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The New York herald., 1871-01-05
Personal Intelligence.

General Burnside returned last evening TO his
apartments at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Judge ]. G. Abbot, OF Boston, IS sojonrning for
few days at tine Brevoort House
Messrs. s. Scheu, ID. b. Mcneil and F. L. Lahin,
who compose the Board Of State Prison inspectors.
arrived last evening at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Senator Fenton left the Fifth Avenue Hotel last
evening for Washington. During his stay he was
constantly besieged by visitors. among whom were
Collector Murphy and MIR. Moses II. Gnnnell.
Mr.. A. II. Lafin, ex-memper of Congress, OF Her.
kimer, is staying at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Judge T. W. BARLEY, OF Washington, occupies
apartments at the st. Nicholas Hotel.
Mr.. j. V. L. Pruyn, eX-member of Congress, OF
Albany, is sojourning at the Brevoort House.
General B. f. Butler LETT the Fifth Avenue Hotel
last evening 70. Washington.
Commander Thomas T. Caswell, of the United
States Navy, Is stationed at the Metropolitan rlete
Judge N. Is. Judd, member OF Congress from lii.
nois, Is stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
MIR. J. ID. Peabody, from OHIO, brother OF the great
philanthropis., George Peabody, has apartments at
the Brevoort House
Mr.. Duncan Mcdonald, OF Montreal, formerly part
ner of SIR Morton Peto, came TO the city yesterday
and put up at the ST. Nicholas Hotel.
Mr.. Ben Holladay, the owner Of several steamship
lines, is among the latest departures from the Metro
politan Hotel.
Nlr. Thomas Dickson, member OF Congress, OF
Scranton Pa, arrlvedyesterday a, the ST. Nicholas
HOTEL
General Il. A. Merritt, of Potsdam, N. Y, has
taken quarters AZ the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Mr. Roswell Hart ex-member Of Congress. OF
Rochester, has also arrived at the Filth Avenue
Hotel.
Mr.. u. G. ogden, the United States Coast Sur
yeyor; Mr.. f. A. Rollins. ex-Commissioner OF the
Internal Revenue, and Mr.. ID. II. Mahan, OF the
United states Army. are at the Astor House,
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TIE Price of ConI.

We print communication to-day relative
to the coal question, which will certainly
prove interesting to all consumers of that
article. Ii states that the Pennsylvania Coal
Company will supply one ton of coal at time,
to any one address, for six dollars and half
a ton, while other dealers are charging from
seven and a half to nine dollars ton The
communication is intended to answer the state
ment of another correspondent, manufac-
turer, VINO complained through our columns a
few days ago that this company violated its
contract with him by refusing to deliver the
amount of coal at fixed price contracted for,
and Offering only to furnish one ton day,
while the business of the manufacturer de-
manded the supply of twenty five tons week.
Now, while ii is well fer the poor to know
that they can purchase coal at this cheap rate,
the fact does not reach the question as to
whether the company is not bouad to fulfil its
contracts with customers, made in good faith.
1t will not do to make an arbitrary rule that
not more than one ton OF coal day shall be
delivered to one person while there are out
standing contracts to be fulfilled. Meantime
we are very glad to know that poor people
can obtain the article from any company that
processes to sell at moderate prices and not to
exact ''monopolists' rates
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THE BsSIEGED CAPITAL.
TeLeGesHs 70 THE Nsw YORK HERALD.

| Interview with NJ. Duc0ux--The situation in
Paris Confidence and ResolHtion%provi-
sion and Wire surpiy-Divcrsions OF the
Peopie-Military Matters.
LONDON. Jan. 4. 1871
Ihave received the following despatch from the
NEW YORK HERALD correspondent at Bordeaux,
dated january. Your correspondent writes:-
AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. DUcoUx.
| have just obtained all interview with DR. Ducoux,
| the well known physician and politician, who ar
rived mere yesterday morning from Paris. lie left
| the city on the morning of the 10th ut accompa
MED by sailor NJ. Ducoux was Prefect of The Paris
| police under the republic of ls4s was also men,
Der Of the Legislative Assembly. and for protesting
in advance against the coup detGt arrested on
| the 2d Of December, 1851. He is now in coniden
tia relations with the provisional government.
PARIS CONFIDENT AND REsoLuTE
NJ. Ducoux gives the following account or the
situation in Paris:re says that the former reports
are true Of the excellent bearing Of The population.
No signs OF weakness visible In any quarter.
In all parts OF the city the people are alike en-
thusiastic and determined not to yield to the In
vader They are content to suffer some privatlons,
and will hold out to the last.
THE WINE SUPPLY.
As regards provisions they are plentiful There is
great deal of wine in the city, although ufn ordtn
dae Is be inning to grow scarce, ana the mer-
chants are getting out of stock Recourse must now
be had to the better grades of wine. The general
stock is expected TO last At least four five months,
but on account Of the prospect or scarcity the price
Is advancing.
PROVISIONS.
AS regards the supply OF bread. NJ. Ducoux states
tnat the supply or nour was exhausted fortnight
ago. Nevertheless there vast quantity or wheat
on hand, which is being ground by number OF
mills mprovised for The work. There IS no appear
ance OF scarcity. at present the belief is general
that of bread alone there is enough to last three
months longer. Salt, unfortunately. is very scarce
ana is greatly needed Except horsenesh. no fresh
meat Is TO be had.
THE PARisIAN MENU.
"Of course,n said Ducoux, 'you may form some
idea of what our menu consists We do not dsdan
dogs and rats. However not a murmur Is TO be
heard. All contentcd TO suffer for the good Of
France Under the circumstances the people are
even happy There IS some novelty, pleasing to the
masses, even III the privations they are compelled
| 60 undergo.
DIVERSIONS
Continuing ne referred 60 the fact that booths are
always erected at this or the year, and they
| appearin the poulevards as usual. The people pro
menade on the Champs Elyses as before the siege,
and although the hacks TO be seen are few in mum.
| ber the omnipuses are running as usual Outward
signs OF distress are very limited. In short things
| progress ravorablY. Tar as the welfare OF the
population is concerned.
! THE MILITARY SITUATION.
| Referring TO the military situation NJ. DucouX
stated that 1t Is favorable, T'r'v.seven new bat
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.


Captures 81 MISUNDERSTANDING on the Swiss
Eroutier--A Battle Near Belf0rt.
LONDON, Jan. 4, 1871.
BY the surrender Of Mezieres 1000 prisoners, lO6
guns AMI quantity of stores lell INTO the hands OF
the Germans.
FIGHTING on THE SWISS FRONTIER.
telegram from Basle reports fighting on Sunday
list nstanD on the Swiss frontier. consequence Of
which 20 French troops retreatcd into Switzer-
land. where they were dtsarmed by the federal
soldiers.
BATTLE NEAR BELFoRr.
A severe engagement is reported 10 have occurred
on Monday the % inst, at Delle In the department
OF Haut.Rhin. eleven miles from Belfort, but no
particulars are TO hand.
[Dee is . town of 200 inhabitants,tn the arron-
basement OF Berort. ana Is situated within three
miles OF the Swiss frontier 1t Is probable that the
engagement reported was the continuation OF the
battle referred to in the telegram from Basle.l
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THE INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

on December IL the HERALD contained an
article with the above caption detailing the arrest
or Cyrus W. FosS insurance agent OF Jersey CITY,
at the insiigation OF solomon R0senburg. cr 22I
Catharine street, who charged that lie had swinded
hlm BY giving him bogus insurance policy on the
FIRST National insurance Company OF Passaic, New
Jersey which had no existence. Mr.. Foss was held
for trla at the TomDs, where, u IL said, R0senburg
swore there such company
Yesterday the case came before the grand Jury.
when Mr. Foss was honorablY discharged-tlie
officers OF the First National insurance Company
appearing and estifylng that the policy Is genuine
one. MI. Foss expresses hts intention or taking
legal proceedings against Rosenburg for false il-
plIsOnmeui. This is another case showing the dan
armed with q warrant.
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TELEGRAM TO THE new YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Jan. 4, 1871.
I received special kilograms for the HERALD from
Madrid at an early hour to-day, the correspondent
and ceremonial. forward the report by cable
telegram TO New York.
THE STATE FUNERAL
The special despatch Is dated In Madrid on the
2i inst, and reads as rollows:-General Prim's
body was removed from the chamber OF death, at
tne residence of the late Minister, to-day, and
borne to the Church Atocha.
The state funeral was most imposing and really
grand affair. 1t was conducted without the occur
renee Of public excitement and no disturbance took
place either before or after The close n the ceremo
NAL.
have heard it calculated. and consider the
count as being very accurate, that there were sixty
thousand persons out In the streets during the pas
sage of the cortege. The windows along the route
were crowded, ana the house roofs also accommo-
dated thousands OF sght-seers.
MOURNING, UNIVERSAL AND SINCERE.
The most profound and really sincere respect was
The late Regent OF SPAN, the Cabinet Ministers,
the members OF the diplomatic body representing
foreign governments, the Parliamentary Deputies in
the Cortes, with the officers OF the army and navy,
chief Judges magistrates, municipal officers and
cmployeso the various civil departments, were all
present In the places assigned them By programme.
they all marched on foot.
A SAD AND wRETCHED MEMENro.
The private carriage OF the deceased General in
which he sat riding when the act OF ASSASSINATION
was perpetrated in the line OF cortege after the
hearse, the horses covered with mourning trap.
pings. This vehicle attracted a vast amount OF
mournfu attention. Its panels AMI sides were
riddled with buets or leaden slugs. ana the glass
shattered on both sides.
AT THE CHURCH.
When the funeral arrived at the Church Atocha
the remains were received by the clergy. The conln
was borne up the main aisle and deposited on a
ca,afalquc. The remains will be lad In state in
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Progress Of the French To-
wards the Rhine.
Reported Severe Engage
lncnt Near BeICOrt.
Successes Of Chauzy's Flying
Columns.
MANTEUFFEL THRASHED.
TELEGRAM 70 THE NEW YORK HEaAlO.

French Victory Near sArras-HIanteullel
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of the struggle.
LONDON, jan a. 1871.
A telegram from Bordeaux. dated to-day, gives
the following important news as oficial:-
VICTORY FOR FAIDHERBE
General Faidherbe sends the following despatch to
the Minister OF War under date OF January 3--
We have fought battle near Bapaume which
lasted from eight in the morning to six in the
ing OF Monday We have driven the Prussians
from oil their positions and the villages occupied by
them. The enemy's losses are enormous. Ours are
serious.
RUMOR or THE FIGHT FROM LILLE.
A despatch from Lille reports that vague rumors
are current there OF battle on Monday. the % In
slant, between the towns OF Berncourt and Ba.
paume, In which there were heavy losses on both
sides. The Prusslaus are SAID to have been de-
feated along their whole line.
FURTHER PARTICULARS or THE BATTLE.
More reliable information has been received as to
the movements or the French Army Of the North
under command OF General Faidlerbe. 1t appears
to have occupied the owns OF Achiet and BERN
court after tr1ng resistance from the Germans
The towns of Ervillers and Bapaume were also car
ried by the French after hard fighting. The losses
were heavy on both Sides
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Tho King Visits Prim's widow.

MADRID Jan. 4, 1877
Hts Majesty Amadeus, King Of the spaniasda, en-,
Dyed amost enthusiastic reception oUone part OF
tlys citizens when lie made his entrance on Monday.
anG also again during YESTERDAY
His arst act Is vastly calculated to Increase hs
popularity. immediately after rss arrival the Ring
proceeded to pay visit o. condocnce 70 toe widow
OF Marshal Pnn. The interview was of . very
affecting character. Tie King expressed ss pro-
found sympathy for the lady her sat bereavement
speaking In tho most feeling language.
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MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS.
TElEGaARs 70 The new YORK HERALD.

TElEGHAFs 70 The new YORK HERALD
A New General for Havrc-Hurrying Up tho
French Arnrics-Continued Successes Of
Chnu2y-R0ueu Evacuated.
BORDEAUX, Jan. 4, 1871.
new general has been sent to command the
French forces at Havre.
HURRYING UP THE FRENCH
t IA understood that orders have been sent to the
generals In the field TO hasten the movement upon
Paris
CHAUzYs SUCCESSES.
General Chauzy commences TO meet with sue
Algerian cavalry routed body Of Prussians yester-
day.
IoUEN EVACUATED.
The evacuation of Rouen by the Germans is con.
siacred certain, as Manteufel is forced to concen-
trate his forces in the North by the forward move
ment OF General Faidherbe along the valley OF the
Toile Possibly Oisc.l
French Prisoners in Austria A Loyal German
Toast-Unprtriotic Germans Punished.
LONDON. Jan. a. 1871
II is announced that Austria will arres: ana de-
tain all French prisoners who escape into her ter
ritory during the war.
A LOYAL GERMAN TOAST.
At the New Years banquet at Versailles the King
gave toast 10 'erhe German Princes" to which the
Duke or Bauen responded in a speech, rejoicing at
the restoration or the old German empire, and con-
cIudng with toast to s'Wiliiam the Victorious"
uNPArRIoTro GERMANS PUNISHED.
Certain BANKERS OF Berlin have been sentenced to
lengthy terms Of Imprisonment for participating in
the subscriptions to the recent French lean.
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A Ruptured Man Relieved.
How Mr.. James Eadie was Cured.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD.
Perhaps there is nothing in this world make u
feel more eated than to know that he has been cured
ure At all events this Is In the pursuit Of
business wooden spinner became badly ruptured In
my right groin and compelled trusses which
repugnant to me, particularly found Improvement
from using them. Fortunately hearing OF Dr. Shermana
success in curing this addiction by means Of his Appliance
and Compound came TO this city consult him,
fuly inspired with confidence from my interview that
had the application made This ths
OF 1863 progressed from that exceedingly well
not having aferward experienced trouble from rt
In the month of July last believing that entirely
restored left of the Appliance and having taken
exercise since, without the slightest symptoms of
thing like rupture feel assured In declaring that rad
csy cure and that considering the arduous of
engagements may be cured by using the
dies. JAMES EADIE,
NRw YORK, jan A. 1871. Warehouse Point, Conn.
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taons or National Guards have beenlcreated. There
pared to fight and 90 sacrifice their lives II necos-
saiy Even the women can hardly be restrained
from following the regiments TO the battlefield.
THE FIGHTING.
Since the 2lst OF December there has been more
or less lighting before Paris. The artillery Is ell-
clenty handled the bravery OF the men Is uncx
cepllonal NJ. Ducoux was perfectly willing TO
admit that there were weak points to Paris and dis
claimed The idea of the mpossibty Of lombard
ment. At the same time he was full OF confidence
that the French are well prepared for the Germans
and that their artillery WIN prove superior to That
o their enemy.
SPIxrrS or THE SOLDIERS.
The exceptionally cold weather seriously In
terfered with military operations last week. The sol
ciers are insunicently clothed; the guards lack
overcoats. Nevertheless the men fight with will
After the engagement OF the 2stl OF December the
troops assembled in concert In the open air near
Borny. Ten centImes were charged for adwlItance,
ana the receipts amounted to s14 francs. Several
similar Incidents have occurred and are accepted az
indicating the spirits OF the soldiers.
Effect Of tho German Fire ON the Eorts-The
Psrisinns Demand Another SOriie-TrOchu
Denounced-suacring Ii Paris.
LONDON, Jan. 4, 1871.
telegram from Versailles, dated January 3,
states that the bombardment or the forts the east
side Of Paris continues with such effect that only
Fort Nogent now replies TO the German fire.
PARIS ExCITED--ANoTuEn soRTIE DEMANDED.
telegram from Bordeaux states that Parts al.
vices show intense excitement among the popula.
ton, who demand that grand sortie be made. A
number OF the Mayors OF the city had called upon
General Irochu. and insisted that he give way to
this desire OF the people.
TRocHu ACCUSED or PEEBLENEss.
Some OF the Faris journals accuse Trochu of
feebleness and a number Of the newspapers at
Bordeaux in noting this expression Of opinion
seem to coincide with 1t.
surFERINGs IN PARIS.
Letters IRON Paris state that the citizens suffer
greatly from lack OF fuel and food. The severity OF
the latter want is. however mtigated by the stores
officially distributed by order of the government.
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THE KING OF SPAIN.
His Majesty'S Arrival i'm
Madrid.
A Quiet Entry-Loyal and Enthusiastic Recep-j
ton Sworn in as Monarch-Prsssnts Himself
10 His Subjects-Cabinet Speculation.
TeLESRAM TO THE NEW YOag HERALD.

LONDON, Jan. 4, 1871.
. The HERALD correspondent in Madrid forwards a
special telegram under date OF the % inst, report.
IN the Spanish capital, the contents OF which trans.
init to New York by cable, thus
The HERALD writer says the King OF the Spaniards
Amadeus, arrived at Arranguez from Florence and
Caragena. In his journey to Madrid at the hour or
eight O'Clock last evening.
MODEST ADVANCE.
The King with the members OF hls SUITE refreshed
himself and slept at the ancient city OF Arransuez
during the night.
All attempts at popular demonstrations in his
honor were abandoned along the line OF route at tie
request of the new monarch.
IN THE CAPITAL.
the King entered the city OF Madrid at haif-past
one O'Clock in the afternoon OF the following day.
a heavy fall OF snow.
TAXES THE OATH
King Amadeus appeared on horseback soon after
he had reached the city. At little after two O'Clock
he rode down TO the legislative hall OF Cortes.
He was accompanied and attended by the Italian
General Cialdini.
The Deputies In the Cortes received the King with
cheers on hts entry.
He advanced towards the Presidents seat and
there standing took the oath OF fidelity to the con-
sttution Of Spain. In the presence or the Chamber
and the officials OF State
Almost Immediately afterwards King Amadeus
presented himself to the people at the porch OF the
building aud enjoyed very enthusiastic reception.
He then mounted his charger and rode through
the city to the Palace attended by small guard OF
soldiers.
There was very large crowd OF people in the
streets to Witness the cavalcade. There was not
quite so much enthusiasm evinced by them indeed,
for Spaniards they were serious.
ROYAL noNoRs
few decorations have been already accorded to
eminent public men. and royal reception VIII be
given at The palace tonight.
HIS FIRST CABINET.
It is thought very probable just now that the first
regularly commissioned Cabinet OF the King win be
made up Of
Serrano, President of the Council, without port
folio.
De Rodas. Secretary Of War.
Oozaga. Secretary of State for Home ana Foreign
Affairs
Admiral Topete Secretary OF the Navy.
POLITICS
The political party. known as the union liberals,
Is in the ascendant to-day both az court ana in the
clubs.
The King is taking measures for the complete
formation OF his Cabinet. He is engaged in con-
sulUation with some or the most prominent states.
men and most noted Parliamentary leaders on this
all-lmportant subject, Selors Rosas Gorilla Riyero
and Olozaga being OF the number who have had pro-
tracte1 audiences at court.
The King insists that the platform OF the Ministry
Shall be strictly and amply constitutional.
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THE CASE OF THE PAYMAsrER's CLERK,
BoGART, who is charged with embezzling
United States funds to the amount of thirty
thousand dollars two years ago, was before the
United States Court, Brooklyn, yesterday.
The evidence discloses another victim OF that
comparatively new rock ahead for the youag
men of our city-Wall street-which has be-
come more destructive than the old, old
syrens, wine and women.
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CUBA.

Reception Of the News of the Arrival Of the
New King at BIndrid-t;rent GIoriacatioii-
The Hornet Expedition.
HAVANA, Jan. a, 1871
On the arrival OF the news OF The Inauguration OF
Amadeus at Madrid as King Of Spain this ctty was
decorated aud illuminated. The festivities win he
continued for three days.
NotRing is known here oi the whereabouts Of the
nlibuster steamer Hornet. The reported landing of
au expedition has not been confirmed.
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ENGLAND.
Democratic Sympathy viii the French Re-
public
LONDON. Jan. 4. 1871.

LONDON, Jan. 4, 1871.
The democracy OF the city. including many dis.
tingushcd liberals and relormers OF rerutaton ani
much public infuence, are engaged in maturing
plan looking TO the aording public reception and
banquet to NJ Jules Favre on his arrival Ia the
metropolis to ATTEND the European Conference AZ
the representative of the French republic.
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AUSTRIA.
Prussian Diplomacy Against Austrian Terfitorasy
Coacentra ion.

LONDON, Ian. 4. fs7t.
Austria remains nervous and Ctetei wl-h re-
spect TO the diplomatic eventualites' which may
occur subsequent TO the close OF the
war. The Emperor's government IS nottsatis1ed a.
to tho efficacy Of the existing treaties which are
SAID to guarantee the security OF the navigation OF
the lower Danube. The Ministry demayls
newal OF the pledges OF the great Powers tothat
effect.
The Prusslan government has, however, 6sslUed
to either accede 10 or second the request.
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istransacted that pedestrians can safely pass
on the sidewalks. We hope, therefore, that
the Mayor will extend his order to all streets
which are crowded public thoroughfares. Let
the Mayor expand his ukase good deal and
The public will be thankful
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THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS of members Of the
House decided to oppose the st. Domingo reso-
luton at every step. The democratic idea
of manifest destiny has changed greatly since
the days Of Texan annexation and the Mexican
war. Then il was take everything that has
the ''nigger" in it-now it is take nothing that
can possibly scare up new negro voter.
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PRINTS FUNERAL.
The Remains of the Dead General
Lying In State.

Sixty Thousand Persons Witness the Procession
An Imposing Cortege-Ministerial Honor to
the Remains-The Carriage in Which
He Was Shot - The Coffin
Guarded by Veterans.
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No Mission TO Versailles.

LONDON, Jan. 4, 1871
report which has been current in the clubs and
outside political circles for 0eme time past TO the
effect that the government or Austria had determined
to despatch plenipotentiary 70 the court OF King
William OF Prussia at Versailles Is contralictcd in
an authoritative manner today
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the church untr Tuesday. gn Ndei by soldiers ~
the Veteran Guards or Spanis,i Ingaites.
TUE WIDOW
Marshal Prims widow sciiora The 1'Gctess, At
near the coffin, after the ceremony.
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THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS.

At meeting or the Board OF Police Commits
soners held yesterday afternoon officers Finn, OF
the Thirteenth, and Albro, of the Third precinct,
dismissed the department Oncer Mcbride,
Of the Tenth precinct was retired on salary OF
500 per wear.
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Prepared tor n congress.

LONDON Jan. \, wi
The government OF his Apostolic Majesty III, EN-
peror Francis Joseph OF Austria win Accredit COups
Sziosia as al, extra penipotentary TO assist tho
royal representative IN the European Congress m
London, should the conference assemble.
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A.-once More, Neighber, If You Vtlat Ia
your cold "RUSHTON'S CHERRY PICTORIAL
TROCHES" and stop those horrible cubeb brown things
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All DIR. Shcrman,s Patients fsoast of vi |,
guarantee rupture Once 6T Broadway. Pamphe o.
with Photographic kenesses of bad before and
cure with other information mailed recep. OF 10 cents