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vert to the sheets Of water beyond, or
along the vistas that open in every direc-
tion-you will always see the deep green
refreshed by thriving showers of rainbow
spray. But at length everybody begins
to collect about the Bassin de Neptune
the bouquet af the show; and here, at a
given signal, such numberless fountains
throw their tall spires into the air and
play about the God of Ocean and Amphi-
trite, seated in their triumphal car, that
the crowd, French though it be, bursts
out into audible admiration.
But the heavens resent this intrusion
on their domain; as though attracted by
the rising shower, the rain, which has
been threatening all day, begins to fall,
and there is general sauve qui peut.
The "Grandes Eaux" at Versailles
never play alone.
Most American people have seen this
show, but comparatively few have taken
the trouble to investigate for themselves
the unparalleled beauty and variety of
the park. Your thorough-going tourist
does " Versailles in one day, running
through the galleries till his legs fail him
and his head swims. In this state he
staggers on to the terrace, pronounces
the gardens very formal," and goes
home we'll satisfied with his Regents
Park. Even if he repeats his visits, he
repeats the process of fatigue, and
knows the grounds no better than on
the first occasion. The separate bosquet
are indeed so much hidden, that he may
be pardoned for overlooking at least
three-fourths of them. But, If he wishes
to appreciate the place thoroughly, let
him, if only once, "do the park as
thoroughly as ne does the museum, and
he will return enraptured with the extra
ordinary variety and beauty of all the
labyrinthine tickets, each one of which
has cachet of its own. In some there
is as much wildness as in an English
park, while all are embellished by some
artistic work of intrinsic value.
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MEMPHIS TENN: THURSDAY EVENING. AUGUST / 1872

cal man of the party, after all hands
had taken in the situation, inquired if
Ward was agoin' to make that there
location2" The undaunted Olympian
calmly rspiied that he was, and to the
universal amazement set forth, hand
over hand, on the slender wire, the
length Of which was SO great that what
he undertook seemed totally impossible.
A roar of derision followed the gym
nast's departure, but presently fears for
the safety of fellow-creature fearfully
suspended over the raging waters begot
better feeling Il he fell, he must almost
certainly perish. The river was tearing
along at a tremendous rate, and, what
with the width and the velocity of the
current, the strongest swimmer would
have no chance with it. Some
of the miners ran down the
bank, far below the wire, hoping to
find boards or ropes to thrust into the
stream to increase Wards chance of
saving himself when he should fall. He
had now arrived at near the middle, and
suddenly he paused, hanging fifty feet
above the water. The blood of the
spectators chilled with horror. 1t was
evident the man was exhausted, and
must soon drop into the river. He hung
straighter and straighter, and at last one
arm dropped nerveless by his side.
There was groan of sympathy, and all
eyes strained at the coming catastrophe.
Suddenly the "0lympian acrobat,
with yell of Hoop, lal" sprung to
the top of the wire and stood there calm
ly on one leg. Had his Satanic Majesty
Unexpectedly presented himself to the
gaping miners they could not have been
more astonished Immediately after,
Ward executed hornpipe on the wire,
hung off by one foot, then by his chin,
and cut divers other astounding capers,
each more incredible than the other.
jerusalem at last burst from one
honest miner, Of wider showshop expe-
rience than his fellows" Dern my skin
eff it amt that circus actor see down to
Frisco" Ward went on his way to To-
cate" rejoicing. OF course the returns
of the new ledge were of speculative
richness, and of couse all the California
papers ring with the fame of the agile
gentleman who "does the Zampil. "
Such is the advantage in auriferous
countries of being an "0lympian aero.
bat" 1t is the happy fate of California
to outstrip all other regions, and GER
tainly Blondin, in all his glory, never, in
its practical results, got on to string
to such good purpose as this.
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The Romance OF photography.

We often take picture of young
man, then Of young lady, sometimes a
group of two; then the bride in her we'd
ding dress with its long train; then in
due time the baby, first in its long
clothes, then in its short ones, then in
his first pants, then as he goes away
from INA" to boarding school, when he
comes home in the school uniform, when
he cultivates his first mustache and whis-
kers, and again his girl, and again on
through the same routine. So you see
the romance.
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The rrnn.it orVenu..

The members Of the commission TO
supervise the expenditure of the appro-
priation made by Congress for the obser-
vation Of the transit Of Venus in 1874,
held their first meeting in Washington
on July 22d, aud agreed upon q plan Of
action. Such portion Of the preparatory
work as can be done at the United States
Naval Observatory has already been
commenced, and considerable progress
has been made in the mathematical cal
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Ror Represcntatfve.

JOHN OVERTON, JR., is. a candidate to
represent Shelby county In the Lower House
Of the Legislature. subject 10 the action Of the
primary meetings Of July goth. ll5 to
JAMES M. HARRIS is a candidate to rep
resent Shelby county in the Lower House Of the
Legislature, subject to the action of the pri
mary meetings Of July Goth.
JOSEPH BARBIERE is a candidate for
Representative in the Legislature, subject to
tions, July Goth. ~
S.R. CANNON is candidate to represent
Shelby county in the Lower House of the Leg
islature, subject to the result Of the primary
elections to be held the 10Th Of July instant.
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culations. The Commission consists of
Rear Admiral Benjamin f. Sands,
Of the United States
Naval Observatory; Professor Joseph
Henry, Secretary of the Smithsonian
Institution; Professor Benjamin F.
Pierce, Superintendent Of the United
States Coast Survey, and Professor Will
liam Harkness and Simon Newcomb, of
the United States Naval Observatory.
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hereby announce myself an INDEPENDENT
candidate for the Office of TAX CoLLECToR or
SHELBY COUNTY, subject to nothing but the
ballot. box. Election. Angus, 1st.
l2lt HENRY NJ. L0EW ENSTINE.
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FOR SALE.

IDA CITY IS SITUATED ON LONG IS
i land, 35 miles from New York city. the
Long Island railroad running centrally
through Ida City, Lots there are hereby, Of
fered for sale on the following terms: Fifty
dollars each, on credit of ten years. paya-
BILE in ten annual instalments-say IS % per
year on each lot. The parties owning the
above property propose to sell TO the Southern
people one-half Of the lots, say 1000. on tbs
above terms, without interest. The East
River Bridge is now in process of construc-
ton, connecting Manhattan Island, upon
which New York is situated. with Long Is
land.
This is good opportunity for any person of
this section of country to invest small sums
in the purchase Of these lots. Terms are
easy, and within the reach of all. Property
on Long leland will rapidly increase in value
as soon as East River Bridge is completed.
Map Of the City Of Ida can be seen, and
full information given, upon application being
made to HY. F0NTAINE,
responding Secretary,
No. 19 Madison street,
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To the Peaple Of Tennessee.

I'm RESPONSE TO THE EXPRESSION
of q popular DESIRE sufficiently general
and influential to control my actien in the
matter, | hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office Of Judge of the Supreme
Court, mado vacant by the resignation of
Hon. II. A. R. Nelson. Election first Thurs
day in August next y BsCOukE
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To fho PeopIe of Tennessee.

In response to the. call of many leading
citizens Of the tate, hereby announce my
self as n candidate for the Office of Judge of
the Supreme Court, made vacant by the resig-
nation of Hon. 4. A. X. Nelson. Election
first Thursday in August next. h
ROBERT MoFARLAND.
Morristown. Tenn. 2O-te
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For Constable.

To the Voters of the Fifteenth. Civil District:
of Constable of the Fifteenth Civil District of
Shelby county. which includes Chelsea. Elcc-
ton August |, 1872. :
ll4-te GEO. j.. WILLIAMS.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.


We are authorized to announce a. T.
LACEY, ESQ, as n candidate for Congress,
subject 10 the action of the Democratic Con
rrcasioual Convention. 1l4-te
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j. HARVEY MATHES is a candidate for
reelection to the office of Privilege Tax Col
lector for Shelby county. subject to the Demo-
cratic Convention. .47-te
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A CARD.

A LII LETTERS AND INQUIRIES IN
n reference to Ida City and the purchase and
sale Of lets should be addressed to by. Fon-
taine. Corresponding Secretary. No, II Madi-
son street, Memphis, Tenn. The title to the
property Is perfect in me, and the ADVERTISE
ment and maps published correctly represent
the value and attractions Of the place.
II9fl JACOB THOMPSON.
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GEORGE A. MATHES. of Someryille. is
hereby announced as a candidate for Floater
TO represent the counties of Fayette and
raj Assembly, subject to the action Of the pri-
mary elections in Shelby, on the 10th inst, and
the Democratic Floterial Convention. ll8-te
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INSURANCE.
No. 3s4 Front Street,
DIR. HINsON

HAS LATELY PROCURED AN INSTRU-
ment that removcs-the disintegrated pOr
ton Of the teeth with comparatively no pain,
and il Is well worthy Of attention, and can ac-
complish with il more in one hour than for
meriy in three. Give him a call and your
teeth shall be more perfectly plugged and for
less money than ever before.
S. HINS0N, Dentist.
1O6-lM Office and dwelling. 2S3 Main g.
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JACK DOYLE, Democratic nominee, is a
tion August lst. "a ~ SO I'd >
No Politics In Local Onices.-I am
an independent candidate for Sheriff of Shelby
county. If elected shall appoint the best
men can get as deputies. Win strive to do
my duty to the peope of this county. The
while | am sheriff. If consistent with your
views, will be glad to have your support.
Yours with respect,
40-te A. p. CURRY.
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For Jndre OF Chnncery Court.
For Privilege Tax Collector.

SAM'L P. WALKER is the nominee of the
of the Second Chancery Court, 6i-te
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DISTRIBUTION.
Worth Your Attention

A Farln Of forty (40l acres, with House, Barn,
Stock and Carriages. valued at......-.--..slO,O0g
With Cash Premium of..........-........-..- 1OUOO
First Premium. 900
Ten building lots, valued at........s sou per lot
With Cash Premiums Oi-..-........-.... 100 each
Ten Premiums. 1880 each
Thirty-three fine building lots as premiums,
valued at $500 each. The entire property To-
Gated in the suburbs Of New Haven, Ct. NOO
shares at IS each: half shares, $3.50; quarter
shares. sl.25, are offered. and will remain on
sale until July 30th. The premiums will be i'm
mediately awarded. This Is not lottery. but
a cash sale Of property rapidly rising in value.
Ten per cent. discount on orders for ten OF
more shares. Shares sent by mail on receipt
of price. For agencies, shares. or further in
\. y. HENRY. Agent,
Lock HOx So. New Haven, Ct.
S5-li9-eod
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For County Trustee

A. WOODWARD is a candidate for re-elec
tion to the office of Trustee Of Shelby county
subject to the action of the Democratic
County Convention. est 2j-t
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DOCKS BOUND AND MANUFACTURED.
ID from a PAMPHLET to the FINEST BOOK in
the country, the Eastern market not excepted
in quality or price.
Fine Blank hooks n Speciality.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-06-28
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

In Salem, Mass yesterday, Mr.. II. A. Sher-
wood we-known etiren cut his throat
-. The Indians threaten hOstilities in the Sewer
region, Utah. and the miners are aiming themselves
The assessment roll of the State of California
aggregates immense increase. The valuation Of former
years remains
-. The first number of The Daily Utah Mining
Journal evening paper issued in sa Lake CITY yesterday II
will be the organ Of the Genhles
THE steamship California, recently ashore in
the Gu Geo hitherto reported total lO has got o. The
steamer idaho got of some days ago
-. During a recent severe thunderstorm the Hon.
$4,000 believed they died from the effects Of the lighting
THE American schooner J. III. Nickerson, con-
dsuned Vice Admiralty Court At HALIFAX g. for violating the
fishery laws sold sbore Fday by the SHERIFF add Knocked
doua 10 the Government al S2C6l
The Miller Mine in the American Park Mining
District Utah. HILL has changed hands The record of
b. Mr. Aspnvall for nne;y-odd thousand dollars
-. The Ohio River Improvement Commissioners,
meeting Cincinnati Yesterday morning, adopted resolution
Of that fund the importance Of using
made for the improvement Of the Ohio River the last
Congress for the Of distractions and improvement Of
navigation only
The State Dental Association at Albany, yes
teuAy elected the following named ooen President Dr. G. A. Marvin
Dr. Charles Barnes Of Syracuse Ireaef Dr. HAYES
Eewfork Corresponding Secretary Dr. Freeman Of Buffalo
Cenor.-second District Dr. C. d. COok Of Brooklyn Filth District
Dr. Palmer Of SYRACUSE Permanent Members Drs W. Anson
Perry Harvey G. Moaroe j. 4. Austin and A. eBoOks
The Convention then adjourned ssas dts
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THE REFORM CAMPAIGN.

urnGE DAVIS RETIREs FROM THE CONTEST.
Cmc,Go. June 27.-The following is copy Of
hs letter sent by the Hon. David Davis to the Pres
dcnt Of the Columbus Convention. declining the
nominaton for President
BLOOMINGTON, June "a, 1872.
ya Hon E. NJ CHAMBERLAIN, President Columbus Con-
ne,fion Boston, Mass.
nv DEAR SIR: The National Convention OF Labor Re-
,rers on the 22d OF February last honored me with
oraion az their candidate for the Presidency HaV-
ng regarded that movement the initiation of policy
aud purpose TO unite the various political elements
m compact opposition, consented to the
me- of my name before the Cincinnati Convention where
a distinguished citizen Of NewYOrk was nominated
Under these circumstances deem 1t proper TO rere ap
olutcly from the Presidential contest anc tnus eaVe
she friends who were generous enough to offer me their
voluntary support free to obey their convictions OF duty
unfettered by any supposed obligation
svmpathzng earnestly with all Just ana proper meas
mrs nv which the condition Of labor may be elevated
and improved, am with great respect your Fellow
~,,I..r DAVID DAVIS.
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GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.I

GENEVA, Thursday, June q, 1872
The Tribunal of Arbitratisa reassembled in the
Hotel de Vile at IL o'clock this morning, and re-
NAMED in session until o'clock this afternoon A
communication was made in close sitting, and Sc
crecy was agreed to be preserved for another "a
hours. The Tribunal adjourned until tomorrow
morning at II o'clock, when decisive and favorable
communication ia expected. The Arbitrator, who
were stopping at hotels have left them and gone to
private apartments. The English representatives
reached the sitting with voluminous collection OF
papers, showing that question Of fact would sue
coed a question of form.
The Arbitrators upon quitting the council room,
appeared in excellent humor, and were joking
among themselves. During the session OF the III
bunal the telegraph was in requisition almost con-
tinualy. ,o-o
A special dispatch from Geneva contains the fol-
lowing: Lord Tenterden, the British Agent yes
terday received the reply Of his Government to the
last dispatch received by Mr.. j. c. Bancroft Davis,
the American Agent, from Secretary Fish. 1t is
possible that the final sitting of the Tribunal of
Arbitration will be held on Friday morning"
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American Government could revive those claims
which were now relinquisbed was point OUTSIDE Oh
the immediate issue in dispute for the last hVe
months. If Mr.. Disraeli meant whether America
could raise them again under the Treaty oil WASH
ington he (ir. Gladstone) answered unequiyocaiiy'
mo-" America had not signifed nor intimated any
such idea. He believed there was no difference OF
opinion among the AIbitratOrs and the agents OF the
two Governments that the Treaty OF WASH
ngton was an effectual bar against the revival OF
the indirect claims. This announcement was re-
ceived with great cheering by the members
In reply to an interrogatory Of Mr.. huntz' MI.
Gladstone said the proceedings Of the Tribunal of
Arbitration on all other matters connected with the
Treaty of Washington would probably be conducted
exactly as though no controversy touching the ind-
rect claims had ever arisen.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
FRANCE.

TURBULENT DEMONSTRATIONS AT BORDEAUX
THE TREATY FOR THE EVACUATION OF
FRANCE TO BE SIGNED TO-DAY.
PARIS, Thursday, June q, 1872
"Ragabas," the play of NJ. Victoren Sar-
dou which, upon representation in this city last Feb
ruary gave rise TO considerable excitement the Radicals
alleging that it was libeous earcature OF the ultra
Republican party in general and NJ. Gambetta in par
cuar was presented in Bordeaux last night and again
caused disorder. So violently did the audience mani
fest their dsapprova of the performance that the gems
darrnes compelled to interfere and arrest num-
Der Of persons, when order was restored.
The Garde Repubcaine Band which is now participant
ing in the International Peace Jubilee at Boston, has
been authorized by the President Of France to visit
Chicago.
1t is expected that Count Won Arnm and President
Theirs will, Friday, sign the treaty providing for
anticipating the time for the liberation OF French terri
tory from occupation by German troops. The result OF
the negotiations will be communicated to the Assembly
on Monday. by President Theirs, who will demand au-
tborty to conclude loan raise the necessary funds
to make the payments provided for in the Treaty.
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CUBA.

CUBANs SAID TO HAVE SURRENDERED TO THE
sPANIARDs AND HUNTED UP THEIR COM
PANIONs FOR EXECUTI0N-THE CAPTAIN-
GENERALS RESIGNATION NOT ACCEPTED.
HAVANA, June 26.-Pepillo Gonzales, who
lately surrendered to the Government went with his Off
GERS and detachment Of Spanish troops TO the Interior
and captured Cuban Majors Francisco Dago and An
tonic Echemenda Lieut. Jose Aguera and six OF Garcia
men. Echemendia and Diago were executed. jose
ARuera the father OF the Lieutenant, surrendered the
following day with eight men, bringing 81 rifles Both
the Agueras have joined the spaniards, and Will
probably initiate the lother Cuban officers In hunt
ing up their late companions for execution. The
indignation OF the Havana Cubans is very great,
owing 10 the detection OF Gonzales. Vim
cente Garcia being almost inutiZed. Capt. Aglilera
saws that Garcia and sxyve men have gone to santi
ago Cuba having become disguised with the conduct
OF some of his subOrdnates Emilan ARuero, friend
and lately companion Of Ignacio AgTamonte has or;
ganized company OF fifty surrendered insurgents, and
taken the field against IgnaciO Agramonte His column
has attacked Acostas column. The issue OF small bank
notes failed make the premium gold decline. The
Danards continue TO send large out Of the coun-
trv thus keeping up the gold premium. No answer has
been received from Madrid relative 10 General
Vamasedas resignation, but telegram from the Min
lister Of War indicates that 1t is not accepted.
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sPEcULAT1oNs FROM WASHINGTON.
DECISION FAVORABLE TO THE UNITED STATE


A DECISION FAVORABLE TO THE UNITED STATES
EXPECTED.
WASHINGTON, June 2.-The following is from to-
days Morning Chronicle, Of which Senator Harlan,
member of the Committee on Foreign Relations Is
part proprietor and an editorial contributor: Dis
patches from England, expressing the fear enter
tanned there that the Geneva Board will make an
affirmative decision on the American claims for
direct damages, are known In this city to be we'll
founded In fact the Administration has for some
months past been well satisfied that Mr. Staempfie,
the Swiss Arbitrator as well Baron d. Itajuba, the
Brazilian member, strong believers In the justice
of the claims These gentlemen, with Mr.. Adams
constitute majority of the Board Among the
claims which are TO be regarded as Of direct char
acter, win probably be that for the equipment and
maintenance of cruisers on our part"
Official information has been received here from
Geneva that the British Government, having ac-
cepted the declaration of the arbItratOrs that the
claims for indirect damages not involving money
consideration are not subject for consideration by
them, Lord Tenterden to-day formally withdrew
his motion for an adjournment Of the Tribunal, and
then filed the British argument accordingly. Now
that the indirect claims have been disposed of to the
satisfaction of both Governments, the other busl-
ness before the Tribunal will be considered.