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Alleged Hostility to Negroes I'm
Tennessee.

MEMPHIS, August BIT is reported that
LIE aischarging Of negroes still goes on
-4e conservative press urges their en-
p.oyeEs 70 use this method for teaching
'1tm who are their friends.
All report, Of this kind are to be taken
VIVA grains Of allowance. If true, how
ever, toa limited extent, the action alleged
is IA keeping with the course pursued at
lie North by which employees are brought
mo >uch remarkable political accord with
employcrS.l
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GuiCiIa.

CHARLESTON, S. c., August 6.-Benja-
min Thompson, a wealthy planter of Beau
fort district, recently placed in the insane
asylum at Columbia, committed suicide
yesterday by hanging himself. His insanity
arose from depression caused by the
gloomy condition Of the country.
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From Honduras.

New YORK, August 6.-Dates from Ba-
lie, Honduras, are to the 6th of July
There was no apprehension of further In
dian troubles. Additional emigrants from
the United States had arrived. The i'm
port duties had been raised three per cent
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g.. foST-ofuCES ~ VIRGINIA. - Acting
lyslma,,er-Gencral Skinner to-day desig-
mated Old Point Comfort, Va, as sepa-
,&'!ng Office. Doe Hill, Highland county,
va; Locust Dale, Madison county, Va;
aHG Lar'z MIL, Va, we're rccstablished.
a. GccoQnan, Prince William county, hrs.
"ti'a llammill is appointed postmistress,
wee v. L. Selecmdn, resigned.
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SUICIDE At WAsGINGTOS.-Captain L.
A4ih, clerk III the Indian Bureau at
Washington, drowned himself in the Poto-
mac, a, The SiXth.strect wharf, few days
ago. lie had for some time been considered
1aehc, lie was son-in- law Of Professor
u.,A..iry, Of Louisiana, Assistant c: S. z.
y General, and al one time resident OF
lT'e!ayCIg.-PsterSJug Express.
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POsfponement of the Meeting Of the
North Carolina Legislature.

RALEIGH, N. G., August 6.-General
Sickles has ordered the post commander
here to notify Governor Worth that the
adjourned August session Of the North
Carolina Legislature is postponed until
further orders from the General COM
handing,
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Order from General Pope.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, August G.-General
Pope orders the discontinuance Of, and
forbids further proceedings in, the cases
against soldiers for acts committed in car
rying out military orders.
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The Voting Trouble in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, August 6.-Judge
Lawrence has been appointed by General
Carlin to take charge of the negroes dis
charged by their employers on account Of
their politics. Lawrence finds difficulty
in providing for them.
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PARKIssoS's GUS.-We have seen the
new gun patented by Mr.. B. F. Parkinson,
OF Washington, Pennsylvania, on the l3th
of June, 1860. 1t discharges with great
rapidity twenty-five cartridges without re-
loading. 1t can be discharged with almost
double the rapidty of any other breech-
loading gun. 1t was exhibited to US by
the patentee, and is truly most formlda-
bic pon.-Staunton Spectator.
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Fight with Indians.

ST. LOUIS, August 6.-Captain Ames,
near Fort Hayes, with forty men, was sur
rounded by Indians, but cut his way out.
He was reinforced from the fort, and moved
against them, but the result was unknown.
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Storm al Sea:

New YORK, August G.-Vessels coming
in report tremendous hurricane, which
lasted seven hours. Several vessels ar
rived to-day more or less injured. Pieces
of wrecks were picked up by the pilot boat.
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REGISTRATION. - Pittsylvania county,
complete: Whites, 1900; blacks, 3,493.
Registration closed in Savannah, Geor-
gia, on Saturday, the figures standing :
Whites, 1869; colored, 1902.
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for sale by A. Y.
Il STOKES L Co:
Pacific Guano Company's Soluble,
Pacific Guano,
Flour Of Bone.
Saa Fowl Guano,
Bradley Super Phosphate Of Lime,
O!d NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Feriltzing Com
pany, Richmond,
Tobacco Fertilizer--Southern Fer.il!2ing
Company, Richmond,
Bradley'8 Xxi Phospho.
We are agents Tor the above FERTILIZERS, and
are prepared 10 take orders at present, and expect
" % A. Y. STOKES & CO.
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The Approaching Resignation Of
Secretary Stanton.

WASHINGTON, August 6.-The Presi
dents formal intimation to Secretary
Stanton that his resignation would be &C.
ceptable creates much excitement in poll
tical circles. His voluntary vacation Of
the Office is not regarded as probable
The Presidents note was in effect that
considerations Of policy would render his
resignation acceptable.
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""AAc TRADE.-This article, which is
"o" 50 much in demand, is beginning to
come III IN large quantities, and no doubt
l%Tgc sums will be raised thcrefrom.-
fredericksburg Ledger.
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Cotton Crop In Georgia.

AUGUSTA, August 6.-Tbe weather is
hot and cloudy. The planters in middle
Georgia are preparing to pick cotton this
week. Accounts from the crop are favor
able
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Sudden Death-Meeting in New Or
leans to Endorse Sheridan-The Ha
yanR Cable.

Ieans 10 EHuOrse Sher1uan-The Ha.
vana Cable.
New ORLEANS, August G.-Brevet Colo
mel Alexander Schroeder, assistant in
spector on General Sheridan's staff, died
suddenly last evening of brain fever.
A Radical meeting is called for tonight
to endorse General Sheridan's course.
Several of the prominent party leaders are
announced to speak.
The steamer Raleigh, from New York,
reports that August Sd, off Key West at
A. NJ, she spoke pilot boat, which re-
ported the steamer having the Havana
cable on board as ready to proceed to lay
it on that day.
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. CHANCE no SELL VIRGINIA

A CHANCE TO SELL VIRGINIA
n LANDS.-I have formed q business eonnsc.
ton with Messrs. Murphey Troutman, Real IS
applications for the purchase OF large number OF
farms and other real property In Virginia, for
Pennsy lvanians desiring to remove to this State.
On application, in person or by mail, Will with
pleasure furnish any having land for sale spss
cihc information on the subject.
J. D. IMBoDEN, Attorney at Law,
ap 2o-ts Richmond. vs..
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Suspension Of Jury Trials In North
Carolina.

RALEIGH, N. c., August 6.-An order
has been issued by General Sickles to sus-
pend all jury trials on account of non-com-
pliance with General Order No. 80, order
ing the revision Of the jury lists. All jury
trials, upon the receipt of this order, were
suspended.
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TO CONTRACTORS

mo CONTRACTORS.-Parties desiring
to propose for the erection Of the ssm no,issd
tSat ibs drsw vi and be
At g. t1S brsstdant the
more or " No GnIse Who VIII on application fur.
pish any IN information or forward copy OF the
Pdars viii bs received up to the 10th day OF
nsnst The building win be 200 feet 'front.' with
feet ed 1 sEs c REJECT or
me onat snd no one need propose who cannot
fpbow GOOD evidence OF ability to carry the WORK
through with promptness and energy
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Tobacco and Cig0rS.


A NDREW DOWD, MANUFACTU-
Fourteenth street, opposite Exchange HOTEL would
call attention to his fine stock OF Cigars, Chewing,
Smoking, and Leaf Tobacco. Genuine Meerschaum
and Briar Pipes, and Smoking articles In general,
which he will sell at prices that cannot fail to
give satisfaction. All goods warranted lie
SMOKING TOBACCO.-We are agents
- for the following celebrated brands Of SMO-
KING TOBACCO, manufactured BY Mr.. y; ".
bacco In quantities. at the manufacturers prices,
and will be glad to serve our friends and the pub
lie !; viz: 'FCherokee," in half, one, and two
pound packages; Yacht Club in half and one
pound packages " Golden Leaf" In half and one
pound packages. JOHNSON q HuHTT,
apr Pearl Block. Fourteenth street.
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Drat0S, MeClici7aes, &c.

A LCOHOL, ALCOHOL.-Pure nine
N ty-fve per cent Alcohol.
4. BODEKER 4 BROTHER, Druggists,
No 1885 Main street. and Branch store
au7 south corner Sixth and Broad streets.
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TUHN DOOLEY, Hat and Cap Manus
u facturer nnd Dealer. lc1 Eagle Square, "a
Main sirect, Richmond, Va, Is daily recelT- 81
and fancy .ia,s and Caps. Wool Hats, mems ana
boys. rom the lowest to the highest price Eur
and SILK Dress Hats Of ALI grades:
Just received u very beautiful lot OF Military
Caps fer Ulcers and priva.es
Wholesale merchants would do well TO cali.
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TUST RECEIVED at 142O Main E@V
u street. another lot of those MlNEHS BET
NAILED BR0GAES: also, CANFAhS7 "a
BALMGRaLS for base ball players, for
sale at very low prices All are invited TO call be-
fore buyiny elsewhere II. u. CASTOR,
l420 Main street.
z. WtsPREE, salesman. nay IL
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TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS assn
i WORTH OF BOOTS. SHOES, HATS, ESHS
AND TRUNKS must end shall be sold atT ~
prices to sc!t the present times. The -
greatest bargains ever offered can be had at NJ J.
CHAEL GUSsT'S Boot and Shoe Emporium, AZ
Broad street, one door from Henry Wenzel: The
following goods are offered l,Ooo pairs Of Gents n
rocco Boots. from il up 500 pairs Chidr sn's Serge
Caters, from 75c. up; 500 pairs Chldsn's Heeled
and sosettsd Ankle Ties; i5c 500 pairs without ,1
Csc. Mems 0xfori's, from II up; Mems Boots,
from 3? so up. Call soon Il you want to secure the
chance n GUNSF, All Broad street,
five doors from Breeden & Fox.
Custom work made up in the best lyle.
GEORGE Z. DENNY will be pleased TO see hls
friends. jy l2-Sm
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The Democratic Majority In Ken
lucky.
LOUISVILLE, August 6.-The majority
for Helm will reach 100000.
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Fertilizers.

DERUVIAN GUANO.-0ne hundred
I tons No PERUVIAN GUANO daily eX-
f'S''~ CHARLES HOWARD,
ans No. Fifteenth street.
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Seeds.

DUTABAGA SEED.-A fresh stock
II OF Rutabaga and Long Norfolk TURNlP
SEED Just received from the celebrated Shaker
Gardens. For sale by Is. w. POWERS,
iy 30 Druggist.
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NEW CROP
TURNIP SEEDAND CABBAGE SEED.
All the best varieties of Turnip and Ruta Bsga,
imported and homegrown.
ALSO,
Just In store, fne American
FLAT DUTCH CABBAGE SEED,
Of our own growth.
ALLAN y JOHNSON,
tvs 1905 Main street.
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GARDEN SEED.-A fresh supply OF
Dr. -a1ish1a GARDEN and FLOWER SEED just
rsosivad by JOHN W. RISON. Druggist,
- Main and Third streets.
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Boots, Shoes, Hats, &c.

DOR GENTLEMEN.-I have rshp
u received and opened this morning REAA
Gents Calf Congress Caters, very supe-y ~
rior; H
Gents Morocco Congress CATERS, very superior;
Gents Morocco Balmorala. new style;
Gents Calf Salmorais, new style
to which ask the attention OF gentlemen.
JOHN G. PAGE, JR.,
au 5-lw corner Ninth and Main streets.
SOMETHING NEW.-I have been APP
appointed SOLE AGENT in this city for the GALE OF
thu BADEN-BA DEN TKUNK-somethin ing entirely
nsw-and superior to anything ever invented In
the trunk line. The attention of the ladies ia
especially asked to the samples | have just re-
ceived and opened this morning. They will be
found peculiarly well adapted TO their use.
JOHN G. PAGE, JR.,
au5-lg corner Ninth and Main streets.
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Groceries. &c.

TOR PICKLING.-Five hundred gal.
IT Ions pure Cider Vinegar, Mace, Celery Seed,
Cara way Seed. Coriander Seed, White and Black
Mustard Seed, TuImeric, Long Pegpsr, Black Pop
mees. Spice, Cloves, Ground Mustard, Cayenne
Pepper, and Stone Jars. The above warranted
''''-- ADN f DANDRIDGE ANDERSON.
ou7 S27 Broad street.
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Real Estate fO1. Sale.

By Harrison, Goddin l. Apperson, Auctioneen
and Real Estate Agents.
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TOR BAKERS.-PRIME ENGLISH
GORDON s. CRINGAN,
ans pearl Block.
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GOLDEN SYRUP-IN BARRELS
" ance article-for sale by
ans Pearl Block.
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DORTO RICO SUGARS.-Good to
~ GORDON & CRINGAN.
au6 Pearl Block,
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General Meagher Drowned.

VIRGINIA CITY, MONTANA TERRITORY,
July 5.-General Thomas Francis MeaRher,
Secretary aud Acting Governor of this
Territory. accidentally fell from the deck
of the steamer Thompson, at Fort Benton.
on the evening Of the lst inst, and was
drowned.
He had been absent for the last fortnight
on public business, and hud succeeded In
procuring arms for the troops engaged In
defense of the territory and trAnsactinY
other military business demanded by our
present exigency. Hi death is greatly la
mented, and the public demonstrations In
honor of his distinguished character and
services are generally felt. AT last ac-
counts hit remains had not bcen found, the
darkness of the night and the rapldlty OF
tile current preventing any rescue.
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KOna,,s Life Ills and IEGnlx Filters

]
Were first used in private practice IN 1925. They
were introduced to the public IN 1885, since which
time their reputation has extended, until they
have n sale in excess OF ali other Cathartic and
Purifying Medicines. There Is hardly family
among civilized nations who have not personal
evidence of their beneficial Effects. Their Rreat
success is owing to their uniiOlm reliability In
cases Of ConstiI alton. Bilious apd st, maelc dik
eases, vhetherorl, ng orthort dpratiopg They
are entirely vegetable in their composition, and
harmless t. the gentlest infant One ingredient
opens the pores Of the skin; another is diuretic,
and stimulates proper action OF the kidneys; a
third is emoll ent, loosening phlegm and humOr
from the lungs; other pro =, rites are aiming and
cathartic and cleanse the stomach and bowels
from unhealthy SCI retioDs. Their COM bined effect
Is, to regulate the impaired functions OF the sys.
TEN, and to produce Aedith 1t is not asserted MOf
mts Pills are a eurs-dH- that they will cme all
complaints-but under ordinary circumstance
they may be relied upon to cure Nervous and Sick
Headi che, COstiveness, Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Jaundiee, Liver and Bilious Complaints, Colds,
scuTvy, GeheralweHkness, &c4 ~hespi ce &prsss-
ly made Tor these diseases. Millions upon millions
of cures can be cited In no single instance
has n conn l.laint ever come to our know, Ell &C.
where they have not operated rs recommended.
The printed circular around each box fully ex-
plains the symptoms and enects Of each disease,
specifics treatment furnishes evidence, sc.
We briefly refer 10 Rev David Elder, Franklin,
N. C., who was cured Of Dyspepsia. Z. Il. Cross,
OF Theoike, Ill, cured of liver Complaint II.
Hot ley, of Springfield, Pa, had scroiulA and had
to useerytches was cured hI thIpe weeks = SaEnel
D. Doiens Of Adrian, Mich. cured OF Bilious Fe.
| yer. Rev. Henry Graham, Presbyterian Church,
GAnanRgua, Cal, Of Fever and Ague. Rev. Ed
| II, May, Twenty first New York, of rheumatism
and Piles Of 25 years standing. Rev. samuel
Bowles, Editor of the Springfield, Mass Rspub-
can, was euro Of terrible COstivencss. Hon. I'd.
Webber, of Rumney, n. IL, of Liver Complaint,
etc etc. etc, gaFTNHHAE
A box OF MonAts Life Fills, With full circulars,
&c. viii be sent gratis 10 any Fnysicisn or Clergy
man, on receipt OF two three cent postage stamps.
Morat's Life Pills are 25 cents per lle4. ,Nolais =
Phenix Bltters, 81 per bottle. They arc sold by
all espeCtable dealers throughontthe eOhtihcnts
| and the Islands Of the Ocean,
WHITE 4 HOwLAND, Proprietors,
Successors to DIR. JOIN MoFFAT, and Dr. WM. u.
MoFFAT, l9l Libert, Street, New York.
| Feb. rs, lS67-weowiy95
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q 4
B- A You've LADY returning to her
country home, after sU,oafn 81 few nonths in
the city, wss hardly rseogniaed BY nsF ffissds.
In plSea af s0Arseg rustic. AISf el lace Shs bad
soft rphy complexi0n Of Aimoasn Stble sm0othBess
aud instead Of twsnty thTee Ihs really sppeared
but eighteen Upon inquiry a. y the sAula aI ~
great a change. she plainly toid them that she
pfsh the ChrSHssla4 llelsai shd eoasisersd
ftttinvaluable acquisition TO any LSdy's toilet.
BY its use any Lady ~ Geptlemah6caI improve
their personal ~ pearaHSe an , anaYsA fclf. los
simple ~ atts ICON bAatlcn, ~ natnrt herself n
simple, yet untaip used % io eaeSsy Ia drawink
impurities from, also healing CLEANSING ana beau.
tifyins the skin and complexion. By lladirss, Sc
tionsD the eftiois II dTAss from II all its impaTl-
ties kinsly healing the same, and leaving the sur
face as nature Intended Il should b, clear, SEN
smooth and beautiful. Pdos o., ssnt by HNan OF
express, on receipt ofan orlsrby
t..y,,w W. \. CLARK 4 Co, CAanists.
No, sWestfaystte S.fest, syruosne. ny,
u TF anly, ,ApeFlceA AEeH'f isl ne sale Of ths
name 30 aPS'S7diyeh
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SERIOUS AcoIDENT.-Mr. james hs- Of
the firm of Barney, Smith g. Co., and lis
wife, were very seriously injured Saturday
evening, by a runaway horse. They were
driving in buggy near the new market
house when the spindle of one Of the axles
broke. This frightened the horse which
ran away. Mr.. and Mrs. Platt were both
violently thrown out, but the former held
to the lines and was dragged some dis
tanee. Both weie picked up insensible,
and remained In that condition for some
hours. Mrs. Platt was conveyed to IA neigh
boring house, and Mr., Platt to the brewery,
where they remained under medical treat
ment until they were conveyed to Mr..
Barney's residence. They were somewhat
easier yesterday, but MIR. Plati's situation
was still deemed critical, his brain SEEM
ng to be injured. Mrs. Platt was very Sc
verely bruised, but not dangerously.
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Foreign News.

vienna, July IAN Austrian neet is to
be immediateiy despatched TO Mexico for
the body Of Maximilian. s-t 900 ..l..1ass
LONDON. July IA detachment Of ne
gro troops has been ordered by the English
government TO Abysinia, 10 compel the
king Of that country TO release the British
fora long time.
Paris, July 1.-THE International Con-
gress. dor the regulation Of gold and silver
coinage. now IN session in this city, has
fixed uron gold five franc piece aud Its
multiplis rs the basis for uniform currency
in Europe and America. 49, ...-...,. 81 ,y-
% FRASIFoRT, July United States bondi
were quoted to-day at nv for the issue oi
1852! Ira4 raH I'D sasa sa11H Ht-iE t-i i. 90 o.
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Treasure and Passengers for Hong
KnuR. '''

SAN Francisco, July 4.-The Colorado
and Yokohama for Hong Kong sailed to-
day with S66U,000 treasure aud five hum
dred passengers. including the Japanese
Commissioners and suite. Eight hundred
tons freight. I. .l-- .fHSJ- AI" Li..
A council was held June IL, at Tapwai
in which Governor ballard, Of Idaho, agent
OMEN, and Others met the chiefs aud six
hundred of the Arezpences. with the OBJ
ject to announce TO the Indians the ratifi-
Cation by Senate of the treety with their
tribe in 1868 and explain its provisions.
The Indians expressed satisfaction with
the treaty. ......- ......-
The ir6n-wo at Portland were de-
stroyed by nre. Loss $4,000. Insurance
$4,000. Z 5s. b. tH..!s ...r.. F.. ".
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APoLoaY.-our patrons will excuse lack
of local matter IN our issue to-day. Hav-
ing only taken possession of onr sanctum
this morning we are necessarily somewhat
hurried; and, to tell The truth, Strange
freak for an editor Dallttle awkward in get
ting to work. We hope, however in few
days, to get fairly into harness, when our
readers may expect TO be kept fully posted
In local matters. E.t# f.5
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Washington News and Gossip.

wAsuINdToN, July Z.
The receipts from customs for June were
81 ,G0O,000, and from Internal Revenue
about S2l,00O,000. During the first threo
days of the present month, tho receipts
from these two sources were %, 100000.
The majority Of the members of Con-
gress are anxious and hope to finish their
business early next week, thus making n
two weeks session.
The Secretary Of the Treasury does not
intend to make any Recommendation TO
Congress regarding the finance laws, those
now IN force being deemed sufficient for
his official purpose.
Information has been received at the De-
partment of the Interior, showing that the
massacre ut Fort Phil Kearney was caused
by military order establishing military
posts, without consent OF the Indians, Oh
the road by Powder Horn and Big Horn
and that the Cheyenne war grew out OF
the approach Of the troops, The lndians
It Is stated, deserted the village, which wai
aiterv ard destroyed, fearing they would
be again treated as they were by Captain
Irvington, In December, 1856.
An official report will probably be COM
muuicated to Congress at its present ses-
sion, embodying the above facts, and such
recommendation as the commission con-
siders necessary to induce peace among ali
The United States Consul at Port Louis
Mauritus, reports 70 the State Department
in May last, great havoc by yellow fever
the inhabitants are panic stricken and arr
leaving the country every opportunity. II
is feared the colony viii be depOpulated.
The funeral OF JuuEe Wayne took place
this afternoon. aud was attended by man }
personsof distinction. a...t ..f.nF
The Washington Navy Department hal
| tn, al ad lnn nnn AnF nj al
munication to President Juarez, soliciting
that the remains Of MaxImilian be delivereC
TO the Captain of the Austrian corvette
Elizabeth. The request was not accedet
to, but the official reply is not Furnished.
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To the Patrons 81 the Daily and
MeeklY EmRIEo.

Mr.. II. II. Robinson having sold all his
interest In the books and accounts OF the
Daily and Weekly Western Empire, to John
C.. English, all parties indebted to the Emu
pire are hereby notified that payment OF
the same must be made Immediately. Mr..
d. Steward, in whose hands the books have
been left for collection, may be found Mt
No. ITO Main street, Dayton, from A. NJ. to
5P. NJ. each day, during the monthofJuly.
Immediate payment of all accounts to
this date is requested, as the business must
be closed up at once. ID. .SHEWARD'
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E,sca De OF state ConYicts.

AUGUSTA, ME- July 7.--Early this morp-
Ing live State Prison conyicts, Temporarily
confined In the County jail here while re-
pairs were being made on the State Prison
at Tomason. escaped. They picked the
locks oftheiT cells, sawed OF d window bar,
then tied blankets together and lowered
thetpselves 10 the ground. They undOubt-
edty bad assistance, .,.. .., y',,..li...,.