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Of its dazZling SplendOr.

unmistakable evidences of crime,
and whose eyes Sparkled with lcnd.
iSh glce at our capture, tor thcy rec
/ OgniSed me at once. and thought
they would soon he lid Of the cap
tain of that company of soldiers
which prosecuted them so much.
The order came for us to move on,
and we followed Gentleman Dick to
our cell. This was cave at some
distance from the one we had Just
left and had large iron door to
guard its entrance. With mock
ceremony we were ushpred into Our
new quarters by the robber chief.
tain, who thus addressed us:
Gentlemen, these are the best
quarters can to assign to YOU. but
hope you'll find them comfortable.
You have always treated me kind.
+ ly when | have visited your camp
/ this was said in sarcastic tone
and now I'll see what can do for
/ you. am sorry to Siy that no man
not a men Der of our band ever left
! this cave alive after once entering
/ its forbidden arch.and therefore YOU
may prepare for your cXcntion, (which
/ will take place day after tomorrow.
4 Until then you will not be disturbed
/ either by my men or myself farewell.
and with very polite bow he with.
/ drew and locked the door after him.
My first business after being left
IN the cell was to survey the apart
+ mcnt. to see il there was no way
/ open for our escape. The prison.
house in which we were confined
was cave similar to that we had
Just left, The walls shonp and spar,
lled wherever the light of our torch
fell upon them, while from the top
beautiful StalactiteS hung of all
sizes. and rocks iutted ont from the
sides, giving the place an appear
ancc of beauty hardly conceivable.
But however romantic the place
booked, our position was by no means
with any romance in it for us. There
appeared 20 he but one chance of
eScapr.aUd that was a very slim one.
From the top Of the cavern 2 rock
some four ircC in diameter hung
pendant. This rock was elbow
shaped-that is, an arm projected
from It's lower cnd-and a narrow
opening could he seen in its side
There was a bare possibility chat
this hole extended into n hollow
/ interior which connected with some
cave above us. For a moment
considered the chances of success
in a strike for freedom, and then
addressed my companion.
Well, Marshall what do you say
now p
4 don't say nothing to it, he re
piled sullenIy.
i must say that | don't like it,
either continued 'but we must
make the best Of it. We in, and
now there's nothing to do but to Try
and get ont
i for one, don't see how in crca.
ton we are to get ont of this infer
nal place, but if yon do, please tell
me your plan at once
'WcH, first Of all, have you any
arms !--hut ! know yon have not,
for ! saw you searched by the rob
hers
BAT nave thongh. True hadhl
none when them impS Of Satan
caicIltd u.s. ou' nave now, ana he
Smlled sly. mysterious smile.
'Ihen NO" III thr name oi all the
iirndS' "id you ger any 7 eNc'alm.
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Tom Thumbs house in Connccti-
cut was blown down during the re.
cent great gale.
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dfn;iY,ip ;i,ip ~ oN'

This ccriihcs that Dr J y. Clark has done
doutnl work In our families, and that his work
h'4 given cutirc satisfaction.
ARTIFICIAL rLA1Es
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Ul0N IUINUUN NNU MN0UINI-T
And MmutActu,rut Agricultural iup. loout'
m. AMlnL-n. LLNNlNL-
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-19

THE AUGUST MAGAZINES. From Turner Brothers
& Co. we have received the August number of Put
aan's Magazine, which has the following table of
contents:-'A Martyr to Science" author of 'Stl
Life in Paris :" Enticed;" !" More Light" Professor
Schee de We're; eyes," Julian Hawthorne; "Od
Time Minister and Parish, Mrs. NJ W. Lawrence :;
"The Usurper," Julian Hawthorne; "Ascent OF the
Monte Rosa" j. NJ. Hart; 'Lavinia-Her Progress"
II, Caroline Chesbro; 'Mauritus," w. r. G. Mel
len; ga French Soldier at Inkermann," Mrs. Theo.
s. Fay; "Old Times in Virginia, and Few Para-
lels," w. @. Elan; "To-Day"-A Romance, Part
Second, r. B. Kimbal; '"The Defects of Women and
How to Remedy Them," Frances Power Cobbe
"Among Thieves" N. S. Dodge; "Fine Arts of So
cety"-II. Conversation, Lucy Fountain "Henry j.
Raymond-Journalism, II. t. Tuckerman; "The
Boston Jubilee" !" "Anchored (?) off Binghampton -
''The Princess Biddy;" ''Monthy Chronicle
rent Events" F. B. Perkins; ''Literature Art and
Science Abroad" Bayard Taylor; Literature
Home" r. H. Stoddard; ''Tabe-Talk," Clarence
Cook; Editorial Notes."
The Schoolday Visitor, published by Daughaday &
Becker, usual presents pleasant variety OF en-
tertaning reading for young people.
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ANNExATToN OF 8AN DOMTNqO.

ANNEXATION or SAN DOMINGO.
THEHR is q rumor that measures are being
taken 60 annex the island of San Domingo TO
the United States, and that responsible per-
sons representing the government of the
island have recently been in Washington to
secure the aid of the administration. The
United States ought to have possession of one
of the large West India islands as naval
station, and to enable us to command the Gulf
of Mexico. For this purpose San Domingo
would be more suitable even than Cuba; and
if we can get it without trouble or expense,
and with the consent of its people,
there is no reason why we should not take it.
The Government of San Domingo, however,
is a very indefinite term, as it is very often
difficult to tell who its responsible represen-
tatives are, or whether it has any government
at all. Up to the present time the people of
the island have not shown any particular de-
sire to annex themselves to the United States
and the probabilities are that the persons who
have been attempting to negotiate with Pre-
sident Grant are the representatives of a
political faction which is willing to sell out
for a consideration. Whether, in the event of
their completing the bargain, their action
would be ratified by the people they profess
to represent, is question involved in
considerable doubt. At any rate. it
is certain that our Treasury must not be
depleted of any more millions at the present
time for the purchase of San Domingo or any
other territory. Paying off the public debt
and reducing taxation are of far more import
ance just now than naval posts and sugar
plantations in the West Indies. If San
Domingo wishes to come to us, she can do so
without expense to either party.
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STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF TIE
MAsSAACMHUSEr A Oh IT'S MUTUAL lIA LIFE LNs9R StIE NgE
3lsT DAY OF DECEMBER, 1868.
CAPITAL STOCK NOTHING. PURELY MUTUAL.
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DARING ATTEMPTTO ROB
HERRING'S PATENT
FRANKLINITE BANKERS CHEST,

PERRYvnLE STATION, PENNSYLVANIA RR,(
June 12 1869. I
MEssRs. FARREI, HERRING d Co.,
No. $40 Chestnut street. Philadelphia.
Gents:-A persistent but unsuccessful effort was
made on the night OF May 20, 1862 to drill the
Bankers chest received from you a few menth ago.
From facts that have come to our knowledge, 1t is
evident that the attempt to open it was renewed on
Sunday evening following. Finding all efforts to drill
1t useless the effort was then made to break the
lock. The hammering was heard by parties in the
neghborhood for several hours, but supposng it to
arise from the railroad men replacing defective
rail, excited no alarm. The TOOLS with the exception
OF the drills, left 1t is evident that they were
not only prepared, but perfectly familiar with the
construction OF your Chest.
That they failed is another evidence that your
Bankers Chests are what you claim for them, Bur-
glar-Proof
Respectfully yours,
e164p j. BALsBACK, Agent
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THE AASSA OHUSETTS LIQUORLA W.
In several of the New England States attempts
have been made at various times to check the
spread of intemperance by prohibitory liquor
laws of the most stringent character. Not
withstanding the moral as well as legal in
Auences brought to bear by the advocates of
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For books of the Company, blank forms of application
and any other information desired, apply to
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POLICIES ARE NOT FoRFEITED

BY failure TO pay the premiums when DUE are con
tiEued in force by the NON.FoRFBrTURR LAW OF
THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS of April, 1851
EXAMPLES:
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THE ADMINISTRATORS AND CUBA.
The Cuban revolution has afforded our Gov
ernment an excellent opportunity to demon
strate its ideas of international law and duty;
and while it will strengthen our position to-
wards England with regard to the Alabama
claims, it will also clearly show the advan-
tages of pursuing the only correct and states
manlike policy under such circumstances.
The prompt and efficient manner in which the
Government has checked the Cuban flbus-
ters will meet with the cordial endorsement of
all of our citizens who are not carried away by
their passions and prejudices. The course of
the administration in this matter is the more
commendable, as there is every in
ducement to wink at the illegal
expeditions fitted out in aid of
the Cuban revolutionists. Their cause has
the unanimous sympathy Of the nation, and
that too without any other than the kindest
regards and well-wishes for the prosperity and
welfare of Spain herself. Our position is
vastly different from that of England during
the progress of the shareholders rebellion,
and there is no analogy between that occur
renee and the Cuban insurrection, as was
pointed out by the Cubans themselves in their
circular issued some months ago, in which
they appealed for the sympathy and aid of
the people of the United States. The heartiest
congratulations were offered to Spain on the
successful consummation of her own revolu-
ton, and the friendly interest in her progress
has never ceased. The advantages of that revo-
luton were withheld, however, from the
Cubans, and their attempt to overthrow the
Spanish power in their island is recognized as
a just revolution against an outrageous
tyranny-against an unjust and offensive
government in which they have no voice or
vote. Their position is identical with that of
the American Colonies when they refused any
longer to submit to the authority of Great
Britain, only that the Cubans have more per-
haps to complain of in the way of misgovern-
ment and the petty tyranny of Spanish Office
holders, than our forefathers had from the
British Government.
Thus far, however, the Cubans. while thew
: appear to hold their own, have not succeeded
in their object of establishing permanent
government or expelling the Spaniards to
= such an extent that the United States can con
sistently and properly recognize them; anc
; until they do this, any other course than tina
adopted by the administration would be set
. ting precedent that might be a fruitful
@ source of annoyance to us in the future
There is no doubt that p resident Grant am,
his Cabinet are fully in accord with the natior
at large in sympathizing most heartily will
IS the efforts of the Cubans to gain their indie
% pendence; and, in view of unanimity of feel
. ing in the matter, his determination to have
u the laws strictly enforced is a praiseworthy
/ indication that he is adhering to the line OF
/ duty which he marked out for himself in hi
# inaugural address
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Fey SUFFOLK K-POSTPONEMENT-
The races advertised for Monday, July 19, will be
come OIL as first advertised. VIM. II. DOBB,
It, Proprietor.
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ORDINARY LIFE POLICY, AGE 35

One Annual Cash Payment will continue the policy in
force, FOR ITS FULL AMOUNT, years aud days
Five Annual Cash Payments will continue the same
policy in force, FOR IT'S FULL AMOUNT, 10 years and
66 days.
Ten Annual Cash Payments will continue the same
policy in force FOR ITS FULL AMOUNT, 10 years and
81 days.
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SOUTHEAST CORNER
PHILADELPHIA.

ROBERT p. HARRIS, NJ. d., Medical Examiner In
attendance at office daily, from p. NJ. till P. NJ.
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The occupations of 1,6O2,411 were not specified,
and consisted probably of women and children.
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IlI.HTGRATION

DURING the thirteen years from 1856 to 1868, both
inclusive, the total arrivals from abroad at the ports
of the United States reached total OF 293S 296 per-
sons, 3I2,652 Of whom natives of this country,
leaving the foreign arrivals at 2,565,64f. OF this
number it is estimated that fully 100000 were i'm
migrants who made the United States their per-
manent home, the remainder being persons travelling
on business or pleasure. The following is cassif-
cation n the arrivals nv M tionaIitiea
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State of Massacbu'ott., ooun,y q I'mapden,

state OF MasSachusottR OOunly OF Hsmpden,
BE il remember that The Fl tth day of Eebuary
D. 1869 before the ub crber Notary Public and for the
State OF Masshchu otts duly commissioned and authorized
by the Governor the State OF MASSACHUSETTS, admin.
ister oahs and afrmations personally appeared Caleb
Rice, President the Mass chusotts Mutual life Insu
rance Company ami made oath that the following true
statement Of the cOrditiOn of said Lie Insurance. Oom
pany upon the Blst day OF December, 1873,
And further certify that have made par
J sonal examination of the condition of said Life
sEAL Insurance Company this day. and am satisfied
that they have assets safely invested to tina
-, A. amount OF s2.469S55 "a; that have exam.
ined the securities in the hands OF tae OomDany
set forth in the annexed statement and the same are OF
the value represented IN the statenent further certify
that am not Interested in ths affairs the said
In witness whereof have hereunto set INV hand and
D. 1859. S'~ NN''' -
7lsmwf6t CHARLES MARSH, Notary Public.
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littM packets, and her officers never allow their

littM packets, and her officers never allow their
patrons room for complaint.
At seven o'clock this evening the magni.
fcent steamer, Magenta, will sail for Cairo,
st. Louis and all way points. That most
gallant and courteous gentleman, Captain
Frank Hicks, commands. while these affable
and agreeable gentlemen. John Sullivan and
Charlie Smither, preside in the Office.
BOATS LEAVING TOMORROW.
The splendid passenger and freight snd regu-
lar United States mail packet, Thomas II. Al
len. is announced for Helena, Napoleon, Pine
Bluff, Little Rock. Fort Smith and all in
termediate landings tomorrow evening at FIVE
o'clock. She belongs TO the Arkansas River
Packet Company. and is one of the best boats
of the line. Captain Reese Pritehard COM
mands. with those excellent gentlemen. G. 7.
Walker and Joe Thomas, in the office.
The magnificent steamer. Des Arc, will
get away Tomorrow evening at five o'clock,
for all points on " hite river. She is pretty
steamer. has pretty state rooms. pretty cabin
and last. though not least, handsome and clever
officers. Captain John d. Elliott will be on
the roof. and Joe Elliott Matt. Glass in the of
fee.
The elegant St Francis will leave TO-.
morrow evening at five o'clock for all points
on the st. Francis river. Captain T. K. Bow
man commands. The efficient and popular
clerks are Messrs. Sam. Paine, W. II. Clarke
and j. II. Banks.
The splendid Steamer Robert E. Lee will be
in port t. leave for Vicksburg and New Orleans
tc morrow evening at five o'clock. Capt. Cam
non commands. with j. t. Roberts and John
; Mossop in the efaes. The Lee recommends
herself.
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News in Brief.
Senator Fowler has arrived.
Hundreds of strangers in the city.

Senator Fowler mas arriVeu'
Hundreds of strangers in the city.
Senator Srrague is expected here to-
day.
Elk. Governor Henry s. Foote arrived
this morning from Nashville.
A cotton-shed on Madison street was
nearly set on fire Saturday night.
Colonel Milton Brown and Colonel ].
W. Gates, of Jackson, are in the city.
The sixth circle of Dsnte's "Inferno "
was exhibited gratis in this city Satur'
day evening. Several old ladies tainted.
DR.. ]. M. Keller. Colonel Blanton
Duncan, Mr.. W. E. Milton and some
others, from Louisville, are at the Pea
body.
The strawberry festival and concert,
for the benefit of St. Johns NJ. E. Church,
commences on Wednesday evening at
Rocco Hall, corner Second and Madison
streets. 1t will be a splendid affair.
A fire occurred this morning at seven
o'clock in the Ayres Block. Some
thieves had broken in, stolen some
whisky, and set fire to the building.
Loss to Mr.. Ayres about $500.
Captain Joseph Lenow and W. B.
Greenlaw, Esq, of Memphis, have been
appointed delegates to the Commercial
Convention by the Mississippi and Ten,
nessee Railroad.
Messrs. Byrd Douglass, Jno. s. Burch,
A. ". s. Lindsay, A. j. Martin, f. c.
Rains, Hon. W. H. H. Hill, Colonel
Horace Rice and others, from Middle
Tennessee, arrived from Nashville this
morning.
A grand strawberry festival will be
given at the Assembly Hall, May 18Th
| 18th, goth and 2lst, for the benefit of the
New Central Methodist Church edifce
1t will be an enjoyable affair, and, We
| hope, highly successful.
We learn that Mr.. Alf Burnett, the
world renowned humorist, who will ap
pear tonight at the New Memphis The
alter, will, during the week, give bene'
Git for the Masonic Board Relief Fund
The time and place will be announced
hereafter. Mr.. Burnett is rare genius,
as well as clever, lberal-hearted gen
tleman, and worthy of full house every
night.
\ A colored baby show will be given a.
| the Beal Street Baptist Church, next
Thursday night. Mrs. Gray and Miss
| Governs, members of the church, will
have charge of the interesting affair
The babies to be admitted must be be-
tween the ages of FIVE and six months,
and they will be considered for their
hardness and good looks. A handsome
premium is offered for the best one.
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An old friend of ours iuStructs as to
say that be will sell two elegant houses,
each containing seven rooms, two good
cisterns, all in perfect repair, at bar
gain, If called for within the neFt foul
days, as be wants cash. Property situa-
ted on Tennessee street. west side, be-
tween Trezevant and Butler. Title per
feet Call at Register, Trezevant 4 Co.
or on premises. 67-s
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JOE LOCKE, 1864 Main street, has re-
ceived Karper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's,
Round Table, Rural New Yorker, Weekly
Police Gazette and News, Home Journal
and hundred other weeklies, and Peter
sons and Godey's for June. Call on
Joe; he is always up to time-never be-
hind. Later-Just received, Days Do
Jugs, Sporting Times, Imperialist, Ger
man Leslie, and more dailies from
everywhere.
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As we predicted. the river here commenced
to rise gain yesterday. though as yet it is very
slight, 1t having risen half an inch in the pas
twenty four hours at St. Louis the rise is very
rapid. The White. Arkansas. Cumberland and
Tennessee rivers are declining. The Ohio. at
Louisville, is falling. with seven and half feet
in the canal.
BOATS LEAVING THIS EVENING.
The great and magnificent low-pressurs pas
senger steamer. Richmond, is .he regular
Orleans packet for Viqksburs. hatcher and
New OrleanE this evening at five o'clock. The
clever gentleman, Captain j. Slut Neal, oaIa-
mands. with those estimable gentlemen, JOAN
Voolfolk and r. P. Lodge, in the Office.
The new and Majestic steamer. Great Repub.
lie, will be ready to leave for Viehsburg
hatcher and New Orleans ,his evening
at Eve o'clock. Captain Van Hook is in COM
mand, with James Kerr, jr.. in the office. The
Republic is the largest and most powerful boai
on the river. and for safely aud speed she can.
not be surpassed.
The splendid Julia is announced for Cairo,
st. Louis and all way pSiats this evening at FIVE
o'clock. Captain Callahan commands. with
Aady 1saacs in the Office.
For Vicksburg and intermediate landings,
AXE the splendid steamer Rsbiccn. Captain
W. N. Taewpson. Ale Grisson b clark. She
lSsyss At Ave o'clock tAis s~enfet
The steamer 0soFse W. Cheek. Captain Jas.
Lee. with Stack Lee and B. P. Fields in the
Office. vi Leave tais evening at Eve O'clock for
Friar's Point and Intermediate laadinss. The
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The weather is again clear and pleasant. al
though it is rather cool. Appearances indicate
more rain soon, but We hope to have more sun
shine and less rain for fortnight or so. 50 as
to enable our farmers to plant their low lands.
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YARD-wIBE bleaehed domestic, l2ic
per yard, at NJ. Kraus & Co.'s, oOrnel
Main and Adams 6O-l
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Nav stock Of cassimeres and towels
latest styles, at extra low 6gures- J. Il,
LOewenstins 4 Bros, 23l Main street.
Clay Building. Y
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REFRIGERAToRs, l9l Main street.

LADIES, please look at our beautiful
elysians for waists and basques; also,
ladies' and children's skirtings.
NJ. KRAus 4 Co.,
cot Cor. Main and Adams streets.
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JUsr opened, complete new stOck Of
fringes and dress trimmings. Sold al
great bargains. J. Il. LOwenstine \
Bros, 2sl Main street, Clay Building. q
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JUST opened, full stock of striped and
figured linen lawns. A nice quality for
95c. !. p. toewenstine Bros, 23l
Main street, Clay Building, "
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DEAD-BEATIsM.

How TrOoIy LoiI Member OF the
Tennessee Leg sold Com.
plimentary Railroad Ticket, and
How Youth named Roswell failed
In the Role Of legislator.
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" you want splendid shave for ten
cents, and your hair cut in the best style
fer twenty-five cents, call at No. % JEFF
ferson street. II
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CHILDRENs' DRESSES FROM PARIs.--Ws
will close out our importation Of chill
drens' Marsailles dresses at cost.
59t MENKEN BROTHERS.
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TRY one of Carson's patent churns
and if not pleased return it to
R. D. WARD & Co.,
u No. 1872 Main street.
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Strawberries, fresh and Dice from al
the grounds, received every hour.
cit CONWAY Il Co., 1863 Main st.