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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

SaIvini has a rival in il Kansas
jail prisoner He played samson
by lifting the Jail door from its
hinges and departing.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

Another novel By Henry Ward
Beecher is promised.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25


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which are known. 1t IS the most bland
and soothing remedy ever used beside
possessing more healing power tina any
substance or compound ever prepared. tits
NATURES SOVEREIGN REMEDY
for almost all the daily casualties which
occur in households, the workshop, or on
the farm, as well as for many of the dis
eases which affect humanity.
FOR BURNS AND SCALDS
it is invaluable, cooling and soothing the
injured parts at once, and producing
perfect cure in a very short time, without
leaving any scars. For this purpose
alone, il is
A BLESSING TO THE WORLD.
FOR FROSTED LIMBS, COSM0LINE
is fully as efficacious as for burns and
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injured parts very quickly. 1t is also the
best possible remedy for Chilblains and
Chapped Hands.
FOR RHEUMATISM, especially Infam-
atory, most forms of NEURALGIA,
swelling of Limbs or Glands, C0SMO-
LINE affords in the shortest possible time
the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-17

Posr-MoRTEM EXAMINATION No VERDICT
YEr.-Coroncr Taylor, assisted by Drs. Rid
dell and Carter, made post-morten' eXaml-
nation yesterday of the body of Michael
Sbchan, who was shot by William Owens on
the 22d of December. The ball was ascer-
tanned 10 have entered on the right side OF
the windppe just above the breast-bone.
There was considerable loss Of substance by
suppuration, but there was no trace show
ing that the ball went any further The ball
could not be found, though diligent search
was made for it. 1t is thought probable
that it may have escaped from the wound
with the puS and blood which has been flow
ing from it recently. The immediate cause
of death could not be aScertained, but it
may be attributed to exhaustion from the
Suppuration.
An inquest was held at the club-room on
Main street. near Seventeenth yesterday af:
ternoon at 43 O'Clock, and good deal of
evidence taken which showed that Evans
shot Shehau. There was quite discussion
among tie jury rs to the wound having been
Inflicted in Self.defeuce, but no verdict was
had. The case was adjourned over until
pext Thursday so as to get the evidence Of
Timothy Cavanaugh, who is employed on
the steamship Old Dominion, and who will
probably be in Richmond ut that time.
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POLICE Court, FRIDAY-JusttceJ III. White.
John c. Gentry was fined - for an assault
upon John Colvin.
Elizabeth Henry, charged with using in
suting language towards a neighbor, was
discharged upon payment of costs.
Wexford Miller, a negro vagrant, was sent
to Jail for thirty days.
William II. Wicks, guilty Of stealing a
coat and vest from Robert Hope, was sent
to Jail for ninety days, and Mary Purdy
(negro) for ten days for creating disturb
ance in the house of Lucy Millard.
The case of George Coleman, charged
with stealing lot of brass boxes belonging
to the Richmond and Fredericksburg Rail
road Company, was continued until to-day.
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LOCAL MATTERS

RsLreIous SERVICES To-MoRRow.-The
usual religious services will be held 10 al OF
the city churches tomorrow except the io''
lowing special appointments:
Broad Street Methodtst.-Rcv. J. Z. Gran
berry, d. D., at IL A. M.nnd 4 r. M. In the
morning DIR. Granbery will preach sermon
to the children, who will occupy the gatle-
ries and take part in the singing. At night,
n sermon to the young men.
Manchester Methodist--Bishop' Doggett
at IL 4. NJ
Trinity Nethodist.-The pastor, Rev. A. C.
Blcdsoc, at IL A. NJ. and u ?. M. Subject
in the morning: "soui Riches" Subject
at night Stephens Yision.o
Third Presbyterian.-Rey. 2. B. Price at
II A. NJ. and u p. NJ. Praycr-meeting to,
night. .D uou =
n. Mt II A. NJ. Subject: Harmony be-
tween Natural Law and PRAYER"
Third-Sreet Methodist.-ReY, :, W; r. D. Sef. svb.
iect in the afternoon: "The Vision OF the
Church"
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Insurance on PLANTERS ToBAcco.-The
General Assembly has passed joint resolu.
ton requiring that inspectors at all ware
houses where tobacco is inspected by law,
shall report to both branches of the Lesisla-
ture at an early day the amount of insurance
that the proprietors of every such ware
house are required by law to keep upon
their respective warehouses, covering plap-
ters' tobacco, and whether the law has been
complied with in each case. :,
The law referred to is the last paragraph
Of section So, chapter. IS, Code of 1873,
which reads as follows:
"The proprie,ors of every such ware
house shall keep, free of charge to the
plaRters, an open policy of insurance upon
their respective warehouses sufficient to
cover every loss by fire which any planter
having tobacco stored therein may sustain"
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C,ER,cAL CuAxGE.-Rev. Father Kelly
has been changed from the pastorship OF St
Pstrjck's church, Twenty-fitth street, to the
Catholic parish in Martinsburg. lie lett
the city on Thursday night for that place.
and will return to the city in ten weeks.
Before leaving, the female scholars OF St.
Patrick's Sabbath school presented him with
beautiful service of silver, consisting OF 4
pitcher. waiter, and goblets. The male
members of the church also made him seve-
raj handsome presents, and the young ladies
of that church are getting up souvenir on
their part. 1t is said that Rev. Father Kane,
of MartinsJurg, will be transferred to st.
patrick'S.
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Aarper's Bozar says. "In the present
IAN 'an'! Tor dressing the neck the veil is about
~ ~ 't made to Go duty in this way. A new
Jusi introduced by leading n,odiste is
q ,, ssaii oi Spanish net three yards long and
.1.re-elshths -. Of yard wide. The middle
u. =, 'he scarf covers tue fuce like mask veil,
, ,"e sues are caught back, pinned by veil.
p.n, ana Without being crossed are brought
,hl ~, "arG @ under the chin and wrapped around
t;an tnu neck like m,tficr. The net has large
fsai sates o, three leaves together, and after
!r" nnuIns lhin place for the eyes these figures
81, permitted TO veil and almost conceal the
IT'urts, ,r;n The effect is very pretty; and the
i''ce Is fourteen dollars"
onc who bad the reputation Of being
st's4 PHILOSOPHERS, au experienced man of
ti'c "'fid, profound thinker, and an acute
obssif.i', with deep Insight into human nm.
.ufe' n' has !elt on record the expression of his
urn convection that no man, however gifted.
however iottsuaie in Ills domestic relations
nio"e'er successful in his public undertak.
Mss' can to pronounced happy-.whose
i'use's baS a: The knees" s."-Punch.
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Georgia Legislature.

ATLANTA, GA, January l6-A blIl was In
troduced to-day in the Senate calling con-
yention Of the States to revise the Constllu'
tion of the United States. The House
passed a resolution protesting against the
passage of any ciyil-rishts bill as; unneees'
sary and undesired by either white or
colored, as an infringement of the reserved
rights Of the States, and requesting Congress
not to interfere in the municipal reguhton
OF the States. The resolution was .adopteo
without dissenting voice.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-17

CHAMBER OF CoNNERcE.-A meeting OF
the Board of Directors OF the Chamber OF
Commerce was held yesterday afternoon,
Thomas w. McCance, Esq, In the chair.
The vacancy Ia the Board occasioned by
the resignation OF Mr. Garrett F. Watson
was filled by the election of Colonel W. n.
Palmer.
The resignation Of Mr. j. Il. Blair was
read and received.
The Chair announced that the delegates
TO the American Cheap Transportation As
sociation; which met In Washington on the
14th. were B. Johnson Barbour, Charles s.
Carringon, Il. w. Hughes, and Henry E.
The President also read portion of the
report of Messrs. 8, Bassett French an d
Henry e. Peyton, delegates to the National
Board of Trade held at Chicago. and pre-
sented the following resolution in relation
thereto, which was adopted:
Resolred, That the report OF Messrs. ,.
Bassett French and Henry E. Peyton, dele
gates to the National Board of Trade at
chicago, be received, and the thanks OF the
Chamber of Commerce is hereby rendered
10 sald delegates for the able manner I'D
which they executed their assumed duties"
On motion Of MIR. Blankenship the sum of
S4l.21 was directed to be forwarded to the
treasurer Of the National Board of Trade
as the assessment against the Chamber of
Commerce Of Richmond. u.
A communication from Mr.. John A. Chr.
It's, and from James a. Van Brunt, vice.
president of the EcSsel-Owners' and Can.
tains' Cooperative Association of New York,
on the subject of pilot license and the tax
on coasting vessels, was read by the Chair
and, on motion OF Mr.. Blankenship, was re-
fcrred to the Committee on Outward Trade.
The embezzlement bill, as introduced in
the Senate by Mr.. Smith, of Nelson, was
next taken up aud discussed at great length
Mr.. George J. Sumner, of Louisa county,
was introduced by Colonel w. II. Palmer to
the Chamber, and addressed the Board ear
nestlg on the Importance and the necessity
of the General Assembly enacting lien law
for the protection of the commission mer'
chants.
Finally, resolution was introduced by
Captain CoghIan providing for the postpone
ment of the consideration of the subject un'
til Wednesday evening next at 7. NJ, when
Mir. Smith of Nelson, Mr.. Sumner, Mr. Holla'
day, and others will be present. Agreed to-
On motion of Mr.. Potts the members OF
the Corn and Flour and Tobacco Exchange
as we'll as the Richmond members of the
General Assembly, were invited to be pre-
sent.
On motion of Mr.. Potts the secretary was
instructed to have 250 copies of the ware
house AID embezzement bills printed fol
tue use of the Chamber. Adjourned.
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yay Cooke Il Co.

PHILADELPHIA, January 16.-The creditors
OF Jay Cooke e. Co. reassembled this morn
ing, and resumed voting for trustee and COM
mittee to settle the estate. Although the
details of the voting win not be officially
announced for several days, it is ascectained
that, substantially, the following results
have been reached: The decision Is unani.
nous in favor Of taking the estate out of
bankruptcy, and the proper winding OF Il
up by the trustee and committee Of Gre
dit ors.
The vote was unanimous for Mr.. Edwin
n. Louis, president Of the Farmers and
Mechanics National Bank OF Philadelphia
as trustee, the only material difference OF
opinion among the creditors being on the
question whether the committee should con-
sist Of three, five, or seven members. The
choice seems to be in favor Of committee
of five, consisting Of John Clayton, Isaac
Norris, and Robert Shoemaker, OF Phhas
delphia; Charles P. .Helfensteiu, Of Potts.
| vile, Pa; and Joseph Brown, Of Wilkes
barre. 81.
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WOMAN AND CHILD BURNED. Thurs
day evening" colored woman known as
Esther Lazenger alias Turner, over one
hundred years of age, was dreadfully burned
at her residence, Twelfth avenue and Porter
street.
The house is warmed by heater, and 1t
is supposed that the blaze from the fire was
blown down the pipe upon the old woman,
who was alone and too infirm to escape.
Esther Turner Is the oldest inhabitant and
one of the noted characters Of Manchester.
She was originally slave of the Pleasants
family; was emancipated in 1900, and had
grown children at the time of the burning OF
the Old Richmond Theatre. She has reared
q numerous family Of children and grand
children, all Of whom have been highly re-
spected.
Yesterday morning the infant son of John
Turner. employed at the tobacco factory OF
Gary Brothers, residing on Cowardin ave-
nue. near cambridge street, and grandson of
the woman referred to above, accidentally
fell into the fireplace during the absence of
its pother, In attendance on Esther Turner,
and was also frightfuly injured.
At last accounts woman and child were
both alive, but their condition critic.l.
THE CHARTER CoMM1rrEE.- the last
meeting of the council Of ten, r. S. White
head, ESQ.,, appeared In the place of r. A..
Wright, Esq, who declined to serve.
The charter prepared by the trustees and
citizens committee Was considered and re-
ferred to the town Trustees with but slight
amendments.
"A public meeting will be called at an early
day to ratify the charter as prepared.
SUsnAY.ScHooL ELRcrIoN.-The colored
BAPTIST Sabbath school has elected the fol-
lowing otieers for the ensuing year Charles
Hickman, superintendent: John =. saln-=
ders, assistant; Charles w. Thompson. Jr.,
secretary; j. ). Randolph, assistant Jacob
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-17
Texas.

,ri,,crTp ALTON OF TIE NEW ExECUTIyH-T THE
STATE OFFICES UNDER GUARD OF DAris's
M1s1oNs-TRoUBLE APPREHENDED, &C.
GALVESTON, January 15.--The House and
Senate went into Joint session to-day TO
count the votes for Governor and Lieuten-
ant.Goyernor. The vote shows that Coke
was elected Governor and Hubbard Lieu:
tenant.G Governor by large majority, ana
they were declared duly elected Dy tne
Speaker of the House. They were escorted
TO the speakers stand, and the oath oil eiiice
administered: after which Governor Coke
delivered bis inaugural address.
This evening General Britton had q num-
her of arned men standing sentinel in the
basement OF the capitol TO prevent the iI-
oress or eeress of the State officers. The
force comprised whites and negroes, all with
muskets and bayonets fixed. General Brit
ton appears in full uniform.
II seems 10 be the determination Of Gov
ernor Davis to resist the taking possession OF
these rooms by force unless greater force is
used by his opponents.
NEW ORLEANS, January 18.-Texas ad-
vices indicate that Governor Davis VIII yield.
WASHINGTON, January 16.--The following
dispatch from the United States marshal 90
Austin, Texas, was received to-day by the
Attorney General: The newly-elected eiof.'
ernor Coke was inaugurated last night.
Armed men are guarding the approaches 70
the offices Of the capitol and other armed
men have possession Of The legislative balls.
A conflict seems inevitable. A message from
YOU may save us from this disaster 2
The Attorney. General replied that ne
could only appeal to the parties 70 peaseaDly
adjust their difficulties, and said: !" Cannot
some one negotiate a settlement? !? have no
power to interfere with force, nor have you
any duty; 10 perform In respect TO sne mat q
ter except to exert your moral influence.
The President has received another dis
patcf from Governor Dayis, say Ing that nn-
der the Eofisti itutinn be can hold his ONCE
until April 2ssh. and that hs 10 making pre-
parations 10 protect the ofice.s, ana asKs y. sof
military assistance. The policy tof the 20.
.yeynmenrs sfu this regard has MT changed
sinee the Telegram Of Grant 20 Dasls 2 lew e
=days ago. u
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Rlssell, Hbfnrfan !; g. w. Mann, assistant
MR.. e. PHILIPPE, treasurer. sszs

mrf. ID. fniiIspf, treasurer. 80
CHURCH NorEs.- Methodist church
Bishop David s. Doggett at II a. II. Rev.
William G.. Lumpkin at q p. n.
Baptist church-Rey. d. B. Winfree at
II A. II. and ~ p. III.
Young Mems Sabbath-school Missionary
meeting mt 81 o'clock p. M. -An address and
annual election of officers.
Methodist missionary meeting and Sab
bath.school at Belle Isle at 2s o'clock P. M.
MINOR Toprcs.-Jake White, lately de-
clared insane, having become violent, has
been taken into custody, and is confined at
the town station-house.
Messrs. n. c. Ferguson, Emmett B. HoBle,
and James b. Fitzgerald compose thceonl
mittee Of Alert Fire Company on the pro-
posed ball. assss 49,:
The Manchester (old) Cotton Mill resumed
operations in full yesterday morning.
The infant class Of the Baptist Sabbath
school were feasted to their hearts content
Thursday evening.
The Star Club will repeat the tableaux and
charades, so successfully performed by them,
during the coming week.
The fine buildings of Messrs. Howle, Mau.
rice, and Cersley are rapidly approaching
completion.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-17

UNAVAILABLE LETrERs REMAINING IN THE
RICHMOND PosT.oFFIcE JANUARY 1G, 1874
". c. Adam Clark, City Gas-W Works, Rich
mond, Va. Mrs. P. FL Coleman, 1913 Crosby
street, New York b. Draft, Esq, st. Charles
Hotel, Richmond, Va; William Forbes,
Esq, care Mrs. Eubanks, corner Mayo and
Broad streets, Richmond, Va; Fenton Furr,
Esq, Bloomfield, Loudoun county, Va. |;
John r. Hodaway, Richmond, Va; Miss
Emma jackson, Richmond, Va; w. j.
johnson q Co., Fourteenth street, between
Main and Cary, Richmond, Va; William
Larcher, Esq, No. Market Square, Proyi.
dence, b. T.; Messrs. Simpson & Brother:
Richmond, Va; one letter, no address.
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lnE CONCERT IN FREpERIcKsBURG.- .-Profes-
so' heats execution is simply marvellous,
anu the effect Of bis wonderful fin
s'!ins i,s a triumph Of sweetness and
skI'' @ Keys and chords, tones and
ulh>' OBEY his magical touch us if in
spi!ed by master hand, and science and
'looS pay tribute to the genius which
tc'hbines and animates both: while MIR.
iouhgs glorious voice, clear and full and
ohquehtiy expressive, fingers in the air it
EARNED and in the memories its glad, gra.
t,ouS pou harmony made musical eyermore.
,,o,n gentlemen won admiration and ap-
inlusc III abundant measure, and both de-
stife %a,! The chorus OF sougratulating commen-
0a!On.-Nens.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-17

SUPREME Court OF APrEALs.-The follow
ing business was transacted In this court
yesterday:
Jackson and wife ct ais. us. Hodgson ct
ais. Appeal allowed from decree OF the
Circuit Court Of Fluvanna county.
Town of Danyilie us. Pace. Fully argued
and submitted.
The court will not call any other case un-
til Tuesday, when the case of the Merchants
and Mechanics Savings Bank of Norfolk rs'
Dashiel Ell ais. will be taken up, it being the
next privileged case in order.
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TIC Brick,ayers I'm Conventien.I

BALTIMORE, January 16.-The National
BrickIayers' Convention, in view OF the dull
ness OF work and the bad prospects Tor work
in the spring. have adopted resolution re-
commencing the brickhyers OF America 70
bold firm to their unions. avoid strikes Dy
all means il possible, and do their best to as.
sist theis fellow-woTkmen whenever found
10 distress; also, that they exercise eeono-
my in nall things possible, and avoid the use
Of liquor, az that Is the curse Of wofkingmen.
The Convention has adjourned 70 meet at
Louisville, KY, he second Mondsy In Janu'
ary, 1878. 1s5l 49, e
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ELECTION CASE DEclDED.--The House
Committee OH Privileges and Elections last
night decided to seat the two Republican
delegates from Mecklenburg county, Messrs.
George W. Young and Ross Hamilton, who
were contestants against Messrs. Graham
and Holt. Conservatives. The two last
named have been serving as delegates since
he meeting of the General Assembly.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-17

REDUCTION IN STEAMBOAT FARE.--Mr. L. 3
Tatum, general agent Of the James River
Steamboat Company, announces this morn.
ing that the rates of fare by the John Sylves
ter have been reduced still further. To Nor
folk the fare is 81; round trip, $l.50; land
ings, SOC. This is pleasant way of reaching
Norfolk, and the traveller will be sure to re-
ceive kind attention from all the officers or
board
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-17

WI. ANNABLE's CAsE.-In the Hastings
Court yesterday the case Of w. Z, Annabe
was postponed until the second day of the
February term OH account of the absence Of
John Amber Smith, who is witness in the
case. Mr.. Annable was bailed in the sum of
$4,000, with 81. L. Wigand and j. L. Hum
phreyS as surety. T..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-17

INQUEST TO BE HELD.-An inquest Will be
held to-day over the dead body OF Joseph
T. Raymond, at No. GOT Cary street, VINO
was found dead on Thursday near the Free
bridge. DR.. Taylor has made an examina-
ton of the wound, which proves to be a
trivial one, and may have been accidental.
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Nations, Bear, of Trade.

" National Beard Or Trade.
BAIrxoRE, January 49, The National
Board of Trade has adopted tho following
resolutions: 80.
Resolred, That the National Board OF
Trade hereby recognize the great CONNER.
ciai and national importance Of tho Darfen
canal as surveyed and projected BY Com.
mander Selfddge, or the United States nayy,
and commend this great enterprise 70 the
favorable consideration of the people or the
United States.1 ss5i s J.
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rre Xsw Jersey Santhe1a Rallread.
TaEsrox. Japnary ID. The New ycrsfy Z
Southern railroad ID Id sbe haHd q e!eeessi
n. n. stockton, witt however, no, itaans "
run it. Arrangements fors lesimfssoa ale !;
hoped orin % few days ses
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-17

JANAUscHEK. sale of reserved seats
has commenced at Messrs. Woodhouse &
Parhanl's, and this great actress will doubt.
less receive very cordial greeting at AS
sembly HaIl on Monday evening, on which
occasion she will appear as Mary Stuart.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-17

BEING RErAlRED.-Th organ in St. Peters
Cathedral is undergoing a thorough over
hauling, tuning, and repairing generally. On
SUNDAY the choir will be accompanied by the
cabinet organ which belongs to the Sunday
school. It will probably be Ten days or two
weeks before the instrument is ready for SER
vice again.
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DEAD BODY FoUNp.-During the inquest
Yesterday afternoon the dead body OF an in
iant was brought to Coroner Taylor in car
pc,-bag, which was found upon a fish-trap
under Mayo'S bridge. The Coroner will look
into the matter to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-01-17

SALE OF A GoLD MINE.-Messrs. William h.
Polk Il Co., real estate agents, Of this city,
have recently sold the Walton gold mine,
situated in Louisa county. This property
has been on the market for some time. Ihe
price paid for it was $4,000. The parties
purchasing it are old miners, and intend to
work it, believing that by proper manage
ment and the use of the new and improved
machinery which they are going to put in
operation it may be made to pay large profits.
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FIrs in Ner, xs.lr;.

New YoRK, January l6.-.A IRE this morn.
ing in the Hamilton buildings, IA Court
street, opposite the City Hail. BROOKLYN,
caused an estimated loss Of $76, ,O00. The
Long Island Historical Society, books have
been considerably damaged by ytnAfer. The
building was owned by a. A. Law, End Ess
occupied by lawyers, insurance eon1sAnies,
the register Of arrears, and internai reYenue
officers, together with several bustDsas eol-
leges.
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The WEATnER.-Yes yesterday was, so far,
the coldest morning of the winter. At SUM-
rise the thermometer indicated 10 degrees
above zero. During the day it moderated
somewhat, and at sunset the mercury stood
at 81 degrees. There was no ice in the basin
Yesterday, although there was some on the
river. In the country the boys were skating
on the ponds on Thursday. With another
such day as Friday and such night as Thurs
day, the farmers will be enabled to secure