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CONVICTION NEWS.

WATBs WoRKs.--During the last year the
subject Of supplying tho city with . proper
quality Of water was occasionally discussed
among the people, but no action was taken
by the Council in regard to the matter until
about the first of October. when on motion, q
select committee was appointed to report upon
ths best method Of constructing water works
adequate to meet tie deihands ef the, people.
On the goth of October, Mr.. Steveas5a,
Chairman Of the Select Committee, reported to
the Council q plan for their construction by
privste enterprise, with the reservation on the
part Of the city, OF the right to purchase the
same after the expiration Of twenty five years.
The report was concurred in by the Council
without debate, end the Committee on Inter
nal Improvements dire5ted 10 sdgertise for
proposals for their construction, but for some
cause, however, no advertisement has been
circulated, and the matter remains In statu quo.
We understand that there are men ready to
take the matter In hGna as soon as an oppor-
tunity Is presented, who will hasten the work
forward to completion. We hope there will be
no more delay, as an adequate supply of water
is indispensable to the material prosperity Of
the city.
PotIcE MATTERs.--0n Sunday evening last,
several young men from Covington passed up
Front-street, near Columbia, and seeing q
woman, the wife of Mr.. Quinlsn, grossly in
suited her. AS soon as Mr.. Q. received in
formation cf the affair, lie pursued them, and
finding some young men, whom he supposed
were tho guilty ones, in connection with a
man named Frew, fell upon one Of them and
beat him severely. Yesterday, Frew and
Quinlan were arrested, and fined, the former
s. and the latter 81, by the Mayof.
ARCTIC PANoRAMA.--Yestsrday afternoon,
at three o'clock, by special arrangement, the
Arctic Panorama was exhibited to the Sunday
school scholars Of this city and Newport, ths
fee for admittance being ive cents. A large
crowd was in attendance.
SCHOOL ExHIBIT1oN.--The sem. annual ex-
hibition OF the Judsonian Female Seminary
will take place at Odd Fellowa' Hall, on
Friday evening next, commencing at half.
past seven o'clock. The proceeds arc to bs
devoted to the purchase Of books for library
for the institution.
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The CONTEMPLATED VIsIr or THE KENTUCKY
AND TENNESSEE LEGISLATURES TO THIS Cry
The committee Of arrangements for the recep-
tion Of the Kentucky and Tennessee teeis-
latures met yesterday, at the Chamber Of
Commerce, and prepared programme for the
exercises Of the day. Tho visitors will reach
tho city on tho steamer JaSot Ssrdaer, at five
O'Clock on Thursday morning, when carriages
will be In readiness, under the direction of
Thomas Gallagher, Joseph Terrence and
Bepjsmin Eggleston, to convey them to the
hotel. At eleven o'clock there will Ee d
public reception at the 0pera-house, at which
Mayor Bishop will preside, the address of
welcome to be delivered by Judge Bellamy
Storsf. tI
At three o'clock there will be grand ban
quet at the Burnet House, under the superin-
tendances Of Miles Greenwood, S. L. Harrison
and r. B. Bowler, after which the guests will
be invited to witness the working Of our steam
fire engines. =
the military officers cs tho oitt ,hst last
evening at the Burnet House, and made the
necessary arrangements to have q grand pa
rade. The Committee Of Reception have pre-.
pared themselves to receive the Ohio Legisla.
ture, and conduct them to the hotel, whore
they will meet the Legislatures Of the other
States.
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MEETING OF THE CITY CouscIL-PRocRRp
Ikes last NIeHr.--A special session of tn,
City Council was held last evening for the pur.
pose OF making the necessary arrangement
for the reception Of the Kentucky and Tcnnes.
see Legislatures. ~ N
Mr.. kunyan moved that q committee o.
fiVe be appointed, of which the President b.
one, to draft suitable resolutions, which wal
adopted. .......
subsequently,, Mr.. Davis moved that the City
Solicitor, Mayor and Chief Engineer bt
added. Adopted.
Mr.. Weasner offered resolution that tn,
Chief Engineer be instructed to mako an OK.
hibition of the Fire Department on the occa.
sion of the Legislative visit. Referred to q
committee of Eve.
The Chair named Messrs. Runyan, Tor.
renee, Mayer and S. S. Davis, who, together
with the Committee already appointed, consti-
tuted the Committee on Resolutions.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
After recess of twenty minutes the Com
mittee on Resolutions returned and submitted
the following report:
WHEREAS, The members of the Legislatures
Of the States Of Tennessee, Kentucky and
Ohio, and the City Council of the CITY of
Louisvilloj and other distinguished citizens of
our sister States are about to Visit oar city,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of
Cincinnati, that we cordially indorse the sem
timents expressed in the resolutions passed by
meeting Of citizens, held at the Merchants
Exchange, on the 2lst inst, and that we will
cheerfully enter into the arran gemsnts made
by the citizens meeting to give the distin-
gulshed guests reception worthy of our city
and the importance of the occasion.
Resoiued, That committee of seyon, of
which the President Of the City Council shall
be Chairman, be appointed to act as q Com
mittee Of Arrangements In conjunction with
the committee appointed by the citizens.
The report was read and resolutions adopted
The resolution concerning the Fire Depart
ment display waA referred back to Council
with recommendations that it should be
adopted, which was accordingly done. A
motion making the committee named in the
resolutions thirty four, tho entire Board, was
offered by Mr.. Ross, and adopted.
Mr.. Toohy offered the following:
Resotred, That the COMMITTEES be, and they
are hereby authorized to make proper arrange.
ments for the reception Of the honorable
guests of the city, but at an expense not to
exceed FIVE thousand dollars on account ol
the City Council of Cincinnati. Referred to
committee Of thifty-fouf.
Mr.. Marsh offered the following:
Resotoed, That the City Solicitor be, and ID
hereby instructed to defend the Judges of the
Fifteenth Ward in the fall election, in tho sui
brought against them by Mr.. Geo. 8. Bre.
count for damages.
The damages claimed are FIVE thousand dol
lars, and result from the judges refusing the
plaintiff the right Of suffrage.
After considerable debate the resolution wa
passed by q vote Of twenty-five to four, ant
the Council adjourned.
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POLICE CouRr.--Judge Lowe disposed of nm
immense amount Of business yesterday morn
ing at the Police Court, but It was generally
uninteresting. There were eighty-four cases
called for examination, most Of which were for
drunkenness and and disorderly conduct.
Tho eleven men whom we noticed yesterday
as having been arrested for gambling on Sum
day, at boarding and drinking house ON tho
corner Of Seventh and Main, were discharged,
there being no evidence which tended to their
conviction. rfs
David Boyd, who about week ago stabbed
John Gibbons, at No. 81 Walnut street, SO Sc
verely that he died shortly after, was commit
ted to Jail yesterday to await trial at the
next term Of the Court Of Common Pleas, upon
o charge Of murder In tho first degree.
The bail of Joseph Cordeman, for running
over and killing child on Western. n.row, near
the Brighton House, about week or ten days
ago, was fixed at $4,000, and the case contin-
ued for final examination on the 9th inst.
Robert Linsinmeyer and Henry Gardner,
for malicious assault upon Manrad oshnsr,
committed day before yesterday, were sent to
prison In default Of bail in the sum Of $4,000
each to await an examination on tho Goth
inst. We saw the wounded man yesterday
evening, and although he was badly hurt, and
is still suffering severely from the injuries hs
received, bis recovery seems to us almost csr-
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School B0ARD--LAsr NIeHr's PRoczEpISas,
The Board met at the usual hour last night,
President King in the Chair. The minutes Of
the previous evening were read and approved,
The resignation Of Myron Il. Tilder, men,
ber from tho Ninth Ward, was received and
accepted.
Miss Martha Williamson was appointed as
sistant teacher Of writing in the first subdi-
vision.
A communication was received from the
City Solicitor, stating that tho deed from the
Society Of Friends, for the school lot recently
purchased from them, was slightly defective
In the description Of boundaries. Referred to
committee on property.
The President stated to tho Board that q
clear title to the school lot on Eighth. street,
purchased from Mrs. Hans, could not now bs
obtained, as she herself had no right to pos
ssss until 1862. Referred to the Trustees of
the Eighth District, in connection with the
President Of the Board.
Reports from tho night schools in the First.
Third, aud Seventh Districts, for the month
ending January 13, were received, and show
the following results:
Scholars entered-First District, males 443,
females 30. Withdra%n-Mal a4s, females
30. Remaining-Males 1876, females 30,
Third District, males 17s, females 20. With
drawn-Males 20, females 8. Remaining
Males 76, females 10. Seventh District,
males "a, females 80. Withdrawn-Males
200, females 20. Remaining-Males 1888, 70.
males %.
The standing order for the evening, being
the report Of the Committee on Salaries, was
then taken up. On motion of Mr.. Powers the
report was adopted, and the committee dis
charged. From this action It is evident the
sslaries Of the teachers will not be increased
during the present year.
Mr.. Frensdorf, mehber from tho Fourteenth
Ward, who had been absent six consecutive
weeks, appeared in his seat, and was excused
for his absense.
Dr.. g. A. Doughsrty was elected to fill the
vacancy in the Board from tho Thirteenth
Ward.
The plans and specifications for the ersc-
ton Of building on the Ruffner property
were received and adopted. The cost Of the
ho,,se will be 4 little more than $4,000. The
Clerk Of the Board was then instructed to ad.
vertise for proposals to erect the building &C.
cording to o'the plans and specifications above
nsmed-the Advertisement to continue twenty
days. The contractor will be required to take
one-half Of his pay in City Bonds. Ad-
jotirned.
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Communicated
To The Editors cf&e emmy Press.

10 The Editors cfhe emmy Press
THE TALMID YELoDIM INSTITUTE. II am
sorry to perceive that you and other gentle
men Of the press were hisinformed In regard
to the Talthid Yelodih Tnstitlte. This school
is under tho superintendency of Rev. DR.. Wise.
DR.. Dessar is the teacher of Languages in the
upper classes, and Mr.. Msyerstein has the
Same function in the lower classes. Mr.. Bry-
ant and Miss Sickel are the teachers of the
English branches, and Mr.. Knopp Is the
teacher of caliography and drawing. Henry
school. The Institute, noxt Thursday even
ing, celebrates its tenth anniversary. Next
Wednesday the pupils givs an exhibition, and
tho distribution of prizes will take place in
the hall Of tne Allemauia, to both of which
the press is respectfully invited. W.
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DEATH At THE COMMERCIAL HosrIrAL.-A
few days ago, man named John Moran,
deck-hand on the steamer Fred. Iron, met
with an accident, by which his foot was SO
badly crushed that amputation was deemed
necessary to save his life. The operation was,
therefore, performed at tho Commercial Hos
pital, and for several days tho man seemed to
be improving 80 rapidly that speedy recov-
cry was anticipated, both by his nurse and the
physician. Yesterday, however, a sudden
change took place, from some cause that no
one appears fully to understand, and the man
died. At q late hour yesterday evening, o
posi-mortem examination was contemplated,
but whether II took place or not we are un-
informed,
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SUR AGAINST THE CoUNrY Fos $4,000.
Some ten years since VIM. Burnett gave to
this county, on conditional mortgage, ten
acres on street Hill, for the purpose Of
erecting House Of Refuge. As tho land was
not used for the purpose intended, the grantor
considered 1t his own, and sold it to VIM.
Lily, formerly crockery merchant on Fifth
street.
The county would not yield the right, and
therefore Lily, now resident of New York
State, has brought suit for the property, valued
at $50 900, in the United States Circuit Court,
employing Stanley Matthews, VIM. g. Groes-
beck and P. j. Gallaghan as his counsel.
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AMUSEMENTS.

PIKEs orERA-HoUsE,--T Florences last
night had an excellent audience at the Opera house.
ano ihe performance passed of with eclai. In her
pecniar line, Mrs. has considerable merit, and
she sings ofentimes with sweetness and effect She
seldom fails to please those who witness her perform
ances, and this is quite as much as should he ex,
pee,tSsd; Tonight Mr.. Florence will appear as
~ Neii, In The IRISH HussAR, and Mrs. Florence
In the laushable farce Of How TO GEr Our OF IT.
WooD's THRATER.-Ths performance of
hoaEo AND JULIET drew a large and brilliant audi.
ence 70 this pleasant aud popular place Of amuse-
ment men last night, and the play, which was cut too
much be wholly agreeable, generally we'll Der.
formed. Eliza Logan's 'Juliet" was beautiful I'm
personatiop and characterized by all those qualities
ior which she has become famous. True to the in
en,iSn Of the anthor Il was chase and elegant yet
Iorclbe impaSioIed, classic and graceful yet natu-
fai and easy ln every part, and whole, protrai
lure o. Character long 10 be remembered. Tonight
MISS Logan will appear as "Elvira," In the we'll
known tragedy OF PIzARRo, thu performances con.
Guiding with ALADDIN. F71
NATIONAL THFATER.-Ths new pantomime,
HARLEQUIN ABomoIIouR, Is still being performed to
large audiences at the National. Fall OF incident
and life, ID received nightly with shouts of lauRli-
ter and immense applause. 1t will bo performed
th1s evening, the performance concluding with TIE
lhsKEEPER OF ABBEyILLB.
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DAMAGES FOR SLANDER.--In an action
brought by Miss X. Ireton against P. F.
Christman, (triod before Judge Storey to re-
cover damages for slanderous words, to wit:
"That the plaintiff had gone into the premises
Of Mr.. Timberman and taken $4OO in money
which she threw out of his window over a
fence, and that if she did not give it up che
should end her days in the penitentiary." )"
The Jury last evening brought in verdict
for tho plaintiff, and assessed her damages at
ST. 900.
Gen. 4. Powell appeared for plaintiff; and
Messrs. Thorp and Conklin for defense.
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UNPAID LETTERs.--The following is q list Of
letters detained for on-payment Of postage ct
the Postofdce, in this city, January %:
La.
Y. R. Bogg, Lieut.. Of Ordnance, Pittsburg, Pom.
Hugo Gfeil, Monroeville, Ohio,
A. ID. Baker, Chicago, III.
Messrs Norris Tarker Co., PHILADELPHIA, Penn.
Messrs; Van West Hayden, New York City.
w. T. Peck, New York City.
Edward vogle, Zanesville, Ohio,
VIM. W. Tolch, Tentopolis, III,
Messrs G: B. budding & Co., Windfeld, Va.
Miss Martha Flemming, Newport, KY.
John y. White, Relleville, M.
Messrs Glazier Bros., Indianapolis, Ind.
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ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL.---A man
named William Whitton, alias "notorfous
Bill" was arrested yesterday afternoon and
lodged in the Pearl-street Station-house, for
committing an assault with iatent 10 killup1n
the person of a man named Kelly. Both par
ties are inhabitants of that delectable mansion
known as "Crowley's Ranch" on Front
street, between Western-row and John. Be-
ing intoxicated, they qusrreled about some.
thing, and in the heat Of the dispute, Whltton
seized brick, with which he knocked his
antagonist down, fraeturing his skull and
otherwise ipjuring him.
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The BuRNET HousE--The following notice
Of this excellent hotel we find in the Rising
Sun Visitor:
"The Burnet House, Cincinnati, under its
present management, is certainly one of the
best appointed and managed hotels in this or
any other country. Messrs. johnson, Sanders
u Co. are constantly on the look out for all
the attentions necessary to the comforts of
their numerous guests. The arrangements Of
their meal hours are admirable for the con-
venience Of business men and the departure
and arrival of trains."
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A FAITHFUL Doe.-Ye Yesterday afternoon, a
gentleman named Lewis Helssr, accompanied
by large Newfoundland dog, was passing
along the banks of the canal, between VIM
and Race, when he saw child foil in the
water. The dog Immediately lesped after it,
and in the space Of few seconds, brought it
safely to the shore. The same dog saved the
life Of o child, who fell from ferry.boat on
the North River, at New York City, q short
time since, for which service gold medal has
been presented to his owner by the friends Of
the rescued party. l4
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CINCINNATI MUSICIANS INVITED SoUrH.-The
Osceola Fire Company Of New Orleans wrote
to Capt. Menter some time since, asking upon
what terms he and his cornet band could be
engaged to play for their celebration on the
4th Of next March. Capt. M. replied, stating
the terms, and yesterday he was informed by
letter that his terms had bsen accepted. Men
ter and bis band will leave in due season for
tho Crescent City.
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NEWPORT NEWS.

AMssDE HoNoRABLE.-In noticing a fight
which occurred In our streets, on Sunday last,
we spoke of Mr.. Charles Stricken as being one
of the participants. By so doing we did some
injustice, (unintentionally of course, to an OK.
cellent citizen, which We regret exceedingly
Mr.. s. is one Of the most peaceabls and well.
disposed persons in Newport. The name
should have been George instead of Charles.
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WHAT BLIND MAN SAW IN EuRopB.-Rey.
William N. Milburn, the well known blind
preacher Of New York, and formerly Chaplain
to Congress, will deliver lecture on Friday
evening next, at Wesley Chapel, for the benefit
Of the Ladies' Home Mission Society. Sub
ject-"What Blind Man Saw in Europe"
The fame Of the lecturer and tho quaint sub
ject with which he offers to entertain his
audience, will doubtless draw Sd immense
crowd.
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THE LATE CHARGE AGAINST A WELL.Hxo
CITIZEN FOB PASSING COUNTERPART CoIN.-In
our issue of yesterday we had paragraph
stating that Sigismund ApfslbAum, wsll-known
in tho musical circles Of the city, had been ar
rested upon q charge Of passing counterfeit
half lf-dollars. The case was examined ycster-
day before United States Commissioner New
hall, and resulted, as we supposed il would,
in an honorable acquittal.
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An ESCORT SENT TO LOUISVILLE FOR THE
KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE LRGIsLAruREs.
The committee from the Ohio Legislature that
visited tho city for the purpose Of examining
the House of Refuge and South western Lu-
natic Asylum, left for Louisville last evening
on the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, for The
purpose of meeting the Legislature of Ken
tacky and Tennessee, and escortipg them to
this oity,
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FIRE YESTERDAY MoRNlNa.-About eight
o'clock yesterday morning, fire broke out
IN a dwelling-house on Bremen. street, near
Liberty. 1t was caused by defective fiue,
and extinguishsd before any material damage
was done.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE County COMMISSIONERS.
At the regular session of the County Com.
missioners, held yesterday morning, orders
were passed amounting in the aggregate to
43. No other business of Importance was
transacted.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO AN AGED WOMAN
Quite an old woman, whose name We were
unable to learn, fell on Sunday afternoon at
tho corner Of Park and Third, and broke her
log. beside otherwise injuring herself quite
severely. Her extreme age and feebleness
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RIVER NEWS.

The Ohio Is still declining rapidly, having,
during tho tweniy.four hours ending last evening &,
receded nearly three feet Stl! there Is abundance
mainine between hers and oSisve snd 'es ss,n r
that cfsy over twenty -four feet
The weather continues warm and delightful, with
no present prospect OF change. The days are like
those Of spring. and the atmosphere is more like ha
nearly with ssh or ali p0ss tst
the upper ports being materially Increased. The
Wharf looks like old times, before railways were
Rates at this si port remain unchanged from these
pittsIurg- Cotton, 75e.: Molasses, 7sc.; Whisky,
ySc Flour. 3oo Pork and Lard, I2c.; Pound
Frsshts, a5@sCc per 100 lbs. '''' '' 'V''' f0un'
st. LouisS.Heavy Pound Freights, &c. por 100 lbs;
Whisky and Oil, 75c. per bril- stoVes 25O.; Ale, SOC.
Evansville wh!sky and Oil, ,7sc. per bri.
n LOairo.whisky and OIL, 75o. per bril- Pound
see RsooH Butter, cheese, TO- sso per 10 lSs;
T Yesterday's % 1 louisville, Courier S I Observes: %
The river has continued to fall with unusual ra-
,Ss Of mud Sdro the
beat water on the Falls. since our last report, Is
feet. equal to At least 10 feet at Portland, very
rapid decline, with no abatement, and We fear the
FAILS VIII 20 parey navigaDie Tor ascending boats
after to-day. The weather has continued mild and
pleasant the season, but change 10 expected as
the indications favor rain, though It was clear and
frosty last night. x
The Cumberland and Tennessee have been high
Oftener this winter than usual and both sre now at
q very high tide.
The St, Louis papers of yesterday furnish no news
respecting the rivers in that vicinity.
H....7 STEAMBOAT REGISTER.
ARRIVALS -sunday:--Reliance, Wheeling; Argyle.
New Orleans; Silver Moon, Memphis; J. W. Ohees.
man, lew Orleans; Jacob Strader. Louisvile; Mag
noia, nn, maysyilie Monday-Melnotte, New Orleans;
w. ]. Maclay. Memphis; Forest Qneen, Madison; A.
w. Quarter, Kanawha; Dunleith, Neville.
Reliance, do. Monday : forest Queen, Madison;
Magnolia. Msysville; Telegraph. Louisville; Dun.
leith, Nsvile; South Amsrics, New Orleans; Clara
Dean, Pittsburg.
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ARREST OF SwIspLRRs.-Two men, John
Ames and 6taubler Moore, were arrested last
night and taken 10 the Ninth.street Station
house on charge Of having swindlsd coun-
tryman out Of about $50, at the horse. market,
Q few days since.
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WEsTERS-Row TO BE CALLED CENTRAL AVE-
NuE.-The City Council at its session last
night passed the ordinance changing tho
name Of Western.row to Central ave nue.,
This change is, We think, for the better, and
the new name sounds metropolitan. at least.
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FOR SALE.

E0R SALE.-A second-ha Portable En-
n gine, of eight.horse power. Has been used
Palmer Pump Works, at the intersection of Miami
Canal and Third.street. ja2ifs
NOR SALE-60 acres OF more Of frst.rate
a. Timber Land, fohr miles west from Celina
Mercer County, Ohio Only 81 per acre cash. II sold
soon. W. l., DAVIS,
jal9fs 12 West Third. street, Cincinnati,
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DooR.SpRrNes.-70ne of the cheapest and
best door-springs for Office doors is the one
put on by Joseph r. Greene. Leave your or.
ders at his office, No. "a Pearl. street, second
floor. We have tried them. -