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New-York tribune., 1870-12-20

how nsmed Goldsnitb who n said TO possess great
power OF memory and uncommon aptitude Tor recna
On, Is to be traded upon, as the staple OF pubic enter
tsnment Master Goldsmith will be exhibited at Chick
erng's Rooms Wednesday aud Friday evenings when
he win recte passages from Shakespeare The parents
OF this unfortunate child dealing most unwiSey ana
unkindly with the treasure committed 10 their care
Several genemen,-who might be better employed
have signed Invitation, calling for the appearance OF
this infant phenomenon. One OF them, we observe is
physician, who, SUCH might be presumed 10 know
something OF inevitable consequences Of stimulating
the precocous development OF the infant mind not TO
speak OF the infant vanity. Tie spectacle play
OF "The Black Crook" has attracted
crowds, at Eblo's Garden. and viii OF course
be offered there every night until further notice. We re-
fered to It, BRIEF last Tuesday immediately after ts
first representation this season. Little remains, how
ever TO be added to the comment then made Asa play
The Black Crook" manifest and puere trash; but as
spectacle IL IL gorgeous The transformation scene,
with which Il Closes is tho most magnificent display OF
the sort with which chance 10 have made acquant-
ance The incidental performance by the Majlltons-
though Il does not appear TO signify anythDg-is Ike
wise fine, the embodiment OF fantastic imagery.
There Ia much enjoyable grace and comicalty, too, IN
the skating OF Messrs Moe and Goodrich As to
the evil influence Of the pecearising out of Its inora
nate display Of feminine beauty-that must be pretty
well by this time, and do not mpeuea
at the moment, to unger upon the wellworn theme
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Mr.. Walter Montgomery gave O Deadlng, ut
the Boston Theater last Sunday evening.
"The Seven Champions" as well rs Joan
Of Are" is in preparation at Woods Museum.
"The Black Crook was produced at the
Boston AdelpLi Thcater, on Monday evening
Recourse has been had to the mischieyous
device OF lottery, by OF dsposing OF the opera
House at Hamilton Ohio. The drawing VIII take place
on tue slst Of December. The building cost N29,ocO
A little house-bill newspaper, called 1he
Mdlnte, has been started. We find 1t at the Og gmplc
and ct Lima Edwn's Theater portrait OF Miss EdWn
drawn by Mr. j. L. Baker-appears Ia It's second mum
ber, lately published.
An amateur dramatic entertainment for the
benefit Freedmen's Normal Schools, VIII be gwen at
Lyrc Hall. No. 72S sixthaye, on Friday evening the
23d nst by the ladies and gentlemen OF ths 10
bgiOus society that worships there.
Mr. RObertson's comedy of Birth'-prob-
ably I'm garbcd and pirated versionwas played IN san
Francisco at the New Ahambra Theater on the 18th OF
November. Mr.. q. W. Thompson acted george RaHdaH,
and Miss sas Hinckley acted Sarah Hegeh These gfe
the leading parts.
Miss Kate Reynolds lately wen r. notable
theatrical success at salem MassaohpsSts. 1t odd
tns prosperity Of the the ater in we vIf n, oil wolren
used tO be- burned as witches. ~ where Purani had
IL strongnoid, bliss R.ig~oJs acted IA "Rchchcu at
l6" aud Rubiuscl D~oe"
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-HE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS.

To the Edtt0f Of The Irtbane.
SIR Gen. NJ. D. Leggett of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, is
very likely TO be made Commissioner Of Patents in place
OF the Hon. g. g. Fisher resigned. His appointment won
be one Of the very best that could be made and
be fcund especially gratifying to the friends Of Civ
Service Reform He has few superors as an organizer
and Is adopted bring the Patent oco to the highest
state OF efficiency 20 reform abuses and to simplify bust
ness Nearly 20 years ago under Gen Legget ~ Snper
intendent the schools Of Zanesyie advanced In excel
lcnoe hey md s other public schools In the West He
entered the military service Colonel Of the 7sh Ohio
Infantry and early gained and has since retained
the warm personal regard OF General Grant BY good
service he TO the several grades Of Brigade
and Corts Commander in the campa gns at the West
under Grant and sherman serving with distinction from
tie beginning the end Of the war. He has been eID-
royed sine. The war as Superinendent Of manu-
factlrng works at GAINESVILLE. BE has been noted as
having decided aversion 10 Offices seeking and office
hodi1e and but for his dsnclinatOn 10 enter the
c0nte IT, would probably have been the Republican can
didate FOR of Ohio, In connection with which
Office his name has been frequently mentioned v.
aslo- ! 0rk, Dec. 19, 1870.
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OBITUARY.

Mr.. Edward Hooper OF the well-kn0wn firm
scf Bobbett Hooper engravers oil wOOo died Ill Brook
Jyn on tie 1871 inst He a native OF England but
had for OF years devoted himself to the profes-
-a,on - draugbtsnan and in this city; and
snany Of our choicest pictorial productions attest the ex
aste taste and skill OF both the graver and the pencil
81 TIE firm Of which he member. As an artist In
ater-colors Mr. HOcpers productions, which his mod
tsty would only occasionally allow to be seen on the
walls Of the Academy Of Design. were admirable for ac-
.suracy Of drawing and harmony Of coloIing. he was
ne Of the few orgnatsrs Of the Brooklyn Society Of
Painters CoOrs and the friend Of the profes
sion both in that city and this. In social fe hn gentle
Eud genial expression OF character Won from al who
anew him their esteem and affection. In q word, he
NsGs true gentleman; while the memory OF his beanti
1l brief fe-rec0rd L the grateful and cher
1shed legacy Of the many who now mourn his loss
William s. Faitoute, who died suddenly last
SUNDAY was the oldest and most respected Of the
business men OF Newark. He graduate Of Prince
eon College and studied law in the Office Of the late
Gov Pennington. Leaving the profession account Of
bad health, he commenced business career which
death be was President of the Newark Gas Light Com
pany, and Director IN two banking tnsututsta- lie
' a. 81 years Of age, and leaves a family.
William Bell, young journalist of this city,
died II consumption, yesterday morning at his resi-
dence No 267 West Twenty -1fIh-st He Sawed with
1ianuoI through the late war
New-York tribune., 1870-12-20
POLITICAL NOTES.

At meeting of the Worcester, Mass, City
Councl Yesterday. the Hon. Henry Chaplin Judge Of
Probate was unanimously elected Mayor, to I'LL the uI-
occupied term cf Mayor Blake.
An address was presented Last week to the
Governor elect OF Wisconsin, u. Gratz Brown, by the
"Workincmen 70 which he replied. Twenty OF
those whose names accompanied the paper have pub
lshed d card repudiatng their signatures
TIE Springfield Republican says that there is
some prospect OF complete change in the Congress
delegation from New-Hampshire. "Mr Ella was de-
feated In the Nominating Convention OF the Ist District
last week, by william b. Small Mr. Benton, in the lid
Dstr,c has withdrawn from the contest and there
fair chance that A. T. Stevens In the lid District,
may be defeated by Austin f. Pike who has been speaker
the House OF The selection OF can
didate Governor s likely to he difficult task and
bad nomination would encourage the Democrats 10 CON
ter is much talked of by portion Of the railroad interest
IN the State but there is impression that the state has
had about railroad Presidents enough In the office Of
~,
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trolling OF the leading political parties OF the coun-
try that determined that the enjoyment OF the elective
franchise shall remain its present footing. In the
Lower House Of Congress, the sth, MT Nlblaek, Demo
cratic representative from the Is Indiana District intro
duced bin TO repeal the act Of the 5st OF May 1870 70
enforce the rights OF citizens OF the United states
TO vote in the several States and Democratic sheet
lying before us SAYS 1T is clearly oreseen thai the ps
ness OF negro voting Is doomed at no distant dny Inc
object aimed at, whether based on pretended state
sovereignty OF opposition 10 the eOlOred race is The
same-it IL TO take the elective franchise away frnm
whole classes II may be taken from the negro on the
simple and absurd plea OF color, II may be taken from
any other class any plea that may be set mp Demo
cratic enmity TO the negro is based chiefly on the
ticket Let any other class of citizens gener
ally vote against tho wishes of the democracy and they
same contemplated doom. Their organization Is not
based on the principles OF universal freedom, justice ana
e0uality Put 70 in power again. and will not hesitate
t. disiranohise the African, the rishman, the German
any other nationality or class tns stands IN The way
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IHE DRAMA.

There is but little novelty aside from what
We noticed yesterday The scenery that Mr. Marston
bas paiuted for the esque Of Little Jack Sheppard
may be inspected by the visitor 20 Lima Edwns Thcater
II s neat ana handsome. "Pars" at Woods Museum Ia
offered, by the Lydia Thompson Troupe, In q recon-
tructed form hope the process Of reconstruction has
infused little into the piece which hitherto has been
chastity in its dnllness also hope that Beckett
who susains the chief part III IL, and who actor
OF real and unusual abhty.-wil 30 far remember
the respect that he owes to his talents, a. 70
repress that tendency 10 hiotiG buffoOnery which
ia rapdly degrading him from the rank Of artist
TO the condition Of clown The old but pretty and well
come circus spectacle Of Cinderella" brought FOR
ward last night by Mr Lent. at hts very popular esab
hshment and sixty little children participated in the
peprcsepation In addition 10 this the customary eqnos
tran and acrobae performances were given the large
CORDS Of perormers there engaged The San Francisco
Minsres Offer usual pleasing variety OF Ethiopian
performances "Wee Willie Wtnke" has entered on It's
twelfth week the Olympic Theater. and it has loss
nothing OF its merry lustr and attractive force MI
Fox seems TO feel deep and eIhaustles. delight In rep
rsentng the Covn and that Joy he certainly succeeds
IN mparting 10 other-nore especially 10 the little peo
Die, whose beneiactor he may well be considered There
will be mstneos at the 0lympieas also there viii bo NJ
the Circis-eyery wednesday and Saturday. Afternoon
performances the last day Of the week also prom
i,ed OF walack's. Booths, Nlblo's, Woods, the
Fifth Avsnue. and Lima Edwins We observe
WITH regret tsat tho yrge0cY Of It.ie sxyesS s'a
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NO CHURCH. NO CHARITY


SIR After spending yesterday in the cold,
trying to get work. provide for myself and children
the actual necessarcs OF life, and all in vain sick at
heart discouraged, neghbOr in the same need as
myself LANDED me THE TRIBUNE. TO read your admirable
article, "Tbe Winter Work" ]. well as many others.
willing to work. and would be glad to get work to do
Yesterday found five out OF six upon whom called at
tending fairs. The question invariably was, "what
church do you attendp Not being an attendant upon
their church. they could not help They could not
give outside OF their church Ii as much as they
cOui 10 take ~ the poor OF their church. What
do yop with those outside the churchf asked The
Oh there public pauper institutions;
but We caunOt suppose Of any intelligent person
having s0fde place OF worship" And therefore;
they cannot give feow-morta any work 10 put Dread
through your valuable paper Idea wberc TO get
work DO send to the " WOrkingwon1ans Home"
few only can get work there. Many who and leave
thpir names there never get employment Earnestly
hoping that some relief may DO suggested thsfss your
bep York, Dec. 10, 1870. HONEST LIVING.
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I.FrECY OF THE WAR IN EUROPE ON AMERICAN
EXPORTS.

Il is an old and true proverb that sets forth
IT'S an III wind that blows nobody any good" and this
hns been especially manifested during the Franco
sian war the serious interruption il has oecasoned to
the manufacturing interests OF both begerent powers
and strange TO say, article Of necessity luxury
has this been strongly felt than In pianOfortes
The musicOyng people OF all Europe, and many other
foreign couptres, depend upon the principal nIanufac
turefs Paris and Berlin for brst-cass paDos, and
although the export OF American pianos 10 Europe and
parts OF the world has vastly increased since tito
WOrldr Fair ut Paris In 1881 where American piano,
and especially those exhibited by Mes-rs. sLcinHay
sons achieved sne signal triumph yet the Paris anu
Berlin manufacturers, account ~ lower PRICES nha
greater proximity, supplied by far te greater part OF
the piano demand
The blockade of fho German ports has rendered the
supply rom Germany inaccessible ~ the onisie World
while the great Parisan piano factories, having bcSh
located outside the walls, have, IN consequences oI tne
siege, been raHed TO the ground Inc reSu'
increased export Of American pianos anu eslFclaly
thOse OF Messrs stanway Sons, WHO are In receipt OF
such numerous and pressing orders Tor grand ana
upright planos from foreign countries that IN spite or
their vast Misunderstanding facilities, they can only par
tally snnsy the new demand During the single month
OF Noyeinber last out OF two hundred ana forty new
pianos sold by them, less than hftysn granu and
uprisbt panos were shipped TO foreign countrtes or
t6ese sf went Odessa, the Black sea- pId London
tbe 10 AZ Pctersburg two to Stockholm, three 70 Mad
IT'D one 70 Amsterdam two " Nice Ta Hayre tTAeta
New-York tribune., 1870-12-20
TIE co1rog AND SUGAR cEoPs.

RlReRT or THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The report Of tie
1lepartlnent OF Agriculture up to December says A
computation Of the elements of acreage and the 'ondE
soD OF the October report without allowing FOR p0ss
DE drawbacks from weather pointed 70 crop 81 COTTON
exceeding 10000 bales None Of the nuDgencieS 30
liable 20 reduce production occurred since that date
20 gitiate favorable comparison with the remarkably
favorable Of 1862 and the carly Summer was
more propOus than that Of last year the November re-
turns Indicate u cent advance IN quhuly uloi an
by The total
cult figured from returns to Dec J. makes an stinate
Sf Ss0o 600 commercial bales 1914 OHV0 POunaslof ~
Isr cent VI the crop Of 1853, which "ss %loAaS"V"
pounds
The following statement presents the estimates IN De
i. including the percentage Of increase over the pre-
siOus crop aud yield per acre, with the humber OF acres
cultivated IN each State: ...
Nora CWOaGRrber OF aeres 4 IA uumttr Of baes l7Ov
SsSlss compared With l9y Per cent ls e acre ls o.. NM
Sosh CaToitaa o. sef's W b4 tnbef OF s %Vi
GeOrgA-Euher Of l-Q ssl f5 Do pro
ITdG-SuDbe Of seSes 1895 EumT Of bale. 80 Oei Trdne
compared with lss Iereest ~ yisa I'D per ser, VS.
compared y IA 1893 yer cent lR yied los
hlsrpTEumler of acres, l6A5R number Of bales 7z5 900
yreos4 compared With 1888. s,g.. 10. h per 2
Lssls.a-EsmbeT SlO9; number Of b.lea
dset oEPAd With loSs osi IDS yied per .ert 40
TaI ssnber o. acres 90 s number Of la - OO procuet
dTbsassshumaF Of III J4 nanber 0f bales
compared xiib 1868 per cent ~ y.eh per te, rs
compared With 1888 yer cent llt yield per ,ee 10
StatsSumber Of 9ls lumber " bales ~ 900
oomparo6 with 1853 cent yied lO
RUgIHfns increase Ia sugaT-caDe over last year "a
estimated ~ 80 per cent In Louisiana similar rate Is
returned for Texas and some advance has been made In
Georgia and Florida. So much ia annually used
Of aud InOlasses does not represent the real liz
crease IN cane growing
New-York tribune., 1870-12-20
URUGUAY.
TIE SIEGE OF moNrEvIDEo coNrrsUED.

MoNTEvIDEo, Nov. 20.-The siege OF this city
promises W drag Its "sow length along, at least unn
decisive is reported concerning the fate OF the
army under Gen. suarez which is regarded as the Tor
lorn hope OF Gen Battles's administration. News nom
suarezs army ia expected within fortnight and II IA
yorabe 10 the troops besegng this place. IL probable
that they will he permitted to take on without
what NAV be egrded trustworthy concerning
the purpose troops besegng this place 10 the e
feet hat the Conrnandant will forward 10 Cen Battles
his ultimatum for surrender. Accompanying the ultl
Inaun will q circular addressed to the Diplomatic
Corps stating that should the terms OF surrender pro
posed be rejected they will he given ~ hours 10 provide
for the safety Of the lives and property OF foreigners
that at the expiration OF the specified time an attack Will
made upon city, and that when the troops force
an entrance the city will he given up to them for four
hours and they will relieved from all responsibility
for loss of Life for property taken or destroyed within
MT lima
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A LITERARY SENSATION.

BosroN, Mass, Dec. 19.-Literary circles
here stirred by the announcement 10 be formally
made 70 MORROW OF the retirement OF MI JAS T. Fields
frp connection with the publishing house OF Fields,
egood Co.. and from active business life. This step has
been IL contemplation for some tme but has been kept
secret lir Fields will continue his edtorshp OF The
Atlantic Monnly The new house will adopt the style
of James T. osgood Company and will rotan the ALL
ancos with distinguished auLQrsfor which the concern
has been famoR and do everything to keep w the pres
tigs ~ the fru ----~---
New-York tribune., 1870-12-20
PENNSYLVANIA

iENNO1LNAN1A-
THE FIRST SENATORIAL DISQUALIFICATION To-
DAY-frS IMPORTANCE.
The political complexion of the Pennsylvania
Senate depends upon the election held to-day In the list
District, which consists Of the following Wards In the
City OF Philadelphia: First, Second, Third, Fourth,
Seventh, Eighth, and Twenty sixth. The death Of Mr.
Watt who elected state Senator in this district In
1862 left the upper House evenly divided between the
two parties there have been great exertions made
by both Republicans and Democrats Ill the vacancy at
this election The vote in 1869 stood as follows: Watt
Rep. lSole; Diamond, Dem. 1880; majority for Watt
I76 III the election OF October l67O the vote or
Sheriff In the Wards composing the district was as Iol
lows Leeds Rep, 1882; Gerker, Dem, l276 majority
for Leeds, 7B The Republican candidate Tor receiver
OF Taxes obtained majority In these Wards at the same
election OO The candidates for Senator before the
people to-day Joseph r. Lyndal. Republican, ana
Robert p. Deehert, Democrat.
meeting held In this district on Saturday evening
last Col HarInanus C. Ne mentioned the more import
ant interests depending upon the result OF the vote 10
day, He said: "What Is the importance OF thls
election What its probable results upon the future
Of this Commonwealth and nati0nt BY the uealh OF
Senator Watt the Senate OF Pennsylvania Is equAl!
divided You elect Democratic Senator 10 represent
this district and IL gives the Democratic parry tho con
trol OF branch Of the Government IL VIII be the de
feat the reappOrtiOnment OF this State for egstVe
and Congressional purposes II will ne the oelat o tne
holding OF State Convention for the purpose OF revising
the Constitution 70 curtai special legislation Ihe Com
ssiOners appointed to revise and cOdfy the cN laws
OF this state are 10 make their report to the next Legsa
ture and that report will be up for adoption. the M
election OF Democrat from this district will defeat the
report OF those Commissioners. IL will place Demo
cratic Speaker In the chair with the committees az DE
disposal. What will be the result why, they VIII re
state has grown great and happy. They VIII repeal tne
Registry law which enacted TO protect honest Vo
at the polls The right Of colored men 10 Ge & ~ 1e
cars viii be denied. Reaction, reI0gresslon' VIII rue
over thiS State"
New-York tribune., 1870-12-20
TIE SOLDIERS, ORPHANS, FAIR.

The attendance at the Fair, in the list Regi-
Armory the benefit OF tie soldiers ana sailors
Orphans is not large its promoters had expected
although the variety Of entertainment presented Is un
equaled elsewhere in the city Beautiful tabeaus and
sweet vocal and instrumental music, charm both eye
and ear Costly gifts have been presented but there
still room for holiday contributions fine sword Oh ex
hihion will presented TO the officer whether or the
National Guard Regular Army OF Navy who receives
plurality of the votes cast An ingenious "baby horse
elegantly furnished H. OF the attractions for children
beautiful picture gallery Will next week be added to
the attractions
New-York tribune., 1870-12-20
Messrs. A. B. Miner g. Bro. offer for sale by

NtE.Ts. a. ID. HIIHUI % DTU' OUUl TUT odIo y
pubic auction, at the Leeds Art Galleries, on the
evenings OF Wednesday and Thursday next, collection
OF or ginal OF paintings from various European artists
mostly Dutch and also number Of fine American speci-
mems by some of best painters Among the
more prominent pictures may be mentioned "Dog and
Butterfly" by De vOs; "InteriOr of Stable by l..
Robbe: The Con and Rustic MerTymaking, "
by David Col; "John Van Huysum in bis studio by j..
Carolus "Esmerada and DALI" by J. Van Lerius !.
by Eugene ver6oeekhoyen "The Fayorite," by IL.
Schlessnger; Venice" and Honheur," by c. Kuwss-
seg jr aud "fhe Return from the Christening" by
Daukuert.
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The Soldiers Rights Association of Maumee

City Ohio passed resolutions inviting all honoably
discharged soldiers. sailors and marines to unite In
and maries, and the widows and orphans oil deceased
soldiers, sailors, and marines and TO assist IN
securing the passage Of act granting TO
each and every enlisted man twho has not already
from date OF enlistment to date Of discharge. Comnnni
cations addressed To j. f. Allen Maumee City Ohio Cor
responding Secretary OF the Soldiers Rights Association,
will receive ate enti0n.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-20

AiLBs-s BtoOn Sunday Dec Il, John Alien isd - yesr'
Pasr,i services Il. R5ne. Ofb, 'sern,r, N D. Com
80 ~ s%%ssIS % iGs.s, .1IoH ;o,o M . s, end
ATKrgsoy-ou tb, 18th day Dcmbcr TamG Am the wife
samuel AttirsOn in the esd year Of her age. ,,.
dene" s. suffolk st. on TUESDAY the uL O'Clock.
pAIToUrE-A. Newark j. suey the sth ost Of heHor
HI L'fs ieS o. and s,e are a1ted to sitrf funeral services .tb
estenc, no 81 WSshlnsons' on Thu'sy TIE ~ in'I
GAIB-At Railway j. on SATURDAY. Dec Il, william r. Gaze
Tie relatives s9a sen m m Of I'm e "a ,h n b a,
stS p m. Trains leave Nes-Yors at I2 and } p IN
l.. o. ~ III fnsy, e Dec TO- " Se''ui'
p "a H. 5S o he fsS are invited 70 attend the tuners,
st Peters Episcopal Church, etaset, BrooAlH On IueA
2pm
JoyEs-ou Friday morning Dee is lines, this r-'
FhATe, Oliver H. Jones' esq IN tie 0 !sl % q"
The hrs. and friend. Of the family respectfully invited attend
the fapral fom restenoe TUESDAY morning al " s
and from n. St t1sa Isna SP % dsSo SSs PR m I @ !a
viii De IN attendance a. os's on hs g % - ts. epoon
Long lsstd papers please copy.
MAuYDER-On sua.y 1870 John Maunder 10 the ad year
HI. feai. bis brother Peter Msunaer and
LATER No. 40 west Twenty 'econdt On " ednesdy Dee IL
mILrs-At plu.biur L l. SATURDAY morning Dee II, Martha
bs widow q Lsm b Miles ise 81 1 sr and 70 ,1o @o4I t ,u
from residence Bacsyst, arsons AYE tush.g Q.
.hc depot on srrs Of he iOi tr,in Point
MOSR0EA camanche Clinton Co. Iowa 90 Dee u OIL fpsn'a
Philip Monroe late Of this CITY IN the elst year OF Ai' age
EORTOSa s city, Sunday evening" Dec IT, Capt Norris k'na
are respectfully invited . without further notice
PRANKARDon the 18Th the ID Of bis George S"raA>
Notice Of funeral in wednesday mornings paperl
sCTIEYcEn this city Monday HOrang Dec 49, aher lingering
Faas services irom the Of pa-n. No "a wes, Tntss
OF Wednesday morning, Dec. 81, at loi oe.ocE
Jae ss youngest child Oi william and Seaenner.
her parents No. 800 srt between sHyvent and Le"ss a.,
Brookl Qe$d
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LOCATING TIE CONNECTICUT VALLEY RAIL
ROAD.

HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. 19-Tho General
Railroad Commissioners, after hearing which has con-
timed week, and wheh has excited much interest
here s evening ordered that the Valley Railroad be
located the river side OF the city. THIS Is
TIE location asked by the Directors OF the road