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There was quite an Improvement in quotations, but
transactions limited. Long Island went up per
cent Canton I Norwich and Worcester Morris Ca
nal Illinois Indiana Pennsylvania Elves Far
mers' Loan Ii Kentucky stonngton and Ohio closed
firm at yesterdays prices; Harlem fell on per cent
Tho receipts of the Buffalo and Niagara Railroad Com
pany for May, 1884, amounted to 96o &c. and for May
1885, 49, being an increase of $50 So equal
about is per cent.
The increase in the receipts of the Reading Railroad
Company is astonishing We the amount received
for one week in lsi3. ~ and rs.
READING RAILROAD.
meek ending Jsnss 49, Jms ~ My a. AZ
Coal tonnsge tons. 30li 8,a0l 1883
Actual of coal transported in Nav 1884, 6t698
Estimated transportation for siny, 1885, tons 10000
Actual receipts over estimate, tons ....... 1868
These returns show increase of about hundred
per cent each year. The monthly report of this CON-
pany for May, will show an Improvements in its affairs
much greater than anticipated.
The 100000 capital stock of the Northampton and
Greenfield (Iass) Railroad is all takcn including 900
guaranteed by individuals to make up the The
work is to be commenced Immediately. This will COM
near 100 miles
The Treasurer of Pennsylvania has issued another cir
cular to County Collectors urging them pay into tho
State Treasury by the lst of August every dollar they
raise He determined make every effort
meet the payment Of the August dividend, possible
and we have doubt he will be seconded by the tax
gatherers in all parts of the State.
The receipts Of tho Western Railroad Company for
the week ending May 3lst is44, compared with the
responding week in 1874, haze fallen of -
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INcoRREcr CHAKrs.-The charts on board the u.
s. squadron now in the Cult of Mexico are said to
have been found quite incorrect Tho position Of Gal
weston was incorrectly laid down by nearly degree
quarter and the flag ship had to bring to coasting
vessel in order to inquire for Galveston.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-06

Balm of Columbia, Hays Imminent for the
Piles Chinese Cement for mending china broken glass &c.,
at 81 Walker street, LIST store FROM Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-06

The Weekly Pnpers-Onc Day In Advance
Weekly Papers. 's - w. '"ii's "
No Harper's and No 70 wnchester's Wandering law
The Living Age, from No. TO IS.
Harper,s Bible, from No. / to2 9
Iiarper's Shakespeare, No. | 10 81.
syh,l, a new novel, by DIsraeli
Self new novel, by the author OF Cecil
Also keeps large and full assortment OF all the cheap pubi-
cations oil the day, monthly magazines, &c.
tended to- ~ y ''""'''Sj III ENEMY ="
Corner William az. aud Exchange Place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-06

Portable Shaving Cases.-'rhc subscriber
having perfected and finished variety Of the above offer the
as the most complete yet invented suitable
the travelling public containing all that necessary the
toilet with the addition Of the Metallic Tablet Strop for shar-
pcning and keeping Razors in the perfect order.
q. SAUNDERS & SON,
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NORTH CAROLINA GoLD-The Charlotte, N. c..
Journal says that the Parker mine, in Stany County.
is uncommony rich in gold. The vein is to Ia inches
wide and the supposed to be worth S25 $50 per
bushe Many Of the specimens in pure white hnt con-
tain from to dwts Of pure gold
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-06

ESCAPE FROM Prison AND DEATH OF THE PRsoN.
ER.-On the 18th ult, Rogers, who was imprisoned
upon charge Of murder in the Indian Nation, and rum
away negro who confined in the jail at Little Rock
Arkansas, rushed upon the ailor, with bowie knives
just after he had raised the trap door, 60 down the
dungeon with their supper, and effected their escape
fore he could get assistance. That night however tho
Rogers said he drowned in attempting to swim the
river The story believed to have been fabricated
at the time to stop all pursuit after him but Thurs.
day evening, when all hopes of retakng him had van.
shcd his body was found floating down the river below
tho State House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-06

TAXING THE VEIL The Catholic Magazine says :
"On the 4h OF May admitted to the white veil at
the Visitation Convent, Baltimore, Miss Mary Glare Pye
Of Charles county, Nd, and Miss Amelia Htzeberger
Of Baltimore. The Of the former in religion Sis.
ter Mary Aoysus that of the latter is Sister May Bap
tista.v
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The CHINESE SoUADRoN.-It is said that all the
fuss about getting the Columbus to sea was r,.se Of
the gallant Commodore, for the purpose of creating
the impression that it is difficult for man-o-war "a
get into our harbor. Let enemy try it, and he'll
find obstacles rather more formidable than the bar.
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The EPIscopAcY OF PENNsyLvASIA.-The Albany
argus of yesterday says:--
We learn that yesterday the Rev. Alonzo Potter d. d.
replied to the committee at Philadelphia and sgncd his
acceptance Of the Episcopnc Of that Diocese which
he was recently 30 unanimously elected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-06

GEN HousToN IN NEw ORLEANS. We have
been requested to give notice that Cen Sam Hous-
on, EvPresident Of Texas, will address public meet.
~ ,ais evening OF o'clock at Banks Arcade on seve.
important subjects and, by special request upon that
! .innexaton.-N O. Pic Moy %
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The PARK.-Another excellent house last night tc
see the new comedy g. Time Works Wonders" Il
was received with the greatest appreciation
NIBLo's GARDEN" The Seven Castles of the
Passions" with the other Placde, and the vocalists
Miss Matthews and Miss Taylor, Nichlnson, and
Gallagher, are drawing crowded saloons. This pro-
misses great things; the new piece is deserving Of
all the enthusiastic applause it has received. We
have never piece at Niblo's start better the
dancing and the scenery are most excellent. The
"Chaste Salute" with Horns music, was well
done. Mr.. Davenport dashed through the Captain
with great ease and style; and John Seton was well
received as Thibeaut. Both pieces are repeated to-
night
VAUxHALL GARDEN SALooy-A very good even.
ing's amusement may be obtained at this place at a
trifing cost; much greater than could possibly be
expected. The company is talented and varied; ex-
cellent order ker, and the intrusion of improper
characters prevented 1t only requires to be known
to be appreciated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-06

ANOTHER Iowa OUTRAaE.-From the Palmyra
Courier, we learn that Mr. Riggs, the Sheriff Of
Schuyler county has been seized by the authorities of
Iowa. and bound with ropes and is now confined in a
in Van Buren, county in Iowa all for the offence Of
excisng the duties Of his Office Sheriff within the
boundaries of Missouri, as established by law for
many years past and within constitutional limits
should be because there not men and arms enough
in Missouri to effect his The militia of the State
Will 40 their duty and trumphanty sustain the ursdic
ton OF Missouri up to Browns line IL civil authori
ties will only take proper measures to authorize con-
certed system ofaction. The violence Of Iowa is past
Era, May 20.
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The HALF Ounce LETTER A writer in the Doyles-
town Oiue Branch has been at great pains to ascer-
tain how much can be transmitted for FIVE cents. An
avoirdupos half ounce ID 283 grains Waters one grain
Sealing wax usual quantity, Ave grains A sheet offoos
cap weighs liz grains letter paper 1876 Small envelopes
~ grans-arge 81. You send 400 miles letter for
cents containing viz the sheet of letter paper enclos
ing seven bank notes sealed with wax, the letter and
three bank notes in envelope Half sheet of letter
paper with half eagle enclosed under wax. sheet with
dime and half enclosed secured by waters One sheet
Of letter paper with quarter eagle enclosed secured
by sheet Of foolscap in envelope sealed with
wafer One and half sheets of letter paper sealed
with wafer. These calculations are based upon
the ordinary letter paper in By using very thin
French paper greater number of sheets go the half
ounce Of course.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-06

The New OPERA IN PHrLApELpHA.-Irs FIRST
PERFORMANCE AND REcEprIoN-We refer our mu-
steal readers to full account, in another column,
under our postscript head, OF the reception Of the
new opera by the Fry's in Philadelphia. 1t seems
to have been pretty well received, although the
music in some parts is rather heavy. Still, it has
passed the ordeal thus far, and may be regarded
in some measure hit. Our musical correspondent
gives full account of the whole affair.
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All PhiIadeiphin Subscriut,ons n III

Medical Notice.-'Thc Advertisements OF the
New York College Of Medicine and for
hereafter The fourth and last column Of this
paper. w. S. RICHARDSON, Md, Agent.
Office and Consulting Rooms of the College. 95 Nassau
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-06

The CHINESE LANeuAaE.-We have received
from the National Institute at Washington for pub
LEGATION, an exceedingly interesting and erudite let
ter on the Chinese language, by of the attaches
of the late legation. As soon we can get the
characters, which are introduced by way of illus
tration, engraved, which will be in day or two, we
will publish this letter. 1t will be perused with
great interest by readers, both in this
country and in Europe
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ANOTHER NEW CoMEr.-Mr. Bennett, Hamp-
Saturday morning Captain sillimsn Of the James Pat
ton, Jr, from Charleston reports that Monday last
at three o'clock AM when about fifteen miles south Of
Chncoteague he saw comet in N. u. direction, IL
IA degrees above the horizon II exceedingly bril-
liant and its tail much longer than the tails of the
which have been visible here that Il attracted
the attention of Captain silliman The Ledger was in.
formed by Waterman of the township Of Moyamensng,
that comet of considerable magnitude and brilliancy
was seen by him. about three o'clock, Monday morning.
in northeaserly direction. The tail was very distinct
pointing to the southwest and the whole visible till
it faded away in the approaching daylight These &C
counts agree well that must have erratic vi
sitter within our sphere. Cannot of astrono.
mers give US the Observation-Disclosures Gazette,
June 4.
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Rabinenu's Hot, Cold, and Swimming Salt
WATER Baths DEsBRossEs STREEr.-The arrange.
meuts FOR ladies' by Mr. Rabneu have given universal
tie. in the art Of SWIMMING This Of the ladies' days and
The baths are in splendid order and the clear and
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HoRRID MURDER AND FATAL REycoyrER. fou
and inhuman murder Of v. d. McElroy of this coun-
w. took place about four miles from this place on Saur
Day last The deceased, it appears, had borrowed small
sum Of money from one Christopher Davis and met at
horse race the latter demanded payment when McElroy
Wis evineed some angry excitement whereupon Nc Ell
roy that hc did not wish to any dispute
with nm ana turned to leave him. As he turned Davis
struck him upon the head with a loaded wbip which
caused his death The murdered man mounted his horse
however, and rode about half mile on his way home
wards when he fell from his horse and was afterwards
found weltering in his bood.-Marion (afss) Banner
May ~.
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MEXICAN CoMMrssIoNs-LErrERs OF MAnour -
We learn by gentleman from Havana, now in this
Guy, that numerous commissions from Mexico have
already been issued to persons in Havana take effect
Immediately In the event of war. Our informant
states that there are such commissions now in this city
and that oil them has been offered to ono Of or ci
zens--M o. Rem. Man % - = - 80
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SIcILrAN FRfGArE URANIA.-The Sican ship OF
war Urana, from New York, arrived in our harbor
yesterday About half past she anchored near the
Ohio quietly furled her sails hoisted the American en-
'lgn union down, at the main and fred salute OF
twenty onc guns.
The running up of the ensign union down, was no
the Commander Of the Fgate who we learn SEN letters
ofapoogy instantly to the Navy Yard the City Govern
men and the Commander of the Ohio. The unfortunate
erred up and aogged very severely his cries Of agon,
being heard on board the Ohio and cutter Hamilton
Bcstor Trans, June l.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-11-18
PATRICk,S COLT.

4 gentleman who favors us wlthsome rem
niccnccs respecting the early settlement of
his pIace-fomerly old Dcrryfeld-relates
the following ancedote:-
When my grandfather resided at Coils
town and Derry field, then settled by the Irish,
he hired wild sort ef an IriShman TO work
on his farm. One day, soon after his arrival,
he told him to take bride and go out in the
field and catch the black coit.-'Don't come
home without him. said the old gentleman.
Patrick started and was gone some time, but
at last returned minus the bride, with his face
and hands badly scratched, as though he had
received rough treatment. Why, Patrick,
what is the matter-what in the name Of won
der aiIs you!' An faith, is MT it me, yer
homer, that never II catch the ould black
couIt again bad luck TO him, An did MT he
all but scratch me eyes out O. me head! An
faith. as thrue as me shouts me own. had
to climb up three aftberthe coultn Climb
tree after him. Nonsense! Where is the
beastr AN its tied to the three. he is. to
be shure. yer honor We all followed Pat
rick to the spot 10 get solution of the diff
Guilty, and on reaching the field we found,
to our no small amusement, that he had been
chasing young black bear, which he had
succeeded n catching after great deal of
rough usage on both sides, and actually tied
It wnh the bride to an old tree. Bruin was
Kept for long while, and was ever after
q known as 'Pauick's COLT Manchester |
American. |;
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RECEPTION OF TIE POTTAWATO-
MES By THE PRESIDENT

From the National HieLige,,ccr of rr:Is,J
Yesterday the Poltavarumie Indians. new
m this city. visited the President, accompar-
led by their agent, Col. Il. 3. Elliot. fer The
purpose ofpayiug their respects 10 him Us
the head of the Government. HalfDsy,
he fotiawaIomle orator, expressed 70 tho
President the qualification " hch thew all fslt
on seeing and shaking hands with their ,reaI
father. The President rrpli-d that he was
pleased to see them; that sumo Of them were
old men, who had come q loRg distance ie
attend TO what they considered rsat;ors Of
Importance; and thai they should be pa
tleutly heard, and iullljustice done TO them.
The government, he said, desired TO pre-
serve relations of friendship aud pcace With
all the Indian tribes; he trusted that Leforo
they left the city all their business would be
satisfactorily arranged, and that tho hu,ehot
between the red and tho whio nan might
| long remain buried.
Halt Day rclolncd that they hal great re-
sprct for the Government OF tho United
States; that they had sold to the C.verL-
ment all their country upon the grea, lakes
that they never refused their great faIh.r
when he asked then. for land; that their re-
ply WAS like that OF good children, always
yes that they could not help locking back
TO the iinc country which they had parted
with, where they had left the bones OF shei.
!orciathcrs; that the country is ne logger
theirs, but they love it still, and when they
think of II. their hearts are sod. They lad
now, ho s1id' country Which they we're told
was to be their home rs long c, the sun
shines and water flows where they we're tn
grow up like the grass Of the prziries. Twas
a good country, he said aud they loved it,
They Ind always lived up 10 their promises
with the Government. But they had been
asked to 60 Southwest OF the Missouri, and
are IN trouble, for they know no, what to
d..
Eleven winters ngo rh-7 were told, ne
said, thai If they had but one wig~ssn on
their present lands, rhev would see there all
That had becu promised them; but they had
not seen it all. rnd,rherefore had come all The
way 10 Washington 10 inquire Of their great
father concerning il; that there was a cloud
before their eyes, which thsyl hoped no
would take away. Yoa are from the West,
said he ts tho President. and know what youv
red children want. We look TO ysr for JUS
tice.
The President replied tbat the Gover,tosa al
would act in good faith toward them; Tint
the bargains with them had bsea Voluntarily
made on their part. and should DO scrupn-
lously fulhlled by the Government; and isu
the Secretary of War sosld SEQ thai they
were heard and treated property.
The President further said thai ~ wood
see them and shake hsnss with them again
when they got rhsir business adjusted.
The Indians then took leave by shaking
hands with tho President, tho Secretary II
War, the Commissioner Of Indian Affair.",
Mr.. Crawford. (ex-Commis,ioner,l and 9th
er gentlemen present. The interview mac
In'eres ing. and the manner ofths President
TO the lndans Find and concdiatory.
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A SPIRITUAL SISTER-HER EN-
COUNTER WITH A DOUBTFUL
SMITH.
BY 6OLtTAiRE.
From the ST. Louis Revsillc.

There goes Smith, the Attorney said {
man 10 his friend, as tall figure, slightly
stopped, hurried by them.
Il beg your pardon answered the friend
that is the Rev. Mr.. Smith, a preacher-l
have heard him in Tennessee
swell, that's curious replied the first, sfel
I'D swear ] have heard him plead at the bar.
Good morning, SOL, how are you 2 sa-
lutcs another, as be hurries by a group of cit
liens.
What did you call him p inquired one oil
the party.
sWhy, SOL Smith, was the answer-sold
Sol, the manager of the theatre, to-be-ssre
who did you suppose i was2 thought you
knew hini-every body knows old .Solr
Well that is funny answered the second
for III swear he ofEciated as physician on
board our boat
That may be funny remarked third,
but it's more so 10 see him play Poker or
& Break Bank.'
Well, who the ID is hep
This question was asked SO frequently on
board ola boat, recently, that those who Didn't
know became quite feverish, and these who
did kept dark 20 watch for a Joke, Sol had
purchased q nei0 hat-venerably broad in
brim, OF sanity and unostentatisua height in
crown. and il was easy 10 see that this new
beaver WAS brewing him trouble. We feel
almost inclined here to 60 into disquisilion
upon hats, and the evils they have entailed,
for WHO has not suffered, and been thrust out
OF the pale of good living, or cut in the street,
or taken for loafer, and asked by some dan
dy 10 hold his horse, or by some matron 10
carry home her market basket, and all be-
cause of a shocking bad hat" An sold
hat" is, in fact dangerous-so is a new one
off particular shnpe-so was Soils broad
brimmer.
On board the steamer was a Mormon sis
ter, on her way from down east TO the holy
city Of Nauvoo, and many were her anxious
if any brother of the church was on
board7 None were able 10 inform her. Al
length the Captain, at table, inquired: "ShalI
I help you 10 little of this roast beef, MIR.
Smith p
"Thank you, small piece" was the re-
ply.
@Smith," said the sister, "ISsith, that's a
jest as shure as a,nnn'. I'll get n
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A New LowELL--We were informed.
whlle al the Forth, that so well satisfied are
me northern capitalists, that no material mod
lilcaiion OF the present odious tariff will be
effected, they are about 10 embark far more
extensively than ever in manufacturing cor
porations. They have purchased large
number OF farms, comprising large area.
about nine miles from Lowell, upon which
they intend TO erect another city of degrading
White Serviiude, 10 out-vie The present CITY
ofcalico corporations. When will men learn
wisdom from past experimentation. U. S.
Jour.
This alarming fact should secure immedi-
ale action in favor oil free trade. The pros
perlty oil the country should be immediately
checked. Ii is insulting 10 the south thai
northern Capitalists are getting rich while
southern shareholders are growing poor
As a merciful Providence does not seem dis
posed TO spread blight over the north. a
locoloco Legislature should interlerel An
other Lowell! Horrible reheclion.--Roch-
ester Dem.
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The Institute has awarded the.ifollowins,
100
WEATHER. CROPS. &c

With but few exceptions, the produce o
the season has been equal 10 an average, an,
we congratulate our farmers on fair demand
and good prices for the fruits of ihcr labor
We are pleased with the result of various OK
periments which have been made. with gen.
eraf good SUCCESS IN introducing info various
parts Of the Union, tie culture orpllnis and
vegetables, which hitherto have been consid-
cred unsuited bo;h 10 our soil and climate
~ Y. Far. E Mechanic.
The tobacco crop in Connecticut. in IS lG.
was not less than 471.657 los. Fast Wind
sor alone raised 244666 lbs. The Spring
field Republican says, tina: almost every
house between Springfield and Windsor la
a tobacco field near IT'D.
Ner York, Oct. 29-Potatoes arc very
scarce and dear, and prospects Of still higher
prices. Seventy five dollars per 100 buSI
els, was yesterday refused. Small ialcrio.
potatoes, are SOLD in market at IS cts. n hush
Ell. Apples are plenty and in good demand
at 5 80 TO 81 per barrcl.-lb.
Several silk raisers from the North and
East, have gone 10 Virginia, where they an
ticipate doing well There are eight silk
factories in the town ofMansfield. CT, and all
the works continue 10 increase.-Ib.
The egg trade of Cincinnati is not shor: OF
100000 per annum. We learn that not a
few farmers in Ohio, pay all their family ex-
penses from the proceeds of the sale of IEis
one article alone.-B.
The King of the Belgians has issued an
ordinance appointing a commissioner 10 ex-
anime and report upon all the communion
lions and documents received by the govern
ment on the subject of the disease in the po-
tato,-B.
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JoSEs' LAsT.-Jones says that the other
day he was iu a steamboat above ST. Louis,
aud there was Il raw Hoosier on board. At
night. when the folks went TO he'd, Mr.. Hoos-
Ter lay down in his birth with his boots on.
TIL. steward seeing this, walks up and po-
Iiiely says.
Sir, YOU have lain down with your boots
on
Mr.. IIooser calmly raises his head, and,
looking down al the boots, iuuocentIy re-
plies,
1T won't hurt 'em; they are not the best
part
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AGRICULTURAL PnEJUDIcEs.-Att the an
nual meeting Of the Portland Agricultural
Society, last month, Lord Stanley, who pre-
sided on the occasion. in advocating The in
PRODUCTION of iron plows to supersede the
numbering wood pIows now in common use'
illustrated the prejudices cherished by some
farmers by an asecdote. lie said a gentle
man in the midland counties, who presented
one of hi. farmers witha couple Of iron
ploughs, and having leftibe country for two
years, returned, and was surprised TO find
not only that the number of iron ploushs was
not Increased but that no use was made OF
those he had given to the tenant. Tho ans
wer he received On inquiring int the cause Of
this was-'Wby, you-you see we have no.
tiou ia this coustry. that iros ple,rs breeds
raasr