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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-14

PHA Es OF TIE moon.
New Moon, eth, 70 hours, 46 minutes. morning.
First Quarter. 18th, hours minutes, evening
Pull Noon. goth. hours. 2I minutes. evening.
Last Quarter. 28th. hours, 2 minutes, evening.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-14
Drugs, Gbemifais, Gf.

HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS FOR FU.
TURE supplies of this Water direct from the
spring, purchasers may rely upon obtaining 1t
always fresh at AIMAH'S.
Corner Xii and vanderhorst streets:
Sent IL stuth3
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-14
@ariue Ntaus.
PORT CALENDAR.

Port of Charleston. Sept'r I.
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YER AND A G U e.

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over o large part Of the globe, is the
- consequence Of diseased action In
w the system, induced by the poison
Jous miasm OF vegetable decay. This
|. exhalation is evolved by the action
Of solar heat on wet soil, and rises
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-14

DR. PROPnITT's FEMALE TONIC.
This Medicine With its associates, is q safe and
certain remedy for all durable diseases 10 which Fe.
males alone are liable. II is also an excellent pre-
ventative of Nervous Blindness, or Nervous Dis
cases in either male or ea a'e 1t is powerful Ner
vine Tonic. setting up full and free Circulation
throughout the sysem.
All OF the above Medicines sold by Druggists and
Merchants generally throughout the Southwest
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-14

ED. s. BURNHAM,
Wholesale and Retail Agent,
No. 42l King.street, near Calhoun,)
Charleston, S. C.
Prepared ouly bv DR.. o. S. PROPBITT.
April 16 stuthGmos CoVlpetoE. ia.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22
WASuINGT8N.

APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The Senate to-day
confirmed number OF nominations in the ma
Wy and marine corps, in place of those retired
deceased, resigned or promoted.
JUDGE HoAR.
Inc nomination of Judge Hoar for Associate
Sust!ce of the Supreme Court has not been
considered in executive session. The temper
OF the Senate is not favorable to his confirma-
tlon. 1t is reliably ascertained that yesterday 8
depate IN secret session upon the resolution
asking the President for the recommendations
on which the Circuit Court Judges were NOM
mated was conducted in spirit altogether
friendly to the President.
INDIAN MATTERS
~ The Superintendent of Indian affairs for
New Mexico reports, date of Cumarron, New
mexico, Dec. 7th, that the Indians are all out
on hunt, and that they are said to be univer-
sally opposed to going on the reservations,
Ihelr agent thinks they will not unless forced
10. 1t IS thought the Apaches, who are also on
the nunt, will make trouble on their return by
stealing stock, clothing, SC. The citizens OF
Cumarron feel insecure in consequence of this
impression, and have asked for a company of
troops. There are several reports of depreda-
tlons by Apaches last menth. Lieut.. Hanson,
from the Abiquin agency of New Mexico, re-
ports that on the I'd and Sd of November he
distributed annuities of goods to the Utes,
ABOUT IOO OF whom were present at the distri-
Dutlon. All were well pleased. This officer
also reports that the Utes are opposed to going
on the reservations Agent Padding of Hoop
er valley reservation, California, reports that
tne INDIANS are engaged in blowing and SOW
ing. Their condition isone of perfect content
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22
WEST INDIES.
Cuba.


PROGRESS OF THE REBELLION.
HAVANA, Dec. 21.-A telegram received from
C!nco Vrias district announces the dispersion
of VilamiPs band of insurgents. During the
fight forty-twO rebels were killed and MANY
wounded. The civil guard attacked the insur-
gents at Gigui Cara, in the Amador noun
tains, and killed thirty-three. Other Spanish
columns have had slight skirmishes with the
insurgents.
An incendary was executed at Niguas.
Many rebels are presenting themselves to
the Spanish authorities for pardon.
1t is reported from another source that the
forces OF Cavadas aud VilIamil are moving to-
wards Camaguey, but the Spanish authorities
do not credit it. The loss of the Spaniards
during the recent engagements have not been
reported.
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS
A frigate arrived to-day from Spain bringing
1900 soldiers. These troops, as we'll as those
lately landed, were Immediately sent to the
seat of war.
AN ALARM.
Great excitement prevails among the mer-
chants OF Havana, on account of a report re-
ceived from the United States that q duty of
five cents would be imposed on all centrifugal
grades OF sugar. AS sugars are classed differ
emily at various points of the United States
this measure causes much confusion.
STEAMSHIP DETAINED.
On Saturday the steamship Eagle, when
about to sail, was visited by the police, who de-
tanned her one hour beyond her usual sailing
time, for the purpose of arresting passenger
named Donaldson. He had been accused of
talking against the Spanish Government, but
Captain General De Rodas issued an order di-
recting the police to allow Donaldson to pro-
coed unmolested.
PLANTATIONS BURNED.
Several plantations in the vicinity of Villa
Clara have been burned, and skrmshes are
reported to have taken place between the
troops and insurgents in the same locality.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22
Domestic Markets.

NEW BEDFORD. Dec. 20 -Sperm Oil has been in
better request since last and we quote sales of
$50 bbs., in parcels, for manufacture on private
terms Whale continues quiet, the only transactions
being 40 bbls. Blacklist, and 800 do dark Northern
for home use, on private terms.
NEW YORK. Dec. 21-6 p. M.-Cotton dull and ic
lower; sales 1900 bales Middling uplands 254c.-
Flour-sales $500 bills; State and Western tavors
choice 4 40 q 10; Southern dull and dropping
sales $50 bbls.; common to choice 40 a 10 co.
Winter Red Western SO a. s.. Corn dull heavy
and 1c lower for old; sales 900 bush old and new
Mixed Western sound "a; old do do % "a "a.
Oats dull; sales % 900 bush; State GAL "a 65c; West
ern 63@ 63lc. Beef Is quiet and unchanged; sales
100 bbs. new plain mess 90 q 10 90; new extra do
II 90 @ II 90. Pork is heavy sales SEQ bbls.; new
% %. Lard heavy and lower; sales $50 bbls steam
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22
PORTLAND, Dec. q, 1869.

POKTLAND, DEC. Il, I6by.
To the Editor Of the Press:
Inasmuch as the testimony received by the
committee ION investigation of affairs at Aims
House" was derived from past and present
members of the Board of Oyerseers, and from
Mr.. Sampson, the committee, before answer
ing the article in this mornings papers, would
respectfully enquire who the persons are who
shield themselves under the name of "Over-
seers." The public may rest assured that the
report is true if the parties who gave their evil
dence are to be believed. FRED. HoX,
for committee.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22
NEW YORK.
ANOTHER BOLD ROBBERY

New YORK, Dec. 21.-About seven o'clock
this evening, as MIR. David M. Sweeney, bro
ker, doing business at 104 Nassau street, was
on his way home in Brooklyn, he was knocked
down by two men, who robbed him of a box
containing $4,000 in bills and some checks
After securing this booty the hghwaymen
made off at rapid rate in a wagon. Mr.
Sweeney was taken to drug store, where his
wounds were dressed,
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22

ST. STEPHENS FAIR-The fair, or, moro
properly speaking, sale of fancy articles and
Christmas emblems, held at Browns Hall, by
the ladies of st. Stephens Parish yesterday
afternoon and evening was a great success.
The tables were arranged around the sides of
the hall, and there was a very fine display of
everything in the evergreen line. There were
Christmas trees, besides wreaths, monograms,
stars, and all sorts Of emblems, besides many
pretty toys, fancy articles and specimens of
choice needle-work. The old lady who lived in
shoe was represented by a charming little
miss who dispensed photographs and dolls
with fairy-like grace. There was very
good attendance both afternoon and evening.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22
Portland and Vicinity
New Advertisements this Day

AUCTION COLUMN.
Holiday Goods at Auction-F. U. baneS'
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN
Confectionery-Allen. ,o,,
NEW ApyERTIsEMENT COLUMN.
Hoff's Malt Extract.
SI55 amOnfb-Parmelee& Co.
Cured of Deafness.-Mrs. Nj. G. Leggeit.
Free to Book Unconstitutional Pub. Co.
Glad Tidings-Green d. Franklin,
Farmers HeIper.-Zeigler, McCudy a. Co.
The Best-Munn 81 Co.
Neuralgia.-Mrs. Dixi.
The Nursery.-John L. Shorey.
Found-35 st. Lawrence St.
Immense Success.-Ditson IL Co
Paine's Music Store.
For Sale.-W. w. Stevens.
T.: y. ones.-Commission Merchant
1 1sets.oe periodicals.. H. .. Houghton & Co.
Srsans ana Melodeons. --Wm. p. Hastings.
Notice..-Wm. E. Small.
NSII,i Ss New Years Slippers.-M. G. Palmer
Uio santa Claus-H. G. Quincy.
Observation-Disclosures g. Thomas.
dressed Hogs-King, Thurlow a. Co.
rate Beef-Chase Brothers.
Notice--Thos H. Crosby.
yellow Corn-Green, Fogg 81 Co.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22
@ O MI MI r GAL.

Hcceipfs by Railroads and SfenmbOats.
GRAND TRUNK RAILwAY-1O0O bbls -four, ears
shocks, do lumber do starch do headings, 10 do
bark, do hogs, do potatoes do barley, do peas
do corn 292 milk, 279 pkgs sundries; for Ship
ment East 1900 bills -four car oil for shipment to
Europe per steamer, cars meats, l do tobacco.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILRoAD-2 cars lumber, do
CATTLE do potatoes, do leather 1855 pkgs sundries
PORTLAND e KENNEBEC RAILROAD-2 cars of
headings, do wood, do lumber do bbls, IA cases
goods bbs. flour, do beans, i6 boxes axes casks
potash 1873 oil bbls SO pkgs sundries, Shoes
horses, SO cars freight tor Boston.
STEAMER FOREST CITY, FROM BOsToN-3 pieces
chan bds iron, 35 boxes Spices 46 pkgs furniture,
$50 bbs. flour, 25 DO pork, plates iron, bales do
Is kegs soda, 200 pkgs to Princes Express 100 pkgs
to order; for Canada and up country, melodeons,
40 plates iron casks OIL 10 kegs lead 20 bbls pork
10 rolls leather, loom, 40 bales wool, SPECS marble
piano, can tobacco coils pipe, 2rols lead, bags
indigo, sleigh, bds chairs, 200 pkgs to order.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22

STEREoscoPEs and Views retain by their
excellence and variety their first place for
Christmas presents. Their very low price
reaches the means Of all. They are like works
of art in their hold ON our Imagination, and
they add largely to our interest in the inlor-
nation they bring to us in representations of
the past and present. The subjects increase
and the varieties multiply. Lowell s. Senter
on Exchange street, in their large stock and
good selection, keep fully up with the times
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22
ILLINOIS.
SEVERE SNOW STORM.
\ Tao 81 IT,

SEVERE SNOW STORM.
CHICAGO, Dec. M.-It commenced showing
.o-uay, accompanied by violent wind, which
has increased in fierceness I'D to this hour.
+. M. The snow is now falling very fast and
forms INTO almost impossible banks. No doubt
the railroad trains will be seriously interrupt
ed III every direction. The storm will doubt
years.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22
United States District Court.

JUDGE FOX PRESIDING.
TUHsDAY.-United States vs.. Davis r. Stockwell
al Suit to recover the penalty for smuggling into
Bangor shingles which were the growth and manu-
facture OF the British Provinces. On trial.
q. f. Talbot Richard H. Dana, Jr. y
w. C. Crosby.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22

SERIOUS AcCIDENT.-Mr. James Sweetsir, of
Cape Elizabeth, while at work a few days since
upon house on Commercial street, met with
an accident which threatens to deprive him of
the sight of one eye. He was driving nail,
when it broke off and piece stuck into the
ball of his eye with such force that considera-
BILE STRENGTH was recuired 70 extract if
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22

ARRIVAL OF A STEAMSHIP. Aus
trian, Capt. Wylie, from Liverpool 9th inst,
arrived at this port at 10 o'clock last evening
with Is cabin and 897 Storage passengers.
Among the former are Hon. A. Campbell,
Postmaster General of Canada, and Hon. John
Roes
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22

CHRISTMAS CAROL Mr.. Murray, the Brit
ish Consul, has kindly consented to read Dick
ems Christmas Carol at the reunion to be
given at Reception Hall by the st. Paul's So
ciety Thursday evening. 1t will prove a great
success, we predict.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22

DECEMBER CIVIL TERM-GoDDARD, j., PRESIDING
TUEsDAY.-John Fogg VS.. Inhabitants of Free
port Action to damages for injuries alleged
to have been sustained by plaintiffs horse by reason
of defect in highway in defendant town. On the 1Otl
OF November, 1867.
The plaintiff introduced testimony tending to show
that few rods from the plaintiffs house there is OF
the highway, watering place and near it culyert
that in the covering Of this culvert there was large
hole two feet in depth, caused by the covering stones
not being properly put on; that on the morning o.
the above named date the plaintiffs daughter was
leading his horse to water, the horse, without any
fault or want of care on the part of the daughter
stepped into this hole and tore his hoof off and 9TH
erwise injured him SO that it became necessary to
kill him. Damages claimed $3.50. Defendants deny
everything except the existence of the road Decision
reserved.
Webb. Davis &, Drummond
WEDNESDAY, DEC. %.
General motion day for Trustee disclosures excep-
tons demurrers, &C., also for the trial of the follow
ing actions:
iIs-Eq L. Insurance Co. VS.. Emery & TT.
U-Randall VS.. Clark.
I33-Webster VS.. Jordan.
II6-Norton VS.. Armstrong.
Ea-Parker VS.. Armstrong
il9-Simpson VS.. Jack ct ais
l20-Same vs.. Same.
21e-Mayberry VS.. Hayes.
142-Smith VS.. Thompson ct TX
223-Ward ct ais VS.. Bates.
2S7-Totman VS.. Forsath.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22

FEsTIvAL.-Warren Hall in Saccarappa will
be point Of interest this evening to those who
would enjoy themseIves-for the ladies of the
Congregational Society will hold festival, and
they never fail in what they attempt
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22
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Great Britain.

Great Britain.
DEPARTURE OF AN ACTOR
LONDON, Dec. 21.-Charles Fechter, the ac-
tor, Salled to-day in the steamship Main from
southampton for New York. He was attend
ed to the steamer by Charles Dickens, Wikie
Collins, manager Webster and other celebria-
ties.
DEPRESSION IN U. s. BONDS.
Dispatches from Frankfort state that fears of
reduction of interest will tend to depress the
market for American bonds.
France.
EXPULSION OF POLITICAL INCENDIARY.
PARIS, Dec. H.-M. Kaufman, a native of
Germany, has been expelled from France for
making radical speeches at political meetings.
WRECK OF A WAR STEAMER.
The Journal Official announces the wreck
and total loss of the French war steamer Geor-
gla While on her way from Spain to Cher
bOurg.
CABINET RUMoRs
Senator Henri Chevreau, Project of the De-
State aud at one time connected with the Min
Istry OF the Interior, has been summoned to
Parls. 1t is rumored he will enter the minis
try.
Rumor, which had gained some currency.
that Gen. Fleury had given in his resignation
false.
Spnin.
POLITICAL DISTURBANCE
MADRID, Dec 21.-A crowd gathered yester-
day IN the streets of Parada, town in the
province of Seville, and gave cheers for the Re-
public One man was arrested and the disor-
der Suppressed. An immense Republican
meeting was held at Cadiz to-day. Perfect Or
der prevailed and there was no interference of
the authorities.
POLITICAL sPECULATIoNs
PARIS, Dec. 21-Evening.-The following
dispatch has been received from a well-inforni-
ed source in Madrid 1t was asserted that the
provisional government at the next sitting of
the CorteS will fix period of time beyond which
1t will not persist in advocating the candida
ture of the Duke of Genoa if before the expi-
ration ofthat time the King of Italy does not
officially accept the Crown for the Prince,
A rumor is abroad that a reconciliation had
taken place between Montpensier and Queen
Isabella. The son of the Duke of Montpensier
was lll,which gave occasion for an exchange of
dispatches between Queen Isabella and the
Duchess, and reconciliation followed. This
rumor gives rise to much speculation and
should it prove true new political combinations
may be looked for A plan is already talked
OF for placing the Prince of Asturas on the
throne under the regency of the Duke of Mont
pensier. 1t is generally believed that the I'm.
lonists will coalesce again with the progress
slonlsts, should the news be confirmed.
Rome.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22
New Work stock and Money uarke,.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2I-Evening.-Streetq quiet dur
ing the afternoon. Money market was easy to the
close at "a per cent; prime discounts range from
10 to II per cent on the street, and market conin
ues quiet. Foreign Exchange market was heavy and
lower this afternoon leading bankers reduced ask
ing 1888. The Gold market was dull towards the
close of the day, and at one time touched 1881 but
afterwards rallied to 12O q 1901 The rates paid for
ments closed dull and steady Henry Clewes & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22

II a Isle; kettle 10 a 19tc. Whiskey shade firm
err; sales ,45O bbls.; Western at 90. Sugar actve
and lower sales 100 hhds fair good refining 1Ot q
sales 20 hhds Demarara at SOC; 600 bbls. New Or
leans at lac. Naval Stores dull. Taow heavy; sales
az ~ loac. Linseed quiet. Freights to Liverpool
lower; Cotton per steamer sic a I'd; Flour per do
los 20; Wheat per steam 49d.
CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-Flour dull; sales of Spring ex-
tras at IS a co. Wheat quiet; No. at 500 a Sic /;
IN the afternoon No. was heavy and lower at sOc
sales at 70 733c for No. regular in the afternoon
NO. = was neglected at 73Ic seller January. Oats
quiet; No. at 42tc. Rye declining; sales at 71t a
I3c for NO; e Barley active and lower at 75c. High
Wines dull at 81 q 92c. Mess Pork lower; sales at
% 80 cash. 81 20 seller January and 80 90 80 20 do
February: Lard lower at 17ic cash. Sweet picked
Hams 10 q Ice. Live Hogs dull and dropping at rs
"a 10 70 tor common to choice. Dressed Hogs quiet
and lower II 25 a II u.s. Cattle firm at 4 Is al rs
for common to good Cows and rs q Z Cpl for good
Steers.
CINCINNATI Dec 21.-Whiskey dull at 95c. Live
Hogs quiet with light demand; sales at 10 q 10 25.
Dressed Hogs quiet at II So; receipts $500. Pork is
dull offered at 20 80; Bulk Meats-fully cured at
12c for shoulders and 154 a Ice for clear sides pack
ed. Bacon quiet with light demand shoulders 14lc;
clear rib sides 17tc; clear sides lee. Hams unchang
ed. Lard dull and nominal; prime steam 174c; ket-
tie 1S4c, and no demand.
MILWAUKEE. Dec. 21.-Flour is heavy; choice
Spring extras so. Wheat dull at S45c for No. and
Sly for No. 2. Oats firm at 43c for No, g. Corn is
steady at 8Oc for No. q Rye and Barley nominal
Foreign Markets.
LONDON, Dec. 21-11.15 A. M.-Consols 92f q 92f
for money and account.
American securities-United States5-20's 1862 cou-
pons SCH do 1865, old SSH do 1867, s4t; do 104Os,
SO; Erie shares 19t; Illinois Central shares, 100
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 2l-1l.15 A. M.-Cotton quiet;
sales 900 bales; Middling upands liz q 113d; do
Orleans III 12d. Corn 29s Pork 1O7s 3D. Lard IT'S.
FRANKFORT. Dec. 21-Evening.-United States
5-2Os closed fiat at 9ls.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22
Boston stock List.
Sales at the Brokers' Board, Dec %
AUCTION SALES.
Auction Notice.
Holiday Goods at Auction.

hOlludy UOOuS dC AuCt1Ons
[ SHALL commence this Thursday afternoon at
u o'clock at salesroom, to sell one of the largest
and choicest assortments of goods adapted to this
sc ason ever offered in this city, consisting in part of
Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Sewing Bureaus.
Handkerchief and Glove Boxes in Variety Opera
Glasses, Hand Mirrors, Parian Marble Goods Toilet
Sets, Albums, Companions, Scotch Napkin Rings.
Toy Sets, Mugs, Dolls and Dolls Heads, and other
goods too numerous to mention.
This stock is fresh being direct from the import
and jobbers and is OF the best stocks Hol
iday goods ever brought 10 this CITY, Every article
will be sold without reserve. SAFE continued from
day to day. f. o. BAILEY, Auct'r.
December 16, 1869. dtf
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22

FlRE.-The alarm from Box 26, at 1910 last
evening, was false one caused by man
thinking he heard cry of fire.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22
POLITICAL sPECULATIoNs


ROME, Dec. 21.-The third congregation of
the council was held to-day. The formation of
committees was the only business transacted.
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22

KENNEBUNK.-The new and elegant refresh
ment hall at the railroad station is nearly COM
pleted, and will be opened probably within a
fortnight We inspected it yesterday, and con-
graduate the travelling public on the conven-
fence here furnished, in ''ten minutes for re-
freshments. An elliptical table of GO feet
length, built of chestnut with black walnut
mouldings, dentals and brackets is covered
with marble tops and lighted by three chande-
liers hung from the frescoed ceilings. Four
side tables, with 16 Seats marble wash-bowls
and other conveniences are placed in the COR
ners Mr.. George Moore, a Boston caterer,
will have charge of the establishment, and
will, we doubt not, give the place celebrity
fully equal to that once held by North Ber-
wick
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22

Southern State securities were generally frmer ON
the last call other bonds showed little change
from the morning quotations.
Railroad market generally dull and steady; at the
close OF the day there little more movement in
Vanderbilt stocks and among Western shares. In
miscellaneous shares the only movement of any con-
sequence was in Pacific Mail and Western Union
The market closed dull and unsettled but has been
firm throughout the afternoon, at the following p
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22

PoLIcE.-James Lunt, a soldier, enlisted in
the regular army, in Boston, in 1851, and served
eleven months, when he deserted and came to
Portland. In 1862 he enlisted in the 9TH Maine,
served faithfully two years, lost both the fore
and middle fingers from his right hand, and
then received an honorable discharge. A short
time ago he applied for pension and the APP
plication was forwarded to Washington. The
authorities there Immediately sent word to
Boston, and on Monday a sergeant was sent
down, who applied at the station for an officer,
and officer Philbrooks went out to Stroud
water with him and arres led Lunt
The Soule boys, who committed the burglary
at Cape Elizabeth on Mrs. Harris house, some
time ago, were re-arrested yesterday, the COM
promise formerly effected not being satisfacto-
~, and they will be brought before the Court
o-day
The Portland daily press., 1869-12-22

NJ. l. A Tonight witnesses the closing en-
tertainme ut of the Mercantile Library Associ-
alton for this season, and rare bill have they
offered for the amusement of the public. The
concert by the Portland Band is great attrac-
ton in itself, and there are not few who
make it point to be on hand as soon as the
doors are open to listen to their sweet music.
The reading of the Holy-Tree Inn, by Mr..
Murray, should be sufficient to fill the hail. for
the Consul reads Dickens charming story with
a delicacy of combined humor and pathos that
causes tears to succeed laughter, and laughter
tears, in manner rarely equaled by the pro-
fessional eloeutionists. And finally, "Mark
TWAIN" the humorist, the editor whose arti-
Giles arc clipped from the Buffalo Express by at
least two thousand pairs of editorial scissors
per week all over the country to be served up
as desert to those heavy meats, the leaders,
for the dedication of their numerous subscrib-
erS. We expect City Hall will be iammed to-
night
Wew We're sorry that some of our friends of
the Association couldn't take a joke last Sat-
urday morning, but will forgive them if they
will give us as good a series of entertainments
next year as we have had this