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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-17
City Intelligence,

The LATE DROWNING CASUALLY HARBoR We no.
ticed in Tuesdays HERALD the fact that Monday
yawi boat containing four men, which went alongside
aud attempted to board the British brig Brothers while
he latter was in tow OF steam tug, caps zed when
of Bedloe's Island and the men preciptated into tn
water and despite the efforts Of the steamers aud yes
sel's crew 70 save them, were drowned. The
the unfortunate men are not kno ct present. but po
state that the hats OF the unfortunate men
, hero picked up 1 In the , aa,boS shortly atst
-ss...- - e,.sss I.s~ad oso Of ssa hats !. bs
white straw another plated straw hat aud the fourth
light brown chocolate color. These articles can be
seen at the Coroner's office in Centre street.
FIRE IN NINIH ArENrE-st Elk O'Clock Monday evening
fire broke out in the grocery store Of George wncke
BACH No. b4s< Ninth Avenue, corner of Forty.
fourth street, andbefore 1t was extinguished the
gieater part of the stock destroyed. TIE
ioss s estimated at about $1,000. Insured for
81 eco in the Hamilton insurance Company The
barement wss occupied by George Finger, lager bier
sco Insured for s7to The Manhattan Insurance Com
paDy The upper part OF the house occupied
al femes r Damage ;riing The building is Elei By
Tic csuse Of tue fire rather markabe The grocers
CLERK Louis Beyerman was requested to bore hoe into
cafk OF liquor, ana in order to sech quickly, tooka red
hot piece rom the hole bored and the time
the liquor was fred the cask burst, and the flames very
OF some people is truly astonishing.
DROWNED Mantle body of an unknown was
passed yesterday morning at ten O'Clock by the Staten
Island ferrybost Hunchback, between Governors and
Bedoes Islau's. He dressed Ia blue and Pants
Toe officers Of the Hunchbsck bAmeaole for STOP
ping their boat and bringing the body TO shore.
EtuSERAL OF A FIREMAN The Association Of EXEMPT
Femen OF this city turned ou: yesterday and attended
The funeral of of their associates Christopher Heer
the funeral service was held at Trinity church
O'Clock p N.
TIE WIDENING OF DUANE sTREEr.-The prices paid TO the
several property owners who injured by the widen
ing OF Duane street amoupted-the highest, 800 &C.,
to Elisha Boomer and the lowest amount 81 TO- to Mr.
james Lynch.
ACCIDENT ON TIE New HAVEN RAnRoAD.-The $50 P. NJ.
New York and New Haven express train ran over q
Division avenue, Monday last, kiipg her Instantly.
No blame is attached to the employees of the road.
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Markets.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.


PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD
fHILADEIrHIA, August 10, 1852
SOCKS heavy. pennsylvania State nves, 81; READING
Railroad, FIX; Morris Canal 81 NJ Long Island Railroad
lo7s; Pennsylvania Railroad, ssh.
New ORLEANS, August Is, 1862
s1 0 sn sales 70 DAY 700 Dses Of which 60
oorn dull and declined 15c; sales to-day at 90c
NEW ORLEANS, August I8, 1850
Cotton Gales 70 day geo bales, the market closing
bales, and the receipts 200 bales against for the
Same time last year. Sugar firm, at CSC. for fair
0swEGo, August 16-sP.M.
milling demand: GALES 6,l0o bushels Milwaukee club in.
GLIDING 100 bushels Illinois ct Tic a re Canal frepbts
dull and unchanged Lake imports 800 bushels wheat.
Canal shipments light.
CHICAGO, August 1s, 1852
Flour steady Wheat active and advanced 20. on spring
Corn closed with an advancing tendency sales at 64c
Oats steady. Receipts today-2,500 bbis Sour, 26 600
bushels wheat Al 600 bushels corn II 500 bushels osts
Shipments-900 bbls flour 46 900 bushes wheat and
IA 600 bushels corn.
CINCINNATI August l6, 1859.
Flour very heavy. at 81 50 81 IS for superhne Wheat
very dull; red, SOC. 96c white, 81 O6 81 To- Corn
firm, at SOC. s5c. Wniskey active, at 2zkc Provi
scns unchanged.
Flour steady: Howard street S. l2s Wheat un settled
but active: sales To-Day II goo bushels white 81 16
81 30, red 81 10 81 49, Corn steady az nc 74c for
white, and TIC for yellow Provisions unchanged Wits.
key firm.
PHILADELPHIA, August 16, 1850.
Flour declined: Gales unmporant Wheat declined &C.
Co. sales coo bushels white az 81 rs 81 80, red at
81 10 81 20. Corn active: yellow 7sc. Oats active,
but unchanged. Whiskey dull at 26c. &c.
BUFFALO, August 16-l p. NJ
Flour LEES active but without quoaoie auge saes
500 bbs at 81 SO for good superlne 81 rs IS for extra
Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, IS rs a SIS 90 for douh!,
extras. Wbeat-3prng in better demand; white and red
winter neglected sales 300 bushels at e0c for Chicago
spring, $50. for No Milwaukee club ESQ., for Racine
club, afoot, 7oc for old extra Milwaukee club Corn
irmer sales 5000 bushels No. Illinois at Csc. Other
gram quiet wnsEey n nsn sales 90 eSs at 49,
wheat, $500 bushels corn Canal exports-5 400 bushels
wheat, 500 bushels corn.
BUFFALO, August 1876 ~
Flour steady and demand moderate; sales 900 bbs at
81 IS rs for the whole range Of extras and double ex
ras Wheat spring In fair demand, winter quiet, sales
cine club afca 70c for old extra Milwaukee club S7
for new No Chicago spring. 81 OK for red OHIO Corn
steady eales eco bushels primo Illinois at &c., II Oc0
bushels do soat on private terms Other grains quiet
NbEkey steady, sales 100 bbls a, 24c Lake imports,
30C0 bbls. four &C. coo bushels wheat, 1900 bushels
corn, zoo bushels barley Canal exports Is 900 bushels
wheat, II SEQ bushels corn.
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Naval Intelligence.

The United States steamers wyandot and Mohawk left
the dry dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard yesterday toe
16.h inst and hauled alongside OF the wharf for Ia
purpose Of painting and receiving armament and storcs
The United States steamers Myrtle and Sumpter will b ,
ready by the 20h inst; nearly all Of their officers hav
arrived and reported for duty 10 Commodore Brsose of
the Brooklyn Navy Yard The United States steam
soop riquos receiving her asis spars H., and having
her standing rigging set up she is prog essng rapidly
final completion, and many days elapee will be ready
for sea.
The frigate Germantown, commander Richard L. Page
was at SnAnghae June A.
The United States steamer Powhatsn Captain George
Pearson, got shore Woosung about June A. but
would DO get OF without injury.
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The Case OF Doctor EIlls.
SUPREME COURT-SPYCIAL TERM.
Before Hon. Judge Irgrahsm.

oe'efe Eon Juoge lrgfanam.
AUGUST l6-In The Matter of the Application Of Thomas
j. Eu A writ OF habeas corpus was issued to the keep
or Of the city prison, who in produced the body
the prisoner. Wrts Of certiorsri were issued 10 os e
Connolly and Alderman Brady (actng mAxstrate) bota
oil whom returned into Court the proceedings mad before
them
Mr. A. L. Dyett stated 10 the Court that the Doctor was
ted &, present upon four charges First charge By
nary konefts Tor stealing diamond ring-she affidavit,
IN which sas positive to the larceny, and he sup
pos ed the Court not nielere besides the Doc or
was so confident OF defeating charge the trial tina
he was willing to give bail on It. Second charge by
same person Of grand larceny OF Pannsylvana Coa
Company bond and other evidences Of dept which
the lazy satea the Doctor tore up In her presence
hr Dseu remarked that sucn conduct may
hsve been very naughty, and perhaps an improper
not larceny Dor any other crime Third, charge by
Patrick Murphy, tsor for obtaining s3l S. OF clothes
from him by false pretences appeared that hs Doctor
bad got from MIR Hu ply clothes 10 the amount OF come
S64 partly for himself and partly for other persons
for whom the Doctor mad become security
Lad p.d for all The goods got Tor himself personally
part Of the price Ter the Others that he had
sne balance and COZ tested his liability; bot hs had
beaten and linen ths charge made. Moreover, Mr.
Dyet contebded that there really proof the
legged preiepces false. Fourth, u charge by aer-
HeI Of obtaining by preences s27v worth
Of medical Instruments for which he DOCTOR had paid $50
cast end Lad gwen four notes Of which be bad paid two
leaving balance cue OF $40 only Mr. Dyeit cSntendsd
eoat We tfeNASe mere WAS III Jaw iulue pfetnCe-
that that the p0ctor stated he would have the money
the tank 10 pay the notes, and in addition there
proof OF iis ialsty
Mr. Doyle Assistant District Attorney, said no himself
Inclined TO hink that the Murphy charge descended
from the dignity Of false petence to 'joremy didsr
sm" If vas anything But be thought there pro
baoe As to the charge OF tearing up bond
contended larceny, least snonld 60 jury
on tho question Of intent AS 10 the Hernsten case
COMMENCED that that also showed probable cause,
should 30 10 u jury.
The lodge decided that the Murphy was q trHlng
one, epo ne thought the commitment totally
warranted by the evidence and be should dscba the
prisoner and that il the Hernsteu there some
evidence, aho he thought it ought TO go to jury.
the OH be should interfere xed the bail
IN Tie ROBBERS CASES at 81 COO.
THE prisoner was again remanded TO the rombs until
the necessary bai is procured.
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The Kansas Gold Mines.

LEAvKSwORrH, August 10, 1859.
The Express from Denver City has arrived here with
dates OF the 9th inst.
nugget OF gold weighing afty.sx pennyweights had
been taken from the Nevada gulch.
Rich dggngs had been discovered 1t the head waters
Of the Bayou Salada.
Exravsgant reports continued to be received from Co.
dorado.
newspaper had been issued In Mountain City.
The State Convention sitting at Aurora had adjourned
having framed State constitution the features Of which
have not been given
The Convention voted to submit the question of Terrific
rial or State organization at the same time
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Arrival or the military from Montreal.

BosroN, August 16, 1869.
The Montreal Field Battery, under the command Of Cap
tain Stephenson arrived in this city last night shortly
fore IL o'clock The Independent Fuseers received them
at the depot and escorted them their quarters at the
Hancock House, while salute was fred by the Bsstou
Artillery, under Captain Minis. the Canadians will be
well cared for by military and citizens during their
stay
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THE LATEST NEWS.
Affairs In Washington.

MOVEMENTS OF THE MPXICAN MINIsTER--PRoG
OF HIS MISSION, ETC.
WASHINGTON, August 16, 1885,
Senior Lerdo and suite arrived at the National Hotel this
evening. He will spend few days here in exchange OF
civsies with the President aud Cabinet aud then pro.
coed to Vera Cruz via New Orleans.
It Ia understood that the object Of his visit to this
try progressed favoraby that entire only
depends upon the approval Of the details by the jaarez
government
Senior Lerdo will he entertained by the President and
Secretary GAGS at during the week. Mexicans in
Washington now feel satisfied that will be fully
sustained.
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Terrible Gale 1t Pict0u, n. b.
UPWARDS OF FIFTY LIVES LOST AND NUN wv ,
VESSELS WRECKED.
Bosros, August 10, 1869.
Advices OF the I'd inst from Pctou, N. g.. received
mere day. state that that region had beeu visited BY
severe gale, doing much damage and oocasioning fearful
oss OF life.
On the south side Of Prince Edward Island especially,
The wrecks OF vessels had been numerous and he loss Of
life amounted to fifty.
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TIE GENERAL NEWSPAPER DESPATCH.

WASHINGTON, August 10, 1859.
The extensive machine, blacksmith and sawpg sheps
of the Capitol Extension Works burnt half past
three O'Clock this morning. ghe origin of the fire
yet sscerained butt s supposed to have been acct
dental The buildings comparatively valueless,
abe machinery destroyed very expensive incudnga
lathe for turning the immense columns for the pub
lie buildings and several powerful engines A large
quantity Of tools ana some costly MARBLE anshed and
npished were also destroyed There no insurance.
The Ices Is varoIsy estimated from fifty TO sixty thou.
sand dollars
Letters from the Juarez constitutional government,
Just received here, alude with great satisfaction TO the
favor With which the decree for the rationale OF the
church property every where received the city
Of Mexico and especially is the visit Of Captain Adham,
Commander Of hor Mjesy naval forces to the Presi
dent mentioned with qualification, thai occasion he
took pleasure announcing that by order Of the British
government he would not enforce the measures hereto
fore contemplated for the redress Of complaints nor do
any thing 70 embarram the administration. General De-
sollsdo ID II San Luis de Potos and has supposed
about 1000 troops under his command preparing TO
march on the city Of Mexico Arms and ammunition are
constantly being received by the liberalists.
Senior AAsa, who has just returned from New York,
has concluded contract for materials Of war which Will
without unnecessary delay, be forwarded 70 Mexico
Mr.. Whitehead, who was bansaed from Mexico, where
he resided for many years. will return to England
the behalf Of British bsHdholders and will exert himsel
to satisfy all their claims, the church property being tn
basis for the transaction and By which 1t is thought
some millions Of dollars will be realized for the benefit Of
the constitutional government.
10 not thought that Lerdo will make any pecaniary
engagements in New York, but that he will merely take
preliminary steps TO that end t, be submitted to his
government for consideration. His contem plated visit to
President Buchanan and Secretary Cass, win view
have full and free talk Mexican affairs WILL doubtless
have the effect Of facilitating the negotiation Of treaty
satisfactory to both countries
N.Y. otway tho British Minister, was, at last accounts
IN inc city OF Aexico tho despatch for his recall not
having boon received There such informsti in this
city jusaes the assertion thu. the vacancy aims
casoned viii be filed BY successor friendly 10 the
-Juarez government. " ''
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en,y chi,d orc. wnshs and Iiz.y Kirby, assd 10 ~~xr

osiy chiid q Q. Wright and Lny Kirby, aged 10 ~u,g
=: sss:..! IN aka Plscs from the residence II ~
!wssSssd.yl .Sernoon .. three O'Clock the rsiauvss
nn e1os o. me amy are respectfully invited 70 aeaA
KHsnaAS.-on Monday, August Is, Of cousumptiss.
AND months, native Of Londonderry, Ireland
me funeral viii take place this "wednesday aernooa.
sss xsS S;ocx from the residence q her husband. Ne
specvuly invited TO attend.
infant o:asSs.r KsyRo % r.sss Angus KAN.
Iosuves and friends Of The family are mvtsA -
o osnS hsr funeral this Wednesday, afternoon 4 avs
"a r0o. ur'ner invitation from their Fe6.dsaos,
..s ~ nosSsssy August y, .rer brief Illness.
To- >doa, England and Carbondsis Penn papers pseasa
Eu1u On Monday, August Is, EDWARD xu-1u. 4.
friend 81 ne BE-. s sns ss member: :: z.
bis ise res ideuc sis West Forty fourth street. vsao
Ponau% Va; Fo t Umpqua, Oregon, on Tuesday. June
n, WnIn GraD POI only child Of Amelia A. and d.
Edward p Poilum, =. g. A., and grandson Of william
sM s surd.y, Angus. 10, .. the rssdsses
o. her gIanafshsr ses .,sa Il N ys.1 1S .ss
month";
ana MIS- Richardson, a nsne1 70 A.scno .uo =,
O'Clock without further not CO.
koBaaa-On Monday, Aug, VI 10, JOHN D. honaA6, s6o9
40 Yeas mouths 23 days, consumpoon
The relatives ana friends Of family requested v
attend funeral without fur her notice, this (WeAAss
day) afternoon at O'clock fro No. COG Grand street.
The remains viii be taken 10 Greenwood for ntermoot.
California papers please COPY.
SMITH Monday, August y, EIHAbxra widow q
Thomas Srnith In the 18th year Of ner age.
The relatives and friend, al The snily respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral from the residence Of
son 70 law James Hunter Dos Wen Thirty 9th streek
this "wednesday morning, at 10 o'C ocS;
The remains Will be taken to GreenwI vi cemetery
TuImL-On Tut saAy, August 10, / LtkS a. iUTaiiL,
dsvgh,er Of JaG es and AM Wgg AID 10 o. HiinAm H..
Iulail OF Hortoo Norfolk, Eugisnt, age. 20 YER.
The funeral will place, this (Wednes. Ay asernooo
at oDe O'Clock, from "a Eh rd avenue
Z. gish and CANADA West papers please C py.
WBuE.-0n Tuesday, Aagust IL, Of 0asumpooo,
GEORGE Q. WHITE, In the 9th year Of his a. o
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TIE GREAT FESTIVAL AT jones' wooD commences to.dsy
the l7h instant, with the opening Of the circus
and the appearance of the " Orrn Family" the South
American Acrobats. The performances of which there
will be two each day, will be continued the 1sth 18th
and Goth, ench evening winding up with bal chanpctre
Read the Advertisement and the attractive equestrian
and pyrotechrc programme which ia announced
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demonstrates the Atlantic cable to be an accom-
plished TACT II only one single word had been
transmitted 1t would be proof sufficient of its
practioability; but how much stronger Is the
evidence when it is shown that 1859 words have
passed In. ough the wires. The rapid communi-
cation by steam has already produced great
changes In the international and commercial re-
lations between this country and Europe, and has
effected to great extent the trading interests
on either side u has also Influenced the moral,
political and social condition of the two nations.
When telegraphic communication is permanently
established how much greater will these changes
become. AS for the daily press, 1t will be COM
pletely reyolutonized.
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The California Overland Mail.

MEMPHIS, August l6, 1852
The overland mail has arrived here with California
dates Of the 25th ut News unimportant
fire at Crescent City had destroyed property to the
amount Of $500
Arrived at San Francisco ships Meteor and Young Ame
RIGA, from New York.
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Geo. SsunSers' Metallic Tablet Razor StrOps
This innabe article may obtained the manufac
turers sAuNDEAS, No. Aston House, and OF Tho
rous agents throughout the city.
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Phrcn illogical EyaminattOns, Showing the
talents defects and proper occupation given at FOTLaR
WELLS SeS Broadway.
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RxDFoRD-CoLT On Tuesday, Angus, 0 by the Rev P
Irving, Rector OF Christ church, New 8fi2o.o1, l.
LOUIS BEDFORD ESQ of New York, to JANE N. CoLT, OF
Fontabella, Patei son, n. j.
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Boston Weekly Bank statement.
Boston, August 16, 1859.
e following is our weekly bank statement -
The Schooner Onward ashore.

NORFOLK, August 49, 1869.
The schooner Onward, from Philadelphia for Richmond,
with coal, s ashore near Cape henry She may be saved
by immediate assistance.
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SULPHUR SPRINGS vIRgrNIA.--Amopg the yisiters at
Grecpbrier White Ii Secretary Thompson, and among
thopc a. the Healing Springs Va Hon John Letchcr
ExGovertor Boil, Of Texas, Secretary Floyd and Mr..
Ytnabic, 81 North Carolina,
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L.cCe Tubular Ties-A New Style, mt Nos.
81 and 50 William street, door north Of Maiden lane.
GEO. n. TRACY, Agent
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~Ey nhcampment nc Mast Liberty.
PIrrsBuRc, August Is, 1869.
Ine grand military encampmeut 1t East Liberty, near
Psburg, excites universal interest Fourteen volunteer
companies from this and the adjoining counties are in IN.
camp and others expected Tho whole force IL under
sne commana OF brignder General Negey me eaosmp-
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stansy1 Chess Book, Morphy's Games,
chsss and billiard tsbles and Trimmings at BAssfOROs
Ii9 ulton street, up stsira
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Rupture Cured BY Mazsn & Co.'s EAdicsi
-uAn They ssokeep nle Chaotic stockings
gefns and shoulder brsoee Instruments for
fofmites made 10 order No. veoey stree Astsy Eouso
Rev York.
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Grover & Bakers NcisoIcss
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES.
For our own family became fully aisIed Gro
N. 2. Tribune.
Ofioe temporarily at sol Broadway,
lS2 Fulton street. BROOKLYN.
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Of the descriptive 6eg!s,er OF Genuine Eoes
and ccsIec'ec with supplement ready and he
had ~ The oace OF the pu3shers VnEk DAY. IL Wal
STREET Thh book the most poo,t proisou against spus
ops aud altered hlS exlAat,
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Kennsdy's Medical Discovery Is Warranted
crcula eryspeaa, salrheam scd head, liberated
sore iegs. For sale by all druggists.
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HOlIOwsy's Ointme Mt Limbs are often
crippled by the msreatmen Of wounds aud fractures
prst only dressing such should be wonderful
resuscistor Of native power Mandatory 81 MAIDEN lane
York.
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Cr'stsdoro's Hair Dye, Wigs ind Toupc.s,
the world Wholesale and retail and ths dve mi
vately applied. No As.or House.
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Travellers, Try the Smithsonian Houss,
Broadway Houston st. Conducted the plan
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Hair.Its Diseases, Fail, Change Of Color,
and s embelRhment treated carefully by A. 8RANDJEAN
10 Twelfth street, west ade and Broadway.
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Bachelors Hair Dye, Wigs and Toupees,
the bes In the world srpassng all made. Sold
at the mandatory. X3 broadway.
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CatsrIh-Sure Cure by DIR. e. H. Marshall,
1t st Hicholss Gotel New York days Hours nj
too,e Consult ffee cure certain Iect letters t, ST. rcho
l.B Hotel.
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Derry - 2'sIo~f>ASr01xs xle A8est and Cheap
est article for dressing identifying cleaning curling
gsa
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Strong and Flavory Tea, One Dollar the
chest, at Oh SIeTIAES0Ns No. Chambers stree. ZIG
Greenwich street.