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The New York herald., 1871-05-15
Fort Vanvres Occupied by the
Government Forces.
THE BREACHlNG BATTERIES READY.
Offensive Operations Progressing
Mt All Points.
Escape Of General RosSel Into
Belgium.
TELEGBAMS TO THE NEW Y0ax HERALD


We have received the following important
despatch from our special correspondent in
Versailles
VERSAILLES, Sunday night, May IA, 1871. !
Via BoULoaNE, Monday morning, May Is,
The government battery at Montretout is
now firing heavily into Paris.
AN ENTRY IMMINENT.
have just received information that the
Versailles troops, who have been in the Bois
de Boulogne for several days past, are ad-
vancing upon the enceinte of Paris An i'm
mediate entry into Paris is, therefore, immi-
nent.
ARRIVAL OF GUNBOATs.
Six gunboats belonging to the Versailles
government have arrived at Sevres and will
cooperate with the land forces in the opera
tions against the city.
RoSsEL In BELGIUM.
General Rossel is reported to have escaped
from Paris and arrived safely in Belgium.
The Brcnching Batteries Ready-Trenchcs
Opencd-Opcrations Advancins-The Village
Of vanvres Occupied.
VERSAILLES May IA, 1871.
There is nothing new to report in the line Of
military operations.
THE BREACHING BATTERIES READY.
Matters were quiet during last night. The
preaching batteries are now ready to open fire
upon the eaceiate of Paris.
TRENCHES OPENED.
A circular issued by M. Theirs says the
troops have undertaken to open trenches in
the Bois de Boulogne. Communication be-
tween Forts Montrouge and Vanvres has bee
cut.
OPERATIONS ADVANCING.
The Lyceum of the Prince Imperial in the
village of Vanvres has been occupied and ope-
rations are advancing at all points for the de-
liverance of Paris.
Later-Occupation of vanvres-Escnpe Of the
Insurgent Gnrrison-F -Frcnchmen Shot.
VERSAILLES, May 14-Evening.
The Versailles forces have occupied Fort
Vanvres.
ESCAPE OF THE GARRISON.
The federal garrison made their escape
by subterranean passage to Fort Montrouge.
Fifty guns, eight mortars and few prisoners
fell into the hands of the Versaillsts.
TRENoHMEN SHOT BY THE PRUssIANs.
1t is reported that the Prussians have shot
two of the inhabitants of the town of Yvetot,
who had beaten a German soldier.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
VIEWS OF THE PAST.

MAY Is.
1S54-An explosion in the Blackheath coal mines In
Virginia, Killed ~ miners.
l84S-lhc Communists attempted counter revOlu.
ton In Paris.
1S47-Daniel O'COnne died at Genoa. Italy.
157l-MOscow, Russia, was burned by the Tart lra
and over 200. 600 OF It's inhabitants perished.
146i-Batlc OF Hexham. England. Tie Yorkista
defeated the LancasteriaDs.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
THE BRIDGE OVER TIE HUDSON.

P0UGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, May Ia, 1871.
There was large and enthusiastic open air meet
ing here last night to celebrate the signing OF the
charter FOR bridge the HUDSON at this place.
to connect the Poughkeepsie and Eastern and Con-
nectIcut Western Railroad on the east with the Wal
kill Valley, Erie and Midland the west. This Will
make the shortest route from the East 10 the West
ana to the coal fields OF pennsylvania, 1t being i50
miles shorter than any other. Mr. Homer A. Nel-
son, Mayor II. G. Eastman and Others addressed the
meeting. Cannon were fired and 1ags and fire.
works DISPLAYED.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The steamship sicsa viii leave this port ON
Tuesday for Plymouth and Hamburg.
The mails for Europe will close ut the Post Onica
at half past eleven O'Clock A. M.
THE NEW YORK REHABILITATION for Europe
VIII be ready at hafpasr nine O'Clock in the
morning
Single copies, In wrappers for mailing. SIX cents.
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oats. n In considered that the collection Of nor0
OF the fees mentioned Is warranted by law. aud
their exaction hereafter IL therefore forbidden ~
order OF the Treasury Department.
Our Fleet in the Tropics.
The lron-clads now at Key West and In the tropics
nave been ordered to Northern navy yards. and Will
during the ensuing summer he thoroughly over.
nauiei anu cieansed. Wooden vessels will take
their place, as being cooler, and therefore Epora
comfortable IN the warmer clmntes
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
HAVANA MARKETS.

HAVANA May IT., 1871.
sugar-Busness small, but prices firm and without de-
cdd change Exported during the week from Havana
Matanzas 5000 boxes and l0CO0 hhds of which Is
boxes and all hogsheads for the States
Stock remaining In warehouses at Havana and Matanaa
and 10000 hhds Moasses Nos to To-
steady; Muscovado firm. Frcights dull. No demand
Europe Bacon in demand a 16c. lSc. Coal oil Market
supplied; tins "a; barres4 reals Flour quiet at Sl3 25
S3 9b Hams steady Lard easer kegs, l7c tins lss4c
demand at $3 S7l1 81 So Box decnng
nuoled al "a a ) reals. Hoops DECLINING.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT., J
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsnINGToN, May l4-7:30 L. NJ. J

WAR DEPARTMENT, J
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFlCER,i
WASHINGTON, May I4-7:30 p. M. }
Synopsis for the Past Ttcentg-to,T Hours
The weather remains unchanged but somewha t
warmer on the Pacific coast Clouds and rain have
extended into Nebraska, and partially cloudy
weather is reported from the Lakes The rain storm
on the coast Of Carolina has entirely cleared away
Clear weather has prevailed In the Atlantic and
Gulf States. The barometer Is now falling in the
Middle and Eastern States and on the upper lakes
The temperature has decidedly Increased In the in
terror light winds generally prevail. No reports
received as yet from the Gulf coast and the North
west.
Probabilities.
It is probable that slight storm viii be developed
on Monday west OF Illinois, and local disturbance
tonight in the middle Atlantic States. Westerly
winds are probable for the Lakes Erie to Superior
ON Monday.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
NEGRO TIsIlMlNY IN IkENIyCkY.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May IA, 1871.
The Cou,'fer-Jou'ndt will tomorrow publish
lengthy decision OF hits Honor Judge NJ.
IL. Cofer OF the Seventh judicial Dis
trct OF this State, instructing the Grand Jury
to admit negro testimony their Investigations
Judge Caler decides that negroes are citizens and
have the right to testify necessary for protection
In the enjoyment OF rights guaranteed by the consti
tuition of the United States to citizens.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

BREMEN, May IA, 1871.
connagration broke OUT in this city last night.
The fire originated in q warehouse. and being fed
by a large amount OF combustiples, spread with
alarming rapidity.
Five warehouses have been destroyed The exact
value OF the property burned mas not yet been
ascertaned but 1t is very large No loss of life has
thus far been reported.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
the BRENNAN SOCIETIES.

consolidation of the Mathew T. Brennan soce
ties throughout the city is seriously contemplated.
For the purpose of forwarding this object the presi-
dents of the Brennan societies In the different wards
will meet Tuesday evening" at eight O'Clock at Del
monicos, Fourteenth street, corner Fifth avenue In
response to a call by Mr.. W. II. Burns or the Fifth
ward acting president OF the Central Association.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
THE INAUGURATION GF GOVERNOR JEWELL.

HARTFORD, CT, May IL, 1871.
The indications are that the parace tomorrow,
upon the occasion OF Governor Jewell's inaugura.
tion. Will be quite imposing Among those who VIII
be present from other States Governors Claim,
or Massachusetts,; Perham, OF Maine. Farchild, OF
Wisconsin,; and General Burnside, OF Rhode Island,
and stewart H. WOodlord, OF New YORK.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

TOwNsEND.-On Sunday, May IA, at eight O'Clock
p. M. FRANK q. TOWNSEND, aged II years aud 6
months.
Funeral service will be helc at the residence OF
his mother, No. 6S South Washington square, this
monday afternoon, at four O'Clock.
The remains VIII be taken TO Peekskl for inter-
ment on Tuesday morning. Friends of the deceased
and OF his mother invited to attend the funeral
service.
[FOr other Deaths see Eighth Page
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
Cntswba Grape Juice Pills.

(nfNWbu
THE GREAT PURGArIvE and CATHARTIC.
Useful In all diseases affections OF the liver
sednE salts, magnesia and all purgavez caar-
Very inviting in appearance and like n confecsioo
than n medicine
FLUID EXTRACT SARSAPARILLA
the Great Blood Purifier Useful In ali blood
aud skin. Take bottles
HELMBOLD'S FLUID EXTRACT sARSAPARILLA
and box
HELMBOLDiS CATAWBA GRAPE JUICE PILLS.
In the spring months
the time that the undergoes change and medi-
c.nes have n quicker effect
Prepared by II. I. HELMBOLD.
CRYSTAL Palace Drug Store, 594 Broadway New York.
Palace Pharmacy, Gsey House, Broadway and twenty
ninth street, New YORK.
Templs OF Pharmacy, Continental Hotel, Philadelphia.
Prescriptions accurately compounded. French, German
and Spanish spoken,
Stores open all night
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Al yIitchcorIx,. Music store,

A.-Erokaw Brothers-SpeciaIty In New
stylesScoc Chevot Suits and rondon Diagonas Coats
aud Vests 2S to "a Fourth and 81 Lafayette place.
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WAR IN CENTRAL ASIA.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YoaK HERALD.

ST. PETERSBURG, May H. 1871.
Active preparations are being made for campaign
against Khiva, a portion OF Turkestan, the people
OF which country have commenced war against
Russia.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

A.-PhaiOn's New Perfume.
I LOVE YOU.
/ LOVE YOU.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
THE ROMAN QUESTION.
Herald Special Report from
Berlin.
A Clerical Petition to the EN-
peror of Austria.
He is Asked to Demand the Restoration
of Rome to the Pope.
TELEGRAM 10 IHs NEW YORK HEaALn.

We have received the following despatch
from our special correspondent in Berlin =
BERLIN, Sunday Night, May IA, 1871.
Twenty-eight archbishops and bishops of
the Catholic Church have addressed petition
to the Emperor of Austria on the Roman
question.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
INDIAN OUTRAGES.

Battle near Tucson, ArsZonu-Licutcnan
Cushing Killed and His Command Routed.
SAN FRANCISCO, May IA, 1871.
A forage train was attacked near Camp Verde,
Arizona. One Mexican was killed and another
wounded and eighty. seven cattle we're captured.
on the 9th inst. Lieutenant w, h. Cushing, win
twenty men OF the Third cavalry, were routed by
Caches, noted Apache chief, with 150 warriors, at
the whets0ne mountains. southeast OF Tucson.
Cushing, who was one or the most efficient officers
of the Territory, and one soldier Killed. The
remainder were compelled to retreat to Camp Crit
tenden. Captains Sanwo0d and Moore, with forty
men each, gave pursuit to the savages, who are
committing numerous murders.
DR.. Ghislani Durant will lecture at Stelnway Hall
on wednesday evening May IL, on the subject OF
"Refutation OF Propositions Against the Establish
meut OF Founding Asyums.n The proceeds Of the
lecture Will be given IN aid OF the Founding Asylum,
an OBJECT which strongly appeals to tue charity Of
the public
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

A.-I!erring's Pstent
CHAMPION SAFES,
23l Broadway, corner Murray street.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

Every Mother who Ressrds the Life nnd
health Of her child should possess Mrs WINSLOWS SOOrH.
ING SYRUr. Il q an old and wel tried remedy,
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
GERMANY.
TELeGaAn TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Fire in Bremen-Great Destruction Of Property.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

NIissisquoi Spring Watcr.-The enisima. ,,I4 mpS
mineral water that cures cahcsc Au "
thc kdpeyA Sold by druggists.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

Lobdcips New Mammoth Clothing Hon-o
for Boys Ready Made and Custom Prses lowest
In the city. % Broadway, corner Twenty seree@
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

Observation-Disclosures A. t:radof. No. 40 East
street, Union square, has the hono to nform ner
lsdy customers she expose. MONDAY May - instanS
folio Goods, chosen by herself while
in Paris consisting OF large assortment OF Ladies sqls OF
every stve Fine Articles MADE and Ladies' under~
clothing OF every description Also st assortment Of Ch
drpnf Xsar
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
Personal Intelligence.

General John A. Logan, United States Senator
from Illinois, is soJourning at the Fifth Avenue.
Judge r. G. Hale, of Elizabethtown is stopping
at the Hoffman House.
J. 8. McEwan, of the United States Army, is quar-
tered at the st. Nicholas.
General A. W. Dennson OF Baltimore, is quar-
tered at the Grand Central.
General James McQuade, Of Utica, Is residing at
the St. james Hotel.
r. D. Harshman and family, OF Dayton, Onio, have
apartments at the st. George Hotel.
Governor ]. 7. HOFFMAN is still at the Clarendon
Hotel.
General Phil Sheridan has returned from Boston
70 the Filth Avenue
Mr.. R Skenlngton, OF England, is a guest at the
Grand Central.
Commodore Goldsborough and family have apart
ments at the Firth Avenue.
Allen Woodroffe, of London, is sojourner at the
Clarendon Hotel.
G. valois, of the United States Army is quartered
at the ST. Nicholas.
General D. S. Stanton, Of Baltimore, is staying at
tho Grand Central.
General J. +. Glmer, Of Savannah, Is domiciled at
the Fifth Avenue.
]. L. Williams. OF Indiana, is abiding at the st.
Nicholas.
Lieutenant Dalrymple Clark, or Woolwich, Eng
land Is residing at the Grand Central.
General G. A. Forsythe Of General SherIdan's
stan, is at the Fifth Avenue.
Viscount Goderich left the Brevoort House on
Saturday evening for San Francisco.
Colonel Crosby Of the United States Army, is quar-
tered at the Fifth Avenue.
Lieutenant D. Stewart Dennison, OF the United
States Army. is domiciled at the Grand Central
]. q. Reynolds, Of Albany, is q guest at the ST.
Nicholas
General Pleasonton, Commissioner or Internal
Revenue left the Fifth Avenue Hotel for Washington
last evening.
Don Juan sosa, Vice President Of the state Of
Panama arrived in this city yesterday on the steam-
ship Ocean Queen. He is empowered by his govern.
ment to purchase $780, 900 worth of arms and NUM-
ttons OF war for the suppression OF the Herrera
rebellion against President Correoso.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

Loelaion or Oxygenated Cod Liver Om- ,..-
lung kidney akin aud blood diseases w1en Al on
re havn cnlirelY failed.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

Versailles forces to throw bridge over the
Seine has been repulsed.
IssY EVACUATED.
The federals have evacuated the village Of
Issy.
GAINING GROUND.
The Versailllsts continue to gain ground In
the direction of the Mallot Gate.
Fort Vanvres is still in possession of the
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS.
Herald Special Reports from
Versailles.
The Troops in the BOis de BoulOgne
Advancing on the RampartS.
AN ENTRY INTO PARIS IEIMIEEN 7.
>---yo<>>~~~~~~->1><~>~~~>~~~~-
Fort Vanvres Occupied by the
Government Forces.
THE BNEACHlNG BATTERIES READY.
>~>o>>~~~~~<4~.>~~o~~~o-
Offensive Operations Progressing
ut All Points.
Escape of General RosSel Into
Belgium.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

Royai HAVANA Lottery of Cuba.-Thc Onl>
clal drawing received. No. 9,aii drew &3N,0N Sold
JOSEPH BATES 4 co.,
Post olice, box i,2t Ma, . Wall strcs9>
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

IL II Altogether Wrong to TriHo with Bad
Cough Cold when remedy sure prompt and thorough
asJAYNE's ExPEcroRANr can be readily obtained Sold
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

The receipt OF The acia lst from HayAna .os
telegram ha sold the Capital fyze Of S2c0oo IN
drawing of April 10. -. =, nm
Gold AN silver, Government Securities, &c.
TAYLOR a CO., Bankers, l6 Wsp street, New York.
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

Christudoro,s Uurivalicd Hair Dye.-Soid
applied a his wig and scalp factory No Astor House,
The New York herald., 1871-05-15
TIE RETURN OF ROME DEMAND.

TIE RETURN OF ROME DEMAND.
In the petition the Emperor is requested to
inform the King of Italy that the indepen-
dence of the Pope is necessary to the Catholic
Church, and to demand that Rome and a suit
able territory shall be Immediately returned to
the Pope.
THE DUTY OF ALL THE POWERS.
of all the other Catholic Powers, and of the
Protestant Powers also, to make the demand
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

find n splendid stock OF Sheet Music at "popul
prices" Any piece OF Music published In this country
be had upon order Send for catalogue. Address BEN
w. HITCHCOCK, Publisher, - Beekman street, New
The New York herald., 1871-05-15

A.-NOt One style tor All Heads, but Dress
Hats all at ESPEESCHEIDS, No. ll5 Nassau 1t.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-04-03
RAILROADS.
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND BALTL
MORE RAILROAD.
TIME TABLE.

Commencing Monday, November 2lst, 1870,
trains will leave Depot, corner Broad street
and Washington avenue, as follows:
Way Mail Train at $3.50 a. m. (Sundays ex-
cepted) for Baltimore, stopping at all regular
stations.
Connecting at Wilmington with Delaware
Railroad Line, at Clay ton with Smyrna Branch
Railroad and Maryland and Delaware Rail-
road, at Harrington with Junction and Break
water Railroad, at Seaford with Dorchester
and Delaware Railroad, at Delmar with East
ern Shore Railroad, and at Salisbury with
Wicomico and Pocomoke Railroad.
Express Train at l1:45 a. m. (Sundays ex-
cepted), for Baltimore and Washington, stop
ping at Wilmington, Perryville and Havre de
Grace. Connects at Wilmington with train
for New Castle.
Express Train at 4 p. m. Sundays except
at Chester, Thurlow, Linwood, Claymont,
Wilmington, Newport, Stanton, Newark, Elk
ton, North East, Charlestown, Perryville, Havre
de Grace, Aberdeen, Perryman's, Edgewood,
Magnolia, Chase's, and Stemmer's Run.
Night Express at 1l;3o p. m. daily, for
tor, Thurlow, Linwood, Claymont, Whining
ton, Newark, Elkton, !. North East, Perryvile,
Havre de Grace, Perryman's and Magnolia.
Passengers for Fortress Monroe and Norfolk
will take the HAS a. m. train.
WILMINGTON TRAINS,
stopping at all stations between Philadelphia
and Wilmington:
Leave Philadelphia at IL IN, 2:30, s and Z
p m. The p m train connects with Delaware
Railroad for Harrington and intermediate sta-
tions.
Leave Wilmington at 5:45 and $40 m, 2, 4
and 7:l5 IN. The $40 m train will not stop
between Chester and Philadelphia.
The 7:l5 m train from Wilmington runs
daily. All other Accommodation Trains Sun
days excepted.
Trains leaving Wilmington at GAS and 4 p
M, will connect at Lamokin junction with the
a m and 4:30 IN trains for Baltimore Cen
trsl Railroad.
FROM BALTIMORE TO PHILADELPHIA.
Leave Baltimore at 1926 m, Way mail.
1886 a. m, Express. 2:35 p m, Express. 1875
m, Express.
SUNDAY TRAINS FROM BALTIMORE.
Leave Baltimore at 1875 M, stopping at
Magnolia, Perryman's, Aberdeen, Havre de
Grace, Perryville, Charleston, NORTHEAST,
Elkton, Newark, Stanton, Newport, Whining
ton, Claymont, Linwood and Chester.
Through tickets to all points west south,
Southwest, may be procured at Ticket Office,
82S Chestnut street, under Continental Hotel,
where also stateronms and berths in sleeping
cars can be secured during the day. Persons
purchasing tickets at this Office can have bag
gage checked at their residence by the Union
Transfer Company.
II. F. KENNEY, Superintendent.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-04-03
DHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND BALTI
Il MORE RAILROAD.

Commencing MONDAY November, 81, 1870 Pas.
senger Trains will leave President Gtree. Depot as
follows:
Way iIair Train for Philadelphia and Way stations
at 7:25 a. m.
Express Train for Philadelphia and New York at
9:36 o m.
Express Train for Philadelphia and New York at
240 p. m.
Accommodation Train for Port Deposit and inter-
mediate Stations at 8 o. m.
Express Train for Philadelphia at 7:25 p m.
Express Train for New York at 1910 p m. asia
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Philadelphia at 7:25 p. m. For New York at
l0:4O.
CONNECTIONS.
7:25 q. m. Train connects at New Castle Junction
with train for all Stations Delaware Railroad and
at Perryville Tor all Stations Philadelphia and
Baltimore Central Railroad. It-ei
$50 a. m. Train at Perryve for Port Deposit.
240 p. IN. Train at PerryvilLe for all Stations on
Philadelphia and fillmore Central Railroad and at
Wilmington for Stations on Delaware Railroad be-
tween Wilmington and harrington.
Through Tickets may BIO procured either at Presi-
dent Street Depot az Ticket Office, No. l4- Balti-
more street.
Secured seats in the reclining back car md bertbs
or state rooms in sleeping procured at Balti-
moie street efice during the day. On application at
147 Baltimore street the Union Transfer Company
will call for and check baggage at private residences
thus avoiding the confusion attending no same ct
the depot. VIM. CRAWFORD,
Aren
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-04-03
RICHMOND AND York RIVER RAILROAD, !
SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE,
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. ~, 1871.
HHANGE OF SCHEDULE - RE-EsTA BLISH-
~ MENT OF DAILY LINE
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA, AND MANASSAS
" RAILROAD.

On and after SUNDAY, January 20 1871, one daily
passenger train will run between WASHING TON
and LYNCHBURG, connecting at Gordonsville with
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad to Richmond,
Staunton and the Virginia Springs at Lynchburg
for the West and Southwest, and at Washington to
the MOI tn and Northwest.
Leave Washington daily at Sos a. n. and Alsxan.
ria al 8 e. m, arriving at Lynchburg q. sos m.
Leave LVachburg nc S:25 m, arrive at Alexandria
at 6:25 n and at Washington at 6:l5 m
For Ia ASSAS LINE leave Washington daily
(excepting Eunday) at 1880 M leave Alexandria
at 1l:2O M pass strasburg at 4:2O m, and arrive
at Harrisburg at I'm.
Eastward, leave darrisonburg at $50 m pass
Strasburg at 9.25 m, arrive at Alexandria at 1865
m and at Washington In time for connecting with
tie p m train from Washington to Baltimore.
GOA connections by comfortable coaches, are
made to Fairfax Court House from Fairfax station |;
to Middleburg from Plains; to Uppsrvills from
Piedmont, and to Staunton from Harrisonburg.
Both tho Eastward and Westward bound trains
make close connection at Strasburg with the Win
chester and Strasburg Railroad to Winchester, Har-
pers Ferry, &c.
Elegant sleeping cars are run daily between New
York and Lynchbnrg, without change.
Also, cars through between Baltimore and LIZ pcA-
burg veiding the Inconvenience of tranaisr in
Washington.
Through tickets and baggage checked to all promi-
nent points. j. M BROADUS
mn III General Ticket Agent.