[" We have received the following adver- 

 tisement, but, inasmuch as it concerns a 

 matter of deep and general interest, we feel 

 fully justified in inserting it in our reading 

 columns. We are confident that our conduct 

 in this regard needs only explanation, not 

 apology. — Ed. N. Y. Herald."] 



ADVERTISEMENT. 



THIS is to inform the public 

 that in connection with Mr. 

 Barnum I have leased the 

 comet for a term of years ; and I 

 desire also to solicit the public pat- 

 ronage in favor of a beneficial en- 

 terprise which we have in view. 

 We propose to fit up comfortable, and even luxurious, accommodations in the 



• Published at the time of the " Comet Scare " in the summer of 1874. 



