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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03

BROKE HIS ARM.-Last evening George Brat
tan, lad about 16 years of age, residing in 18th
street between Orange and Shipley. had one OF
his arms broken at the elbow. He was sitting
in the window of the butcher shop at 18th and
King, when the sash fell with the above result.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03

masonic ELEoTIoN.-The annual elec ton of
Oriental Lodge, A. f. A. NJ, WAS held, last
evening with this result: w. NJ. William
Miller (; 8. W., VIM. H. Cloward J. W., s. w.
Kilvington Treas, D. p. Curlett Sec, ]. H.
Price.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03

Nor CANDIDATE Nields, ESD, is
not a candidate for President OF Council, or any
other office, notwithstanding the mention OF his
name in the newspapers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03

EXCURSIONS First Presbyterian Sunday
School will open the excursion season to-mor
row with an excursion on the Ariel to Collins
Beach, The ride on the bay will be delightful
one, and day at the beach will prove an exhil-
arating recreation. The boat will leave Fourth
street wharf at A. M. sharp.
On tho 4th OF July we understand thatI the
Jersey Blue will make hourly excursions between
Pennsgrove and Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03

The BOROUGH WATER PIpEs.--In their eXcava-
tions across Market Street at Second, yesterday,
for the new water main, the workmen came
upon the original wooden water main which was
put down when Wilmington was borough and
cut out of it about two feet The wood is still
firm and well preserved 1t seems that when
the present system superseded the old, the ori-
ginal pipes were not withdrawn but left to de-
cav in their own time,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03

SrRAwBERRIEs-We remind our readers OF the
strawberry festival at the Masonic Temple Cup
stars) this evening. Step in and partake of the
good things.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03
geaths.

BOWEN.-In this city, on May 3lst, Annie Lillian,
eldest daughter OF Thomas j. and Charlotte Bow
en-, aged years and months.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral on Thursday
afternoon, at O'Clock, from the residence of her
parents, Shallcr0ss avenue, between Lincoln and
Scott streets. Interment at the Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery.
MARTIN.-ln this city on June cd. Georgie T only
son OF Joseph f. and Mary e. Martin, aged5 years
and month.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral from the residence Of his pa
rents 800 Jefferson street, on Saturday afternoon at
2 O'Clock, to proceed to Lower Brandywine Gene
terry.
We were weeping at his pillow,
For we knew that he must die
And the house is sad and lonely
Since George in the grave must lie.
Fold the waxen hands together,
Close the bright and sparkling eyes,
See how like a broken lily
Pale and beautiful he lies.
Little Georgle was our darling,
Pride of all our hearts at home,
But an angel came and whispered
Heorgie, darling, do come home.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03

In FOR REpAIRs.-The barque Ann Elizabeth
from Philadelphia, has been hauled up on the
marine railway at the Jackson Il Sharpe ship
yard, and will be rebuilt and reftted.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03

The Macon and Brunswick Railroad was sold
at Macon, Ga, on Tuesday, and was bid in by
the State, for II, 100000.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03
weather Record.

weather Record.
REPORT OF THE sIaNAL SERVICE.
WARRINGTON, June 8.
Probabilities For the Middle States Sta
tionary barometer, Southwest to Northwest
winds, decidedly cooler AM: d::cloudy weather and
occasional rains.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03

RUGBY YENTERTAINMENT.-The Rugby Literary
Society will give their annual entertainment on
Monday evening, the 14th inst, at the Masonic
Temple,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03

PLoUGHING UP THEIR PoTAToRs.-A farmer
from Chester county informs MS that some of the
farmers in New Garden and other southern
townships in that county, are ploughing up their
potatoes and planting the ground in corn on
account of tho ravages of the potato bug. He
says Paris Green is too much for the bugs but
does not kill the nits which arc generally ON the
underside of the leaf, and are not easily reached
by the poison.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03

1eZ-u COMMERCIAL PRINTING 70,
n BRINGHuRST q CO.,
Cor. SIXTH and MARKET ST
Offer nne assortment of fine goods
comprising In part
Fine Bronze and other Thermometers,
Flower Vases,
Violet Stands
Cut GlassCologne Bottles,
Plain Cologne Bottles,
Cologne Toilet Sets,
Travelling Cups In Russia leather
Hand and Toilet Mirrors,
Cologne Flasks.
Finest French Hair Brushes
Finest English Hair Brushes,
Finest American Hair Brushes,
lin ivory, buffalo inlaid, rosewood, ,satlnwood, &c
Tortse-shell Dressing Combs,
ivory Dressing Combs
Buffalo Dressing Combs,
India-rubber Dressing Combs,
Dressing Cases,
Smelling Bottles,
French, English and American Extracts
(for the Handkerchef1
Besides an extensive variety OF Foreign and Ameri-
Colognes Toilet Soaps, Cosmetics, Saohet
Powders, Cloth, Hat, Nail and Tooth
Brushes, &C., comprising one Of the largest
assortments of FIN II OLE
GOODS, ever offered In this city.
E. BRINGHURST CO.,
APOTHKOARIKS,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03

FoH 0AhH.
$4,000 1st MORTGAGE BONDS,
OF THg
BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION,
OF WILMINGTON,
SECURED By REAL ESTATE WORTH FOUR
TIMES THE AMOUNT.
Interest payable quarterly-May, August, Novem-
ber, February.
10 SHARES OF WILMINGTON d CHRISTIANA
TURNPIKE co.
R. R. ROBINSON 60,
BANKERS,
FOURTH AND MARKET STREETS WILMINGTON. DEL
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03
Aleu- advertisements.

GEORGE w. BUSH q SON, FRENCH
ITIEs OF HARD WHIfE ASH EGG AND sToVE
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-03

OBSERVANCE OF THE ANNIVERSARY yEsTERDAY-
MORE FREQUENT MEETINGS TO BE HELD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-07

1t is reported that ex-senator Pomeroy is
preparing to settle down in Kansas and de-
vote himself exclusively for the next two
years tO manipulating the political slate SO
as TO secure his election as United States
Senator vice Harvey, whose term of service
expires March ,, 1S11.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-07

The shipments OF Cumberland coal are
rapidly rising to last years figures, the de-
crease FOR the week ending the LIST compared
with the corresponding period Of last year,
being bat 1I1 tons II cwt. For the year to
that date 505,2sS tons / cwt. were shipped,
showing decrease compared with the like
period Of 1874 of - 50 tons cwt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-07

John c. Breckenridge has had a relapse. IL
seems that the meeting between him and our
peripatetic Vice President was so affecting
that everybody got to crying. Sobs were
heard on all sides of the chamber. Gov. Les
lie hid his manly face in his handkerchief,
and ex-COngressman Beck bOo-hOo'd right
out. The result was that the tears stood in
puddles all over the premises after the in
terview. and the invalid took a violent cold
from the dampness- Such imprisoned
scenes are imprudent in the sick-room
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-07

The McCreery nominated by the demo-
Gratis of Kentucky for governor, is not Hon.
Thomas C. McCreery, United States Senator
from that state, whose term does not expire
until March 3, 1879. Kentucky could ILL.,
afford To lose his services in the Senate. He
is an orator of no mean ability, and is the
only man in the Senate capable of injecting
humor into discussions on the dreariest OF
subjects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-07

Virginia holds an election on the eth inst
for cogrty and town officers The annual
registration OF voters will take place on Tues
day, the I1;h inst, from sunrise To sunset,
only one day being given for that purpose,
except in cities, where three days are al
lowed. The election will possess 10 special
political significance. since the issues are
mainly local in character
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-07

hANIEL Z. EAHEY,
~ Coaeyste Partse and GrarsI Roofng.
Cellar Floors, Areas, Park and Garden Walks,
Stable Floors and Alleys Concreted. Walls tarred 50
as TO render them impervious to dampness. Repair
and at prices to please. Once: b street, between
10Th and llth streets northwest. ap7 I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-07
LOST AND FOUND.

~
E0UND-A sum Of MONEY which the owner can
4 have by deScrlbing !. and paying for this adver
tI-ement Apply at LUCAS Music Store. It.
l OST-A Yellow CANARY BIRD, with BLACK
- stripe on back. Fcr its return TO I72Jr%
5th street northwest liberal reward will VIZ
paid. may7 ST. ~
6 REWARD-Lost this forenoon, between l9th
Sc and 18th streets, or in avenue street car, an
envelope containing a small sum Of MONEY and
two UNRECEIPTEn BILLS. Five dollars reward
will be paid at this Office. IT.
co. RFwARD-Lost ON the 9Th instant, some
go where between 18th and ii streets north
west and 7th street wharf, thence to Mt. Vernon.
roll OF MONEY. sos. The above reward will be
paid If left AT the Star Office. it,
I 0ST-On the morning of the 9Th inst either i'm
- the Treasury Department on 18th street a
foCkETBOOh containing a small sum of MONEY
The Hinder Will be suitably rewarded By returning
the same, No. 20s Delaware avenue, between b aud
streets northeast lis
| oST1On \, 7ih or 9th streets, pair OF 5 p nc
- TACLES, gold frames, blue glass
and flexible case. liberal reward will X"
BE- given fOr their return to Room s., Internal
Revenue Department; or, 1901 street
may79 TH0S. l.. CATHCART.
N0TlCE.-TwO COLTS are trespassing on my
l premises. Owners will come forward, ~
prove property and pay charges. oS
my6-a' EDWARD ALLEN, Uniontown, d. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-07

The Congressional election in the ninth dis
trict of Georgia yesterday resulted in the
choice Of Ben. III. Hill, democrat, in place of
Mcmillan, deceased. The democratic con-
ventiOn adjourned without making a nomi-
nation, and there were three irregular can
didates in the feld-IIill. John Il. Estes and
VIM i. Price. There was no republican
candidate in nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-07
FRESH BOOKS
FOR TIE SPRING IND SUMNER.

From the Pail Mall Ga-sfts, London
This book has the very unusual merit of uniting
without incongruty, the interest Of romantic incl
ural Character. We may say that alto
gether have not read many books so full of prom
ise as Paul Massie.'"
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DRY GOODS.
MUST BE SOLD
To CLOSE BUSINESS.

THE EST,sE srocE oF
&c. wIswALL q CO.,
To he sold At
Actual COST WITHOUT RESER rs.
OUR GREAT CLOSING OUT sALE
wiz he continued on MONDAY, May 81, b. tn.
offer a
UNPARALLELED INDUCEMENTS
20 purchasers q IN Goods.
Having decided up0n change II business ~ the
earliest practicable date propose % increase
tho present volume 81 our sales BY the following
GREAT ATTRACTIONS, believing that in srdsr
60 FORCE SALEs @ enable n O. close out the
entire stock At the date Contemplated hy
RS gcments, IL will be necessary 60 submit Go loss
on a large portion % our Goods.
We refer O. the f.'l-wing quotations a. earnest
Of what intend g. DO:
BLACK SILKS.
All the celebrated makes embracing large auction
purchase. O. he sold NJ an average discount of g
Ter cent. from regular prices.
BLACK CASHMERESA BLACK IA MISE
At about two thirds ordinary rates
BLACK AND FIGURED GRRNi DIMES
4 large ovcrstock. which must be- closed. will he
offered A. low as ten cent? and upSard- pr yard,
involving actual loss q more than - per cent
original cost.
BLACK ALPACAS
The most popular brand ia the market actually .olS
at s. cents will b. forced 81 81 Genre.
PARASOLS AND Sun CHBRELLAN
New and elegant si,ies TwiIled SlA, Pearl aud
Ivory Handle a. Cost.
ONE CASE PONGEES.
which have freely sold a. 50 cents will b,sscraced
al = cents.
PFRCALES
Best - cent goods NJ les
$500 SPRING SuAWLS FOR Sss0
New SPRING PEiSrS, fast color-, 90 ceuts.
A lot Of DELANEs az 10 cents pr yard
CLOTHS AND CASSINERES.
full line at cost.
RsISDUCEMESTs NEVER SURPASSED,
sS-No goods sold credit.
&c. wISwALL q CO.
maystr No. $40 7th 81, near Penn. avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-07

E0R RENT-On Carroll street. between LIST an
"a streets southeast, new HOUSE, with 4,
and water, seven rooms and bath room. Inquire
$50 LIST street southeast. APIS eoSt$
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-07

tbs reported that Parker, the late state
treasurer Of South Carolina. threatens to
implicate Governor Chamberlain If he is not
released from arrest. Chamberlain was a
state officer attorney general or controller)
with Parker under Governor Scott, and at
the time the state was being plundered was
credited with having finger in the pie. His
excellent record as governor would seem to
disprOve this. Nevertheless. il is safe TO
predict that If his influence can save the ex-
treasurer the latter will never be prosecuted
10 conviction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-07
SELLING GOODS FOR GLORY NOT FOR
PROFTT

VIII OPEN MONDAY MAY3D,I ISIS:
1000 yards yeTy best Calcoes, Gas
TS :, choice styles, &c.
loco 9 good Paper Cambria. Sc, worth loo
5'A0 p" Cotton Remnants, Sc, worth ~.
Zuo : new Spring Piad-, l5c worth 25c
zsD : NlCiorIa SuitIngs, M Ned. &c worth iSc
-SoD Brilliant Figured Dress Goods, IJc,
worth 25c.
1000 WHITE PLAID ORGANIZES, I5.., worth
Sc, very fine.
SWo yard, Union Linen Suitings, l2c . worsh Csc
The beet assortment spring Dress Goods in the city
. have new Plaid~ AZ Is. -. Sic anel- Hair y7S.
New stock Spring Mixtures, &c
louble- width POplins, &c
Zeal Silk Pong-,s, sec, sold nj 81
Pougees Lusters. 25c.
bargains M Black Alpscas. beautiful black a5c
worth S5Rc-; g &c. Alpaca. worth Sic.
Satlne stripe GTenAdiBe ia all colOrs. 25c
BLACK GTensdiue Re, worth 1sc. aud other grades
- very cheap.
W hlte Piqnn, l21ec., worth &c.
D ard vide Percale, Ice, worth 3nc.
- nc. worth l5c
Iabl" Linens. 81 Nc. selling az SIC.
Feather Ticking. 2nc.
Ia yards wide Cotton, fsIsc., dirt cheap.
stock OF : 40 10 mast be sold. aud we intend
TO cut them cheap Tor cash.
all and be convinced ~ the popular Dry Goods
store.
c. NJ. TOwSGN q CO..
$50 PkNNSYLvANIA AVENUE,
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b L X y u A VI
SARRAru AIrrpNnnC Srr1

SABBATH AFTERNOON SEyICES
10 Lincoln Hall at - o clock. Rev. T.. BCRNHAN
the great Evangelist, viii conduct the service.
Every one should hear him
YOUNG MES'S MEETING SABBATH EVE
MING at o clock in Lecture Room.
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Average Daily Circulation, 1850

II was mentioned in yesterdays STAR that
n Philadelphia judge took occasion the other
day TO recall the legal fact that the
street crossings belong primarily 10 the pc
deStrians. and only secOndarily to the drivers
of vehicles; that the crossing is continual
fion Of the pavement, open to the use OF both
classes, and in the use of which due diligence
and carefulneSs is 10 be used by both. but
where the greater diligence and carefulneSs
Is TO be exacted from the equestrian or the
driver OF a vehicle. While this is undOubted
law, and sustained by many concurrent
opinions, the practice i'm this and other OF our
large cities is exactly contrary. Drivers OF
vehicles generally appear to regard peles-
TRANS on the crossings as interlOpers, and
awaiting themselves of the superiority which
their position gives them, drive over the
crossings with a TecklessneSS that is often
dangerous and always annoying. The Balti-
more AB,erioon thinks that if the policemen
were well Instructed on this point, and few
examples judiciOuSly made, an improve
ment might be brought about Perhaps So,
but in most cases Of persons being run over
in this city. arrests have been followed
promptly by discharges OF the reckless jehus
One or two ;civil suits for damages by in
Jured persons or their friends against the
owners Of the horses and vehicles infiicting
the injuries would very soon bring about
change for the better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-05-07

y ECEIvED, PER srEAMER ASIA, FINE
~ Lot OF CANARY BIRDS, male and female = -
CAGES, wire and brAss, all sizes. Mockine42
Bird and Canary Fed constantly on hand INK
Oh. RUPPERTD
epw-m f03 7th street northwest,
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GENERAL NEWS.

The average price of good apples at Quincy
market is $l.75 barrel.
1t is said that New York combination is en-
deayoring to control the entire petroleum trade of
the country.
1t is said that the Court of Claims has decided
that the United States Government must pay the
Union Pacific Railway $4,000.
| Considerable damage has been done in the North
west by violent storm, which has swept over a
large extent of country.
The United States Government is charged by
Canada with having violated the Treaty Of Wash
ington by imposing duty on preserved fish.
Ex-Governor Bigler, Financial Agent of the
Centennial Board Of Finance, reports subscriptions
to Centennial stock from Boston to the amount OF
$4,000.
They are not sanguine over the results OF the
trial trip OF the Bessermer steamer, by which peo-
pie were to cross from France to England without
seasickness.
The Graphic mourns over the costliness OF
funerals in Chicago, because the "city has num-
Der of men whose funerals would be decidedly
popular"
The locomotive "Andrew Johnson" ON the
Chattanooga Railroad, has painted on it huge
pair Of shears with an accompanying inscription
From Tailor 10 President" Er
Two Irshmen. travelling on the Baltimore q
Ohio Railroad track, came TO a mile-post, when
one of them said: Tread aisv, Pat here lies q
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A selrAdvertisinx Remedy.

There are certain proprietary articles that adver-
tise themselves. Among these are HOstetter's
Stomach Biters. 1t may be truly said of this cele
brated remedy for disorders of the stomach. liver
and bowels, and antidote to malaria, that the con-
good effects decidedly and promptly evince
themselves as Invariably to elicit favorable com.
ment from those who use il. This Is particularly
true in rural neighborhoods invaded by chls and
fever, and other types of malaria, for which 1t is
recognized specific. Such disorders being cpl.
demc, the question 'What is the best remedy and
safeguard" naturally presents itself to everybody
in this vicinity, aud is made the subject of general
inquiry. A family benefited by the Btters COM
become patrons OF the great remedy, and proclaim
its efficacy. This explains why 1t has become the
most popular of American household medicines,
and why its popularity is continually on the in
crease. apr2S tcod&wlw
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THE BURNING or OSHKOSH.

The building in which it originated was the saw
MIN Of Morgan & Brothers, on the north side Of
the river 1t was Is dry finder and filled with the
NEST combustible material. The heat was so in
tense that the fremen were unable to approach
sufficiently near to render any service. The
neighboring lumber piles fell an easy prey to the
flames. Millions of feet of seasoLel lumber were
Immediately envcloped. A dozen other saw ant
shingie mills and lumber piles yielded to the fury
Of the flames. The brisk winds famed the flames
which were whet,ed by the ANAL frame houses Of
the mill employees. Few of the families saved any
Of their effects. The fremen, for time, Tough
bEavey, In the face Of terrible odds, to stay the
progress Of the FIRE, but were driven back step by
sssp. One after another of the business buildings
On Main street were licked up by the flames and
crumbled into ruins, from Algoma TO Cape street,
where were located all the principal dry goods
stores, banks, hotel and newspaper Offices.
All Of them went down before the resistless
hurricane.
Nsechaus had time to save little, for their fa-
ciliss for the transportation Of goods to place of
ssSsey we're limited. few succeeded in carrying
- AZ fhsir most valuable wares from the track
Of u lss, but great number lost them all. The
DsckvifA House and the Adams House, two hotels
II large capacity, finely furnished with all the
Modern inpssvenents, were destroyed in very
,hort time. Nethisg worth mentioning was saved
1hs lsss on the former will be about 80, 900
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| and on the latter $4,000. The newspaper and
telegraph Offices shared the fate Of the surround
| ing buildings. The Northwestern Office was
probably the most valuable. The North. Western
is daily paper and the office was fitted up with
all the facilities for its publication and for the ex-
ecution of job printing. Nothing was saved. The
loss will be about $4,000. The Times, weekly
published by D. w. Fernandez, had also all the
conveniences Of irst-class office. His loss will
reach about $4,000. Three men were reported
killed by falling walls. but their names could not
be ascertained in the confusion. Rumors Of fur
Their loss Of life are also prevalent but were not
| authenticated up to late hour last night. Over
200 residences, large and small, were burned, and
over 100 stores, hotels, banks, &C., were destroyed
The Opera House. valuable structure, costing
nearly 100000, and the finest in Wisconsin out
side Of Milwaukee, was also destroyed.
| The loss is variously estimated, the most mod
| crate estimate being $4,000 and the highest
s., 000,000 The city is in the utmost confusion;
Hundreds of families homeless. Women and
children are lying about the streets, or roaming
around in search of a place for shelter Inc
heavens were lit with lnrld glare OF the nIe,
which up to a late hour last night was burning
iercely. Gangs of desperadoes were proving
about seeking plumber. They succeeded in In
spring the greatest terror, aud the citizens Or
ganzed for mutual protection The police were
powerless to suppress them or quiet the fears OF
outrage. The flames began to yield to the per-
sistent efforts of the fremcn and citizens at
o'clock.
1t is anticipated that the insurance companies
will withdraw their patronage from the city, they
having threatened this step last summer Ar
engagements will be made to organize newspaper
Offices on the unburnt districts. Telegraphic com
municaton was severed at an early date OF the
fire, the wires having been Frustrated by heavy
storm of wind and rain.
The following are some of the losses sustained
at Oshkosh by fire insurance companies
Globe of Chicago, $500.
Mercantile of Chicago, $4,000 1000
Northwestern National of Milwaukee. $4,000.
Pennsylvania Of Philadelphia, 600.
Traders of Chicago, $25 900.
Fire Association Of Philadelphia, and American
Fire Insurance Company of the same city. from
$4,000 to $4,000.
Phoenix of Hartford, 600.
Phoenix Of Brooklyn, $4,000.
The heaviest losses are sustained by the Hart
ford Company of Hartford, which amounts to
| S50,0OO
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POLITICdL,

The statement that Edwards Pierrepont was one
of the speakers at the Louisiana indignation meet.
ing in New York, is unfounded.
An effort is being made to Gust A. Dubuclet
State Treasurer of Louisiana, on the ground tina
he is usurping an office belonging to John G
Moncure.
Somebody's going to start penny Democratic
paper in Washington, to be known as the "Tele'
gram" The name indicates the breyity of its
existence. For the rest it will be cheap and
nasty.-Chicago Tribune.
A bill has passed the Michigan House of Repre-
sentstivcs, and will probably pas, the Senate, re-
pealing the statute "relative to the protection Of
the rights and liberties of persons claimed as
fugitive slaves" This law was one Of the first
fruits Of the original triumph Of the Republican
party of that State, and took effect May Is, 1855
having been signed by Gov. Bingham on the 18th
of February