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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

ITO LET-IN BROOKLYN, AT 10 SANDS STREET
i five minutes from Fulton ferry two nice Pariors ali
two Easements; also four Rooms on floor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

A BARGAIN At MoRRISTOWN N. WILL BE
N sold for 20 less offered last year.
Country Seat; three acres good house eleven rooms
bath, water closets, Ne. ice house, carriage house and
gardeners house location beautiful and healthy
abundance OF fruit and shade.
S EDDY, No. PARK place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18
WEsTCHEsTER COUNTY, PROPERTY
FOR SALE AND no RENT.
-wEsTcnEsTEE COUNTY PROPERTY 7

A NNEXED PORTION OF WEsTCHEsTER COUNTY
~ Morrisana, kingshrldse West Farns-propertes for
county having operated in them for years past In
yesos may obtain full and reliable Information from our
office. i. q. ID. BROWN, 90 Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

EoR sALE-6so ACRES OF LAND IN 5000 BUILD
Il ing Plots; nearly mile front South Side Rail-
road Long Island 70 miles IRON city handsome station
~ Genre o. property; price 100000 decided bargain;
basis or sell a third interest - - ~
WHITE .Ioh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

7 OTIS IN WESTCII ESTER VILLAGE, FIVE MILES
IL from Central Park. 500 For particulars apply
10 wESTCHEsTER HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION, 80
Nassau street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

ITO LET CHEAP-ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE
L Residences in Westminster county; large House
handsomely FURNISHED; stable, carriage house and ~
Of Ground; abundance of fruit. Apply to owner
premises Broadway and Seventh street, Morrisania
Also unurnished. with stahc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

ITO LET-IN WESTMINSTER, 10 MILES FROM THE
L city, large frame Mansion with modern improve
good garden coach house and stable, suitable for
large family also several acres OF land attached; TO
good tenant lease will be given at Sl.0o per annm
New Haven Railroad will their trains close by very
Al ply on the premises, or to WILLIAM WATSON
AZ co. 90 franklin street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

A FIRST CLASS FIVE STORY DOUBLE BRICK
~ store and tenement on First avenues price $3ou0l;
renting S3to0 per year, $s,UJO mortgage by mutual lie
equity; to exchange for Diamonds other property
THOMAS y. HOJER, g36 Third avenue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

FOUR STORY BROWN STONE ENGLISH BASE.
n ment House, ia East Thrleth street to let; every
convenience best OF order; rent 5000.
LANES DAVIS In.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

OK E0O WILL BUY A GOOD THREE STORY
spo.OUU Philadelphia brick House, in Taylor street.
Brooklyn; all modern improvements; only 1880 Or
81 900 required down Apply 10 r. T. BUSH owner, l2s
Maiden lane, or w. o. SUMNER, Agent 81 Broadway,
BROOKLYN, h. ID,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

CTORE TO LET-A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR
y any large busness.-Ihe very desirable Store 257
Fulton street, opposite Clinton, being 2Gx200 feet with
Basement under same and also Second Floor 2Ox7 and
Third Floor 200 and the entire Fourth Floor 4Ox5o all
having fine light and modern conyenenccs. The whole
any part Will be rented very low and immediate pos
session given on application to WYCKOFF JAMES, lS9
Montague street. Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

DYCKMAN LOTS-A FEW VERY CHOICE PLOTS
~ near and fronting Grand Military Park ver
mlyea sherman aud Dyckmgn avenues, al low prices.
W. j. BARNES. ll2 Broadway.
LoR SALE CHEAP-A FINE PIECE OF TENEMENT
rately or together.
RICHARD HENNEssY & co, 90 Third avenue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18


nor SALE-A DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, WIN IL
il of Land near the cities vi Newark and Eliza
BETH the high ground overlooking both cities as we'll
charming views every side; u Is two miles from Inc
depot Of the New York and New Jersey Railroad and 10
minutes from Wall street. New York and in strict nv rs
class neighborhood the house l. modern built contau-
ing " rooms, besides washroom aud ballroom with
broad piazzas on both sides, Is furnished with ur
mace, superior range with hot aud cold water, Nc
also neat and convenient stable barn ana carriage ou
the and y IN high stale of cultivation, and is we'll
stocked with fine variety Of fruit and coplous
altogether orthe buildings wi portion Of the land
terms easy, but no trade or exchanges title perfect and
uncncumbcred. Address A. BARCLAY, Newark, N. j.
or apply on the premises, Clinton place, Newark
EoR sALE-oNE oE THE FINEST COUNTRY
- Homes ON the Hudson River; splendid views OF tho
aAtsksi new large house. cottage buildings, dock ana
SVW iru reesi m complete orders; q acres; Al unen
numbered. Address g.. box 80. Post ,fce Tivoli or
apply TO NJ. u Wo0ILEY, No 81 Pine street, room 10.
FOR SALE-THREE SPLENDID FARMS, ONE OF
~ acres, one Of 10 acres and one OF IL aeres all Win
go9d buildings on. For further particulars address W. D.
kLBS Stroudsburg, Pa
toR SALE-THE YAPHANK STATION ON THE
Long Island Railroad; good house. stables, &C, lD
so month part Of the privilege of the house good
place for hacking and boardcrs price S.suni one.haf
remain for Il term years. Address r.. EDWARDS,
Patchoguc Long Island n Y.
L,oR sALE-AT HASTINGS ON THE HUDSON TWO
choice Residences, with i've and six acret Of land
highly improved. EDMUND COFFIN " Cedar St
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

l family. a four story, handsomely furnished brown
location in Brooklyn. Apply to DE WITT g. BROWN, 81
Nassau street New York,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

ENOR SALE-NEW MANsARD ROOF HOUSE, ONE
y hour in New jersey five minutes from depot; fare
l2c all modern improvements small amount cash only
required Apply to owner 423 West sixteenth street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

no LET-A FINE RESIDENCE AT MORRISAN!A:
fine three story and basement brick House; all I'M
provements; carriage house stable nhouse &c. &C
Y lots; fruit and shade trees good surroundings corner
George street and villa place; rent 500.
A. Z. SMITH u BRO, ,3N Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

A PLEASANT COUNTRY HOME, IN HEALTHY Lo-
n cation on Passaie River, miles As minutes from
City Hall; corner Plot OF Ia good odtashoned
house, rooms, water in Kitchen marble manel stable
carriage and other 0utbuildiugs plenty of fruit and
shade: accessible by three railroads; near depots
churches schools and Stores viii be sold completely fur
nished, with Possession at once, for $3.50 Bona ide
purchasers only need apply to the owner, A. WILL
LIAMS, GO Walker street, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

FURNISHED HOUSE TO RENTAL FAIRFIELD.
j. Conn fine bathing boating fishing and driving; ID
minutes walk from New York and New Haven depot.
Apply to ALLEN NICHOLS, Southport, Conn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

ENoR SALEM NEWARK, A TWO STORY FRAME
House, In Main street, opposite East Ferry street
station. For terms, &C., apply to Mr.. HURLEY No.
Allen street, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

TOR sAEE-LoTs CORNER OF wAvERLEY PLACE
and West Tenth street. Nos $50 and l52 80 feet on
West Tenth street. 90 feet Wavercy place Inquire
A. THOMPSON, 3eI Blocker street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

VONKERS.-CHEAP-A LARGE FIRST GLASS IN
i furnished House. perfect order; ample grounds and
stahlcs objection boarders; hall price desirable
tenant BENJAMIN BROWNE, 2,340 bird avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

A SUMNER BOARDING HOUSE TO LET-FUR-
~ nished; two of ground, laid out shade
trees locality and house first class; all modern improve
mens Address SALE Station H.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

LARM-97 ACRES OF GREAT PROSPECTIVE VALUE,
near Paterson, N. j., to exchange for good Mort
cages. or VII! sell; oneourth cash. balance mortgage
the farm.
DEMAREST q wHITLoCK No. ~ Park place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

To LET-A SECOND FLOOR, FRONT, ALCOvE
1 back, and bath rooms with two or three Rooms on
third floor il desired OF house 107 Washington
all improvements newly painted and kalsomned bal
Of house occupied by three adults rent 81 $5
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

I TARRYT0WS-WITIlIN TEN MINUTES WALK
"A OF cars or boats TO let, furnished complete brick
House. IL rooms IN good order two in garden and
lawn; garden planted; on high and very healthy
ground elegant river views; will rent cheap for
or year orferm OF years also Cottage broadway,
unfinished, rooms: NICE grounds luc river views
rent 5000 per years also several furnished and unlr-
nished Residences along the Hudson sale or let
Full particulars with :. EMERSON go Sixth avenue,
near Thirty-cignth street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

IGOR SALE OK TO LET-noCsE on UNIVERSITY
IL place perfect order. Apply 10 RAlHBONE &
FOSTER, 80 Nassau street, room ID.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

n EIGHTRo0MED HOUSE. RENTING FOR $50
N per month; also 9 cosey hvc.rooned Cottage aud
Building Lot, price $1,000 with four Building Lots
$4,000. Inquire OF BENJAMIN ]. TIMMS. corner Third
avenue ana l55th ST. Cars leave Harlem Bridge every
nItCS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

EINE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN THE TWENTY
first ward, Brooklyn, with cash, To exchange for
stone front Houses on or near the Hull; also several
handsome Places in New Jersey and Weslchesier
dress the owner 471s Gates avenue, Brooklyn, after
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

EN0R SALE-AN ELEGANT COUNTRY RESIDENCE,
~ within hour OF city house in perfect order, with
az modern improvements; fruit trees, barn. &C. all
nrst class order possession immediately. Address X,
box l32 Herald Office
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

DOR sALE-OR RENT BY SEASON OR YEAR.
i very desirable furnished Summer and Winter Resi-
dence u rooms; situation high; elegant views exceed
lnsly healthy; overlooking Engewood; two sta.
tons; only thirty minutes TO Jersey City cottage sta
bes. cows two to twenty splendid land imme date
possession. Apply at 76 Chambers street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

E,OR RENT-FOR THE SUMMER SEASON, ON THE
Hudson, elegant brick Mansion, t5N65, newly and
richly furnished fine and handsomely laid out grounds;
dwelling coach house, greenhouses grapercs and all
outbudngs in perfect ordcr loo ition and
surpassed; fruit in abundance Inquire OF A. POTTER,
375 Lexington avenue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT AT NEW ROCHELLE,
~ with view OF Long Island Sound, completely fur
nshed 10 lease Tor one three during absence of
family in Europe, or will be sold on terms.
BLACKWELL Il CO, 55 Liberty street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

A FOUR STORY HIGH STOop STONE HOUSE FOR
"A sale, on rty,second street between Fifth aud
Madison 22x55xl0D: price moderate. Apply
Il r. DREW 4 CO., No 3West Twenty third street, Firth
Avenue Hotel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

A HANDSOME PLACE AT wHITEsToNE, L. j., FOR
~ sale exchange; large dwelling, barns &c plenty
OF fruit and shades fine view; five minutes from depot
will sell one 10 twenty JAMES NOBLE,
l25 West Twenty fifth street, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

DOR SALE CHEAP-EASY TERMS, THREE CHOICE
Plots, on Myrtle avenue, Brooklyn graded, paved
tagged nine OF the lots corner lots OPT ose the
templatcd Myrtle Avenue Railroad depot on Cedar and
Chestnut streets and Central avenue
c. NJ. TALLMAN, room IL, l37 Broadway, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

G1O Sln THE CHEAPEST THREE STORY
pl L.CUO. House and Lot IN this city; 2ix5Oyl00;
high stoop II rooms: in perfect order With all modern
improvements gas fixtures included i2I West Twenty
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

ITO LET-IN LOWER WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEAR
i Mott Haven station and Harlem bridge, Cottage,
containing II rooms, delightfully."- situated with shade
trees garden and grounds Of acre, and stables rent
with carpets, per Sl2oO Inquire OF owner, or
address box giS Post office New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

HIGHEST PoINT-FINEsT VIEW, BEST POSITION
and most valuable Property Washington Heights
about 20 Lots each only 81 easy terms 80 minutes
Wall street fine present and nestmablo future value p
fee front Boulevard
V. K. STEVENSON, Jr., II Pine street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

INOR SALE AND TO LET-FRENCH FLATS ON THE
north side Of sixty-nnth street near Lexington ave.
nue; all the modern improvements six each
hat good investment will sell cheap Inquire the
premises.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

CHEAP AS DIRT.-FoR SALE. THREE STORY
~ frame House and Lot; stabing in the 81 800
only required price s67C0 OWNER, 429 West sixteenth
street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

,DLOO three of land, half - mile from depot;
high ground; fine water view; schools &C. Address A.
NJ. HALSTED Rye N, Y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

BOULEVARD, TENTH AVENUE AND SEVENTY
ID fifth sireet-Thrce Fronages about $50 feet front
remarkably low; Broadway Boulevard, Eighty frs
street Lot southeast boulevard and Eighty
second street, Jour Lots: all bargains.
WIN. TRIsr BAILEY, 152 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

COUNTRY SEAT AT BAYSlDE-43 ACRES, ELE-
" ganty furnished, Horses, Carriages, &C. sale
sacrfce also Farm 1872 acres II miles city, 5000
per acre. Il. A. LAWRENCE 4 CO., 80 Nassau street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

Il from cty modern improvements, fine grounds
horses carriages fruit and vegetables cool breeze,
high and healthy; rent by year month. Apply at 90
Maiden lane
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

A NEAT COTTAGE, WITH ROOMS HANDY TO
N steam ana horse cars very healthy, at fremont
Wcstchester let reasonably TO good tenant. Apply
TO G. w. DIrCHETr, No. . New Cham bers street. -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

CT SQa CASH.-FoUR STORY FRAME HOUSE,
Dl.OUU l0S 81. James place, near Greene ave-
nue., Brooklyn; $500 on mortgage Inquire at owners
ID Wayerioy place, near Broadway, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

L,oR sALE-AT HASTINGS ON THE HUDSON TWO
il choice Residence, with Ave and six Of land
highly Improved. EDMu'D COFFIN II Cedar st
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

A PORT MORRIS, NORTH NEW YORK, MORRIS
IA. ania West Farms and other portions OF Westcbes
county; Properties all sizes sale, including
some very choice investments. ]. G. 4 D. BROWN.
30 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

L'OR RENT FOR THE sUMMER-ON TODE HILL,
l. Staten Island. fine furnished House, with every
convenience: commodious stabling, outhouscs
greenhouse well stocked garden abundance Of fruit
frees, with 80 of land the situation commands q
magnificent view and is close railway station. with
frequent communication to New York. Apply Mean
DREW WANN, 40 Broadway, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18
JERSEY CITY, HOB0KEN, HUDSON CITY
AND BERGEN REAL ESTATE.
For saie.

A GREAT FUNDAMENTALLY 100 LOTS IN JER-
scy City for less than $1,000; only 80 per cent cash
this Plot has two fronts the county road which Is 100
feet III width vicinity rapidly improving Call and
map. JOHN H. PLATT, Jersey City Heights
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

A CHANCE TO OBTAIN HOUSE AND LOT WORTH
N $4,000 for $2u0. Send for prospectus ana map.
WuITEsTONE HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATION,
80 Nassau street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

Dr. TkQ "A THREE STORY HIGH sToOP BRICK
pa. CU. House and Lot, % Rush street Williams
burg near South Seventh street ferry, must be sold ;
terms Apply for two days, to p GROVE. SO East
Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

ITO LET-A FURNISHED HOUSE, DELIGHTFULLY."-
l. located at spuyten Duyvil, the Hudson; stable
and two OF ground $1,000 per annum; also unur
nished House, $780, Permits of A. JOURNEAY, 81
IL str
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18
wEsTCHEsTER COUNTY PROPERTY
FOR SALE AND TO RENT.

JTOTEL TO LET-AT YONRERS. ON THE BOULE
IL ward so rooms desirable, and good business
be relied low rent II applied for at once. OGDEN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-18

ENOB sALE-AT PIERMONT, WITHIN TEN MINUTES
walk Of depot, the place lately owned by George 4.
Jones consist ing OF ~ 18th fine House stables,
lccnouse, win magnificent of the Hudson, both
north anu south lar as the reach; Will sold
~ bargain; ~ per cent can bond
gage Apply 10 HUGH N CAMP, iu6 broadway, or J, Il.
MALLARY, Nyack = -
, 1873-01-19
NEW York;

Tho New illustrated Daily Pnpcr"-Thc
NIurdercra. In the Ton1bS.-A New
Horse --Political--Stoxca.
Special Despateh to Ths Chicago Tribune.
New YoRg, Jan. 13.-The daily illustrated
newspaper which has been contemplated in No"
York, it is now stated viii be published By Good
sell Bros It will be an evening paper, with two
editions, called the Graphic. In size it is to ba
smaller than tho Sum- but It ,s to have eight
pages, with illustrations in four. The process
of Illustration will be by photography. hr. D.
G. Cro1T, late Of tho Ford, ia manager. He
will be assisted by 4. Ford and others, and 1lr.
Lumley as chisf artist
Robert Bleakelev, who murdered his niece,
Maud Merrill, 1t house Of III famo, is reported
to bo about the on1y murderer in tho Tombs
whose appearance would excite pity. His nerv-
GUS manner, his scantily furnished cell, his ap-
psrentIy extreme monta1 suffering, and al his
surroundings, excite the notice OF the visitor
John scannell occupies fairly furnished room,
in which he receives hia friends, and eeans TO
enjoy lie, William J. Shartey is another we'll
kept prisoner, with comfortably furnished
parlor. Visitors bring. him white grapes
and other delicacies. king beara his
confinement quietly, writing most OF the time
He wears velvet coat and fancy scarf, md
smokes his ciga1s with uonchalance. The walls
have pictures upon them, aud his bureau has ?
murderer, likes seclusion, and keeps his inner
door closed much OF the time. A reporter says
he has "erl eyea,--good eyes to get away nom
in . dark night He Emokes . cigar occa-
siona1lY, and has IN average amount OF injuries
ahout Elm. 4 cell IL hainz a1sRautlY furnished
, 1873-01-19

gives Way, it will sweep everything be?ora I,
Tho ice IS sixteen inches thick. It Trentas
AssAnsiugk Creek has fallen several feet lowss
than yesterday morning. The river Is c1s,s
Of ice. At Scranton, Roaring Brook nd nd
the Lackawanna River have risen about two faas f1
but no da1naSe resulted At Ea1ton, Del ~
river ia rising rapidly and the lea running tbct
At Harrisburg the lover par: Of Lock H.ss~
md the jersey shore is Inundated with th,sa
feet of water. The ice broke and Is eoinr ~ -
At Wi1kesbarre tho Suseuc1auna is seyentss-
feet high. The leo is. running. md ~
water was over the Kingston Road laa. n;ohs
The water has fallen one foot since / p.~m =,
is feared that tho river will rise, in which ~. -
there will bo destruction Of property. 81 ~
ticook and at Middletown the1s was eonsi5s-.. aa'
ble damage above town. 1t Williamsporf ~.
river at 5 p. m. was ten feet aboTe low rxt.s
mark. Railroad communication With Loci H. IT,
yen ia still interrupted. :,
1t Lock Haven tho Susquehanns il mn =,
broken ice, janmed up by the Linden hrde.. -.
Near Willamsport. the ice is level with thu ~
The bsckwater from Bald Eagle Cr1ek has fooi'
ed the 1ats botweon the Creek md Lock Haysn
Many houses in the lower part Of tha e;ts
arc flooded. The people ire moF;ns
out. Should the guafd-1ock o1 ~
croas- s-cut canal break, (such occurrence ia inn,n'
nent,) much more Of the city will be iuundatsd
Considerable lumber from Clear Field Fettl.
Creek has been carried down. Lock Haysr
bridge is safo yet. Much anxiety is felt ss L
wha. night may develop. However, it is taoaph
no furthor damage will occur.
, 1873-01-19
CONGRESSIONAL.

L..
WAsmyaToy, Jan. 18.-1he Senate Was not IN
session to-day, having adjourned over from
Friday afternoon till Monday.
HOUSE.
-.,. PENSIONS.
AIr. MOORE. from the Committee on Pen
sions reported bill to revise the Pension Laws.
which was discussed and passed.
ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD LANDS N IOWA
The House proceeded to vote, under the opera
ton Of the previous question. on tho bill to
quiet land titles in lows The bill passed-yeas,
81 nays, 10. It provides that the title to lands
in Iowa heretofore approved and testified 6y
the Department Of the Interior for rail.
roId purposes to MD in the construction of
q railroad from Davenport ria Iowa City
to Council Bluffs, Under grants made by Con-
gross, according to the adjustment thereof made
at tho General Land Office, shall be confirmed
to the Mississippi & Missouri Railroad Compa-
NJ, md the Chicago, Book 1aland j. Pacific kail-
road Company, sud there assigns the corpora
lions to whom. lands we're certified. This oct ls
to be construed as conveying only any reyeraion-
ary or other interest, which the United States
may Lave in the lands, and al lands settled up
on in good faith, and now occupied By home,
steads Or pre7emption settlcrs are to be excluded
from its operations.
PRIVATE BILLS.
4 large number Of bills Of g private character
were disposed Of. .4,
Adjourned.