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III. G. HOVER,

has opened first class
BOOT, SHOE, HAT AND car STORE.
at the old stand on Main Street, BiOomsburg. His
stock il composed Of the very latest and best styles
ever offered To The citz'ns of Co oiun,bil County.
He eau accommodate the public with the following
kiu'is aud nj cheap prices:
Mems cali boots, fine, mems kip, double sole,
Boys chiId's boots, Mems glove kid, Congress- &C.
Mems glove hid Banoral shoes, Mems. wOinen's
boys, aud misses glove kid lasting gaiicIs WOmep's
gluve Kids, very ane, Women's line goat morocco
ba lmoras. Womrn's mems morocco and calf shoes,
common shoes, Misses aud childs shoes. Mems,
wonea'> misses', boys, ani child's slippers. lie
also keeps great variety Of
HATS, GAPS, AND STRAW GOODS
Of every Kind, at the lowest prices, both for cash
and ruun;ry proaDre.
Remember the attraction is in our goods. Dant
bc alarmed at the cry Of high prices but call nd.
sec for yourselves, Respectfully,
H. c. HOVER.
Sept I, 1867.
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's'lIE COLUMBIA HOUSE.
u. u. s'r0uNEEs, Proprietor,

This Wn new stand lately fitted up for the nccomno
dation of the travelling public generally. situated on
Main Sircei. few doors above the Court uOnse. On
what is known hs The "K',bbison property" u is
tcHt,aly located IL. u town. III ,st plcascnt place
for n",s to stop besides being in that part of town
whrvc t'ir majority Ot the business !. beng lone.
The ro?rinor feels confident that he Is prepared
o gave general satisfaction 10 his guests, ana would
solicit u fni' pn,iior of the public patronage.
fioo.,,sbn.g, May ~. ltb7.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate OF Philip Salzig, late of Centre twp,
deceased.
Letters testa,nGntary on tho estate Of Philip Sal
zig late OF Cenire township Columbia county. deed.
have been granted by the Register OF Columbia CO.,
to samu.l Neyhnrh, residing IN Centre township.
Al persons having claims against The estate Of
the deccdnnt are reluivcd 10 present them for settle
iicnt to the Executor aud those indebted 10 the rs
tatc requested To make immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
SAMUEL NEYHaRD, Executuf.
Centre. Oct 81, 1868 -Gw
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Ea1" DONATION. The friends of Rev. a.
II. Irvine and U. I. Swcngel, will make
them donation visit, at the Evangelical
Parsonage, in Evansville, on Thursday, the
10Th OF December, 1865. An are respect
fully invited to attend. BY order of Con-
mitteo. .f. - !. .,.s d.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

EsT" lt.is with pleasure that We announce
that Harvey II. Grotz, Esq, son of John
H., has received tho appointment of Teller
in First National Bank, at this place. lie
is u young man of liuc qualifications for
this position, and will make on affable and
correct bank officer 1t is good appoint.
mcnt, and one well deserved to bo made.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

DS' ALIEN, Of the IERiumspon Daily
Standard, has our thanks Tor past iavors. -
AS to the Turkey, we always have one on
Christmas. You're entirely welcome to
visit US on that day ; but past experience
satisfies us that you're not much Of hand
on Turkey. Hadn't you better send OSCAR
DOWN. ,-.tt
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DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS.

Aud Ca'arrh, treated with the utmost success, by
IsAhCs. NJ. d.. Oeu!isi and Aurist (forincry ofLey.
den, iiolland,) No. sO5 Arch sti,et. PHtI.AUA.-
Testimonials from the most reliable sources In the
City aud County can be seen al his Office. The med
icai faculty invited Ia accompany their patients
a. h" has a." .so,nts in his pIa.iicc ARTIFICIAL
EYES, inserted without Pam. No charge for cxau,
'naiion. tApril aj. iSG6.-iy
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

nsr Tic plo$ilcat's Message has taken
up much CT tho. space in to days Demo-
Graf. II will repay al! Of our readers t.
give It u ca.t!u! nerusal, 1t is an able state
paper.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

asS- The next term Ct Court in tlis place
willcptinue two weeks. The Jurors will
he drawn in tho course ola few days. The
list will appear in tie next DEMocRAT.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

ecs" FInE-On Saturday evening last o
fire broke out in the house occupied by
John lsleman on Iron Street. But little
damage was done save the burning of a
slight hole in the ceiling and roof. Its ear
ly discovery and the prompt presence Of the
"Rescuc" accounts for the speedy sgaelch.
ing out of tho flames.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

ssAs An order has been issued for the
holding Of two weeks Court at our next
term, commencing on the first Monday in
February. Twenty Grand and one
hundred Petit Jurors will DO drawn ior this
term. The Commonwealth causes will, in
all probability, occupy the entire first week.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

Ma- Col. NJ. S. Quay, cx-Mcnlbcr Of the
Legislature and leading Radical in the West
cru part Of the State, has started a new
weekly paper, eight pages, at Beaver.
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NOTICE OF INCORPORATION.

Notice 10 hereby given, that application has been
Inade 20 the Court Oi Coiamon Pleas Of ColumbD
County. 20 grant Charte, of lnc0r p0ration 10 tho
"COluMbin county Agrnniiuraf. Horticultural mud
Mechanical Association" thu object 0f said Associ
alton being 10 improve agriculture. horticulture.
household, d0aestir mud nt chanicaI arts.
NlunInkburu, October Z, leUs-N.
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ConjUgal love,

AND THE HAPPINESS OF TRUE MARRIAGE.
Essays ron Yousd Mgs. on ths Errors. hbu.cs and
piscas"s which destroy the Manly Powers aud create
in'p'diitnis 10 marriage, with sure means of relief
sem ~ sealed letter en- ,clopc free of Charge Ad
dc's HOWARD ASSUCiATIoN. Box r., Pliiadcl-
pNia'fi July ~, Ieus-1y.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

tsy Capt. John Yohc, Of Mif'in, sent
the cdiiort Of the, Co'smjian rooster"
mot .scclnyc one in their columns II year
past" That's right, John.
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TO CONSUMPTIy ES,!

The Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON will send .(fro.
tho directions for making aud nsiDg the simple
remedy by which he was cured of n lung affection
aud Hnt dread disrase Consumption. Iiis 0n,y oh
jrr, ~ 10 brn.ft The afflicted and he hopes every
suiarsr " ~ ny this prescription. ~ il vii cost
them nothing, and may prove blessing. Please
address Rev, EDWARD A. WILSON
No lCj soulh Second III cci, Williamsburg, New
YorL.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16
HONS MAIL NORTH
ESY'NA.Y

Three head of stray cattle came 10 my enclosure,
abuUt The last Of June 1873 came ~ my premise,
nhout the lo'h day Of September last, marked al
follows: oec with red aud white spots aud a no tcl
under the right ear, about one yenr old yearina
steer. (Rcd) with notch under the right oar. lin IL
white under the belly; one biindlc heier, tw years
old, with white under he belly and on une hind leg
drooped horns one black heifGr two yssvs old with
white under the belly and on the tail, lao mark ou
The two last named)
Oct. II, 1868. JAMES HESS
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ay The days being short, and no work
done in the Office after night, will account
for our paper Not coming out regularly on
WMlnnSdnYs. ---.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

SENATOR WILSON has bill proposing to
increase the number Of Supreme Judges tc
fourteen.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ERRORs or YOUTH.

gentleman who In early I'M was q vIrtim 10 ihS
~ seminal Wcnkhess, lnv0Inntavv EDiisSIDgs mud
Nervour Ps0stfa'ion and ca'"a ncnr ending hh. days
In hopeless misery. After using numerous raHic.
simple roles nnd pr1s' Iipions that nareivd 4 pcs.
mnnent euro. on brhnlf Of suffering hv~ suliy h~
viii sGId mo same FREQ Of cllnrge Ia ~ who nny
desire II. Address ElGAn TREMAiNE.
Station ". Bible iIoa.. Nrw y.rk
NnNI,inhnrN 1917
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JNFON M A TION

InformatiOn guaranteed To vr0dnco n ,nxntiar,
growth 0f hair npon bnId head or bealdirs. iacs,
also ruenipi III tho rsnovu Of Fimpies, nl0iches.
Glanr. aud beautiful can b. obinned w,thSut charge
by addressing Tuos.F CHAPMAN. Chemist
r.3 BtOndwHy, New York
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WANTED.

A JOURNEYMAN BLACKSMITH who can perform
all kinds Of country work, 10 whom sisady employ.
ment will be given and liberal wnaas paid Apply
10 AMo5 A. HARTMAN,
Oct, ", lbthB. buckhOVn, Col, Co.
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- --.-LlN.l- -~e~

ktD~ The Office of.lhc Nontrose Democrat
is offered for sale, also that Of the Norfaer"
Ienasylcamiaa, published at Great Bend.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

A.L IL. H. ..f., tI.
sJ- Tie formation Of young men S Dem
ocratic clubs is recommended by leading
members of the Democratic party through
ont the Stale.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

sGr Calmpn, Of the Exchange Hotel S.-
loon, opened SIX hundred oysters, on Mon
dry evening last; in one .hour Gal nre mn
uies. - Who can bcatit2
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

~. Wanted, at this Office, several hun
dred dollars on subscription Like to have
it soon.
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sJ-Srrgt, Collins, barber in THE place,
haserected, in front of his shop entrance, a
argc and handsome sign.
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MEM ;ia4i,GE AlO sMlyM sn0P

4. s. CR0SSLEY,
Has opened a Carriage and smi'h shop on Iron ~ a
few doors below Main, in BIuon,sburg, where he
will be- found a, all t,ues ready to repair old work,
make ucw. and in shprt, dO all kinds Of work per
,ainin. 10 his In, o! buSiHcss. As carrinar ronrr
he his supr,iors in this section. Giie intends also
,tobgiii new wagons. Give him call His terms
arc liberal. Repair work Will receive speriai at.
i,utiou. tmybTa-f
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

~" UgNNIss, BLisDsvss AND CArAKRH treated
with the utmost srecess by j. iSAACs NJ. H., Ocuiist
md Aniisi (lormgriy of Leyden, Iiolloni). No. 200
Arch Street Philadelphia, Testirionials from The
most reliable sources city aud country ran b. seen
at his ONCE. The Medical incu'iy are invited 10 nc
company their patients. as lie has no secrets f hi.
practice. ARTIFICIAL EYES inserted wi,hot nay
N" change t"r examination Nov. ~. BG7-Iy
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

geUA There are two fouale students at the
Iowa Agricultural College.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

- PHILADELPHIA March LIST, ISS
h2 We hey ~ inform you ilnt we are pre-
Ess%| pa'edt "iicr for your IN pc,t,un uui usual
~saA=~ assortment oI Millinery GOODS
Consisting Of the newest shapes in Straw silk mud
GlMP Hats, i'"nneis, &r. VeIvsts, silk Good Rib
bons. Flowers, Feathers, Ruchrs, Grapes, iond"s
braihs. ornaments. Nc. &C. We slia u be bappy IL
wnii ~ y"i ai ndr Store, or receive your orders
Prices low for Cash. Yours. &c. ". WARD.
March y. lmo Nos. iU3 IOj x IU7 North sccoud
SIreul Phi ladGluhin.
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I'll Il II u ALING POOL,


Howard tssociaiion Reports. far YOUNG Mg
on tho CRIME OF SOLITUDE. aud the ERROR
ABUSES nnd DISEASES wh,cb da.t,oy the maui
powers. AMI create lDpedmea,s 10 MAKRihGE
wiie sure means ~ relief Sent IN sealed Ieft,r EN-
'coprs, free or rlia'g-. Address DN. !. sKH.I.IN
npUGil ron. Howard Association, Phiiudeiphis, Pa.
June s, Itb7-t.i.
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Bells Specific Pills,

he may recover his health. Mbkr.iherniufci No de-
ny in using this remedy. gives speedy Fsiief and
viii soon efcr, a cure IN all eases Of Seminal Weak
ness, Emissions, Physical and Nervous Dchiii,y and
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fit ~ derived bv using single box. II IL entirely
vegetable aud harmless .ahd no change of diet 10
necessary whilst using them.
Price tine Dollar per b"x with fi'l directions.
Sold by Druggists generally. In places where
they lannal he procured ! VIII srnd ihoni by mnii
postpaid and sccurc ir' N observation rccijpt
The money. Address, J. BRYAN, N. D. si9 .BRoAD.
WAY hrw Yoks.
rrivaie and confidential circulars will be sent to
gsrrHmen frrc,of charge.
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DIR. J. BRY AN. UUNSULTIN {
PHYSICIAN ..
$40 EgOaGVay, New York.

Gives SPECIAL TREATMENT IN all cases or semi
nal. srxutl Urinary and Nervous Diseases IN male
CosriDyarisL t.
To GssrLgsss.-i will send my private and .onn
dental circulars free .. charge, aud Tor No. cents
valuable ',nnii-o on seminai WeasRess, by Dr.. Ron
u. ByLL 100 pages.
70 Iapns i will send my Private Circular with
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cents vau able treat, =" by Dr. JonS HARVEY con
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NRRORS OF YOUTH.

Gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility. Premature Decay, and all the effects of
youth ii iudscreiion viii for the sake Of sulrrn;
humanity, send fee 10 all who need H. the rrcupe
aud difeciians for making the simple remedy by
which he was cured. Sufferers wisliing IN profit by
tha advertisers experience cHu do 50 by adirassnp
q perfect confidence, JOHN B. UGnEN. ~ r.da
Street, New York. May 70. isG7.
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1,HEGLoIY OF MAN Is srRENG1H. A gentle
man who suffered for years from Nervous aud
Genital Debility, Nightly Emissions, aud seminal
Weakness, the result Of Youthful indiscrstioH. and
cameneHr ending his days in hopeless misery, viii
for the sake of suffering man, scnd 10 any nict
cd, the simple means used by him, witch effected u
cure IN few weeks after the failure oi nuniGr aus
medicines. Send u directed envelope and stamp aud
will cost yOu nothing. Address,
EDGAR 1REMAIN. I2alh ii. N, Y. Ciiy
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HAPPINESS OR MISERY.

The viciim of youthful iudiscruiiun destroys hi,
hipPnoss, ruins his prospects, ir so,iai "uioy men
n"''inrc ana 'ie pnru'i "f bnsinc,s and ends ~
life ~ iFery but Ly the timely use Of the long tti.t
and faithful remedy
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-12-16

-. NJ. WHITMoYER, Sec'y
Bloomsbury, Dec. II, lSGs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-19
WASHINGTON.

WARRINGTON. June 1S.-The Chinese
Embassy, the President, General Schofield
General Hancock and other army officers
and a number OF prominen, civilians, were
entertained "a. noon to-day with parade at
Lincoln barracks, with the United States
troops row stationed at Washington, and
also with display OF steam ire apparatus.
Thousands OF spectators we're in attend
Ancc.
This morning Senator Fcssenden hal an
interview with llr. johnson. II being the
first time he has visited the President since
long before The impeachment trial.
By the direction Of the SECRETARY OF War
the leave Of absence, on . eurgeon's certi6-
has been extended 70 the first Of Septem-
Der.
The Senate to-day confirmed the follow
Ing nominations:
John W. Caldwell, Of Ohio, Minister to
Bolivia, vice John Netherlcad, declined;
Robt. Mathews, of Indiana. Consul to Ma
Piles Joseph A. Thompson, of Tennessee,
Consul CT st. James.
The police commissioners this afternoon
pa ;sed a resolution unanimously recogniz-
Ing eayles J. Bowen as Mayor of Wash
ington. Conservative members Of the city
council continue to bold meetings separate
from the Republican members.
The frieads of the Colorado bill ind,
upon examination, that The immediate adj
mission of that State would jeopardixe the
ratification OF the 14.h article Of the amend.
neDt IL The Constitution Of tho United
States, for the reason that the Southern
States oeou 10 bc admitted will be exactly
enough. twenty eight. to iatify that amend
rnens. while the admission Of Colorado now
would require twenty-ninc States; and Is
the Legislature Of Colorado 10 yet 10 be
elected II would substitute IN uncertainty
1bf . certainty.
The Screte Commit>co on Terfitosies has
therefore reported an amolnimcnt to The
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-19
CHICAGO.

The following Is the list of singers from
Europe: Franz Arras, Dresden; J. r. Ill.
Reinbeck, Hamburg; Victor Weller. Co
losne; Rudolph Pallzon, Cologne; Oscar
Huch's, Berlin; Peter Carlsten, Berlin; l..
Hummel, PARIS; Heinrich Hamrel, Paris.
The Cincinnati delegation numbering
nearly five hundred, arrived this afternoon.
The afternoon WAS given TO recreation
In the evening the first grand concert
took place at Fest Hall, at which singers
from Euro,,e were introduced 10 the audi
ence.
The Orchestra is under the leadership of
Hans Bslatka. The total number Is seventy
seven pieces There will be twenty addi-
tional instruments in the Orchestra to NOR
row evening, furnished by New York soci-
cites. The fatigue of their journey, they
arriving here to-day. prevented their az
pesTancc this evening.
The thermometer today stood al 96
In the shade.
The American Association for the ad-
vanclment Of science meets here on the 9th
OF August.
The base ball match bc.v cen the Ath-
le,ics, OF Philadelphia, and the Forest Cities,
OF Rockford, resulted IN favor of the former
by score Of "a to ID.
AT Dexter Park the Queen Of the West
was victorious ia the saddle tTot. and Fanny
Kembe in the harness trot Best time in
the former, 1904 in the later, 2:37i.
The Democrats OF the Twelfth District oil
Illinois to-day nominated William II. Sny-
der, Of Bellevlle, for Congress The Dis
trict is now represented by Jehu Baker
Republican
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FOEk'rIETYa CON0REns.

WASHINGTON, June 1S-SENATR The
Chairman of the Committee on Commerc,
called NJ the b'll for the appointment o
supervising surgeons of marine hospital,
ot the United states. It. authorizes this
President 10 mako the appointment with a
salary OF 5000 per annurl. The bill wa,
passed. Also the hi. 10 amend the act "a
prevent and punish frauds on the revenue
and for other perposes, approved March lst
1868, passed.
Mr.. Chandler called up the bill In relation
to the sale Of vessels 10 beligeren,s.
After debate The bill was passed. but on
motion Of Mr.. Patterson, OF New Hamp.
shire, 1t was subsequently rcconsidered or
the ground that II claims 70 settle . cues.
tion Of International law. Considerable
debate arose, and the bill WAS indefi
niiciy postponed by vote Of II 10 90.
Mi. Hendricks, from the Committee on
Public Lands. reported bill granting land.
TO the State Of Minnesota for the purpose
y University.
, ar, Pomeroy, from the Committee on
.oss offices, reported fsycyably bill auth
o'Hang Ae establishing of line of Ameri
"a. .si- 's,:'i aae passenger steamships between
A'1m Av ,li ans one or more European ports.
MI iisoh' ROM the Committee on Mill.
tary Affairs, rercr.d. with an Amendment
cs.aohsnnE iuies nns articles for the gov
e,lenl o. me army Ct the United States
rlesc the extension OF the railroad from
Washington to Mobile. and other noints in
oouth, ana creating post route from Wash.
ington to Mobile and New Orleans Rcfarrsa
10 the Committee on Pacific Railrosd
Mr. Trumbull called up the hill smcr,,a.
mensary TO the act 10 allow the Limited
states to prosecute appeals and vrits y,
eioI without giving security; which passed.
Ml. irumbail also called up the bill lela.
uvc - the supreme Court Of tho United
6taac:: Il devolves upon the sonior ~
csete Jusiice the Office OF Chief Justice n
60 Of the inability Of the latter mini such
inability be removed. The bin pesecd.
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NEWS
Br TEEEGR.sPH.
TO wmE s&TK.r DEMOCRAT.
Kew YORK.

Nxw YoRx, June 10 Fire engine No
exploded about 8 O'Clock last night, 10 front
Of the Bowery theatre. The oocss'sn o,
the engine being presen. was fire ss OK
Boverv. which was Just sx,inguishsd when
tn. ernios;on took place. There were i've
persons killed, all young men undsr 20
v..ys of ase. Their names are not yet
-, one of them was blown from tbs
.iievslk into the doorway of the Bowery
theatre some twenty feet. The explosion
WAS heard BY the audience In the theatre.
ube rushed out TO ascertain the cause.
The dead bodies were conveyed to the
Tenth Precinct Station house. The appear
ance they presented was horrible u the ex-
srerne some having their brains dashed out.
and others their limbs torn from their
bodies. The wounded will number nearly
40. Many are hurt only slightly. All the
wounded but one, Mr.. +. Clark, OF Connec-
ticut, belonged to this city. II is thought
that three or four more will die Of their in
luries. Tie conclusion nearly overturned
4 passing horse car, which was crowded
with people. The engineer in charge was
not competent, being blacksmith. 3D.
ward Roche, one of the iiremen wounded,
/ states be was about fixing the safcty-vsi,e,
the spring Of which vas broken, when ne
the explosion occurred. the boiler iortu-
natsly exploding downward. Inc utmost
excitement and CONSERVATION cnsued in tho
vicinity Of tho explosion during the night.
hut all is quiet this morning.
The assault case Of Mrs. Pollard against
the Crotly woman was dismissed yester-
day. Pollard has filed . complaint against
his wife for threatening his lie.
Tama Waldrom, the prima donna, has
obtained verdict against Caroline Rich
ings for salary due for professional services
in the opera.
A large number ofvAluable presents from
different German societies ct the west and
other parts Of the United States continue TO
be received by the committee in charge Of
such things for the forthcoming Schutzsn.
fest.
A national convention Of working men IL
called 10 be held In this city on the I'd o.
July, to take into consideration wha
course shall be pursued by them in thu
i ,~ulsks~~1