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The New York herald., 1871-09-27

batteries on the north parallel along which line tho
long lows oi rlned cannon were Inspected The
first Object OF interest was the mOnStrous twenty
inch gun facing the lower quarantne. This piece
OF artillery weighs nearly one hundred tn0u3ant
pounds, takes zoo pounds OF powder at q charge.
and throws shot Weighing l,070 pounds.
Considerable discussion arose concerning this
gun as to It's range ana general utility In action.
Tne question or cOnver ing 1t TO the new 'counter
pOiser principle was braached but the general
opinion seemed to be that M at present erected ts
sphere OF usefulness would De very limited, az 10
could only be loaded and fired abo I four times in
au hour. -,
'.Iet us try It, said General Wright.
al should not ike any one 10 be- hurt while am
here replied General Belknap; 80 tiat conceive
we had better defer the experiment 'or more ap-
prop late occasiOn.r
CAPTAIN EADEs NEW GUN
was next inspected. This Is a most c0mpncatcd
and expensive and apparently not very enectiVe.
piece or ordnance. The gun Is mounted on top ol
an engine IN shed close by, and whlch
works tho gun, dispensing with manual labor
In everything excepting just the placin!
OF the charge OF powder IN the muzzle,
forced into the gun by means OF the machinery Oe.
meath. II the arrangements were more simple anu
the necessity for a multiplicity OF c0gs ana driving
gear dispensed with II might be possible to bring e
admired the ingenuity OF the plan and the excel
lency OF the work,
THE ELABORATION WAS NOT APPROVED or
ana tne general OPINION was unavorlDe To It's aiOp-
ton on account OF the great outlay required to pro-
vide them and the liability TO get out OF order.
The Tort, Win It's Olu-iasnOneu quarters, cooking
and sanitary arrangements the lana redoubt, fever
and ague swamps. stables and outworSs being In
spected, the party returned to the boats again.
when the band belonging TO the First arJiiiery
played .'Die Wacht am Rhine' anu "Goouby" ~
the party left for New York.
This for the present concludes the inspection Of
the New York public works.
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SOU TIL A MERICA.
ELECTORAL AGITATION IN PERU.
Revolutionism in the Background-Fire in CAL
lao-Italian Patriotism States
Consular Relations.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

KINGSTON. Ja., Sept. 90, 1871.
The steamer from Aspinwalll to this port brings
Lima advices of the 2d inst.
The Peruvian war steamer Independence mad
been ordered south to bring the Presidents brother
to CallaO
President Balta proposed the reiracy Of the can.
ddates for the Presidency having the least chance
OF election. All the candidates agreed to accept
PradO. who demanded that the Presidents brother
be made the umpire. The opposition press claim
that Prado's election Is certain.
Fears Of a revolution were entertained and seve-
raj suspected individuals had been arrested.
destructive fire had occurred at Cailao; one per.
son was burned to death.
Tho ItsiiIIs were to celebrate the anniversary Of
the occupation OF Rome at Tumbez.
Kerosene was In demand at Callao.
Valparaiso advices are to the 10th of August The
exequatur Of the American Consul at Taleahuaio
had been revoked.
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THE PUTNAM PHALANX,

Brilliant Reception al Connecticut Military
in Monfreai-Coriial Welcome by CHy
OniciaIs-- Unuadians Enthusiastic Over
Their Americas Visitors.
MONTREAL. Sept 20 ISL
The Putnam Phalanx, of Hartford, Conn.,. arrived
here to-day at r. NJ and were received at the rail
road station by the Mayor, Colonies Osborne, smith,
Bacon stevenson and other gentlemen OF distinc
tion and guard OF honor of the Grand TrUns brig.
ade under Captain hardie.
Tue phaianx consisted Of ilS officers and men, be.
sides distinguished persons who accompanied them
Oh their visit,
Ma,or Courso delivered an address OF welcome,
highly friendly and complimentary, In whlcn he
dwct with emphasis the friendly spirit which
should characterize all relations between the Two
great ER.lsl speaking nations, the leaders or
civilization. Ex-Governor haley replied IN suit
aDle words. referring TO the great mission winch
America aud In Gland had IN common.
The guard ol honor inen saluted and the phaanX
presented arms win coiors flying and The band
playing "lail 10 the Chief"
IntroUuctiOns then took place, and the welcome
VISITORS preceded Uy the band OF tue Grand Tiunk,
marched TO the 81. Lawrence Hall where prepara-
tlons have beeu made for them. AZ they passed
Victoria spuare salute oil seventeen guns
nred by the battery. All along the line Of march
there was an abundant display Of 1ags-British and
Ameri1an-and cheers rent The air wherever the
pnalanx whose antique uniform caused great sen.
satlon, made ihelr appearance
There win be u harvest home celebration at Cote
Des Nelges on Thursday next uneGnalled Tor bril-
lancy 10y anything Of the KIND hitherto witnessed
In the DOMINION,
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STRUGGLE FOR LIFE.

Bloody Fight with Escaped Prison Convicfs
in CaiifOrnia-Two ut Shcrid's Posse
Kiilec-rwO Of the COnvicts supposed 10
be kiiicd-Defeat Of the ShcriT's Party.
SAN Francisco. Sept. 26, 1871.
ON sunday morning Sheriff Hightower aud party,
OF Mono county, engaged five OF the escaped
prisoners from carson, Nev IN I.Ond Valley. Tne
Snerin's party opened nre on the convcts,
who returned 1t with deadly effect. r..
J. Morrison. Wells Fargo Il Co.'s agent
at Benton, one OF the Sherns party and one Indian
killed outright. another man was shot through
the hand and the Sherlts party lost seven horses,
four of which were killed ana three captured by the
convicts. Only three of the convlcts were seen to
leave the field.
II is thought the other two were Killed, although
their bodies could not he found. TIE Sheri1
and party immediately started IN pursuit Of
the three who escaped, two OF whom are
on horseback and the others on foot. The pony ex-
press rider, who was supposed 10 be with these
victs. was not seen. The Governor has offered from
two hundred TO three hundred dollars reward for
Inc caOturp OF the cOnVlCtS,
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PREMIER GLADSTONE'S POSITION.
The British Cabinet Defended
by Its Chief.
TtLeeeAN TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Sept. 26, 1871.
Premier Gladstone has taken prompt and
immediate steps to neutralze the effect which
has been produced in the public mind by the
declaration of Disraeli at Hughenden.
The Premier visited Scotland to-day. He
arrived in Aberdeen in the forenoon. The
municipality of the ancient town bade him
welcome in the name of the people. He was
formally received in the Music Hall and pre-
sented with the freedom of the city by the
chief magistrate of the corporation, in the pre-
sence of an assemblage of his fellow citizens
numbering 5000 at The lowest calculation.
''oNwARD AND UPWARD"
The Prime Minister of England thanked the
people of Aberdeen for ''the high honor which
they had just conferred on him" in a brief
but most appropriate speech. He took
occasion to defend his ministerial career and
policy, and asserted that che still looked on
ward and upward and spurned all base
motives"
g.
IRELAND STILL A DIFFICULTY.
Towards the close of his address the Pre-
mjer said that the Cabinet found the Irish
question still difficult, but hoped 10 solve II
x. q, ffsr,zr-FT--''
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WEATHER REPORT.
WAX DEPARTMENT., J
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, !
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27---l A. M. }


WASHINGTON, Sept 27-i A. M
Synopsis FOR the Fds T1entyfOm' Hours.
The area OF lowest pressure, which was Monday
night Lake Erie, after spreading
over the Middle and Eastern States, with
clouds and light rain, is now probably confined
to Maine and Canada and tho pressure is rising In
the Middle States. The highest pressure extends
from the Upper Lakes the Mississippi valley
and westward but the barometer has fallen rapidly
in Utah and risen on the Pacific coast. fhe pres
sure continues low on the Gulf, with cloud ana
rain In Florida, and which, apparently has
extended westward to the Texas coast. North
westerly winds now prevail east OF the Rocky Noun
tains, except on the South Atlantic and from Onta-
RIO to Maine2 Clear weather Is reported from Geor
g1a and Tennessee. Wes, ward and cl0cay weather
from Lake Michigan to Lake Erie. The temperature
has fallen throughout the Mississippi Valley ana
North Kentucky ana Virginia.
Probabilities.
The barometer Will probably rise from the Middle
States TO the Southwest and Northwest, and 70 less
extent in New England clearing weather on the
lakes, partially cloudy and clear weather with
falling temperature and sharp northwest winds, ex-
cept In Florida, where southerly wnds, with clouds
and rain, Will probably continue as part OF more
serious disturbance In the adjacent Gulf.
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WEST INDIES.
Wreck OF C0Olie Emigrant Ship
and All Hands Lost.
Two Hundred Dead Bodies
Ashore at Martinique.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

KINGSTON, jamaica via Havana, Sept 26, 1871.
A coolie vessel from India for Martinique mas
been lost on the coast OF that island with all hands
on board Two hundred bodies have been washed
ashore.
jamaica.
SERIOUS FIRE IN KrNGsrON-THE SUBMARINE
CABLES.
serious fire broke out in this city to-day, and
five houses were burned to the ground.
The cable steamer International Is expected to
arrive here from London TO grappe for lost cables
Judge Phillips has arrived from vancouver's
Island.
BarbndOcs.
THE CATTLE PLAGUE-sCARCIrY OF WATER.
The cattle disease is still raging III Barbados, and
there is a scarcity OF water.
Antigua.
LOSSES by THE LATE GALE-suGAR REFINING.
On the island OF Antigua every estate was injured
by the recent storm.
The planters have determined upon the establish
ment OF central factories as cheaper means OF OBJ
tanning better sugar.
Dcmerara.
SUDDEN DEATH OF A MEDICAL sAvAN.
In Demerara, Dr. Feauperthug, the dscoverer OF
the celebrated cure for leprosy, is dead lie died
suddenly while lnstructing the English Medical
Commissioners in the mode OF treatment of eorosy'
Trinidad:
COMMUNICATIONS wlrH GRENADA.
The work Of lay.iug the cable from Trinidad 70
Grenada !, proceeding satisfactorily, and thirty
ries of cable have also been laid toward Demerara
The Governor Of Tri"''"
| sionista have arr, -, -.'".uau anu u parrv n,
~ arrived at Demerara tory 60 y,tns o. excur
submerglng OF tue cable. '~,l--sa
II Ominicn. cle..
STEAM AND AGRICULTuRE.
steam dredger mas arrived to deepen the har.
Dor OF Dominica.
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FRANCE.
The German Evacuation Halted-Negotiation
Relative to the Alsatian Union-Von
Arnim and Theirs in Council
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD

PARIS, Sept 26 1871.
am enabled to report the Important fact that inc
German troops have completed the evacuation OF
the territory OF the four departments OF France lvg
most contiguous TO Paris. There is yet hitch
which prevents full accomplishment OF the act OF
retirement by the Germans The high contracting
treaty parties evidently dstrust each other
1t is, consequently known In the city today that
the German soldiers returning to their homes have
halted beyond the borders of those departments,
await ng the announcement that the signatures
have been affixed to the Alsace treaty.
NEGOTIATING.
An interview upon the subject OF the Asatan
commercial treaty was had Yesterday by Baron Won
Arnm of President Thiers ~ the request OF the for
mer
ROCHEFORT REPENTANT.
M. Rochefort has petitOned the government for
a communication OF his sentence. nave just ascer-
tanned the fact that Nj. Rocheort is quite III from
nervous complaint.
THE SWORD AGAINST THE PEN.
Several parties have announced in the city to-day
that General DOuai will prosecute the Independence
Beige newspaper for publishing "false charges
against him."
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A BANKRUPT RAILROAD.
The Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad
Bankruptcy Casr.

The Boston, Hartford and Erie RAILROAD
Bankruptcy Case.
HARTFORD Conn.,, Sept. 90, 1871.
In the United states Circuit Court Judge Wood
rum in The OF the petition OF Seth Adams to be
made party to the application OF james Alden to
put the Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad into
bankruptcy, mas given opinion that the decision
In the Court below dismssing Adams petition was
erroneous, and he also declares, IN effect. that HI
between the District Courts of Massachusetts, and
Connecticut the former Ia entitled to exclusive jurls-
dction over the estate OF the bankrupts and over
It's administration, lie holds that III" p""Er""1
AZ w. Is or tho supreme
Court require that in case like the
present, where the bankrupts constitute one corpo-
ration OF two corporations having Joint and COM
- '"tss. ..-rs with one set OF creditors, who are
-" whole estate, the Court whose
mn. '"a filing Of the petition
allie IN niarcsfeI I'm ,, and Is to oxer-
aino -. '~
and an adjudication thereon retains
else exclusive control over the adminstaation "a
bankrupt estate. IL thus appears that the Districs
Court OF Massachusetts, is TO have exclusive CONTROL
anu all proceedings In Connecticut must be super
lad
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Ex-Queen Isabella as a Reactionist Toying with
Royalism
Itle(fAm TO THE NEW yoaX HERALD.

PARIS, Sept g. 1871
The ex-Queen OF Spain clings, even IN her most
decisive exile, to the tradition OF the divine right.
A true Bourbon, she learns nothing even from ac-
cOmplished facts.
have been informed that Her ex-Majesty Isabella
has just issued a circular In which she summons
number Of Spanish mobiles to meet her In conference
for the purpose of debating and arranging plan
OF reconciliation between the members OF the elder
and junior branches of her family so that the dy-
nasty may be- If possible consolidated and thus pre-
sent united front to its enemies.
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EUROPEAN MARK ETS.

LosroN MoNrY MARKvT.--LoSpoN Sept 96-5 T.
M COnsos closed at ql. for both m0nev account,
United states tvetwenty bonds Is6ls, " 1885, $50 IsSs
Paws Botwss~fARis, Sept eS-P. M-Rentes cosed;at
56f. SIC
LIVERPOOL CorroN MAnKrT.-LTvKRpOoI~ Sept. 26--
r. M-The market closed hrm middling upsnds,
gid 91qd.; mdding Orleans, stda 81 The sales OF
have been 10000 bales including 1000 for export
ana speculation.
LIyyRpooL BREADsTUrFs MARKrT.-LIv xRPooI., Sent
ga MThc mar ket for bresdstuts firm. Wheat 12s
I'd per for California whc los. lid. lis 3D.
red Western spring and lis ID for red winter Flour 2
3D. 26s Bd per bb Western canal The receirs OF
wheat this port for the three days have 60
quarters, Including 81, 900 American
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE ARkET,.-LtvERrooL, SEPT &-
r. M.-Spirits rsuoleum lid. per gallon.
TuE COTTON MOVEMENT
fivEnpooL, Sept 20, 1871.
The following cargoss Of Aercsa this port
to-day, VIZ
Vessel F.om. Sriing. Btls,.
Steamship City OF Brussels New YORK Sept Is .5W
steamship city OF BamoreNe~ YORK Sept ...si2
To,aL,,,..,.....,...,,......
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LONDON, Sept 20, 1871.
Louis Napoleon Bonaparte's name has been
brought again before the public In connection with
the subjects Of royalty, territory and dupliclty to.
wards nelghb0ring monarch.
1t Is reported that correspondence has been dis
covered IN the Tuieres which develop the forma-
ton Of plan having for lis object the placing Of
Napoleon on the throne OF Belgium.
The rumor, eyen produces an uneasy feeling IN
Brussels.
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THE NEW MEXICO ELECTION.

SANTA Ftl StVV 10 In'Is
The official counting OF the vote shows tnat Gale
gos, democrat received 1870; Cheves, republican,
52s5; sena, independent, 1884 Four preciueis,
winch have Teen thrown out for iniotm8lilles,
would probably increase Galegos mNorities.
The Legislature stands:-Senate-Oemocra q;
republicans F.; mdepcndent, 2. 1he hOuse-DeIno-
Gratis IL; rc ublicans II; independent, 4, BuIn
parties cla,dn the power.
The democrats hed gloriacalion meeting few
nights snce at which speeches we're mate ~ w.
&. Rencher, iudgc Benedict and h0u, 5VSeph NJ
Ga,iegos, The weather ~ yery lle
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tfakcn from louisville Courer-Journa.I =,
nnnoer Oh ,ndlctv recently preferred " tus
Grand jury OF tho Vy against George Webster sni
.hers Tor unawtupy promoting and for unswtNy seahs
tckes In the N niucky lottery aud in the Paducah lottery
Y9e de,endanty attorneys were Hon. !. bu,n. nomss
w. Buliu AM 7. t. Bramlete. The defense
rested the 81 murrer upon grounds hs the Kentucky ot
terry and Se Paducah lottery authorized by legislative
cnactny n and that constituted no offence -
promhe or otherwise aid by vendn that which was sutror
zej full by Frank agan, the proNi
cusng attorney and Messrs But and Brameue IN sto
port the the Court Wednesday sustained ~,
demurrer dismissed the indictments This the secont
time the question to the legality of these TWO loef pv
eses been u1ciay decied IN their favor The N"t
oil Appeals at tho Nav fern, loot deried n asa
from Coyinet0GN
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THE MORMONS.

The Geptiics Frigisicned-- Weak.
ness Of Church Danitnries.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept 26, 1871.
number of Gentiles have sent away their laml
lies in anticipation of serious difficulties between
tie Mormons and the United States authorities
growing out OF the supposed action of the Grand
Jury against Brigham Young and other Church dig
naries. Although 1t is generally believed that tie
Indictment will be found the gravest charges
against these men, any overt act on the part The
Mormons is not considered probable by well iu
formed persons
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RIDER or UEffP'0 3TBE4tTN
MECHANICS,
TEE ORDER
BALrIaoRE. sent. 2d. Is7.

BALU MORE, sept. %, 1871.
The National Council vi the Order OF United
American Mechanics not in secret session IN this
city to-day. 1he attendance of delegates is larger
tnan at any previous session. The repor, OF the
secretary shows that curing the past year two new
state councils have been organized tue order
established in q number Of States ana the member
ship has Increased neatly one hundred per cent.
A new council Will he instituted ia TINS city thls
evening III tl9 Council OF MaryiaAL y
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SCOTLAND.
SCOTLAND.
American Consular Representation.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HeRAl0
LONDON, Sept. 26 1871.
Matthew McDougal has entered upon his duties
as American Consul at Dundee, Scotland.
vnyYY, nyyYy0mynrY m uJryr raNm
American Consular Representation
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
THE QUESTION OF THE EAST.
England Disquisted-An erio-Demccratc
Union.
TtltGhAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, sept. 26 1871.
The London Standard, organ OF the extreme tories
and High Churchmen Of Great Britain, asserts to-
day that advices have been received from Berlin
which report that the relations OF the governments
OF Russia, Turkey ana France have become stul
- more intimate and friendly.
The statement has produced some uneas
ness In political circles, where it Is accepted as
foreshadowng an approaching reopening OF the
Eastern question under new and very formidable
combination.
The New York herald., 1871-09-27
CAR COLLISION.

serious accident occurred yesterday in walker
street through the carecssness OF the conductor OF
car No. of the Canal aud Cortl andt streets line.
AS the car was going across town 1t ran into ono OF
the Harlem freight cars In Centre street. killing one
horse and injuring the other Two iaue5tWnO Wero
passengers IN the street car also severely In
Jnred. Their wounds were bound mp W the surgcon
OF the SKI precinct and they jet Tor ther respec'
4 iyp
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VIEWS OF THE PAST.

SEPTEMBER 27.
1S7o-The French garrison OF SrasDOurg surrendered
to the Germans.
1S54-The steamship Arctic cOlided with the French
steamer Vesta, OIL Cape Race Newfoundland.
and was sunk over three hundred. oil hor
passengers and crew were drowned.
lSl0-Batle OF BusacO, Portugal. The, British
tr0Ops, under Wellington, defeated the French
army OF Massena with great loss.
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Sept. 20, 1871.
A telegram has been received from Switzerland
dated Lucerne to-day, which reports the sad fact
that steamer had foundered on Lake Lucerne and
that five persons perished. It Is not mentioned that
any Americans were among the victims of the dis
aster.
The New York herald., 1871-09-27
THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS.
The Imperial Russian Squadron at Sea for New
York
TELEGRAM TO 1Ht NEW YORK RenALo.

LONDON, Sept. g. 1911.
The imperial Russian squadron, which has been
commissioned by the Czar for the duty of convey
ing and escorting His Bighness the Grand Duke
Alexis to New York. sailed from Falmouth for It's
destination at half.past two O'Clock this afternoon
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Died.

FERRIs-On Sunday, September "a. CATHARISE
FERRIS, widow of Edward Ferris, OF TUliy parish,
Rathmelton Ireland IN the 63d year OF her age.
Relatives and friends OF the family arerespectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral from her late resid
ence 13 Morris place West Forty y-secorri street, at
nine O'Clock this "wednesday morning, when the
remains will be taken to the Church f0f the Holy
Cross for q solemn requiem high mass,
For Other Deaths see run fuge.I
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Sept z6 1871.
have just learned that the British citizens of
Hong Kong have forwarded memorial to the home
government complaining Of "the increasing inse-
curity OF life and property, and asking the adoption
of measures to remedy the evil
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AUSTRIA.
A Change Of Ministry Anticipated.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON Sept %, 1871.
A telegram from Vienna, dated In the Austrian
capital to-day, states that His Excellency Count
Honenwart will shortly resign the presidency OF the
Austrian Council or Ministers.
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DENMARK.
Royal Tour and Visit to Greece.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW Yoax HERALD.

BADEN.BADES Sept. 20, 1871.
Her Majesty, the Queen OF Denmark, has arrived
at this place on her way ourneylng TO Athens. The
Empress Augusta, OF Germany, visited the queen
today.
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Sept. 26 1871.
French newspaper publishes the statement that
Ills Highness Leopold Frederic Duke Of Anhat
will abdicae his throne at early day in favor OF
His Majesty the Emperor William OF Germany.
The New York herald., 1871-09-27

TORON1O, UhL, sept. 70 Sd,
yacnt came OF here to..lay between the
following vcssels-Dauntess, Ina aud Truant. The
race was won by the Daunlless, Of Quebec. Time,
folr hours. the length OF the course was Us enty-
eight miles. The Ina broke her g9n.
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ENGLAND.
Tho Cabinet Campaign-Minister schenck.
TELEGRAM 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Sept. 26. 1871.
The Right Honorable the Premier Gladstone has
arranged TO address his constituents in Greenwich,
on the subject Of the national position, at an early
day In autumn.
United States Minister Scnenck has returned to
his post in London.
The New York herald., 1871-09-27
GEKMAN UNION.

Emperor William Likely to Acquire New Ter.
ritory.
The New York herald., 1871-09-27

Bald Heads May Have New Crop ~
hair by applying HALLS VEGETABLE SICfLIAN HAIR
REVIEWER, the hair foces entirely closed
The New York herald., 1871-09-27

Casualty on Lake Lucerne-Five Persons
Drowned.
The New York herald., 1871-09-27

Rromo-Chlornlum Is tho Best DeOdOrizcr
and dsnfectan, purify tho air OF the tick destroys
foul and affections; oior
less and poisonous. Prepared only by TILDEN CO..
a