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DUY YOUR FURNITURE


DIRECT OF TIL MANUFACfUhEh.
THE ENTERPRISE MANUFACTURING co.
win have an opening on OCTOBER 14rH, 1874, at
22e and 222 Market street, Wilmington, DEL, TO
which you are respectfully Invited.
We manufacture the finest and best furniture ever
offered in this city, and keep constantly on hand
large and varied stock, composed OF Parlor, Cham
ber, Library and Dining Room Suits, Chamber Suits,
all Walnut with Marbles complete, as low as s5o per
set.
Parlor suits IN variety Of Yattes and Styles from
the finest to the cheapest. Cottage chamber suits,
OF various patterns aud prices All styles of dining
room library and kitchen furniture, parlor cabinets
etegres and music cabinets, tables In great variety
of styles and prices, sdeb0ards, wardrobes, dwarf
book cases, triplet book cases, and book case and
secretary combined. We the sole agents for the
GARDNER PATENT SEAT CHAIRS the hest and most
durable chair offered to the public Large stock
of cane seat and other chairs. In great variety
and patterns; also children's chairs. Large assort-
ment OF ladies' and counting house desks and tables
We have the largest assortment of brackets ever
offered In this city. Wall and slipper pockets towel
racks, umbrella stands, hat racks, commodes, hall
chairs, ETC., etc. In fact every thing usually kept in
in our line.
UPH0ISTERING IN ALL ITS VARIOUS
BRANCHES.
In the hest manner, and on short notice. Special
attention given to cutting and putting down carpets
Cornices, LambrequnB, and curtains made to order,
and put up. All our work is guaranteed TO give sat
isfaction, and our stock will be sold at moderate
prices. 22o and 1922 MARKET STREET,
octl2-4t Wilmington, Del.
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the Porto Rico Cessaon.

TT IL DENIED BY ADMIRAL DEBEnNAHAE.
New YORK, Dor. ~.
Admiral DeBernahae, lately spanish Minister
to Washington, prononnces the cession OF Porto
Rico to Germany, lately reported by the Free
mans Journal, to be a network OF absurd and
oontamptible columniee
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entertainments.
YNHE ODESSA TOURNAMENT
POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 18TH.


owing TO the rain, the Tournament which was TO
he in odesa, Del, on the sth inst, has been post
poned until TUESDAY, the 18th OF October. All
ihe arrangements as previously announced will be
performed on that day All the Knights who We're
TO have contended for the prizes on that day have
consented TO be present and participate on the 1ath
ADMISSION. ..,......,,...,......'..ou Sents
RESERVED SEATS. .........,..."....-...So cents
octl0-2t
EXHIBITION OF THE DELAWARE
NJ Institute OF Mechanic Aart, which will be held
in the new Bradford Building, Third and King Sts,
about October Goth, 1874
The Committee on Art have reason to believe that
many families in our State (Which was the first TO
adopt the Constitution of the United StatesD are In
possession OF portraits of great historical interest
and which are almost entirely unknown to this gene
ration the exhibition of these cannot be other than
great qualification TO their owners and to the pub
Tic at large.
The Committee therefore would besmuch pleased
10 have any such forwarded 10 them, as ample ar
rangements have been made for their display and
due care will he taken for their preservation.
ELLWOOO GARRETT,
H. l.. TATNALIs
G. r. RUDOLPH,
oct2-d&wu Committee.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The Board of Education holds its regular
meeting this evening.
Readers of the COMMERCIAL ought to pernse
attentively the Fall Opening card OF the En-
terprise Co., in another column.
At the Friends meeting on West street, yes
terday, Rachel Townsend, of Philadelphia, well
known preacher of the Society was present and
spoke
A match game of base ball was played on Sat
urday between the Rugby, Jr., and the Atlantic
clubs resulting in the favor of the former by a
score of 25 to 3.
The Rugby MONTHLY for October, lis issued,
forming the second number of the present (sec-
ond, } volume. Its contents include a number
of contributions of especial merit.
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LONDON FINANCIAL oUoTATIoNs-To-
Furnished by Merrck, johnson 4 Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market Stsl
LONDON. 1890 p. NJ, Oct. 12.
1865, l0s14 1s67'a, 109l4 l0-Forties, los9l
New 6 per cent. Loan of 1881, lO49a Erie
common shares, opened at 26 now 26]6@26%
Preferred shares, a. Market active and I'M
settled.
PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY
NEW YORK, Oct 12.
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PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. ~.
Cotton dull at 1a@15s4. Flour in fair de
mand ,.superfine, $3. 25@3.75 extras, $4ta4.75
Penna., Indiana, and Ohio extra family, S5.62]a
@625 Wheat dull red. $1.20@1.22 amber,
S.122@l .25 white S1.27@1.95 Ryewa offered
at 81. .0e. Corn in fair demand yellow, S1.0115 Z
@1.O2 Oats unchanged, white; 61@62 mixed,
Soc. Whiskey firm.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKETs.
Cattle dull; common to Extra Penna. aud west
ern steers 4@754c; sheep without material
change at 1906; Hogs lower; $1O@103O.
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FIFTH EDITION.
spain.
A FORMAL COMPLAINT MADE TO FRANCE

A FORMAL COMPLAINT MADE TO FRANCE.
LONDON, Oct IL.
The Spanish Government has sent note to
the French Government specifying the facts re-
lating to the immunity enjoyed by the Carlists
in receiving supplies and munitions ofwar across
the frontier and calling attention to the good
offices exercised by Portugal and the anomaly
presented by liberal France in identifying her
self with Absolutism.
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prsAsrRous CONFEDERATION AT LAwRENcEvnLE
Pa
LAwRENoEvILLE, Oct. 12'
fire occurred here last night destroying
twelve business houses, leaving only three in
the village.
The loss is estimated al forty thousand dol
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FOURTH EDITION.


The Vocal and instrumental Concert, an
nounced to be given in the Masonic Temple on
Tuesday evening, (to-morrow) is postponed on
account of the indisposition of Mrs. NJ. G. Sim
mons Notice will be given when the concert
will take nlace
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SURRENDER OF sANTANTA AND BIG TREE.
WAsHINoToN, Oct. ~.
Indian Agent Miles informs the Commissioner
of Indian affairs that "a lodges of Kiowss, embra-
cling 145 persons and including Santanta and
Big Tree, have surrendered their arms and gone
into camp at Darlington agency, Indian Terri
tory. santanta and Big Tree are to be held as
hostages in close confinement.
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ADMISSION OF AN INDIAN LAY DELICATE
New YORK, Oct IL
In the Protestant Episcopal Convention, Hen
ry Wandixem full-blooded Dacotab Indian,
was admitted as lay delegate from Niobrara do
cese, giving rise to many congratulatory speech
es bv tha de1epatee
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TEXAS posTMAsrERs TO BE ASKED TO RESIGN
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.
The post masters at Galveston and Houston,
Texas, are to be requested to resign on account
of disreputable conduct and unpopuarity with
citizens
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SHERIFFs SALES IN CHESTER COUNTY. Hard
times is making itself felt even amongst the
the thrifty farmers, and business men OF Ches-
ter county. There are no less than 32 proper
ties now advertised to be sold under the Sherif 8
hammer at the Court House at West Chester on
Thursday the 22d of October Amongst the pro-
perties advertised are 12 farms comprising over
1000 acres of land, 18 houses and lots, gas
manufacturing establishment. shoe factory, !
hotel and mill property.
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On next Saturday it s probable that the
Quicksteps will either play the Collins or the
Philadelphia Shibe team. In either case a fine
game may be looked for.
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Goal aud astnod.

Goal aud astnnd.
CHAs. WARNER & CO.,
MARKET STREET WHARF,
wILMINsToH, DEL.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS
ANTHRACITE AND BITUMlNous COAL.
The only firm In this city receiving coal daily all
rail, from Cumberland region.
The only firm selling exclusively tile lehlgh and
Wilkesbafre Coal Company's coal.
Every one should use the Shawnee Coal for family,
steam, or manufacturing purposes. We guarantee
it TO make less ash, prove more economical and
give better satisfaction than any coal offered III thls
market
ASK FOR SHAWNEE COAL.
BURN SHAWNEE coal.
Tell your friends what you think of the Shawnee
Coal
CHARLES WARNER CO.,
JAMES ARMSTRONG & SON,
Dealers III
LEHIaH AND sCHuYLgJl.L GOAL
OAK, HICKORY AND PINE WOOD
BUILDING SAND. LIME CEM ENl
FOOT OF WEST STREET,
sep14-ly WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
ID DOOFING-OLD LEAKY TIN, SLATE
III shingae and Composition roofs made water
tighs and durable by coat OF PLASTIC SLATh,
and ht sn1aH cost.
P,astlc slate, Asbestos and Gravel Roofing.
ROBERT ATKINSON,
Good 4 Hanns's Hardware Store,
fen1-lyof s98 Market Street.
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DEATHS.

TOWNSEND, = on Saturday morning, Oct 10th
Anna Christina, daughter of Robert Y and Emily
M. Townsend, aged one month.
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REPORT or THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

HEFUHT
WAHHNaToN, Oct. IL.
Probabilities For the Middle States, rising
barometer, northwest winds, partly cloudy clear
and cold weather and frosts except near the
ut
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Copies of to-day's COMMERCIAL, in which We
give full report Of the proceedings at the Bay
ard Taylor welcome, may be had at our business
office, by those who wish them.
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The Democrats will hold meeting at the City
Hall, this evening, which will be addressed by
j. H. Shakespeare, Esq, and Hon. Edward Wor-
rell both OF Philadelphia.
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kTEW AND SECONDHAND

NEW AND SECONDHAND
uRNITURE,
BOUGHT, SOLD AND EXCHANGED, AT
p. HASSONs, 219 W. Second st.,
t,octl2-Tms Wilmington, Del.
NALL AND WINTER ARRANGE
MENT
TAGGART'S EXPRESS
Continues to receive goods for wilmington, al The
office, Chestnut Street Wharf, Philadelphia,
up to O'Clock P. NJ, daily.
RB-GO0DS DELIVERED PROMPTLY, AT LOW
RATES.
oct12-lm j. TAGGART, Proprietor.
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GENERAL GRANT IN DANaER.-The Centen.
nial Chester county bullock General Grant"
came near losing his life in Reading while re-
turning from the State Agricultural Fair at Eas-
ton, Pa Through the neglect of some one en-
gagged in shifting, the door of the Generals car
was torn off, and 80 alarmed him that it was
with the greatest difficulty he could be pre-
vented from springng down steep embank-
aapt
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TAaaART's EXPRESS. that the steamer
FELTON, has withdrawn for the season, business
men can still have their goods shipped to and
from Philadelphia by Taggarts express. Our
prompt, careful and reliable. and worthy OF lib
eral support.
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SECOND EDITION.
A Female Homicide.

MRs YOUNG COLLECTING BILLS AT THE AIUzZI.E or
THE PISTOL.
New YORK, Oct. ~.
At Mount Carmel, Illinois, Mrs. Young had
difficulty with Mrs. Donahue, while attempting
to collect debt due her step son. 1t ended by
the former firing pistol, innicting wound snp-
posed to be fatal.
Mrs Young ia lodged in prison.
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ODD FEII.ows.-The annual meeting OF the
Grand Encampment, I. o. o. f., will begin in
this city on Tuesday (to-morrow) evening. The
Grand Lodge of the Order will meet the follow
ing Wednesday at noon. The Grand Lodge
officers will be elected at o'clock. II is expect
ed that the session will be unusually interesting
and may continue two days
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FIRE ArARMs.-On Saturday. at midnight,
small hay stack caught fire near Lobdell's estab-
ishment and was destroyed before the engines
could get to the spot. The smoke from the
same place caused an alarm oil Sunday morning,
at 10 o'clock when the engines again turned out.
The alarm, last night, about O'Clock, was false.
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GOAL HODS. JAP AND GALVAN-
" lied scoops, furnace scoops and fine shovels
For sale by
VIM. II. BILLANY,
2l4 Market Street. wilmington.
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Heip advertisements.

MEAT CUTTERS, AND STUFFERS OF
WI every style and size. For sale by
WIN. II. BILLANY,
2l4 Market Street, Wilmington.
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PHIIIIs ANDERSON .-Ths is the name of a
colored woman, aresident of Newark, who
is 93 years of age. She attracted the attention
of the press by recent visit to Elkton, where
she formerly lived, being slave in the Rudolph
family. The old lady looks hearty and says she
would like to marry again.
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HELD FOR CouRT.-James @. Pickels, Inspector
of Election in the Seventh Ward, was held by
ESQ. Frazer in $500 to answer at Court the charge
OF receiving an illegal vote at the late city cleo
ton. The charge was preferred by Dr. A. II.
4rimphew
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DEATH OF CoLoRED FARMER.-Wash Green
ly, we'll to do colored farmer, died at his resi-
dence, near Willow Grove, last week. From his
boyhood up he always practised the most rigid
economy Commencing to work at six dollars
per week, he finally laid up enough money to
purchase a farm, which he has since improved
and it is now reckoned among the best land in
that section of the country.
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AT the Washington Navy Yard, OH Saturday,
Edward p. Sipler was cut in pieces by a large
circular saw, the guides of which he was adius-
ting He leaves wife and three children.
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CONFEDERATION PROPOSED. - The Lewisyille
Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry is one of
the most fiourishing Oranges in Chester county.
A committee OF three has been appointed with
with New London, Kimblevile, Big Elk and Ian
denberg oranges, thereby securing concert of
action in carrying out the principles of the Or
ganization.
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From the Middetown Transcript
The COMMERCIAL rivalled the New York HrdDh
ic with ie big picture last Tuesday.
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MORTALITY AMONG THE FIsH-The fish and
crabs in Hope creek, tributary of the Delaware
which penetrates Salem county, are dying from
some cause, the shores of the creek being lined
with the dead animals. The water seems to
contain some poison which is destroying'them,
and the oldest fishermen are puzzled to account
for the phenomenon.
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NHEST PROTECTORS, OF CHAMOIs
and wool single at n. BRTNGHTIRsT " m IS
GENUINE OLD GOV. JAVA OAN BE
N bought ct II q. FoURTa ST.
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To BE CONTINUED. The auction sale OF winter
dry goods at Chambers is not ended yet, but will
60 on tomorrow afternoon at o'clock and also
on Friday next. The opportunities which ladies'
have of securing bargains at this sale are slip
ping away, so it behooves them to be on hand to-
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THE SONG MONARCH

THE SONG MONARCH!
PRICE IS CENTS. PER DOZEN, $3.50.
The hest book OF the Season for Singing Schools.
BY Ii. X. PALMER assisted by L. o. EMERSON. Music
principally secular, and is OF the most interesting
character
THE LEADERl
PRICE si.aS sl2.OOsPER DOZEN.
The New Church Music Book, by II. X. PALMER
assisted by L. o. EMERSON, gentlemen Whose preyl-
ous books have been more successful than any
others. Please examine.
AMERICAN SCHOOL
MUSIC READERS.
In books. Price SO cents. so cents, and 80 cents
Perfectly adapted TO graded classes, in Primary
and Grammar Schools By H. o. EMERSON and W.
S. nDEN. already in successful In the schools
Sold by all dealers Either book sent post paid
for retail price.
OLIVER DITSoN X CO., CHAS. b. DITSoN co
Boston. III B'dway New York.
sep39-W -SN2tW
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A CENTRNARIAN GoNE.-hIrs. Catherine Riley,
of Media Delaware county, died on Saturday
week, in the one hundred and fourth year Of her
age. She died sitting in her chair, passing away
without the least struggle, like one falling into
a peaceful and quiet slumber.
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CtHAS. CAMBLOS & CO.,
HANkERS AND BhUh EhS
Mo. SO SOUTH THIRD ST., PHILADELPHIA
DRALER6 IN
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, GOLD, SILVER. se
stocks and Bonds bought and sold ON commission
Particular attention given TO investments.
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FOURTH AND MARKET srRks1S,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
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Neip advertisements.

EXTRA SIZE WILKESBARRE NUT.
extra large size Wilkesbarre Nut Coal clear Of
slate and dirt Oar patent wagons deliver directly
into the cellar
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FOR SALE.
81, 800 WILMINGTON CITY LOAN.
5000 DELAWARE STATE BONDS, DUE lss5.
50, 600 DELAWARE X. R. EXTENSION BoNDs,
12l SHARES DELAWARE R. R. STOCK.
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Gold to-day, 1.1O1s.


HORSE AND WAGON SToLEN.-Yesterday even
ing, while son OF Mr.. Petitdemange, who lives
near Newport, was at church, his horse and wag-
on which he had left near the church was stolen.
This is the second time that the same team has
been taken from the same place, but this time
there is no clue to the thief Areward has been
offered for the recovery of the team and the de-
lection of the guilty person.
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Foreign Notes


PARIS, October l0.-ElectiOns in the depart
Inents OF Dome, NOTd, and Otsa, TO nil vacan
cies III the assembly ARE ordered for Norembers {
THE SCHLESWIG QUESTION To BIZ ARBITR ATkI
BY VICTORIA.
LONDON, October IL The Fmss has adv s.ce,
from Vienna TO the effect that the idea OF re
ferTir 2 the Schleswig question to the arbitra
ton OF the Queen of England is gaining favOI
in diplomatic circles II is stated THAI tn,
Danish government is favorable 70 such D
course, which il is thought will offer a teasiol,
method for a solution Of the question.
ROUNANIA AND SERVIA
have adopted a pacific attitude towards TuT
kew n conse quence of representations Of Prince
Bismarck and Count Andrass.
SOCIALIST PROCLAMATION SEIZED.
FLORRHCE, October 1O.-Several copies OF 2
socialist proclamation and some Orsim bomb
have been seized in the house of an "interua
tionalist" here.
MINISTER wAsHBURNR IN PARIS.
PARIS, October I0.-Mr. Nashhurne, thf
American minister, has returned 10 his resi-
dence here,
DEAD DUKE.
LONDON, October IO.-Thc Dake of Lsinster
who has been seriously i'll for some time, dieC
last night.
RESCUED PASSENGERS.
LONDON, october 10.-P asSengers OF the Que
bee and Liverpool line steamship Ontario, be
fore reported anchored off Kerry Head. dis
abled, have been taken of that vessel by rive
steamers ard carried TO Limerick.
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By condning detailed sket,htng To tae glacial
history OF q well-de6aed region it would be
possible to convey to the readers mind more
vivid impression Of what the Glacial Period
really wPs than If he took q wider canvass
The subject treated is one of much current in-
terest, in view of the late discussion Of the ques
tOn uf the sCe Of tn. world and OF mankind
provoked by the Darwinisn controversy.
A History or GEEMANY, FROM TIE EARLIEST
1IHES. Funded on Dr.. David Aiu lsr'S "a II 8
Ioly OF the German People" BY Charlton
I. Lewis. New York: Harper s. Brothers.
Through j. G. Psrk5rl
pr. Muller's "History of the German People :"
from its accuracy, viyasity, and coucfsensss Of
statement, ranks. as the most nseFul and popu
lar Of the books from which the young people
or Germany learn the story Of their fathsrland.
Ills work has therefor, very properly, been So
l5c'ed by The Harpers as the basis Of a History
OF Germany for American students. sir. Lewis.
IN preparing II, has mai use If Other standard
works which rFeat Of the same subject, or parts
OF II, 70 supply such 81 dtitiOns ss are calculated
10 IT uder more ineligible 10 American readers
view of popular movements, or of eminent msu.
MAY HORTON; OR, LIFE AT AUNT UProN's.
Boston: Henry Hoyt. Through VIM. Bal
lsntyne.l
A new story for the young folks by the author
Of Of"Csptsin Russelrs watchword."
TIE VICIssITUpFs or BESSIE FAIRFAX. A
novel. BY Holme Lee Miss Harriet Parr1
Philadelphia: Porter & Coates. Through
=. L. aObun & Col
capital story of English life by the author
OF "SyIvan Holt's Daughter" Kathie Brand y
etc.
RIGHT AND LEFT. A novel. BY Mrs. @. j.
Newly. PhiladelDhia: 7. L. Peterson &
Bros. Through Jes. Shillington.l
Mrs. Newly is a prolific writer; and in the
Dumb er of her novels and of her readers she is
kind OF European Mrs. Southworth Her sto-
ries have natnralness and dramatic interest.
THE RHINE; A Tour FROM PARIS TO MAY
RNCR BY THE WAY OF AIX-LA-CHAPRLLE,
with All account of its legends, antiquities,
and important historical events. By Victor
Hugo. Translated by ID. NJ. Arid, Boston,
Estes Il Lauriet. Through William Ballsn-
tyne.
Anything from the Pen of Victor Hugo is quito
sure to be read; and having in mind the fact
that this volume is his production one follows
the narrative Of his Rhine trip with q certain
interest; but after all it would be considered
rather dull ii written by any one else.