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Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
INTERVIEW WITH GEN. HOOKER.
General Howard Charged with the
Chanceliorsviiie Faiiure-...Crant mt
Oenouncedi and Greeley Endorsed.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23.-ln this mornings
issue of the Duly Chronicle appears a long ae-
count Of an interview between General Joe
Hooker and Chr0mcle reporter which at.
tracts wide attention here General Howard
recently admitted to this reporter that hr was
to blame for the failure at Chancellorssille.-
This having been published, led to an inter
view with General Hooker, who stated To the
reporter that iloward's admission was tardy
and imps rfect one lie spoke OF Howard as
incompetent and disobedient; said that he was
better fitted to lvad a prayer-meetlng than al
army corps, that lie was sent on his Arizona
pxue,lition to avoid Frredman's Bureau IN
vrs,iraton. He denounced Grant as hayine
no more moral sense than a dog, and express
ed the conviction that Greeley will be tn,
next President He rldicued Sherman, liai
icck Carl Schurz. Stoneman, and Avtr.ii' =
He is in favor Of General Amnest. lie de
clares his intention to cause the Chanctil"rs
Vile matter tn be cleared up. SO that he olam
may rest on Howard, where, he SAYS, II Pre-
perry belongs. The matter will, undoubtedly
create profound sensation in the East.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25

~! Engagement bracelets are the latest novelty.
tosy are placed on the lAdy's arms soon ms
R.ps mas gwen his consent, and then looked on
ey small gold key.
Lady Odo Russell, wife Of the English Ambss-
aocr at Berlin. is the recognized leader Of fash
.o1 IN the Prussisn capital. and her entertain
mea" rival those of the Emperor.
=. a Council Bluh saloon keeper, who was went
SSpay nns Of $40 very chesrfIlly every Mon.
Ssy morning for having mis- place open OH Sunday
lst been sfisctuaIly shut up on the Sabbath.
fran, Efaas Abt. tho distinguished German COM
Soser. sayt the Americans have more talent for
.s. Sas:o than the English, and that the growth OF
Ss.cN tcsts hire has been wonderful, and
Rsenisas great fgtvre.
f4e 9rst sHigrapt from Greenland ever known
sScqsl New York from HALIFAX last week. The
S4Ie being to him oppressive, he informed .
saek u the arst Chance.
~ Vmaha Public Library has been opened
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
From tAs baltimore Gazette.
Judge Blacks Letter.

Last Saturday DON PIATT published in the
Washington Capital what purported to be faith
ful account Of au interview with Judge BLACK, anu
Of his opinions in respect to the GREELEY move.
msnt. The article in question has been exten-
nvey copied, aud Us the frank and fearless utter
ances OF Judge BLACK have given him a wide.
spread popularity. these alleged views of his on
the political situation were calculated to create
false impression. which he has found necessary to
correct BY sending the following explanatory letter
to the York tPa.) Gazette
To the e itor. Of the York Gazette:
You may have seen in the CAPITAL, pnblish
ed last Saturday at Washington, what purports
W be conversation between the editor OF that
paper and me. have no right to suppose that
my utterances would influence the opinions or
even excite the curiosity Of the general public.
But wish II to be understood here at home
that lay no claim to the eloquence of the re-
marks which Colonel Eatt has attributed To
me. That hehtleman dio certainly not intend
to mistate me; bu. his poetic Imagination and
elegant taste have given a co'or TO my common
place remarks whica less gifted person would
not put on them. Besides, he is an ardent friend
Of the Cincinnati nominee and most "Libera
Kepublican'-so extremely liberal indeed tina
he thinks it mean in the Democratic party moi
to surrender their organization into the hands
Of Its enemies and this generous sentiment
Of his own has made him misconceve nv motion
about the duty 9th Democracy to stand tirml,
together for the whole country.
While am about it, NAV rs well say an
other word. The aggressive and violent tempe
cithe Cincinnati movement is breaking the DE-
Mocracy to pieces. Thsre age many thousand
Of men in the party who will refuse to be dra
gooned or bulliesl into the support Of that ,icke
Iae Greeley men had better suspend their pla
OF operation Immediately. The longer the
Continue il the less likely they are to succee
either in July or November. We the reople
'ne rank and file, the yeomarv Of the connlr
cannot be driven 10 the polls as negroes Al
oflyen In the South by the carpet-haggers an
scalawags J. S. BLACK.
York. May 20, 1872.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
TIE METHODISTS
PRoCEED!NGs OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE
YESIEKuAY.

PRoCEED!Nos OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE
YESTERDAY.
NEW YORK. May 2i--In the Methodist
General Conference to day the Committee on
the Epl>cupary reported resolution that one
"f the new bishops take his Residence. at or
near each of the following places Boston,
Cincinnati, st. Louis, Chicago, Atlanta, san
Francisco, Omaha Or Council Bluffs, and -
Paul.
After considerable discussion the report
was adopted
1t was resolved to hold an election for Sec
retary of the Missionary Society to morrow.
Ihr hour for ordination of the new bishops
00oo) arriving, the bishopseect were e,cor
ted to their places on the stage, ranged in a
semi circle back Of the bishops table. A full
bnard OF Bishops was present, namely g.
Ne5SrS James, Ames, Scott, and Simpson
! he candidates were then severallv present. d
/ Tor ordination The ordination then proceeded
according to the ritual, each of the regular
bishops performing part and all engaging
Ia The laying on of hand, on each candidate.
The services concluded with the dOxology
and the benrdicton by Bishop Morris Der
ing the services perfect quiet reign-d through
out the house, which was crowded in every
part
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
France.

PARIS, MAY u The Giulois publishes let
t,.r from Napoleon, dated Chiselhurst. MAY l..
aud addressed 10 the genert,as ard commandants
pt the French army. In thus communication the
! mperor makes the following ncknow eigment !:
eel am responsible Tor Sedan. The army fought
\ reoica!v with an enemy double ITS strength
Nfter ii.0ab had hcci. Killed wounded. l saw
lat the contest merely one oil desperation
The army homer having ben saved. exercised
ny sovereign right anu untur"d the ttg OF truce
It was impossible that even the immolatlon o..
-Xty thou, sand men could save France. | obeyed
cruel. iucNGrnhle necessity Ny heart was
brantn. but my conscience WIS tranquil.
Ms Nellie Grant Vas nmone the visitors pre-
snt IN the gaery the French Assembly,
turing tfr .t bate " Wednesday
The hana of the t;arir kspahhcNne. which Is
ID assist AT the Worries Jubilee at Boston. sailed
'a.dav on til. steamship 81. Ltu,rnt from Havr,
iar New \ ORR
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
Railroad Trials.

D.; n. Jones, ps. the Penna. q Deid,cOrc
~ Company.-Mr. Jones Is the owner OF
,,rm in East Marlborough township. through
n,,h the above road runs. The land occupied
~ ,hs road is little over an acre, and there Is
~, i've acres cut of from the boiy of his land
- on. corner by the road. Mr. Jones also alleged
~, the land would be cut into II bal shape; tntt
n you'd necessitate his putting up con,deIab'e
.,unt OF fences that it would mi ure his drain
.ga OF portion Of the land that 1t would
recss,itsts the moving OF his stable which lay in
~ Grounds aiotted to the Railroad. He also
Icls;med damage for water heretofore damned
hscr upou hi,n BY the road, laying his entire
damage at $lO20 The road agreed to make a
out through the enbankment at any place wb.re
Wr Jones selected. By the defendant 1t was
alleoed that Mr. Jones' land was much enhanced
in value by the road being there, ,as it afforded
him transportation. 1t was also alleged that IN
land would sell for as much. or more, with tn,
raiIroad through 1t US before. MIR. Jones ha
lime klIns on his property, and it was SAID tni
heueht to result in bringing coal to them, ami II
carving away the liue would more than compeE
safe for the damage. This Mr. Jones. and
number of witnesses denied. Verdict tor plain
. tif TOR $655. Brinton for plaintiff Darlington
Cornwell and Waddeli TOR the defendants.
pnnock u.s. the Penna. 4 Deiardre II Il
Company.-The railroad built by the above com
pany from Pomeroy to Delaware city, ran acroz
q farm in which the plaintiff above. Mrs. Mar
Pmuock, had . life interest The suit va
brought to recover damages for the same. Th
Court directed the Jury to render a verdict te
the full damages done, and they would hold tn
verdict until releases should be signed by Il
other parties interested besides this plaintii
The farm consists of about lao acres OF lam
and il near Chatham. The cut, sixty-slx ie
wide, through this land by the railroad, is o,
hundred and ninety feet long. and occupies Gbo
three acres, damages were asked for the lai
taken, the ugly shape Of the remaining land, al
the amount Of fencing that would be uecesstate
To show the advantages resulting from the ra
road passing through the land. which the Ia
directs shall be deducted from any damage dol
A number Of witnesses were called, who alieg
that the land would sell for more now than
would have done before the railroad was bu
The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff
$500. Davis for plaintiff: Futhey Darlingte
Cornwell and Wsddell for defendants.-Jef
sonian.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
GREAT BRITAIN.

LONDON May "a The interest IN the action
of the Uniled ota;.s Senate upon tie proposed
nddi,ional article to the Treaty OF Washington
Is uadimunisheh The leading edltoial articles
of the London morning Journals to-day are de-
voted 10 tie suiJ,ci, aud l"y Is expressed o'tf
the probability lhat the proposition submit
ted bv Eal Gransille MItl be hvorah'v ,e'
c,iv.d.
A despatch from Hastings announces that The
force of Government workmen which was seh
from the Admiralty Office TO The relief OF th'
steamship Baltimore have arrived They arr
in hopes of saving the vessel.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
DAILY GAZETTE.
,y -, SrsxEy AND RAILROAD AvENUE.-A
L,,,.r expresses some views on the questions IN
.,..d . in tho proposed widening Of Water street,
:. .,tc,e elsewhere, that should receive a'ten-
xs~ York METROPOLITAN RECORD

IT,. Now York METROPOLITAN RECORD
-, mt nee the utility, or the sense even, OF
Sd;uv , Philadelphis Convention to 'enomi-
n..n, .t ali the whole thing is fore =
.,,clus;on. The editor asks;--
W., ,oold il not do just AS well TO let them
WV ,be custom. houses OF their respective
elee. :" ar ' each gathering of them sign mani
!a,e,, a.a Nominating the man toward whom they
es~ ~ Jsen a sese Of obligation? A great deal
ee. ,rouble could be saved in this way,
t',n. ~, nh;ac, Of the reno,ninationi.ts would be
nu,rI;sbed nv w.. ius. as we'll Wereally do not see
s"omrd nssd whatever for calling the'e hishminded
10. !.o,. ,way from the custom houses aud post
S'a;ces of the nation.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
SECOND EDITION.
b Y + e L e G r A PHI.
a u the Daily Gazette.
WASHINGTON,
procrEDrxGs OF covonEss.

WAsHr.GToN, May %.
SEHATE.-Mr. Sumner denied the assertion in
the New York Times that 10 had declared in the
executive session that the British Government
4houid have been notified that the proposed break
in9 up VI the arbitration meant war.
SENATE - Tie Seuate went into executive
oes7iou on the 1rery, having frs, taken up
finance Comuttees amendment to the Tariff
tlll 50 as - make II uniform with the business
coming up at the next public session.
The HOUSE vas IN session all night. A large
number ot piiv1le hllls we,e passed. but at the
n'thonr ~" wi'nonta quorum, aud calls OF House
:nsued unti Clock this morning, when quo.
r,.m was oti aired. Tin. bill under con ,ideratioi
VS. pssse.i uld tho House adjourned till Monday
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
DEMANDS OF LABOR.
The Strikes Tor Eight Hours Contin-
ued In New York.

New YORK, May 2l-Thy strikes among the
different organizations continue. The Eight
huur League held a mass meeting at Teu,nnic
Hall this morning. at which l,ooo men were
PRESENT About 25o bosses acceded 10 the IL
mands Of the men up to this morning. line
tiin-maker, have struck work. The car
builder, viii follow on Monday nre-- their de-
mands are acceded to by the bose, and the
German painters are still pressing iieis dvmand-
lor eight hours.
The German strikers passed vote OF cen-rrt
on the German newspapers of New York.
A communication has been received from tn,
Eight-hour League Of Boston, Announcing ihn
general strike will take place there on th'
| 30th and asking the German c,bnet.makers .
/ New York to send a committee 10 assis; III,
movement
EXperience wilhOnt rea.nn /. lhe deln.lon q
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25

PHILADELPHIA, May %.
Cotton .ouve 25a2jt.
Flour fran; :upertne 36aSG75; Penna extra
family, S950aSlo25
Wheat Hull: Red 32IO,S.lj; Amber S2.20.
:.25
Rye $llp.
Corn in i,ir demand: yellow : 2c Mixed 69f.
White oats iol la60; MIXED 5Ga57
Whiskey qlei 90!.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
NEW YORK.
NEW YORK. Nav 2j.

Centennial commission this morning accepted
h'dges woven OF silk in jacquard loom. Com
nittee appointed prepared an address to til.
people showing the purpose OF fexhlbiton Res
'luIions asking Congress TO have the census. tax
Ell in June 1876 to show the growth of the
cgilature.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
Rye came originally from Siberia.

Rye came originally from Siberia.
Mill p.isiiege-k'sSing factory giri.
Soft shell crabs sell for 81 % Il dozen
TIE Hospodar of Rouma"is iss going 10 'saia'
in Western Europe.
In I7Oa was built the first Episcnta church
~ North Caryina.
A Virginia man has gotten out patent ior
bleaching peanuts.
Extensive fires are raging IA the mountain-
south and ives, of Marion, Va.
There were 1927 births, 437 marriages, and
1862 deaths in Richmond, Va, last year.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25

Attention Is Invited TO this sale wit h more than
our usual incidence. All these lots desir-
she slope u ground. well elevated. WITH pleasant
views aud in "a section that has now fairly com.
meneed with improvements They are situated
either on the Maryland Avenue or between the
.sme aud all our Important lines of Railroads. are
in close proximity To large ira utactories and to
very important junction pant Of the great Ra'l
Road System centering in Wilmington. Tn re can
be- little doubt Of an early and very decided in
cease iu the value of all the property in this sec
uon. 4,
TERMS OF SALF.-Tweaty per cent. cash. and
The balance in notes with approved eni"rsers.
.auaiIy divided At ) ard months bearing interrs;
f- IN the day of sale Settlement in all cases 10 he
~ ada preyiau, 10 the following Saturday. Jun. 5.
/ =" NJ I'm. tctherwise q purch >e maS be de
c red voii. the orli"n of he sellers aud par
!, rs who ny the whole IL cash on before that
time in he entitled TO n clear discount Of per
cent lu.meiiate puss, ssion o. settlement.
I ]. T. HF AID,
Pr. .sijent Christiana River Imp. Co.
Exchange building. Wilmington. Del.
may2 2o-S-Sl
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NtlT - ~! w ~ :
N e w YORK.
NEw YORK, May 70.

WV oHk, May 70.
Policemen II .ndrrsou WAS shot and seriously
Wounded tv Mr Colbert. brother-in-sw OF
'5mn i,r. Vanderbilt, resulting from quarrel
out HE urfos; oi n c ,loted coachpan.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
PRICE l CENT.
THIRD EDITION.
BY TELEG r. APH II.
FIR E..

PHILADELPHIA, Nay 20.
The Planeing Mill and Cedarware Manufactory
of Clements & Dunbar. on Beach and Shacxa-
maxen streets was destroyed by fire this morning
loss about thirty-fve thousand dollars Partially
insursd.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25

The Mar>naiitown flowa) Funes ISevidently
a Wilson paper 1t Is tor James F. Wilson.
Of Iowa, for President, Henry Wilson, of
Massachusetts. for Vice President and James
Wilson, member of Congress from the Fifth
Il strict
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
RAJ IA ta the Daily Gazette
WEATHER REPORT.

WAsHINGToN, May ..
Clear AMI clearing weather will extend over this
M.ddle aud New England States.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
BY Telegraph to tho Daily Gazette.
WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, May %.
The Tariff bill reported in the Senate Is mat
erialIy changed from the home bill. The Free
Is stricken out, but new free list added
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25

Experience without reason is the delu-ion OF
fancy.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25
Gomme eTciaI.
PHILADELPHIA, May %

gy T.lc.-,.. T. me Daiiy Gasette.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25

ttl6ut ro@tpoGrinrrt. Mnhitrwa; Ut Under
budding.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-25

embracing Ingram, Two and Three ply. Tapestry
Brussels Body Brussels. Velvet and others,
sale to continue from day to day until the entir'
stock is disposed OF. the whole to be sold withou
reserve in lots to suit all. for CASH.
Sales to commence ~ 4. IN. and =.
myoo- I'm i-wtt
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SEE MY COLUMN
Not THIS, but the Other One
QueerI Very Queer {!

TN MY ADVERTISING COLUMN, ny
i Anchors and Chains tor sale are crowded sut sd
are amongst the Not0ns-(a British Notioul- Th-y
will te sold cheap, very cheap.
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NOTICE.

N8AAS&S The UNDERSIGNED RETrExs
thanks 10 all patrons for psst avorI S5lcs flrfisf
demands.
Any unpaid quarterly secounts % The 5irt p-ssz-
Der, 1871. desung TO have settled EIhoat Eny fI--
tber efforts % Jog parties memories. g g Psrisot
bore 10 Dun and objssts % u.
His prices have been rsasonahls and sh.aia -
paid. Il is, be thinks, taking adFaltAgs e god
nature.
JOHN THOMAS WATERHOU8E.
NIB. II not paid soon. he viii have % b rs ne
expense Of some printed alps not saieuintsd upon
when bis goods were sold.
JOHN THOMAS WAREHOUSE
January 81 1s77-3
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Queer! Very Queert

Ny Pills-Blair's. whelptou's and Cockis'i are
crowded out and are included In The Notions.
Iron Posts FOR Wire Fencing, Which vii ssii f1r
Is cents each. is much less than the raw matsrial
costs here.
The Funniest Of AllI-Brussel5 Carpet sbich
have for sale splendid article. and guaranteed u
equal quality. 80 per less than the Carpet 1r
the New Hotel cost in San Francisco. besides vaieh
freight insurance asd duty must Be addsd % he san
Francisco cost. Il would taks a mathenatician to
calculate the loss incurred By BOT purehasing here
Not Queer or Very Queeri
The Steamer Kilauss is q dsciasd succsss and ua-
torally assists promote trade aud develop the 70
sources Of the Kingdom. (Grumblsrs uotHithrtasd-
ing.l
Tho New Motel.
There has been difference Of opiuiou n s.uss-
quenco Of 0pthalma. an morally oertaiu q VII Be
decided success in promoting the interests q ihsss
fair islands, and great benefit % them.
Lodging House Keepers need not Quake ssek
reduction in rent for they viii have hsir shsrs fron
the extra number Of visitors 70 the EoadsrI q this
Kingdom.
This National Hotel, 90 much ussdsd or - -
building Of our Sunny Islands viii. 10 oouias..is.
with other Solid Improvements mads by our 9srsra-
msnt, imnortalifs tho reign of sAHnaAnnRa TrH
Long may be live and rsigs.
JOHN THOMAS WATERHoCsE.
January 81. ls72-s
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WAILUKU PLANTATION.

NEW CROP now COMING IN FOR sALE
~ in quantities to suit purehassrs. By
1-Sm c. BREWER A Co. Ax-1ts.
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Very Fanayt

In my Advertising Column, ny Bird rraps. Bird
Houses and Breeding Cages, Of Fhich have spisn-
did assortment. are crowded out. They vii Be sa.4
chenp. very cheaD.
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Es- Business Cards uhen yrsu1ts ~ ysfr tfsllr1-
ed discount from fhsaa rafr1 hich are ~ tr,n.ut rs
ments. when paid o. chasEsd qu1rturly.
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MAKEE PLANTATION.

New Crop OF Sugar 4 IIOlaszss
NOW COMING ~. AND FOR SALE ~ QCAN-
~ titles 20 suit purchasers By
Ism c. BREWER 4 Co. Ar-ut..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-15
WITH SUPPLEME NT.
CONTENTS OF TO-DAY's HERALD.

PAGE.
acknowledgements.
acknowledgements.
3-The Jersey city Frauds: Sentence Passed on
vreeand-The Jersey City Murder Trial OF
James C0Oney for the Murder of Robert Gal
lagher-The Killing OF COvocoresses-New
York City News-Ihe Riverside Park Improve.
Advertisements.
4-Edltorial: Leading Article, "The New Move
Trade Liberals on the Warpath-Their True
Poicyr-Amusemen Announcements
5-The Alabama Claims: Opening Of the Interna-
ttonal Commission To-Day-Cable kilograms
from England, France, spain and Portugal
News from Mexico.West Point: The Secre-
G taIy Of War Awarding the Dplomase
grams-Business Notices.
e-The Refuge Horror: Fourth and Last Day of
Keeper Calvert; The Prisoner Sentenced to
One Years Hard Labor at Sing sing-Heat
and Hurricane: The Storm of Yesterday and
What it omplished-American Jockey
Club: Pool Selling on Today's Races-Thor-
o1uI Il Horses at Auction.Trotting at
and the Reported Rioting Canard-The
Season at Long Branch--Music at the Park
dentNImportant Insurance. Verdictas Stab
bling in Stanton Street-Shooting on Ship
board-Row in Hallway-Ch0ked to Death.
s-Domnion of Canada: Mutterings Of Discomfort
by Nova scotans and New Brunswickers;
Lord Lisgar's Farewell-Mexico: Porfrlo
Diaz's Observation-Disclosures Men Buried
Alive-Murdered While Protecting His Wife
proceedings In the New York ana Brooklyn
C0urts-The Brussels Acknowledgement Butler
In Court-Wanted Little Wine-The Philo-
mathean society-Cuba:. Stirring Appeal Of
the Revolutionary Club of Havana
O-Cuba Continued from Eighth Page)-Financial
and Commercial: The Gold Market Heavy and
Point Lower; The Weeks Imports OF Dry
Goods; Temporary Stir IN the Money Mar
ket; To-day's Specie Shipment Less Than
Million Dollars; The Treasury Department
Rises to Explain-The Wife Murder: A Story
OF Jealousy and Desperation-The Reformed
Church-The Indicted Lawyer-To0 Much
Lght-What a Set OF False Teeth Cost-The
Reception at Quarantine-"C Cleanliness Next
to G0dliness"-Military Visitors from Phila-
delpha.
1O-SChuylkill Navy Regatta: The Second Days
Rowing Delayed by Thunder Storm; Splen-
did Contest Between the Four-Oared Gigs
News from MISUNDERSTANDING Intelll-
observation-disclosures.
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PIRACY AND MURDER AGAINST BnrT1sH
MAIL STEAMSHIP. telegram from Bagdad
reports that an English mail steamship has
been attacked by pirates at Bassorah, and that
several persons were killed and wounded on
board and large sum of money robbed from
the vessel. Bassorah, the scene of the out
rage, is q fontier city and river port of Asiatic
Turkey, situate within the Pashalic of Bagdad.
Its population is vastly complicated with re-
spect to the matters Of nationality and the
duty of citizen allegiance and the prevailing
condition of its morals not at the very highest
point of refinement for beneficial imitation by
strangers. Despite of all this, if piracy and
murder have been positively committed against
and on the deck of a royal English mail steam
ship it is quite certain that some party will be
made to suffer and some Eastern executive be
forced to shoulder new and heavy response
blity.