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The noblest place for man to die
Is where he dies for man.

THREE MORE CONFIDENCE MEN-An elderly
man, named Whitaker, who came to the city
on Saturday, intending to 60 to Carrolton, Ky. +,
on the Madison packet, met person on the
boat who soon won his confidence and esteem,
and proposed walk uptown. They started
up Sycamore-street, and at the corner of Third
they met man who was introduced to W. as
Mr.. Jones. Jones was going to Carrolton also,
(of course he was-the Joneses all 60 to Carroll
ton;) had lot of goods on the boat; was de.
lighted to meet w., and all that sort of thing.
The walk was continued, and between Ca
nal and Hunt-streets third chap appeared
with bill, 70, that eternal bill y and Jones,
being unable to make the change, borrowed
of W. $50, and of his friend $25. The two
went round the corner to receipt the bill, and,
wonderful to relate forgot to return. WIS
friend swore they were swindled, and going
off after the police, sent W. to Magistrate
Marchant for justice, not dreaming that all
three were alike guilty. ..
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ADRoIT TRICK AND BOLD ROBBERY. Between
twelve and one o'clock, yesterday morning,
Michael Davis, who had spent the evening at
Woods Theater, was passing up Vine-street,
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth, when ho
perceived man lying on the sidewalk moan
ing as If in pain. Davis, who is good
hearted fellow, Immediately stopped down and
questioned the supposed unfortunate, but re-
ceived no answer. Thinking the man might
die there, heeudeayored to lift him up, in
tending to bear him to some place Of shelter
and comfort, when suddenly the fellow seized
D. by the throat, and at the same time
snatched his watch, worth $40 to $50, from
his vest pocket, and fed. Davis endeavored
to follow, and would have caught him, doubt
less, had he not slipped on the sleety sidewalk
and fallen, giving the scoundrel time to es-
cane,
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SHOCKING ACCIDENTAL CHILD Burnt TO
DEATH AND ITS MOTHER SERIOUSLY IN JURED BY
A CAMpHENE ExpLOsIoN.--0ne of The most
shocking accidents, resulting from the use Of
camphene, Of which we have heard for some
time, took place on Saturday evening last on
Pendleton- street, above Hunt. A widow,
named Margaret Ferrar, residing iu the above
locality, attempted to fill oamphene lamp,
while Lighted one was sitting near her upon
the table, and would probably have succeeded
in doing SO without accident, but for child,
about two years of age, who, in her anxiety to
witness what her mother was doing, upset the
table, so that the fluid was spilled, and taking
fire from the burning lamp soon spread to its
clothes and person.
In her ondeavors to save her child, the cloth
ing Of the mother took fire, and before assist
ancc could reach them, the girl was so severely
burnt that she died early yesterday morning,
and Mrs. F., although likely to recovor, was
injured very seriously, and is still suffering
the greatest pain from her wounds, which ex-
tended almost all over her entire person.
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MEETING OF THE You've MEN's MERCANTILE
LIBRARY AssocnTIoN.-.The Young Mems
Mercantile Library Association held its annual
meeting on Saturday evening last, to elect q
committee to nominate officers for the ensuing
year, but it was not largely attended. In the
absence of the Secretary, Mr.. j. A. Townley
was appointed Secretary pro TEN.
On motion Of Mr.. Gloon, the Association pro-
ceeded to vote for nominating committee,
without nominations, when the following
named gentlemen wore declared elected on the
first ballot: Charles r. Fosdck, James M
Glenn, A. B. Merriam, j. +. Cole, VIM. II.
Woods, j. r. Hull and Samuel Lowrey.
S. G. Newton and II. M. Johnston were ad
ded to the committee appointed at a previous
meeting to devise plans to secure better at.
tendance at the meeting of the Association.
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The New CATHOLIC INsTITUrE.-The Board
of Directors of this Institute met on Saturday
morning last, to examine bids for the erection
Of the new building on the corner of Vine and
Longworth streets Thirty nine proposals in
all were received, six Of which were for the
construction of the entire building. Of these
the lowest was that of Mr.. Joseph Elleck,
$4,000. The Directory are undecided whether
it will be cheaper to accept the bid of Mr..
Elleck, or to let the work out in sections to
other bidders. In either event the edifce will
probably cost $125,OoO, as the ground cost
$4,000, and 900 have already been spent
for excavation and foundation.
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DEDICATION OF THE TURNER HALL.-The
Turner's met at their new hall on Walnut
street, near Abigail, yesterday morning, and,
forming in procession, marched through the
principal streets in the northern part Of the
city with banners and music. After returning
they held their dedicatory exercises, which
consisted Of addresses by M. Jaoobi and 9TH
ers singing, pyramid building, &c. In the
evening they gave grand concert, which was
largely attended, and passed of quite pleasant
ly. Tho exercises willIbe continued to-day,
and will close in the evening with grand
ball.
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SHop-LrFTERs ARRESTED. On Saturday af-
ternoon last, two boys were arrested on Fifth
street, on suspicion that they had been en-
gagged in stealing various articles from dry
goods stores in the vicinity. The boys
Immediately confessed the crime, and dis
closed the names of tho youthful accomplices,
two of whom were afterward arrested. They
also informed the officers that they were en-
ployed BY q man named Jas. Fitzgerald, who
keeps small shop on Western row, between
Third and Fourth. The house was searched
and numerous articles, such as delaincs, cloths,
&c., were found. The boys were all small,
and were sent for tho present to tho House Of
Refuge. Fitzgerald was lodged in the Ninth
street Station house, where he will await an
investigation on Tuesday next. The boys
stated that they received seventy-fyo cents per
bolt Of goods, without reference to value.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
At the session Of The County Commissioners
held yesterday morning, orders were passed
amounting in the aggregate to Sc, ,574 27, Of
which $l,SO7 27 were to Moore, Wilstach,
Keys & Co., for stationery furnished the DIFF
ferent county Offices; S629 23 to House Of
Refuge and Correction, for support of inmates
during the month of November $3.50 04 tc
Christopher Wehrman, for bread furnished
Lick Run Lunatic Asylum; $156 So to Johr
A. Smith, for dry goods furnished same, and
$464 SO for salaries Of Superintendent and
attaches Of same. Apart from this no bust.
ness of importa nee was transacted.
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MeErING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE SOUTH
ERN PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-Quite full meeting
of the stockholders of the Southern Pacific
Railroad took place on Saturday afternoon at
the Merchants Exchange, for the purpose of
taking into consideration the best means of
promoting their enterprise. Addresses were
delivered by Doctor r. S. Newton, Colonel G..
3: Todd, and others, while preamble and
resolutions were passed rejoicing over the
present prosperous condition of the Company,
and rendering tho thanks of the Getting to
Doctor Jeptha Fowlkes and Colonel Todd, for
the fearless and effective manner In which
they had maintained their interests.
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTHDAY OF THOMAS

ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTHDAY OF THOMAS
PA1NE.-A portion Of the admirers Of Thomas
Paine, in this city, held a peoting yesterday
afternoon, at National Hall, and resolved to
celebrate the coming anniversary of his birth.
day on the 20th of January next, by appro-
pirate exercises, to take place in the hall in
which the preliminary meeting was held. An
address will be delivered by Robert Treat, Esq.,,
of this State, upon the afternoon of Sunday, ,and
a banquet and ball will be given on Monday
night, at the same placo. The committee
state that they expect to make this grand
affair, and will leave nothing undone which
will add to the interest Of the occasion.
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BATH RoOMs.--0ne Of the greatest luxuries
Of pOpulous city, and in fact Of any city, is
well-regulated and tidy bath-houses. In this
respect tho Queen City has always been def
cient, as, with very few exceptions, there has
been no place at all inviting to which one
could repair for cold, warm or shower baths.
We are glad to know, however, that we are
now to have at least nesuite of rooms worthy
OF patronage, as Messrs. Sanders, johnson &
Co., of the Burnet House, have entirely re-
fitted their bathing department, and opened it
to the public. To those who appreciate snowy
towels, clear water, unsoied carpets and clean
tubs, 1t must be particularly inviting.
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NEWPORT, December 3, lsja.
MngrINa OF THE REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION
COVINGTON NEWS.

Scarcity OF NEws.-Very little has trans
pired in our city worthy of note for week past,
except the movements and counter movements of
politicians, Politics absorb every thing; nothing
their i'm mediate friends At present the contest is
doubtful; all independent candidates having with
drawn, parties are about equally balanced.
DIVINE SERVICE AT 0DD FELLows' HALL
Divine service will be held at Odd Fellows Hall
every Sunday at three o'clock.
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PRIsoS, JAIL AND HosrITAL.--In the City
Prison, at the close of the week, there were
14l prisoners, (GS Of them females,) against
l4O the previous week. During the week 81
prisoners were discharged.
In the County Jail thorc wcro lunatics;
is females; on bread and water; l3 on chain
gang; 03 10 main jail-l4l in all, against l31
the week previous.
AT the Commercial Hospital 26 persons were
admitted during the week; II discharged; none
born, and died-Morris Tahill, James Hard
ing, and John Fultner.
In the Hospital, last evening, l43 patients
were under treatment, against 1877 tho previous
week.
At the close Of the past week there was but
one case Of smallpox in the Pest-house.
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SUIT OF AN ACTsR AGAINST THE PROrRIEToRs
OF ONE OF OUR THEATRES FOR DAMAGEs.--Mr.
7. A. Morton, an actor of some reputation,
and who was employed to do the leading busi-
ness at one Of our theaters, the National, at
the rate of $25 per week, and after FIVE weeks
performance was discharged, as he alleges,
without sufficient reason, has brought suit in
the Superior Court against John Bates, the
proprietor of the National, laying his damages
at 81 1000. The proceedings of the Court on
Saturday will be found in our Law Report, and
will be continued to-day.
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A MANS SKULL FRACTURED IN A FGGHT.--
Two of the City Prison convicts, employed in
the city lot in breaking stone, became involved
in quarrel day before yesterday, when one Of
them, named Joseph Davey, struck the other,
named Frank NoOnan, on the head with a
hammer, badly fracturing his skull.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO A WoMAN.-A woman
named Mary Donovan, while passing along
Seventh-street yesterday about noon, fell, in
consequence Of tho slippory state of the side
walk, atthe corner of Broadway, and fractured
her leg quite badly. She was taken to hor
residence on Vine street, when physician was
called and her injuries attended to.
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HOLIDAY PRESENTS. The holidays are ap-
preaching, and those desiring to purchase
presents to confer upon their friends will do
we'll to call on John Shillito 6 Co., 1Ol, 1903
and lO5 West Fourth street, whore they will
find fine assortment of oloaks, shawls, en-
broideries, gloves, &c. Sec advertisement.
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MORE CouNrERFEITERs ARREsTED.-A dis.
patch was received in this city day before
yesterday, announcing the arrest at Memphis
of two of the gang Of counterfeiters recently
broken up in Illinois by Officer Reany. On
their persons was found largo lot of spurious
bills on the Canal Bank Of New Orleans.
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METEo OBsERvATIoNs.-Fo the
Penny Press, by Henry Waro, 0ptician, No. Z
West Fourth-sreet, December 4.
Steamboat Register.

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X. Valley, Kanawhn; Dnnicilh, Neville; Virginia
Homo, Neville; Lightfoot, Nashville.
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Hllen Gray, karawhe: Grey Eagle, pomeroy; Sv al
low, Parkershurg; Defender Pittsbnrg; Aurora
Pittsburg; Y \. AUBREY, Plttsburg; Lebanon, Nash
vile; Dunlcith, Neville; Virginia Home, Neville.
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SAVE YoUR CO,L.--It is frequently the case
that during the winter, when the river is frozen
over, that coal commands an exorbitant price.
Although DOdge's patcnt crate will not in
crease the supply Of coal it will lessen the
demand by heating house with ono. half the
usual quantity. SEQ advertisement.
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Police CoURr.--Thrty- ono cases were ex-
amined before Judge Lowe yesterday morning,
but few of them were of sufficient interest for
publication. Three youthful thieves, named
Victor Gerard, Barney Duffey, and Thomas
Burns, were brought in, charged with stealing
q piece of Merino from the door Of Charles
1Weatherby's dry-goods store, on Fifth street.
After their arrest they confessed to q number
OF thefts, tho discovery of which hnd for some
time bafled the police, and informed Officer
Weast that they had stolen property in a
house on Western-row, between Third and
Fourth streets, which was examined and found
to contain q large quantity of stolen goods.
They also confessed to having other stolen
property, In house on Front-street, near
John.
The case was continued, and the boys sent
in the mean time to the House of Refuge.
Marcus Davenport, the confidence man,
who succeeded in swindling several clothing
establishments out Of unmade goods, under
pretense that he was tailor, in need of en-
ployment, was sent to the County Jail for six
months.
A verdant and intoxicated individual, named
Theodore CLANCY, from Lexington, Indiana, for
insulting lady on Sycamore street, was sent
to prison for twenty days.
A eartman, named Frederick Wicker, for
destroying several feet of pavement on Bay
miller-street, by. driving his cart over it, was
fined $40 and costs.
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RAILROAD AcCIDENT.--A boy, about twelve
years of age, named William Hammond, was
run over by train of cars on the Little
Miami Railroad on Saturday afternoon, and
had one of his legs 80 severely crushed that
amputation was necessary to save his life.
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The TRIAL OF BURNS FOR MuRDER.-The
argument in the case ofthe State against ames
Burns was closed day before yesterday, and
Judge Mallon will charge the jury this
morning.
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UNPAID LETTERs.-The following is a list Of
letters detained for non payment Of postage at
the Postotfice, in this city, December 3:
II. y. Boswell Coyington, Ky.
4. P. Rogers. Indianapolis, Ind.
Mary A, " Fortune, Richmond, Va.
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JUDGMENT RENDERED AGAINST THE Clry.--
In the case Of the City against tho Cincinnati,
Wooster and Lebanon Turnpike Company, tried
in the Court Of Common Pleas, before Judge
Collins, the jury assessed the damage of the
defendants at $4,000.
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MATRIMoNlAI.---"Edgar" advertises under
this head, in another column, inviting pro-
posals from young ladies', not over twenty,
willing to be content with his love and 10
share his moderate income. Don't all speak
at once,
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A BuooLIcrsT BUYING A CHEAP WATcH.-A
little before midnight on Saturday, ar ingenu-
GUS fellow, evidently abucollcist, arrived at the
Spencer House, engaged room and retired.
He was up betimes, however, and being very
desirous Of seeing the city, which he had never
visited before, he soon went out of the, hotel
down Front-street, gazing into every store as
he passed.
About half an hour after, the stranger re-
appeared at the Spencer, and in his hand held
watch, which he told Mr.. French, one of the
clerks, he had purchased for $25, asking him
if it were not very cheap. The chronometer,
if thing that told lie every second in tho
day, could be called such; was Of the most
common brass, and worth about fifty cents.
So the clerk said, and advised him to put the
balance of his money in the safe, while he re-
mained in town, and leave for home on the
first train. The unsophicated fellow obeyed
his counsel, vowing he never would return to
such "swindling hole" as Cincinnati again.
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The MATRIMONIAL MARKEr.-During the
past week only twenty-four licenses were is
sued at the Probate Court, against sixty-four
the week previous-a falling off of nearly three
hundred per cent.
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- New PUBLICATIONS. Ns.-Rickey, Mallory &
Co. always have the latest American and
European publications. See list of new books
in another column.
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P0TAT0Es-rhe market Is frm, and prizes steady
at our last quotations. %
CLOVER SEED-The demand continues active.
and prices nrm at ~ 6jGli Ij sales 60 brs. at 81 70,
FLUUK-lne market was dull today, and priccx
declined The sales were SDU brs at s. Tor superfns
and 81 Is for extra.
WhISKY-So cnahse in the market; the demand
is fair: sales OF 1900 bris. at Hc. iUcIudng that
from wagon
HUGSSThe demand was active to-day, and prices
further advanced. The sales were
100 head averaging 100 lbs. 81 %
$40 head tast evening" 100 lbs. at............. IL
$50 head averaging 200 lis 20
$50 head (del. next week 200 lbs at..,"...... 40
II was reported that one lot, heavy sold at IS .O
TO bo delivered next week. this WAS the asking prize
for good Hogs at the close. H
PK0VISIONS--An active speculative demand FOR
bulk Meats, for future delivery, with sales of aN,1b
pounds, at 616c. ior Shoulders and Sides. lie de-
iivered in February Lard held firmly at 10 =, with
sales of 200 tierces Green Meats iirm with sales of
10000 pieces Hams at SSc., the outside rate for tu-
ture delivery A continued large speculative demand
for mess Pork, with sales of 900 brls at Sl66l6 ann
the spot and 800 brls. at SIG 2 to be delivered tho
first week in january SIG 10 was offered for Feb
ruary, but no sellers found The market closed ex
cited and unsettled and holders disposed to hold of
for better prices.
GROCERIES, The demand is. good, in the regular
way, and the market firm. Sales Of 200 hhds Sugar,
In lots, at 71aGSc.; 800 rls. Molasses at $50
the former rate for lot from The landing. 2UJ bags
Coffee sold! at l21l2Ac. B.,
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BOARDING.

R0AHDING-Ay young lady desires pleas
~ ant Room and Board ng In a private family
residing In the central part Of the city References
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CITY N e w s

THANKs.-Mr. S. G. Meredith, of Adams's
Express Company, has our daily thanks for
Indianapolis papers.
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PHoToGRAPHs,- photographs of John Brown
are for sale by Church, at the Postoffice News
Depot,
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1@r DON'T forget that the Penny
Press Is the medium through which to
make known your wants! ADVERTISE
ments of five lines and less, inserted
twice for twenty-five cents!
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FOR SALE.

ENOR SALE--BUGGY--A good phaeton
Buggy. Inquire Of h. p. McOOMAs,
de5c' No. 575 Western.row, Cincinnati.
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MATRIMONIAL.

a YOUNG MAN, 90 YEARS OF AGE,
"a with moderate income is desirous of forming
the acquaintance of lady not over 70 years of age,
with view to matrimony. Address, In onfdence
EDGAR, Box 3i5, Canton, Ohio de5.b+