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Daily Republican., 1879-11-21
They Had a hitiIe Run.

Three young men, meinotfs oi .no
Delaware Fire company, had a hearing
b,fore His Honor last evening on the
charge of creating false alarm OF ilre.
From the evidense il appeared tha'
they had taken the carriage out OF the
D.lav are House yesterday afternoon
and run it as fsr as Front and orahgt
streets from pure cussednass. AS ii
was the first case OF the kind brought
before him His Honor let them of with
the lightest possible fine the law al
lowed, 81 and costs 'ach.
Daily Republican., 1879-11-21
nav JoseDbus Gneyney.

This eloquent divine viii again lee
.ura al tha Hall of the Neral Suasion
Reform Association this evening the
lecture commencing at quarter before
eight O'Clock. Those who have hsath
Mr.. Cheney in his former lectures have
been delighted with him, and no man
ocoupied the temperance rostrum III
this city within the past few years
who can surpass him. No charge for
admission will be made this evening"
and full house should greet Mr.. U.
Daily Republican., 1879-11-21
Foreign N otes.

HAVANA, Nov. 20.-The Mayor OF
Cienfugos has telegraphed that an Off
cial Dispatch from Santa Clara announ-
css tina. ths troops of the battalion call
ed "P zarro" have killed the insurgent
Chief Nuoe2, and have prisoner another
u. ief, fane unknown. 1t is reported
that a cavalry volunteer regiment Of
Camajouam has had severe encoun-
ter With body of insurgents headed
ny Garlic.
LONDON, Nov. 20.-The iron steamer
Pal,as, from Copenhagen bound to Am
sterdam, is believed 70 have foundered
off Hoimskerk. Thirty persous are snp-
posed to have persisted.
LONDON, Nov. zl.-The "Times" Con-
staatinople correspondent says it is
conf 1ently asserted in official circles
that cordial relations between England
and Turkey have been completely Ie-
tAulished.
Public meetings are to be held by
the Irish in the British cities to protest
against the recent arrest.
Daily Republican., 1879-11-21
Fksn nad ACrrapin.

Mr.. Powell has on hand in the Third
Street market, a fine lot of terrapin and
fl ssh fish, consisting of halibut, rock
fsh, black bass, pike, founders, mack.
srel, cod fish, haddook, white fish, sea
herring, 60. Call early and avoid the
rush. 81"
Daily Republican., 1879-11-21
XsarEning.

Great bargains at 3l3. a large lot
of ladies cloth toy, kid, foxed but on
boots, can be found at.N BIZ Market
street, viii h a.s boiug sold at the ex.
tremely low prise of sl.75 PSF pair, an
other kinds at very low figures.
Daily Republican., 1879-11-21
The Texas Pacific Railroad.

Col. T. A. Scott, at St. Louis, is re-
ported to have said: "The Texas Pa
oiic read is developing rapidly, AMI is
already producing a trade beyond the
expectations of its friends. Last month
its business vas the largest in its his
tory, showing its ability to take care
of its obligations and to provide for its
Immediate extension to the West.
expect when get home 20 complete a
contract for the extension of $50 miles
west of Fort Worth, to be finished in
two years, connecting at the western
boundary of New Mexico with the
Southern Pacific road, which is the
western part OF the Texas Pacific. This
connection will iorm another through
line from St. Louis to San Francisco.
Our line will develop an immense agri-
cultural as well as mineral field. It
viii run close to the border OF Mexico,
and will ha open all the year round
aud 100 miles shorter than tbs Union
paciiG.h
Daily Republican., 1879-11-21
The kIasiaS fdGk.

As the virtues of DR.. Beavers 40
sorptive Lung Pad are becoming uni
veTsally known, TO answer the
inquiry raised we would state that a
full supply Of these are on hand at the
drug store at Z. James Belt, sixth and
Market streets. Their absorp.ive and
consequently medicinal ,propersities
are unquestioned.
Flour down in price at steam mills,
30S West Front street.
Daily Republican., 1879-11-21

NTANTED.-A middle.aged woman de-
w sircs situation in n good family,
Will assist in housework and do plain sewing.
Address nj. E., REPUBLICAN, otflc,. ll.2l-2t*
Daily Republican., 1879-11-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
w M. MULLlN.
DEALER IN TOBACCO AND ClGAR3
NO. 400 " ES FRONT ST.

am receiving new goods every week. there
Ivy keepipg up with the times. You en- de-
pend on settaE the o2st at low prices at 4,9
Vest FRONT street also q large stock OF
cheap piOes and smokers mlteriyl. TRY NV
goods. I'LL H. M. MuLLlN.
YIOR SALE CHEnP.-A good family or
coach horse, bay color, coming Syears
old, sound AMI kind in all harness, trots In
side OF 4 ur minutes, stands without 'hitching,
an excellent driver. Can be seen at Kirk
mans stables. For particulars inquire at ia
French street. 1l.2l-3t
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ST. CHARLES HOTEL-Geo Moorman and
ABERDEEN, Z Terrell. Atlanta; @ A Feyhl.
van seer Polk. Tennessee; Paul Buehler, A l.
Grabfelder. New York: Il Weinmann. Phila-
dslphta; Wilson McKsrall, Franklin w 3
Miontgomery, Mississippi; Israel Putnam. Mo-
bile; Miilspaugh, .shawneetown. Ill; G p
Huntington, Greenvlle Miss; w Ell Carter,
IL Campbell, New York; r w Colwell. Baton
Rouge: L ID Cox and wife, louisiana: M r
Thomson. Kentucky; Levois. e Bourbon,
Parls; Chas y Stanton, Jr. lover coast III p
duncan, ID Scott. Misstssippi: Mrs Wealth
erly, MISS Mamie Cox. John Stevenson. Louis
lana; j b Morson. st James.
CASSIDY'S HOTELS Herbert, Ned Harte.
Louisiana; 4 @ Hatch. Mississippi: Jas l.
Hathaway. Louisiana; i Simpson Boston :.
John Harris and wife, Iberville. La: n
Eddings. Fulton, Ky; w Champlin. Yazoo
City. Miss: Mrs ella Craig, Miss Sajlie Craig
Amite. La: y r Walker, Louisiana; nj ID Nmbi
Galveston.
CITY HOTEL-Jas B Adair. Bastrop: Mrs
VIM Won Phnl and three children, La: W Sto-
vail. T Fl MeGowen. Magnolia; s Randall,
Scranton, Miss: Jno M Ware. 1berville: A d
Little and wife. Baton Rouge; Will Stout, W A
Bingham. N and M Il r; Sam Fl Hardwlck.
Montgomery: Moore. Ala; Geo Fl White
side, Columbus: Jno Knopf. st Louis Mrs
Bestor. Miss N Slaughter. Miss A Slaughter.
Plaauemine; D 8 Hurlbut.. Hazlehurst: P Sax
ton. Chicago: Mrs Willard. Miss Katie Little.
Miss SalIie Little, La; Henry Fontaine. city: n
Mayer. Franklin; T Fl Rock. Morgan City; Fl
Grayle. Pointe Coupee; w 8 Lock, city; e Co.
vert and wife. Brownsville: Jno Mathis, Miss
Fannie Mckay, Bio Grande.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
By Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company
nom ostIc..

Domestic.
| New YORK May H. rs a. m-Coffee steady:
| sales Saturday II 279; cargoes-ordinary 1OK.
fair -. good 1871. prime a. milds quiet sales
1877 bags. Sugar steady. fair. demand: sales
1900 hhds; ref1ning-fair to good fair ca 716.
yellow GOT. extra 9 7@7A. standard A 7zs@s.
of A ~. crushed 81. powdered s1s@s1a. granu-
Spot cotton quiet; Middlings 10 7-1s Futures
firm.
CHICAGO. May 70. 9:1o a. m.-Wheat opens at
Hk@ 8 June n Leo July forko $3.50 5ege ss1
q Undn socR ky rsasp Sn5
hogs for as hours Il 800; oflcial Saturday ID 2oo
do shipments 1864; light hogs 50 1908 As, mixed
Cattle-Estimated receipts 225O; market quiet.
$3.50 .. m.-Wheat 9s7s May. 9959 June 99l
BID July corn si asked Jnne saA asked
6.l5 bid June. s.l7]a bid July:
May 8 81 hs june ol Ju eorn os
1s:l5 ,: N: Wheat higher; No. 2 red q 10 May
81 o. 4@1 o71$ cash: Corn higher 342s May, 341s@
34s4 June, 35k@s57S July. 34sl cash. Oats higher:
2sA bid June and July. 2s1a bid cash. Whisky
meats nominal. Bacon slow; clear ribs 81 cash,
$50 July. Lard nominal.
SO bb Lard 1' saso5 E. BulR me ea1
Shoulders 4o13 q. clear rib 445@4-5O, clear
sides 4.70g41 u -. all loose. Corn steady:
mixed ear 371a. shelled 36k. Wheat quiet:
choice 81 os@1 OF No. 81 o5. Rye quiet; No. al
561s p bushel: Hogs-Market quiet; common
g 5o@s y. fair to good 80 $500 S. and choice
g coos 65 u Genital gross. Whisky firm at 81 o.
y gallon.
Foreign.
LIVERPOOL. May -, 1918 .. m.-Cotton quiet;
Middling UDlands 6zsd; Orleans l5-16d; sales
5000 bales OF which 1000 are for export and spec
ulation.
Wheat-Western spring rs 6d@ss; Western
winter So lod@9s i'd Flour Western canal 80 sd
@1os. Corn-New mixed 4s 4d. Oats IS sd. Pork
Prime mess Western SD. Lard-Prime
clear 26s. TaIlow-American s5s Cd.
80 b. m. Cotton -Middling Upands 13-1sd.
Orleans Sad; sales 5000 bales Of which 1000 are
for export and speculation.
". ocean Frelghts.
NEW YORK, May l2-Ocean freiRhts steady and
moderately active. Grain to Liverpool. by
steam % 900 bushels a. So and 5000 boxes cheese
at 3OS. A Norwegian bark to Cork for orders
with $500 quarters grain at IS. Another to the
Continent from Bordeaux to Havre with $500
quarters at 4os cd. Oil charters we're quiet.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13
BREME I'm.


NORTH GERMAN LLOYD.
STEAM BETWEEN BREMEN AND NEW Or
LEANS. VIA HAVRE. SOUTHLAND
TON AND HAVANA.
@. The steamships of the North Ger
4AlEa9& man Lloyd will resume their Regular
Trips as follows:
From Bremen. From N. Orlean.
Nurnbarg ...... March &c About May 4
These steamers touch outward at Havre and
Havana. and on their home trip at Havana and
PFIcEs OF PASSAGE:
From Bremen. Southampton or Havre to Hav-
ana or New Orleans-Cabin, $50; Steerage, $685.
From New Orleans to Southampto Hayre or
Bremen-Ca0in. $50; Storage s45.
From New Orleans to Havana-Cabin. t35 !;
Steerage, $15.
Children under ten years. half price; chill
dren under one year. free.
N. B.-Our agent for Texas, Mr.. Peter M. Err
hard, In Galveston. Is authorized to issue steer
age passage orders at the following through
rates:
From Bremen to Galveston, so.
From Bremen to 1ndianola S45 so.
The com 3any reserves the right to change the
route OF the steamers. their advertised days Of
departure and the prices OF passage.
Passage tickets from Bremen, Southam pton
or Hayre to New Orleans issued by the under
signed.
For further particulars apply to
ED. F. sTOCKMEYER & CO., Agents.
" ~ Union street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13
! ,narcial and Financial Matters.

..,,o,day during the carly part OF the aay.
ssallnr 10 Cotton was easy, ana previous
~ los ware shaded by some anxious sellers.
DIE sso,ors generally held firm at Saturdays
bu. . .a.,ons and refused to sell for less. Later
duo .sa inv the position improved prices be-
- w s,oadier and the demand more active. and
can,e ooae. Saturdays figures were fully sus
sss,nad, Sales 1920 bales.
Ill., na.ar and molasses continued quiet and firm.
p ~. .hs movement was light.
psu last week the arrivals OF grain from the
80. lava bscn quite liberal. and that has had
w. sataning influence on the market. Yester-
~ nrices were barely maintained. buyers
! .,a,nr of In anticipation Of lower rates.
'ig p,ea Il ID light supply and the demand being
B "a nrices are tending up.
yn.ovisions show no material change on the
,.asInQ staples; In hams. however. there is o
ssmar feeling with a fair demand
mia -four market yesterday was excited In
.anseouence Of the heavy advance In wheat.
Nh brought buyers out who took the property
.,saly. and at the close sellers claimed an adj
sance Of 121k6925 cents on all grades above low
.rbIs extras. Sales -2250 bbls.
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ia NIL plentiful capital finds secure and
aldsA NJ t.hment." said john Sherman at Mans
entA W !, thought this statement was not suffi-
Rasrs strong 4, and added: 1T is SO every
q nihonMs y true that capital By the hundreds
VII invanSs. OF collars Is finding "a secure and
Ast ID wssSs.ment' In United States bonds. and
lstead ~ the capital of the country is going
ess Tia Y, ih1,o,Wing into enterprises which will
country Wn l.lhlons Of u employed people In the
the y en- ep neas sense eh 81 Worn Is
isRoins i S.a give 81 labor abundant employment,
s Gives M ne T., per cent bonds. That very
there L Al ~ ne 20 Mr.. shermans statement
~ abundance Of labor to be- had. II
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13
THF NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, TUESDAY May ISL 1879

900 a. az On. 1oa at Az 97L az Mt $b On. o5 az IN
ana M 3 30 ioo to arrive at % i2 ico bbls
oH pIis ,at voi Fnncv axtras ss0ss Ok. cboioa
ox Me az 81 .as: family As 7o05 80: treble
e4tras AZ a. %mh Sax double extras 81 az
single ?. extras naa !. 7saa 81 bbl Dealers IN
th 4 trada ohtain an advance of soc bbl on
t theaf I nrices oo'''n o."
CORN MEATsen Was sr aGa ar m ana na a
ioa l ~ ai easv We nnote GOOD to choice
Western at ss 4so2 50 p Dbl. OK landing. Deal
ers obtain an advance Of 15@25e on these rates.
HnMTNyNsn as5Do al Wholesale: % 5o@2 60
;ohbinn q hi p 1'"~ '''
GRITs@Ex landing ~ 7O@2 IS; jobbing at
a. 5000 IS. saIes15o and rs bbls at s. IS.
cbanRed W. an old mess a. SO 4oe So new
Vance Of S S5as zoe cents on on these rates.
RRH h SALT IT, s sa sI %asr W.
nuots loose shonlders asSe and packed do at
azSe Sales Is boxes shoulders at SIC.
BACON-There is firmer feeling In res pect to
4.c. REUSED, On q car load to arrive. sides are
QUIET. EASY and Unchanged We quote shout
ders at &c; clear rib sides SIC, and clear sides
SIC, Dealers obtain an advance Of 5s@1c on
these prices. salss1so boxes Shoulders at 41sc
" h.
LARD-The demand is confined to small
lots at steady and firm prices. We
sHc for paokers, II cam. Dealers rates are &c
higher. sales-2oO kegs packers lard at nc.
HAMS-There is q better inquiry for hams.
and large sales Of futures are reported; on
vased hams 7a0sHc for large to medium aver
ages and sMmg%e for small averages Sales
10 terees SPOT and IS tercss to arrive at 10
BREAKFAsT BACON-Bupply good, demand
light, and market dull and easy for choice
goods at TX 18c; dealers are charging 8@8H.
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NEW ORLEANS, April q, 1s

We. WELsHANS Il WOODS. agents Of the
above companies. do hereby certify that the
foregoing statements are a full and correct ex-
hibit Of the general condition and affairs of
said companies. as sworn to by the officers OF
said companies before the Insurance Commits
sioner OF the State Of New York.
WELSHANS & WOODS, Agents
Sworn andsubscribed by G. n WELsHANS.a
member Of the firm of WELSHANs Il WOODS.
before me. Notary Public. at New Orleans.
this twenty third of April. 1879.
apM I'm EDWARD IVY. Notary Public
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13
d the 100000 acres of land in Ireland. two

Of the 100000 acres Of land in Ireland. two
men own between them 2s2. lo8. If this enor-
nous property were divided into flve-acre free
holds Il would sustain $3.50 families in COM
Datatlye comfort and independence. Seven
ven landlords are owners of 1.4Oo.0o acres.
which, partitloned off In the manner set forth.
would support $50. 900 families. Again. 1000 900
aefes ore held by lo7 persons. and this land
would maintain 100000 families. Another fact.
hearty one.third of the entire surface of the
country Ia held by 292 individuals.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13

Toshow how real estate was selling We men
i,Ioued on Sunday the fact that Moody's build
Ins corner of Canal and Royal streets had been
mi at auction for sSs.25o. We learn that short
Nina subsequently, 1t was privately sold by the
nurchaser to q party for $4,000 to whom $4,000
vm afterwards offered and refused. It is said
!, tbat $4,000 per annum has been offered for the
rpnt Of this property.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13
The Chicago Tribune says that the elevators

The Chicago Tribune says that the elevators
ID that city are filing up at the wrong season Of
tho rear. and this seems to institute situation
hst no one knows how to change. Shippers
lfs not anxious to buy the grain In store. and 1t
Keeps on accommodating with the addition OF
fresh receipts. and 1t is said that If such rush
Hhastaken place In some former years after the
@npetlon OF planting should be experienced.
With no more vigorous outward movement than
I y recent time. the warehouses will soon be full
4 hnrArHnwinR
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13

aus Nieksburg Herald. of the tenth instant,
NE NE We understand active steps are being
~ ~ W ne Mississippi Valley Cotton Planters
M. s Y Tor the formation Of sub-associa-
As u the various counties of the States en-
i. 60 IN the association. A large number of
~. uos1 prominent planters have already be-
60 .V members and when the list has reached
NJ s dimensions, an agricultural journal. as
IS oiHcial organ OF the association and plant
| aa..a sofests and devoted to the development of
sss.A az interests, will be started. Too much
hr,ss axement cannot be given to such an as
81. having such objects in view. and from
& cue already enlisted we feel certain sue
y will be attained
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13

Write me down an ass" That was the 10
junction Of the ancient Dogberry. His request
may well be echoed by any man Of the present
day who. when suffering from the intolerable
complaint. fever and ague. fails to seek relief
In Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic. It never fails In
malarial or bilious disorders, and it is pleas
ant. safe and efficient. 1t is gentle and pleas
ant inyigorant for delicate females and all who
have been weakened by sickness.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13

SECOND CALI-12 M.
States 491S@49s: Premiums 25H@26A.
THIRD GALLUP. M.
10 shares Merchants Mutual ms. Co.. 49s1
States 49ssW 4a7s: Premiums 2602626.
CLOSING CALL-3:15 p. M.
States 49A@5O; Premiums 26@26A.
by Telegraph
New YoRK. May IA Money closed at ~ v
cent. Exchange closed higher at 48s@4a91s.
Governments closed active. Exchanges $10.-
lS1. 1923; balances s. 300 4s1.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13

The cheapest freighting In the country is
sald to be that Of coal from Pittsburg to points
III The Ohio river. Barges capable of carrying
1900 bushels are built for $500 each. and kept
oadsd in readiness for freshet In the river.
when the desired rush Of high water comes,
hom eight to twelve # these boats are strung
,oeether and started down stream. with a
steamer In front to guide them and Increase the
SPEED. The boats are sod to be broken upon
arriving at their destination.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13

New York paper says THE suspension OF
.seb prominent business firm as Whittemore.
pss1 4 Go. ID to be regarded as a misfortune,
earring at time when our dry goods trade
s.s again almost reached a sound and substan-
Mi basis. with renewed confidence Depracia-
IN ii stock and bad debts are assigned as the
asnsas az the failure"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13

The first cotton bloom of the season was re-
.oayed at the Galveston Cotton Exchange on the
stahtb instant. from Lavaca county, Texas.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13

All diseases arising from a disordered stom.
ach yield at once to Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic
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WEATHER BULLETIN.

u WAR DKpARTMENT,
Signal Service. United States Army.
Daily meteorological record for the eight hours
ending at 1o:o8 D. M. Monday. May H.;
Observations taken at me same moment OF
time at all statiOngJ
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13
FIRE ASSOCIATION
OF PHILADELPHIA.
CHARTER PERPETUAL.

The Association continues to insure from
loss or damage by Fire In all parts Of the United
States. Buildings Household Furniture and
Merchandise generally.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS. JANUARY 1. 1879.
Bonds and mortgages and ground
rents, on property In city OF
Philadelphia. .......... $3.50. 81 PSI 045 10
United States registered bonds;.:,. 454.42s 90
dalnhia. ...............-... 522916 SO
Cites. Wv, =. ........-:. 5s48o 90
Loan Of the Masonic Temple OF Phll-
adeiDhfa .-,...' ....-..'- zd,.,p W
Real estate in Philadelphia. 1920 70
Bonds Of various railroads ana otner -.
corporations. 1900, -. 5io,9eo w
Stocks Of various railroads and other
CORPORATIONS. .:.-...--..-.-. Jo1sO5o w
Interest due and accrued. 26,262 IL
Gross premiums in course OF collec-
lection. .-.-..----.....-.- luftfSI IL
Cash on hand. 1924 CT
Total market value. ......- SO, .s06 SO
LIABILITIES.
Cash capital. 49,: ...-..-.; $4,000 90
Unadiusted and unpaid
Reinsurance fund. .......2, 1sl. s98 80
Other liabilities. ........... 1852 SO
-$2. BOO. 7sO ii
Net surplus over liabilities. ss7s,os 10
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13

Yesterday 100 barrels Of -four were received
~ from Texas. Heretofore most OF the flour
'.ssved here from that state has been In sacks.
III n the suggestion OF receivers here shippers
,r,hat region have commenced to send their
saar In barrels. II the good weather continues
4 cheat harvest In Texas will begin in two
Syek6.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13
COMMERCIAL.
OFFICE OF NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT,
Monday Evening. May ID. 1879.

COTTON-The movement In this article was
confied to 1900 bales. The market opened easy.
under the influence Of unfavorable telegraphic
news: later. however. reports were more en-
couraging. and steadier feeling prevailed.
The following Is the official closing of the Cot
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13

Total thus far j.. s2,464,618 "a 1921 1865 VI
We quote exceptional paper GOT " cent; al
do To second grade do %; loans On col
laterals COS: Al mortgage paper 80; second
grade do o p cent per annum.
Mexican dollars are now quoted at 85@8s1s
and trade dollars at 9o@95. Halves and quar-
ters (American) are quoted at 99@99h.
The sales OF foreign exchange were fair
and rates are firm. Bank sterling rules at
-04ss. and bill Of ladtng and clear bills at
4S5@4s6.
French bills are onrm and quiet. We quote
bank francs -: commercial 197aG5.181.
Bank sight bills opened firm and closed
strong at u p cent premium for bank counter
rate: commercial Is quoted 40 v cent pre-
MUM.
State Consols steadier at 4oA@5O.
Premium Bonds closed quiet at 26@264.
Stocks are firm.
MISCELLANEOUS SECURITIES - Consol-
idated Bonds are quoted at 315s@32a: Half Paid
City Coupons, 22026 State Warrants. s6k@9s:
Levee Warrants. -@7e: City Time. 1874. 2oh@
%; 1875. 300: 1876 20@23: 1877: 2oA@21: 1878.
2o14@-; Savings Bank Books. -g40: do pre-
ferred e2@96.
NEW ORLEANS STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
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QUOTATIONS..

FLOUR-Opened quiet. and steady. but closed
excited; with an active demand both from deal
ers and spectators. and prices generally held
prices. Sales-.5o bbls at 81 IS: Is at 81 Is; 90
at 81 50; SO at 81 rs; 100 at S. 25: 900 at IS 60
25 at S. 62h; 100 at IS Is; 25 40 and $50 at IS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13

waits and seeks employment. but the pros
perity which gives employment does not come
louisville Courier-J lou rnal
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stae Consols closed yesterday steadier at
sAe5O. against 49A@49M on Saturday. Pre-
mimi Bonds ruled quiet at 2G@26a. against
ss@7sa on Saturday. The sales at the
v,eha1,ge amounted to only $4,000.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-13

Asaer from New York to the Chicago Trib-
~ says that there Is growing jealousy
long the merchants and business men OF
Y city OF the new combinations which Mr.,
1aeroilt is reported to be making at the West,
w. as'iew Of obtaining sole control Of grand
saasco influential line to the Pacific. They say
W W the New York Central which is only an
slsf name for Mr.. Vandebilt, is too great a
User already, and 1t is not desirable that that
WHer should be increased. The reported
Eeemes OF his rival. Mr.. Gould. to build up
Ssaapeting transcontinental route by uniting
~ ~ With variety OF bankrupt and semi-
alnupt railroads West and Southwest Is also
Ina wan pAo''' nAuon ZIG ealio leei-