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Morning journal and courier., 1880-02-18
PENNSYLVANIA,

The Reading Coal PrOducers-Arranse-
 ments for Suspension of WOrk-LoW-
 CT Prices.
 PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 17.-A dispatch was received from New York this morning from President Gowen of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company saying that an agreement has been made for the stoppage of work at the collieries for three days in each week instead of suspension on alternate weeks as proposed. The idle days will be Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays of each week until April 1st
 It wasresolved this morning to make changes in New York and Eastern prices, which will equalize figures of the Philadelphia and Read ing Goal and Iron Company with those of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Canal Company and other corporations that make New York their leading market. These prices, which go into effect at once, are as follows For hard white ash coal CD board vessels at Port Richmond Lump and steamboat $3. 75, broken and egg $3.2 stove $3.65, chestnut $3.5O, pea $2.25. This is decline of 15 cents per ton on lump and steamboat, 35 cents on broken, egg and stove, and 25 cents on pea. The prices for hard white ash coal on board vessels at Eliza bethport are $4 for lump, steamboat and stove, and $3. 60 for broken and egg coal. These figures are decline of 25 cents per ton on lump, steamboat and stove, and 35 cents on broken and egg.
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NEW YORK.

Steinvvay's Piano Makers on a Strike.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-A strike of large pro- portions has broken out among the workmen employed in Steinway's piano factory here and at Astoria. The strike originated among the varnishers employed in the establishment, who demanded an increase of II to IS per cent in the wages now being paid, and their request being refused on Thursday last all the varnishers in the New York shop, axty-6ve in number, struck work in body. On Mon day morning Steinway received lot of strange men from Philadelphia and other cities, when the rest of the workmen employed in the shop went on strike. The men in the Astoria shop followed the example of this city, and there's now nearly six hundred men on strike in the two shops. It is stated by the leaders that there is unanimous determination to re- main out until the sixty five varnishers get the increase demanded. committee from the strikers waited on Steinway, but he positively refused to accede to their demands. All the men on strike are members of the piano. makers union, which is a secret organization. The strike will be long one, as both sides are obstinate.
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man, and will be attached to the steamboat

man, and will be attached to the steamboat squad.
 Arguments were made in the Cowley trial to day, after which an adjournment was taken till tomorrow. The general opinion is that verdict of guilty will be rendered.
 A meeting of the committee of the Maritime Association was held this afternoon, at which many letters were read from mariners and in- surance companies favoring the abolition of compulsory pilotage and 8 reduction of rates.
 MT. Edison is said to be quite ill as result of unusual exertion. It Is said that he has been making photometric tests of carbon horseshoes, and that the fact that thus far these tests have not been entirely satisfactory has had much to do with his present condition.
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TELEGRAPHIC JoTTINGs.

Following were the leading scores in the walking match at Cincinnati at 12 o'clock last night: Guyon 126, Howard 100, Krohne Ill, Hartman 122.
 Louis Marburg, of the firm of Marburg Brothers, of Baltimore, committed suicide yesterday while laboring under temporary ab- erration of mind.
 new steamship company has been formed at Copenhagen with a capital of 500, ,00O crowns. They will establish direct communi- cation with New York.
 Daniel O'Leary, the pedestrian, yesterday accepted challenge from Weston to walk him six days for $1, 1000 at San Francisco, con- mencing March 8th.
 In the House of Commons last evening MT. Meedon's resolution favoring the extension of the Irish franchise was rejected by vote of PAP against 188. The leading English Liberals supported the Irish claims.
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Congregational Appropriations.


 WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Mr. Defrees, Con - gressional printer, came before the House Committee on Appropriations to-day and asked for deficiency appropriation of $450,- 900, urging that the late extra session of Con- gress had necessitated great amount of extra printing for which no estimates could be made when the general estimates were submitted, upon which the annual appropriation for public printing was made.
 Professor Baird also appeared before the committee and asked an appropriation of $12,- 900 for the purpose of furnishing the fish matching steamer to be employed along the coast of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. He also wanted the Secretary of the Navy to have authority to detail an officer of the navy and sufficient number of seamen to man the vessel.
 The committee has agreed upon the Indian deficiency appropriation of $135, ,OOO, and as soon as possible will recommend other defici- ency bills for specific deficiencies which ap- pear to be most urgent.
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Capital Notes.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. IT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IF.
 The Smithsonian Institute has received from Prof. Peters the announcement of the discov- cry by himself on the 17th of February, 1880, of planet Of the eleventh magnitude in 10 hours, 50 minutes right ascension, 13 degrees, p minutes north declInation, with motion of minutes north.
 A conference was held to-day between sub committees of the Senate and House Pension Committees with 8 view of reaching some agreement on question that has always been in dispute between the two houses, viz. as to whether the special pension acts come under the provisions of the bill providing for arrears of pensions. This question is of some i'm portance and involves the interests of about 2,5OO pensioners. The conference to-day, however, attained no result and another will be held.
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THE SOUTH.
Texas.

An Invitation to COlOred EmiRranfs.
 DALLAS, Feb. 1.-The convention of col- ored men, called a few weeks since, met on Monday to discuss the exodus movement, to organize colored colony in Northwestern Texas, and to deliberate upon other subjects pertaining to the welfare of that race, and af- fected permanent organization. Seven coun- ties were represented. In the evening the convention adopted resolutions endorsing the emigration from States off the Mississippi river, denying the necessity of emigrating from Texas, showing the advantages offered by this State to those seeking new homes, and inviting their colored brethren to turn toward Texas instead of the Northern States.
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Valuable Real Estate For Sale,

IO RENTs
 "A THE PROPERTY 79 and S1 Union street, with iii all the fixtures, known the Atlantic Garden. EzA Possession given immediately. Inquire at f18 Ct IO0 CHURCH STREET.
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MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-Sailed, the Wyoming for Liverpool.
 Portland Arrived, the Dominion from Liv- erpool.
 Boston-Arrived, the Otranto from Hull. Sailed, the Hecla for Liverpool.
 Antwerp-Sailed, the Rhineland for New York.
 Liverpool-Arrived, the City of Richmond from New York Sailed, the City of Montreal for New York.
 Southampton-Sailed, the Donan from Bre- men for New York.
 Havre-Sailed (the 15th), the Leasing from Hamburg for New York.
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rha1naenendenca o.Re,rium.

LONDON, Feb. 17.-In the House of Com- mons today Lord Granville stated that he could not say whether the tripartite treaty of 1856, originally formed between England, France and Russia, guaranteeing the independ- ence of Belgium, had been csncelled or abrc- gated, whether it had or had not become ex- tinct. He only believed that it had practically ceased to operate.
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Census Supervisors For Connecticut.

Census Supervisors For Connecticut
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-The Senate in execu- tive session confirmed the following nomina- tions To be supervisors of census-Connec- lieut. William E. Disbrow for the First dis trict; J. O. A. Howe, Second district New Hampshire, George E. Jenks. The following were rejected as supervisors of census: Ira M. Hedges, Fourth New York district; Will liam H. Haskell, Fifth New York district ]; John S. Stidger, Third Iowa district; l.. 0. Bristow, First Virginia district, and Robert Railing, Second Virginia district.
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Kentucky.
Terrible ]

Terrible Mistake in Q HOtcle
 HARTFORD, Feb. 17.-Considerable excite ment has been caused by the report that the boarders of the Hartford House were poisoned by strychnine used by mistake for soda. Sev- eral of the parties are dangerously sick, but hopes are entertained of their recovery.
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FINANCE AND TRADE.
JOHN Fl. DAVIS & Co.,, Bankers and Brokers,l
 No. IT Wall street, New York,

JoHR Fl. DAVIS & Co., Bankers and Brokers,l
 No. IT Wall street, New York,
 Feb. IT, 1880. ) The stock market was neither active excited to-day usual and, indeed not quite strong, for the Gould system of stocks all lower and the Erie speculation "fat, stale and unproftable" The Vanderbilt stocks fairly active and firm, with extraordinary rise in Western Union Telegraph on favorable decision regarding the Page patent the immense earnings had not little to do with it. Pacific Mail was also active and advanced smartly, but those which advanced most were Houston Texas, 79k@ s5 St. Paul Minneapolis, 55@5a. and St. Paul Sioux City common, 41KsA and preferred s19ss4. The Bond Market-Government bonds were active and strong.
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A. M, RICE. ). D. &.

(GRADUATE OF BALT1MoRE DENTAL UoLLEaE,l Formerly with Dr. Stevens, has removed his office to
 No. 76 Orange Street,
 Five Doors South of Chapel Street, All operations in Dentist performed in the best manner at moderate prices- 'a2t
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LOCAL NEWS.
Board of SeIectmen.

A Complaint by Registrar Doherty-An-
 other New AlmshOuse RuiIding-Li-
 censes RecOmmended-App for
 WOrk-Other Matters.
 The regular weekly meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held last evening. Present, Selectmen Andrew (presiding) Feldman, Hart, Cooper and Crawford.
 Dr. J. J. s. Doherty. Registrar of Births, etc., appeared before the Board and asked that something be done to remedy the stench arising from the water closet pipes that pass from the closet on the floor above through his room to the sewer pipe in the basement. The Board informed the Doctor that as there was prospect of division of rooms in the City Hall before long that it would be better to wait for short time, and to this the Doctor as- sented
 William M. Enscoe appeared before the Board and asked town aid to assist him in sending an imbecile child to the Lakeville Asylum. The Board voted to aid him.
 The Board considered plans for new one story building at the almshouse to be used, one portion for 8 wash house and the re- mainder to be occupied by the worst cases of insane patients. Superintendent Sanford who was present suggested that with one master workman he could with what help he had at the almshouse put up the building at less cost than it could be done by contract. After discussion the matter was left with the con- mittee on buildings to do as they thought best in the matter.
 The matter of re-indexing records in the Town Clerks office was indefinitely post poned. The Board authorized the re-binding of the index books when necessary.
 The extension of Hudson street from the city line to Munson street was discussed, and the matter was referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges to inquire and report.
 The following licenses were recommended B. A. Gessner & Co.,, 301 Chapel street; John A. Miller, Fl Union street.; Edwin Raffile, 1S2 Grand street. The transfer of John Fitzger- aids license from 180 Franklin to 192 Frank lin street was also recommended.
 Selectman Hart presented 8 blank form to be filled out by parties applying for work showing the number of persons in the appli- cant's family, how many of the family have work, where the applicant last worked, the whole to be certified to by some person &C., quainted with the needs of the applicant. MT. Hart said he was satisfied that there were many persons receiving aid from the town in work when they did not need it.
 After discussion the form presented by Se- lectman Hart was adopted and the Town Agent was instructed to procure one thou sand copies of the forms for immediate use. Adjourned.
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THE NEW DOMINION.
Rapid Increase of FamiI,

Rapid Increase of Family
 HALIFAX, Feb. 17.-The wife of Adam Mur- ray on Sunday, became the mother of five children, three girls and two boys. They are all finely developed and at latest accounts were doing well,
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Return of the Ute Ambassadors.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The following was received at the Indian department today:
 Los PINos AGENCY, Feb. 15. To Hon. c. Schurz:
 Chief Jack, Loawick and Wash re- turned yesterday with Douglass, Thompson. and Tom Johnson. Will start with these and three Uncomphagres tomorrow on sleighs, hoping to reach Fort Garland next Tuesday, and will proceed to Washington without de- lay. Matters are perfectly quiet and peaceful. All the Indians are expecting 8 permanent settlement and peace. The road to Varsy and other settlements, via Los Pinos, is now safe and open except where blockaded by snow. Mails and teams are travelling it daily. Will advise you further when reaching telegraphic communi- cation.
 [Signed,l CHARLES ADAMS,
 Special Agent.
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Rriti.h Outrages i'm the Transvaal.

LONDON, Feb. IT," Bull Run" Russell, in response to Sir Garnet Wolesley's denial of RusselPs previous statements of exeesses by the troops in the Transvaal, repeats the charges, with additional facts, show ing an excess of drunkenness on the part of the army, and of the whipping of the men by officers for outragss on the march. Stores were robbed and vil- lages sacked, and men drank themselves to death. One officer in charge of marching regiment had his men freely supplied with liquor out on the wilds, so that they could not sack the settlers, and the mess stores of Sir Garnet Wellesley himself were stolen from his headquarters, and the robberies covered everything from chickens to church clocks.
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News by Telegraph
 FROM ALL QUARTERS. THE PANAMA CANAL, Denial of Recent Reports
 From Washington. NO COAL STATIONS PURCHASED. SUCH A PROJECT NOT DEEMED
 FEASIBLE,
 The Ute Ambassadors Returning WITH HOPES OF A PERMA.
 NEWT PEACE.
NO COAL STATIONS PURCHASED.
The Ute Ambassadors Returning
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

No COaling Stations on the Isth,nus-
 The Project Not Considered Practica-
 bIe-No Purchase Made by the Admin
 istratfOm.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The startling stories sent out from Washington during the week about the Administration establishing coalipg stations in Central America, in the neighbor. hood of Aspinwau and Panama, have little foundation in fact. Ambrose Thompson is the possessor of grant from the Colombian Government extending from the Bay of Chiriqui on the Atlantic side to the Gulf of Dulce on the Pacific When the grant was obtained some 20 years ago the purpose was to build a railroad between the two points named. A survey was made by Commodore Jefries and the route, which is over 80 miles, was found to be practicable for 8 railro ad, but on account of many physical defects the purpose of building railroad was abandoned. The route is thoroughly impr ractioable for a canal The grant lies over two hu ndred miles distant from Panama and ports on the other side would not be advantageous as coal ing stations for American war vessels, excep- in the case of war, and even then it is doubtt full whether the benefits to be derived from the use of these ports would justify the costs of establishing stations. AS previously stated in these dispatches, the vessels now coming toward Aspinwall and Panama are merely on 6 tour of observation, as is usual with vessels belonging to different nations. The Consti- tuition mentioned as having gone to Aspin- wall, is a training ship cruising for the exer- else of naval apprentices. Her arrival at AspinwalI has been reported.
 It has long been favorite theory with Sec- retary Thompson that this Government should secure advantageous coaling stations on the Central American coasts near Panama and Aspinwall. He advocated this measure long before the deLesseps Panama canal scheme was mentioned by the public, but as yet the Government has not selected sites, though different naval commanders have re- ported on the subject from time to time as they have cruised in the waters adjacent to Aspinwall and Panama. There is no doubt but what coaling stations could be secured at or in the immediate neighborhood of Aspin- wall if this Government should decide to es- tablish them. but as yet the matter has not been discussed officially. It has been pub ished that Ambrose Thompson is brother of Secretary Thompson. He is not related to the Secretary in any way.
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District of wallingford ss. Probate Court,
 December 21th. 1879. [

District of wallingford ss Probate Court
 December 27th, 1879. TNsTATE of GILES HALL, late of Wailingford, in IL said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waingford hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate represented h solvent in which to exhibit their claims thereto and has appointed James A. F. Northrop and Elizur R. Haul commissioners to receive and examine said claims.
 Certified by OTHNIEL I. MARTIN, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate ofloe, in said Walingford, on the 14th o'clock in the forenoon each of said days, for the purpose of attending the business of said sppoint ment.
 %AMEs H44zIER A R F Asf4 sNfo4RTHRoP' Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate are requested 10 make immediate payment to
 SAMUEL SIMPSON, f17et Administrator
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THE WEST
Ohio.
GOred by a Bull.

DELAWARE, Feb. 17.-Oollins Pelsbee, an old and wealthy farmer, was gored to death by 8 bull last evening. He came here from Poughkeepsie, N. Y., in 1911 and was 80 years of age.
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THE OLD WORLD.
Great Britain.
Brown Going for tbe BeIt

Brown Going for the Belt.
 LONDON, Feb. 17.-Reports from Agricul tural Hall credit Brown with having made 1e3 miles, Hazael 153, and Day 123. Later re- ports place the scores as follows Brown 197 miles, Hazael 167, and Day 13O. Brown and Hazael are struggling at pretty even gait, while Day is steadily proving poor third.
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-ooRN-stronger; Mixed Western. spot, 5o959H; do. futures, 53@59Lc.
 OATS-steady; State, 47k05s1s; Western 47a5oo. per bushel.
 BEEF-steady New plain mess, s1o.5o@$11.OO.
 PoRK-steady sales, - bbls.; new mess pork, $11.75 per bbl
 LARD-Firm sales, tierces; steam ren- dered $7.62H.
 BUTTER-Firm; Ohio, 15@2sc. State. 2o@sso. per pound.
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District of East Haven sa. Probate court,l

District of East Haven Probate Court,l
 February 18th, 1S30 { UPSTATE of ASAHEL SMITH, late of East Haven, fL in said district, deceased.
 Pursuant to order from the Court of Probate for said district will sold public auction to the high bidder the 24th day of March, A. D. 1Sso at 10 at private sale) 50 much estate of said de- ceased as will raise the of thirty-fve hundred and sixty-three 6O-10o dollars ($3, 563.60). Sale to take place at the late homestead Of said de- ceased, in eaid town of East Haven.
 Terms made known at time of sale. f1S 2t# LESTER SMITH, Administrator.
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EDWARD E. HALL G SON.
EANGY GROCERIES.

FANCY GROCERIES.
 GORDON & DLwoRTHs GooDs- PRESERVED FRUITS IN GLASS; LARGE AND SMALL JARS, ALL KINDS, JEL- LIES TAMAR1NDs, PIcKLED LINES, GREEN CAGES, M1scE MEAT, CALVES Foor JELLY, PEARS AND PEACHES IN BRANDY, SALAD DRESSING, CAPREs, OLrvEs-ouEEN AND FRENCH TOMATO CATsUP.
 ONEIDA ASPARAGUS, CANTON GINGER, SIZES, CANNED GREEN TURTLE, LUNCH AND DEVILLED MEATS, HOMELESS COOKED HAMS, PLUM PUDDING, RoouEFoRr CHEESE, PARMEsAN CHEESE, MAcARoNI, vERM1CELL1, ITALIEN PASTE, TRUFFLEs, PATE DE FoI GRAs FRENCH PEAS AND MUSHROOMS, HAR1coTs, SARp1NEs IN TRUFFLEs, SARDINEs IN TOMATOES, sP1cKD SARDINEs, FRENCH MUSTARD, ANoHovT sAucE AND PASTE, ANoHovY MUSTARD, DRIED JU- LrENNE, OLIVE OIL, WALNUT AND MUSHROOM CAT SUP, ,TArAsoo PEPPER SAUCE, WoRcEsTERsHREsAUoE CHOCOLATES, soY SAUCE, WHITE WINE VINEGAR, TANAJoN VINEGAR, IMPORTED FRESH FRUITS IN GLASS, BRANDY CHEESE, PECK & FREAN's ICE CREAM, CRACKERS, CURRIED Fowl.
 ELGIN CREAMERY BUTTER IN < LB. PRINTS AND AND LB PAILs ALDEN APPLES AND PEACHES.
 FLORIDA ORANGES AND LEMONS, BANANAS, NUTS.
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FOR SALE CHEAP,

AeaA AND ON easy terms, a Handsome Place in the XXI western part of the city. Large grounds, mod 1A ern frame house, snug barn, chicken pen, etc. Also first class Brick House, . few minutes WALK from the post ofce and very desirable Lot for two brick blocks, one of and the other of houses-no money required-2 minutes walk from P. O. and minutes from R. R. depot.
 H. R. KNOTWELL,
 l7h Room Insurance Building.
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New York Produce Market.

New York Produce Market
 NEW YORK, Feb. IT. CoTToN-Firm; Uplands, 1s S-16; Orleans, IS 5-16. .7 od n;d aa saiss so hbls State ss0o9 $6 25 Southern, $5S09$s.00. WHEAT-Dun; No. White, March, $1.49; No. 2 Winter Red, March, $1.50@5Od No. Winter Red, April, $l5oh No. Winter Red, Feb., s1.4s1s@4sK per buah.
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C. DOERNER <k CO.,

c. DOERNER & CO.,
 (FoRMERLY OF NEW HAvEN) LithOgraphers, Engravers,
 aud Power Press Printers, 82 and GA Duane Street, N. Y. VTTITH increased facilities for doing business, w can turn out work at prices much below our competitors. Estimates cheerfully furnished ap- plication. Address as above. f16 3m
 District of New Haven ss Probate Court,l
 January 29th, 1880. ] UPSTATE of JOHN RADIOAN, Of New Haven, in kL said district assigning debtor.
 The Court of Probate for the district of New Haven hath limited and allowed three months from the date hereof for the creditors of said esate represented n solvent in which to exhibit their claims thereto and has appointed Albert N. Wheeler and Murty Bradley, both of said New Haven, commissioners to receive and examine said claims; and has ordered that said commissioners meet at No. Law Chambers, in said New Haven, the 18th day of February and the 28h day April 1880 at nine o'clock in the each of said days for the purpose of attending the business of said appointment.
 Certified from record, Samuel A. YORK, Judge. All persons indebted to said are requested to make immediate payment to
 f16 6t MICHAEL R. ENSCOE, Trustee
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Zeal Gstat4,
For Bale or Kent.

4ss9M FARM situated tn the north part of Mil-
 HH ford, and four miles from Derby. containing A-about TAO acres with House and Barns. The land is well proportfoned in meadow. pasture and wood. Will be sold together n part. For particu- lars, inquire of ALMON E. CLARK,
 f17 3dzW Milford, Conn.
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Circulating Library,

Y AM IN receipt of 6 number of new books Moths, \ seamy Side. Lena, sebastin strome, Strange Dls- appealance Di Carey Case Faustina Hope cis Fslconberg His Inheritance In sehilings Court An Earnest Triner Fools Errand, Eyebright, Was It Travels, Adventures, &c.,, in great variety.
 N. B.-Best of help furnished as usual.
 l.. B. BARTHOLOMEW, fl6 75 Orange Street.
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New Yark City News.

NEW TORT, Feb r. ssNan, the Nsvsboy. has been made spolice-