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FOREIGN.
SPAIN.

MADRID, June 2O.-senor Rubio hal
been appointed Minister at London ir
place OF Morely Prindergast. In his Gre
dentials Rublo Is styled the Representa-
tive oil Spain to England, instead otto Hel
Majesty, Queen of England. All of the
representatives of Spain to tho powers
which have not recognized the Republic
are similarly accredited.
The Carllst leader Sabslls, lately had
three OF his officers shot, and has con-
dcmned several others to death. The
cause is not made known. ED
The Impartial confirms the report Of
q victory by the Csrlists, commanded by
General EIio over the Republicans under
General Nouvilas, on Sunday last, in
Navarro. It says that Colonel Eastanon,
who commanded the 1000 loyal troops
captured by the Insurgents, was killed,
and son Of Nouvila wounded. General
Nouvllas retreated with his defeated
force TO Tela, five leagues distant from the
scene OF the battle.
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AIIIgatOTs.

The following Is trom II letter by III.
V. r." In the Cincinnati COmmercGdl!'
There are some very large aligators on
the Red River. have seen several my
sell, though not Of the largest size. Their
lavorlte posture Is 10 sit or lie on the
bank or on logs, basking in the sunshine.
The pretty creatures seem 10 like genial
climate.
An alligator is rather smart about some
things. he knows as much about STRAIT
egy as a Major General OF militia. He will
p0ise himself on log, open his mouth
wide, by elevatiDg his upper jaw, and re-
main perfectly quiet. In short time
his mouth will ill with mosquitoes and
lies, when down will come his Jaw,
taking every musquitO and fly prisoner.
tie swallows them, licks his chop, and
rlevates his jaw TO catch another floor
tull. This dish is regarded by the aliga-
Tor as the most delicious that the country
affords,
An alligator lives to a green old age.
Indeed, It Is q question among those who
have given the subject profound attention,
whether he ever dies until somebody kills
him.
An alligator grows foot year. This
has been demonstrated. Some years ago
gentleman sent an alligator from Mobile
TO Knoxville, Tennessee. The animal
was three feet long. This side Of Knox.
vile the train stopped for dinner. The
alligator sighed for liberty, broke out Of
his cage and made for the Houston River.
Just as he got 10 the waters edge his
keeper grabbed him by the tail. The alli'
gator turned sharply around and display.
ed about foo. and half ot mouth, at
which the keeper thought he would let
go
Well, Just three yearsRf(erward the al.
llgAtor was killed near the same place and
measured six feet long, showing that he
had grown Just foot year. This Is
contribution to natural history which |
hope will be duly appreciated by the SCI
eniiRc world.
Parties frequently hunt alligators along
the banks Of Red River. 1t is rare and
exciting sport, especially II the ambitious
hunter accidently lets one OF the animals
get hold ofhiS foot, .
Twill close this letter before the reader
Is sufficiently fatigued to wish an alligator
would get me, foot and all.
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CINCINNATI.
THE TURNER'S FRsTIvAL-CHOLERA
DROWNED.

THE TURNER'S FRsTTvAI,-CHOLERA-
DROWNED.
CINCINNATI, June 26.-The Turner'S
have been arriving in large numbers all
day to the Funniest. Societies have re.
ported from Kansas City, Watertown
Wis, Columbus, Cleveland, PhiladelphiS
Baltimore, Toledo, Chicago, Williams.
burgh, Dayton, indianapolis, Louisville
New Albany, Erie, St. Louis, New York
Pittsburgh, Allegheny City, Birmingham
Logansport, Detroit, Milwaukee, Topeka,
Buffalo and Cairo. 1t hasbeen estimated
that from ono to two thousand will bt
present. The day has been spent in re-
ceiving and assigning delegates to quar-
tiers.
-Four deaths from cholera were reported
at the health office today.
Rev. Father Peter Geyer and his broth
er John Geyer, both Of Dayton, Ohio
were drowned In the Ohio river at Ripley
last night, while bathing.
At the commencement Of the Ohio Uni
versity at Athens to day, class Of seven
graduated.
The members Of the Turner Festival
had a concert tonight at Mozart Hall
where Mayor Johnston delivered the re-
ceptiOn speech.
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SAN FRANCISCO.

SAN FRAECIsCo, Jnne 26.-Col. Mason,
with his infantry, started from FL klam'
9th yesterday to Walla Walla. All the
ModOc prisoners aresale within the stock.
ade Of the Fort.
She stage from PALISADES to Yreka,
New, was robbed last night near Miner
al Hill. The robbers obtained only about
four hundred dollars worth Of jewelry
from Wells, Fargo & Cos. treasure box.
No other plunder.
Three cases of smallpox were dlScov.
cred tonight in the Chinese quarters:
The British steamer hcGregor, from
Yokohama, chartered by the Pacific Mail
Company, arrived last night The mails
arG not landed yet. All are well on board.
She brings 600 Cinnamon.
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GheG3teuiqemeer:
SWINGING ON THE GATE.
One of Young Life'S Sweetest EH'
peFIenCeS.

pCLlouSGHs
"Breathes there q man with soul sc
dead" who has never swung on gate
with q pretty girlg II there Is such ar
unfortunate, pity him from the inner
most recesses Of my heart-l pity him as
one who has missed sensation, one ol
the best ol our imperfect natures.
have swung that way with grea'
many girls in my time. am going L
swing some more il | get the chancellor
II do not shall mourn for lost oppor
tunity.
Coming home from church Of O
"moony" night, bathed in the mellow
light, q little hand clinging contidingly to
your manly arm, and pretty face be-
Witchingly close TO yours; bright eyes
looking unutlerable sweetness OF you;
ripe red lips moving to enchanting small
talk-Celestlal music 10 man In love
you reach that well remembered gate.
You open 1t for her to pass IN, and she
stops to retail that pretty gossip. You
arc hardly conscious Of her words, but
YOU are In that stage Of the tender pas
sion when her voice Is the soul Of music,
and all you want Is to keep her talking as
you eau.
The lamps arc out in the house in front;
the "old Iolks have retired TO roOst," and
you have the field all to yourself.
At last she passes in after certain con.
CussiVe sound has taken place under her
bonnet. You dream oi your first stick oi
candy, Of maple sugar, OF Chariot Russo,
and all sorts Of liquid and solid sweetness,
and you think them stale, fiat, and un-
profitable, compared 10 that kiss.
Is she going TO leave you now that the
gate Is ciosedl Mott know anything
Of female nature, and / have had some
thing to say TO conlding females Of all
classes, and they are alike in this respect,
they delight in the company OF passabie
young man by moonlight; and in that
lhey show their good taste. have heard
it said that there are females differently
constituted, but never met them, and am
glad oil It. l hope never shall.
Something more to tell. She returns
10 the gate and leans upon it. Your lips
arc rather close to hers, and Ii you do not
kiss her then have no respect for you,
unworthy as you are Of the name OF man.
You talk about the moon, about Tom Eel.
lows at sea, about the moon again, about
the weather, about the sermon-nOt much
the moon again, Jenny Wade's bonnet;
that horrible old maid Miss Virginia juno
and her ISLANDERS; the weather again, the
dance Of the knights Templars, tho moon
once more, with slight sprinkliDg Of kiss
ing thrown In by way of spice. Some an.
clent persons OF either sex may say that
this is all very silly. Bah! You have
.iOue the same in your time, II you ever
amounted TO anything.
Bur all things must have an end, and
partings must come. The lips cling to-
gelher in long parting kiss, aud you go
home, through the mellow light, full of
poetic thoughts, as happy as young man
ever Is In this world Of duns and debtors.
Let's have more Of it-this swinging on
The gate.
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Meeting Of Liberal Republicans.

NEW YORK, June 2G.-A number Of
Liberal Republicans. Of this State, con.
Spicuous in the last Presidential campaign
met in a secret session at the St. Nicholas
hotel to-day, Colonel A. F. Copkling pre-.
siding, and listened 10 an address by John
Cochrane on their duties in the future.
Alter passing resolutions that the sub.
ject Of calling a State Convention should be
referred to the Liberal Republican State
Committee appointed.at Syracuse last fall
reafflrming allegiance to the principls Of
the Cincinnati platform the Conference
adjourned sine die.
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LATEST NEWS.

The bail Of Coe, the forger, has bee
reduced from 100000 to $4,000.
"A London dispatch from the Grea
Eastern says: "We hope to be at Heart
Content, on Saturday" Up to noon Oh
Wednesday 1856 miles Of cable had beel
paid out. rr.
Three cases Of sunstroke reported Ii
st. Louis, Wednesday; none fatal.
-Four prisoners, one of them named
Carlisle, under sentence 10 be hung, es
capped from jail at Lexington, Mo, yes
terdsy.
The FeFtAiEiDg establishment OF ].
L. Keek s Co., near Delphi, was burned
yesterday afternoon. Loss $4,000.
-Baum's produce and shipping ware
house, Graves planning mill, and two small
buildings adjoining at Norfolk, va, were
burned by an incendiary yesterday morn.
ing. Loss $50,0OO partly insured.
The will and two codicils of the late
Mr. Charles Macready, Of England, were
proved under 100000 by Cecile TeOnisa
Frederick Macready, relict.
About fifty Good Templars who will
represent this country at a meeting in
London July % Of grand lodges Of Good
Templars sailed from New York, yester.
day. Among the Delegates were Sir
John Russell, OF Michigan, the highest
officer of order in this country.
In a bar.room quarrel Thursday
morning, in Philadelphia, Pa, Thomas
bar tender, shot probably
fatally, Frank McGilligan.
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The International Billiard TOurna.
menIs

NEW YoRK, June 2G.-The ninth game
oil the series in the International Billiard
Tournament was played this afternoon
between Maurice DAILY and Albert Gar
nier. In the 42d inning, Garnier made o
run Of l13, the highest so far In the game
Ubassy's highest being ninety.eight.
After GARNER had passed this number,
the excitement among the audience
which was large, grew more intense, and
each subsequent shot was greeted with
cheers. The score then stood, GARNER
$50, DAILY 23J. Daily, however, soOr
forged ahead, and at the 37th inning wal
zoo to Garnier's 274. Tho latter, how
ever, run out In the Ssth inning.
AT the billiard tournament this evening
the first game was between Deery and
Dion, and was won by the latter. Diol
800, Deery 100.
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KANSAS.

LEAvENwoRTH, June 2G-J. NJ. Patte,
Tue we'll known lottery manager who has
figured conspiciously in the Omaha Gin
Enterprises was arrested here last night
in answer TO telegram from Omaha on
charge Of obtaining money under false
pretenses. The charge Is preferred by
some Of the victims OF the late Nebraska
State Orphan Asylum Gilt Enterprise In
which prizes were ofierhd and drawn but
not paid Pate was taken to Omaha this
evening. A reQuisition from the Cover.
uOr of Nebraska haYing been obtained.
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Werrern AssocIated Press MeetInr

SANDUsKY, O., June 2G.-The Western
Associated Press concluded their session
o,day, and the members have left for
home, after one Of the most delightful re-
union at Put.in.Bay ever experienced.
Resolutions Of thanks TO the proprietors oi
the Putin. Bay House, and TO l. T. Mack
ESQ, editor Of the Sandusky RgiSter,
were passed. The annual report Of the
Executive Committee showed satisac-
tory condition Of affairs. The officers
were II. N. Walker, President; II. E.
Baker, Secretary. The Executive Com
mittee consists Of Richard Smith, W. N.
Haldemsn, and Horace White. A letter
from Hon. James Medill was read, in
which he declined reelection, and an.
nounced his intention to depart for
Europe, where he will remain year or
so. Resolutions were adopted, request
ing Mr.. Medill to inquire into, and re-
port on telegraph service for the press In
England and the continent.
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The National Eclectic Association.

CoLUMBU5, June 2O.-At the afternoon
session Of the National Eclectic Associa'
ton, paper was presented by Edward
Freeman, of Cincinnati, on the analysis
of urine and its value in the diagnosis oil
urinary diseases. Considerable discus
slon was had on the subject of specific
medication.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year President, G. E. Miles,
Of Boston; Vice Presidents, N. E. Ingalls,
Of Ohio, ]. R. Borland, Of Pennsylvania,
and r. A. Beach of Michigan; Treasurer
b. J. Stow, Of New York; Secretaries r
A. Gun and H. H. Cahil, Of New York
Corresponding Secretary OH. F, Shoe
maker, Of Iowa. The next annual meet
ing will be held in Boston second Tues
day in next June. Professor A. ]. Howe
of Cincinnati reported the case Of VesicC
Vaginal Fistuls, showing the illustrations
of the case and operations performed.
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BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, June 26.-The track
through the Great Tunnel on the BaIti-
more i Patomac Railroad, traversiDg the
northwestern section Of the city and con
ncctin with the Northern Central Rail-
road, was completed to-day. the last spike
being driven at 0 4. n. A locomotive
was In readiness and made the first trip
through the tunnel, which will open for
running trans on the 29th inst.
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ENGLAND.

LIVERPOOL, June 2B-The Shah of Per.
sia arrived in this city at 2 o'clock this
afternoon in o special train from London.
he was met at the railway station by the
Lord Lieutenant ot the country and
High Sheriff who escorted him 10 St,
Georges Hall where he was received by
the Mayor. The Cotton Exchange was
closed In honor OF the visit of the Shah.
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Arrest of a supposed Burglar.

BUFFALO, June GA suspicious party
supposed TO be q burglar was arrested
here to-day. lie gave his name as Charles
Williams, Of PhiiadGlphis, and had in bis
possession large quantity OF jewGlry and
silverware, among which arc silver
spoons marked "L. B. H." and al. D., '
silver forks marked "Klrby House"
Child's gold ring marked "N. D." and
Two gold watches.
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For New England and the middle
States and lower lake region on Friday,
very generally clear weather and light to
fresh winds.
For the south Atlantic States, light 10
fresh winds, mostly from the northeast
and southeast, and partly cloudy weather
with probable rain areas In Florida.
For the Gulf States east Of the Missis-
sippi, light to fresh winds and partly
cloudy weather.
For Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, In.
diana, Illinois and Missouri, gentle TO
fresh winds, mostly from the south and
west, and partly cloudy weather.
For the upper lake region fresh and
brisk southerly and westerly winds, and
partly cloudy weather, with probable
areas Of light rain over the northern por.
tion.
For the Northwest, winds veeriDg
northerly and westerly.
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River News.

CINCINNATI, June 2G-Ryer : feet and
falling. Weather hot and cloudy.
PITTsBURGH, June Electromagnetic
2 teet inches and falling slowly. No ar
rivals or departures.
LOUISVILLE, June 20.-River stationary,
4 feet 4 inches in canal, 9 feet 4 inches IN
chute. Raining tonight, Business very
dull.
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ROME.

ROME, June 2O.-In the Chamber Of
Deputies to-day, Signor Tanza, President
OF the Council, announced that all the
Ministers had rendered their designations
to the King, but that they would remain
in office until the formation Of new
Cabinet.
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ST. LOUIS.

Destructive FiTe..-POTk Packing
House Burned..LoBS OVef 0400 1000
.-InsuTance S24O,0OO.
ST. LOUIS, June 26.-Thc destruction
Page s WaGner's pork packing house by
by fire, last night, was almost total, there
being very little Of 1t left standing. The
building and warehouse was valued at
about one hundred thousand dollars, and
the stock at 100000. There were $50
live hogs burned, but in addition 10 the
amount Of meat reported last night, there
were several hundred dead hogs hanging
up ready for carving. The insurance Is
$24OOO0, mostly In eastern and foreign
companies. Tho origin Of the FIRE is not
known. Three or four small brick tena-
ments, on second street, north Of the
packing house also burned loss $500 OF
tR00
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NASHVILLE, June 2G-Twenty.iour
case Of cholera were reported to-day. II
seems 10 attack different portions OF the
city at different times and while prevA.
lent In one portion Is scarcely present at
ell IN another
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$3.50 Prizes, Amounting to $500 600.

Tickets, $40. Half Tickets, So. Quarters, q 30.
WOur lotteries are chartered BY the State,
arc always drawn Of the time named, and all
d1wingc arc under the supervision Of sWorn
commissioners.
"The ofleIRl drawing will be published In
10 purchasers OF tickets.
"We will draw q similar scheme the last
day Of eTry month during tho year 1873.
" Remit at our risk by PosToTFIGE MoNGY
ORDKRs, REotBTERRD LETTER, DRAPr OF RX.
P1ESs. Send for 9 circular. Address
MURRAY, MILLER d CO.,
Postotice box 2t48,
apo Tu.Th.St&W II Louis, No.
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Ex.Queen IIabeIIa's Visit to the
pODe.

RoME, juno 26-Ex. Queen Isabelle has
lett the city highly gratitled with the re-
cep!ion at the Vatican where she made
lavish presents and contributions.
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IRELAND:

Cork, June 20.-A large number Of
guns taken from the barracks on Tuesday
night, have been recovered. Well known
Fenians arc giving information to the au.
thoritips.
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American Board Of Foreign Mission

MINNEAPOLIS, MNN, June 28.-Great
arrangements are making for the enter
tainment Of the American Board Of For
eign Missions, that meets here on Sept 90
All who come will be cared for, and g.
900 have been raised for extra expenses
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Weather Report.
PROBABILITIES

WAR DEPARTHKHR,
D. O., June $500 ?. 4.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-03-15
A GREAT deal Of uneasiness prevails in

A great deal Of uneasiness prevails IN
nearly all circles of trade in view OF
probable strike. Many dealers, espec-
ially in the various branches of furniture
trade. believe "a strike imminent. The
General impression is that it will be for
eight hours work and an advance OF 20
per cent. for piece work.
4 dispatch from Philadelphia says
that an unaothenticated rumor arose on
the Presidents visit to that city yester-
day, connecting Drexels name with the
Secretaryship of the Treasury.
CH1cAGo, March ia Washington
special says the best informed circles
here assert that Judge Richardson
assignment will he merely temporary,
and that the financial head of the Adj
m;nistration for the next four years VIII
be Columbus Delano. The Secretary
expects to take his seat in the Senate
next Monday. His credentials arrived
here tonight go far as Judge Rich
ardson is concerned his friends. claim
that he will not accept temporary APP
poiutment.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-03-15

THE MILITIA who came here yesterday
deported themselves in manner to COM
mand the admiration of everybody. Al
though permitted to roam about town at
viii, they made no disturbance, and we
heard Of no instance Of excessive drink
ing by any of the command. They were
a very quiet and well hammered body of
citizen soldiery, and public thanks are
due them quite as much for their com
mendable department as for their prompt
readiness in answering the call of the
Governor.
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MINING STOCK REPORT.


as5 Con. virginia. 80. s., 30 . b3o. 35 y.
AS Sierra Nevada, Q, 81. b30. s's.
24O Exchequer. : z, "a b30. IA.
lis Seq. Belcher, - ., % = b}O, - blo.
$50 Overman. %, % bjo, 20 b3, - 3.
$50 Justice, B.
800 Buckeye, u.
go Julia, % ~, ~, %,
so Celedonia. 49,, l6 b3o l5A. b}o, l5it.
$50 kuick.rbocker, 8, 3 BIO, : &.
470 Globe, !, IL.
SIS Baltimore. 9octs, 81
24s Eclipse, Ga, G $50.
400 s. Hill. 6l4, 7 b30. ~.
$50 woodvills. IL, =, =, 2.
800 Gould L Curry, Oh. sl., 9, "a b..
400 Savage, 1873 81, 81, Al bio.
80 Ophir, &c. % <. ~ b3o, 26E.
767 Chollar, "a, SAX 35l9 b30.
3g5 Hale 4 Norcross, ~, +3. Al, Al :.
ass Crown Point, SIS 81, SO h3o, 50 y b3o.
2gj Jacket. So 81, 81 b. 81 y.
1900 Imperial 5l9, so. 50 b3O.
$50 Empire Mill, 50, 5'., 5A, 81 bjo.
$50 G.. II. Quartz, Ia.
81 Kentuck. 50, 5, "a.
20 Alpha, 26, IS, q slo.
16G6 Belcher, g. y, GO, 81 4, 81 !. $50
555 Confidence, s, ss, oas,9
Evenin. Report.
145 Meadow Valley, lls, 1l'.. IL. So.
co. Raymond Ely, 70, 72-~. Il \ $50
$50 Eureka Con, 81, ~ b3o.
40 Phoebe, ~ bio, ~.
$50 Alps, /, 9oc.
700 Page, !, &c.
50 Phoenix, iOc.
go American Flag, ga, ga, b3o, 81.
700 HUM 4 Hunt, 80, 3, 3 3d. 8 $50.
SO Silver Peak, 60c.
SO Ingomar, 4Oc b3O.
500 Ivanhoe, 1Oc $50.
500 Chief of the Hill, ~, o..
90 Newark, Ia.
435 Phoebe Phoenix, l 4, Ia, IL.
10 Kentucky. 81.
40 Hermes, 5.