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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-27

Boston and New England passenger with their
baggage, are Transferred free Of eharss in New
York.
The best ventilated and most luxuriousslsep.
ing coaches re- n Thk WORLD IN &C.
company all night trains on this railway.
es-- The Erie Railway Company has opened
new Ferry from their Jersey City Depot to the
foot Of Esd street, New York. thus enabling pa,
sengers TO reach the upper portion Of the city
without the expense and annoyance of q street
car or omnibus transfer.
Ei- The scenery along the entire route of the
Erie Railway is of the most picturesque anu
ties, IN daylight journey over the Line. will
hnd in its ever chan ging landscapes subjects Of
continual admiration and interest.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-01-27
To Female INVALID.

From the peculiar mildness of their operation,
the Pills are admirable Alternative for females
in q delicate state of health. Acting a tonic
and nervine well purifying and regulat-
ing medicine they work wonders in the various
functional irregularities 20 which the sex-as 9
ssx-Hre subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

THAT JCDGMENT.-To the Editor Of the St1r-
Sir: In your paper OF the 22d appeared an ar
ucle headed " Judgment against a Certificate
Croker before Justice Cox" The facts are as
follows On Friday, the Dist Of October, about
one O'Clock u. m, wa9 served with a summons
- appear before Justice Cox at Six O o'clock the
same day, to answer the charge for the NON
payment of a certificate suppO ed TO belong TO
Geo. 1ngley. for S5i. 1 stated to Justice Cox
that wss rot ready for tcial, as my witnesses
were rot in town. 1 asked for a reinforcement
of ten days, then for three days. He would not
consent 70 it, bat said he would reserve his
judgment for three days, and would hear nv
witne. Ses in the meantime. Mr.. McKelden the
City Auditor, the plaintiffs own witness, tes-
titled that there WIS TO money on the rolls TO
pay the above certificate, and also stated that
quite number of these certificates were for
geries. Mr.. Mckelden reminded the Justice
that he promised 10 keep the case open three
days to hear Mr.. Smiths WING yes but the ms
tice said he had heard one side of the case, and
that vas sufficient for him TO decide, and gave
Judgment for the plaintiff.
By Inserting the above in your paper you
will oblge yours respectfully.
WIN. SMITH,
Broker, 3li 9th street.
PSI appealed the above case to another
court, and Jrstice Cox presented me with bill
OF costs, amounting to 50, which i refused -
paw, telling him 1t was illegal, and he settled il
for one dollar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24
ALEXANDRIA.

ORGANIZATION AND CONFERENCES OF DfsrRrcr
SCHOOL Boar Ds.-At the request OF the Snperiaten
dent Of Public Schools for this county m. nav "
appointed trustees of free schools for the city dis.
ricts met at his Office, last night confer as 10 ths
organization OF the new school system. A full AMI
free conference took place betwes the sup.rintea
dent ard the trustees the result of which was the
unanimously expressed determination Of the after
to ea Poy colored teachers for colored Schools II
possible, and a preference for enc or fwo eraiei
schools tor each color in the city, rather than Sc pa
rate district schools.
WARRANTS SkRvED.-Deputy Sheriff Kerly. of
Fairfax county has served VARIANTS o: arrest uron
twenty eight citizens of Fails Church town shin
Fairfax county Tor lie Using 20 work upon the tel,,
grspt road. ia Mount Vernon tow nshp, of the s,me
county. The arrested parties cay they can not b.
con PEELED TO work roads out o: their own TOWNSHIP
LAND SALE.-Mesns. Beck, Knox Kerby, real
estate agents and auc ioneers have Id ls0 acres Of
lev in Prince Georges county, Md belonging 10
+: W. Rozier. and d ing about two miles from the
Alexandria Ferry Flip, to Henry A. Hungerford of
New York, for 8 80 per -
RoBRERY.-1he grocery store OF Mr. J. r. Snm-
mers at the canal locks, was burg ariousy sntere
last night and rebbed OF about nn-sy poun Il OF 10
bacco, seven or eight hundred Ciyars az oycrco.t n
dr. IS coat, vest containing three dollars and nar
OF boots.
PROPER o. SALE Beck. Knox A Rarby
real estate agents sold t. day the hoase and lot on
the nor Invest corner Of Prince a d Alfred SIZE, /.
the prorer Y OF the NJ ills heirs. u W. L.. Padyett
Tor cs.O.-taz'tts 0 Saturday CONNIE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24
GEORGETOWN.

MERCHANTS ExcHAxGE.-Five thousand bushels
without sales mp the closing gong
DRowNED.-The body of a colored woman AGED
about s. years, was found in the basin OF the canal
at hay coal docks. this nloraing about o'clock,
aud IL was recognized as that Of Nancy Oseton alias
Price, no has been Missing tnce 0niay night last
when she was seen leaving tall in progress in the
vicinity OF the market. she went of in company
with two coiored men, but marks of violence
could De dsSovered, and n Is upp0sed she fell in the
cana. while In state OF intoxica:ion The cor ner
las be- notified, and viii hold an inquest probably
this afternoon.
The CANAL 10 again in fun operation, and baats
are arriving as fast as the room in the canal viii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24
THE COURTS.
The KaI0rama Outrage-Appeal Of
One Of the ALLEGED Crimlnals.

COUBT In GENERAL TERM.-To day in the
Court In General Term the Of Charles Schenig,
convicted Of rsre inthe Criminal Court some 'front.' o
since ard sentenced II years imprisormeat m the
Albany pepitentiary, ceme mp appeal. All five of
the Judges were on the bench, accused bsiry repre-
sentsd by Mr.: q. Darlington ard the goyernIn snt
by Mr.. A. Il. Williams.
The statement presented to the court on the part
Of the appellants was that one David Allen 10 Janu
sry last became acquainted with Amelia Tenor, q
girl OF ~. employed in the Treasury that
on the 18th Of May they walk TO kalors ma woods.
snd being told there was no admission went around
the road towards Rock Creek. meeting on the way
party OF four men, who stared Amelia in the face.
ard she and Allen walked into the woods where they
seated themselves under q tree and played a game
With Q handkerchief, and Allen kissed Amelia.
The same party about this time appeared and some
stones were thrown, and Of the party approached
az took hold 81 her. She did not know this person.
but IL not Schenig. and the person, after asGs
where se liv. and receiving an answer, got Alen's
Rat, which had been knocked OF, and brought Il to
she took and laid upon the grass The person led her
some twenty OF thirty yards into the woods, where
summation Miss Tenor pickedsup Allen hat, put il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24
LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS. 60.

National TAeGier.-O. DOwd Byron in the ex
citing play, "The Corsic1n Brothers"
Wells Opsr1 HcHse.-Tbe Lngard Troupe in
81 Delicate Ground "Loan OF a Lover - am
the Lipgard appropriations.
AArkriter's Art Gallery, 4ss It'll street..
Barlow's Art Gallery, 81 Pa. avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24
CITY ITEMS.
ALASKA DIAMONDS,
French Jet Jewelry,
OToide Etruscan Jewelry,
Silvar plofoA Uoro

Vases, Chromos, Satchels,
Smoking Sets, Pipes, Knives,
Received this morning at Prigg's Dollar Store,
No. 45I Pennsylvania avenue, between Az and
The GREAT ENIGMA.
A thousand guesses have been made at the
ingredients Of So.0d0nt, the most wholesome and
pea iect dental purifier the world has ever seen.
They were all wrong, 80, by way of throwing a
little hight on the subject, It is now announced
that the liber, or inner bark Of the Quillava
Saponaria, the Soap Tree of the Valley Of the
Andes, Ii one OF the compOnents OF that peer
less dentrifce.
Spaldin9's Clue useful and true. co
SOMETHING RARE.
Sparkling California CatawbA Wine on
oraught at Miller's Restaurant, No. 42O It'll
street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall. 1O,17,6
~
VI EASY T1RNs-Those in want OF Sewing
Aecninoe We recommend to examine the Will
coz q Gibbs 1t 10 certainly the Perfection of
mechanism, and can be seen in operation on
inherent work at Baum's Hoopskirt and Corset
Factory, where they are sold or rented on libers
terms. 406 It'll street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

AkGE STOCK
FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS
NOW OPEN.
The LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE ASSORT-
UENT We have offered our customers.
DkEsS GOODS, consisting in part OF
Superior Black Silks, Irish Poplins, Empress
Cloths English Saline in Cloth Coors. Ssrges do.
Soleures. French Merinos. from Is cents up; Plaid
Popine. Delahes from lsZ to Is cents; the celebra
ted Buffalo and Beaver Brands Black Alpacss, 100
pieces Cloth Cassimeres and Cassinets, from 50
cents up; Water proof Cloths for Coaks and suits,
J%sa osi. s Sed01 KID GLOVES yo.e,b, KID
GLOVES 81, BENJAMIN MILLER,
se29-r 101 Bridge street, Georgetown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

pre,ches TO MORB0W NIGHT. Ali are " in =.
m" POTOMAC BOAT CLUB.'
: HE Officers and Members of POTOMAC BOAT
CLI b are requested 10 eterd = Sps cial Nesting
town y c. on MONDAY NEXT the aash Instant,
&C H0'A m john M. WATERS. Secretary.
JOHN Ii. sM0or,
large assortment Of FALL anu WINTER G Gp s5ss
somPEi.ins full line Of Ladies Dress Fabrics, 81
corded Epnglipgs and Reps, Empress Cloths, French
MerinOs; CURE nohairs, and Apacas OF all the best
aoGns Of 9 the hes. s9a S
ipe: CIo'hs Cassimeres and Tweeds; Courvoisier $,
STRIPED ard Plaid shawl.; Lace trim d d andker-
Waterproof and sacking Cloths a first rate assert.
ment Of lsdies and gentlemen Under Wear, Flan-
Shrns. sss, Irish rss..
and Spreads Brussels: Ingram. and rhree-ply Oar
are invited to call before making their purchsse,
as good bargains as oH e give
RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auctr: Georgetown.
IMPROVED PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN
- On wEpk AEEs bbsST nfSfHEEsoou. October
~ 26th at AZ O'Clock, will sell. in trout OF the
on the no % Third -
with depth Of ei'a feet. and improved by two Frame
Terms: One cash: balance in six and twelve
months, with interest secured by deed of trust on
Of The purchaser. go win be required when the
oca THOMAS BOWLING, Auctioneer.
RY THOMAS DewLING, Auct'r.: Georgetown
CHANCERY SALE.
By virtue Of decree OF tine SUPP eme Oour,
OF the >, District District Of Columbia, made in II, the
equity and dated July 8, lS70, will offer at auction
on THURSDAYS o'clock p. m, the Goth day OF
Brooks, deceased. situated on High street George
town consisting OF parts Of lots nos 81 So l2s and
lowe viz Beginning a. the end Of l4siz feet meas
ured southwardly from Second street, on the west
sde OF High street. and running thence north with
gles 10 High street GO 100 feet thence northwardly
at right angles to the last line 25s4 feet; thence
thence southwardly, at angle Of 6Ss degrees with
the fourth line - feet thence eastwardly, with the
81 thence with said line, southwardly II Is feet
TO the centre OF an alley, and thence ip q straight
The i'm improvements consist OF q brick dwelling AM
q large store, which can be converted into two A
nne garden attached ana the property is yalu able
Term of sale: One third of the purchase money r.
be paid in cash, and .he residue in two equal install
ments at SIX and twelve months, respectively. with
interest, to be secured by approved notes and re-
served lien. The terms Of sale must be complied
be resold at the rick and cost of the del autng
purchaser. Stamp and conveyaucing at the cost OF
WALTER s. cox, Trustee.
seToswts THOMAS BOWLING, Auct
H<THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED. ON
account Of the rain until WEDNESDAY, October
O Oeai tane hOur anu SaHeIrER COX rrus.es
kepabcapl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-EiI,or-,,
real estate brokers. have Did lot w =, la.
~, Tor william b. Todd, to william Pnm,
IbIey, for SEQ. uni-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

u. n. PRINCE viii offer AZ public auetion q
10 OF men and womers' wear, &c. SC 81 ~ .
LII Iehhsylyauia avenue, every marked
T. Thomson a,,.fo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

iHk MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB will inaupu.
Ptheir seeson tomorrow on the track a,
~ ev, snort dist snce Isom Baltimore and
10 DC Tour races each tav Ae
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

STOP IT.-Judging from the number CT slincs
In the hands Of juveniles, I" sling-iime is in.
ard already there have been some accidents
On Saturday young lady residing rear the
corner OF 18Th AID IL streets was struck in the
eye by Q stone thrown from a sling, and IL /
tlsssroyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

MAJOR De yERz BrER, recently Injured nv
an accident is better, and is now Conscious
though qrite weak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

TEE Trade and other will do well to attens
the auction sale Of NJ. II. Prince, which take.
Place 10 MORROW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24
GEORGETOWN ApvERfIsEEEsra,

%LOVEFEAST AT METHODIST PROT
~ EsTsNT CHURCH, Georsetown. TO
preseLes TO MoRRoM NIGHT. al All "a are ehE IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

ICE IHFATrRs.-Mr. U. DOId Byron and
the excellent st0ck company AT ere Maternal
VII appear this eyer'Pg in the "Corsic.n
Brothers" and "RobeTt Macsire''-a coed bin
Walls Opera house will be opepcd this eve
niug with the Lingsrd company, who viii an
] ar in the fine French comedy OF Delicate
GrCuDd, or Paris in 1885," ala o., in a farce and
Mr.. Lipgard in his specialities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

SALE OF DESIRABLE REsIpRNCR-Latimer
q Cleary will sell tomorrow. in front of the
premises, on Louisiana avenue, between 9Th
and 9TH streets, south side, . VARIABLE piece Of
improved property, in one Of the best locations
In the city. For description Of premises see
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

TEE "NEw CHCECP.'-The snnual meeting
OF the Maryland Association OF the New
thul CD, comprising delegates from the societies
IN fhe states OF Delaware. Msryland Virginia.
W. Virginia, and D's'-ict of Columbia " i'll be
held in this city on the 2Sth, 29th and Goth inst
attne pace OF worship Of the Washington Society
OF fhe New Jerusalem, on North Capitol street.
between II and e. streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

FIRE broke out last night in frame stable
oeiongipg TO John Calson, near the Virginia
avenue bridge over the canal. IL was extin-
tuished by the ghbors and Officers Leach
MELON without an alarm being made,
: y much damage was cone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

TONCORD AXLES AND SPRINGS,
" CAST STEEL BANDERSONS >,
TIRE and SPRING STEEL,
Bah IRON, BEST Refined J
~ ANGLE and T IRoH.
j. w. RENNEDY 4 co,
METALS AND BUILDERS' HARDWARE,
612 Pennsy lvania Avenue,
oc8lm Opposite Metropolitan Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

IHE MEETING to express sympathy with the
french republic, which was announced for this
evening, has been postponed until Wednesday
evening, In order TO obtain the use OF Lincoln
nail Tor the occasion. Eminent speakers are to
address the meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

ARRKsT OF EUReLAR.-The boarding house
OF Mrs Mary Evans, on sth street, between II
and streets, was entered by two burglars about
haf-past three O'Clock this morning. One Of
the m was captured by Oficer Roderick, Of the
n4.h precinct, and the other made his escape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS On m
~ STREET, II. w.
Ofe Of N SsreG IDproeeDlsnt Commif,ee,I
Mayors Or, Orr Hal,

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS on IN
Mayors Or; ON Hal,
Under authority conferred by the act .; Go6qre..
approves June q, $50, the owners Of property lying
York avenues. are hereby required to isy or cause
to be laid forthwith where the same ere not already
u ssd
.esS e & s g ..s ssS &. sub
named upon which house is now built, 1and noi
o or n Ss Of
The work must be done In each case within fifteen
e. il
and the cost thereof assessed against the
In ali cases the person. owning the property WILDE
the Deeesssry excavsfions il repsced in ~. ,ns
veil pnddled and rammsd, and the roadway Iest in
every respect e nm solid and smooth before the
a. he SSi.s. q these reeuirsmsn.. i. to guard
Ssvement when once laid and also ts seeure ra
and sble foundation therefor il is hoped taaI All
Soeed Improvement viii promptly and hear, ~, pro
operate in the immediate and thorough execution Of
n. g. EMERY, President.
8. H. kAUIFMANh, Secretary. IRep.l ocll.2~
John SAUL OFFERS AT HIS HoRTIOULTU.
y raj estsblishment an immense stock O.
P P..eh fsps ynss. e Apple
%rees Roses shrdss. &c BGLBous5 e FE5 ssia
Axe Re,. ag :, Of these
sTss :Gd Ps; sTics: @Ga:Is,s SaofoE s%Sr iuS
sa,tr s:,. nc soaT sASL Sa "a ST. opposite
No agents whsteser employed.' ~ oc,, .,s,.
TABLH KNIVES AND FORKS.
rrI HsEgSkf Er.. s From a.. cent: TX
en3H loo6PWpUiyonh ayea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24
BOOKS, STATIONERY. Etc.

NEW BOOKS.
The story Of workingmans Life by Franoi,
MEson.
A storehouse Of Stories. G NJ Yaurre
Fronde History q Ia gland. Complete.
New - Lydia q llirsirs- ions. Foster
Preparation snc Delivery az sermons. Broaius.
Heroes Of Hebrew History. Wherefore
Lives ana Deeds worth knosing. Abont
saving knowledge. DR. suihrie anl Biack.
wM BaLLANTYNE.
ocs sea IN street. iutellisencer Bui'diae.
NEW BOOKS AND ALL THE MAG.
IN AzlNES FOR OCTOBER.
sHILLuNsT1SSsHs:1ss - R,,s,oKsrowE
The p Ihrss Brothers; Novel by Mrs oiiShsni
Silvia: Novel By Julia Ksrsnarh. Price rse.
The Mystery Of Edwin prood. BY Charles Dickens.
Tn. Genial Snowman. being "Reminiscences Of the
Life Of Artemus Ward Price sc.
The Recollecticns 90 Eson. BY ~ Etonisn. with
Man and Wtfs By wilis Collins. Price 81.
Veronica: A Novel. By the author OF mabel . Pro-
Pe.Tonei. BY Floreno. Nsrrystt Pric. &c.
stern Necessity: A Novel. By r. W Rc6insoS.
True 70 Herself. BY the author Of For Her sake.
Gwepdolints Harvest: A Novel. BY the author o
Que Of the Family Price soc
The United stste- Internal keseuue ana TarfaI.w
complied BY Horsce y. Dresser Price sar
cam.rs: Love story. BY Octave Feuine
The Modern Thinker: An Organ for the Mo.,. A
ysnced speculatlons I'm Philosophy. Science.
r soei.l,Ssy and =, he Rsis.rn f5,es %
BOOK line, Tor sale al
sHILLINaToNs BOOKSTORE.
els Corner Al street aud Pean. sssuue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
REPORT OF GENERAL MICHLER.

Grand National Park-Public Squares
and Observation-Disclosures and Ave-
nues-Potomac Water Works-Wash-
lngton Canal-Proposed New Depart
ment Buildings, &C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

SEE ADVERTISEMENT vi carriage wanted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

AT REGULAR MEETING Of the Board of
Maragers OF the Wsshin, ION Hebrew congrega-
Ion re 0ClCtion OF thanks wa voted 10 the
ladies OF the committee who collected the funds
there or rom the lady members of the conyre-
cation ~ supplied the Synagogue with ahand.
> me Chs"deler, which proves 80 great an ac-
puKIton- The names Of the committee were
Mrs. l. /. Blout, Mrs. II. Adler and Mrs VI. III.
Prince.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24
STOVES. FURNACES. &c.

~ q q st
~ COOK STOVE
Has the largest OvkN Of any stove made 10 ar 'cs
in operation. IL easily managed, and the fire -
at al times perfectly under control. Guar
anteed in all repects perior TO any ssove D.
the market. II. L. GREGORY,
oc21 Nv 634 Pennsylvania aveni q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

ACCIDENTALLY DRowNED-Acting Coroner
TODD, on Saturday sfteI noon, held an inquest
On the body OF the drowned nan found pear
Ith-strcet wharf, as mentioned in SATURDAYS
STAR, and the jury returned a verdict that the
decoas ed name Unknown) came TO his death
by accidental drowning. After the verdict of
the jury bad been returned the body was reco--
nized as that of Mr.. Richard BalleDger, q huck-
t'er OF this city, who resided on l. street. be-
tween ~ and 9th streets. He left the city on
the morning of the 18th instant on the mail
boat for Glymont, and is supposed to have
fallen on the boat just before che landed on
heI up UP; The body was taken in charge by
Liberty Lodge, No. C, K OF p, of which he was
a member, and was inferred yesterday at the
CoDgre: sional Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

IHk GERMAN LADIES FAIR closed on Sat
ni day night,when prizes were awarded of wi TX
AZ GibbS sewing machine 10 Charles Ebel Amer
Iean but.o on hOle machine ID =. NJ. Lake, of me
fost Ohce Department; and a silver card
basket 10 Secretlry Boutwell,. The silver COB
lei prS-snted by Simon Well. ESD, 70 the Asso-
GA on receiving the Target number OF woes
"ss won by the " shin q on Schuetzen Vereiu
tire number cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-10-24

M" POTOMAC BOAT CLUB"
4 ne Ofncers and Members Of " POTOMAC BOAT
CLt b are requested 10 terd q SD, cial Meeting
o the Club, to be held al ne Union Ao.el. ieorge-
Town, u o.. on MONDAY NEXT, the cath instant,
&C 2 q JOHN M. WATERS, Secretary.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-08-18

IHE LITTLE KINGDOM THAT NAPOLEON
HUNGERs FoE.-The kingdom of Bel
gium contains little more than II, 900
square miles. upon each of which dwell
an average of 433 persons, making it the
most densely populated country in MI
Europe. It's army numbers about II, 900
men, and balf-n.dozen vessels comprise
its navy. The prevailing religion is the
Roman Catholic, and the French Ian
guage is generally spoken. After long
subiection to Spain and Austria, and q
forced subsection to France under the
first Napoleon, Belgium was united to
Holland in 1915. The connection was
very unpleasant, however. and in 1880
the Bclgians rcvoltcd. Three years later
their independence was guaranteed, and
king furnished them in the person of
LcopulA, OF Saxe-Coburg, tho bereavcd
husband Of the Princess Charlotte, of
England. He was a sagacious monarch,
and. though Protestant, was popular
among his Catholic subjects. lie mar
ricd daughter OF Louis PHILIPPE, OF
France, and died abost five years ago,
leaving his eldest son King in his stead.
His daughter is the unhappy widow OF
Maximilian, of Austria, Napolcons pup
pet in the invasion Of Mexico. The late
King Leopold was the favorite uncle Of
Queen Victoria, and hence family SYM
pnthies combine with political necessi-
ties in making Great Britain exceedingly
solicitous for the welfare of Belgium.
Should Napoleon pouncc Oh the king
dom, either he or Prussia would swallow
up Holland, and the freedom of England
in tho Northern seas be seriously mon
aced. If France is dcsirous Of n second
Waterloo, she can seek it in no place
more acceptable to her opponents than
on the soil where the first was fought