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The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-11-30

= THE COSCHRr LAsT NIGiiT-ANorHEi
O BRfLLtANT SUCcE-s.--In utter defiance 0
. wind and rain, u company of seycnty-dy'
on eighty ladies and gentlemen were in at
ton1ars. ON Che sixth rarlor concert, held
+ q. tho 70 ilencoor Captain WI Halliday
Everybody WIS abundanUy satisfied with
the result, as Il is conceded on all sides
That tho entertainment was one Of the best
If no! the rcry best yet given.
The opening piece, an overture by the
orchestra was, as usual, good. It was fol.
lowed by quartcttc; ain the merry timC
Of Carnival by the Rev. Mr.. Coan and
wife, Mis- Annie Pitcher and Mr.. w II
Moyris--all Of whom were in excellent
voice and sang with splendid effect.
Mrs. Henry l.. Halliday executed, upon
the piano, THE Grand Concert March, in
II most skilful and effective manner, elicit
ing very decided applause from everybody
present.
Miss Morris sang strangers Yet, in u
/ style that distinguishes her rs one Of the
I best Indy yocali.Is Of the city.
The readings wero by Hon. II. Watson
Webb and 4. II. Irvine Esq. Both gen.
t!cnun acquitted themselves very credita-
bly, and 70 TIC entire satisfaction Of the
audience.
The vocal solo, by Miss Pitcher when
the pale moon is beaming" was very
twretly rendered, and elected many COM
p.imcn,s, every one Of which was deserved.
The operate gem, "Ernani,n by the
Rev. Mr.and Mrs. Coan was sung in n fin
l. he'd manner, and wa. applauded heartily.
The cornet and Piano duct by Mr. r. =.
Robbins and daughter, was encored-s
fact that speaks in most complimentary
term. Of it. excellence.
Mr.. Morris rendering Of "a leotlo dalk
and lec,lc zing, was inimi,ablc The
audience was constantly convulsed with
laughter.
Mrs W. b. md Mrs. NJ r. Gilbert
played piano duet that elected marked
attention and deserved COMMUNICATION.
Tho last named lady also performed ii.
ano -olo in very brilliant and artistic
manner
Tho GROWING glory Of the evening,
however was the singing Of Mr.. Col. |
Gou.arra'. She san: Robert ;o-que'
most .wae1y anl successfully, no, only De. |
lighting her listener bat exhibiting vocal !
powers OF ,ho Aisi.., order and mos, an. .
..A.l culture. she Was CEcOred, Of course. .
Mrs. Nonsarfa, 4 ,l';er.in-law or our I
esteemed fellow citizen, Dr. G. ". Dun.
ming
Tho sF'cul.l residence Of Captain ualli-
day doomed up Ike apyramid light, the
window frofa basement 20 attic giving gu,
HE clare Of q huudral gas jets.
Everybody pr, 90 wa. delighted with
.ho frank lo.p'ia'.,y and genial hqaring
.:Mraul Mrs.Iiall.lay, %. well as with the
,ongert, which Is generally spoken Of ne
.iUmlA over which tho participants may
'-ccly ir,ic.,1tc themselves.
u. LAMBERT Ohio Lcycc, between
Eighth md lcu,h streets has enlarged
ui Improved Dds Shawn, AMI ha.r-cu;,ing
rl F.. prepared g. lave customer IN
.rtg.a. style.
Clean towel. sharp ruzor' anal courteous
ttgn,iu are among the attraction. Of he
,.h'i.iment. &C
Fresh Baltimore oysters served IN any
.y,o desired, can be obtained, at any hour
{ the day or nigh; at Louis Herbert.
l'i.urant. Also oysters FOR sale by the
m, in any quantity desired, at the same
rice. II
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The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-11-30

FLOUR Choice Family Flour in bbls,
half bbls,, sacks, &C., for sale at the Egyp
tian Mills. au
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-11-30
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.
New E'Tinse Table.

READ tho extraordinary inducements ole
fercd 10 smigrants.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-11-30
ITO CONTRACTORS.

Notice Is hereby gwen that sealed propo.,i.
Will be received az my office until ton 6'rl'ck OF
Saturday the tenth day OF December, 4. T.. is7O,
for the follow ng ourposrs, to-wt.
For decent intcrrlsnt ~ each ,aup.rWbo may
die IN Cairo, the bid for hurvinq and frrp f.hint
each coffin TO be- made separately.
For decent intorlnen Of cncli Iauror v hn may
die Ht the 20 Farm, the bid Tor iUu.uy md
furnishing each coffin to Dc made separately
Tor neI me aud medical attcndaucc uli poor
~ the Poor Earn.
For publishing the pro-ec ilngs of The CJuuty
Cauu of Alexander County. Haa
All the above contract. arc 10 run for the period
$50.
The contractor. for the above speci.ioi service.
viii be pad In current funds. at the March, June,
september AID December terms u the County
Court, A. u. ITi ~
The cour, reserves tho tight TO reject all and
every bid |.t fH
Dy order Of The County Court,
JACOBG q. LYNCH,
Nov. 10th, ls7o. tnovJotdl County Clerk.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-11-30

Shell oysters received every day by
Louis Herbert. II
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-11-30

-FrlsA Baltimore oysters served in any
s,ylo desired, can be obtained, at any hour
Of the day or night at Louis Herbert.
restaurant Also oysters for sale by the
can in any quantity desired, at the same
price. II
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
Religious Excitement u, Salt Lake City.
THE PACIFIC COAST.

Special Message Of tho Governor TO the Cali
fornia Ic cgislature-liold Discoveries in North.
ern CalIf0rnia-AriZ0na Mining Ncws--Dis-
cOvery OF silver Lodes at Florence.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Z, 1870.
Governor Haight to-day sent TO the Legislature a
special message on the fifteenth amendment, which
was made the s ecial order for Thursday next and
ordered to be printed.
There has been very fierce drought In the south
ern portion OF the state but the recent heavy rains
have partially revived the crops.
Several very rich gold bearing quartz ledges have
recently been discovered IN the vicinity OF ireka,
S.skiy0u county, California.
william II. WeLb. OF New York. and the mer-
"Wednesday with reference to the establishment OF
The interview was satisfactory.
slight shock Of eai thquake was felt NJ Victoria,
Vancouver Island on the 5tn inst
A severe earthquake occurred at BaEer5vie, CAL,
on the night Of the "a INST
Late Arizona adv .Ces nave been received. The min
Ing from the northern districts continues favor
aDlc uarty 0t miners were ABOUT 90 leave Pres
cOtl to explore The country north OF B Williams
Mountain The inlians Ia the vicinity OF Tucson
renamed comparatively quiet. The troops have
driven most OF them north.
The recent discovery OF u silver niue ut Florence
creates excitement. very rich ledge has been
traced severai uiiei.
Tho first shipment OF quarterpaster's stores by the
route through Mexico was OeinE received at
Tucson irOm GulynlaS
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
MINNESOTA.

Organization of tho LeXslature-Messago of
tho Retiring Governor Inaugural Addre ~
OF Governor Austin.
CHICAGO, Jan, 7, 1870.
Both houses OF the Legislature OF Minnesota met
In the Senate chamber to-day. Governor Marshall
delivered ms annual message He recommends that
500 O0O OF the internal improvement lands be
appropriated to pay all railroad bonds. He says
there has been reason To appfen and that the hostile
Sioux wOu be inclted TO war, endangcring the set
Elements on the American side OF the ne, and nc
mas communicated with tho general government and
the military authorities on the subject. The recog
nizcu landed debt or the State IL S35D,000
Alter the reading OF the message the new State
officers were sworn In and Governor Austin deiv-
cred his inaugural address,
Inc GovernOr says that on January !, 1857, tnere
were only 315 miles or railroad IN the state. and
That now there are 7sj miles completed. lie recon-.
MendS that 5OOOJO acres OF tile internal improve
ment lands be used TO iiquidate the old railroad
bouds, but II this is not done tnat an amendment TO
the constitution De submitted to the people provid-
Ing that the lands be disposed OF for no purpose
without The direct vote Ol the people Owing to the
danger OF Sioux outbreak arising from the Wnni-
leg trouble, he recommends tnat tile Legislature
ask the general gOvernmenG to staton and lnaln am
military force IN the vicinity OF Pemoina protect
the settlements.
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
"YE FIERCE DEn0CRiCIE. OF NEWARK.

Exciting Municipal Meeting Last Night
The Democratic SInte for City Officers
"Bolted''-Almost . Riot in tho Council
Chamber.
The Common Council Chamber OF the city OF
Newark, N. j.. was the sceno last night or
disgraceiu occurrence, approaching almost
to riot An immense throng OF people
had assembled and crowded every part Of
the lobbies, galleries and even the floor.
These were interested chlsdy in the action that
would be taken relative to the appointments OF city
officers The Board for four years past has had =
decided republican majority, that all the orces
have been occupied by members OF that party.
The present Board consists OF twelve republicans
ana fourteen democrats. This gives the democrat ts
majority Of two, and the power II united. TO oust
the entire existing regime and appoint an entirely
new set Of onicers. Inc experience OF last night
SHOWS, however that they are not united, ana were
therefore unable to carry their point.
The meeting was called 10 der about eight
O'Clock by the President Alderman Albert q. W es-
iervet. After the appointment OF the usual stand.
ing committees and routine business resolution
was adopted 70 the effect that OH be presented to
the next Legislature amending the city charter so
tnat the Mayors salary may be increased to a sum
not exceeding $500 per annum 1t beng at present
orderly and quietly. but buzz Of excitement
was occasioned when an Alderman offered y
ens Benner ey Of
Taxes, Charles l. Gray; CITY Clerk, Edward Mullen;
street COMMISSIONER william Allen; Overseer OF
Poor. Daniel Murphy; Clerk OF Centre Market
DE Witt e. Jeroloman; Cly surveyor, Peter WHEEL;
Police Justice, Anlzi Dean CITY Counsel, n. Berry
Jr.; City Attorney. Michael K. Kenny; Chief or Po-
lice, James PeckweI Captain OF rollce, Theodore
+. Burt; Lieutenants, William volx and Thomas
Finlegan; Chief Engineer Adam Cesel; Superin-
tendent q mshouse, Edward kavanagh; CITY HAL
JanIOr, Samuel w. DIsDrOw.
Scarcely had the clerk concluded reading the
names when Alderman Baker took the floor and
offered amendment substituting the name OF
william W. Ward for that OF Edward Mullen. The
yeas and nays were taken and resulted in tie
vote. The result was announced amid cheers
and Kisses and EXPLANATIONS OF dissatlsfac-
ton and otherwise. This occurred several
the original resolution had provided for
more 0fices than city charter allowed. motion
TO withdraw IL Was then made, but lost by q similar
tie vOte Then followed q scene OF an indescrioablc
character. The meeting was quickly ad-
Juurned, and tile vast crowd III the
galleries and In the iobbies Kissed and
shouted ana yelled In an alarming manner. IL
being charged that Alderman Cam, a democrat
was the member VINO "went back on hls party -
cries or "hang him, Calni Cam, hang him hang
hlmin were uttered by score OF ex-
cited democrats, prominent among whom was
an Alderman and q leading ctlZen--a democrat.
Eeslues force or thlrty policemen the reserve
forco was called, but the excitement had cooled
down. In the me3 3nlime fear was entertained that
violence Will be done Mr. Cain.
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
MEXICO.
Tho San Luis InsurrocIion-A Governor and
Legislature Captured-Puebin Quiet-Move-
ments Of Seward.

Tho San Luis InsurrocIion-A Governor and
Legislature Captured-Puebin Quiet-Move-
mcnis Of Seward
MEXICO City, Jan. III
Via HAVANA, Jan. Z, 1870.
General Aguirre. at the head OF q considerable
number OF troops belonging to the Third DIVISION
captured the Governor and majority OF the men,
Ders OF the Legislature OF san Luis Potosi He
then called new election and made levy for
$4,000 on the people OF the state. Generals Equluz
and Larranaga, OF the DIVISION signed Aguirre's
pronunciamento. portion OF the captured
members escaped to Mattaguala, where they re-
organized and elected Sostenes Escandon tem-
porary Governor, and subsequently applied to
The general government for assistance. On
the 30th ult. Congress took the question up and
authorized the government to use 1000 OF the Ma
tonal Guard and all the necessary expenses re.
quired TO suppress the revolution.
No further collisions at Pueoa are reported.
General Alatorre has resigned.
Pronnncamentos have appeared In Mines, Rio del
Monte and Pachuca.
Hon. w. II. Seward Is at Orizaba. IL is expected
that he win leave Mexico In the steamer Cleopatra
which sails from Vera Cruz on the 10th inst
An Englishman named Furbee was kidnapped
and murdered on the lsth OF December by bandit,i
IN Tho neighbornood OF GuanaJuato.
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
TtLsGaArHiC NEWS ITEMS.

German girl named Mary Staengler, aged twenty
years, COMPUTED suicide in BALTIMORE yesterday by
hanging.
The directors Of the proposed Rochester AMI State
Limo Railroad yesterday morning adopted the west,
or WARSAW route
John Il. Burnett OF Rhinebeck, brakeman fell
lfom an extra train near Poughkeepse Yesterday
morning and was instantly killed.
Florence N. Kelley. the alleged female swnder at
iou9nkecpsle having partially recovered from Der
Illness was Yesterday held 10 Dar 10 await the action
OF the Grand jury.
Daniel walsh who was 10 have been hanged IN
ChlcAsO yesterday iOr tue murder OF his wife, has
mad hiI Sentence c0mmuted BY Governor Palmer to
imprisonment Tor lie.
On wednesday night the store OF Harding Bro
ther dry goods dealers, NJ Rockville, ParK county
Ind was entered, the safe b.oken open and robDed
OF $l8,L0J IN currency. The rirgars left their tools
and o dark lantern behind.
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
LOUISIANA.

Special Message Of Governor Wnrm0fh-
Grave Charges Against Auditor Wyckliae-
Bill to Repeal the Gambling Laws-BelIi-
gorent Rights of Cubn.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 7, 1870.
Governor Warmoth yesterday sent special mes.
sge 10 the Legislature, beginning
becomes my duty 10 communicate to your honorable
boy charges against George NJ Wyckline Auditor OF
Ptic Accounts HIS offences against the constitution aud
s OF the State have seriously
on rendered dicult pay tac Interest on the state
bdds He has been guilty OF involving eator
tq against individuals and against the charitable iusttu
tbs OF the state involving fraud against Common
w~th and coiuso with evil disposed persons " deraul
thsamc lie has sxtored OF money from the
cf he Stale condition precedent to the issuance them
OF e certificates indebtedness which they
wei entitled by law.
Te Governor goes on 10 cite number OF cases, in
WIN lie charges the Auditor with malfeasance &c
Thanessage was referred.
Aoi has been introduced repeating the Gambling
Law anu has passed to third reading. The bl
wilnOubtess pass
AOint resolution was introduced appointing
committee to ascertain what Legislation Is necessary
for 10 relief OF the holders OF property Included in
the aims or Myra Clsrke Games
AOnt resolution was passed. to q second reading
reqtstng the federal Congress to recognize the bel
hYeint rights 0t lu0a
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.
Victoria has sixteen grandchildren,

xdeen Victoria has sixteen grandchildren.
Alexander II. Stephens Is barely able to SIT up.
England has prize lat boy weighing 730 pounds.
Sixteen persons we're bchcaded in Germany IN tho
year 1869.
Sena or Wilson Ia going to write agazne arti-
Gle ABOUT the late Edwin NJ. Stanton.
General ieaurcgard has invented machinery for
propenx cars ana Doats by overhead wire or rope,
WI III stationary power.
List OF Americans registered at the banking house
OF Drexel, HaiJes Co.. No. kue scribe. PARIS Tor
tue week ending December %, ls69:-New York-Mr.
ana Mrs Phnip Coolidge, Mr.. Pnlllp Dater Mrs.
Henry Coe, MIR. Alphonse J. La FARCE Mr.. and Mrs.
john J. Iyan, Mr. ana Mrs. Marshall Pepoon. Mrs.
Saran Chichester, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Eunkle and
chdren. fhiiadephia-Mr. r. J. Painter. United
STATES Navy; Mr.. Edward Pepper. Boston--Mr. Ed-
ward q. Illeston, hr Thomas Beal. Memphis,
Ienn.--Mrs. Sarah c. Brown, MISS Emily w. Cralg.
Miss Emma Brown. Chicago, lll.-Mr. r. II. Smith,
Mr. aud Mrs. Y. H. Culver. Cambridge, Mass.-Dr.
A. |. Norris, Mr.. L. 4: BecKw,th. Calilornia--iir.
and Mrs. >. h. Alden. Miss Elsie Alden Ballnore--
nat. in0snas Tweed. Pittsburg-Mr. W. s. McLiuig.
New Orleans and Gaiveston-Mr. r. =. Anderson.
Pennsyiyania-hrs. CaSsatt. ParlS--Mr. Thomas
Lloyd.
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
SUBURBAN INTELLIGENCE.
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.

Jersey City.
THE HAYoRALTY OF the new city ts the all absorb
Ing topic Just now. The candidates on the demo-
cratic side are Hosea r. Clark, President OF the
JERSEY City Common Council, and Mayor sawyer OF
hudson city. Either Of these gentlemen would MI
the Office with credit but the chances are In favor OF
Mr. Clark as Jersey City viii claim the first Mayor
IL Is not likely that the republicans will make any
nomination, as they are in hopeless minority.
The WATER FRoST.-A bill will be introduced at
tho approaching session OF the Legislature by Mr.
Leon Abbott for the purchase the water front ex
tending from the Cunard DOCK to Essex street BY
Of half million OF dollars in bonds by the CITY and
10 "a expected that the city Will In time derive u
handsome revenue from the dockage duties aud tho
increase Of trailc III this quarter
Hoboken.
THE ALLEGED ASSESSMENT SwINpLE.-The inves.
tigation or the contract by which the residents o,
Willow street and elsewhere have been neeced by
exorbtant assessments was continued last evening
before the Common Council. All the evidence hav-
ing been submitted Mr. J. Harvey Lyons summed
up the case. There is no doubt That the Council viii
cancel many OF the assessments and pass vote OF
censure otflcias who have figured SO promi-
nenty IN the case. Hoboken Is unfortunately
troubled WIN lew professional loafers wno are
ever watching Their chances to rne the pockets Of
these individuals 70 light.
Hudson City.
A MAN SCALDED IN A SAL0oN.-A fight took
place on Thursday night IN the lager saloon OF
Charles Ii. Meyers, In Broad street, ana In tue
course OF the alteration Jacob Becker was thrown
across stove, upsetting vessel or boiling water,
which scalded him Ia shocking manner. Frede-
rick YOungman, who pushed him, arrested ard
committed 70 await the result OF Becxers injuries.
Mount Holly.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-The nre which visited Mount
Holly on Thursday was the most destructive ever
known IN that locality. 1t originated in the store OF
b. H. Alloway, In Mil street. opposite Haywood
ctr md thaE Farm are, Not
ing TO the buildings or James d. Shreve on the one
SIDE and William n. Shlnn on the other. Every
thing In the store or Mr.. Ailoway was consumed as
well as Charies X. Gaunps entire stock OF meat;
James Galaghers stock Of boots ana shoes; Charles
Is. DObbln's oyster saloon; all the household goods
STOCK aud barn OF James D. Shreve; the barber shop
OF DE Souza and nearly all the furniture the resi-
dence OF Joshua Klein On the premises or Mr..
snreve there was an insurance OF $4,000, and Mr..
Mount Holly Herald was on 1re several times, but
was saved BY the exertons Of the volunteer frenen
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
MAR YLAND.
Hall of the Naval Cadets at Annapolis.

Ball Of the Naval Cadets at Annapolis.
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. I, 1870.
Tho annual ball OF the first class Of the naval
cadets at the United States Naval Academy took
place this evening. Old Fort Severn now the gymna.
SUM, which was used as the ball room was beautI-
fully dressed with nags. evergreens and appro-
private matters. Dancing commenced about half
past ten O'Clock. Among the distinguished persons
present were Mr. kobesOn Secretary OF the
Navy, Admiral and Mrs. Porter, Senator
Drake, OF Missouri Commodore Worden, Super
intendent OF the Naval Academy; Count
u number OF prominent naval officers and many
members OF the Maryland Legislature. Fully 900
New York, Philadelphia. Baltimore Detroit and a
large number from Washington, whose toilets were
VI unusual elegance. AT midnight a sumptuous
banquet was served In the armory.
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
SPAIN.

The Parliament to BE Exccuttve-Ths Cabinet
Crisis.
MADRID Jan. T. 1870.
On the occasion 0 the feast OF the Epiphany yes
terday the Cores proceeded In body to the royal
palace and were received Dy Regent Serrano. selor
Rverc, President OF the Cortes made an address to
the Regent In which he declared In the name Of Nil
the deputies that through unity OF action alone could
the victorious revolution be completed
La Poittca says all idea OF dictatorship has been
abandoned. The ministers refused to withdraw
their designations unless programme OF policy Is
definitely formed.
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
KANSAS.

LynNinx Of "a Negro mt 'Atchison by n Mob.
ATCuIsoN, Jan. I, 1870.
On riday last Patrick Cox, well known farmer
OF thlcounty was shot and dangerously wounded
by rgro named Johnson, who was arrested and
lodgedn jail In default OF s., 500 bail. On Tuesday
night mob OF people IRON Mount Pleasant and
Mainugownshlps came to this city, took johnson
from y and nung him. The outrage Is bitterly
nouied Dy the press and citizens generally, and
strenuos efforts are being made to ferret ou. lhe
pefpetrors. Inc CITY Council has passed resOlu-
lois ucOunclng the action OF the mob an0 ordered
me CtAttorney tO assist the County Attorney In
Me p oGution Of the persons engaged In the mob,
when UAght.
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
The Cabinet Crisis and Provincial Dis
turbanceS in Spain.
English Report of the
SueZ Canal.
Lynching of a Negro in Me-
braska.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL BANK ROBBERY
FRANCE.

Constitutional Platform of tho Cabinet-Par-
liamentary Notices.
PARIS, Jan. =, 1870.
Count Daru. Minister of Foreign Affairs, has ad-
dressed circu ar to the diplomatic
of France at foreign courts announcing that the
policy of the french government Will DC absolutely
pacific.
The Senate was In session TO-DAY. NJ. Olivier and
Count Daru, the new Ministers, were present.
Count Daru said The government would be ready
TO open discussion OH the Ecumencal Council and
tine relations OF france with the Holy See on the
Iltr, on commercial questions on the 18th and on
che domestic policy OF the empire the 18th inst.
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
NASSAU.

Attempted Departure Of a Filibusteriny Expe.
ditiOn for Cuba.
HAVANA. Jan. T. 1869.
On the 18th nit. the schooner Violin cleared from
Nassau for Puerto Plata with cargo OF arms and
ammunition. The following day December Is) the
schooner Tweed sailed for Jacksonville, Fla. having
ON board sixty Cubans as passengers. The two ves
sells met at sea and the Cubans were transferred to
the Violin. Soon after the British war vessel Lap
wing which mad been watching them, came up
and taking them in tow carried them back to
Nassau.
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
A "PuG,, for the People.

LONDON, Jan. !, 1870
Charles Dickens made q speech at Birmingham
last evening. In The course OF his remarks he
alluded to the fact THAT O former speech
OF his had been misunderstood, and he
would therefore take this occasion to re-
state his political creed. He had no faith
in the people (wtn small p, governing; but entire
faith In the People with o large p governed. He
put Infinite trust In the Masses none whatever in
the so-called ruling class
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
DOMINION OF CANADA.

Intense Cold MOntreal--Prince Arrhur,s
Entertainments mt ROsemOuut.
MONTREAL, Jan. 7, 1870.
the cold Increased last night. and 1t is intense to-
day with o keen wind. The Is almost frozen
over.
Prince Arthur gave his first ball last night at
RoSemount, where ne resides The rooms were
gayly decorated, and there was brilliant company
present. numbering about four hundred.
The New York herald., 1870-01-08
THE SUEZ CANAL.

The UnproRtnbIc Prospect to English Eyes.
LONDON, Jan. I, 1870.
correspondent OF the London Post writing from
Isnailia says tnat ''anything drawing over fifteen
fee OF water must be lghtened in oracr to pass
Though the Suez Canal Dredges, DC, SO obstruct
IL hat tho passage Is hazardous. The company
declines to take any risk whatever. It requires
mirI OF money TO keep the work In ordern