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ia2 SRnY OF HE POfONsC.

Second Annual Reunion of the Army of the
Potomac in NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Crowd
in Atsenduncc--Enflu lusinsn ut tho Presence
OF President Grant, General NIartindaIc's
Grafton.
PHILADELPHIA, April 0, 1870.
There was great rush to the Academy Of Music
this nclhhs q crowd anx5egs e witness The re.
ulon Of the Army OF the Potomac ana to gaze on tie
distinguished veterans called here by tbls gathering.
Long before che hour Of opening the doors the place
them being ladies. Every seat was soon occupied.
The Interior was gally decorated with flags, ex-
tending In fest0ons around the boxes OF every tier
The stage was set with tent scene. On either side
near the fo0tllghts was brass field piece with a
stand Of arms and cOlOrs. The parquet was Occn-
pied by the members OF the Sixth Corps Cavalry and
tained by a choice selection OF music from the Gov
ern0r's Island band during the gathering OF the
officers, who were finally seated on seats on the
stage, ranged In a semi-circle.
On the entrance Of President Grant, General Sheri
dan and other heroes, the manifestation or enthu-
siasm was immense. The entire audience rose and
&C., continued the demonstration for some time.
Cheers were then given individually Tor the Pres
dent, Generals Sheridan, Meade, Burnside and
Among TIE generals present were Sheridan Sher.
man, Burnside Banks, Meade, Porter. Dent, Bel
KNAPP, Casey. Heintzelulan, Patterson, Ruff shaer
ton, King, Wagner, Van Welt. Mcdowell, lium-
phreys, Wright, Vinton and a great number OF
Others not recognized amid the crowd.
The proceedings were commenced with PRAYER by
the Rev. MIR. POmeroy. Alter music by the band
General Sheridan president OF the society, intro
duced General Martlndae, OF Rochester, N. Y. ora
tor OF the day, whose address was mastery pro-
ductlon. ecitlng frequent bursts OF applause He
was followed by George IL. Boxer, who read an
original poem composed for the OCCASION the merit
OF which fully sustained his reputation as 1.-THE poet
Oft he war
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General Sai9Rr President Of tho Republir- -
Cubun Observation-Disclosures Lighted ~
G"s-i'aay franklin at Panama.
PANAMA. April l, 1870.
General Etetorgio Salgar has been declared by
Congress, without any discussen Whatever, Presi-
dent eject OF the republic.
bill recognizing the Cuban patriots as belliger-
ents had passed the Senate and the proposal
pend the decree OF banshment against General
Mosquera. now in exile IN Peru, ard to restore his
pension, was also approved by vote OF 2s against
25 Now that the Presidential election Is decided
there Is little likelihood even II the Grand Agtator
does return OF his being able TO create much trouble
The contract entered INTO short time back by the
President OF thus state to charter the Colombian war
steamer Bolivar now lying IN this bay, has created
considerable discussion In Congress II was al
legged that not being, contract entered into by the
general government 1t could not be approved OF.
The late revolutionary movements in this city
nave at last come 10 hal emu anu tne TWO leading
spirits, Edwardo de la Guardln ana Juan \. NeJa-
rano have been exiled They left for san Francisco
per steamship Colorado, on the 2ath inst.
The great event Oi the past fortnight has been the
Introduction OF gas INTO Panama. On the night OF
the 2lst ult. this illuminating power was. Tor the
first time used IN the United States OF Colombia and
Panama has tne honor oil being the only spot In the
republic where thus great production OF human
genius Is taken advantage OF. The occasion
appropriately celebrated.
Lady Franklin, rellct OF Sir John Franklin, ac
&C, copaniea py aer M hece arrived @ mere on the 2ssa
Straits of Magellan She left Panama per Colorado
on the Goth nit. rhe late discoveries made by Cap
tain Hall in the Arctic regions leads her. 1t S said
to seek an interview with HIM.
The American steamer Montjo, belonging TO
Me;srs. Scbuber and Beo, OF Panama running be-
tween TINS city and David, Chiriqui, met with ser
GUS accident on her last trip up, IN the ChirIqui
river, near Mapgote / have heard the damages es-
tmated at $4,000. The boat Is insured III New
York.
Smallpox still exists in the depar :ment OF ChiriquI
Colonel q. w. T. Vernon, sent out 10 tins lsthnius
by the United states Treasury Department special
agent in connection with the transmission OF Dond-
ed goods across tins lsthmus, arrived per Henry
Chauncey on the 2Jth ult
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CENTRAL AMERICA.
Affairs in Guntnulain, Salvador, Nicaragmn
and Costa Eica.

Affairs in Guntnulain, Salvador, Nicaragun
and Costa Hica.
PANAMA, April l, 1870.
The steamship Salvador which arrived on the 2Oth
ultimo, and the Costa Rica on the 3Jth from the
Central American coast. bring later dates from the
different republics.
GUATEMALA.
The engineering star engaged to make survey
for line OF railroad from Guatamala City to the At
lanc coast arrived in the capital in the early part
OF March. They came out IN accordance with con-
tract entered into with Captain PIN IN London.
Rear Admiral Baron Won Petz, or Austria was In
the capital February 90 for the purpose OF nego-
tating treaty between his government and that OF
Guatemala. Edward Lsnhor has been appol MED
Consul OF Austria and Hungary In Guatemala anu
has received his exequator. Scarlet fever prevailed
IN the capital. Peace reigns throughout the re.
public.
SALVADOR.
The telegraph line In course OF conslru cLion be.
tween La Libertad and San Salvador tue capital
Is half finished and Will be completed 10y the mid.
United states Minister, General TaIbet, tue I'D OF
February, IN the capital.
Congress has sanctioned the following contracts en-.
tered into by the EXecutlve:--With a company for
the exclusive privilege Tor cen years OF preparing by
machinery and exporting al! classes OF vegetable
fibre, excepting that called cabrnla; with Captain
Andrew I. Douglas. oil the Central American anu
California Steam Packet Company, for the estab-
fishing OF line Of steamers between the ports The
republic and the ports OF Central America Mexico
and California; with Messrs. J. L. Halenbsck Il Co.,
of Greytown, for twenty-five years for the ravlga.
ting py steam OF the inner waters Of the repuiIhc
Ihls latter concession ~ not to nteriere vita that
given 10 Mr.. Chevaer for Q canal. ina
legislative power has approved all the
acts OF the Executive from aud after
the 2lst OF March, 1882 TO the 10th OF January 1870
decree has been published recognizing as debt
OF the republic the exactons made by the so-calied
provisional government. This nebt Will be PAID on
the same footing a5 those contracted with tue law
ful government. This Is In compliance with treaty
of peace enected by The intervention OF the Uniled
states Minister For the iundng oil the debt alluded
to the custom house duties are Co be hypOthecated
for the pay OF the debt remaining and It's ex.
tlnctiOn.
Coffee Is quoted at rom sl2 10 sl3, soft money
say - 10 TO $40 40 per quintal.
Costa RitA,
Congress has approved the contract made by he
government with se1or Joaquin fernanJez FOR tue
construction OF u tramwaY 10 tue Pacldc Nothing
else WORTHY OF notice has uanspired
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NEW ORLEANS RACES.

NEW ORLEANS April o. 1870.
The fifth days races Of the Metairie Jockey Club
commenced to-day with hurdle race two miles
and eight leaps, for club purse of $6O0-$1C0 to
the second horse. The track was very heavy, and
he race was won in 4:12 by Chalmette, who beat
Mitchell, Lobelia and Wildcat in the order named
The National Eagle StaKe-a sweepstake for un-
tried two year olds that never IN public prior
to closing the stake In March-mile heats, five
eagles entrance, sixty eagles added, and fifteen
eagles to the second horse. was won by Captain
Moore's Foster as f0llows:-
I. G. Moore's CHI c. Foster by Lexington, dam
verona ..... ....................... l
ii. i. F0ey's b. I. by Imported Mickey Free
dam Betty Ward ....................... Q 2
James Lupes D. c. Restless, by Voucher dam
Ringtail ............:......:....... 3
Paul & Jackson's b. G. Chlckeree, by Melbourne,
0afn star Davis. 0iS.
The sixth and last days races take place on Mon.
day being mile heats for beaten horses; and the
National Double Eagle Stake, four mile heats. m0uey
to first, second and third horses-elght entries.
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BG00xLYN COURTS.
uh'TSo STATES DISTRICT cOuSI.
A bankruptcy Case.
SUPREME C0uaT-GeHERAl TERM.
The Brooklyn City ilniir0ad Company's Fra
chise-ImpOrtant Decision.

The BrO0klynCty ilaiirOad COmpany's Franz
chise-ImpOrtnnt Decision.
Before Judges Barnard Gilbert Tappcn and Pratt.
The Brooklyn City Railroad when II obtained its
franchise TO run cars through the various streets
now traversed entered into a bond with the city,
wherein they covenanted, among other things, u
keep In repair the streets between tue
tracks and within three feet on each side thereof.
IL appears that several years since one Frederick
Near while driving along Flushing avenue, drove
into hole, and barrel rolling from his wagon
struck nm on the mead, causing injuries from
ne subsequently died. Previous to his death, how
ever, ne commenced suit against the city for dam.
ages alleging that the street the track MAS
not IN repair. A Judgment was rendered 10 ns
lavor for $4,000, and the case was carried
10 the Court or Appeals, who affirmed the judg-
ment. Thereupon the city sued the railroad
upon the ground that the accdent was caused by
tue negligence OF the railroad company and arose
from breach or Its covenants IN the bond which
they originally gave To the city. The thus pre-.
company were bound 10 keep all the thoroughiarcs
over which they ran IN repair within tho spaces
mentioned When the case was tried al Circuit III
1858 Judge Tappen non-suted the city on tho
signated by the Common Council TO super
intend the company IN the repair OF the Streets and
tnat the company could not be held liable for the
full amount OF Mear's Judgment. The case, being
appealed was argued ut the General Term Dy MIR.
jerks for the company and Corporation Counsel
day decided against the railroad company and held
IL to the sJrictest construction or the bond 50 tuat
While the city may he pecuniariiy obliged to pay for
any accident arising from neglect the part OF
tent mentioned tue company will be compelled to
reimburse.
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VIRGINIA..

Total Destruction of Steamer Dy Fire In
the York River.
FORTRESS MONROE, April 0. 1870.
The steamer N. p. Banks, Captain Mccormick, has
arrived from Yorktown and reports that the steamer
Kennebec, from Baltimore with freight and passen.
gers for West Point caught fire about dayllghS this
morning while dscharglng freight at Gloucester
Point wharf in the York river, and was burned to
the wa ers edge. The hre originated near the
boiler and spread 80 rapidly that 1T was With dii
Guilty the crew and passengers escaped. The bag
gage OF the passengers ana tie freight, Which was
the heaviest OF the season, were totally destroyed.
The steamer burned her lines and driiteA across the
the ilats where Sue now lies, She ran from
Baltimore In connection with the Richmond and
York River Railroad.
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The Catalonian Provincial Emeut
ENGLAND.
Parliamentary Prosress--The ssN0 POpery''

Parliamentary ProsresS--Tie sNO POperyo
Cry Again.
LONDON. April 9, 1870.
The House OF Commons did not adjourn until an
early hour this morning, After the discussion on
the Irish Land DILL Mr.. Newdesate. conservative
member for North warwickshire, nioved that COM
mittee on monastic institutions be appointed.
MIR. Simeon liberal, member for the Isle OF Wight,
opposed the motion In short speech.
Mr.. D0dds, liberal, member for stockton moved
TO adjourn, which weS negatved.
motion.
No result w., reached.
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sUicIp: Of An INSANE WOMAN.

Coroner keenan, was yesterday called 10 hold an
inquest, at No. 405 Fifth street, the remains Of
Mrs. Catharlne Ackerman, German woman,
twenty.seyen years OF age. The married life OF
deceased has been for years what she had reason 10
expect herself and husband being unable to live
together Oh amicaDle terms. So excessive had been
the domestic trouble OF mrs. Ackerman that reason
was temporarily dethroned and last Monday night
to bring her sorrows forever TO an end, she leaped
from third story window OF the house TO the base
menG ana was terribly injured She fingered I'LL
yesterday morning and expired. deceased has left
husband and three children.
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SYRIA.
Death OF a Methodist Church Bishop.

Death Of a Methodist Church Bishop.
LONDON, April Q, 1870.
telegram from Rev. Henry Bannlster. at Bey-
ease OF Bishop Kingsley, OF the Methodist Episco-
pal Church. The Bishop had been to India and
China. via California and Japan on an 0fncial visit
to the Methodist missions in that quarter. Return
Ing thence with the Rev. j. ID. Brown and wife and
the family OF Rev. J. w. Waugh, OF the India mis-
slons he parted with them at Suez, they proceeding
to the United States, via England, while the Bishop
went to Syria 1t is supposed that he had visited
Jerusalem and arrived AZ Beyr0ut on his return,
when OvertaKen by death.
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oud Despatch-Six Lives L0st-Tw0 Bodies
Recovered.
DOMINION OF CANADA.

The Red River Delegates to be Received by
the Dominion Government-rrOpositi0 for
the Settlement OF Difficulties Determined
Upon.
TORONTO, April Q. 1870
special despatch from Ottawa to the Globe says
the government has determined to receive Father
Rlchott and Mr.. Scott as delegates from Red River
and will make propositions based on bill OF rights,
which those delegates will convey to the people on
their return. An expedition will be despatched by
Fort William at the same time. 1t Is expected Gen.
eral Lindsay will meet The members Of the Cabinet
Tomorrow, and that the character Of the expedition
to Red River will be settled.
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COLLISION ON THE BEL vlDsaE RAILROAD.

On Friday evening two freight trains belong ging to
the Belvidere and Delaware Railroad Company came
into collision at Trenton N. j. and terrible smash
up was the result. The crash was so tremendous
that the cOwcatchers were smashed into atoms and
the cr0ssbeams In front OF engines broken to pieces
Some ten or Twelve cars were reduced TO mass OF
ruins. Fortunately, however, no lives were lost.
nor was any person injured, the drivers ana hrsmen
having had sufficient presence Of mnd 10 Jump o0
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CAPTURE OF 4 Holss THIEF N EEWaaK

Early on Saturday morning week ago the stable
OF Mr. Rufus r. Harrington, In Caldwell township,
New jersey, was broken open and fine team OF
horses together with wagon aud harness, carried
or Late last Friday night the thief and the pro-
perty were captured Bridgeport, Conn.,, oy de-
tective Henry Haney OF the Newark police force.
The prisoner Is named J0hn Z. Squlres. His wife,
VINO resides In Bloomfield, gave considerable in.
formation leading to his capture. lie was returned
to Newark yesterday and committed TO await the
action q ah2 Grand Jury.
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VENEZUELA.

Tho Rebels Defey,ed BY the Government
IrGops.
Porto CABELLo, March 20, 1870.
President Monagas has at last given the rebels
severe check. lie met the revoutio nary forces at
Perta, ana after stubborn lighting the battle closed
with victory on the side of Monagas. The rebels
lost over go III killed and wounded. and many
prisoners feil into The hands or the national troops
TGe mead rebel (Glanco) Ii SAID TO have number ol
followers stIll but he lacks ammunition. Anairs
arc still critical.
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COURT OF SESSIONS.
Prisoners Sentenced.


Henry Smith, convicted OF having collected money
on bogus petition for relief sentenced TO the
PeDtentiary for two years.
Johnny Roach pleaded guilty TO grand larceny
ana burglary, and, a. his own request was sent to,
the State Prison. instead o the Penltentay for dve
years.
PM Boyle, his pal" was sent 10 the Penttentisry
for two years and SIX mCntns
Phitp Shannon. an old express robber was SEN
fenced to the Penllentiary Tor four years eleven
months and twenty nine days.
The court then adjourned.
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PARIS, April 9--Evenng.
The crisis was continued this evening in the Min
sterlal Council with respect to definite reply in the
matter OF the plebtsctte LegfsiatV NJ. Emile olivier
declared that the government would employ neither
menaces nor promises. He argued that the Emperor
and the empire were out OF the question The only
question was, shall we change an absolute empire
Tor q liberal one?
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Tho Cabinet Crisis-Probabie Ministerial
Reconstruction Under Olivier.
PARIS, April o. 1870.
The olivier Ministry has experienced q Cabinet
crisis. NJ Bu1er, Count Daru minister of Foreign
Af1airs) and NJ TalhOute Will PROBABLY 90 out
A Council OF Ministers has been held to consider
the choice OF the should the crisis evenu
ate In such, or other official designations. M.
olivier Will remain IN office as Premier and 1t is
rumored that ViscOunt de la GuerrOnniere and NJ.
Magne will be called for the vacant places IN the
Cabinet.
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AN Anti-Rent Agitation in Paris.

PARIS, April 8. 1870.
For some time past placards have been posted
about on the dead walls, and elsewhere IN the public
places or the city, inviting all the workmen of Paris
70 refuse to pay their rents for the ana join
In general strike on Sunday, the 10Th inst. The
city authorities are taking measures reDress the
threatened disorders tomorrow; but the news.
papers make light OF the whole matter
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ARSON.

Joseph Hyde, proprietor OF lager beer beer saloon
at COS West Forty street and his bartender
James Garvln were brought before Justice Bixby
yesterday, accused OF setting fire to the promises
above mentioned. They were remanded to await
further developments which the Fire Narshsl
tWa9nee 10 oeA make N 4 lew d&xA
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merce and Finance.
LONDON, Aprll 9, 1870
The coming week will be dull one here in nnan-
ciai and commercial matters, and business of all
sorts Will probably be greatly broken in upon
Monday will be share settling day. The bank state
ment will be MADE on Wednesday, and the weekly
cotton circulars issued on THURSDAY ON account or
the occurrence Of Good Friday. Though the Stock
Exchange Will be open nearly every day he busi-
ness done will be small as Is generally the case on
the approach Of Easter. Monday Will be close holi
day IN the market.
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cular issued to-day, say that Notwithstanding that
dollars are scarce they DO not anticipate any ad.
vance In the rates for bullion.
The new Alabama loan II successful.
The trial trip OF the Vanguard Just concluded,
proves her to be the switest OF the armOred SHIPS
She made traction under 1fteen knots per hour.
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CoMkuNlpAW STOCK YARDS.

During the past week $50 cars arrived at the Com
munipaw stock yards containing 1.175 CATTLE 6,ao7
hogs and 6,o34 sheep. There were slaughtered dur
Ing the week Sl3 cattle. 6370 b0gs Spd tseQ sRssps
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NEW YORK CITY.
Local and Police Paragraphs and Miscella-
neous News Items.

The following record will show the changes IN t,re
temperature Of the weather for The past twentyour
houys1n comparison with the corresponding day Of
last year. as indicatea by tne thermometer at Hud
nuts pharmacy. HERALD Building, Broadway. cor.
nf
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INDECENT ASSAULT ON LITTLE GIRL,

At the Special Sessions yesterday, before Justices
Ledwith. Hogan and Btxby, q middle aged man
named II. l. Townsend who also had the aliases OF
Gray and Brtton, was charged with an assault upon
little girl named Minnie Bury, residing at No. a
Marion street. Townsend had boarded at the house
oil Mrs. Bury, ana during her temporary absence
the onence was committed. The defence was that
tns was an unfounded charge for the purpose or
blackmalling but the defence was not sustained,
Townsend was well known Us an Old OfIender. The
Court sentenced him TO six months imprisonmens
III tie Penitentary and 10 pay fine of fifty doara.
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Omoial Honors and Executive Rumors.

LONDON, April 9, 1870.
II Ia rum6red to-day that Right Hon. Chichester
Fortesoue the Chief Secretary Of Ireland has been
elevated to the peerage and Will soon replace Earl
Spencer as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Mr.. Palmer Will replace the former as Irish
Secretary.
Lord Hatherly becomes LORD Selborne.
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4 Harmless Toilet Preparation.
Contains nothing injurious 10 the health.
Read the chemical analysis OF
Professor q. =. CHANDLER,
Chemist 70 Metropolitan Board Of Health.
LAIRpS "BLOOM or YOUTH" or LIQUID PEARL
for beautyng the complexion and preserving the skin
Il IL enIiely free from lead.
EMMONS CLARK,
Secretary Metfopoitan Board Of Health
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CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA.
Affairs in the Central American Republics-De.
feat Of the Rebels in venezusia-De-
structive Freshets in Peru.

The Pacific mail steamship Henry Chauncey, Cap
tain Maury. from Aspmwal April L. arrived here
yesterday. Her treasure Inst sums up s25ooo. Tue
purser will accept our thanks for favors received
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Electric Cable Facilities.

LIvERPooI- April o. 1870.
The Anglo American Cable Company, in response
to the petition OF the Liverpool merchants, have
promised to run direct telegraph line from here to
Valencia. Messages for America will not then be
aelayed by transmission first to London as is the
case at present.
Mr. Biacklock formerly connected with the Elcc-
eric telegraph Company, has been appointed Super
intendent OF the Atlantic Gable Company
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A Thior or a vilanous counterfeiter Is He


who offers GOURABD'S ORIENTAL CREAM at n less
price than sl2 Dozen 29 60 net gross One OF
LIZ deprayed rascas who has succeeded In palmng of
qd&hy Of the spurious stuff has eIuded by
ceang himsef. This unscrupulous swnder is known
reder ID soap and was until discharged, CLERK or
the principal drug houses In the city II is only valuable
and glar preparation that temps the counierfeter
GOURAUD'S ORIENTAL CREAM
FOR the complexion, without scarcely advertising uni
versay known be the only pure and harmless preparation
for the skin recommended by lady to another md
Is well known to be from lead other mineral sub
To be had at DR.. GOCRhUDS Depot, 43 Bond
street, and OF reputable druggists.
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A Lookout for the City Of Boston.

LIVERPOOL, April ., 1870
The Inman steamer City Of Durham sailed to-day
Tor Halifax. She was ordered TO take northerly
course and Keep sharp lookout for the City Of
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A number Of prominent cltizens OF ele East side
siancb friends Of William n Tweed, among whom
are Judge Kocn, jeremiah Qulnlan. Dr. Jorden, NJ.
J. Shandey and Edward 5culley met at the corner
OF Monroe snd Clinton streets on Friday night and
organized social and political club TO be known as
as the Oriental Cub. Tue Following officers were
Edward j. Shandley; Vice Presidents. Assistant DlS
trlct Attorney WIlllNn NJ. Tweed Jr., and +. j.
In, pfpkf ford Ir
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Ask Samuel -. shannon, Esq, 900 RrOnsl.
way, New York, who uses BARRY'S TRTCOPHEROUS,
why he IT, and he will tell you that II promoted tho
growth OF his hair to such degree that has thick
OF SILK EN- nbres.
The New York herald., 1870-04-10

Coroner Rollins yesterday held an inquest a NO.
varck place. on the remains OF Mr.. Martin W.
McKiIuOn, who died from the effects OF injuries.
The New York herald., 1870-04-10

At Gold Prires.--Tbc Largest Assortment In
the city OF Boots and Shoes for Ladies' Gentlemen and Chill
dren r. A. BROOKS This IL the largest house In The
city. 576 Broadway, opposite the Metropolitan Hotel
Great reduction.
Solled Shoes half price.
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Furniturc.-F. krufinn
Offers his large and elegant Stock of
CABINET FURNITURE
10 the public At
REDUCED PRICES.
Manufacturing Wareroons.
20 and yS Eas. Houston street.