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and there seems TO have been feeling at the Lega-
tion that the omission not accidental. THIS no.
ton was wholly wrong. for nobody was asked ana
the papers of Monday morning contained noticc OF
the time and place of the funeral But by the tlIne
it had been made known TO Mr.. Perrcpont that no
invitations were issued Gen. Grant had left the
house. and Mr. Perrcpont then refralned from
going. on the ground that his going alone without
Gen. Grant might occasion remark. Ills view was
clearly mistake, and his absence was on all ac-
counts deeply to be deplored. He should have
seen that whoever else went or stayed away
his own presence at the funeral Of his predeces-
sor was obligatory. Mr.. Pierrepont will have many
opportunities-hc has them day-of showing his
loyalty to Gen. Grant. He unhappily missed the
last occasion when it might have been shown to the
memory of Mr. Motley.
Mr. Bright let me add was spending Sunday at
some distance in the country, and only knew of Mr.
Motley's funeral from the notice in Monday morn
ng's paper lie came up to town by the next tram
in order to be present, and was just IN time. lhaV
is only more proof of Mr.. Brlghts goodwin 10
America and Americans. He knew Mr.. Motley, OF
course, but don't think he was ever one OF his
nearest friends. What he knew was that the
funeral of an eminent American was TO take place,
and his presence was meant as testimony of re-
spect and affection not only to Mr.. Motley, but 10
his country. This is one of those acts-there have
been many such--which help to endear Mr. Bright
to Americans, which help to explain why he Is not
only honOred but loved
Mr. Motleys friends, many Of them, will already
have learned that his death was painless and his
last moments unconscious. He died eight hours
after the stroke of paralysis having uttered at first
a few words and then sunk into a silence which
was never again broken. A few DAYS later died his
old friend the Queen of the Netherlands, one OF the
most cultivated, estimabe, and unhappy women IN
Europe. Mr.. Motley was to have paid his usual
visit to her at the Hague this Summer.
heard an observation on Sunday from Young
but distinguished writer which has not been made
elsewhere, so far as know, and which is worth
repeating Mr. Motley, he sand, as an American, as
the historian of the Dutch Republic, and by his
long residence and many connections with England,
was n link between three countries closely related
in themselves. No other man united IN his own per-
son. and none other is likely to unite, SO many re-
iations with all three, or to be held in the same
honor in all three. q. w. 81
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SERVIA AND MONTENEGRO.

THE TURKS DEFEATED BY THE MONTENEGRINs AND
DRIVEN FROM THEIR rERRToRY-THE sEHvIANs
INPATIENT TO AID THEIR FORMER ALIIEs.
RAGUsA, June IL 1877
Intelligence has been received from Slavonic
sources that there was sanguInary engagement,
lasting throughout Saturday, between 10000 Turks
and 5000 Montenegrins at Rasnoglavika. The
Turks were defeated and pursued to Spuz, leaving
1000 dead on the field.
LONDON, Saturday. June 16 1877.
dispatch to Reuters Telegram Agency dated
Ragusa, June 1G, states that Nicsics has has been
revictuacd. On the southern frontier of Montene-
gro, however, the Turks were totally defeated by
Gen. PetrovicS in an engagement before DanllOgrad
MehemetAli telegraphs to the Porte from Kolachin,
June -, announcing that lie totally defeated the
Montenegrins in the neghboring forests the latter
losing upward of 200 in killed. The Ottoman troops
returned TO KOlachn.
LONDON. June II, 1877.
News from Montenegro is contradictory. Mehemet
Ali telegraphs under date of Saturday, that he de-
feated a corps of Montenegrns concentrated on the
road from Ritcnina to Liveraka. Savonic advices,
via Ragusa represent that Mehemet Ali has been
completely defeated near the River Jaonka. The
Montenegrins pursued him and burned all the Turk
ish villages in the Wassojevch district, and the
Turks have been compelled to completely evacuate
Montenegrin territory.
THE ATTITUDE OF sERvTA.
There is great excitement IN south Seryia III
consequence of the operations of the Turks
against the MOntenegrins. Loud demands are
beng made there for Servia to support
the Montenegrins, who, unless they receive
speedy assistance, seem to have little chance Oh
being able to long withstand the converting Turk
ish columns, whose object is to drive the Montene-
grins south and westward, and prevent them
in the coming struggle from joing hands
with the Servians, and thus cutting oil
Bosnia and herzegovina from the rest Of the
empire The feeling in Scrvia against the Prince of
Montenegro being left to be crushed is so strong that
1t is believed Prince Milan cannot safely resist IT.
and 1t is also thought incredible that Russia should
allow the Montenegrns to he abandoned. Although
reports as the probable action of Servia are very
conflicting the above fairly represents the reasons
why Prince Man's visit to PlOlesti is regarded as of
great Importance as it will probably be decisive OF
the neutrality or cooperation Of Servia
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THE COUNTRY RELIEVED OF SITTING BULL

Chicago, ILL.,, June IA dispatch from
Winnipeg Manitoba, states that dispatches rom foI
Walsh saythat Sitting Bull Is settling between there anu
Wood Mountain. He claims TO have won many victories
over United states troops Of which the pubic kho" no'
ing.
bismarck special dispatch reports the return OF inc
Rev Abbott Martin from conference with Sitting Bu'l'
held ri the lattcrs camp in the British possessions May
o. Mr. Martin was accompanied by six Sioux ihd'au'
AMI an interpretcr. situng Bull was courteous very
0srfablc aud attentive lie told the same Ola -ui! Oi
his wrongs in an eloquent and fiery speech Ihc concur
sion reanrd was that Sitting Bull would not return 10 the
sone He WAS unwilling TO surrender ms ponies, drul''
&c besides he feared for his personal safety ie ap
uearcd thoroughly slibiue. Father Martin thinks the
band - tter on where they are, aud recommends tt
they be encouraged remain. He believes that Tue III
a v4r l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-18
CRIMES AND CAsuALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH

Albany, n. Y, June ia bad break IN tho
Valley Canal at Portage reported TO tho Auditor
OTTAWA, June l7.-MesSrs Mengafuey and kehoe
drowned IN Rdeau River this Afternoon BY the swapping
OF boat
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 17.-Peter Ol3rien and
Roger Donohue killed lightning yesterday afteruoon
while standing about four miles south OF ts city,
Nrw-ORLFANs June 1.-THE report of the sigu-
Ing Of death Gov Nichols was incorrect The
imprisonment
WDRCRsrFR Mass, June 17.-Bnrglars blew open
the door Of the UXbrgo Bank FRIDAY blight With
gunpnwder The explosion alarmed the people OF the town
and the burglars fled.
ARMENIA n. Y, June 17.-Jolin Jones of Millerton.
y was by foul gases while sinking
shaft the Bushnell farm, ore hi, Conn, yesterday.
HIS assistant barely escaped the same tate
ST. JoHNsBURY, VT, June l7.-Mathew Welch.
Parck DOherty and John Diney, were drowned in the
Passumpsc River tbs morning by me upsctng Oh boat All
were intoxicated. having been on spree all night
BpsToN Mass. june l7-Dr. Chas. A. Sabine
was yesterday malpractice in the Of Miss
Eliza Brown. Mrs. Rebecca Hutchinson Tor aiding
aDetting and VIM Il. Brechin accomplish
arrested
ROCHESTER, N. T., June IA man named Still.
man. East Hanin Monroe County, called out early
yesterday assaulted aud beaten nearly TO death by
an uuk Hts premises were soon alter entirely
Destroy by There 5000 In easl IN tie house
Thought asssiant took the money and then nfed Tie
building.
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THE DOOMED WOLLY MAG UIRES.
FAILURE OF THEIR LAST HOPE.


HARRISBURG, Penn, June 1.-THE Board of
Pardons after session las, ing from o'clock saturday
evening until 1880 sunday morning, refused to con-
mute the death sentences TO life Imprisonment III the
cases of the convicted Molly Maguires, who to be
hanged next Thursday.
EXCITEMENT IN THE MINING REGION-pREPARA-
TONS FOR THE EXECUTION.
PoTTsvmLE, Penn, June l7.-Much excitement pre-
vailed here yesterday and last night regarding the prob
able action of the Board OF PardOns at Harrisburg in
the Of the convicted Molly Magulres, wno
are to he executed here On Thursday next
Much curiosity is manifested by the public as
to how the will be hangcd whether
separately all at once. The sheriff has provided
gallows large enough to hang seven over eghty-dve
applications have already been received from correspond
and journalists for permission the eXecu
uOns aud the medical profession take unusual in
terest the event. hundred doctors rom abroad
have applied for admission that day. Last night,
IN view of the undue excitement IN the town, II was
deemed prudent 10 increase the police force around
the prison, and the force viii be further
mured that several companies of militia from
Philadelphia ana the surrounding country VIII ne
brought mere under arms and reviewed 10y Gen. GODn
on Thursday. the priests visit the conuomucd men
every morning and the sisters of Mercy III the
afternoon. The rrIsOucrs have gwen up all
fate Young ROaIy H. the best OF sprits and laughs
aud talks nicely over his past lfe while Duty. whose
case was 80 strongly ana pcre-cnty argued before the
Board OF PdrdOns yesterday, Is quite Respondent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-18
A RISING IN CHIHUAHUA.

WASHINGTON, June LITTLE Collector of
Customs at III Paso Texas writes that the CITY OF III
Paso Mexico captulated on the morning OF the 2Stn Of
May to the partsans of LerdO de Teada The city was
captured between l and a. The uprising was gene
raj throughout the State of chihuahua, in accordance
with well-matured plan perfected some time ago. OF
which this movement is only part II Is authofita
lively stated that quite large body Of men will assem-
bic at this point lei Paso Texas for the ostensbe pur
pose OF enticng Mexico to develop the mines etc, but
really their object is altogether different feel
ing insecurity walls because of the heller OF an at
tcnpt at counterrevoutIOns ourages and depredaons
consequent on this frontier uuder similar circumstances
g. MerdudO, who was made Mayor of the city, publicly
declared that he could drive every American out OF the
pla G. II attempt is made to carry this threat INTO
execution trouble will ensue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-18
SOUTH AMERICAN AFFAIRS.

PANAMA, June 9.-The steamer Georgia ar
rived at Caao under convoy OF tn Wilmington, the
llth inst the former steamer leaking badly that
it was necessary bring her in for docking and tempo
rary re airs On their arrival the Chlian Minister made
apucaton TO the Peruvian Government to detain the
Georgia as she had left Gillian waters while under arrest
carving with her the official who acting as GUS
todian The Peruvian Government has honOred the re-
oues OF the Gillian representative and has ordered the
bort officials here 10 place the Georgia under the
guns of the frigate Aporimac. 1.-THE Georgia has
since been released at the demand Of Secretary Eyarts
The losses by the tidal fully to first reports
As the details in slowly little by little Is revealed
the hardshps and dstresSes which individuals have SUI
fered The Government is also heavy loser, from
40 600 to 10000 tons of guano having been lost Work
at the principal loading stations has been generally com
menced and six weeks time will everything in mo
tion again.
The last VI the revolutionary forces In Colombia have
been subdued as we learn that Gen. Felipe Faras had
sent commission on the 23d Of May to Gen Correoso
offering To submit tn authority OF the nation, IN con
f0rmity with the stipulatiOns OF the Commander
in-cnIef. The guerilla chief, Quintero Caldcron
had also announced his willingness 10 de
liver M his arms dIsband ms forces, ana
recognize the authority OF the Government Tue coast
and River Magdacna districts therefore free IRON
dsorerly elements, and repOse undep tie guarantee OF
her Institutions The of disarmng the forces 80
la1ely in hostile array is nearly complete.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-18
WIFE MURDER AND SUICIDE.

OLD Town, Mclean County, ILL.,, june IT,
Frederick Hendricks wealthy farmer OF this vicinity,
90 years DID, in t Of drunken rage Friday night snot
his wife, whom he had been married % years IL
pears he had long been unfahful husband, and
last night returned home from Boomin son about dusk,
bringing with him girl who he told bis wife WAS TO
supply her place the house. She demonstrated, and
he kicked her. then drew revolver and began shooting
at her. toward the gate aud there fell weerng
IN blood hired man Daley witnessed the shoot
Ing deferred by fear from stopping Il. He COM
municated with the neghbors who began search for
Hendricks and at o'clock this morning they found his
dead body lying beside hay-stdck quarter OF mile
from the town with a bullethOo In his head aud nus
hand grasping the revolver with which he murdered MS
wife,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-18
AN UPRISING IN OREGON.

SAN Francisco, June ia dispatch from
Portland saws dispatch received to-day from Lieut.
Wilkinson now at wallua, conveys the startling news Oh
an uprising of Indians and states that they were "r
dcrng the whites Mt Idihoe, which Is situated 90 cs
from Lew ston He asked have the boat dspatcheu III
once from WallaWaa to convey soldiers 10 Lewiston"
The order has been complied WITH ana All aVlapo
at Waa-Wala will DO dispatched at once To the scehc
of the difficulty Another dispatch says several se'rS
living on Cottonwood Creek have been massacred "
Indians and the mcsseug WHO brought the in'cgeuco
TO Iapwai was enjrappc and w0hnded DIV 'l III
ON Inward VINO Is beyond Wala-Wdlla, leleSF'pheu
tn Adiuaut-Ccu Wood IN THIS CIT % forward All aNa.i
bic truops without delay to he scene uI tue IT,
rpports have been exaggerated Fun PARTICULARS VIII
soon DC known.
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THE OPERATIONS IN ARMENIA.
THE RUSSIANS GRADUALLY ANNEXlNG THE PROV
iccE-BorH CoMBATANTs RE-ENFORCED-A CALL
TO ARMS AT ERZERUM

THE RUSSIANS GRADUALLY ANNEXlNG THE PROV
iScE-BoTH CoMBATANTs RE-ENFoRCED-A CALL
TO ARMS AT EBZERUM.
LONDON, June II, 1877
I'm Asia the principal feature this week has been the
partial withdrawal of the Russian right wing and
the closer investment of Kars and Batum. The total
Russian force available tor active operations in Asia
Minor is about 100000 of these 10000 are around
Kars. 10000 between Kars and Batum, and 10000
between Kars and the line of Bayazid and
Toprak-Kaleh. thus leaving about 10000 for the
center against Mukhtar Pasha's 10000 in
strong position. These figures show the
Russians have no men to spare if they
intend TO keep the country they have so far occu-
pied, though if their object simply TO effect
rapid advance and defeat the Turks as preliminary
TO peace there is nothing TO prevent their dong
1t is confirmed from several sides that the Rus
SLAMS not bent rapid operations of this latter
kind; but on the contrary are doing their work
thoroughly and Systematically taking over the adj
mnisration of the country they advance Thus the
former Sandjak of Schuragel is now completely IN
corpOrated with Russia under Russian civil Gov
Ii in obedience TO this plan of CONSOLE
dating their conqucsts and making all sure behind
them the Russians will make attack in the direc
ton of Erzerum until their center aud left wing
are quite free and prepared to cooperate therein.
In connection with the foregoing the Moscow Ga
setie Significantly remarks "When we have secured
the freedom of the Slavs, and the question OF
material compensation arises the incorporation of
Armenia with Russia will probably be decided on
as much Oh Armenian as Russian interests" Both
combatants have been reinforced during the week,
the Russian left wing having received reinforce
ments which are supposed to have traversed Persian
territory in order to reach their destination.
Reuters Telegram Agency has dispatch dated
Erzerum, Thursday, June ID, which says "Mukh-
tar Pasha is at Zewvin. He has received reinforce
ment of "a battaons and batteries. He intends
sending succor to Kars from along the whole line.
The Turkish right wing, which is at Delibaba, has
been ordered to march to Toprak -Kaleh. OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-18
the FIRE RECORD.
DESTRUCTION OF MILLS AND FACTORIES.

NEw-BEDFORD, Mass, June Ia fire broke
out in inc village of smiths Mills, ID North Dartmouth
Mass Yesterday morning. destroying the thrre-storY
wooden box factory, owned by =. HIwes sons ana
occupied by Charles J. Chaplin; the steam saw-Inu
owned By Howes Sons, the History stone grlsI-lm
owned and occupied by Warren seiiury ana d"elins
boic owned nv seabury and occupied 10y Joseph Look
Uoyrs a. SONS n.r $4,000; insured Tor Ti,JOO Hraourt
lose. - 900 with no Charles j. tnapn loses
$1,000; insured for SION; ana Joseph Looh ioS9 N
500, with no insurance.
Escort ont. June 1.-THE gristmill and the carding
mill owned by samuel A. Heaslip were burned yesterday
morning. The loss is $4,000.
VErGuNNEs VT June I7.-NprtOn's nourng-mill was
burned Yesterday morning. The loss buidng and
s+c a. sf,r,,fod at ~25 0OO insurance ABOUT $4,000
The fire Is suupOecd TO nave been caused by lightning
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Turkish left wing, six battalions are between
Pennek and Olt and eight concentrated at Olti.
There is also Turkish battalion at KOprukGi, one
at aassankale, and five at Devebpym. The Rus
sian left wing is at Karakilissa, with columns at
Dyadin and in the direction of Van.
Eleven Krupp guns of fifteen centimeters cali
Der have arrived at Erzerum from Trebzonds
"The Mussdman population of Erzerum are
being called to arms.
"Various kilograms from the Turkish side claim
that the Turks, by the superiority of their artillery
fire, prevented the Russians from erecting works to
attack Kars.n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-18
INDIAN TROUBLES,
THE Okla INDIAN DISTURBANCES.

MONTREAL, June 1G.-All is quiet at oka TO-
day Up to tho present time not an Indian IS 10 DC Zen
about the place. They said to be secreted IN amer
ent part Of the village armed aud determined 10 rsS'
anv attempt arrest them. TDe Kew Air' r"'e"'' 4"
Protestant missionary at Okla is cndeavoing 10 pacy
,ho Iodans The n,lice have been reinforced and an
attrmpt will probably be made to make more arrests TO-
day The cause OF the burning of the church remains
mystery All SORTS Of rumors are ai0at An Inyesug
ton mic the couse OF the fire Will be helh Tue
officers call upon OFIugemcu not TO JOIN any oouxx %
men o may rouos 10 proceed to OKa oh the eau OF
anv organic TO or individuals, without author
ity of the lodge, however much they may %
with the oppressed Indians but To await 'ne "e'i "
iusfirp
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THE RUSSIAN INVASION.
THE MoNTENEGRNs VICTORIOUS.

TIE MVNIENEUhINo VIC IUNIUUN.
THE RUSSIAN ARMY PREPARED TO CROSS THR
DANUBE.
Tho Danube is falling. Ii is expected that the
prssaus will cross in greatest force near Nikopolis
Their operating army is massed between the rivers
vede and Aluta, afiiueats of the Danube.
II is understood that the Russians propose
also to lombard Rustchuk, opposite which
tbcv have erected heavy battery.
THE warfare between the Turks and Montenegrins
has resulted in an important victory for the latter
who defeated the Turks at Rasnoglavka on Satur-
aav. and pursued them to Spuz leaving 1000 dead
on the field. All Montenegro is now reported to be
free from the invaders. In Armenia both combat
ants have been reinforced, and active hostties are
in progress at Kars the center of interest. 1t
i stated that Mukhtar Pasha will attempt to send
aid 70 the garrison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-18
RUSSIAN PROMISES TO ENGLAND.

PAKlS, JUNO II, I5II
Count Schouvaloff is to assure England that
the route 10 India by wsy of the Canal aud Persian
Gulf is free; that treaties will be observed, and that the
question of the BOsph0rus and Dudaneles VIII be set
tied at the end OF the war by European Congress
Beyond these points engagement has been under
taken The assertion that Russia will connc herself at
the conclusion Of peace to applying the resolutions
adopted The late Conference is therefore, Incorrect
This statement made the authority Of the Russian
telegrapic agency.
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ST. LOUIS, June ia special to the Globe
Democrat from Keo,uk, Iowa, says the pork pack NJ
cstabl shmeut OF James Ha-ons Il Co. was burned this
morning Loss ON the building ahohi $1,000 and on the
contents between $4,000 aud $4,000. The insurance
is As follows: Unicrwdtcrs, $4,000; Phenx Of New
York 900; Niagara of NewYork, $1,000; Franklin Of
Philadelphia. $1,000; insurance Company OF North
America So 900; Home OF NewYork, $1,000 Fire As
suciatiun of Philadelphia. 5000; Queens of London,
$1,000 Etua of Hartford 5000 The ire IS supposed
10 have been the work OF an iucendiary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-18
A BATTLE BETWEEN. MExICANs IN TEXAS.

GALVESTON, Texas, June ia special dis
patch to The Hevs dated Fort Clark, says On Mon
day last detachment OF Mexican Government troops
crossed the Rio Grande this side at point 20 mics
from here in order avoid conflict with larger pouy
of revolutionary troops fast closing on Them On the
.ame night revolutionary body crossed the nyer and
attacked the Government soldiers, killing several ana
wounding many. after which they returned 10 the Mex
lean side The United States military authorities at TINS
post captyes of the Mexican for violation Of
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TELEGRAPnIC NOTES..

BUFFALO N. T., June ia contract was re-
Chicago TO New.NorK at ~ 80 yer ton.
NEwBURGH, n. Y, June 17.-Jeremiah Clark
member OF Assembly from Ulster In 1860 died III MalD T.
burgh Friday, aged 81 years
BOsTON, June 17.-MoDday, June 1s. will be
observed general holiday Of the anniversary
OF the battle Bunker Ill., which falls on the i7t inst
MEMPHIS, Tenn, June l7.-R. A. Thompson. one
OF the pr0petors OF The 1rdahe has received appoint
ment postmaster OF this city ana has forwarded his BOND
Nj Thorn 0unast ny Profession, and las boch con-
cted with The AeaLdHehe Tor many yeara
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-18
THREE LIVES LOST ON A BURNING STEAMER.

NEW-0RLEANs, La, June 1.-THE steamer
Lizzie. hence for Pensacola burned 20 the waters
edge this morning, miles from Iigoles. Three lives
are reported lost. white and two negroes The
file wasoaused by wood being piled near the boiler The
cargo consisting of 400 sacks of corn, 80 barrels OF Hour,
and 800 pdckaaes OF sundrics, Is a total loss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-18
EXPORTING AMERICAN TOOLS

PHILADELPHIA, June 1.-THE Bavarian
Museum of Industrial Art at Nurcmburg, Bavaria, are
ordering through firm of tins city large quantities Of
American tools, which II proposed to add to the
present exhibition vi that Institution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-18
THE ANGLo-MERIcAv COMMISSION.

HALIFAX, June 16.-The Fishery Commission
met to-day and then adjourned for SIX weeks. The
Americans have three weeks 20 put IN an answer to the
British case filed Yesterday. and then the British VIII
have right reply IL is expected that the lrOcccl-
gs OF the mission VIII continue to about Dec. 10,
tne limit allowed by the treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-06-18
EXECUTION IN ARKANSAS.

MEMPHIS, June I7.-Ralph Melton, cOlored,
was hanged at Marion, Ark. Friday. the murder
of Chester Lester ON the sth OF september Melton
cOntendcd the scaold that he had shot Lester for
destroying his domestic peace, and he died for
defending his rights. His neck was broken, and he died
without "a struggle.