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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-15
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

WE the subscribers. being appointed ythe Probate
w CourtfOr the district Caledonia Commits
receive. Examine and adjust ali claims and demands ca
persons against the estate OF zzah Farmer late oil Snt
ton ilsdl! district deceased and he claims o deceased
exhibited ia offset thereto hereby give notice that
months from the 2ith day OF oct, 4. ID. ls6l
lowed tor the creditors to present their claims to said
commissioners, Tor "Ami nation and a"walI that
We Will meet Tor that purpose al the dwelling house
Daniel Lee, III said Sutton. the last Saturday Dec
emtcr neAt and on the last Friday vi April,lsG2,
O'Clock, = m. Oh each of said days
NATHAN WAY /,
Gs-1J NATHANIEL MOVES. jeoni
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WATCH, CLOFk. IND JEWELRI
REPAIRING AND ENGRAVING.

Having had over l. wears experience in the
business, beng a practical Matchmaker and En-
graver self | shall spare no pains in giving
satisfaction in this department of my business
and warrant all work
{. c. CfIILDS.
So. Johnsburv. VI.
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OHDEEof NOYICEof SETTLEMENT

OHVE = NVIIF r u Sc IILE HE Y I
JOEL TRtI.L'S Estate.
STATE OF VERMONT. C.IEpuSI, DISrRltr,s
At PrVtdt" Court held ~ ST Jo~hury III SAID district
Oh the lith LAY 81 Nov \ l>Gl.
WHEREAS, CYNTHIA TIL IL. administrator on
" the ">tat" 81 JOEL. TKJLL ATE 81 Lyndon.
~ SAID district deceased" pruP">c> t. render a.! account
of her administration. an! I" irc-"t h"r against
sad estate tor examination an! tW tuC" Tor tn, yJrI,u>
al making PARTITION and Distribution TIL. r,>I. II said
estate. under irVr"" 81 SAID court. ANON. lr>l.>
vi" are ht Law rItIt, I" tn II ttI-rc.c
"rtrr"i =; >a! court hIt The ,o.~i
alton and hc heard IL TIN. Pri" oIgr IN - JOHNS
bury rn the .nd 'iaN @. prc"mr \ u l-6l And II :
i"rh"r"ri'r"i. that all ''r>'i~ Interested l lot'ard
hereof t .a' alton "i copy - ii" r-,'I. 90 il> ucr
III Ia, tL.-'l'ft! printed ~ = HIS three, weeks
>uttr>> "N, prev lva l. >ad tiIi hr.li:s that they
ma AiI"Ai All contest The L'N t" I >t't account il
they AND ais, t. hear! 1y CONT III
matter 81 Partition ain! distribution al SAID ->tIic
b. thu Court
Attest. ASA l. fKENC II. judge OF Probate.
4 true COPS 81 'gI
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Attest. ASA /. FKENCH. jude Of Probate.
4 true ,ois 81 !r,vg!
$50 Attest. ASA l.. FREN II. judge OF Probate
\ J!Tt lUiV ~ TtNVII-NtINsi.
te-1o JONAH bauOhS. JUDI
COMNISSIONELS' NOILCE-

I'VE. the Subscribers. being appointed hV tie Probate
w tuUrtor tn" district ui Ct.!'iI! iUrr> 10
receive. tAlnllc and Just al ti> and Demands ~ all
pcf>ul- against the estate S,n.c,a Brown. late
81 Ju!Isnrs Ia said district i-r.is, and The !,,
OF The deceased "Nhh.t, III offset Thereto h"rrLy give
notice that ~ months ruIu thu >th iaN g. Mo- l.
are allowed i"r h. Creditors t. present their claims q,
! tuhIl>,l'r. To-: 'AtIllIntti LI.i allow
that We NH met lot that purpose. At the iwcl. nous.
e! the wldDs l.. Brown III SAIL 81 JuL>aurv the last
Saturday III january. i AMI the I>t SATURDAY in April
al one 'toC. T.. m, "a each vi saI DAYS.
JOHN MORSE
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NCONOMIZE. ECONOMIC .

TCONOMIZE. ECONOMIC
SHAWMUT DYE HOUSE,
1899 Washington Street. Boston.
Cleanse and color in the most workmanlike man
ner all kinds Of goods on the most reasonable
terms, receiving and delivering the same at
S. JEWETI'S DRY GOODS STORE,
St. Johnsbury, VT,
where all kinds of Dress Goods and Domestics
are sold cheap for Cash. Short Credits, and most
kinds of Farmers Produce.
Nov. 1861 6Stf
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TT is A NOTICEABLE FACT,
That any one after having used a Mattrass
NEVER SLEEP ON STRAW BEDS
again. The best in the market, of all kinds can
be bought of the manufacturer, over the P. o.,
St. Johnsbury.
1T. CASINO.
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tNrlllN h"dr- f'N NE million
%; persons annually always
SlN~ satisfaction contain
i"iilli- injurious pa'rouiH-
e'ii'y the principal physicians
AMI >urS"uI.S ia the Union.
elegantly coated With sugar
i-ar-,. B"A,- - cents ~
Boxes Ter pn- Dollar. Fun
directions with each took.
" arrdiiteG superior L. ally
Pill b,l"r' the public
TLlaLa>>,.. Leon CO..
Fi"riia. july l.. 1860.
/" DIX HFERIJA. Albany.
y \ Ny Dear Dactor-I
write ILL., t. Inform You II
the wonderful effect ii vour
SUGAR Gated Pill ia M 81
q -
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-13
JOHN MoLEAR & SON,
Conveyancers, Notaries Public,
Real Estate, Stock, Note and
Exchange Brokers,


Exchange Brokers,
No. 117 Market street,
DELAWARE FIRE INSURANCE BUILDING.
DEEDS, BONDS, MORTGAGES, &c, &C., promptly and
a''u'''' pRoMissORY NOTES NEGOTIATED.
STOCKS AND LOANS of all kinda bought and sold on
commission u this city at the Brokers boards IN PhA
aphia Now York, other cities by means oi cores
nonIine brokers who arc all firms Of high standing
NO EXTRA COMMISSIONS are charged on STOCKS or
loans purchased abroad the regular brokers commission
of one quarter per being divided between ourselves
and our agents a., -, -. -. n.
ton and procure draa GU other American ctes' at ms
lowest rates Of exchange. .
FOREIGN DkAPrs-We draw on Great Britaln, ire
and, Germany and every other country IN Europe
on houses Of undoubted standius In sums to suit our
iIANGR--Foreign Domesc--housht and sold
at the NEST favorable rates allowed by the market.
premium will almost always ba allowed Tor CheekH on Ne"
| York. -.
of Real Estate In country aud respeeifuy Invite
purchasers sellers to give us call We reut houses
and when desired by customers attend 10 the eoie'
| tion OF their rents.
CoLLECTIOES.-0ur correspondence enables us to
reach any prominent point In America or ~ any ioten
country through the most reliable channels, our Acl
tes for making collections are therefore complete HN
consequently ersons ayaling themselves Of them may 10
onfdent that their business Will hl faithfully sni
erumptly attended to. ur charges are as low hs af
| made by any reliable parties. ,
In every where eniployel our ann II 'n u
he best for the interest Of customers and We so'l
lie PATRONAGE Of our friends aud the public generally
ian JOHN McLLAR SON
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-13
FANCY FURS.
FANCY FURS


ing Fall and Winter Seasons would respectfully in
vile an examination my stock and prieesron those
Intending to purchase enable 10 offer them very
desirable inducements.
All my Furs have been purchased for cash, and made
y experienced and competent hands aud as the present
monetary troubles render 1t necessary that should dis
pose Of my goods at very small advance on cost
am sAtsfed that II will be to the interests OF those
who design purchasing, to give me call
RN- HeeOlleet, the name number and street John
Farea, New Fur sOre) 7ls Arch Street Philadelphia
seDB5m.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-13
THE LIVING HOME
ASD
PeopIe's Boarding House.

MO REDUCTION OF PRICES for the simple reason that
IN We never put them up but have been doing business
thus far for half the usual charges fr the
commt datons, aud have been enabled to do from the
that have ess expenses pay out of our business
We are depending mainly the soil for subsistence,
and however much there s WAR and destruction, the
land still brings fort h an abundance for and beast
Being thus situated shall continue to take boarders
whether nvads well, at very low prices. Persons
wishing be quiet have apartments In the "Chesnnt
Grove Cottage llousemy former residencewhsre they
will lie retired and at the time have the prvileee
ia. baths and take mart In tile several Amuseuens Of the
Living Home. j. A. BROWN,
aup6tf Near Wilmington, Ell
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-13
NEW BOOKS!

NEW BOOKS!
Al ES. ~ Baiiers Book anu Newspaper Store,
40 WirEei Street,
WILMFNGrON, DELAWARE,
Trumps 4 story % American Life by a. w. Curtis.
Ihe Closed Faith ~ wilSie Collins.
Harry unrsnu, hy lOhu Y. Irving
The Attorney hy lohu ~ Irving
The Constitution OF thH United states
Etd itie. by Capt. Maynr i,eii.
Lie of Gruprl irauris Marion.
Iyrfyb0dy's lawyer.
Moral iiistUryuf Women.
Mt6tilheira Career
tue nf Them, by CAas. Lever
Thn First False siep, hv R,SuOds
The Woman Ia white, rs wilkie Collins,
qW.pty-ava different kinds ot Novels at a dime each
All lka Magazines. Diily aud Weekly Newspapers,
p,nks stationery ana Fancy Articles for sale in q eat
-,vfTfy ap IL
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-13
FIRE INSURANCE.
FIRE INSURANCE.
THE FARMERS STATE MUTUAL
~nr;.;,uJ HI;IJ CraaL \

=
INSURANCE COMP ANY,
| 4 NoNT1NUEs TO OFFER TO THE PEOPLE OF DELLA.
~ ware its superior advantages Of Insurance asanss 1s
tsks
This Company is the pioneer Of Mutual Insurance 10
State being the first to introduce the plnce hHpnB
| Us; All the others are mere limitations l,- -,
Il recommended by hfteen years ezperlsnSe M ~"
attention to, the subject CT Mutual Insurance. which, s
believed has enabled the Managers so to adjust and uS
erimnae between the different varieties OF property Anl
risks to render the membership the most equitable ana
Mutual Of any other Company In the State -,
1t does NOT boast that II has met with NO loss or oy
one small losses during its exstenee the
Insurance List is small the losses must needs be IN pro-
It has paid $54bOO losses attendant expenses with
single of litigation rarely Of even difference o
OF the parties insuredalways within the limits oi SO
days, unless at the option of the parties =, .nv
1t has got the best and safest List of lnsuanees OF apy
other Company in the State ,, T., ...,.
II has less at hazard in any one single fs IN pI9ro'
1t has rejected hundreds Of thousands OF dollars o & M
sgSs offered e II within the nss a Iss esse or as nna o
y eels of Mutual Insurance. and NM aiss
the multiplication Of other Mutual Insurance Honpanles
within its bounds 1t has increased its List OF inuranee7
"''''A 'Hs iHdLFA MILLION OF DOLLARS
II the year 1864 with an amount real Pre- GS
lection iO the community Of $Ss5o0o $ooo
Guarded by surplus fund OF lov
il. ro,., pro,oe,,o0. 430coOO
Il is the work OF the Of Delaware, and as 'eeh
'@i} Tresi5eat@5EssE Sdiaa - fEssSIsi SHARPE.
Secretary and Mreasurer-RoBERr McCAHE
-, DIRECTORS:
~ Brundytpins Hlndrei-Miam Z. Lodge.
~ Chrisfidad HAndrfd-James DelHplaine. . :, 4,
Wilmington HuHdred- -Jessa Sharpe, James Webb hV
Sutsenburg, Samuel
MAJ CTefk Hitldred--nunert MrCabe
kfiU Castle Han9TYd--David w Hemini.
White clay CTeek HNipir,d-J. y. Williamson
PencadeT HqgfTed-Curts h. Ellison.
ST. Georges HandTsi-James BurnhAm.
no Red Lion HuHdTed-John G. Clark.
IN Snlyfnd-Willam Temple
D1per-IIsnry Todd
Muf0rd-Charles I. Fleming, Peter CAusey.
L., Gedrqeiowil-Charles Tunnel. 4.
se COMMUNICATIONS on general busaess addressed to h
undersigned, Wilmington, post paid will receive ln'u
diate attention. . r. 80.
~ f8 ROBERT MoCABE NJ. D.. secretary
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-13
STEWARTlb FOuNDERY,
NON Railings, Verandahs, &c.
DRESSLER's
HAIR JEWELRY STORE,

i. No. a South Eighth Street. PaaadelPhia.
ON hand and for sac choice assortment OF superior
" patterns-atd will plait to order bracelets, Far
Rings, Finger lmg ureast Pins Crosses, Necklaces Vest
aaG Guard Chains &c. &C.
As-Ordrrs euugias tho hair to be paited may b,
rsni By mail. give drawing near you can on
paprr, and enco-t such amount you may choose 10
G.sl as flows -far RINGS 81 TO 80; Breast Fins 81
tn .7 Finger Rlurs, "a eta to $3.50 Vest ChaAs 50 10
i. Neckt taces, ge Ia so
s-ll4ir mi into Medallion, BOX Breast piBs Rings
lii Gaid aud siisur bought AT fair rates
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-12-13
WAWAsET NURSERIES.

WAWASET NURSERIES.
WHE undersigned having made arrangements with
L some Of the most reliable Nurserymen Ia this country
is prepared to furnish all kinds Of
NURSERY STOCK
OF the best quality at reasonable prices lie would
specially advise those intending to plant the coming
fall to send their orders early, the first applicas u-
yarinbiy tecuie the best trees.
Intelligent planters must be fully Of the advan
ages of buying their trees, &e at home, where they
make their selection in preference to the fire.
qu,nt practice Of buying from repied agents from dis
lance who are seldom a second time
Ha-fOOOD one year Silver Naples for sale low.
aug "a EDWARD TATNAL
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-24

d4ec for shipping do &c. for white Western and ei@oze
low ~ slightly favor the bn ,sr small sses Of lsss owh 81
older srowths there bs's been no
BsY-rss iaqa . and the market i' 't'ady sales Of
go bal<sst tratoc y 100 H.. or,s,, the
HIpEs-Ths market is Hsady but continues very q"''' '''
Esp-r1; make. |. ingly dull, and prices are nom
insi at tic. for Manila, snd &73 LOT Jute. ,e,L
lkoNaThs nsrset dan and hesvy sman "es o. ec''sn
,anIt.,al. Of small iasac. Of sp.nih on pd
LMEIhss fair demand 70. Asessnd ys a. ae asa
sss. sse '''' Of '0 SS o'4"'n al ' and ~ 90 Lump
LAr-Esasrn are In fair demand and for the limited
LUMBEkTbe receipt, q Estsrn Spruce and Pine Ugh.
aud Wi lair pcss frmly sustained sales Of sO ""
fe;, .o = s,sTsi' Ss.h s.,o qgsi,y a.,
Is siSd BSbS or, at &c and | q Shj @S.cayedo .s:c
hAsAL se0REsTne mart tor Spirit. Tupeutine Is dil
500 ~. s 81 60 GrSa. Z .nas
S s q = h, I'd snS sS sn rcs. 1as
dvsGss ed hs l y u PAT iS sles zoe ss,
pII.e. uc9ias unchs-gra The market DALI
Of ,s-; w. b. s'Gn 81 - mice, rbos, s,..p,i.
ehas .. .o af,s sc. md nn' sPeI@ Is
Lins..d continues quiet sssScc Olive 10 Gull ts &SG
PRovisioSseTbs Poil n,rhs, is dull bu, firm, solos of
80 $40 me,s 80 for rnei and ~ 81 for Clesr
b. Is for ' R"Sessd ssss N, a .S for ei Bef
Ham; are So, ;s # 40 va a. S O .Si .5 ,eSs aeis t
H. ms L.rd 6n aLJ n Io9A dsnsad. sslsof lte boi- s.
ssic bacon DOLL snd uoHiasl butter ~ ia far dcshnd
,ss Of State I?sdl5c Ohio Western Kesevs S@!lc
do IA Cheese IL IL good - uet At t4dIc Tor
OH, end 507ic. tnr stse.
EICF is trssy; sses Of l5o tea a. SC "a e6 IS leo h
sffLrEh Is 1uIl -aa Pricrf are sp'iT'iy nouiti.L
sEEUS-C.cntts Lnsred 10 In fair request and the ma ks Is
arm aIss Of t4i bag. .. pcrsed yl 20 aud upward
SOAP Garlic Is IN ialr request and prices irIniy sus
aired; sales of 100 ess,s OF 1lIc =
SluARS-Raw ne IN densndj sale OF e?s hh3, Cnbs at
67c isCoa bsxs Manila etc and 200 boxes Havsos on
pflytle tfnA 80.
iEA-The unrse, 70 qro, bet srm sles OF 500 packages
Green's pryste terms. go.
D. aZ.to Banc- 1. dul. =. l1c cssh .
TALLOW-Tbe depsnd 10 moderate, mainly Tor the CITY
trade "a es of 7CoO Pfims a. Sic. cash
MUOL1hr medism gs1ss Of Domestic Fleeces are In geoo
drn.l5 the ket arm one des5 pliOns are neseeisa
3sc 100 m led ,t asa and 9eca California 90
WHIsKY-Th.r. Is bu, ls ch,nG, 10 note the iHsuiy 10
fAiri s.lss Of 40 bbs at III diIic-
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-24

CnrcKET.-AxERicaSs VS.. EScLIsB.-The second
annual between two eleves selected from among
the prominent English and American erieketers on
Toug Island took plnce Yesterday on the Long Island
Club Grounds at Bedford 10 the presence OF tie largest
number of spectators ANY cricket ground this
season considerable interest being manifested in the
result chiefly from the fact that several players from
tho Excelsior and Atlantic Baseball Clubs took paIt
in IL The play Of the English eleven. both in batting,
bowling snd fielding, was very erdtsbls In the
latter department Of the game they were fully equal 10
the American eleven, from whom quite display was
expected in this respect many attribute the loss Of the
match 10 their unusually poor fielding. Tee game was
much enjoyed by all. and he nns:st vas perfectly
sascesf,, one, aud very interesting contest. Next
week IKE match Of the season will take place, 1t being
the second annual contest between All Massachusetts"
and the New.York Club. The match will be played
at Hoboken on Tuesday and Wednesday next, Aug
"a and o. The score Of the contest yesterday was as
followsi
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-24
FRrpAr, Ausuiss es--p. N.

There was Only moderate amount OF transactions nj
doe Stock Board this morning, but a more cheerful
sng prevailed end toward the close Of the session
sna advance was established portion of the share
kst. The clearing up Of the fears which have pre-
vailed for few days past Ia regard TO the safety Of
Washington and the absence Of GnfsvOTsble items
from all quarters, Las tended 10 such Of the
street operators interested in the Tse and they
have recosenced Their attempt 10 put tie market mp
BY operating with cash stock. The impulse comes
from few naties but their lead is f0lloed by the
sman spectators, who operate for or | per cent
turni while the prominent members of the Board
endeavor 70 take advantage Of the movement TO put
pu. their long sellers options meeting, however, with
40 success No one appeared to want anything in the
Hst on sellers sixty day opons, even at large differ
eDce fOm the quotation regular. Central opened at
~ and fs back to7st. Tie books opened to-day, and
.saity in obtaining stock to make deliveries BAD
been anticipated. There was, however no scarcity
Of certificates, &nd all deliveries we're promptly nade'
Between the Boards the market was frmer but not
ectiye Central sOld up TO 74t, en- advance oil v
cent Rock Island which not plenty. sold at a. an
IMPROVEMENT of p cent and other sbarte had 40 up
ward tendency At the Second Board, witbontany ac-
tiyty tbe Share market very firm, sltheugh the
eosing bids did not sustain the highest poot touched
Gslena advanced l y cent, Toledo y cent, Illinois
Central 1 p cent, &C. In the State Bond
market there was less activity than re-
gently. The quotations generally were with
out important change. Missouris and TenDesees
old at yesterday prices. Louisiana 6s opened st 81
nd fell off to ST. North Carolnas sold at 81, having
pened at 60. Geordas were 6s. sale of Ohio 6s
ts6O, was made at 9Oi, and Of 1870 at 81 Michigan
Ss, 1879, sold at 79. In Government Securities prices
are about ss before quoted. The SKIES of 1881 sold st
for coupons and SIC for registered. Treasury NOtes
were in good demand st 97l, which is v cent i'm
prOvement. Bank Socks in rather better de msnd
TIE quotations. afei
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-24
DIRD.

Bates. a.y.I..s oas ss.s'y Az G "a. 4 s' re-: ::s
ysty' rs'" Of the A'' fA'm'H Bates formerly u 0's
BEsSETT-A, Fsr hamilton. on THURSDAY. Ass "a. Mss
co0oEsHALLoo Friday. Aug %. George cosssshsn IN tss
iss .s1sss 'isssI s Day saa1s, u osscs
residence IL Mosros g-es sroosya .isos, ra,sss r,s
cHyscHia III. sy Or Ts:5.ayI I SGS.ia. xus a. S.ssS
tf.Rton n.l,e q The cy of Dublin ireland sssd ~ ys's
pAwsos--In .ni. city. Taur.asy. Ass a. NJ" i's's's
n. ssd. d. ay .Dsefs ,s;.s . .:ss :sss
further inyitsllcu, from hef late rssjsness "s -
Thirsy-fourh street =, oa...
DOUGLASS On "Wednesday maiss hul l,ou y; vs,J ..sj
Cromwsn. son Of Beplsnin Doug .'''' wv
EARLrIu B,osllyr. on Wednesday Ans ai John n hN''
son Of the ls,e " VILLAIN Earle sgsd ~ yen~ ...,
,,IrcsSsos f,0 rtur.s, Aas a. Mrs Locy Huiehins'"'
WIDOW of tho Isrs David sseS % ysss 70
The relative. .na fIis". q the family ne -, ss ss veees
a% ssssa' asS 1' s ss.assss s osnd street ""''''
uosrTaILor rAsr.a.y Aas "a is Jsrs Esss.' .nsi
Ssashssr q Riahsod p x. aid Adelaide N''''-
rs s.Isss: sss;. ssss, @ 's.:s :: :iss
ss .S fs'sss is ss .asrsssa s oH q: ;ss 4 ~ Ess
I.:.', -; (. !: :ss. ...s ssss he s1' ;s%sa ]
S...1., sfssss :; Sss's .sS A.
swAN .s: ETY. 90 y ras'sss .ss S.s zss =. r. Hs.sss
iss st,nS S ians ~ late istssss ~ :, ~ss Sss
aass ssIss. on ssadsy s's's''s. 8 '- - -sF Z.
scaaETox s,sss,a ;ss:..sy; ;.s.s AsS "
;si .s.;: s:s :, 8; ~.
wEsTa wE:,.. y Ss;s.s'ss', S.. 2 h. p see
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-24
ENGLISH.
THE PROPOSED STREET OPENINGS.


r. a. ESn0v Of Th. ~ Y Tyiern<
Sir: 1 zee by the proceedings 9f the Bosri Of Al
dsrmep ou the 2st Of August inst. that Aid. Farley
offered resolution "that the Counsel 70 the Corpora
ton be and he is hereby authorized and directed 10 take
the necessary legal measures 70 open the following.
named streets:
srty,hrd street hom Hudson River 10 Eighth
hxty third street, nom tshth avenue 10 the ss kver
girty.fourth street. from Third Eaa River
SIt, -hnh street, from tifh the East River.
ssysnoh Seventy Seventy second Seventy ,hFd ad
Seventy fourth FROM Fifth t. the East kver
s~ves.yh street from Eighth syruos to hudson E.sr
Seventy and Seventy eighth s,eet om Eighth ave-
70 the Hudson River
Eishtieth street, frum Eighth avenue 10 Br'sdwsy.
Elsh.y'hrst street, from broadway to Hudson xiyeI
Eighty from second avenue to shs East hvw
kigh,y-second street. fs avenue 70 The East River
Eishtysecond street, from Secono svanue 70 tn avenue
Eishty-uhrd street from Avenue 70 the Es.t k.yef.
Eishty.fourtb street, from Avenue 70 tho East River
ElThy 9th street. from Ninth to the Hudsen River
teyenth street, from Eighth 10 the Hudson
River.
which resolution was adopted by the votes Of Aldermen
Smith. Chipp Russell, Frear, Boole, Allen Farley
ard Genet, Messrs Dayton and Froment voting asinsi
Il. will be perceived that none of the owne" OF
property on the above - streets or parts Of Streets
have petoned for the opening thereof, ana .ne P'1-
sumption is that the same is done without tnsf
cdao or consent and the effect Of such reso'su0n' y
apnroved By the Councimen and Mayor, w'a DO 'ss'
rbe Counsel TO the Corporation will sppy - ~.
ure,us Court for the appointment OF three Co
A., 10 oueu each street, part OF street, soove
rs,sd and those Commissioners, when "pI''"'"' W
New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-24

nos.
as -. o'e'k, sarvcyor, and appraiser. The Couph-
' .ss - aha clerk then meet every day Tor are pv
- v meet svery day), for the next twelve On
-. 80, 'no'''ns, unti an expense has been incurSs
'o'u' SIX OF eight thousand dolIars, each Ccmuis-
S0er rsceivng ionr dollars per day. aud the cerh the
same, and it often happens thai the sa,0.
era and clerk are acting on two o. tbrs. doc, rr,
missions ct the same time
At the end Of the twelve or eighteen roor.A. N.
Commissioners make up their report, and n. C,,,.s,
TO the Corporation presents II to the Cour Tor eo.a.
ton, when majority Of the owners OF properly an IN.
street object to IT, and the whole proceedings ana r..
port Is quashed and discontinued, and the City New
York bas 10 pay the whole expense Of the proceedings
and tho matter must be commenced over again when IA
becomes necessary TO open the street.
am acquainted with the owners OF property on q
number of the streets above described and know thaS
they do not want the opened at the present
time; and as they are q majority Of the owners On
such streets they have by law right have the pro-
ceedings for opening such street discontinued at the
time the Commissioners repor. is presented to the
Court In regard 10 come Of the above streets 70 not
two years since the Corporation applied to open them,
aud the owners objected apd the proceedings wero dis
continued and the Controller behalf Of the city,
had to pay all the costs and expenses
Now is it right for our Common Council without being
applied to by the to expense Of over
$1,000 when il is morally certain that majority Of
the owners the greater part Of the above streets
will oppose the opening thereof ct the present tine,
and the expense in such must be paid by the ey.
| hope the Controller Of the CITY will look into The
matter and try prevent any street being opened u
less petoned for by the owners some part OF
them.
Inregsrd to the Aldermen who adopted the above
resolution, think they were guilty of bighhanded
outrage the owners OF property the above Streets
Without any petition from them without oven re-
fering il to Committee TO inquire into the matter,
and report whether the same s necessary not, they
pass resolution, which, if not opposed will entail an
assessment on them of fifty or one hundred dollars .
lot for practical at the pressni me Such mon
not fit to be legislators, have any charge Of ow
City Government
hsv YoJk, Aug ~, 1851. MANHATrI'