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News by Telegraph.
TERRIBLE DISASTER IN BROOK
LYN.
Burning of Theatre-Near1y 500 Live

Burning. of Taeatre-Neariy 500 Live
Lost.
Nkw YoRK, Dec. Cat Il:25 o'clock last
night an alarm of fire was sounded to the
audience in the Brooklyn theatre. The
play was nearly over and the curtain had
been rung up for the last act of the 1.-Two
Orphans" A fame was seen creeping
along the scenery, which spread rapidly and
the alarm became general. a stampede
such a. has never before been witnessed in
Brooklyn commenced The panic became
general before the actors lef; the stage, and
wild rush was made for the doors. Men
plunged 10 mad terror over the seats and
FOUGHT THEIR WAY LIKE WILD BEASTS.
The decentralization became complete. The
ushers and police made every effort to induce
the terrified mob to retire in good
order. 10 two minutes the stage was one
mass OF lanes. Many who occupied seats
nearest the stage felt the shocking heat and
sank helpless 10 the floor, and in a few
minutes lat they were dragged out of
the theatre in an insensib!c condition,
with their clothing burned and flesh
scorched. Some Of the actors sprang into
the auditorium and took their chances in
the struggle for an exit. Mrs Farren was
among this number. Sac ailudes to the
panic as something
HORRIBLE TO WITNESS
and impossible 10 describe. The scene
about the theatre en- the street was heart
rending. Many who escaped uninjured
rushed wildly about inquiring for missing
friends. The means and cries OF those suf-
fering inside Of the building could be dis
tinctly heard Between two and three
O'Clock this morning the flames had sub
sided sufficiently to permit the hremen TO
commence work in the ruins. They sue
ceeded in getting as far a. the fall OF the
dress circle, where they found a great num-
Der Of bodies. Altogether there were
about fifty bodies there. The theatre was
owned by Kingsley, Keeney and others
and the los, on the theatre is about
S250,0OO.
L4TER-sn0cEiNG loss u LIFE.
\ gentleman Just from the interior Of
the burned theatre reports that g bodies
have been removed aud that be saw q pie
OF 20 or 30 more a. they fell through TO the
basement with the dress circle, burned be-
yoni recognition. The loss OF life will
probably exceed one huLd7ed. It is stated
that II. ;. Murdoch, the actor. after enieay-
oring to calm the panie-sircken audience.
went to his dressing room and must have
suflcated and persisted in the flames.
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The necessary legislation to carry into Ct
feet the convention assisting commercial recl-
proeity concluded with the Hawaiian Islands
in 1873 having been had, the proclamation
to carry into effect the convention as pro
yided By the act approved August 10; 1876,
was duiv Issued upon the OH day q Sep
TENDER last. \ copy thereof accompanies
this message.
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Nav YoRK. Dee. THE last Intelligence
gives the number of bodies recovered up to
l a. m, this morning. at 2s5.
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Congress at its last session saw fit to re-
duce the amount usually appropriated i0r
foreign intercourse by Withholding appro-
priations for representatives Of the United
States in certain foreign countries and for
certain consular officers. and by reducing
the amounts usually appropriated fOr GER
tain other diplomatic posts. and thus neces-
stating a change in the grade OF the rep
reseptatiyes. For these reasons Immediate
ly upon the passage Of the bill making ap-
preparations for the diplomatic and consul
lar service Tor the present fiscal year, in
structons were issued 10 the represen-
tatlves Of the United States at Boil
via, Ecuador and Columbia and to
consular officers for whom DO sppropria-
tion had been made to close their respective
legations and consulates, and cease from the
performance of their duties; and In Ike
manner steps were Immediately taken 10
substitute charges d'afaires for ministers
resident in Portugal, Denmark, Greece,
Sgitzerlsnd and Paraguay. While thor
ougbly impressed with the wisdom OF
sound economy in the foreign service. as in
other branches Of the government, l en-
not escape the conclusion that IN some IN
stances the Withholding of appropriations
will prove an expensive economy, and that
the small retrencbment secured by change
of grade in certain diplomatic posts Is not
an adeq uate Consideration for the loss OF
Influence and Importance which will attend
our t0relgn representatives, under this re-
dnctiOn. ! am of the opinion that re-
examination OF the subject will cause
change n some instances IN the conclusions
reached ON these subjects at the last session
OF Congress.
THE COURT OF COMMISSIONERS OF ALABAMA
CLAIMS,
whose functions were continued by an act
of the last session Of Congress until the
first day Of January, 1877, has carried on
its labors with diligence ard general sat
isfaction. By q report from the clerk OF
the court, transmitted herewith, bearing
date Nov. Htb, 1876, it appears that with
in the time now allowed by law the court
will have disposed Of all the claims pre-
sented for adjudication. This report also
contains statement of the general results
# the lsbors of the court to the date there
If. Il is cause Of satisfaction that the
method adopted for the satisfaction OF
classes Of claims submitted to the court
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Senate and witha strong opposition from the
other namely, the treaty for
THE ANIMATION OF sANTO DOMINGO
to the United States. to which | shall
specially refer, maintaining. a. do, that
il my views had been concurred in the coun-
try would be in a more prosperous c0ndi-
ton to-day. both politically and financially
SantO Domingo Is fertile and upon its soil
may be grown Just those tropical products
OF which the United States use so much
and which are produced or prepared for
market now by slave labor. almost exclu
lively: namely, sugar. eotf.e, dye-woods,
mahogany, tropical fruiis, tobacco, ETC.
About seventy-fvs per cent Of the
exports of Cuba are consumed in the
United States. a large per centage
Of the exports Of Brazil also ind the same
market These are paid for almost excu-
sively in coin, legislation, particularly in
Cuba, being unfavOrable 10 a mutual ex-
change of the products of each country.
Flour shipped from the Mississippi river to
Havana can pass by the very entrance to the
city on its way to port in Spain pay duty
fixed on articles 10 be exported. be trans
TERED TO Spanish vessel and brought back
almost to the point of starting. paying
second duty, aud Still leave profit over
what would be secured by direct shipment
All that is produced in Cuba could be pro-
duced in Santo Domingo. Being part
of the United States commerce between
the island and main land around would be
free. There would be no export duties on
her shipments nor import duties on those
coming here There would be no import
duties on the supplies, machinery, ETC.,
going from the States. The effect that
would have been produced upon Cuban
commerce with these advantages is observ-
able at glance. The Cuban question
would have been settled long ago in favor
Of Free Cuba" Hundreds Of American
vessels would now be advantageously used
in transporting the valuable woods and
other products Of the soil of the island
to market, and in carrying supplies
and emigrants to it. Tue island is
but sparsely settled, while it has
an area sufficient for the profitable en-
ployment OF several millions OF people. The
soil would have soon fallen into the hands
of United States capitalists and the products
are so valuable in commerce that emigra-
ton there would have been encouraged. The
emancipated race of the South would have
found there a congenisl home where their
civil rights would not be disputed and where
their labor would be 50 much sought after
that the poorest among them could have
found the msans to 60. Thus in cases Of
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Deaths.

Gu Tue Lollsunp tion III this ciy
Mr.. Conrad Yeagers{n ttP 6st year OF his age ti-
remains We're ia Ksnata baltimore.
On the 25th inst. s. Eaarel Hill, Augusta ~
Mr.. Henry Dinkle aged abont s. yearss~
The announcement OF his brothers deafh. Mr.
Elijah Dinklc, was made in The last vIRGISIAs.
On Feb cath, near Falling Spring Church. Rcrk-
bricge county, Mrs Nancy Hamilton. aged 10 years.
III Rockbri isa conntxsa few days ago. Capt Hen
r. w. Guy, captain ofauhnsfreight n"at Highiandtf
At Williamsville, Bashceunty. Va March 1ith the
wife of Rev. J. H. H. Winfree, and daughter of tho
late DR.. j. T. Mettaner, OF Prince George county.
Va.
On March goth, n ctaunton Of thrash. Kate r. Yea.
esger. aged u days-and March 27rh, Mary E. Yea.
ger aged ~ days-infallt twins Of John g. and rah
+. YeaGer.
On the 18th inst, on Pughs Rlu. two mics north
OF Woodstock, Phillip Doll in The Send year Of his
aga.
On the 23rl inst. in Fairfield. Tsoc1nridye county
at a very advanced age, Miss Mary =; Moore.
The deceased had been a meiuhers OF the FROSTY
terrain church, for more than 81 years ana few
better informed to its doctrines and history than
she--indeed on all subjects whether Of church
state, she had few suIeriors. With her the Biisls
the guide OF life and its word lamp to
feet and'a light to her parh Having lived the f-
of the righteous, her end peace. In her native
mortal of her. seer IN the old grave yard. wler-
such long list OF reia ives friends aud neighbo-.
prec .ded her She leaves nnt only Of asg J.
fam y belinda devoted sister the aged and est.-
mablc wife OF Rev. Samuel Brown, If Bath count +.
who with feelings of sadness. mingled Eth icy AK
gladness may sing
I'll soon be at home over .i,are,
For the end Of my Journey ses;
Many dear to my heart over there.
Are watching and waiting FOR me-
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Of the City of Statliiton VS.. VIM. Chapman,
was tried in the Circuit Court on Wednesday.
This case arose from the refusal of Chapman.
to pay the assessment made by the city for
his proportion Of the main street Improvement,
upon the ground that the charges for the work
Judge Sileffey for DR.. Chapman. and Maj. Ell
der for the city. and the jury after retirement,
brought in a verdict for tile whole amount as
charged by the city, less 81 per thousand for
the brick work, but added the COSTS ..nd inter-
est from the 1st of April, 1875. thus making
same Judgment was entered in number of
similar cases.
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THE WEYER's CAVE EoAD.-it appears
from commissioner VIM. Crawfortl's report
That there were y bids pat in for Macadami-
zng the road from Cave Station OH the V. X.
H., to the Cave, and that the prices varied one
hundred per cent. The case is continued I'M
til the Eext term, as the commissioner made no
recommendation. It is understood that the
land owners along the line of the improvement
nave agreed to pay two-ti.irds the cost of con-
structlon, leaving only one third to be paid for
by the county. This is the plan adopted in the
ciiics and if it was more extensively pract:ced
IN the county, good roads could be secured in
AL directions, and the burden would fall
where it properly belongs .hosc persons
most directly benefited
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r. r. SLIDES.-Tlipre were two slides OF,
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, on Tues
day night-one Just West of Qnintemont,
which, however, was only a small affair, and
did no other dasssage than to detain the cast
bound express about three hours. and tho
Tunnel, about IS miles east cf this city. This
last was quite a large rock slide, and the east
ern bound freight. which left here at P. NJ
ran into it and badly wrecked the Engine and
four cars. No person was injWicd.
The night express transferred at the slide
and consequently the train duo at 4:I0. A. M,
will DC cleared away and trains run regular
te-lay
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PAY OF EMPLOYEES OF TIE c. & 0. II. r.

PAY OF EMPLOY EES OF TIE T.. q .. IL. X.
We referred last week to the fact that on
"Wednesday: the 22nd, Judge Wexford. to
whom the matter has been submitted, would
render decision in reference 10 the pay for
services due the employees of the G. & O. r.
L. The Road owes to its employees for SER
vices prior to October 1st, 1875, $l9l $50, for
which script was issued. OF that script about
sl6o, 900 remains in the hands Of the employ
ees and s3l 200 arc in possession of merchants
along the line to whom it was traded. eOn
"Wednesday Judge Wexford nj Richmond or
dered the Receiver OF the road ''aftcr defray-
ing the expenses and costs OF operating and
maintaining the railroad and such other charges
and payments as he had been heretofore or
may hereafter be authorized to incur and make
under orders herein, and the costs OF this suit,
to apply from time to time, as they accrue.
such surplus earnings OF said railroad TO the
liquidation 1T tic sums due on account of
services rendered by the operators and employ
ees of said company prior to October l, 1875,
commencing as far as practicable with the
earliest Of suc claims.
Tn making any payments under this provs-
ion of this decree the receiver is authorized to
exercise reasonable discretion, and to give
preference to the persons actually employed
in the service of said railroad company at the
time of payment
And the Court being further OF opinion that
the amount due ON the matters mentioned in
the third paragraph Of said receivers report,
No. referring to certain claims for supplies
amounting to about a17 ,000,l under the crcum
stances set forth in the said report, also con-
stitute 4 just and proper charge Oh the like
surplus earnings mentioned in the preceding
paragraph of this decree, it is therefore fur
Their adiudgcd, ordered and decreea that said
| receiver is hereby authorized out OF such sur
plus to pay the amounts due therefor to the
parties entitled thereto at such times as to him
| may seem best.
| And the Court bcilg further OF opinion that
after paying the amounts hereinbefore direct
ed to be paid the residue of the like surplus
earnings accruing to said receiver from the
management of said railroad should be applied,
as far as necessary from time to time. aud as
rapidly as such surplus will permit, N eXtin-
gusEment OF the accrued and accruing inter
est on the obligations which are recognized by
ali the parties to this cause, and which arc
known as the Virginia Central Railroad Bonds,
it is therefore adjudged, ordered and decreed
that the said receiver do apply from time to
time. rs they accrue, and rs far as necessary.
tie residue Of the said surplus earningsi in eS-
tinguishment of the accrued interest on tie
said obligations, known as the Virg inia Cen
trail Railroad Bonds, and that hereafter as the
same mature, or as soon thereafter as said sur
plus earnings will permit, he shall out of the
like surpisls pay off the accrting interest on
| said bonds.
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THE SHENANDOAH DEMOCRAT, comes tC
us in q new sp.lns dress and looks as fresh
and lively as y girl in initial pin-backs. Rid
dehergcr and OFT are making capital paper Of
it. and the people appreciat tie their efforts. 1t
tells sonle pretty hard yarns, sometimes, as
witness the following:
''Qnite Il stir was created in the Post Office
Department. of Woodstock, Il few days since
By the discovery of an egg, in Il nest in the
barn belonging to the ther OF the Post Mas
Ter. OIL which was Inscribed in brautifil raised
letters the following WAR of races in 1875
Grants 3rd term The Office was visited
during the slav by numbers of persons anxious
to see the s'War egw.:'
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MNrr{NHex.

On the c2nd Of March. by Rev. p. C. Irwin, Stuart
P. Thompson. OF Augusta and Miss Belle D. Ster-
rat. of Rockhridgr.
On March It'll, by Rev. James A. Waddeu. Marcus
Besenfeder and Miss Cora b, Retseh. all OF Lexins
ton.
On March 18th, by Rev. A.. Q Faherty, James
Drain and Afra Nancy Black all VI Rockbridge.
On March z3rd, at the American Hotel in Stannton
by Rev. j. II. Taylor. John NJ. Cox and Miss Mary E.
Grove, all Of Staunton.
On March 2.nd. in staunton. T. NJ Gaylor. of Rock
bridge, and Miss Sarah Il. c. Arisenbright, daughter
of NJ. W. II. Argenbright.
On March It'll, at Nc DowelI. W.. ty Rev. C. s. NJ.
See, J. B. Stephenson and Miss Mary julia sAiexan-
der, all OF Highland. -;
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Ranuhlican Meeting.

A portion OF the Republicans OF Augusta
met on Saturday tie 25th, for the purpose OF
appointing delegates to tue Lynch5nrs Con-
vention.
Mai. S. NJ, Yost, in the absence OIL tive CHAIR
man of the County Committee, and MS Il n'ein-
Der of the State Central Committee. called the
meeting to order, and on his motion, Maj. Ed.
Mcmahon was elected chairman aud ". G. Ell
iott secretary. ~
5 The chairman explained the object OF the
meeting in few appropriate rema; ks, COUNSEL
ing harmony and discretion il the action Of
the meeting.
Mr.. Yost moved that a committee OF nine be
appointed to recommend suitable delegates to
the Lynchburg Convention.
Jno. A. Noon moved as substitute that
nominations be now in order, and that the
votes be taken by ballot.
The substitute prevailed. and number OF
nominations made. The result OF the ballot
showed that Jos. Harrison. w. G. Elliott and
Jno. A. Noon had received majority of the
votes cast. the chairman ANNOUNCED them as
the chosen delegates to Iyncliburg.
Maj. Ed. Mcmahon, Maj. ). N. 1ost anu
VIM. Fauser were appointed alternates by &C
clamatlon.
On motion of Frank Ware. the delegates
were Instructed to vote for Maj. Ed. Mcmahon
as the choice Of the Republicans of Augusta
county. as ono of the delegates from this dis
trict to the National Convention.
On motion, the delegates were instructed to
have appointed Maj. s. NJ. Yost as chairman of
the County Committee.
On motion the meeting adjourned
ED. MCMAHON, Chairman.
". G. ELLIOTT. Secretary.
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[Foc the v.R iIN1AN.]
Republican Meeting in Rockingham,

The Republicans of Rockingham county,
met ir representative Convention. at the Col
ored Baptist Church. in Harrison burg. Va, OH
Saturday, March 25th, 1876, at II A. NJ. s-s.
c. Douglas Gray. Esq. Chairman of the
County Executive Committee, called the meet
ing to order and presided, assisted by DR.. VIM.
J. POINTS, rs Secretary. a-s,sr
A large number of delegates were present
from all parts of the county. and on motion,
the meeting at once proceeded to the selection
of two delegates and two alternates, to repre-
sent Rockingham county in the State Lonven-
ton at Lynchbnrs. on the 1lth of April. 1876.
Hon. John +. Lewis and Giles Jackson.
ESQ.,, were selected as delegates; and Il. E.
Freeman and Harrison Green, Esqs., as alter
mates.
On motion, the chairman was authorized to
appoint and announce an Executive Commit
tee, and any other committees necessary for
the entire reorganization of the Republican
Party Of Rockingham County. preparatory to
the Presidential canvass OF 1876. a
On motion, the Convention adjourned sanc
die.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY.
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REMOVAL. OF s'CttoOL.-T!le correspondent
of the Richmond Enquirer is authority for the
statement that the Mcssrs. U.Ser and tahoon,
both accomplished gentlemen, are preparing
to remove their Institution. known rs Crystal
Sulphur Female Seminary, from the neislibor-
hood nf Pond-Gap Station. on the G. & 0.
Railroad to ''"illow Spout" which is about a
quarter of mile from the Valley Railroad,
and eight miles from Sta,nton. This is a fine
location fer the establishment of 4 female
school of hi Ugh grade.
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ROLL OF IoNoR.-The following is the Roll
of Honor for the "Fultz Iiil'' school, taught by
Mr. c. w. Ecilarl.
Perry Cline, Charles Cline, Julia Fultz,
Harry Fleetwood. Sarah Fleetwood. Rnbt. Fish
burn, Geo. Fiss. burn, Wm. O'Rourk. Matte
Sheets, Ed. Shea. Julia Shea.
The school fund having been expended, the
patrons of the school will retain Mr.. Echard
by subscription.
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SUNDAY.-Thc day was blustery and rather
disagreeable, notwithstanding which, however,
the attendances at the various places of wor-
ship was good Services were conducted at
the churches by the regular pastors with tile
exception of the I'd Presbyterian, where the
Rev. MIR. Miller OF the Stauntoh Female Insti-
tute, preached in the morning. 1t was expect
ed that the Rev. G. B. st4iekler, OF Thinking
Springs, would preach at night, and quite a
large congregation had assembled to hear him,
but owing to some misunderstanding, he did
not appear.
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REMOVALS -Messrs. L. Diunyarlner 6 Co.
will Oil the 1st of April remove their liquor
store from Augusta street, back to their ware
rooms in the Stuart Building opposite the G.
& O. r. r. The room vacated bv them will
be occupied by Mr.. W. S. Stutz, where he will
resume the old business, of Fish. o. ster and
Vegetable Dealer.
O'Rork 6 Co. will move into tile store rooms
on Augusta Street, recently occupied, by D.
w. La.dcs.
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COUNTY COURT.-The March term of The
County Court commenced Monday. and the
following is a summary of the proceedings:
The will OF Abraham Crist was admitted &c
probate, with Sam'l f. Pilson as Executor.
Certificate was awarded VIM. G. Smith, a
disabled soldier, to obtain the benefit Of 800 al
lowed by recent act of the Legislature.
Justice Vim. T. Smith, reported and paid
into court u fine of s., imposed by him Oh Alex.
Strotier for assauting his wife.
A commission was awarded to take the depo-
sition Of Coleman Cain and Albert Cain to
prove the will OF II. F. Cook, late of tile State
Of Kentucky
The trial in the Commonwe alth rs. Jas.
Webster Conner. charging with cutting, with
intent to kill, VIM. Jamison, was continued,
at the instance of the defendant, until the End
day OF the April term next.
A numbcr OF surveyors OF roads made their
reports as required by section q OF Road Law.
a large majority failed to ccmply with the law
requiring reports at the March term.
Seventy five deeds have been admitted to
record since the last term,
There were SIX cTpartc settlements eSamin-
cd and ordered to be recorded.
On the application Of the Board Of Trustees
OF Pastures District, to appoint Commissioners
to assess the value OF u small parcel of land
near Deerield. belonging to the heirs of Ken
nerly, Craig, decd, for q public school house,
the Court appointed T. A. Clayton. Geo. II.
Gwinn, a. K. Clayton, J. VIM. Calhoun and
DR.. C. A. MeCutchen, such commissioners
An appropriation of $40 was male to Robt,
Coiner. Surveyor of Road precinct No. 81,
North River District, to purchase tools. &c.
The petition Of Jano A. Brown and Others.
for change OF road in River Heads District was
granted, and the petitions ct J. j. Larcw, for
change in South River District, and of VIM. D.
Hemp and Others, for change in River Hcaas
District, were rejected. ~
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A Card.

". S. stutz, the old reliable, again makes ne
appearance. ia, the field for business. He ~,'i
resume the Fish and Vegetable Trade at his Ola
stand on Augusta street On the ist ot April
and will en,eavnr TO please all who may favor
him witt, their patronage liz, has made pre-
pafatioiis to run his business oil 81 broad scaie+
and to supply all demands. He respectfully
.olicits the favor az his old friends, aud PROMISES
them that he will A. III the PAST, no his very
best to please them in prices and quality.
Remember tile |,i.c4 on Augusta street anh
make frequent calls, 1.-THE best quality Ut Fre>s'
W. s. STUFF.