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I'he Firm of Fowler & Me-
Donald is this day dissolved by it's
own Limitation.
JAS. w. FOWLER.
M. McDONALD
Abbeville, Jan'y list, 1870. ii

Ihe undersigned will continue
the ADPy Goods and NHiIlinery bus
iness :aRld will endeavor to make
the ''EmporinRn of Fashion, com
pare with city retail DRY Goods
end millinery Houses. This
Spring lle will, i'm connection with
the DRY Goods and NliIIinery de-
partHnents, establish ON the second
floor a Dress ano Alantno making
department which will be conduct
ed 10y a lady OF taste and skill,
with efficient assistants.
Thankful TO his friends and the
public for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon the oldfirnl, he
hopes 10y strict attention TO busi-
ness to merit a continuance of the
same.
Very respectfully,
JAS. w. Fowler.
-eC>O~0(0e- (0e-- 9.
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cry respectfully,
Jas. w. Fowler.

Having sold my interest i'm the
business lately carried ON by the
firm of Gotuler e AlcDaualo to Jas.
w. Fox ler, take this methoA of
bespeaking for the said JAS. wv.
FOWLER a continuance of the
Liberal patronage bestowed ON the
late firm. .,l-ss-* LII !
M. Mcdonald. n
The New York herald., 1870-09-15

THE LATE CLERICAL KICK UP IN Bridgeport.

Al a meeting OF the Society of the North or FIRST
Congregational Church Of Bridgeport, Conn.,, held
on Tuesday evening. resolutions were adopted by
vote Of fortytwo to four in favor Of inviting the Rev.
George Richards 10 resume his pastoral relations
among them, as fOlows--
Resolved That this aocet entertaining high appreciation
Of the pastoral servces Of Rev George Richards late pastor
of the First Congregational Church in this city, and und
mnshed confidence In his Christian character and earnestly
hoping for his early restoration to health whereby he %
enabled TO his Invaluable labors In the ministry ten
to him cordial invitation to again take charge OF the
pulpit recently vacated by him whenever his health may
permit.
Resolved. That the socety's committee be, and they
hereby carly practicable the services
Rev Mr. Richards for the stated supply OF pulpit aad
to transmit immediately to him copy OF these resolutions
This action Of the society, 1t is believed Will create
fresh troubles among the congregation, Tor should
Mr. Richards attempt to again I'll the pulpit, 1t Will
probably result In dlsgracefu scenes in the sacred
edidce. Mr.. Richards having acknowledged himself
guilty of improper conduct toward certain ladies OF
his congregation, and his most jealous supporters
merely excusmg his conduct on the ground OF a de-
ranged state OF mind consequent upon ill healt h
and an injury; IL is contended by those opposed to
him that IN either case he Il unit to fill the position
OF pastor,
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
BURGLARS IN PASsalc, n. J.

The once Of Alfred Spicr, wine merchant, at
Passac, N. j., was entered by burglars on Tuesday
night. Considerable mischief was done among the
office papers, but all the money the thieves succeeded
In discOv ering was about 1lty dollars. About $500
more in bills they happened to miss. The burglars
then descended into the wine vaults and regaled
Themselves after which they skedaddied with q
couple OF cases OF champagne and lot or wine.
William s. Anderson's ONCE near by was also en-.
tered, and although every pigeon hole was scraped
out the thieves failed TO discover anything Of value
Mr.. Anderson's stable was also broken open, but
nothing Ia missed thcrefrom.
During the afternoon Richard Klngsland's resi-
uence, between Passaic and Belleviile, was boldly
entered during the absence Of the family. They
were discovered by the servants In the second
story when they spraDg from the window and made
their escape with all the slverware Of the house,
except O few spoons which they dropped IN their
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
THE WsSJCHsSTfH COUNTY FAIR.

Thus lar tho Annual County Fair under iho
management Of the Society Of Agriculture and
horticulture OF westchester county, gives promise
OF unusually satisfactory results, and whilo the
throng or visitors has not as yet been in excess OF
former years the progressive Industry and mechsnt
cal skill, As SET forth In the various departments,
yield abundant proof that the people OF Westchester
are, In those respects uy up to the advanced IDEAS
OF tho age The new Floral Han yesterday appeared
particularly attractive In the abundant display Of
fruits, nowers and vegetables, the quantity and
quality FAR exceeding that OF any former exhibition
similar excess Is also Observable In the live stock
departments which present an interesting display
10 admirers OF lat cattle and fast horses. The
poultry department s well stocked with various
specimens OF domestic BIRDS from the sleek obese
goose TO the attenuated Shanghae rooster. Friday
and Saturday win bo devoted to trala Of speed
among the last horses owned IN the county, for
which competition . considcrabe amount OF money
10 prexptnp6 hAa beeu aNxTonx)Ased hy the eqasSn-
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B6sT01, HaHTr0RD AND ERIE RAILROAD.

BosToN, Sept il, 1870.
The shareholders OF the Boston, Hartford and Eric
Railroad commenced their annual meeting to-day,
and after discussion as to the number Of directors
desirable 1t was decided to settle the question by
VOTE On a motion by Nathan Matthews, Of Boston,
seconded by Frederick A. Lane, Of New York. the
meeting adjourned till Tomorrow, no one to be al
lowed the counting Oi the vote and TO continue tho
negotiations In progress between the leaders OF
the New York and Boston parties to narmonlze She
conHcting elements.
II ls understood that the decision was in favor OF
fifteen directors that number constituting the Bos-
ton ticket, as follows:-Danie Richardson, George
Stark, Oakes An,es James A. Dupee, A. A. Marsh,
George Everett, william B. Dodge, q. 8. W. Braman,
James NJ Shute II. A. Heisers, Jr. Eliza B. Phil
lips James Tillinghast, Roger Averill, q. c. Sher-
man and Otis NOrcross, State directors.
The New York ticket III circulation was Ms fol.
lows:--E C. Sherman, Otis Norcross, Matthew
Boles, Charles r. Chapman, Charles a. Vanzandt, +,
Homer Ramsdell, Percival L. Everett, Lyman Nichols
and Frederick a. Lane.
The New York herald., 1870-09-15

laws and this In the case IN Boston. Since
your nomination was made have been honored
with another by the w0rklngmen OF Massachusetts.
Tneir curse Is powerful ally OF yours. Whatever
guidcS the masses to better educaton and more
the temperance cause, Indeed, theirs 10 q radical
Wovement-broad as the human race-and promptly
vncludeS everything that eevates man and subjects
passion and temptation to reason ana principles.
Bnt the only bulwark against the dangers OF intem-
perance II prohibition. More than thirty years OF
experience has convinced me-and as vide an ex-
perience has taught you-that this can only be se-
cured by means OF distinct political organization.
Thoroughly as dislike to have my name used In .
political canvass, do not feel that have the right
10 refuse lts use you think IT will strengthen your
party. am, very respectfully, yours,
WENDELL PHILLIPS.
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
Politics In South Caroliun.


James L. Orr writes letter in which he says he
ais not candidate, and never can be candldate,"
for the United States Senate from South Carolina.
Whereup0n the Charleston NeloS apty remarks:--
The coyness Of Old stagers IN political campaigns
Is something Ike the protestatons Of the fair Julia.
who. "yowing she would meier consent, con.
Sented," and Judge Orr knows well enough that his
refusal to be a candidate would not Orovent him
from serving II ne were elected. The smiling Coax
announces his final retirement from public Hfe, and
1t Is shrewdy guessed that he is therefore. candi
date for the White House In 1872. Asimilar strategy
probably directs the declarations OF James L. Orr
unless that astute political tumbler has to the
conclusion that. under no possible circumstances,
can he attain through the South Carolina Legislar
turo the goal Of his desires.
The following are given among the "Winchester
Rine Topics" In Charleston paper
Twenty-Five thousand rounds Of bah cartridge
have been sent Co Chester.
TWO hundred Winchester rincs, for the Scott
militia, have been sent 10 0rangeburg
Ten thousand rounds Of ball cartridge-nbont I've
for each voter in the county-have arrived at Union.
vile. June MObey, col0red legislator, has them In
Charge
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
HrR1lC PARK RACES.

WILLrAMsFoRT. Pa, Sept. Ia, ls7O
There was q large attendance at Herdc pa ark ia.
day. The first race, purse 81 800, for horses that
never beat 2:35, mile heats, was won py Fanny
Fern. Time, 2;4O 3-3, 2;40 3-5, 2:40
The second race purse $200, half mile for running
horses, was wo.i by Zerrod beating Florence. Tine
5S, 81.
The third race purse 81 900, for horses that
beat $3.50, mile heats, was won by Jenny beating
Brown Frank second aud Greene third Time, 2:4l,
2.lI l.5 2:42.
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Bark Eliza sor,. o,sn. Es,ues.wsua. rs..as soss-

Bark Eliza (Nor)s Oien Elsncss-wsndA fstsns Book
mann
Bark Jupiter Aua) lvancich. socovich Co.
90.
BARK Ironsides, Tapley, Gcnoa--Lunt Bros.
Brig Springbok, kash, Gibraltar-J Whitney Go.
Brig Fidelfs White, dporto-Mier Houghton.
Brig Camille (Br,, Strou Cabarlen-- Miller H0ughton.
Brig II PITT tBr). Locke, Hamilton tsermuda-J
Harvey. -
Wolf 4 Co.
schr Edwin, Dayton, Matanzas-B ; Weinberg
schrAdslins Orb Parr, WINDSOR nS-Crandsl, Bcrtaux
4 Co.
Go.
sloop Blackstone Jones. Providence H jackson 10.
Steamer Vulcan, Wilcox, philadelphia
Steamer Chester, Jones, Philadelphia.
Steamer Aassey, Smith, Philade pha.
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PROSPECT PAnK.

A race Will come OF at Prospect Park this after.
noon between the trotting mare Goldsmith Maid
and the trotrng stallion Honest Allen and running
mate. The race is q match for 81 1000, mile heats.
best three in five, in harness. If Honest Allen has
anything like the speed OF his sire with running
lnase be will win; not not, that is II things are
'the square.v race Of this kind Is novelty. and
es great exhibitions OF speed the popular atLrac
tions nowadays wa expect to witness large Of.
tendance ut Tho Prospect Park this afternoon
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
Politics i'm Maine.

Referring to the recent election in Maine the Ban
gor Whto republican, has the folowing;--
Tho Causes Of the decline In the republican vote
arc various but It 1s to be attributed principally
the Influences brought TO bear upon The temperance
question aud to dissatislactons engendered by tho
Introduction OF Issues not directly involved III the
canvass general apathy prevailed In the party
throughout the State. and much OF the strength
brought to the polls was wasted an the confusion Of
preference and the interest excte Ia the senatorial
election next winter.
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
Political Notes and Comments. .

The Republican State Committee meets In this
city on the 10th.
In the squabblc among the radicals In Missouri
some extremists seem inclined to throw of Carl
Schurz II they act wisely they had better keep
their Schurz on.
Nathan +. Dixon, for some years q representative
in Congress from the Western district OF Rhode
Island, publishes letter declining renomination
The Republican Congressional Convention at Pine
Blun Ark, yesterday nominated Hon. Logan n.
Roots for reeIection.
In Pennsylvania Captain G. D. Brockway is the
democratic candidate for Congress IN the Thirteenth
district. and l.. D. Shoemaker, Of Wtlkesba1e, the
republican candidate III the Twelfth district.
The republicans OF the First Congressional dis
trlct Of Wisconsin have nominated wm. P. Lyon OF
Racine FOR Congress.
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
Georgia Dem ocracy.

ATLANTA, Sept. II, 1870.
The Constitution this evening publishes letter
from Linton Stephens declining to run for Congress
for the Fifth district. he declares that the chair
manshp Of the State Democratic Committee is va.
can't and assigns as reason tnat there was no Quo-
rum present when the chairman was elected.
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BELOW.
Nin Is nhe1 arooun

Snip Isabel Groom (Br AUDI from Calcutta June g. with
mdxe, to v Brown Co by pilot Ezra Nye. No a.
Brig Favorie, Duel. 3S days from Demerara sugar
and molasses to Trow bridge Co by pilot Ezra
Nye. No %.
Brig Excelsior (Br) Mayor days from Bermuda with
mdse, TO Nidoeton Co (by pilot boat Ezra Nye No d.
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
M. r. fireman Central Association.

The members of the NJ 7. Brennan Central Asso-
ciation met last evening at Masonic Hail. william II.
Bevins, the President in the chair. The roll Of del
egates from the various associations was called af
Ter which resolution was adopted urging on Tam
many the propriety of nominating M. I. Brennan
speech, expatiatinr on the good Qualities OF Mr..
Brennan and predicting his triumphant election. A
committee OF two was appointed to make arrange
DientS for . demonstration.
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
J.oui.iana Democratic Convention.

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. IA, 1870.
At the State Democratic Convention delegates
were admitted without regard to color.
Yesterday Allan Jumel was nominated for Auditor
anu James ID. Blair for Treasurer. The convention
has adjourned sine GIe.
The Third Congressional district renominated Afr.
RYAN for Congress- The nominations for other dis.
tricts arc postponed till October.
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
ARRIVALS.
RrroRrtn pY THE HEEALp srhAM YAonfs.


Steamship Cuba lBr}, Noodle, Liverpool Sept B. and
ousenstowa 4th with pss,enssrs 70 q Franok-
oi p
from 81 john for Liverpool; day, Anchor line
n s;eaman,o EarbspN Howes Wilmington NC wish mdss
Lily Hysa etsTf ao@ bay is days. with Robert
S Es q sS %sw sp % Sa
s s; ,oss ssa
se S a cw ng
Bel, Loud Go: Sept, In heavy blow from Sc, spit
sonr Isaac Oliver Pan.i Porto Plata II day.. with hides
@G 70 YonpEs Smith Co. Was days north of Hseras,
.schr sam Wood. Foster, wilmington, NC, dyA with
ss5r SET Emma .w;lli,morea virginia,
seSr sehr AnssSps Perry PssSsDna PsssSe ylrn
schr Parker Parker Phiadelphia for New Haven.
d. Hns sn y s % M RG
Vas 20 days vest of the Banks with light wi,ds and fog
?o fish 9h lat A. lon "a aO steamship java hence for
Passed Through Hell Cats,
POUND SOUTH.
Steamship oiso, johnson, Portland for New York. with
vs Brig Bischsra Torsy. warron. Portsmouth for New
sctr MscCn Thomas s. Anarsw' NIB. for New York. 10
scbr Alice oakes Curtis, Bath New York. with Ice 70
sshr Hall Chapman, Bangor fer Newark, with lumber
schr A%erisa. Ingraham Roakland New York, with
Schr Keren Happuch. Els Harwch for New York, with
fish to Woodruff 4 Robinson.
Schr yelma, Look, Salem for New York.
seIr Martha Jane Bays: Brookhsvsn for New York.
Steam yacht Munebaaa, Durant, Newport for New xork
BOUND EAST.
Brig Edwir, Allen, Ezabcthport for Salem.
Bris W Drisko, Haskell, Eizabehport for Portland
Brig Laura, Carniehaei, New York Cork for orders
schr sknner, Frazer, philadelphia for PawtuckeL 4
Schr Connecticut, - Philadelphia FOR S.onington.
schr Ann SateIl, Baker, South Anboy for Pawtucket
schr sam y elier Brockway South Amboy for Hartford
schr Il NASH Nash, South Amboy gor Norwich,
schr Adrianna. punton, Port johnson for Salem.
Schr Adelaide, Smith, Elizabethpor for Sag Harbor.
Pier
schr VIM Thomae. White, Elzabe.hpoN for Providence.
schr Hazard, Clark Elzxbethport for Bridgeport.
schr Geo W whistler. Phpney, Ezabe:hport for Boston
schr Geo Middleton, Carpbel glizabehport Tor New
Haven.
Schr Mercer -, Elizabeth nort for bridgeport.
Schr Ida Hudson Greeley, New York for RoCklaud.
schr " howen, Baker, New York for Providence.
schr Mary Potter. Potter, New YORK fos Neank.
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NIsss Meeting Of the NJ. r. Brennan Sixth
Ward Association,

The Sixth ward made grand demonstration last
evening In favor OF Mathew 7. Brennan for Sheriff.
A monster mass meeting was held at Monroe Hail.
corner Of Centre and Pearl Streets r. j. Conroy pre-.
siding. The hall was crowded to surocalon. and
then not half those present could get in Addresses
were made by Judge CURTIS, Judge Dowling Assem-
Oyman Denis Burns, A. s. Sullivan A. ]. Rogers and
William +. Howe, advocating the claims of NJ T.
OF personal ability and political worth. The meet
ing then formed Itself into procession and marched
up Centre street to Canal up Canal to Mott, from
Mott to Bayard to the Rowery, down which they
marched to where the Brennan banner Is suspended
in Chatham street. where Judge Curtis and Thomas
Dunn English addressed the assemblage, after which
It dIyDaTsoj
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
The Election in Colorado Territory.

DENVER, Sept. IA, 1870.
The election returns received up late hour last
night indicated the election Of chance, republican,
over Miller, democrat as Delegate to Congress- by
an overwhelming majority. Out OF twenty precincts
heard from only one Is reported for Miller. The vote
has largely increased everywhere throughout the
Territory. Denver cast ,47l votes.
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
SAILED.
Shipping Notes.

Steamships Manhattan, and Russis Liverpool; Niagara
Richmond &o
Wind at sunset g
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B.sAsuship shssnsn Quick, New or's.r. s9s Ds.
Steamship Aitsnsiis. tAwrsaes neyfoS. Cuy r. asA
nisAn<aIs,Dh I,anainisu alsAAsbis Ce
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
MISCELLANEOUS political NEWS.
Politics in New York Stnte-TwenIy-foursh
Congressional district.

Politics in New York Stnte-TwenIy-fonrsh
Congressional district.
On the 10th instant the republicans OF the Twenty
fourth district made their nomination for Congress-
Wayne supported the present member, George W.
Cow,es and gave HIN her twelve votes in Conven.
ton. Cayuga pressed George Post with her twelve
VOTES. and Seneca cast her Blk votes for John q.
Secey. One hundred and thriy.four ballots were
had wthou. any change. on the one hundred and
thlrtyfth, Caynga yielded her preference aud voted
for Mr.. Seeley, who, having majority, was there.
upon unanimously nominated. The candidate has
been County Judge OF Seneca and conessedly stands
at the head OF the bar or that county. In 1868
Cowies republican, had AIDS majority over Ross
iiemocrat. and Mr.. seeleys election mag therefore
bc considered certain.
At the republican county convention yesterday at
Rome. Ellis II. Roberts, editor u he Utica He,1tI,
nominated for Congress from the Oneida district
unanimously, on a Utrd GOce vote.
Henry G. Nelson, Of Sing Sing, was yesterday Sc.
lected as delegate to the Democratic state Conven-
tiOn rcm the Third Assembly district Of Weschester
county.
Absaom Nelson, the republican State candidate
for Canal Commissioners, resigned his position as the
Grand Chief Of the Buffalo Commercial Union yes.
terday. at the request OF chat organization.
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A High Loew Banner lssfsins.

II ever acandidate for public suffrage had reason
to feel proud ana at the Same time secure Of h.s
position with the people, Charles L. Loew, County
Clerk may justly feel that he has had such reason.
more numerous ana enthusiastic spontaneous
gathering than that which assembled last evening
ut avenue G ana Seventh street could not be seen.
Tie occasion was q banner raising for Charles E.
literally iammed; strings OF Chinese lanterns
stretched across the surrounding streets and ave-
nues, cannon banged fireworks blaZed and fixed,
and the banner with q beautiful portrait Of the
handsome County Clerk, was swung TO the breeze
amid the cheers OF thousands OF ustythrOats. JusS
as the banner was thrown out o misdirected piece
OF pyr0technics set 1re to it. Immediately 1t was
dozen volunteers were found to climb the pole and
rig the halyards. After several attempts young
lad succeeded In mounting the pole and Iearrang
ing the ropes. and the banner was again hOisted to
its place amid renewed applause. A platform had
been erected under the banner ana from tins plat
form the immense crowd was addressed by Judge
Koch, Judge Curtis, Congressman Calkus, Commits
The speeches were all highly eulogisc Of tine County
Clerk. Mr. LOew ana ur2ing the propriety Of hts re.
nomination and reelection TO the Office which he
mad flied so well. When the meeting had adjourned
tho Sixth regiment band, which had enligcned
the meeting, appeared In front OF Mr. LoeW's resi-
dence and hOnored him with q serenade. Besides
those above mentioned number Of prominent citl-
zens including MI Jonn Kelly, or the Eighth ward;
Coroner Rollins, Alderman Woltman. Assemblyman
Donohne und many others. were present TO con.
gratnlate Mr.. Loew. Everything. barring the Incl
dent mentioned above, passed or III y most salts
factory manner.
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T'HQMAs r. AGNRw, go GREENWICH STREET,
i New YORK; has reduced the prices OF reaA Coiesa
Sugsrs Flour and all kinds Of 0roosrcs Noassee P
yiaionltp tha gpd etAudArd
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The Contest i'm the Pennsylvania second
Congressional District.

TUe VOEtVFf ICHHAyIVUHTN ScCODO
Congressional District.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. IA, 1870.
AT u meeting Of the officers and executive com.
mittee Of the state Central Executive Committed
held to-day, In relation to the contest IN the Second
district the following resolution was adopted
Resolved That the Republican City Executive COMMITTEES
having decided that Mr. Charles OMEN the regular repb
tho district officers the state
Central Committee IN conjunction wththe executive com
rnee who charged by the State with gen
eral OF the campaign will use all their ex-
eron to secure the election Of Mr. Charles O'Nall
JOHN C0vODR, Cha iruaan.
NJ. s. QUAY, Secretariex
j. w. M. NEwIIN
The convention that met yesterday was composed
entirely of friends of Mr.. Greeley, the opposing
claimant, and reassembled contrary 10 the recon-
mendatiOn OF the chairman OF she executive COM
mittee and therefore without any authority.
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
CLEARED.

PORT " NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER II, 1870.
The New York herald., 1870-09-15
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.
CITY POLITICS.
ExeculIye Committee.

Republican Executive Committee.
The radical Republican Executive Committee met
last evening at the headquarters, Twcnty'second
street and Broadway. John v. cridley in the cnaD,
and appointed Messrs. Pohemus, Leggat and Coach
man as committee to name day for the hoYiing
or the primaries ana To make the arrangements
necessary for same. 1t was understood to bG gen.
eral opinion that the primaries shall be pVt on till
the close OF the present month. No OtheX business
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The Racing.
FIRST TROT.

HAMILTON PARE, NEW HAVEN, Sept. 14-Purse
sl,0oc for horses that had never beaten 2:3o-Ss00
to first, $500 10 second, 310o TO third; mile heats
naat tNren In FIVE IN harness
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SHIPPIN G NJ e w s.
Almanac for New Tork-Th's Day.
sus rises. ..... S 40 Moon rises. eve 0 q
Sun sets. ...... G 90 High water. morn i AZ
OCEAN STEAMERS,

DATE or DEPARTURES FROM NEW YORK FOR THE
MnNrHa cF SEYTEMBER AND 0CTOEEE.
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The stcsmus David Cox, which was sunk by collision
with the steamer Union June s0h last or Marba Yard
East river is being raised by the Neptune Submarine Go
with the aid OF the New York Derrick Co. The lay
the way of vessels on tie river, at low jde.
The steamship Louisa hoorc Murray, Ferris Co.'S lin
to Newbern, is the dry dock at Hunters Point re
pairs, &c.