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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-09

When storage Is necessary, iGC
per bbi. per mOAth in Spanish m0n,
ey j. charged.
We al-o beg leave to submit with
this report a copy of The 'ftUhGn
Tariff" ;" showing duties OH import,
ana exports. i0nr Jee dues, etc,
together with a cory OF Havana
weekly reports, price culreat, etc.,
Of date of Jan. :. i>1-.
We find thatin regard 10 trade
prices fluctuote mutually IN propor'
ton to supply and deinand, fan
more so than other average porsS.
The trade. uDOn ihe whole, is Pc
culiar, and. a. Il now EXISTS. s!IGHlll
be dealt with by our people Witii
ali csc OF vigilance.
In IN !nfervieH with Mr.. VIII
iIer-OH, lat night, he gave mn
American reporter some very in
teresting point@ concerning The ey.
cur-.0n. He .aid rhe trip was very
pleasant indeed. The weather,
while the party were eli the Ocean'
both gci,lg ana returning, was very
fire, the Captain of tie ran JacintO
stating that they were among the
smCOthest trips he had ever made.
They landed at Havana just eight
hours ahead of a fearful storm al
sea. Most of the ladies experienced
sea sickness, but soon got over il
and were "a eager as any to see the
sights on their arrival al Havana.
Col. John G. Burch was elected
general chairman of the delegations,
aud presided at the various enter
tainnients given on the way, Mr.
r. M. Demere, of one OF the savan'
nah papers, was elected secretary,
! Reaching Havana they were mOsi
| Hospitality and kindly treated. They
! did the city In eOIantes, drawn by
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-09

y 9 --'--'' NJ NI- --'.T'T- = --''--'-
in"i[ a' ;iGl u extend lta Am" =
can ..1,ic. tal I'll o. ufc cninioa,
tuat l,nC"s az "xisting 9Ha i'err. 4
treaty C.e outlook rna o. ~ sinu
was an 'hinE nHt IL iariar Il
EXPIRE sa;i 4 desire t.s. s"po.aiao
woui,' rNan!- tgou Oin Fcju ~
Mu* OF reiier. ald he .i're }5 uJ.-,,
YET come when are door WUu,i lie
t!lro,Vn open 10 rec o. cgual trade
HiIa ~.
Account sales OF 200 bbls. trippie
extra, per ~teamer from New Or
leans Jan. y, 1873:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-09
No less than three hundred insuI

No less than three hundred insnr-
ance companies have discontinued
business in the United States since
1870. Some of these have paid
back to their stockholders in full,
some paid all their losses and part
of their stockholders, and a few
failed to pay their losses in full, and,
Of course, had nothing to pay to
stock holders.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-09

A MONTANA Justice of the Peace
doesn'tsplurge any when he marries
couple. He says, "Arisel Grab
hands! Hitched! Six dollars"
And that Is all there Is to II.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29
THE SPEAKERSHIP.

Ii is said that the friends of j. L. Morri.
son will urge his name for Speaker of the
House Of Representatives at the approach.
ing session Of the State Legislature. Mr.
Morrison is the member from Morgan
county. and is legislator Of experience, a
weil-posted parliamentarian, and one of the
ablest lawyers in the state, having served
as chairman of the committee on judiciary
with eminent distinction, at the last legisla.
tive session. Of course, We do not wish tc
be understood as advocating the election Of
any Republican to the Speakership, or any
other Legislative Office, so far as that is con.
cerned- but Mr.. Morrisons election would
do honor to the party in which he trains
and we have no doubt would be as general
iy satisfactory to the Democracy as any one
not Democrat in the state.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29
MATTERS OF LOCAL IMPORT.

Miss Ida Harbaugh, of Aurora, Ind,
As in the city, visiting relatives.
County court will convene again next
Monday, for the transaction of probate bus
mess chiefly.
The Illinois Legislature convenes on
the 9Th day of January, which is the We'd
nesday after the first Tuesday Of that
month.
The snow man erected on Nineteenth
street, yesterday, was a shapely monster,
Though decidedly ghostly in the eyes of
passing animals.
The Illinois Central depot was well
hlled with Texas cotton yesterday brought
TO Cairo by the l., NJ. & S. road, to 90 east
on the cars OF the Illinois Central.
The editor of THE BULLETIN devoted
half the day to thanksgiving, yesterday, and
the other half to the local columns of THE
BuLLETIN--hence, the substitution of a
story for editorial
--Pettis and Bird are getting their goods
in shape in their new quarters, and very
senslbly resort to the medium furnished BY
TnE BULLETIN to let the people know
where they can obtain unquestonable bar
gains.
The slightest pull" we have seen in man,
day, was made by locomotive on tn
Kentucky incline yesterday. The load con
sisted Of six freight cars, and we almos
shuddcr to think Of the head Of steal
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29
CONSUMPTIyES.
ITO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser retired physician, having prov
identially discovered, while Medical Missionary
n southern Asia, II very simple vegetable remedy
for the speedy and permanent cure Of Consumpton,
Asthma, Bronchitis Catarrh, and all throat and
lung affections. also positive and radical specific
for Nervous Debility Premature Decay, and all
Nervous Complaints. feels 1t his duty to make II
known TO the suffering fellows. Actuatcd by this
motive he will chccrfully send (ircc of charge to
all who desire It, the recipe for preparing and tal
directions for successfully using this pryvidcn.ially
discovered remedy Those who wish to avail them
selves Of the benefits Of this discovery without cost
can do 30 by return mail, by addressing with
stamp, Dir. CHARLES p. MARSHAlLL,
No. SO Niagara Street,
BUFFALO, NY
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

bling drunken laborers, steamboat hands
and others, of the pocket money they may
have at the time Of becoming oblivious.
The men they rob may realize the loss; but
can fix the crime on nobody, and thus the
criminal escapes prosecution. These form
the only class Of criminals that our police
are powcrless to cxtirpatc or bring to pun.
ishment.
The reader Of THE BULLETIN, who
cons our Advertising columns, will dis
cover that Harmon Il Co. have mule for
sale, We have inspected the mule, and
feel no hesitation in saying that he, she or
it is just such mule as somebody will be
sure to want. 1t is entirely tractable, and
he will stand more foolishness about her
business end" than any other mule in
Cairo. We don't wish to be understood as
intimating that his rear pedals can't be ex-
cited into action for, while it is true that
all politicians have their price, it is also
true that all mules will, under the stimu.
lus of sufficient aggrayation, kick with
the fury of a scorned female, and the force
of Roman catapult. But lannon's mule
is, as We have said, very tractable-a fami-
ly mule, so far above the meanness of injur-
ing women and children, that he would
scorn to fling his heels at any kind of an
object that maintaineda lower altitude than
the fancy work on the top of the steamer
Towards chimneys.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

FINE TEA A SPECIALITY. We have one
Of the largest, best and freshest stocks of
groceries in town, and will sell as low, if
not lower than any house in Cairo. Give
usa call and don't forget the place.
We also have a stock of toys that will be
sod at cost to close out.
PETTIs& BIRD, The Popular Grocers.
Co.. Eighth Street and Washington Avenue.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

WOOD SEvENTY-FIvE CENTS PER LOAD.
Until December 18th, the Cairo Box and
Basket company will sell at their factory
corner of Thirty fourth and Levee streets,
dry wood at IS cents per load. Will deliver
same to any part Of the city at sl25 per
load. To receive prompt attention, cash
must accompany the order.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29
CELLER's COUGH SYRUP.

Over ,0Oo0 900 bottles sold. II Is the most pleasant
and popular remedy for Coughs, Colds, Cr9qp,
lIoarsncss and all throat and lung diseases, mas
been In use for half century. Doctors fsconm III
save: III saved my two children from the grave,
A l.. Simmons, OF Baltimore, Nd, also says: ~
will care the worst cough Immediately ASK your
druggist or general storekeeper for u ana laks nS
other, Prices, 25c, So, and 81. 90 per bottle. sena
for circular. r. 4. Sellers a. Co., Proprietors'
Pittsburg, Pa. Barclay Bros, Agents, Cairo.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

For RENT to small family, cottage No. 30
Tenth street, between Washington aud Wal
nut. Three rooms, good cistern and wood
shed, or summer kitchen. Apply at No.
80 Tenth street i. A. BURNETT.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29
NOTICE

Il hereby given that default having been made IN
the payment OF the amount secured to be paid by
certain mortgage or deed Of trust executed by Pat
rick Clancy and Mary Clancy. his wife: TO John Z
Harman. Trustee dated the LIST day of November
A. D. 1874 and recorded in the Recorders ONCE n
and for Alexander county In the state OF Illinois ~
Book NJ of Deeds, on page etc, the undeIsigneu'
said Trustee. will on saturday the 4th day OF JAM
ary A. D. 1879, between the hours OF 10 o'clock M
and o'clock =. NJ, Of that day; to wit at II clo'N
A. NJ. under and by virtue Of the power OF sale Goa.
public yenduc, to the highest bidder. for cash OF
The Court house door In said City Of cairo, in Aex'
andcr county and State of Illinois all ths r,fht,
Clancy his wife or their assigns in and to lot num-
bered is, (sixtccn) In block numbered o. isixl n
said City of Cairo, according to the recorded a'
thereof with the appurtenances TO SATISFY we laF
trust. , ,-e
N'S'' JOHN q. HARTMAN,
Trustee
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

If you would save money, buy your
school books, stationery, etc, Of A. W. Py-
att & Co. Their stock is full, and little
inquiry will satisfy you that their prices are
as low as the lowest
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

LADIES who have been waiting for our
fine cloth top shoes, the latest styles, and
the best quality in the country, can now be
supplied. o. HAWTHORN & Co.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

To those who fail to receive proper at
tcntion during the middle Of the day while
our store is so much crowded. we would
say that after 3 p. m. we can attend to all
o. HAWTHORN L. Co.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

For the largest and best selected stock
of Liquors, Wines and Cordials of all kinds,
to be found in Southern Illinois, go to
SToCKFLETH 81 BROss.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29
LETTIE COLEMAN'S LAUNDRY

Mrs Lettie Coleman has reopencd her
laundry on Fourth street, between Washing
ton and Commercial avenues, and takes this
method Of informing her old friends and
patrons that she is again at their services,
and solicits their patronage. She has re-
duccd prices to suit the times.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

FoR good shave tor ten cents, good
hair cut for twenty-five cents, go to Henry
Schicks barber shop, No. 142 Commercial
Avenue.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

Buy your school books OF A. w. Pyatt &
Co. Their stock is complete, and their
prices such as defy successful competition.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

NoTIcE.-To WHOM IT NAY CONCERN. The Cairo
Bulletin Co.. viii pay no bills contracted by any OF
ir employees, or any one connected with THE Bull
LErIS. unless the same IL made on q written order
signed by myself snd,he order mus, be attached 10
the bill when presented.
,Jouy H. OBERlY
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

We place before the people of Cairo the
latest and most elegant styles of custom
made boots and shoes O. HAWTHORN & Co.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

SMOKERS, II you wish fine Key West
or Imported cigar, call at Korsmeyer's
cigar store. 1t is the only place in the city
almost daily in receipt of fresh goods
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29
ygw ADVERTISEMENTS.
MEATH DEFEATED.

For over 80 years SELLERS LIVER PILLS have
Ssrn the standard remedy for Liver Complaint.
Costiyrness, Sick Headache, Pain IN Shoulders or
Back, Dizziness, Coated Tongue Fever ana agS hs
Liver or stomach Thomas Adams, Of Big sandy
XIV, save: sellers Pills have saved hundreds Of
dollars in doctors bills In this country, X. n.
sellers a Co., Propriciors, Pittsburg, Pa barclay
Nras Avents Cairo,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29
EUROPEAN HOTEL.

By Mrs. Harry Walker, Commercial ave-
nue., corner Sixth street.
DAY BOARD $3.50 PER WEEK.
In connection with the Hotel is first
class bar and billiard room on opposite side
of the street; also wholesale and retail
oyster depot. Fresh oysters received daily
and sold at the lowest market rates. Or.
ders from home or abroad will receive
prompt attention. Go and see stock and
prices before purchasing elsewhere.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

OUR line OF fine Shoes t5r ladies,
children and mems wear has never been so
complete as at this time.
o. HAYTHORg & Co.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

MULE FOR SALE.--A strong, tractable
mule, well adapted for service in dray,
will be sold at low figure.
Apply to HARMON & Co.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29
STOVES.

The finest stoves in the world. The
Westminster Base Burner, and the Cham
pon Monitor cook stove at
IAIIEy's
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

A FULL line of those elegant cloth top
boots for ladies and children's wear, just
opened. o. HAWTHORN & Co.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

For the best California Brandies and
Wines, go to ST0cRFLETH T. BRoss.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

For the best brands of old handmade
Sour and Sweet Mash Whiskeys, 90 to
SToCKFLETH & BROss.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

A COMPLETE tine of West Bros, fine
shoes at o. HAWTHORN g. Co.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

PoR fine imported Liquors, 60 TO
SToCKFLETu & BRoss.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

For the finest imported Wines, 90 TO
SToCKFLETH e. BRoss.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

WAR. WAR--What has the war with
England and Afghanistan got to do with
our selling
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29
Washington Avenue.
LEGAL.

NOTICE
il hereby given to Nellie Gnfiney Timothy Gafney,
William Gainey and Mary Gatmcy. that Isabel Gad-
ney has fled petition against them for partition 81
the premises described in said petition, which suit
is now pending In the Alexander circuit court, aud
that summons has been issued In said suit agansi
you, rcturnabe on the first day OF the next Jahu3'
term 1879 OF said Alexander circnit court TO be be-
gun and holden AZ the Court-hon-e In the city OF
Cairo Alexander county, Illinois ON the hrst Mon
day Of January, 1879.
Clerk Of said court
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29

CHEW Jackson's best Sweet Navy To-
bacco.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-11-29
THE DAILY BULLETIN.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY AND COUNTY.
Only Morning Daily in Southern Illinois.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

HTTY TREASURER.
We are authorized 10 announce the name OF Al
YRsD ConNGs Ne candidate for City Treasurer at
The ensuing city election,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-09
AElDOuLRIERS FOR EDGIRG Ind INSERTION !!

1--WE can beat the world in styles and prices fine
stock of Ladies Coaks tho handsomest in the city, with
an entire new stock of Ladies' Hose, fancy and plain
Misses and Chdrens Hose, long Ladies Necktles
and Collars and Cuffs something entirely new with large
line in red and white Fannels, Opera Flannes IN all
shades 10 pieces OF Jeans from l5c to 5Oc and large
stock of white and colored Blankets A complete and
we'll assorted stock of ReadyNlade Clothing, for Men,
Youth and Boys. We fit man so inches around the
waist also BOYS years old. An immense stock of Over
coats fine line OF Black Cloth Coats, fine black Doeskln
Pants and White Silk Vests for marrying purposes
which we make speciality. The best assorted stock
of Kid Gloves in the city for men ladies and misses
The largest stock of beautiful Ruchngs we ever ham
died We also have fnl stock in nice Carpets, Rugs,
Oil Cloths and Matngs which propose to sell very
low A fine line of Piece Goods for Sutings, and a
very large stock Gents Furnishing Goods Linen Collars
Neckes Underwear and great many articles to numer-
Gus to mention. Also big line of Trunks and Nases.
In Boots and Shoes have as large stock as any
house in the ctv and propose sell them low. Also
nice line of nobby goods iu Hats and Caps.
Having sustained very heavy loss by the late hre
would like the good people of Montgomery and adjon-
inc couuties give share of their patronage and
will sell goods cheap the cheapest Quick sales and
small profits is my motto Everything bought at my
house is guaranteed Thanking my friends for their very
kind patronage in the past respectfully beg contIn
nce of the same, promising them honest and fair dealing
and low prices Respectfully
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-09
PHILIP LIEBER.

have moved to nay new store, McCormacs oulldhS III
about two weeks.
Saiesmen-Alex WE'LL, Gus Harrison, Sam. Klein,
r. D. Caldwell. octo,'o
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19

factory work of the kind l have ever
seen. It ought to be in every library
and counting room, and the longer It is
used the more highly willit be uppre.
ciated." .9.H..f
W. w. Chandler, General Agent
Star Union Line. Chicago, writes:
an offer Of a hundred dollars for
The book. or eren fec times that sum,
wona not buy Il from ME, ,cere II an
impowiJility to procure another copy"
Rev. A. b. F. Kerr, Mayor Of San
Marcos. prououuoes it lone Of the
most valuable books Of reference l
have ever seen"
All parties desiring the above work,
or further information concerning it,
will be called upon with specimen
copy by addressing the agent, Mr.. I.
j. FAUST, San Marcos, Texas, by postal
card or otherwise.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19

The american Sketch Book, a His.
torical and Home Journal, edited and
published by Mrs. Bella French, it 10
announced in o circular, will shortly
be issued from this city. The Sketch
Book for the past three years has been
published in Minnesota, but has been
removed to Galveston with the design
of making it the pioneer magazine Of
Texas. 1t will contain historical
sketches and descriptions of Texas.
business, scientific, fashion and farm
notes, gossip, stories, poetry and such
matter as is usually found in first. class
magazine literature. Mrs. French Is .
poet, author, editor, and withala prao.
teal printer. aud bears the reputation
Of woman of fine judgment and true
talent. The Ne,cs wishes the Ameri.
can Sketch Book every measure Of
success.-[ Galueston Ne,cs.
We promised to give a notice Of the
above work. and copy that Of the Ne,os
as containing what seems proper to be
said on the subject.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19

New DAILY PApER.-We are in
receipt of the EUening Courier, a very
handsome, new six-column paper at
San Antonio. conducted by our friend
and former foreman. James 9. Cochran,
a gentleman of skill and taste both as
printer and editor. We heartily wish
the new paper the success which it GER
tainly merits. Any of our citizens who
may desire to secure q bright daily !,
brimming over with the local news O.
our western metropolis-San Antonio
do we'll to order copy of the
Evening Courier. The price is only
fifty cents month, which is certainly
very reasonable for such a paper.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19
Personal.

Miss Annie Durham has returned
home.
a venerable Mexican known as Ra
phae!, went TO meet the Montezumas
one day this week.
Mr.. Henry, OF the firm of Henry &
Rudy produce dealers of San Antonio,
called on us on Thursday.
Judge Konc has $50. set Of parlor
furniture at MIR. Wards awaiting the
completion of his new house. Our
bachelor friend, Lucius Daley, we
hear it said will soon need one Of the
same sort"
We called on Col. Polk one day this
week. and found him arranging for q
busy agricultural and horticultural
campaign. He showed us some Po'
laud-C China Pigs which were beauties,
and no mistake. Although the Colo
mel has gone beyond Purgatory." he
may still be regarded as ION the safe
side"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19
among the Dead Failures

OF the past, how many bogus uostrums may DO
numberedi beginning their careers with . tre-
mendous flourish Of trumpets, blasoned for TIM
in the public prints and on flaming posters. soon,
but not too soon, were they RELOCATED to the lin.
DO Of things lost on earth. But Hos'etter's Stom
ach Bitters 10 living and thriving remedy. u
nor open competition affect It. On the contrary,
contrast with inferior rival preparations only ~.
creases its popularity. 1t has been repeatedly
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10 thoroughly reliable invigorapt Of the feeble,
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nerves, cures rheumatic ailments and kidney COM
plants and eradicates and prevents Intermittent
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AppLEToN's JoURNAL.-Since pub.
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