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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-15
The Greatest Trot Ever Made.-Th,
Match between Flora Temple ani
George N. Patchen.

WCOTSo Ne HdtChcAs
On Wednesday last the great trotting
match (for $1,000 side, mile heats, best
three in five in harness) between Flora Tenn
pie and George n. Patchen, came off at the
Union Course, L. l. Flora was the favor,
ite, the betting on the day of the race being
500 to $50 and $75. She won the race
in three straight heats, in the following
time: ....t...:t t....
Quarter. Half: Three Qrs. Mile:
First heat. 80. 35 secs. LII las 2.2l
Second heat. 80 l.l13 Isl 224
Third heat. .36 Ito Las 2.2l4
The New York Herald gives the follow
ing sketch of Flora and her achievements
on the turf: '-
Flora Temple has trotted in all eighty.
four races, and has been beaten in but
seven. She has received forfeit five times,
and paid it only twice. She has won, dur
ing her career, in purses and stakes alone,
the sum of $69,5OO; and she has lost in
stakes only $4,000, making a balance in
her favor of 500 500, irrespective OF the
vast amounts which her hackers have made
in the way of outside bets. During the last
year alone her winnings of advertised pur-
ses and stakes amount to $27 900; and, in
that same year, she trotted 671 winning
miles in an aggregate of 2 hours. 46 minutes
and 81 seconds. The entire aggregate of the
miles she won (2491a)-for we do not com.
pute time for those in which she was not
frst-is 10 hours, % minutes and 46 sec.
onds, an average that could have been re-
duced much had she always been obliged
to strive to win. Her best average three
single miles were those performed by her
over the Eclipse Course, L. l., on the 9th of
August, 1859, when she scored 2:23H-
2:22-2:231a, making total Of I minutes
seconds for the three her next best aver
age three single miles were those scored at
Kalamazoo on the 18th October, 1859,
where she made her famous 2:19A in third
heat. The two previous heats we're 2:32H q
-2:22h, thus making an aggregate of
7:l4A. The next best average was made
in her three heats with Patchen on the 2lst
November last, which add up 7:l5. The
Cincinnati trot, where she made q heat in
2:2l1k, adds up second more.
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Terrible Tragedy in Mississippi.

Terrible Tragedy In Mississippi.
The Vicksburg Sun, of a recent date,
records as follows dreadful tragedy near
that city: t .
A few years ago Mr.. Lafayette Lee was
married to a young lady of this county,
Miss Hicks, and remained for some time at
the residence of his wife's father. In short
time Lee gave unmistakable evidence of
being dissatisfied, and treated his young
wife unkindly. A temporary separat ion
took place, during which time Mrs. Lee
remained at her fathers house until a recon-
ciliation was effected. Lee, a few months
ago, went to Hazelhurt for the purpose of
teaching school. He was unsuccessful, and
finally returned to this county, and solicited
the assistance of Mr.. Flowers, (who was
relatively Mr.. Flowers generously rendered
the hospitalities Of his house to Lee and his
wife, who accepted them. Mr.. F. frequent
ly saw enough to convince himself that Lee
treated bis wife unkindly, and demonstrated
with him, and urged him to make some ex-
ertion to support his family, profering to
assist him in any laudable effort. On
Thursday last Mrs. Lee expressed her anx>
iety to see her mother, and wish to visit
her home if she could obtain conveyance.
Mr.. Flowers informed her that his carriage
was at her service for that purpose whenever
she wished 1t. Lee remarked that she should
not 90, and threatened to kill her if she did
so. Having been repeatedly threatened by
him in like manner, she did not appear
alarmed. 't
On Friday the subject was again alluded
to, and Lee persisted in his threats. A
short time after Mrs. Lee sat down to play
q game of chess with Mr.. Flowers-Lee oc-
cupying position Immediately behind Mr..
F. In few moments an expression of
horror was noticed upon the face of Mrs.
Lee, who appeared to be gazing at her hus>
band. Mr.. Flowers, thinking perhaps that
Lee was suddenly taken ill., turned and asked
him what was the matter. The answer
given was that nothing was the matter with
him. He resumed bis play, when the re-
port of pistol was heard, and Mrs. Lee
started convulsively, exclaiming that she
was shot. Mr.. F. Immediately caught her
on his left arm and supported her sinking
form. Lee now advanced and fired again
at his wife, and once at Flowers. Mrs.
Lee, by this time, had sunk nearly to the
floor, supported by the left arm of Mr..
Flowers, who drew a revolver from his
pocket and partially turning, fred five times,
over his shoulder, at Lee. Each ball took
effect in the face of Lee. One near the right
temple-one near the middle of the forehead
-one near the left temple-one in the jaw,
and the other just above the mouth. Lee
fell and died Immediately.
The wound inflicted upon Mrs. Lee was
of most dangerous character. The ball
entered just above the right breast, ranging
down to the waist, and coming out near the
spine. At the last accounts she was in a
most critical condition.
Elsewhere we learn from the Sun that not
only the coroner's jury, but all the neigh
bors best acquainted with the affair, fully
approve and commend the act of Mr.. Flow
ers, who is beloved by all who know him.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-15

MINNESOTA VALLEY.-The steamer Eoli.
an brought down on her last trip from the
Minnesota river, about two thousand bush-
els of wheat and oats. .- ~, ~,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-15

JOHN L. ScHooLoRAFr, prominent citi-
zen of Albany, N. T., died at St. Catha-
rine's, G. w., on the 9th. ....,s
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-15

ISupposed to be addressed to Wm. 81. Seward by a
fellow citizen of Auburn.l
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-15
NEW SERIES-NO. 1874.

A Partial Confession from Hicks, tho
PiIate...He admits his Guilt and de.
tails some OF the Particulars OF tho
Tragedy.
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THE LATEST NEWS
Further from Europe .
T Ell RAPHIC,

efthcr from Europe.
ST. JOINS, July 3i.-The steamer Prince Al
pert, from Galawsy on the cath, arrived here this
morning.
The transfer Of the Galway mail eopt,c, 20 III.
Canadian line OF steamers has been cancelled
Parnamentary proceedings have been unimDor-
tant. The government had Withdrawn the bank
supply bill
Lord Brougham disclaims any intention 20 in
suit MI Dallas, the American minister, by his re-
marks at the Statistical Congress touching the
presence az negro In the assemblage
France is preparing for a powerful intervention
In syria, tn defense Of the Christians and has no.
ohed the other European governments Of the fact
The NeaPolitan Ministry withdrew their resig-
haqon, the King having aiken DECISIVE measures
stitution ~
Advices from China Of the tn OF June says that
nosuhues were about commencing n was rn-
Pekin WV ~
The Emperor Of Austria and the Prince Of Prus-
STA are about to hold a conference
THE LATEST PR TELEGRAPH.
LoSDoS, Jnly IA telegram from Sicily SAYS
oalol announces his intention TO annex
Disturbances still continued in Syria Al the
latest advices. Troops Will Immediately eUbark
from Marseilles, TOulon, and Algiers for syria
Lord Palmerston has announced that the gov
eminent had adopted the commissioner renort
70 forufy the dock-yards at a cost Of QOO0 0O
sterling, which will be raised by annuities terlni-
naung In thirty Years. Only 70 OOO,OO will be
required this year.
mere was an advance az - on corn In the
Liverpool market on Friday
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The Prince Of VALE. az HaIifsx

HALIFAX, July 3O-The Prince Of Wales land
cd here to-day al noon The 50 uadron was of n e
port yesterday. Royal salutes from tue feet and
the batteries greeted him upon his arrival vbsle
toe people turned out IN immense numbers 10 give
hlm cordial reception. He was presented With
an address at the doCk-yard. He wore the uni-
iorm OF Colonel Of the Army, and rode on horse
BACK TO the Government House Emerging from
the gates Of the dock yard the procession passed
through double fle Of troops and volunteers TO
the Government House. Here were a number OF
ulumphal arches erected In the streets. Including
Sunards arch, with a steamship on top OF II; the
volunteer Artillery arch, built OF military tro-
Pnles; the Mayors arch; the Archbishop's arch; a
very handsome Ecclss astical arch; the Masonic
atcn, and a number Of other very handsome
dfonesi al OF which were beautifully decorated
ne hremen turned out with a "tronhyr' SO feet
hlgb, surmonnted by colossal figure holding A
nose pipe ThirtY-fve hundred school children
also turned out in white and blue and sung the
national anthem, God save the Queen :"
All the public buildings, ss well as private ones
schools, DC were spleRdidly decorated with a. ps
banners, Tansparencies and evergreens
Inc mayor OF Montreal the mayor Of Boston
ana a considerable number Of other Americans
were In attendance, and were well received.
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<Gek THE GREAT 800
a1E9G EASTERN EXCuRsIoN. CIV

This Mammoth Steamship, the tcoa4er o. the
age, aciH arriUe at Norfolk and be open
for the reception Of Visitors on Saturday
meat, august 4th.
In order to enable the Washingtonians and others
an opportunity of witnessing this noble vessel the
splendid steamer BALTIMORE will make an ex
ourslon to Old Point and Norfolk on FRIDAY
Sixth street, at 10 O'Clock q. M, arriving at Old
Point a. IN. and Norfolk So 8. m. After which the
aud remain sufficiently long TO allow the passengers
to board and inspect her. Returning will leave
Washington Sunday at ii a. m. n
Passengers will be taken off and landed at all the
regular landings on the Potomac
Fare for the round trip, including meals, Sc
For further information apply to Captain C, f
MITCHELL, on board, or at the Company's office,
corner Sixth street and Pa avenue under the Ma,
tlonal Hotel. GEO. E. MATTINGLY
General Ticket Agent
jy Sl-td Potomac Steamboat COMPANY
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Funeral of Rev. CORTLAND Van Il ea..aIa.r

BURLINGTON, n. J, July 3O-The funeral of
Rev. CORTLAND Van Rensselaer, took place this
afternoon. very large number of prominent
clergymen, Of different denominations, were pres
ent. The funeral discourse was delivered In the
Presbyterian church, by DR. Hoge Of Princeton
Drs. Plumer, BOardman and Che ster participating
In the services The bells OF the CITY Hall and
various churches Were tolled, and during the
passing OF the honored remains from his late res
ldence Ia the church, and thence 10 the railroad
station, the hotels, stores, banks aud private
dwellings along the route were closed Such a
token has never before been exhi bited in this ctv
me remains Were taken TO Albany, N Y. for in-
termelt In toe family vault
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PROPOSALS FOR PAVING.
OFFICE OF Commissioners OF PUBLIC Blu

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILpISes,l
July 50, 1862 {
SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-eived at this Of
next, for 8 rading, Curling, and laying the BRICK
and Flag FoOtways, and Paving the Cutters etc ,
on the Forth side Of streetsOuth between It'll and
The Curbstone 70 be oftha best quality granite,
dressed inches thick on top, and inches deep on
front, and inches deep on the back edge, and no
piece e's than feet long l6 inches deep, AID TO be
omts;f and and well fitted and set in bed OfCOarss
The Brick TO be Of the best quality hard red
paving brick, TO be laid en- bed Of sharp river
from clay OF loan three go inches deep, with two
courses on edge next to the curb and one course
No extra measurements brick on edge.
The Stone paving TO be of common cObble stones
stones on the outside line of the gutter, which
must be six INCHES In diameter, laid on a of
loan at least inches deep. and to BE- tSr e
raumed, the second time after being well wet; and
The csare Of the sut:sr 70 be laid With Hs Son
OF hard red paving bricks on edge.
North river tagging in pieces Of not less than four
- feet long BY eighteen inches wide and not less
fine clean gravel inches deep, free from CLAW or
loan. and well jointed.
as trimming, and the surplus earth 10 he removed
by the contractor to such pla e as may be desig-
The work TO be dQre ia the best and most work
mani ke manner and 70 the satisfaction of the Com
missioner OF Pubic Buildings and under the super
lntendeace OF such person as he may appoint, and
70 be completed on or before the first of November
after completion.
All repairs that may be required within the time
Tor which the work ls warranted TO stand to be
done AZ the ex pense of the contractor
For the due performance of the work, agre.sbly
to contract, bond and security will be required.
, Bidders will state separately the rate at which
theF viii execute the ourbing. paving and Tagging,
Including materials, and mark their proposals as
follows: proposals for TRADING, 30, IL street
south" JNO B. BiAKE
iy Sl-dtoth Aue Comm,ssioner
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The state Teacher,' A,,oci.,,on.

SYRACUSE, N Y, July 3l.-The fifteen annual
session Of the New York State Teachers Associa.
non commenced In this CITY to-day At least n 4
huadred teachers are already here and the num-
Der ls Increasing every hour. Atil a m Mr.
McbIllgot called tue associat on 70 order PRAYER
was offered by the Rev. MIR Clark, Of this CITY,
ana tie teachers were welcomed % the city by
tue Mayor, Hon A. Wescott and by Hon J.
Peck, President Of the Board Of Education Mr.
Mcklhg' & responded 10 the addresses of wsIcome
and then proceeded to deliver the regular annual
address. The association then adjourned 10
O'Clock, p. IN.
The New York State Association Of School
Teachers also holds its annual meeting here this
afternoon at D m
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The steam,hip Great Eastern

CAPE MAY, July 3I.-The steamship Great
Eastern arrived here this morning at O'Clock
There is great dissatisfaction aboard Of her There
are no adequate accommodations food Is scarce
and dear, and water is selling az 10 cents glass
Indignation resolutions ceRsuring the directors
nave been unanimously passed Singular conduct
has been manifested by the officials towards the
passengers. She starts for New York tonight,
and will reach there about O'Clock in the morn
ing.
NEW YORK, July 3l.-It is announced that the
steamer Great Eastern viii again be opened for
exhi biton here on the 18th. l4th, and 18th after
returning from the Chesapeake
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MI, Douglas at Burliuston. VI

BURLINGTON, VT, July 3O.-Hon 5. A. Douglas
arrived az 81 O'Clock a. m. He was greeted by a
large and enthusiastic collection Of citizens Es-
corted by the Howard Guard and a large process
sion OF Carriages, he passed through the princ pal
streets to the Town Hall, where Mr. SAKE intro
duced Mr. Douglas 20 the audience, and Mr.
Douglas responded in a short speech expressive Of
MS appreciation Of the kind and honorable re
ceptlon thus far given him in his native State
MIR. ID. received his friends at the American hetel
MT. ID left for Montpelier on the ~ O'Clock train
this evening
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OF WASHINGTON CITY,
Take great pleasure in announcing to the public
ToURNAMBNT AND PIC N SitD at ARHiNG-
MONDAY, Aueusr 9TH.
This will be a strict military arrangement, as
practlced IN the cavalry school exercises, and none
will contend for the prizes but members of the
The following named gentlemen have kindly CON-
sented TO act IN the position assigned them:
Hon. ). B. Floyd, Secretary of War; Gen. ]. E..
Johnson, Quartermaster General u. s. A; Lieut.
Col WIN. H. Emory, LIST Cavslry u. :. A.
Address TO the contestants for the pr yes by the
Hon. |. l: stevens, of Washington Territory.
Hon. Alexander X. BOtsler, of Virginia, will
PRESENT the prizes In behalf of the successful riders
Substantial seats will be erected for the accom-
modaton OF the ladIes, and every effort will be
made to ensure the comfort and enhance the pleas
ure OF all who may favor the corps by their pres
ence on the occasion
awe beg TO assure the public that order and decorum
Will be rigIdlv m lntalned, as an ample police force
will be detailed for the purpose.
WIthers' full baud has been engaged for the oc-
CASTOR.
The enclosure will be open for the reception OF
visitors at o'clock a. m.
Riding to commence at o'clock D. m.
Omnibuses will start hourly from the corner OF
9TH ST. and Pa. av.; also 18th st. and Pa. av.
The steamer George w. Riggs will mako trips
from 14th st. bridge.
TICKETS FIFTY CENTS, admitting a gen
tieman and ladies.
Maj. Jas. Y. Davis, Capt. p. III. King,
Capt. Jas. TAFT, +. h Schaeffsr,
Lem Towers, A" P.M Dubant,
]. Hollingsworth, /" Robt III. Stevens.
COMMITTEES OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Capt. Jos. Peck, Serg't Geo. Seitz
Lieut. 4 4. " Martin Private WI yoi J. Gary Cary
o. 8. VIM. 8. Teel, jy 80
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The Zeuayes.

PHLADELPHIA, July 3I.-The Zouaves drilled
at Point Breeze this afternoon in the presence Of
large number Of spectators. Their drill on this
occasion was even superior 20 that of Yesterday
They received the cordial endorsement Of emil
nent military men who were present This
evening they are at the Academy Of Music. II is
now stated they viii leave for Baltimore at noon
t0-morrou
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HaItimar. .na.n.s.

BurNcRr, Aug Flour has advanced l2k
firm and active; red 81 20asi 30; white 81 3os
81 90. Corn higher and FIRM; yellow zoe; white
75asoc. Provisions quiet aud steady. Whisfy
slig htly improved; Ohio 2OkH2ic
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NOTICE TO WAsHrNeroNIASs.-Thos of our
ieuow-citzens leaving for the watering places
ana elsewhere should bear in mind that we do
NOT mail The STAR except after payment In ad-
vance at the rate Of 37K cents per month
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Supposed wife Murder near Norri.toun. Pa

NoRRIsTOwS, Pa, July 3O.-A woman named
Ellen McNamee, who resides In Plymouth town.
ship, short distance below this place. was found
lying dead at the foot Of the cellar steps Of her
dwelling, to-day, her arm and several Of her ribs
being broken, and her skull fractured. Her hus-
band has been arrested and committed 20 prison
upon the charge Of wife-murder Both the hus-
band and wife were of very Incorporate habits
The parties are both Irish
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MARRIED,
DIED.,

On Tuesday evening, after painful illness. Mrs.
Chas. Robinson. "Ae Vi
The funeral will take place On Thursday evening
on MASSACHUSETTS av three doors from 7th ST 10
which the friends Of the family are Invited
On the morning of the lst instant HARRY
MOCHA An, aged months and II DAYS ~
Tbs funeral will take place THURSDAY Ausust
e % o,oock, from the residence Of his parents No
On the Slst July, at his residence on o, between
9Th and 10th streets, HENRY PLEASANTS, in
the sd year Of his age. y -
His friends are invited to attend his funeral. ON
Wednesday, August lst, at his late residence, at
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W Though THE STAR Ii printed on the tastes,
steam press in use south of Baltimore, It's ed tt,ou
so large as to require it to b. put to press at an
early hour Advertisements, therefore, should be
sent In before II O'Clock m; otherwise they NAV
not appear until the next day.
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Kentucky Politics

LOUISVILLE, July 3O.-General Leslie Coombs
American candidate for clerk Of the Court Of Ap-
Peals, Is addressing large and enthusiastic Bel
and Everett meeting. A large number Of ladiel
are among the audience.
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NKw YoRI Aug. Flour has advanced Sc !;
State IS iea5 as; 0hio Is 2sss 40: southern a. ss
s. IS hest has advanced lc-; southern red
$50 Com has advanced kaic MIXED o. ae5c.
Pork Is hrm aud quiet Lard IL Arm. Whisky
II firm az 20kc 80
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Political I.teIItpeuce.

SAVANNAH, July 3I.-On Monday night, az TIE
Douglas and Johnson ratification meeting, while
Mr., Johnson was speaking, there were slight dis
turbances-yells and Kisses but Mr. johnson
continued for two hours in powerful speech.
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Fnilnre nt C,ncinnat.

CINCINNATI, July 3O-F. Y. weidememer a
CO., made an assignment to-day. The liabilitie,
Of the firm $1,000 The assets are said q
be small.
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jy Sl-td
CAPITOL ASSOCIATION

~ PIC MIC.
The Committee of ARRANGEMENTS on the part of
the above ASSOCIATION i tend to
make this "the Pic Mo- of the sea IEeAN
son. at ARLINGTON SPRING, on1311zz1zzan
FRIDAY, August Sd. withers' celebrated band
Is e.gaged, SO that all who wish rsy trip on the
light fantastic toe but yet, cordial Invitation is
extended to all who wish to take their families to
enjoy pleasant day of amusement and the cool
breeze Of the river Everything will be done on the
part of the Association 20 render 10 all who NAV
favor them with their presence perfect protec-
ton as II IN their own homes the object being more
for pleasure than profit. The washington Har-
mmoneons" will favor the company with several
Quartettes and Songs. The steamer GEO. w, RIGGS
has been chartered, and will leave 18th ST. bridge
every hour from O'Clock a. m till 70 o'clock p M;
fare 10 cts, children half price. whalty's omnI-
buses W also leave the corner of nth St and Pa
Az hourly and run by the I4th ST. bridge the
Long Bridge; fare bets.
Tickets Fifty Cents, admitting gentleman and
ladies
General Com. Of ARRANGEMENTS for Association.
Il. ballard, Andrew Balm T. l.. Rryan
h. q Divine, w. II. Dean, II. II. CLARK,
J q Weaver A. III. Alcott, F. Barrett
w. j. Harris iy SI-3t
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NoTIcE--District of Columbia Advertisements
to be inserted in the BALTIMORE Sus are received
at and forwarded from The STAR Once:
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Financial

higher; Cficago aud Rock Island -; Gambler
| land Coal Co i4x; Illinois Central shares 5eA
Michi. "a Southern s5k; N. Y. cntrsl - \
Re d,ng AK; NIL. and Mis-. IL; Va. os VI
! Mo. 6telk.
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HO! FOR GLYMONT,

HO! FOR GLYMONT!
. OOK Out for the GRAND AFTERNOON
EXCURSION of the HIAWATHA
TUESDAY, August7
The Committee will use their utmost endeavors
to make the occasion one of interest and pleasure
20 Al Who may tayor them with their company.
The Holy Hill Band has been engaged and will
fin FnIsh delightful music to all who love TO STRIP n
on the light fantastic toe" The steamer PHENIx
Will leave the foot of High st. at O'Clock Stone
House at half past 9Th street wharf at2 Coaches
will leave 9TH and l. SITS and nth ST. at half rast
O'Clock: Tickets, admitting a gentleman and la
dies, 81.
Committee Of ArranssmeHts.
PERKINS, VIM Goddard,
VIM. Goldsborough, F.. Moore
WIN. Moore, iyS-6ts