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Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
THE CATlN NEW CASTLE
The Exhibition This MOrninx Wan
Attended-The Wretches Well Dr. :.
cd by the sheriff,

The Exhibition THIS MOrninw Wan
Attended-The wretches Well D,e,.
cd by the sheriff.
This morning one of the periodics
exhibitions that have been amusisr
the rising population of this place fJS
years back. came off. As usual the,4
was great crowd, many of whom Ia
see the show, had footed it from vii,
mington distance of some six mils.
At II O'Clock the gates were thrown
open, and the crowd uf gamin pushed
and "scrouged''into the jail yard. There
they waited.
The first man brought out was Fran.
cisco Marion. He was convicted Of rob.
bing Jefferis towling store in Whining
ton. He received twenty lashes and
took them without finching.
The second was a colored man, suli.
van Schofield. He is an old offender
and one who bears the reputation Of
having, by constant contact with tn.
institution, become familiar with til,
tcIioIS VI tHt sltudLi0Hs lie LOOK hkI
twenty calmly, and without any -vi
dence of physical discomfort.
The third was Peter Smith a wh.|
man who was sentenced for stealing Al
five cent towel. There were ten lasu.s
given very light.
George Waters coiored man npn
received twenty. He took them ,hiI
osophically ana as though it was of an
every day occurrence.
George 7. Fisher young white man
heavily built was next brought out
He stepped briskly to the post, and as
his hands sought the bracelets his -y.
ranged martyr like along the low row
of admiring faces that were arrayei in
solid front before him. He got ,ra
lashes and seemed grateful tina. !.
wasn't any more.
His flesh was very tender and as the
twentieth stroke drcsnd-d, the skin.
that was so loosely and insecurey at
tached to the ribs, presented raw
mass of blisters and stripes from " d
the blood was starting.
This closed the performance and Ii.
large audience quickly dispersed.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
The Panama Ship Canal.

The international Congress to di. =
cuss projects for ship canal across the
Isthmus of Panama met on Thursday
at the Grand Hotel, Paris. M. Ferdi-
nand de Lesseps was elected President;
Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen, of the
United States Navy, was chosen one of
the Vice Presidents. All of the Powers
applied to sent delegates, including
England, Italy and Russia. The Secre
tary read paper on the subject before
the Congress, after which it was re.
solved to divide the members into five
committees to discuss the undertaking,
and the meeting adjourned until Mon
day.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
More Ministerial Changes.

Rev. Mr.. Todd, Presiding Elder OF
Dover District, has changed Rev. &. S.
Gassner from Ellendale to Milton, and
appointed Rev. A. b. Prettynan, stu
dent at the Conference Academy, to the
pastoral charge of Glendale circuit.
Mr.. Gassner, however, is still to occu,
py an advisory relation to his late
charge; is to preach there every third
Sabbath-exchanging with Mr.. Pretty
man who will preach in Milton-and
will administer the Sacrament of the
Lords Supper regularly at the several
appointments. This arrangement the
Sentinel" says, satisfies the people OF
Glendale circuit, who while loyalty
submitting, would have been greatly
afflicted and discouraged by the abso
lutte removal of their highly esteemed
DaStOr,
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
A Man Blown, Up.

Two or three days ago a party o.
workmen were engaged III sinking a
well deeper at the residence of W. J,
Lang near Falkland, it being necessary
to blast through strata of rock at the
bottom.
A blast having been made ready the
man who Lit the fuse was being drawn
to the top when the rope broke and the
unfortunate man fell to the bottom OF
the we'll and received the force Of the
blast as it went off. The man whose
name we could not learn it is said is
living though terribly cut up by the
blast.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
Going down the Bay.

The Washington Bay Club composed
of members of the Washington Fire Co.. +,
are now making arrangements for their
4th annual trip down the Bay. Leaving
Wilmington, Saturday, August :.nd,
they propose taking in the Chesapeake
Bay as far down as Fortress Monroe,
stopping at all the principal places on
their route and expect to be gone about
10 days. They Lave engaged a fine
new so ton Schooner from Maurice River,
N. J. They expect to make this the
best trip of the season. The club at
present numbers about 90 men.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
Our Boys social.

Several young men known as sour
Boys Club,' gave social in the Hark-
ness Academy Building, Tenth and
Market streets, last evening. The grand
march, which took place at about nine
o'clock, was led by Mr.. Daniel Keegan
and Miss Mary Tucker, forty couples
participating. The music was furnished
by Prof. Howard Sines, and the happy
couples tripped the light fantastic till
an early hour this morning.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
Tomb SlOMes.

Applications for tomb stones for un
marked graves Of Union Soldiers will
not be received by William Canby, Esq,
at Cos Market street, after the 24ti
inst, as on the 26th inst. the list viii
be forwarded to the office of the Quar-
ter Master General at Washington, D
c. The applications received number
about fifty, embracing several dilteren
cemeteries throughout the county.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
A l,awver Cow n 1 Il q d.

On Thursday morning,a at Bloomington,
Indiana, John r. East, State Attorney,
severely cowhided Henry G. Durant, a
prominent lawyer of that town The
cowhiding took place in the Court
House yard and furnished plenty Of
amusement to a party of East's friends
who were the spectators. East accused
Durant of having procured another
lawyer 10 file charges against him,
East, for Irregularities in Office. More
trouble is anticipated.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
FOURTH EDITION.
DELAWARE BAPTIST UNION.
semi.AnnuaI Meeting at Milford
Encouraging Reports - subjects
Discuss

Semi.Annual Meeting At Milford
Encouraging Reports - subjects
Disc ussed.
The semi annual meeting of the Del
aware Baptist Union was held in Mil
ford on Tuesday and Wednesday last,
the 18th and l4th instants. The re-
ports from the churches constituting
this body showed gratifying increase
in membership. Tn. afternoon OF the
first day was spent in Sunday School
work. Addresses were made on the
various phases of this question "How
! to Conduct a Sunday School :" "The
Object of the Sunday School lnstruc
ton :" "How to Study the Sunday
School LESSON" and "HOw to Teach
the Lesson"
At night there was 4 croSded house
to hear the thrilling addresses of Drs,
Swain, Spencer and Johnson, District
Secretaries of the House and Foreign
Missionary Societies, and the Publica'
,ion Society. The Ladies Missionary
Society of several of the churches had
anniversary quilts presented to the
society, upon which they had raised a
considerable amount OF money.
The morning OF Wednesday was spent
in addresses upon State Mission Work
The early part OF the afternoon was
devoted to the cause Of education. Ad'
dress by Rev. Mr.. Heath. Subject:
THE Duties of Baptists with Respect tc
Eaucaticn." The rest Of the afternoon
was spent in "Womau's Work in Mis-
sions." What Woman has Done fol
Missions by Rev. B. e.. Parker of Do
yer; "Woman's Obligations with Re
spect to Missions" by DR.. Wayland
editor of the 'National Baptist Al
night addresses of great interest were
delivered upon the following subjects
"WLo are the Baptists3' by DR.. Way
land; "What have they done for the
world?' by Rev. R. B. Cook, of VIII
mington. Sermon by DR.. J. c. Long, Of
Crozier Seminary. The Union was
largely attended.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
MeNleYan College.

The programme for this evening is
as follows, beginning at 8 O'Clock -
Piano solo, Miss H. Jones recitation,
Miss l.. Scott : piano solo, Miss NJ. Solo
mon reading, Miss l.. Wright A
Chapter Of History, Miss MacLear vo.
cal solo, Miss NJ. Kurtz ; "Wesleyana,'
Miss A. Pickels piano solo, Miss J. 4
Stroud.
President Purnell, Of Delaware Col
Iege, can not lecture this evening,
but will do so next Saturday evening,
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
scot VI, T.. Churcn.

The brotherhood of the Union will
a't"'d service in a body Tomorrow
.;1rHing at Scott NJ. L. Church. The
subject or which the pastor will ad-
dress them is the claim Of Divine Rev
+lation on the laboling classes.
In the evening at I II Rev. .Mr.Adam,
.! Colorado, will conduct the service
all preach. The public are invited tc
a..,..H.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
LtDiDutian ODera,

On Wednesday and Thursday, May
2lst and 22nd, Messrs Mishler and Mil
Ter assure an unusually pleasing snd
interesting performance at the Opera
House by the Liliputian Opera Com.
pany. A matinee will be given on
Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
Oufsiana's Constitutional COnven
lion.

In the Constitutional Convention at
New Orleans, yesterday, an article was
adopted, prohibiting the Legislature
from passing special or local laws Great
ing corporations. of amending, renew.
ing, extending or explaining their char
ters, provided that this shall not al
ply to the corporations, of the city Of
New Orleans. Also prohibiting the
Legislature from granting to any cor.
poration, association Of individual any
special or exclusive rights, privilege OF
immunity.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17

s.,DARDERS WANTED.--Ei2ht or ten
- boarders can he accommodated for the
summer at Trout Brook Farm, one mile north
of kennett Square and one mile and half
from Kcnnett pepOt, on the Baltimore Cen
trail Railroad. Ter as according to the times
For further information Mrs. Black can he
consulted at the Delaware House, opposite
CITY Hail. Wilmington, from ga. IN. to II M,
On Saturday, the 18th inst. After tbht date
address. ALIEN A NDER BlIACh,
myl6.st* kennett Square, Pa,
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
G.. S. MORGAN,
422 MARKET ST
FOR COAL,
WATER DEPARTMENT. CHEF ENGl-
IlI.I.I.tI. iratI nj IL u /

WATER DEPARTMENT. CHIEF ENGI-
NEEk'o OFFICE, Wilmington, Mays.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Of
flee OF the Clerk Of City Council, until 1.3O
O'Clock, on Thursday next the 22d inst, for
furnishing the Water Department with
Georges Creek bituminous coal from June l.,
1879. until May 81, 1850, inclusive.
| The coal to be delivered at such pumping
stations, at such times, and in such quaAti-
ties as may be directed by the Chic Engineer.
From 500 10 600 tons will be required
| Proposals must state priceper ton OF 22lO lbs.
No proposal will be received unless accompa-
MED with bond, with surety in the SUN Of
one thousand five hundred dollars. Blank
forms for proposals may be had upon applica.
| tion to the Clerk of City Council. Proposals
may be deposited in the private box Of the
President in the Council Chamber, If desired.
The right to increase or diminish the guam
ties named. also the right to reject any or all
bids IS reserved. II. B. MCINTYRE,
myi7-jt Chei Engineer.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17

Sep is absolutely necessary for
health, and nothing so ettectually robs
one of sleep as does crying baby. Use
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup to ease its pain
AID the baby will be quiet and allow all
to slnen well. Price 25 cents bottle.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
Let Sam Go.
From the Newark Herald.

From the Newark Herald.
Let Sam Townsend 60 to Washington
and give Hayes an overhauling for the
veto. The sage of Appoquinimink was
terror to our legislators at Dover and
probably he can "intimidat." his ex
cellepcy.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
Released.

Harry Waters who has been confined
in the cells at the city Hall for stealing
horse and sulkey was released this
morning the authorities in Pennsylva-
mia not having taken any action in the
case.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
Two Drunk y.

The only case tried this morning at
the police court was two drunks and
the usual fine so cents and costs was
imposed in each case.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
NID FELLOWS HALL.

SATURDAY MAY II, FARRELL AND
PATlON'5 FAMOUS MINIS REI.S
And Brass Band, in their new overture. Far.
rel and Patton's NJ and dance on Eliza
Dath's Birthday" Come anu see McSOriey,
Turner and Mack, in their new original song
and dance, written and composed by Thomas
Mack. Music by G. Albert, Admission 20
cents: boxes, $500. myl3-5t
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
MARRIED.

.-On May 18th at the
residence of the brides father, 1895 n. Filth
street, Philadelphia. by Rev. L. Q. Romine,
pastor of the Flitieth Baptist church, Mr'
Hugh NJ. Walker and Miss Kate 4. Mar
ten, formerly OF Wilm ingt0n.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17

For an obstinate cold on the breast
nothing like Hartman's Tar and Wild
Cherry Pectoral. Get it at Hartman $,
5th aud Poplar.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
| l } |
OF
~ RlrILDING LOTS.

Belonging to the Trustees Of the Poor, OF
New Castle County, situate In the city VIII
miE.yton, to be sold on the premises, On
SATURDAY, MAY "A, 1879,
Commencing at o'clock, p. VI. These lots
are situated on Front street, Harrison street,
Christlana street, Second street and Conrai
st Get: being in a healthy, pleasant ana i'm
lion Of lots and terms, see large posters. Title
indisputable
q. HILL BRlNTON,
J.W. COOCH,
Committee to effect sale.
1hos. M. Ogle, Auct'r. myl7ts
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17

CMOKE CHEW AND BE MERRY
> Those in want OF good chew or smoke
Tor less money than they have been payi Z
elsewhere, we would advise to cail il at p.
W. Beehan's Cigar Store. Second and Wash.
ington streets. He can show twenty-five kinds
Of smoking tobacco. and ID kinds Of chewing
tobacco. He sells the leading cigars in the
state. He keeps The best shorts In town, also
all kinds OF cigarettes and cigarette paper.
iabaccO Tor cigarretts, cigarette smokers, ci-
ear smokers, and IA great variety OF common
and fancy pipes, CARROTS Best scotch ) lrf,
Catlin's Golden Thread Fine Gut. He has
bought the above goods under the new Tax
Rate, ana he proposes to give all who call
upNn MN the benett. mylI "
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
DIED.

EASTBURN.-In this city, on the l5th lhs,;' -
Howard f.. son of Amos A. ana MARY F.
Eastburn, in the Sd year OF his age.
| The relatives and friends are invited to al
tend his funeral, from the residence oil MS pa
rents, South wilmington, on Sunday alter
noon, at one o'clock. lnterment at River
view cemetery.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
MARBLE AND GRANITE.

We have the largest stock in the state, ~
piey none but expert workmen, and glatsau
tee satisfaction in prices. ap|.,
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17

ENOR SALE.-A bargain, a new slio" -
Il cit by 81 inrhes. Apply TO ,r,ET,
.nylL.3t+ III MARKET STkbn,L.
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17

XTANTED.-A Carpenter. Apply v"
w Brandywin. Cotton NILS. - I, ri.
mpi7 2t* JAS. RIDDLE, SON ",
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17

r OST. "A small skye terrier s'utt, IA
IL with tan legs, named Daily. ssil1
suitable reward Will be given for the 1,iA' sI,iA'
OF the same to 500 ADA MS ST. my'
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17
DlSPENSARY ASSOCIATION

NTANTED.-An apprentice to learn NV
w making. Apply at ,,rrT,
myl7.2t 422 M ARK EFT SThE''
Daily Republican., 1879-05-17

DOARDlNd.-A few gentlemen caI AZ
KEr STREET. '' WV" mylsst'
, 1879-06-16
Leading Features Of Last
Weeks Finances.
The Produca Markets Irregular-.0ats
Excited and Wcak--.Proyislons
Dali and Steady.
Wheat Qufet and Basier--0orn Aotfye.--
Movement Of Produce for
'-' The Week.


HAs far "A can be judged by the cleartnKs, bus.
incsa In Chicago continues to improve and to
show a handsome gain over tho volume ot
transactions last week. Tile clearings wers
81, ,ooo, coo, against $i8,000,000 for the cora.
spending week at last year. There were sone un-
expected signs Of hcttor demand for money Mt
the banks,-a tendency toward higher satcs like
thst which has been observed In London md
Nav York. The present era Of cheap money
is not going To laat long. Call loans were ne.
Eotfatod sast week at the Chicago banks at 5Ga7
per eeat~ and on Government fsostls Mt 1 ner
cent. One Of the Chicago hanks refused To CT.
tend it, pcr cent line, perferrinE TO hold It's
funds for higher rates. Tina loans wcre 7G13
Der cent, and aal0 per cent. The currency
movement to the country perccnt!bly din,in-
fshc1, md that from New York ccasesl. 1llc
dcnRt,d for local securities vuttif,,es presa!fg.
Cook County per CENTS sold as high rs l021{
and interest. The scarcity Ut gcrnhtics appear
ed whcn all offer Of 1l31 anil interost wns malo
unsucccsstully for <50,U00 Chicago Ctly H.. The
order could not hare been filed lower than III
and intercst Government bonds wcrc in bet
ter demand III Chicago at tho cud ot
the week than at the bcCinnlng. Tllc mar
ket was swept bare Of small lots Of re!und!ng
certificates. LOCAL opcra.nrs in rn.'road sfocks
York. The interest IN mining stocks, wlllrh Is
rising tide In New York, +. not prominent In
Chicago Most Chicago mining ventures are
Ina1c By outright purchases Of mines. It
Is reported that quarter interest In tho Lead
yitlo mine owned by Aiarsllal Field, II. 4. ".
Tabor, md the Mcssrs. Borden has hcen sold
by one Of tho Inter TO California opurator for
$500 900. A syndieute of Calif0rnfnns hns been
formed TO consolidate sono Of tho leading Jc;ul-
willie mines, and put them on thu market In The
Comstock Eosle fashion.
HOW TU CALCULATE TIE VALUE or BtLyEn
nUL110x.
t1ncfnnatI C.tnnstretat.
'CtNctHNATI, JUNO ITO the Edlfors Nnw
.sl; dGtk q Gu1,snns sHn. q tI!vcs: ss essr LINZ
;ae seeye sar 'ivsr is 'asan; h:,t ~ "eeee. aes'
.tssa IT, ss:s @ ssss WIT s E. ass ess;
Isn't It tho one hnudretth part Of spanish mf1Ied
dollart How. ,hrt, do tse nnli-ailver idiots cal
such dollar an 13.ceut llol1as1'
The Lonaon bullion market Influences tho price
Of pEseons metals all orcr the wora. When ,ho
silver .t'25 ne. for Z, parts Of l. oo1 nre alsy.
An ounce q stlycr .!).5 na would ba worth at5 sri
pence ga and bar nr pure slfvcr won!a be 81. II
ner cent below the London rate. 80 that the ratc
q b3A nence pr OUNCE .ap5 dtio in London tncaEs
Ill., l Rs' cnSe Of PITT slser In Now YaEs
52i4 pcnco Z. oa t2l0ti part Of 4sG G)--1 oU
psr e. iG5 ;n;: ant. .,@5: LOO: :looo: .i.14.Oi
ounce, 90 cents. -
{1hs price havlug advanced to 5aN pence,
tho bullion value Of tho dollar Is Just 10 cents
In leeal.tcndet gold: but this lceal-t endcr value
Of the silver dollar is 100 cents n gold.l
, 1879-06-16

NEW ORLEANS. :
NEW 0RLEANs. Jnre H. -FLouu-Market dull;
hupcrfnc, $500; XX, 81. Do9a5. 90; yYX, s5. 80
h.1o; high grades, S5.s5llB B.379s.
0HAlS-Cosu fair demand at 50U67e. Oats eeti.s
and nrm Ut 41G14!c.
Cons.MEA1-Marsct dali At Sc. 50.
HAT--Markct dull; prime, 8l5 90; choice, s1s. TO-
PRoyiaioSs-pork strong and higher at sl1.0o.
Lard scarce anil tirm; ticrcc, 0steb7tc: kegs, 7Ho
TIC. nulk mcats-Dcmaud active prccs have
nad.ancqd; shoulders. Axe: clear lib, SC; clear,
5!ac. Hncon-Demanu fair and prices higher;
shoulders. 4Ac; ciear rib. Dc; clear, 64c. Hsms-
IA In s!ze.
Wn1sxr-Market dnll; Western sect1acd, Sl.os
0l.lO.
oHocEltEe.CotTce steady; Rio cargoep ordinary
to rrlnc, 11@1Gc. sugaf-Qutct but hym; CON:
moi, to good common, oTGsc; fair to fully t.I'
n.*Mu!Ec: prime to choice, 0ssQ9Sc; Telo"
clarified, 7G5734c. MolnsAcs--tiood demand: fer
meat!ng. .4l:aOc; common. !Ec; fair, .so; ptm.
10 choico. J:Q135c. Hice-0oud demand at lul
prices. Uss@Bc.
BHAA-Steady at H0c.
, 1879-06-16

DALrfNonx. Md. June e14.--FLoun-Eastel but
not auotabiy lower.
-Whoat-Westcrn lrm for spot snd usu
dellrcry, hut easier for later delivery; No. PENN
sJlvansa red armer At 81. 20; No. . Hestetu Ttn'
ter red, spot, 81. 1Bh; juno, 81. 16A; JOLT,
S1.l.es1- 12.t; August. 81. 60; September, 81 osA
1.08h. corn-stcatly; Western mixed. spot
june. and July. 43Ac; .August. 54S9Aaet
santemhcr. 45'tc. Oats quics and nominal h's
dM!l and unchanged.
llAI..-Fa!Ely steady; prime pcnnsylsan.s, 3ltoe
@11u0,
FRoyl6toxs-llcld frm, md nonfuallJ un'
changed.
BurrEn-Dull aud easier; choice n Mestern, loa
11c.
E0ds-Acttye and 1sn at l4nGtl6c.
fined. 7kc.
CorFEE-Ftrm and quiet; Rio eargoes. 112o
l4Ac.
, 1879-06-16

Gpttf0! Dt&pascA 10 TAs TytauRA
LlsEhrooi, juno l4-l1:30 Z. m.-Ftoun-No. n
!, 1os i'd; No. 2, 10 Cd.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, No, !. Id; No, 2. ss
edi spring, No. l, 81 Id; No. 2, q Cd; vhits.
Nc. !. u "a; No. 9, 81 ID; club, No. i, o. Sd;
No. ? o. Id. coFo-Nsw, No. !, u I'd.
PAoris1oas--Po<k, AS, Lssd. a3a
, 1879-06-16

| Rye. bu .......,.... m lin 4l nns ii iljf1
l'a.ley: hn;:. 7.To0 oH,n02 Ii, 0la
cstit' wv, " "o '''.' 1aH 5oS IL nm IL. 8sa @
SAtpmtnts- 80 ~''''' ~<' mo ~ ""o
sryiSn. sySn,; hf!s A.379 G5,ns7 70. y:
turn' h, =" ''' ''' ~ W27 :t1 w! ~ I'll
0ats hu ;. IT. G01 hst a.? III sS ,i, Fl, III
| nsss;;.o nnse; oa;:: -. '."... 49, 72i %, Rnl 90. n10
fivs boa.s ~ Ys;''.' % io7 n5?3 u e; 1s
Caltle No. ... .... ,0ht lb7H ii. 50S
| The following table shons tic exports from
| New York for the week ending ThuradAy oven.
| ing last. With compartments:
JHns t2. Jan< i. Jnnt II.
rloor. bt,. n Tsn; nnc ~ 1n!,e t. u iase: e.
Wheat, bu. ......... 755. 0on Rr5' Ill nil ff,tl
Torn bn.... OH. 600 I, LII. a17 Cos. tiili
iHe te'cgEaphta news from st. Louis tells
snat u,e hrst arrival OF nsw winter wheat 1f10
bags. has sold thcre at $f.5D per bu, tlow
many tnonsand barrels ot -four will be aold as
n'sas from that lot Of Wheat5
l"e people on Change deny that any oun
'''e!e u snort LOT l,0oo,001 bn Juno wheat, or
ANYTHING like that quantity. They eay that 8O0,-
wv ou "as the biggest single line Of shorts out,
and That has boon filled.
=, we note that the advance In rail freIahts to
.st'c ncr loo lbs OF grafn to New York Twill take
ehect on Tue .:Nl 'nse.s not on the 10th, rs
stated IN somo OF the commercial reports.
1nc railroads. arc no" less presaed for freight
room than they vera week ago. and some ot
'"e.h arg really to take fresh ordcrs to move
gram to Tue staooard.
ABOUT sVhoo0 bu al corn for future delivery
was bought oy one firm early Saturday morn
'ng' SOMEBODY evidently thinks we'll Of corn
ae present prices Tho reports all agree In
pro'nh'ng big crop; but the consumption Of
coFn would be enormously Increased II the vtell
In orHI hft
, 1879-06-16


NEw YoRK, Juno 14,-Govsrumcuts rero
steady.
Railroad securctfcs wero firm.
State bonds wcrc dull.
The sioek market opened firm, arti prices ad-
vauced 14DN per cent. This WAS followed BY
parttal rcactson. hut toward the close a strong
tone a0aln prevailed, and The highest prices Of
tho tlay vera obtained In the final transactions.
The feature of tho market was break IN the
New York Elevated Railroad from $50 to 1G4k
OH ruul0rs that Vanderbilt was going to build q
road to connect with the Harlem railroad.
Transactions vera $1,000: 1901 Erie, 0,300
:ommoa. i,Go preferred. s,1o s. !.
pau!s. 6o00 Wabash, b.50O I.askawanna,
g.tMA Ncw Jersey Ccntrat, 2,5D0 linton Pacific
1.AO Hannibal q st. 10, 1900 Ohio T. MisslssIp-
pi. i,0tD Western Union, a,t0o Paclnc Ainil.
+, 400 st, Louis. Kansas C!ty 4 Northern, 1000
llltnnla Central, and ! QUO Kansas q; Texas.
Money, 1Gl4 per cent. Primo mercantile pa
per: 3}Gl5; sterling exchange, sixty days, 4s71{;
THE WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.
Loans, decrease. $a,0+l.700; specie, decrease,
33l5,SO0; lcga1-teMdrrs, increase, 80, 029, 100;
dcHotits, increase, <J53, 400; circulation, fn-
creaset &10,tb0; reserve, Increase, $1.73I, ,950
Thu banks nov hold 50, To-, ,0a5 In excess of the
legal requirements. =
uoyEnsxEars.
Coupons Of 1a81... New per cent. .1ooss
New is.. ...103ss Currency Bs.,.,..,l9l
iS6W ~ a.
, 1879-06-16

e believed the ftoeks Of lard llcrn arc ahout
Ia aou lcs lct. Than at the beEEnnlnE Of tho unth.
spcclRl rehnrfs 10 thr Cincinnati Prize DHrrrnt
show tho nnmbcr Of hogs packed ut thu nn,ier.
Mentl1ncd places kincc Masch /, compared With
B4n1q ttC1A last yehr. 4 fn1fnwa.
, 1879-06-16

4lle following were tha receipts and ship
fnrhts III thu fcad'n: articles OF produce In this
Guy aaF'ns the twenty-tolr hours ending at :
oe'"th o'' Saturday morning, md for tl,e cur
responding date twelve mouths ago;