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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

l. o. OF q. T.-At regular meeting oil
Burling ton Lodge, No. 8, (colored) Good
Tenplars, Monday evening, the 9th, the fol-
lowing officers were duly installed BY Ii.
K. Wing, G. L. Deputy, A. B. Anthony.
the Lodge Deputy. being absent from town ;
Geo. T. Williams, W. c. I.
Mrs. Fanny Smith. W. v 7.
Mrs. Fanny Paxton, W. 5.
Mrs. Nettle Williams. W. 7.
Mrs. Eliza Anthony, W. &.
Miss Mary Freeman, W. F.. S.
Miss Nettie Langley. W. A. S.
Mrs. Rachel Freeman, W. r. Ii. 5.
Mrs. Hattie Wyatt. W. j. Ii. S.
Henry Brown. W. NJ.
Mrs. Lizzie Watkins. W. D. NJ.
Miss Sarah Brown. W. |. G.
John Wyatt, W. o. e.
@. G. Smith, p. W. q. 7.
Quite delegation from Champlain Lodge
was present and assisted at the installation
ceremonies.
Burlington Lodge Of Good Templars now
numbers some forty members in good stand
ing, and is enc of the most hourishing lodges
Of its size in the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10
The Burlington High School.

The Fall Tenn Jegins September Sd.
rI'nE Preparatory Department n this school i:
i specially adapted TO the course OF study pursued
in the University OF vermont. A limited number
Of non resident pupils will be received.
For further information, apply to
G. J. AL6ER,
Supt. City Public Schools.
Eur ng:On, July Il, IS1i- dltaw&gIw
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Aug. /, -deod&wln 3p

The only preparation in the market for CLEANING
ana neauuDing silver ware, iewelry, ETC., without
leaving the slightest scratch upon the finest surface
Is now sold by jewellers sId druggists, under the
name OF CARROLL. We cheerfully recommend it to
every family and can assure them that after once
using they will never allow themselves to be with.
out It.
CARROLL is prepared In London and sells her, fol,
twenty cents package
July Sat. Mon, Thur Awu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

Nh. c. C. FRosT, the well-known temper
ance speaker, claims to have seen fifty thou
sand men sign the pledge during the past
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

CAt sit -SIMONDs.-At Jericho Centre, August
LIST: by Rev. Austin Hazen, MIR. Charles +. Caustc.
OF 'lontpelier, and Mrs. Geo. A. Simonds, OF Bur
hngtcn.
honn NEp-IKwEIr In st. James Church, Zanes
vile, July 10th. by Rev. J. f. Oil. Charles &. God
dard and Anna Jewett. daughter of the late
Thomas l.. Jewett, of Philadelphia
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

The Montreal Witness says that. recently.
a man named George Martin, who keeps a
tavern in Sherbrooke, drove to farm he
owns in the vicinity, falling with him a
bottle of whiskey, and son aged under six
years. After treating his hands, he left the
child in the barn with the remains of the
whiskey-supposed to be about pint. On
his return the whiskey bottle was empty.
and the poor boy lay stupidity drunk on the
barn floor. In spite Of everything that
could be done. and without one interval of
over twenty-io hours.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

One Of the most affecting incidents at the
Pittsburg riot was that in connection with
the death of little boy. lie was shot in
the abdomen and was carried into saloon
near by. A physician was summoned whilo
the little sufferer lay upon piece OF oil
cloth spread upon the floor. The Likelihood
was ebbing from him and covering the cloth
with gore, hut he was conscious and able to
talk a little at intervals. lie kept calling
for water, water" and eagerly drank the
precious liquid handed MIN. Just after one
of his parOxysms OF pain he seemed to be
coms conscious of the fact that things
earthly ould soon fade from his view. lie
Was boy Of more than ordinary intelli-
gence. and IA the fact of his approaching
dissolution became impressed upon him, he
asked that his mother be called. They told
him she had been sent for. but might not
reach hlmi time. "rhen," said he, "if
die. tell mother to meet me in heaven. -"
Later in the evening he died.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

JuDGE WHEELER will hold another special
term of court, in this city, on Tuesday,
August 2Sth
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Commercial.
irOsrON NAItKETs

WEDNESDAY,. Aug. :. Is7..
tLOult-The FlOuf market is very quiet. The
~ies ri Western superine have been at 81 1idII .
a. ul az 90 Tor common extras. Wisconsin extras
AT 80 i0M. 10 and Minnesota extras ATS OudD 9Hl
9 10 "a 20 tor white wheat ONO, Indiana and
Mich gan; s. sIHo ~ tor Illinois, 81 Ou6p 10 M Tor
St. Louis. Corn Meal at 81 ljaI d " hb Rye Flour
at s. ~ 6D6 ~ v bhl. Dat Meal at 8? ~ o. hhl.
GRAlN-C Corn has been quite irm- Sales
at - 40 .nc v hushel for mixed and yellow. Oats at
i'dtic v huahc. Rye - a~c " hushel. sh"i Is
At sl9N a ~ 5n. Fine Feed at s." N 40 % and
MddiIn=s At i2irl5 ton.
Pliuk lSlONS.-Purk is now quiet anu prices
arc not firm. The sales have been at S1t 81
ar for prime; 81 5uHli for mess, and 81 NHl" ~
r. nhl Tor clear. Beef Is IN iair demand. The
sales at i glafIi ~ Tor mess and extra mess, and
SIS ~ 6,E Tor family. Lard at n0 lntc y h.
Smoked Hams at ~ az llcG n
rRODuCE.-Butter Is in good demand. Choice New
York and Vermont dIiries have been nj - az he ,
with selected shade higher, and cumEnn t.
good range from II a. as " n. Cheese at i %
Toe h. White Beans at 5. - ar = - hushel
Tor medium. extra pea at . ~ 40 -. and
yellow eyes at s. ihDl - bush. Eggs at It. an l.
v don. Potatoes at 81 '50 unF barrel.
woOL.-rhe market tor Wool is quite active
and good prices are obtained. ! he sales include
IhDpHi Ms ohio and fennsylvanlA leoccs AZ ~ 40
I,t " n, iI0,WH Ms Michigan, aud Wisconsin,
and other necccs At ~ a nc n; an,,n h5
cumhiug and delnlne ieocus AZ 81 AZ tic v H.
New SnrL Provision Market.
rsw YORK. Aug =
CorToN is quoted firm sales lit bales al
Ill Tor mitlilung uplands.
FLOUR dull, heavy IN some cases No. . 80
ayi - superlne state and western at .,a, {,
common tn suod extra western and state nitn
Il IL, good to choice extra do at H. at = ,
common to choice white wheat western extra nj
i ~ at to. fancy white wheat western extra ut
h6rHs ~, common IT, good extra Ohio Mt ., ~
az -. common to choice extra st. Louis at
3, -ldg-O. patent Minnesota extra good to prime
.Ssn -. choice to double extra ~ n - -.
closing h'uEy. Receipts II ,iih barrels sales H.GT
baIIris.
fine
CORN MEAL, unchanged Western, Jersey and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

MANY who are suffering from the ell ct, of the
warm weather and are dcbilitated, are advised by
physicians to take moderate amounts of whisky
two or three times daring the day. In a little
while those who adopt this advice frequently in
crease the number OF drinks" and in time become
confirmed inebriates. A beverage which will not
create thirst for intoxicating liquors. and which is
intended especially for the benefit of debilitated
persons. whether at home or abroad, is DIR.
scheuck's Sea weed Tonic Containing the juices of
many medicinal herbs, this preparation does not
create an appetite for the intoxicating CUP. The
nouris hins and the life supporting properties of
many valuable natural productions contained in it
and well known to medical men have most
strengthening influences. single bottle of Tonic
Will demonstrate it, valuble qualities For debility
arising from sickness. over eNertion or from any
cause whatever, wine glassful Of Sea weed Tonic
taken after meals will strengthen the stomach and
create an appetite for wholesome food To all who
are about leaving their homes, we desire to saw
that the excellent effects of DR.. Schenck's season.
abie remedies. Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills.
are particularly evident when taken by these who
are injuriousy affected by a change of water and
Diet No person should leave home without taken
supply of the SO safeguards along For sale by al
Druggists.
II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

MIGRATORY QUAIL.-SOIne months since.
Hon. Martin e. Everts, Of Rutland, import
ed from Messina, Sicily. one hundred pairs
of quail. A correspondent of The Forest
and Stream gives the following interesting
facts regarding the experiment: 1.-The birds
were turned down in a quiet. retired place
near Rutland on the llth of June last. 1t
seemed that they Immediately scattered and
paired. for We heard of them within week
miles away and always in pairs. The farm
ers took great interest in the matter, and
kept US fully posted as to their observations.
On the 18th OF July we were cheered by the
report of the discovery of the first nest, and
straightway his Honor Judge kverts, leav-
ing bench. bar and jury to their own devil
ces, hied himself away to become satisfied
that the good news was true and it was
true. There, in the midst OF bushes. placed
about it by The merciiul farmer. after having
unwittingly almost destroyed it, was the
nest and mother bird, sitting on thirteen
eggs. The experiment then, is so far sue
cess this much is proved. The birds can
be had, they bear confinement and transpor-
tetion wonderfully well. and they are breed
ing here. 1t yet remains to see whether,
like the salmon, they will return to the
place where they were bred. In appearance,
these birds resemble our own quail to
striking extent; they are not, however, as
large, although at the time we had the best
opportunity to observe them. While they
were in the cages they did not Of course
show at their best, worn as they were BY
long confinement Neither are they. as |
Judge, as strong on the wing. although it
will require keen eye and ready finger to
bring them down. They have not the pleas
ant, cherry call OF our own Bob White
their note more nearly resembling the
'phwee' of the young OF the ruilled grouse.
In the matter of food they seem TO be omniv-
orous, eating with equal relish small grain,
berries or insects. 10 plumage, color, etc,
they 80 nearly resemble our native quail
that our fear is that sportsmen in the South
ern States may, without soon enough no
ticing the difference. kill some Of them
during the Winter. When the bill came. it
amounted to the sum of ninety-one and one
half lvre, which being interpreted means
Sl6.S6, to which add for transportation,
stewards fee for care on shipbOard, food,
etc.. $lS.4 and you have S35 30. or about
Is cents per head; actually less than We
can get the dead birds for from Chicago,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10
ESSEN CLASSICAL INsTITUTE

The Fall term opens Wednesday August ~, and
continues twelve weeks. Winter term December
!, Spring term March ).
new and experienced Board of Instructors
IHoRoUGH and complete course of study embrace
ns Primary. Academic and Classical: aiso Normal
class Will he formed IN the Fall and Spring. tuition
from 81 to 500 Board. including fuel. lights
and washing per week :, 50 to 400. For circulars
address
L. c BUTLER NJ d, President
Or WILLIAM A. DEERING. l.. A., Principal.
Aug. :, decd & wlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

STEPS have been taken to put the Port
land and Ogdensburg railroad in Maine and
New Hampshire into the hands of receivers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10
CALEn T.. n,RroN's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, . To all persons con-
DISTRICT OF cHrrrESDES' S. Of Caleb E. Barton,
late 0! charlotte, in said District, deceased,
GREETING.
At Probate Court holden at Burlington. within
and for the District Of Chittenden on the 9Th day or
July, A. u. Isl, Instrument, purportng 10
be the last Will and Testament, of Caleb T. barton,
late Of Charlotte. in said District, deceased, was
presented To the Court aforesaid for Probate and Il
is ordered by said Court that the 25th day OF August
A. ID. ISL, at the Probate Court Rooms IN salo
Burlington, he assigned for proving said lnstru-
ment and that notice thereof he given to all per-
concerned, by publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the Burlington Free Press, news
paper printed at said Burlington, previous 10 the
time appointed.
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court. the time and place Aforesaid and
contest the probate Of said will, If you have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington, in said
District, this 9th day Of July, A. j. lsl7:
ws2w Il. s. TAFT, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

When the famous regulator of enfeebled, acid OIL
bilious stomacha, Hostetter's BitterS, will cur,
you Could you read the testimony ofthe myriads
oil dyspeptics whom it has cured though you might
ne oil Skcptical turn, you would be convinced.
Evidence ofits efficacy Is constantly multiplying,
ana this relates not only to of dyspepsia hut
also liver complaint, constipation, urinary and
uterine troubles and malaral disorders. The sue
cess which has attended the great stomachc has
incited interruptions parties to manufacture cheap
limitations OF ii, which theya;tcmpt to palm of as
the genuine article. But so familiar is the public
with the real elixir, that these neiarious attempts
are rarely successful. Neither imitation or COM
petition affect the popularity of the standard article.
AuO deodl vi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

DE. =. ID. HOwE's AElBIAx LIVER Pills cure
chii,s. Fever and Ague, Wind Cole, Sick Headache
and Bliousness.
Sold by Wells, Richardson * Co., Wholesale
hsehts' and at retail by Burritt Bros, Burlington,
and W. L. Gretnleaf, nooski, Vt.
Aug :. l5S7w2w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10
WILLISTON ACADEMY.

THE Trustees o. Williston Academy take pleasure
i in announcing that they have secured the ser
vices o! Rev. F. ". Ulmstead as Principal and Miss
+. r. Omstead, as Assistant, both of whom are prac
teal teachers for the year ensuing. Mr. Olmstasd
for thirty years has been connected with education
al interests both in and of the State has taught
successfully laase share OF that time, and ieel
warranted in aging that IN his hands the public
may safely rely on having first-claSs school
The Fall Term will commence Wednesday Sent
5th, 1877.
Further particulars will be gwen en- application
to the Principal. or GEO MILLER.
Aug Q, dlwS7w3w Secretary
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

IlYDEPAKK.-The route from Portland to
johnson has been extended to Swanton. .
Route agents now run from Portland to
Swanton, 233 miles. .
ii. W. Varnum, of st. Johnshury, form
erly assistant engineer from johnson to
Swanton, has been appointed baggage mas-
ter on the mail train.
We hope soon to receive the FREE Pass
at Cambridge junction via the arlington
ard LamOille Valley railroad.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10
New York MONEY and stock Marks cts

By telegraph,
New York MONEY and Stock Markets
NEW YoRK, Aug. s.
PRIME Mercantile Paper at tat.
CLEARIN6S, fl3,3lG1D.
CUSTOM RECEIPTS S2iIOga,
TREASURY disbursements s5lS OOO
RAILROADS strong.
STOCKS firm during the afteruoon and closed
strong and higher
Transactions aggregated 81. 600 shares including
western Union. 5000. Lake Shore. % 90; Della
ware and Lackawana. 1900. New York Central,
mono; Michigan Central, 1900; Delaware and
Hudson, 5000.
MONEY at > per cent
GOLD at 1865 per cent?
GOVERNMENT BONDS firm.
STOCKS advancing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

Your life can be saved by UNTS REMEDY.
propsy' and all Diseases of the Kidneys, BLADDER
and Urinary Organs, are cured by HUNTS RENE
Di. Hundreds who have been given up bv their
physicians to die have been saved by HUNTS
REMEDY, and are now living witnesses OF its
value.
CLAREk'N TooIH ACHE DRor> c,ue iaaanfiu.
Aug 10, deOd&wlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10
noyALANA r. DELANO,s ESTATE.

NIE, THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been ap
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court
for the District 81 Chitenden, Commissioners to re-
ccve examine and adjust the claims and demands OF
all persons, against the estate Of RoNalara p.
De!ann late Of rssex, in said district deceased, and
also all claims and demands exhibited in Offset
thereto; and six months from the day Of the date
hereof being allowed by said Court for that purpose,
we do therefore hereby give notice, that We will
attend to the business of our appointment, at the
ing house OF Mary White, of Essex, in said
District on the second Tuesdays of September
and February next, at l0o'clock A. NJ. on each Of
sad days.
Dated this "A day of August, i. ID. 1877.
Il. Is. FAY, JCor,-,;ss;onar,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10
Mt ED,

A YOUNG man in store. one who has had ex-
n perrnce in the business. Recommendations
required. WV. Fierce. Jericho Centre.-AuS"dlw
AaI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10

We pay cash for orr goods and
buy them at low figHrcS. Every
thin. Ian our store IL FRESH and
NEW. We are young men and
mean 10 do the right thing by
everyone. Please give us II call.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-10
Copper Tube Lightning
Conductor.

Improved Copper Tube Conductor combining A. /
A. aylord's pattern for scarf dowel and rvet con-
ntction pronounced by the highest authorities the
most
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01
TURCO-RUSSIAN WAR NOTES.


The Vienna telegram of The Times says :
"It seems the Porte not the Turkish commander has
informed the Powers that 1t might find 1t necessary, in
seltdet,nse TO cross into serva. The Powers replied
that II was advisable to avoid such step as long rs pos
sible"
The Gazette at ST. Petersburg announces that all war
news must be submitted for the approval OF special
committee Of the Central STAFF once before belhg pup
ushed in the Russian papers.
The Central Ne,cs has dispatch from Paris, which
says A protest is being drawn up by the Porte re-
specting an alleged commencement OF hosttics 10y Rus
sa previous to the formal declaration of Several
Turkish consuls are unable TO return home in cOnse
Quence"
Constantinople telegram says: During the night,
entry into or departure from the Bosphorus and Oar
danees is absolutely prohibited All lights Will be eN-
tngusncd except the entrance of the Bosphorus
and two in the Dardanees, and these may also be put
out"
Berlin telegram majority OF the Russian book
sellers in connection with German publishers have just
declared their inability pay their debts before October
steamer with 500 fugyes Oh board, has arrived at
ConstantinO;le from Galatz.
CoNsTASTisOPLE, Monday, April 30, 1877.
The Porte intends to issue notice that Russian resi-
dents in Turkey WHO unwilling to submit TO Ottoman
laws must leave Constantinople within IL days and the
provinces within u days.
Admiral Hobart Pasha has returned here, having
brought the depatcll-boat which he aboard, down
the Danube under fire of the Russians.
ST. PETERsBURG, Monday, April 80, 1877
Notwithstanding Turkeys action, Russia unne,ita-
tlngy permits Ottoman subjects to remain i'll Russia
under British protection
The Cars birthday celebrated yesterday with un-
bounded enthusiasm and loyal demonstration through
out the Empire.
The municipality Of ST. Petersburg has voted 100000
roubles III, 200 900 for the wounded.
PARIS. Monday, April 80. 1877
convoy Of nurses and aInbulanccs sent out by the
International Society bas started FOR the seat Of
LOHDOS, Tuesday, May l, 1877
Reuter- telegram from Constantinope says the Porte
in dealing with neutral shipping, the rst OF
searching suspected vessels both the coast and Il sea
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01
A SENSITIVE PRODUCE MARKET.

The Produce Exchange presented lively
appearance yesterday, and the scnsitiyencss Of the
market Increased the excitement and suspense OF the
members. Corn opened cent higher and closed two
cents lower the highest point reached during the
day Wheat was dull; little business was doing at from
two TO three cents lower than Monday The advance
IN ocean had effect apparently To check bus
ness At Chicago the market opened higher for June
" heat. the price being 81 rs buscL II declined
RAPIDLY 10 II co. again advanced to IL H. ami declined
TO 81 69a closing steady. jane corn opened one cent
higher declined onehaf ceut, and then again adj
yanced one-half cent buSie the market closing al
5Sl To 5~7s. The foreign exchanges reported their
market" "A stsddlcr.
Though The demand for grain not brisk, many
dealers expect That large shipments OF cereals OF all
kinds will by cal If for IN Europt, especially now
that The DaluIC been declared closed. Last year. III
is statrd, England imported from Russia and Turkey
gO3lS 47I bushels of wheat and over s,DOOOOo bushels
0f corn from ROumauia France usually imports through
MTsrillrs, from AUui to August inclusive If0in 5000
from Russian purs. Belgium llsJ imports 60OOGOO To
1000 bushels annually from the sources Italy
for several years mas imported large quantities from
Russia. France, Is lgIum, Denmark. ana Germany, NJ
was asserted had wheat and rye crops last year.
and Australia wouid not have large surplus Of wheat
for EXPORT OF corn 100000 bushels sold yrst.r-
day, OF which 10000 bushels were for delivery Ia
April. The wheat Tor export sold yesterday amounted
10 l3l 30 bushels, and corn, l6I Ia bushels. Daring
;hc pas there shipped TOr Europe by sailing
ycSSt.s =, 700 quarters uf gram.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01

Soon after the declaration Of war, the Russian army
of 10000 men appears TO have Dccn set In Inolon'
The main army left Gunri or AirNandropoi' anu az"
yauced in a direct line Kars, which is only 81 he7
or two days march from the Russian frontier. lhere
according 10 the Reuter- telegram from Erzeruh Wv
miles 10 the south wes, hatlo began at iaypieA o
Sunday corresponding to nine O'Clock, Saturday h'Sht,
in our time Kars (see map is situated on r"Es'u
plain GOOO 10 1000 feet above the sea on inc hars
branch of the Arpatcha 1t il defended by raipailS
surrounded by ditch. and has q strong oitaue
and some works on the hills north OF the eiy'
Tie city was at period the capital OF Pety
Armenian hi gdom OF the same name, but undcr lne
Turks II lost importance aud became poor duil pace
al which merchants stopped on their way To ana from
Persia The population IA about $1,000 Tue Town ~
commanded by an extensive castle, bult whls tue
Genocsc were possessed of this district; the CASTLE no"
nearly crumbcd into ruins, stands perehed on ROCKY
hill at the foot Of which flows the little river hars ihs
hill is however ovartoppcd by one higher on inc op
posite side of the river, the kara-dagh OF bach
,.,uuf.n rsite PdTkevitch in ISIS ODSlheu
control over ... town aud castle by occupying t"iS
higher hill VII! guns. In the spring ol 1904 nc
Turks ri the insi Of Gen Guyon, constructed oiinn
able eartnWorka on tuls ;aradagh the whole nalc pop
ulaon Of the city orced Ia assist IN making thrSe
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHINGION, Monday April 80 1877.
The current internal receipts Tor tne past four
months have exhibited very satisfactory increase upon
the OF the corresponding period Last year The
receipts last year to Aln 80 were $93,332,7lO 90
The receipts this year have been S9o,932,2lO Is,
showing a gain for ten months of S2JJJ,i99 60 The
rcceipls ior May. 1876, were Sl37ll ,s56 SO, sum
ueAry S2,20OOO0 greater thau Tor the month of May,
1873.
There during the month of March 81 arrests and
10 for violations OF the postal laws, nclud
ing the rGmg and puroining Of letters, embeGziing
money funds, robbery and ndng obscene printed
and objects through the mail The prosecution of
the vile OF postmaster for stealing valuable packages
thlrd-claSs matter abandoned ny order OF tho
Gcuera Five pOstnastrrs were among tle
persons who embeLzled funds but have not yet been
tried.
The Secretary OF War, in company with AdJt-GeE-
Townsend, visited the Soldiers Home, this city, TO
day. aud carefully examined the condition OF the instu~
tIOn, winch was found 10 be excellent.