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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

We cheerfully call the attention of
our readers 10 the merits of Dobblns'
Electric Soap, ,made by Cragin & Co.
Philadelphia who confidently ask a
trial. The soap will tell its own story.
We advise you to try It.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

A LITTLE girl was told to spell fer
ment, and give its meaning, with a
sentence In which it was used. The
follow Ing was literally her answer !:
"Ferment verb, signifylng to work.
love to ferment in the garden"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

fame that Is world wide and ac-
quired in the short space ola few years.
must have true merit for its support.
DR.. Pierce's Family Medicines, have
gained such fame and tho foreign
orders for his Golden Medical Ola
cOYery-tne greatest bioOd-puriner OF
the age for his Pleasant PurQAtIve
Pellets little sugar-COated pill-). his
faYorite PrescriptiOn--woman's best
iriend-and other remedies became so
great, that branch Of the WorId'a
Dlspensarv has been established In
London, England. for their manuCact-
ure. From this depot they are shipped
20 every part Of Europe, and TO the
East Indies, China, Japan. and other
countries. Their salc in both North
and south America is perfectly cnorm-
ous and Increasing yearly. worlds
Di-peusary Medical a Association. Pro-
pr'etors, Buffalo. ". y. and Great Rue.
sel street Building. London, Eng.
KOYAL CsSrRE, Cgss Ca. Iad.
fej. ~, Is1J.
Dr. il. v. PIERCE.
De0r Sfr-l take pleasure Goo writing
my testimony with others in regard 70
your valuable medicine. For "a long
slime have suffered from disease Of the
lungs and until & used your Discovery
found nothing that did me any good.
Thanks 20 10, am relieved and recon-
mend 10 20 ail. Yours truly,
MARY X gVNEI.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

cement Is usually ground after burn
ing: Contact with the atmosphere
repldly deterlorates its quality. ae f.
sD'orDs humidity and cdrbOuic acid
lIioln Do ana thus becomes useless. One
tilfd or me volume Of The cement for
lue qIaht'ty ~ water is the proportion.
slo we more cement is beaten up tht
harder it becomes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

A YOUNG gentleman was accusing an
other of having n big mouth, eyes -
SAID the other, "but nature had to make
yours so as to give you plenty Of
cheek"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
a VaInnbIe GIft Tree.

A book on the Liver, its diseases and their
treatment sent free. Including treatises upon
Liver Complaints, Torpid Liver, Jaundice.
Biliou-ness, Headache Constipation. Dyspep-
STA, Malaria, etc. Address DR.. Sanford 1872
Broadway, New York city, n. Y
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

a LITTLE girl being asked on the
hrst day OF school how she liked her
new teacher replied: 81 do not like
her; she Is just az saucy 70 me as my
MOTHER
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

a YoUNGsTER joyfully assured his
mother the other day that he had found
out where they made horses; he had
seen man finishing One--''he was
mailing on his last foot"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
MAKE HENS LAY,

An EngliI! Veterinary Surgeon aud Chemist now
travelling IN this country, that most Of tile HOrso
and Cattle Powders here are worthless trash he
says that Sheridan's Condition Powders are . bso-
lutely pure and immensely valuable. Nothing ON
earth viii make hens lay like Sheridan's Condition
POWDERS Dose, one teaspoon to pint OF feed
sold everywhere, or sent by mail for eight letter
hGmps. /. b. JOHNSON CO., Bangor, Me.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

THERE is new song, "Kiss me Quick
ly, Birdie Darling" This Is very
nice, but this line should follow, "For
the Old Man is Coming With a Club, ="
then it will sound little more ro-
mantle, you know.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

"A LIGHT PUDDNG.--Boil little nut
meg ana cinnamon in a pint Of new
mix, take out the spice; beat eight
yOlAs ana iour whites of eggs, glass
OF sweet wine, little salt and sugar
mix spoonful of flour very smooth, I'm
a llttie Of the milk, then put all to-
gether, with the crumbs of n small roll
grated tie this in a thick cloth. boil n
an hour, serve IL with butter melted
and wine and sugar poured over it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

Ihe rcsW of trials shows that young
tuiip trees may be easily and safely re-
moved, by cutting back the entire ster
Wlinln Two or three inches Of the NECK
IeaYing only neck and root 10 be- ser
OUT Hundreds Of trees thus treated
grew vigorously sending up from fbe
roots new and straight stems
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

TO enjoy fishing 10 IL not necessary
20 catch Hsh. just as big lies can be
GOnJured up from nothing as can be
based on a two-inch trout.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

a ste0m boiler foamg either became Fl
mas insufficient steam room. or ON ac-
count Of dirt or grease in the boiler. or
the feed water. This trouble is offor
experienced with new boilers. and I'M .
appears whom they become clean.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

CAMBRIDGE HAsH.-Cut thin slices of
cold mutton, fat and lean, i'm pieces
about the size of penny; four each
piece; boil an onion in a little water.
add teacupful of beef or mutton-stock:
season with pepper, salt and allsplce.
Heat 1t thoroughly, but do not let the
meat boil add one glass of claret wine
and two tablespoonfuls OF piccalilli;
serve hot on toasted bread, earnIshed
with parsley and rd-boiled eggs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

IT is said that women live on love.
Small salaried yonng men will be in
tcrestod to learn thar the love referred
to Is tor baked beans, beef soup, onions,
and new spring hats.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

The suit for a maiden's hand is
brought in the court Of come an please.
But when the old man orders the
plaintiff out il is ''Sir, quit courtV,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

shall I hereafter darn your stock
lngs ~ is said TO be the fasbionaila
language for young lady 10 use when
making leap year proposal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

'lHEFH vii. Doc mo- clubs in the pcxt
world, says "a womau's Journal Rnf
now can YOU play with pack having
only three suits.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

DON'T you wish you was big
MANI" said one little urchin to an
other. OK rect | do. I'm just dying
to be big enufl'to git shaved an have
one OF 'em BARRIERS powder me all over
and squirt cologne Juice at me-"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

LhdTeoa. being nearly pure carbon
MAKES p nre much hotter than wood
WI make, because wood contains other
c ,..'li Oust,DIe elements. The purer the
carbon the more intense the hear
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

~ Shakespeare had been familiar
with double barrelled shot guns he
would have talked less Of the slings
and arrows Of outrageous fortune.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

a DHEssMAEER got mad because her
loVer sercuaded her with q flute. She
.sai1 She got All The 1utIug che wanted
ln her regular business.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

WHAT did Mary say to her little
lamb when she sent It out to grass I'm
the evening" She said, GIVE 20 to
supper"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

O. ouND RICE PUDDNG.- To six
ounces rice, one quart milk; sur this
over the fire till thick, take IL of. put
IN piece Of butter the size of a wal
nut; when just cold, add eight yolks OF
eggs, four whites, well beaten: rasD
the peel OF lemon and put 10 10 some
sugar with the juice, then mix all to-
gether; pun paste at the bottom of the
dish; half hour bakes it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

IRE moths are walking around on
stills since they heard that fur was TO
be fashionable trimming for mantles
this summer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

WEAK women, Young or old married or sim
gle will be greatly benefited by taking Kid
ney-Wort. 1t is tonic ami cleansing
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

LITTLE boyth thould be theen
not heard" said Johnny when his
teacher asked him 20 rccite lesson
that he had neglected 70 learn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

NOW 10 transpircs that there isn't n
fraction Of phDsphrous in hsh. Peo-
pie in search Of brain food will have 10
chew friction matches.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
Sincerely your servant.

~, . JAMES D. BASSETr, Erie, Pa.
=, ao IL sold by all druggists. Prico
sl.OO per box. Samples sent free to ALI am
terers on application to "Anakess'' Depot
Box 1885, New York F0'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

Thy rage for old furniture thissoason
is tZclusiyelY confined to mon
who work for dollar day and buv
40 secondhand stores.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

49, "haie-ol business o. now great
industry, but Jonah vac The fret man
that ever went into H..
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

NEGETiNE.-For graduating all i'm
purltles OF the blood from the system,
IL mas no equal. 1t has never failed to
enect cure, giving tone and strength
10 the system debilitatCd by disease.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

Stay bolts, when screwed and riveted,
are One-third stronger than when
screwed alone.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

IAPIocA PUDDING.-For a family of
eight or ten persons one-half cotlee-cup
OF tApioca put In pint OF milk to soak,
ana Kept warm until 1t becomes soft:
then add four eggs and two cups OF
sugar, butter the size of a butter-nut.
ana one teaspOonful OF salt; when we'll
beaten adj Two quarts or milk and
navor with vanilla or lemon bake tue
same as custard.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
Tho voItato Bolt CO.. mar.,,,, Mich

->"A' Cp'f nhdIhhs~iit Mich
WI send their celcbrs ed Electro VoltuIo
6elta to the afflicted upon 80 davs's tr,nI
speedy cures guaranteed They mean what
they say. Write TO them without delay
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
MINUTE REMEDY.
Only requires minutes. not hours. 20 Yal,ev.
pain and cure acute disease.
Ready Relief

In from one TO twenty minutes nsyer fan. ..
relieve PAIN with one thorough RppIic ton
NO matter how violent or excruciarinR the -ain
Nervous, Neuralgia, or prostrated with disease
may suner, RAILWAYS READY RRLIRF win
Anord Instant ease.
imam nation of the Kidneys, InnAmnaa-
non OF tho Bladder, In1am mRtIon of the
Bowels, C0nKestioD OF the I.ungs, sore
Throat, Dimcult breathing, PaIpiIation of
the Heart Hysterics, Group, DlphthSria
CRtarrh, Influenza, Headache, T1othaeho
Neuralgia, RheumRtiam, Cold ChiIla
Agus Chtllsr ChiIbIatus, FROST F3itoA
Bruises. summer Complaints, Coughs
Cold, Sprains. Pains In the Chest, Bach SI
Li7Abs, are Instantly relieved.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

gfCI EhILr Break up sour CrIG tv tho tfrest,
yte ~ I.f. JaTnes Frpe foranf az ola ~. 81.
,.I so.e LuuRa ard Throsts and d csrfsis surs
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

q YorNo lady up town repels the
domestic SANDER that she Ia "fuctuat-
ing" For Pm always at par-to buy
me something.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

ARR you bald2 CAROLINE. a deo-
dorized extract of petroleum, the only
cure for badness, has been improved,
so that 1t Is now the most delightful
dressing i'm the world. The only real
natural hair restorer ever produced
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
FEVER AND AGILE.

Fever and Ague cured for Fifty Cents. There
y not remedial agent In the world that win
cure Fever and Ague, and ali other Malarfous
BILIOUS, scarlet. Typhoid, Yellow and ether
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF.
II Will In eW moments, when taken accord
ing 10 directions, cure Cramps, SpQsms Sour
stomach, Heartburn, Sick Headache, DiarrhCp A
Dysentery, Collie, Wind In the Bowels, aud an
informal Pains
travellers should always carry . bottle OF RAP
WAY RAADI RELIEF with them few droua
ID WAFER WIN prevent sickness or pains from
ohange 81 water. IL Is better than French
brandy sf bitters as a stimulant
AtnSrs and LumbOrmen should Always
NJ WSVidsd with It
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

~ you cannot take the baby to the
country, use DIR. BULBS Baby Syrup
for the usual diseases of early child
hood. Price % cents a bottle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

"A glass mandatory will be built
in Packer, Pa, at once.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
OVARIAN TuMoRs-

Inc removal OF these tumors by RARwAYr
hLsoLyEST Is now 30 certainly established that
nnat "ts once co sidered almo Z miraculous ;
COW a common recognized ct by ali psrtirs
Mitne . the cases OF Hannah p Kntpp Mrs q
krapI MIS-. J. II. Jolly and Mrs. p D. Hendrix
puDnshe In our Almanac for 1879; also that OF
N! srs Z. y B6oins. IN the present edition Of oar
False and True"
One Dollar Per hottie
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

NEW linen may be embroidered
more easily by rubbing It over with
nne white soap IL prevents the threads
from cracking.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
Railways Regulating Pills.

Perfect PurEatfVeG, Soothing ADort.
ents, Act without Pain, ALWAYS ReIfn.
bie and Natural I'm their Operation
AVEoRTABLB SUBSTITUTE FOR CALoMKI.
Perfectly tssteless. elegantly coated with
sweet gum purge, regulate purify, cleanse
R4DwAT's Pills, for the cure OF all disorders
Oh Ihe Omach, Liver, Bowels Kidneys bad
ger, Nervous ID seases, Heada he Consultation
Co5tiveness, Indigestion Dvspepsia BiiioUs'
nr5s. Fever, Inflammation Of Che Bowels PLEA
aud al arrangements OF the Internal Viscere
warranted 70 effect perfect cure. Purely veg
eta3le, containing no mercury, minerals OF del-
to observe thS following symptoms SSsult.
lnR from Diseases OF the Digestive Organs. CON.
supation, Inward Piles, Fullness OF the BLOOD
IN tho Head, Acidlty OF the stomach, Nausea
Heartburn, Disgust OF Food, Fullness or Wei0hk
IN the stomach, sour Eructa ions sinktSt' az
HuttoIing At the Heart, Choking or sufYssibe
b'nsations when in a lying posture. Dimness al
Vision, Dots or webs betnrs the 81 mt Fevef
and Dull Pain In the Hps-d, Deficiency OF per-
splration, YellOWneSs or the Skin and Fyes Pain
w the Side, Chest limbs and Sudden Fiuabea
OF Heat Burning IN the Flesh.
a Few doses 81 RADWATB PILLS Will free IA
Uatem from all tho above-named disordeTa
Price, 90 Cents per Box
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS.
Read "FALaE AND TRUE
send a letter stamp % RADWAV q C~
No. - WARREN, cor. CHURCH ST. New YORK
Information worth thousands win be sent you
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
CAUTION.

OAO
ALI remedial agents capable OF destroying lirs
py an oYerdose should DO avoided NoTp6ine
opium, strychnine, arnicA, hyosciaTnus. and
other powerful remedies, does a. certain tlmes
10 very small doses, relieve the patient during
their action In the system. But perhaps tile
second dose, II repeated, may AggrRvate and In
crease me suffering, and another dose cause
doatht SThere is no necessity for using these
uncertain agents whom q positive remedy ike
kADWATs BRADY RKLIKI will stop the most 81.
TuoiatlnR pain quicker without 0ntaiIinR ths
sass diHSolET IN eithaT tpfAEt adult
THE TRUE RELIEF
RAILWAYS READY kELIKP is tho onIv raro.6,.,
SCENT In vogue that will instantly stop pain.
Z fifty Cents per Bottle. =
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

Those answering an advertts.,,,.nt I'm
con,or RVOr upon tho advertiser and the
Ruoiisher ~ stating that they sav the adver-
''o''"t y" thisi ourDal lnamiha the papsT
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
A GRATEFUL RECOGNITION.

TO cure a exEoSIo or Loro STANDING DIsKAsp
~ truly victory In the healing art; that REASON
lag power that clearly discerns DKTKCr aud sup
phes remedy; that restores step by step-by
oeRrees-the BODY which has been slowly at
SAckod and weakened by an tnsdious oiBea 30,
not only commands our respect but deserves
S S gIautud DR.. Railway has furnished man
S Snu WIN tnat wonderful remedy, Had WAYS
p hs THIS result, and suffering numAnitS
ruo utAS out an oxistenco ~ pain and disease
through long days and long mic ma oUa hin
Lheir gratitude. S-AsQleaI ksSseruysr =
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
FALSE AND TRUE.

We extract from DR.. Railways ''Treatiss Z
DseAse and Its Cure. - as follows:
List Of Diseases Cured ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
HEALTH Is WEALTH.
&dn Of Body is Wealth Of Mind.
Railways SarSapTIial RGSOlVGnt

Pure blood makes sound nesh. strong bone ana
eoea SKIN nyou would have your mesh arm,
yonr BONES sound, without carries and your CON-
S,sLon Ialr use Had ways sarsNparfIlfan
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

send letter stamp % RADWAY q Co.
NO. - WARREN, cor. CHURCH 81, New YORK
worth thousands win be sent you
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-30
Wandering Marriorr.

The Indians captured the John r.
Moore at Austin on her way down
last Friday, and refused to surrender
her until Commodore Montgomery
and his subordinates lined the band I,
The grand sachem of three countries
and the great river organized a tribe
OF k~ick-a-poos. with Captain Mont
gomery as big chief, under the name
of Ish-to-ho ma W. II. Stone. keeper
OF Wampum, with the name of Man G.
bo-ha la Babbitt, grand scant, with
the name Of Ma ha.wa la. The three
tribes, 0jibwas, Comancbes and Sene-
cas-, held the big canoe down to Helena
and return, aud created a big sen.
satlon with their gorgeous attire
and war dances; and Babbitt
says it was the biggest frolic since
freedom. Captain Montgomery will
be known in future as Ish-to-ho ma.
chief OF the Kick-a-poos, and grand
sachem Of the big canoe. Fatty Rose
is vice chief and is already nego-
tiating for a little Ratchet, SO he
can't speak with a forked tongue any
more. His name is Chufy- chumpy.
The Indians were so delighted with
their success on the war path, that
lsh- to bona, the grand sachem, and a
number Of the raves extended their
trip to Memphis"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-30
On-ResIaent Nonen.

No 3732-In the Chancery Court Of Shelby
county, Tenn,-L E Barker ct al VS.. r [
koWley OF al.
appearing from affidavit in this
A that the defendants, h p RoWley and hil
VIE Mary 0 ROWley. are non presidents ofthC
state OF Tennessee and citizens Of Arkansas;
that this suit was. filed August 18Th. 1880, al.
legiDg an indebtedness due from said defend.
ants to compliments Of S82S3. SO; that q wit
Of a%tt'ehment has been issued and returned
levied BY garnishnent on & NJ Apperson and
Y ' hathbaut, as partners, for any amount
that may be due from them to said Rowley and
wife oT either of them; II is therefore ordered
that they make their appearance herein, al
The courthouse Of Shelby county, in Men,
Rhis, Tenn, on or before the first Monday in
November, 1870, and plead, answer or detnuT
70 complainant bill, or the sa~s wilfbe taken
for confessed as to tbeA aud Set for hearing
exiparte, and thqt a Sopy Of this order be
puolisheA. ,onse y week FOR four successive
weeks IN the Public LRDGER.
This sth day Of September, 1890.
A cOpy-Attest:
R: }. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
Minor Meriwether, sol. for compl't.
BfA25
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-30
COMMERCIAL.
pUBLIo LEDGER OFFIcE,
,u,-u,s TrNv. Genfephar o0 1871

MEmPHIs. Tenn, September 90, 1901
1t is given out that the public debt
of the nation will show a reduction
during the month of September Of
over $4,000, 900, and the annual
statement by the end of the year
will show that nearly, if not quite
800, 100000 has been Topped off.
The general prosperity of the country
is a subject of favorable comment in
all lines of business, and the money
market is gliding along smoothly with
a grad ual increase from day to day in
its value. No financial disturbance Of
any character is anticipated in the
neal future, though political newspA-
pers in the east argue that the presi
. dental contest is likely to capsize the
entire monetary structure, On one
side some say the election of the war
riorwill wreck he6nancia fabric while
on the other it is az strongly asserted
that the success Of the other warrior
means ruin and bankruptcy. The
only injury likely to be experienced Ia
the opinion of conservatives, no mat.
ter which is chosen, is perhaps a few
days of depression among the specu
latiye stocks and securities. Tie
country is safe, and will be apt to re-
main so 10 the hands of either. Mean
time the local money market is e So,
with commercial paper offering in
moderate value, and discount rates
are givec by the banks at 8 per cent,
exceptional distances being heard of
at 6 per cent.
Exchange is in liberal mercantile
demand, while offerings of cotton bills
exhibit a gradual increase as the re-
ceipts of the staple swell. The banks
sell drafts on New York and New
Orleans at par and buy bills on New
Orleans at 50 so discount per thou
sand; also on New York and New
England at 81 so to SO IS per thou
sand, the latter rate being for grace
carrying bills ohaSBoston, Lowell
and Fall river.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-30

with the Little Rock, Mississippi and
Texas railroad. aud with the Dean
Adams for V~icksburg, Captain AL.
Cummins presides at the desk, aud is
assisted by Amos Day and Mike
Logan.
The Chas. p. Choteau, Captain
ThOrwegan in command, leaves New
Orleans this evening on her initial
trip in the Memphis cotton trade.
She will arrive here Monday night
and leave on Wednesday next. for
New Orleans and all intermediate
points. The Henry Frank will leave
st. Louis to-day week, and also enter
the cotton trade betWeent his port and
New Orleans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-09-30

Receipts of cotton at all United
States ports for the past five days
we're los, 1854 bales, against 1854
bales the week before, and lO5,792
bales same weei last year.
The total receipts of cotton at all
United States ports ircm the LIST
of September to date are 4ZS,4ll
bales, against 356,O28bales at this date
last year, and 332,O56 the year before.
Increase Of receipts this year COM
pared with last, 72,9S3bales. Tho stock
on hand at this time is 1911 500 bales,
against 93,155 bales at this time last
year, and 52,342 bales the year before.
The foreign shipments to date are
332,329 bales, against 279,143 bales last
year, and 326,1l3 The year before.
Freight rates from this point on
cotton are Tic per owt all rail to Bal
timore, 72c to Philadelphia, 74c to
New York, zoe to Lawrence Lowell,
Providence and Boston, and SIC to
Fall River by rail, and river 20 less.
To New Orleans by river, Sis per
bale aud Zoe per cw;. on cake; by rail
not stated, but understood to be $l.4C
per bale.