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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-30

An exchange gives the following as the
latest fashions When shoes are very
much worn, they require soleing and
heeling. Ladies are partial to beaux
about their necks. Long trains Of ad-
mirers are considered desirable. Sum
mer flirtations are sloped off and cut
short; sacks are consequently very com
mon. Opera singers are much puffed
and neatly trimmed by critics. Bad
habits should be cut loose. Illusions are
frequent at evening parties. Window
sashes are trimmed with listings. Bands
are much used in professions. Drabs
are said to be very lady-like this fall
Full dress is the style for the opera, and
undress for the ballet. In consequence
of the visit of Prince Alexis, Roos hin'
will be very fashionable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-30

f
. o o address.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-30
FOR SALE.
Lots For Sale in Ida City,
ON
Long Island, New York.

IDA CITY rs SITUATED ON LONG IS
L land, IS miles from New York city, the
Long Island railroad running centrally
through Ida City. Lots there are hereby Of
fered for sale on the following terms; Fifty
dollars each, on a credit of ten years, paya-
BILE in ten annual instalments--say s. 90 per
year on each lot. The parties owning the
above property propose TO sell TO the Southern
people one-half Of the lots, cay 1000, on the
above terms, without interest. The East
River Bridge is now In process Of construc-
ton, connecting Manhattan Island. upon
which New York is situated, with Long Is
land.
This is a good opportunity for any person Of
this section Of country 10 invest small sums
in the purchase of these lots. Terms are
easy, and within the reach Of all. Property
on Long Island will rapidly increase in value
as soon as East River Bridge is completed.
Map Of the City of Ida can be seen, and
full information given, upon application being
made TO HY. FONrAINE,
Corresponding Secretary,
No. - Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-30
POINTS OF EXCELLENCE.
GROVER N BAKERS

the
HEhest running Shuttle Machines yet made
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-24
Philadelphla Trade Report.

WEDNESDAY, May 24.--Bark is quoted at $50 per
ton for No. Quercitron, with sales of so hhds.
Tanners Bark is coming forward quite freely, and
notice sales at sl69l7 per cord for Chestnut Oak
and s20@21 for Spanish Oak.
Seeds.-CloveTseed is dull and sells In a small way
at s16c. per ID. Timothy is nominal. Flaxseed sells
to the crushers at S2'2O.
The Flour market is steady, with a fair demand
from the home consumers, but shippers are not
operating to any extent About 1900 barrels
changed hands, including superfne at s525955O;
extras at S570Va6; Iowa and Wisconsin extra family
at S6756S7; Minnesota do do. at s7C9725; Pennsyl-
vania do. do. at s6'25@6T6; Indiana and Ohio do
do at $T@7'5O; and fancy brands at s7'75@9 Rye
Flour has advanced, and we notice sales at SEQ
612K. In Corn Meal nothing doing.
There is very firm feeling in the Wheal Market,
and for prime lots, which are In small supply,
steady demand prevails at full prices. Sales OF 1000
bushels Ohio and Indiana red at 81 '649s1'65; 400
bushels choice No. spring at 81 g. and 1000 bushels
Indiana amber at s11091'71. Rye may be quoted
at sl@l'10 for Western and Pennsylvania and 81 for
Southern. Corn is less active at the recent decline
Sales Of yellow at 76c. and Western mixed at 74c
Oats are unchanged. 1000 bushels Pennsylvania
and Western sold at 67@6Sc. for white 65a66c for
mixed and 69H@ CSC. for black.
Whisky is firm at 946@95c. for Western ron-
bound.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-24
IMPRISONMENT A FARCE.

How Prisoners Employ Themselves i'm
Cincinnati-ImprisOn I'm a Pick
wiclSian Sense.
The Cincinnati Times OF Monday has this enter
tanning narrative:-
Yesterday afternoon United States Deputy Mar
shal M. c. Pickering observed a man approaching
him on the street, shading his face with his hand,
as II to avoid being recognized The appearance Of
the man reminded HIM OF a prisoner he had only a
few weeks before taken to the County Jail on a six
months sentence, and he thought he would follow
followed and soon found that the object OF his pur-
suit was attempting TO elude him.
A brisk chase succeeded, ending IN the capture OF
the pursued, and his Identification as Andrew Weis-
senbreckef a man convicted OF counterfeiting some
thee or four weeks since, and sentenced DV the
court 10 SIX months imprisonment In the County
Jail at hard labor.
Ohleer Pickering escorted his prisoner to the iail
where he received with evident surprise by the
jailer, who said he knew nothing OF Weissenbreck-
eIs being absent. 1t was admitted that he had
"the run Of the Jail" that it was not kept locked up
but the jaier and turnkeys all protested vigorously
that they had not let him pass outside.
This morning, In the United States Court, District
Attorney Bateman called the attention OF the Court
TO this circumstance remarking that IL had not been
an unfrequent occurrence for prisoners convicted
before the United States Court and sentenced by II
streets In support or HIS statement he called fog
the testimony OF Deputy Marshal Pickering and
Colonel Downs, Chief OF the United States Secret
Service.
Mr. Pickering testified 10 the narrative as we have
given II, and In addition TO the fact that Welssen
since his nominal incarceration. He also said thai
Mrs Roberts, the aged female counterfeiCer and
mother-in-law Of Bill Mills, was yesterday seen OIL
the street going home.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-24
FROM WASHINGTON.
by ASSOCIATED PRESS. |

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Exclusively 10 The Eoening Telegraph.
Nominations Confirmed.
WASHINGTON, May 24--The Senate has confirmed
the nomination OF James II. Partridge, OF Maryland
to be Minister Penipotentary and Envoy Extraordi-
nary to Brazil.
Health of Mr. CoIfax.
Vice. President Cefax is stronger but suffered
last night with severe headache, which prevented
his sleeping well as upon the previous night. His
condition IS good and symptoms favorable, but the
physician insists upon absolute quiet. MIS- ColfaX
is not here, because Mr. COlfax telegraphed her on
the evening or his attack not to come she is still
nursing her child and Mr. ColfaX could not consent
that either OF them should take the risk of long
and needless Journey as he is receiving every poss
bic attention. All his friends have called, and been
most kind in offers OF attention.
GOvernment Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, WASHINGTON, May 24-lO5O A. M-Synop-
sis for the past twentY-fOur hours: The weather
has remained unchanged on the Pacific coast aud
the barometer has very generally risen east OF the
M ssissippt. The low pressure which existed on
Tuesday morning IN Dakota Territory has extended
noItheastward with brisk winds from the southeast
and east, and light rains during the night on Lake
Superior. The highest pressure is now central from
Lake Erie TO Delaware Bay, Fresh northeast winds
have continued in the Eastern States South aud
southeast winds are row reported from Georgia to
Lake Erie and eastward. The weather is very
generally clear or partially cloudy.
PrObdbiiitieS-Peasant weather, win probably con-
tinue on the Atlantic coast no serious disturbances
are apprehended for the lakes and the gulf.
Young Mems Christian Association Inter-
national Convention.
The International Convention OF the Young Mems
Christian Association commenced this morning at
Lincoln Hall, which was handsomely decorated,
there being prOfuse display OF OWers on the stage
Nearly II rot all the States were represented, to-
gether with the British Provinces.
There was also large attendance of spectators,
the hall being crowded to ITS utmost capacity OF ac
cOmmodatiOn.
John 5. Mclean called the convention to order,
and delivered an address, In which he congratulated
his friends on the favorable auspices under which
they had assembled, aud spOte OF the increasing
membership and usefulness or their organic alton.
There was, too better feeling than heretofore he
tween the United Stairs aud Great Britain.
In this connection he alluded to the pending treaty
as measure OF peace, which IL WAS hoped would be
ratified in order TO remove ali causes OF misunder-
standing between the two countries and bind them
closer ia friendship
Prayer was offered, when the requisite committees
were appointed preliminary TO the transaction OF
business.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-24
The Penna. Democratic Convention
Health Of ViCe-President COIfay.
FROM EUROPE.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS. |


Exclusively TO The Epsni,,g Telegraph
The Provisioning of Paris.
LONDON, May 4.--The Daily Neaos special
despatch from Versailles says the terminus of
the Strasbourg Railway was carried yes
terday. NJ. Theirs is indefatigable in the
direction of operations looking to the supply
of Paris with provisions.
The TeIegraph's special says
Foreign Powers
have ordered their representatives in Paris not
to protect insurgents. 1t is said
Minister Washburne
did not act in concert with the other diplomats
Billioray, Communist Minister of War, was
killed in yesterdays battle.
Barricades still Holding Out.
OUTSIDE OF PARIS, May 24-Morning
barricades in the Place Vendome and Place de
la Concorde have not yet been carried, and the
barricades at Beleville still hold out against the
Government troops.
VERSAILLES, May "a.
The Insurgents are Discouraged
by the success of the Versaillists. The losses of
the latter yesterday were heavy. Strong hopes
are entertained that the
Finishing Blow
will be given the Communists to-day.
Burning OF the Louvre and TuiIeries.
VERSAILLES, May 24-Morning. ng.-The Louvre
and Tuieries are burning. They are said to
have been ignited by the Federals with
petroleum.
General DOmbrowski
was wounded, and has been captured and i'm
prisoned at st. Denis.
The Government troops yesterday dislodged
the Federals from the Foubourg ST. German
and elsewhere, and are to-day continuing
Their Victorious March.
1t is thought the Federals will attempt to
escape towards Bellevlle and Pantin.
Crowds of repulsive-looking men, destitute OF
uniforms and in rags, have been taken prisoners.
The Census of London.
LONDON, May 24.-The official result of the
census in London just taken shows the total
population slightly rising three and quarter
millions.
Horrible Scenes in Paris-Palaces Fired by
Rebels.
VERSAILLES, May 24.-The insurgents have
fired the palaces of the Legion of Honor and
Council of State on the southern side of the
Seine and opposite the gardens of the Tuile.
ries. Other palaces are also burning.
The Versai1lists have Advanced
their left wing to Bellville Centre, to the Palace
of the Louvre and the Halle Centrale, and theil
right to the Observatory.
The Fumes and Smoke of Petroleum
pervade the city.
This Mornings Quotations.
LONDON, May 24-11'3O A. M.-The Stock Ex
| change is closed to-day.
LTERPooL, May 2E1OsO A. Motion activ,
| and 1rmer; uplands, 7H@7Sd.; Orleans, TAd
Sales to-day estimated at $4,000 bales.
| This Afternoons Quotations.
| LONDON, May A-1 p. M.-Street quotations: ~
| S. 5.2Os OF 1866, 901S 1O-4Os, s9A.
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FINANCE AND COMllERoR
EvESINe TELEsRArH oylloEl

There is a general lack of spirit in aaancial
circles, and even the speculative demand shows
a decided falling off. Currency is drug, aud
can be obtained by good borrowers almost aL
their own terms. 495 per cent. Is the range for
money subject to call with Government and
good stock collateral securities. There is very
little paper Offering, and there is some cOmpe-
tition among lenders for its possession. Three
and four months paper is easy TO place at per
cent.
Gold is dull, steady, and weak, with sales
ranging from 1l1S@1l115, closing at the lower
figure.
Government bonds are quiet and steady,
prices remaining at last nights figures.
The stock market was moderately active, aud
prices were stronger. Sales of City 6s at 10S
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-24
FROM THE LSTHMUyS
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS. |

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Exclusively to The EUening Telegraph.
Exciting News-A Battle Imminent-The
MOntijO Case.
PANAMA, May Is, via Kingston, Jamaica, May
22.-The revolutionists are within the walls of
Panama. The American Consul declares the
seizure of the American steamer MONTH piracy,
and requests the captain of the British war-ship
Chameleon TO recapture her. There is great
excitement in Panama and business is at q
stand-still. A battle is expected tomorrow.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-24
New York Money aud stock MarI.et.

NEW YoRK, May "a STOCKS heavy Money
per cent Gold, l1O%. b-2Os. 1862. cp., MY;
40. 1864. cp., MY; 40. 1865, ep., my; 40. 1850
iO9E Virginia ss, new, 49, Missouri ss. 9s& Can,
ton Co., ssH; Cumberland preferred s9; N. Y. Cen
tIal and Hudson River 99H; Erle 29a Reading
l24 Michigan Southern, 1l8%; Illinois Central
1915 Cleveland and Pitts0urg, 1925; Chicago aud
s9Ai Western Union Telegraph, 69H.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-24
Chicago Flour and wheat Market.

SpectdI DsopuLcA % Ihe bUeIlilW IeIegTupA
CHICAGO, May 1850 A.M.-Wheat market firm !;
for No. 2 81 26A, seller May or June. Corn firm ana
active at o2h@62A cash, and seller May or June:
5336a54, seller July.
Receipts Shtp'ts. Receipts. Ship'ts
Flour, bbls. 1000 5000 oats, bus. As 900 5000
Wheat, bus. 5000 $1,000 Rye, bus .... 5000 none
Corn, bus. .2ss,OOO 1880 Barley. bus. 1000 none
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FROM J.AM.AIC.A.
IBY ASSOCIATED PRESS. |

bI AooOOlAIED ThhoSs
Exclusively 10 The EpeninS TslearGpA
The Agricultural Commission.
KINGSTON, jamaica May % The steamer
Henry Uhauncey has arrived, and sails for Aspin-
wall this afternoon. She brings DR.. Keenes
and the Washington Agricultural Commissioners
to Ecuador.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-24
Lehigh Gold Loan changed

for the new bonds, Lehigh Gold Loan changed
hands at 931S.
Reading Railroad was quiet but strong selling
at 57E. Sales of Pennsylvania at 6l%@62;
allotments at 614@615k Camden and Amboy
at130A @13O15; Lehigh Valley at 6216; Northern
Central at 4lG)4l1s; and OIL Creek and Alle-
kheny at 51Is. b. o.
In Canal stocks we're some sales of Lehigh at
SO, 6. o. 0361s, b. o.
The balance of the list was firm, but little
doing.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES
Reported by De Haven q Bro, No. 20 s. Third street.
FIRST BOARD.
s4400 City 6s, New. 109 100 sh Leh r.. 62x
$1,000 m es,'s "a sh Penna r.: 60
$1,000 Union Pas bds 92K 70 do........ 61H
5000 5000 Hunt aP Top az sas szs O ao.:. SiT SiS
s2 : DO; isSE 800 sh o a a r..
100 do; .beo ss}G 100 do; bsO. 5lx
geo do......b5 4lHl
MEssRs. DE HAVEN & BROTHER, No. 40 s. Third
street, Philadelphia, report the following quotations.
%. g. g. OF 1881, ll715@1lI6; DO 1862. ll2S@111x
do 1884, ll1.s@lllss; do. 1850, l1lH@nlx do 1865,
new, 1l3N@11s%; do. 1861 do. 1l3s@113&; do. 1858,
per cent Currency, il5H&115&; Gold, 111A@
111Ni Silver, 107H@1O9k; Union Pacific Railroad
1st Mort Bonds, 99]S@99x; Central Pacific Rail-
s5H@s63<.
MEssRs. WILLIAM PAINTER & Co., NO SO 8. Third
street, report the following quotations ~. s. 6s of
1881, I7k@1l7'i; b2Os OF 1854 Ill X@lllx; do 1854.
113x@1134; do, July, 1861, ll3xA1lS%; do. july.
1883, l13As1l91s l0.40s, 109%9109A. u. 8. Pacific
r. r. Currency S. ll5%@115A. Gold, 111H@nlx x.
NARR LADNER, Brokers' report this morning
gold quotations fOllOWs:-
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-24
FROM HAITI.
Icy ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Exclusively 10 The Eyenfng telegraph.
Finances, the New Ministry, Etc.
PORT AU PRINCE, May 1.-THE financial con-
ditiOn of Hayi is highly unsatisfactory. The
new Ministry is likely 70 repudiate the debts of
their predecessors.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-24
MIIyvnukee Markets,

MILWAUKEE,, May 24-91b A. M.-Wheat unsettled
No 1872; No. q sl'26. Received lee, 900 bushels
Freights by sail &C.; by steams II &c.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-24

- : CLEARED THIS MORNING..
Steamer Vulcan, Wilcox, New York, W. NJ. Baird
IL Co. '..
Steamer d. Utley, Davis New York, do
Steamer James S. Green, Carr, Richmond and Nor
folk, w. p. Clyde Co. I'
str Bristol, Wallace, New York, w. p. Clyde & Co
Schr General Grant, Frame, Norwalk, John Rom
mel, Jr. x Bro.
Schr Surge. Warwick New London, do
Schr j. s. Weldon, Crowell, Providence, do
Schr Gale, Shropshire do. do
Schr W. Wilson, jenkins, Salem, Sinnickson Co.
Schr Lydia, Bacon, do. do
Schr Wm Bement, Virgins, Boston, do
Schr q. r. Murney, Murney. Bridgeport, do
Schr ElwoOd Doran, Jarvis, Boston.
Schr G. Loeser, Davis do.
Schr w. Walton. Sharpe, Charlestown.
Tug Joe johnson, Ingraham Baltimore, with tow
OF barges. W. p. Clyde Co.
Tug @. b. Hutchins, Muford Baltimore, with tow
OF barges, w. p. Clyde Co. Iur
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELErGENCE.

PORT OF PHILADELPHIA. HIA.............MAY "a
STATE OF THBRMoMETBR AT THE EVENING TELEGRAPH
OFFICE.
8 A M.........e7 II A. M.......74 p. M...-..7s
SUN RIsEs.......... 4'3s MOON SETS. ..... ll.46
SUN SETs............ 715 HIGH WATER........ $40
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CLEARED THIS MORNING.

LONDON, May a. = Steamship France, from New
York. touched at Queenstown to-day.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-24
ARRIYED THIS MORNING.

Steamship wyoming, Witbank, " hours from Sa-
Southern Mail Steamship Co. -
Steamship Empire, Hinckley, 76 hours I'm Charles
ton with mdse 10 w. p. Clyde Co.
steamer Bristol, Wallace, "a hours from New York.
with mdse TO w. p. Clyde Il Co. t.f
Steamer A. e. stimsers, Davis, "a hours from New
York, with mdse. to w. p. Clyde Co.
Bark Josie Mildred, GEM, IL days from Boston,
schr Emma Green, Collins, 10 days from Havana.
with moasses to Duncan Poey-vessel to Warren
Gregg. tl4
River, Md, with lumber TO John L. Redner.
Schr Julius Wesb, Bremen, from Wilmington,
Sehr Ridley. Armstrong, from Potomac River
schr Mediator, McLane, from Newport, R. l.,
Schr Mary Anna, Adams from Bridgeport. Conn.
Schr Rachel Xanneman Brown, from Boston.
Schr George Nevlnger, Smith, do
Tugs homas Jefferson, Allen; Fairy Queen, VIII
son and Chesapeake, Merrihew, from Baltimore
with tows OF barges TO W. P. Clyde Co.
MEMORANDA.
Steamer Tonawaada, Barrett, hence, al Savannah
7 r. NJ. yesterday. r.r
Correspondence Of The Euening telegraph.
EASTON & McMAHoN'S BULLETIN
NEW YORK OFFICE, May 2S. = The following
barges leave in tow to night for Blltlmore iight:-o
Ellen, Hope, Houghton, ereenman, Minis. Bless
ing N. w. Finch, and Mary Shaw.
Moonlight Rover, with sand for Philadelphia.
H. w; King, with IRON for Philadelphia, and iron
BALTlMoRE BRANCH OFFICE, May Qs.-The follow
ing barges left in tow at noon to-day, eastward ::
Somerset, Anna Hannigan, O. f. Brown, Hudson,
Fanny and FoOte. all with coal, for New YORK.
PHILADELPHIA BRANCH OFFICE May a. Weather.
-Wnd:-May 23. very unsteady; I. Al, W.,
little N Z p NJ, due NJ; May "a, A. NJ, on Della
ware avenue light air from N. e.. taen at Z A. M,
~, little easterly. The smoke OF North Camden
hanging low, humid upper strata atmosphere heavy;
report fTom the bay and river Delaware. after mid
night, thick, not quite fog Barometrical;-May
2s the barometer vacillating; sometimes slow then
accelerated, sll however tending 70 rise from 30
lsO 10 so l7sO NJ midngat May ~, A. NJ. 80 1880;
$50 A. M., 80 2I.s0. L. s. @.
Sq,o,al Dispatch TO The BOsIiisg Tslegrd0h
HAVRE-BK-GRAcE. Mas "a. = The following boats
"a d. Tinsman, with lumber 20 ]. p Woolyerton.
william Maekey, with lumber to Taylor Belts.
John p. Haas, with lumber, for Camden, N. j.
E X Postethwaite, with lumber, for Gloucester.
Martha McConkey, with graiR for Wilmington.
Kerr Cook & Co., with coal 10 N. G.. Barriss.
Doctor White. with coal, for New York.
Hiram Reed, light, for Chesapeake City. J. u.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1871-11-09
Profits Of Orange Culture.

A grove or orchard Of Seeding trees, fifteen
wears old, should average 800 to 1000 or
anges 20 each tree, and these will sell readily
at one aud half to two cents each, purchaser
paying for picking and packing. This, in a
grove of one hundred trees, would give from
twenty two and half to forty dollars per tree
per annum, or 81 $50 to 81 600 per acre-l00
trees per acre. The orange tree, If properly
cared for, will continue to grow and bear ad
minimum. | have seen trees, said to have been
one hundred years old, that yielded annually
from Z, 900 to 10000 marketable oranges. Can
the same space of ground planted in any other
article be made to give a greater return IN
money value for the same outlay OF capital
and labor2
"Take piece of wild land say its original
cost is ten dollars per acre to put it In proper
condition for successfully growing the orange,
say will cost rubbing, ditching, blowing,
and fencing) 500 per acre say original cost
of one hundred trees and putting them out one
dollar per acre, on one acre 500, thus maxim z
put out in budded trees will give something 10
market the third year if in seedlings, about
the fifth year. During which time the same
land can be advantageously cultivated in corn,
peas, potatoes, aid all kinds of melons and
garden vegetables for family use. The labor
necessary to cultivate these articles can give
the orange trees all the attention they Will
require and at the end Of ten years there will
be an income of 81, 900 to 81 200 per acre, as
secure as the best bank or railroad stock IN
the country.-E. l.. Dancy, IN the South
Land
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rotary at his post. The President pleaded the
case OF Col. Scott, and not only requested that
leave OF absence should be given him, but that
steamer should be sent down the river
expressly to bring up the body Of the wife.
4" Humanity" Mr.. Stanton" said the good
President his homely face TRANSPORTED with the
glow of earnest, tender feeling. humanity
should override considerations of policy, and
even military necessity, in matters ike this.
The Secretary was touched. aud he said
something of his regret at not having felt HIM
self at liberty to grant Col. SCOTS request in
the first place.
"No, no, Mr.. Stanton" said the President,
"you did right in adhering to your own rule
You are the right mau for this place. IL We had
such soft-hearted old fool as | here the
would be no rules or regulations that the army
of the country could depend upon. But this is
a peculiar case. Only think Of that poor
| woman ~
Of course the impossible" was accom-
plished. To the surprise Of the Colonel the
President insisted on driving him to the navy
yard to see that the Secretary's orders were
carried out immediately, seeming to have q
nervous fear that some obstacle might be thrown
! in the way of the pious expedition. lie waited
at the landing until all was ready, then charged
the officers OF the steamer to give every assist
ance and attention to his friend, Col. Scott y
With him he shook hands warmly at parting
saying. God bless you my dear fellow; hope
you will have no more trouble in this sac
affair-and, Colonel, try and forget las
night"
Away up in the New Hampshire churchyard
there Is certain grave carefully watched anC
tended by faithful love. But every April time
the violets on that mound speak not alone o
the womanly sweetness and devotion of be-
who sleeps below-they are tender and tearru
with the memory of the murdered President.