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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20

THE Doc WAR-The war upon the dogs,
instituted by the city police on Wednesday last,
by order of the Mayor, continues with unabat-
ed vigor, and that it is conducted upon the
most impartial system is evidenced by the tact
that the first dog killed this morning was the
Mayors own Manassas, a spirited little
terrier, who unfortunately In an early ramble
came across piece of meat containing but
ton,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20

GEoRaEToWN--The Georgetown Courier
urges that Alexandria should give up the Canal
altogether, use the river for the passage OF coal
boats towed by tugs, and unite in road to
Georgetown over bridge, with draws, SO that
horse cars, vehicles, &c, can pass, and the
navigation be unobstructed, &c. The main
thing seems to be to destroy the use Of The Ca
nal and Canal Aqueduct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20
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MARINE Ii s II .
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-JULY

...... ARRIVED.
Schr Virginia Dare, Johnson, Georgetown,
to Hooe s. Wedderburn. ....
Sloop Ann Mccarthy, Hatton, Harrington,
corn 10 Blackjack u Co.
SAILED.
Steamer Express, MCKEE Baltimore, by j..
Broders & Co.
Steamer Valley City, Tomlin, New York,
by Eldridge & Co.
'Schr Tamhiroo, Cole, Georgetown, by b. F..
Bruner.
Schr Annie Lewis, Jane, Georgetown, by
Hooe u Wedderburn.
Schr. Wenorah, Tale, Charleston, S. c., by
@. Y. Worthington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20

HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY THE Relief
Hook and Ladder Company Of this city, has
contracted for the building Of truck, and will
make such other necessary arrangements tor
the equipment of the company, on Monday
night next, as will ensure its speedy effective
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20

BASE BAII.-The Old Dominion Club of
this place beat both the clubs of Warrenton in
the games played at the latter place. The score
at the close Of the match game between the
floneer Club of this city and the Pastime Club
o. Washington, played on Thursday, was
f'oneer, 23-Pa$time, 20. The game lasted
iour hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20
CHURCH Ct SERVICES, &C., TOMORROW.

s GHDRCH -SEhf 4S0ho,. GS., AO-uAOAsAsS " =
Christ church Service at II a. ~. by Rev.
W. f. Gardner
Grace Charcd.-No service.
ct Paul. .-Service at IL a. M, and p. m ,
bv the Rector, Rev. g. II. Norton.
ST Mary s-Sergice at and II a. m., and
Up. m.
First Presbyterian. in the morning
nv Rev. G. M. McCampbell.
i. Second Presbyterian. Service in the morning
and at night by Rev. J. T. Leftwich
Methodist Episcopal Church Sostth. -Ser I'M on
IN the morning and at night by Rev. W. n.
Munsey.
11.tEodist Episcopal. Sermon in the morning
and at night by Rev. j. r. Wheeler.
Methodist Protestant.--Sermcn in the morn
inc and at light, by. Rev. j. B. Jones.
popt;st.-Sermon in the morning and at night
nv Rev E. j. Willis.
a,erandria Christian Association. -Genera
PRAYER Meeting in the Baptist Church. at
o,cIock D. m, and every evening during the
coming week in the Lecture Room OF the Bap-
t;st Church, at 5 o'clock. A cordial welcome
viii be given to all who will attend upon these
means OF grace.
Village Chapel. Service at s O'clock p. M,
Nv Rev Mr.. Poulton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20

CHICKEN ROBBERY. The premises OF a col
ofed man named G. G. Frazier, huckster,
NO. IS >. Patrick st, were robbed last night OF
TWO or three dozen spring chickens. The thief,
1t is thought, has been determined, and the no.
hce are on his track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20
sUCTIOlT S A L e s
81 J. =. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


- COMIISSIONERs SALE or
EsSEaL DWELLING On PRINCE SIKEhI.
By virtue OF the ca>ree Of he Circuit Court
II Alexandria counvC, VI, il the suit OF d.
ties Interested, the Subscribers, IS Commission
ers Of said Court, will sell, At public auction in
front Of the Mayors Office, AIexandra. Va, at
y M, on tn URSDAT, the IS. day Of August,
1867, the three-story BRICK DWELLING
HOUSE. No. 164, Prince street, on the south
side between Columbus and Alfred streets, for
merls owned and occupied BY Lawrence B.
Taylor esq. The lot has front Of about q It.
inches, and runs back l0o feet t" an alley, eX-
tending through the square,
TERMS per cent Of the purchase mon
ey to be paid in cash, and the residue IN three
equal inSta! mcnts, ut e. y and Is months, from
bonds for the deferred payments, and title TO be
retail ed until their payment
) y r Af53S5 EA hHh9H,, Comm rs.
1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20

JEWELRY AND SILVER PLATED WARE
Amber Sets, Cornett Sets, Jet Cross Sets,
White Gross Sets, New Style Bog Wood
Sets, 800 New Style Buttons Studs, Rings,
Chains, Belett's Silver Plated Spoons and
Forks, tor only One DOLLAR, at Prigg' 8 One
Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 43S, Pennsylvania
avenue, near d street, Washington. ieS-tE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20
FLY ( KILLER

5. DEALHAM, 106, King street, has just
returned from New York, with the largest
stock OF LINEN AND SUMNER CASHMERE
CLOTHING, ever before brought to This market.
ie 27-2aWtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20

Just received, 200 LINEN AND CASHMERE
BoYs SUITS, at ). DEALHAM's, l06, King
street. je 2i-2aWtt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
" ABLE Landry virtue Of a decree Of
the County Court OF Fairfax county, rendered
in tie cause Of Gibson vs.. Gibson, &c, the un-
dcrsigncd as Commissioner therein nam ed, will
day Of August, 1867, Court day in front Of the
Court House Of Fairfax county, the VALUA-
Bile TRACT OF LAND, in said county, Of
which George Gibson died seized containing
one hundred and forty-tive acres. Said trac,
lies on the Wolf Run Shoals road, between
three and four miles from Fairfax Station, or
the 0. y A K. R., adjoining the lands of Geo
s. Ayrn, Adams, Gartcn, Lewis and Burke. 1t
is well watercd ard heavily timbcrcd.
TERMS:-Onc-third Of the purchase money
in cash, the residue in three equal instalmcnts
At 6, l. and IS months, with interest, secured ~
the notes Of the purchaser, and retention O! the
title till the last payment Is made.
NELSON GIBSON.
jy j-lawts Commissioner OF Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20

WHITE LINEN DUCK AND DRILLING SUITS,
for gentlemen at various prices, from So to SIS
per suit, at s. DEALHAM's, l0G, King street.
lie 2T-2aWtf .... .t I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20

Gentlemen in want of CLOTHING, will tind
the best and the cheapest at S. pEALHAM s,
JOG, King street. je 21-2aWtt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20
= AMPS, LAMp GOODS {. OIL.
" Il. IO;!AhI.

Is, North Royal Street.
offers for s.io Lamps in great variety, from lae
little Ton, Thumb, 10 the most magnificent i'nr-
lor Lamp; Cut. Ground and Plain Globe.
Chiinneys, sll Kinds and sizes, Brushes, WICK,
and All other goods In !hetrnGe, at the nost rss-
sonablc prices. Especial attention is called g.
large lot Of Stand Lamps just received, purc!a-
!ed at cXtre!Aciy low figures and offered ~ cor
reapon;ag rates. All who want r6"1 1GT?G'D"
in handsome Par!or and Table E~mps had bet
tar come quickly. NH 8--tl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20

TOALl ALL!
w OOD! OODll
To arrive two cargoes Of superior WHITE
and RED ASH COAL-Egg size. Will be
delivered from vessel at 81 per ton for White
Ash, and $50 for Lyken's Valley Red Ash ;
Sc so for No. Range:
Best OAK and PINE WOOD, always on
hand, at the ward Leave your orders at the
Office of the Company, Royal street, south of
Prince. Tiy 20-3t1 A. s. PERPENER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20
..r -, e. ras.s-
CITY 1T f M s. .

y - e L 4 4 L 4 T. VI 8
~-~--~-~-~~~~--
s8TRY
TIE
LIGHTNING
FLY KILLER,
AT
MIIRURN's
is lG-lw D2Uo STORE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20
FOR EXCURSIONS.
EDUCATIONAL.
NEOUNT SHARON SELECT SCHOOL
lfl FOR YOUNG LADIES.

MOUNT SHARON SELECT SCHOOL
lfl FOR YOUNG LADIES.
ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
The Sd session of this School will open on the
first Of September next. Parents wishing to
send their daughters will please make imme
diato application to Mrs. /. c. TALIAFEKRQ,
who has secured the services Of Miss MARY
t. BA LCH to conduct the Literary, and Miss
L. r. FROST the Musical Department; whose
thorough and peculiar qualifications to discharge
their respective duties arc sufficiently attestcd
by the high satisfaction afforded patrons IN their
past experience
TERMS: -Board, including washing, fuel
and lights, together with tuition in all the Eng
lish branches, Latin and Greek, per session Of
five months, in Advance, Sl5O Modem L an
use or Instrument, S5. Address,
Mas. L.. G. TALIAFERRO,
Near Rapdan Station,
jy 9-eo5wS Culpeper CO.. Va
WAsHINNGHrosN{ { G99;LdLEEGE;;
Gen. r. f. LEE, President, aided by II corps
Of twenty Instructors, including Professor Of
Law.
The next session will begin on Sd Thursday
in September, and end on the @rd Thursday in
juice.
Lexington may be reached by stage from
Stallnton or Goshen, on the Virginia Central
Railroad from Lynchburg by Canal, or hy
stage from HoHsack'S, on the Virginia u Tenn
Railroad.
For further particulars apply t. Clerk Of the
Faculty for Catalogue.
Lexington, Va, July l-co2m
COTTAGE SEMINARY
~ Fol: YOUNG LADIES,
POTTSTOWN, PENN.
This is q Ii st-cIass Notwithstanding al
facilities for the substantial and ornamental ed
ucation Of Young Ladies' 1t is located on the
Philadelphia and Reading kallroad-two hours
ride from philadelphia.
For !ull details, send for circular, to
REV. JOHN MOORE, Principal.
Pottst0wn, Pa, JIG lI-law2m
INSURANCE AGENCIES.
1sroKronArED 1852. CHARTER PERPETUAL.
INSURANCE COMPANY
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA,
Winchester, Va.
JOS $. Carson, Priest. VIM l. Bent, Secty.
. Cash Capital ............Sl75, WU
Aggregate Losses paid in - years ending July
/, 1865 $82O,S7420.
Losses equitably adjusted and promptly paid.
G. w WATTLES Agent, AlcXandria
At office of Brent s; Wattle3, Attorneys ut Law,
GSt, Prince street.
This old company inSures Buildings, Mer-
chandise, Household Furniture and Personal
Property generally, in city, town or country,
against loss o: damage by fire, on as favorable,
terms as other responsible companies. Iiel3-6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20

7 JNsEED OIL. &c.-Puro Lnsccd Oil
/ Snirits Turpen;ine, Lewis Pure White
Tnod White Zinc, Chrome, Green and Yellow
nsrn1aacnt Persian Green, Raw and Burnt Am
Der. Dry and Ground in Oil, English Glue
Sheet Glue and White Glue. FURNITURE Cop"I
wi HENRY COOK, 50 & 220. King -.
Patent MEDICINES just received,
Barrctt'a Vegetable Hair Restorative, Hail.
Hair Remover, bIrnctrs Cod Liver Oil, Hoot-
lands German : Ri!Lers brakes Plantation Bit
tiers, UhickAhoniny Btters, Browns Essence
Jamaica Ginger, snd Winchesters Hypophos-
phtes Of Lime and soda, al
WARFIEI4D y HALLS,
e lift cor. Fairtax ana Prince +,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20
TURNIP SEED.
CITY TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE.

G ~ I 1HA 007H-0''7 "
The undersigned will be found in their office,
in the Market Building, until the 10Th of Au-
gust next, to receive taxes due the city, and, in
the meanwhile, will make O discount Of 40 per
cent on sll bills paid in current funds, before
that date. Jas. fOSSEII,
S. K. FIELD,
: ie 29-td Collector Southern District.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-20

CRACKERS! ...
" CRACkE ESil
Fancy and Plain Crackers, fresh from the
Bakery every day, for sale at
r. RECKER'S,
iyl9 Corner King and ST. Asaph SITS.
TSTRAY-Taken up cStray, in this city, on
IL the evening Of Thursday, the 18Th instant,
The owner will come forward, prove property,
pay charges and take him away:
GEORGE STEUERNAGLE,
is 49, no. az, Il ing street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-12

Omcinl Explasasisa % sas Isuxsnssrg Case
M. Jsies Favre % she Negotiations.
In the latest sitting Of the Legislative body the Pres-
dent announced thai he he'd uncaed the demands
for interpretations the Luxembourg question TO N.
Rouher. Minister Of ssats, VINO had replied follows
The Government experiences keen desire to explain
TO the public bodies and 10 The country all tho
facts relative TO the Grand Duchy OF Luxem-
burg and II immediate explanations had been possible
il ,oould hove hastened % 0ve Aem. But negotiations
favorable the maintenance Of peace in Europe have
been opened and being actively carried on by the
great Powers. THE diplomatic situation imposes upon
the government Of the Emperor the greatest reserve
and believes therefore 70 be its duty
the responsibility Of premature political debate. Is
with regret that In presence OF the natural agitation OF
public opinion, It proposes adjournment Of this dis
cussion but the Legislative Body has too much expert
of diplomatic AFFAIRS not 70 approve this conduct
The government 10 besides, resolved 10 discuss this
important ssbjsr ss SION circumstances permit.
r. Schneider the President added that this letter had
been sent the Burcaax which had refused 70 author
ize the Interpretations
NJ Jules Favrs said II take notice OF the hopes and
promises contained In NJ Rouhers letter. and demand
that the government shall tske resolution the
question without consulting the Chamber.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-12

from the Alton fIllnois) Telegraph, May b.
young woman by the name Of Mary Franklin, about
twenty years OF age from Sparta Randolph county
on her way Atlanta In this STATE and reached this
city the Terre Hauts road about suDdown Monday
night On settng on the she INQUIRED the way TO
the Chicago depot, and reaching u found that the
train had gone and that she could not leave until the
next morning. Her next object to end boarding
house where she could remain until the morning train,
her means not beng sufficient justify her in going 20
a hotel. She therefore inquired OF young man she
met II he could direct her TO boarding house.
He told her that there above the Round House.
and that he would show her the way words 70 that
effect she, suspcctine harm, accompanied him.
Alter reaching the vicinity or the Round House be
managed by refusing 70 give her her carpet sack 70 de-
tain her for few minutes, until he was joined by
companion. when the two--H being now quite dark
suddenly assaulted her, raspne her by the throat 70
prevent her crying for help and each in turn violated
her person. They then robbed her OF what little money
she had and left her Although almost crszed she
managed 10 reach the house Of persons living In
the vicinity, where she was kindly cared for.
Yesterday two young men, named respectively James
Motley and George Gent were arrested on suspicion or
having done the deed Gent was tired IN the afternoon
before Justices Middleton and Quarton, when he was
fully identified by the cir OF the Villains and his
ruit clearly established He was sent TO jail 70 await
his trial week before the Circuit Court a. Edwards
Vile Motley tried this morning, but DISCHARGED
no evidence appearing against bim But meanwhile
another BY the name Of James Gibbons had been
arrested aud ssCn he was brought into court was
identified by the girl the other party and hts sut
clearly proved n also ssut 70 JAIL 70 await hi3
trial a. the ssZas time wth Gsas.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-12

MssrHr May ii, 1867.
The Southern Baptist ConveBtIon me, At nine O'Clock
A. NJ ia the Third church A number OF additional
delegates were adm tilted ssats Opening prayer by
Rev Dr. rurman, or South Carolina The Board OF
Indian Nations reported but little progress during the
past year. Owing TO meagreness OF funds str mission
aries only had been kept the field. The receipts
during the year were eo,Tl0 and the disbnrs rnents
e663o
The resolution appointing day or general PRAYER ana
fasting In all the churches South gave rec to pro
trscied discussion, and was finally referred The PROPOSE
Foreign Missions was committed Alter debate Rev n
Truman Of South Carolina, offered the following resoln
ZION
Resolved rast u is our duty W labor and prs, more
earnestly FOR the conversion OF the jews.
This resolution gave rise dsruseon wbIcb took The
widest range and consumed the greater part o. the
morning session all prominent members parcipat Isg
and was finally adopted.
rebuilding OF the churches south destroyed during the
war; and requesting the Domestic Mission Board ~
fund for carrying out this end 10 be distributed by s
or loan
ON motion a voluntary subscription was taken up,
amounting 10 81, 600, Tor rebuilding Hampton church,
North Virginia
The Committee on the Coliseum Church. New Orleans.
reported the indebtedness or the church fs 600 secured
by mortgage and recommended the appointment OF n
permanent pastor, which vas made the special order
for Monday morning.
thirds vote changing the constitution so a. 10 hold
future conventions annually and 6rnG the session
the Seventh Baptist church. BALTIMORE on Thursday
before the second Sunday IN MAY, isos.
Rev j. I. n Curry, OF Alabama IN 10 preach the in
susural sermon, with Rev r s skinner or North Caro-
lima o. alternate.
The closing prayer ~ss offered by Rev. Dr. Taylor. O
Virginia The Convention will probably sit through the
filed BY membsrs ef the Ccnven,ioa Tomorrow morn
ING and evenpG
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-12

Omar Pasha had ieft Cameo with hrgs FORCE including
artillery, and was marching upon Sphskhis another
same destination, In order to surround the nsurgents.
Another batch q twelve Fenan prisoners arrived q
Nsnash nom Thulss, rppsray, April %, under .
ong escort Of the police and were lodged in county
jail s trial The names Of the prisoners wsro Anthony
Murray, James Reskins, Michael Lynch Thomas Coney,
Michael Hayes. Thomas Hsye4 John Burns, Morgan
Burns William Hsskins. Denis Long, Denis Nellie and
Thomas Purcell The prisoner Thomas Long, on being
arrested made desperate efforts TO escape but At the
quest Of Of his fellow prisoners he consented to
90 quietly with his capsora
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-12

Lord Stanley On EssIand's Mediation and
III t,5sll Neutrality.
In the HOUSE Of Commons, the 2sth Of April, Mr..
HossxASI wish 70 put question 70 the noble lord the
Secretary Of stats for Foreign AnArs Of which have
given him private notice. wish 70 ask whether tho
noble lord has my objection TO inform the House what
is represent state Of the negotiations respecting Lux
emburg whether II true that those negotiations have
resulted In arrangement for Conference in London
and whether he prepared TO lay upon the table OF the
House papers which will show the part the English
government have taken in this transaction.
Lord srASxYIn reply 70 the question OF the honor.
able gentleman have TO state that have 70 be-
eve the propositions made for
sons which not solely made bv EnCond, bsd bv all
he Pb,csrs nnfroI his disps-will be aocepted by
both France and Prussia fCheers More than that,
although IL too early 70 speak with absolute confidence
on the matter, yet have every TO hope, and
even 70 believe, that this question OF Luxemburg,
10 in fair way 10 be speedily and amicably arranged
fCheers fear have no right 70 state 70 the House
any details 70 the present state Of the negotiations
because however willing might be--and am always
willing state the pursued by this government
II obvious that have no right 70 disclose the proceed
Ted 70 me less conhdentaiy without tne con-
cent OF thoss governments. HEAR I may, however,
take this opportunity Of contradcung report which
I end has been current that her Majesty .
government has expressed decided views upon the
question now 10 dispute between France and Prussia
No such opinion has been expressed We certainly did
express very strong opinion in favor Of settling this
question BY peaceabls means. Hear hsar) may also
saw that from the nst and throughout the language
have held 10 Ill parties hae been ihsthat VI
unfortunately nattsm took diNsrens turn from that
which they seem hhslv V takA and hcssilitIea
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-12
BY STEAMSHIP TO NAY |.

The German mail steamship Hammona, Captain
Ehlers from South mpton the LIST Of May, arrived 1t
this port about midnight yesterday.
The steamship New York, Captain Ernst, from
Southampton on the 10th OF April arrived this port
q late hour lass night
BY both vessels We have details OF our cable des-
patches dated TO the evening Of the last day Of April
announcing the existence Of serious crisis, with
active mediation for peace. on the Luxembourg quss-
ton.
The Hsmmonia landed seven hundred and eighty pas
sengers, and the New York had q full list
The Pars correspondent Of the London Standard
says:-
France continues TO prepare FOR war; Al the War
once the clerks are working night and day. and prepar
atoms already made for the breading OF two corps
the Vicinity of each other 20 that Il the conference 10 not
successful concentration could take place Immediately
Tho London 7ima in ts city article. says;-
general impression appears TO prevail from the
stIl present some obstacles but the whole In the
best Informed quarters the belief 10 strongly maintained
that the likelihood Of var Is wholly - an end
Holland was suspected TO be In league with France
for war.
me London Tima Of April 80 adds
II is pleasing observe that in French society warm
gratitude 10 expressed Queen Victoria, whose personal
intervention will prevent the great calamity OF IL
will tend to draw closer the bonds Of aity between the
two countries
Ine Furs LtocFH bAyS tHo Nuron W 1Fniu nnr vcch
selling almost all her jewels in London and that single
diamond watch chain sold for GA, 900.
The Paris Eendayd publishes intelligence from Berlin
stating that after the closing the Prussan Chambers the
King accompanied by Count Bismarck, VIII visit Paris
The Hungarian Diet vas TO reasonable May and
nue lie sttings until the day OF coronation when II
will be adjourned until autumn The coronation Of
Francis Joseph will take place In Juna
Sew laws have been promulgated in Russia against
all illegal and secret societies engaged 10 perncous pur-
suits under whatever title they may exist The
ures enact that Of ncendarsm having lost the
character they possessed in 1852 and 1884, only political
ncsndariss will in future be amsnabe 70 martial law
A telegram from 81 Petersburg says
should all spprshensiops Of war be removed the En-
paror and Empress will proceed either In June Juy 10
Klmsngen, and perhaps Afterwards visit PARIS.
despatch frou Athens sys:-
Aavicss rsoetvsA here from Gambia spsouaCe ihas