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No sooner had he repeated the word with
the great emphasis he did, than Bran was up
on him. He sprang and licked his face
howled-barked, as if mad-jumped back,
and then up again on the strangers breast
licked him-cried. He seemed trying, the
great, beautiful animal, to climb and paw all
over him; but now the strangers arms were
about him; his brown curls and moustache
were in Bran's shaggy coat. He forgot my
presence and laid his head ON Bran's neck,
his arms still holding the immense dog
against his breast, and Bran motionless, ex-
cept his tail, which whipped from side to side
in ecstasy, while he moaned in the sadness of
perfect happiness. He had found his master.
On the same evening that Bran found his
master, Mr.. Manton told me, as we were re-
turning to the house, that exactly two years
before he was on his way in a small brig to
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pay of the whole loan. large amount OF
bonds has already been delivered and cotton
received in exchange, according TO agreement.
There ID, apparently, increased facility for
running the blockade, and the difference be-
tween the delivery price Of cotton in the South
ern ports and that obtained for II in Liverpool
may stimulate the purchase of bonds; indeed
the principal buying for the last week has been
on Liverpool account There are also, as we
have before stated, other negotiations in prog
ress, TO which we shall probably before long
have again to refer.
Four new paddle steamers, built Of steel aud
of great speed, we're about ready TO leave Liv-
erpool to run the blockade. Tnev are the Bad.
ger, Let Her B, Fox, and Let Her Rip, and
were bUdlt for the service.
Mr. Dayton, the American Minister in Paris,
has intimated the readiness OF his Government
TO receive q Minister from the Emperor OF
Mexico.
The Paris Moniteur of the 2ist March says
GSome journals announce the discovery OF q
new conspiracy against the life Of the Empe-
ror."
The elections in the LIST and 5th conscriptions
Of Paris resulted in the choice OF n. Cabnot
and GARNER Pages, opposition candidates, by
large majorities.
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CONGRESSIO
CONGREss.-FIR SESSION.
TUESDAY, April 5.

TUESDAY, April }.
SENATE.-Mr. Harris, from the Judiciary
Committee, reported back the bill to amend the
act to provide for the collection of taxes in
insurrectionary districts, with amendments
MIR. Harding, from the Committee on Public
Lands, introduced a bill granting the right of
pre- emption TO certain settlers on lands in CAL
tornia
Mr. Harris introduced a Joint resolution.
which was adopted, extending the time from
six 10 twelve months for the publication Of the
Supreme Court decisions for the past year III
view of the fact that the court has but recently
appointed Reporter.
Mr.. Powell called up his reso ton requiring
OF the Secretary OF War to transmit to the
Senate all orders issued from his department
Of churches, or houses, or other property be-
Ion gng to Christian denominations, q list of
the property SO taken, &c.
Mr.. CONFESS said he did not believe the reso-
lu'ion would subserve any public interest and
moved to Law 1t on the table.
The motion was carried-yeas q, nays IL.
The Senate then went into executive session.
After a short time spent therein the Senate
resumed public business.
On motion OF Mr. Hale, the folio wing was
adopted:
Re solred, That the Secretary of the Interior
be instructed TO inform the Senate if since the
passage of a law creating the office of warden
of the Jail in the District of Columbia, there has
been any neglect or refusal of the Marshal of
the District to execute the laws OF the District
or judgments of the courts.
HoUsE.-Mr. Arnold, of Illinois, from the
Committee on Roads and Canals, reported a
bill amendatory Of the post route act of July
II, 1862, and authorizing two bridges to be built
over the falls of the Ohio, with view of con-
meeting the railroads of Indiana and Illinois
with those of Kentucky.
Mr.. Arnold and MIR. Mallory both spoke in
favor Of the measure, insisting upon the com.
mercial and military importance of the meas.
Mr.. Moorhead moved TO lay the bill on tie
table, which motion was disagreed to-yeas 81,
nays e.
After further proceeding, the bill was recon-
mitted to the committee on Roads and Canals.
On motion CT Mr.. Hooper the Committee of
Ways and Means were instructed to inquire
into the expediency of reporting bill imposing
an additional duty on foreign wool
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plished instructor Of youth is from pnilaa.,
Phia: and was invited 70 the District by Herr
u. Cooke, Esq, veetrymau OF ST Johns
date Government agent for the 5 10 bonds J ans
other prominent gentlemen of thai prsiss.
worthy church, for the purpose of educatin~
their own children and those OF their frisnaS
and attempting TO create a higher educations;
standard than exists at present in the Distr;c,
OF Columbia. A beautiful and commodioas
school room is soon, we understand. 70 BE-
built for him by these gentlemen. This remind.
us Of the new, beautiful and nearly Composed
edifce standing on the very beautiful iot ON
which the church fronts, which, we were told
this crowd of young people by St. Johns con.
gregaton, and soon 70 be opened and occupied
Verify, we should think such school in nerd
OF most spacious accommodations. Mr.. A
Hyde was then introduced by the rector, as oos
whose interest in the Sunday School entsrprisa
was known 10 all present He rose and pro
ceeded TO speak happily and effectively, relstins
some interesting anecdotes in the course OF bis
address. Mr.. II. remarked humsrously thar
his friend the rector, ought not to have tnsistas
on his doing double duty; slluding to his having
charge Of the instrument by which the verv
sweet voices of the children were accomp,niey
One piece sung by them struck us particularly
The words were, we think, There's a light Ia
the window for thee" Part OF It was a .ssolo"
by the clear, penetrating, musical voice OF q
little creature who stood quietly and modesuy
at Mr.. HIS elbow as he sat at the instrument
and hardly reaching above it In tallness. The
nv the hundreds Of Children present toss sSss
The effect was very good. Then followed the
distribution OF premiums by the rector; and 60
closed this very interesting and pleasing scene.
We have since heard that the lady teachers of
ST. JOINTS Sunday School intend holding q
Fair" and "StTawberry Festival" in the
pleasant month Of June, for the benefit OF the
Sunday School room above mentioned. We
hope the "fair" ladies will meet with the liberal
patronage they deserve. As 8 slight drawback
to the above, we are sorry to add (pro reyitdfis
cd0sa) that the interior Of the church edidce
n inn, iaa In osp ~lsa:t.
presents, in certain respects, q rather foriorn
aspect but we are happy to learn that, through
the zeal and energy Of the vestry, 1t Il sooo 70
be repaired, improved, and materially eaiarged,
for the accommodation OF the numerous families
who are now pressing for pews more rapidly
than the vestry can re ably supply them.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS,
FURTHER CONCERNING FORESTS
RAID
HE II REPORTED AT POUND GAP WITH
TEN THOtSAND MOUNTED MEN

CINCINNATI, April i.--Apprehensions of a
rebel raid into Kentucky still exist, notwith.
standing the assurances of the military autho
rites. Forrest, Faulkner and Mccullough,
with ten thousand mounted men. are in the
W, stern part of the State, and an equal force is
collecting al Pound Gap. Morgan is under
stood to be preparing for raid between those
two points
This portends 4 series o. in vasions and COM
binations that will give great trouble.
We have Memphis date to the LIST INST Per.
sons arriving from the interior report detached
bodies Of rebels occupying positions in Ten
nessee in numbers.
Chalmers rebel force, though not himself
arrived, was at Grand junction on Sunday
last, and were there on Tuesday morning in
numbers stated to amount to twenty five hun
dred.
It was also reported that Nicely was at the
same time q, Bolivar with fifteen hundred to
two thousand men at other places.
The Confederate soldiers had made their ap.
rearance and some depredations were lately
committed up the fernando road. They lead
to the belief in the presence CT guerrillas.
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OFFICERS DISMISSED THE SERVICE.

OFFICERS DISMISSED THE SERVICE.
The following named officers have been tried
by court-martials recently held within the lines
of the Army of the Potomac:
Lieut.. Col. A. S. Austin, chief commissary of
subsistence, cavalry corps, tried for being ab.
sent without leave. was found guilty, and sen.
fenced to be dismissed the service OF the United
States.
Second Lieut. T. F. Null, 18th New Jersey
volunteers, was found guilty of violating the
a5th Article OF War, conduct unbecoming an
officer and gentleman, and conduct to the pre-.
judice Of good order aud military discipline
Sentenced to be cashiered.
Major James F. Ry An, 63d Pennsylvania VOL
unteers, found guilty Of conduct prejudicial to
good order and military discipline, and sen.
fenced to be dismissed the service of the United
States. ....-.
The sentences in the cases of the above. named
officers have been approved, and they cease to
belong to the military service Of the United
States. ..
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ALEXANDRIA AFPAIRs.-The weather we
nave had has had its effect upon the fisheries.
Fewer shad and herring have been caught
thus far, in the Potomac by the OILERS than
usual. There are only three or four fishing
landings worked, and they have done but little.
At a meeting OF the Board OF Pilots Of this
place on Saturday evening, Pilot licenses for
the Potomac and its tributaries were granted
to Joseph Denty, Stephen M. Huntington,
James Hammond, James L Adams, James
Scott and John Wallace.
During the month of March, there were is.
sued from the Clerks Office of the County
Court of this County twenty three marriage Ii
cepses-Gd.ette,
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MAINLAND ELECTIoN.-1o morrow, the 9Th
instant, q general election will take place in
the State of Maryland to determine whether a
Convention shall be held to revise and amend
the State constitution, and at the same time to
choose members to compose such a Conven-
ton In case majority OF the voters shall cast
the SURFACES in favor Of it. the object being to
abolish the institution of slavery within the
limits of that State.
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GLORIOUS NEWS FROM CONNECrI.
CUT.


Governor Buckingham Triumphantly Re-
elected-UniOn Majority Probably Ten
Thousand.
HARTFORD, CONN, April 4, 30 D. m.-The
indications now are that Buckingham is re-
elected Governor by ten thousand MAJORITY
The gains are very large over last year.
GsEcoNn DISPATCH
NEW HAVEN. April The following eight
towns in this county give Union majorities
Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Meridian, North
Braniord. North Haven, Orange, and Wood
bridge. The following give Democratic maiori-
ties Bradford, Cheshire, Naugatuck, Oxford,
SEYMOUR, Walhngford, and Waterbury. Ali
of the form er give increased ma tiles, and all
CT the latter reduced maiorities. New Haven
elects two Union Representatives. The senator
from the 18th district is elected.
THIRD DISPATcH.l
DASGCRY, April 4.-The majorites in the
following towns are, Danbury. 2a7 Union
majority: Bethel, g. Union ma jority; Ne W Fair
field, 81 Democratic majority; Brookfield, 50
ic majority; Ridsefield, SO Union majority:
Greenwich, el Democratic majority-five
Union gain.
TFoCRTH DIsPATCH.l
NEW HAVEN, April 4-Morris Tyler, Union
is elected MAJ or by 50 majority in vote Of
ASIA. The whole ticket has been carried by
the Union men.
EFIPTH DIsPATCH1
HARTFORD, April 4.-Hartford county, with
exception Of three towns, gives Buckingham
1873; Seymour, 6,5OI-a gain of about I,Ol5
over last year. Almost every town in the
States yet heard from gives Buckingham an
increased majority over last year.
FURTHER OF THE CONNECTICUT
ELECTION.
HARTFORD, Conn, April 5.-The Senate of
the State will probably stand-Union, IL; dem
ocratic, g. The Legislature will be about three
quarters Union.
The indications now are that Governor
buckingham is reelected by eight thousand
majority.
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UNION VICTORY IN,OHIO.

CLEVELAND, April 5-The city election yes
terday resulted in Union majority of I,50o
The vote was light
CINCINNATI, April Sat the election for
city officers, held Neutrality-suspicious. three fths
OF the vote polled-the Union majority was
about AGO.
Returns from interior towns meagre Ian.
caster gives 50 Union maj ,rity; Dayton. 800
majority; Cleveland, 1880. The Democrats
carry Columbus
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SI(t)ID EDITION.
4 OCI6OK r. II.
MayENENTs nF GENERAI GRANT

MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL GRANT.
Lieutenant General Grant Is on the wing
again. He arrived in this city yesterday from
Fortress Monroe, spent q few hours in consul
tation with the Secretary OF War and this
morning started for the Army Of the Potomac.
Major General J. p. Sheridan, formerly di .
vision commander In the army of the Cumber-
land, but now ordered TO the command of the
Army OF the Potomac, accompanied General
Grant to the front.
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THE VERY LATEST NEWS |!
AND FRoNTHs
MOST RELIABLE AUTHORITY
p. J. Ellie W &c Co,
$40 SEVENTH STREET,

It's no use talking, we have got the inside track
and we are bound to keep it for the benefit of our
friends We have Just received
10 dozen Goats SPOOL COTTON, which we will
sell at 81 a dozen.
go dozen Perry's very fine WATER TWIST, a.
good as Coats, warranted l5o yards. at 50 cents
per dozen,
200 boxes HOOKS and EYES, gross each, 20 cents
per box,
600 ps pers American PINS. S cents per paper
80 90 assorted EEEDLES at cents per paper
No speculator need apply. Only a package to
each family.
An additional new stock of Plain Ornamental
Gilt and Fancy PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS, tt a
pretfiest STYLES we have ever had. We are still
selling at our usual low prices, yet are paying
y 50 per dozen advance: is smussng to see how
marching, but We are bound TO keep the track.
P J. BELLEW 4 Co,
S101th street. 3 doors south Of
ap4lw Odd Fellows Hall
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A prGIIIsTIC REFrGEE.

Last evening, party Of nine refugees from
Richmond, presented themselves at the Pro-
yost Marshars Office, eight of whom were re-
leased and sent North, upon taking the oath
The ninth, who gave his name as Jeremiah
Denehee, when asked to take the oath, swore
he would not do ii, and when informed that he
would be sent to the Old Capitol he squared
OF and wanted to show fight but was soon
cooled down. and committed to the prison
ahova.narnoA
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onion Victory m Princeton, MI
FRrscRT0E, n. j.. April t.-The election for
I MON ticket is elected. Hezekiah Mont =;
eiected mayor by 80 majority. The democratic
ma}ortty last year was 30.
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THE WILKES COURT MARTIAL,

THE WILKES COURT MARTIAL
The court is engaged to-day in the reading of
documentary evidence, consisting of Dispatch
es TO the Navy Department from the command
ers Of vessels in Admiral Wilkes fleet, and from
Admiral w. to his officers. The defence offer
these dispatches as evidence to prove the met
ficiency Of the feet, to show that many Of the
vessels were in ieaky condition and unfit for
sea ser vice
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SECOND DIsPATCHl
Matter Girls.

PHILADELPHIA, April 2.-Governor Curtin
has signed the bill passed yesterday by the
Safe Legislature, to prohibit the sale OF liqnor
or the employment Of female walters in pla res
OF amusement in this city, and requiring all
lroprietors OF shows, exhibitions. or concerts to
t. Ike out licenses.
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A VALUABLE LEASE FOR SALE-OFYfCE
Office No. $50 Iath street, containing four rooms
gas. &c. a mos. desirable location for asy bust
ness. is for sale. Apply Immediately TO SWEENV
& CO., Real Estate Brokers, corner 18th and SITS
e.
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I'm pOrtant Movement

ST. LOUIS, April 3-Private advices from
Little Rock say General Steele and his forces,
ioeO strong, left that place for the South on
Ia 2Sa. They will unite with the troops from
TOT. smuh at some point in the south western
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CHILDREN AND INFANTS wARDRoBE
~ AND
LADIES' UNDER GARMENTS

Ihave a complete and handsome assortment Of
French and home manufacturing of Infants Girls
Dresses, Gowns, &c. the rsest stock ever oiee-d
in this city.
Ladies' exclusively have charge Of this depsc.
deviation Also, the latest styles Of Cioaks, Si'i
Nantes, Lace Points, shayls Embroideries Black
'"e lowest new 'o'N s. NJ MEYEhBERG.
tLatp S. 4 W MeyenbergD
A. Market Space be ween eth and 8th SITS,
ap5-lw under the Avenue HOUSE.
ID MAYORS OFFICE, April S, 1854.
, PROPOSALS will be received ut this Office until
l. o'clock Saturday, the 9th instant for srs
ding, and crawling 81 street east, from street
Mayor may deem necessary
The gravel to be of quality approved by the
Commissoner and Assistant Commissioners
ing to four inches at the gutter line when rolled
and TO he well raked of stones of improper size
and we'll rolled with a heavy roller.
Bidders will state the price per cubic yard for
cutting or filing that which may require the most
There will only one be allowed, and square ysri
tor graveling
The superiuous earth if any, to be placed where
the COMMISSIONS of the Fifth Ward may direct,
and II" part of the appropriation will be paid the
contractor without certificate gned by the Com
missioner and Assistants, certifying the work has
been done i'll a satisfactory manner, and accordn.
10 the contract.
COMMISSIONER Of the Fifth Ward.
WM N9TTiNGHAN,
ap Std Assistants.
GOVERNMENT SALE OF FLOUR BARRELS.
viii be sold at the Q. 5. Bakery; Ais.andri..
VA On FRIDAY, April sth, at Ii o'clock. .. 10,
Terms cash in Government funds
ap.5St Captain aud c. $. v.
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Missouri Election.

ST. LoCis, April 4.-Incomplete returns in.
cicate the election OF Joseph 8. Thomas, the
radical candidate for Mayor, by from 1890 10
2, 500 majority. -
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LOCAL NEWS.

PRELIMINARY Enthusiastically after
noon at o'clock the parties arrested for the
late extensive burglaries committed had pre-.
liminary hearing before Justice Thompson at
the Second Ward station. Mr.. S Phillips ap-
peared rs counsel for the defence. The follow
ing named persons identified portions OF the
property king Il Burchell, q dne otfice chair,
the cigar drawers Of the store, lot of boxes
from which the cigars had been taken; lost over
500. Thomas ,Finnall, q lot of clothing; lost
over O., 900. John Brown, tools valued at over
$50 loss not known. n. Green, q keg of butter;
loss over $500. Mrs. Hawkins q pair Of scales
and a marked ham; loss about $500. J. W.
Iced, q small lot of tools; loss not known.
There still remains very large quantity of
property to be identified, some of which is
marked, other not marked. All this property
identified was taken from the house of Rich'd
Lazenby. Some of that taken from P1ummer 8
has also been identified, Wig BY Kaiser Co.,
i've boxes champagne, six bottles whisky, g
box of onions; loss &l7S. Coburn & Son. .
bride, g whip and lock. Thos. Finnall, lot of
clothing. Mrs. Hawkins, lot Of bacon. Jus
tice Thompon heard the evidence and sent eight
of them to Jail for q hearing, and held John
Claiborne to bail in $500.
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NEW YORK, April a.-The subscriptions 70
the ten forty loan, at the First National Bank.
to-day, were $3.50 900.
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DEsEgTERs TO BE SHOT


The court martial OF which Lieutenat Colonel
A. b. Chapman. 57th New York volunteers, Is
president, now in session at the headquarters,
Is, Division, I'd Corps Army Of the Potomac,
tried James Randolph, company K, l5sth
Pennsylvania volunteers, and William Col
Inns, Co. q, 69,h New York volunteers, upon
the charge Of desertion. They were found
guilty and sentenced "to be shot to death with
musketry." The sentences have been approved
ard Will be carried into effect on Friday, the
18th instant. at such hour after II as the Di.
vision Commander may designate, in the pres
ence OF so much of the Division to which the
prisoners belong as can be properly assembled
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PRICE or GOLD.

BY the Peoples Line.
NEW YORK, April So 80 q. m.-6old orene
at 67s.; 10 q. m. 67aai; 1a m, o. xa67x
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The Pirate Alabama.

NEW YoRK. April a.-The pirate Alabama
was q ths Cape OF Good Hope on the i9th Of
Febeuaxy. Thirty Of the crew we're sick with
{sli0w teysy.
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The Great INFLAMMATION.

NV aohk, April AT the opening of the
ceremonies OF the Sanitary Fair to-da1 thsrs
Was an imposing procession Of m iiit.:y, r az
men, &c. II was OF immense length The
s'reets were thronged, and much enthns,.sm
E:.s manifested.
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tCoMNuNICATED
ST. JOINS, g koRGErowN.-The annual ceie
bration OF the very large and Honrishing Sun
day School attached to this venerable and
highly prosperous church took place on the
afternoon Of Easter day. Seldom has a more
impressive and pleasing spectacle been wit.
messed in our naighboring burgh Of George
town. 1t was a beautiful sight to see SO many
happy children (three or tour hundred, appa.
r.ntly,) gathered in one dense. joyous, and ex.
cited mass. while parents, relatives, and friends,
leaning from the large old galleries above,
shared their juvenile delight A superb Easter
Offering, presented las we gathered from the
preliminary remarks Of the rector anony-
whose name had been withheld, graced two
large tables, which were completely covered
with these elegant premiums, in the form OF
books, in which the name Of each scholar had
been carefully inscribed, from the oldest to the
youngest. These costly gifts, and the beautiful
eladness Of Easter, presented yery ple e i
spectacle. The rector, tthe Rev. Mr.. Filling
hastl after prayers and an opening piece BY
the choir, read very touching and beautiful
from the pen Of pious lady attached to the
Methodist church in Georgetown, and pub.
lished, we understood him to say, In the
article must have been gratifying to the Jealous
and efficient superintendent, Mr. J. Marbury,
il. and TO the entire corps of teachers, from the
enthusiastic allusions TO their fidelity and zeal;
especially so, 4s coming from member Of
another Denomination. DR.. MackIe, OF the De-
par,ment OF State, recently returned, as we
understand, from special embassy TO some q
the South American States, held the large audi.
enee spell bound by an address whose beauty
and paihos could hardly be surpassed: We
knyn that he is vestryman OF 81. JOINS
Church. MT. Phipps followed In an excellent
address He was introduced BY the rector a.
having lately come to reside In Georgstown.
and as one who would be /" welcomed ~ iS
citizens a having done good service In q dis.
tant city Ia the cause Of the Church and Sunday
School, both by his tongue and PEN We have
eiace jsayned that tbis eminent and accVW.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
FROM BUENOS AYRES.

NEW YORK, April "A letter from Buenos
Ayras, dated the 18th of February, states that
the crown and purple had arrived for the coro-
nation of Lopez as Emperor of Buenos Ayrss.
The United States Gunboat was at Buenos
Eyres.