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The Portland daily press., 1863-12-23
LEGAL & OFFICIAL.
osrIoE OF THE 4. A. Q. ~. Y. s. A. /

OFFICE OF THE A. A. @. NJ, u. s. A.
Portland Me-, Dec. u. 1868. !
DROP0SALS will be receive ed at this Office uptii
i IL O'Clock NJ. Wednesday, Dec. 23d, for Press
cd Hay, f,r the'use Of the Quarermasier's Depart.
respect be good merchantsble hay, subject TO rigid
inspection, and TO be delivered at the Governments
Store House on Custom House Wharf in such lots
and at such time may be designated by the Acting
Assistant Quartermaster. Each bid must be accom
panied by the names of two responsible persons res.
idents of Portland( 10 enter in bond securities
for the proper performance of the contract the Act
ing Assistant Quartermaster reserving the right to
reject any all bids not deemed advantageous 10
the Government.
Endorse Proposals, Proposals for Hay. Box 1922,
Portland Post Office"
The bids will be opened at the time specified, at
nv Office No. Ill Federal street. Bidders are In.
vited 10 be present.
HENRY INMAN,
ist Lieut.. 18th U. s. Infantry, A. A Q. ".
decl6 dtd
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MISCELLANEOUS.
MORE TESTIMONIALS!
.
N II s.. M ANCHE S TER

kconstantly receiving unsolicited testimonials OF
the astonishing cures performed By her. Among
many recently received the following, which are
commended to the notice Of the afflicted Mrs. Man
chester may be consulted at
No. IL Clapp's Block, loom No. 9.
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Portland Office, 81 Exchange st,
w. d. LITTLE. Agent.
nova coda u6w23
Card.

TUE subscriber takes this method 10 return his
= sincere thenks 70 his numerous customers
House for long series Of years, and hereby gives
notice that he viii positively close bis house tor the
entertainment Of travellers from this date.
JOHN SAWYER, Proprietor.
Raymond, Dec ist, 1893 dim
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Mason & Hamlin'S
CA B IN EFT OR g ANS.

TUE subscriber being impressed with the great
= excellence of these Instruments and their adap.
fstion either for small churches vesfrys parors
Offers them Tor sale to the citizens OF Portland and
vicinity.
The manufacturers have the scrftfea testimony of
over hundred OF the best Organists and Musicians
both foreign and native to the effect that they are
superior to any Instruments of the kind that they
have ever seen. Among the testi aonsas Of such as
Ihabera; Morgan and zundsl, Is the following from
Gottschalk:
"MsesRs MASON q HAxLrN.-I congratulate
you on the introduction Of new Musical Instru-
mens, long wanted, and sure to and its way into
every household Of taste and refinement tina. can
possibly afford its moderate expense. Yonr Cabinet
Organ is truly charming instrument, worthy OF
the high praise II has received and far superior 70
everything of its class have seen. take pleasure
In commencing It most heartily a. everywhere wor-
thy place beside the Piano Forte to which II is
fine complement. from its capacity for rendering
much delightful music sacred, secular, classic and
popular, 70 which the Piano 10 not adapted"
GOrTSCHALK
New York ed Sept, 1863
These Instruments may be found a. the Music
Rooms Of the subscriber, where they will be sold al
the manufacturer prices.
HI. 3. EDWARDS.
dec6 dtf
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THE CROss.pEAnrn.

BY Rev. Dr. kiRk. Square lsa.o. pp. - =.
The North American Review proneunees tnl,...
work. In It's nerhsricsl exeeutjon susprisiS.is
.as.eiai ana aittaefive; In iss weolth az GSsss
thorght and sentiment OF unworthy 10 - 4 Hs-
psn.oa Toiune ofthe Gospel, whence iss sspirssjen
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HOLIDAY GIFTS
Beautiful New Bssks ssr Presesa.
sNOW.rLAKEs.

- SNOW.rLAKE0. s
A CHAPTER FROM TIE BOOK or xA1rIk
Square limo. pp. iss. clssh GIN. W0.
This Is one o. the most uniqss eils books q SAs
season. ei ganily printed and bo1pd e~nasisfs :
over pv varieses Of the crystals ffcE ~ 15c16S.
dsagsa nage 'so irsns.eions q ths Re, = se1lfpi
NAVIGATOR. and other dissn zsishs1 EnelicS =
's ,ns WITH choice selections, prose snd verss. d.
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The Great American Company.
TWENTIETH ANNUAL STATEMENT
--oF THR-
Mutual Life Insurance Co.
OF NEW YORK,
nor. LIST. 1858, to the Secretary Of State.

Nor lst, 1858, to the Secretary Of State.
Accumulated Fund d,.,, "a ass eco M
isvEsTrD AS FOLLOWS, VIZ:
Cash on hand and In bank, SASS os1 or
United Sta es stocks. 4 6-o $50 ss
Bonds aud III orr cages OF real estate lTk pa ss
Renl estate owne by company cos. a3358 10
Balances due from age T., H2s0 "a
Interest accrued, moi due, III I-a N,
sne aha UNPAID, lS,0ie %
Defevred, quarterly and sefni-annual
premiums, i75ooo %
Efemiums que ana unpaid and IN transit, rs COZ 81
Total assets Nov. I, 1853, sssa5. .2so on
Premium Notes, None.
Liabilities, More
r.S. WINSTON, President.
J. ABBOTT, Secretary.
Stsie n Neg fork. itg and coanty qr " Tork .ss
sworn and subscribed 10 before me-
RICHARD A. AcCURDi, Notary Pa1i;c
Portland Office -. 81 Exchange Street.
w. ID. LITTLE, Agent.
All persons contemplating Life Insurance, should
look into the system and advantages of this great
Benevolent Institrticn, before insaring elsewhere.
nos2s eod&wsw
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Splendid Pleasure Resort /!
THE WHITE HOUSE,
FORMERLY WILSON Housg.l
J.f. MILLER, PROPRIETOR.

4 This popular Hotel has recently been pur-
Exschascd by Mr.. Miller lot theAlbionl and has
been thoroughly reftied, renovated and re-
H. paircd, and numerous excellent alterations
Ea made. II is located on the Saccarappa road.
about tour miles from Portland, aording beautiful
drive over good road. and just about far enough
for pleasure.
1t has fno large Dancing Hall and good Bowling
ALLEYS. In close proximity to the house is warm
There is aso well sheltered Shed, los feet long for
hitchng horses
The choicest Snppers will be got mp for sleighiDg
and dancing parfies who will ind 7. greatly to their
pleasure and advantage to resort to the hitc House
No effort viii be spared for the entertainment OF
guests. decI9-dtf
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MEMOIR OF DANIEL sARYonn.
A disii, guished President Of on AZ -, ~ -
iand Colleges declares this rms s1sf xsSess ~
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Montreal Ocean Steamship Go.
CARRYING THE CANADIAN US MAILS.
Passengers Booked TO Londonderry,
Glasgow and Liverpool.
return TICKETS GRANTED aTREDrcgp
RATES.

Re. The stoanship.NovA SCOTIA, Capt.
sS6 GHAHAH, will sail from Ills noorf
1rEB for Liverpool. on SATURDAY. Dee
:. 26th. Immediately after the arrival Of
the Tram OF the previous day from Montreal
Passage to Londonderry, Glasgow and Liverpool
Cabin according to accommodation 500 TO Ss0;
Steerage, go. Payable in gold or it's equivalent
For Frei sht or Passage applyto
II. 4 A. ALLAN,
No.. Grand Trunk Railroad Passenger Depot
70 Be succeeded BY the steamship JURA, on the
% Of January. decl6
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touching and beagtifhl sbessh or IL rs,i,.o..
70. 80 cents. - $50 sss.ss ~
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RFPOslNG IN JESUS.
q he M tue seeret Of rrses ssA strength. ~ ~.
IT, W. NrlSr. kngiand l6no o esns
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AMERICAN TRACT soClRTY.
Tract House, Ne. - CevnAanI. uesoos.
E8-For sale By
n. PACxAunA
Nos Exchssge street., Psssjsns.
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Folly Grey Jewels; Walter and the Yrizs. n.
~ Mins; Ihe cfreus; Kenny carisfs U36Es1: !:
sarsents ienpeIance Isles; - BaDtan G1osjrS-.
and many Others, admirably adspssd ~
sabbath Schoon Lahrnvse.-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-09
To THE PATRONS OF THE WING.

For twelve months past advance payment om al Sab
ISe been strictly enforced according to announcement Of
previous date Tts enforcement Of Ike terms with the old
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remembering that all business transactions for months past
have been strictly cash have hesated the
Of such 10 We ind ourselves with
large and rapidly Increasing indebtedness hon this With
usual facilities for collecting moneys due and adopt
matter o. sefpreseryaOn, the following terms OF subscription
for the future:
No will be entered without PSymsntn advance every
Will be certainly OF bOOk eIplrAOno the
time paid for.
The papers going persons who have paid for the
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pAon Of the tine paid unless renewed by advance payment
The papers persons who past
erpu0a aud continue be until day April
next viii be discontinued that day, and subscriber OF I
class will be taken subscriber until all paid
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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-09
The Polish BRIGADE

General TOchman has laid before Congress a memo
rial detailing the circumstances connected with the
raising the Polish Brigade, and its dissolution and the
wrongs he has sustained by the action of the authOr
ties, and ASKING redress at the hands of Congress.
Accompanying the memorial are various letters, re-
llrng to the sffsr-some of which exhibit more temper
than wisdom. ~
Tue gst Of the matter is, that Gen. Tochman claims
that he duly authorized BY the Secretary Of War;
to raise two regiments brigade, of which he was
TO have the command that after spending much time
and money he did raise the brgadebut the President
refused to acknowledge the act of the Secretary of War;
and to make him Brgadier but only rendered him the
commission of Colonel (which General T. declined to
accept The correspondence relates to the misunder-
standing between the President, General t. and the
Secretary of War. -t--.-s eisr,rl f-.i - 4 %
Tue memorial asks for a reimbursement Of the eI.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-09
Foreign Consuls,

The question of calling Commissioners from
Europe aud Diminishing all Foreign COnsuls from our
territory is again becoming topic Of discussion in
Congress aud tile press,
As matter Of right, and selfrespect there be no
doubt of tue line of duty unless overruled by couside
ratous of selfinterest Our Commissioners unavowed
and unrecognzed, avail nothing in their official
capacity but their presence may, nevertheless be Of
high importance to US abroad. Our Government ncces
sary has many affairs Of business to transact and men OF
intelligence and prObity essential for their dispatch
We do not understand that their continuing abroad
necessarily implies their dancing attendance in ante.
chambers and baely begging admittance To the pres
euce OF Ministers. IT. in the beginning, they simply
announced that the States of Virginia. North Carolina
Nc, which recognized sovereign and ndepen.
dent communities by England and France in 1888, had
changed their Agent for managing their Foreign affairs
that the United States" was no longer that agent
hut the Confederate States" they might, without Sc
rous loss of secrespee await the action Of those Gov
ernments on the information communicated. If their
presence abroad l. longer useful 10 Govern
neu their recall should be made at once; but that is
question that eau be best determined by the Executive
The Foreign COnsuls among not commissioned
10 u, but 10 tue Lincoln uONerhmehl' luat lOucueS
our pridebut results inevitably from the fact Of
Government not being recognized. Ii isSbmpetent to
u TO dismiss these officers and their Governments have
no redress but upon Lincoln. We suppose considera
tons of convenience or interest may have influenced
our Executive in orbearng to act and the same consde
atons may continue to operate The Foreign COnsuls
in the Southern States understood to be friendly to
our cause and they may have been the indirectly
Of furthering the views Of our Government OF this
however We know nothing. We only presume that the
slight implied in our nonrecognition is in some way
Other compensated by some equivalent But this is
matter that must be left 10 the discretion Gad response
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-09

We call attention of the members Of Congress to the
mperfection of our Law pryateeripg Experience OF
the past two years of struggle with the North has
shown siuefsciency Not one prvateer has beenequp-
ped either by the friends Of our or BY those whom
lncre might nddSe 20 undertake the enterprise. The
Alabama aud Florida pryateers in the true mean
ing of this term They are Governments vessels,
The London Index some weeks since, pointed out the
reasons why we have no privaeers and it assures us
that should the amendments proposed in the resolu
tions introduced by the Hon. E. NJ. Bruce, at the
last session of Congress become Law, the deep would
soon swarm with privateers. We understand that al
the last session of Congress Bill incorporating Mr.
Bruces proposed amendments passed both Houses. II
failed to become lawby the President not returning
it before the adjournment of COngress-supposed to be
the result of oversight in the hurry and press of bust
ness. t
We have thus far pretty much abandoned the ocean
to the enemy and unless We change measures We
shall surrender it to them for good and all The dsmay
aud damage which two three vessels have wrought
among them, should admonish us to neglect no
in our power for increasing this branch Of warfare.
dozen prvateers would nAct most serious injury upon
their commerce, and drive them from the sea.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-09
The Negro Bill At Washington

The passage Of the BILL which IS reported by late
Northern papers attended by debate character
stic Of the Yankee Congress Lovejoy performed the
part of ring master to the Kentucky tories and led them
around for the amusement of the crowd. Old Wick
life was subjected to torture to the very great satsfac
ton of all behoders Poor Old Crittenden too, weigh!
ed down he was by mulecOntract was made to take
part in the degrading performance. The venerable re-
creants protested, with much vshemence as they
we're capable Of against the Scheme Of their abolition
associates; but they compelled to eat dirt Dunn
of Indiana seemed to feel compassion for hem and in
tmsted dsapprobation of that provision OF the
bill which authorized the appointment of negro officers
to command white men. When this fact, that such
power was contained in the BILL was brought to notice,
it made other Northern men a little sensitive. But all
considerations of pride or self respect had to give way
to the stern necessities of the Stevens, of Penn
sylvania told them that their alternative. Near
" 100000 Of their present army would be mustered out
OF service in May next and 10000 new white men could
not be enlisted The democratic party Of the North
was connecting grand conspiracy against the Govern
ment and that the only hope for safety in negro
battslions.
If We have correct report Of Stevens speech, is
tantamouut confession of failure in the Yankee pro-
gramme Indeed the bill itself ia such confession.
Il admits that the twenty millions Of 6re-eating Yankees
cannot conquer the five millions of naked and half
starved Rebels. That Yankee numbers must be aided
by negro valor. This army, too Of 10000 negroes,
conceded to be absolutely essential to Yankee success
where ia it to come from' The negroes have first to be
caught before they be enlisted aud disciplined That
will involve successful invasion Of the SOuth-which
the past heroism of the Yankees does warrant to
expect in the future.
We think this Of the favorable ndications
we have had from the North 1t argues desperation Oh
the part of the ruling faction, and that madness which
goes before destruction Anybody who knows anything
of the negro character knows how totally unified they
are for war. They may be as brave the Yankees.
aud dare ~ they are-Out they are long ways
from being heroes and to serving the OF cotton
bales rampars, they will prove very sorry materials
The policy of the measure too, at such time, when
the North divided aud the border States disaeced,
could only be dictated by the frenzy of despair Gar
ret Davis old Crittendeu, Wickliae, and others like
them may be degraded by brides and association
with Yankees in Washington as to submit 20 any hu-
n;liaton but there arc other white men in Kentucky
aud even farther North, whe would endure the
disgrace Of being commanded by African officers. The
will give tue coup dc grace to Abolition rule.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-09
The Meas has some additional particulars, furs!S~
BY its reporter, portion Of which We append:

The Meas has some additional particulars, iurs!ssS
By its reporter, portion Of which We append:
zffcf s5s snf D Haj5f 6sfFs ihs
post devoved upon George W. Anderson, Jr., who
assis,ed bcol Robert II. Anderson, commander Of te
reserve irfntry corps Both these gent, men evinced
treat ability and during the continuance Of the bonn
bardnient fought the fort well. --
The fort vas but slightly injured A portion Of the
parapet in front of the lQinch Columbia destro-
ed; the gunners never fnched, but fought their gun
with spirit even when thus exposed to the enemys
tnued Gre trunnon of one Of the S2-pounders vas
destroyed BY SHE'LL which disabled the gun. Tlrs
the only injury our guns received which fred with
great precision the shot and shell falling fast and thick
upon the iron-clad The other gunboats we're out e
range consequently the ron-cad received all the aeu-
ton Of the batteries.
A large number Of hands Immediately put 10
work repair the damage done 10 the battery and ~
night they completed and again in lighting orir,
well supplied with powder and shot. --sv
The Federal feet consisted Of one ron-cad, NOR
tar boat, and three gnbosts. The iron clad ~
within eight hundred yards of the fort and anchored
During the action she was frequently strucby the shot
from our batteries. Several balls passed
smoke stack and at one time shot struck her tuIS
at the same time, when she ceased firing and retired
evidently injured. ,- .s-.
The four other Federal boats did not come heard
than mile and half to two miles Of the batteries-
But they within range, and threw shot and she
With great accuracy.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-09
as ID. ss. per cent, bonds Advance ia price to IL or


4s-yvrSssss wo6sa cshfueucs ~
yesng in seven per cent bonds at par the investment
being stot,sqdGt to eight pei cent bonds at Is per
cent premium and they would perceive, too, that the
seven per cent. currency would s6ou In rs tnn' be
driven out Of circulation, and command premium.
1t WILDE readily perceived that the successful opera
ton of this plan for hF reduction Of the volume Of cur
renew and consequently the reduction of prizes, de-
ponds upon the existence OF good and increasing de-
mand for the bOuds, Such demand We certainly have
at present There is perfect rush for eight per cent
bonds as any one VIII be informed by inquiring at the
Registers Office, where the bonds are issued And why
should there not be such demandS There can be no
better investment than the bonds of the Confederate
States The very fact that they have been purchased
and are being daily purchased by all classes OF our Peo
Pile is in ITSELF great security; for no man will vote
for repudiatng the payment of what he holds himself
Aud if the people are determined to pay, they can pay
for the Indebtedness of the Government let 1t be ever
so vast, will be mostly held by own people. Aud
again. in what county under the sun is the reward OF
labor greater than it will be in the Confederate States
Let the people then be taxed to support the Govern
ment They are able and wiling to pay, for this war
has taught them how appreciate good and Perma'
ment Government and til" anxious TO contribute
literally to the support - Confederate States "oV'
eminent, which promises to them the peaceful
endowment Of all their rights. CITIZEN.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-09
,Drs sHiIL ~ PsEsERS
To THE PuhLIC.

The h,ir tho
the burning 81 the 0d Theatre aud a token Of ,eir dr,r
and Intention OF doing all that lies In their power they beg ear
Thsarr that cannot be equAed for elegance f
comfort In the coneieracy. II Is necessary speak
great difficulties encountered in securing and Obtaining
and articles necessary Tor Us decorations ke The hAnAgsmen
also beg leave 70 express their ihatks thus publicly to Mess
Hall Rgnau for their uniirlng fidelity and e,eronI Ovey
The Company will consist Of all those favorie and .rtse-
dies and Gentlunen performing at the Varieties toghec
with such addition the material In tie South will arnll
Native ,.snt viii sEaSs receive every froM
from such material A. they feel South furnish Tia
mond the generous and forbeAncs sy have
hitherto extended them and With renewed energies they promss
It derre the Management establish Drama -
s the h 11s sSG o. Is ssy win no s
stock Company The Management win look only 10 the pnbs
and selG.h critics add pua They invite @
criticism they aO Invite consideration under what DISADVANTAGES
they are lsboriug under.
That surgeons wait 90 trials In a court,
FOR Innocence condemned they've 10 respect,
Provided hey'ye body to dsseeL"
tn. Management have he pleasure Of Announcing severn, %
poans addi'ions The Company The Drt1ss cOHpsDy
Mss ELl AVE WEkS %,y s; u.PPs''.Ho.>
M II ssS gsSsi hF9 Ta4l6a
Ms: JESSir pAsrrssros.
Ms: JACKSON and Lrwrs.
49, TWELVE YOUNG LADIrs OF THE BALLET.
E VARY, slar. Director, (6r,t appearance hsrsD
Z. h. MORTON,
J. HARRISON
o. SMITH.
X. J. BUCKLEY,
W. DURASO,
GEO GRAHAM, tarsi sppsaIsnceJ -
GEoRGE MERTON,
-; whREEs, tdrst .ppe.raneea
p. JACKSON,
r D'oRsEy0GDEN,
MISS NARY PhSTISGfoy W THE CHORUS AND BALLET
The Beautiful and accomplished Danseuse.
The Talented Vocalist
description Of building would be useless.
The Ne. Curtain scenery RescO Painting Papers Upho
Ing, Furnishing &c te, will speak for themselves.
Professor LEHMAN Musical Director h, secured MssoIacen,
Orchestra for the occasion.
ON MONDAY EVENING. February slh 1858,
The Bell Polka, eOmpcsea by Professor LSbmA and Dedicated
Propreress Of the Thsstre.
which WALTER KEEBLE viii deliver the Tire. Hun.
Harry rhnrOd, Of Charleston, sOd Carolina.
To be iOIossd by Grand r.eI.sux and chor. by
THE ENTIRE COMPANY.
Also Beautiful and Artistic
DANCE, by MISS MARY PARrINGTON-
Grand Medley from the popular Ae arrars.
ed, aud dedicated by y. l9bmGn 70 r. DO. Ogden,
The Performance. Vi. conclude With sA.ip..rss rs., COMEDY,
In I'VE acts, entitled -
... .."' As YOU LIKE IT. -F-.'''
The Enilre Company appearing In the east
The Box Once VIII be open THURSDAY MoRs ING Febru.
hth 1858, 10 O'Clock, A. NJ until o'clock r.
SEATS may be secured for I've days. 49, :, =
Doors open oock Performance will eonu.pc, Al
quarter to eight prses.ly
No will be admitted 10 the Dress c,Is aaeeonpsed BY
lady.
fe4-
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-09
The Extortion Bill.

The House of Delegates, Saturday, pretty effectuay
knocked the breath of the body of ibis uisChievOus
monster AfeFa week discussion athe sections were
stricken out except the first words "Be it enacted"
and the whole subject sent back to the committee We
suppose that will be the end of it.
We publish this morning the substance of Mr. Robert
sons remarks in exposition OF the vicious principles Of
the measure.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-02-09

The Management drous Of having the Nesst order art
desorum observed throughout the bang and have
vice Of the MsYorOf the city, adopte ths following
ls. Drunkenness the sale OF Intoxicating liquors. %
psrskhg r,freshuens Of any kind the
q audience, strictly forbidden.
81 smoking, placing FEET upon the benches backs
benches swearing and all unnecessary noise, will b"
Persons guilty Of such conduct will be- elected from the bua
and PLACED In the Matchhouse for their bss
yiour before the Mayor Of the city.
The their patrons and the pablo
rules will be adhered 10, but hope violation q them
occur, certainly will tLe enforcement II Is ihsc
alton that