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TIE CASE OF EDWARDS The ku- kluX
Committee in the House, on the llth, an
nounced that there was evidence before them
damaging TO Senator Clayton, In giving to
Edwards certificate Of election In place oil
Bolss, which, il true, was sufficient for his ex =
pulsion from the Senate and committee
was appointed to examine into the facts. Mr.
Edwards, the next day in the House, is re-
ported to have said
Mr.. Edwards Of Arkansas said IL he had
been present when the report rejecting on
him and senator Clayton was made, he should
have denounced the testimony taken as un-
true, aud should have moved for an invssti-
eating committee.
1t VIII be rscollected that Senator Clayton
was indicted by the L. 5. Grand Jury a: Lit
tie Rock. for Issuing fraudulent certificate
ofelociion to Gen. Edwards and escaped a
trial at the last session of the Court, by plead
ing non jurisdiction, of tho Court or some
other frivolous technically of law. The Brin-
"details, however, not content with this es-
cape, took the case to Washington, where
they have put Senator Clayton on trial, by
contesting the seat OF Edwards. II Boles is
admitted, the verdict is against Clayton and
he stands convicted Of high crime. But, IL
Edwards rstains his seat Senator Clayton
stands acquitted and clear of corruption, in
this case. We hayo no interest in this con-
test one way or the other, only that truth and
justice may prevail,
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eE For something nice in the Cracker
line, call on w. G Bostick.


A NOVEL SURGICAL OPERATION The
Louisville Courier Journal says that a
Mr.. Keiser, living beyond New Albany,
Ind, was suffering year ago from an
abscess which had formed in his liver.
1t burst soon afterwards, and emptied its
contents against the stomach. -
An ulcer was formed, which worked its
way through the stomach, and afterwards
through the side, and through the aper-
ture the food he ate passed out of the
stomach. Mr.. Keiser fell away to q
mere skeleton, becoming very weak, and
was evidently sinking rapidly into the
grave. Drs. Cook and OReily, Of this
city, were called to see the sufferer the
other day. They made an opening in
the side large enough te take out the
bowels, which they mended or sewed up,
and then put back in their proper place,
and the patient is now doing very well
and will probably recover. The opera
ton is regarded as something entirely
new, and as yet has no name i'll medical
science.
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Railroad Meeting at Fayetteville.

By referring to our advertising columns a
Western Railway Company. will be noticed
to bo held at Fayetteville ON the 2sth of
February. We take the liberty OF extracting
from a private letter of Hon DAVID WALK
hR, of Fayetteville, to us on this subject:
The true object of the meeting Is, to har-
monize all conflicting Interests, and have the
koad under contract. Who holds or who
controls the charter, Is a matter of no moment
with me; my Only wish is to have the Road
uiltspeedily. have positive assurance that
aconiract can be made by competent party
who will so to work at once
Thi. extract breaths the right spirit. We
want the Road, and it is OF no matter through
What channel or instrumentality it comes,
and We trust that all conflicting interests will
be harmoniled TO this end.
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CONTINUANCE OF THE FARCE.


The civil, military, legislative. polltl'
cal faction farce continues nominaliy un'
changed. Warmoth's Winchester rifle
metropolitans occupy approaches to the
state house as usual
LEGISLATURE.
In Senate, nc quorum. ms m
nouncement caused Warmothite stock,
which went up yesterday like rocket, to
come down with equal velocity.
THE OTHER BRANCH.
The House was bOisterouS and disor-
derly. In the Legislature, the Carterite
house members seem to have spent their
fury. They failed to put in an appear
ance in force to-day.
GRANTS REFUSAL
to interfere gives very general satlsfac-
ton.
New YORK, Jan. II.
A special to the Herald from London
says that rumor prevails at st. Peters
burg that Grand Duke Alexis has been
married to Russian lady whom his ia
ther had opposed, and with whom it was
thought that all sentiment was broken
off
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" A special dispatch from Washington

~ A special dispatch from Washington
to the st. Louis Rspubiican Ct She 18Th, says
the Special Committee of the Senate to inves-
tgate the charges made against Senator Clay
ton of ArkSnsas. have entered on their duties
and the testimony promises to be very severe
fit turns out as represented twill, undoubt
sdly, lead TO tho expulsion OF Mr.. Clayton
from the Senate.
1t is proposed to prove among other things
that while Governor of Arkansas he altered
the registration lists and supplied Illegal bal
lots in numerous Legislative districts Of the
State to secure amajority in the Legislature
for his election to the United States Senate.
The Republicans, State and Federal officials
alleged to be cognzant OF these alleged facts.
will be called on to testify.
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II We are indebted to Hon. J. II. BERRY,
Auditor Of state, for a copy efthe Auditors
Sale Of Lands, forfeited to the State Of Ar
kansas in consequence Of non-payment Of
Taxes due thereon. Crawford county has
seventy Two tracts to be sold, which 10 les.
than most any Other County in the State. 1t
would be well for all interested to examine at
the Clerks office the Llst OF Lands offered.
Sale is to take place on the ID Monday in Feb
ruary, 1871.
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ID The guage Of the Memphis and Little
Rock railroad was altered last week, to cor
respond with the guage OF the j.. Il. and F. s.
road. and ten new locomotives, nine new pas
sengcr cars and one hundred new flat cars put
on the road. The road bed between Madison
and llopeticld is being raised above high Wa
ter mark. Memphis is beginning to wake up
to her interest, aud has already a bill before
Congress to authorize the construction of a
bridge over the river at that point
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If The Little Rock Hcpubiican says that
lrone Beechsr, who is engaged in the" dollar
store" business at Fort Smith, was arrested
in that city for passing counterfeit money on
a woman Of questionable character. He was
up before the L. :. Commissioner.
tE Stokes, the murderer of Fisk in New
York, was brought into Court on Thursday
in a close carriags, and arraigned His coun-
sci asked a postponement, as they had not
seen the indictment yet. The case was then
adjourned till "Wednesday next.
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PosrxAsrERsn.rs-PoLtrIcAL PATRON

PosrNAsrERsn!Ps-P PATRON.
AGE DISPENSED Wirn.-Tho Postmaster
General has declined to remove from Of.
fee present postmassers whose places arc
suught after by applicants backed up by
political influence. Although strong
pressure Of this character has not ceased
to be brought to bear where the present
incumbent is obnoxious to those who
have heretofore controlled the appoint
ment, unless causes are assigned show
ing unntness for the place through in.
competency, or equally strong grounds
for his removal, the new rules Of the Civ
il Service Commission will keep him in
his place. Right here will be seen one
Of the strong grounds Of opposition to
the report in Congress- Washin ytos
ChYonieie.
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The Time IN which Taxes en- be Paid

A. there Is some misunderstanding among
the people IN regard to the time they 5avs to
pay Take, in, We copy section 50 ofths rsye-
nus Law. AS follows:
The collector shall, Immediately aftsr re-
cciying from ths county clerk ths tax-books
of his county. cause notices to be published,
etc. stating on what day he will attend OF
each township for the purpssc of collecting
taxes and lie shall attend ut his in
iice ut the county site until the 3lst day of
March to receive taxes from persons wishing
10 pay the same.
And section 81 Of the same Ian says
II the tax upon the personal property,
MONEYS etc. shall remain unpaid after the
3lst day OF March in any year the collector
shall. etc
30 that VIZ see tax xpayers hsNe until the
3lst day Of March to pay not only real, but
personal ts1es.
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Stockholders Meeting.

NOTICE is hereby given that general
~ meeting of the Stockholders Of the Ar
kansas Western Railroad Company, will be
held at the Court House in the town Of Fay
etteville. Arkansas, on the 2Sth day OF Feb
r,iary. 1872; the object Of which meeting is
to elect a new Board Of Directors. and also for
the purpose Of considering the propriety OF
selling, leasing or consolidating with other
company or companies, for the purpose Of So
curing the speedy construction of the road.
Hiram Davis, III. f. Mckee,
Il. Crdvens, A. w. Dinsmore,
s. +. Paddock. David Walker,
G. w. NJ Reed, j. l.. Carlile.
$. NJ, Gunter, J. II. Van !loose,
w. ID. Reagan. VIM. McElroy.
j. r. Pellegrass, Jas. +. Ferguson,
j. D Walker, l.. +. Baum,
S. X. Stone, C.S. lIaupman,
A. NJ. Wilson, A. lIcndrey,
j. NJ. Hays, Isaac Taylor,
o. NJ Young J. d. llenrey,
January 10, 1872.
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~ Tie Little Rak Ga stte says the otfic-
en slths l.. K.&f. StR r. Ca STATE. that
WAek -, Ing would commence sn tue Road
on the 2osh of this month. aud ,hs, In 30 days,
soa.i ~ evInpiesed to Clarks, lille.
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tB- The Fort Smith Patriot charges JAcoB
SSIpER. who has been looked upon as one OF
the most honest Germans in Sebastian coun-
ty, with crime and wants the grand jury to
investigate this honest Brindls-tail." We did
used to think there was some honest men
among them; but since We read what both
wings have TO say OF one another we are in
clinsd to the belief that the leaders are all
as corrupt as Ill.
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kB Mr. &c. POWELL, we learn, has dispos.
ed Of his property here to Mr.. WILLIAM Wnr-
fiELD, who takes possession the first Of March.
We regret to lose Mr.. Powell and trust that in
time old associations will induce him to come
back to the old stamping ground.
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III Mr.. A. II. EDLIN, we are pleased to say
has made arrangements to deliver MILK. to
the doors Of our citizens every morning, We
hope that Mr.. Edlin, who Is one Of the best Of
our citizens will receive patronage to well
pay him for his enterprise.
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-23

eY- Salt. Salt has been the cry for month
past in Van Buren,. and but little to be had
and very high at that The Holoards arriv-
al sunday night relieved the immediate
wants and price. Salt by the sack can now
he found at Williams Il Whitfield, NJ. Lynch's
and w. G.. Bostick's, at reasonable rates. The
river being up we expect to see Van Buren,
full Of salt in course Of ten days.
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-23

tS- Tho Ferry Boat with her new steam
enjina. having been put in complete order,
commenced making regular trips sunday
morning, working like atop. Notwithstand-
ing the high water. she makes the trips with
promptness. Mr.. johnson. the Engineer and
Superintendent Il a master mechanic, aud
evidently understands his business. Travel
srs will experience no delay, now, at tie yaa
Rurcn Ferry.
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-23

tEr The Helena Shield, one Of the oldest
Republican papers in the State, commenting
upon the troubles at Chicot and the position
occupied by Gov. HApLKY, has this to say.
The State administration is becoming 3 stencil
in the nostrils Of all honest men:
The " illustriou deputy governor Of Ar
kansas, Mr.. .. lladley. has shown, within
the last month. want Of executive ability
that is deeply to be dsplorcd by every mem
Der of the republican party. OF reflection,
pride, and discernment. We allude to his
conduct in what is termed the Chicot county
troubles" For days lawless mob reignsd
supreme. and it Is understood that he knew
the fact; or. if he did not, he Is the more cul-
pable, in one sense of the word, because it has
often been said that fool is less to be respect-
cd than knaye. A knsys may be reformed,
but for natural born fool there is ne hope.
A combination Of both however. 10 more than
deplorable, and we very much fear that a GER
tain high dignitsry At the State capital has
it bad" 1t 10 imnatsrisl whether the mob in
Chicot county was composed of white men or
black mon-the principle is tho same. 1t was
the sworn duty Of Senator Clayton's bench
man, who has been TEN mporarily left by him
in charge of State affairs, to have acted
promptly when he was informed ofthe condi-
ton OF things at and near Lake Village, soon
after the brutal Wufuef OF wynn Nv SaueueTs
If he Senator Clayton's Governsr) wished to
do sn act ofkindness to the colorsd people OF
our State, who have Just emerged from slave
ry, and should receive all the elements of ed
ucation to make them good citizens he eould
hare ,ccnt there inpsrson, as the reputed head
OF our party in Arkansas and taught the law
less mob lesson that they would not soon
forget. lie did not do SO, unfortunately for
the reputation OF our party, which we have
claimed to be the la,o and order party of our
country. lie should have communicated with
the President direct, instead ofhis owner, and
asked for force OF United States troops (and
they were in Little Rock at the time some
OF those gentlemen in blue who "marched to
the sea with sherman" or were with Grant
At AppomattoX; went along himself to Chi
cot county. regardless Of personal danger,
suppressed disorder, restored civil law. and
thus rebuked the enemies Of the republican
party, many Of whom are known to be law
less. He might have made character for HIM
self and for the party by doing what we have
said WAS his duty returned to the state cspi-
tsl and proudly proclaimed that" order once
more rsigned in warsaw
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-23
How enc Of Thsm Bought his Seat in the
Senate

Az interrogatsry certificate WAS sent on
here last week from leading Republicans in
Iowa. propounding TO a we'll l'kno~n gentle
man in this city, questions as ia whether he
ever heard Senator Mcdonald assert that,
when Harlan wRs a candidate for senator In
1853 against Gov. kirkwood, Harlan compsll-
cd Mcdonald. who was then 4 member Of the
well-kno~n firm Of Perry, Fuller 4 90, for
supplying Indian contracts, to pao $4,000 to
assist Harlan in getting himself elected. The
certificate required that parties answering
this question should 60 before magistrate
and make oath ~ to the truth Of his answer.
The question was replied to in this solemn
msnner IN the alrmative.-N Y. World.
And Gov. HAwLKy. Of Connecticut intima-
ted in speech recently, that It cost Senator
Buckingham Of that State $4,000, to get his
position. Money is mighty leayer in these
DAYS.
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-23

IL The Democrats of Connecticut cannot
obtain the consent OF Governor English to
run for Governor again this year, but they
seem confident Of being able to elect amy
good candidate. eg
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-23

.E- Like our neighbors over the river, We
are HAT ON our backs for paper. Had paper
shipped since the ith Jan. from ST. Louis
Who comes to over reliei-dont all speak a,
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ANOTHER HEAD CFF.-We learn that Hen
derson has been removed a. Circuit Supsrin-
tendent of Public schools and the editor OF
the Fort Smith Police Gazette appointed in
his place-Eeho.
Can thi, be 30; FIERCE Of the Patriot, is
always putting his foot into some fat take. "
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For Sale
For Sale.

'I>lIE following described Real Estate, situ-
J. ate IN Crawford County, to-wit:
The L 4 OF y + "A, Sec. 20, T. 10, Il. 81 W.,
at divers Spring.
The W - of n W a. SocI |. and the T. \, OF
\ + , ofSee :, all in I s. 81 W, at Mays
Branch.
The n !, Of y Z IA Sec :, 7 S, 80 ". a.
Mclaughlin Lake. FI
The $. T. a Of y Z !. Sec 20, 7 0, r 81 w,
At Flat Rock Creek.
JESSE TURNER.
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NOtice.

riNIIE BOSTICK FARM. " about ono mile from
/ Van Buren,. in the Arkansas River bottom, is for
rent for the year 1872 There about 70 acres in
with good tenement houses and wells Of
water. Apply to H. +, TliOMASON.
ian23tf
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iB~ Cotton in New York OH the 18th was
quoted at q in Memphls at goa; in New
Orleans at Ole
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-23

eN-" Old man Wheeler" Of the Fort Smith
Independent, has got to wearing a "stove
pipe hat" Well, well!
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-23

u The Republican National Convention
has been called to meet st Philadelphia. on
ths first Wednesday sfJune. 1877.
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-23
IRON AND CASTINGS.

DULL Tongue. Diamond Plow Mouids, and
ID Slab lron--Cast Sterl--Am. and Eng.
Blister Stecl--Plow aud Plate
Steel.
Ovens, Skill.u,
stew rol. English Pots,
Kettles and Odd Lids,
us, received hy y, = WILLIAMS.
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-23
Dress Making !

MRS, NJ. A. SULLIVAN, wishes to give notice
Nl to the Ladies of Van Burcn and vicinity, that
she is located permanently in the city, and will give
personal attention to DRESS MAKING, in all its
branches, Cutting. Fitting, &c.
Satisfaction guaranteed. May be found for tho
present, at the Peters Hotel, formerly Charles NJ.
Stewart residence.
jan S,'72tf
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~S~-
A CARD,

10 smrHs "swIss BELL RINGERS.
Permit US as n committee in behalf of the mem bors
OF the PrsSsbytcras Church. TO tender you their
sincere and heartfelt thanks for the handsome Bene
fit given TO the Church at this place the 18th inst
in your usual chaste. happy and unique style. And
with pleasure We commend your - LHtcrtaiHmcHts ~
to the public.
70 each Of you wish health, happiness, and pros
perity.
W. c. BosrICg,
j. Ii. DEcHARD, NJ, D.
GEO. 7. GROSS,
BEN. DECHERD,
Committee.
Van Buren, Ark, Jan. Il, 1872.
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For Sale a!

VINlIE n W N r Sec. q, TON SOW, 1922 acres, i'm.
i msdiatcly adjoining the Heard Snlpher Springs.
Several cleared, strictly class upland. 81
M Sec. 26. T9N SOW. 9272 acres. first-cla.s riv
mouth Of Fros Bsyou' some inprovemcnt.. Eis
s 4 and " L Sec. e. T9N30W, 10 acres. First
class river bottom cornering with the preceding. A
few acres upland. Considerable improvements were
on this place before tho war. which supposed to
be in dilapidated condition.
The above trscts Of land will be sod at low figures
and on liberal terms. Title guaranteed;
Apply to j. II. llANEY.
Woodruff General Land Agency,
plm Little Rock, Ark.
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For Sale.

A BOUT 30 Lots in Knox. addition to Van Buren
"A Terms reasonable. Apply to -
jau2}tf ii. T. THOMSON.
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tE- L. =. Marshal Roors. passed down on
the Fort Gibson, Friday, for Helena.
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-23
Salt! Salt!

IN Sacks Of Salt for sale just received per steamer
OU John Howard, from New Orleans.
jan23 - W. c. B0STICk.
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Fay for the Pre".
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SENATE.
MORE AMNESTY. a

WARRINGTON, Jan. 10.
Mr.. Acker, OF pennsylvania, asked
leave to introduce o bill to remove all
legal and political disabilities and to
grant general amnesty. Mr. Dickcy OBJ
jected Mr., Acker moved to suspend
tho rules and pass the bill. The House
refused to suspend the rules, yeas LOG,
nays 93--Rot wo-tEirds.
The Van Buren press., 1872-01-23

CHICAGO, Jan l6.
Hon. VIM B. Allison was TO day elcc-
ted United States Smator by the legis-
lature Of Iowa. In the Senate the vote
stood: Allison 40 Knapp Z; in the
House Allison IS, Knapp ls-in each
ysss strict party vote.
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Van Buren. Ark, Jan. l., 1872.
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A DECIDED SENSATION.

A special from Washington says the
Gor.schakoff letter is regarded by high
officers as a direct and open insult to the
President and Secretary of State and
likely to lead to serious results. The
country need not be surprised if Curtin,
our minister to Russia, is Immediately
ordered to demand his passports and the
Russian charge d'atiairs here supplied
with his, in order that he may take his
departure from the United States.
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y N - ~
YOKOHAMA, Dec. 90.

YOKOHAMA, Dec. 90.
The Japanese embassy, composed OF
the highest rank yet sent abroad, leaves
to day to confer with the governments
OF the treaty powers in relation to re-
vision Of treatise demanded to be made
before July, 1872.
Six young Japanese women Of rank
70 to America in care of Mrs DeLong,
to be sent to some seminary of learning
at the expense of the government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-09

tsaton 10 concluded that Mr. Bull enc Of tho most ON
cient Bank Examiners OF tho Bureau. removed by
Huburd through tho influence Of Calender. the into
New-York Examiner Ruttcr testified that ho had paid
$500 TO Hulburd aud about 1850 TO James T. Howen-
sen who at that time was chief clerk OF the division OF
Reports under Hubur and whose lips IL was necessary
SEAL The testimony OF the witness referred 10 ~ AZ
present clerk Of House Committee fully corrooorated
that of Bull, and some respects, that OF huter' IL
appears that Rulter told him that hc had nxed up h'S
matter" and his bank would not be pot into the hanoS
of receiver
Mr. Huhurd's first term OF Office under The law eA'
PRED on the 9th nst and his nomination was on 'n"'
day sent 20 the Senate and confirmed. There Is soino
thing in relation to this matter worthy OF notice. ~ "
safe TO assume that the Secretary Of the Treasury
integrity no one questions, would have hestateu "o
making tho disappointment of HulburdShad 10 Know" VI
the Investigation going on before the Commi''oo y.
Banking and Currency. Why was no io' -
-Four II not five, of the members OF uo 'o"a"eo ''p
posed that he was so informed ana tho hoi''""'io "
Hulburd. followed by his speedy confrma'on' was as
much suYprise TO them as II to the banking h'ef-
est OF the country. ,,, =.
O,bor evidence showing that Ruter was compelled 10
give Hulbrd an expensive double carriage ana harness.
and that he Hulburd received other presents ior MS
official nets has been adduced. And the fact that HUI
burd allowed IN the account OF the receiver OF Inc
Union SQUARE National Bank the item or "S.'W eA-
rense of trip to Washington IN these days OF e8
pensive travelling quite remarkable item' when mas
been developed by the examination, VIII DO received
with still Ut eater surprise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-03-09
FIRE IN WARREN. ST.

A fire broke out, early yesterday on the
second floor Of the ive-story, white marble from {
building No. 40 Warrcn-st occupied by 6chaefer Co.,
manufacturers OF boots and shoes Thu Fire Department
had great difficulty In obtaining O sufficient supply Of
water schaeter & Co.'S loss stock is about $4,000
insured for $2 C50 by the following Companies State OF
PENNSYLVANIA OF Philadelphia, 5000 Lawrence OF Bos-
ton 5000; Westcheser Of Weschester County $500
International g. 600 North American 5000 Sterling,
81 C6O stuyvesant 5000; Liverpool, London and Globe,
5000 FireIncns, 1900; Lafayette, $500 and the Me-
cbaucs and Traders 5000 The third and fourth floors
are occupied by Henry Prefer manufacturer Of ladies'
shoes. Loss 5000 insured for 5000 by the Metropoli-
CIV and $4,000 by the Kings County Company. The
first and basement are occupied by c. b. smith,
dealer IN harness Loss stock $1,000 insured for
$4,000 each by the following COMPANIES: Liverpool.
London and Globe, Home, Importers and Trade r.
Iorard Kina OF Hartford and American OF Pcnnsy
yana The building Ia owned by Charles Bouton aud Ia
damaged 81 800. Fuily insured