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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-09-04

BSS- Blank WARKANTs for sale
at this Office, very low.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-09-04
ADlhguOn, Nlrglnla.
1t is Simple, Cheap H"d Requires
LjfILe Time 1ud I0bOr

~ % OiWIte, CHSNp N"N acquires
LjfiLe Time uHd Labor.
The cost does not exceed three cents a barrel
for coru two cents per bushel for tomatoes etc :,
cucumbers, UkTa, peas, fruits, etc for a trihirg
sum. Meats can be preserved effectuallY in the
same way, At a cost not exceeding FIVE cents per
hundred pounds. Persona using this process VIII
effect large saving in their household expenses,
and have fresh fruits, meats, Vegetables, etc al
ALI SEASONS OF tue YEAR
We, the undersigned committee, appointed by
the Patrons Of Husbandry Of Dallas county
UeXas) Council, certify that have eaten all
kinds of meats and vegetables, preserved by pr.
Davenport, aud pronounce them sweet, fresh
aud Juicy they are when FIRST gathered, and do
recommend the process to the farmers OF the
county.
T. G.. SWAR,
J. NJ CROCKETT. Committee
d. KING.
Ry permission, refer 10 the following parties
who have eaten meats sHd vegetables treated by
the above process,
j. r. JORDAN, F, Il. MCCORMACK,
Bristol, Tenn. Abingdon, Va.
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By TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
Fire ia siddeford.

BIpDEFoRD, Dec. 4-Tho dwelling house of
Stephen Allard on Elm street, was burned to
the ground this morning Allard, an old map,
was pulled from his bed after it had taken fire.
Furniture insured for $500. Insurance OF house
light, If shy.
Receiving Stolen Seeds.
In the Police Court Clark Hutchns, charged
with receiving stolen goods, was arraigned on
eleven counts in the warrant and bound over.
supreme Court at Fry eburg.
FRYEBURG, Dec. 4-The Supreme Judicial
Court convened here today, Judge Virgin pre-
siding. The continued docket is the largest for
a long time, ard numbers about five hundred
cases, and an unusual number are marked for
trial. The session will probably be not less than
two weeks.
sudden Death.
CALAIS, Dec. 4.-William Whitlock of St,
Andrews, N. B., for many years agent of the
International Steamship Company at that
place, died suddenly of heart disease last even
ing while sitting in chair in his Office He
was 70 years of age and bachelor.
"A Fight with a Burglar
AUGUSTA, Dec. "a burglar entered the res
idence of Hon. Lot M. Morrill, about midnight
of Tuesday. A private Waterman in the house
had hard struggle with him, receiving stab
in the breast and other wounds. The burglar
finally escaped leaving his dirk-knife, an iron
billy, hat and bag brought to carry away the
booty in
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LONDON, Dec. 4.-(Beerbohm's Circular)-Float-
ing eargoes of Wheat steady; Corn rather. easier;
cargoes on the passage and for Shipment of Wheat
steady and Corn quiet; good cargoes Of California
" heat off the coast 20 80; fair average of No 2
choice Spring Wheat shipped during December and
January Co.
At Liverpool Wheat and Corn are rather firmer
and previous prices MAIN aimed.
LONDON, Dec. 4-12.3O P. M.-Consols at 90 7-16
Tor money and 95s for account.
LONDON, Dec. 4-12,30 P M.-American securi-
ties-Unted States bonds S. at 1914: CTS, 1095;
10-4Os, 1909; AIS, at lO5s; Illinois 70.
LIVERPOOL, Dec, 4-12.3O P. Motion market
frmer Middling uplands at 7-16d; do Orleans at
1-16: sales 1000 bales, including 1000 bales for
speculation aud export receipts 6luO bales, nclud
ing 1900 American.
Futures Lie better: December delivery at 81 q
1882 q 7-l6; December and January g g 1882;
January and February 81 q 1872.
Winter Wheat ia les Sd q lis cd; Spring do los q
1Is California averages at l2s "a q rs IL club at
II a 1ss Sd. Corn 29s q 29s Sd. Peas 37s Pro.
visions, &c Pork 81; Beef 90 Bacon at 80 q 40 6.
Lard ASS. TaIlow 4Os Sd. Cheese at CAS-. At London
Talow 80.
PARIS, Dec. 4.-Rentes 107.
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the premium would steadily run down as the
day Of resumption should approach, so thst
within six months Of that time, four months
two months--one month-the premium would
be merely nominsl--and within q week, few
days of that zine, there would be no premium
on gold. and on the resumption day no one hav-
Ing greenbseks would ash the gold for them,
nness ne required it for some special payment,
and IN fact the resumption day would pass by
with no more shock than one experiences upon
bis birthday, when be passes from his minority
TO his majority.
To-day If Thousand dollars were due me,
and oould have the payment either in gold or
greeDbscks, at my pleasure, | should choose
the gold, which wonld exchange Immediately
tor paper money, receiving the premium; but
II resumption day were already passed | would
choose the paper money, because it would be Of
equal value and at the same time FIR more
convenient; and such would be the universal
course of trade precisely as it was before 1850,
when no one chose gold in preference to bank
notes: and when in course of business, any one
received gold, he changed it Immediately at
his bank for bills. or deposited it there to HE
own account.
The resumption day is now very near, and
the premium Oh GOLD is very small, with a
steady downward tendency. IL the question of
resumption should be lett precisely where 1t
nog is greenhacks VIII probably bs equal in
value with gold by July OF the next year. per-
hsps sooner. 1t is only necessary, rs / think,
to let the matter alone, and gfeenbacks and
gold will quietly and certainly arrange the
whole question Of resumption between them
selves
l remember these periods of suspension of
specie payments in this country-temporary to
be sure-but when resumption day came there
was no shock 10 any business circle; it passed
over as nolselessly and quietly as an eclipse Of
the sun or moon, and so will ii be with the first
of January 1879 if Congress will let the matter
alone. AS TO the greenbsck furry which SO
much interests ard exctes many excellent and
sensible men, it is like the John Law craze in
Pars the Louisiana scheme and the South
Sea scheme in London, which for time made
the multitude run mad in the hope and expec.
tation of sudden weatt from scheming They
did not consider that something will not come
from nothing, and cur greenback friends have
quite forgotten that N, d,
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FRANCE.
The President Nos DISPOSED x,.,s

LONDON, Dec. "A Paris correspondent TEL
egraphs mat he has private information con-
tTadlciing the French newspaper accounts of
an interview between Dufaure and President
Mac MahoD. He says that few DAYS ago SEN
atcr Duelefe presented to tue Marshal an in
formal note. asking him as satisfaction to
the Lett 20 promise revision Of the coastitu-
ton in Republican sense. The Marshal sent
for Dufaure TO Inform him that Ibis condition
was unacceptable. Dufaure replied that the
Left desired guarantee against second dis
solution, and that nothing could be easier than
to find guarantee which would not compro-
mise TIE Presidents dignity The correspon-
deut says that the foregoing is all that occurred
consequently there Is 10 ground for thinking
that the temper of the Eiysee is changed.
1t is significant that the deputation of Paris
merchants aud manufacturers who went TO the
Elysee Monday, desiring to present an address
to President MacMahon appealing to his pat
fiotism to yield TO the wishes of the majority
in view of the threatened ruin to trade, and 10
the interest of the International Exhibition
were received by an aide-de-camp who some
what peremptorily referred them to the minis
TER OF commerce. The depotation retired tell
ing the aide to inform the President that they
were the vanguard of an imposing demonstra-
ton which numbered a thousand today, and
would number one hundred thousand Io-mor-
row and a million the next day."
PARIS, Dec. 4.-Several journals state that
| M, Dufaure has undertaken to mediate between
| the Left and Marshal and frame political pro-
| gramme on which the cabinet can he formed.
! Should the President accept the programme
Dufaure will be charged with the formation OF
q cabinet. He has conferred with NM. Martell,
| Washington and Patbuan.
The Rappel states that Jules Ferry will read
| 10 the Deputies Thursday statement of the
budget committee respecting the ministerial
| proposal that the Chamber vote for direct taxes
| separately from the budget
Emile Girardin was nominated by the depart
| ment for deputy from the 9th reimbursement
PARIS, Dec. 4, Midnight.-Bureaux of the
| Left of the Senate has issued note for
| mally denying that any Senator belongib! to
| their sections har been authorized by the Re.
| publieans or commissioned by President Nice
| Mabon to formulate the conditions for the form.
| alton of parliamentary cabinet. Tue Depu
| ties of the Left have issued a similar declara
| tion
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MINOR TELEGKAMs.

timothy T. Norton, prominent merchant
OF Norwich, died Monday evening.
The Vanderbilt will case yesterday only de-
veloped further details as to the cOmmodore's
ailments.
DANES Kelly, furniture dealer on 9th and
9th avenues, New YorF has disa ppeared with
liabilities of 100000 to $4,000.
Minister Stoughton sails in the Scytha today
for Europe.
john Denim, who killed John Beltz in
Brooklyn. was sentenced yesterday to the peni-
Tertiary for four years.
Richard E. Peabody, commission agent, No.
Al Kiby street, Boston, for Vandyke & Nor
MI, lumber dealers of st. Johnsbury, W., has
been arrested for forging notes Of the firm to
the amount of $4,000, and taken to Vermont
A second attempt to wreck a train on the
Asbueiot railroad was made yesterday morn
ing near Sayer's crossing.
In the q. S. Circuit Court at Providence YES.
terday Timothy P. Ide was convicted of send
ing obscene publications through the mails and
sentenced to TWO years in state prison.
Hearn & Sons carriage factory 10 lambeth.
Ont, was burned yesterday morning. Loss
$4,000 No insurance.
Hon. Nathan s. Kimball was elected mayor
OF Haverhill yesterday, receiving 1850 votes to
"a scattering; j. franklin Dyer was chosen
mayor of Gloucester by 30 majority; and EN-
efson Wight, (Rep.) mayor of Springfield.
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Resumption, and What Will Come Of 1t.

Ia 1873 W b en- gold was at IS, the London
Telegraph had leader upon the resumption of
specie payments in the United States. Its
statement was that the amount Of paper money
in circulation was SO many millions-givipg
the sum-and that resumption would involve
aioss OF sixteen per cent upon it; that was
Its argument Being in England at the time, /
sent to the Telegraph an article giving the
American view Of the matter.
The drift Of my article was that as the dsy
Of resumption should draw near, the value OF
the greenbsck would constantly rise. Gold is
not wanted except for certain transactions
such as payment of duties on imports and pay
ment of debts in foreign countries. At that
time, person needing gold for whatever pur-
pose must 60 into the market and buy it, as be
would purchase any other commodity; and be
must pay the price, to wit, Is per cent. But
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The Aiaux sfamneda.

The reported stampede of Sioux Indians
while on the way to their new agency on the
Missouri river receives earnest attention at
the War and Interior Departments. There is
a fear that it may cause widespread demon
STATIONS of hos tility to the government and
the white settlers. The agent for the Sioux
has been instructed not to issue any food ex-
cept at the agency, but to allow the Indians to
select camping ground near that station
Gen. Sheridan telegraphs that he is afraid the
Indians who broke away from Red Clouds
hand have com menced depredations in the
Black Hills and on the roads leading thereto
Gen. Crook has been notified to give protec-
ton and to punish the Indians If possible.
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The ReI,m Whiskex Proseau,lnns

CHICAGO, Dec A. This afternoon the suit CT
the United States against Jacob Rehm for the
recovery OF one million dollars on account Of
Judges Drum moud and Bodgett 10 the q. S.
Circuit Court. Instructions were read from At
torney General Devens and the Secretary of the
Treasury, instrueting District Attorney Bangs
to submit to the court evidence on either side
such arrangements with Rebm's COUNSEL IS to
impose upon the government the duty as a mat
ter of honor and good faith, of dsmissng the
pending prosecution. If the court so advises
after hearing the evidence the case will be dis-
missed. Considerable evidence was taken,
which went to show that an arrangement had
been made that Rehm should be relieved from
civil liability also AT the conclusion of the ev-
idenee both sides presented printed arguments
aud court took the matter under adyisement
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CHINA AND JAPAN.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4.--Arrivsd. steamer
Oceanica from Hong Kong via Yokohama,
with the following sdvlces from Hong Kong of
Nov. s. Shanghai Nov. IA, and Yokohi ma
Nov IS:
II is announced that after the expiration of
Bradford's sentence for opening letters while
q. s. vice consul general and postmaster, he
will be rearrested on charges of embezzlement
extortion, perjury and malfeasauce.
The conflict continues between Gov. Hen-
messy and the citizens of Hong Kong on the
question Of the treatment Of Chinese. Hem
messy insists on smeliorating their condition,
Ihe community violently protest.
The foreign ministers at Yokohama were no.
tl6sd by circular letter that the Japanese
government desires revision of the treaty
with a view to regaiRing the independent right
of regulating the customs duties. Japan is
now SO bsmpered that the collection Of less
than per cent. on original values is the highest
that can possibly be obt aiued.
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THE DOMINION.
Wrecks i'm Canadian " asers.

OTTAWA, Dec. 4.-The government having
fec8iTed information that American vessels
were violating the customs regulations regard
ing vessels wrecked 10 Canadian waters the
missioner of customs has issued the follow
ing order to hsTDor officials:
Pending instructions expected by the customs
department f. ON the minister of justice, no yes
sci, foreign or Canada an, has a legal right to
interfere with wrecked vessels GU Canadian
shores unless permitted by the collector of GUS
toms at the nearest pOrt after reporting to him,
and no foreign vessels should receive such per-
mission as it IS contrary to the customs laws,
and any foreign vessel should be detained in
case of violation.
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The Dominion government has taken meas.

The Dominion government has taken meas.
ures to prevent American fishermen from
driving fish from the Canadian to the opposite
side OF Detroit river by the shinging process
Hundreds of small pieces OF boards anchored
below the surface tossed by the current brighten
the fish off. This seriously iuterferes with the
seasons catch on the Canadian shore.
Samuel L, Montague, citizens candidate.
was elected mayor of Cambridge BY "a MAORI
ty. The citizens entire ticket save three
counclmen was elected.
The Pope's condition. continues alarming.
His weakness is snch that the closing of the is
sue in his leg has been necessary withstsnding
the risk.
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The National Trust Company.

Rumors were c irculated in Wall street today
that there was some trouble in the National
Trust Company. In reply TO inquiries Presi-
dent D. r. Mangam emphaticsily denied that
there was the slightest foundat,oa for the re-
ports in question. The company had capital
of 81 100000 which is believed TO be intact, and
stockholders are responsible for s., 900 600. The
institution. he said. is abba to pay every dollar
it owed. In regard to the report that the bank
ing department is making an examination of
the company. Mr.. Manganl said such iavesti-
cation was made Annually, and could reflect no
disoredit on the institution. The annual report
Of the bank department at its last examination.
OF the National Trust Company, December 4th'
aud 5th, 1875, the total assets were 1926, 454-
81, and the total liabilities 81, 1871. 1872 a.
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CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Cattle-receipts 1000 head ship
ments 74O head; the market is quiet and weak and
Sc a. rs; feeders and stockers slow at IS q 95;
Cows at 12i q S74 butchers Steers at O5 q 55;
Calves 90 "a 90.
Hogs-receipts SO 900 head; shipments geo head ;
all grades 10 q 10 lower best shipping 45 fair to
good at So g 40; mixed packing 20 q 80; light
at 20 q 425
Sheep-receipts 1900 head; in good supply with
moderate demand and shade easier; sales at 20 q
4l21.
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nsv y.rs s.ees aaa mep,y Marker.

NEW YORK, December 4-Evening. Money at 5
81 6 per cent. on call
Sterling Exchange firm and rates were advanced
to 4S8 for bankers long and 1904 for demand sterl-
ing; actual business at about 4S1 a 4Si.
Coll declined from 1929 10 1923; carrying rates at
81 as per cent The elearnces were S16353 900. The
Customs receipts to-day $254, O0O The treasu-
~ disbursements were SlSS,400 for interest and
S77 800 ior bonds. Governments dull but steady.
Railroad bonds are fairly active and generally firm.
Stocks depressed by heavy sales of leading securities
he market closing generally at nearly the lowest
points
The transactions at the Stock Exchange to-day ag,
gregaei 2O1 900 shares including O9jO shares Lake
Shore 28 80 shares Laekawanna u Western, 1850
shares Western Union, 800 shares North Western
common II coo do preferred, 1900 shares st Paul
common II 900 do preferred, 81 900 shares Michigan
SCentral, 1890 New York Central.
The following were the closing quotations of Gov
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Tb. .u..;s. p.n,,.s ,,Ea,rs,o,

CoNsTANTINoPLE. Dec. A. - Mehemet Ali
telegraphed from Kamori yesterday as fol-
lows:
To-day, after violently capnonadug our posi-
tons at Kamorli from the heights OF Entrepol
and Orchanle, the Russians turously attacked
our left wing. The battle continued uDtil ave
ming. We retained our positions. The enemy
retreated with considerable loss. Pursuit was
prevented bs The thick woods. We shall take
the offensive tomorrow. The Russian inper-
ial guard was engaged
ssOmbardmeHs of MEzgroam.
1t is rumored that the bomboIdment OF En-
zeFonn has commenced.
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DIED.

In this city, Dec 4, Emily Bradbury, vile OF Fran.
els X. Swan
In this city, Dec 4, Johanna Gerry, aged 81 years.
In this city, Dec 4. Henry Dunsier. aged 70 years.
Funeral services Wednesday afternoon at o'clk,
at No a Gould street.
In Kennebunkport, Nov. so, Mrs Pamela, widow
of the late Nathan Wormwood, aged rs years mos;
Dec. Sd, Miss Mary Stone, aged II years months.
In Kennebunk, dover village) Nov. 20, Mr.. Thos
Emery, aged 80 years 10 months.
In Somervile, Mass Nov 20, Frances c., wife of
James 4. Beath, aged SO years.
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New ORLEANS, Dec. 4-Last night at the
Myrtle Grove plau tat;on, below this city seven
negroes attempted to cross in an old skiff
When about midway the plapks in the same
parted and she sunk. drowning five The sur
vivors cluug to the skiff until picked up by
boat sent to their relief.
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Railroad Accident.

louisville, Pa, Dec. AT Lost Greek
station on the Philadelphia & Reading road
this afternoon, coal train ran off the track
and badly wrecked 20 cars, tore down telegraph
lines, completely demolished the passenger
station and did considerable damage to the
freight depot aud storehouse. Several persons
were injured, one seriously.
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A Panic nj a Funeral.

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. AT funeral at the
Cumberland Methodist church this afternoon
OF Miss Winnigder, who was killed Sunday
evening by Godfrey in a drunken fit of jeal-
ousy, the cry of fire was raised panic eusued
and many persons were in jured in the rush to
escape.
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AMERICA,
The Eqaador Beyslatiou-A British Nav
al Officer Stoned

al Officer stoned.
PANAMA, Nov. 25-In Ecuador the revolu-
tionary leader Yepez and his allies were in the
vicinity of Quito, which is defended by Ger.
Verazea and 10000 men. Tbs coast is tranquil
and a force, it is expected, will be ofgapized
sufficient to quell revolutions.
Much feeling is shown by the Petuvians
against the British navy since the Hascu ar
affair 1t is reported that the captain of the
British sloop-of-war Ospray was stoned in the
streets of Calao by mob A meeting called
in Lima TO request the government to prevent
the crew Of the Ospray from landing, was MOI
allowed by the police.
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HAVANA. Brig j Fl Jennngs-44O0 shocks and
heads 10S bales hay, rs kits mackerel.
CADENAS. Schr j FL Conversions shocks and
heads 500 eox Shocks 269 bbls potatoes 20 boxes
fish, 1000 hoops.
CORVALLIS, Ms. Schr Bonett a-775 bbls of
-four, so bags corn, 1925 gals OIL 25 bbls cornmeal
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MENIORA BANDA.

Ship Kendrick Fish, Henry, at Bremen from Bal
timore reports heavy weather. split several sails and
lost two men overheard in gale.
Belfast, L. Nov 22-Tbe Regina Tolck, Bay. which
arrived yesterday from New York reports very heavy
weather on the passage, and lost head. jibbooom,
foretop galantmast sails, water casks, &c.
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Clearing House Transactions.

PORTLAND, Dec. 4.
The Clearing House Of the Portland Banks report
the transaction Of business as follows to day:
Gross Exchanges. $751; 242 81
Net Balances. ................... 2S,445 50
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

MIR. Bowies' Condition Unchanged.
SPRINGFIELD, Dec. T. There is no change in
Mr.. Bowles' condition and his physicians an
ticipate none either way for the next day or
two. By that time an opinion as to the proba-
bility of his recovery can be formed.
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Passed st Helena Oct 18th, ship Alice ID Cooper,
Humphreys, from Bassein for English Channel, for
orders. , -
Sid I'm Hull Sd inst, barque Edith Davis, Nc
Ca'tv, New York. ,
Sid I'm Dublin LIST inst ship Adam NJ Simpson, for
Lewes. Del
SD fm liverpool Sd inst, ship Sylvanus Blanchard
Oakes rybee Oracle, Humphreys, Norfolk; Alame-
d. Otis, New York.
Sid fm Messina Oct 10, barque Sarah Kingsbury,
Waterhouse, New York.
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ISales at tie Brokers Board, Dec Al
$4,000 Eastern Railroad 3&s, 1906. ........ 80. 500
/ Boston a. Maine Railroad. ................. 94S
Eastern Railroad .......;',,.;... '..."4 A q ~
Boston q Maine Railroad, rs. .110A @l1O}
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In Brunswick, Nov. 18th. Bowman B. Mayors II
Dresden and Miss Susan e. Simpson of Brun- wick.
In Brunswick, Nov q, John P. Winchell and Miss
Jennie e Forsaith.
In Auburn Nov. Il, Daniel E. Fuller and Miss
Emma l. Blaisdell. both Of Brunswick.
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NEW YORK.
Convicted of Smuggling.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4..-The trial of Thomas G.
Owen aud Alvin Graft employees of the Ma
tional Steamship Company, for smuggling silks,
was concluded this evening. Verdict of guilty
was rendered. Court granted an arrest of
judgment for the present