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FOREIGN.
The European Congress at Brus-
sells.
Prussia's Programme Portrayed.
Germany Moving to Suppress
the Spanish COrtes.
A Million Dollar Fire at Liver
pool.

NEW YORK, July 2S.-A Berlin letter
on The International Congress, which be-
| gun its session yesterday In Brussels, saws
the PrTISsian project, which it is proposed
to discuss, is called an sInternational Con
ventiOn Concerning the Laws and Customs
Of War;" and, after laying down certain
general principles. as to what war is-a
struggle between two nations and their
armies, and not between the subjects
contains eighty-One sections devoted to de-
tailed statement on what should or should
not be permitted in war in regard TO military
authority on the territory Of the hostile
State. The doctrine is decisiyely laid
down and 1t probably will provoke oppOsi-
ton, that the occupation of a portion of
ths territory of a State completely
suspends the legal authority Of that
State, and substitutes that of the enemy,
so that il any Of the population are subse-
quently found in arms they will not be
treated as prisoners of war. At the same
time the army Of occupation has no risht
TO seize churches, establishments Of charity
and institutions. The seizure Of mOnu-
ments, works OF art, OF museums is severe
ly reprehended. Among the means of war
which are forbidden, are the use Of poison,
treaeherous murder, murdsT of prisoners
and refusal to give quarter, threat Of exter-
minatiOn towards garrison that OBSTINATE
ly detends a fortress, the employment Of
arms causing useless suffering such as pro-
jectles filled with powdered glass or explo-
siye balls of less than 400 grammes in
weight. None but fortified cities can be
besieged. An open city which is not de-
Tended by troops, can neither be besieged nor
bOmbarded, and no city can be bOmbarded
without notice, nor can it be pillaged after
its capture. Persons captured in balloons
are not spies. Correspondents and other
persons who accompany the armies, al
tbOssgh nOn-eombatants, can be made pris-
oners, but are not legal enemies. They
must therefore BE- exposed to no violence or
ill-treatment. They can be condemned to
a city, fortress or locality, but cannot be
imprisoned like criminals. A prisoner Of
war may be killed while trying to escape,
but once TecaptuTed he cannot be pun
ished for his attempt, though surveillance
can be increased. Prisoners of war can be
employed on certain public works, which
are not fatiguing or humiliating, consider
ing the grade and position they occupy in
their own country, provided these works
have no relation TO the operations Of war.
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WASHINGTON.
Negotiations for the Five Per
Cents Concluded.
The ROtbsehiIds the Largest Purs
eliaSefs.

The ROthsehiIds the Largest Purs
cliasefs.
WASHINGTON, July 28.-Negotiations
Tor the per cent. funded loan were con-
cluded by the Secretary Of the Treasury to-
day, with August Belmont & Co., on be-
half of n. NJ. Rothzchild & Sons, of Lon
don, and j. and w. Seligman & Co., on
behalf of themselves and associates. These
parties made an absolute substitution for
s45, ,000,o GOO, coupled with the option of
taking the remainder of the loan at any
time within six months. The loan is
taken at par, TO be paid for in coin or 5-20
bonds, the parties to receive one-quarter Of
one per cent. commission, and to defray all
the expenses of the transaction, including
delivery of the bonds. No doubt exists at
the Treasury Department of the ability of
these bankers to place the entire loan.
The Mississippi LOwIands.
Tie Board of Engineers recently ap-
pointed by the President to devise some
plan for reclaiming the 0yer1OEed lands
along the Mississippi river, during its re-
cent session at Newport, L. l., distributed
its duties among its members as follows
The district Of Louisiana was assigned to
Edgar Hebert; the district of Mississippi to
Capt. Bengaurd; the district of Arkansas
and Missouri to Col. J. Is. Seeker. Gen.
FL. l.. Abbott was assigned 10 the duty Of
investigating the cause and effect of the
flood of 1874 as compared with previous
floods. Gen. G. X. Warren was assigned
the duty of collecting all information now
in the departments bearing on the ques-
tion. The Board adjourned subject to the
call of the President, which will be made
as soon as the reports come in from the
various States.
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LEXINGTON.
COWardIy Assault on an Editor at a
Stock Sale.

COWardIy Assault ON an Editor at a
Stock Sale.
LEXINGTON, KY, July 2S.-The short
horn sale Of Warnack Il McGibbon, near
LARS station, TO day, was largely attended
by stock men from all parts of the United
States and Canada, over 1000 persons be-
ing present. About one hour before the
sale commenced a difficulty occurred be-
tween Geo. w. Rust of the National Lire
Stock Journal, of Chicago, and the Shrop-
shire family of Bourbon county. There
has been a great deal of feeling between
the parties for some time past, growing out
of some articles in the LiUe Stock Journal
rejecting on the integrity Of the Shrop-
shires. To-day, soon after Rust arrived on
the grounds, Alex. Shropshire, without
giving any warning of his intention, at
tackled Rust with a heavy stick, strik-
ing him a violent blow, and then
following him up for some dis
tance, when they clinched and fell,
Shropshire using his stick, and then draw
ing a large knife, with which he made
several cuts at Rust. Gus Shropshire and
one or two other members Of the family
surrounded the two men on the ground,
and, with drawn pistols, threatened any
one who should interfere. Judge Boyd
and others, however, by a vigorous effort,
ovePoweTed the party and prevented fur
ther trouble. Great Indignation was felt
and expressed at this cowardly attack.
Great uneasineSS was felt until the Si.rOp-
shires were arrested and removed. The
effect on the crowd was very depressing,
and undoubtedly injured the sale to the ex-
tent of several thousand dollars. There
were siXty-tiye COWS and heifers sold at an
average of $500, and thirteen bulls at an
average Of Sl4S. There will be a sale each
day during the present week.
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The Democratic and Conservative
Committee of the Eighth Ward held a
meeting Monday night, took steps for
thorough organization, and are now
actively at work. They viii leave moth
ing undone to insure success.
We urge the other wards and dis
tricts to follow the example of the
eighth. Organization, concert of ac-
tiOn, unity of purpose, are what is
wanted. Second the action Of the
County Executive Committee and all
will be well. We hope every ward and
district committee viii meet this week.
Organize at once
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SOME of our Irish friends, who are
laboring under the misapprehension
that Hugh Heverin's name will be
scratched by many supporters of the
Democratic and Conservative ticket,
because he is an Irishman, have almost
made up their minds to return the
compliment by serving Nat. f. Dortch
ditto. We trust that they will not be
foolish enough to commit so serious a
blunder. No man cf his nationality is
more popular among the native citi-
zens of David'on county than Hugh
Heyerin, as will be shown by the big
majority rolled up for him at the polls
on election day. The report that this
scratching would be done was started
IN the interest of Mr.. Dortch's oppo-
nent, and is one of the weakest inven-
tons of the enemy.
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THE Memphis appeal does not put
it a whit too strong when it says:
Every vote cast against the Rad
ical ticket viii be a vote against
mixed schools, social equality, and for
peace. Every vote suppressed by
apathy or cowardice will he vote for
mixed schools, social equality, and a
war of races. The white man who fails
to do his duty in such a contest is a
disgrace to his race, and should tattoo
his villainous flesh by injecting black
fluids and dye-stuffs that viii give him
the raven blackness which he so much
Graves -
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A LONG-sUFFERING public are glad
to learn that the Beecher-T -Tilton nui.
sanee goes into the courts, where there
Will be an end of 1t some time before
our grandchildren turn gray. The
laws delays are proverbial, but they
are more tolerable than the delays of
Plymouth Church in this matter.
The world is indebted for this
change of programme to an en-
terprising editor who wants to
get at the truth, and settle the mat
ter one way or several, as the case may
be. 1t now remains to be seen whether
Tilton has the proof for a thing most
difficult to prove 10y any third party;
or whether, lacking such proof, he is
to pay the penalty of temerity, as the
Woodruff did a few years since.
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The scandalous action Of the Presi.
dent and the Secretary of War in or
dering troops to Yicksburg at the re-
quest of the Acting Governor of Mis-
sissippi, and in ccuntermanding the or.
der at the request of the Radical Mayor
and Postmaster at that place, Illus
trates as forcibly as anything that has
been done within the past five years the
shamelessness with which the army is
prostituted by Grants Administration
to the base use of political terrorism
and 5ayOnet dictation at the polls
Netg York World.
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CHICAGO.
UDearths two More Ince.diaries.

CHICAGO, July 2S.-Nicholas Steaden,
who was arrested yesterday on the charge
Of arson, having found bail, was re-arrested
on a charge Of attempted murder and bail
fixed at $4,000. The evidence of his guilt
seems to be accumulating and his neigh
bors are very vindiciive against him. The
Grand jury, which meets tomorrow. will
consider the case at once.
Two other clearly defined attempts at in
cendiarism have been discovered since YES
terday and the supposed criminals ar
rested. There does not appear to be anv
banded OF organized body Of men. but ain
these are individual efforts ia various paris
Of the city. A special grand jury has been
ordered for the consideration Of these at
tempts at arson and murder.
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THE DESPERATION oFTHE SOUTH


We would infinitely prefer Russian
despotism to the degrading and IN
famous rule Of negroes and carpet
baggers. We, like Kemper, are for
Grant, or anybody who can help us to
save the State from ruin, or who can
assist us in the all-important work OF
rescuing Louisiana from barbar1sm:
As regards national politics, we OF
Louisiana are only especially interested
SO far as they may concern our local
interests. We have far too much to
attend to at home to take any very
active part in a scramble in which We
are counted as nothing, and our only
care in tbe matter should be to discover
who can help US most, in order TO cast
our votes fpr him, whether he b e Gen
Grant or the devil.
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bourbon
FRANCE

PARIS, July 2s.-In the Assembly tC'
day, NJ. BrissOn, radical, asked if mOnarchi'
cal intrigues were to be tolerated during
the recess. The Duke de la ROuchefeld
declared that the legitimists reserved the
right to promote the cause Of monarchy by
all legal means. NJ Ihabered Ia Tour
Minister Of the Interior, replied evasi7ely
The Left was dissatisfied, and will reintro-
duce the subject to morrow.
The Committee on Maleters motion toi
a recess consists of eleven members OF the
Right and four of the Left.
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CINCINNATI.
NE ohio on a STAND.

CINCINNATI. July 2S.-River men to-
dag are hopeful that the river will not rise
much more. II It falls soon, which is
probable, much Of the sunken coal will be
recovered as will many, empty barges. It
is now hoped the loss will not exceed S25,-
600. Should it rise TO Is feet the loss will
be over $4,000. 1t is now trifle above
IL inches in the channel, and stationary.
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CondensedI TeIegrams

On his .crOss-examination, TiltOn stated
that the originals of the most important
letters, from which hs had quoted in his
sworn story, were locked up in the safe OF
Frank ID. MOultOn.
The Southern Dental Association are in
session at st. Louis.
The japanese regarded the late lament
ed comet as a good omen for the FOrmo-
san war.
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international.

LONDON, July 2S.-In the House Of Com
mons, this evening, Disraeli said the Gov
ernment had received satisfactory asSur-
ances, frcm the cOnierring powers, in regard
TO the Brussels Congress, and that dele
gate had been sent on behalf Of Great
Britain, under the restrictions already
made known to the House.
Robert BOurke, the Under Secretary for
Foreign Affairs, stated that it was believed
that the German squadron had been sent to
Spain, merely TO protect German residents.
The King Of Ashantee has paid further
installment OF 5000 to Great Britain as
war indemnity.
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CUsTAR'S EXPEDITION.
RumOrs of Heavy Fighting with the
Indians.

St Paul Press.
Gentlemen who reached this city from
Bismarck on wednesday evening, state
that, while nothing definite has been
heard from Custar's expedition to the
Black Hills, there are reasons for the be-
lief that a considerable battle has already
been fought with the Indians, who are de-
termined to resist the advance Of the ex-
pedition by every force and effort. Two OF
Custar's hunting-dOgs, which had accom-
panied him on the expedition, re-
turned to Fort Lincoln last week, and
three Indians, seriously wounded, have
been returned to the agency at Grand
riyer-twO of the number arriving on Sat
urday. and one on Monday last. These
Grand River Indians are said to be peace
able. as Indians usually are, but the people
of Bismarck are unable TO account for their
wounds unless they had been engaged with
the forces opposing Custar's march. 1T IS
generally believed at Bismarck that Custar
will be compelled to fight his way to the
Black Hills, as the Indians are bound to
prOtect these (tO them) sacred grounds at
all hazards to life and limb. There is a
belief. prevalent among the Indians as well
as among the white men, that gold IN great
ouaptities exists in that mysterious region,
and, as Indians cannot utilize 1t con
ysniently. they are determined that white
men shall not have tha. blessed privilege.
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HUNDREDS Of our citizens are away
at the Springs or in the country, with
IN convenient reaching distance of
Nashville. We trust that they will all
be here to vote on election day. Their
votes are e d d, and it is their duty 10
be on hand.
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SUBSIDY POMEROY.
I'm the sIeShes OF the Law

TOPEKA, rs, July 2S.-The time of the
court was all taken up today in continue
tiOn Of the argument on motion to quash
the indictment in the POmeroy case. The
Judge reserved the decision till tomorrow
morning. IL the motion should be over
ruled Il is understood the defense will ap-
ply for a continuance to the next term on
account of the absence of material wit
uPSSeS
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JEUP menaces the great and good
UNION AND AMERICAN with libel
suit, if it does not handle him with
care And yet Jeup claims to be a
representative German. Could there
be greater libel on his nationality
than thate
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This is the way Bellows blows about
1t: Men look aghast at Mr.. Beecher's
apology and at his letters. These are
damning evidence in the case. If
Mr.. Beecher wrote them, be willfall by
them"
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WHEN those Southern politicians
who favor the third term for such rea-
sons as are given by its few Southern
advocates, have had the opportunity of
propagating their ideas all over the
country, we apprehend that there will
be a speedy end of the so-called move
ment for a third term.-CiRciHRat
Commercial
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SPAIN.

MADRID, july 2S.-The papers state
that the Spanish Government has sent a
strongly worded note TO Versailles, on the
subject Of Carlist violations Of the from
tier.
MADRID, July 2S-lt is reported the
Carlists have shot 23j prisoners who were
captured from Gen. NOvalla's column in
Catallena.
BAYONNE, July 2S.-Ten columns of the
Republican troops which were marching to
the relief of Olaf, have met with repulse
from the Carlists, suffering heavy losses.
Germany Prefers a Republic 20 .
Bourbon.
LONDON. July 29.-The Morning Post
reports that the German Government is &C
lively engaged in negotiations aiming at
the suppression of the Carlist insurrection.
1t has exchanged opinions with the Russian
Government, but the Car is opposed to in
reference. Germany is now trying to
bring about a concurrence Of the great pow
eers in recognition of the Spanish Republic.
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As the canvass progresses, our con-
viction becomes all the stronger that
there are but two men in the race for
Jailer-Heverin and Robertson. Every
white man who throws his vote away
upon any other candidate, or fails to
vote at all, does Just so much toward
electing a negro to the Office.
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LIVERPOOL, 6P NJ, July 2S.-The great
Princess Dock has been entirely destroyed.
All ferry traffic between this city and Bir-
kenhead is temporarily suspended. The
fire will cause much inconvenience as well
as heavy loss. The fire originated from the
upsettiDg Of a kettle Of boiling tar.
The damage by the fire at Princes deck
is estimated at a million dollars.
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PITTSBURG.
The Scene of Death and Devas-
tatiOn.
Digging for the Bodies of the
Lost.
Ninety-Six Bodies Recovered
Yesterday.

PIT1sbgRe, Pa, July 2S-Thousands Of
people are visiting the scenes Of the great
disaster. In the Butchers Run region it
was found necessary to put on duts COM
pany Of the National guards of the State 70
protect property and prevent the crowd
from interfering with the working men
who are clearing away the debris. The
work Of search for dead bodies pro
ceeds slowly owing 20 tbs iHmsnse amount
Of wrecked matter. At noon to-day the
Funerals
of ten victims took place, the burial servi-
ces being conducted by the st. Vincent, st.
Peters and St. Patrick Societies. Measures
will be taken 20 procure decent interment
for all the victims. Excavations are GO
ing ON for four children atsButehers' Run.
Five bodies have been taken out to-day but
none Of them are yet identified.
During the storm Sunday evening the
Presbyterian Church was
Struck by Lightning
and the calgfegatiOn did not become aware
of the fact until after service, when it was
discovered that the roof was splfniered.
From Charters Valley further reports
have been received. On Laughlin's Run
the body Of Mrs. Wm. Clear was found
this morning with the scalp taken off and
one arm gone. Half a mile above Bridge
vile VIM. StrattOn, wllosS wife and five
children Were drowned was fOuiia
On the top Of n a-syeamore
tree, where he lodged he knows not how.
One thousand doilsrs was raised in the
relief meeting in half an hour this even
ing. One thousand dollars was raised
among the county officers for the relieffund
to-day.
Sefen bodies are reported as having been
found in Woods Bun, this afternoon,
two Of which are unaccOhntsd for in the
list of missing, and indicate thst there
must have been
Less OF Life Not Yet Reported.
TEehty+wJ bodies were recovered in
Butchers Hum tp-daY. Men and teams
are busy all along the tailsy clearing away
the accumulated rubbish, and making an
effort to restore the streets to something
like their former condition. Where Wal
nut stfest crosses Main street the coble-
stone pavement was torn in the direction
Of the hill to quite an extent. Men are
engaged, to-day. making repairs. William
Duffy, his wife and child and a lady visitor
named Mrs. Bigiy had
Very Narrow Escape.
They heard tie roar Of the coming food and
fled to the hills. They had hardly crossed
the threshold when the house was lifted up
IN the roaring torrent and borne down the
stream with The crashing wrecks Of other
buildings.
The following is the latest reearltulstion
Of the bodies found up 10 this time. Upper
district, -; Woods Run, 9;
Temperanceville, 0; Chartien's Creek, IL.
Total found 81. The number reported |
missing is still very large. From the best
information which we can obtain the total |
loss of life will reach $50.
The Latest.
Reporters have visited the district devast- |
iaed by the late inundatiOn, and have made |
4 careful record of the loss of life. In |
Butchers Run 81 bodies have been recover |
ed; at Temperanreville 20. and at Woods |
Run 8, making total OF 90.
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The County Democratic and Con-
servat've Executive Committee have
designated workers throughout the
county. We urge these men to acquit
themselves nObly. Let there be no lag
gard. Let every district bestir itself
and work with a vim commensurate
with the great interest at stake. Fall
into line promptly. We must present
an unbroken front. The skies are
Frightening, and victory is ours if we
but resolve to win.
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THE work of turning over the Irish
vote to the Black and Tan managers is
notprogressing satisfactorily to the men
who undertook the Job.
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LONDON, July 2S.-The steamer Mil
bans, from Carthagena, was sunk off Dun
genness, by collision with the steamer
Hankow. Fifteen of the Milbank's crew
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Sic Transit.

SAN Francisco, CAL, July 2S.-Ihe
Alasca sailed for China and Japan to-day
with $40 passengers and $4,000 OF Treas
ure. The party fitted out by the govern
ment for Pekin, to observe the transit OF
Venus, sailed on the Steamer.
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ARKANSAS.
The Congressional Sub.Investi-
cation.

A Governor and Congressman Bandy
the Lie Direct.
LITTLE Rock, July 2S.-MeSsrs. Sailor
and Ward, of the subcommittee Of the
Congressional Investigating Committee,
completed their labOrs this exening. Just
before adjournment Gov. Baxter was on
the stand, when he stated that some dis
reputable proposal had been made to him
by Asa Hodges, the member of Congress
from the First district, when Hodges, who
was standing by, said, "That's lie."
BaXter-"Y Yen are another Everybody
rising to their feet.J
Hodges 81 say its a lie" IGreat con-
fusion.l
Baxter-YoU are another. IGeneral
confusion.
Mr.. Ward-Gentlemen, You must stop
this. The committee VIII listen to no
such proceedings. We have not come here
to investigate private quarrels.
Matters then quietcd down, and the COM
mittee adjourned. They leave for home
tomorrow.
A Storm.
Several houses were blown away at Lew
isburg, Conway county, yesterday, during
a storm.
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THE INDIAN WAR.
i've More Victims I'm New Mexico.

Five More Victims I'm New Mexico.
ST. LOUIS, July 2S.-The Democrat has
a special from Fort Union, New Mexico,
which says a band of fifty KiOwas and
COmanche Indians killed five men near
the mouth of Ute creek, twenty miles south
of Fort BasOm, ON the 2lst. No particulars.