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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25
Where many articles viii be sold at


Standard Prints al &c upwards.
Extra Good Beached a
Good III Sheeing at
Good Cotton Flannel
Jeans price
Jeans at 40c; former price, SOC.
Jeans at price, 65c.
Virginia CashmerCs at the low price
WaterprOOf5 at reduced prices
India Cloths waterproof moth Of
Dress Goods at Sc worth 10c
Goods
Dress Goods Csc worth
Dress Goods at 35c worth
Al All Wool Black Cashmeres worth
40"inch All Wool Black Caslmeres
4Linch All Wool Black Cashmere ut soc 10.
4iGinch All Wool Black Cashmere -.
l0inch All Wool Black Cashmere a wCrhS
New tOlOrs in IA All Wool Cashmeres a Zoe 75c.
COlOTed Silk NeVets at Low Prices o
Great Bargains in Hamburg Edgings, to close.
Great Bargains 10 Ladies' and Hosiery.
ii Heavy Black English Grape
"a Heavy Black English Grape at only 50
Black English Grape Wells from 50
Two Tone Ribbons Prices.
Best Stock Ladies' and a Prices
Underwear for Misses, Boys and Children cheap
II want Suit of Clothes cheap,
OvercOats cheap at Rice, q Co.
the Lowest Prizes Rice, Coz
IL Hat Rico, & Coz
Rice, BoaGdis Co cell the best
Prices
In order to reduce stock By the first Of February which
time TO take an inventory, win offer bargains
parnents. to close.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

R. d. MosELEY, County Court
Clerk, advertises the Munford prop
erty on Greenwood avenue to be
sold on Saturday, February %. This
is valuable property, and those
wishing TO buy should not fail to
attend the sale.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

THE taxpayers have only a few
more days 10 pay their taxes with
out cost being added. John Neb-
lett, the Trustee, can be found at
the Bank Of GAINESVILLE ready to re-
Ceive and receipt for the same. Pay
vour taxes before February lst.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25
Railroad Guide.

Passenger trains leave Clsrksville as fol-
lows: South-7.50 A. NJ. and III Z. Nj
North-S.35 A. NJ. and $50 p. NJ.
Accommodation, North-2.25 p. NJ. South
--I2.O5 2. NJ. Fast freight, North-930 A. II.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25
CIarksViIIe Tobacco Market.
OFFICE OF THE CHRONICLE, /
CTARKZYTyTF Ian 24lSTQ

Our market is still quiet for want of sup
plies, our offerings publicly for the week
only amounting to Hogsheads. The wealth
er has at last moderated and will soon per-
nit the handling of the crop, when we will
be able TO report more doing. For the pres
ent we continue our last nominal quota
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

IT Is with much regret that We
have 70 announce the death of our
highly esteemed friend, Mr.. John
=. AllenswOrth, of this county. He
died on the 18th inst, in the 74th
wear of his age, and no man in the
county stood higher than he did in
the estimation of his many friends.
Peace to his ashes.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

SUNNY SOUTH Caramels, best
made. at new Candy Factory.
ian4-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

Sales Reported Since Our Last Issue.
Elephant Warehouse.
TURNKEY, Ely d KENNEDY, OF the Ele-
phant Warehouse, sold tor the week, ending
Thursday, Jan. %, 1879, 5 hogsheads as fol-
lows:
3hhds. new leaf, Sc 80, 5 Is, 5 90.
hhds old leaf, IS 60, 4 10.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

FINE Cigars and Tobacco at War
field & Reynolds.
Jan. II, 1879-tf,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

Fox & SMITH, have just have re-
ceived the largest Stock Of Pocket
Knives ever in GAINESVILLE, COM
prising over 500 different patterns.
Also Q large Stock Scissors, Table
Knives, fine Carvers, etc. All of
which are being sold at great reduc-
ton from regular prices.
Dec. 21I7S--6w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

DIR. c. A. MINER, of Chicago,
well known here as a most success
ful physician in all old chronic dis
eases, will be at the Franklin House
one day only, Tuesday, Jan. 2Sth.
All who desire his services will
please remember the date.
Ian. Is. 1S7Q.2t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

WE learn that DIR. Jas. G.. Mar
shall, son Of Mr.. Horace Marshall
of this county, will locate in New
Providence about the first of March
next.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

PURE Wines and Liquors for
medicinal purposes at Warfeld &
Reynolds.
Jan. II, 1879-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25
" hlV rs h

that you suffer with Corns, when
fifty cents will buy a remedy guar
anteed to cure? Remember, no
cure no pay. For sale by
mch25-tf OWEN & MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

HoT Coffee 5 cents per cup at
Mattill d Barker's. ian4-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

WARM meals % cents at Mattill
& Barker's. ian4-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

being devoted to the Lee Monu-
ment projected at Lexington, Va.
The proceeds of the ball in the even
ing were also to be devoted TO the
same object.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25
Pocket Book Lost.

Dec. :. 1873.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25

then was declared the hero of the
day and received his snOw-white
plume amid The vociferous applause
of the crowd.
1t ought to be stated that an adj
mission fee of twenty-five cents was
charged at the doors, the proceeds
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-01-25
HILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS
Amy Old stand Once We're.

March 80, 187S--ly.
The New York herald., 1879-11-06

CRAND OPERA HOUSE.
UPO0LE x DONNELIY..... .Lessees and Managers
Reserved seats (orchestra circle and balcony ooc
THIS THuRSDAY) EVENING
LAST PERFORMANCE OF DIVORCE
LAST PERFORMANCE OF DIVORCE
Miss FANNY DAVENPORT,
Miss FANNY DAVENPORT,
Miss FANNY DAVENPORT.
Miss FANNY DAVENPORT,
in Ausustin Daly's famous play of the present day.
DIVORCE.
DIVORCE
DIVORCE.
DIVORCE.
TOMORROW EVENING BENEFIT OF MISS FANNY
DAVENPORT. A GREAT DOUBLE BILL
SUNDAY EVENING, ,GILMORE'S MONSTER co NCERT
EDWIN BOOTH in HAMLET
The New York herald., 1879-11-06
THE LECTIJKE ,IsAs1In

WIlllILOSUPiY OF MARRTAGEr-BEING LEO
tarcH. delivered ut the Museum Of Anatcmy. Ji'
broadway, 2jc Address SEUKEfARi MEN iORk MI.
sEUM ut ANATOMY, Ul5 broadway. Now York. kstas.
lishsd lS4a
New-York tribune., 1879-03-15

FOUR STEAMSHIPS BUILDING.

Three new iron steamships are no" DeIhs
constructed for the American trade at the ship
ward of John Roach & Sons, Chester Penn, where are
employed about 500 mechanics and laborers. These
vessels Will shortly be ready sea- and are intended
70 he the most seaworhy vessels a1oat their huls and
decks being entirely iron The largest OF these yes
sells "a for Millorys New-York and Texas Line 1t will
he 32s feet long, and OF about 5000 tons burden The
vessel 20 feet longer than the Ko Grahde' OF Tue
same line and will six water-ught compartments
double decks and beams and be 1lted with compound
engines
The next largest vessel ia one for AeXandrc's sons
New York Havana Line, and will he III every respect
like the CITY OF Washington OF the line conceded
TO bo the fastest ocean aoat except that she
will be 10 feet longer She will be 80 feet long with
three iron decks beside the hurricane deck seven water
tight commitments and compound engines OF 1000
horse mower The other steamship Is for Wards New
York and Havana Line and VIII be sister ship to the
Niagara of the same line. she is 294 feet long, with 3s
feet beam % feet depth Of hold, EGO IONS double
iron decks. five water-tight compartments ana com
pound engines. The saloon, statcrooms and other
apar mcrs will be finished IN hard woods and Will DC
commodOus and comtortabe. me saloons slh'eIohs'
smoking and officers quarters will be on the main
deck while the dnng-nail viii he amldShlps, Where thr
motion OF the vessel III TOugn weather VIII De less se
ously felt. ~
lillian firm, for tine Amazon trade. She Is small iron
sIde-Whee steamer, similar To the Harlem DOa's ana
Will he fitted in much the same STYLE The contractor
tg "A brazilian, who his to England 10 make
contract for the building Of vessel upon plans when
had submitted to him. but after visit To chester
concluded that ho could get superior vessel Tor the
he contracted for by the company for passenger
and ire gLt traffic Oh the Amazon River.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-15
MR.. T1LMIGE SURPRISED.

At the conclusion of Mr.. Talmage's lecture
last night announced that prayer-mcctng would be
held, and gave hymn just as the singing was
finished, Major B. r. Corwin walked down the aisle
and a4cended the Platform, evidently to Mr. Talmage's
surprise. Walking In front 0f Mr.. Talmage he brought
forward a large easel Al the same time another mem
Der emerged from the door at the side OF the Platform
carving some hing covered with canvas sack. Turn
in To Mr. Timige. Mr.. COrwin said - snpposr you
think am taking De ties here and interfering with our
meeting, but when you know That am acting on D"hall
of about 900 Of your friends, you may think an r
entity" He tnen removed The covering and displayed a
handsome imOual IN pcuman-llp rom the members
of the church and congregation, expressing
their esteem and affection for tncr pastor, Mr.
Tanage was thoroughly astOnlshcd, and seemed At a
loss what to do He made address IN acknON t.
mcnt The GIFT, in which he sand: IL think can atand
man.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-15
COLONEL ALSTON'S DEATH.

TIE CAUSES THAT LED TO HIS SHOOTING BY CAP
TAIN COX-HIs STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE
CONVICT SYSTEM
Colonel Robert 4. Aston, who was shot and
killed in the state Capitol building At Atlanta Ga,
TUESDAY night last, by Captain Edward Cox, man
wcl known to many residents OF New York. lie
was a Confederate officer. At the close Of the
Rebellion he became an independent Democrat.
Not being able to tram with Democratic p0lIti-
clans he ran az an Independent for the state
legislature. At the close OF the large negro pop
ulatlon was turned into ciuzsn.hip. and had
to DE dealt with in their criminal capacity. The
consequence was that Georgia had 100 convicts.
and oi these about 1000 negroes The state soon
paese the hands OF Democrats and had desire 10
give these cOnycts quarters. Tacy let a set
Of contractors and the contract system became crs-
latiyc job In the list Of contractors will be ound
nearly an the public men of Georgia. When
Colonel Aston was elected to the state Legi-ll-
ture attention called to the abuses Of the
wet system. The mortality among the cOuEIcts was
cqua TO that at AudcT-OaV. Among the Federal prison.
during the The state exercised 10 control
the and did not even send an AGENT t.
how the cuuvicts treated. Consequently the
tractors took the into sTdDs to dlicn Or throw up
among them. AstOus attack IN the Legislature this
system excited CONSERVATION IN Georgia. lie was
known 10 be Of moral courage. or hc would have
been killed at the time he commenced h!s attack.
Colonel Aston is described as man Of medium eight,
weighing about 30 pounds He mad black hdlr, smooth
ana large lie believer III the duel
ling code aud had had several encounters lie had
respect lOr slavery slave property or slave traditions.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-15
10 Broadw to where they will be dis
banded.
POLITICAL COMPLAINTS.

IISIENING TO THE ARGUMENTS OF DISAPPOINTED
REPUBLICAN AND ANJI-TAMMANY DELEGATES
The Independent Republican Association OF
the With Assembly District met last evening NJ NO
IOs Aent to protest against the action OF the Cenra
Committee In refusing admission to the delegates they
had elected The committee appointed to confer Win
the Central Committee reported the circumstances OF ls
unsatisfactory reception and commented severely upon
the treatment received at the hands OF John D. breu
Theodore f. Ruhe and Charles Spencer, VINO deciareu
that they wouldn't receive under oath the testimony ol
the associations witnesses Jacob Messer was particu-
larly indignant that Charles Spencer should nave ead
such thing him. and at the close OF his speech OF
protest a committee OF three was appointed 10 Walt
upon Colonel Spencer and learn the reason Tor DIS
charges committee OF five also appointed TO lay
me grievances OF the association before the Ccntra
Committee. G.. F. Gwnder. the chairman ANA others
denied the assertion that the association was III any
way affiliated with Tammany. They had only worked
against John j. OBren when ne had nominated canul-
dates VINO were Democrats auu WIN Wtlc UNIV iVh '"0
positions.
The Committee Contested Seats in the General Com
mIttee OF the AniI-Tammany Democracy, OF when eH-
Senator Hugh Moore is chairman. met last ev' nig ai
rvg Hall, to consider the c inns or the three rVaI
delegations from the Id Assembly District John
StaeOm eXWarden Of tEe TOmbs, claimed FOR his dele
CATION that II regularly elected under proper ca
after the enrolment completed. Thomas j. On,
rcsentIng another faction, discussed the record OF
previous years. Bartholomew Buckley, the deIeateu
candidate for Assembly at the late election spoke r he
third delegation. He said that OBren was elected
chairman by every vote without exception but TWO
three After further discussion ii was asked Dy tne
committee IL II would not be possible 10 combine the
three delegations This was opposed by BarthooHlrw
committee the closed, rescryng tne right
to hear others II necessary.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-15
THE MURDER TRIAL ar BRIDGEPORE

THE EVIDENCE ALL IN-INTERESTGNG LETTERS BY
THE PRISONER NOT BEFORE PRODUCED.
Bridgeport. Conn.,, March 14.-ln the Hoyt
trial Today Judge Levi NJ Blydenburg of New-llayen
John O. Page and Dr. Robert Hubbard testified for the
prosecution six witnesses then called by the de-
fence ore whom knew George Hoyt was missing for
two days. foryeight years ago. but did not know why
Another saw Edwin Ioyt getting up from the ground
where he had fallen while leaning against COW sup
posed he was aseep p and the cow moved of.
Tie prisoner, Edwin HOYt. then teStn q III MS own
bcha lie said tat he tiirysX years of age; has Il
wife and five children served three years In the army,
and when attempting to reGnat was rejected. but
did not know whether on account OF mental or pnYs-
zeal DISABILITY He related several instances OF falling
into kind of fl before and since the war ana during
service His health has never been good since the war
lie WAS always on friendly terms with his rather
The STATE introduced three letters from the prisoner
To his wife which not in evidence on the
before that trial. and states that he had
an opportunity write without the knowledge
of the iaiur. lie requested her to swear that lie
had been "a kind husband to deny That lie ever
deal ot his father, and that she never heard
him say anything against the o.d man, and
IN saw that she did not know where he
was going sunday, but that he acted strangely ana
as not in right mind at times. The thlrd letter
which was written Jauuary 15 1879. threatens tnat
# She should not come him before february !, he
would iufOrm the states attorney concerning their
clnG whom she smOtncred, which would get her into
u bad "A fix rs his.
~ 600 and wDs to be divided among six nclis. The
prisoner had made an assignment OF mis- entire share to
his counsel
The court then adjourned to Monday afternoon
New-York tribune., 1879-03-15
SEIP NEWS.
Z FNIN y
nNn.r nkrhIENN. YORK


str Olympia Br Craig Almeria Jan 90 Genoa - feghorn
al Sap. Feb s. taana g. Mcssina TO- Palermo H. Nleuca
u and Gibraltar -, o henderson Bros.
Str san Domingo. holmes, san Domingo CITY Mar ., sam
ana g. Plo T. cape Hayuen and Turks Island " 10
Mm L clyde & co. nj.
Sir IIercurs wasey Philadelphia with coal FOR Fall River
SHIN I,rtie BigOw Yarmouth :, tcrgusOn london
Feb 6 baast 10 BOyd inckeni anchor ed III Ofa'eSe"
Bay for orders. ~ ,, ,,.-..,uos q, diva
IN ballast tO Funch rdy & CO. m -, a,h s.t
Bak Gaieo liza roognln. Trapani SO days, with SAT-
10 order vessel a SloCOyich & co. 800 ,. n,
Bark BsrtoomeO MaTcianl Qta), Brignetu' smyrna W
days with lcorice 20 order vessel 10 master o.. a.,
Ioycroft lO Annapolis 81 IuiuJ bIenleh " uA)
In ballast 10 " Parker < co. -.- ~, ,- -
BARK Fought (Swtd CaIlsson "ou'esUer o. Ss III
ballast Btnlam 4 BOyesen. ,, .o -. H., ,-,,.-. -.
Hark Zcmpa Nor. Osen Arenda 90 days. IN ballast TO
arE lanes Peake (ot Charottetown, T. l., Graham.
pubtn ~ uay-, m ballast to master
R,rk Erung NAlakson NO Scheie Bordeaux 90 days IN
bul, 10 Punch, lave & 90.
John Johnson tOi AnnapOs BURTON haNEc % Gays
In ballast toJ " Parser ~ Co.
nrn Cliogsa ta FurlAn Lisbon 36 days, In ballast 10
lii earn Pckcns oi Proviieuce). CoomO- Leshorn 60
day. with marble etc, 10 FaObn Chalhcoy vessel 70
Evans, Ban a. co.
PIr:ps Iirus * co. vessel 10 Fuuch, Fave a co.
Bugbeo. StONrGs Palermo U3 days, with !ruit
Ia order vessel 20 Carver & barnes
Brig -an Fisoo lta Cahero Opoto 30 days IN ballast TO
master.
wIND-sunset-At sandy Hook, light NV; hazy. Al CITY
l.lanu, T.. cloudy. -.
Strs city II Berlin tBr Kennedy Liverpool John Dale
Anglia (BT AbdersOn Glasgow, Henderson Bros Cohenin
New-York tribune., 1879-03-15
HEW-YOEK CITY.

Handsome new cardreceivers at the Merl-
den Company's are Of Lonewyware with japanese de-
signs.
The fire which occurred at No 33 Union
square di not originate in Of Decker Brothers
but in the book store below.
New parasols at Macys are of the new
striped satin material, lined with delicate colofs anu
edged with lace marching tho lining IN TINT.
Cardinal McCloskey will dedicate the new
chapel attached to the Founding Asylum at SKY
eighth-st and Thrd-avc. on next Wednesday morning
During the past few days the Manhattan
Savings Institution has paid out to depoStors nrary
S5OOOOO The bank authorities do not think that the
run will continue after to-day
James Clifford, who fell into the North
River yesterday at Pier No AZ while intoxicated was
rescued by Andrew J. Doyle, Of No 81 Bcach-s who II
is said has saved four persons from drowning
The resignation Of Dickson G.. Watts, presi-
dent OF the Cotton Exchange who sailed for Europe
Wednesday on a six months for his health. came
M for consideration yesterday and laid on the
table
The saloons of the Inman Line steamship
CITY OF Berlin have fitted with American revolving
arm chairs since her arrival here Monday last Ine
chairs of polished b4ck walnut uphOiseFeu III
velvet
Another of the Sunday journals reduces Its
price tomorrow. The Sunday Dispatch. Republican
paper follows in this respect The Mercury, Demo
journal and wl hereafter be sold al hNc cents
copy for an cight-sbect paper
The body of the man who was found dying
on board Hudson River Railroad traIu at the Grand
Central Depot on Wednesday night, has been identified
as Francis L. Crosby medical student Of Fcrryyile,
Madison County. His death caused by morphine.
The immigration to this country is on the
increase as ia shown by the number Of arrivals at s.
e Garden during tao last two weeks. During The week
ending Yesterday the Immigrants arriving NUMBERED
I,1Ol while for the corresponding week IN 1873 lnc
total was olO
BROOKLYN.
Twenty-six veterans of the late war, who
have been supported paupers in the Flabush instl
tutions. were sent yesterday to the Soldiers Home at
Bath, NY.
The New England Congregational Church,
in South Nintl-st has extended call to the Rev b. T.
ilbbard pastor of the East Congregational Church at
New Haven, Conn.
Edward Roach, formerly of No. 33 Rem
sen-s who oed at St Crox. West Indies short time
ago beaueathed $500 10 the BROOKLYN Roman Catholic
Orphan Asy lum and 5000 to the Little Sisters OF the
Poor.
Eleven hackmen were arrested yesterday
for failing to have numbers displayed on their vehicles
and six for nO having the rates Of fare posted in their
hacks Justice Walsh, however, suspended sentence
uron The oife nders promising TO obey The law.
Two burglars were discovered at 2:3O a. IN.
Yesterday in the basement OF the residence OF T. r.
Hewitt No. 40 Bcdford-ave, having gained nm entrance
Nv breahlng a window in the rear. several ponce III
ces surrounded the house and arrested INC men, VINO
gave their Walter King, age ,tulrVi OF
Bridgc-,t AID James Tully, OF No. Il MacuouOuGHot'
They pleaded guilty before Justice Elliott aud we're
held for the Grand Jury's action
New-York tribune., 1879-03-15

tBr). Berg ,Antwerp Funcn Edys Coz City Of D,,..
Chester. Jacksonville Royal g II Mallory = 80
Vneand. Bowen Baltimore, y Krems; Norfolk CiaSp
Philadelphia James Hand ~'
ships Romda lBr) Jarman. GLASGOW Henderson Bros,
KinrOss Br) Clarke Liverpool, whitney & Co star I
Italy, shaw London n COriis.
Barks PadOsa AUST, Vcerna Bristol, Socovich 20 n
r Kemp lBr Taylor sagna Ia Graode Wagen, Toel Co.
Elba, Powers. Havana Ward Co Znfricnenbet Cger1
Dannenbqrg Hull, TOBIAS q CO; machsyell GtaD, Ma
resca MALAGA. BeDham q BOyesen Mary Hale Hlsgins
Havana Metcslf Co. Taro Aust) Ce'tneo st Naairs
Funch. Efye co.
Frgs Flora OGer o de- RIO Grapde do sui Oelrichs IN
Anglo OBJ. Ackor 81 Thomas. Whitney Co Onalosko
Spcer, Cardcnas Miner & HOugnton Dsliel Trowbrd1e
Range. st Pierre. rovbrdge; Annie Gardner Hatehl.
Vigues. Cuba. If Vatable & son. 5 Nichols 1Rr,
Poole. 81 Pierre, Il II Smith & co. VS."
FOREIgN PORTS
LONDON Mar a. at ROuen the 18th inst str Nelson
from Baltimore.
QGEgSsTowV Mar l4-saed str City OF Richmond. from
Liverpool for Now York.
ANTWERP. Mar Arr str iceland. from New.York
LONDON. Mar 4.Ssed 24th ult, B Tower from Fayai.
BattaRlia 9th mat TeraIna Bruno. Maria the I9t
ter New York ION inst FsreNell u inst Royal
the latter for BlltmOrc; Castor NewIO
way; 18Th Maiden city. Addie Cann the latter for
Delaware Breakwater l4th INST Vac.
9Th inst. Fremat. Schweigaard: 18th INST Char.
WhIe the latter at Plymouth Johann B0y.
lesa. Marettl w l3th inst, Drunavr2, Maleyiae Frtz
SteinvOra Argus Edith Paul LOytOn 18th inst Felix Men.
delssohD, Cedar Croft.
New-York tribune., 1879-03-15
FAILURES IN BUSINESS.

w. r. ClarksOn a. Co., creditors of the late
firm II. Prenuss & Co.. manufacturers Of taps anu
dies at No IA Deyst.. have obtained the appointment
OF Charles T. Middlcbrook receiver Of Henry Prenss
Four years ago Mr. Prentlss and ex-senator j. f. Hub
bard formed the firm OF H. Prentiss, with capita
Of $50 600. but last wear they became embarrasscd'
partly through Endorsements, aud went into Iiqul-
dation their total liabilities being about 100000, oi
which $4,000 were on Endorsements. The business
was carried aferward by new concern Incorporated
under the style OF " n. Prentiss Company" which
purchased the stock patents and machinery, I frcH-
ss being president. The affairs OF the od hrn are
still unsettled and il this account that the re-
ceyer applied for.
Al red ". Gcdncy made an assignment Yesterday OF
the partnership assets uf Powers Gcdney, commission
produce merchants, NJ. 81 Westinghouse, I" Will
lam H. q .dnry. The hrm succeeded Ewing, Powers d
Gedney, with capital OF $1,000
New-York tribune., 1879-03-15
TIE FIRE DEPARTMENT BILL.

ALBANY, March 14.-The bill which As
spubyman Dean has introduced 70 amend the charter
Of Nsw-York, makes the following provisions: The
nle department shall consist OF four commissioners,
who shall elect president 20 be head OF the depart
en The board shall be nOu-plrtsan, two being taken
from each party salary Of 1000, and each to hold
Office five years Tie terms Of office OF the present
commissioners shall terminate az the expiration Of their
office bureau of building and construction is at
tscned o. the fire department, with superintendent ap-
pointed by the commissioner at salary Of $4,000 The
Following salaries are fixed Chiff OF the department,
$500; stant chief, S2OOp; chleis or paltalOb~,
r1cn II 500: inspector OF cOuibIstDlos, $500;
Vtyor ~ 900; oil surveyor Sl-OD cheI CLERKS Oi the
bureau OF combustibles, each. FlJOO; cIerts each
81 200 oil collectors. EACH $500 jahOr 300; fire
nal % 900 FIRST assistant, ellJO; second ahss
taut. each $500; clerk, CacI, 81 900; iureucu, 81
900. assistant fOr,Wcu. Sl.lOO: cucIucCrs, cacn,
III 200; ASSISTANTS, II 900 frcmcn, $500.