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third OF the time OF a. f. Laird az pastor
was presented and placed in his hands.
It was made the order OF the day for to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock to hear the
report OF the Committee Of Domestic Mis-
sions.
Rev. c.. S. NJ. See and Elder Campbell
were appointed committee to arrange for
the installation Of Rev. A. F. Laird.
Presbytcry closed to meet at O'Clock A.
NJ. on tomorrow.
THIRD DAT.
Prcsbytery met at o'clock and was open
ed with prayer. The minutes OF Yesterday.
were read, corrected, and approved.
Rev. McDuff Simpson, pastor OF the Sec
ond Presbyterian church in Staunton, ask
cd leave to resign his pastoral relation. The
commissioner from said church was heard,
and resolutions adopted by the church were
read, consenting to the dissolution OF the
pastoral tie.
On motion, the request was granted, and
the pastoral relation was dissolved. .Mr.
Simpson, at his own request, was dismissed
with view Of connecting himself with the
Prcsbvtery Of Philadelphia Central.
The order Of the day-the report OF the
chairman OF the Committee OF Domestic
Missions-was taken up, and addresses
were delivered by Rev. W. +. Baker and
Rev. DR.. Ewing. The latter minister had
Just concluded missionary Journey, en-
bracing a month, in the counties OF Ran
dolph, Tucker, aud Barbour. He gave q
narrative OF his labors in his speech, and
spoke words OF cheer to the seli-denying
men who are laboring in this region.
Pending the discussion on this subject the
Presbytery took recess for public worship.
The pulpit was filed by Rev. G.; l.. Brown,
OF Bath county, va.
After recess Prcsbytcry resumed bust
ness.
The Committee on Missionary Supplies
made report; which was received ana
adopted.
The Committee on Finance made Il re-
mort: which was recommitted. The report
was finally adopted, and contcmplatcS an
addition OF twenty per cent. (for one yenr)
on the assessments for contingent expenses.
The Committee on Bills and OrcrtureS
made report; which was accepted.
Committee to install Rev. Mr.. Laird at
Rehoboth: Rcys. e. L. Brown, McCunc.
and See. Time, Friday before the second
Sabbath in October.
The usual vote OF thanks was passed, and
| then the Prcsbytery adjourned.
This meeting was held at Beverly, in the
new State of West Virginia. This bcauti-
full town is in Tygart's Valley, one hundred
miles west Of Stallnton. Near this place our
troops were defeated by General Mcclellan
in the earlier days Of the late war. The
traces OF war can still be seen on the hills
in the shape OF rifc-pits and rcdoubtS. The
people have nearly all recovered from the
effects oS the conflict, and live in peace and
plenty. Their hospitality is unbounded,
and all who have bravcd the rugged sleeps
OF Cheat mountain in reaching the place OF
meeting have been more than rewarded for
their iatigning ride. b. b. L.
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Convention of Bankers.

| Yesterday there assembled in New York
4 convention OF bankers, which is to remain
| in session to-day and tomorrow. We sup
pose that this body OF fnancicrs will cN-
press themselves emphatica!ly and dogmat-
ically las they generally do) upon prominent
subjects. We take it that they will speak
out upon the subject OF the reconciliation
Of silver, and while we are sure number
of those present approve OF Il bi-metallic
basis for the currency OF the country, we
suspect that majority OF the convention
will be opposed to admitting silver rs part
OF the basis. We conjecture that the
question will be decided in the minds Of
the greater number simply upon the
ground that England does not allow silver
to be basis Of paper money. The moneyed
men all have wonderful respect for Eng
lish example. So have we; but we would
not bow down the United States before Eng
land to such degree as that it shall be con-
sdered that England's example must not be
departed from here. England has her pre-
iudices as we'll as other nations, and her per-
tinacity in holding OH to exploded ideas
long after they have been exploded is
warning against initiating her through faith
in her wisdom and liberality.
The American nation ought to acknoW-
ledge no guide. America shouldp pin herfaith
to the policy OF no nation. She has the power
and sacacity to take care OF herself, and the
independencc to adopt that which she con-
siders wise and practicable, without regard
to the opinion of Great Britain or any other
nation. The first act Of the colonies was to
declare themselves independent republics,
in which act they conformed to no other ma
toms system Of politics--not even England'S.
In matters where equality in all respects
exists, and in which we agree without any
scmblance OF subordinationt to any Judgment
but our own, let there be mutually OF con-
crrrence if desirable. But independence
in spirit and action is indispensable to Il
proper position for the United States before
the world. She never can be degraded to 4
secondary relation to other nations in seek
ing their advice or .deferring to their iudg-
ments in matters relating to the internal
affairs OF this nation. In her days of in
fancy this country maintained proud atti-
tude of independence. She will not aban-
don that position now that the infant has
grown to be giant. ....
The New York Herald anticipates that
the convention will have something to say
about the tax on the banks. Very likely;
but, as the Herald says, what they say on
that matter will of course be regarded as
the expression OF interested persons.
What the convention may say about re-
sumption will beregarded as more import
ant than anything else it may say. The
bank officers may indeed afford valuable in
formation with regard to the financial con-
dition and prospects Of the country affect
ing the ability to resume at the appointed
time The country will look with interest
to what the convention has to say on this
point.
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Lexington Presbytcry.
SECOND DA1 7.
r n So. 81, n Hlrkol,

reported for the Dispatch.J
Presbytery met this morning, September
7th, at 8 o'clock, and was opened by usual
services. Minutes of yesterdays sessions
were read, corrected, and approved.
Rev. H. Gilmore, pastor of the church OF
Shcmariah, rendered bis resignation of the
pastorate OF said congregation, whereupon
it was
RESOLVED. That when Prcsby terry adj
iourn it adjourn to meet at Shemariah, and
that the congregation be cited to show
cause why this resignation shall not take
place.
The time for said meeting is September
9th.
The committee to visit Bridgewater con-
sists Of Rev. j: w. Watkins, D. i. Ewing,
D. D., w. It. Richardson, Ruling Elders
Wilson and Henry.
Commissioners nominated to the General
Assembly: Ministers-Dr. E. D. Junkin
and C. s. M. See were nominated principals,
and Rev. j. II. 81. Winfree alternate to DR..
Junkin, aud Rev. D. L. Wilson alternate to
r. s. M, See. Elders-W. 81. OFT and L.
D. Morrell; Captain w. II. Henry alternate
to Mr.. OFT, and W. c. Price alternate to Mr..
Morrell.
Time and place for next meeting of Pres
bytery was taken up. Waynesboro' was
chosen as the place, and the 9Th OF May,
1878, the time, for the next stated meeting.
Presbytery took recess for public wor-
ship. Rev. DIR. Winfree, Of Bath county,
Va, preached.
After recess Presbytery resumed bust
ness. and Rev. McDutf Simpson and Elder
Morrison. of the Second church, Staun-
ton, appeared, and were excused for tards-
ness.
The Committee on the Minutes Of the
General Assembly made>a report; which
report was adopted. This report embraced
q number OF items, among which was the
deliverance OF the General Assembly on the
subject OF promiscuous dancing, card-play-
ing, &c. Presbytery heartily endorsed the
action of the Assembly, and ordered the
resolutions OF the Assembly to be read from
all our pulpits.
The Presbytery also endorsed the action
OF the General Assembly in relation to the
collection for the religious education of the
colored people, and urged a collection to be
taken up for the purpose OF sustaining the
institution at Tuscaloosa, Ala.
A call from Rehoboth church for one
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( It is stated upon good authority that Sec
retary Eyarts will some time during the fall
campaign in New York deliver political
speeches at Cooper Institute, in New York
city, which will be defence Of the Admin
istration and IN expression Of its policy.
The Secretary, it is understood, will take
the same stand On the southern question
that Secretary Sherman did in his speech in
Ohio last month, but will pay more atten-
ton to the Presidents order depriying
office-hoIders OF political privileges. The
speech will probably be delivered before
the meeting OF Congress Washington Re
publican.
A house was set on fire in Philadelphia
Tuesday evening by the explosion Of coal
Oil lamp. Two children in the second story
were. rescued by u policeman, but q third
persisted. a ,i's ... sI.ss3
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III DON'T BUY YOUR DRY GOODS
before you look at SYCLE BROTHERS,. No trou-
bic to show goods and YOU will find the ncest AS
sortmcut in the city. We will show OH the
FIRST FLOOR
4 nice lot of FLANNET.S, i'll all the cniorS and 1T
an extra price:
We have an extra large lot of CANTON FLAN-
NELS. just received:
We have new lot OF NANi-BLCE. BOTTLE
GREEN. and SEAL-BROWN SILKS, In all the
desirable shades Ut Il worth Sl.25 Per yard:
BLACK SILKS at'65c. worth Soc:
BLACK SILKS 1T 75c. worth 81:
BLACK SILKS ut 81 worth Sl.23:
BLACK SILKS at Sl.25 worth $1.75;
The largest lot of SILKS in the city you will find at
sclO SYCLE BROTHERS,.
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TRIAL OF Il. d. GII.MER FOR THE MCRDEl;
OF REUBEN BONDS. C.-UdrriS0nJurG. Sep
TENDER 11.-Argument in the case OF the
Commonwealth rs. L. d. Gimcr. for the
murder OF Reuben Bonds in the streets OF
McGalleySyille on the 18th OF June last, was
commenced Yesterday morning at hait-paSt
5 o'clock. The prosecution is conducted
by Captain John Paul, and the prisoner is
defended By Ncssrs. William b. Compton,
W. s. Lurty, and j. W. Liggett.
Captain Paul opened in behalf OF the
Commonwealth, and was followed by
McSsrs. Llrty and Compton. }. W. LiS-
gett is now closing the argument in the de-
fence of accused, and the Commonwealth
will finish its argument for the prosecution
during the afternoon. As the case nearS its
conclusion it begins to excite increased in
tereSt. The trial has been in progress for
nearly ten days, very large number OF
witnesses having been summoned in behalf
OF both sides.
The persons convicted OF the murder OF
David G. Lawson-two OF whom, Andcr-
son Shifflet and Sias Morris, are to be bung
this day two weeks-havc as yet made no
confession of the crime for which they are
to suffer the extreme penalty OF the law.
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun.
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And now the adjusters are beginning to
inveigh against the MoFFETT register. The
honest compulsory adiuster" can see no.
thing wrong in wrenching mans money
from his hands, and yet behold in the tax on
drinks monstrosity horrible to all honest
men. 1t is sad to disturb the equanimity OF
these honest people.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-09-13

The latest report from the Maine election
is that the Republican majority for Gov
crnor over all the opposing candidates Will
not fall below 5000. The Senate will stand
IS Republicans to Democrats.
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MARRIAGES.

Married. at the residence OF Mr.. GEORGE W;
Thicker. Church HILL September 10. 1877. at
O'Clock 4. NJ, by Rev. j. X. Garlick, d. d., VIII
LIAM II. WATKINS, of Powhatan county, and
Miss EMMA J. THACkER, of Richmond. No
~ r,IS
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M COHEN BROTHERS
ARE NOW DAILY RECEIVING
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF
GOODS.

Their selections are very carefully made not only
Us regards style, but also prices. Their goods arc
purchased only OF first hands thus saving tho job
ber's profit.
In opening for the coming season they would state
that they will make every effort not only TO secure
for their patrons every advantage in the price, but
to place before them an assortment that will defy
ompettion In this State.
ThnY arc lust In rcccnt Of 4 Yrrr tsnsi rn a.nnL
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III NEW FIRM.
NEW GOODS.
NEW PRICES.

Having engaged in the DRY GOODS BUSINESS
lat the late stand Of William halhincri with the 'lc-
termination Of being the
LEADERS N Low PRICES,
ask call from every IL lac assured Of the ALL
yantagcs in buying their goods from IL. AZ We IN
tend buylng and selling Tor CASH only will he
ablcd To you from 90 10 25 per cent. With in
creased facilities and good stock Of goods We pro-
mise bargains 20 all who favor u with cali.
TIIALHTMER BROTHERS.
col Broad street.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

DICHMOND MOZART ASSOCIATION.
The regular weekly soiree will take place ut Asso-
citation Hall THIS Thursday EVENING ut az
O'Clock. Admission only by membership or invita-
tom cards, which must be presented at the door.
Members can obtain inyitatiou-cards on application
at WAITS music-store, No. 920 Main street.
Sc l3-1t
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The Educational Journal of Virginia for
September is another good No. 1t opens
with Captain CHAMBERLAYNE's address be-
fore the Educational Association.
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EXCURSIONS.
EXCURSIONsa11Is
ON THE RIVER.

Tho ladies of the THIRD PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH will have an EXCURSION DOWN THE
ut 1880 O'Clock, and Manchester ut O'Clock. Re.
turning, the boat will reach here between IL and
~ O'Clock. Kessnich's band will accompany the
party.
SUPER, consisting of oysters, crabs, ash, &C.,
will be. served OIL the boat. Price, soc. Refresh
ments ut city prices, aasfs 49,
Tickets, soc. SO l2-2t
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

NE SPECIAL NOTICE. Remember
the positive sale OF SIR. HOcHART'S FARH THIS
DAY, upon the premises, ut ~ O'Clock. A great
bargain for somebody. Don't fail ts attend. Con-
veyance from Office at 8 O'Clock.
ROBERT l.. LYME,
So 13-1t Auctionccr
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MEETINGS..

MASONIC NOTICE.-The mem. z
Nl beers OF METROPOLITAN LODGE, No. Xxx
IL, are requested to attend 4 stated mceting/ W
of their lodge at st. Albans Hall THIS Thursday
EVENING, 18th instant, at o'clock. All Master
hasons In good standing are invited TO attend
BY order of the W. NJ. S. b. JACOBS,
sc 13-1t Secretary.
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Nj THE ROAD TO THE LARGEST
aud cheapest stock OF DRY GOODS in the city ends
at SYCLE BROTHERS, 81 Broad street. se10
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NJ. THREE UNDERSTANDS FOR 81:
25 dozen more of those TOWELS ~ Csc. worth
35c.:
TOWELS from Ice. 10 75c.:
pairs STOCKINGS for zoe:
pairs good STOCKINGS for SOC:
/ pairs EGULAR-NTADE HOSE for ~.
The incest and largest assortment Of HOSE for
Ladies, Misses, and Children. in town you can find
at SYCLE BROTHERS.; and don't purchase else
where before examination of stock. sc 10
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W. will open on MONDAY and durin@ the week
large line of MEDIUM and DARK DRESS
GOODS, all styles. from l6 to zoe. yard
Also. n large line Of BLACK ALPACAS AMI
CACIlESIlRES. which are III" best ami cheapest
ever sold
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THE CHILDREN OF GRACE CHURCE
l. SUNDAY SCHOOL will hold FAIR at the
residence OF Mr.. j. p. MCGUIRE, CANDLES Hill,
THIS (Thursdayj EVENING Mt 8 o'clock-the pro-
ceeds to be appropriated for the benefit of little Or
phan child. sc 13-1t
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NJ BENTON CORSETS.

These are the most stylish, 'perirct-'ittns,"
.cOmfnrtable." and "serviccabie' corsctS ever
made, being extra long waist. with tncvcurvcd
French StcclS also having side seclS. and are Soldat
very low prices. The BON-TON CORSETS are
made with seams and stitched together and are cut
on curved lines. and MADE TO FIT LIKE \ l. a.
DT'S DRESS. They are not only the best itins. bat
also the most durable corSefS ever made. either
stitched woven, and are far superior to Any
WOVEN corset for this reason: They retain their
symmetry very much better than woven cor
sets and will not stretch out Of shape. rs they are
cut and made to lit without being heavily starched
and moulded upon hot IRON forms into cOmclincss
that viii soon disappear aftcra few days wearing:
The BUN-TON CORSETS retain their shape ana
size until worn out. whereas woven corset Is UNI
aroilaby so elastic it often stretches fully one size
in waist measure Ivy few days wearing. The award
of the Centennial judges on the BON-TON cox
SET WAS AS follows For originality IN cut and form
good material, good workmanship. and economy IN
cos. They are made in three grades of matcrialSI
SATIN JEAN, LONDON CORD, and fine FRENCH
COUTILLE- and all the grades are beautifully trim
med and embroidered. We carry Il full line OF these
celebrated BON-TON CORSETS In al sizes. Please
give them trial and they will then recommend
themselves. The prices are very moderate ana
within reach OF all. LEVY BROTHERS,.
1Ol7 and 1919 Main street.
scl2 Richmond, Va.
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MT FIVE THOUSAND YARDS MORE
Of remnants of IRISH LINEN at soc. worth
soc and 81 per yard-these are real Richard
enened at SYCLE BROTHERS.
Look at our 65c. IRISH POpLIN worth II per
yard; ,
/ yard ELASTIC for &c.:
IL dozen BUTTONS for Sc:
250 UNLAuNDRIED SHIFTS ut 81 ina made OF
Wamsutta Cotton and Richardson's Linen,
We arc agents for the COOLEY CORK CORSET.
Ills the best-wcaring and ftting Corset In the
world. You will find them In White. Blue. and
makes OF CORsETs from soc. to 80.
THREE-BUTTON KID GLOVES at 75c.-ieal
Look at oST rs ;r ZIP G K " Svp ,,s,
The largest assortment Of HAMBURGER EA-
BLACK ALPACA ut zoe worth Csc;
BLACK ALPACA at 25c. worth soc;
Beautiful BRILLIANTINE ut 35c.-reai value
Our Acc. ALPACA is worth SOC:
OUR OUR &C. A AIr ctI is IS worth Soc:
BLACK CACHEMIRE at 59c.-eheap a. 8 5s.:
B BIACk C CAaCCHEMiRE at 9Se-eheap 81
Our 81 CACHEMIRE Is cheap at 81 25 p per yarna;
have q full line OF MOURNISd IoODS nHSh
we offer extra low-such as Bomoazine, henri,
eta and Grape Cloth, Tamise, Bierretze; ana al
the newest styles Of Mourning Goods can DC hao.
Q LINEN HANDK ERCHIEFS for Soc;
3 nairs ENGLISH iALF-HOSE for 81;
Goood CALICOES 1T &c. at u,,or.,rpc,
DON'T BUY YOUR CAssENEREs BEFORE
YOU LOOK AT OUR STOCK.
CAssINIEREs for mems and boys "eaf-a ihi' ana
complete assortment; ,,,o
LEANS for boys' wear from l2R 10 oUc.'
ChSSINERES from i0c. to so per yard;
nnn't fall to look ut our SO and 75c. CASSlMERES;
New DRESS GOODS for fall wear opening daily.
BASEMENT.
We have a complete assortment OF MATTHEWS,
" OII-CL Otis for door and table, MATS, GAk-
PETS, RUGS, BLANKETS, COMFORTS,
BLEACHED and BROWN ID ii j. j ~ :.
III ANNELS, CANTON FLANSELS, which
viii be sold at wholesale prices.
THIRD FLOOR.
BRIDAL. MARSEILLES, and HoNEiCoAh
Look at our zoe. WHITE SPREADS; our s1.s5
SPREADS worth Sl.75; ,,o, a,.
Persons wishing PARASOL, We VIII sell lhein a.
prime cost. =, ,.n,, ,os,,ee
Strict attention paId TO MI orders, r.a s,,aet
:" - -SYCLE BROTEERS,3 81 broad sueoa;
se1O between Third ana foursn s'fees-'
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MILITARY NOTICES.

GRAYS, ATTENTION.-Asse at n
~ regimentaI arnory FRIDAY EVENING q
NEXT at O'Clock, In undress uniform, for drill. W
By order of Lieutenant LAUGHTOE, command
ing. fse 1921 w. &. STOKES, o. s.
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Nj NEW GOODS ARE EXHIBITED
daily at SYCLE BROTHERS. sclO
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We call special attention 10 oar Iiac a: HOT Sc
FURNISHING GOODS. such Il,
TABLE-LINENS. NAPKINS.
TOWELS. QUILTS, BLANKETS.
CURTAIN.LACES.
SlIEETINt;S.
BED-TlCkS. &c, &C.
All OF which will 10 Sold at the loves price.
In CASSlMERES and FLANNEL> We eau show
the best and cheapest line in the city. ~ these
goods were bought cheap thcy Wi! '". sold a; very
low prices.
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We have complete assortment OF MATflSGS'
OIL-CL OTHS for door and table, MATS, GAk-
PETS, RUGS, BLANKETS, COMFORTS,
BLEACHED and BROWN ID . NJ 8 :,
FLANSELS, CANTON FLANSELS, when
,nIll I've sold at wholesale prices.
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Np FIVE THOUSAND YARDS MORE
of remnants Of IRISH LINEN at 5Oe worth
Soc and Al pcr vard-these are real Richard
sons Linens; o<.,,,.
4 handsome lot OF new shades in SCARFS just
opened ut s1CLE bRolitEhS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-24
SCHOOL Hysirne-YIsIon.

The May number Of The Sani!ariar
contains a report Of very important pa,
per read before the Nep York. Medieo
Legal Society, at its February session, by
DR.. Edward G. Loring, OF Boston-itl
subject, various influences affecting
vision. The paper was the result Of q
course OF inquiries addressed by the
legalside Of the house to the medical
and included the following questions and
answers:
First. "Whether bad air has any di.
rect effect on tho sight% To this DR..
Loringreplics, that the observations oil
medical men and others whose attention
had been directed to the subject, indi,
Gates most clearly that vitiated air has
a direct Irritating effect upon all the mu.
cons membranes, and that the mucus
membrane oithe eye is peculiarly sus.
ceptible TO the influence. This is shown
by the fact, that repeated attacks Of in.
ilamation Of theeye, which have occurred
in a yitiated atmosphere, and which have
resisted all curative means, are often
cured AT once and a recurrence prevent
ed ..whsn.a wholesome supply Of fresh
air Is obtained" He further says, athat
he has no doubt that bad air alone, acting
as the primal cause, may set in train a
series Of morbid processes which may
lesd'tothe total destruetionof this organ.
Again, 70 lie question, gWhethor the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-24
The Cnthe.lrnI n nTetr.

A London Newspaper OF the 10Th inst,
says: "Metz Cathedral, which was Eve
centuries and one generation in building,
and which-with is elegant apire rising
higher than the cross Of St Pauls-iS
one OF the best specimens Of Gothic arch.
ileclure extant, had its existence risked
on Monday last for the sake OF the arts.
tic effect which the explosion Of squibs
and crackers upon its roof might produce.
The illumination Of cathedrRls has been
an incident characteristic Of the Kaiser's
visit to his recently acquired dominions,
and two better subjects for pyrotechnic
treatment could hardly he selected than
the Cathedral Of Strasburg, which his
Imperial Majesty had previously sub.
jecttd to the ordeal Of fire In
1870, and that Of Metz, which was
half'consumel in His Honor on Monday
morning. Our correspondent, who has
followed the festivihes, warned US, in d
letter which was lying before our read
ers at the moment when Metz Cathedral
was losing It's roof, that the illumination
Of these invaluable sacred buildings in
honor otsccular conquerors, while Il was
In questionable taste, was most unques
tionably dangerous to the buildings thus
used as frame for the fireworks. Hi.
warning was justified sooner than he
could have expected, and VIC trust tina,
the result may be a little more discretion
in employing, for these fiery displays o.
loyalty, buildings which, quite aparI
from their sacred character, are not tc
be put in the balance with a paltry single
evenings gloridcation OF the most beueii
cent monarch that ever annexed PROV
inces.n