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lhs their right to he guarded by about only q, 600
Men, all tod and even these TO be scatteren loosely
possibly move on them. or course, wnen the enemy
dd take the offensive ana move on the position ihe
c,lsSps snn soldiers Of the srana all the
same The tremendous generalship uispiayed at
imperial headquarters never once seems 10 nave
possible deSeat might and naturally would give to
ihe naOrae Of the entire French army, tickle and
30 confident Of certain ana easy victory. Such
was the Qeneralsfup or General Napoleon Ill.,.
left alone amid the glory and battery or his mar
snsIs' Standing on that eminencc and with The
debris OF French haversarks, knapsacks kepis and
Chassepot boxes under my eyes ana feet could not
hut reflect and be really astonsned al the mobility
Of human analrs; at the rapidity with which the
fate OF al empire only one short month previously
80 naughty, confident, and apparently stable had
marcneu-wno knows perhaps then and there TO
utter wreck and ruin. The whole German lett wing,
$4,000 or 100000 cnoice troops, present. The
charges or few squadrons OF lancers and Ieg.-
mentS OF Turc0s were simply zero against such n
l0rce. Turcos and cavalry were moved down,
prisoners were made, and the French infantry ana
ARTILLERY had 10 nee Tor safety.
Here, then. the great demoralizing blow was
struck. Wissembourg wi be remembered. WIS
senD0urg Is at once famous.
The Prussans charged ON the left or the German
combined army; the Bavarians on It's rght distin-
RuIshed themselves.
the graves OF the dead foes and the remnants OF
Iheir clothing and equipments. entered the
courtyard ,a oi an o,a ease saissr m winch !ae
and IRON which they did some Chassepot
hr.ng, b.: all in vain. On the castle walls looking
RhinewardB the accurate and terrible baitering
which they received from the Prussan artilierisLs
told the srory too plain,S~,he castle was made too
hot for the Frs'.h OF any other living beings to
BnNln IN. THO occupants took refuge In thc deep
cellars and after very short resistance the Gaus
cut stick and took to thelr heels.
The male lal losses OF this slight and short a.
Rngemcnt were inc0n siderable, as the telegraph
informed you; but the rest was not ncOnsider;tbe,
and should have been duly considered at imperial
headquartersnaincy, the effect even Of such small
combat lost upOn the animus Of the French army
at large. Woerth came Immediately afterwards,
and wnat comes alter Woerlh we are expecting
nOurly to hear; III acs, do hear that to-day the
f5te Napoleon that there has been heavy battle at
Metz, but without decisive result. IL may be true
or 1t may be mere rnmOr; mention report as an
evidence tnat we are all now very much OH the 1,ti
UGUe for final results.
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sGClsL HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF.
Another Tale Of Man's vilIany and Socicty's
Cruelty.
From the Pitlsburg Commercial


from The Pittsburg Commercially
The murder OF Lille Mason at Harrisburg, Pa. on
Sunday morning, calls attention more to the in.
humanity which still prevails in the treatment OF
prisoners In many places. Here was a girl only
eighteen years Old. intelligent and beautiful, thrown
by circumstances into poverty and into the power
OF villain who victimized her. Fleeing from her
shame she arrived in Harrisburg month ago fror
her home in Richmond, Va, and week ago M
the hands of an unskilul physician The litn one one
was thrown away. 1t was picked up and '"'''
back TO her. duonv
ON Thursday 1t was desired 10 take her t,.il,on4y 4
but she was exceedingly Ill In bed and e,,o v. h hm
conscious The Mayor did not wish TO- t,, nua
from the house where she lay; but S Sce and nros.
trate woman could be removeGn vel ell IN " Co,1orn %
strongly asserting trat she could % she was lifted
from her bed seated In bugra her Se so hap ~
to the Mayors 0flce every nnie incoberent. In
giving nsr testimony !, Of Police permitted
her to lie upon a Ionnge..n the formers anteroom
during Wa9e aex' aa hepe ee tna Mas taken aar
nreppare1 NJ pason privst room for her. and she was
made as cogtabe v sc,de as p1ssoe ma. i nh. M ner
I,ad 1ro 9TH Effect OF the injuries she received by
the vi3lent pechanlcal means used by Dr. ]. W.
seSaIs, sd she sas bearing Believing the authorizes we're
sstiflcd 0y the professional testimony OF medical
men bepre them In removing her from her d0niclle
aer lie warrant had been issued for her arrest at
the same time we think tnat her remova, Tour days
after delivery, and from the sinking condition inc
prison physician iounu ner In alter her hiNd as Ihe
rrtsou, was and IL censurabe.p
pi The question does not end with the death OF
this 7.one more unlortunate.p TO say ihat ''she
would have died anyhow s simply harbarous
and the barbarity or ignorance WHICH could
nut q delicate woman at sucn criical Time,
in sly peril OF death, Is the real thlns % censtre
such callousness is too common among nen having
much to do with suffering, anu not ouiy oes ihhe-
cssary wrong but de eats the ends of ustie. Surely
lille Masons testimony was not needed J. such not
haste that she should be killed in givngit III ~
doubtful the doctor who procured te anr'ion can
be convicted OF his crime testimony ~ IN such
an incoherent manner was hers. Iough evil
dence certainly cond have been acquire U warrant
his detention without dragging her jst hen into
the court room testify. Had she bed iet at nome
to gam strength and to recover tnie Hiignt nave
been some chance TO convict ana puiS tuose more
guilty than herself. AS Il Il, the an lts naste mas
probably managed TO put DR.. bero,a al anu .le Sc
ducev OF Lille Mason beyond the %Su VI lUsucc.
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CHESS MATTERS.

The Grand Tournament at Badcn- Baden.
This assemblage OF several Of The most celebrated
chess masters Of Europe, which commenced the
tournament on or about the 18th OF July closed It's
proceedings in about one month from It's incep
lon. The following players competed in the
grand tourney:-Messrs. Andersen, Black.
ourne Minkwrz, Neumann, Pausen, ROsenthal
SteiDitz ST rn De Vere Winawere. The first prize
was won by The celebrated player Herr Andersen
the second by Herr Stein'tz aud the third was al
Vlded between Mcssrs Neumann and Rlac kburne
The suoJoined splendidly contested game was
Played In the tourney Dy Messrs. Stentz and Black
In ul.
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4 TSIo Of BUFflANS.

Timothy Cipnan, OF No. l0i Bridge street. BROOKLYN
was Ia the rc,r oi The premises No. 122 Cherry street.
occupied by :. W. Churchill, on Sunday afternoon,
Wheh ne wasattackeh by q trio OF ruliians one OF
whoin held q loaded pistol at his head and threat
ened 10 blow his braIus out II lie attempted any re-
slstahcc 10 the other two Of the party
WHO coOliy Went to work and dvestcd hun of
nls piack cioUi coat and then decamped. They were
subsequently arrested 10y oniccr UOnnor, of the
oeVenln precinct, aud taken TO the station house
Waeic .iey gave the'r names rs Charles Leslie John
bentley and Thomas Walsh. Yesterday aflcrnonn
,uey were afraigned before Justice LedWltn AT the
EsseX Market Police Court and held or trIal at the
General Sess joDs.
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ment OF sums paid heretofore. under different
rulings cannot be entertained by the bureau.
Health of CsmmIssioncr DeIauo.

ment OF sums paid heretofore. under dinerent
rulings cannot be entertained by the bureau.
Health Of Csmmlssioncr DeIano.
Mr.. Gallagher, Of the Internal Revenue Bureau,
who returned from trip to Ohio to-day represents
that the inJnries TO Mr.. Commissioner Delano's
right hand. recently IL OF such serious character
tnat 1t viii probably cripple IL for liie
Inspection Of National Cemeteries.
Colonel Mack Inspector OF National Cemeteries,
returned from his Northern tour on Saturday, hav-
ing visited all the natlonal cemeteries In the New
England States. In few days he VIII go South on
similar mission, ana then make thorough report
to the War Department recommending such changes
and improvements ~ he may deem proper and
cessary.
Lishihouses on the Florida Coast.
The Lighthouse Board, which held a meeting TO-
day, resolved TO construct Alligator reef, Florida,
lighthouse similar to those along the Florida coast.
1t Is also understood that the Board viii order the
speedy commencement of hrst class lighthouse on
Barks Island, midway between Cape Henry and
Cape Hatteras, on the coast OF North Carolina To
replace the one destroyed during the rebellion.
The Duties on FcR-A Non-Conn,ittaI Or
fetal
Several letters have been received from merchants
at The Treasury department asking construction Of
the Tax act OF July IA, 1870, regarding the duty
teas. Acting Secretary Richardson replied that
1t is not the practice OF tho department. anticipate
by extra Judicial construction the decision Of
which may subsequently be presented for its consi-
Grafton IN due course of law.
Schuefxen vercin Festival.
The grand annual festival OF the Schuetzen vereln
Germania commenced to-day. Over three thousand
dollars has been expended for prizes. The festivi-
ties are TO continue three days. Twenty-Five per
centum Of the amount received will he devoted to
the relief of the widows and orphans Of those who
have fallen in battle for the unity and safety or their
German Faiherland
Personal.
II is expected that Attorney General Akerman viii
return the 18th and Secretary Beknap on the 10th
inst.
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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 1870.
ThuSehnt Commander Farquahar mas been de-
sacLcd Toi the severn and ordered to the com:
mand Of th'Kansas.
The secretey Of the Navy received despatch this
morning IRON commander Carter, commanding the
United states s'amer Savannah announcing her
arrival at Fort Anroe, thirty-days from Madeira
All well.
Captain william R,ckcndorlr Is ordered to duty
IN charge OF the lron-t1d vessels at New Orleans.
Passed ASSISTANT SurgeS H. c. VerIneulen is ordered
20 the Naval Academy; Saplam W. Il. Cobp 10 the
Navy Yard at Norfolk, va. Captain 4. X. Hughes is
detached from DUTY at NcNOrlesns and placed on
waiting orders.
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FIRE AT BULLS fERaY.I
The theascnl Works Dcstr0yed-I.oss Seven
Iy-nNe 1hOunand D0llars.

- -HSc THOusHuu DOIuArbs
The rehIery OF James l.. Morgan & Co.. SIT
uate at Burs Ferry. was destroyed by Are few
days ago. involving loss OF $4,000, which
Is insured for 100000. The firm, whose
oiflce Is al No. AZ Fulton street. New York
managed tokcep the matter from publicity thus far
from motives which can be easily understood
Suphurc AMI nitric acids prepared at the estab
lshment, ani anything injurious 10 the residents of
the district nay call for an injunction. especially as
the New Jercy Legislature has passed stringent
laws al the ltst session for the regulation OF estab
lisinents oflhiS kind. IL IL now more than year
ago since anptner disastrous fire occurrcdi I'm The oil
factory adjacent 10 the chemical works.
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LONG ISLAND NEWS ITEMS.

On Friday sloop named Willie, Of thirty tons
burden, was launched from the yard of j. j. Harris
Port Jefferson. The sloop was built for CAPTAIN J.
Ellsworth of Rockaway, and Is designed either for
u pleasure craft OF for an oyster boat.
On Sunday afternoon, about one O'Clock the barn
Of Mr. Noah Tuthll, at Spconk was strnck by light
ming and, together with an adjoining she'd entirely
consumed by fire. Besides the buildings Mr. Tntbtll
lost eight tons Of hay fifty bushels Of grain from
seventy-hve 10 one hundred bushels or potatoes and
valuable horse, which was instantly killed by
nght.ilng. Insurance, $1,000; loss from $500 to
$1,000.
The grand temperance demonstration i'm Queens
county. which was 10 have taken place on Thursday,
the sth inst has been postponed to Tuesday, the
18Th. Nearly all The divisions Of the Sons of Tenn.
perancc in the county Will take part in the proceed
ings. Imminent speakers and good music wiz be
danc~ rhc Tc anr9 ,ne & ggenng There VIII be
ly Grove, Queens.
new public school building Is being erected in
Centre Moricncs land obtained OF the PRESBYTERIAN
church of that plac e. The Old building which has
been sold, was situated adjoining the church build
ing, and from its close proximity was a source or
annoyance 10 the church. where religious services
w were mea M e n,,,, new nuag y on the road leading
tial structure and have all the modern Improve.
mentS.
for attempting namecss Outrages upon the persons
Of boys ana girls at Hunters Point, was brought
before Justice Madden yesterday, at Blissville, and
tne case adjourned for a hearing 1t seems that
Rose, who ~ barber sleeps in his shop and has
been In the habit OF encing children INTO the shop
after closing hours. The matter has been the vii
lage talk since his arrest on Sunday There Is little
doubt that he would have been Killed when M.
tackled by the crowd II some oI The better class of
citizens had not interfcred.
Yesterday afternoon the citizens Of Hunters Point
were Mortified at the sight Of Oliver Charck's span
OF horses running through the ferry gates at fear.
ful speed II seems that Mr.. Charlick, with his
driver, had seated themselves In the buggy. Mr..
Charck taking the lines when q blow
from the whip seemed 10 madden one OF
the horses They Immediately rushed through
the Thirty-l0urth street ferry gate, and
stripping the harness nearly on rushed Tor The slip
number of men grasped the team and managed
to quiet them until Mr. Charlick could get out OF the
carriage. All who saw the occurrence are OF the
opinion that but for the timely aid OF those who
came TO the rescue there was little chance for ,hs
safety of Mr.. Charlick.
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~ The nsuai move is p t0QB3. 1t is able
TO B to @ B4.
fV rms seems to rs useless waste OF time. p
to X II 3 Is certainly stronger.
(c Probably Mr.. Steinitz mad good reasons for not
exchanging bishop for knight. If the retreat OF the
bishop was necessary. wherefore play it to knight
on the twelfth mover
(d) Black has superior position and makes the
most OF it.
ie) B tks followed by OR to Q would perhaps
nave relieved white somewhat but 1t wOuid have
prevented him from casting.
lJ.J suppose instead OF tliis mOvc:-
2s-K ROOKIE 2S-Kt tks Kt
Or tKs Kt Or tks r
Cox tks n NO tn u ch
SIR to Q Kt 3l-O tKs n p ana
wins.
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soldier named James McCarty was drowned at
Wards Island on SUNDAY while bathiag.
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The Board OF Assistant Aldermen met Yesterday,
and, In consequences of there being quorum ad-
Journcd without transactlng any business.
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Patrick Cullen grocer, or 5si Eleventh avenue,
last evening severely wounded James Gallagher,
aged eight years, with an axe.
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NEW YORK CITY.
Local and Police Paragraphs and Miscellaneous
Items Of Metropolitan News

The following record will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty-four hours In COM
parison with the corresponding day OF last year, ~
,nalcated by the thermometer at Hudnurs phar-
macy, HERALD Buldmg:-
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Victor Barre, OF go East Twenty fifth street fell
from car No. 12s OF the Third line, and had
u foot badly crushed Sent 10 Bellevue Hospital
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AVof"Ku IeHpeTHlUro Yesterday. .....,,,..., II T.
Average temperature for corresponding date
last year. r.......................... TO-.
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On Fnday sloop named Willie, Of thirty tons
burden, was launched from the yard of J. j. Harris
Port Jefferson. The sloop was butt for Captain J.
Ellsworth, Of ROckaway, and Is designed esther for
q pleasure craft Or for an oyster boat.
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fire occurred yesterday afternoon on the roof Of
the riaes building, 1t IL supposed from the heat Of
a stereotyping furnace. The loss was dfty dOllars
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While cleaning the boiler In Hecker's mills, In
Cherry street. Yesterday, Patrick Mccormick of I2o
Henry street. was badly burned ana sent to Bellevue
Hospital
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Mrs. Nary, an Irish woman, ninety-twO years Oi
age, was yesterday morning found dead IN bed q;
her late residence, No. 10 Bedford street. As the
case required immediate attention Coroner Schtr-
mer took 1t in charge and held an inquest on the
body. DEATH doubtless, was the result OF debility
consequent upon Old age.
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The Rev. DR.. Preniiss, Of the Park avenue Presby-
terian church, who In May last was appointed by
the General Assembly to a Professorship in the
Theological Seminary in Chicago. has declined tina,
honor TO remain with his present congregation,
among whom he has labored for many years.
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The Howard Mission was rcopened yesterday, 10
the Joy Of many OF the poor. The place has been
beautifully repaired, painted and fitted up during
the past summer. The missionaries, teachers and
other earnest workers at their posts the best
OF spirits, and at dinner yesterday there 1863 Al,
the table.
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Arthur McManus OF 42S East Fifteenth street. was
yesterday ned to answer by Justice Ledwith at the
Essex Market Police Court. on charge OF attempt
ing TO take the life OF Lawrence Graher OF l49 First
avenue. by firing loaded pistol at his person the
Lin severely.
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Coroner Flynn yesterday held an inquest in the
case OF Margaret Mills, four and q half years OF
age, VINO was almost Instantly killed on the SIS,
ultimo by being run over corner Twenty-cl0hth
street ana Tenth avenue, by car 80 OF the Belt Rail
road driven by Daniel Van Winke. The evidence
showed the occurrence To be accidental and thu
Jury rendered verdict TO that effect. Deceased
lived with her parents, AT 305 Tenth avenue,
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superintendent iourlan has sufficiently recov-
cred a. to be able 70 leave his residence. Yester-
day he lett saratoga, where he hopes recuperate
and return 10 ms desk within a few days.
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The President OF the Stock Exchange yesterday
afternoon warned members against altered cheeks
It appears that n check 10 The amount Of one hun.
dred dollars was given In the morning by brok-
ers' firm, on down town bank, which was altered
TO about nine thousand dollars, the same after.
wards being certified. No further particulars could
be Cleaned.
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John Brown, fifteen years OF age ana Of German
parentage bur utterly destitute OF friends in this
city. yesterday pleaded guilty. In the Tombs Police
Court or having stolen seventy dollars from William
Reagan, Of 80 Park row.
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Yesterday afternoon blower In the gas hOnse Of
the New York Gas Company exploded, causing severe
injuries 10 william Welsh. OF No. 407 East Eighteenth
street, who was sent TO Bellevue Hospital.
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IL was crrOneously stated IN a report OF proceed
ings ut Jefferson Market Police Court, published IN
Saturdays paper, that Isabella Duggan was do
nestle IN the family OF Mrs. King Miss Durpan
IL appears, was never IN the employ OF Mrs. King
Dnt had come 10 this country from Limerick with a
view 10 benehtin2 her health In which respect.
however, she was disappointed. She Is now q pa.
ticnt III the Lunatic Asylum.
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Oncrous Decision Of the Rev enue Bureau.
The Acting Comm issioncr OF Internal Revenue has
made a decision which seems to be rather hard on
the tobacco people The government holds that in
all cases where tobacco Is put upon the market
without the required stamps it must be held as
pyi7,1a Jdcie evidence OF intent to commit fraud
and curious case has turn0d up under the ruling.
Louisville merchant some time since
forwarded by rail ninety cases OF tobacco,
Only stamped While IN tyansitu the train
was wrecked and the stamps washed OF. mutilated
or destroyed altog ether by exposure to rain. This
being plain case OF fair dealing the merchant
having complied with the requirements Of the law,
and having desire to defraud the govern
ment, application was made to the Internal
Revenue Bnrcau TO have the stamps re.
placed. The Bureau, however, refused the
request, holding that stamps once anlxcd
become part and parcel OF the packages, for which
the government Is in no way responsible. The
Louisville merchant, deemIng this inequitable and
unfair intends to contest the decision In the courts
New Device Tor Locking Cmrs.
Tney nave not yet done with the everlasting
lock investigation here. Secretary Richardson To-
day examined device for the greater security
Of the bonded cars This new arrangement Is some
thing like Paddy's strategy OF locking the door m
side. 1t Is preferred TO have armhole In each car
by which q paddock ol high Workmanship can be
fastened inside and then the armhoe covered over
by q heavy iron plate to he secured by seal lock.
Secretary Richardson thinks this good idea, but
should some other idea be presented Paddy's plan
nay pe rcpudiated.
s;ri.s of Bttcrs and VI Mc,licai Prep rrntiOns.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has de-
cided that oittcrs put up as medicines medicinal
preparations and stamped according 10 retail price
or value rs provided In schedule q, may be sold
under a dealers or apothecarys special tax receipts
and that for these sales 1t unnecessary TO obtain
h0uor dealers recent. Applications f9r TeimhpySe
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1870-02-10
TESTIMONIALS

The Waters Pianos are known as among the
very best.-R T. Egangek1st
Weean speak Ct the merits of the Waters Pi
amos from personal know ledge as being of the very
best quality Christian {ateiktgeAcsr.
The Waters Pianos are built Of the very best
and most thoroughly seasoned dmaterial.-AdUocate
and J0uT3tak.
Our friends will find at Mr. Waters store the
very best assortment Of Pianos, Melodeons and Or
gans to be found in the United dStates-Graham's
Magazine.
MUSICAL DorSGs,- Since Mr.. Waters gave up
publishing sheet music, he has devoted his whole
capital and attention to the manufacture and sale
of Pianos and Melodeons. He has just issued
catalogue of his new instruments, giving a new
scale of prices, which shows a marked reduction
from former rates. and his Pianos have recently
been awarded the First Premium at several Fairs.
Many people of the present day, whonre attract
ed if not confused. with the flaming adeertise-
ments of rival piano houses probably overlook the
modest manufacturer like Mr.. Waters; but we
happen to know that his instruments earned him
good reputation long before Exp0sitiOns and "hon-
orsl' connected Herewith were ever thought of;
indeed, we have one of Mr. Waters Pianofurtes
now in our residence fwhere it has stood for many
years) Of which any manufacturer in the world
ght well be proud We have always been de-
lighted with it a a sweet-tOned and powerful in
strument, and there is no doubt of its durability;
more thai this, some of the best amateur player.
In the city we'll as several celebrated pianistss
have performed on the same piano, and all pro-
uounce it superior and frst-eIass instrument.
Stronger endorsement we could not giye.-Homo
journal. janis, SO.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1870-02-10
THE WORLD ADVANTAGEOUS 1870.

''THE WORLD ALMANAC for 1870 will contain
a vast quantity OF political information of to
every voter, and of such character can be OBJ
tanned in other publication, In it will be prn-
ted Iuli official returns of every election held in
tricts. and Connecticut by towns the names and
dates Of each candidate for each branch of the
New York Legislature list of members of the
United States Senate and House of Representa-
tives obituary record and list of important
events during the past year. As compact polit
ieal manual 1t will have no equal.