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RICHMOND MARKETS.
SATURDAY. August %. 1877.
country Produce.

SATURDAY. August 20. 1877.
country Produce.
Et,srnr: 2Sr. = 10.
Intt.i: Prime to choice yellow. 22G2Jc.: fair 10
corn We0I: 72@75c. p bus!n:l for country.
Drlfd Fruit: Apples 2.:".3c. r ~: peaches.
peeled l0G l2c.; unpcccG, 7GlOc.; cherries, 10
EaGs In barrels. Ia Sc. p dozcu IN crates. o. lOc
E|Gthtrs: Prime IIvc-eoo>e. iOc.: common. ZJc.
Fynrse.ti. Sl.20MSI.23 = bnshei.
my: Virginia timothy, 75o s5c.: clover CSC
TO- or, ana r VERY az 711; nc
Potutoes: irish, 2 barrel sl.75@s2.
Lnrd: Country. lonllc
Rye: 60m6jc. = blshcl.
SImuc: 75c.GlSl.25 according To quality.
Bui,d .Strntr: 4Oa45c.
VOL: WASHED 32Ia5c.: nnwashed. 25@2sc.
Bury wool will bring from 3 10 &c. {. ID less tEan
above rates.
Cement, Lime. Plaster. &c.
Centen.: Rosrnd:.e, Sl.63@Sl.7J q barrel FLAMES
Lime: Agricultural. 10c. r blshel: Virginia. III
dian Rock. sl.l0: RcckIand, sl.loMS1.25 Accord
Pi"sisr: Lump. S4s:4.25: ground :7.50@:s,
delivered: c;scine plaster. s2N $221
Dry Goods.
BInrn SteetinGs ami &irtiags: Al NIanchcs-
IA James River. Csc. q James River: 5a.c: y
james River. Sc: A Granteville 7tsc y Granite
Ei!," 1c Al Kockertr : 81 KocSor' 7c 9G
Cones;oga. &C.. l0-4 Pelr.rii 27.c.; lO-4 City 25c
Got III
EJ.,cbcT cE jrt;1us r,d St..ti,,us. -I4 Wam-
sutta, l2Isc: 4 M;tsonyi!lc. Zoe: "A RUckdale.
&C.: IA Home lD!.c; A Oneida. lug; Al
AFo'i'!m!fii a. III a.. Esj
-. :, III M c.,,;:,i MniI,,,U D.
III oG. ~ ina U.tth,,m 1Gc ~ ljtv
I.r ii l ''4c' i'-1 """''i' @o''' i"-f N"'
oi h'srp III hr;t,,. Or '' 'N'' ''"'
So. hocHnii':e' ii,.or,, o. r,uosl.o.. ,6c
r@TSs, J,nn'' f"'onl'' 49, -Ahi'>"e''S' i'e''
fi'i""tli. ,-,o,r ,onc uos,or Steam Mills sXr
D Dtto t,nnrirnn a.: Aliens GL.n RicI.
,,i &c S"r,",,r GI.r Manchester 6ir WASH
ii!l'i. ~. 81 ,ii,n cir. M,rrnn,cr aisc Nal
ingtoh 6,:c: ni,,..pn i S Gt' .rnoi e.
arv. e:c. nt!'i VII .,a '|2S' '''' '':e'
Harmony o.2f.; n r ~ ,,.c
C""er'cS: h'ee' oc'' '"..
Drugs. Dyestuffs, Oils. &c.
Afum: Do.
.iic0hri: $40 e gailu
COncentr"ttd Lys: S3.i3 = ch>e"i i"hf "'zeh
CDpptrdS: ~.
Z. Cochine0t: slft 10.
ind,go: *i.1p. s:
.Nuddtf: l23" .
oils: Linsced. 73c.: machine. slmSl. 20: sperm,
- % whale sec: straits. IOG11c.; labrador-cod
oh. eJM7Gc.: lard. S5c. swtc:, IS r. dozen:
best salad. $3.50: castor. Il 40 {. gallon frglnla
lunricating. 30a5Uc.: Kerosene, 15l:c. {, gallon.
Race Giager: l2c.
45c.
Soda: Sal. 2'.GI3c. IN kegs; English soda. 6c.
American. 4i=c.
Spirits TnrDentiae: Ace. SGT -.
Foreign Fruits and Candy.
r,,,5y. 131SIsc, a NJ. :.
I.,rn5g. 2fe..,na s5Glss.5o a box.
OrGEGes: s6mSG.50 . boy.
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\ GEOLOGICAL DIsCovERY.-h Montreal,
August 24.-ProfesSor FenGor, geological
surveyor. who is exploring the regions OF
Whitc-Fish lake, Lake Pcmchangc, and ST.
Mary's lake, on the Upper Gatineau. re-
ports discovering IN immense mountain Of
pure crystalline phosphate Of line, showing
on the surface hundreds OF thousands OF
tons which will yield ninety per cent. lie
thinks it is the junction OF two great belts
running up the Licyrc and Gatinrau rivers.
He believes the Lake Superior Sirer-bcar-
ing rock runs across the headwaters of the
Gatneau river. lie reports the discovery
OF II coral reef-the second known TO exist
in this country.
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nv Teicgrapn.
NEW YORK,


NEW YORK. August 2J.-Gold opened ~ lo4.
Nn0n.-Stocss buUyant and advancing. Money on
call. 2b per cent. Gold. l037a0l1O4. EXCHANGE
Long 4s24: short. ass. state bonds steady. Gov
ernmcnts weak. 49, r
Ereniny-Monev on call, 4hlJ per cent. EN-
change quiet 1T 4s2E Gold dull ut lo4 Rae ate for
CARVING, 3 per cent. Governments quiet: lSS! 5
coupons. Ills: 1sGG':.-n,r%w3 -; iS6ms, So
1858. 1l0L: new 5's. loSE: lO-4O coupons
Ill1. State bonds steady. Tennessee 6'S, Az,
new. 43E. Virginia 6's 80: new 80: con ,olidated.
rs: deferred. D. Louisiana 6's. 50: new o. Ievce
s.. 50: IS. so: .,anama S., 40: o.. 40; Geor-
eia Co.. lO6: -. Il. North Carolina ~. new
/: special tax. SO. South Cardinals. 80. Stocks
strong: New York Central. l02h; Erie, ll2a;
Lake Shore. GAN: Illinois Central. Ca: Pitts
hnrgh. 81: Chicago and Northwestern. 32f; pre-
ferrcd. G2t:; Rock Island. lois.
BANK STATEMENT.
NEW YORK, August 25.-The following" Is the
weekly statement of TIE New York associate banks
Loans increased $l,003.3G0: specie Increased
$500 800; LEGAL tenders decreased 81 100000: de-
po-itS decreased s3SS.300: circulation decreased
S3Q. 500: reserves decreased Sl.000,G2J.
BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE August 25.-virginia c.. old, 30;
deferred. 81: consolidated. 65t second series Az.
North Carolina Is, old. 10. Bill to-day.
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uUNYADI JANOS WATER.
THE GREAT EUROPEAN NOVELTY
uUSYADI JANOS. -.
NEW APERIENT WATER.

Specially recommended for richness in aperlcn;
salts and lis efficacy in Bilious attacks, prevention
of Gou Piles, etc. and ordinary apcricnt, by
LIEBIG. VIRCHOW, SCANZ0NI. and Sir IIEN-
RY THOMPSON. and the entire medical profession
in England and Germany.
DIR. j. MARION SIMS, NEW YORK. As Il laxa-
tive prefer it TO every other mineral wafer"
DIR. JAMES II. WOOD, NEW YORK. "Certain, but
gentle and painless: superior to any other bitter
water
DR.. WILLIAMA A. HAMMOND, NEW YORK. 1.-The
most pleasant and efficient Of all purgatlvc Wa
tcrs."
DIR. ALFRED l.. LOOMS. NEW YORK. The most
prompt and most efficient: specially adapted for
daily use
DIR. FORDYCE BARKER, NEW YORK. /" Requires
less, is less di<agrccablc and unpleasant than any
othcr.'
DIR. LEWIS 4. SAYRE, NEW YORK. Preferred to
any other laxative
4 WINEGLASsFUL 4 DOSE.
Every genuine bottle bears the name Of THE
AroLL1SARIs COMPANY tlimitcdl, London.
FREDERICK DE barry & CO..
IL and 43 Warren street. New York.
sole AGENTS for United States and Cunadas.
FOR SALE BI
DEALERS. GRUCERS, AND DRUGGISTS.
Eau 27-M.W&F&cowlyl
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yellow Sulphur Springs Hotel Burned

FIRE IN THE MAIN AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
on FURNITURE, S5,000-N0 INSURANCE.
LOSS on BUILDINGS, slS ,000-1NSURED FOR
$4,000 IN RICnaoNp AND FARMvILI.E CON-
PANIES.
YELLOW SULPHUR SPRINGS. Va, August
o5.-Firc was discovered in the main hotel,
and out-buildings adjoining,at these Springs
last night at II o'clock, which spread rap
idlr, and in less than one hour the building
was entirely destroyed.
The furniture in the clerks office and one
bedroom. with piano, was the only iurni-
tllre saved.
All the supplies were destroyed. but no
cottages were damaged on the ground
The origin Of the tire is not known. Several
guests lost their baggage by being hurried
to get out. The place was owned by /. j..
and J. Wade, and leased to \. Beck
lev. The lessee estimates his loss in
furniture and supplies at $4,000. No insu-
rance. The loss in building at original cost
is SIS, 600. Insured for 2,000-S3, 900 each
in the Old Dominion Fire Insurance Com
panv and Virginia Fire and Marine InSu-
rance Company. both Of Richmond; Farm
vile Fire Insurance Company, and one
other Richmond company. One life was
lost-a coored boy about eleven years old.
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Fridge DESTROYED.
TIE BRIDGE ACROSS THE MISSOURI At OMAHA
DESTROYED.

THE HEIDGE ACROSS THE MISSOURI At OMAHA
DESTROYED.
NEW YORK, August 25.-Private advice>
announce the destruction last night OF the
bridge across the Missouri river at Omaha.
1t is also reported that Il transfcr-boat was
swept away this morning.
The City Of Richmond arrived at this
port, having on board members OF the
British Rifle team, who are expected to
contend for the Centennial trophy at Creed
moor on the 18th and 14th Of next month.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
Council BLUFF, IA, August 25.-TWo
spans OF the Missouri river bridge at this
place, $50 feet each in length, were blown
down and almost wholly destroyed during
Il violent wind and rain-storm which pre-
vailed here this morning.
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\ large delegation OF knights Templar
left this evening by the Baltimore and Po-
tomac railroad to attend the triennial con-
clayc OF the Grand Encampment OF the
Knights Templar Of the United States at
Cleveland Ohio With the delegation there
were members of Washington Commando
~, no. /; Columbia, No. 2; Potomac, NO.
3: De MoIay, No. 4; and the Grand Com
mandery OF Virginia; and +: ?. Schultz
grand captain-gcncral Of the United States.
baltimore Gazette, 25M. III.
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An Interesting Suit.

TIE OWNERS OF THE SHIP NIAGARA TO PAY
DAMAGES IN 4 NOVEL CASE.
NEW YORK, August 25.-1n suit OF
Charles 4. Mcdowell and St. John & Avery
against the ship Niagara, Judge Blatchford,
in the United States District Court, gave an
important decision to-day. The ship was car
rying bags of salt for the plaintiffs in March.
1875, and on the sameroyage carried kegs OF
arsenic. In some way during the voyage
the salt became imprcgnated with arsenic,
and was poisonous and unfit for Use. The
Court decides that the owners OF the vessel
are responsible for damages sustained by the
plaintiffs, and orders arcference to ascertain
the damages.
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COMMERCIAL.
,-,;EN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND, August %, 1877
OFFERINGS REPORTED TO SECRETARY.

OFFERINGS REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
WHEAT Waite. l.SO6 bushels: OF which is
bushels were rr-,.Nhbhrd. Rcd. 5000 bushels:
OF which j24 bushels We're re-cNlIibitrd.
CORN IIhitt. 6J4 bushels. .Hirfd, 80 bushels.
OATS.-560 bushels. ...-
RYE-20 bushels.
SALES REPORTED To SECRETARY.
WuEAT.-IPhits. 80 bushels II SIPS: 2O2
h; Shells ri 81 05: 30 bushels at $40; 30 bushels
III Guc.: $50 bushels at SLOT; bushels very good
ut &l.3S: 50 bushels good 1t Sl.35: 3S
bushels at 1872: les bushels at 81 ID: 80 bushels
NJ Sl.3n-tnra S74 bushels. Red, 754 bushels
good Fuitz AT 1928: l4+ bushels At : l.22 214
bushels very goo" FuItz at l.30; 1852 bushels at
Sl.2n: ~ bushels prime fulrz at 80; l.Q2G
bushels ut Sl.lO: ST bushels good Lancaster ut
II 81: 20 bushels good LANCASTER at 1892; 22S
bushels very good FuitZ III Sl.27: 34S bushels ut
81 & bushels at 90c.; Sc bushels DiiNei al 30 :
Go bushels prime Fuiz al sl.30: Sc Bushels ut
SIl2: :33i bushels at SLID: rs bushels at % :;
% bushels very good fufl At Sis: 20 bushels at
SIC: 30 bushels very good Ful,Z at Sl.32: DO
bushels at 1907: sc bushels good Lancaster AT
81 80: SO bushels Lancaster At Sl.25: 81 bushels
Lancaster nj $l.22: l3S bushels Lancaster nj
Soc; go bushels very good LANCASTER 1t Sl.3J-
total. ;.iS4 bushels.
. CoRN.-IFhits. 80 bushels prime at G2c.; 20i
bushels very good At G0c.-total. 2J4 bushels.
OATS-1O0 bushels very good winter AZ 3Oc.: 30
bushels very good snriuS 1T 30c.: 3s bushels at
21r.-tOta. Go bushels.
RYE.-Z0 bushels good nj !Sc.
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CHAELOTTESvILLE, August -, Isl

CHARLOTTESVILLE, August ID, ISI,.
EditOrs Dispatch: 1t is with regret that
our community has heard OF the sudden de-
parturc Of DR.. J. Is. Hawthorne to his home
in Alabama, having been called there by
the extreme illness Of one OF his family.
Tomorrow would nave closed his labors
here, according TO appointment, and ii will
ne Il sad disappointment to our people to
miss him even one Sunday. No one has
ever minstered TO this people who has at
tracted more attention, or spoken more
Yorcible truths, or produced profounder
impression. QUIZ.
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The Pope has nearly finished the Me
mors" on which he has been working for
more than forty years. He has provided,
however. that they are not to be published
until ten years after he dies. He bias had
no aid in their preparation except from Fa-
Their Drcsciani, one OF the most learned OF
the Jesuits. Among the manuscripts to be
used in the preparation OF the " Memoirs >
is the correspondence OF the Pope with
Charles Albert, King Victor Emanuel, Ma
polcon Ill, and the Count de Cavour.
The Graphic reports that General Roger
4. Pryor was near being drowned whilst
swimming at one of the resorts in the neigh
borhood OF New York.
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STRANGE STORIES ABOUT TURKISH PAslrAs.
-Neu Yorh, August 24.-The Almy and
Navy Journal says that the victor OF Plev-
ma, OSman Pasha, it is confidently asserted
in England from private sources. is none
other than that celebrated fugitive from
French prisons, Marshal Francois Achillc
Bazaine. The Journal also states that Me-
hemet Ali is of French descent, was born
at Magdeburg, and originally named Julius
Detroit: that Blum Pasha was n Prussian
lieutenant OF engineers thirty years ago ;
that ReSchid PaSha was Lieutenant
Strcckcy, OF the Russian artillery; and that
Faizc PaSha, who beat the Russians in Az
meni;t, is Swiss.
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BY Telegraph.
NEW YDt.k.


NEW YORK. August 25.--Cotton quiet: uplands,
10 l3-l6c.: Orleans. II l-l6c.: safes, 405 bales;
consolidated net receipts 22l bales: exports none.
without decided Chang Change at I Common
to fair extra southern, S6.6oGs7.73. Wheat
Of advance lost: winter grades 1@2c. better, with
good inquiry for export. Corn isaae. better and
r beef nerd S s"f rmsy aser
ward custer. and close! steady; prime steam. $50
@as.72!.. Petroleum lrncr and quiet; crude, q;
rice quiet. Sugar and nolas>eS dull. Spirits turpen-
tine irner ut 3G@3Gfe: kGsin unclaimed Sl;S9@
steam cotton. s,l. grain, l Id.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, August 25.-Flonr steady. firm, and
unchanged. Southern wheat quiet and steady: west
cru nrmer and higher; southern red, prime, SO;
syivana red. Al 7asI.ss: No. Western winter
red. spot, August, $l.36t September II. 81;
@ we.e se rnsr so So white e and
yellow jsc. Rye quiet and steady ut 60@61c.
HOGS aud butter unchanged. Provisions quiet AMI
unchanged. Petroleum firm: crude. 76G7Sc.: red,
1870 Coffee quiet: Rio c;,rSocs. !6E@20tc.; Job,
bling. 17@22c. Whiskey scarce and higher, and
wheat. "a 900 bushels: corn. $4,000 bushels; oats,
lI.250 bushels: rye. 400 bushels. Shipments
Wheat, $4,000 bushels: corn. $4,000 bushels.
LOUISVILLE.
52tsYi II Amsst a3-F sn dni: exirn'
$40; white: Sl.25. Corn steady: white, Soc;
mixed, 4Sc. Rye IuIct 1T J6c. Oats dull !: white,
3Oc. mixed, CSC. Pork quiet at 1925. Bulk
meats nrm; loose. Sc, $3.50. aud 1875 for soul-
dcrs, cear-rib, and clear sides. Bacon quiet loose
shoulders. &C.; clcar-rihS, 7.c. clear sides, &c.
Sngar-cnred hams steady aud lirm at 1OAMllAc-
Lard quiet and unchanged. Whiskcy steady aud un
changed. tagging du III 1870. Tobacco UNI
changed.
CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI August 25.-Elpur dull and droop-
Ing: family, s5.6UG31.75. Wheat dull: RID, : LOS
mI is. Corn dull III 47h34Sc. Oats easier at 256G
zoe. Pork steady and firm, and In good demand at
$3.50. Lard irlnrr ana 4 tive: steam. 1920;
current make, 1910: kettle. s9GSl0. Bulk-mcats
stronger: shoulders. S47 5S4 so, closing Il. 4.S7H
asked short clear ribs. sGS7i:. Bacon steady and
In fair demand: clear sides. 7Am1Sc. Whiskey ac
tive and firm a! sl.l0. Sugar trmer but unchanged.
ST. LOUIS. @
ST LOUIS. August 25.- Flour dull but not quota
bly, lower. Wheat moderately active; No. 3 red
| tail. Sll7GSl.l7E Corn quiet: No. z mixed, 80
| d394c. Oats irmcr. choice No. 2. 276r27tr. Rye
aud barley unchanged. Wniskcy steady Ut 4109.
Pork hrmcr: jobbing Sl2.75. ........ -.
! CHICAGO. ....
| CHICAGO. August 25.-Flour firm and nu-
| changed. Wheat active and firm: No. 2 spring,
~ 0SGLSl. IA cash. 81 OF August. 97%@97Sc. Sep
| TENDER; No. spring, BLOB rejected, s6c. Corn
unsettled, closing easier at 1870 cash, 42ac. Sep
TENDER, 42Ec. October. Oats steady and firm at
! CSC. cash, 1856. September 24c. October; re-
| jrcted, 1Sc. Rye frmcr at 53c. Barley easier at
! 703o. Pork unsettled. closing at s12.156&12.20
cash. sl2:15Gsl217. sentember, sl2.22h@
$500 cash. ss.l7xG*s.20 September, ss.22h@,
1925 October. Bulk-m"ats irmer but unchanged.
! Whiskcy. Sl.Oo,
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LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
England.

ARRIVAL. OF GENERAL GRANT IN LONDON.
LONDON, August 25.-EX-President Grant
and party arrived in London this morning.
France.
Ex-PREsIDENT THEIRS on A REPUBLICAN FORM
OF GOVERNMENT.
PARIS, August 25.-Ex-Pre5ident Timers,
in interviewing the Republican deputation
Yesterday at st. Gerrlain, said that repub-
lie was the only government possible IN
France. He pointed out at the same time
that it should be conservative, in order not
to create alarm. Thiers said he did mot
doubt the triumph OF the Republican cause,
and severely condemned its adversaries.
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New York.
REPORTED FAILURE OF A NEW YORK PLoUR
HOUSE.

REPORTED FAILURE OF A NEW YORK FLOUR
HOUSE.
NEW YORK, August 25.-L. Roberts d
Co., -four merchants OF South street, are re-
ported as having failed and made an assign
ment to Isaac Hovt & Co. Liabilities re-
ported at quarter OF 4 million. 1t is avery
old and highly-respected firm. .s
GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH hAsoSs. ,
BUFFALO, August 25.-The General Grand
Chapter OF Royal Arch Masons resumed Its
session this \. NJ. Reports from the Harl-
Gus committees were read, and resolutions
adopted inviting the Grand Chapter OF
west Virginia and Texas to become con-
stituept members OF the body, and 1t was
provided by resolution that nine MEN,
bers shall constitute quorum to open the
Royal Arch Chapter for business. AT the
conclusion OF the morning session the
Chapter adjourned until the next triennlaI
conyention-the time and place to be desls-
mated by the appointed committee.
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EFFORTS MADE TO RAISE FUNDS TO PAY EN-
PENSES OF TIE LATE STRIKE.

EFFORTS MADE TO RAISE FUNDS TO PAY EN-
PENSES OF TIE LATE STRIKE.
SCRANTON, PA, August 25.-1t is under
stood that the general object of the meeting
OF railroad liremcn and brakemen convened
here Yesterday was not in reference to fu-
ture strikes, but to raise funds to meet many
expenses incurred by the late strike. Sew
eral tremen and brakemen are in Jail and
bail is required; their families need assist
ance: and large number OF men who have
lost their situations by striking have asked
for relief. What the result Of the meeting
was was not definitely known, but it is be-
lieved the men are dissatisfied with their
organizations, and that large number OF
them refuse to be bound by them or to fur
nish any more funds.
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Many grateful noveI-reader Will take a'l
interest i'm this short marriage notice /:
"RIrcHIE- THAcKERAY.-On August :, at
the parish church, kcnsinSton, by the, Key.
r. VI. Norwood, NJ A, Richmond thack-
cray, son Of the late Hon. William Ritchie,
Acknowledgment and Legal Member Of
Council Calcutta, to Annie Isabella, daush-
ter OF the late William Dlakepeace Thack-
cray"
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Members of the Louisiana Returning
Board in Washington.

WAsnINGTON, d. c, August 2j.-
Ex-Governor Wells and General Ander-
son. OF the Louisiana Returning Board, ar
rived here this evening. They say their
visit has no connection with the infOrma-
ton filed against them in New Orleans, and
that the attorneys to defend them have been
already engaged in that city, and their OBJ
iect in coming hither is altogether different
from that above mentioned.
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Mr. yanderbilt'S Iiberaiify.

PAYING OUT THE ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS GIVEN To THE RAILROAD-MEN Fly
MIR. VANDERBILT.
P0rGHKEEPsIE, August 25.-The paying
out OF the one hundred thousand dollars
given to the railroad-mcn by Mr.. Vanderbilt
commenced to-day.
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The Indian Troubles tn British Co
IumbIa.
TIE LONDON "TIMEs" ON THE PRESENT s1TUA-
TON OF AFFAIRS.

TON OF AFFAIRS.
TORONTO, ONT, August "a special
cable dispatch from London to the GLOBE
states that the Times, in an editorial on tue
British Columbian Indians, says: The
local Government and white people oil Bri-
fish Columbia ought to interpose further
obstacles in the way Of lasting grievances.
The Indian policy OF the Canadian Govern
mcnt has been eminently prudent, pacific,
and humane, and has been emineutly justi-
fed by the results. Canada has hitherto
been Justly proud Of the peace maintained
with the aboriginal tribes, and past triumphs
have been won by equity and kindness.
Any delay in settling the difficulties in Bri-
fish Columbia would be supremacy danger
Gus to the credit and tranquility OF the Do
minion."
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Virginia..
REFRESHING SHOWERS ABOUT LYNCHBCRG

Especial telegram to the Dispatchl
LYNCHBURG, VA. August 25.-This sec
ton was visited yesterday morning, last
night, and again this morning with much
needed and refreshing showers Of unusual
intensity and duration. The rain that fell
flushed the minor streams and slightly
raised the level of the James, sufficiently.
we trust, to allay the apprehensions OF your
citizens regarding water-famne.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-08-27
Senator Morton.
HIS DEATH EXPECTED.

RICHMOND, ND, August 25-l p. M
Senator Morton is very low now, and the re-
suit cannot be predicted. 1t is thought the
worst may come.
ANXIETY FOR THE SENATOR'S CONDITION.
WASHINGTON, August $3.50 L. NJ
Great anxiety is manifested in this city to-
night as to the condition OF Senator Morton,
and there are 10 telegraphic adviccs later
than reported at p. VI. to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-08-27
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27c.: A. c. c.. &c.: G.. g.. 2st.
Liquors. Wines. &c.
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S 81 apple; new. si;73@s2; old s2.2'@s3;
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Lumber. Staves. &c.
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Virginia poplar. SI2.50MS25 q 1000; white pine
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joist. S12GS1S. according In lengths. Shingles-
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1000. Laths-Splii; $3.50 sawed. :2.2jGyS2.5x
1000.
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% seasoned. = FlDlr.barrgs
timber S6Gs7.5e q 900. Fiour-barreI poles, a.
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Mill-Feed.
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