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THE p. II.
GoasiD for the EEFancy'' from st. LOuis-NI
Prospective and AbOrtivc.

Gossip for the "Fancy'' from ST. LOuis-NIiIIs
Prospective and AbOrtiVc.
The st. Louis Democrat of Wednesday gives
the following summary of prize ring gossip in
that city, which appears just now to be the
headquarters of the bruising fraternity
We announced on yesterday the arrival in st.
Louis of Ned O'Baldwin, the Irish Giant, whose
fight with Wormad some time since was broken
up by the police, and gave rise to considerable
excitement by the press over the incarceration
of both parties. The coming matches between
McCoole and Allen and Gallager and Allen have
sufliced to fill the complement of local excite
ment, but O'Baldwin has given it metropoli-
tan and an international stimulus.
McCoole's hosterie on Fifth and Chestnut
streets was filed last night to overlowing.
O'Baldwin was the guest OF the evening, and the
lion.
The talk was all fight. There was no end of
wagers, but no takers. 400
Hennessy proposed to stake $1,000 to 5000
that Allen would not win both matches with
Gallagher and McCOole, and deposited 500
with McCoole as a forfeit, to be covered within
a week.
McCoole offered the same odds. Tom Kelly,
McCoole's trainer, was present, and speaks IN
the highest confidence of his man.
During the evenings conversation, a Irlend 0d 0I
Kellvs offered to make n first deposit OF SoOO
that he (Kelly) could whip any man in the coun-
try at 1856 pounds weight. .
There was a lull of conversation for moment,
when a casual visitant, who knew little OF Ihe
mettle he was opposing, eApresseu q".'o' Ni9
position to produce an opponent, but of whose
exact weight he was not confident.
Says OBaldwin:-"Bring on your man. De ne
big as a bull, or small as terrier, we VIII ac-
commodate him" ,
McCooIe is i'm much better condition than when
he encountered Allen. His face is in better Trim
than any previous contest within the ropes, and
there can be little apprehension but that ne VIII
appear at the end of his training season IN uh-
| exceptionable condition. He Will go INTO Irain'
| ing in q few days.
Allen has announced his intention OF taking
the Wash Home for his quarters,
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HUNG!
The Execution of John Griffin, nt Hamilton,
OhiO-rhe Crime and Trial.
oh 6otod IL, n

The Exception Of John Griffin, at Hamilton,
OhiO-The Crime and Trial.
A despatch dated yesterday from Hamilton, o.,
says:-
John Griffin, the murderer of Uriel Priekett
was hanged to-day in the Jail of this place. at
precisely ten minutes after ~. AS this was the
first execution in this county, the people from
the surrounding country nocked to the scene in
large numbers.
On the morning of June 49, 1868. Uriel
Prickett, professional wrestler of some repu-
tation, was shot dead in saloon known as the
"HOle-in-the-Wall.' For some days after the
murder no clue could be obtained to the perpe-
traitor of the deed. But at length, after con
siderable inquiry and search, John Griffin,
George n. Shedd Joseph Kelly, and Thomas
COnnaughtOn, Jr., were arrested on suspicion of
being implicated in the murder None of these
suspicious, however, were positive. At the
Coroners inquest the jury found verdict
against Griffin as principal in, and against the
other three as accessories, to the murder.
After many delays and postponements, John
Griffin was tried in the Circuit Court in this
place, Judge Gilmore presiding. Kelly turned
States evidence, and swore positively that
Griffin was the man who fired the fatal shot
The jury, after short absence, returned with Il
verdict of ''Guilty of murder in the first degree"
and the prisoner was sentenced to be executed
on the 27th of May last. An application for a
writ of error was made to the Supreme Court
and the execution of the sentence was suspended
until hearing could be obtained. The Supreme
Court refused to grant the writ, and fixed the
day of execution for the Goth instant.
On the 2lst inst. four despcadOes confined in
the Jail attempted to release Griffin. They at
tackled the turnkey and tried to possess them
selves of the prison key, and might have been
successful had not women who were passing at
the time given the alarm. During the melee
Griffin stood ut the cell door, but did not utter
one word. When his would-be rcscuers were
secured he remarked with an oath:-"The next
time you undertake to get me out want you to
do it,"
After this he relinquished all hopes of n re-
prive pardon, and prepared himself for his
approaching doom. He has been visited con-
stantly by Rev. Father Hone, the Catholic priest
of Hamilton, who has administered 10 him the
consultations of religion.
Griffin slept well on the evening preceding his
execution, and arose apparently cheerful and
happy. But as the fatal hour approached he
lost his self-composure and turned deadly pale
He recovered somewhat, but thereafter con-
tnued to tremble and shake fcarfully. On the
scatfold he protested his innocence, thanked his
friends for their kindness to him during his in
carceration, and forgave his enemies. Every
thing being in readiness, the drop fell and John
Griffin had terminated his earthly career His
neck was broken by the fall, and death was
almost instantaneous. After hanging twenty
minutes the body was cut down and delivered to
his friends for interment.
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THE TEXAS FLOODS.
The Latest DetaiIs-Loss of the Corn CrOp-Ef-
, forts 10 secure a Cotton Crop.

foris 10 secure a Cotton Crop.
Our Texas exchanges continue to furnish de-
tails of the damages by the recent freshets in
that State. The Houston Telegraph publishes
the following from Columbus
In all there were but three lives lost as far rs
we have heard about town. From the country
or the bottoms we cannot hear as the water is
yet very high. All the plantations on the river
are literally ruined, though some of the planters
have still hope of making fair crop, pro-
vided the plants are not entirely killed, which
cannot be told yet. So far as heard from, the
negroes are hard mt work trying TO save the
rails, and where the water has gone down they
are building fences and trying for n crop any
how, at least cotton; for the corn, that is all
gone.
The Austin Gazette has the following:--
About nine miles below lis on the river in the
neighborhood of Mr.. Coalson, u widow lady,
name not remembered with six small children,
driven from her house, which was swept by the
high water, took refuge in tree with all her
little ones. AS the flood brought along fence
rails and drift wood, she caught them and con-
structed sort of raft around the tree, so that
when one of her children slept and fell, it was
caught by the platform below. Here the heroic
mother, with all her precious treasures re-
mained for twenty-four hours, until Mr.. Coal
son constructed boat and took them all safely
to the shore.
The Victoria AdUocate says the loss in the
valley of the Guadalupe will be very heavy,
though cotton only partially submerged seems
to be still growing. 1t is thought the cotton
worms in the valley were drowned out. While
Mr.. Whitney and two negroes were attempting
to cross the river, the boat capsized and one of
the negroes was drowned.
The Bolton Journal reports that some planta-
tions on Little river had been submerged, but
the danger is comparatively light in that county
The Bastr0p Advertiser gives the names of
about hundred planters in that county who
have lost from $500 to $4,000. The AdeertiSer
says:-
The destruction to property has been great
many farmers have been stripped of cotton and
corn, thousands of rails some few houses, and
any number of cabins. Furniture, clothing,
provisions, and valuables of all kinds followed
in the wake of the resistless tide. Hundreds of
freedmen were forced to take refuge in trees,
and children were lashed to trees, in which con-
ditiOn they remained for twenty-four hours or
more before assistance was given by parties with
skiffs But it would fill the columns of our paper
to recite half that has been told of the thrill
ing events connected with the flood that occurred
in the river bottom.
In conclusion, however the same paper says:-
We confidently believe that the crops have not
been cut short more than one-half, and possibly
not more than one-third, of what they would
have been had this misfortune not have befallen
us. Let us be hopeful, and thankful that our
condition is not worse.
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FROM EUROPE.


By Atlantic Cable
LONDON, July 30-A. M-Consos, 93% for both
money and account u. s. 5-2Cs quiet and steady at
s3h. Stocks firm; Erie, 1917; Illinois Central 94A.
LONDON, July 30--A. M.-Sugar anOat at 2Is. 9d(9
2ss. Calcutta Linseed, 6ls 9d.
LIVERPOOL, July 30-A M.-COtton is shade
frmer mddling uplands 1224d.; middling Orleans,
121@13d. The sales to-day win probably reach $4,000
bales sales of the week 101 OOO of which 900
for export and 1s 600 for speculaton stock $4,000
bales, Of which 100000 bales are American. Corn
declining Wheat los. Sd for California, and 9s. 3D.
for No. red Western.
This Afternoons Quotations.
LONDON, July SOP. M-Consos, 93A for both
money and account u. s. 5-20s S3Js. Stocks quiet
Illinois Central, "a.
LIVERPOOL, July SOP. M.-Cotton unchanged !;
stock anOat $50 600 bales, Of which 2s 600 Ame-
rcan. Red Wheat, 9s. Sd. @9s. Id. California white
los 90. Flour, 23s. 9d. Peas, Ais. TallOw AIS.
HAyRE, July 30..-CottOn quiet and steady.
LIVERPOOL, July 800 =. M.-CottOn steady. Yarns
and fabrics at Manchester quiet but firm.
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do. 1864, 1Qs@12sb do 1865, 12S@193b; do. 1865,
new, 121&@122; do 1861, new, 122@l22h do.
80 Year per cent. Cy, 1O9K@1O9A; Due Comp Int.
Notes, 19h Gold, 136A@196H; Silver, 1SOH@1s2N.
JAY COOKE 4 co. quote Government securities as
follows:-U. s. 6s Of 1881, 123E@123A 520s OF 1862,
124ai@126; do, 1864, 129@123h; do, Nov, 1865,
123l5@l28H; do, July, 1855, l2l%@1226; do, 1861,
11aG Paciacs. 1O9 @1O9X. Gold. 1867.
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The following was the state OF the weather a
he seaside at o'clock this morning.
Atlantic City, N. W., clear, 81.
Long Branch, N. W.. clear.
Cape MAY n, clear 65.
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ARRIVED THIS MORNING.


mdse to W; III baird 4 Co. VIM "4'N
Steamer amer shriyer Dennis lS hours from Baltimore
Br baIque Elena Stewart ~ days from Ivigtut with
to j. f. Bailey & %. 0o'-'essei
Schr Pioneer, Brewer. 7 days from Norfolk Va with
Sehr =, J, French, Doughty, days from Washington
N q. with lumber to d; Trump Son 4 90.
SGhr o. n sRedden, Collins days from Norfolk with
Sehr Nellie Star, Poland, days from Gardiner, Me-,
Schr Z. j Iull Cowper, from Bangor
Schr ]. 2; McCarty, Simpson, from Boston.
Schr Northern Light, Irelan, from Boston
Schr " Wilson, Wilson from Salem.
schr Argus Eye Thompson, from Providence.
MEMORANDA.
ship j. q. Boynton, Waycott, hence for AntwerD ,xav
spoken IN lat 3ys long. IS 3O no date. 80 ""'
was spoken I'D inst lat 40 As, long 81 l8
R Dior Meredith, Ayres, for Philadelphia cleared
Schr John Stockham, Wright from Salem for pbrodo,
phla lost mansai and jib off Barnegat 29th inst dnTn
sehr Royal Oak Ericsson, hence, at Providence 2tb
SehTs Trade Wind, Oorson, and Richard Peterson 7.
land, hence at Boston 28Ih inst. y '''''on' He-
Sehp .; ~ rerTy Kelley, for Philadelphia sailed from
NJ sshE & Ceres Trefehen hence for Dover at Newport p
Sohr Sarah A. Reed, Reed from Boston for phua,
phia, at Newport 28th inst ' AO' ni@uel-
sehr L. b. Burnett McDevtt, hence at Norwich 9th
oSchrs VIM, B. Thomas, winsmore and E Sirr;o,.o..
Smassl Wlnsmore, hence at Marblehead 2itb inst
CaSis sad inst Oons for Philadelphia, cleared at
sohr Charles E. Jackson, hence, at Marbsbsad os,n
SehE Wave Warwick. for Philadelphia sailed from Nor
sohT r. X. Vaughan, Risey; j. S. shindIer stro.Lo..
Geo Nevenger Smith r. N Atwood KsmnT' 9n5reaaker; a;
Sannemani and koon Jasper, hence for B5stonM: ~ q ~
renee hence fer Lynn and Gertrude Caldwell hence for
Eastport at Holmes Hole p. NJ s7th inst. "''''
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
For additional Marine Neus see Inside Pages.


(By Atlantic Cd6e)
QUEENSTOWN, July 30.-Arrved, steamships Scotia
and England yesterday
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Barque Soud Crosby Bigo, n. Hellings 4 Bro
Brig Avance, Schudz, Hamburg L. Westergaard Co.
Brig American Union, Willoughby, Boston, John Rom
mel Jr. Il Bro. ~ N' ~ AN'iA
Brig y >; Soule, Soue, Boston,, do.
Schr M. Monson, Dayton, New London, do
Scpr "; j." kanuerNoOrIi Kelly, SAGE, Me-. do.
Schr Alex 4 Oung, hoGng, Boston, do
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CLEARED THIS MORNING.

STATE THERMOMETER THE EVENING rEIEeRApH
IA. M..........6sl IL A. M..........77l 77l9P.M..s so
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SCHUYLKuL NAVIGATION COAL TRADE, for the
Nnek nnninn ThnrsdaY. .ulY 20. lS69:-

MESSRS. DE HAVEN q BkUTHEki NO. 4U 3 THIRD
street. Philadelphia report the following quotations.
u. s. 6s OF 1851, 1899 C9129 do 1862, 124s@1242I
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dSptGial AntIfGs.
ALLCOCK POROUS PLAsTER.

Rheumatism, Lumbago, Cold Feet, Pain
OF the Chest of the Side, Bruises and acci
dents, especially OF the spine, also chronic
weakness or affection thereof, Sore Throat
Varicose Veins, and even In the affections
OF the Heart, this celebrated plaster has been
ound to afford immediate and permanent
relief.
DR.. j. W. Johnson, OF Hartford. writes
AT this moment OF W riting, man
applies for one, who, by ENHANCEMENT In
the shaft OF machinery, had both his legs
broken, spine severely injured, and was for
nearly year entirely helpless. This man
found relief yer y soon by the application OF
the Porous Plasters. He was soon enabled
to work, and now he labors as well as ever"
Letter from DIR. Fuller, OF PcekHkilI.
Thomas ALIcOck & CO-Gentlemen: Since
my severe accident have used rs an appll-
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1t has Ind an excellent effect, soothing
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It Is applied. ID. FULLER.
PEEKsKILL, Oct. 5, 1883.
Allcock's Porous PIasters arc sold by all
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Federal appointments in New York
A - NOtOrIOuS SWIndIcr" NomiHn'
ted and how IL was Brought AbOnt'
The New York Sun makes the follow
Ing statement touching the appointment
OF New York Federal officer, who Is
not designated, nor indicated except by
this headline: Planning for the Dis
trict Attorneyship." AS Judge Ed
wards Pierrepoint has been nominated
for that position it seems to point 10
him, though that would be incredible,
even If the story itself did not show it
was some one else. 1t Is more probably
the District Matshalship, as the Senate
Judiciary Committee reported adverse
ly on the gentleman nominated to that
position on account of "charges" re-
quiring to be explained.
The antecedents of the gentlemen
nominated for various Federal offices
In this city by Gen. Grant have been the
subject of considerable Investigation
during the past few days among Office
holders, Ofticeseekers, and politicians in
general. The numerous class who in
dulged in conversation on the subject
were generally uncharitable enough to
attribute the success of the nominees of
the President TO their liberality in sub
scribing to the expenses OF his election.
They have been unable, however, to ac-
count for the nomination of one gentle
man, whom they regard as a notorious
swindler.
The lucky citizen to whom we allude
Is said to have been introduced last
summer by a millionaire to Gen. Grant,
and the millionaire had accidentally
formed his acquaintance about a year
Both purchased residences opposite each
other, in region known as the Garden
OF New York, and of course they be-
came friendly neighbors, This mill
liOnaire knew nothing of the antece-
dents of his friend, except that he had
purchased u splendid mansion, which
he had judiciously settled on his wife:
but the acquaintance ripened into
friendship, until at last Gen. Grant, as
the embryo President, became alter
nately the guest of both.
During one OF the costly entertain
ments at which the chief magistrate of
the nation was the highest guest, he was
informed OF the desire of his host to
procure certain office in this city, and
he pladged his word of honor thai the
sinecure should be given to him.
The President was reminded of5his
promise about three weeks ago, and he
at once ordered his Secretary to write
the name among others to beSent 10 the
Senate for confirmation.
1t has since been ascertained that this
lucky individual is a notorious swim
dler. 1t is charged that he procured
goods on credit TO the amount of $500 at
one of the leading dry goods establish
mentsjn this city, and when judg-
menL was obtained against him for the
amount 1t was found to be practically
worthless, as he had settled his property
on his wife. His wife, however, died
soon afterward, and the shrewd lawyers
of the merchant whom he had pre-
viously defrauded, made the Judgment
operative, as the property reverted to
him, and recovered the amount before
Grants nominee had time to sell his
real estate. The Same gentleman has
been defendant in a suit before
Judge of one of the District Courts, in
which he was accused of defrauding a
widow of 81, 500.
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ID EMAINING UNCLAIMED IN TIE
II Post Office at Wheeling, on Monday
april n, 1869.
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1902.
1868.

In 1902 the grandfather OF DIR. Tobias
introduced the Venetian Liniment in Eng
land. It was success, although the price
was q guinea u bottle. His late Majesty,
William W., used it for Chronic Rheuma-
tism, and was entirely cured after suffering
for two years, his attending physician being
unable TO effect a cure, and he wrOte'a letter
OF thanks, which is now in possession of my
uncle, in Liverpool. 1 have offered GlOO
sterling for the letter, but 1t was refused. In
1877 put 1t out in the United States, and
now, in 1868 the sale Is immense. Thousands
OF families are mover without 1t. 1t is safe
and innocent to apply externally, and TO
take internally: For twenty-one years 1
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directed. For Cholera and Dysentery 1t is
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once trying it will ever be without It. Sold
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One OF the last and most important of
the measures passed during the last
hours OF the session of Congress which
has just terminated, was the bill for the
speedy restoration OF civil government
in Virginia, Mississippi and Texas, Tin
Difference to the suggestion made by
the President day or two before. The
bill authorizes the President, at such
times as he may deem best, to submit
the Virginia Constitution to the regis
tered voters of that State, for ratifica-
ton or rejection, and also to submit to
a seperate vote such provisions Of that
Constitution as he may deem best, the
elections to be held and the returns to
be made in the manner provided by the
election ordinance adopted by the Con-
sliIutiOn. It further authorizes him to
submit, In the same way, to theVoterG
OF Texas, the entire Constitution framed
for that State, or separate provisions for
1t, provided that no election shall be
held in Texas, for any purpose, until
the President SO directs. The same pro-
vision is made for Mississippi. Ifeither
islAture elected shall assemble on the
fourth Tuesday after the official pro-
mitigation of the ratification. But
neither State Is to be entitled TO repre-
sanitation in Congress until its Legtsla-
ture has ratified the pending suffrage
amendment to the Constitution
The Commanding General, in either
ofthOse States, may, with the approval Of
the President, suspend, until action by
the Legislature, all laws that he may
deem oppressive. This will give the
President the power to submit to vote,
separately from the constitutions prop
or OF these States, such provisions as
are likely to cause their total defeat,
and thus prolong the work of recon-
struction. Among them arc the dis
Reimbursement aud disqualification pro-
visions, and others ola mere local char
acter. The bill seems to give general
satisfaction at Washington.
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Carpet Department.

Special attention is given to this Depart
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t hugs' Matts, &c, &C.. Window Blinds, Fix
house in the trade and ofer great Induce
ments 70 cash buyers in that department,
having Carpet from SOC to 81; selling the best
Ply ingram All Worsted Chain and Wool
nlnng at u per yard. Call and see for your
selves. II you wish to save money. The best
q naslty OF Cotton Carpet Chain. 8 ply at 4Oc;
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II: Terms are Strictly Cash. Buying and SOL
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gains imam credit, believing that by indus
uy' noneSt dealing and economy, we can
not tall 70 benefit those friends and custom
en- tnat may be pleased to favor us with a call.
d,nereIor respectfully invite an examina-
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" mafs2 ana oOlise Holm poH,rrp
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