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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05
TEE GREAT FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. Among the pllhcipa
losers by tho fire at Sixth ana MarAe'S,s ." va, ..
'' ,,,,re who estimate their loss at $4,000 on
e3taso hnre is an insurance OF $4,000 The loss Of
Mis- Perot a Co.. wholesale druggists, WIS hot "a
@ "a M frst estimated amounting to SCV9 IN stock
NE Indug belonged to the estate OF Joseph NJ Tomas
and cost $4,000 The second story was OCCUPIED BY
9u Rr,thers dealers IN hat and straw goods, whose
t"cT Vas entirely destroyed McSsrs Perot ~ Co. are
insured The loss OF Leers Bros dealers III betting
h" aud wire sleyes at No 623 Market ST. Is estimated
a, So oO and covered by insurance The upper portion
OF the building occupied by william Pa3i as 2 9GSs
nd shoe store and his Is about SSoOO winch n flly
tnsrrsd Craed q Jorden. wholesale grocers, No. Oh
Wsrkefst estimate their loss at $4,000 principally from
water they fully covered by insurance me s.o.,
~ IIoyd Suplec & Walton, hardware merchants, Wa
ned at sos 900 and was insured for $4,000 The total
loss by water and fire is estimated AZ s4ooVoo Inc ors
~ the IRA was the accidental upsetting VI lamp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

The unexpected production of one OF the
Congressional Reconstruction measures as IL
bar against punishment to Mr. jefferson Davis
was answered yesterday by Mr.. Dana, with the
striking argument that to admit this plea
would be to place a premium ON perjury, by
leaving the old Constitutional punishment OF
treason in full force on those who never
held office, while those who had taken the
official oath to support the Constitution oil
the United States, and had broken it, wOuId
be relieved from any penalty save disa-
bility to hold Office again. The report
does not show tat Mr.. O'ConOr made any sat
isfactory reply to this. He did, however, III
turn press strong point against the Govern
ment by holding it up as repugnant to the
worlds idea of humanity to deal for four years
, in the leaders in Il war as men in all respects
equal in official rank, and honorable enough to
be treated with. and then, with the coming OF
npacc. to hang these same men as traitors.
The country will not be surprised to learn
that the Court was divided on the motion to
ouash the Indictment. The Chief-Justice was dis
posed to grant it Judge Underwood dissented.
This result is scarcely TO be regretted since
now. on the certificate of disagreement, the
whole case comes up to the full bench OF the
Supreme Court i'm Washington. We make OF
them one prayer: Don't spend there three
wears more over this case. Settle it some way.
Convict and punish the man, or acqult and
Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

The report of the Special Commissioners ap-
roirtcd by the President to inspect the Pacific
Railroad shows the facts on which it was re-
ported that a movement was on foot to stop
the Government subsidy. Cottonwood ties III
Platte Valley, lack of ballas,ing, eight miles OF
temporary bridges, insufficient excavations, en-
bankments so narrow in places that the ends
Of the rails project over on either side, and
bad location along parts of the line, with
curves too frequent and short, are some OF the
defects which the Commissioners enumcrate.
They reach the conclusion that nearly SG,jOOODD
must yet be expended on that part OF the road
already constructed before 1t can be SAID to
come up to the legal requirement Chat 1t should
be n frst-class road, fully cqupped), on sup
posed compliance with which the Government
subsidy has been issued. If these statements
can be depended upon, they certainly indicate
n state of affairs calling for Congressional
investigation before much more money IS spent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

naturalized) men than she formerly had, but a
great many more women and children, to say
nothing of thousands of Chinese who never
seek to become citizens. Her diggers and
washers have mainly passed on to Nevada,
Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska or the unseen
world-but she has twice as many families now
as she had in 1856, while her growth in wealth,
civilization, comfort, has been rapid and secure.
She grows far more Grain, has more Cattle,
Sheep, &c, vastly more and larger farms,
orchards, gardens, vineyards, and is, in every
thing but voters, far ahead of the California
of ii6
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

We have a report, which seems to be anthem
tic, that the seat of the Hon. John Nor
rissey in the next House will DO contested, in
spite of his large majority. The ground of con
test mentioned is that he has not been long
enough a citizen to entitle him to seat. We
believe a like objection will be made to any
colored Representative or Senator who has
been emancipated since 1862. If So the de-
Tense Of the right to sit Of either of the Mem
bers whose seats are thus disputed, will doubt
less be able and exhaustive
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05
NATIONAL BOARD or TRADE.
GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPH LINEs-REsUMPrIoE
OF SPECIE PAYMENTS.

| GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPH LINEs-REsUMPrIox
OF SPECIE PAYMENTS.
CINCINNATI Dec. 4-The Mobile Chamber CT
Commerce admitted. The President addressed the
Board The Board ~ Trade OF Norfolk. Va, the deie
gates from Springfield ono those from Coene bla nn
Jet OF American shipping came up from yesterday
Exchange in effect that American shipping can oe TO
stored TO its condition OF supremacy on Tue ocean rOn
which II was driven by rebellion The New.fo propo-
siton is that We be allowed to buy vessels wherever ny
obtained at the cheapest rate ana SAT- them uhuof
the American flag The COMMITTEE on IeIegraPhhs To
or That the National Board OF Trade recommend th. ,dOpass
siaple communication between different points Of tie county NAB
MIR MYERS Of ST. Louis thought It desirable that Con:
gress should by legal enactment restore the currency %
the nation specie basis as soon as practicable Inc
Albany delegation favored specie payment. .,
Mr Loney OF Baltimore offered resolution ,f
ing Congress TO pass Law orbladng ng e r ns or
other currency and requiring the Secretary 70
the surplus com ioT s per Tg Se hSest bidder and Il
bonds so purchased to be Immediately Cancelled
Mr. Loney also offered the following -. ,,,.,,.of.
Rsi That this recommend 70 Congress ne 2asssge
law requiring the Seereia Of the easary to buy ~ ~ Loo
due year 1909 no Tor 100 those d ' as doe.
to be canc,.ed
Mr. Ropes Of Boston thought the duty OF me Goyern
ment TO mike provision for the gra0Na ,sars
legal tender notes not arbitrarily DuI 10 "io" N'
MIR Nazero thought the difficulties IN the Wy o
sumption Of specie payments were rather 'n'"e'""-'
than real. ....,r r,o asuras
that would make two classes az money Leta, uJna
notes should possible be raised 10 soit hnA
Mr. Minnie OF Chicago SAID THAT he ~ "a "a
at once rercnch expenses, and then reduce 'no i"
interest OF the debt ~, ~, q, ,,or,,,snt
should do as II done by business firms II ley .,na
nay their debts NJ once, they get All extension " re
and 20 TO work Outstanding resources Nc n.y. 20 ~
sources beyond measure and two or thte ,p Win
cessfu crops growth aud prosperity III 'hc 'o" "
help us out OF our difficulties. ,,o Within tvs
MIR Benjamin thought resumption pos ssYnordtuTe by
wears His plan more ee0nonSi' be rsJnced AZ
mo Government The expenses coma po -, -, ths
least ono hundred millions. which conld We Una he rs
retirement OF legal tenders ana to Sa Legal fender
CURED 10 keep specie reserve o4""
reserve required. -, 4. .,o poor1 ~ Trade TO
A social supper was given TO tne h ia THOMAS n
night by the city, IN flAes OpetSS -
W6istaCb Mayor OF Cincinnati presided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

The President is trying to save himself from
his friends. Hitherto they have had a pleas
ant habit of peddling out premature copies of
his messages. This time they have already
stolen it's thankfulness and piety but as these
form only small-not to say Improbable
part of the document, the newspapers have
refused to bid for them, and the alarmed
President has put his more salable wickedness
under lock ard key, to be precjpitated upon
Congress only in manuscript, and then left to
such scramble as the news gatherers may choose
to mako for it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

,z,, abnsejnjo. The Alabama CLAIMS Ne'c-
y, ty hOyICS1b" risijan Temperance Conrenton,
E Gggjcd Alire, Woman Suffrage; Amcrcen P TS
@H[ as5s ~ Wo@icidc National Guard Ere an
& TySoS@"G,cGgthc Tdcater Comique parhaily, des-
HoySd, The Lartig Homicide Ih , h,3e F mq',
T Z "ocGs Board of CitB CanrGSscr$, At
icDt at S"cdc, Tie Courts and Ihe M9Gcy
NGrief man be toand on the second page; ShP,
-,j"o btelIigcRce on the Hird Literary ON inc
sirth. and Real Estate on the SerenM pages
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

Gen. Grant has been doing full honor to the
Inequalities of his Down-East entertainers.
He endured a reception in Boston on Thurs
day evening, and visit TO the Lowell mills
yesterday, meeting with enthusiastic demon-
STATIONS of popular favor at all points. The
General visits Providence to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

Leading men of Virginia are now petitonng
Congress to continue the Freedmen's Bureau
there, as a measure Of absolute necessity for
the protection of the blacks, until the Recon
structiOn of the State can be accomplished.
Texas and Mississippi feel the same want and
are likely TO make the same petition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

under the control of a single corporation. The
nature of this gigantic combination, effected
by the great Pennsylvania line, while ours
are busy feeling lawyers and procuring injunc-
tons. may be better comprehended in the light
of the fact that it brings under one manage
ment property valued at two hundred and
eighty millions of dollars, and reaches for
freight and passengers from Philadelphia to
Chicago, Cincinnati, and St. Louis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05
,p,zox,-ooy MccoRMIcK's MESSAGE.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 4.-GOv. McCQrinlGs
aeIiyered his annual message before the Arizona egss
tr at Tucson Nov TO- He says that the population u
& TERRITORY has increased during the past year. ana
tho, the taxable property onethrd greater than
% tbat mo- great progress be made SO long as tee
,Dncbc raids continue He compliments the regular
rnons for their bravery exhibited lie faVors the con-
,rnon of the Southern Pacific Railroads as the means
of subiugating tho hostile Indians and OF opening the
countgy 10 settlement The territorial debt Is SO0O
close of the year the Wckenburg and Cababi mines p
well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

The unfortunate railroad bridge at Omaha
has been again swept away, thirty-siX hours
after its completion. The event comes omin-
o,rsly at the same time with the report of the
Pacific Railway Commissioners on the unsub-
stantial nature of some of the bridges on Its
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

The change of Government i'll England Is
now complete. Mr.. Gladstone, on Thursday,
had an audience with the Queen at Windsor,
and formally received appointment as Chief Of
the Ministry. Nothing definite is known as to
the other members Of his Cabinet. John Bright
has been asked TO accept seat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

We still have vague outgivings concerning
Judge Fullerton's action at Washington against
our Internal Revenue officers; and something
positive in the statement that the President Is
about to devolve the responsibility for Dis
rict-Attorney Courtney on the Senate by send
ing to them the nomination of a successor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

The Pennsylvania Central Railroad has at last
effected the actual consolidation with it of its
two main Western connecting routes. The
Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago and the
Pittsburgh Cincinnati and ST. Louis Roads
thus become practically part of the Pennsyl-
vania Central aud over one thousand miles OF
railway, stretching from the seaboard to the
great cities of the MississiDDi VALLEY. DaSs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

The National Board of Trade spent much Of
its time yesterday in free interchange Of
views on the best means for bringing about the
speedy resumption of specie payments. If it
cannot be said that much valuable light was
shed on the subject, it must at least be held
cause for congratuation that so healthy state
of public feeling on the subject was generally
deyalonpd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

Very wcn-contrycd and complete measures
have Just been taken TO extend the Indian
war. by the unprovokcd murder OF leHo"
Smoke, a Chief OF the Omahas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

The second lecture of the American Institute
Scientific Course was given last evening by
Prof. Alexander of Princeton College, on the
Telescope. A sketch of this highly interesting
and instructive lecture is printed in another
cnlnnn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05
cGetn'2lorJs DyGiIn Gribm1rA.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5. 1858.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

The impcachcrs of the Governor Of Florida
have lost their case. The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
and his supporters having left no stone I'M
turned to carry the impeachment, can now do
nothing more crcditablc to themselves than stay
hnntnn-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

The proceedings of the New-Engand CnriS-
tan Temperance Convention, report OF Which
Is printed on the second page, were exceedingly
spirited. and presage an active Temperance
campaign during the coming Winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

The Cole Hjscocl, murder trial has been con-
cludcd and the case given to the jury. no YER
dict had been reached at late hour last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

The Washington diplomats look upon DiSfa-
ellis resignation as the end OF MIR. KeleFdy john
son's settlement of Che Alabama claims.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05
CALIFORNIA does not seem to grow very fast,
if we take her aggregate vote for President as
a standard. That was
In 1852 7G,O33 In 1860. 49,. 1908
In lSJG...1l092l In 1864. .... l0J,915
N 1879 tUSGm

Hence it appears that California contains
fewer voters in 1868 than she did i'll 1856. And,
when we consider that she lost scarcely man
by our late Civil War, while she doubtless
gained some who fled to her to escape the
draft, it might be supposed that her population
was declining.
We Judge, however, that the fact is other
WISE. She may have fewer American born (0r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05
Bas;nfss JOti:ts.
STERLING SILVER WARE,
FINE ELrcrRo.PIArED WARE.


FIyE ELECrROPLATED WARE.
coe., cruKyG Co Of Providence r j. having me
i, s,s..ory OF SOLID SLvEHvAUB ~ TnR WORLD VAN '"'
st improved machinery all employing The most skilled labor are
d TO Offer m az co l variety Of new and beautiful de'us Ia DIN
NrR SERVICES TIA sxHvCE and every article specially H
UoLIDN rli BRIDAL GIFTS
The, Offer $50 cir w,lknown and uurvaiei Nickel Silver Electro
ri tel Ware n which they Introduced patterns Of rare ee
ce TIE Solid Silver guaranteed to he Of sterling rur'5 " L. ;
Mint hsv TIE guaranteed to be superior to Inc hn'
sbeGei Wsre ,..-,
Order. yct from trade only but these goods may be obtained
from r.spo.s DIE srs everywhere
4iat- '-''- p ~ "
sa,,e Ns@,'@ ccsHlM hPrcO E''''''r''''
GoruAu MsSrTscTuElNs Co,
GOEHAM ELECTRO PLATE, at prices estao-
ished by the Manufacturers
ADAM, PEIcS L Co, No 20 Johnst. n Y
NJ. j. PAILLARD x Co.,
No 81 Mens up stairs or the HOAdsyihs LARGEST and
finest stock Of
Musical Boxes
ever collected 10 this city, They beer carefully selected 'nd car
DOT fail TO please tie most exciting
PrcEs AIR WITHIN THE ALL. Popular operate aAi
Sacred tunes arranged in variety Of vays
Tns ToyslrcAL Box very desirable flsyhng f2- children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05
ELGN (Illinois) WATCHES.


IT OPERATES LIKE MAGIC. Mrs. WINsLow's
sooruNe Strip for children ehing sens tie guns reduces
uaaumAon asy all pain Sure regulate be bowels Perfectly
..f In all eases as millions Of mothers testify
oEces No us FutOat HewYOk and No 2o5 High HolbOrn
London. England.
Be and cal for
Mas wISsIows SOOTHING syrup"
having the facsimile Of CURTIS PERKINS the outside wrapper
All others base mutations
TESTED BY TME.-FOr Throat Diseases,
Cold Coughs BRONCHIAL TEOcHEs have pr0rd their
efficacy b. many years The good effects resulting from the
many worthless limitations Obtain
oulr Browns Bronchial Troches"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-05

AT his second Sunday concert tomorrow
evening" at stpIuway Hall Mr. Thomas VIII hgan be as
sted ~ madame GaZzaiiga and the Hess children The
orebesTa viii play an overture ana scherzo OF schu
,,sIn, Inc NoetUfn FROM The Midsummer NIGHTS Dieam
IN, ranuiaiiseT" LiifOlfs overture 10 Ro
bespeITe" Gonnods ballet OF the RENE dc Saba" ana
a march bY BeIiOz
The New York herald., 1868-03-20
NEW YORK, FRIDAY MARCH 90 lses-TRIPLE SHEET.


DOGS, BIRDS, &C.
IL KINDS or FANCY DOGS AND BIRDS FOR
"A sale-Medicnes for all diseases Prepared food for
mocking BIRDS at B. DOvEYS Nos and6 Greene street
Canal.
LII BREEDS CHOICE DOGS AND MEDICINEs-
"A FRANCIS BUTLER, No. Peck alp. Buffers Infai-
BILE Mango Cure and Flea Exninator rs centa Buffers
work, "a Extra stock Dogs
noG AND PIGEON STORE, 81 NEW CHAMBERS
streetAn choice breeds bought sold Stock Dogs,
all kinds. JAMES YOUNG.
E,oR SALE SHETLAND PONIES, ONE PAIR ROCKY
II Mountain Elks, one pair Roe Deers, White Swans,
Golden and Silver Pheasants, Poland Fowls California
Quais Piping Bufnches and large variety Of other Fancy
Is Chatham street, near Chambers street.
The New York herald., 1868-03-20
HORSES, CARRIAGES, &C.
TON 4 VAN TAssELL's

N
"A qHs,s qHSssE Mnsf HuSyfSS : fS%s,y,Ils,p SnsT
liz East Thirteenth street, Marble Stables, Fourth
avenue.
Down town ONCE and saesroom, 60 Liberty street.
Regular sales Of Horses and Carriages Tuesday and
Gentlemen having private establishments which they wish
10 dispose of well those wishing to purchase anything
in the horse line viii find to their advantage to give
Our dealings are almost exclua,vey with merchants
business men, and establishments is conducted the
same princpes which govern honorable
adjacent.
Parties wishing TO buy or sell Carriage Teams Road Horses
to their ADVANTAGE register either al our mart or al
down town office and saesroon " Liberty street. Mas
CATALOGUE OF To-DAY,s SALE
BAY HORSE, 16 hands, years. kind and true In all har-
TEAM sY isa sGTss yss Is hands, kin. in
al harness. very stylish; splendid family tot close
EG se1ss Rnqsis PACING iss hands, kind in
all harness. fast traveller unsurpassed HORSE warranted
harness. fast traveller warranted sound.
BLACK HORSE, 1877 hands, syears kind in all harness
splendid express or draught horse; warranted sound
aENTEPMASs earEhNhTERiR 1hKh TGeFoHF FoAEToS Consisting
BAY MARE, years tets spring, 16% hands kind N all
minutes, and WarransS pereey soan together with "
TOP WAGON, made y Brewster also Hsrness, Blankets,
GRAY HORSE, Is hands, years. kind in all harness;
traveller; he sired by the celebrated horse Tom Wonder,
and OF superior Canadian mare warranted perfectly
BAY MARE, years, iSh hands; been used to all har-
known 40 the Jones team.
Ests6nshment sold te pay charges comprising BLACK
eier together with Dusenbuy Van Dazen Top Wagon and
'e sAY Aariss MoksE kssEsrs' M Robes WHIP S i i.
fast very fine saddle pony and ia warranted
Several other Horses, Wagons Harness. &C. Description
time Of sale.
The New York herald., 1868-03-20
TRAyELLERs' GUIDE.

TTUpsON RIVER AND HARLEM RAILR0Aps.-
and wesssrn irsns New York via Hudson River Rail:
s.s ThIS,ieth street Tenth and 10 ~ and
Nm p and II z. NJ, and via Harlem Railroad, Twenty
si,5 street and Fourth avenue, at II A. ~ aud ~ r
s,pdava -~~cA--~-~UR~
Sleeping cars attached 10 80 and n r. n: trsins 49,.
WILLIAM n. vANDERRILE vica Pr~shns 4
The New York herald., 1868-03-20

A TTENTIoN is CALLED TO THE SALE THIS DAY,
IA at the salesroom No. Duane street, u o'clock M
Of the celebrated troting Horse Hambln Allen Is high
old fne prompt driver with great style and very hand
Park last s to road wag:n sa the rate Of a7 he war
he believed be of the finest gentenans horses
for speed and style that gees the the property Of
private gentleman and sold only Of business
barrassnents. Sale positive and without reserve by
JOHN L. VANDEWATER, Auctloneer
No. "a Duane street.
The New York herald., 1868-03-20

A STYLE, SPEED AND BEAUTY-ro BE SOLD
n. this day, at 12 O'Clock NJ, at auctic No. "a
Duane street, very handsome stylish and xed Horse,
pure Morgan stock out Of Thoroughbred rod aised II
gentle in all harness under saddle, and Of the
finest roadstes in the city, has otted public In and
will trot in 5 any day. Also road Wagon, made by Brews
ter in good order with set Of Harness. by Gibson Also
Blankets &C. The whole the property OF private gentleman
Sold without faseree.
JOHN Q. gANDEWATER, Auctloneer, q Duane 81.
The New York herald., 1868-03-20
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

A SMALL CAPITAL OF $500 WILL PURCHASE HALF
n Of cash established business with and perma.
nent weekly receipts.
The New York herald., 1868-03-20

A RARE CHANCE.-Sl, 900 WILL SECURE PARTNER.
shin in an old established publishing business with
good salary large profits and no risk Apply las Fulton
street, room No. g.
The New York herald., 1868-03-20

Exempt Fircmen's Bencyolent Fund with great pleasure
acknowledges the receipt Of o. by the hands OF Alonzo
siose ESQ., Treasurer the Freens Ball Committee being
The net of the Thirty Annual Ball.
and Q:Shan Fund Of the Late Volunteer Fire Department.
: JOHN s. GILES, Treasurer
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-12-18
SOCIAL FESTIVITIES IN NEW YORK,

Notwithstanding the dulness of mon
ey, New York is whirling in maze
ofsocial delights, and enjoy ng itself
nightly with the most reckless extrav-
igance. The 'upper-class' fashionables
have their afternoon and evening re-
ceptions, at which none but the most
stylish and refined pleasures are allow
cd on.the card. For the next circle,
there arc parties, Germans opera and
concerts inumerable, but when these
grow tiresome, the art galleries can be
visited and Laura Matilda can uCter
pretty criticisms to her hearts content
For the third class, 1.-The s'com Portable"
people, who are not particularly fash
ionable-- there are plenty of balls, jolly
parties, and plays of all sorts, which
ara generally better enjoyed than the
more elevated entertainments of the
top circle. All the ball rooms are en-
gagged -or the winter, and more would
be engaged il they had them. The
multitude of people old AID young,
who have nothing but their wages to
live on III the hard old way, ana some
of them are likely to suffer before the
winter is ovo:, but for those who can
atfor enjoyment, the season is as bril-
liant as the giddiest could desire.