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1KRRIRLE ACCIDENT.-Oh Saturday AFTER
noon, while two painters named Corneliu ,
Edwards and Francis ". Hoffman, were en- :
gagged III painting The third story of a brick
dwelling or street north, near 18TH street, the
property of MIR. VIM Bailey, the seaffolding
gave way and precIpitated both the men to the
pavement, distance Of about 30 feet. They
Were both seriously injured. ana promptly at
TENDED by Drs- JovfJoy and Lee. The men
were then r moved 10 their homes. Hoffman
10 L. between Esd and 24th streets west, and
tiwaTcs 20 Georgetown. Edwards had leg
arc some oI bis ribs broken. ana HOFFMAN re-
Sesved an ugly hole IN lac lower jaw, besides
neing severely INBRED internally. Dr. uagru-
Ger was summoned after Hoffman was taken
nome. but notwithsgahdIng the efforts OF this
aoie ply stefan, Mr. ". expired st 8 d. N on
ne same day. Mr.. Edwards lies IN q very
critical condi'iCn. but il = hoped that through
proper mtd.ctl trea --ea: - may recoEsr
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RY GREEN 4 WILLIAMS, Auctionees.
TWENTY:THREE ACRES OF LAND AND
BEAUTIFUL kESIDENCE In klADINs-


BEACTlFUL kEsIDENUE IN kLADENs-
BUkG AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
On TUESDAY, the 25th Instant, We shall sell |,
81 o Coz D. m on the Premises II fair, IL not,
the sale Will be postponed until 4 RsDAY, 5OIh
instant, same hour,J that be sBtful Tract OF Land
apo improvements known as .'Shsdy Side" the
former residence Of the late DR.. Penn, now the
residence OF Commodore Hsrwoos. u. : Navy,
At the intersection Of the Marlborough and Bla
densburg rosds.
The ground 10 in q high state of cultivs0 o m ,
rich. = part In garden and rest IN mesdow with
ayaritty OF fruit grapes, &c; well of excellent
water in the yard, and several springs en- the
place.
The improvements consist OF q spacious Frame
Dwelling. with stone foundation and large csllars
The house CONTAINS hfteen rooms. some If which
sIe large; also, hns bath room, wide halls and
closets throue bout the house; q cooking rsnse in
the kitchep with appsr stus for hot and cold water
there 10 slsc managers or gardenere house,
nearly new, well nnis he'd containing two large
rooms barn, smoke, and all ether necessary out
houses.
This property is handsomely located in the most
desirable art Of the town. In an elevated and
healthy pOsiti on. and suitable for n boarding or
house of enteIt tai pment.
Terms: One third cash; balance in six twelve,
anu eighteen months. bearing Interest. deed
given and a deed OF trust taken. All yey ansiug
aid revenue stamps at the cost Of the purchnser
Title indisputsble: $500 will be re su,rsd TO be
paid down when the properly I. knocked of.
an nd GREEN a WILLIAMS. Aucts.
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...,,,. sAnTEL pRTRY; Trustee.
HOUSEHOLD AMP All . kkdTGHEN FURNITURE

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITuRr
AT AUCTION
We will sell on "WEDNESDAY MORNING An
gust 18th. at 10 clock. at dwelling No. 30 lsth
said house, VIZ: ~
Mahogany hair cloth Sofa and Chairs
Do Marble top Center and other Tables
Do Bedsteads and W .rdrobes
Do Marble ton Bureaus and Wssbstand.
Do Dining Tables. Refrigerator
Brussels, Three ply, and IngraiR Car pets, Rugs
Hair and Husk Mattresses. Looking Glasses
Feather BED, Boosters and Pillows
Hat Back, Window Shades
Walnut II air cloth sofa
Cane and wood seat Chairs
Blankets. Quilts and Comforts
Hall and Step OicIoth, Clocks
Gilt Band China Tea Set
Crockery and Tin Toilet Ware
Goal and " God Stoves
No. Cooking Range and Fixtures
With other Household and Kitchen Requisites.
The House lie for rent Apply on the premises
Terms cash. JAS. Z. MCGUIRE a. CO.
au2 Auctioneers.
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RY GREEN wILLIAms, Auctionesr.. s.,

GOVERNMENT SALE OF yALUBLE soUARr
AND BUILDING LOTS IN THE CIrY OF
MASHiNGTON. d. C.. AT PUBLIC AUG
OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS. -
On TUESDAY, the 10th day of October pext
1866, we will sell, to the highest bidder, com,
mepcing At Il O'Clock M. at our Auction Room
No 32S, corner of 9TH street west and d street
north, the following named property beIougin nc to
the Government of the United states viz
Lots numbered l6, IL. is. -, and q, in Square No
ISL. '
Lots numbered q 4. and S, in square No 81,
Lot numbered Is, In Square south of No s5
Lots numbered and 2, In Square No 6si
Lot numbered Is, in Square No ss5.
Lots numbered IL, Is. and "a, In Sau are No I ITO
Lot numbered 10. in Square No. Ils2
All OF Square numbered 026
This square has recently been subdivided and
laid out IN Lett, and will be sold In lots ACCORDING
to that survey. which will he shown on the law N
eas or, should any desire to bid for the entire
square, sn opportunity will be offered
Terms: Cash, In Government funds on the A
livery OF the deeds Of the property
One NTH OF the purcL csc money 70 be maid vhsp
the property IL knocked OF
Shouid the purchaser fail 20 comply, the prep
erty will then and there be put up again and soid
to the next highest bidder.
u the whole terms not complied With 10
thirty Gays from the day of sale the Comni
receives the right 10 feseii the property sf the
risk ana cost OF the FIRST purchaser. BY order Of
the ommtssioner Of Public Ruilings
gu Is ecdas CHEN wILLIAme. 'Aucts.
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RY GRErN a WILLIAMS. Auctioneer..
b D. L . %sLLs : GO GO R..,r.,.p,o,
Northwest corner 10th and n streets

III II. u WILLIS 4 %.
ID Auctieneers and Real Estste Brok ers
Northwest corner 10th and streets.
By virtue OF decree Of the Orphans Court as
aoninistTatriN Of the state OF Gabriel Muneret,
de eased, lat Of the CITY OF Washington. O viii
cell at auction, on MONDAY EVENING next,
August 18th. instant 81 q Cl, OK m, on the
premises. al that large Frame BuildinR, part OF
which 4 two stories, and the balance story
high viii all the nxtures appurtenant thereto for
meat mafl 81 ~ grocery store. and known
FULTON Market on the southeast corner Of 4 tth
and streets, near Nillards Hotel, frsntinR "a
feet on street by 30 ,et in depth on l,th street
with the Lease of ground, which la. ever two
years 60 run, with the privilege Of extending IL
ten years longer at $50 per month. The building
IL nearly new. and II Of the best locations in
the city.
Also. Immediately after the sale Of the building
will he rolG small assortme MT of ruceries Scales
Marbe-top Meat Counters &C
L. MARIA MUNERE1. Administratrix
an % tChronl ID. l.. WELLS Co, Aucts
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Large consumers will effect great avi ug, DUAL
ity considered, by giving these TEAS trial.
suA Wv w RURCUEIJ
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HARD Bs tGkPsK AT orr f s.n AUcrIo
sovEBSMEST SAL OF sgsPLUs suBsIs-

eCDsIsTKNcE OFFICE. L. Q. A.,
No. los w. LOMBARD eTRERT.t
BALTIMORE, Mp. August ., ivss, \
VIII be sold ~ public auction. on TUESDAY,
A1eun = 1856. ~ u O'Clock M. &C Wsrehsuse no.
10000 lbs HARD BREAD.
This Bread 10 packed In boxes contaInins sca
hfty lbs each, and be seen at this once al spY
time ~
Terms Cash, in Government funds
THOMAS WiLssH,
prevst Lieut.. Col. and O. s., Uss
90 ~ fss BIT. Brig Geo Vols
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RY J. o. MCGUIRE q CO., Auctioneers-
NICE BRISK DWELLING HOUSE AND

NICE BRICk DWELLING HOUSE AND
LARGE SIDE Lot ON THE ISLAND.
On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON August aath.
at CLOCK, o the premises, We shall sell Lot TO-
In square 400 fronting ~ feet on north side of F
7th street west. running back l22 feet to 81. foot
alley side and rear and improved 10y snug two
back building, stable, carriage house &c, &c.
and which is very desirable, and has large aide
and dwarf fruit trees, and grape arbsr together
with variety of fine shrubbery, runpipg vines
&c, with q pump Of excellent water in the ward
The lot and improvements will be sold together
but is susceptible Of being divided into three or
four parts. "
Terms: One third cash; residue in 6 and -
months, with interest notes TO be secured on the
property Conveyancing at purchaser a cost
Possession given at once
auA J. c. MCGUIRE & CO, Aucts
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BBICk HOUSE AND LOT AT AUCTION ON
THE ISLAND.
Wewill sell on WEDNESDAY, Aug 2qth. alta.
pm on the premises part of Lots Nos IA aud Is in
Square No. 291 Said property fronts On 18th At
between c and ID. This property offers arars in
ducement to persons that want small and neat
dwell ne, having four rooms and a kitrheu
Terms One half cash balance in six aud tweIv ~
months. A deed given and a deed of trust taken
Al ConveysIciN at the cost of the purchaser
Title good Sale without reserve
au 70 At" CROWN. WALKER SCO. Aucts
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AUCTION SAL rs.

tfor otAer Auetsos Ssies see Joura pseeI
RTw. L: WALL q Co, Aucroneer..
81 La. sv., between 9th and 10th sts
sALE OF HORSES. CARRIAGES, HARNESS,
On TUESDAY nosS rs &C. Aus. s ,Osc,oo,
Ctrriase and Work Hsrses, "a full description al
sac e0n'.,''fHSW fssH.r HORSES.
Many good Work, Saddle and Harness Horses.
New Expres. Wagons with and without Top,
built In this city.
large collection OF New and Second hand Bug
gies; Rooksways, Carriages, Wagons, and other
One Hack aad one COupee in good order.
New and Second hand sfDes., Saddles, Carriages.
REGULAR sales days, Tuesdays. Thursdays. and
Carriages and Harness slwsy. at private sale.
auE W. L. WALL 90. Auots.
Ri kA9Lk a 90, Auetioneers.
II esles-rooms No. 2ss Pennsylvsnis avenue.
E.sIe a 90. win give their personal attention se
the residence of amiiies Declining Housekeeping
Also to the ss:es OF stocks Of Groceries and Mer
Harness, sc dec lily
On TUESDAY, August 18th, at 90 O'Clock a.
m at our Auction Room, No. 295 Pa. avenue,
Backing. Fancy and other Soaps Crockery and
Glassware. Bourbon and old h. e Whisky in B ar
ana BOTTLES. III dozen Bottles
Old Cherry Brandy, IL dozen Bottles sherry and
Fort Wine. Alse a large invoice Of Segars, Of
1t HAGLE CO.. Aucts.
RARGE, SC0W, &c. AT AUCTION.
CHEF QHdrfernaSter'S 0fice. Depot Of WdShington,l
WGShthgtOH, ID C., August q, 1885, (
will be SOLD at Public Auction at sixth street
wharf, under the direction 81 Captain James q
Payne, Y. M, on SATURDAI September g.
at ~ n.
Schuylkill Barge JURA, one SCOw and
fAWL- BOAT, the property OF the United States
Terms: Cash, In Government funds
ID. II. RUCKFR,
bvt. MAJ. Gen. and Chief QuarterTn aster
augH did Depot Of Washington
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a
Owing to other business are compelled to
dispose with one of our branches of business, We
new efer entire STOCK OF GROCERIES.
GOODWILL andFIXTURES,(I lease of two years !
to some person that 10 desireus of doing q good
business. 1t is situated in the most central part
of the city, and Is of the oldest stands Terms
cash.
Call between the hours of 8 a. m. and 2. D. m
II nARpnW CON
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10y ID. l.. WELLS co.
. huctioneera and Real Estata Brokers
Northwest corner 10th and streets.

VALUABLE BUSINESS STAMP ON LEASED
GROUND on n. 7TH STREET
On WEDNESDAY EVENING Aug 10Th inst
al clock p: m We shall sell, on the premises
all that one story Brick Building Of three rooms
with iran kitchen attached. known as the For
rest Restaurant" on leased grout d, being No
l93 north 9TH street. between n and o. Thu lsaSa
has light yeaIs TO run, at So per annum
Terms cash
Immed aiely after the sale of the house. willie
solo all the Bar Fixtures. Furniture A.
au s Init ID. L. WELLS & co Aucts
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FROM WASHINGTON.
NEw l-oRK. Oct. %.

NEW 1 oRK, Oct. 70.
The Times Washington special says Miss
Fannie Seward, daughter of the Secretary of
State, is seriously i'll, at the residence of her
father. This morning it was feared that she
would not recover. but her physician reports
her condition this evening as somewhat inn
proved. Physicians have been sent for from
Auburn, New York, and Philadelphia. Ow-
ing to Miss Stewards illness, the Secretary
remained but short time to-day at his du-
ties in the State Department.
The Tritune's Washington special says:
Just after President johnson became Presi
dent, and when it was thought that General
Butler would be assigned to the command at
Richmond, Virginia, O member of the Vir
ginia Legislature offered resolution instruct
ing the Governor to ssuen proclamation to
the people to bury their silver, and the said
member has just turned out defaulter to the
amount of $50. 900.
The Times Washington special correspon-
dent still insists that his statements concern
ing Mexican affairs are correct, the Washing
ton Republican to the contrary, notwithstand-
ing. He also says Mr.. Campbell will leave
for Mexico as soon as his instructions are
completed,
The Times Washington special says: Gen
eral Sherman arrived in this city this even
ing, and is the guest of Gen. Grant. This
evening Gen. Grant, Gen. Sherman, Senior
Romero. Mexican Minister, and Paymaster
General Bruce, formed q party in private
box in the National Theater. Considerable
significance was attached to the composition
Of the party Gen. Sherman's arrival is in
consequence Of the request, sent few days
since BY the President with reference to the
prospective change in the War Department,
and is confirmatory Of my previous dispatch.
es on the subject.
The President has ordered a pardon to be
issued to George A. Trenholm, ex>rebel Sec
retary Of the Treasury and senior member Of
the well known firm Of Trenholm, Frazier 4
Co, of Charleston, South Carolina, and Liv-
erpooi, England.
The Herdids special insists that there is
confirmation sufficient in Washington to show
that there has been no battle or defeat of the
Liberals at Ssltilo, as reported
The same special says smuggling is carried
on to an enormous extent on the borders of
the State of New York, and measures have
been adopted to put stop to it.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
AFTERNOON DESPATCHES.
FROM NEW YORK.
Proceedings or = Clerical Convention.
New YoRK. Oct. 26.

Proceedings or . Clerical Convention.
New YoRK, Oct. 26.
Last evening . convention of clergymen
connected With the different churches Of
Brooklyn, was held in the Church Of Messiah,
Adelphi street, for the purpose of consider
ing the best means Of bringing the word Of
God to the knowledge Of the masses Of the
people. The Rev. DR.. Hodge, Of the Baptist
church. presided. Several addresses were
delivered. 1t was mentioned by one of the
speakers that out of the 800, 900 inhabitants
that composed the population of Brooklyn,
not more than one hundred thousand were
brought within the influence of the Gospel,
in the whole one hundred and seventy church
es of that city. on each Sunday.
Senior Abet French banker OF New Or
leans, was found dead in his bed at the Ho.
tel Fijux yesterday morning. having been
suffoeated by the gas, which was flowing
from one Of the burners of the room.
In the trot on the Union course YESTERDAY,
between Lady Thorne and Lady Emma, for
$1,000 . side, Lady Thorne won. The race
was mile heats, best three in Eve, to wagons.
The quickest time was 2274
The stallion George Wilkes lost match to
beat 2:25, to wagon, in three trials. He made
two trials and then gave in. Time, 2:26 and
2:2sf.
A Troy dispatch says Coon, who murdered
Mrs. Laker, has been arrested.
The Ballaston Spa Academy was burned a
day or two since. Loss, $1,000; insurance,
$1,000.
A German named Emock, accused of rob-
berry, who disappeared from Sand Lake last
summer, has been found dead, suspended to
tree by the neck.
A New Haven dispatch says the officers Of
the French frgate ''Seethis" were handsome
ly entertained by the city authorities yester.
day.
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FROM TORONTO,
The Trial Of the Fenian Priseners-An-
othe One Found Guilty and Condem ned
to be Hanged.

The Trial Of the iFenian Priseners-An-
othe One Found GUILTY and Condemned
to be Hanged.
ToRoxro. c. W., Oct. %.
Notwithstanding the wet weather, the
Court House was again densely crowded and
the interest of the Fenian trials is unabated.
The FIRST prisoner placed in the dock this
morning was David c. Lunesden, who pro-
fesses to be clergyman of the NJ E. Church.
Mr.. McCameron, an able lawyer, appeared
for the prisoner and asked a postponement
of the trial, to procure important witnesses,
Rev. DR.. Fuller Of Syracuse, and Bishop
Coke, of Buffalo, the American Consul har-
ing undertaken to procurs their defense.
Hon. j. IL. Cameron, Crown Counsel, res
piled. that ample time had been allowed to
procure witnesses, but the Crown would not
put any technical difficulties in the way, and
Saturday week was agreed upon for trial.
The next person WAS John McMahcn, Ro-
man Catholic Priest. The defendants at
torney challenged only one juror. Mr.. Il.
A. Harris on behalf Of the crown, then ad-
dressed the jury. The indictment contains
three counts, charging the prisoner with bes
ing an American citizen, and as such. invad
ing the Provinces. The third count
charges the prisoner with being
with persons who levied war On the proyil.
ces. As evidence for the crown the first
witness, John Ray of Fort Erie, swore that
he saw McMahon at Fort Erie on the first of
June, with the Fenans; saw him again with
them after the fight at Fort Erie. The next
witness, Alfred Wilcox, swore be saw the
prisoner at Fort Erie on the first of June.
He was giving orders about some satchels
saw no arms about him Alexander Miligan,
the next witness. testified that he saw the
prisoner, who lad revolver at his side, and
was advising Fenians TO take care of them
selves. Several other witnesses testified to the
same effect. NJ. g. Cameron then made
long speech for the defense, saying that n
prisoner, a Catholic priest, was forciby COM
pelled to go with the Fenians TO give spiritual
comfort to the wounded; that as q priest, he
could not refuse to attend the wounded and
doing more He was on his way TO Mons
treal on private business, when the Fenians
at Buffalo oompeisd his attendance. Hon.
J. H. Cameron replied at length. saying that
the fact Of the prisoner having in any
way aided the invaders, made him equally
guilty. The Judge then charged the jury,
who, after an hour, brought IN verdict Of
guilty, when the prisoner was then sentenced
to be hanged on the 18th of December
next
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Great Excitement In Fenfan Circles over
the News Of tho Death Sentence sf
Col Lynch.
NEw YORK, Oct. 26.
The Chamber of Commerce will meet next
week to inangurate q movement to collect
subscriptions for the relief Of sufferers by the
Quebec FIRE.
The Erening Eprkss says This morning
the ordinary interest in the proceedings Of
the Fenian trials in Canada was increased by
the news that one Of tie alleged officers Of
Gen. O'Neirs brigade, Colonel Lynch, vas
sentenced to be hung, in December next, for
an assumed participation in the invasion OF
the frontier. The report soon became the
principal topic of conversation in this city,
and all classes seemed to condemn the seve.
rity Of the sentence ~ unnecessary and i'm
prudent. The course Of the Fenisns daripg
the late war also called forth very unfavora-
Bile criticism, in connection with the sentence
OF Col. Lynch. Owing to the news, the
headquarters OF Colonel Roberts presented IN
unusually animated scene. This afternoon
two Of the leading Senators were
present in the War Department Of the
the buildings, and soon after their arrival
they were besiegea by Fenians Who auxioualv
enauired what would be done TO prevent ths
execution Of the death penalty, or secure
retributiou for the action Of the Canadian
Court. In answer to the parties oae Of the
Generals replied hat il Lynch was hung, he
would engage 70 captufs and execute twelve
CAnadians 70 ayenge tie death. 6hoald
the other prisoners share tAe sa1Ae hts, b
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FROM ALABAMA.
wAsHrxeros, Oct

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.
Accounts from Northern and Central Ala.
bama show great destitution from the fails
ures of many planters who had mortgaged
their lands for supplies. The crops failing,
the lands are being sold at ruinous prices.
Families and homes are being broken up un>
der these forced sales. In Greene county
alone, there are more suits on the Circuit
Court Docket, than there are voters in the
county Meetings are being held urging the
Legislature to pass laws preventing the sacri
fees ofproperty.
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WEST VIRGINIA ELECTION.
WHxx,rSg. W. Va. Oct. 2

WHxKLrxe, W. Va, Oct. 2s.
The vote polled in West Virginia yesterday
for Congressman and State officers is larger
than at any election since the Presidential
campaign of 1864. Returns as thus far re.
ceived, as compared with the vote on the
Constitutional Amendment, which was car.
ried by 1000 majority, show Republican
gains Governor Boreman is undoubtedly
elected by an equal majority. Hub
bard Rep. for Congress from the First Dis
trict, will be returned by about l,600 majori-
ty. The returns from the Second District
indicate the certain election Of Kitchen, Res
publican. Wheeling City and Ohio county
were warmly contested. The Democrats
carry the county by about 200 majority, Res
publican gain of 144.
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, Oct. 25.
Matthew Gibson, citizen, charged with
the murder of Sergeant Spuck, 9th United
States cavalry, IN Park county, Texas, has
been arrested by the civil authorities, and
held for trial under bonds. He was after
wards arrested by military order from Gen.
Hentzelman. He was then brought by habeas
corpus before District Judge Goode, who de-
cided that the military had no Jurisdiction Of
his offense, be being citizen.
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FROM ANNAPOLIS.

Trial OF the Baltimo-e Police Commits
stoners.
ANNAPOLIS, Oct. 26.
The investigation of the charges Of official
misconduct against the Baltimore Police
Commissioners commenced this morning at
II o clock. A large number ofwitnesses are
present The counsel of the Commissioners
appeared and announced that they came to
participate in the cross-examination of 1he
witnesses, but did not withdraw the plea
against the jurisdiction of the Governor.
Mr.. Sealy for the petitioners, objected to the
Commissioner counsel participating in the
investigation unless they Withdraw the plea
sgainst the jurisdiction of the Governor.
The counsel are now arguing that point.
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LATER FROM ANNAPOLIS.

ANNAPOLIS, Oct 26.
The Governor has decided to permit the
counsel of the commissioners to examine
witnesses. The Governor said he claimed
jurisdiction to try the case and pass judgment
on it; that he was responsible to no tribunal
but the Legislature Of the State that be
would proceed with the case without paying
any attention to threats, aud that he intended
day The Governor also announced that il,
in the course of the investigation, the limo
cence or guilt of the commissioners should
appear, he would act instantly even in tho
midst uf the proceedings.
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vol. XIII.

said their death would be avenged in the
same way. Another Fenian Genenl refer.
ring TO the sentence, said he had paroled
forty Canadians whom he had captured, and
provided them with safe escort beyond the
Fenian lines. Ifthey hung Lynch he re-
marked, it would only have the effect OF ex-
pediting another invasion Of Canada. 1t is
believed that President Roberts will take
some action on the sabject.
Last evening at 6 O'Clock . telegraph dis
patch was sent from New York to London,
for the payment Of . large sum Of money, and
at half past eleven o'clock this morning .
message was received in this city advising
the paYment Of the same.