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ENGINEER DEPARTMENT,

WAsHlNeToN, February Is, 1883
b}ROPOSALS will be received at this Office until
i the 18th of March, 1858, for dredging channel
through the inner and outer bars Of this harbor 100
feet in width by length for the inner bar of about
220 yards, and for the outer of about 200 wards 90
as to give uniform depth over both these bars.
Inc oo amount OF earth to be removed is estimated
al SoOO cubic yards for the inner and 5000 cubic
yards for the outer bar, in all Id 600 cubic wards
more or less, for the two.
The outer bar is composed of coarse sand, the
at low tide.
The inner bar, which lies about 700 yards inside
OF the former, is composed of coarse compact gra-
vel, and has depth OF feet at low water on the
shoalest part ofthe channel over it.
The mean range of the tides in the harbor of
bridgeport is 81 feet, and the greatest depth Of
water in which the earth will require 10 be raised
will not be over IA feet.
The earth excavated from the orlter bar Is tn he
disposed of by dumping on the shoal ground 300
yards to the east of the channels; that from the
inner bar may be deposited $50 Yards to the west
war;, or else upon the shoal ground 800 yards to
the eastward of it.
The channels to be excavated will be marked
OUT Dy an ohcer or an agent of the Engineer De
Partment, and the proper execution Of the work
Will also be similarly superintendent
The proposals, which to be sealed and en-
dorsed as customary will state the price per cubic
yard of earth removed above. ).
Payments will be made monthly at the rate of
eighty per cent the value of the work perform-
ed, as measured and estimated by an agent of the
United States; the remaining twenty per cent. to
be paid over to the contractor upon the faithful
execution, according to the terms OF the contract
OF the work provided for, which is required TO be
completed prior to the first of November, 1853
The Engineer Department reserves the privilege
of fixing the amount of earth to he excavated and
removed. go as to bring the thereof within the
limits of the present appropriation for this i'm
provement,a
For further information, application may be
mace, by letter or otherwise, TO Captain George
button, Corps of Engineers, at New Haven, Conn.
JOS. G. TOTEM
49,. BIT. Rric- Gen and Col Enninonr-
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TO DRUGGISTS AND MERCHANTS
THROUGHOUT THE UNION.

TO DRUGGISTS AND MERCHANTS
THROUGHOUT THE UNION.
II B. MCCULLOUGH Manufacturer and Deal
LIE er in Paints, Oils, &C., No. 14l Maiden
Lane, New York. respectfully invites the attention
OF Druggists and Merchants throughout the Union
to his large and extensive assortment of PAINTS
OILS, SC, of the BEST AND PUREST QUAIL
TIES, which be offers for sale on very moderate
terms, both TO cash and close-time buyers. Below
are enumerated some of the leading articles:
White Lead in oil, in kegs of 25 to 5O0Ibs
Black Paint, Yellow Ochre, Ven. Red, in OIL
Patent Dryer, Spanish Brown, Terra de Sienna
in oil.
TIMBER, Chrome Imperial, and ArsenicaI Greens,
in oil. Gr =
Prussian Blue, Chrome Yellow and Verdieris.
in oil
Varnishes of all kinds
Linseed Oil, Raw and Boiled Putty, Whiting
Chalk, Lamp Black.
American and English Ven. Red, Chrome Red
and Yellow, dry.
India Red, Red Lead, and Litharge, dry.
Stone, French and Yellow Ochre, dry.
Chrome Paris, and Brunswick Green drv
French and American Window Glass
Druggists and others in want of any of the above
mentioned articles will find it to their interest to
call, as our facilities for manufacturing and pur
CHASING, and our experience in the business give
US advantages in selling over most of those in the
same line.
4. D. B. MCCULLOUGH,
Jan 13-3mif l4l Maiden Lane. N. Y
EOUND-On Pennsylvania avenue, Yesterday.
Il a BREASTPIN.
Found, on the evening of the 4th instant, val
liable Gold BRACELET. The owners will please
call at the republic office.
Feb Is
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MARRIED.

On Thursday morning, by the Rev. John C.
SMITH, Mr.. THOS. MORRISETT to Miss FRAN.
CES, daughter of Mr.. JOHN ANDERSON, all of this
city.
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LooKlNG-GLAss wAREuors,
Looking-Giasses !, Rean..s -.

Looking-Giasses at Reduced Price.
lrTNHEs APPLICATION of machinery to,bs 49,
4 struction of Looking glasses has indeed WORKED
an entire revolution in their manufacture. of
which am enabled TO produce The most perfect
and beautiful articles, and to sell them at rates de-
flying competition. Jobbers, country merchants
and buyers generally, are respectfully invited to
call and examine this extensive stock, consisting
Of every style and size, from fifty cents dozen 70
I'VE hundred dollars each. The trade supplied at
the lowest prices, with frames, &C., SC, of every
description, in their composition state
RICHARDS KINGSLAND,
9 Warehouse 3S Courtlandt street,
Feb io-sw Factory lS5 Duane ST., New York
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TRENToN, n. j., February 24.-Mr. Yreom de-
clines the appointment of Chief Justice. Alexan-
der Wurts is generally talked of as his successor
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TO ALL WHOM m NAV coNCEPN
Feb 22-eodtd

ENoR sALE.-A new three-story brick Dwell
Il ing centrally situated, and within one SQUARE
OF pennsylvania avenue. tits buitin an improved
and convenient manner; the main building con.
tanning two large drawing-rooms and five cham.
bere; the back building has eight rooms, and in
the yard there are two large and convenient els.
terms The neighborhood is rapidly improving
The premises will be shown on application to c.
Gautier, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th
street. For terms apply to
CHUBB BROTHERS,
FEB l6--d2w Opposite Treasury.
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Gr1-Board OF Health.-A stated meeting of
the Board will be held on Saturday, goth instant,
at a O'Clock, p. m. Feb rs
MAGIC HUNTING WATCHES, RICH
1Fl JEWELRY, Ssc.-M w. GAIT & BRO
Their offer a beautiful assortment Of superior
Gold Watches, with fsmagic'' hunting cases
new article, which can be worn as ordinary hunt
ing watches, or changed at viii into those with
exposed faces
Besides complete assortment of Ladies' and
Gentlemen's Watches of every description, they
offer magnificent stock of Diamond and other
rich styles of Jewelry the lowest possible rates.
NJ. w. GAIT & BROTHER,
Sign of the Golden Eagle, Penn ay,,
Feb 95-3t between 9Th and 10Th SITS.
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NOR sALE-A BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
II of large size, having two principal stories,
with basement and garnet, and three-story back
building connected; good sized lot is attached
with alleys on the side and rear. The property ia
situated on the east eide of 18th street, south Of
street, and at present occupied by Mr.. Kerr
Also for sale, several other Dwelling HOUSES
and number of Building LOTS in different mar
OF the city; amongst which is Lot No. g. in square
50, in the First Ward, on Pennsylvania avenue,
near the Ground Tops
For terms, &c., apply to
Feb l5-2aw3w D street mar 1tb
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Doors open at O'Clock; the curtain will be
raised at y. The box office will be opened dailv.
from 10 O'Clock a. m. to O'Clock p. M
Feb Oh
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THE WONDER OF THE AGE!

The Stereoscopic, or Solid Daguerreotypes.
STEREOSCOPY, or the art of giving to pictures
ofie, has been pronounced, by scientific men, the
most wonderful discovery ever made in OPTICS
The effect is really magical. The picture appears
the size of fe and stands out in alto relievo like
piece of sculpture, rather like the living being.
Specimens of this wonderful art may be seen at
WHITEHURST'S 3.
Gallery, Pennsylvania avenue, near A. street,
Where they are taken in their fullest perfection.
Jan 90 rig 54Hi
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MAPS OF MEXICO AND CENTRAL
4fl AMERICA;-J. DIST URNELL, 1913 Broad
way, has issued new editions of the Treaty Map OF
the Republic of Mexico, and q Typographical Map
of Central Notwithstanding the Atrato route,
the Panama route, the Nicaragua route, the Te-
huantepec route, and the Mescala route from the
Atlantic to the Pacific oceans
For sale by TAYLOR sr MARRY
Feb 25 Near 9th ST. Yashinpton D. C.
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NATIONAL THEATRE.-To- night is fixed for the
benefit o. Mrs. Farren, when this distinguished &C.
tress will appear for the first time here in the
character of Madame DorivaI, in the play of the
'sBankrupt's Wife," The musical drama of the
Daughter of the Regiment" will be also played,
in which Mrs. Farren is to personate the character
of Madeiatne, and also repeat the part of Madeline
in Barnard's pleasing drama of est Mary's Eve -
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YTHEN DOLLARS REWARD.-Stolen a Iady's
IL GOLD WATCH, with gold chain, large
gold cross, and several trinkets. The above re.
ward will be given for the recovery of the same.
Jewellers are requested should ouch articles be Of
fered for sale, to stop them. Apply at Mrs. Har-
rison's Boarding House, Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween A and 9th streets
Feb 25-3t* @
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QRoNZE GOoDS.-PenduIes, Best Quality
~ French Clocks, warranted movements. or we
will take them back ~ 49,, 80 y "
Bronze Figures for Mantel Ornaments, Groups.
Candelabras, Candestick Vases, Guns. &c. of fhe
hnest finish, which offer for sale at reasonable
nrices.
T. BASTIANELLI & co..
importers of Fancy Goods, Perfumery, Sc
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FOR MOUNT VERNON AND FORT WASH
INGTON.
SUNDAYS EXCEPTED.l
Fare, round trip, 81. From Alexandria as
cents.
.4rriuing IN Washington at 3 o'clock p. M.
F. HAa1 Ha For the accommodation of
$50 strangers visiting Washington,
- the steamer THOMAS COL
LIVER will leave Washington at and Alexan-
dria at 81 O'Clock a. m.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat at 81
O'Clock a. m. Coach fare 10 cents. Persons wish
ing the coaches to call for them will leave their
names with Geo. & Thos. Parker & Co. Refresh
ments to be had on board the boat. Also good
Band of Music.
SAMUEL GEDNEY, Captain
Feb 25-TbS&Tu
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BIT. Brig. Gen. and Col Engineers.
Feb 23-dt7thMar

WAYERLEY N0yELs-Lippincott' edition
Wv complete, in IL volumes.
The Mississippi and Ohio rivers, containing pla ms
Tor the protection of the Delta from inundation
and Investigations of the practicabiity and cost of
Improving the navigation Of the Ohio and other
rivers by means of reservoirs, with appendix on
the bars at the mouths of the Mississippi By
Charles Ellet, jr., c. E l volume, with iustra-
tons.
The Footpath and Highway, or Wanderings ofan
American. BY Benjamin Moran volume.
History of New York, from its earliest settement
to the present time. By w. II. Carpenter and 4.
S. Arthur. -
Z Feb24 FRANCK IAfLOh.
HRENCH ALMANACHs FoR1s53.- Almanach
IT, de France, par ia Societe National
Almanach Picturesque.
Almanach pour Rire,
Almanach Facetieux. re
Alnaanach Drolatque.
AIYnanaoh de la Literature ct des Beaux- Arts.
Almanach de l'lltustration.
Almanach Illustre du Palais de CRYSTAL
Almanaeh Astrelogique.
Almanacb pfophetique.
Al.lanach des Sorciers.
Almanach Comique,
Almanach Rouffoa.
AIfnanach Lunatique.
Almanach des Fleurs.
Almanach des Muses. ct dee Grsces. t
Imported-a few copies only of each-direct from
Paris, by FRANCK TAYLOR.
Febl
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Nsm 1gork advertisements
LlTHOGaAPHIC' sTorrs

H INV wv our own qaarries at Solentofen. Germa
snxeny ~ superior quality and ALL SIZES IN to
ooxoo incnes, at the LtwEsr PRIcEs. "
r.1, JEG Ell & SCHWARTZ
81 if-om IL Gold street Neuy Vel
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THE LARGEST
sAAA, fSiBBQN, AND TRIMMING HOUSE
10 IN NEW YORK.
THOMAS G.. STEARNs,
importer and Jobber of

- 11h11HffOHys dHu Fancy GOODS,
l62 Broadaeay, Ne,c York,
LAS now in store and is daiIv rece;vinr .rd
offering at the lowest prices, complete as
sortment of goods in his line. embracing all the
various styles and designs consisting of Black and
Trimmings, Bonnet Ribbons, Taffeta and Satin
Ribbons, Dress Trimmings of all kinds, French
and English Grapes, Grape Lisses, Silk Cravats.
Embroderies. Gloves of all kinds, Silk Lace Mite,
Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery, L. c. Hand.
kefchleis, &c. The undersigned invites the atten-
ton of the trade and his friends generally Great
Inducements offered to cash and short time BUYERS
THOS. G. STEARNS, 1872 Broadway.
Between Libertyst. and Maiden Lane, n Y.
Dec 25-lv "
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On FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 25, 1853,
Wlil be presented the beautiful Play, in five
cd = - =
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EENHE AMERICAN DA UPHlN.-New supply of
"unquestionable proofs" that Louis XVII. was
brought over to this country when child, and
now lives in the United States, in the person of
Rev. Eieazer Williams, of Green Bay, Wisconsin
At the gency. TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Feb Bookstore, near 9Th street
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A MEXICAN ALMANAC for 1853; Boston.
IA For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Dec "a Bookstore, near9th street
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10 be followed by the musical Drama of the
DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT.
NadelaIne. Mrs. FARREN
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IRON HALL.

For One Night Oaly.
Ma. ALFRED BUNN,
(Of the Theatres Royal, Drury Lane, and Covent
Garden,)
Will deliver, on MONDAY, February %, 1858,
a Lecture on the "GENIUS AND CAREER OF
At IRON HALL, Pennsylvania avenue.
Admission 90 cents. Doors open at u lecture
begins at half-past7. $3.50 Feb 24-dtd ;
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DORTRAlTS OF EMINENT AMERICANS
u now living, with Biographical and Historical
Memoirs OF thelr hves and actions, by John Liy-
iRgston, OF the New York bar. vols svo.
FEB 70 FRANCK TAYLOR
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M USICAL INSTRUCTION BY JOSEPH g.
AZ AsESTLER. Address him through the
city post office, Dec 3I-taw3mo*
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The WAsHINGToN INFiRMARy.- e notice an act
passed by the City Councils, AID approved by the
Mayor, in reference to some legislation recently
done by the House of Representatives in aid of the
's Washington Inhrmary." The action of the
Councils seems to Us perfectly just, and in full ac-
cordance with the popular feeling of the city
we trust that if this institution is to be continued
it may be removed from its present locality and
be not suffered, along with the county jail to be
fixed nuisances on Judiciary square,
The following is a copy of the act alluded TO
above
Joint Resolution in reference to an appropriation
by Congress for the establishment OF an lnflrm-
airy for transient persons in the city OF wash
ington.
Whereas We have seen, with pride and pleasure,
the frequent manifestations of the beraity OF the
Congress Of the United States in appropriations
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CRIMINAL CoURT.-Yesterdayw was the day fixed
for the trial of William B. Sasacer to answer
charge of murder. The witnesses not all being in
attendance, the case was postponed to Monday
next-to which day the court thereupon adjourned
without transacting any other business.
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Treasury Department, Feb. 22 1851.
A Ii PERSONS having books belonging To the
"A Library OF the Treasury are requested to re-
turn them forthwith.
Feb 23--lwn
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TO conclude with the Drama, in two acts, by
Bayles Barnard, esq.,, author of '.Luclle,'' sNer.
vous Man, &C., of
ST. MARY'S EVE
Major W Wentworth MIR. A. w. FENNo
Madallne Mrs. FARREN 4
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Farewell benefit of Mrs. FARREN.
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THE BANKRUPTs WIFE.
Madam Dorival Mrs FARREN
Highland Fling. 49,. >. Miss ANNIE WALTERS.
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To the Public.
Any person who may have any thing asked for
IN this circular is requested to regard it as person
ally addressed to himself.
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NO. 45S Broadway, East side, below Grand
st. Manufactory No. 40 Greene ST.. Y.
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The arrangements generally appear to have
been we'll matured, judging from the admirable
manner of their execution, and the satisfaction
which they afford.
The hall is to be open daily from ten m, to
ten p. m. except Thursdays and Saturdays, when,
for the accommodation of the Judges, it will not
be opened until one O'Clock in the afternoon. No
money ia to be received at the doors; and no per-
son leaving the hall can return without second
payment. No smoking will be allowed in any part
ofthe building. (Wewi it were possible to pre-
vent the use of chewing tobacco, for it would be
shame well nuisance to spit the tessellated
pavement.)
The price Of single admission to the exhibition
is twenty-five cents; season ticket convertible
into Membership 49, a gentleman's season tick
ct, (not convertible into membership, and admit
ting only one person and not transferrable) S So
lady's season ticket 81.
Respect to the rules and regulations generally.
which are consPicnonsly posted, will prevent much
misunderstanding and conduce to the comfort of
visit 2rs. g
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Iud.J PIdnteTs' l7dU0cdLe
[Intelligencer please copy.]
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PROPOSALS FOR IMPROVING THE HAIR
BOR OF BRIDGEPORT, CONN.

Feb l-2aw4m
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MrRprR.-We learn from letter, under dat,
Cknrch Extension.
r., a. E{,t.r At TRrN u TsyArurs.

Sm; As q member Of the Reformed Dutch
Chnrch Of the City Of Nev-York and q jealous
advocate for the extension Of this Evangelical and Ven
cradle Dissemination Of chrstsss (whO were % years
in advance Of al other denominations Of Christians in
psnsns the staadsd OF the Cross in this city) feel
much rejeieed tt the encouraging PrOspecs Of speedy
ADJUSTMENT by the Coa1 OF Equity Of the Prihe-ly
lerscies Of Mrs c S;eeuvyck and J. Hrpendiack-
the annual proceeds Of which amounting TO sbou,
slO0ooO were soleuay dedicated BY those benevolent
donors 70 be regularly spphsd % tie payment OF the
salaries Of the Pastor MEiSsrs o. hi D.-0|tSa
,;oa IN tbs CITY "aa3; = 20 o,ir PzPosS ors" AID
bv this ample aSon provision Is made for the sup
Dor, OF al who may AboF in word and do-rine II this
department Of Gods vineyard FOR may years 70 cone,
so a. to free them from al worldly aud pat them
in position preach the gospel without fear favor
20 oil who may attend Their nais~y-
And this ample provision il made for the support
81 TIE ministry would mot seriously urge The pro
prey ID TIE TIVE Clssss c: S.wYork - sP70inI s~cA
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Rhinebeck VS.. Psychology.

RBrNEBEcX, Thursday, March 81, 1853.
To The Editor Of The v. y. Tribune;
SIR: Messrs Valentine and Stearns we're
tried in this village yesterday, at the suit Of the
Corporation, and ssddled with verdict Of 90 for de-
hyering lectures "ElectroPsychology' and exper-
imenng before the audience in illustration of the go
called sciences, without taking out license under
ordinance of the said CopOr sOn for the regulation OF
shows and exhibitions in midst for money.
In defence il urged that the lectures and expert
ments purely scientific and therefore, privileged
under a proper construction of the audience. TINS
brought 10 the stand witnesses the subjects operDted
on at the lectures who terrified without exception, that
they were wholly under the control OF the operators IN
body and soul-that there was no colusion between
them and that they performed their various antics, and
submitted 10 the various illusions pracced upon their
senses without the power of resistance.
A. this 30 far a. know, is the only instance IN which
the subjects of these experiments have been compelled
10 testify in Of law 10 their relations 10 the Oper
sior and the OF the effects exhibited think
the result worthy of record, Yours, truly
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D,spoSrs1 CrypK-The EUicotriHe &C lat

A DIsHosEsT CLERK The EHicotriUc (Catt.
Coz ta0n gives the particulars Of some developments
in reference 10 a man named Croker, who has been
employed in that town for about four years past az
clerk in several stores IL has been discovered that
during that time he has carried extensive system
of ENLIGHTENMENT Of money and goods. In November
last he enterednto partnership with Mr. w T. Harrison,
OF that village One two changes in the hrm trans
PRED and about a month ago Mr. Harrison became sole
proprietor. few days after this last change, and at
tha request of Mr. Harrison, Mr.. Croker went TO New
York for a supply OF goods Harrison giving him $1,000
10 cash for that purpose Mr. Croker was heard Of snd
seen in NewYork by many of the creditors OF the old
frrn 10 all OF whom he declared that he had no money
10 pay on debit bat wished to make new accounts The
old houses declined and he found other parties willing
TO sell to him. Of whom he purchased sl,l0) or $1,000
worth OF goods upon the credit of Harrison, keeping
the money VI. had furnished him After completing hi-
purchaser, he left the city, he said % visit some
friends I'm BALTIMORE since which time he has not been
heard of from. Some gentlemen OF the village last
week visited the residence Of Cookers brOthernaw
and found 800 worth of properly dry goods, &C.
stored away in trunks and boxes, which were identified
as belonging TO different stores. The brother inlaw.
together with his wife. have been arrested tired, aud
the former held 20 bail in the OF $500. Later dis
closures show that goods have been carried OF to the
amount Of a., 900 to 5000