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The New York herald., 1876-10-16
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES
WASHINGTON. ocs. is, 1875

WASHINGTON. Oct is, 1875
OUR PUBLIC LANDs-ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND
OFFICE.
Hon J. a. williamson. Commissioner Of tho Gen.
eral Land Onlco has furnished tho Secretary OF tho
Interior synopsis Of his forthcoming annual report
Of which tho following the main points OF IN
tercst:-
The cash receipts OF tho Chico during the fiscal year
ended June 80 aggregated 81, ,7472l5 The total num-
Der Of acros OF public lands disposed OF during the
year 1924 32o, OF which 2,s75 ol0 ab
sorbed by homestead entries; GOT 9s5 were OBJ
tanned by entries under the Timber Culture law;
zoos, 600 approved to various
States as swamp lands; LOO, ,07s acres were
certified railroads under land grants Of Congress,
and GAO 692 disposed of by ordinary cash salos
The total disposas 545 945 less than those
Of the preceding year 81 sOe SIT werc surveyed
during the nsca year, and ESQ., 253 Goa had been
previously surveyed yet leaving surveyed the
lands States and Territories Of tho United States
/. ls2 665, 244 acres
The Commissioner concurs In the opinion Of his pre-
decessor, that tho public domain OF the Tooth
meridian and east OF the Sierra Nevada mountain
should not be surveyed minute subdivisions accord
Ing the present system except only the small por-
tions which susceptible OF cultivation without ar-
dcia irritation Hc furthermore recommends In regard
10 this portion OF country thaI barren lands should BIO
thrown open to purchase in tracks OF unlimited szc
they worthless without irrigatiou which cannot
prontaby be undertaken Tor small OF lGo acres
each He likewise rencws the recommendation OF Com.
missioner Burdcte that the only practicable Of
preserving tho forests OF the country from aud
destruction the government timber lands should be
transferred to private ownership by Immediately sur
vcyng and offering thcm for sale In unlimited quan-
ties not less than properly appraised valuations
Commissioner Williamson also recommends the con-
sodation OF the Presumption and Homestead laws into
ono general homestead system, and urges the
t.on OF certain In the compilation OF the Re-
viscd Statutes, and suggests legislation authorizing
the bureau dispose OF It's publications tho
Centennial Map and tho Centennial Atlasn Al
prices which will their cost and the con-
unuous heavy demands for them which now to
be almost invariably refused.
KxTRADITIox WITH SPAIN.
Since the surrender OF Tweed some Informal action
has been takcn with avicw OF negotiating sxtradi-
,cn treaty between the United States and Spain.
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CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA.

THH REVOLUTION IN THE UNITED STATES or
coLAMBIA-PoLITIcs AND SOCIAL GOSSIP IN
PxRU-xcUApoR AND cESrBAL AMERICA.
PANAMA. Oct 8, 1875
The chronic state OF revolution still continues. with
varying fortunes to tho con,endng armies procla-
nation has just been issued by General Trujlo. the
commander ofthe federal troops in which no claims
decisive victory the conservative forces In the
State OF Cauca The General states that the
insurgents numbered 5000 men, but that they
were put to flight after six hours OF hard
combat, leavinga large number Of dead the field.
Many prisoners were taken. a mitraleuss and con-
siderable quantity OF arms and ammunition. Subse-
quent skirmishes have occurred buv neither army
shows any inclination to the tight Supplies Of
arms have been received from New York and Curacoa
by The government troops. There is confirmation
OF tho statement that General Farias has declared
against the confcderacd government and has melted
insurrection in the State OF Magdalcna
PERUVIAN POLITICS
The latest advices from Lima Peru, arc September
27 At that time the deadlock between tho President
and Congress continued, and Con grcss was following
policy OF retaliation by refusing TO tako any action
upon the schemes before it for supplying money to
carry on the government Tho latest work OF Con-
grcss refuse impeach ex Pardo and
his Cabinet.
The latest topic OF fashionable gossip tho marriage
OF Miss Fanny Meiggs daughter OF Henry Meiggs the
railway king, who was welded September IA to
Alexander R. Robertson prominent merchant Of
Lima, in the presence OF most distinguished COM
rany.
Teegraphic communication has now been extended
by direct cable to Callao and Valparaiso.
The United States steamer Omaha sailed from Calao
September on a cruise.
Bogardus and Espinosa, two Of tho principal follow.
OF the nsurgcnt chietan Piero had been brought
prisoners TO Lima
The revolution iomented by General ventemilla In
Guayaqu gaining adhcrents in other provinces Of
Ecuador DR.. Borrero had not withdrawn from tho
Presidency OF tho republic. He continued In Quito
disposed to oppose tho rcvolut!onists.
CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLICS.
The nftyffth anniversary Of tho independence Of
Central America was celebrated enthusiastically
throughout all tho States
Tho ministers OF war OF Salvador and Guatemala
have resigned
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MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
OyYIcE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsHISGToy, Oct. l8-I A. n.
pr0bdLiiikisS


OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WAsHSGToS, Oct. l6-l A. n.
I,roba6iiitiea
For tho South Atlantic and Gulf States rising fol-
lowed by slowly falling barometer, diminishing north
to east winds and cooler and generally clear weather,
with heavy irosts from North Carolina to northern
Louisiana and succeeded by rising temperature In the
Southwest
For Tennessee, the Ohio Valley and the lower lake
region falling barometer, warmer and generally clear
wcathor with westerly winds backing to southery in
tho last section northery winds shifting to south
east or southwest IN the two FIRST
For the upper lake region, Upper Mississippi and
Lower Missouri valleys, falling barometer increasing
southwest to southeast winds and warmer, clear or
partly cloudy weather, possibly followed In the north
crn portions by rain areas
For tho Made and Eastern States, rising, followed
in the former by falling barometer, diminishing
northcry to westerly winds and backing to south.
westerly in the former, warmer and cloar Weather,
with temperatures near and below freezing In the
morning.
The rivers will continue slowly falling stationary.
Cautionary signals continue along tho Atlantic coast
from Florida to Southern New Jersey and from Massa-
chusctts TO Maine.
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Tn. Philo.ephx Of Tupp.r.

There is an ingenious species ofthe human
creature which makes charts to put before
the physical eye the conceptions of the mind
that are without substance. They depict on
sheet of white paper with jagged lines like
streaks of lightning the fluctuations in
prices they paint the stream OF time in sky
blue and thrust the histories of nations out
into it as promontories of pale rose color or
bottle green--charts infinitely less compre-
to simplify. If one of these quaint fellows
should make a map of the domains of intel
lectual activity he would probably present
poetry as broad ribbon with rainbow hues
running between the incomprehensi-
BILE on one side and the fat, trivial,
utterly commonplace on the other.
On the side toward the incompre-
hensible he would put few great names
of little understood writer's, and very
near to the other side the greater number of
popular favorites, and nearest of all to this
lower edge the magnificent Tupper. In
deed, poetry is the art of versifying the
familiar, giving it an attractive form and the
dopcCt Ol new tuouBAI ~ udu VI q
woman's thoughts should be really new and
grand they would not be comprehensive
to the many, and if they were presented il
the poetical form they might be put out of
the way on the top shelf They would not
be read. But in proportion as the thought
is comprehensive it is already familiar and
readily becomes popular. 1t may, however,
go so far in this direction that the judicious
would cease to regard it as having spice or
favor from its exceeding familiarity. Yet
Tupper is an ever ready evidence
that if it preserve o sort Of sing
song tone, and the mere pretence of
novelty, it will be accepted by millions as
equal to inspiration. 1t is, no doubt, great
70 these millions, because, after all, Tupper
knows little more than they know, and
tells it in o style which they comprehend,
though he assumes an air of profundity. He
ministers at once to their vanity and their
want of knowledge, and he succeeds. But q
man should try Tupper on himself as test
and, as johnson said that one could tell by
his liking or not liking Millions "Lycidas"
whether he had a taste for poetry, SO if a
man makes the horrible discovery that he is
pleased with Tupper he may know that he
needs to 60 to primary school.
The New York herald., 1876-10-16
THK HOSTILE ABORIGINES

THE REPORT OF SERGEANT PARKER con-
FIRMED-MoRR ATROCITIES BIZ THE saw
AGEs-TuE TELEGRAPH LINE CUT.
0kAnA, Neb., Oct Is, 1875.
An official telegram from Fort Laramie to-day con-
firms tho despatch received from Cheyenne las. night,
relative the engagement OF Sergeant Parker with
the Indians yesterday, but places at the head OF
Richa Greek.
INDIAN CAMP DIS -ovERED-
1t also states that Jules Concy, the ranchman has
como into that post and reports nndng tho camp Of
the Indians down the Platte RIVER about twelve miles
from Fort Laramie. lie found several hundred pounds
OF fresh in the camp and the scalp OF the m an
who was killed on the Rawhide few days ago. Cof.
fey and Janis have lost thirty head OF horses within
the past few days
CUT
Captain Egan went out last evening TO find this camp
n possible. Tho telegraph line is down west of Fort
Laramie and II Is supposed TO have been cut BY the
Indiana.
The New York herald., 1876-10-16
CENTENNIAL NOTES.

'PHILApELPHIA, Oct Is, 1874
LORD DuTFEHIN's RKcEPTIoN-THE CENTENNIAL
TOURNAMENT.
Lord Dunerin, Governor General OF Canada, held .
reception at 81 Georges Hail. tho grounds ycster-
day morning eleven o'clock. No cards OF invitation
were issued and this the frat occasion which
the British Building had been thrown open the pub.
l.c many visitors improved tho double opportunity Of
paying their respects to tho Chief Executive OF Canada
and OF inspecting tho interior Of that building Owing,
however, to some Misrepresentation OF the hour AZ
which tho reception to bcgn the crowd neither
large representatives but as His Lordshp evidently
desired little formality display possible the
absence Of the thronas usually attendance
did detract the enjoy othosc ho
fortunate enough to be present Among the guests
wcro quite . number OF exhibitors aud visitors from
Canada, who presented tho Governor Generally
Senator Edward Con Penny. of the Canadian Commls-
sion. The American guests wcrc introduced by the
secretary Director Gcncral Gohorn, Colonel Ascho.
The OF the Centennial Board OF Finance
and the United States Commission waited upon the
Governor a body, and after hour spent in social
intercourse Invited 10 lunch with His Exccllcncy
in the parors or the second story. While tbe reccp
ion in progress tho Machinery Hall chimes play
the national airs Of Great Britain and these were sub
scqucnty repeated by Professor Wddows the request
Of Lord Durcrin who ascended 10 tho tower witness
the performance Later In the day tho Governor Gen.
eral visited the Canadian Department OF the Main
Building In the evening he attended tho reception
given by tho Saturday Club in his honor at tho
Academy Of Fine Arts
Lord Dufcrin will remain in tho city TN Tuesday,
when he goes to New York for brief VISIT leaving
there direct for his homo in Ottawa, Canada
BY appointment OF Governor Garland, the Hon. Da-
vid Walker, or Fayetteville, Ark, will deliver ad.
dress Al eleven O'clock IN the judges Pa
wilton, the History and Resources Of tho State Of
Arkansaa''
For the Centennial Tournament OF Thursday next
the State day OF MARYLAND, Delaware, Virginia
and tho District OF Columb,a-ovcr 2. 900 appli-
cations have been received from gentlemen anx-
ious TO entcr the lists; but as there are
to be but fifteen knights, and these have already
been selected, all but this number must be disap-
pointed. The full programme for the day has yet
been completed bat all Of the details will probably be
arranged tomorrow afternoon The prizes 20 be
awarded TO the successful contestants consist Of gold
silver tea sets. elegant bronze ornaments richly
carved pitchers, brsechoadng rifles &c. The widely
circulated report that magnificent burial would
be of tho prizes originated in a typographical
error. and is. OF course a mistake.
Tho Admission Bureau report the attendance on
Saturday at the main exhibition at full ce 327
hall fee S. and nj the livc stock exhibition. SOL
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OBITUARY.
CHARLES sEpow1cK HUNT.

Mr. Charles Scdgwick Hunt, wcl-known Journalist,
died his residence In this city yesterday aeraoon
OF Inflammation Of tho brain following upon CON-
picat,on OF disorders from which he had long suf-
fercd Mr. Hunt born In Litchaeld county. Con-
necticut April Z 1912 He entered the United States
Naval Academy in 1887 but resigned alter years
attendance at that institution and entered Harvard
University. He servad during tho acting mas
ter OF the Navy. after which he returned TO Harvard
and graduated in the class OF ls6S Immediately there
after he adopted journalism as a profession, and con-
tnuod In II until tho day OF his death, having boon
attached 10 several Of tho prominent journals OF
this city. Mr. Hunt vigorous and lucid as writer,
and AS man singularly mud and retiring, pure in
manners and conversation
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THE WEATHER.

REMARKABLY SUDDEN CHANCE OF T1xPERA-
ruRE-"THE SNOW, THE BEAUTIFUL SNOW"
Tho ancient, but not always accepted, order Of
weather prophets who after wrestling with all sorts OF
probabilities declared In favor OF severe winter
season, have entitled themselves TO very respectful
consideration Tho nrst fali 10 theirs at least for
yesterday morning the maiden snow came tripping
down IN pretty and engaging but far from welcome,
manner Very lev people tho descending nakes,
but when shutters were opened In the morning tho
sight OF white cloak spreading DER neghhoring roofs
caused many shiver and dismal ''ugh."
wo had been somewhat prepared for an emergency
by tho astonishing change or weather on Saturday
evening. The afternoon preceding had been warm and
bamy as day IN August While the innocent inhabi-
tants resalng themselves at dinner, with pros
poet OF equanimitablo smoke 10 follow porcnes
and piazzas nature arranging very different pro-
gramme OF evening amusements The wind suddenly
increased and the atmosphere grew as suddenly cold
Think OF III From u deg at six O'Clock 10 20 deg a:
midnight just before tho latter hour heavy fall
rain began which, at four O'Clock A. NJ, gave way 10
snowdrops. Such occurrence on the 18th day oi
October something quite contrary and order.
1t indicates not only winter OF unusual severity but
also OF unusual length Tho litic fakes that wan
derea TO US yesterday dd a n,. ,.. ana ,h con-
selves comfortably upon tho housetops aud
lelds, when Old sol reasserted bis supremacy. and
they vanished before his melting breath Al eight
O'Clock Harlem Plains presented aspect Of spotless
white whc tho country tor miles about wore tho pale
garb Of winter All day lapg the thermometer varied
but few degrees above freezing point and all looked
favorable tor realization OF Prob's prediction OF
heavy frost tins morning. Yesterdays chill breeze
whispered to tho ears OF the tnnly clad, "Whcres
your overcoatY ~ and many unfortunate no doubt.
looked wistfuly the face OF a ticket of interesting
purport Others hugged their ulsiers about them,
and smiled sereney upon the nvidious elements Ob.
v,ousy We are to be cheated out OF our Indian sum-
mer. and must cary reconcile ourselves to dreary
situation. Tho cheer ess occupation presents itself OF
..shiverlng our tmbcrs" by day, ana by night OF
''wrappng the drapcry Of couch around us, with
extra blankets IN demand and ''peasant dreatns'
quite out Of tho question
The New York herald., 1876-10-16
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Ex-senator Thomas W. Upton. Of Nebraska, and
Ncol Kingsmi Of Toronto, arc At the Everett House
Edward Mcpherson, OF Pcnnsylvanla, and General }.
NJ Marshall, OF Colorado, arc At the Fifth Avenue
Hotel Dewitt c. Littlcjohn, Of Oswogo, 10 At the
Metropolitan Hotel Owen NJ. Long, United States
Consul at Panama, is ut tho Astor House. Rev. Dr.
Ross OF Huntsville, Ala Is at the 81. Denis Hotel
Major TartoD OF tho Royal artillery, British Army. u
at the Windsor HOTEL
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THE CHICAGO REVIVAL.

A NEW IMPETUS GIVEN TO THE WOHK-REKT-
rSGs UNDER THE DIRECTION OF Mr.. MOODY
AND OTHERS.
CHICAGO, Oct. Is, 1876
The revival has received new impetus to-day. Mr
Moody spoke this morning OF Christian works. aludng
touchngly TO tho death and work Of his brother His
text was--"Andrew hrst nndeth hts own brother,
Simon.n About 6, 900 people were present.
the afternoon the tabernacle was crowded 10 over
flowing, and Messrs Nccdban and Stebbins conducted
an ovcrlowing meeting at Farweil Hall third meet
ing was ncid in Methodist Church block and conducted
by Messrs White ana Bliss About 200 arose Tor
prayer. Mr. Moody preached fr IN the text. adam
where thou ~ dividing his congregation in.o pro.
fesscd Christians, bacEsidcrs and impcnitcnts
Al the great even ne meeting tho text was-"For
tho soE Man il TO seek and save that which Is
lost"
Union meetings were held tonight In Or. Thomp-
sons Presbyterian and Dr. Evans Baptist churches,
In charge OF Messrs Needham and Stcbhins
Mr. Morchouse Addressed meetings at two churches
ON the west side
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BRAZILIAN COFFEE MARKETS.

Rio JASyfRo. Ocs. ~. 1870
Coffee market animated; prcos nrm. Uood drsis. 6,40O
. 6JJU res Der 10 kos.
Exchange on London, 23X
SANTOS, Oct IA, 1870,
Coffee animated, prices nrn, superior ssnsss. $500
. 1850 refs per 10 kos.
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EXTENSIVE FIRE IN cASAsToTA, N. TOWN
RECORDS DESTROYED.

SYRACUSE, Oct ID, 1870
At two o'clock this morning nrc broke out IN the
village Of canastota. The Bcechcr block, two good
houses and Eve stores entirely consumed. The
loss estimated at $75 0O0 The town records wero
destroyed The irc caught In the basement OF q bar
6hop.
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unS. 2. o. ]. SMITH.

Hon. +. o. J. Smith died at his residence in Decring
Maine, yesterday. Mr. Smith was member OF Con-
gress from the Portland district for several terms
cupying prominent position in that body. Upon the
invention Of shc telegraph he took great interest In IT,
ana TO hts endeavors much OF its original was
que.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
GERMAN sHAKEspKAaEAx READINGS.

Herr Hermann Lindc, the celebrated German
shakcspearean reader appeared last evening at tho
Germana Theatre before very slim audience, giving
selections from "Julns Cnsarn Our American public
is often taunied-and Justly so-wth a decided ndif
ference To the classical in amuscments and equally
decided weakness for the light ephcmcra; but to
judge from the size Of the audience which greeted last
evening Herr Linde we afraid that our profound
Tcutonic brethren not much better They evi-
IDENTIFY relish amusing farce Ike "Leid Freud"
with +. Cottrclly's German edition OF the canean.
better than heavy Sbakcspcarean readings. Herr
Linde IL q reader OF merit. lie has tine, sonorous
voice, OF great depth and compass, imposing
presence and is evidently trained cIocutionist OF
mean order. IL IA to be regretted that
he chooses for MS rccitations-he uses book TO
fresh his memory-a sitting posture which. In tragic
situations and animated dialogues like those OF 'Juus
Cmsar wo!uy dctracis from the freedom and grace
OF his movements ana from the realism OF the scene
To anyone who has neard BcIlcw, the English reader
who made much OF pose this simple fault must
have seriously marred Herr Linde's performance and
for the same reason The contrast between his station
airy legs and his swinging and air-sawing arms some
times bordered on The buresquc. While the modula-
facial changes are not equally so, Herr l.nde's
countcpanoe lacks mobility We should also say that
he suffers genera ly from too much stiffness. SO. tor
instance were his ack OF the plaudits
OF the audience most uncreal and appalling IN their
solcnnity But spite OF these faults evening
probably be spent with Herr Linde by tho German
scholar,
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two hundred thousand dollars, France sub
scribing one-half, and it would reflect little
credit on the public spirit of our citizens if
they should allow SO important monument
to be lost to this city through indifference
or want of public spirit.
The New York herald., 1876-10-16
THE TRUNK LINE RAILROADS.

BosToX, Oct TO- 1916
The railroad troubles between tho Trunk lines OF the
East and West which were supposed to have been
lately adjusted 10 New York, likely 70 be renewed
again. The movement Will be initiated by the Grand
Trunk line, in very material reduction OF rates, the
coming week
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THE INDIANA ELECTION.

WILLIAMS MAJORITY OVER FIVE THOUSAND.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct Is, 1875
Returns from all the In the state havc been
received and place Williams majority at 5,40i
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BOATING PARTY DROWNED.

HALIFAX, y. s., OcL is, 1875
Three men, named John David. Mlcrael Avery and
Pougre, drowned Friday by the swampng OF
their boat near Port Felix, Gaysboro' county. Two
other boats in their company, but could render
assistance owing TO the heavy sea which prevailed.
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BURNING OF A STEAM sAwMnL

CALAIS, Me-. Oct is, 1870
A steam sawmill a. Mayaguadiara Lake, n. b.,
owned by Murchie & Sons, OF this city, destroyed
by nrc this morning Tho loss Is estimated A. $50 Ooo
Insurance, $4,000
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THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show tho changes in the
temperature for tho past twcnty-four hours in COM
parson with the corresponding date OF last year. In
dicnted by the thermometer al hudnups pharmacy
ur,fd
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CONGREGATIONS.

IMMENSE DESTRUCTION OF LUMBER.
wfLLIAMsroRr, Pa, Oct. Ii, 1876
About oco 600 feet Of lumber piled IN Dodge James
Stokes lumber yard the east side OF the basn
destroyed by Ore this afternoon Total loss and nsur.
anco not yet known.
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CARD.
To citizens and strangers-kNOX'S FALL HAT ready q
2l2 Broadway and under the Fifth Avenue lilo el
A-THE HIGHEST AWARD GRANTED ANY
exhibitor Centennial Expostion given THE ELASTIC
TRUSS COMPANY for silk ELAsric THUssEs, sold only ss
6S3 Broadway.
A-BURKE'S FALL STYLES GENTLEMEN'S AND
Youths ATS ready at popular prices ia broadway.
CONSUMPTIvES FIND WELCOME RELIEF AND
steadily gain strengta from the Of PARKKKs GtxGxn
Tonic. II 10 the best eurc for coughs and colds
KEEPS PATENT PARTLY MADE DRESS SHIRTS.
The vcry best six for 80; DO finished easily
hcmming Handkerchief 571 Broadway, and 92l Arch
Philadelphia
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LEA 4 PERKINS,
woacEsrrRsHrRK SAUCE

WoRcKsTRRsHIRE SAUCE
Is the original and only Worcestershire Sauce.
SINGERS PREPARED BIRD SEED IS THA
spcst csnnres free from shells
impurities sold by druggists and bird dealers
sIkGrR GRAVEL PAPEK COMPANY manufacturer,
$50 Hudson S.
SODA WATER APPARATUS FOR MAKING ALL
Asratsd Beverages.
JOHN MATTHEWS. iss av. and 7sshss cisx
sULPHURET OIL. OF ROSES MAKES THE SKIN
clear and smooth. No stain Office. 81 Bond st.
wAUKENPHAST.
These popular ENGLISH SHOES
can always he found At
CANTKELLfS,
PAL 4th
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AveraRo temporAture yestefdAY DOB
Average temperature Tor corresponding date last
year ........................ 50,
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SNOW IN NEW ENGLAND.

BosroN Oct Is, 1870
Snow fell here and in various parts OF New England
north OF here last night tho depth OF three
inches or moro