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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Reported for the Richmend Dispatch.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
OF THE CANADIAN

PORTLAND, Me, Feb. 2s.-The Canadian,
from Liverpool on the 18th, via Londonder-
ry on the evening of the 18th, arrived last
night.
Cfaeta had capitulated, and the Royal fami-
ly retired on board n French war steamer
The garrison remain prisoners Of war until
Messina and some other cities shall surren-
der.
The North Briton arrived out on the l4th,
and the Teutonia on the 18TH
COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL. Friday, Feb. Is, A. M.-The cotton
market for the week closed dull-hOld ers pressing
on the market at a considerable decline on Mid
ding and lower qualities. Hewitt's circular Of
Wednesday, Mideling 4. and inferior grade iN !
lowe The latest report quotes average decline
on these qualities h. Sales for the week only 900
bales, in consequence of the accumulation of
stock Ia port and decline IN consumption
BreadstGns quiet and steady. Provisions dull.
The Bank OF England had advanced discount
rates to per cent
Consols sii6hs2.
SECOND pisPATCH.1
Flour dull-prices weak. Wheat quiet and
steady. Corn quet-whte 3as 63ss Sd. Proyi-
sons dull and quiet. Sugar sd, steady. Coffee
dull. Rice dull. Rosin steady at ed.G1sd. Tur-
pentine firm at 3is
Cotton.-Stock in port 72e, 600 bales, including
| $50 900 American.
The Bank of France has increased in specie
| ~, 900 ,0ao francs in the week.
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From WashinRt0n.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-The President has
determined to strike Gen. Twiggs' name from
the Army roll, on the ground of treason.
About fifty Republicans voted with the OPP
position for Corwin's amendment To the Con-
stitution. Mr.. Hindman, Of Ark, was the
only Southern man who voted with the he
pubIieans in the negative.
The action Of the House rejoices the Conser-
natives.
The President has approved the bill estab-
fishing Colorado Territory, Slavery Is ig-
nored both I'm that and the Pixies Peak bill
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Nnrfhern MarketG.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.-Cotton dull and unset
t led-upland middliugs li.c. Flour lower-Soutt-
ern IS .is@5. 50. Wheat lac. lower-choice South
eIn red 81 .i3. Corn lc. lower-miXed 5sI si4c.;
Southern W bite 6sGh75c. Pork steady-u.ess 81 u.s.
prime sl2 80 Lard steady. Whiskey hrm-sales
Of $500 barrel. at lsc. sugar steadyIAew Or
chan:ed Cefee steady. Naval stores quiet
Rice quiet. Stocks higher-New York Centrals
b5i.
BALTIMORE, Peb. 2S.-Flour dull and heavy
W neat firm. Corn steady. Provisions steady aud
quiet. Coffee drn and active. Whisky hrm at
. Ell
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From Mexico.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 25.-The steamship
Tennessee, Captain Forbes, from Vera Cruz,
has arrived She brings "a large number oil
passengers and So, 00o, 900 in specie. Her dates
are from Vera Cruz to the asst, ana MEXICO
the 18th inst.
The Constitutional Government continued
its reorganization. The Federal army was to
be thoroughly organized also the Courts -
The Church property was to be confiscated. -
Regulations were 10 be made as 10 Its DISPOSE
ton.
Mr. Runken has been left in charge Of Mr.
Pickett's Consulate, at Acapulco.
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Auc3YoN eALne
n z. =. CeoL, AucfIsneer.

OAR AND FIXTURES or A WELL.
- KNOWN RESTAURANT FOX SALE AT ACC
TON will be soid, on the premises. At auction,
on FRIDAY. March lat, 1851, At II o'clock, the BAk
and FIXTURES Of the we'll known Restaurant,
Trough and Ready corner Of 18th and Main sta.,
~ the present occupant, THos. wBKEIHr. fAgent
for Geo. X. Minor, Intends changing business ON
account of III health.
The establishment can be purchased privately
previous to the day OF sale,
fe % u. II. COOK. AMER.
MULES, COWS, HOGS.
IN HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
BUGGiEs, &c, AT PUBLIC Auction. VIII be
sold at public auction, on FRIDAY next, the Lat
day OF kareh, at II o'clock A. ~, or fair; not.
on the next fair day. ct the residsnss OF John o.
from Richmond, nne yeasg MpL d I H cisEs:
10 cows; 50 head Of HOGS; WAGOns; CAhIsi
PLOUGHs. &c, also, spring ICE WAGONS; ?
BUGGIES and HARNESS ! GARkiAHE-v Also
HOUSEHOLD aud KITCHEN FURNITURE.
viii be hired out for the balance Of the year.
young WOMEN, both good house Servants ana
several BOYS.
that amount, 4 months credit, with interest,"
added for approved negotiable paper
TREMANDA T. TAYLOR, Adm'x OF
fe 23-td John 0. Taylor, decd.
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New YORK, Feb. 21--The steamship Africa.
for Liverpool. left her dock at Jersey City
this morning at 10 o'clock. Hon. John g.
Fremont, of California, was among her pas
sepgers, who were thirty -four in number
She took no specie.
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Eran, Nnrcalk.

NORFOLK, Feb 2s.-Etigar o. Murden Of
South Carolina, 1st Lieutenant Of the cutter
J. g. Dobbin, has resigned, and will go South.
The receipts of cora for the week here are
90 Oes bushels The market is less active
white 65a6ec.; yellow ESQ., mixed &C. Cotton
steady at Halle.
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to this city Yesterday. Gov. Ellis offers a re-
ward OF 81 GOO for Chapman, and the descrip.
ton given of him answers exactly TO the APP
pcarance OF the man arrested. lie denies that
he Is from Guilford county. but can give no
saiisfaet tory account of himself.
Mon CDrR
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RESPECTABLE BABY WANTED.-In n ork
nauer a bereayed women gives notice that
tsshe is willing to take respectable BABY 10
nurse" We should like TO see real natufal
baby which an old bachelor would call re
snec tablen while crying, &c.
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A Town Seeding FROM COUNTY
township, in Fremont county, Iowa, mas ae-
tually seeded from the county, and ''set up
for ITSELF A list of grievances was enume-
ra ted and commissioners We're appointed TO
confer W ith other disaftected TOWNSHIPS.
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North Carolina Convention Elect

RALEIGH, n. O., Feb. 2s.--The Union ticket
in this place has 49, Secession 81 For Con
yention 220 against, $40. Partial reports
from other precincts indicate sinhNar results.
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Attack ON an Overland Wagon.

ST. Louis, Feb. 2s.-An Arizona letter says
n wagon on the Overland mail route was at
tackled by the Indians, and the day after the
men in the station were cnticed out BY the III
dians with a flag OF truce, and ono killed and
two wounded. The wagon which was nrst
attacked was found with eight dead bodies
chained to the wheel.
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GEORGIA CeSyESTION TO BE RE ASSEMBLED.
The President of the Georgia State Conyen-
tion. Hon. q. w Crawford, has, by notifica-
ticu through the Augusta papers, summoned
the members of that Convention 10 reasstln-
bje AT Savannah on the eth of March.
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PARDON OF AN AMBRICAS,-George Cotton,
an American, who had been captured and SEN
fenced to dea til for conspiracy and revolution
in Chilli in 1859, and whose sentence was al
forwards COMMITTED to imprisonment for ten
years in the pententiary in the capital, has
lately received a full pardon.
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MONTGOMERY, Feb. 2e.-Mr. Rhett, of South
Carolina, reported permanent form of Con-
stitutf6 for the Southern Confederacy to day,
when Congress Immediately went into Secret
session
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AUCTION sALue.
FUTURE DAYS.
nv J. m. Disges, Auctiouccr,

M DR. SAMUEL TAYLOR, At AUCTION
by Catalogue, on SATURDAY afternoon, March
cd and containing many rare and valuable
works, is worthy the attention of Physicians aud
students. Also, will be added large Invoice Of
valuyble Medical and Miscellaneous Works not
On the catalogue. Catalogues now ready, and to
be lad at the Auction Rooms. So Main street, and
M WEsr il JouSsToE's Bookstore, las Main
street. j. H. Di0dS, Auct:
n = Rooru Salesman NH It'd
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wAsHixaros, Feb. 2S.--Fonr companies Of
the baltimore Federal Arti llery mounted at
mon and firsd 100 guns In honor Of the action
OF the Peace Congress.
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Loss OF the Brig AibatrOss.

New YORK, Feb. 2T-The brig Albatross,
from Sagua to New York, has been lost.
Her crew arrived here in the brig Abby r.
Fenno, from Jamaica.
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EuIeRASrs FOR SAN DoaISeo.-Schooner NJ
A Tones sailed from Boston for San Domingo,
"Wednesday. with fifty colored passengers,
WHO 90 to Hayti to settle, under the direction
of James Redpath.
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PRINTING MANY CoL0Rs AT ONCE.-ln the
Pacific Mills Lawrence one of the machines
for printing delaines stamps the piece with 10
different coiors, and shades of colors in pass
ing through once. There is only one other
like il in the world.
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THE FLAG OF MIssIssIPPI.-A flag OF white
ground a magnolia tree in the centre, blue
field in the under left hand corner, WIN
white star in the centre--the flag to be finished
with n red border, and a red fringe at the eX-
treInity
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To BE RgsuMED.-The publication OF the Pc
tereburg {Ya) Bulletin will be resumed on
the 18th of March. Iii TO DE puoiisineu ~
an association of gentlemen, with Captain
Henry Clay Pate az editor
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sCAvENGER

fNTT SCAS ENOEN
The undersigned IL now prepared TO clean out
sfer Closets Sin ks and Out Houses in the short
est notice In manner which " III not be offensive
10 the premises on which he may work. Also.
lime them His wagons ere constructed rs TO
be water and air-light His boxes can be found
ri DrvAL NoRroS's, corner nth and Main sts,
and JonxsroS MiLLsPAraz's, on Main, between
iTth nd 18th streets All orders left 1T the above
places, will be promptly attended to-,
fe H-ts q. -. ALLEN.
WIRE AND SIEVE FACTORY.--Tha an-
w dsrsirued respectfully asks the attention Of
marehnnls aud the public generally TO his stock.
Ws manufactures ROLLING SCREEN WIRE, for
merchants, mill, FAN aud sTA ! biSG sGkEEN
ri m CAGES; RAT aud MOUSE TRAPS: PLATA
ma Fancy WIRE WORK for doors, frant win-
daws. xe. Also, Cora hand sad Gaano SCREENS.
n1i Prompt attention given 20 orders.
q. w. JBSeOP.
Pearl ct, below Cary, Richmond, We.
n 19-imh
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by Richard Cauthorm, Auct'r.

NJ EGROES FOR SALE AND HIRE, AT
~ AUCTloN.-On FRIDAY, lat day OF March,
at 10 o'clock, at my store, will sell, at auction.
two NEGRO WOMEN, somewhat advanced la
years, but active and serviceable. Also, will
hire young WOMAN, At auction, for the balance
of the lie 2sl K. CAUTHORN.
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APpRRHEyDED Loss OF A GuNBoAT.-The San
Francisco (CaI.) Alta, of the LIST inst, fears
that the British gunboat Forward has been
lost on the Western side of Eancou|ers Is
land, with all hands. There Were 53 persons
on board Is OF whom We're rescued from the
wreck of the Consort, by the crew OF the For
ward,
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80 cases Assorted HATS and CAPS.
BY Alexander Mott, Auct'r.

BY Alexander Mott, Auctr.
FURNITURE, DRY GOODS. CLOTHING.
Z SHOES Xc-Wili bs sold at auction, at my
store. on SATURDAY, March ID, commencing at
10 o'clock, lot of secondhan Furniture, stoves,
&c; Dry Goods Ready Made Clothing; Shoes,
&c: Groceries Crockery and Glassware.
Watches, Jewelry, and Fancy Goods.
NH ALEX. MOTT. Auct'r.
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BY Alexander Mott, Auct'r.

MIGHT SALES.-will be sold. at auction,
~ THIS EVENING, and continued until further
notice, large and general assortment Of Watches,
yewelry, Plated Ware, Cutlery, Dry Goods and
Fancy Articles. Sale to commence at eek p. N.
ia 23-ts ALEXANDER MOTT. Auct'r.
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,;J;ug offhe Africa,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2S.-The Girard House
closed to-day, in consequence OF political
troubles preventing Southern travel.
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BYE. b. Cook, Auctioneer.
roo CASES BOOTS, SHOES. HATS AND

lOO CASES BOOTS, SHOES. HIS All
lOU CAPS, At AUCTION On MoNDAt, sh
inst, at 10 o. clock, will sell at my store
so cases fresh and seasonable Men s. o1nen :,
Boys, and Misses BOOTS, SHOES, GAL
TIERS, SLIPPERS, &c.
Also
so cases Assorted HATS and CAPS.
The above Goods are entirely fresh, aud sulta-
bic for the approaching season.
The attention of the trade requested
TERMS fash. rmhl E. b. COOK, Auct
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MuaDER.--A letter from Whites Greek,
Bladen county, n. G., on the 25th inst, says
that Il child was murdered at Bladen Springs,
In that county, on Sunday last, oath inst. The
child was the daughter of Mr.. a. Column, aged
about 9 years. The deed was committed about
200 yards from its fathers house. The muir
derer is believed 10 be q negro girl.
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NEW YoRK, Feb. 2s.--At the board this
morning Virginia So sold ut SOY Tennessee
6's at 761, and Missouri 6's at 10. This is an
advance of per cent. on yesterdays rates
The market Is very strong.
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J. +. Rg9NACLT, TreAsurer.
J. BRucR McCLELLAYD, Sec'y
VYlR GINA SAVINGS BANK.
" (Hnrfexsd b. fhs I<.is.lfure Of Ia.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 500 ,ose
MONEY received deposit in sums Of FIVE
DOLLARS and upwards, on which interest at the
rate Of six per centum per annnm IL paid Tor sums
remaining six mouths or longer /; for shorter Pc
RODS, interest At the rate Of per centum.
The whule joint stock bound for the deposits.
Deposits received and certificates issued by the
Cashier, T. B. ST ARKE at the store of spence =
mond Va SAM'LB. COTTRELL, Pres't
TB STARkE. Cashier,
oc a4-iam DAVID BAKER. yk.. Secretary.
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SAVINGS BANKS.
ILD DOMINION SAVINGS BANK.

This Institution will receive DEPOSITS, on
hich an interest of per cent. per annum Is paid
on all sums remaining on deposit longer than six
months, and per cent. when remaining shorter
period.
nE- Deposits received at the stores of J. 7 RE.
sAuLr and Messrs STARK2 4 CARD0zo, Main st.
q. W. WILLIAMS, Pres't.
J.F. RgsNAULr, Treasurer.
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ADVANCE IN BRASDr.-It is stated that a
heavy advance has taken place at New YORK
in the price of brandies. wines, gins and other
liquors. in consequence OF the anticipated
passage OF the new tariff, which enhances the
duty. The stock on hand Is unusually light.
New vintage Cognac cannot be purchased
lower than 81 90 a 8. rs per gallon.
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FOR RENT AND SALE,

M~s FOR RENT-A BRICK HOUSE in Sid
FH::i ney, containing rooms, brick kitchen, we'll
A-A of good water; also, acres Of good laud be.
longing to the above. There are q acres adjoining
the above that can be rented at moderate price.
WIN. Z. SMITH,
fe es-5tk st the HaxaIi Mills.
ma FOR RENT, FOR S5O-A good BRICK
E::a HOUSE, with two large rooms and small
GARDEN, in Sidney, just opposite the Bap.
fist Church. In order to secure good tenant,
will rent the house and lot for $780, from the pre-
sent date till LIST of January next Inquire Of
TO os-st QO)DlN K APPERSON.
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TUNE Am RURGLAR.PROOF SAFES,
+ or FARRELL, HERRING Co. ~ MANUFAC-
TURR. The subscriber has on coasignmsnt as
sorts sizes Of the above celebrated SAFES, which
he offers at the manufscturern pdces,
ALsO-A lot Of MAH0uANY SHOWCASES.
e Liza y. u. DI0GEs, No. u Main street.
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n. FOR RENT. FOR S50-A good BRICK
IA BEAUTIFUL REAL ESTATE IN

tU.I sunni, A Or
-AA'A AND CULVLRT STREETS, FOR SALE
We are authorized to sell the beautiful Real Es-
tate, located AS above. The Lot has front OF l55
feet, and depth OF las feet. to an alley, and has
it two excellent BRICK DWELLlN ds--one OF
which Is occupied by Mrs. Waider, aud the other
by Mrs Armstrong each renting for Sl75 per AN
mum. There Is no better location than this in the
town OF Sidney, being nearly opposite the resi-
dences of Messrs. Chas. Y. Morriss and John Z.
Shafer. Apply to
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TXECCT TORS SALE OF ~ AE Z
T. PRIVATE RESIDENCE ON THE W EST LINE
OF erH, BETWEEN CLAY AND LEIGH STREETS
At the request of Mr. William Waller Fuleher;
Executor Of Mrs. Mary FuIeher, decd, we shall
sell at public auction, on the premises. on MON
DAY. the llth March, lShl, at AZ o'clock I. NJ
that very excellent and desrabiy located Brick
Dwelling now in the occupancy Of Mr.. Robert F.
Williams. The lot has a front of 80 feet and Il
depth of 1870 feet The house has about ten rooms,
| besides ample accommodations for servants.
| TERas.-One third cash ; balance at l and
| years, for negotiable notes, interest added Sc
! cured by a trust deed The taxes and insurance
| for 1854 to be paid by the purchaser.
fe2s GODDiN q ApPERS0N Aucts
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a.. FOR SALE-A very desirable FRAMED
E:s DWELLING, on Union Hill, near DR.. o. A.
I.~ Strecker's, recently occupied by Mr.. A. A.
Husterson, containing rooms-S with re- places
including basement, kitchen with rooms, stable.
carriage house, wood and coal house, and pump
of good water, with a large lot attached. For
terms apply to
fe &c
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g.. FOR X T. IA desirable X lex
E#::; DIV ELLlNa. with garden lot, in sidney, enc
1a''A square above the old Fair Ground, on Main
street. Apply to REDWOOD REACH,
81 Main street, next to r. Ii. Stark's Agricultural
store fe 25-ts
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LGT ~ THE WfsT IISE NJ OF IN BETWEEN
JACKSON AND DUVAL sTREETS.-At the re-
quest of the Elk or Of Eliza Harris, dec d, we shall
sell, at public auction, the premises, on MON
HOUSE and LOT located above, of which Eliza
Harris died seized, fronting 5li feet on the West
line OF Sd street running back 1870 feet.
Terms One third cash balance at four and
eight months for negotia bic notes interest added,
and title retained till last note is paid. the taxes
for lssl to be paid by the purchaser.
fs 25 GOUDIN Il APPERSON, Auct'rs.
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THE ,RENADE AT MIDNIGHT.

After Mr.. Lincoln had left the opera at the Academy or
Music, before the performance concluded be drove
back to the Astor House. and Immediately repaired
apartments, being very much fatigued by the varied
experiences Of the day. He arrived so quietly, not
having been expected soon, that crowd had col
lected at the hotel, and very few aware that ho
had returned at all.
The announcement having been made that the Wide
Awake Republican Central Committee would march 70
the Asior House at half past eleven O'Clock for the pur
ose OF eerenading the President and Vice Preei-
en-, elect. A crowd began TO collect long before
leven and when the serenado comrrcrced, an
hour later several thousands had assembled Fifty
po,cemen under command OF Captain Jameson
ssised by Sergeants Horrgan and Brevoort were do.
allied TO keep the crowd In order, while twenty detec
ives were distributed among them for the purpcs. of
ookng the pick pookets At half past eleven the DO
Ice cleared the in front OF the hotel leaving hollow
square TO be occupied by the musicians Shortly After
wards cart drove up with the music stauds, which
placed in the square. The time inerven-
ing before the arrival OF the musicians was
redeemed by the crowd whstling various patriotic
airs and beating time with their feet They kept the
best OF humor and instantly siezed whatever might
happen 10 afford them amusement for a moment
Precisely nj IL clock the musicians the ground
and commenced arranging their stands and notes amid
the humorous sales Of the midnight assemhage They
numbered forty eight pieces OF the seventh regiment
fulla. and took up position close TO tho
sidewalk directly In front OF the hotel In addition u
the gas lamps four large wide awake lanterns contribu
cd TO furnish them light on the oscasion.
sort Of an imprompo procession nad peer formed ~
the Republican Headquarters In Broadway, com
posed of the full body of the WIDE Awake
central Committee and delegations IRON the Vnson,
tDNUINUKD ON EGHTx PAGE
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ARRIVAL AT THE CITY HALL.

The carriage containing Mr. Lincoln and party fellow
cd by another drawn by two horses passed from vesey
street along the front Of the Astor House and the west
side of Park entering the latter By the path opposite
the Broadway Bank OF course! the crowd assembled at
vesey street followed spsshng themselves with slush
and many Of the disappointed from the front en-
trance Of the hots also rushed try and get glimpse Of
Mr.. L. a. he ascenSed the City Hall steps.
AT the City Hall the steps literally crowded. leav
ing narrow passage up the centre. large number Of
persons were on the balcony, and sti larger crowd
formed ine on both sides Of the path leading through
the Park in front Of tie City Hail. AS Mr. Lincoln left
his carriage the crowd gave long and continuous cheer,
which lasted tlu he disappeared within the building
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THE RECEPTION AT TEE CITY HALL

Here the police arrangements were also admirable
liberal distribution Of the MetroRotans through tho
several passage ways and at the head Of the different
stairs prevented crowd and Mr. Izcon was enabled 70
walk from his carriage TO tho Govcrnars room with as
little obs,racton IL he in his own garden at
Springfield
In these Governors rooms" made historic by their
on similar OCCASIONS and by the array Of pictures
which recalled the glorious past OF the city and country
were the Mayor and number OF gentlemen connected
with the municipal government. Reporters, too, had
gathered after running gauntlet something like the fol-
lowing
cant pess, SIR
a'But I'm reporter"
cant help that; orders 10 admit nobody
"why, my dear sir, I'm on duty important ~ your
own Must pass in, any bow. Reporters are not among
the noeodies, yen know
awcu. III see, says the policeman, somewhat moI
ped. .,Sergeart, here's a reporter Of the HnslD.'