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The New York herald., 1874-12-29
HsroRY OF THE cosPATRICK, By THE CAPTAIN
OF CoNsoRT SHIP.

HsroRY OF THE cosPATRIcK, By THE CAPTAIN
OF coNsoRT SHIP.
Yesterday afternoon HERALD reporter went on
board the ship Porfarshire now lying at brooklyn,
which vessel belonged to the same owners as she
III fated ship Cospatrlck, burned al sea while on
her voyage nom London to New Zealand-to gain
Information respecting the unfortunate vessel.
HISTORY OF THE CosPArRicK.
The following Is the statement OF the captain OF
che Forfarshlre:-
Tns Cospatrick has been employed for many
years past in carrying British troops TO India. She
has run OF late years in Shaw Saville's New
Zealand passenger line. The agents OF these yes.
sels, when they come home by way OF New York,
are Arkeil Tufts Co. The ast voyage the Co.'S
patrick took previous to her fatal trip was when
carrying coolies from CacuI ia TO Demerara. she
was frigate built, In the fashion Of all the teak
ships built by the old East India Company.
In spite OF her build, the Cospatrick
was fast sailer. should estimate
her value ct $50. 900. She was, without doubt, In
sured In London. she Piled regularly 20 India for
fourteen years. The following would be an ap-
proximate estimate OF her oflcers and crew
Captain, three mates, four quartermasters car
crew. sne would carry about 42a adult passen.
gers. her capacity In TINS respect being almost
HBR COMMANDER
The name or her captain is Alexander Elmslie.
He Is about thirty .eignt years OF age . nauye OF
Aberdeen, In scotland, and 10 married man, hav-
ing one or two children. He TOOK command OF the
Cospatrck about 1858, when hts brother lett her 70
take out steam corvette 10 she sultan Of Zanzt
don. The Captain OF the Cospatrick was
. remarkably careful navigator. almost
over careful II such q quaity be possible.
SMOKING BETwBRN DECKS
should not be at all surprised 70 learn II the
smoking between decks Our English emigration
laws do give the masters OF vessels sufficient
power to punish men caught smoking, which they
are constantly In the habit OF doing surrepti-
tiOusly. They will leave on smoking In your pres.
ence and recommence when your back Is turned
We oCcaStOnally have men hauled up Tor this, and
I have often told them that they deserve
nognfng for risktng the lives OF so many
people These emgrant ships are divided
into three partitions, the single men forward the
married amidshtp, and the single girls under
tina 0hArRa of a matr0n In the after mart OF the
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FIRES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
NEGRO NcENDrARrsM IN ALABAMA.

NEGRO NCENDIARrsM IN ALABAMA.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 2s, 1874
The store OF William Davidson, which Is situated
on the outskirts OF this city, was destroyed by re
last night Davidson has been twice attacked by
negroes In the past ten days. and the IRE is sup
posed TO be thetr work.
Are In Troy, Pike county, yesterday, destroyed
one blocK OF wooden buildings, including q tin aud
stove store, . paint shop supply store. grocery
store and confectionery store. The loss Is not
known, but there Is only $500 Insurance on all the
burned property.
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SULPHUR BATHS THREE CENTS.-THE BENE.
hca results of sulphur baths too we'll known to re-
ouire comment. The effects OF GLRNNs SULPHUR SOAP
II the bath are truly electrical completely deodorizns
entire surface OF the body. Sold by druggists 70 cents
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THE MAINE SENATORSHIP.
PORTLAND, Dec. %, 1874.

PORTLAND, Dec. %, 1874.
The Press OF tomorrow Will announce that
Judge Peters, OF Bangor, has consented to the use
OF his name IN connection with the pending United
States Senatorshlp.
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BEATEN AND ROBBED.

James McLeavy, OF No. ia Allen street. was
assaulted by three men at the corner OF Bowery
spring street last night, and after having been
seyerelysbeaten was robbed OF watch and chain.
lie reported the case to Inspector Speight at tho
Office.
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A BARN CONSUMED.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Dec g. 1874.
barn at West BrookneId, owned BY George Y.
Tyler, was consumed by an incendiary nre on
Saturday evening, with It's contents including
about thirty OF hay, two yoke OF fat oxen ana
i've yeartngs; loss, 81, 500.
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FIRE IN NINTH AVENUE.

A nre was discovered yesterday morning IN the
cellar OF the three story brick building No. s
Ninth avenue, owned and occupied by Jacob
Cooper. The building and It's contents we're dam
aged TO the amount OF $1,000, which is fully
covered by Insurance.,
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DIED.

PARsoNs.-Suddenly. in Brooklyn, on Monday
evening. CHESTER, son OF Frederic A. and Anna l.
Parsons.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
[FOr Other Deaths see Eighth PdOe
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THE DOMINION.

NEW ENGLAND EMIGRATION INTO CANADA-M-
PoRTATIoN OF MACHINERY
OTTAWA, Dec. 28, 1874.
Mr.. LAYERS, OF the AnaerTcGn canadian, OF Bos-
ton, is now here to confer with the government
respecting emigration from the New England
States to CANADA,
On and after January machinery not manufa
tured In Canada Will be allowed to enter on pay
ment OF duty OF ten per cent ad valOrem, on the
amdavlt OF the importer that 1t Is ior his own use
The New York herald., 1874-12-29

A-GENTLEMEN OF TASTE PRONOUNCE THE
EsPENscHEID HAT for the holiday season as fashions
fayorite 1t Is classcay proportoned and truly ele-
CANT Those . superior hat should call at III
Nassau street.
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FIRE ON BROADWAY.

At eight O'Clock yesterday morning Ore broke
out on the top moor OF the three story building No.
1,272 Broadway occupied by Pusey 4 Reed,
printers, causing damage OF 500. The Dire
originated IN a closet where kerosene oil was
kept and was caused by q boy throwing some
lighted paper there. The building was owned by
John Downey, and was damaged slightly.
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AN OFFER WILL BE RECEIVED FOR TWO
TEN CYLINDER Hoe ROTARY PgEssKs; SOLD Low.
Address THE NEW YORK HE RAID.
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A.-THE OLD AND THE NEW.-DISCARD, BE-
fore the expiration OF the year your old hat aud wei
CANT fabrics introduced the "vIsIrrS0 Hat" Make
selections eitnor at 2l3 Broadway IN hts FtftA
wen sfnr
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ENGLAND.

LONDON, Dec. %, 1874
tive, to Parliament
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CRIsTADoRo's HAIR DYE ACTS QUICKLY,
thoroughly and splendidly, imparting most natural
hues and easily applied Sold by druggists
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A.-SILK ELASTIC STOCKINGS. BELTS KNEE
Caps Abdominal Supporters, Suspensory Bandages,
Shoulder Braces and Clutches at MARSHS Truss oflce
No. 2 vesey street Lady in attendance.
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-Four Hundred and Twenty Eight Passengers
and the Remainder Of the Crew lost
TEN DAYS IN AN OPEN BOAT
Feeding on Human Flesh and Drinking
Human Blood.
Bound from England for New
Zealand.
A Great Loss to the Worlds
Industry.

lsPEc1AL DESPATCH 10 THE HERALD BIZ CABLE.
LONDON, Dec. 20, 1874.
A telegram from Madeira reports that the
British ship Cospatrick, which has been
burned at sea- was bound from London for
Auckland, New Zealand
SAILED ALI. R1aHr AND SPOKEN AT SEA
She sailed from London September IA, and
was spoken on the 2Sth of October in latitude
IL south, longitude "a west
THE DAY OF THE DISASTER
She took fire during the voyage, and was
totally destroyed on Thursday, the 10th of
November
THE SCENE OF DEATH.
Tho disaster occurred when the vessel was
In latitude 81 south, and longitude - east off
che Cape of Coco. Hope.
THREE MEN SAVED.
The British ship sceptre picked up one Of
the boats of the Oospatrick. 1t contained
three survivors Of the wreck.
These were the second mate, named Henry
Mcdonald, and two sailors
TEN DAYS ADRIFr
They had been ten days drifting about in
the boat.
HORRIBLE DIET.
During greater portion of this time they
sustained their lives by drinking human
blood and eating human flesh taken from the
bodies of others, their companions, who died
in the boat
GOING TO DEATH WHEN IN QUEST OF NEW HOME.
The remainder of the crew of the Cos
patrick, four cabin passengers and 424 steer
age passengers, who had emigrated under the
government regulations for Australasia are
supposed to have been lost.
A GREAT LOSS 10 THE NEW CoUNTR-.
The government emigrants were, for the
most part, agricultural laborers, who left
England in consequence of the operation of
the recent labor strikes
many Oh tnem were married, ana were ac-
companied by their families.
THE OWNERS o1arHE cosPATRICK.
The owners of the Cospatrick are Messrs.
Saville & Company, who have afforded to the
HERALD news bureau every facility for OBJ
tanning information concerning the disaster.
gHE NEWS OF THE DISASTER FULLY CONFIRMED.
LONDON, Dec. 29-5 A. N.
telegram received by the vessels owners
confirms the reported burning of the emf
grant ship Cospatrick.
The Superintendent of the Brazilian Tele-
graph Gable at Madeira also telegraphs that
only three persons are at present known to
survive-namely the second mate and two
seamen. These we're picked up by the
British ship Sceptre after having been ten
days in an open boat supsisting part of the
time upon the flesh and blood of others who
died while in the boat.
x5Trropy nr rHp coSpATRTf,K BY THE CAprAry
The New York herald., 1874-12-29

A.-FINE FURS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, AT
very low prices BURKE. Manufacturer, 2l4 Broadway.
Park Bank Building
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A.-RUPTURES AND PHYSICAL DEFORMITIES
successfully by Dr. MARSH at No. Vesey street.
opposite st. Paul's church
The New York herald., 1874-12-29

A GENTLEMAN's DRESS IS NOT COMPLETE
for new Years. Day without pair OF our 81 SnoKs
CANrRELL 2l Fourth avenue.
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LARGE FIRE IN INDIANA.

CINCINNATI, ohio, Dec. q, 1874
A nre at Batesvine, Ind. yesterday. destroyed
the furniture factory OF Il. Schroeder i Co. The
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A GREATER ABUSE or PUBLIC CONFIDRNCB
was never practised than the sale wretched metal
trusses used before the Invention Of the comfortable
ELASTIC Truss 6S3 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1874-12-29

A.-FURNITURE REMOVAL.-IN CONSEQUENCE
of the destruction furniture warehouse by fire
yesterday have removed 70 Nos: .! and 50 Crosby
street. doors below old Spring street corner.
ready fill orders for FURNITURE and Ur-
HoIsrERY promptly. Our manufactory in West Twelfth
street Is in full opera ion WARREN WARD a co.
The New York herald., 1874-12-29
TAscHERMAscHEB p1scHARoED.

1A6CtlEHMAbCHEH DIbCHAKOEU.
TORONTO, Ont, Dec %, 1874
In the case OF Adolphe Taschermascher the ap-
plication oy the prisoners counsel for writ OF
habeas corpus was granted, the Judge holding
that the offence OF embezzlement, for which the
prisoner was committed, Is not included In the
crimes for extradition mentioned In the treaty
between England and France. He was therefore
enLttled TO his discharge.
The New York herald., 1874-12-29

DAvD'S HOLIDAY HAT FOR GENrLEMEH
299L Broadway, Duane street.
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HOTEL MONlCO, NO. % EAST SEVENTEENTH
street near Broadway.-Table d'note 81. including
from O'Clock.
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EvERDELLS, 3O2 BR0ADWAY.-ELEGAN1
Wedding and Ball Cards, Orders Dancing, CrostD.
Nonograms English and French Note Paper.
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HOLIDAY STYLES GENTLEMEN'S DRESS
HATS ready. BURKE, 2l4 Broadway, Park Bank Build
ing.
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APPOINTMENT ON THE POLICE BOAKD-GENEHAL
BADGERS RECOVERY.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 2s, 1874.
Major w. M. Robinson, OF the Republican, has
been appointed member OF the Police Board vice
Joubert, resigned.
General A. S. Badger was at mis- once to-day.
He has so far recovered from the wounds received
on the 14th Of September that he will resume COM
mand OF the police force In January.
The New York herald., 1874-12-29

by DU BARRYs REvALESrA ARABIC Foop to the stomach
Constipation diarrh@a acidity paipitation lee pess.
ness, debility, wasting cough. asthma fevers consump
other remedies. Depot in New York. JOHN p. HENRY.
CURRAN 90. Nos and College place.
The New York herald., 1874-12-29

MOTHERS MILK OF MAGNESIA Is VERY
valuable In infancy, having taste and milk.
like smoothness children will take It when they can.
induced TO take anything else Druggists sell it.
The New York herald., 1874-12-29
TILE ST. JOHN BOARD OF TRADE AND THE REc1-
PRoCITY TREATY.

TILE ST. JOHN BOARD OF TRADE AND THE REc1-
PRoCTTY TREATY.
ST. JOHN, N. B., Dec g. 1874.
The report Of the Committee OF the St. John
Board OF Trade on the Reciprocity Treaty came up
again for discussion to-day. The report was
favorable to the principle OF reciprocity, but OBJ.
jected to many OF the features of the treaty. and
suggested various notifications fitted TO make
1t more 1alr and equal and more accurate
definition OF the terms used in desig-
mating the articles to be exchanged. An
amendment was moved that the report be
filed, and that the Board, while heartily approv-
ing the treaty, declares IL should be extended so
as to include the reciprocal coasttng trade OF the
United States and Canaoa. The amendment was
lost and the committees report carried by vote
OF 20 TO H.
ARRIVAL OF THE ExTRADITED PRISONER DUGAN
IN HALIFAX.
HALIFAX, N. S., Dec. 28, 1874.
The prisoner Dugan, who was extradited rom
Boston for the murder OF Captain Robinson, at
Dlgby, arrived here this morning.
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you CAN CURE THAT Cough Oh COLD BIZ
using WIsrAR's BALsAM or WrLp CHERRY. 80 and
81 a botce; large botues much the cheaper.
The New York herald., 1874-12-29

NATURAL SHERRY WINE-A PURE MON
tla dry So 50 per gallon 7 per gallon "a special ship
menp also Sherres 8 70 Sa per gallon: good sound
The New York herald., 1874-12-29

SACKETTS MAGIC COLORIS GIVES A NAT
ura brown black TO the hair. Manufacturer Of Per-
Liberty
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800 REWARD.-LOST, EITHER In A BROAD.
way or in the street between Thirty fourth and
Twentieth Streets Case containing pair of diamond
earrings The nnder will the above reward by
leaving them at 80 West Twenty fourth street NO Quos
tonaa n Sk al
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NNANHOoD-2O0TH EDITION. A TREATISE ON
I1 the Laws Governing lifa. Explanatory OF the
Causes and symptoms with nssruc oE the s1cce-
Nervous Exhsusuon, Muscular Debility and rrematqfs
author, DR.. Il. DIG =. cURrIa Ne q ksa Sixteenth
street Nav YORK. -
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SssS - 81. "a - -.a= H - wv
The property gifts will be purchased by the Corr
porators az the pTices' above named If tho drawer
shall 90 desire, aud the Cash he promptly paid by
tho treasurer 90 ths day s~pecihed.
drawing unless the coupon bearing the duplicate
number has been returned 20 the secretary With
the price-One dollar.
The distribution of gifts will commence 10 dsys
after drawing and continue ; "a months, GheeessAry
20 complete IL.
Money must be forwarded by Registered letter,
Tho proportional Sifts 10 the number oflttokels
10 larger than evoF offered aud affords tho.hest
proof that tho mhnagemehL desire TO mako only =
small legitimate profit Tor the purpose set forth,
and not 20 offer a grand lottery swindle-
The COrpOratore are J. J. Stoneburner, John A..
Saum. J. c. Mcdonald. wm.J. Dinges. DR., u W.
Prescott. Or. p. Below, JOscph Conner, d. Mil
Iigan, James N. Swami and Geo. W. KO0RtE,
President, d. W. Pas SCOTT ; TEsasur eF, JoRE
A.SAuM ;.SecretAty, Id MJLlIOAN.. ~
Address all Communications TO the secretary at
Edinburg, Shenandoah County, Virginia.
REFEREEcEs.
Tho management respectfully refer to the follow.
ing gentletnen for any testimony Ns to the ehRraG.
ter of the cOrpnrat6rs. and their ability to meet all
burg, Va. DR.. s. II. MORAtt,S. Senator. d., Gen.
J. II. Williams, Nom. Legtniatbre, Winchester,
Va: Col J. w.R Moore. Member Legislature,
Mt. Jackson, Va. Gen. G.S. Meeln, s tBtosrnator
w.: Capt. II. Il. RiddleberRer. Member LeRislh-
tufe, DO. Judge Geo. Rye, FIX. State TreaRurer,
EdinburR, Va. n. x front, Eco, Mayor oFStHun.
ton, Va; Mosss Walton; Eeq . Prest. Shenandoah
County. Bank, woodstOcE. Wv, j. G. Meem, ESQ,
Preaident Now Market Bank of Virginia. New
Market, Va. f
at Edinburg, Va. .-will receive PROMPT attention.
Correspondents shOuld write their Add'o sa in full
in the meet IssiSle band 70 sy9id mi:tAkss
Town. Villa GO and NeighhOrhoOd.
The drawing will take place in a grove near Ed
inhurg on the daV above named.
Ma 0G o. o.
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Tin, Sheet Iron. Roofing, SpoutIne


AN Main street, in charIestown w. Va where
~ l will be glad to see all my old friends and
in the TIN N STOVE line at the very lowest
prlces. Roofing and spouting done at the shortest
at once. Repairs for Stoves furnished. This very
best Cook Stoves and Ranges always on han d. sold
cheap and warrented to work we'll. All Einds OF
always on hand.
o. Old Iron. Brass, Copper. Lead, Sheerskins,
Hides, Beeswax. Bacon, Lard, Soap, TaiIow and
Tin Work or Stoves. Cali and see me, and you will
never have cause to regret It'll
= JOSEPH H.. YESTERDAY.
Nav u. ls74-Iv.
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notice.

A Ill persons knowiDe themselves to be indebted
IA to the late firm OF Riileary; Wilson 4 John
son, are requested to make Immediate settlement,
as the business OF the firm mustbe closed. AlIper-
sons having claims against them are requested to
present them OF settlement. Either of the late firm
JNo. J. HILLARY.
w. N. e. WILSON,
H. A.. JOHNSON.
Summit Point. March D. Is1a-2m -
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The PRESIDENT ON A TRIp.-President
U. s. Grant passed through Charlestown via
the Harper's Ferry and Valley Branch of the
j. & O. R. R., on Thursday last, en- route for
the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. He
occupied a handsome special car attached to
the Express Train, and was accompanied by
Mrs. Grant and others.
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EEIEp1E rheumatism, neuralgia, lock law,
palsy ,~sprains, swellings soaked breasts, scale burns,
saIt-rheum, ear-aehe, &c, upon the hutTen frame,
and 81 st1ins, spavin. gals. &c. upon animals in
one year than have all other pretended remedies
since the world began. 1t is a counter .~irritant, an
nil-hesiing pain reliever. Crippled throw away
their %crutches, the lame walk, poisonous bites are
rendered harmless aud the wounded are healed
without a Gear. 1t ia no humbug The recipe is
pu blished around each bottle. 1t is selling as no
article aver before sold. and it sells because it does
just what it pretcnds to do. Those who now suffer
from rheumatism, pain or swelling deserve to suffer
If they will notuSe CentAur Lin:ment. More than
1000 certificates of remarkable cures. including
frozen limhs, chroniS rheumatism, gout, running
tumors. &C., have been received. We Eill send a
Giro ulur containing certificates. the recipe, &c,
gra tbs, 70 any one requesting 1t. One hottie of the
yellow Wrapper Centaur Liniment is worth one
hundred dollars. for spawned or sweenied horses
and mules. or for screw-worm in sbcep. Stock
owners-this iinimeut is worth your attention. No
family should be without Centaur Liniment. Sold
by a II D%ruggists. 80 cents per bottle large bottles.
Sl.Oo. J. B. ROSE & Co., SO Broadway, New
York.
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Es Geo. G. Wedderburu, Of Richmond,
publishes a letter in the Washington Mron-
iiche, in which he states that Governor KEN
per did certainly induce Colonel Mosby to be-
lieve he agreed with him in his policy of sup
porting Grant for a third term, aud cbal-
lenges its denial by Kemper's friends.
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oFF1cEEs.- AT regular Communication of Elk
Branch Lodge, AL F. & "A. 81, of DufieIds, on
Thursday, the 18th inst, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year :--Thos. ]. Link,
w. M; A. G. Hendricks, S. w. John Shirley,
J. W.; Adam Link, Treasurer John NJ. Engle,
Secretary; D. w. Border. S. D.; N. T.. Snyder, J.
D.; Joseph Maddox, Tyler; Rev. J. A. Scott and
Adam Link, Oh %aplsins.
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8 8 9 8 8 3 8 8

@ ~ TO $50 PER A easily made by
Tx any one. We want men, women,
SM Eeboys and girls all over the country to
~OR elLoIr Fine Steel EngrAvings, Chro.
mos, Crsyon Drawings, Iilumina-
tone, Photographs, ETC., etc. We now publish the
finest assortment ever placed before the public, and
our prices are marked down so low as to defy all.
competition. No ono subscr;bes. fog a premium
giving paper in order to get a picture after seeing
oIr pictures and learning our prices. We have
many old agents at work for us who have made
canVassing for books, papers, etc., their business
for years., and they all report that they can make
much more money at work for US than at an ything
else. Our prices are SO low that all can afford 70
almost every house. New begin mere do a. well as
agents who have had large experience, for our
beautiful subjects and low priceRa are Appreciated by
all. To make large Gales everywhere all an agent
has to do IL to show the pictures from house TO house.
Don't look for work Elsewhere until you have seen
what great inducements We offer you TO make
money. We have not space to explain all here, but
send us your address and we will send full ~particu.
lars. free, by mail. DONE delay If you want
profitable work for your leisure hours, or for your
whole time. Now is the favorable time TO engage
IN this business. Our pictures are the finest and
mos pleasing in this country, and are endorsed by
al the leading papeEs. including the New York
Herald. Those who cannot give the business their
entire attention. can VOL K Up their own localities
and make a handsome sum without ever being
away from home overnight. Let all who want
pleasant, profitable employment, without risking
all about the business for themselves. Address
GEoRSE STINSON 4 CO., Art Publishers, Port
land Maine.
January 6, lS74-ly.
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COACH MAKING
, AND -r
Livery in GhariestOwn.
THE undersigned having entered into a Co. Part.
L nership, under the name and style Of
STUMP 81 HAWKS.

Stump & HAWKS,
Will conduct the business of
CoACH MAKING AND REPAIRING
In all its branchcs, guarantying the best
ship and satisfactory terms. We intend 10 largely
increase the business 6nd.Tnake to order: S1dalso 10
keep on hand for sale CARRIAGES,
ROCKAWAYS and LIGHT WAGONS of the most
approved patterns, and of superior materials, and
warrant every article to be as recommended. We
shall have in our employ some Of, the hands who.
for twenty years or more, were cmPiOyed5by Mai,
W. J. Hawks and also have the benefit of his pres.
new firm to maintain the reputation Of HAWKS
COACH FACTORY. Old Carriages taken in ex-
change for new work. On hand constantly, Second
haad work which will be disposed OF 1T moderate
figures.
In addition 10 the above, we purpose giving our
attention to a general BUSINESS, and
will keep good horses end vehicles of every descrip-
tion o. the ccommodatio ofthe public
Aug %. silly. A.W. HAw
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DRouTu.-The drouth produced by tie exces-
si\e warm and dry weather of the past few days
isnow becoming a serious matterin this locality,
and refreshing rains are ardcntly PRAYED for.
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MAakET House STALLS R~ENTxD.-Tha public
renting of the Butchers Stalls in the new Mar
ket-HOuse took place on Saturday last, and re-
suited in the letting of them at the following
gross prices, $3.50 beng fixed upon as the stand
ing price exclusive of Dremium).