January 21, 1870.

Blockhead Hicks, the lazy local of the Bulletin, says take away our stovepipe, and where are we? Take away the puffs and slangy abuse from the columns of the Bulletin, and where is it?

We observed a noble gray horse yesterday morning, on Main street, which some Christian (?) had driven until sweat rolled in torrents from its hide, and its mouth, head, and even the post to which it was attached, were smeared with its blood. It is a burning disgrace that such cruelty should go unpunished.

Owing to the indispostion of Miss Fanny Denham, Rouse's Dramatic Troupe failed to put in an appearance at Frank's Hall last night. She will, however, appear to-night as Capitola in the drama of the "Hidden Hand."

Bacon & Hewson have removedtheir popular dry goods house to Taylor's building, corner of Main and Eighth streets. Their new store fronts both on Main and Delaware streets, and is one of the finest stores in the city. Bacon & Hewson are young and energetic, and are building up a handsome trade. They claim to be selling winter goods at bargains, to make room for spring goods.

The sons of Auld Scotia celebrate the anniversary of their immortal bard, Burns, by a grand ball at the Broadway Hotel, on Tuesday evening, January 25th. Tickets can be obtained by visiting R. S. Paterson & Co., 405 Delaware street, or Dr. John Stark, at his office on Delaware street.

The Common Council met in the City Clerk's office, with Mayor Long in the chair and conducted