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THE BATTLE on BRAINS.
Bewilderlng Excitement at the ssFrce
Academy"-Esghty-six Students Dis
missed by President Webb for Not
Eeing Properly ''Posted''-
The Parents Of the Boys
Raising ''High Daddy"

Quite commoton has been created In certain up
town circles by the action OF the faculty OF the
CoHegc Of the City OF New York. by winch some
eignty-six OF the Students during the past week.
nave oeen dropped from the rolls. II appears that
AZ tne lneelng OF the faculty, on the Gath OF last
m0nth, q resolution passed 70 the effect that .f
az the approaching examination any student be
rated deficient In more than two studies he shall
De dropped nom the rois OF the College and be per-
mitted 10 withdraw with certificate OF progress"
Tne examination took place, aud eighly-six OF the
sluuenS were declared deficient In passing the
resolution IT was decided by the faculty that to be
deficient" student should have received less than
I'VE per cent OF the total term marks and or the
total examination marks. After tue names cf the
deficient We're sent Ia to General Webb the Presi.
dent OF the College, he forwarded the following note
TO the parents OF eacn Of them, stating the branches
In which each pupil had been weighed and found
wanting:-
faE COLLEGE or TUE Cry OF NEW YosK.l
son was dehcen, In dhsrs branches were men.
remain your obediont servant,
ALEXANDER 8. WEBB, President
Tho hubbub that ensued after the announcement
of the names OF the deficient Is said to have been
very great in the College, but the faculty had pus
their foot down, and once for oil determined that
sluggards or pupils who had not brains enough TO
keep up with their classes should lie wecdcd out
Tney however, in establishing the rule concerning
the deficiencies gave IT out that all those dropped
from the rolls could again enter the College and re-
sumo the classes from which they were dropped,
II in the June following they passed good
I'D New regulations w rasner SfSra9S, H GS'SSs Sst
when the TACT Ia taken into consideration
that q pupil can be actually deficient In two impor-
tant studtes-say that OF mathematics and Engllsi,-
and yet remain in good standing, they do not seem
to be 30 very hard alter all. Indeed In every col.
lege OF any consequence IN the country where
student Is found deficient In any ono Of his subjects
he Is expelled. and the word 'deficent, 1t may be
mentioned, does not simply imply that the pupil has
only missed the ma aximum OF any branch by few
points but that he does not possess the necessary
knowledge OF the subject to cntilc him 10 even q
'IDarkn OF mediocrtty.
Ths following taef 6y sections, win give an idea
OF the way the Students IN this Instance were
dropped from the rolls, and whether they merlted 1t
o.. not. The numbers indicate the position each one
heq IN bis particular section. and the occupations
OF the parents will testify that the dropping from
the r0lis' was indiscrimnate. The defcieprs Of
the slntroductory caSsn are alone given. There
were n0 deucients In the two senior classes:-
Introductory Glass.
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GEORGIA.

Election OF United States Senator'S Fost or
Blodget, Major Whitley and Colonel Far.
row Electcd-Ths Democrats Decline 10
Vote.
ATLANTA, Feb. IL, 1870.
The Senate and House met OF ten O'Clock this
morning. At twelve O'Clock they proceeded IN the
election OF Senator's. in the Senate Mr. Blodget for
the term commencing 1871, received 81 votes; pre-
sent and not voting, I. Mr.. Farrow, for the term
ending 1879 received 70 votes; present and not vo
ing, 10. Mr.. Whitley for the term ending lssi re-
ceved % votes; present and not voting, O.
In the House Mr.. Blodget received 81 votes, pre-
sent ana not voting, So; Mr.. Farrow received 76
votes, present and not voting 40 Mir. Whitley re-
ceved 80, present and not voting, 81.
The democrats made no nominations and gener-
ally abstalned from voting. prcferrng to rely on
the admssen OF Hill and Miller. The republican
candidates received the vote OF nearly two-thlrds
OF those present, and majority on Joint
ballot OF all the members elected. Both
houses win meet in Joint convention tomorrow az
twelve O'Clock to announce the result. Colonel
Farrow Is now Attorney General OF the state. He
was native OF South Carolina. educated at the
University OF Virginia. and Is q Union man. Major
Whitley ID Solicitor General OF the Inferior Court
aud was o member OF the Constltutionol Convention
under the reconstruction acts.
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ALAB

Difficulty with the Now City Government OF
NIobilc-Two Rival Organizations-A Forged
Bill Approved by the Governor.
MOBILE, Feb. 10, 1870.
The newly appointed Mayor, Aldermen and Com
mon Council met In tho Municipal Building at
twelve O'Clock to-day for the purpose OF being duly
installed into their respective Offices Mayor Price
retained possession or hts office and the Adermanic
Chamber was appropriated for the proceedings. Mr.
Harrington, the new Mayor, having been sworn IN
by Judge Elliott, proceeded 10 administer the oath
to the Aldermen and Councmen. further organi.
Zatlon was prevented BY the reception OF speciai
despatch 70 the Register, which was handed Mr..
Harrington. The following is the snbatance:--
The select committee into whose hands the Municipal bill
Of Mobile was referred have reported that in
surrepous interlning OF the original huncipai Dl,
whereby the City Engineer and Collector are to bs
the Governor has approved bill which passed Con.
sequenuy the original bill viaed and the committee will
recommend an election BY hs people within thirty days
All parties now agree that the Dill as II now
stands is not law. It Is reported that Mayor
Price Will contest the case and declines to vncate
hts once, and that he calls upon the people to sup
mort him.
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LOUISIANA.
Proposed RailrOnd Subsidy-ThrenieninR Cir
cuiars to Members OF tho LegisIaturc-
Cownrdiy Assassination.


Proposed Railroad subsidy-ThreateninG Cir
cuiars to Members OF tho Legislature
Cownrdiy Assassination.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 15 1870.
A bill was introduced In the Legislature to-day
approprating $l,50o,000 to the first railroad CON-
peted from New Orleans to Texas.
There are high tides at the Passes and all outward
and inward bound vessels have crossed the bar.
A circular signed by order OF TX. O. L." has been
referring to certain Objectionable ILLS now before
that body, concludes as folows;
Therefore you are hereby warned that II yon In
any way countenance such financial frauds and
permit the same 90 become laws thereby doing the
people an irfeparabe injury III violation Of
your oaths and In disregard OF your con-
cences, we VIII visit upou you swift but
sure punishment. You have the choice
between the honest discharge OF your duties and the
hand, and corruption, bribery and speedy punish
lnent on the other We know your residence. AS
your vote shall be recorded so Will we act.
The Times commenting on this, says:-Nothing
can be conceived 30 antiAmerican as such circu-
lar. In the darkness OF the middle ages they might
have been used as means OF intimidation, but they
have no legitimate pace In the annals Of today
America and should be frOwned down by every man
Of common sense.
killed on the steamer St. Marys near his place yes
terday while eating dinner. The captain OF the Sc.
Harya says the party VINO Killed him consisted
OF Colonel Charles Jones and his two sons. They
came on the boat At Jones' place, nve miles below
Llddell's. The immediate cause OF the homicide
originated In the same transaction out Of which
grew the killing OF John Nixon, Jr, at the Boston
Club, 10 New Orleans, some weeks ago.
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FIRES ON LONG ISLAND.
Destructive COnnagrations at AstorIm and
the Union COurso--gwO Men Burned TO
Death-LOss About S2S,OOO.

Destructive Confagrations at Astoria and
the Union COurso-JwO Men Burned TO
Death-Loss About $25,0O0.
About four O'Clock yesterday morning a fire broke
out In the Nassau Oh Works. situated on the river
just above tho Ninety ferry house In
Astoria. An alarm was speedily sounded which
was promptly responded to by tho Fire Department.
Soon after operations were begun II was reported
that man named Hanks, brother OF one OF the
principal owners. was supposed TO be the burning
works, and as soon as tue names had been SUM-
ciently subdued rigorous search was made
for him, which resulted in the nnding OF
his body so dsngured rs TO preclude the posslbn-
ity OF recognition. There could be no DOUBT how
ever OF his identity as he was known 10 be In charge
OF the works that night aOne. Tue origin vi the fire
is as yet unknown. The impression among the en-
ployes, however, Is that a flame from a match or
lamp in the hands OF Hanks, VINO was attending 10
the running or OF q stu, must have come In contact
with the gas arising during the operation ana thus
caused an explosion. resulting in the almost instant
death OF the man, ana setting fire to the works.
0Connor's ice house, immediately adjoining the oil
works. was also burned, but not entirely destroyed
owing to the great exertlons Of the nrenien.
Fortunately the oil company had bur "a limited
stock on hand-it is reported not 100 barrels In
all. The Ice house was empty Mr.. O'Connor ike
other dealers. having collected no Ice this season.
Insurance on Oil works reported 10 be heavy; the
amount and names OF companies could not De
learned. Ice house was insured In Humboldt In
surance Company. Great praise IL due 10 the nrc-
men for their exeri0ns az the fire occurred in the
lUluieulhte Vicinity Ol stuOen VII henDefy, the gas
house, railroad depot and Ala vea Phosphate Com.
pany' works and but for their determined enorts,
under the direction Of Chief Engineer Nevns, ds-
astrous c0nhagraton would have occurred
on Monday evening, quite late 1rc broke out In
barn on the premises adjoining the Union Course.
formerly owned by John Botts where was kept the
well known Union Course Hotel which colnmunl-
Gated TO and destroyed an adjoining building. In
the building where the nre originated was large
quantity Of nay ana grain and vaiu-
able pair OF mules, All OF which were
consumed. IL is believed that the lessee
mi mn thtZ ha0 mar.
ished in the flames, he Is said 10 have been In the
habit Of getting intoxicated and gong into tho
harm TO sleep and also smoking there, and this
rumor il strengthened by the fact taat he has not
been seen since the fire and a portion OF burned
clothing and some human bones have been found.
the loss Will amount TO about 000 which there
is no insurance.
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COLOMBIA.

4 New Treaty Between the United States
and Colombia for an InterOc eanic Canal
THE Text Not Yet Made Public.
KEY WEST, Feb. is. 1870.
BY the arrival of the steamer Mexican from AS
pinwall al thls port have received Panama dates
to the 9th inst.
Dates from Bogota TO January II had been re.
ceived. new treaty for an interoceanc canal
had been concluded between General HurlDurt the
United States Minister and the Colombian commits
soners. Seh0r Just0 Arozomena and Dr. JACOB
Sanchez. The terms had not been published, but
they were said to be more favorable to Colombia
than the previous ones. The treaty was drawn up
and would DO signed IN few days, on the return OF
General Hurlburt to the capital.
The Colombian Co ngress was to meet on the 1st
instant, when the treaty was TO be submitted for
approval.
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ILLINOIS,.

Arrest Of "a Mail RObber in C'iica9o-Coun-
terfeiter Captured.
CHICAGO FEB. l5, 1870.
william Jones. the driver OF wagon employed
TO transport the mails from the Chicago Post once
TO the Rock Island Railroad depot has been arrested
for robbng the mails OF over 100000 worth Of
drafts. Ii has been his custom for long time to
drive to OF the way streets and then to cut open
the mail bags, With the assistance Of accomplices
and abstract large numbers Of letters containing
drafts. 1t II not known whether he has ever taken
money.
person accused of counterfeitng ten dollar Trea-
sury notes was arrested In PIKE county, Illinois, on
Thursday last, by direction OF Colonel whitley, OF
the United States Secret Service, and taken 10
Springfield.
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UTAH.

The Municipal Election at salt Like City,
success Of the Orthodox Ticket.
SALT LAKE, Feb. IA, 1870
The municipal election dsy passed OF quietly.
The best OF order was preserved at the polls. The
orthodox (Brghamltc) ticket was elected by large
majority. The authorities discouraged women from
voting at this election, but some hall q dozen OF
tham voted. Both tickets were voted for by women.
The weather has been SO pleasant for the last two
weeks that gardening has commenced.
The Legislature Is still In session at Salt Lake.
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MADRID, Feb. 15, 1870
During the sessions Of the Cortes yesterday the
government was interpelated as to the urgency
OF the revision OF the treaty with England on
the slave trade-slavery being now rejected by
the national conscicncc-and the right OF search
which that treaty gave TO England leading to vexa-
tious Interference with the spanish share OF the rich
commerce with Africa.
Senior silvela the Minister OF sts, repied that BY
the treaty England PAID $1,000 900 for the right ,or
search, so it was fair bargain; but the government
would invite England to reverse the treaty. as Spain
would no longer countenance or allow the tmporta-
ton OF negroes.
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TEXAS.

Ratification Of the Fifteenth ncndm sss--The
President Of the senate Unseatcd-InoIigIble
Senators Ousted.
AUSTIN, Feb. Is, 1870.
The Senatorial election is fixed for the 22d inst.
The fifteenth amendment has been ratified.
The fourteenth amendment has passed the House.
The President Of the Senate has been declared in
eligible by General Reynolds, ana unseated Messrs.
pelato and Elan, conservatives. from the Third and
Thirtieth distrcts have been unscated and radicals
nut in their places.
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NAVAL IKTflLlctSCs.

TUHISNUUTHi F6O, TO, I6iU.
The United states steamer Seminole from Key
West, arrived here last evening and Is anchored at
Quarantine. She was ordered here IN consequence
OF yellow fever on board.
Lieutenant Commander II. II. wallace has been
ordered TO ordnance duty at the New York Navy
Yard. Lieutenant Commander w. w. Maclay has
been detached from signal duty and ordered to the
Naval Observatory Lieutenant Commander william
X. Wheeler has been detached from the New York
Navy Yard and ordered to the Colo. ado Assistant
Paymaster I. G. Alley has been detached from the
Maumec and ordered 70 settle accoun
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swift ZERLANO.

Russian Demand for Criminal Extradifion.
ZURICH, Feb. Is, 1870
Russia has made peremptory demand OF rhe
Swiss government for the surrender Of o certain
felon, who TOOK refuge in this country some time
ago. AS there Is no treaty between Russia ana
Switzerland for extradition the government Will
deliberate upon the matter.
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TURKEY.
Religious Resistance to Rome.

Religious Resistance to Rome.
ROME, Feb. 10 Via PARIS.
Advices from Coostantiuople represent that the
Arnenahs, by large majority, have decided not to
recognize the authority OF their Patriarch. for the
reason that he Is too feeble to resist the encroach-
ments OF the Pope OF Rome the rights of Eastern
Catholics. The Turkish government Is disposed TO
suppo rt the Armenians In this resolution and
are entertained OF schism between them aud
Rome.
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NEW YORK.
Charter Election at Syracuse.

SYRACUSE Feb. Is, 1870.
The cnarter election to-day was closely contested.
The republicans reelected Mayor Clark by a5e ma
jority, and one Ovcrseer OF the Poor and one Jus
tice. The democrats elected one Justice,
one Overscer OF the Poor ana two AS
SCISSORS. On supervisors the republicans carry five
Of the eight wards. On Aldermen the democrats
carry 1--WE OF the eight wards. The Common Coun-
Gil stands nve democrats to three republicans. The
Board Of Supervisors Of On0ndaga county, az re-
ported tonight stands nineteen republicans TO eight
democrats.
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THE PARAGUAYAN WAR.

Reported Engagement Between tho BraziI-
ians aud Puraguyans at Rio Verde.
LISBON, Feb. Is. 1870.
Rio Janeiro journals contain accounts Of an en-.
gagement at Rio Verde. The Brazlllans, under the
command OF Colonel Farares assaulted and carried
the Paraguayan ntrenchments without loss. Lopez
was near the scene OF the action. Some Of his on
GERS had gone over to the Braziliana.
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THE CHINESE LABoRERs IN TgxAs.--A letter has
been received IN this city from General j. q. Walker
announcing that no had arrived I'm Texas with tho
$50 Chinese laborers lately conveyed by him from
San Francisco via the Mississippi river. General
Walker writes that the Cinnamon are ut work on
the Texas Central Railroad near Calvert, Texas.
where they are giving entire satisfaction, aud ap-
peared c0nteDIed Iie thinks it probable that ne
Will return 10 California Tor fresh lot or the same
kind OF labor during the spring. -Bdigip.0se Sxn,
E,.fl
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ROME.

Catholic Executive Protests Against Infaill.
biity.
VIENNA, Feb 15 1870
The Free Press confirms the report that the pro.
test OF Austria and other Catholic Powers against
the Papal Syllabus has been transmitted to Rome.
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SPAIN.

Throne Candidate in the Capital.
MADRID, Feb. Is. 1870.
The Duke OF Montpenser has arrived here and Ia
already In Intimate communication with General
Prim. He has had long interviews both with Prm
and Admiral Topcte. These circumstances cause
much comment
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A.-T0 Tho Rescue, Ho.-(scnticulcn and
ladies' have had their heads contaminated with nsnseat
ing hair dyes, Invited TO try pHALONS
new discovery, VIfALfA, OR SALVATION FOR TIfk
uAlR-clesr and sweet smeaing, without sedment.
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FarItnmcntary UcbatO-FVsIttoh oI INC H1htss
try.
PARIS Feb 15-P. NJ.
In the Corps Legislatif to day NJ. Choiseuil, Q
Deputy OF the LEFT" asserted that hs party In the
Chamber really represented The majority Of the
country.
This called forth An indignant denial from N.
Olivier He declared that the present Ministry
were the true representatives Of the majority, aud,
supported by 1t, they would do their duty. wise
government, he continued, conciiates opposition.
but does not sacrifice Its policy The majority Is not
intoerant, but the minority have no right to assume
10 speak in the name OF the nation.
M. jules Favre declared that the Minister had In
suited and calumniated the party OF the Left
n. Olivier concluded the discussion by stating
that the government would persist In its liberal
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A Merchant OF Responsibility and in Coed
standing dcaires to make with
TO act as agent for the sale OF goods c VIII
to make advances goods consgned bis
house to an amount OF $4,000 $0U0M A business in
metals preferred Address Il. E. H. box 1900 New York
OF
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Diabetes, Diabctes.-C0ustltution Water -
a certain cure for Il. Depot, <g CiiG street.
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BaIiow's "NSw Yoke, shirts Made 20 Order
of New York Nils At S.6 per dozen. Hand made" 2gS
Broadway.
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All YOu Wuut n Barrel Of Good Flour GO
to FussELLs, D9 FOURTH AVENUE. You win
moacy.
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Ratchcler's Hair Dyc--ThC Best In the
world. Tho only perfect dye; harmless reliable, inssnta
ueous. Factory 10 Bond street.
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Iron CrestinGs for Fremck Roofs, Of Twenfy.
two different patterns,
upequailsd In bcanty Of dssgn.
speciNen sheets seat application.
Iron Fronts and every dsscr,pnon Oh
Irsn Work for Buildings
Iron work, In Twenty shh street, Second avenue aud
Twenty- ninth street,
New York.
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New Discovery.
ELIxIRJ. r. BERNARD-ToNI sTHENtoUE.

Tho several observations nAds the beat physicians u
the Facos dc Paris hAye proved that the arsnx
Impeachment OF the blood nervous exhsuston
VIZ Amsna, Chsros,s. sympa,aisn,e. Phihse Dshsss.
AibumAsrA, sosrbnt, Ao, &C., radically cured WIN
the ELIXIR J. r. BERNARD.
General Dspot-A. BERNARD. 81 Cedar street.
For sale by all respectable druggists.
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Looking to ENGLAND.

MADRID. Feb. Is. 1870
Inc Duke or Montpensier VIII leave Madrid TO-
day. During hs visit here he desired to remain
fnco0nfto, but his presence was known throughout
the city.
II " reported that he will proceed to London.
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Crisfa dor0's UnrlvalIed Hnir Dye.-9Old
applied ~ his wig and scalp factory No. 6Asor Hous
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course. but would resist dangerous agitation.
whether In the streets or In the press.
Feeling and Relates. to Germany.

Feeling and Relatioas 10 Germany.
PARIS, Feb. l5-P. NJ
The speech OF the King Of Prussia at the opening
OF the Federal Parliament IL not wen receivedIhere.
Nearly all the journals consider 1t menacng in
tone.
La Lf0erte says ths family Of King Louis Of Bava.
ria have met at Munich 10 consider the question OF
recommending his withdrawal from the throne.
Tine Lfoe,ts thinks the matter may well become one
OF national importance IN Germany.
Magtstcriul Investigation OF the Riots.
PARIS, Feb, Is, 1870.
The persons arrested during the recent disorders
have nearly oil had their preliminary examinations
Thus far loA have been held to appear before the
court
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R0yal Havana ls0ttory.-Prizcs RAE ~ UOi0s
Iuoraon furnished The highest ratios paid ior pouo'oona
AMI nj kiuds OF Gold and silver. ,.,r-v-.... - -
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Iung Complaints, Bronchitis, Asthma, Gc.s
are speedily relieved, sna, taken 10 tne. psrmsusnt'y
also certain remedy foe coughs and cola Sold evsry'
whore.
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The Canadian Qaestion.

LONDON, Feb. Is, 1870.
The London Times this morning, in reviewing last
evenings debates in Parliament, rejoices that the
government has adopted the idea 30 often advocated
In the columns Of tho Times namely, the withdrawal
OF the troops from Canada. The Times admits that
Canada the only English colony liable to be in-
vaded III case OF war; yot peace Ia assured that 1t
Is foolish to provide now for its rupture.
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State Of the Weather

LONDON, Feb II, 1870.
Tho weather ts again fair though cold
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FRANCE.

The Emporor and Prince Imperial Ou, Of
Doors.
PARIS, Feb Is, 1870.
Tns Emperor and the Prince Imperial visited the
Bois Dc Boulogne to-day. The Prince, who has COM
petely recovered from his recent illness, STATED on
the lake.
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IIluoss OF the Empress.

PAKI5, EeU. 10, IbIV.
Thc Empress Eugenie Il quite Ill and could not
accompany the party 10 the Bots dc Bolougne.
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DIR. Fitler's Rheumatic Remedy, 7Of
Brosdway raised Mr. KuhH 81 Stanton street. DOT OF his bsa
Ia three days.
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The Paraguayan War Resumed
Reported Defeat OF Lopez.
Eew Canal Treaty Concluded Between the
United States and Colombia.
Opening of the Canadinn
Parliament.
Utah women Voting at Municipal
Elec tioaS.
ENGLAND.

Parliamentary Prcceeainas-Thc Lords In
AdjOurnment.
LcrpON, Feb. Is, 1870.
The House OF Lords transacted no business Of im-
portance to-day, and adjourned at All early hour to
enable their lordships to attend the House OF COM
mons, where 1t was expected that the new Irish
Land bill would be introduced.
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TELBCRAPnIC NEWS
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
The Irish Land Bill Before the British
House Of Commons.
Premier Gladstone's Speech and an Ex-
citing Parliamentary Scene.
Serious Illness Of the Empress
Of France.
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Spanish Debate on Negro Slavery
and the Slave Trade.
The Paraguayan War Resumed.
Reported Defeat Of Lopez.
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hew Canal Treaty Concluded Between the
United States and Colombia.
Opening of the Canadian
Parliament.
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Utah women Voting at Municipal
ElectioaS.
EMTSI AND