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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-12-08

rsy'-gcnerat a2a the secretary ef the f
terror and their suecs ssors in office. with
lQt power 20 sets1e the Indebtedness 70
ne goyernment growing o4t az the issue
tral Pacific ard Western Pa 1ilic bcn8-alGed
rallroads, subject 70 The approval Of the
10 me by the commission thus created
Whatever action s. had l0okirg TO a set
tlement OF the Indebtedness in accord
ance with TIE act referred 20 VIII be duly
submitted to congress.
The Postal service.
The POSTAL service Of the country ad-
yaAees WITH eXtraordinary growth. Within
lures Of the post office department have
multiplied threefold. In the last ten years
they have nearly doubled. Our postal bust
ness grows much more rapidlv than our
population II now involves an expenGi-
ture Of Sl00,000,000 year, numbers 7Sp09
This remarkable extension q service
which IS an accurate index Of the public
conditions presents gratifying evidence Of
the advancement Of education, Of the in
crease Of communication ard business ac-
tivity. and Of the Improvement Of mail
facilities leading 10 their constantly aug
mentng use.
Demands Of the war.
The war with spain laid rev ard es- -p-
tiOGal l8hors or the post office department.
The mastering ot the military ana naval
mali arrau sements for every camp and
every campaign. The CmmuCicati8n be-
tween nome ana camp was naturally eager
and expectant. Ia some of the larger
places of rende zVous a mar Is 59.Q00 LETT
ters day required handling. This reces-
sity was met by the prompt detatl and dis
pateh Of experienced mea from he estdh-
Ished force and by directing all the instru-
mertalities of the railway mail and post
office service as far IS necessary to this
new need. Congress passed an act empow-
ering the postmaster general 10 eSta biish
offices or branches g every military camp
or station. and under this authority the
postal machinery was speedily put into
effective operation.
Under the same authority. when our
forces moved upon Cuba, Porto Rico and
the Philippines, they We're attended ard
followed by the postal service. Though
the set of congress authorized the appoint
was early determined that he pubic in
terests would be best suhserved not by
new designations but by the detail OF ex.
perienced men familiar with eVery branch
Of the service, and this policy VIZ ; steadily
followed When the territory which was
the theater Of coafiict came into our pos
session, X became necessary TO reeSt3 blish
mail facilities fer he resident population
as well as % provide them for cur forces
Of occnpa ton, and the former requirement
was met through the extension and apph~
cation Of the latter Obligation / gave he
requisite authority, and the same general
principle was applied 70 this al 10 other
branches Of civl admin istraton under
military occupation. The details are
more particularly given in the report OF
the postmaster-g general, and, while the work
is only just begun. it IS pleasing TO be able
TO say that the service in the territory
which has come under our control is al
ready materially improved.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-12-08
THE NAVY.
Recommendations of Secretary Long
Receive Executive Approval.


Receive Executive Approval.
The following recommendations of the
secretary of the navy relative TO the in
crease of the navy have my earnest APP
prevail:
l. Three seagoing sheathed and coppered
battleships of about 1880 tons trial dis
placement, carrying the heaviest armor
and most powerful ordnance for vessels
of their class and to have the highest prac-
tJcable speed and great radius of action
Estimated cost exclusive of armcr and
armament s., 100000 each.
2. Three sheathed and coppered armored
cruisers OF about 1900 tons trial displace-
lnent, carrying the heaviest armor and
most powerful ordnance for vessels of their
class and TO have the highest practicable
speed and great radius of action. ESti-
mated cost, exclusive of arnor and arma-
ment, 81. 600 GOO each.
8. Three sheathed and coppered protected
cruisers of about 5000 tons trial displace-
ment; to have the highest practicable
speed and great radius of action and to
carry the most powerful ordnance suitable
for vessels of their class Estimated cost,
exclusive of armor and armament s. 600
each.
4 Six sheathed and coppered cruisers of
about 2,500 tons trial displacement; TO have
the highest speed compatible with good
cruising qualities, great radius of action
and to carry the most powerful ordnance
suited to vessels of their class. Estimated
cost, exclusive of armament. 1,141, 500 each.
l join with the secretary of the navy in
recommending that the grades Of admiral
and vice admiral be temporarily revived,
to be filled by officers who have specially
distinguished themselves in the war with
Spain.
The Census.
l earnestly urge upon congress the impor-
tancc of early legislation providing for the
taking of the twelfth census. This is nee
essary In view of the large amount Of work
which must be performed in the prepara-
ton OF the schedules preparatory to the
enumeration of the population.
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Confessed rs GniIt.

John Harvey Myers, former secre-
tary of the defunet Home Building and
Loan association of Milwaukee, who
was arrested several months ago on
complaint Of having embezzled Slo,-
GOO of that institutions funds, pleaded
guilty and was sentenced by Judge
Wallber in the municipal court TO four
years in the state prison at Waupua.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-12-08
winnebaEo indians Paid.

The annual payment of the Winnie
bago Indians has been completed by
Special Discussing Agent w. S. Olive,
of the Indian department. The number
enrolled this year was 1,433, a decrease
of three from the 1897 roll. The amount
paid in annuities was S26,943.25, of
which about 900 was paid out at the
various other agencies in the state and
$4,000 in Black River Falls, the share
of each Indian being $3.50.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-12-08
THE INDIANS.
The Condition OF the Race shows
Marked ProgresS.

The special attention Of the congress Is
called to that part of the report Of the sec
rotary of the interior in relation TO the five
civilized tribes. 1t is noteworthy that the
general condition Of the Indians shows
marked progress. But one outbreak Of
serious character occurred during the year
and that among the Chippewa Indians Of
Minnesota, which happily has been sup
pressed. While it has not yet been prac-
ticable to enforce all the provisions Of the
act of June, 1898, for the protection Of the
people OF the Indian territory and for other
purposes it is having salutary effect
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III l,nhN.

At Cameron, village about 80 miles
north OF Eau Claire. child was born
in a poor family named Dunn. The ia
Their. in celebration 81 the event, is re-
ported 10 nave become intoxicated, and
returning home seized the babe and
dashed out its brains He was on the
point of strangling his wife when
neighbors interfered.
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III Milwaukee and held it there while a
freight train ran over his neck, de-
capitating him. Garting left a long let
ter in German, addressed TO the chief
of police OF Helm, Germany, in which
Re tells the story Of lis troubles and
his determination to eud his life He
vas evidently insane.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-12-08

Upon The nations composing the 1--WE tribes.
The Dawes commission reports that the
most gratifying results and greater add
vance Tow ard the attainment of the objects
of the governments have been secured In
the past year than in any previous year.
/ cannot too strongly indorse the recon-
mendaticn Of the commission and Of the
secretary of the interior for the necessity
of providing for the education Of the 500
white children resident in the Indian terri
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-12-08
Dewey Township Born.

The county board has materially
changed the map Of Portage county by
a Encouragement of the townships. The
township Of Stevens Point passes out Of
existence and new township has
been created and named Dewey, after
the admiral
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-12-08
Pardoned on Condition.

Gov. Scofield has pardoned John Nc
Cue, of Chiffon, who was sent to Wau-
pun some time ago on conviction of
horse stealing while under the influ-
ence of liquor. His pardon. which was
granted on the recommendation of the
judge who tried him and of the district
attorney who prosecuted him, is con
ditioned on McCue's refraining from
liquor for five years.
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CONCLUSION.
Several Important Subjects Conn
Btcnded for Consideration.

The alien contract law is shown by ex-
perience to need some amendment; a
measure providing better protection for
seamen is proposed; the rishtful applica-
ton of the eight-hour law for the benefit
of labor and Of the principle Of arbitration
are suggested for consideration. and | COM
mend these subjects to the careful atten-
tion Of the congress.
(Signedl WILLIAM M'KINLEY
Executive Mansion. Dec. s. 1855
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-12-08
PENSIONS.
over st44.0OO,oOO Paid ont During
the Year.


the Year.
There were on the pension rolls on June
90, 1898. 993,7l4 names, an increase of near
~ $4,000 over the number on the rolls on the
same day of the preceding year. The
amount appropriated by the act of Decem-
Der %. 1896, for the payment of pensions
for the fiscal year 1898 was $4,000. 600 Eight
million seventy thousand eight hundred
and seventy-two dollars and foTty-six cents
was appropriated by the act of March 81.
1898, to cover deficiencies in army pen
soEs and repayments in the sum of $12,-
020. So making a total of $14S 0S2. 2.79 avail
able for the payment of pensions during the
fiscal year 1898. The amount disbursed from
that sum was Sl44 651 $3.50, leaving a ball
ance of $3,43l,0 80 uneXpended on the S0th
of June 1898. which WIS covered into the
treasury. There were $50 names added to
the rolls during the year by special acts
passed al the second session of the Fifty
fifth congress, making a total of ,4S6 pen
sions by congressional enactment since
1861.
The Patent ONCE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-12-08
oueer Way to suicide.

NUteF WHY 70 sHIVIUV'
Carl Henry Otto Garting, about 40
years of age, placed his head on rail
OF the Chicago & Northwestern track
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-12-08
The Patent Omce.

The total receipts of the patent office
during the past year were 81, 253, GAS A. The
expenditures were $1.0Sl. 633.7s, leaving a
snrrlllS of S172 214 65
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 their duties faithfully and c.onscientiously, it is only at Irregular intervals that they have time to cell upon their most intimate friends. It is necessary only to visit the school to ascertain this fact aiu II patrons could realize how much their visits are appreciated, they would visit Us more frequently.
 Parents are earnestly requested 10 examine the weekly and month ly reports of their children.
 D. F. WITHERs
 Principal.
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FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS.

Happy is the teacher who can administer praise judiciously and at the proper time. All people appreciate a kind and encouraging work. Certainly a gentle deed, g kindly act, a noble sacrifice should be commended. A true te ,cher will continually "look for good ness and gladness. J Teachers who are troubled in maintaining discipline will find many of their burdens removed if they will only exercise careful judgment in com mending the good actions of the better pupils. What children need is encouragement, guidance and help, not Encouragement, re- buff and rebuke. Unquestionably, too many teachers are fond of displaying ..hheeiir asaltaiGe asalttahi iGaiitty, Gefityy and showing that they are "masters" of the school. The school which is orderly only because of the s'terrorizing" power of the teach CT is in the highest sense disor- derly.
 The pupils should be taught to do right from principle and not from fear of punishment, and one of the best ways to develop such a spirit is to notice every worthy deed done by any of the children.
 Is is not true that some teach CTS advertise the bad only, while the good pass on from day to day without word of cheer or en- couragementi A person who is able to arouse the noble impulses of the children and create a desire to live pure and noble lives can easily guide and control any body of pupils. But this can never be done by threats and violence. The successful teacher must create a sentiment against every viola tion of known law, and this is the only form of school government that is in any sense wholesome and helpful in its effAets asson the life of the children. -Arkaascs Sehnnl ,JOnrnal
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gould's. fairest damsels-passine all the Accomplishments requisite for tue weffhy position she now Ilolds.
 Mp. Charley Klcinhaus and fap,ily of St. Louis, Mo-, visited i'll Roe last week the guest of his brother, Albert Kleinhans whom he had not seen in several years. Rouuder, you should not soar so high in referring to Bill--he might judge you to be meadow lark, and that would cast a reflec- tion on your excellent name. Mir. R. A. McDonald one of our "never sweats" is cutting of the under growth from his ? acre lot in Roe, upon which he is going to build him a great big air castle. Now Rufus don't over do your- self.
 Isaiah 13 and 12 and the 10th Psalms. We for our past prefer to worship no earthly things, therefore, we would rather have
 money for our uses than for our master.
 Miss Thisbe, thou lovely dam. sel do not cloud thy life with the name of '.old maid,'' nor seek to bring more trouble across thy peaceful mind by insipid asser- tions. Just say told bachelor Quite a number of young peo- pie treated "his ekcellency" Esq. R. F. Hughes to n Surprise party last Endaa nikht in which soule of the best musical taiont Of tho state was present. We were there and had a good time too. The Reps" would like to hold down the presidential chair for a hundred years yet. but Billy" Bryan has his finger on the trig- ger preparatory to firing his sec. ond barrel at lem in 1900 which is "gwine" to wipe 'em out with the 18th century. Then Marcus
 will be like a little notch on big log. Good.
 Marcus Aurelius Hanna has
 shown to the same people tn, |
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ABOUT YOUR TEETH.

Dr.. stimson, the old reliable dentist is again in Brinkley and has his office in the brick next to Grothe's Bakery. Parties wish, ing dental work should take ad- vantage of this opportunity and make dates with him at once be- fore it is tooslatc.
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THE REMEDY GIVEN.
DEFECTS IN THE JURY SYS- ITEM POINTED OUT, WITH SUGGESTIONS FROM
 JUDGE P. II.
 PRINCE,
HOW TO CURE EVILS.

Conway. Ark. January 20, 1898, Editor "Arkansas Democrat |" l sec that you are at a loss to know how to remedy the jury system, so as to stop the shame full acquittal of criminals, who are guilty under the law and evidence. Permit me to suggest what I be- live to be complete remedy: First. The state has ten per- emptory challenges, while the de- fendant has twenty. Amend the statue, so as to give the defendant only ten challenges, and in this put the state and defendant on an equality.
 Second. Give the state the right to take a change of venue to another county, the same as the defendant now has under the law. Why not give the state the same rights as the defendanti So long las the law allows the defense to havo the advantage guilty crim- inals will go unwhipped.
 Third. Where two reliable parties will make affldavits that they believe the sheriff to2be prej- udiced in favor of the defendant, give the state the right tQ h&ve the sheriff shssss moved and suspended, sc far as to that case, and require the court or judge to appoint for that case a special sheriff, who is fair, to summon and assist in en- panneling the jury, and to wait upon it during the trial of the case.
 Fourth. Then, after the pan el of jurors have been exhausted instead of taking the "by-stand. CTS" as now provided by law, re quire the court to order the sheriff to go out into the county and from the farms summon a sufficient number of good men, so as to gel rid of the professional juror, who has come in to get on the jury, oi the fellow who has been "drum. Imed upn to stand by, SC as to get on the jury, for the specific pur pose of turning loose some mur derer or party who has money t. currupt the jurors.
 In nine cases out of ten wher the criminal escapes iuatice and i tur rned loose the table crimina
 lawyer" through the sheriff o the county, has corrupted the jury and where the sheriff has dis charged his duty under the law as 1t now stands, we find the pro fesslonal lsne. ;s a ssby- stander,' 7
 for 2 job. I have watch
 dark. and tn
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insanity now raging parts of Ohio, by the U. s. Senate. the canopy heaven. coui. wish to make money his No one, save that e' whole desire is to D bondage on the drive them arount the Israelites. bugs betore tn, worship at its and go for -four the following:
 We trust that the A..oo, ~-- find it's way iuto many new homes this year.
 EUREKA.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The ARGUS is hereby authorized to annourcs
 P. Maloney as candidate for City Marshall, Cbiect to tho action of the voters in the April Heciion The ARGUS Is horeby authorized to announce z. Usvn,s as a canditate for City MarrhaIl, {,hiec, to tho action of the voters iT the April lection.
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The many friends of Mrs. w. 5. Mccullough will rejoice to know that she has about recover. ed from a very severe illness of several weeks duration.
 Prospective candidates are as thick as aeas on dog's back. If you really want to be genuine, full fedged candidate just have your announcement placed before the people in the right way-the newspaper.
 FINE STRAW BERRY PLANTS :- If you are thinking of raising strawberries, order your plants direct from Quaker Plant Co.,, of Fayetteville, Ark. All of the fin est varieties at the lowest prices.
 The 'espottero has been get. ting in his work on the L. K. & M., road and as consequence Conductors Campbell and Weddel have been given a Clay off ,, Both were very clever and agree able men and have many friends along the line who will regret the unfortunate affair.
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ROLL OF HONOR
OF THE 'BRINKLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL

For the week ending Jan., 2lst 1898.
 The following pupils have been neither absent nor tardy, have been perfect in department, and have recited commendable lessons within the week:
 HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT.
 Leurah Mitchell, Daisy Wilson, Ada Sulcer. Bessie Hodges, Ethel Bunch Blanche Norman, Della Baggott, Nora Cox, Edith 'StiIlwBH, tfenie Norman, Minnie Grothe, Sallie Sum pter, Ruby Savage, Viola Paslay, Ruby Leopold, Selma Salinger, JohE Kelly, Harold Sti1lwell and Talbot Hudson.
 GRAMMAR IMPAIRMENT.
 Cora Crutchmer, Mary Crntchmer, Frank Garrett, Ralph Mitchell and Neil St. Clair.
 INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT
 Kate Raesnts, Carrie Crut ch.,
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METHODIST.

lst Sunday, filled by Rev. T. H. Howard.
 2nd and 4th Sundays by the Pastor, Rev. Graham. 3rd filled by Rev. T. J. Brickell Regular servlces of Sunday School and Epworth League Sul day at usual hours. Come.
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CHURCH NOTES.

ST. LUKEs EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
 Regular services by Rector Will liams of St. Lnkes Episcopal church every 3rd Sunday. Sun day school every Sunday morning
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LOCAL.
Deal 0sntly.

peal gently with the orrins.
 Yr know not of the power Wi,h winch the dark tenptation esme In some unguarded hour. Ye may not know how earnestiy rhsr struggled, nor how w0ll, rru;ll ike hour of weakness cRme Aud sadly thus they fell.
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Now for those potatoes yon Ire going to plant.
 Dan Harrington spent Snn- ay at home with friends.
 Watch for our regular Clar- ndon department after this week.
 For photograph work of all tinds go to see Baker, at the Vaughan old stand.
 -E. c. Brown and good lady eturned to the farm fora few lays visit this week.
 For photograph work of all finds go to see Baker, at the faughan old stand.
 We are glad to note the im- movement in health of Mrs. Wm. Hawkins. --Rev. J. B. Nal Dpnll6 was
 zfrom Ne on .isiness.s Prof. s. l.. Holloway of Gheatley attended the Teachers Association here last week. President John GSE Of the fonroe County Bank mi last Feek in Memphis on bds ess
 IT. E Helm prlnciyl soE' the l Clarendon High School s( (e lded he Teachers Associ61iet last -Miss Fannie Hali1 D IS saek |.ela an extended visit |ister Mrs. Frank OerIaOd Bowling Green, Ky. 1T. P. McCreight and wi bnded the Brown-Seals we, D the lower end of the cl last week.
 Prof. J. A. Bell who is
 
 Ing in the Fisher neighborbI vas in to attend the Teacher 'ociation the latter part of Keek.
 Rxif nllarday prjpcip The Re- LII cho9 ms attend tho IT. Schers last week and was a pl nt ar on the ARGUS. Hd ,4Js 3 his people are going to build nice school house soon. -John Gazolla & Co.,, tho orocdl have bought a fine phon06raph md will give it away 10 some ofl 'heir customers. They VIII toll | lbout it in short time the 1 ARGUS.
 -J. H. Howard another one Of the ARGUS good cololed sabscri- oers, 'camo over from Wheatley Iuesday--the very day his sub- scription expired and left ssl for the "best paper he ever read. z N --The ARGUS turned tut of its ob department, another l2, 600 I order this week for the Nonloo County Bank and Cashier LabelJ 'ays that 1t is just as niqs { pretty a piece of work as heco} get anywhere. Nothing pleasing the people. Let the BUS do your job work if yon NJ Ih v.,-~.. l.zxz
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BAPTIST.

BAPTIST. Services 1st and Ard Sundays by Pastor, Rev. 5, l.. Holloway. Sunday School every Sunday morning, A. Flora, Supt. Union prayer meeting on We'd nesday nights.
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cATH<,x,zc-

Services in the Catholic church. every Sunday in the year except the second Sunday in each month by Father A. Demurger.
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CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN.

Sunday school at 9:30 A. M Christian Endeavor Sunday afternoon at 80. Come.
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aad yoa win hay
 tube and make m by puttlng . patch sstside s3 ths iansr
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THE FEDERAL TREASURY.

THE TREASURY STATEMENT Tho daily
statement covering actual results
~ two days aFo compared with the last pre-
,eding statement. gives the following balances.
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OUTSIDE SECURITY MARhET.
NETWORK STREET RAILROADS
BONDS.
reported BY C. l. Hudson & Co.. No 30 "ah-s'
Div When
I-..a..4 No
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Francisco-sigh,. lie; telegraph. l'sc' oi"cn'
nat!-Over the counter. par; between DANES W.
discount. Bos;on.-10c. and 15c discount
vannah-Buying. Lice. discount ee'""e'
Der 81 600 premium Chicago-3oc discount
EANK CLEARINGS.-New-Yo rk-hNcha"ee'
s67.slsoSo: balances, s4.4651oi Chicasoo
Exchanges s13.1oe.263; balances sl'4s0'o'''
PaI;,,,ore-Exchanges S2O4OlGl; nalanee'
$40; Ell Observation-Disclosures S1Ol6o-s' Da''
ances. 81. 131 $50. .
FOREIGN MONEY MARKET-Caii fa'e u.
London. l:a,5 per ceat Open market oiSoou,'
rate. lhG1]z per cent for short and ions '''''
Berlin discount rate. 81 per cent; faris, IA pe'
rent. Berlin exchange on London. ~ Na' rs
als. prcnn,ncs Paris exchange On LONDON -"
francs 2iia centiines
EUROPEAN SECURITIES.-British cohso's
11oo-16 for money and 1l0's for the account
French rentes. l03 francs - centmes span
,sb 4 ner cents In London. 40 DIG
THE SILVER MARKET.-Bar silver o'5ic'
declined nc Mexican silver dollars 4oc. p"'
silver in London. - ] -16d.. advanced '-iod'
GOLD PREMIUM.-In Madrid "2oo' L's'o"
-. Ruenos Ayres 1880: Rome. lOI'o.