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CUSTOM thand-made) WORK to order, and guar.
anteed to fit Repairing neatly done by
BoscuEN & BROTHER,
500 and gil Broad street.
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COMMISSION AERCHANTs.-We solicit your or.
ders for printing, or q call at any time you may
wish TO see specimens or OBJ ain estimates, feeling
assured that 1t Will be 10 yonr advantage.
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Ti,e s,a ug hterassg OF Hogs

CINCINNATI, Jtauiry 15.-The slaughter OF
hogs to date IL 450, 900 head last year, Aso,-
500 head.
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FRt ZEN Ovga.-The basin and dock were
frozen over Saturday morning.
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pride OF KEY WEST" CIGAR. Quality yer,
Sne. W.D BLAIR q Co.
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WAGONS, CARTS, nc.

Uyo CONTRACTORS.
FARMERS, and OTHERS.
The subscriber has oa hand WAGONS and CARTS
OF Various descriptions that no wishes to dispose OF
on vrrv moderate terms and is stit MANUFACTURING
oti ers and solici,s call from all In want OF any
sI tic III his line. ,.x.,o- ,oaaa AZ,
wear longer and sell cbeaper than any other ws gon
In the market. -. -. -, .tar,,y to
Good workmanship and nrst.raie na,ssiA y y
On, ar tn,eed. Liberal discount 10 meEcnans. AL
S%nyt waTrantrd. Particular attention pai1 70 rc-
nsir1nr' A. B. LtPsCOdB.
Gary between Atsms and Jefferson streets &
IA 7-eo53m&w3t
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The TRADE can fad CIGARS of all grades at W
d. BLAIR g. Co.'s.
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The New Third Auditor.

TNa New INIFu AuuhfOK'
.WAsHiNGroN, January 15.-William +:
Austin, the new Third Auditor, assumed
the duties of bis off .e to-day.
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The Assets OF the BraDdywine Banl

WEsTcHEsTRR. Pa, January 15.-The
assets of the Brandywise BInk, recently
suspended, amount to 100000; OF which
$40, 900 are doubtful.
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D1s,oIUT1oNs q pARTNEnsHIps,

DlS5OLUTlDNS d PAkINEtSSnlks -
~ o-PARrNERSHIP.- bave from 'his
" day, January l. 1876. associated my f.rper
clerk, Mr.. BURNETT LEWIS, with M In Dn s :
The style and firm will hereafter be All
LEWIS. u 17-ltfI II. Asheh.
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>ra1E GFASGE-LAsr DAY.-The Grange
i""' IL ~ clock, and was called TO order by
III. worthy Master. james VI. Ganton-
Incl rep0ll .! the Financ Committee with
s','crSl recommendations, being the spe-
ga o!0rr OF the day, was called up and act
lor sclIoH Of The Wort,y Master in sus-
""'"' q s@aNleF Of Il grange daring the
pa '.E IoF DENY cugagcd ia 4 b9sineSs in
>''''.c' ".tE The interests Of the order was
su.;a.l,.i
-''"'E II. OF the constitution was so
u. 4-yruu.
IN So>, g.! tar sessions Of the day were taken
"a. 'A discussing matters relative % the pri-
VIC 1a'!1rs, Of the order.
,.',. ,'' "'-Lt session the usual amount Of
.rI a'1 'ns bH,'n"s' was done, and the Grange
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"WILLIsn u WHIsKEY. W.D BLAIR & Co.
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>cH W TNrSrEE>. The following school
Nu>t'c. AaT" been appointed:
HuchngnJn county MarysGille district,
~. 4. MoscIcy James River, Alexander G.
Wood; Slate River, Captain John {. Tower
Marshall, Or. Robert II. AyrcS: Curdsviile,
I.'tialH J. +. Phillips; Francisco, James Il.
I0ruc>.
IHisyYania coun,y-Chatham district
ii'l El-g aud samuel Smith Dan River, Viii
nam lialmvr; Bannster, Joel T. Jones
t'gS River, b. G. Rover TunstaEl, DR.. Il
). brtt.
Richmond county Farnham district, G,
". Price: Washington, Thomas Oldham
and pr. g.. :. Middleton: Marshall, W. II
omohuEdro; Stoucwall, Thomas Il. Pulen.
va'moFctanl county Cop!e district,
" "!itin Nayo; Montress, 5. l.. s. Healey
Washington, v. {. Murmaduke.
io'k couniy-Bruton district, Hiram c,
b,rAer; Nelson, William Lackey.
f!ank'ln couuty-Long Branch district
hootr, II. saunders and James Il. Hash.
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Germany.
Egypt.

ALEXANDRIA, EGYPr, January 15.-lt Is
reported that Egypt Is negotiating with
English capitalists for the sale Of Egyptian
railroads,
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COEFECTIONERIES.
nRANGES-Florids and Valencia,
" MALAGA GRAPES. II
CALIFORNIA PEARS,
FINELEMCNS,

t.7 saT Broad sirset.
rOME A.RUNNfNG &c Gelatlpe. Niece.
VI Meat, vassncis Oranges, Lemons, French s -.
raisIns. Prjzs Boxss, Bug Bopsnz rs. Cocoanstss
nsss,es;ed Coco unt h0Fden's Eagle MIN, sm ysas
Fas, Nuts fet " s ~ ats ss
70 , DC EssT wnsry. Hss' = LOUR q, ROeslEg N..ss
de a. : -.
YYISITlNG CARDS, SOC. n ~ Ss,Ia aSr W. -
pa aDKrATCE. .PfIST Ists-ss0ss@s
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of running the machinery indicated is abou'
as follows for seven months:

of running the machinery indicated IS aDous
as follows for seven months:
800, md 81, $500 90
dr VI oa;rs go o. ~ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $500 90
For payroll OF employees. 1o,S11 oo
For eaEinsag; ,seiye Sss noaths 1850 90
Total. ................s21,e8 ,e82 so
The thanks Of the city are justly due 70
Coaonel Craighill for the warm interest ne
has taken In the improvement. The plans
are his, and to him the credit is due for tne
greater part of the work, especially In later
years.
Your thanks are due to Captain Thomas
Cunningham and the men employed Win
him for the faithful discharge OF all their du.
ties during the year. Very respectfully, sotr
obedisnt servant, d. u. NBlTcoAB,
Engineer on the part Of the city.
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RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
Report Of The City's Engineer.
WORK DONE DURING THE YEAR-DEPTH
OF FOURTEEN FEET TO THE SEA
DUTCH GAP CANAL ENLARGED-
FREIGHT RATES REDUCED
RECOMMENDATIONS AND ..
SUGGESTIONS.


James river is our great highway to the
sea. and everything relating to the improve
ment of its navigation must necessarily be oi
interest to our businessmen ard other citl
zcns. The following report, made by Colo
mel Whitcomb to the Committee on James
River Improvement, gives an encouraging
account Of the work done during the year
past and of the progress that has been made,
aud contains valuable suggestions as to how
the enterprise should in future De prosecuted
by the city: ...
ENGINEERS OFFIcE,2
JAMES RIVER IMPROVEMENT, :
n-...r Y. January 1913
New-York tribune., 1876-06-13

TESTIMONY and after hearing the clear statement OF MI
ton OF his appointment of Greene hat he had no app
cation from his district and that he had offered the
nomination personal friends, who had declined IT,
&c. the testimony clear aud conclusive as 10 tne
innocence of bfr. Kerr I'm the matter. But there was
another thing that weighed in his Mr.. Danfords mind
about all those circumstances that the good name
OF Mr. Kerr-a name that had been borne witl
out reproach for many sessions OF the House
Mr.. HuTlbut of Illinois, and Republican, SAID the
reputation Of public Ia among the best riches OF the
country, and the men who would unjustly aud
untruy detract from the reputation OF public man, was
only stabbng his life aud character but was doing
the most fatal mischief to the success OF the nation
did not wait, he said for this report to make
up my nind With ME, the long record OF an honor
able life outwcghed and Outweghs all the charges OF
those loose defamers wh0 these base tines encou age
detracton and scandal. and only arise here on this
occasion carry out by voice and vote the idea
that for one as representative Of this American peo
pe having my eyes the honor Of the people and
the honor Of the House. which is the honor OF the people,
here TO be able from the heart to say that whatever
shadow this momenary imputation might have cast on
the days Of the distinguished gentleman the Speaker OF
this House days which Of us fear numbered al
ready) 1t is the voice Of the people through
their representatives. that the character of long and
honorable life has protected him from the enyenomed
shafts Of malice that the cloud is removed, and that
his sun goes down IL shall 90 down In full honor and in
the esteem Of all honorable Of whatever party Zap
plause on both sides Of the House]
New-York tribune., 1876-06-13

WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsWSGTOS, Monday, June l2, 1879.
ST. Augustines Church. built by coored Catholics, and
under the charge OF Father Felix Baroti priest sent
from Rome to undertake coored mission here was dedi-
Gated yesterday. The ceremonies conducted by tile
Most Rev Archbishop Bay leg Of Baltimore solemn
High Mass celebrated by the Rev. j. A. Water OF
ST Patlicks Parish, with the Rev Father Brute of ST.
Matthew's as deacon and the Rev. Father sullivan of
Georgetown College sub-deicOu Sixteen acOytes, All
coorcd attended within the sanctuary The chulr OF 100
voices accompanied by the organ aud an orchestra
OF l. pieces.
Representative Bright chairman OF the subcommittee
on Expenditures the Treasury Department., says the
published statement to the effect that the investigation
OF the Kentucky mule case has been retarded for DO
hca purpose affect Mr. Brlsow before the Cincn-
natl Convention Is untrue.
The President returned TO Washington this afternoon
from Annapolis where he passed the day yesterday,
having left this city Saturday afternoon for that purpose
Soon after his arrival at the Executive Mansion the
President messenger To Mr. Blalnes residence 10
ascertain the condition of that gentleman.
5The sub Judic airy Committee met this morning at 10
o'clock but in consideration OF the Illness OF Mr.. Blaine
the investigation not continued Witnesses were cN-
cused TIL 3 O'Clock this afternoon.
The Navy Department H. advised OF the arrival Of the
Vandaia at Aspinwall, June !. The Richmond was at
Callao May %.
For Regular Report Congressional Proceedings see sh Pdge
New-York tribune., 1876-06-13
cp1urs AND CAsUALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

ST ATBANs, June l2-Edward A. Pierce, clerk LOT
II. r. RobinsOn the dry Boous ue'oi' " 49,
about $4,000. ,, ~
CncAGo. June 12-In the trial of Alderman mi lnE: f.
~ 1ncnon of completely In the whisky nauds, the jury
have found the defendant guilty.
RRrpGEPoRT, Conn, June 12:-George Ledward'
aged about 40 years instantly Killed here this en0
%ses head being crushed between car bumpers
N,sut, n. H.. June Abigail Eastman com,
,orJ suicide here to-day by hanging hefseli one o"heu
propery but had the idea that she "ouu come 70 "a''
R,xcuAMToN, June 12.-Patrick Quinliyan, q Ia
,or.r ahon IS old, attacked his wle oday who n
% and supposng he had Killed her committed suicide MIS-
Quiniyan may survive - ~,
NrvRrRYPORT, Mass, June 12.-The schooner
hromo ran into the railroad bridge this evening" knocsn
e section at ak Inches out OF ne anu stopping AL
trsIas ira The bridge will be repaired tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-13
4 soFT.NoNEY SIDE SHOW.

IHE ORGANIZERS or TnE BLANToN DUNCAN con-
yENIfsN REPEATING THE TRICK THIS YEAR.
[PRou AZ OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, June 10.-Judgc Edmunds,
Postmaster and Secretary Of the Republican Congress
sional Committee Il organizing Democratic soft
money demonstrations TO take place at ST. Louis during
the meeting 0g the National Democratic Convention Mr.
Emua has been FOR several daysin communication with
certain ersons protesting to be- Democrats To whom
large sum money has been offered for the purpose Of
getting up row" the money question at
St. Louis. nr Edmunds did the same thing
i'm 1872. After the nomination Of Mr.. Greeley
an attempt was made 10 promote Democratic
schism and the anti-Greccy Convention, called
lbs Col BIanton Duncan, met at Louisville. That affair
was organized by Mr.. Edmunds and the expenses were
paid out of the Republican campaign fund under his
control. This ia secret for Mr. Edmunds has ire
uently alluded 10 the natter taking much credit TO HIM
self for his clcvcurss OF management He had agents
In every state and supplied them with money. one
man in Michigan received 5000. Many who went into
the movement honest III thor professions, nut IL
was mcvcrthce a side show to the Republican circus
Ii hardly pOss bile that the same thug can ne done
again. but it certain that Mr. Edmunds to Try H.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-13
ECHOES FROM CINCINNATI.

pT.AINF,S ILLNESS USED AS WEAPON.
.ovvIrSc,s FRIENDS MAKING CAPITAL OUT OF IT
R1AISE STILL LEADING ACTION OF THE EMPIRE
sr,rE pELEGATIoN-THE BAY STATE MISSES
SIMMER AND WILSON.
probahlv the most striking fact of the news from
Cincinnati this morning is that the friends OF Mr.
Conkline. who are working very hard, are usihs W
break down Mr. Blaine's support by arguments uo,
rived from his sudden illness. Only the vermont
and Michigan following of Mr.. Blaine, however is
wavering at present, and his nomination on 'ne m
third ballot is predicted. Mr.. ConKhhs %
gaining Southern delegates, taking away Vo'e'
from Mr.. Morton. The New-fork oeies", /,
tion met in secret session yesterday anu
aaopted the resolve of the state convention
IN regard ITO Mr.. Conkling, in spite OF speech
against it by Mr. Curtis OF the ~ delegates 20
ore for Mr.. Conkling; Mr.. Curtis and MIR. Low are
20, Rristow. Marshall o. Roberts was chosen wee
President from New-York, William Orton as member
If the Committee on Permanent Organization, and
Charles E. Smith member of that on resolutions III
s now certain that only a few votes from Pennsyl-
vania can he delivered to Mr.. Conkling That gen.
tleman however, is now claimed to be sure second
in strength to Mr. Blaine 1t said that Mr. Morton
will be dropped entirely early in the baloting.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-13
NEW-YORK, TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1876.

some of these reports too ridiculous to be
mentioned, while about Others there is no air of
probability.
An apparent disposition to cultivate n friendly
feeling for each other has been frequently remarked
among the supporters of Mr. BristOw and Mr.. Nor
ton and it would not be at all strange if the
of the latter, or a considerable number of them,
should, at some stage of the Convention work, be
transferred to the former So, too Morton seems to
be the second choice of some of the Western Brstow
men. The Eastern supporters of Mr.. Bristow could
never vote for Morton account of his loose cur
rency views. Some very shrewd friends of Mr..
Blaine, noticing this frendliness between the sup
porters of these two Western candidates. are work.
ing to turn il to the account of their favorie with
view of capturing the entire combination. II is diff
cult 70 predict what will be the result of all this
plotting
New-York tribune., 1876-06-13
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, June 12.-It is reported that Tho
Echo has sold by Albert Grant.
MONTREAL, June 1.-THE resignation of
Bishop Bourget OF this city has been rendered to and
cepted by the Pope.
TORONTO, Ont, June 12.-William Latch's
steam saw-mll and nearly million feet OF lumber
burned to-day at Waverley.
LONDON, June 12.-In reply TO Sir Henry
James, Mr. BDurke speaking for the Government, said
that Mr. Fishs dispatch OF May 22 had been received,
but answered yet IL could not therefore be
muncated to the House at present.
LONDON, June 13.-In Spain, the cereal
crops the Provinces OF Badaos and Cihdadgeal have
been entirely DESTROYED by ocIsts over 6C00 Of
ocusts have been burned with petroleum Ia trenches.
tnpuI
New-York tribune., 1876-06-13
EXTENSIVE FIRE IN KINGSTON

KINGSTON, Ont, 8une 12.-About o'clock
this evening fire broke out in out-buding in the
rear of HOrsey's hardware store Princess-st. It
spread with rful rapdity and FoOts bakery aud
Horseys hardware store were consumed
The fra then communicated with Ferguson Block. oc
ouped by Harlys, dry goods Rigney, grocer and Red
deus grocer. This block Of the finest in the
city, and entirely destroyed to the west of Foots
bakery. The fire extended TO the American HOTEL and
to Bruce's block thence west 10 Browns building,
occupied by Brown. druggist, and stratton Co.'s
crockery store.
On north side OF Princess-st. the Albion Hotel,
Strachan Martin hardware Miss Dougasss residence.
Heath & Gum, druggists, Ruttan & Bailey, boot and
shoe store, all destroyed At this hour Q1:30 m)
the fire is still burning furiousy, but is thought TO be
under control
Several explosions OF gunpOwder took place in the
hardware stores destroyed, causing quite panic among
the vast multitude of people assembled The fire is tue
disastrous that has occurred here Tor many years
The loss up the present time will probably reach
Sl5O,000.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-13
GEORGE d. LORDS CASE.
STAY or PROCEEDINGS UNTIL july 10.

STAY or PRoCEEpINGs UNTIL JULY 10.
BUFFALO n. Y, June 12.-At the afternoon
session to-day George ID. Lord appeared, accompanied
by his counsel, the Hon. A. r. L.ning. Mr. Laning de
sired to present the TO higher court for review
principally on two important legal propositions, and
asked 80 days to make up bill OF exceptions, and
STAY Of sentence in the time to take up the by
ceriorar The Court said that IL the be taken up
on writ Of cerorar it could not be removed from the
Supreme Court and with writ of the court of last
resort would be reached
Counsel then asked for stay OF sentence until the bill
OF exceptions were prepared ana should they hhd IL
necessary they would apply for writ OF error.
Tne DistricAttorney said that the Court fully under
stood the ease, II unnecessary Tor him 10 sug
rese i'm the matter Judge Daniels then postponed the
final disposition OF the matter until the 10th OF July AT
O'clock lie sad that the request OF the defendants
counsel under the circumstances not unreasonable
and that II delay until that time would be OF no injury
10 the interests tie public. The Court accordingly
adjourned till the time stated. Tie bail and
rity are still holding.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-13
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

BUFFALO y. Y, June 12.-Earl d. Berry, editor Of
The Bpdo Morning Express was married here THIS evening
BOsroN, June 12-rhe Special Committee
ported in favor OF the system Oday. The CON-
misslonrrs contemplate an outlay of S3,5OOOO0
BoSTpN, June l2.-An effort is beng made to save
the Old south Church from destruction and public meeting
will be held Ia the building tomorrow 10 prevent IT,
MONTREAL, June 12.-Capt. H0lcrow of the bark
Lake smcoe and his officers heavily nn here today for
It toward the COOK named Francois Navy,
the passage nom Marseines
BosToN. June 12.-Dom Pedro passed the day
visiting the schools and the Institution for the Bin In the
evening he listened lecture by Prot William j. Marshall
ON the Yellow stone National Park.
SYRACUSE, June 1.-THE first State championship
game OF bali played here to-day between Ithaca
Club and Syracuse 1t resulted victory tor
the after well played game, by score OF 70 T.
HoUTZDALR Penn. June I2.-Yesterday the con-
gregaon OF the Catholic Church assemble in Their new but
nnfn building The gallery and the floor underneath fell
with terrible crash and D. G. Nelson. the contractor o the
building, was killed.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-13
SITTING ~ HIS CHAIR.
inrSrnAL rnls, nIsPArcILl

WAsmNGroS. June l2.-Ihc following telc-
gram was sent to Congressman Hale at 1880 o'clock
tonight:
Mr. Blaine has arisen from his bed. sat on his chair
several minutes aud couycgscd with his physicians. lie
il gaining strength steadily. q. W. PoTE, ~ u.
Washington, u. g., 1880 y. m. i. :. VERDI, NJ. II.
Surgcm-Gencral Barnes stated this afternoon 10
Mn Blaine and others that he entirely comedies
with DR.. Verdi in regarding every symptom of Mr.
Hlainc, condition as very favorable. The Sub
Judiciary Committee to-day addressed letter to
Mr. Blaiucs physicians, inguirng to the probable
time that he will be able appear before the Com
mittce aud have dismissed the witnesses for two
weeks.
LATERAL this hour, 1870 n. m, Mr. Blaine is
quietly sleeping his breathing beng perfectly natu-
raj. There * 40 change from the very encouraging
signs manifested during the afternoon and night.
New-York tribune., 1876-06-13
FRENCH AFFAIRS.

TAHIs, HIUIUi ", julie II, 1870.
A meeting in favor of the Philadelphia dele
cation Of French workmcn was held to-day. NJ Naquet
member OF the Chamber Of Deputies Chairman, aud
several other Deputies present The business and
objects OF the workmeD's delegation were discussed.
Various speakers mantained that the delegates while in
America should occupy themselves with inquiries into
social well industrial matters and protested
against undue interference of the French Government
meeting Of the Cabinet is TO be held tomorrow, when
important question will be brought up which, II is
feared, will lead to difference between the President
and the Minister'S The latter have resolved TO support
NJ Renouard candidate for the life senatorshp, made
vacant by the death OF NJ Ricard, while President
MacMahon is determined to support NJ. Buffet
New-York tribune., 1876-06-13

An article in The Courier states that the
number OF magnificent steamships lying idle n Liver
pool and Birkenhead docks is unparalleled in the history
of commerce. and the probability is that the number will
increase instead Of diminish One company is about
send their Scotia Caabria and Cuba the
Clyde await the revival OF the Atlantic ira e. This
interfere, however with their regular weekly
wee g. NewYork, and fortnighty Boston. There is
some indication that although emigration ard freight
traffic show sign Of Improvement the Centennial TX
hbiton at Philadelphia is beginning 10 attract passen
gers The steamer Bothna saturday took $40 saloon
passengers aud the Abyssuia which sails next Satur-
day, Is already engaged for full compliment