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KINGS C.UtTY SUP: SOss.
BrO0klyn's House Of Observation-Disclosures
Ec0ncmy-One Fiftc enth is "Geod DcnI.N

Br00klyn's House Of Observation-Disclosures
EcOncmy-One Fife enth is "Gc0d Dcnl.n
The Board OF Supervisors met yesterday afternoon
A communication was received from Sheriff Walter
recommending that some apartments IN the upper
part Of the jail be fitted ''house Of detention'
for the accommodation OF witnesses held in criminal
casee. Referred to the Committee on Jails.
A number OF the residents OF Flatbush called the
attention OF the Board to the fact thar q stagnaut
pond, at the terminus OF the sewer on the Country
Farm, was in an overnowng condition and nui.
sance, and suggested that sewer be constructed 10
tldewster mark. The matter was referred to q com.
mittee Of three.
Supervisor COOKE, OF the Committee, to whom was
referred tho question, as to The proprety
OF directing the County TREASURER 10 boz:
the c6ahty, for Inc pdipose Of "' competia n,n
the work on the almshouse at Flatbush sun
mitted lengthy report. The practice Of commit.
tees having work done without first being author
ized BY the Board Of Supervisors was severely depre
Gated. = - 4 bob 80 s.s : -.
A resolution was attached TO the report TO tho
eect that the County Treasurer be dirct ted TO bor
row the sum OF $2o,099, giving certificates on the
county for the same, for the purpose Of completing
the work in question.
Supervisor CASSIDY, of the Ninth ward moved No
an amendment, that the County Treasurer be III.
rected to borrow &2S00O on the aith OF the county
AdOped. : - ~''''s'
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MONTANA.
Judge Lynch In Heiena-Two Robbers
Hanged by Mob.

Judge Lynch In Helena-Two Robbers
Hanged by Mob.
HELENA, Kay 2. 1870.
This nropning q meeting OF citizens was called to
decide what should he done with the prisoners, A.
Lecomptod and James Wilson, who had been identi.
fed by Mr.. Lenhart, the man they robbed and
attempted TO murder on the night fthe 27th Of April.
The meeting was first addressed by District Judge
SHINES, who strongly protested against any inter-
ference with the civil law, declaring that the time
for vigilance committees had passed. and advising
the people TO disper9e.
The meeting was then addressed by several OF the
leading citizens, who assisted that IL necessary
10 the pubic safety TO strike teOOr to the rest OF the
band OF outlaws known to exist In the community,
and that immediate ana decisive action should be
taken In the present case.
The meeting tnen selected a committee OF treaty,
-FOUR persons, to try che case and upon coming
before the committee the prisoners confessed their
crime, from which IL appears that the robbesy and
murder or MI Leuhart was deliberately planned by
them.
At two O'Clock, p. NJ, the commtte reported that
both the prisoners were guilty, and sentenced them
10 be hanged at half-past four O'Clock, p NJ. At
that hour, over three thousand persons were con.
gregated at the hang.mans tree. At five o'clock,
+. M, the wagon on which the prisoners stood with
ropes about their necks was driven from under
them ana fronter jnstice' was satisfied. The citt.
Zen's meeting was not vigilant committee. The
whole ahair was conducted in most quiet but de-
termined manner and no one questions the Justice
both or The trial and verdict,
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ENGLAND.
Parliamentary Progress.

LONDON, May 3, 1870.
The House of Lords to-day passed the Irish Bank.
rupt bill 10 o second reading.
Lord Northbrook moved that the bill making re.
forms In the War ONCE be read second time and
explained the circumstances OF Its passage in the
House Of Commons. The Earl of Richmond severely
criticised the bill.
Earl Grey lanented Its failure to arrange the chaos
In the War Department.
The motion for a second reading was agreed to.
and the House adjourned.
In the House Of Commons Mr. Forster in answer
to an inquiry, stated that the existing normal
schools would meet the demand for teachers und er
the proposed Education act.
Mr.. Otway informed the House that, as an express
sion Of the dissatisfaction Of her Majesty with the
creek government the intended visit OF the British
squadron In the Mediterranean to the Pirgus mad
been countermanded. What other measures the
government proposed to take it would be premature
to make public.
Mr. M0nsel denied that the Colonial once hal
been informed Of the recruiting Of the Red River
expedition from the Papal Zouaves recently returned
to Canada.
Mr. Hugh Birley, OF Manchester, moved for a
select committee on the renewal OF the commercial
treaty with France.
long discussion ensued. Mr.. Lerevre said he
had heard no complaints OF the treaty, except from
the ribbon makers. Tee inquiry proposed was un.
necessary and would prove mischievous, becaus Q,
implying discomfort here with the treaty, it would
alarm France.
MI. Cave, while he disllked an extention Of the
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SINGULAR FERRY INCIDENT.

Considerable excitement was caused among tho
passengers on the arrival OF the I've O'Clock boat as
the Hamilton avenue ferry slip attendant upon u
somewhat singular accident. A horse attached to
business wagon, becoming alarmed a. tho
boat was entering the slip backed over the
stern OF the vessel into the water, bearing
with II the wagon and driver. The latter was rev
cued, after much difficulty, by officer Smith and tho
ferry hands. The horse kicked and plunged SO leg-
perateiy that he broke loose from his traces and
swan across the channel to Governors Island.
where he landed in good season. much TO the aston
ishment OF the Inhabitants OF mat military post.
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BRANDS FROM THE BURNING.

Hannah and Ellen Sweeney two orphan sisters.
aged respectively eighteen and nineteen, were taken
from low den at 100 Greene street, on Monday
night, by detective Glynn, of the Eighth precinct
upon complaint Of their aunt, Bridget Morris.
resident OF Newark N j. They were ar.
raigned before Justice Shandley, at Jefferson
Market, yesterday morning, and comnitted
to the House OF the Good Shepherd MAGGIE
Rooney, aged nineteen, of No. 432 West
Twenty sixth street. was also taken from the Olym.
pic Shades, No. l65 Greene street, by Oicer Hender.
son, OF the same precinct, upon complaint OF her
parents Yesterday morning upon being arraiqnel
at the above court she consented to accompany her
parents home, and was discharged from custody.
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SWITZ TZERLAND

tsikeeD MOvins''-NapOleOn's Power in the
Republic,
GENEVA, May 8, 1870.
Signor Cernuschi, the Italian bankers who was ex-
PEELED from France for contributing money to the
antipeo'Scite committee, has just been ordered TO
cave Geneva
His offence consisted In contributing second
hundred thousand francs from this city for the
same object. Before leaving however, he received
telegram from M. Gambeha, radical member of
the Corps Le0tslattE and officer OF the Anti PIE
biscite Committee in Paris, acknowledging the re-
ceipt Of The money.
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The Government Policy.

PARIS, May 3, 1870.
The Journal O0ictel denounces tile tactics Of the
revolutionary journals in seeking to make their
readers believe that there has been no conspiracy
and declares 1t the duty Of the government
to warn the public against the effect OF
such electoral tricks. The Journal adds
This conspiracy is part OF that OF last winter the
investigation into which has been so protracted.
When the examinations are terminated, and they
soon will be, the public will know all and be able to
appreciate the danger in which the country has
been placed
ID. Olivier has addressed letter to the Noniteur,
In which he assures the editor that the government
will not fall into policy OF reaction though obliged
to take oppressive measures against its enemies He
hopes this frank answer Will dissipate the fears ex.
pres sed by the Aontteu,.
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DOMINION OF. CANADA.

Death Of n Distinguished Prelntc-Accumula.
tion Of American Silver at Montreal.
MONTREAL, May 8, 1870.
Alonseigneur Cook, Bishop Of the Roman Catholic
diocese Of the Three Rivers died on Saturday morn
ing, aged seventy eight years. He will be succeeded
tending the Ecumentcal Council at Rome
The citizens ball last night to Prince Arthur was
o very elaborate AFFAIR. His Royal Higlmess and
Lady Young opened the ceremonies.
The amount OF American silver received on GOV.
ernment account Is rapidly approaching the limit of
$4,000, 600. Mr. Weir has applied for permission to
receive another million.
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CUBA.

Execution Of u Clersyman-Court Martial At
Cardenas.
HAVANA, May Q. 1870.
Francisco EsQuembre, q priest OF Yaguaramas
was sentenced to death and executed at Cienfueoos
on the Both ult.
courtmartial was lately convened at Cardenas
for the trial OF Estaban Parodi and Jose Mara Both
of these prisoners were sentenced to DEATH Parodi
ana Mara were both acquitted some time ago, but
were rearrested and again placed on trial. This Is
the case which caused such manifestation by the
Cardenes volunteers in November last.
The Dtd'1o announces the discovery OF materials
for powder mill at Santiago las Vegas, near
Havana.
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THE STATE CAPITAL.

Reduction Of Canal Toils-NIecting or the New
COuucii-The Mayors Message.
ALBANY, May 3, 1870.
The Canal Board at its session to-day, made the
following very important reductions from the rates
Of toll last year:On salt 33 Sd per cent; on COAL
80 per cent; on wheat, corn and other grains, SO sd
per cent; on -four, 90 per cent; on bloom, pig and
scrap iron, 70 per cent Other reductions will be
made In the same ratio.
The selections Of banks for repositories has not
yet been made.
The new Common Council under the new charter
met to-day. Mayor Thatcher In his message, urges
the most strict economy and suggests the Topping
on OF certain oces. He declares his belief that OF
be suDsiantiated. The receipts last year were
$1367,647 and the disbursements 81, ,33S, 100. The
city funded debt proper IL 1895, ,55l.
The Board after electing Phillip FzsmmOns, Pres
ident, and Martin Delehanty, Clerk proceeded to
select tlree official newspapers, and the Argus,
Journal and K7ucheybOcke- were selected.
After transacting some other routine business the
Board adj0urncd.
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The sIufernap' NIachlnes-Insenuity Per.
vertcd.

The explosive machines designed to be used
against the Emperor which were recently seized at
the houses Of the conspirators here by the police
authorities, are described by the morning journals.
They resembled quoits. The ring was divided
into several small chambers, each Of which con-
tatned vial Of nitrate Of potash Percussion caps
were ingeniousy fitted, slightly raised from the sur.
face 30 that in falling upon any hard substance the
machine was nearly certain TO explode. ring was
attached to the periphery to aid in throwing the
missile adroitly,
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POOR JACK"
An UnIsno,7n sailor Run Down,

An Unknown SnilOr Run Down.
An inquest was held at Mount Vernon West.
chester county, yesterday, by Justice MeeSs on tho
remains Of an unknown found dead on tho New
Haven Railroad, near the above village, night or
two ago. The body when discovered bore evident
marks OF having been struck by locomotive and q
verdict was rendered accordingly. Deceased was
about forty-ive years old. i've feet eight inohes
high and, nom hs appearance and dress, left no
room 10 doubt that he was a SAILOR. Nothing waA
found on the body which could afford clew to its
identity, and the unknown mariner received decent
burial at the hands OF the town Au.hnritiea.
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GREECE.

Hunting the Br!gands-CabinetC Changes.
LONDON, May g. 1870.
The troops were still hunting for the survivors OF
the band OF brlgands who murdered the foreigners.
despatch from Athens states that NJ Smolensko
has been appointed TO succeed M. Sontzos as Minis.
ter Of War.
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SHOT DEAF

On Friday afternoon Of last week little daughter
Of A. q. Buckley OF Riverhead, L. H. took hold of
pistol, which had been left within her reach by q
female attendant, and through curiosity pulled the
trigger dscharGng one Of the cartridges the ball
entering her head Just above the eye Killing her in.
stantly. The mother who was engaged in an ad.
Joining room, rushed to the room where the urchin
was confined, but to lind her only offspring corpse
During the day the child said to It's mother, "fr
were TO die would go to heavenf' The remains
were inferred ON Sunday
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KANSAS.

The End Of a Drinking Bout-FcuriuI Duel in
tho Dark.
ST. LOUIS, May 8, 1870.
correspondent OF the Lawrence, Kansas, Jour.
nal. states that few days since Colonial A. Payne,
and M G. staplcton, two influential citizens OF Mon
ucelo, Kansas quarrelled about some trivial affair."
while drinking ana agreed to settle the difficulty in
o dark room. Payne had knife aud Stapleton re.
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UTAH.

Deputy Marshal Shot mt Salt Lake City
Desperate Resistance OF the Murderer.
GREAT SALT LAKE CITY, May 2. 1870.
Captain W. II. Story, Deputy United States Mar
shal, shot and instantly killed to-day by des.
peradO named lIawes, whom he was about to arrest,
H0wes escaped, and was pursued by q lot OF Nor
mons, who overlook him within six miles OF Grants
vile. HOwes offered desperate resistance. and was
finally shot, but not before he had wounded three of
his prisoners, one, 1t Is supposed, fatally.
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Diamonds Reset
BY 6rst class workmen. GEORGE g. ALLEN, Manusss.
urer Wholesale and retail 5l8 Broadway under the g.
Nicholas Hotel, formerly as Broadway
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FIRE At UNION HILL, n. ].

Yesterday afternoon fire broke out In the bakery
OF Chare5 C0vermann, at the corner Of Jefferson
street and Palisade avenue, Union Hill, and the two
story frame building adjoining was burned to the
nre originated In the oven, where the dry boards
became iuflamed.
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Observation-Disclosures

DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWBLRY, SILvERWARg
FANS, OPERA GLASSES &C
am now selling fine Gold Watches, dno gold watch
Chains 6nc gold Earrings and Pins Bracelets Locss,s
Necklaces Seal Rngs Sleeve Buttons. Studs Collar But
tons, &C., at
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
Diamond Rings rs low a5, 800 and $40 and Diamond
studs $50 $40 and $50 set; Silver spoons Cups Forks
Napkin Rings &C.,
Ar WHOLESALE PRICES
English aud French Jet Jewelry Fans Opera Glasses
At half the Usual pticts -
Goods semi BY express all parts the United States "a
be oponed for examination and selection.
GEORGE G. ALLEN, Importer and Manufa cturer whos-
sale and RETAIL 6l3 Broadway, under the Nicholas o,s
between Broome and Spring streets, formerly 45 Broa
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NEW YORK CITY.
Miscellaneous News Items, Picked Up In
the Police Courts and About Town..

The following record will show the changes 10 the
temperature OF the weather for the past twentyfoar
hours IN comparison with the corresponding day OF
last year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hud-
nuts pharmacy HERALD Building, Broadway, cor
uer OF Ann strent.
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Traitor Rinse.

PARIS, May 8, 1870.
The maker Of the bombs seized by the police ex-
plains that they were ordered for America and Il
was represented tnat they were to be used as wheels
for patent velocipedes.
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Imperial Severity.

PARIS, May s. 1870.
La France Of to-day says in view Of the plot just
discovered, there is but a slight probability of
amnesty for the forty-two persons now in custody.
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HAVANA MARKETS.

HAVANA, May g. 1870.
The sugar market Ia quiet sales were made
Gay on the basis OF 81 so reals per arrobe for No.
~ ~. =. eNchange, on London IL u l4is per cenh
premium; on Paris II. per cent premium on
uni'eu states, 10 days sight, in currency 9X 10
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KILLED BY A EAllIN; B9lDSs.

Coroner Keenan, yesterday held an inquest In his
ofice in the case o! Michael Scheer the man who
was killed during the storm last Thursday evening
by the fall OF the treste bridge foot OF Thirty.
first street, North river, belonging to the Hud-
son River Railroad Company. Deceased was
carpenter and had assisted in constructing
the bridge, which he and others considered
perfectly safe. From the evidence presented tho
jury considered The occurrence accidental and rem
dered verdict to that effect Deceased was twenty
olght years OF age ana native OF Germany. Ho
lived at 3i2 West FortyioUrth street, where he left
small family,
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Citizen Votes Abroad.

PARIS, May 8, 1870.
NJ. Banneville sends from Rome to the Foreign
ONCE here a demand from the French bishops and
their attendants in that city that their votes be
accepted in favor of the plebtscite.
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volver. Some citizens, on hearing A plsto, shos
burst open the door, and found stap,eton with his
throat ont and Payne shot through the lungs
their recovery. '~ "
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NIissisq.oi Spring Water Cures Bright's Dis.
Of the Kidneys Scrofula and all impsHies the
blood. Ree pamphlet
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SiIvcr.plated Spoons, Forks. Caster.. Te.
Sets, Ice Pitchers, At manufacturcrs prices. = -
HIRAM YOUNG 227 Sixth stroet near second avanus
Old ware repaired and repated.
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Dinunndn React

Carbolic Sn!ye Cures Most Obstinate sorsa
Ike magic. JOHN r. HENRY Sole Proprietor. Sold bJ
ALEXANDER HUDNUT, Herald building.
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The Excise Commissioners were In session yes-
terday morning receiving Applications Tor licenses
Comparatively few licenses were applied for
The New York herald., 1870-05-04

The remains OF an infant were found In an ash
barrel at 81 Lafayette place, ana removed TO the
Fifteenth precinct station house to await an inye,t
cation before Coroner Rollins.
The New York herald., 1870-05-04

a Good All WOoi Bueiness Suis,
1l4, at BROkAW BROTHERS,
Fonrth Avenue opposite Cooper Union.
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TURKEY.
Cabinet Honor.

Cabinet Honor.
CONsTANTINOPLE, May 8, 1870.
Selim Pacha has been appointed Minister without
portfolio.
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BRITISH INDUSTRY AND REFORM.
Native Rebellion Against Russia on the
Shores Of the Caspian
THE WINNIPEG REVOLUTION.
Lynch Law in Montana
Territory.
FRANCE.
The Regicide Conspiracy.

PARIS May 8, 1870.
Arrests OF persons accused of completely In the
plot against the life Of the Emperor continue to be
made. Several houses in the Quarter Latin were
searched by the police yesterday.
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A.-Ior Rcntnring the Original, Coier Of the
uAlE, DISPENSING DAkDkUFF ASD CLEANSING TH8
SCALP, RESfOHEE AMERICA Is WITHOUT AN EQUAL.
The New York herald., 1870-05-04

Yesterday morning the body OF young child, with
found hoatny among tie rocks or the battery wall
The New York herald., 1870-05-04

Stylish Hats tor Gents and YOutl,s I'm q: ron
variety at popular prices. BURKE, ly Fulton strest
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A GaribnIdi Soldier Implicated.

TAHi5J Vudy I6IUs
The police are searching for M. Ballot, who they
say Is implicated in the conspiracy Ballot was an
oflcer Of Garibadi and Is q warm friend of Gustaye
FlOurens,
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Serious Riot Mt st. -WUrlxinamen in
Conflict with the Military.

FAKIS, May 3-6 +. nj.
serious riot occurred yesterday at st. Quentin,
. caused by the arrest Of a member or the Interna
ti0nal Society.
Two thousand workmgmen attacked the National
Guard and gendarmes stationed around the prison
10 which the man had been taken. The guards held
their ground, though number were wounded.
The Prefect, the Commanding General and the
Procureur came to their relief with detachment of
regular troops, when the mob was dispersed and
order restored.
To-day the Prefect and General held review at
which they thanked the troops and the National
Guard for causing the laws to be respected.
The New York herald., 1870-05-04

Pure Gold Wedding Rings
for sale by GEORGE O. ALLEN, Manufacturer, wholssas
and retail 69 broadway, under the ST. Nicholas Hotel foe
merly 4l5 Broadway.
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made TO order OF New York Mills, s6 per dozen AND
up Sent free. ~
NOTICE.
Send your orders direct 10 me. The aNEw yoREw
SHIRT Ia not sold in the storss all offered sale are co
terfes, and not make No goods nv
autograph Is e shirt written signature ia oa the boz
LEONARD s. BALLOu, AgeuL
ro,o,,or ~ ,,. Celebrated "F. Y. s." and
i"'S"'"' VI '"o I the ''New Yoke" Shirt
ONLY DEPOT 26 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
Temporarily removed to 294 Broadway dung repairs.
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Garibaldl to the French Army

The Rappel publishes q manifesto from Garibaldi
to the French army calling the soldiers raise
the nag OF revolution.
The New York herald., 1870-05-04

Crisfad0r0's UnrivaIIed Hair Dyc..s;oid
and applied at his wig and scalp factory No. Aor House
The New York herald., 1870-05-04

varaga ,an.iaac 1estcruuy. y.............. ol;i
aT,elage ,es, @ temperature for corresponding date
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Electricity for the Relief of the Afflicted
applied BY Dr. CHAMBERLIN, No. 2 West Fourteenth sI
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Bachelors Hair Dyes-1hs Hest ia tI,,
world The only perfect dye; harmless, reliable ias.anta
neons. Factory IL Bond street.
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A.-DiscOntfnued-The Use of tho Dirty.
hair staining preparations since the introduction of PA
IONS ViTAldA, OR SALVATION FOR THE HAIR.
with marvellous precision produces the
color desired ana literally transparent and uDdcGilng.
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At a late hour on Monday night Mary Evans, all
Irish woman thtrty-fo years OF age, was found
lying IN Broome street In dying condition and re.
moved 10 the Eighth precinct station house, where
death subsequently ensueu.
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A.-TGr stylish rud E,ccun. Hat Go so
ESPENSCHIED, Manufacturer IFS Nassau street.
The New York herald., 1870-05-04

A.-lEcrrins's Patent
CHAMPION SAFES.
25i Broadway, corner Murray strsc.
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The Recent Murders by the Greek Briuauds
have created Worldwide sensation. The victims, 4 Is
ported were destroyed by knocks the head How differ
ens - la this happy hemisphere whore KNOX head
n ne shape OF Handsome Hats the youth every
wsarer, ana extend continually the OF
2s Broadway corner OF Fulton street. ts superb coec
IA America. ~s'-''''~'AS"'~
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Electoral Discussion.

PARIS, May 8, 1870.
Tie last Of the public meetings to discuss the pro.
posed reforms were held yesterday. There was
some disorder but no violence, The soldiers were
present at many of the meetings.
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A.-SS,5eO Rent--No 1fore.-Rushton,s
Drug store has removed from House after & vears 10
III Barclay street. Prices onehirj below broadway procs
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Tho Cabinet.

Tho Cabinet.
LONDON, May q. 1870.
The Pau Xau Gazette has authority for denying
the truth of the report that Mr.. Bright has resigned.
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system Of commercial treaties. was averse to re-
turn to protection,
The debate became general. Among the speakers
were sir A. Bowrng, and Messrs. Filcdcn, Crawford,
HILBERT and Lowe.
Tne House divided on Mr.. Birley's motion for Q
select committee, and the majority against 1t was
eighty.eight
Hr. Hughes moved that the public schools be
thrown open to dlssenters
After brief discussion the House adjourned with
out action
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Window shades or tho Best White Scotch
Holland reduced prices Brays Patent Self acting Fix.
lures. q. l.. j. Is. kRLTY, 4 CO,
~ 1r0adWAy. NOW YORK.
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Manchester Almost InfaIlihlc.

WancheStoF A1hOst IhtaIInIes
MANCHESTER, May 3, 1870.
At meeting OF the Chamber Of Commerce OF this
city last evening much satisfaction was expressed
that the production OF cotton Is now commensurate
with the consumption.