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PURSUANT to order from the Government
the Tax Commission for st. Croix will meet
on the aforementioned days, to receive infor-
nation in writing relating to the taxes for the
present year.
For the town of ChriStiansted
at the Royal Treasury's Office at 10 o'clock,
forenoon, viz
Monday the 18th October, for the inhabitants
of Kings, Company, Queens, Strand, North and
West Streets, also Western suburbs.
Tuesday the 10th October, for the inhabit-
ants of Smith, West and UIke lanes, Watergut,
Market and Princes Street, Kings and Queens
Cross Streets, Church, Hospital and Green
Streets and Eastern Suburbs.
Wednesday the 18th October, for the inhabit
ants of Hill, East, Lagoon, little Hospital, New
and Fisher Streets.
For the Country
at IL o'clock forenoon, viz:
Thursday the 14th October, for the inhabit-
ants in both East End Quarters, at the Stock
Estate Sallys Fancy.
Friday the 10Th October, for the inhabitants
in Companys Quarter at the Estate Work and
Rest.
Saturday the 10th October, for the inhabit-
ants in Queens, Kings and Northside Quarter
Ltr. B, at the Courthouse at Kingshill.
Tuesday the 10th October, for the inhabitants
in Princes Quarter, at the Estate Grove Place.
Friday the 22nd October, for the inhabitants in
Westend Quarter and Northside Quarter Letter
A, at the Police Office in Frederiksted.
For the Town OF Frederiksted
same day for the inhabitants of Strand, Kings
and Queen Streets.
Saturday the 23rd October, for the inhabit-
ants of Princes, Hospitals, and New Streets,
Kings Cross Str eet, Market, Hill and Lagoon
Streets, all at the said Police Office.
Besides those calculations, which are required
for the calculation of Taxes and which every
owner or lessee of houses in and out of town, or
of estates, is bound to give to the commission,
the Government considers it requisite at the
same time to be informed of the number of Ia
bourers on the estates or of other persons
residing there, as also of the quantity of stock
on the estates &C., for which purpose the blanks
for the tax lists are furnished with columns to
contain such information.
Owners of estates are to specify in writing
the exact number of acres in Sugar cultivation,
in Cotton cultivation, in other cultivation and
in pasture.
If any portion of the land is considered to be
useless, and yields no revenue to the owner, the
number of acres of such portion must be stated
, 1869-09-28
Acknowledgements

EFOLGE Gouvernementets Orlre vii Skate
COMMISSIONS. for St. Croix vpre samlet paa
efterf6lgende Dage, for at modtage s~kriftlige
OpIysninger angaaende Skatterne for indeva-
rende Aar
For Byen Christiansted
paa det kongelige KasSerer-C ontoir, liver For
midday HI. 10 nemlig
Mandag den lite October for Behoerne i
Kongens-, ~Compagnie-, Dronningens-, Strand,
N0rre- og Vester-Gade SAINT ForStaden til
Vesten.
Tirsdagen den 12te October for Beboerne i
Smede-, Veste- og Ulkestrede, Vaterguttet.
Torve- og Prindsensgade, Kongens. og Dron-
ningens Tvergade, Kirke-, Hospital og Gr0nne-
gade SAINT Forstaden til Osten.
Onsdagen den l3de October for Beboerne /
Bjerge-, Oster, Lagun, Lille Hospitals, Ny
og Fiskergade.
For Lamdet
liver Formiddag III. II, nemlig
TorSdag den 14de October for Beboerne i
begge Ostende Qvarteer, paa Qv9gplantagen
SallySfancy.
Fredag den lode October for Beboerne COM
pagniets Qvarteer, paa P~lantagen Work & Rest.
L0verdag den lode October for BebOerne i
Dronningens-, KongenS- Og Nordside B. Qvar-
teer RetShuset paa KingShill.
TirSdag den lode October for Beboerne i
Prindsens Qvarteer, paa Plantagen Grove Place.
Fredag den 22de October for Beboerne i
Vestende og Nordside A. Qvarteer, i Politi-
kammeret i FrederiI sed.
For Byen Frederiksted
samme Dag for Beboerne i Strand, Kongens:
og Dronningensgade.
L0verdag den 23de October for Beboerne i
Prindsens-, Hospitals og Nyegade, Kongens
Tvergade, Torve- og Bjerge- og Lagungade,
ligeledes i ovenmeldte Politikammer.
Foruden de OpIysninger der ere forn0dne til
BeregEing af Skatterne, Og som enhver Eier
eller Leier af HuSe i, og udenfor Byerne, SAINT
af Plantager, er pligtig at meddele Commissio-
men, har Gouvernementet anseet Diet henSigts-
messigt til samme It'd at erholde Undertaking
ON AntalIet af Arbeidere paa Plantagerne og
at andre Personer som opholde sig der, SAINT
ON Kreaturholdet paa Landet, m. m, til hvilket
Oiemed Blanketterne til Skattelisterne ere for
synede med de saa Henseende forn0dne Ru-
brikker.
Plantage-E iere have at indgive n0iagtige OPP
l~ysninger ON h%vormeget Land der err udlagt i
Sukkerdyrkning, Bomulddyrkning, i anden
Dyrkning og G~resgang.
Forsaavidt nogen Deel af Landet like er til
nogen Nytte eller Brug, eller afgiver nogen
Tndtnot b1;uor Aror AptoI1ot a. oofo,o mo
The New York herald., 1869-05-31
SALES Ar AUCTION.
A EDWIN NICHOLS 4 CO.. AUCrIONEEHS.
as Magnificent Household Furniture
elegant rosewood a octave pianoforte,
Works OF Art, Bronzes, Paintings, Vases, Statuary


hs Magnificent Household Furniture,
elegant rosewood "a octave Pianoiorte,
Works OF Art, Bronzes, Paintings, Vases siatuarT
magnificent eatn brocatel Parior SUITS,
Velvet, brussels, Medallion CARPETS,
At public auction, this day Mondny May 81 AZ II cocx &
precisely, Mt the elegant brown sone residence ~ west
TweniysSh street, near Sixth avenue Paror suits ,a.est
styles, all made order by the owner expressly covered
with the richest description French satin broeate ana SIX
Curtains match French Furniture imported from
Psrs Cabinets, bois do gded Chairs, faoes ha
great masters China and Antique Vases, Carians
Turkish and Oriental Chairs Lounges Dvans frencn Pias
Pier and Mantel Mirrors, rosewood rianoore too shu
Cover; rosewood and walnut Chamber SUITS beas9Sass
tresses Beddng Linen, Blankets, Sheets soias Loungss
Chairs Rockers covered with and hair CLOTH wanus
Bookcase, Writing Desk Etsseres Library rui.
covered with reps Sideboard Extension Table, DnnY
Chairs French China Tea and Dinner Sets silver Tea and
Coee Sets Casters, Butter Dishes Ice Pichers spoons
Forks Cut Glass and Crystal Ware ivory Table Cutlery &C.
sale positive ~ BPares wishing to attend this sae txs
Broadway, Sixth Seventh avonue cars.
J. BLEECKER, AUCrIONEER.
~. A. j. BLEECKER, SON 4 co. will sell at auction on
sixth street. general Household Furniture
Catalogues at "a Cedar street.
AUCTION NOTICE; yS;,s nav x.vu
At II O'Clock,
TWENTY-sEvENTH REGULAR SPRING SALE
MANUFACTURED STRAW AND PALM LEAF GOODS
AND SOFT HATS.
SEVEN HUNDRED CASES,
FOR MEMS, woMEN's AND cHILDREN's WEAR.
N. BOur straw sales held semiwsekly, and contain
full of fresh and regular Goods received direct
the best and worthy special attention OF
buyers.
's''' ~" 'AVSi. VIM ToPffSd i CO.. Auc.ioneers,
l32 Church street.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

Wm WRITER'S, AUCrIoyEER-sELts THIS DAY.
w o'closk, a. ~ Canal street, Psrlor Suits in
s Msnset mror1 o Painting and EnEayng Ice and
Centre and Fancy Tables French Clock Vases China Dinner
and Tea sets Extension Tables, Bunet black walnut,
sols,rfs :nd Pillows Table and Bed Linen 10 Sheets .?
Other Chars Stoves Kitchen Utensils; tin, wood and Iron
Msre also 100 nne second hand Tapestry Wilton vsivet
ming or housekeeping sso, the Furniture 40, Of family
teenth street.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31
EXPRESSES.

A UG HYNARDs FURNITURE AND BA0aAnR Ex.
"A press ONCE and 80 Fank street. near Bleccker fir
class sorsge furniture packed and shipped, moyed 10
city or country at short notice and reasonable rnsa Al or
dersby post promptly attended to.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

A rAe. BUHNHAM's FURNITURE AND BAGGAGE
EIptes ls West Eleventh street. near sinh avssue
psnoior'ss furniture packed shippsd. Stored Money ad
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

The mansion, large frame house, with frontage incud-
ing wings Of 80 feet a. feet Deep contains 20
has just been painted aud perfect order
OF rooms stone collage o. rooms the river bank ee
rooms largo barn, stable carriage house. rreonhouse.
rosary, grapcry, icehouse, &c.
The grounds comprise 100 acres running from Albany
turnpike 70 the Hdson river 6o yards Of water front
~ fctt Deep ahording fine anchorage for yacht Two
beautiful lakes and very fine brooks The grounds
and Tor practical uses opportunity trout
breedng and fail Of water ~ barns
Ing 10 such place.
ne road leads from the turnpike 10 the stone cottage
the banks OF The river built In the best affords de-
nghu dfvr shaded nearly all the BY giant forest trees
Shubbery, nowers fine lawns miles Of hedges and
OF means IL here 10 be founi.
The improvements this properly could not be put ,hsrs
Tor flOONu yet Ia Possible that
o. sale for less than one half OF this amount.
photographs and particulars at tho occ Of the auc
The New York herald., 1869-05-31
n n. PEARSON, Auor1oNEER-BY A. D. MELLIoK.

JR, BROTHER, AuctioneeFs and dehlers IN Nc"
Jersey Real Este Is Pine street. New YSfs Wsdnss
by order OF the Avena Association OF 100 villa Plots t
Avena Jelsey about hour from New York b the
beautifully situated hign ground q, at
Island and the Orange Mountains The situation un-
equalled, being high the steepes Of the Railway
per cent Of the proceed, Of
the purpose OF building station and In generally Inn
proving the property. Every plot put up viii BE- positively
sold without limit. Special train will leave the foot OF
Courtandt at 1:l5 A. N. Lunch ON arrival OF the
train.
FOR railroad passes maps and full particulars apply q the
office of the Association No. 1877 Broadway, and No
II Montgomery street, City, and at the ONCE OF the
Auctioneer No. 26 Pine street, New York.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

DY HENRY II. LEEDS MINER.
ID HENRY II. LEEDS, Auotioneer,
Saiesrooms Nos 20 Chambers street and ~ Reaae street
Ar Galleries s17 and si9 Broadway.
On Monday, June z, st 10x O'Clock,
st their saesrooms, Nos 80 Chambers ~ Rcado
street,
about SO Packages Bundles, &c. Of Unclaimed Baggasc
for account of Adams Express Company.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31
SALES AT AUCTION.

ISAAC WOLF AucrIoNEER WILL SELL This pAYYa
atl O'clock the entire Fnurs q family RaStes a. 4 nq ar 70
cloth; Mirrors Bureaus Tables Chairs kitchen Furniture
&c also Spring Cart Double Truck, in good oraer mar
JOSEPH MCGUIRE, AUcTIoNEER-wILL SELL ON
Monday May 81 al Il O'Clock noon is The m.enanse n
two fine Badns Is SosidS vita Basns s;t IN .hs .ns
rear situated IA Fortysscond street @ between I NH'" A"1
r p. rRAvRR, AUcTIoNEER.-rRAvRR 4 EsLER,
oe ~ mSssy nos ass s sc
the sa@Ss1 sna sna kn
nture. bedding Mstresses and other Carpets OIL
cloths. crockey Glassware &C. Goods must be removed ON
r BoaARr, AUoroSEEE; ., +.
0sSai fS
Gosnse Gs,Sn Saes Wsna French
Mattress Beddng Dining Table, CHAIRS crocksry and Glass
"a's' A'''A'A o''As Wsaae:day, June 3
g. s susfa Sf
Pianos, Carpets OIL Paintings, &c.
ss ssx s,..ss. s.ns
and Ssa Twsish = Streets % abingdon square
u wan Il Ssos To
Carpets oiiciohs, crocEery Plated Ware Kitchen Ware, 40.
Tos. snoNaooD, AycrIoNEER, sALEsEooM scT
&. Esn snd E asnSfs alien
AVER RIsAs, AucrIoNsER, OFFICE NO, q co
M street. sell: ihis day q J. ooock =. iSo Ao.; h.
safoon consisting Chairs Tables Decantes Clocks Bar
Counter Looking Glasses, Beds Bedsteads stoves rna
Range two splendid Billiard Tables, Cues Billiard Balls
Pool Balls Also the Furniture Of lodge room; one Sewing
Machine, &c. Sale in lots Dealers attend.
NTAvY DEPARTMENT., BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION
IN and Repair Washington, ID. c. May H. lS69The navy
Department Will offer for sale a public auction ss she ~ =
M The u Purveyor Of SSS tons, old measurement
The the inventory be examined a. any ms
on application commandment OF the yard The whos
the purchase money must be deposited a ne m
adjudicaon and the vessel must be removed from th
Navy Yard within two weeks from the day OF sale .
the right TO- withdraw the vessa
for purchaser who Will pay the appraised
value with icrease OF ten (lW per centun thereto
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

JlY HENRY u. LEEDS MINER.
ID HENRY II. LEEDS, huctionecr,
Saiesroos Nos 90 Chambers street "a Reade
Art Galleries e17 and SIG broadway southwest Twelfth
tuesday June I, at 1o% O'clock No. gsa Lexington
avenue corner Thrty-ninih street,
Elegant Household Furniture, &c.
fuli particulars n n few DAYS.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

A RT sALE.-CLINroN HALL. AsToR PLACE BOOK
June and TO- ~ r. M the private collection OF Paint
incs belonging to Colonel James McKaye New York;
number OF Paintings sold BY order OF Executors &c EN-.
bracing specimens by D. Huntington Church, kensett
M. Hart William Hart R. W. Weir, Bispham, Moulinet, Daz,
Jules Noel Ed Frere Troyon, Hildebrandt Hekkng Hub
ner De Beaumont &C. Catalogues ready ana Paintings on
exhibition, be sold without No paintings
ceved and offered for sale by auction on iims All
chanse put up auction the undersigned will be sold 10
the highest bidder. LEANlTT, STREBEIGH Co.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

DRIAN H. MULLER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
n Household Furnitre.-ADRIAN H. MILLER p. n.
WILKINS CO, will sell at auction, Tuesday, June l. at
ION ocock at the private residence 2S West Eighteenth
street, between Fifth Sixth all the handsome
Furniture contained in said house consisting in
Suits In brocatel black walnut Bed
room Suits Ingram, Velvet and Medallion Carpets;
Glass China Catalogues at the oce OF aucttneer No.
Pine street.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

ISAAC WOLF, AUoIIoNEER WILL SELL % Ian ~ NJ pA "a
Monroe street, consisting of Sofas Chairs Rockers ~ halt
cloth Mirrors, Bureaus, Tables Chairs Kitchen W.
DC. also Spring Cart Double Truok In soou oue' "
nes5 &c. Sale positive.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

A LARGE AND PEREMrroRY AUCTION SALE OF
N magnificent Household Furniture hne Carpets, &C., &C.,
most Of which perfect order having been but little
used. Messrs. BARRY CO., Auctioneers. will sell, on
81 the entire elegant Furniture &c. contained
in the large brown stone residence lsS East Nineteenth
commencing at 10 O'Clock precisely, consisting OF an
elegant rosewood octave Panoforte magnificent
French satin brocael and fine Centre Tables
Gne carved walnut &c pure horse hair Mattresses tres Sc;
lars catalogues. N. BSale positive and without reserve.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

A UCTION SALE
"A CROCKERY, CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
JOSHUA NJ. BEACH, Auctioneer, will sell, without re-
eerve entire of the late firm Of Beach, Lawrence
ON WEDNESDAY,, JUNE 3, AT 10 A. M.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

IlY J.w. CAMPBELL. JR., AUCrIONEER.
ID CAMPBELL a co. Will sell this day, In lots, COM
mencina st 10S O'clock AT zl Eighth AVENUE
Twenty third street, opposite Grand Opera House, all
Stock elevant Fixtures and Furniture OF Ale Vault AM
Oyster House, WIZ fine marble top Counters Tables
superior silver plated Ware. Counter Cases. Mirrors
Chairs, Glassware, Range, Enrravings Cooking Utensils
&C. No reserve. Positive sale, rain shine. Buyers
dealers specially invited.
CAMPBELL, in, Salesman.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

IlY GEORGE MrNDY, AUCTIoNEER-AT 2 o'CL oCK
ID this day At 16S Grand street Household Furniture con-
sstng OF black walnut and mahogany Paror and Bedroom
Furniture rosewood Piano, Brussels Ingram Carpets
marble top Centre Tables Sofas Chairs Extension ia,
bcs, Cottage Furniture, Dining Room Kitchen Furn-
turc.
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

!. UCTION ;;o:,Gr.-ns ;,o:,;I, LESS THAN AUCTION
"A prices at JOHN FISHERS and second hand Car
pet, Furniture and Bedding Ranch 221 Bowey. between
Stanton and Rvington Streets middle OF block Furniture
Carpets, Mating Window Shades Paper Hangings, Clocks
or taken In :achsnse Cut his a.. no,s ma r,ns and
siinbef
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

DOBERT sOMERvILLE AUGTfONEER, ~ NASSAU
III street.-ROBERT SOMERvILLE wi sell at auction
on Monday May 81 at 12 O'Clock at rs D.
Sixth street, Velvet Ingram and Brussels Carpets Olcoths
oak Bedroom Suits Bookcase and mshygany sus In hair
The New York herald., 1869-05-31

A UCTION NOTICE.-AT ERNEST ROTH's FURNITURE
n manuactory 56 and 5s Beeckcr street. between Broad
and Mulberry street. magnificent Furniture than
auction priee warranted first cass over 50 magnificent
$50 &225 Suit reps harcloh Suits s65 TO Sl50
great variety; all kinds Of Parior BEDROOM Dining Ii
for packing. Call before purchasing elsewhere
The New York herald., 1869-05-31
A UcTIoN NOTICE.
n j. NJ. TAYLOR, AUCTIONEER.
$50 GOO worth of

Magnificent Household FURNITURE
Rosewood Panoforte. Drawing Room Suits, Paintings
Mirrors Bronles and many rare, costly works OF Art
Over 500 Lots at Public Auction, -
this day Monday at the elegant brown stone house H
West Fifteenth street, between Fifth and Sixth
mencing loh O'Clock Drawing Suits covered
rosewood Etagere Bookcase Marquetere bos
de Tables brocate lace Curtains Velvet Bru
sells Paintings by artists, bronze Clock
Chandesr: Vases Books rosewood pan9tors soS cover
warrobes, Bedsteads Commodes hair spring Mattresses
Dining roomTable, Buffet silver Castos Snlve-s Dinner,
Tea Service Glass Ware, Silver Ware Cutlery Linens. N b.
Parties wishing attend this sale take Fifth avenue stages
or Sixh havep ear
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-05
MARINE TELEGRAPH.
For additional Marine Hetss zee First !

For additional Marine EeVs see First Page.
ALMANAC FOR PHILADELPHIA-THIS DAY.
Bun RISES 500 Moon SETS.
SUN SETS .bB5 HIGH WATER .lOf
PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF TRADE.
T. s. HOOD,
q. j. HOFFMAN, COMMITTEE OF THE MONTH
THOMAS Q. HAND,
COMMITTEE ON ARBTTRATIoNs.
j. o. James - George l.. Buzby E A. Souder,
- William w. Paul, Thos L. Gillespie
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-05

The water this evening was over the docks and
still rising.
WHITE HALL, Oct. 4.-The streams have over
flowed their banks, greatly damaging the corn
and potato crops. Breaks are reported in the
canal at various places. At Fort Ann the water
overflowed the marsh east of the village and
julius Lessor, while endeavoring to cross the
road, was drowned with his team. Several
bridges ON the Rensselaer, and Saratoga Railroad
were swept away, and the track also washed out
in several places. The bridges arc gone on the
Rutland and Washington Railroad
SARATOGA Oct 4.-The freshet here is doing
considerable damage in the Streets and in the
country bridges and roads are washed away.
SCHENECTADY, Oct. 4..The rain caused much
damage in this section. Several dams in the
suburbs of the city have gone. The flats are
submerged and the main streets of the city are
under water. The Mohawk river Is ten feet
above low water mark. The Eric Canal is in a
very bad condition.
There are two breaks on the four-mile level,
five miles west of this city, and also portion of
the aqueduct is gone on the seven-Inie level.
The country in that neighborhood is inundated:
and will take two weeks to repair damages The
trains on the New York Central going west arc
water-boEnd here. The track for six miles west
of this city is under water, and portion of the
culy ert is gone
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-05
THE NEW ALABAMA.
Her Arrival at Fernnndinn.

SAVANNAH, Oct. 4.-Thc Morning Ne,cs has a
report from Florida of the arrival of the steam
ship Alabama at Fernandina, on Friday night
from New York, with four hundred men, in
Guiding sixty officers, for the Cuban expedition.
now rendezvousing on the Gulf coast. The men
were Immediately put aboard the cars and sen t
to Cedar Keys, where steamers await them
Two hundred men arrived at Baldwin, Florida,
from Savannah, on Saturday night supposed to
be a portion of the command now organizing in
Middle Georgia.
Her Seizure.
WILMINGTON, Oct. 4.-The privateer Hornet.
alias Cuba, appeared off Smithvie, on Saturday
evening, flying the Cuban colors. 1t has been
definitely ascertained that she has 200 men and
80 officers aboard, the majority of the latter
being eX-Confederates. Her armament consists
of eight heavy guns.
Yesterday she anchored inside the bar, and
sent the engineer and purser to the city to
secure a supply of coal, that taken aboard off
New York not being adapted to quick move
ments. Suspicious being soon aroused the Off
GERS after engaging a supply of coal, returned
to the vessel without making arrangements to
get the coal aboard. They left this city last
night about twelve o'clock, for SmithvIlle
thirty-fve miles below the city, in small row
boats
Collector of Customs Reemly chartered the
steam-Sug Alpha, this morning. at o'clock, and
having placed in the hands of the Deputy United
States Marshal warrant issued by the United
States Commissioner, placed him on board with
part of the customs force with orders to detain
the privateer until further orders.
Colonel Frank commanding the United States
troops at Smithville, was expected to cooperate
with the Deputy Marshal, and with force, if ne
cessary The Alpha has not yet returned. Fur
ther intelligence Will photographed Immediately
on her arrival. The officers who visited the city
were very bold and confident, insisting that there
is no process by which the privateer can be lc-
gally detained The event creates much excite
ment and comment.
Later.
The Cuba was seized by the Deputy United
States Marshal at Smithville, at IL o'clock to-
day, brought up to this city, and anchored hall
mile below. The officers are now in the city,
and are positive in their declarations that there
is no preteXt under which she can be detained
by the authorities any longer than necessary to
have investigation of the armament and crew
The Cuba is formidable vessel, and represented
to have great speed. She is short of coal and
provisions now, and her machinery is consider
ably deranged.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-05
NEWS SUMMARY.
CIty Affairs.


The corner stone of the Lyle Monument was
laid yesterday afternoon.
Samuel remington, who was bound over by
Judge Ludlow, o few weeks ago, on the charge
OF perjury, was held yesterday by United States
Commissioner Hibler on similar charge.
United States Commissioner Charles Clarke
yesterday bound over Arthur O'Brien on the
charge of obstructing Revenue Assessor Gheghan
in the performance of his duty.
Last evening Joseph Weber, q child eight
years of age, had his leg broken by being run
over by an express wagon In Girard avenue,
above Ninth street. He was removed to his
home, No. 1918 Mervine street William Me-
Laughln, was injured yesterday, bya porch fall
ing on him Mt the Fountain House, Main street,
below Penn, Manayunk. The timbers struck
him on the back.
Hon. George s. Boutwell,, Secretary of the
Treasury, was announced to speak last night at
Horticultural Hall. Mr.. Boutwell, left Washing
ton in the morning, but when reaching Whining
ton 1t was discovered that portion of the track
towards Philadelphia was submerged in conse-
quence of the freshet and the train could not
proceed. Arrangements were ut once made to
procure boat to bring Mr.. Boutwell, and the
other passengers by way of the river. He did
not arrive in time, however, to appear mt the
meeting at Horticultural Hall. The meeting
was postponed. Mr.. Boutwell, will be at the
meeting in front of the Union League this even
ing.
Revenue Officers Gheghan and Herr entered
the premises Nos. 12S and 130 Dock street on
Saturday and discovered in the second-story n
large copper still, complete, which communi-
Gated with the steam boilers below, and which
had evidently been recently in operation. In
the same story were discovered six hogsheads OF
mash, barrel of peach brandy and press for
mashing peaches Having ascertaned that no
license had been issued for distillation on the
premises steps were taken to have the still and
the other personal property libelled.