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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-27
Our Venezuela Correspondence.

PoRro CADEILo, Nov. %, 1854.
The Condition Of the Reputic-Shoals Of Office Seekers
Markets.
We are happy to be able to inform you that this
country continues perfectly tranquil under the sway
of the enlightened Jibaro at the head of the
General Jose Gregono Monagas Of glorious precedens
All Of the husgry Office seekers in tho country are on
the alert anxiousy awaiting the 2Oh Of January 1885,
which day General Jose Tadeo Monagas is to take
possession Of the chief magistracy. The rush will be
tremendous for Office all the supporters Of the Mona.
gas dynasty believe themselves each expressly de-
signed for every Office in the land We await with
anxiety the Of the other Monagas In order
what win be the adopted in regard to the de-
linquent party; and also what he intends to
take respecting the miserable and broken down
Affairs OF the country.
Business IL getting brisk the coffee crop
season draws A few lots Of this article has
rived in market, but the bulk IL not expected until
January, February and March next.
Ok and COW hides command 13xc. and are in great
demand for the United States and European markets
Indigo obtains 81 q Sik RS. per lb. Cotton lie.
No American vessels left here but schooner st. Mary
The bark Thomas Dallet Of Philadelphia Is momsntly
expected IN from La Guayra. CREOLE.
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CRUSHED TO DEATH ny MAoHrSERY.-Coroner Gamble
held inquest yesterday upon the body of John Cum
ninghsm, native Of Ireland and about 80 years Of
age, who killed by being caught In the machinery
Of the engine erected in the buildag Of r. d. Brown
Co. 366 Greenwich street. The jury rendered the fol-
lowing verdict censurng the engineer for absence from
his positive find that John Cunningham came to his
death by being caught in the machinery Of the engine
of the firm Of r. D. Brown Co., 366 Greenwich street.
that they ccnsure the engineer for leaving his post
while the engine was In notion
FATAL AccrpESr.--Elen King, woman about 30
years OF age, died at the New York Hospital yesterday
from the effects Of injuries received by fall from shed
in the rear Of 5S5 Pearl street. the 9th inst Coroner
SAMPLE held an inquest the body yesterday afternoon
jury.
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man named August G Tenbur, living at the CORNER
Of Fortyninth street and Sixth avenue, arrested
yesterday by Sergeant Mansfield, warrant issued
by the Lower Police Court wherein he stands charged
with having the Goth Of September last obtained
the sum Of st4 from Adolphus Ranney OF 105 Broad
way under fase and fraudulent pretcnces. The coma
panant states that he delivered maps and books to tho
above amount and received in therefor worth
less The prisoner brought before Justice Bo-
CART, who locked him up in default of bail.
ATTEMPT AT BUR0LARY.
Three young men named John Walker, Thomas Carl.
and John H. Bird arrested yesterday BY the Fourth
ward police, charged with having made an attempt Ia
burgarousy enter the clothing store 1se South street.
on Sunday night. They alarmed while endeavorin
TO enect0 entrance into The store, and escaped TO-
the time put were subsequsntH arrested Justice o..
borne sent them TO the peatentiAry for two menths
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Meeting or the Prison Assesaa alton.

The Executive Committee Of the above Association
held It's regular monthly meeting in their COMMITTEES
room, Mercantile Library Building, Astor place, last
evening, r. " Havens, Esq., in the chair.
The minutes Of the last meeting were read and ap-
proved.
The Financial Agent reported various contributions Of
clothing, bats, caps, shoes, &c.
The diary Of the Agent shows Situations pro-
cured for three discharged convicts from Sing Sing and
seven from Blackwels Island 30 persons have been
helped with money; II supplied with suitable garments,
and hocs bats caps, shirts, kc &c. 81 persons
discharged srom custody through their recommenda-
ion; lI3 complaints mpartIaly investigated, many Of
hem were, by the advice and instrumentality Of the
Agent, abandoned
charged at the Court OF Special Sessions with petit
larceny, stealing overcoat When arraigned he
pleaded guilty This complaint had been very carefully
Inquired into and the result unicated to the Court
employ his wife with three infant children and him
necessites he for the time in his life was tempted
10 steal He took the coat with IL he ran 10 baker
and begged him to give them food-In this he failed ;
garment security here he failed aso his circumstan
desperate. He then went and sold II for -
hearted wife, with infant but two weeks DID, immedi
ately disposed Of several pawnbroker duplicate tickets
Of ecths. before and % n
ceeds Of coat With this she hastenei 10 the prosecutor
implorng him to have mercy on her unfortunate hus
band There facts submitted by the agent 70 tho
Recorder who pleased, under the crcumstanccs
suspend the Judgment and mis- poor discharged
Ills Honor handing him dollar bill TO relieve their
present dstresses. When this sum placed in the
land OF the desoate wife, her heart overHowei with
grateful ackno wedgcments; she wcpt convulsively.
We have visited them al their home; they had
stove, fire. bread coal and almost naked few
garments gave them The vsiter OF that district
seen In their behalfsince which their most pressing
wants have been supplied. This young wants EN-
ployment by which means he may be enabled to charac
terge the honest, upright CITIZEN
Multiplied are tho applications to us al this season for
pecunary aid, clothing &C., &C. while generous
hearts with commendable sea) devising liberal
things 10 meet the wants Of the unemployed We
estiy solicit some manifestation OF sympathy In behalf
OF those persons recently discharged from custody and
he poor, helpless, ,veypy pnfoakQaacs aow W prtsop
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CONTECxxOUh h14s
PPEAI. TO THE " SOBER SECOND THOUGHT"
IA "Pray, can't you take o little joke,
0nIv mt 0f I'm I smoke ,,

: Twas only out OF fun sp0kc.
The Professor must have made the report for fun
nothing more Everybody knows that the Professor is
full Of fun egg Is full Of meat For fanny
story he has equal II he could only be prevailed
upon detail u.s. step by step, the result Of the
perimens himself with the banana, jargonell and
other drops. What his sensations when he dis
covered that he had passed the rubicon by drop too
muchY Did the Professor then have to anti
dote 10 another drop In either what was the
resutf Was the report penned while conducting the
experiments or after the headache, &c, had passed
sway who was the operator that rst suspected from
the cough provoking odor Of fusel OIL that coughing
drops coffin drops might belong to the family
and Who having subjected drop TO the action Of
the gavanic battery discovered the drop at the negative
POLE and conn at the positive pole he felt positive
would be, Ny friends, excuse IT. at the second peal
rang the bell loud. had rung several times pre-
viout1y, but nobody answered &c. H0DGKINs
And then those drops! No. itcould MT have been the
drops Banana drops arc pure and wholesossei could
not hurt anybody.
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A VALUABLE NEWFOUNDLAND DOG FOR SALE
"A not BY dog dealer lie IL an excellent watch dog
large, and quiet amongst children. The person wishing
to sell him has at present nd place to keep him Inquire
Of 81 Chrystis street, In the rear, second stairs.
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NGOCKISG BIRDS FOR SALE, TEN SPLENDID
NI mockinx birds These birds are from two to three
years old mock cat dog hcr, ortsr, and sing night
Ard day. AM saasiean wanting % grosure 6rr bird
lnsy spaJ 4 no ycsr.A street. y. E,-Au b'yis sold
ase rHriaatax,
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DoG L0sI-0N TUEsDAY MORNING, 2grH INST
~ small wiry haired, tan colorcd scotch terrier
head almost black had when lost new leather col
with brass ring aud buckle. Whoever win return said
dog to No. 200 Grand street, viii be hberally 70
warded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-27

DARCLAY GUARDS, ATTENTION "A MEETING Of
I'D the Barclay Guards will be held at 208 Eighth
nue. jefferson House, Friday evening, 10Th inst,
decide the beat TO dispose Of their surplus
funds, and other business. Per order Of
wM BRUCE, Commandant.
n FoRBfs Sccy pro tenn.
Gro. McRAy, Treasurer.
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the time he pressing their sdopN on NJ s,.tsnt @
ne ne further lot the public know to reistions
with the President and Clerk Of I ~. rrest
ofRepresentatves yield him (psouniariy,) In. y
ment BY the government OF balance due 70 on
York contractor for the building Of dry dock =.
osmned by one Of the dspartments Of governmsnt
where In the neighborhood OF FlordaY
These are simple questions which Mr.. Forusy doubt
less can readily answer, and when thus answered q
lev Others OF an interesting character may suggest them
selves to tho writer. NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-27

NTONEY.-CASH LITERALLY ADVANCED ON
Ixl Watches plate, pianofortes, dry goods, or any
other property at the agency and loan Office 304 Broad
way cornor of Duane street. second floor, room No. 0.
The srctest confidence and honor may be relied upon
Branch Office "a West Sixteenth street.
McLOuGHLIN & O'NEIII.
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H1nAnOaAl.

@GS nnO 10 LOAN, INVEST, OR WILL BUY
pOOsOOO ct sight, FOR cash, dianonds, msr-
cnsndze pianos Watches property Or security Of de-
fdential and SAFE at the old established and
responsible Pacific Agency the Pacific Bank corner
Of Broadway and Grand street.
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have declared their semi annual dividend on all de-
posts entitled thersto at the rate Of six per cent
dends not called for will draw interest the as
principal. CALEB g. WOODHUIL, President
VANDERBILT 1. BUXTON, Secretary.
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NHONEY TO LOAN AT THE EMPIRE LOAN AND
NI Agency oface, No. 321 Broadway (removsd from
l2s Nassau street) diamonds, plate watches jewsry
wines spirits in bond, and every other description Of
available property or purchased for cash. business
prompt and confidential Apply to CASEY CONLY,
321 Broadway second floor.
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GTEBBINs 3 CO., 2s4 BROADWAY, BETWEEN WAR
- rem and Chambers streets Gold watches, diamonds
and ewslry for the holidays At reduced prices suitable
the times.
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WINTER FAsHIONB.

A IL PARTIES DESTROYS OF PURCHASING GENUINE
IA fancy furs, of my well known make, are requested
to call upon the subscriber who il closing out his fn
stock Of furs ct unprecedented low prices GEORGE
nAwH0N, manufacturer of fancy furs, A1z Maiden
lane.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-27

:" J. HANNINGTON, FIRST PREMIUM GLASS
w staner, (burnt out AZ Broadway has re-
moved to 50 Canal street. where he will be happy to
ceiye orders, which will be executed with promptness
and economy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-27

DAHQUIOQUE BANK, DANBURY, CONN, REDEEMED
il at x per cent BY CHAS. B. GRANNISS, 65 Wall
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IXl State Of New York will celebrate this ST. Johns
nay BY supging at Jenkinson's Hotel of North
O'Clock Tickets may be had at the bar. or Of Bro
Pote, 600 Broadway N. B. Brethren in good standing
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WAIOnAss - ~ Axz1 % OOs
JACOBS CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMONDS,
81 gsnts' pins; cluster, with chain, %, without, S4
sse re diamonds would cost s5oo best Judges cannot
tell them Sent to any part Of the United States
L. J. JACOBS. 407 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-07

HOMO Koso, Dec. q, 1853.
\ Accident to the American Squadro~-Loss Of Lieu.
|dNt AatAe,os osd Thivtees Amsricaw Sditors-Nouc-
|ns Of ss United ssates E1sa-zseaticals on Board
fulvy Of tie Napal Edkiopian Trospss--7Ae English
peror Highly Amused Ssoces Of the Reoels-Aar-
Melancholy accident has thrown quite COON over
imerican squadron.
appears that while the Plymouth was lying at tn,
|. Islands, on the 26th October, boat went to an
some Ave or six miles from Port Lloyd for the pur-
II fishing, and while out was overtaken by furious
On and has never since been heard Of, and no doubt
ertained that all on board have perished. The boat
Commanded BY Lieutenant John Mathews, from sche-
az, New York, and manned by thirteen men, named
lows
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alive when 6rst went to him. but could not sneak:
saw person in that vicinity previous hearing the
report live next door TO Mr. Dover there was one man
out BY the body when looked out OF the window and
the other two had started suppose for the police
Catherine Powers sworn reside with Mr.. Dover;
IT about Eve minutes past eight when heard the re-
port know the time by hearing the Navy Yard gun
beard two guns red quick in succession Mr. Dover went
to the door, And said he heard moans he then sent
down. but refused to co. be said he had not the
to CO. and went up stairs and called down two men, who
half an hour, with Mr. Dover, previous to the
rance. ~,
The jury here adjourned until 10 O'Clock, A. NJ this
morning. order TO procure other Witnesses and pos
sble to gain further information relative to this myster
GUS affair. 81
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M 6.-Roteyt g. Asvrdy %. Jacob Sharp, Freeman
M and Rsahes1ovd Aosdy. cause came on for
fnt on the pleadngs and proofs. Messrs. J. and 8.
od submitted the for the plaintiff 1t appears
lie plaintiff commenced his action TO obtain An In
IA against sharp and others to prevent his taking
Mon Of the slip at the foot Of Wall street for the
ee ferry, and to establish his title to the wharf
III of pier No. 10, on the North side of the slip. BY
Hngement between the parties, the defendants were
Acd to tsc possession under the plaintiffs in order
t(blish the ferry, without prejudice to this suit,
MAS to proceed to settle the title. The plaintiff
&bat the pier in question has been In possession Of
5Iy since its original construction in 1901; that
t6er John Murray, built the pier, under the drec-
il the corporation, and had until the time Of his
slways received the wharfage, and paid for the ex
.as Of the pier, and that the plaintiff himself has
nr the subsequent extensions without any inter
4 from the corporation, has received the wharfage
srcised other acts of ownership. Mr.. d. d. Field
NJ for the defendants, who claimed that the plain
not established his title, and that the corporation
bright TO take possession Of the piers, slips no.,
Hc purposes, such as ferries. Tho case 10 stu On.
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ACTION AGAINST AN INSURANCE COMPANY.
MARCH 6-Eiihd Ruckman dgdiNsf tie Nevch0nts, Lou
Icy Of marine insurance for the Of So o0O effected
on the schooner Margaret Hopping by the above plain
till, owner in the Office Of the above company in this
city, which vessel lost under the following crcum-
stances.-In December, 1S49, the Margaret Hopping.
Capt Peter Smith sailed from this port San Francisco
laden principally with frame buildings ready for erec
ton on arriving at her destination. The cargo was in
sured in another company and this suit brought ON
the policy covering the vessel On and after the 2d Of
December she met with and encountered Compositions
weather and heavy which disabled was
about the 4h of March $780, the yellow fever broke out
boord of which disease the master and two Of tho
died. and the remainder Of the officers and crew
ing also sick Herewith and unable to do duty IL became
nee. ssary to seek port Of necessity and accord
ingly, on about the 18th Of March, the
vessel put into the port of St. C.thsri.e's
and the damages repaired at the plaintiffs expense Oh
about 9364-a portion of which, (426k) suisse
quenty paid by the defendant. On the 7th Of June,
1850, the Consul at IT. Cathsrines appointed VIM H
Dean master Of the Margaret Hopping in place Of Capt
smith, deceased and she set sail on that day from that
place bound for San Francseo but between the tse
gales and finally put into Valparaiso port OF
sity where she arrived the LIST Of October, 1850
survey ordered and taken and the surveyors having
made, we're found exceed moieiy the value a the
vessel II alleged that the captain was unAhas 10
raise money to pay these repairs and expenses IN any
other way than by sale Of the cargo, which was DONE
leaving balance then due, without paying which the
vessel could not leave pert On the 10th Of November
1850, the vessel sold, and the proceeds appxed ia
pay this balance The voyage was then broken up and
no freight earned her cargo This suit in brought bv
the plaintiff Mr. Sanford, counsel fer the
Of the amount of the policy 5000, together with in
texest and costa.
On behalf of the defendants, MI WIN. Curtis Move,
contended that the loss partial loss mot tota
one, and that the master was not justned in selling
The cause Is sta on Other suits are pending for tn
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On the LIST inst. thee body Of msn 30 much dscom
posed 10 defy recognition found floating N the
reservoir Of the Cincinnati water works The body was
removed the water drawn OF and the basin cleaned ont
Peer drinkers exung, this morning. over the fact
that they do not belong to the cold water amy
The Lockport Courier says Ere The 27th ult. In
Lockpot destroyed the store Of Geo. Townsend snd the
cabinet shop Of J. p Murphy. Loss $4,000, and but =
partial insurance
Mr. Remission, the freight condsetor on the lowell
Railroad who fell on the track and run over 81 VIII
mipgton few mornings since, died ON the Lat inst
In the Supreme Court At New Bedford laxt week.
Phebe L. Gardner granted divorce from her
johnson Gardner the ground Of excessive cruelty The
hpsbAnd vNs y mempes y gov. Boutwell's council,
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nstating Edmund Stephenson in the Fire Departmeot
Adopted.
OF Committee on Law Experimentation a series Of reao
utons 10 relation to lighting the Lamps Of the city
ostponed.
OF commitee-In favor Of directing the CLERK Of
the Board Of Adermen to hand the unfinished business
OF the late Board TO the various committees of this Board
Laid the table and ordered to be printed
or Committee on Fire Dcpartment-n favor Of correct
ing the Fremens Register opposite the Of Water
A. Roe. Adopted
Resolution-That the Chief Engineer be requested to
call meeting Of the Board OF Engineers and remen Of
IRE companies and to obtain expression from them In
regard to the several ordinances before tho Commea
Adopted.
On motion, the Board then adjourned until wsdnss-
DAY next, 9Th inst, at O'clock p N.
d. s. VALENTINE ClerA.
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&c, &c, DO.

OF Committee on Finsnce-In favor Of renting the
taxes Of David Decker and father Ferguson Sarah A.
Williams, John WilAma, the Eagle Fire Insurance Com.
pany lot on south side Of Foriefh street No 1897 and
personal tax against T. Mcrchod. Adopted divi-
sion, viz -
Affirmative williamson, Blunt, Baird, How.
ard, w. Tucker voorhis Trowbrdgc, Doardman, Wake
Aldermen Lord Herrick, O. H. Tucker, Mott and Drake
" Ccwmittec On Fire Observation-Disclosures 70 re-
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1854-06-22

A NEW FIRM lH
And New Jewelry-Harney House Row.
Sign Of the Biggest Watch.
TNHEODORE GOLDMAN, Watchma-
i ker and Jeweller-resrectful inforrns
his old frien,.s and the public in general
that he has permanently located himself
here, and calls their attention to the supe-
rior advantages he possesses for repairing
Watches, Clocks, Music Boxes aed Jewclry
He also keeps constantly on hand, a fine as
sortment Of JEWELRY, consisting in part
Of fine gold and silver watches, gold vest,
fob and g',ardcbains, gold pens with gold or
silver holders, gold, silver and german spec
tacles, gold lockets, fingerings, earrings, Ia
dies and gentlemen breastpins, shirt-studs
and sleeve buttons, heart slides, ladies' belt
slides, necklaces, bracelets clasps, gold and
silver thimbles, watches, earings. &c. Also
asplendid assortment Of clccks, lamps, cut
lery and fancy articles, and many Others
too numerous to mention, all Of which he
offers COR sale cheap for cash, at the sign OF
the EfGEsT WATCH. s '1' s'sss
b N B. All work done at this establish
mcnt is warranted to perform well Watch
es and clocks warranted for twelve months.
TERMs-0pe price and CASH. ljuly 6-y.
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J. McCoxMlcx.5 o. idebop. M. HArca.
o7of MCCORMICK + Goa vi
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS.
Baton Rouge, La
SCHOOL BOOKS,ST STANDARD LITE
rary, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books,
Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma
gaines and Periodicals. constantly on hand.
Also-AMERICAN an d FOREIGN
Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes,
Copying Presses, Drawing Papers, Bristol
Boads, Monohromatic Boards. f.: vii.
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SPLENDID ANIMALS,
And Gift Books for 1854.

n TREDucED pRioEs--The Benson fon
"A 1854; the Gift Of Flowers for 1854
Friendships Offering for 1854 also Mil
)er's hymns Queens of England AikeD's
minstrel; Watson's poetical Quotations
Layard's Ninevah; Stephens Egypt Alb
bots Hero; Georgey's Hungary; Smiths
poems; Fern Leaves, by Fanny Fern, with
great variety Of cheap Publications, all of
which will be sold cheaper than by any
other house in Baton Rouge rs
oct-G-ly. GEO. N. HERomAN.
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THEO. GOLDMAN,
MATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEI
HARVEY HOUSE ROW. .
!. GOULDEN,

ORN AMENTAL PAINTE r.
HAvING established his shop in Baton
IL Rouge, takes this opportunity of IN
forming the citizens Of Baton Rouge, and
its vicinity that ! am now prepared to do
all kinds Of work in my line Of business:
House, Sign, and Ornamental Painting,
Flag and Banner Painting, Gliding. Grain
ing, Glazing, Marbeling and Wall Colorins.
On reasonable terms, and on short notice
BY strict attention to business, hope
to gain liberal share Of patronage. Shop
on Third street opposite Hollis Stable.
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To Planters,

A lKIN'S Corn and Cotton Cultivator.
n This truly useful agricultural improv-
ment, has been fally tested by highly res
nectable and practical planters W ho afterful
trial. say that by its use, in the cultivation
of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is saving
.of at least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common plow. Its new
invention. Patented March 20, ls4s.
planters are invited to call andexamineit.
4 supply on hand and for sale BY
9''f' w. r. Tt1NNARD.
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Come up to the Scratch,
And Face the Music.

GEORGE N. HEROMAN, late from
VI the North, begs leave to announce
to the Musical World generally, that he is
in receipt Of an extensive and varied assort-
nent Of Bass Vols, Drums, Guitars, from
bones, French Horns, violins, Flageolets,
Flutes, Flies, and Clarionets, together with
bows. strings and reeds; and a large and
valuable stock ol ne " music. All OF which
can he had OIL reasonable -. oct-l9