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hOM MKs. ISAAC MOORE, OF RICHMOND. VT
some thrce years since was attacked with scyero
cough. soreness and irritation of tbr Inncs t
m"s uSueu aSthma IN severe form. During the frs
year urea several of the most popular medicines Of
GGsl1red OF ever regaining my health when was in
uLI uIteI 10 uy DR. WISrAES BAISAM OF WILD CAEREY.
Into iioH very soon relieved me My cough became
general health began to mend. | continued its n-e
ana lew bottles restored me to better health Than
ever hoped To enjoy again. believe the Rnls0m IN
DC 'he most reliable remedy that can be found"
Smyrna times., 1878-03-06

You are wasting grain when you try to
fatten Hogs that have their intestines
filled with worms. Foutz's Horse and Cattle
Powders will destroy the worms and put
the animal in Il condition to fatten.
Smyrna times., 1878-03-06
% nc EE HD %

-, is given TO this department
Field Seeds in Season
Lawn and Yard Grasses
Smyrna times., 1878-03-06
FOR REM r.

"a a desirable Dwelling House Of rooms. on the
COZ yer oI Commerce and Union Sts Smyrna NY
ieD Pr Apply to MRs. s. f. MARINER.
Smyrna times., 1878-03-06
Specialties of the Season.

Hominy Beans Cranbcrries, Pork Poultry. Green
reas, Dried Sugar Corn. Canned Corn Currants
Kaislns Cocoa Nuts. Mince Neat, Canned Tomatoes
Malnuts, Buckwheat Meal Cooked Corned Reef
Pickles, Catsups, &C., &c.
Smyrna times., 1878-03-06
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION

q. Miss MARION r. JONES Of the ..~-
sInyrna Institute viii give instruc. sFT.aass-.zm
uons on the Piano. Organ or Guitar 10 #2W&Ty@~2W
~ ~ parties outside Of the school who " w
o,al, ovsre H. Patronage solicited. TERMs-slO Der
sep l2-tf
Smyrna times., 1878-03-06

In all departments of tao Business,
Standard Goods are assured.
june 27-tf
u. Il. COOPER.
Smyrna times., 1878-03-06
WISTAR'S BALSAM
WISTAR'S BALSAM
Of WILD CHERRY.
OF WILD CHERRY
FROM BENJAMIN WHEELER. STATION ACFv1
AI SOlIH RONAI ST0N Mo- -

FROM BENJAMIN WHEELER. STATION AGENT
AT SOUTH ROYALSTON MASS
was most severely afflicted with a hard dry
cousi WIN It's usual accompaniment Of night sweatS
completely prostrating my nervous system. and nro
uuchg such dcliherated state of health thnt arcr
trying medicinal aid to no purpose had aiyrn In MI
nGpes oi ever recovering. as had also my friends A.
m tllS stage OF matters was prevailed lipOn throurh
.,le IluelGe OF nclghbor, 10 Try WIsTARS BArsAM
hough with no belief whatever in its truly wonderful
curative properties and before using two bottles tho
erect was almostmaEical My cough entirely irn me-
lhe night SwealS deserted me hope once more
ny, ,ny depressed spirits and soon had attained nv
has often been renarcd by persons conycr>ani ,i,%
INC above iaciS in this vicinity literally >natchcd me
rom me grave You are at liberty 10 use Til, Tor tie
Smyrna times., 1878-03-06
NOTICE.

The Smyrna Library having been re-arranged and
Tecataogued, will open on Friday next at the usual
hour.
HERMAN ROE, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1878-03-06
c. SSMARE.

IhiS department. embraces everything in this line
@ ,i% @te fiheSt fllnt Goblcts and Fruit Stands down
aiIugn az lhe styles and qualities to the smallest
salts and NappieS and Cup Plates. stock ALWAYS
large ana variety almost infinite see Lamns below
Smyrna times., 1878-03-06

this Office. ~ ~
Smyrna times., 1878-03-06
FOR n IN ].

The Dwelling House formerly oecnnio, ~, ,,,..
SON as PoStoice Apriy TO III y. IrS g - ~
occupant - a. p VI the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-03-16

"a Cracking is not confined to the Frog
Ponds. At this season almost everybody is
hoarse. The bleating of distressed lungs is
heard everywhere. Why is this, when
Uole,s Honey Of Hoarhound and Tar vii.
cure any cough, cold or hoarseness in As
hours? Sold by ali Druggists Pike 5
Toothache Drops cured in 1 minute.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-03-16
Rheumatisnl---lts Cure,
TO THE AFFLICTED-DEAR FRIENDS

TO THE AFFL1CTED-DEAk FRIENDS:
trrli' 1t only my duty, a neglect of which would
lie injustice 10 Suffering humanity. stSe You the
great medical effects of pm Ssufrhtr in PROMPTLY
curing Rheumatism. have cared hundreds Of cases
during tina last five YEATS among whic shall only
briefly etcr I" few Of the worst On Wednesday
July 9TH WIS called To IA young man suffering So
terribly thai he could not bear be touched much less
moved: Yet i'll less than ~ hours using Pain
Stdrcher he c"u'd use both legs aud and the
end "i - hours he and walked upstairs without
help: he Is now July Eth perfectly we'll lie only
used two bottles Another case who had been under
medical treatment about wear. under nv care.
He cond neither irce uuirsS himself: vet in five
weeks he c"uld do 20 Il day work usual in the
rolling mill lie only used i've bottles of Pain I,0rrher
To make :hc Another of fifteen years stand
ing cured by the Penn Stdrcas3. This gentleman
had made very few full weeks Il work during these
years, account of the aches and pains times more
thah Others he suffered II" is perfectly we'll.
Another Il luCng lady who had suffered badly
for four months under medical treatment: could not
in thc least without suffering terribly vet in
sixteen hours fter using the Pam SeGrchr she arose
and walked across the room and only few days
required To restore her 10 perfect health again.
Another. aud the last shall refer is boy of
Is years. He could not move at all. and yet about
"a hours he ana walked across the IN, and soon
was restored 10 health again by the Pain Starcbe'
These aud hundreds of others can refer to- The ook
g" references is open to all Ia Neuralgia. Headache
Cramps and Pains Barr iT il is equally "a. certain
bottle costing only 80 cents has often saved the life
of human being, and from to six bottles has
restored to health and usefulness many bad case Of
Rheumatism.
When this remedy becomes properly known have no
doubt it will become household and standard remedy
i'll every family its usefulness is extensive it will
only have I" be used To b. ut once appreciated.
Office for Consultation. 100 King ST " ilmiugton.
Respectfully, II. SruY,, NJ. D..
Wilmington. Del.
ee-Princpal Depot. Wilmington Del. and sold by
dealers in medicines aug is.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-03-16
rcosT1xuEp FROM FIRST PAGE. 4

made the point travel backward aud the
diaphragm reproduced the recitation, be-
ginning with the last word, AFTER and
ending with the first word. Jack" In
this way tina operator amused his audience
for an hour, He became hoarse, but the in
stiument did not
There is no electricity about the speak.
ing photograph, and, like so many other
great inventions, its construction is so sim
pie and it's operation so easily understood
that person seeing it would probably ask
himself: Now. why didn't | think of
that ?" Philadelphia Times.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-03-16

WASHINGTON. One of the noblest char
acteristics of the father of his country was,
in his boyhood, when he had committed an
offense which was likely to bring the in
Fiction Of the severest punishment, he could
not tell lie. | grieve to say that there are
reputable grocers and merchants who will
assure you that any other starch is as good
as the Duryea's. The awards of the great
Centennial at Philadelphia have settled that
question. and they have proclaimed tina: as
against the starches of the world, there is
none equal to that manufactured by the
Duryea's. They took the great medal at
the Worlds Exhibition. and they pro
nounced their starch the best in the world
All respectable grocers keep it. Ask for
Duryea's Improved Corn Starch. and Dur
yeas Satin Gloss Starch. Use it once and
you will use no other.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-03-16
A TINE HoNoRED SPECIFIC,

TINE HoNoRED SPECIFIc.-The long
and successful career of DR.. WIsHART's
PINE TREE TAR CORDIAL, as contrasted
with the speedy collapse of nostrums de
void of efficacy which have from time to
time been pulled into brief notoriety dur
ing the twenty odd years that this cele-
brated medicine has been sold, affoids a
proof that the American public continues
10 repose its confidence in deserving anti
cies only. The PINE TREE TAR CORDIAL
has long been recognized the i-atiin"
specific for Consumption. Bronchitis, Dip
theTla Coughs, Colds, Asthma, and all
other diseases Of the breathing organs. II
IS, moreover. certain, speedy, and safe
botanic remedy for Dyspepsia. Liver DIS
orders, Urinary Troubles, Scrotulnus Alice
lions, Gravel, Dropsy. Debility, Constipa
ton. aud Female Complaints. Constantly
accommodating evidence of an unimpeacha
BILE character establishes the fact that
not only entirely eradicates the diseases to
which II is adapted, but also that its action
is remarkably prompt and thorough. The
crucial test OF experience has demonstrates
its reliability In every particular. Sold BY
all druggists. Principal Depot No. 9l6 FIJI
bert street, Philadelphia, Pa. 5G
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-03-16

GENTLE HINT.-In our style of eli
mate, with its sudden changes of tempera
ture-iain, wind and sunshine, often min
ged in single day,-it is no wonder that
our children, friends and relatives are so
frequently taken from us by neglected
colds, half the deaths resulting dlrectl,
= from this cause. A bottle of Boschee's
German Syrup kept about your home for
Immediate use will prevent serious sick
ness, large Doctors bill, and perhaps
death, by the use of three or four doses.
For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages,
Pneumonia, severe Coughs, Group or any
diseases of the Throat or Lungs, its success
is simply wonderful. as your druggist will
tell you. German Syrup is now sold in
every town and village on this continent.
Sample bottles for trial, 10 cents; regular
size, - cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-03-16
NOTICE.

loeHy fcrhid all persons from paying
4 .1.. u NJ - az, ln'p"s" p, I'm
..~.v q. ,l. account. without my itf.n rG,r.
p. C. STRICKLAND.
EIkton, Nd, Feb l6, Is7S-3w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-03-16

GERMAN SYRUP. No other med
cine in the world was ever given such a
test of its curative qualities as Boschee' 5
German Syrup. In three years two mil
lion four hundred thousand small bottles
of this medicine were distributed free Of
charge by druggists in this country to those
afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, severe
Coughs, Group, Pneumonia and other dis
eases OF the throat and Lungs, giving the
American people undeniable proof that
German Syrup will cure them. The result
has been that druggists i'll every town and
village IN the United States are recommends
ing it to their customers Go to your drug.
gist, and ask what they know about it.
Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular size 10
cents. Three doses will relieve any case.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-03-16

$40 FULTON STREET. BRooKLYS, y Y.
4 pril H. lS,7-ly
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26
From Acnic 20 ChronIn

Is an easy stage in cases of dyspepsia. A
slight attack of Indigestion, especially
when there is predisposition to digesti We
eliminate in the more obstinate form Of
the disease. II is well, therefore, to adopt
preventive measures early. Although Hos.
letters Stomach Bitters overoomes, if per.
sisted in, cases of dyspepsia of long stand.
ing, II is obviously the part of wisdom to
use 1t ere the malady assumes a chronic
Phase. This IS particularly true, because
as dyspepsia advances it engenders other
bodily evils, such as disorder of the liver.
constipation or undue looseness of the
bowels, nervous disorders, hypochondria,
sleeplessness. These maladfes are both
prevented and remedIed by the BItters, but
how much better to check them in their
outset with the great alternative, than to
walt until they established frmer foot.
hold In the system. Surely the advisability
OF this must be apparent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26
JoHN Q. HENDERSON.

THE GREAT FAMILY MEDICINE. DR..
Wilhofts Anti.Periodic or Fever and Ague
Tonic No case Of incurable Chills has
yet presented itself, where this scientific
and safe medicine has been employed. No
case has been found so obstinate as 10 resist
is prompt and mastery action. No man
has been so reduced boy malarial influences,
but with its use has come up perfectly re-,
constructed. No pills or purgative re.
quired with this medicine. WHREtocE.
FfNLAY 4 Co, ProprietOrs, New Orleans.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGeIsTs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

THERE Is nothing so essential TO health
and happiness as pure rich blood. 1t pre-
nervous and physical debility, besides un.
told other miseries. Persons PUr0atfve
P,ns purify snd enrich the blood, and will
change the blood in the entire system 10
three months.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

THERE IL no pain, no matter how severe
nor what the cause, that can not be partly
or wholly relieved by JoAnSon's Anodyne
Ltnimelit, used internally aud externally.
II is the most powerful remedy known to
medical men
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

some moralizing philosopher has dis
covered that Heaven gave women
tongues TO ask questions with and eyes
70 give answers with !" Our observation
is that the tongue goes into the answer
ing business pretty lively some times -
Breakfast TdbL.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

and hfty inmates, has been selected as the
President Of the society Of fifty ladies who
have the distribution under their control.
Supplies to-day were sent by the Peabody 10
Biloxi and Bay Sc. Louis. Thirty-sIx cases
OF yellow fever and nine deaths have 90.
Cured In Bay st. Louis during the twenty.
four hours ended az six o'clock this evening.
There is little change generally in the in.
fected districts for the better, though at
Vicksburg the plague is said to be absting.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

FAMLIARITY with the writings of the great poets
Il necessity N any one who wishes 10 appear well
In company. For iOc we will send a book OF 100
selections from the beautiful melodies Of Moore the
grand poems OF Byron, and the unequaled songs Of
Burns, snd 20 popular songs. Desmond & Co, 9l5
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26
Yellow Fever.

10 I've" Orleans, October was aniyer.
eau observed with fasting, humiliation
ahl prayer. The public Offices and every
ln4iit nuon, excepting the banks, we're
closed. The Observance of the day vas an.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26
Congressional Elections.

II to the present time elections Of Con.
gressmen have been held in eight states
and IN hfty-five OF the two hundred All
nl Lti districts, with the following
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

To cleanse and whiten the teeth, to sweet
en- the breath, use Browns Camphorated
SapOnaceOus Dentfrice. 25 cents a bottle
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26
CHE W Jaokson's Best Sweet NAVY Tobacco

HoR. Z. v. PARsoSs. mayor Of Rochester wss
radically cured Of Brghrs Disease by Crag's Kid
| ney Cure. Depot t2 UniversIty Pl.. N. ".
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

PERrEcr PURITY Is restored 10 the cir.
culation when contaminated. II ScovuEe
BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP is taken Scrof.
ulous, syphilitic and niercurial disorder.
are completely vsnquished bv H.. persist
ence In the use Of the remedy being alone
required 10 accomplish q cure. Eruption
OF oil kinds, sores, chronic rheumatism.
govt liver complaint and goitre yield to It's
remedial action, and 10 not only purifes the
blood but yitalizes The system. Sold by all
Druggists.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26
THE MARKETS.

NEARLY all of Michigan's best wheat
goes TO France.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

CoucHs and Colds are often overlooked.
a continuance for any length Of time
causes irritation Of the Lungs or some
chronic Throat Disease. "Broions Bron.
chiot 7rocbcs" are an ehectual CorGn
REMEDY. % cts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26
MASON & HAMLIN CABINET ORGANS.

Lcnogs,rated bes ~ HIGHEST HONORs At ALL
WOhbD.S FAFOHITIOhS FOR TWELVE WARS.
yH. az Pane. isfIs VIrvNs 1873. sAvrfta6 b.
FWLtDELrinA, l-l6i PAHrs. ISIS, end 0ntvp kwrn-
zen toip MEDAL l-lr Only American rgHus ever
RWafl~i hlghest hguor7 at HuF such. sold for rHah
or igstnhnentF W"sfr0ted catalogue and Circuiars
~ unlAN Lo.- U-.Inn- NV NnnE. on LmL-A.u
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26
THEIR HABITS. HAUNTS and
HOW 10 SHOOT THEM.
PROF sCHEMs ILLUSTRATED HISTORY or
The WAR In THE EAST.

or ne q uhici between RgssiA and TrREEy IL tiio
Lift hpnh Tor W. agents Hoe 1 octave pages tgl
engraving Of BtrrtE FcENrs, Foarrtssrs. GEgER-
if etc, and is thn only complete work published
Has u0 rival Sells at sight. Price e. Terms un
o1unlcd A0FVrs WASTED. Adlrcsa m 81 GOOD.
SIZED CO.. Sew York. or Cincinnati. %
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26
HInNca,. Title.

However varied may he the opinions con.
corning the validity of Hayes's title to the
Presidency, there is not a question in the
minds OF either Democrats or Republicans
upon one important point, viz the un-
questionable right Of Dr. Pierce's Family
Medicines TO the title of the Standard Rem
edies of the age. Listen to the voice of the
sovereign people.
NEW ORLEANS, June 10, 1873.
DR.. X. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, n. Y:
Dear Sr-Eour Pleasant Purgative Pei
lets seem to be particularly adapted to the
wants of the people in this warm climate.
where bilious affections are particularly
prevalent. regard them rs the best
cathartic have ever tried.
Yours truly,
JOHN G. HENDERSON.
BosTON, Mass, May Il, 1878.
DR.. II. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, n. Y:
Dear Sfr-YOur Golden Medical Discovery
has cured my boy of a Fever Sore Of, two
years standing. Please accept our graft
tude. Yours truly,
HENRY WHITING.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

IHE Mason & Hamliu Organ Co. have
taken the highest hOnor5 al al worlds
exhibitions for more than twelve years.
VIZ at Paris, 1867 Vienna, 1873 Santiago,
1870 Philadelphia, 1876, and Paris, 1873 .
and they are the only American makers
who have taken such 81 any.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

SLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for
children with never.ieiling success. ~ cor.
reefs acidity Of the stomach, relieves wind
collie, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery
and diarrhUa, whether arising from teething
on other causes An old and well.tried
rsmedy. % OTIS. 3 bottle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

Three dozen Boxes d. gross, will he
sent TO PEDDLERS, STOREKEEPERS
DRUGGISTS, tcNpressngo paid, on receipt
of si.0O-obout eleven cents n box.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

tTCH, lNGROWfNO SAftS, NETTLE RASH. MOSQUITO AND
FLEA BITES, SLIDER sTIsGs,
And all cutancous diseases and eruptlons generally
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

PRICE as CENTS BOX. BY MAI. IS CENTS
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-10-26

The following table shows tho eo,,,.r,,
ion OF The Fortv.siKth Congress- 40 H. be
chosen, compared with The Forty.ffth.
Elrr- a.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-23

The country papers are moving fast in the
matter Of q constitutional convention As
they are unanimous on the necessity Of q new
constitution they argue that there il no need
OF discussing this question further, and hold
that the only points remaining to be solved
are the time for meeting the manner In
which delegates are 70 be elected and the
changes that should he made in the constitu
ton The Opelousas Courier thinks the most
appropriate time would be March -. We
have seen no other suggestion on this subject.
There is good deal of discussion on the sub
ject OF delegates, some advocating their cleo
ton by parishes, others by districts. others
again, like the late Legislature, by senatorial
and representative districts. The majority
seem to favor the last proposition. Quite
OF suggestions of changes in our con
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-23

1880 are Intended to bring about this result.
1t was first proposed that Thurman should
uphold the Democratic banner against Sher-
man as the Republican candidate. The Gin
oinnati Commercial now suggests Grant. who
is native Of Ohio, as good man to lead the
Republican forces-the successful candidate
to be nominated at once for the Presidency
and elected by the assistance Of Ohio. The
shrewdness Of the Ohio politicians In making
their State the battlefield Of 1880, IN which the
presidential fight will be fought IN advance,
does not appear to be appreciated by the New
Workers. who are striving to show that theirs
Is the pivotal State"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-23

Blaine's reason for refusing to serve on his
outrage committee is that he is not q lawyer.
This was not sufficient for the Republican
caucus, which very plainly expressed its dis
satisfaction at the refusal of tho Maine
Senator. 1t is now generally conceded that
the whole movement is failure. Whatever
advantage Is to be derived from it, in a
political point of view, will be secured by the
Democrats. The Republican members of the
committee are mere nobodies, with Teller. of
Colorado, ms chairman while the Democrats
are represented by such able lawyers and
Senators as Bayard. Wallace, Garland and
RaIlpv
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-23

The secret history Of the ii We drawings Of
the Louisville Library Lottery Company has
just been made public and shows how these
lottery concerns are conducted in this coun-
try. The total receipts from the sale Of tick
cts was s6.250000. OF this amount So 250,0O0,
or about ~ per cent the same percentage as
the Louisiana State Lottery paid back
in prizes. $40, 1876 was paid over to the library
and the remaining 81, 30 0i, nice snug sum,
was divided among the lottery people. There
Is plenty Of money in lotteries-that is, for
those who run them
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-23

After waiting patiently until the courts
had passed upon the question the state Board
Of Canvassers Of North Carolina have award
cd the certificate to Capt. w. II. Kitchen,
Democrat. from the Second District. Capt
Kitchen had majority Of over 1900 on the
face Of the returna." His competitor, West
Indian mulatto named O'liara, contested, on
the ground that enough OF his votes were
thrown out to elect him. This he failed to
establish, it being found that the Democratic
candidate had clear maj ority In any event
The district gave Hayes over 5000 In 1876.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-23

st. Louis has received this year. In conse-
queDce Of the epidemic and quarantine, n
much larger amount of cotton than usual.
The Eastern papers seem not to understand
this and talk about the future great
taking away the cotton trade of New
Orleans Of the st. Louis cotton,
by the-by, was from the Memphis dis
trict. "This has a political bearing,
says the Philadelphia North Americnn ''as it
tends to create bitter competition between
the upper and lower Mississippi valleys
that will interfere with their cooperation on
other points" The result deduoed by the
American Is that this will bring about the ship
ment of cotton, and indeed all produce. East
by rail. instead Of South by water. 1t Is very
difficult to see how these facts are arrived at
FOUR PER CENT PENALTY ON STATE