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National Republican., 1877-09-21
A CoLoRED MINISTER PLENIPoTEN.
TIARY
AT THE Court or ST. JAMIs-HTs OWN AC.
| COUNT OF THE RECEPTION EXTENDED

ESF FyHE % Ts ii ThtEFTiSN f"is ExT&SbE6 x&MN As
Rov. DR.. Edward W. Blydcn the wcll.known
negro scholar and diplomatist, has arrived In
London from Monrovia with q commission
from the President of Liberia rs special Minis
ter Plcnipotcntiary to the Court of st. James,
with view TO cndcavor to settle finally the
northwestern boundary question Of that Re-
public which has assumed recently u serious
Importance by reason of British traders rcsd.
ing In the disputed territory sending goods
into tho undisputcd territory of Liberia with
out aging the customs duties TO Liberia and
thus defraudng the revenue.
In letter from DIR. Bydon TO gentleman
| of this city, dated London, September 3, he
remarked:
was received at the Foreign Office in my Off.
cial character by Earl Derby on the I'D ultimo.
Lord Derby has Dcen very kind 70 me- Although
my appointments special and tcmp2rary he treat:
aud has promised to do all he can for us. From
the interest soc manifested here, II is evident
/ paid a visit by invitation few days ago to
Mnsir,s Pasha the Turkish ambassador, who cx-
pressed great interest In Liberia and said that II
was not the policy Of his country 10 encourage the
ncgotiaton Of treaties The had refused several OF
the South American States). yet such wnShis inter
est IN Liberia that he would endcayor to move his
government 10 make a treaty with Liberia lie
urged upon me the Importance Of keeping the
white man from political power In Liberia, for he
will end by mOnOpoiZlng the whole.
have been received also by OK President Grant
aud Mr., ricrrcpnnt, tho American Minister. The
eN.pr"sdcut expressed the warmeSt interest IN L.
bcria aud his qualification that Liberia was repre-
stntrd n'r Ind by one Of her citizens He says
he will not return to the United states for " o
Year., and he would like. II he can manage the
time, to pay visit to LIBERIA pleasure he has for
long time desired to enjoy.
would be glad II Intelligent, entcrprising and
prosperous Africans In tho United States would
consider these two facts: First. there Is great
wealth In their faihcrland, Of which, II they do
not soon avail themselves, others will get the first
pick and perhaps the finest sites Second, only in
connection with Liberia. or properly. established
h 'od ard equality. The negro In America how
ever well qualified for IT, VIII never have the op.
n European cOurt--a privilege which the Liberiam
has IN spite OF the political insigniacance OF his
country
National Republican., 1877-09-21
NATIONAL 81.

The policy was reaa carefully aud was said
to be very unsatisfactory; that there were too
many conditions attached TO II, too much that
was vague, particularly In connection with
tho very remarkable words, "Under the rules
Of this company II was said the policy
holder did not know what tho rules Of the
company were.
Mr.. Prentice did not believe there would be
five companies five years hence that would be
sound; therefore he was not much inclined TO
go on holding the policy that ho had by paying
as required.
Secretary Barrett had thoroughly investi-
gated the subject Of life insurance. He was
surprised that 80 many who were apparently
highly intelligent had allowed themselves to
be swindled rs they had been. Vet there was
so much scntimentaiity connected with this
matter Of life insurance many went into 1t
with blindness they would not possess in
making any other kind of investment.
He thought the meeting ought to resolve
itself into committee of the whole, and all
tho members of the association go out and
agitate the subject, get recruits and do all
they could to promote the cause. Remarks
were made that In but few instances the ser
vices of competent lawyer were retained to
investigate and see that the policy issued was
fair one in all respects, and that the COM
pany, through its agent, was not taking ad-
vantage of the patron. This association
must feel its way along" was also said. A
suggestion was made that after the constitu-
tion and bylaws had been prepared they he
printed in slip form and circulated for criti.
cism, so they could he amended before final
adoption IL necessary. Messrs. Parsden, Grant
and Campbell were the committee to report
further nominate tions-thos1 of vice president,
corresponding secretary, treasurer, &c.
After the meeting had been called to order,
the committee on nominations requested
further time to report. Granted. The names
Of several new members were presented The
meeting then adjourned until next Thursday
evening at 7:30 sharp. The association
numbers between thirty and forty members
as 1t stands at present.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
AN EXPRESS TRAIN THROWN FROM TIE
TRACK ny \ BROKEN ANLE

AN ENrHE,IS TRAIN TMRnWN FROM THE
PITTsBuRO, Sept 90.
An accident occurred on the COnnelsvillc
branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
about o'clock this morning. The axle of the
tender Of the express train west broke as the
train was crossing the bridge at Mill creek, one
mile east of Cass"lman station. The baggage
car passenger coach and sleeper were thrown
from the track. No one was killed. The fol-
lowing are reported to have been injured: j.
w. Wcbber, of Atlantic City, slightly; Mrs.
Wcbber, bruised about tho head, slightly; Mrs.
W. l.. Taylor, of Pttsburg, side bruised
slightly; Miss WcsserSmith, of Baltimore, head
slightly bruised; Hansse Duran, car cut; R0bt.
$. Brown, No. 1000 Market street. Philadcl-
phiA, slight cut about tho head and back
sprainCa; Mary Isher Duran, actress head cut
slightly; Mrs. VI. Il. Lcggc, Pittsburg nervous
shock; W. II. Miller, Van Burcn, Iowa. slightly
bruised; Conductor :. S. Drake Cumberland,
Md, head cut and face badly cut aud bruised
about the body; Baggage. master Hunt Union
town, Pa, cut about the head; Brakeman Wall,
cut on face. The officers of the road SAY that
no one was dangerously hurt Physicians
from Myersdalc, Confluence and Connellsyillc
were on the ground promptly, and did every
thing possible to relieve the wounded.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
YELLOW FEVER.
iN n, ,FERSAMbiNA YEsfERDAY"MoNE2

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept. 20.
There were seven deaths from yellow fever
to-day in Fernandina, all white persons. DIR.
Palmer Is In very critical condition. Fifteen
new cases were rcported to-day. Heavy rains
for the past two days have caused an increase
In the mortality. The weather tonight 10
very cool and stormy. A contribution Of $500
from the Mantimc Association of New York
was received to-day. Also, contributions from
Gainesville, Jacksonville and other points.
Fifteen nurses have gone from here. I he
large increase in the number of cases and the
increasing mortality render contributions In
money badly needed. II Is hoped the North
will respond 70 their Appeal for help.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
LOCAL ML.SCELLANY

oNE visit to DR.. Hartley insures instant relief for
dcnce removed to 98i New York avenue
ONE DoLLAR.-Obtain Dr. Hartley's great remedy
hr Catorrh. druggists have II.
Leftoh clothing watches, pistols, &c, bought al
All kinds Of trunks made to order repaired and
covered at Murrays so5 Pennsylvania avenue.
Market Space.
TINS finest New York butter IN the city; also.
choice Nirginin, Pennsylvania and Western but,
ter, at Spcer's butter store, southwest corner Of
Ninth and l. streets. Fine cheese at less than Bal.
tmorc prices. No impossibllities advertised, but
prices as low as the lowest Call and DO con.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
ENORMOUS ASS ESSMENTS.
ENNsNINANIA AILNI.s I,lsI

A REVISION BEING MADE OF THOSE ON
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE EAST
The matter OF the assessments on Pennsyl.
vania avenue cast has for some time past been
the subject Of much solicitude on the part Of
the propcrty holders in that section of the
city. In tho revision now being made by tho
District Commissioners Of the special assess
ments made by the Board of Public Works for
the Improvement of that avenue, extraordi.
nary charges are found, which, unexplained
will compel alarge reduction of the assess
ment. The revision of these matters have
been In tho hands of the Commissioners, and
from the examination made IL is safe to say
thar in the progress made this announcement
Is only the beginning.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
GESrLEMES's Dress Hats s. and 80, at
srlSENErIs, 1877 Pennsylvania avenue 2
ENGLAND.
COMMENTS OF THE LONDON TIMES UPON
PRESIDENT HAYES SOUTHERN TOUR.

COMMENTS OF THE LONDON TIMES UPON
PRESIDENT HAYES SOUTHERN TOUR.
LONDON, sept. 20.
The Times, cditorially commenting on Prcsi.
dent Hayes southern tour says; In littlo
more than half year the President has sue
cccaed IN beating down compact mass oi pre-
judiGo and in allayinR host OF conflicting
passions, The visible triumph Of his policy is
now being assured. lie hnS this week began
journey through the Southern States, which
is intended to show that the work Of parH"a.
tion is not far from completion. The Frdrrd
Government has no intention pf interfering
in the local Administrations Of the iorthcm
states The Southern Statrs have up drSivu 10
disturb the great achievements 0i IL" civil
war which has been smlrhi IN h" can'titu
tiOaal amendments. Tho removal Uf the o,
jcCts Of contention makes Il rrTtn rc."Sah.
liih friendly relations between I""ilS who rr.
spect each other, and the Symiuthrti" meeting
OF tho President ani lrn. iIan.pina i,aI
omen Of the coming time when the Nuth anl
National Republican., 1877-09-21
SEVENTH STREET PAVEMENT.
THE CONTRACTORS AMEND THEIR sPECIFl
IATIuNS

CATIONS.
The contractors for paving Seventh street
northwest Mt such points as the Commissioners
may direct with Cape Ann granite block on u
bitumincus bed have laid before Engineer HOxie
an amendment to the specifications of their
contract. which has been approved, provided
there is no additional cost to tho District.
They propose to I'LL the joints in the pave.
mCnt with fine clean gravel, free from sand,
and containing no pebbles exceeding q half
thoroughly heated and swept into joints while
hot, and then groutcd with paving compost
tion known rs No g. brought to a proper de-
gree of heat, so rs to penetrate the joints
thoroughly and adhere firmly to tho gravel
and sides Of blocks. The filling Of the joints
TO be solid and compact when completed.
The sand bed under the blocks to be perfectly
dry at tho time Of hlling inints.
National Republican., 1877-09-21

10 70 ,urc 5000 to Tobias Talbot on lots 10 20 and
In Rlbbev's subdivision of a lot called CRANKY. A.
lscner and wife " W. y, Clark to secure y M
Chaplin. trustee. s3.i2j ON \ farm near Rock Creek
church Curtis Danglcy to T. NJ Chaplin, to secure
Thomas Warner sJtI M part OF tract called Grase
land IN Washington county, ID. c. Dennis 7
Ready to Carson and Davis, TO secure Henry NJ
Duiey 81 90 on parts of lots 30 aud 81, In Old
ucorgctown. Id NJ. and Charlie, stansbury
70 L. q. ktnmell. to secure A. b. Grosh sspo
on part lot X, part lot ~ In square ig2 Mary
Dorsey TO Vim. J. Miller To secure Vim. II. Hines
5000 part Of lots ~ and ~. in s iuate l79
Dcrris NJ Rcicds.-wm Lord to W W. Hayes lots
IN subdivision of "Granby." l. Kimmcll to |. ~.
Strasbnrg lot IL. In square ioe. W. u, Carson to
Dennis Cudy parts OF 10 and 81, IN Old Georgetown.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
STEAMERS BURNED.

LfiS FiIf q TEk E&N N4rrTil TF
ST. LnTIs. Mo. Sept. 90.
The steamer Grand Republic, the largest
and Anest Steamboat on the Western waters
took lire Rb0u: II o'clock last night aud
burned nearly 10 the waters edge. The flames
communicated to tho steamer 'arondolst, lying
alony,idc aud al! her upper works were de-
stroyrd. Her hull Is OF iron, and therefore
will he saved, but her machinery will no doubt
h" badly damaged. Both boats were lying up
at tho foot of Icspcraucc street, about ~
m,ss .rum tho ccntre of the city, Tho loss
will exceed S3nO.Oo0 The steamer Grand
RrrulHc WAS Insured for 100000, in the
Carroll i Powell agency.
National Republican., 1877-09-21

the counsel every little while exciting laugh.
ter by saving Marshall, what is the matter
with the cciling2"
Mr.. Cook. do you swear according 10 your
bread and butter?
Witness. It's avery good thing to swear by.
After an animated cOlloquy between the
witness and counsel tho witness left the stand.
Mr.. Wells then put in evidence certain notes
and memorandum Of Parkman. Brooks & Co.,
and the court adjourned until to-day.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
LIFE INSURANCE.
MEETING 49E 9E 1--WE Is!IaaI r9IaTIH88kpERs' tHE8E PRO

An adjourned meeting was held last evening
in the Dosrl OF Trade rooms to perfect the
organization Of the Life Insurance Policy
Holders Protective Association, HOratio
Browning in the chair aud O. u. Barrct secre-
tary. Prior to the meeting there was con-
Siderable dasultory discussion not by any
means complimentary to life insurance COM
pa nies generally.
Mr.. Rufus Prentice, quite an elderly gentle.
man, was requested to show the policy issued
by the New England Mutual Lito Insurance
Company for 5000 On a premium OF S2lO.40.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
ALONG ThE BORDER.
RESIGSATIGN OF MEXICAN GENERALS.
MORE INDIAN OurRAUES.

SAN ANTONIO, lENAS, sept, ~.
Colonel Switkcr, at Brownsville tclezraphs
to headquarters that it Is reported in The
Mexican papers that Generals Canales and
rrevino have rendered their designations. it
being impossible for them 90 maintain their
lo' al popularity. aud carry out tho stipulations
of tho rxtraliton treaty rs demanded Of them
hv Digz
Information has beon received ut hcadquar.
tiers confirming the nows Of the murder OF
several persons and other nTtragrs committed
by Indians between Fort Davis and III Paso.
On last Friday the stage driver was chased by
eleven Indians They are Iipars, from Mexico.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
AUCTION SALES TODAY.


by DuncnnSOn Bros:
AT p M, valuable unimprovcd property, stu.
ated on street between North Capitol and First
streets west.
by Y, Jug & Middleton:
Al laDp. m. valuable four story brick dwelling,
No. 1908 street northwest.
by Thomas Bowling.
At 400 r. m, valuable improved property on
Ninth street east between North and X streets.
National Republican., 1877-09-21

John Burke worked for James LomWx
ou shares, he claimed in the Police Court yes.
terlay, and uDun leaving his employ took
sway a spriag ,baaHGo aud meat saw. Tho
larceny was clearly proven and his partner
ship len in dJibt, so the court imposed fine
u $40.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
BUSINESS CHANCES.

Nv Iu''a ,ihN Win nUOp REFERENCE,
i. nhrv.nir .l' "r.'r.,'r HfH, 81 good secuIi,
ir q T,rI>i - yl'.. Ai-L - lrr month salary Will
vl,ri. Nid.aS h''itucin; aIri IAquor" Washing
Ia, n.I. ssi6Ns
National Republican., 1877-09-21
EXCURSIONS.

NOTICE TO MOUNT VERNON PASSENGERS.
Tie steamer ARROW Captain Frank Holllngs.
head, Il the only boat allowed to land passengers NJ
Mount Vernon Wharf PassenHers taking this
steamer (which IL CONNECTED with the Ladies' Mount
Vernon AssocRtion) avoid riding In anibulances
three miles, rs by other lines
Round "trip, ti, including admission to Mansion and
Grounds.
Steamer leaves Seventh-straet wharf DAILY, (Sun-
day excepted) al 10 ~ m. and returns about D. IN.
J, MCli, ,HOl.LlSGsWORTH,
Supl, Ladies Mount Vernon Association,
FRANK HULLtSUSliFAD d, str. Arrow. Jyan
National Republican., 1877-09-21
NEW ROUTE TO MOUNT VERNON.

The nry. sale and cOnmodiOnS steamer MARY
WNsitISt|lt,S Il nuw Carrying paSSengcrs 70 Mt
Nri.' nHi uiNng rIIT 'aspS 10 transport thonl
th ~ A"m-sDu Er lli' route rer'nns avoid hot
wa up iuns % I llIu i,stHuru II one and half
uh'- i.' Ihr"., -hv~s seventh street wharf every
day -:uiBy "Nv"p'"i 1T - SIi. u and turus about
~ pir, Fare ~ irI nlIug atlin,v and chrr 70
rat" H. Uli nom 'if MIu,iuu lgGLtf
National Republican., 1877-09-21

tho South will no longer be s,peratcd BY Il .
lines OF division which tho civil war b. d
traced"
NEw surrLY of Helm Is. at srlsEaxrEs
1887 Pennsyl anna avenue.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
LIFE In WASHINGTON.
INDICATIONS.

Stationary or falling, foi,oTed by rising bnrcn'-
ter soHiherfy shifting 10 colder noriherlg Winds,
partly ciondy mcither and areas Of light rain.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
CIiLDREN's SUITS S..
surpasses any 81 suit in tho city, at
KArzESsTESs, $40 Seventh street
BETTER THAN EVER,

Our fh suits to order equal to any s35 suits In the
country; aItistically cut well made and thoroughly
shrunk. FIJI guaranteed KATzEssrEis
$40 Seventh street
National Republican., 1877-09-21
SEE nlR aln sIfIIa

They will surprise you. No better suit sold in
| the city for s15 At KArzEssrRIN's
$40 seventh street
National Republican., 1877-09-21

LARGE stock of silk Umbrellas for ladies and
gentlemen 50 and up, at SriSENETEs,
1897 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
CITY ITEMS,

WELLS ORIGINAL NacHiSE.sPRRAp SIREsCrurS.
ING PLArHRs.
The oldest and the best. An who have used
them attest their merit. Sold by druggi.ts Twenty
twenty-five and thirty cents, according to size
National Republican., 1877-09-21

YouSo people pay attention to your teeth. Clean
them daily with Thurston's Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow
der the best dcntifricc known. Il will preserve
toothhche. Much pain and trouble I. caused by
carly neglect, therefore take heed In tlmo. Price,
% and 20 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1877-09-21
TuoNrsoS's PoMApE OprrNE,

An oloagnous compound Of singular merit for
dressing the hair: Its use soon renders harsh dry
and gives 1t that rich gloss which Is the charm Oh
earlyyouth. Price, Is and 80 cents per bottle
National Republican., 1877-09-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


NJ MEDlCAL DEPARTMENT OF HOWARD UNI
" NERSIrf.-Thc tenth annual session Of this
school Will cunmenre October /, nt O'Clock IL IN.
Introductory lecture by Prot VIM. ii. Seaman.
Expcnse>-Tuiton free; Matriculation, siG Incl
dental sxpcn,ss, q graduation ~, students will
p"nsary connected with the Instltutlon For further
"'osmmM unrntnr SrSSs s D. PMuhxis, M ., NJ D.,
FACULTY:
REV. wM. PATTON, DID,,
President.
GIDEON =. PALMER, VI. d.,
Dean. and Professor Of Physiology and Hygiene.
CHARLES u, ptRNIS, NJ H..
secretary and Professor Of Obstetrics and Diseases Of
Women nnd thili,rpn.
DANIEL \. LAMB NJ. H..
Professor Of Descriptive and Surgical Anatomy.
JOHN u, q. u BkNTER, NJ. D.,
Emeritus Professor NJ the Principles and Practice Of
Metrinr.
NEIL r. GRAHAM, VI. d.,
Professor of the Princn"s and Practice OF Surgery
JOHN T. BRACkkTT, NJ. D..
Professor Of MutnrN MrliR and Therapeutics.
WM H. SEAMAN, A. NJ,
Professor nf General Rn,i MediCnl Chemistry.
THOMAS H. HOOD. NJ, d.,
Professor of the Principles aud Practice OF Medicine
A. T.. BOUlE. NJ. d.,
Demonstration OF Anatomy,
aantu frt.fI, - : it
National Republican., 1877-09-21

JouvES's ISoDERous KID GLOVE CLEANSER.
RenovateS socd glove, thoroughly and quickly
Price, rs cents per bOttle
National Republican., 1877-09-21

CIEANsE the system aud purify the blood rcmov.
Ing dyspepsia. sick headache, constipation and all
diseases caused by disordercd stomach or liver.
Quirks Irish Tea will 10 1t. Sold by all druggists
Price, ~ cents per package,
National Republican., 1877-09-21
SINKING FUND COMMISSION.

MONEY WANTED TO MEET TTHEQUARTERLY
INTEREST.
The president of the Sinking Fund Com
mission, Mr.. ]" J. Davis has informed the Dis
trict Commissioners that to meet the quarterly
interest falling due on the registered stocks of
the late corporations of Washington and
Georgetown. OH the lat proxmo, the following
sums will be required:
National Republican., 1877-09-21

ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND FESTIVAL
WASHINGTON ,SCHUEr2EN vEREIN,
At THEIR PARK,
MONDAY September -, II
FOR THE BENEFIT
THE
LABOR EXCHANGE.
sS-Thc Marine nand kindly volunteering their
services VIII be In attendance In flil force
Admission - cents, and TO the Dancing Pavilion
scp3i TliE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
NATIONAL THEATRE. TONIGHT.
GREAT SUCCESS
MISS MAUD GRANGER,
Who will appear In Hart Jacsson's new Play, entitled
BROKEN VOWS.
FRIDAY NIGHr-Miss GRANGER's Benefit
BROKEN VOWS and the Balcony Scene of ROMEO
AND JULiEr.
MATINEE, SATURDAY, Ara
September eL--TuE DANIcHEFFs with m ex.
traordinary cast.
DEBUT OF MISS ANNIE STORY.
New scenery. Elaborate Detail. sepspa
RlLLIARDS.-SEATOS HALL
- Corner Sinth and streets northwest
,,. ES-EverythlnS First ClaS-tn
mhIsM sCA MON 4 co. rroprietors
National Republican., 1877-09-21

PuRE MILK, ,,,-
sale aud retail dealer In Pure Milk and Cream. Ofica
nld Depot, tn T. street northwest. Washington, d. q.
Fresh Butter 10 cCn,s, churncd every day at 0 a. m.
thoce Ald"rney Butter 70 cents, N y b prints But
Ter MIX aspeChlty. MIX and Cream delivered daily
NJ any hour desired. sei5-Im
ROYS' DRESS SHIRTS, TNDERsHIRTS AND
- Drawers. Shirt Waists, all sizes, at
H. ROBINSON 4 cos.
au23'lm ea Pennsylvania avenue
IA ID q U X r..
scg2w. sei PENNsYLNANIA AVENUE
National Republican., 1877-09-21
BASE BALL.

WasHiSaToN, & IN it'sr MANhiE 10 HEAT TfiiE
AT rArRL9r-SGnIRE L 70 6p itpTIiE Tu "PRinE 2P %
BY A SCORE OF IA TO g.
National Republican., 1877-09-21

At Observation-Disclosures, g; Louisvilles
0. At Chicago-Allcghenics 9; Indianapolis,
National Republican., 1877-09-21
ADJUSTMENTS.

s2i PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
, 1877-05-29

deputies and assistants who perform no ade-
quato service Is nlso marked down for dis
continuance, while tho Commission Ia severe
in ita condemnation Of the system Of politi-
cal appointments, ol,araoterizing II ~ "de-
moralizing In ita influence on all oonncctctl
with the customs service, and calculated to
encourage and porpetuate official ingnornnce.
incfiscsency. aud corruption" The Commits
sionera dcclara that tho honor OF the Gov
ornment and tho rights Of Importers can only
be protected by freeing the service from tho
control Of party, and organizing 1t on
a strictly business basis with prop
81 guarantees for the efficiency and
fidelity OF all persons employed.
Tho report having been submitted BY Score.
tary SHERMAN 10 President lfArza for iustrac-
siona as TO fulurc r1lcs in the matter OF mp
pointments, tho President empbntica1ly ap-
proves of It's conclusions, md especially d.
rcots TINT hereafter the question Of politics
shall not govern OF affect appointments Ia
subordinate positions in tho Cussou-Houacs,
and tint the practice Of lsvying assessments
for political purposes shall be discontinued.
Ono Of tho immediate effects Of tho report
hns been m order from Secretary SHERMAN
for reduction Of 20 per cent in tho work.
ing forco at New York.
, 1877-05-29

The Vienna correspondent OF the London
Times gives sosno interesting particulars Of
the manner In which tho Russians pay 1lou-
mauian contractors for forage aud provisions.
AZ first they paid cash IN ,Frcnoh gold, but
afterwards, taking advantage Of ons Of tho
clauses Of tho convention, they decided 10
pay in bonds, which read as follows;
Imperial Southern Army's stay In RoumanlA.-
nond for l,00of. payable In gold on tho -,
ISL, 1t tbs ccatsal psy. office Of tho army.
Nicholas.
Headquarters ID Klschlnea, April 17-ee0, 1877,
The bonds arc countessigned by the Chief
OF Stall and the Payuaatez.aenera1 Of tho
nru,y. Originally 1t Was not intended to
place the name Of the Grand Duke upon
them, but o. on previous occasions the Rou-
mauiana had received similar bonds which
never Ind been settled, they had no confi-
donce in tho now batch unless the Grand
Duke made himself personally responsible,
1Ie did SO. and the noumaniaua accented
them as cash. According 10 the terms OF
this convention, they are payable in three
uouth4.