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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-06-01
FOR SALE.

A TRACT OF RED RIVER BOTTOM
N LAND, containing about One Hun
dred Acres, well improved, one Frame
Dwelling and tree Frame Houses for
tenants tall new. new gin and horse
power, just suited to the place Sixty
acres under fence and in cultivation.
Possession given when cotton is GIN
ned. For particulars apply on the prem
Uses, on the Darro, near Red River.
Grant parish. Respectfully.
mlS-tN15 GEO. s. JOHNSTON.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-06-01

The School Board met on We'd
|slr, May 18th, and transacted
considerable amount of business.
|h,ty.tbree schools were set in
king order. Owing to circum-
huss over which we had no con-
\ We we're unable to obtain a full
Iot Of their proceedings.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-06-01

Attention is called to the notice
of the Chairman of the Democratic
Parish Executive Committee, call
ing upon each ward to elect a
member to meet at Colfax on the
first day of July.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-06-01

Blackberries are ripe, therefore
We take comfort, and cheer up even
in contemplating the latter end of
delinquent subscribers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-06-01

| Rs. Il. NJ. Raglan will preach
! ne court house Monday night,
[mlv candlelighting. On Friday
IN the Rev. J. l.. P. Sheppard
h ureach for us.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-06-01
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

The citizens of Grant parish will
please come forward and settle their
Taxes as soon as convenient, as | am
prepared to collect the State and Parish
Taxes for the current year.
G.. G.. NASH. Tax Collector.
Colfax, May Is, 1873. mlS-3t
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-06-01
PAY
rOUR DOCTOR'S BILLS

dec q week in your own town. IS
OOO ontfit free. No risk. Reader
if you want business at which persons
of either sex can make great pay all the
time they work. write TOR particulars 70
II. HALLErr Il CO., Portland, Maine
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-06-01

m. have heard of parties who
IT, Of having cotton blooms, but
!, seen none yet.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-06-01

If you wish to die with a clear
conscience, don't neglect to settle
vour subscription.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-06-01

| rpvs are perfectly splendid,
u tbs bill lands boast of the
..a tbey have had for ten years.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-06-01

All judiciaI advertisements
\ oqid for in advance, or
/" n h. discontinued after the
J. asrt'or''
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River Valley.
Addres. THE CHRONICLE.

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12
General News.

why should we celebrate Washing ton $ birth
day more than minei" asked a teacher. "Be-
cause he never told lie" shouted little boy.
The following order was recently left on the
slate of New Hampshire doctor: doc cum
up to to Their house; the old man has got snaiy in
his butes again, an raisin kahn
at Is no credit to be right where it would be in-
excu,able TO be wrong," has been life motto with
bismarck. IL sounds heavy, but when you come
to SIT down and think about it, its real meaning Is
reduced 10 the lowest terms.
The dream Of the Crusader will seem to be near
its fu flme ut, when Pilgrims 20 to Palestine
under the 'ection of the nation which sent the
bravest # not the best of the leaders of the great
armies who sought to wrest that land from the
Ssracens.
yolng lady of the age of I, who is deserved
" pet Of her household, but is little exacting
and given TO bemoan herself as being rather neg
lected and "sat upon" in her family circle than
otherwise, said the other day Nobody ever
cared for me- for even when was born my moth
er and all my sisters were away at the seaside
Mr.. Forney in n late letter to the Philadelphia
Press makes a comparison of American and Eu-
ropean hotels, not very credtable to the former
He thinks "the institution most worthy of imits-
ton is the continental table d'hote. the staple
o'clock dinner. Here you have the two French
pecullaritIes truly developed; cook ing and saving
For less than 81 you dine, bottle Of wine i'm
cuded You dine better than YOU can at . fash
ionable restau sut in America for SO. There are
never less than eight courses, and YOU have soup
fish, fruit and coffee. The secret is experience
and economy. genius for preparing food for
the table Is not less Characteristic of the French
than talent for making that food feed the most
people. With us the lavish fertility of SOIL sea
aud air, make. everybody wa.teful. Here nature
is almost generous, but rich and poor husband
her gifts nothing is lost-both extremes of soce-
~ seem 10 study economy as a fine art. If this
prime pie could be applied to hotel and house
hold management more money would be saved :
and in the important IN after Of living We should
utinstely be able to initiate if not to nval the
frugal Fienchman.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12
The Waldo Greeuback Clam
Bake a EiZzle.

The Greenback clam bake advertised to take
place July 4th, at the Camp Ground, was a COM
plete fzze, and severe loss to Mr.. Brown, of the
Wesleyan Grove House, who provided large guam
titles of clans and HOLSTERS for the occasion. The
day wore on, and those on the ground anxiously
waited for the gathering of the multitude but
they came not. Occasionally stray Gree hacker
could be .een gloomily skirmishing about among
the trees 10 evident deep meditation. Extensive
preparations were made; large fire was kept
burning all day, the rocks sent out fervent heat,
the retired clam reposed quietly in his she'll near
by, waiting to be devoured, the pensve lobster
occasionally thrust his clas from beneath heap
Of sea-weed as If to lock hands with his fellow
grennbscker,-but in vain all these alurements
were wasted ON the air. The strikers convention
of last week had taken all the enthusiasm from
the Waldo county sympathzers with the cause
Toward night a few CLANS and HOLSTERS were roast
ed and sold to the picnlckers at five cents pail
full. And thus ended the great Gree nbaGk rstif-
cation meeting -Belfdst Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12
Personal.

Senator Elmunds ia making a trip through
Canada with his ianily.
President Eliot, of Harvard, will pass the Sum
mer IN his yacht Sunshine, cruising along the
coast OF Maine. Frenchman's Bay, opposite Bar
Harbor, will be his camping ground.
Pomerov, the boy murderer, is just now being
severely disciplined at Concord. No officer is al
lowed to converse with him except in the strctest
way Of duty, his reading permit has been with
drawn. and be endures all the torture OF solitary
confinement, with almost nothing to vary the sw
ful monotony of his prison hfe. lie was lately
allowed to work a little at brush making, but he
maciously spoiled about S75 worth of stock, and
this privilege was denied him. His mother and
brother visited him just before the Fourth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12
Greenbackers Accusing one an
other of Packing Caucuses and
Living.

The friends of Mr.. Perry were very much sur
pri,ed that he received but IL votes, and word
Of explanation Is due.him. He or his friends did
not dream that the friends of MIR. Rust would psck
a caucus 10 Camden and actually secure four or
five out of The eleven delegates. 1t seemed loo
much Ike the practice Of tue Old political tuck-
slers Had anything OF this sort been anticipated
the delega tes would have been chosen by ballot,
in which event Mr.. Perry would have bad the del
egation by more than ten TO one GmdeH Her
aid.
There was No packing of the caucns. The re-
suit was more due to that silly lie which Perry
tod in caucus about us than anything else. lie
stated that the editor of the Age went to Pros
pect TO speak, hut could get no one 10 hear him
but when he, Perry, went there he hal an audi
ence of over 800 The people became Disguised,
and elected delegates for US to for hm-fro-
gressire (Beifds) Age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12
Total Eclipse of the Sun.

On the afternoon of the 29th of this month q to-
tai eclipse of the sun will occur, the most sub
lime and awe inspiring celestial phenomenon that
is ever witnessed by mortal eyes. Unfortunately
the moons dark shadow does not pass over New
England boundaries, and the eclipse will only be
partial one. beginning, according to Boston
time, in the afternoon al Ali. jom., and ending at
Oh. Aim. Some other portions of the United
States are more favored, and all those who live
on this happy strip OF land, and all who make a
scientific pilgrimage thiiher, will, if the sky is
clear, enjoy a sight forever to be remembered,
and not to be repeated in the same eaty during
the present century. During its progress the
dark shadow of the moon will enter tbs country
in Longitude $50 west Washington.
Ii will cross the western end Of Montana Terri
tory, the Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Territory, Denver, Colorado and Northern and
Eastern Texas, entering the Gulf of Mexico be-
tween New Orleans and Galveston. 1t will then
pass over the most of the island of Cuba and
Southern San Domingo, and leave the earth lit
lie southeast Of the latter Island. Before enter
ing this continent. the eclipse will first strike the
earth in Siberia, cross Behring Straits and the
British Possessions. The breadth of the shadow
within American territory will be about ll6 miles,
and the duration of totally will range from 3m.
Is. on the northern boundary to I'm. PAS. at the
Gulf Coast
1t is not likely that American astronomers will
let such a glorious opportunity pass without i'm
proving it to the utmost The busy notes of prep
araton are being sounded, and men of science are
already establishing themselves at the most avail
able localities, testing their delicate instruments,
and preparing to make the most of the three prec-
ions minutes of total solar observation. Congress
has appropriated $4,000 to assist in the observa-
ton, and Admiral Rodgers, superintendent of the
United States Naval Observatory, will make the
sum go as far possible while enthusiastic scien-
lists will lend him helping hand, wol king with
will at whatever point he may send them, their
portion of labor fully marked out, and armed
with all the instruments that science can bring
into the tield.-froUideAce JOaraal. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12

The Maine Standard appeals to demo-
Gratis not to Join the greenbackerS. But
the Belfast Age says 1.-THE great body OF
the democratic party is in accord with the
greenback party" and sees no reason why
the democrats should not vote for Smith
or any other greenbacker. The Bangor
Commercial is of the same opinion rs the
Belfast Age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12
Boston Stock List.
Chicago Produce market.

CHICAGO July II, 1875.
FLOUR-Extra spring 4.40a5.O0: western 40
southern S 25.
WHEAT No. Chicago spring Cash 90asts.
June, 0.U0-aV.UO-; July .Sl-aA; August oi-a
"a No. B. 0slk; Regular. a., rejected o.
CORN Sales regular -; cash -a39h June
O0-a00-; July 3s7s -; August s. q 400; rejected
36h.
OATS Cash 23I.a-; June AHa--; July, 23h
a22h August, 2z..
RYE 4s-.i
BARLEY--4S-. 1909
DRES >ED HOGS-tlla4.l2x.
9.30h August, . 3. Saoa0-.
LARD-Cash 6slh ID - June 6s2x q; July
3 s5-a6s7h; August, q Ska.
BULK MEATS Shoulders 4ka4I short rib
side5 i'sl--s; short clear rib y az clear sides
ska6k. n
WHISkEY-i06.
D. cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12
The Thunder storm.

Very merrily, and perhaps a little mors than
merrily, the rain came down yesterday afternoon
"lIeaven's artillery" resounded and echoed and
the dry earth was made glad by &c nerous LAYING
A negative blessing, 1t may be, but blessing
truly, to be wanting in timidhy or fear during a
thunder storm Nothing more grand, more in
spring, more likely to awaken a deep reverence
for Natures rule aud Natures ruler can occur
than a storm such as was yesterdays. The fear
of fatality from lightning is not as well founded
as it appears to careless observer. Statistics
show the average of deaths from lightning to he
much lewer IL an from Other causes. Ii is the
startng sudden, unexpected fatality, which
causes the common fear of death from lightning's
stroke; but calm, careful reasoning, will surely
remove much OF ul- uIiUuuded fear. A severe
thunder storm passed over tue three hundred
thousand inhabitants Of Boston YESTERDAY. and no
one was fatally injured by lightning, the only
"accdentaP death occurring during the storm be
ing from fall, and not from lightn NJ, strike
1t may take little more uHe, but one bal drain
a poorly constructed sewer will Cause more desths
ten ines over for given locality, than ali the
thunder storms VIII Oh visit as u a year. Still we
know it is impossible to remove the timidity and
fear which exist. Scissors must be put AWAY
sewing mac hines closed and everything which
can attract the desroying hhid must be put I'M
der guard The same Prov which rule. in
clear weather rules through the storm and the
cooler evening, the earth made moist and the a,
mosphere made clear, show how klndl, is the visit
Of the shower to- the thirstiug town and conn
uy.-BostoH Traveller, l0h.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12
Political.

The New Orleans Times says that the Demo =
Gratis are " swimming against the stream" in the
investigation that is being carried on in that city.
Here is a troublesome conundrum that the Gin
cinnati Gazette propounds eff custodians of pub
lie money prove defanlters in two out Of I'VE OF
the Democratic counties in Ohio, is it safe to put
the control of the funds of the nstion into the
same hands 2"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12

The Belfast Journal editorial'y says:
The camp-ground clambake OF the
Greenbackers was like the funeral baked
meats of the Hamlet wedding. Nobody
came, and the decaying remnants of the
unhonored feast became an offence in the
nostrils Of passers by. A more complete
ak-duwn was never recorded IN the
annals of failures. 1t is very evident that
they can't catch recruits with clans tor
bait" ar.-.." f...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12

Those laDguid, tiresome sensations, causing YOU
TO feel scarcely able TO be your feet that con-
slant drain that is taking from your system all its
former elasticity; driving the bloom from your
cheek; that continual strain upon your vital fore
e., rendering you irritable and fretfu can ily
be removed by the use of that marvellous remedy.
Hop Baers. Irregularities and distractions of
yonr system relieved al once. while the special
cure OF periodical pain are permane ntly removed.
VIII you heed this See Truths"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12
FINANCIAL 4 COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

New York. July IL ISIS.
Money loaned at 2-a21l on call.and closed al al
per cent
Sterling quiet at 4s4,s asa 4 tor 90 daysIts7,.ass
for demand.
Gold opened at I00& and closed ut l0uh.
Carrying rates o. al per cent. Borrowing rates
laa.
CIearings, ~, ISL 900. Custom receipts, s475 900.
Treasury disbursed s4O 0oO Interest, $lvo,OOO foI
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12
Preparations for Resumption.
WAsUTNGTON In

WASHINGTON, July 10, 1873.
The indications at the Treasury continue to
show that the Government is making every posi-
bic effort to prepare for resumption. Treasurer
Gfllan has gone to-day to join Secretary Sher-
man at New York 10 confer upon this subject.
Gillian himself, before ltaying, exprt ssed the
opinion that the Treasury is IN good condition for
resumption-Speeiait to Boston journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12
REPUBLICAN
State Convention for 1873.

The Republicans of Maine, and all independent
voters who are in favor preserving the credit OF
the National Government, and sound currency
for the people-equivaent to coin and redeemable
in coin-are requested to send delegates to State
Convention to be held in the
City Hall at Portland, Tuesday, July 30,
1878, at ii O'Clock A. NJ.
For the purpose of nominating candidate for
Governor and transacting any other business that
may properly come before the convention.
The basis OF representation will be as follows 90
Esch city, town and plantation is entitled 10 one
delegate and one additional delegate Tor every %
votes given for the Republican can Iidate for Gov
ernor in 1876. fraction of forts votes over the
number which is entitled to one delegate, will be
accorded delegate.
The State Committee will be in session the even
ing preceding and at 8 O'Clock the morning of the
Convention and will receive credentials of dele
gates.
JAMES G. BLAINE, KENNEBEc, Chairman.
GEORGE C. WING, AndrOscoggn.
LEWIS u. JOHNSON, AroostooK.
FRED y. DOW, Cumberland.
D. G. BEAN. anklin.
s. X. WHITING, Hancock.
d. n MORTLAND, Knox.
ANDREW LACY, Lincoln.
A. II. WALKER, Oxford.
4, A. BOUTELLh, PenobscOt.
c. A. PACKARD, Piscatiqus.
JOHN ). ELLIOT, sag daLoc.
s. d. LINDSEY, somerset.
w II. EOGLER, Waldo.
W. j. CORrHELL, washin gton.
JAMES M. ANDREW 5, York.
J 0, SMITH. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12

Gle, once gained, to return To the uncer-
tainties and perils of an irredeemable cur
rency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-12
Special Notlrrs
a GARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and IN.
discretions OF youth, nervous weakness. early de
cay. loss of manhood, &C.. I will send q receipt
that will cure you. FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered by missionary in
South America. Send q self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. ISMAN, station d. Bible
House. New York CITY. septl5-snfeodA wlv
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-07-11

(.1H week In your own town. s. Out
MN fit free No risk. Reader if you
WV want II business ut which persons Of
either sex can nElfc greaipay all the time
they work, write for particulars to II. Han
TEL u Co., Portland, Maine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-07-11
MEXICAN
Mustang Liniment,
FOR MAN AND BEAST.

This linimcnt very naturally originated in Amor
ca, where Nature provides ii her laboratory such
surprising antidotcs for :hc naladic Of her chill
drcn. Its fame has been spreading fer 81 years.
until now II cncrccs tho habitaUlr globe.
The Mexican Mustang Jin!mCnt Is matchlcS'
remedy fOrGl external ailments OF man and beast.
To stock owners and fairness it Il ilvaluablc
A single bottle often saves u human life or r."
stores the usefulness OF an excellent horse, OK.
COW, or sheep.
1t cures fOot-rOt, hoof-ail, hollow horn, grub.
fcrcw worm, shouldcrrot, mango, the bites and
.tnGs OF poisonous reptiles ;ud insects and every
such drawback to stock hr,cd.n; and bush life.
1t cures every external trouble cf horses, such
rs lGmcncsS, scratches, awinny, fprans, founder,
wind sail, ring bone, etc, etc
The Mexican Mustang L,nment Ii the quickest
cure i'll tho world for accidents occurring In the
family, in the absence Of physician, such as
burns, scalds sprH,nS, cuts, etc, and for rhcuma-
tiSm, aid stiffness cngendCrcd by exposure. Far
ticularly valuable to Miners.
II Is the cheapest remedy in the world, for 1t
pcnctratCS the muscle to the bone, and n single
application IS generally sufficient 70 cure.
Mexican Mustang linmcnt is put up in three
sizes of bottles, the larger being proportions
ately much tho cheapest. Sold everywhere.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-07-11
Jar. Ii. G. RADCLIFFE, s

Has located at Mcchanicstown, Md, and
vii! be found at the residence vi Mr.. John
Miller, west of the post-oilicc. He will
visit LcwistOwn ON the first Tuesday Of
each month, at o II Zimmerman Creag-
crsown, on second Tuesday ot each month
at krise's Hotel; Sabilasvilc, on third
Tuesday of each monthat STEMS Hotel. All
operations pertaining to the profession per-
formed in u satisfactory manner and at low
prices. VIII always be found in Office at
Mcchanie>tOn on Saturdays. Persons
waited on at their residence if desired
without regard to distance. .ianl0-tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-07-11

Many people prefer chickens fried
to any other way. Dissect salt and
pepper with cayenne; roll the pieces
in flour and fry in lard. When done
pour off the lard and put in a quarter
of a pound of butter, a teacupful of
cream, little flour, and solne parsley
8ca!ded and chopped fine for sauce,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-07-11

Md OIficr--nrxt door to
Carroll iiHli, where those seeking 81 rG
iion> upon iIrr teeth are invited to call.
DR. l'uukr " i'll visit llrchanic>l""n ON
re Gel ezls,rAaa:sy of each month
over Thursday if requested.
lie Will also visit Emmi >hrry ON the Attn
" rssHcsst;Gy OF each month AID remain
over I thursday and Friday if required.
iuncl4.N
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-06-21
FINANCIAL.
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.
THURSDAY, June 20, 1878.

.4mer,caa. Goid.-l00k bid.
State observation-disclosures conSois, 09i2 Did, 6Ot2
asked: Virginia cOnsolS, new. 30ia asked; Virginia
ftlndabe, 20 bid; Virginia deferred, bid Virginia
interest certificates, bid; Virginia taX-rcceivub!c
coupons, 81 bid, 81 asked.
Cifu Observation-Disclosures city SIS. j. and d..
II9 bid; Richmond city G's, D. and j., lob bio !;
Petersburg city SIS, NJ. and n, lob bid, log asked
Fredericksburg city IS, M. and n, l02 bid, l03
asked; Manchester bridge 8's, NJ. and n, 100 asked
Railroad Bonds.-Virglnia Central Railroad
Railroad first mortgage preferred SIS, j. and j., 1Ol
bid: Southside Railroad second mortgage preferred
6's, j. and D., rs bid: Southside Railroad third
mortgage preferred 6's, j. and j., 81 bid; Norfolk
and Petersburg Railroad second mOrtgaSeSS's, D..
and j., 90 bid, 95 asked; Petersburg Railroad first
mortgage as, j. and j., 80 bid 80 asked; Rich
mond and Petersburg Railroad first mortgage S's,
a. and o., 100 bid {; Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad mortgage SIS, j andJ., 1O3 bid !;
Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
mortgage rs, j. and j., 100 bid; Richmond and
Danvlle Railroad consolidated 6's. NJ. and NJ, 70
bid, TEX asked; Piedmont Railroad first mort gage
SIS, a. and o., 81 bid; Richmond, York River and
Chesapeake Railroad first mortgage SIS, j. and D.,
72iS bid, S2li asked.
RGiiroad Nocks.-Rithmouda and Petersburg Rail-
road, 100 par, rs asked; Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad common, 100 par, 49h bid !;
Richmond, Fredericksburg aud Potomac kallrcad
six per cent. guaranteed, 100 par, 50 bid: Rich
mUnd, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad seven
per cent guaranteed, 100 par, 80 bid.
Rank Stocks.-First National. 100 rar, 1lG bid !;
National Bank of Virginia, J 90 par, SO asked.
Insurance COmDdnieS.-Vlrsiuta Fire and Ma
rinc 25 par. Al: bid. ~! asked; Virginia Stale,
20 par, % bid: City, 100 par, sc bid.