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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25
The Annual Ealt OF tho Now York Fire dc.
paltmSnt.

The annual ball of the New York Fire Department wa
held Last evening at the Ator Place Opera House Not
whstanding the severity of the weather. the ball was
attended by Of tho most brilliant audiences that II
ever lot to witness The parquette boarded over
and continued back to the end OF the building. The
boxes Hastily ornamented with Artificial flowers and
eSergreens, ane occupied by number e aose who
N not join in the dances Two magnificent canopies OF
white and red oserhung the floor and presented very
handsome appearance The dancing commenced about
eight O'Clock and continued until six O'Clock this morn
ing The dresses the occasion by both ladies and
gentlemen were OF the most tasty and and costly de-
fcrpon. Everybody enjoyed themselves heartily the
Floor Committee eserng themselves to the utmost to
render happy the condition vi the ladies and gentlemen
assembled Fashion, in all its varied FORMS present
on the occasion and even the uppertendom degned
appear among tho New York remen Inc affair was al.
together one OF the best got up of the season. the
audience being composed OF the sle of the city The
aupTer was magnificent supper indeed and was par
taken OF about midnight The choicest viands and wines
were served up by the The dances were chiefly
dances The music very fine, and the admir,,-
tion Of all those assembled The number Of tickets sold
for the ball anouptel to 500 The price being fixed at S.
the sum realized by the sale Amounted 10 81 ODO Do
ducug the expenses, which estimated 81 600 the
net proceeds the lal for the widows and or hans OF
the New York lirc department VIII in all probability
amount TO f3 oo Several of the Conaop Council were
present, lisp the Chief Eng iu.er
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25
Affairs In Albany.

BUT LITTLE DONE IN THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FOR COMPLETING THE CANALS ETC.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE HERALD.
ALBANY, Jan. pa, 1858
Mr. Reekmans anti.lbe law embraces only reporters
and publishers of legislative debates and documents 1t
should go further, and allow truth in every case be
told.
Mr.. Conger introduced bill to amend the constitution
and provide for loan to finish the canals.
Mr. Vanderbilts bill was not presented though it is
believed it will embrace similar provisions.
long debate ensued upon the question of appropri.
atng the surplus profits Of savings banks There are at
present. millions OF unclaimed deposits in those institu
TONS which the Legislature, for sessions en-
deavored to dispose Of, but as vet without success
The incoming bankers much distressed for basis
They are endeayorng to induce the Legislature to allow
city stocks TO be taken.
Mr.. Champlin will introduce bill Of this character It
wants looking into.
Mr. Benjamin Smith, democrat from st. Lawrence
wants canal plan brought forward forthwith. Though
lie was desperately opposed to Mr. Cooey's joint resou-
luton OF seven MEMBERS he wants the committees
OF the House. and all the members of the Senate
tribute, from the penude OF their wisdom to devise
some plan to complete the canals. There very few
who believe old ST. Lawrence will cast for the
speedy enlargement That section is too much interested
in the Ogdensburg railroad.
motion was made TO reconsider the vote taken on
Saturday by which Dir. Cooleys canal committee were
rejected, but 1t failed Several abolition members Mr.
Hendee whig OF Livingston leading of let off large
quantities c antislavery sentiments upon the Madia
solution lis hard to smother agitation.
The remainder OF the day spent by Mr. Burroughs
In denuncation OF Governor Scymour's message. His
speeches for several days have fallen upon stones and
not member IN the House thought his remarks worthy
of reply. W.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25
Items from the South.
MEXICAN AFfAIvG-LATFR FROM NAssAU-pgrfA-
DELPHIA OYsTxR BOATS SEIZED. BTc
BALUMORK Ian 1879

MEXICAN AFfAIEG-LATFB FROM NAssAU-PuILh A.
DELPHIA OYsTxR BOATS SEIZED. Krc.
BALTIMORE, Jan "a 1853
Two bSsk New Orleans mans have been received, the
papers containing rdvces from the city Of Mexico the
23d ult from which learn tina. the Mexican govern
nzent had intercepted several letters Of Gen Uaya to
rnrt2ans in the city, in which he Informed them he
awaited government orders in the where he would
attack, under Gen. Miaon and hinder Guadaajara from
again acknowledging tie central government On this
e MH'or remarks that the President il the watch,
ana mas At Command ic7ce capable " de ting all
tempts TO ,outionize the Capitol One of Con Uraqas
letters intiates that he Is ,faid s from the camp
lest his troops should deert. r
An arrival At Charleston BRING Nassau tes TO the sh
instant. The cholera ~ II prevailing and had in
creased ancs Christmas Brig Chatsworth from Rio 70.
New York nas into Nassau she 21st ut with loss Of
sails and leaklcS
The sloop Hero schconers and Susan OF
Philadelphia, seized in the bay to-day and taken
into Annapolis for violation of the oyster laws The
crew OF the Hero AGe desperate resistance but were
fnally oyerpovered by the sheris pose. Tbs els
were forfeited to the State but the faed and
released
Rachel Coivin, millionaire died hero to day.
Mr.. Nonros the e .or of the Pa,iot now pronounced
out Of danger.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25

NEw ORLEANS Jan. .s-Noon
Cotton il quiet and dealers anxiously -uiting the
steamers advises The sales far have been bales
NEw ORLEANS, Jan. 21--P. NJ
The Fees of cotton to-day O. 900 bales the better
qualities being rrn at full prices The sales OF the week
were bales The increased receipts at all Southern
ports, over last year hav, been a6l 900 baea. Stock
3l4 900 bales Freishs To Liverpool 5sths. Sterling
exchange "a to
CHARLESTON Jan. -, 1853.
Sales of cotton today ZOO bales at s16c. Ss4c
Prces favor sel.ess Mddiag fair IL quoted l0hc.
BALTIMORE, Jan. "a 1853
Sales 200 teoyes, at &c to Sc. Hogs We quote at
7c to &C. Flour unsettled small sales at &c H. being
12Mc decline.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25
Interesting Letter froa, General Pierce to the
Mayor Of BostOn.

BooSoN, Jan. "A, 1883.
At the meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen this evening,
Mayor seaver read the following letter, dated
MY DEAR SIR-
When the committee Of the city government OF Boston
personally pre- scented to the official resolution, and
ao your very kind and gratifying letter. inviting TO
accept ON way to the seat of government the hosI
taites OF the city, expressed, verbally, thanks and
acceptance siang, at the same time that my ncl
nations would prompt me to desire that my journey
might be performed without public demonstration. on
upon with such crushing wsigh II wia of course be
expected that will proceed to The seat oi ey quietly
and privately the modes Of public travel will permit
am by no means nsensibe to the kindness with which
you proposed to receive You will do she justice
20 believe tlat fully appreciate the evidence of
OF Boston, and that deeply feel the sentiments of
commence contained in your invitation,--but I
would not be understood supposng that your
conrtees extended to account Of any personal
That they spring from noble motives, and that you pro-
pose TO receive me the representative of principle
which Is uppermost in hearts The basis of that
principle is The sacredness OF the Union-as with
viii ever be inseparabe from the revered and grateful
memory Of foremost il will be cherished by
is's in the republic Whatefcr anxictes may vet DO in
store Tor whatever obstacles interpOse the
way ii duty have undyipg faith that shall never
taer in my dcI oon to this object; and look with fear
less confidence for the support Of all patrots-men of
whatever partyn endeavors to preserve that union
OF the States and the supremacy Of the laws which are
the sures guarantees OF piness for the present
and the future.
Permit me TO repeat my sense Of obligation 10 YOU, and
believe me, very truly your obedient servant,
FRANK PIERCE.
TO the Hon. BENJAMIN sEAvKR Mayor Of the ci,y Of
BOyton
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25
From Boston.
LOsA nE THE RARK COMPFER. ETC.

LOSS or THE BARK CoMPTgH, ETC.
BosroS, Jan, ~, 1853.
The bark Compeer, Capt. Ieyd, from New York, No
yember TO- was lost in Maranham Bay, December IL
The saved. We have further particulars.
The ship Hannibal arrived this morning from Calcutta
was ashore below last night, bot steamer sent to
her assistance, and she got oil without damage.
Tho storm OF Sunday and warm sun today havo
toroycd the ssghng and rendered the streets almost
impassnble.
Judge Caleb Cushing Is quite Ill OF scsres fever at his
residence, in Nevburyport.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25

FATAL ACCIDENT AT COLUMBUS, OHIo.-On
Friday afternoon, az company of men were en-
gagged in widening the deep excavation on the Piqua
road, west of our depot portion OF the bank sud-
denly gave way, and in its fall killed two lrishmen
who were working there. One was completely
buried beneath the mass. and the other was thrown
back against the car with such force TO split his
head open, killing him instantly. Their names were
John Moran 1ij William 0'Brien.-Cspmbrs Jour
nol Jos,, %.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25
United States Circuit Court.
Before Hon. Judge Belts.

SENTENCE TO THE STATE PRISON.
JAN. 4.--George Primrose, seaman, who pleaded
guilty to an Indictment for assault with dangerous
weapon on Evan JONES' on board the American ship
Howard, was sentenced TO three years at hard
labor in the State prison. and also to 81 fine. There
was an indictment against the prisoner also for man
slauphter
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25
The Michigan Legislature.

TIE MAINE LAw--rHE SCHOOL QUESTION.
LANSING, Jan. 81, 1882.
Several Maine law" petitions have been presented be-
fore the Committee of the Whole. A law will probably
pass but Of stringent FORM TO DEPEND for It's adop
lion on vote Of the people Of the state.
The feeling on the school question grows stronger.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25
Raiiroa; sI.yemensa IN Michigan.

-.
"a largo meeting held Saturday, in favor cs a
Gcnei al Railrosdlaw
There much ocbse twecn the Centrai and Southern
Railroads, es to who shall build the Detr At and Toled,
road
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25

PnIADEPIuA Jan 24--P. NJ
SNOW bas been falling s day at P,ttsburg and Cham.
bersburg. II commenced falling herc q, ten O'Clock TO-
night.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25
House Of Representatives.

WASHINGTON Jan 2l 1853
run .,,,,ona, ,,ro,, awe
A ''''of '.ds
S HOUSTON offered resolution that, until Otherwise
ordered the hour Of meeting be IL O'Clock and the bills
maxim, ,n,rorr;anons eor sr,,,;,c. aoaio,;o, a e.
,bo s,,,a.. or ,ho ..,a. ..a - -. .as :. -,
~ fP " ~ s " s'y' i'sS o's iA
steamers ana paying the civil ana diplomatic expenses
OF be made the special order after one clock
each day until all shall be disposed Of
Objection was made to the introduction the resou.
tion.
Mr. Houston, (dem.) of Ala moved for suspension of
the rules which disagreed to- by yeas 90 nays 70
not two thirds.
RAILROAD LANDS wASTKp ny IOWA
Mr.. CLARK, (dem.) OF Iowa. introduced bill giving
lands Iowa for raira purposes which was reorred 70
the committee on Pnhhc lands
IHs M PAssaei OF SENATE Bills
rour senate oi5 we're severany taken up ana passed
anu various unsuccessful efforts were made TO suspend
the ruies Tor similar purposes.
=, IhE uNrto STATS couEiS--cAsrs OF COY crMrr.
Nr. MCIANAHAS, (dom OF Pa. asked leave to report,
from the Judiciary Committee bill in addition to seve
RAJ acts regulating process IN the United states Courts
ooecton Deing mace, ne moved to suspend the rules
Mr. JONES ldem OF Tenn inquired whether this oAl
was not TO punish contempt Of conrtY
Mt McLANAiAS epiied at,rnahvey
hr JONES asked whether II dd not authorize courts IN
one state to send for persons in another state to answer
Tor contempt.
slr McIANA'ua said he would answer with the consent
OF the House
Many members objected
The SPEAKER seid debate not in order end the House
refused to suspend the rules
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25

The Southerner at Charleston.
CHARLESTON Jan. % 1883
The u :. mail steamship Southcrner Capt. VIM Foster
arrived here OF nine o'clock on Saturday evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25

"AS EXTENSIVE PRINTING OFFicE."-The Bos-
ton Times, from which the above heading is quoted.
appears to be pretty well posted concerning tho in
ternal arrangements of printing establishments
Speaking Of our comp osing room, the Times says:-
The composing of the NEw YORK HEIAIp estab-
ishment Is probably the largest this continent 1t Is
IN the n IN story the building and has front of
hundred feet on Fulton and seventy five Nassau
There employed in It, foreman in chief, night
editor who 10 also printer an assistant foreman with
deputy four proof readers rcy or, corrector Of re-
vsed proofs whose duty II Is to take the proofs
another who attends TO standing advertisemcnts two.
ship news compositors who distributes types ea
occasions require and clears away the p forty four re-
gular compositors and two printers devils There ar
services are the disposal OF the establishment In cosc
of emergencythe whole forming total Of eighty one
persons II bnt yesterday that eight good com
postors performed all the labor in that department or
this immense concern.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-25
SUPREME coURT--IN CHAxBERs

Before the Hon. Judge Norris
he following correct copy OF tho order made by tbs
case Of John g Austin and others Sin my opinion there
rs 90 much doubt the questions portion thereof
raised BY the within bill Of exceptions TO render II
pedient 70 take the Judgment Of the Supreme Court
thereon
SPECIAL TERM.
Before Hon Judge Edwards.
An order OF foreclosure granted Saturday last
At the suit Of Marshall o. Roberts against the Americam
Art Onion tho Governors Of the Almshouss and John NJ
Covycns
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1853-06-21
Work for agne Fourth .

Under this head The Columbia South
Csrolininn, of Monday urges upon the
people Of Richand Distric, the proprie,y
Of forming on the fourth of July next C.
Calhoun Monument Association, for the
purpose If aidIngin the erection of y mcnu-
ment to the memory Of Carulina's great
man. We can think of no nobler way OF
celebrating tho birthday OF American lib
erty than, this suggested, and would rar-
,cularly collihe .ttenion of the citizens
Of Sumtcrville to Il. There are no cc.e-
brl,.ons 10 be in this District on that day,
tia. we nave heard of, aud the fourth beng
sa.e.day will draw number Of persons to
town, who we doubt not Will cheerfuly
lend their aid in doing honor to the llustri-
olia dead. Let 40: Sumner be behind her
ncighbo'ng Distrcts.
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! Rabl,,,. Gap Isaalre.sd:.

II seems that northern capitalists
ar are wide awake as to the importance
and value OF this enterpsize. a gen.
t'eInan Of Ableville District, who
seems to spe;.k ef caMctiro, has Inform.
cd the editor of the AnbVii!r Ban.
ne. ner tint Northern joint Stock Com.
pany have made a;prop6sit:ai TO tho
itpl tiabpun Gap Ra;Iroad C9n4H.py, to
take the entire contract to' butid their
.Ioso, pledging themselves 60 esaplcte
!. J y, IN taree and n shalf Years, upon the
following terms: To subscribe for
one.fourth ofzthe stock to ba paid
for in work, sr one-four,h they, will
tsae the bonds "t' the Company, the
remaining sne.haif to be paid for in
cash as the work progresses. If this
proposition be accepted, :. places
TINS grand prcjcc. beyond the !. posi-.
biiity Of doubt.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1853-06-21
Chinese. YJisaias.

Tic Rev. Mr. JENKINS. Missionary To
China. lectnEcd in this place OF yesterday
(fhnrsday) e:naing 20 large and inter
est"o ..aience; after the lecture Il colcc.
ti"n was taken up. which We arc informed
fn!y sustained the character for iihcralitv
IN he christian community Of Sumtcryillc.
Mr.. JENKINS has with HIM a native Chi.
nesc, who III his national costume attracts
no little attention.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1853-06-21
Dssseh OF NGa5or McClc,snmd.

The Ca'!den Journal OF the 2ls, inst,
Announces the death in that place oi al Old
and valued citizen, Majnr IoAH McC1EL-
LAsp, who died on Sunday evening ast.
hlnjor hlcCLELL.ND was owe. eighty
years of age, and had seryed his country
rs an officer under Genera! Jackson. He
and Gen. Scott, wc believe, were Captains
at tho same time.
For number Of years, he has hecn a
leaning member of the Episcopal Church
Of Camden. and deu in the faith and com.
mnnion Of that Church.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1853-06-21

ISFoRMAT1oS.-In consequence OF
numerous inquiries from persons re-,
siding in other States, we repuhlisll
an article which appeared in our col.
umns some weeks since in reference to
long cotton. We add the following
replies to additional queries in let
ter from ali Alabama correspondent.
The best wild lands sell from $S to
IL per acre for hammock lands unim.
proved. We believe about ten acres
to the land, besides provision crop is
usually cultivated, the number Of bales
to the land will depend on the quan
tity of land cultivated, pine lands are
more easily worked than hammock
lands and more acres can be cultiva-
ted, but the product is less. We sup
pose that two to three bales per hand
would be aboutthe run ofth product
Of Sea Island Cotton planting--the
Long cotton bales usually weigh about
400 lbs. to the bale, in good bagging.
.All5this description of cotton3is now
worth forty oents per pound. !,
s. JsositlS I JSl1speys r sae
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1853-06-21
OsaD ExcHanpsaSs,

The North British RericlD for Nav has
been received. and presents The following
table "i contents: Macg,.Iivray's British
BIRDS, Internal Relations and tn" principles
OF orr Foreign Policy. Rlnsens II ppobly
,"s. English licx,mote.s, Ruth; The
Reign Of Fon,ale NovcIsts, Memoirs o,
French Protestantism. life under an Ital.
ian Despotism, Glimpses Of OF Poetry, The
Higher instruction and its Representatives
ID Scotland. Wellington in the Peninsula
Layard's Assy:ian Discoveries.
The Southern Stdndard.-B. C. Pass.
IY, Esq. has withdrawn from tn. Editorial
department OF this paner. which he has
conducted with amcl skill, and d;stingr sh.
ed ability, and ID succeeded by LEosIDAs
W. SpRATr, m whom tho management, Of
The Standard fas for aome time dsyolyel
The Edinburg Reriep.--We have re,
ceived from the publishers in this country
Mcssrs. Lconar,i Scott g. Co., Kew York
the April number Of th!a monthly, which
p7eserts tn. following table of contents -
Alison's History OF Europe since 1878
Marriage will a deceased Wic's Sister
The ChutcH 0! England in the Noun. aims
Recent Novels, Agatha's Husband, Mr.
D!sracli, his character and career, Public
Education, Marcellus, Memoirs OF the r..
storatiul, The Income Tax. w
The South Carolinian.--The propretorl
OF this populaf and valuable paper offeI
one hall interest in it for sale. The Caro-.
linian has n ,argc circulation and an oy,en
sive advertising patronage.
The Family Friends. A. GopmaS the
Editor and Publisher of this widely circu.
lated paper advertscs for partner. Eiit
present iuties being more than his health
will allow him to bear. We should thinL
this good opportunity for any one wish
ing to enter the newspaper business.
The Southera PGtrist.--C. j. ELroR D
Esq, the junior Editor has withdrawn
from his connection with this paper, anc
transferred tho proprietorship to his brothel
Dir. 6. !. ERR,sGToa ELFoRD. The Eiitori,
al department still continues under the
management OF that able and seomplishst
wraas D y. PsBBr, Eaq;
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1853-06-21

BABIES IN Cy,JRcH.--I following
incident. resa ed IN the April number
of TIE Ladies Repository, shows that
bables in chrrt. ,~e not always re.
gardcd a. n,.san2 $. There is some.
thing ve"y touching about II:
"h brother just returned from Cal
ifo-ris says he WAS present in the c,n.
grega,i'n Of Brother Owen, when a
babe in the arIns of its2nlo,iler began
TO CRY. A thing So unusual in Califor.
mia attracted not d little attention, al,
the mother r;Y:e to. retire. sDon't
leave saiG the preacher; the sound OF
that babes voice is. more. Interesting
to many in his congregation than my :
own. it is perhaps the sweetest mus.
10 many q man has heard since a
long time ago he stoS leave of
his distart home The effect was
instantaneous and powerful, and a
large portion Of the congregation melt
ed into tears"
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1853-06-21
PRopEprY OF MARRIED WOMEN.

PRopEnrY OF MARRIED WOMEN
Under the requirements Of the consti
triton, the Legislature of Maryland
at its recent Sc ,ion, passed the fol.
lowing act, 70 protect the property OF
the wife from tho debts of her hus-
band:
Section l. BE it enacted by the Gen.
eral Assembly Of Maryland, That the
property, real AID personal, belonging
to a woman at the time of her mar.
riage, and oil property whinh she may
acquire or receive, nfter. her marriage,
by purchase, gift, grant, devise, be-
quest. or in q course of distribution,
shall be protected from, the debts Of
her husband, and not in any way be
sEsbIe for tho. paymeDs thereof.
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SALARY AND P1cKINas.- Cap
tain General Of Cuba, according t.,
one of tho newspaper correspondents,
receives uli annual moome of u lit.
tic over four hundred thousand dol.
lars, of which amount only $4,000 is
rs regular salary, $3.50, 900 being his
revenue from the slave importatinms
s24, 900 from passport fees, s3a, 900
from the appointments Of subordinate
officers allowance for extra expenses,
and anout $4,000 from o,hor sonrces.
TmE y. s. Consul AT HAvAsA.-A
letter from Havana reports that
Judge sharkcY, late .. s. Consul at
that port LETT for his home, In A.issis.
slppii, On the Cherokee, which sailed on
the I'd inst. Col. VIM. Robertson
would discharge tho duties of Com.
'nerciai Agent until tho arrival of
Judge Clayton, the newly appoint
cd Consul. @ "
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IHE CHURCH HoMI, The Third
Anniversary of, this charitable in.
stitution was celebrated on Sntur.
day, the ll.h inst. Mt St. Phillips
Church. Di;ine serrico was re.d by
the Rev. p. G. Jenkins. NJ. D. An
eloquent and beautiful discourse was
delivered by the Re-. Dr.. Davis Bish.
op elect Of tho Diocese. The annual
report was read by the Secretary, from
which we learn that the Institution has
now ID orphan girls and 10 adults
that it has property worth some Si6,.
600, and owes a debt Of $4,000, and
that it has fair prospect of becoming
widely useful Institution. The
present officers arc:
President-'Ihc Bishop Of the Dio.
cesc.
Vice Presilent-Thc Rev. F. I,
Keith. "h
Chaplain and secretary-The Rev
c. Wallace.
Trustees-The Rev. Messrs. y .hun
Howe and Campbell, Hon. d. f
Hugcr, DR.. !. NJ. Campbell, judge
Frost, Hon. Wu. Aiken, Col. E. B
White, c. y Cstr, esq. WIN. "a,
ton, esq, and ). X. Sass, ESQ.
Collection a. the d.xs'a, SOC
So Cb0s. Mcreurp.
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cD A gentleman Of Prince Georges
County, Nd, purchased some meal at
b'~denshurgs, OF Tuesdny, with which
he fed his four horses. In short time
three OF them did, .ad tho fourth was
not expected to live. Another gentle-
man i'll the village also purchased some
of the meal, and fed his hogs and ponl.
try, AMI they too died soon after eat
Ing it. 1t WAS subsequently asccrtaincd
that i'll the mill where the meal was
ground, arsenic was daily used ior The
destruction of rate, and it is supposed
that it accidentally got thrown among
he corn.