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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-10
MISSOURI.

Discovery of Gang of Murderers-A Sherin's
Posse Resisted-Two Men KiIled-The Out
law Hildebrand.
ST.. LOUIS, August 0. 1859.
Recent events have disclosed the fact that q gang
Of murderers have for long time made their rem.
devious at Ironton, in this State, and
that number of citizens OF that place have
been murdered. Several arrests have been made.
Writs were issued for other parties, but IN an
attempt to serve them the Sheriff and posse were
met with organized resistance. After desperate
fight they forced to retire. with two KILLED
and several wounded.
ThejPolice Commissioners have received despatch
from lrOndale, Mo-, stating that Colonel Bowen, in
command OF the force sent to capture Hldebrand,
the desperadO, OF Southeast Missouri, and
sheriff Murphy, OF ST. Francois county,
were fred upon by Hndebrand and some
of the posse were wounded, Colonel Bowen
having a horse shot from under him. The posse Is
now In pursuit OF Hildebrand. This attack on the
officers OF the law may result in the sending OF q
strong force Of militia t. washington and st. Fran
co.'s counties and the driving out OF the whole gang
OF outlaws in that section.
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HEAVY MERCANTILE FAILURE.
Faiiure Of n Largo Dry Goods House-I4ia
bllltles Over Two Millions.

Faiiuro Of a Largo Dry Goods House-I4ia-
bllities Over Two Millions.
Great excitement was occasioned yesterday fore
noon by the rumor that the firm OF Bowers Beekman
4 Co., carrying on very extensive business In dry
goods. at No. 81 Leonard street, had been CON-
PEELED to stop payment on account Of the unex-
pected heavy fall In the value Of wooilen goods.
This firm was one OF the heaviest In the domestic
dry goods trade, and It nad stood exceedingly well
In the commercial and financial circles. For this
very reason the rumor Of their failure was the more
startling and many were 10th to believe 1t. subse
quently, however. the report proved correct, and
members of the firm themselves give their liabilities
AZ exceeding two million dollars. The precise figure
could not yet be obtained, but the books are being
now posted, and in few days at the furthest the
srm win DO enabled to make out complete and ex
act statement OF their liabilities and available assets
and lay II before their creditors. Much sympathy Y
expressed for thorn lila.
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THE SOLAR ECLIPSE.

Tho Observations at Des Moines. IOwa-Re.
port of Professor Hardness.
WASHINGTON, d. O., August Q, 1869.
Commodore Sands who has charge OF the Naval
Observatory has submitted tue following TO the Sec.
rotary Of the Navy
UNITED STATES NAVAL OBSERVATORY
WASHINGTON, ID. c., August g. 1869. {
SrR-I have the honor to report that ma We re.
ceived Geographic despatch from our observers OF
the eclipse at Des Moines, Iowa. Professor HarE-
ness reports as fOll0ws:-
We have succeeded beyond most sanguine expecta
tons We have 1873 photographs Of the eclipse being Of
totally also specra Of five prominences, OF them
giving the same lines Could absorption lines In the
spectrum OF the corona; gave continuous spectrum with
one bright line on It Professor Eastan's observations
ultra Mescufal planets were visible.
Mr. r. W. Heywhrd left here Friday morning aud ar.
rived 1t Bristol. Tenn, IN ample time for eclipse.
His special objects Of attention the duration totally
and ultra Mercuriai planets The circumstances attending
his observations extremely favorable Mercury
and Reguus Visible to the naked
cural planet He has numerous the phe-
nomens, from which full report win be
vat0ry The was partially obscured by clouds, and
accustomed to he failed 10 get first and last His
other observations entirely successful will the
honor submit detailed report upon the return Of
che officers out from the observatory.
Very respectfully. your obedient servant.
d. F. SANDS, Commodore superintendent
Hon. GEORGE M. ROBSON Secretary Navy.
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MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT.

The Home of Secretary Fish--Return of the
President to New YOrk-He Leaves for
Washington.
The President yesterday morning in company with
Secretary Fish, took the first opportunity since his
visit to Glencyfe to take stroll through the beauti-
full grounds surrounding the country seat OF the head
of his administration. In 1861 MIR. Fish became the
possessor OF the beautifully situated and beautifully
surrounded tract OF ninety-seven acres which has
since been country home during the heated term
With his usual taste and iberality he has made nu
mer0us improvements in the mansion on the pro-
perry and has added all the conveniences OF out
buildings besides laying out the grounds with roads
and embeIlishing them with shrubDery.
The President particularly enjoyed the conserva-
tories which are very extensive. and embrace not
only great variety Of dollhouse plants but also a
conservatory devoted especially to the culture Of
improved varieties Of peaches and other fruit and
In which the growth Of grapes all the year round Is
carried on with great success.
The sojourn Of the President with the Secretary Of
State has been certainly very agreeable and for Mrs.
Grant 1t has been particularly so. The Secretary's
family, Mrs. Fish, her interesting daughter mrs
tributed 10 a delightful visit; and In connec-
ton with the elegance which surrounds
this pleasant country home the President has
found health and recreation. Yesterday morning
Judge Benjamin Sherman and Mr.. Van Worst called
on the President. At two O'Clock in the afternoon
Fish and General Horace Parker, his private score
tary arrived at the erryboat at Garrsons and pro-
ceeded TO West Point landing to take the steamboat
for this city. owing to q delay In the trains the
boat was some time behind. After considerable de-
lay the q. vibbard, Captain Hitchcock commanding,
arrived and the Presidential party went aboard.
on the journey TO the city the passengers manifested
the usual curiosity, and few made bold enough to
Arriving at New York the President with his
family proceeded Immediately to the residence Of
his brother ln-aw, Mr.. Corbln. Al twenty minutes
mast nine O'Clock last evening President Grant, ac-
companled by secretary Fish ana General Porter,
left Tor washington. MIS- Grant and children will
which will be ON Thursday next The President will
then make his contemplated visit to General Kane
At Kane, In Pennsylvania.
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TENNESSEE.

CownrdIy Attempt to Murder Nashville
Journalist.
NASHVILLE August o. 1869.
Last night party Of young men went 70 the City
Hotel and called for Joseph l.. Barbour OF Hartford
Conn.,, in the name Of Mr.. Stone, late candi.
date for Senator on the Stokes ticket.
When Mr. Barbour appeared In the Office
they took him out and carried him towards
the Suspension Bridge. Barbour seized hold OF a
lamppost. While some were trying to pull him
away others struck him the shoulders with theil
canes. Here gentlemen came up and nterfered in
his behalf and he was permitted to return to his
hotel. Barbour travelled with Stokes during the
latter part OF the canvass and correspondent with the
state Journal. He was not seriously hurt. The out
rage was committed without cause.
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CUBA.

u.p...c of an American Citizen-Niovcments
.rp.,-s1A. -Pr0vislons for LIS Tunas-Patri-
OTIS Surprised u.r ... n loan
General Lesca arrived uere 'as' week ~ oau
health, and has gone TO San DE- % ior tue oa'ns.
Mr.. Waits, q relative OF one Of tn. oni'ea o'A'os
Consuls in Cuba who was recently AZ. eS'eu anu
sentenced to four months imprisonment, has ooon
released at the tntercession OF Consul General
Plumb and sailed for New York in the steamer Co.
lumbia. go
The oflcial reports state that there are now few
rebels IN the Jurisdiction Of Las Tunas and Hoguin
convoy Of provisions mas reached the town Of
Las Tunas and relieved the garrison, who were suf
fering from scarcity.
The troops recently surprised body OF insurgents
at Desenganos, and killed forty OF their number.
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AUS TRIA.

Important Session Of the Reichsrath DeIega.
tion-The Budget of the Foreign Minister
Discussed.
VIENNA, August Q, 1859.
Via French Atlantic Cable "
There was full sitting Of the Reichsraih delega.
ton to-day. A long discussion on the budget OF the
Foreign Minister took place. Baron Beust, in
his remarks. admitted that most OF the disagree
ments with Prussia arose from what was
contained in the Austrian Red Book; but
defended 1t the ground that its publication is cal
culated to remove misapprehensions He reiterated
that Austria had formed new alliances, but added
that in France she had many good friends. 1t is
questionable whether Germany could help Austria
even II the assistance of the German states were
wanted France, on the contrary, has proved her.
self friend throughout
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CONNECTICUT.

Daring Attempt to Burn a Boarding House
ut Windsor.
HARTFORD. August O. 1859.
An attempt was maze last evening TO burn the
boarding house connected with the young ladies'
seminary at Windsor, but the danes were extin.
guished before they had caused much damage. This
Is the fifth Incendiary fire In Windsor since July 3,
two of them having been set In broad daylight, and
there ia great excitement in the town, one feeling
safe as long as the incendary is undiscovered.
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LONDON MONEY MARKEr.-LONDoN, August OIL
p M.-Consols for money, 92H; for the account, %;
United States nve-twenty bonds quiet Erie Railway
shares, 19%
PARis BoURsE.-PARIs August o.-The Bourse
IA quiet. Rentes 73f 30c.
FRANKFORT b0URsK.-FRANKFORT, August o.
United States hve-twenty bonds closed dull at SSk.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.-LIvERPOOL, August
Alp. M.-The market Ia unchanged.
cotton market CLOSED easier but not quotably lower
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUFFs MARKEr.-LIvRRr0oL
August 9.-Wheat, lis per GENITAL for California
mite and l0s. for No. RED Western Corn 2os, per
quarter for European. Flour, 26s per barrel for
Western canal
"fyvrRpOOL PROVISIONS MARKEr.-LrvERpooI.
An0nst Q-I,ard firm. Cheese, 62s. per cwt for the
heat grades of American ane Pork, i0ls per fierce
of 8oS lbs. for extra prime mess.
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PENNS YlVANiA.

Supposed Case Of Fraudulent Life Insurance.
PITTsBURG, August 0, 1859.
While the remains Of Conrad Gorbach, late Of this
city, were being taken to the cemetery to-day the
coffin was taken IN charge by the Coroner at the
suggestion Of the agent Of a life insurance com.
pany The body was examined and then al.
lowed to be buried. The agent states that
tn6 deceased mad been insured for few thousand
dollars for some years. and that recently party.
fraudulently representing himself as the deceased,
who 1t is claimed was Ill at the time, applied for and
obtained additional insurance to the amount Of
$1,000 Foul play Is suspected and the matter Is
being ipves tlgated,
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the OLD ATLANTIC CABLE.

luportaut Reductions In Telegraph Rates.
LONDON, August Q, 1859.
The Joint committee OF the Atlantic and Anglo
American Companies, and the directors Of the New
York aud Newfoundland and London Telegraph
Company have made further reduction OF ,arin be-
tween any part Of the United Kingdom Of Great
Britain and Ireland and New York, commenc'
ius on Tuesday, August 10, 1860. Thirty. snil.
i,nrH sterling 81 gold for words and three
snnRs steriing or soventynve CENTS gold. for each
extra word. Press messages 0ne-han the ABOVE
Syotee
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Heavy Shipment Of Treasurc-New York De-
tectives in San Observation-Disclosures o.
the Vice President.
PLYMOUTH ROCK.

Dedication Of n Soldiers Monument in Ply
mouth, aIass.-A Large Crowd, an ImpOs-
ing Procession. and Interesting Exercises
Grafton by Governor Chamberlain, Of
Maine.
PLYMOUTH, Mass, August O. 1869.
The citizens of this ancient and renowned town
have commenorated the services OF their fallen SOL
diers by the erection of a monument OF gigantic
proportions. 1t is Of HalOwe granite, and is
erected on mound sixty feet in diameter and about
four feet high. On this mound are three steps of
RockpOrt granite. leaving space at the top Of nine
teen feet square, The base OF the monument ID nine
feet six inches square, with the cut OF, and
around the base Is walk on the platform Of five feet
wide. The subbase is about six feet square, and On
this is the die single block OF stone five feet
square. on which are raised tablets rubbed down
smooth for the reception of letters. On the front
tablet il the slmple dedication as fOllOWs:-
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MAILS FOR THE PACIFIC.

rne steamship Alaska will SAIL from this port on
Wednesday Tor AspinwaL
The mails for Central America and the South
Pacific viii close at half-past ten O'Clock 10 tho
morning.
The NEW YORK REHABILITATION for the Pacific
will be ready at half-past nine in the morning.
Single copies. In wrappers for mailing SIX cents.
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the HOBBS MURDER IN BOSTON.


Verdict Of the C0roner's Jury.
BOSTON, August o, 1860.
The Coroner's jury which has been investigating
the murder OF Mrs. Katie A. Hobbs by Thomas L.
White, on Tuesday evening last, returned the fol-
lowing verdict this morning.
That Katie A. Hobbs came to her death at about
half.Dast ten o'clock, on the evening OF Tuesday
August g. 1862 Mt the house Of DR.. Aivah Hobbs, No.
1905 washington street, Boston, BY being shot
through the body near the region OF the heart, by
pistoi BALL and that SAID pistol or revolver was in
The hands Of and fred and discharged BY one Thomas
l.. White
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NEW YORK.

Arrival Of the Utica Citizcus' Corpo mt Sara.
tOga.
SARATOGA, August Q, 1862
TIN Utica Citizens Corps arrived here this after
moon. where they viii spend one week in camp.
They number over fifty muskess. large number
Of honorary members accompany the corps among
HO6man's stan.
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I Ing Establishment having made extensive
additlons to its I'm aterial," In the shape
Of presses, Type, &C., 40, 10 now prepared
u execute orders with unusual rapidity.
Its patrons aud the public know full we'll
its stvie OF work and its moderate prices-
Our designing and wood engraving de-
partmept has been considerably enlarged
10 meet the demands OF the public, and
we beg TO offer TO our patrons our en-
iaraed facilities for such ordsrs a. they
may see 1T to give, feeling assured that
our prices will compare favorably with
any other work of the kind. Posters,
Circulars, Cards, Pamphlets of every de.
scrtption, Law Printing, -&c., &c. Plain
at short notice and at very low price,
~ Nassau street, old Herald Building.
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THE MAINE BILLIARD TeURNAMENT-This event,
after lasting throughout the whole week previous.
closed Oh Saturday evening. The prizes were gold
champion cue and $500 Ia money The second was
first class billiard table and the third gold watch.
The contestants Shiel, Smith. Swazey and
Bonney, OF Portland. and Smith, OF Augusta ShIel
OF Portland, won four games and lost none ana took
the first prize. Smith, OF Augusta, won three and
took the second prize. Smith, OF Portland won tae
third prize.
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MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The Cunard mail steamship Russia will Leave this
port on Wednesday for Liverpool.
The mails for Europe will close at the Post once
at haf-past seven O'Clock A. NJ on Wednesday.
The NEW YORK Naturalization for Europe-wilI
be ready at seven O'Clock In the morning.
Single copies, In wrappers for mailing, six cents.
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INDUSTRIOUS BLOCK OF GRANITE.-A block Of
Qranlte OF unprecedented size has recently been
quarried at Monsoon mass; 81, TINS SLAB is 900 feet
INC "a. zoo cubic feet and weighing 1,2ssh tons. TO
cut il from the rocks 1l04 holes were drilled on
Ina naralle with the front edge. This ponderous
niece Of granite win DO cut up ana sent to Albany
70 be used In the construction Of the new capital
butldingu. N4. ..
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seEresh ms a Maiden's Blush" Is the Puro
peacby complexion which follows the Of HAGAN'S
MAGNOLIA BALM Is the secret Of beauty Fashion,
able ladies In society understand this.
The Magnolia Balm changes the rustic country girl into
city belle more rapidly than any other one thing
Rednes Sunburn, Tan Freckes, Botches and all euects
of the summer sun disappear r. where II ~ .
ia obtained which rivals the bloom or youth
Beauty possible to all who will invest % cents az any re-
Depot Fl Park row. New York. Lyons Ka,haion 10 the
best Hair Dressing.
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Everybody Is Selling Out Their Summer

Everybody Il Selling Out Their Summer
Stock at low rates-Tha IL what every says "'Ts
true of some of others not" But KNOX, the Halter ap
pears what he announced He Ia selling of
bs stock greatly reduced prices Everything in
the straw marked dewn at less than cost
KnoI wants the his fail goods and he going
have it, Now, your old straw or Panama u little rusty.
90 10 Knox; he will reH you cheap There many hot
day come. BY the way, we are informed that knoxe
fall styles will be perfect bcautiethe ne plus ultrss OF the
BY One thing certain Knoxs styles have yet to be sur
passed, even equaled.
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Peck of COclSroaches Can Be Killed bv a
single flask of LYONS INSECT POWDER Nothing else
kills nsects This their natural See that get
genuine has E. Lyons signature the package All
others are frauds Depot, 81 Park row, New York
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A-See the Williams Patent Glass Bird
Gaze lao Fulton street (second oor Something entirely
novel serviceabe economical healthy for birds and
ornament to any drawing room. PRICE bKOIHEks,
General A gent, Is0 Fulton street, second door.
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Fact.-H0f,s Malt Extract Is, beyond
question: the pleasant most reliable and mildest tonic
beverage ia existence.
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Charles G.. Little.


telegram from Boston reports the death at mis-
residence In Cambridge. at an early hour yesterday
morning Of Charles c. Little the well known law
Publisher. He was for many years head of the firm
or Little, Brown q Co., whose publications are
Known TO the legal fraternity throughout the cOun
try, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him
Tor MS integrity charitable disposition and for the
general AVAILABILITY and piety OF his private life. Mr..
Little was IN the seventy first year OF his age.
Joseph G. Hanioy.
We regret to state that this gentleman, widely
known In dramatic circles, died at his residence in
Williamsburg at an early hour yesterday morning.
after painful and protracred illness. He was In
the prime OF life. not being more than forty years OF
age. His first appearance on the stage was At
Gothic Hail. on Broadway, below Anthony street, a.
an amateur attached TO an amateur association. At
Q later date he made the stage his profession and
first appeared as regular actor at the National
theatre. In Chatham street, then under Charles
Thorne's management During his engagement
at this house he III we remember rightly
played second to the elder Booth M 'OtheIlO." and
achieved success by the rendering OF his part.
He subsequently went the Western States, filing
engagements AZ Chicago. Cincinnati, 81. LouisI
Louisville and other places, playing leading char
acterS with credit 70 himself and to the satisfaction
OF the public, although it must be admitted that he
never became Distinguished as an actor keturninG
TO New York, he appeared at the New BOwsry, when
that theatre was rss opened. but after short en-
gagement retired from the stage and accepted q
position as b00kkeeper In a stationery establish.
ment on Pearl street. When Llngard and Fox as
suIned the management OF the New BOwe-y they
induced him to accept the position OF stage
manager at that theatre, where he remained
Tor some time. Upon Edwin Booth and
Mr.. Stuart entering into partnership at Wnter
Garden Mr.. Hanley was appointed Stage manager
and under his supervision was brought out Ham
let" which, 1t will be remembered, held the stage
for 100 nights. The burning OF the theatre IN March,
1857 influenced his retirement from the dramatic
profession again and he engaged In mercantile pur
suits, but was once more called upon to I'LL his old
postion as stage manager by an offer from Wa.ack,
with whose theatre ne mad been connected for two
had he lived he would have been stage manager at
Booths during the next season. Mr.. Hanley was an
able energetic member OF the dramatic profession.
and his death will be sincerely regretted by all who
knew him.
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A.-Burnen's FIoriu,eI; nm Exquisite Per.
fume resembling tie fresh orders of bouquet Has
equal and 10 for sale by all druggists
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At Jas. Everdeips, 800 Broadway, Weddin9
and Visiting Cards. Monograms, Crests, Badges Initalod
Note Paper, &C., finest in the city.
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Royal Havana Lottery.-Prizes Paid IN Gosot
highest paid for Douboose
and all kinds of Gold and Silver. ,.-y.... Wv
TAYLOR 4 CO., Bankers, is Wa llstreef, N 4.
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The Relations Between the Clergy and
the Government.
Discovery Of a Conspiracy in
Madrid.
Baron Beust and the Austrian
Red Book.
FRANCE.

Vine New French Cable-The New American
Consul General to Erance--Punishmenc Of
Miners Tor Ri0ting.
PARIS, August 0, 1862 !
Via French Atlantic cable.l(
The Journal Occiel publishes the agreement OF
July 10 made by the French Gable Company with the
United States authorities. under which the landing
Of the cable at Duxbury was permitted.
]. Meredith Read, Jr. has received from the French
government his ereQuatur as Consul General of the
United States at Paris.
In the department Of Loire sxty-two miners who
took part in the late riots In b. Etenne and vicinity
have been tried convicted and sentenced to various
terms of Imprisonment.
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Perfect Hair Observation-Disclosures Cocoon.
inc the perfect che in the world
harsh and dry hair irritation Of the scalp badness AID
nd
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Owing to the grea, increase OF bust.
ness consequent on the popularity OF
their Cartoon and general issue, the
proprietOrs of
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The Electric ExtractOr-Patenteo June -
rs-stiv odoress removes grease tar paint INK and
soy S yoolcn or linen fabrca without injurious eec
Sold bv all druggists.
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Pamphlets, Law Reports, &C., Executes
with ueatuesa Quckness despatch csns
cheaper than At any other printing 10 ne c
At the METROPOLITAN JOB PRINTING ESTABLISH
street.
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THE EVENING TELEGRAM

would impress upon advertisers the
necessity of presenting their adver-
tisements for the Cartoon papers three
days in advance, to secure insertion.
In the general issue II 10 also neces'
sarv TO present advertisements on the
afternoon preceding the issue Of the
edition for which they are intended.