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STERLING SILVER WARE
AND
FIRE ELECTRO.PLATED WARE

FINE ELECTRO.PLATED WARE.
THE 4ORHAM MANUFACTURING CO.,
OF PROVIDENCE, r. l., having tho largest
manu- factory OF Solid Silver Ware In the
world, with the most improved machinery,
and employing tho most skilled labor, are
enabled to offer an unequalled variety OF
new and beautiful designs in Dinner Ser.
vices, Tea Services. and every article special
~ adapted for Holiday and Bridal Gifts.
They offer also their well-known and I'M
rIvalled Nickel Silver EIectrO-Plated Ware,
in which they have introduced new pat
terms OF rare elegance. The Solid Silver is
guaranteed to be OF sterling purity by u. 8.
Mint assay. The Electro-Plate is guaran-
teed TO DO superior TO the finest Sheffield
ware. Orders received from the Trade only,
but these goods may be obtained from re-
spOnslble dealers everywhere.
''s s'i; ozark G8LtJ@ IL T., $ 5s$
GORHAN MANUFACTURING CO.,
saIesroom No. 8 Maiden Lane, N. Y.
nov5-d&w4Hm
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A HUMAN finger was found recently
by teamster in the streets of Philadel-
phia. 1t was the little finger Of the
left hand OF a man, and had on It a
plain gold ring, on the inside OF which
were the initials, "M. c. 8. TO VIM. 81.
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Exacutor's Sale.

HIHE LATE RESIDENCE OF JAMES
TURNER, deceased, located in the town
OF MartinsviIle, Belmont county, Ohio. This
desirable property will be offered at public
sale ON the premises ON Saturday, March 9Th,
at 10 O'Clock q. m. 1t Is q good Brick Cottage
House, containing seven rooms. all In good
repair. There Is connected with the house
one and a half acres of land upon which
there is some valuable fruit For further
particulars enquire of j. N. Turner, or DIR. i.
Werlich. of Martinsvtll9. Terms cash.
fahq2. III
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NOTICE.

AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE
n Stockholders OF the Norway Iron Man
uiacturing Company will be held at Factory
conner 4th and Clay streets, Saturday, 9th
9SI S5y' a. - A. q. ouARRIER. Pres,t.
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ILLINOIS is now building State
House. The Chicago Post says at the
present rate of expenditure it will cost
from eight to nine millions of dollars.
Ono party has offered to complete it for
four millions and the Post urges the nc
ceptance of the proposition.
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For Rent.
For Rent
For Rent.
apx 9aIe.
Farm for Sale.

I Acres in timber; $50 acres in Grass
and 40 acres in meadow. Good Frame
House, containing rooms and kitch-
boarded barn go by 10 feet; all necessary out
buildings; living water In every held. This
Is q good stock Farm. Apples, CherneS,
mile from School and Church: situated on
Fork Ridge Road, three miles nom Glen
E8stou on B, q o. K. r.; nine miles from
MoundsVille. Price $40 per acre Terms easy
Address, JOHN ID. ROBINSON:
feb25-lW MOundsViIle. w. Va.
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For Sale.

TWO FINE BRICK sToRE-RoOMs with
dwellings attached, containing rooms
each with gas and water, situate In Centre
Wheeling, on Main street. Terms made
easy. JACOB HORNBRoOk.
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For st. Louis Direct.

(LeaVeS Saturday inc 21Ih lhSI.J
THE Fine Steamer ARMADIL-
I epeE% ALO, Capt A. McC2rty. will leave
Wheeling for Evansville, Cairo
ana 81. Louis direct, on Saturday, 9Th inst.
For freight or passage apply TO.
feb28 ct 1, H. MONG, Agent.
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Special Wntitss.
Consumption Can be Cured.

An Eastern medical periodical gives an
interesting account OF the complete cure OF
Mrs. Amos Staufer, of Manor, Lancaster
county Pa, OF her hereditary Consumption.
Her parents and several brothers and SIS
tiers died OF this terrible disease. Mrs. Stauf-
fer was herself reduced to a mere skeleton;
the pnlse at 14O; her breathing painfully dit-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. very excessive; diar-
rhoea worse than chronic, and her condition
go hopeless that at a conference OF the
old and skillful physlcIans she was pro-
nounced incurable. At this stage OF the dis
ease, DIR. 8. b. Hartman, of MillerGville, Lam
caster county, Pa, a physician of fourteen
years standing, prescribed MISHLER'5
HERB BITTERS. The patient soon ex-
perienced pleasing invlEorating sensation
throughout her system, and encouraged by
her friends to continue under DIR. Hart
mans treatment, abe did so, gradually I'M
proving under Increased doses according TO
her strength, until she entirely recovered.
Mrs. Stauf1er Is still living, in the full enjoy
ment OF perfect health. o. B. Herr, ESQ.,
President ofthe Lancaster County CPa.) Ma
tlonal Bank, substantIatea the particulars
of this most wonderful case.
Sold by all druggists and storekeepers.
DIR. 3. b. HARTMAN G& CO.,
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Very Desirable Property For Sale.

TAM AUTHORIZED TO SELL THAT
i very valuable property fronting on Water
street and at present occupied by MeSSr5. A.
NJ. Adamg& Co, ClothieTS. Possession giSen
April LIST, 1862. The Sprlgg House 1s now
leased to first rate company. whose 1nten-
ton is to make it one OF the best Hotels in
the Western country, which fact should be
q great inducement to purchRseEs.
THOS. O'BRIEN,
feb22 Real Estate Agent.
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Hotel Property For Sale.

U,HE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS AT PRI-
vate sale the Hotel Stand in BenwOOd,
known as the NATIONAL HOUSE. This
includes all the necessary buildings for
tavern stand.
Apply on tho premises to
feb23-lw" JOSEPH WILSON.
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Notice,

HVHE UNDERSIGNED, HAVINGTAKEN
a house on Market street, opposite the
Post Ofice, respectfully announces to his
friends and the public generally that he is
Picture Glass. Sash, Putty, Paint Brushes,
etc. Also, to do House and Sign Painting,
Granting and Glazing. Mixed Paints, all
colors: Glass cut to any size.
febN;-lW% MATTHEW w, MILLER.
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aew advertisements.

0@REL7GIOUs NOTICE-..E9GL1sH
CSnhrmatIon and Communion tomorrow
at lOL A. N. Ch1Idren's Church At z: n n;
Preaching at ~ P. N. Rev. d. Enooes VI
Lebanon, Pa, viii occupy the pulpit. i,
SUBJHCTS-EorenOon, "A LowIy Ohrlst.
Evening, "Che Guilt and Danger OF Procras-
- RaatS FREQ 1eOLI
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REMOVAL.

REMOVAL.
m n. LOGAN & co. WILL REMOVE
March lst to the new rooms at "Br1dBe
Corner" opposite the Grant House, where
they will continue the WHOLESALE.
DRUG BUSINESS under the hrm naho Oh
LOGAN. LIST q co"
the penerous patronage which has hereto
fore been extended us. With an ample
stock, and Increased facilities, we feel conn.
dent that we can render satisfaction In goods
and prices to all who may favor as Win
their orders. LOGAN, LIST d CO,
Wholesale Druggists.
feb27 Bridge Corner.
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Sundr1eS

r AND PLAs TER, CALCINEDP
| Hydraulic Cement White Lime, Com
mon Lime, &C, in store and for sale low.
METCALF q BURT.
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feb19-d&wtd

For Sale, Valuable PROPERTY.
GITUATEQ ON RANDOLPH ST. MAR
~ T IN! EERRY, Ohio, consisting OF two
19ts: upon Wh1eh Is q good tWo-sfofy Brick
ao9se containing six rooms and an exceI-
lent cellar. There is also on the preEnfseS n
FoT particulars enquire on the premises.
1eDl6.ZWe JOHN F$EEVNIER
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For Sale

A FINE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
good order-a desirable situation. at The
west end Of bridgeport Ohio, corner lot 10 BY
UO leet. with good wen. large barn with
shEubbery, fruit trees, grapes, &C. WIN be
SOLO on easy terms Apply 70 =
Or Mt ONCE OF Sheridan C6Sf &orRS: MIR
ke et ST.; 9PPo' Union St. Wheeling, W. Va.
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Flour Barrels Wanted.

0OO SECOND HAND BARRELS, IN
OUU good order, for which we will pay
fair price. METCALE d BURT.
felI24. 2tW&S
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nNTVERSAIIST.

DEv. d. BACON WILL PREACH IN
h Tho2. Hornbrook's Hall, on sunday,
the LIST OF Mach, forenoon and at night al
the usual hours OF preaching teb21-lC"
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Dissolution.

NlHE PARTNERSHIP HEREI OFORE
il existing under the firm name OF Miller
q McAdams, Painters, Glaciers and Paper
Hangers. was dissolved on the 22d inst. by
mutual consent.
Persons knowing themselves Indebted will
please call and settle, and those having
claims against the firm will please present
them to either of the undersigned.
MATTHEW w. MILLER. Z
JANIS MCADAMS.
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Swedish Steel PIOW wings.
A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. IRON Pillow
n Wings, English and American Cast
Steel AnVlls, Bellows, VIses, BrOiden's
Horse Shoes, Pittsburgh Iron, Norway Iron,
Nail Rods, Springs, AXles, &c.
METCALF & BURT.
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.ATTENTION BALTIC9!

TOHE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF the Club for the election of Officers
for the Coming year, will be held at OTIS
Hall, corner OF Monroe & Market streets, on
Monday evening March list.
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Bar Iron.
Ne Plus Ultra Lime.

1nn BBLs. NE PLUS ULTRA LIME
IUU fresh burnt, received by
p. q. HILDRETH & BRO.
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Notice.

T WILL CONTINUE TO CARRY ON THE
i Business at the old Stand. Market Street
south OF John, opposite CulbertsOn d fish
trOnage extended to the late nTm, would
respectfully ask liberal share OF the same,
feb26.2tH JAMES MCADAMS.
The New York herald., 1869-12-16
SUPERIOR C0UST-spsCIAL Team.
The Hinrkley Divorce suit-Opinion by Judge
Freedman.

The HinrIxIey Divorce Sut-Opinf0n by Judge
Freedman.
Noses S. Rinckley ps. Martha A. HtncR,ey.--In
this interesting case, the particulars OF which
were duly recorded at the time OF trial, Judge
Freedman has delivered the following opin-
ion:-This is an action for divorce upon
the ground OF adultery. The answer contains a
general denial. Upon the written consent OF the
attorneys an order was granted ana entered that
the issues The shall be settled, be referred 10
O referee named in the order TO hear and determine
the same. No settlement OF issues took place. The
reference was proceeded with, however and con-
cluded, and o report made IN favor OF the
p aintiif. l am inclined to think that the
whole proceedings are irregular and III excess OF the
authority conferred under the order OF reference
made. But objections OF stu graver import may
be urged against confirmation " the report. The
attorney ior ne defendant, as appears from The re-
port, as present at the reference but confined him
self to slight crosseXaminatlon OF plalntiifs
nesses. When plaintin rested the question OF de-
1endant's adultery depended wlolly upon differences
TO De drawn rom purely crcumstantal evidence,
given almost exclusively by witness who could not
write her own name Defendants attorney moved
for dismissal OF the COMPLIANT upon the ground
that The evidence was insufficient, which motion
No evidence offered behalf of the defend
ant. On the contrary upon the submission OF
the referees report the written consent OF defend.
ants attorney To the confirmation OF the report and
To the entry Of judgment IN accordance Herewith
was handed TO me. This conduct on tue part or the
so unprolessona and was In TACT utterly at
ance with the duty which he owed rs attorney to
the defendant under the circumstances. that deter
mined TO make, and did make, some Inquiries out
side OF the record. The result was that nave salts
fed myself thar the defendant was consigned TO the
unatlc asylum on Blackwell's Island wnhn ten
days after the service of the summons on her. that
she was confined there alleged lunatic
aL the tlme ner answer and u idavlt oi
merits purport to have been sworn TO by
her before notary public OF this city, whose
name does appear IN the list Of notaries and az
produced by her attorney ana rened upon by him as
an authority Tor him TO appear Tor her and bind her
by his acts has been altered and that she remained
thus confined unt after the report OF the referee
had been procured. The whole conduct therefore,
of defendants attorney amounts, TO say the very
ieast, To an imposition upon The court, and mas
much az IN addition thereto the evidence taken
before the referee Is OF very unsatisfactory charac
ter the motion for the confirmation OF the report
and Tor Judgment must be denied.
The New York herald., 1869-12-16
FAILURE In The HARDWARE TRADE.
Suspension of the Firm of Richard Patrick {

Suspension of the Firm of Richard Patrick s.
Co.
Much surprise was expressed In financial and
business circles yesterday when 1t was announced
that the eminent hardware firm OF Richard Patrick
4 Co. had failed, and the event was the principal
topic of conversation during business hours. The
nrm stood very high, and was considered one Of the
wealtnlest and strongest In the city, and their sud-
den collapse was, therefore, complete surprise.
Mr.. Bicnara Patrick, the senior partner, CON-
mcnced his career clerk to Erastus Corning, of
Albany and was there educated to the hardware
trade. About thirty years ago Mr.. Patrick left
Erastus Corning ana came to New York,
lormlng some important English connections.
lie started business In Pearl street. under
the style OF Richard Patrick Co., which has always
been the firm name In New York. soon after starting
business in this city. Mr.. Patrick became connected
with the well known English hardware hrm Of
Joseph Farrell 4 Sons, of Wolvernampton Eng
land, and acquired large wealth by this connection.
business IN New York city, and his wealth at
that ums was estimated ut $loo0,ooo. He
soon afterwards, however, embarked IN the
earliest hardware merchants In San Fran
cisco. tbs ar9 nelng william ATord C Co. srn san
Mr.. Ayord retired from the firm very wealthy about
two years since. and the frm then Became kicharg
Patrick a Co., New York and San Francisco-a
younger protleI managing the Chiuornia ousihebs.
Tue nrm OF Richard Patrick Co. has
ever been the leading one In the hardware trade
on the Pacific coast aud Mr.. Patrick's move
menls were always followed closely by the other
merchants IN his line In the city OF san Francisco.
Tue lirm made speciality OF nnis Just as stewart,
Claflu and other leading dry goods merchants make
III some staple brand or sneetings or prints. The
nrm would manipulate the price or nails UP and
down ana ut times nave created no small amount
OF excitement on the Pacific coast. Mr.. Patrick, It
IA estimated, made several millions IN the
California trade. lie was one OF the leading
directors OF the Bank OF the State OF New York.
good deal OF speculation IN regard 10 the causes
OF tho failure. and rumors were anoat during the
afternoon that there had been irregularities IN the
conduct OF the business OF the firm at the san Fran
cisco house.. No positive statements were made,
however and II Is likely tnat the true facts OF
tho case can be ascertalned before the arrival OF the
Pacific mail. The decay IN remittance8 from san
Francisco which Ia officially stated TO be the lmme-
diato cause OF the suspension, ana the fluctuations
OF the gold premium within the past Few months
probably hasiened the catastrophe.
The New York herald., 1869-12-16
CRUELTY TO The POLICE.


The President Of the =. p. q. A. After n
Ceptnin of Poiice-T0uching Narrative OF
tbe Trials Of u sore backed Horse aud
saucy NJ. p.
The humane Henry Bergh president OF the Society
for the Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals appeared
Yesterday before Commissioners Brennan and Bos-
worth OF the Metropolitan Police, as a complananS
aralnst one OF the chiefs OF the baton brigade,
CANAAN Edward walsh of the Fourteenth precinct,
for improper conduct.
The complainant charged that on the 27th N0vem-
her Mr. Bergh and his officer, Campbell, found q
horse with a large ulcer sore under the collar at
tached to u cart in Broadway, near Spring street.
Bergn went for officer Hunter, wne Campbell took
the horse out OF harness. The ofcer arrested tho
driver took him to Waish's station house. when the
Captain insisted that Campbcil should 90 to court ~
the complainant. Campbell refused, as lie mad otner
business and insisted that the officer who saw the
condition Of the horse should make the complains.
The offer declined to do 80 and Wash did mot mold
Mr. Bergh insisted tnat the oinccr took charge Of
the case and saw enough TO enable him W make
complaint.
Captain walshs defence was that when the ofncer
arrived the horse was not in harness, but eating ~
the rear OF the cart; that he had no personal
knowledge that any cruelty mad been lnnicteu, ana
rs Campbell refused to 90 to court no discnareea
the prisoner. The case was referred 70 Me iuli
Board after Mr.. Bcrgh had entertained tue court
with long speech In defence OF .God's DUMP crea-
turesr lie denounced the police force IN un-
measured terms as largely composed oil drunkardss
thleves and persons Of low moral standard
The New York herald., 1869-12-16
POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

ALLEGED Observation-Disclosures Reiley and Lid.
gate OF the Fifteenth precinct, yesterday morning
arragned O young man twenty years OF age, resid-
ing at 2O1 Chrystie street upon complaint Of Fitch &
Reamer and Juus Alney, OF 732 Broadway, charged
with burglary. He was reinanded 10 the station
house until this morning.
A SERIOUS CHARGE.-William Morris, residing at
" East Ninth street, was charged by Nellie Wood
ford aged seventeen, of s14 Greenwich street. with
inducing her to enter dlsreputable house Tues
day nigh and seduciug her. Alderman Coulter act
ing magistrate OF Jefferson Market yesterday held
him to bail Tor examination.
BURGLARY IN WASHINGTON STREgT.-Charles
Russell was charged with committing burglary ut
2o6 washington street and stealing thereirom three
dollars worth OF fractional currency. Thomas Nc
Cartny, OF 100 Nesey street. saw Russel leave the
premises, ana concludL al was not RIGHT caused
his arrest. Judge Hogan held him to answer.
FAIR CuARMERs--Mr. Friedrich Marger, OF 81 De-
graw street, Brooklyn, was on his way to Fulton
ferry, homeward bent, when he was met by Emma
Goss ana Mary A. Williams, long known to the city
az OF the frail fraternity. During his short acquant
ance with them thew c0ntriyed 10 rob HIM thirty
dollars. They were brought before Judge Hogan
and commltted to answer.
PROCEEDS OF A BURGLARY. daniel Drnker and
Thomas McDermott were found by officer Doan, OF
the Sixth precinct with having In their possession
twenty dollars worth of carpenters TOOLS stolen
FROM the place OF business OF Mr. John b. Gilson Of
rs Third place, Brooklyn on the gnt OF Monday
last. They were taken before Judge Hogan and COM
mitted to answer.
DISHONEST DoMEsric.-Fanny Striker alias
Fanny Williams, n colored domestic was arragneu
at Jefferson Market, yesterday, by detective La Rue
OF the Eighteenth precinct upon complaint OF Anna
Mills, OF No. iSs East Twentysecond street
charged with stealing tnirty-nye dollars In
money from ner on the nth Inst, While IN her em.
ploy as domestic. Anna sherlock, OF NO. % cl-
ton place, also preferred complaint against her,
charging that on the 9Th nst. while In her employ,
she stole female under9arments valued al twenty
dollars Notwithstanding the fact that tne properly
was found In hor possession she denied tc charges,
The New York herald., 1869-12-16
COURT or GENERAL SESSIONS.
Before Recorder Hacketr.


The trial OF Sarah Branden tcoored). charged with
stealing $500 from James Forbes the 81 inst, was
concluded, resulting in her conviction. The Recor-
der said she was an old offender, and he imposed
the highest penalty the law allowed, which was i'm
prisonment in the State Prison for five years.
James Johnson was convicted OF petty larceny, In
stea ling ton OF coal on the 22d OF November, the
property OF Mr.. Reed. he sent TO the Peniten-
tiary for six months
ALLEGED ASSAULT ny A POLICE OFFICER.
Ebenezer Lidgae, an otllcer OF the Fifteenth pre-
clnct was tried upon charge OF simple assault and
battery preferred by James Cochran, VINO alleged
that the 10th of August, 1858, the defendant used
more violence than was necessary IN conveying him
from Eighth street to the station house. 1t appeared
the complamanG observed the officer escortng a
lady ana believing that he had no right To do fol-
lowed nun and inquired II he was on duty. The
0licer replied that lie was, and after he had shown
the lady the street she inquired for he returned to
where Cochran was standing and demanded why he
asked that question and brought him TO the station
house. Ihe officer examined, and sad that
Cochran took hold OF him ana rudey inquired II he
was on duty ana that he arrested him Tor dsordery
conduct Justice Dodge held Cochran on that
charge, aud six months afterwards he preferred this
complaint for alleged assault and battery. Captains
Cafirey aud Hedden testified that Lldgate was an
efrcjent, discreet and cool ofcer. The Jury failed
TO agree and the Recorder discharged them, observ-
ing tnat tue case had been practically decided by the
Justice,
A BOY WHO TOLD THE TRUTH.
John Flanagan, Bernard Herman and Jonn Shine
(boys, were indicted for stealing an air chamber OF
force punp valued at twenty Eight dollars, the pro-
perty OF George Hoberton. flanagan was convicted
Of petty larceny "a someWna1 W. sghnncant scene
the boy. told him 10 go on the stand, which ne hcSi
tated to do, Finally, Mr.. Howe urged him TO con-
sent be sworn, earnestly pressing him to tell the
whole truth. lie was sworn, and frankly admitted
tnat was with Herman wheh he stole the property
aud put 1t INFO bag me Recorder said that there
was 80 much perjury committed In that court by
prisoners and others that he was very much pleased
to hear tie youth give Lntninl account ol the