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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

THE GRANGER NODE OF DOING THINGS Is get
ting popular, and by and by we shall have no
middlemen in any business. The employees of
tome carpet mills in Connecticut have dubbed
together for the purchase of the necessaries of
life at dealers prices. getting the goods at
large discount from retail rates. They omit the
grips and Passwordsin carrying on the business,
and doubtless find they can do Just as well with
out them. Iftheir purchasing agent-who gives
his services-doesn't manage to absorb some of
the funds placed in his hands, some fine day,
the carpet wesvers will undoubtedly manage
to make the idea q profitable one.
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SPONTANEOUS Commemorative wipona
(Minn.) Republican reports that an actual csse
Of spontaneous combustion happened at the
Huff house, in that city, a few mornings ago.
Some OF the hired girls, who had been oiling
the furniture with linseed oil, put the cloths
which they had used into a small wooden box,
upon top of which, as a cover, was laid paste
board box. few days afterward fire was dig
covered in the box and an examination dis
closed the cloths burning and hole already
burnt through the nastehnard hnx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

A CORPSE BREAKS UP TEA PAgTY.-Txo
women watching with corpse last Wednesday
night in Genesee, ILL.,. were frighted nearly to
death. About twelve O'Clock, while they were
quietly munching their cake and slipping their
tea in the loom with the body, it rose up, look
ed around the room, and reclined again. Those
women got up and went over fences and across
lots in the wild frenzy Of their fright. Exami-
nation showed the person to be alive, but he
died the next morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

A CHURCH FAIR DEVICE in Troy rather
knocks the mock marriage chip OFF Talmage's
shoulder. A ragged colored man and woman en-
tered the crowded rooms and pleaded for aims.
They said they we're starving. and their plight
touched the hearts and wallets Of the crowd.
After collecting good sum Of money, the col
ored couple wiped the burnt cork from their
faces, and two o. the pillows Of the church were
revealed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

THKRMOMHT1Rs And BafOmeters arc repaired
and made to order by Hempler ne ar Az street
TIE COMMUNITY at large appreciate the uso-
fulness Of Singers Sewing Machine. LIS
WILCOX q GIBB's Swine MACHINE. The
Baun's hoopskirt and corset factory 1th street.
IntellGencer building. 1923
TuHOo-RUssrAN BATHS; also, Nedicsted Va.
por Baths, for al sAin disease, as Dr.. Shedds,
300 r street. 620.6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

INVENTIVE GENTS OF WAsHINGTONrANs.-
Patents have just been issued to citizens of
Washington as follows: To VIM. Z. Prall, for a
pneumatic railroad signal; George W, Hunter,
assigror of one-half his right to Henry NJ.
Baker, VIM. +. Stone, and James Vermilya,
for a shuttle for sewing machines; to j. Burns
West and John G. Fish, Genesee. n. Y, assign
ors of one-half their right to VIM. H. Kelsey,
same place, and Joseph c. McKibbin, Wash
iDgton, ID. c., FOR machine for cutting and
dressing stone; to John W. Lee and John W.
Davis, fer disinfecting compound; and to j.
Franklin Reigart, assignor to himself and Ehud
y. Darling, for an endless driving belt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

GATHERING STRANDED OYSTERS, At
various points along the Connecticut coast be-
tween Norwalk and West Haven, people have
for several days been gathering oysters that
were washed up during the blow which pre-
ceeded the present foggy weather. Parties
came from miles back in the country, and some
obtained as many Is i've bushels OF the luscious
hiv NJ vas
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the Carlisle, Pa, Herald, Mr.. Henry Biilov ior
rye township, Perry county, had occasion 70
h ioox =. some t nSI MI and while 20 engaged
caught the animal by the throat and dragged Il
to the house, when procuring Assurance h AZ
cured the "varmint" with q chain, and intend.
to slaughter II with his hogs this winter.
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WashlmgtOn Markets Rulfus
Prices To-day.

Washington Markess-The Railing
Prices To-day.
e3g's, ass': a. s I.:s.
S@1c; DO. ieornedl leslsAs;; pork abe; DO.
sssi Ss'ss ham ham: s%S s SS sss
; ;ssS so % s.sS i.ls o al, to beef
FsH.Escs, so@Ses. bunch: perch, 4o@soc; y
s sSiis .S Rsf Sia s ss s s0sfS sse
d SS :nr lG ssS sSs ts' e fresh had
GAMs.-Ducks, canvass bach, 81 pair-plen-
H s1is eGisr .ss s. &c
ss,:; q pair, assiI, ss d,a:; xo9ks9sss %
.,vEsErABLEs.-Potatoe.. Irish, 40 , peck; sweet,
Carrots. SC , bunch; SsIery, sSloe bSncs. p''A'
s SSesa1 Hs
i' s quart peaches.
tpeesd,, 9@ass do, lanpeeIed), ioc.; blackberres,
Of s9tf fnsiIieii ~ print, wc ~ New
SS5s eTEs s9. S do ssSlee c fS fair d.
Ducks, sl@lH pair; Turkeys. soc. = is.
Flour AND FKRp.NBsvsn s1 ( Shaw, comm ssi on
Merchants and wholesale dealers 10 honr feed, IL
Essss is .a,.E &c. u ss Ssss
white, 7t09sOc p bushsI; do. yellow, 75SsOc. Corr
meal, 7s@s0c. Brown siuf, !s23@sA . ton: shie;
bushel Prices hrmer, with upward tendency.
Prices at the wholesale market, furnished by
Luttrell 4 Sedwick, general commission merchants,
s26 Louisiana ave, between 9th and 10th streets
northwest;1Dried fruit-bisck berries 6d7: dried
sl.76 Fbushe; dried peaches, goo SIS; driod ap.
e ssii 81 $sss: sSss1 @
ss:ie TIVE ssss' ao live sS g. Sss
butter, a6@ss; common, lo@I7; eggs, 3@Aci cab.
eating apples, s2@s4; sweet potatoes, saG@s y
barrel; chesnIts, q q bush.l; crsnbeIries, SS9
Beef.hind quarter, $50 $40 per cwt.; front quar-
ter, $40 %; pork. sS@a; partridges, per doz.,
low in Consequence Of mild weather; buyers hold
ing back they will be In active demand first Of the
week. Eggs scarce and active at quotati ons.
$50 tons of hay and straw were sold during the past
week, hay ranging from i % to 81 90, and straw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Green & Williams,
auctioneers, have recently sold the following
property: Lot 7, square 33z, fronting on 10th
street, between and V streets, northwest
with improvements, to Laura NJ. jackson, for
1850; lot 81 and east i've feet OF lot IS, sub
division of square 1872, to W. W. Metcalf, for
500; lots II and Is in Van Riswick's subdivi-
sion Of square Al, with improvements, 70 John
Martin, for 50 400.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

1T !s IMPOSSIBLE to ignore those terrible
nameless diseases that annually sweep 80 many
hapless victims into the grave. We are CON-
PEELED to recognize them, and 1t is the Good Sa-
bold's Buchu stands unrivalled for all such dis
eases. Get the genuine, which has proprietor's
private proprietary stamp. Beware Of counter
felts. For sale by all druggists. eo3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

TIE HoP at the Spa Spring Hotel on the 18th
-, III Ne attended BY Company A, President's
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WE RESPECTFULLY CALL TIE ATTENTION Of
those desiring to procure delicacies for the com
ing New Years receptions to the fact that We
are prepared to furnish Boned Turkeys, Ca
pons, Salads, Terrapin, large Fruit, Black
Pound, and Jelly Cakes, Charlotte de Russo,
fancy and plain; Jellies, Blanc Mango, Spiced
such occasions, handsomely garnished in the
most artistic manner. Delivered with prompt
ness to all parts OF the CITY.
HARVEY Il HOLDEN,
26t31 1916 PENNSYLVANIA avenue,
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IND, CooPB & Co.'s ENGLISH ALE on
draught speciality at Geo. W. Drivers, corner
Pennsylvania avenue and ~ street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

PONDS EXTRACT cures rheumatism, burns,
piles, ulcers, toothache, sore thrOet, sprains,
scalds, soreness, old sores, headache, collie
lameness, bruises, boils, wounds, neuralgia,
Ponds Extract differs from all other advertised
preparations in the fact that it Ia standard
medicine, treated Of in medical writings, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

SPECIK PAYMENTS RESUMED, new from the
Mint, at Geo. w. Drivers Sample Rooms, cor
ner Pennsylvania avenue and X street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

PURE OLD ROBERTSON COUNTY WHISKY,
from Cheatham & Kinney, Nashville, Ten
nessee, at Geo. w. Drivers Sample Rooms
corner Pennsylvania avenue and IN street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

MANY SUPER rather than take nauseous
medicines. All who suffer from coughs, colds,
irritation of the bronchial tubes or tendency to
consumption, will find in Dr.. Wistar's Balsam Of
Wild Cherry q remedy as agreeable to the palate
as effectual in removing disease. The Balsarn
IL pleasant remedy; it is q safe remedy; 1t is
powerful remedy; 1t is speedy remedy; it is
remedy that cures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

THE NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, corner Of
New York avenue and 18th street, pays per CT.
Per annun on deposits for each calender month.
10 4 9Tt2 IItrf
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LOCAL NEWS,


Eatiosal rIeater.-"rhe Geneva Cross"
Forss Opera Htuse.-Dominick Murray in the
startling drama Of ESCAPED from Sing Sing"
fAeater Comiqte.-"The Child Stealer" and
ether attractions
Orehestzion music at No. 4es Pennsylvania
avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

REAL ESTATE TRANsPRRs.-Stephen Nc
Namara to William Tobin. lot los in Casot's
subdivision OF square numbered 81 for sJ09
FULTON & Co., 3li 9Th street, take District
bonds and scrip in payment for goods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

CHRISTMAS CELRBRATTeEs.-An ENJOYABLE
entertainment occurred at Union NJ. X. Chapel
last night. The sabbath School assembled at
: O'Clock to have their Christmas festival and
after singing and Rotations Santa Claus APP
peared to the great delight Of all present, and
distributed presents to all the children and
many OF the adults. Among the adults who
were recipients of presents was one Of our
faithful city letter carriers, well known as
Fritz, who received q valuable present and
complimentary note, after being introduced to
Santa Claus by A. s. Taylor and Emory Bax-
ter, esqs. The Christmas tree reached to the
ceiling Of the church, and was loaded with
presents. At reasonable hour the audience
was dismissed by the pastor, Rev. E. ID. Owen,
with the benediction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

To PREVENT Fever and Ague there IL no
preparation Like Dooley's Calisays Tonic. 81
per bottle. 60
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

IN ELBaANr ZOE CREAM AHD OYSTER
PARLORS,
suxzslv - High street. Georgetown, d. O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

GARAGE CONTRACT AwARpKp-Governo,
shepherd yesterday opened the proposals for
the removal Of garbage and ashes for the year
1874, and awarded the contract to WIN. III
Adams, he being the lowest bidder, at S15 ,0OO
comparison Of his bid with the amount that
has yearly been expended under the old system
81 collecting the garbage will show an annual
saving about sl5, 600. The following lie q list OF
the BIOS. n. Shomo, s34 500; Ftp. Sawyer,
$500. X. j. Nicholson, $500 VIM. IL.
Adams. $1,000.
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PANIC PRICES! PANIC PRICES
PANIC PRICES!.!

Having during the late decline in the Boot and
'h'' market pSoTs AND TsT SH ie5Ss stock
some Of them Of the most celebrated makes,y "
We are detern ined not to carry the same -
over until next season, but will dispose OF the
entire stock, conststing OF Lades' and Gentlemen 9
BUTTS md SHOES at greatly less than former
figures. Call and Dc convinced, - We intend 70 do
what we advertise.
Our stock d complete in all its branches, and W
are determined to suit every one. All Ne ask In a
call, which causes no obligation to purchase,
6lNSHBIN3R 4 BRO,
oeci0 ~ 40 Bridge street, near High.
WHHRE THERIT A WILL THTRET A
~ AtrLGensiemsn, the best way to get
wives, children, or sweethearts the usual holiday
present, g dispepse With the SUIT Send your
old ohes to WHEATLEY to be MOLLY CLEkN-
Id ID or RIER; % keeping up ressecteble sIpsar-
rush 10 about over, all orders viii be promptly fIed
the work done In the best manner; chAraes feason.
able. No charge for the above advice.
W. q. WHkAfLEY'O
PREMIUM STAAM OYEIN6 AND SEQ Or.
ING ESTABLISHMENT,
~ Jefferson street. Georgetown, d. O.
p. o. Box T33. uox1a-ty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

THE SINGER SEWING MACHINE sales OF 1872
were S219, $50. 4,l2-swtf
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FUNERAL OF TIE LATE EVAN HUGHRs-A
large number Of citizens and members of the
Masonic fraternity meet at the Thirteenth
street Baptist church yesterday afternoon to
attend thefuneral OF the late Evan Hughes. At
the conclusion of the services by Rev. DIR. Cuth-
bert, the remains were followed to the Con gres-
sional cemetery by a large number of mourners
and friends, escorted by Lebanon Lodge r. A
A. NJ, No. Z, Washington Chapter, No. g. Co
lumbia Commandery, No. ., X. T., and Beacon
Lodge, No. Is, i. .. o. +. The Masonic choir
sang some appropriate chants, both at the
CHURCH and grave. Deceased hal many warm
personal uiSnds IN this community.
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TIE Proposed NATIONAL HOME FOR In
KBRIATYs.-Many OF the persons whose names
are appended 70 the petition presented in the
Senate ON the 10th instant by Senator Wright,
praying for an appropriation to aid in the es-
adjustment Of a national institution at Wash
ington for the cure of inebriates, met last eve
ming at the Office of Dr. j. r.. Dexter. The
subject was dhseussed, and IL was decided to ask
permission To amend the memorial, now in the
nAnds OF the Finance Committee of the Senate,
in several particulars, and then 10 urge the ma
sage Of bill in accordance herewith.
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CITY ITEMS.
PRIGGs'
Fine Jet Jewelry,
Fine Plated Jewelry,

ChlIdren Plated Jewelry,
received this morning at Priggs' Jewelry Store,
No. 457 Pennsylvania avenue, near ~ street.
CoRNs, &C.-Dr. White, chiropodst, No. $50
10Th street, opposite the Treasury, removes corns
ease. He relieves and cures bunions, ingrowing
mails, vascular excrescences, chilblains, and
other disorders of the feet. His establishment
has been located in Washington, ID. c., over
twelve years, and Is patronized by many emf
nent physicians, surgeons, and thousands of
well-knOwu and responsible PERSONS Office
hours from a. m. to 6 p. m. Fee, 81 per visit.
Owing to press of business during office hours,
DIR. White is unable to attend patients at resi-
dences except after p. IN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-27

NOTWITHSTANDING the croaking prediction
of the enemies of our improvements, our city is
rapidly increasing in wealth and population,
and is destined to be the lovelest national capi,
tai on earth. Valuable bull ding sites are being
secured, and elegant mansions constructed on
every SIDE The recent money stringency has
had the effect of throwing into the market a
lsrge amount of desirable property which would
not otherwise have been offered for sale, and a
line opportunity is now presented for profitable
Portable houses. Parties seeking such invest
ments will find it best to visit the real est ate
ONCE OF f. j. Sweet, No. 511 18th street. opposite
p. o. department, where large list OF all classes
OF property may be seen, ard good bargains
secured.
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GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEVEyTS.

hFRE0PENING.-W Georgetown M T.
Wy Church will be reopened for divine worship
next SABBATH AFTERNOON, Dec. 18th al
. CLOCK. It,
fSeTHE SECOND PUBLIC MEETING of the
TTE1X(r season, 1nder the auspices OF the GEORGE
TOWN CATHOLIC TOTAL ABsTIsENCE So
Georgetowp, TO MORROW EVENING. DR.. jos
WALSH and JUDGE MOORE will address the meet.
ing The public are respectfully invited. Its
I ONG BOAT Macy ELLA FOB SALE.
WIN be sold on MONDAY, De.ASH~-.r51.,h
GENDER 30th, at O'Clock D. m atExlsC<9
Simms wharf, foot Of Washington
street, Geor getown, d. O., Long Boat Mary Ella in
good re pair, AID eQui pment complete
Inc Boat may be purchased at private sale before
that day upon application to
TMPORTANT TO PURCHASERS or DRY
l GOODS-A still greater Reduction in Prices. a,
s sENyAMIH MILLERs, I0l B:idgs street.
re; Trench Msrinees, 7s: beautiful Dress Goods
Tor &C. 1000 yards handsome Cacoes, full N adder
colors, 10; Androscogeln BIeached Cotton. i yard
wide, &c.; superior Bed Blankets and Comforts
very cheap; splendid IS Striped shawis for Ss.
also, great many Fancy Articles, suitable Tor
Ohristmas Presents. Gall soon. deciTtrs
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LETTERS raox rns PEOPLE

Editor Star: II there is any reason vhy r
street, from 9th to 18Th. northwest, should re-
main longer In the muddy and almost inpass-
able condition for pedestrians 10 now IL the
property holders would be glad to know IL.
The street has been paved nov some two
months, and the street never cleaned. The
mud IL ankle deep, and crossing almost impos-
sibe without going . square or two out of the
way TO find even half decent place to cross,
to say nothing OF the beautiful spot into which
every passenger from the street car has 10 alight
when leaving the car. Who Is to blame?
SrRKKr.
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tNOR SALE.-We will sell at a great bargain the
4 stock of LIQUORS and FIXTURES al store
No. 15O2 street north, between Nth and 1871
streets west, and take our District bonds for pay
ment OF the same.
GREEN q WILLIAMS. Auctioneers,
detT-N Corner 10th aud ID SITS.
EOR SALE-CANARY BIRDS, HOOKING
BIRDS, male and female, No. 1877 South ESQ
street, between lat and ID streets east "
decD SIN J. M. GOETZ. ~
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PROFESSIONAL.

SEfs OF TEETH on Piaiins, Gold, aud Other
materials, accurately fitted 1t the sh ut
eel notice. All opeT atiuns peT formed On SUI hS@
manner ~ will seoure the presentation of~IYY0
tie Teeth with the least amount OF p.iD or On ,ap.
HOG New York avenue. deoaT-is..
MENTAL HDTfsr ---------------
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corner o. New fork avenue and Fifteenth street
Three large double HOUSES, ranetne IN nr1rs
Houses. ~
One whole square of GROUND and LOTS In .n
HoEsEs and tors a, Mount Pr~.-ap, .,,lv
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MINOR TELEGRAMS,

In one week $4,000 has been issued to pur-
chase the Washington headquarters in New
Jersey.
Henry McElward, well-known provision
merchant in Chicago, died last night.
The firm of d. r.. Brown & Co., of East
Saginaw, Mich, has been arrested and their
stock seized for smuggling.
The opening of the extension of the Old Colo
ny railroad to Provincetown, Mass, was cele-
brated Tuesday.
Gen. Butler is to tell the New England far
mers what he knows about agriculture, at the
New England Fair at Mystic Park, in Septem-
Der.
California reports STEADY showers of rain
which threaten to damage the wheat.
Barlow, Page & CO.. paint building at Tole-
do, O., was destroyed by Tuesday. Loss 1885,
0J0. .raf.Er
Dr. Mary Walker was arrested at Baltimore,
Tuesday, for appearing in the streets in mems
clothes, but was soon released.
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ChOI~ru.

CINCINNATI, July 22.-Three deaths from
cholera to-day.
The health officers to-day reported some dan
gerous cholera moibus cases from eating smok-
cd fish, and the board of health has prohibited
the sale of such fish.
ST. LOUIS, July 22.-Further advices from
Princeton, about twenty miles north of this
city, report that the cholera is in that neighbour
hood, three or four miles east of Princeton, on
Indian Creek. Ten persons have died since
last Friday, and new cases are reported daily.
Reports were current that the disease has brok-
en- out in Carwin, and Mount Carmel, Ill.,, but
it is believed the stories are unfounded.
Dispatches from Louisiana, Mo tonight say
that no deaths from cholera have occurred there
since Saturday and the alarm and excitement
had subsidized. Only % deaths occurred in all.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, July 22-Advces from
louisiana IN Missouri, say that the cholera has
abated there. but some fifty persons altogether
have died since it first broke out, including
some Of the most prominent citizens.
In Prairieville and Troy the scourge ragged
fearfuly, the town being almost depopulaled,
either by the disease or by the people fleeing
from their homes. OF one family of nine per.
sous in the former place, all of whom were well
last Friday, only two remain to bury the dead
The disease also prevails in other neighborino
towns. Business is almost suspended, and
most of those who are able, are fleeing from the
infected places
Advices from Mount Vernon state that there
are only about fifteen hundred people left in
the place, and the surrounding towns are filled
with Mount Vernon citizens who have fled
from their own city. The board of health re-
quests all persons not to visit the place for the
present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-07-23

Blaseo, Garay, not classified. The four vessels
first named were among the finest in the Span
ish navy. .- ...--. r..
MADRID, July 22.-It is reported that the
lberian regiment which the government de-
spatcned to Carthagena, to aid in auellino the
outbreak there, has mutinied and Joined the In
sursentS in q body.
At Vittora there are 1000 republican troops
in complete state of Generalization and dis
organization. Several of the principal officers
have been murdered by the soldiers
The republican troops at Ceraugui surrender
ed to the Carlists on the condition that their
lives should be spared. In spite of the terms
of the surrender the Carlists Shot number of
Them after they had delivered up their arms
Den AlphOnZo has sent to the Spanish govern
ment formal proposition for the arrancement
for an exchange of prisoners
The declaration of independence at Alicante
was brought about by the arrival in the harbor
OF the Insurgent iron clad VIttora, from Carta-
gena. She soon afterwards sailed when the
city returned to its loyalty t. the national gov.
ernment. The governor of Alicante is arrested
and will be tried by court martial for treason
The minority hare decided to withdraw
again from the COrtes.
HAVANA, July 22.-The Spanish conserva-
tives of Havana sent to Madrid by the last mail
steamer petition to be presented to the Cortes;
tney pray That SO long as single armed reb-
ell remains who cries death to the Standards
anu until suH1clent time has ELAPSED for the
compete reestablishment of tranquility in Gu
ba, no reforms be introduced such As are likely
70 produce disturbances, which would only pe
favorable to the rebels. The petition is STONED
mostly by wealthy Spaniards and ve-hoiders
and their depeddants.
The republican committee sailed to-day for
Spain to lay their cause before the Cortes.-
They ask for more reforms, especially liberty
OF the press, the abolition or modification of the
censorship and the practical enjoyment of
radical form OF government here as well as in
Spain.
The Maine Excursion Party.
HALIFAX, N. s., July 22-The Maine press
association excursion party left here for St.
Jehn en- route for home this morning, The
party were entertained last night by Judge
jackson, the American Consul. A uumber of
thele ding men of the province were present.
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RESERVED SEATS for Sharpley, Sheridan &
Mack commence sale at box Office, Music Hall,
on Monday morning. tt