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The New York herald., 1877-03-01
THE CARNIVAL AND IT'S PROSPECTS.

1t was the purpose OF the management of the forth
coming carnival pageant to have held meeting OF
merchants and business men, last evening, Mt the
Metropolitan Hotel, Tor the purpose of putting tho
project fairly before the public Subsequent expert
encc however, led TO the conclusion that it would DO
desirable TO start the matter at a meeting be
held in the day. and somo OF the prominent down
town hotels, 'whcrc merchants most do congregatc. "
No attempt was therefore, made to hold the contcm-
plated meeting last evening II was, however, gcnor-
ally stated by Colonel ST. Martin, tho chof mover in
tho NATTER that tho prospects Of most
successful pageant aud industrial procession
the 4th OF April growing RAPIDLY and that all
the machinery OF steady and unobtrusivc organization
will be soon put In motion.
Several of the members OF tho Committee OF General
Railway Passenger Agents held informal meeting
last evening These gentlemen say that they Will AID
the project to the utmost OF their power by endeavor
ing procure reduction OF rates wherever their In.
nucncc extends. The admitted dcsidcratum at present
Is the procu rcmcn OF the names OF some prominent
New York Gentlemen to head the undertaking and tho
appointment OF a suitable committee on finance.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
SEVERE TEACHERS.

Another case OF corporal punishment Is TO DO
investigated by tho Committee Teachers OF the
Board OF Education Tho charges preferred by
Mss Julia NJ. Elliott principal OF tho primary depart
mcnt Grammar School No. 90. located between sixth
and seventh avenues AMI the parents OF the children
claimed he chastised against Miss Annie NJ. IIoir-
man, principal OF the female grammar department. of
that school, The charges breach of order and
discipline, and state that Miss Elliott "A number
of pupils IRON her department TO MISS Homann's for
examination aud promotion. and that while under.
going this examl nation Miss Ionmann called them deaf,
DUMP blind and ignorant IL rs also legged that she
struck three oil them IN the face anu on the with
her nand. an examination has been conJ uccd before
the local Board of Trustees, when Miss Holman was
acquitted OF all blame. The matter Is now brought 10
tho attention of the Commissioners
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
ART MATTERS.
THE coTrIHR GALLERY.

new art gallery was last night insuguratod BY
Cotticr Co.. in their house Filth avenue Invita-.
tons Tor private view OF the paintings were issued
TO a select few and judging by the attendance we're
pretty generally accepted The arrangement OF tho
art gallery Is unique. II will be free TO tho public
but cw except intending purchasers will te likely
10 venture tho exploration Of It's artistic
hooks There several exhibition rooms which
richly and tasefully drared and decorated and in
which the pictures arc grouped by families Tho col.
lection is not numerous, but contains several great
works by famous artists. Among those the principal
one is Coro,'s "orpheus" the largest and most i'm
poriant OF this artists yet this side OF
the water II Is painted with grca. strength, and fully
1uses Corots lropean reputation which has suffered
In this country from the number OF skechy tmplcs
OF his style which have been brought the notice OF
tho public. Daub,gny rs also seen at his best In
dark green landscape, winch Is treated with
great breadth Lovers OF pure art viii be de-
lghtcd with Orchardson's sold Soldier" picture
full OF character, and remarkable Tor It's purity and
decacy of color. large water color, by Jules Les.
sor represents "rne Empire City,r seen from
Brooklyn This work is likely to become popular as
IL gives US correct yet picturesque view OF lavor.
ito city. II is marked by happy realization
OF the atmospheric effects The quality of the pictures
IN the new gallery leaves nothing TO be desired, and
all patrons OF art who may bc tempted TO enter tho
now dealing temple OF art VIII be well repaid lor their
curiosity
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
PIGEON SHOOTING.
SECOND MONTHLY MEETING OF THE LONG

SECOND MONTHLY MEETING OF THE Loyo
ISLAND SHOOTING CLUB
large number OF the members OF the Long Island
Shooting Club met at Dextcr's Park, on tho jamaica
plank road, yesterday afternoon to engage IN their
second monthly contest OF this year for the champion
cup OF the CLUB. There twentv.onc members who
competed; but tho majority OF them withdrew after
missing two or three birds The pigeons were unusu-
ally fast flyers Tho members shot seven birds each
25 yards so yards boundary Long Island rules to
govern. Mr. Madison won by killing six birds out Of
seven. Mr.. West, who held the cup previously.
handicapped at y yards Tho following Is a
SUMMARY.
GROUNDS OF THE LoNG ISLAND SHOOTING CLUB
DsxTER's PARK, L. l., February 2S lSI7-Second
monthly contest Tor the champion cup. {. birds
each % yards rise, SO boundary; hand traps; Long
Island rules
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ATHLETIC COMPLEXITIES.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HEsALD:-
In your issue OF to-day wo notice a communication
from ~. r." who Is presumably u member OF the
Caledonan Club. With your kind permission wo Will
answer it. For the information Of those who might bo
deceived by his peculiar innucndocs, we wish TO
assure tho public OF three facts:-
First-That Mr.. J. Marion Pollock is not a member
OF our club, having been, for sufficient reasons
dropped from our roll, and that not as a club
or as individuals in any manner with or IN
tcrcsted In his games.
Second-That many members OF Calcdonian clubs
have competed our open games and do compete
under our present ruling
1hiyd-rhat only those Caledonians have been
barred who have competed either Tor money or with
roIessonas tor przo. which cases we insist tha I
they are not amateurs.
ALFRED H. CURTIS, Secretary.
NEW York, Feb 2S, 1877.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
ALIENS VENTURE.

While patrolling Broadway at late hour Tuesday
night Oncer Carr, of tho Fourth precinct, heard tho
smashing OF window glass IN tho distance and hurryng
In the direction of the sound runni ng away
at tho top OF his speed Tho officer fol.
lowed in hot pursuit, and after chase of
several blocks succeeded, with tho nic OF officer
Maoney in capturing him. On the street near by was
found roll OF cashmere dropped by the prisoner In
his fight, which the police took possession Of They
soon found that the goods had been stolen irom No
80 Broadway, the window OF which was broken Tho
prisoner arragnod at the Tombs Police Court yes
tcrday and held IN 81, 900 to answer Ic gave tho
name OF Samuel Allen and hts residence as No. 21O
William street
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BOND STREET SAVINGS BANK.

STATEMENT OF IT'S CONDITION MADE by THE
RLCEIvER-ITs AFFAIRS NEARLY WOUND UP.
The receiver Of this bank, Mr.. Willis $. PANE has
presented 10 the Supreme Court report of his pro-
ccedings since taking possession, October 1876, ur
to the 1st day OF February ult From this report II
appears that tho time Of the payment Of the first
dividend there was duo dcpositors the sum oi
ST. 2sS $50 81. cash analysis shows that the whole
kum received from depostors was $l4, 39S 81,
OF which there withdrawn by depositors
S1414S, ,149 A. Interest has been credited them to
the amount of $1,273,94S a.
The following IS an exhibit OF receipts and disburse-
mcnts prior to payment OF tho first dividend OF fifty
five per cent and of assets mt that tme:-
Receipts from the collection OF bonds and
mortgages (principal). $l12, 400 90
Collection OF call lonns ............. 5000 10
Interest. cst..................... H02j 81
including all interest thereon except
So, 500 on Brooklyn Prospect Park bonds,
net. 63i,5c1 60
bank ................... 1851 3s
Amount deposited to the credit OF receiver
with the United States Trust Company. s76l 19s II
In addition to this sum SPECIAL deposits rcccvcd
after the trustees had resolved TO close the bank
amounting TO s. 267 5j which, in pursuance OF
der OF the Court dated October 20, 1876, have been
paid In iull
The following disbursements have been made from
such iuHds:-
Withdrawn and set aside for incidental dis
bursemcnts Observation-Disclosures. $4,000 90
Taxes and insurance paid 3j1S %
On deposit December 80 with tho United
States Trust Company ny................ 752, G2O Go
Total .............,..........S7ii S7ii. 1876 IL
OTHER THAN CASH.
Town bonds oi Monc!ar N D.. par value. $40 900 90
Town bonds OF Kcarny, n. j., par valuc.... 5 600 co
Town bonds OF Woodsde. y; j., par value $1,000 90
Town bonds OF Thompson, H. T.. par value. 80, 900 90
1own bonds o Shawangunk, n. Y, par value 1900 90
Also, hereinafter described, several parcels OF real
estate interest accrued. interest over due
and accrued
York Oswego and Midland Railroad Company duripg
inc months Of December 1870, and January 1871, OF
sll6 OOO and repaid S06,0O0 leaving balance of
sbO COO due OF the said amount OF $4,000; sos 900
vas originally loaned to George Opdyke IL Co. As
.olIaterai sccurlty Tor the above named loan of
Go 900 the bank held S40,O0O OF the bonds OF the
Township OF Montcair, SIS, 900 OF the bonds OF the
,oynsbip of Woodslc, Essex county, New Jersey and
S5 900 OF the township OF Kcarny, Hudson county,
New Jersey
bonds of Montclair Woodslde AMI kcarny sold
-, rubc auction at the Merchants Exchange sales.
roon,s In New York, and were Knocked down to Mr..
sh.rman w. kncvals, the attorney Of tins bank, and
sun.coucntly assigned TO tho bank
su,t has been commenced against tho township OF
uon,ca,r by the holders Of SSH 600 Of the bonds OF
that township 10 rccovs. s.- AsAnunt duo upon ccr.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
RACING IN CALIFORNIA.

OAKLAND PARK, Feb. 20, 1S77.-Pursc S300-$150
to the FIRST $5 the second $45 to tho third, $50
tho fourth; heats of mile; rule weights.
Cosmo. by Shiloh, his dam imp. Lady Edgerton,
% ycaTs. i
Emma Skaggs, by Norfolk, her dam Julia Frank
Target, by Rneman, his dam JENNIE Hull, by Bel
mont, aEeu. ......... ...............
Ben Truman, by son OF Lapgiord. ............ 8 4
Iimc :46-l l6L
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
RAPID TRANSIT.

Under tho Hustled Rapid Transit bill, passed by tie
Legislature last year, provision mado for three
commissioners. whose duty It shall be to supervise
and pass upon all matters appcraning 10 rapid tran.
sit IN tue city oil New YORK. These ion ers arc
General Chester A. Arthur, Mr. John j. Crane ana A.
). Cameron. Tho commission met yesterday at tho
olcc OF Judge John X. Porter, Drexel Building, for
organization. On motion oil Mr. Crane General Ar
thur was elected chairman. Tho Board then adjourned
to meet on the 26th day oi March.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
ART SALES.


There very small attendance Mt tho con.
cludng sales OF the Faulkner collection and IN most
instances prices obtained very low. The
following the prices brought by the Impor.
tant pictures :-' lrcland's Eyc," $3.50; 'yew near
Ben somond." $500; 'Kiliincy strand" 5000; s'view
in the Dargc," sl23; "PassIng Storm" s175; 'Sccne
in The Highlands of Scotland" $50; ''The OLD Ship
yard, Arklow," sl25; ''Sunsct on Oceau," $2l0;
''Danurc Castle, $3.50
Tho sale OF paintings by American and
foreign artists, at Barker Co.'S auction rooms
on Liberty street. concluded yesterday
afternoon. The highest price obtained TOR any
one picture was brought by painting OF the Illus
sites before Naumbure," by Nccutny, pupil OF Kaul.
bach. II is sold tor 81 $50 Lake in tho Catskill"
by Whittrdge, sold Tor $255, and a view ION tho
"Pct Parrot" by Bakalowcz, OF Paris sold for s242
An Evening In the Tropics by |. Miquot brought
$40 What Is ~ by J. II. Beard. brought $2a0
ION tho hudsor,n by W. Hart, sold for $40. 'The
Autumn" William Hart, s1s7; ''Tho Aarn,,n ]. @.
Brown, $780, ''Applc Blossoms, ~ T. Lambinet. Sl65
trout Fishing, j. w. Casilcar, $li2, and 'Gypslas
Stealing Grapes' by G. Gugcl Munich, $l2O. A mum.
ber OF cngravngs also disposed of ana q feN
pieces OF brc-a-brac.
The collection OF American pictures which has boen
on exhibition for some limo at tho kurtz Art Gallery
VIII be sold at auction this evening. II comprises
many important works by our best known artists and
the general average OF the paintings Is respectable
These works have been directly contributed by tho
artists, and most OF them new The salo will bo
under the direction OF Mr. Mathews
BRIG. .A-BRAC.
collection OF curlositics made IN of aptj1ue fur.
niturc, bronzes, old lncqucrs. Cioissonnc enarnels
Dresden and oriental china, &c, sold yesterday
afternoon ut Clinton Hall. The prices realized were
good The attendance gave evidence OF the increasing
interest taken in this department OF by tho cui
tlVltcQ classes.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

Mayor Ely has approved OF tho resolution paying
ST. $40 to the twenty-five clerks who assisted tho
Board of County Canvasscrs last November.
Tho resolutions passed by the Board OF Aldermen In
compliment 10 General Newton Tor his achievement In
removing the He'll Gate obstructions have becn ele-
ganly framed, aud Will shortly be presented 10 that
gentleman.
Deputy Comptroller storrs is absent in Albany look
Ing after legislation affecting tho Finance Department.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
THE NEW BERGEN TUNNEL.

The additional brick arcbing of the tunnel of
the Delaware, Leckawanna and Western Railway Com
pany under Bergen Hill is about to be stopped Mr.
Sloan the president OF the railroad, has decided that
tho Is sufficiently safe for tho passage of trans
II 10 likely, therefore, that the new route will DO open
for tratlic by the 1st OF April
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
JERSEYS PENIrENTIAKY FRAUDS.

Edward Hayes, one Of tho deputy keepers at the
Hudson County IN. J PcnItcntary at Snake Hin was
indicted by the late Grand Jury at Jersey City on
charge oil appropratng leather belonging TO the
county and having boots and shoes made thcrcfrom by
prisoner named Haas. lilo was arraignsd yosterda1
aud pleaded n VI guilty.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
PRIZE FIGHT PREVENTED.

Yesterday morning n largo gang Of roughs assem-
bed ON Thirty street, near tho city line Brook
lyn, Tor the purpose OF witnessing prize hght DO.
tween two OF their number. Tho crowd dispersed
by the polcc and John Kcahey, Thomas Wilson,
Daniel Ryan, James Rourke and Michael Fox ar
rested Kellahoy and William O'Brcn are supposed
to DO the principals
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
NO VULGAR FRACTIONS.

Under the rulos adopted by the Board OF Managers
OF the Cotton Exchange the of decimas In lieu OF
vulgar fractions will 20 into effect for the lrst time 10.
day. Nothing loss than onc-tenth can now be offered
ON sales or purchases.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
HEAVY COAL SALES.

Two large coal sales were made yesterday by John
II. Draper Co., auctoneers, for the Pennsylvania,
and the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal
companies. The budding was Tor time quite spirited,
and the prices show slight advance from those of
last month The following were the sacs:--
Scranton coal Delaware and Lacka wanna), 100 900
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
FAILURES IN FEBRUARY.

THE RECORD OF MERCANTILE MIsFoRTUNEs IN
NEW YORK CITY.
Tho following list Of the failures reported In this
city during the month of February and statement OF
the resources and Indebtedness as near be as
ccrtaned. Where no schedules have been nled or in
formation has been reiusod estimates have beeu made
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The following assignments were yesterday filed In
the County Clerks oficc:-Eiizabcth Mason and
James NJ Paul to Alexander Milhado and Josephine
Bauer and Edmund I. Smythe TO james B. Lockwood.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01
HANDBALL.

benefit wns rendered yesterday at McQuades s
court No 40t Nj olson street, to Mr. Hugh judge the
veteran handball player who is now lying very III at
his residence IN Philadelphia. large number Of tho
leading experts OF Brooklyn were present
The opening match was played by Edward Twyford,
pattncr against r. NJ Dorc and John Lcnhan, both Of
this city. the match resulted in favor OF tho latter
BY the following score:-
Dorc and Len han. ........... IL 2l 17--52
Twyford and sheridan. II 2I-5l
no racket match between David Eggcr and Thomas
Nichols Of Philadelphia and Edward Gleason and
Daniel Mccarthy, of this ci,y, was remarkably line
exhibition Of Skill The following IS the scorc:-
Isl. 3D. 81. An
Eggler and Nichols Is III ID 1870
Gleason and Mccarthy. . Is 10 1913
The Two best amateurs Of Brooklyn, Grady aud
Cortncy, were matched against tue two best OF this
city, Arthur McQuadc and John Lenhan. The match
for the best two IN three games and was by lar
the most interesting and exciting contest OF the day
Following Is the score:-
Cortncy and Grendy. II is 2l-60
Mcpuadc ana Lehman ~ II lJ--lV
The afternoons sport was brought 10 a close by n
man James Dunnc, OF Brooklyn, aud Bernard McQuade,
OF tins city, against Philip Casey aud James McEvoy,
OF Brooklyn Four games were played with the io
lowing RESULT
1a. ID I'd aM
Dunno and McQunic... II Is 2-GG
Casey aud McEyoy.... 20 2i 2I 15-77
A benefit Will DO rendered Mr.. Judge to-day at
Cascy's court, NO. Ill Douglass street, Brooklyn All
he leading players have kindly offered their services.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01

In addition to the above twenty weight assignm nts
filed, with liabilities amounting about $500 0O0
aud twelve adjudcaons IN bankruptcy made in
which tho Liabilities amount to $2,47 900. While Tho
number Of failures, assignments and bankruptc,cs ia
twenty-five per cent less than during the mcnth II
January, tho liabilities forty four per cent greater
The total Liabilities IN round numbers for the month
afe ST., 800, 900
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Total. Killed. Missed
Total. Killed. Ifisssd

SAME DAy.-Classincd Swecptakcs, $2S 3 birds
each 20 yards rise, so boundary; $l4 to nrst IS to
second aud SO to third. The ties were shot on with
mss and 60 ont.
The New York herald., 1877-03-01

Too racket match between David Egglcr and Thomas
Nichols, Of Philadelphia, and Edward Gleason aud
Daniel Mccarthy, OF this c,y, was remarkably line
exhibition u skill The following s the
The New York herald., 1877-03-01

boncnt Will bc rendered Mr. Judge to-day at
Cascy's court, NO. Ill Douglass street. Brooklyn. All
he leading players have kindly offered their services
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-05
Administrators sale

Public notice is hereby given that by
virtue of 40 order OF the county court OF
the County of Alexander in the state OF
Illinois. rendered at the December term
OF SAID court, y. ID. 1919. ], Harmon II.
Black administrator de bonis non OF the e..
tate of Louis Nasanno late of said county,
deceased, Will seliat public vendue on the
10th day OF April. y. ID. 1877, at the west
door OF ofthe Court House in the city OF
Cairo between the hour, of ten O'Clock in
the forenoon and tiye O'Clock in the after
noon OF the same day to the highest bidder
10 pay the debts of the said Louis Nasanno
deceased, the following described real
estate. situate in the county OF Alexander
and the State OF Illinois TO. Wit
Lots numbered four a., live 81. and -.
in block numbered seventeen az, in the
first addition TO the city of Cairo: and the
southeast quarter of section twelve l2).
township sixteen 80, south range two %,
west
Subject 10 the homestead interest Of Wild
dow aud family In and to said lot eight in
block seventeen, and 10 the widows
dover in said real estate.
Terms OF sale One halt Of purchaSe
money to be cash in hand upon approval OF
sale .nd delivery of deed aud one hall on
creuit oil SIX months, purchaser TO give
security ana trust deco on the premises 10
secure the re remainder Of purchase money.
Dated March, 9th, 1877.
HARMON II. BLACK.
3-S-4W. Administrator de bonas non, etc.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-05
aSter's sale.

state of Illinois, Alexander County--ss.
Ia the Alexander County Circuit Court.
John Z. broderick vs., George Erwin, John
J. Erwin, Florence Erwin, William W.
Erwin and Elizabeth Sehmatz.
Bill for Partition,
pursuance OF decree rendered by said
court in the above entitled cause. at the
January term thereo OF, A. d., 1877, |, john
Q. Hartman, Mater in Chancery OF said
county, will on Friday, the Both day OF
March, A. ID. 1877, at the hour OF Ten
O'Clock a. III. OF said day, sell at public
yendue To the hlghe.t bidder at the front
door OF the cou't house, in the city of
Cairo in said county and state, the follow.
ing described real estate and premises to-
VIII:
Tie Southwest quarter VI the north
east quarter and the west hslt OF the south
east quarter OF section thirteen N3). tswn-
ship nttsen 80, south range two % west
in the said county OF Alexander and state
of Illinois, said southwest quarter OF the
northeast quarter, Appraised ~ one
Thousand dollars, and said west halt OF tie
southwest quarter. appraised ~ Twelve
Hundred lhirty-thTet dollar and Thirty
three cent?: SAID land- Viii not b. -Old for
less than two-thirds their aforesaid
appraised value, snd viii be -old
subject to the yearly dover OF Eliza
DrlB ItnhdAL, atlOuuibS W tIt
sum OF Thirfy-ihree and one-third dollars
which Is 4 lien On said land an premises,
said SUN OF Thirty three aud one third
dollars 10 be paid by the owner or owners
OF said land on the fret Day of January in
each and every year during her natural
life and for the time before the first day Of
January. A. ID. ISIS, she shsll be paid the
just proportion oil said sum, computing
IRON the day Of sale.
Terms ~ sale--.Ohipp- the fCreppipv
conditions, -One-hsif OF the purchase
money to be paid cash in hand, the otne
half on credit OF twelve months from the
day Of sale, deferred payment TO be evil
denced by the purchasers note, drawing
six per cent. interest, and secured by
deed OF trust ON the premises sold. A deed
OF conveyance in due form will be execut-
ed 10 the purchaser on the day Of sale.
JOIN Q. HARMAN,
Master in Chancery.
CAIRO, ILL March 9Th, 1877.
o-s-w3t
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Trustees Sale.

Whereas John b. Phillis and Rachel j.
Pbillis his wife, did by q certain deed oil
trust .bearing date March the 1st 1876
convey unto Charles A. Scofeld, guardian
OF the minor heirs OF William II. Scofield,
deceased. the following real estate situate
In The city Of Cairo, county OF Alexander
and State OF lllinoi and known and des-
ignated upon the recorded plat OF said city
as follows, tO-wit: Lots numbered ~ and
~ III block numbered -, and lots D, q ard
! in block "a. and lot ten 10 and the south
half OF lot numbered IL IN block numbered
one in the first addition 10 the city OF
Cairo aforesaid, in trust, however. to So
cure the prompt payment OF a certain prom
lssory note of that date, duly executed
by the said John Il. Phillis, for the sum OF
S!,l5J.5S, and made due and payable TO the
said Charles \. Scote If. guardian as aforc-
said, twelve months after date with inter
est thereon from date at the rate of ten
per cent per annum. And whereas said
note Is now past due and no part thereof has
been paid and the sal John b. Phili. has
made default in the payment oi the same
Now therefore, /, the aid Charles A.. SEQ
neld guardian as aforesaid do hereby noti-
fy the said John d. Phllis and Rachel J.
Phillis and all whom ii may concern that
by virtue OF said deed OF trust and the
power therein conferred on me, | viii at
the hour OF c'eyen O'Clock, a. IN. on the
2l-t day April, A. ID. 1877, at the westerly
court house door in the city OF Cairo IN
said county, sell at public out cry for cash
in hand the above mentioned real estate or
80 much the reof as may be necessary to
pay and discharge said promissory note
and the interest thereon and the necessary
expenses OF executing ssid trust
CHARLES \. SCoIrKiB,
Guardian OF the minor heir. of William n
Scoield, deceased.
CAIRO, His, March 18th 1871.