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, CARD.-TO THE CITIZENS OF

CARD.-TO THE CITIZENS OF
~ NANCHESTER-On the nth instant a card
appeared in the Tunes and Di~pHcd over the sig
nature OF James A. Gentry. In that he attempts 10
WeIies upon us Some of his statements are go no.
toriously indccurut that We feel compeledto con-
tradct them.
lie attempts to invalidate our account Of tho ar
fair by ntimating that we did not give the iacts
of IN case as they occurred. We deny II. and Will
now prove the truth Of what we sald before. ,
We stated in our card Of the 10th instant mat
Welles was called before the court wlthonl MS &C
cusers being allowed to conf ont him when the
case was called. Mr.. Hancock, the officer who ar
rested him. and to whom Wclles confessed his
guilt, was present. and attempted to give testimony
against him, but was prevented.
In the face Of these facts Mr.. Gentry asserts that
Presiding Justice Morgan called the case three
times, and no one appeared 10 accuse Tue pr
soner. ,, -,
Again Mr. Gentry states that we g knew when
the trial was to occur. We d" most uHt4"lr"rnHy
and .mphnticnliy dtny we knew any snch nlny;
be called during the afternoon In regard to IL wo
received no official notice, and did not know the
trial had begun until the prisoner was dis
charged. ~
the statement made by Nr. Gentry. Mr., GENTRY
states farther that he did not have any oiFctdt in
formation of the guilt Of Welles; very well;
Welles had conf,ssed his guilt 10 Mr.. Gentry and
a man As such, he bound by law TO prosec ute
him otherwise he became apdrtrtpS cTtmr,S.
In conclusion, We assert again that LfOhtddS
WELLS was discharged from prison by Magiste-
rial Court which never notlhed his accuscrs When
his case was called, Mr.. Hancock, who was pre-.
sent, had sufficient testimony to convict him, a.id
attempted it, but was not allowed TO doso
statements b. II. MORRISSETT,
auls-t X. H. BEAZLEY.
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DIED.

On Sunday morning. the I'D Of July, at tho resi-
d"nce OF his uncle, james Gait, Eel, N the thirty
nth wear Of his age. THOMAS TAYLOR, edrs
son OF Mary b. and the late William Gait, OF Glen
arvon. Fluvanna county, Va.
Stanton papers please copy.
In Manchester, on Friday morning. August Eth
rRlEI. NJ, NTH son of Fanny and the late join
Merritt.
The funeral will take place from his mothers
residence, summers street, near Decatur, THIS
saturday EVENING at ) O'Clock. The friends 81
the family, aud hos" of George sharpe, \. J. sim.
mons, and II. w. Craig, are requested 10 attend
without further notice.
Suddenly, at o'clock, 4. on yesterday,
CHARLES ElDbELL, in the ihirtieth year OF his
ege.
His funeral will take place at o'clock To- DA Y
from his residence broad street, opposite Old
Fair Grounds.
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SHIPPING.


NOR NEW YORK.-The SARATOGA
i leaves THIS Saturday. MORN. <aEA
Passsss Including meals dIedaE8
state ROOM by this expeditions and
superior ship, reduced TO TEN DOLLARS.
Steering passage, only Five DOLLARS.
Rates OF freight. either 10 or from New York, are
as moderate as by other lines. --..
an ls-lt GARRET i. WATSON.
DOR BALTIMORE, SAVANNAH,
Il AND BOSTON. -POWHATANH11 =
STEAMBOAT COMPANY. SEMI rS
WEEKLY LlNE.-Leaves Richmond
every WEDN ESDAY and SUNDAY.-Leaves baia
more every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY.
The steamer STATE OF MARYLAND Captaiit
THOMAS TRAygRs, will leave here at O'CLOCK
A. M. SUNDAY the 10th instant.
Freight received FRIDAY and up to O'CLOCK
p. NJ, SATURDAY.
This steamer has splendid saloons, state rooms
and passen niger accommodations.
Passage, meals included, 50.
For freight or passage apply TO ,r,,,p
DAVID& WILLIAM CUEkiEt
ALL ., " Fifteenth street.
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R.ntsr, p,ol -. W., an''iohrsF',
sI'' i'sai Es'ate Agsns.
(tOMMyoaToErps
vaiuaPIs pp.I ~ ~ y, Lror ERY
RICIIN0SD agp ~ MN -, g ~ iBk 'lIf ~
hDJACEyT TO SAID ciTyh NV r ~ SIDNEY,
~ the circuft Conf ~ Ihe cIt, ., ~ % 1ecrss
Donnced ON the ~ IuIv I.ss q. -, h't"Hl"hG pro-
son sna on 90 70, IN ths case ~ Andnr.
.,1,,d NJ 80 80 ~ nn''ls"h' &C. ne unisr-
80, -, =" -" - ei'IsDs aFpoih'sa comm ..oA-
,nr,,nr -, H. WI pi.s.ei - sall ~ pnhAs
a. TTIsn.v = ~ ~ tne hTs'f as'.rtsef,
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EyERYVHERE.-E

ssr- MALARIA EVERYWHERE. - Rarely
has there been season as fruitful as THIS OF naia'
lions discusses Not only on the praries and in the
valIsys of the West; not merely in all the old
baunts OF Fever and Ague and Bilious Remittent
Fever have these prostrating diseases been usually
yirulent; but they have extended to towns and
cities never before infested with them, and have
even ascended the mountains and attacked thou
sands of people supposed 10 have been placed by
the laws Of Nature above their reach. Hence We
are compelled to admit that fatal element per-
vades the Universal Air this season, and should at
once resort to the only approved preventive of Its
consequences,
HOSTETTEES STOMACH BlTTERS,
a tonic so potent, antiseptic perfect an altera
tive 80 irresistible and stmuan 30 pure, that II
enables the human system TO resist and battle all
the predisposing causes OF disease. With the con-
adencc that one clothed in incombust!ble garments
might move among blazing buildings, the man who
arms himself against malaria with this powerful
d.fenSire medicine may walk fever scourged dis
trict fearless OF its insalubrious atmosphere The
ilternttents and remittcnts at present SO general
in all parts Of the country may be but the forerun-
ners Of deadlier scourge now on its way west
ward from the far east. Prepare the system with
HOSTETTERS BITTERS
for successful battle with the mephitic causes OF
all tyide,nics. Be wise in time. Sold every
where-Ee,o York World, November g. 1895.
HI ls-eoa2w
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

HS- COYNER'S SPRINGS.-This desirable
WATEEING.PLACE
Is now
OPEN FOR THE RECEPTION OF VISITORS.
Passengers leaving Baltimore, Richmond. or re
tersburg by
MORNING TRAINS
arrive at the Springs |" Tea.
TWO TRAINS PASS DAILY,
COMMUNICATIONS BY TELEGRAPH,
cast and west,
at the command of visitors.
WILLIAM II. FRY,
ou,s ., Proprietor.
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The foundation of a new Episcopal Me-
thodist (southcrn) church was laid in Bal
timorc on Thursday afternoon. Rev. Mr..
Hall, formerly of Danville, Va, was one OF
the ministers present and officiating.
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BY Reguault 4 Co.. Auctioneers.
Main street. beSwaen Eighth and Ninth

BY Regnault Co.. Anctioneers,
Main street. between Eighth and Ninth.
FURNITURE, &c, AT AUCTION
4 Wewill sell by auction, 1t our store. sATUR-
DAY MORNING, 18th instant, at 10 o clock,
MAHOGANY and ROSEWOOD JENNY LIND
BEDSTEABS,
MAHOGANY WARDRQBEs, 49,
CAEE-sEAT CHAIRS,
MAHOGANY and WALNUT MARBLE.ToP
CABINETS,
MAHOGANY DINING TABLES,
CRIBS,
WALNUT HATRCLoTn. SEAT SOFA,
CASE.sEAT ROCKING CHAIRS,
MAHOGANY HAIRCLoTH-sBAT ROCKING.
CHAIRS,
GREEN LEATHER LOUNGE,
sLoAT's PLANTATION SEWING MACHINE,
ENCLOSED WAsHsTANDS,
HIP BATH,
CIGAR SHOWCASE,
MIRRORS,
MARSEiLLES QUILTS, Sc.
guI7 REGSAULT 4 co, Auctioneers, &c.
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Thank you, friends of the Bristol gazette.
We would that you could make everybody
consider the Dispatch zone of the best pa
pcrs published.'
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BY Harrison, Goddin s Apperson,
Bankers, Brokers. and Real Estate Agents.

V'HE VALUABLE AND CONVE-
/ NIENTLY- LOCATED FARM CALLED MON
TR0SE,r ONE MILE EAST OF RICHMOND, CON
TANNING TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY ACRES,
For LEASE AT AUCTION. AT the request OF Dir
Charles T. Williams we shall lease out for one
year on SATURDAY, ths 18th August, 1880, At
% clock. =. NJ. tho premises, the beautiful farm
called NONTROSE." located as above. IL CON
ttns two hundred and fifty acres. the greater part
uf which is cleared land in line heart, and admira-
bly, adaVtsd tn wheat and other crops. The dwell.
ing IL large, and we'll adapted for large family.
The barns stables, &c, are sufficient for the use Of
the place It's nearuess 10 the city would make II
AZ excellent market and dairy farm, Tor when
purpose it i peculiarly well adapted.
TERMS: Made known Al the hour 81 renting:
HARRISON, G0DDlN APPERSoN,
an IA AuctioncPrs.
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by Grabbs 4 Williams, Auction e.,
Northwest corner IL Main and Eleventh '.isf'.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

BRICK RESIDENCE AND NACA%T'L ~ y"
SECOND STREET, B.TWEE CLAY AAp ..'''''.
FOR SALE At AUCTION w" W.! SELL =. e.,
ton on the premises, on MONDAY =tH III ~.
At o'clock, i, VI The handsome 1851, ~. .l /.
DESCb located a. above described, "la ..,-sg.a
Joining TO-. The house has s,y<D r'"E.,, go VA.
kitchen IA ROOMS, stable, SC. 80 - ", ID.
the premises The house j. IN ace ,..'' Il. -.
been recently painted AMI rers'rrj. ~, ,t.
front OF s. feet, and wlh b. sold - va. ,.rNa
yided. The premises are ADORNED W."
Tskx. '0 A. ,si, 81" "uaCBBS ( wILL!Ah>,
81, ~ saw AuIlva.s.'
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FoENEY says of the new platform that it
"bclies" the hearts and insults the man.
hood of the southern people. oh, dear.
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BY Harrison, Goblin Il hpp"rou,
Bankers. Brokers, and Real Estate AGENT.

HANDSOME FRAME TENEMENT
II ~ SIDNEY, on CUMBERLAND, NETWEfT
CHERRY AND CrLVBHr STREETS. FOR SALE
At AUCTION. Will be- Hu.I AZ agr,.uu. uu t.a
premises, on WEDNESDAY, "a u August. l..a. :.
. clock, y. " the very nos: and r0uy"nl'ut. 2.
arranged RESIDENCE located A. above, ung .a
the occupancy u Mr X. + Johnson. IL cun,a".
five rooms, with rear and front Yortico>, sui 'aa
usual out. houses and IN periec. repair, ADD hery
painted.
TERMS: One third cash; balance a. four ana
.ig h months for ncgotag Ole notes. lAicrr.t Allied
secured by 4 trust decd.
sui7 HARRISON, dOppIS hPrER>1y
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DISSOLUTION.-Thc co.partnershiI

nISSOLUTlON.-T co-partnershlp
~ heretofore existing under the style OF 70
SEPH BRUMMEL co. Is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. All persons indebted 10 US VIII
make immediate payment, and all those haVlnS
claims against the concern will present them tor
settlement. Either of the partners Will IRE the
maine of the firm in settlement Of the business.
We will rent the STORE now occupied by us,
No. lil6 Franklin street, until the 9dd day OF
March, lsc7, and offer for sale privately All our
stock consisting Of a fine assortment OF Ll9uoEe,
WINES, &C This s rare chance for any person
wishing 10 commence business, AS the house - al
ready Well established. JOSEPH BRUMMEL,
aull-2w JOHN y. DAVIS.
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FrxRRAL NoTIcE.-The funeral of MARY LEON
fuLkES infant child If X. II. and Mary b.
Folkes, will take place THIS AFTERNOON AZ the
residence OF her parents, corner II Jefferson and
Broad streets, at O'Clock. The friends Of The
family are invited 10 attend.
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DISSOLUTION.-T firm of S. LIS
- BERGER & co. has this day been dissolved
by mutual consent. All de bts are payable oniy 10
s. LISBERGER. B. LlSBEROEk "
Richmond, Va. August Il. lst6. au l5-N
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MEETINGS.

DJOURNED MEETING.-THE
N STOCKHOLDERS Of the RlCilMoND AM
requested to attend a; the City Hall, in Richmond
at l2 O'Clock, NJ, on the 25th instant an Adjourned
imnortant business JOHN Is. CRENSHAW,
an a SIT. President
An ADJOURNED MEETING OF
n THE RICHMOND AND VIEWPOINTS NEWS
RAILROAD will be held in the Office Of Messrs.
LYONS AUGUST on MONDAY the Goth OF Au-
gust next at IL N.
H. g. FAINT, Commissioners.
aul s-ts T. II. WYSNR,
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by Grubbs s Williams. AGc,,ou',-s.
Northwest corner Of Main and Eleyeg,h streets.
DEAIrTIFlrL SUBURBAN FARM,

beautiful ST III KHAN FARM
ID of SIX ACRES, ~ BuwLIHG GREEN. 81.
SALE AT AUCTloN.-we Wiz sell a. agg'. n. an
the premises. on THURSDAY, Ihe 20 An-s., q
o'clock, l.. NJ, tue beautiful SUBJ KHAN EA.N
located A. above described, recently ,ran.t.it,
Captain William Burton. containing IN ArEt.ti
very productive land, well suited fHr d ttr.~g
garden ar for fruit cuiturr. til" iMprmvrr.t. tf.
4 framed dwelling with rooms, br-,ir, a.t.r.
room aud store room In tur baSeueUE. DO. cA
kitchen with rooms, large brick barE a98 ..s. 10,
and other ont houses. all ~ brick Tn" tEHHf.Hn
is beautiful oyerlo0ks the city. and w1H#n half
a mile of the corporate limit, IAn l4.5a.D.s 49,. d
painting ana some other repair. TIL. y ,1~rnu.
tibls Of being made 4 very Irsuy place, .lsUn' i
a. II i about the Cerure Of The lot and ragguun4~
with beautiful shade trees AMI .AEnahetF.
TERMS nn.-quLrirr cash the nA.ahre ~ =, H.
and % months, wIlh inter 81
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LOST. sTRAYED AND FOUND.

NOTICE.-Application will be made al
~ tho proper time for the renewal Of CERIlfl,
CATE for one share ofbtock in the Richmond and
nf O b. TAYLOR which was 1ssroyed by the fire
Of the Cd April 1865 au Is-s-n
7 OST, on the River road, between
lIPowelrs tavern and Hornets store, -, - -
INV POCKET.BOOK, containing a So
small amount OF money and bond as s,s-,gisasSsI
signed to me by T. X. Argyle, for eigh, N-5sAA--s
teen hundred dollars, and given by b. u Watkihs.
The finder will be rewarded by Leaving II ~ THIS
Office [au l7-7t'l r. q. BANks.
An ESTRAY HORSE, IN VERY
n low order, was found at large in the 49,
civ Unless claimed by owner with ~
nr6of of property will be sold at auction, .l[-4.
10 nav charges, on SATURDAY, 18th instant.
'r' JOHN ii. claiborne,
,pl6:t Chief of Police
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Certainly; PLANTATION BITTERs will do 1t
when nothing else will. Melancholy, Depression,
Hypochondria, Insanity, ali spring, more or less,
from a diseased stomach, and this PLANTATION
BIrrEgs is sure cure for There is no mistake
about It; Dyspepsia Headache, Dizziness, Ague
and Low Spirits must yield to the health giving
and genial influence OF the PLANTATION BIrrERs.
II you are in doubt make one trial and be con-
WINGED. au Ie-t
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DISSOLUTIONS.

DISSOLUTION.-The firm of w. S.
~ WOOD i co. Is this day dissolved BY mutual
consent w. $. WOOD,
August ], 1868. / J. RoBEEISoS.
CO-PARTNERSHIP.-T undersigned have en-
tered into a co. partnership, under the style o! W
s. WOOD CO. for the pnrpose Of cond qe II tie
business of HARDWARE. CUTLERY and HOUSE
KEEPING GOODS, of which We are receiving a
large and varied assortment. and are Offering at
low prices, and respectfully solicit the patronage
OF all the old customers or w. ). WOOD ana the
public generally. W ). W0nnp,r
date Of Theo. Robertson Sons,)
w. S. ROBERTSON.
n B.-Orders for Plumbing, Gas-fttng, Gutter
ing, Roofing, and Spouting promptly attended to.
au ls-lm
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= (1nst thou not minister to a mind diseased,
And, tcih some street., obtiriouS dntid0te,
Cleanse Me foul bosom IF the peritouS stur
II Ill L. nrul.fi ~
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EDUCATIONAL.


RENCH LANGUAGE.--MR. A.
II PICOT DE BOIsrBILLET respectfully Offers
t ss ssrv o tho TO i rsEsGa
method Of 'sSashn Pssstps wtins g.
the LASGUAuE, and impart to the student, from
the beginning not only the LANGuAGh Orally
but teach them 10 write II grammaticaliy, accofu'
flo will take charge OF schools and give private
lessons at his rooms, or at residences. Apply on
Clay street, between Eighth and Ninth or ny InHa'
n TURNER'S SELECT CLASSI.-
~. CAL AND EyGLIsH sCh0 rd;fp TAiN
sTREET BETWEEN THRP Af bsrtn MaS
DAY, the 18th Of September next, and ED on ths
For particulars, please address ar: TuHaER'
Third street near Main ISIS
UNIVERSITY OF vIRGINIA:-The
u next session will begin on the FIRST DAY
OF OCTOBER, 1853, and end on the TWENTY
NINTH OF JUNE, 1897.
Professor OF Latin and second Professor ol
Law will be appointed on the 18th Of August, when
the organization OF all the departments Of lnstrnc
tion-academic Law, and Medical-will be fully
re- established on the same enlarged basis as De-
fore the war.
The entire expenses Of the Academic student.
exclusive of text books, clothing, and pocket mo-
ney, amount to three hundred and sixty dollars in
currency per session of nine months of the Law
student to three hundred and sixty five dollars;
ard of the Medical student, TO three hundred ana
Foreatalosas giving Details for sgs sHry ilf"r
iy l6-ts Chairman of the Faculty.
CT. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, corner OF
on The FIRST MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER. For
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
ID FOR YOUNG LADIES.-Miss PEGRAMS
SCHOOL will be reopened on the lst Of October
next Further deiaila will be given in future ad
vertisements. Circulars may be had on application
to MRS J. w PE1RAM
Linden Row, Franklin street,
or through box l2d Richmond post. office.
yvI 1,a
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AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE DAY.

By Harrison. Goddin L Apperson, auc,ions.r,
Bankers, Broisrs, and Zeal Estate ,ys,t,
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ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS
~.-~~<~>~->~~~
METROPOLITAN HALL.
wi KUNKBLs OPERA TROUPE. ,
THURSDAY EVENING, AUarsr ", l's''
AND EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK,
under the direction OF
GEORGE KUNKEL.
PERFORMANCE SATURDAY AFTEhNooN'
An Is-3t for ladies and children.


DOARDERS wANTED.-The sub
ID scriber, residing at Bumpass station, . on f,nm
Virginia Central railroad, for,y nnseerpS nv The
Richmond. will take . few BoAkDhnSs " .no
week or month, on reasonable terms. ~ nat
ticnlar, address the subscriber ~ bunP0'e Po''
office, Louisa county, Va ~ puuplga
au ISIS !. =. Do 49,.
WANTED, TWO PROFESSORS Of
w MUSIC In female colleges. We nave
TEACHERS always on hand for p 81 ga 20 tsa en-
Mover Teachers wanting situations would 90
we'll TO send in their applications, with references
~ 'n SOUTHERN EMPLOYMENT AGENCY,
franklin street, under Metropolitan Hail,
Post-ofice box l6, Richmond, va:
D'AypAHAzY LINK, Agents. an Ie-N
TXTET NURSE WANTED.-A respect
w able WHITE WOMAN, without incum:
brancs, to go in the country. Inquire al No.
Fourteenth street, between Main and Cary.
au l1-3tt
WANTED, A HOUSE AND LOT
w convenient to the business portion OF the
city shockoe Hill preferred Cost not TO exceed
SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS. VIII pay one. hall
cash. and the balance in two or three years. Name
exact locality and LOWEST PRICE.
If not suited with city property, would buy good
RESIDENCE in the suburbs, with an acre or Two OF
ground. -,.,-, rurprv
DAYS, and must be in perfect order and with not
less than six full-sizea rooms, and in pleasant
ns eng 10 AuafeS'' WIN ''"' Box s97.
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CANADA AND ANNEXATION.

The Canadian Parliament has just been prorogued
by the Governor General with a speech in which he
alludes to the nationality" doctrine on which con-
federation is professedly based. Lord Monck evil
IDENTIFY anticipates great things for Canada from the
practical application Of this doctrine in the new poltl-
cal relations the British Provinces Of North Amerl-
ca are to sustain toward each other upon the consun-
nation of the confederation scheme. He thinks
that the local Parliament has done a great work in
perfecting the arrangements for giving effect to the
project and he offers his congratulations accordingly.
But it is just possible his Lordshp may be trihe too
sangune; for our Ottawa correspondent sends us an
extract from French-Canadan newspaper, from
which we learn that in the Lower Province there IL
quite widespread feeling in favor either of annexa-
ton to the United States or the independence OF Low
er Canada under the protectoratc OF the United
States. The Canadians. then, are by no means
unanimous in favor Of Confederation and it IS
vet to be seen what effect the contemplated union oil
the provinces will have upon the feeling in question
For the French Canadians the nationality prlncI-
pie cannot in the nature Of things have any attrac-
tons in this case Political ainites and scltlnterest
are paramount aud controlling considerations with
them and in a national connection Of some kind with
the United States they see their surest hopes for
the future Confederation they know must remit chem
to position of comparative political nsignifcance,
while it offers nothing for their acceptance as a
guarantee Of material prosperity. Annexation, on
the other hand, opens mp TO them the prospect OF
political Importance, aud promises participation in the
more substantial benefits Of a rcyyfed industry aud
an extended commerce. We doubt whether conied-
Grafton, with its hypothetical advantages will suffice
to counterbaanco the existing feeling in favor OF a
close. relationship with the United States
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FRANCE AND THE FRONTIER CUES
TION.

II the rumor, intelligence which we received by
the cable last night be correct that the Emperor Ma
p0leOn has abandoned the idea Of urging his demand
for an extension Of the frontiers of France, then we
have in the fact taet confession on the part OF the
Emperor that the position of Prussia is at present too
strong, her power too formidable, to allow Of a
hostile collision being provoked between the PrussianS
and the French with impunity to France. 1t is not
for moment TO be imagined that Napoleon, after
having formally made the demand, would abandon il,
unless he was convinced that by pressing he would
incur danger to the extent of defeat from Prussia in
conflict Of arms. The demand was treated in q
spirit of defiance by the Prussian Government. II
was pronounced absurd" by the semi-offcial organ
of that Government, and Prussia feeling her strength
was evidently determined TO resist il TO the utmost
That the Emperor Napoleon, in the face OF such
demonstration, should recede from the position he had
taken up, is a humiliation for him, and cannot but
have the effect of greatly weakening the prestige be
had gained as the arbiter Of Europe He
had evidently calculated that out Of the
troubles Of Germany he would easily and
cheaply reap profit for himself, and advantage
for France but he now finds himself confronted by
power with which he is evidently unwilling, from mo-
tves of sefnterest to come into collision. Bsmark
would seem to be master Of the situation. The star
of Prussia is in the ascendant. The great ability and
indomitable energy of her leading statesman, the
military talent of her generals the yaor and endur-
ance of her soldiers and the desthdealing power Of
the dreaded ueedle-gun, have all combined to
place her in a position Of such strength that
she can defy him whose fiat has ruled
Europe for many years past The colossal figure that
has thrown its shadow over the Continent since 1852
has. BY this latest event arising out of the German
war; lost something of its vast proportions rival
has suddenly appeared on the scene and new era
seems about to open for Europe.