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ST. esOE Gk'1H HOTEL PISsYl. "A

EPOlNr, OF. hARY's COUNTY, MD EHkS
ILLS new hotel, newly furnished, Is now lE.&l
open "a the Tece ptiOn Of GU IL i, beam T,,Iy
sliuated, immt di.ielJ On the st. George and Poto
n &C rivers, capable OF accommodating abOu- one
hundred guests THE Table will be bon ,titrIIy
CRIPPLED with all the salt water de Iicacfes God
banning. Nth additional im prOVements in bathing
house.. &c. Good angling, always plenty ssiIiDs
and n hing ot ats for the erjoym-ut Of the gTests
Tree OF charge. There Is q new steamboat wharf
Immediately az the place, 20 which the steamer
Gtorglanra tom hss on her regular trim between
Washington and Baltimore, and will also make her
regular weekly excursions Terms for board: "a
Per dst 9 10 per week; S5 per month, Chi -rn
prietOr. iaI
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CIVIL SERVICE RgFoRM.-The Commjtts.
on Reform In the Civil Service held a meeting
this morning, a. which Gen. Batter moved tt at
the resolution OF the last meeting advising the
Con mittee OF Appropriations to recommend ~
appropriation OF $685. 900 for the use Of the e. vii
Service Commission, be rescin1ed. The IN,
non was lost by tie vote, when he offered ne
iOlowlng, which was adopted -" Rf,Orcsd
That the committee do not recommend anv
fuI tier appropriation to carry GU an exp n.
ment In the SD called civil service reform In the
manner in which II b as heen carria.I ON ,,
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TRR TRANSIT OF VRNUs.-The following IL
list OF the stations and parties of the United
States expedition for observation Of the transit
OF Venus, December 8, 1874:
VlaGivostock, Russia.-Chief Astronomer
Prof 5. Hall, United States navy; Assistant. ID
b. wheeler; Chief Photographer, ID. r. Clark;
Assistants, j. s. Tappan, q. j. Rockwell and
=. n. Lacy. ""N
Hobart Town, Van Dieman's Land-Chisf
AsuoDomer, Prof. W. Hardness, United States
navy; Assistant, l.. Waldo; Chief Photograph
er, w. j. Moran; Assistants, w. III. ChurchiIl
Kerguelen Island.-Chief Astronomer. Com.
maDdsr Ryan, United States navy; Assistant.
Lieut. Commander @. j. Vain, United States
navy; Chief Photographer, d. Il. Holmes; AS
sistanf, @. W. Dryer and j. Stanley.
New Zealand.-Chief Astronomer, Prof
Peters, OF Hamilton college; Assistant, Lieut.
4. w. Bass, United States army; Chief Photo
graPhsr, q, l.. Phlllippi; Assistants, j. Russell,
e b. Pierson and l.. n. Ayre.
Peking.-Cbief Astronomer, Professor Wat.
eon, or Michigan university; Assistant, Profess
sor Y. a. Young, OF Dartmouth college; Chief
rh9.oerapher, Wv. Ranger; Assistants, DR..
+. W ateon and B. j. Conrad.
Crozot lsland.-Chief Astronomer CANAAN
nay mono, United States engineers; Assistant.
Lieutenant 8. K. Tilman, United States army.
j. g. Campbell and A. Foster.
Nagasaki.-Cbief Astronomer Profssaor
DAVIDSON, United States coast survey; Assistant.
U. n. Jtltman, United States coast survey.
Chatham Islsnd.-Chief Astronomsr. F.
Smltn, Umrsd Statfs coast survey; CHIEF Pho.
toRrspher, l.. Seebahp; Assistants, o. Bnchisr
and W. ID. Raw.
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EXCURSIONS, &c.
EACU hOIUNS, &C.
INHE PIC MIC OF THE LIVELY TEN HAS
Il been POSTPONED until the lTIK INSTANT,
on account of the bad weather. je4 Sc.
CEORGIANA EXCUR SIONS
LE0NARDT6WS, PINEI POIST, MAR
STALLS AND POINT LOOKOUT.

These Excursions, 80 popular the past two seasons
will be iesumed on SATURDAY, r.
The splendid steamer Georgiar na
will leave the 7Ih rect wharf at .. m. EVaRY
Sal bDA1 during the season, and returning leave
Point Lockout al .. m. Sunday, arriving st w ash
inEtOn at o. III. Monday.
81 ate Room tickets for ssls at off &c OF W. O. "
u. 3. Esilrsad, No. sos PeDnsJ lvani 4 ave-
Round TIip Tickets, S750 For sale only az the
boat.
E. NIGHrENGALE, Agent,
Jtl-3m 7th street Wharf,
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A CLOSE CoNTRsr.-The Committee on Elec-
lions yesterday submitted report In the con-
tested election case Of Thomas NJ. Gunter VI.
VIM w. Wiltshire, from the Sd district Of Ar
kansas, and report unanimously In favor of
unseating Judge Wiltshire, and declaring Mr..
Gunter legally elected. The question turned
upon the point whether certain votes cast for
"Thomss M. Guntse, ~" S. M. Gunter ;" 81, VI,
Gunter )" should be counted for Thos. M. Gun
ter. The committee had proof that Gunter and
Wiltshire were the only two candidates for Con-
gress In that district, and that the votes above
given should not be counted as scattering nv
counting them for GuDter he had q majority.
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LADIES' GOODS.

NEW STRING GOODS
AT REDUCED PRICBS!
NEW GOODs: NEW GOODS
And NOVELTIES In Fancy Goods,
OwnM fOUEGS n. Y. Bazaar,
MARRIOTT al 7th street
, 1874-01-10

The " Tidende," commenting upon the re-
voIutionary event which brought about the
bloodless overthrow of President Baez, SAYS,
e 1t now remains to be proved after the election
of a President, be he CACEREs or GONZALES
what benefit or evil will accrue to the Country
under q new administration, whether, by it's
acts 1t will encourage progress and thereby
cement a permanent peace throughout the
Republic, or by following the footsteps of It's
predecessor sow the seed of discomfort and
create fresh revolutionary plots.
During the time that GONZALES has been
Governor of Pto. Plata he has most decidedly
won golden opinions of both Dominicans and
Foreigners and has made himself exceedingly
popular, and TO judge from the Press of Por-
to Plata and the popularity he enjoys, it is
very probable he will be elected President.
and if be should be, it is generally believed
a brilliant future is in prospect for the Re-
public of St. Domingo,
, 1874-01-10

The President went on board amidst a nu-
merous and sympathetic crowd, and as he pas
sed the various military posts the honours due
TO the Chief of the State were paid him. We
understand that President BAEZ's stay here
will be short, as be intends to leave for Europe
in the English steamer of the 18th instant.
Ex-President Baez entertained at dinner, at
the Commercial Hotel on the 9TH instant, the
Commander and Officers of the French Gun
boat ''Kersaint,' the UNITED States. French,
Italian and Dominican Consuls, and a few
friends"
, 1874-01-10
COLO MA L.
PORTO RICO.

The British Consul OF Porto Rico shows.
in his report this year, how comparatively
easy is the work of emancipation in that
island. The population in 1872 was
617,327, the majority being whites and
the number of slaves is returned as 31,716,
but it is stated that this is Cos more than
are on the Government registry. Thus
only s per cent. of the population were
slaves.
BARBADoS.-The sitting Of the Court
OF Grand Sessions was brought to a close
on the 18th ulto. The two capital Of
lenses were disposed of. In the one case.
the Queen VS.. Fee, for the murder of
Dash, Fee was found guilty and sentenced
to death. The jury could not recommend
him to mercy.
In the other case, the Queen vs.. erich
low, for the murder of his wife, the evil
dence not being sufficiently conclusive,
the prisoner was acquitted.
The number of prisoners in the different
Goals and Prisons undergoing punishments
amounts to 400 at the last Sessions the
number was 81, showing an increase of
IS since.
A prospectus has been issued of the
Barbados Gas Company Limited J, with
IL capital of 9lOO, 900 in 10000 95
shares, of which $4,000 are now offered fer
subscription.
The object of the company is to acquire
and carry out the concession for lighting the
Island of Barbados with gas, for which
purpose the right to commence operations.
In the first instance, in the city of Bridge
town, has been already acquired, the Act
OF Parliament granting the company the
exclusive privilege of supplying the city
with gas for the period of Is years from
June last.
~DEMERARA.-At q meeting of the Court
OF Policy held on the 9th last month, the
subject of immigration was discussed, and
the resolution Oh raising the re-indenture
from $95 to $3.50, and the allotment fee
from $50 to S95, was unanimously passed.
James Robert Butler, the young man
convicted OF the murder of Mr.. w. Austin,
and Kokoye, a coolie convicted of wife
murder, were executed on the 18th.
There had been several heavy falls of
rain, and the prospects for next years
crop were most favourable. Notwith-
standing the drought which prevailed in
May. June and July last, the exports to
the 23rd ult. amounted to within q few
hogsheads of the total shipment in 1872.
All the estates were busy grinding, and
produce came forward freely, but nearly
the whole was shipped on estates account.
There had been few sales in the local
market, at prices varying from SIS, 25 to
Sc for vacuum pan, and So. rs to 81. O5
for mnscovodo
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Cuban News,

HAVANA, Aug. l9.-The following is the decree
issued Yesterday in regard t. exemption. from
the draft: The authorized exemption from mill
tary service, on payment Of sl0,IO without excep-
tlon having caused great numbers to exempt
themselves, largely diminishing the forces of the
different rps OF the contingent, which are
strictly necessary for service.
1t is therefore found convenient to cease for
the future exemption for 1000 IN the cavalry corps
and the eoloreI militia and only the substftu-
ton of able bodied men will be permitted ex-
emptions from service Ill the infantry or the
pa yment of $1,000 will be continued.
CoNCHA.
HAVANA, Aug. 19.-rhe Spanish guerlllas on
the 18th inst , discovered band Of insurgents
under JmeneZ, and pursued them to Igneza
and the Spanlards attacked them, but under I'M
favorable circumstances, receiving CALLING fire
from the woods, from which they suffered
severely Afterwards the insurgents, heavily
reinforced, charged with the mAcheta.
notwithstanding their inferiority in numbers,
the guerillas valiantly defended themselves, and
although compelled Dnaily to withdraw, sue
ceeded In carrying off their wounded and killed.
They were obliged to leave on the field one cap
tain and two ieuteuants. The loss of the insur-
gents must have been quite as heavy as the que
rlas. They fought with great desperation.
In consequence OF this cueck, all the parish
rces at different hea dquarters have taken the
fell.
The Ir surge ts who raided through Sancti
splrltus as previous reported, were all mounted.
They ran over the town crying Viva and
discharSing their pistols and rifles in every
direction. They attacked no house.
Gen. Zea, cnie' OF staff Of the island, lelf
Havana this morning to take c0mmand in person
VI the troops in the jurisdiction of sanct,
Spiritus.
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ANOTHER NEG RO INSU RRECTION-THE WHITES
THREATENED.

MEMPHIS Aug. 19.-Passengers by the Thomp
son Dean report intense excitement and fears O.
conflict between the whites and blacks at Ber
nard or old Grand Lake landing, in Chicot coun
tyg, Arkansas. trouble originated in the killing
Of white boy by negro some days since The
latter took refuge in cane-brake after the kill
ing and was pursued by party Of men and cap
tured, and while being conveyed to Jail escaped
several shots were fired at him as he disappeared
in the cane. Some days after some negroes
found his body in the woods, and charged that
he had been killed by his white captors and the
body concealed.
The story spread among the negroes, who, it
is said, threaten to kill Blk white men in revenge
When the steamer Thompson Dean passed the
whites and blacks were both arming, and it was
feared serious trouble would ensue A number
of women anu children left Bernard on the Dean
and came to Greenvllle for safety.
The commander of the revenue cutter sent a
letter to the Collector of this port, saying that
the cutter could protect the United States prop
er y, but that they were not adequate to protect
the property or lives Of the citizens
An order was received here from Gov Moses
to-day for one company of negro militia to be
ready to go to Georgetown tomorrow, but only
twelve + sponed and they were sent out to arrest
the defaulters.
The Adjutant General of the State failed to
arrive to take ommand, and the troops were dis
missed at E T. VI.
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THE MARKET WAR.
TURNBULL MOVES AGAIN.
no ACTION BY THE SHERIFF.

The grand meeting and bloodless battle
that it was generally expected would come of
yesterday at the private market Of Bernard
Bernichon, No. Is Bourbon street, near Cont
" fZZled'
Turnbull took command in person Of that
detachment Of his men detailed in the Third
Precinct, yesterday at about o'clock A. M.
and just about daylight started out like good
General for a reconnaissance. and, returning
about 5 o'clock, sailed forth with his men,
eight in all, and in business-ike manner
went to work and closed up all the private
markets lie found doing business.
In but one instance was an arrest made, and
the exception WAS in the case Of the proprie-
tor Of the establishment situated at the corner
Of st. Philip and Burbon streets, who posi-
lively refused to close He was taken to the
station. His wife, a spunky little woman,
was directed to close the doors, but declined.
A threat, however, to lock her up If she did
not, had the desired effect.
This was the only instance in which any
direct resistance to the commands Of Turnbull
was offered, the other butchers quietly closing
when ordered to do so.
Bernard Bernichon, he did not make an at
tempt to open, as Mr.. Dick, for his own
reasons, did not furnish the deputy sherifs.
The failure to test the question as to the
ability of the Sheriff to execute the DEGREES of
the civil courts Notwithstanding the interfer-
ence Of Kellogg with his troops, has caused
general dissatisfaction and results in general
disappointment.
The fight now stands as it did at the close
on Tuesday evening. Turnbull expresses the
intention # keeping right on as he started
Deputy Sheriff Dick has given assurances
that he will enforce the orders of the court at
all hazards, without regard to consequences,
this morning.
We learned, at late hour last night, that
the police are to be out in full force this
morning, to effect the general closing of the
private markets Whether this will have the
effect Of closing operations on the part OF the
Sheriff remains to be SEEN
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The Louisiana Republicans still quarrel.
State Auditor Clinton has resigned because
the Republican convention renominated Du-
buclet tor Treasurer. 1t is great pity that
more Louisiana officials have not been brought
to see the propriety Of resigning. Louisville
Courier Journal.
Evidently the Courier-Jouraal has not seen
the joke in this Clinton resignation business.
Why, bless your soul, Watterson, the fellow
has no more idea Of leaving his fat crib than
Kellogg has Of becoming honest, or Grant OF
vacating the White House. He will hold on
just SO long as he dare, and when he is finally
compelled to leave will abaL don not only the
Office, but the State.
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KILLING OF A GAD's HILL ROBBER.

ST. Louis, Aug. 19.-John 7. Morey's. deputy
sheriff of Colin county, Texas, writes a letter to
the Ece"llg Dispatch stating he killed notorious
eharcater named James H. Reed in La mar
county, Texas, on the 9th OF August. Before dy-
ing, Reed stated he was the leader of the band
that committed the Iowa and Gad's Hill, Mis-
scuri, train Iobberies and the st. Geneveve, Mis-
souri,, bank robbery, and also asserted that he
robbed the Hot Springs, Arkansas, and AUSTIN
Texas, stages, and had committed several similar
robberies in Arizona, Nevada and Greg n. He
would not give the names Of any of his associates,
but declared positively that neither Arthur Me-
Coy nor the younger of the James brothers had
anything to do with these robberios.
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Meeting Of an Old Jewish Order.

New YORK, Aas. l9.-The Grand Lodge of the
Ancient jewish Order Of Kresher Shell Babel
met here to-day. Delegates are present from
New York. Massachusetts, Connecticut and other
States. The Grand Soar is Harris Rosenthal, OF
New York.
showing the condition of the order since the last
report
There are now 4934 male and $50 female mem
bers in good standing, making total of 5464
members.
The receipts Of the Grand Lodge for the past
year were s4lOO, and the expenditures $27S9,
leaving balance of Sl3ll.
The Committea ON Endowment made . report
from which it is learned that they had received
during the year $4,000, and paid out $40, 900 to
deceased brethren. They have now on hand q
surplus Of about $1,000, with which it is contem-
plated to pay the endowments of the next seven
deaths.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MoRRIsTowN, Aug ia negro aged 35 years
is under arrest for sling sixteen year old
girls while gathering berries.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 19.-The vote on the new
constitution is light. title interest manifested
III the result, which is still doubtful.
EDELI, Ills, Aug. ia man and woman with
a boy dressed in girls clothes were arrested He
resembles Ross.
BOSTON, Aug. 19.-The new play Of Passions
Perls at the Atllaneum Theatre, on hint from
the authorities was withdrawn from the stage to
night. The play is founded on the Beecher- Ill
ton Scandal, and is considered immoral by the
City Fathers.
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NEW YORK ITEMS,
THE RACES.

SARATOGA, Aug. 19.-Extra day-for matches,
etc.
Fa.S Rdce-Match for $1,000 each half for
felt; three quarters of mile.
W. r. Travers b: m. Emily Fuller, years, by
Eclipse, out of Oliati. L. L. Lorllard's br. m.
Opleia. years, by jerome Edgar, ont Of Pasta.
1t was walk over for Emily Fuller.
Second Race "A sweepstakes for year Odds
$1,000 each entrance money added to o piece OF
plate worth 500 one mile. Three started
Chesapeake, RhodomaHthus and Vassal.
After an exciting race i'll which Vassal kept the
lead almost to the close, with Chesapeake second,
Ria lom .nthus came up with rush, and won by
length Vassal second, the fayorite last. Time,
l:46t.
Tiird rdce-Match for $3.50 each, between
Mollie Darling and Botany Bay; one mile; won
by Botany Bay by two lengths.
SARATOGA, Aug. 49, = Fourth Race - Extra
handicap for all ages for purse OF $500, one
miie and an eighth FadladeeD, LIZZIE Lucas,
Governor Morton, Ida Wells and Mary buckly
started Fadladeen won by nearly two lengths.
Time, 1856.
One of the queerest daels on record was
that in which S..inte- Veuye was engaged. 1t
began to rain slightly after he hal taken up
his position, whereupon he coolly his nm-
brella over his head with his left hand, while
holding the pistol with his right. The expos
tulation of his witnesses had no effect upon
him. 1T is all very well to be killed" said
the famous essayist, "but obj ct to catch
ing cold in my head"
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ONE SOLDIER KILLS ANOTHER.

OMAHA, Aug. 19.-On August 10th, while Oh
escort duty near old camp Brown, Wyoming,
private Charles Green, Company, L. Third Cav
other soldiers, and deserted.
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HoRsEs, MARES AND BARoucHE.-Ten A No.
working horses and mares, also a number OF
saddle horses. one jump-seat barouche, to be
sold this dry at II o'clock, at the corner of
Baronne and Gravier. by Messrs. Montgom-
ery, Parties in need Of stock should not fail
20 attend, a this is q consignment which is to
be closed out without limit or reserve.
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NEW RICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA-THE NEGRO
TROUBLES.

| CHARLESTON, Aug. l9.-The first new Carolina
lice was sold here to-day, classcd common prime,
for 10 cents pound.
Advices from Georgetown represent the town
still crowded with negroes, with the negro
militia still guarding the Jail.
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THE CUBAN IysURRECTIOy.

HAVANA, Aug, Son the night of the 18th
the Insurgents burned the dwelling on the PLAN
tationn near Estella, and Lagua was also assault
The Insurgents succeeded IN securing quantity
OF money and goods which they ca"ried OF. One
of the men garrlsoning the place was wounded.
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CUsTER's FIGHT WITH THE INDIANS.

Sioux CITY, Aug. ia report comes from
Fort SuIy, tonight, that the indians, to num-
Der of four thousand, had attacked Clusters ex-
petition on the 10Th and were rcpulsed with
heavy loss Casters | IS is reported at fifty
ki led and wounded This report was brought
into Fort Suly by rail rider, who states that he
met one Of Custe. s scouts above Grand River and
got the news from him.
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A meeting Of the Democratic State Central
Committee will be held En6ay evening, 2lst
inst, at the gentlemen's parlor, St Charles
Hotel Prompt attendance is desired and
requested business Of importance will BE-
brought before the meeting. 7
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FOREST FIRES RAGING.

DETROIT, Aug. 19.-Forest fires are raging
along the Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw Rail-
dwellings, were destroyed and the whole village
threatened. Heavy fires are reported near
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-20

NEW Books. We have received from
Lessrs Kahn & Co, booksellers and station
ers, the following new works: In His Name
by E. E. Hale, Roberts Bros, Boston; From
the Clouds to the Mountains, from the French
of Jules Verne, by A. l. Alger, VIM. F. Gill
l. Co., Boston Kings Cope, q novel, Loring,
Rnston
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-The article from the
Freemen Journal to the effect that the Spanish
Go, ernmeni, in return for securing the recogni-
ton OF the kepublic by European powers, has
agreed to cede the island of Porto Rico to Ger
many, occasion. comment in all quarters.
But there is source here at present from
which to obtain official information concerning
OF the startling announcement.
It's known, however, that a report existed a
year or more ago that Germany was seeking to
obtain possession of the Spanish West India
Islands.
Though the report which was confined only to
a small official circle was regarded involving
serious consequences, it was soon apparently for
gotten. All that can now be said with certainty
Is, that the Executive Department of our Gov
eminent is not inattentve to this matter and that
both Caleb Gushing at Madrid and J. Bancroft
Davis at Berlin, have this subject on their men,
the proper time to repeat to those Governments
the position Of the Administration as hereto
fore privately and officially expressed by Presi-
dent CIR mt himself and also the Secretary OF
State in ma ntcnance of the Monroe doctrine.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-08-20

FETH CHAMPETRE AT MISSISSIPPI City
Mesns. J. D. Mayer & Co., proprietors o,
Barnes's Hotel, at Mississippi City, propose
to give on the 22d inst. fete champetre, for
the benefit and pleasure Of their guests and
the friends Of their guests. The acious
grounds attached to the hotel will be illu-
minated, fine band Of music will be on
hand, and to its strains, famed by the cool
breezes from the ripping waters, the many
favored ones will enjoy themselves.
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MORE DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.

CARP, Ont, Aug. 19.--Destructive brush fires
are raging in this vicinity.
Eight farmers living a short distance from here
have had their dwellings, and outbuilding de-
stroyed.
The weather is excessively dry