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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-08-05

REVENUE AFFAIRS IN Observation-Disclosures
IL AEKANsAs.-Nemphis, August 2.-Gene-
raj r. +. Patterson, internal revenue col
lector, orders that in future al! liquors
brought here shall be reported to him Tor
inspection, and that it shall not be delivered
to consignccs without his orders.
A man named W. Sterling was brutally
murdered on Saturday night, at Council
Bend, in Arkansas, fifty miles below here,
by q colorcd man, and led by white man.
He was owner of trading boat. The party
went on board for whiskey, and asking Tor
-four, Sterling went for samples, when they
drew pistols and demanded his money,
which he gave at once. They then threat
cued to kill him, when he offered every
thing he had, which they refused. At
tempting to run away, they fired on and
killed him.
Politics are getting warm, and several
street fights occurred here to-day.
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WASHINGTON NEWS.
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun.
Internal Revenue Matters. &c.

WASHINGTON, ust3.-Supervisor Pres
bnrv. Of Virginia. had nm interview with
Commissioner Delano to-day, and submitted
q plan by which the stamps on tobacco boxes
can be destroyed whenever tho box is open
ci. The plan will probably he adopted.
Mr.. Prcsbury has been recently engaged in
fcrrc;ing out frauds and dishonest officials
in his district, and reports the arrest Of one
collector for collision with distillers and
tobacco manufacturers.
Adviccs from North Carolina represent
the cotton crop in n. fourishing condition,
with the promise Of tho larGcs; yield raised
in that State for years. The cereal crops
arc not in so favorable condition.
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correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.
The washington Schuctzcnfesf.

WASHINGTON, August ), lSG9.-At the
Schuctzcnfcst yesterday the prize of gold
medal for the best shooting during the day
was awarded to Mr.. Kline, of New York,
who. out OF fifty shots fred, struck the
"hulrs eve thirty-Scven times. The
shooting was at two hundred yards, without
rest. MIR. Berry Amos carried off the first
prizc. of twenty-five dollars in gold, for the
best bowling. N. Mckcnna, Of Laurel Fac
tory. carried off the third prize set of
silver spoons, and Mr.. b. kcttlcr of Balti-
more, carried off the fourth prize, q lot Of
wine.
After the awards of the prizes lat 10
o'cloc>I dancing was resumed, and was
kent until long after midnight. The crowd
in attendance yesterday was very great
To-day there was another large crowd in
attendance, when the gates were opened at
l2o'clock. The contest to-day is for the
Kings medal, which is now worn by Mr..
Dill. Of Georgetown, and the competition is
very brisk. The ceremony of browning the
king will take place this afternoon, when
MIR. Simon Wolf, register of deeds, will de-
liver nm address.
The Board accepted an invitation to
attend the Schuctzcnfcst, and fixed upon
tomorrow evening as the time Tor the
visit, and some trouble is anticipated
Il the colorcd members Of the council
attempt to gain admission. The shoot
ing park is private property, and one Of
the rules is that no colorcd man shall be
admitted in any capacity. Whether the
rule will be set aside in favor Of the colorcd
courclmcn remains to be seen. Some OF
the members OF the Schuctzcn Nercin say
that The invitation to the councils was I'M
authorized, rs they did not wish to be
placed in the position of inviting the CO.
lorcl men to u participation in the festivi-
ties.
At the last municipal election all sorts Of
rcoplc, engaged in all sorts OF employment,
were elected TO represent the taxpayers of
Washington in the city councils. Among
these was Robert Thompson (colored),
head waiter AT the National Hotel. Thomp-
son has only been i'll his seat twice since
the organization Of councils. The reason
is that lie has gone TO Saratoga-not exactly
Il. a guest, but in his professional capacity,
and with white apron on he hands out COT
fee and hccistcak to many persons for
whom he will lcgislatc next winter.
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EMANCIPATION CELEBRATIoNs-SC SUDDEN
DEATH.-Loui&uiiie, August AT ccle-
hrGtion of negro emancipation to-day by a
wraad procession of their various societies
through the streets at Jcficrsonvillc, Ind,
4 colorcd man acting as marshal OF pro-
ccssion fell dead from his horse.
st. Louis, August 2.-The colorcd people
of this city celebrated the anniversary of
emancipation in the British West Indies to-
day by procession of Masonic and other
societies, and made crcditable appearance.
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ANOTHER VICTIM TO \ DRUGGIsT's CARE
LEssNEss.- Boltimore August "a we'll
known Virginia lady came here some weeks
ago to have tumor removed. Her physl-
clan, after removing the tumor, ordered
gentle doses Of quininc. BY mistake OF the
apothecary she was given morphine, and
soon died. The case was hushed up, but
now will be legally investigated. The medi-
cine was furnished by Andrews & Thomp-
con, druggists, to the Church Home, where
il was administered. They had put this
poison in Walls labelled 9uinine, in the
medical department Of that establishment,
where the deceased had been staying
Specia! UiSputch to the Eceni3og Telegraph.
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IMPORTANT ARRESTS OF LEGGED
EHGLIsn FoRGEEs.-Ne,o Torh, August g.
Clement Harwood alias Charles Hope
Chalmers was arrested upon the arrival of
the steamship Russia to-day as the author
Of forgery in England to the amount of
several thousand pounds sterling. About
500, 600 in French and English notes and spe-
Gle were found on his person. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hatcher, who accompanied Harwood, were
also taken in custody. All the parties are
under thirty years of age. They were az
rested under instructions received by cable.
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TRIAL. AND AcouITTAL OF A PREsBTTE-
RAN Observation-Disclosures August q
Rev. S. ?. Linn, who has been on trial for
the past week before the Ohio Presbytery OF
this city charged with unministerial, indis-
erect, and immoral conduct, was upon every
charge acquitted last night. The charges
included some twenty specifications, and as
many items under each specification but
u most thorough examination failed to sub
stantiate single specification.
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Richmond Christian advocate.

DEATH OF REV. SAMUEL 3. WILSON, D. D.
A note from the Rev. 3. M. Smith, d. D.,
gives intelligence of the departure of this
aged and beloved father in our Church. 1t
occurred of his home, in Prince Edward
county, carly on Sabbath morning the lst
instant. Our impression is that his age
was about eighty.six years.
Thus is closed o long life we'll and use
fully spent in the service of the Master and
the Church he loved. During the last
twenty-cight years he was o professor in
Union Theological Seminary. He dies with
the benedictions of the good upon his mem
ory.-Central Presbyterian.
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TOBACCO FAIR.--Cincinnati, August g.
The annual fair of the Tobacco Trade AS
ISOLATION Of Cincinnati commenced to-day.
Six hundred and twenty-five hogsheads of
tobacco, all of fine grades, were exhibited.
Four thousand five hundred dollars in pre-
miums were awarded. The quantity ID not
so great as last year, but the quality OF leaf
is much better.
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SPEECH OF Ex-PREsIDENT JOHNSON
KnorvilEe, Tenn, August 2.-Andrew John
son spoke to-day at Marysville, in our adj
joining county, to q large crowd. He re-
viewed his policy as President, and de-
nounced Grant and Congress. The meet
ing was twice broken up by a row between
Stokes and Senter men. Several persons
we're beaten but none killed.
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DEATH OF THE BROTHER OF Pope PIUs TX.
The Rome correspondence of the Pail Mall
Gazette of July 10th says that the Pope
has been thrown into great affiction by the
death of his brother, Count Gabriel Mastai,
who, few days ago, broke his leg, and by
this accident terminated his life in his
eighty eighth year.
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Foreign News.

MADRID, August 4.-There have been
several severe encounters with the Carlists,
in which the troops have, in every instance,
defeated them.
MADRID, August 4.-The Government
will shortly call out the reserves. Formi-
dable Carlist uprisings are reported in Tor
tosa and Trevel. The shooting of Carlist
prisoners is contradicted.
PORTUGAL.
LISBON, August 1.-THE Chambers have
adopted resolution giving concessions to
cable companies to and from Portugal.
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Rev. w. A. Smith, ID. ID.

MADISON COUNTY, July 80, 1869.
Dear Brother Bennett,-Dr. William a.
Smith and lady are with me. The Doctor
is in poor health. believe and hope he is
and hope, through the blessings
of Providence, he will ere long be himself
again. The Doctor will be much gratliied
to see any of his many friends, and would
be pleased to have them share of my hospl-
tality. He can be addressed through the
post office, Orange Courthouse, Va.
Very truly, yours,
,rc NJ lV,rrrp
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PORTUGAL.
Cuba.

REPORTS OF SALE TO THE UNITED STATES.
LONDON, August 1.-The Times, in its
money article, says there arc strong ru-
mors that preliminarics have been entered
into for an agreement between Spain and
the United States regarding Cuba.
SPANISH ACCOUNTS OF THE WAR.
HAVANA, August "A Spanish recon-
noitcring party we're attacked near Cinco
Villa by the insurgents, and thirty killed.
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San Francisco Affairs.

San Francisco, August 1T is stated
that So 100000 of gold coin is locked up in
the Assistant Treasurers Office here, to the
injury of the business community.
The city coroncr's report shows 80 sui,
cides, II murders, and 50 fatal accidents,
within the wear.
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PRUssIA.-Berlin, August 3.-Prelimi-
nary surveys for ship canal through
Schleswig- Holstein to connect the Baltic
and North seas have been completed. 1t is
thought the Prussian Government will un-
dertake the work.
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Domestic Narkcts-LBY TELEGRAPH.

NEW YoEK August 4.-Noom.--Stocks strong.
Money steady III G67 per cent. Sterling, l0ss Cola,
1873. 5-2gs. CT. l25. North Carolina Us. 5Gs ncH,
81! asked. Virginia G's, cX-coupons. $50 new, 81.
Tennessee G's. cx-couponS. g.; new. Sas
Flour Unchanged Wheat quiet and very iirm.
Corn I02c better. Pork dull at S39.?o. Lard
quiet. Cotton steady 1T 33lc. Iurpcntinc quiet ut
i2ll;2ic. Rosin unchanged. Frcights tir!ncr.
ErgHiH9 IOttOn firm ; sales l.5JO bales at 33ic.
Flour unchanged. Wheat lc. better with L mode
rate export demand; No. spring, SlG3 Corn
Gac. better, and quoted at 81 U5MTllo. Oats @03c.
lower. Pork heavy aud shade lower; new. $50. 123
0Fa3.25. Lard firm and quiet; kettle, i9;4?Oc
pcntiuc. t2G1:eic. Resin, S2.2ogTS. frcgtS very
r,n cotton. per steatGst grain, per sail, u.
Money very easy. Gold. 1885. Governments
strong; J-2J's, 62, l25 Southern securities heavy
BALTIMORE, August i.-Cottcn nominal ut 323c
Flour dun and scarce: lIQward.strcct snprri'ne,
$50 $3.50. " heat firm good to prime 81 $50 81 % ;
ow grades neglected. Corn dull; white T?.O5 !;
yellow, *1.0sGgfllV. Pork firm Bacon active ::
shoulders, lCic. Whiskey quiet ut 9Gc. Virginia
as old. t0t; lSG6s, 81 bid.
ST. LOUIS, August 4.-Whiskcy, Sl.056Q$l.o7.
Pork quiet ut $3.50. Bacon quiet; shoulders, l5c
clear sides, l9c.; susar-curcd hams, 2sU25c. Lard
quiet at lss4l9c.
CISCISEATI, August a.-Whiskcy dull at $l.os.
Provisions firm and quiet; pork, $3.50. Bacon
Shoulders, lJic; sides. 1S3Ml9c.; hams, &c Lard,
lg3c.
LOUISVILLE, August d.-Shouldcrs, &c.,; clear
sides, l9!c.: hams, 22:Gt23;c. Mess pork, $3.50
Whskcy, Sl.O2 for onc-ycar old.
NEW ORLEANS, August 4.-Coton. firm; sales,
$50 bales. Gold, l35t. New York sight, &c. pre-
MUM. Sugar-CommOn, llWil5c.; prime lic
Moiasscs-Primc fcrmenting, d3c.
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Foreign HIarkets-IBY TELEGRAPH

LONDON. August 4.-Noon.-Consols, %. United
States bonds quiet and steady ut s3i. A1ernoo1-
United States bonds, S3a. .
LONDON, August 4-Noom. Consols. e2i. United
States bonds steady ut o3i. Tallow, 45s. Vd.1iSs'
LIVERPOOL, August d.-Npon.-Cctton frmer
uplands l2jd.; Orleans, l31l3id; cstimatcd sales,
II 900 bales. Other articles unchanged. afternoon.
Lard nrmcr. Taow, iGs. I'd.
LIVERPOOL, August 4.-ErentAG.-Cotton Il
shade tirmcr Tallow, i7s.
FRANKFORT, August 4,-Cnited States bonds,
33;.
HAyRE, August 4.-Cotton closed steady last
night on the spot l5if; ii opens to-day IT. better.
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FURNITURE, DC

MATTRESSES, &C.
4 HARDWOOD IL RITTER, opposite the post
turc to order any style Of FURNITURE ana
MATTRESS.
We hay. now on hand the most elegant stockS OF
CUaMBRR PARLOR, and DISING-ROoN
FITRSITURE, that has beer seen III Richmond ior
n>,ny wears. CHAMBER SITS can be bouSht ~
onr establishment from s35 to $500. .,s
MATTRESSES and SPRING BEDSoi an stsN'
made 10 order and warranted Us represented
As the prices OF most other goods are coisoIin,s
Down we have reduced the price OF every afticlo
In our line and are selling about - om 1s
all before the gar. All IN want o! FUhAl1 49,
or MATTRESSES can make money by exAniluan.
eur stock before buying. We haze seoas " $40
Tue i'ei " '''' wv HARDWOOD & BITTER,
on,ostt.. the nost~office, Main street,
lie 2l-3m 1aSn'i4-e. wv
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Hollins Institute, Botetourt Springs, Va.,
is filled with o select company Of summer
boarders from the South. Among the &C.
lebrities is General Hardee, late Of the
Confederate army, with full corps. An
equal number have been declined for want
of room,
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Seizure of Spanish Gun bonts Mt New
YOrk.-.The Cuban Eiiihusfcrs

New YORK, August 4.-United States
Marshal Barlow has seized all the Spanish
gunboats, building and finished, at the
ship-yards here. The alleged causes for
the seizure are various, but the most plau-
siblc is that the boats are intended for opc-
rations against Peru, a country with which
the United States is at peace.
The Marshal refuses TO allow Colonies
Ryan and Courier, the Cuban flibusters,
now in Montreal, to return to the United
States on parole.
Second Dispatch.
New York, August 4.-Presdent Grant,
Secretary Fish, and District Attorney Pier
repoint, will have consultation tomorrow
about the seizure of the Spanish gunboats.
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A Curious SUICIDE.-A man named
Starrctt, in St. Louis, committed suicide
last Thursday because the sickness OF his
wife rendered her unfit to support him.
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YELLOW FEVER AT HALIFAX, n. S.
Hqjya1, AuguEt 3.-Eishteen deaths from
yellow fever occurred on board the man-ot-
war Eclipse on her passage from Rio Grande
10 Halifax. Among the victims were the
commander and first lieutenant. Another
chip, the Barraconti, arrived to-day with
lever Oh board.
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DESTRUCTION OF A VILLAGE BY FIRE.
Son Francisco, August 2.-The village OF
Moore's Flat, Nevada county, California,
was destroyed by fire July 3lst. Loss,
500 GOO
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Tragedy i'm Boston,

BosToS, Mass, August 4.-Major White,
said to be from Tennessee, last night killed
the wife of Dr.. Alvin II. Hobbs in the pre-
sencc of her husband and child. White
WIS arrested.
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TRISIN, THE GREAT VEGETABLE
BLOOD PURIFIER.
COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT
OF THE
IRIS yERSI DIOR;
OR,
BLUE FLAG.

The most powerful. safe, and reliable remeGla!
agent discovered for the healing 81 man. Inc
wonderful properties of the Iris Nersicolor nun.
within the control OF science, and Is now taxing
Its stand rs principal among tic blessings OIL h.i-
cine. -. .....,
It acts directly upon the blood, cleansing and ruri-
fving the vital current of all the hrmor5 and taints
which disease or naarious influences have planted
there and Graduating and ncntrallZing the effects
of mercury or other poisOns which may have been
taken into the system. For this reason IL Is inial
liblc as remedy for Scrofuia. Eruptions OF the
Skin. Insipscnt Consumption. Dropsy, &C., aud
will cure the most virucnt and obstinate cases of
RHEUMATISM AND GOVT.
It is an nfalling preventive and cure for NEu-
RALGlA, SICK HEADACHE, and NERVOUS
AFFECTIONS, and in
DISEASES OF WOMEN
it has no equal. Its action upon tn Liver AMI
Kidneys Is prompt. salutary. and cicctiTc. and IL
is this proper ty which renders IL one oil Tie SafcSt
and most reliable
DIURETIC REMEDIES
known In the practice Of medicine. It's excellent
aud skilful combination with other ingredients I'M
TONIC QUALITIES
of the highest ordcr-not temporarily stlmulatillE
but permanently inyigorating the digestive or
ganS. ana rendering III i InoSt EaIudulc CuldtlNc
agent In cases OF
DYSPEPSIA AND GENERAL DEBILITY.
By taking IRISIN the blood. which pcrIneatcs
all the tissues and Is the life and nutrition thereof
Is purified, rendering the whole system perfectly
REMEMBER.-Tlls medicine is no onshoot OF
quackery, butthc regular formula Of distinguished
practitioner now Il resident of baltimore city ana
so high does II stand In the favor ana esteem OF the
intelligent and scientific that ii has been adopted
hy physicians In their practice, anu Is daily Dcihg
prescribed and recommended by the most eminent
better Ii becomes known the more hiHhy Is IL
praised and the more extensively is'it used.
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BALTIMORE. MD.
NEW YORK.

AUGUST 3.-Whcat lG2c. better; sales 1000
bushels at sl:5G4Sl:58 for No. spring $l:sl8
II SO for soft ditto, Tl.6 for common white State
Sl.75 for new amber Tennessee, Sl.6293l. 62A for
No. spring, 81 &C! for red Indiana, and Sl.s5 for
new white Kentucky. Corn opened lc. lower and
closed rather more steady sales 4So 900 bushels ut
Soc .02 for unsound new mixed WESTERN Sl.o3ly
81 for sound ditto, and Il.o7mSloS for western.
Rye Is quiet. Barley Is nominal. Barley malt Is
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Professor Franz Abt, the popular German
song composer, has been invited to become
conductor of the great national s@ngerfcst
to be held in Cincinnati next year.
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Specie Export--Arrest OF n Cuban
Patriot.

New YORK, August 1.-The China took
out s500,00O in specie.
Michael Cortez, the alleged Cuban patriot,
has been arrested for attempting to pass q
forged check for $4,000.
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BOSTON. MA IS.

AUGUST 3.-Thc receipts have been IS, bush
els Corn 1855 bushels wheat. and COS bushels Oats
The market Is duh ami unsettled for Corn, and
prices nominal sales at II .l!I3l.E u bushcl
Tor western mixed but the latter price could not
now bc realized. oats selling at S:4S5c. u
bushc for common and good. Rye. Si3j0tSl. 40.
shorts T25; Fine Feed, S2GDS2S and MiddlinSs,
4 u TIM
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4 KcntucIian has sent to the United
States Treasurer counterfeit twO-dollar
Confederate note as 4 contribution to the
Washington Monument, and asked that a
PORTRAIT Of Fred. Douglass be returned TO
him
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Suspension of an Insurance Company
Fruit from the Pacific.

p ST. LOUIS, August 4.--The Marine and
Fire Insurance Company, of Peoria, H.,
has suspended.
Heavy shipments Of fruit are arriving
daily from San Francisco.
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CHOCKERY. &c.

~
GUNNER TRADE.-In store and for sale
~ large and well-assortcd stock Of
SILVER-PLATED, CHINA, GLASS, and
EARTHENWARE,
which am offering as low as they can be obtained
In New York. to which | wonld respectfully call
the attention Of the trade and public generally,
pledgng myself TO sell a low and give az good ar
ticies for the money as any other establishment In
the State. Give me call at
1906 MAIN STREET.
ivoo G. C.. GARY.
TRESH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Il K GIBSON. are now receiving and opening
OF their own importation. large additions to their
STOCK, and are prepared to offer special induce.
ments to buyers. New and handsome patterns oi
Dinner, Tea. and Toilet Sets III rich. decorated
gold band Plain White China ami White Granite.
Rich Fancy Goods Cut and Pressed Glassware In
great variety Fine Table Cutlery. OF Joseph Rod
gers and other celebrated makers; Plated Ice
Pitchers. Walters, Goblets, Forks, Spoons &c. ::
Rerrigerators, Water-Coolers, Casters. Lamps,
Lookinc-Glasses, Block Tin and Japan Ware In
great variety.
Country merchants, hotcl-kecpers, and house,
keepers will consult their interests by calling on
MS KELLOGG & GIBSON.
Importers Wholesale and Retail Dealers.
1907 Main street, Richmond, Va.
EDWARD Is. TAYLOR and K. {. SUTTON, JR.
Statesmen my 10
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BANKS AND BANKERS.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

DANIEL O'DONNELL,
~ AT SlS BROAD STREET,
Is prepared to execute all descriptions OF
GAS-FITTING AND PLUMBING.
Having had long practical experience In this
class OF work, he hopes to give satisfaction us to
prices and workmanship. my SIN
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Congressional Nomination In Texa

V0HS TC5sEOEtUI .eVE1Hf1atsST0f1 III V-|s''''
GALVESTON, TEXAS, August 4.-General
W. II. Clark has been unanimously nomi-
mated by the Republicans to represent the
third congressional district in Congress.
This is considered equal to an election.
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CHEAP FUEL! CHEAP FUEL!

SOFT COKE FOR THE MILLION. fresh from
the mines the best and cheapest fuel ever used for
stoves, ranges, etc. IS easy TO kindle, and does
not in urc the stove or range like anthracite coal.
fact everybody will find it 10 their interest to lsc
it, as it i only $3.50 per load; HA Az; CONF
IS: SOFT HAIL COKE, 50; GLOVER I'LL.
COAL. So. ANTHRA CITE COAL and OAK and
PINE WOOD at market rates Liberal arrange
mcnts will be made with dealers and large con-
sumcrs. If you want good SOFT CONE he sure
to 20 To- X. II. COTTRELL.
No. oil Basin bank, between
~ Colin Ninth and Tenth streets.
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EOR NORFOLK, PORTS-STscn
MOUTH AND ALL REGULAR s 49,
LANDINGS ON TIE JAMES RIFEk.-Ihe fast
and elegant UNITED STATES MAIL steamer
ELIZA HANCOX, Captain l.. &. CLIFFORD, leaves
her wharf AT Rorketts for the ahnyc-named places
on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS,
at O'Clock 4. NJ. audreturis on Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays.
Passengers arrive in Norfolk In time to con-
meet with steamers for Baltimore and points
North.
Trains leave City Point for Petersburg on arri-
val of steamer.
Fare To Norfolk. $50.
FREIGHT
received TUESDAYS Thursdays and Saturdays,
from IL N. 10 S i. ~. for Norfolk, Portsmouth,
Boston. Baltimore. and principal landings on
Chesa peake bay and al regular landings james
river at reasonable rates.
NJ WHARFAGE CHARGED.
Ereights FOR way-landings must be prepaid.
Appyio L. Il. TATCM, Agent
]! 20 Of!cc. steamers wharf.