davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

Rev. Thomas, of Alabama, is visit.
ing his on-in-law, DR.. j. z. Dow
den.
The sale of the Barrackman mill
property was billed for last Saturday,
but there being no bidders on the
ground the sale was indefinitely post
poned.
There was to have been a match
game Of base ball between the Cass-
vile and Stumptown clubs on Satur-
day, but owing to some misunder-
standing there were no results worth
mentioning, only one, young Court
ney, succeeded in getting his probos-
is damaged considerably, and John
Goodwin had his shoulder hurt
Moral: Come down and play and
"we'll make it pleasant for you."
AS this place generally supplies
the Dunkard and Blacksmith regions
with coal, there is quite . demand
for the article, and con-
sequently considerably jealousy be-
tween the producers as to who can
sell the most bushels. Johp L. SUIT
ton carries the flag so far.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

A REPORT is afloat concerning 6
brutal infanticide pcrpetrated il
Greene county, Pa, Garrard's Fort
A young woman by the name of Ste
vens who had loved, not wisely, but
too well, gave birth to a child in the
cellar of her fathers house. Wher
the infant was found its throat was
cut from ear to ear and its skull cav
ed in, yet it was still breathing. 1
true, this is one of the most fiendisl
acts recorded of this section, and NJ
doubt the authorities of Green coun
ty will investigate it, as no communi
ty can let such an affair pass without
giving it attention.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

THE CHRONOLOGICAL JOURNAL
The publishers of this old and well-es-
tablished magazine make an import
ant announcement. The price is to
be reduced from So to So year for
1878. This journal has always been
very popular with the people-much
more so than it's technical name would
indicate-and this change should add
immensely to its already wide circu-
lation. The character of the magazine
will be changed but little, and all the
prominent features which haves ten
ded to make Journal popular in the
past will be fully maintained, includ-
ing the Scince Of Health department,
which alone would be worth to many
families the cost of a years subscrip-
ton. The November number is upon
our table and contains among other
things, portraits and sketches of Geo.
W. McCrary, Secretary of War, Brig
ham Young, land Louis Adolphe Theirs
the Oregon Salmon Fishery, illustrat-
ed; Light in Dark Places: What is
Our Duty; Wives and Shop-women;
Incidence in Literature; Letter to a
Son in College; What and How Some
Great People Ate; Consecrated Life;
Our National Dish-Pie, together
with large amount Of Editorial and
Miscellaneous matter of interest
Subscriptions taken at this office.
We have made arrangements with
S. r. Wells & Co. to take subscrip-
tions for the chronological Journal
at this office, at 50 per annum. This
publication is especially valuable to
teachers and is of interest to any in
telligent reader. We desire to send
a good number of names by the 18th
of the present month, SO parties, who
desire in, should call at once.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03
Kessrs Edikors..-

lKessrS Editors
Your correspondent had the pleas
urc of attending the examination
held at Morgantown on the 9th
There were ffty.thrce teachers pres.
cnt for examination, besides q large
number Of spectators. A larger mum
Der than on any previous occasion
There were thirteen, by request OF
Mr.. Wade, drew OF for examination
next Saturday. II was quite a con-
trast to the first examination | At
tended, as then l was the sole occu-
pant OF an upper room on Walnut
street, that might be compared to
Dickens curiosity shop. The second
examination was an improvement. 1t
was held at the same place as on Sat
urday, and was conducted by Mr.Cox.
| think there were twelve present, six
of whom attended yesterday, either
to be examined or as spectators. The
oldest teacher in the county was one
Of the number of those who attended
the second examination. We had a
warm shake of the hand from five old
students, which recalled pleasant
"Reminiscences of by-gone days. A
stranger visiting here could form a
pretty correct estimate of the talent
and department of the teachers of
this county. And have no doubt
that our county superintendent and
his worthy aids felt proud when they
saw so many intellectual men and
handsome ladies present. 0.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

PIcNIc The Baptist Sunday Schoo
of the Forks Of Cheat held picnic al
the Brick Church, near Stewartstown
on the 18th Of October. +. w. st,
Clair called the meeting to order, and
on motion Rev. j. G. Jordan was elect,
ed moderator. Speeches were made by
the venerable p. T. LaishIey, Rev. j
G. Jordan, r Miller, NJ. j. Wilson
aud VIM. |. Protzman. At the con.
clusion of the exercises, a vote of thanks
was rendered the audience for good or,
der, 10 the choir for excellent music
end to all for the abundant supply Of
provisions.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

TEACHERS INsTITuTE.-A. L. Wade
County Superintendent, organized a
district teachers institute at Bethel
in Cass District, last week, and APP
pointed A. J. EVERY conductor. Mr.
Wade left town early on Monday
morning Of this week for the purpose
of organizing institutes in Grant, Clay
and Battelle. He will remain one
day and one evening in each place,
and appoint a competent conductor
in each institute. He expects to re
turn on Thursday, from Battelle, in
order to attend an institute at Pier
point, in Union District, ON Friday.
Mr.. Lindsey Warman has been APP
pointed to organized the institute at
Pierpoint's on Wednesday, to-day,
and it will continue until Friday ev-
ening.
On Monday of next week an insti
tute will be held at Prices, in Gin
ton District.
Teachers will receive credit for at
tending institutes whether held in
the district in which they teach or
not. Our teachers prefer district in
stitutes, in which they can all work,
to county institute.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03
Durbanmnh Dots

Geo. Semans has his new well cam
pleted. He dug down % feet into the
solid rock and then blew out basin in
it. He backed the wall at the top and
for some distance down with slime
CORE" to keep the surface water out.
George has made good job of It, as he
always does.
jim Blair has newly rooted his
house, and is improving around his
blacksmith shop.
The sensation in Durbannah this
week is the hunting of leaves, lichen,
moss, grasses, &c, for house ornaments.
The women and children commenced
it, but it has broken oIt like an cpl
demic and the men are helping. The
women commenced with leaf on the
brain and now they have root on the
brain, and when they go out into the
woods, you will see man along, with
his mattock and axe, to dig up and cut
off laurel and other roots. Some laugh
at it-but ''let 'ein Ia iii f." for it is glo.
rious thing in the women of Durban>
nah to want to beautify their humble
dwellings and make their homes at
tractive with the means that nature So
bountifully furnishes them in West
Virginia.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

THERE lives in the county of Wy
oming lad named Cook, who is on
ly seven years old and weighs 24o
pounds. He is endowed with al
most as much strength as an ordina-
nv man, but is too heavy to handle
himself to any advantage. He does
not look like the child that he Is,
but has the appearance of a young
msn of eighteen. Some persons from
this county who have recently visited
Wyoming, can testify TO the truthful
ness of this story.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

A SAD CAsE.-On Tuesday last Mr.
John H. Manley, one of the jurors in
the trial of Carl Cartright for the
murder of the old man Starkey. re.
ceived information from home that
one of his children was dead, and yet
so strict is the law in regard to per
sons serving on iuries in murder eases
that Mr.. Manley could not be releas
ed to go home and attend the funera
of his dead child, though he tried il
every possible manner to get away
The Judge, however, was memorable
and the little one was buried forever
from the fathers sight.-West. Tr
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03
The Eureka Willis.

The Eureka Mills are now turning
out large quantities of the best work
in the country. We have excellent
new machinery and always guaran-
tee our flour. Our facilities are such
that we seldom keep customers wait
ing and never compel them to make
an extra trip for their grinding.
A supply of Flour, Meal and Feed
always on hand.
If -four is not as represented we
refund money.
Highest market price paid for
grain. THOMPSON a ALLENDER.
Morgantown, Oct. 9th.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

HENRY REED, for many years cit
izen of Morgantown, died on Monday
morning last, aged about e5 years.
For several years he has had soften
ing Of the brain, and for short time
before his death lost his mind en-
tirely. Mr. Reed leaves large fami
ly to morun his loss. He was buried
according to the rites of Free Masonry
by the members of the lodge here o
which he was an enthusiastic mem
her.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03
UNIVERSITY ITEMS.
tBy our Special Reporter.l


The first Senior and Junior per-
formance for 1877 took place in the
chapel Of the old building on Friday,
the 26th inst Owing to the fact that
the Junior Class is very small the
performances Of both classes will take
place at the same hour during the
present year. The performance were
interspersed with excellent music by
the University Class, which is con
Quoted by Professor Purinton. A re-
spectacle audience from the citizens
Of the town was present. We shall
not attempt to review severally the
performances, but suffice il to cav,
there were no failures. These per
formances would be much more in
teresting if different class of sub
jects were selected by the performers.
What is the use of harping pcrpetu-
ally upon old threadbare subjects
upon which all possible changes have
been rung years ago? Had they not
better take the advice of the Presi-
dent and write upon new and prac-
teal subjects? Is it a delusion when
we are told that the age is progress
sive one? Is there nothing new and
practical for aggressive thought and
Investigations When new fields of
thought are inviting them on every
hand can they not afford to give these
old subjects rest?
The first 0 o'clock bell, rung by
Dr. Dancer, caused considerable ex-
citement, SO much, indeed, that some
new students were found posting
their way up Front street, hatless and
coatless, crying, ooh, the University's
afire"
observation-disclosures, VII a what
do you want me to do with this sub
ject?"
Prof.-"Mr. p, you are simply to
tell what you know about it. That
will not take you long, will it?'
Frcshman.-"No, sir"
No one could have said, after Sec
ing Lieut.. Richmond double the awk-
ward squad six times around the
campus the other day, that it has not
made rapid strides in the first steps
of military education.
Professor White, acting on the prin-
ciple that practice makes perfect, con
tinues to give the Senior Class exer-
else in field geology. Sections have
boon made at Cheat river, Decker's
creek, Dorsey's Knob and Cassville.
They have examined and measured
allahe strata from the Tesperiae up
to the Waynesburg sandstone, which
include the different coal and lime
stone measures of Monongalia coun-
ty.
The next lecture in the University
will probably be delivered by Sup't
Pendleton.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

FROM all parts of the country
comes the news of bank suspensions
and consequently depositors have
long faces and are sadder if not wis
err men. If parties, who have money
TO spare, would give it to the editors
for safe keeping, they could sleep
well at night as they would be sure
that their wealth wonld be well taken
care of,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

RELIGIOUS NoTIoE--The Rev. j.
Straus will preach, morning aud
evening, next Sabbath, NOV. 4th },
in the Presbyterian church, in Nor
gantown. The Lords Supper will be
administered after the morning SER
mon, and Preparatory Lecture on
Saturday P. NJ. at o'clock.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

THE Literary Association at Point
Marion gave an exhibition on Satur-
day evening, the 9th inst. The ex-
ercises were interrupted by an assault
made upon George Mccartney by
Nelson Shaffer, who it appears was
clothed with little brief authority.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

MORE THIEvISG.-One night last
week some mean rapskaIlion husked
and carried off quantity of Mr.. VIM.
S. Trickett'a corn, L. it possible that
people will have to suffer from the raids
Of thieves again this winter?
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

STATE SUPERINTENDENT PENDLEToN
will dedicate the new Diciples' church
on Dolls Run, in this county, on
Sunday, the 18th of November The
church is said to be a handsome
structure and has a bell which is
warranted to be heard, on a clear
day, eight miles.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

WE would call attention to the fine
stock of groceries at T. R. Willey's,
especially the canned goods of which
he has large supply. Fresh herring,
Goldfish, in fact anything and every
thing kept in first-class grocery and
provision store.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

Milling to fine point! The New
Process flour is superior in quality
and quantity to any in the market,
and is gratifying to know the pub
lie highly appreciates it by the unu-
sual testimony in its favor.
Being truly thankful to the public
for the high appreciation Of our i'm
provement, we hope to continue to
merit the same by strict attention to
business. All who have not tried
the New Process will please call at
the Morgantown Mills, and try ii
and be convinced.
H. N. MAcKEY.
Morgantown. Oct. 1st, 1877.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

"Durangs Rheumatic Remedy" the
great INTERNAL MEDICINE, will positively
cure any case of rheun atism on the face Of
the earth Price 81 bottle, SIX bottles
IS. Sold by all Wholesale and Retail
Druggists. Don't fail to send for circular
to Helpenstine & Bentley, Druggist, Wash
ington, D. c. ol5a,5
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03
Important TO Young NEcn.

The IRoN CRY COLLEGE affords un.
equaled advantages for acquiring n
thorough practical business educa.
ton, as will be seen from an cxanii-
nation of it's, circular, to be had BY
addressing the Principal, PROF. J,
G. SMITH, Pittsburgh, Pa.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

Hon. WAITMAN T. WILEY is to de-
liver the first of a course of lectures,
at Washington, Pa, on the 18th inst.
The Republican says if their first
house is not a full one it will not be
for the want Of an able, eloquent and
popular orator.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

The suspension bridge has lately
bean the scene, after dark, of many
Of many disreputable acts. But we
may hope that Capt. Sears will get
those parties with n sharp stick.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

The RTE of baptism by immersion
was administered to nme persons last
Sunday by Rev. j. G, Jordan. The
ceremony took place in the river, just
below the wharf, and was attended by
q large concourse of people.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

Mrs. MANNINGs was permitted to
leave Jail and 90 to her home some
weeks since. A few nights ago some
conscienceless scamp stole eight of
her chickens and two turkeys Our
Devil suggests that those chickens
and turkeys only went home to
roOst.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

SCoTT REED has the incest and
cheapest selection of tinware we ever
saw in Morgantown. Anything, from
n miners lamp to an evaporation, can
be bought.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

On MONDAY several young men
were brouwht before the Police Court
and fined for card playing and disor
derly conduct.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

81 per inch for one insertion and so cts.
Tor each additional insertion.
Advertisements Of two inches or more,
running for longer period than one month,
subject to special rates, and attachments
made in proportion to length OF advertise
fnent and time to run.
Local Notices, 10 cents per line for the
6rst insertion and cents per line for each
dditional one.
Marriage and Death announcements in
serted free,
Legal Advertisements, per Minion line
for four insertions, 25 cents
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

We learn that Master Rog' Cor,
man, who had his leg broken recently,
ID gradually recovering under the
treatment of DR.. w. L. McLane.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

Hon. JOHN E. KENNA, Of West Vir-
ginia, is the youngest member of
Congress.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

JOHN II. HOFFMAN Is having his
residence re-painted and is changing
the color somewhat.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

READ the letter, in another column,
written by an intelligent citizen of
this place to the Wheeling Standard.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03
LOCAL NEWS.

= RuMoR of another wedding is in
the air.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03
UN ID Err ia X ING.
AMES 4 TATZy

MOULD inform the public that he
" Is now prepared with q Neat
Hearse to accommodate all who desire
anything In his line. He has just re-
ceivcd large lot Of the latest stylesof
CasIxcts and Collins,
which for FINE FINISH and BEAUTY can.
not be surpassed In this section OF co,in.
try
Funerals attended, In town or country
at short notice and on, reasonable terms.
The public Is invited to call and see his
stock, and get prices.
A share Of the public patronage Is res
pectfully solicited.
JAMES A. DAVIS.
Morgantown, July 7, II.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
MORGANTOWN BANK.
MoRaAyTowy, W. v.
DiAcnI1nl Dnx..- Mnalncsda,.

Discount Day-Wednesday.
Receives deposiisand discounts paper.
Interest paid on special depositr.
Directors.
WM. B. Loya, Ednon TENANT
HENRY ). HAYES WIN. II. JONES.
Gro. W. JOHN JosEpH MoRELAxp,
john H. CoIE.
GEO. w. JOHN, Prcs't
w. B. LONG, Vice rrcst,
JOHN II. HOFFMAN,, Cash'r.
Il. SHISLER Assistent Cashier.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

VIII he found In his Office Mt All hours,
when not professionally engaged, and
win promptly attend 10 calls. Charges
very reasonable
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

BOROUGH OFFICERS.
Mayor. ...-....S. Grove Chadwick.
hecOfueT...... .JO0u w. MaueTa
Councilmen-Sam'l Sears, E. H Coombs,
H. 8. Hayes, F. w. Thompson and
Albert MADEIRA.
Sergeant. .......- $500. w. II. Bricker
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

The upper part of Main street, near
the scales, is being macadamized.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

Especial attention given to SURGERY
and diseases Of the EYE and EAR.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

TT N. MACKEY M. d., Practi>
- toner Of Medicine Surgery.
Office. on Court House Square In Lazier's
Building.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03


Jos. A. McLANE, NJ. D., Practi-
. Homer Of Medicine, Surgery, &c.
Once: Opposite Merchants National Bank.
Residence; Opposite PRESBYTERIAN Church
MORGAN OWN, w. Va.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

uuaH W. BROCK, MD, LUTHER s. BROCK, M.
DRs. BROCK BROKERS', Prac-
- TONERS Of Medicine, Surgery, &c.
MORGANTOWM W. VA.
BxOfYlce and Consultation Rooms:--
Over Lasier's Drug Store. Entrance OF
Main Street.
Rcsidence:--On Spruce Street, next
door to the hate residence of VIM. Lazier,
decd. l-3-y
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03

IEKMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
$3.50 per year, invariably in dvancs
rs cents for six months.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03
Rhe umn tism Quickly Cured.

Morgantown, Oct. LIST, 1877.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-11-03
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
RALPH Il. SEaKsHIsB- GEO. G. s7rkGIss.
BERKSHIRE Il STURGISS.
l. ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS
AT LAW

OTIICV-NO. CnaUctTv ItQWy
MORGANTO WN, W. Va
VIII practice in the courts of Mononga
ia, Preston and Marion counties, and In
the Supreme Court of Appeals off the State
Special attention given to collections,
and remittancce prontIy made.
Sly
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-03-15

Tive mao. .,,;,.. .,,oo;r, o,,, o,,u,
Mica have he ro.or,I, 80 1ls,i Ss, ~ 80
low, corr, hn, hoI, 49, .nno,iaa 49,
Tho snn,on. CO.. TSa ,s,.a. o oa,, ~
hall II ,ts 49, ~ H. ',.,.. ~ IL. IT,
=, n;,l. I'LL, ' '1' f E,','tne'' 'oD0'u
,.,. ID. ,,,; ,'p' '". 49,, '"' sol'p""y
and sscrr. tha "afot. ~ ~ , ,La e. =, -
,r,volor ~ ,noL " 49,, y, '"S sns''. y. "
.bIo and n.S ,, -, s,'.,. =, was i''s:n
Ia ~, t 800, 40 1 ~ 'I"e "''N
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-03-15

TIE foreign trade Of the United States
continues to show an increase in exports
and n falling Of in imports. The i'm.
ports for soyen months to February 1st,
1877, were, merchandise S932,OG6, iS4, and
specie S3l, 2sG,9s7. For tho correspond.
ing months Of 1875 6 they were, merchan.
disc S27o,43s,6 Gus, specie Sll, 272 800. In
the same months Of 1915, they were,
merchandise S2V2, 9s4,47O, specie $685..
ll2.
The exports Of domestic produce in the
three pcrioda were as foIlows: 1867,
sS64,026, S22; 1856, 1901 ,47O, 52s; ls74.5
S2Os,ol7,442. We have received 49,.
4l,OOO less Of foreign goods than We did
In the seven months following the Jay
Cook panic, and exported S6j,7O0, 900
more in domestic produce. The excess
Of exports over imports, or balance Of
trade in our favor on the seven
months business was SlS5,2OO0OO,
The New York Commercial Bulletin
estimates that this balance for the
whole fiscal year will prove two hundred
totwo hundred and twenty-five millions
in our favor. About eighty millions of
this will pay the interest on our national
debt due abroad, and wemay expect that
the remainder will be received inspecieY
1t is the increase Of our home stock OF
gold and silver by this means that is
bringing resumption Of specie payments
within the probabilities et the next twelve
months.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-03-15
BugMrsg MEMoRAwpA.-some Of the

BusNrss MEMoEAHDA.-Soms of the
Washington, Pa, milkmen have reduced
the price OF milk to cents per quart.
stewar, & Copen, brick manufacturers
at ParkersbuIg, are selling brick at Sc
per 1900. a number OF fine dwellings
will boput up in that city this season.
Tho Richie County Gazette reports
financial affairs in thu: county easy and
prosperous.
According TO the Times, there is a ma
Riu in Parkerrburg for investing in gov
eminent bonds--a circumstance that the
editor bewais.
The Charlcst6n Courier thinks the Mer-
chants Bank of Charleston will be able to
pay OF ia Indebtedness about 70 cents on
the dollar.
Farmers are informed that the Baiti-
more horse market shows great improve
ment' in the price Of horses, and mules,
which is encouraging to those who have
any for sale.