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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-01

A dozen Of these quaint Bohemian oddities
can be purchased tor the cost OF one elaborate
bonnet, 80 even an extensive assortment Of them
~ not ruinous.
does not really commence here until the first
OF July. the preceding operations are merely
visitors, guests en royase, and families consist
ing or papa and mama, nurse. and children.
who wish 10 get established before the rush
commences, and are permanent for the
whole or part Of the summer.
In some respects this preparatory period IL
preferable to the later gaiety. One feels al
most the right of discoverer to the beauty and
The grandeur OF the ocean, which can be en-
joyed absolutely or only shared by those who
claim kinship I'm the love Of its mysteries
There is delicious sense of rest ami quiet: and
material comforts, which is hardly possible ~
all at once.
But the approaches of the grand campaign
are beginning TO make themselves felt. hun
dred or 30 trunks have arrived, Of the usual
Ssratogian dimensions The band has come
down and commenced its morning. midday
ana evening strains of tender and martial mu-
sic; fountains spirting up wate- and sending
out the color and fragrance OF odorous
mowers have been placed IN the dining-room
ana entrance hall; last, but not least, Miss Flora
herself, with an entirely new wardrobe, came
IN state yesterday, in travelling dress of en-
broidered crepe dc chine over a skirt with innu-
merable small nounces, and made a brief APP
pink silk, ruffied with alternate silk and gauze
ana mounted otherw se with tablier fapron) of
Chantelly gsuZe, tied at the side with brOsd
deeply fringed sash ends
Queenly Miss Floral How good il Is TO see
her after all. IL L were a man should adore
her. Her white hands; her real diamonds; her
conee colored laces; no sham about ker. She
thinks she ought TO have the best-that the best
was made for her, and her mission Is TO display
the finest results Of mans handiwork, upon the
supreme result Of Gods handiwork-a beauti.
full woman.
When she came into breakfast this morning
stopped eating TO admire her. No 1sshOp''
goods; no stun, white Victoria lawns, with their
abominable, coarse embroidery, but the softest
null, gathered into founces upon the under
skirt and inttrsected with lines of lace inser-
ton, lined with blue ribbon-a knot of the same
color, fastened here and there, at the throat ami
waist, In not too great proportion, and her
Gainty, crystal watch pendant from her belt
Maligned Flora McFlimsey! What would the
world be, and especially, what is Long Branch
without thee and thy adherents? Adreary waste
Of sand and water.
Au rcyoir. JENNIE .JrNR
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ROCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, VA.
OPEN JUNE IsT, 1873.

Tbs fsyorie and celebrated Watering place will
oncr additional attractions this season. It& A
Possesses q magnificent Ball Room, fine yTHAV
fhiiard Rooms, Bowling Alley for ladies' S..5d l
and Tor gentlemen, and a superb CroQuet GrOuni
Virginia.
The waters OF these special Spring either cure or
efeaiiJ relieve mos cases of ScrOfula, incipient
Consumption, Chr mic Brochitis, Chronic LarYn-
gItiss Chrome PnuemOnia, Chronic DyEDep5ia,
Chronic DiarTho-a, Chronic Dysentery. They are
also great value IA those affections which are D.
etfiai 20 the female Constitution, and an apu
zer, tonic and general restorative they are psr-
hap@, unriyalled amongst mineral waters Tha
Proprietor has provided fer the lawns and ball room
nrst-Class band Of music, and in general all the
sources Of amusement and recreation USUALLY found
a. our best summer resorts sill De at the command
OF the guests at ROCkBRIDGE ALUM. The place
IL within from eleven 10 thirteen hours Of Rich
mold W ash ngton, Baltimore, etc, by rail, all in
daylight Passengers leave the cars Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad at Goshen Depot, and new
ard elegant stage Coaches, passing RAPIDLY over a
smooth and level road Of only eight les, set down
the visitors at the Springs to tea
JAMES A. FRAZIER, Proprietor
DR. j. =. DAVIS, % TIE University, Resident
hhysieianj A r DOOM, Once Manager; s. n
AILLES, Once Manager.
~ The water for sale by COLEMAN & ROC
Eks, Baltimore.
Descriptive pamphlets sent free on application.
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The ranking privilege expired by statutory
limitation yesterday, and the clerks and labor
ers in the document rooms at the Capitol have
been working necessarily for weeks past to get
of all documents possible before the change.
Over 100 bags of documents were shipped from
the Capitol before O'Clock yesterday after
neon, and we mt off in the mails last night. No
free matter as deposited in the post office after
O'Clock. Senators have been very fortunate,
the full supply Of documents for all, or very
nearly all Of them, having been gotten of be-
fore that hour. Of the members Of the House
nearly all been sent off. Most Of the documents
belonging to the other members are still at the
Capitol. Among the documents which will be
the report last winter. The Senate at the extra
session ordered few copies, on which postage
win have to be pad, ba. they have not been
kce Win proceed with the work Of printing all
the regular documents ordered by either
house, and by the first Of December next, when
vaults Of he House wing Of the Capitol prob
ably 16o,000 volumes awaiting some disposition.
Members in writing here the last few days in
reference 70 their documents, ccntinIe To- ex-
viii be restored, some say within thirty days
after the meeting Of Congress. Several MEM
bers have written that on inquiry Of the post
the circulars sent out by the Postmaster Gen.
eral requesting postmasters to obtain signatures
to petitions for the abolition Of the ranking
privilege were regarded - In the nature OF an
ofbcial order, and the postmasters considered
that their positions we're perhaps dependent
upon . prompt and hearty compliance. The
departments have all received their Official
postage stamps, and were using them to-day.
The Treasury department has organised . corps
Of city messengers for its own use, which will
deliver letters and packages twice daily. This
win result In great saving Of postage, rs the
CORE spondence between the Treasury aud the
other executive departments 10 very heavy. ~
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NEW YORK, July 1.-An sales OF gold have
been At lI5k 70 lis !, with rates on gold loans
of 1 20 81 tor carrying. Fereign exchange is
down : for nominal rates, with business at a
concession Of about h on the revised rates.
The money market is easy at 3a5 for call loans.
Prime mercantile paper is scarce, and sells az
6a7. Government bonds are steady at a frac-
tional decline; the latter lie owing 70 lower gOh
board was - 600 new South Carolinas, aApriI
and October" at 20s. In the stock market
two active stocks have been Pacific Mail AMI
Union Pacific, the former having fuctaated
between S5& and 34k and Union Pacific be-
tween IS and "a \. The remainder Of the list
has been dull and steady
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Fatal Termination Of the New Or.
leans Duel.

NEw ORLEANS. July IA private dispatch
from Bay st. Louis states that a duel was
fought near Montgomery station this morning,
between ex-Judge VIM. II. Cooley and X. Il.
khett, jr., Of the FicaysRe, In which Cooley was
killed NJ the second shot. The difkealty grew
out Of an article published in the P,cayuse,
headed Hawkins yersus the Picdygne," and
Tunes OF the 9Th ult. Col. Rhett WAS not
touched. IL Is understood that Rhett WAS the
challenging party. The duel was fought with
oubie-barreled shot-guns loaded with ball;
distance, forty PAGES.
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ST. JOHNS, n. b, june 30. The United
States man-of-war Juniats arrived here to-day
after run Of five days and eighteen hours from
New York. She will take in an extra supply OF
coal and provisions for the Tigress. Her bows
wise fitted for q cruise 90 Disco, the ice beng
still thick. It is thought she will be ready in a
few days, and will probably proceed TO Upper
naylk, circumstances permitting. News Is
generally believed that the Posaris and crew
are safe, locked up in the ice all the winter.
The ice IL now breaking up. The Juniats will
await the Tigress At Disco. Al are wen on
board.
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TEIEGnAAB 10 FHB RAR
This Afserseses DaspascAss.
ASSOCIATED PRhss RIRoBrs.


Rev Nsrk Nssea.
TnE BtlLiARps rKvKR-
,eSsed Gs":s ~ .ss e sss ne e. es ss.
pionshtp cup. ubas~y hasSalso issued q chal-
s,,nss me-. 70 tls ehaSpass g ths world, and says
Der isth nert until june IS, iz 4. during which
time he win be ~ the dispcsttion OF any billiard
player for match Of one thoussnd points
fm s,cc aside, or ss much more ss iis opponent
may elect
TO IN nnsxsrsScsD TO pkArH.
the murder Of David barry, and sentenced 70
be hanged August ID, the ssme wear win ne
resentenced to-day, the court Of appeals, on a
the court belos. The ex-governor. ft Il said, wishes
60 commute the sentence % impri-onmedt for
lie, but counsel have heretofore declined 20
accept siemescy, urging that no higher verfict
should have been retur ned than manslan shter
IN the second degree.
Two GANGS OF ooLokKp MEN
have begun work under the city government
pCsDES, rRKRKs & CO., TVS LACE INroRrrRs
deny all intention % deffaud the government
sssernne that the charges have been trumpet
MP by former clerk OF the house and thew
intend 20 contest the matter IN the courts AMI
not compromise. Per contra. Deputy Collec-
tor Phelps expresses the belief that the alleged
irregularities wall justify claim Against the
house Of SLED, 900. Several cases OF goods were
seized yesterday, and the officials Are invest
eating other cases Of alleged irreguiaritie'
An KAsrERLY RAIN
commenced about 3 O'Clock this morning, anu
continues steadily.
THB BALLOON VOYAGE TO EuRoPE
Work will he commenced SATURDAY upon the
mammoth balloon In this city BY Messrs. WISE
~ Donaldson, under the auspices of the Grafh-
ic company, 90 make an arial VOYAGE 20 fu-
rope. The expedition will start about the 20,h
of August.
TIE TRIAL or FRANK wALvoRrH
was resumed to-day. DIR. j. p. Ga -ape, OF the
Utica lunatic asylum, testified O. he effect OF
ertiersy uron the human fac, aes and on
b. ing questioned relative 20 IN, condition OF
the prisoner, the doctor oOntinuei his testimo-
ny relative 20 epilepsy At great myth, which
closed the testimony for the a. fence. The
prosecution then commenced 7, suttal testi-
mony. Francis Street testified - employing
deceased about year; never hea "A him swear
nor saw him drunk. Henry Lang and Henry
Alderman testified similarly. Two others fol-
lowed in the same manner. The district attor
ney offered the book Beverly" written by
decreased, as evidence, but the court ruled il
out Recess.
THE COUPONS
OF the first mortgage bonds Of the Union Paci-
hc railroad were not paid to-day, owing 10 a
notice nom the treasurer 20 postpone such pay
ment until the Sd inst
SENTENCED TO BE HANGED.
David Murphy, Tor the murder OF David
Barry, whose sentence was once set aside was
to-day resentenced 20 be hung on Friday, Au-
gust sth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-01

RFssIAs DESIGNS ON The EAsT-The
Khan OF khiva, as il appears, after twelve At
temptS at more favorable terms, which, il was
supposed. were with '.treacherous intent" has
Internationally surrendered To General Kauf-
mann, commanding the advanced column OF
the Russian army OF invasion and occupatiOu
This means the annexation with khiva of the
whole of Turkistan to Russia, and the extern
sion of the Russian railway system projected
for Central Asia, via the ancient OKus river 20
the mountain barriers of HindOstan and by a
branch line to the frontiers OF the Chinese en-
pire. Thus Russia is clearing the way for the
march of civilization into the hitherto isolated
and unapproachable regions made famous in
history by Timour the Tartar and Genghls
khan.-N y. Herald
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Guard against Cholera.

Cu0fFTus
II IL ws II known that il proper remedy Ia iBstan-
tareously taken in q Of Asatc Cholera, or even
Cholera Morbus kindred plants, tn patient 10
much reliev ed and IL happens unfreQ uenty that
such timely dsses prove of ncalculable service In an
ultimate esre. / do not wish to be understood rs
advising not to call In physician at the earliest
possible moment, as such q course is imperatively
necessary bu' sometimes physician can not be had
we Row prepare NATTAN'S CHOLERA SPECIE
&c, a strong, active, and efficient remedy, calcu-
lated for such here stated and which every
well conducted family should have on hand or i'm
Eediately procure. During 1866, while the chelers
was raging quite severely in Brooklyn, N. T., was
employ ed there, and IL found that this Specific
did great service, being nuch better than Sguibbs
Mixture and Sun Cholera Cure, both Of which were
tried. Ii will also give Immediate relief and cure
Cholera Morbus, Collie, Cramps. Dysentary, Diar-
rhea and all disorders usual at this season. Full
direct ions accompany each vial.
To be had only OF
ARTHUR NATTANS, Druggist,
je9tr Corner Of ID and ID streets northwest.
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NEW YORK. July l.-Atthe hanging Of Aaron
lima, yesterday, for a gross outrage on q little
white girl, the knot slipped, and full twenty
five minutes elapsed before the heart ceased to
beat. While the body was hanging the sheriff
admitted boys, who gathered about the Jail TO
witness the spectacle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-01

ATTEMPTS TO PROVE YouNG WALwoRTH
1NsANE.-On the opening of the Walworth trial
yesterday Afternoon, Mrs. Walworth continued
her testimony, showing that her late husbands
mind had been affected since 1865. Gen. Harden
and Frank Harden, brothers Of Mrs. walworth,
testified To the excellent character of the pris-
oner. Gen. Harden related particulars Of an
attack made on him by Mansfield I. Walworth
at the Hoffman House In New York. walworth
drew a pistol and threatened to shoot him
This was while Mrs. walworth was seeking a
divorce. The evidence Of two schoolm asters
or the prisoner tended to prove that he had oc-
casional fits Of mental alteration. Other testi-
mony was given as to the singular condact OF
the prisoner on various occasions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-01

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30.-The officers OF the
Giant Powder Company, In this city, say they
have ascertained definitely that the terrible
disaster in Virginia City was not caused by the
explosion Of Giant powder but of nitro u ycerine
with which they think Won Bokklen and Others
were experimenting at the time Of the explosion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-01

THE STEAMER FORTUNE will sail from An
napolis to- morrow with the class of cadet engi
neers for the annual summer cruise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-01

THE NAVAL EXAMINING BOARD have recon
mended for promotion to the grade Of captain
Commanders Jonathan Young and VIM. T
Trixton.
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FOURTH OF July EXCURSION
MOUNT vERNON-rwo TRIPS.

MOUNT yERNON-TwO TRIPS.
sTEAMER ARROW, Capt. FRANK HOL-
aGTSF HRkNoS Sa 6S JOY iSf lFiPis
leaving 7th street wharf lO o'cIOckScs17xx01sk
a m end 49, p. m, sharp. Returning, will leave
Mount Vernon at p. and .. m. returning to
Washington at $50, giving families opportunity
to spend whole day at this beautiful place.
Round-trip tickets 81; children half price.
Ample police arrangements have been made. as
to insure good order lyl-2r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-01

TIE APPOINTMENT Of Medical Director Jos
II. Beale to be chief Of the medical bureau OF
the navy, has been determined upon.
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THE PLYMOUTH CHuRcH soAxpAL-TAe r.

TIE PLYMOUTH CHURCH SoANDAL-TKs Re-
ported {nuestiaation.-A report has been current
during the last two or three days TO the effect
that the investigating committee OF Plymouth
Church is about 20 begin an examination into
the truth Of certain charges preferred against
the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher by Henry G.
Bowen and Theodore Tilton. There are sew
ersl inaccuracies in this report. In the first
place the so-cslled investigating committee is
not an investigating committee az all, but Is
composed simply Of the church officers or direc-
tors. Any charges against . member OF the
congregation would necessarily come before
thee gentlemen, but no positive action has a.
yet been taken In the matter referred 20.
IL il true that the church officers recently held
. meeting, during which VIM. r. West sub
mittfd for their consideration certain charges
OF Islander against Mesrs. Bowen and Tilton,
but the Indictment Was considered 70 be Alto
eethef 100 general, and the meeting refused 10
discuss them until they were made more specific.
Thus the mstter stands q present; no time has
been appointed for the mart meeting, and IL Il
not absolutely certain that second meeting on
thsx subjsct VII Be hsid. AZ al sventa, Ii l.
inProbsbie that any Immediate investigation
Vii TAKE pace, Z. ne grsassf nnnber Of the
summer mpnths--E u Poss. sod ~.
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FOURTH OF JULY EXCURSION
TO GLYMONTI
THE ELEGANT STEAMERS CITY OF ALIEN
ANDRIA AND MAXASET

Will make trips down the beautiful Potomac to Gly-
mont on the 4ih Of July, leaving ac-
cOrdlne to the following schedule of he Sa5e-N
hours: Leave W Arlington, from FOO ffK1Eerz7.zs
OF Ith street, Of and a. m; and p IN. Return
ing: leave Gil mont at /, 4, and pm.
The grounds at GlymOnt now in the hands of
Mr.. GEO. A. SHEkELL, well known aud ex-
PeTIenced Caterer who is prepared with every facil
lty 70 render visitors comfortable and furnish them
with all the substaCtials and Deicacies OF the
son; Tue arTsp genents are now Rerfscted and all
l-hec, with String Band for Dancing. and gJod order
viii be maintained by concert Of action bstween The
CITY police epGythe Sheriff Of Charles countv. Mi
RouIo trip so cents iiyi.9,
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IN HAMPTON ROADS. - The Navy depart
ment has received intelligence that the U. s
gunbOat Nipsic and the Shawmut arrived Al
Hampton Roads yesterday.
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INTERNAL REvENUK-The receipts from this
source to-day were SOS, 16l.24.
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THE NEW SYsTEM.-The War department
to-day received and are distributing to the
va ious bureaus letter balance scales, rendered
necessary for psblic use by the abolition Of the
frankng privilege.
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EXCURSIONS, PIC MICS, &c.

ID C-NIC
Il FOR THE BENEFIT
ST. AIMS CATHOLIC CHURCH, AT TEN
NALLYTOwN.
Will be given at Mr. Green's woods, intersection Of
WoOdley Lane and Rockville Turn JFTNa
pix. y on the FOURTH OF JULY
CoDveysnces from Georgetown will
be in attendance. Music and dancing. Tickets, %
cents jyl-9t
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METROPOLITAN DOLLAR STORE.
MORE NEW GOODsu
THEY ABE ALMOST GIVEN AWAY

LOOK AT THIS LIST:
Childrens san BJnnets and Hats, SOC.
Marseiies IL ATS, very pretty, 81.
Lawn and Lace Hats, 81.
Plaid M1sn Aprons, cover entire dress,
Wh,ts Dresses, crOssbarred muslin, 81.
Ladies white and cOlored Border Aprons 25c
+" Ruffie and Plaid Muslin do. Sc
Percale and W bite Lawn Skirt Waists, 81
Full tucked Skirts, 81.
Pulled and embroidered front Chemises, 81,
Tucked and embroidered Drawers, a.
" Tucked and Lace do, 50c.
Boys Calico Waists, Sc.
Ladies' Scotch gipgham black Sun Umbrellas, 81
- Lisle thread Z but n half G Low es 2Sc
Leather Belts, sc.
Morocco and I'm. Russian Belts, Soc.
d" Oxydized and Gilt Belt Chains, sc.
a" Wood, Painted and Linen Fans, sc.
" Fancy, Wood and Silk do, Soc.
Z" Black white and cold Silk and Vienna do,
Childrens' 6ne Linen Handkerchiefs, for Sc.
Ladies hemstitched Linen do, for 81.
nne Gause Vests, q.
Gents do. Q shirts, 81.
Striped Socks, pair for o..
Black and Fancy SILK Bows, % and 5oc.
Ladies' Bias Silk and Frineed Searfs, SOC:
BOIpleea and other styles Rufiins for the neck, Is
ExtrS AT. nd sne psnssk Towels, 3 for 81.
Splendid Hsthine Towels, and for 81 &C ,kc De.
books, you VIA nd fail 70 call on
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D. u. r.
THE CHOIR OF THE /. o. O. r. will give a
GRAND FAMILY EXCURSION to ~.
NANJEMOY CREEK, 6O miles down EA~-
the river, on FRIDAY, July fh.
The e0nimodious steamer rxpress, has been
chartered ior the Occasion, and will Ieav. Ftz-
hufh 1879 SrOuch's) 9th street wharf promptly at
eScIoek a. m and return about y. IN.
Single Tickets, 81; Children from 10 TO IL, zoe.
For sale " sEtSrripfIon only.
Subscription lists can be found at the Union Hotel,
Georgetown; kidder NcLean's, All 9TH street; A.
etockmap's, corner g. b and streets; d. MJli *
members ~ the Choir,
No Tickets will be sold at the boat
N B.-ThOse who purchase tick cts must give
their name and residence and in doing so obligste
themselves 10 take improper characters with
them; and also to conduct themselves will due pro-
priety. detective and detail Of police will be al
the to prevent roue hs from forcing theselve
al city prices. 26-7t
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TERRIBLE AsD FATAL EXPLOSION IN THE
HoosAo TuNNKL-An accident occurred in
When about four thousand feet from the east
ern portal Of the tunnel box OF giant powder,
which the regu ar mortar gang were carrying
hind the locomotive, caught fire and exploded
with terrific effect, SCATTERING the car, instant
~ killing four men, and voundins two seri-
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HEAVY DIsBERsEMRSTs.-The Sixth Audi
tors Office to-day paid ont to railroad compa-
mics and western contractors over 81 900 600 for
transportation Of mails for the quarter ending
yesterday, (June 20) This is the largest paw
ment ever made in one day by this office.
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! 0The CiDcinsati enquirer announces, pre-
Hstprely, We ,hink, that HpsAn b. Anthony d
The Presidepey, apd ''persecution" y aDagned
80 the reason. = :
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REAR ADMIRAL JAMES ALDEN, who has
been relived of the command of the European
station by Admiral A. l.. Case, viii be wholly
retired upon his return TO the United States
He was relieved from the European station I'M
der an act of Congress prohibiting the employ
ment of retired officers upon active duty.
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@sines the postal cards we're introdaced.
Of more than three hours sleep day.
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A CARD PROM HENRY WARD BERcHRR-A
Genera! Denial # he Stories about him.-Henry
Ward Beecher, in card TO the Brooklyn
Eagle, savs 81 have just returned to the city
to learn that apple alton has been made to Mrs
Victoria W oodhull for letters Of mine, supposed
20 contain information respecting certain in
famous stories against me. 1 have no objection
10 nave tbs Eagle state, In any way IL deems
tit, that Mrs. woodruff, or any other person or
persons WHO may have letters Of mine in their
possession, have my cordial consent 20 publish
them In this connection, and at this time, I
will only add that the stories and rumors which
have for some time past been circulated about
me are grossly untrue, and L stamp them, in
general and in particular, ae utterly false"
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The U. s. STEAMER FRoLIc has arrived in
New York,
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The statement OF bonds issued to Pacific rail-
road companies shows totals as follows
Principal outstanding, s64,623, SIP; interest
accrued and not yet paid 81 1873 1886; interest
paid by the United States, s1s 500 09 0 interest
repaid by transportation Of mails, "a ,223 1882
Balance of interest paid by the United States,
Sl4, 2S6, 14Q.0S.