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THE MUSICAL WORLD AND TIMES.

A LARGE WEEKLY JOURNAL OF SIXTEEN
"A pages, edited by RICHAR SToREs WILLS and
which the best musical composers and writers in
this country make their medium of communica-
ton with the public, contains during the year EOS
pages Cor $25 worthy of the very best music of al
kinds; also brilliant and instructive ESSAYS on
Music; complete course of familiar instruction
in Harmony, which anybody can understand; a
vast amount of attractive musical reading, anec-g
dotes, and sketches of celebrated musicians, of
musical history, &C.; the most fearless and truth.
fui criticisms of musical publications and perform
ances, and the Worry pick and cream of Musical
News, Novelty, and Incident, both foreign and
domestic; the whole forming the most complete
and valuable record of Musical Art it is possible to
obtain. The wants of Country Choirs, and of la
dies wishing for now music, but who are not living
near rnu ic stores, are especially attended 10.
TERMS --One copy, %; two copies, S.; five
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i've, gets an extra copy for his trouble. Address
DYER & WILLIS publishers of The Musical World
and Times, 257 Broadway, New York -.
8 bS-ANoTHER MUSICAL JouRNAL.-The subscrib-
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elegant journal of EIGHT pages, each number con-
tanning FOUR pages of Music (making FoRTy.EreHr-
pages year, and great variety of interesting
musical reading matter. The Monfhiq Musical
Gazette is designed for the especial benefit of the
thousands of music-lovers whose musical know
ledge and tastes demand easy and simple music
and whose purses require that it should be furnish
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OFFICIAL.
nreAarMnnr or SrArE.

WAsHINaroN, January Is, 1853.
The following translation of a note addressed
bv the Judge of Probate of the Orphans Court
of Havana to the Minister of Her Catholic
Majesty in this city, and by him communicated
to the Department of State, is published for
the benefit of those whom it may concern:
TRANSLATION
General Administration Of The Property Of Deceased
Persons. Third Chamber of the Royal Orphans'
Court All 4gsgl rea5gr
MosT EXCELLENT Sir: ! have determined, by a
decree issued on the 26th of last month, in conse
quence of Mr.. William Hall, a North American,
having died interstate in the district of Cabafias
in this Island, the 27th of December. 1916, q
married man, and machinist by trade aged
thirty. four years, TO address this communication
to your e1cellency, in order that you may be
pleased to adopt such measures as you shall think
proper for notifying the heirs Of the aforesaid
Hall to apply to this court for the general admin
istraon of Improperly of deceased persons either
directly or through the medium Of legally con-
stitated person, and with the requisite proofs, tc
receive the of fifty dollars and fifty cents
which has fallen to their share as belonging the
estate; this being done because the name and resi-
dence of said heirs unknown, Notwithstanding
the inquiries that have been made upon the
subject. s ..' g. Z. -
God preserve your excellency for many years,
HAVANA, October 2, 1852. 7G bEa'8 L..aos2
(Signed) YIN. RAMON OCHOA.-4
The most excellent Minister Plenipotsntiary OF
Her Majesty in Washington. - 80 : - : - I
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SEWING MACHINE.

SlNGER'SL PATENT STRAIGHT NEEDLE
~ PERPENDICULAR ACTION SEWING MA
CHINE Secured IN the United States by t,po distinct
patents; the first granted Augustl1, ls5l-Me second
-April IL, 1862 The only machine privileged to
use straight needle. Within a short time il ha
been awarded seven gold and silver medals at
FAIRS In different States In less than two years
the great reputation of this labor saving machine
has been established in this country and in Eu-
rope What spinning machinery is to the old
spinning wheel, Singers Sewing Machine is to
the oIaer modes OF sewing. It has already tri
umphed over inyetcrate prejujices arising from
the sale OF imperfect and worthless machines. 1t
has been introduced extensively into large manu-,
featuring establishments, and into the hands or
individual operators It sews every variety Of ma
terlals, coarse or fine, CLOTH or LEATHER, with
marvellous rapdty and surprising strength and
beauty, performing the work as fast as ten per-
sons, and much better than it can be done by
hand This machine ia compact, ornamental,
durable, and is easily adjusted and operated. Full
printed directions for using it are furnished with
each machine. The price, with all apparatus com
plete,is 1925 4 ,11l-ss-.21l - 'a.tlC -..sI-
Some persons are endeavoring to sell Territorial
Rights for Sewing Machines which ma Ike a double
ta1nbour raveiing Glitch with rwo NEEDLES. and
oroers are received for such machines to be fur
Tished Tor 1925. These machines are not in form
TO De OF any practical use. The two needles cut
and weaken the materials sewed and thew uae
twice the quantity of silk required for good ma.
chimes They are quite inferior to Wilson's, Lee
row & Blodgetts, and other machines which the
puDilc nave tried and rejected, and would be bad
property if,they could be had for nothing.
Exclusive rights to and sell to others Singers
Sewing Machines, in any part of the territory of
the United States not disposed of, will be sold on
reasonable terms, and SO as to insure to the pur-
chasers immense profits. The right to make these
machines IS nerer Sold. 80 49,
Either of the Express companies, or merchants
visiting New York to buy goods, furnish a conve-
nlent medium to procure machines and draft,
payable to our order in New York, will always
Insure machine, perfect and complete, being
sent as directed. 81 - W. 3.
The machines in.operation, and finished speci
mems of their work, may always be freely exam
med at our offices, No. 25S Broadway. New York;
No. 25l Washing ton street, Boston : No. 81 South
Fourth street. Philadelphia; No. l59 Baltimore
street, Baltimore; and No. 1877 Elm street, Gin
cinnat. asas ,H,E ,5:zg 8 r. $50. III -s-.5E -ss
NIB. Machine Needles. Silk Twist on spools,
Linen Thread, VI manufactured for these ma
chimes expressly, always on hand and for sale.
Black Silk s per pound colored ST. SO. .s
Dec 24-3m l. M. SINGER & co.
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Books for the People.
4 & REDEIEID

j. S. REDFIELD,
. Nos. ITO and l12 Nassau street, Neu York,
Has recently published the following new and
s+-'J popular Books.
For sale BY Booksellers generally
l; Speeches and Addresses of Thomas F.
3 Cap s shsaf. Flesh bundle a. Myrtej 90 90
3. Chevaliers OF France. Herbert. } 80. / 25
4. Children of Light, by Caroline Chesebro l 90
5. Regal Rome, by Francis W. Newman So
s. Discoveries in the Mississippi Valley, -..
&C. &C., N Ms,, y Marquette and others: : %
7. The Forest (Author Of Lady Alice.). / %
s. Ancient Egypt under the Pharaohs.
(Kenrick) 2 vols. ................ so
9. Comparative Physiognomy. q. W.
10. Philosophers and Actresses. (Houssaye.)
II. Men and Women Of the 18th Century. .
- vols. :........... -. -. 2 50
II. The Master Builder, or Life at Trade. 49,
10. Hagar: Story Of To-day. iAlice
IA. The a Men Of the Time icoatsmporaly %
is. Trench on the Study of Words. Is
l6: knights of England. (Herbert.) ...... | rs
T. Cavaliers Of England Herbert d.. ! %
IL. lisa; A Pilgrimage Caroline Chesebro) l 60
90 Clovernook. (Alice Carey. ).,... 90
81. Lectures and Miscelanies. Oh. James.) L IS
p Dream Land by Daylight. Caroline IS
a .Chesebro ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l 2t
%. Tales and Traditions g of Hungary. 51
(Pulszky. 1872. ...............-.a- i %
"a. Episodes OF Insect Life 3 vols cache. 2 90
25. ChaPman's American Drawing Book. NJ.
Parts, each. .......,... so
26. Characters in the Gospels. Grew. E. H. .sA
-. EChapln.) .....-...o.... .s.......... So
81. Lays Of the Scottish Cavaliers (Aytounj i on
% Lyra and other Poems. (Alice Careyl. re
20. The Book of Ballads. Bon Gaulter.).. II
80. The Ladies of the Covenant. lander
= tEta son. Observation-Disclosures. ] %
81. Lillian and other Poems. (Praed.l .... / %
% Works Of Edgar Allan Poe. vols. 4 90
80, Bronchitis and Kindred Diseases. CIV.
w. Hall. .................,....... ] 90
81 virgins Sorcery and Magic. l 2t
50. The Night Side of Nature. (Crowe.). i %
80. Griscom on Ventilation. Colored plates on
81 Napier's Peninsuar War, complete 3 o.
3o. Reichenbachs Dynamics of Magnetism. i %
s.l IN PRESS, AND NEARLY READY
l. Napoleon in Exile, by B. E. O'Meara.
5l-=u z vols ............. 2 on
q The Pretty Plate, illustrated by barley. 63
3. The Speeches of the Right Hon. T. b.
sE5 Macaulay % 2 vols. .................. 2 50
4. A Stray Yankee in Texas, illustrated
we by barley .......-... l..b
8. Nick Of the Woods, by DIR. Bird. New
5s.fEG revised edition. Il 20
| 6. The Speeches, State Papers, and Miscel-
-n.ss.l laneous Works of Hon. w. II. Sew
| au ard. vols, Svo.; each. ........... 81
Dec 9-6w -g fs.s]ll.EEa.ss g.. .y-f -stia ,as
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MARRIED,

. sa-@a-a, rs Ege MARRIED.,
On the 10th instant, by the Rev. J. P. DoNELAN,
PHILIP JACOB KOCHto MARGARET SUSAN
NAH KUHL, all of this city.
AtPhiladelphia, on the 18th instant, by the Rev.
ALBERT BARNES, D. D., DR.. EDWARD SHIPPEN,
U. s. Navy, to MARY KATHERINE, eldest
daughter of Dr.. J. RoDMAN PAUL, of that city.
AT New York, on the 18th instant, by the Rev.
E. Fl. CANFIELD; HOMERsC.> BLAKE, U. s. Ma
w, to MARY, youngest daughter of the late JAS.
FLANAGAN. ZE5&E .$l.l5-s .s-ftss if..4 .l.ss,.
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To Wholesale MERCHANTS.
JOHN G. HErDNRs,,N =, r

JOHN G. HENDERSON & CO.,
No. 81 Rue du Faubourg Poissonniere, Paris, and
IA and l76 Pearl Street, Neto York,
iAFFER for sale an extensive assortment of
" French and American Artificial Flowers,
Feathers and Ornaments, Italian, French, Eng.
lish, and American Straw Bonnets, Ribbons, &c
The above, chiefly of our own manufacture, elm
brace the largest and most varied stock to be found
in the United States " .s
Samples may be see,, at our ,oareYoo in Neu York
Jan 10-6wT ~
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SALE OF WHARF PRoPERTY AT EAST BosToH-
The Boston Journal states that the valuable wharf
property known az Cunningharn's wharf has been
sold to company flour five Of the most enter
pri,ing business men of Esst Boston. The wharf
Is situated on the deepest water in Boston karbor,
and has front of 32l feet on Summer street, and
extends Out into the harbor the full width to the
commissioners line, and comprises more than four
acres Nearly two acres are filled up with earth,
and enclosed by substantial granite wall, more
than / 100 feet in length and on the harbor side
there is thoroug hly built oak platform wharf
more than 400 feet in length. The price paid is
said TO be 8 IS 600 - pa sen 80 t--
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MAcKsREL FIsHERY.-The Newburyport Union
says the depression of the mackerel business is
felt by carpenters who have been engaged in
building that class of vessels. On the Merrimack
there are no mackerel vessels building, and people
out of the business are not inclined to- go into it.
In Essex there are not half the number there were
last year. CD Is oil 80
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IRox FURsACEs-The Baltimore Sun gives list
of thirty one blast furnaces, all there are in Mary
idle during the late depression and excessive i'm
pertation, but prices having greatly improved,
these worksare now about going into blast again.
Their aggregate capacity is seventy thousand and
FIVE hundred tons .-l--l.( .Sgot aSS! o. E.z5!a =
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stray GOODS.

THE SUBSCRIBERS invite attention to their
Il stock Of Panama, Leghorn, Canton and Pedal
Braid Hats, Florence, Silk, and Fancy Straw
Bonnets Of every description, constantly manufac.
turing under their own inspection; comprising one
of the best assorted and largest stock of goods to
be found in the city, and ct prices which will de-
~ competition. LELAND & co.,
ST., III Pearl street, corner of Pine,
81 Nov H-4m 933.as New York City.
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An Indiana paper says: Amos Worthington of
Cairo, is dead. He was an upfretending man,
lived overwhelmingly, and supplied the people
with fish. His last words were Characteristic. 81
say, Pritchard. Pm going to 'pega right of. Pve
hrted my last fish; but bury my tackle with me
who knows but they bite in Jordan - -.,.
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EARTH QUAKE AT MILLEDeEyILLE.-We learn
from the Milledgeville papers that at twenty min.
utes before eight O'Clock on Saturday night, the
sth instant, slight shock of an earthquake was
sensibly felt in that place. This is said to be
the second or third earthquake that has oc.
Cured in the central portion OF Georgia within the
past few months 7Hs E-s5.--ag - T..t@s a. --
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TERRlFIc SToRMIN ENGLASD.-On Sunday nj ght,
December 10Th, there was a terrible gale in En-
land which appears to have committed reat da m
age throughout the country. In London no one
could walk the streets in safety on account of
falling states and chmneys. The iron roof of the
terminus of the Eastern Counties railway at Shore
ditch, was lifted from its foundation The new
crystal palace at Sydenham was somewhat dam
aged At Nottip gam factory was blown down
At Magdalen college stack of chimneys fell into
the dining-room Of the President. One of the
pinnacles of All SOUPS college was blown down .
In some parts OF the country persons were killed
by chimneys falling through the roofs of houses
At Windsor the large gasometer of the Royal Gas
Company was blown out 1t is supposed tcat the
gale was equally severe at sea, and that we shall
by the next arrivals have accounts of many ship
wrecks. --.-.F
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SAILING OF STEAMER British mail steam.
chip Asia, which has been detaine din the North
river at New York since Wednesday at noon, ow-
ing to the severe storm, went to sea on Friday
morning The steamship Empire City, for Ha-
vana and New Orleans, detained by the storm
aisn aaileh ON fhat1 49, =. = -
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SUR AGAINST A BUILpise ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ander Melville, jr., member of the American
Benefit Building Association at New York, has
brought suit against the trustees of that company
for usury, in receiving Ger tain sums from him in
consideration of amounts loaned, according to the
articles of association. Judgment not yet rem
dered -
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Bishop IVES of North Carolina has addressed
to the clergy of bis diocese statement of the rea
sons that impelleda him to withdraw from the
Episcopal and to unite with the Roman Catholic
Church. This settles the disputed Question of
fai III
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INDIA RUBBER G0ODs-

gh HODGMAN. No. q Maiden Lane and go
IL Nassau street, (frst corner from Broadwava
respectfully invites the attention of his old custom
ers, and merchants throughout the country gener.
manufacture, viz:
Goats, Capes, Ponchos, Pants, Overalls, Leg
gings, Caps, Gloves and Mittens, Life Preservers,
Overshoes Carriage Cloths, Piano Covers. Machine
Betting, Steam Packing, Door Springs. SC; and
every description of Rubber Goods man ufactured
will also be found as above.
My goods defy competition or comparison-are
warranted proof against decomposition in any eli
mate, and are offered for sale in large or small
quantities, upon the best terms Orders solicited
and promptly attended to by
q b. HODGMAN
Sept l3
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SNUFF AND TOBACCO.

DETER LORILLARD, Manufacturer, No. ~
Chatham street, New York, offers for sale the
following articles, warranted of superior quality:
iMaccoboy, Scotch, Coarse French Rap and
other Shuttle; also, Fne-cut Tobacco, in tin-foil
and papers: more particular description of the
various articles can be knownby sending for full
price current as above. -.nGGse ~
Z Jan lO--3m ~ y.T ,,S
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81. ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL,
BETWEEN SPRING AED BRooME STREETS,
broadway, New York,

BETWEEN SPRING AHD BRooME STREETS
Broadway, New York,
r TREADWELL, ACKER & CO., PRopRIEroRs.
THIS MAGNIFICENT MARBLE HOTEL, I'm
i equalled in architectural beauty, and in all
the appliances that minister to convenience, com
fort, and luxury, will be opened about the lst of
December next by the subscribers. Centrally stu
ated between the fashionable and business portions
OF the city, it presents unriyalled advantages in
point OF location. The edifce was erected for the
iessees, Messrs Treadwell & Aoker, by d. HI
Haight esq,, and the interior arrangements as re-
CARDS ventilation, Sc, are entirely original
plan: It 10 the design of the undersigned to rem
der the st. Nicholas in all respects MODEL HOTEL
of the very highest class, and to give it reputa-
ton in all its departments which shall be known
and appreciated throughout the civilized world.
154g ]. P. TREADWELL -
SPOTS "a. -- J. p. ACKER,
Nov 6-3m v. WHITCOMB
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WASHINGTON AssEnIBLIEs,

TIME second Assembly Bali will be held at Jack.
son Hall on Tuesday evening, January 25
Tickets OF admission can be obtained by sub
scrfbers at Steyens's, on Pennsylvania avenue.
Strangers and persons not subscribers can only
procure tickets by applying to the Executive Man
ayers, one IF whom will be found at Jackson Hall
on the day OF the Ball. PC g. sla-.i5-f
Punctuai attendance at O'Clock is requested.
Jan 10 eodt25th y 3&s ...'2tasa nj. .t!gs
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NAyAL.-The United States steamers Princeton
and Allegheny, at the Gosport Yard, are having
their fioes, which are flat according to Usher wood
plan, taken out to make room for cylindrical ones
The steamer Herald, on her last Trip from Balti.
more, brought square shaft for the United States
steamer Powhatan, 8 ssfs5 SIS 5ss5,asE s..
The frigate Constellation, which has been laid up
in ordinary at Gosport during the Last eight years
has been cut down 10 the waters edge and prepa.
rations are making to haul her up on the ways
understand that it is in contemplation to razee
the Constellation. when, it is believed she will
every way equal the Macedonian, Ca frigate of the
same class, lately arazeed,) now one of the finest
ships in the navy, ,af 49,. ,55s ;.lss ~
Inc new ship Vermont, one of the Japan expe-
oiuon, ls still in dock at Boston g4ssss88a a.3
! Inc United States steamship John Hancock, of
tne Japan squadron, was taking in coal at Boston
on the 9Th met. $780,. q -.,.9., s.sf ss.J
The United States sloop-of-war Marion sailed
from New York on Saturday with dispatches,
bound to the coaet Of Africa, tenceft9jqin the ia
pan expedition. q - siJol s ].ss5 50 .Eiea6 .,
The United States ship Portsmouth was at San
Diego on the 18th November. s ya. fgts i IA, stt,
The United States frigate St. Lawrence, Captain
Delaney, is at Honolulu, and will shortly sail
for Valparaiso. The presence OF such a vessel is
much needed at the islands 45t5 r.6g,l
The United States brig of-war Dolphin was still
in the Iagus at the laet dates 5s,.fo b ta se.
Norfolk Herald, Jan Ia.
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20 THE LARGEST
SILK, RIBBON, AND TRIMMING HOUSE
/ .at.a@Ess st IN NEW YORK. ~a-a.asl sa.fE
/ $500 THOMAS G.. STEARNS,

fI9''-' Importer and JObber OF
81 silks, Millinery. and Fancy Goods,
Z .5tDs - 1852 Broadpay, Neto York,
TIAS now in store and is daily receiving and
II offering at the lowest prices, a complete as
sortment of goods in his line, embracing all the
various styles and designs, consisting of Black and
Fancy Silks, Marcenes, Florences, Shawls,
Trimmings, Bonnet Ribbons, Taffeta and Satin
Ribbons, Dress Trimmings of all kinds. French
and English Grapes, Grape Lsses, Silk Cravats
Embroideries, Gloves of II kinds, Silk Lace Mite
Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery, L. C. Hand
kerchiefs, SC. Tbeunder igned invites the atten-
ton OF the trade and his friends generally. Great
inducements offered to cash and short time buyers
THOS. G. STEARNS, I62 Broadway,
Between Liberty ST. and Maiden Lane, N. Y.
Dec 25-1y
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Ma. MEAGHEaIa ST. LoUIs-Mr Meapher. the
eloquent Irish patriot, has been delivering lectures
in St. Louis, and the Directors of the Mercantile
Library Association of that city gave him dinner,
at which there 10 said to have been some fine
speeches delivered.
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PANTS NOT A Local TKRM.-A man was tried
at Cambridge day or two since for stealing pair
of '.Pants." The theft was proved; but it was
claimed for the defence that no such garment as
s'pants" was known in law. The objection was
allowed and the Complaint dismissed ''-- q
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GEsEaAL PIERcE returned to Andoyer on We'd
nesday He is recovering rapidly from the effects
of the railroad accident. Mrs. Pierce, we are
happy to learn, ia improving ae-v.sz aa9al 70
----~S1. -~-.-o Boston Transcript, l4th. S
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Fac AT DUsueuE:-Th Thursday afternoon a fire
buildings on Main street, opposite the NAPLES
House and above. were destroyed. Among other
buildings destroyed the pork house Of Mr.
Langworthy .-Helena lido. Str Il-''1.t5'' sc ''-'
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The celebrated viii of r T. .Hairston, of Henry
county, Mississippi, by which his whole estate,
amounting to hall mliono of dollars, is given to a
little negro, was ad United to record at the last
term of the county court. II All .,l-f,-s -
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A,r;pal Of the 4,ob;a at Ne,, York

NEW YonK, January TO- The Arabia from Hall
fax has arrived. Napoleon returned to Paris on
the 2sth, but was received with mo enthusiasm.
Austria, Russia, and Prussia. bad not yet recog-
nised him. The Ensli minister had taken pos.
session Of bis official quarters 10 ,sislEs 90.
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MoNuMrsT TO THOMAS HooD-The publication
in Eliza Cooks journal of "Lihes Written at
Kensall-green Cemetery" has induced the friends
of Thomas Hood, in England, to raise funds for
the purpose OF placing a monument over the re-
mains of ''Poor Ho0d..'' In furtherance CT this
design, committee of the Wilmington Club have
volunteered their services TO aid IN obtaining the
requisite funds, and at their request Miss Eliza
Cook has consented to be treasurer of the fund
The amount already subscribed is e236 1885, Pa
A letter has recently been received in this city,
from one of the principal parties connected with
the object above alluded to, asking aid from the
American admirers of the dead poet, and sub
scription book is now open, at the bookstore Of
Ticknor, Reed Fields, for the purpose of record
ing names, and receiving moneys, however small
the amount Boston TrG,lscript. q 1870 -.---'
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DRIVATE LIFE OF. DANIEL WEBSTER, by
Dec 8sjIKa@ FRANCK TAYLOR.