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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-27

County Convention To-Morrovv.

Both branches of the Legislature were
invited to attend the Protestant Orphan
Festival at Masonic Temple last night.
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BANKING HOUSE
-tsasF sa4
National Savings Company.

, - Deposits received, and interest allowed
hereon, loans negotiated, collections made, and
General Banking business transacted. cc1s Il
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COUNTY COAVentlOn IO-MOrrOtV.
The convention to nominate a candidate
for Attorney General assemblies at the
Courthouse tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock
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Decoration at National Cemetery.

1t is suggested that those who wish to
participate in the preparations for the deco
ration of the soldiers graves, on Monday,
the 3Oth inst, meet this afternoon at five
o'clock, at John Ruhm's Office, No. IS
Cherry street.
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NASHVILLE nnd Lebanon stage Line.

The old schedule has been resumed on
this line, and the stages hereafter leave
Nashville at 10 o'clock A. N. and arrive at
2 p. NJ 81
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Nasnrlile Prolnee markes.

PEANUTs-We quote from wagon as fol-
lows: white 90c; red 1.35. Sales from
store of $50 bushels red, at l. Is.
EGGs-We quote from wagon at 13@14e-
BUTTR-Declined to 15@I6c.
FEATHERs-There is some demand for
strictly prime, for which zoe is offered
GrNsENe-Is beginning to come in freely,
snd is bought at Coo. @
HAY--Market steady at $500 D ton
IRISH PoTAToEs-In good demand at
So. so 3 Dbl for Northern.
SWEET PoTAToEs-There is a good de-
mand for seed potatoes, and we quote at
500 2 Dbl e
BRAN-We quote at $25 . ton IN depot
SHIPsTUFF-Market steady at $50 D ton
GREEN APPLEs-We quote Northern So
@7.00 Dbl
BEEswAx-The market is dull, and deal
ers only offering soc.
MrDDLINas-Are held at $40 y ton.
RAes-We quote at 4 4c.
WooL-We quote bury at 10000; un-
washed without burs 2 Q26c; washed
without burs 35@37c. o 8 ~
CorroS SEED-We quote from wagon at
SOC per 100 lbs, or 10. 90 per ton.
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NASHVILLE Provision 1sarkes.

Market quiet without change, as follows:
BULK MEArs-Sides 164c; clear rib
sides 1Gic; shoulders 124c. Stocks light
BAcoN-Clear sides 17tc; shoulders 1S44c;
country hams l64@l7c.
CHOICE HAxs-Hart & Hensley's sugar
cured O. G. c., canvased, 2o@20sci plain
@. q. c., hams, 19@19kc.
LARD-Choice, in tierces, 173c; kegs,
19e; 10 pound caddies 194c, and .
pound caddies, 1910.
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For Cairo, 81. Louis, Memphis and
NeVE Orleans.
THE FINE PASSENGER
IL Steamer rALlSIIAN. WM. ~
sTRoNo, Master, JOHNNY HARPER, &zff71EET1E,
Clerk, viii leave as above on FRIDAY, the nm
inst, at O'Clock P. NJ. gaga-
For freight or passage apply ON board. OF to 4
WI BOYD, Agent,
. Nos Al & AZ Front stFac1.
f -... HARRISON x SON, e 3
may26 q No. IS Front ssSees-
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Flour and Grain Marker

FLoUn-M Market steady, as follows: Super
fine $50; extra 500; family 500; fancy
6.75.
CoRN MEAI.-Sales and shipments to day
of 300 bushels at 1.30 per bushel
CoRN-Sales and shipments to-day of
1000 bushels att. 80 per bushel. sacked and
delivered in depot. .-
WHEAT-Sales of 1000 bushels at LII
for red, 125 for white, sacked and delivered
in depot We quote buying price as fol-
lows: Mediterranean 95c; red Los; white
and amber 1.10@1.121.
OATs-Are bought from first hands at
65c, and sacked and delivered in deport at
70@75c.
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still They Come

I. e. Winstead & Co., Maxwell House
Shoe Store, have received another superb
assortment of Ladies', Misses, Childrens
and Gentlemen's Shoes, embracingthe new
and elegant Croquet slipper, fancy shoes,
gold and silver; gentlemen's summer SER
vice and fancy boots and shoes-all of
which are of the very latest styles, and the
best material and make. In addition to
their complete stock of shoes, they are in
receipt of line of ladies' Saratoga trunks,
travelling bags, ETC., that for elegance and
cheapness defy competition in this market.
maybe st
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RIVER AND WEATHER.

The river at this point was swelling
slowly yesterday, with ) feet inches on
the shoals. Weather cool and cloudy.
Three steamers arrived from the Upper
Cumberland last evening the lobe Hurt,
Burksyille and Umpire. The Tobe Hurt
had 80 hhds tobacco and 500 sacks cora
The Burksville had 500 hhds tobacco, and
the Umpire 15O hhds. t1a l
Tbs lobe Hurt cleared for Padueah,
with her tobacco. s. .a --ar = 49,
The Tyrone is on the ways at Paducah,
and she is expected to be in running trim
in two weeks. ~ = -.
The Lawrence, in command Of Capt.
Pearce, departs for Cincinnati to-day at -
O'Clock
The Tslisman, Capt Strong, clears for
Cairo this evening at O'Clock Johnny
Harper and Wilkinson, clerks t' b.
81. HH. [By Telegraph
CARo, May 26.-The river fell sight
inches. Weather clear. Mercury so.
LOUISVILLE, May 26.-Arrivsd- Emma
Floyd, from Nashville, and departed for
Cincinnati
P1TTsBURG, May 96-Arrived- Camelia,
from Nashville. -.
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southern Bonds I'm New York.

The sales of Southern bonds at the New
York Stock Exchange on the 23d inst.
were 40 follows.
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New Grocery

Jungermann & Co. have opened new
Bakery, Grocery and Confectionery at No.
"a west side Public Square, where they
would be pleased to see their friends and
the public generally, as they have a fresh
and new supply of all kinds of goods per-
tanning to their line, which they propose TO
sell at the lowest market prices, and war
rant them to be as represented. Orders
for parties promptly filed. may25 eod2w
Magic Arnica Liniment acts powerfully
in all diseases Of horses and cattle that can
be reached by external treatment. Every
where it seems to give great satisfaction as
horse hniment. Try it., z- -
For sale by all druggists. 1t
FoR SALE-A light, secondhand, two
seated, shifting top wagon, in good order,
at Smedes & Leslie's carriage shop, Edge
field. may25 1w
Look OnI
g want money for a house and lot, No.
275 South College street; also, for va
cant lot on South Cherry street. A bar
gain is offered. Apply to @
ISAAC Paul. or
rH Sc VIM. M. MoCARTy,
may24 If No. 10 College street.
Carpets, Mattings and Oil Cloths at re-
duced prices, w. A. BENSON & Co.,
may22 1t so College st.
See advertisement of DR.. Butts Dispen-
sary, headed Book for the Million-MAR-
RAGE GUIDE-in another column. 1t
should be read by all. mays d&w1y
Delays are Dangerous.
Mothers, as you love your offspring don't
fail to use Mrs. Whitcomb's Syrup for
SEQ hing children Read the advertise
ment in another column. may2l 1w&w1t
Trunk ManufactOrY.
have large stock of ladies' and gen
tlemen's travelling trunks and valises at my
salesroom, No. AZ North Market street, near
Union, at prices which defy competition,
myT If WIN. DUNsTKAD.
USE Fahnestock, Haslett Il Schwart \
formerly B. A. Fahnestock & Co.'S Pur
White Lead, it cannot be excelled.
As an expectorant, G. F. Cations Cough
Balsam cannot be excelled.
mayldeod&w1m, ..
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GENERAL MARKETS.

sslaes SIS THURSDAY, May 20, 1870
!" Nashville cotton Market.
Corros.-The market to-day was dull
and unchanged in prices. We quote,
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NASHVILLE, TENN.
RAILROAD TIME TABLE,


GOING SOUTH-Nashvile and Decatur trains
cave station on South Cherry street st A. n. and
$50 p. X. No train Sunday morning.
Aooommodationst 8 80 F. NJ, (goes to Oolumbial-
Trains arrive at do. H., and 7:OO p. n. Accom-
modatioR at 10 A n.
Louisville and Nashville R0iIrOnd.
Leave Nashville -.-.....-.5 80 4. NJ. and 2;O0 p.
arrive at Nashville 800 A n, and 4;SO p Al
Arrive at :S5 p NJ and lO;O9 p n
Lasve LOuisville----..-.l:4S p. NJ and 10; p n
Arrive at IndianApois...-..7: P. n. and 3:s5 A. n
Arrive at st. Louis via In
70 A NJ ana A:UV p n
Arrive IT 81. Louis via Sey-
nbour A. n. and 80 P. NJ.
Coach on freight train leaves Nashville at 100 P.
Nand arrives AZ Gallaiin al 5 40 p. Il. every day
xcspt Sunday.
The 900 r. n. train does not leave Nashville on
Sunday. ar
NaahYiIIe and Chattanooga Its IL.
Leave Nashville 3 80 and 6;l6 P. n.
Arrive at 200 A II. and 80 p. n.
TIE 80 A N. train from Nashville does not run
Sunday
SheIbYviIEe Accommodation Train.
Arrives at Nashville ...lu:lo A. NJ
Leaves .oU = N
Nashville an l Northwestern IL. H.
leave Nashville ......... 9:l5 A. N. aud 200 p n
Arrive at Nashvie....... 80 A. NJ. and . go A.
Sleeping cars run through to Memphis On the
: 80 P. NJ train.
JOhnsonViIIe Accommodation Trnin
Leaves Nashville .-...-.....---...-....b BOD p n
Arrives at Nashville. s;JO A. N
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Delays are Dangerous.

Mothers, as you love your offspring don't
fail to use Mrs. Whitcomb's Syrup for
SEQ hing children Read the advertise
ment in another column. may21 1w&w1t
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A large assortment of linen lawns at 25
cents, at G. Rice L Co.'S, No. 62 College
street. may25 eodtf
One thousand ladies' collars, chemisettes
and ruffs. inst received, latest styles and
lowest prices, at G. Rice & Co.'S, No. GO
College street. may25 eodtf
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Memphis Markets.

MEMPHIS, May 26-CottOn Gull az 22c;
receipts 346 bales; exports SO bales. Flour
quiet at OO@6.OO. Com dull at 1.lO@
LIS. Oats duh at 65@67kc. Hay duh
and nominal Bran steady at 300. Lard
nominal. Pork dull at 5000. Bacon
shoulders 13lc; sides 173sc. b a. al.
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CINCINNATI marker.

CnxorNATI, May 26.-Fl0u- steady.
Wheat unchanged. Corn steady at s5@S6c.
Oats Sc q6Oc. Rye 7sc. Cotton duh and
prices nominal; middling pc; Low middiing
PIC. Tobacco steady supply light; sales
of 227 hhds at 4-OO@2T. 10. Whisky l.0&
al. O6. Pork %. 50@3O00. BsIk meats
u, 15I ana Ice. Bacon I3f, l6s Edl7ac.
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trunk Mandatory.

have large stock of ladies' and gen
tlemen's travelling trunks and valises at my
salesroom, No. AZ North Market street, near
Union, at prices which defy competition,
myT If WIN. DUNsTEAD.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-27

FoR SALE-A light, secondhand, two
seated, shifting top wagon, in good order,
at Smedes & Leslie's carriage shop, Edge
field. may25 Ivy
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For EysasVfue, Louisville and cha
cinnatI -
TTNHR FINE PASSENGER STEAM ~T
IL Err Lawrence, L PEARcE. =
Master, M. NJ DEEsI, Cierk. win leave as aboTe On
FRIDAY, the 9th INST at II o'clock N.
For freight or passage, apply ON board. o. 70
W. A PEBBLES. Agent.
Corner Broad and Fronf stree1a.
VIM. BOYD,
Nos Al h AZ Front strses.
HARRISON SON.
may 81 II No. IS Front street.
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ChIcnrn Tnrkcl..

CHICAGO, May 26.-FiOur dull and IN
Oh lnged. Wheat dull at 9S6J9e. Corn
moderately active and easier ut "a % Oats
ALE. Rye sSc. Barley-z5e tor No. B.
Hishwines I.0f. Provisions dull and nom
irnl l .. .
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See advertisement of Dr. Butts Dispen-
sary, headed Book for the Million-MAR-
RAGE GUIDE-in another column. 1t
should be read by all. mays d&w1y
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TnnIT nnf

Q want money for house and lot, No.
275 South College street; also, for va
cant lot on South Cherry street A bar
gain is offered. Apply to @
Toas DR.
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Carpets, Mattings and Oil Cloths at re-
duced prices, w. A. Benson & Co.,
maybe 1t so College st.
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Magic Arnica Liniment acts powerfully
in all diseases Of horses and cattle that can
be reached BY external treatment. Every
where it seems to give great satisfaction as
a horse IMMINENT. Try it,,
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USE Fahnestock, Haslett & Schwart
formerly B. A. Fahnestock & Co. 81 Pur
White Lead, it cannot be excelled.
As an expectorant, G. F. Cations Cough
Balsam cannot be excelled.
mav1 deodRw1m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18

In view Of the embarrassments occurring to
travellers on the continent Of Europe, from i'm
terruptions TO the usual course OF financial ex-
changes, caused BY the war, Drexel, Harjes &
Co, Of Paris, have MADE arrangements by which
their circular lettersof credit viii be available tc
the holders under all contingencies. They have
deposited large amount Of gold ut Basic, the
financial head-quarters Of trsvel in Switzerland,
10 accommodate tourists and travellers in tha1
country, and have notified I'll their Swiss cor
respondents to draw on Baele for gold. And to
accomodate all ether trsvel ON the O0atinent
they have authorised TIE holders or their circu-
lar letters Of credit to draw bills ON either LON
able o. TO the Advantage Of tho travellers, st the
points where they may happen 70 b ct The tine.
This loOks . II 1t must be costly operation e
Drexel, Harjes & Co., but IL 10 easy to see how
great an advantage IL Il to the holders o. their
acircular letters" Tor it relieves them OF that
worst Of all embarra0m1ntS to travellers, viz !:
dificulty in procuring current funds for their
expenses. .. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18

THE NATIONAL LABOR CON0BESN.
The Homestead Qaestfen-Chtne>c
nakgrattS0-EQ0at fay Ser Re-
males-The Currency Question. a.
f,l-srspAsd Isa,ssssas % ns svessss ss~.
CINCINNATI, Aug. LIN the sfernoon ses-
BIO, submitted . minority report on the Presi-
dents address, declaring Tor free homestesds 20
every American citizen. which he cannot be de-
prived Of by he own act or by Congress; free
money or sufhciency Of money taken and fur
nlshed BY the government without the interpo-
ation OF hanks The report was lad on the
"a osoS, s, Inc question reeurred on the adoption
opposea tesf poypon Of the report reoommend-
ing the printing % - los cspies OF fhe presi-
.sr 80. aeaI ess' until msAns are provided 20 pay
LOT tne work He was also opposed 10 that nor.
Ton OF the eport Against Chimes immigr.tIon-
The distinction between iAportAtion sns im,as
ssucn a % mIs' u Se eisstly e stated Mr. Lane, OF
both the imporsas1sn snd irnmigratson of Chie
nese- Ar. Mclean, Of Boston, spoke axsir-t
inportston or inmlgrAton. The Chinese could
other immigrants. From his very nature he
would remain hesthen, in spite OF al Chris-
tian int uenee upon him.
The majority report on the presidents address
Mrs. Lane, OF Boston, submitted resolutions
endor sing the action OF the Labor Congress dur
ing the past year, demanding Tor the tOiling SIS
tiers the same rate OF ages that members OF this
congress receive, etc. The resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Field, Of Detroit. introduced a resolution
declaring for United Ststss legal tender money,
demanding immediate relief from all Internal
revenue taxation, save on whisky, which is 20
be Increased one-ufth; asking Tor repeal Of the
duties ON areolos an common use, not grown or
. msnpfs ctured here, &s.
Mr.. Davis, OF Cincinnati, offered q resolution
toucbing prison discipline, substituting schools
of reform for the house of correction and refuge.
Mt. Grady, OF Pa, offered resolution asking
for legislative protection TO minors
Mr.. Delaney, OF Cal, presented resolutions
denouncing the cocfie system, and asking tor
the sbrogation Of the treaty between the United
States and China; also opposing the taxation OF
titled lants, and imposing the taxation OF ell
lanes owned by monopoiies and not cultivated
Anumber OF other resolutions were generally
referred % the Aype0prtate oom mmitfeca.
The President appointed a COMMITTEES OF pub
lie lands TO act in conjunction with the commit
tee on the platform.
The Bearse Firm.
PARIS, Aug ast ls.--The Bourse closed nrm
yesterday; rentes Ga francs, 20 centtmes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18

FATHER KILLED BIT HIS SoN.-Much ex-
element occurred at Berlin, n. j., on Tuesday,
Ware, having killed his father, John A. We're.
Threats Of lynch law were made, bat the young
man made his escape from the excited populsce.
He was subsequently arrested and committed.
He 10 only twenty-five years of age, and no
reason Is assigned Tor the commission Of the
deed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18

The RIVAL SMALL ARMs.-An Englishman
writing from Saarbrucken on July ~, says: -
can't help reiterating that tn al the shooting
there has vet been, the Prussians have had on
and out the best of it. Nothing could be werse
than the chassepot at short ranges. We see the
their fingers info their guns, and giving every
possible sign that after few shots the chassepot
gets 80 foul that they don't know how TO treat
~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18

PROPOSED PROCLAMATION OF NEUTRALITY
The aft OF proclamation Of neutrality (pend
ine the war between France and Prussia ha
ben prepared and presented to the Presiden
for his cor sideration. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18

YoRK.-The anti-dram shop State convention
met in Syracuse, N. T., yesterday. A lengthy
and very radical address was adopted ss the
platform OF the party. The following nomina-
tion) were made:-Fof Governor, Mario II.
Clart; for Lieutenant Governor, q. G. Leigh Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18

BARON GKRoLr, the Prussian Minister, con-
trsdicts the published statement that he has
received dispatches from his government giving
full outlines of the movements OF the German
ARMIES, &c, and says that he receives very few
dispatches in relation 10 the war; but gets most
of his information from the newspapers,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18


sVOmnibus races are Chicago amusemen {.
~Miss Charlotte oushmAn is IN in London
with cancer. ID
OThe Christadelphians are a new religious
society in Indiana
~sslt wsser is said TO be ruinous in its effect
upon the hair.
HJones: aged LOG. has inst eloped in Canada
with q widow. .-.-
~The clipping wife Of q Missouri farmer len
Q note requesting him to "rsise" her three
~Mu. Hope, OF Indiana has becom, hors-
lessly insane from the study Of woman's rights.
~Hon. keverdy johnson went 20 B ,stou the
past veek 70 have an operstion performed on
sI"Come over 70 our house and zee the hu
ious fever, is the Indiana saiutation.
IA wood saving tournament IL propo.ea AZ
Chiuieothe, NO., at the coming fair
Many Of the lady bsthsrs NJ Ne~n,rt .,s
Long beonch wear thick masks in the wafer "a
preserve eheir coDplexions-
0The two sons Of Count Bismsrck firm
part OF the nrst dragons Of the Prussian Guard.
y Five woman preachers are nov firmly set
uea ~ puipiu m CniversAiist churches in this
@To preserye cut flowers IL IL necessary to
ca, piece on the stalks daily and renew the
sOThe First National Croquet Club OF Fort
Atsnsont Wn., has challenged the Chicago
white Stockings' 10 play .smumblety peg'
for rubber tooth ring.
~An anti-matrimonial socisey d On Indiana
notion. They think marriage . uselss sxpenss
- o0The Rev. Phebe A. Hanaford the other
night artr twelve o'cSeck esod nafsredly arose
and msrrted couple who vsrs snxiousiy vsit-
ing ct her doer. rsf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18

ISsPKcTINe NATIONAL CENRTKRIRs.-CoI O.
A. Mack, some time since appointed by the War
Department to inspect cemeteries throughout
the country where soldiers sre buried, under
the act OF Congress authorizing that such Gem
eteries be inspected and their condition be re-
ported, is now in New Egland engaged in the
performance Of his duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18
THE EVENING STAR.
PUBLISHED DiILy, Sunday exeeptee,
At The star Building,
s.W. Corner Psn1syivania Av. and uth BE-
EVENING STAR NEWSPAPER CoYPisI.

TIE STAB % served BY carriers 10 their sub
scri or, IN the City and District At rsS GENTS RER
wEEr or roRIY FouR CENTS PER MONTH. Copies
ss the counter. Two CENTS.
PRICE FOR MAILING Three Months, 81 SO;
sx Months. 81. 90: One Year. 9 5 90. No papers
ere -entf rom the ONCE longer than paid for.
TIE WEEKLY sTAR-publishsd on Frfds, :,
rorztne-91 so year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18

MUST BE PAID IN SPKCIE--The State Depart
ment will instruct our Consuls In Europe tha,
during the war, while currency is liable to de-
probation. whether paper or silver, the consular
fees must be paid in gold or its equivalent COM
mercial value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18

SENIOR ROMERO will probably leave the Mexi-
can cabinet and come here rs minister to WASH
ingtop. Msrescal will succeed him In the min
isuy. Romeros resignation is political neces-
c;%r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18

COMMISSIONER DKLANo. who broke his arr
by falling from q wagon on his farm. in Ohio
is stillsuffering very much, and win mot be abl
TO return to Washington for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18

APPOINTMENTS OF CLKRKs.-M. r. woodard
y. NJ. Robertson, ID. \. Edwards and George
f.. Hale were yesterday appointed first class
c'erks in the Census bureau. Wesley Boyd, X.
Birnie, j. Ii. Hoagland, Edward Mcmahon and
g. W. Mullaly were appointed copyisfs in the
same Office. X. A. Page, A. j. Boyle, IT,,
George H. Heron and c. ". Thomson were
yesterday appointed first class clerks in the
Pension bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-18

TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
THIS AFTERNOONS DISPATCHES
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS.
TIL e w A r..
/ M p O r T A n T.!
Great Battle Yesterday
REPORTED FRENCH VICTORY.
THE BATTLE FIELD At MARS.LE- TOUR,
NORTHWEST OF METZ.
The Prussian Army Thrown Back
on the MoseIIe by the I'm
perial Guardl
The French in Possession OF the
Battle Field.
TUESDAYS BATTLE.
II TERRIBLE CONTEST!
HARD FIGHTING FOR TWELVE HOURS.
Heavy Losses on Both Sides.
THE PRUssIAN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
They Claim 10 have Maintained Their Posi.
ton ON the Field Of Battle, and Driven
the French Back on Metz -prusEan
g. nerals Doring and Widel
Killed; Rausch and Grus-
cher Wounded.
FRENCH ACCOUNTS.
Constant Fighting Since sunday-The French
Army Increasing The Pruss'an Forces
Decreasing Complete Victory
for France to Result.
The Paris Journals Severe on Austria
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Editors C0nventiOn-DfyOrc Suit.
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