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The New York herald., 1869-05-27
LOUISIANA.


The New Orleans Commercial Convention.
NEW ORLEANS, May 28, 1850.
The Commercial Convention assembled this morn.
ing but the committees being unprepared To report
1t adjourned after some unimportant business to
this afternooR -
Upon reassembling OF three O'Clock several COM
mittees presented reports. The Committee on
Western Trade presented communication with
resolutions looking to the encouragement Of iron
barges for transportation OF freight the western
rivers.
from the mouth OF the Mississippi river recon-
mended the appointment OF q committee to prepare
q memorial to Congress demonstrating the national
Importance of the objects referred to and asking
Congressional attention, and that the President Of
the resolutions and the memorial to the President
OF the United states and each Senator and Repre-
sentative IN Congress-. Also that the committee be
directed to apply apply S,nlss whSut delay T. the pres
assignment Of portion OF the general appropria-
ton for river Improvement. to be expended In the
speedy prosecution OF the work already commenced
at the mouth OF the Mississippi.
The Committee on Levees presented q cornmuni.
cation endorsing the Refunding bill presented to
Congress at the late session and providing for ma
tiona aid In the construction of levees.
The Committee on the Pacific Railroad presen ted
favors direct route from Cairo to Mazatan the MI
norlty report favors the Memphis and Ell Paso Grand
Trunk route, with branches TO variods important
points south. Mr.. Williams OF Tennessee, In pre-
advocating the route described as being within the
territory OF the United States, and opposing any
route touching foreign territory. HIS remarks
received considerable applause. The reports were
printed and were made the special order for to.
morrow morning.
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Election Of Directors Of the Union Pacific
RaiirOnd Observation-Disclosures Of Presi.
dent Dnrant and Treasurer Cisco.
10

Election Of Directors Of the Union Pacific
RaiirOnd COmpany-Resignation Of Presi.
dent Dnrant and Treasurer Cisco.
BOSTON, May 20, 1889.
The election OF board Of directors for the Union
Pacific Railroad Company was held in Boston on
Tuesday, under the recent act OF Congress- when the
following gentlemen were chosen unanimously
Oliver Ames, of Massachusetts,; Benjamin E. Bates,
Of Massachusetts,; Sidney Dillon, Of New York; John
Dun, Of Massachusetts; @. II. Mccormick, Of New
York; W ilam r. Glidden, of Massachusetts,; @. II.
Bushnell, OF Connecticut; r. q. Dexter, of Massa-
cnuss.ts, r. G. Hazard OF Rhode Island; L. Atkino
q. A. Lumbard, u. .. SnapneAn. II. Baker. +. Nick
erson, Of Massachusetts, and Greenville M. Dodge of
Iowa. In consequence, 1t was stated, OF the er pdye
injunction OF Judge Barnard and tho numerous pro-
cesses which he issued at the suit OF Fisk II was
ors rom 70 IN order to be- eed
IRON such suits The following letters Of resignation
were received and read--
yNIos PAoIrIo RAILROAD coMrANy.-,
eSmpson q this great work in 50 short a. time 4 %npar,
says eeen an honor
which should crafty any ambition m e a. which may have as
much personal sacrince devoted time and energies
20 S. she my Of attention s nsa sna ssy Isssn
d
ready elect and a. the same time to decline
ssa as the enc s%s
depend upon the future economical Of
the Operating departments, which have no doubt will
ceye attention ut hands Believing this 10 be
your policy still retain interest as the largest stock
holder In the and with best wishes for It's
periy, remain respectfully yours, THOMAS G. DURANT
NEW YORK, May l, ls6o
DEAR SRI has been my intention 10 remain In
the direction of Me Union Pacific Railroad aer its
pleOn, Ia substantially done and the stock
holders about to elect board herewith tender
resignation. The decision OF the stockholders to the
Of tho company TO Boston renders necessary that the
should reside there therefore resign that posi-
ton TO take eaectrom this date. Very respectfully your
obedent servant, JOHN j. CISCO.
Company.
NEW YORK; May e. 1859.
OLIVER ANEs President Of the Union Pacific Railroad
Company
EsTEENEp FRirsp-The Office of the company having
very properly been removed Boston, have been rejecting
upon the proprey OF continuing to act director and
nlent my business attend meetings of the
Board Ia that CITY, The road being complete, nearly
so appears proper that practical railroad such
willing 10 attend TO the duties of the position, should
be called In to make this great work and thus
give full value 70 the stock therefore, beg to tender my
resignation as q director.
With kind regards to each member Of the Board am,
respectfully, your friend, WILLIAM IL MACY.
the directors subsequently held meeting and or
ganized follows :--l'resident, Oliver Ames, OF
Massachusetts, Vice President John Dun OF Massa-
chusetts; Treasurer. J. NJ 5. Williams of Ma ssach-
setts Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, Il. II.
Rollins Of New Hampshire.
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1eLsCaAPnlc nlWi ITsMi.

Lieutenant General Phil Sheridan aud the late
rebel General Breckenridge were In Cincinnati
on Tuesday,
Charles Foster, OF Chicago, was arrested at Bur-
fslo yesterday, charged with forgeres committed
various parties in Buffalo.
violent storm occurred at Perryvile, Kansas,
on Tuesday. -Four houses were blown down and
one woman Killed.
Dennis Kelly, of spencer, Mass, was struck by
passing tran and instantly killed, the Boston and
Albany Railroad, near Charlton, yesterday aiter-
noon. He had been on the repairs or the road for
twenty years.
The elghty-sixth Annual Convention Of the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church. diocese OF Maryland, con-
yened at Grace church. Baltimore, yesterday Bishop
whttingham presiding.
The trial of the murderers OF Bradbacker ana
Brickman, OF Savannah, Ga, resulted IN the c0nvic
tion Of two for murder, four pleaded guilty of man
slaughter and noNe pr0seQut was entered against
the remaining three.
Tho Ladies' Union Aid Society Of st. Louis, No.,
have declined the invitation OF the Grand Army OF
the Republic TO participate In the decoration Of the
soldiers graves on the ground that they deem It IN
consistent a. Christian women 10 take part In the
ceremonies on the sabbath.
The ffty.nfth annual meeting OF the American
Tract Society OF Boston assembled In that city yes
terdy, Senator Wilson presiding. Julius A. Palmer,
the treasurer, read his report from which appears
that the debt Of the society At the beginning Of the
year was $i7,495; the payments and Expenditures
$l18,e06
General wyndem, Commauder.in- Chief OF her
Majcsty's forces In British North Americas o. 3.
freight Of Of he nos%c
general agent Of the National steamship Company
OF Liverpool, are purchasing lands in Manhattan
county, Kansas. An immense emigration from
c0mers are settling along the line Of the Kansas
pacao Railroad
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SPAIN.
The Cuban Question Before the Cortes.
MADRID, May 20, 1859.

The Cuban Question Before the COrtes.
MADRID, May 20, 1859.
The Cortes is now debating the clauses in the con.
stitution which refer to the colonies Senior Caste'
lar alluding 10 Cuba, said If Spain had followed the
example Of England in her treatment of Canada,
by granting the liberties which the colonies
now claim for themselves, the outbreak in
Cuba would bave been prevented. Marshal
Serrano replied that Captain General Dulce
granted the required liberties when he entered upon
the government Of Cuba; but party spirit blinded
some Of tho inhabitants to the intentions Of the
home government Dy the demonstration Of ply
sical force rebellion had been suppressed but the
moral disorder was disappearing very slowly. When
the normal state Of the island is restored the home
government, acting In conjunction with the deputies
of Cuba, will suppress slavery and punish all per-
sous engaged In the slave trade.
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The Clothing Manufacturers.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

suNsrRoKR.-patrlck Reilly. living corner OF
Tenth avenue and 156th street. was yesterday over
come by the sun and taken home by Sergeant
HOnens, of the Thirty-second precinct. He Is not
dangerous.
FELL FROM observation-disclosures Martin, OF NO.
100 Houston street. last night fell from fire escape
at the above number and was seriously injured
She was conveyed to Bellevue Hospital. The acct-
dent was caused by q too free use OF fusA OIL
HORRIBLE DEATH.-Yesterday afternoon child
aged three years. living with its parents at No. lie
avenue b. named Charles Schaner, fell into tub OF
boiling fat and was very seriously injured. The at
tending physician says that the little fellow will not
recover.
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ENGLAND.

Meeting to Welcome Mr.. NIOtley-Comments
ON the Alabama Question.
LIVERPOOL, May 26-Midnight.
The Chamber Of Commerce held a meeting to-
night and voted an address of welcome to Mr.. Mot
ley, the new American Minister.
Mr.. Patterson, in speech in support of the vote,
regretted the failure Of the law officers to prevent
the escape Of the Alabama. The precedent was
bad one and the maritime interests of England were
sure to suffer from it. If moderate compensation
could cancel this precedent he would rejoice II 1t
were granted by England. He was assured that
the present Ministry would meet the claims OF the
United States without compromising the national
honor.
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THE DERBY DAY IN ENGLAND.
Pretender the Winner Of the
Derby Stakes in 2:52.
The Cuban Question in the
Spanish COrtes.
ENGLISH WELCOME TO Mr.. MOTLEY.
CUBA.

Letoma Relieved from the GOvernorship Of
Puerto Principe-Mnrkets.
HAVANA, May 90, 1850.
General Letona has been relieved OF the Governor
ship Of Puerto Principe and General Lesca appointed
IN his place.
The sugar market is active ana in improved de'
mand; sales were made to-day on the basis OF SA
s% reals per arrobe for No. 10 Dutch Standard.
Exchange--On London l2H lS per cent pre-
MUM; on Paris par; on United States, sixty days
sight, in gold, u TX per cent premium; short
sight, 81 per cent premium; sixty days sight, IN
currency 90 % per cent discount; short sight, 20
25 per cent discount.
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EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONEY MARKEr.-LoND0N, May 70, 5.ot
p. M.-Consols close Mt p3S both for money ana inc
account. United states nve-twenty bonds '9is
Stocks-Iinois Ccntrais, e5x; Eries 10.
AS the Derby Day s practically observed as a., nol.
m Liverpool, and the commercial quotations may
be considered nominal. - -
FRANKFORT BouRsE.-TRANKFoRT, MAY 2o'-
United states 1ve-twenty bonds 50 s01. A.,
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.-LIvsRPooI, MAY
26 $3.50 T.. M.-Cotton closed at II I'd IL AZ Tor
middlinQ uplanda, and liz 1lld. Tor middling
Orleans; the sales Of the day have reached l0ooo
bales. The slipnents Of cotton from B2mpsy 10 aae
22d inst, since the last report acc2rung 10 PrVate
despatches), have been $4,000 bales. - -.-
Pials BorRsE.-PAErs, MAY 2e.-Bonrse strong;
rentes, III eOc. - A., a, ~.
ton closed at 1ssiif. per cwt. for es oid'iooe on
the SPOT ,n ,,,r,rooo, u,,
"a - pelroleum esd. per gallon for spirits.
LONDON PRoDuCB MAnKET.-LONpoN, May 90
$40 p M-Taow, 42s. 90. per owt.
' PxrroLEuM MARxEr.--ASrwERr. May sj.--Petro
iaun l. aulet o, ssr. for standard white,
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Secretary Boutwell,.

Secretary Boutwell,, in his first brush with
the Wall street gold gamblers, has baifled
ahd beaten them. When he announced his
purpose of selling million of gold weekly
{fom his accumulated fund of hundred mil
lions, in exchange for gold-bearing bonds, the
Rold bulls and their allies of all sorts entered
into coalition against him, and for week or
they ran up the article from 139 to l44 and
fraction, and then sent off Chittenden to warn
the head of the Treasury that unless he stopped
these gold sales they would soon run up the
Precious metal to It's. This trick no doubt
would have succeeded with McCulloch, who
seemed to be either confederate or willing
victim of these Wall street gamblers; but we
are glad to announce that it was signal
failure with Boutwell, that instead of suspend
ing his weekly sale Of gold to the extent OF
million he gave notice that if million would
not do he would try two millions week
against these Wall street gold bulls, and with
this notice, like Captain SCOTS coon, they
said, 'Don't fire, Captain, We'll come down."
And they did come down, to 140, and the Sec
rotary has them in his leading strings. He
can stop their fantasies and haul them short
at bis pleasure; and it is to be hoped that he
viii draw upon his specie surplus to the figure
of five millions at a clip, if necessary, to make
these gold bulls take in their horns, and 90
diminish those gambling profits which they
realize at the expense of the community.
bou Mt nt
The Gold Room is within the control of the
Secretary of the Treasury. Next it appears
that his general report for the month Of May
will exhibit the handsome figure of seven
millions in the reduction of the public debt.
He has given us the same for the month of
and he can do better as he goes on and more
fully realizes the advantages within his grasp
in the way of retrenchment and savings
They say he is protectionist, and that as
such his policy is to bring down the price of
gold and reduce the debt. Protectionist or
free trader, or anything you like, he may be,
so long as he labors to manage the Treasury
for these great objects of bringing us quietly
nearer to final settlement of the debt and o
return to specie payments. But we want no
forced or fictitious resumption-no contraction
just yet, by calling in the three per cents, a
portion Of the legal tender reserve upon which
our banks do business. The results Of an ex-
pertinent or two of this sort attempted by
McCulloch ought to be a sufficient warning to
his successor. Mr.. Boutwell,, this leaning to
grave mistake excepted, begins well.
He carries the whole weight of the ad-
ministration upon his shoulders and appears
to be the only member of the Cabinet who is
doing anything to meet the opportunities
before him and the expectations of the country.
Let him push forward in reducing the debt
the interest on the debt and the expenses oi
the Treasury, and let him avoid meantime
any contraction of our needful circulation, and
the country will sustain him.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27
VIRGINIA..

Conservative Meeting I'm Richmond-Bapsist
Free Missions Society Anniversary.
RICHMOND, May 20, 1909.
A large conservative meeting was held In the park
this afternoon. Addresses were made In favor Of
Mr.. Walker the republican candidate for Governor.
Mr. Walker was also present aud made O brief ad.
dress. His appearance was hailed with cheers.
The American Baptist Free Missions Society COM
menced Its twenty-sixth anniversary meeting here
this morning. Rev. A. L. Post, OF Pennsylvania, Is
President, and Rev. Rufus L. Perry, OF Brooklyn, is
Secretary Twenty-nne States and Canada are rep
resented by LOG delegates, including two ladies'. A
large majority Of the delegates are colored.
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MAR YLANO.

Shooting ARRAY i'm FRINGE George County.
ALEXANDRIA, May 20, 1869.
On yesterday the sheriff OF Prince George county,
with posse, attempted to arrest two men named
Davis, accused Of having cut the seine of Pierson
Chapman, near Fort Washington. The captain Of a
schooner, named Shackeford, endeavOred to shelter
the Davises and refused to permit the sheriff to
come ON board his vessel. The sheriff persisted,
when Shackleford drew and fired o revolver. The
sheriff fired double barreed gun, putting five balls
into the captain, and also slightly w0undng cOlOred
sailor. Both the wounded men were taken to Fort
Washington Tor surgical treatment. The Davises
were pursued, captured and lodged 10 the Alexan-
dria iall.
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ALAB BAMA.
Fire In MobiIe-Loss Of Life.

MOBILE May 26, 1899.
A fire occurred In Commerce street. between ST.
Michael and st. Louis streets. last night by which
the following were losers:-Childress Davis gro
Gerry dealers; Foster Gardner, and 7. Z. Stollen-
werck Il Bro, commission merchants; ODER & An
derson, feed store, and Baker Co., forwarding
merchants. Colonel L. T. woodruff, prominent
business man and President Of the Board of Trade,
lost his iife Two other men were seriously injured
by the falling OF the walls. The loss is estimated at
between $4,000 and $5000
The funeral Of Colonel Woodruff this afternoon
was the largest ever witnessed la Mobile. His body
laid in state IN the Board OF Traae rooms until four
O'Clock, when 1t was removed to the Methodist
church, followed by the Board Of the Presbyterian
Assembly In body. All the stores were closed at
three O'Clock out OF respect to deceased.
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NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY MAY 27 l8ea-rIPLE SHEET.

perial and eight others. The betting was to
against Conrad ana to against Fugitive.
Mr.. II. woocotts b. C. Conrad, by Buccaneer, out
Of fIsCOuDlcS.....
Mr.. keginalds b. 9. Fugitive, by Blair Athol, out
Oi queen oi cpdn. .
Duke OF Newcastie's b. c. Prince Imperial, by Y.
FOR THB BESTINcX PLATE.
The Bentinck Plate OF 100 soyeregns, half the en-
trance money to second horse, three-Quarters OF o
mile, thirty-eight entries at two soyereigns each.
Mr. Reginald's Fugitive beat Mr. Watts Mysots,
Hecate and ten Others.
Mr.. Regnald's b. C. Fugitive. by Blair Athol, out
OF Queen or spain. !
Mr.. Watts b. Mysotis, by Newminister, out OF
ooufchu. '.'..'''''''.''
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COMPLIMENTARY BALL TO MRS. ADMIRAL PORTER.

The officers ana midshipmeu at the United States
Naval Academy at Annapolis have rendered grand
complimentary ball to Mrs. Admiral Porter in honor
pf tho Vice Admiral's retirement from the superin-
tendency OF the Naval Academy. The ball, which
win take place on the 4th Of June, promises to be
most magnificent ana delightful affair, and will be
attended by the President and rs. Grant, besides
several members OF the Cabinet and other prominent
onlcials accompanied by their families
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FRANCE.

Close yoting-Necessity Of Fresh Ballot.
PARIS, May 80, 1869.
An accurate classification of the members of the
new Corps L6gislaf cannot yet be made, as all the
elections have not been decided, and the returns In
some cases, are still Incomplete. In ffty-nine dis
trcts the result is so close that another ballot Is
necessary. OF those candidates whose election Is
sure forty.one were not members OF the last Cham
ber The opposition gain six new members, but lose
three old ones. NM. Drevle and Estange are
eectad.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27
RHODE ISLAND.

Senator s;prnguc Rcbukcd-Gcnerai Burnside
Endorsed by tho Legislature.
PROVIDENCE, May 20, 1862
The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed
this afternoon, nearly unanimously, resolution that
the General Assembly has in high esteem the admin
istrative ability Of his Excellency Governor Am
brose E. Burnside; entertains unimpared confidence
in his courage, patriotism and loyalty, and holds in
grateful remembrance the selfsacrihcing gallantry
OF the ol1cers and soldiers Of Rhode Island during
the formidable rebellion.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27
MASONIC RECEPTION.

Inauguration Of the New RoorIs of sngai,i0re
Lodge.
Sycamore Lodge, No. 37I, L. and a. NJ, last night
inAugurated their new lodge rooms In Booths Build
ING, corner OF Twenty-third street and Sixth av.
enue. The Inauguration took the form OF reccp-
tion, at which the members of the lodge and their
lady friends assisted. Notwithstanding the inau-
spiclous nature OF the weather the attendance
was large. q great proportion OF the per.
sons present being members Of the fair sex.
1he new lodge rooms OF Sycamore Lodge are
among the most handsome and the best arranged In
the olty. The lodge room proper IL lofty elegantly
decorated and fitted up In most complete anu sub
stantal manner, the ceiling being anew ,rescoed
order.
very excellent programme, consisting of vocal
and instrumental music. addresses and reclatons
bad been provided, and the entertainment com.
nenoed about eight O'Clock The worshipiul
opened Ssnee the p programme grain with a very pleasant
address OF welcome which was followed by
instrumental music and cookies duet, "Loye and
simpson An address by Mr.. Henry T. Godet fol-
lowed, IN which the speaker spoke Of Masonry Its
obligations aud advantages. Mrs Mozart sung very
sweetly Mcrarrcn's song, "The Beating OF Ny Own
Heart" Mr.. Gus Philips gave recitation "a Little
Dutch. In which he described IN Dutch,Eng,issh tue
followed by O comic French song very ceverly rem.
dercd by NJ. Flamont, which concluded the first part
cart and Messrs. George Simpson and ]. r..
Thomas sang three song. one being o TITO
Om vord At MT 4 ssd gsye
General u. q. McCallum read very clever original
poem, "Admonitlon.n Captain j. II. Howell deiiv.
cred very excellent valedictory address, ana the
entertainment concluded with an original hymn
written for the occasion by General McCallum.
rnG $ s 10 INV was IN vey ssann
gentlemen are the ollcers Of the lodge:Charlcs $.
Arthur, w. M; 5. w. Sbley, 5. W.; Augustus ID.
secretary.
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place some doctor who made good record In
the war, like DR.. Edward Dalton, DIR. George
B. Parker. or any one Of dozen that can be
hamed-competent, proper men. With such
man in the place as is now there our COM
mefce suffers, and the injury could hardly be
greater if sand bar were suddenly deposited
across the mouth of the harbor
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Atlantic National Bank, Brookiyn, May y,.sc S0s
the discovery of certain Irregularities involving some loss 70
the stockholders They this OF stating tha tne
hank nerecty solvent full confidence OF the
department at Washington. Mr. Calender now being en-.
gagged in the examination and Adjustment OF iS aua os
bank Ia continuing the business 40 usual ..xursxx,
JOHN A. LOTT HENkn =: mUnrnfs
r. G. CORNELL, WM HuNTEk. Jr;~,
r. p SMITH HENRY x, SHELDON, ~
SEYMOUR L. Hustled. BREWSTER NALENIiNbs
JOHN FRENCH, GEOkGE Ss fuFFEH.
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NEW YORK.
Body snatchins i'm Wayne County.

ROCHESTER,, May 20, 1869.
disgusting case Of body snatchiug has Just oc-
Cured at Williamson, Wayne county. Stephen
Burton, q respected citizen, died on wednesday
last from an overdose Of chloroform and was buried
on Friday. It was suspected that his grave had
been violated and the tomb was examined. The
body had been dragged out Of the cofin and mutt.
lated and concealed in the woods. DIR. Bront of
Ontario has been arrested, with two Students, and
held to answer for the crime.
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ITALY.

Cause Of tue Attempt to Assassinnte Colonel
Greuville-NumerOus Arrests.
FLORENCE. May 20, 1859.
Fourteen arrests have been made at Leghorp in
connection with the attempted assassination OF
Colonel Grenville. 1t has been ascertained that
political animosity, growing out Of the conduct OF
Colonel Grenvile at the siege Of Rome in 1s49 was
the cause of the assault.
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YACHTING.
The Daun.Iess and the Rambler.

THO DnuntIess nnd the FkuulDIcrs
SToNINGTON, May 26, 1850.
The yacht Dauntless leaves here for New York to-
day, accompanied by Mr.. Bankers yacht the Ram
bier. Our Custom House people have evidently
heard that there Is war In Cuba, and also that
there are neutrality laws and fancy that two such
trim and gallant craft only be intended TO v0-
late these laws and have hand In that fight. Moth
ing else account for their extra attention to the
yachts.
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Died.

sAspERsoS.-On wednesday May %, JAMES CoL-
FAX son of Charles and Margaret Sanderson, aged
months and 90 days.
Funeral this Thursd ay) afternoon, at two O'Clock.
from 54S5s Hudson street. The friends Of the family
are respectfully invited to attend.
[F0r other Deaths see Eighth Pu0el
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A.-NIontuna Cordial. No Moro Dyspepsia.
'e '"A r. A. CHALvIN lsl Fulton street, New York.
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Temporary Set Of Teeth S1O.-Teeth Ex.
tracfed without pain twelve by benumbng appcaton
j. JAY VILLERS, 155 Grand street.
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A.-savo Is per cent by Purchasing yonr siI.
verwarc direct the manufacturers, FORD TuPPEk
7S7 and 759 Broadway, corner OF Tenth street.