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have signifed their concurrence with 1t n but
England has asked for time to consider the
note.
May 16.
New YORK, May 10th.
Flour, per barrel, st. Lawrence brand, ia
New York, 1925.
Meal, per barrel, $38 to Z.
Heavy Mess Pork, per barrel, $213.
sono, Crystals, per pound, So to 81 cents.
0us" Fair to good refining, per ID, u to u
cents.
English Islands MoIasses, per gallon, IS to
40 cents.
Premium On Gold 1923 to E.
Exchange, New York and London ass.
LONDON, May 10th.
(Dem. Crystals, per owt. 22I6 duty free.
Sugar Muscovado, do. 1875 do.
CIayed Havana No, II, 2II6 aAoat.
Demerara Rum, per gallon, 1I9 in bond.
Trinidad Cocoa, per cwt., SOL.
Consols 064 to :.
Bank of England Rate of Discount 8 olo.
RenteS sc 80.
Cotton 6B.
, 1876-05-20

New YoRK, 18th May.-The French Min
lister of the Interior, VI. Ricard, died from
Qneurism to-day.
Mr.. Dufaure will act temporarily as Minis
ter of the Interior.
Dispatches from Salonica report that the
excitement there still continues, and that the
French and Prussian c~onsuls who we're re-
Gently killed are not yet buried.
From Berlin it is stated that the announce
ment of the assembling Of a general conference
there is considered premature. The three
ChancelI0rs have met, and it is rumoured that
for the present, they will recommend Austen
ton from military interference in Turkish
affairs.
1t is expected that a supplementary note
will be issued defining the guarantees demand.
ed from the Porte,
May Is.
New York, May 15th.-The appointment IS
announced of M. De Marcia as French Minis
ter of the Interior.
1t is reported that Salonica has been block
AIDED by the Foreign Fleets.
kilograms from Berlin state that the Chan
cellor of Germany, Russia and Austria have
agreed to adopt a pacific policy towards the
Porte.
The London "Times7 commenting upon
this decision says it would be premature to
congratulate the Great Powers on the settle
ment of the Eastern question.
The London "Standard' publishes a tele-
gram from Egypt reporting that disturbances
are expected to break out in Syria and that
the fleets are assembling at Jaffa.
The disturbances on the Punjaub frontier
have ceased.
Cholera has appeared at Mandalay, and is
committing great ravages among the popula-
ton.
The plague has reached Mu8cat.
New YORK, May 16.-In the British House
of Commons Mr.. Lowther in reply to a ques-
ton denied that the British fleet would bonn
bard DahOmey, but admitted that it was in
tended to blockade the place in July.
Mr.. Ryland's motion for a vote of censure
on the Government for increasing the income
tax was rejected by a majority of ninety-eight
votes.
Mr. Hardy, British Secretary for War, in
the course of a speech defended the proposed
increase OF the army, stating that the tramp
OF soldiers is heard everywhere, and if England
wishes to retain her place among other nations
such a step is necessary.
The Stock Exchange in London will close on
the nineteenth instant, in consequence of the
Prince of Wales first public visit to the Man
sion House since bis return from India.
The fleets of various nations have already
arrived in Turkish waters.
A note issued from Berlin relating to the
Herzegovinian question is framed on the old
basis and recommends that the Insurgents de-
mands should be conceded. France and italy
, 1876-05-20
R0KLAMA :

allie og Enhver der MATTE have
III Noget at fordre paa Boet efter
afgangnc Planter William Plasket
indkaIdes herved med 3 Maaneders
Varsel at anmeIde og bevisliggj0re
deres Krav for undertegnede Ret.
Frederiksteds Skilteret, st. Croix
den I5dc Mai 1876.
G.. SARAUW.
National Republican., 1876-01-24
PROHIBITION IN VIRGINIA.
Tenpersnce Mas X keetiIg at Manassas.
NAYAssks,VA, Jan. q, ls7d

MANASSAS, A., an. zii lsto'
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
Sir: A temperance mass meeting Of a most
jubilsnt character was held at the Manassas N.
Z. church on Tuesday evening last. The pastors
Of the Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian
churches presided. The latter was introduced,
and addressed the meeting briefly. Hon. George
Z. Round delivered a very able argument in op-
position TO the liquor traffic, and in conclusion
introduced series Of resolutions expressive Of
the sense Of the meeting, which were adopted.
Tho resolutions request those engaged in the
liquor trade to discontinue Il; protest against the
issue of license for the sale OF liquors except for
medicinal, mechanical and sacramental purposes,
which shall be.sold b. the druggists; suggest an
amendment TO the charter prohibiting the is7ue
OF !cerse except by the consent OF the council of
the corporation, ard provide for petition TO be
circulated setting forth the above.
Rev. J. w. Marsh, Hon. ]. L. Baldwin, DR..
Vim. Hancock and Rev. VIM. Round also sd-
dressed the meeting. The best OF feeling pre-
vailed. The church choir did their part admi-
rably. An executive committee, 10 consist Of five
gentlemen and an equal number of ladies, was
apl CInted, with Hon. George q. Round as chair
man, 10 have charge Of the petitions and to make
arrangements for holding an adjourned meeting
at the Presbyterian church next Monday night.
From present indications about nine tenths Of the
people Of Manassas will sign the memorials.
Arrangements have been made TO hold meet
ing at the colorsd schoolhouse on Saturday night.
This county has been thoroughly cursed with
whisky and tobacco, and to US it Is q matter Of
profound satisfaction that the tide OF feeling is
setting in in the right direction. We nave been
working hard in the Church and the Sunday
of things. i guess our labor will not be alto
Eether In vain. We are trying to do this work
reliRiously: Nothing would be OF 50 much c2nse
quence 10 this community as the closing Of thase
whisky shopE. @, X,
National Republican., 1876-01-24
FALLS CHURCH.
Literary and Other Entertainments.

Correspondence Of the National Republican
FALLS CHURCH, Va, Jan. -, 1870.
Monday and Tuesday evenings our citizens
were very pleasantly entertained by Professor
Daniels, Of Philadelphia, who gave an art eIhibi-
tion for the benefit OF Jefferson Institute. On
Thursday evening the Hterdtf orour village assem-.
bled at the residence OF MIR. Nicholas Fisher,
where they enjoyed "a feast OF reason and flow
OF SOUL" The programme consisted Of music, re-
citations, tableaux, charades and refreshments.
Misses Hogan and Febrey sang some very choice
selections. Mrs. Kinsley read Macaulay' g popu-
lar poem, 'Horatius a. the Bridge" In her most
highly oratorical style, while Mrs. Buxton cre-
sted Tot little msrrimen. by her peculiar and
happy style of rendering " The Lost Heir" by
Hood. The tableau, "The Grachi," was very
comIcaI, and the charades, Accidental" "Ro.
sary," "Contrsband" and "Centrifugal," were
most captally acted ont. Mrs. Fisher, who on
previous occasions has displayei rare talent In
our musical and literary gatherings, on this occa.
sion surprised rs by the exhibition Of another
most variable and rare accomplishment. The
delicious cake, ice cream, &C., Of which we were
invited to Iartake, convinced rs that there was
some fair one in the vicinity who was mistress Of
The literary exhibition given last evening by
the pupils Of Jefferson Institute was an occasion
OF deep interest to the citizens Of this community.
assistants [Miss Helen Ii. Merrifrels and Miss
pelS hss IN sp bs
their skill and tact In melting in their pupils
desire for knowledge. We were particularly i'm
spoken by the Professor other than the announce
ment Of the programme. every movement and
each exercise being directed BY the tap Of bell.
a Company of well.drilled soldiers. The exercises
were so complete and the parts were 20 admirably
sustained by all, that It would be very dificuit
to bestow praise or compliment on any particular
one. G.
National Republican., 1876-01-24
SOCIETY.
Msdams Mantilla's Rseeption.

The reception given Saturday evening by Senor
and Madame Nantilla was one Of the most bril-
liant that has taken place during the present sea-
son. 1t is well known that the Spanish Minister
is an accomplished diplomat, and has occupied
positions Of high trust and confidence to other
Courts before coming to the United States. Mad
anne Mantilla is one of the most beautiful and
accomplished ladies now in Washington, and re-
ceiyed her numerous guests with an ease and
grace and suavity Of manner peculiar to the Span.
ish character. The Corps Diplomatique were fully
represented, both by Ministers and attaches. The
toilettes Of the ladies could not be surpassed In
elegance and richness. Among those eleg gantly
attired were Lady Thornton, Madame Hegeman,
Mrs. Jewell, Mrs. Secretary Chandler, Mrs. COf-
fee, Mrs. Fred. Grant, Mrs. Senator Kelly, Mrs.
Elijah Ward, Miss Stewart, Miss Dawes, Miss
McFalls Mrs. Speaker Kerr, Miss English, Mrs.
Johnson, Mrs. Judge Field, Mrs Senator Nor
Ricketts,. MIS-. General Van Vliet, Mrs. W. Il.
shaw, Madame Marascal Mrs. Ronalds, Mrs
Senator Boutwell,, Mrs General Myers, and many
others. Among the gentlemen were Sir Edward
Thornton; the German Minister, NJ. Won Schlo-
ger: the Russian Minister, NJ Nicotas Shlshkin;
the French Minister. n. Bartholci; the Japanese
Minister and lady; Chief Justice Waite; Justices
Swayne and Field; SECRETARIES Fish, Jewell and
Chandler. Senators Thurman, Bogy, Morton,
Dawes, Boutwell, and Kelly; Representatives
Kasson, kelley, Hale, Wood and Ward; Generals
Wallach, Kennedy and Kerr. The press was rep.
reFeDted by MessIs. Gobrig ht, Ben. p. Poore w
=. shaw, George w. Adams, II. J. Ramsden and
T. :, Noyes
National Republican., 1876-01-24
BOAT CLUB cOURTEsIEs.
A Souvenir from the Nassaus to the Potomac

Souvenir fTom the Nassaus 70 the eotomacs'
committee, consisting OF DR.. ]. +. Ferguson,
Mr.. ]. ]. Nutter. Mr. J. X. Myers, jr, and Mr. ].
ID. Freedom, representing the Nassau Boat Club
CT New York, arrived in the city last Saturday.
The purpose OF their visit was to present to the
Potomac Boat Club Of Georgetown memeuto OF
t"o'- "ood will. and TO show a suitable recogni-
- = =. ,Ie cuurits sY and kindness shown them "
the Potomac boys ouripe their stay IN this city
last !aN, when they roHed races with the Ana
lostan aGd Potomac clubs. The souvenir consists
Of 4 cbGste and beautiful silver vase OF Greek
designs mounted on an ebony pedestal. 1t is OF
frosted silver, inlsid and finished in gold. Its
representations are Of nautical character, max
Ing it symbOlical and appropriate IS gill.
ATourd the swell is an embossed band OF silver
with gold border, containing raised representa-
tons Of two cOntending four. cared crews. Sur
rounding he base is frosted band OF silver, with
the following inscription: THE Nassau Boat
Club Of tile city Of New York, TO the Potomac
IS16" Il is intended for yearly competition bs-
tween the married and single crews Of the Po-
toInac.
LAST Saturday night was the time fixed upon
for the presentation, and a special meeting of the
Potomacs was held at the Union hotel George
town, during which the interesting affair took
place.
Dr. Ferguson represented the committee, and
bestowed The souvenir with 4 few fitting remarks.
1t was received by Col. Frank Jones, president,
on behalf OF the club, with IN appropriate re-
sporse.
height OF his glory, and the supper that fol-
lowed the presentation ceremonies was worthy
the occasion. After full justice had been done
the tempting viands, the cloths were removed,
champagne and other wines supplied in profusion,
and a general fraterniZation Of feeling ersued.
Toasts were offered and responded TO in happy
remarks, which were enlivened by singing by
members of the club. The affair was Joyous
one, and will be pleasantly remembered by the
participants.
National Republican., 1876-01-24
Of Public Interest.

For Thirty years there has been noimprovement
in the composition Of porous plaster. The re-
cent discovery Of Capcine and its addition to an
improved porous plaster has Introduced to the
consumers and the public an article Of progress.
The objection 10 the ordinary article Is its slow
action. BENsoN's CAPCINE Porous PLASTER
overcomes this great objection by ettecting in
few bours what the ordinary porous plaster ac-
complishes in days and weeks Of continuous wear.
BENSON'S CAPCISg PORoUs PLAsTEEs are pre-
ferred 10 all others on the following grounds:
First-Their composition Is OF an improved na-
ture, and combined with the recently
discovered vegetable principle.Cap-
specific, has never been equaled In the
history Of true medicine. They operate
with astonishing vigor, bring almost i'm
mediate relief, and cure more speedily
and with greater certainty tnan any
known plaster, linlment or compound.
SGcond-They possess all the merit of the ordi-
nary porous plaster with above addition,
and will cure all the various difficulties
for which they have been esteemed In rs
many hours as the ordinary article
e.. effects in days and weeks Of continuous
wear.
Third-They are o genuine pharmaceutical pre-
paratioh. skillfully combined, Of the
highest order Of m crit, purely vegetable,
contain neither metal nor mineral
poisons, Endorsed by physicians, and are
in no sense patent medicine.
SEABURY & JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, N. Y.
To be obtained for twenty-five cents.
For sale by Drew & Gibbs, ID. p. Hinkllng, X.
b. Ferguson, L. q. Bishop, and U. Stott & 20.
National Republican., 1876-01-24
ckNoVA AT LYCEUM HALL.
Spiritual Sculpture Of Paraffins Hand

Spiritual Sculpture Of Parafins Hands.
Last evening Mrs. Hardy gave public seance
at Lyceum hall, before largo audience, and one
almost mad with excitement. Mr.. Auditor Ella,
General Blrney and DR.. Bogue were selected as
the experimenting committee, and after a too
long lecture by Mr.. Hardy, the parafine and
the water were weighed and placed under the
canopy" Of cloth. In some twenty minutes the
"canopy" was lifted up, and two hands, both
mutilated, were on the floor. The audience
examined them with great curiosity, and listened
with eagerness to the report Of the committee,
which was, in substance, that they could not
detect anything like q trick, and they had re-
sorted to all the tests within the scope OF their
ability. A young man went on the stage, and
confessed that he recognized the nodded and
mutilated hands as those Of his father. These
are the simple facts OF what transpired, but the
performance of the miracle was mixed up with
good deal Of nero triEiality, in questions, and
objections, and doubts and advice from the audi
ence. Last night, as before, the phenomena was
quite beyond the ability of any one present to
satisfactorily explain. Mrs. Hardy remains till
ErCsy,
National Republican., 1876-01-24
John Green Again.

The arguments on the motion OF District Attor.
ney Wells, to set aside the verdict in the case Of
John Green, who was tried upon and acquitted
Of the charge OF false Acknowledgement Of bail,
were heard in the Criminal Court, Judge Mac.
Arthur, Saturday
Upon the part of the Government, Gov. Wells
argued that no decisions in cases precisely like
this could be cited yet there were enough author
ities upon the point that when the trial was an
illegal one the accused had been placed in no
jeopardy, and new trial could not be granted
Upon the part Of the defense, Mr.. W. A. Cook
claimed that the defendant, and not the Govern
ment, had the right TO move . new trial, quoting
authorities to sustain his views, and further, he
argued that the grounds upon which the District
Attorney made this motion,-that Mr.. Childs,
one Of the jurors, had been once convicted Of
felony, thus rendering the jury 1llegal-Hss q
boyish freak, and that the pardon OF Governor
johnson, Of Pennsylvania, in 1879 restored to Mr..
Chiids the full rights Of citizenship.
National Republican., 1876-01-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

National Ttestre-English 0pers-Kellogg.
This evening the Washington season Of English
opera will be inaugurated at the National thea
tire, Americas favorite primo donna, Clara Louise
Kellogg, appearing as Edith Plantagenet in
Balfe's opera Of "The Talisman." Miss Kellogg
will be supported by Miss Annie Montague, who
assumes the role OF Berepgsris, Queen of Eng
land; William Carleton as Richard Coeur de Lion
Joseph Mas as Sir Kenneth, Mr. Cayla as King
Of France, ard Mr.. Peakes as Nectabanus, the
slave, and others of the company. The opera IS
popular one, and will draw together a brilliant
audience Of fashionable patrons. Miss Kellogg
comes to the scene of many splendid trlumphs
with new and brighter laurels than ever before,
and she will be greeted with every high form Of
generous welcome. Tuesday evening, "Fra d.
avolo," Castle, Madame Van Zandt, Zelda Ss-
guin and Peakes, as Beppo. Reserved seats,
20 cents. Wednesday evening, Faust" Thurs.
day, Bohemian Girl;" Friday, Lilly OF Killar-
ney;" Matinee, Lucia di Lammermoor;" Satur-
day evening, "The Huguenots." Kellogg nights,
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday matt:
nee. Montague appears Monday, Friday and
Saturday evenings; Lady Segufn, Tuesday,
Wednesday. Thursday ana Saturday evenings.
Mime Van Zandt, Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day evenings. Maggie Mitchells name is under
lnPd tor January 81
National Republican., 1876-01-24
The Centennial Reform Club.


lie Centennial Reform Club was organized on
the evening Of the 18th inst, and the following
officers were elected: G. Savage, president; A.
Q. Constantine, vice president; Rev. q. W. Denl-
son, Secretary; DR.. q. Goss, treasurer; ]. L. H.
Winfield, A. NJ. SpraRue, A. Coffin, P. Curten,
L. Il, Hollenbergter, DR.. J. Walsh, A. G. Nan
son, managers. Their purpose is ultimately to
establish home for inebriates under the title Of
the Washingtonian Home. ~
|. I he club held meeting last evening a. Tenn
reranee Temple, on Ninth street, over which Mr..
CoDsiantine presided, and Rev. q. W. Denison
acted as secretary.
The secretary read a certificate of incorpora-
tion of the club which had been prepared. The
certificate met the approval Of the members Of
the club, and will be filed at an early day. 1t
was also decided, upon motion of Mr.. Drew, to
include under the management OF the club the
organization known as the Dashsways.
Arrangements will be made this week to hold
public meeting in one OF the churches of the
city next Sunday evening, to properly present
the object of the formation of tho club TO the
public and excite the interest that the object
deserves.
National Republican., 1876-01-24
The Burns Festival.

To- morrow evening the one hundred ard seven
teerth anniversary sf the birth Of Rober: Burns
will be celebrated in this city by the Burns Club
at TaIImsdge hall. The programme, as arranged,
includes short speeches by Hon. Proctor Knott
ard HOE. VIM. p. Frye, both OF whom are alike
eloquent and witty. The exercises will begin
about O'Clock, and will be as follows Welcome
by the PRESIDENT. George COvie; song. "Within o
nile Of Edin nborO' Town" John 7. Parsons; ad-
dress by Hen. Wm. =. FRYE; song, Samuel v.
Noyss: song and chorus, Lulybricge and CON-
many: address By Hon. Proctor knots, song Sam
uel e. Young. Dancing will then bs IL order.
and will bo continued until a programme of
twelve dances is concluded.
National Republican., 1876-01-24

Titayarv Soeisfy,

The first public nesting OF the Young Folks
Independent Literary and Debating Society was
held Friday night at the residence Of NJ. George
HlrtweIl, on G street, between Ninth and
Tenth streets. After n few remarks by .he
PRESIDENT, Master q. F. Barrett, the follow
ing programme was presented: Reading,
hundro; "The Polish Boy" G. H HkrtwelI;
"There Were Bugs There,h y. Mccall; "rhe
Irishwoman's Letter." Q. Barker; recitation,
Green Mountain Justice" q. Barrett. Various
other readings were given BY members, after
which these embryo Presidents, Senators, So, re-
tired to the parlors, where tho remainder Of the
evening was spent in social converse and singing.
The society. though young, promises TO be one
that will reflect great credit upon the District,
Washington's prominent citizens who possess
rare Talents.
National Republican., 1876-01-24
ANUrHSR VIGTIH.
Careless Use of Coal Oil.

Mrs. Firth, forty years Of age, residing at Penn
street and Pulaski avenue, arose about o'clock
this morning and finding her FIRE out resorted to
the dangerous expedIent Of quickening its recoy-
cry by the use Of coal oil, resulting usual-al-
most instant death. Her daughter, Ella, who
happened to be in an adjoining room, heard the
heartrcndiDg screams of her mother as the can Of
oil exploded, and went to her assistance. The fire
communicated to her clothing, and had 1t not been
for the timely entrance of another member Of the
family she, toe, would have met with a similar
fate. AS 1t was, however, she was so badly burned
as to require the immediate attendance Of a
physician. The coroner was notified to hold an
inquest en- the body Of Mrs. FIrth.-PhilGdelPhiG
TeIT0ylDh- lam ~
National Republican., 1876-01-24
A Valuable Discoyery.

Dew. Benson, 9 practiclng physician at loo
North Eutaw street, Baltimore, Nd, twho has
paid much. attention to nervous diseases,) has
discovered that extract OF celery and chamomile
combined, in a certain proportion, invariably
vous or sick headache, neuralgia and nervous
neis. This is a triumph in medical chemistry,
and sufferers all over the country are ordering
box. The Doctor is largely knorn and highly re-
spected in Baltimore. These pills are sent, post
sale and retail druggists n Washington George
town and Alexandria.
National Republican., 1876-01-24
The Coal Oil Lamp

continues its remo:seIess- dspredstions. Now 1t
f' half dozen people here and there burned more
or lets severely, and thenit is a few houses re-
duced to ashes by this harmless and always non.
explosive agent. In Apollo, this state, on
wednesday night, the lamp gathered in forty
buildings, or about one half the town. as the re.
suit OF an explosion. On the same night the Cape
God Exchange and Brett's block, In Harwich,
Mass, fell victims to similar explosions Let
dynamite 20 TO the rear the great DESTROYER Is the
coal oil lamp.-Phflcdelphia Herald, Jan. q.
National Republican., 1876-01-24
ProgreIsivs Literary A.snriatinn.

Last wednesday the Progressive Literary AS.
foclalon perfected an organization by the cleo
ton OF the following officers: President, Max
Kleiman; vice president, Elias r. Levy; treas
urer, Charles HImmelrich; recording secretary,
ID. Kleinman; financial secretary, Samuel Wolf;
stage manager and literary critic, Elias Peyser
The following committee was appointed on con.
sttuuon, bylaws, etc: Joseph Fitzgerald, Mark
hie1nman, julius RosenthAl Elias r. Levy and
Enas Feyser. Fifteen have already become
members, and there are 1--WE proposaIs 10 ant nnon
Several prominent business men OF the city have
become honorary members. and the association
viii rank among the best of the kind In the city
The object Of this organization is for the advance
ment OF members in the art Of literature Tho
majority OF this new organization were late mem
bers OF the Peabody Literary Association
National Republican., 1876-01-24
ANN ExplosiOa.

Last Tuesday evening, while Mrs. ]. L. Tant
was walking across room at hor residence with
q lamp. filled with kcrosine OF, IN her hands, the
vessel exploded. AS quickly Gs possible Mrs.
Tant threw the lamp frcm her. With the as
sistsrce Of her husband she soon extinguished
considerably scorched, but otherwise they suf-
fered no injury. Tie explosion was caused by a
wick which had just been put In and was some
what too small for the tube.-AUguSiG (GG.)
Chronicle and Sentinel, Jan. 20
National Republican., 1876-01-24
THE Il. E. CHURCH.

Annual Meeting Of the Conference.
Tie baltimore Annual Conference OF the Il.
L. Church meets in this city on the first Wednes-
day in March, and will probably continue its ses-
sion for week. Tho congregation of the Metro.
rolitan and the members of ether churches are
arranging for entertaining the ministers, who
will probably number nearly three hundred, The
lay convention of the conference will meet on Fri
day, March 3, to elect two delegates to the Gen.
eTsl Conference, which will assemble in BaIti-
more On Msyl. The annual conference will elect
iGur delegates to this body.