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The New York herald., 1874-09-07
Daniel Webster's Statue and the Park
Comm issioners.


Comm fssiOners.
NEW YORK, Sept. s, 1874
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:
The action OF the Park Commissioners In regard
to Mr.. Gordon W. Burnham's 0ffer to erect statue
to Daniel Webster is Just what might have been
expected or them. The reasons they give or their
refusal, while not over-courteously expressed
would no doubt have been accepted as the real
ones, were IL not evident that there Ia another
to them or the majority OF them, conclusive This
reason Is not lar to seek, and is think, this -
Daniel Webster was an American and thorough
believer In American principles, and the hon noratle
Park commissioners have apparently decided on
dlscouraging the erection in the Park of memo
rlaIs strictly American in their character. Their
mont to erect statue Commodore
Perry on the frivolous pretext OF the rela-
tonshlp existing between them. and their
more recent conduct In regard to the Seventh reg-
menC memorial higgling and haggiing about
the site, and finally banishing 1t to an obscure and
seldom requented part oil the Park. while statues
OF shakespeare, walter Scott, Humboldt and
Others occupy prominent positions on the Mall and
by the main entrance proves this TO my mind at
least Had Mr. Burnham desired a site for a statue
TO- Robert Burns, or the late Prince ConsorS or
qui0usy-wOuld he have been awarded that very
spot dominating" all the other works OF arr;
and with what delight would Mr. Commissioners
Surface have shown 1t TO hls visitor my LORD Ded-
iUck-who, by the way, will cut him dead on Pail
Mail next m0ntb--expatiatinR, meanwhile, on the
ties which bind US to the mother country. Some
nothing about the site he desired for his statue
but had merely stipulated that 1t should be the
work OF lady sculptor ever so distant a connec-
ton OF commissioner, the objection to Mr.
Webster having been an American, a lamentabe
fact wonIo have been overlooked. and hs noble
'"'-" @agAb Asxa iAxazAd An0ys LRa Terrace,
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where his grand countensnce could ever face that
airy and elegant embodiment OF angelic grace
which decOrates the fountain by the lake
But am happy to state my belief that these peo-
pie are mistaken, for no suspicion OF self or family
interest has ever touched any OF the Park Commis-
sion, and only mention their evil surmisings 10
rebuke rnem.
Trusting tnat the matter may be settled In
manner satisfactory alike to Mr.. Burnham and the
patriotic sense OF the comniunfty-in other words.
that MS noble and most munIhcent gilt may not
De banished to the outskirts OF the Park, am.
very respectfully yours, CITIZEN.
A Location for the Webster Statue.
10 THF EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
AS the proprietors Of Ryans Farm will not allow
MI Burnham to place his Webster on the Mall, as
II might frighten the sheep and spoil the 1svor OF
the mutton, would suggest the top OF the Obser-
va'ory as proper place to put the great states
man. as he would be In full view OF the keepers
Wniie hshing in the reservoir, fishing being an
49,; s he always took delight and, as this
& VI preserved water Is well stocked, 1t would be
very appropriate for the artist TO put fishing
pore s ~ IA Ine hand oil Daniel, with good sized cat
nsn III bronze swinging from the end OF it.
WEST SIDE
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A SUNDAY PRIZE FIGHT.
Brutal Contest Between Two Jersey
Roughs.

ROuGhs.
For some months past grudge has existed be.
tween Edward Flanagan and Phil Reilly, two Jer-
sey City roughs. About two weeks ago their
friends, to settle the long standing dfnculty ar.
ranged for fight, to take place yesterday morn.
ing The party, numbering about thirty, landed
from rowDoats at Factoryville, Staten Island.
pitched and seconds chosen. Flanagan was
considerably larger than his antagonist
but kely's friends were confident of his dghtinT
abilities. The FIRST blood" was declared in favor
0I Kellly and FIRST knock DOWN. for Flannigap.
Lwenty -one rounds were fought during which
Ime t, on the twenty-second round Reilly was un-
aDie 70 toe the mark, and after considerable
gan declared the victor F ~
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TIE GAMEY LIBERALS
From the Washington Chrouicl,

From the Washington Chronicle.]
The liberal republicans are gamey crowd. They
die hard. The other evening they met in New
York city, and alter reiterating what they call
'principles" and denouncing the administration,
OF course, they adjourned. The bombastic tone OF
these resolutions calls to mind the famous prOca.
nation OF the three tailors OF ToOley street, and
the fact that their numbers are but little larger
than those worthy mechanics adds force to the
on,n nd
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THE CAMPAIGN MATERIAL,
From the Nashville Banner.1

The men who kill negroes under cover OF the
night and are masked, could not more indus.
trously or satisfactorily furnish campaign mate
rial for the radical party II they were radicals
themselves or the hireings of that virtuous party
OF factions. The republican organs OF the more
partisan stripe are doing land office business in
the "outrage" line now. They put the outrages
intabuar form. omitting, conveniently, the outrage
cases 6y negroes On this g0dsend OF blood they
hang their hopes OF returning political power and
o new clutch on freedmen's banks and school
1unds But they can't win. They are split up into
too many personal leuds and factions, and there
amt Offices enough lOr all OF them.
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PEDESTRIANISM,

CARMEL, Nay, Sept. g. 1874
j. +. Keys, an amateur pedestrian, walked 100
miles in twenty.three hours and ten minutes on
the race course at Carmel, n. Y. He commenced
~ thirty-one minutes past eight =. M. Friday,
september 4, aud ended at iorty -one minutes past
= ~beYeA T. ~ oA aAkuTuA1> kha ath
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EIectfon OF DeIe8Ates In the First, Sec.
ond and Third Assembly Districts.
KINGSTON, N. Y, Sept. 6. 1874
The following delegates were appointed to the
Liberal Republican State Convent1on:-
First Assembly .)istrict-R. Laughran, T. S.
Dawes, James G. Lindsey. .Alternates-J. N Fiero
CASTOR Wilbur, A. d. COykendall.
second Dlstrict-W. II. Gedney Jonas F. Atkins,
Ezekiel S. Elting Alternates-E Doremus, E. Ii.
Laughran, Isaac Hasbr0uck
Third Distrct-E. X. Matthews, Levi Louns-
berry, Nv. F. ScOresby. MISUNDERSTANDING
Smith, Z. d. LOunsDery, A. r. SOnedis
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TIE BUFFALO RACES.

Fine Field OF Horses Present-Track in
superb Condition.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. 8. 1874
Considerable excitement exists here over the
running races which commence next Tuesday
Experienced sportsmen present say there never
was better field Of horses nominated for running
races. Mr.. William NJ Connor, the Official starter
ana superintendent OF the meeting, says the track
Is In superb condition and very fast. Nearly all
the horses to participate In the races are stabbed
at the track and the balance are expected to-mor-
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D0NALDS0N'S BALLOON,
He Arrives I'm Triumph at Allentown,
Pa.

ALLENTOWN, Sept 8, 1874.
DonaldsOn's balloon left Philadelphia yesterday
afternoon, remained near Reading all night, left
there at ten O'Clock A. M. to-day and arrived over
the suburbs OF this city at two O'Clock this after
noon. Thousands Of people went ont to meet it,
and, seizing tue drag rope, the balloon being 800
leet IN the air, towed the aeronaut In triumph into
the centre OF the town. he f6gves In the morning,
WITH With party or Allentown jouf,paats. for another
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General Dix should be reelected Governor, do you
think he would he favorably thought of and what
would be his chances for being selected as the
republican standardbearer IN the Presidential
campaign ~
81 decline TO answern
number OF other questions were then pro-
pounded TO Colonel Bliss upon national State and
city politics, but they only served, and all, TO
draw out the same reply, al decline to answer"
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As faithful reflector OF public sentiment the
HERALD gives to-day another instalment OF the re-.
suits or its reporters interviews with some OF our
most influential citizens OF various shades OF poll
tical opinion, representing the best thought of the
nrst men IN the several party organizations the
political problems OF the day and the outlook for
coming compalgns up to and including tnat or the
Presidency in the autumn of 1875.
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United States District Attorney Bliss.
Among others visited by the HERALD represent
alive was United States District Attorney Colonel
George A. Bliss. Hs opinion. IL was thought,
would be O valuable addition to the Views ex.
pressed by others on tire present and probable fu-
ture OF the political outlook, inasmuch as he
might, in any remarks he made, be considered to
be the exponent OF the policy OF the admnstra-
ton party in this city, he being counted as one OF
those VINO form the council which directs the
movements OF the rank and file OF the Custom
House division OF the republican party.
In reply to the reporters interrogations Mr.
Bliss REPLIED
IL had made up my mind to keep my !sps closed
upon all political affairs, but for fear my refusal to
answer your questions In regard to the Governor
ship may be misconssrued, wiz so faS 20 bey ona
my previous determin alton to keep silence and
say that there cannot be any doubt but that
any one else. think, has ever believed that any
other than Governor Dix would receive the nom
inatiOn. He has the confidence OF the whole OF
the party and is. ! think, too popular with the
people throughout the STATE"
"DO yen look for his reelection in spite OF any
candidate that may be put forward by the demo-
cratic party P'
ii do not think there is a doubt about It. He
will, In my opinion, be returned by majority OF
about 10000. ! must decline to say any more on
this question:
"Colonel, you. perhaps, can tell me what are
your views in regard TO General Grant seeking u
third term ?"
al decline to answer"
"Supposng the President should refuse to
ACCEPT p renomlpat0R ior anakaag term. and
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u B A..

American, Citizens Arrested-A United
states Consular Agent I'm Custody
Captive Companion ON Trial for His
Life.
KEY WEST. Fla, April 10, 1874
letter from Havana says:-Frederck A. Dock
cry, formerly United states Collector at Jackson
vile, arrived here lately from Key West. He re-
manned several weeks and then left for Santiago
de Cuba 1t was rumOred then that Dockery
was on mission for the owners OF
embargoed properties. but the rumor has
not been confirmed Last Friday Dockery pre-
sented himself to the American Consular Agent at
Nuevlras. representing himself as coming from the
interior. The Consul Immediately took him to the
Governor and the Governor referred the matter to
Portillo, The Commanding General OF Puerto
Principe, who ordered the arrest OF both.
The Consul was subsequently released, by order
OF P0rtillo, but Dockery was retained as prisoner,
papers compromising him having been found on
his person.
IN GREAT DANGER.
His trial Is going on.
The result is not known, but he was alive on the
TIN inst. II he be found guilty OF communicating
with the insurgents he will, very probably, be exc.
cuted.
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WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, April Ill A. NJ.

WAR DEPARTMENT., !
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, April Ill A. NJ. J
Probabilities.
OVER THE EASTERN AND MIDDLE STATES, CLEAR
WEATHER AND RISING TEMPERATURE WILL PRE-
VAIL, WITH NORTHWEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS IN
THE FORMER. BUT SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH IN THE
LATTER.
For the South Atlantic ana East Gulf states,
clear weather and light to fresh northwest to
northeast winds.
For the West Gulf States, Arkansas and Tennes-
see. generally clear weather. rising temperature
and southerly winds.
For the lower OHIO Valley and Missouri. rising
temperature, southery winds, increasing cloud.
ness and possibly light rain.
For the lower lake region, fresh and brisk varia-
BILE winds, partly cloudy weather and possibly
light rain or snow.
For the upper lake region, Minnesota and Iowa,
fresh and brisk northeast to northwest winds,
falling temperature and partly cloudy weather,
and over the first section probably light ram or
snow.
The Ohio. Cumberland and Tennessee rivers
will continue to rise, but the Lower Mississippi
will remain nearly stationary.
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REVENUE FARMING.
Collecting Contra ctprs and Amateur De.
tectfves Paid From the Customs Fund
Testimony OF Chief Special Agent

Collecting Contractors and Amateur De.
tectfves Paid From the Customs Fund
Testimony OF Chief Special Agent
Madge.
WASHINGTON, April 10. 1874.
Mr.. Wallet Martin, q lawyer OF New York, ap-
peared before the Committee on Ways and Means
this morning as a volunteer witness in the San
born case. He made statement, in very pr0sy
manner from which it appeared that he had de-
voted himself for several years, as sort OF
amateur detective, to discovering and work.
ing up whiskey frauds in New York; that
as early as 1871 he had made the acquaintance
OF Mr.. Sanborn and had furnished him with the
information which he had thus acquired. He had
previously filed the same information with Dis
trct Attorney Pierrepont ana the Solicitor OF the
Treasury, MIR. Banfeld, but no notice had been
taken OF 1t. He had entered into Mr.. sanborn's
employment aud remained in it till 1873. drawing
up legal papers, preparing briefs, NC. He had re-
ceived about $1,000 rom Mr.. SanbOrn, which had
been credited to Mr.. Sanborn at the Treasury De-
partment.
1t puzzled the committee to understand, as 1t
puzzled the witness to explain, how 1t happened
that he had come into connection with Mr., San
born on such matter year before the passage OF
the law under which the Sanborn contract was
made. The result OF the examination was TO leave
the matter in a middle.
PRIVATE CONTRACTS PAID FROM THE CUSTOMS FUND.
Mr.. Madge, chief OF the special agents in the
stated Sanborns connection with the depart
ment and his duties as special agent. Those
duties were in his capacity as an employe,
OF the Adams Express Company TO detect and give
information Of cases OF smuggling that were con-
stantly going on between Canada and Boston.
Mr.. Madge admitted that he had allowed the 81 900
paid to the preceding witness, but he was unable
to satisfy the committee OF the legality OF paying
out OF the customs fund the expenses OF private
contract, or to engage for his own beneft IN de-
tectlng frauds on the internal revenue. The only
explanation or 1t was that he did not know until
December last that Sanborn had any sucn con-
tract. The witness had appointed as special agent
to Europe the Mr.. A. G. Fay, OF New York. men
toned in the case as Sanborn's attorney, or as
sANBORN'S FRIEND,
and had allowed his expenses to the amount OF
about $4,000. He stated that some S14O,0OO had
been recovered to the Treasury through the inior-
nation derived from Mr.. Fay, and there were suits
pending for some $500, 0C0 more. This was prin-
cipally on account OF undervaluarions OF imports.
He admitted that Sanborn had an interest in these
cases in the shape or moietles, which seemed to be
new revelation TO the committee. He also admit
ted that the Blue Book, when is supposed to con-
tain a list OF all the government employees did not
contain the name OF Fay, because Fay did not
want 1t to be known that he was engaged in this
aeCret service.
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

BERLIN, April 10, 1874.
!. A compromise has been effected on the Military
bill by which the most serious obstacles to its pas
sage are removed.
The government has accepted an amendment
proposed by the liberal members OF the Reicnstag
limiting the total strength OF the army to 4Ol 900
men and the period OF service TO seven years.
BIsxARcKs POLICY OF THREAT OF RESIGNATION.
Berlin despatch to the Daily Ne,cs says Prince
Bismarck distinctly warned several liberal Depu-
ties who called upon him yesterday, that he would
resign In favor OF General Manteune, unless the
military question were settled.
The liberals afterwards unanimously agreed to
the com promise previously reported.
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SHOOTING A STUDENT.

The Evils Of Strong Drink Among Unit
versity Students.
NASHVILLE Tenn, April 10, 1874.
A despatch from Lebanon gives the following
particulars Of the killing OF J. II. Breckenridge,
STUDENT at the law school In that place and son OF
the late DR.. Robert j. Breckenridge Young
Breckenridge was shot and mortally wounded at
one O'Clock yesterday morning by John l.. Ander-
son. . son OF DR.. J. N. Anderson, Mayor OF Lee
banon.
The following particulars of the shooting OF
young breckenridge have been received:-He and
some companions had been drinking durin the
day. and u seemingly playful dispute arose be-
tween Breckenridge and John L. Anderson, son
OF the Mayor OF Lebanon, about the possession
was finally quoted and Breckenridge asked the
party to drink While they were leaning over the.
bar Anderson suddenly drew q Derrnger, and,
placing it at Breckenridge's head fired, the bali
penetrating the brain. Anderson fed. posse
is now alter him.
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ELECTION IN RHODE ISLAND.

PROVIDENCE, April TO- 1874
The second trial to elect Senator and six Rep
resentatives took place this city to-day, and re-
suited in the choice OF Edwin Metcalf as Senator
by 264 majority, over Samuel Currey Mr.. Currey
was supported by the friends OF General Burnside
for United States Senator, and Mr.. Metcalf by the
prohlbtlOnists ana the opponents OF General
Burnside. Three Representatives on che ticket
with Mr.. Metcal were elected. There was no
choice Tor three.
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THE MISSISSIPPI OVERLOOKING,

Crevasses Reported Along the River-The
Water Running Over the Levees.
NEW ORLEANS Aprn TO- 1874.
Crevasses are reported at the following planta-
tons below the city in addition to those reported
yesterday Max Martins. Casimer Doplessis,
Pierre Collette's ]. G. Grays, Ettienne Dologo's,
st. Anton, st. Charles, Greenwood, Belchasse,
Francois Corme's and Trepagnier's. Four OF the
eleven said to be serious BREAKS being 100 feet
wide and very deep. The water has risen one
inch during the past twenty. four hours and 1t Is
reported running over the levees at many points
below the city. The weather Is clear and cool.
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A DILEMMA.

Surrounded by Water and without
Food.
The following despatch, signed by three gentle
men from New York, was received at this once
GEoRaIANA, Ala, April Q, 1874.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Please use your influence to extricare us from
this dflemma we are entirely surrounded by
a ireshet. and the railroad ofacials seem entirely
hepless Worse still. the homely fare OF the hotel
Ia about exhausted, ana lmpeulase StarVAu0n
starea us In the lace.
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The Crevasse at Hushpuckany.
MEMPHIS Tenn Anrii 10 1874

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 10, 1874.
The officers OF the steamer A. J. White. which
has arrived here bring additional Information con-
corning the crevasse at Hushpuckany. 1t 10 the
opinion of planters there that the levee cut
Wednesday night, either by raftsmen or persons
living on the side OF the river, to relieve them
from the threatened overflow. The crevasse is 100
yards in width and the water Is pounng through
1t. An attempt was made yesterday TO repair the
OF water This levee Is one OF the largest on the
river, having a base OF 300 feet and an average
height OF twenty -nve feet
Some twelve plantations are already threatened,
and IL ia reared that immense damage Will be done
In the Sunnower, TallahaJche and Yazoo bottoms.
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INDIAN DEPREDATIONS.

GALVESTON, Texas April 10, 1874
special to the Ne,os, dated San Antonio, says
a number OF Indians were reported seen on the
30th ut in the vicinity OF Catsomee ranch, on the
Copper River, and at Moore's, on Bear Greek. At
a skirmish with the herders. In which one Indian
was killed. On the 3lst. twenty-six Indians sur
prlsed Mr.. Marr's camp, lew miles from Rgby, on
the Dansaba, and drove OF his horses.
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Bosr0N, April 10, 1874
strong northeasterly wind, accompanied by
rain, sleet ana snow squalls has prevailed since
midnight, with indications OF continuing through
the daV
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The Famine Pressure Completely Relieved
Further subscriptions Not Required.


LONDON, April IL, 1874,
A special telegram from Calcutta to the Standard
reports that the famine is everywhere under con-
troll me accumuations OF provisions made BY the
government are more than SUFFICIENT to meet the
demand. and further aid subscriptions in England
arc considered supefnuous
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MoRANGE.-On Thursday morning, April Q, at her
residence, No. 1877 Madison avenue, Albany, JANE
CECILIA, wlfeof Peter N. Morange, IN tue 10th year
OF her age.
Funeral on Monday morning, 18th inst, at ten
O'CLOCK, from the Cathedral OF the Immaculate
conception, Albany.
FOR Other Deaths See Firth Pu0el
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HAVANA MARKETS.

HAVANA April TO- 1874.
Exchange active On the United states 90 days.
currency l0i u los premium: short sight, LOG u ltB
premium; ~ days gold Isl lss premium: short sight
Paris, l30 l2 premium: Spanish gold, 237 2a
Frelghts-Loading at Havana to Falmouth and orders
As. AS. Cd Loading At other ports the north coast
AIS sd. a Sos
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LARGE FIRE AT LAeRAND, OREGON.

SAN FRANCISCO, April TO- 1874
A despatch from Portland, oregon, tonight says
that whole block In the principal business por-
ton Of Lagrand, oregon was burned last night
LQas $55.0Q0s
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SNOW STORM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

CONCORD April 10, 1874.
About i've inches Of snow fell here last night,
seven inches at Hllsboro. seven inches at Bristol
aud Ave at Plymouth.
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THE NEW MINISTER TO CHINA.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 10, 1874.
The nomination OF B. p. Avery as Minister to
China is approved by the leading business men,
merchants and officials OF this city W it'll great
unanimty, and they await with lively interest the
issue OF the Senate's action III the matter OF his
cor m
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FROST IN TEXAS.

GALVESTON, April 10, 1874.
1t is reported that frost prevailed last night as
far south as Houston, and at many points In Gen.
trail and Northern Texas. The extent OF the dam
age is not ascertained.
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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 Hudnut'S
nh ms II Ruildinu.-
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Where bouts OF United states steame rs.
TIE CANALS.

ALBANY, April IT, Iot*.
The canals will be opened about the LIST OF May
from the present indications. It will ne some
DAYS ret before We Tune will ne aeanlteu aAsos
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Fifth Avenue Hotel Guests Purchase
their JAPANESE CORN FILES from. CASWELL.
HAZARD Il CO.. corner OF Broadway and Twenty.
fourth street Go thou and do likewise.