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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09

TIE Board Of County Commission.
era, Inst evening, finished tho business
TINT has accrued during the last two
months. md nls0 acted upon tho bills
presented during tho saline period, and
adjourned until Monday tho 18th lust.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09

John Ainley Is manufacturing some
$50 feet Of heavy galvanized iron wuter
piping for The Leopard Company at
Curnncopia. Wa noticed seven lengths
Of tho pipu already finished Mt the
door t'.dny. II is probably the heavy
est urticlc in that limo ever mauufact-
urod ia this section.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
JAsi:IInI o. OF OEicr,..

Tho following Edcnppment officers
were duly Installed bY Past Grand
Patriarch Hill, In Elko Encnmpmeul
No. 0, !. D. y. f.:
Chief Patriarch, NJ. Z. Freeman.
High Priest. II. II. Digclow.
Senior Warden, IL. W. Brown.
Scribe, L. 4. Howe.
Tronsurcr, Geo. Russell.
Junior Warden, Walter Chase.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
T-'OcrctiInEs OF ;Its Hoard or County
Cun,uAi Aiomc...

The resignation Of L. F. Benrlley
and II. II. Chase as Justices of the
Pence Of Spruccmont md Glover Val
ley. were accepted.
boundaries Of Glover Valley Road
District were changed SO as to include
Wells township.
a bill Of costs in tho Crozier case,
from Humboldt county, was referred to
tho District Attorney.
A special road Tax Of 81 pOr thousand
waslovicd foe Elko Rond District No. l..
Tho following bills wcro tnken up
nj
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
Homicide Near s,eptoe Valley.


Information of homicide Mt what is
known US "DolleY Yarden," southeast
OF Sprucemont, has just been received
here by Sheriff SeitZ. The fHcts in the
case, rs near rs we can gather them.
are as follows: Henry Droves and an
elderly man named Wadson, are we'll
TODD stock.mcn Of that locality. On
Tuesday night last. Wadson, while ut
the house Of Reeves, WAS shot und
killed by the latter, who then went to
q neighboring nch and desired to
place himself il. custody OF those pres
ent. There being no Justice or other
officer in the vicinity the men
declined to mako the arrest, and
Dreves returned to his herds saying lie
would remain OH the ranch until he
could DO put in charge of M officer.
The body of Wadson was found at the
house, riddled with shot, nnd was
subsequently buried. Sheriff Seitz will
start Deputy by the train this even.
ing, to arrest DrevcE, aud coroner Pet.
erson will 90 out to hold ali inquest
upon the body, ut the same time. Nc
reason for the killing is given, md
tho men nre reported as having been
warm friends. The only clue to the
mystery is the possible ono, that
Dreves had been drinking heavily.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
from Wednesdays Daily
pcrE0fInI.

Past GRIND Patriarch. William Hill
OF Virginia City. who has just institu-
ted nil Odd Fellows Encnmpmcut In
this plncc, departed for Eureka this
morning for the purpose Of rendering
the Same character OF service for tho
order nj TINT place.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
Theatre To-SIS'Ii.

Tho we'll and very fGvorably known
SawteIle Theatrical Troupe will play ut
Peterson's Hall, Tonight. ut which will
lie presented tho fino character act Of
Rip Van Wrinkle, in which SIr. J. Al.
Sawtelle, i'll the leading character, is
well supported by strong array OF
first-class talent. Mr.. Sawtello hns
won many lattering notices from the
press Of California, for his admirable
representation Of character in all his
acting, but more particularly in the
piece selected for tonight, and being
supported ms ho is by n company OF nine
lie is enabled to render this very pop
ul"r play most accurately. We have
no heEitancy in recommending this
troupe to favor, and all who would en-
joy the pleasure of'seeing really good
play properly presented, will not fail
to procure scat ut tho hall tonight.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09

To FARMEEs AND OTuERs. Having
assumed entiro control Of the black
smithing, wagon-making and machine
shops, I nm now prepared to do any.
and all kinds Of work in my line, par
ticularly the repairing Of agricultural
implements, on the most favorable
terms. lastR 53i
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
Grand Prize E.aIlIom.

The Tuscarora 4iiiag Kecitrr publish
cs in its last issue the following exhibit
OF tho bullion product Of the Grand
Prize mino for tho month Of August.
Just passed:
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
HCNY l:miidInH.

Ben Fitch is rapidly pushing for
ward the work upon j. S. Mayhugh's
new brick residence on tho corner Of
Fourth and Idaho streets. 1t will be
neat and connections building when
complete.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
To SilD Ladies'.

Just received at Mullcr's Drug Store.
direct from the manufacturers, n largo
assortment OF TothEr SCARS and FAEcI
ARTICLES, which will DO sold at reduced
prices.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
Navajo IfreISlIt.

Reinhnrt & Co.'s agent Inns boon bu-
sy today loading upon heavy teams
tho hoiSting machinery which arrived
for the Navajo company yesterday.
II will Stnrt for its destination to.mor-
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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
Stage Robbed.

Tho stngo from Eureka for Tybo,
Monday. wns stopped by robbers near
Williams Station. Ono Of tho robbers
WINS killed.. They got nothing.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
Orsirrs IinIilI> nnAfI,.

In consequence Of tho prospective
advance In Turkey, corresponding do.
cline in oysters is in order, and hero
after four bits will EccurO plate Of tho
luscious biyalYos at tho Gem Restaurant
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09

The meeting Of the robust gymnRsts
called for Tuesday evening will tnko
plncc Monlny evening, instead, by
order Of tho chief cuss.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09

Wells, Fargo 81 Go. received by stage
from CornacoriH, this morning, 0 bars
Of Leopard bullion, weighing 5I9
pounds and valued at $0,05l co.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
More Coal.

Fourteen cars OF coal for the Grand
Prize Company Was received by Rem
hart g. Co., yesterday aud to-day.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09

Tho Hon. Board Of County Commits
aionnra will assemble ut tho Court
House and hold its regular quarterly
meeting for the transaction Of business,
OH Monday next.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
Notice 20 sri,ooI Children.

Tho children OF tho public school
nro requested by Mr.. IIollislcr TO
assemble at tho school house, at 1890
T.. n. Tomorrow,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
GOLD, Sl.O3H. Currency, eGI q
Tie California Election.

All the election news wo have beon
able 70 gain from California, to-day,
is that San francisco has gone Demo-
cratic throughout, and that she Stnto
10 thought to have moved in the Same
direction, generally.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
Tho EmiicrnI.
Attention Athlete.

Tho funeral Of Vim. Rogers will
tnkc place at o'clock =. NJ. tomorrow.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
Stage ArrIYnls.

This morning from Tuscarorn, Thorn
M Henry, NJ. HASKELL, NJ. T. burgess
aud J.. A. Littlelleld.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
ArTIVHlSIIy btnno.

From Tusearora, THO morning, woro
Mrs. Harvlllo, Il. l.. Danes and +.
IIughoa.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
Delinquent List.

The very brief list of Falcon delin-
queuts willbo found IN another col
ulnn.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09

Owing to tho election In California
thcrc was no session Of the Stock Doard
io.Gay.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09

Fresh milwaukee, Beer just received
at tho Gem"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09

s. J. SMITH, matchmaker and jeu-
clcr, Elko, Nevada.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09

FoR "Boquct Specials" go to tho
Gem.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09

Fine Saddle Rock Oysters, just re-
ceiycd at the GEM.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
EcEzyzuzeAzzzUzzE@

BooTu's Oval Bland Oysters, just ro-
ccived fresh, at tho GEM.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
Stage Arrivals.

From TuscarorH, this morning, Chns.
Payne and Mollio Coddington.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09
pIl,inE for I1SDl,s-l.

Total. 81 bars 7.ISI ILs. s!52. iGa CT
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1877-09-09

Particular attention paid 10 evOry character
OF work In our line. -. "a E-I,t
All repairing neatly aud promptly executed.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11

UNITED STATES SENATOR NJ. G. BUTLER. The
suggestion that the General Assembly should
proceed to elect United States Senator at its
present session springs from the base souls of
malignant Radicals and few disgruntlcd Dem
ocrats who are in ''thc gall of bitterness be-
cause Of the defeat Of their own personal aspi-
rations. We care glad to observe that this scheme
meets with no favor from the Democratic ma
jority in the General Assembly. General Butler
in the United States Senate will recall, by his
intellectual power, and his lofty personal and
public virtues, the better days of the republic,
when the gentlemen who fifty represented South
Carolina in that august dslibcratiye body were
worthy to have been Senators of Rome, while
Rome yet survived.
The attempt to link Senator Butler s unsullicd
name with the "Ilamburg horror was due dl-
rcctly TO the fact that he was the first to urge
publicly the nomination of Wade Hampton for
the Governorship. This he did in letter pub
lishcd Julyt3d, 1876, and the Hamburg affair
occurring on the Sih Of the month, he at once
became the objective point Of the oonrpfraey
formed by Chamberlain, Corbin Co., and they
sought 10 pierce the heart of the State through
the shield of Butler who, backed 10y tho invin-
cibic Edgcfcld Democracy, stood then She fore
most leader Of the straig ght -nnt movement in the
Static chester R,DOyiSy.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11
anvrCn aRATIs.

ADNtS6 V4h
The Hon. Alexander H.; Stevens says: 'Ihe
Globe Flower Cough ssy-ap has proven a a most
valuable remedy to me"
Gov. James NJ. Smith, of Georgia, says -
al shall always use it with perfect confidence
and recommend It TO the public as remedy
which win afford that satisfaction experienced
by me and mine. Tt e1cells everything for
coughs. colds and obstinate lung affections"
Ex-Gov.; Brown, of Ga, says :-"He fuds the
Globe Flower Cough Syrup most excellent
remedy"
Such endorsement by our great and good men
deserves the attention of the afflicted. Those
suffering from cough colds and lung affections
should use thsbGlobe Flower Cough Syrup. 1t
will positively cure consumption. For sale by
GIBBS s. co.
Nov. 10, 1876 As If
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11
County Auditors and Treasurers.

: Among the important bills acted upon in the
House of Representatives yesterday was one to
regulate the compensation of County Trcasurers
and Auditors, which was passed to third read
ing. This bill allows commissions to County
Treasurers as follows: Three per cent. upon
the first SIC, 900, two per cent. upon the next
$4,000; and onc-half of one per cent. on all
amounts over $4,000, provided the same shall
not exceed $500 or less than $500 per annum,
except Charleston, where commissions shall not
exceed $4,000. The salaries Of the County
Auditors are as follows:
Charleston, $4,000; Abbeville and Richland.
$500 each; Aiken, Anderson, Barnwell, Beau
fort. Chester, Coleton, Darlington, Edgefeld,
Fairfield, Grcenvillc, Laurens, Marion, hewber-
ry, Orangcburg, Spartanburg, Sumter and York,
500 each; Chesterfield, Clarendon, Georgetown,
Horny Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, Marl'
boro Oconee Pickens, Union and Williamsburg,
500 each. The compensation allowed by this
bill gives evidence that the era of rctrcnchmcnt
has arrived. II is in striking contrast with the
extravagant salaries allowed under Radical rule.
-Columbia Rcyistcr, 5M inst
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11

SPEAKER WALLACE.-lt was happy inspira-
ton that led to the selection of General w. IL.
Wallace rs the presiding officer of the House of
Rer resentatives. ~ msrs accomplished gentle
man or more impartial officer could not have
been selected General Wallace was born in
Iaurens County in 1929, and was the son of
Major-G General Daniel Wallace, who represented
the Fourth Congressional District of the State
in Congress fol throe terms, having been first
elected in 1913. The Elder Wallace was CO.
temporary Of General Quitman, and was one of
the most prominent Southern men in Washing
ton. lie was noted for his frmncss of charac-
ter and integrity Of purpose, and welded an in
flucncc in tho councils of the nation which made
itself felt in the administration, and which was
always exercised for the honor and welfare Of
his native State.
Speaker Wallace is q graduate of the South
Carolina College, of the class ef l8i9. After
leaving College he spent several years of his life
in agricultural pursuits; but in 1860 after
course of careful study, applied and was admit
ted to the bar In 1860 he was elected to rep
resent Union District in the Legislature, but
upon the breaking out of the war, entered the
army and served throughout the four long years
of the deadly struggle. lie was sent to the
Legislature from Union County in 1872, and hds
served in that body ever since. He brings to
the chair all the culture and grace of n refined
gentleman, and the experience and knowledge
acquired by his long service in the lower House.
In his rulings he knows no party, no politics;
he does his duty simply and earnestly, but firm
ly, fearing no man and favoring no friend
journal Of Commerce.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11
GIBBS & co. are

GIBBS & co, are
Giving away handsome book entitled pearls
for the People," containing much valuable in
formation and many interesting articles. 1t also
contains history of the discovery of the "Hep-
atine," for the diseases of the liver, dyspepsia,
constipation and indigestion, &c., and gives
positive assurance that when the Hepatine is
used it effects permanent and lasting cure Of
these diseases, which prevail 10 such an alarm
ing extent in our country. Tako the Hepatine
flor all diseases of the liver.
Nov. 10, 1876 45 IF
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF UNION.

The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF UNION.
Trial Justices Summons.
BY S. S. STOKES. ESQ. Trial Justice in and
for said County Of the said State.
TO ANY LAWFUL CONSTABLE.
COMPLAINT having been made unto me by
" s. NJ. Wood, Plaintiff, that NJ. Nj. Smith,
Defendant, is justly indebted to him in the sum
of Thirty-four Dollars 1884 COY and interest
upon two sealed Notes,
These, are, therefore, to require you to sum-
mon the said Defendant to appear before me. in
my office, in Union, on the Twcnty-cighth day
of May, A. D., 1877, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, to
answer to the said Complaint or Judgment will
be given against him by default.
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal, Mt Union,
the Ninth day of April, a. d., 1877.
h"' Trial Justice.
To the Defendant, N. u. SMITH:
TAKE notice that the Original Summons in
this case was filed in tho Office Of S. s. Stokes,
Esq, Trial Justice for Union County, on tho
9th day of April, 1877. WM. HILL,
Plaintiffs Atty.
April l3 IA Ut
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11
II TAILO RI N G..

MRS. s. A. WHITLOCK can be founda Mrs,
IYl Il. RICHARDS Rooms prepared to exc
cute oil kinds of Sewing for Gcntlemen, in the
best style, and respectfully asks share of the
patronage of the Public.
May II If
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11

DIsGRUSTLED REPUBLICANs.-New York May
2-Thc Rochester Chronicle, the leading Repub-
lican organ in Western New York, says: "M Q
arc in receipt of numerous letters from Ecpubli-
cans in regard to the Southern policy Of the
President, and we are frank to say that neither
in conversation nor in correspondence have we
found, throughout this section of the State, any
universal commentator of that policy. 1t is
acouicsccd init is accepted as an experiment
it is taken OH trial-it is received with trcmu-
lous hope ut the best. Often it is bitterly dc
nounced, being esteemed surrender of princi-
ulc.''
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
in great variey of Style anl Prices.

Everybody areinvitod to call and examine our
Stock before Purchasing elsewhere, rs VIC are
satisfied @ecan PTense you, both n, G G6ods- s-and
prices. Cal early and secure bargains.
RICE, McLURE & co.
April 81 IL If
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11
The Markets."

I.xIux May IO-Cotton--Sacs 10 bales, at sda 10.
CuLi iiu.A. May lotion qrict-niddlins 10" 1917
SAL, - l.i s. 70 -
cn,eI.,rox May 7.-Corton dull--raiddling III
net receipts so. -. -
change long -: short 1901. Cotton dull-upands 10
II-Ii. Ori,.u, II l-iG; sales IiO.
INIEIunI, MAY = Cotton a sh.ulr easier midi
hin, land, -. inllliir, rgi,"uvG' ale, 800 spCCU-
ltnu uul cNI"!t "r'. receipts 800.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11

The Baltimore Sun, in referring to .hc rcsto-
ration to the people of South Carolina and Lou
isiana of their right to govern themselves, aply
rcm,rks that tHcre is mo occasion for the in
dulgcncc Of any sentimental expression of graft
tude upon the subject. Those who talk about
the duty of the Southern people to show them
selves worthy of this grOat loon conferred upon
thcm-thi5 mark of executive clcmcncy and
favor. in the restoration OF civil and ScI-goSem-
mcnt-iall> more like the subjects of an Oriental
dcsnot than free American citizens
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11
DRESS MAXIM NG.

MISS FEMME JOHNSON respectfully in
wi form, the Ladies of Union tha, she can he
found at mrs. l.. RICHARDS Millinery Rooms,
prepared % execute all kinds OF Dress Making,
CUTTING, FITTING AND SEWING
For Eadic and Children. Thcpatronagc Of the
Public is ol,icl
N.y 4 II
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11
Singers Sewing Machines.
TO THE CITIZENs OF UNION COUNTY

7 HAVE taken the Agency of the Singer Ma
l. chimes, and request all who desire to pur-
chase one TO drop me few lines at Union c. ii. 4,
and will come and see you. l expect to can
vass the County all over. / will give you better
bargains than you can get from any Agent ever
in this County. 1 will keep n supply always
on hand. T.J. GREER, Agent
Singer Manufacturing Co.
Nav IL 1S I'm
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11

THREE OF THE LowNDEsvILLE MURDERERs
IiUNG.-Abbcville, May 4.-Three of the Lown-
desville murderers, Wightman Allen, John Allen
and Jink Whitner, paid the penalty of their
crime here to-day, in thS presence ofabtut / 500
people. The men asccnded the scaffold, accom-
panied by the Sheriff and guard, at IL 80
o'clock, this morning. They showed some signs
Of nervousness but this passed off, and they met
their doom stolidly
Whitner and Whitman Allen made short
speeches, in which they asserted their innocence,
saying that thank God there was blood on
their hands. John Allen frankly acknowledged
that he had fred ut the murdered man, saying
that he was in the hands of God, and would tell
the truth. lie appeared to appreciate his situa-
ton and its necessities more deeply than the
others lie called the Saviour to witness that to
this day he did not know whether he had done
wrong or not lie concluded by thanking
Sheriff Jones for his kindness. The drop fell at
II o clock.
Whitner Allen breathed for twenty minutes,
and evidently died of suffocation. The others
died almost instantly, their necks being broken.
The remaining seven murderers, whose sentence
had been commutod by Governor Hampton to
Imprisonment for life, left here for the pcniten-
tiary yesterday, The Governor action is gen
orally approved. There was little or no excite
mcnt, and the crowd quietly dispersed.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11
w AN r E D

4 WHITE Woman Of good character, to Cook
~ ana do general House work for small
family. Good Wages and pleasant position
will be given. a middle aged woman preferred.
Address, "M.,' Post Office Box No. 40.
May II 1t
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-05-11

DEATH or JouN FonsYTn.-Mobilc. May p
Col. John Forsyth. editor the Mobile Register,
died today aged 81. Col. Forsyth was minis
fer to Mexico under Buchanan, He was ma
tiyc oi Georgia.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-03-08
RAxMERs AND MERCHANTs,

The dull times Of the last few years
have discouraged many farmers, and N;
ducrd them to seek other employment.
Farming, az as rule, u slow way Of
making money, but it is much more GER
tain than mercantile business. Ofl,ll2
bsnkrupts in Massachusetts, last year
only fourteen were farmers; and in New
York, Of 1850 bankrupts, but foFty-six
were farmers, though farmers constitute
fully half the population. According to
the report Of the New Hampshire board
Of agriculture there are in that stste
over two thousand deserted farms. 70
completely worn ont and impoverished
that no one can be FOUND TO WORT them
for the crop. The immediate gains IN
mercantile pursuits seem large IN cons
parison with those Of farming, but when
we consider the risk all who buy and
sell must continually take, IT would
seem the dictate Of wise forethought to
stick to tho farm.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-03-08
QUE BRITISH IMPORTS.

The official statement of the British
and Irish exports to the United States
for the first eleven months of the year
ending Nov. 80, 1876, shows a notice
able falling off in some of the manufac-
lures that we have been in the habit OF
buying largely Of Thus. our imports Of
cotton piece goods fell of from $685.
600 yards in 1875 to $685., 400 yards in
1875 china and earthenware from f574,
600 value in 1875 to $4,000 in 1876;
hardware and cutlery from f522,000
value in 1876 to fS27, 900 value in 1876,
railroad iron from $4,000 tons to three
hundred and forty-nine tons; linen
piece-goods from 90,0O0,OO0 yards; ma
chinery from El66, 900 value to 100000
value wooden cloths from 2,547 500
wards to ,434, 500 yards; worsted stuffs
from 5000, 900 yards to 80, 900, 900 yards,
and carpets from 100000 yards to
94S, 900 yards. 1t may be mentioned In
this connection that our exports of cot
ton goods show large increase for 1875
70, 456 packages-against 4l,OO0 pack
ages for the previous year, from New
York alone, and from Boston $4,000 pack
ages against 1900 packages in 1872
These large exports for 1876 are partially
explained by our diminished capacity to
consume cotton goods; but even making
allowance for this, the fact remains that
our manufacturers are becoming sble te
compete with the British in the unpro
tected markets of the world.