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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-04-12

more sagacious manner.C hdmber's Jour
nal
THE brutal, cowardly insurgents in Paris
deserve severe punishment at the hands of
the Versailles aforementioned of them,
at least, as are leaders and original con-
spirators--for they have been the means
of bringing upon their unfortunate people
additional miseries and the disgrace of
cowardly acts. Some weeks ago we gave
u brief telegraphic account of the shooting
of Generals Thomas and lie Compile. From
the following it will be seen how their
cowardly murderers took the lives of the
brave Generals: '.
from Figaro
Having heard that one of his former aides
de-camp had been seized by the insurgents
Gen. Clement Thomas determined to look after
him, and with that object reached the Place
Pigalle about five o'clock. He was in plain
clothes. One of the insurgents having rccog-
nized him by his full white beard, went up to
him and said, Are you not General Clement
Thomas p mo" was the first reply. Il do
not think am mistaken, said the !nsurgent,
though you are easily recognized by your
beard" well, suppose it is IT, replied the
General firmly, what then2 Have l not al !
a traitor" said the nsurgcnt soizing the old |
man by the collar. Others came to his aid and
they dragged the General toward the Rue DIES |
Rosters, where the Central Republican Com
nlttee oil MOntmartfe nelu It's slttlnBs. Inc 1
fate of the unfortunate Clement Thomas was |
decided ofihand, At six o clook body of Ma |
tonal Guards charged with his execution, |
led him into the Garden. In that try |
ing moment the OLD General evinced |
the most heroic composurc. lie |
stood upright, facing his eXecutioners and |
holding bis hat in his hand Instead of firing /
upon him by platoon volley, as is the military
custom, his eXecutioners fred upon him one at-
ter another. As each ball struck the body of /
the victiR became convulsiyely agitated, bat |
still remained firm in its place as q statue. At
ter the fourteenth shot the General was still |
erect, looking fxsdly at his eXecuhoners, and [
yet holding his hat. AZ last the fifteenth ball I
struck him beneath the right eye and brought
him to the ground
General Iecompte was brought to the same
spot soon afterward. He was very pale kept /
his hands half folded upon his chest, and NUT
tered q few words of protest. The firing party /
in his case was composed of soldiers belonging
to the SSth regiment of the line. 1T IS thy [
turn they cried thou gavest the order To |
fire upon the people, An instant later and |
General Lecompte had fallen dead. A licuten-
ant OF the 2j9th battalion present at these mas
sacres could not refrain from exclaiming. ITO |
shoot them without hearing them Ii is too |
hOrrible - 70. |
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-04-12

VIII dispose OF One Hundred PIANOS, MELoDEoNg and
ORGANS, Of six first class makers, including Waters
at extremely prices for CASH. during this month
or will take part cash and the balance in monthly or
ans
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

BRIrisH CONSUL FOR BosToN.-About eighteen
months since, says the Boston frareiler, the Mar.
gus Lpnsada British Consul at this port Died, and
since then, until few months since, the duties OF
the Office have been discharged 10y the Vice Consul,
MI Granham, who has had many years experience
IN the commerce OF the port and II much respected
Oy all VINO have had business with him. Recently
Charles Alan Henderson received the appointment
as Consui To succeed NJ. Lousada, and is now at bis
;nstor IN charge OF the archives OF Her Britannia
mHes.y Legation In Portugal, was Private Secre
,".y 10 henry southern, Envoy EXTRAORDINARY TO the
SS,iSehtln1 Con federation and Brazilian empire from
aSso 10 1893, and to Mr.. now Srl Henry Howard
nulu 1905 10 1854, after which Mr.. Henderson was
aepo,nted consul to the republic OF Paraguay. sub
sad sdne,y ne was transferred TO Panama in 1860, 10
aao III is9S ann TO his present position 1870 1t
VIII oe seen by this record that ne has served long
hmse'f as ned highly important Offices with credit to
an, tn -, l"e TACT that he has been appointed Con.
b,s rnva.ne snuws .ne estimation IN which he Is held by
sul so nn, , Mr. Grantham continues Vice Con.
organization 10 Nv" 0onpie'e III us
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
PROPOSALS
RIO CONTRACTORS FOR LAYING WATER MAINS.

WAsutSGroS, ID. c. August 30, 1871.
Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until
2o'clock on the 10th Gay Of September ISL at the Light
house Board, Treasury Department. Tor the laying In the
District of Columbia Of 900c0 Of pounds OF oSnch csss
iron Water Pipes. Stop Cocks and Special Castings
The entire work divided Into four divisions and propo.
sails will be received tor the whole or less lumber Oh
divisions. 80. -.
Each bidder before making his bid must deposit A. tne
First National Bank Washington, 10 the cre' 0 .ne GOV
District Columbia the OF Siv as soc'-
ry that he will into and complete he eonn VII
ing the specifications The money so ueposeu wiz -
returned to The unsuccessful bidders when the contract
awarded the contractor when ne compees "s co"
The contractor will he required forfeit 81 day for delay
In the ayng each pipe specA casting anu stop cocA
hey ond The tune required In the contract.
,or sy nY pipes will be received except In the
,.s ,bea With circulars specincatons and form
~ con,rar, and any further information, can be had
,,,e.iion I'm uer sou or By letter TO -
Pnea'o" J" p'' GEORGE II. ELLIOT,
Major OF Engineers, United States Army,
Chief Engineer Washington Aquednc.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
The RELY Homicide.

Ellen Rely. who is now In the Raymond street
III, charged with the murder OF John Rely, her
lsband, whom she stabbed on Thursday night last,
their residence, 80 Atlantic street. states that de-
BASED was improperly treated ana badly cared for
v the physicians at the Long Island College Hos
tai, where died on Saturday afternoon The
OF Rely was not taken 10y the Coroner,
wing 10 the neglect or the HOSPITAL authorities TO
Dtiiy that Official until the patient mad become un.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
y IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

the making that broadway between inty-secOnd
second street ana Foysevenh street. of greater width
'Iah iO0 iee'' IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK.
We, the under signed Commissioners of Estimate and AS
sessnent in the aboveentte matter hereby give n!ice to
and lots and improved unmpoved lands affected thereby
Fmst-Tnat bave completed estimate and assess
men awards and vainaon aud that all persons interested
and i"siS nav Be OPPOSED hs her
he ce asy Rs
street. room a. IN this city, before the 18Th day of Sep
obecting within The ten week days next after the
arencdsnce a. our said Office on each of said ten days at
econdThat be abstract OF the said estimate aud assess
together with our maps and also the ahdavs esli
or rsSor have been deposited in the oee OF the Depart
OF Public Works IN the city OF New York. there TO re-
Tbird-That the limits embraced by the assessment atore
,a are as and No nH All IN sa % and S and
included and contained within the centre nes Of The follow
beginning the no,n OF n O. The centre ne o.
t,y nntn street with the een'rs ne o. hsn ign m ayiae % a
street 10 The centre Madison thence sonhery
Tnrv.onh street epce easiery along the centre line OF
street n 20 ae s centre lime lines % Of
and Irving the centre line OF Fourteenth street thence
ire line Of Fourth avenue thence southery along
Fourth avenue .dOs 10 the centre centre. line Inc Of A:o
place to Broadway, thence souihery aopg .ae centre
ne i'm seScs Westerly aons the eene ps
Waycrey place the line Sixth thence
nortnery along the centre nne ,ne
centre line Of Fourteenth street thence westerly along
line Of Fourteenth street TO the centre Inc of Seventh
aysns the SsssS street. thence wsser
rong the centre line OF Twentieth street the Of
Eighth thence nortnery along the centre nc OF
Eighth avenue TO the centre line OF Twenyeghth street,
thence westerly along the centre line OF Tweneehth street
TO the centre Line OF Ninth avenue, thence nohey
centre line OF Ninth avenue to the centre line Of
street. thence eastery along the centre line OF
to the centre line OF Eighth
ery along the centre line OF Eighth the point
place Of beginning.
Fourth-That report herein will bo presented TO the
Supreme OF the State of New York, at special
thereof be held before the Honorable Albert Cardozo
Justice the new Court House at the ttv Hail. the
of New YORK. further notice OF twenty days
hereafter given 10 two daily newspapers published In the
New York. pursuant to the provisions of fourth
section OF chapter O. the laws of the York.
passed February "a, 1871;
wILLlAM WOOD, Commissioners
Dated NEW YORK, August Is, 1871.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
BROOKLYN AFFAIRS.
Excise ExertiOus,

Tho most strenuous efforts are being made by the
,ard OF Excise TO bring delinquent liauor dealers
account for not taking out license to carry on
,siness as required by law. The Board yesterday,
ION the complaint OF Inspector Hart, issued war
ns for the arrest OF thirteen concoctOrs OF COCK
lls anu other brain-bothering beverages.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
MANH'AGES AND DEATHS.
Married.

urSsx xSspGKnnsoT- snIaGne Brooklyn H. l., on sat.
j. S n. CRANE to LIZZIE ID. DicKERsoS' ali of ibst
city. u" VI ''a'
r.'n,,I oS Tuesday September s.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
A Peculiar Passencer.

Among the passengers on car No. OF the Court
rect line on Monday evening was young man OF
eculiar proclivIttes, Judging from the action which
refaced his hasty exit While the vehicle was
assinR the corner or Church street the individal,
hose name Is believed to be Thomas Minns, sud-
cnly and without any provocation drew revolver
nd fred two shots ut the conductor, John Ken
edy after which he jumped OIL the car and escaped.
warrant has been Issued for the arrest OF MINIS,
ut the efforts OF the police IN that respect have been
naV0iliDG.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

lust PUBLIsnED-THE FOLLOWING EIaHT HIGH.
Iy important Lectures bound together, and entitled tho
Philosophy Of Msriage-l STRUCTURE of Man; 2,
Structure of Woman; q, Functions OF Man AMI Woman;
Marriage 8, spermatorrha g. 9eneratve Debility; y spe
cia Diseases Treatment As delivered at New York Nh.
scum OF Anatomy, 6ls Broadway, New YORK Parties
who attend have them forwarded free receipt
OF 26c by addressing SECRETARY, New York Museum OF
Anatomy 6is Broadway, New York. Or. from A NJ. 10
tar. NJ. on Saturdays I'LL ii Z, NJ
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
House Robbery.

Now that summer absentees are daily returning to
leir homes 1t frequently happens that they are
oth panied and surprised to ind their dOmiciles
ave been visited by burglars during their absence
nd that their property has been made free with.
the majority OF losses reported 1t transpires that
he losers have failed to notify the police OF their
Intended departure so tnat no special supervision
] the unOccupicd premises was had by the pollce.
yesterday Mr. Peler Klnzy returned to his residence
81 BusnWlcK avenue, from q brief sOJOurn In the
Ountry. anu found that s400 worth OF clothing and
ewelry had b cen stolen from the house during his
bsenCe. The hOusebreakers pi1cu open the rear
windows with an axe thus effecting an entrance
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

MARsHAL'S sALE--SEwING MACHINES. -, -, -
lM RICHARD WALTERS, Aucuoneer, VIII seh on
Wednesday, September at III O'clock al Eas brVad"s,
6Wheeler Wilson's,
<Snger's,
2Howe's, =. -,
perf.et or sale posit,. Y. MOCAbE, MaTshAL
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
RESTAURANTS.


LNRST CLASS FRENCH RESTAURANT, LA
carte also regular dinner. from IL to g. at 81 cents.
Table board 40 per week, at SO Bond street.
CTElNHARTS FORMERLY HEYJGEIsT's) SELECT
- Restaurant. 49a Broadway, near Broome street
best cooking the finest Wines, Beer aud tgars practical
cook formerly with Jones Co.. Howard street and
BroadrrJ Come one. c0me ALI
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
Pedlar Powers Punished.

Justice Demar yesterday committed Patrick
'owers pedlar, to the County Jail for brutal and
eloni0us assault committed on James Gillen, boy
thirteen years old. On Monday evening the child
Who is employed In glass factory. was on his way
lome from work in company with party of boys,
when the prisoner demanded the assistance OF the
youngsters stablng his horse. Growing tired
lillen ran or which action eXasDerated Patrick
hat he seized four prOnged pitcnfork and threw 1t
at the relrcatlng boy. The implement penetrated
chelback, inniciing three dangerous wounds. The
accused, then growing alarmed, played the part Of
he good Smaritan by taking the boy into his house
and dressing the wounds. The sufferer then re-
turned to MIS- home in the vicinity. Tho boy Is now
n very precarlous condition.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
NEW YORK HERALD WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8-rR1LE SHEET

nir1an WILLIAM Y. LARNED TO KATHARINE PENNI-
MAN both O. summit. N j. NO cards
PosT-COLE.-In Burlington VI, ON sunday. Au.
gust ~, by the Rev. NJ. A.. wilcox, HENRY W. Posr
10 JESSIE f. COLE, both OF Brooklyn.
PINE-LADUE.-In Brooklyn, on sunday. July
80. by the Rev. W. S. studIey. JOSEPH ID. PINE to
PERINE-DoBBIE-On Monday, September 4, at
the residence OF the bride. by the Rev. DR. Gallaudet
X. A. PERiNE, OF Brooklyn, 10 Miss HAIRIE A.
DoBBIE, OF this city. NO caros.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

TAMEs CAGNEY, AUCTIONEER, REAL ESTATE AND
81 Loan Broker, b3 Hudson sree-Household Furniture,
Thursday September = Of The large four dwelling 1853
Hudson street, consisting OF rosewood Piano. Brussels,
1hreeply and Ingram Carpes mahogany walnut
lor Furniture, marble top Centre fables Pictures walnut
and mahogany Bedsteads, marble top Bureaus and WASH
stands Hair and other Mattresses Bedding French Lounges,
enamened Chamber Suits, Dining Tables, with Dining and
Kitchen Furniture, &c.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

I IKE FITZGERALD. AUCTIoNEER, WILL SELL
IL THIS DAY WEDNESDAY,
the contents OF private residence l20 West Twenty third
street, mencng Al l0 O'Clock magnificent carved
rich rosewood Pianofoe cost 5000 elegant Paror suits
in satin, orocate and tine reps Bedroom Suits IN black
wanut and rosewood, Mirrors, Bookcases, Wardropes
centre size and extension Tables rich and eos,y srones
catalogue. Goods boxed and shipped. Cut this out
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

JoHN H.; DRAPER, AuCTloNEER -EXEGUTOR's
81 sale Ship Interest by order of Thomas f.
of estate of Robert G. Cutting, New York, IL
o'clock noon, Thursday September at liz Pearl street.
York. sixteenth OF the ship Brdgewaer, at pier 10
East River, New York.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

JACOB BOGART, AUCTIONEER.
81 WEDNESDAY, September s,
IL o'clock, at the auction rooms No North william
streetilousehod Furniture, consisting OF large and de-
of gentee household Paror Suits Sofas
Turkish Lounges. Looking Glasses, Window Curtains, Book
cases. Bureaus Washsznds Bedseads, Beds and Bedding
ocohs and variety of other goods lot Cutlery and Iron
Also,
sale Piano, elegant IN octave rosewood Piano,
round corners, carved legs prime
JOHN II. HILLIER, ATTORNEY for MortCapce,
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
SALES At AUCTION.

TAwNBROKERS' EXTENSIVE SALE OF a1 IOr4
Il mons Clothing-WiLllAM =. lNjRAHAM will seI
this day. II O'Clock sharp at bt New Bowery
Over, Frock and Sack Coats, Pants Vss Wooleu
Shirts and Drawers &c. worthy the attention dealera
Order Moses Brothers, 6t Caharine street.
DAwNBROKER'S sALE-THIS DAY, BY JOHN NOR
IL TIMER, AZ East broadway of 500 lots Men aud Wo-
mems choice and seasonabie Clothing hne Spreads Quits
Blankets aud other Bedding Boots Shoes and other des
BILE goods. Order r. Ganey, 81 Division street.
DAWNBROKER'S SALES.-TIIT3 DAY JAMES AGAR,
Il Anconeer, will sell, Mt 80 New Bowery. at 10 oc'ocs
sharp 200 lots fine Clohins at o'clock, 300 lots
mems Coihng Blankets Quilts BY order of A. b. Bar
nard 438 Third avenue
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
EXCHANG r.

JNIAMONDs.-FO. SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR
Diamonds 81 900 double Turnout; the phaeton Aleos
cost sliOo horses stylish; good roadstes Call st ~ Mas
q street, room 2
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
LEGAL NOTICES.
CUPREME COURT.

:
the matter of the application Mayor Alder
and Commonaty Of the city of New York, relative to the
widening and Strengthening OF
BROA DWAY,
between Thirty fourth aud Ffynnth street and also
the making part of Broadway between Thirty
Thirty yith street and that part between Forty
eecond and Fory.seventh street, OF greater width
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
JT HENRIQUES AUCTIONEER.
IL. BY ALLEN &sBROWN.
once No. g6 Broadway.
JONATHAN W. ALLEN, JOSIAH W. BROWN, HORATIO
HENKIQUES,
Real Estate at public and private sale.
Thursday, September 7,

", v,
at I2 O'Clock M AT the Exchange saesroon III Broadway
Perempory sale of valuable House and Lot West Forty
eighth street, between Eighth and Ninth avenues.
West Fortyeghh streetTbreestory, basement and sub
cellar front House and Lot No. 81 West Forty
eighth l50 feet of Eighth House built In
the best by day work contains all the modern
provements, bay window independent walls on both sides
Ni be positively sold TO the highest bidder, together with
the hxtues paror mirrors and window shades Size
house 1914 feet 'front.' 20 ee 30 feet deep Lot 1905
feet deep.
For terms maps and particulars at the ONCE of the
10 eers Broa
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

n V. II. BERTllOLF, AUCTIONEER SUCCESSOR
IL. to VIM Wters sells this day. at two O'Clock, large
assortment Of Paror Suits marble top Dressing Bureaus,
Wardrobes Bookcases, Centre and Tea Tables, Bestea
Wasnstands, mahogany and black walnut Chairs French
plate pier and manel Mirrors Brussels and ingram Carpets
Mattngs Rugs Olcoths line hair husk and Excelsior Mat
tresses Pillows Blankots Bedding Crockery, GLASS; Wood
Ware, Kitchen Utensils, three Sewing Machines
with two Pianofotcs, Desks Counters Stools Set
tees, Lounges, &c.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
ASTROLOGY.


A CLAlRvOYANr WHO HAS NO EQUAL -
"A America.An who sick or in trouble should c"nss
her, ". B,-No Ukenesses love powders ou VII cs,ss
speedy marriage aud alay the most serious rolpe
CLIFTON 2H West Tweutyhft street, between se's"'"
and Eighth avenues
MADAME ROSS, MEDICAL AND BUSINESS UhiNs
OF husband i59 West Forty.nrst street, Broadway aai
Seventh avenue.
~rADAvR ROSA GREAT NATURAL CLAIRvOyANr
M rsv.ss your whoe hfe from the cc,d,e to tue gravt
l,l Canal street. uesg liutson. Feo III
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY FORMED A
copartnershp under the firm name OF McRea Walters
to the general oil business l43 Maiden lane.
(Sgnedl NJ. w. MOREA.
SEPT. l, 1871. IL. L. WALTERS.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

THE CHEAPEST AND MOST DESIRABLE COUNTRY
Residence n the market ten acres handsomely laid out
fruit shade trees In abundance; modern
house. carriage house. barnJdc all In good order
hour from New York Apply 10 REED uOiT, No, .
: oev streot.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

TY N. DOUGHTY, AUCTIONEEP.
ID Will sell this day. at II o'clock, at the saesrooms 79
Nassau street, without the largest Of
really second hand Furniture offered
this also line French plate Pier and Mane Mirrors,
walnut Hall Furniture several Tapestry, Threeply and In
grain Carpets Dwarf and Library Bookcases also
wood Chckerng Panofote large assortment OF Saloon
Tables Chairs Counters Showcases; 100 Corn Husk, Wool
Hair and Straw Matreses to be sold in lots to suit The
trade and others.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

A UCTION NOTICE
~ THIS DAY WEDNESDAY,,
at IL O'clock
SPECIAL AND ATTRACTIVE SALE
FOUR HUNDRED LOTS MADE-UP FURS,
consisting of
Sable Mink. Ermne Gray and Fancy Squirrel, Fitch and
COney
MUFFs. COLLARS, PELERINES, CAPEs CUFFS,
Also
Robes (by order of Assignee),
100 fine Lap and Buffalo Robes. Sold by OF
Charles Jones' ESQ., Assignee OF w. H. NJ Sanger
Attention Of buyers invited. Catalogues and goods
ready.
VIM. TOPPING & CO., Auctioneers
No. 1872 Church street.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

EXCHANGE FOR SMALL FARM--A CONVENIENT
~ residence at Mott Haven't price, $1,000; equity, 3 100
on the premises College avenue, 50 feet south OF Garde
street, Mott Haven.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
SALES AT AUCTION.
A Lien II. MINER, AUCrIONEER
IA ALLEN u. MINER a BROTHER.
late Henry ". Leeds Miner.
Established ls47)
falesrooms o5 Chambers and N Reade streets
A DMINIsTRAToRs' SALE OF
saIesrooms e5 Chambers

A RT NOTICE.-A CHOICE COLLECTION OF SUPERB
n Oil Paintings will be sold at auction. Mt Artsts Sailed
room, col Broadway. the Grand Central Hotel We'd
uesday Thursday and Friday evenings commencing at ~
comprising productions from the most eminent American
and European artists Among this collection will be found
religious historical and other subeca Pictures and frames
will be sold together without reserve.
L. LEVY, Auctioncer.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
COPARTNEIssHIPs.

A PARTY WITH SOME IMMEDIATE CAPITAL, AND
"A prospective OF $25OOO, would like to associate
with Keeping first class ladies' shoe whero
lie of
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

A UCTION NOTICE.-E. ROTH WILL SELL AT 80
"A Bleecker street, between Broadway and Bowery this
"wednesday morning, large stock of elegant Furniture
~ magnificent Paror Suits all styles and ali coors French
brocatel and reps Turkish Chairs, Lounges Tables
Sdeboards Extension Tables Bookcases wiring Desks
Hedsteads Bureaus Washstands Commodes, Wardrobes,
wishing frat class furniture.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

TNXCHAN GE-- SPLENDID HOUSE ON TWENTY SIXTH
~ street. Sixth avenue, rented S3,O00 for
Farm. Also fine House In Brooklyn for House Connecti
cut. MADDOX, a. John street.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06
REAL ESTATE WANTED.

WANTED TO PURCHAsE-A THREE OR FOUR
w story brown stone House, between Third Seventh
Twenty street and Central Park price
to exceed $00O0 If agents apply they full part
Culars and permits Address GEORGE A. FULLER, box
l73 Herald Uptown Branch Office, l,246 Broadway.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

LIOR SALE OR ExCHANaE-FARMs OF TO 200
IL acres Country Residences, Mills Country Stores, uo-
tells, in every part Of the country, reduced prices
A. SERGEANT, II Wall street.
The New York herald., 1871-09-06

RY MAX BAYERSDORFER, AUCTTONEER.-sELLS
- tomorrow Thursday that desirable Liquor Store SAB
Hudson, OF Charlton street. bought
gain this day. MAY BAYEkSDORFER 4 CO., Auctioneers,
| rros sdw
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-11
A singular Bluuder.

1t seems that during the progress of nego-
tiations for the purchase of st. Thomas Mr.
Seward invented a secret CIPHER of figures,
for the purpose of cheapening the cost OF
telegraphing, but misapprehending the rules
for counting figures he so arranged his cy-
pher that it was actually more expensive
than the use of fully written words; but this
was not discovered at the time, and when
the State Department called for settlement
there was found to be a wide discrepancy
between its own record and the bill as pre-
sented by the cable company. Payment
was consequently refused. and the claim
has just been heard by the Court of Claims,
but the decision is yet withheld The
amount involved is about 100000.