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Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-17
TO the People Of Miller County.

IhaYe opened a LUMBRR YARD In the
town Of Upton, MoniteAu County, and shall
keep constantly on hand the very best OF
Lumber, and guarantee that l will sell same
to you Cheaper than the same can be bought
at any point In Central Missouri. Persons
contemplating building will find It to their
interest TO call and get my prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere. II you don't believe me
aak your ~neighbors.
Yard on Morgan st., South Of Bank OF
Upton. w. r. HOWARD.
l5tf.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-17
Near 81. Elizabeth, Miller Co, Mo- DO
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTIOE.

Notice 10 hereby given that letters ~ Ad-
mlnistrstion on the estate OF Henry Lolless.
Decd, haye besn granted TO the undersigned
by the Judge OF tho Probate Court of Miller
county, Missouri dated June II, 1879.
All persons having claims against said
estate are required to exhibit them 70 me
for allowances within Que year from the date
Of said letters or they may be pvecluded from
any benefit of said estate; and II such claims
be not exhibited within two years from the
date of said letters they will be forever
barred. WILLIAM LoLLEss,
Administration.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-17
bargains AZ Hand.

John ID. Weitz, offers for sale his two
farms, one adjoining TusoumbIa and the
other u mile sp the river, both in Gne state
Of cultivation. Also, his residence and
blackSmithshop in the moat business part of
our town. Uncle John wishes to change To-
cation or have rest from the iNtsom lshor
attending 70 so much business and offers any
one a bargain either to sell or rent the above
premises. "
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-17
BEAUFIFY YOUR HOMES!
Cheer Up and 30 Happy,

/ propose TO give 10 zach OF my customers
a beautiful oil painting chrome, who spends
$500 at one time.
have just received q large invoice OF
choice Rio coffee, Imp. tea, sugar and tobacco,
canned goods OF every kind and
an endless variety OF notions &C., sc. Call
and soc me. j. l.. CuMMING5.
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-17
Notice,

Persons who are indebted to me either by
note or otherwise in lums OF $40 or less can
pay me II they desire in wheat at the market
price, II so paid in 20 days, Come up boys,
can't wsit any longer, save me from maxi
ing any further EFFORT and yourselves trouble.
T. p. R~oRINsoN.
July 18th, 1870,
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-17
FOR CONSUMPTION

All Diseases that Lead to It, such rs Coughs,
Colds, Bronchitis, and All Diseases Of
the Langs. Cured BY
Aliens Lung BRlsam.
Has become known aud appreciated in every
town and village throughout the United
States and Dominion OF Canada. Hundreds
OF thOueAnds OF bottles are annually sold; and
thousands of witnesses testify TO its uneQuald
power In healing II is recommended for.
1t is harmless TO the most DELEGATE child.
II contains no opium In any form.
R75sDiFecIons accompany each bottle.
Il is sold by medicine dealers generally,
l3At
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-17
st. Elfznheth Ferry.

The undersigned has established u licensed
ferry at ST. Elizabeth, Miller county, Mo-,
Movers and travellers will find this Gro Ssing
much nearer and better on routes from JET
ferson City. california, ChamO's leading to
Rolla, Springfield, Vienna, Linn. and other
points directing ron these places than any
other crossing on the Usage river.
H.. RoEnEKER,
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-17
Attention. Farmers,

We have three due bills tor three "No,l
Farm Fsns'A of A. 7. DiCkey, Racine. VIE,
which We will sell a. low figures, one is al
ready spoken for. Nov is the time to pro-
cure one Of the best Fans in America, First
comes fret served,
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-17
THE
Alpine Silver Mining Company,
OF Colorado.
Capital 2 1000 600. 100000 Shares,
PAR VALUE, $40 PER SHARE.
URAssEssIBLE. FULL PAID.

UHAssEsS1BLE FULL PAID.
Daniel J.Splaine, Pres. J.L.Thompson, Sec.
Ofice,-8l BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
The property of this Company consists of
twelve mines and mining locations, located
10 Lake County, Colorado, In the vicinity of
LeadYille, ppon all of which extensive work
has boon done, In all cases exhibiting true
assure veins, good pay streak. and well de-
fined lodes.
Two OF the leading mines are well opened
up and have at the lowest computation over
TEN THOUSAND TONS OF ORE IN
SIGHT. The Railroad now under construc-
ton will soon be within . short distance OF
this property.
The COMPANY proposes to sell . portion of
its stock ut SLIGO per share for the purpose
Of more completely developing its mines,
and TOR the erection of works tor the treat
ment Of its ores.
Application for the stock mav:.be made.to
the Office OF the Company, 61.Broadway,
New York,
N, D.-Phe Mining Record, OF New York,
the highest mining authority 10 this country,
says Feb. 1st 1879. The principal owners
In this company are hard working men who
by their own labor have uncovered large
bodies OF ore which they now wish to ex-
tract and send to market. Our readers will
do well to make a venture with these worthy
men, their money will probably be returned
70 them twenty fold The business man
agement has been placed 10 the care OF Mr..
j.. l., Thompson, an officer of high standing
Ia one of the largest and best banks In tne
city. A prospectus giving full Particular
eaot froa nm anNlinatinn IN ThA EanFpiaFv-
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-17
MISS CAaRIE FRNDoRF,

= MISS CARRIE FRNDoRF,
MILLIN Err AND. DRESSMAKER
Keeps constantly on hand tho Latest Styles
Of Millinery goods and Notions.
She ia also Agent Tor the
SINGER and LYON
- ewAng Nj a a. h 4
TUsCUMBIA, MISSOURI. llj I'm
Osage Valley banner. (Tuscumbia, Miller County, Mo.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-17
EOtice,

The undersigned has on hand one second
hand Tbrashing Machine; some "Little Sit
teri fan mills, and some horse hay forks, all
for sale at very low prices. He will sell the
Thresher on time OF for stock. Call and zoe
it at Californis, Mo.
j, NJ. HARDY.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
DB Rmr1a,

CINCINNATI. Aug. is.-Flour frmar; family
81 634E5 IS. Wheat fairly active and a shade
higher at aoga5. Corn IN good demand and a
shade higher at So ss93e. Oats moderately
active and higher at 25G2S. PORK quiet
and firm at s. IS. Lard in good demand
current make SIS. Bulk meats strong; shout
ders held at $50, short ribs 1 50 bid, short
clear scarce and held at $40. Bacon in good
demand and q shade higher, shoulders AZ,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19

The American consul at Client reports the
rates paid to agricultural laborers at from II
to 20 cents per day for men and i to II cents
O day for women, and their food. When hired
as servants, with food and lodging, they are
paid 81 Is and 50 per month.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19
E6 Nv ERElAL
OFFICE OF NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT

OFElCE OF NEW ORIEAA5 DEMOCRAT, /
Monday Evening. August 10, 1879. !
COITOS--A steadier feeling prevailed In
prices to-day, with an advance Of re on all
grades above ordinary. The demand was
moderate, but holders were not inclined to
sell at current prices, the sales aggregatfng
only - bales.
The following is the official closing Of the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19

The United States August returns received
at the Department Of Agriculture show that
the average condition of tobacco is only ", as
against 81 for the same period in 1878, but q
change for the better Is anticipated ia Sep
tpmhpr.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19

1t il remarkable that the amount Of gold
and silver coin and bullion In the Bank Of
England Is almost exactly that In the treas
ury Of the United States. At the latest report
the Bank Of England contained e35, ga, 0s3.
And at the latest adyices the treasury had
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19
The Cincinnati Price Current, OF last Thurs
day SAYS. ------ --------------

d1St SfIS
There is not much change to note for the
past week in packing operations at the West,
the total number Of hogs packed at the sew
eral points being about 10000 head, against
$4,000 the preceding week. and 1900 during
the corresponding time last year; the total
since March l now reaching 2,370.0G0, against
2,225, 900 last year, an Increase Of $4,000. The
quality OF hogs now being marketed continues
generally good. Prices of hogs have been well
maintained in most OF the markets. At cur
rent values farmers Do not seem inclined to
market their hogs freely, and packing opera
uonS seem likely u continue restricted for
awhile Yet, though an increase may be looked
for next month. Recent rains in large p9r-
ton OF the corn-prodacing sections lave
maintained the generally improving and now
quite encouraging outlook for the crop. II
the provision market there was weaker
tone and declining tendencies early in the
Week, followed by a stronger feeling ana a
rally III Va!llas to shade higher range to-day
than Week ago. The export movement chi
unues 20 exceed The corresponding time last
year and the domestic demand is Well main
tanned. The course Of events now seems in
the direction Of d further advance, but there is
not much nerve" apparent yet in trade.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19

The Cotton Convention In New York de-
velops the fact that but 81 per cent Of the cot
ton crop i5 manufactured in this country, 81
per cent going abroad, valued at about one
hundred and seventy millions Of dollars
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19

The specie shipments from New York last
week amounted to s1,073,4t6, 81 which $3.50, f37
were In gold. On the other hand, q German
steamship with 4 quarter of amlilon Ia gold
arrived In New York on Friday last.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19
Total thus far..-..-.--.--s

Total thus far $50 163 IS SD 42a 80
We quote exceptional paper SGT p cent; Al
do 7@-; second grade do g; loans on
collaterals 7as; Al mortgage paper Sc;
second grade do g 4 cent per annum
Mexican dollars are now quoted at $50
$751;, and trade dollars at 90G95. Halves and
quarters (American) are quoted at 9s14@sass44
The sales OF foreign exchange were light
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19

The British steamer Capri cleared yester-
day for Rouen, with 5000 bushels Of wheat in
tuIy
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,
TRADE ITEMS. ETC.

The transactions In cotton yesterday were
restricted, in consequence Of the unwilling
ness Of holders to sell at current prices. The
market, therefore, closed firm, with sales d
only 80 bales.
At New York spots advanced &c, closing
irregular and unsettled with sales Of 25f
bales. In futures there was decided adj
vance On the early months deliveries, and a
slight decline for those Of February and
March. The stock in New York now com
prlseg 1896 bales
At Liverpool the cotton market showed an
advance Of "a, closing tirrner, with sales q
10000 bales 1900 American, Of which 2Joo
were taken for export and speculation.
The stock at New Orleans is 1850 bales
against 1922 bales at the same date last year.
OF this 1920 bales are In presses unsoid OF
awaiting shipment
At the sugar sheds yesterday business was
quiet and prices unchanged.
The receipts Of grain are fair and the mar
ket ig quiet In consequence Of buyers holding
off
In the provision line the trading was quite
moderate, but prices were steady to strong,
especially on dry sailed shoulders which are
gcarce and in demand.
There have been large arrivals OF flour
from the West since our weekly report ri last
Friday, and under that Influence the mar
ket was easier, and rates declined about 121sc
per barrel, Trading yesterday was fairly ac-
tive, and included SIS barrels on foreign or
ders and ITO barrels to the local trade
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19

For many years 1t has been supposed to be
the rule in building sea-going steamers to
divide their hulls with bulkheads into water
tight compartments, SO that damage to one
section would not necessarily involve the
sinking Of a ship. II theory this plan seems
to be all that could be desired. In fact, nobody
remembers case in which the compartment
arrangement has saved a ship from going to
the bottom. II such cases have occurred the
damage was probably exceedingly slight.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19

Dispatches from Berlin report that the rye
crop of the country, which supplies the coun-
try with Its principal article Of food, will yield
less than three quarters Of an average. while
wheat Is counted On to yield full harvest.
Not much Of a demand for American grain
can be looked for therefore, from Germany
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19
Actual net proaes-..,..-.. II sgs =

TIE foregoing statement & Just true and
orrec- transcript 5roG tie dcoss % me CoE1-
paEE. JAMES I. DAY, President
T. CAErES-EG. Secretary
sworE 20 and subscribed bafore ne thts sWen-
-y-5eea1i dag o. J ~ uary. is7a-
A TSEEAEaM Notary PEaalc.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19
Mo y I. gARf,

OFFICE OF NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT. /
Monday Evening. August Is 1879. /
NEW ORLEANS CLEARINGHOUSE
Clearings. Balances.
August l6-.....-..--...- s357. 1a4 "a S+a s095S2
August 1S---.--..-t---- SO 80 II $3.50 s.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19

Tls Board IF Directors. az meeting LID -, g
HI --aE1T-s5erct Jar Of Jan1a-y, is7s 80, -
- 80 s-Le-9, -hs r,sF earnings Of tie year
al paTirg he 10 Der cent dtvisgna s III
-s9ekkoL.sss hare EsSgFyegp E = FEsT 81 "a
- - psrrieIparing prsEc iqn2s o. ne ysaI
-,f, DaaaErhar 81 ISIS, sail $3.50. gssg -
Ts--gry iSTg,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19

There was but very little activity In the
market for public securities. State Consols
closed steady at 3711la1s38, against 81 g35 on
Saturday, with no sales reported. Premium
Bonds showed an advance, closing at 241sG1
2414, against 237s0g24 On Saturday, with sales
OF 900. At New York Louisiana Consols
were quoted at 37Ga3sa. with no sales.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19

NEW ORLEANS STOCK EXCHANGE SALES
FIRST CALIr-10A A. M,
No sales. S-5.@5 .-=-.@
agGnND CALLc12M
s.. 900 Premium Bonds OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. "a
1870 Premium Bonds. Observation-Disclosures. z31s
THIRD CALI PM.
$1,000 Premium Bonds. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. "a :
by TelagraphI
sTB-TEEAsUEY BALANCES
NEW YORK, Aug. 18.-Sub-treasury bal
ances-Coin, s129 98, Ge6; currency, s., 500. s2l.
Evening Money active at sal, closing
slightly easier. Exchange dull ; 4sl1lg48ls4
Governments weak and lower; new - 1871,
~ 1864, As 1Gozz. State bonds dull.
CLOSING STOCK REPORT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-19

and rates are weak. Bank sterling rules at
-G4a411lz, and bill Of lading and clear bills al
4791zG48o1s.
French bills are weak and quiet. We quote
bank francs ; commercial -l15.2G1l
New York sight Is quoted at u Y cent pre-
MUM for bank counter rate; commercial is
quoted y y cent premium.
State Consols steady at 371lGss.
Premium Bonds closed at 241s@241L.
Stocks are firm
MISCELLANEOUS SECURITIES = Con-
solidated Bonds are quoted at 29I; Half
Paid City Coupons, 23Gt25; State Warrants,
~; Levee Warrants 7207g; City Time,
1874, 22@24; 1873, 30les4; 1876, 211sg231.;; 1877
21Lar924lls; 1873. 21ls@23L.
No sales.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

grandfather, whose position was at the left of
of the lake, and the other was fellow of no
mean voice at the right Of the lake They
had evidently not been Mt all the rehearsals
and didn't always come in just at the right
time. For instance, when Ralph WIS pour
ing his 'simple eloquence' into the ears Of
Josephine, grandfather rang ont, "chuur-ur-
rough j" three or four times. which might
have meant to suggest to Ralph that he knew
he was giving 'taify." The presence of the
frog chorus at some of the tender passages
was deciedly novel, and at one time, while
Josephine was singing a solo, it was a matter
of doubt whether she or the frogs would
come out best, and bets were offered quite as
freely ON the frogs as on her 1t was funny
to hear Little Buttercup sing
"Bulls are but inflated frogs"
and then "chur-r-ungh!" in disgust from the
grandfather, or to hear Sir Joseph say,
Love levels all ranks" to be met with 'e-r-
r-r-a-euck" from the frog at the right or to
hear the frog chorus mingled with
"Never mind the why or wherefore"
or Sir Joseph sing
'And the Lord that rules the water"
with the disdainful rejoindor- "jug.a-rum,
jug-o-rum," or Josephine
"And the tar that ploughs the water"
with the congratulatory "chur-ur-r.ungh.
But these examples are enough to give an idea
of the fun that was not on the programme.
III. NJ. s. Pinafore, after the same form and
manner, will be given at the Park Garden un-
til further notice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01
The Demand for EIoquen, Preaching

One of the special dangers and defects of
preaching in this country is connected with
the popular liking for oratory in the pulpit,
the demand for what's called eloquent preach
ing. The common American idea of pulpit
eloquence is low and sensational. 1t means
chiefly a rapid and emphatic utterance of
sonorous sentences, with something extreme,
paradOGical, and violent in the thought pre-
sented, though not much thought is required.
People demand of the preacher that he shall
arouse and excite them, and they enjoy with
a kind of voluptuousness the temporary slim
lus and thrill of emotion which the preaching
causes. 1t results from the laws Of mental ac-
ton that preaching of this kind does not in
spire conscientiousness, nor tend to practical
moral activity. II necessarily produces and
fosters mental conditions which are extreme
ly unfavorable to spirituality of character and
life.
This appetite for oquence, working with
other tendencies of the age, has helped TO
make the preaching in this country dramatic
and entertaining, but in large measure, un-
spiritual. This, think, can be rightly re-
garded only as a calamity, a tendency oppos-
ed to the interests of religion, adapted to
weaken and subvert it, and TO lead the people
who are influenced by it into region where
religion will be impossible or regarded as un-
necessary This is one of the most impor-
tant among the unfayorable tendencies of the
age. 1t has made preaching more interest
ing and attractive 10 the masses" but this has
been accomplished by sacrificing much that
is essential in religion itself,-AUg1ist AtIaR-
tic
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-08-01

One of the results of the war now raging
between Bolivia and Peru on the one hand,
and Chill on the other, has been the session
by the latter of its claims TO the territory of
Patagonia in favor of the Argentine Republic.
The territory covers an area of about three
hundred and fifty thousand square miles, and
FORMS with the exception of a narrow strip
on the Pacific coast, the southern extremity of
South America, from latitude IS degrees ~
minutes south.
For a great many years the sovereignty of
Patagonia has been in dispute between the
Argentine Republic and Chill. The former
has taken advantage of the war in which the
latter is involved to press a recognition of its
claims. Rather than increase its information
al complications, Chill has considered it pru-
dent to yield
There is no part of South America concern
ing the condition and resources of which a
greater diversity of opinion has prevailed
than in the case of Patagonia. No part of
South America has been so imperfectly ex-
plored. Those who have visited it on expedi-
tions of scientific discovery have not pene-
trated far into the interior, and it is astonish-
ing how they differ concerning what little they
have seen. One traveller describes it as a
barren waste, sparsely populated and having
no agricultural or mineral resources. Anoth-
er credits it with being clothed with wild flow
ers and nutritious grasses; teeming with wild
animals; rich in coal, iron, copper and other
minerals, and peopled by race of giants.
The secret of our ignorance concerning the
territory is really due to the absence of COM
mercial relations between it and other coun-
tries.
About fifteen years ago Welsh colony was
founded near the mouth of the river Chupat,
which stream empties into the Atlantic ocean
about forty -four degrees south latitude. A
contract was made by the colonists with the
Argentine Republic for the land. Whenever
the population reaches twenty-five thousand,
the colony is TO take its place in the galaxy of
States forming the Argentine Republic. The
founders of the colony entertain the visionary
idea however, of converting it some time or
other into a new and Independent Welsh prin-
cipality, governed by men of their own race
and laws written in their own tongue. For
that purpose the Welsh language only is spok
en- in the colony. Since the establishment of
the colony, it has dragged along somewhat
uncertain existence; but this has been due
more particularly to the inexperience of the
colonists than to the barrenness of the coun-
try's resources. According to the reports of
these colonsts, Patagonia resembles Califor-
mia in many respects, especially in the char
acter of the seasons.
By the cession of Patagonia Chill does not
lose, nor does the Argentine Republic gain
much. Whatever may be its resources, they
are undeveloped, and in its present condition
it adds nothing TO nor takes anything from
the available wealth or population of either.
San Francisco BullotiR.