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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-19

C9uR DE- LION LoDeE No. 1s-Msets evsrv
Monday night al go Second street, Vincent
Block, opposite Court Square. f.. N; Haley.
G. C.:P. r. Brennan, V. O.. Q. a. Burr. nj
B.; B. II. Coleman. NJ. p; J. Ross. 4. R.
g.; acob Pfster. P. c.; I'd. y. Jack, p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-19
VHIGHTs or PYTHIAs.

TKEEEssKK LODgE No. 5-Meets ~
every v ednesday night at 80 Second W
street, Vincent Block. opposite Court SQUARE
vi. 4. Crook, X. Of R. and S.; W. Il. Ina.
stedt. NJ. Of F.; A. Hum, M. Of E.; G.
ffrorr p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-19
For Cincinnati.
For Arkansas River.

Memphis and Arkansas Packet Company
United States Mail Line--For Pine Bln6,
Little Rock. and all points through to Fort
Smith.
CLARKSVILLE ............ Pritchard. master
WILL LEAVE AS ABOVE ON W.u.
wv SATURDAY. 10th inst. at i'SsiS-,'1
GLENN & VINS0N, Agents.
94-97 Wharf boat, foot Of Court street.
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For New Orleans,

For New Orleans.
Louisville and New Orleans Packet Fer
Vicksburg. hatcher and New Orleans.
CHARLES B0DMANN .......Shinkle, master
WILL LEAVE AS ABOVE ON Nd. =
w FRIDAY. 18th inst. at s7t19
R. W. LIGHTBURNE.
Sup't Memphis Elevator Co.. is Madison.
1886
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-19

INSURANCE.
Piedmont and Arlington Life Ins. Co.
Home Office: Richmond, Virginia.
Does business from Maine TO California.
Equal 70 ahy-Surpassed By none.
Prompt, Progressive and Secure.
Select, Prosperous and Just
Saving Fund Plan recommended.
Capital and aecumulations. over......S2. 000, 900
Policies issued, 900
OFFICERS:
W; Q. CARRINGrOS, President.
JOIN h. EDwARDs, Vice President.
ID. j. HAETsOOE Secretary,
J. j. HoPEIEs, Assistant Secretary.
Live Agents Wanted.
II. II. BOOTH. Gen'l Agent,
No. 3 Madison ST.. memphis. Tenn.
BIG. HEEEIEG, n. D., Ned. Exsm'r.
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MEMPHIS POsTeFFICE.

oYFlcn HouRs-FRoM8 An. TO 5P.N.; SUNDAY
FRoA TO 10A.M.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-19

WILL LEAVE On SATUR- ~
w DAY, 10Th inst, at 5 pm. ellllss'steH
For freight or passage apply to -
S. B. MILLER,
96-g7 No. 2 Promenade st.. cor. Jefferson.
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New York Notes.

ARREST OF AN ALLEGED INTERNAL ERyENrE
EMBEZZLER.
New HoRS, January 9.-George W. Smith.
deputy collector Of internal revenue for the
northern district OF Mississippi, indicted on the
charge OF embezzling $4,000 OF the govern
ment's money u under arrest in this city. and
will be taken In a day OF two 10 Mississippi.
FUGITIVE FoRGER ARRESTED.
a cable dispatch states that Stephen Ray
mond, the fugitive forger of New York Central
railway bond nOtotiety has has been arres ed in
London and IL held for eNtraditiOn.
THIS rs THE WAY TO DO IT.
Alfred Speer, OF Passatc, y. y has been in
dicied for criminal carelessness In the c8n-trac-
tion Of building al that place which zen i'm
December. killing two men.
WARMING.
MayOr HavemeyCr fouud today among A
number Of Letters one which read.
"NrH lort, January =
"Hon. wn,. F. Havemeyer, Mavor:-BewAre
Of the 10th Of January. ISignet,l
"a FRIEND"
THE VETERANS OF THE MEXICAN WAR.
presided over by Gideon j. Pillow. met a. Mem
phis, and appointed delegates 10 the convention
which meets In Washington on the 18Th instant.
Resolutions were adopted % memorable Con-
gress 10 erect a monument AZ Washington 20 the
fallen comrades, and 10 grant pensions 70 the
survivors.
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The S,aIIoxsa

EXECUTION OF JACOB MECUALLA.
INV YORK, January Jacob Mechalla, the
EussIa8 sa-iJs who murdered United States
Deputy IaT lal Stephenson N Jersey City in
July, was hung IN the Hudson county jail yard
at 1890 this morning. After he had been sus-
pended about three minutes. and while the
body was being partially lowered, the knot OF
the moose slipped ont and he fell heavily on the
ground. In minute the rope was readiusted
and the body was again drawn up. There were
few convulsions and all Was over.
NEW YORK, January 9.-Mechella, who was
hanged in Jersey CITY -day, did not exhfbi,
he least sign OF either fear or remorse IN 90 the
ume he went on the scaftOld. When the sheriff
raised his hand 20 pull the black cap on hts
race, be drew back and said: Are Won going
70 hang me? BY God, don't do that" When
the rope broke and the body fell TO the ground
here was great rush of spectators towards the
Icsfoid, and il was only through the presence
Of mind OF some OF the militia that order was
restored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

1HB LATEST PHASE OF THE RAILROAD
WAR.-The war between the PENNSYLVANIA and
Baltimore and Ohio railroads continues with
uDabated vigor, and the contesting parties still
evince spirit of uncompromising hostility.
The latest feature of the contest was an an
nouncement made by the Pennsylvania rail
road, on wednesday evening, that the ticket
from Baltimore to local psints on the Baltimore
ana ohio railroad could be purchased in Balti-
more at much cheaper rates than il bought al
the ticket OFFICES of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. This announcement, which was m AIDE
throueh thousands of posters, created quite a
sensation, as the public could net understand
now the Pennsylvania railroad could sell
uckets over the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road at lower rates than the latter road
The Baltimore american thus explains it,
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad in order to
carry the war into Africa, reduced their price
from Philadelphia to Pittsburg to $3.50. The
tickets over the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore road to Baltimore are sold to the
public TOR 50 Is, but information from the inside
gives it, that by the arrangement between the
railroads the rate over the philadelphia, Will
mington and Baltimore road is only $500. This
makes Baltimore and Ohio railroad ticket
from Baltimore to Pittsburg cost the Pennsyl
wanna railroad $3.50, SO that in selling the tickle,
at $3.50 they actually make sixty cents, while
undertaking the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
tickets to Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg, Cum =.
berland and the other points named in the
posters, all receive tickets to Pittsburg. Ii will
be seen from the above that the railroad war is
developing some curious acts, and that it also
presents the singular feature that everybody l.
satisfied. The officers of both roads saw they
are satisfied, the public is satisfied, as the con
test reduces the rates, and so everybody is sat
not go on"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09
wall street To-day.

NEW YORK. January q.-rhe paFf's financial
article ssys:-Gold opened AZ ia. aud has since
been steady TO firm, with sales AZ m l.asaa.
on gold loans Iss gold ana exceptionally I 81
PER day have been the rates for carving. For
eign exchange H. strong and higher, prime
bankers being now 49, and ~ respectively,
after opening AZ 1928 and 4s6. The London
money market IL steadily grayitating towaris
extreme ease, and rates are weakening. For
Instance. few DAYS ago, banks and money
lenders had no difficulty IN getting quickly for
such money A. they lend on call, nov effort has
10 be made 10 get that rate and the hest class of
borrowers have no difficulty in supplying them.
selves AZ q, and we hear Of loans A. low a. 5.
Prime mercantile paper, for which the demand
n ahead OF the supply, sells M for choice and
oas PER cent. next grades. Government bonds
are strong and higher. Southern state bonds
At the board were strong on small &C ales con-
fined 70 Tennessees; old Nirgiuias Al ID AMI
MissOuris at %. We should also say that : 10 OOo
OF North Carolina special tax sold for 20. The
market for stocks has been alternately weak
and strong but generally full up 20 the average
OF yesterdays prices. In some cases prices are
higher, There is no noticeable change IN the
general situation. The banks, 80 far a. We
hear, are gaining both currency and gold and
are not expanding in the same ratiD that thew
6re gaining reserve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09
TELEGRAMs TO THE STAR
Foreign Nofe~

ENGLAND Hks TaE WIT WEATHER NOW
L,sNDoN. January 9.-The weather throarh-
out England to-day IL vet.
CABINET CRISIS IN FRANCE.
PARIS, January She Figdro saws that the
members OF the Cabinet have rendered their
resignation, but President MacMshon = en-
deSvoriug 70 persuade them 30 remain In the
government.
NOT MICH CO A CRISIS AFrER ALL
LONDON, January Special dispatches
from Paris 20 the London morning Journals
state that the vote In the assembly Yesterday on
the oiu IN relation 60 the appointment OF nav
or by the government. - not REGARDED A. I'M
portane A vote OF confidence IN the voverD
ment VII he asked ~ the session 10 -dave 80 !,
is certain 90 be carried.
WAITING FoR TIE VERDICT.
PARIS, January 9.-The Journal oE-,al An a..
nouncss that the members OF the cahinef have
resigned, IN consequence OF the absence from,
TIE assembly. yesterday. OF large number 81
Their supporters. which resulted IN the defeat OF
the government President Mcmahon hegS the
ministers not 20 resign, but 90 await the vote OF
confidence, which will be passed by the Assem-
bly, to-day.
ADMIRAL Dr. roLo TO REMAIN AT WASHING
TON.
MADRID, January a.-The government nj
spain will make many changes IN is represent
aiives abroad. but Admiral Polo de Rarnahe
minister At Washington. will remain Their,
The government continues 10 receive conerstu-
latory kilograms from all quarters, especially
nom Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

DESTRUCTIVE FRRs BETS IN CoNxDcrIcur-
The heavy fall OF rain had disastrous effect in
Naugatuck and Housatonic valleys Of Conuec-
ucnt. The lower portions Of the manufacturing
villages Of Derby, Birmingham and Ansouia are
interrupted, bridges having been carried away
and long pieces OF embsnkments on the Derby,
Houeafonic and Naugatuck railroads having
twenty years. Manufacturing has ceased, and
the greatest excitement prevsils. The great
Housafonic dam b, - yet, unahaken, alshOugh
Westport, and neighboripg localities many
bridges and dams have been fWopt away, and
the river channels filled, rentefine repairs Of
nunoseos q thousano1 OF dollars neeeoary. No
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Our Expensive NeighI,ors

MEXICAN CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED
STATES TO TIE TIME OF 100000 900.
MATAMoRAs, January S.-Ld T0x Pailica, OF
this city, states that claims exceeding SlO0, 900 :
600 against the United Sta'es have been pre-
sented before the Mexican frontier commission
ers recently authorized to investigate depreda-
uons and injuries committed on the Mexican
side OF the Rio Grsnde by American citizens,
and that this amount will hardly cover losses
sustained by the inhabitants OF the state of Ia
maulipas.
THE LATE ELECTION ROWS.
The governor has called an extra session of
congress OF the state 20 consider questions that
have arisen out OF the discOrd and irregularities
IN the late municipal elections in TampicO, Mat
amoras, and other parts of the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09
District Affairs I'm Congress.

IMPROVEMENT OF THR EAST CAPITOL PARK
The following is the letter of Mr.. Clark,
architect of the Capitol extension, with refer.
ence to the improvement of the grounds east OF
the Capitol:
Hon. James II. PldH, Chairman COMMITTEE on
Public Buildings and Grounds. H. Of r..
SIR ! beg leave TO call the attention of your
honorable committee to the grounds at the east
OF the Capitol, and respectfully ask that your
committee examine the same, In order to adopt
some plan for their improvement. Ii is now
obvious that these grounds should be cut down
20 the grade of the streets which surround
them, and as the trees, to be saved, can be low
cred successfully only in the winter season. it j.
important that an appropriation should be n ade
!or this work az an early date, in case your
committee conclude to proceed with the work
with the intention of saving such trees as are O.
value.
THE SENATE COMMITTEE
on the District OF Columbia were to have met
to-day, but quorum was Lot present, and no
business was transacted,
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Notes from the Pacific Side

ANXIETY FOR THk FATR or THE CHINA.
SAN FRANcrsCo, January S.-Much anxiety
IS feit here for the safety of the steamship
China, from Hong Kong aud Yokohama.
LARGE REWARD FOR BANDIT
The legislature has passed a bill authorizing
the governor TO offer "A reward OF $4,000 for the
capture of the notorious bandit, Nasanez. and
bis band. IL is reported that Yasquez Is here at
the present time.
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kev Notes from Rev was,

SAILING OF THR KANSAS.
kEY WEST. January s.-rhe Kansas has
sailed for Porto Plata, Santo Domingo. she
will remain there forty-eight hours.
CUBAN MEETING
has been held here. at which General Ouesaaa
solicited funds for bis purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09
Sad Drowning OF Young Girl.

BoRDENTowN, y. j., January 9.-There IL
considerable excitement here caused by the
discovery of the body of young woman on the
shore of the Delaware river yesterday. De-
ceased was about eighteen years old, and no
dc ubt very beautiful when living. Parties came
from Easton, and recognized the deceased as
the daughter of q wealthy family. Her parents
had offered a reward of $500 for her recovery
dead or alive. The body had no clothing on ex-
cept a che mise. shoes and stockings
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Boston-s Post Omce
ECONOMY rs ALL VERY WELL ELSEWHERE:

But
Boston, January 9.-The Boston common
council has adopted a resolution expressing the
opinion that the United States govern meut il in
honor bound to extend the post office building
70 Congress street, as agreed upon, and In ac-
cordsnce with which arrangement the city had
expended half a million dollars on the streets
in that vicinity. committee was appointed TO
proceed TO Washington, in company with the
mayor. to attend TO the interests CT the city in
the matter,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

THE NATIONAL BAHKs.-The controller OF
tie currency has called upon the national banks
report of their condition as shown by their
books on the 26th of last December
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Libel sniff

PH1LApKLrHIA, January s.-,James s. Cham.
bers ana Samuel MacMullen, OF the DaV news
paper, have been held in $500 each for aiieeet,
libel on Alexander Erwin, president of the Sew
en.n National Bank, In charging him with the
COMMISSION OF forgeries to a heavy amount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

SECRETARY BELKSAP gave his views in op-
position TO the proposed reduction of the army
before the House Committee on Military Affair
this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

IHE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATIC STATE
CONVENTION met IN Concord yesterday. james
series OF resolutions were adoptei adyocatpo
retrelchment and reform, opposing unequal
taxation, condemning land grants to ralro Ads,
IegrettiDg the lack OF use of the veto power by
the President when 90 MANY opportunitjes n, -
been presented by the action of Congress during
thsexistence of the present administration, re-
anrming the adherence of the New Hampshire
democracy 70 the Cincinnati Baltimore plat
form, charging the present administration with
devotion to personal and partisan Interests
encouragement of the national finances sun
port OF corrupt jobs and unstatesmaulke direc-
tion of foreign affairs, condemning the salary
bill and demanding its repeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

TIE joint resolution authorizing Edward
Young, of the bureau of statistics, to accept a
diamond ring from the Gar of Russia, was sent
TO the President TO day for his signature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

PERsoNAL.-Ex-Senator II. ). Lane and wife
Indiana; Hon. q. W. Gildlland, Pennsylvania;
Captain j. ID. Marion, L. S. N; Commodore
Mallory, U. S. N; Admiral j. l.. worden, o. s.
N, are at the Ebbitt House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip

INTERNAL REvENUR.-The receipts 'front.'
source to-day were $685., 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

THB NEW YoRK BRIoAKDs.-Seven Of the
pstfonen recently captured in Millards dram
mop On Canal street., Eew York, have bssn
connected With the acts Of brieandAes e 6sst
New Brigham and Pelhans ThsSs 81 then
wogo no0ovo1 - White PlaiO II 01al.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

JUDGE JAMES NJ. EDNUSDs was yesterday
confirmed by the Senate as postmaster of this
civ
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The Daily DefauIser

LOWELL; MASS, January s.-There is little
doubt that John H. Buttrick, cashier of the
amount cannot be readily ascertained. The
Looks appear to have been badly kept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

SHARKkY's EsCAPR.-Mr. Laimbeer, of the
commission Of charities and correction. in New
aork, is satisfied from Investigation that the
seepefs stauoned between the cell of the muir
derer Sharkey and the outer door of the Tombs
were accomplices in the escape Of that convict.
A POLICE BURaLAR.-Samnel Bayless. for
several years detective on the police force as
Pstroiman, In Cincinnati, was discovered with
Z large smount Of stolen goods In his possession.
ne pas oeen indicted for burglary, and forfeited
Dali for 900 and left the city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

fatal RAILROAD CoLLIsIoa.-A collision
between two freight trains on the Pan Handle
rsaw.ay, near Union city, Ohio, last night, de
injured two men, who have eince died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Mothers, Mothers, Mothers.

Mothers, Mothers, Mothers!
Don't fail TO procure N Rs. wINSLOw's s0OTH-
ING SYRUP for all diseases incident to the period
OF teethiBg In children. II relieves the child from
pain cures wind collie, regulates the bowels, and by
giving relief and health te the child gives rest to
the mother. Be sure and call for
"MRs. WLNsLOWs SOOTHING SYRUP"
FOR sale by all DIR uggists. jyH-aoSFn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

HE NxBRAeKA LIGIsLATURE met yesterd Az.
Gov. Potts delivered his annual messs % TSc
debt Of the territory y as, 1851.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

PUNISHED PoR ALLOWING GEHEr TO Es-
cAPE.-Ex-Sheri6 Brennan and Deputy Sherinf
tempt In disobeyine the order of the court ana
allowing Henry w. Genet to escape from Gus
tody. re court fined them $3.50 each, apd
sentenced then to thirty days' imprisonment in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

SuIcIDI or SHEEP krNa.-H. q. Armey,
the wsll-tnovn sheep king Of New Mexico,
committed suicide last Tuesday night af Santa
Re, BY shooting through the body. the hall
pooing near the heart He died Wednesday
mefning 1t II O'Clock. Disappotnted love Is
oaao % have been the cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-09

Mr.. CRAGIN's BILL, introduced in the Senate
to-day, to change the titles of certain naval
officers, proposes to change the titles of first
ard second assistant engineers to passed assist
ant engineers Respectively.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Ah " OGm CAN Il -.
NATIONAL THEATER
GRAND OPERA IN ENGLISH,
by the emiuently successful
KELLOGG TROUPE.
O. ID. Hess ard Maurice Gran Directors
THIS EVENING, Walkers Masterwork,
NJ A h T A Ma
Mad. Van Z4rdt, Mrs. s gum, Wilford NJ ,rgan
chs first Appearance William Carlton, all ap-
peaIing.
CT and Matinee Tt1 MORROW At o'cl OK
The BOHEMIAN GIRL,
Clara Louise kellogg q, airline Mrs seguin, Mr.
Mas, Mr.. O.rltop, MT Seguin, &C
SATURDAY NIGHT-Lsit Opera-FRA sDlA.
vOLO. Mad 'nle Van ZlLdt, Mrs Segdln, NJ sssrs
Morgan, Hall :. Peakes, seguin, &c.
On MONDAY next, Robert soma beau'fful Mill
taIy Play of OURS will BE- pr ldaoed with elegan
M uptings and a powerful caat n
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LOUISVILLE. January 9-The Hon John
Thompson, ex.Lieut. Governor, and o membe
Congress for several successive years rom 1880
died in Harrodsburg on wednesday.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Oh the national finances.
port OF corrupt jobs and understandable direc-
Dill and demanding its repeal.
AT THE TRIAL OF LUIE, in London, yester-
DAY, for perjury in the Tichborne case a police
omcer swore that the prisoner confessed that he
mad been instructed how to testify by M essrs
Onslow and Whalley, Captain Brown and
others. His only object was to make money.
Onelow promised him Stewardship in return
Tor MS services. Onslow has written lettar to
the press, contradicting the charges made he
the latter In his confession to the policeman.
PROTEST AGAINST THE RKpRAL OF THE
BANKRUPT LAw.-The New York Oh amber of
commerce, at Q regular meeting YESTERDAY
adopted memorial to Congress against the ne,
peal OF the bankrupt law, representing that the
repeal OF the existing laws would Be highly
detrimental 10 all classes of the mercantile COM
munity, and that the Law had better be amended
In some importank particulars.
~Gage, Chicaeo's defaultine treasurer, has
given bonds in the sum of SIN, 600 for court.
0Joseph H. Choate has been elected presi-
cent OF the Union League Club of New York.
decree has been issued calling out the
enure spanish reserve Of 1874, for actual ser
THE suppressed Carlist journals in Spain
conditions.
~Two miles Of the tunnel of the Great West.
ern railway between Merthy ana Aoerdors.
England, caved In yesterday.
Hh Y expected that the state of Peunsvl.
, vsn,s vii nave over SIX hundred oranges within
@Goy. Dinglees, Of Minnesota. vas inau,u.
rated yeeterday. His annual address "a ~.
uSsy oevosea % state matteaL
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NAVAL ORDRRs.-Commander James A.
Green, detached from duty as member of the
board Of inspectors. and placed on waiting or
dere. Medical Inspector George Peck has re-
ported his arrival, having been detached from
the worcester, and has been placed on waiting
orders. Lieut. A. B. H. Lille has been ordt red
to tho Brooklyn. Master Fred. e. Upton has
been ordered to the Pawnee, at Kew West.
Surgeon j. II. Trukham, Paymaster A. s. Ken.
Penter s. N. Whitehouse, and Saiimaker John
". North have been ordered to the iron-clad
steamer Roanoke. Acting Assistant Surgeon
I'D. White has been detached from the Boston
navy yard and ordered to the Roanoke. Gun
ner John Gaskins has been detached from the
receiving ship Vermont and ordered to the
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TIE GOVERNMENT SUITS AGAINST THE TEL
EGRAPH CoMPANIEs.-AttorneyG General Will
lisms has retained Hon. Reverdy johnson, OF
Maryland, as special assistant in the prosecu-
ton of the several suits between the General
Government and various telegraph companies.
Mr.. johnson took the oath required BY law
Yesterday before the United States District
Court in Baltimore. These suits arise in con-
necton with the army signal service.