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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-25

The ARAB AND HIS SERPENTs-A Paris cor
respondent of the ST. Louis Republican, saws:
stopped to see some of the numerous shows.
which are in full operation during the HOLIDAYS.
found myself at last within a circle where an
Arab was showing off with seven or eight great
serpents. wanted to turn and 90 away, b 1t the
crowd had become so great, that | found I
could not move, and was obliged to remain q
witness of certainly one of the most curious nd
frightfu spectacles ever offered TO the public.
The snake charmer seated on the ground.
after the fashion of his country, with his snakes
all around him; two or three of them were Of
the most enormous size almost as large as
full grown boa. He would take them IN in
his hands, let them wind around his legs. arms.
body, neck and head; stick ont their forked
tongues and kiss him on the hands, the lbs.
the eye-lids, and present their heads or tails to
him, as he commanded them.
While the spectacle was proceeding in the
most successful way. one Of the largest snakes
slipped off unnoticed by the Arab, or apparently
so, and dragging itself along, got out of the
crowd, every BODY you may be sure, giving h m
clear space. lust outside Of the circle two
dogs were playing together The serpent no
sooner espied them, than he raised his head,
and in another moment was busy winding him.
self around the body Of one of those nnfor,u-
nate animals. The poor dog really scramsd
with fright. 1t Was like the screams of human
being.
The Arab no sooner heard il and understood
the cause, than he got went to the spot, and
without touching the serpent at all, spoke q
few words, and the creature instantly uncoiled
itself slowly until it left the dog free, and as
sure you one of the canine race never ran a,
fastas that dog did as soon ms he got | BOSE.
The surprise of the spectators of this seems
knew no bounds, and pieces Of silver were lit
orally showered into the Arabs turban.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-25

INDIAN FIGHT IN TEXAS Wild Cat in the
FieH-We copy the following paragraphs from
the Austin South roestern American of the 9th
inst:
A rumor is in town that a runner from Pa
vuka's camp, after six days hard riding, reached
katumskis village, informing him-tha 80 of his
men had been met by party of Seminoles
under Wild Cat, and % of them killed 1t is
further reported that Wild Cat was advancing
with large party of Mexicans and Indians, to
sweep over their country.
"Coa-co-ch or Wild Cat, figured conspicu-
ously in the Florida war, as chief of great de-
termination and vaor, and by several recent VIC
torious conflicts with the Camanches, is spreading
terror through their country. Ketumsk at once
went TO Fort Mason, TO seek protection from the
army"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-25

HAVANA, Saturday night, Aug. 10, 1901.
We arrived at Chagres, and left on the U. $.
M. steamship Falcon, on the eve Of the It'll
August. On the morning of the 10th inst,
about 10 o'clock, was shot at three times by the
small Spanish war steamer Habonero, and of
course brought to. We were then boarded, and
the demand made Of what ship we were where
from, to where bound, &c. On bringing TO-,
the officers Of tie Spanish government took the
lead in taking off their hats, shouting, hallooing
NC, at their success in stopping U. ). mail
steamship with her ensign and mail flag aloft.
A request was made for Capt Rodgers to re-
turn with the officers on board the tlabanero,
which he very coolly declined, stating that he
was going into Havana. Wearrived MT Havana
the same evening about o'clock, and were
DO nrded by the usual officers We were i'm
mediatey informed that ifty-two men were shot
at II o'clock, on that day, (forty Of whom were
"a Amercans) who had been run
down upon the high seas, 10 or 80 miles from
land, by the same steamer; the survivors taken
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-08-25

The CHOLERA AT THE WEsT.-The Louis
vile Courier, of Friday week, has the following
"We learn that the cholera has again broken
out with great violence at Salem, a. and by
passengers on the cars from Frankfort yesterday
We were informed that several cases had oc
Cured at Port Royal, La Grange, and near Dren-
nom"
The Louisville Journal, of the 18th, says:
"Gentlemen from Versailles inform us that
the cholera had broken out there, and been ex-
traordinarily fatal. Six new cases had occurred
night before last"
The ST. Louis Intelligencer, of 18th inst, says
The cholera is still raging to some extent
on the Upper Mississippi The officers of the
Danube, in yesterday from Galena, report ten OF
twelve deaths from the disease at Belleview q
small village twelve miles below Galena Two
or three had died in Galena during the week
ending Saturday, and about the same number at
Davenport. Where were % deaths by cholera at
Burlington, iowa, during the month of July"
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s"Long lsland" extends from east to west about
eighteen miles, from Kingston to nearly opposite
French Greek. AT Kingston it is nearly four miles
across to the island, and about the same distance
from French Creek.-Cons .qdp
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THE FIREsIEy.


A oARD.-ExCELsIoR ENGINE COMPANY. NO 5.
"A take th. method Of returning their thanks - the officers
ana members Of Protection Company No Of New York,
Mr. G. Lyons, Foreman, for ooaresics shosn
70 mention the handsome reception collation.
rival the ylcndd a. the Howard Hotel comfortable
euartcrs Frcncs Hotel and the splendid dinnor a. Van
Namo Bnshs broadway For these and many sher acts
thanks To osc Company No ~ for the Of their house
for me pnrpos Of pong our apparatus and for the alton.
ton shown While there. return sincere thanks.
To Mrs. Chauney Leonard Elm street. return most
Foreman and Assistant and her that earnestly
hope her pathway through Ito 70 with
bright and beautiful a. the nowcrs which her fair hands
forhfuly wove and kindly presented 20 us We also 40
kbovleare deep Indebtedness 20 others for
bouquets rrscnted 10 To the Washington Coutiuenta
Capt Darrow Tor the handsome collation. At their armory
,hspb rropristors q The New Yorh sun sad me
New York Herald feel under deem obligations Tor atten
tons shown while visiting their ESTABLISHING nts. To
Nessrs CLARK Bay, o. the Howard Hotel - Mr..
broadway; 70 Mr. T. YanPet Bowcry. heart
felt thanks for their unwcard exerona render every
thing pleasant and agreeable % To CAPT Charles Weeks
81 tie steamer Alice, and VIM. Prouty clerk q the same
desire express deep obligations for the polite
cndered from New York
hso 70 the Brdppert Brass Band for re very excellent
splendid collation. served 70 our engine house
return, tins giving VS. Welcome Hofne return
thanks Again % friends In New York
and ALL would say feel under great obligations 70
ybor excrons 20 render yt TO your city bright and
Joyous for hi feel largely indebted 70 yopanl while
yLesing sincere thanks permit ne y indulge the hope
r19ss We have 10 abundanty received at your hands
HENRY !. Ut ERIN,
JULIUS g. HANOVER, rouri,.o.
JOHN v. WHEATON o'o
bridgeport, juno I6 1851
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HOMEsTEADS.

On SUNDAY LAST WE HAD THE PLEASURE OF
~ participating in truly delightful excursion 10 the
beautiful village site Of Stratton Port Flushing Bay
The picturesque scenery Of the Sound dotted with islands
and country inland, with fine villas and farm houses
der this place really charming The and healthfu
breeze always blowing there sufficient gratfca tion
toany denzen the city and need PRAISE opporu
nifty to enjoy them is double pleasure The excursion
most agreeable and pleasant that have joined
IN for long time We informed that Mr. Flammer
20 Wooster street is the proprietor of this village and
recommend him to those who lot there. We
aword for the gentemany tants Mr. e. because
we know that desired will be cheerully af
forded by them lie, and all connected with him,
serving of confidence Captain H. X. Fsh Cap
tain onmire of the OtLelo merit the thanks appro
baton of all the excursion for th poteuess
by to the passengers We understand the excursion will
be repeated by request. next Sunday.
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THE NEW YORK REvEILLE OF rHIs WBEk, ~
il the richest number vet published. contains another
,bantov n pferae secs ~ Robin Hood; the
Three wives o. Couchve Arrival % sea rerrnt espr
Continuation friend NrgEies and VARSITY dorsinA
tales ard anecdotes Illustrated by eeyerai wooa
Now on sale ~ We news-
boxa ana III sbe This city Bostn Nevark,
phfadeiphia Baltimore kci preteht eirculssf"n, wv
copies BARTON A Co. publishers. ~ Ann street
aid CURIOSITY sHOP AND MusEus or hIIkRA-
,rrs ana ne zine Ar-1he pnbc reguested With
ont dpction party color call aas smnse
and new 10 be f0pnd a. I2 Nassau - JOHN r. NkASAk
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PAPER HANaIyGs, SC.


ZINE FRENCH PAPER HANGINGs, DECORATIONS
~ ke, No. t8 Pearl street between Madison and Chatham
Those in want o the above articles should not omit 20 look
hrough estashmeut their interest add taste may
he best consulted by al. THOMAS FAYE \ co,
rTo FAMILIES. HOTTL KEEPERS AND STEAMBOAT
Proprietors-Jnst received rer last steamer. splen
diJ assortment o. lace and musn Curtains. window Cor
niece and Shades Paper Hangings Sc with every article
In the upholstery line twenty cent less than house
ip the city A. r. DAYiEs, &5 Broadway.
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THE TIRE.

TTHION COURSE, L. I-TROTrING.-THURsDA
~ June ~ NJ ApurSe Of $3.50 will ~ trotted for
70 weigh 800 pounds Mr.. Woodruff nance Boston
Girl owner enters nest John; w. Fonnar Oh.
r. Mount Norris j. Rhelply names CHI. M Fanny. Aiso
greet running match will taks place at 2o.elsek-prs-
vious to the trotgby two noted half mile running
horses supposed TO be Ia this The match
will be hsf mile heats. for $500 Mr. Smith names jenny
Lind and M Weber names fider.
JOHN l. sSEDIKER Proprietor.
Union COURSE, /. J.. TRoTrING.-A MATCH For
~ 300 aide. will take plaos Thursday, June 18TH
Brown Tom and Bay star Mile heats best three
he skeleton WAGONS The match to take place imme
distely after the other trots The Jenny Lind line oil
stages will hourly from Grand street and Peck sill
Willamsburgh. Pare, each way. les Also
M, fare each way Is cents JOHN L. SNEDIKER.
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COMPREHENSIVE NOTICES.

DARrNER WANrrD.-THE ADVERTISER would
invest from xin 70 S5noO an good already
ytseshtd or would Join any respectable party entering
busintss. commission brokerage, shipping bn snea
prefsrred Hest references given reauired Address
With name. giving paee ofintervew. Thompson.
DARTNERs WANTED -Two OR THREE PERSONS,
nth from x2O - $1,000 each 70 invest In a proHtahe
business Out Of the city already established Address
Herald ONCE. whore an lnterxiew may be hnl.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-19

RY HUNBERT KENNY-sOo THoRBURN's CHOICE
- named Dahas by catalogue to Friday after
noon at o'clock in their sales rooms " and W Fulton
street Brooklyn in pots and baskets the eele
brnted conservatory Of j. N. Thorburn Co., Astoria L.
emhrs most Of the varieties found In the
logues Of the best cult ators and premium varieties
prizes Of late Horticultural exhibitions The plants all
IN the best condition. warranted the
the proper period for planting Catalogues ready
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EXCURSIONS.


GRAND EXCURSION TO COMFY fsLAND-LAND
- Ing a. fort Hamilton sseh vay.-fare II cenN-The
new ahd snlendd steamer TROJAN, Captain NJ Rodma
will make three trips daily Coney IslandNonds June
10th leaving trring ato AN and IN and ~ PNi
pier No North river AZ and and I'm. keturn-
forbid trusns the above boat the aocoun. Of owners
THE STEAMBOAT oTHELLo. CAPT. N. n. FISH.
viii make excursion the village Of Stratton Port
on sunday June p from the foot Of Hammond street
Woeook A. ~ storpinE At SPRING street at loa Robin
son street At lob Fulton street. r. r. ~ Grand street,
III ard Tenth street az " o'clock and returning y ili
leave rattcn Port at three o'clock This will be ~ the
most pleasant and agreeable excursions that he made
the sen brtere and fine bracng be enjoyed W all
Who chose 20 make the trip. Ticke9 for the excursion ~
tents-can We obtained from Mr. John A. Hammer Us
Wooster street, the Proprietor u the village.
GRAND AND CHEAP EXCURSION, FROM NEW
- York 10 Montreal and Quehec.rhe undersign ned
now enabled 20 treat With the public including scot ties snd
hImtn, for grand excurin, TO take place the
Il August 20 Montreal aud Quebec In the CaHades Tho
tickets will BE Issued Ter the round excursion going aud
urnnFs first class passage a. reduced prizes Individuals
and Focietes anticipating excursion tho month
fAuguet, will obtain further information by appiyuV
VIM Richmiller loi Greenwich 20 Geo r
Icy and Geo Bachelor, No ass West street The tiyke
ril4 es issusd iVI tfp % sltsss days sxeuystsn.
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d EO O0O TO LOAN ON IMPROVED PROPERTY
pOO,OOO in the city Of New York. Apply 70
MN M. LOITREI. 81 with
ASSURANCES.


7 IYE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LOAN FUND LIFE
IL Assurance Society of Lon donGensral Agents ofcs N
Wall street. New York. June is5-caPita q 500 m AnA
surplus $tl2Hl. T . withdrawal table Of the society
Affords the assured who take their pecies unde
these table, the greatest possible present and prospective
advantages that be conferred by life On this
liable the assured entitled at any time 70 receive st into
immediate advance TO the extent Of half tho
amount Of the paid annual premiums without security,
sonal liability, deposit of the policy but by simple
iorsement thereon; the half premium be whhalo
during the whole continuance Of the policy Also In ~
q the assured at time not requiring TO
the policy, ts surrender ehf Of the prsmuno
will be returned by the society.
Examples Of bonuses already declared. will be found ~
the society pamphlet and annual report il whsA W
geher with tables Of rates. and other Information app
cation 70 Wall street. or At any 1.-THE agencies can b ia
tree Of expense.
party may At moderate annusl premium, in.ars FOO
life and he survives reach the Of 70 the fall
insured, up $1,000, will be paid 20 him his
death before that period the Assured will - 80
70 his family or legal representatives
ACTING EcroRs
G. EDWARD HABICHT. Chairman.
George Barclay, VIM. Van Hook,
A. @. Stout, Bache hcEvers,
Robert J. Dillon, Joseph Gailfard, Jr, and
J. Kcarny Rodgers. n ID.
The Board every Wednesday attn all street, for no
transaction Of business Carorna aud other foreign skO
taken 1t fair rates Of eStrn premium.
j. LEANDER STARR, General Agent I, And
Superintendent OF the United States Local BcArs.
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L,rRE WORKS TOR THE FOURTH or JULY.-uoL
NAN HILL, ~ William street, second door below
xpcn shrrs stairs agents for the best Fire Work
Msnufas IN tho United States, and oAsr large
ssscrtmcrtamonE which and beautiful sxhibton
rices, expressly Tor a exhibitions Wholesale
snd retail " ovtr rrieE than th atty be pur
ehAsedip any ether place in Ser York.
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X g: KEMP. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. PIANO

~ fortes Ne To- morrow IFriday) at 10 o'clock at g
Nassau street. near Fulton-Houehold Furniture Piano
ortes &c. by catalogue being large Of yaIua
BILE rosewood and mahogany Furniture both and
bnsd viz Brusses Carpets large French Mirrors French
Msntei Clocks and Ornaments rosewood aud mahogany
Parlor Furniture suite italian marble Centre Tables
extension dining do China and Cut Glassware Silver
Patedwae. ivory table cutlery, mahogany French Bed
steads rosewood and mahogany Bureaus with
without marble tops and washstands best cued hair Mat
walnut cottage Bedsteads and Chairs Cham
Der Furniture in sets to match mahogany Sofas hair
Cha in hair cloth and crimson plush walnut Library
Bookcase Clocks Looking Glasses bronze Stands
together with all the usual variety found In large we'll
furnished house all Of which In excellent order and
worthy the attention OF housekeepers PanofrtesAt u
o'clock two superior rosewood ga octave Panofrtes of
fine tone and finish and we'll worthy of the attention Of
purchasers Also two second hand Panorte Catalogues
on the me rnDg of sale.
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ITO TRAVELLERS GOING souTH.-NEw SUPERIOR
and economical line between Baltimore and rvedereks
turr Stanton, Va Richmond and Petersburg va Lynch
burg Va, Raleigh ~ c. and Charleston s. O. The public
hereby inf that tho large and splendid low
steamer baltimore Capt Alexander MoCausiand lifted M
with 30 berths speed
ard accommodation BY any boa. south q New York noy
between Baltimore Acqua via the month
OF Potomac and piney Point In eonnecon with the Rich
nond ana rredercksburs and Richmond and Petersburg
railroads. Passengers by this line leaving Commerce street
yharf, Baltimore ats o'clock. r. NJ Tuesday. and RI
mend by H. A. ~, and Fetersturs about 4 y. NJ, from
which point they proceed farther south with r,ssenssr ~
he great mail line. Through tickets BY this superior limo
LIST elsss from Baltimore 70 FrederckshurS ~
v Richmond, W 70 70 PETERSBURG ~ ~ 70 Charleston
C., SIS; meaaand state extra Forward cabin pas
.engers 20 rrcrehsturs Including meas and LODGING ~
60 do. do, 70 Richmond or Petersbura. ~ % tncludnf
meals and lodging For further information apply AZ he
Southern railroad oe sdoinns the wsshinson railroad
'"''' tHAs. woRrnINoToN. Jn. Agent.
Baltimore. March m. fUi Commerce strest Via
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SPORTING,

CPoRTING-GRAND STREET HALL, III GRAND
- street. The match between the Philadelphia dog
Bullet matched by Mr. samuel Rusk and the New York
dog Pat matched by Joe Hamilton for 500 SIDE each
dog to Hill nifty rata will take place at the above
Friday evening. June d. There will be several small
Matches besides other canine sport the evening"
Sport 90 commence At o'clock Tickets so cents NJ h.
The chal the Hthanimal Is until the 4th July
See Herald Of the 18th inst
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PERSONAL.

AHIssINc-A GENTLEMAN ABOUT FORTY YEARS
l Of ase measures sir feet one ineh Is not scut has
black hair DARK brown vhsksrs pale face and black
He arrived in New York the 9th 7th Of January by
the ship Southampton Any information sent to 27 West
Eighteenth street. New York. will be gratefully received by
his distressed relations.
INFORMATION WANTED-OF MARY BENSON, AGED
sleye ysars, who taken from her fathers house.
West fifth street Tenth May 18th by
gentleman and lsy who said they lived Staten Island
Her father derous 70 know where she IT, AMI IL this
should meet the who knows where she .
they will confer favor by addressing note TO him. R0
BERT BENSON, Hsrrngs Safe Factory, corner Of Hud-
and Thirteenth streets. New York.
NorIcE.-If Tue FOLLOWING PERSONS, REsID-
IN ing, or having resided, In New York-to vt-Henry
Van war; Jonathan Walton, Samuel Smith. Sons CO.,
Robert l. Stevens Henry sumon, Charles Shaw. shaw.
Eving Rowssn Isaac X Riliett H. Collins Jun, Henry
4 Phnip Collins jun., Sir Michael ID. CLARK. William
Dcuelass Mary Adams, Jan Beers j. III. Buchanan, Thos
Boehanan Ephrsi Bu,woli Peter Barlow Daniel Parker
ye..ph Pearson Jane. Porter regser in chaneery John
Pollard Parmy, Ludiam x Sons, Lewis Leysou, Thomas
Lmese sarh feaysnwo,th John Lonely William Pollard
tpcst paidl r. O. Washington City, ID. c. they will learn
something greatly 70 their ADVANTAGE.
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M ETkoroLIIAN BANk,-INsTALMENT-rl s nSsy
H ipssiment Of Fitty dollars per CApDI1
STOCK Of this Bank Is required paid Banftx
house - wall street on Wednesday day Of July
Aext. BY order Of the Board Of Directors = -
J. K. WILLIAMS CsShisr.t
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rTFRNcoN BOAT FOR SING SING, LANDING AT
N Hammond street. Yonkers Hastings Dohhs Ferry and
1arrytown Pare 20 lopkers. Ga cents Hastings, Doebs
beautiful steamer JENNY LIND. Captain W Wilson, will
foot of Chambers street afternoon, At 81
o'clock Sun excepted. Returning will leave Sins Sins
At6A. ". Freight taken on reasonabls terms
AIW YORK ANp rHiLADELPHfA-NFW YORK
~ and Philadelphia drect-united states Mail Line.
1hrcuah IN ~. hours via New Jersey Railroad Fare
duetd FIRST class ard 81 ~ for second ela Leave
New York A. NJ from foot n Courtand treet apd ~
"a aud y. NJ from foot ~ Liberty street Leave lh
adcirhia At and and6 ", from the feet q Wal
nut street
fvAMDTS AND AMBoY RAILROAD LINE FROM NEW
" lotk 70 FhiladclphiaLeaye Pier No North River, BY
steamboat JOHN IO11Eh Mcrnins Line, at o'clock;
Afternoon Line, AZ "a o'clock fere by either line a.
forward dseh, ~ Emigrant Line a. o'clock Y, W.
iaJe 81 70 L, bliss, Agent
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pIoPLEs' BANK ExcHANCE.-IT Is A PREJUDICxI
Bring large amouns 70 the up tJwn Rx
change in Canal street State $50 $780, +Oc 1l
Eastern zoe per $780, l6c per ST. 900 bover9ns BAn
Of Eng and notes wanted.
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X Export PAVILION. KEyroRT MONMOUTH 60,

IN Nov Jersey. " w thompson, rrorrietor.-This SPA.
eious, venknown, aud favcrtc establishment s open
tor the reception hoarders To those who
quanted With the locality the Proprietor would state that
The Pavilion u ttuatud the southory shore Rartan
Bay, y mes from New lorh. miles from Amboy, and "
from sandy Hook ~ fine bathing facilities tbong az all
TIME psIecy safe FOR invalds and small chldren
the excellent hshiug N the adjacent waters s adaptedss
for all Kinds Of aquatic sports toFetber With wood
long since rendered favorte resort % all who visit the
country fer the sake Of for the renovation
Of health The noted salnhry ~ the village and the
rous means q amusement unsurpassed Horses, car
rnge sail and rov beats always ready for the
uodaton 81 the xuesis Bowling aeys No. connected
Win The premises The rrsyrc1r vl spare no Effort. 70
ssan With plessure and satisfaction 70 Themselves tne
steamboat leaves the Chambers street wharf day ats I'm
Tor keypert On and after July let twice day-at 10
AN, and I'm Almost constant commune alton IL also
bad WITH the ety ~ FIRST class sailing vesse The pr0pre
TOR has secured The asanee q Mr. Lewis ~ Cary 10 Yell
hpown caterer OF New York eltyl ~ho will be In constant
attendance 70 promote the pleasure of ose who may
the place with their patronage.