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SerenRdc TO the DIayor Elect.

A number Of the friends of Mr. Opiyke, met
at his house, No. % Fifth avenue, last evening,
for the purpose Of greeting him with serenade.
and extending their congratulations to the
Mayor elect Of the City of New York. By
o1s o'clock, the hour chosen for the serenade,
the spacious parlors of Mr. Opdyke's mansion
were filled by the invited guests, &c, and the
street in front blocked up by large crowd, as
sembled around the stand of the excellent band
to whom the musical part Of the entertainment
was entrusted whose performance did not COM
mence until after9 O'Clock. When ono or two
tunes had been played, in response to load calls
Mr.. OPdyke appeared, and upon being intro,
duced TO his assembled fellow citizens by Judge
Woodwork, expressed his acknowledg gements
for the courtesy extended to him, in few well
chosen words.
1t seems strange, said Mr. Opdyke, to hear
myself greeted as the Mayor Of this great city,
and yet, though an effort is made to cast some
doubt upon my election, II can scarcely be DOS
sible that error should be found in q canvass so
carefully conducted, and | may safely accept
your congratulations uponmy election to the Office
with which my fellow citizens have been pleased
To honor me. As my election was urged solely
upon the ground of patriotism and public good,
you have right my friends, TO rejoice at the
victory your efforts have secured. Recognizing
lie motives which influenced you in choosing
me 10 this high office, II shall ever be nv en-
tcavor, in private as well as public relations to
DO all In my power TO sustain the efforts of the
Government to put down the desperate and un-
holy rebellion against which we contend. In
regard to the matter Of municipal reform, my
beet efforts are distinctly pledged to that end,
and whatever power may be conferred on the
Office hold, shall be used conscientiously and
faithfully for the interests of our city.
MIR. Opdyke was frequently interrupted by
applause, cries of " Good &C., his promises of
municipal reform exciting especial approval, a
voice in the crowd shouting out, That's what
we want !"
Mr.. Opdyke was followed by David Dudley
Field, Esq, Charles Spencer Esq, and Rufus
Andrews, Esq, whose congratulatory remarks
were interspersed with music from the band.
which seemed disposed to dispute for prece-
dence with the speakers.
At 10 o'clock those within doors withdrew to
the rear parlor, to discuss the ample collation.
provided for their entertainment. As the wine
was passing around, in response to complimen.
tary toasts, short speeches were made by Mr..
opdyke, Charles Spencer, Esq, Col. Daniel
Ullmann, Elliot G. COwden, Esq, E. Delafeld
Smith, District Attorney, and others, after
which the assembly dispersed, at late hour,
more satisfied than ever with their choice for
Mayor. Among the distinguished gentlemen
present we noticed, besides those mentioned,
Hon. II. j. Raymond, N. j. Still man, II. J
Thomas L. Smith, and others.
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s,..,,.u Ao,,,r n, Cor,,,pd. NY.

Cortland, ". T., Dec. 6.-Mij. Mcneil, who
has been under arrest several days, was shot to-
day alout one o'clock, by Col. Green, in an
attempt TO escape from the guard house. lie
is not yet dead, hut II is not probable that he
can live. 1t ia believed that the principal cause
for the arrest was, that Mcneil had been TO Al
hanY and preierIed charges against Col. Green.
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San Francisco, Dec. A very severe
snow storm, extending eastward to Salt Lake,
has prevailed for the past four days. 1t is now
pleasant. -.,, A..
National loan in this state.
The steamer Co-tez, from Oregon, brings
s1lO 600 in gold from the mines there.
The Pr, sident's message, in full, was receive
cd 10y telegraph and published at o'clock this
motning.
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Iiaht rt sedslia-Rebeis RouteA WIKI
lUeaww Innn.

Soddiid, No., Dec. b.--Yestsrday, q party Of
rasE .f returned rebels from Cen. Prices army,
under Captains Young and Wheatley, near
Dunksburg, about twenty miles west Of here,
killing seven and woubding ten OF them.,-
Mono Of the citizens wore killed or severely
wounded.
Three Of the wounded rebels have since died
Judge Buck, who has been prisoner IN Gen
Prices camp for some time pact, arrives ne''
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Tho departure Of the vessels comprising the
second stone fleet will take place in the follow
ing order Seven will leave New Bedford on
the 9Th, Fix will leave Boston on the 10th, and
five will leave New London on the lth instant.
Two will l,ave New York in time TO rcndez-
s''r' '.-~s --- - nr-~- commanding the
Boston for one hundred dollars for each vessel
They will send two steamers at once to IN,
localities where tho vessels are sunk.
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The London BUILDER describes an oak tree
growing near the village Of Erwood, Hereford
shire, lately sold for s100 and felled for timber
consisting Of an enormous trunk and three mon
strous branches, each having smaller branches
Isured, near the ground, fifty feet nine inches in
circumference II is perfectly sound in every
plrt, and the quality Is first rate. II Is equal
10 from ten to twelve Of tho largest OakA found
nsW-s-dsys. -"
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TupB,vARtA. from Hambur

The BAVARIA, from Hambur
ampttn, which arrived al this
brought as passengers several
to Join the American army, amor
sian military officer, a captain
with GaIibalbi. The Bavsria
stand of arms purchased in Il
voycrnment,
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The Linz Of nntle ship Vermont.

Bo.ton, Dec. G.-Orders have boon received at
the NAVY Yard TO prepare the line Of battle ship
Vermont for service at once.
The following navy Lieuicnnnt', recently from
Tho Fast India Squadron. were consigned 10
FORT Warren to-day, charged with di,loyalty =
WIN. T Glns.ell, Of Virginia; Alexander NJ. Dc
Brae. of Virginia; Julian Myer', of Georgia;
and Dultncy A. Faust, Of Maryland.
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ington dispatches ststs that he is expect"i
there on Monday. Meanwhile MIC time is oocu-
lied with private business and an unOstentas'ons
is.ercourse with his friends, in confirming himiet
"a which bs has displayed much good sense,
wb,,evsr else his course, he takes his Ill for
time With commendable quietude.
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Le-- Of Briti-h Bark Ceti,da Arr
si.s Captain and Crew n this Pe

ire Captain and Grew n this 20
This bark sailed hence Nov. %, for {
town, grain loaded, having q crow Of se'
hands and the captains wife. Captain
gives Tho following account Of the los
veesel Had moderate breexes until the
ing of the 30th, which commenced with
Of rain and threatening weather. BY n
wind bad changed from South to No
and was blowing gale. During the s
cargo had settled great deal. AT p.
starboard side OF the deck was under wat
weight Of water on the lee covering boa
such a. 10 carry away the bulwarks a
ports, start the stancheons, and raise a.
log board. The cabin, which was a p
was full Of water up to the second tier
A was the top-gallant fore-cas1e. AT 4
wor, ship to the south, the see then :
clean over the vessel amidships. At 70
| tberc were three feet Of water in the
| hands A, the pumps. Six z. NJ, the v,
In % crippled a state that a bark neait
hailed 20 Law by us The crew at
heing alarmed de.ired to leave the vess
The lark proved TO be the Chryseis
Land, Captain Headley, for New
agreed to stay by US. Az midnight "
became checked. Kept using the han'-
| clear them. OunuaNi DeCeuVoi II -
crate; KEEP the pumps going Az /
spoke tho bark, and reported the stas
vessel, and also that the crew reiuseS
by the ship. Arranged matters wits
Hesdley, of the Chtyseis, TO stay by I
would endeavor to get the vessel bac,
York weather getting more mode
all sail, the pumps being carefully atf
the weather, however, assumed ~
Of another gale, the barometer '.alNIN
vessel again laying on her lee rail in q
the cabin again filed with water. II
this time was blowing a gale Sound
| seven inches water in the hold the 2
ing to work at the pumps any longer u
on board finding II useless to rcmait
the vessel, and left her at 1880 7. NJ
t inst, With her cabin and fjrecas,le fus
, she was se, at 1880 the next morn \
daylight she was not in sight. She
capsized in one Of the heavy squall Y !
. night, with the weight Of wats- irs
o and topgallant forecastle. Capt. d
If and crew are at this port. al
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MrasRs. EDrToRs-I have taken the SuS
from its fret issue up to the present date ana
noycr before, in any ono instance, have ! 40
,iccd the insertion of an article or extract ind.
eating so great degree Of carelessness a, Is
shown in the enclosed, from your issue oil TINS
morning. ~
The eminent Baptist divine Of tho Boston
CuRIsriAY ADVERTISER refers to the oth, lOtn
and 2lst vorses OF Haggai, Chap. 4. iagsai
has but t,ro chapters, and the suns readers look
In vain for the words imputed TO the prophet
We can fight this rendition TO ultimate and
spct,lv conquest, without the shadow OF q resort
TO ialsehood or Misrepresentation.
81 WEST Sr.
The above refers to an extract from the Bo'
ton CuAlsrIAS ADVERTISER, purportins to b'
| q prophesy cop'el fiom the Bible, in which thu
existing rebellion at the South is distinctly
forcshadowcd. This prophecy" has deccive'
and been inserted in nine-tcnths of the journal
| of the United States-probably becasse editor
keep their Bibles at home. We do. So doe
| our correspondent.
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TIE Board Of Delegates Of Amer
have appointed Rev. Dr. Arnold
rabbi of the 10Th street synago,
for the army Of the Potomac. Z!
adopted a petition to Congress, al
peal of the provision that all Al
shall bc ordained Christian minisd
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As the French frigate Pomone ,
towcd down the North River vest,
noon, she came 10 collision with z
bark Statesman, carrying away tho
spirit and all her head gear. She al !
collision with the Mexican steamer =
and carried away her forcmast 3
mast and all her head gear. Tht /.
her flying jib-hoOm carried away. 3
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Frankfort Dec. c. In the Legislature toby,
l.. +. Burns, (dsuhion) Of Owen county, offered
series Of resolutions, affirming that the presi'
dents message iorcshadowed the impossblity
Of preserving or reconstructing the federal On,
ion. Union resolutions will probably be Offered
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Bo,fon. Dec. 6.-Arrivcd ship Dolphin, Cal
cutta, via 81. Thomas, 18th ult. The British
mail steamer from Martinique, 1lth, arrived
Al St. Thomas 18Th, and reported the Sumter
at Martinique. The 1roquois got up steam
and started 10 pursuit.
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M.y.me. is Of Ben. McCsuocb and Genera
Price. &C.

Hoila, No., Dec. 6.-Advices from the south
west say, that Ben. McCulloch has gone into
winter quar- ers on Pea Ridge, near Benton
Vile, BeI ton county, Ark, where ho Is puthns
up barracks for bis troops.
Of General Price. ..,,o
General NcBnde was a, Springfield with 2)OO
rebels on Sunday last.
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Later From Fortre., ,Ionroe.

Fortress Honroe, Dec. 8, MA R1lhiD,oye Dec.
ga flag Of truce came down from Norfolk.
bringing several Charleston passengers, but no
news OF any kind.
General Wool also dispatched flas of truce
to Norfolk with number oi letters and consid.
cradle clothing for the Union prisoners at Rich,
mond.
Ihe Illinois Will leave here for Port Royal
with troops fsr General Sherman this evening.
The Norfolk DAY Book of to-day, contains a
message from Governor Letcher, the main point
II which is his regret that Fortress Monroe Is
not Ia the possession Of the Confederate States.
Tho rebel CopgIess at its session of the 8rd
inst, passed a resolution Of thanks TO General
Sterling Price, for his active services in Missouri
during the campaign.
Cover or Letcher urges a forward movement.
Tie says the banks Of the Potomac ia not the
place to fight, but the bsaks Of the 6usquchAn-
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Fires, Inquests, Accid'

CHILD BURNED To DEArH.-
son, a colored child four years 4
ed TO death yesterday, at No.
street. The child was playing
- cs shioh ignitod and set fir
An inquest was held upon -,
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AbOu, the Late Eicc,ion-The sun m t1'
Herald.

Is these DAYS Of fuss and Gus,cr The srN
bas harily been doing itself justice 1t ha'
steadily kept along IN it's wonted course turn-
;pg neither to tho right nor to the left, cting-
ing TO none, fawning upon none, and principally
desirous TO benefit the vast masses oi people,
who are it's readers, with truly independent and
honest counsel And our paper, with no boasts,
i. far more potential than the gasconhding
UynAtp. braggart as il is, as the results Of tho
election fully prove.
VIZ KNOW, upon good information, that FER
rASpo woop has been furnished with the recess
which he Is shortly TO enjoy, solelyby the turn
ing influence of our paper. WE KNOW thai
had our journal merely kept quiet, as did th'
ExrREss, We could have passed FERSANp'
WooD again into the Mayors chair and hav'
passed into our pocket enough TO have mat
Satan's eyes glitter out Of every window in th'
HERALD building.
But falling 10 discover how an honest maj
can scorn a horse or hen thief, and yet supper
man whose years pickings would keep Wash
inr,on Market in poultry for half a century, W
not only did not keep quiet, but we shut ell
pockets and opened our batteries to such purPor
that FERSASpo will never need another hu
from the HERALD 10 accomplish his municip'
death. To indulge in SHAKsrEARE, If Woo
was fit to live, then let OrDrKE die, and
much for FRRNASDo.
In these days of political chances Al
charges, when our course is laid strMs
through the troubled seas Of politics, and VIII
one question will at times appear to throw
anon one side, and then upon another, If
readers desire TO know how they shall find
or what course We shall pursue, we answ
find out what course the HERALD takes,
ours will be Just the opposite. In other wo
We shall be honest and honesty is power.
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D. F. THOMAS (the French lad
J. Nelson, G. Forester, J. Hal
Castro, were liberated from Fort !
terday.
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StcurlIic' .Thc latest fales Rfc = ffic KuI-
road p y; Illinois Central shares, 40 a 39iG
discouut
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Tho final revision of tho election returns at
the Police Headquarters, makes Mr.. Opdykes
nluralitv 5as. The rumors about defective bal
r A--..k In
them there was a number Of such ballots cast,
and they were counted. Tho vote in the Nine
teenth Ward was largely increased, principally
by spurious voters and helped to decrease Mr..
OPdykes plurality Tho same thing was true
In some other wards.
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Portland, Dee. 6.-Tbe steamship North 1
American, from Londonderry Nov. 22d, has ar
rived. Der dates are one day later.
Latest VIA LONDONDERRY.
Lireypool, Nor. 22.--Thc case Of the Nash |
vile and Harvey Birch attracts great attention.
Tho Nashville remsintd at Southampton Tor
repairs The Captain Of the Harvey Birch had
e, ne 10 London 30 consult with the Amer can
minister. The crew Of tho Harvey Birch
we're raving vengeance against the crew
Of the Nashyille, as they were placed
Of allegiance 20 the rebels. The officers
of the Harvey Birch declare she was on
soundincs when the Nashville bore down upon
her. Col. PeytOn was on hoard the Nashville
on n mission from North Carolina, and with
Commandcr Pcarum had gone TO London.
Cotnmander Pcarr,m wants the Nashville made
into a ship Of war at Southampton, but legI
diflicul,ics are raised Questions are also raised
whether the neutrality PROCLAMATION has not
been infracted by the landing OF prisoners oil
II ia reported that tho Nashville has spare
| officers on beard for rebel ships preparing in
Tbe TIMEs, in alludng to the case, points to
| the recent visit ofthc James Adgcr, and says
| il would he 20 the interest Of England to keep
| them both out Of her harbors; but u this cannot
| be done, they must both he let in alike.
| The STAR, although wishing the commander
| of the Nashville to be punished Gays " he can
| produce commission from the Confederate
States, the Government must lot him go, AZ
they have recognized those states IA belll-
| gerents. "
II is reported that the Galway steamer Adri-
| attic has been sold and is fitting for the West
Indies; but there is a strong impression thai
she il destined for tho Confederate States
Commissioners Mason and Slidell were OK
| pccted at Southampton in the steamer La FIAT
| duo tho goth. II is reported that the Jane
Adger is cruising TO intercept the British steam
cr and capture her as having contrabind OF wa
On Hoard,
The underwriters were raising tho war ri'k
| on American vessels. .,
C,nton has been evacuated by the British.
| U.....
The Bank Of France had reduced the rate q
| discount 70 five per cent.
8 A reduction Of from eighty to hundre
/ | thousand men Of the French army was spoke o
~ | the men 20 return home on furloigh one year.
The French Minister Of Marine declares tha
W he cannot agree TO reduction of his departmer
| of sirgle ccntime.
ID The Government would not raise a loan
h, present
~ The preliminary elections in Prussia favor Il
III Iihoirls.
US The Queen Of Spain is again encicn'e.
ur Latest from Turkey.
is | r.,,.,;Bo,L. Nor 0O.-At the surncsti,
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Cors,,n,iaople, Nor. 2O.-At the suggestion
of Sir Henry Bulwer, the Porte informed the
forcirn representatives that he consents to a
union of the Principalitics during the life OF
Price Couza. There is general disposition
TO accept this offer as a final tolution Of tho
question. -,
LIvLHrooL CoTToN MARKET, 22d..Sales
for the week foot up Il 900 bales, including
y. 300 10 speculatoIs and exporters. The
market Is duh with decline on the week oi
\ lad. per pound.
| Tie tLloWinp are the authorized quotations
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ErOnI MnalIlnuinn.

Washington, De- G.-Thr President ayows II
to be his purpose to preserve cautious and
prudent policy in regard to our foreign relations.
There need be no fear of a war with Great Brit.
ain, unless the government of England seeks a
pretcNt for hostilitics. No anxiety on this sub
joct is ielt by the Administration.
The Republican members Of Congress will
hold caucus tomorrow evening to consider and
determine upon line Of policy.
THE PARIS DECLARATION IN REGARD TO FRI.
VArEERISo.
The documents from the State Departmont.
submitted TO Congress yesterday, disclose the
important fact that our government now occu-
pies the same position that il held in reference
to foreign governments at tho bcRir ming of tho
rebellion. and that though the United States
early offered 10 accep' the Paris decl lration in
reference TO priyateering both England and
France desired 20 make an exception in favor of
the JET. Davis Coniederacy, to which the gov
ernment has refused TO yield, leaving the United
States free from any obligation TO accept the
Paris declaration, while the few rebel privateers
are now fugitive on the high seas or are living
idle in southern harbors.
THE ATTITUDE or FOREIGN NATIONS.
We published yesterday extracts from the
state Department correspondence with foreign
nations The following resume will show the
attitude Of all
., England entertains or at least expresses, no
sympathy for us but rather the reverse.
France has not been cordial, but has boon less
offensive than England.
Austria bus been friendly, A. d from the outset
has declared that she would not recognize the
rebel Ccbfedcrncy.
Prussia and all the German states have been
equally cordial.
Russia has been friendly, but anxious for the
war 10 end.
-, Swe':n and Norway have been friendly from
the beginning.
Belgium l. undecided but passive.
Holland II disposed 10 follow the lead Of Eng
land at u resp ctiul distance.
Italy is fol- of warm sympathy for our Gov.
errmCnt ard for freedom.
Spain, though not aggressive, has an evident
leaning toNaids the Jcll. Davis Republic.
Deninai, il iIonGlN,
The Pope though he announces that his Gov
eminent is not oi this world, but that he is con-
cerrcd with spiritual things yst II he were to
express an opinion, hc as good Christiln, will
always be on the side Of law aul order
Lieut.. Col. Reynolds has been appointed
Resident Agent at Port ROYAL, under the
general regulations relative to securing and
disposing of rebel property.
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THE NEW YORK sun.
sATURDAr MORNING, DEC. I, 1881.
A Chance for Adveuturcr-.

They are not few, nor far between who have
been utterly swept from business, and business
prospects, by the events Of the war 10 'nou, ",
s.nds of cur citizens who have known ease Au'
competency, and who now, stratened ID ,'1l ,nIn
purse and spirits, look gOomily upon ,pe , ," ~,
aides Of life, we would recall quan' Du' ~ ~
rnsno,n sase. -" From the pit which has
received your treasures, there try to recover
ahami"
IN other words, many thousands Of Southern
acres, should the war continue, will be made
ornerless by coufsca,ion, and will be sold by
,he Government, at advantageous prices to thu
new settler. Many branches Of industry arc i'
be commenced at the South factories bu'lt
machine shops cxtemporizcd, dry docks con
utruct,d, cotton planted and gathered ana mum
berlcss enterprises commenced by the ever un
firing Yankee, which will for some years yitl'
results not found at the North. 1t is not to'
poon TO 20 there now and make a stsrt--si'
months later multitudcs will do tho same thing
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The New Orleans Weekly Bank Statement
NnrkcIs, Etc.

/ NcIuu-ii, az ,ohJS,s gler 6.--lhe new Oueahs
NHIuIh ION. .......'............sb ~, JOS 900
DeIoHHs' Observation-Disclosures. lS,iO3OOO
| specie. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. III, al 900
There had been no sales of cotton or tobacco.
| Sugar was selling at 3 3H per pound. Mo-
lasses II 21c. per gallon. Flour eli so a II
| per bbl. Corn ~ per bushcl. Whiskey, rec
titled, s1 10 per gallon and Rvo S2 25. Lard
20 a i3c. per lb. Beef mess, !33 Pork, mess.
so. Bacon % 2jc. per 10.
NEw ORLEANS CATTLE MARKET, NOV. 90.
Texas cattle sells a, $50 70 per head hogs
$40 IL per 100 lbs sheep, second quality, S3
a per head veals ss a Is per head.
The New Orleans CRESCENT also says that the
decrease in the exchange of S27i,0O0 on the
week is attributed to desire to place funds in
England, to invest in merchandise sterling
having been freely taken AZ llj to 126. We are
not aware of any prospective improvement in
commerce TO warrant these figures, which arc
much higher than in the bankruptcy of 1887
and 1910.
1t Is lumcr ID ab lut that some parties are pac-
ing all their funds in Europe, for fear perhaps,
the highway robbers Of the world may pene-
trate our good city.
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GAsERAL FREGosT still continues at the
AstOr House, and will not pro badly leave this
Gty until "Wednesday next, though our Wash.
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Further News, see Il

LYONS MAGNETIC ISsE
Ihs original and genuine article pm,
Reaches, Ants, and all yermin. buermina1,
LYONS MAGNETIC I'm poison.
Are sure death 10 Rats and Nice.
gists everywhere. d. 8. BARN. al Drug
Park Row, and 474 Brosdway. prissos. u
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THE Slow MovINo Two CENT PAPERS are
Just beginning to receive from Washington the
correct statement Of the position of the govern
mont upon the question of allowing trade with
the South, which was furnished to the readers
OF tho Bun, by our special correspondent at
Warrington. nearly fortnight since. Our
city cotemPCraIies should read the Sun u they
arc In any haste fog the news