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South OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OYER "A
oRpus CASE. . Columbia, >. CT.
February 27.--The Supreme Courtroom is
iensely packed this morning in anticipation
OF the decision OF the Tilda Norris ha6eas.
corpus case. At II O'Clock Justices Willard
and Wright (the latter colored) came in, and
the former announced that the Court would
take recess until NJ. for consultation.
The crowd then dispersed. A strong guard
Of negroes Especial constables) are stationed
sultinc.room. A deep and subdued excite
ment prevails.
CoLuMaIA, February 27.-The Supreme
Court was thronged again at O'Clock await
ing the decision. The justices met in the
consulting-room and remained there one
hour, when they appeared on the bench
and announced that they had been unable
to agree on decision, but would probably
in a few days. The docket was then called
and the crowd dispersed.
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SUICIDE CT A DEFAULTISG CASHIER
Isle, Pa. February 26.-J. j. llassler, late
cashier OF the Carlisle Deposit Bank, hanged
himself this afternoon in the garnet OF his
dwelling. which was attached to the bank.
RIr. Has>ler was elected cashier in 1865, and
held the position until last October. when
he was found to be deiaulter. To-day the
bank officials instituted criminal proceed
ings. and bail was liked at $4,000, which
Hasslcr was unable to secure. He was
found hanging from the same rafter on
which the cashier preceding him (Wllllan
NJ. Bertram) had hanged himself in 1865.
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A circular has been sent to collectors OF
ports by the Treasury Department an.
nouncing that it is understood from the pub.
lie prints that the rinderpest has again
broken out in England, and consequently
importations Of ncat-cattle coming from
that country are prohibited until further
orders. -- ~ .-..-..-- = =
Arcport OF the Treasury Committeto the
Britlsh Parliament speaks OF the perfection
OF the Weather Bureau OF the United States,
says that it is more accurate in its forecasts
than any other in the world, and suggests
TO Parliament the adoption OF the American
meteorological system. H.. .s...t
The defalcation and failure OF General
Macarthur, late postmaster Of Chicago, has
caused extended comment and much regret
IN that city, where his business standing
and social relations were OF the best. 1t is
no" believed that the Government is fully
secured by his bonds and will lose nothing
Chlel-J ustiee Moses. OF South Carolina, is
seriousls LII from an attack OF paralysis. He
mas no control of the limbs on the left side
ana the muscles Of his face are affected. His
age isseyenty two. .5 81,
Z u u
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\ FEARFUL FALL-FoUE Men KILLED.
Bethlehem, Pn., February 26.-At ! O'Clock
this morning >catlolding in blast furnace
Of the Bethlehem Iron Company'S works,
in which seven men were ut work. gave
way. Six Of the men fell to the bottom, a
distance OF seventy feet, two OF them
Charles Mover. oil Rittcrsville, Pa, and
Henry kichiinc, OF Bethlchem-being in
stantly killed, and the other four seriously
wounded Two OF them will probably die.
The seventh man saved his life by jumping
from the >callolding on the top OF the wall.
He WAS also badly injured hy the falling
fimbpr
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\ BOLD AND SUCCESSFUL ROBBERY
Boston, Mass, February 26.-Joseph Brig
ham, wealthy gentleman Of this city, was
robbed to-day OF forty thousand dollars in
notes, stocks, and bonds, at his residence,
1898 Washington street. Two men called
and inquired for him, and while one en-
gagged him in conversation in the parlor,
the other slipped up into his room and
succeeded in possessing himself OF small
trunk in which the securities were, and es-
capped from the house.
The securities stolen from Joseph Brig
ham to-day. with the exception OF a mort
gage note for $4,000, were found this eve
ming lying near the gate of the rear entrance
to his residence, where the package had been
thrown some time during the evening.
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NEWS THE DAY.
SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTED FOR
HAYES AND WHEELER.
Prominent Men Gathering I'm
Washington,

PASSAGE OF THE BILL BY THE HOUSE TO
PROVIDE FOR FILLING VACANCIES IN
THE OFFICE OF PREsIDENT-IN THE SEN
ATE 1T Is REFERRED-HAYEs's SOUTH
ERN POLICY, AGAlN-LULL IN POLITICAL
AFFAIRS IN WAsIl1NGTON-THE CHANCES
FOR AN EXTRA SESSION OF THE SENATE
NO FURTHER DOUBLE RETURNS TO BE
CoUNTED-THE COMMISSION ADJOURNs
UNTIL FRrDAY-LosT AT sEA-wHALING
PARTY DROWNED, &C., &C.
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An EXCITEMENT AND COLLISION IN LOUIS
IASA.-Ne,g Orleans, February ga dis
patch from New Iberia to Governor Packard
from Odela Hassaye, Jr., says collision
took place between the whites and blacks
Yesterday at Jeancrette. Both parties are
Under arms. \ few soldiers to keep the
peace might prevent great deal OF blood
shed. Great excitement prevails.
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DRESS-DRILL AND PARADE.

FelgGEss Monroe, February 21.-IN
companies OF sailors and three compaisies
of r4arnes from the navat vessels in the
Roads came ashore this afternoon uader
coramand Of Lieutenant Commander Y. Fl.
Harrington, and had q drill and dress
parade in the tort.
ATLANTA IND RICHMOND AIRLINE.
NEW YORK, February 27.-At meeting
,ef the Atlanta and Ricls1ond Airline Rail-
road stockholders this afternoon, represent
ing $3,00O,0a0, they accepted tho report OF
tie committee recommending the issue Of
100000 Of preferred-mortgage bonds to
relieve the embarrassment and to put the
road in good working order.
yANDERBILT'S WILL. .-,
NEW YORK, February 2T.-Vanderbilts
will h;ss been offered for probate. Notice
Of contest was given, and day for hearing
set
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In the joint convention, when the State
OF South Carolina was reached. Mr.. Ferry
only handed to the tellerS TO be read the
vote of the Hayes electors, and would not
have produced the vote OF the Tilden
electors ut all had not his attention been
twice called to it by member OF the House.
There must have been some design in this
omission. 1t is not crcditable to man oc-
cupying the chair OF the president OF the
Senate to resort to anything which looks
like trick. Washington special-Ba|ti-
more Sun
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A SUSPECTED RoBBER SHOT DEAD.-LouiS-
rilte, KY. February 2G.-At Lebanon, Ky,
Sunday night, the deputy marshal and posse,
seeking to arrest parties suspected of rob-
bling houses, came upon James Lynch and
demanded his surrender. He refused, and
firing upon the posse hit no one. The shot
was returned with fatal effect, Lynch dying
almost INSTANTLY
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IMPORTANT FROM RUssIA.-Londcn, Feb
ruary a7.-The IImeS'S second edition pub
fishes dispatch from its St. Petersburgh
CORRESPONDENT saying can extraordinary
council of Ministers was held here yester-
dav. at which the Gar presided. General
Ignaticif was present. l learn on the best
authority that it was decided to remobliize
the Russian army when the treaty OF peace
Is signed between the Porte and Servla
and SjnptenrprOH
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LAwLEsS PROCEEDINGS on THE DUTCHESS
AND COLUMBIA RAlLRoAD.-PoughE
n. Y, February pa gang OF men tore up
the switches on the west side Of the Dutch
ess and Columbia railroad track at Dutchess
Junction yesterday, putting a stop to the
transfer OF coal across the liver az that
point This is part OF IN attempt to force
the western terminus OF the road to Den
r,inuS'S Point
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Dr.. EDWARDS IN NOgFOLK.-The Norfolk
papers speak in terms of the highest eulogy
Of the sermon preached in that city last
Sunday by Rev. j. T.. Edwards, d. d., OF
Richmond, and especially OF the sermon on
the occasion OF the dedication OF the new
Methodist Episcopal church, South.
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LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
LOST AT SEA.

LoNDoS, February 27.-The whaling
steamer Spitzberger, belonging to Dundee,
has been lost near Bergen; all hands
neutrality-suspicious.. ae
. PEACE BETWEEN TURKEY AND sERVIA.
LONDON, February EFT is officially
stated in the House OF Commons that the
Government had no information that Rus
STA had determined to demobilize the army
when peace between Turkey and Seryia is
declared.
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ADElINA PNrTI.-Poris, February 81
A letter from Adelina Patti is published de-
claring that the statements in Figaro about
her clipping with the tenor NicolInl are
WHOLLY Inaccurate 49, 4.
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,r,ru PROM NORTHUMBERLAND. RESULTS Ar
rREHENDED.
FEBRUARY 81, 1877.
A very sad death occurred in the city last 81
evening, resulting from 'ock!aw. "A son Q,
Mr.. William Il. Bwdsong, aged thirteen
Years. residing on Old street, OIL FRIDAY
last. while at play, ran splinter through
the llcshy part OF his thumb The boy was
IN and ut play as late as Sunday afternoon.
About midnight symptoms OF iocklaw we're
soynInncd and after intense suffering
throughout yesterday he died about 6
o'clock This was the seventh death oc-
curing in this city between Sunday night
and Monday night. 49,, ,s
The son Of Mr.. T.. y. Poarch, who had
ana a, his feet badly crushed few days
a aso b by the wheels of a railr oad-car, is
hardly expected TO survive his injuries.
Mortifcatlon has set in and rcndered ampu-
tation necessary. which. it is feared. the
little fellow can hardly stand.
ROBIN ApAIR.
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Esy Telegraph.
NEW YORK.

NEW YC,EK- February 27~God opened ut f3f7S
u Noon.-St9cks steady ssat firm. Money, per cant.
Gold, IO4a. ExcharSe-I-on2, 4s34; short, SS5.
Cover nnlenfsa shade stronger. State bonds stc.sy
and nominal.
, Epeaa ing Money Guif> offered at per ce.t.
Skerllug Weak rs 1887. Gold dull ut 1044R104S.
Governments aetipe and sss:ply; new SIS, l09*~
Statts nominal.
BALTIMORE.
BNI.rIMon f. Fesruary 27.-Tlrginia G's, 81; con-
so!idsaed, 6G7a: second series. 37S. North Caro-
lima G+s, old, 20; new. TO-. Bid to-day.
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HOTEL BURNED AT RoNDoUT.--R ondout,
N. T., February 2G.-The Merchants Hotel
was burned yesterday. The building was
unoccupied. Loss probably $4,000.
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XLIVTH CONGRESS--Second Session.
WAsHRnsToS, February y, 1877.


SENATE.
Citizens Of Washington preseSted petit
ton for the use OF the rotunda OF the Capt.
toll for the inauguration ball; Which was
referred to the Colamittee on Buildings.
The Committee en- Foreign Relations re-
ported favorably on She bill to pay William
l.. ShruggS, MINISTRY to Bogota, certain
moneys.
The Joint CommiBsee on Chinese re-
ported, and the rcpoTs. was ordered to be
printed.
Tbe bill creating Striking fund for ahc
Pacific railroads was postponed to Deceal-
Der neXt-yeas, 30; naysc23.
The bill for public buildings in Western
EeNas was passed.
House bill, which passed to-day, regard
ing vacancies in the office 0f President was
reaS by Little and committed to the Com
mitsee. on Privileges and Elections.
The credentials Of John T. Morgan, from
Alabama, were presented.
Executive session.
In accordance with notice, given yester-
day Mr.. Mcdonald called up House rcso-
lutions n respect to the merR,ry OF the late
Speaker Kerr, and appropriate euloSles
were delivered by Messrs. Mcponald, Wal
lace, Wright, Bayard, Booth, and Morton;
ulleI 1tCli lllC lESUIuttpliJ' NSst
mously agreed to.
Bills to. remove the political disabilities
of Rev. 3: L. NJ. Curry and Colonel Lloyd
J. Beal, Of Virginia, were called UP by Mr..
Johnston. and passed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
In the House most OF the session was
spent i'll the consideration of:the sundry
civil appropriation bill, which, however,
was not completed.
(, A bill TO- provide for vacancies IN the
Office OF President and Fice-4.reSidaat that
may arise 5inough the failure OF TIE two
houses to enelRt the electoral vote was re-
ported by Mr.. Field, OF New Yors, from
the Committee on Privileges and Elections,
and after 81 brief discussion was passed.
The only dtTiations from a.party vote were
in the fact chat Mr.. Purman,. OF FLORIDA,
voted with the Democrats, and that thirteen
Democrats, including Hancock. OF Texas,
aid Knott, az Kentucky, voted with. the Re-
publIcans.
{ The bill provides that in4 case OF s'lefl va
eacancy in the presidential Office it shall be
filed by the. president Of the Senate, II
there be onoy. or the Speaker OF the Rouse, II
there be one,.or by the Secretary OF. State in
office ut the time the vacancy happens.
I A motior,ta suspend tie rules ard adopt
a resolution recognizing the Democratic
governments OF Louisiana and South Caro-
lima was made by Mr.. Sshleicher, OF Texas,
and failed ior want OF ., two-thrts MAORI
ty: so also, with resolution offered by
WattersonSo Of Kentucky, commanding the
President for his reported opinions in sup
port Of the Nichols governments in Loulsl'
ana.
The clause to pay the southern mail con-
tractors for work dons before che war was
restoreGto the sunGfy civil appropriation
bill.
The Esouse then took reccssto 10 o'clocE
to-moEroW by vote Of 120 to.El9.
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WHEN HAYES WILL ARRIVE Columbus,
February 27.-Hayes will probably leave
for Washington Thursday. uia Pittsburgh
and Harrisburg.
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FIVE BUSINESS HOUSES DEsrRoYED.-St.
Louis, February Pa fire ut MeXia,
Texas, last night, destroyed five business
houses. Loss, $4,000.
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TUESDAY, FebrEur;~27, 18Th
The breaks to-day comprised 1873 hrgshcadsr43
tierccs,and Is boxes. The offerings At auction Oh
Change were 90 paosagcs: of which number 3e
were taken In. and the remainder so!d At prs.as
rangIr;fr SO 10 $40
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FURNITURE

UREATER INDU DEMENT'S THAN IN
VI EVER IN FURNITURE.-,llaving re, q,
moved to No 305, three doors above my old Sasi
st1nd, have fitted up four hoors coycrinsif j
eighty feet in depth, and filled them with vsry sl u
Ell at small advance on cost NY stock consists Of
ali the latest styles for chamber parlor. and dining
room; Wardrobes. Tables, LOUNGES, Sofas, Wood
Nattrrsses Feather Beds Pillows, Bosters &C., SC.
IjpolgteIing and repairing. Terms liberal.
id. GATEWOOD. 3O5 Broad street..
"a between Third and Fourth streets.
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Is; s, s ssss s .sss n sl.so

Msf.a s s@p yi'so
Sugar: Crushed. I2,sc.: powdered. ne: erzn-
gsleS l2 Ia, a AZ l1x 81 1ba
Rico. Toe bemerars, Ia va oac. &C te. l01'
,o SSoag: Common, 6@7c.; best washtngs s9ec;
asss sae ssinsy Rsi sst s9s
i,m uIp slI0@s1.se; snnpowder, SI.z5@17t
l5e9 CT s pa'ts 4 CO Co. SIS n. r. 2$s
27c.: A. C. c.. 26c. G. y e., 2sc. "A sE,sgs /
LIQUORS, Wines, kc.
dc Aae: Scotch, best brands, ptnts s2@$2.15 3j
,Brandtes: Domestic. s1.z5a&2: fruit. s1.36@I
S ass ,r apple new sls5@s2.26; old, s225I
q @sH Virginia rn mountain, new, s2Gs2.s0; old
Nsto England Rum : Al go. .np'f'e'' % . case
Rssttfed WatskcyS: Market steady; proof,
Lumber. Slaves, &c.
yfnI poplar. 1000 ooe 3 Mes nns
S20@S75 9 LOCO yellow pine boards, sioag g
PM ssSe, :ss sgpres g sx insi' s sps
Sd 1000 La'hs-spat; $3.50 sawed 90 SSs2.5s
1857 sssns sssy
timber, S6@S7.50 3 1000. yionr.barrel poles, 81
@s; hosshead-hoops. no demand; hicsory-hoops,
sfflfsFeeds - sa--..e--Ssg
shipstug: AC@45c. p bushe
Brotcnstug: 2I@30c. . 5ushel.
S Sy2Sat s 1sn; : a h,,si's bs,el 40
Corn Bran: 1Sc. per bushel
Powder, Shot, &c.
Fuss: Toys mining. 35e.ds1.25 n 100 feet.
Po,9dez: 1915 by the five kegs--less than five
Grindstones: laI@2Ec. p n. 'S'f
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PROPOSALS.

GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE.
ceived by the undcrsgned at No SaRsnYibe
ist Of March, 1s77, for the best quality OF Gas
Furnished for the ss ~ feh snee a
WORKS NAV require and to be delivered mt ihe lower
works. s. $50. sf : .ro I,,,arfv IN rc-
-. uS 49, ~ vi 20 en- Oh ,,ronosals s
'ecs an VI AZ u sues > JOIN NJ. HIGGINS,
ia a1.td Chairman COMMITTEES ON lnent,ss
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Fly Telegraph.


NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 27rI'ottoH steady; mid
ding npands, 12kc.: middiDg Orleans, 121c.
sales. S4S bales: consolidated net receipts 37,7S7
Franco q IS balesT continent 1884 bales. Flour
dull pyccs still in buyers favor; southern quiet,
heavy, and unchanged. Wheat-Spring dull ana
heavy ut lGG2c lower; wiuter wheat entirely nomt-
nal. COrtr HG1c.lower: for new heavy limited ex-
port and home-trade demand; ungrafed western
mixed. 5Ts5Sc.; old western mixed nomnalIy 5Sk
@36OHc. Oats more sieady. Coffee--1sSo quiet and
moderate rcallest. Moasscs dull and unchanged.
Rice quiet md unchanged. Taliow abont steady.
,Turpentine bcary and unchanged. Pork neld higher
and very qisaet: new mess, sE5.75GS1G. Lard
srn,. closing barely steady. Whiskey steady.
5rcigh!s shs.se f!1ner.
BALTIMORE.
a11 unchanged. Wheat dull and easier; Maryland
rcd, prime. S1-J5GS1.57: amber, $l.60; white,
$T45@Sl So Southern corn quiet and easier.
western fairly active and lower; southern white,
51254Hc.: yellow, 5 @5Sc. Oats and rye quiet.
Provisions heavy and nominallF unchanged. Cof-
fee unchanged. Nshiskcy-Small sales 1t ?l.l6h@
$1.Tr
CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI. February 27.-Fiour easier, but not
quo,aAy lower. Wheat dull; rcd, 3f.40M$l.50.
Corn dill at 40Gl43e:. Oats dull ut 37G42c. Rye
aud BIZ siey quiet ana unchanged. Pork quiet and
firm at$I5.25@$l5I50. Lard Quiet steam, $9.62k
and hr7n: shoulders &c.: short rib middles, Sc;
short clear middleS S1sGSkc. Bacon duh at .. OK,
and 9!:c-for shoulders. clear rib and clear sides.
Whiskcy quiet and steady at S1.06. Butter steady
and in far demand. Hogs dull; packing. $1,000
$685.; receipts. 1889 head: shipments, 158 head
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ASSETS JANUARY 1sT, 1877.

U1!sd Saa arket rs Value U"s' $4,000 90
CITY of Richmond registered bonds, 8
per cent, market value. .......... 23,2uu w
CITY OF Boston registered bonds, = per ,o
cent. market value. 11,4Uu w
CITY of Philadelphia registered bonds, 5000 %
G per cent. market value. ........... li,2oo w
State of Maryland registered bonds, E ,oo m
nrr cent, market value. .............. lI,ZVo W
Virginia consols. market yalue........ l3.Suu w
Loaus secured by first mortgage city
real estate valued 1T S60,G04). ...... 21,62O Us
Loans on collateruls (market value OF
colIaterals $40 1911 so ..............: G2,Ooo on
Cash in National Bank of Virginia and
1atarest dnn and accrued ........... 1892 10
pre,ninms in hands of agents...... 5,Q17 90
nncnGIrn,turr Observation-Disclosures. 500 50
Bills receivable for premiums. 422 81
$232,0s4 rs
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Correspondence Of the Richmond llspa.e",
nr 9TH PROM IoCKJAw-FATM khseLio Ak
PRETENDED.
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p,ssoLUT1oNs & PARTNERSHIPS.

:: Ley. a3t!s=4 y
The COMPREHENSIVE OF WILKINSON &
WITHERS is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent. j. n. WILKINSON, senior par.nsr, having
purchased tile stock of GOODS and FIXTURES, win
TO close the business He assumes all iia6i-
Germ in liquidation, and collect all claims due. Al
persons fndebted to the firm will please make
rrromnt paynent, and all having claims wiz present
them for settlement at 1907 Main street. gs
'net'' 'ot $500 - ~ j. N. WILKINSON, .
,g.,<.t~s WILLIAM NJ. WlTllERS.
RICHMOND, February 22.'1S77. -
r. In accordance with above announcement, / wiz
close the business of the late firm with rs much eG-
peaiitIen rs possible. Settlements Of accounts must
Sc promptly made. The stock of CLOTHING and
FURNISHING GOODS, amounting to oyer 800
900, at New York prices, will be offered for sale
without any reference to cost Purchasers OF
CLoTnING and FREIsHING Go0D S., for an pre-
tofity ,Fhe goods are offered positively without
reserve, rs it is my determination 70 wind up inc
business business h go FRIES - 1907 Main street
rx,,,,,r,x,oo Il .,.t. + j fe 23.eod2w
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Sheridan has gone TO Columbus to inform
Governor HAYES OF the real condition OF
things In Louisiana. He Isl an old acqlaint-
ance Of Governor Hayes, and is an opponent
OF Packard la
THE CHANCES FOR AN EXTRA SESSION OF THE
l ag SENATE.
General John T, Morgan, OF Alabama;
Ex-Governor A. Fl. Garland, OF Arkansas;
Ex-Governor Isham Il. Harris, OF Tennes-
see, and Ex-Governor Richard f. Coke, oil
Texas, United States Senutors-eieCt from
their respective States, have arrived in the
city In anticipation of m extra session OF
the Senate for executive business. Hon.
b. FL. Hill. and Hon. L. Q. c. Lamar OF
Mississippi, United States Senators-elect
from their respective States (being MEM
bers of the House,, are also here. The
southern Conservatives regard the Access
sion Of these gentlemen TO the Senate as
adding largely to the abilities OF the south
ern States in that body.
BY Blount's and Atkins's efforts to-day
in getting S275,000 to pay southern ante
bellu,n mail contractors, appropriated by
the sundry civil appropriation bill, Georgia
will be benefited about eighty thousand dol
lars.
THE STATUS QUO IN LOUISIANA.
1t is asserted quite positively that upon
the declaration OF the vote, the President
will modify his orders regarding The status
quo In Louisiana.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
The President has made the following
nominations: John Tyler. Jr., postmaster
at Jacksonville, Fla; John Il. Askcw, post
master at Baltimore; r. J. Caldwell, re-
ceiver of public money at Monroe La;
John FarnSn, receiver OF public money at
GAINESVILLE. Fla. Mr. Kennon has been
confirmed as postmaster at Columbus, Miss.
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Flour.
rCYMOND TOBACCO EXCHANGE

Fine. 1925: supe1Ine, S6.25: extra s1Ipe:aner
s7nS:s7.25; common family, S7.rJ. fancy fnpils,
S7.7EaGSg. Slarke: sresldy.
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COMMERCIAL.
CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE.
RIcuMoND, Fcbrtalry 81, 1877.
OFFERINGS.


WnEAT-yVhite s bushels. Rea.. 3OZ bushels.
CoRN-IFhite, 5SS bushels. YeifSag, 20 bushels.
Hired, 800 bushels.
OATS-3.450 bushels.
RYE.-52 hnshclS.
SHUCKS.-TS bales.
SALRS..
WHEAT.-Haite,. 6 bushels common at 81 4 ..
Red. l2 bushels common st 81 .25 :.1SO bushels
on private terms; ITO bushels very goodat sl.6O-
total, 2S2 bushels.
CORN- White, 472 brsleT, very good ut SIC.
bushels on prtyate trruis-tota bushels Tet-
iccp, 20 bushels at sic. Miasgd, 800 bushels very
good at SIC. =.
. .OaTs-2OO bushels winter OH private terms: SO
bushels very good spring at 40c-; 410 bushels fery
good spring at 3Sc:--tOIal, sos bushels:
RYE.-32 bushels at Csc.
SgsUCKS.-IS bales at 45c.Ta Zoo lbs.
RE-EXITBITED..
CC1S.-IFhite. 40 bushels.
OArs-1,4 Sc bushels.
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INSURES AGAINST LOSSES BY FIRE.
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