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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-06-11
THE INTELLIoENcER

at the post Office last Thursday in its
new dress, with face washed and hair
combed, created quite o sensation,
and was hardly recognized by its best
friends; but upon reading Ifs contents
ring of their old and tried friend.
Several, heretofore not subscribers, at
once resolved to become SO, and your
number will continue to increase
here. "Presfo, cet0, change" How
the weak have arisen! how the
mighty have fallen!
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: Il you want q good set of Carpcn-
iers's tools, 50 to&.4n. Sclsfermcyfrss
may1t4t
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1 san furnish Carpenters, with a
full line of Tools. such as Planes; Braces, and
l.rits, Saws, Levels, Squares, &C., cheap ut NY
establishment, 69 Main st. J. w. ZElLER.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-06-11

C~astoria Is more than a substitute for
sCsstor Oil. II is the only safe article in existence
which is certain to assimiiate the food, regulate
the bowels, cure wind-colic and produce natural
sleep. II contains neither minerals, morphine or
alcohol, and is piessantt 10 tako. Children need
not cry and mothers may rest. jane9-Gm
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Tkcre was . ma in OUT town
Aud lac was wonarous wise.
II. had . pain from ear to car,
Another between his -yes; =
Aud when he saw he Ifa,f Cnizrra.
With all his might and main
IL. purchased Ssgr's Remedy
And fsas HE health again.
his sold by Druggists everywhere
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ADMINIsrR NoTIcE,

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of al.
minisrratioa upon the estate of Franklin
Mock deceased, ~werc-granted to the undcr-
signed BY the Probate court, OF Lafayette county,
on the ssrd day OF May, ls13.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them for allowance to the
administrator within one year after date Of said
Letters. or they may be preclnded from any ben
edt Of such estate; and II such claims be not ex-
hibited within WI yraTs from the date or said
letter., they will be Forever barred.
sdsy5 JONATHAN BROwN JONES,
Atlmlnxfrafnr ~
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EVACUATION OF RICH M0ND, VA.
BY Gen. Lie and his army, Apr. z '65,

In stxc.- tseE bees Army crossing thr
James river, the city Of Isishm6hd on Gre and
OF Art. one which should hsng in inc ,rarior OF
every Southern horne. sent ox ntaii mounted
= roller and post-tafd, on Froefpt Of - cent?,
df three lor5o cents. Address
J.C.& w. NJ. BUR ROW,
Publishers, Bristol, Tenn. +.
Agents wanted TO sell pictures, Books Charts,
&C., &C. From 81 TO SIS PER dEy can easily be
sdc. send for private terms and Catalogue.
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YOUR poL1rIcAL, coMpIEy1oN

AoSN VIA SOA1f AE-AiON
and policies of and Justice,
which You advocate, arc endorsed by
a majority of u people.
CATTLE FOR COLORADO.
112 yearling heifers, belonging to
Mr.. Rae, of Carroll county, passed
through this place last Wednesday
Ell route to Colorado.
YOUR MAMMOTH STABLE
livery men seem 10 be doing q thirty
ing business; hardly a day passes
without some of them roll into our
town under whip, carrying passen-
gers to and from u "little burg"
lam Young was here last week rig
ge,. oct in the finest two horse "out.
fit" see,. ~ this way for many a day.
A citizen " ibis place was III your
city last wees and was shown
through their stab..,; aud says ''fhc
half has never been toia concerning
their stable, horses and vehicles Of
various kinds"
The proprietor Of our livery stable,
THE ELEPHANT,
is not behind the times in point of
business he is always con the CO."
and has as much business as he can
do, every horse. buggy and other COLI
veyance are constantly out.
The %receptiOn of
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The above 2ls weekly political
newspapers includes 1853 of our oun
ty papers, of which about Is r
iNTELLIGENcERs; hence, to divide
the. remainder of the 1853 equally be-
tween the other Lexington papers,
it is quite apparent you have the
most readers. 1t would seem then
that
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Cyrus Lamboru, tue ya~lcfictorian, has the
honor Of beinsShe Irst graduate Of tho IN
stitutiou.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-19

PARTNER IN TIE COAL BUSINESS WANTED
"A With $6,00: yard favorabv loca el OH west side,
and having desirable cash trade Apply to GRiGGS.
CARLETON 4 CO., ~ Broadway.
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
Married.


CoRNwALL-PRICE.-At Trinity church, st. John,
n. b.. Canada, on saturday. september 13, by the
Rev. Dr. Costor, IRA CORNWALL Jr, OF that CITY, to
MARY ID. S., youngest daughter OF the late Edmund
DODGE MELrNY.-On "Wednesday, September
II, at the residence OF d. ": .Meltny, Esq, ire
mont, Westc.ester county, N. T.. by the Rev.
Alexander Nesbitt, AMAsA d. 7. DODGE of Wash.
ington, ID. c., to Miss MARY A. MELTNEY, Of New
York.
FAiRCHILD-Ro Thursday, Septem-
Der Is, by Rev. ], Spencer Kennard, BENJAMIN p.
FAIRchILD, Esq. to CLARA ROBINSON, both OF this
city.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Jersey City, on
Wednesday september H. at the BRIDES residence,
by the Revs z. j. Goesiing, OF New York, and
George Ewh, OF Jersey City, Mr.. GEORGE GRECO
RIrs to Miss EVA BIRkkNsTook. No cards.
Philadelphia papers please copy.
MISUNDERSTANDING Thursday, Sep
TENDER Is, at the residence OF the brides parents
BY the Rev. lyman Abbott OF Cornwall, on the
ADELE, only daughter OF j. L. Scofeld, ESQ., No
cards.
Der II, at the BRIDES residence, by the Rev. NJ F.
HOLSTER, RUTGERS r. VAN BRUNT, OF Newark, n. J.,
to LorriE w. H., youngest daughter of the late
Trembiey NJ Milford, Esq, OF Brooklyn, Z. d.
Died.
BACHE.-At Whitehouse, N. j., on Wednesday,
George L. Bache.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
IRON Memorial church, corner OF West Eleventh
street and Waverley place.
BANcRoFT.-On Thursday morning, September IS,
at eight O'Clock, J. WALLACE, infant son OF John ).
and Oceana A. Bancroft.
Funeral Friday evening, at eight O'Clock, at No.
90 McDougal street. Friends are invited.
BEAN.-On Thursday, September 1S at his resi-
dence, NO. 4o Jane street, HUGH j. BEAN, aged Al
years, months ana days.
The relatives and friends Of the family, also the
ice Consumers Company, are respectfully invited
10 attend the funera from the Free win Baptist
church, seventeenth street, near Sixth avenue,
this day. at hall-past twelve O'Clock, without fur
Their invitation. His remains Will be taken to
Franconis, n. H., for interment
BLEsSoN.-On Wednesday, September II, THOMAS
BLLssoN, native OF county Leitrim, Ireland, Ia the
3Sth year OF his age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. iS4
Third avenue, corner Thirty-third street. to-day
friday, the 10th inst, at hafpast one p M.
B0ICE--ln Jersey City, on Thursday, september
is, NELLIE FAULKNER, infant daughter OF Garrett 8.
and Jennie A. Boce, aged months ana Is days.
Funeral from parents residence No. Paulmier
place (Mercer street,, this day friday, at half
past twelve O'Clock Friends arc invited.
BRAEIFF.-On Wednesday, september IL. 1879
THOMAS BRANrrP. ST., IN the 18th year OF hts age.
Toe relatives and irienps Of the family are re-
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me mineral Of our deceased brother, Washington
n. Thurman. BY order OF

NJ Thurman. BY order of
ALEXANDER MACK Master
JAMES B. YOU'LL Secretary.
TtMKEN.-On Wednesday, September IT, Epy ARD
son OF Betti and Herman l.. Tlmken aged Is
montha -a rtarir r.t+n ~ r4i'l
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral, this friday afternoon, two
O'Clock, from the residence Of ais parents 90 Ninth
street. Hoboken, n. j.
UNDERHILL.-suddenly. at Tuckahoe, JESSE L.
UNDERHILI- in the 14th year OF his age.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend the
funeral, from the Methodist Episcopal church. at
Tuckahoe. on Saturday, 10th inst. at ha-rast one
O'Clock. Carriages viii be in attendance on arrival
OF tram which leaves Gand Central depot at IL 10
A. NJ.
vERDERy.-On Tuesday. September le, CHARLES
DEEas, son OF Marion and Minute Deems Nerdery
aged months.
rhe funeral services this friday afternoon, at
three O'Clock. at the residence OF Aev. DR.. Deems,
No 40 West Twenty second street.
VOGrs-in Brooklyn. on Wednesday, September
H. 1873 Mrs CHRISTINA ELIZA beth VoGTs, rellct OF
Claus Vogts, aged 70 years, months aud 81 days.
Relatives and friends are respectfully Invited to
attend the funeral. on Friday, l9th instant, at two
O'Clock, from the residence Of her son-n-law, VIM
Dick No l5o oOutd Ninth street BROOKLYN, II. ID.
WALyER.- On Thursday, september a., AGNES.
infant daughter OF simon and Jane WALKER, aged
mouths and days
The funeral will take place on SATURDAY., the 10th.
inst, at one O'CLOCK, lrom the residence OF her
parents, No. 30 " est rhirty-second street
WHEEfER.--ln New York, on Tuesday, september
49, JOIN L. WHEELER. late one o. the masters OF st.
Paul's school. Concord, y. H., agel SO years.
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A WIDOW, HAVING FURNITURE, WOULD LIKE
n to join lady with some means opening first
class boarding house Address NJ. A. B., box los Herald
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IN INCOME OF Sl5lN0 YEARLY, WITH AN ISFLU-
n entail position, i open to midde-sgei gentleman
at least $500 and services In the management
OF an old and desirable business of lucrative nd gentle
manly character Address ABSENTEE, Herald Uptown
IRA nrh M
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

lie AND PORTER BREWERY FOR SALE IN THIS
n ctv--A model establishments: has all the m odern
improvements il supplied with cold water from we'll,
rendering ice unnecessary makes only hrt class ales,
and has AL shed trade OF - 900 barrels
annum; the reputation OF the brewery and the ale Is
first class AMI not exceeded by III this city
elsewhere Present owner desires to retire from
business Gail on +. TWINCH, Brewers Gazette, 1876
Fulton street
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LEXANDER FRoTHlNGHAM COMPANY Or
N 2anize incorporated mpanies IN Ike investments
capitalists and others mercantile nuiac turing,
mining other erpriscs Substantial concerns and
vestment offering favorable Inducements respectfully
solicited Posse sing long cxper encc, and having estab
lished very large concerns, together with
acquaintance with capitalists in various sections Of
this country and Eurorc justified In believing
facilitiesfor commanding capital permanent in
vestment not exce!icd.
ALEXANDER FROTHINGHAM & COMPANY,
, 1873-08-23
FIRES.
Five Negroes Burned 10 Doath Near
Louisville.
Barn Struck by Lightning and
Burned in Detroit,
Fires Elsewhere.

Lou1ay11iIE, Aug. 22.-At an carly hour this
morning several frame buildings, ol!co used as
three million aouth Of tho city, wcro fired and a.
most entirely consumed. A negro named Willis,
wife, aud four chi1aron, living i'll an clubhouse,
were sqrprisel by the flames and oil burned to
death but WilllB, who is badly acorchod aud Ia
not expected to 1.-Two. Two mon wore arroBtod
to-day on suspicion Of setting fire to tho promises.
srnMar1EnD, O., Aug. 22.--Turnor, Wostfolt-
Or d Co.'a distil1ery at Northampton, Clark
County, was aot on fro aud burned to the ground
but oil othor, with fixtures and materials, was
lost. Loss estimated Mt a5, ,0t)0 ; no insurance.
Tho distilleEy will probably bo rebnilt:
Special Nspdtch to Tho Chicago Tribune.
GOSHEN, Ind. Aug. 22.-A destructive fro
b. broke * out 10 wakarusa. twelve milcs southwest
tho Bnw-mill and planing- factory Of John
bmeltzor. LoHs botwoon $1,000 md Sc, 900.
DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 22.-During tho storm
last night the lightning Bot fro to barn belong
tng to Dewitt Q. Holbrook, near the northorn
city limits. Two CONS and calves, few ehoap
alarge lot Of hny, and several hundred b,,sl1ole
q grain wore destroyed. The loss Ia $4,000 0,
, 1873-08-23
LAWRENCE, KAN.

Two Enrmcrs suffocntotl in I. Wells
Jury DiHngrcem0nt In u Libel Cnso..
Growth OF Lawrence.
Special Dfspateh to Tbs Chicago Tribune:
LAWRENCE. Kan., Aug pa and accitlont oc-
ourrod yostorday noar Junction City, by which
two brothers, Arthur md John Anderson, 1oBt
thofr lives. Ono Of them attempted to oloan ont
we'll used for Watering stock, and descended
two1ve foot to platform. Oh which tho pump
valve rested. uo was overcome by tho foul mir,
ns Is supposed, and his brother, going down to
roscue him, was also auffocatod. They wore
found by tho vito Of Arthur Anderson, who wont
to tue we'll md called them, but roooiyod no nn-
awor, aud on looking in saw thcm lying together
on tho platform. They wore eubstnnttal farm
ers, originally from noar Huntingdon, Oanada
East.
Tho libel case Of r. Il. Brooks, County Clerk
Of Douglass County, against tho Lawrence I'ri1-
ung, which hna boon Oh trial at Olathe for tho
last wook, and has o1citod good donl Of in
forest throughout tho stato, terminated to-day
In tho disagreement Of tho jury. Tho caBo viii
DO tried again.
Yesterday was tile tonth anniversary OF tho
destruction Of Lawrence by Quantron and Ills
band Of guerrillas. Every busiuess houBo was
burned except ono, and over 100 Of her oitizons,
many of them prominent business mon, inhu-
manly murdered. To-day tho city numbers
10000 inhabitants, and In ono Of tho handsomoBt
and most louriBhing towns woat Of tho His
siHsippi.
, 1873-08-23
SPRINGFIELD.

Lowering OF Rates Of transportation
to Now Yorl1.-L -LiconAes tsruntcd--Tlle
State Assessment Not Yet Complete.
Special Dfspatch TO Tho Chicago Tribune.
BPn1NarE14D. ILL.,, Aug. 22.--At conference
held hero yesterday between tho officers of the
Toledo, Wabash l. Western Railroad Company,
Mr. A. Anderson, Vico-President, Col. CollIors,
Superintendent Of the Illinois Division and AIr.
Spencer, General Freight Agent Of the line, be-
lug present, it was concluded to lower tho
through froighte to New York very materially,
md tho result WAS tho following extremely low
rates: First and second class freight, 48 conta
per 100 pounda; third aud fourth c}ass, 86 contH
per 100 pounds: special class, 80 cents per 100
pounds It ia understood that other important
chRngeH arc aoon to DO made in tho direction Of
a reform Of rates which arc supposed to be too
high.
The Board OF Railroad and Warehouse Com
miBsIonors adjourned to-day until next Monday,
without completing the revision Of their sched-
Licenno was issued today to the Chicago
Portable Track and Car Company, capital, $l10,-
900: the Earlyi!lo Manufacturing Company,
capital, 800; the Dover Manufacturing
Company, capital, $4,000; the Quincy Medical
College tho Miller Drick-hfRchne Company,
capital, $4,000; Northwestern Land and
Colonization Company. capital. 325, ,000; ; and
the Kelly Dt-AIachino Company, capital, $100, =
600. The laat throo arc Of Chicago.
Tho State Board Of EQUALIZATION meetn hore
again next Tuesday. There is yet to be heard
from the counties of Cook, Alexander, Jersey,
and Menard, and tho City Of Quincy, and the
assessments of tho State will bo complete.
These will probably 10 in by tho time tho Board
moets.
, 1873-08-23

ST. Louis, Aug. 22.-Tho now Board Of Direo-
tors Of the St. Louis Mutual Lilo Insurance
Company mot to-day and elected William J.
LOWS permanent President Of tho Company. A
committee Of four was appointed to examine tho
expense accounts OF tho Company, especially
tho Balarieh Of oicorB, with Wow to the econom-
ca1 administration Of its Affairs. A resolution
was adopted reducing tho salary Of President
from $4,000 to $4,000 per annum.
A. meeting Of tho Board and State Agents is
being hold tonight, but tho result has not yos
TRANSFERRED.
II now appears that Chas. H. Pocl and five
other old Directors wcro not present yesterday
when the now Directory was installed. They
therefore did not resign, and 1t iB alleged they
will not. There arc now understood to DO
mcmbora Of tho old Board who have not re-
siguod and who do not sanction the proceedings
Of their felloW-mombcrs.
E. A. Whitcomb filed another application to-
day, this time in the United Statos Circuit Court
to restrain O. II. pock and all other members OF
the old Directory from withdrawing from thpir
positions Us Directors Or turning ovor their
trusts to tho Bo-called now Board. Tho bill is
tho samo as filed on Thurslay in the District
Court, with tho addition that conspiracy aud
fraudulent agreement and plot is alleged
against tho old Directory, whereby the Bo-called
eeetion OF July 81 was held It also rociteH tho
fact TINT on Thursday Home OF tho old Donrd
resigned in favor Of their illegally chosen sue
ceBsora, and that others rofuaod to do 10, mud
chargoH that it these unlawful actions arc al-
lowed to proceed tho result will bo utter ruin to
the Company.
, 1873-08-23
CANADA,

Tho Facifio Scandal InvcHtfenttng
commission Moro Indignation
moctings.-Ot7tor Colonial Items.
Special D!s1otch to Tbs Chicago Tribune.
OTTAWA, Aug. 22.-sir Robert uodgoson has
boon appointed Administrator Of tho Province Of
Prince Edward Island. Tho Royal Commission
has fixed Sept. for taking evidence on
tho Pacit1o Railway charges. subpoonas to
Witnesses aro under way for delivery. Day and
Pollitte have loft tho city for the present.
Tho Prince Edward Islnnd elections tnke place
next month. Tho result az yot doubtful.
Tho Board Of Directors of tho Canada Pacific
Hallway mot hore yesterday. Tho delegation to
England made their report. It is beloved that
the Government schome has proved failure,
and that Parliament will be appealed to again.
More Indignation meetings are announced.
HAMILTON, Aug. 22.-A coal association Ia
being formed hero to overcome tho high pricos
caused BY monopoly. Leading oitizons arc
prominent In acting.
, 1873-08-23

tfon. I havo forgotten what l,ail for tho 3D.
was 81. There is probably not atl investment u
tho world that vlottls All income proportional to
this. Tho iBlantl is owned and 'inannRod by
whnt ia hore called tho portor family. b1ang
resortgJudgo Porter, TIC Surveyor f Of tic Btate
Of Now York, purchased 1t from tho Btnto for
$500. Some eay ho lad on cye to hustncsa IN
tho matter, but others insist TINT IL wns one Of
tllosc lucky transaclions which mako man rich
in spito Of himself. Tho Judge Hold hnf Of hia
interest aoon aftor 10 Ills brother, and tho two
havo owned It over sinco, In themselves and
thoir descendants. Tho income from this fittla
hpot Of ground with water around 1t iB now
thirty.seYen Thousand dollars year.
, 1873-08-23
SPAIN,

Madrid Aug. 22.-Tho Cortes hive authorized
tho prosecution by tho tribunals Of Justice of
nine deputies, who have boen arrested for
participating In tho Communist and oantonal in
BuTroctionB.
Intelligence has reached this city TINT, on tho
tho % lie 81 Don Dc Alfonso, brother Of Don Carlos.
Tho would-bo assassin, whose motive ia not
stated, Was takon and executed.
Adyices from tho North, which tho Govern
mont deem trustworthy, report that tho Callist
MADn1p, Ang. 22.-Tho Republican army
under tho command Of Gen. Sanchez Bregua,
numbering $4,000 mon, has entered Dilbon.
Tho Carlist foreon occupying the city Withdrew
without offering battle.
, 1873-08-23
WEST POINT.

Report OF tho IBonrd of Visitors to tho
Secretary of Wnr-.A Recommends
tion that Moro Tilnc be Allowed for
Ltternry Studies--I'he Practice OF
4Elanzl1ag'' utmost Entirely Erndlca-
ted.
WABn1NaroN, D. g., Aug. 22.-The Board Of
Visitors to the West Point Military Academy have
submitted their report to the Secretary Of War.
The Board consisted OF Mr. Russell Thayor,
President, A. L. Chaplin, Of Wisconsin, Amos r.
Alderman, of Georgia, Henry 3. Curtis, Of Ohio,
William r. Early, OF Virginia, J. i. Q. hlcKown,
Of Illinois, James II. Mcmillan, Of Maine, J. ".
Stevenson, Senator from Keutucky, John Sher-
man. Senator from Ohio; I. T. Poland, haproson-
tative from Indian, and 8. s. Marshall, Rep-
reseutative from Illinois.
Tho examination Of tho Board has been very
thorough, aud tho result Of their observation
partments Of the academy was extremely aatis-
factory. The zeal md ability Of tho professors,
Instructors, and thcr assistants wore oyery-
where manifest. The Board recommend that
the course Of instruction should, If possible, be
somewhat enlarged by allowing eomo time to bo
given to literary and historical atulioB, and to
exercises IN elooutiou. Tho Board are awaro
that tho object Of tho Academy is to giyo pure
ly military education, but even 4 purely military
bo complete which omts wholly its course Of In.
strlction III history aud letters. The faot
that 30 many Of the last appointoos
failed in tho literary examination Ia COM
mentod upon, and the Board tako occasion
to Bay, from their own observation on tho spot,
that this result iB due not to my undue elevation
OF tho standard Of admission, nor to any excos-
aiyo severity IN examination. but In Bome cases
to iuconaIderatonosa In making tho appoints
mants In othors to tho failure Of tho aPpointeo
to appreciate tho honor and duty to which he III
called; In few othors to lack Of facllitioa for
preliminary education, and most Of ali to want
of thoroughness III tho schools Of tho country
with respect to their primary work. The acado-
my owes to itsolf and to its Influences AZ a
uatlonaI institution on the whole syBtom Of pop
ular education to rondor md publish to the world
this honeBt yordIot. II our soliool-boartls aud
superlntonlentB aud teachers iu tho North and
South, In tho East and West, will but heed the
verdict, and uso duo diligence to correct this
groat defect, somo abiding good may come from
tho mortifying experience OF this years. oxamltl-
alton OF candidates for admission to the aoal-
cmy.
Tho Board recommend that all candidates be
summoned to tho academy QUO month boforo Ok
animation aud that instructors bc detailed to In.
struot tholn daily In tho studios upon which they
are to DO examined.
The outrageous practice Ut ."haziug" new
cadets has boen in = great measure suppressed
, 1873-08-23

Special D{spafch 70 Tie Chiea0o 7F76Hne.
LAwItENoE, KH., Aug. 22.--The body OF man
named Jnmisou, heretofore living i'll tho north
orn pnrt Of this city, was discovered By somo
boys to-day in tho Kansaa Riyor in o Rsato Of do
composition. Evidence before tho Coronor'a Jury
loads to tho belief that ho was accidentally
drowned on Tuesday last.
EyAasy1LLE, Ind, Aug. 22-Abraham Gum
berts, ono Of tho oldest jewish oitizens Of
Evansville. foil overheard from tho steamer
and vas drowned. A rumor that no had COM
mttcd suicido ia deniod by Lis confidential
fsondH. Alr. qumborta WAS for many years q
successful merchant, but within the past year ho
proyeiop that Ao committed suicide.
, 1873-08-23
WEST INDIES.

HAVANA, Aug. 21.-From st. Domingo news
comes that tho rovolutionista uuder Luperon
have gained q decided advantage oyoc tho
troops of President Baez. 1t is tho general
opinion that Luperon will 10 finally Huccoasful.
Advicos from Puerto Plata to tho 8th inst.
report that tho Government troops mot with
heavy losses in tho recent encounters with tho
revolutionary forces on the frontier. A general
discomfort aooms to prevail among tho people,
and djsaonBions have arisen betWeen Gems. Caa-
sores and Garcia, Chief commanders Of the Do
minican army, owing to the partiality shown by
President Daoz towards tic former, to whom llo
sent $4,000 for tho payment Of his troops,
which CasBores pocketed,
Murders aro OF daily occurrence, and political
arrests frequent.