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The New York herald., 1869-01-03
.ssNlMs OF TINE Cosmopolitan HALL.

The Cosmopolitan Concert Hall was formally
opened last evening in the presence Of large num-
Der OF invited guests.
The building mas frontage on Third avenue OF
hfty-two feet, covers six lots, and has front on
Sixteenth street OF fortysix feet The entire depth
Of the establishment Is 156 feet. on the Third
avenue side portico supported by six columns ex-
tends the entire width OF the place. This hall,
which has q depth Of $50 feet and height Of GA
feet Is divided by door into two large saloons re-
spect lively OF 52x6o and 7sxe0 feet IN dimension
gallery OF ten feet in width around the front
saloon. while two large cupolas and a number OF
windows placed near the ceiling afford sufficiency
OF light and ventilation. At night two large
chandeliers furnish brilliant but mellow light
Each OF the columns supporting the gallery has three
light gilt gas bracket attached. The galleries face
Third avenue. There is large dining hall or restau-
rant, 62x40 feet, which can be reached also by wide
stairs from the front OF the building. In the front
OF the building and over the dining hall are num-
Der OF private rooms, fitted up with view OF
anordfng accommodations to private dinner parties
or coteries. The dining hall and private rooms are
carpeted with tapestry carpet, ana fitted ND with
black walnut furniture. Dumb waters bring the
Kitchen In immediate connection with the rooms.
the whole establishment s painted in blue and
white the prOpretors carefully dscarng all gaudi-
ness or nmsy colors, while every supernous orna-
ment has been avoided In order To present the most
perfect acoustic. In the basement are the spacious
kitchens OF the establishment fitted up with ali i'm
provements, the wine vaults, and other domestic
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plenty OF il; good horses and lots OF them The num-
ber OF sleighs not large IN the Park but
OF the turnouts exceedingly handsome. In spite
OF rain and hail away the nylng horses go, ana stu
their drivers urge them TO increased speed. Along
the lane they 90, some even to McComb's Dam but
stop at the halfway house ana then turn their
Is passing and repassing all the time the race gene
rally in this case being to the swift. The houses
along the lane all crowded and hot drinks were
freely ndulged in the supposition that II was as
necessary to thaw the interior as the exterior.
HOMEwARD.
Turning to the city one was met by fresh pro-
cession still making its way to the parts from which
so many were returning Even after dark had set In
q steady stream was pouring into the Park ana al
most outnumbering those who were leaving II. And
so the first day Of sleighing which has been known
this year was celebrated by o general turnout and
q carnival on runners was everywhere celebrated.
Should the weather continue ell night as 1t was at
midnight tomorrow will see repetition OF the sport,
sound with the merry music Of the jingling sleigh
bells.
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LADIES' DAY IN the CITY.

II is characteristic Of American society that what
ever privileges are accorded by its customs to the
sterner sex the ladies must also enjoy in their own
way. The old Knickerbocker custom OF New Years
calls was too good In intent and practice not to be
followed by the minstering angels Of our house
holds. The pleasures OF New Years
call would, notwithstanding the presence OF
creature comforts, made doubly acceptable In
the fierce cold Of o winter day, be duh, nat, stale
and Improbable II the CHEEKY welcomes and bright
smiles OF the ladies wanting. But while people
enjoying the hospitaties OF their friends and
participating In the excitement OF driving from
place to place the fair ones who brighten every re-
ception room are condemned to remain indoors all
day mnisterlng to the hunger and thirst OF their
visitors. Hence the custom OF ladies making visits
ON the second day Of the new year is eminentiy
proper one.
the streets were yesterday In a worse state than
on the day previous. A thin, nasty penetrating
drzzle OF compound snow, sleet and rain fell in dis
greeable gusts and thcrossings OF the streets were
In frightful condition. The number Of ladies who
ventured out, therefore. make the customary calls
OF Ladies' Day." was very small. Those who did
brave the weather, however, enjoyed heartily the
excitement which always attends such occasions.
Had the weather been at all favorable there would
undoubtedly have been large parade OF the ladies'.
extensive preparations having been made 10 cele-
brate the day according to time-honored custom.
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ACCIDENT. John VIII was thrown from sleigh
In which he rdins in Fulton street. near Hicks
about sight O'Clock las evening, and was badly In.
lurcd, being seriously nurt about the head. lie was
taken 10 his residence, In Clinton street.
PROBABLE HoMrcIrE.-A woman named Mary
Ryan, residing at No3o4 Hamilton avenue, died last
nls, a. IL supposed from the effects OF injuries rc.
ceived In an array few nights previous. From
what can be ascertahed she became involved In a
light ensued, In the course of which she was badly
beaten. The Coroner vas notified, and viii hold an
inquest over the body
FiRE.-At about ten o'clock last night Are broke
out In two story and basement brick house In war.
rem street, near Nevins, owned by Mr. william b. Mich.
OILS. Before the danes could be extlnguished a
damage % $500 was caused. Insured. There were
two chests OF carpenttrs' tools and other material
also consumed In the building, which were owned by
kemson Bros, whose ioss thereon IL about 5000.
The Gre was unquestiohaby oI incendiary origin, ~
the house Was not occupied.
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COURT or GENERAL SESSIONS.

Before Cunning 8. Bedford, Jr., City Judge.
The January term OF the Court OF General Sessions
win open tomorrow. Judge Bedford will preside
during the term The prosecution will be conducted
by Samuel b. Garvin, successor to Mr.. Hall,
and his assistants, Messrs. Hutchings and Tweed If
there be quorum OF grand jurors present the Judge
Will charge them. The petit jury will be empaneiled
for the term. The calendar will then be called and
days assigned for the trial OF various cases. The cal
endar Is heavy and the term promises to be N In
teresting and busy one.
The following Is the calendar
The People Us. James Wo0d.-Burglary, third de-
gree
same rs. Charles FO,Test-Grand larceny.
Same rs. John Steyn.-Grand larceny.
Same rs. James Ldhy.-Robbery, first degree.
Same as. Mark Graham and Witiidis Retiey.
Same as. Patrick Lotus ana Thomas c. CLARK.
Same Us. Terence Lpnch.-Burglary, third degree.
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Average temperature for the week ending Dec
70, 1905 .3l Z
VITAL srArIsrIcs.-The number OF deaths in this
city for the week ending to-day Is 367; marriages,
1865; births 1898; still-born, 40.
lone BOAT CLUB.-Alfred Moore was recently
elected Rear Commodore of this club and not A. J.
Lucky, as previously reported.
SUDDEN DEATH.-A German named william OfYzen
aged thirty years. was found dead in his bed at
No. 54s Water street. early yesterday, As death re-
notified.
LOSSES BylFIRE DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
LAsT.-Accordlng to the statistics kept by ex-Fire
Marshal Baker the losses by fire In this city during
the month OF December last past amounts to
$320,650
INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC MoxEYs.-The City
Chamberlain has transmitted to the Comptroller the
amount Of interest accruing on the public money in
his possession during the past week to the amount
OF Ss46s, making the total amount returned to the
city treasury since the creation OF this fund e10 529
FATAL RESULT or A FALL Edward Haskins OF
No. 433 Hudson street. who fell through the hatch
way Of . vessel at pier 20 North river on Friday,
died yesterday at Bellevue Hospital OF the injuries
40 sustained. Coroner Rollins was notified to hold
an inquest. The deceased was native Of Ireland,
aged forty-nve.
DEATH FROM TSrEMrRRAScE. Inquest was
held yesterday at No. 37k Baxter street, by Coroner
Flynn, over the remains OF Mrs. Elizabeth Haley,
aged thirty-nve and a native OF Ireland, who was
found dead In her bed yesterday morning. Death
was ascertaned to have resulted ron intempersnce,
and verdict IA accordance was rendered.
FATAL RAILROAD AccrDENT.-An inquest win be
held to-day by Coroner Flynn over the remains Of
Thomas Mullersn, aged twenty-six, and native OF
Ireland, who was run cner few days ago by q
dummy engine on the Second avenue road, ut the
corner Of Sixty-nfth street and Second avenue
Deceased sustained o compound fracture OF both
legs, and died In Bellevue Hospital yesterday.
FATAL HArcHwAy AccfDESr.-Coroncr Flynn
held an inquest yesterday over the remains Of
Mlcom Chalmers, native Of Scotland aged thirty
two years. and q sailor on board the steamship
Europa, now lying ut pier 20 North river The
decreased fell through hatchway OF the vessel yes
irrdag morning, and sustained such INJURIES that
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TINE ELEVENTH AVENUE sTAs1Nc At-pp.

William Devine, the boy who stabbed " illiam
Concklin Friday afternoon on Eleventh avenue near
Thirteenth street, as fully reported In the HERALD,
was arraiened yesterday at the Jefferson Market Po-
lice Court. before Justice Ledwth, to answer The
prisoner stated that he was attacked by half dozen
persons who beat him cruelty ana In defence he
stabbed him. As Concklins conditf0n Ia considered
dangerous by the surgeons nc Bellevue Hospital De-
vine was committed to await the result OF his inju-
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT couar-M BANKRUPTCY.

On the 30th and 31st ult.-both days inolusive-3O0
voluntary petitions in bankruptcy were filed in the
above named court The last day Of the old year was
the last day upon which bankrupts having assets
could file petitions. From the 1st inst. the fifty per
cent clause OF the law comes into operationtat is
no person can obtain his discharge in bankruptcy
unless he Is able to pay fifty per of his liabilities
or obtains the sanction Of majority Of his creditors
to such discharge.
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wrsrcHssrgs INTELLIGENCE.

ASSAULT UPON AN AGED MAN.-Michael Doolan,
charged with committing brutal assault upon an
aged man named Dietz, has been sent to the county
jail for four months by Justice TIauptman.
METROPOLITAN POLICE IN West FARNs.-The po-
lice force under Sergeant steers. OF West Farms,
designated ss the Thirtysecond subpr Of the
Metropolitan district have during the year iust
closed anorded lodgings to ,05s persons not guilty
oi ciimc, imprisoned $40 charged with the commits
son oi onences and restored eight lost children TO
their parents
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CITY INTELLIGENCE.

THE WEATHER YRsTBRDAY.-The following record
win show the changes IN the temperature for the
past twentyfour hours, as Indicated by the ther-
mometer at Hudnuts pharmacy HERALD Building
" M INN afr
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The Croton Aqueduct Department was directed to
have the following streets and avenues paved with
Belgian pavement:-Tenth street, from Broadway TO
University place; Fiftieth street, between Eighth
and Ninth avenues; Fourteenth street, from Third
avenue to the East river; Fifty fifth street. between
Firth and sixth avenues Fftysixth street, between
First and Second avenues; Thomas street, from
Church to Hudson street; Hudson street, from
Chambers to Canal street; 10th street, from Third
avenue to avenue A; Sxty-ffth street, from Fifth
TO Madison avenue: White street, from broadway to
West Broadway; Thirty first street, from Second
avenue to Lexington avenue; Franklin street, from
Broadway to Hudson street; West Broadway, from
Barclay TO Canal street; Eightieth street, between
Madison and Fifth avenue, and South street, from
Montgomery to Catherine street.
The Board concurred IN the adoption OF resolu-
tiOns increasing the compensation OF the clerks or
both boards to 600 per annum for preparing the
minutes; increasing the salary OF the ngter OF the
City Hall to 900 per annum; directing the Street
Commissioner to have Rose street and CITY Hall
place repaired and the pier foot OF Thirty seventh
street thoroughly repaired.
Resolutions were also cOncurred In directing that
Fourteenth street, from University place to Eighth
avenue, and COrtandt street, from Broadway to
Greenwich street, be paved with Ncolson pavement,
where not already paved with Belgian pavement.
A number OF resolutions directing that certain
sidewalks be tagged gas lamps be placed in streets
and avenues and gas pipes be laid.
The usual complimentary resolutions to the Presl-
dent the clerks and the reporters were passed, alter
which the Board adjourned sine die
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TAX RECEIVERS OFFICE.

From the table given below 1t will be seen that the
work at the tax Office Is becoming less by degrees,
and that tine amount yet to be collected is some
s4,0ooo00 Those unfortunate taxpayers who have
been negectl not to have settled their bills be-
fore to-day will ind that twelve per cent per annum,
calculated from October :, 1863 to the day OF pay
ment will be added to their taxes. The collections
thus far made are as follows during the past
week.
Monday. $42, ,452 Thursday $09 S64
Tuesday. .......... So, Saturday.. 6265
Wednesday,. 59,Z
Previously collected. 20,333l75
Grand total. s20, sos, ll9
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MUNICIPAL !!l AFFAIRS.
BOARD of cQuNcILmEN.

Of Donations to Religious ORGANIZATIONS
streets and Avenues 10 be Paved with Bell
gian Pavement-Complimenta Resolutions.
The last meeting OF the Board OF Councilmen was
held yesterday. 1t was called for twelve O'Clock,
but they did not organize till half-past one. After
the minutes OF the previous meeting had been read
and approved the clerk read long list Of General
Ordersn which had been adopted by the Board OF
Aldermen and needed the concurrence Of this Board
to make them laws.
DONATIONS TO RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES.
The Comptroller was directed to draw warrants in
favor Of the following churches and benevolent
societies for the subjoned amounts to enable them
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Average temperature f0r tile past week .36l
Average temperature for the week ending Dec
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10
Home Testimony.

We call the attention of our
eeaders to the remarkable certificates
of cures performed by Dr. c. w. Ro-
back's.eelebrated Scandinavian Medi-
'cines. We do so, knowing them to
be genuine. The agent has shown US
the original letters, copies OF which
appear below. The proprietors of
these medicines authorize us to saw,
that they will give q reward of ten
thousand dollars to any person who
viii show that any Of the letters re-
ferred to are not authentic. They
have been sent unsolicited. and the
company have iu their possession
over 5000 of i similar character.
Any Druggist can satisfy the most
skeptical OF the value of those truly
wonderful Agents, Roback's Stom-
;ach Bitters's, Roback's Scandinavian
"Blood Purifier and Blood Pills.r
EAGLE VILLAGE, Boone Co, Ind.
June 20, 1869.
On. C. w. RoBkcK, Cincinnati, o..
Dear Sir: I will here give you the
praise Of your Blood Pills and Puri-
fer Of being the best Medicine ever
used In my family, l was persuaded
to give your Medicine a trial, by DIR.
Crossley, your agent here. The pur-
pose Tor which I successfully used
your medicine, was q severe chronic
pain In my sons right side.
Yours with respect
THOMAS STUtrS.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10

Our friend Shaffer, who sells
bread, cakes, crackers, &c. Ggot
his foot into it" by entering in.
to the conuubial state. He
was notified a few days ago to
work on the roads, when he
claimed that he had not resided
here a month. The supervisor
informed him that he was a
married man and consequently
eligible according to law.
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35th THOUSAND NOW OUT !

35th THOUSAND NOW OUT !
And the demand coatinues unahated. The
work covers the whole ground ofthe breeding
and raising and the treatment Of horses and
mules both In sickness and in health. II has
won its own way TO popular favor, and Is toi
daythe most popular and Best selling horse
book out.
Atno time since the first issue Of this
work have agents met with such fine
success as is now crowning their eff
forts. One agent writes: THE Horse
Book sells surprisingly well.n An
other says: "Thc more the book is
used the better It SELLS" Another /:
"All my books are delivered and with
surprising sdccessAmore than ever
saw in the book line before" Anotli-
er says: ut is the best book of the
kind / have ever seen." Another: 81
have supplied 'ail my subscribers
'nnd they are well pleased" An
other: "Our best horsemen take the
book and'say 1t is the best Horse Book
In existence" Another says: ut Is
most assuredly a BOON to the Ameri-
can Farmer"
Address CT. VENT
'C1NCINATf, O.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10

RUAsEy, .RoAus 4 REED, the largest
wholesals Dealers IN Dry Goods and Notions,
Portsmouth, Ohio, invite Merchants and Fur
-nacemen to an examination oftheir extensive
Winter stock. They give special attention to
keeping the best goods, and you will always
snnd their stock the LARGEST and prices the
lowest. One Of their firm remains East to
give his entire tune in watching the markets,
and in buying for them, and hence their stock
saiways fresh and always fret supplied with
the newest goods. They operate largely, do
business on the principle ofthe smalIestp prof.
i,s, end practice the spirit Of liberal accom-
mediation. sep. l9-yl
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10

A PARTY of botanists, four in
number, took a professional
tour through our woods a few
days ago, gathering up various
kinds of plants and roots,
which they would take, exam
inc and taste. One of the par,
ties dug up an Arisaema (In-
dian turnip,) which he handed
to one of the others, who took
1t in his mouth, (not knowing
what it was;) it is needless to
say what the result was. The
party victimized thoughtit was
rather a rough joke, and thinks
he will be even yet.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10

THE new sun-down that is
al the rage nowadays, is de-
cidedly Objectionable; for in
stance, we can cite a case that
came to our knowledge the
other day that proves it con.
clusiyely. The disadvantage
consists in the fact that it is
very hard to kiss them. But
to our story: a couple of those
angelic creatures met in
Hawks store the other day;
after having a short conver.
sation, one informed the other
that she was going off on a
aiourney, after which of course,
they proceeded to give the
usual salutation Of a sweet kiss;
heads and faces moved toward
each other, vis a giis; but when
about to come to the comsum-
mating point when about to
sip the sweet nectar, o ye
Gods! the lips would not meet.
O! what an aggravation and
modification to be thus tempt.
ed and not realize such a pleas
ure; it puts us much in mind of
the thirsty traveller on the
plains, beholding the mirage,
and seeking what he supposes
to be water, but on approach.
ing, finds himself disappointed.
Away with the treacherous sun
downs, ladies' for you do no!
know how soon your enamored
may come around and should
wish zone sweet kiss before. we
part" and if he should be diss
appointed you do not know
what might be the result-a
lawsuit perhaps. =
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10

Ar Havana, Cuba, a revoiu.
ton has broken out and the
volunteers have compelled
General Dulce to surrender
the Captain Generalship to
General Espinar until the ar.
rival of General De Rodas.
General Palaise is accused
of receiving $4,000 from the
insurgents.
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AGENTS COLUMN N.
AGENTS WANTED

To KNOW that G. r. VENT, Subscription
Book publisher, 80 West Fourth Street, Cin-
cinnati, o., Ia offering Better Books and Better
Terms than any other publisher IN the country,
Having had large experience in the business
first an an agent, and for the last eight years as
publisher. he knows just what books will
suit the people, and hence such as will SELL
Ae.does not take his books secondhand
from Eastern publishers, and pay the cost Of
transportation all the way from the East, as
do ninety mine hundredths Of those who sell
subscription books in the West, but publishes
them himself in Cincinnati, where skilled Ia
Dor and book material are cheap, so that he
can afford to sell atlowar retail prices, and at
the same time, allow agents from to 10 per
cent. more than they obtain on other books.
Agents, study your best interests
read the following advertisements,
select the book you think you would
like to sell. and send your address for
circulars and terms. to
'a e G. +. VENT, as above.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10

The fishing season has ar
rived, and, numbers are going
out with poles and trot.lines
after the fiany inhabitants of
the aqueous element.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10

BILL HEADS, letter-heads, en-
velopes, business cards, circu-
lars, programmes, and every
thing in the jobbing line exc
cuted at the Record Office in a
neat, quick and artistic man
ner.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10

The Cincinnati & Baltimore
Railroad, the route by which
the MariettS& Cincinnati Rail.
road is to enter Cincinnati,
was let to contractors, Dodge,
Lord & Co., last Friday. The
work will be prosecuted vigor-
ously until the road is com,
pleted.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10

A tablespoonful Of common
salt dissolved in half a tumbler
Of water, used as a gargle
morning, noon and night, is
recommended highly, as a
remedy against dry coughs and
colds, and a purifier of the
mouth and a sharpener OF the
appetite, besides being excel
lent for the teeth and gums.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10

SMITHS MERCANTILE COLLEGE
Portsmouth. Ohio, prepares young men prac'
Heally for the duties Of the counting'room, by
teaching them bookkeeping, Writing, and
Business Arithmetic, and also for general
business. There is no class system - students
,an enter at any time. College permanently
located. Open day,snd evening.
Address E. W. SMITH, Princlpal.
Sep. 10, 1S6s-yl
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10

QUARTERLY meeting was held
at the M. E. Church last Sunday
Rev. j. I. Miller, Presiding FL
der, delivered an able and inN
teresting sermon in the MORN
ing and evening.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10

Tue attention Of our readers
is directed to the advertise.
ment of GOES DYSPEPSIA
CURE, in another part of this
paper. This truly Valuable
Medicine is recommended by
all who use il. For sale atSis.
sons,
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-06-10

We had a little cool spell
last Sunday ard Monday, on
the morning of Monday, there
was a light frost, but a dew
having fallen it did not hurt
anything.