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Consumption Turks in Every Cough.


Every home should be supplied with "Dr
Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cher
ry" 1t imbues the blood with its life-giv-
ing principle, and repairs the wasting It's
sues and imparts health to the various or
gans. Thousands have been restored to
perfect health after having been given up
to die by the physician and friends. We
have seen the fading and consumptive
stricken youth renew his life under its be-
nign action. We have seen the middle
aged, the old and enfeebled restored to
comfortable health. Therefore if you have
a cold, distressing cough, any throat, breast
orl lung trouble, use promptly "Dr. Swayne's
Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry" Equally
valuable in asthmatic and Bronchial affec-
tions. A Frankfort, KY, physician writes
"Some months ago the daughter of one of
our prominent citizens was pronounced a
hopeless consumptive. She was very much
reduced in flesh, had terrible cough, her
life gradually wasting away. / recommend
ell her to use DIR. Swayne's Syrup of Wild
Cherry, which she did, and in few weeks
she was free from all cough and other dan
gerous symptoms and is now rosy and
healthy" Trial bottles 2jc. Large size 81,
or six bottles S. Prepared only by Dr.
Swavne & Son, Philadelphia, Sold by all
leading druggists.
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FINANCIAL.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 1s-o.3o'p NJ

CINCINNATI Nov. 1B-2:36 P. N.
Gold market steady and unchanged. Buying at
par, selling at 1004 Gold checks at 1901
Sterling is easy, with moderate inquiry. Quoted
to-day at S4 S612 for sight and 81 S112 for sixty
days, per in gold.
Eastern exchange has fair demand at previous
rates. We quote at par buying and 1-10 premium
selling,
The following are the local buying and selling
rates for Government bonds
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over one lelI lO-uay lOr 81. LOUIS.
BOat-hamds' Gossip.
The river was rising this morning with 10 feet
inches in the channel.
Receipts fair, but shipments are only moderate
to-day. As usual on Monday, the levee presents
quiet Appearance Last week was busy one
with departing steamers, and all boats did we'll
especially the Southern steamers.
The James d. Parker, for Memphis, and New
Mary Houston, for New Orleans, both departed
Saturday with splendid trips. They were full of
people, and the latter steamer was compelled to
refuse great many passengers, a number of whom
have registered on the Great Golden City which
departs for New Orleans Tomorrow.
The Mary Miller, leaving to-day for st. Louis,
had fair trip OF passengers and good freight in
cluding 100 tons iron consigned to ST. LOUIS. Geo.
Clark and Oscar Jolly were her pilots
THE Ohio No. brought down nearly 1000 hogs
At present it looks us though we will hereafter
have a steamer leaving here each week for the
Tennessee River. Capt. John Reno's fine packet
Laura L. Davis leaves tomorrow, and the Silver
Cloud will follow next week. The latter leaves
Evansville tomorrow for Tennessee River to enter
the trade, and will arrive here next week These
boats are first-c ass and should be sustained by
our shippers. Capt Jack Sleeth, who commanded
the Nashville in the same trade, has command Of
the Silver Cloud.
Capt. VIM. Kirker has purchased the Chas.
Bowen No. 2 for 81, $50.
The many friends of Joe Mccullough will regret
to learn that he has left us for good and taken
command of the Ruth in the White River.
Several of the gentlemen connected with the
United States Lake Survey will leave Detroit this
evening for Memphis, Tenn, to resume the survey
of the Mississippi River. They will begin opera
tons short distance below Memphis and work
south, Lieutenant d. w. Lockwood has the gem
eral direction of the work. There will be two
triungulation parties, under Lieutenant p. NJ.
Rice and Assistant Engineer G. Y. Wisner; three
Typographical parties, under Assistant Engineers
John A. Ockerson, John II. Darling and John
Eisenmann, and one lcveling party.
The Chas. Morgan was dropped down to the
New Orleans Wharfboat this morning.
Captain Campbell has loaded the Evergreen, a
small stern-wheel steamer and barge with plows
at Maysville, and she is due here to-day ell route
to the South to enter some trade
The work of furnishing the new Guiding Star
was begun this morning, and she will be ready for
business by the first of next week.
Wharfmaster Robert Ficken came down on
the Ohio from Maysville. He has sold the old
wharfboat at Maysvle to Robert Price of Catletts-
burg, for $500, and it will be taken up the Big
Sandy River Mr. Ficklen returns home tonight
Commodore Wash. Honshell is back from up
the river has purchased the new wharfboat,
formerly the Andes hull, at Catlettsburg, but the
ques ion OF bringing it here to be docked has not
been definitely settled yet Ii will be located at
Huntington.
The Laura L. Davis got in at II a. m and landed
below the bridge to discharge iron. She will be
up to the wharf this afternoon.
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Cincinnati Live STOCK market
CINCINNATI, Nov. 1S-2 P. M.
The following are the receipts and shipment!

The following are the receipts and shipments
of live stock for the past 4S hours:
Receipts. Shipments
e......""........................1 1886 59S
Hogs. ..............."...........101 1919 443
p........"........"......."...... 1861 1142
HOGS-The market is quiet and easy Common
at 81 3082 co. fair to good light and packing at
So 65@29 30, and choice butchersa at So 95g3 per
GENITAL gross.
CATTLE-Market quiet. We quote common at
81 50@2 90, fair to medium at 81 5o(92 75 good to
choice butchers at So 00@3 75 and fair to good
shipping at $3 7594 % per GENITAL
SHEEP-Market quiet and steady. Common to
fair Mt S2@S and good to choice at So 25a4 so
per Genital gross.
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The Mary Miller could mot get into the Wharf
Saturday to unload and consequently had 10 lay
over. She left to-day for st. Louis.
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HONEY OF HOREHOUND & TAR
FOR THE CURE OF
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Hoarseness, Difficult
Breathing, and all Affections OF the Throat,
Bronchial Tubes and Lungs, leading
TO Consumption.
This infallble remedy is composed of
the HONEY Of the plant lTorehound, in
chemical union with TAR BALM, extracted
from the LIFE PRINCIPLE of the forest
tree ABIEs BALsAMEA, or Balm of Gilead.
The Honey Of Horehound SooTHEs AND
sCATTERs all irritations and innamma-
tions, and the Tar Balm CLEANsEs and
HEALS the throat and air-passages Leading
to the lungs. FIVE additional ingredients
keep the organs cool, moist, and in health
fdl action. Let no prejudice keep you from
trying this great medicine of a famous
Doctor, who has saved thousands OF lives
by it in his large private practice.
N.B.-The Tar Balm has no BAD TASTE
or smell.
PRICES 50 CENTS AND 81 FER BOTTLE.
Great saving to buy large size.
"Pike's Tootliache Drops" Cure in
l Minute.
Sold by all Druggists.
G. n CRlTTENT0N, Prop, NY.
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CoLvILLE's Folly Troupe in "Babes in the
Wood at the Grand Opera-house tonight.
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For POneroy,


TUESDAY, 10th, at S p. m. POSITIVELY,
R- r. LAURA L. DAVIS, ]. C. Reno Master.
Apply on board, or to J. c. Dorman &
z,zssssaszz1R Co., Agents.
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For Memphis.

WEDNESDAY, 2eth, at 5 A. M. POSITIVELY.
~ l. VINT SHINKLE, S. c. Mcintyre. Mae
L6ssShs2e ter. Apply on board, or to ]. c. Doa
man & Co., Matt McGuire. Agents
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The following is the i:30 D. m. report fc
York stock market as received by Lea. Ste
Co., 2S West Third street:
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| LOUISVILLE. Nov. l8-Flour dull and un-
changed. Wheat firm: red, SSa9Oc amber and
white, 90M03c Corn easier: white, 42c; mixed,
SSc. Oats: white, 2c; mixed, 23c. Rye steady at
53c Hay quiet at $9@9 80. Pork frmer at
81 50@S. Lard quiet: choice leaf, terce 7I5c:
do, keg.S%c. Bulk meats quiet: partly cured, 2s7@
nc Bacon 31a@412@5e for loose. Whisky easier
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-14
THE LONDON PRESS.

London, Feb. 13.-The Standard in its
leader says: We have reason to believe
the porte will not much longer W .thhold the
drman admitting the English fleet, but its
concession will not ameliorate the situation
The Leader. which is very warlike. con-
cludes as follows: We have power to bring
cunning to naught and reduce the over.
whelming force to prudence, aud the car
may rest assured that when other arguments
are exhausted We shall not hesitate to en-
ploy it.
The Post announces that from twenty to
thirty members of parliament specially in
terested in the eastern crisis met at the
Carrollton club yesterday and decided to
organize meeting Of conservative members
to assure the government of support in the
form of policy which they regard as the
only means of securing peace. The meet.
ing expressed the strongest confidence in
Lord Beacons6eld. Subsequently, in the
house of commons, the movement received
the adhesion Of some fifty to sixty members
Sir Lawrence Polk was elected chairman
| of the meeting
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CAPITAL NOTES.
THE ARMY BILL.


Washington, Feb. l4.-Ata meeting of
the house committee on military affairs to-
day, Mr.. McCook offered the following res
lution, which was rejected by large major.
ity:
RESOLVED, That in view of the condition Of
the Mexican frontier, and the danger aris-
ing from the outbreak of Indian hostllities
any m measures looking toward the reduction
of the effective force of the army i, not JUS
titled by the conditions Of the country, and
is unsafe and unwise.
The military academy appropriation bill
passed.
Thacommittee on ways and mems to-day
took up the iron schedule Of the tariff bill,
and Representative Kelly opposed it.
POSTMASTER REED.
Washington, Feb. l4.-The senate postal
committee today agreed to postpone fur.
thcr consideration Of the nomination oi
Alexander Reed, postmaster at Toledo, till
March eth. The commission of the pres
ent incumbent expires March 5tb.
NOMINATIONS
The president has nominated Charie!
McCandless, Of Pennsylvania, chief justice
of the supreme court OF New Mexico; Johr
S. Witcher, West Virginia, United States
marshal Of Idaho; VIM. X. Pollock, of Iii
nois. superintendent of Indian affairs 70
Dakota superintendencv.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
THE ANDERSON CASE.

New Orleans, Feb 13.-This morning
when motion for new trial in the An
derson case came up the defense filed ad-
ditional grounds, that the accused could
prove by Liule6eld. that he never had any
connection whatever with forgery, and al
tering forged returns, to which fact Little
field after a years absence
had clandestinely returned, and
hidden himself until after the evidence
closed and argument opened, thereby de-
priving the accused of his testimony. The
accused can Also prove by Col. zachsrie,
democrat, that he was not present at the
opening of the returns Of the Vernon par
ism that the democrat clerks often made
errors in the returns, for which could also
have been made a criminal charge. The
incorrectness of the returning board pro-
ceedings by Collins, stenographer, were
often referred to during the proceedings.
The motion was continued till Friday.
RELIGIOUS.
Baltimore, Feb. 14.-The standing com.
mittee of the diocese of Easton, consents
unanimously to the conservation Of DR.. Sey-
mour, bishop elect Of Springfield.
THE DEAD PoNTIFF.
Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE Roman Catholic
cathedral of the Holy Name, was the scene
this morning Of the most impressive cere.
monies, in honor of the deceased pontiff
Over four thousand people were inside Of
the edifice, and many stood on the outside
including the second regimont, which pa
raded from the armory to the cathedral
and there awaited the conclusion Of the Ger
emonies. One hundred city clergymeu
were present. and several societies with re
versed rcgslis, and assisted in the display
The Gre9orian requiem mass was suog b.
choir. Rev. DR.. d. J. Reordsn, chancellor
Of the diocese. preached the eulogy; Rev
Father Bowling oficiated as master of ser
vices; Rev. DR.. McGovern and Father FIJI
ling a. deacons. aud Father Butler ss celc
bnnt.
Al all other Catholic churches requiem
and high mae was chsnsed.
Special services were held 10 the Jezui
eherch, and bells were tolled al iotervcls
fro0 acon 10 o'csork.
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FlRts.
THREE cn1LrnEN pER1suEp.

THREE CHILDREN Persisted.
Cincinnati, Feb. IA. The house of ".
Leftridge, colored, near Ironton, O., caught
fire and was burned to the ground Tuesday.
Three children, who were alone in the
house, were consumed in the flames.
IN NARsHFIELD.
Marshfcld, Mass, Feb. 1.-THE man
sion Of Danl. Webster burned early this
morning.
Loss by the burning of the Webster man.
sion $4,000; insurance $4,000. Mrs
Fletcher Webster and her son, the occu
pants, saved quantity of silver plate.
pictures and other priceless mementoes o.
Webster. The library was removed some
time ago.
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CONGRESSIONAL D0lNGs.
SENATE.

Washington, Feb. l1.-Mr. Thurman
bly, Of Ohio expressing the opinion that all
cipal and interest, in silver coin, favoriag
the passage Of the Bland silver bill, and de-
claring that President Hayes and Secretary
Sherman in opposing the demonstration Of
silver did not represent the view1N of the
people Of Ohio. The resolutions were read
and tabled. He also presented petition
signed by large number Of citizens of
Ohio of all political parties favoring the re.
peal of specie resumption. Referred.
Mr. Mcmillan presented resolutions ofthe
Minnesota legislature favoring an extern
sion of the grant to the Hastings and Dakota
railroad. Referred.
Bills were introduced
By Mr.. VOORHEES,, providing for the LA
bility of receivers of railroads in the state
courts of the several states of the union.
Referred.
Cy Mr.. Maxey, by request, to extend the
commerce of the United States with Mex
leo, seure economy in expenditures required
for national defenses, and to provide for the
completion Of q Southern Pacific railroad.
Referred.
The bill passed making the 22d Of Feb
ruary legal holiday in the District of
Columbia.
Alter the morning hour Mr. Beck spoke
in favor of the silver bill.
Mr.. Mcdonald believed coin and paper
would soon equal each other In value The
silver dollar would. If restored, tend to up
hold property values, and was therefore
worthy of support. It would assist in re.
turning prosperity. A return to specie
payment with gold alone would rrecipitate
bankruptcy such IS was never witnessed
before aud result in the ruin Of the debtor
and creditor He opposed the resumption
act and advocated its repeal; opposed free
coinage, but would vote for the house bill,
hoping future legislationwould fix The seig-
niorage question
The senate then proceeded TO the hall of
the house to participate 10 the ceremony Of
the presentation of Carpenters picture.
Upon returning the senate refused to id.
iourn or consider executive business, and
Mr. AcPherson opposed the silver bill -
inimical to the best interests Of the coun.
try. He hoped congress would take no
such step backward.
Mr.. Sarscn, moved executive session,
which motion prevailed.
i When The doon were reopened the sen
ste adjoarpcd.
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VIM. Pollock Nominated Super
intendent of Dakota In
dians.
Falling of in Revenue Receipts from
the Tariff Tinkerers.
Impressive Ceremonies in Chicago If
Memory Of the Dead Pope.
CONGRESSIONAL.

SENATE.
Washington, Feb. 14.-The house joint
resolution declaring that the reduction of
the tax on distilled spirits was inexpedi-
ent. passed, yeas 40, nays 9.
Me:srs, Bailey, Conover, Davis, of w.
Va, Dennis, McCreery, Merimon, Morgan,
Randolph and Rcnsom, voted in the mega
tive.
After the morning hour, consideration
was resumed Of the silver bill, and Mr..
Jones, Of Nevada favored l..
HOUSE.
The speaker presented communication
from the secretary of treasury, stating that
the internal revenue receipts have fallen
off 81, 1863, 900, principally on account of the
agitation in regard to the tax on tobacco
and whisky, and recommending immediate
action on the subject.
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TIL E DOMINION.
RACES.

RACES.
St. Johns, N. B. Feb. 14.-Wallace Ross
has challenged Henton, of Toronto, to row a
five mile race here, in June for $1,000 q
side.
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GRIM
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.

ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
New York, Feb. IA Raleigh N. c.
special, states that Noah Cherry vas arres-
ted on the charge of killing Jas. Marley
and wife, Monday night last.
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LOST AT SEA

New York, Feb. 14.-The steamer Chila
arrived this morning from Liverpool, re-
ports Edwin Balsom, chief, and Owen Har-
ris, second officer, both lost by the gale on
the 4th inst.
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CRIME.

St. John, N. B., Feb. 14.-Mrs. Mary
Quinn, age 65, was outraged and murdered
in her house, at Little river, last night.
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ACCIDENTS.
EXPLOSION,

Springfield, Mass, Feb. l4.-An explo-
sion to day demolished Leet & Smiths per
cussion cap factory, and killed Otis B.
Smith, Jr., partner.
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Chatham, n B., Feb 14.-The Rom n
Catholic church college, and bishops resi-
dence burned.
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guarantees 10 Austria, as well as to Eng
land, thAt che will quit Constsn,inople if
she should fulfill her rash intention TO oc.
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0m pon'tiglI 9olhs.
MISS Muslin PUTS on HER. GRAND.
lHOTHERS BONNET.

One day (the old lady was out, Jpresume) ..
Miss Muslin went up to her grandmother room.
And, in rummaging round" found old
fashioned bonnet,
Which she no sooner saw than she pounced
straight upon it,
And wonan-like, putting it on the same min
ute, ...I. .......
She ran to the mirror to view herself in it. '''+
We'll. she cried as she bowed in 'matrOnly
IF you're not Just the picture of Grandmother
Gray. .... .I ....-
Now let's see"-she went on-''yes, that's just
what I'll do
l will put on her gown. and her spectacles too,
And I'll creep down the. stairway as still as
mouse,
And sit down in her chair, Just outside of the
house,
So that grandfather, when before long he comes
Will not have the remotest idea it is I,
But will think it is grandma. Q, won it be fun!
He jokes me all the time, and now I'll pay him
one.p ..... I.t..
SO she dressed herself up in a new black silk
That she found hanging there-then crept
stealthily down I'M
And going out on the porch, she, with infinite
Established herself in her grandmother's chair
And, I'm certain, had anyone happened that
They would never have dreamed twas not
Ran away. without waiting to hear her say
"scatF' .H...... .r ...
Not long after Miltiades Peterkin Paul
Came listlessly sauntering out through the hall;
And seeing his grandfathers coat on a chair,
With his hat and cane by it, he thought, " de-
Now III play a fine trick on my Grandmother
Gray
She is out on the porch fast asleep, 1 dare say.
I'll Just dress myself up in his things and 90 out,
doubt ...rl
So he quickly put on both the coat and the hat
land he looked very funny-I'll answer Cor matt
Why the big beaver hat almost hid him from
sight, ... .{. ..... ..
; And. pompously humping his cane on the floor,
He gave a loud - Hem as he went out the door,
Then advanced, with his face turned away, to
| accOst her, .... ..
= All he said, very grufly, Good morning, my
| dear. .' .- ..l
Were YOU taking a nap?n YesH Miss Muslin
| replied. BE-.
In shrill tone of voice with her head turned
! aside. .L ... ..f.s.
And biting her lips till the blood ran, to keep
From laughing outright" Yes, I'd just got
When heard you come humping along, must
1t is hard that can't have nap once dayr'
At this point, ere Miltiades Peterkin Paul
Could reply, they heard grandfather $ voice IN
Well. never! Dear me! l must say like that
Why, what can that young rascal have done Will
my hat?"
At the very same instant, even worse to relate;
There Grandmother Gray coming in at the
gate, ....
Who cried-and her face had an awful frown OF
it
Il declare! if that child hain't got on my bes
bonnetr
As for little NIiltiades Peterkin Paul
And Miss Muslin as well-what to make of it al
They at first scarcely knew. They stood rubbing
their eyes,
And stared at each other in stupid surprise.
We'll Miltiades finally managed to say,
i certainly thought you were Grandmothe
Gray
Yes" Miss Muslin said, not knowing just wha
to do.
Yes" she faltered you thought so. and
thought So tOO.''
--John Bro,cRjohn, in September Wide-A,cak'