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ANOTHER STEAMBOAT ExPLosoN-The steam
boat Medora left here on Wednesday evening
Thursday, she burst both her boilers instantly killing
Charles Martin, fireman the boat and scaldiDg
severely fifteen or sixteen people, most OF whom
passengers Several were slightly scaled among whom
was the clerk the boat Among those severely scaded
were Major Blocker, of North Mississipp; Or. John
EvEns snd Mr. Finn OF Nlissssippi DR. fienroy, Mr..
hatcher brought down the wreck of the Medora with
the dead and wounded on boardNew Orleans Picayune,
IL
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PoIlficOl IutslIlueurc.

The election went off quietly yesterday, md resulted
in the choice Of the democratic candidate for the State
Senate also OF the candidate of tn. party for
representative in the third district In the fifth repre-
sentative district there appears TO be ten. o. Pic.
| Esb IA
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Enos Psarly, - years Of age, cut his throat at Do
Ruytsr Onondsga county, on the slst ult He was
aborng under temporary o. Of insanity caused by the
embarrassment IN hls psoHpisry saAira
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IMPORTANT Mail ARRANGEMENT We have a

IMPORTANT MAIL ARRANGEMENT.-We have su-
thentIc information from Washing says the Columbus
(Ga Times Of the 9th inst that consequence OF the
important railroad recently maao at Macon,
the Posms,ter General will proposals fer carry
ing the great mail direct from Columbus TO Blskely,
Alabama town at the head Of Mobile Bay, and ~
miles from the city OF that name THIS route TO Mobile
is 10 miles than by the way Of Mont
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CITY Intelligence

Tue s,opN-THE Yesterday we Lad
lathe, heavy %S. spow in some part. Of the street
was about four inches desp aAe we @ wa.
much ran tss,r s.sh,so.s by six
arsss and there several private ssishs about
clO.k in molten s ~. S. VS.: sans to
Tho ar and the Oldest iDhsbitaAt" about O'Clock,
1ne predicted that we were soo.s 10 "oe I've. cur ~
4" fsrswsA The weather, hswsvsr, has been so hckis
Yesterday few months, that we should hesitate
before placing h
cradle parsonage -, .,....,.a to do d.u.rs was
put out yesterday mon, i. ysrv s,rsls,s nan
IRE was discovered in =
fir. also broke out at H. Sra x.st.rsav morn;nr
Roosevelt street. in grocery "scsvinr some iAing
It was put out after the prsm"ssA
damage. ,I;brsrv As.coi.
succox TO InELArD.-Ths Mercantile They hoId
ton moving for the relief Of Ireland to make ar
meeting in their lecture this evening. nubic
range ments for energetic movement Inc.
invited to attend ,, rmen
hold forth in regular meeting this evening, at ~.
O'Clock.
TEMPERANCE CoyTcrL-This society celebrate tho
birth day of Washington to-day at the Tabernacle
tween tho hours OF TO- A NJ, and r. NJ We learn that
Charles Whitney, Esq tho Eecuten't WA deliver an
eulogy on Washngtonaat IL NJ. Other speaAersw'u oe
there during the day.
wAsHrsoroN MONUMENT CxLxBnATIoN.-We ars f g.,
quested to state that there will be no Posponemen. VI
the festival at Castle Garden tonight whatever niy De-
the state of the weather
MODEL NRw YoRK.-It will BIO seen by the adver-
tsment that this great work of Mr. Bedsn is to be re.
opened for exhibition in this city. We have sften
commended it, that scarcely know in wha terms to
recall the attention Of readers To advise every
person. stranger and citizen, to visit it without delay,
would be to repeat often reiterated counsel Ne citizen
Of metropolis will surely DO himself and hi. family
the injustice to suffer to depart from midst unnsPee
ted work which represents not only his residence and
place of business but the very materials OF which
they composed, and tho peculisies IN their con-
struconhe very tree that shades his window and tao
lamp that iumines his doorway Especially will man
of commercial pursuits fail to be satisfied Of the truth
fulness Of work which is to convey throughout the
world impression of the commerce and resources Of
New York favorable Tor unfayorable according to its
degree Of accuracy. And ths artis-if indeed there
one who has not THE who delights to contemplate
the sublime and beaunul-w he fail to visit and sftsn
to visit work which raises his mind TO feelings OF gran
deur and submily and him 10 stand amassd at
the extent of human genius
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Lease and Fixtures OF the Clothing Store the Of
Charles aud baltimore streets, the city OF
be offered for sic the pr,mises the 18th
instant w be sold al pfvat sale previous thai time
The About feet trout and between 50 and % ffot
deep l- fit cd in the best sable and It has
the largest cash custsm IN that city.
Apply ths st.rc 20 Richard Il. Shephsrd No. e5
Chestnut street. Philadelphia. ii
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The imports during the same period Omount to 1881
bales. " w.
snuary Sl-since eur last report considerable falling
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Notlee.-Genin, lIattsr, ala Broad why. op-
noste IT Psal's, offer hs SpriBg STYLE.
sopsssg in beauty style yet ofnsd by him. win
ea,ire new style Filming rag
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b. ZlEBEB CO, Ledger Building, Third street, be,
low Chssnut Those wishing 20 have the Herald iti,eJ
regularly st their orcs and dwellings, w please leave t1r
asneh above TcTms rs cents per Isoath ascs ecyle'
ios ssls daily, Price eslts. ~ JAW
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THE DAY.-One hundred and seventeen yea 70
ago ty-day GEORGE WASHINGTON, the Father OF
America, was born.
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NEW YORK HERALD.
Malls for Europe,

New York, Monday. February ~, 1s45.
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Trade In the Manuraotn,,nu nl.tr,eta.

I'I"EI Times, Feb. z
sAsohts1rk-Ihere has been an exceedingly irreeu.
lar aud unsatisfactory market the demand bot Tor goods
and yarn being very limited and parties compelisd 10
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The FoRRIeN MAILS, &c.-The Cambria having
arrived at Boston, at o'clock on Saturday after
noon, her mails could not leave Boston on that
day.
1t was supposed that the Government started
an express over Long Island with them, but the
storm of yesterday was probably too severe Tor it
to get through. The only boat that came from
the East yesterday, was-the Stonington steamer,
with Harnden's express. She arrived in good
time The Norwich boat is still due.
The Cambras mails may reach here this
morning We hope so, Tor without their letters
the merchants will be call abroad"
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Doctor Amasi's italian vegetable Pansc...
Preservattue of Health

lERTAlN CURE for dysenterv. diarrl,os. ,.u;,. . !,
samuel casi y panscea prepared BY Messs
socee asi II. @ Of the above prevalent M
aa and bilious attacks fevers cholera morbus dvs,
con, ipm,. es OF the liver chronic Diseases summer
plants, &c. 'i'' ieinae COM
ne ingredients composing the above preparation hav.
oeen made known to. and fully examined By disinruis
ea who has given his unqualified approba,ion
suffering under mercura disease may fully de-
families who have used IL testify to its mild and safe opera
uon 1t Is therefore confidently recommended r, al NM
may be afflicted with of the complains above named
The propretors do not think necessary to pub sb bern
any one OF the numerous certificates which thew nosssss
recommendatory OF the panacea as the pamnhe "Ii
ample Information 'e'' W fenoer
The panacea can be had, Wholesale and retail OF The ~
Peior on ,h street. Pennsylvania avenue aso NJ
avenue. - ' '''oo' ana new York
mcCiery q Clements of 18th st. and Penn avanuo
M DemlSney, cor Of A st. and Penn. avenue
d. Carke, cor llth st. and MARYLAND avenue fJsIord
o otners In the city, and also OF the dr,,yists
In Georgetown and Alexandria f''''S 'p" o'"ss''''
Sept. 10-3tawlm Sn"o"i w.
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Look for g.. ~: E'hslips's Cash Store.

FRESH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES land VESTINGS,
(WHICH win have made to ORDER and in all cases war
pieces Bonjean's black cloth
do Bylley's do
do Simons do
10 do low-priced English black, blue, and fancy
coors.
These goods are much superior to anything have ever
had in store.
20 pieces plain, ribbed, and doe-sln cassimeres OF
Bonean's, Byillcy's, and Simoni's make,
which cannot be exceled in this or any
other market
Is do style French plaid cassmeres, some
thing entirely new
20 do fancy cassmeres, some fine and others low
priced
10 do rich black satin for vesng
do belmont black silk satin for vesting
% do coored silk satin for vcsng
As have made arrangements with of the best
make for this season. purchasers may depend
their clothes being made in the best manner.
Also, have this day received
Gentemens silk handkerchiefs, nencambric do.
Gum suspenders, lambswool and merino shirts and
drawers ...a
Silk and lawn cravats, kid, silk, and buck gloves
Cotton and silk umbrellas
And fact every article used for gentlemen, of whom
only ask call.
Sep. s--dAf G. w. PHILLIPS.
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NEW MUsIC.-Just received the following pieces OF
IN new music the old established store the first
18th street, which viii be sold at reduced prices.
Persons desiring music be bound purchase il
above four page, which is saving Of tirtyfve
cenfs on the dollar. VIM FISCHER.
have loved, but the dream is
Oh, give a home it in foreign land.
When ohel friends have left thee.
may thee by I. Crosby, esq
The Belle of the Atlantic.
What must a fairy's dream be.
There's something my lip. love.
The night, oh, the night for me-
Louisiana Belle by Murphey.
Farewell to Glasgow, quick step
The Camp of Glory, the Buem Vista March of Vic
tory; by Peters.
March from Lucia Lammermoor.
Homage Philadelphia by Grobe.
The Castinet Waltz; by Peters
L'Auemisie Valse /; by A. M Brown
Rose Anterior, for the guitar words by Jereys, music
by Mcignen.
Sept A-d2w
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The Last Ofrsr Of a Valuable stock Farm.

THE subscriber having twice heretofore offered for sale
Stances however) without eecting sale,
ing many buyers, offers it for the last time. And, as
to be considered extravaganza or to be
disregarded altogether he hereby gives public
that the representations about to be made shall be strictly
the properly for their own satisfaction.
This place. them is situated the south fork OF Rock
fish river, in Nelson county State Virginia, three
Richmond, on the james River Cana) to which point,
of Whereby an easy and cheap trans
poration will be insured to excellent market The
tract contains about $50 of which go are superior
low grounds with much meadow land large portion OF it
being situated and supplied with water that It might be
readily and thoroughly irrigated About 600 acres OF the
highland of excellent quality, and lies favoraby for cult
vaon, half of being alre ady cleared and substantially
enclosed and, where not in being well set in clover
timothy orchard and herds grass, all OF which grow
on eSepy Pafh OF se having m ample
supply Of oak hickory and poplar Tor ae and other pu
which furnish the most durable material for fencing, It's
also unusually well watered there being upon it numerous
me @ Whist e to-
bacco great perecon it is admirably well suited to the
meadow land great general producveness the various
grains and grasses well its abundant supply OF pure
farms the State whether for CATTLE sheep, hogs for
besides the advantages presented by the cultivated lands
sheep and mast for hogs, sufficient to sustain them for
several months in tho year.
and handsome brick dwelling, occupying romantic site
and favored with scenery peculiarly varied and beautiful
ana adjacent grounds thckly set with Orer
trees and trees and shrubbey and at prope
distance orchards of choice fruit which rarely if ever
found well-mproved place, and of and sub
santal character The situation is as healthy any in
Virginia, and to the neighborng society belong morality
intelligence, wealth, and refinement
If sale be not effected before Wednesday, the 10Th day
of September next, the property will be offered that
time, the first fair day thereafter, the premises,
the highest bidder Immediate possession will be given
for seeding; and, upwards of $50 of the land
in and tobacco, that quantity will be ready for
seeding this fall without the labor of preparation.
Tlnrax he rcc hnS
NC. on the place which may be had reasonable
One-iourth Of the purchase money will be required in
hand and the balance in three equal annual nsalmens;
the purchaser giving bonds with approved security for the
deferred payments
The subscriber, who will generally be at home, Mr.
G. L. Estes of Nelson house. will Mt any time show
the lands any wishing them; and as he the
subscriber, is anxious sell and the SOUTH
he prepared propose which must be considered
liberal
perfect title will be conveyed.
Address JOS. f. MONTGOMERY,
Aug 30--ts Mount Horel, Nelson county, Va.
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be whether the bidder /. compe,enl and responsible


or not.
a. o schedule Of the articles with samples seen
lng,on exhibiting the amount ofmoney be expended for
eeae or Da. tn, , reserves The tight TO
or, substitute others in lien thereof require similar
purposes in the administration Of the affair Of the depart
ass % VI amount in applied to pur-
SavW WIN 6e wanted on the seaboard and the residue in
n hlns 3, 1ssing equal aid win be pcIea
it will be necessary @h naa a ao OF foreign h
for that the sample of should accompany the bid to en-
with the samples 10 be exhibited. 500 t' ''''
Ths ps M ss. 2 SSpPya The articles wiz make
pos - oa and cents AZ Which cSI 81 Or ' e1e w IN
furnish them, deliverable in New York and 81. Louis, res
Stunning the quantity of each article as specified In this ad-
yesment and extending the cost making aggregate
at New York or s.. Louis BY an agent Of hs Un
I'd T BE % By e. I'm
with the samples exhibited when the contrae.
which shall clause tina. ii the articles are not
furnished within the time prescribed If they of in
and within days as Of suo n.acsnsy
the party shall not furnish Others in lieu thereof the
chase them of Others and charge any price
they be compelled pay therefor The contractor
Bonds viii be required in the smoant Of the bids with
performance Of the contracts Payment win DO made AFTER
the contract is compeed and the delivery Of the goods
New York and st Louis respectively agent the
parnnenf, upon duplicate invoice certified by him.
communications to be Marked Proposals for Indian
goods" ~ iI 7IT77
The bids will be submitted with the following heading
and none will be considered that made the form
and terms here prescribed,
81 Tor WEI propose furnish for the service the
dian Department. the following goods, the prices affixed
to them respectively viz
| (Here insert the list of goods.)
deliverable in the city of New York, ST. Louis on
or before the -- day of - next and in case of tho
acceptance of his proposal the quantity being prescribed
co,dng to this agreement and give satisfactory security
the department. within days after the acceptance of this
and in case Of failure 70 enter into such contract and
give such security Tor we) will pay the United States
the differences between the sums hidden by me Cor us>
and the sum which the United States may be obliged
pay for the same articles" e8
Each and every bid must also be accompanied with a
guarantee in the following form, to be signed by
more responsible persons whose sucency be ceri-
fed by who is known the department. either
personally or by his official position,
II Tor we) hereby guaranty that -, the above bid
der will comply with the terms of the advertisement
Proposals for Indian goods dated September ls, lS, Il
the contract should be awarded him, and bond
Tor the execution of the within the time pesc he'd
| LsEAL-l
tsKALJ
| w. MEDILL,
| Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Sept. l8-3tawtlst Nov
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Circular
TO officers Of the United States army commanding at pnr
can Ports ~ ne posessio~ of the United forces
WHENEVER duties imposed as military Contribution,
w On goods imported at ports and places in Mexico in
our military occupation shall remain unpaid during the
period limited by the regulations of March 81 1871 Cas
modified by the order of June H. 1917 and it shall appear
TO satisfaction that the said goods could not N, i;s
posed of public auction their prime cost as shown Nv
the invoice, authorized suspend such se wiz
the of the parties interested, until orr 4. v,,.i
circumstances occur provided you have reason 10 beeye
that after reasonable delay the goods NAV be sd c5
prime cost W. L. MARCY
W. r,-... :. -. Secretary Of War.
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Charles De. selding,

No H. Todds buildings, Pennsylvania Avenue Washington
A GENT for claims, notary public and commissioner OF
IA deeds, for the States OF Maine New Hampshire Yer
mont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut New
York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida Alabama
Louisiana, Texas Arkansas Missouri, Iowa. Kentucky
tennessee, Ohio Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan
Sept23
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NTARsHAL's sALE.-In virtue of wrts of feri ia
cas issued from the clerks office Of the circuit court
of the District of Columbia for the county of Washngon
and directed, shall expose public sale for cash
IN Tuesday the 18th day of October next at the front of the
courthouse door of said county the hour OF IL o'clock
the following property, viz, Lots Nos. and lorginaD in
square No ss in the city Of Washington seized and levied
upon the property of VIM BUST and sold y jn-
dcias No. 10 March term 845, and No. 81 judcias
October 1886 of said court in favor of Robert BUST
against said VIM. Buist.
ALEXANDER HUNTER,
Sept 22--dts Marshal of the Dist. of Columbia.
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CIRCULAR

10 officers Of the United States army commandinx at
forces. ~ w O'~ '"'s'
WE resident has directed modification of the dutv
levied on books imported into Mexican ports the pos
session Of the forces OF the United States The duty here
aeI WIN be twenty per cent ad valoem upon books Of all
KINDS m lieu OF the duty The modified duty will
their agents, after the receipt of this order. v
w. L. MARCY,
W., I'LL, ., ,or Secretary Of War.
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HARTVVELLis WASHINGTON HOUSE,

Chesnut above sepsh, door to the Masonic Hail.
Philadelphia
INHlS Hotel has been greatly enlarged and reurnished,
Il and the proprietor mas spared means to insure
to his visters every comfort and convenience. The
dining SAIGON Tor gentlemen well the private ori-
nary for ladies, large and convenient The parors and
chambers are capacous and fitted up the modern
STYLE Ins house being in central position, the propre-
tor solcits continuance OF public favor pcdging himself
that effort ON his part shall be spared them
every luxury the city affords
N. b. bath house is attached the hotel where warm
and cold baths canbe had at any hour
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Coal Depot,

Coal Depot,
Lenor's Whart, near the Long Bridge,
TIME subscriber would respectfully inform his patrons
and the public that he is receiving daily the above
article of its various kinds and qualities, (Which will make
Butler, Red ASH Pine Kno Broad Mountain, Clover Hill
suitable for cooking ranges radiators CRATES, urnates &c
have had, considerable expense, my yard planked,
and erected commodious shed for the preservation
of the coal from the dust and weather; and would
those persons who may their stock of me i'm the fall
that in case the quantity purchased should be found
sufficient the season. Gas is the frequently
only small advance will be made the price to supply
the deficiency. 80
would request the citizens generally to call before ma
king their purchases resolved to dispose OF the
article at reasonable rates
N. b. Each load accompanied by the certificate of u
sworn weigher.
Orders will be received the Butler Coal Office !" Mr..
8. E. Massoleui's Drug Store, Pennsylvania avenue,
opposite Colenans Hotel they may be left with Mr..
John f. Caan Drug Store, OF 7h and streets,
either of whom will receipt for y through the Post Of
flee the yard, 13t street, the Long Bridge.
JOHN PETTIBONE.
Sept 6-2aw6w
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(AHPET WAREHOUsE.-Our stock OF Competing of
all kinds will be open for sale this Monday morning
and we would respectfully invite all in of carpetings
OF any grade to call We have carpeungs from l2h
cents up. We shall have opened
perial
10 sets tapestry Brussels
90 pieces best quality do
80 do good Brussels, at 81 Is per yard
oo DO ingram, superfne, fine &c.
8 sets twilled Venetian
u sets plain do
600 rngs, at any price, from So up
pieces "a printed booking
do ia do
with many other desirable goods in the carpet way.
All goods sold by warranted stated and will be sold
Sept D-3tif ID CLACETT & co
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MARSEILLEs LINE OF PACKETS,
Telcltif.G at Gibraltar 70 kasad u1seeaxeze.

wv &NGk ER
MARSEnLEs LINE OF PACKETS,
Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers.
THE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
i from New York the lst and from Marseilles on
the 10th of each month, foows
NEW YORK.
Ship Prince de Jonvile. (new) Capt w. W. Laurence,
Oct. i, 1876.
Ship Arcole, (new,) Captain w. r. Hoodless, Nov. L.,
IS46.
Ship CASTOR, Capt James Anthony Dec ], 1s46.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson, JAM l,
lSH.
Ship 1900, -, Feb. L. ls47.
FROM
Ship Prince de Joinville, (new,) Capt w. W. laurence
Dec. 10, 1916.
Ship Arcole (new Capt w. R. Hoodless, Jan. TO- lS47
Ship Castor, Capt James Anthony Feb 10, l847.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt james Watson, March 10,
l847.
Ship -, April 10, 1877.
These vessels all the first class and commanded by
of experience Their accommodations for passengers
are unsurpassed comfort and Goods
the agents will be forwarded free of all other expenses
than those actually paid.
CHAMBERLAIN 81 PHELPS,
lob Front street;
BOYD IL HINCKEN, agents,
Nos, Tontine buildings, corner Of Wall and Water
Streets New York.
SAINT
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NhPETINGs-The subscribers would call special at
~ enton to their superior assornen mt of carpengs Tbei,
Stock very complete, comprising all the usual styles Per
sons rom me bordering counties OF Maryland and Virginia
as Wen as Baltimore, will find their advantage 10 ex
Sept A--3uf Il ri Ars tSrr g. 20
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INCEST OF the Maryland Reports--Comprsing Har
~ ris and McHeny, vols Harris and Johnson, vols
Harris and Gill; vols. Gill and Johnson, II vols BANDS
Chancery Reports, vols.-By William Henry Norris Geo
William Brown, and Frederick William Bruno, jr, of the
Baltimore bar. Complete i'm volume, large octave
Price $40 Just issued from the press and this day
ceived. +. TAYLOR .
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d. PAINE 4 co.

CONTRACTORS AND MANAGERS OF LOTTERIES.
vNE present the following magnificent scheme to the
w public, and invite their particular attention to it. 1t
the very best lottery before offered considering the
price of tickets which only $40, 500 900 capital prize
and the lowest three-number ticket draw is VI 600
SUSQUEHANNA CANAL LOTTERY. Class No. 4s,
To be drawn in the city of Baltimore, Oct a. 1877 under
the superinendence OF State lottery commissioners