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The New York herald., 1873-12-12
NAVAL MATTERS.

That Coal Barge Blockade at the Navy
Yard-The European Squadron EN-
Route for Key West-Opinion OF an
Omcer Touching Congressional Appro-
priations for the Service.
There Is no cessation in labor apparent at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard. Work is progressing steadily
upon the Roanoke, Dictator, Florida and Mime
sofa. The boilers OF the latter were tested satis-
factorily yesterday.
There was nothing done toward raising the coal
barge Upland from its muddy bed in front of the
dry dock yesterday. The marines on the blockaded
iron-clad Araplles walked about with their hands
their pockets and, chattering to each other like
monkeys, peercd over the dock at placid waters,
beneath which lies the hated barrier to the eress OF
the noble ship. The method OF raising the boat has
been discussed, and divers as previously reported,
have gone down to devise ways and means OF pro-
ceeding. To-day some further steps may be taken
order to relieve the anxiety OF the officers OF the
Arapiles, who are anxious to be or for more con-
genial cline. The steam irigate Colorado, alter
many delays, sailed yesterday Tor Key West Fla.
The nagshp wabash, OF the Mediterranean squad
ron, Rear Admiral Case, is now en- route Tor Key
West, where she will be due next week. Admiral
Case being senior ON Ger, will assume command or
the North American leet and Rear Admiral Scott
win cooperate with HIM. 1t is remarked as some.
what singular that the department. should with
draw the wabash and Shenandoah nom European
waters to reinforce the neet on this side now that
the Pish-Polo protocol has proved so hugely agree
able to all parties concerned.
The writer, in conversation with naval oflcer
yesterday, introduced the subject OF the naval
''specaln Appropriation bill In the House and the
increase OF the iorce OF sailors The oficer said -
II see in all that has been said and done In Con-
gress so far concerning the navy and the exigen-
cies OF the service which have lately arisen, the
same old scloven foot" Of Western opposition TO
the advancement OF the welfare OF the navy. 1t Is
strikingy apparent in the published reports OF the
proceedings In Congress given in yesterdays
HERALD. why In the navy, we were all exceed
ingly surprised when saw that Secretary Robe
son asked for but S. 0o0 600 extrav appropriation
II was certainly very little, and could not go far to
build up our poor navy. or this amount, he ex-
planned before the Naval Committee, that
Sl,0O0,000 would be needed to put three OF
our best monitors in proper condition for service.
With inexcusable disregard for skilled advice, and
desperate contempt for the lessons Of the hour,
the committee struck out the million for repairing
the m0nitOrs and IN that condition reported the
.extra' Appropriation bill This sum win not 70
ar In periectinG our wooden vessels. What we
really want is an appropriation at once for building
neet Of Eon-clad shjps Of war. such as csA COM
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NEWS FROM KEY WEST.

The OssIpee on for santiago-Admfral
Porter to Comm and the Squadron-The
VirStnius Not To BE Surrendered.
KEY WEST, Fla, Dec. IL, 1878.
The Ossipee is ordered to sea tonight for
Santiago instead of the Wyoming, which
wanted repairs. When getting up steam the
Wyoming burst her boiler, but the injury is
slight and she will be able to start to-
morrow.
ADMIRAL PORTER TO TAKE COMMAND.
Admiral Porter is coming to take command,
Admiral Rodgers to be second The Colorado
is to be the flagship.
CONTINUED ACTIVITY.
Much activity prevails in the repair and
store shops. Stores for 10000 men are now
on hand here.
NO SURRENDER
High naval officers in communication with
the Navy Department say that there will be
no surrender of the Virginius.
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and the statesmen Of tho great

tesensaeFves ana the statesmen Of tho great
Northwestern Empire. Yet Mr.. Archer, OF
Maryland, did make some opportune sugges-
tions and declared that our navy, as it is now,
t'could not take the virginius from Havana"
Whether this is strictly true or not,
it is not wild exaggeration. We are not able
to 60 to war; we are not in position to make
a naval demonstration against the Spanish
navy; we cannot maintain and protect our
national honor From the temper of those
men whom the diseased portions of our polih-
cal fabric have vomited into power we can
see no immediate prospect that we shall be
able to enforce even the mild diplomacy of
amiable Mr.. Fish.
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Affairs at tho Gosport Navy Yard.

PORTSMOUTH. Va, Dec. IL, 1873.
The torpedo ship Maynower was ordered to be
taken out OF the dry dock this morning, at eight
O'Clock, and viii be made fast below
the masting shears and there finished.
Her ammunition, guns, small arms, &C., will
be put on board. Her 3O-pounders were brought
over from st. Heen's to-day and will be mounted
tomorrow. The Maynower will positively go into
commission tomorrow at meridian and receive
her store supplies by night and be ready to sail.
The iron platers were engaged to-day in thoroughly
casing the pilot house of the Maynower with half
inch iron In order to protect the pilots and wheels
men from the deadly aim or sharpshooters.
The Manhattan and Powhattan having finished
coaling, put to sea yesterday at noon direct for
Key West The two ships would have sailed at
daybreak but for the reason that they had to wait
for high water Both went or in good condition.
Orders were issued to-day to proceed at once to
spar the Macedonia.
Just as the Powhattan was leaving the yard to-
day orders were received from washington de-
taching Ensgns Hugo Osterhaus and II. l.. Green
from that ship and ordering them to duty on the
Mayn0wer.
Recruiting for the marine corps has commenced
here. lot OF recruits raised in Virginia ex.
amined and passed to-day.
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WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-1 A. M.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-1 A. M.
Synopsis FOR the Past ToentvJour Hours.
The barometer continues highest In the South
Atlantic States and generally clear weather with
higher temperature prevails from Virginia SOUTH
ward to Florida and from the South Atlantic coast
westward to the Mississippi Valley; higher tenn
perature, with cloudy weather and rain In New
England, and thence westward to Michigan and
sOuthwestward to the Ohio Valley; heavy rain and
light to fresh easterly winds are reported from
Northern Illinois s0uthwestward to the Lower
Missouri Valley.
Probabilities.
For the South Atlantic States and thence west
ward to the Lower Mississippi Valley, partly cloudy
and clear weather, with less pressure; easterly to
southerly winds and higher temperature on the
Atlantic coast.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley light to fresh
southerly and westerly winds, aud probably areas
Of rain during the day.
For THE NEW ENGLAND AND MIDDLE ATLANTIC
STATES SLIGHTLY RISING TEMPERATURE, WITH
PARTLY CLOUDY WEATHER AND AREAS OF RAIN.
For the lake region fresh and brisk variable
Winds with continued cloudy and stormy weather,
followed by clearing weather and lower tempera-
ture in the upper lake region and the Northwest
on Friday afternoon,
The temperature will probably rise slightly in
the canal region Of New York State during the day.
The Weather I'm This City Yesterday.
The following record will show the changes in
the temperature for the past twenty-four hours in
comparison with the corresponding day OF last
year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnuts
Pharmacy, HERALD Bullding:-
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by recounting several military successes by sh1
Cubans In the Eastern Department.

by recounting severai military successes by th6
Cubans In the Eastern Department.
THE MASS MEETING THIs EVENING
The arrangements for the mass meeting as
Cooper Institute this evening were completed
yesterday, and IL is calculated the demonstration
will exceed in Numbers and interest any which has
taken place in favor OF Cuba Libre in this city Mr.
Elwood L. Thorne will be President, and o formid.
able list OF distinguished names for vice presidents
has been prepared. Should the hall be insufficient
to hold the crowd, meetings will be arranged out
side, weather permitting. The list OF speakers has
been heretofore published, and embraces some
OF our most popular ana well known orators A
communication has been received by the execu-
tive committee from the chairman OF meeting
held in the House OF Represen taIives In Columbia,
S. c.. on November 20 last, embodying the resolu.
tions there adopted, and they will be read this
evening. They express sympathy with the Cuban6
In their struggle for freedom from the Spanish
yoke, and consider that the true American policy
Is that whcn shall most speedily secure TO the
island place among the nations as q free an6
independent State.
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TIE PITTsBURe EMBEzzLEMENr.
PITTsBrEG. Pa, Dec. II.

PlTTsBuIG, Pa, Dec. IL, 1873.
The Financial Committee resumed its invcstiga-
cion OF tho water bond embezzement this az
ternoon.
John Ross, late Secretary OF the Water Commits.
sion, testified that he placed the bonds ana some
422o,OO0 with the National Trust Company, with
out authority from any person. The stockholders
OF the National Trust Company have subscribed
some e700,000 towards paying the Indebtedness for
tho institution a. guarantee tuat tnc amount
will be paid. Committees have been appointed
to take charge or and test the gcnutneness OF the
qn0, tQaQes 9tven nv che subscribers.
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A DESPERATE GANG OF THIEVES.

ST. LOUIS Dec. IL, 1873.
The younger of the James Brothers, commonly
known as the "lowa railroad train robbers
robbed the store OF Bryant Chandler, at Brosey,
Cass county. Mo-, last Friday evening, and shot
and severely wounded Isaac Burson. A party OF
citizens pursued the robbers, but were captured
by them at Monegaw Springs, and after some de-
tention they were released, with an injunction
that they would be held responsible for all reports
which should be circulated regarding their acts
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BellicOSt Scribblers Want Men and Money
to Combat the InsurrectOn.
SURRENDER OR WAR
Rumored Battle at Las Tunas-0minous
Silence of the Authorities.
THE AMERICAN FLEET GETTING READY.
TsLeGaAMs TO TINE NEW YORK HERALD.

HAVANA, Dec. II, 1873.
Captain General Jovellar this evening issued
an address to the inhabitants of Cuba, say
ing:-
the governments of Spain and the
United States, my duty, however pain
full it may be, is to comply faithfully with its
terms. For this have received final orders.
Failure to comply with the same would pro-
duce war, and war with great Power, with
out the aid of Spain. In the meanwhile obey
the law of necessity and the orders of the gov
ernment of the Spanish Republic. Let us de-
liver up the Virginius and the survivors of her
passengers and crew. have faith in the
nobleness of your procedures in compliance
with my word JOAQUIN JovELLAR."
Money Wanted to Combat the Insur-
rection-French Man-of-War ut Ha-
vana-Rumored Battle MT Las Tunas.
HAVANA, Dec IL, 1873
The Gorro FrDio asks that all able-bodied
men, between the ages Of 18 and 35, be called
into active military service, and that those
between 35 and As be placed on the reserve.
Of the active class 10000 men could be
obtained, o force sufficient to crush the
rebellion.
The Voz de Cuba declares that great neces-
sity is to be met without delay. AS the home
government has already made known that it
cannot assist us, Cuba must raise men and
money to s'save the situation"
The French man-of-war Kersaint has arrived
here from Santiago.
There are rumors Of a severe engagement in
the vicinity of Las Tunas The journals
contain nothing about the affair.
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CONVENTION OF RAILROAD MEN,

WILMINGTON, N. c.. Dec. IL, 1873
convention in the interests OF the projected
Air Line Railroad from Chicago to Charleston
assembled at the rooms OF the Chamber OF Com
merce this morning A large number OF merchants
and bankers were present, including delegates
from points all along the line. After speeches Of
welcome the whole party, with several hundred
citizens, took an excursion down the harbor,
which was thickly studded with outward and
inward bound vessels.
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NOt1C6s
We beg to call the attention of the trade and the public
the decision rendered the 5th ns in the COURT OF
Common Pleas OF the State OF New York. against Wer'
ner, perpetually enioining him from manuiacturing
keeping selling any Champagne with label similar
to or in imitation Of that OF the well-known PIPEH
HEIDSIECK CHAMPAGNE, for which we are sole agents
in the United States and Canadar and we beg To gyo
notice that shall continue TO prosecute with Al the
rgor permits any Infringement OF our labels and
trademarks well of Piper Heidseck As OF
Martel Brandy RENAULD. FRANCOIS & CO.,
Sole Agents Piper Heidsieck Champagne and MarteH
Rran
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pete with the Monarch and vessels OF that class.
Inc western men also opposed the increase
oa os Sailors rom the present standard, $500 to
IooOo, ana only consented to vote for it
when the term OF service OF the additional 500
was limited to one year from date. Now, there
VIII De no time when less that 10, 900 seamen VIII
sumce 10 man our Meet, II we purpose to extend
pr0tecuon 10 our commerce, as we are in duty
bound TO DO. In all quarters OF the globe For my
congressman OF late years, they have grown so
dead TO national honor and are yet thoroughly
alive to Jobbery and corruption Thus far, on this
Cuban war question, Congress mas literally stifed
the voice OF the people by refusing to entertain
any subject looking to protection against future
outrage at the hands OF our enemies.
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PROFESSOR A9AssIz BETTER.

BOSTON, Dec. IL, 1878.
Professor Agassiz is reported better. His re-
covery is probable. The seriousness OF his illness
mas been greatly exaggerated He is quite sick,
but by no means dangerous.
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Captain Williams, OF the Eighth precinct, accom-
panied by platoon of policemen, made descent
on the faro banks Nos. 573 and e15 Broadway last
night. About the same time this was going on
Captain Clinchy, Of the Sixteenth precinct. made
O descent on similar house kept at the corner OF
Broome street and the Bowery In both places a
large number OF persons were arrested; but only
the proprietors and Is others were locked up, and
the property found in the houses was seized by the
police and carried to the station houses. The
prisoners will be sent to Court this morning.
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Presidential Reflection on the Court
Appeal for Mercy.
The Midnight Hour the Moment of
His Doom or Reprieve.
Press Anticipation of a Plea in
Mitigation.
Condemnation to 20 Years
..SeclusiOn'' Probable.
relsGRAMs TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

PARIS, Dec IL, 1873
Soon after the judgment of the Court was
pronounced against Marshal Bazaine last
evening he requested that his son might be
allowed to visit him in prison.
He also refused to avail himself of the right
of appeal
CONSIDERATION OF TIE COURT APPEAL FOR
MERCY.
President MacMahon will to-day decide
whether he will listen to the appeal of the
Court for mercy and commute the sentence of
the condemned man.
MacMahon's Solemn Duty-The Midnight
flour n Moment of Dread Import.
PARIS, Dec II, 1879
President MacMahon, before taking action
on the appeal for mercy for Bazaine, will wait
for explanations from the Marshal and for the
expiration of The usual period of delay during
which the Court may itself reverse the SEN
tence.
This period ends tonight at midnight, and
the Presidents decision will not be announced
until tomorrow.
PUBLIC ANTICIPATION OF PLEA FOB MITIGA-
The Journal de Paris says the unanimity Of
the judges unfortunately indicates that there
will be no reconsideration of the sentence
but the condemned Marshal may take advan-
tage of the lapse of time and plead his splen-
did services to France in mitigation of its
severity.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE COURT MARTIAL RE-
JOINS HIS COMMAND.
The Duo dAumale, President of the court
martial, has gone to Besancon to attend ex-
clusively to the command of his army corps.
Enforce.
LONDON, Dec. 1916 A. M.
A special despatch from Paris to the
Daily Ne,os reports that the President intends
to commute the sentence of Marshal Bazaine
to 90 years seclusion.
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Dunville g. Co.-The Irish Distilleries,
Belfast Ireland the largest holders Of Whskey in the
world Their OLD IRISH WHISKEY is recomne nded
by the medical profession in preferences to French
brandy. Supplied in casks United states
Branch, 81 Broad street, New York.
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DEMOCRATIC GAINS IN TEXAS

GALVESTON, Dec IL, 1873.
All the additional election news received here
shows increased democratic maorltss.
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YELLOW FEVER IN TEXAS.

GALVESTON. Dec. IL, 1873.
Special dispatches to the Necs report new cases
OF yellow lever at Columbus.
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A.-For a stylish and Elegant Drese
SCHEID, ll8 Nassau street
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A.-No Case of Rupture Can he Found
that cannot be retained comfortably by the ELASTIC
TRUSS, 6S3 Broadway patronized by government High
medals at Cincinnati also American Institute, New
York
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| A.-Wedding Invitations, Ball Cards.
| Monograms, foreign Note Paper, Orders of Dancing
JAS. EVERDELL. 32 Broadway Established l3i0
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Bakers ChOcoIate.-A Good Cup OF Co
easily had If will insist your grocer FURNISH
ing w. BAhER x co. - BREAKFAST COCOA
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Cariist Report or Severe Battle and
Royalist Victory.
BAyoNNR, Dec IL, 1873.
The Carst Junta In this city claim to have re-
ceived intelligence OF another victory OF their
forces over the spanish government troops.
One republican general is said TO have been
wounded and a number OF officers killed, including
several colonels.
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Alcohol, So; Whiskey, 81 90; Gin,
Rum Port 81 M Brandy Scotch and Irish Whiskeys 81
LANDSBERu KANTROWITZ CO., I9l Canal st.
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Coroner keenan, was yesterday called to No. 5o7
West Fifty-ninth street, to hold an inquest on the
body OF John Mccormick, teamster, 25 years of
age and born in Ireland, who died in the Ninety
ninth street hospital from the effects OF injuries
received by having been accidentally run over by
q manure wagon, corner OF FIfty-frst street and
Ninth avenue, on Wednesday afternoon.
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CristadOro's Hair Dye is, BY Far, ths
best extant; always reliable, perfectly harmless and
true nature. sold everywhere
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IelsGUAMs 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

MADRID. Dec. IL, 1878.
Lopez Dominique has accepted the command OF
the government force before Cartagena.
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Anakesis Gives Instant Relief and
permanent cure in Piles Sold by all druggists Depot
46 Walker street.
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Denis Donovan, No. East Twelfth
street, formerly at Demoncos has reduced his table
dhote prices; also la carte and private dinners ro-
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THE NORTH CAROLINA DEBT.

RALEIGH, Dec. IL, 1873
bill for the adjustment OF the State debt will
be discussed in the Senate tomorrow, by special
order.
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Bakers ChOcolate.-If You Wish the
best VANILLA CHOCOLATE get BAKERS.
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ENGLAND.
The Bank Rate Of Discount Reduced Money on
'Change-Bullion Supply and Reserves-A
Learned Canon to Lecture in America
rlEsaAms 10 THE NEW YORK HERAD,

TElEcaAmS TO the new YORK HERALD.
LONDON, Dec. II, 1873.
The Directors Of the Bank Of England, at their
meeting to-day, fixed the minimum rate OF dis
count at the bank at four and half Q per cent.
MONEY ON 'CHANGE.
The rate of discount In the open market for three
months bills is four per cent, one-half per cent
below the bank rate.
BULLION IN FLOW TO THE BANK.
The bullion In the Bank Of England has increased
f6ls, 900 during the past week.
The proportion or the bank reserve to liabilities
which was last week 45h per cent, is now 4sh per
cent.
CANON KINGSLEY TO VISIT AMERICA.
Rev. Charles Kingsley canon Kingsley will
soon visit the United States on lecturing tour.
The Metropolitan Fog Darkening an
Area OF SO Miles Square-Comm m rec Sc
riously neutrality-suspicious. Science
Disma ycd.
LONDON, Dec. II, 1878.
The dense fog which set In on Tuesday last con-
tinues this morning. This almost unprecedented
condition OF the atmosphere even for this city is
having a serious erect on business.
Navigation on the river Is very dangerous No
vessels have arrived here for two days, captains
fearing to move during the fog lest they should
come in collision with other craft.
For the same reason the cattle show at Agricul-
tural Hall is q failure. Some OF the beasts are per-
ishing and the owners OF many others on exhibi
ton have Withdrawn them.
The fog covers an area OF about 80 miles square,
OF which London is the centre.
Elsewhere throughout the country there was q
hard frost last night
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Ask for GoOdalPs-The Finest I'm ported
and cheapest Domestic PLAYING CARDS Beautiful new
patterns Sold everywhere.
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THE VILE DU HAvRE.
Captain surmont's Defence Of His Personal
Conduct and That Of His Officers
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW york HERALD.

PARIS, Dec. H. 1873
Captain Surmont publishes card Indignantly
denying the charge that himself and the other
officers OF the steamship Vile du Havre showed
cowardice at the time OF the disaster to that vessel
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PR0VIDENCE CLOTH MARKET.

Pnovrpxrcx. r. L. Dec. IL ls71
Printing cloths firm and moderately active at &C. FOR
STANDARD and extra 64s Some sales o extra fVr ~
turo delivery were made ~ 6ho.
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Royal Havana Lottcry-ExtraOrdf-
nary3 900 distributed prze IN every even tlcketSt
Spanish bank bills and governments purchased.
TAYLOR CO., Bankers, Ii Wall street, New York
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OMAHA, Dec, II, 1873
There is heavy sleet and hail storm here to.
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Christmas is COming.-Beau autiful Boot
and SHOES. Patronze MILLER CO.. No. Unio
square.
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The Phnlon Night Blooming Cereus fs
the besand cheapest Perfume in the world
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For HOLIDAY Use-An Xmas Present,

case containing bottle Burgundy "Chambertn," bot
ties Champagne any brandt bottles 1882 Brandy bot
ties Osborn Co.'S oporte Port bottles Amontiilsdo
Cordial Gn delivered in any part OF the city free, or
a containing any assortment the purchaser may
choose quality guaranteed OSBORN'S, 4S Pine street.
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FRANCE.
Specie in Heavy Flow to the Bank.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

PARIS Dec. II, 1878.
The specie in the Bank OF France has increased
5000 oo0f. during the past week.
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SPAIN.

Change Of Commanders Before Cartagena-
Claim Of Bourbonist Victory.
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Naval AssiQnments. A

Mdshipmen Thomas S. Plunkett and Henry Nc
Gala and Paymaster f. 7. Giett have been ordered
to recruiting duty at Chicago.
Assistant Paymaster s. Reed Calhoun has been
detached from the Saugus and ordered to settle
accounts.
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Tho Best "Elastic Truss"-Warrnntcd
the best-is sold at PoMERoY'S No. 74 Broadway Now
York, for s..
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Havana LOttery.-ExtraOrdinn Draw.
ing; 81 10000 distributed. prize every seven dckeRb
We sold last extraordinary drawing capita prizos
$5o00OO. Prizes cashed, circulars sent informatioD
given j. B. MARTIN EZ CO., 10 Wall street; box
46SJ Post office New York
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We Would Say to Every Mother
who has suffering child, at once and procure bot.
tie of MRS. WINsLOW'S SOOTHING SIRUP. 1t wall
relieve the little one Immediately will allay all pain.
sotens the gums: reduces Inflammation regulates ths
pain, It allows it quiet. natural sleep, aud comforts
the mother.