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WASHINGTON NEWS.
MRS. LINCOLN.

Mrs. l.lNNOlsN.
WASHINGTON, April 2S.-A good deal
of testimony has been taken 10y the
Senate committee on Pensions in refer.
ence TO the claim of Mrs Lincoln for a
pension, and it is discovered that to
rcthcr with aid given bv others and
property left her 10y Mr.. Lincoln she Is
well enough oil in worldly goods, and
the committee has decided to report nd.
verscly on her claim.
SPREADING THE GOSPEL.
Some stir was created in the Capitol
to-day bv u person who called at each
of the committee rooms and left a copy
of the Bible. a book that the clerks
and members seemed to regard with
curiosity, a. the only copies heretofore
to be found in the building were in the
Congressional Library 1t is not known
whether the gift OF to-day came from
the American Bible Society or from
the Society for propagating the Gospel
among the heather.
THE STEAMBOAT LAW.
The new steamboat law passed the
Senate to-day. 1t is substantially the
same a. agreed upon 10y the convention
of river men in Cincincinnati two years
ago, with the amendment made by the
Supervisors who met in this city some
months ago. 1t requires captains ank
mates to have license; makes stringent
provisions regarding the quality Of iron
TO be used in boilers, and raises the
amount of steam allowed from one-sixth
to one-ffth. 1t prohibits the transpOr-
tation of all oils which explode at lower
temperature than one hundred and ten
degrees. The bill will 60 to the House
tomorrow.
THE DISABILITY BILL.
The following is copy of an am
nesty bill adopted by the committee on
Removal of Disabilities, which will be
introduced in the Senate tomorrow:
BE it enacted By the Senate and House
Of Representatives Of the United States
IN Congress assembled, too-thirds Of both
Houses concrring, That all persons, eS-
cept as hereinafter excepted, subject to
any disability imposed by the Four
teenth Amendment of the Constitution
of the United States, are hereby re-
lieved from such disability. Prowdcd,
nevertheless, that the following classes
of persons are excepted from the pro-
visions of this act-that is to say:
First, All persons who being mem.
bers of the Congress of the United
States withdrew from their seats and
aided the rebellion. Second, All per
sons who being officers of the the army
or navy of the United States left sale
army or navy and aided the rebellion
Third, All persons who were member
of a State Convention which adopte,
pretended ordinances Of secession"
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HOUSE.

Mr.. Logan, from the Military com
mittee, reported adversely bill per
mitting retired army officers and navy
officers holding civil officers.
The bill donating condemned cannon
to the Mcpherson Monument Associa-
ton passed.
The Senate bill granting lands to aid
the construction of a railroad and tele-
graph from Portland TO Astoria and
McMinnvillc, Oregon, excited long
debate.
Mr.. Holman said this bill appro-
priated 100000 acres Of the public land.
He had stated before that there were 90
bills pending, appropriating over lOO,-
0ON,0 900 acres, but he had since learned
that the estimate was far below the re-
ality and the number of bills pending
was over l70, appropriating over 25O,-
100000 acres. Since the estab-
lishment of the Government there had
been given away for purposes
of education 100000 acres of the
public lands and lSj,0O0,00O to build
the fortunes of crafty and INSCRIPTIONS
men. No less than lj0,0OO,0OO acres
have been granted TO corporations with
in the last ten years. If that policy
were condemned it would not be long
till there would be no public lands left
for homestead and peremption purposes,
for which over .l00O00OO acres had
been taken last year.
Mr.. Holman continued to argue at
length against land grants.
Mr.. Sargent replied for five minutes
to Holman : argument stating that OPP
position to railroad land grants should
not have come from Representatives Of
States that had had their internal i'm
provcments built up hy such means.
Mr.. Fitch also replied TO Holman.
He declared that the policy of railroad
grants had been prolific of great ma
tional benefits and of but few abuses.
Mr.. Mccormick spoke briefly in favor
of the railroad grants.
Mr. Smith, of Oregon, arglled-in sup
port of the bill as being in the interest
OF prospective settlers.
After further discussion, Mr. Holman
moved to refer the bill to the committee
on Public Lands. Negativel.
The bill was then passed. Yeas % !;
nays 60.
Mr. Garfield, from the committee on
Banking and Currency, reported bill
to increase the banking facilities. Re
committed.
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RICHMOND, VA.



RICHMOND, Va, April 29.-The Sill
preme Court of Appeals of Virginia
this morning decided that the enabling
act passed by the Legislature was con
Stitutional; that Henry r. Ellyson, and
not George Chahoon, is the lawful
Mavor of the city and that all acts of
Ellyson in accordance with the State
law are legal and binding. Chahoon,
under his former agreement, will retire
from the field and Ellyson remains
Mayor of the city. The Court was
unanimous in its opinion, which is vol
luminous and covers every point raised.
New YORK, April 2S.-Dispatches
from Richmond up TO midnight
bring the details of the APP
palling calamity and condition of the
wounded Mr. Neeson and Judge
Meredith are improving, and will re-
cover. Rush Burgess, successor to Gen.
Numford as internal revenue collector,
j. worse His agony is indescribable.
The following members of the Legls-
lature are doing well: Kelly, of SpOtt-
-ylvania, who was severely hurt; Len
don. Senator from SpOttsylvania; Bell,
Of Augusta; Matthews, Bolheigh, Len
enburg and Matthew Lorlen. 4 mes
senger from Governor Wells at half
past ten o'clock, SAYS he is more COM
Portable.
Tne resolutions adopted by the Him
ois Constitutional Convention and for
warded to the Governor had effect, as
they show that Virginians have friends
where once they had enemies.
A large number Of funerals will take
place this morning early rs the weather
is warm and the bodies can be kept out
Of the ground no longer
b. Hart, 20 Broadway, New York,
telegraphed to q citizen of Richmond:
NY heart bleeds for your buried peo-
pie. Draw on me for $1,000 This
came to a sorrowing community like a
gleam sunshine
RICHMOND, April 29.-Five funerals
this morning, including that of DR.,
Brock, of the Examiner, which was at
tended by large numbers.
Both houses of the Legislature met
in the Circuit Court buildings to-day,
and adopted resolution to meet at the
Exchange Hotel temporarily. The
registration bill has finally passed.
Major Culvert ex-State Treasurer,
and w C. Dunham, of New York, are
dying, both victims of the disaster. The
business houses are still closed.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

PARIS, April 29--Meetings were
held Yesterday 10 discuss matters rela-
tive 10 the PlchiScitc and were more tur-
bulent than ever. One held by the OPP
ponents of the Plebiscite in this city
was dissolved by the authorities be
cause an accusation Of the Emperor
was proposed. The people separated
without rio,ing, though they expressed
their disappointment by cheering for Il
Republic and singing the Marseillaise.
MANY other meetings were held in the
city, which, however were generally
orderly. At some of them it was re-
solved that all those in favor Of Il Re
public would voteuo.
MADRID, April 2I--Thc journals OF
this city deny the rumored withdrawal
of Marshal Scrrano to make way for
the establishment of a regency composed
of three persons.
Outbreaks occurred last evening at
Aleala, in the province of Soria, and at
Santiago, though they were soon re-
pressed. At the latter place over one
hundred OF the insurgents were arrested
and imprisoned.
PARIS, April 29.-Ab0ut three hun
dred refugees who had been compro-
missed on the late troubles in Spain ar
rived in France Yesterday. Further
demonstrations on the part of the stu
dents arc expected on the opening of the
Medical College next Monday
LONDON, April 29.-Thc Pail Mall
Gazette has an article ON American
affairs, wherein it comments on the
amelioration OF American opinion du-
ring the past few years. 1t is now i'm
possible, the writer says, to find an
American who will admit having OPP
posed the right OF the negroes to vote.
The project of a ship canal from
Liverpool to Manchester has again been
revived.
The condition of the Archbishop Of
Canterbury is less alarming than was
reported by the Chnrchmau Yesterday.
LONDON. April 29.-The rmmor cir
culated Yesterday, which, however was
generally discredited, that the American
Consul AT Yeddo had been killed 10y the
natives, has had very depressing effect
on the japanese loan, recently intro
duced
RoME, April 29.-The Pope still per-
si%ts in Withholding NJ. Darius from the
Council Notwithstanding the concur
renee Of great powers therein.
PARIS, April 29-M Lcvmile, who
at public meeting last night urged the
impeachment Of the Emperor, was ar
rested this morning.
Jules Fevre endorses the manifesto
in the Plcbiscitum issued by the depu-
ties of the left aud the opposition jOurn-
alists.
The Cardinal Arch Bishop of Chem
berry and the Bishop of Gap have or
dcrcd their clergy To vote in the atiirn-
ative.
The court. it i said 20 to 81. Cloud
and remain during the week in which
the Plebiscitmn is taking.
LONDON, April 29.-The arch Of the
new Metropolitan railroad under the
northern end of Blackfrier'S bridge gave
way To Iav. Men were at work i'll the
tunnel at the time, and twelve were
buried in the ruins. They were all
taken ont alive, hut seven were badly if
not fatally injured and others slightly
bruised. Two have since died in the
hospital.
Charles Buxton, NJ. P, was shot at
this afternoon by his secretary, but not
hurt. The assailant's name is White.
He Immediately fled There is little
douht but that he was insane.
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M'heeling Register.
Fox Market Reports see Third Page,

MATINEE THIS AFrERNoON.-The
Wheeling Amateur Dramatic Club,
whose performances have given somuch
satisfaction to our amusement-loving
public, announce a matinee this after
noon at Catholic Institute Hall, for the
benefit of ladies and children. when the
stirring drama of the Seven Clerks, and
the extremely laughable farce of Barney
the Baron will be presented. We do
not know what we can add to what we
have already said in praise Of the per
formance of these amateurs. We have
seen good many so-called "protes-
sionals" who did not render their parts
as well, or give so general satisfaction.
TO and see them this afternoon.
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Mr. Howard ouuosed the resolution.

Nh. Howard opposed the resolution
He would not by singing ont even
General Thomas furnish the slightest
occasion for rivalry or envy between the
great men to whom the country owed
80 much!
Mr.. Morrill, moved to refer the reso-
luton to the committee on Library.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Fenton called up the bill author
izing the appointment Of an agent to
inquire relative to the state Of trade be
tween the United States and British
North America, which, after discussion,
was referred to the committee on II
nance.
The bill to pay the claim of Cowan
& Dickinson, of Knoxville, Tennessee,
was objected to by Mr.. Trumbull, on
the ground that it involved the prlhcl-
pie whether the Governments should pay
for cotton used by our army in erecting
fortifcations. He could see no more
reason for this than for paving for the
lumber and earth used in such works.
Mr.. Wiley said that half an hour
had not elapsed since the Senate passed
exactly similar claim, and that the
only reason for its assent in one ease
and refusal in the other was that one
claimant lived in Missouri and the
other in Tennessee. He thought the
Government could not much longer
afford to deny justice TO loyal men SIM
ply because they lived in the South.
\ few paltry dollars might be saved,
but the credit and honor of the nation
was threatened by persistence in such a
policy.
Mr. Fowler, in support of the claim,
stated that Mr.. Dickinson, one of the
claimants, publicly refused to take the
oath Of allegiance to the Confederate
government.
Mr.. Trumbull said the bill which
had passed involved the principle pre-
scented by the one now pending. 1t
was equally Objectionable. He asked
unanimous consent to enter a motion
for its recall from the House
Mr. Davis urged the selection of
test case and a discussion of the general
question. as a means of determining the
future policy of the Senate, with a. view
to the guidance Of members.
Mr.. Trumbull's motion was then
entered.
After short executive session, the
Senate adjourned until Monday.
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These Btters should be found
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CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, April 29.
SENATE.

The Vice President submitted
the House concurrent resolution pro-
viding for a painting ofthe late General
Thomas. Mr.. Howe eulogized the
personal worth and important services
of the deceased, but was averse to the
resolution as establishing a general pre-
cedent in like cases.
Mr.. Davis made remarks of a similar
tenor.
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FROM THE PACIFIC COAST
Railway 1 consolidation


SAN FRANCIsco, Aug 23.-The Central Paci-
fc, California and Oregon, Oakland and Ala
media, and San Joaquin Railroad Companies
have consolidated under the name of the Cen
trail Pacific Railroad Company.
Specie shipment.
4 steamer from Mexican ports has arrived
here, bringing $30S, 600 in Mexican coin.
Vegas Expedition Unsuccessful.
Private adyices from Mazatlan, dated August
IA, say Vegas expedition has been unsuccessful.
Corona is preparing to take the field to destroy
or capture him.
The Cod8Ah Fleet.
Another arrival from the Goldfish feet brings
$4,000 fish.
French Meeting In San Francisco.
An enthusiastic meeting of Frenchmen was
held here to-day. 5000 were subscribed for the
sufferers in the war. Au effort will be made to
remit to Paris $4,000 monthly. Intense ex-
element was manifested and there was great
cheering.
Hon. william III. Seward
passed Elko to-day. He was much prostrated
and was unable to get out of the car.
obituary.
N. II. H. Ball, prominent citizen of Virginia
City, Nevada, died day.
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FROM W.ASHLNGTOH.
The Foreign Mail Service.

Despatch 10 the Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-The foreign mail service
is being performed satisfactorily to the department.
Notwithstanding the difficulties encountered in
making contracts pending the war.
The Home Contracts
are being executed and nearly all the routine work
OF putting them in operation under the recent let
tngs is completed. The PostmasterGeneral hopes
to make considerable reduction OF expenditure for
carrying the mails. The opening OF suspended
routes in the South has been attended with less pre-
sent and prospective loss than was anticipated.
HIutilafed Bank Notes.
Under the rules OF the United States Treasury all
mutated bank nc tes are redeemed according 70 the
degree OF mutlation. A note with certain portion
OF its superficial surfa torn or is never redeemed
at its full value but In proportion to the quantity OF
superficial surface presented for redemption. Since
greenbacks were introduced the redemption diyi-
Sion of The Treasury has been constantly engaged In
redeemng this mutlated currency, and an count
OF the discount has been Kept, which shows an ag-
greeate up the present date OF SlS6 $685. which the
Cove, nment has thus saved all OF which has OF
eourse, come out OF the pockets OF the holders
Fear-Admiral Glisson
reports TO the Navy Department that he has relieved
Rear-Admiral Radford in command OF the European
neet, hosting his hsg on board the U. s. steamer
EraDkhn, Holland, August TO-
Army Resignatt0ns.
At their own request Captain Kane and Lieu
tenants 0Toole, Richardson and Malliry, unas-
signed, have been honorably discharged the army
with one years pay each, under the recent act OF
Congress.
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GRAVELOTTE.

One of the Greatest Battles of Modern Times
The following is the conclusion of the N. Y.
Tribunes magnificent account of the battle of
Gravelotte sent in full by cable. The beginning
of tie narration viii be found on an inside page
of this paper
But to go back now TO the mo yements of the King
and those with him at headq uarters. The Kings
face, as he stood gazing on the battlefield, had
something almost plaintiye in it. He hardly said
word, butt noticed that lhis attention divided
between the exciting scenes in the distance and the
dismal scene nearer his feet, where they were just
beginning what must yet be long task-to bury the
French who fell In Tuesdays battle. ON them he
gazed silently and, thought sadly.
and anxiety. II it had not been for the King the
Count would clearly have gone forward where the
lighting was. His towering form was always little
When the French completely gave up their hold
upon the road up to Gravelorte, the horses OF the
headquarters party were hastily called, and the
entire party mounting, with the King at their head
dashed down to point not very far from the village
The shouts and cheers arose, and followed them
wherever they passed.
A CAVALRY CHARGE.
A little after O'Clock strange episode occurred
From the region where Steinmetz was supposed to
be- a magnificent regiment of cavalry galoped out.
They paused moment at the point where the Con-
nans road Joins thst 10 Met, Inen taey dashed up
lotte and ST. Huberts is cut through the hll and on
each side OF it rise cliffs from 40 TO 60 feet high
cept at the point where IL trayerses the deep ravine
behind the village. When IL is remembered that
at the time the eliminating point to which
not be wondered at that only half that regiment
survived. What the survivors accomplished do
not know, nor could learn the name and number
of that regiment which seemed TO meet its fate
under the eyes OF the King. The situation hardly
admitted asking many questions, but their plunge
into that deep cut ON the hillside, where next day
saw many OF them and their horses lying, was OF
that brave, unhestatng, nnfaltering Kind which
whom strsgglers and deserters seem to be absO-
lutely unknown.
MYSTERIOUS REINFoRcEMENTs
oia1
thing. The army OF Prince Frederick Charles was
lighting hard, and suffering it was only too plain,
heavily From this army division after dvisi IN had
been taken and yainly sent against the French
centre. portion OF the Princes numerous reserves
had been diminished TO important extent in the
engagements of the 14th and 10th instant More
over a considerable part OF his army required rest
and two diVisi0ns-One certainly-Were In need
OF reorganization before they could again be-
come eficient on a field OF battle. Yet at
one time, IL seemed that every division and
brigade and regiment was likely 10 be called into
action. The losses in the centre and the masslDg OF
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FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Cutting Dawn Work and Expenses.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
FoRTREss MONROE, Va. Aug 22.-Orders
have just been received here from Washington,
by the Engineer and Ordnance Departments, to
limit their expenses to the amounts actually ap-
propriated by Congress for these departments
for the fiscal year ending June 3. 1871. This
will virtually suspend all operations here until
the next session of Congress, when it is hoped a
larger appropriation will be made Work has
already been suspended at the Rip Raps-now
known as Fort Woodland at the artesan well
in the Fort, which is being sunk under the
auspices of the Engineer Department, and other
the number of employees to the smallest possible
limits.
In the Ordnance Department a discharge of
some seventy men was made this morning of
mechanics and laborers, leaving the present
force about forty men. 1t is thought that
further discharge will be made at the end of the
month, when some repairing of tools, etc, now
under way, shall have been completed.
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New York stock and Money Mark,

NEW York, Aug. "a. : stocks duh. Money
III; do: 1854, do, III; DO. 1885, do, ili1s; do
1866 new 10; do. 1867, 11o do 1868, 11Ol i0-4Os
Canton Company, 81; Cumberland preferred, 80;
y. Y: Central and Hudson River, s3@; Erie, %;
Reading so Adams Express e4; e. Michigan Cen
tral, 1856; Cleveland and Pittsburg 104zs; Chicago
and Rock Island, 1925; Pittsburg and Fort
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CITY LLIGE NC Il.

MUsLTN.-Ye Yesterday afternoon an old woman
named Sarah Collins entered the residence OF e.
B. Williams, No. 1340 Coates street, and stole
from the sitting-room a lot of shrting muslin
room, aud desired to know what she wanted,
when she replied that she wanted some victua1s.
She then started to go out, when her odd bulk
was noticed and the theft detected. police
charge and Alderman Massey sent her to pri-
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BaItImere Produoe UIark.,,

BALTIMORE, Aug. A.-Cott0n unchanged; stock
very scarce Flour steady and fairly active. Wheat
Better feeling but no material change in prices !;
lard, s1'35@14b; common, slIe@125; Western
.3b@1,3s; Southern white, sl4o9l-65 Corn
ern, SO@9Oc. oats, 46Q54sc. Rye, 16990c. Provi-
visions unchanged Whisky lower, with good demand
at e3dQ4c.
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New York Produce MARKET.

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-Cotton dun aud easier :
sales OF 800 bales middling upland at l9l4c. mid
ding Orleans at 201ac. Flour advanced &C.; sales
Western at $540@6e0; Southern at S6Ca9-I5 Wheat
advanced lc. sales $4,000 bushels No. q spring al
a. goal 2215 winter red Western at si,40. Corn
hrmer sales 3s 900 bushels new mixed Western at
s5H@ssc. Oats advanced 1@2c sales 10000
bushels State at 53a5Sc. Western az b0@61c. Beef
steady. Pork dropping new mess, s2s-25; prime
mess, s24@26. Lard In fair requests steam, 1GalGtc
Kettle, l1@lTHc. Whisky dun at 93c.
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VALUABLE BUILDING AT PUBLIC SALE.-In-
cluded in Thomas & Sons sale, September 49,
at the Exchange, is a valuable brick building
and large lot, No. 1915 South Front street; 56
feet front by 217 feet deep. 1t is valuable for
MILL machine shop, or mandatory. Imme-
date possession. Sale absolute They will also
sell at the same time number of small dwell
ipgs, residences stores, stocks, etc. See adyer-
fisafnenfS