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NORTH EAST, Jan. LIST, 1873.
MR.. ED1ToR-Dear Sir:-The rival game
of shooting pigeons, which we named in
our last as coming off on New Years day,
came off on Saturday last, killing, as we
learn twenty three birds out of seventy
five. The agent of Jacobs Station and his
accomplices, won the game over the agent
of station B. and his colleagues. Both
agents, however, were SO well pleased with
the result that they all returned to Jacobs
Station where each one received two free
tickets. They then started the train for
station B. where each one received two
more tickets, gratis. By this time the
train began to move off lively, and the
brain becoming somewhat muddled, it was
not long before two of the passengers ran
together, both falling off the train. The
feet of one struck the other in the face,
spelling the appearance of his antagonist
peppers. By the time they were fixed up,
old Bacchus and boy geared; both were
percipitated to the ground with no serious
results other than some slight wounds, and
the loss of the boys shirt. Thus ended
one of the most frightful scenes that ever
occurred on this part of the Dead River
Grand Trunk Railroad.
We understand the manager of the Iron
Works has discharged some half dozen of
his men for preferring to board at the above
stations.
The pastor of the NJ. E. Church, of this
place ION Sunday last,) sharply criticized
the practiced of shooting tame birds, and
pronounced it the height of barbarity and
cruelty, and unbecoming any civilized
community. His remarks were brief, but
| to the point and received the general ap-
proval of his hearers. He also remarked
that he saw from his window on Christmas
day, man reeling through the street
drunk, and made strong appeals to the cit
liens to assist in putting forth their efforts
| to have the rum traffic abolished from our
! midst, and could in no wise eXhonerate the
vender. This, we think, is the right step.
| We hope to get more of it and better, as
we have not from some half dozen preachers
in this place, heard over five minutes dis
course on temperance for nearly two years,
either private or public.
Frozen Oyer.-The extreme cold wealth
er of last week froze over the channel OF
the Susquehanna river between the Lam
caster county shore and Caldwelrs Island,
at Peach Bottom. This closed up the
whole breadth of the river at this point, as
that portion between the island and the
York county shore had been frozen up fol
some weeks. The freezing up of the part
first named indicates extreme cold weather
as it does not occur more than once in
twelve or fifteen years, on account of the
swiftness of the current. The ferry is now
therefore stopped and unless the ice has
become strong enough to bear, the trans,
mission of the mails and other communica
ton across the river at this place cease for
a while.-Orford Press.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
ScRtBNER'S MONTHLY.

4 Serial Storu by DIR. HOLLAND.
Ne,c Story by SAKE HOLM.
Long Story from, BRETE HARTE
Brilliant Array of Contributors.
CLARENCE COOK on Furniture and Decorntjons
r. ii. STODDARD on AUtLors
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
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Extraordinary Inducements to New Sub.
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The Publishers of scRBSER's MONTHLY in their Pros
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papers about Au h Ors, their Personal
characteristics, Home Life, Families,
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Portraits of Living American Writer'S.
is also promised
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the Decoration of American HOmes.-
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The Subscription price is $500 year, with special
rates to Clergymen, Teachers and Postmasters.
The following
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The stamps must be- furnished subject to the approval
of til" Department, from steel plates engraved IN tho
highest style of the art of steel engraving and printed in
such coors he selected by the Department in the
best and most approved manner equal every respect
to the stamps in upon paper of the best quality
suitable for the purpose thoroughly gummed with the
best quality of adhesive perforated in such
that each separate stamp be readily detached and
used the sheets to be we'll pressed and packed
prevent them from adhering to each other the
be furnished with all reasonable dispatch in such guam
Titles may he ordered by the Department to fiji the
separate daily acquisitions OF Postnasers and Postal
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PROPOSALS. FOR
Adhesive Postage Stamps
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

T., 2.
SEALED PROPOSALS invited. from steel-plate
engravers and plate printers and will be at this
Department until l. o'clock on FRIDAY, the tenth
lOt) day Of January, 1878, for furnishing Postage
Stamps for u term of four years, commencing the
first (lst) day of May, 1873.
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THE NAMES.

Few Chu.eiaas haye iad sneh Eatiety Of
names. 1t was at first called the New
Erection, on the branches of EIk-riyer,
the Elk-river, Great Elk, Upper Elk, and
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The undersigned postmaster at -. State of r.
c"rcs. UNDER Flee, that he is ACQUAINTED
with the above @;alantors, and knows them 20 be mer
of property. and able To make good their guarantee
years.
Bids Of $1,000 anI upward must be accompanied 10y a
certified check or draft solvent national bank
equal to per crntun the present annual pay the
route; i'll of new service not less than per
rentum of years pay proposed in bd.(Section 253
Act Of June s. 1S12.)
The Postmaster must not sign the certificate until the
of the bid is inserted and the bid and guarantee
signed by all the parties, and lated,
OATH REQUIRED ny SECTION 2i6 CONGRESS,
APPROVED JUNE s, 1872, TO BE Affirmed EACH BID
FOR CARVING THE MAIL. tND TAKEN BEFORE
rEL.:L: ..I:.I LELLI.
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Extraordinary inducements

are offered TO subscribers:
For $3.50 the Publishers will send any Booksheller
or Newsdealer will supply, the magazine for year.
and the twelve numbers Of Vols III and w. containing
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THE MARKETS.
Eikt0n Markets.

COI.HEcTED EVERY FRIDAY.
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Should the interest of the Government require this
contract may be extended beyond the time named not
exceeding three mouths, by order of the Postmaster
General and the contract prices and all conditions
in set forth shall govern in such extended
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TO CONTRACTORS.
UNITED STATES MAILS,
1GARNIANle ID.


"
PROPOSALS will he received ut the Contract Office of
this Department, until p. m of March B. 1873, Ito be
decided on or before March 70. 49, for conveying the
mails Of til" United States, from July I, 1879, to Jane
70, 1876. in the State of Mar ylan, the routes and by
the schedules of departures and arrivals herein specified.
Bid'CrS 'eW e,nnijre cGreti'Hy the forms, md
instructions oHaCJtdI
The attention of bidders is called 10 the 4th section
of IL" Post Office appropriation act of March >. ISL
which nireS that MI jiis of 5000 ami Up'rGrd shalt
be accompanied In check draft Of not less than fus
pt' cent 81 such bid
p,uro,n por.rrp ~or ,ny-pp,,srn
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STOCK ON HAND.

The contractor shall at all times keep hand stock
of the several denominations of stamps subject the
control of the Agent Of the Department all stages of
manufacture, sufficient to meet all orders of the Depart
ment and to provide against any and all contingencies
that may lie likely to during the exst of the
contract that each and order of the Department
may be promptly filled: and til" Department shall have
the right to require the contractor at time during
the existence Of the contract to furnish guam
tity OF stamps not exceeding supply for three months
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No proposal will be considered unless accompanied
by satisfactory guarantee signed by least two re-
sponsble parties.
Bidders must state in their proposals the price per
thousand stamps, including everything required
done furnished set forth in this and
all proposals must be made upon the blank forms fur
nished by the Department. securely enveoped and seal
ed. marked Proposals for Postage Stramps' and adj
dressed to the Third Assistant pos,nastor General
Washington. d c. JOHN A. j, CRESWELL,
Dec. II, 1877 Postmaster General.
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STAMP AGENT.

An agent "fthe Department will have supervision Of
the manufacture. storage, and issue Of the stamps who
shall at al times have full and free to the
ments safes and vaults where the stamps are manufc-
ured and stored for the purpose inspecting the
and the contractor shall furnish him and his clerk suit
able office and desk room, for the Transaction the
mess of his agency, without cost to the Government.
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I,---, Of -, bidder Tor conveying the mail
have tn" ability pccuniarily to fulfil my obligation as
such bidder that the bid i, made in good faith and with
the intention to enter into contract and perform the
service III said bid shall he accepted: and that the
signatures Of the aranturs thereto are genuine and
that believe the said guarantors to be pccuniarily
responsible for and able pay all damages the United
States shall suffer by Of my failing to perform
my DlIlr,Itinrs AZ. ncll hilIlIr
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NOTE-WLcn the oath ;alleI. before justice Of the
rctce the certificate Of the clerk OF of record
should h added uidGr his zeal of Office that the person
who nniuist cfr .he oath is duly qualified Justice of
p.uT,
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PIGEON SHOOTING.
NORTH EAST, Jan. LIST,

For The Cecil Wing.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05

avore To some bills for work on the now
nafore n Mr.. Wakefield or wakeman. In 1857; dld hos
swear to any bills at all before any person IN ioO' ,oV
and 1917, no did not know what was 10 DO nade Oh
the blank affidavit and only supposed u was .,o
matter OF form he signed receipts TOT inc iV"o' ~
full amounts of the bs and then Obliged 10 return
the greater part OF the money TO Wood""ru' D
divided between Tweed and Watson; 10 some in''no
he was allowed 10 retain about II per cent Oh tno
Of the bills he supposed all the money receVeu o ~
enlarged or false bills came OF the CITY lreasu'yj ="
could not say what tho total amount was; peIHap'
81 900 OOO but it might have been s200Ooo OF e'e
he never swore TO bill against the city IN WhIc" '
items were overcharged; he only recelYeu as hi7 '
s170OOO, and that he earned honestly.
The witness was then asked whether his testimony w
this case was Influenced by promises made by sahuel
Tlden, Charles OConor. or anybody else' lie sta'ou
that he had not been Influenced IN any way. lie hat
met recently In Broadway Mr. Pecham, who expresseu
caused considerable excitement, and signncang giant
were exchanged by the members OF the COMMITTEE. u IN
continuation of his testimony the w nes7 saia lI' w.
had never sworn to any bills before Eugene Durhh VI
Ieeyes T. Semes. In 1869 or 1870. -, -. .o,,
The counsel for Young then stated tnat tne neAI
I'm the Investigation was the examination or
Green Supervisor Billings thought that the COhttOe
,rnuld not be able 10 appear, but Mr. AndreWs urBeu
at he desired to get the bills purp0rtng to he sworn 10
Ly ;aryey before Reeves and DurnlI Win the accoh
4 messenger was dispatched 10 tue
Controller to request him to appear anu Drg tle paPel9
I'm question After tedious interval mo MESSENGER Iv
tur1ed with the Intelligence that Mr.. Green was uaOe
tn attend Mr.. Andrews stated that ne Would not ~
oure mare than half hour TO nnlsn MS biuc ol thc
case, IL Mr. Green and the papers couu " PlOuO ~,
Tho Committee then adjourned until SATURDAY heA' d.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
CIVIL NOTES.

In the United States Circuit Court, on Sat
urday Judge B.dtchiord granted a motion 10 allow y
W Butler 10 intervene the suit OF Lucy d. Fisk, Exec
nriN of james F-, j., dc,,Gsed, against the Union
Pacific Railroad Company and the Credit Mobller Of
America.
An assessment of $1,151,S00 was made on
about S2Oo0COO worth of scrip dividends of the New
York Central aid HUDSON River Railroad Company.
Tho Company refused to pay It, and the Assessor de
manded In addjOn to the tax, S1,COO penalty for
such refusal An appeal was taken to the Commissioner
of Internal Revenue who remtted the penalty, and re-
ducpd the utscsse,sInent to Si30,73O Payment being
again refused three seizures OF the COmpanys property
we've made A sale took place under two of them, ana
the third to follow but restrained by tempo
rary Injunction ssucd by judge Woodruff Of the United
States Circuit Court. The Injunction dissOlycd,
Saturday On the ground that as the Collector and the
Company are citizens OF the STATE the United
States Courts have no Jurisdiction In the matter.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
SCIENCE IN CENTRAL PARK.
ADDITIONS TO TIE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURA
uTGTopY

ADDITIONS 10 TIE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL
HISTORY.
Among late additions TO the American Mu-
scum of Natural History at the Central Park
ber of fine specimens Of deer including valuable large
species of great rarity from India and collection Of
rare skulls of ruminants Africa and India. OF the
Baily collection of minerals of which mention has been
made iu THE TRIBUNE, only small portion is ON ex-
hbtion owing the want of ROOM The Jay collection
of shells with the accompanying library OF eOuchoogi
cal works has been contracted for
During the past Winter great deal has been done
toward arranging the specimens and making provision
for their preservation In the newyfurnished Eall
the first story OF the old arsenal building eight
cases have erected ana filed with selections from
the collection of birds OF Europe Asia, Australia, and
the Pacific lsands The Australian birds have been put
into separate department, and afford rich and
rare exhibition Two OF the filed with typical
specimens and sucn as are OF use IN special
study with the skeletons OF the same, Yer
lions" has also been eucGsed IN this hall The spec!-
mems have been neatly aud legiDy labeled and make
very pleasing play In order TO prevent the raYages
of PARASITES the have been nsec aud
largo specmCns have been thoroughly washed with "a
highly concentrated solution OF arsenite Of potash.
Large numbers OF people are continually visiting the
Museum, for amusement ana others for plOnt.
Among the recent visitors President Grant, VINO
speut an entire forenoon, Judge PeTTepOnt President
Searns Amherst College President Brown Ot Haml-
ton College, and others. Work on the new building for
the Museum which is TO be erected ON what was for
lpcrly called Manhattan-square, begun last year,
and fbe ground eNravted by blasting preparatory TO
LAYING the foundation OF the first section OF the Museum
This will be finished, it H. expected, IN the course OF Il
year the eDd OF which time the collection viii be re-
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
A MUYICIPAL CONTEST SETTLED.

The interest in the dispute between MeSsrs.
Foley end Palmer concerning the Cbamberlainship has
been diminishing, but the last news will revive the ques
ton IL will be remembered that some time ago Judge
Barbour granted an Injunction interdicting MT toley
from assuming the functions of the Office OF Deputy
Chamberlain, TO which he claimed TO have been ap-
pointed by Controller in any way meddIng WIN
the affairs OF the Deputy Chamberlain; but Mr.. foley
carried the &c 20 the General Term and contested the
corresuess OF Tie decision. The Judges Mcneil freed
man. and Curtis, after months deliberation, have
decided Judge Curtis dissenting gainst MrFoley Judge
Mcneil giving the opinion OF the courtanuounces no adu
dcatOn upon the title TO the Office but holds that as MI
Palmer the Deputy Chamberlain, u IN possession, doing
the duties Of the Office there ne foeio under color OF
tle and must be considered de JTc Deputy Chamber
lam until Mr.. Foley establishes ms nght 10 the once ny
action of duO CdrrdnO through the State Attorney Gen
eral, and that up that time the Chamberlain mas
right regard him stranger ana 10 rlect MN py
force II ne utrudcs the Office, or he chooses To
take a peaceful way, to apply 90 the Court OF
EuJly exercise its Old clancery jurisdiction OF re-
stfaiung Intrusion Judge Curtis holds that the Con-
troer has the power to appoint the Deputy Chamber
lan but that Mr. Foley not having obtained possession
OF Office, must establish his r-ht in acton or quo
trGlTdHiJ before he can oust the present incumbent
who il nov tdcO Deputy Chamberani but rs II does
mol appear that Mr. Foley intends force or violence an
INJUNCTION should not issue the hcle suspicion VI the
incumbent that he may be ousted
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
GARYEYS EXPENSIVE BILLS.

THE CHARGES AGAINST CLERK YOUNG,
The investigation into the charges against
Joseph b. Young continued on Saturday before the
Committee on Civil Courts Of the Board of Supervisors
snperyisor Billings IN the chair. The charter
having abolished the office OF Clerk OF the Board OF su
pervisors 1t rumored around the city Hall that the
investigation would be abandoned Mr. Young aud his
counsel however wished to have 1t continued and the
case will probably be concluded on Saturday next The
proceedings opened with the crossexamination OF
Andrew j. GarveY, by Mr.. YOuug's counsel Rufus An
dnews.
He testified that 90 the best Of his recollection he had
not sworn to any bills before Young Commissioner OF
Deeds during the years 1859, 1870 and 1871 he might
have sworn 70 some ANAL bills several past; he
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
DECISIONS-MAY 8.

Superior COurt-Spccidt Term-Bv Judge SedgwiCk.
bolivia Motion denied, defendant
urhrf time Justice ag Lug and auoherMoon denied
on ground power Candies The Merchants
usirIce Conp.n'-Moton granted rues plaintiff Gle sufficient
bond (sr mtn Thompson ag knckmanOp'ef Of reference
RIgrv alOrIsr that commission issue Kochler
for judgment for defendant demurrer, with
btubbin agt. Rose foceoiiuGs dismissei.
Judge ysn YOrst-lieunau Henhsn-oreT for reference.
By Judge The Guardian Nul, Lie
for eounsel) Harris ag The PsHaua Railroad
as required By Court vail marked settled Hd
Inut HE
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
THE MUMCIPAL BALANCE-SHEEE.

MONTHLY STATEMENT OF THE CONTROLLER.
The following is the monthly statement OF
the amount Of warrants drawn against the city ana
county from Jan. / TO April l, 1s13 inclusive with
comparative statement of the city and county debt on
Dec 81 and April 80, 1e7s and atranscrptoi s'ockS
WARRANTS ON CITY ACCOUNT.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
- ana nnt nncnannril,.

Photograph collectors are not necessarily
orshtners ~ genius One Of the largest dealers this
CITY aGms hN the number Of pictures sold depends far
more upon the beauty OF the subject than his or her
fame The phOtt tgTaph OF pretty butlesqne actress Is
ten times popuT Us LAt oI thc DeSt Known scenlnc
mHD.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05

The above stocks and bonds Issed in accordance
with special laws for works in progress assessment
bonds account of mprOyemen In progress and he
repaid by assessments to be collected bonds in
Anticipation Of the taxes Of lS3 and account OF
ages and advertising claims authorized by Chaps D.
29 and S7s, Lave Of 1872.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05

life OF his wife, Mary Louisa Brooks, and MAKES sue
IN yes Hens OH their estate; and that the son sn pay
her 81 and the daughter 81 900 per annum duns ~
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05

THE LIMITS OF SCIENCE, a reply to Mr. God
win by Prof R h. Youmans IL TRIBUNE LEcTuRs ErrRA No
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05

SOONER Or LATER, A NEGLECTED COLD WILL
DEVELOP CONSTANT CoUGH. BRsArH FAILING
STRENGTH AND WAsriNG FLEsH sYNPronArc soNE
syRIous LuxG AFFECTION WHICH NAY
BY usrSa ~ TINE DR.. JAMES ErPEcroRASr
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05

HOLMES's BURGLAR ALARM TELEGRAPH re-
about burglary, st gives instant notice
window door is opened after the aiarm bell Is set
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05

PLANTING SEASONS. b. Parsons & Sons
Flushing Rhoodendrons Roses, Evergreen and Decduou
free and Shrubs. By L. Central R 70 Ksena Station $3.50 aud H.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Announcements
Irritation of scalp-BURNETT's COCAINE cures.
VIsCoNrIs Tuscan SALAD OIL-Choice Olive
New-York tribune., 1873-05-05
CALENDARS-THls DAY.

uPKRsE CorRr-Cmcur-PAET No Casrdar; em.n business
PART II-BARFErr, J.-Oi ems al lu:J1 O., N.
~. People rel j.. stemef JJ GOdrei e al ngt W. e.