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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

A large number Of dead shad were latelv
plcKee up on the Connecticut shoals at Crom.
vel, Conn.,, killed by the hot weather.
~ An infant son OF Mrs Fanny Har~ev
was butted to death by q goat in front OF his
mothers house in ST. Louis, on SATURDAY ever.
ing. even
~Hamiiton, @. w., is IN q had vav. nh.s
within q week had q murder, q seduction- =
dismissed Chief Of Police, . charge OF immor-
Atty against judge, and IN upheavI OF II.
- Robert II. Isabelle, the colored Speaker
OF tne Louisiana Legislature. Il q sou of Dr
tsaDeiIe, VINO served a. surgeon in the armies
~ Another fatal duel has been fourht na.r
new orleans. shot guns, loaded with siurS.
~ we ne weapons. Paul e. Gsrssche, Jr., was
me xlctim. and deputy constshle, named
Ms. Mary Bowsher, who has hem CON.
nneo IN the Wyandotte County Jail, at Upper
cendu usky, Ohio, for some tune. on the charre
OF poisoning her children, has been admitted 10
oaiI In the sum Of fes,ous. Her securities are
number Of prominent citizens.
The Episcopalians Of Pennsyiyauia ara
sun st aglntng The question Of the division OF
~Mr. Babb, Of Wisconsin, found Mn Rahh
di1pensable after eight weeks OF VedIock' sn6
cut her throat aeccfdingiy.
NFish eggs are an Alakan dainty r.
inoians collect them ~ sinking pine Df.u -
~ me Veter where the 0sh spawn md -
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The New York loan market continues to
work with extreme ease. money being offered
on railway and mecellaneou. collaterals at
3a4 per cent, and on Governments very freely
at 3 per cent 1t Is likely there may be some
changlng OF loans on account of the break in
railroad stocks, but no serious disturbance OF
the prevailing ease Is anticipated from this
cause. Discounts are duh. There is far in
Quiry for short paper First-class notes. hay-
ing rom 30 10 90 days 10 run, are discounted at
5A per cent For ca days TO mouths the rate
Is 6a6k per cent, and for to 6 months, Sa7
per cent is paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05
SINGULAR PRESIDENTIAL MOVE.
MENf.
Especial Dispatch to the Star. I

CHICAGO, August 5.-An amusing Presiden-
tion movement occurred here to-day. call
was issued inviting the people without regard
TO sex or party TO assemble together in unity
and counsel at Crosby's Opera House for the
purpose Of putting in nominations candidates
for President and Vice President. "Let all"
it said, "who are in favor of this great and
glorious cooperative movement for homes for
their families attend" At ten O'Clock, the hour
for meeting, no one appeared at the Opera
House, and 1t II said the Convention is be post.
poned until Miss Susan Il. Anthony arrives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

MINISTER CLAY's sREsIGNATIoN-The news
paper references TO the resignation of Cassius
NJ. Clay as Minister to Russia assume that he
resigned with the cendition that IL should take
effect upon the nomination and confirmation of
his successor. Such is not the fact, however
The resignation was made absolute, and with
out condition; nevertheless, under the Tenure
of-ofice law the President has no authority TO
NIL the vacancy until the meeting OF Congress,
inasmuch as the office became vacant prior 10
the adjournment and a nomination was made
and rejected. There is no controversy between
the Administration and Mr.. Clay, but a diffi-
Guilty or dispute has arisen between the latter
surrender or possession of certain papers
claimed on the one hand 70 be of an official
character, and on the other as private property
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

Hon. Il. T. MERRIcK RELIES To GEN.
BUTLER s CARD-A communication from Hon.
X. t. Merrick has appeared in reference to the
card Of Gen. Butler, in which be stated with
regard 10 the suits OF Charles w. Woolley and
Kimberly Brothers. brought against him in
Baltimore city, follows: "BOth suits were
brought by John Surratt's attorney" Mr..
Merrick says: This statement Is untrue I
was counsel for Surratt, and am also counsel
IN the case OF Charles w. Woolley, but none of
the attorneys of Surratt are in any way con-
Cerned in the suit of the Kimberly Brothers;
and Mr.. Butler Is sufficiently well informed
in regard to both cases to have known the fact,
and doubtless did know il" Mr.. Merrick goes
on 10 assert that while the Surratt case was be.
ing prepared for trial Mr.. Bradley had an in
terview with the sister of John H Surratt, In
which she stated to him that proposition to
assist In the trial had been submitted TO her by
Mr.. Butler, through mutual friend-a gentle.
man well known in Washington city-and that
when the proposition was referred to him (Mr.
Merrick) he said that if compelled to give an
answer, there was but one they could give: thar
If the friends Of Surratt and the family were
willing TO aequIesce in Mr.. Buffers desire to
from it in his favor, but that he could not con-
sent to the personal and professional degrada.
non Of being associated with such a man. Mr..
Merrick adds "NIr. Bradley agreed that the
manner indicated was the only manner in
which either of us could with proper self-re-
spect treat the subject-and wrote Miss Surratt
immediate friends, acting In bis behalf, refused
tO allow either NJ. Bradley or myself to with.
draw, and Ar. Butler did not participate in the
trial. L cannot perceive what connection there
Is between the case Of the United States szainst
John H. Surratt and the cases OF Charles w
Woolley and Kimberly Brothers against Ben.
Jamin +. Butler. which can justify a reference
10 the former In card relating exclusively 10
the latter. But if Mr.. Butler supposes that the
con nsel of Surratt declined being associated
with hIm, professionally, because of any per.
sonal Hl-wIll, and are pursuing him with litl-
CATION TO crafty any personal malignity, he is
entirely mistaken. We declined the associa.
tion because we felt constrained TO do so from
q proper regard tor the honor OF the profession
and our own self-reSpPcto
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS In COUNCIL.
Especial Dispatch to the Star.l

NEW YORK, August 5.-A conference OF lead.
ing Democratic politicians was held at the
Metropolitan Hotel this morning on the Demo.
cratic nomination for Governor. 1t was agreed
that the contest was narrowed to Mayor Hoff-
man, State Senator Henry q. Murphy, Of
Brooklyn, and ex.Congressman Frank Ker.
nan, Of Oneida county. Inasmuch as Governor
Seymour was from Utica, it was conceded that
the latter must withdraw. Tammany Hall, it
was evident, preferred Mayor HOFFMAN to
Murphy, and it is believed that the former will
be nominated for Governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

PoLITIcAL.-The Republican conferences Of
the twentieth district Of Pennsylvania, after q
long contest, have nominated Henry q. John
son for Congress. The district is now repre-.
sented by Darwin A Finney, who Is in Europe
IN low condition Of health. Mr.. johnson is
familiar with public life, and has served as
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives Of
Pennsylvania.
The Philadelphia Press says there is no
doubt OF the denomination Of Messrs. Caleb ".
Iaylor N the nth district, Thaddeus Steven
IN me ninth, Henry l.. Cake in the tenth, Ulys-
srs Aercur IN the thirteenth, and Daniel J.
Morreii IN the seventeenth. There Is, how.
ever, much opposition TO Mr.. Stevens in his
disuict- In the twenty third both parties are
IN Ike perplexiiy. Mr.. Williams Is a candi.
date Tor denomination but has failed SO far, al.
though several hundred ballots have been
taken; and the Democrats cannot fnd q man
willing 70 accept certain defeat
Mr.. John NJ. Broomali has declined a re-
election in the Chester district, and there ara
1ve competitors for his place.
John Cessna is considered prstty sure of
The Republican nomination in the sixteenth.
The French Republicans Of New York city
have organized Grant and Collar club, called
the Association faaSose Repuhlicaine."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

STEAMER NOT HEARD FRoM-Some resi-.
dents of Philadelphia who have friends on
board the steamer Britannia, OF the Anchor
line, which sailed from New York on the ;th
CT July for Glasgow begin 10 feel concerned for
nef safety, OWING TO the fact that there has been
no news Of her arrival out Under ordinary
circumstances she should have reached her
destination from the 18th TO the 10th OF July-
sne rs, therefore, fully two weeks over her
time She may, however, have been disabled
by the derangement or breaking of her ma.
cmner', or been delayed by very stormy
weather. European steamers have occasion.
ally been out longer time owing to the break.
ing Of machinery.-Phil. ledger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05
rBy Bankers ana Brokers' Telegraph. I

Lewis johnson 4 90. Quote stocks and bonds
In home and foreign markets as follows:
NEwYoRK, August 5.-First Board-U. 8. e's
lsl, coupon, ll51; 6-20's, ls62, coupons, ll&x;
lsS4, coupon, 11US; ls6o, coupons, ll2A; IS6A
coupon, new, 1Uex Saws, l567, coupon, los Z;
lo.4Gs, coupons, 1uex SOS second, none; 30s,
third. none; Pacific Mail, 100 Z OHIO and Mssis-
sippi Oertihcasea,29x Mariposa, none; Atlantic
Mail, none; Canton, ~; Cumberld, %; Western
y. Telegraph, 44; Quicksilver, -; Boston
Water Power, l64: N. Y. Central, I30; Ere,
So 4; DO. preferred. none; Hudson, ITS; Reading,
esh; Michigan Central, 1I9; Michigan SOUTH
ern, none; Illinois Central, 14s; Cleveland and
Pittsburg, e6h Northwestern, 81 a; do. prefd,
M; Cleveland and ToIedo, I0l; Rock island,
Ill 4: Fert Wayne, l09k; Alton & Terra Haute
VI Toledo Wabash, }9; Adams EX., g.;
Wells, Fargo q Go. Express, a6; American Ex-
press, 44k; United States Express, IS; Mer-
chants' Union. "a 4; Chicago 4 Alton, l57; do.
prf'd, ~. Market weak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

Physicians wonder at the extraordinary pover
Of RADWAYs RENOvATING RRsoLyENr In
curing the worst forms OF scrofuious syphilo,d.
Chronic Skin bisesses, and its marvellous power in
resolving caloulous concretons, anordins imme-
diaie relic and consequent cure Of Diseases Of the
Kidney, Bladder. Liver, Lunes Pancreas. s,leen
Its rapid influence in the OF Diabetes Inconti-
nence or scanty, turbid, albuminous cloudy urfpe.
is almost instant efficacy in stopping itching and
painful discharge Of urine, and ts singular power
In curing discharges from the Uterus and Urethrs
Leuoorrhea. Bloody Urine, and other unhealthy
and weakening discharees;-and inquire wherein
the eARsAPAklLLIAN used In the RenoyAtine
keeolyent differs from ordinary SaySapar,llaS'
earsaparllian IL the only principle ia sarsapartia
that Possesses oKrdtirs roperiies all other par,s
Of the root are inert and useless One ounce Of the
extract obtained under DR.. Radvays new process
for extracting the curative properties from yes-ts-
BILE substances. contains more Of the true principle
OF cure than % lbs. OF the ordinary roots
sARsAPARILLIAN as osIy ONE Of the fngredf-
ents that forms this truly wonderful medicine ana
IL is the only compensating remedy that commu nj
Gates Us purifying, cleansing aud reinyigoratin
properties through the BLOOD, SWEAT URINE.
and other secretiOns, securing q harmonious func-
oonal action OF every deprsved organ and gland I'm
the system. II the blood is corrupt the Re.olyept
will make II pure. IL the Lungs are liberated ana
sore secreting thick phlegm and prurelent matter,
the heeolvent viii loosen this depcsit and repair
the wasting lung with sound and healthy material
IL the Skin is covered with pinples spets pustule,
soree, ulcers, &c, the Resolyent will Quiokly re-
move these annoyanccs. Ifmercsry is deposited IN
the bones and has accumulated in the system the
Beeovent will drive IL out IL the throa. or Bron
chisl Glands are uscersted the Resolvent will cure
these signs OF IN early waste. Direct remedies pos-
sessine only exclusive properties, are hurtful as
they increase the functional secretions OF one organ
BY suspeDdins the constituent sscretions Of .thers
hence, Q compromising remedy like the Resolyept
b the only means OF q permanent cure.
BEAR IN MIND THAT EVERY DROP on
BLOOD impresnated with the Resolvept and sb-
sosbed to supply the waste Of the body, win make
pure, sound and healthy nesh and nbre The nrst
dose that is taken commences ia work Of purfocs-
ton and Increasing the appetite and flesh.
REMARKABLE cUREr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05
Baltimore Markets, To-day.

BALTIMORE, August 5.-Cotton dull, noni-
nally 80. Flour firm and active. wheat very
hrm: prime red, S2.63. Corn firm: white and
yellow. Sl.5. Oats dull and unchanged Pro-
visions firm al $50; bacon-rib sides IL . cents:
clear do, TX cents; shoulders, lax cents:
mans, - cents. Lard, lsk cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

to Sing Sing State Prison writes OF the "veiled
%Kstchum, the forger. is employed in kesp.
ing books in the rear OF the shoe shop, but he
was NOT 10 be seen. Ratzky, the man who
murdered the diamond merchant in New York
some SIX years ago, Is here 70 be seen also, az
well as Mrs. Robinson. the 'vetled murderess,'
who does not like to be gazed upon. she IL
employed in the hospital a. nurse, ana CON.
ducts herself b. c5mingly y-about the best thins
che could do, under the circumstances. Her
cell is one Of the incest IN the female depart.
She must be fond Of flowers, for on q small
stand she had q boquet ofEttnciAl posiss, aad
take 1t ali IN all, her cell was rather cheerful.
II ouch word can to used In this gloomy con.
nection." s.ts - I,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

OUR ENVOY TO ACsTRIA.-Hon. Henry NJ
Watts, Of Philadelphia, our Minister to Aus
tria, has been formally notified by the State
Department of his appointment and confirma-
tlon. He has replied that he will be ready to
start for Vienna about the latter part Of tins
month Mr.. Watts has not yet received his
instructions, but they are being prepared AZ the
State Department and will soon be forwarded
20 him. II is expected that he will visit Wash
IBgton before leaving for Austria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

OFFICIAL VISIT OF SECRETARY WRLLRs -
The Secretary OF the Navy, accompanied by
Rear Admiral Radt ord and Commodore Jen-
kins, left the city last evening, on the steamer
Tallapoosa, for the purpose Of making an off,
cial visitation OF the several navy yards. He
Will be absent for some days, and will visit
Norfolk, Va; Brooklyn, N. Y; Boston, Mass,
and Portsmouth, N. H..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

Hon. THADDKCs STEVENS is somewhat bet-
ter to-day, and may be ready IN few days TO
travel The reason which yesterday prompt
ed the telegram 10 DR.. Carpenter, of Lancaster
Pa, his physician, was not Mr.. Stevens worse
condition; but, bearing that that gentleman was
in Baltimore, aud cOuld reach here without
much trouble, the dispatch was sent, so as to
obtain an interview with his friend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05
a NEW PRINCIPLE DISCOVERED

ONE BOTTLE oFRESoL VENT gRHrrrR
THAN TEN LARGE BOTTLES OF rYE
ADVERTISED SARsPARILLAS, or DE-
RECT DIURETIc REMEDIES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

THE President has appointed The Hon. Ben
jamin f. James, of Illinois, heretofore one of
the principal examiners In the Patent Once,
TO b. Examiner. Chief, in place of the Hon.
Elisha Foote, appointed Commissioner of
Patents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

THE SUPRRyIsoEs.-We stated yesterday
that Commissioner Rollins, before leaving for
the North. sent to the Secretary of the Treas
ury nominations for about one-half the Super
visorships under the new tax law. Thirteen
nominations were made. data says:
Mr.. McCulloch has not made any appoint
ments of these nominees and may not do so
for some time. II Is possible he may not ap-
point SUPERVISORS at all in some localities, as
the law is not mandatory in that particular,
but leaves the necessity for such officers TO the
dlsCretl0n OF he SecrefarY -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

The PRESIDENT has directed that Breyet
Major John &. Grierson, Captain and Assist
ant Quartermaster volunteers, be mustered out
of the service, and receive no f1nal pay or al
lowanees until he has satisfied the pay depart.
ment that ne is not indebted 10 the Govern
menf, he having been charged with fraud and
maladministration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

MRS. SENATOR TRUABULL still lies in
very critical condition at her residence on
Capitol Hill. From the effects of the disease
under which she is laboring she is very much
emaciated and weakened, and should some
change for the better not take place soon her
strength Will not hold out. Her physician
thinks there is no immediate apprehension,
though he cannot tell what an hour may bring
forth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

INDECENT HAsfI-The death Of General
Halpfne, causes vacancy In the Registers
office. The place 10 said 70 be worth saS.GOO or
$4,000 per annum. There are already q dozen
applicants pressing their claims on Governor
Eenton for the ONCE. This u most indecent
and we trust Governor Fenton will discard
the claims OF every one OF the men who have
made themselves candidates before poor Hal.
piEe was consigned 70 the tomb-N. r. Con.
mfrri1I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

THE CALAMITY AT ATLANTIC CIrY.-A
meeting was held at the Surf House. Atlantic
city, on Saturday evening, to express the sense
OF the guests in reference TO the recent drown.
ing there. Rev. H. A. Boardman presided and
John Henry Keene, Jr., Of Baltimore, acted as
secretary. TN motion Of Mr.. Keene resolutions
veae adopted Recommending the adoption of
measures 70 prevent q recurrence Of the ca.
lamity, and suggesting contributions from the
hotels and railroad company for the support Of
q life- boat system.-PAI Ledger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05
Wall Street Ts.dav.

NEW YORK, August 5.-Stocks unsettled
money stlll easy 3a4 per cent Exchange. 10.
Gold, Az. Old bonds, lix; new, sk. Ten
forues, 81. Virginia 6's, new, 81. Tennessee
6s, ex-coupon, 65; do. new, 81 Missouri's 5,
S3A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

TEE PUBIIC DEBT STATKNEST,-TheA August
statement OF the public debt will not be issued
until Friday. The first Of July aying been
the close Of the fiscal year. no statement was
then issued, and the comparison therefore Will
be with the June statement. The decrease ia
the gold balance Will not be as considerable as
has been generally expected outside the De-
partuent, owing to there being two months
receipts from customs 10 offset the July inter-
est, and also 10 the tact that the Alaska pur-
chase money Will not BE- accounted for until
the next exhibit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

1T WAS THE INTENTION of MILES U'Reilly's"
friends TO run him as the Democratic candidate
for Congress in the Ninth district next autumn,
IN place Of Fernando Wood. OF his election
there could have been no reasonable doubt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

Inc American peculiarly OF fillibuster-
ing was introduced In the House Of Commons
week or two since. The House was in com.
mrtee on an unimportant bill, and a minority
OF about thirty kept the House marching back
ana ioTtn into the lobbies on half dozen alter
nate motions that the House ad journ and that
the debate be adjourned. At las the hllibus-
tefs were induced to yield at a request from
Mr.. Gladstone, who put his appeal on the
ground that the Speaker was weary from Sit
ung SO long IN the chair. The papers do not
relish this copying OF "Amencan manners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

COLLECTOR FOE ALAsKA.-There are several
applicants for the position of Collector of the
Port Of ALASKA, who are strongly urging their
appointment, but the President declines TO take
any action before the return Of Attorney Gen.
eral Evarts, when the opinion of that officer
will be asked as to the power Of the President
to make the appointment during the recess of
the Senate. TIE Alaska district was created
by the last Congress, and the President failed
to make any nomination for the office Of COL
lector prior to the adjournment, hence there is
some doubt as to his power to make the ap.
pointment under the tenure OF Office bill. The
Guties of the office Of Collector are now being
discharged by Special Agent Dodge, Of the
Treasury Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

THEPREsIDENT. accompanied by his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Patterson, Will shortly take a summer
trip, though he has not yet determined in what
direction be will 60. He will leave here in the
course OF ten days or two weeks. as he finds it
impossible to go before the return Of Attorney
General Evarts. who is TO give his opinion on
several matters now DendiD1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

The CHINESE EMBASSY THE GURsrs OF
SECgErARY SEwARD.-The Chinese Embas
len Albany yesterday morning by the Central
railroad. The following gentlemen were ap.
pointed committee, with a letter Of introduc.
uOn 10 Minister Burhngame from Secretary
Seward, 10 meet the Embassy at Syracuse, and
conduct them 10 Auburn: Hon. Christopher
Morgan, Colonel w. H. Carpenter, Mayor W.
c. Beardsley, and Miles Perry. The train
arrived at Auburn At three O'Clock, brlngn z
the Embassy, in charge OF Minister Burlingame.
The party occupied q special car. The crowd
al the depot was so great as TO require the efforts
OF an extra police force TO keep passage way
TO the carriages, by which the members Of the
party were TO be conveyed 70 the residence of
Secretary Seward. The carriages passed
through State ard Geneeee streets TO the resi-
dence OF Secretary Seward, q large crowd Of
curious spectators thronRing the way. To-day,
the embassy visit the State prison. and 20 to
the farm Of II. s. Dunniug, to visit the exhibi.
ton OF the mowers and reapers. The dis.
tngulshed visitors are 70 remain in Auburn
until Friday, and 90 thence TO Niagara Falls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

BREvET Col. JOHN MgSDENHALL, Captain,
ith Artillery, has been detailed as Acting
Assistant Inspector General Of the Military
Division Of the Atlantic, on the staff of General
Hancock, commanding the division
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

PERsoNAL--Mr. Bishop Cooper, Of the WELL
known auction firm of Cooper & Latimer, has
Just returned from an extensive trip through
the Eastern States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-05

INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL CONVENTION
The International Commercial Convention met
IN Portland, Me-, yesterday. Delegates were
present from all parts of the Uuited States and
Canada. John Neal was chosen temporary
chairman. The committee on credentials re-
ported two hundred ana five delegates already
arrived, and many more expected. They rec
ommend the Hon. Samuel Morrill, Governor
OF Iowa, for president, with a long list of vice
presidents and secretaries from various parts
OF the country. A committee was appoin ted 10
meet Governor Morrill,, who appeared, and
assumed the chair with some brief remarks
The committee on the order Of business re-
ported the following subjects for considera-
ton: First. The railroad across the continent.
Second. Lake, river, and canal navigation.
Third. International commercial relations.
Hon. James w. Taylor, Of ST. Paul, Min
nesota, addressed the convention on railroad
and ship canal interests of the West. He said
the road 10 the sea without transhipmeut is
what the West wants, and when ship canals
shall open the 81. Lawrence 10 every portion Of
the great railroad waters, then the proud city
OF New York will be compelled 10 afford the
same privilege with her canal. In conclusion,
he alluded TO the great future trans-continen-
tai railway terminating at Puget's Sound.