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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14

A st. Paul wife explained the
burrows along her husbands nose by
the remark that as man and wife
they generally pulled well together
in the domestic harness, but that
occasionally he got ballSy, and then
it became her duty to bring him up
to the scratch.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14

Perhaps the widest liar that this
country ever produced is the type
setter who said: al remember one
night in particular when / set
5000 ems an hour ont of bag by
moonlight, and had TO take every
letter to the window to see what it
was"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
Stripped LANDS.

Owners of Stripped Lands in the township Of
Wilson. are hereby notified TO make sworn state
ments of the same 20 the Supervisor of said
township, on or before the third Monday of May
next.
JOHN McSORLEY,
Supervisor.
Wilson, April %, 1870. 4O3wi.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
TO CONSUL PTIVES,

The advertiser. having been permanently cured
OF that dread disease, consumption, by simple
remedy, Is anxious to make known 10 his fellow
sufferers the means Of cure. To all who desire Il
he will send n copy OF the prescription used free
OF charged with the directions for preparing and
using the same, which they will find n sure cure
ties wishing the prescription will plcase address,
II. A. Wilson, 1874 Penn St., Williamsburgh, N ",
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14

Once they started seminary for
girls, in Utah. 1t flourished well (;
but, just in the height Of its pros
perity, the principal eloped with
the whole school.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
NOTICE OF MEETING OF COMMISSION

NOTICE OF MEETING OF CORNERSTONE
IN Frs ON CLAIMS.
In the matterof the estate Of James Moran, de-
ceased.
We, the undersigned, having been duly APP
pointed Commissioners on Claims against the es-
tate Of James Moran. deceased, by the Judge OF
Probate Of Alpena county, and six months from
the 2Dth day OF March, being allowed by said
against said estate In which 10 present their
claims for examination and adjustment; There
fore.
Notice IL hereby given, that we will meet 20 ex-
anime such claims ~ the Office Of Victor G. burn
ham, In the city OF Alpcna, from nine o'clock un-
I'll twelve Of ench forenoon, and from two o'clock
until four Of each afternoon Of the following
day. August 9TH, 1879, and Monday, September
VICTOR @. BURNHAM,
ALEXANDER n. MCDONALD,
foi Commissioners on Claims,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14

A London editor says that the
hens don't do near the damage in q
garden that women do throwing
ut them.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14

A Nebraska paper on etiquette:
"No true gentleman will ask lady
if her coral jewelry is made of
sealing-wax."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
DIR. G.. McLANES
LIVER PILLS

are not recommended as a remedy "for
all the ills that flesh is heir to-" but in
affections Of the liver, and in all Bilious
Complaints, Dyspepsia and Sick Head
ache, or diseases of that character, they
stand without a rival.
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Dissolution of Copartnership.

The firm of Geo. L. Maltz & Co. is dissolved by
mutual consent, and j. L. Whiting retircs there
from, and has transferred all his interest TO Geo
l.. Maltz, who will conduct the banking business
as hereto forc, under the name of The Exchange
Bank of Geo. l.. Maltz.
GEO. l.. MALTZ & co.
Alpena, April 30, 1879. 403wi
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14

Never say die-especially when
your girls other fellow occupies
the next chair to you in the bar
Der shop.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
DiSSOl

The co-partnership heretofore existing under
the firm name of Paul Dane & Co., boot and
shoe dealers is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent. All parties indebted TO said firm are re-
quested TO call at the office of Bolton * McRae
and settle at once.
PAUL DANE,
BOLTON & McRAE.
Alpena, May 8, 1879. 4Oiwi
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AGUE AND FEW Err.

No better cathartic can be used prepar-
atory to, or after taking Quinine.
AS a simple purgative they are UNI
euualcd,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14

pIl &c OF all kinds. tumors, discharges Of
LILO blood OF mucus, and all diseases of
the rectum quickly and perfectly cure,l nv a sim.
pie aud soothing remedy. For information. adj
dress. On. J. fABER a co, ~ Ann st.,N. ".
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MORTGAGE SALE.

N n
Default having been made in the terms and
conditions of certain indenture of mortgage,
bearing date the Sth day of December, A. d.. 1876,
and executed by and between William +. Jones
and Olive Jones, his wife, of Alpena county,
Michigan, OF the first part, and Charles w. Rich
ardson, Edward q. Avery, Newell Avery and
Simon j. Murphy, of the second part, and duly
recorded in the Office Of the Register OF Deeds for
the county of Alpena, on the 18th day OF Janu-
airy, A. ID. 1877, in libcr one u Mortgages, on
page 2jj, and by which said default the power OF
sale in said mortgage contained has become oper-
alive, and il being CLAIMED that there is now due
aud unpaid, ut the date hereof, on said mortgage.
the sum OF one thousand fom hundred and eigh-
ty-cight dollars and tttysix cents, sl lsS.56 for
principal and interest, together with an attorney
Tee of fifty dollars, lsjO00l provided for in said
mortgage, and no suit or proceeding, either ut
law or in equity, having been instituted to recov
er the amount secured 10y said mortgage, or any
part thereof, now therefore;
Notice is hereby given that on the nth dny
of July. A. ID. 1879, at two o'clock IN the
afternoon of said day, at the front door of Pot
ter Brothers brick block, on Second street, in
| the city OF Alpena, county OF Alpena, and State
of Michigan, that being the building in which
! the Circuit Court for said county in which said
mortgagcd premises are situated is held, there
will I've sold ut public auction, to the highest bid
der the premises described in said mortgage OF
so much thereof as muy be necessary 20 satisfy
the said debt, the interest thereon, and said Mt
torhey fee and all costs and charges allowed by
law. Said mortgaged premises are situated in
township of Long Rapids, county of Of Alpena,
State OF Michigan, and described rs follows All
those pieces OF parcels OF land described in said
mortgage rs follows, to wit: The southwest
| quarter of the southwest quarter of section
twcnty-seven, t27, the south half Of southeast
quarter of section twentyeight l2sl, east half OF
southwest quarter of section twenty-eight, t2Sl,
and the northwest quarter OF the northwest
quarter OF section thirty flour, t3il, all in town
thirty-two 1877 north, of range six Gl east.
CHARLES w. RICHARDSON,
EDWARD o. AVERY,
SIMON j. MURPHY,
Survivors OF themselves, and
NEWELL AVERY, deceased,
Mortgages.
KELLEY & CLAYBFno,
Attorneys for Mortgages.
Dated April %, 1879 402wi3-5250C
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
nervous debility, premature decay, and ali
the effects Of youthful indiscrciion, will for the
sake Of suffering humanity, send free 10 all who
simple remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers
wishing 10 profit by the advertisers experience
can do so by addressing in perfect confidence,
JOHN II. OGDEN, ~ Cedar ST.. New York
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-05-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PIMPLES.

will mail lfreel the recipe for simple vogcta-
BILE Balm that will remove tan, frccklcs pimplcs
and blotohes, leaving the skin soft, clear and
iant growth Of HAIR on bald head or smooth
face. Address, inclosing 30 stamp, Ben. vandelf
* CO., 20 Ann ST., N. Y.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-06

lar young lady at the II. P. l. Fair, is out
early and late doing the city for votes
Invitations are out for surprise party Ia
be given at the residence of a popular
young lady in the country on Friday even
ing. December 18th. Alice Rumple and
May Hughes, committee on ice cream.
Our mutNal friend, Miit. Rifle, had O
good dueking in the hydraulic Yesterday
morning. He slipped on pebble and was
thrown in head foremost Something like
fifty men had good laugh at his expense
While Johnnie Miller was butchering
the other day his knife slipped and cut of
the ends of several fingers on his left hand.
"Johnny didn't butcher more. neither did
lie cry. If other people stand such things,
you bet you so eau l."
While the ''Twos" were filling cistern
down near Five Points yesterday, q
horse belonging to an unknown party be-
came frightened at the engine and ran
down Third street some distance, where il
was stopped with but slight damage.
DR.. Moody's subject next Sabbath will be
''The Secret of Church Prosperity" Text
acts 8: 81. Then had the churches rest, and
were edited, and walking in the fear of the
Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost,
were multiplied" Love Feast at 2:30 p. u.
The Lords Supper at 7 p. m.
The Commissioners met yesterday to vote
for Clerk of the Court ta fill the vacancy
caused by the death of B. 8. James, Esq.
Two ballots were cast the second resulting
in the election OF Mr.. 8. w. Caldwell. He
gave bend in the sum of $4,000, signed by
himself. W. H. Campbell, Philip Hughes
VIM. Miller s. A. Campbell. John Erwin
and James Linn, which bond was approved,
| recorded and placed Oh file.
Kate Linburger, the woman who caused
one of our prominent business men to
! take a bath In the hydraulic some time
| ago. raised quite mnss last Thursday in a
family, the head of which plies the razor
| With dextreus skill This barber was about
to leave the ''0ldlady's" home ia the morn.
| ing when. he dscoverel his wife stand
| ing at the door waiting with club
| in her hand for him. and the "woman OF
choice" AS soon as he saw herahe had ur-
| gent business up stqirs, then ont of the
kitchen window on the roof, down to tie
| woodslled and out through the alley to-
| ward the west. saying: Westward the star
of empire winds its busy way"
Allen Andre vs is the newlv-elected Mas.
| ter of Washington Lodge, No. II. Mark
Seward swings the gayel Ia the West. and
| Conductor Dick Skinner guards the South
| ga e of the Temple. l.. D.. Brown will at
| tend to alarms at the door of the prepara
tion room, and Brother w. H. How will
| carry the staff Of the Ja',it"r
Deacon Encie Tommy Reed still hold,
the Tylers sword. Sam. Davidson carries
It keys to the str hg box. and George H
Phillips will make up the records jacob
Stilwanele and W. O. Shank were appoint
ed Property Committee, Jacob Stillwangle,
George H. Phillips and Samuel Davidson
Committee Oh Charity. H. II. Wallace
and VIM Pfau. Auditing Committee. MAY
every social virtue cement ,,s."
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-06
RIVER iNTELLlGENCE.

tapeciaI River Dsnatches To the sta-.l
BRo~ NsvILI.H. Pa. Dec. 6-1l:01 A.SM.-
River 4 feet and stationary. Weather
raining. Wind titl.
HINTON, w. VA. Dec. 6-9:46 A. NJ
New River foot incnes and stationary
Weather raining this morning.
CHARLESTON, Dec, $40 A. NJ
Kanawha River feet inches and falling
Weather light rain. Wind from tin
west.
OIL CRY, Pa. Dec e-11:21 A. M.-Rivel
4 feet inches and falling. Weather cloudy
and cool
PIrTsBURa. Dec. 1850 A. M.-civer {
feet inches and rising. Weather cloudy
and raining.
Boat Hands Gossip.
Business lively on the Public Landing
to-day.
Steady rain all last night.
The Bnnailza came down. and returned
to Portsmouth at neon.
The CITY of Portsmouth leaves at 4 p. NJ
daily for Chilo,
The Wildwood will be down tonight,
and return to Maysyille at noon Monday.
The Clifton leaves st. Louis this evening
for Pittsburg.
The fine. new passenger Steamer Pitts
burg will be here, and leaves at noon to
~ rrow for tile Lower Ohio and St. Louis
capt. John Thar'iburg commands and
Mr. J. n. Griffith has charge OF the Office
Captain K. l.. Shinkles elegant new ex
cufsion steamer, Golden Grown. is load
ing and will positively leave this evening
for Greenyiile. Vicksbarg, Natehez and
lew Orleans, and receipt freight through
for all Southern ports.
The large and speedy side-wt,eel steamer
Fleetwood, will he the regular G. Il O.
Railroad packet, leaving to-day promptly
at =. M. for Huntington. She will bt
followed Tomorrow by the Telegraph.
Captain James kirkefs fast and popular
side.wheel steamer. Potomac. will leave
this evening from the fnct 70 Rroadway fol
l'on,eror aud aii interinediate points, and
take passengers for the Upper Ohio River
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-06

lily, dismissed: George Gallagher. burglars'
tools, &c, ~ mont s; Jus Stewart, known
thief, dismissed; Alex. Brown, George Bry-
ant, grand. larceny, bound over; Ed. Tay-
lor, same, continued; Chas. Berkheimer,
false Pretenses, continued; Rosa
Turnert keeping house of ill-fams.
continued; Michael Foran, Michael
Brannon. Philip Nichols cutting, &c
bound over; James Horton, vagrancy, $50
30; John Baldock. Ben. Brinkmey err cut
ting. &c, continued; Willis jones, exhibit
Ing gaming devices, continued; Frank Car
roll, incorrigibility. house of Refuge; Oscar
Burns, Michael Burns. Harry Hart, bur-
glary, dismissed; +. W. Phillips. petit lar
ceDy, $75 aud so DAYS.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-06
THE COURTS.
MONDAYS CALENDAR.
The cases MT for Monday areas foliowx

MONDAYS CALENDAR.
The cases MT for Monday areas foliowE
COMMON PLEAS.
Before Judge Johnston.
5e.sis-Peale & Bro va Riley.
6,,SiS -Molrhemus vs.. Cincinnati Consolidated
Street Ralr, al Company.
5a,822-Schiick vs. Schumberg
57.8i2-Terreh VS.. aeodan.
b2si4-Farrington vs. City.
628ss-Ma ller vs. hiiips
58M Smith, executor. vs. Robert McKeag.
529es-Cincinnati & Pacific Railroad Company
VS.. r ley.
62,s16-Seas vs.. Cosby,
Before Judge Smith.
56,26i-Park 4 Sons vs.. Hoffneistes.
66,277--tincinnat Savings So iety ys. Cilley.
Sc 2a7-Taft Receiver, vs. Aufderheid.
4S.765-Dowdetl, Guardian, VS.. HUM, admins
trat TX. ct al.
66. 6.2so-BruggAman W. Earhard. @4
56 29l-Same KS. Wakeman.
56,ss7-Pisrce sh chan vs.. F. !. Bsssss.
suPsRIoR.
Before Judge Harmon.
Before Judge Foraker.
8s,s30-Mol,e Va. Finnesan
3S,S6t-Hi lsins vs.. City. ...
80 ss3s-Triulnph Insurance %. VI ,Hindden
Bsieman.
Before Judge Forea
S4,T11--MitcheN w. spa' Ger.
Si,729-Hunting vs. Wilstaeh.
29,2S9-Collins VI. Lincoln,
POLICE.
Drunk-Harry Kimbaii, John Maley.
Henry Miller, continued; Hugh Havs Pat.
Burke. So; James Higgerson, $40; Thomas
Hauerlein, S.; B. w. Rice. 30 days
Disortleriy Conduct - Eliza Robinson.
MoiIie Roberts, IS; Ed. Mularkey, con.
itinled.
Assault and Batterv-W. N. Hooker, J.
&c. Hooker, W. J. Hooker, continued; Ellen
Kane. Andrew Ernst, dismissed.
Miscellaneous-Joseph Bier. abusing fam
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-06
INTO A CULvERT.
A Canslboat Drivers Death Near Lockland.


fatal accident occurred about IL o'cl, ok last
night In the vicinity of Lockland, the victim be-
ing Charles Frecl, one armed lad, abont nineteen
wears old. Freel was driving the coalboat John
Berry, which is commanded by Captain Frank
Latbrrp
Tue night was dark one. and when Freel came
to the culver, over which the canal flows, ut what
is known at the Willow Patch bridge, ii seems
that Freel was attacked with fiji, to which disease
he WINS subject, he lost his balance ana fell into
the gully beside the towpath,. striking his head
pom the rocky bed.
He was MOI missed until the mule team came to
the bridge. where up-canal drivers are generally
reierscd When his absence was discovered arch
was inst tnted, and at midnight the crew OF the
boa 10 nj the lifeless form Of treel in the gully,
lying on his face.
Tney took him to tie towpath, and early this
morning placed the DO iy on the anal-boat lor-
ida, VIII ch arrived here at Tvs mooring place, be
tween WalnuLa and Main streets, about 10 O'Clock
III IS morning.
Frscl lives in this city. Coroner Carrick Was
notified,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-06
Cincinnati Dry Goods Market,
CINCINNATI. Dec. {

NlNt1NNA11. IJeC- D.
Trade this week has been fairly active mostly
with a good order demand from the country. Tn
salns firm hut generally steady.
PRINTs-we out standards at Gz67lsc, shirt.
ings at 6@7bac and common grades at 6@51ec per
yard. "a
bLEAcHED MUsIINs-New York Mills, 1a'Sc:
Tnrsdnln camhric, 13; King Phillips csmbrc
is1Sc; Wasns,itta, sLo,Slae SIC; Fruit Il
the Loom, Zoe: Hone SIC per yard.
JEAxs-Palestro, l11sc: Croydon, i2lsc 0oving'
ton 151sc; Poaris, 2lc; Kentucky doeskins SO sc:
Standard, 371ha40c. Humboit. exc.
BROWN SYEETIN6s-We quote: Eastern stan
r1ards at $50. Western do, 7E@Sc, anil SEQ
onds 64a7kc per yard.
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Phillips Penalty,

Fred. W. Phillips. the sail sman charged with
stealing sew raj articles Of value from Burkh rdts
store, on Fourth street, was sentenced this morn
ing by Judge W Is n on the three cha ges of petit
a'csny, to which he hal pl AIDED guilty. On the
fl st charge he sentenced to thirty days in the
Wurk-house. on the secO d $25 fine and thirty
days, aud Oh the third to S., fine and thirty days.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-06

Being entirely vegetable. no particular Care is
required while using Dr. Piefce's Pleasant Putya-
rive Peiies. They operat. without disturbance to
the constitution, dit, or occupation. For jaun-
dice, headache, constipation, impure blood, pain
in the shoulders tightness OF the chest, dizainees.
s0ur eructatons fro the stomach, bad taste In
the mouth, bilious attacks, rain in region OF kid
neys internal fever. bloated feeling about stom-,
arh. rush Of blood t. the head take DR.. Pierce's
Pleas mt Purgatve Pellets.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-06

HAMILTON.
The Emerson Society will meet tonight
at Miss May CrawfurdsA
Seward h Slonneger are now doing an i'm.
mense insurance business.
Mrs. VIM. Beckett has RETURNED from I'LL
nois where she las been visiting.
Mark Tyler. of Middletown, was in town
last night to attend meeting Ola the L.
The American District Telegraph Com.
pany will soun have their lines TO thus place
in running order.
Miss Louisa HOTTIE and Matilda Fisher
of Milleville. are visiting Mrs Gee. Kromp.
hardt, Of the First Ward.
Miss Florence Hin has returned from
Greensburg. Ind, after very pleasant 10.
journ among friends and reiatiQns. s
The horse and buggy stolen of Dan Shee.
ley Thursday night was found down neat
the toll gate last night and restored to its
owner.
Miss May Moore, ore Of the graduates ct
the Glass of 10. substituted Mrs. Traber
Thursday afternoon es teacher in the Third
Ward School. .
The effects OF the Young Mems GYM
nasium will be disposed OF at Constable q
sale to-day. Prof Theurer, the Instructor,
will probably bid them in.
A select company of Leonard O'i3rian's
friends rendered him a pleasant surprisa
last evening. They walked In upon the sur
prised couple nnawares. but were soon
inobly entertained.
Miss Josie Phillips one of The candidates
for the doll. which ID purported to be
worth $50 and to be given TO the most popu.
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FINANCIAL

CINCINNATI. Dec 6-2P.
Exchange on New York IL dull and rates nom.
inal at Lilo discount buying to par selling.
Sterling Is steady and firm with fair inquiry and
quoted "a S5 for sight aud "a S9@a for sixty days.
The following are the 10 nj rates for Govern
ment securities, buying aud selling:
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-12-06

CINCINNATI Dec Go P. NJ
The following are the receipts and shipments OF
live stock for the past "a hour
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-30

Island, and 81 o5Si Is foe coarse Liverpool PER
sack; Ohio River and Kanawha at 81 65@1 10 for
large brl, and 81 8Sa1 40 for small brf.
Seed Clover quiet aud essy, and quoted at
@gc for arrival lots and 90 in store per lD tim
elhy, jobbing slowly vi g. 152 20 per bu, In store
Flaxseed al 81 I0ai Is per bu.
Tallow is steady and quiet with ample receipts
and selling at Sl4e fof city and 6a61sc for coun-
try per ID.
vesetableg C bbage in full supply and quiet at
$S 754t4 per hundred Sweet potatoes al 81 5Dg2 IS
per bril- as to, quality, and quiet Onions dull
and plenty at 81 2502 70 per brl.
aRoCgRIRa
Coffee remains Arm and quiet with fair de-
mand. We quote Mocha NJ 3 Q130e. Java at 2i9
sc, Laguayra at l6s es1sLac per ID: Rio II I5kQs
l6c for common. 16sl8e ior fair 10 good. lsizy2jc
Tor PRIME To choice and 21@22c for fancy yellow
per ID
Molasses is ouset and New Orleans in small
supply Ut 359t5c forold and no new crop yet in
this market Sorghum is held al 2Sg3oc per gal
Refined syrups dull at 4eC965c, US 10 qnaity, per
gallon.
Rice Is fairly active ana the market steady
We quote Louisiana AZ 7h6l7s4c perfb.
sugar is steady and demand iair and no ma
mral chance. Qnoled. refined yellow AT S14(8s &C.,
extra c al S1s@sAc, white at 9Istl10Ac gran.
uated and powdered at l04.9ie5Sc crushed at
lo'sgle1c. and cut loaf at lOis@11c perlb.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-30

this evening for New Orleans with fair
start Passengers leaving here on to-day's
trains will connect with the Golden City
at Cairo.
The w. N. Chancellor, o fine light
draught passenger packet, will be here and
leave Tomorrow evening for points above.
The meeting Of the owners of the Pitts
burg, Wheeling and Cincinnati packets
takes place to-day at Wheeling, and it is
rumored that under the new organization
contemplated agents will be dispensed with
at Cincinnati and Pittsburg.
The crew Of the snasboat e. A. Wood
run were employed until the evening of
October % in removing rocks from the chan
mel. Thirty-nine rocks, averaging about
three cubic yards each, were removed from
Westinghouse Crossing, and one large
bowlder, measuring twenty cubic yards, and
weighing over forty tons, was taken out at
Greenup Shoals
Taking advantage of slight rise of water,
the snagboat resumed work on the 23d, and
has since removed the wrecks of two coal
barges. and two snags from Guyan Shoals.
The new Bostona was let into the water
yesterday and towed TO the foot OF Law,
renee street to receive her machinery.
When completed she will trim on twenty
four inches Her cabin and texas are IN.
The fuel question is becoming serious
one to our up-river packets. The City Of
Portsmouth is burning wood at s2 25 per
cord, and teams were engaged nearly ali of
Tuesday night hauling it to the bank Mt
Foster from point mile and half dis
tant.
The river was stationary at noon to-day
with feet inches in the channel.
Cards are out announcing the marriage Of
Captain Charles w. Fisher, inspector of
steam vessels. TO Miss Fannie Cliff, the we'd
ding to take place at Maysville. Tuesday.
November 4th.
The Edorado will be In rom above be-
fore dark.
The Katie Hooper leaves this evening for
Memphis.