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BRITAlN'S IMPORTATION OF FOOD.

a late issue of the London Times
contains an interesting compila.
ton of tatistics showing the ag-
gregate sums expended by England
for food from abroad, from which we
CLEAN that the amount paid in the year
1877 TO foreign nationi for corn. cattle
and meat was $4S4, 390, 6S5. to contrast
with S435, GAG, 800 in 1876. For live
stock the sum disbursed was, in 1877
$50 ,07S.4 50 as against $50, 30l ,5l5 in
the preceding year-the prices being
somewhat lower last year than the
year before. The sums for fresh
meats were much larger, consequent
upon the shipment from the United
States and Canada of quantities of
beef and carcasses of mutton. The
total sum paid for foreign stock alive
and dressed was, in 1877, Ss6.56S. $50;
in 1876 it amounted to 500. l52. 265.
For corn, the sum paid last year was,
S3l5.96 l.l20; in 1876, S257. 673. $40.
Foreign butter cost in 1877. S47 SOL
525; cheese, SO, S40.265; and eggs,
Sl3. 362. 405, to be compared. respect
lively with S4S. 513.120, sol .257 .l40,
and Sl3,05l,956. in 1876. The British
demand for American butter and
cheese is constantly increasig.
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Paid Up Capital Stock, 5000, 900.

Il. ASSETS.
Amount loaned on real estate Sc
curlty. first liens, ............ S151 900 OO
Interest due and accrued on bond
and mortgage looms ...... $3.50. 1853 81
Market value of bonds and stocks
owned ...:.. .::... -. ........ $685. 90
Cash on hand and in bank. ...... 86'lS3 40
Interest due and accrued on bonds
and stocks not included in mar
ket value ...... .......... 500 90
Premiums in due course OF coliec-
ton. -: 80. -. 1887 le
Bills receivable, taken for Marine
and Inland risks, ...... ..... 6s1 80
All other property, viz
Salvage property and
claims on losses al
ready paid ...... -. S2,153 81
Due from other compa-
MES 800. 1926 AZ
1Otal s.. 429 II
Aggregate amount of all actual.
available assets go. ...... $500. S84S 2I9 so
ITEMS NOT ADMITTED AS ASSETS.
Certificates of member
ships of Milwaukee
| and Chicago Board of
''A's '''''' . al iilB11lT flss %
Gross claims for losses
adjusted and unpaid sl.62s 10
Losses in process of ad-
| justment. or in sus-
/ pelSo ST.. OCl 46
Losses resisted, includ-
ing interest and ex-
penSe . 1000 90
Net amount of unpaid losses. .Sl7. O45 e5
Amount required to safely rein
sure all outstanding risks - I5O.3l7 80
| Total liabilities, except capital
and net surplus ....... 167 362 "a
JOINT STOCK capital paid up In cash. 100000 90
Surplus beyond capital 49,. 49,. SO.856 &C
Aggregate liabilities, including
paid up capital and surplus ;. s4s.2l9 so
8. INCOME, 1877.
Gross cash premiums
received ...... ..... 1921 ,27S 81
Deduct reinsurance,
rebate and return
premiums 1925 80
Net cash actually received for
premiums ...... S2S6. O52 81
Interest received ON bonds and
mortgages 49,. ;......,... ll,44O 90
Interest and dividends received
from all other sources ...... go. S5,3l2 40
Total income ......... -. $685., sO5 Oh
4. EXPENDITURES, 1877.
Gross amount paid for
- ioooCo Slco, 100
Deduct salvage and
Reinsurance -. 2,429 90
Net amount paid fer losses. 49,. $lsO72s 81
Cash dividends actually paid 10000 90
Salaries OF officers, clerks and other
employees. .......-::...... 1882 so
Pad Tor COMMISSIONS and broker
age 800. 49,. ...... ...... 4s,O67 80
Amount paid for State national
and local taxes 1922 81
All other expenditures, viz. -. 26l96 40
Aggregate cash expenditures
during the year $3.50. $3l9,60s 80
5. MISCELLANEOUS.
Total amount Of outstanding risks
Dec. 81, l6'7.... ...... 80. $25, 5I3, 595 90
Total premiums received, from or
ganzation of company to date 3, 02o ,632 %
Total losses paid from organization
of company to date ...... ...... 1,747 ,242 35
g. BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA, 1877.
Amount If risks taken $685.. 545 90
Amount Of premiums received :. 1908 46
Amount OF losses paid -. 6,099 80
Amount Of losses incurred claimed
and unclaimed 1890. ...... 5.2l2 Os
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-04-11

The kermic fever is raging to such
an extent that bald-headed man,
who fell asleep at party, mad his
head covered with Greek goddesses
before he got awake.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-04-11

Ii the man who made a mistake last
evening in the matter of umbrellas
Will call at this Office he viii be well
come to all he can hear to his adj
vantage.
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Interest due and accrued on
bonds and stocks not included
in market value 1850. 1880. 3,550 oO
Premiums in due course OF col
lectlOn ...... OU,do -
Bills receivable, taken for Ma
rine and Inland risks 49,. 10,022 ~
Aggregate amount of all actual,
available assets. -. So79, la 96
Q LIABILITIES.
Net amount of unpaid losses 46, 437 IS
sure ali Outstanding risks. :. 1883 Al
! All other demands against the
| Company, viz: $50 w
Total liabilities, except cap
ital and net surplus ......:. l66,9ol 30
Joint stock capital paid up in
cash ............ 2UU,U1U w
Surplus beyond capital. IL, 1873 6O
Aggregate liabilities, including
paid up capital and surplus. 379, IA 80
8. INCOME, 1877.
Net cash actually received for
premiums. SIC, $40 40
Interest received on bonds and
mortgages 49,. 5,ooS ~
Interest and dividends received
from all other sources. .....,. $40 IS
viz. -. 49,. ........ 2e,5l2 "a
Total income. 49,. ..... 1921 .Oss 80
4. EXPENDITURES, 1877.
Net amount paid for losses $500. $3.50, O84 81
Cash dividends actually paid. $3.50 90
Salaries of officers, clerks and
other employees 3S,23S 93
Paid for commissions and brOk-
erage 80. 49,. ....... -. 1886 80
Amount paid for State, national
and local taxes q. 399 10
Aggregate cash expendi-
lures, during the year Ct. ss16, s7S Is
4. MISCELLANEOUS.
Total amount of outstanding
risks Dec. 81, 1877. $3.50. Sl4 ,221 ,9Sl 90
Total premiums received, from
organization or company to
date. 3,2l3,9 1913 w
Total losses paid from organiza-
ton of company to date ...... ,296 ,O8S 81
6. BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA, 1877.
Amount Of risks taken; $1,000 90
Amount Of premiums received. 1851 81
STATE OF MINNESOTA, !
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
WHEREAS, The Roger Williams Insurance
Company of the State of Rhode Island, has
filed III this Department a sworn statement eX
hibiting its condition and business for the year
ending December 3lst 1877, and has other
wise fully complied with the requirements OF
the insurance laws of this State.
Now, therefore, l, A. R. McGill, Insurance
Commissioner of the state of Minnesota, do
hereby certify that the above named Company
Isl fully empowered through its authorized
agents, to tranasct its appropriate business OF
Fire Insurance in this State, according to the
laws hereof unit! the 3lst day of January, A.
d. 1879.
Witness my hand and official seal this 4th
day of March, 1878.
A. x. MCGILL,i
Insurance Commissioner.
I. r. A. STUDDART.
AGENT. ST. PAUL.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA

tDgFARTNESI OF lxsCEASCE.
wHEgEAs, The United States Branch Of
the North q erman Fire Insurance Company 81
of the State Of New York. hasfled IN this
Department sworn statement exhibiting its
condition and business for the year ending
Dc 3ist, 1877, and has otherwise fully COM
piled With the requirements Of the insurance.
hws 81 this Stafe.
Nov therefore, /, A. r Mc0ill, Insurance
Commiuiouer q the State q Minnesota, do
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-04-11

When does man become q ssburn.
ing" poeti When he's q versifier.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-04-11
STATE OF MINNESOTA,

STATE OF MINNESOTA. }
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
WHEREAS, The Northwestern National insu-
rance Company Of the state Of Wisconsin, has
filed in this department a sworn statement ex-
hibiting its condition and business for the
year ending December slst, 1877, and has
otherwise fully complied with the requirs-
ments OF the Insurance laws OF this state
Now Therefore, !, A. r. McGil, Insurance
Commissioner Of the State of Minnesota, do
hereby certify that the above named company
is fully empowered, through its authorized
agents, to transact its appropriate business Of
Fire Insurance in this State, according to the
laS thereof, until the 3lst day Of January, A.
D 1879.
Witness nv hand and seal the first day Of
February 1877.
A. r. McGILL,
Insurance Commissioner.
l. r. a. STUDDART.
AGENT, ST. PAUL.
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81 n r. OT
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
WHEREAS, The Howard Insurance Com
pany Of the State OF New York, has filed in
this Department a sworn statement exhibiting
its condition and business for the year ending
Decemb 3lst, 1877, and has otherwise fully
complied with the requirements Of the iDsu-
rance laws Of this State.
Now therefore, /, A. x. McGill, Insurance
Commissioner Of the State Of Minnesota, do
hereby certify that the above named Company
is fully empowered, through its authorized
agents. TO transact it, appropriate business Of
Fire Insurance in this State, according to the
laws thereof, until the 3ist dsysof January, A.
ID. 1879.
Witness my hand and official seal this 4th
day Of March, 1878.
A. x. McGILL,
Insurance Commissioner.
I. r. a. STUDDAR1.
AGENT, ST. PAUL.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-26
Couldn't Behave Herself.

A Saratoga correspondent of the New
York Commercial advertiser overheard
two young ladies talking, and this Is
what they said:
Well, I'm going home tomorrow"
"What for pray Z"
Because can't behave myself"
"Well, out with it, Jennie. What
have you been doing.
Lots of things"
swell, give us the first Y''
You know Frank Kennedy, Nell =
'That soft, simpering fellow that
always tells you how charming you
look ?n
Exactly. This morning saw him
coming, and made up my mind to take
him down. put my diamond broach
in chair, pin upwards, and asked him
to sit down"
g He sat, of course, and what then ?"
He jumped up and yelled: "Oh,
my" What's the trouble ?'' /
asked. Nothing in particular, only l
thought of an engagement at this very
moment; you must excuse me-" And
off he went; and, would you believe it,
Nell, the broach was sticking to him.
'That was awful, Jennie" and the
two girls giggled together for five min
utes. Nell broke the spell by demand
ing: "What next ?'
Why, you see, was talking with
that young sprig of clergyman, the
Rev. Tom Parsons. We had nearly
talked each other to death, when, as
luck would have it, he made some re-
mark about mosquitoes. was on my
native heath at once, and began to tell
him of my experience at Rockaway.-
Did they not bite very hard 7" inquir-
ed the Rev. Thomas. II WISH" Mr..
Parsons, said L, you could see my legs
and judge for yourself"
"That was horrid speech, Jennie.
How could you say such thing Y'
Why, Nell, it popped out before 1
knew it,"
And what did Mr.. Parsons say?''
He blushed clean to the eyes, and l
run away"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-26
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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-26
Be Reasonable In All Things.

As they were about to quaff, one Of
the party suddenly called out to another,
" Hello, Dougherty, you drinking
whisky? Sure it was only yesterday
you towld me ye was a taytotler."
"Well," " said Mr.. Dougherty, evidently
somewhat disconnected, "you're right,
Misther Kelly-it's quite right ye are
L am a taytotler, it's true, but Him
not bigoted one ~
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-26

pg@ A few months ago, one of the
masters of country grammar school
died. The school building closed on
the day of the funeral. Johnny Smith
spent the time playing by a pond near
his house. A few days since, his mother
sent him to school as usual, but Johnny
preferred playing by the pond, where he
met his father. His father inquired why
he was not at school. Johnny said
there was no school, and when pressed
for reason, replied, triumphantly,
That man is dead again !"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-26

Mt can make money faster at work for us than
at anything else. Capital not required we
VIII start you Sl2 per day at home made by the
everywhere to work for us. Now Is the time
Costly outfit and terms free. Address TRUE Il
CO.. Augusta. Maine. II Tyr
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-26

IMPORTANT NOTICE. = The subscriber
Il late OF the firm of Rhoades 4 Smith, would
respectfully inform the citizens of BLAIN
and vicinity that he has opened WAGON
MAKER-SHOP, and is prepared to make new
wagons and repair old ones at short notice. and
at from TEN to TWENTY per cent. cheaper than
the old firm.
As- Give me call. Satisfaction guaranteed.
JACOB SMITH.
Blain. August g. 1857
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-26

Ia A Clergyman in Washington be-
ing about to baptize child, asked the
father, " What is your name ?''" Thom-
as Mcguire, sir, replied the man. "Well,
Thomas, do you spell your name with a
big c. or little g p" I'D like it
middling large, if you please sir" re-
piled the parent.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-26

a. A gentleman had occasion to COM
plain the other day to his landlady that
his milk was entirely deficient in cream,
and seemed, in fact, little better than
milk and water. The woman was quite
indignant, and said: "Of course you
can't see any cream in it if you don't
look in the proper place! You ought
to stir it up-there's plenty there, only
it's gone to the bottom"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-26

ItLANNRLS-A splendid assortment OF Flah
a nels, Just opened by +. MORTIMER.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-26

Ga A gentleman coming into the room
of the late DIR. Barton told him that Mr..
Vowel was dead. Whatl'' said he,
"Vowel dead let us be thankful it was
neither u nor i.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-26

EDT Mistress of herself was the spouse
of the old gentleman who contrived to
tumble off the ferry boat into the
Mississippi, and was encouraged to
struggle for the dear life by his better
half shouting: So There, Samuel; didn't
/ tell you so? Now, then, work your
legs, flap your arms, hold your breath
and repeat the Lords Prayer, for it's
mighty onsartin, Samuel, whether you
land in Vicksburg or eternity"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-26

tB- Birds init one fedder goes nit
demselves," is the way Dutchman re-
peated the old adage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-26

It was to be given at LEIPZIG Gewandhaus under tn
composers own baton, on the 10Th inst.
John Church & Co. are publishing the music
to be performed at the festival in Cincinnati next May
They have issued in book form the vocal parts and piano
forte Accomplishments of Mr. Otto Singers Festival
Ode" and Theodore ThOmass arrancement OF selcclohs
from Gluck's Aoes.e, with an EnSsh trahsiatoh Vi
the words.
A new theatrical organization, styled Col
yle's Folly Company. will present tie musical bur
esque of "The Babes In the Woods" at the Grand
Opera House, next Monday This troupe comprises
members Of the lately dsbandcd Lydia Thompson Bur
csCue Troupe Mr. W. Edonln and Mdlle Rousseau are It's
leaders IL contains also. parsonage entitled tine
Wonderful Mechanical Donkey.
Mr.. Sotherns first appearance in America
made on November l. 1852, at the National Theatre
Boston. lie then acted under the assumed name OF
Douglas Stewart The characters he assumed onhat oc
casiOn was Pongloss in the Heir at Law, ana John
Dobbs in the farce of that name Lord Du6eTiy was
played by W. H. Curtis long since dead Def Dorfds ny
DR. Prior also dead: Zckiei H0mespun by f. = Buxton,
marked by The first appearance in Boston of Miss Cor
nelia Jefferson sister Of the eminent comedian. ms
acted in NewYork as Douglas Stewart, and supported
Matilda Heron at Wallack's old theatre He was the
ArB,aRd TO her Cdmife
Mrs Charlotte Morrison, manager OF the
Opera House. at Toronto, lately the recipient Of
n complimentary benefit at her theatre. THIS tribute
was rendered to Mrs Morrison by the GoyeTnOrGcncral
Of Canada and leading citizens Of Toronto. The affair
was very successful Mrs. M0riso is Of
the daughters of the distinguished and lamcnted John
Nickinson-famous in HacGSac, and in many kindred
emotional and romantic parts-and. Mics Charlotte
NChipsOn, she long gained bright dlstlnc ion on
the stage. TIE Toronto Globe says Mrs. Morrison Is
cmrenily a daughter OF Toronto. she has grown up
and earned her fame under the eyes OF our people she
been known among since her childhood as daugh
ter WIFE, ana mOther-in all of them admirable She has
been known all tie while gifted and charming
actress of unspOttei character. And for years past
she has spirtcdly maintained place Of amusement
worthy OF our city, and credtable TO herself"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-26
DEATH or WILLIlM Il. STEWIRT

William X. Stewart, formerly president oil
the Board OF Supervisors. and for many years promi
nent builder this city. died early last evening at hS
residence, No. s13 Fifh-avc at the age OF h'tyhice
years. His death was very unexp otcd. For week,
he had been complaining Of rheumatism but was not
confined TO his bed until yesterday AFTERNOON wheh lie
was attacked by peritonitis. His death followed III
few hours.
Mr.. Stewart was native OF Vermont. but came 10 th'S
city when little more than boy. and began to Work ms
mason. lie began poor but during thirty years OF
earnest work amassed a handsome fortune. lie
gained q record for honesty and far dealing
as q builder and contractor. He built tho st.
Inkes Hospital II. b. Clanin & Co.'S dry goods
store The Herald building, A. l. Stewaits futh
ave. residence, Stewards Hotel for women at
Fourth-aye. and Thlrty-second-st, aud many
other prominent buildings In 1851 he became
a member OF the Board OF Supervisors, and continued
IN Office until 1867 During Two years OF ms service ne
was pr, sidcnt Of the Board Mr.. Stewart was
a Republican in politics lie took prominent
part la urging the erection OF new County
t-house and before his term OF ONCE rs Supervisor
was over had the satisfaction OF helping on tAe work
He was not connected In any way however, win
the frauds perpetratcd by The tweed Iins;
Although In public life In this city Tor seFefa
years. Mr. Stewart sustained the least lnpuiaiOn
of dishonesty In the OF the city, lie was inei
her of the Rev Dr. Burchards Church, In Ihlftcenht
and WAS "a generous giyor In all the clhfities of
that church. six years ago he retired from active
business aud lived quietly with his vile ana children at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-26
ALBANY NOTES.
ALBANY. friday. j.

ALBANY lIIday. Jan. %. 1873.
The Governor has pardoned william llazlelt, who was
scntcncei on September 2s 1916 from Oneida County,
to Auburn Prison years. THIS pardon IL granted
upon the recommendation OF tho Judge aud D-trct-A
fney Thcy are opinion that the prisoner shoald not
have pleaded guilty fOI they arc now satisfied nc was III
uuccIt OF the crime.
The defendants In The canal ca.e OF the People against
Dcnson Bedcn and Gale have appealed to the General
Term from Judgment against them for 5000 AZ,
damages aud costa
Mr. NytnbOrc presented bill I'm the Assembly dccid
oily favorable to the National Guard. II provides That
any member OF the National Guard, when IN uniform
aud going coming from any parade, shall pass free
ihroig all toll gates and over all toll bridges and ferries
within thC stale.
Mr. Fitzgerald presented hil providing for sanitary
inspection of the schools and schO, buildings
of the CITY Of Ncw-YOrk II provides for the appoint
ucut eight nspe ctOrs physclans, by the Board y!
Health to do the work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-26
PUBLIC OPINION.

Mr.. Carl Schurz is much cast down in spirit,
and will not be cOmtOrted until General Sherman has
withdrawn his letter OF commentator to 0nH!sSOner
smith, aud confesses he did not know what he was writ
ing about Truly the rcformcr a modest man. New
York Commercial Advertiser Rep)
Bristow stock in the West is way below par.
The ihde pendent Republican press which favored MS
nominate for PrCsident at the last National EepuD-
can Convention, gives back no word OF cncouHgcncnt
House ii mast be by the OF Boston acknowledgements
natl Enquirer (DcmD
If there was conspiracy last Summer to
put Hayes aud put Tlden in, II il an event OF so
startling and interesting character that al the palc-
ulars aud the OF all the men engaged III II should
be made public official ana authoritative manner
New Orleans Times (DCm)
The financial question is not a sectional one,
and the friends of honest money throughout the whole
country. should cooperate in exposing the lsehood ana
i>cevOus purposes OF those whO 90 promote their own
selfish ends, seeking to knde sectional &nOsItlcs
the seeds OF GiscOrd in the hearts oil people
whose interests IDENTICAL Boston Advertiser (RepD