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ACADEMY OF Mus1c-GERMAN OPERA.

The German Opera Company Of the Academy Of Music
presented Verds popular opera II Trovatore last
night before remarkably large audience and consid-
ering that IL the night before election which, after
all has effect Verdi, the attendance was
significant comment on the popularity Of wachte.
The performance showed that there are certain
limits to vernacular opera unattainable work
than " II Trovatore" could not be attempted by
German company 1t is essentially Italian and il any
other language 1t is simply unencurable. This is
especially true OF Italian operas when translated into
German. Mr.. Neuendorr has a well selected company,
and there is no reason why he should endeavor to
adapt the meliffuous Italian 10 the sturdy German.
" II Trovatore in German TO those acquainted with
Italian opera cannot possibly possess the first elements
Of
In the performance night the principal feature Of
course, the tenor WachteL He sung the serenade
in the first act "Deserto sulla terra in Itaian and
without effect The elimination Of his successful
efforts In the opera occurred IN the andante
and cabaetta in the second Of the
third act The aria, III ben 81 mion
delivered with feeling and expression. The usual
enthusiasm evinced at the conclusion Of the ''Di
qnelia pra ~ IS necessary TO use Italian express
for a purely Italian opera although il IS sung
IN German, As no one would understand the
familiar airs OF the opera Of II Trovatore'
If given with German names The Leonora last night
has an unpleasant habit Of spasmodc singing and of
waiting for effects al the sacrifice OF true she Is
willing TO be naudible in some passages to be
effective in others Mr. Wachtel s also sub
ject to the fault great and a
resonant voice he has should be subjected TO the
rules OF true IL is entirely spasmodic and there
are many hard points in it. tenor, TO be thor
oughly artistic, should link his natural
tainments TO the requirements Of art and
should not substitute pugilistic for natural
vocasm. Wachtel has great voice and should make
better use oft The chorus and orchestra every
thing that could be desired The arrangement of the
orchestra is calculated give effect the opera The
conductor sits back, with the strings in front OF
him. He can every instrumental performer
IN the band. The reeds placed higher pedestas
the brasses ID the background and the Is an
as ig
cerned- The result is emnently satisfactory. BY the
way, the Count d. Luna and AZuccna. represented
last night, were so bad TO be beneath criticism An
apology was made for the contrato-a lucky thing for
hcr-Dut the baritone was unbearable
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wooD's MUSEUM.

French sensational drama, entitled, ''The Four
Rnaves and the Pack was produced last night az
Woods Museum before large and highly apprec.atye
audience The scene i pictured IN France. and tho
plot based on the lic and adventures or one Pierre
Berion, an escaped prisoner from Tie fortress az
Lanquesdoc. he Is also known Is the Knaye or tbe
Spade, and works in concert with The three otbor
knaves may be seen by the following 1aths that hev
take:-
outcasts from the world society and rom Franc.
Iur lives forfeited, price upon heads-hee ~
bouseless homeless, endiess hopeless wanderes *
ding together In veal Ia life death--ono av
shall be the common law-One purse supply our
wants, and this shall be our code
Fidelity 20 each other--wc
Vengeance for each other-we
Zach good right shall be at the call Of him who needs
t--we
Never 10 betray each other-we swear.
The world shall be pack u cards and tho four knaves
Together will prey society for vengeance and here
sacrifice personal hopes the good the
whole.
rocco Knave Of Diamonds.
Signed In EMILE DUGAEDINE. Kuave Of Hearts.
blood, GASPAR L'ORME. Knavs of Clubs.
tPIERRE BlSSON Knave Of Spades.
Win four worthes or the above order 10 work with
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EAGLE THEATRE.

This handsome theatre visited last night by
large audience the attraction being entire change
Of programme. Several new sketches presented,
all Of them amusing and novel In action, entitled
"Ambition," being more than usually funny Messrs.
Sam Hickey. Goes, Wild, Schoocraft Master
Barney appeared in their several peculiar lines
OF business, the entire performance being that cam
not fail to please and interest and true TO the local
coloring The barroom is that will be recog
ni2ed by many, and the incidents have more truth
than poetry in them. Among the many new faces last
night that OF Miss Julia Mathews, who appeared in
the old farce Of Perfection" and achieved decided
SUCCESS.
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SPOKEN.

Ship Friedander from New York via Rio Janero for San
Francisco, Sept g. in the Straits Of lie Marie.
Ship Blythewood (BD, Williams from Glasgow for San
Francisco, Sept l6, lat 40 $, Ion rs w.
Ship Abercarne (B), McAulife. from Glasgow for San
Francisco, Oct ~ lat &c y arrival at San Francisco
Oct 81.
Bark Lapwing BI, Cook, from Glasgow for San Fran
cisco July 26 lat 26 n, lon q 80 (by arrival at San
Francisco Oct 3I).
Bark Jose Bueno, jones' from New York for Cardenas
Oct - 33, Ion rs 90
Bark Enrique Ar Payson, from Liverpool for Galveston
OcLl nnS Sal Kew FLA
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THE GLOBE THEATRE.

The entertainment at this establishment commenced
last night with what entitled the bills "hghly
humorous SKETCH" called "Private Boarding. II
seemed to the audience. After Miss Alice Kemp
entertained those present with selection OF popular
melodies. number of acts followed, IN which Tierney
and Cronn, Little BERTHE Rhinehart, Commodore Mutt,
Misses Pieris and Kelsey took part The performance
throughout was good one and did not lack variety.
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OLYMPIC THEATRE.

There good house at this theatre last night and
the bill presented varied and interesting
usual The artistic tableaux OF "Indian Life or, The
Comanches still holds possession OF the boards here.
George Knight tells his Dutch stories with quaint hu-
NOR Miss Ada Richmond is popular as with
her songs and Pat Rooney sang song last night,
which took immensely with the audience John Hartis
comic sketch Of the "Back Statuen concluded the per-
formance
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SAILED.

salcd-Steamers Hatteras Tor Norfolk; AbemarIe
Lcwes. Del; ship VIM Tapscot Liverpool hnrks Henry
Ger, Bremen; Victoria Ger Cork Ie1e cier DantIc
Osanna ItaJ, Gloucester; Impetator NOp Waterford .
LILLIAN Vigus, Liyorpoo hatvg lsor) as; brig RUBY
Port spain schr Ricardo Barrus, 81 Pierre Mart -
Also sailed ship Ontario, for London barks schiller 6ger
Bremen Hilda tNor, a. brig Olof kyrre CswsJ Exeter
Wind at midnight WNW.
Barometer a sunset l9.3I.
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NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND CAPTAINS

Merchants, shipping agents and shpmasters informed
that by telegaphng TO the HERALD London Bureau ad
dressing Bennett, No 4e Fleet street. London the
Paris Office addressing Bennett. 81 Avenue de ropera
Paris the arrivals and departures from European and
Eastern ports Of American and all foreign vessels trading
with the United sates the will DO cablod this
try free OF charge.
Captains arriving at and sailing from French and Medi
ports will nd the Paris Office the economical
and expeditions for telecraphng news
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wAILACK's THEATRE.

'The Overland Routen began its last week
last night and the attendance indicated that
IL will have brilliant end This lively
wholesome play, full Of humor and attraction
must unhappily be taken from the stage the climax
Of its Messrs. Gilbert Montague aud shannon
and Misses Dyas, Germon the whole company
acted with increased spirit last night and the per-
tormance was warmly applaudedL
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THEATRE CoMIQUE.

The preparations for todays election told on this
popular place of last night in point OF num-
bers in attendance but the programme was carried out
by the artists the bills If there overhowing
house John Allen in his character songs and dances
loudly encored, and Mr. and Mrs Whittingham aud
Master Newman repeated their previous successes IN
their little The local drama of .'Alice the
Flower Girl was the closing piece.
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POISONED BY THE DEAD.

From the Bay City Mich.) Trbunel
DR. Wyatt prominent physician in the upper part
of the CITY, to-day reported at the point OF death,
and il is feared that he cannot survive till morning.
The Doctor assisted at the pos-mortem examination OF
the body of the man who died suddenly al the Eagle
Hotel some days since he sudden burial OF which was
investigated by the CouneL and while thus engaged
communicated to a sore hls finger poison from
the body and as a result will doubt lose his life.
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TONY PASTORS.

There plenty Of fun at this theatre last evening,
in which all the and singers engaged took part
Tony Pastor himself delighted his auditors. Harry
Bryant, a very good ventroqust, amused hs hearers
with limitations Of animals and birds; and Mss Jennie
Morgan Miss Kate O'Connor and Gus Williams con-
tributed their share tine features Of the nights
programme.
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time The husband remained with his wife for day
Or two, then let and has not been since II y re-
ported that he has been sent on on sea voyage Ine
girl sti here and her story has excited considerable
sympathy.
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Tho subscribcrs commissioners appointed super
intend the drawing KENTUCKY State LOTTERY Glass X
hereby certify the above the numbers which
this day drawn from the 5O.OO0 placed In tho wheel
Witness hands Covingtnn, KY this day Saturday.,
Octobor 30 1875.
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SHIPPING NEWS
OCEAN STEAMERS.

DATES or DEPARTURE NEW YORK FOR THE MONTHS
NOVEMBER DECEMBER.
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II. II. RAMSAY, lc.,..,
l.. d. CRONINGER, commissioner.

l. /. ). D. dRoSfsGER, dhRaonShfSs5GER Commissioner.
PRIZES PAYABLE IN FULL WITHOUT DEDUCTION
An official list Of the above and all future drawings will ba
published In the Louisville ConrerJourna Louisve Lodi
ger New York Herald New York sun and New York News
THOMAS II. AGNEW, THE GREAT NEW YORK
Grocer Tea, Conee and Flour doalor All New Workers
and eveybvdy else h0uid call and bargns 80 yaSsS
street,
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APPROXIMATION PRIZES.

ending 6sure Of Tho number drawing the capital przo arc
each entitled to $40.
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Steamer SaiL. Destination Office
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w ASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
BRATION.
CELE-

There will be no parade OF the military on
Wasnington's birthday anniversary Monday
next, but, IN accordance with the usual custom,
the Sixth regiment will entertain the veterans OF
1872 at the Germania Assembly Rooms. No. 29l
Bowery. al twelve O'CLOCK. At Trinity church the
chimes will be rung at noon. The Lincoln Club, OF
the Seventh Assembly District celebrates its third
anniversary. at the club rooms, No. IL University
place. The New York state Society OF the en-
clnnatl has its anniversary dinner at DelmOntc0S
In the evening, and the B0wdo1n Alumni Assocla
ton dimes at the Westminster Hotel In the even
ing there Will be several balls, and the Seventy
first regiment gives promenade concert and hop
at the Armory, Broadway and Thirty-1lth street.
TRINITY CHURCH CHIMES.
Mr.. James Z. Aylifie Will perform the following
programme on Trinity church chimes IN honor OF
Washington's Birthday, on Monday, February %,
at noon
l. Ringing the changes on eight bells,
2. ''WashingtOns Grand March,"
3. "Red. White and Blue"
a. "Land OF Promise"
8. Last Rose OF summer"
6. "Merrty Ring the Trinity Bells"
7. "Tell 1t With JOY"
y. "Hal Columbia"
Q. LET the Merry Church Bells Ring"
10. "Glory to Jesus"
IL. Columbia. the Gem OF the Ocean,"
IL. ''See, the Conquerng Hero Comes"
13. 'Anywnere With Jesus"
Ia. "The Rlited Rock"
Is. "We Are Pilgrims"
la. .Yankee DOOdle.u
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LA INDEPENDENZA DE CUBA.

The widest. enthusiasm exists among the
Cubans In this city with regard TO the immense
successes lately achieved by the patriots In Cuba
lighting for liberty in the Cinco Villas district
comprising Cienfuegos Trinidad, Sagua, villa
Clara and Santi Espirtu. News has been re-
ceived IRON the liberating forces up to the 7th
inst. stating that upward OF 200 plantations
have been burned.
Colonel Pho Rosado, the celebrated Cuban
patriot. who recently wounded the editor OF the
Spanish paper In this City In duel, leaves New
York to-day, at the request OF the Cuban working
men IN New York; for Key West. TO collect con-
trDutions for the recently formed patriotic So
that somewhat OF demonstration Will take place
on the occasion OF his departure by steamer this
Mr.. Francisco Fernandez, another well known
patriot has already collected upward OF $500 Of
the $40 600 he has pledged himself to raise for the
above mentioned society, nearly all from Cuban
cigar makers.
CUBAN WAR PROCLAMATION.
:, The following letter. received yesterday in New
YORK, showing the onward march Of the reyou-
ton, was received from SAINT Espiritu Yesterday
and shows the demoralizatio n OF the Spanish
troops. IL Will be read with great interest at the
present moment by all sympathizers OF Cuban
liberty
sas
S' 5o e: !sS5is: 81 tSs ls%H
In the shape Of food. clothing, 10 The
Spanish soldiers cannot be forced TO show
any nght. for they have not been paid months
are barely clothed and ted. In word they are per-
ectlv demoralized When sally Is made the majority
Of the troops desert so that the military commandant
day we see the smoke in the neigh rhood OF
BURNING PLANTATIONS.
The town OF Jibaro has been burned and levelled with
the ground, and terrible butchery took pace its
capture Fifty spanish soldiers came over our side
and fourteen others escaped The day that the patriots
burned the plantation Fort surs they left procama
ton 70 the following Effect
PArRIors' rHREAr.
To-day only burn the fields Of sugar cane but very
mills and dwelling houses When we have destroyed
all TIE small towns ke Jbaro In the neighborhood and
the spanish forts shall do the thing In the dis
trict Of 0uamuahaya"
LARGE SUCCESSES OF THE "MAMBEsT."
we have Just heard that large Cuban column
has made i.s appearance IN the Jumento districts,
between Trinidad and Santi Espiritu, while large
bands Of patriots have made their appearance In
the Banao Palmarejo and La SeiDa district
Last week they made a descent on Polo vieio,
anu Killed the brothers Morales. Alderman Y.
Anna Was captured taking large herd OF cattle
ihto irinldad Tor sale. He was asked 90 pay
contrlouti0n" toward the patriots war fund
ano oeina unable TO pay IL the cattle we're tax n
rou MIN and dispersed. have heard that the
patriots have Just captured forty mules from the
Plantation OF IRnacio PUG, a Spanish Volunteer
officer at Trinidad. The patriot forces Are re-
ported 10 have entered Maliaguara san IMAM ana
other districts In large numbers,
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OF EAST AID 81, CORNER I'd AVIAN AMERI-
I'll can girl TO de- general housewor Is good
plain COOK washer Ifoner; Is willing and obiiging:
good city reference; city country.
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\O1 40 Av-AS EXPERIENCED PERSON AZ
IOO seamyrsss In . private family, or wosd 10 snt
~ oe cay bss references. can for tvo days
4 CAMPBELL
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TIE MISSISSIPPI INVESTIGATIONS.

FURTHER EVIDENCE OF ELECTION FRAUDS-sHERIFF
CROSBY AGAIN ExAMINED-HIs SUMMONS FOR A
POSSE ADVISED BY GOV. AMEs.
VICKsBURG, Jan. 11.-When the Committee
me, tu.s morning. the Chairman Mr. Conger announced
tuat the Com mttee would close its sttDgs In Vicks-
burg on Wednesday at o'clock
George Walton (coored) testifed that preceding the
August election be was Register; that armed men
pstrollcd The streets; men eame TO the Third Ward
registration place with arms some coored men told
him they afraid 10 register.
Catherine Virgins testified that her house 10 the city
had been broken open by men searching for guns ;
they took s2i just received AZ pension money.
George Sth colored Justice Of the Peace, testified
that Cook Toles, and sheDperd were taken out and
killed LEAR Haynes Bluff; they members Of his
club, aud not In tue fight he had left there
through fear.
jane Shields swOre that her house was searched for
arms. aud trunk robbed of si5 aud her life threat
ened.
stephen Cox colore) testified that was judgeiof
elton In the SECOND Ward that the ballot box was
destroyed as heretofore reported and that tho original
tally sheets were also destroyed, and returns made
from tally-sheets kept by "a spectator.
oiHE Kelley toored) stated that his house was
searched for guns, and tnat SIS IN money taken.
Several others testified To sianlnr treatment.
bvlva Nj Kinney tstincl that her husband was killed
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in Ugh. on the jackson road and buried BY her ana

four other women.
Hamilton Slaughter and George Jones (colore6) stated
that they were taken from tue house OF tue fOrmer
the jackson road on the Of the hgb together with
three other groes. and marched snort distance from
the house BY party OF mounted men, VINO then shot
Hamilton I'm the shoulder and Jones through the arm,
aud Jack Barlow vino with t1em, was Killed out
rgt the rest Immediately ran anu made tner escape.
but Jones again slightly wounded Ia the BACK while
running.
Peter Crosby c0lored sheriff, was examined az great
length by Gen HnrlDurt. ana the main points OF HE
testimony were 10 eff ct that he mad resigned be.
he thought his NE wOuIf DO endangered by
that Adtutant-General Packer so advised him. a. he
thought his Packers) lite In danger unless he Crosby
resigned; that Col. Miller suggested be resgnatiOn In
rhc firt place, and that the Board OF SUPERVISORS
accepted his resignation while he was Ia jail
and surrounded by guards. He stated that
taxpayers he went TO Jackson and consulted with the
Governor and other State officials WHO Informed him
that he had the authority TO Summon pose OF the
whom he declined name, to write his so-caed prOc
nation for publication Ia The PdtHdedter but II waf
much stronger language tnau ie wanted. and
published in hand-bills aud distributed without
his knowledge. When he reached here anc
found this out lie had published AN explsna
tlpn. He gave Owen and btith verbal orders
TO summon "A posse for Monday but at the request OF
prominent citizens and Gen. Packer he had tried 10
get send cOuricIs 10 cOuntrrmand this but
different roads stop The men, which they failed 70 do
owen and stlth only were instructed to summon men
lie then detailed his arrest ana imprisonment winch
did differ materially from other testimony eXcep
that he not allowed th' freedom stated DY OtheTh
Tue Committee goes to Jackson on Wednesday
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RECIPIENTS OF PACIFIC MAIL MONEY.

A LIST INCLUDING SEVERAL NEWSPAPER NES-THE NAMES
OF THOSE PCkSIsHED RwM-coLosgL
FoRSEY GIFTS SIS 600, W. b SHAW SIS OOO ETC
LARGE SUNS DooRKEEPERs hEssESGKRs-How
STOCK BRoKEfs GOT THRR REFORMATION ABOUT SUB.
sIDIEs.
WASHINGTON, Jan, 1.-THE Committee on WAYS
and met this afternoon directly after the order OF the
House and examined Charles Albert
The Chairman asked ito whom did You distribute the
sl065 600 belonging 10 the Pacific Mail Steamship Company
according directions Of Irwin r. Mr. Albert pre-
lmlnay explanatory Of his position saying found
no prevent m from answering he agent
or steward and scted according to Twins directions II any
money had beea paid improperly had been without directions
from him. Reyedy JoknsoR gave him another opinion on
Saturday after further explanation TO the effect that he
Aber acted In merely financial character and coun-
s and therefore be could the question to whom he
paid the money.
The following the Hs Of payments made BY Mr. Albert
stated by himself:
q, PARSONS. tSo
d. g. fADF uOoe
W kAhpALt.",.'''''.''''.''''' A%e
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MIR. ALERT BEFORE TILE HOUSE.

MR.. ALERT BEFORE TILE HOUSE.
PROCEEDINGS IN TIE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
CONCERNING THE PACIFIC MAIL INVEsTIGAT TON
-CHAMEs ALERT OFFERS TO TESTIFY BE-
FORE THE COMMITTEE IL ORDERED BY THg
HOUSE.
In the House, Mr.. Dawes (Rep., Maes.)
presented the Of another recusaDt witness In the
Pacific Mail investigation, Charles Albert, who declined
to certain questions the plea OF privileged
communication between attorney ana client. He offered
resolutions fer the arrest Of Mr. Albert and bringing
him to the bar Of the House for contempt.
The resolution agreed TO. and Mr.. Albert was al.
most Immediately brought into the House custody OF
the Sergeantat-Arms, and the Speaker asked him
whether he ready 10 answer the questions Of the
Committed '-
Mr.. Albert replied follows: "ID the eoursa ,bi.h
nave pursued did intend desire 10 place myself
10 contempt simply desired that AS to the question
Nnen 10 answer, and hesated solely I'm con-
sequence ~ the position In when my client aas
l am ready 10 answer" t'e'"ons
The following WAS then put 70 Mr. Albert bv thu
Speaker "Wli you State to Commit zee the nam
OF the persons 10 whom you distributed zoe of tina
money belonging 10 the Pacific Mali Steamship Com
pany ~ tue direction o. MT Irwin also name Of tha
person who introduced these persons 70 you I" ~
MT Albert was then taken before the Committee NJ,
Ways aud Means VI"
For on asoss o. Developments Paotae Mad manaS.n
IN 49, "~"~S'A's"'
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could identify another whom he didn't know, 10
such an extent that $4,000 paid on his recogni-
ton. Elmore said he had some doubt that the man
was Gen. Morgan l.. Smith. for the reason Una. 'no
latter. who was o very liberal man, would nave
divided; but the other man did not oier 10 10 3d.
although Elmore told him that "Soocvo "as 700
much money for man to carry OIL. E'niOie nm
self, according to his own statement was ho' on''
Dloved nv the Pacific Mail Company, and never re-
ceiYeh q dollar from IT.
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THE BROOKs-BAXTER CASE N ARKANSAS
LITTLE Rock, Jan. 1.-the Supreme COurs
today decided the rUOks-Baxter on the appeal
from the Circuit Court The decision below il over.
ruled and the suit ordered he dismissed for want OF
jurisdiction The Court holds 10 the opinion announced
the quo warrantO decision OF 1873 that the courts have
no Jurisdiction over contests Off OF Governor
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A FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.

BALTIMORE. Jan. ia boiler in Tipton's
Baltimore Chrome Works OF Block and Point
In this city, exploded this Afternoon killing wm Lucas
q colored employt, and csusag damage to the extent
OF 10000 TIE business OF the Works will 10
- usual
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HON n NE VS..
THERMOMETER YgSTBRDA' AT hUDsUrS, 2lS BRoAD"Af
e,u-lO, Noop-f7' n 90 M,dnEus-l9
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Vind,or Hoel-Ex- Leut-G0v Allen G. Beach OF
Wserosn n T.; Solicitor John A. Bodies Of the Nsvy Depsnmsn,
IA The Hon Isaac Arnold Of Chicago Ev,ru Hos~-Co w. D.
Bees u g. rVn Avenue He1bIt oss rsn,n Ssss D.
pn ~ Inois Union Squire HoieIlienv p Haven s nsm
Ida ,oup 0rand Central RoC"ug w Man W
Ta,rrn Of Mssssehus Dris Heehe " 9ohn ~
Yn House-Jage Rober Cochran Of "As
49,. W a, or House-Posmaer w. L. Burt OF Boston