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NJ WE UNDERSTAND tina, our citiz ems will
lar famed 9sss On opnoTs0n,y OF ;n ns
beeon exhibition at Odd Fellows Hall. 1t
1@MAsS MEETING-A GENERAL MEET-
uS ING Of the CONSERVATIVE CITIZBNs
OF ashfnston will be h. Id on To EsDAY, the 18th
i nn% Of s.'oiock' at Union Hall lith St bet
~kvENINGs TAR-sIR:-Please announce.
uY in The interest Of the WOrkinsmen, the
.hs sSsd Of Aldermen from the fou1tS %.ra
and oblige
ma 2-2t' MANY wORKIEGMEN
~LIQUOK DEALERS AssOOIATION--
viii held D" Tssfsf 'si fsi
NOON at ~, O'Clock Punctusl attendance is
questec as business of importance will be trans.
myias un,., Do, THE THE PRESIDENT.
h"I THII n WTAAsHIESr3N ,3o;0PERAI!yE
s.a VIZ Fs%ssy
stitution, com nenced last W ednesday night II is
important that every member be present
mae.2. IRepul'n and s,1.i s .csstsry.
rsTAR OF THE WEST LODGE, No. S69.
sGrA' Members sniss F ni
to Israel Bethel 6sSrcs @n sas
addresses will be delivered BY eminent spesksrs
Gncn hesase iaH Ss Ss,Ssa p
B, M BROOKS, Els. in ID n"i nv 4 s.s -;
rGRAND UNITED ORDER or ODD FEEL.
- tOWS IN AMkRICA;-All the members Of
signed their names to the rsll of the joint steck
Company, and those who have not signed and in,
heir Lodge sosS e R1ss St
May 5th, 81 8 o'clock, for the purpose OF electine
GSsr' for the s
III Sec'y pro TEN.
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STRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING.
NEW STYLES.
SUPERB STOCK OF
SINGLE BREAST FROCK COATS,
SACK AND DRESS. FROOK COATS,
With PANTALOONS and VESTS to Match,
Also, GOATS and VESTS to Match,
AND PAETALOON5 OF OTHER COLORs
BOYS AND YOUTHS CLOTHING,
OF THE NEWEST STYLES IN OUT,
FABRIC, AND WORKMANSHIP,
To fit Boys from three to twenty years Of age.
ALSO,
An Extensive Assortment OF
WHITE AND COLORED SHIRTS,
TIES, BOWS, COLLARS,
UNBER WEAR, &c, &c.
Those in search Of CLOTHING for Gantremen's
and outh 3 wear are invited to call and examine
our stock. We can cay, with assurance they will
find the right article the most reasonable terms
NOAH WALKER & CO.,
36c Penna ave., bet. 9th and eth SITS,
sp295 Metropolitan Hotel Building.
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CURTIS ON MANHOOD 1T cevelsps the fear
ful shoals on which = large proportion % human
happiness lie wrecked and furnishes q chart by
which they may lie avoided aud escaped FOrtu-
nate Tor q country would ~ &c did its yauth put
into practice the pt pic and soeBt nc
lime here laid down-ore cause Of matrimonial mis-
cry might then be bsnished from our land and the
race of the enervsIe be succeeded BY T, hewal of
the hardy, vigorous spirits Of the oldeD time
Loadoa CarOntols.
"There 10 no member Of society by whom the
book will not be found useful, whether such per-
son hold the relation Of a Parent, PreceptOr, or
Clergy man. Sem.
CURTIS ON MANHOOD This is really val
liable work; for pointing out thu diseases result.
ing from the evils of which are manifest
in every insane asy lum. less than IN the shat
tered constitution Of those indulgfng. IL will do
much 20 prevent the vice. which, by ts prev slenos
among the young, has 90 much ipfuence on the
present, - on the future we'll being Of msny.-
Head.
Address all communicatiops
Db. Z DIX Y. CURrIs.
DO. Sc Hsrth On arles street,
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HARDWARE. CUTLERY AND ~
/ TOOL HOUSE. x

q HABDwARsi GngTtEsY AND ~
KENNEDY CO..
sAs Penn. avenue, opposite Metrop,lIt,n Hotel.
BCILDERs', TINNERs'. BLACKsMIrHs'A ND
cOAGHMAKBBs' MATERIALS,
SPLIT CAKE.S for Chair Bottoms,
GUNS, PISTOLS and AMMUNITION,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
FAIRBANKS sCALvS.
No extra CT pense attending the ere ,tion Of Coal
and HaF Scales. my Sim
lOE PITCHERs,
ICE PIrcHERs.
We viii open today q new and beautiful as.
PLATED ICE PITCHERS,
To which we invite the examination o, parties
wishing superior goods.
wv. BOTELER BRO.
~ House Fernishers,
my tN $50 Pennsylvania avenue.
SPEO1AL !EDg0EMENTs IN QUALITIES,
- FABRICS, AND PIECES.
Black and White Llama Lsoe shawls. Jackets,
spring shawIs, and fine. tbip. meaiuu. and low
styles at yer, moderste tariff Of Charges ''''''
largest richest and cheapest stock ip the District
- if2n orensdlnes tBlack and Black Mo
fsbries for Mourning, in ample supplies. CON
~ We aim at all times to offer the largest
cheapest, and best stock Of Black Silks Mohairs
Aip,cas, BombaZines, and other Mourning Fab.
AZ Table Linens shee.ipss. Towels. poylis..
Pillow Linens. Napkins. and all other kinds Of
families and housektepers. "
Md Gloves, Parasols sun Umbrellas
Goods a fr
rO,gsndies Pereales, Lswns.Jsconet ,Ginghams,
In brofdered Collars aud Cuffs, &c.
~ English Melton Cloths, scotch Cbeviots.
sultinss, CoatfDRs, Cloths. Oassimeres, and Vest
iDgs for men. youths, and boys
- Our Northern and Eastern correspondents
send us new supplies daily.
81 sojourners and strangers will inspect our
ns- All orders receive prompt and careful atten-
ton, and parcels properly packed for shipment
81 One price only marked in plain figures.
PERRY q BROTHER,
Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street.
NJ Carpets, Curtains, Mattings hug. ,oilcloths,
&C., upper floors my eo3tif
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ANi ni-'Cs CcNtctdg. my s. -
RAILROAD MEETING I,
MASONIC

uS The semf-Auuusl Communicative of the
GkAND LoDGC of Y. NJ of the District II
CoIumsis. will be held at Central Masonic Hall
9srner and 9th streets, on TUESDAY SVEN.
ING. May 4, at q o clock. PunctnaI attend .ncs il
requested. NOBLE ID. LARNEk,
mylT Grand Secretary
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OAoS'. oRoQUsrsu

Of Lawn Ok0Qg nfe &C OH. RUPPHRfS
Ianey store. 02y 9TH street. near y, VSick vili b
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4 O. o 81, ,o,,.
rlooI Ict ~ % - yssre-werrsnted- at absuI half
me CO.'S OF I'm or Other roofs, employ
the unriyaled IELf and COMPosIrION ROOF
- 20 Louissaas svenus, or go n, between 9Th
ne ssn sssee1: kspAirs TO old roof promptly
nsds ana veffsoted, ~ 0-lms
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

Address all communfcatiops
Db. DIX Y. CURTIS.
10. Sc Hsrth Charles street,
Baltimore, Nc.
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- OART HARNESS. h
We have on hand
FIFTY SETS NEW CART HARNESS.,
At the low price Of
ELEvEN DOLLARS PER SET COMPLETE
JAMES 8. TOPHAM CO.,
~SOOA
SEVENTH STREET,
sp 2s-lw one door north Of Odd Fellows Hall.
NJ USIC MUSICn MUSIC ~
The WASHINGTON GERMANIA BAND, (cit.
izenS, under the directorship Of Professors -
~kBEk and SHREDDER, being now thor n
ouehly Organized and uniformed, 10 prepared
TO furnish the best Of Brses and string usic TO all
passoee pic mics, excursions and other entertain
mens during tne coming season; offers it's services
70 TIE notice 81 the citizens of the Dist
sss,ps tnsiy sstIsns good music prompt ate
residence 500 7tb street east; or A. SHROEDKR
9Th street east; at Metxerotts Music Store: or
CoyIe Tower Bookstore, 314 Pa. av., BET ween
"n a1e l0tn otree0 ap 1lm
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II URAL H0MEsl
400 ACRES SUBJ RBAN BUILDING SITES
tob SALE: in lots OF one TO ten acres at North
Arlington. Va. Finest views of the Capita cities
Atrl heathyi soft spring water, and exceiien. s.l
y. e TO suit purchasers For particulars call on
dALL koSs, 9TH ard ID streets, or JOHN J
Bo',oE, High street, Georgetown
spl 3m Il. A. PHILLIPS.
tNOR REST-A two-story FRAME HOUSE con
inlng eight TO ms, in good locality with large
AZ street, corner VI st mac n
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
Agitation in Favor Of the Ballot
System in Elections.
4 New Money Order System Between the
United States and Germany.
The Conference on the Eastern Question
and Its Declaration.
Progress of the Spanish
Elections.
ENGLAND.

The Final eigning Of tho Alabama Treaty
Meeting In Favor Of tho Ballot In PaEIias
moutary Electious-Charles Dickens' State.
mont Regaralng HIS Br0theKSo Wife, -
LONDON, Jan. l0, 1899.
The nnsl signing Of the treaty for the settlement
of the Alabama claims has elected favorable COM
ments from nearly ell the London papers to-day.
meeting Of those favoring the ballot in Parlia-
mentary elections was held in this city last evening
Able speeches were made by Miner Gibson, Charles
Buxton. Edmund Beales and others. The assem-
blsge was large, and much enthusiasm was mani
Tested.
Charles Dickens publishes card in the London
papers this morning, denying the story Of the re-
cent death Of his brothers. widow In Chicago. Mr..
Dickens says that lady is still alive and we resides
in England, and never was in Chicago. He himself
Is the trustee OF her estate under settlement.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17

SUDDEN DRATHs.-Peter Hocpt, saloon keeper at
44 Fftn street. opened his place Of business yester
day morning at an carry hour, after whioh he sat
down IN chair ana suddenly expired.
Noah r. Taylor, aged forty-nine, died suddenly
yesterday in the lodging house at 80 Roosevelt street.
from unknown causes. Coroner Keenan, will hold
inquests In botn OF these cases.
ALLEGED ROBBERY on BRoADwAY.-william
Archer, late an attache OF Frcderick's photograph
gallery Broadway was arrested yesterday BY ON
Ger Dunlap Of the Seventeenth precinct for an al
some months ago for the hrm. One hundred and
thirteen dollars OF the money was found secreted In
his house.
ALLEGED BOGUS CHECK CAsE.--on the 10th Of No
vember last Joseph L. Miner, who says he Is stock
dealer called on Frederick Kintz Of 2s New street,
and desired him to make an advance upon check
for S25o on the Fourth National Bank drawn by
J. L. Miner, in favor OF and to the order
Of J. L. Rogers Mr.. Kintz acQuicsced and
only ascertained on presenting the check at the
Miner. Mr. Miner was arrested yesterday. and on
being arragned before Justice Hogan ct the Toombs
was held to answer she charge.
PIcKrocKETs.-Charles Wheeler, OF 3s Market
street. was taken charge Of ON Friday evening In q
Third avenue car BY two well known men named
wilhelm Bow and John Dunn, who attempted
to rob him OF q silver watch and gold chain
valued at s125 Fortunately for the owner.
who was slightly under the influence or liquor,
roundsman McKelvey, OF the Twenty-seventh pre-.
cinct was In the car ct the time and frustrated the
attempt BY arresng the two pickpockets before they
could escape from the car with their plumber. The
prisoners were arragned before Justice Hogan yes-
terday, at the Tombs, and fully committed Tor trial
In deiault OF ball.
SIXTH WARD BURGLARS Dennis Gillen James
Burke ana Thomas Clay, all boys were on Friday
evening discovered by oficer Clark, OF the sixth
ward, in the cellar Of $50 Broadway, occupied by
Edward 7. TowL which premises they had entered
by breaking open the door. quantity Of lead pipe
was found packed up for removal, and the cuprits
were endeavorfng 70 conceal themselves. Justice
Hogan locked up all three for trial at the General
Sessions
Onicer Mcorath, Of the sixth precinct, was also
fortunate enough on Friday evening TO discover
that the window Mutters o. Abraham Fried
mana store, at 100 BayG0 street. had been
forced open ana folOni0as entrance Of
footed. ns made the necssssxy search and
found Peter Murray conC9alcd IN tho store, md
quantity d brushes ana tin pots lying near him.
Murray y Mneteen yoarn Of age ana native cf Eng-
Hogan y ~ Tombo
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
CALIFORNIA.

Suits Against tho Pacinc Mall Steamship
Company Dismissed-sjan Franclscs Mar.
kets--1Iining Stocks.
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 10, 1859.
The Commissioner OF immigration dismissed the
suits against the Pacific Mail Steamship Company
for violation OF the passenger act upon the latter
paying the amount due the State.
Flour duh at - IS q IS rs. wheat-Sales choice
shipping at 81 rs 81 so. Lega. tenders, ~
Mining Stocks Alpha, 81; Belcher 161; Bullion
80; Chollar, l66; Confidence, 80; Crown Point, 81;
Empire Mill, l20; Gould and Curry, l01; Hall and
N0rcross, So; Imperial. l2o; Kentuck, $50; Ophir,
So; Overman, 90; Savage, n; Sierra Nevada, 81;
Yellow Jacket 1.4l5
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
GERMANY.

4 Convenient Money Order System IBetweon
North Germany and the United States.
BREMEN, JAM 1o 1892
On the 1st Of February proximo the money order
system between the large towns of North Germany
and the United States will be inauRurated The plan
is to receive payments at post ofces In the North
German Union and the United States and issue orders
for the same on the agents Of the North German
Lloyd, the amounts to be limited to about nfty dol
lars and to be calculated at fixed rate OF exchange
for both countries. The arrangements will be sim
liar to those already made by the American Post
once Department with the government Of Switzer-
land except that on the American side the business
win be done by the agents OF the North German
Lloyd instead of the post Offices the Post once De-
pa rment having declined TO enter into che arrange
mont.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17

The Pay Of Legislators Sitting ON Commit
tees During Recess-Scass Of the Congress
siOnai Delegation Elect 10 be Contested.
NEW ORLHANs Jan. 10, 1869.
There was lively debate in the House to-day over
the Governors veto OF the joint resolution authorize
ing the payment per diem and mileage Of the NOM
bers Of the committee authorized to cit during the
recess but the House sustained the veto Thtrtyfour
out OF thirtysix Senators were these committees
The Senate has passed the bill over the veto.
Notice Of contest has been served on Oil the new
Louisiana C0ngressmen TO whom certificates have
been issued except that Of l. A. Sheldon. Tho contest
ants are busily engaged IN hunting up evidence to
support their claims. General sheldon has letter
days for notice Of contest having expired without
noce being served he considers the case as settled
as he has never known an instance where the
failure.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
TELseaApnc NEWS ITEMS.

Gerald Eaton was yesterday sentenced to death In
the Philadelphia Court Of Oyer and Terminer for the
murder Of Heenan, motion for new trial having
been previously refused.
In the Georgia House OF Assembly yesterday .
motion to rescind the act unseating the colored
members, and that they be reseated. was lost BY .
large majority.
The iceboat race at Poughkeepsie yesterday, over
an eighteen mile course resulted In victory for the
Haze. Nine boats were entered; time not given.
The wind quite light, and the race was not sat
isfactory to the association.
Thirteen Of the members Of the Wisconsin Legisla-
ture have signed q call on the candidates for the
United States Senatorship to define their views on
Monday next.
FAIRBANKS large planning, saw ana grist mill at
Keene, New Hampshire, were destroyed by flre
about eleven O'Clock Friday night. 1t is supposed
to have accidentally caught among some shavtngs
near the grst mill. The loss ts estimated at about
$50,O00, partially insured.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
TENNESSEE.

Martial Law Declared BY the Legislature
Gaovernor Brownlow Requested - Call Out
tho Militia.
KNOXVILLE, Jan. IL. 1S0o.
Advices received here by Governor Biownlow are
to the effect that the Legislature has declared mar
al law In the State, and requested him 70 call out
the militia. am warranted in stating that no hasty
action will be taken by Governor Brownlow, and that
the militia will not be called unless circumstances
occur that viii justify such course. The Governor
has determined to await further developments and
act only when he feels warranted BY the facts.
The Agricultural College fund ($300, ,000l has been
given to the East Tennessee University OF this city,
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
THE EASTERN QUESTION.

Another Session Of tho Conference-A Request
to Greece and Suggestion to Turkey.
PARIS, Jan. 49, 1869.
Another session Of the conference was held to-day
for the purpose OF anording opportunity for the
members to sign the declaration Of Its opinions
The Public (newspaper) Of this evening says:-The
declaration asks Of Greece, in the interest OF Eu-
ropean peace to suppress the bands and vessels In
tended for ncursions into the neighborng States Of
the Ottoman empire, and counsels Turkey TO with
draw her ultimatuR 1t concludes BY expressing
hopes Of speedy removal Of diplomatic relations
between Turkey and GreeceD
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
NEW YtK nIRlID SUNDAY JANUARY IT, lse9-rIPLE sHEEr

euongua 70 borrow money f0r;the completion % ~
canal ~ the loot o( Canandaigua Lake.
BY Nj. MgnYHY-TO amend the acc relative 70 Ne
Crot0n AQucduce Department.
THE SENATORIAL HLEcrION.
Mr.. LA BAu moved that the House will proceed TO
elect q United States Senator on Tuesday morning
immediately after the reading OF the journal.
Agreed 70. Also one providing Tor q Joint conven-
ton OF the two houses on Tuesday next for the
same purpose. Laid over under the rule.
THE HRRCHANTs' UNION EXPRESS COMPANY.
Mr.. RAY called from the table the resolution pro-
vidtng for an Investigation into the affairs Of the
Merchants' Union Express Company. After debate
the resolution was again laid on the table BY vote
OF 40 to 33
The New York herald., 1869-01-17

LONDON MONEY MARKET.-LoNDoN, Jan. 10
United States nve-twenty bonds quiet and steady ct
75x. Stocks quiet and steady. Erie 26x; Atlantic
ana Great Western, 45x.
FRANKFORT BoURsg--FRANKFoRT, Jan. 16-After-
noon.-United States bonds are quoted at 7ok 7o><
for the issue OF 1862.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.-LIvERP00L, Jan.
16-1:3O p. M.-Cot!0n-The market closed quiet at
the following at0ns:-Middllng uplands, IL Nd.
middltng Orleans, 1Zd.
HAvRE COTTON MARKEr.-HAvRE Jan. 16-1:S0
p. M.-Cott0n opened firm; tres ordinaire, on the
LIvKRPOOL PROVISION MARKET.-LIvERPO0L. Jan.
16.-Lard declining at 72s per cwt Pork quiet and
steady.
LONDON PRODUCE MARKET.-LoNDoN, Jan. TO-
Sugar quiet and steady ct previous prices.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17

Renewal OF the Tax Riots In IfaIy-A Number
Of the Rioters Killed.
FLORENCE, Jan. 10, 1859.
The riots occasoned by the attempts to collect the
mill tax, have been renewed recently in various
parts OF the kingdom. The country to-day, how
ever, Is tranquil The military rorce has been used
freely for the suppression Of these disorders Twenty
six of the rioters have been killed ana wounded.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17

The Albany Journal Of the 18TH sayss-The follow
ing despatch has been received from Hon. John A.
Griswoid:
WASHINGTON Jan. H. 1889.
Hon. WM H. ROBERTSON, or Hon. A. II. LAFLN;
telegraph follows to Mr.. Hale and Mr. Francis:
When accepted the nomination for Governor un-
derstood Mr.. Morgan was TO be the candidate for
Senator. cannot therefore, consent that my name
shall be used In any way to his prejudice.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
ALBANY, Jan. 10 1888.

ALBANY jan. I6 Ib06
press
A bin to authorize the managers Of the 0swego
Normal and Training School TO purchase apparatus
was passed By unanimous consent.
BILLS MTRoDuCKD.
BY Mr.. LuwTg-To extend the time for certain
towns In Delaware, Otsego and Bchohaxie counties
TO take stock IN the ROndout ana Oswege Railroad.
by nj: HAyMAN-To amend the charter Of ne
By Mr. ooo.-To sa2iorlss sas trustees o. oAa-
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
VIRGINIA.

Meeting Of the Republican state Central
Committcc-Ncw state Omccrs to Bs Nomi-
mated.
RICHMOND, Jan. 10, 1869.
The Republican State Central Committee has been
called TO meet on January q to consider the pro.
priety Of calling q new state Convention. 1t Il
understood that the new Convention Is to consider
the nomination Of new candidate for Governor
and other offices
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY aossray.

Sergeant McDaniels OF the Sixth precinct while
patroliing his post near the corner OF PARK and
Mulberry streets this morning. about one
O'Clock, observed several men in the latter
street involved In q serious wrangle. Has
tening TO the spot he discovered three rufians
attempting to rob an old man, whom they had
knocked down and brutally kicked. Two Of them
they gave their names as Thomas McIieury
and Michael Mc0uirc The assaulted party
Martin Golden, residing 1t No. 80 Mulberry
street. preferred complaint Of assault and attempted
highway robbery against these villains. The on1cer
above hopes TO catch the party who escaped, 60 he
IL known 10 be notorious gcoundrel
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
ARKANSAS.

Horrible Outrage BY tho Nfilitary-Arrest or
the Perpetrators.
MEMPHIS, Jan. 10, 1859.
Last night nine Of the militia force stationed ct
Marion, Ark, went to the house Of widow lady,
whose name y wtthhelh, and outraged her three
daughters. Information was given 10 Colonel wat.
son, commanding the militia, who this afternoon,
succeeded IN arressln9 oil the guilty parties. The
greatest excitement exists n Marion
The New York herald., 1869-01-17

Resolutions 0f the Portland Beard Of Trade
Favsrsns . Cnaadian Reciprocity Treaty.
PORTLAND, Jan 10, 1900.
At meeting OF the Portland Board of Trade tlns
afternoon strong resolutions passed In favor OF
Q reciprocity treaty with Canada; also favoring an
appropriation by the government for Nisgsra ship
eel noceeolU.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17

Failure Of Frcsscr's Eank nc Havana.
HAVANA, Jan. 10. 1859.
The bank Del Commcrcto, known az Frcsscrs Bank.
which for come time past has been IN weak condi-
ton, suspended payment yesterday. The liabilities
are heavy and the shareholders will be the principal
sufferers.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
NAVAL INTELlleeMcs.

Tho United states steamer Gettysburg was, ct last
accounts cruising between Havana and Neuvitas
protecting American interests at the Iattor place,
which Y besisgsd By the tnsurgent Cubans.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
TINE couar oF APPEALS.

ALBANY, Jan. 10, 1869.
In the Court OF Appeals, January 1e the Chief
Justice announced that no further day calendar
would bo made for this term.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
SPAIN.
Progress Of the Elections.

Progress Of the Elections.
MADRID, Jan. 10, 1862
The elections in this city and great majority OF
the provincial towns have been carried by the gov
ernment candidates.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
THE NEW DOMINION.

Prorogation Of Parlinment-Provincial III.
nanccs.
OTTAWA, Jan. 16, 1862
The Dominian Parliament has been prorogucd
until the 10th OF February.
The deposits In the Post once Savings Bank at the
end Of December amounted to s522,s74. The pro-
vincial notes IN circulation on the 9Th Of January
amounted to 44,3l8,000.
Discount on American invoices for the week 10 70
per cent
Excitemcnt In N0va Scotia upon the Departure
Of the Provincial Delegates 70 England
OnInous Quiet In Political Circles.
HALIFAX, Jan. 10, 1859.
Much interest is excited concerning the departure
of Messrs. Howe and Mcclellan to Portland, and the
shape which the alleged concessions will take.
The impression prevails that the Dominion gov
ernment will agree to pay Nova Scotia for the rail-
way from Halifax TO Truro, the ground that IL Is
o portion OF the Intcrcoonial Railway.
All the members OF the Executive Council are in
town and meetings are held daily.
The local Legislature is not expected 10 meet
before March,
Not word about repeal leagues IL heard and no
one makes Its principles OF action known.
The subject OF another delegation 10 England Ia
being discussed and opinion IN the repeal circles
much divided upon the subject.
The New York herald., 1869-01-17
FIRES IN THIS CITY.



About half-past seven O'Clock last night fre was
discovered on the fourth floor Of the ave story build
ine No. 20 CortIandt street. occupied on the frst
moor BY Quackenbush. Townsend Co., dealers In
hardware. Their stock was damaged by
water about $500. The second and third
dealers In bitters. Their stock was damaged
by Are and water to the amount OF about 81, 900.
Tie fourth and fifth floors where the IRE had origi
natoed, were occupied by Patrick Cox, shoe manu-.
facturer loss about 1000. The building II leased
by Townsend, Quackenbush a Co., and was dam
af present unknown. All the losses were fully tn
sured.
In Wcst Foxty-ninsh Street.
About eight O'Clock last night fre occurred in
the extensive cabinet fAotory Of Martin GaInor No
l@ weet Forty ninth street. which was extineuished
with few pals OF water, incurrina loss OF about
BY omosr Jspson % suspicion q sesing the place on