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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

IN rael and the Gentiles, by Dr. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paley's Evidences of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M Marine. 81
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association Of London. le
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Divines Of the Church of England.
Letters and Remains of the late Rev w. III
Hewitson, 2 vols
The Works of the Rev. Edward Bickersteth 1e
vols 4f
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, of Bath.
Scripture Testimony 10 the Messiah, by John
Pyne Smith, ID. ID. For sale by
GRAY IL LLANTYNE,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

NEW BOOkS--PlatO ON Immortality of
IN the Soul, translated from the Greek by
Charles 8. Stanford.
Florence Egerton or Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author OF Clara Stanley, &c
Sketches OF Western Methodism. Bocranhical.
Historical, and Miscellaneous illustrative of Pic
neer Life, by Rev. Jas. b. Finley n
For sale by GRAY a. BAtLANTYNE
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DIBH UI tHt OUIutH EHTIt,
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets

DEOPLE'S EDITION OF CLAIMING.
IL Works of Rev. Dr. Claiming, in six volumes,
bound. Price So IS.
The same six volumes bound in three. Price
two dollars.
Memoirs of William Ellery Charming, vols
Price 81 rs with Portrait engr aved on steel
Ware on the Formation OF the Christian Char
acter. Price so cents.
large supply of the above just received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
March 10 Bookstore near Ninth street
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L,INE JEWELRY.-I have just received

DIME JEW ELRY.-I have just received
IL new supply of the latest styles of .welry
and have just finished fine LOT of pn silver
ware, such as Tea Sets, Goblets, Cups, Spoons,
Forks, Ladies, Butter, Fish, and Pie Knives
Napkin Rings, &c, &c. All Of which will sell
at much lower prices than is usually asked for the
same quality of goods at other establishments in
this city, and will warrant every article as repre-
sented at time of sale. III. o. HOOD
Ais Penn. avenue, between Al and 9th streets.
NJ EW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
In Samuel w. Taylor IL Co. have opened the
spacious New Store on Penn. avenue next to
Messrs. Geo., ~ T. Parker's opposite Browns
Hotel, for the sale ofLadies', Gentlemen's Misses,
Boys and Servants BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS
and SLIPPERS.
In opening this establishment our aim is 10 be-
come popular by keeping good articles at very low
prices. Hf
IL Arrangements have been made with the best
Northern Manufacturers for regular supply OF
every article exclusively to our order.
BY respectful attention to the wants OF those
who will favor US with call, we hope. to merit
their future confidence and patronage,
S. w. TAYLOR 81 Co.
Penn. avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Aug 29-1W
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MORE NEW BOOKS AT TAYLOR

MORE NEW BOOKS AT TAYLOR &
4l MAURY'S.-Juia Kavanagh's new novel,
Grace Lee ; paper rs cents, cloth ST.,
Life of Sam Houston, with portrait price ST. IS
A Long Look Ahead, or the First Stroke and
the Last, by A. s. Roe; price ST. 25 ts4
The Old Inn, or the Travellers Entertainment.
price 81.
The Summer Land, Southern Story, by a
Child of the Sun.
April 10 Bookstore, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

i'll SHlLLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Fanny Ferns new book, second series of her
Leaves
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe.
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
Knickerbocker Magazine for June. Eases
Behind the Scenes by Lady Bulwer
Dickens's Household Words, for June.
Ali the new books and magazines received as
fast as published, and for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner Al street
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SAFES, SCALES, &c.
sHoEMAKERs, ARTICLES. &c.

JACOB FOSTER, successor 10 J. Russell,)
Manufacturer of LASTS, Boot and Shoe Trees,
Crmping Boards, &c, Wholesale and Retail, No.
3Cherry street above Third Philadelphia Order.
by mail promptly attended TO.
DANIEL SHOEMAKER, Manufacturer OF
Lasts, Boot and Shoe Trees, Crimping Boards
&c. No. SO Callowhill street, between I'd and 3d.,
Philadelphia. Orders by mail promptly attended
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

FINDER GARMENTS FOR THE SEA-
qualities, will be found At i1ots ~
WALL a. STEVENS.
S2, Penn. avenue, next door 10 Iron Hall
JanS News.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

DLAYING CARDS.-W. c. ZANTZINGER
Il has just received very large assortment OF
the best American, English, and French Playing
Cards of every description and at the most rea
sonable prices, wholesale and retail
STATIONERS' HALL,
Adjoining Kirkwood House.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

" TER for 1855.
The Navy Register for the United States for the
year 1865 :
Official Army Register for 1855.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR az MAURYS
Feb. ~ Bookstore near 9th street.
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MACHINERY, &c.

THURLOW, HUGHES IL CO., Dealers in
Cotton and Woo'en Machinery Machine Cards,
Lnbricaling Oil, Oil Soap, Leather Betting, Drugs,
Dyestufs, &c, No. 5 North Fifth street, Phila-
delphia. Orders by mail promptly attended 10.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

ENTLEMEN,S DRESS SHIRTS, of
VI best quality "A large assortment, at the
lowest market prices, constantly on hand,
WALL d. STEVENS,
322, Penn avenue, next door to Iron Hall
Jan (Ncws)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

THE UNDERSIGNED would respect
i fully inform his friends and citizens gene
rally that he has resumed the Grocery business
and II now located at the corner Of Pennsylvania
avenue and Thirteenth street, where will be
iound choice selection Of Groceries Teas
Wines, Liquors, Cigars, &c
Special attention is invited TO his assortment OF
Teas, Liquors, and Cigars
Inc above goods are all Of the best quality, and
for sale very low for cash.
90 r. ID. TWEEDY,
Corner of Pennsylvania avenue and l3,h street
south side. Nov 3-Jty6-.oI,,
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CARRIAGE FACTORIES.

VIM. d. ROGERS, Coach and Light Carriage
Builder Northeast corner 9th and Master streets
Philadelphia. Orders for every description oil
Carriages from any part of the world executed in
the most satisfactory manner.
9. w. WATSON, Carriage Repository, Ches-
nut street above Twelfth Medal awarded al
the Worlds FAIR of 1851 Orders by mail prompt
ly attended t..
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

NEW NOVEL, by the author of ssMary
IN Barton."-Norih and South, by the author
Of Crawford the Moorland Cottage, &c. Price
373 cents.
Kings and Queens, or Life in the Palace; by
John s. G. Abbott. Price ST. a
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S +
March 5 Bookstore, near 9th 81
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

M RS. l.. IL. ALEXANDER can accom-
lvl modate few Gentlemen with Board or
Lady and Gentleman, on l street, between 9th
and 7th, No. 500 The House is situated a short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart
ments Nov lott
CITUATION WANTED. BY n young
- Frenchman, who comes well recommended
as waiter in a hotel or family, or Valet-de Cham
bre. Apply at this Office.
Mar IS
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

NEW CITY DIRECTORY.--W Washington
IN and Georgetown Directory, Just published.
Congressional Directory for the Second Session
oIthe Thirty-Third Congress Of the United States
ef America.
For sale al TAYLOR a. MAURYS.
Feb % Bookstore near Ninth street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

UROWsKpS YEAR OF THE WAR.
VI Year Of the War, by Adam O.. De Con.
rowsk, citizen of the United States
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURYS,
FEB Near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08
MAPS, &c.

r. S. BARNES, No. South Seventh street,
Philadelphia, Publish and SEX Wall Maps for
Counting Houses and Map Of the World, Map OF
Europe, Map OF Asia, Map of Africa, Map OF
North and Son'h America. Maps OF the United
States, from one dollar up 10 len dollars each.
Also, maps OF each State and Territory in the
United States. Orders by mail promptly executed
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
NTHI SATIN AND KID BOOTS
w and Slippers. Just received general as
sortment ofthe above; workmanship and matera-
Of the best,
Also an elegant supply of Toilet Slippers, EN-.
bracing the French embroided, Wilton, and Vej
vet GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Pattersons Drug Store
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

NEW YEARS PREsENTS.-M w
IN GAIT 81 BIO. will open this day magni6-
cent assortment of Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, TO which
they invite the attention of purchasers.
M. w. GAIT ~ BROTHER,
Jan 3-3 Penn. av. betw 9th and 10th st
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WATER COLOR PICTUREs.--M essrs.
w TAYLOR d. MAURY beg to announce
that, at the suggestion OF several of our citizens,
the pictures now on exhibition at their store, will
be rafied for Elspen Pysses--6O chances at IS
Bookstore near 9Th street. R1a April 2.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

c. MEYER respectfully informs his friends and
the public generally, that he has constantly on
hand Pianos equal 10 those Tor which he received
the Prize Medal, in London, in 1851. All orders
promptly attended 10, and great care taken in the
selection and packing the same. He has received
during the last fifteen years, more medals from
the Franklin Institute than any other Piano Man.
ufacturer. Also, first premium from Boston, and
premiums from New York and Baltimore Ware
room No. SO South Fourth street, Philadelphia
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08
CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS, &c.

GOODS FOR CARRIAGE MAKERS.-Dral
and Coored Clo,hs, Worsted and Union Damasks
Paramaltas, Cotenes, Plain and Figured Plush
Silks Russia Sheetings, Buckrams, &c. Sho
Manufacturers Goods.->English and French Les
lings, Italian Cloths. Lucets, Gallons, Lniny-
Banrsiey Sheetings. and Irish Linens. For sal
by ISAAC BARTON IL CO.. Importers and job
beers, 37Sonth Second street, Philadelphia Order
by mail promptly attended 10.
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HOTELS.

JONES EXCHANGE HOTEL. conducted on
inc european Plan. ~ Dock street, opposite Ex.
change and Post Office, Philadelpha
ARCADE HOTEL, Chestnut street. be,we.p
Sixth and Seventh, Zone block above the Sta,e
House, Philadelphia. This hotel is conducted
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-08

UEUKUE 7. FOX,
United States Leader of Fashions,
- go Headquarters, No. 321 Broad,cay,
g: L. s. GEORGE p. FOX.
a =. :. '''E Dec 49,
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HOSE FtCTORIEs.

A STONE, Hemp.Hose and Lamp. Vic
Mandatory, Quarry street, Philadelnbia
cheap and superior Hose, for the use OF Fl,
Companies, Railroad Locomotives. Stesmboa,
Ships, Manufactures, House -keepers, &c. II
made without steam, is much lighter, and far Ie,
expensive 10 keep in order than the leather no.
and manufactured At no other establishment
the United States. Lamp.wick Of every descri
oon Tor Chemical, Solar, FLUID and Astral Lamp
Of all numbers. Also, Chair and Sofa Webbin
Orders by mail promptly attended TO.
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True copy, Test: JNO. A. SMITH,
Jan 4---2aw6w Clerk.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-02-07
Gov. Reeder in reply to the Presi'
dent.
To tie Editors Of tie ~ Y. Tribune:

Sls: The Spccia! Message o! the Presi-
dent Of the United States, communicated
yesterday to Congress, ss.als Eot only my.
self personllly, but also ny c2nstitlen's,
whom inclination Z 5 vel Al duty impeFiOu..
" demands OF the 10 Justify and pro;scL.--
Entirely satisfied as ain with tbe course
adop'ed, Up to this tine, ~ the people os
he kslza5-GJnYincad that it has been dicta.
ted by desire to preserve the psaco. .ths
reputation and 'tc glory Cf oar cIuntfy--
knowing that it has, At every stage, been
chsractu izeG by tic meet conservative mod
eration uni l4ut ,bie regard for the rights
Of others-haNrg seen at every step the
panest manifestation of the ansioH5 desire
~ avoid even the se;E5.sIcs OF encroaCE-
meui or aggression, | should te false 10
every manly impulse and every sense u du-
ty, if aiiOwed the asPess'ons Ct ths mti-
sage to pass unaoticed.
Unless The message shall incite ard syi7s-
ulate new nvasions of eur territory aud
fresh outragcs upon our citizens, it viii PTo"
duce to Us no regret, as it mas o:used NO
surprise. After having sssn oar people
| trAmpied on, opp es'ea and robbsi, On the
one hand by the invaders of their sol, and
on the o,her by the influence, the thoity
and the officers OF the present AdinuistEa-
tion; after having witnesse the cold blood.
| ed murder Of an unsrmed, sno!leHding citi-
zen by an officer OF the Administration, who
Is not only unmuested by the lave and un-
rebuked by the President who appointed him
but who has, perhaps, strengthened his Of
! fetal tenant sand enhanced shis chances of
promotion by the act; 1t is net surprising
that we should, by the head OF thai Ad min.
istfatiun, be misrepresented and perverted.
After havinE seen the Chief Magistra;e, ,Ju-
ring Ave organized ngisuns OF our terrific
~, unmoved hy single sympathy in favor
o, an unuilendinI people, innocent of all
wrong, ard IahoTing only to carry ouj faith
, fuzzy ior themselves the doeirne vi self
governlD,nt and to build up sAd extend TIE
g;eatLess Ul our counTy--aiter having sect
our in aders coming upon us rmed (with.
out reproUt ii not with oficial permiss on }
from The csnte dts of the sssenals OF the
= United Sr.es, estabiish.ny q system OF
martial law over lie end property. reguat.
ed only BY the uncontrolled will of vindic.
tive and irres pohsibls nsn-s 8, stem under
which life was tsken aud properly destroy.
I'd; the highways obstruc ed; travellers
/ siezed, searched ond delained all the pur.
5 suits of life paralyzed, and the destruction
and determination Of whols set lements
tn eatensG and evidently intended--backed
up by the sanction and authority OF the
n Federal cficers, who pledge publicly th
i cooperation .. he P,esde2t, sna al tsaeS
~. tas .syt.tlsi q Han sacots{sd, :
'Ia.,- aisea. ag rs uruaf had mst5 hu
d es ,ye lr,H sn arsst nj Is a'ps'ah'e'
o o..,s Ua,aut .rer htying 'Ad' sect
ar ou. natural and legal protectors joining il
the most atrocisus measures Of oppression
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-02-07
4 Win.isAlI.

young man nuneI Harry Grey. who
is now engaged as wglchman aGlAe Ken
lucky Locomotive Works. has recently
had left hlm, couditona.Iy, by deceased
uncle in Z ~ aud. $1,000 q Mr., Grey
is saId 10 be very clever iesinw--"n'y
"a years of age already having inherit.
ed $40 uUO from his a,her whlah he
spent Tor the benefit OF inns II and d"msn.
kind in general " HIS prudrm old un
Gle. knowing his ias, HABITS in his youth
and MOI knowing hl> i"dn<lrires habit,
now, inserted. as IA con .luuu uf he nher'
i,ance, lhat if the sai'fl1ry ~.' ia 'ieol
at the az ct 81, G,r h,nirr' drl.1,~ he
should fprIei, he iuh r.aDcr. ilcf7 ! ,
stronger incentive q krro ,he,,d a. on,
debts inau W. nav, " -e"n heIorr.
| Lolisvi'ic Dam
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-02-07

rap'd adyanccmen's mud the pursuit of hap
piness ON the per. Of the settlers tlIemsclve
vith good wishcs, but with no interference,
from without, would h9"c guilty dteernin
ed the question, which is at this tine o
suc'' di1turbing character.
| But we are constrained 10 turn our o.
tention 60 the circumstances Of embarrs g.
ment IS they now exist. Il is the duty o
the people OF Kansas TO discGuntenancs
ove5y act or purpose OF reSistancs TO it.
ia~s. Above all, the emergency appeals
/ % the citizens Of the States, and especially
, OF thoss contiguous o the Territory, Meth
| or by Intervention Of Eon-resijeEis i1 elec.
iions, nor by unauthorized military force
to at'etnpt to encTosch upon or usurp the
tuth ri,y Of the Territory.
NJ citizen Of our country should permit
himself to forget that he is a part Of It's
government. and entitled to be heard in
the teterm nation Of It's pIlicy and / s mea-
sures, and that, therefore, the highest con-
sIder ltiJns Of personal honor and patriot-
isiR reqoire hin 10 fpaintsiD, oy whatever
Of power or influence he may possess, the
integrity OF the avs Of the republic.
Entertaining these views, it will be my
imperative duty to exert the whole power
of the Federal Executive TO support public
order in the Territory: to vindica,e its lave
whether federal or local, against all attempts
of organized resistance; and so to protect
its people in the establishment Of their own
institutions, undisturbed by encroachment
from without, and in the full enjoyment Of
the rights of self-government assured to
Them by the constitution and the organic
act Of Congress.
Although serious and threatening dstur-
Dances in the Territory Of Kansas, announ-
ced to me by the governor in December
last, were speedily quoted without the
ner, there is, regret TO say reasun TO ap.
prehend that disorders will continue TO oc-
cur there, with increasing tendency to
violence, until some decisive measure be
taken 10 dispose Of the question Itself, which
constitutes the nducement or occasion Of
internal agitation and OF external nterfer
once.
This, it seems to me, can best &c &C.
by providing that, Hhen the in
habitants oil Kan5us may desire il, and shsri
be Of sufficient numbers to const tut.
Stae, convention of deleg ates, duly e'cc-
ted by the qualified voters, shall as.e n5e
to frame constitution, ard thus to prepare
through regular and lawful meahs, tor It's
admission into the Union AS Il State
respectfully recommend the enactment
of a law TO that effect.
recommend. also, that special nppro-
priatiun he wGde 10 deray any expense
which may become requisite in the execu-
ton of the laws Or the maintenance O.
public order in the Territory o Kansas.
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Xnshn ng:on. Jan. a. 1876.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-02-07

The following is the bill introduced by
Mr.. MATTHEWS. in the Senate. TO eg ulate
the fees and salaries ni county officers:
a BILL
Supp,emcnarv 10, fnd 10 amend en- acl
entitled an ac, requiring annual Settle
men,s hv county officers passed March
%, 1880, and to regulate The compcn-
sation Of such officers.
Sec. |. Be il enacted by the General
Assembly of the State Of Ohio, fha. tho
fees which by any law in force, the Clerk
ofany Court, Probate Judge. Sheriff frea'
surer, Recorder, and Auditor IN every
county within ths SaIe, is or may here
after be authorized 10 charge. receive and
collect, for any services rendered by hun
on Them OF any of ,hem. shall hereafter
be received and collected by the said Of
ficers, To and for .he sole use Of the coun-
" Treasury of their respective counties,
as public monies. belonging 10 said coun-
Ties, and not otherwise, and shall be ac-
counted for, and paid over as such, ex-
cept as hereinafter provided.
SEC. 2 That 1t is hereby made the du-
" of each of the several officers named
in The frs, section OF this oct, 10 report 10
the County Commissioners of their re-
spcclive counties, quarterly, beginning on
the first Monday in June of each year.
certified and sworn statement OF all the
costs and fees charged in mis- Office,
whether taxed in ony cause, mater or
proceeding or otherwise, and receivable
by him for any services rendered by hln.
during The quarter next preceding me
lime OF making such statement, showing
The whole amount thereof, how much
thereof mas been received by hIm, how
much thereof remains uncollecled, The
names cl The persons rom wAom any OF
the same are due, and the amounts due
from each, aud the reasons why The same
have moi been collected.
SEC 3. Each Of lhe officers above ma
med sha! also include in SAID staIement
The number and names ol all persons en-.
ployed by him as deputies. clerks. book
keepers or olhGr assislauIs,ln the DISCHARGE
of The duties of his said office, during me
time aforesaid, The nature and duraliun oI
lhelr employment, aud lhe umOunt al
compensation paid to Them respectively
: therefor, which amounts, il they Shi'j
seem TO said commissioner fair and rea'
sonable, or shall in the case ol Clerks %
: courts, and Sheritfs be 'eruiied So To he
by the Judge or judges of'he res ec'lvt
co urts of winch they are oflicrr,. aud Il
have been actually pad. sha, be al'ow'c
to The said officers respectively, "u, OF th'
fees and costs collected by him,
; SEC. A. Tha, each Of said Officers shtl
$ keep fl Il ana regular acconn,,, under M
|, direction Of The Couny Commissioners
n and subjecI al all times to 'h'ir cXam' n
e tion, Of all sums chnrgrd, al crei- u,
% paid out bv him as a 90 ....+ '.r ar .'
/. aonaole cos, of kerpn. @hun tie .
y, Comm sSionefs sh ~ ow ani pa a
0. sand Off er, ou. Of e oes and cos's Co
Of lsc,ed by him, as aforesaid
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-02-07
[WIIOLE NO. 013

numb will he drawn, b alfo indicsies
IT, particular position in the drawing, hey
promise TO pny him sixty times the
amount Of lis bet oil ofwhich, If he hap.
pens, fer n wonder, to be successful, he
may gct--if be can. For several consec.
uuve weeks during the past year, the mi-
MIA ran on the number -. Fyly-oHe
drawiHgs Tux IlGcs before IL made ITS ap-
nTcc. In one dav Eve thousand dol ers
in small sums, we're received Cor be,s on
this particular number, and the whole
amount realized during the run is said
10 have amounted TO upwards Of $4,000.
Daring the Christmas week single pol.
icy shop took bets on No. 10 alone 10 The
Gmount OF $4,000.
BaL.ooH Acc DENT. NJ GODDARD, jlni.
or, the asro0au,. had narrow escape
on the Nh of December, ct Crofeld. IN
Rheuan Prussia. lie a5conIad in bal.
loon filed according 10 the Mou'golfer
system, and placed himsnlfon a"trupez"
or hanging board alta, he'd 10 a parachute
fastened 70 his balloon. He had already
aiteinoi ccp je-atic le'pht. aud wGI
in he oci ofrerfurming his rcr'luus gym.
nasIIc fents above tie hrajs Of thousands
Of spectators. when an explosive repo-t,
ike the report 81 field ggn, vas heard,
The bal oon was seen to collapse. AMI to
descend a,h terrible velocity. Il hai
burst. Fortunately n. GODDARD retained
his presence or'miad. and VAS enabled to
deldch rhe cords If the parachute. This
,omewhal broke the velocity Of The De.
scent. aud lie landed. or rather fell, in
an open fed. without other damage than
some scv-re bruises occasioned by tho
hard frozen ground. a subscription w7s
mrfe lJr his benefit which
produced about S25.