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sat; you must set that here, if the old fellow does not tumble over as soon as you take him from the wall.

the meaning of these looks, a word dropped by old now learned for the first time that I loved her, Pahlen would have opened my eyes. that I was ready to do or to suffer anything for her So! a little nearer to the window. Isn't This ugly old woman had lately been rather sake, she would certainly forgive me what I had that a splendid piece? It comes down from my more obliging. I had soon discovered that she done. What had I done, then? How could she, great-grandfather's time. He was ambassador at was extremely fond of money, and I did not hesi- who at first received me so kindly, who in jest the court of Augustus the Strong, and the only tate now and then, under one pretence or another, which seemed earnest chose me for her service, one of our family, so far as I know, who as head to slip into her wrinkled brown hands two or three who on that evening exacted of me the promise of the house ever entered public service. He of the thalers that I won at the card-table-for not to go until she gave me permission,-how could brought from Dresden the handsome vases, of naturally enough I had abandoned my resolution she feel offence at what at the very worst she could which you see a potsherd there, and a decided taste to play no more. The glitter of the silver softened but regard as a token of my love and admiration? for Moorish servants, parrots, and ladies. But de her stony old heart: she growled and grumbled no Thus under my inexperienced hands, the threads mortuis Really the old chair is still right more when I ventured to speak to her; and once of my destiny were wound into an ever more incomfortable. And what a magnificent view of the or twice actually brought coffee to my room with extricable clue; and with violent beatings of the park, just from this place! I shall often come to her own hands. When I thought that the taming heart I entered an hour later the dining room, see you, for it is really charming.' process was sufficiently advanced, I ventured to where to-day, beside our usual guests, three or ask her about the subject nearest my heart-her four others were assembled. They were waiting young mistress. She threw me one of her suspi- for the young lady's appearance to take their cious looks, and finally, as I repeated my question, places at the table. After dinner they were to go puckered her ugly old face into a repulsive grin, out for a little shooting. and said:

In fact he did come once or twice in the next few days, while a heavy rain kept us all in the house, to smoke his cigar and have a chat; but when the weather cleared up, he thought no more about it, and I was careful enough, on my part, not to recall my museum to his recollection. For I had only arranged it in order to be nearer to Constance, and to have a view of the park, about whose neglected walks she loved to wander. I could also see a strip of the terrace that lay under her windows, but unfortunately only the outer margin, as the part of the castle in which she lived fell back from the main-building about the breadth of the terrace. But still it was something: the faint light which in the evening fell upon the balustrade came from her room, and once or twice I caught an indistinct glimpse of her form, as she paced up and down the terrace, or leaning upon the balustrade gazed into the park, over which night had already spread her dusky veil. And when I did not see her, I heard her music and her songs, among which there was none I loved better than that which I had heard the first evening, and now knew by heart:

'All day long the bright sun loves me,
Woos me with his glowing light;
But I better love the gentle
Stars of night.'

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'Yes; catch mice with cheese; but you need not try that game; old Pahlen is too sharp for you.' What was the game that I need not try?

I did not venture to put this question at the moment, but asked the old woman on the following day.

'You need not make as if you did not know,' she said with an air of scorn; 'I am not going to betray my young lady for a couple of thalers. I have been sorry enough, I can tell you, that I helped to clear up this room for you, and she has complained bitterly enough about it.'

As was usual with her, Constance subjected her father's impatience to a severe trial; but at last she appeared.

I do not know how it happened that this time I, who always when guests were present took my seat at the foot of the table, happened to be placed next to her. It was certainly not intentional on my part, for in the frame of mind in which I was, I would have done anything rather than obtrude my presence upon my fair enemy. So I scarcely dared to raise my eyes, and in my excessive confusion loaded my plate with viands of which every morsel seemed about to choke me. How joyfully 'But, good heaven,' I said, 'I will cheerfully go then was I surprised, when Constance, after sitting back to my old room if the young lady wishes it. for a few minutes in her accustomed silence, sudI never thought it would be so extremely disagree-denly asked me in a low friendly tone if I had not able to her if I caught a sight of her now and then. time to fill her a glass of wine. I could not have supposed it.'

'Why did you not ask me, meine Gnädigste ?'* 'And that was all you wanted?' asked the old cried Herr von Granow, who sat on the other side

woman.

I did not answer: I was half desperate to think that-heaven knows how involuntarily-I had offended her whom I so deeply loved; and yet I was glad to learn at last what my offence was. Like the young fool I was, I strode up and down the great room, and cried :

'I will quit this room this very day; I will not sleep another night in it; tell your young lady that; and tell her that I would leave the castle this very hour, only that I do not know what to say to Herr von Zehren.'

tures.

The tone of my voice, the expression of my countenance, probably joined with my words to convince the old woman of my sincerity.

'Yes, yes,' she said, 'what could you say to him? Assuredly he would not let you go, although for my part I do not know what he really wants with you. Do you stay here; and I will speak with my young lady.'

In truth I also loved them well, the stars of night,
for often and often when the pale light had van-
ished from the balustrade, and the song I so loved
had long ceased, I still sat at my open window
gazing at the stars which shone in all the splendor
of a September night, and listening to the solemn
music of the wind in the ancient trees of the park.
Since that memorable walk with her through the
wood to the ruins on the shore, I had not again
been alone with her for any length of time. Dur- And I threw myself into the old worm-eaten
ing the three rainy days I saw her at the dinner-high-backed chair, at imminent risk of its destruc-
table, and perhaps about as often at supper when tion, with the deepest distress evident in my fea-
we returned from shooting; but always in the
sence of her father, and usually of Herren von
Trantow and Granow, our companions of the field
and the card-table. On these occasions she scarcely
lifted her lovely eyes from her untouched plate,
while the tall Hans stared at her after his fashion,
the short Granow chattered away as usual, undis-
turbed by her chilling silence, and Herr von Zeh-
ren, who in his daughter's presence always seemed
in a singularly irritated mood, loosed at her more
than one of his keen sarcastic shafts. These were
for me sad and bitter hours, and all the bitterer as
I, with all my desire to be of service, felt myself
so utterly helpless, and what was worst of all
thought I observed that she no longer excepted me
from the aversion which she openly manifested
The old woman, who had been watching me all
toward her father's friends. In the first days of the while with a curious, piercing look, remained
my stay at the castle it was entirely different. In thoughtful for a few moments, then said curtly she
those days she had always for me a ready friendly would see what could be done, and left me.
glance, a kind word occasionally whispered, a cor- I remained, much disturbed. The certainty
dial if hasty pressure of the hand. This was all that the old woman had penetrated my secret, was
now at an end. She spoke to me no more, she very painful to me; but I consoled myself with
looked at me no more, except at times with a look the reflection that if she was really, as she seemed
in which indignation seemed mingled with con-
tempt, and which cut me to the heart.

And had I been short-sighted enough to mistake

of her.

'I prefer to be served in my own way,' answered Constance, almost turning her back upon the little man, and continuing to speak with me. I answered as well as I could, and as she continued speaking in a low tone, I imitated her example, and leaned toward her in order better to catch her words; and thus as I looked into her dark eyes, I forgot what she had asked me, or answered at a venture, at which she laughed, and because she laughed I laughed also, and all this together made up the most charming little confidential tête-à-tête, although we were speaking of the most indifferent things in the world. I took no notice of anything else that was passing: only once I observed that Hans von Trantow, who sat opposite us, was staring at us with wide-open eyes; but I thought nothing of it, for the good fellow's eyes usually wore that expression.

Much sooner than I could have wished, Herr von Zehren rose from the table. Before the house were waiting a lot of barefooted, bareheaded boys with creels on their backs; the dogs were barking and leaping about the men who were arranging their ac'Do, dear, good Mrs. Pahlen!' I cried, spring-coutrements and loading their guns. Constance ing up and seizing one of the old woman's bony came out with us, which she had never before done, hands. 'Speak with her, tell her -,' I turned and called to me, as we were about starting, 'I cansuddenly red, stammered out some awkward phrase or other, and once more adjured the old woman to speak with her young lady.

to be, Constance's confidante, I certainly need feel
no shame to take her into my confidence also; and
finally, what was done was done, and if Constance

not wish you good luck, and would not wish you bad.' Then, after including the rest in a general salutation, she gave me a friendly wave of the hand and re-entered the house.

'Which way are we going to-day?' I asked Herr von Zehren, as I came to his side.

'It was long enough discussed at dinner. Your attention seems to have been wandering.'

It was the first time that he had ever spoken to me in an unfriendly tone, and my countenance probably expressed the surprise that I felt, for he quickly added:

*Gnädigste, most gracious. A form of address to ladies of rank.-TR.

What can you mean?' I asked again, more urgently than before.

'I did not mean to wound you; and besides you for me? could not help it.'

Herr von Granow, who had been walking at a little distance from me, trotted up close to my side, and said in a confidential tone:

We had reached a stubble-field, and the shooting began. Herr von Zehren posted me on the left wing, while he kept upon the right; thus I was separated from him, and did not once come 'After all, I cannot think hard of you about it. near him during the rest of the day. This also You are still so young: and I often do not know had never before occurred: he had hitherto always myself on what footing I am standing with the kept me by him, and was delighted when, as often girl. But this much is clear: out of pure obstihappened, more game fell to our two guns than to nacy against her father, and perhaps a little calcuthose of all the rest. My shooting was this day lation to raise her own value, and perhaps, too, poor enough: the happiness which Constance's because she thinks it will make no difference anyunexpected friendliness had given me, was embit- how ;-but especially out of mere stubbornness tered by her father's unexpected unkindness. The and self-will, has she put on these airs of a prin birds which my dog Caro put up-Herr von Zeh-cess, and behaves as if for her, I and the rest had ren had given me one of his best dogs-flew off un- no existence. If she suddenly began to coquet touched while I was pondering over the unhappy with you, in my-I should say in our presence, relations between father and daughter, and that I that really signifies nothing; it is but a little pleascould not show my affection for the one without antry that she allows herself with you, and which offending the other, and what was to become of has no further consequences; but it must provoke my favorite scheme of reconciling the two. the old man, and it did provoke him. You did not observe it, you say, but I can assure you he bit his lip and stroked his beard as he always does when anything vexes him.'

I was quite lost in these melancholy reflections when Herr von Granow joined me. It was already growing dusk, and the day's sport was virtually over, only now and then we heard a distant shot among the bushes of the heath. No order was now kept, and I soon found myself alone with the little man, as we ascended a slight hill.

'What has happened between you and the old man?' he asked, hanging his gun across his shoulders, and coming to my side.

'What do you mean?' I inquired. 'Well, it struck me in that light, and not me only, the others noticed it too. I can assure you that he looked once or twice across the table at you as if he would eat you.'

'I have done nothing to offend him,' I said. That I can well believe,' continued the little man. 'And this afternoon he scarcely spoke a word with you.'

I was silent, for I did not know what to say. 'Yes, yes,' pursued my companion; but do not hurry so, nobody can keep up with you. You are in an ugly position.'

'How so?' I asked.

'Don't you really know?' 'No.'

Herr von Granow was so convinced of his superior acuteness, that it never occurred to him that my ignorance might be feigned in order to draw him out.

The little man had no notion what a tumult he was stirring up in my breast; he took my silence for acquiescence and for acknowledgment of his superior wisdom, and so proceeded, in delight at being able to speak of such interesting topics and to have secured such an attentive listener.

'I fancy that the whole conduct of the young lady puts a spoke in his wheel. Do you know how much I have lost to him during the six months that I have been here? Over eight hundred thalers. And Trantow nearly twice as much; and all the rest are cursing their ill-fortune. He has had a wonderful run of luck, it is true; it is not always so; but then when he loses one must take it out in his wine and his cognac, and you can imagine the prices he rates them at. Well, one wants something at least for one's money: for the sake of such a pretty girl one lets a couple of hundreds go, and does not watch the old man's hands too closely. But it used to be all quite different: she used to join in the play, and smoke cigars with the gentlemen, and go out shooting and riding-the wilder the horses the better she liked it. It used to be a heathenish life, Sylow says, and he ought to know. But since last summer, and that affair with the Prince

highest was in private circles, for at the Spielsaal they only allow moderate stakes. The Prince kept constantly in the old man's company, some said for the sake of the play, others, to pay his court to the young lady; and probably both were right. I have often enough seen them sitting and walking together in the park of an evening; and they were gay enough, I can testify. Now they say that the old man had bad luck, and lost twenty thousand thalers to the Prince, which he had to pay in two days. Where was he to get the money? So, as they say, he offered the Prince his daughter instead. Others say he asked fifty thousand, and others again a hundred thousand for the bargain. Well, for any one who had the money, it may be that was not too much; but unluckily the young Prince did not have the money. It will be two years before he is of age, and then, if the old Prince is still alive, he will only get the property of his deceased mother, of which not much is ready cash, I take it. In a word, the affair hung fire, and one fine day here comes the old Prince, who had got some wind of the matter, tearing over from the Residence, read the youngster a terrible lecture, and offered Zehren a handsome sum to go out of the country with Constance until the young Prince was married. Now the thing might have been all arranged, for all that Zehren wanted was to make a good hit of it, if he and the Prince could have been kept from personally appearing in the matter. But Zehren, who, when he takes the notion can be as proud as Lucifer, insisted upon arranging the affair with the Prince in person, and so the scandal broke out. There was a terrible scene, they say, and the Prince was carried for dead to his hotel. What happened, nobody exactly knows. But this much is certain: the late Princess, who was born Countess Sylow-I have the facts from young Sylow, who is related to the Count-fell in love with Zehren when he was a young man staying with the Prince at the Residence and attending the Court balls, and only married the Prince because she was compelled to it. The Prince either knew it then, or found it out soon afterward; and they led a miserable life together. It is probable that Zehren and he, in their dispute, raked up some of these old stories: one word led to another, as always happens: Zehren is like a madman when he gets into a rage, and the Prince has none of the coolest of tempers-in a word, the thing came to an explosion. Zehren left the place; and the Prince a day or two later, with a pair of blue marks on his throat left there by Zehren's fingers, they said.'

'And the young Prince?'

'What affair was that?' I asked. I was con'Yes, yes,' he said. 'You are still young, and sumed with the desire to hear everything that at your years one is often deaf and blind to things Herr von Granow had to tell. I no longer felt which we who know the world, seize at the first the contumely which this man was heaping upon glance. The old man and the young lady live to- my kind host and upon the maiden I adored; or, gether like cat and dog; but really, when one if I did, I thought that the reckoning should come thinks of it, neither has such great cause to love afterward, but first I must hear all. 'What did he care? All pretty girls are the the other. She leads a wretched life through his 'You don't know that?' he inquired eagerly. same to him: he knows how to enjoy life. I wonfault: he would gladly be rid of her, but who is But to be sure, who could have told you? Tran-der if he holds fast this time. He has already been going to take her off his hands? I have consid-tow is mute as a fish, and the others don't know over three weeks at Rossow. I should feel rather ered the matter from all sides; but it can't be what to think of you. I hold you for an honest queer about staying in this part of the country managed-it really can't.' after what has happened. I would not for my life meet Herr von Zehren if I knew that my father had given him deadly offence.'

fellow, and do not believe that you are a spy, or leagued with the old man; his looks at dinner were too queer for that. You won't tell him what I have been saying to you, will you?' 'Not a word,' I said.

'What does he look like?'

I was in doubt, when my companion began to talk in this way, whether I should strike him to the earth for his shamelessness, or burst into loud laughter. I took a side-look at him: the little 'Oh, he is a handsome young fellow; very slenman with his short trotting legs, his foolish face 'Well then, this is the story. Last summer the der, elegant and amiable: I fancy Fräulein von scarlet from his exertions, and his half-open mouth old man was at D, and she was with him. At Zehren owes her father small thanks for having -I could not resist, but fairly shook with laughter. a watering-place people are not so particular: any broken off the affair; for I will say for her honor 'I do not see what you are laughing about,' he one who chose might go about with him. The that she does not know what the scheme really said, rather surprised than offended. 'The little young Prince Prora was there too; he had per- was. True, others say that she knew it very well, comedy which she played for you and the rest of suaded his physicians that he was unwell and and was perfectly satisfied with the arrangeus this afternoon, can hardly have turned your needed sea-bathing: so he was sent there with his ment.' brain, if I may so express myself. And it is just tutor. The old Prince was at the Residence, just I listened with intensest interest to this narrative upon that subject that I would like to give you as he is now, and the young one made good use of some information.'

'What can you mean?' I asked.

My merriment was at an end; and I was serious enough now. A comedy which she had played

his liberty. I had just bought my place here, and so I went there for a week or so, and saw something of it, but the most was told me by others. Naturally enough there was high play; but the

of my companion's, as if my life depended upon its result. This then was the mystery: it was the young Prince of Prora who was the 'chosen one' of her song. Now I remembered how she blushed when Granow that evening alluded to the Prince,

and at the same time I recalled the dark figure in
the park. Had I only got him in my hands!
I groaned aloud with grief and anger.
'You are tired,' said the little man, and 'besides
I see we have strayed considerably out of our way.
We must keep to the right; but there are two or
three ugly places in the moor, and in the dusk I
am afraid we shall not be able to get through.
Let us rather go round a little. Heaven knows
how little you big fellows can stand; there was a
Herr von Westen-Taschen in my regiment, a fel-
low, if anything, bigger than you, only perhaps
not quite so broad across the shoulders. "Wes-
ten," I said to him one day, "I'll bet you that I
can run"-but good heavens, what is that?'

It was a man who suddenly arose out of a little hollow, in which we had not noticed him-probably could not have seen him in the dusk-about twenty paces from us, and disappeared again instantly.

'Let us go nearer,' I said.

'Suspicion,' said the little man, speaking with the suspicion that I was a spy in the pay of the even greater vivacity, and taking shorter and authorities, could not possibly be reconciled with quicker steps, 'who talks of suspicion? The thing my honest face, and my straightforward conduct, is as clear as Amen in the church. If you have and was indeed perfectly ridiculous; that he would observed nothing-which really surprises me, but with all his heart admit that everything that was your word of course is sufficient-the reason is be- said about Herr von Zehren was pure fabricationcause the weather has been so bad. Still, the busi- people talked so much just for the sake of talking. ness is not altogether at a stand still, as you have Besides, he, who had only recently come into the yourself just now seen. I declare, one feels very neighborhood, could least of all judge what there queer, to think one is sitting in the very middle of might be in it; and he would be extremely deit all. And last Thursday I had to take a lot of lighted, and account it an especial honor, to rewine and cognac from him, and Trantow as much ceive me as a guest at his house, there where we more, a couple of days before, and Sylow still could now see the lights shining, and where the more, but he, I believe, divides with somebody others must have arrived long ago, and to drown else.' all unpleasantness in a bottle of wine.

'And why should not Herr von Zehren dispose of his surplus stock to his friends?' I asked, incredulously.

'His surplus stock?' cried Herr von Granow. 'Yes, to be sure there was a great deal left over from the last vintage: he has enough in his cellars, they say, to supply half the island. And that is a heavy load for him to carry; for he has to pay the

'For heaven's sake, no,' whispered my companion, holding me fast by my game pouch. Perhaps that man has met with an accident,' I smuggler captains in cash, and the market at X.

said.

'God forbid,' said the little man. 'But we might, if we did not keep out of his way. I beg you come along.'

Herr von Granow was so urgent, and evinced so much anxiety, that I did as he entreated me; but after we had gone a short distance I could not refrain from stopping and looking round as I heard a low whistle behind me. The man was going across the heath with long strides, another rose from the same spot and followed him, then another and another, until I had counted eight. They had all great packs upon their backs, but went, notwithstanding, at a rapid pace, keeping accurate distance. In a few minutes their dark figures had vanished, as if the black moor over which they were striding had swallowed them up.

Herr von Granow drew a deep breath-'Do you see?' said he, 'I was right. Infernal rascals that run like rats over places where any honest Christian would sink. I'll wager they were some of Zehren's men.'

How do you mean?' I asked.

'Oh, well,' he went on, we all dabble in it a little about here, or at least make our profit of it. In the short time I have been here I have found out that there is no help for it, and that the rascals would burn the house over your head, if you did not look through your fingers, and stand by them in every way. Only the day before yesterday, as I was standing by my garden wall, a fellow comes running across the lawn and says that I must hide him, the patrol is after him. I give you my word I made him creep into the oven, as there was no other hiding place handy, and with my own hands heaped a pile of straw before the door, and when the patrol came up, five minutes later, said I had seen the fellow making for the wood. Upon my honor I was ashamed of myself; but what is one to do? And so I would not say anything against the old man, if he only would not carry things to such extremes. But he drives it too far, I tell you, he drives it too far: it must take a bad turn: there is but one opinion about that.'

has grown very poor, as I hear. Lately they have
got very shy there. Since so many have taken to
dabbling in the business, no one thoroughly trusts
another. Formerly, I am told, the whole trade
was in the hands of a pair of respectable firms.
But all that you must know much better than I;
your father is an officer of the Customs.'

'True,' I answered, 'and I am so much the more
surprised that, among so many, I have never heard
Herr von Zehren's name mentioned-supposing
your suspicion to be founded on fact.'

'But don't keep always talking about "suspi-
cion," cried the little man peevishly. 'It is there
just as it is everywhere else; they hang the little
thieves and let the big ones go. The gentlemen of
the Custom-house know what they are about. A
couple of thalers or louis-d'ors at the right time
will make many things smooth; and when one
has, like the old man, a brother Councillor of Ex-
cise, Mr. Inspector will probably not be so impo-
lite as to interfere with the Councillor's brother.'
'That is an insult, Herr von Granow,' I cried in
a fury; I have already told you that my own
father is an officer in the Customs.'

'Well, but then I thought that you and your
father were not on the best terms,' said Herr von
Granow. 'And if your father has driven you off,
why'

'That concerns nobody,' I exclaimed, 'unless it be Herr von Zehren, who has received me into his house and been kind and friendly to me always. If my father has sent me away, or driven me off, as you call it, I gave him cause enough; but that has nothing to do with his integrity, and I will strike any man dead, like a dog, who asperses my father's honor.'

As Herr von Granow did not, and could not know in how many ways all that he had said had lacerated my tenderest feelings, my sudden wrath, which had been only awaiting an opportunity to burst forth, must have appeared to him terrible and incomprehensible. A young man, who had probably always appeared to him suspicious, and now doubly so, of whose bodily strength he had 'But,' said I, taking the greatest pains to speak seen more than one surprising proof, speaking in as calmly as possible, 'I have been already about such a voice of striking dead-and then the desothree weeks here, and I give you my word' (this late heath, the growing darkness-the little man phrase I had lately caught) that as yet I have not muttered some unintelligible words, while he seen the slightest thing to confirm the evil repute cautiously widened the distance between us, and in which, as I hear to my great uneasiness, Herr then, probably in fear of my loaded gun, came up von Zehren stands, even with his friends. Yes, I again and very meekly declared that he had not will admit that when I first came here some such fancies came into my head, I cannot tell how, but I have long driven so disgraceful a suspicion from my mind.'

the slightest intention to offend me; that it was
not to be supposed that a respectable officer like
my father had knowingly placed his son with a
notorious smuggler. And that, on the other side,

I scarcely comprehended what he said, my agitation was so extreme. I replied curtly that it was all right, that I did not believe he intended to offend me. Then asking him to excuse me to Herr von Zehren, I strode across the heath toward the road which I knew so well, which led from Melchow, Granow's estate, to Zehrendorf.

[CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.]

VIOLET EYES.
One can never quite forget
Eyes like yours, May Margaret,
Eyes of dewy violet!
Nothing like them, Margaret,
Save the blossoms newly born
Of the May and of the Morn.

Oft my memory wanders back
To those burning eyes and black,
Whose heat-lightnings once could move
Me to passion, not to love;
Longer in my heart of hearts
Linger those disguised arts,
Which, betimes, a hazel pair
Used upon me unaware;
And the wise and tender gray-
Eyes wherewith a saint might pray,
Speak of pledges that endure,
And of faith and vigils pure;
But for him who fain would know
All the fire the first can show,
All the art, or friendship fast,
Of the second and the last-
And would gain a subtler worth,
Part of Heaven, part of Earth-
He these mingled rays can find
In but one immortal kind,
In those eyes of violet,
In your eyes, May Margaret!

News Summary.

FOREIGN.

GREAT BRITAIN.

-A dispatch by cable from London, on the 15th

inst., says that the treaty between the United States claims has been signed by Mr. Johnson, the American Minister, and Earl Clarendon, the Foreign Secretary, on the basis of the original protocol. The London Times gives the following outline of its provisions:

and Great Britain for the settlement of the Alabama

"The commission is to consist of four members, two appointed by England and two by the United States. The commission will hold its sessions in Washington. Its first business will be to select an umpire. Failing in a choice, each side will appoint an umpire, and when the commissioners are equally divided in opin ion on any case, they shall select by lot one of the two umpires to render a final decision. A sovereign of Europe is to arbitrate points of international law, including the question of the recognition of the Southern States as beligerents by Great Britain. Each government is to formulate and advocate the claims of its citizens. No individual claimant will be heard. All claims must be presented within six months from the first day of the meeting of the commission, and all indemnities are to be paid within eighteen months from the same day. One year is allowed for the ratification of the treaty."

take on board the submarine cable of the Franco

-The steamship Great Eastern has commenced to

American Atlantic Telegraph Company. It is ex-
pected that she will sail in June, to lay the cable from
Brest to the American coast.

FRANCE.
-The Senate of France and Corps Legislatif as-

sembled in Paris January 18th, and the session was opened by the Emperor in person with a speech from the throne, in which he alluded to the military organisation, national guard, naval armament, fortifications, &c., as satisfactory, and declared that France was so placed as to vindicate her status in the destinies of the world. He added the following:

"Peace has been heretofore sought, not because of weakness, but to sustain the honor of the State. The revolution in Spain has not altered the good relations of France with that country. The conference which had just terminated its sessions, and which would extinguish a conflict which had become imminent, was the last grand act, the importance of which all should appreciate. The members of that body had all agreed on a principle calculated to restore friendship between the Turks and Greeks. If the firm hopes of success which they entertained should be realised, nothing would be left to trouble the general harmony of the nations."

bon, by cable January 15th, confirmed by subsequent In the House of Representatives Mr. Ashley, from
dispatches via London, state that the Allied army the Committee on Territories, reported a bill which
had, after a desperate assault and battle, carried the gives most of the Territory of Utah to adjoining Ter-
Paraguayan stronghold at Villeta, utterly routing ritories. It was postponed for two weeks. He also
and destroying President Lopez's army, and capturing reported a bill to preserve the purity of elections in
3,000 prisoners. Lopez himself is reported to have the organised Territories. The Niagara Ship Canal
barely escaped, with only two hundred followers. Be- bill was discussed.
sides Villeta, Angostura is also held by the Allies, and
many cannon and large stores of ammunition and
provisions fell into their hands. The Paraguayans
lost heavily in killed and wounded.

DOMESTIC.

In the Senate, on the 15th, the Judiciary Committee reported a negro suffrage amendment to the Constitution. The bill for the relief of Sue Murphy, of Decatur, Alabama, which has been the subject of much discussion as to the propriety of paying the claims of Southern loyalists, was recommitted to the Committee on Claims, as a quiet way of ending the matter. The Senate adjourned over to Monday.

-President Johnson sent to the U. S. Senate on Fri-
day, January 15, the three treaties and protocols con-
cluded between the United States and Great Britain,
which were indicated in his annual Message, namely:
In the House, Mr. Dawes, from the Election Com-
First, a protocol fully recognising the naturalisation mittee, made a report that John H. Christie, from the
laws of the United States, and abolishing the legal Sixth Georgia district, is disqualified, and that his
principle heretofore maintained in Great Britain of contestant, John A. Winship, did not receive a ma-
the indefeasibility of native allegiance; second, a jority of the votes, and recommended that the ques-
treaty referring the boundary dispute about the island tion of removing Christie's disabilities be referred to
of San Juan, on the Pacific coast, to the republic of the Reconstruction Committee. The Niagara Ship
Switzerland; and third, a treaty for the adjustment of Canal bill was discussed, and finally, on motion of
the Whole. Adjourned until Monday, the 18th.

The Emperor referred to the approaching re-election
of the Corps Legislatif, congratulated the members on
the harmony which existed between the throne, the
Legislature and people, and declared he favored full
and free discussion when it did not touch the Consti-
tution. That instrument was above all debate, and
he called their attention to the benefits which it had all claims, including the Alabama claims, by commis- Mr. Washburne, of Ill., referred to the Committee of

conferred upon the country.

GREECE AND TURKEY.

-The Conference on the Turco-Grecian question at Paris was practically closed on Saturday evening, 16th inst. The Conference recommends Greece to accept so much of the Turkish ultimatum as relates to Cretan

sion to sit at Washington, with stipulation to refer, when necessary, individual claims to the head of a friendly nation. The Senate in Executive session had the treaties under consideration on Tuesday, and referred them to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. -It is stated upon high official authority that neaffairs, and to refer the case of the officer at Syra to gotiations are pending at Washing between the U. S. the decision of the Courts, and promises that Turkey Government and Spain for the transfer of the Island will withdraw the last point of her ultimatum touching of Cuba to the United States, the only material differthe observance of international law. The Conference ence to overcome being the price to be paid to the maintains the policy of strict non-intervention. The Spanish Government. Agents of the Cuba insurgents Sublime Porte has accepted these recommendations, are also in Washington to induce the U. S. Governand forwarded instructions to the Turkish Ambassa- ment to recognise them as belligerents. These agents dor to sign the protocol. It is believed the Greek Gov-are confident of shortly gaining entire possession of ernment will not refuse the terms of settlement pro- Cuba, and claim to have now secure possession of posed by the Conference. M. Rangabe, the represen- more than one-half of the island. They assert that tative of Greece, has informed M. Lavalette, the their strength and status is such as to warrant their French Minister of Foreign Affairs, that his instruc- recognition by the U. S. Government as belligerents. tions, from the Government at Athens, are delayed -The President, in a message to the Senate on in consequence of interruptions of the telegraph. Monday, justifies his Christmas amnesty proclamation by the Constitution and the precedents of Washington, Adams, Madison and Lincoln.

Advices from Athens show that preparations for war are actively going on in all parts of Greece. The banks of Athens have loaned the Government $20,000,000 for war purposes.

On Monday a petition was presented in the Senate

from prominent business men of the principal cities, asking that hereafter sales of U. S. bonds and Treasury gold, on Government account, be made at public aution. Mr. Sherman, from the Finance Committee, reported a bill legalizing gold contracts, and providing for the funding of the debt at lower rate of interest, etc.

In the House, a bill was introduced by Mr. Poland, of Vt., for the retirement of U. S. notes, and a free system of national banking. Mr. Barnes, of N. Y., introduced a bill to prevent the loaning of money on legal tenders, and prohibing banks of issue from paying interest on deposits, except for a specified time, not less than 30 days. Mr Bingham presented a bill for the admission of Mississippi when her Legislature shall have ratified the Fourteenth Amendment. Mr. Holman offered two resolutions declaring against further subsidies to railroad or other corporations, and all grants of public lands, except to actual settlers. The first resolution was adopted-yeas 90, nays -The following United States Senators have been 67, but the second-against land grants-was tabled by elected by the several State Legislatures: New York, 56 majority, Mr. Washburn, of Indiana, saying that it Reuben E. Fenton; Delaware, James A. Bayard, to would interfere with the Soldiers' Bounty bill. The serve till March 4th, and his son, Thomas F. Bayard, Naval Appropriation bill was passed with an amendfor the full term of six years from that date; Mis-ment, reducing the item for the Philadelphia Navy souri, Carl Schurz; Massachusetts, Charles Sumner; Yard one-half. Mr. Butler, from the Appropriation Pennsylvania, John Scott; Michigan, Z. Chandler; Committee, reported a resolution, which was passed, Minnesota, Alex. Ramsey; Maine, Hannibal Hamlin. -A delegation of the Baltimore City Council was appointed to wait upon Gen. Grant, and extend to him the hospitalities of the citizens of Baltimore on his arrival here to attend the meeting of the Trustees of the Peabody Educational Fund, on Thursday and Friday, 21st and 22d insts. Gen. Grant received the committee courteously, but stated that business and engagements would occupy his time completely on the days mentioned, but thought he would be free on Sat-sented from Maryland asking for universal suffrage-Returns have been received of the elections just urday morning to meet the committee in Baltimore, concluded for members of the Constitutional Cortes and arrange as to the time and place for a reception. of Spain, and the result shows unmistakably that an -It is stated that District Attorney Courtney, of overwhelming majority of the people of the nation New York, having applied to Attorney General Evarts are in favor of a government Monarchical in form. for instructions in the case of Commander Braine, of The cities of Seville, Barcelona, Alicante, Saragossa the Confederate navy, tried and sentenced to imprisand some others have been carried by the Republi-onment for offenses connected with the rebellion, Mr. cans. The returns, almost complete, from all parts Evarts has instructed him to direct the release of the of the country show that the Constitutional Cortes prisoner, under the recent amnesty proclamation. will be composed of three hundred Monarchists, thirty-five Republicans and fifteen Bourbonists.

-The Independence Belge says the protocol adopted by the Conference of Paris begins with a preamble stating that the representatives of the powers signing the treaty of Paris have met to define certain points of international law more precisely. The document proceeds to declare that to encourage insurrections within, or privateering and military expeditions against territories of a friendly State, is a violation of international law. When the protocol has been signed by all the powers participating in the Conference, it will be offered to Greece for signature. If Greece signs, the sublime Porte will withdraw its ultimatum; if she refuses, the great powers will remain neutral and permit events to take their course.

SPAIN.

-The newly elected Cortes will meet for business February 11th. The provisional government has issued a decree authorizing Cuba to send 18 and Porto Rico 11 delegates to the Constitutional Cortes. Active preparations are being made for the embarkation of additional reinforcements for Cuba. Four generals are to go out in command of the troops.

-The Madrid journals are hostile to the Duke of Aosta as a candidate for the throne of Spain. The chances of the Duke of Montpensier seem at present to be improving.

-The journals of Madrid urge the Government to use all means to strengthen Gen. Dulce in Havana, and demand 10,000 additional troops to be sent to Cuba to render possession of that island secure. SOUTH AMERICA.

FORTIETH CONGRESS.

-In the U. S. Senate, on Thursday, 14th inst., the Committee on Naval Affairs reported adversely on the memorial of Commodore R. W. Meade, asking to be restored to the active list, and it was indefinitely postponed. Mr. Morton introduced a bill granting to Mrs. Lincoln a pension as the widow of the Commander-in-Chief of the army. Mr. Sumner suggested that the amount be placed at $5,000 per annum, and, on motion of Mr. Sherman, the bill was referred to the Committee on Pensions. A joint resolution granting permission to foreign companies to land cables on our shores was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Mr. Wilson introduced a bill to amend the Tenure-of-Office act by giving the President authority to suspend officers during a recess. The Canadian reciprocity resolution came up and Mr. Morrill spoke

-Reports from Rio Janeiro December 24th, via Lis- in advocacy of the treaty.

calling for information as to whether National banks have exchanged gold-bearing for Pacific Railroad bonds, etc. The Senate joint resolution for the removal of State officeholders in Virginia and Texas who cannot take the test oath, was passed with amendments exempting those whose disabilities have been removed, and postponing its operation to thirty

days after passage.

In the Senate, on Tuesday, a memorial was pre

that is, to allow whites, blacks, and women to vote at all elections. The Copper Tariff bill was taken up, when a lively debate ensued, in which Messrs. Vick. ers and Whyte, of Maryland, took an active part. The bill was amended and then passed.

The House passed the bill to preserve the purity of elections in the several Territories.

In the Senate on Wednesday, bills were introduced to reorganize the grade of general officers in the army, and for the reduction of the military force. The bill to reorganize the general officers of the army retains the General at the same pay; makes three Lieutenant Generals, at reduced pay; nine Major Generals, at reduced pay; abolishes the Brigadiers, and provides that in time war, brigades shall be commanded by Colonels, selected for merit. The bill of Mr. Sherman, in favor of the proposed charter by Congress of a railroad through to New York, was taken up, and lead to an interesting debate. Senator Whyte, of Maryland, spoke in opposition to the bill, and on the general subject of the power of Congress to charter railroads in States. He read a letter from Governor Bowie, President of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, stating that the road is to be completed to Washington by the 1st of January, 1870.

The House passed a bill to restrict and regulate the franking privilege, and also a bill removing political disabilities from several citizens of Virginia and other

Southern States.

PRICES CURRENT AND REVIEW OF THE Orchilla Guano $30 ton; Soluble Pacific Guano $65;
BALTIMORE MARKET,

For the Week ending Thursday, Jan. 21, 1869. [Our quotations are invariably Wholesale, unless otherwise expressed.]

ALCOHOL-The stock is still small and market firm. We quote 95 cent. at $2.05, and Cologne Spirits at $2.10a2.15 gallon. ASHES-The market is quiet at $7.75a7.87 for Pots, and $9a9.25 100 lbs. for Pearl. APPLES-With limited stock the market is firmer. We quote New York State at $5a5.50, and Western at BAGS-Are in limited demand. We quote Jute Seamless at 28a30 cents; Cotton do. 35a45 cents; Duck 45a55 cents; small Gunnies 20 cents, and large and

$4.50a5 bbl.

extra size 27a29 cents each.

BEESWAX-For prime yellow holders are asking 38a39 cents., with limited sales.

BARK-The demand is limited, with a fair supply on the market. We note sales at $23a24 ton for No. 2 Quercitron, and $33a34 for No. 1.

BEANS-Sales in small lots at $1.50a2.20 for Beans, and $1.25a1.40 for Black-eyed Peas.

New York State at 47a49 cts. ib.

Patapsco Guano $60; R. R. Griffith's Prepared Fish
Guano, in 125 b. bags, $55 ton; Raw Bone Phosphate
856 ton; Chicago Bone Fertilizer $46; Chicago Blood
Manure $50; Maryland Powder of Bone $46 ton; Coe's
Super Phosphate of Lime $60 ton.

GRAIN-The supply for the season of the year has
been quite good, while the demand has been active.
The offerings on 'Change foot up 30,000 bushels Wheat,
70,000 bushels Corn and 25,000 bushels Oats. For mill-
ing purposes the demand for Wheat has been good
and prices well sustained. We quote choice white
and red at 220a250 cents; fair to prime do. 200a210 cents,
and common 180a195 cents bushel. Corn has been
in good request, both for the local trade and for ship-
ment. We quote choice white at 85a88 cents, and yel-
low at 87a90 cents, with inferior and damp parcels from
5 to 8 cents lower. Oats are selling at 69a74 cents, and
Rye at 155a160 cents bushel.

GINSENG, SNAKE ROOT, &c.-For Ginseng the
demand continues good and we note sales at 98a100
cents.; Senaca Root 35a38 cents; Snake Root 38a40
cents; Pink do. 10a15 cents; Blood do. 7a8 cents, and
Mandrake or May Apple 5a6 cents.
HOPS-Are dull. We quote them at 15 cents for
Western, and 20 cents for Eastern, with limited sales.
HAY AND STRAW-Are in good demand, with
sales at $18a23 ton for prime Timothy Hay, and $18a
19 for Rye Straw.

HEMP-Rough American is selling at 10 cents, and
Dressed do. 17 cents tb.

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ton.

BUTTER-There has been a good inquiry for the
lower grades, but holders are generally asking higher
figures than purchasers are disposed to give, conse-
quently the transactions have been small. The better
qualities are still in good demand for the supply of
HIDES-The demand continues good, with a small
the local trade, and the market has ruled firm at full stock on the market. We quote: City Association,
rates. We quote Glades at 43a45 cents for choice Steers, 14a141⁄2 cents; Cows do., 13a132 cents; New Or-
Dairies; 35a38 cents for fair do.; 30a34 cents for com-leans, green salted, 12a13 cents; do. dry do. 172a181⁄2
mon do.; 40a45 cents for Western Roll; and choice cents; do, dry 20a22 cents; Buenos Ayres 221a231 cts.,
CHEESE-For the trade the demand is active, with gold; green salted Calf Skins $1.90a2.10, and dry $1.50a
1.75 piece.
stocks still small. We quote Eastern Factory at 191⁄2a
IRON AND NAILS-There has been very little
20 cts.
COFFEE-The firmness noticed in our last report doing since our last report, and the market is quiet
has continned for all fair to choice samples of Rio. Anthracite, No. 1......
and unchanged. We quote:
We note the sale of the cargo per barque Frances
Jane, consisting of 3,500 bags, on private terms. The
stock of choice samples on the market is still limited.
We quote choice Rio at 184a19 cents; prime 172a174
cents; good 15a16 cents; fair 142a15 cents; and ordina-
ry 124a13 cents; Java 24a25 cents, and Laguayra 17a
18 cents fb.
COTTON-The market opened active and excited,
with sales to the extent of 1700 bales Ordinary to Mid-
dling at an advance; but later in the week the de-
mand subsided partially and a portion of the advance
was lost, closing with more disposition to se 1 by hold-
ers, at the quotations, viz: Ordinary, 252 cents; good
do. 261⁄2 cents; low Middling 27%a27 cents, and Mid- English Bar................
dling 284a28 cents ib.

CHEMICALS-Demand moderate at unchanged rates, viz: Soda Ash 22a24 cents; Caustic Soda 5a51⁄4 cents; Sal Soda $1.90, and Bleaching Powders 31⁄2 cents, gold.

COTTON DUCK AND YARNS-Have advanced. We now quote 22 inch No. 1 Duck at 57 cents; No. 2, 54 cents; No. 3, 51 cents; No. 4, 48 cents; No. 5, 46 cts.; No. 6, 44 cts; No. 7, 41 cents; No. 8, 38 cents; No. 9, 35 cents; and No. 10, 33 centsyard, and Yarns at 40 cents b.

for low numbers.

COAL-We quote Cumberland at $4.90a5 ton f. o. b. at Locust Point, and Anthracite at $9.50 for hard, and $10 for soft, delivered.

DRIED FRUIT-From first hands Apples have been pretty nearly closed out, and the market is now but poorly supplied. We quote them firm at 7%a9% cents. Peaches, peeled, 16a24 cents for good to choice; unpeeled 13a14 cents for halves, and 7a10 cts. for quarters. Blackberries 12a20 cents; Whortleberries 18a20 cents; pitted Cherries 38a40 cents, and unpitted do. 8a10 cents b.

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No. 2.
No. 3.

Baltimore Forge...........
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Charcoal, Wheel.

Flat or Boiler

cents for Rib; 1734 cents for Clear Rib, and sugar-cured
Hams at 19a20 cents pb.
RAGS-Sales at 42a5 cents for mixed, and 7a8 cents
for white, with a good demand.

RICE-Demand good, with sales of Carolina at 9a 934 cents ib.

SALT-Is in limited demand, with good stock. We note the sale of 8,000 bushels per Eudorus from Turks Island, on private terms. We quote Liverpool at $2.10 for Ground Alum, and $2.90a3 sack for Fine, and Turk's Island at 50a55 cents bushel from store. SHOT AND LEAD-Baltimore Drop is selling at 11 cents, and Mould at 122 cents b., and Bar Lead at 102 cents. SHINGLES-Are still in fair demand at $10.50all M. for prime No. 1 Cypress.

SUGAR-Has ruled dull throughout the week, and we have no sales for refining to report; the transactions have been limited to supplying the wants of the grocery trade. We quote Grocery at 11a12 cts.for fair to good Cuba; 124a12 cents for prime do.; 114a124 cts. for fair Porto Rico; 13a14 cents for prime do., and Ïla 13 cents for New Orleans.

REFINED SUGARS-Are in small supply and remain nominally unchanged. Our refiners have, however, resumed work, and with better supply a better demand is looked for. We quote Hards at 155a154 cts.; A 14a15 cents; B 14a14% cents; C Extra 14 al cents; C Yellow 1334a14% cents; Yellow 1234a13% cents, and Molassses Sugar 9all cents.

TOBACCO-We have no change to notice in the market since our last report; transactions are still limited and the general tendency is dull. We repeat quotations, viz: Maryland frosted to common..... Sound common.............. Good common....

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Shoe 5 cents; 5d. and upwards, $5; 3d., $6.50; 4d., $5.50.
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Medium.
washed 32a34 cents; Burry do. 28 cents; Tub-washed
WOOL-The market is unchanged. We quote Un-
50a53 cents; Pulled 35a38 cents, and Fleece, washed,
42a48 cents, as to quality.

small and market firm. We quote Light rough Skirt-
ing at 40a43 cts.; Middling do. 38a41 cts.; City Slaugh-
tered 43a46 cts; Country do. 39a41 cts,; Spanish Sole
35a38 cents; Calf Skins, rough, 75a100 cents; and fin-
ished $1.60a1.65 lb.
WHISKEY-The supply from the West and other
MOLASSES.-Except to supply the grocery demand, points having fallen off, and most of our local distil-
there is nothing doing. Market steady at last quota-der a good demand we note higher prices. The sales
leries ceased work, stocks have become light, and un-
tions, viz: Porto Rico at 48a60 cents: Muscovado 38a include some 700 barrels Western and City at 97a98
42 cents; Cuba clayed 35a37 cents; English Island, 43 cents up to 102a103 cents gallon, closing with an ad-
a65 cents, and New Orleans 70a80 cents gallon.
MILL FEED-Is scarce and in better demand. We vancing tendency.
quote Middlings at 38 cents, and Brown Stuffs at 25
cents bushel,

NAVAL STORES-Are inactive, and market dull and nominal. We quote Spirits Turpentine at 45 cents gallon; Pitch $4 bbl.; Tar $3 for small, and $3.75 for Wilmington. Common Rosin $2.50a2.75a2.85 for No. 2, and $3a5 bbl. for No. 1.

FISH-The demand is still limited, and the market
dull, although prices are firm and unchanged. From
store we quote:
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ONIONS-Are in limited supply and selling at $7a8
brl. for Eastern.

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FEATHERS-Are in good request, with sales of prime Live Geese at 75a80 cents; fair do. 60a65 cents, and common mixed at 40a42 cents. FLOUR-Has been dull of sale, and we note a slight decline on the lower grades. The sales include some 8,000 barrels, mostly of the better qualities, to the trade and for coastwise shipment: Howard Street Super........

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MRS. JARLEY'S WAX-WORKS.
Mrs. Jarley's "famous Exhibition of Automatic,
Back-Action, Electro-Mechanical Wax-Works," in
aid of the Society for the Education of Southern
Girls, which was given at the Concordia, on Thursday
evening, proved such a success that it will be repeated
to-night (Saturday), at the same place, at 8 o'clock.
Tickets and Reserved Seats for sale at Sutro's, 189 W.
Baltimore street.

..$2 40 to $2 50
120 to 1 25
As our readers are aware, this is an amateur exhibi-
1 40 to 1 45
1 15 to 1 20 tion, in which the various characters in Mrs. Jarley's
30 to
itinerant Show, as described by Dickens in the Old
50 to
95 to 100 Curiosity Shop, are sustained by ladies and gentlemen
00 to 100 of this city. This fact, equally with the noble purpose
50 to 53
for which the entertainment is gotten up, places the
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Exhibition outside the pale of ordinary newspaper
criticism. It is enough to say that the impersonation
of the English show-woman was fully up to the repu-
tation for wit and cleverness enjoyed by the gentle-
man who kindly consented to take the part, while
nothing could be more wax-like-it would be no com-
pliment to say life-like-than the attitudes and move-
ments of the various personages, historical and comic,
in the Show. Great credit is due to the ingenious
artist by whom the grouping, costuming, &c., of the
figures was designed.

PETROLEUM-There has been more inquiry and
prices are a shade better. We quote Crude at 17a19
cents, and Refined at 35 cents gallon.
POWDER-We continue to quote Blasting at $4.50,
and Sporting at $6.50 keg of 25 lbs.

POTATOES-Are unchanged. We quote Peach Blows
$1a1.10, and Carters at $1.20 bushel, and in good de-
mand.

PROVISIONS-The continued firmness and advanc10 25a10 50 ing tendency in nearly all the Western markets has 12 75 caused a sympathetic feeling here, and we note sales 14 50 of cut meats at better prices than last reported. The 12 50a13 00 stock is still small, which has the tendency to restrict 12 00a12 50 transactions, sales being generally confined to the 7 50a 7 75 supply of the Southern and local orders. We note 5 50 sales of Bulk Sides at 1434 cents for Rib, and 15% cents Peruvian Guano $62.50, gold, ton of 2,000 lbs.; Mexi- Pork is firm at $30 bbl., with a fair inquiry for shipFERTILIZERS The market is nominal. We quote for Clear Rib. We hear of no Shoulders selling. Mess can A $30 currency; Raw Bone $56; Super Phosphate ment. We quote Lard at 19a20 cents b. We quote $60; Rhodes' Standard Manure, $50, in bags or bbls.; Bacon Shoulders at 144a14 cents; do. Sides 17a174

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The Black Crook will be continued at the Holliday Street Theatre next week. Reserved seats at No. 7 Holliday street.

FINE ARTS.-Bradford's painting, "Crushed by Iceon exhibition at Butler & Perrigo's gallery, 16 North bergs," and Bispham's "Dead in the Desert" are now Charles street.

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