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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-02-09

ToR RENT, FOUR MAIN-STREET Ga
E STORES. Possession at once. -
: Ash TIN SNAIL HOUSES at from $40 20 $50
per month. .r,H thANnAS ~ LIALns.
LOB RENT, FRAME HOUSE, cor "a
IL ner of Cary and Plum streets, with four -; -
rooms, large garden, with frut-trees and gond we'll
r. aaf 1109 Main street.
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WANTS.

WI ANTED, BY A YOUNG LADY OF
w good standing, q SITUATION to take charge
of small CHILDREN and assist in Housekeeping: Ere
frrs a situation In Richmond. Address Q. w. 81,
SoottsYille. Aibemarle county. re 9-LtH
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hand this afternoon. picked twelve OF
tho team to-day, II Will be remembered, beat tho
Shamrocks of Montreal this season, and also
beat the Toronto Club well The sham
rocks by q recent decision OF the Lacrosse Assoc
citation, however, are the champions They agreed
upon match with the Toronto club and the
ground TO play but the latter declined because one OF
the former team had previously been discharged from
PRISON. and they did not want 10 associate with him.
Hence the decision OF the Lacrosse Association IN
favor OF shamrocks. The Indians will play again
to- morrow. and II ~ hoped that they VIII be- able 10
make more goals than they did this afternoon
The Buffalo team Of polo players, who TO play
match gamo Saturday with the westchesler Club,
arrived To- ghL The Westchester team will have
practice game To- morrow morning.
On Monday there Will be a sweepstake pigeon match
on the grounds OF the Narragansett Gun Club, tho
trance fec being $50.
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FREE TRADERS IN SESSION.

ELECTION or DELEGATES TO THE SARATOGA
CONVENTION.
A meeting Of tho New York Free Trade Club
held last evening at the rooms No. ~ West Twenty
sixth the purpose Of electng delegates 10 tho
approaching Free Trade Convention at Saratoga Tho
chair was occupied by the president, FraDcis q.
French and Mr.. Edwin A. Pratt acted Is secre.
tary The communication IRON the Boston Free Trace
Club, through Mr.. Nathan Appleton, its Chairman,
heretofore published urging necessity OF tho Con
vontion was read TO tho meeting Letters expressing
sympathy with the movement also read from
Professor A. l.. Perry, of Williams College; Professor
William b. Sumner OF Yale; Mr.. James h. Crane, OF
New York; William ID. Morgan, Charles H. Mar shall,
Hon. David A. Wells and others. Tho Free Trade
Leagues OF Boston, Chicago. Buffalo, Troy Jackson
VILE H. and some other Western cities have decided
to send delegates the Convention, ~ appears oy let
tors received at the New York CLUB. Seven mem.
bcrs were elected last evening fnc ioiowing resolu-
tons were unanimously passed.
accept the attend tho preliminary free trade
the evening OF the 6th Of Sep.
Resolved That Francis o. French Bdwin A. Pratt John
r. Townsend William Marvel and Watson r. sperry are
fornuly appointed the New York
CLUB Al tho Convention On the 7th day. Sep
tember
Prior to adjourn nent tho members had an informal
discussion the mode OF procedure at the Conven
ton Nothing OF Importance was decided on. Another
meeting will held hore next Thursday. Tue fol-
lowing letter rom the CoOden Club, OIL Lonoon, was
read TO tno meeting:-
No 81 ST. JonSs PARK, LONDON. N, July 20, 1877.
EDwiS A. PRATT. hsq Secretary OF the New York Free
DsAn BY instruction OF the COMMITTEES Of the Cob
as. sHp us ON rss s y: o
You Will shortly receive parcel COPIES OF AL me
e"nmee thank you for your offer Of procaiou and
will be glad to communicate with on any object OF IN
'''''' common" 10 '''' 'IsiS Richard GowiSG Secretary.
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BASEBALL.

HARTFORD Va LoUIsvILLE--AN INTENSELY Ex-
CITING KLEvEN INNING DRAW GAME
One OF the most hrillngly exciting games that has
yet been played in This vicinity took place yesterday
al the Union Ground. Brooklyn. The occasion
tho twelfth and last game Of the series between tho
Hartford and Louisville clubs Nearly twolve hundred
spectators were IN attendance, and considerable in
terest manifested in the welfare OF the home club
Great excitement prevailed through the entire
The crowd booted and jecrcd At the decisions
OF the umpire and at the Louisville
players. and tho players both
sides 50 far forgot themselves owing, OF course,
to the Intense excitement that they wore continually
growing aud grumbling over the most trifng points,
Snyder At one time refused to catch II Burdock per
sisted in standing about thirty feet behind looking at
the delivery vi the ball, claiming that Burdocg had no
right the space cut for the catcher About tho
time tue game To DO called 1t discovered chat
Hoidsworth was missing harbidge, who has been lay
ing OF Tor the last two weeks with split hand, was
ordered To dress ana at fifteen minutes past four the
game commenced. Burdock opened with sale
HIT and stole to second Hrbidge, VINO struck
in Holasworth's place, went out on ny
to Hall Start followed with safe
hit, sending Burdock 70 third and running
down to second on snyder Carey hit TO Devlin, VINO
threw him first, and Burdock closed tho inning
by attempting daring piece OF base runnins In which
be fell short OF his mark. He took room from third
in order get Latham TO throw the bail from rst TO
third and then tried to run IN from th'rd while the
ball passing from first to third aud from third
home, The Louisvilies went out IN one, Two, three
order in their half OF the inning. Latham on ny 70
Cassidy, and Hague and Hail ON fouls To Alison. In
the second inning iiarbidge led OH with sale bit.
Start tipped out TO Snyder, who tried 10 cut OIL Har
b,dge rst but In bis haste he threw the ball over
Lathams head, ana Harbidge went 10 third AID
scoreu Curcy's hit amid great applause.
The Louisvilles did not score until tho NTH
inning, after men were out Craver MADE u sale
hit and running down to second he came In contact
with Burdock, and while the latter was appealing Tor
Judgment he stole TO third. Snyder followed with
clean hit and Craver scored his run, which tied the
game. The sixth, seventh, eighth ninth, tenth and
eleventh innings watched with almost brcath
| interest Every tino striker was disposed OF the
| play greeted with rounds Of applause. Harbdge
made some extraordinary catches in centre field AT
the close Of the eleventh inning tho game was called
on account OF darkness. II will DO renewed Today.
| Following is the score-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-24
SCOTCH ATHLETES IN JERSEY.

PICNIC AND GAMES OF EIIzABETHAN GALE
DOMAINS.
'sBraw lads and bonnie lasses" to the number OF
four i've hundred assembled at the Waverly Far
Grounds New Jersey, yesterday 10 participate In the
third annual picnic aud games OF the Union county
Caledonan Club of Elijah eth, N. j., the officers OF
which are, likewise the committee OF arrangements,
Chief, Thomas Duncan; First Chieftain, Alexander
Munroe; Third Cheitain, John McGhie; Cansman,
Charles Wear Although the prizes offered small
ranging from 81 to S. the competition IN all tho ath-
letc exercises was spirited and was we'll on to that
hour OF the evening when the kye comes hame" be-
fore the programme was completed. rho following Ia
copy Of the programmes
THE GAMES AND THE wIySERs.
Putting Light Stone-1 d. Y. Ross Hamilton. Can
ada, Al #. IN. 2. william Robertson, New York, Al
Standing Broad Jump-L L. W. Johnston, Canatsa
loi, 3 in q John West, New York, 9 IT, IN
Short Race 200 yards)-l. E. ". Johnston-won by
2 yards. 2 John Mcl.aren Newark.
Throwing Heavy Hammer-1 Duncan Ross l01
it. II In 2 John Rennie New YORK, 80 It. in.
Running High Leap-l. Es W. Johnston. John
money.
Throwing Heavy Hammer for Members Only-1.
Neil Scott, "a Fl. in; 2. Joseph Wilson, 6S II. az in.
Running Broad Jump John Mci.aren, Newark,
II IT. II in. 2 Z: W. Johnston, II IT. 9in.
John McLaren, Newark.
Tug OF War, Prize silver cup, Pulling on a rope
Turner's Society and eight members OF Caledonian
Cub, both Of Elizabeth. Won by the Turner's
Putting the Heavy stone-l. d. q. Ross S3 IT. o.
in. . William Robinson, 81 II.
Standing High Lcap-L u. W Johnston, 4 II. 7 In. {;
2 John West and John Rennic, tie It. in.
Highland Fling Dance-L John West; 2. I. D.
Robinson.
Broadsword Dance-L William sommers; q John
West New York Club.
Vaultng With Pole-1. l.. D. Robinson, 9 f. O In. :;
Q John West and John McI.aren, tie-9 It,
Three Legged Race-l John McLaren; 2 Thomas
Irving
Half Mile Race uor members Of club on3y)-Prize
silver medal--John Donald. winner.
Sack Race--l. William Robinson; z John McLaren.
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CREEDMOOR.

THE sIXTY-NINTH N.G.s.N.Y. At RIFLE PRAC-
TICE-JERsEY TEAMS PRACTISING FOR THE
INTERSTATE MATCH.
About one hundred and forty men OF the sxty-nlnth
VINO had not previously practised before Che
butts at Creedmoor went out yesterday, under tive
command OF Colonel Cavanagh. The major, surgeon
and adjutant OF the regiment also present Cap
tain Kerr officer OF the day. Major Joseph HoL
land Inspector Of rao practice for The third brigade,
aud Captain Carton, the regmenal Inspector super
intended the shooting The weather very bright,
the atmosphere was clear and the light strong
brisk breeze blew in runs from tho southwest and
south and gave little trouble to Of those prao
tsing.
TIKI PRACTICE.
One hundred and ten men shot in the frst class at
100 aud 100 yards or these eighty qualified for the
800 and 400 yard ranges At these distances twenty
six men made the requisite rs points, emitting
them 10 enter IN the first class competition Tor the
murksman's badge. The following are the total
~ res of QuallGc Ion s.
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A NARROW ESCAPE.

Al ten minutes past six O'Clock last evening adwo-
horse truck boDg driven by Alexander Halecls Of
Jersey City, down Cortland street whom train tho
Elevated Railroad passed by. the horses took fri ght
and dashed OH In tho direction OF the ferry Hall,,ck
thrown from his scat and fell nrst on one bo 'se
then on another aud finally settled the polo DIV u
Ing the horses Here no chung With wonderi vi
tenacity TIL the truck codcd with leo wagon o u
West street and Of tho horses Tell. Halleck VIII
IS an old man, congratulated by a large crowd\
which assembled at tho entrance to the Terry.
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Clubs Isl. I'd 3d. an. 5th6H III. SI 9th. lOM. llM.
Hartford ... / 0 y y . o.
LousvIle....O U o y OIL
Umpire, Mr. Ducharme; time OF game, 2:2o; runs
earned, mono; first bases by errors, none.
In game at Boston yesterday the Bostons defeated
the Cincinnats by the following SCORE
Boston ..............3 l o 10
Cincinnati ............. l l.
Umprc-Mr. sumner.
At 81. Louis the game between the ST. Louis and
Chicago clubs was postponed until today.
The Buckeyes, OF Columbus. we're defeated by tho
Crickets at Bnghamton by score Of 2 TOO.
Al Buffalo the Indianapolis club dolcated the Bufa-
los by y score OF 4 to l.
To-day the Chicagos and ST. Louis play at ST Louis
Bostons and Cncinnatis at Boston, Star and Hue koye,
ut SYRACUSE: Hartford and Louisville, on the Union
Ground Crystal and Active at the Captoine Ground
Indianapolis aud Rochester, at Rochester; horneli
and Tecumseh, at HoTnelisville and 1.-Two Oak and
Lowell, at Lowell
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THE TURF IN ENGLAND.
THE RACE FOR THE GREAT YORKSHIRE STAKES
LADY 0oIIGHrLY THE WINNER.

THE RACE FOR THE GREAT YORKSHIRE STAKES
LADY GoLIGHTLY THE WINNER.
LONDON, August IS 1877.
The principal event At the York August meeting to-
day the for the great Yorkshire Stakes which
brought out six horses and by Lord Fall
mouths b. Lady Golghily with Sunray second and
Albert Edward third There was but little betting
Lord Falmouth sieipnr being the iavorte At 5 to L.
SUMMARY.
The following is q summary
Thirty filth year OF the Great Yorkshire Stakes OF 10
cach with 200 added for foas OF 1874 10 at
three years old colts st. 10 los Allies 81 lbs. !
the winner OF the Derby at EPSON TO carry lbs Of
the Oaks, lbs of bosh, 10 bs extra; the owner Of
the second horse 100 out OF the stakes
and the third 20 sovs One mile and throe-quartors;
81 subscribers.
Lord Falmouth's b. T. Lady Goligntly BY King Tom,
out OF Lady Coventry. Observation-Disclosures.
Mr. J II. Houldswortns b. Sunray, by King OF
the Forest out OF sunshne....
Mr.. w s. Cartwrghrs CHI. c. Albert Edward, by
Marsyas. out OF Princess OF Wales. ............ Q
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MIR. MULHOLLAND'S DENIAL.

B. J. Mulholand, the liquor dealer Of Jay street,
Brooklyn, against whom a woman named Mary Ann
Ganney preferred charges to Mayor Schroeder a few
days ago. declares that the statement made by hor Is
false every particular. lie states that he
cepted pawn tickets from her husband In exchange
rum aud that he saw her but two occasions whom
she his store and wanted 10 buy liquor, but
was refused, the ground that sno looked ~ fshe
needed bread more than rum.
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EXCISE MATTERS.

Warrants have issued by tue several town jos.
tlces with the exception Of wcsIheldl OF Richmond
county for the arrest OF all unlicensed liquor dealers
Yesterday twenty saloon keepers within the boun.
darles OF the village OF Edgewatcr were arrested and
held tor examination. In tho town OF Westleld the
justices refuse 10 Issue the war; ants unless mo proper
complaint Is made against the dealers.
The Board oi Excise ot tho town Of Hampstead
granted forty licenses TO hotel propretors Rock
away beach yesterday. The Board have decided 10
ar ant licences 10 all VINO apply.
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AN ASCENDING CASHIER.

The officers oil the Union National Bank, Mount
Holly. n. j., have found that the amount Of iunds
taken by Charles N. Harker the a6scopding cashier,
is m UGH smaller than was at FIRST thought The entire
discrepancy will not amount to over 81, 200 Harkei
borrowed large of money from personal friends,
his disgrace brought about by losses unwss
stock uiations He had rendered hts resignation
cashier OF tho bank, to take effect October aud
the hasty In which the officers elected ana ~
stalled MS successor caused his u thk
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MONMOUTH PARK STABLE.

LONG BRANCH, N. j., August %, 1877.
The following animals arrived to-day, making
seventy -seven horses now at Monmouth Park Ben
ger, Dom Pedro and Magnum Bonum, A. Taylor
trainer Nette Faithlsss. Donough, Duchess Jeanette
Duke OF Stroudsburg. Fascination, Aunt Betsy and
Fugitive, Pryor trainer.
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TWohIy meMDeTS OF Tho SeVeHtu ana Eighth rok1-
ments were detailed to act AS scorers, but only ten
reported Tor duty The domeanor Of the men gave sat
isfaclon the officers serious breach OF discipline
occurred throughout the day.
Eighteen members OF tho First Fourth and Ninth
Jersey reg mental teams, under Captain Nolte prac-
Used AT the 500 yards range In anticipation OF tho
competition, soon to take place, Tor places IN
the jersey state team Several members Of the
Calling Battery Of the Eleventh brigade, Brooklyn,
under Captain Edwards, ana few on the marksmen OF
the Ninth regiment OF New York were also prac-
tsIng at tho 200 yards range with view 10
securing places In the teams OF their rospoctav Q
organlzations.
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A NEW ROAD.

Ground has been broken for new road from tho
Kings county line, at the head of Myrtle avenue,
through Newtown TO the Jamaica limo. The improve
mcnt OF the road Will cost about 100000 IL Is
claimed that will have tho effect OF enhancing tho
value OF real estate and movement IL on foot 10 have
tho Myrtle avenue horse car line extended TO New
town
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Time, 2.20- 2:2I 1s-2:20-2: - h-222
The race was magnificent one, AS fine ever
seem the winner, Prospero, Is by Messenger, Dimoc
dam Green Mountain Maid, by Harry Clay, and Is
owned by William N. Parks, Vi Brooklyn. Ito Is un.
doubleday OF the fastest horses the turf but has
had more than his share OF bad luck during his trot-
ting career HIS owner was most heartily congratu.
lated upon the brilliant victory, which emf
ncntly popular ono.
Tomorrow the for all will be trotcd, and Rarus
Lucille Goddust, Netto Hopeful and Groat Eastern will
oil start
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YACHTING NOTES.

Yacht Idler, N.Y.Y.C., Mr.. Colgate, from Newport,
passed through He'll Gate yesterday forenoon route
for New York
Yacht Vesta, N.Y.Y.C., Mr. Mills, from New Lo
don,arrved of milestone during the evening yestor-
day, and anchored of the HERALD Telegraph station tor
ordera
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REsOLUTE BOAT CLUB RACES.

Tho Resolute Boat Club. of Washington Heights will
hold their summer regatta Tomorrow, at half.past
three P. M Thoro will DO junior scul par-oared gig
and four cared barge races.
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CRICKET.

GOOD MATCH BETWEEN THE BACHELORS
AND BENEDICTs OF THE ST. GEORGES
CLUB-THE FORMER AHEAD
There very large attendance on the st. Georges
grounds At Hoboken, yesterday, to witness the game
between the married and single members Of the club
The captains Of the teams the well known
cricketers Mr. A. Marsh and Mr.. J. w. Boddam.W het-
ham, the former leading the married and the latter
the single team. The single mon nrst went " the bat
and made u runs. Of this number Cashmore DATED
we'll for ~ runs and }. X Moore Tor 10 Giles, Jr.,
played we'll for I, his second hit securing him good
3 IRON a ball delivered by his father Mr.
Whetham unfortunate in being BOWED
by Giles Sr at an early stage OF the game. Tho
married men scored "a in their innings, not max
ing double figures. Giles, ST., made 8, the highest
score; Marsh Mocrau and Blackwell disposed oil
for 1 each, and Talbot made =. Moeran we'll
caught at short leg by Gilbert the catch olclting
special applause In second innings OF the singles
Moeran and Giles gave some line balls and soon dis
posed OF them at wickets tor II runs Cashmans
g. Wnetham's l and extras composed the total
score MocraDs average was 80 balls run,
ma,dens and wickctS and Giles AZ balls, runs,
maidens and wickets. The game will BIO flushed
Saturday.
tolln uuin Ia lbA
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A woMAN's GREAT SWIM.

Miss Eliza s. Bennett, young lady Of cightcen and
teacher OF swimming, accomplished the feat Of swim.
ming the Hudson River yesterday morning At pre-
cseIy half past eleven Miss Benoett, accompanied bJ
Professor Leach leaped from tho top OF the bath a
West Twentieth street. distance OF twenty ieet and
started bravoly for tho Jersey snOre. great mauv
people had assembled Witness the start and
Tor u moment Their presence seemed TO discoucert
the swimmer but she WAS soon rcassured and waved
her hands IN reply TO their encouraging cheers The
tide was strongly against her, but spite OF the d
Dculties which beset her, she reached the opposite
shorcin thirty-Gvc minutes MISS Bennett expressed
desire 10 sw IA back the New York sdo oil the river
but she prevented from dong by the eutrcatiss
of nor trends who had regard for the delicate state OF
her health. Upon her return 10 the bath. sue WAS
presented with purse oil $50 by her admirers She
was attn cd IN close ntting suit OF orange
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PIGEON SHOOTING.

MATCHES BY MKNEERs OF THE NARRAGANsYrr
GUN CLUB.
AEwfoRT, August q, 1877.
After the match for the Subscription Cup yesterday
some sweepstakes followed, which wore decided as
stated below
NARRAGANsErT GUN CLUB GROUNDS, NxAK NEWPORT
r. l., August 2l.-Handcap swecpstake, So entrance
first mss out; twenty eight yards rise; birmingham
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Name Birds. KILLED.
J. H. Moore. Observation-Disclosures. 1 III
N. Van buren, .....-............ l ITO
7. Van Buren,. .l110 3
c. A. Grymes. ................. ITO 2
r. Lorillard Jr.................. Il
II. W. Halleck ................... 20
f. r. Sands. Observation-Disclosures.
r. Lorard Jr.................
s. Rowland Robbins. ............ o
Won by Mr. Moore. Mr.. Lorillard had two chances
SECOND MATCH.
SAME DAY AND PLAcE.--Same conditions.
1
LaWrence 1 l v
H. W. HalicCk. i
T. Loriliard, Jr. .......... .......... 10
Won by Mr. Van Buren,
THRU MATCH-sAME DAY AND PLACE
r. - oahus.- .................... l
- IAN ouEeH. v "
match tor elegant Peabody Martini rifle will
take place in q few days. The entricsafe $40 each.
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Runs Scored dt Ms Fan ~ Zach Wtcixt
InHangS Isl. I'd. 3D., IN 5fh. 6h III. SGt .sA 10t.
First. 10 Is Is 20 81 % "a -
UmpIreG--MeS,rs Eorbes ard A. n. Olhcr
, 1877-06-25
EpAIsING FOR WAR.
ExOLAkn's BUSINESS JUST SOW,

Special htpatcA to zh4 Tf1buHs.
New YoRK, juno at-3:3 a. MA London
special says the preparations fur war ate bclll,
pushed in England with all possible vEgor, and
tho nature VI tho stcps taken leaves 10 room to
doubt that tue Government has decided that
British Interests rcqulfe tho protection of DrIt-
ish soldiers aul sailors. The feeling tu faYor Of
was has been growing stronger day By day for
soMe time past, and there Is every reason
to belcYo that England IL OH tho eyo OF
ono Of the most 1nouentous cpoch4 In hor
history. Her Empire In tho Eust is endangered
beyond all doubt, ind sho has almost u nluch
to loso by reulaIplng neutral rs BY
TAkisa DECIDED STAND
ami going boldly Into The war. Tho portion Of
tho army wlsieA ecu 10 spared for foreign
scrSico is now ready to move, and ncwa Of great
importance may be expected at any molnct,t.
The military authorities arc busi1Y engaged lu.
spcrting thu various war departments Ut tue
Government and getting eYe1ythlug into such
shape that no unnecessary delay nluy o4rur As
soon as the order to muye Is given. The pgh.-
lug qualities Ut the British: soldier arc pro-
verbally good. an1 their proficiency Ia drill !s
beyond question; but. compared With
The Continental armies tho organ
izatloa d entirely inadequate to the
emergency. Thu EeneFu1 administration
Is found to be in state OF confusion, aud tho
medical department Is especially deficient.
tlerculcan efforts are being made to remedy
these defects, hut tho short tiu,o At the dis.
posal Of the military authorities will not
admit Of radical reforms, which can
only be effected by long years
ot patient work. 30 sol!cltous has tho Govern
meat become on this subject that IN order has
been Issued fosbldlinR al foreign otllcers from
visiting the naYal and military dapartmenta- It
Is considered
MATTHR or PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE
, 1877-06-25
LONDON GOSSIP.
/ RELIGIOUS sxN8ATIoN,


New YoHx, juno 2-3:D a, m.-Aceonlinx
to London special Of the cd. the agitation In
Religious critics continues, aFlsing out of tho
acrimonious debate In the House Of Lofd4 In
Frfescnca to book entitlel: "Absolution by =
Priest" 1t is under the Ausplccsof tho High
Church party. The Establahea Church
Journals arc dlyidcd IN opinion On tbs
merits of tho book, according to ths Ntualiatia
tendencies. Tue GuarsiiaA, which Is High
Church, Is Silent, NhIle the Aoek, Low Church
oIgan, denouncts the work as execsab1e. i.
NO P4RTt6A.
Society plnes 1t the news that there will b
10 parties given By the PEueo Ut Wales 1t Chs
wick this season. Tho Court continues in
double mourning.
MAxp1slLLH AuxAn
Tbs Parliamentary caavass for huntingdon
shIre between Lord Ms0des!lle and tis Lbsssl
opponent grow& tIEelier. The te4ult Il doQbs.
{ui. With the chances In fayox Of AAndsrtlls. :,