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PFRsoNAL.-Am,ngt the most welcome
visitors to 5taunton has been Capt. Ed. II.
Sears, o Boston, former postmaster here.
who is spending the Christmas with his
father, l,r. Barnes Sears.
Tho Greenbriei ERA" thus speaks 1T
the Lswisburg Female Seminary. recently
taken charge of by Mrs. Z. H. Tipping, Of
Staunton:
The Lewisburg Female Institute is now
progressing finely, and its prospects for
success and future usefulness are aus
picious and encouraging to its friends Its
Principal. Mrs. Tipping, is dew" ed to her
work, we'll qua flied. in every reS.ect, fOi
the position she hulds, and We hear Of no
compliant, from anys URGE. We can safely
recommend the school to parents and
guardians having children and wards to
educate.
On Friday last Receiver Tyson, Col.
Wnitcotnb and Superintendent Dunn pas
9 ID up the e. & o. road on an inspection
tour.
Robt. G.. Bickle, Mayor of the city,
Left OH Wednesday last for Florida with
his wife, WHO il in fee ,le health.
Mr.. VIM. A. Burke, Secretary IF the Au-
gnsta Agricultural Society, has resigned
nj, position.
President A. NJ. B,wnan. Of the Au-
gust. Agricultural 5 ciety has been elect
ID President of the Virginia and North
Carolina Poult' y and Pet Stock Associa-
ton. an Mr.. W. II. II. Lynn, Vt Staun-
ton, elected me nber Of the Executive
Committee of the same Association.
Miss Rebecca II srmoa, sister If Charles
P. Harmon, President of the Eiiz sbeth
Iron Co, was so affected by his recent
death that she died three days afterwards.
At the session Of the Virginia Dental
Association now progressing at Richmond,
it was ordered thai d.. james johnson, Of
Stau iton, b. allowed further time to re-
port on pathology AMI surgery.
Mr.. Henry Ballard, formerly of Staun-
ton, contractor on the Cincinnati South
ern R. R. was violently assaulted by ne
gro on the works and his jaw br oxen last
week.
DR.. 8. Homer Henkel, of Staunton, ad-
dress d the Virginia Dental Associat ion
at Richmond, on Wednesday.
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DRAMATIC TRouBL Es.-A telegram wau
received by the Chief of Police here from
Charlottesville Wednesday to arrest Jean
Bassett, agent of the Basye Dramatic
Troupe, Lately in Stanton. for ''larceny.
The case seems to be that Basse't claimed
that the manager, Harry Mack owed him
money and taking the amount received for
reserved seats cleared out. He came to
Staunton and then went North by the Val.
ley railroad.
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BUSINESS IN THE COUNTY COURT The
following is the business done in the Coull.
ty Court and the value of it to the State
for the year ending with last August: s
deeds. IS; 697 deeds, S 1880; 1872 seals,
$432; As grants, $19l; letters OF admins
tration and So n0tariat seals.
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THEATRE TONIGHT The performance
At the Town Hall tonight il rendered as u
complimentary benefit to Mrs. Melissa
Breslau MRS. Fair and Mr.. Geo. A. Fair
by the " EST Augusta Guards. The bill
includes "Ireiand AS 1t Is" by tie w. A.
G. Dramatic Company with the character
of Neil O'Connor by Mr.. Fair and that OF
Pat OCarolan by DIR. Butler, the cast BE-
ing otherwise pretty muc!, the same as be-
fire. This Is to be followed by Mad. Bres-
Tau and Mr.. Fair in the great imprecation
s'ene from "Lean" the Jew ess and then
Mad. Breslau in the sleep walking scene
from Macbeth. The little comedy Of 1.-The
Happy Pair" with Mad. Bresau and Mr..
Fair will conclude the performance, which
will be enlivened throughout by the fire
music of the Stonewall Orchestra. L. will
b. seen that the bill is H. st excellent enc
and will we'll repay every one who attends,
but besides that we shou d like to ace the
benefit made compliment from the whole
city at large. TIE distinguished actress
WHO is one # the recipients made p,o-
fsssional engagement with troupe whici,
was unable to fulfill is part, aud has been
subjected to many Inconvenience ON &C
count Of the failure, Il ID We hope to see
sucn demonstration Of good will by our
people to night as will give that NEST Is
tiinable lady and artist m ,st pleasant re-
collections Of our town. Mr.. Fair is a
most deserving artist. aud has so manfully
stru .gled tn ough the adversely brou ,ht
about Ivy no fault Of his own, as to win
general sympathy waich We hope to SEE
given expression to tonight.
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LocH Willow CoMMIsSIoNER.-Ata
congregational meeting held last Sunday
in Loeb Willow church, J. u. Quidor,
ESQ.,, was chosen Commissioner to repre.
sent that church at the meeting If Pres
bytery in Staunton next Tuesday.
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THE CONTESTED ELECTION from Au-
gusta is at stand still, the majority repor-
ting in favor of new election and the
minority givi the seat to Capt. Opie. A
decision will be reached next week, proba-
bly.
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N 4 R REED.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Fairfield, Rockbridge co..
Va Dec. 14tl. by Rev. E. d. Junkin, Mr. g. ", t.
Rowe, Of Fredericksburg, Va, to Miss NJ Lizzie
Il uston, daughter G u. Houston, Esq.
ALENANnER-GIBSON-At Timber Ridge, Dec
18th, by Rev. u. z Irwin, Mr.. James W. tlexan-
der. to Miss Sallie B. Gibson daughter Of Addison
Gibson. ESQ.,. deceased-all Of Rockbridge
ROApCAP-CRAIG-Ne,r Mt. Sidney. Dec, 18th.
Mr.. Jacob n. Roadcap to Miss Tenia L. Craig.
Sdaughter of VIM Craig Esq
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DIED.

RUNNELS-Near Rockville, Indiana, ON tho 18th Of
November Of typhoid fever. Mr.. Edward B Run
nelS, aged about ~ years ne was q half brother
Of Mr. Wm D. Runnels, Sergeant OF the ci Of
Staui,tOn. He was formerly of ROckbriuge county,
and went West to reside about eight years ago.
EMERSON-On Thursday, Dec, End. at the residence
OF Mrs Luther Emerson, near the Univ ,rsity Of
Va Eva. infant daughter of Prof. \ aller and Kate
NJ. K Holladay, OF New York cty-aged months.
sUBLETT-In this city, on the of 18th December.
Charles Haskins, In ant son Of Ida c.. and r. b.
Sublett.
WENGER-On Friday last the 10th inst, ut her res
idence near Hermitage, in this County. Mrs, an ma
Wenger. C nsort Of the late Abraham Wenger, in
the tn years OF her age.
McILHANY-On Saturday. December 18th, Nicho
las Trout youngest son of Hugh NJ. and Matilda
G. MClLHANY, aged mon rs and days.
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REMARKS.

Receipts for the past week light and
prices nominal.
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COMMERCIAL.
STAUNToN. Dec

oTAUNTON, Dec. is.
Flour-superdr $3.50; extra, SIS. 25:
family, $500. heat-white, 81. 20 G$I.a
red, eln5>9S1.15. &c n-whlte, 40C.; vel.
low, $50 4oc. Oats-35(940c. ,,acon- ir.
Po'k-S7.l5. LArd-15c. Meal Is % nc
Sngar-lN@l6c. otfee-25u4Oc. BUTTE
-23c. Eggs 20 a2sc.
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Opr Stodt in every line is complete and larger
,har !. ~ .osi,ey House can offer.
REST AdJOGsx.S at SIC reduced from Toe.
Good sALICQEss at Sc, reduced from age.
RLEACh IaD.COTsTQN At s3aloc.. worth l2sl4c.
BROWN MaTTONAts, sal0c., worth 10, l2al6c.
10 4 SHEL TING at25c.. worth 45c.-
- do Atl5c:, worth 223c.
BLACK ALLY aCAS at 40, 35, 4Oa5oc., worth
40. so. 6Oa zoe
DRESS GOO DIS At 20, .22sc:, end up to 4 &C.
all Of which see worth from 10 y zoe. ya-d
more than " offer them at.
BE,BLANKE rs AND Ct'MFORTABL ES from
81 /, end up. We can show you the largest
WAITE HONEY Qu1f rs ct ST. and upwards.
WHITE SMILES Quilts much below
regular prices.
NAPKINS from 75c to So per Aozep.
TABLE LIN N ut, 4sc worth Sic
II linen DOUBLE DAMASK. greatly reduced.
COTTON FLANNELS from l2c. aT.
ALA, WOOL FLANNELS in white and colors,
at mush below their actual value
LAM ES' and GENT s aud CHlLDRFNS UN-
i ,UERWEAR in great variety and at greatly
reduced prices. z
LADIES' and rHILDREN'S ? NE SHOES, the
BEST Philad-lphla make our speciality
CARP IFS, IN ALL GRADES. greatly re-
duced, a1d in thus line esp ecially invite cl SO
cash customers, and We SHAH spare no laooe
to pleese.egery body.
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TNO. CHRISTIAN. (Agent,)
81 LONG BRANCH HOUSE,

.INo. CHRISTIAN An lAgen.
81 LONG BRANCH HOUSE,
AT B'RBOC - OLD STAND.
Is prepar ed to furnish Meals at all hours. with
all the de'icacts of The season, and at prices %
sht the times. t%'~~ysES
His IA R 10 supplied xith the Best Liquors Of
all kinds. which will be served in tho best stvi.
by the most e1per enced Bar Keeper in he civ
he Is still receiving those large Back River
Oysters at his Saloon.
He has fitted Vi. his house and \. pran. rsa ,o
accommodate parties with Lodging a.d BOARD:
both regular and transient Parties bv the
night trains will be charged ONLY for tho time
rooms are occupied private DIM ux room "a
been lifted up to accommodate his patrons
He will have every thing that the Stauntou,
Richmond and Baltimore ma, kets afford
Cal on him and try his Oy s,ers, IN ve.y
syie, oAme &C &C, deplO I'm
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RANK STOCK FUR sALE.-SEvEN
~ Shares Of the Augusta Nst ional Bank Stock
Apply g thia oiace. sep,7
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&1 to I)i Per DAY y, home. Terms free
& XIO Addrsaa G. SsIasoH 90.
ssssa 11ae1AA llA23.lvel
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In CRANc1Ry
The object Of this suit is to obtain q divorce
vsncalo ma ysnons;
And it appearing BY affidavit 6led in tue pa
pers OF this cause, that the Defendant " B.
Eastin 10 nonresident Of the State of Viroin.
ia-lt is oriered that he do appear here within
one month after due publication Of this notice
and do what is necessary to protect his interest
in this suit
JAMES F. PATTERSON, Clerk.
Efinger, Craig 4 Grattan, pq. declo.4t
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VIRGINIA TO INTIMIDATION Or
DER. In the Clerks Office of the
Court OF Hastings for the City of Ssaunton
December 9Th, 1878.
1rs. Susan Eaatin, BY her next friend, S.
&. Richardson, ,Plsintif.
AGAiNsr
". B. East,n Defendant.
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but il he knows how others have done
these things he can perform his part re.
specially aud, with little practice, very
creditably.
Reading properly conducted will greatly
increase our stock Of good English words.
1t is great drawback to our every day
conversation that VIZ 1855 50 few words
and that they recur 50 often. They, OF
course, are used inappropriately, where
others would be better. A coarse work
man uses out few tools, a nice woi KHAN
has occasion for q great variety--a differ
ent one for every new operation. The En-
glish telegraph operators employ only
about 5000 words. There are now in cur.
rent gO,,d use about 10000 words, and
about as many more that are technical
and professional. AS we increase our vo
cabulary We shall notice the differences vi
kindred words and learn nice discrimina'
tions in thought, no less than in speech
How delightful it is to listen to speaker
who calls evsi ything by its right name,
and for every variety of thought has cor
responding variety Of expression.
Il aling opens the stores Of literature
for enjoyment. You converse with the
ancients and become companions vi. h the
wise and tie good of all ages. Southey
| says: i,
around me behold the mighty minds Of old;
My never failing friends are they. with whom
converse day by day"
But now The objection, "but the world i,
full Of books" So ti.eearth 10 surrounded
with an ocean Of ali. Shall we g. with
cut good thing because there y 70 nuah
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RocksRrpGE Co., Va, May 3, 1875.
e. P. CEASE Co: GENTS: | sake pleasure in
certifying that have used your Compound
for very severe rheumatic in in my shout
ders, which was relieved entirely by It's use.
and | cheerfulIv recommend ii 10 all who are
suffering with pain Of any kind
G. J. RRAwLEv,
ja25 ly Sup't Poor House.
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Associations of tue State. The Pr s.dent,
Col. Wa. Munford, of Richmond, is son
of the late Geor e Wythe Munford, d name
well knowa in Virginia. He is gentle
man about IS years of ag :, of fine presence,
and model presiding officer. He has ueen
the main spr. Dg'' of nearly all the coop
Arative good works in Vlrgi ia for over
twenty years: He is an Elder in the First
Presbyterian Church, of Richmond. He
fills the position of Sec, etary Of the James
Riy.r Il Kanawha Canal 20.
Rev. j. w. Jones, the Secretary, is a
b, fist min ister. He is ab nut forty years
of age, Of short, full person, and face
strongly marked with energy and intel
ligence. He is a man of physical and melt
tai activity, aud has b.en almost ubiqni-
tousin Virginia in his work for his Church 5
cause. As ..Vlator," he is the widely.
known correspondent of the Richmond
"D.srutch," aud among the newspaper
men he is known az sold Voluminous,' u
from the fact that in giving the proceed
ines of public body to the press, no amount
ef work deters MIN, and he will make a
report ten columns in length before he will
leave out any fact of the slightest Import
-~s,ce. If the Conventio,tever appoints a
state Secretary, we should think Mr.
ions would fit the place to hair $ breadth
His energy is ind 'mitabl-; his earDestness
can,tbsSooled, and he is, although str''n
ehurchmaa. a man Of broad views i'll regard
to cooperation in Christian work.
Mr.. j. TAYLOR EIlyson, OF Richmond
who had in charge tie important duty o
advocating the appointm-9t of State Sec
rotary by the Convention. is young MAJ
of 80, a graduate of the University Ut Vlr
ginia, and at present The largest asst'K
dealer IN Richmond. HIS mafnrr wa
quiet; his arguments clear. and he ha'
collected all the facts bearing Oh his sub
ject before com neneing it. He is > son
Mr.. II. X. Ellys,n, o: the Richmond! DIS
grateh,'' and "a ,..- n law of our townsman
Mai. Nelson H. Hotchkiss. He ~ . dea
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wolli. The topics closed with ''Indi-
vidual Effort" discussed eloquentiy by
Mr.. w. A. McCue, of Staunton. After
sone remarks by Mr.. Heber Ker, ON the
Importance of c'ose adherence 10 the Word
of God in all their work, and some prac
tical and shining illustrations Of it by Rev.
q. A. Hall. Col. Munfoid, the President,
closed the business with some appropriate
remarks. He related an incident Of the
Baltimore Convention Of 7. M. G A.
workers: A FEEDER officer. who had lost
his arm, said to him, IF l could meet the
man who sent that bullet | would clasp
him to my heart. 1t was the means Of
bringing me to God" And to illustrate
how little acts. long forgotten, often Il.
ercise gre influence ever the whole life
of fellow Great re, he said that not long
since, in Richmond, colored man came
across the street to him and said, "Don't
you remember me? l WAS in your Sunday
school class at tho penitentiary, and God
made me changed man there"
| After the usual resolutions of thanks
including Messrs. Hall, Morse and Curry,
the Convention, after the benediction by
Rev. w. e. Baker, adjourned to meet in
Petersburg next year.
RECoLLECrIuNs OF THE. CONVENTION
| Looking at the Convention one wal
struck with the number of young mer
present. Some were boys of twenty. early
commencing an apprenticeship to Chris
Tan work for their fellow men.
Ths difference between the Northern
visitors apd qNr men as speakers was quite
marked. Our Amq.sff wyade speeches, slow
well-rounded, slno 'th. and eloquent, tn
other men were quick, sharp. business
like, fast takers, and little like orator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-01
CITY COUNCIL.
OFFICIAL PROCEED NGS
COMMON COUNCIL.


At an adjourned meeting Of the Common
Council, held May 81 1875, there were present
George K. Shinn, esq, President, and N essrs.
Wood, Hopkins, Eich berg, McKenz ic, Brodcrs,
Harrow, Risheil, Schotield, Hughes, Harris and
Mitchell.
The consideration of the net to appropriate tho
city revenue for the year ending May 81, 1875,
being resumed, thequestion was on the motion of
Mr.. Hughes to strike out SCI 500 FOR interest on
funded debt and insert $40 600 which was lost
By the following vote, viz: Ay,s Messrs. Harris,
Hughes and Mltchell-3. Noes Mcssrs. Wood,
ze, Schofeld, RisheII and Mr.. President--9
A motion then made by Mr.. Ho, kiLs to strike
out SCI, 800 and insert S5G5t0 wss lost fy the
following vote, VIZ Ayes, Mcssrs Wood, Hop
kins, Harlow, Hughes and Milchel-5. Noes,
Messrs; Eicth1berg, Brodcrs Nc hnnz'e, Scho:
field, Rishcill, Harris and Mr. Prcsdentt-7.
The bill was then put upon It's passage, and, as
amended, was passed by the following vote, VIZ:
Ayes, Me:srs Wood Eichbcrg, Hopkins, Bro
ders, Harlow, Mckenzie, Schofcld, Rishcill,
Harris, Hughes Mitchell and Mr.. President
u Noes, none.
The acs for raising the revenue for the next
fiscal year, commencing June |, 1873, and end
ing May 81, 1876, WAS Lhon called up.
Mr.. Mckenzie offered the following substi-
tutc for section 4:
The Collectors of Taxes shall make disc unit
Of five per cent al tax bills paid III full b. lst
July discount of four per cent on Ill taxes paid
in full by 10Th July; discount of three per
cent on all taxes Paid in full! by 5th August;
discount OF two per cent on VII taxes paid in lull
by 18th September, and discount Of one per
cent on all taxes paid in full By the LIST of Octo-
Der, lS75,-furnshing TIE Finance Committee
with u list of Names dates and discounts allow
ed, for shch they are to hsve credit
Which WAS adopted by the following vote,
viz: Ayes Messrs Wood, Harlow, Mckenzie,
Schofeld Harris, Hughes, Mitchell and Air.
Presidents. Noes, Messrs. Eichbcrg, Hop
kins Broders and Risheill-4.
The bill was still further amended, and, AS
amended, was passe1 by the following vote, viz:
AYES, Mes.rs. Wood, Eich berg Hopkins, Broders,
Harlow, Mckenzie, Schofed, Ri.h"ll, Harris,
Hughes, Mitchell and Mr.. Presdent-l2 Noes,
none.
The President offered a resolution, which WAS
adopted, requesting the Corporation Attorney
to inform Council rs soon rs practicable if the
bonds of the Corporation he'd by residents,
Can be taxed by the City Council. or if the in
terest on such bonds can he legally taxed.
The meeting then adjourned
Taste: HAROLD SNUWDEN, Cpk.
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In the Southern Presbyterian Assembly yes
terday resolution was adopted transferring
the headquarters of the Committee of Foreign
Missions to Baltimore Dr.. Lefevre ADD Judg
Inslis were appointed delegates to the General
Assemblies OF the Cumberland Presbyterian
and Reformed Churches. A motion to appoint
committee to couter with other Presbyterian
Churches 90 the question Of representation at
the international Presbyterian Assembly, which
meets 10 London next July, provoked consider
able discussion; but the motion was finally
adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-01

The Postmaster General had conference
yesterday with President Garrett and other Of
6cials of the Baltimore and OHIO Railroad on
the subject Of postal service between New ork
and Washington. the result Of which was the
dictation of letter to Mr.. Scott advising him
that the Postothce Department is fully satisfied
With the manner n which the postal service
between New York and Washington has been
conducted heretofore, and would regret that
anything should occur to disturb existing ar
raugements This letter had no effect upon
President Scott, who gave formal notice that if
a Baltimore and Ohio postal Car should be
started for New York to-day it would be switch
ed of at Philadelphia and left standing Oh the
side-track Should this be done the Postmas-
ter General will caucel the contract with the
Baltimore and Ohio Company for the carrying
of the New Yorh mail, on account of its ina
bity to perform tbs required service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-01

The Indians, in Washington, have held sew
eral councils among themselves but have not
agreed upon auy line OF policy. They will meet
the Secretary of the Iolerior tomorrow and
reply to his propositions Professor March
had 40 interview with President Grant, and
showed him statements from army officers con-
frmng the charges heretofore made BY him as
to the bad character of the provisions furnish
ed the Sioux. The President expressed bis
interest In the welfare of the Indians. and his
determination to keep all intruders out of the
Black Hills country until the Indian title is ex-
tiDguished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-01

EDITORIAL EXCURSION. THE + litorial AS
ISOLATION, OF New Jersey, comprising over three
hundred editors of newspapers of different
States, will make their annual summer excur-
sioa dowo the Valley of Virginia to Orkney
Springs, 10 Shenandoah county, that being
their objective point. The excursionlsts will
rendezvous at Philadelphia, and leave that
city on the 2lst inst, and WILL on their journey,
visit Harper's Ferry, the battle fields OF Win
chester, kerpstown and Mount jackson, and
arrive at Orkney Springs on the % |, when the
Association will be represented by Col. A. W..
Jones, Of Woodbridge, New Jersey, editor OF
the New Jersey Democrat, who will make a
presentation speech aud be responded to by
Col. Vim. kigour, of this city, IN an address
Of welcome to the distinguished visitors. The
Virginia L iitoria Association will meet their
brethren OF the North there by invitation. Ac
companypg the editorial party will be Cover
nor Parker and Senator Bayard, Of New Jer-
sey, Ex.Gov. Hendricks, of Indiana, and Gov.
kemper aud Senator Johnston, OF this State,
also many other prominent men OF the soun-
try. A grand tournament, ball and banquet
will be given 10 their honor. The party will
leave Orkney on the 18th, and arrangements
will, in all probability, be perfected by which
they will be enabled to attend the closing ex-
ercses and celebrations at tue University Of
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-01

In the House of Lords last evening, Earl
Derby, Minister OF Foreign Affairs, in reply to
request Of + lrl Russell that the correspon-
Deuce between Great Britain aud the Cont.
neotal Powers growing out of the recent war
rumors be laid before the House, said that the
Government deemed it inexpedient to comply
with the request on account of the confidential
character OF the Communications received from
other Powers. He also stated that the main
cause of the late trouble was the apprehension
Oh The part of Germany that the vigor display.
ed by France 10 bringing its army up to war
footing was with the ultimate view Of precip-
tating war with Germany, while France posi-
lively denied any such intention. He admitted
that there had existed grounds for the gravcst
apprehensions as to the peace OF Europe, which,
happily, had been dispeed by the Intervention
of other Powers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-01

The claim ofthe Uuion Pacific railroad against
the United States, which has been pending in
the United States Court OF Claims, at Washing
ton, for some weeks was decided yesterday.
The claim was for the transportation Of United
States mails and supplies since some time iu
1873. the amount involved up to date being
about ST 100000. The judgement rendered
against the government amounts to about
$4,000. The case will go to the United
States Supreme Court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-01

The arrangements for the dedication of the
Dew Masonic Temple in New York tomorrow
are cow complete. The procession will consist of
twenty six divisions. The first seven divisions
will be composed wholly of Knights Templar,
with visiting Commauderles and the grand Of.
fcers OF the Grand Communicates of that State
1t is estimated that there will 5000 knights
Temlar 10 line. The total number of lodges in
the United States are 1854; Master MasoDs,
543. 474; eucampuents, 499; Knights, 40,4lO