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FROM THE WEST.
Official Election Returns.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 13.-The official returns of
the late election show the total vote cast as
167, no. of which Brown received 10S,374 and
McClurg 63, 1886, majority for Brown of 40, 03S
End of IA Libel suiI-DamaRes One Gent.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 13.-A verdict of one cent
damages was awarded in the Common Pleas
Court to-day in the libel suit of George Onmacht
against the Courier Journal Company.
Scarcity of salt.
NASHVILLE, Dec. 13-Not barrel of salt can
be found in Nashville for sale.
Emigration Meeting
r. c. Blichfeld, who for some years has been
importing Scandinavian and other European
emigTants into the Southern States, with view
to further his enterprise will address an emigra-
tion meeting on Friday night.
Tennessee Teachers' Association.
The State Teachers Association meets here
Tomorrow, VIXEN DR.. Sears, agent of the Pea
body fdnd, will be present.
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The French Government.
Hts Last Removal.
bordeaux the New Capital.
The Revenue Bureau.
Commissioner Pleasanton.
BORDEAUX.

Traveis-Its Last Resting Place.
A cable telegram from Bordeaux, under date OF
the llth announces that the French Government OF
Defense has finally been installed there, Tours
having become dangerous by the close proximity OF
the German armies and the failure OF the Army Of
the Loire to hold the enemy at bay.
Bordeaux is situated in the southwestern section
Of France, on the left bank of the river Garonne,
sixty miles from its mouth. 1t is the capital of the
Department Of Gironde, is one OF the most flourish
ing cities of Europe in point Of industry, commerce.
and the cultivation of the arts and sciences, and
had population in 1862 OF 1872, $50. 1t has railway
connection with the port OF La Teste and also with
Paris 1t is an archbishops see and the seat OF a
national court, and has numerous and important
public institutions. The streets narrow and
crooked in the old part of the city, but in the
quarters there are many imposing and substantial
public ed6ces. Among the most remarkable of the
latter are the remains of the palace of Galenus
the Cathedral, which is fine Gothic structure the
Church OF the Fueillauts which contains the tomb
of Montaigne the great theatre built by Louis ANI
which Is OF the finest in Europe, and will
seat 1900 persons and especially the magnificent
bridge across the Garonne which consists OF seven
teen arches, aud is 1895 feet in length
Under the name of Burdgala, Bordeaux was a
rich and important place at the time Of the Roman
conquest OF the country. was made the capital Of
the Second Aquitania, and embellished by the En-
perors. The city was sacked by the Visigoths, who
were driven from it by Clovis In the eighth and
ninth centuries it ravaged by the Saracens and
NOrmans, and in the year oil it came into the pos
session of the Dukes OF Gascony In 1852, by the
marriage OF Henry Plantagenet with Eleonore OF
Guienne, it passed under the dominion OF England
but since 1853 it has been the possession OF
France. The wines of Bordeaux were celebrated as
early as the fourth century, and for many years the
principal merchants Of the city have been engaged
In the wine trade.
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TO-DAY'S WASHINGTON NEWS.
Secretary Boutwell, to Resign.
The San Domingo Question.
The Georgia Business
Ways Of the West.
The New York Central Railroad.
FROM WASHINGTON.

Rumored Resispatlon of Secretary Boutwell,.
Special Despateh TO The Soenf'lg Telegraph
1t is rumored in official circles that Secretary
Boutwell, has sgnifed to the President his intention
OF retiring from the Cabinet within a week, or as
soon a successor can be appointed. The alleged
reasons for Boutwell's course are q disagreement
between himself and the President about the fnan-
cial policy and the strong prejudice which exists
against Boutwell, in the West on account OF his
contraction OF the currency and his keeping up the
taxes for the sake of paying of the principal OF the
public debt rapidly. 1t is not known who will sue
ceed Boutwell,.
The Georgia Business.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-The Senate judiciary
Committee resumed the investigation of the Georgia
business this morning, with the view to decide the
dentals were presented to the Senate yesterday
and referred to the committee. 1t Is not probable
that any action will be taken until after the State
election in Georgia.
The Nomination OF General PIeasantou,
as Commissioner OF Internal Revenue was consi-
dered by the Senate Finance Committee to-day, and
will be reported to the Senate favorably. There will
be no opposition to his confirmation.
The Amnesty Question.
Owing to the fact that members from Southern
States are not united upon the question of amnesty,
1t is not probable that any bill Will pass at this
sion. Butler has given notice that he will oppose
any bill of this kind, except the one he has pro-
posed
The San Domingo Affair.
The President is very anxious to have speedy ac-
ton on Morton's resolution relative to San Domingo
in order that commission may be appointed to go
there once and return in time to have the treaty
sent to the Senate before the close of the session.
Morton will endeavor TO call up the resolution this
week. 1t is understood that Sumner will not object
to sending the Commissioners to San Domingo, pro-
vided proper men are appointed.
N. NCentrRl Railroad Scrip.
Despatch to the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-In the Senate Mr.. Nye
submitted and asked present consideration of a
resolution requesting the Secretary OF the Treasury
to communicate to the Senate the proceedings that
have been had relative to the collection of the tax
on the forty1ve millions scrip dividend of the New
Central Railroad lOmnanV Whathnr
tax has been paid into the Treasury Of New York,
which was adopted.
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Bids for Government Gold,
CON RESS.
PORTY-FIRsT TERM THIRD SESSION.

Memorials presented by Msssrs, oontling aud
iss are now inmates Of poor houses and Objects Of cha
rity, and praying for pensions in their behalf
tion Of charges of international telegraph lines.
Bills were introduced and appropriately referred fol-
BY Mr. Patterson. to incorporate the Capital Hill
By MIR. sherman, to amend section Of act to pro
vide temporary government for the Territory of Mon
The House resolution for over the oaristmas
holidays from December 2s to January was concured
Mr.. Fenton Submitted the following
Resolved, That the Committee on tetre1chment be in
structed furnish comparative detailed statement Of
New York Boston, Philadelphia Baltimore New Orleans
a reduction in such expenses theR may deem compa
tible with the interests Of the pubs service Alse to
with the wareheusng business at the port of
In relation 10 what is commonly known the general
order 61sness ana the eArtase Of goods "he in the Gus
nr FentoE also submitted the t9ll0Sngm owl r-orv no
quesed furnish for the information of the senstes
shOwsg the an cunts Of money paid into toe
Bd.SS by oer 4 tas g New s Neg
and San Francisco since the first day OF January 1888
to a9s including the sSth day Of NSvenbsr 1870 stating
in courts by settlement or eompromse With the parties
suchsezures and oreturee and of the Of such
fines and penalties also. OF the amounts paid
thus reserved to officers Of customs in the port. above
came period With the names of persons from whom such
been sxsctsS and the amount rseeiyed from
as also the names OF those to ,h whom such such
lively Also the names of the parties at different ports
above yenamed, who have been detected in smuggling or
otherwise deraudng the customs and who have
been prosecuted, criminally convicted and punished
therefor otherwise than by the payment OF money.
Adopted
MIR. Ross from the Committee Indian Affairs re-
ported and asked consideration of joint resou
ton relative to the Miami Indian reservation in Kansas
Mr. Ross, reply his colleague hr Pomeroy) stated
that had doubt OF the commission of great frauds
in sale of lands in the reservation Tas only object OF
the bill was TO secure suspension o. the Of sy
dsnes Of title until after an inyestigstion Passed A..
executive departments of Government reported
with amendments BY Mr.. Sherman from the Finance
| COMMITTEE.
The bill was taken up motion of Mr.. Drake and dis
eussed hour BY hessrs Oonklng Davis, Morton
Drake, Tipt6n, Howe, and Howell
The question turned upon the proprey OF svyng com
puso contributors upon Government clerks TO detrAy
funeral OF deceased associates and othor
poses. Ii objsetsd that the proposed legislation
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could have binding evcacy and belttlns TO the
House of Reprt sentatIves,

MrStevenson. of Ohio presented solution OF the Ma
Improvement Of the Des Moinss Rapids, the Louisville
nd bTgt6 Of the a %
CATION and asking that all bridges navgable streams
Mr. Fox Of New York, presented the petition Of enve
@ and ne 81 Po s
reported back the bill to provide for the redemption q
copper and other token coins Ordered to be printed and
Hr. MOrreli of Pennsylvania, from the Committee on
the hundredt6 anniversary Of American ndepen By
heding an exhibition of arts
and products OF the soil and mines the city OF Phade
phis in the year 1876 He asked that be postponed and
made the special order for the fourth Thursday in Janu
Objection to its beir made special order was inside
by Mr. Allison and the House proceeded TO consider the
the great historical facts which rendered such ceebra
tion highly appreciate and Philadelphia the proper place
Congress gave to the celebration national character by
put mp all the necessary buildings in Fairmouut Park
and make all proper arrangement without
mt oleyeand 9f New Jersey, while willing to admit all
act or and position as the great manufacturing city Of the
country, and the Mecca Of American liberty
ertheless opposed to the bill covering scheme
greater than could be deyeioped in the discussion to-day
attention of the lHouse in a resoutiod which he had
offered at the last session directing the Committee on
national Exhibition proposed to be held in New
tute should receive the Of the General
erpnent s 50 as as e give h it national chssacter :,
the ARsfcan institute and
matter being left under its control all sorts Of speculang
propositions OF the character starting all
over the country. He regarded this a OF them.
He calculated that the mileage of the misioners
whose appointment is providedfor in the bill would
amount to 81 100000 or S2,50O, ,000B
Mr.. Myers of Pennsyleania, addressed the House in
support Of the bill
Dawes moved to amend the bill by striking out the
provision for mileage for the commissioners and inserting
that they should be paid their actual travelling expenses
Mr.. Morrell accepted the amendment.
Mr.. Allison OF Iowa. objected to the large number oi
Commissioners provided in the bill three from each State
and Territory and moved to reduce them to from
each State and Territory. Agreed to.
Mr.. Welker, Of Ohio, moved an amendment providing
that shall be incurred by the United States
under the bill 80
Mr. Oley eland moved to amend by providing that the
appointment Of commissioners shall be made by the Gov
of the several States instead of by the President
The last two amendments considered, and wer,
still pending when the bill went till to
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K UURI Ill EUlIlUN
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Minister Gambetta at Tours
He Thinks the Situation Good.
The BOmbardment Of MOntmedy.
Luxembourg Neutrality.
Action Of Prussia Censured.
The Advance on Havre.
Etc. Etc.s Etc.. Etc. Etc.
Luxembourg Neutrality.
Action Of Prussia Censured.
The Advance on Havre.
FROM EUROPE.
The Italian Capital.

FLORENCE, Dec. 13.-The committee of the
italian Parliament on the bill for the transfer of
the capital to Rome have reported a recon-
mendation that the removal be made before
April l..
Pr.ssin's Course ,%S.sss TSwsrss LuxemburR De-
VIENNA, Dec. 13.-An the journals denounce
the course of Prussia toward Luxembourg as
arrogant. The Tdges Press imp'o 'es the powers
which guaranteed the neutrality of Luxembourg
to rise and repress the insolence which makes
all treaties valueless.
Ashbury to be Dined.
LONDON, Dec. 13.-Commodore Ashbury will
be dined by the corporation of Brighton on the
4th of January.
ship News.
QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 13-The steamship City
of Limerick, from New York, has arrived.
Condition of the EIbe.
LONDON, Dec. 13.-A despatch from Ham,
burg to-day reports the Elbe full of floating ice
Despatch from Gambettn-He Is still Hopeful
BORDEAUX, Dec. 13.-The following is Off =
oial:-Gambetta writes to the Government
under date of the 1ltb, 81 have returned to
Tours, having left General Chausy yesterday,
continuing his efforts to successfully defend the
line of the Loire. l think the situation so good
that may go to Bourges to see what can be
done with the second army"
1t is reported at Bordeaux that General Bour-
baki repulsed the Prussians yesterday.
Bsmbardment of Montmedy.
LONDON, Dec. 13,-lt is reported from LuXem-
burg that Montmcdy was bombarded.
LUxEMBURG, Dec. 13.-The Patriotic Com.
mittee to-day voted to protest against the Prus.
sian charge of violation of neutrality and
denying any popular desire for change OF
allegiance.
The Advance on Havre.
HAvRE, Dec. 13, via London, Dec. 13.-The
Prussans are in force at Beuzville, 16 miles
from the city. Havre is defended by large
force and $50 guns, manned by marines. Th,
population are eager for fight. On Saturday
| 10000 French troops reconnoitring the enemy
and captured 10 uhlals. The Prussians threat
ening Honfeur have been repelled by tn,
troops from this city, who now occupy Pom
teleyigue.
| Startling Rumor from Paris.
1t is rumored that Trochu hascut his wa,
through the Prussian lines.
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Cable QuotntIona.

LONDON, Dec. l3-11'3O A. M.-Consols for money
91H; for account, 92 U. s. 5-2Os OF 1862, sSN; OF
1865, old, ss5s; OF 1867, 9Oh :O-4Os, sTA. Stocks
quiet; Erie, 20; Illinois Central, 11OH Atlantic ana
Great Western, 2TH.
FRANKFORT, Dec. 1s.-United States Fiye-twentes
9sH.
LIVERPOOL Dec. ISL 80 A. M.-Cetton dull mid
ding uplands, sgd; middlng Orleans, ss{asz6d
The sales estimated at 10000 bales. Other ar-
cles unchanged.
FRANKFORT Dec. l2-United States 5-2Os, s4sI.
HAMBURG, Dec. 12.-Petroleum, IL marc bsncos, II
schlngs.
BREMEN, Dec. 9.-Petroleum, 6 thalers SO groats.
LONDON, Dec. 12-12'30 p. M.-Censols for money
91I; for account, 9lX. U. S. bonds nat; 5-2Os OF
1852, ssh; of 1866, old, s7 and of 1867 30. Stocks
fiat Erie, l9Z.
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New York Produce NIaritet.

NEW YORK. Dec. l4-Cotton dull and lower; sales
1900 bales uplands at l51sc.; Orleans at lsHc Flour
duh and easier sales 10 900 barrels; State IS 20
a6f50; Onio at s6@645; Western at S5'20a6's0
Southern at s610@s 25. Wheat dull and prices favor
buyers; sales As 00e bushels new spring at si37 !;
red Western at 81 44l As Corn dull and prices
buyers; sales 1900 bushels new mixed Western
atI5c. Oats dull; sales $4,000 bushels Ohio at
6O@61c Beef steady. Pork quiet aud weak new
Mess, sl9T5@9O5o; old, s29; prime, sl7@iI59
Lard quiet; steam, li@lsKc; kettle, 1sc. Whisky
quiet at CSC.
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NEW YORK. Dec. l4-stocEs dull Money 59T
per cent Gold 1lOx. b2Os, 1869, coupon loI do.
1855 1855 neS, % aO % 1851 ISL 10; DO DO 1855 iiO 9o
lO-40s. 1O6A; Virginia es, new, es: Missouri
6s, 90; Canton Co., GIN; Cumberland preferred,
2sif; Reading. 1OsX Adams Express Co., 65ll
Michigan Central, 1907 Michigan Southern, s2a
Illinois Central, l34; Cleveland and Pittsburg,
100 Chicago and Rock Island, 1857; Pitts
burg and Fort Wayne, s4K; Western Onion Tele-
graph, 4bx.
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BALTIMORE, Dec. l4.-Cotton IN improved de-
mand; middling uplands, 1876; low middlins,
choice white, slTO@l 81; fair to prime, 81 zee 80
prime 70 choice red 81 COO So fair 10 good 81 49a
55; common, 81 20@l30 Corn nrm, and white
active at 73c. yellow, 72c Oats hrm at 5I952c.
Provisions inactive in absence OF orders. We quote,
nomnally for jObblng, pork at s2l'5O; bacon clear
rib at 14c shoulders at 13c. hams at lSc lard at
13@l3K. Whisky less active at 93c.
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THE LATEST NEWS.
Proceedings ofCongress
Fire at Indianapolis.
a Tragedy in Tennessee.
Etc.. Rtc.s ETC.. Etc.s Etc.
FROM THE VEST.
Destructive Fire In Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. IA FIRE at Keatland,
Indiana, this morning destroyed half OF the business
part Of the town. Loss estimated at $3.50 000 Keats
store-room, with q large amount OF merchandise,
Nichols Hotel, Chesbro's store, Noble Gallys Jew
elry, Cunninghams grocery, Ryan's grocery, Parks
grocery and hotel, Smiths drug store, Ross dry
goods and merchants tailor Office Poole & Brothers
hardware, Day & Williams stove store, and office
OF the Gazette are all destroyed.
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FROM TIE SOUTH.
Nrurderous Affair Near Nashville.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 14.-Tbree masked men went
last night to the residence of Dabney Kenne four
miles from Nashville, and demanded his money.
Kennel struck one OF them and was shot dead
little son Of Mr. Kennel, who was present, says the
maskers were white men.
Escape from Death.
The store and residence OF John Klcoen was
burned this morning. and the family barely escaped
in their night clothes The loss is covered by in
surance.
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A young girl, fifteen years of age, the
daughter of Mr.. David Myer of Jefferson
county, Ill, put period to her existence a few
days ago, in consequence of her fathers oppo-
sition to young man in the neighborhood, of
whom she had become hopelessly enamored.
Death was produced by pistol-sh0t
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Status of the Indians.

Despatch 10 the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. H.-In response to a resOlu-
tion adopted last April, the Senate Committee on
the judiciary this morning reported the fourteenth
amendment has no effect whatever upon the status
OF the Indian tribes within the limits OF the United
made, Congress having uniformly respected the
right OF the Indians to govern themselves.
Nominations by the President.
The following nominations were sent in to-day
George Z. Hasie Collector OF Customs at Vieksburg,
Miss. John q. Austin, Receiver at Dardanelles,
Ark; William NJ. Boes Register at same place
c. t. Brown, Surveyor General for Minnesota; AN.
Sanders, Register at Helena, Montana; John X.
Tappan, Indian Agent at Fort Berthold. Pestmas-
ters-W. Csrswell, at Herkimer, N. Y; ]. C0rliss,
Red Bank, N. j.; j. Moore, Ogden, Utah; j. Lash
way Chippeway Falls, Wis; William A. Bugh,
Berlin, Wis; John Parsons, Black River Falls,
Wis. L. P. Hotchkiss West San Claire, Wis.
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FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
MIC sIeae of IJIonIeyIdeo

LONDON, Dee. 12.-Advices from Honteyidec
to the 18th of November are to the effect thai
the siege causes scarcity of food almost
amounting to famine.
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FROM NEW YORK.


New YORK, Dec. 4.-The jury in the case of
Jerry Dunn, charged with the murder of James
Logan, this morning rendered verdict of man
slaughter in the third degree. In compliance
with the request of the prisoners counsel SEN
tence was deferred till tomorrow.
Bids for Government Gold.
NEW YORK, Dec. l4.-There were thirty-two bids
to-day for gold, amounting TO S5 90O, ,Ooe at from
1908 TO l10'Il. The awards will be $1,000 600 at
from 1l064 TO 1l0'71.
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Honors to n HomGopath.

william Todd HeImutn, One OF tHe most PRONE
nent Homeopathic physicians in this city, has been
called to the Protessorshp OF Operative Surgery in
is associated with Hahneman Hospital, In that city
Last night his friends gave him farewell banquet
at which full and very costly dinner service OF
solid silver was presented to him. Many prominent
citizens were present. and the affair was of unusual
bIilliancY and full Of enjoyment.
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Until the how of water has been stopped and
the break of the Croton main repaired, the full
extent of the damage done cannot be learned,
bat ii will reach thousands of dollars, besides
sausisg many families great inconVenien &C.
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FROM THE WEST.
Ceuptertejter Released on Rail

ST. LOUIS, Dec H.-Peter Mccartney notorious
counterfeiter, who escaped from Cincinnati some
days ago. and again arrested opposite this city
day sic, coo bail. 1t is understood that he was
bsed by officers Of the United States secret service
in consideration OF his disclosing the hiding place of
large amount OF plates and material used in coun-
terfeitpg and giving information that shall lead to
the arrest Of his accompces.
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Lord and Taylor yindicated.
Ia kha III - ~ ~.

SIR: During the past week much has been
written and published in your paper from the m le
and female clerks OF Lord ~ loT, and several 9th
ers In the employ of our city retailers. so as
LORD n 1ayor's people ale Concerned think u e
correspondence has ceaseu 20 be interesting, and
only affords amusement to your numerous readers.
IL appearances are worth anything, II must he apar
ent to the most causurl observer that the employees
oi hcssrs. LORD Z Iaylot-mG1, woman, and child
are neither overw orkod nor poorly naid. This can
easily be We fled ny visit TO either OF their estab-
lshMeuis. Why. /, would do you good 70 take
look at Tire young ladies' gud gentlemen VITO couac-
sccnd to adcrn the nr-t floor o. the establishment in
Grand und Chrystic streets
Frank Du1y ~! all they need TO make them per-
fc"t rugels Is 'ittle more beer ar soda. Ex-
tend your visit TO tie upper oois of this place. and
you VIII md older mon who have been long IN their
present situations, receiving good saafvs and whose
appearance would be no discrcdlt 10 Board OF New
York Aldermen. What real cause tAore Can DO Tor
conn liint am Of u loss to imagine. This is free
cUubtTy, and IL not ihed, they 90 urtLer and
fare ore, a. many have done before them. I have
been many years with Lord a 1 az Tor as salesman,
rud eVlcc', 80 tone - tey think pIoper to Keep
In thoi employ o. have TO work and earn my salaIy.
An old Lord q Taylor SALESMAN.