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The New York herald., 1877-08-24
OUR CABLE SHIPPING NEWS.

AncnAxcxL to Aug 23--snied. barks scotscraig CBr)
Boston; Frcyer GNor). Pederscn, do.
BosroS E. Aug 23--Arrived brig Giro (Aus). Martino
Itch. New York.
BRxxgN Aug 23-Arrived, ship Derby (Ger), 1lunekcn
Baltimore; barks Republik tGer), Fortmann. New York;
Chrstel o;er). Zinke. Baltimore.
BORDEAUX, Aug 23-Arrivcd. bark Comtesse Duchate
(Fr,. Dupont, New Orleans via Havana.
CApz, to Aug 23-Arrived. barks Nellie N Siade At
wood. Now York; Samuel Welsh. Spear. santander; brig
Carrie Bertha, Haii. New York.
GRImsnY Aug 23-sailcd bark Folkvang (Nor). Hauve.
Unled States.
GREESocK, Aug 22-Arrived, brig idlewild tBr>, Me-
Kinnon, Now York
GENOA, Aug 1s-Arrived. barks Annie Burr, Simpson.
New York (before reported without datc Louisiana Ua
Gsndo Pensacola 10th. ship scoso Br,, Mitchell, Now
Orleans .--.A.----~s
trap, Baltimore.
LIVERPOOL Aug Arrivea bark Britannia (Br, Amis
New York.
Lospox, Ang 2s-Arrirsd. ship N Davis tBr). Koop
mar, Pensacola; 23d bark Harry Bushman tBr,, Card
New York.
SOUTHAMPTON, aug 23. AM-Arrived steamer uindoo
OBJ, Mitchell. New York for Hull tand oceeded).
YOKOHAMA, At. 2O-Arrived previously. bark Gre
Cove, New York.
MORGAN Pill. Aug 23--Arrived, bark Christopher Co.
lumSns tNor,, Kuudssn. New York
NEWCASTLE Aug 23Sailed. ship Countess OF Mnto (Br,
Wales, Pensacola.
QuRxxsrowS. Aug 23-Arrived bark Bartoomeo simone
UtaD Maccagii. Phisdophia; Esd. Gorgio Washington
dtab, Parod,. do: Elna ,itap. Motedo. New York.
Sailed 23d, steamer Montana tBr), Beddos from Liver
pooD, New York.
REvAL. Aus l9-snilcd, ship snranak. Wood. United
States.
SiLLorH, Aug 22-Arrivcd, bark Primera do Austuras
(Sp). Pasey, Pensacola via st Michncls.
yALKNcrA Aug II Arrived bark Rosaia Gtalj, Pesce
New York.
sailed from - Aug ie ship Bertha Hill isrom vs,en.
cia). Portland.
The New York herald., 1877-08-24

AsIIcyA. July 2S-Arivod. schr Remington, FL
sn Conquest , fst, @ saon NEW York; &
.BATnussr Afrca', July io-A'rived, bark zinsarca.
CAnpkSAs Aug l4-Arrivcd bris D sonle. Gales, New
Ole rcd llth, schr Mary Van C'eaf Thorndkc. of
IlKsrprcos, Aug ls-Arrved. scnr II Riley. Evans.
Hubbard. Phiiadsphi.; ;Iar.1sls Tracey Boston
from New York a;r1ed ia,R; brig d;D. aurciisOn.
Sasd iay IL .cr " Holder RileSn., EaenSs Ay5ss
M . XGs y bark Morning star '
In port I'd bark Thomas Brooks Waugh for New York.
HoSoLuLu Aug l-Arrvcd. bark colomo. Hall. San Fran
ps s'is sR E'ss''iH iss
tisarsa ls,S bark c.rpons tirS boyle York brig
sn .a's'S as @ ;s sf's Yer.
s.ls. S% f 5' 1sys 1s%.s S.~ s n1fs
M rsse.so1. ,S v"s...S p
IndianoS i7th bark Jnniata sp,. Marissans Whining.
na S E and Sa'fs '9s arns 'i SS~
HAlrrAx Aug 2o-Arrved. Us ship Supply, o,Nch New
York via Portland ton training cruise with ioo "oys Oh
Cleared 10Th. brig Christina tB,. Bale. Funch" drom
sailed a3d steamer Cortes. Freeman from 81 Johns.
Ss Nsw YoJs Hu Irs r As1Ss @ Ssr Lf'S'G i Chadwick Chase
New York; rig Alexander Nickcls, Peters reas"eo's: s
1th scr stephen Bennett Bonnct Portland i6th bark
Acacia Anderson, Boston; i7th scr Cushing orancr
sailed Ith briry Msulius Todd, Of Hnitcras; 18th.
Samuel Moore fBr Fisk. do; Mnrposa Fletcher do 18th,
MosfRrAL Aug 3o-Arrived, bark Anna A Rich tBr) \,
NKwcnwAxc Juno 27--In port bark WIN Phillips Heay,
from riontsn, ldg for Whampon. . -
NYwcAsriE NSw. July 10-Sailed. ships City Of Shnng
hal tB, McPha, san Francisco; 4th. s"ordhsn (Br),
In port July ~ ships st Lawrence Br johnson oos
y tBr -; snverhnw tBD, Dougnn; MeIpomine 'br).
Irinco Victor tr) Baltic barks Dilahur (B) Norris;
Sierra Nevada. Koerncr Harncli q Hamlet Br-sl dg
for Snn Francisco ..,, -,
M.Soney. xorfols; iah. Alma. johnson, Mschins aia
Drgs Eunico r, Boson Iiibern'a tBr. Mescrvcy fha-
in pott July 2 bark ssvane,.s Br) for Monreal schr
LILY French. Nckerson, from farenso"'a arrived ioh'
PosrA.rrnw, Aug 20-Arrved. brig Princess Beatrice,
Arrived July is, brig Bride Or. Bartasy. New York
defcldt New York; 22d, Chattanooga Norris, Bntmyre
QUNsEc Aug 2i--Arrived steamers Lake thmmplain,
Benson. Liverpool Manoban McDonsa,l, u"ssow oa'ks
Adratio Watson t;rsnton tiuine were Keith svdncy
Cleared 10Th schr Mary ElizAocth Gibncy beiisst
Cleared Dist snps Revolving Light Goenan Liverpoo;
Dunsyre rrennet, do; Mcmcrby. McKsy. do; Ben)"min
KIS im"sp no sri. Any coin pors schr Sea Bird Br,
sYpsrY. Nsw, july as-In port. ship Po,a tBr, John
son: Cur r SpruuIc. and Cniismofc tbr),
-. all Tor SWn Francisco, ldg a., ,
Sr THOMAS Aug 17-Arrived previously brig q rack
ard. Atncsbury, kockport, Me -
Arrived July 10 brigs May ar ioncs. Berb,ce and
sr"rs snd sailed asd Tor Lockspor agtt" (Br.
David barbados land sntled Aug Tor Bclize) scbr
Ida AJsyne, Mile Bssbsdcs land sailed 2dd Tor Arroyo
The New York herald., 1877-08-24

STABBED IN 4 SALOON.

Sarah Watson, aged thirycigh years, OF Pleasant.
vile, wcstchostcr county, entered the Tenth precinct
station house at carly hour yesterday morn
Ing. She bleeding IRON a terrible cash
In her cheek and other smaller uucs
about the body. When questioned by Captain Foley
stated that she mad been Ia the company oi
known man In "a beer saloon; that incy had quar-
relied and ihereupon her companion had
beaten and stabbed her. she vas unable
say where the saloon located, but thought II
was near the corner OF Canal street and Bower, She
was conveyed to Bellevue Hospital Ia an ambulance
where her wounds wcrc dressed.
Captain Foley has placed detective on the case 10
apprcbcnd her assallant II possible.
The New York herald., 1877-08-24
A PUGNAClOUS PAIR.

The discharge of pistol IN the tenement housc No
Bl5 East Thirty street attracted the attention
OF the policeman post last night ON making In.
auires bc learned that alteration had taken place
but few minutes before between john
J. Miller and Philip Brady bolh tcsi.
dents OF the house. Amer the quarrel
Miller went to his lie was followed by Brady
who forced open the door, and IL was then that Nr
discharged AZ him large sized navy revolver Miller
missed his marx. but the officer arrested him on
charge OF iclonous assault which Brady preferred
against him While in the East rhirty th street stl-
tiou house Brady became so hosterous that he was
also arrested a charge of being drunk and disor.
The New York herald., 1877-08-24
I. o. o. f.

APPOINTMENTS OF DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS
CLOSING WORK OF THE GRAND LODGE.
NEwBuRG, N Y, August %. 1871.
This was the third DAY Of tho meeting OF tho Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows OF the State OF New York
Grand Master Dilks appointed the following district
Deputy Grand Masters:
Abany-F. W. Cole.
Alogany-M. W. Pike.
Bro0mc-W. II. Mosher.
Chautauqua and Cat,araugus-Cherlcs Prngle.
Cayuga--O. j. FOrman
Chemung-J. +. Davidson.
Chcnango-William Brcesa
Coiumba--E. ID Smith.
Cortaad-F g. Kinney.
Dutchcss-D IL Guiliord
Er e--i. W. Best
Frankn-D s. Camp
Fulton and Hamilton-S. Argcrsinger.
Gcncscc aud Wyoming-L NJ. Pcck.
Grecne-C. J. Shears.
Herkimcr-S. B. Cascr.
Jcfcrson-H. y. Dunlap.
Kings-B II. Seaman A. G. lnla, George White and
Rudolph Fisher
Lvingsion--Gcorgc A. Sweet
MudisoI-B. +. Chapman.
Monroc-J T. Lovccraft.
Montgomery Earlicher
New York;. Smith, g. W. Anderson, +. Jacobs +.
J. RodcIl. A. W. Dchnhon Ed. Gottschling, Charles
ingebrand John G. Dubcrt, Naucin Charles Schlart,
r. DashIcr, J. H. Burwcrtb, William f. Harris and
George on, Jr
Niigara-D Ward.
Oneida and Lcw,s-L. F. Leo.
Onondaga-ti. W. Mundy.
Outaro--J NJ. Watkins.
Orange-George Stephenson.
OrIcans-F. IL Smith.
Oswcgo-Gcorgc VI. Gobblc.
Otscgo-P T. Cooper
oucens--B Valentine CLOVIS.
Rcnnselacr-Wiliarn A. Osborn
Htchmond--Jamcs A. Corson
EockIaud-J. j. Lawrence.
snra,oga--J. =. Lamberton
Sct,cn c stady y--Cbarlcs Hoizmann.
Scnuylcr-S. j. Brown.
scucca--Cyrus Barber.
stcuDcn--r ). Pritcbard.
81 I.lwrcncc--E. Whuc
Suflolk-S - Horton
Sullivan-John Frey.
T,oca-W. u. Campbell
Tolnpkius--W. II. Lyon.
lister and Dclawarc-A Van Bcnumcr
Washington and Warrcn-M sawyer.
WayDc-W L. Willct
Wcstchcstcr and Putnam-J. ID. Mcintyre.
Tbe Grand Lodge confirmed the appointments.
The action Of the standing committee 10 clcctng
vacancy caused by the refusal of the Grand Lodge OF
rho United states 10 admit John n. Stebbns on the
ground that such election was irregular was disap-
proved. -. -,
Tbe amendment TO tho constitution OF the Grand
Lodge thu the district OF Eric be divided into two or
more districts, which was proposed last year, was
adopted.
Amendments TO article d. sections i ana ol INC
Grand Lodge constitution, affecting the subdivision
OF certain dlsircts LAID over from last year, were,
after lengthy discussion indefinitely postponed
The next meeting Of the Grand Lodge VIII be held IN
Now YORK clty Oh the thlrd Tuesday OF August, le's.
Retiring Graud Master Van Norris decisions on ap-
pcais were affirmed, excepting the first and sixth
The New York herald., 1877-08-24

BARK r.isman CBf pelsno Bsrbados-Dwight 4 Plat.
Brig Favonte Irons. PoinaPitre Guad-H Iro"or'dses
Sons.
:, Brig Alphonse tBr. Thomson. cienfueeos-' u
Fowler.
Brig Balesr Olin Grand Turk and msrket-G Vessels.
brig kobin (Br). Sarre. Arichat CB -tico , Buley.
schr flectwing, johnson. st John, MA Il ueencv.
Schr Ben Tyler. Charleston. sC-Geo ii Squire ,
schr VIM ii Bowen, jackson. frovidence. hi-h y JACK
sor X Son.
schr Jessie Leach. johnson. Orient. LII Gsger
schr X Forsyth. Hobbe. New Haven-stah''o'" ""nu-
featuring Co
Sloop Hero, j Jarvis Perth Amboy-Weavcr sterry-
The New York herald., 1877-08-24
OBITUARY.
FREDERICK +. PHILLIPS.

FKEUEhICh
The funeral OF the late Frederick I. Phillips will
take place to-day from his late residence, No. l42
Am,ty street, Brooklyn Deceased, who was thirty
seven years Of age, died at Catsk, n. V, on
Monday last. He member Of tho firm OF T.
Phillips 4 Co.. No SO South street. until last year.
when he became a pari rincr in tho firm of Jam cs l..
Ward IL Co., No. ll3 Wall street Mr.. Philips, who
widely known In New York shipping circles, was
greatly esteemed for his business and social qualities.
The New York herald., 1877-08-24
SPOKEN.

Ship Magdsienc (Ge) from New York for Bremen, Aug
l9, lat 40. Ion 80 80.
Bark Annie (Nor, Evensen, from Hull for Quebec, Aug
IS, lat 81 IL, Ion So 80
Bark Hugh (Br, from Bremen for Delaware Break
water. Aug 81, lat 40 IS, Ion 70
Brig Merryman Lecraw. from New York for Guanta-
nsmO. Aug O. lat ~ lS, Ion 81 O3
The New York herald., 1877-08-24
HOW WAS HE HURT?

Peter Taylor aged 4i years, OF No. l6j East FIFTY
ninth street. found yesterday by oniccr hclzc of
,ho Nineteenth precinct lying IN the halfway OF Nn
s,7 rost Fiuy ninth street. lie was suffering great
,io ns several OF the RIBS his Lett sic were found
10 he Fractured ana there were several coninslons
I'll II is not known how he came by his injuries
The New York herald., 1877-08-24
MRS. ANN UOSIE.

Mrs. Ann Hosc, sister Of the late james W. Gerard,
died yesterday In this city, at the advanced Of
nincty-sx Her funeral Is 10 take place this forenoon
from her late residence, No. 81 East rwcnty-tn,r
street, at ten o'clock.
The New York herald., 1877-08-24
ALMANAC FOR NEW YORK-THIS DAY
HERALD YACHT WEATHER OBSER-
vATLONS
August 23, 1877.
PORT OF NEW YORK, AUG. q. 1877.
ARRIVALS.

REPORTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS AND
HERALD wHITESTOSE TELEGRAPH LINE
Steamer Elyss (Br). McRitchie. London Aug IL, with
sssa%sr conie ,Br Prnss. Cardiff Aug g. in ballast.
Si.saj. Ss,si: II I'd syss. Aug 49, with dss ard
steamer City OF Hoastcn Stevens Galveston Aug 10
and Key West 18Th with mdso and II passengers to
nv wsssi s c. rs
stsamer y Knight Masngo. Georgetown. DC. with
steamer Rchmono. Kelly; Lewcs. Del. with mdse to
the Old Dominion steamship GS S .v. with ud,. 70 orders
vessel sk to % w Ews Co. ii days Of tho Banks
Bark holoassino dt.n caher0. Bristol 80 days. in bal.
Bark Milan iAas, yaear,vch Le.h so days. via pela-
Brcakwaser in ballast to S,ocsv,ch =" v,
Bark xurus.e c;er, nelmcr, Bremon 81 days. With
BARK sospiI lAuN. Barbs,ovich c.snia 81 days with
BARK Jose Baeno Jsnss iis.atanamo II days. with
Bsrs Albert snutx Latham boston Aug Is. ballast to
BSis Vera tNc' Errict:sn Ralna dre'.n1 ~ days in
Brig satis Fris.T d!nl, paoIO Lcata 40 days, with
sulpanr 90 fnneh; Edye 4 90 ,. 90 s. ,,,,
lumber the Now Haven Sawnil CO. vessel to Parsons
sehr Ada q Shorthand. Pennington. Para - days with
rutler ard Burdet Pond vessel TO Weinberg
senr gdeswoea; Johnson tcsrsesown sc. days. with
".sS scSri iI.asa an Ryder virginia. with melons.
schr ii i,ichardsou. Hcarn. Virginia
SCI" se%r sex Dcnns. %,'f,'f fnrnsf. Sf Virginia
PASSED THROUGH HE'LL GATE
BOUND SOUTH.
fes,eamer City ot Bedford Fish. New Bedford for
New York. =.
steamer Tic Ewing. New London and Norwich for New
York. .
Brjx M~nxania, Gibbs. Calais for Now York.
schr Cgar hammond ROckport tor Now York.
schr Anna Sheppard fsy. Rockport for Ncw York
.s wa sps .S " @ York.
css.s @ Ss"
schr Renzi Hazard. Newport for Ssw York
Sctr Alfred Home Elliott PrOvidencs for Now York.
Schr Helen Mar. Nickerson Providence TOR New York.
schr iiighanicr Wood ryovtdencc for Now York.
Schr Eliza Williams Barns, Barnstablc Harbor for New
York. - .
Schr ld ,rslccve, Gderslcevc Portland CT. for New
forS. 49,. "a .
Schr ii A Dcming. Kelsey. Hartford for Now York.
BOUND EAST.
steamer Gaucus Bearsc. New York for Boston -.
Bark j. ohm Robertson tBr). McMuien Vow York FOR
Schr VIM McT.oon. Rogers. Now York for Saugus Mass
Schr John Comstock !icaney, Now YORK for New Lon
don - a.,
Schr Il A Forsyth Iobbie, New York Tor New Haven.
Schr " II Bowen. Blagdon, New YORK Tor Providence
Schr Trad~wnd. GrRy. New York for Belfast.
.Schr Expedite, RacKott. New York Tor Orient
Schr Harriet Lewis eastman. New York for Providence
Schr Pike kiputrick New York tor Now Bedford
Sehr Amos Briggs Knapp. Iinvrrstraw for Provdcnco.
Schr Calista, II all. Rondout for Portland
Schr Castilan. Mean< Rondout for Boston.
Schr sunbeam. Saunders, Rondout for Boston.
Schr g. II Northam. Cole Amboy for Middictown. Ct
Srhr y n Tower Adams. Port johnson for BAngor
schr ) ohm GriGiths, Fitch, Baltimore for Boston
The New York herald., 1877-08-24
SAILED.

stesmers Pommersuis (Ger), for Hanburg vaderland
Beg Antwerp; State Of Indiana (Br,. Glass9w Colum,
bus Havana mot 22dl CITY Of San Antonio Gniveston ana
Key West; Isaac Bell Rchmond &c; Agnes Philaleipha
ships Sophie uier,. Bremen stetson London; parxs
Seth Aus). One cnstown Falmouth GiovaltE tNor) 90
do Tevcre Br. do brig Favorte. foina-ritrc
Aso sailed, steamer Cassin (Br, for Pernamouco ana
Roh
The New York herald., 1877-08-24
BELOW.

Ship Amelia (Gc0, from Bremen June 10, to Theo Ru.
ger, - =, ,,
The New York herald., 1877-08-24

Arrived at New Bedford Aug D. bark Sarah Hale. So
cum Barbad May T. with $50 bbs OIL Sent homo
the 400 bbs Reports spoke July ~ lat 81
Lewis date &c. l40 Dbls also brig Var
mum II Hill, Baxter, do. 80 do sp.
Sailed New London Aug 70. schr Roswell King, Full
Ter. DesOlation Island.
The New York herald., 1877-08-24
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.

Mayor Ely has signed the Aldcrmanic resolution
giving permission to all persons TO bathc In the North
and East Rivers provided they suitable clothing.
The New York herald., 1877-08-24
AN OLD COUPLE BURNED TO
DEATH
NIAGARA. Augu

NIAGARA August %, 1877.
John and Elizabeth Harvey, Old couple in dcsti-
tnte circumstances residing the outskirts Of this
village, were burned TO death their house last night
The New York herald., 1877-08-24
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
WHALEMEN.

Fox Hi spar Buoy No ., Dutch Island Harbor,
ried away the 2Otb inst
The New York herald., 1877-08-24
WEATHER REPORT.
FOREIGN PORTS.

HoLrHEAp. Aug %, PMWind NV, moderate.
PLYMOUTH. Aug %, PM-wind W. gentle breeze; fine.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-06-16
GOVERNOR HENDRICKS.

n"v. Hendricks. has sonr TO Europe tor n bri-i
rest. He nav not bc the recipient of the marked
attentions which are show-rei IN proiusIOn up
on Grant, tie ''ev -ov-rrign,'' bat nv Inr-llI-
gent Europe IN will fail 10 distinguish The marked
contrast IN the character. ability and worth of
the two men. W European Of average mi ELI
g-nce will fsil Ia mark the superiority OF the
Indiana statesman over the accident OF war.
The indianapolis sentinel, after referring TO the
ovation IN honor of Mr.. Hendricks, previous 10
his departure, says
every station occupied by Mr.. Hendricks
has been adorned! and iIgEIhrd every obligation
fulfilled snd every pledge redeemed. The peo-
pie demanded his services IN still higher stat ions,
and their votes ma ic him vice-prcsi'ipnt of the
| nited States. That he does not occupy that
place to-day Is owning 10 u crime So black and
daTnning that il could have been contemplated
and cOnsummat, Il only by the devil or the rail-
cal party. But the country is not likely to for
get tho services OF Gov. Hendricks. or Will nglv
dispense with his abilities IN the future in shap-
ing the dsstinleS Ut the country. Aimiring
c0Urtrymen will watch with friendly anxiety
III, wanderings beyond the Atlantic, will give
INN a warm welcome when he returns, and 1t
requires no seer 10 iOretell that The future has in
store for him greater honors than ha We hitherto
,tpru jrstpwpti -
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-06-16
Religious.

Rev. X. r. Kerr will preach at the Burns
school HOUSE tomorrow evening at ; 20 O'Clock.
DIR. H. Tslhlrd will preach at the Baptist
church Tomorrow morning" from the 6Oth chap
ter, LIST and End verses of Isaiah The accept
able year OF the Lord AMI the day of vengeance. -
Rev. u. Z. Bolton has received and accepted
Il call to take charge OF the Baptist church al
Fairville, Saline county. and will remove Their.
sometime next week. Mr.. Bolton IL II Young
Nan of considerable talent, and will no doubt
make an acceptable pastor.
Elder Hughes. of the Christian church. will
deliver an address to the children oil Lexington,
At the Christian church, Sunday evening at two
O'Clock p III. All the children with their
parents are cordially invited to attend. particu-
larry the officers. teachers and children of the
different Sunday schools in Lexington.
We regret to announce that Raw. X. +. Kerr
has concluded to accept n call to "a church in
Georges, and that he will tender his resignation
10 the session ofthe church in this city Tomorrow
to take effect about the LIST of August This
step is not taken on account of any disqatIsfac-
ton with hi, present charge, bur solely AS 3
precautionary measure against the return OF the
pnlminary disease which Caused his serious Ill
ness last winter. His departure will be regret
ted greatly. not only by every member of his
congregation, but by hundreds of other friends
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-06-16
Council Proceedings.

Council me; on Tuesday evening "a regular
session, all the mrmbcrs present.
Minutes of Ia, last meeting read, corrected.
and approved
Engineer reported modified grad" tor Monroe
street, which on motion was Adopted aud "r-
dered to be entered ON The @i:'," book.
The city collector presumed ms n;uulI s%r,il'-
ment. which WAS reported correct ~ committee
on finance, and orlerr,! -pr"t'l cot. tnc RECORDS
The city treasurer reported receipts upon 81
settlement for the month cot May VITA IT.. city
collector a. follows:
Warrants iciccm",! ........... ......... So -
Cash .....-..-.. ............. .r -
rotar.............. ........ .@.II q
From +. M"rnth, TIL ward scales, 81. from
Chas. NJ. Meet, 2nI ward sca!r-. 80 az. Az
proved and or,icr",! filed.
Claims amounting to 81 81 auIItr,t ant
allowed.
a bill for cost. in The case OF city ~. Keller
man for sli -, laid ga tn" table.
Committee on finance grau'c! tuir,sr TIM, To
s,ttl" with tr,u>urcr.
Committee on improvements and rrrnus
granted further tam" relative Ia improving ALI,
I'D block a..
Thomas FIrzEesald's proposal tor repairing
cui,ert on Franklin street hrIwr,n O4k auI
Spruce, and for raising the pavement, Va
accepted.
On motion of MIR. Wilson. the May"r appoint
cd Two might l.ulIc'mrn. Thomas Harvey 'u'i
Joe III were appointed nnt confirmed f"r Qua
month.
Mr. BenedIcts GId tor work an r,ur sts-rr
rejected.
On motion. the old market nousr ,,rti va
donated 10 the public schools.
-- >. ,.... "
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-06-16

rtSItg ,ri.- W. WA ten f.n a"". ..". D.
trtp W made not ., Thousand ;r.l. a-v -..i
1T as ynut- tulk rnp"iat.f ar Nnu,. =,
d n-niHg, ~ -ct q Gay "r,l uD,.,y al r,..-.ags
preparations Er -ll'n an excursion tl,..uor
goes, berr& pies without -E-lr an. Iuu.-ptu...
Die on e'rn occasions hul When IL" ..1-
Guoror'5 We SHOWN .rlr, -ir,a,,,i all ..-~t
"" w"rv r,1n. and waiting. ans wIra hears
mil OF morn and g.'n We ~rrr ,,r..,l a.utg
with -urh ,eI"rltv .,- w".I.i pat 'n u.u-H n.r
friendly \arroN nnu-r : -lut' .'.y ar.u4ir
L. To- our j"uInrNf r!,i - ~ .i,w-Ir.H uur
freight unl"r IL wIt' ,pr'.tian., H1su.n. .r
AN outrageous "il and W"urlo wpr. Wc ,tr
our net. aud the n""rm, 2i"ttl, ,h.-rial that
81 III" expert fishermen i"ruison-. -,mroArrr
IN tn" Bible. You hunw rlr.r utm,-. iat!.4 .
but wr iGiy" forgotten ~ rw~ imurh rl ..l
Ii'a-W1r H. some "l your gallant cIil r,ul-. vtu
were =" kIni IT. to let IL hny" The u-r II u,t
noat ia which /" gid" -w:irly over 'hr Juru..
Mates. Ma'u wc returned To tar shore, Gus
h"'rt7 We're brlnlmti of gratitude" to tl,,n IvI
tt.lr unparalleled kindness. W. r>l,u.i f..
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ZONES Oh; 81 our i."En. >rw. Nj i..lrr sc
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-06-16
CHICAGO & ALTON EXTENSION.
From the Mexico IntelIigencer.l

Engineer r. >tinson and party of ten. who
have been engaged six months past on the pro-
posed {. y a. extension survey, We're in the
city Yesterday en- rOute ia the general Office OF the
company ut Chicago The entire survey from
Mexico to Kansas CITY il cOmpletei, and MI.
SftnSnp and his assistants Will be engaged for n
mouth IN making NJ their maps and estimates for
the Office, after which time the company viii
determine what route IL will choose. Choice
will b" had in routes between those mapped out
by the Louisiana L Missouri river railroad COM
lainy and those lust surveyed bv engineers Sim
son ami Clinton The latter arc a. follows:
From Mcvico to Sturgeon along the line OF the
II. Louis & X. Z. road, thence by three. surveys
TO glasgow; the first line run LIng south of Rus
sell, Boone county, one and "a half miles; the
second bCroSs Fosters prairie. crossing the N.
Il. Il I. road .ne mile south of Highly; the third
across Fp>ter's prairie tw" miles south OF
Roanoke. IntcrSectinE the Al. X. Il T. road at
Highly. The Perchc and N0niteau streams and
hills are the difficult places m these routes.
West of the river the newly surveyed route
strikes the ola keokuk and K. G. road bed, fol-
lowing it substantially To Marshall, Saline
Brownsville and crossing the Lexington Branch
road at HiIgginavIllr, after which it follows the
township line between ~ an. 10 west TO Little
Blue country and on by Independence to Kansas
City, thus dividing three or four of the richest
counties IN Missouri, at present but poorly sup
Piled with railroad facilities. The survey has
been Under the immediate personal SUPERVISION
OF Mr.. Blackstone.