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GUNNER BOARDING.-The subscriber accommo
- date a limited number OF boarders for the summer,
aud reasonable terms, at the Union Hotel, Fairfax
Courthouse The house a very pleasant and comfort
able one, with large airy its location being only
fifteen miles from the District oil Columbia. daily line of
stages runs between the points, and stops at this house
The proverbia health of the village and neighbohood rem
ers very desirable place for persons living in the Dis
tric and who desire board their families in the country
July I7-dt LEWIS ). PRlICHAkII.
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sl,o5O,Ooo
Total in seven months

THE Coal TRApE.-The Pennsylvanian says" As an
evidence the pressed condition of the coal trade under
the tariff of 1876 worthy OF remark, that there arrived
Richmond this county the coal depoti the re-
gon of the Schuy lk and Lehigh, in single day during
the present week. one hundred and wcntynine vessels
from domestic ports coal OF these vessels, hun
red and sixteen schooners and thirteen canaboa
How the owners coalmnes afford laugh them
selves and the panic which they felt year the enact
raent of the tariff.
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nee of the Baltimore SUM-
WASHINGTON, July

w WASHINGTON, July 81, 1911.
Posr OFFICE RoBBERY.-This afternoon community
was shocked hear that William T. Jones, clerk in the
post Office and of the late postmaster, arrested
upon charge of stealing letter OF value and held bail
in the ST., 900. The circumstances learn ihem
these;
Occasional losses of small sums OF money transmitted
B rfaIe esq, OF the vigant special agents of the
department, determined, in conjunction with others, TO
adopt plans Tor the detection Of the depedator Accord
ingy Friday afternoon, Mr. John X. Martin,
Old and interchangeable mail agents between here and Rich
mond, mailed on board the steamboat letter, containing
25 addressed to office in Ohio This letter had the
regular order Of things TO lie in the Office here until the de-
parure OF the western mail at 6, n. IN. day
Early this morning, however, it discovered that the
said letter had been intercepted in this Office. An nvcst
CATION Immediately ordered, Justice Goddard presid
ing Young Jones the clerk charge of the office
time allowed for repose, he for On dressing him
self he put different pair of panaloons from those
the previous evening" and appeared In the
the examination search of his chamber directed.
Mr. Hale and Mr.. John e. Kendall, principal clerk pro-
ceeded TO Dr. Joness house. An of the pock
cts OF the panaloons referred produced wallet in
which was found the identical money enclosed and matted
the previous afternoon abundany proved by the
nomination, numbers marks and private marks of the
agents, and some $50 besides
The Postmaster General was sent for from the cabinet,
also the distress father Overwhelmed with astonishmcn
the a5onizcd parent expressed hope that the President
would annul the proceedings but the Postmaster Gene raj
did not think he would interfere this stage of them nor
did he, deeply he sympahsed with the family feel at
liberty TO interfere between the the and the
cused bond was accordingly entered into in the sum
aorenaned Tor the appearance OF young Jones the
term OF thecriminal court. H.
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JONES'S HOTEL,
M I52 fXpagu,k S1rpcf- HsHiIH 6(T11j


TINE subscribers under the firm OF BRIDGES ~ WEST,
have purchased Mr.. Joness interest in this establish.
and hope by the stcest attention to the wants and
of their guests merit continuance OF the lib
ea patronage heretofore received by its former proprietor
We therefore feel assured we can welcome friends and
the public accommodations equal any in the city OF
Philadelphia. r,.
Julv 2O-2wd JNO. WEST.
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NEW Music this day received

NEW Music this day received
~ Tell me that you love, (song) composed by Chas H.
Granger.
The Sailor Boy, (song) composed by Gibson
Sweet is the Smile my Mary, (song,) by c. Barker
Nuptial Song, music by De Valmng.
Strong. % -
Dermot ashore, Answer Kathleen Mavourneen-
Crouch
Oh, were a Bird music by "a Lady"
Hindoo Mother.
Death OF Major Ringgod, (song y by c. w Minnok
Yesterday, Ga ballad,) music by J. Blockley.
1t is the Chime music by Hart
miss Thee, my Mother; music by c. w Glover
Gpsey Girls Song, composed by s. Glover
The Old Granite State, Huchnson's, quartete
The above new music, together with many other new
pieces this day received for sale reduced price at
Stationers' Hall, Pennsylvania avenue.
July 70 VIM EISrIrrp
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TmpORTED from England by F. Taylor, The prnc-

1MPOitTHD from England by f. Taylor, The Frac-
teal Mechanics Pocket Guide concise treatise the
weight and strength of materials the prime movers OF
machinery, and very practical rules and tables
by Professor Wallace; pocket volume, sixteenth ed
ton, price 62 cents Also The Practical Engineers Pocket
Guide treating of the nature and application of mechanical
forces, the elements of machinery, &c with practical rules
and valuable tables engineers and mechanics general
volume, for the pocket; 81 July IL
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Notice 20 Mariners.

CoILEcToR's OFFICE, Key West,
June rs, 1917.
TIE floating lights at Cary's Fort Reef and the North
Il west Pass, Key West will be Withdrawn from thei
stations for repairs before the fourth day Of July
and they will be replaced about the fifteenth day of August
next spar buoy, which may be seen from four TO six
miles, marks the station of the northwest light.
s. X. MALLORY,
July 22-lm Collector
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July 2O-2wd


VULCAN NSOLtFAS, late NV ntchm"ns h1'.S'"e -.
tory"The subscribers having taken the above estab-
lishmen with all valuable patterns and machinery,
from John Wachnan prepared to execute orders
for the articles mentioned below from any part OF the UNI
ted States They will actue marine and stationery
engines, machinery for grist mills saw mills, rolling
and sugar mills, blowing cylnasr' 'ylinaeI anu i
and all descriptions of machinery and castings.
All orders by letter person attended TO with punctu
atty and despatch. MURRAY 10 HAZLEHURST.
baltimore. June I6-law6ycu
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a6O REwARp WIN be paid for the apprehension.

eDcO so thatl get him, OF my negro man ION, who
rlet my plantation in Russell county, Alabama, in June,
1886 He is about 2 "a years OF age weighs about 40
$50 pounds, and is about feet high-brght mplao,
bowegged, dark red hair, eyes inclined be blue and
very wide space between two ofhs upper front teeth He
may be stolen and claimed by white ii will
give fifty dollars for the thief and negro with evidence
sufficient to convict him. CYRUS COTTON.
July 20-l9tcp
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nIGEsT or cine Maryland Reports-Col
June 30-3taw

nIGEsT OF the Maryland Reports-Comprising Har-
- rs and McHenry vols Harris and Johnson, vols
Harris and Gill; vols Gill and johnson, IL vols BANDS
Chancery Reports, 3 vols.By William Henry Norris Geo.
William Brown and Frederick William Bruno, Jr, OF the
Baltimore bar Complete in volume, large octave.
Price $40 just issued from the press and this day
ceived. L. TAYLOR.
July ~
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,1 the cofnmodious and pleasant house and
A premises on the of nth street and New YORK.
avenue late IN the occupancy of Francis Davdge ESQ
Connected with the above is milk house. stable and
carriage-holisc coahouse, large lot for garden &c
with fine bearing fruitrcss and excellent water near
hand. ~
This is OF the healthy situations in Washin gto
with good view of and only square OF Pres
dents grounds and the executive departments
Apply to G. IL. James, esq, next door,
Aug. at JAMES HARMED, 18th street
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CUPERIOR PIANOS

SUPERIOR PIANOs--WM. FISCHER, Stationer rs, Hail.
~ Pennsylvania avenue, has Just received rose
wood piano from the celebrated mandatory OF T. Gber
~ Co., Boston, for sale low.
Also on hand Chickering's and Haet 81 Daviss pianos
and of Colemans Eolisn pianos, which will be sold
afeduced price if applied for soon
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TnE BRrrIsn ENTIRE INplA.-The Bombay Times
gives some useful facts concerning India The British,
British and East India Compauys armies in India num-
bered on the ls of January, ISi7 considerably above
300 900 men, and the yearly OF military charges for
their support stated to exceed $40 900 year. or more
titan half the whole public The public debt of
India (Which is and above the British national debt
Canada debt &c iOO00O0O0, onelourth of which has
been incurred during the last years The gross annual
public income of India is estimated at about 600 600
and the expenditure $35 Before the Afghan war;
the British armies in India numbered 6S An exclusive of
about $4,000 troops from BrianBritish regiments There
thousands of European officers, and their appointment
source OF effective patronage to in power in Eng
land During years, 10000 men have been added to
the East India Companys army, being about as many as
the whole British military forces upheld elsewhere 700
British officers have been appointed native regiments
since 1897. The Bombay Times considers that the forces
in India courageous and well disciplined but its facts
do not indicate that India is well governed is asserted
that the why India does supply England with
cotton are the distance the want of carriage, and its
expense, the want of roads for CARTS and the want of
great artery like railway. The growers are too poor to
send their cotton a distance.
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C1URSCRIyERs TO THE RAFFLE.-To pr

CtUBSCRIBERS TO THE RAFFLE.To prevent de-
- lay the rattle take place at my watch and ewelry
store Wednesday evening, the 18th OF August, at 4
O'clock who have subscribed will please call
previous to that time and receive their tickets. few
chances remain unsold, at one dollar each.
July 2S-3t VIM FOSS.
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The Democrats of Talbot county, Md, have nominated
the following gentlemen candidates for the next house
of delegates :-Benamin N. Bowdc, Daniel Leonard and
Edward Lloyd, it,, esq.
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VOYAGE and Research to the southern and an,,

tic Sea-by Sir James Clark Ross, royal navy nm
deiaken by order of the British government and
ing of kerguelen Island, Van Demans Land
Campbell and Auckland islands, New Zealand The Falk,
land islands, Cape Horn, and New South Shetland the
discovery OF extensive southern continent with volca
1900 feet high and the determination of The south
magnetic poe--n volumes octave, with q mans X
plates and ~ woodcnts. Just published in London and
be imported to order, by
July IL F. TAYLOR
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RICHMOND CoLLEeE.-The trustees have elected Heath
Christian, ESQ., the chair of lent languages vacant by
the resignation of Professor Holmes
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From Richmond to Washington ~ Genus
e." Baltimore 10
Philadelphia %
Z" New York 80
Boston l30 -

For any number Of words ten, and not exceeding
twenty double these and up To one hundred
words-any that number being chargeabie al
ohirls of those rates
Southern editors will perceive that by having the
elegra pied from Boston and put into the mail at Rich
mond, they will gain TWO ENTIRE DAYS. In the same
manner they may gain from New York, and pufhdHy
Que from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington,
Eastern editors will likewise perceive that by having the
southern news Ielegra phed from Richmond they gam
one ro or three days, according their respective Local
lions.
il is the interest of the telegraph companies to the
public promptly and impartIay and they Will not hest
discharge from their service any one who tails In
that duty upon satisfactory evidence OF his default.
AMOS KENDALL, Agent, &c.
WASHINGTON, July o. lsi7--u
p S. Since the foregoing published in the Union,
learn that The New York and Boston company decline the
arrangement Messages from the south for Boston cannot
be sent, therefore, without prepayment in Richmond
A. X
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The following (says the N Y. Herad) is estimate oil
the amount of contributions by this country for the
relief of Irish and Scotch, since tho LIST OF January last
r,brougb the New York Relisf COMMITTEES s2OO000
Thronssh o,her com,nifeea in other cities 2JU000
Remitlances By the Irish and Scotch 6oV,oW
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Notice to Mariners.

NEW HAVEN HARBoR, CONNECTICUT
A o"osf examination of the Southwest Ledge. re
-. - yenty Hade by Lieut. Commanding j. r. Goldsbo-
pndu States navy, assistant in the coast survey,
a ne ieas water upon it 81 feet at mean low
IL J X, tues A. ID. BACHE,
jury Z5-dim superintendent u. s Coast
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We publish the following with much regret The
event which relates has produced much excitement
and feeling in Washington;
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TINE Fluids for Practical Men, inciu-
ding hydostatcs, descriptive and constructive, by AL
exander Janieson-l volume octavo with many engra-
vngs-imported from London, by +. TAYLOR. Price
81 rs July 80
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Tio MERCHANTS, EDITORS, nc.

rT,o MERCHANTS, EDITORS, Ne, &c.-Morse's
i Electro. Magnetic Telegraph is now in operation pc
tween Richmond, Virginia. and all the prime iue
north and east far Wheeling, Virginia; fl1tsous'
Pennsy wanna; Buffalo, New York; and Portand Maine
The mail from the south reaches Richmond about
O'clock a. m, and the mail is distributed IN New
York until about o'clock p. the next day, ana III
Boston about O'Clock the succeeding morning
On the other hand the mails that leave Boston during the
day up 10 O'Clock IN the evening" reach Richmond at oa
d. M two days Afterwards
A message ieegraphed from Richmond at O'Clock in
the morning on the arrival OF the southern mail, will reach
Boston in lew minutes its contents may be attended TO-
and an answer returned Richmond in time TO be put into
the mail goinp SOUTH at 81 in the evening OF the same day.
thereby gaining FOUR ENTIRE DAYS
In like manner, THREE BUSINESS DAYS may be gained
between Richmond and New York, and ivy between
Richmond on the one hand and Philadelphia, Baltimore,
and Washington on the other , ,.,a.. 81
To enable merchants and others 10 avail themselves OF
this gain il has been arranged that messages from NeW
Orleans Mobile Savannah, Charleston ana oneI so9 nn
cities addressed postage paid) TO Telegraph Once,
Richmond Va" shall be forwarded wlthou, prepay men
Of the telegraph charges, IT being undersloo a I in
tiers will llake arrangements with their correspondents ~
the eastern cities for payment delivery III not so Pau
for, they will be delvered will any more mes
sage be forwarded for the same party without prePayne
| The charges upon message not exceeding Ten WoruS
exclusive OF the signature and address, as ioows-vZ
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DOARDING.-~-Mrs. HAMILTON, on Pennsylvania avenue,
ID nearly opposite Colemans hotel, has number OF
rooms which She would be pleased let permanent
boarders among them are several very fine tont
rooms. Terms moderate June L.
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THE U MON.
nv =. II. DYrR. .s.ettoneer.

NERY VALUABLE LOT On PENNSYLVA ANA Az II.
Y NUE. AT AUCTION.-On Wednesday, The 4th gay OF
August next O'clock p. shall SELL IN ront oil 'he
premises lot No 81 in reservation b. fronting - ieet on
Pennsylvania avenue by depth OF III feet between "a
and 9th Streets and containing in the whole 3lso square
feet This lot very desraby located for business stand
and well worthy the attention of persons wishing safe and
profitable investment
Immediately after the sale of the above lot shall sell lot
No 81 square of square No 6f2 This lot contains
1868 square feet and improved by brick house, which
contains four good sized rooms and back building with
large This property is situated at the corner
known the old lanyard Possession given in thirty days,
If required
Terms of sale Onefourth of the purchase money in cash,
the balance in equal H. 49, and "a MONTHS for
bearing interest with approved security Deeds to be
given and deeds of taken the OF the
notes All deeds at the expense of the purchaser
X. w. DYER, Auctioneer.
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The undersigned having associated themselves under the
firm of Tyson Hcwngs the business OF the late house OF
Buckley & Tyson will be continued by them, with aug
mented facilities, at the same office on street. near the
Treasury building. They will at all times be prepared TO
collect (whcn Of unexceptonabe characte) TO discount
purchase bills of exchange drafts checks, or pr9mssoy
notes. payable of the United States Sghdaits
New Orleans, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York. Bos-
any other of the large Cities always for sale at the
usual rates of exchange J. W. TYSON,
July 3-3t f.. T. HEWllNGS
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NTOTICE.--The partnership heretofore existing in this
IN city under the firm of Buckley Tyson, has been dis
solved BY mutual of the parties The business of
the late firm win be settled up by the firm of Tyson
Hewngs. H. W, BlChLEf,
WASHINGTON, July 81, lSi7. ]. W. TYSON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-16
THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

the hearty support OF its friends than that gentle
man. Possessed OF strong and discriminating
mind he has devoted himself 10 the propagation
and support Of those great principles, BY the
practical application OF which, as We believe, The
prosperity Of The country and The happiness OF the
people can alone be secured. Deeply imbued
with The true spirit Of the Democracy, he has
been no occasional supporter, no temporary advo-
cale-but al all times, in adversely as well as
prosperity, his voice has been heard anlmailng
the hearts OF The Democracy, impar;ing 10 lhcm
his own enthusiasm, and carrying conviction 10
he minds ol his opponents. The Democracy oil
Little Tennessee will find in Col. McMul!en
firm and unflinching supporter OF their cherished
principles. Associated for many winters past
with The men Of The federal metropolis, ne has
resisted their fascinating alluremsnis, and has
boldly stood out from among them, the defender
Of equal rights and Democratic principles. and
has proved himself 10 be sincerely, heartily ana
wholly Tor the people.
No man in The District is more worthy than
Col McMullrn 10 hold aloil The standard 50 long
borne by Hopkins, and there is no man in The
District around whom the Democratic parry
ought 10 rally with more pride, energy and una
nimy. By honofing such man, the Demo-
cratic paIiy Will do honor Ia themselves and their
cause; by eec!ins him, they wil place that
cau.e on a sure aud elevated foundation, around
which, the storm 81 faction and The elements OF
discold will rage in vain. WfTliE.
March l0lh, l-l1.
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IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

The New York Sun has received Spanish pa
pers with adyices from Havana 10 the 2,tii ILL.,,
Vera Cruz 10 the sin, and from The city ot Mex
leo 10 the 9TH, being week later from The capital.
The Church, had eIfectuaIly resisted the seizure
n lis properly Santa Anna had yielded 10 the
demand OF the hierarchy, and thr clergy propose
a loan OF Si50000 per month 10 The Government
Such is 4 brief summary 81 The news.
The di>lres>es Of The army were sill promi-
nent topics Of discussion Santa Anna had been
compelled 10 seize 9S bars Of silver belonging 10
Spanish merchants at San Luis, Tor which he
gave his spersonal guarantee" Unfortunately
Tor The citizens, he was also compelled IL seiZe
provisions and money wherever he could Ind
Them, and which he had began 10 collect through
out The country, without giving his personal
guarantee" In other words, the army is leyying
supplies for Itself.
Acliue preparations i0r defence rerc making al
Vera Cyur as late as the 9TH. The national bridge
and Point Chiquihule are receiving formidable
additions TO their strength. An act passed the
Stale Legislature conierring all necessary power
upon the Governor in terrifying the city. WE
remark, however, that the rumored evacuation 81
Vera Cruz announced al Tampico, may have
been founded upon orders issued since The Ith Ill.
Juslo Santa Anna has entered upon his duties as
temporary Governor Of Tahasco. Gen RECON.
The new Secretary oil foreign affairs is avofably
spoken Of He is 10 be The princ pal manager ui
negotiations with The United States.
We have rumoT from Havana, that Santa
Anna during hostililrs, was 10 be declared ~ f0-
t.c,m ~ .nt1ican L,beyty,' with full power 10
bring the war 10 speedy communicating! II IS
only a Iumor.
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The citizens of this county, and that part OF
Pulaski voting with il (says the Wy!heViile re
publican will learn from the brief address below,
that Col Floyd, our present delegate TO Inc Legs
lalure, declines reelection.
We are sure This community, and Inc puoiic
generally, will regret 10 lose The services OF a
public servant, so valuable and honorable IN chaf-
acer and place as Col. Floyd A servant, who,
by his whole demeanor in Richmond the past
winter, has given character and tone TO the peo-
pie he has represented.
The interests and wishes of this portion OF
Virginia, on all subjects Of improvement, espe-
ciaIly Of Roads and Ways 10 market, has been
fully and literally expressed and sustained IN
the Hall oi Delegates in Richmond, by Colonei
Floyd.
To The People Of Wyths and Pulaski:
FELLOW CITIZENS: ln pursuance Of The delcr-
mnaion communicated TO many q you. before
left home, announce 10 you that shall not be
a candidate for reelection. In doing so, permit
me 10 express nv deep sense OF The compliment
tary manner in which you conferred upon me The
position now hold and prize 50 highly. | feel
that nv humble efforts to serve you, have been
rendered with strict regard So far as in nv power,
10 the manly, fearless independent and just course
you demand al The hands Of your representative.
| have endeavored 10 reflect your will, and /
trust that my course will meet yonr appreciation !:
Tor there IS nothing | should feel pronder OF Than
your confidence, nothing deplore deeply as YOUR
condemnation BEN. RUSH FLOYD,
RICHMOND, Fet. 18th, lSi1.