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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

MINING LFGIsLATIoH.--Mr. J. W. Har-
den, OF Wilkcsoarre, who is thorough
Mining Engineer, says that the Davy lamp
and proper discipline would have prevent
ed all the mine explosions which have oc-
Cured He refers to the bill before the
Legislature to prevent disasters in mines,
and says: mo act o! tho Legislature can
do more with advantage than to set forth
the conditions against which the miner
shall. within the praaticability of human
ingenuity, he made safe; and that that end
will be best achieved by leaving the nodus
orerandi function OF the proprietor, aided
BY competent employees, and the advice OF
q clever and energetic inspector. q, That the
Barometer, the Auemometer. and such like,
called for in Mr.. Phillips bill. with the
best safety lamp, will follow these, is most
certain"
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05
FIR e M EETiNG.

THE suggestions of our correspondent,
published elsewhere, 10 regard to the dan
ger Of Gre, are good and should be acted
upon at once. This matter should he at
tended to without delay, elsa"it may bc too
late Would it not be well to call public
meeting to take action on the subject,
N. B.-Siace writing the above we learn
that a fro NEE ting is to he held at Sobel's
Opera House, at ~ p. IN. this evening, for
the purpose of devisins means for the pre-
vention oi fires. 4 general attendance of
the cilizins is desired. Now that tie '.ball
is to be get in motion" in this matter, we
hope to see measures ta.en that ill effect
ua'ly prevent q recurrence of fires in the
luiilrc,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

II ia estimated that at the end of the
year 1869 there was laid in the United
States. in round numbers, 10000 tons Of
steel rails, equal to, l,ltO miles Of steel road ;
and of this amount abou. 36 600 tons (equaI
to 800 miles) will be laid during the present
season. These rails are in use on more
than fifty different roads, and are partly OF
American, principally Of English, and to q
small extent OF Prussian manufacture. Iron
Trade Circular. n
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05
PETROLEUM CENTRE, Jan. 9Th.

Eplroa REcoRD:-To yonr item in last
nights RECORD in regard TO fires in town,
every citizen will say Amen, and there it
viii end. No person viii so up in their
dirty garret and ascertain whether their
pipes are secure But presume there is
nota man in town but would be willing to
pay SO cents to some person that WOULD sec
inat they were made secure. would sug-
gest that some reliable man be appointed
by the citizens here to s.. through the town
and make it his business to see that the
pipes are made safe, and that each merchant
and landlord pay aid man for his services
each time, which should not be less than
every two weeks for pipes will come loose
by the jarring Of the house. II some one
Will take this matter in hand it may save u.
being burned out some cold night minns
every thing but our lives. Win some one
act? a CITIZEN.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

Says the New York Times: We have
been informed by persons Immediately con-
nected with tho Spanish Naval Commission
in this city, that Admiral Malcambo, COM
manding ithe Spanish fleet in Cuba and in
our waters, now holds $500, 900 in gold con.
ributed by the residents ia the Ever
Faithful Isle to purchase two new steam
sloops Of war, and he is to receive $500, 600
moro in gold for the building of two more
when the first two shall be completed
Each vessel is 10 cost 100000 This
would be good news for the shipbuiliers
portion of community if the vessels were to
be constructed in New York. or even in
America. But the chances a.e that they
will not, for the Spaniards say that the
American Government has given them too
much trouble with the tlotilia Of gunboats
built by Mr.. Delamater, and they fear that
even could the vessels be built. fitted out
and ready for seq tomorrow, their depar-
ture from the port would be prevented by
some legal process.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05
AEiszIvAL AND DEPARTURE OF
TRAINS ON d. G. Il A. Is. u.


No. 2, PASSENGER er-Leave Cory 1l.20 a.
m Tiirsviils. 1851. m: Petroleum Cen
ire, l.4O p. H.. Oil City, % p. H.; IT.
linotcn, 10 2. m.
No 4, Passeuger-Leave Cory G. 10 a. m.
Titusvllle 735 u. M: Petroleum Centre.
S.l4am; OF! City, SO m; arrive at IT.
vinetor ll.40 u IN.
no. 6, Passeneer--Leave Cory 6. O5 p m !;
Ti'nsviile, $50 p IN: Petroleum Centre,
g. p NJ; arrive at Oil City 9,2O r IN.
NORTH.
No. !. sencer-Leave Irvineion 7.i5
= m; OIL City. l0,l0a n; Petroleum Gen.
,,c, | ,o5 u IN; Ttusyilie, IL, so d In; s,riye
st Cory /, 40 y M.
Ne. 3, Leave Irvineton. 12,-
A5 p 70: Oh City 2.57 p m; Petroleum Cen
tire. 2.:6 p N; Tilusville, APO p III; arrive
VI Cory b,45 p IN.
NJ. q, Pa.sencer--Leave Oil City 100 a
n; Petroleum CeGtre. 7,43 q IN; Titnsvillp,
S,,So m; arrive at Cory 1910 m.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

A private letter from Denver, dated Dec,
81, says; "Colorado is delightful in winter.
We have not had more than ten days that
you would call winter weather. The rest
OF the time has been like your best October
weather, with bright sun, and so warm
that overcoats are an encumbrancs iL the
day time. The thermometer has been down
to zero but once, and then only for couple
Of hours.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

Tom Allen, of St. Louis, the champion
pugilist of America, has accepted Mace's
challenge to fight for So, 500 side. Arti-
cles Of agreement have been signed, and
the principals will meet in few days 10
agree upon referee. To addition to the
money to be fought for. Mace will stake bis
champion belt against similar trophy held
by Allen. which Was presented TO him by
his St. Louis admirers. The money has
been deposited with Frank Queen.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

& Tie Atahtc and great Western Railway
Company nppesis 10 be hope!essly iasol-
'ens, and has been laced iu the bands Of
Addison G. Rice as Receiver. 1t is alleged
that the corporation had been insolvent
and had neglected and refused the payment
of its nosS and debts for over ytar; that
the liabilities OF the company are many
mi'iontof dollars, and that oil Of its assets
are Insufficient to pay the ssme.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

We undsrslahd that new post office has
bsenanfsblished at Story Farm. The Office
will be known rs Columbia Farm Postoffice
Mr.. l. f. Immel has been appointed post
master. We are pleased to learn that our
Story Farm frlends have succeeded in their
Efforts to get a post Office, as it has long
been needed at that point.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

The amount Of oil Transported over the
Il. q. IL p. r. Il. for the month of October
was Ga, $50 barrels and OF other freight e5a
car leads. N er of cars return during
tho same time 66o. Number Of barrels
transported during the month of November,
69,2So, and of other freight 242 car loads.
Number ears returned during same time,
675.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

NorHp DEAD Among the po''u
the past year may now be mentioned ,,, .uo
names ct General Rousseau, John M'"o'
Bot,,. Edward Bates, Edward Cnna'd'
Henry ]. Raymond, John A. hoeol'ns'
John A. Rawlius, VIM. P. Fessender' Frank
lin Pierce, Robert J. Walker John p''',
Edvip NJ. stanton, Lamartine, Marshal
Neil and Rev. Alex. Dyte.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

The indie ,tions are that we shall have
good sleighing before long. In this connec-
ion We would in form our readers that J. j.
McCrum, Titusville, has on hand at his
store on Spring street, u large stock OF
Sleigh BeilsI Buffalo Robes, &C., all of
which are necessary in oder to enivy Il
sleigh ride.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05
NEW ADV ERTISEMENTS.
DRUGS! DRUGS

Pure Drugs at Chrisiic's.
Pure Drugs at Christ e's-
PURE Drugs at Chrisurs
Pure Drugs at Chrstie's.
Pure Drugs at Chri-tics.
Prescriptions COMPOUNDED at Christics
Prescriptions Compounded nj thii-ties.
Prescriptions Compounded at G r-iies
Prescriptions Com uundcd mt Chris,ies
Prescriptions omrcunded nj Lrstic's
Medicines at Chrs,ie1s.
Medicines at Chrslies.
Medicines at Christius
Medicines a. Christles
Medicines at Ch'stie''.
Prescriptions Compounded at Christic's
descriptions Compounded at Chri-tie's
Prcscriplio Compromised at Christie,
Prescriptions Compounded at Chris ie's
Prescriptions Compounded al Chrsiie's
roilet Articles at Chr sties
Toilet Articles atCmis'te's
Toilet Articles at Ch:ts ties
Toilet Articles at Chrisuos
Toilet Artic Is at Christies
prescriptious Compounded at Christie,
Prescriptions Compound d at Christie.
Prescription Compounded at Christie,
Pre- cripuons Compounded at C. risiiGs
Prescriptions Compounded ~ Ch,isiies
Pure Liquors at Chrilies
pure Liquors NJ Chri-ues
Pure LIQUORS al thiistir's
Pure Liquors at Chrisies
Pure Liquors Mt ChristiUs
Prescriptions Compounded nj Christie,
prescri tions Compounded AT Chrsti.-
PresC ip,ous Compounded at Chrs,ies
Prescriptions tompCunded at thris.s
Prescriptions Compounded Al Carstio's
Pure Wines ut Chris les
Pure Wines at Chiisties
Pure Vine, NJ thristius
Pure Wines At Christies
Pure ines Mt ChriSe's
Prescriptions Compounded at Christie,
Prescriptions CON pounded NJ Chri,ties
Prescriptions Compounded at Chri tic.
Prescriptions compounded NJ Chiistie's
Pr, scriptiols Compounded at Christi,s
Oils at Christ'e's
Oils at Christc's
Oils ut Chiisiies
OILS Mt Chfisiie's
Oi.s 81 Chris les
Prescriptions Compounded at Christie's
Prescriptions Compounded at Chrs.i's
Prescriptions Compounded at CnrlsiiCs
Ircscip ions omrouudcd ut Chri>i.c's
Prescriptions Compounded al Chriyti,'s
Paints at Ohris;ie's
Paints at Christies
Paints at Chfisiies
Paints at C,iristies
Pants at Chr. ties
Prescriptions Compounded at Chri.tie's
Pr, scriptions Compoui ded ut Chfi,iies
Prescriptions Compounded at Chris it'.
PreIcripitpis Compounded at Chfisiie's
Prescriptions Corpound, d ut ChIisie's
Patent Medicines ut Chii-ttes
Patent Medicines NJ Crslic'5
Patent Medicines at Chiisii y
Pateit Medicines ut Chri.tie'5
patc.t Medicine nj Ihri-tics
No. 13 Washington sIee,
No l3 " asiustOn Stree,
No. l3 Washington ctree.
No. l3 Washing un Street
No. u Washingtcn Street
Petroleum Cc-trr. Pi.
Pet olrum Genre, IA
l., tfOieuul {, ntre, IA.
Petroleum enirs, IA.
Pc. To!Cum Centre, Ia
J. II. CHRISTIE.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

Bya private dispatch from Harrisburg
We learn hat our towusman. Cant. ". w
Gibson, has been appointed Messenger at
tho Capitol, by the Legislature. TIE ap-
pointmeat is good one.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05
Diss0IutiOn of PartnersIu,

Notice il hereby given. that the parrsi
lately existino, between l. VI. S'ernburg anil
Warner, under the irin n0me Of l.. 81. Shbg.
a. Co.. was dissolved on the 4h day oi JanI Is,
by mutual consent. all persons indebted te, 81
ulesse call ut once and settle their aceounts'
In. SrhRNtRdl
H. H. WAlsI
D-c'5tf
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

We return thanks TO Rev. Jas. Dunn,
pastor Of the Catholic Church of this place,
for the gift Of splendid cake. The hearts
Of Eye prynters' were made glad while eat
leg the same.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

Esstidious Callfornians pretend 'hat 'uey
ao not like tho music howled at Chinese
fncerals.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

Doll as the Times .re, New Britain, Con
uecticut, boasts Of having, just opened three
new mills, but, alas, they are gin mills.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

AS Smiths large stock of boots and
shoes 8 offered at cost for the next GU days
Dec 5 II.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

Jnpiters belts, according to astronomers
are changing. Perhaps they are only to be
handed over to Mars. "
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

Fire Meeting at Sobes Hail this eyor-
Ing. Turn out and take measures to pro-
tect your property.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

Bass relief--making only slight raise
instead of 'chise ling" somebody ont Of a
large amount.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

The total receipts Of the late Catholic
Fair amounted to $2,0Ss co. The expenses
are estimated at $69s,G2, leaving balance
iYt the benefit Of the church of 81, 3s9 9s.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

A. s. Smith in order to close ont his large
stock OF ladies shoes &C., oflars ihsm at cost
as they must be stld in the next GO days.
Dec s IT,
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Fire Meeting this evening.

Those in want Of Calendars for 1870 will
be furnished them by calling at this Office.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

Just received large and well assorted
stock of shelf hardware at j. Rutherfords.
IT,
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Deer bunting g-payirg ten dollars day Tor
guide In the Adirondacks, ana shoo'ihS
nothing.
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LOST.

AIR. r. Depot A LADIES PEARL H. ,pgD
GOLD PEN, in case suitable rewarcill b'
given any one returning it tn This Office. ncj u
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

The largest and best assortment Table
Cutlery, ever brought into the cory at
Nicholson Il BlackmOn's. H.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

Carriage Bolts, w'olNale and retail, at
Nicholson l. B,ackmn's. 23-u
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

Parlor and Office stoves, q few lett and
will be sold at costatJ J. Rutherlord,s. H.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

The present cold winter weather is hay
ing tendency to make business l;yelipr.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

Horse Shoe Nails, Wholesale and retail,
at Nicholson Il Biaeimon's. 23tL
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

A splendid assortment of Diamond goods
just received at II. l.. Muses., No 10 Spring
st. Titusville. Dss. 22 limo.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

A large stock Of lsdies and gents gold
Watcbes just received at II. l.. Muses., No
10 Spring ST. Titusyuh. Dec % limo.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

The largest variety of Sterling Silver
Ware, and silver plated ware, such as Tea
&C., &c, ever brought o the oil regions,
can be found at II. l.. Nlse's jewelry store
No. 10 Spring Street. TiInsville, Pa.
? - Dec. 90 lno.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

1his MEANS BUSINESS My entire stock
OF goods Is offered at cost
A. S. SMITH.
Dec 5 If.
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Slipper Patterns. for presents ut A. S.
Smiths. Dec. 81 IT,
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Mr. W ! McCnre !. ,ho,t % estGblish
6r.t-c,,ss ev.,;no sohoo, =, the publ
school honse, near the Presbvtel ''a" o""''
on Friday evening. for the purp o'' Vi y"
ing instructions in Arithmetic 7, en'n'i
SHIN and Rook Ksenir, Tor, 8 sS3, 90 pe
month School fonr n;rbts oo.h week.
jar. lw.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-01-05

SHERIFFs SAFE Is CLOsED.-Nilsoan 4
Blackmon having bought him out thTi,
place and Kane City. IT,
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Writteu for III Daily Record.

Wflueu TOR III Ddi'y Record.
None need tell me beauy's heeting,
For It's seen 10 fade way:
Yet BARKER has Il charming secret;
Makes beauty proof aaius, decay
AT his Photograph Gallery.
Not the artists skiln fhgcrs
Can the human face pan
Like those splendid lie Ike pictures;
Woven 10y the God olay-
AT BARk!Rs Art Gallery.
Friends have we who deEIy cherso-
Who would prize picbre true,
True To nature, that ncei shall perish;
BARKER makes them no few.
How pleasant to gaze on the features OF
fri, mis- alsHt, or those tht have passed
away.
N. B. A card representing fonr stages of
the recent total solar eclipse presented 10
each person ordering a hat DOZEN card
Photographs at BARKER's Pilure Goll cry
Dee. IA 2w.
Fine assortment of latest nyle orladies
shoes at A. s. Smiths Dc. 81 IT,
Orders taken for snits and lit guaranteed,
at hammers 4 Alden's.
The New Gas Pump Tor sale It Nicholson
4 Blackmon's. H.
Reduced Prices at hammers Aldens.
| lnov.22Hl
II Slippers for the Holidays at A. s
Smiths. Dec2I IT,
Slipper Patterns for presents At A. 9.
Smiths. Dec. / tt.
The New Gas Pump for sale atlicholson
& Blackmon's. II.
Underclothing in large quantith at Lam
mers Il Alden's.
KID GLoAEs-A large assort.nt, al
Lamels & Alden's.
SHERIFFs SAFE Is CLOsED.-NilsoA, 4
Blackmon having bought him out thru,
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Slippers for the Holidays at A. s.
Smiths. Dec 2l TT.
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KID GLoAEs-A large ABSORBENT, al
Lamels & Alden's.
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A full assortment OF a,es, style Of ladies
shoes at A. S. Smiths Dec. 2l tt.
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Divine Services.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Prsaching at II o'clock A. NJ, and Z
O'clock Z. d.
REV. J. T. OxroBY, Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Services every Sabbath at IL A. NJ. ana
"a +. n. Sabbath School st 12la p. NJ.
sais free. A cordial Invitation extend
Cd to all.
Few. c. II. HEARD, Pastor.
SITS. PETER AND PAUL'S (CatheIie)
CHURCH.
Mass at l01i q. n.
vsspsr and BenaIsIion of the Blesscd
Sacrament at 4 r. m.
Catsshism at 9 p. %.
JAMES DUNN, Pa,tor.
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Underclothing in large quantiti, at Lam
mers Il Alden's.
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The New Gas Pump for sale atlicholson
4 Blackmon's. II.
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Slipper Patterns for presents At A. g
Smiths. Dec. | TT,
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Slippers for the Holiday, at A.
Smiths. Dec.2I If.
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Gen. Terry Monday issued u" o'ue. ~
sunng command Of Georgia "s N'"'''
under the reconstruction laws.
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Reduced Prices at hammers tAlden's.
[nov.22H.
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The New Gas Pump Tor salet Nicholson
4 BlackmOn's. H.
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SITS. PETER AND PAUL'S (Cathelie)
CHURCH.
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Fine assortment of latest nyle ofladies
shoes at A. S. Smiths. Dc. 2lt.f.
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Orders taken for suits and iit guaranteed,
at hammers 4 Alden's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-22
European Piottings-sn Extraerdi.
mary Project.

The Empire 10 be Restored under vapoleor "
7he Hoases Of BonaPdrte AID Hohen-oasrn 10 BE-
Cnted IN Marriage.
London correspondent of the New York
World sends that journal what purpOrts to be
the copy Of letter from "a German noblem an
of the highest rank" addressed % "a person.
age distinguished in London society,"" which
letter contains curious account of the result
OF numerous interviews Asserted % have been
going Tor several weeks b-t~aeu the Em-
press Eugene and well known American
in the matter as the agent of the Prus-ian z ".
eminent, and who subsequently, IN accord ance
with his instructions sounded Queen Victoria
Who is said to have given her corfial approval
to the project, "to end the war by recpnstruc-
ton Of the French Empire in the person not of
the Emperor Napoleon LII. but OF his san The
Prince Imperial Is to be acknow ledyed As Emu
perOr by Prussia, England. and Russia upon
the formal abdica alton OF his father the r. n
press being named as Regent during his miuori.
ty, and his majority being fixed for NJ arch 1874
at which time be will have attained his 18th wear
Peace with France will be signed upon the rsz-
ing of the fOrtifcationS OF Metz, foul, and Yer
dun. Luxembourg will be annexed to Prussia a.
a. a province of Rhensh Prussia. Lorraine Sill
remain absolutely French. Alsace In to be de-
clare a free German State. OF which the Prin-
Cess Charlotte of PRUSSIA. oldest dau yhter of the
Crown Prince. is to be declared Grand Duchess
The young Grand Duchess (she was born in 1860,
and is now a mere cbidl is to be formally he
trCthed to the Emperor Napoleon "" The
letter sdds:-''1he Emperor Napoleon IL him
self quite well disposed. L hear, to the project;
bu' he has absolutely refCsed to act at All either
in furtherance or in hindrance of it. Bismarck
regards ii, l bavc reason TO believe with ex-
crown Prince, with whom il is said to have ORR
gnated.'