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FOR SALE.

EeR sALE-GoAL LANDs-A VALUABLE TRACT
of Coal land containing 800 adjoining the tract
the Upper Ouachta Coal and Mining Company situated
Union county, Arkansas For the value Of these lands
the advertisement of the shove named Company in the Ores
cent Times ........
These lands purchased at bargain For further
ticulars apply to ..- GlLLIS FERGUSON,
As Carondeet street.
EOR SALE-FARM IN CADDO PARISH, La
Containing 800 arabic land of which 100
cleared and fenced in good cotton condition
third year in cultivation.
There the place good wo-stoy House, with all the
outbudng excellent water good orchard, 1000
pounds Of pork 800 bushels of 200 bushels cotton seed
choice cattle Is stock hogs household and kitchen furniture
etc, etc --..
This farm is six miles distant Moorngsport, twelve
miles Shreveport and Marshall Railroad, twenty five
Shreveport in the neghborho0d Of j. B. Sims,
ESQ, Widow L. Curry and DR.. keywood
For terms aud further particulars apply to i, u,.
W. Witty CO, Commission Merchants
corner Peters and Crossman sts,
opposite the Custem House,
New Orleans.
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WANTED.

-
WANTRD--A YOUNG MAN AS SALESMAN IN A
w Jewey Store-one who has had experience in the
business preferred Apply asE A Tylers lis Canal
WANTED-1N A PRIVATE FAMILY-A WOMAN
w TO cook, wash and iron Apply between and O'Clock
NJ at 2i8 Felicity street. Good wages will be paid
potent person.
MANUFACTURERS FIVE YOUNG MEN, THO
w roughly acquainted ithte sale of dry goods at whole
sale and RETAIL will find empty men and liberal salary at
store None need apply ii mo- well recommended O. A. Bar
riere d Bro.
WANTED-A GENTLEMAN NOW LIVING IN
w Baltimore before the resident of this city desires
to return here with his family provided he obtain employ
ment He thorough accountant and business man, and
give in this city the hgAst recommendations Address
NJ s. care of the proprietor Of the Crescent.
JNANTED-A GOOD PLAIN COOK FOR ME-
dunn sized family Apply in writing with references to
j. B. G., at this office.
WANTED-A PORTER IN a HARDWARE STORE.
Nv Address, with references, N O. p, Crescent Office
WANTED-A SITUATION IN THE COUNTRY BY
w disabled Man and his Wife, with child. The man
would take charge of staoLary engine,
family cook wash and iron for small Best reference
furnished. Terms reasonable Address J. g., Crescent
Office t -
WANTED-AGENTs WITH SMALL CAPITAL TO
the States OF Alabama, Texas Mississippi and Louisiana, at
No St Charles street great opportunity for industrious
box 1856 New Orleans.
NTANTED-A LADY THE WIDOW OF SUR
w geon the Confederat, States Army is DESTROYS of
situation Matron Nurse Housekeep for either Of which
short notice Address Mrs B., Crescent Office when ap-
plicans will be waited upon by authorized to act
WANTED-A PURCHASER FOR A SET OF AU-
w dibons Works. best edition, valued at $1,000 Address
| "Audbon,h at the Crescent office
| MANITOBA COMFORT ABLE TWO STORY HOUSE
Gasa street viii esh or ten rooms Any one hay
| address Box 459 Postofice ..
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4 BUREAU DE L,ExEcyErs ErAr pM.LA r,ouIs5 5.s.E

4sg BUREAU L'ExEcurIF, ErAT DMALA LOUISIANA
Nouvele- Orleans lie o favrier 1860 4 2
TTENDU qMe Jules I.eaunaSut s'est ad-a
"A rcsse auourdhnia moi attn dc faire arnuler les
tiounenients suivants- 54ss - 4stats}A
I'm cantionnenent date do 10 1858, do la
$4,000 signe par Jules beaumont principal, Hen
beaumont CONNIE canton.
cauonnefnent II Juliet lSCl de
somrne, signe par les memes personnes. s3#ept
Ces cautonnenents ete urn 10 dit Jules Leau
pour Ia fdele execution de deyors
4t4at.t&4
Avis consequence donnie toutes les nt
resees dayor aife conare ecri au bureau cu score
dEtat les 80 ous suvront Ia drnere pubca
proclamation les raisons qee5 les
cautonr ements seraient eanceas ct aEnillas
Dome signature lie de fEta syiemo
Jour de yer 1855 ct la 9oeme de independents de
Etats Unis. i#5 S47f sF M 5s 49, .s5 Il
| MI J. MADISON WELLS
1 Par lie gouvernelr. $40 @s5=& tsa ssr -5sg
| n j. H. HARDY, Secretaire d'Etat.
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- Office of the New Orleans jackson and
Great Northern Railroad Company, New Orleans, March g.
1S66-On and after MONDAY, 18th inst passenger train
will leave New Orleans daily and arrive at Canton
at 9 p. III day, per present schedule
On and after TUESDAY 18th inst, passenger train will
leave Canton daily and arrive in New Orleans at
P. N. day, per present schedule .. ...
Close connections made daily with Mississippi Central Road
at Canton Mississippi Tennessee Road at Grenada and
Memphis and Charleston Road at Grand junction.
G. T. BEAUREGARD,
General Superintendent and Chief Engineer
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foHNAiuhf. ..-.....'.....S
BIZ MONTGOMERY 81 BRO, Ea
e. R. u. MONTGOMERY. Anctioneer.
TUESDAY. March IS, at IL o'clock a. M.
L at their Auction Mart 81 Cimp street, will DE sold
A general assortment Of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, such
Rosewood Mahogany, and Walnut Bedsteads Bureaus
Spring Seat Ghar Easy Chairs Marble Top Center Tables
Carpets French Plate Mirrors Mattresses Engravngs
Paintings Cooking Stoves and Utensils being the
u several well furnished houses I' sFr 4N GEE
r..
A large invoice Of Cottage Beds Cane and Wood Sea-,
Chairs, etc. 4zIT @Ee Fri -I s+
RS- TERMs-Cash
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@ 5W3s STATE OF LOUISIANA, ELEs5TrvE DaaARTNzSr,
New Oriaans, Feb. g, 1866. )
WHEREAS, applications hsss been ptzxffe to
me sy Jules Leaum9ns 9T the eanseing Ct his oieia
l. bond dated Nay 49, SsS for tbs Of Sis sign ed
by Jules Leaumont principal Henry Leaurlont
curty 3 dated JAY H. 1850 for the of $40 0o0
signed by the above the condition of said
bonds being for the faithful performance by said jules Lea
mont OF his duties as anctioReer aforesaid+ ts7
Notice hereby to all interested in the above
described bonds show writing the office Of tbs
Secretary of State within ninety days last publication
Of this advertisement why the said bonds should not be
celed and annuied. y#t1
Given under hand and seal of the State this 9Th day
February D. 1866 of thes Independence Of the lite
States nnetieth. y
j. MADISON WELLS.
By the Covert ...4
J. II. HARDY, Secretary OF State. aHa& H532 F9ts
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pRoposALs .......,..............PRoPosALs

Proposals will be received the see Of Messr Nlcoi
SON 4 CO.. corner Magazine and Robin streets, until 40
of the 18th inst for the Laying and Repang q the haw
Track on St Charles, Carondele and Baronne streets
Specifications can be at same office,
wM Il. MCCLELLAN, Manager.
New Orleans March I, 1906.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

D. Piekwiek Club Rooms, March 13.
ySs5-An Adjourned Meeting Of this Club will be held THIS
EVENING, at TX O'Clock.
8 THOMAS II. HIGINBOTHAM Secretary.
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THE CLOTHES WASHER
AND WRINGER.
The best and most invention of the kind saving
household labor ever invented.
Has and recommendations for saving time labor
and the and fabrics washed than other
machine All the other machines either rub the clothes and
wear them speedily satisfactorily perform their
work. With the HYDRA ULtC CLOTHES WASHER this is
the There isl rubbing of the clothes and
uuently and The washing is most completely
thoroughly performed by the action of the water alone
Send for circular giving full explanation call and examine
them the General Southern Agency.
Good inducements offered to agents elsewhere.
S. NJ. BARTON & CO IS,
No. II Tchoupitoulas street.
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CUNDREES FOR SALE.
1000 bbs Extra and Superfne FLOUR.
200 :. CORN MEAL
30 Choice White BEANS.
% :. :. DriedAPPLES.
.'
80 bbls. Old Bourbon WHISKY
100 :. WHISKY
300 bbis. Mess PORK
LOO =. Prime Mess PORK.
10 casks Clear SIDES, Roes)
10 tcs Sugar Cured HAMS, Qsoe's)
300 rolls India BAGGING.
200 coils Machine ROPE.
50 bales GUNNY BAGS.
5000 BURLAPS, a bushels.l
5000 GUNNY RAGS, Second hand)
20 cases CHAMPAGNE CIDER.
Is chests TEAS, assorted)
10 pigs LEAD. ETHELL 4 THOMAS,
los Poydras street
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AN Architects and Builders, AM

oyees of mechanics requested to attend preliminary
Mt the Ball Room Of Masonic Hail. of Per
lido and st Charles Streets TUESDAY, the 18th inst at
Il o'clock NJ to take consideration the eight hour
ent of mechanics and they invite owners interested to
Attend
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-Lourneymcn Palnters' Fl

H-Journeymen Painters Protective Assoc
f.tion-At meeting held last night by the Journeymen
Painters Protective Association it resolved to notify our
Employers that working hoursr FROM THIS DATE sha
ID from till IL, and Fl ON P. NJ, till 8 p NJ .n
By order OF the President:
CUAs MATHEWS, Secretary.
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AvIa.-CoNFORMEMENT A UNE RESOLUTION
adoptee ju de police de ee:ts pasosss 10 ~ decem
bre dernier- :. ...s
Avis prssentes donn6 detenteus ae man
dats de parose de presenter ceuxc an seussisne on an
Lemee ayant lie Ter ayr proclaim atm de Eecssor en-
des bons coupons.
P. NJ. BAGKEN, President du 1uri 90 roHee
Natchitoehes. In lie 10 ianvier lsid
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FOR RENT.
LOST--STOLEN.

NIFTY DOLLARS EsEWARD-FIFTYD DOL
T. lars reward will be paid for any information which may
lead the identification and of the body of JOSEPH
OEMROD drowning after the explosion of the W. T.
Carter He was years old spare built about 10
inches high dark hair and whsker latter not very thick or
heavy blue eyes and fair complexion and employed on the
boat as second clerk. Address JOHN AlNsLlE,
Memphis, Tennessee
or A. Fl. ISAACSON,
Care Isaacson Seixas Co.. &C Common St. New Orleans La
n-T The Baton Rouge Advocate and Nachez Courier will
nlease publish times and send bill to this Office
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL e., -5u
eI1.sOO HAVANA CIGARS, LATE IMPORTATION,
COMPOSED Of the popular brands and Sizes such
Regaa del Rey La Corona Londres Partagas Cindrados
and Londres Figaro, Londres Upmaun, Londre Cabaga
Breyar and Londes Intimdad, Madras Regaas, Walter
Scott Merdiana, Sultan Rca and Rtla Carolina, etc
Also very large stock of HAVANA CIGARETTES of the
brands of Hondradez Figaro Cabana Meridana Comerco
Siesta etc. etc. and 500 pounds Of HAVANA SMOKING
TOBACCO, first quality. ..... .
For sale at moderate prices by
I.. FERNANDEZ VILLA, IN
corner Customhouse and Royal streets.
TRANE, BREED 81 co.,
Manufacturers OF Metallic
BURIAL CASES AND CAsKETs WOOD COFFINs
AND HEARSES
Office and Mandatory, Eighth street, Cincinnati Ohio
G. L. CRANE, Agent,
Magazine street, New Orleans.
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e. Cotton Factory Exchange-The Pr0po-
sition to the COMMERCIAL READING ROOMS to
- eligible aud commodsus building Carondeet street. for
ihe purpose OF establishing COTTON FACTORS Elk
CHANGE has been favorably received by large and re-
pectabe number of subscribers Notice will be given at the
proper me foa Convention Of Cotton Factors and Brokers
having for their object the organization OF BOARD of
TRADE in connection Herewith.
n EDWIN E. OVERALL.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-05
From the West indies.

New YORK, March 5.-The steamer Crusader
from jamaica Port au Prince, and Turks island
has arrived. r,4
The Jamaica papers of February 10 have been
received. A deputatlon of prominent men had
waited on General O'Connor, and expressed
thanks for his energetic measures in aid of the
Governor in suppressing the late insurrection
Admiral Hope would remain on the Jamaica
station as long as the Royal commission of in
vestigation should sit.
revolt occurred at Lucca February Z, on
the part of some soldiers, one of whom had
severely fogged female in the Streets and was
rescued from custody by his companions. The
soldiers were finally overp0wered by the police
and citizens, and imprisoned to await their trial
Turks Island papers of the oath ult. state that
salt was in limited demand, nominally at cents
A good supply on hand.
The steamer IdIiSnlan from New York, has
arrived leaky, having struck the sunken shoal
and fractured one of her plates. She had been
repaired and was perfectly seaworthy.
Late Demarara papers report the arrival of the
British North American Commissioners, who
were kindly welcomed and entertained before
they left for Trinidad.
The cholera had disappeared from Guada.
loupe, and not broken out in any of the adjacent
islands.
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THE FENIANs.
Monster Meeting at New York.
Archbishop McCloskey De-
nounces the Order.

NEW YosK March 6.-The monster mass meet
ing at Jones' Wood yesterday, was great sue
cess. Quiet and order prevailed and enthusiasm
marked the whole proceedings There were not
less than 10000 people on the grounds. The
gathering was unanimous in favor Of meeting
England's system of repressve measures by a
hostile demonstration, and a large sum of money
was contributed as the sluews Of war for that
purpose.
Archbishop MoClo5key, in an exhertation pre-
liminary to his regular discourse in st. Patrick's
Cathedral yesterday, denounced Fenianism and
called upon all Catholics to withdraw from it,
He was particularly severe on the jones' Wood
demonstration.
The circular of the Archbishop in opposition
to the Fenian movement was read to the con-
gregations of all the Catholic churches by the
pastors, some OF whom accompanied the read
ing by remarks Of approval, While it was
being read in 81. Bridget's Church, man in the
assemblage rose, and vehemently protested
against it, Several persons were called upon
by the officiating clergyman to put the dis
turber out, but they declined to do so.
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NEW YORK. March 5.-The steamer Costa Rica
arrived at late hour last night, with 81, 100000
in treasure, from Aspinwall.
Ecuador had joined Chill and Peru against
Spain.
The Peruvian steam-frigate Anadzona, with
forty guns, and the iron-cla1 Leo were totally
lost by accidentally running ashore.
The American steamer Uncle Sam was seized
at Panama, on suspicion OF loading stores for the
Spanlards
There has been but little change in affairs in
Chilli. All of the Spanish feet remained at Val
paraiso, except the Viud de Madrid and Banco
screw-irigates
The vessels are after the allied squadron
They looked INTO the Bay of Talacahuauo, and
were last seen off Juan Fernandez. 1t was
thought the Spaniards may establish depot for
coal and provisions at the latter point.
Commodore Nunez, commander of the Spanish
squadron, had declared all Chilian coal, no mat
ter where found, to be consi Tered contraband of
war, and also notified the foreign consuls at
Valparaiso.
The blockade of Caldera has been raised
In Bolivia the civil war is ended, the President
having been victorious in a fight at Wacha. A
general amnesty has been granted to all political
enemies
The situation in Peru remains the same. Two
important DEGREES had been issued by the Gov
ernment respecting privateers, one of which
recognizes as Peruvian citizens all persons
engaged in the maritime service of the nation
or its allies, and all those who may engage in
the same service hereafter. The second makes
regulations TO which men-ofwar and privateers
recovered from the enemy.
The United States steamer Mohongo remained
at Valparaiso. The Nyaek left tnat port for
Callao, where the Wdteree was on the 18th.
Advices from Central America report that
Granada and Masaga, in Nicaragua, experienced
twenty-four shocks of earthquake in twenty-four
hours, eight of which we're of alarming severity.
The volcano of Turrubalba, in Costa Rica, was
in a very active state, emitting volumes of smoke
and dust. Earthquakes were also experienced
in San Jose.
The Chinese labcrers at the Chincha Islands
attempted to massacre all the oYerseers, who
were also Cinnamon. Twenty-slx were killed
and wounded, when the troops restored order.
Those killed were horribly butchered with pick
axes, hammers, and knives.
1t is rumored that an attempt was made to
overthrow the Government of the Dictator OF
Peru, on the night of February 18th, by the adj
herents of the former Government. 1t resulted
in complete failure and the ringleaders were
lodged in prison.
The United States steamers Sagindoo and Slt
nance we're at Acapulco on February 18th.
Just before the departure of the Costa Ricd, ii
was learned that the guard of native soldiers
placed on board the Uncle Sam was to be re-
moved, and the ship placed under the surveil-
lance of the United States ship 81. Mary.
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Philadelphia Trade Report.

MONDAY, March 5.-rhere is very little trade doing
in any department, but prices generally are un-
changed.
there is very little Cloverseed coming forward,
but there is not much demand. Small sales at $3.50
@s65O for common and prime quality. Timothy
continues very dull and cannot be quoted over $40
425 Flaxseed sells slowly at S275@D2 80.
The Flour Market continues inactive, and only 800
bbs were disposed of at $s 259 for low grade Penn
sylyania extra family and choice Northwestern do
do. The retailers and bakers purchase sparingly
within the range of s6'25G7 for superfne; 81 5O@
$50 for extras $500 for Northwestern extra family;
s26G1o for Pennsylvania and Ohio do do and at
higher rates Tor fancy brands according to quality.
In Rye Flour and Corn Meal nothing OF importance
doing.
There is no change TO notice in the Wheat Market,
and no inquiry except 1or prime lots, which are
scarce; 800 bush choice red sold at So rs. White
ranges from 50 25 TO So co. 10 Rye very little doing
Snail sales of PennsyVania at S5c. Corn is less
active, and prices not Tm; sales of 1000 bush
yellow at 71l72c in store and 74c A1Oat Oats have
advanced; sales of 1000 bush. at Soc.
In Whisky no change TO notice. Small sales of
Pennsylvania and OHIO ct $2'28Se230.
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE
OFFICE OF THE EVENING TELEGRAPH,
Monday, March 8, 1866.

MONDAY, Marcn D, 1856.
The Stock Market was very dull and depressed
this morning, owing to the decline in Gold.
Government bonds are quiet, but prices are
without any material change. 6s OF 1881 sold
at 1O41; and lO4Os at 9Oa, coupons off; 1929
was bid for 5-2Os; and 99t for 1905 City loans
are unct anged. The new issue sold at 81.
In Railroad sh ares there is very little doing.
Reading was the most active on the list, with
sales at 49i, no change; Catawissa preferred
sold at 332, decline of 1; and Philadelphia and
Erie at 292, no change; 1854 was bid for Camden
and Amboy; 56l for Pennsylvania Railroad; 54for
Minehill; S5 for North Pennsylvania 81 for FL.
mira common; SO for preferred do; "a for Cata.
wissa common; and A4 for Northern Central
City Passenger Railway shares continue dull.
Hestonville sold at 34@S4t, an advance of g. 73l
was bid for Second and Third; S6 for Spruce and
Pine; 25 for Girard College; IA for Ridge
Avenue; and 81 for Union.
In Canal shares there is nothing doing. %
was bid for SchuYlkill Navigation common; 30
for preferred do; 81 for Lehigh Navigation;
ll4A for Morris preferred; III for SusQuehanna
Canal 80 for Delaware Division; and 5s for
Wyoming Valley Canal.
Bank shares are firmly held at full prices, but
we hear of no sales. 9O6 was bid for North
America; 14O for Philadelphia; 122ifor Farmers
and Mechanics; "a for Commercial; 80 for
Northern Liberties; 2s for Mechanics; 81 for
Penn Township 50 for Girard; 66 for Bank Of
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Numerous applications are received daily at
the office OF the Fourth Auditor, Washington,
for bounty, on account OF service in the navy,
by persons who enlisted as substitutes. 1t has
been decided that such persons forfeit all right
to bounty.
The Albany and Boston Railroad Company,
an organization formed to open the road from
Waterford Junction to Eagle Bridge, has secured
nearly all the right of way between the two
points, and will be ready to commence opera
tons on the opening of Spring.
The Russian army has been reduced from
1,l35, 900 men in 1864 to SO5,0O0, lower 1gure
than that of the army after the close of the
Crimean war. The military expenses have
been reduced about S6,0O0,000 roubles, about
f6,00000O.
"A few days since some person threw lighted
Pharoah's serpent into the bear pit in the
Geological Gardens, in the Jardin de7 Plantes,
Paris. The bear attacked the serpent, and set
his own coat on fire. "A plunge in an adjoining
tank extinguished the flames, but not until the
animal had sustained serious injuries.
Some singular fatalities were recorded in
London in the last week of January. A girl died
of "cholera morbus," acceIerated by ''clot OF
blood in the heartn An engineer died OF
'hemorrhage from the brachtal artery severed
bv the glass of skylight." And another man
died from 'thrombus OF the basilar artery"
M. .VIctorien Sardou, the eminent dramatic au.
thor, is extremely i'll; he has oyerworked him
SELF and his nerves are completely unstrung. he
spends most of his time in warm bath, to relax
his nervous system. His physicians have or
dered him to abstain entirely from intellectual
labor.
The Marquis de LENA, Spanish Minister IN
Paris, seems TO be on uncomfortable terms WITH
the world in general. Happening the other day
| to complain to Baron IGoltZ, the Prussian Am
bassador, that he was not invited to the Imperia
| table at a recent dinner In the Tuilsries, thu
baron roughly replied that Ii was none OF hii
businoss, and that the Emperor was at liberty Z
measure his attentions to his guests according
| to his own pleasure. The irritated Speniard
sent a challenge to the baron, and II was onl!
| by the Intervention of friends that peace wa
arranged. The marquis, however speaks Of re
signing his Office.
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-It hal been deoIded that mol stamps are

1T has been decided that no stamps are
required on receipts given to officers Of the
United States Government; also that no stamps
will be required on certificates of officers Of
internal revenue, nor on atfidaUts made by or
before them in reference 10 their accounts and
vouchers.
in addition TO railroad from Cairo to St.
Louis, which will be built this summer, another
line from Cairo to Vincennes, Ind, Is c0ntem.
plated, by which IL is proposed TO make broad
gauge connection with the Ohio aud Mississippi
Railroad, and thus secure direct route TO New
York.
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Destructive Fire at New York.

NEW YORK, March 5.-The storage warehouse
of johnson, Lane q Co., on Ridge and Pearl
streets, was burned this morning. The loss is
estimated at $SOO,OOO. Two thousand bales of
cotton were destroyed The total loss amounted to
$5OO,OOO. The fire is supposed to be the work of
an !incendiary, as, it is said, discharged en-
ploye was heard to utter threats of burning the
building The police are in search of him.
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PennsuIrnnIn Politics.

Special Despatch to The Eve''ing Telegraph.
MEDIA, March 5.-The conferees of Chester,
Delaware, and Montgomery counties met here on
Saturday, and elected Elbridge Meconkey, of
Montgomery, and j. Smith Futhey, of Chester,
to represent this district at the Union State Con
vention at Harrisburg this week.