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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

A SHOCKING ACCIDENT.-Mrs. Susan II.
Stokes. who was living n the reside nee OF her
ron, John III. Stokes, Esq, near Lunenburg
court house, met with a most deplOrable fate
last Sunday week. One of her granddaughters
ieh her up stairs sitting up in chair before the
IRE, and went down 10 dinner Some honrs
afterwards the scent OF something burning at
uacted the attention OF a member of the family
ana on ascending the stairs TO the room i'm agine
the indescribable horror in finding all her hair
and clothes burnt of, and the chair in which
which she was sitting badly burnt. DIR. Henry
May was Immediately summoned 90 her assist
ance, but arrived only in time 10 see her breathe
her last. Mrs. Stokes was 80 years of age had
been paralyZed some time, and was partially
zeal and dumb; hence her inability 20 signal
her sltuation.-!SOHthsids Va .CeHfiasL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

~The humorous peo' . - - -,
fool the police by car, ,iSg MICS and Sa.h ne
in cider barrels. yang P'ss anu sucn IKE
~ rs. -eneial Synod of the Irish Church
tn lived TO expunge the .Apocrypha from
W. cable Of lesson
~Cluck, the Indianapolis wife-murderer
who attempted TO cut his throat, has 40 IA
recovered a. 70 be put into jail.
ga youth in 6alena, H., 20. from the
second story 20 the street by the simple process
Of setting fire to a keg OF powder.
&C: Mortimer Whisky Ia the name Of q Troy
ga too demonstrating luspsne "a Ne'saa
iateiy scalped his wife, Apache a.
~An Indiana man has instituted mr.. .
i1gs 70 restrain his wife from putting M a TOM
stone over the grave OF her FIRST husband.
D0It IL stated that Miss Minnie Hapck
the American cautatrice, has been engaged for
obliged 10 sing twice week regularly.
BIA gentle school-ma'am In Hinpe.nol,s
fiogged boy an hour and . quarter, usins nm
several ferules, and finally ressrtine 20 a sfict
OF wood She settled the case by paving 40
and costs. 1919 ~
IAll the new spring bonnets are trimmed
with q PROPULSION Of lace and flowers. The
favorite combination OF colors seems % be a
delicate shade Of blue and rose color.
Two young girls, residing In Marlboro. yer-
mont, one day last week were offered al aDle~e
IL they would saw and split q cord OF hard WOOL
slabs They accom- piished the job In foar hours
and half.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

IHk CABINET MEETING to-day was attended
by Secretaries Fish, Belknap, Boutwell,, and
Robson, Postmaster General Creswel, Assist
ant Secretary Cowen, OF the Interior Depart
ment, and Solicitor General Bristow. This
Geneva arbitration matter was referred 10
during the session, but no business of special
Importance was transacted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

THE MoRMoNs TURNING THE TARrps ox
THE GENTILEs.-Quite a sensation was caused
yesterday at Salt Lake City by the arrest of a
wcll-known Gentle for lewd and lasciyious CO.
habitation. The accused managed to escape
prosecution under the territorial statute. and
pleading guilty before a Mormon police Justice
to violation of the city ordinance, got OFF by
the payment of penalty of SlO0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

As THE REV. HENRY WARD BEEcHxR gave
out the last hymn in the morning service Sun
haranguing the immense gathering. SOh. Won
old free-lovers," said she; there YOU are in yon,
tine silks and satins. You came here to votsSin
the Saviour Of mankind. That viil 40 " ~
Beecher: THE great pastor had resumed hi:
seat.l You can't fool me; you're q free-lover'
and so am l. Free-love IL the -" After fnr,
ushers.-N. y. Express, 6fk. Va 'Ne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

The RULES governing the examination OF APP
pllcants for appointment or promotion under
the civil service system having received the APP
prevail of the advisory board, will be raade pub
lie in few days, probably on Monday next
They will be brief, and will go into full opera
ton within few days after their promulga-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

The Springfield Republican has a telegram
from this city stating that Charles Hale
has rendered his resignation to Mr.. Fish
as assistant Secretary of State, and that, if he
had not done so he would have been removed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

FISHING FOR STAMPs.-On Sunday last
during the services at ST Patrick's Cathedral
Rochester, lad was captured while making a
raid on the contribution box. He had two
sticks about foot long, which he was using as
nippers to fish up the stamps, but was arrested
before he got bite. A companion had prac-
uced the game several times, making SO at his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

A CURE FOR HYDRoPHoBIA.-A cOrrespOna-
ent OF the Chicago Tribune states that the poison
from the bite OF a mad dog can be eliminated
from the system by vapor baths. He quotes
from an article printed ia a Paris medical iour-
nal by Dr. Buiseon, celebrated French sur
geon, who says: "If the disorder has declared
tset, prescribe a single bath, and leave the
paueht IN until cure is effected. HydrophO-
bia may last three DAYS. Experience has proye1
70 me that cure Is certain on the first day OF
the outbreak; on the second day, doubtful; aud
on The third, hopeless, on account OF the diffi
Guilty OF convey ing the patient 90 the bath and
keeping him I'm. And as hydrOphObia never
breaks out before the seventh day, there is time
70 perform long Journey % obtain bath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

SENATOR SPENCER and Representative Wal
lace had interviews with the President to-day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

0Jndge-'I fine Tim Lsary Is for assault
and battery on Pat Moloy.' Pat Moloy-"B at.
your Honor, want more damages He blscked
me eye, and IL had been invited TO q tea-party
I couldht have gone" Judge-"The court
knows nothing about consequential damages.
lou must carry your own case to Geneva" Adj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

DESTRUCTION OF REVENUE PAPERs.-The
commissioner Of internal revenue received a
dispatch from the assessor at Somerset, Pa
this morning, saying that a fire had DESTROYED
half the town, and burned up all the books and
othclal papers OF the revenue Office at that
place. The commissioner at once sent special
agent 10 Somerset to investigate and report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

ga new dance Just introduced Into social
circles, In called "The Baltimore cotillion %
md omises 70 be rival 10 the hitherto popular
dance known as the Boston Dip"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

The ONLY NOMINATION sent TO the Senate to-
day was that OF Thos. II. Cole, to be collector OF
customs at Saco, Maine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

THE CONNECTICUT SENAToRsHIP.-A caucu:
Of the members OF the Connecticut legislature
was held at New Haven last evening. 1i0 were
present, of whom 9S voted for General Hawley.
and II Tor MIR. Ferry; IS absent. The democrat,
also held caucus and nominated ex-GoyernOI
English.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOMESTEAD LAW.
Owing to the diversity of opinion respecting
the homestead law recently passed for the bene-
hit OF soldiers and sailors OF the late war; and the
dmcu ty encountered in giving a construction
Ia the law that will render its provisions ayaiIa-
BILE to the parties intended to be benefited, the
Commissioners of the General Land Office has
decided to refer the law again to Con.
gress, with request for such constructive
legislation as Will remove all uncertainty in the
'xccution OF the statute. In view of the i'm
POrtance OF this law, and of the magnitude of
me interests that must arise under it, this ac-
ton is deemed necessary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

How TIE PRoHIBTToRT LAW wORKs-In
Lowell, Mass, understanding all the efforts
mat have been made on their behalf, there have
been over three hundred places where Ii0uor
was sold IN defiance OF law, 20 say nothing of
those where twas clandestinely disposed OF and
curing the past year 2,0i2 arrests have been
made Tor drunkenness. All the preachers Last
Sunday raised their voices against the prevailing
sln, and temperance orator was imported from
Boston TO address tie people i'm the evening on
the same subject. Is this what prohib,iory
legislation has done for Lowelip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

TIE English anti-tobacco society, wanting
evidences Of the evil effects of the weed took
into their service Professor Newman. He had
never used the stuff in any form: aud the
arrange ment was that he should take a good
smoke, get sick, and then describe his horrible
sensations in a course OF lectures. The profess
got his pipe and smoked about half an hour !. :.
siRgularly enough he did not get sick - o1,
and, 50 far from being utterly disgust a a. a. al,
keeps on smoking, and the socie' 49, nc yus y
little discouraged. y ioiks are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

INTERNAL REvENUE.-The receipts from this
source to-day were 1902 1916.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

GREELEY MEETING IN SOUTH CAROLINA
public meeting was held at Greenwood, N the
upper part of South Carolina, last Monday
night, to ratify the Cincinnati nominations
Whites and blacks united In the demonstr alton
and speakers of both colors eulogized Greeley
as an original abOlitionist and friend of neace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR
This Afternoons Dispatches.
associated Press Report


From Europe To-Day.
TWENTY fsofLE kitlEO ~ As gNrLcsfoN.
ATHENs. MAY io.-InformatIon Of an exp.p-
son OF petroleum and gunpo sder IN rripolitIa,
Gretce, whereby n number OF lives were loSf.
has hetn received in this city. Twenty persons
instantly killed and many received injuries,
-cme &C which were of \ very severe Character
II was reared some Of the wounded would die.
FRANCE AND GERMANY.
LoNnoS, May io.-The T,Rss this morning
ssss Germany II willing 90 negotiate with
France with the view 20 scceleratine the eyar-
nation OF the French territory nov occupied by
MADRID. Nav lo.-Disratchcs from an the
provinces which are infested by CarliSt hanlS
s's's That The insurgents are coming la and sar-
THREATENKD TRovBLE BETWEEN FRANCE
AND SPAIN.
MApkin. Nav m.-it Is reported that the
Spshish government T. displcascl a. the actios
OF France in allowing rctrrat;nu Carli.ts 10 e.
CAPE into the French TERRITORY, ard that tts
government OF Versailles will be questioned
New York News
DEATH or A MERCHANT.
INV YORK, MAY lo.-kOhert swift. The old
ct American merchant at 81. Thomas, W. a.. i
dead.
FOREST FIRES
are raging in the mountains Of Ulster county,
IN this state. The village Of Chichester " -
only saved nom destruction Yesterday by the
active efforts OF the villagers Extensive Tires
nave aiSo Oech raging IN Tie woods % sullivan
county. The tanncry OF %. r. Wheeler. in ~,
town Of Oakland, was DESTROYED. with a larrs
quantity Of barks, hides and leather; To-
$4,000. Hundreds al cords OF cut wood were
also burned.
THE WEATHER
IL again hot to- day
7SE BUcHu Brsr-rP.
In the supreme court OF Monmouth county
y j., decision against the property OF Helm
bold Tor sla 600 was granted in favor OF A firsn
OF advertising agents.
THE HEALTH OF T. BUCHANAN RrADF
II IMPROVING. To-day hopes are entertained OF
his recovery.
FIRE.
AZ three o clock this mOrnn. fire occurred
~ No. iS6 Pearl street. occupied by Mas y
Mhalen, dealers in gilt cOrnces and laakfo-
glasses. The loss on the stock il estimated a.
e2O0oOe; on the building, -, 90. Both fully IN
suTed. -
The Methodist General Conference
GETTING RID or THE BOOK CONCERN gUESrtoy.
INV YORK, May l0.--At the Methodist Cen
eTal Conference this morning all matters AMI
documents relative to the Book Concern were
referred TO committee Of one from each subor-
diAate conference throughout the country. An
announcement was made that printed copies OF
The new articles OF religion would be furnished
the members. Without other business. the con
ference adjourned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

IHR EIGHT-HoUR LAVA short time since
the employees OF government contractors for
cutting stone at Richmond, Va. for the new
state department, sent a communication To tba
Secretary of State asking the enforcement OF
the eight hour law in their case. The Secreta-
ny forwarded their application to the Solicitor
eral, who decided that the employees of govern.
ment contractors are in no sense employees of
the government and cannot he treated as such.
!, me PRESIDENT having recently directed the So
licitor general to prepare an executive order
reaffirming previous orders on the subject of
the eight hour law, was informed by the latter
OF his decision in relation to the Richmond Ia
bcrers; and should an executive order be issued.
1t will not probably cover similar cases, but
Will apply only to such employees as are under
the direction of a superintendent appointed by
the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

NAVAL ORDERs-COmmodore Edward Dom
aidson has been ordered to command the naval
station at Mound city, ILL.,, on the LIST OF june
mkt. The following naval officers have been
detached: Commodore j. r. Goldssorouph.
from the naval station at Mound city ON Ist OF
June, and placed on waiting orders: Com
mander n Il. Lowry, from command of the re-
ceivng ship Ohio and ordered TO duty at New
Lon'on, Conn.,; Commander John H. Upshur.
from duty at New London and placed on wait,
ing orders; Lieut.. Com mander y. III. Farouhar
from the Boston navy yard, Boston, and ordered
TO The Powhatan as the relief OF Lieut. Com
mandtr ID. w. Mullen, detached and placed on
waiting orders; Medical Inspector Francis NJ
GuhneIi, from special duty at Washington, ID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10
ADJUSTMENTS.

ONE WEEK ONLY.
COMMENCING MONDAY EVENING, MAY ID
MANNING'S MINSTRELs,
TEE MODEL TROUPE OF TIE WORLD,
UIder the personal supervision of the Greatest
BILLY MANNING, the Meteor of the West,
Assisted by the Veteran Manager and Comedian,
Banjcist of the World, z. NJ III ALL
KING LhuGh rMhKERs. Andy Y McKe, s
ply. Ricardo. the Wonderful; the Vocal Sextette
Fig Gustave Riddeaux, }. J. kelly,J. r. Dnnnie
J. II. Rainer, f. Kane, ALI B-neer, led by Hath
Prices of admission. 80 aud IS cents. Reserved
seats for sale at Ellis Music Store. m9-4t
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
IN Mr. j. G. Saville.. Lessee and Manager
cpr,A h m,AMGNiFIcENT sUCCES S u,r
TIE GaIF r IT'S Es Psil ssi
THIS AND EVERY EVENING DURING THE
WEEK. AND SATURDAY MATINEE.
Alter months Of preparation Charles N Bsrras
N''n"h''' f FIFE BLRC iA C n 60 ss''
with new and gorgeoas scenery, elegant costumes
rup AND p SR AN g1 ( .sTrps
Pr.meI nansdIsa fh sisoIn.p DANCE MI.
Star I:ouse lie Bette Rcmm
PIsmeI Ians &C., lie Sophie Remmelsburg
FIFTEEN CORY pHsEsi IND FULL CORPS
MISS KATE sINTLEy AS. STAL4CTA.
lt surpassed anything Of the kind that has ever
been presented to the Washington public.-RsPIb
II Is the most praiseworthy attempt of the kind
ever seen IN this city.-Chyoniele.
eeeted the anicpations of the most sanguine of his
fritnds.-Sfdr.
toa scene of dazzling brilliancy and ingenious ant
complicated MISUNDERSTANDING. nus IT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

A POISONED AssEssOR.-The body of Edward
Z. Anderson, late assistant u. s. assessor IN
Brooklyn. has been exhumed and given to Pro-
lessor Doremus for analy zation, the father of
the deceased having dep0sed to belief that his
son was poisoned. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

COLLEGE REGATTA. - Representatives OF
Yale, Harvard, Amherst, Agricultural. Brown.
and Georgetown %. CO. colleges met at Spring
field, Mass. Wednesday, and after examining
the course decided to hold the college regatta on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

,Es1IsEs HOUSE OF INDUSTRY, under care
sG. PSs..shs; Ladies ne ally compieted
broderies- street, between MR. s,S ~ =, -. ~.
sisters have employed the most con- petent dress.
-... - es.....eIa .ns WORK apriil7-lm
Il Confectionery very reas lnabe 80. III !, ~ ~
-. WHELAN, Gas 7th ST.. ODD osits Pa,snt n - is
e9telmen ev % .orH =. ner eIass room. spI In
hkkssMAKING, QUITTING Ann FIT ,I-S0
- BY MISSES =. and X. R0EsBR. accordinr -
The best approved systems, at No. 53J stn sffest
~ NJ IeeL u. ap6-lRs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-10

FRESH CANTON MATrINGs,
WHITE RED, and FANCY STYLES, all widths
ard qualities, at LOWEST RATES, in auan.i-
H4-et ties to suit.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
ARKANSAS REY0MINAIoN CONVENTION.
SENATOR CLAYTON AND PRESIDENT GRANT IN
pORsED-CONFIDENCE EXPRESSED IN THEIR
HONESTY AND CAPACITY.

crrAToR CLAYTON AND PRESIDENT GRANT IN
DORsED-CONFIDENCE EXPRESSED IN THEIR
HONESTY AND CAPACITY.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, May 1S.-The Repub-
,ican State Convention assembled to-day, being the
largest ever assembled here. Mr. NJ L. stephenson OF
philips County was duly elected permanent Chair
man and j. O. Adams OF Jefferson, Secretary. The fo
lowing delegates to the Philadelphia Convention were
dnrt Chosen viz: Senator Powell Clayton Gov. o. A.
Uadley and W. II. Gray from the state at large fushs
Raxter stephen Wheeler, j. III. Jennings from the
LIST Congress District o. r. SnydeI, ~ a. nitt' tct'
Thomas p. Rankin, from the lid Congress Dlstrict'
Ideut-Cov. j. NJ. Johnston. H. H. Wnte, Juuge y; :.
searle from the lid Congress District. senator
Powell CLAYTON was made Chairman OF the state Oenra
Resolutions were adopted indorsng the patriotic ad-
minstraton OF President Grant, and declaring MN the
first choice OF the Republicans OF ARKANSAS ior reeec
ton; indorsing Senator Powell p,hoens a ~ Az
kansas reference TO the assaults Whicn .ne VI
the Republicans In the State have made upon MIN III the
United States Senate, and througn tne pS po
dence I'm his honesty, ability patriotism ana nuey 10
the Drncpes OF the Republican party that 10 clay toh
than to any other man IN te ,h v no eniov
rbe fourth resolution denounces IN unmeasureu terms
Suator H. f. Rice Joseph Brooks j. L. Hodges, ana the
minority Of the Old state Central ON as rso
acon i'm boiling from the decisions OF the majority OF
the Committee revolutionary without precedent and
done for the purpose OF enectnB the uslnteRStoh OF
the Republican party In the state.
The MIN resolution says that to those Republicans vho
are following after strange gods set up at CINCINNATI we
saw the language OF Horace Greeey at the commence
ment OF the ate Rebellion, Erfg pio'ncIs' uePart III
peace" -, ,,. = 4. Al, 80, .. A.
party those who have been mised by designing dema-
eogues under the coaks OF Repubcanism, The resou-
lions strongly indOrse the majority Of the state Central
Committee as being eminently wise and patriotic
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
ANOTHER IMPORTANT ART SALE.

Plentiful as the season has been in art sales
by auction appears have not yet got 10 the end Of
the list Another interesting collection is now
hibition at the sOmerville Art Gallery, Ffthave and
Fourteeuthst The collection is especially noticeable
containing number of examples tot the English school
In both landscape and figures representing Sidney r.
Percy, f. C. williams, +. Muscbamp, r. Prchett, Valen
tine Bromley, Edwin Roberts, and many others. The
continental schools the other hand are represented
NV carl Hubner, LaDfant DE Metz. o. Archenbach
bouguereau, Henri Gauia. David Col, Matout, Felon
Verloyen Ball, H. Lambnet, and many Others and
American art by late pictures from the easels OF
Wbttredge W. IL a j. H. Beard Casilear, shattuck
Bristol DE Haas Kensett, Bierstadt aud 10 others The
saIe will take place the evenings Of May a. "a aud
2s the collection containing 2T2 paintings.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
XLIIp CONGRESs-IIp SESSION.
sENATE. .WAsnINGTON, Nay psi.

SENATE. WASHINGTON. May IS, 1871.
Mr.. SHERMAN (Rep., 0hio) reported from the
Committee Finance bill to authorize the Secretary
of the Treasury bonds lieu of bonds destroyed
defaced stated that 1t carefully drawn so as
TO guard against fraud Passed.
Mr.. CONKLING (Rep, NJ " introduced abil 10 enaDle
the Secretary OF the Treasury 70 acquire from the Mayor
and Common Council Of Eew-York, land at the Battery
site for CustOm-hOuse and other public buildings
Referred to the Committee on Commerce.
THE ADJOURNMENT QUESTION.
At the expiration of the morning hour, the Army Ap-
preparation bill came up unfinished business but on
motion OF Mr. SHERMAN, IL laid aside for the pur-
pose OF taking the resolution requesting the House 10
return the Senate resolution proving for adOurning sine
de on the 10Th inst.
After some discussonth the resolution was adopted.
ARMY APPROPRIATIONS.
Tho Army Appropriation bill was then taken up The
following amendments we're agreed to:
Appropnang OOO enlarge the military depot at Fort Leayen
worth Kansas
Providing surgical apparatus and appuensnces for the relief OF
disabled the military and naval service and not included within
the terms Of any law granting artificial limbs $1,000
For the Of trials Of Ioedoes for haTbor and land de
$1,000.
For with and tests heavy ordnance s0ooo
Mr.. LOGAN (Rep.. nl.) offered an amendment pro-
vding that the Government shall pay royalty for the
use OF arms patented by citizens OF the United States
Agreed TO.
The bill passed and the Senate then at 3l5 o'clock
went into Executive session, and soon afterwards
adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20

same was public and and for the issue TO such settlers
OF land scrip TO the OF the value OF the improve
ments they may have made estimating the scrip at 81 as
an acre. The bill was reported by Mr. Pomeroy, and
passed on motion OF Mr. Harlan. The only senator who
paid any attention to the reading or the bill
was Mr.. Hitchcock, who looked 10 over as
soon as its passage had been announced, and
about to move TO reconsider, when Mr.. Harlan
Immediately offered TO except Mr.. Hitchcocks State
Nebraskaso that the land scrip issued could not be
located there. With this amendment the bill went 70
the House. but its provisions becoming more generally
known In the Senate t recalled yesterday The OBJ
lection TO IL is that settlers In Iowa who gnoranty went
npOn railroad other grants OF land no more en-
titled TO relief than settlers In other States who made
like mistakes Besides the method OF relief proposed by
the bill would be fruitful source OF fraud. further
objection Il that by clear that the Govern
ment is in the least liable in equity for any damage these
settlers may have suffered the contrary II appears
that t is TO the State OF Iowa that they should make
their appeal.
Among bills introduced yesterday In the Senate was
one enable the Secretary OF the Treasury
to acquire the Mayor and corporation OF the City
OF New-York land on the Battery for Custom-house
and other Government buildings The passage OF this bill
was strongly urged in memorial signed by Edwin ID.
Morgan, Jackson g. Schultz, James w. Beekman, and
other leading citizens OF New-York City.