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The New York herald., 1870-11-17
MISCELLANEOUS WAR ITEMS.

The French had only 2,los German prisoners No
vember4.
The Municipal Council at Lyons conferred the clti-
zenship OF that place on Garbaldi
La L0nbdrdi0 says that the French government
are making large purchases OF corn in Italy.
The Saxon Minister OF War has purchased 5000, 600
cigars lor the Saxon troops who form portion VI
the army besiegng Paris.
correspondent OF a German paper, who has ira
versed Rheims, Chalons, Epern ay Chateau TEierry
and Nogent and had many opportunities of con.
versiug with peasants and townspeCple states that
all are anxious for peace aud curse the obsnacy or
the Paris government
The damages sustained through the Siege by prl-
vaie inhabitantS or Strasbourg, reported to the
German authorizes, exceed f4,o0O,00O
The iat,1e mentions that there u q woman's
club at Maiseles at which one OF the orators re-
Gently proposed that "the scairold should he per-
manent I'D that the first victim should be the
Bishop OF Marsellles,'
IT was on the 27th Of October the anniversary Of
me entry OF Napoleon the First into Berlin, that the
King OF Prusaa received the news OF the fall OF
Metz, at Versailles. II was about eight O'Clock In
The moraing. His Majesty went 10 window look.
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say that the position OF the Germans mas become ex
tremely CRITICAL and alarm prevails among all who
understand the situation.
KING WILLIAM UNABLE TO LEAVE VERSAILLES.
The King would return Immediately to Berlin. but
II was not considered safe 10 permit him to depart
without very large escort, which could not be
spared as he would be captured shot by the Francs.
tireurs, who are swarming oil over the country.
Won MoLrKE's APPRsHENsIoNs.
SO great are General Won Moltke's apprehensions
Of the consequences Of attacks by force Of Trochu
and simultaneous assault on the part Of the Army
OF the Loire that intrenchments were now being
thrown up In the rear and nanks OF the German post
tions around Paris.
THE TABLES TURNED.
Oicers high In rank at Versailles declare that the
Germans hnd themselves besieged; and other letters
state that transformation In the scene has oc-
Cured, the French people changing depression and
fear into confidence and bravery.
GLOOMY PROSPECT FOR THE INVADERS.
Immense supplies OF small rnes and Armstrong
guns are IN their hands, and the numbers OF their
armies are constantly increasing. In short, every
thing promises complete turning OF the tables and
the entire annihilation or the invaders.
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Died.

LANd.--On Wednesday night, November 10, at ten
O'Clock, Mr.. WILLIAM McKINzIE LANG. ut Il3 Lau.
rens street. Further notice in t0-morrOw's paper.
MANY, widow OF the late Joseph N. Many, and
daughter Of John and Susan NJ. REESE, aged 80 years.
The relatives and friends the family request
ed TO attend the funeral from the residence OF her
parents No. 90 Middagh street. Brooklyn, on SUNDAY
afternoon, NJ two O'Clock.
NEIsoS.-On Tuesday, November II, DOBATHRA
NELSON wife OF John Nelson In the 5sth year Of her
age.
The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon,
at two O'Clock from her late residence, 1873 Fifteenth
street, South Brooklyn.
wREKs.-0n Wednesday, November 10. at Oyster
his age. y.
funeral. at Christ church, oyster Bay, on Friday
afternoon, at two O'Clock. Carriages Will DO ut
syosset on the arrival Of the eleven A. NJ train from
Hunters Point. =. & r. ~
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-Four hours .s risc4msnt led him to oontrs-
Az, !, .s ss,.. nhether he is crazy or diotio
slli appear rsn the thorough Investigation sSn TO
whIoh b. case L. to be subjected. Probably,
IN. uearly every other self-styled, imaginary
r,urderer, he is as much knave as fool. There
Iars getting to be too many Nathan mnrderers.
The best way to stop the nuisance win be for
the newspapers to refrain from giving to their
names the publicity which they morbidly crave
hnd for the courts to convict and severely pun
Ash them for perjury.
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How Our Mail Service IL Performed.

How Our Mail Service IL Performed.
We have before US the copy of an official
communication from Postmaster General Cres-
well to the editor Of the O6seroer, explaining
the causes of the very frequent interruption
and delays In the transmission of the Western
bound newspaper mail. Mr.. Creswell frankly
admits that the mails are not sent forward as
rapidly and regularly as they should be- and
lays the blame on the management of the
Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company The
trouble occurs at Harrisburg, where the trains
of the New Jersey Central connect with those
Of the Pennsylvania Central, and where, ac-
cording to the report Of the local post Office
agent, the newspaper mail was allowed to lie
over thirty-four times in four months, because
the Pennsylvania company had not room for 1t
in the baggage car Of the connecting train.
The Post Office Department has failed in OBJ
tanning remedy for the evil, and confesses it's
want of power to control it, because the maxi
mum legal allowance to the railroads-$375
per mile-is not satisfactory to the Pennsyl-
vania Central, which refuses to enter into
contract at that rate, but carries the mail or
leaves it behind just at its own sweet will.
This Is remarkable state of thiags, and we
hope that the Postmaster General will call
the attention Of Congress to 1t at the approach
ing session.
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Amid all the vauntings with which France
and the noisier part of the French people
began their war against Germany the voice Of
reason aud humanity was, here and there,
slplifted to plead for peace. But 1t was in
deed, like ''the voice of one crying in the
wilderness" Not only did 1t pass unheeded
by the crowd, but, when it arrested the atten-
tlon Of a few it was denounced as the utter
ance of treason. The prowess Of the groade
patton as military Power had become a
matter of fanatical belief with the million, and
hny man who presumed to doubt its complete
fnvInoibility was treated by the public with
coutempt. The ex-Emperor, in his pamphlet
Pf self-vindication, claims to have foreseen
trouble by the light of facts that went to throw
Houbt on the actual availability Of the French
brmy organization against the tremendous
enginery Of destruction which Prussia had
long been silently and steadily preparing;
put we must remember that this confession
fomes after complete defeat and is dated frsm
, place Of captivity. Every one distinctly
remembers that the outcry s'On to Berlin !"
was echoed by nearly the whole nation, with
fhe crown and the Court leading the chorus.
Nation and Court alike are, therefore, rcspon-
Sible.
AT last, however, when the truth has been
made manifest by repeated and overwhelming
Feverses, large and enlightened mass of the
French people are calling aloud for an honor
eble effort fer peace to save the national
existence, even at the expense of false
national pride. OF these sentiments the
QaIise Li6re, an organ of French Protestant
Ism, makes itself the mouthpiece. Its
hvowal is frank and manly, and the peni-
tential accents Of its appeal to Gods grace
end corrected public opinion Is both eloquent
end touching. "And yet," it says, after
enumerating the many errors committed, ''the
blows that have fallen so thick and fast upon
Sls have not opened our eyes to the sins that
ere destroying US. We are blaming each one
his neighbor and not ourselves, and we mur-
mur against the judgments Of God as though
we were entirely innocent Open our eyes,
% Lord, and give our afflicted country
Peace!"
Il This sad acknowledgment is undoubtedly
&he secret cry of millions of bereaved, Inn
Poverished and stricken people in France
to-day; and, as the confession Of error and
khe commencement of humility are usually
fhe beginning Of wisdom and better life, in
hations as in individuals, we may sincerely
hope that, thus conscious of her chastisement,
France may now emerge upon a sounder and
Hotter career.
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GENERAL vow DER TaS5.
The CMune Of His RenuI.e

The Cause of His RepuI,e
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD;-
General Won aer Tam was chief OF star 70 Prince
Carl OF Bavaria in 1865: then he was considered a
poor officer, as nc made several blundcrs In lsl9,
during the Holsten affair, he made, as com
mander OF the volunteers great name
for his dash. Now, though poor onlcer, he is
the best OF the Bavarisn contingent Bavaria has
refused to enter the North German Confederation
and claimed special favors because OF her military
successes Bismarck claimed that the success appa.
rently gained by the Bavarlans due to Prussian
generalship Won der Tanns present position In the
bend OF the Loire Is precariOus one.
QUERY.-Was he not placed there to show the in-
fsriority OF the Bavaran troops ut Bsmarck's sug-
gestion, and not the apparent French successes
due to Bismsrek's political re-pulllngS
NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 1870.
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ON THE LOIRE.
TelEGsAas TO THE NEW Yoak HERALD.

Everything Quiet-A French Corps Moving 10
Chartres-Prince Frederick Charles Advance
ing-His March to be Impedcc-Srength or
forced.
LONDON, Nov. 16 1870
A despatch from Versailles, dated last evening,
sta tes that everything was quiet on the Loire.
A correspondent at Tours, under date OF yester-
day. sends the following
FRENCH CORPS MOVING TO cHARrREs.
General D'Aurelle de Palaiines has ordered a
lie Mans along the line Of the railway, to
Chartres and then move southeast to Toury, effect
ing junction there with the left wing OF the main
body OF the army.
FRINGE FREDERICK CHARLES ARMY.
The government here Is In possession OF the In
formation that Prince Frederick Charles army is
advancing to reinforce the Grand Duke OF Mecklen-
burg-Schwerin who is now In command at Toury
The Prince cannot possibly reach there until the 23d
inst. On the 9th about half OF his forces had reached
Treyes l2o miles from Toury.
HIS ADVANCE TO BE IMPEDED.
on the 18th the rear OF his army had reached that
but were captured by detachment Of the Gardes
Mobiles. Measures nave been taken by the French
70 impede the advance OF the Prince from NemOurs
to Toary.
STRENGTH or THE GERMANS AT T0uRY.
The Duke OF Mecklenburg- -Schwerns force con-
sists Of General Won der Tann's corps OF twenty
thousand men, the Fourth, Seventeenth and Twenty
second infantry divisions thrty-four thousand men,
ana four thousand cavalry.
DE PALADINEs RECEIVING REINFoRcEMENTs.
General D'Aurelle de Paadmes' army contains
large proportion OF the troops OF the Iine His
force Is daily strengthened Rcinforcements are
coming forward rapidly.
DE PALADINEs THREATENING A FLANK ATTACK.
The London Times this afternoon has special
telegram from Berlin, dated to-day, which contains
the following integence:-Ihe French movement
toward Chartres is apparently intended as a prelim
nary to an attack Oh the western flank OF the Ger
man army now investing Paris.
Nothing OHcial from the Loirc-PrOn,ineut
Germans Captured at Orieans-Imp0rtant
Dispatches captured-Chartrcs ReOccnpied.
TOURS, Nov l6, 1870
No Official intelligence from the Army OF the
Loire or from Paris has been given to the public
to-day. The weather ~ very bad.
PROMINENT GERMANS CAPTURED AT ORLEANS.
Advices from Orleans state that among the pr-
sOners captured iD battle near there on the 9th
were a nephew Of the Prusslan commander, Won
der Tam, and general Of the Prussans who was
Governor Of Orleans during their late occupation of
that city. The carriages horses OF Won der Tam
himself were also captured.
CAPTURE OF PRUssIAN DISPATCHES.
batch OF Prussan official dispatches were found
AT Orleans yesterday, from which the government
has obtained valuable information OF the enemy's
intentions
CHARTREs REOCCUPIED.
The city OF Chartres the capital OF The Department
or Enre-el.or, has again been occupied by the
French.
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Critical Position Of the Prus-
slams Around Paris.
King william Unable to Leave
Versailles.
The PrusSianS Again I'm
Possession of hi jon.
NAPOLEON.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
A Mission from NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Williams
COnrtesies Acknowledged.

A Mission from mWilhciMshOhc-kins Wiiiiun's
Conrtesies Acknowl edged.
LONDON, Nov. 18 1870.
A special correspondent OF the HERALD writes
from Wllhelmshohe to report that NJ. Petr left the
castle the 14th instant, evidently charged with
a special mission by Napoleon, the nature or exact
direction Of which could net be known.
The ex-Emperor has addressed letter to King
William OF Prussia thanking his Majesty for his
courtesy In having stationed the French marshals
conveniently near to him. 1t is said that Napoleon
intimated at the same time wish that detach
mcnt OF the French Imperial Guard should be quar-.
tered in the vicinity Of the castle.
NAPOLEON TO GO TO SWITZERLAND.
correspondent telegraphs that the Chateau
Aranaberg, in the Canton or Thurgovia, Is being
prepared fer the residence or Napoleon. Large
quantities OF baggage have arrived at the chateau
and the arrival Of the Empress Is expected.
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lOunced IL In Ia nfIicara f,aIo,u -

Ing out on the courtyard OF the Prefecture AUD an
nounced II 20 his officers below.
Tho cspltulation OF Metz took place exactly
month after that Of StrasbOurg (Septembe~ 27l ana
sxty,iour years after the entry Of Nap&e0n the
First into Berlin.
The Fr0ncdfs, referring to Prince Napoleon 4 let
yer published IN the London Neirs, SAYS that tho
Ieelng OF france towards the Napoleonic dynasty II
not one Of codness, but OF "execrat on and con-
tempt.n
Franz Duncker, one or the leaders OF the advanced
Forlsehritt party at Berlin, has pronounced IN q
speech before u workingman's meeting, IN favor OF
Germany.
french functonary, who was present ut the
SSapnuation OF scissors, states that when the balls
peHan 10 whistle about their heads he saw the reRu-
lar troops by hundreds throw down their AR ms uu-
puckie their knapsacks ana run away.
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Wooden Pavements.

There was great cry raised some time ago
kbout wooden pavements, and diversity Of
opinion was expressed as to the merits Of the
Various kinds adopted, Some of them pro-
bably did not quite come up to the highest ex-
bectations; but the wooden pavement gene
rally has been proved by long experience in
home of the Western cities to have been very
Successiui. In Cincinnati, Chicago and st.
Louis, where it was tried before we adopted it
here, 1t was . most acceptable Improvement
Upon the old stone pavements. We have
Found il TO work very we'll here, but it is un-
pOubtediy best where the wooden blocks are
laid presenting narrow surface. There is
Jess likelihood to Yield, while, at the same
Lime there is a much safer surface obtained
for the grip of the horses foot by laying the
blocks with narrow edge.
A good pavement constructed upon this
principle, would be great blessing to all our
kVide streets and avenues. 1t has already
been laid upon some of the uptown avenues.
Fl should certainly supersede the old styles
Of Russ and Belgium and cobble stone
pretty good as they all were in their day, only
fhat they killed too many horses and rendered a
Society for ''the Prevention Of Cruelty to Ami
mails an absolute necessity. How fine it
would be to see our grand avenues, which run
hway up into the verdure-cla suburbs on Man
battan Island, paved with this smooth wooden
pavement! The saving in horseaesh and in
wagons would be immense Even on the
horse railroad tracks a pavement of this kind
Tond obviate the necessity Of gridironing the
pity with iron rails, which do more than any
fhing else to smash mp the wheels and axles of
light wagons which have to cross them in
almost every quarter of the city. The horse
Ears might easily run upon the wooden pave
Rent without any iron track by constructing
p wheel suitable for the purpose ething
that would offer very little resistance TO the
pavement and would prevent the horrible iar-
ring 10 which passengers are now subjected at
Rvery curve. We do not see why street cars
gould not be constructed with this view.
Wooden pavements must become popular.
Whereyer they have been laid upon the right
principle they have 50 far proved a great
success. We should not be surprised to see
~ ""oiO VI NhM uVcHuc puVcu III tulS manner
fSithin very short time, and arc confident
fhat snch an Improvement would add very
largely to the value of property along that
magnificent highway.
A Coon MOVEMENT learn that the
Brennan Society, Bloomingdale, is about
establishing free library for the benefit of all
GLASSES residing in that part of the city. Suit
able quarters have already been selected. and
an application will be made to the next Legis-
laturo for an act of incorporation, under the
title of the 'Brennau Society Library of the
City OF New York" A number of public
Spirited gentlemen have taken the matter in
band, and there is every prospect that the
undertaking will prove eminently successful.
Inis Is a movement in the right direction.
JUS beneficial effects in diifusing useful know
ledge among the people cannot be too highly
appreciated.
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PARIS.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

German ReinrOrcements-The German Posi-.
tion CIiticaI-c--..ag Wiiiiem Unable to Leave
yersaiilcs-vOn Mslikc's Fears-The Tables
Turncd--Gioomy Prospects for the Invaders.
LONDON, Nov. Is, 1870.
The Prussians are sending more artillery to Paris.
despatch from Versailles, dated yesterday reports
everything quiet.
THE GERMAN POSITION BECOMING CRITICAL
Private letters received tonight from Versailles
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THE RECALL OF MINISTER MOTLEY. snly
deplorable thing connected with the peremp
tory recall of Minister Motley from London is
the fact that he could not be budged from the
office by any gentler hint than peremptory re-
call. The patience Of the President-and
General Grant is q man of remarkable
patience-was exhausted with this cool per-
sistence OF Mr.. Motley in holding on to his
place when be was expected to let go and come
home. Now, however, that he must come
away, we would suggest Secretary Fish as his
successor. Mr.. Fish is well posted on the
Alabama claims and is familiar with the views
of the President on this and on all other sub
jects connected with our foreign relations
and we know that he would not commit him
self or his government to any proposition
upon any question without full authority from
Washington, and would promptly meet his In
structions or resign.
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The Turi-Shrewsbury Races.

LONDON Nov. 10, 1870.
Al the shrewsbury races to-day the shrewsburys
Cup tandicapl, valued at 800 sovereigns. added TO
sweepstakes OF twenty soyereigns each, ten
forfeit ana only three n declared the
second horse TO save his stake, abou1
one milo and three quarters, was won by Sir II.
Edwards br c. Indian Ocean. three years, by Old
Calabar, out OF Wave, beating Mr. Brayley's b. z.
Nero, three wears, by Defender, out OF Nerio.
second. and Mr.. w. A. Bakers pr c. Fleets, four
years, by Van Galen, out OF Leah, third. There
were eighty-nine subscribers. nny-eight or whom
paid three sovereigns each to the fund
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One Hundred and sixteen

One Hundred and sixteen I
CENTRAL PARK LOTS,
on FfFrY.NINTi STREET,
MADISON AVENUE.
EIGHTH AYENUE,
rHIRTY.IINE CENTRAL PARK FRoNIs,
'''e''' A'''if FRONTS OF OVER 200 FEET
being most desirable locations for churches, hoc pu1
Park Residences ia the city now unoccgPs
aud largest valuable property onS sd
New York FOR many years
Thursday. November IL Is7o. Al I. NJ, al tho 4
Exchange saiesIoom, Ill Broadway,
A. II. MULLER, J.. X. WlLklNS CO., Z
@ s. @ as' 81 s' s'ss fss r'
ed and SD sis.--5 Lots Madison Az
Madison av.-Fropt between 6ad and 63d AIS
Slots northeast Of SD 81 Lots scat
OF 9Th st. .
s5th st.-s Lots Madison av.
els ST Lots near 4th av., which viii here briL,ed
sth fronting the Park between and 5S,h sts
4 Lots northeast corner 69th ST.
isire Front between si SD as a: Central Park
on two sides az,
Ssh "a Entire north aide between s.st and OH .v.
s7h sl-2 Lots near 9Th ay. facing u .rk.
st-Northwest at corner 9th n riu. pa
slst and S2d sts.-S Iots near sth Az
9Th av- 3 Lots southeast corner u 5ath st
Sixty per cent OF purchase mov morssrs
when desired. 4
Pine street. or at the Office OF y NJ PINKNEY 70 Cedar
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To Lease-A Io'tPoa Bvea t,yay. Apply to
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Frosh Outraaes Foreisuers-Jastics, De-
iaycd Ia Its ExecutioR. Ns,
BOMBAY. Nov. 10. 1870 q
Late despaicbes from China have been received
There have been further 0utragcs committed on
foreigners at Canton
The execution of the Tien'sln cnmruals had been
deferred Tor a time.
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THE NEXT PREsIDENCY.-The Johnstown
On. Y.) Democrat announces that Gin 1872
the entire Union will give one unanimous
rebuke to radcalism and elevate John T.
Hoffman to the Presidency" The Presiden-
tial caldron begins 10 boil.
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'sSEEK EN-, BozE. Tt is amusing to wit
ness the way in which the democratic papers
are egging on the republican journals in the
existing conflict among themselves. The
democrats talk to them as if they were
engaged in a bulldog fight, and, as the woman
said when her husband was fighting with the
bear, they 'dont care which whips"
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Every Genuine Bottle OF Congress Water
has large .C raised the glass None genuine sold
aught Depot, "a Chambers street
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A Gard.
University OF tho City OF New York.
The Inauguration OF
REV. HOWARD CROSBY, DID,,
Chancellor of the University will take Thursday
evening. November H. at ~ o'clock, at Association Hail.
Fourth avenue, corner Twcntyhird street.
JOHN G. GREEN,
President OF the Council.
WN. X. MARTIN, Secretary.
CHARLES BUTLER,
JOHN TAYLOR JoHNsToS,l Committee OF ArrAugemcnts.
JOHN x. PARSONS,
Cards OF admission 70 obtained Al
Eandolphs. Broadway, corner Ninth street,
futnAm's, Fourth avenue Twenty third street,
Flemings, 668 Sixth avenue,
hacFarisnd's, 9l7 Broadway,
Anstice'a 20 Nassau street,
Francis Loutrel6, 10 Maiden lane
and or the janitor al the University.
Auction Sale OF
ll6 CENTRAL PARK LOTS
THURSDAY. NOyEMBKR ~. 1870.
AT THE EXCHANGE SALESROOM, iii BROADWAY.
At12M.
A. H. MULLER, Auctioneer, No, I Pine street
-
A.-Herrlns's Patent
CHAMPION SAFES.
- 25l Broadway, corner Murray slrssa
.-.s.z. -. =. = =. .-.rI- =.
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UNION SQUARE,

having removed to their Store, oder their entire
importation for the Holidays selected expressly for their
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ENGLAND.


Ihe uniea States war ship Portsmouth was kaAf
reported al Bahia and the Franklin ut Lisbon,
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Greeley felt so Smre of being Elected to Con-
eress that he determined In for hat and old
whitley aside So he bet with friend that he would beat
Cox In the Sixth district. Cox too for him, and
that's what's matter The philosopher yesterday gava
his friend order KNOX the Halter 2 Broadway ant
viii sport old whitley" for an indefinite period.
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Fine Dress shirts tn Urdcr-SurO Fit.
MILLER s55 Sixth avenue, corner Twenty second At.
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DIR. }. w. Powell Treats Diseases Of tho
Eve and Ear heretofore for the twenty Elcc
tciy applied in suitable often restoring Sight and
Hearing where other have failed Ca send for
Circular. GALVANOFARADTC INSTITUTE, l67 East
Thirty fourth street. corner Third avenue.
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Royal Reception In Luxsmboar

The Powers have congratulated Prince Henry Of
Orange on his enthusiastic reception In Luxem-
bOurg.
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A.-Espenscheid's Leading Dress Hat for tho
winter Ia the chaste desngue elegant specimens
OF silk hat have Price 81, vt 8 s
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Gold Pens.
FOLEY'S fine Gold Pens and Pencils,
Factory and Sacsroouls, s56 Broadway.