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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-11-14

DHOENIX TAVERN, 81 ANA street, New York.
KoBENTS having engaged the above establishment
soc the patronage OF The friends of Stevens who has re-
urea, ana avals himself OF this opportunity
who may favor him with CALI that his best efforts ex.
erted TO make every thing agreeable 10 their taste.
Relishes, Welsh Rareb Private room for parties &c
MIA Qts
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-11-14

HAKDWAKE. CUTLERY, GUNS AND
PlSrOLS-A. W. SPIES 1872 Pearl ST. offers for sale al
extreme low prices the following new goods
Rodgers Wose nbom, and other fine Cutlery
Ivory and common table Cutlery, all kinds
Wade, and Butchers and Eiots Raxors
Briia~nia, plated and apanned wares
Anvils Vices, Hoes and Trace Chains
Edge tools, Piases and Files vi dferept makers
Collins, Smmonds and stones Axes.
500 Guns, 800 Rifles 600 pair Pistols
Gun and sporting implements OF every hind
Gun materials for Gunsmths
Pocket Books, Wallets and Mathematical Instruments
vi.Iin Strings and violins
German and French Fancy Goods In los suit purcha
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
College Of teachers.

| |TH 7NANW
| VEVllE seventh annual meeting Of III,
~ Western Literary Institute and Col
lege OF professional Teachers, will be helc
IN Cincinnati, during the first week ofOcto
Der next, commencing on Monday, 2nd.
A series of Lectures will delivered. anc
a number of Reports presented bv commit.
tees, appointed at the last annual meeting.
1t Is expected that the coming session
VIII be one of no ordinary interest. In ad-
dltIon to the customary Reports, much in
terestlng information may be expected on
the state OF education, both at home and
abroad from professor Calvin L. Stowe
recently returned from Enrope, and sam
uel Lewis, Superintendent of Common
Shoots IN Ohio.
TheWesfern Literary Institute is design
ed TO embrace Teachers and other friends of
education throughout the South and West
All such persons arc therefore, desired To
consider this advertisement as a personal
invitation to attend. 1t is also desirable that
al! literary associations annually send dele
gates; and, when practicable, reports upon
The state Of education within their respoc-
tive limits.
0[-EIitors throughout the Mississippi
Valley, are requested to, give the above a
few insertions, aud upon forwarding their
address, they will receive copy of the
Transactions, soon as published.
by order of The Executive Committee.
A. II. McGUFFEY, Rec. Sec'cy.
July %. %
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
THE WESTERN MONTHLY MAGAZINE
AND LITERARY JOURNAL,


| 4 fONDUCTED by W. d. Gallagher
q i and j. 3. NarShaU The editor OF
"Wesiern Literary Journal" having, in con
nocton with Jas. B. Marshall, Esq, be-
come proprietor of the "Western Monthly
Magazine" the two works have been uni
ted, and will hereafter be published, stimuli
tancous!y. at Cincinnati and Louisville.
Every arrangement, being nov made for
issuing the Magazine punctually, and in
style equal to its Eastern contemporaries,
it's trusted that the union here announced
viii meet the appreciation of the patrons
gcneraIIyof both publications.. The rea-
ders of the "Journal" will fnd increased
attractions in the work, from the conlribu
tons ofihe correspondents of the "Mapa-
ztnc;" and those of the "Mnga2inen will
not only find the same, from the writings
OF the correspondents ofthe "Journal,'' but
VIII also get larger amount of reading
matter than they have hitherto received,
Not IN the spirit Of boasting, but to give the
patrons OF the "Magazine and Journal"
an idea of what they may expect. from
month to month, as the numbers appear. |
the GLOWING list Of occasional CORRESPOND |
ents and regular contributors, is given:
Morgan Neville, Edward ID. Mansfield.
James II. Perkins, Alexander Kinmont.
Edward P Cranch, John l.. Diddell. Chas
X. Ramsey, r. Shelton Mackenzie, wilkins
Iannehll, Charles A. Jones, VIM. B.Oaks.
Otway Curry, George d. Prentice, Eph.
Peabody, Thomas II. Shreye, Sam'l EeIls.
John b. Dillon, Albert Pike, Lewis +,
Thomas. Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz. !
a. MClung, IL. ]. Groesbeck, ] n
" JIltnn, Miss Harriet l.. Beasley, DIR. S.
llildrealh, and others. S
The Western Monthly Magazine and
Literary Journal, is published during the
Irst week OF each month. lis general CON :
en's are Tales, Essays, Poetry, Sketches
II American Scenery, Character and man
lers, Reviews and Literary Notices of
\ew Works in the several deparnenls of ,
! Literature and Science, lBioqraphical
'ketches, particularly of the Pioneers. of
le west, Narratives Of Border of Adven-
lres' Statistical Papers, &c. &c. Each a
a'nDer oil the Magazine contains from - N
gu octave pages, and the year is divided c
ITO two volumes of about $50 pages each.
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yed over that time. Number one, of the
ew Series of this work, has Just been te
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rs wishing to subscribe, will please adj pr
css to the editors at Louisville XIV. sig
Feb -, 1887 II-G or,
+
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
NOTICE.

ALL those interested in the land. -,
tenemcnts of William and JosonL in I'm anu
are requested to come forward i,nnediotni,'
aug snow cause, II any they can, WHY said
property should not be sold, as tbe 1od Ja,u
signed intends making application for an
order OF sale at the next Noyember 80 ~
Oh Tue Probate Court ofthis county.
Oct, %, 1896, az ' &c
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
NOI[CE

A Ii persons indebted to the firm OF
"a WILSON and ALLISON, A. SNYDER, or
ALLISON and SNYDER, are hereby re-
questod to come forward Immediately and
settle thoir accounts with the undersigned,
who is alone authorized to receive and re-
ceipt for the same, as he Is DESTROYS that
the business should be closed as soon as
possible.
JAMES ALLISON
Rodney, Sept. 6, 1886 Soft
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
NO TICE r.

A Ii personsare hereby forwarned from
IA trading for note drawn by A. NJ.
HolIey in 1884, for fifty dollars, and made
payable to me 18th January, 1888. as said
note has been lost or misIaid so that can
not find it. GUY COTTON
January ", 1886. Soft
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
4 z II 0 "a l.

'h'ilo undersigned respectfully informs
his friends and customers that he has
removed his store TO Capt. Barkor's House.
ON Magnolia Street, one doore above Mr.
u. NJ. Graves, where he is prepared to
meet The wishes of those who may favor
him with their call.
j. A. MONTGOMERY.
Rodney, August |, 1897. 25-tC
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
NO TICE.

z u AVING sold our STOCK OF
4 GOODS, Notes, Book Accounts,
&c. to Thomas A. Compton, our customers
will please call and settle their accounts
when due; and all persons having claims
against us will present them to him for set
Element. HARPER, HILL g., co.
Rodney, May l6, 1887. l4-f
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
NOTICE..

THE undersigned having been appoint
cd administrator on the estate of RrcnAHr
ToUNGE, deceased, late of this county. does
hereby give notice to all persons having
claims against said estate, to present lhom
duly authenticated within the time prescrb-
ed by law; and all persons indebted to said
estate, are requested to come forward and
settle the same.
G. T. MARTIN, Admir-.
November |, 1876. 3S-tf
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
10 NY on CUSTOMERS.

- w NIfft = TO I ON l4ta.b.
4 NRATEFUL for past layora, and de-
I r termired to use every cxorion e
please my Old customer, and the public
generally who viii favor ,rc with their en-
couragcmcnt, ] beg leave to inform
them that having purchased the interest o.
Mr. Henry Clayton in the late fru Of
Evans y Clayton, tho business will heroof-
ter be conducted by me at the old stand,
where shall keep constantly on hand, a
general assortment Of GOODS adapted to
this market.
| have likewise rented from Messrs.
~ Lape & Snydcrtheir large Cot
" ton Ware House, which is in
1t>Az4442s@SnI good order, and will be KEEP, in
repair during the season. Persons wishing
% store their Cotton in a safe, dry and con
enientshed, can do so by appIyingto
J. u, EVANS.
Rodney, Aug |, 1887. 25
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
JEFFERSON County.

| JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Probate Court--Angust Tcrm, AID 1887
| B PURSUANT to an order of the Probate
z Court of the county aforesaid,-No
tee is hereby given TO all persons interest
ed in the real estate Of John Gilgrist, de-
ceased to be and personally appear at the
next October Term Of said Court, 1887.
and then and there to shew cause, if anv
they can, why an order should not be grant
ed for the sale of said real estate.
Witness, the Honorable JoHy NJ Wnrr-
f(TElF:g7.SS 4 NEY, Esq. Judge of the Probate
8 g.ssa e. Court in and for said county. the
&-,Ls fourth Monday of August, a. d.,
1887, and seal of office.
Issued August IS, 1887.
3l-S JAS. J. COLLIER, Cl'k.
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
NOTICE.

TllEpartnership of BaIIaniine & Nelson
IS this day dissolved by the death of Mr.
Ballantine. The business will only be
continued for the purpose Of settlement, and
in which the name Of the firm only win be
used. WILLIAM NELSON,
Smripiag Partner
THOMAS w. BECK,
Attorney.
Rodney, November s, 1886. 80
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
TEy last Invitation.

Va kdSe ENE hadAEDgh.
IAT Books, Bonds and Accounts, en-
Va bracing the debts due John PAYNE
and Alexander Ross, or John Payne s. Co,
James Scott, John PAYNE, and Alexander
Ross, or James Scott a. CO., arc left with
Mr.. WooDroRD WooD, at Messrs. Voc e.
Davenport's of this place MIR. Wood is
authorized to settle, collect, and receipt for
all debts due me. Mr.. JAMES PAYNE is al
so authorized to sell and convey any nroper-
~ belonging to me, and to collect debts by
suit or Otherwise.
| have waited near two years and six
months for many of the debts now due me.
and perhaps may be induced to wait several
years longer, if settlements and fair proms-
cs are made in short time do hope those
that have open accounts with me will call
Immediately, and give their notes PAYABLE
LIST of October next, and that an effort at
least will be made to pay them when due.
JOHN PAYNE.
June &, 1897. lift
TTCU.
THNlIE subscriber will, at the next Nav
"A Term of the Probate Court of Jcfler-
son County, present his final account of his
guardianship Of the estate of Martha Ban-
ton, a minor, for settlement aud allowance.
JAMES WATSON.
GuarC IN
April II, 1887. 9-tf
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

FHNEIE undersigned, having letters Of adj
~ mnistration on the estate Of .IonN 5
NoRRIs, deed, requests all those Indebted
to said estate to come forward and settle
their notes and accounts, and those who
hold claims against the estate to present
them within the time prescribed by law,
duly authenticated, or they will be forever
barred.
GEORGE OYERAKER, Adm'r.
Rodney, April %, 1896. I2-if
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
.N'ew Esta6Itshns cnL
FAUyER g. FARNsWORTH,

FAUVER g. FARNSWORTH,
Ed ESPECTFULLY inform the citizens
s. a, of Rodney and the public generally,
that they have established themselves IN
this place for the purpose of transaciing the
mcrcontlc business, and hope by constant
attention to the interests Of those who may
favor them, and disposition to aceomm2-
date, TO receive a fair and equal proportion
Of public patronage.
They have Just received and are now O.
pening, large and splendid assortment Of
G. q o D =,
SUITABLE TO TIE SEASON
CONSISTING ~ PART OF
Blue and black CLOTHS,
Heavy Oycr-coats and Cloaks, n superior
ar;ic'c,)
4 beauiinl and well selected stock of
CAL!COES,
Brown &bIoachod Shcetings and Shirtings,
Blankets,
Gontemcn's Shoes and Boots,
Ladies' fine Prunella, AIorocco g. Kid Shoes
4 first rate article of RUSSETS.
Also--a fine lot Of
VYiHtcT Clothing.
F~ We have also on hand, n
L ML-HA great variety If
YES. LIQUORS,
warranted to be of the most
superior quality.
The public would do well to call and en-
amino our stock previous TO making their
purchases elsewhere, as we are determined
to sell on as accommodating terms topunct-
naI customers, as any other house in the
place.
FAUVER g. FARNSWORTIT
Rodney, October Is, 1896. 3G-tf
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
TAKE NOTICE.
DESSOLUYYON.

THHIIE firm Of Harpcr, HiH & Co. i.
& this day dissolved by mutual con
sent. WILLIAM Ii, HARPER.
u. NJ. HILL,
R,M. Hill for ELIJAH ELLIOTT.
Rodney, May rs, 1887. l4-tf
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
Dayas g EHnzD O MES.
EVANS s. CLAYTON,


MEDICINES, &C., which they
t2@9 Offer for sale on good terms. The
articles are direct from the house Of G. W
Carpenter, Philadelphia, and have been Sc
Icctcd with great care:
Acid, Fur'aric Ca tile Soap
SulphHir Ether Mustard
Spirits Nilre Crude Rnrax
Alr,bal Roll Sulphur
Smelling Salts Fl1w'l Sulphur
Sal Ammlniac Paly. Rhubarb
Tartar Eneiic Syrlp of Liyerwort
Spirits Har.-horn Oil Catharion
Balls Copayia Saratoga Powders
Calomcl Sarsp. Cubehs & Cop
C2nph5r Ratoman's Drops
Cloves British Oil
Powdered Ginger Cologne Water
Anlim1nia Wiae Godfcov's Cordial
Biis;crlng Ointment ltye Water
C1iiSage Bark, pow. Itch Ointment
Common Bark do Lemon Acid
A!oos, powdered Opodcld,c
Gum Arabic Sailitz Powders
Ass1tu'iIl Wine Bfuers
Cum Myrh Sodaic Powders
Opium Worm Seed Oil
LaudanWn White Chalk
Gale. AIagnc3ia Copporas
Sweet Oil Putty, in hIadlers
Castor Oil CopaI Varui~h
Burgundy Pitch Sprts. Turpcntinc
S1gar Of Lead ViaiF, assorted
White Lead Pomatum Roll
-
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
oo-7AnT1IEasw&p.

THE undersigned survivors of KrLW,
Mason g. ca. and HARRIS, KELLY & ca,
have formed a apprenticeship Tor the par
rose Of carrying on general commission
and forwarding business 10 New Orleans
and Rodney. Tho House in New o.
leans to he known as
KELLEY & HARRIS,
AND TutT AT RODNEY As
II AR RIS Il KELLEY.
They respectfully solicit continuance
Of the patron1gc of their Old Ppas'fal Gus
TONER'S, and The encouragement Of slchnew
ones rs may ho disposed 10 favor them win
lhoir business.
LEVI G. HARRIS,
HENRY KELLEY.
Jnno 81, 1897. 20-lf
0LrThe Natchoz Courier g. Journal,
Port Gibson Correspondent, Grand Gulf
Advertiser, and Fick,blrgh REGISTER, viii
gigo the above six Insertions, and forward
their accounts here for settlement
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
LEVI G. HARRIS,
HENRY KELLEY.
DIS OIL u TION.

THE Co-par,norship heretofore existing
between the undersigned, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent All persons ha-
wing claims against the same, Will prosen'
them to j. L. Evans, as he only IS f, H.
qaidato said claims; and all persons in.
dehtod 10 the firm, will settle their accounts
and notes with said Evans, be bong alone
authorzedto receive payment and receipt
Tor the same.
]. y. EVANS,
HENRY CLAYTON.
Rodney, JuIy %, 1897. %
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

a I the October Term, 1887, Of the
"a Probate Court Of Jefferson county, the
undersigned, administrators of tho estate Of
James q. Harrison, deceased, will present
10 said court for final settlement and allow
ance, the account of their administration
on said estate.
ELIZABETH HARRISON.
Administrative,
NATIIAN'L HARRISON,
DANIEL FRISBY,
Administrators.
Sept 5, 1897. 30-St
Southern telegraph., 1837-10-24

N b. Those Editors who shall see ct
to publish the Prospectus of the Register,
shall receive the thanks of the publisher. as
wei as gratis copy Of the volume, and may
depend on a reciprocity of the favor when
ever they may ask it.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

4 CAaE -pARK THEATRE-Beneft ~ the widow
and orpIsns OF late Mr. Durls (Prvsupterl. Mrs.
DURIE respectfully anoounees @ the public that through the
ana has set apart for "Wednesday evening the
h nston occasion Mt Mrs and bliss Barnes and Mr.
n Barrett will appear having In the kndess manner volur
teercs their valuable seri.es The perormsDcs vii com
Ms Barnes their appearance since their vlwn from the
aouth) Mr. barrett viii sustain the principal charncter
Amer which Mrs Barnes her t appearance since her return
NON souh) will rece Collins Ode on ne Passions accom-
parted by the appropriate and original muse
A0ev which Kr Harreu will appear puH IN the Critic
INV particular requestl performance 70 conclude
}sss sr OF IA Scrsmbua by particular des Aiws Mdme.
Ouo 10y particular reaues In the course OF The evening
Miss and Master Well, vU dance The Pass Nssourks. Cor
BOOKS now cpeu. jy<it
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

TT What has become Of the Exploring Expedi-
ton. We occasionally see Mr.. Reynolds with lady
on his arm bu, hear no more Of the new dscoveres
arosnd the South Pole II he waiting for the electro
magnetic improvements 10 oeme 70 naiuuty1
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

ar" Is not that lady pretty p" Beautiful! y SIN
deed see nothing wonderful !! Her nose is too
short" "Horrid eyes.' /" Gentlemen, you have no
taste,-come, Bob, you and are of one opinion-lets
90 10 the corner and get peep under her bonnet
Street Rcmin cscences.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

DEAN BEssErr-At a meeting Of the Commission
Merchants, Importers and Jobbers, held the other
day, resolutions were passed expressing their disap-
probation of the particular houses pur
SUNG, whe have lately received extensions Of credit
in buying goods for money, instead Of dividing II a
meng their creditors who stn struggling to sus-
tain themselves. Now want to ask you why they
don't take into consideration the manner in which
some particular houses squandering away their
money in buying fast horses, and splendid equipages7
will 81 ate an instance.
house in Pearl street failed some time since, and
by the indulgence of their creditors get extension
since which the junior partner has got married, and
and can be every afternoon at Burnhsm's or on
the Sd Avenue, with his splendid horse and Wagon
The senior partner has also purchase span Of bays
and splendid barouche in which he rides TO and
from his business, while some Of their creditors have
TO walk TO their business, and rise early and toll late
10 meet their engagements, and then have the mort.
fcaton Of seeing those TO whom they have extended
the hand Of friendship and indulgence, basey squan-
derng the money which rightly belongs 70 them, IN
useless extravsgance and dissipation.
Should not such men be pointed at with the M
ger Of scorn and contempt, by every member OF the
mercantile community NATHAN.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

II We constantly receive lots Of poems most of
which are plagarsms. Look out gentlemen cores
pondents or we'll show you up. Give original
matter no matter how bad but of your literary
roauery or by the shade ofBentley all your Proean
tlrnings will not save you
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

f1s The first Canto of the Benedictional' will lie
published IN Wednesday Evenings Chronicle. Any
business in regard 10 the papers, be settled by
order at the counting room
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

It hyou are calm and quiet in mind and body, be
sure not to drink wine nor eat too much. An equile
brum in anatomy 10 As essential good health ss an
equilibrium in mechanics Is to ensure regular move
ment
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

TT "To prevent losses which il would otherwise
be impossible 10 avoid, gentlemen are requested to
lock their rooms, and leave the key at the Office"
Boyden's Sure proof that rogues exist in city,
and that all they want IS a chance
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

az The next most important election is that in
Baltimore n il should result the Philadelphia
trial, the administration will feel themselves Gin bad
box"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

Coaosras ISarEsr-On John Colhoun, aged 20,
who was killed by cart Yesterday IN Delaney street.
Xerdicf-accidenlal death
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

Corpr or SESSIONS, Monday, July 3.-Before the
Recorder, Aldermen Smith and Randall.
Aher grand jury had been called, and some other
little matters had been disposed OF the following
prisoners were put TO the bar.
Henry Price, charged with burglary IN the house of
Mr.. Randall Steward, No. liz Bridge street. The
prisoner was acquitted
James whaley, charged with keeping disorderly
hose, apprehended under n,o warrant by Justice
be committed 70 prison for twelve months
Recorder. What have you got to Say Whaley why
this Judgment should not be confirmed
Prisoner. MY counsel is not IN court
The prisoner, in his examination at The police once
having certified that he did keep disordcrly house
was rcmsnded until Wednesday, TO AFFORD the csun-
eel an opportunity Of whtewashng his cheats
character
The Court then adjourned
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

BrRSHAns OF BLooniSopALE.-A correspondent
says We mistaken when We call Burnhsms a
loafenng establishment We are open TO evidence
Burham's is very pretty place-with its garden-its
roses-its gravel walks--snd its picturesque river
banks II only wants little more female elegance
and refinement to give grace, ease, and character to
those sweet materials-but who such visit a spot
where there are always 80 many young roysterers
smoking swearing. cracking whips, and drinking bad
mint iuleps Burhsm's being country place ought
to make good ueps because they can raise their own
mint They are execrasle.
We still adhere to our opnien--Burnham's ike
Saratoga this Summer is great fashionable loaferng
watering place. When II becomes senteel and civil
ized we shall say so-but not ill then.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

SMALL SILVER oHAses.-People complain of the
want Of silver change. Nonsense! Why don't they
do as do-issue specie circular and take nothing
bat silver paper at its equiv IN silver have
saore silver change than know what TO do with
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

Fr TrE ALsASy REcEsor have denounced the
locofocos the bteres, terms because the latter are
"bullionists," and not paper money people The Re-
gency never saw the high crimes of hd locofocos till
the latter saw something to approve in The sentiments
of PANEL Webster Hinc iiie iachryme
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

III Mr.. Webster Is beginning to alarn ,helsd-
ruinisusuon prints. They have reason too
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

ELECTRO MEo.srIsn.-We have been admitted TO
see the experiments of an original genius this great
science who will throw into the shade all the disco
yeres of Cook, Davenport, Henry and Sherwood. In
few days &c shall be enabled to lift veil and shew
the new philosophy in such light as TO astonish the
world afresh.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-04

BoAHp or ALoERaEs, July "A communication
was received from the Mayor relative the subjects
sent TO him. for approval. Ordered on ilc
A communication was also received from the Water
Commis sioners-laid on the table.
A number Of private petitions were then disposed
Of and the board proceeded 70 conclude unfinished
business.
Alderman Paterson moved that a revised edition
We made and printed Of Corporation Laws and ordi-
nances.
Alderman Ingraham opposed il he SAID the laws
and ordinances were already quite sufficiently unn
tegibe, without being made totally inexplIcablc by
the addition OF learned commentary, which he un-
derstood was The meaning Of this motion. The mo
ton wos lost, 10 8.
A communication was received from y Sheriff Par
kins, praying the release from prison OF two young
Irshmen, confined for bathing in the nser. The
petition stated that they had only lately arrived and
were ignorant of the law on this subject. Referred
with power to grant petition.
An ordinance for tagging Laurens street. between
Grand and Broome streets. was then passed. The
board then went TO supper and our reporter went his
way.