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INDIANS on THE VAR PATH.

GALVESTON, July IA Ne,rs special of Jacks
boro, Texas, July Is, via Dallas, july II says
four men, fought large war party II Kiowas,
Comanches, and Apaches in Lost Valley, Jack
county, killing three and wounding tine that
We're seen and supposed to have killed. and
wounded several others among the rocks in tie
mountain. :
Major Jones lost two men killed and two
wounded, and fifteen horses killed and wounded
The fight lasted three hours. The number Of
India us is estimated at 1875, all armed with i'm
proved breech-loading guns, and well mounted.
They used no arrows. The Indians retreated in
northwestern direction. Major Jones did not
have sufficient force to pursue them
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EOREIGN NAKKEN.

LIVERPOOL, July II, 3P. M.-Cossoh juliet and
unchanged Sales 10 600 bales. Including $500
american for speculation and Export. 1850
UPlands 5000; Olleans SID .SA3es aor the
week 81, 900 bales-tor speculation, 1900; for
export, 5000. Stock l, 0O4, O0O bales american.
461 600. Receipts 10000 American 5000. Ac.
tual exports 10000. H. q.s4c
LIVERPOOL, july H.-Iard As ID Pork -
Bacon Ats. Breadstuffs dulh Wheat lis 0SlA
lis lOd for average; California white sAbO12s Cd
for club corn 36s 3d.
LONDON July II, 1:3O p M.-Er.e oOl
LONDON, July 17.-Common rosiu G.. 3D. Linz
seed oil EFT 9s.@f2s 3s. spirits OK eurpentiDe
DIS. 0D2Gs. 90.
LIVERPOOL, July II, 5 p M.-Yarn. aod fabrics
at Manchester quiet and unchanged
FRANKFoRr; July IT.. Bonds-s7i FOR 62s,
LONDON July u Evenng;-Spsrm oil f97@9S
LONDON, July II, r. N. PARIS dispatches
quote rentes at l.65 francs. o.9} s.sg4l11I7
Havana. July !, Spanish gold 2js@Es. .Ex,
change, fair demand 60 days cnrre1.cY l250l25,
short sight 125dDl3O; GOdays gold i4605147; short
sight ljOa1l52. Sugar, No. |, a1ep204 D. S.
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Diphtheria is very prevalent in New York
During the SEX ending the 4th instant, there
were no less than sixty-iour cases. being the
highest number for the year. 1t does not
seem TO be confined to any particular districts,
although 1t abounds most on the east side OF
the island from Grand street to Fiftieth street
and on the west side from CHRISTOPHER to
Forty eighth street The mortality during
the ffty-two weeks ending on the 4th instant
was 1874, that Of last year being only us.
Over nxty per cent Of the total mortality vas
among children un1er ave years Of ace.
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WORKlNGMEN'S CONVENTION.

BALTIMORE July 19.-The International Work
ingmens Protective Association are holding a
general convention in this city, The proceedings
are secret.
The object OF the meeting is said to be the pro-
motion OF the welfare Of the workingmen and
theta mutual cooperation.
About AS delegates are said to have been pres
ent yesterday, mostly from New York aud the
Western States, and several hundred more are
expected to be present to-day.
Philip Montelth of Chicago is the President of
the convention. J. W. Cunningham, of New
York, Secretary, and Geo. Hall, Of Portland,
Oregon, Treasurer.
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THE PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION

CHICAGO, July 1.-THE National Photogra phie
Association, which has been in session here since
Tuesday, yesterday elected the following officers
w. Il. Wolfson, San Francisco, President; Edwd.
W. Wilson, Pennsylvania, Permanent Secretary
aud Albert N. Moore, Pennsylvania, Treasurer.
Iowa, Louisiana, Kansas, New York and Illinois.
A committee on the progress Of photography
consisting Of seven members, from various parts
Of the United States and from England and
Prussia. and also an executive commlttc, were
appointed.
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DEATH IN A VAT.
4 Man browns Himself in
a Soap Boiler.
Horrible Details.

| At kellers soap factory, on St Andrew
| street, corner Howard, there was yesterday
brought to light deed of rashness and hor-
ror OF the most appalling nature.
| There are only certain times at this season
of the year during which the works are in
operation, and for the last week the machine
has been idle Yesterday gentleman con-
nected with the works started to one of the
lye watts for the purpose of cleaniE5 bottle.
He reached it, and was about putting it in the
vat, when he started back with cry of hor-
ror, for there, with face and arms down,
foated
THE BODY OF MAN
Others in the factory came up, and after
some little delibeation, the police were mott
fed and Coroner Folwell summoned.
On the arrival Of the Coroner, a rope at
tached to pulley was passed around the body
and it was lifted out and placed on the floor
Just as it came forth, and thus our reporter
saw it.
It was that Of medium sized man, very
robust, and rather :rnnlent, with shoulders
rounded, dressed in dark blue suit, the coat
of which was in good state, but tie legs OF
the pants had been eaten away.
1t lay with the back up, the distorted and
blackened face pressing hard against the
floor, one handleSs arm bent beneath it, while
the other, purple and white, rested on the
bone, which protruded through the wrist, to
which, rs with the other. there was no hand,
and from which there slowly dripped dark
liquid more OF the consistency or water than
blood. The legs were stretched at full length
one foot bare and the other nearly so. and
LOT, he hal l>-,,,
by the lye
1t was ascertained that the body was that
Of Jay Dwight Ferguson, a native of Germany.
aged So years. Who some six months ago, was
EMPLOYED
ut tie factory. He had lately taken to drink
ing in excess, and was ont Of employment. He
resided on st. Thomas street, between Robin
and Race.
That he committed suicide in delrium
caused by drink there can be no doubt On
Wednesday he visited the works, and on that
day he must have committed the deed, for he
was never afterwards seen alive.
Directly opposite the vat in which he was
found, is large soap vat, in which the soap
is boiled, about 20 feet deep, half filed
After stealing up to the place, he jumped into
this expecting to he engulped, but the soap
had been cooling for some days and was hard. |
The marks Of his feet could be plainly seen |
He scrambled out. the soap on the side show
ing his course, and tracking his way to the
I've vat into which he deliberately
PLUNGED
face downward. The hands both sunk into |
the caustic soda not yet dissolved, and this
explains why they We're gone while the rest Of
the body was comparatively whole. They
must have been wedged in deep, for when the
body was raised, flesh and bones, from which
III substance had been taken, foated to the
OPP
An inquest will be held to-day, and it may
De that facts establishing some other cause
han that Of delerium for the rash deed will
,e e1icifad
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SENATOR GORDON RISES TO EXPLAIN

ATLANTA July Ex-senator Gordon denies he
ever claimed any intimacy with President Grant,
or to know anything Of his political views or pur-
poses, from amy conversation with him; that he
has never had any communications with
Gen. Grant, as to his party organization or pro-
grammes, past, present or future. He states
anxiety for his belief in the successes of the Dem
Ocratic party, with trusty Democratic candidate.
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1t is said that the friends of Grant and of
Blaine are trying to effect Il compromise. 1t
is believed that Grant would consent to retire
from the Presidency and give that Office To
Blaine if Congre would create for his benefit
another military office. to be held during life
regardless of good behavior, large salary
being sine qua non.
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kIDNAPPER ARRESTED

PHILADELPHIA, July Christopher Wooster,
arrested for completely in the child stealing case,
is still i'll custody, though there is nothing to
crlminate him except the suspicious resemblance
OF III, handwriting TO- the letters written proposing
the return Of the child for money
No new del ;pments in the child stealing case
tonight, Wooster is still in Jail, and the detec-
tives are hard at work at ne matter.
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SAGINAW RACES.

SAGINAW, Mich, July l6-The race at the
East Saginaw Driving Park to-day for the
purse OF 5000 = $500 to the first horse
$500 to the second, and $1,000 to the third,
which beat the fastest time on record.
Goldsmith Maid won in three straight heats
in 2:l9ss, 2:16a and 2:16, the only contestant
being Judge Fullarton. Fullartons time was
2:2o22, 2:ls and 2:lsa. Eight thousand people
We're present.
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Mr.. Benjamin Morgan, late Secretary of the
American Legation in London, who has been
called home to take place in the State De-
partment, has, in addition to doing practically
all of the work of the Legation, managed to
dine out i'll aristocratic English society nearly
every night for thirteen years. It has also
been his practice to enterin book each night,
before retiring to rest, the names Of his host
and fellow guests and the pith of what was
said during and after the meal. Considering
that MIR. Morgan has moved in the cream Of
diplomatic, fashionable, and literary society,
that book viii be worth readiug; but it is not
to be given to the world until after its COM
pliers death. long life to Morgan.
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RIVER AND xrEAAR0ArN.

and stationary. Weather clear andwarm
PrrrsBURe, July H.T River 2 feet inches
and falling. Weather clear ami pleasant
EVANSVILLE, July n q Weather clear and WARM
River has fallen INCHES. ..,5ile. ,siss8s asis
CAlKo, July 17.-Arriyed: john A. ScudAcf
from New Orleans at 8 A. NJ, John Kyle from St.
LOnis at noon, Belle Of Shreveport from st. Louis
at p NJ. Departed: Scutlder for st. Louis at 4
A. NJ, Atlantic for New Orleans at P n River
IL feet inches, falling. Weather, cloudy; mer-
curry 50. o......4,.'.,.,t' - -.
ST. L1urs, July II. Arrrriiyod Mi .r7 Alice Alice nots
New Orleans. No departures A very heavy
rain this evening. Weather much cooler.
LOUISVILLE L July II rRyer falips; = feet scans
in the canal Weather cloudy and pleasant. Ar.
rived: Shannon from New Oflcahs 70 Cincinnati
MEMPHIS, July 74. Weather sleax and hot.
River stationary. Arrived: Quckstep. from
White River, Fefft GibAof II an Arlansas River
Departed 81. GeneyievsI for st. 4 Ouie, Capitol
City for Vicksbng. CArksvilie ,,!o.. Arkansas
River The owters of the Quickstep deny til at
she will be withdrawn from the White River
trade ; but should low water prevent Der runni ny
till August, they viii replace her Nth a light
drsught boat. .Eei ss7 @ IL @
VIcKsBURs, July 17.-passed up City Of Vicks.
burg P. M, City Of Quincy p n. Katie P
NJ. River falling slowly. Weather warm and
clear
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SHOOTING AFFRAY.

LOUISVILLE, July 17.-Daniel Matheny was shot
at Harrodsbnrg, KY, to-day, by James Slaughter
macy with his (Slaughter's) wife, which Matheny
admitted. Slaughter then drew "a revolver and
fired, infiicting fatal wound. The entire Har-
rodsburg bar have volunteered to defend Slaugl-
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WASHINGTON.
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WASHINGTON July 1.-THE commissioners to
settle up the affairs of the Freedmen's Savings
and Trust Company are busily engaged examin-
ing the books Of the institution, and will in the
course OF few days issue circular to those
interested, giving an approximate statement OF
what they expect to be able to do. and urging
them not 10 sacrifice their claims, but retain
them, if possible, till the affairs Of the institution
can be arranged, when 1t is expected nearly the
whole amount Of the claims will be paid.
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All, HA!-There is cat in the President
meal tub. Mr.. Hale agreed to accept the
Post Master Generally, if he were allowed a
three-months' leave of absence Though not
an extraordinary request it was refused. But
Gov. jewell is appointed with a three months
leave Why was this thus? That is now the
conundrum among the wiseacres at Washing
ton.-L0uisctle Cyu,ier-.ydur1.M.
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Washington special to the Boston Herald
contains this information 1.-THE vacant Rus
sian mission will be filed on the Presidents
return to Washington by the appointment Of
a distinguished ex-Confederate general, whose
name is as yet withheld. Ex-senator Nye is
candidate for the place, with Senator Jones
pressing his name" The telegraph has in
formed US that Lopgstreet is the ex-Confed-
crate alluded to.
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The story of Durius Green and his flying
machine viii be recalled to many OF our
Headersl by hate occurrence in England A
learned professor who had invented wings
that, by his calculations, would enable him to
hy as the lark, attempted to put his invention
to test, and came to tragical end In order
to get a good start he chartered balloon,
and, ascending q hundred feet or so, plumed
his wings for the flight The wings, how
ever. failed to perform their proposed func-
tons and the Professor came down in heap
very suddenly. He was shoveled mp into =
basket, and let "a hope his wings burisd with
him. The fool killer hasn't got through with
hb work yst evidently.
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WEATHnR AND CROps. Thursday night the
heaviest rain Of the year fell, it is stated to
have been at least nine inches We will he..,
no more grqmbling about the dry weather /
some time to come. The corn has been
greatly benefited, and the impression now is
that tolerable fair crop will be made Cot
ton iSpf0Miaing Rumors of the worms have
reached "a but they seem to be about only in
spots, and not much damage is anticipated
from them Minden Webster PARISH Demo
cru, 11h inst .FlhU h1,lfatf.
CnoPA-We were blessed on Saturday and
Sunday hst, with delightful and refreshing
rains which We are assured will make our
corn crop. Our people are more cheerful
than ever before, and as no caterpillars have
yee made their appearance they are in fact
juhilanE Cotton is in fine condition and bids
fir % yield an abundant harvest We are at
this willing three weeks in advance of the
appearance Of the worm last year. and we
have good cause to feel more cheerful -
NatoAit0cAes Hissdic0tor, 11M inst
TIE RtH CBDP.-T rice crop of this
paxish, awe arr. informed, will exceed four
Thousand barrels this year the largest crop of
the kind ever made in this parish.
Lake Charles (Calcasieu} Echo, 18th inst
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CLOSING OF THE FRUIT AND FLORAL ExHIB1.
TONI st evening the exhibition of the
Fruit Growers Association, closed at the
Exposition Building. We have no doubt that
the ladies and gentlemen who have spared nc
eAertions to make this u success, will feel
duly compensated for their labor by the Large
crowds that have attended nightly.
The following are the rticles taking tie
prizes: The native wines, Island Queen,
Sparkling Catawba, Ives's Seeding and many
other delightful wines too numerous to men,
tion manufactured at the Kelley Island Wine
Company, and exhibited by our well-known
friend, Mr. H. Z, Shropshire, who is the sole
agent for this State. Grapes, water-melons,
squashes and a greater part of the floral de-
partment, all Of which were raised in Louisi
ana received deserved rewards for merit
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Under the new postal law, which allows four
pounds Of merchandise to go through the
mails tor thirty-two cents, for the forwarding
OF samples, instruments, ETC., by mail has
been largely increased The highest postal
rate for four pounds is about as low as that of
the express companies to near points, and
much lower than express rates to more distant
parts of the country
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MEETING OF THE FREIGHT AGESTS

CHICAGO, July 17.-At the meeting Of the gem
eral superintendents and general freight agents
OF all railroads leading to the Southwest vestcr-
day, it was decided not to pool the earnings, but
to advance the present freight rates to the South
west points. All opposition between the compa-
nj es is now obviated, and higher rates will be
olt aimed
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THE CHICAGO FIRE.

CHICAGO, July 17.-Thus far seven persons
are known to have lost their lives by the fire.
Strenuous efforts are being made to furnish
those deprived Of homes by fire with the ne
cessities Of life All aid societies are giving
their help
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MEETING Of THE PHARNACEUTlsrS.

NEW YORK, July 17.-At meeting of the Col
leSe OF Pharmacy yesterday evening" the second
annual report Of the Board of Pharmacy was
submitted, showing that of 1O4 candidates exam
med during the past year, II passed a satisfac-
tory examination and 81 were registered. Total
registered pharmaceutists now 1863 Of whom
BID We're proprietors and 546 assistants.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

HARRIsoSBURG, July 17.-Mrs. Barbara De
Hart, aged lO1 years and months, died yester-
day. She was the mother Of ten children, ~
grandchildren, II great-grand-chiidren, and one
great-great-grand-child. She had been blind for
twenty years.
New YORK, July l7.-About 600 lIarionte col
onists arrived here yesterday from Hamburg.
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THIEVES AT LONG BRANCH.

Lone BRANCH, July IA gang Of thieves
has been operating among the cottages and
hotels during the past few days. Several large
robberies have been reported. Detectives are
now here looking for the miscreants
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One sad result of the panic Il that several
have telt constrained by way of economy, to
give up their church pews. If business don't
pick up soon, We fear some OF our citizens will
be obhged to sell one or two of their bulldogs
Marquette Mining Journal
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MARINE.

GALVESTON, July H. Arrived a, Steamship
Clinton, Harlan, from Indianola, steamship
Rfashear schooner Carolina, Blanchard, from
fnxpan schooner Skylark, from Tuxpan Sailed;
Steamships Clinton, for Brashear; Hutchinson,
for lndanoia; Josephine, for Braahear.
SOUTHWEST Pass, July II, p. N. -Barometer
Arrived: Steamship State Of Alabama, P. NJ.
Flint, master, from Liverpool. to A. K. Miller
~ Co. #
No departures. @
NEW York, July 17.-Arriyed: Great Western.
Colonia. Arrived OUT LAIneriqus, City OF
Richmond, Denmark.
NEW YORK, July l7.-Arriyed: Steamers Il,
H4rfagle and Kronprlnz Frederick William.
An excellent comb natiou dollars and
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THE LEE EsTATE.-By decision rendered
o-day in the United States Di trict Court, by
Judge Hughes, in an action of ejectment, G..
w. c. Lee VS.. Azo Chace, part of the Custis
estate, sold during the war by the United
States for taxes, is ordered to be restored to
the devisee Of the late G. W. Parke Gusts,
viz: The mill property ON Four Mile Run, in
Fairfax county.-Alerandria Gazette
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FOREIGN NEWS.
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LONDON.

LONDON, July I'm the House Of Commons
tonight Mr.. Gladstone withdrew his resolution
against the public worship regulation in consid-
Grafton OF the unanimity Of the vote in its favor
on its second reading.
John Lawrence Toole, the comedian, sailed for
New York to-day.
LONDON, July II. The Gabriel timber wharf at
Rotherhithe, covering quarter OF an acre,
burned last night, With IS gallons Of creosote.
The loss is not stated, but must be- very heavy.
Three persons were injured during the fire.
A dispatch from Lausanne, Switzerland, an
nounces the death Of the Rev. DR.. Goodrich the
grandson of Noah Webster.
In the House Of Lords this P. NJ the Earl Of
Caernaryon, Colonial Minister, stated that the
Government was ready to accept the cession of
the FIJI Islands if it was made unconditional,
but sixteen conditions proposed by FIJI were not
accepted.
The Governor of New South Wales has been
instructed to submit the views Of the Govern
ment to the King and inhabitants Of the Fiji
Islands.
LONDON, July II, 5 P. M.-The amount of
bullion gone into the Bank of England on bal
ance is 900. Erie 304@3O4. Paris dispatches
quote rentes 81, francs 974.
The Benchers of Grays Inn have decided to
limit the Kincoly inquiry to the fact whether or
not he is the editor Of the Englistman.
MADRID.
MADRID, July 17.-There was riot at Leri,la
yesterday, arising from the opposition Of the
people to a certain tax. The troops suppressed
the disorder. Several persons were injured.
several houses IN the suburbs Of cuenca and killed.
many OF the inhabitants.
u.urS
fAhlS.
IAhIs, July H:-Madrld Journals state that the
Carllsts have seized 1900 women and children on
hold them as hostages, to be shot in case Of an
attack by the Republicans.
PARIS, July 17.-There are dissensions in the
W, upon Questions OF general poicy brt
retirement of Magne. which is expected before
the debate of next Monday, on Ventayou's report
from the Committee of Thirty. '. r.
rn+a,;ar' ' - r9" n munster u tue
has accepted his resignation. II is said that in
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Senator Gordon pretends to speak authori-
tatively for General Grant on the third-term
question. We believe the Senator is mistaken
we do not believe General Grant either ex-
poets or desires another nomination, and we
are very certain that he will never receive an
other election He cannot afford to close his
great career with great defeat. such as would
be his inevitable fate as third-term candi-
date. Ii his indiscreet friends, ike Senator
Gordon, persist in misrepresenting him, it
may become an actual necessity for him to an
nounce his intention to retire from public life
on tue Al of March, 1877. We do not believe
there is true friend Of the President and the
country who would not advise a declaration
OF this kinds Louis Globe Req.
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Music AND DANCING.-The concert al
Grunewald Hall last night indicated by the
attendance that these entertainments are con-
) stantly gaining in popularity. Without par.
ticularizing regarding the programme, we may
refer to it as a pleasant one, which was appre-
ciated. The interest in these summer con-
certs will manifest itself further by the an
nouncement that Friday next Prof
Collignon will, for the first time in many
years, appear a solOist-on the instrument
which he understands 50 well, the piano-in a
concerto, by Hummel with full orchestra
Among those present last night we also
noticed our distinguished acquaintance, Prot.
Curto, whose personal assistance at these
concerts would add materially to their success
The next concert is to be on Tuesday next,
when, by request, the entertainment will
close with n dance The bare announcement
will draw a crowd at Grunewald Hail.
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BILLIARDS. evening there was quite a
number Of persons collected to witness the
fourth game Of the series for the champion
shipcue between Messrs. Maggioi and Abrams,
which was won by Mr. Maggioli in the 3Oth
inning, by a score Of 300 to 141 points Mr.
Ms play throughout gave evidence of his
mastery stroke and unbounded management
of the worries. Average of winner, TO-