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Gen. Lawrence's Duel.

DIVORCE SUIT FOLLOWING HIS ATTEMPT TO
PUNISH HIS WIFES SEDUCER
A special dispatch to the New York World
from Newport, August %, says: Gen. Albert
Gallatin Lawrence the son Of William Beach
his vile Eva, the widow of an officer in the
regular army, killed during the war. Gen.
Lawrence Lay @ alleges her adultery with one Van
den Nest, formerly secretary of the Belgian
legation at Washington. Mrs. Lawrence has
left her husband and gone to Europe, where
Gen; Lawrence e some time ago had hostile
was exchanged without effect.
Concerning the duel and the whole matter
which led to it, SO many erroneous reports
stated, After the death of Capt. Kingsbury,
his widow went into seclusion from society
with her infant son. Her husbands affairs had
been !9ts mt lntrusted to Gen. Burnside, who was
When Mrs. Kingsbury threw of her
mourning she met Gen. Lawrence, and they
is little girl. Mr.. Amedee van den Nest
was introduced to Gen. Lawrences family
some time after the marriage. and became
The absences OF General Lawrence from Wash
ingtOn were at times prolonged. He was sent
out on two or three Indian commissions, and
reached him that Van den Nest had been par
ticularly attentive to bis wife. He is said to
have demonstrated with her, and to have re-
was sent by the United States government on
some business which detained him from home
many days, and On his return he was informed
that the secretary had continued his attentions.
Finally the evidence came to his knowledge
on which he is now seeking divorce, and
he sent challenge to Van den Nest, which
was accepted. The duel was arranged to take
place on the border between Belgium and HOl-
land. When General Lawrence sailed for
Europe, MIR. James Gordon Bennett and Mr.
Carroll Livingston, of New York, were both i'm
Paris, and were consulted by him. It is re
ported that both went with him to the meeting.
Mr.. Livingston certainly did. Van den Nest re-
fused to fight at a less distance than Is PAGES,
though Gen. Lawrence demanded Is. Van den
Nests seconds begged for even longer dis.
tance, but it was refused them. Mr.. Livings-
ton paced off the Is PAGES and Van den Nest
complained that he took too short steps. The
conditions further exacted on his behalf were
that but one shot should be exchanged. This
Gen. Lawrence objected to, but without avail
Gen. Lawrence on account OF an injury re-
ceived in the army, which partially disabled
his arm, was allowed the drop shot, instead
of being compelled to raise his pistol from his
side at the word. Both fired at the signal, Van
den Nest in the air. Gen. Lawrence endeay-
ored heartily to hit his antagonist, but missed,
and was much chagrined at the condition al,
lowing only one exchange OF shots.
Since Mrs. Lawrence's departure to Europe
She has written to her son, Young Kiugsbury,
now lad of l6 to join her abroad, but he re.
fuses to do so.
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The Markets.

BALTIMORE, August 24.-virgnia SKIES, de-
ferred, ~; do. consolidated, "a; do. second
series, 2sa; DO. PAST due coupons, 7s7S bid to-day
.BALTlM0KE. August 24:-Cotton quiet and
steady-miodling, 114a12. Flour steady and un-
changed: Wheat, southern nrm and higher; west
ern active. strong and bigher-southern red,
prime. GOAL. .o5; DO; amber. lo6al; o9; No:
Pennsylvania RED, l. 094; No. western winter
red. spot, August and September, LOB; October
1:o9h. Corn, southern firm; western firm and
western mixed. spot and August. Goas: Sspts8 S
shade 6Imer.sOsthsTn; s6ass western white. -
Bye quiet and and steady, 6oae4. Hay dull and m un-
Butter frm. choice western. I5aIe. PetrsIs1m
quist-Esnn@sd, @ 10 LOS; g. crude. 9; Coffee firm ana
4, csiptsonouro $500 goo; wheat, I4s, 600; corn.
Is Coo; Qo cas-, aHS, S'UO Shipments-wheat, sS 600:
corn; lGo,S Soo. freights to Liverpool per steamer
NE%W % xoRK; s6o, August 24.-stocks duh. Money,
40 &oVernmaan;,s E;acaaLge. long. 1Ss; short,
NEW H0Rk, August 24-Fiour quiet and
steany. Wneaf, spring dull and nOminally un.
changed; winter quiet and steady. Corn a shade
lower And modeixi viy active.
1907 8, 1O6A; n,w fses 1O74. Illinois Oentral
eAA' new Jert y Central, "a.
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A Manure Nuisance.

Editor Star:-Frequent appeals have been
made to the health Office and to the District
Commissioners by the citizens living in the
vicinity OF James Creek canal and the Arsenal
grounds for an order 10 prevent manure spec
refuse matter, such as gutter scrapings, sewer
contents, night-soil, stable sweepings, &c, Sc,
on the banks OF that canal, where il lays weeks
and months before il is shipped off down
stream. The atmosphere is heavy with the
fumes OF these manure heaps. aud no relief
as yet has been given. In view of the APP
proach OF the yellow fever, and its possible
presence in this city al no distant day, does il
not seem that the low marshy grounds near
our river front should be freed from such in
fuences as heated manure heaps, containing
thousands of cart as describedP y
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FOUL SEWAGE IN PHILADELPHIA.-The
Philadelphia (Penna.) Record of August Y,
says" The death of Henry Armitt Brown is
attributed to nothing more nor less than de-
fective sewage. Statements have appeared
that his ailment typhoid fever. was the result
OF cold contracted at the Valley Forge Gen.
tennial, but mere cold would never produce
that disease. The dire effects of sewage gas
have become so terrible that Prof Gross and
other eminent physicians have protested 60
the city authorities urging upon them the
absolute necessity for some radical change In
the present system of underground drainage
Prof. Gross and others some time AGO ad
dressed a letter to the councils, calling atten :
tion to these defects in the system of sewage
and lis terrible results on the health of fhe
community. This letter was referred to a
committee, and from its deliberations eman-
ated proposal to appropriate 8, 600 TO be ex-
pended In examining the sewage systems of
the principal cities of Europe. Assuch a prop
osltlon was looked on as pretext for Iunket-
ing expedition for the chief engineer and sur
veyor, The councils refused to indorse it, and
mat was the last heard of the subject Of city
sewage: Prof Gross said, the other evening
In talking on this subject, there is young
man now dying from the effects Of defective
sewage, referring to Henry Armitt Brown.
Despite his iron constitution, which was shown
by his long struggle with the disease, the most
Skillful medical attendance, and all that low
ing friends could do, Henry Armiu Brown
Succumbed TO the disease
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An Excellent RecIpe.

Editor S.ur:-About this time last wear (,r
perhaps year before laSt) you published a
recipe for making excellent tomato catsup
very quickly. The ladies OF my family fol-
lowed it with great satisfaction, but on looking
Tor Il this year, il cannot be found. Will You
kindly republish il. +.
Washington, August 81, ISIS.
The following is the recipe:
Tomato CdpSup-To a half bushel of toma-
toes add one quart of pure cider vinegar, one
pound OF salt, quarter pound of black pepper,
two ounces OF Cayenne pepper, qu Irter of a
pound of alSpice, one ounce of cloves half a
pound of mustard, twenty cloves of garlic,
minced fine, six good sized onions two pounds
of brown sugar, and a handful of peach leaves,
the black pepper, allspice and cloves to be in
grain. Boil this mass for three hours, con
Stanty stirring TO keep from burning, using a
hard wood stick or paddle for the purpose.
When cool, strain il through a fine sieve and
bottle for use. Ii will improve by age and
create and give zest TO appetite almost under
fna ril of
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THE POTTER COMMITTEE.
Another New Orleans Wtfness

NEW YORK, August A-The Potter com.
mlttee continued its investigation to-day. J.
X. Alcee Gautheaux, of New Orleans, who had
charge OF the registration bureau i'm 1874, ties.
number OF fraudulent registrations i'm New
Orleans, amounted to 1900, and affidavits had
been made against 9,400. Witness said that
many OF the republican supervisors of cleo
tions and registers were now residents. fugi-
tiveS from justice and in several cases were
under Indictment. Witness said he had con
versation with Judge Dibble, who made the
remark that he and Burke were foolish to
work for the democracy. for if they had ma.
J0rlty OF twenty thousand they would he
counted ont by the returning board ~
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SARATOGA Races.

,,sAd SARATOGA, n. Y. August 2.-The first race,
three, quarters Of a mile, was won by Lady
DARBY, Alleuveni second, Loiterer third.
Time: 1:l6A.
The second race, free handicap for three
year OldS, one mile and three-quarters was
won by Danichef, Pilot second, Bertha Sd.
Time; 3:0SH
The third race, one mile and quarter. was
easily won by Parole. beating Hattie F. Time !:
2H.
The fourth race, one mile was won by Nan.
ME H., n: J: Higgins second, and Owens third.
Time: l:45A. -
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Orr MEXICAN NEIGHBORS.
WhAf THAI TH.ir,lx

NEW YORK, August PA letter from the
City OF Mexico, August Sd, says the Mexican
secretary of war, Gen. Gonzales, has no ap-
prehenslons OF trouble between his country
and the United States. He thinks, however.
that the United States is unreasonable i'm in-
sisting on Mexico preventing all Indians from
crossing into. their territory, as the United
States have shown their inability to prevent
or are wilfuly careless in allowing Escobedo
and his men to cross into Mexico with the
ayowed purpose of shedding blood.
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a .TOh far Gohen-

Editor Stdr:--I see by THE STAR that the
health officer is cleaning up so as To show a
bold front to the yellow fever. This is we'll
and encourages me TO ask you TO call his at
tention to the "sad remains" of the once
classic Slash Run, which had its being on
square l56, Just back of the Miner school
building. Here frogs. Stinks chills and mos
quitces do hold high revel and wait for school
TO take in when no doubt they will make
was complained OF just before the old admin
istration went out: was decided a nuisance
but held that the owner could not be called on
TO abate it, because the city allowed the water
to run on to the square. | fail to see much
justice in the course OF reasoning and in this
view OF the case is still held, which / very
much doubt, would suggest that some one
Cohen perhaps, be detailed 10 hold an um breIla
over il. MOORE
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BISHOP kEANE'S CONsECRATION.-The Rich
mond Dispatch of Yesterday says: Archbishop
Gibbons and Rev. Father Kean6, the bishop
elect, arrived in the city yesterday. Bishop
Gross, OF Savannah, has been here for some
days. The other bishops who will arrive in
time for the ceremonies are Bishop Lynch, of
Charleston, who will deliver the discourse on
the occasion of the conservation; Bishop
Moore, OF st. Augustine, Fla, and Bishop Fo.
ley. OF Chicago. Bishop Quinland, of Mobile,
Ala, will be present unless the presence of
the yellow fever should keep him at home
Bishop Becker, of Wilmington, Del, aud
Bishop Corrigon, Of New York, were to have
been here, but have been unavodably pre-
vented. During the ceremonies the bishop
elect will occupy St. Joseph's altar on the
west side of the cathedral. Father Walter,
pastor OF st. Patricks church, Washington,
and the former assistant of Father Keane
will be assistant priest; Father Van de Vyver,
of Harper's Ferry, deacon; Rev. DR.. -OCon.
nell, Sub-deacOn; while the Rev. Mark S.
Gross, brother to Bishop Gross, will be as
sistant to the bishOp-elect. Father McCullan,
OF St Mary'S seminary, Baltimore will Off
ciate as master of ceremonies. Father Wal
ter. of Washington, will arrive to-day, and
will be met at the boat by delegation OF gen
tlemen, and escorted to the bishops house in
q carriage drawn by four white horses. Rev.
P. F.. Healey president of Georgetown col
lege, is expected to be present, and will be the
guest OF Mrs. VIM. Allen.
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WHY Is IT that medical societies will not
permit their members to advertise? If man
is skillful; has spent time and money to pre-
pare himself to serve the people, is it a crime
for him to let the people know it? If he has
talent talent and skin, should he bury them at the
d1ctatlon of the medical societies? Isn't it a
device of the old practitioners to keep the
young fry Oft the track? A merchant adver-
tIses his wares, and can't prosper unless he
does. Old merchants would, were it in their
power, prevent all young merchants from ad-
vertlSlng their wares. The old merchants
have grown up with the country and have be-
come acquainted during long business Ca
reer, and knew that customers would never
think Of going to the new stores unless their
attention was drawn to the same through the
newspapers. The medical societies even 20 so
far as to expel member who persists in push
Ing his business by advertising. They say it is
not professional to advertise; Who made it
unprofessional? Was there any selfishness
about 1t? We do not want to interfere with
the medical societies, for they have an un-
doubted right to conduct their affairs in their
own way, but we would be glad to receive
some light upon this subject. II a man is tho
roughly educated and skfllful why is it unpro-
fessiOnal to acquaint the people with the facts
through the paperS?-l ZdneSuiWe Cburier.
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Coal OIL CoMB1NATIoN.-A large meeting
OF the coal oil producers was held at Bradford.
Pa. yesterday, at which it was announced
that majority OF all the producers of that
region have already signed contract which
is designed to place the selling and shipping
OF nearly the entire oil product under the con
troll of the Producers Association and break
up the Standard on Company monopoly,
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CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS YESTERDAY.
Fifth Alabama district, Thomas vii. .ln.,
democrat; 4th North Carolina, Joseph J. D,-
Wis, democrat; lst South Carolina, JOsep "A :
Rainy, colOred, republican; 9TH Michighu, A.
M. Croker, democrat; lst North Carolina
district, Hon. Joseph !, Martin, republican,
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The Indian Agency Frauds.

NEW YORK, August Alt is stated that the
defraudlng Indian Agent, Livingstone, is to
be Immediately proceeded against by the gov
eminent for his stealings. His friends defy
control any jury or federal officials in Yank-
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Two BROTHERS HANGED.-Two br ..bers
John and Levi Locklear, and Pompey A. lsfer'
day, colored confederate, were hung az Rem.
nettsville, n. c., yesterday, for the muri ,r of
last. They made no confession, and met leir
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THE FUNNIEST SOMNAMBULIST to date is the
HeIkimer county (N.Y.) lover, who rose from
his bed one night recently and walked mile
his lady. She and her mother were about re-
tiring for the night when they answered his
knock. In aStOniShment they conducted hIm
to chamber, receiving his explanations in
the morning. and procuring more suitable
clothing for his return trip.
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The M. II. Semi.CentenniaI Camp
Meeting,

Especial Correspondence OF The S.ar.I
JACksoN's WOODS, A. A. Co.. Md, August
2ith, lS7S.-There was large attendance YES
terday on the ground; MANY people from the
surrounding country and d number from Bal.
timore and Washington arriving.
Yesterday morning the services at the stand
were conducted by Rev. j. b. Walker, of Ohio
corresponding secretary of the General Board
OF Education of the nj. p. church, who took
fOr his text Matthews. iX chapter. the last three
verses, his theme being The harvest and the
reaperS." This was regarded by many as a
unique sermon, his illustrations being very
qualnf, ,and il will long be remembered even by
the casual listener. He urged strongly the
ministry and laity TO instil into the minds of
children the truths of the gospel ere they are
hardened to sin. Before taking the text he
spoke OF the Western Maryland College as In
better condition than ever before. IL is gov
erned by seven perSonS-four clergymen and
three laymen-and has assisted sixty to sew
enty candidates for the ministry. One layman
young man for the ministry if he would find
him the proper person. He spoke mostly on
the subject of education, and what was being
done by colleges In sending out young men pre-
pared TO preach the gospel. Rev. j. L. Ward
native of Washington, is president OF this
college. Rev. DIR. Murray followed in some
appropriate remarks.
AT the afternoon service Rev. Mr. Trout, of
East Washington, preached from Rev. XII, IS
" The Kingdoms OF the world are becoming the
Kingdoms of our Lord and His Christ and He
shall reign forever and ever. He was fol
lowed by Rev. w. 5. Hammond, formerly OF
Washington, in an eXhOrtatiOn.
At the evening service the preaching was
by Rev. s. b. Treadway, from Matthew vii, n
and %; and he wound up with strong ex-
hortation, and on the invitation being given
numbers presented themselves at the altar
and there were several conversions
There was some alarm in the camp about
O'Clock this morning, caused by two drunken
men ringing the large bell, but the police
drove them from the ground.
Ii Is expected that il the weather Is favorable
there will be a large attendance on Sunday,
and the campers are making preparations
therefor. The boarding tent is being prepared
for the crowd, and there will not be the same
cause OF complaint as on last Sunday, for the
booth will be opened when there are intermis-
SiOns during the service.
The last service, il is understood will be at
10 o'clock on Monday morning, but il is not
unlikely that other meetings will 5e held dur.
ing the day. e.
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A NEGRO PoIsONER HUNG.-Robert Mitch.
ell, cOlored, was hung at Union Springs, Ala,
yesterday, for poisoning his grandmother and
step-grandfather, in April, 1877. At least ten
thousand negroes witnessed the execution.
He had made confessions several times before
to-day, but on the scaffOld he prOfeSsed his in
n0cence, declared himself ready to die, and
asked al TO meet him in Heaven.
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AT THE TROTTING RACES AT HARTFORD
yesterday, in the 2:26 class Bateman was the the
winner; best time 2:22. In the 40 class Albe.
marie was the winner; best time 2:l9. Great
interest centered in the trial of speed bv
haruS, and also In the trials of Edwin Forrest.
Rarus trotted the fastest Three SUCCESSIVE
heats were trOtted-2:l5, 2:l3% and 2:I3N
Each Eaeh heat At. was trotted through without
purse of 81 500 if three heats AVERAGED Sis or q
under, and $500 extra If 2:4 was beaten. Ed
WIN Forrest only trotted two heats: time.
2M{5, 22a5 2u6; Hopeful trotted half a mile in
very great '"' ~''-'' " -
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
A New Russian Loan,

ST. PETERSBURG, August 2i.-A new five
per cent. loan of 2o0,001,000 rOuoles is an
nCunced. The issue price is &c. Tne Russian
Imperial Bank undertakes to issue the loan.
London Threatened with q Storm,
LONDON, August 2l-The weather is wet
this morning. There are indications that a
heavy STORM is approaching.
u. s. Bonds Abroad,
LONDON. August 2i.-The Times, in its finan
clal article, says: There was considerable de-
mand Tor short loans on Friday, which is said
TO be IN connection with purchases of United
States bonds for EXPORT.
A Prophet Killed.
ROME, August 2f.-LaZZaretti. the fanatic of
GrOSeto, who proclaimed himself prophet and
was killed at the head of 5000 followers, first
fired upon the gendarmeS after they had been
ordered to disperSe.
Stubborn City Authorities.
PESTH. August 2i.-The city authorities
have refused to execute military order max
ing requisitiOn for 500 wagons.
Wants Three Days Grace.
RAGUSA, August 24-It is stated that the
Turkish commander of Pod dgoritZ has re-
queSted the Prince of Montenegro to wait
three days before commencing hostilitieS in
order TO enable him to obtain instructions
from COnstantinOple. The prince has granted
the delay.
Trouble Between Turkey and Aus.
tria.
LONDON, August 2.-The DeaItsche Zeitura1
announces that differences have arisen be.
tween the Porte and Austria of nature to re.
tard the conclusion of a convention.
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NEW YORK NOTES.

New YORK, August 24.-The suspension of
Dawson & Jones' bankers and brokers' was
announced at the Stock Exchange this morn
ing. The failure is understood to have been
caused by the decline in stocks. The firm has
no contracts outstanding at the board.
Condition of the Banks,
The weekly statement of the New York CITY
banks show the following changes: Loans
increase. ',43S, 800; specie decrease. S57l Ha .
legaltenders decrease, S4l9,6OO; deposits de
crease 81, 5000; circulation decrease, S9OOO0
reserve decrease, $542, ,050. The banks now
hold Sl9,toO,i15 in excess of legal requirements.
Extension Of Contract,
The freight contract between the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company and Union Pacific
railroad, which would have terminated on the
last day OF this month, has been extended for
sixty days on the same basis
Leete's Insanity.
John E. Leete is confined in BloomingdaIe
asylum and is still suffering acutely and re
fuses to take nOuriSnment, bat the DhySician
says he will recover in few weeks
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OUR SOUTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON-Dis-
patches have been received at the Navy de-
partment from Rear Admiral E. T. Nichols,
commanding the south Atlantic station. They
bear date Rio Janeir0, July 18th. on board the
OF bilious remittent fever, the health of the
crews of the Hartford, Essex and Guard was
pretty fair. The admiral himself had been
sick. but had recovered. There was no epi-
demic disease in the squadron nor any indica-
tiOns of any. The trial of paymaster's clerk
Alvin X. Reed, for defalcatiOn, had been con.
cluded and the proceedings forwarded to the
department for revision.
Ten BROECK's RACING DAYS OvER.-The
LOrlilards have swept the platter, and will do
SO as LONG, as they can bring such stables of
Llgh bred youngsters and tried aged ones to
lace the starter. The rivalry and betting be.
tween the two brothers is very great i'm fact,
they say that they appreciate victory over
eaeh i other far more than success as against
outsiders. For the cups and purse distance
races T: !.oriilards Parole heads the list in the
east, while the Duke of Magenta, owned by
George, is SO far superior to any three year Old
In The west that it thoroughly s0laceS his pOpu-
lar owner for Ochiltree's non appearance The
clever correspondent of the Spirit OF the Time
gives the merits of the tWO-year Olds and
aWs ris the first place to the last of the Lex
ingtonS, Uncas, full brother to Wanderer,
but still Harold has beaten him once, and the:
honOrs. so far, are even. but the LexingtOns
improve SO with age that it is but fair to pre-
he will leave Harold far in the rear. p LOrfl-
lard'S three, Parole, Spartan and Uncas, and
the two of his brother George Duke of Ma
genta and Harold, would make noble stable
winner, Day Star, and the great Himyar, with
Leveller and Solici' or. be added, England
would find it a difficult task to wrest prize
from them. OF course. Ten Broeck's racing
sound in wind, limb and bOdy.-[ Louisville
Courler-JOur7aH.
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THE SUBSCRIPTIONS to the four per cent. loan
TO-DAY amounted to S653,9O0.

CONSULAR APPOINTMENT.-The President
today appointed Henry Dlthmar. of New
York, to be consul at BreSlau, Germany.