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Here ara few cnriosides Of fre insur-
aDce in France, quoted by the Petite Revue,
a. from the books Of q French Ere insur
aEes company. Il A gentleman, while
smoking had spark fall on bis coat in
which it burnt small hole, and the COM
~sny paid two francs Thirty seven csnts)
f0 the repair Of the garment. (2) A
hon, ,ekeeper placed shoulder Of veal in
a sto, g which WAS oVerheated The meat
Vas bn. mt 10 g Sinder, and the insurance
eomnany paid the value Of the shoulder.
(Thev oysN instead, to have given him 8
! cold shouIa, srP) (3-) An old Psralytie
LADY perisbed ErOGS charcoal fire, WhOse
fagoes bad oourBunie sted with her clothes
az ,d The son al d Der lady received eight
ramos as dana gss to I've dress Of his burnt
mother. az Az Guild persisted from the
efeots of q boT Of luEifer matches, with
which it played, taking nee. The parents
claimed twelve francs Rs the cost OF the
clothing Of the ljttls boy. Ghs insura ee
company paid this readily, bat refused TO
pay the expenses Of the coffin and the
fmersl, which the parents desired 10 have
refunded, as arising from the effects OF the
FIRE.
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FROm LBXING fON-

AAAANAEONf AA NAup 10.
Captain Dickson telegraph General
Ewell that General Burbridgs gave ths
rebels total defeat at Cynthians yester-
dsy morning.
The rebel loss is 80 killed and 400 pris
oners, besides the wounded. The fOros
exceeded ours.
Morgsn's eommsnd is divided aud utter
ly dsnoralizsd, and is trying to get off in
small squads. COloners Hanson snd 9i-
man are pursuing.
Morgan himself with few hundred
men ID northeast from Cynthisns.
General Burbridge, with part Of his
force, returned here.
A telegraph from Governor Brsmlette
10 General Darlington, dated Frankfort,
June 18Th, P N, says that no rebel force
is moving towards Louisville.
A gentleman from Georgetown reports
that few hours after Hobson surrendered
at Cynthisns, Burbridge attacked the
enemy, killing and capturing half
the rebel force. The enemy fed in
great confusion, crossing ths Railroad
yesterday at Psynesville. We had re-
pulsed the enemy before our reinforce
ments arrived but feltinseoure until their
arrival. A dispatch from Lexington 10
General Darlington ssys: Burbridge is
now here and reports the rebel force out
Of ammunition, and were scattered aud
utterly demOralized in the fight at Gym
thiRns.
A dispatch from Falmouth, KY this
evening, says that after the Cynihisna
defeat General Aobson and part Of his
statf were sent under guard to Falmouth,
and that the whole we're Teosptured by
scouting party and are now at Falmouth.
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Bursting Of wizards RlfLeen.Inch Gun.
The Trenton, New JerEey, American, Of
June 6!b, contains the following article:
Wards large fiteen-inch Run-Heigh-
ing forty-Eix thousand pounds, and throw
ing a double headed shot weighing eight
hundred and seventy six pounds, with
charge Of eighty pounds OF poWler-Wss
tested ct the cunning grounds on Saturday
evening, for the purpose Of firing of one
charge preparatory to the principal test
which was 10 have taken place to-day
The charge was over eighty pounds Of
powder and an immense bail Of about =. e
weight stated above. The whole WaA sent
home with tremendous force. Thgj gun
was tightly scored with heavy timEers.-
The party then SET ured themselves By 90
lug into rife pits ecne distance of. The
signal wss given, and tae explosion took
place, shaking many houses In the city,
although some two miles of. When the
dense cloud Of smoke cleared away, it was
found that the gun had burst just above
the place occupied by the charge. One
large piece, weighing some three tons, Wss
thrown o distance OF five or six hundred
yards. Another large piece was thrown
into the canal, and another into oOrDfeld
some distance of. The ground was ploWed
up by the larger fragment to the depth Of
four feet and for distance of some twenty
feet. Tie men in the rihe-pils we're COW
cred with sand, and in some instances hats
we're blown off. No person, fortunately,
received any Injury. We shall no doubt
get q more detailed account Of the cause Of
this failure. The loss is said TO be about
IS, coo.
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fort at Frankfort Ky, permission haVin,
Deea glVeDi rallied and recap ured thi
the guns rebels had taken" The resdipe
OF the dispatch Ocessioned considerable
applause and laughter.
Mr.. Norris Of Nav York, said ArRuelIes
10 whom Mr.. Cox had alluded, was Quiltv
OF crime which our laws declared to be
| piracy. He (NorFis) objected TO the Law
oeause Il was dead letter and so unjust
sDd iniquitOus ths. officers and men could
not be found willing to enfoIcs it. He
repeated that he would sweep out a law
that no msn respected, save those involved
IN the crime Of slsEery.
Mr.. Fessenden said the Constitution did
not require the passage Of the Fugitive
Slave law. He would by repeal present
laws 10 strike all the blow he could at the
institution Of Slavery, that they were q
blot and oowardly disgrace on the stat
ute book of the nation. The gentleman
from OaiO, (Cex) would take the knsp.
sack and the musket from the soldiers and
put upon them instead, chains and mana.
oies. BE supposed that the Arguelles case
vas to be made plank In the Democratic
plat orm.
The question being taken the bill was
passed Oy 82against 58.
SENATE.
Mr. Harlan presented the Joint ResoIu.
tion relating to the gseatiuE Of u1rtafu-
privileges TO the city Of Des Moines, Iowa,
which was passed.
Mr. Lane, Of Kansas, called up his reso-
luton in reference to the recognition Of
the free State Of Arkansas, and moved to
refer Il t. gsther with the credentials Of
the Senators from there, Fishback and
Baxter, to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Sumner addressed tle Senate at
length in opposition to the admission of
ArkaDsss at present into the Union and
its reported Senators and Representatives
in Congress.
Mr.. johnson replied at some length, ar.
guing that il the States in rebellion we're
out OF the Union he (Mr. sumner) was in
consistent in supporting Andrew john
ssn, Of Tennessee, IS 8 candidate for Vics
President
The resolution Of Mr.. Lane, Of Kansas,
and the credentials Of Fishbaok and Bax-
ter were, after q debate which consumed
nearly the entire session, referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
The Senate, on motion Of Mr.. Trumbull,
reoeded from its amendments to the con-
sulsr and diplOmsiic bill.
The bill authorizing the Secretary of
the Treasury to extend the Marine Hospi-
tsl st ChiesgO was called up by Mr.. Trum.
bull aud passed.
Mr.. Wilson presented certain amend. |
ments to the enrolment which, without
reading, were ordered to be printed. Ad.
journed.
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FROu PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, June 10.
The Bulletin publishes the following: /:
The Washington Republican says: An in
teiligent officer OF cavalry arrived this
morning. lie left q point, 10 miles from
the front, on Sunday forenoon, and reports
that firing was distinctly heard during
Saturday night in the direction Of Bottom
Bridge, which crosses the Cniskahominy
about two mile east from Richmond and
sevea miles north east Of Four Nils Run,
on the James River. When he left be
ssys the report had just reached the place
that Hancock, at er a desperate fight, sue
oeeded in dislodging he enemy and car
rled the bridge at the point Of the bsyone
and that he held 1t and the whole army
had successfully crossed 1T that point.
From THRARn OF THE POTOMAC.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF TIE POTONAo, I
June 1lth,
Both armies occupy their old position
about the right and center.
There has been considerable skirmish-
ing and oannoRading. No damage has
been effected by either party. The men
are well protected behind high and strong
breastWorks. Their soldiers aud ours con-
verse together.
The rebels have large gun mounted on
a rsilro d truck. 1t throws q siK-inoh
shell, and is the suhjecl Of much mirlh
among our men.
General Meade rode through this portion
Of his lines yesterday afternoon.
The railroad has been torn up by cur
troops. The rails from Dispatch Station
to White House have been carried away.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
T II =
GOVERNMENT LOAN
OF
$2OO,OOO,OOO.

This Loan is authorized by Act Of Congress o
March 9Th, 1884, which provides for its Redemp-'
ton in Coin. at any period not less than ten OF
more than forty yea.s from lie date, at the plea
sure Of the Government.
Until its Redemption, i've per cent. interest lie
to be paid semi-RnnuElly IN COIN.
Subscriptions to the Loan are received by the
National Banks in United States notes orin such
currency or other funds SIS are taken by them on
deposit at par.
It's Exemption from Stale or Local Taxation
sads from one to three per cent, per snnum to
its vHiue.
The Rate OF Interest on this loan, although but
I've per cent. in coin, is as much greater in cur
rency rs the difference between the market value
Of currency and gold.
As Rule, the five per cent. specie securities
Of ali solvent Governments are always par or
shove, and currency now funded IN the Nation
al Loan, will be worth its face in gold, besides
PyiDgR regular and liberal percentage to the
holder.
The authorized amount of this loan is Two
Hundred Million Dollars. The amount of sub
scriPtiOns reported to the Treasury at Washing
ton, up to June 4th, has been
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Yesterday Afternoons Report
FROM LOUISVILLE.

LOUISVILLE, June II.
DR.. Wheeler, o. 8. mail agent, who has
been at Frankfort dur Dg the siege before
Frankfort, st 4:3O this morning, reports
that the fgat commenced ct six Friday eVe-
ming lasting till dark, and ct intervals
during the night, the enemy approaching
from Georgetown in two forces, sgEregat-
ing I.2QO men. Seven hundred entered
OId and i've hundred New Frankfort.
They had no artillery. A small 4 FOUNDER
had been placed below the Fort to protect
our rife pits, which was captured by the
rebels, but subsequently retaken on Sat.
urday. The firing continued from IN
ths morning to P. n, with short inter-
vsls Of iutsrEup ion. The rebels made two
demands during the day Ior ihe surrender
OF the fort, both Of which were refused by
Colonel Monroe, 22i Ksntuoky, cOmmsad-
ing the fort.
The rebels abandoned the attack at four
on Saturday afternoon. By seven in the
evening they we're moving eastward. Tne
Federal loss is six wounded, one seriously.
The rebel loss is unknown. The fort was
Rarrisoned by $50 Federals, only II Of
whom were soldiers. No injury was done
70 PrankI0rt, except the bUrAiDg Of the
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barracks on the ed'e Of city on
Friday night, which was reported to be A
bridge three miles northRard.
LExTNGroH, 9;35 P. M.-Burbridge com.
pletely routed MOrgan's command 81 Cvp.
Ihiana this morning. Jack Aliens force
500 strong, which has been attacking
Frankfort, is said to be at LswTenosburT,
have traced the flight Of 800 Of MorRaufs
men, under Colonel Gilmore, to Versailles.
many Of whom hsy' thrown away their
arms, and viii probably unite with Allen.
General CarringtOn has received from
HeIntzslman dispsteh confirming tire
disaster to HobsOn and the subsequent
success Of BuTbridge.
Hen. Francis NJ Bcistow. member of
the S6th Congress, died at Eokton, Ksn-
lucky, on Friday Of heart disease.
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Tribute Of Respect TO JOsha1 II. GIddings.
A meeting Of oitiEsns of Montreal was
held at Mechanics Hall On the 9th inst,
TO adopt measures Of respect 10 the memory
Of Joshua B. Giddings. The Mayor pre-
sided. Addresses we're made by Rev. Mr..
COrdner, Rev Doctor Wilkes, A. M. Delisle,
William Wskemsa, }. ]. Day and Rev. Mr..
Bonsr. Mr.. Giddings was declared worthy
to be named With Clerkson and Wiiber.
force. The following resolutions were
made and advocated in turn, and then
adopted:
RESOLVED, That in view Of the sudden
deceAse in our midst Of Hen. Joshua X.
9iddings, United States Consul General
for British North America, and the neces,
saTy removal Of lis remains 10 the home
of his family in Ohio, before his friepds
and the public Of Montreal could offer any
testimony Of respecs to his memory, We de.
sire through this meeting to express cur
high regard for his admirable qualities of
character, and our sppreeiauon Of his
great services in the cause Of human
rights, by his sc i've and consistent oppo
sitiOO to slavery throughout q heightened
public career.
RESOLVED, That We very respectfully
tender 10 his widow and family our pro-
found sympathy in this hour OF their be-
reavement and trial, aud assure them Of
the AffeotionRte regard in which the mem
ory of Mr.. GiddiRgs is held by his many
friends in this city.
REgnLVEn Thar in tha diarbaroo ~ he
arduOus duties as United States Contul
GenerAl, his whole course o. conduct was
marked by sincere desire to secure the
utmost harmony between Canada and the
United States, and that in his personal in
-ercouTse wi h cur citizens he gained for
himself many friends, who deeply deplore |
lis loss, and sympsthizs with his family /
n their ssd bereavement; and that, ss g
mark Of respect for his memory, copy Of |
heae resolutions be transmitted to them.
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A lady in London recently lost Skye
terrier, which was afterwards found ct
dog -fanoier's. The man refused 70 give
the animal up, and the case was referred
to the police court Three Witnesses sWors
that the dog belonged to the lady, and
three others sWore that 1t belonged TO the
dog fanoier. In this dilemma The tsrrier
was put in the witness box, By order Of the
nagistrats, ana stFsightWsy gave eonoIu.
siVe testimony By snubbing the trader In
canine Aesh, sRd showing every mark Of
affection FOR his mistress. So justice TIL
umphed.
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The sliding scale Of symbolic Grief.
Punch has picture Of q worthy gentle
man calling upon al "sIFert" halter.
This dialogue gives the point Of the "iIlus-
tration :"
Customer-HA slight mourning hat
band, il you please"
Hstter-HWhst relation, sir2"
Customer-"Wife's uncle"
Hstter-"FsvOrite uncle, sir ?"
Customer-"Um-Well, yes"
Hstter-"Msy I ask, sir, are ysu men
toned in the Wilt"
Customer-'No such luck"
Hatter-(to his assistant, bTiskly)-
"Couple Of inches, John r.
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Third Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, June /,

WAsHIsGToE, June 13.
The band Of the 5Oth Ohio to mis-
serensdsd distinguished sons Of Ohio in
Washington. Secretary Chase in his res
ponse spoke very feelings of the noble
psri Ohio was taking in the present strug.
gle and the sacrifice she was laying upon
the alter of her country.
Judge Carter, Generals Schenck and
Garfield made appropriate speeches. The
whole affair did honor to the Buckeye
State.
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are stout strong fellows, and the very pic.
lures Of health. II is insulting to our
brave men that statements 60 industrio Is
ly circulated representing feebIensss and
lack Of power Of indursnes Of Southern
soldiers, should be believed. The ratlors
Of the rebel troops may not be in ss great
variety as those furnished our men, but
they have proved to be fully as nutritious.
This fact cannot be gainsaid.
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A Coppsrhoad We'll Answered.

In the cars, the other day, between Bal
timore and Washington, 9 discussion
sPrang up, IS to the prOpristy Of allowing
negroes 10 vote. Ons Of the eopperhead
participants, thinking to make outa plsIn
csse By the arssMsBtAn a5 kOmias1, said 70
his Republican antagonist; "WhSt would
ycu think IT, at the next election, you we're
70 go to the polls and cast vote for Geo.
D. Mcclellan, and big, black Niger we're
to 90 ne up alongside Of you and cast one
for Abe Linooln2"
The Republican reflected little and re-
piled Well, I'd think the niger had 9
d-n sight more sense than hGd.D
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FOREIGN NEWS.

CAPE RACE, June 49,
The steamship Belgian from Liverpool
the I'd and Londonderry Sd, passed here
yesterday.
She brings five days latter news. News
unimportsnt.
On the lst in the House Of Commons the
Government was defeated BY about ten
majority.
Cotton, steady and unchanged.
Bresdstufs, firm, upward tendency.
Provisions, steady.
Consols 90s@904.
American 5tOcks-Ill. c. shares 29927
discount; Erie 65659.
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FROm CINCINNATG

UIR0IANAfI, June I3.
Further reports OF the fight yesterday
represent the rebel lossss at 800 killed and
wounded, and about 700 prisoners. Bur
bridge is supposed to be pursuing the
remnant Of Morgsn's command.
The loss to the Kentucky Central Rail-
road is estimated at 100000. There
were locomotives and seventy CARS
at Lexington, which are reported unin-
iurei
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The boy-Iife Of General Grant is soon TO
be laid before the AmCricaE public IN two
Wa rks By different authors and separate
pu' blishers, under the titles The Tanner
Be '" and HThe Hero Boy" The Apple
tor 8 announce life IF the late General
Nj tshell, under the title Of "The Errand
Bon =
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The Chicago Tribune, sIlu1irg to the
blunder made at Cleveland in nominating
candidates for President and Woe Presl-
dent both residents Of the same Stste,
says; probably every person in the
Cleveland meeting knew that Cochrane
and Fremont were both from the same
State. They doubtless thought the Con-
st;tution would be satisfied il they were Of
different politics"
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A man fifty years old, VINO has cut kia
hair regularly, Will have removed from
his head over thirteen feet or tRiee hia
own length. OF the beard, twenty Eve
years shaving takes OF eight fest. Fhla
cutting and shaving is attended with Z
great increase Of the juices Whioh hour
ishes the hair, part Of which is lest By
evaporation from the stumps Of the hair.
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Three match manufactures In Boston,
owned By one man, consume twenty 0orda
Of wood and five hundred pounds Of bria-
stone per day. Under the new tAriR sG
one cent per box, the owner pays 10 ths
Government one thousand four Hundred
dollars . dey in taxa.
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II Grant isn't victorious, he moves just
az if he we're, and, if Lee isn't wOrsted,
his movements are eKsctly what they
would be il he had been.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

lHDIAHAPOLIs, June Y.
The ratification meeting over the, ,Hapi-
nations Of the Baltimore COnVentid st
night, was largely attended Il wa ad-
dressed by Governor Morton and other
prominent SPEAKERS.
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General Grant is vigorously using the
the spade. We trust that his diggings will
be Of more value than the richest ore Of
Californis or Idaho.
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MORNING LEADER
TUESDAY 1IORNING. JUNE II. 1854.
The OhiosgO organ OF treason does no

The Chiosgo organ OF treason does not
like the platform adopted BY the Baltimore
National Union Convention. JeR. Davis
won't like Il either. The Times don't like
the candidates, and neither does jeff
Rebels and traitors hate Lincoln and the
Union, s0d that's why the Chicago Times
don't like the action Of the Baltimore Con.
Vention.
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