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BY T LII e G. r. A P H
REPORTED FOR THE REPUBLIC.
New YoRK, July GA D. m

The cholera is again on the increase The Board
Of Health report 205 cases and 66 deaths for the
twenty.four hours ending at noon to-day.
The steamer Europa has arrived at her wharf
Barings' circular quotes Maryland SIS at 80, and
y. 8 SIS 106 l09k; Pa. SIS 80 to 80, ex-dividend
eraphed
Cotton has advanced since the arrival of the
steamer to / cent; sales to-day Of 1900 bales.
Flour Is rather dull IN consequence of increased sup
plies. note sales of Alexandria and Georgetown
at IS Is 10 IS So Wheat is firm, but sales limited
Corn is in good demand at So to go for round yell
low. Mess Pork is steady at ell; prime at S9 to
So O64. Whisky, in barrels, is worth "a to 24I
cents.
e,a2 gao NEW YoRK, July 27-2 p m.
Stocks rather quiet and no change TO notice
Treasures ll6; new loan III.
Flour is not quite so irm-sales of 1000 bbls at
~ STATS III, for western and state bonds south
ern bonds held at IS IS a IS 81.
Corn meal, 80 3d. - IS, and rye -four 80 a % 06.
Wheat steady--sales of red, at 81. up to lO8
for various descriptions of red white do, Gene
see l20a 1913 cts
Corn is steady-sales of $4,000 bushels at Sc
81 cts. for mixed, and SO 60 cts for yellow !;
oats IS cts; rye 81 a So cts
The cotton market is very firm, and sales of some
800 bales at to cent per Id. advance since the
Whisky is selling at 49, 24cts. per gallon.
Nav YoRK, July &C..
The barque Henry Trowbridge arrived to-day
with seventy passengers, from Trinidad, Port
Spain. They are bound for the far West, where
hey intend settling having through agents in this
country, purchased lands for that purpose.
- PHILADELPHlA, July 27-4 p. m.
The Board of Health report "a cases and Sdeaths
from cholera for the tweny-four hours ending at
noon to-day.
PrrrsBuRe, July q.
lNrAnrIcDE.-A German girl, named Mary c.
Stevens, was taken very sick yesterday, as was
supposed, with dropsy. Suspicious however, aris-
ing that all was not right, an investigation in
stituted. In searching the house, two newly-born
infants were found under the bed, having evidently
been strangled. The girl denies all knowledge OF
the matter, and is, yet, too weak to undergo legal
examination. f fa.
J. McConke's extensive livery stables were set
fire to this morning whilst persons were passing
about, and entirely consumed. Incendisry not yet
arrested
PHILADELPHIA, July 27-2p. m.
The stock market remains steady, but not active
Treasury note SIS II6, and New Loan III; Penn
sylvsnia SIS ssl aSs;.
Flour is not so firm. Sales Of Pennsylvania
brands at - rs "a sl.; corn meal 81 rs 81 81;
rye -four %.
Sales Of red wheat at l04 l07 cts, and white
do. Ill cts; corn is steady with sales of yellow at
SO 60 cts; oats 30 a 80 cts; rye SIS cts.
There is good inquiry for provisions. Mess
pork is selling at ST. l2l, and prime SO IS. Beef
sl3 SO. Sales Of lard at re. in bbls and kegs
-rone lots bring Sc.
Groceries are quiet Sugars and molasses i'm
proving; Rio coffee 81 a 7ic as to quality.
The cotton market is firm under the steamers
news, with sales at a ,c, advance.
Whisky % 24Jc.
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New YoRx,--The healthest portion Of the city
at present s believed to be the yellow fever dis
trict,n extending from the Park to the Battery.
The same was the case during the cholera season
of 1892 80
The Hon Mr. CLEssos, United States Minister
to Belgium, and his lady and family, have arrived
in London from the United States, on their return
to his mission. f...-..f lr-tss
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JAMES B. CLAY, esq, Charge d'Affarrcs to the
kingdom of Portugal, left Lexington, Kentucky,
accompanied by his family, on me 18th instant.
He win proceed to Washington city, and will leave
the United States for Lisbon about the LIST Of Sep
tember
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u. s. TRooPs.--The two companies Of the 4th
Artillery stationed at the barracks below New Or
leans, and at Fort Wood, on Chef Menteur, have
been removed to the new summer quarters, near
East Psscngoula, where they will continue during
the summer. General Twiggs, who commands
this division, with Major Mackall, Assistant Adj
jutant General, has his headquarters at McRae IS
Hotel, East Pascagoula. The hospital at the Bar
racks will also be removed, under the supervision
Of Surgeon Porter, to the new quarters at Pasca-
goula. This is delightful and healthy location.
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A CONCERT

INOR the benefit of Csrroll's Chapel" in Mont
Il gomery county, Maryland, viii be given at
{" the Cottage, near the church, now in the course
Of erection, on Thursday, the 9th of August, at 4
O'Clock, D. m, If fair il not, at the same hour the
next fair day. The Cottage is eight miles from the
city.
Tickets may be obtained at the following places
in Washington: John +. Csllans, corner of 18th
and streets; Michael Dulaney's, corner OF Penn
sylvania avenue and a street; and Of John Kid
well, druggist High street, Georgetown. Price
80 cents. nf
Refreshments will be provided July 2S--tc
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AsoHsuHcr Eoclxsros has issued missive to
all the sufragsns Of his srch-cpiscopate enjoining
the observance Of the first Friday in August as a
day Of fasting, in pursuance Of the recommends
zion o( the President OF the United States.
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states, is low almost beyond precedent The larger
class of steamers are constantly detained below AZ
bany, and freight boats are daily aground 10 large
numbers above Ooeymsn's. el VI
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The Minor Drama.

Uniform soiM ne Modern Standard Drama.
This Series is intended to embrace such Farces,
Burlettas Vaudevilles, &C., as cannot consistently
be incorporated in the sStandard" " Drama. 1t Is
printed uniform with the above, and each number
embellished with fine Engraving, illustrative OF
some prominent scene. Every new piece OF merit
will be published at the earliest moment
The following have already been issued
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PuBLrc DEBr or CAsADA.--The provincial debt
is $40 832, Sol. which is higher than the liabilities
Of any State Of this Union, Pennsylvania and New
York excepted. The public works, which have
cost $4,000 900, viii only bring revenue this
wear Of 5000 900, or little over one per cent.
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BOARD may be had at the subscribers, five
ID miles from the Long Bridge, the Column
bia turnpike at retired, healthy, and pleasant To-
cation, with an opportunity Of communicating
daily with the city.
MoREAu FARm, FAmrAx CO., VA, July 25, ls4s
July 27--1 L. BAILEY.
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CInCINNATI, July 70
The Hon. Henry Clay arrived here this morn
going for the purpose Of recruiting his health. He
looks very feeble.
The state Of the markets here continues un-
changed
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PlrrssURG, July rs.

IN PiTTsBURG, July 20.
We have been visited with heavy rain, which
has poured necessarily all day.
No cholera cases have been reported since Tues
day noon. There is nothing going on here or here
abouts, worth telegraphing.
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FOR RENT.

- ONE of those new, handsome, and COM
JiM modious Dwelling Houses at the corner Of
7th and streets is for rent. The building has suf-
cient accommodations for large family, and Is
very conveniently arranged, with excellent dry
cellars, and well and cistcrn water, with bath
room, Sc; also, spacious yard, with stable, car
ria house. and all necdfu outbuildings. The 10
cation is two squares north of the Patent Office and
is very elevated having the advantage Of free cir
culation of pure air
a good stand for business. Apply TO
July 2s-eotf A. ROTHWELL.
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by the Handel and Haydn Society, and prayer bv
the Rev. Mr. Banyard, the Hon Levi Woodbury.
will deliver euIogy on the deceased. Every man.
Hesitation Of respect that the city government can
command will be duly offered. a ,gsa
SArHsR MATHEW. aaEpa
This worthy priest is still the lion Of Boston.
An assembage Of some thirty thousand people met
on the common Yesterday to hear him speak
Governor Briggs welcomed him in brief but cor
dial address, TO which Father Mathew replied with
true Irish enthusiasm. "The people Of Massachu-
sets he said, swere the first that sent vessel of
war 10 my afflicted country mission Of charity
to meet their distress. | was the almoner of part
of their bounty and ! never distributed one atom
Of it bot invoked the blessing of the Great God on
this great people | witness with pleasure the great
assemblage before me--not at all as a compliment
to myself-but as mark of homage to the great
virtue of Temperance-(loud APPLAUSE virtue
which lind triumphant in Boston. regret, not
on my own ACCOUNT that | cannot speak but in
manner unworthy Of my noble friends around me
to hear-thal have not the strength, the eloquence
that once had. ! do not complain; glory in nv
infrmities They were produced in the effort for
Temperance; and may say with Paul that bear
the stigma Of the Lord Jesus Christ" (Great APP
plause.)
Father Mathew has most pleasing countenance,
and the impression that he everywhere produces is
highly favorable. To-day heard him in the Mayor
ana Aldermen's room, where he was introduced TO
many distinguished citizens, the Hon. Abbott Law
renee among the number. He afterwards visited
the Custom-house and other public buildings In
his set speeches, Father Mathew speaks with evil
dent effort and hesitation and distrust of his pow
ers He has not the gift Of fervd and fluent elo-
quence, but his sincere and benevolent manner
impresses an audience more than would the most
rapid and impassioned elocution. His countrymen
seem highly gratifcd with the honors that are paid
TO him
MR.. LyMAN's BEeuEsTs.
) Some admirable and muni6cent requests to pub
lie institutions were left by The late Theodore Ly-
man: to the Reform School for boys, at Westboro',
in this State. Of which school he was the founder,
So, 900; TO the Farm School on Thompsons ISL
and, in our harbor, 900; 10 our excellent State
horticultural Society, in whose success he always
took an active interest, $4,000. These requests
are highly honorable. TO the discrimination and lib
eraliry Of the donor S.
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Published by M. Douglas, n spruce street.
ttE New York.
Price l2i cents each. ,it
Under this title collection of all the celebrated
plays that keep possession Of the modern stage u
now in course Of publication.
The series is printed from new, large, and uni
form type, on good paper and sold at the low price
OF ~ Cents each play.
Eight numbers form large and elegant volume,
for which a general title page, and an engraving
OF some distinguished performer, are regularly
given. Bound in Cloth, ST..
The following plays have been already published:
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received from its publishers, Leonard Scott q Co
Of New York
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The royal mail steamship Canada, from Boston,
arrived at Halifax the 19th ult, after passage
of 80 hours. a ss.sDf.fta 8.ssf
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We have received the 272d number Of LIrrELL's
Lrvse ACE, with it's usual rich freight Of extracts
from the prominent English periodicals.
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2O0 BAIT d Ohio X. X bonds, 1867 80!
1000 Cheese a. o. Canal bonds, gusran-
tied by Virginia. ....-.......lOO
At the Board to-day U. S. SIS, 1867, closed al
1l6 bid, III asked.
1868, ll62 bid, 1l7s asked
Treasury 6's, 1851 bid, ll6l asked.
Maryland sc, 1851 bid, 1861 asked.
Do. Deferred, l04! bid, 1857 asked.
Quarterly 5s, S9l bid, s9I asked
Sterling, SIS, 81 bid, 97s asked.
Baltimore 6's. 1870, 1045 asked.
1890, l04 bId, los, asked
Baltimore e. Ohio r. r. Bonds, 1854, 90 bid
9Sa asked.
Do 1867, 90t bid, 81 asked.
Do. Shares, Az bid, "a asked.
BALrrmoRs, July 27--9y p m. Four new cases
and one death, by cholere IN the Alms-house to-
day. dlg ht Hfs sfi
Bosron, July 26
The brig Eliza Burgess, Capt Bowers, who
cleared at this port on the 10Th Of June for San
Juan de los Remedies, Cuba, via Portland returned
yesterday, with her ootward-bound cargo; the su-
thorites OF San Juan having refused TO allow her
TO land her cargo, in consequence of the cholera
raging in this city, news Of which had reached the
authorities. Capt Bowers laid off the port FIVE
days, and was then ordered to Havana, but he pre-
ferred returning 10 tins port.
Later accounts from Valparaiso received
here to-day, and that pretty much all the Chr
Ian vessels have taken their departure for California,
Frcights coastwise were quoted at SIS so per
ton. tf n fff
In the alms-house, since yesterday, there has
been one new case Of cholers and two deaths
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This is the title Of welhwritten historical tract
the first fsuiieton which we have received from tn
editors of La Cro~ica, giving an account Of the
origin of the present contest between the whit
and red races Of Mexico. The subject is interest
ing, and treated in so interesting manner that W.
shall return to it again
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LOCAL MATTERS.

RIrTKNHoUsE AcADEMY.-This excellent and
Aourishing institution, established by the Messrs.
Nourse, who conducted it so creditably for num-
Der of years, has passed into the. charge of Mr.,
White, who has made many improvements in the
school, and become, in the very short time he has
been among us, exceeding popular both with the
scholars and their parents. He has the services
of able assistants, and the Academy was never in
more fourishing condition. A private examina-
ton and exercises took place. yesterday afternoon
at the Academy, to which the parents and friends
Of the pupils were invited, which was of highly
gratifying character. Among the mentioned pu-
Ingle and Middleton seemed to come in for a large
share of the honors of the Academy.
AccIDENr.--A young and interesting child of
Mr.. Philip Clayton, Second Auditor of the Trea-
sury, fell from the pazzo on the second story OF
his dwelling, corner of 18th and G streets, on
Wednesday afternoon, who but for the fortunate in
tervention of high dividing wall between his and
an adjoining house, would most likely have been
killed. We are glad to learn that the injury sus
tanned is not of very dangerous character, and no
thing serious will result from the accident
The PUBLIC ScHooLs.-An examination of the
public and primary schools of our city has been
going during the present week, under the super
vision of the School Trustees, which has proved
very satisfactory to the authorities teachers, pupils,
parents and ali concerned.
A distribution of premiums took place yes
terday at the Union Chapel, in the first ward,
among the scholars Of the LIST district schools and
similar distribution takes place to-day at Odd
Fellows Hall to the pupils Of the ID district, (Dr.
Watkins
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THE NATIONAL Fast. 0.t.,
Some Of our papers have expressed surprise that
Governor Briggs, Of Massachusetts, has not re-
spopded to the Presidents proclamation for q day
Of national fasting and prayer We are assured
that the Governors reason il, that he regards that
proclamation as all sufficient, without, any sanction
OF the State authorities. In this he is undoubtedly
right No subernstoral recommendation i needed
to give weight and effect to President Tsylors
timely and proper appointment Of day Of fasting.
IL will be observed throughout New England by
the cessation OF the entire population from secular
pursuits, and by appropriate religious services.
Hososs TO Ex-PREsiDExr POLE.
The services in this city in honor Of the memory
OF the late Mr. Polk, are beginning while write,
(haltpsst three p. n.y. A procession has formed
at The City Hall, in School street, composed OF
members OF the city government and oiiccvs of the
State and United Ssases, preceded by q hsndsoms
military escort. They will move TO the MAlodecn
where, after voluntary on the organ, an anthem
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LAWS OF THE UNITED srArra
Vol. B, 10 19lR- az m

Containing the Public and General statutrs r....s
by the Congress of the United States OF Arrs-;so
from 1887 10 1877 inclusive, whether Expired r.
pesied, or IN Force, arranged in chronotosic,, ~
der, with Marginal References, beinr 4 cont;n,,s
qon Of the laws published under the inspection Of
Court Of the United States; edited bv ~, d",1.s
Sharswood, president Judge of ths Dietr;ct Court
for the county Of Philadefphia.
The profession are particularly invited to era
mine this work For accuracy, Convenience far
,angement, ana cheaPness Of price, il il believed
before the public. The Get complete In voh Si0.
July A-d&twu
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SL. Louis, July 26.

81. LOUIS, July rs.
The cholera continues on the decrease--the re-
ports Of interments made on Monday were large,
compared with those Of the next day but IN pre-
sumable that the large number reported on Monday
is owing to neglect the part of sections in maxi
ing full reports on Sundays, and carrying them
over to the next day.
The weather here is pleasant. We learn that the
epidemic is also disappearing from the neighboring
villages. In BellevilIe 2O9 deaths by cholera had
occurred since the breaking out Of the disease up TO
Tuesday.
New OaLEAss, July 81.
The steamer Alabama left here on Wednesday
for Chagres, with 800 passengers
The Cotton market continues firm; sales Of 500
bales were made yesterday Al previous rates
MONTREAL, July Is.
The Bishop of this Diocese has appointed to-
morrow, (Friday,) to be obser we'd by the members
of the Episcopalian Church, as a day Of fast and
prayer, in view of the scourge now traversing the
country. NJ
Cholcra Items.
BuFFALo, July 25--In Buffalo yesterday the
Board of Health reported 49 cases and IA deaths of
cholera--a decline from the previous day Of So
cases and IL deaths.
To-day, the interments for the twenty-four hours
ending noon numbered 49, of which % were from
cholera, and rs from other diseases.
CINCINNATI, July 26.-Fory-six interments are
reported for the twentyfour hours ending noon to-
day, by our cemeteries; Is of cholera, and 81 of
other diseases.
RocHEsrER, N. ", July 25.--In Rochester to-
day three deaths occurred.
ALBANY, N. ", July 25.-Fourteen cases and
four deaths have occurred within the last twenty
four hours.
WEST Troy, N. Y, July 25-For the week end
ing on the Gath, Is cases and deaths.
FIsHxILL, N. Y, July IS During the last three
days, II deaths.
SANDusKY Cry, Ohio, July Is. From July 23d
to July IS, As deaths.
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Correspondence Of The Republic.


Passing along Fulton stree. this morning, my eye
happened TO catch the following brief and singu-
larly emphatic announcement, written in good,
bold hand, and pasted on an awning-post, opposite
Alderman StoneaIls famous caboret:
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BALTIMORE, July 81
BALTIMORE MAHKkrs.-There have been no
transactions to-day in -four. Provisions are in re-
quest with an upward movement Wheat and
corn are firm and in demand
The inspections Of -four for the week comprise
the following kinds and quantities, viz:
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Furnished Apartments for Rent--ln small
II private family, without board, situated in the
rear of the Patent Office on Eighth street, the third
door from the corner of G, west side. =
July lift nHt
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JAMES OTIS SARGENT,
Attorney at Law,

rouRrErNT sTREET, OPPOSITE wrLLARD's HOTEL,
WILL attend to the prosecution of Claims be-
wv fore the Board of Mexican Commissioners,
Claims against the United States, and TO the trans
action of business with the various Departments
June 2s-iftf
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EUROPEAN IMniGRATioH.

Thus month after month, and year by year,
rolls the great tide OF European population to these
shores OF course, it bears upon ts waters much
poverty and heIplessneas-Aoatirx masses Of the
wreck Of European nations, weeds evidently torn
from the rocks Of the ancient world but yet, alto
gcther, IT is a hesthful tde-invgorating, sautary,
full Of great good to this young Republic.
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The friendly sons Of ST. Patrick have pessed re-
solutions in honor Of the memory of their late pre-
sdent, James Reyburn, esq, most worthy and
es,imable man. The examination of pupils at the
Free Academy has Just concluded. or one hum
dred and thirty-six candidates for admission only
fty-eight were admitted. This speaks well, either
for the fidelity Of the examiners or the neficency Of
the instructors in the public schools. refreshing
shower has just fallen. Stringent measures have
been taken to procure reports OF all csscs Of Cholera
and the daily reports viii now probably be larger
till the disease disappears. N
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NTEMOIRs D'OUTRE-TOMBE- Chateau
WI BRAND
Condolences Raphael, pages de la vingticme
annee-Lamartine.
-Repubhque Francaise, 1913, in French
and English For sale at
TAYLOR Il MAURY'S
July 10 Bcoksfove, Near Ga s
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Characfersfcs of Literature BY n. T. TUcKERMAN.
PhadepRa: Lindsay e. BIakston, l649. For
sale by Tsysr e. Marry.
The Iiternry efshines Of Mr.. Tockcrman are well
known, and tn. above pleasant volume will add to
his reputation a. painter with the pen. The
sketches of Burke and Mscsnley viii just now
command much attention, and be read with great
interest ESQ.
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SMITHS LEADING CAsEs, third American edition.
with Notes and References TO late EnQliah and
American Decisions, by J. !. Clark Hare and H.
B. Wallace, esqrs
The American Editors have carefully collated
and noticed all the decisions in the Reports of the
English and American Courts, since the publica-
ton of the former Edition Of Smiths Cases.
The work Is now offered to the Profession In an
enlarged form, enriched by numerous and import
ant additions, rendering II still more valuable and
useful to the LAWYER and the Judge