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Local Affairs.
Murder in Carter County. —We learn
that a most brutal murder occurred in Car
ver county one day last week. It appears a
German, whose name we could not learn,
was living alone on his claim near Young
America, in that county. His neighbors
were surprised in observing that no smoke
issued from his cabin for a day or two,
when a nephew of the unfortunate man
visited it, and found his uncle dead in his
chair. Upon examination it was discovered
that he was shot through the heart. At
the time of the occurrence, it appeared that
he was engaged in shelliDg corn, and that
some mid-day or midnight assassin, stole up
to the window of the cabin, and shct his
unsuspecting victim. Considerable excite
ment prevails in regard to the outrage, and
measures are being taken by the good
citizens of Carver to ferret out the perpe
trators of this most dastardly murder.
The Last First and the First Last.—
The most striking example of the “ ups and
downs in the world” is found in the position
assigned the “ Senior ” of the “ leading
organ ” in the new firm organized for con
ducting the “Minnesotian and limes.” We
sympathize with the Doctor in the humilia
tion to which he has been subjected in being
the tail of a hybrid with such a head—we
suppose, however, as in other examples* in
natural history, that the sting will be in the
tail. But, O ! how “ vaulting ambition ”
did “ o’erleap itself ’’—once a candidate for
the United States Senate—now little Timo
thy’s feeble echo.
Rev. Dr Bushnbll’s Lecture. —We
published a few days since a criticism upon
the lecture delivered by Dr. Bushnell, and
cheerfully give place to the following, which
may be deemed in the nature of a reply
although it is a clear statement of another’s
understanding of the tendency of the lecture.
It is a high compliment to the lecturer
that he has fully interested the community
in his subject.
“ Unconscious Imitation.” —This will
be recognized by this community as the
subject of an address before the Young
Men’s Christian Association, of 3t. Paul,
delivered by the Rev. Dr. Bushnell, late of
Hartford, Connecticut. The address was
given at the First Presbyterian Church, on
Sabbath evening last. The usual services
of many of the different congregations of
the city, assigned for Sabbath evening, were
suspended, thus furnishing an opportunity
for all the citizens, and the different pastors
of the city to listen to a man whose fame
bad preceded him and excited high expecta
tions. As a consequence, the house was
densely crowded with a mass of eager
listeners, prepared to catch every word
which should fall from his lips. There were
present, of the Pastors of the city, Rev. E.
D. Neill, of the House of Hope, Rev. J. G.
Riheldaffer, of the Central Presbyterian
Church, Rev. Mr. Pope, of the Baptist
Church, Rev. Mr. Chaffee, and Egglestone
of the two Methodist Churches of the city,
and the Rev. Mr. Mattocks, of the First
Presbyterian Church, most of whom took
part in the services of the evening.
Rev. Dr. Bushnell opened his address, by
announcing and introducing as his subject,
“ Unconscious Imitation,” drawn from John
21 : 3. The subject itself was eminently
appropriate to the occasion, and was elabo
rated and illustrated, with the happy skill,
artistic taste, and beauty, and richness of
language and imagery so characteristic of
Mr. Bushnell as a writer and preacher, and
which have won for him a proud name
amongst the divines of our country.
His metaphysical argumentation, so sim
ple and compact, his reasoning, lucid and
irresistible, convincing and instructing, at
the same time propitiating the good-will of
his hearers—Mr. Bushnell has the happy
art of expressing just the mind of his bearers.
Each mind feels, as it listens, that the senti
ments expressed are its own. It was just
thinking of them as he utters them. He
carries the mind of his hearers before him,
rather than drags it along after him. So he
startles and surprises men. There is no
aiming for, or accomplishing a “ sensation ,”
and bis hearers feel like men looking upon
an Apollo—not surprised—for that is just
a 3 they should have carved the statue
themselves—eminently suggesting in his
style and treatment of his subject—thus not
only saying many things impressively, but
leaving many impressive things unsaid, so
that his hearers know what he would say,
had he space and time to extend and illus
trate further.
He dwelt at length upon the involuntary
impressibility of our social nature—the un
conscious absorption going on in all our
associations—that law of the mind and
heart, by which they take impressions, so
that we conform unto that which surrounds
us, not by our will to conform, but often in
spite of our will; a law or condition pow
erful for good or evil, by which character is
; greatly determined and destiny fixed.
; Unconscious imitation rules both.
' ! The occasion made it appropriate, that
the speaker should take the monitory
aspects of the subject. Hence the address
was largely of the evils which come from
unconscious imitation. And here was the
point of the address. This the view so
needed by the youth ot cities ; and it
precisely suited his purpose, and fulfilled the
first application of his subject, to point out
the helps, and remedies for this instinctive
conformity to evil around us. It; of course,
was necessary to abjure all associations with
it, and thus to break the spells by which
the tempter lures the victim. And here
the stress was justly laid, where sober law
lays it, where all monitory counsel im
presses it.
It was not the purpose of the address to
exhaust the whole subject, or to make all
the applications which suggested themselves.
A hypercritical eye may have detected
asceticism— the small seeds of it. But the
same eye, if it should carefully study the
Proverbs of Solomon, or the Psalms, would
discover they are ascetic in their tendency.
And the Rev. Dr. Bushnell ventured, indeed
to recommend to young men, the asceticism,
of a private chamber of thought, and
occasional seclusion from base and hurtful
associations. And though he did not say
it in so many word 3, he may be charged
with recommending a closet of prayer, as
safe for young men. The mass of the
hearers of the address would rejoice in an
asceticism, which would fill the city with
occasional hermits. That it could be said
of scores of young men, that they were
alone in their private rooms, —and if the
tendency of such addresses is to drive young
men to the austerities and abstinences, and
seclusion of monks, the Y. M. C. A. would
do a good service by pressing Rev. Dr.
Bushnell to preach in St. Paul again very
soon.
XXXVUh Congress—First Session.
Washington, Dec. 6
Senate. —The consideration of Mr. Ma
son’s resolution, of inquiry as to the Har
per’s Ferry Insurrection, was resumed. Mr.
Trumbull, of 111., said let this investigation
be impartial and thorough. The effect on
the country would be most salutary, and
had a similar investigation J been instituted
when a similar transaction occurred in 1855,
it would have been better. The arsenal at
Liberty, Mo., was then broken into, and the
public property taken therefrom. He briefly
recapitulated the facts of that occurrence,
as stated by Gapt. Leonard, in charge there,
“ That, however, was for the purpose of
forcing slavery into Kansas—while at
Harper’s Ferry the effort was to abolish
slavery.” He then offered an amendment to
the resolution extending the inquiry to the
former case.
Mr. Mason replied that he would not
stand in the way of the inquiry suggested,
but the very document read, contained all
the facts officially set forth. If the Senator
wanted to prevent the recurrence of such
transactions, he would not stand in the way
of applying the proper legislation, but now
when four years had elapsed, and neither
that Senator, nor those who act with him,
have asked an investigation, it is a little
strange to be so anxious to couple these
transactions. Mr. Mason continued, “the
committee could not examine both at once,
and therefore time and money would be lost
by adopting the amendment.” He wanted
to know whence resources were obtained for
the Harper’s Ferry invasion, and who sup
plied the money, munitions and counsel.
Congress could not act on the subject with
out official information, and if it should turn
out that Congress had no power to prevent
such transactions, it is the duty of the
Southern States alone, but of all the States,
to take proper measures for their protection.
He alluded to the remark of Mr. Trumbull,
respecting the shieks from Kansas not being
heard in Virginia, by saying that no shrieks
would be beard from Virginia, happen what
may in their political relations with others.
He did not know what a man’s political ed
ucation could be, to lead him to use such
expressions in reference to recent events.
Mr. Trumbull answered that nothing the
Senator might say could get him to speak
disrespectfully of Virginia or any other
State of the Union. He U3ed the term
shrieks, as used in regard to the people of
Kansas, but not with the view of casting
ridicule on any portion of the country.
Mr. Mason’s impression was that the term
came from the political associates of Mr.
Trumbull; at first it was shrieks for free
dom.
Mr. Hale, of New Hampshire, followed,
denouncing the Supreme court of the United
States, and defined his position generally in
regard to the slavery question.
Mr. Hunter expressed surprise at the
manner this resolution had been received!
It was proper in itself, and made eminently
necessary by the circumstances which have
recently occurred. He was not so much
startled by the foray of Brown and his fol
lowers,but by the sympathy openly expressed
by the North for him, and at the apparent
indifference of the great mass of the North
at such manifestations of sympathy. The
Senator from Illinois proposes to turn the
matter into a party issue. Does he suppose
the South regards the peace and safety of
community as a party measure. They are
loth that such things can be treated with
indifference by those bound to them by ties
of common government; but, if such is the
case, it is time they were made aware of it;
upon such occasions as this, which has no
parallel in the history of the country, the
levity displayed by the Senator of New
Hampshire, is like the laugh of an inebriate
at tbe bed of death. The South can take
care of themselves if no remedy can be found
‘in the general government. Let .the South
know, so that they can take action. Is this
Union to be used only to stay tbe arms of
States for self defence, and give no protec-
THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT
tion against such insurrections ? If there
be in truth an alienation of feeling, and this
simple resolution cannot pass without being
smothered by party issues, let us know at
once.
Mr. Davis said one gratifying fact was the
distinctness with which Senators disavowed
all connection with, or sympathy for, the
mad foray of Brown
Mr. Green, of Missouri, remarked that
the purpose for which arms were taken at
Liberty was not to force slavery into Kan
sas, not to subvert the government or laws
of the United States, but to resist un
lawful acts of the Emigrant Aid Society,
which had prevented the execution of the
laws of the Territory. Although an un
lawful act, it was for good purposes, and in
order to support law and order. The truth
ought to go forth in connection with this
matter, and not let it be supposed it was an
atrocious act like that at Harper’s Ferry.
This affair demands the interposition of the
federal government, while the scenes in
Kansas, whether right or wrong, have been
passed by. Those acts are recorded for
posterity to judge, and let them remain
undisturbed.
Mr. Crittenden thought the amendment
could do no harm, and would only occupy a
few days more time. He hoped it would
be adopted.
Mr. Wilson would vote for the resolution
and amendment. When this intelligence
first reached the North, it was regarded as a
strike of the working meo. On learning
the real character, it was received almost
unanimously with disapprobation and re
grets ; but elections were pending in New
York and in New Jersey, and one or two
leading papers in New York, for the pur
pose of affecting those elections, made most
violent, false and infamous charges against
public men and the masses of the people of
the free States. This excited universal
indignation there. Not one man in a thou
sand of the people of the free States ever
dreamed of such a foray, or knew anything
of it. He spent two or three weeks in New
York and New Jersey, previous to the
election, and everywhere heard regrets and
condemnation of that movement. He never
saw a man that did not’regret it. The leader
in that invasion, by his conduct and lan
guage, had excited sympathy and admiration
from all men. He is regarded as sincere,
although a fanatic. He violated law under
the conviction that he was doing rig-ht, and
was willing to take the consequences, but
the present Governor of Virginia, by his
mode of dealing with this question, by his
evident attempt to make political capital
and get up needless clamor, has excited a
feeling of derision and contempt among the
masses at the North. To this cause is to be
attributed the sympathy manifested for
Brown, more than to any other source
whatever. Had he dealt with this question
as a discreet magistrate, and not made out
rageous and infamous attempts to implicate
innocent men for party purposes, what is
witnessed to day would not have taken
place. He concluded by hoping the investi
gation would be thorough. Whoever may
be implicated let them take the consequen
ces.
Mr. Clark spoke in favor of the resolution
and amendment.
After further debate the Senate adjourned
without taking a vote.
Washington, Dec. 7.
House.— Mr. Kellogg rose with a privi
leged question, ano caused to be read an
article from the New York Iribune. Mr.
Kellogg wished to show the false position
Mr. Greeley holds to the Republican party.
When his (Kellogg’s) constituents complain
of him, then it would be time for the gen
tleman of New York to complain. If the
Republicans have any regard for their own
dignity, they will rebuke those who, by
treachery, prepare papers for others to sign.
When the struggle in Illinois commenced,
Mr. Greeley and others met in the parlor of
Seuator Douglas and planned to sell Illinois
and Missouri. Mr. Douglas, in the mean
time, was declaring that he was a democrat.
Mr. Greeley did say that Mr. Douglas was
a free soiler. He (Kellogg) had no knowl
edge or recollection that he signed the
recommendation for the Helper books. He
never saw it. There was not a man in his
district who would trample on the constitu
tional rights of the South. The North is
becoming less and less democratic, and the
South stronger and stronger democratic, and
the time would soon come when a great
majority of the people would be Repub
licans.
Mr. McClernand replied that if such a
consultation occurred, how came his col
league, Mr. Kellogg, to know it? If the
consultation was private, he, as an individ
ual, would have scorned to reveal what was
said. It was strange that such a charge
should now be made after it was known
that Mr. Greeley had endeavored to defeat
Douglas’ re election by employing unscru
pulous means ; and money too, to that end,
was raised in New York.
Mr. Kellogg, in reply, said he was not at
the conference, but what he had stated was
the fact.
Mr. Duel offered a resolution, which
was adopted, to invite the clergymen of the
city, to open the House with prayer.
Mr. Morris, of Illinois, wanted to know
his colleague’s authority for statements
alleged of a conference between Douglas and
Greeley, such as been charged.
Mr. Kellogg did not think proper to
make the declaration.
Mr. Morris replied he should not have
detailed private conversation. This was
the first time he had heard this charge. He
believed there was not one iota of truth in
it. Douglas was elected by the Democracy
of that State which had adopted him as her
son. He said a few more such scenes as
those of yesterday, and they would hear the
crack of the revolver and see the glitter of
the blade.
The debate was continued for several
hours when a second ballot was taken as
follows : Sherman, 107 ; Bocock, 88 ; Gil
man, 22 ; scattering, 14. Necessary to a
choice 116. Adjourned.
Senate. —The Chair presented a report
from the Secretary of Senate, showing the
progress made in the printing of the Amer
ican State papers.
Mr. Clay gave notice of bis intention to
introduce a bill to repeal the fishing boun
ties.
Mr. Mason’s resolution to appoint a
Harper’s Ferry Investigating Committee
came up.
Mr. Mallory said since this resolution had
been shorn of its moral effects by the oppo
sition it had received, he was quite indiffer
ent whether it passed or not.
The debate was concluded in the Senate
at five o’clock, when it adjourned without a
vote.
House.—Washington, Dec. B.—Mr.
Davis quoted from the speeches of Mr.
Seward to show the dungerous sentiments
avowed by him to distract the country and
accomplish the overthrow of the South. In
alluding to remarks heretofore made by
Republicans, he said armed men had been
sent to the South to kill their people and
deprive them of their property. Could the
South be satisfied under these circumstances,
and can they be blamed for taking measures
for their defence. We of the south want
peace. Let tie North stand by the compact
of our fathers. Seward is a traitor and
deserves the gallows. (Applause from the
southern side.) Virginia has Brown, and
if they get hold of Seward they will hang
him—p (Laughter and applause.)
Corwin, of Ohio, suggested that the
House take the course reverted to in the
House, whep the New Jersey contested
election case prevented the prompt organiza
tion. On that occasion the venerable John
Adams was elected chairman, until a Speak
er was elected.
It had been his misfortune to witness here
every one of the crises to which reference
had been made in debate. He was here
urging the nullification terms in 1850, and
if the government could now summon to
their aid, the calm and wise care which ani
mated gentlemen in these times, all unpleas
ant feelings would be removed. [Applause.]
He saw with infinite pain the repeated
threats that if the Republican party was
successful at the Presidential election, the
South would be willing to encounter the
fatal denouncement of dissolution of the
Union.
The political discussion continued,
Messrs. Stanton, Cox, Sherman, and others,
participating.
Adjourned without any action.
Senate.— Mr. Trumbull underwent a
lengthy examination on the part of Southern
Senators.
Johnson, of Tennessee, obtained the floor
but the hour being late, the Senate adjourn
ed till Monday.
Washington, Dec. 9. —The Senate is not
in session to day, having adjourned over till
Monday.
House.— This body was occupied for the
most of the day in a personal discussion
between Messrs. Logan, Morris, and Kel
logg, of 111., Mr. Clark, of Mo., and others,
after which the House proceeded to the
election of Speaker, with the followiug result:
Whole number of votes, 231; necessary to
a choice, 116 ; Sherman, 110 ; Bocock, 88 ;
Miller, 20 ; Scattering, 13.
Mr. Hickman offered a resolution for the
adoption of the plurality rule, which was
declared out of order this time.
Mr. Winslow, moved an adjournment to
Monday. Negatived by 25 majority. Mo
tion made to adjourn till to-morrow; defeated
same vote.
Mr. Hickman again attempted to offer
his resolution.
House adjourned at twenty minutes past
our.
Senate.— Mr. Trumbell made a lengthy
speech, in which he said he trusted that the
Republican party would make it a part of
their creed to procure some region of coun
try not far distant to which the negro pop
ulation could be taken. He feared the
consequences of Jefferson’s prophecy unless
this should be done. He quoted from a
speech of Henry Clay, adverting to coloni
zation. In conclusion Mr. Trumbell said :
It seems to me impracticable to transport
this great population to Africa; let us
obtain a country nearer home, and show the
sympathy of the North for the South. I
know I may say for the people I represent,
we will contribute very much means to
relieve this country of this free negro popu
lation, and of all the slaves that shall be
voluntarily emancipated by planting them
in some country contiguous to this. I hope
that will be the policy of the Republican
party ; I hope that we may join hands with
the South, ana instead of reproaching each
other; instead of saying anything to create
a misunderstanding in the different States
of the Union we may come together as our
fathers stood together, shoulder to shoulder
to establish our Independence, that we come
together side by side as brothers, adopting
a policy which shall eventually rid us of
this institution of slavery, the only one that
threatens our domestic prosperity.
Washington, Dec. 10.
House, —Mr. Hickman moved an amend
ment to the journal as no mention had been
made therein of his resolution for the
plurality rule.
The Clerk said that the resolution was
merely read for information.
Mr. Hickman said he had the right to
offer the resolution, which took the prece
dence of all other questions. He asked for
a decision of the question.
Messrs. Grow and Washburn, of Maine,
contended that Mr. Hickman had a right to
introduce the resolution.
Mr. Houston, of Alabama, took the
opposite side of the argument.
Mr. Stanton, of Ohio, said that the
resolution could not be introduced now, as
other qnestions were pending.
Mr. Reagan, of Texas, took occasion to
say the plurality resolution was designed
to enable men to vote indirectly for a Black
Republican when they would not come up
like men and vote for snch a nominee.
Mr. Hickman replied that the remark did
not apply to him ; he should vote for a Re
publican in preference to any gentleman
who supports the administration. [Ap
plause on Republican side, intermingled
with hisses from the other side.]
After a lengthy speech by Mr. Curry, of
Miss., and apologies from Messrs. Kellogg
and Logan, of Illinois, concerning remarks
made in the previous day’s debate, the house
adj. without taking a vote for Speaker.
Official Canvass
OP THE VOTES CAST IN MINNESOTA ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER llth, 1659.
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FOREIGN NEWS
Arrival of the Steamship.Edinburg.
New York, Dec. 7. —The steamship Ed
inburg arrived this evening, with Liverpool
advices of the 23d ult., and telegraphed in
telligence to Queenstown to the 24th.
It is reported that arrangements are pro
gressing for mails direct lor New York from
Queenstown.
Dr. Barry, the Catholic Bishop of Savan
nah, died recently at Paris.
The father of the child Mortara has ar
rived at Paris, and is prepared to make a
determined demand before the congress of
the Great Powers for the restoration of his
child.
Gen. Garibaldi, in his proclamation an
nouncing his retirement from the army of
Central Italy, complains of underhand mach
inations against him. He says he will re
sume h s services the moment Victor Em
manuel calls to arms. He recommends
Italians to rally arouud the King of Sar
dinia.
The Spanish movement against Morocco
is progressing slowly.
The treaty ratifications have been ex
changed at Zurich.
Nothing formal is kuown with regard to
the European congress, but the 15th of
December is spoken of as the time fixed for
the meeting.
France. —Napoleon has consented to
Buoncompaguie’s becoming the Regent of
Central Italy.
The London Herald's Paris correspondent
says it is denied in well informed quarters
that the French papers are to be restrained
in their expressions of hostility against the
English.
A Bordeaux journal had been seized for
publishing a letter falsely attributed to the
King of Sardinia by Armede Lakelezone.
The Carimer Die Dimariche has received
a warning for an article written by Count
de Haussonville.
England. —lt is stated it is the intention
of the Government to limit the intended re
form bill to a mere extension of the franchise,
and that the question of disfranchisement
and mode of taking votes are either to be
deferred or made the special measure.
It is stated that King Victor Emanuel
has refused to withdraw the nomination of
Buoncampagnie; the French government
has now yielded, and he is to be Regent of
Modena, Parma and Bologna, and also of
Tuscany, if the authorities there will receive
him.
A regiment of the Bologm brigade
had taken the oath to Victor Emauuel,
aud is to wear the uniform of the Piedmon
tese army.
M. D. Ambrose has been appointed Sar
dinian ambassador to Paris.
A manifestation was attempted at Bo
logna on the announcement of Garibaldi’s
resignation, and a small number persons
were arrested, when the rest immediately
dispersed.
The mamorandum of the Tuscan Govern
ment tells the European powers that if the
congress orders the restoration of the Grand
Duke, they will resist to the last ; and if
attacked they will, though sure of defeat,
do the best to repel force by force.
New York, Dec. B. —The Persia has
arrived with Liverpool dates to the 26th.
The Nova Scotia arrived out on the 24th,
and the Arago and Jason on the 25th. The
Portland steamers are all henceforth to call
at Queenstown on their way.
Austria is reported to have raised another
difficulty regarding the European Congress,
and the invitations to the various powers
were in abeyance. The regency question, it
is said, causes the difficulty.
Lord Cowley is reported to have been
authorized by Napoleon to propose to Eng
land a general and simultaneous disarma
ment. The English journals treat the idea
as absurd. Lord Cowley was, however, in
London.
The English army will be increased by
additional battalions, to eleven new regi
ments.
The French journals have been instructed
to encourage the idea of a general disarma
ment.
Italian affairs are unchanged.
The Sardinian government has issued a
circular defending its course regarding the
regeney of Central Italy.
Spain was chartering steamers and con
tracting for stores in England, to prosecute
the war against Morocco.
Nothing decisive had yet occurred in
Morocco.
Austria grants a full amnesty to all com
promised in Italian affairs.
Pittsburg, Dec. B.— To-day the District
Court on application of the domestic credi
tors, appointed a Sequestator for the Pitts
burg, Ft. Wayne and Chichagoß. R. This
action was induced by an appointment of the
Receiver in Ohio, by the U. S. District
Court, upon the application of certain Bond
holders.
Cleveland, B.—J. D. Edgerton, of
Pittsburgh to-day was appointed Receiver
for the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chica
go railroad.
Review of the St. Raul Markets,
Prepared expressly for this Paper , and corrected daily, by
Beaumont and Gordon, Grocers and Commission ifer
chants. Third street.
Monday Evening, December 12, 185'J
We have to notice a degree of inactivity in
trade amounting almost to complete stagna
tion. This is a condition of affairs which can
not be of long duration, as the country is but
poorly supplied with goods, and though coun
try dealers and consumers may defer makin.
purchases just at present, their wants, sooner
or later, must be supplied, as soon as our
I rivers and roads are in a condition suited to
| the mode of traveling, common to the season
in this latitude a marked improvement in bus
iness may reasonably be expected. Receipts
of produce are liberal and prices firm. Our
i quotations for flour are for sales from store, of
\ regular and favorite brands. Sales of flour are
made from wagons on the street at figures
! somewhat below those given in our quotations.
As the season has arrived in which the sale
of Furs attracts considerable attention, we give
: the current market rates of the different varie-
I ties in our quotations. We derive our informa
j tion in regard to the price of Furs from respec
table dealers, and consider it entirely reliable.
I
ale— | Glass—
t XXX Pittsburgh 12@14j loxlrt to 12x16 .. 3 00@$4 CO
St. Paul A St. Anthony 6(g) 9* 12x18 to 12x20 .. 4 00@S5 (0
Bottled Scotch, in Pt Per ton, about...sß© 10 00
j bottles,!) doz S 2 75 I now—■
Beans— i Flat Bar—Pennsylvania
White, bn.. $ 75@S1 00! ail sizes under x 1
Bread— inch, !) lb .05
! Water lb. 6® C Juniata do 07
| Butter Crackers 6>j@ ol Lumber—
Soda, Boston, Ac... 7(ft,loi Common, Inch, j), Mil2(g) 11
j Pilot Bread %) bbl $i 00] Clear 22@25
Butter— Siding 16@2t)
I Firkin, Ip) lb 13@15j Flooring 18@22
j Country 16@i0! Hard wood None
Candles — Lath 1 30(ltil 75
Tallow, Mould,7(B Shingles 21a@4 CO
I Star ly@2o Lime—
Adamantine 40@45 Pt. Byron SI 50 Alton $1 75
Sperm 65@75 Lead and Shot—
I Cheese— Pig, i? Ib 7'4@
I W. R. 1) ib 10C® 11 i Bar 7i£@S
! K. D ll@B| Shot, {) bag $1 90@2 00
Cofeee— i Molasses—
Rio, slb 13@14 Plantation, %) gall—4s@so
Lagiiayra 16%@17 Sugar House 51 @55
Java IS @2O Golden Syrup ~..70@75
o a l Nails—
ja bus Pittsburgh.....7sc— Cut, 8s and 10s . 4 OOi'u t 25
1j) bus Illinois 40c rought, !) keg.... s>lo 00
Cordage— Paints and Oil—
Manilla, i) ft 12@1? White Lead $ 100
Jute 9@H! ,
Egos— Lard on $ gall S»»@l
Oer dozen 15@2U Neatsfoot 1 50
Fruits— "hale 126@2 00
Apples,greenbblsl,so@s,lo Linseed... 85@90
Apples, dried,f) 1D....9<g)10 Turpeutiue 0 85@—
Almonds 18@21 Onions—
Cranberries,..»bn23o@24o Per bushel 50 80@0 00
.’caches, dry, ft ID 12>i Provisions—
Raisins, sbox.fc) oO@s3 25 MessPorkftbl Sib.,a
Raisins, hit d0..51 75® 200 Mesa Beef, f) bbl 14@0U
Fish— Clear Sides ll>4(o)12
No. 1 Mackerel it bbl.s24 00 Hams, canvassed. ,ll®U>i
No. 2 “ 16 00 Hams, Ames’ S. C.l3>£@l4
No. 3 “ 13 Of Shoulders B@o
Dry Cod, %) lb 6t£@7 Dried Beet .......... 15®—
Scaled Herring,l) bx.60@75 Beef longues, doz.SSto-j 00
Feathers— Bound Hogs 4@4?£
Live Geese 35®0 Venison 6@l
Indian 15@2u Potatoes—
Flour and Meal— Neshannocks and Pink
Superfine,!) brl.M 50@3 75 Eyes, %) bush 25®
Ultra. :. 00® 125 Mixed lots 20®
Corn Meal,!) bg.Sl 10®1 15
Grain— N. O. ft lb B@B3a
Wheat, |)bus... 55®ft Havanna H, &-
Rye 35®40 Helmed 10®10>£
Oat s ] 20®21 Cuba, refined None.
Barley 35® 40 Loaf, crushed and
Corn 35® 40 powdered 12@12K
Homny, bus. @2 5) Steel—
Soap English Cast f) lb 25
Common,!) Ib —German Cast 20
Family sK@ English Spring }0
Palm @6)£ American do 10
Castile ...18 @22 English Blister
Glass— . American do
American W mdow, Whisk t ■
Bxlo .. .2 00@ 2 25 Rectified, ft gall ~..29@30
10x12 2 30@2 50 Monon .ahe a.... 50 75@2 00
10x14 2 50@2 75 old Bourbon 51 50®3 0
NO. I PRIME FURS AND SKINS.
Bear $4 00@6 00 Fisher $2 00@3 50
Do Cub....’ 2 00@300 Lynx 1 00® 125
Otter 2 Po®3 50 Coon 0 40@0 50
Beaver 1 00®0 00 Rats 0 4@o 08
Cross Fox 2 00@1 00 Wolf, Prairie 0 50@0 00
Red Fox 0 75@l 25 Wolf,Timber.... 1 00@J 00
Mink 1 25® 1 6( Deer 0 25@0 00
Marten 1 50®3 Wi
WARRANTY DEEDS FOR SALE
PIONEER PRINTING COMPANY.
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