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w E IL A r S
PATENT JAPAN
LIQUID AND FAST
BIZ OK IN G..

The undersigned begs lsaseto call the attention.
those Jesirous Of usiog good article ia Backing
10 the sboyepanied. The Manufacturer, knowing
the excellent properties Of his Backing sent sam
pies To various persons (such a. Boot Makers, &c
also TO several Of thu Newspapers. The extracts
underneath are from some Of the papers, they speak
for themselves; also several persons who tried II have
called and said thatthc Japan Liquid Biaehi'g
was superior to any thing they bad ever used.
EXTRACTS FROM NEWSPAPERS.
Wellns Patent Japan BLacking is the name Of
an excellent article; we have seen Il usei, snd eaD
highly recommend i'm. American, April 10.
WeAars Bircking is one Of the most superb and
satisfactory articles Of the day. II impars brlIanco
and polish beyond description. We have tried ~
10 anI do like wise.'-Sp;rit Of the Times. April
IL .r @ ~. IA X
By reference to another column, an advertisement
will be found for excellent article Of Blscking in
LIQUID form for Boots, &c. Il has been highly
recommended by many who have tried il. II not
only gives with very little trouble, beautiful jet
poiish but Tetais it much Longer than any ether II
sold by the Agent Of the Manufsc at No. so,
Chestnut street. Buy bottle, one trial will prove
the fact-Phi. Ledger, April rs.
Weiidr's Hacking Is one OF the most shining arti-
clcs in the msrkot.-spirit ofthe Times, Apri2.
Patent Biacking,-Mr. J. Wellar. No. SO, Ches-
nut st., has prepared Patent Liquid Backing,
which produces beautiful jet Polish, and does not
injure the leather. Those who would have polish
ed understanding should read the advertisement in
another column.-U. b. Gazette, May !.
Weilar's Patent Japan Hacking is about the
best article Of the kind we have seen. The polish
which rimparts to the Understandings Of man is
brill ant and lasting: we have tried ii and il boots
US to say all this in It's behaf-Evening Bulletin,
June Hh. Kan
The Manufacturer can produce numerous testi-
monials similar to the above from private individuals
and from other papers, but the above extracts ats
sufficient to convince any person that the manufnc-
turer has not exaggerated; bat that upon fair trial
the Backing will be found as represented, t1cehe7I
In every respect
J. WELLAR, Manufacture, No. SO, Chestnut
street. Philadelphia
CHARLES STOTT, corner Penn. Avenue and
9TH street, Agent for Washington, d. G.
july l8--d
BOOKS il sEss ys' rytS ~ az by
jy 3l--tf Corner of lth st. aud Penn. av
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J. STOUVENEL S, CO.,
No. 80 Gold street and No. 3 JOHN street
near Broad,cdy,


near Broadway,
New York,
MANUFACTURER WHOLESALE and
N RETAIL DEALERS in
CHINA. GLASS, md LAMPS,
for oil and lard.
Gas Fixtures of every description, Solar and
Gas Lamps, Chandeliers, Brackets, Girandoles,
Candcabras, SC.
Private houses, churches, and hotels, fitted up
with Gas, at great reduction in price, and all
articles warranted.
A complete assortment Of the richest cut press.
ed, and plain Glass constantly on hand
All the above articles made to order, and all
kinds Of Glassware matched to'any pattern,
Lamps altered and repaired.
Goods loaned TO parties.
Oil ut wholesale and retail
New style of Hall Lamps and Lanterns.
may l3---f
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TRIUMpHANT SUCCESS.


NONSUMPTIVES, remember that II IL Thorn.
l sons Compound Syrup of Tar and
Wood Naphtha, which is daily etfecting such
remarkable cures in pulmonary consumption,
asthma bronchitis, splitting blood, pain IN the SIDE
and breast, sore throat hoarseness, paip'tatlon oil
the heart, whooplug cough, Group, nervous ire
'mors, hives, liver complaint diseased Kidney
&c. r
Therefore beware of all spurious mixtures OF
Tar or Naphtha and purchase Of the advertised
agents only.
ANOTHER WONDERFUL CURE!
PHILADELPHIA, April 9, 1916.
Last August a year, caught violent cold, III
consequence of getting wet in shower OIL ram.
A circumstance so common gave me no immediate
concern, supposing that should soon Set ria Oh IT,
On the contrary, however, daily grew worse; a
violent cough set in, then pain in my breast and
between my shoulders. now suffered great OPP
preston from the great secretion OF puruient mat
ter in my lungs. became greatly alarmed ana
my friends considered my situation extremely
critical, the more SO as loss Of appetite, hectic
fever, and night swcats rendered me as weak as
child, and al night the sweat literally poured OIL
me This was my condition when commenced
using Thomson's Compound Syrup of Tar and
Wood Naphtha" procured one bottle, and ex-
perienced so much benefit that resolved to col-
tinue it. 1t is six months since ceased using
The medicine, aud the cure remains perfect.
firmly believe this medicine is far superior to
every other remedy for Consumption of the Lungs.
j. ]. CHAMBERLAIN, No. 8, Carberry street
Affirmed and subscribed this 9th day of April,
1916, before me.
JOHN SwlFr, Mayor Of Philadelphia
rs This invaluable remedy is prepared only
by Angncy s. Dickinson, Successor OF 5. r.
Thomson) Philadelphia.
Sold also by Charles Stott, Washington, b.
Rush Roberts, corner Baltimore and Hanover
streets, Ba timore; Duval & Purcell, Richmond,
Virginia. Price 50 cents, or six bottles, 80 so.
- Avoid all pretended limitations.
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DA w Els d b RK Il r,
80 John street, Nclc York.
FLOOR OIL CLOTHS.
sPARKMAN L. KELSEY,

sPARKMAN Il KELSEY
No. 2s5 Broadlpay, opposite Sieuart's, N. Ymk.
OFFER AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL A
" very large assortment Of FLooR Or CLOTHS
in every variety Of quality and style. Their new pa
terms surpass any other in the market in richness
of coorng and beauty Of design, ard the origina
drawings have heen secured by Letters Patent, to
prevent other dealers or manufacturers from copy.
ing the same The following comprises our prcsen
style Of patterns:
Orientals Grecian cross
Tapestry scrolls, Antique marble ..,..
Gothic paveInents Gothic octagon do
Marble tile Arabesque DO
Egyptian marble Mosaic do
Italian do Persian patterns
Dove and white do Bouquet do
New Trinity pattern Tresselatcd do ..|
Rich gothic do Queen of the May,
Vine do Drab and chntz scroll
Ruby and chintz do &c. &c. &c.
N, B.-2000 yards Oh STock, with borders, very
heavy goods, SUPERIOR but old patterns, selling at
low rates. ...r..
C.aRPE1LNGS.s .....
A choice assortment Of Tapestry Brussels, Three
Fly and Ingram r." ...
-. CARPETINGS, s., ...... ...
of entirely now patterns selected expressly for city
retail trade. ...
May Ii If w., ....
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Polk's admission Of hauing granted the pass

Polk's admission Of hauing granted the pass.
"Wnen orders were issued 10 the Comman-
der of our Nava! forces in the Gulf, on the 18th
day Of May last, only two days after the. exis-
tence of the war had been recognized by Con
gress, to place the coast Of Mexico under
blockade he ,cas directed not 10 obstruct The pas
suge of Santa Anna 10 .Nerico should he return
Poles .4,utal JMesyaSeto Congress, Dec. 7, 'lU.
1t remains 10 be seen whether his return may
not We, prove favorable to a pacific adjustment
of existing diilicullies--Ibtd.
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%. w. TRYON g. CO,
ia l. OR S

4 , .
237 B,oad,Uay, corner Park Place, up stairs,
Are receiving he newest styles Of goods and fash
ions by every steamer 'a.
iuly 24-n .. l'......= 80.
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fine old Goddard; do Oard
ID Dupuy & Co; do Hcnnessey; do Champain

DO Sazerack; do J. ]. Dupuy.
WINES-Fine cd Howard. March Il Co. Ma.
deira, do Constitution do, do Reserve do, do Brah
man do, do Blackburn do, do London Particular do,
do Wandercr do, do Clay do, do Harmony do do
Mon,eiro do, do Bud do, do Rapid do, do Campo.
metro do, do Amontllado Pale Sherry, do Smith,
Woodhouse & Co.'s. Pale and Brown Sherry, do
Lobo,!o do, do London Dock Port, do T. J. Smith,
Harmony do, Champagne, favoritc brands.
A large assortment Of Bordeaux, Glare, and other
Frencb Wines, Hook WINS, Tokay, Constanlia,
Johannes crger, &c, &c.
Hermitage, Red and White Burgundy, in boxes,
each dozen.
For sale by ROBERT Oracle, g.
july "a II 10 Broad street, NY
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A NJ. HOTFAR, DENTIST, a street, five
N /. doors above Pcnn, avcnva, east side.
Teeth inserted on gold plato better style
thandone in the city, and cheap accordingly.
iuneli &C
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| N. Y. ADVERTISEMENTS
INSURANCE COMPANY
ON mn

INSURANCE, COMPANY
THE
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
AT PHILADELPHIA
CHARTERED IN 1882 -
Paid up Capital, 200 ,ooO-surplus, $4,000.
Insures MERCHANDISE, Buildings, Machinery, Manu-.
factories, ETC., in this city and vicinity,
at the current rites D..
DIRECTORS -... ...r. D.. r
john NJ. Scott, john b. Budd,
Robert NJ. Lewis, John Stewart
Charles Manchester, Geo. rrott Jr.
~ Lewis Paleske, Gustavus Calhoun,
William S. Smith, James Devereaux,
William r. White Charles S. Wurtz,
....+ SIMEON TOBY, President,
WILLIAM HAMPER, Secretary.
Apply TO b. 8, WHITNEY,
tx rs If ~ Wall street, N Y
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NEW CARVING
GLIDING ESTABLISHMENT IA

GLIDING ESTABLISHMENT. r
NTILLIAM SPEARING, having commenced
w business in the above limo, Immediately in
front Of Colemans Hotel, respectfully informs the
citizens Of Washington and its vicinity, that he
fractures Looking Glass and Picture Frames, Plain
AMI Ornamental Cornices, as well as every other
kind Of work in his line Of business. William Spear
ing's charges for oil worr,lone al his establishment
will be quite reasonable ho respectfully solici.s
share Of the public patronage.
n. ID. Old Fl .mos regih. H may l4u
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GENTINELLA BLANKETING.

= n AND GO Inch G,ntinella Dlahketing, Of a
- II superior quality--ior sale loo by
TOOKER, MEADE a. Co.,
jy ~ II IS Pine Street, \.
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DIR. WOODS sARSAPARILLA AND
Nv WILD CHERRY BIETERS. -

DIR. WOODS sARSAPARILLAh AND
WILD CHERRY BIETERS.
For The Permanent Removal Of aH such Dis
eases as takc their rise in an Impure Blood,
Impaired Digestion, Morbid state Of "
The Lirer and Stomach, Wcakness
of the Nervous System, andu
disordercd Habit Of
Constitution Cen
~. ISL, crafty. ".' "..
THREEFOLD 'VlRTUE.-By promoting
n circulation, strengthening the system and
facilitating digestion, Dr. Woods Sarsapari'la and
Wild Cherry Bitters will restore the most confirm
cd invalid to health Where either these effects
are necessary TO the restoration, the Bt,eis
will be found 10 possess every quality desired.
They have been used already with the greatest
success, in many obstinate cases ofimpurity Of the
blood, nervous irritation, Dyspepsia, low spirits
S;crofula, paptation of the heart, chronic head
ache and Rheumatism. They are indeed happy
combination Of powerful; yet safe and salutary
vegetable remedies, Of u sterling and unmpeach
able reputation. They have won their popularity
solely by their Intrinsic merits, and that they have
been successful, numerous certificates in the
hands of the proprietor and the greatly increasing
sales fully attest. Those DESTROYS of an agreeable
vel efficient tonic or alternative medicine nee,
seek no further, for in this preparation they will
find all that is desired.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by WYATT & KErcp
AM l2l Fulton Street, N. Y. C1IARLLS STOrT
Washington, and by Druggists generally through.
out the U. $. Price 81. Large bottles,
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"AID AND COM FOR T."
TO THE ENEMY.
PoLK,S PASS TO SANTA ANNA.

POLK'S PASS TO SANTA ANNA.
The Commander OF our Naval forces in the
Gull is hereby directed mol to obStritet the pas
sage of Gen. AHroRiA LopEz DE SANTA ANNA
and suite TO Mexico should he desire 10 return
thithet. JAMES X. POLK.
May Is, 1876.
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PATENT lNSOLUBLE
India Rubber Fabrics!!!

MI H. STEVENS (ate Fish & Coz has
w., for sale great variety Of India Rubber
Goods; such as Cioaks, Goats, Beds, Hapersdcks,
Saddle Bags, Paper File Holders, Door Springs
&c. &C. In fact nearly every article made from
India Rubber on hand. or procured at two or three
days notice. In
Also, full assortment Of BLACK & WHITE
HATS, of the various fabrics now in vogue.
STEVENS, (Late Fish & Coz
Gents Quitting Store, No. Browns Hotel.
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TOOKER, MEAD e. Co,

TOOKER, MEAD a. CO.,
35 Pine street, Ncp York.
'nFFER for sale on favorable terms .&
~ Gentinela Blue Blankets,
do do Blankets,
Fancy end Duffill & Twillcd Blankets,
Dark Blue a, Green Macknuw do, ...
Pilot and Beaver Cloths,
81 and 8.4 Red Paddngs,
3D. and Cd Worsted Strscs,,
Cd Alpaccss and Orleans Cloths,
Earle ton Ginghams,
Super Wove Orcgons, .
British Long Cloths, ~..
Gala Plaids, .". -
Sd Tartan Sbawls s
Drsb Scarlet and assorted Damasks,
ALSO full and complete assortment Of Dun
dee Linens. &c.,. a.. jy 20 If
DA w Els a. BARK Err,
80 John street, .Nctc York;
Hosiery, Cravats, Suspcndc.s,
Shirts, Gloves, Collars, &c.
Under Shirts and Drawers Of every kind, wholesale
'ti+ and retail. q.
FRANcIs II. DAWES, JOHN q. BARKER.
iuly 22.-tf
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PUBLISHED DAILY
By CHARLES W. FiE.N'TO.N
E. CORNER OF SECOND STREET AND PENNSYLVANIA
~. AVENUE, OPPOSITE THE DEPOT. H.
TERMS or ADVERTISING IN
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Fifteen lines or less for one year. renepabte 8
times a week, Sl00-twice week, soo-ohce a
week SCO--once month 50--once in tw months
SI0-once in three months S3O-once IN 6 months
S25-Fifteen lines or less standing, $50 year
ais for six months--sl0 for three months 81 for
two mouths, and "a for one month.
Advertisements Of Is lines or less, for any Pc
Rod less than one month, inserted fol 80 cents The
first, and IS cents cach subsequent insertion.
Standing business cards of three lines sertcd
for 81 month, paper included, or rs cents if paid
in advance. ..a... ~.
Announcements of marriages and deaths, church
notices. notices Of the various Charitable, Educa-
tional, Temperance, &c, Societies, Fire and Mi
litary Companies, &C., inserted without charge
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1000 Ibis. Of Epson Salts
For sale by CHAs.,sToTT,
Drug q Apoth corner 9TH u Pa av.
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WE are receiving from New York our full
w supply Of Groceries, Teas, Wines, Liquors,
&C., which will be sold low for cash, or short Gre
dit to punctual customers, viz: ~.
40 chests G,npowdcr, imperial Young Tyson, and
Black Teas, which will be sold low by the box
so bags Java, Laguyra, altio, s. st Domingo Coffee
IS whole and half barrels Buckwhcat
Is bags Buckwheat -.
20 boxes Colgatc's Starch
IS whole and half bbls. Nos. l, 2 and 3 Mackcrc
S quintals Goldfish ...
Is boxes Scotch Herrings, large size ..
10 dozen Nos and 2 Alicante Mats
IS kegs superior Goshen Butter
30 do do Gladcs do
80 boxes Sperm Calidles
20 nests flour and painted Pals ... Bee.
30 dozen Brooms ..s' f.... ..
do Whsks ..,s.
10 nests Market Baskets .
3 bales Almonds ... ,..H
80 whole and half boxes Raisins
10 boxes Vetmicclli and Macaroni .....''
S cases Canton Ginger ..-
1000 pounds loaf, crushed, and pulrerized Sugars
s barrels Steam Syrup
10 boxes Capers and Olives 49,. -
5 do Ctron and Jelles ...'.
do Mushroom and Walnut Catsup
10 baskets Salad Oil e.E -
500 gallons wner.strained and Lard Oil
10000 Cigars, of our own importation
a SIMMS & SON,
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TUNHE MERCHANTS SHOT TOWER COM
L PANY respectfully inform the trade that they
have removed 10 the Tower. cornerof Front and
Faye,,e streets, Qurnerly known as the PbGnx)
and have on hand q full assortment Of Drop and
Buck Shot, all sizes; Bar and Pig Lead, ETC., etc, to
which they invite the attention Of purchasers They
also offer for sale their premises and Buildings on
Eutaw street, together with an Eight Horse Engine
and Boiler, in good running order. Persons wish.
ing To view the premises vii, call at thc'Tower for
further information. THOMAS J. CLARKE,
Baltimore july ~ If Secretary.
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Welar's Biuckiug is one Of the most superb and
satisfactory articles Of the day. Il mpntss brillsnce
and polish beyond description. We have tried ~.
Go and do like wise.'-Sp:rit Of the Times. April
III r.rs ss ~, III
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EXTRACTS FROM NEWSPAPERS.
Wellay's Patent Japan BLacting is the name OF
an excellent article; have seen Il usei. snd eaD
highly recommend in. American, April 10.
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CCHOOL BOOKS, in great variety, for sale by
- ROBERT FARNHAM.
jy 3l-u Corner Of lth st. aud Penn. av.
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l John W Houston.
MAINLAND.
Police Intelligence

Charge of Buying Stolen Goods.-C Unstable Joseph
ofthe 4th ward arrested Saturday nghta woman called
Margaret Reed, who keeps suspicious crib AZ NO
81 Cross street. together with her barkeeper David
from the fact searching her premises the ocer
found pieces of linen and other articles made up
Of linen Identified by Mr. Samuel Beman, No 100 Mas
street. shirt depot whose store was burgarousy en-
tered in April last by someiFive Point thieves stealing
thererom ready made shirts and linen, valued at near
$780, One Of the shirts found on the person Of
Winn when arrested Justice Drnker held them to bail
to answer.
.arTest on "Tomch. Officers Norris and Bloom Of
the chiefs ONCE arrested yesterday young calling
himself VIM. Moore alias Bouquet, on q charge Of
touching" man by the name Of Holton, on Friday
night last, Of $205 In bank bills, while In badger
crib located at No l3l Cedar street. where he in
duced to enter by "she badger" called Caroline
Smith, who is also arrested and locked up on the
charge. Justice Osborne locked him up for q further
examination.
Arrest on a charge of Highway RoJbery.-Captaip
Horrgan and officer McCorde of the 9th ward arrested
Wilson, on q charge Of having knocked down man In
the city OF Albany few months ago. stealing from
his person gold watch and has since evaded the eye OF
the police until Saturday when the above vigant -
GERS I" nabbed" him in Canal street. Captain Perry
detained the accused to await requsition from the
authorities Of Albany.
Charge of Stabbing.--Oficer Allen, of the 10th
ward arrested Saturday night boy called William
Brown, a charge of stsbbing another boy by the
arm, inHcting wound Justice Kctcham locked
him up for trial
Stealing Money Officer Kelly, Of the 18th ward,
rested on Saturday night, fellow called Patrick Good
man, q charge Of stealing $l7 from Michael King
Justice Ketcham locked him up for trial
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TheatSicaLs.

PARK THEATRE.-Bellnis opera, La Sonnambu.
a viii be performed this evening for the benefit Of Mr.
Frazer and also hepette comedy kiss in the Dark"
There is every probability that the audience the
occasion will be large yet Mr. Frazer deserves
substantial token Of estimation from the public, and
he will doubtless receive It,
BowERY THEATRE-The patrons of the Bowery thea
tire will prepare themselves for the reception Of Mrs.
shaw who enters upon engagement at that establish
ment this evening She will make her first appearance
as Margaret Gilmore, in Loves Saorhce'-a character
In which she is deservedly eminent The nautical drs
ma, Inchcape Ben'' or the Recluse and the Rover
forms the piece Go early you wish to get seat
in the Bowery this evening.
PALAio's OPERA HousE.-The celebrated Ravel Fani
~ their farewell engagement in New York, at
Pamos Opera House, this evening All the elegant and
dancing and vaudeville performances in which they
emnently excel will be given this evening, tomorrow
Thursday and Friday. The Raves have engaged
celent vaudeville company to assist them.
CASTLE GARpEN-Castle Garden, large as 1t Is, will
scarcely contain all who win desire to witness the
excellent bill Of amusements that put forth tor this
evening" and which will be performed by the celebrated
Lehman family, including Mr. WHITTIER, and the vsude-
60 We refer our readers to the amusement columns
for the particulars. French & Heiser determined
to secure good share ofpatronsge.
CHATHAM THEATRE-The Adelphi company, who
delighted the patrons Of the Chatham for the last week.
are their Encouragement this evening" and
will perform the laughable piece Man about Town"
The White Horse Of the Peppers or the Irish Guide,
and Born to Good Luck" In the last mentioned
piece Mr.. Brougham win sing the Boys Of Kilkenny
and the " Groves Of Barney"
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City Intelligence.

THE WEATHER-Yesterdsy was such day we are
seldom favored with at this of the year. The
thermometer at its highest to 80 degrees but We
had agreeable throughout the day which rem
dered the atmosphere COOL Hoboken, WiIismsburghp
Staten Island and various agreeable retreats in the vi
cnity and suburbs Of city, crowded with citi
zens Of all ages and sexes, enjoying the fresh air.
THE CHINESE JuNx.-We were informed by Captain
Kelett, day two since, that the Chinese Junk will
positively not remain open for exhibition, after this
week. He has made up his mind to leave here
possible In order possible to reach England before
the equnoctial storms commence. We are sorry that
she will leave soon, for there are thousands Of
people in different parts Of the country who would gladly
avail themselves Of the opportunity Of seeing her. she
would remain here longer or until 1t suited them to
come to the city. The English consignees have com.
peted the arrangements for her exhibition In London
Liverpool &C. and the risk Of disappointment Mr. Kel.
lett is not willing to run.
WHERE ARE THE SLAVES The two slaves Jose da
Costa and Jose da Rochs, who both remanded to
the custody of the captain Of the vessel by Judge Ed
wards the writ of habeas corpus for further hear
ing. The captain supposing that they would be safer
than board his ship caused them to be looked In
the Edrdge street jail under the charge of Joseph Cor
NELL Of the deputy Sherfs On last Sunday night,
week ago. the two slaves beth abducted from the
jail In manner too, which shows conclusively tn at
wrong exists somewhere, which certainly calls for a
thorough investigation Why is it not done
SurcipE.-Coroner Walters called yesterday to
hold inquest At No 81 Centre street, the body OF
Edward Doherty, native Of Ireland, aged 10 years
who committed suicide In the upper story Of his dwell
ling on Saturday night by hanging himself The de-
ceased has been quite incorporate for time past
and made attempt to hang himself about a week
ago when he discovered and his designs frustrated
by his wife Verdict in accordance with the foregoing
facts.