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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22
THALBERGi


"I consider Cnickering & Sons Pianos, DO
yond comparison. the best have ever seen In
America
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POETRY
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.


~. p. WILLIS.
lave "a look on q scene like this,
Of Wild add careless play,
Ani perruads mysef that 1 am not old,
And ~ locks are not yet gray
Por IL lin he b God u an old mans heart
And makes bis pulses ~,
To catch the thrill Of happy voice.
And the iight Of pleasnteye'
Ibsve walked the world fort ur score years.
And they say that an Old
That ny heap IL ripe for the reaper Deatn
And ny years are well nigh told.
IL IL ffue--it Il very true
/ am Old, and ~bide iny time,
But my heart will lean ~ scene like TINS,
And half renew my prime.
play on play on an With you there,
IA the midst Of yOpr merry Iing;
I can feel the thrili Of the daring jump,
Aud the rush Of the brczthless swing.
| hide 4ifh you 10 the ffagranthay,
And WhO0p the fmgthered cal,
And my feet slip up on the aee3y nOof,
And care not for the fall.
I an willing 70 die when the time shall come
Ana shall be clad 20 go-
For the world at best y weary piace,
And my puise = getting logi
But the erays l. dark. and the heart VIII iAli
In treading IL gloomy way;
And il uiles my brfast from in drearness
10 see the young 20 gay.
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PIANO-FORTES
THALBERG's OPINION.

II consider Chickering 4 Sons Pianos be-
yond comparison, the best | have seen In
America. IS. THALDERg,
Charm Jury on Musical Instruments"
ss.Among the chief points Of excellence Of tho
nOwned artists in their cQpRrntulatory testimo.
mails 10 the Messis. Chicktring, are the greatest
possible depth, richness and volume Of tone,
com bined with a rare brilliancy, clearncss and
and. above ali, q surprising duration OF sound.
the pure and sympathetic quality OF which
never changes under the most delicate or pow
rful touch.
During the past forty-three years this firm
has manufactured
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nuRopRAN TMsTIMoNIALs.

Received during The month Of august. 100
LONDON, July ., 1856.
MEssRs. CHIcKERING \ SoSs-Gents: have
much pleasure in enclosing document signed
s0rs in Europe. / held your Pianos in such
high estimation wide my certifcatQl that felt
II my duty TO take one Of them with me 10 Eu-
rope to ascertain the opinion Of my professional
brethren. Tho enclosed certificate will prove
beg 10 forward, at the same time, a letter l
received from my friend Mr.. Collard. which
am sure must be gratifying 70 you.
have the honor TO be, gentlemen. yours very
truly, JAMES NJ. WE'LL.
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CAR ID.

It's with feelings of pride, as American man
ufacturers, that we publish the following testi-
monials. which have been received by us re-
Gently: ai
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-02-22

at consider Chickering 4 Sons Pianos SUI
perior TO any In the world. :.
"They are unrivaled for their singing quail
ties and for the harmonious roundness OF their
tone. There is perfect homogeneity through
out all the registers. The upper notes arc. re-
markable for a clearness and purity which do
NOT find in any other instrument, while the base
IL distinguished for power without harshness
and for magnificent sorority"
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DISSOLUTION.

unHE PARTNERSHIP HERETO F0RE En-
| igting under the style Of GILBERT x HlG-
BEE Il This day Dissolved by mutual consent.
The business OF tho late firm will be settled BY
ii. n. Higbee. at 3l and S3 Main street,
SAMUEL GILBERT.
II. II. HIGBEE.
January ]. 1851.
Having this day disposed Of my Interest IN
the Drug Store OF Gilbert A Higbee 70 MANS
FIELD& Hl1BEE, | most cordially recon-
mend them 10 my friends and earnestly be-
speak for them continuance OF the liberal pa
tronage extended 10 our old firm. Wen salts
fed OF their business requirements and skill as
Druggists, | wish for them the same suecese
which has attended the late partnership Of
Gilbert 4 Iligbee. DR.. 5. ulLbEhl.
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Complete at All Times.

Our experience in the trade Of Memphis Is
such that We understand end know the wants
Of Druggists, Physicians, Merchants, Builders,
Manufacturers. Planters and others.
We shall have in our employ none but the
most experienced clerks and assistants, All
our arrangements will enable us to render per-
feet and complect satisfacticn.
Thankful for the liberal and extensive pa
tronage bestowed upon us heretofore by the
citizens Of Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama
and Arkansas, and the territory west. we hope
BY constant attention to our own business TO
merit and receive an increasing continuance.
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100000 PIANOs,

In the construction Of which they have intro
duced every known and valuable Improvement.
They have invariably been selected and used
BY all OF the worlds acknowledged great artists
who have visited this country professionally.
both for private and public use.
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LONDON. Jan. II. 1866.
james ". Wehli. ESQ.,;
MY DEAR SIR: / have great pleasure in
asking you to convey to Messrs. ChickeIing the
expression Of my highest approval Of their in
strument. IL Is, consider. not merely the best
instrument Of American manufacture that
have tried, but one of the finest Grand Piano
Fortes that has ever come under my observa-
lion and the Messrs. Chickering may well be
proud of having turned out from their manu-
factory an instrument which. for tuch. quality
power and workmanship, it would be very dill
cult 10 surpass in any part Of the wide world.
Dear sir. very sincerely yours.
CllAS. ID. C0LLARD.
Firm Of Collard a Collard. Piano-Forte Manu-
facturers, London.
LONDON. August %. 1868.
james N. Wehh. Esq:
MY DEAR SIR: A you are going back to the
United States must BEG you to remember me
kindly 10 the Messrs Chickering. Tell them /
was delighted with their urand PianO-f0rte-
a. good aa instrument. i think, as g0s tUeF
urned out, both ~ touch aHd tone.
Wishing you, ETC.,
i remain ever truly,
H.P. nRoADK00D,
Firm Of I. Droadwood 4 Sons. PianO-Forte
Manufactures, London.
LoSDox, July %. 1855
MrsaRs. CHfCEEniNG 4 SONs-Gents; have
lust been invited by Messrs. Collard 10 try a
tlrand PianO-forte manufactured BY you, and
/ have no hesitation in ndorsing the opinion
OF my old friend, Mr.. c. D. Collard. via: That
il IL The fnestiustrument that ever layed on.
Believe me, geLtlemen. most faithfully yours,
J. Il. HATION.
Testimonials from the Most Distinguished
ARTISTS in Europe 70 hessrs. Chiekering
q Sons: a, 500
Having Iiayed upon a Piano Forte made By
Nesers yhickering a Sons. Of Boston and New
York have much pleasure IN iostifying 70 iu
GENERAL excellence.
For sweetness and brilliancy Of tone. dclioacy
Of touch, and magnificent power Tor concert
rurposes consider Il a really grand PIANO
foRrE AID DECIDEDLY TnE nESr HAVE sEEN
cP ANEKIcAN NANufACruEE.
kRaHELLA GODDARD, uiuLo hEeoNpL
az Krur, LINDSAY sLa-ER.
JvLEs BKSKDicT. J. MoscHFiF rroiss-
III. M. BaLFE, sor Of C0l-u. shtoire
Sgas hA s,ss,Ds s. &c k lSlRSis CAPRI
RrSF FAvAnaER. Director u Monday
sYDsEr SIXTH. Concerts. London
Certificate from Her Carl .Rsiaorks, ..usessseer
h M posfioas N Neadslstoin, bofA ~ fts
tianssrrafoire and ne foafucigr " ~ ceiebra
led Gerlrnnfiuuse Couceris " q Le,raic-
LFIFsic. Juiy. ls6e.
I hereby assert and a1rm that the Grand
Piano FoTtc Of Chickcnng sons. OF Boston
md New York, Which / have tricd ana exam
ned, 3 one Of he fncsi insirumonis Of he class
'n-''''' '-''' CARL REINEcKE.
ILLUSTRATED ALBUMS and Price Lists
sent BIZ nail.
WAREROOMs,
esq Broadway, New York.
sE-coi
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"Your Pianos are superior to any l have ever
seen in this country rim Europe.
81 have never heard tone SO perfect; II
yields every expression that Is needed in music,
and It's quality & capable Of change TO meet
every sentiment. This is rare power. and is
derived from the perfect purity Of its tone. to-
gether with It's sympathetic. elastic and we'll
balanced touch"
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LoxpoN. August q, 1865.

LONDON, August 2. boo.
james N. Weld. Esq;
MY DEAR SIR: A you are going back to the
United States, | must beg you TO remember me
kindly 10 the Messrs; Chick ering; Tell them l
was delighted with their Grand Piano-forte-
az good aa instrument. think, as g0s eUeF
urned out, 10th IN touch AID tone.
NUtsI Inc van ofr
New-York tribune., 1867-03-16
McCR1CKEN

HHrIY or consul UIToN 10 TiiE CHARGES MADE
AGAINST MN.
~ 4stEaHarh rHiHtss
W,suNGrov. March l5-Thc President to-day
communicated Ia senate further correspondence In
answer Ia the resolution Of Jan 81 namely letter nom
United States Consul Charles H. Upton dated as follows
"GENfyA, Feb ~, 1871.
SIN: have the honor 10 forward fo you. In compliance
with the rrquost II the sici the nclo>rd paper George
" Mo'rtkrn j. u person cntir,ly unknown I" me, ana
u ov ,ou,ctu. that be- has heard uf and exaggerated
t, sius nf my predecessor However lhl- may if pass
Inc Over The question of my personal nbi- alleged by
~ ~ ~ 49, ,bossc of a common tlninkard to the
allegation that when sober lie abuses thr lf's"h' ~ W,
snJ i',ng lived AZ wears at the South have learned
much o the character and faults ~ b"th rf'i"nr Our
-, ri, nr wns u my Judgment. the result uf these
,nu,uni pfoyocations fbecyed that tile earliest posi-
bl, after the war WIS over Mas tue d,iut
OF wisdom and human'y "I gh@h M Ia,,r "Ig Ig,oIr,d
when the pressure Of party coinlEucu mn 10 t,Ia',
was reycd Ma public dinner gwen N MIN In @ Sy ,tte % t1
an by gentlemen belonging To tlc In"HeIP,na P,n
League called upon to respond To tI"st luf tie
prcsident. In my remarks, part of whch WAS pun
Isbed begged those who heard me 10 fclI'iptI Ih
great service which The President had r'nnrI.d n,n,
to treat him with forbcarance and kindness
snch have been my sentiments ana utle,i,s' p u u
boppcncd that differed politically from The thlcf hagls
trnt whose commission held should have 100 lnneh
respect for my position either To abuse MN or TO a4w
Vu"T obedrnt servant Ci,s II. UrIoN, L. $ Consul
TO the Hon. W II. eEwARD, Secretary of state
statement Is appended from several American ladi'S'
residing In Geneva certifying that the Consul Is gentle
man of temperate habits, attentive 10 lis duties, ana eN
trcmely kind and gng TO his countrymcn and though
they have often heard political opinions discussed In bis
they heard him utter any other sent
menis those Of respect for The President They TA
urc asonishmcut and Indignation ~ the charge Oi MT
McCTackcn. The siattinehi ~ ssn,u " NiIr, :, -
Thompson Of Springfield, III Mrs lnlhef stone oi Nh
A lanes Of New-York MrsThomas Barrett, Mrs.1bomas
Glascock, Mrs James @. Gould OF Georgia.
New-York tribune., 1867-03-16
PROTESTANT WORSHIP IN ROME.
ANSWER OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE HOUSE REso-
LUTON OF INQUIRY.

ANSWER OF THE PRESIDENT TO THE HOUSE REso-
LUTON OF INQUIRY.
~ rrIEoRAPH THS TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON. March I5.-The President to-day
communicated TO the House letter from Minister King
dated Feb IT, In which the latter says the laws OF Romo
do NOT tolerate any other form Of public religious wor
shin tban such as conforms 10 the eachDgsO Of the Roman
Catholic Church but the right Of any foreign Minister at
the Papal Court 20 hold religious services under MS own
roof IN accordance with the forms OF Ills naoh OF
Individual faith has never been questioned or nterfered
With Thus the Russian, the Prlssan, the American,
and the representatives Of foreign powers In
pome haye always exercised, and stl enjoy.
unIuolesed the freedom of religious WORSHIP IN lhe
several chapes connected with thclr fsspecve %
chnpes Of course open Ia all compatr0ts of the
different ministers des0us of Joining III eir religious
services so long the number of Americans visiting
Rome was comparatively limited, ~ was not dlfCit TOT
he Minister In securing apartments Tor bmself ana
family 10 make suitable provision as wen Tor chhpcl;
~ I.s heen no easy matter II supposed by many
thai the closing OF the American Chalel, Dehg apart
from the residence OF The Minister, %3nd necessariy
follow that Of the Scotch places of worship 10 prevent
A. nossIbe step which Mr King says he knew would ex-
,fe great deal Of feeling nt home, and subject our
Rome to much annoyance ana incOngenl-
evc and nj the time 10 give themselves at least he
color OF right assemble where they did for religious
worship he directed the arms Of the American Legation
10 he naced over the building In which the American
chanel is located. This seems 10 have satisfied the re-
or scruples Of the authorities and thus far
me has nterfeled with them does he believe that
they shall be disturbed during the present season
The authorities may possibly hereafter insist
upon the rule that the worship shall be hcd under the
Minister'S roof He says solution Of the difficulty
has been suggested This is 10 purchase or hire for
term of ycnrs building for legation purposes, Including
annie accommodation for a chapel Under such
rngement there would be no further question s o the
right of American PrOestants 10 assemble for public wor
slim within the walls Of Rome, while official residence
might be provided suitable Ia the position of the Amer
can representative at the Papal not unworthy
the character, dignity, aud nilncneo Oh inc American
Government and people.
New-York tribune., 1867-03-16

Relative to the Commissioners of Highways in West
Farms
To incorporate the Metropolitan Underground Railway
Company
Mr.. WHITE (Rep, Onondaga) moved 10 amend by pro
vdng the Company shall be required to pay Wilson,
Robinson vandenberg the alleged orignators OF the
underground railroads in this country such amounts
respectively, commission appointed by the Supreme
Court may adudge them entitled to-
Pending the discussion this amendment, Mr.. LENr
REP N " raised the point that the bill had not been
fully engTosscd and the Chair decided the poi1t Wen
taken, and the bill could not be read
The amendment adopted, discussion being per-
mtted by consent and the resolution OF Mr. White re-
uniting the bill 10 Railroad Committee was adopted;
Yeas, u; Nays, ~ -.
for days notice TO cOrporators OF the usrDuoh oi
stock. ~,
Carried and the Chair announced the bill In posses-
sion Of the Railroad Committee
Mr. LOW reported back the bill amended accOfdihS 10
instructions and IL was ordered Ia be engrosscd
TBR CENTRAL RAILROAD.
The bill TO the fare the Central Rallroa1
was made the special order Tuesday evening next.
REPORT FROM THE STATE ENGINEER.
Areport from the state Engineer presented in an
swcr to resolution showing TINT 924 miles OF railroad
ba constructed IN this State during the past three
years. -
wJikRyEs AND PIERS DJorRHMESr.
The bill To create Metropolitan Harbor District ana
Board Of Wharves and Pler considered and agals
made the special order for next Wednesday mOrnng.
The Senate then adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1867-03-16
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

property shall assent thereto supporting wall along
the easeTy side 20 be erected with an iron coping OF
railing and TO slope off terrace part of the surface OF
the Central Park behind this wall and 8ect an IRON
bridge and stairway 20 connect with the street.
Senator Thomas Murphy introduced a bill providing
that the Central Park Commissioners shall have excll-
sive power TO lay out sseets and squares or
widen the in any part of the City OF north
Of yffthst., west 0f Eghfha ave-
from onehundred and fftyfhh-st TO Eighty seeoDdst,
thence westerly to Nnth-ave, thence southerly 70
Seventy seventf-st to Tentlave thence southefy 10
Sxty-sevenhst 70 the North River. Also, 20 establish
bulkheads from Fftyffh-st 30 spnyteb Dnyyi Creek
bill introduced by Mr. White provides that any per-
desiring 80 bequeath any OF money not less an
5000 to the aid OF any charitable or literary enterprise
may present an application 70 any Justice OF the s.F
Court of his Intention to make sueh end0wmei,
with the amount thereof and how the interest thereof ~
to be used with all other particulars
New-York tribune., 1867-03-16
ASSEMBLY,
AfNNkshDisis
n,c,,-,1. ,,,u sTr,usutp CoNIpiNy

| PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
| The SPEAKER announced The following Com
mtee investigate the affairs of the Pacfc Mail
ship Company: Messrs. Creamer Dem, N ~ ~, fnmD n
Rep. Eriel. Gnrey REP, Rensseiaer b'gelow 'hep'
| BILLS REPoRIED.
Extending the time for the completion Of the Albany
To incorporate the Prospect Park and Coney Island
TO facilitate travel to aud from Central Park by tho
extension Of certain railroad tracks;
Relative 10 the GraDdst and Newtown Railroad LII
Brooklyn.
TO incorporate stage companies outside Of NewYOrk
To authorize the appointment of additional flre eoDip
To amend the act relating TO buildings and the storage
OF combusiible materials in NewYork
To incorporate the New-York Board of Underwriters
To create the office Of Metropolitan Fire Marshal In
To provide for the erregulation Of pawn brokers
To regulate the pay Of the members OF the metropolitan
To facilitate the construction Of railroad from Dun
kirk
To amend the general manufacturing Jaw.
Relative 20 the Inspection OF steam boilers
To incorporate the Industrial savings Bank OF New
To authorize the Common Council of the city Of Utica
TO make a contract for the supply Oi wafer
Relative 10 the support of Common schools IN bIoohyh
To provide for the supply OF water e.,aie ~ rTSss %
To prevent persons om standing m mont Oh places Vi
business, and enticing away customers. ,,
To provide means for the extension OF tho Chenango
'ir'r In regard to the HellGate pilots.
BILLS PASSED.
To provide temporary homes for sick and wounded
To regulate the use of pers slips and wharves
the East River.
To facilitate the construction of the whitehall and
Plattsbnrch Railroad by vote of 81 TO l6
Making an appropriation for the erection OF no" Cap
itol by a vote OF 81 10 70 :"
TO authorize the Metropolitan Transit Company to lay
railroad tracks in New-Yoris city, by los tol.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr. POTTER diep, Albany)-ro amend the Excise
Law - Ar. ,.-D.u.
nv Mr. FREAR Dem, n. Yl-TO amend the Croton
A1ueduct Also. To punish mock anctoncefs Also, 10
incorporate the Eighth Regiment Assoeiatloh-,
BY Mr. WOLTMAN Dem, y. G.)-IO lclnhi money 10
the Board of Excise of the Metropolitan District
By Mr. WYETH Dem, Richmondl-To incorporate inc
Richmond County Water Works Company. Also, to alDi-
sh tbe Quarantine Commission. Also, TO incorporate o
Island View Gas Company.
EVENING SESSION.
ENLARGEMENT or CANAL IOCks.
The session was occupied in the discussion OF the
bin providing for the enlargement o the locks ON the
Erie OsweCo, and Cayuga, and Seneca Canals. I
An amendment providing for the enlarScnent OF the
Champlain Canal 10 the present size of the Ere was
adopted This bill made the special order Tor wed
nesday morning.
The Assembly then adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1867-03-16
'l 'ElvrNING SESSION.
THE PACIFIC COAST
SEIZURE OF CHINESE GOODS.

SEIZURE OF CHINESE GOODS.
Br TELEGRAPH TRIBUNE
SAN FRANcIsCo March 15.-Chinese goods 10 Tho
value OF 100000 have been seized by officers Of the Gov
ernmcnt for alleged undervaluation. Importers gem
orally regard the seizure unwarranted and arbitrary
The Chinese merchants have telegraphed 70 Hong kon
reyokng oil orders until the matter is settled Inc
Trustees Of the Crown Point Company have suDscnDev
$25 in aid OF Suffers Tunnel The total suDsep'onf
/ o this project amount TO $4,000
New-York tribune., 1867-03-16
SOUTHERN RELIEF MEETING.

TKIEsRAPB TtIBuSh
PHILADELPHIA, March l5.-A meeting was held az
the Board OF Inde Rooms this morning 10 inaugurate
measures 10 relieve the suffering in the South. Mayor
McNichael presided Resolutions adopted express.
ing sympathy with the destitute people Of the South, and
Committees appointed 10 collect money ana supplies
Itl,s their distribution.
New-York tribune., 1867-03-16

as test vote, and his second amendment being de-
pendent upon the first, he should withdraw IT,
COWS. BROWN AND PATTON .,
Mr. SHERMAN INTERRUPTED the discussion on the sub
tect TO offer Joint resolution 10 remove the disaDt 10
hold office from Robert M. Patton, OF Alabama, ana
Joseph Brown of Georgia. which was referred TO the
Judiciary Committee.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT.
The Senate, at 4:15 o'clock, went into Executive
session.
After the Executive session., the motion for recess
until 80 o'clock was rescinded, and the Senate adj
iOurued
New-York tribune., 1867-03-16
THE CHICAGO MERCANTILE SUIT.
~ rsIHeRAPH TO THK TRIBUNE.

CHICAGO, March l5-Wm. A. Putney, Of the firm
Of Putney, knight & llamlin publishes a card IN tais
mornings papers retiring from the firm and wiihdiawlDg
all suits against his late partners and Caihn 60. "
New-YOrk
New-York tribune., 1867-03-16

having been summoned here by the House Judiciary
Committee to testify, among other matters regard
ing the administration of his office as Assistant Com
missioner of Freedmen's Affairs in Louisiana
New-York tribune., 1867-03-16
THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
By TELEGRAPH TRIBUNE
.-......... SENATE. ALBANY, March IS, 1861


e .-.....-..-. BILLS REPORTED.
Authorizing the Fayetteville Plank Road Company
TO construct horse railroad .llr
Amending the charter OF the Brooklyn Fire Insurance
Company. ordered to a third reading. 80,
The Governor transmitted communication from PIIoe
Commissioner Blunt relative 60 upon thd
Jersey side OF the harbor, which was reered 70
Special Committee. -,
Mr. FOLGER Rep., Ontario) reported against the bill
relative to the formation Of town insurance coDpanie
which was laid on the table.
Relative to the CrotOn Aqueduct Department.
incorporating the New-York aud Brooklyn fneumauo
10 provide protection OF the navigation Of tho
Hudson River.
BY Mr. GIBSON Rep, washlngtonl-A majority report
extending the jurisdiction Of the Police Justice of son
Authorizing Brooklyn to borrow money for the pur-
chase of school sites
Amending the act relative to the Utica and Chenango
Valley Railroad.
tend their track.
Appropriating $4,000 to aid in the construction Of the
Albany and SusguehaDna Railroad.
ELLIS PASSED.
Increasing the powers and duties Of the Metropolitan
Board of Health.
The Broadway and Lexipgton-ave. Railroad bill.
Mr. GIBSON CRep., Washington moved to amend by
making the Company corporation instead Of making
the franchise grant.
Motion lost by vote of II TO 1s
The bill then passed by the following vote. Reps,
New-York tribune., 1867-03-16
ALBANY.

THE BROADWAY SURFACE AND METROPOLITAN
m TRANSIT RAILWAY BILLS PAssED-coNTEsr OVER
THE vANDERBUR6H-wnsoN UNDERGROUND PRO-
JECT-THE CRoTON BoARD-REPORT OF THE COM
MIITEE ON FIRE NsURANcE-THEIR RECOMMEN-