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ENGLAND.
LONDON, Aug. 24-Seyeral OF the English
railway companies contemplate abolishing the
use OF class carriages and adopting the style used
in the United States.
Herr RubenStein, pianist arrived this morn
ing, en- route for America.
PLYMOUTH, England, Aug. 24.-Steamshp
Niger, which sailed on the 11th for Quebec and
Montreal, broke her shaft when few days out,
and was compelled to return. The passengers
were transferred TO the steamship Midway aud
will sail to-day.
PARIS, Aug. 24.-Thc band of the Garde
Republicaine gave concert in Hayre last even
ing for the benefit of the Alsatians who had left
their native country in consequence of its OCcu-
patton by Germans. number of Alsatian
girls dressed in mourning, carrying the French
national coorS, took up collection from the
audience. The greatest enthusiasm was mani
Tested and large sum obtained.
PARIS, Aug. 25.-The band of the Garde Re-
publicane did not 90 to TrOuville to play before
the president, but departed yesterday for Paris,
sooner than was expected
SPAIN.
MADRID, Aug. 24.-lt is now known that the
government has received information of an or
ganized plan for an instruction in the diSafeCted
districts of the north The time fixed by the
reyoutiOnistS for the uprising is the 2Sth of the
present month. The French government has
been informed of the plans of the cOnspirators,
and requested TO use precautions TO prevent
them from receiving aid from France
Lieut. Gen. Rivera has been appointed gener-
alssimo of troops in the northern department in
place of Gen LozgayOn, who was compelled to
relinquiSh his command in consequence of sick
ness.
MADRID, Aug. 24-Evening.-Th elections
for members of the cOrtes took place to-day
No disorders occurred. No returns have yet
come to hand
Amadeus has returned to Madrid.
MADRID, Aug. 25.-The first returns of the
preliminary elections for member of the cortes
indicate the following results: The ministerial
lists have been victorious in 81 chief towns and
151 districts, and the republicans in 10 chief
towns and IA districts; nine districts and six
towns are equally divided between the two par
ties. The federal republicans issued manifesto
on the morning of the election, urging voters to
rally at the polls, fight the battle against mon
archy in each election district and put forth all
their strength to rout its supporters. Europe
it declares, awaits the result which will
strengthen the cause of democracy throughout
the continent.
GERMANY.
BERLIN, Aug. 24.-The American fleet has
arrived in the Baltic. Admiral Alden, with
several Of the officers, came ashore to day and
took up quarters at the Royal hotel. They will
remain until the return Of the emperor.
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New York.

CONNOLLY TO TESTIFY AGAINST THE "RING."
NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-It is stated that Con-
troller Connolly has not been further than fifty
miles from New York, and most of the time in
Westminster county; that he will turn states
evidence, and his testimony will absolutely CON
Wet Tweed and twenty Others of the ring Of
fcials, whose names have not been published.
He will first appear to testify against the
voucher thieves under Attorney General Bar
lows instructions.
DESPERATE ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
Thomas II. Dungee, aged 40, wealthy Eng
lish.American and wholesale lace importer at
tempted suicide four times yesterday. He first
ran needle into his thro9' then rushed to
drug store, and Selling bG e marked "poison,"
swallowed the contents md then stabbed him
self with penbniff and when seized and
rescued for the third time he broke away and
plunged butcher-knife into his breast making
probably fatal wound. He was suffering from
derium tremens.
WHAT KNOW ABOUT LABOR.
At picnic of printers yesterday at Jones'
wood, Mr., Greeley made speech but so much
confusion and uproar was made by reason of
some parties calling for cheers for Graut, that
he could not be heard. After some remarks
bearing upon the subject OF labor, he retired.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Both OBaldwin and Mace, the prize fighters,
claim the stakes.
Police Sergeant Carr of the Leonard street
stutluu mas doSCOuueu 10 CalllOfnla, after VIC
timizing civilians and policemen to the extent
of $4,000.
The rumor was current Saturday afternoon
that Deputy Sheriff Jarvis was to make an i'm
portant arrest.
Information has been received here from Troy
of the arrest Of man supposed to be STEINER,
the absconding agent of the Garde Republicaine
band.
The Irish band had another split, and seven
of the band men, with their leader Thomas D.
Richardson, sailed for Europe Saturday Some
members go to Canada, and two remain in this
city.
Charles Mackey, book jobber No. So Centre
street, is held in $4,000 bail, charged with de-
posting obscene literature in the mails Other
prominent dealers will shortly be arrested.
Sheriff August Wolfng of Williamsburg has
fled, warrant having been issued against him
for outraging child.
1t is reported that new board of examiners
of the custom house is investigating the charges
of bribery against G. A. Morrill,, superintendent
of the record room. He is son of Judge Nor
rill of Vermont.
Four grain firms here were interested in the
failure of the Chicago wheat corner, but their
losses prove slight
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The West Virginia Election.
Republican Victory.

NEW YORK, Aug. PA dispatch from Mar
tinshurg, West Virginia, last night, states that
enough is known Of the election in the state
TO show that tue constitution is defeated by two
to three thousand majority, and that Jacob
independent democratl is elected bv the same
vote The word white" as a qualification for
office, was submitted for separate vote, aud
almost unanimously voted down.
WHEELING, w. Va, Aug. 24.-Returns from
twentv-Oue counties give Jacob $500 majority,
and $500 majority against the new constitution.
1t will be several days before the official vote
be given.
GREENBRIER, WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
Aug. A.-ln Greenbrier county the official vote
Is: For the constitution, ISL majority; Camden,
45l majority; Matthews, attorney general, 500
majority. In New Richmond township, Sum
mers county, official returns give Ga majority
for the constitution and seven majority for ia
COZ. 1t IS thought that Summers county has
gone for Camden and the constitution. A pri.
yate dispatch from Richman's township, Raleigh
county, says that this township gave majorltieS
against the constitution and Camden, but demo-
cratic majorites i'll everything else. Raleigh
township, Raleigh county, gives 10I majority
for the constitution.
PARKERsBURG, W. Va, Aug. "a A special
says the indications at TWO O'Clock this after
noon are that Jacob has carried the state by L
small majority. Petersburg gives 107 majority
for the constitution.
hhEELlNGJ w. W. aug. z0.-hepOTts 10 the
lntelligencer from 80 counties give Jacob indie
pendent democrat, for governor, within few
votes of 5000 majority. This is more likely to
be increased than diminished by the q coun-
ties yet to be heard from. The democrats con-
cede Jacobs election by 5000 or 5000 majority.
The democratic majority for governor in 1870
was 2150, and in 1871, on the call for the CON
renton, 1850, so that the change, by comparison
with 1871, when the enfranchiSed confederateS
voted for the first time, will be found from 5000
TO 5000 against the regular democ
racy. The fate of the constitution is
in doubt. The large majority against
it in this part of the state is neutralized by the
counties east of the mountains, which voted
heavily for Jacob and ratification. In thirty
three counties heard from there is a majority
against the constitution of about 1000. This
will more likely be reduced than increased by
the territory yet to be heard from. This county
gives Jacob $50 majority, a change of TAI from
the vote of governor two years ago. 1t gives
$40 majority for ratification, and elects repub-
lican sheriff and clerk of the circuit court. The
regular democrats elect the rest of the local
ticket. Davis, independent democrat, is ahead
for congress in this district as far as reported
and his election by about 500 majority is con-
coded.
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Association for the Advancement of
Science,

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 24.-Yesterday was the
third days proceedings of the association for
the advancement of science, and was very brief.
The only papers read were those by Prof Lover
ing OF Cambridge, on sympathetic vibration as
exhibited in ordinary mechanical vibration, and
uptreat method of showing them; D. d. Warner
OF New York, two papers-one a discussion of
the forces of expansion and contraction, and the
other hypothecal explanation of expansions
Professors Foster of Chicago, Swallow of Mis-
souri,, Winchell of Michigan, MarthOn of Illinois.
and Morse of New York occupied the remainder
of the session.
DUBUQUE, Aug. 25.-At yesterdays session
of the scientific congress, Prof. Haugh read a
paper denying that there was any such thing as
velocity in an electric wave, claiming ii as only
q mechanical condition. Prof. Kirkwood read a
paper on Berary stars, Mr.. Seaman advanced a
new theory of light; Mr.. j. G. Swallow, one of
the principal movers in the Maine liquor law,
read paper on good wine, social and national
good. During the reading Of this paper the
audience became very excited and turbulent
and called to order frequently. c. c. Hitch
cock, of New Hampshire, told the story of the
recent geological discoveries among the white
hills Of that state; L. b. Andrews talked upon
the origin of limestone in the state Miss j.
Swain, Of Iowa, read an interesting paper on
why we differ, or love of variety; Prof. e.
Forshey, of New Orleans, occupied the whole
evening in the reading of an elaborate paper on
the physics of the Mississippi river, 1t was
principally political appeal to the national
government TO repair the leVees of the delta,
had no bearing on the typographical orlgeologi-
cal formation of the Mississippi valley and was
wholly devoid of all scientific principles
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Items from VVashIng,ou.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-Balances in the
treasury to-day Currency, S4,255, 597; coin,
S7S,S79,594, including S29 ,55870O in coin Ger,
tifcates.
The encouragement to-day gave his opinion
that the postal card system cannot go into
operation till congress shall make a specific APP
preparation for that purpose, as the postal APP
preparation contains no provision for the sys.
ten.
Adispatch received to day from j. G. O'Conor,
Indian agent, dated at Fort Sully, Dakota ter
rtory, says the Indian delegation from there to
Washington Will not leave till the early part of
next month. The report that the Sioux were
on the war-path is denied.
The United States steamer Yantic is now at
the Norfolk navy yard, and will sail IN day or
two for China. Capt Robert n Scott is relieved
from duty at Bishop Seabury Mission, to take
effect on the first of October, and ordered to
join his proper station.
WAsuINGToN, Aug. 25.--Negotiations are in
progress through Minister Washburn for Ia
postal convention with France. Last accounts
seem favorable for a good arrangement. There
is now no plan between France and the United
States for exchange Of mails. Letters for France
should be addressed yin England and the ten
cents postage prepaid.
Secretary Delano has so far recovered from
his recent sickness rs to be able TO transact OFF,
cal business
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Fires.

MITCHELL, Ontario, Aug. 24.-Thc principal
part of the business portion of this town was
burned this morning, including the post office,
telegraph office and several stores Loss 500,
0OO insurance SIS, 900.
HELENA, Montana, Aug. PA fire here last
night destroyed the North Pacific hotel, Gazette
printing establishment, and every building in
the block bounded by jackson and Grand streets,
Broadway and Court House square, besides 9th
er buildings in adjacent blocks Loss about
$4,000, small insurance.
CHAMPAIGN, ILL.,, Aug. PA fire broke out
at six O'Clock this evening in the steam Touring
mill adjoining the Illinois Central railroad. The
nameS soon communicated to the elevator ana
gram sheds adjoining, and then swept across
Main street to the agricultural implement ware
house, spreading thence to a row of six two
story frame buildings, all of which were con-
sumed. The fire was the largest ever known in
this city. Total loss near S1OO ,O00
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ADvERrIsINa RATS.

III DAILY srY-For the Square Of ten Ii es Of aga,
type time IS cts; each subsequent inse ion 5oets;
week s4.75; weeks s4O0; month $500; ear $50.
and the same proportionay for any number of s.nar
Two lines for one week sIooi three lines sl.l5;
'nes 81 90; avelinc sI59. Local notices % cents Pc
Inc for each insertion. Business notices IS cents per
me Obituary notices resolutions, &c. l5eents perth
Legal Advertisements Per square for first insertion;
each subsequent insertion i0eents.
Special positions in the paper and special styles
display VIII be charged extra rates Cuts and sousl
column advertisements allowed onlyto limited extent,
anddoube rates charged for the whole pace occupied
Is WEEKLY SPY-First insertion sLJO per square
acknowledgement Insertion 50 cents months s7e0; On
year S15OU.
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Boyle, arrested for forgery at Jersey City
Saturday, proves to be merchant perfectly
solvent, but laboring under a sudden attack
of mental alteration.
Rev: Hugh s. Brown, noted Baptist preach.
er OF Liverpool, arrived in the steam Spain al
New York yesterday morn ~, and preached to
an immense audience in Hanover place Baptist
church, Brooklyn, last evening.
Among the passengers on the Republic, which
arrived at New York last night, was WIN, Henry
Dutton of the Boston Transcript,
Zen. Mcclellan and party leave Salt Lake to-
day for San Francisco
The Brazilian minister, accompanied by the
Princes Augustus and Philip, visited President
Grant at Long Branch Friday
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The Outrage in CARER Coun,v va

ST, LOUIS, Aug. 24.-William Nevans and
Humphrey Gaines were brought here last night
under arrest charged with participating in t4e
whipping Of Thomas Lawson in Carter county.
Two weeks ago they were examined before
Commissioner Clarke The testimony was clear
that the accused assisted in the whipping, but
was regarded by District Attorney Krum as in.
sufficient 10 hold them under the kuklux act,
and on his motion the prisoners were discharged,
There is nothing to show that politics had any.
thing 10 do with the act.
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A new, Bright, shIniuw e,.no,

LIToHFIELD OBSERVATORY OF HAMILTON
COLLEGE, Clinton, N. Y, Aug 24.-Another
new planet was discovered last night, the 124th
Of the group OF asteroids 1t is bright, shining
as star OF the tenth magnii ude, and its position
one hour after midnight was in ~ hours, 2t
minutes, % seconds of The right ascension and
in degrees, IL minutes and 30 seconds Of the
south declinati0n.
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A Six Yc,4rs, Sob.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-The aggregate num-
Der of claims presented to the southern claims
commission thus far is 10000, ranging from ST.
to S35O,0O0, and averaging S25O0 each. The
commission have finally reported on $50 cases,
IN which 81 100000 were claimed. About $50
of them were rejected, principally for absence of
proofs OF loyalty; and for the remaining $50
cases, congress, on the recommendation of the
commission, appropriates S350,OOO, the money
having stu 9e been paid, with the exception Of
$4,000, wh oh was stopped through the reports
oil special a 'ents, who were employed after the
general report of the commissioners had been
made t. congress, and who discovered a rea-
snn fc4 Withholding this amount. In three or
four cases from Virginia the commissioners,
three in number, absent from Washington, have
under consideration 500 claims apiece. upon
which they will report at their next meeting in
October next; when, in addition, 500 other cases
will also be decided. The commission will. ac-
cording to the law creating it, expire on the Sd
of March next, and six years will be consumed
IN transacting the business now on hand.
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lluha.

New YORK, Aug 24.-Havana advices say
the insurgents are massing all their force to
make a fresh movement on the Cinco Villas.
Havana is oyerTun with scoundres of every
description. Constant murders and robberies
are committed. The police are seemingly pow
erless.
HAVANA, Aug. 28.-The reports published in
United States journals alleging that Gen. Cabel-
10 had knowledge of or was implicated in GER
tain reprehensble actions OF Gov. Zabalza are
entirely false. On the contrary Gen. Cebello
displaced Gov. Zabalza Immediately upon learn
ing of his conduct, and reported it to the
government at Madrid,
The vessels lying in the harbor of Havana are
making preparations for the equinoctial storm.
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The Weather.

WARRINGTON, s P. M.-Aug. 25.-ProbabiIi.
ties Clear weather generally will continue over
the southern states east OF the Mississippi, with
light to fresh winds; areas of cloud and rain
for the eastern and southern portion of the
middle states aud New England during tonight,
the winds vecring to westerly with clearing
weather over the former by and on Monday
morning, and extending over New England on
Monday morning. The afternoon telegraphic
reports have not yet been received from any of
the stations on the lakes and in the southern
states and northwest,
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The BeIfa.t Rio,. Rone,,.,,

LONDON, Aug. 24.-Private kilograms from
Belfast this n 7rning report that riotng has
been renewed. Several severe encounters be-
tween the opposing factions have occurred. The
reports, however, are not yet confirmed by dis
patches to the press.
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CHICAGO, Aug. "a. AT meeting of the cred
itors of John b, Lyons, chief manager of the
late wheat corner, this afternoon, Lyon stated
his liabilities at SS00,000, and offered 90 per
cent cash by Thursday and per cent more
in thirty days. committee was appointed 10
examine the affairs of the firm.
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Abbreviated D,sn.,c,,o.

A full negro regiment is being raised at New
Brunswick, N. j.
Fires in the timber east of the mountains are
sun raging furiously in Utah, and are very dis
Immense herds of cattle from Texas are pass-
ing through Salt Lake westward
The New Orleans board of health publishes A
card showing that there has not been a case of
yellow fever in New Orleans this season.
A coal train on the Baltimore and Ohio rail.
road ran of the track Saturday afternoon, and
train wrecked
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FnmiIv De.cr,er C...L,

RICHMOND, Aug. 25.-James F. Clark, late
editor of the Manassas Gazette, who recently
deserted his family and abducted Miss Fannie
Fewill, was arrested and admitted TO bail yes
terday to answer the charge of abduction
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straIxb, Dcmocr,,,cy Frn,,,,o..

New YORK, Aug. pa dispatch from Lou
isvllle states that Blauton Duncan says he never
had claim of $4,000 against the government,
nor claim for dollar; and if he had it could
not be collected, as he was not pardoned as a
rebel until October, 1866.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-Arthur Stevens, who
left Gloucester Mass, in a wherry to row to this
city, was last heard from off Stratford Poiat.
Conn.,, last Wednesday, but as he has not been
been swamped and drowned in the storm of
Thursday evening,
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DEATH OF GEORGE JAoUEs.-The announce
ment which we make to-day, of the death of
Mr. George Jacques, will seem sudden one to
many who have not known of his condition for
abe past three months. Mr.. Jaques' malady
,was one affecting the mind and he sank rapidly
under its attack, dying on Saturday, at the age
liity-six years and six months. Mr.. Jaques was
one of our most esteemed citizens, and has oc-
Gupied very important position in connection
~; I'll the educational affairs of Worcester. He
v,os z member Of the Worcester horticultural
socio,v and took lively interest in horticul-
,,ro1 MOI. 'ers. Several valuable articles on
orri, ond orr mental trees and other topics, con-
tr;h,tod t,, hin, 20 the columns Of the Spy, have
hcen conied into -, 1merous journals throughout
the country.
MIR. Jaqucs' interest in ', iIa nun ~
make various public beque. "e' ""eh MI p'"Ac
was mayor he offered his fin ho'iles'eau VI sew
eral acres on Wellington street " .no Guy iol "
public park, making the gift con "''o""l ." Tue
city's purchase of an adjoining and ~hcp larger
estate, an expense it was thought n, Deat q
incur. Mr.. Jaques' latest and noblest request
to the city hospital entities him to be rclHem.
bered as one Of our wisest beneactors. At the
time of his death he was chairman of the high
school committee and secretary of the board oC
trustees of the city hospital
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Runs ear ned-halOcks IL, FaRles b.
Umpire G. A. Flagg of Millbury.
Time of game-TwO hours and thirty minutes.

A CURIOUS CAsE.-Last night, about eleven
O'Clock, man came running into the station
house and wanted to know where doctor could
be found He was referred to one living close
by. who was called TO a house on Green street,
where he found young man who claimed that
four men came up to him on Green street. near
the railroad Crossing, knocked him down, and
afterward fired two shots from revolver at
him, one Of which struck him on the ankle and
the other passed close to his head. An eXamin-
alton failed to show the effects of any pistol
shots, though there was slight bruise upon one
of bis ankles which could not have been pro-
duced by bullet, as bullet from a pistol
would have shattered the bone Parties living
in the immediate vicinity state that they did not
hear the report OF any firearms or any disturb
ance whatever. No particulars could be learned
OF the affair, and the party who claims to have
been assaulted thinks he can recognize the par
ties, although he assigns no reason for the as
sault.
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AIsa.inns CeIobra.Ing in New Orleans.

New YORK, Aug. 25.-A grand celebration
was held in this city to-day, in honor of the
declaration Of allegiance to France by from
1000 to 1000 natives of Alsace and Lorraine.
There was procession composed of French So
cieties, and the celebration terminated at the
Opera house. with addresses by the French con-
sui, M. Fouconet and others. Five thousand
people participated in the celebration.
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VALUATION AND TAXES. - The board of
assessors have so far completed their work as to
&c abs TO Furnish the present valuation of the
city. The changes made necessary by legisla-
ton, and the increase of property have consid-
erably increased the labors of the assessors, and
the full tax list will not be completed for some
time The valuation of real estate is $50, 1877 400
an increase of s2,71s,s5O over last year, and &c.
5Gs,85O over 1870 The valuation of personal
estate is Sll S68,350, an increase of s2,355,8OO
over last year, but only 81 ,518,95O over tho
valuation OF 1870, the valuation of personal es-
tate IN that year exceeding that of 1871, by
fffrne total valuation of real and per-
ACk is $42 ,1OO,T5O, M increase of So
W4io6 o'ef last year. and inc rease of SIS ,Os2,-
BOO over the valuation Of 1870. The total num-