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Just as were the point OF going TO press We ~
ceved q telegram informing that Hamll, the cham
pion sculler OF America ed at Newcastle last
ing accompanied his brother and his trainer Laugh
As stated elsewhere, Robert Chambers and old
Harry Casper left Newcastle for Liverpool Tuesday
last In order to welcome gallant vEitor to EngsA
ground. and the arrival Of the party at Newcastle
the station teraly besicged with dense crowd o9
eager Tynesders, who gave the American most enthu
sasc reception. After visiting several OF the lead
Ing sporting houses the party called at the
Office OF the Newcastle ChrontcLe and thence ad-
journcd TO Clasper's hotel, where n very pleasaut
evening spent. Hamill is expected TO make Ms
debut on the Tyne this morning. and his first perform
aoat looked forward 10 with the greatest excite
nent by the Tynesders who all very favoraby i'm
pressed with his appearnnce Our teesram describes
him as bearing close resemblance both in height and
build 10 Robert Cooper but broader and stronger mada,
and ms far as looks CO. very promising candidate roe
the championship. He said have expressed himself
exceedingly graed by his reception at Newcastle, and
has ARRANGED TO visit London early next week. and win
call at our occ Immediately after his arrival Thus far
therefore, the prospects Of international
match are In every respect most promising. and
NOTWITHSTANDING the persistent manner In which
some or our contemporaries havo thought ht
20 throw cold water the whole affair the arrival of
the American must eectuay dspel all doubts 10 the
remains 10 be done TO adjust two minor points
In the terms aud these present substantial d1-
Guilty which cannot bo settled by personal interview
between the principals, We have every hope Of being
able TO announce In next issue that the preminaes
OF the second great international match for the champ
onshp Of the world have been satisfactorily arranged
Whatever mny be the Ultimate result may reoo
assured that Hamil will meet with worthy and
ous opponent who would 10 soop TO either
subterfuge, and should the American succeed In
coveted honor, no true Engishman Will grudse him IN
triumph.
The New York herald., 1866-05-17

crcasing In our accumuative capa but The chief
Saa,e rn ssc, n ., oar m'~T% seass tHca
coal but OF the possession Of vast stores Of coal
under such circumstances that can raise 10
world. Is not the quantity OF COAL bss IT. prcducflom
Al loo pice which has given tie tart and has caused
from many other points Of view might have been expect
cd TO make less rapid progress than has because after
all the very great treasure o natcnsnamey their un-
occupied land--is treasure which possess in our
three Kingdoms, in much smaller degree than almost
every other European country 70, hen, popession
eoas Ssar Ass asrsna sp'n coal Mas Aas oren ss s
Well, has otcn been q subject OF very
Interesting discussion a. 70 whether we NAV
look upon stores Of coal being practically mex
haustible; and in the condition In which our com.
merce was twenty or thirty years ago IL would have
va @ mat question In the
But circumstances have greatly changed the rate OF in
crease In our production and consumption OF coal in.
decd the consumption has become such that the minds
Of the greatest among scientific have been
turned tn the question: and the inquiry has been raised
a. TO what will be the influence upon supply IL our
consumption continue 10 increase, and venture to ex
press the opinion that probably will continue Bit for
the present argumentI ak you 10 consider this --As
tnue for many pmeraiions 70 produce coal at prizes
cheaper than othR csuntries what will bappcni It's
not enough 70 say nit the expenses incurred In main
such matters, viii b. eccnomscd BY new inventions
and contrivances. Those new inventions and
sssr' S 0us ss' other
countries viii be able 70 make uss Of thcm a. wcn a.
ourselves Hear hear) In the same way there is no
in saying that substitute will be found for coal No
doubt there Of high authority who think that
such substitute viii be found though the matter one
on which there is difference OF opinion But supposisg
that Substitute will bc found will not be peculiar 10
EneIand. think u II clear that st Whatever time.
wheshsr nfsy O. one hun<red any other number of
yeas benoewe may osaso to DO able 70 raise coal ct
lower price than other countries our relative position
towards othsr nations must be lcss bus Of the question
Of aeainss coal b desbt hew tho
Wes sae1k CAal6 0,oA0 0nunfxA ID mia = UaA =
The New York herald., 1866-05-17

Eu R D P E..
ARRIVAL OF THE JAVA.
TWO DAYS LATER NEWS.
The War Situation Continued
i'm Germany.
>>-~~~~~~~-~~~
A Conflict Imminent, but a Strong Cur
rent in Favor Of a Peace Congress.
Napoleon's Explahation to the
French Legislature.
4 Pacific Course, IN Honest Neutrality and
Liberty Of Action His Policy.
-~->~>~~~---~-~o~>~~~
Italy is Free and Must Take the
"Perils" and "Risks" Of
War with Austria.
-~o~~-~~~~>~~~~~
Important Statements Of MN. Rouher,
Theirs and Jules Favre.
A New Italian Loan and a Firm Ma.
tional War Feeling.
MR.. GLADSTONE'S BUDGET.
-~~--~~~~~~--~>~->~~~>>~
His Opinion Of the Debt and Re-
sources Of the United States.
The Great Commercial Race and Coal Supply
Of England and America.
DC. &c. DO
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The Aspcct IN Itnlv.

Prince Napoleon mad arrived at Florence
The Italian government had concluded q new loan OF
$50 900 900 res with the National Bank Of Italy The
government releases the bank from the obligation OF
paying its notes in specie presentation.
Popular demonstrations In favor of the national arma
mens continue to be reported from various places In
Italy.
AZ Naples the National Guard had expressed their
wish to relieve the troops that were garrisonng the
town. ~
Florence despatch Of the 4th Of May says:-ft Is
confirmed that Austria has declared her readiness to
place her army In Vcnetia upon complete peace foot
ing If Italy has intention of attacking that province
The Italian government in replying to this declaration
repeated that its armamcns purely defensive and
that Iay had intention Of taking the initiative in
hos
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THE GERMAN QUESTION.

The Crtttra Condition OF Affairs Con.
tinued-The War Movement Progress.
Our advices by the Java from Austria Prussia and
Italy report that the condition of affairs still continued
critical and that warlike movements were progressing
Austria is said to have sent telegraphic reply TO
the last Prussan DESPATCH declaring that she could not
disarm to the extent desired by Prussia
The official Berlin Saots Anzeiger OF the Sd Of May
says:-Concurrept intelligence from various quarters
has been received which admits longer any doubt Of
the lac that the mobization OF the Austrian forces
which has been effected by degrees will shortly be COM
pete.
Berlin telegram of Sd of May says:-Oficial reports
from the General in command OF the Sixth Prussian army
corps announce that for the transport of large
number OF troops daily arriving In Prague Should
transport Of troops with the view OF concentrating
Austrian army upon our frontiers has already COM
menced The rumors that the Prussian army has been
mobized are premature; but 1t is believed that an in
crease of tho Prussan ornaments will now take place
Immediately.
Berlin telegram Of the 4th Of Nav says:-Prussia is
making great preparations in the district Of Wttenburg
for the concentration of corps ddrmee the Saxon
frontier Orders issued yesterday from the Minister
of War to place the sixth corps stationed Silesia
war footing 1t is rumored that at the Council Of
Ministers held yesterday it decided to mobilize i'm
medatey the whole Prussan army, with the exception
Of the corps darmee in the Rhine provinces.
circular despatch has been issued by the Prussian
to their representatives at foreign courts
explaining that the negotiations which have taken place
on the question Of disarmament have led to no result
on account or the military prepai ations made by Aus
tria and Venetia which also rendered necessary the
Italian The despatch casts upon Austria the
full responsibility Of any events which may here
after
A Vienna despatch OF the 4th Of May says
The Russian Ambassador at Berlin has presented
to the King of Prussia an autograph letter Of the
Emperor OF Russia, in which reference is made
to family relations existing between the Emperor
and various German prncely families whose exist
he would be forced to defend should it be threat
ened
Lord Bloomfield, the British Minister. is said to have
declared to Count Mensdorff that should Austria
any peaceful offer to Prussia 1t would be energetcay
supported by England at the Prussan Court
The appointment OF General Benedek as Commander.
in hef OF the army Of the North Is daily expected
The ornaments OF Austria continue. Many foreigners
have loft Vienna.
telegram from Prague announces that all portable
church property, we'll as the valuables Of the
Emperor Ferdinand, has been sent 70 Vienna.
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The Prize Ring.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE FIGHT BETWEEN MACE AND

From the London Sportsman, May 81
II the duly stalking OF tho periodical deposits be any
criterion Of the genuneness Of the above match then
the usual f10 nsalment put down yesterday Fridsy)
makes 1t more apparent that business is meant The
stakeholder now holds G150 Of each mans money, and
another deposit OF fl0 sde Friday, May II, win
bring 1t to fl60 and the fnal deposit Of Ez0 each IL
be made in the Derby week, Friday, May IS. II wouA
be premature to culate the result but both
reported be In splendid trim and Goss has already y
his srct attention to hard work. brought himself Within
the mark under the able guidance Of W. Loakes. Mace,
Is well known Is always ready. There will be rpe.
cal meeting the of the men Friday
next at the final stakohoiders when the fixture will be
determined, II possible; but we have doubt that al
will be amicaby settled the arrangements have bcsa
left the hands Of the parties who have brought o4
such affairs Of late very satisfactorily.
The approach OF the time invests the matter With
increased interest and in impression Of next SaiuS.
day have doubt shall be able give fny.
thcr interesting particulars
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BAL TIM0RE T. OHIO RAIL h0AD
RE-OPENED.

F1NiIS great National Thoroughfare is again
4 open for FRstfGEI'rS AND TRAY iis..
The Cars and Machinery destroyed are being
replaced by NEW RUNNING STOCK, with all
recent improvements: and the Bridges and
Track are again in substantial condition, the well
earned reputation Of this road for ae4
SPEED, SECURITY AND COMFORT
will be more than sustained under the rc-organi-
cation of its business.
In addition to the Unequalled Attractions Of
Natural Scenery heretofore conceded to thsroute,
the recent troubles upon the Border have associa-
ted numerous points On the Road between the
Ohio River and Harper's Ferry, with painful but
instructive interest
CONNECTIONS at the Ohio River, with
Cleveland ard Pittsburg Central Ohio, and Mari
eta and Cincinnati Railroads, and, through them
with the whole Railway System Of the Northwest
Central West and Southwest. At Harper Ferry
with the Winchester Road. At Washinton juno
ton, with the Washington Branch for Washing
ton City and the Lower Potomac. At Baltimore
with seven daily trains for Philadelphia and New
York. ataA s7t
Two Dollars additional on Through Tickets to
Baltimore or the Northern Cities, give the privi-
lege-of visiting Washington City route.
This is the only route by which passengers can
procure through tickets and through checks to
Washington City.
". P. SMITH, Master Of Transportation,
-.5.r+ $500 M Baltimore.
LIN. COLE, Genl. Ticket Ag't Baltimore.
Vat
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The following regular trains viii be run on this
road on and after " EDNESDAY, Oct. 18th
A mail train daily Except on Sundays) be-
tween Richmond and Staunton, leaving Rich
mond at 7.l5 a NJ. and Stanton 800 A NJ.
A night mali train between Richmond and Cor
louisville, leaving Richmond at Ills P. NJ, and
Gordonsyille at 80 4. N.
4 Tri-Weekly mail train, leaving Stanton at
I A. ~, for the West on TUESDAYS, THURS
DAYS and SATURDAYS.
The mail trains leaving Richmond connect
with the trains on the Orange and Alexandria
railroad.
The Day mail train connects with Stage Coach
es at Staunton for Lexington, v inchester, &c.
The train west Of Stanton connects with Stage
Coaches for Roclibrdge Baths, Rockbridge Alum,
Warm, Hot and Healing Springs, and the White
Sulphur and Lewisburg.
A Freight train between Richmond and Staun-
ton connects with freight trains on Orange and
Alexandria railroad for Lynchburg and Alexan-
dra.
Freight will be sent to any pointon the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad, without change ofcars
Va Goods purchased in Northern cities can be
sent DIRECT to any station on this road where the
company has an agent by consigning them to
STEPHEN HUNTER, General Freigh Agent,
Richmond The charge for the transit through
Richmond, including Wharfage, drayage, storage
and commissions, will not exceed ten cnets per
100 lbs, and on heavy articles will be much less.
Freights will he collected at destination.
Through tickets can be purchased at this office
for Lynchburg, Bristol, Knoxville and Dalton
Passengers going South Of Lynchburg should
take the Z. l5 P NJ. train to make close connec
tons. Tickets to Lexington, Va, Sill.
Freight office at Richmond closed at 8 P. NJ.
H. D. WHITCOMB.
General Superintendent
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q, There" said Quilp, slipping his T7earc
aChrqaot at dinner, ''there is wine good
enough for either world Y, 'sThey den t drink
VINE IN the other world " said g.. junior a
lad Of fourteen. "but something stronger,
should fancy ''Ayhat makes you tllink
So! SAID the governor, looking up with
something like establishment in his Jolly face
because tbs the world Of spirits, YOU know
That comes Of sending boys to Sunday
school" said O.
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a loin of mutton was on the table, and the
gentleman opposite took the carver in his
hand. Shall Lieut. it saddlewise = quoth
he. You had better cut it bridlewise,' %
replied his neighbour ''fer then we shall all
haze a better chance to gotaa bit in our
mouths !"
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LoSG HosE.-A lady, regular shopper,
who had made an unfortunate clerk tumble
over all the stockings in the store, objected
that none were long enough
Il want she said, ':the longest hose that
are made. ~ q II rn0yys 79q~-~v~.y1
90 Then, Madam, 81 was the reply, "yof had
better apply to the next engine.house.
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.. Thank God that ] have got my hat back
from this congregation 2 said disappointed
clergyman, turning it upside down, when it
was returned empty to him at the close Of
contribution sI Al ~ - NElElE
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"a Southern minister who received num-
Der of calls, and could not decide which was
the best, asked the advice of bis faithful At
rican servant, who replied: "Massa, go
where dere most debbel"
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A hasband who only opposed his wife i'll
humor by silence, was told by q friend that
he 'wrs afraid of his wife :" 1T is not she
! am afraid Of, T" replied the husband, lit is
the noise"
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,FTWell, Charley" said an anxious gent to
an urchin Of three years, on Christmas day,
what did you find in your stocking this
morning q "Find, father replied the hope
fnl, why [ found a big hole The father
gave the boy one cent.
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Pc Q t ry.
QUERIES

If a person feels person treading on his toes
Need person ask a person how person knows
Isit anybod51s business r ;s'se~-,
If "a gentleman should choose ,.,.,s,
'ti 70 wait upon lady, .i@A8s
-rsg IF the lady don't refuse? ez a "a
- Or TO speak little palmer, 1- 4 -.ai2
So That the meaning all may know, s.G
Is it an body business E
If a lady has a BEsU? a.fr-
~. Is it anybody business ruG
When the gentleman does call, Il
D. Or when he leaves TIE lady,
Or he leaves at ali?
Or is it necessary
That the curtain should be drawn,
To save from further trouble
The outside lookers-on?
Is it anybody's business
But the lady's, if her beau
Rides with other ladies,
And dosn't let her knoW2
Is it anybody's business
But the gentleman's, if she
Should accept another escort,
Where HE doesn't chance to be
Is person on the sidewalk,
"a Sg Whether great or whether small n1l1G :
Is it anvbody's business
Whether that person means to call
q Or if you see person
IS he's calling anywhere.
Is it any of your business
What his business, may be there?
The substance Of our query,
-.5r Simply stated, would be this;
Is it anybody business
What another's business is! y "a
If it is, or if it isn't,
a9 We would really like to know,
For we're certain, fit isn't, sg9: -soA.
There are some who make it so.
If is, we'll join the rabble,9
And act the nobler part
Of the tattlers and defamersEr
Who throng the public mart
But if not, we'll act the teacher.
q. aas Until each medler learns, AZ
It were better in the future GAF e.
To mind his own concerns. 80 l
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Some ladies were talking about the size
and style of clothing to be forwarded for a
fair, One said: Now I think we ought
to make pretty lot of baby clothes, for you
known there's no danger of their getting out
of use" .;s. .7tfsE
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A lady happening to express wish, in
the presence of her son, boy of five years,
that she had something to read that she had
never read before, the boy exclaimed, Take
your Bible, mother Pretty sharp, that
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"Ah" said conceitcd young parson, Il
have this afternoon been preaching to a con
gregation of asses ssThen that was the
reason you called them belored brethren" re-
Piled strong minded lady.
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Are these pure canaries 7" asked a gen.
tleman of a bird dealer with whom he was
negotiating for a gift to his fair eyes,
sir" said the dealer, confdentially, 4 raised
them ere birds from canary seed"
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The rich, " said the jew, 'teat yenisor
because it is deer, | eat mutton because it is
sheep" I'd ~ r y $3.50 - -
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Il have place for everything, and you
ought to know it, ? said a married man, who
was looking for his boot-iack after his wife
was in bed. Yes" said she, land [ ought
to know where yen keep your late hours,
z but [ don't. y 80. -
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az wish you would not give me such short
weight for my money" said a customer to a
grocer, who had an outstanding bill against
him. 'sAnd [ wish you wouldn't give me
. such long wait for mine" replied the gro
GER
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Masonic II Offices.


TNIE stated conyocations Of Union Royal\ g i
Arch Chapter No. 2, are held at the S..S
Masonic Hall in the town of Stanton on the & y =
SECOND and FoUBru Tuesday of each month, be
tween the list day Of October and the Isl day o.
April and on the SECOND Tuesday Of each month,
between the LIST day of April and the 1st day o.
October.
Transient Companions in good standing are fra-
ternally invited to attend.
BY Order Of the NJ f. High Priest
fr2.i. JAMES i. PATTERSON, 5ec'ry.
September 8, l865-tf
RI III E stated communications fStaunton &
/ Ledge 10. 49, Of Free and Accepted ~
Masons, are held AT thealasonic Hall on the "
SECOND and LAST FRTDAy of each month.
Transient Brethren in good standing are fra
sernally invited 10 attend.
Be- Order Of the Worshipfui Naster s3
JAMES +. PATTERSON. sec'rv
September eii,.- tSe:. IT
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General Superintendent.
OFFICE VA, CENTRAL R. f. Co: r

...-. OFFICE VA, CENTRAL R. f. Co. r
RIcHMoyD, Oct. llth 1864. ! a.
4 RTICLES CT Freight shipped 10 Waynesboro,
N Fisherseille Or Staunton must be removed
from the cars Immediately Oh their arrival as the
Company has 40 Depot at either poiut and will
not be responsible for losses after their arrival at
destinations, nor can goods be suffered foreman
in the GERS lor storage. t
Il. D. WHITCON[B,n
Oct, TIT Genl Super't
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AN APT srdELE.--NIr Nude, the author
OF some popular works On 1.-The Seasons, .
was originally teacher in Dundee. He
happened to be one ola tea-party at the house
of Rev DR.. ii. The Doctor was re-
puted fer the suavity Of his manners, and his
especial politeness towards the fair sex
Handing dish Of honey to enc Of the ladies,
he said, in his wonted manner:
"Do take little honey, Dliss--; lis
so sweet---so like yourself"
Alr. Nude could not restrain his native
tendency to humQr, so, haniing the butter
dish to the host, he oxoailaod: l,r.s
- "i'o take a little butter. Doctor lis 50
-ssist -e-s so like Yourself. 80