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Roal Ectota for Sola

THE subscriber offers for sale Two houses,
i built In The most substantial manner and In
modern style. These houses are near the corner of
Congress and North streets, two cries high, with
seventeen rooms in each, good CELLARS AMI an unla
ing suppy of hard ana s0lt water. They are in
desirable location will rent readily at large per-
centage. Terms liberal. Enquire of Messrs.
HEARN & co. Corner of Congress and North SITS.
GEORGE HEAkN.
Portland March 2h 1863 diff
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$1,000.
$140O.

$1,000. Cheap Rents. $14nO.
1.-TWO new Houses, containing seven and eight
rooms. all IN flrst-rate order. Plenty good wa
ter, good closets, &C Lots 50xsS ieet. Nice new
stable These houses are loo ted at the Ferry, and
must be sold Immediately for the above low prices,
which make cheap rents
Apply to W. III. JERRIS,
mar31d3w* Real Rstate Agent.
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STEAM FIRE-PROOF SAFES
THE BEST IN TIE WORLD.
TIHIS Safe has been tested with safes of every 9TH
L manufacture, and the result has been to al
destruction to conttn OF all save the STEAM FIRE
PROOF SAFES, whose contents were Not Injured
Manufactured to order of any size, with or with
out steel Burglar Proof Boxes, and fitted up to SUIT
purchas rs by
CHAS. STAPLES s. SON,
Under the superintendent of MR.. GEO L. DA-
MON, junior member of the firm, formerly Superin-
tendent OF the fremont safe and Machine Com
pauy, Boston,
Works 21J Commercial street, Port
land, Maine.
I'VE would refer to the Safes the First Ma
iional Bank, Portland Savings Bank, Hon. Ge,. W.
Woodman's Block, and Norway Savings Bank as
specimens of our work.
March 2, 1861. d3m
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War Department.,

oOh0EON GENERALS OFFICE.
Washington, d. c., March ?, lsss.
ADVERTISE MENT.
a Army Medical Board, TO consist OF surosor-
A y: u. Brown, Breyet Brig. GenI 4 a SgT-
geon II. K Wirz, Brevt Lieut. Col. U. S. A., Sur
seon John Moore, Brevet Col. u S A. and As
slstani Surgeon A. a. Woodruff Brevet LEM cai
Y. s. A, VIII me t in New York City on HE 1st ~
May next, for the examination of ssisiant surgeons
U. >. Army Tor promotion. ami OF an,ii al, -
admission INTO the Medical STAFF OF the U S Ann
Appl eAnts mustb be between 81 am so wears of tse
cal college ~ "a
. Applications for permiss ion 10 appear before tho
board should be addressed to tie our con Genera
U. >. Army and mus; ale the tull name. resid nee
and date and place of birth VI the candidate.
Testimonials as 10 character 9nd qualifications
must furnished If the applicant has bi en- in IN a
me icll service OF he Army during the lite Var
the fact should be stated, gether with his fcrmas
rank and date and place Of service, ana teslJmorf
ais from officers with whom he has served sbouIs
also be forwarded.
No allowance is made for the expenses of narso,,.
underg ing examination, as il is an ind;sny tI
prerequisite to appointment The numhsr ~ ra. otS
eies now existing in the Medical Corps of the AIM
is thirty-nine. H4S
j. X. BARNES.
Mar G-tiI June &C. "A' " - A.
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FOR y ALE.

ONE secondhand Jenny Lind, in prime order.
" Enquire at GILSON'S STABLE.
April 1l-dlw*
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Farm for Sale at q Orham village.

CONTAINING 65 acres land, well divided with
~ go bearing Orchard, Apples, Pears, Cherries,
House and ell, painted and blinded. Barn and out
bui dings all in good repair The above is very de-
si' able property and will be sold at ba, gain. In
quire OF G. M. RANDALL,
mar 25-dlm On the premises.
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Stable Notice.

HAVING made extensive additions to our stable
IL making as we think the m st convenient and
healthy stable in the city, and at the same time the
q few MOI Q horses TO board. Also we have put up a
few Box Stalls for parties who desire 10 keep their
horses separate. W.. are also adding our large
stock first class Carriages and Horses tor livery
use, and solicit continuance of the very liberal
patronage bestowed ON us heretofore Hacking in
all its branches faithfully attended to. Batting as
usual. LIBBY low,
April II. div 81 Congress St.
The New York herald., 1868-03-03
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
BOARD Of ALDERMEN.

This Board convened yesterday afternoon pursuant
to adjournment, aud after transscting tho usual pre-.
minary business proceeded to the disposition Of now
matters Resolutions introduced build pier at
the head Of Second avenue, the Harlem river and
granting permission to tho Iono Yacht Club
boat house at tho foot Of Fifty seventh street. North
river. Both resolutions wero laid under tho rule
and tho resolution introduced at the last meeting by
Alderman Hardy. relating to tho "hgh crimes and mis-.
domeanors OF Governor Fenton called up by Alder.
man Miller who moved that be lnitey postponed
The motion was put and lost, and then commenced =
series OF suggestions as TO how the matter should be
disposed oL Ono member wanted . special committee
ON impeachment, another wanted to GO 10 the
mittee on Law, another 10 tho Committee National
Affairs Ihe matter soofucd 10 be Ike elephant colt
well enough to laugh at but too clumsy TO be comfort
ably slowed away SO that body could feel assured
that It would do no harm. Each committee upan wanted
to show how brave no was anu how o could the
animilo Ia inc particular cage over which ne presdcs
Alter ic banIering l. was submitted to tho Commit.
lee on Law as being tho most hiiingthc Chairman beng
good Hardy man and his chief companion being good
Coulter discussion arose In regard to the appoipt-
n, men. % o. James a'u. a. Early Early as commissioner
ground that tho nomination not mado to
I'LL vacancy, ana tha, az there were already several
commissioners than tho law allows, and Mr.
Early, II appointed coud not legally act as commis
sorer, Alderman Norton said that it early to
make such an spuoinirneui, as there were several
vacancies TO be led wien tho proper time arrived
Tue subject was hnally allowed 10 "iay over"
Were saep,9a TO pave Dsy street with
pavement sixteenth street, from Fourth avenue 10
Rlther ord plac and Second avenue from fourteenth
TO Nineteenth street. with Ncoson pavement. Tho
solution 10 pave Cortandt street wi Ncoson pavement
called up by Alderman White. who mosed TO amend
by Striking out Nicoscn and inserting Belgian. Tho
andment lost and the paper laid over. rcso-
lulion VAS called up empowering the clerk 10
appoint general clerk" at salary OF
$500 per annum Alderman Norton wish 10
baye Tho matter referred 10 the Committee Salaries
and Offices; but tue vole was taken tho adoplion,
present voting Ia favor OF IL except Aldermen Moore
Norton Mhllo and Hardy The vote reconsidered
aud motion 10 have MappropratoIy referred lost.
ater winch u was allo sci 10 'iay over.n After the
tran action of III thor unimporant busaess The
Board adjourned - meet on Saturday next W two
O'clock.
The New York herald., 1868-03-03
BOARD or CousCllMfH.

Proposed Revision of tho Street sign and
showcase Ordinance.
Tho Board met esterday afternoon, the President.
Mr.. SrAcoM. presiding. On motion the reading OF tho
minutcs OF the previous meeting was postponed.
The PRESIDENT introduced an ordinance to amend
article two OF the Revised Ordinances OF 1860, as
follows:-
SECTION IS. He Nhe Clerk OF tho Common Council,
shall collect all fees for permits granted pursuant tho
provisions OF ordinance entitled IA ordinance to
regua'e permits Ter street STANDS. showcases signs
starways, hoisways and dsver. and for that pur.
poso is hercoy authorized and required 10 assign such
dudes 20 Of tn regular clerks OF the Board of Al
drmsu and ono o. the regular clerks or the Board
Couucimen.
SIC. 20 Hs shall enter IN a book 10 DO provided
FOR the purpose and kept in his oics, open at all
venent tines TO pubic pectop, the names OF all
son5 from whom he may roceive money Tor the corpO-
ration the amounts received aud on what account and
when pa a. aud shal render account thereof under
oath item by lem, 10 the Comptroller, Thurs.
day OF each week, ana shall tlcreupon pay over
the amounts so received to tho Chamberlain. He shall
aso thererpon receive from tho Chambcrlln a voucher
ior the pay mcnt thereof winch he shall forthwith on
same day exhibit 10 the Comptroller, and shall tue
same time leave with him copy thereof
Tic paper as ,al over.
As tnee was not q sualccnt number Of members pre-.
SEPT 10 adopi general orders, Beard adjourned till
thursday.
The New York herald., 1868-03-03
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


TVS wEATns. YESTERDAY The mercury IN the iher.
momeler al us lowest point on sunday night marked
s~elve above zero; al eight A. u. yesterday, twenty
eeErees AZ ono 7. ~ twenty-five degrees, AID NJ tour
\. h., fourteen degrees
The PaEsnYTERils MISsrR1.--ln examination or can
eidstes for the Presbyterian ministry was commenced
yesterday a. the church n Mercer street. The Rev
". Hitchcock presided. Tho names or the gentlemen
under examination fcllows:-- 9. T. Blanchard,
1bos. J. Brown, n Cornell, T. Y carduer, J. v. Ctls-
void T. 3 hsseaii, IL hcCreery, l. hcNel OWo
Eerseia G IL Noble, Bernard Peek j. W. Ise John
johnson. Z. q. Weeks, Tie questions embraced selec-
Hons from the Hebrew api Greek Scriptures, church
hssory, theology and church polcy.
Tue EyI5z Law. "A mays meeting will 30 held at the
Cooper Institute tonight support Of the Excise law
speeches wil DO made by William L Dodge, Row Dr.
sohn Han, Rev DR.. Joseph ]. Duryca, Rev. James D.
Dunn aud olLarl
RKlSS FOR TIE Pooa Tho German branch OF tho
Young Hens Christian Association eontnueJ to 10 good
Work among tho poor and destitute people or ihe Essl
s'oe oi thecv. Upwards Of SO and quantity OF cloth
tng and provisions have been received and dispensed
aimee the @9ln ut II has been erronsousy stated that
Sns socesy gives only Gormans rhey make no dis.
s.ao - y VIC nauonaity o any Applicant II tue
person eppyina y found worthy of assistance The
Headquarters OF tue associaoa eoanus a. No % Lud-
low street
ELrcros or A Psoyrssos ov coiuxu, co,1,cu -rbs
election Of professor TO oil tho chair Of Lan In CO.
nmba College took place yesterday At tue law school.
o. lafayette place. There we're in ali ten cspdaa,s,
ballot having been tsken Professor Charles short was
aeciared ouly elected
THs AyLFTr MKDioAL fssrruys Tho annual CON-
nsncemeni exercises Of The Aylou Medical Institute
were had ai Tbs University Medical College corner q
Norh aud Church streets. last evening The ysl0dc.
sory address was delivered BY " J. Moore, C.
DksocRArio Usl0x PRialRrra.-The remnant OF the
once prominent democratic Union party In this city held
thsr primary meetings last evening. the priscipal
members Of iho faction having went over horse, foot
snd NHiery 70 Tho Iamtpaay parry soue time ago, t
mol very mus consequence who leads t5e corporal
guard fena Mug s. the Old patty
LEyERer, rns BASH DzyluLlss The officers Of the
C''y hank go sns detective police are havisg a very
1Als -a.-s i ..--- :. 80. ...4 .,.... -. Ill
The New York herald., 1868-03-03
BROOKLYN MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

Meeting OF the Bonrd Of Aldermen.
Tho Board OF Aldermen met yesterday afternoon
Alderman Bergen in the chair. After the reading Of
the minutes tho Board was organized as Board Of
Canvassers for tho purpose OF deciding whether Mr..
Steers or Mr. Fnehout should represent the Seventh
ward as Alderman. After lively discussion, motion
made by Alderman Whitney to recognize Nj. Finehout,
carried The Board OF Canvasssrs then adjourned
and the members resumed business as Aldermen
communication was received from tho Secretary Of
the wallabout Improvement Commission In reply to q
communication from the City Clerk requesting de.
tailed statement OF all moneys expended by the COM
S12l 993 II. On motion OF Alderman O'Kccfe, tho
communication was placed on file.
Mayor Kalbfe!sch sent In communication In regard
the number Of bills before the Legislature affecting
the CITY, and which do not appear TO have received the
r s % o Par,
somc twelve blocks OF ground requiring large amount
OF money for the purchase The bonds already issued
for this lave added TO the city debt about
81 900 000 besides whichthe Park, the Mayor thinks
will require several millions for Us completion.
of So 600 600 aid OF The construction OF the East
river bridge and with the bonds issued and to be issued
for tho Gowanus Canal, Wallabout Improvements, and
the various streets bouevards and which have
been placed In charge of commssions ho thought the
bad also becn offered In regard Increasing tho salaries
OF officers which, IL passed, would in tho aggre
gate add nearly $40 900 70 tho expenses OF tho CITY,
The amount raised for salaries for 1868 $95 500
II S227 900. Tho Mayor thought IL would be we'll
to consider tho propriety of making formal expression
10 theeglslature OF the sentiments which they,
With tho citizens at large entertain this subject
On motion the matter was referred to special COM
mee proceed TO Albany for the purpose Of looking
after the interests OF the city.
communication was received from the Corporation
Counsel stating that the judgment obtained by tho
Atlantic Dock Company against the city had been
affirmed BY the Court OF Appeals The amonnt Is about
$4,000 resolution was adopted orde ring that the
judgment be paid.
The Railroad Committee reported In favor OF allowing
the South Side Railroad Company TO construct and
operate their road along Broadway and South Eighth
street TO the foot OF South Eighth street.
resolution was adopted urging the passage or an act
by the Legislature for amendment OF the act govern.
Ing the Police Commissioners to provide for two
Commissioners from Brooklyn In tho Board.
The New York herald., 1868-03-03
BROOKLyN INTELLIGENCE.

Az ALLEGED STARsNG AfrnAY.-Thomas and James
Garvcy taken before Justice Cornwcli yesterday
afternoon. charge OF having committed feonious
assault on Mr. James Senate, In waworth street, on
the night of the 25h Of February. The accused, rs
alleged stabbed the complainant in tho head. They
waved examination and were held TO await the action
OF tho Grand Jury.
R0griyG A CHURCH John Williams was caught by
policeman endcavoring to ret into the Catholic church,
a. tho OF Bridge and willougbby streets a an
uniinely hour on Sunday night. He had small quan.
tiy or powder some matches and kcy In his posses.
son Justice Cornwe committed him TO await the
action OF the Grand jury.
ISouEsrs.-Coroner Smith held inquests upon the
bodies OF two mon, named william Snyder and John
Chasley, who died yesterday morning tho Brooklyn
City Hospital from tho effects OF accidental Injuries.
SNYDER who thlrty.seyen OF age. rot HIS
crushed in some machinery AZ the Navy Yard, had
to have II ampuatef He grew after the opera
ton, and shortly after died. John Caasey waa a la
borer. thirty years OF age, and injured bv the
caylng IN OF an ornbankment In East Williamsburg,
wher0 he working. verdict OF death from acci.
dental iajuries rendered IN both cases.
The New York herald., 1868-03-03
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey CITY.


orTsrSG OF A PuBrIc scuooL.-rhe new public school
No. T. located In the Fifth ward was opened for puplls
yesterday morning Owing to tho nc,omency OF the
weather the attendance was small. The new structure
which completed two weeks ago, cost $50 000
CRY MAnsuAL's MoNvuLy RrpoRr During tho pas.
month ncy. seven persons were cornrnted to the cty
Prison. of whom fifty charged with drunkenness.
This l. The smallest number tho record Tor the past
two years.
MELANCHOLY OccrSRrSce.-Samuci Jelly, Scotch.
man about tyeigh years OF age residing at 90 Jcrer-
son street. died suddenly yesterday forenoon, under
circumsauces Of very melancholy character u ap-
pears that after partskng with his family OF hearty
bregkat he left home Tor his place of busaes shortly
afterwards wbio cnnversing with some parties IN
streets he suddenly fell b1cs died instantly.
The deceased was formerly on the police force and
leaves wife and seven children.
SERIOUS FALL DowS STAIRS. --Yos,eriay afternoon,
about four O'clock lady named Alicn only recently
married, rcsdny a, No 10i Academy street, while
going up ssirs with pail OF wacr. slipped and .e 10
the bottom br sklng her right leg in two places she
a. ohco piacedIn charge or tb3 county physician,
Dr. Dodi.
GKossAxSA os BgyDKR.-Desp,a the severity OF The
weather ycst rday sufficient doter orc Of
Ewes daughters whoso sco is VOL known TO the police
GrsenNiuh street, New York, from paving visit
across tyc pcsayak and forming The acquaniance OF
ocer Coulter, OF toe Newark police; but whether the
intro ucton OF the parties Ftc accordance with
Chestcrasldan otdnctte or otherwise deponont saith
GeoFsanna Mohst, ~ just a few months rsst
nineteen, bat might easily bo taken for twice
that aga. which IL rendered more likely from tho
Mageua-tinied nasal promontrry which ornaments her
weather beaten visage Her ,aitcrsd garments, how
ever could not conceal form OF perfect tymmelry.
the was discovered lying the track of The New Jor-
soy Railroad. gathered up like bundle or rags IN q
state Of hspeas ntoxcaIon and removed 10 the station
house.
Trenton.
VISITATION Bryuor BAYLEr Tho German Catholic
community OF ths city were delighted and edited on
Sunday By hearing an eloquent aud aasciiona,s dis
course from Bishop Bayley. OF Newark. his rccsut
visit II tao Holy Land snd subsequently 10 Rofno
operate 10 enorang the nsrtyrdom OF Sts Peter
and Paul. Hc depicted the scenes " our saviour's
oventfu life With touching psthos aud minuely dwet
bc foorn and barren aspect OF those sacred localities
In tho afternoon the Bishop administered the sacrament
OF Combination TO upwards OF atty children the females
beng handsomely atred In snow white dress, imprss
svey embems,c OF tho purity Of soul requisite TO the
partaking OF tho efficacy OF the holy obscrvance. HIS
Lnrdshlp celebrated mass IN the beautiful church on
Front street. At eight O'Clock yesterday morning, for
the reposo OF the souls OF tbs parshionors deceased
since tho last vi station.
The New York herald., 1868-03-03
SUPREME C0uRT-ClRCulI

4 Reminiscence Of Blockade Running During
the Rebellion.
me OF Elkin l. Waitzfelder and others against
elnon b. KaanweIer came up for trial yesterday.
The action is Instituted a bill Of exchange for
El976 0s 3D.. sterling, drawn by the defendant dated
narch 2, 1885, and made payable TO plaintiffs al tho
ONCE OF Messrs. Beach, Root Co., Liverpool, England
November TO- 1865. The plaintiff sues for tho recovery
Of this at the pres Mt rate Of exchange with inter-
est making in all $15,329 39.
Tue defendant admits the making OF the note the
Bate of exchange, &c, but for his FIRST defence
says that tho bill OF exchange given in consider
Aslon Of money loaned by plaiantiGs 10 defendant
which entirely illegal; that the money was TO be
Invested IN the purchase n the English market uni
forms and clothing for tho Southern army, which were
~ that time contrabsnd OF war, TO DO shipped the
State OF Georgia. that tho plaintiffs were to share the
proas and that the goods actually
shipped intended; that the contract therefore
violation Of the Foreign Enismedt act OF Great Britain
and OF the neutrality laws OF all nations, and as such
Illegal and VOID. For further defence the defendant
Also nterposes counter claim, alleging that the state
Of Georgia, acting through Governor Brown had paid
plani FOR the goods The OF $4,000 which should
% applied in payment OF the bill
AT the close OF tho paints case counsel for the de-
fendant moved for nonsuit and tho court after ar2u
ment pro and con, held as foliows-
Tine note in suit given in transaction between
fno parties by which the parties were giving ad and
comfor to the enemies Of the Unied States during the
yeoelloo, In 1904 and 1865 ana for that tho
OF this State will enforce the payment OF he
put between the parties which purgss the org
ncfton OF the turpitude which Induces the
buse TO enforce the payment o the note. Fer these
reasons the court nonsuits the plantiIa
The New York herald., 1868-03-03
ARRIVALS YESTERDAY.

CaiiroRvi, AID AsriNwALL-Stesnshlp Henry Chaun.'
ccy.Alrs q wye ana infant Is toyden aud SON. . d
BurcGsr Rev ctaon CLARK. 9 /, Ilhe. il Jssha.oa
and wc, Mr. ! Dean, child aud servant Mts Barnes,
MSS y spolswood, Connolly, Miss J Edwad, John X
Ltleiedgc. y landaii ArHsou, captain u treem!n,
Boan icain0Gt Leanoni - n Prathcr, Jos ,iushre.
Jr Esssy csss IYe AleE Iaon,s & D1woy s,c,t
nah, Jos u Gool lnap, Srs Mu4gctt aud child .
Woadsg9rih r Diss,ss Mss peIl oss Mm ps aId
yhish I'm. John Mar,han end wife. ay ana WIFE, y
saG apG wo D sss @ ay spa shd ND
Beneit Doaon. VIM thsnbsrisio and wife Jos q
Prsos "a gs sase .S s' hs sns sh w% S'
Tyler i cswSa. N Richards, L schyorts, Mrs Y 4
ess seSsss' bafs. TSsa9;sa gss asy,
am ssrp,n.sr ,sir. and two sellSrsq, l,s, Mr. nrs
s:. i%s, NJ. :'s:ss s:Sssl Ma n:
isai. MARSH wife aud child; Gee Rysnd, Mcdoldreh
snS siE MsrSar sa and sTs osn ss
wife aud two sa,arcn r.r, and Obi o. Com Green Rev
ssdtss ssi'Hn ,Decas % MoLsasS so.. s:: hss.
Mr. nirth ! iiey bol.-gne geo wallaee chss koahe
T cdi 'sa n srssshs s. sn G.
IL q Annoy, smsaden, Hughes q Ferry. II Shaw.
i Rsy@aai 4 " isaiy. Lane aud wife v TabcI. . 4
S:s. s ano f sSi" NJ.
xiSsr End vie randsrson Mrs 20 rom saa matt
arss ssoTD i Nor s.d'n w.o" S,"' S .y y'' cSa.. on
Mqlnenaa "a vie, wm anderson, VIM WsrmIsy Louis
iinsh. Themss aeDsnaIa. David VASE James and
ssil . Tower, u 4 Mansfield, % Bscsmsn n n,o a.
lehn !, lpn, leigh,on " nanhsdrisk A McCrsa A J
ychu snah n Wagner, lawson Single OF, a boger,
B'as-. I rsIarssn. Iscssf--sDl ~ 10 the siess