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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-14
THE HAMPTON Rods CONFERENCE.
The Union Rcpudiated by the Rebel Com.
mis- ,innorr.


from the Montgomery tAla.l Mail. May 81
In an article referring 10 the celebrated Hampton
Roads conference, The Mon, gomery Ala.j MAI
says
We have had the official account OF what trans
PRED IN pursuance of the odciaI Instructions com
municated TO The Confederate commissioners before
they leu richmond. But we have aad no record
Of what transpirci ia which those Instructions
dtd not relate. number % the witnesses
OF that transaction. however, are yet alive,
and II what We are goiag 10 state IS not IN
accordance with tho facts, they VIII no doubs
set Us right. We have our Information from gen
tlenali OF the highest responsibility who had 1t from
one OF tie Confederate Comm ssoners in person,
that the single word "Clionp was written by Mr..
Lincoln at the ead OF blank sheet o.
narer ana that NE confederate commissioners
We're told ID write beneath That word their
own terms, and that those terms would be ac-
ceptcd. Mr. Stephens aud Mr. John A. Campoe.l
favored the acceptance OF the terms TINS oncred.
but having been hcdged in by Instructions that they
not ~ liberty TO transgresS the last hope Of
the South withered with the destruction OF that COM
paratively Insignificant scrap 0. paper.
fhc question was not whether cur pride would
have been wouaded, but whether our true interests
offered by Mr. Lincoln. Subsequent events settled
that question AMI settled ~ In manner that iutiy
justified Mr.. Stephens and Mr. Campbell. Far
the constitution 1t was then taan to wait
and be forced back under the wreck that
the constitution subsequently became we
all feel now that 1t would have been better ana
that Mr.. stephens foreknew or foresaw at hampton
Roads what We nave been gradually learning during
the seven years that have since transpIred only
shows, as we said before that although shut up in
Liberty Han Dy the decree OF adverse crcuns
the counseis OF his matured wisdom ought no more
10 be sighted than II he were the acknowledged
leader OF the whole national party.
ThuS much we have said IN explanation OF what
has been heretofore alleged by the I, and because
IL was called forth under circumstances thar uphed
some doubt OF the authenticity OF the event referred
TO- IL will be seen that we DO not undertake To voUch
Tor That authenticity, out nevertheless, first
heard OF the matter several years ago as mere on
az and afterwards had 1t as delivered by one OF the
commissioners To u gentleman OF tins c.ty we lelt
that IL was one OF those unwr.ten scU ps or history
none the less true for having escaped ,Ae historic
pen, which we were at liberty 10 use or not as we
Thought proper. We were not authorized 10 make
public the name OF our informant but we presume
that he has no objection to our communicating IL TO
any dOubter who may mink proper U deMand u.
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NOTES FROM LONG BRANCH.


The hay grounds are In full blossom.
new engine house is being erected near the old
depot.
order.
Ten elegant cottages are to be erected near the
West End HOTEL
Lester Waack has leased his cottage, ''Thc Hut,n
to gentleman OF New York, for $4,000.
large gang Of men are a. work grading and lay
ing out the grounds around the new depot.
The village people expect that this VIII be the
gayest season that ever was known ut the Branch.
All the bath houses that were demolished last
fall will be restored, with additional accommoda
tons.
The Long Branch railroad track has been repaired,
Strengthened and smo0tnet, and the cars cleaned
and painted.
Some Of the hotels have discarded the pigeon hole
system Of slowing away guests, and have enlarged
their rooms.
N. Howard Maps is laying ont and Deautlfyng
grounds adjacent to the cemetery at Mechanicsvllle
TO make emetery lots.
Around the '.Villagc" there IL rumor anoat about
paved sidewalks. They are sadly neglected and
there is nothing more needed.
II is rumored that there will be considerable
change made IN the hotel managers but no one can
give any definite idea regard TO the changes
The United States Hotel Is being enlarged by an
addition or one story to the ''old part.n The
recent storm did considerable damage TO the furn-
ture.
President Grant and his family are expected TO
occupy the Generals cottage during the first week
IN June. The President Will bring with him from
Washington all OF his horses and carriages.
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LoNpoN Monty MAgKET.-LoNDoN, May ls-l BOP NJ
Consos closed at g3's Tor both money the account
United states nvewtnty bonds, 1852 eOa sS5 oId al
1867, 92Aa tenfortcs. ss5S.
ABS. 81. per cwt
LIvrspoot CorroN MAnxKr--LIvrRrool, Nav 1913 30
r Mrbc market closed buoyant. Middng uplands 75sd
a71Sd; mdding Orleans, Sssd. 7xd The sales OF the
day have been b0O bales Including 1000 for eYpo ana
speculation. Sales Of ship named at New Orleans
have been made at 7szd Tor mlddns and ship
Mcbarleston or Savannah At I'D. for midilng
LIyERrooL PRovIsroSs MARKET.-LIvERPooL, May
1.-THE market u heavy. Pork 6<s. per bbl for fire
western prime mess Beef 106s 3D. fierce OF S
for extra prime Lard 6ls 3D. per cwt Cheese ca 6
per cwt. for the best grades OF American nne.
FRANKFORT MONEY MARKHT.-FRANKroIT, May I2-
evening states hvetwenty bonds closed s6 "a
ASrwKRr PRODUCE MARxRr.-AHrwKRr, Nay r.
Petroleum closed nj 10 francs for fine pale American
BREMEN PY1RoLKUM MARKEr--BRrpRE, NAY la-pe-
Hoepnal psVled ~ tAalsss " assss
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ASSOCIATION FOR REFRIENDiNG CHILDREN.

The objects OF this association are, first to reform
degraded girls, and, second to rescue the children
Of degraded parents. The association aims to ac-
complish these objects by securing The voluntary
cooperation OF the child in erecting It's own REFORM
Children who cannot be had thus TO cooperate IN
their own reformation become subjects for other
institutions. Fence It viii be seen that this associ-
alton IN 40 way trenches upon ground already occu-
pied by any other Catholic charity, and
that iJ Is intended to stand midway between
asy,ums where poverty must be the essential
condition Of admission ana where vice 49,
as Tar possible. excluded, and those
on the other hand, into which both vice and poverty
are admitted, out where, Tor sclf-cvidenG reasons
they subjected to more rigid discipline ana
restraint. II IS not the purpose Of TIE association
10 nave lhesc uepiaNeu cniidren comnltteu Nv the
courts TO iher care, but that they shall come 10
trem voluntarily or at the solicitation those who
visit them IN their wre tcbed haunts ana so.cailed
homes. They are fed ana clothed, instructed the
knowledge of their faith and in the rudl-
ments OF a common school education, taught
the various branches OF industry, and after
circumstances, they ore provided with employment
and placed N position TO earn their own living.
Nor docs the association lose sight of them here.
When their occupations permit they are encouraged
TO spend Sundays and holidays at the House. ana
they understand that when temporarily out OF EN-.
ploymcnt they return here Their home. On the
18th March, 1870. the association established Itself
III 3l6 West Fourteenth street, but mas since re-
moved 10 2i7 East Thirteenth street, where aona-
lions OF money, clothing and provisions win be
gladly received. AZ tue annual meeting the follow.
Ing report was read:-Tota receipts, so,456: total
expenditure, s9,24s; balance in hand,
s22S. Total number OF children received, lol;
sent to other institutions, Sisters CT Mercy 2;
Good shepherds, I; ST. Frances Hospital, IL: pro-
Eided with emposmenr. IS; restored TO parents 5.
OF mis- number the oldest was eighteen years The
youngest two years. In addition there is an average
OF ten meals aaily supplied children nor residing
in the House.
lar, commencing May TO- is to be held by the
ladics connected with this charity at Apollo Hail.
l,a93 Broadway, near twenty eighth street.
The house ~ under the care and direction Of Mrs
Waller :. Starr, President; Mrs. George " Ilecker
vice President; MIS- Dr. Elinet, Treasurer; Mrs. NJ.
Il. McB Dwell, Secretary.
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Resolution Requesting President Grant TO Re-
Hopen the Case Of Fifz John portcr-Election
Of Officers.
BosTON, May IL,


The Filtn Army Corps society, at It's annual re-
union. adopted Tie following resolution with but one
dissenting vote -
Resolved That Of additional evidence affecting the
developed the close OF tho and of opinion
which the officers and soldiers under him
ained in regard to the matter Eecful petition
scented the President %: the United
the Filth Army corps requesting him reopen the case of
commander General fhz John Porter order Jus
tce may be done him.
The society elected the following onlcers:-
Iyestdsat-GeneTal Joshua l.. Chamberlain, OF
Maine.
wee P1esidents-General James McQuade OF
Utica, " \, ana General G. w. Roberts, OF Bangor
Me.
.Secretdry-Coloncl George NJ. Barnard, OF Boston.
Ttedsaer-Generai +. 1. Locke, OF sew York.
Erecuttrc CO1nnutee-Gcnerai Andrew Dennison
OF Baltimore; General James Groyune, OF Philadel-
phia; General Locke. OF New York; Colonel ]. W.
Mahon OF Boston, aud Colonel A. p. Martin OF Bos-
ftIl.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-14

DISTINGUISHED visitors-ArrivaI Of tho Great
Republic.

Republic.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 49, 1871.
Among the passengers by the steamer Ajax, from
Honolulu, were Hon. ID. McBryde Judge OF the
Hawaiian Fourth DIstricG Court; Hon. w. A. Wilde
man, Judge OF the Supreme Court-the latter leaves
for Europe overland. Sir Charles Clifford. OF New
Zeaand, who Is going to Europe to make arrange.
ments for line OF English steamers between the
islands OF New Zealand and this port. and Captain
Burton, OF the British Army, are also passengers.
The steamship Montana arrived this morning rom
Guaymas ana Mazatlan with rorty-hve passengers
and $334, 600 treasure.
The steamship Great Republic also arrived this
morning from China and Japan. she has thrty-two
passengers Tor san Francisco including three
japanese students twenty-five passengers for New
York. including ten japanese, and seventeen pas
sengers for Europe. The Great Republic also brings
for New York S54 packages OF tea, S44 packages or
silk and SEVENTH five packages OF miscellaneous
articles; for Chicago. ssl packages OF tea, and for
Europe, eight bales OF silk.
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WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT. !
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, May 1880 L. NJ.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON May I3--T:30 L. NJ.
synopsis for the Past T,Centy jou Hours.
The weather remains unchanged on the California
coast. The barometer has risen west OF Nebraska
with continued light and heavy rains. u mas risen
on the lakes and in the Mississippi Valley, aud has
fallen slowly In the Made ana Eastern states. Par
TALLY cloudy and clear weather, with fresh and
light winds have generally prevailed east or
the Mississippi An or low pressure
Is Indicated some distance or the Fast Atlantic
coast The ram prevailing Friday evening in North
Carolina, after extending 10 Delaware, ceased in
that region. but has continued very persistenty on
the North Carolina coast with hight norlhwestcrly
Winds
JTObObIUtes
II is probable that the North Carolina storm will
slowly move eastward without extending into the
interior. No material change Is indicated for sun
day east OF the Mississippi Cloudy and rainy
weather are probable west OF Iowa.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-14
CHINA.

Duties ON Opium Increased by the Canton
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Preparing for u Foreign
War.
SAN FRANCISCO May 49, ISL
The steamer Great Republic brings the intelligence
that the Canton customs authorities have treDled
duties ON opium and laid tariff on all native goods
coming from Hong Kong, not hitherto exacted.
The existing forts arc being greatly strengthened.
New forts are being constructed further up the
Peiho, and other preparations are being made ndi-
catIve OF an anticipated foreign war;
Generally the condition of emma and Japan Is sat
isfactory
The Great Republic brought 12o Chinese passen-
GERS
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CoSpORA TON WsANikG.

The fiat OF the Board Of Apportionmcnt desig-
mating the papers which will hereafter have the
exclusive right TO he considered corporation organs
has already had the eject OF causing the
death OF three or the back-alley sheets which
have heretofore lived or the Official pap they
dozen others Will have TO go by the board. so far
only eight OF the nine weekly papers TO be entitled
to the corporation advertising have been designated,
and speculation Is rife among Interested parties IA
TO what the ninth will be. When sne announcement
Is made there VIII be no lrue disapp0lntmeut in
political circles
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-14
CIVIL RIGHTS IN KENTUCKY.

Louisville NcRroes Asserting their Rights 10
Ride IN street Cars-Ncwsboys Take n
Hand In the Fight.
LOUISVILLE, May 10, 1871.
There were many attempts yesterday by the
negroes in various parts OF the city TO ride In the
horse cars causing considerable excitement, and
the result Is subject OF much an xous discussion as
there Is reason 10 apprchcnd serious trouble unless
the mat;eris wisely and firmly managed In several
instances negroes were elected from the cars, aud
In one instance negro was thrown from car
window.
In another instance some newsboys attacked an
offending African and were beating him when the
police inierIcred, but the boys mingled with the
crowd and escaped. Crowds gathered on each oc-
casion threatening n riot.
More than once a ear was given mp 10 the negroes
ana they rode away cxultng, and amid the waving
OF nandkerchiels aud applause by spectators or
thcir OW n race. =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-14
VIEWS OF THE PAST.
MAY IL.

MAY IL.
1664-Battle OF Rcsaca; General Sherman defeated
the rebels.
Io53-Battle or Jackson, Miss General Grant de-
fcatcd the rebel General Joe JohnstO1is f0rccs.
Isl4Fcrdnand VII restored TO the throne Of spain.
JQ0-Eing Henry Nv. Of Erapce assassnHtcJ ~
JiayalGac, IN Paris
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the EPISCOPAL CHURCH TROUBLES IN CHICAGO.
Chicago. Nav La.

NHiUAuO, MAY u, 1911,
The Rev. J. Cotton Smith, OF New YORK. will
preach for Mr. cheney tomorrow, and IL il an
nounced that upon subsequent Sabbaths the Tynxs,
OF New York. the Rev. Mr. SABINE ana other prc;ni-
ncnt Eastern 0ergymcn will occupy Mr.. Cheney's
mint.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-14
OBITUARY.
VILLA M M. Eenton.

DETROIT, May 13, 1871.
william NJ. Fenton, at one time Lieutenant
Governor Of Michigan, and Colonel OF the Eighth
Michigan Infantry during the rebellion one OF the
Oldest ana most prominent citizens OF the Saginaw
yaliey, and for years the eading democratic poli.
ucIan OF TINS STATE died ut his residence ~ Flint
Aims morning.
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TOLEDO, Ohio, May Ia 1871.
John Greiner, OF New Mexico author OF the IA
nous LOG Cabin Songs' OF 1910, died from paraly.
sis TINS forenoon. He was representative 10 the
Grand Lodge OF Odd Fellows OF ONO which has lust
closed its session here. His remains nave been
on "a Columbus
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STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION At BAL IImuse.

BALTIMORE, MAY nc, 1871.
The steamer Isaac r. Smith exploded her steam
drum this morning while leaving her wharf for the
eastern shore. Several persons belonging To tho
pQAt WeyQ severely aealdeQ nod Otherwise iaiQycd,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-14
NASHVILLE RACES.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. May 13 1871.
To-day was the hfth OF the Blood Horse Assoca.
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Here INC Two worthless put themselves INTO att-
tude Murphy made sort OF feint IN Hls direc-
tion. when the latter retrcaed about fifteen teet,
performing sort of indian dance
what could You do with man like THAR At last
the sheriff came, and they took has watch
NoUrn--he come IN through Coburn's corner;
MuRpny--No, he didn't; you'rc roo fast, yonng
fellow. TINS was accompanied by = wink, rs much
DON'T FILE IT ON roo srRoSo.)
MuRpHy-rhey lifted the snerifl's ''Icaiher,H too.
HILL How much was Ia ttY
MURPHy-Two hundred and nifty dollars.
1nls piece OF strange information appeared TO give
great delight TO the company. The reporter won
dered now Mr.. Murphy got 50 exact an inventory OF
the SheriITs wallet. nut II seemed TO be matter OF
lltte consequence 10 the rest of the party.
REORGANIZATION are the stakeholder. Mr.. Hill;
what 10 you intend To do with the money!
HiLL-Copnm says nell sue me. ] say let them
1glt for II and ihcy can nave the money when they
10. toburn never meant To fgnt. Mace SAYS to me
he wants 10 make il "a draw with me, but 1t wants
REpogTEa--when YOU got back TO Fri how Is 10
that Mace wound moi consent TO fghty
HnL-lle ab!ded oy The reIerees decision.
Copgrn wanted 10 fight in room, but Mace
wouldn't do It, nor amy such As he says,
~ don't want 20 run no RISKS like that.n
SwELf--Mace had him III The wiring fob uvah al
hour, and there wasn't 4 blow stwuck. The
thowit,es dan't come before Mace mad time to finish
UiLL--well tnats so. The sheriff told me that he
gave them lots OF time; he says he
DRILLED HIS MEN FOR AN HOUR
in tho village before he storred.
RgpoaTEn-- 10 you think they WIN dQhtg
HILL never had any iaith ~ the Canada move,
There's the referees decision, and III stand by IL
Several sporting resorts were now visited, and In
each of them some OF the fancy dcscanted on tho
afalr The only CLEAN OF intelligence that pecpcd
through an overhapging forest Of "arguelyingn was
the announcement ny hardened sport that II there
was no hitting there was
SOME OF THE pURTIEsr SCIENCE
In the sparrina Of the gadiators. Il was oscer-
f.lined that Joe Cob1m was to be found at Casey's
or, Third avenue and tbithcr the reporter went Az
pradlcted, Coburn was in the barro0m at the
ap0Ae nance p)sce surrounded BY . CROWD
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was for threeyearolds. for purse OF $780, two mil
heats. $50 entrance. SO forfeit There were nfteen
entries and i've ran, as f0llows:-
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aInanttal.

Total. SI4, 900, 900
EqaaI to $4,000 pei, mile.
The road is built in the most thorough manner and
at the lowest attanahe cost for cash
The liberal subscriptions to the Convertible Bonds Of
he Company, added to its other resources, give the
most encouraging of the early completion of
the road The portion already finished, will be seen
by the following letter from the President of the Com
pany, is doing profitable local business:
NEW YORK, Dec. ?, 1870.
"Messrs GEORGE OPDYKE & Co, New York
"GeaelReR Your favor of the LIST inst asking for
statement OF the last months earnings of the New York
and Oswego Midland Railroad is at hand have moi
yet received report OF the earnings for November.
The earnings for the month of October from all
sources were S43lO9 IL equal to s5245l0 "a per annum
the l4l miles of road, viz Main Line from Sidney
Uswego, Us miles; New Berlin Branch p miles
The road commenced to transport coal from Sidney,
Company in the latter part of November. The best in
formed on the subject estimate the quantity to he
ported the first year not less than $50 900 tons while
some estimate the quantity at 100000 tons This will
yield an income OF from s5l5OOO to S45OOOO rom coal
alone on that part of the road.
Taking the lowest these estimates it gives Tor the
l4l miles total annual earning of s399,5l0.04. The TO
tai operating expenses will not exceed fifty per cent
which leaves the net annual earnings S449 o. which
Is S24555 " in excess OF interest Of the Bonds issued
thereon.
81 should add that the earnings from passengers and
freight are steadily increasing, and that, too without,
"D. LTrTLEJOHN, President
m Y and o. Midland Railroad Co"
The very favorable exhibit presented in the foregoing
letter shows that tins road when finished, with its an
eqnalled advantages for both local and through bust
ness, must prove be of the profitable railroad
enterprises in the United States and that its First Mort
gage Bonds constitute Of the safest and most nvt
ing railroad securities ever offered to investors
For sale, exchanged for Governments and other cur
rent securities, by
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The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders OF the Bay
State Fire Insurance Company, will be held at the Com
pfny's Office. in Worcester, on MONDAY, the 9th day
of January, 1871 at 10 O'Clock A.. for the election OF
Directors. to make any alteration in the Bylaws OF the
Corporation that may seem advisable, and to &C upon
any other business that may legally come before them
Z. c. CROSBY, JR., Sec'y
Woreester dtn1 dgq
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V1HE MASSACHUSETTS CENTRAL

RAILROAD co.
The Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Central
Railroad Company. will be held at the Clint, House. in
the town OF Clinton. on WEDNESDAY, the nth day OF
January A. d. 1911 AZ l! O'Clock NJ to upon the fol
lowing subjects, to Sit:
LIST. I've election Of Directors.
"a The acceptance OF The Act Of the Legislature,
titled AN Act concerning the Massachusetts, Central
Rlilr6ad Company being apter 81! OF Acts of 1870
3d. The revision IT the bylaws.
Ith. The confirmation Of the action OF the Company
during the year 1870 and the transaction Of any business
that may be properly presented.
by order Of the Directors.
JAMES NJ. STONE. Presldcn'
ria nv ApPR CLARK
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REsT PORTO RICO MoLAssES so
- cts. per gal. For sale by
BRIGHAM 4 EAMES,
AUS du l5S Main ST. lWad0 Bloek0
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First Through Line Across the State
FIRST MORTGAGE
Seven Per Cent Gold Bonds

which issued upon this road, limited in amount
to SIG 600 per mile (whe many roads issue from 100000
to $4,000 and offered at 90 and accrued interest," in
currency About two millions and half of these bonds
have already been disposed Of leaving but small bal
ance unsold, which are being rapidly taken
The most experienced 1nancers agree that FIRST
MORTGAGE BONDS, to a limited amount, UPON
FINISHED RAILROAD which is well located for business,
are one of the very safest forms ofinyestment.
Parties desiring to frstcass security based
upon railroad practically DONE and in the hands OF
leading capitalists who have large pccunary and BUSH
ness interest in its success, will do well to apply at the
office of the Company, any of its advertised agents.
for pamphlet and map showing the characteristics Of
the enterprise.
Holders Of Government Bonds may exchange them
for Central IOwas at large present profit, beside
handsome increase of interest for long term of years.
Parties making such exchange will receive for each
81 1000 Bond 1000 Central Iowa Bond, and the follow
ing difference in cash ess the accrued interest in cur
rency upon the latter bOnd and in annual interest," this
calculation being based upon market prices of Dec 9th,
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GTATE MUTUA.L LIFE ASSURANCE

Notice Ia hereby given that the ANNUAL MEETING of
the State Mutual Life Assurance Company of Worcester
will he held at the Office of sa d Company, on WEDNES
choice of DIREeToRs, and for the transaction Of any
other business that may legally before said meet
= ing CLARENDON HARRIS, secretary.
Worcester Dec. 20, 1870 dtm d2l