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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
SWARTHMORE COLLEGE !

2
THIS Institution, under the care of friends and
open to students of either sex, is situated OH the
West Chester and Philadelphia Railroad. ten miles
from Philadelphia. Full Courses of study are pro-
vided in both the Classical and the Scientific De-
partment, for completing either of which the usual
degrees conferred There is also connected with
the College Preparatory School. Applicants ad-
mitted either to the College Preparatory School
who bring testimonials of good character from
their last teachers and pass the required prepara-
tory examinations. The examinations for admis-
sion 10 the College or the Preparatory school will
he held the Sd, 4th and 5th days, the 12th 18th
and 14th, of ninth month (September), 1876. To
cure places. the accommodation being limited. ap-
plcation should be made early possible either
personal by letter, TO the President. For cata-
logues and further particulars address
EDWARD H. MAGILL, President
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
A Dangerous Water Spout Bursts in North
ern Kansas.

ST. LOUIS Aug. so. -Advices from
Hayes City, Kan, says that water spout
burst in Kill Greek Valley, Osborn county,
last Saturday evening, and flooded the en-
tire bottom in about Is minutes. Horses
aud cattle, crops, etc., were swept away
and Mrs. Brighton and her two children
and Mrs. Green drowned.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
St. Louis Market.

ST. LOUIS. August 81
Wheat-Shade better for high grades; Is cash
and August; 141a bid Sept; No 3, 90 cash; 9S1sG99
Sept; No L. 80.
Corn-Lower; 41041B cash; 401a bid Sept.
Oats-Lower; 80 cash.
Rye-5314 bid casn; 56 Oct.
Whisky-l10,
Pork-Lower; 16 25Q116 30.
Lard-Quiet; 924.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Rcceipts 2300 lower; Workers and bacon
70; butchers 0006 Is; fancy 25-
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

Wheat-Shade frmer; No 8 Chicago S4l90; No
3 Milwaukee SS096; No Chicago 99Q1 "a; winter
red to arrive II.
Corn-Heavy; 541aGl57.
OATS irm; active: S4Qi2.
Pork Heavy; 16 40.
Lard-9 95
Whisky 13.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. August 81.
Wheat-Strong; higher; "a cash; 942s Sept; 95al
Gl955s Oct; No 3, Si4.
Cofn-Firmer; unsettled; PA cash; 42ls Sept.
Oats-Dull; 31A cash: 81 sept,
Rye-571a G5S
Barley-Easer; 20.
Pork-Heavy; easier: Is 4T1a cash.
Lard-Easy; 80 bid cash.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
MOST HORRIBLE MURDER.
A Whole Family Butchered for Money

ST LOUIS, August, 30.-Advlces from
Decatur, Texes, say Rev. W. u. Eug
land. Methodist minister, his wife, step
daughter and four sons were murdered at
their home six miles from Montague last
Saturday night by party Of disguised
men. No particulars received, but it is
supposed the butchery was committed fer
money, as the family is rich.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
LOST SlO REWARD.

A SILVER WATCH, Waltham make, was lost be-
n tween n Chester Il Co.'S Store. Moline, and
Rock River BRIDE, or on Bluff between Moline and
Fields residence or from Fields to Taylor House,
Rock Island. The above reward will be paid by
returning ii to Argus Office.
29d4t G. A. CHINBuRG.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
Democratic N nominations in Colorado.

DENVER, Aug. 3l.-The Democratic
state convention this morning nominated
Hon. Bella, NJ. Hughes, OF Denver, for Gov.
and T. NJ. Patterson for congress.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialities at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
LIVE STOCK.

Hogs-Receipts 10000; sales llht 15G6 20:
very common to very choice heavy 25G5 30; few
Philadelphias 00Gl6 Is.
0O65 50.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
ST. CLARA ACADEMY.
Chartered IL 1S52-Conducted by the
Sisters Of the Order Of St. Dominic

Sinsinawa Mound, Grant Co., Wis.
st. Clara Academy is situated in the Southwest
part of the state of Wisconsin ten miles from
Galena, Illinois, and six miles from Dubuque
Iowa.
1t occupies OF the most beautiful and pictur-
esque sities in the state.
The grounds are extensive beautifully adorne d.
and the entire surroundings to brea.he that
air of peaceful seclusion which ever exerts such a
powerful influence over the moral physical and in
tellectlal life
The building il heated by steam and furnished
with all modern improvements, etc The term will
commence FIRST MONDAY In SEPTEMBER
For further particulars address
MOTHER SUPERIORESS,
st. Clara Academy, Sinsinawa Mound, Grant coun-
ty, Wisconsin.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31

Offers to YOUNG LADIES every facility for ac-
curing thorough mental aEd moral education
The Scholastic year is divided into sessions OF
nye months each, beginning respectively the fret
Monday of September and the fr<t Monday In Feb
ruary Pupils are, however, received at any time
during the year, their sessions dating from time of
entrance.
Board and tuition per session, $50 Music, paint
ing. etc, form additional charges For particulars
address SISTER SUPERIOR, Immaculate Concep-
tion Academy, Davenport, Iowa. 7-sda WIN
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
NEW LAUNDRY.

kkRS DEiS RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCES
lVI to the citizens of Rock Island that che has
opened a Laundry on Canal street, between Swan
and Ohio streets, and is prepared to fiji all orders
promptly and at reasonable rates.
Goods called for. S21dlm
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE,. August 81.
Wheat-34c higher; 9912 cash; 991z Oct; No 3, 50
Corn-41A.
Oats-31.
Rye-63.
Barley-Sq
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
FLAGS & CAMPAIGN GOODS

Also Agents for the SHALER FLASH TORCH.
We will sell torch or uniform separate. Torches
from 81 to $4S per 100. Uniforms from Soc. to 81
each Also campaign flags with portraits of the
different candidates. Largest variety in the U :.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
DIR. RAILWAYS
Ssrsapari!Iian Resoivent
The Great Blood Purifier.

For the Cure Of all Chronic Diseases
scRoFuLA OR sYpuILrTc, HEREDITARY or
CONTAGIOUS.
BE 1T SEATED IN THE
Lungs or Stomach, Skin or Bones, Flesh
or Nerves
Corruptlng the Solids and yitiatlng the Fluids
Chronic Rheumatism Scrofula, Glandaur Swell
ling Hacking Dry Cough, Cancerous Affections,
Syphilitic Complaints. Bleeding of the Lungs, Dys
pepsia Water Brash Tic Doloreux, White Swell
iings TumOrs, Ulcers, Skin and Hip Diseass, Mer-
curial Diseases. Female Complaints Gout, Dropsy,
Ricketts,, salt Rheum, Bronchitis, Consumption,
Kidney tBladder, Liver Complaints. &c.
Price 81 per bottle Sold by Druggists.
DR. RADWAY 81 CO., 81 Warren ST., New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
FEVER AND AGUE

Fever aud Ague cured for fifty cents. There ii
not a remedial agent in the world that will cure
fever and ague, and all other malarous, bilious
scarlet, typhoid yellow and other fcvers (aided by
Railways Pills) so quick as Railways Ready Relief
Fifty cents per Bottle.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-31
New York Market.
NEW YORK, August 81.

NEW YORK, August 81.
FINANCIAL.
Go!d--f 0924.
Money-1H az bid
Governments-Dnll lower.
q. s. Bonds 6f2 cent 5-a0's 1SS1..............1.1S
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
Discretionary Premiums.


The Committee on Discretionary Premiun m.
are called on TO award premiams for .tartfcIe.
of merit for which none have been speciollv
offered, and other Committees who find spel
articles in their resnective denartman1s ~,
requested to report them 10 the Committee IN
Discretionary Premiums
Che Committee state with deep regret tina,
not until their report was nearly msda ~ 81
a late your this evening did thev see tbe 1iis,s
of large number Of articles nart;cplarIy l.
the Ladies' Department. which had been re-.
| ferred to them The lateness Of Tho bon,
the dispersion Of the Committee prevented the
attention 10 what wonla bava bae,, az -, ~
estng aad agreeable duty; and we trust i ,bat
those who may feel some disappointment at
finding their combinations unnntjcea ana ~.
ceivng no premiums will vet eeI s npa r.
ton that, by their efforts. lhey have done
something toward The biphIv creai,able evh M
hilton, which has given pleasure and grotie-
cation to so many--an exhibition Of which
our county may we'll he nrona 5'''o' v " '''h
Our attention was FIRST called TO a Rnm If
/ The Merino breed, exhibited bv DR. / u
Downey, OF Frederick county. It's character
| istics are so well known 10 persons engaged
in sheep-raising, that we deem il scarcely No
cessary to mention them. We shonld have
awarded a prem ium Of Eve dollars 10 this sne-
cimen, but that We were Told that the owner
did not desire anything further than favora-
BILE mention, if the Committee felt so DISPOSED
This we cheerfnlly do and make our acknowl.
Judgments TO Dr. Downey for bis contribution
to our Fair from our mother county of Fred
erick.
Awarded TO Thos j. Owen So for an Alder
new Cow with twin calves bv her sida
The Miss Della Maus 50. Tor rustic vase
and wax flowers aud also a cross enwreatbed
by wax flowers and fall leaves.
Mrs n q Cfln;n al e.. ..,...c
talized grasses. Also So for a knit Quilt
Mrs. NJ G Nelson 81, for white spread
Miss q, Refine to-, yaors IA e. 1p.V"u'
ture frame
Miss Mary Davis S., panel PAINTINGS of
flowers. - p"no' p'''H''"sS %
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
Tilden and Hendricks Club.

Pursuant to previous notice the Democratic
and Conservative voters of the Third Election
District met in Poolesvlie on Saturday, 23rd
instant, at O'Clock p M, for the purpose o.
forming Tilden and Hendricks Club
On motion of Dr. E. Wooiton, Isaac Young
was appointed temporary Chairman and John
II Williams Secretary.
On motion the chair appointed a committee
Of three, consisting of DR.. E. Wootton, Il
W. Williams and Capt. George W Chswell,
on permanent organization, who recommended
the following officers;
President, Isaac Young Vice-Presidents,
Howard Griffith, Samuel Dyson, Richard G.
White, Vim o. Sellman and Dr. Wootten.
Secretaries, John H. Williams aud George W
Chiswel. Corresponding Secretary, Capt J.
7. Fietchail. Treasurer, Richard Poole
Executive Committee, Isaac Young, Rich
I Pyles, Joshua Dorsey, John II Gassaway,
DR.. N. Brewer, G. b. f Walter Jacob n
Leanley, VIM I. Hickman, George W Spates,
Joseph Dyson and Nathan W. Allnu.t
The President Isaac Young, addressed the
Club, showing from the data presented BY Hon.
Montgomery Blair the need of absolute reform
in every branch of our government. counsel
ling that harmony should prevail and ener-
geiic work be done, especially in this Congress
sional District, so that we should retain con-
troll OF the popular branch Of Congress, which
has in lis bands the control OF the public purse
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
Condensed Locals.

Lovers Of good oysters will no doubt be
gratiiied TO learn that they can he supplied at
the old place in the Washington Hotel, by our
well-known caterer John Smith John fixes
them up in the best style and at low prices.
We learn that the negro, Sam Anderson,
who escaped from our Jail few weeks ago,
has been arrested in Frederick county and will
be returned 10 his old quarters.
4 Mrs, Bailey, Of Berry's District, was COM
mitted 10 Jail on Wednesday last by Justice
Nicholson, for assault and battery.
negro, giving the name of Richard l..
Bird, supposed to be Que Of the Everett MUIR
derers, was committed to our jail last week.
A Tlden and Hendricks pole will be raised
at Montrose on October It'll. Distinguished
speakers and band OF music will be present.
An accident occurred at Boyd's Station, by
which two cars were wrecked, on Thursday
Travel on theroad was interrupted during the
day and we received no mails.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
The Frederick Fair.

The Frederick County Agricultural Society
hold their next Fair at frederick city, Md, on
the 10th 18th, 18th and 18th of October For
attractiveness and general, success, The Fairs
of this Society, during the past seven years,
have, perhaps, been unequaled, as evinced by
the immense attendance Of visitors Arrange
mentsarc being made to render the coming
Exhibition still more attractive. The grounds
have been enlarged, the buildings improved,
and the track extended to half mile. The
Baltimore and Ohio and Frederick and Penn
sylvania Line Railroad Companies will issue
round-trip tickets, and will carry articles and
stock at reduced rates
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
Unparalleled Success.

~ We extend TO The Public cordial re-
COMMUNICATION OF DR.. SehIeys Family Cough
Syrup. It's anequaled by any other in lhe
market for The sure and speedy cure Of Coughs
Colds and all kindred affections Admirable,
pleasant and efIicacious Remedy. Great thiog
for Whooping Cough and Group Ask your
dealer for it. Only % cts for.large bottles.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
S. SCHLEY & BRO, Proprietors.
aug lS-tf Frederick. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
LOCAL AFFAIRS
Handsome Donation.

On Tuesday, the 10Th instant surprise
party visited the parsonage Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church at Laytonsylle, and pre-
scented Rev. Louis G.. Muller, the pastor, with
a beautiful collection Of flowers, rs well as
more substantial tokens Of regard, such as
peaches, apples, potatoes, wheat, corn, -four,
meat, poultry, groceries and dry goods. 4
sum Of money was also presented On bebal
Of the visitors by Rev. Dr.. Deale, Of Wash
ington, D. G. Mrs. Ayton, Mrs Thos. Dor
sey, Miss Burr, Mrs. Israel Warield, Mrs. G
Crawford, Mrs. Dr.. b. b. Crawford and Mrs
Elisha Griffith were in the af,ir and reflect
great credit upon themselve for the manner in
which Il was cnrried out
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
TELDEN ARD REF8En,


DEMOCRATIC CONSEKE ALIVE
MEETINGS are called throughout the
county, at times and places named as
follows:
COLESVfLLE, SATURDAY, Septem-
Der 80, at o'clock. P. VI.
CLARKSBURG, SATURDAY, Ooto-
Der It'll, at o'clock, T. NJ.
POOLESVILLE, SATURDAY. Octo-
Der 18th, at o'clock, T. NJ.
LAYTONSVILLE, SATURDAY, De-
tober 2lst, at 2 o'clock, P NJ.
ROCKVILLE. SATURDAY, October
28th, at 10 o'clock. A. NJ.
This last will be a GRAND COUNTY
RALLY Basket Picnic. Speakers
will be announced hereafter and further
particulars given
The public are cordially invited to at
tend these meetings, Eloquent speakers
will be,provided to discuss the political
questions Of the day.
II. w. OWEN.
II j PRETTYalAN,
GEORGE PETER,
State Central Com. for Montgomery co
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
Judges of Election.

The County Commissioners at their meeting
on Tuesday last made the following appoint
ments Of Judges of Election:
First Disirict-James Williams, Charles A
Pope John Y. Thompson.
Second District-samuel Scott VIM. Will
liams, p. NJ. Smith, Jr.
Third District-Alex Dade, G. R, Hershey,
John H Allnutt.
Fourth District--Nathanic Clagett, Sylves-
ter c. Jones, VIM. Huddleston.
Fifth Distributions +. holland, John D.
Berry, Julius NARROW.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
TOURNAMENT.

Vs. THERE viii be Tournament given
at Redland. in this county, on the 2lst Of
October, 1876, AT the hour of nine clock
A NJ The riding will be for The honor Of
erowning the Queen and her maids, the lead
ing knight al the same time will be arwaried
a silver watch Mr. Benz Candy will act as
chief marshal All who are DESTROYS OF par
ticipatiug il this tourney win send their names
to either B. H. THOMPSON.
T F. THOMPSON,
sep 22-4tn Secretaries
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
sep 22-4tn
Special Not1ce.

a> D. F. OWENS, Druggist, has largely
increased his stock. and will hereafter keen a
full lire Of all goods found in a well appointed
Drug Store
VA PHYSICIANS Prescriptions, Family Re-
eipes carefully compounded and orders prompt
ly filled
Vs. Prices as low as the lowest.
RookvlLIs, Nd, Janc ID, 1876.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
Painting

In another column Of our paper will be
found the card ofMr Jas. Meehan, who has es-
tablshed himself here ms painter and grain
er. We have examined specimens of his work
in the fine mansion recently erected by John
B. Brewer, ESQ.,, near the Depot, in this place,
and must pronounce them equal to anything
we have ever seen in the line Of painting and
granting. The limitations of oak, walnut,
ash, chestnut, &c, are as true TO nature as
possible. To all who wish good work at rea-
sonable prices, We cordially recommend Mr.
Meehan.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
Nezc Advertisements.
.BAHENlS HaEEEEAY.

r O Q TX " I l. L E, NJ D.
rEfllE subscriber would respectfully inform
Il the citizens Of MONTGOMERY county that
he has pr nAnenlly located in ROCKVILLE.
and is prepared 10 do ali kinds Of work in his
line, AT short notice and on reasonable terms.
E4S~ FURNITURE re-yarnished aud reno
waited at the houses Of patrons or At my Shop
one door east Of the Old Washington Hotel.
va have the privilege Of referring TO
John 3. and VIM Brewer. q. B. Prettymnn,
and Spencer @. Jones, Esqs
sep 29-tf LANES MEEHAN.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
RUS TE E'S SALE.

10y VIRTUE Of Decree Of the Circnit
1s Court tor Montgomery county as court
ofeqaity passed in canse in said courtwherein
John Ailnult and others are compliments
and Alexander B Knott and Others are de-
PENDANTS, the subscriber, The Trustee, will
offer az public sale in front Of the store ofGeo.
Y Motley, at l'allensyille, in said county,
On SATURDAY, October 9TH, 1876,
at the honr Of two O'clock P NJ :, a certain
Tract O Land lying and being in said coun-
ly OF which Nancy and Rebeeea Altnuu, late
OF sad Montgomery county, died seized and
possessed.
This Tract Of Land is situated on both sides
OF the road leading from Laytonsyitle 10 Me-
chauiesTitle, about one mile from the former
place, adjoining the lands Of james w Cag-
81, Hiseerson 3. P7nn, David L. Pugh aud
others and contains
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29

On motion the Club will have its FIRST regu-
lar meeting in Poolesville, on next Saturday,
at 3 o clock, p. NJ. when there will be several
distinguished speakers present 10 address them,
On motion the Club adjourned
ISAAC YOUNG, Pres't
5 aso u W ca1sTa.s. secretaries.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29

An instructive theological and controver-
sial lecture will be delivered at ST. Mary 5
Catholic Church, in Barucsville, on Sunday,
the lst day Of October, at u o'clock, A M
Subject Baptism.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery Counfy,
sitting as Court Of Equity.
ORDERED this 10Th dar Of sepfember
~ 1876, by the Circuit Court for Montgo-
merry county. sitting as a Court of Equity,
aud by The authority thereof. that the sale
within reported be ratified and confirmed I'M
less cause 10 the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 10th day Of October next
Provided copy Of this order be published in
some newspaper printed in said Montgomery
county once in each Of three successive weeks
before the said 10th day Of October next
The report states the amount of sales to be
Sl475 90.
E. B. PRETFYMAN, elk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
sep 22-3t E. B. PRETTYMAN, CPk.
DRIED SUGAR CORN.
II for sale at
mar 1T BOUfC BROS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
DEATHS

Sweety fell asleep in Jesus" at her resi-
denee near Barnesville Md, on Friday even
ING. September LIST, 1876. Mrs AIRY Ann
JONES, relict Of the late John Jones, in The
75th year Of her age
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29

The Carroll County Agricultural Society
holds its annual exhibition on tue 3rd, Ali
and 9th of October next.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29

ygzs9~ LUMBER AT REDUCED PRICES ~aN
SEE
WlILETT & LTBBEY'S ADVERTISEMENT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
EARM For aAEE.

FENHE undersigned as Executor Of Warney
Z Welsh, deceased, win sell at private sale
the farm formerly owned by said deceased
containing
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29

nURYEA'S BEST STARCH.
- in !,
mar ST BoUIC BROS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29
OR Err 81.
John q. Thompson, next friend to VIII
liam + Burford, ct al. vs.. Elizabeth
A. Rurford and others.

IN the Cirepit Coartfor Montgomery Couatv,
sitting as q Court Of Equity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1876-09-29

The letter Of Judge sinnott, of New York,
(which We are unable TO lay before our readers
on account of its great leagth, must, to ev-
cry fair mind, be accepted as most complete
and thorough vindication of the good name
and fame of Gov. Tilden from the outrageous
assaults Of the New York Times That paper
is already beginning to crawfish, and the fol-
lowing is specimen of the way in which ii
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-17
FOREIGN.

EDINBURe, August II. The
Scottish national memorial to the
late Prince Consort was unveiled
this afternoon by Her Majesty the
Queen.
PARIS, August l7.-The appoint
ment of General Berthant as Min
lister of War, in place of General
DeCissey, is spoken Of as follows
by the London Times: General
Berthant, as General of a division
of infantry, was one of the most
capable officers in the army, and as
he is not a member of Parliament
his selection confirms the principle
of making the War Department
non-political.
LONDON, August I'm reply
to speeches made in the English
House of Commons lately to the
effect that Russia was stronger in
1858 than now, the Galois shows
that Russia in 1853 had an army Of
100000 men and now 1,34O,0OO as
a peace armament and 100000 in
time of war.
Three hundred and twenty thou
sand dollars in specie was taken out
of the Bank of England yesterday.
and $1,000, 900 to-day, for shipment
to Oporto. Two small banks anC
one mercantile firm at 0porto fail
ed. 1t is not known yet whether
the crisis is serious.
CoNsTANT1NoPLE, August H.
The proclamation published to-day
inviting the Seryians to SUBMISSION
and offering protection to thos,
submitting, says the Turkish com
manders are ordered to protect al
peaceable inhabitants and theil
property.
BELGRADE, August II. Th'
correspondents who have beef
writing unfliendly to Seryia hav.
been ordered to leave the country
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-17
Saratoga Races.

SARATOGA, August H. While
the weather is dark and lowering
for the sport, the track is deep in
dust. The attendance, however,
is very good. The first race, mile
dash, was run by the brother to Bas-
sett, Romney, Courier and Josie @.
Romney led to the half-mile pole,
which they all passed in a bunch,
when the brother to Bassett ran TO
the front and won by six lengths.
Romney second, Courier neck be-
hind. Time, 1:45.
Aaron Pennington and Preston
ran in a two mile dash for a purse
of 500. Preston had a good lead
up to the entering Of the last hall
mile, where Pennington gradually
closed up the gap and won by
half length. Time, 3:354