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The second Coming Of Our Lors.

To THE EDTTOR OF THE HERALD
There Is q strange apathy In the Christian woria
concerning the second coming Of the Lord Jesw
Christ. Viewed the light OF the recently fulfilled
and now fulfilling prophecies OF the Holy Bible such
an apathy Is uncnristian. objectionable. would
here oner Scripturaliy deduced proof thAs these
are the "Last Days"-the generation that shall mos
pass away till all be .fulflled.n Since the Assem-
sion there have been times that widely spread ap-
prehensiOn OF His coming obtained ground. only %
result after an interval In disappointment OF relief
accordingly as the event was viewed. History
records many sucn tunes. To-day, II people WILL
TACT That the Lord Is near, even at the d0ors, to
Judge heaven and earth. Among the s'signs' given
IN the Holy SCRIPTURES that to cnaracterizo The
there are some that bear q resemblance 70 auy
time wnen wars and rumOrS and state OF gener&e
wlckedness prevail; but there Is one sign given
which, when 1t appeared IN conjunction with those
was to stamp the very time itself beyond the p0ssi
olit1 0l doubt to all true Chrtstlans-nameiy, tho
appearing Of evil spirits or Antcnrist. That Anu
entlv study the Bible and their own mental con-
seriousness There Ia new element In tho
world, for though the interference OF evil spirits
point OF belief, VINO. until within the last i've yearG
could say, 81 see them with other than the eye OF
faith ~ The present Is time OF great spiritual
blindness and poverty in vital religion. II new
star appears In the armament straigntway the dis
covery waited to the ends OF the EARTH and It's In
nuence upon our earth sought to be computed, but
the FAR more wonderful phenomenon OF beings OF
another sphere being almost SenStbly perceived
calls forth not even comment, even from those
VINO call themselves the watchmen OF the Lord. y
give warning OF danger 20 the people. Although
we are not told the very "day and hour" OF the
Lords coming. yet GOD has told OF .tslgn" that
shall immediately precede 1t. to warn the faithful.
that they may be walking IN tulness OF light when
blinded world. A. WATCHER,
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New YEARS. in Brooklyn.

The citizens OF Brooklyn, in accordance with the
time -honored custom, expect tomorrow TO be
wished "Happy New Year." and those who are
not win certainly have just cause TO feel sighted
The majority Of the residents OF the City OF
Churches have every reason to feel happy, having
plenty OF money and no reason to complain Of
lack OF Time to spend IT, The Mayor will tell them
In his annual message to the Board Of Aldermen
next week that there Ii no reason why they should
not be happy; that the large number OF new build
ings during the past year Is proof that the
city growing in prosperity and increasing rapidly
IN population; that the East River Bridge. now IN
course'of construction, and many other public I'm.
provements Is calculated TO make Brooklyn one OF
the best cities In the United states In which 10
reside.
The Reform Committee are insisting however,
that they can see no cause Tor happiness; that
there has been 80 much extravaganza IN the
public departments the taxes have Increased 70 an
extent sufilcient 70 cause the property owners 70
nee from the city. They confidently expect the
the past few months. VIII DO adopted a. soon ~ the
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In England New Years merrymskinRs have been
almost immemor1al though IN recent lines, ike the
Lord Mayors show aud the securing OF the White
Horse and much Of the other rude holiday mirth
that once made the land Of our ancestors known a.
"Merry Englandu they have been snorn or great
deal OF their ancient glory. As In scotland, New
Years Eve was honored with convivial rites. The
bead OF the house assembled his family around
huge bowl OF spiced ale, bearing the singulary
obscure utlc OF lambs wool-probably derived from
and having himself pledged the health and happi.
ness all present In the expressive saxon phrase,
"Wass haei, J" took hearty imbibation and tnen
passcd round the bowl 10 the rest OF the company.
Prom the purpose for which II used this drink
ing weasel WAS known ~ the wassai or wassel bowl
% famuiary spoken OF In later days by small poets
OF the DICK swiveller school-the glorio Apolos
Of the pothouse. This was the custom In great
naturally seized the opportunity for 'making Q
RAISE" and somewhat In the fashion OF the Christ
mas waits, peramDulated the streets OF the village
Eve. carrying q bowl decorated with ribbons ana
begging Tor the means 70 hu with steaminR Liquor.
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THE PACIFIC COAST.


The Fair.CrittendeK Murder Casc-NIrs. Fairs
Counsel Moves for "a New TrisI-Wreck of u
British Tug in the Straits Of Magellan
Massacre Of the Crew.
SAN FRANCISCO. June l. 1871.
Court opened at ten O'Clock. Judge Campbell
moved for Judgment to be rendered according 10
the verdict.
Mr.. Cook moved for new trial, asking to argue
some points before sentence on statements con-
tanned in aflldavts in his possession The afidavit
of Mrs. Smith, stating she knew Mrs. Fair In vir
GINA City, and her reputation there was goods also
knew Crittenden. who told her he was engaged to
marry Mrs. Fair. Anldavlts were read from seve
raj residents Of Truckec, stating that Beach, one OF
the jurors on The late trial. when there, expressed
decided opinion against Mrs. Fair at the time OF the
shooting, saying he would hang her were he on the
jury
An AFFIDAVIT was read by tho prosecution of H. NJ
Beach. denying having expressed an opinion at the
time or the shooting OF having read an account of
the shooting. A number OF aflldavits from mer-
chants and others were introduced, testfyng to the
good reputation OF Mr. Beach.
The motion Tor q new trial was renewed on
grounds given in the afildavlts and bill OF excep-
tons, and opposed By Judge Campbell, who asked
for the case TO be continued I'LL tomorrow.
The Court adjourned at three O'Clock. The pris-
oner was perfectly composed. The court room was
crowded at the opening, number OF ladies being
present.
Joseph Lerrtz, a seaman OF the British steam tug
Princess Louisa, wrecked in the Straits OF Magellan
has arrived here on sailing vessel He reports ali
the rest OF the crew Killed or made prisoners
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Acquiesce in the Treaty o, Warrington
Health OF Nr. Gladstons.
TELEGaAm 10 the new roax Maslp.

LoSpos June I. 1871.
rhe Times OF to-day, IN an editorial white admit
ting that n Ia hard for the Canadians 10 yield their
fisheries to the Americans without the advantages
OF reciprocity In trade expresses the earnest hope
that Canada VIII Loyalty rs,ify the treaty Of wash
ington.
MR.. GLADsrosE's HEALTH IMPROVING.
Mr.. Gladstone has been indispcsed. but n no~ "a
better health.
coLLIgas' strike
The Golfers OF south wales have resolved to
strike unless they are conceded an advance OF ave
per cent In wages.
THE WRECKED STEAMER CRESCENT cry.
Some specie and cotton have been saved from the
wreck Of the steamship Crescent CITY.
THE BANK or ENGLAND.
The regular weekly statement VI the Hank %
England Published to-day. shows that the amount
OF bullion vault is E2ed 900 greater than last week
Proceedings Of the House ~ Csm.ess.
LONDON. June 4, issi.
In the House OF Commons tonight Viscount I'm.
field stated that the government could not receive
Mr.. Stuart Us Minister rom Paraguay, because he
was British subject.
motion to abolish the ONCE OF Lord PRIV Seal
was lost.
Adjourned.
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hts quarters NJ opinion % him "A that no ought 20
pA.a lis w0uid MAKE q splendid 0frcer. some of
tie CADET laugh ~ hlm because ne wont smoke.
ant ~ complains ~ hlving heard more hard swear
Ina since NJ came 10 West Point than he heard
~ ~ M he'nre nut he has such extraordinary
nniions extraordinary m q Vest Point view-of
MhM good man should be, int ! think he
would make capital nnfis~earng missionary,
~ capitsl oNcsr. tf he could diyest himself
~ nc ~AN itke marriage aspect ~ wonan's rights
he would maze grtaf headway win even mis- most
mNetethie aniatwnisis Al the rel giOus line. How
: ~ ~ = rafffAl fellow Apd even N he may be
~NhA mlkei - - the extent 0f his relation
49, " fNruus rer44As abnuf whom I vii report.
Nv WI fr.leenA and !, % all appearances, ~
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TsleGRAN TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

PORT Az PRINCE, May SOL
Via HAVANA, June l. 1871.
The Legislature Is discussing the terrible financial
condition OF the country Every Senator has pet
measure for Its Improvement and plans to exchange
the old currency for the new. Government is to
contract for loan to establish q national bank
COMMERCE.
lockwood Is abundant. The arrivals or coffee are
insignificant.
ROYAL ANNIVERSARIES.
The anniversary OF the birthday OF Queen Victoria
and OF King Amadeus were celebrated with great
pomp.
THE HORNET.
The Hornet continues to be closely watched by .
Spanish war vessei. Her new captain has arrived
from New York with new boiler and machinery
Her repairs are continuing TO be made actively and
silently. The Spaniards made an unsuccessful at
tempt to purchase or CAPTURE the Hornet.
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proschsa unless zoo v,ss . sns ne ensm. rsrs
when one Of these morntrEa 10 hnttrreN
Oppose bsrrsea N esrthworks earth
MAKE po~ston r. orposs sas br~As. prel~r-
Simply 70 shop saopnohinr bud shop
We want lhs n TIE reason VIZ IN net bm surprss1
the difference "a the sss ~ ala h~tv~n he 1th ~
Apri 18th OF MAY. but . 81
What 10 action and tsN ths peep Wat
should be done let then Do n haze aprs fbsa 80
third line of defence fFn th@ Porte a. ou~n th~
Pon de IA Concorae which VII utss ne fsmoas -ess u
Rue Rivoi. Receive, 4e. q. CLIk1kkr.
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LATEST FROM FRANCE.
Newspaper Protests Against Mo-
narchical lntrigues.
Measures Taken to Disin-
feet Paris.
TELEGRAM 70 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

PARIS, June /, 1871.
Entry and exit will be free on Saturday for
foreigners on identification OF their papers.
DisINFECTING THE CITY.
Active measures are In progress for disinfectng
tho city.
Many shops are yet closed.
SIGNIFICANT HINT.
The Journal dss Debats says the men OF the 4th OF
SEPTEMBER have outlived their time.
REPUBLICAN SUPPORTERS.
Other papers support Theirs and the republic.
protest against monarchica intrtgues, and demand
the transfer OF the Assembly to Paris.
PARIS MUST SUBMIT.
The Gdulots says Paris must submit TO the viii of
france
Pyat and Grousset Nos Arrested.
BRUssKLs June 1. 1871.
report reached this city to-day that Felix Pyat
and NJ. Groussct had been arrested In Switzerland,
bus telegram from Berne tonight denies Its truth.
General Cluscret ON the Defenccs Of Paris.
Tue following Is O copy OF q letter sent by General
.Cluseret TO the Crt du Peuple and other kindred
prints, shortly before the collapse OF the Com.
mune:-
MT DEAR coLLRAeuR-Th difference. between our de.
oome e me 81 10 'Sr the silence ruiz
q c,.u on to q.
e.rueton Of and his activity bar
cfder a. the BaSrers the Place du Rot de Rome
Ind the Place dEylau. That triangle forms natural place
darwss; II added the Place wagram and barricadq
me limited comprised between the gate OF fasy and
he gate Of GrenSlie provide second sao. stronger
Than the nrs had gwen orders to Colonel Ro':e 70 have
ne custom Of military hierarchy had given direct orders
20 Coyen 4AArd, sr In presence OF Colonel kosse a.
Vas aware the latter the he would attend TO-
Not satisfied with this on the SECOND dag after my arrest
Wrose Coyen Proto and to the executive commission 70
give their whole attention to these indispensable works
Have ny orders been carried out? am told not II i'm
portAn that they should be- and that without delay They
be within twenty -four hours the population will work
with VIII but We want no amateur Mt the Barrere de
rEoIs at The rroeadero wagram, or the Rondpoin, OF
Rivo These works, which ordered a. measure OF
pecaution, have become necessary now that
Ing absence the enemy has been
especially after committing that bIunder OF allowing
the Bot de BouoGne 70 BE- invaded that movement
watched night and would taken place
bad been there Now have 70 Withstand regular
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OPENING of THE SEASON At sAsATosA.

SARATOGA, N. Y, June 1, 1871.
All the large hotels here--she Congress, Msssrs.
Hathorn Co.; the Grand Union, Warren Leland,
and the Clarendon, Charles r. Leland-opened last
night and to-day In nne STYLE and number OF ar.
rivals are reported at EACH The prospects are that
the will be the most brilliant Saratoga has
ever known. and unusual preparations have been
made for the reception Of guests.
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~. TORS June I. 1871.
Jcn Maze. with his trainer; Dicg HOLLYWOOD rcfe-
aud several brulssr. % thss cav lcf Tor Kansas
CITY last evening
n Is reported that a light has teen arranged %
take place there between Jack MADDEN and Yankee
sullivan. q novice from the ralns
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KENTUCKY AID GREAT EASTERN RAILROAD.

CINCINNATI, June l. 1871
The stockholders Of the Kentucky and Great East
ern Railroad organized by eecting ". s. Cutler,
General J. q. Fremont, OF New YORK; Jas. +. Brady
OF Pennsylvania; General N. r. Banks, OF Massachu-
sets; Colonel w. Norton DIR. John M. Duke OF Ken.
lucky, and A. J. Holder, Of Ohio directors. Al a
meeting OF the Board OOlone Morton was elected
President; James r. Brady. treasurer, ana T.
wrightson, OF Kentucky, secretary.
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TELEGRAM 70 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

TEIcuhNM " NEW VUHN HcnNIu
LISBON. June l, 1871
There has been such opposition to the Ministry in
the discussions the Cortes Of the scheme for ras
ing ways and means to meet tho public expendl-
lures that the project Of law has Deen considerably
modified.
PREPARATIONS TO RECEIVE DOM PEDRO l.
Great preparations are being made tor the rccep.
ton OF the Emperor OF Brazil VINO is daily expected
in Lisbon ON his tour through Europe and the
United States.
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N U : r n z N rs

- mo east side houses OF amuse>
roSf rAsrOr~ 70 to Affected ike their NOR.
men' 40 no' see" the state Of the weather. Al,
pfe'ehuoas twas ne audience was far in al.
of the usual nurn-. ,,t ,hs no.n, :, .''
variety business 81 the nrst p ay.m.,,e 800.
tifn snow was Illustrated ~ al, aoo.,.se y"
Mr.. Pastor played the hezrA s, IN. -,
a very good natured manner. - -,
dramatic sketch Mr.. Carlton threw SO ,,,..
touches 81 paihos Into ms Irish ballads n tnm
regretted that something a little less a. ana IN
those songs he sang last night could not be 70 any
tins city Tor him. Miss jenny 6imer II piGA 90
must be great infection Ia her. The aitractioT6 -
the evening, however. seemed % be IN the last piece,
which was evidently concocfed for the two ngmfng
men who figured In n. Barney Aaron and Arthur
Chambers After some excellent sparrng on both
sides Donncy won the battle, "a I'm duty bound
according 20 history, and the performances closed
with his achievement.
NswooMB ARLNGroS's MrSsTRELs.-This
pretty little minstrel nall, In Invent eighth street,
seems to be quite favorlte with the upto public.
Though the weather last evening not favorable
for indoors, the performances were well attended.
They have two good ballad singers, surridRe and
Harry Percy. Arlington and sam Price n end men
have all the requisites for their potion In fact, ono
would think that Price had studied Delsartes
theory OF dramatic Expression" a. he seems able
to amuse his audience without saying anything.
They have song and dance artist with the cassi-
cal name or Cincinnatus. His dancing IL good. bus
his negro dialect has cocknev twang about L. A
cOmica sketch. called mot quite sucn q Fool A.
He Looks" was produced FOR the hrst time last
evening" William Arlington In the principal part.
to which he does full justice. Like most of these
sketches there Is not much In n. hut sufficient new
erheless to seEd the audience home In the best
sibe humor.
BRyANT's MISsTRELs.-Thi cosey little nook.
where Menus masked In tan grlns nigh lily, making
most extravagant "mugs' to touch the disabilities
of his audience yesterday afternoon devoted to
the benefit OF the old favortc, Nelse Seymour. lie
n for hia IN n
drawn out knight OF the buskn has a many friends
on as he has OH the boards. That quiet penetrating
hnmor which so characterzes tho acting VI this
gentleman touches hrs audience ike flashes OF light
ming, and as ne stands And smiles at them
one almost fancies he enjoys IL as much "a they do.
In the evening the regular bill was played. "rhe
Black Brigands' being the attraction. Mr. Bryant
as Queen Of the Brigands. Dan Is not so entirely
happy In this inpersonlton as others we have seen
MIN assume during the season. The house last
night was not crushing One IL Ia certainly time
to give this we'll worn piece little breathing spell.
Perhaps TRANSFORMING may have something like the
effect produced on dying plants and delicate rose
trees
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VIEWS CT TIE PAST.

JUNE ?.
lsc5-Greai britain rescinaed her recognition Of the
south A. q heiligerenL
1880 The NO ropery" r,ots insiigatsa by Lord
George Gordon commenced ~ Lonion.
iTd-An earthquake nearly destrOscd the CITY ~
Cairo. Egypt. and Killed ~ 90 q us inAsbi-
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the HARVARD CLASS Boar RscsS.-on saturday
next the annual Cas- face. VI Harvard Will tass
place at eleven A. NJ. on the Charles river course
There arr two races open % crews frOfn the differ
ent classes and from the ScleniInc aud Law schools
The first race will he Tor the nrsf class crews.
course three miles, prizes, the Beacon cup aud slk
silver goolets ior winch ony two crews entered
IN lolows:-
Junior-g. s. Russell. stroke; q. A. Gould. W. G.
Lorinu. =. TresdseiI, A. %, hapgocd, n. ~. ,.
smith, how.
Freshinan-R- ". Dana. III. aroke: w. q.
Sanger. H. ]. Morse, &. y. Low, e. W. Waite; A. l.
Devens bow.
only one crew. the Junior. IN made up The Fresh
men propose 10 he ON hand, however aud should
the race come OF ~ Will be over twomile course.
pnze ak silver goblefs. The second Junior crew ~
a. follows:-f H. Hall, stroke: 4. q fct0n. az. A.
:. Brd, r. q. severance g. A. Gibson; y Gray.
bow.
The University crew promises ~ he the strongest
team that the college has cent out since g. All the
men are experienced hands. two of tneIn-bass aud
RIce-havIng been selected to row IN the oxford
Harvard match. Five OF them are from the senior
Class. The six VIII PROBABLY consist o. q. Has, -.
stroke; A. Tucker. ~; 4. n. Rice, II: g. l. Jones
~; W. 7. sanger, II: \. q. Reel, II. bow.
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''vcrily! virtuc Hath Its own RswnrdY,--
Thus saith the poet, or some elseno II
the application We just now call attention While '.Mans
inhlmanty 10 man makes countless thousands
kNoAs great genius has proved blessing innumcrAblo
ny rads Of the human race Tnats what's tbs MATTER
knox not only covers multitude of but . muttudnou.
host OF snnsrs. Hit him again He's gotta peuty az
nendA paiv eais received BroadwAv corusr * Ruitea
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PARIS REPORTS.
TEleCRAmS TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

The Newspapers Divided i'm sentImen mt There
Withdrawal Equivalent to n krvolutiou-Thc
Theatres-The Steele scized-Execution.
Ceased-Four Hundred Barricades.
PARIS June /, 1871.
Tho French journals are greatly divided IN senti-
ment as to the future or the country. The opinion,
Bten-P1bic, PotiQu,, Silc.e and Constitutionae,
favor the continuance OF the republic. The Temps,
National and Putrie are very guarded in their
comments upon the situation.
WHAT THEIRS WITHDRAWAL WOULD BE.
The opinion thinks the Withdrawal OF NJ. Theirs
would be equivalent to a revolution.
AGAINST THE BoNAPARTIsTs
The Steele says NJ. Theirs Ia as energetic against
the Bonapartists as the Reds Tie Figaro favors
monarchy
THE THEATRES.
Marshal MacMahon's authorization is required for
the opening OF the theatres.
ROUGH ON NEWSPAPERS.
The sale OF newspapers on the streets Ia pro-
nlbted. The SiSc,e was seized this morning.
EXECUTIONS CEASED
Executions have ceased. The prisoners are now
on trial at Versailles
FOUR HUNDRED BARRICADEs.
The barricades In Paris numbered 400.
The Troops Less PopuIar-Refugccs Return
ipx-Prnssian Guards Goiug Home.
LONDON, June l, 1871.
The London Times special despatch from Paris
says the Versailles troops not now popular
when they entered Paris. because OF the severe mea
sures taken by them against the population.
REFUGEES RETURNING.
Large numbers OF Frcnchmen and foreigners are
returning to Paris to resume their commercial and
manufacturing operations.
PRUssIAN GUARDS GOING HOME.
A despatch from st. Denis TO-DAY says that two
poUfmpn,s or fhe Cuards nave returned tn Germany
and that their places nave been supplied by other
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NOVEL SuIr.-Fiftecn years ago Miss Susie
Evans, OF Guford. n. u, sold god watch-key 70
Curtis Cooper for eve lamb ard rs increase antii
she WAS twenty-one years Old. The gir has reached
the age specified and rs u was contracted that the
increase OF the lamb was tn 10 lambs. by birth
or exchange, Miss Evans would be entitled 81 the
ena OF 0teen years TO s,o64 eve lambs These Mr.
Cooper does not happen 70 nave atout him ~ pay
No With and ne " sued fQg TIE amount
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INFECTED SOUTHERN PoRTs.-Governor Warmoth.
OF Louisiana, has issued his proclamation OF quar-.
antne take effect from and after the lat day Of
June next The places declared injected are
Havana. Matanzas, Trinidad, Cardenas, Santiago.
all on the Island OF Cuba; Port Royal anu MtntegO
Prince. on the island OF ST. Domingo; the Islands or
St Thomas, Martinique and Gaudaloupe; Cam
peachy, Yucatan; Belize IN Honduras; Vera Cruz,
Alvarada, Tampico, Matamoras and Tuxpan, In
Mexico; San Juan, In Nicaragua; Chagres, Aspin-
wall and Porto Bello. IN Central America; Mara
Rio Janeiro, Para, Cayenne, Buenos Ayrcs. In
South America, and Nassau, New Providence.
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HAYTI.

Discussing the Financial Question-Commerce-
Royal Anniversarics-Th Hornet
Still Watched
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WAR IN ASIA.
Herat Taken by Treachery.
TELEGRAM 10 THE NEW YoRK HERALD.

LONDON. June ], 1871
The Times has despatch from Bombay to the er
feet that Herat fell into the hands OF Yakoob Khan
through treachery ana that the Governor was killed
In battle
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Early yesterday morning . hot blast furnace In Hinge
iands Iron Works. s. Lous, exploded, severely woundng
TIE exrlosoa was caussd By The soc"muls
0e ga
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The HOAX ABOUT BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'5 Disk
In reference to the story that a writing desk Of
Benjamin Franklin was lately sold in New London
for ten cents the Mercury says:-"This hoax has mad
It's run. The desk referred to has been in the Aer.
curry office many years and was formerly used In
Judge Josiln's school, and Benjamin Franklin never
used II saw 10. We had no further for 1t amt
II sold at auction for all II was worth. It's now
used for q peanut standn