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NEWS OFTHE WEEK.
Foreign Grain Markets.

The Mark Lane Express says, speaking
generally: The appearance of all the cereals
is bulky, but the tendency of so much mois-
ture has been to develop the plant at the ex-
pense of the grain producing power, and APP
pearances do not favor the presumption of
more than bare average yield, at any rate as
regards wheat and barley. The supplies of
English wheat have been moderate, both in
the country markets and Mark Lane. Sales
were only practicable at one shilling to two
shillngs per quarter reduction, which grow
ers have accepted with manifest reluctance.
Foreign wheat has been coming to hand free
ly Trade having been Very dull, most of
this wheat has gone into store and an increase
in stocks will probably be apparent at the
end of the month. America, Russia and Ger
many have been the chief sources of supply
From the two countries first named we shah
receive heavy imports for some time. India
may also resume her prominent place in the
grain supplying trade. As regards trade,
there is very little change, but there has been
rather a stronger feeling as regards foreign
wheat at the reduced prices of last Monday,
which are two shillings per quarter lower on
the week. Inquiries being chiefly from coun
try millers. sales have been, to a great extent,
in retail way. Values have declined for all
varieties of cereal produce, now that the con
gress is definitely settled upon and in the
opinion of the corn trade, the influence of
politics has ceased as a factor in the course of
prices.
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Death of the Poet Bryant.

On the Goth of May Mr.. Bryant attend
ed the unwilling of the bust of Mazzini, at
Central Park and sat upon the platform two
hours with uncovered head. He returned to
the city with friend, and while ascending
the steps of his friends house he was seized
with ylrtigo On fell. striking the back of his
head on the stone steps. The shock was fatal.
Lingering mostly in a comatose state till June
18th he quietly passed away. William Cullan
Bryant was born in Cummington Massa-
chusetts, Nov. 8, 1894, and had reached the
great age of nearly 81 years. He had scarcely
reached his teens, when he diseased pre-
cOcious poetic genius, and wrote and published
poems which attracted considerable atten-
ton. At the age of 10 he wrote mis- famous
poem entitled "Thannatopsis, which for
touching sentiment, poetical grace and beauty
was never execlled by any of his later poems.
admirable as many of them were. He was
admitted to the bar In his native county, Berk-
shire, and opened law office In Great Bar
r1ngton. After few years, his literary tastes
predominated, he retired from the bar, went
to New York and engaged in literary pursuits.
In 1925 he became connected with the New
York Daily Evening Post, and soon acquired
controlling interest in the paper, he retained
his connection with it to the day of his death.
He published a number of volumes both of
prose and poetry, and stood in the first rank
of American authors. His was a pure life,
and in his whole career presented the best
type of cultured, high toned, personally
beloved American citizen.
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Ohio Republican state Convention.

The Republicans of Ohio held their
State Convention at Cincinnati on the 18th
inst. to put in nomination a State ticket to be
supported at the October election. William
White was nominated for Judge of the Su-
preme Court, Milton Barnes for Secretary of
Statei George Paul for Member of the Board
of Public Works. A platform was adopted Of
which the folowingis synopsis. The prin-
ciples of the Republican party "as written in
the history of the country" were reafflrmed.
Pledge unfaltering gratitude to the soldiers
who sacrificed so much for their country, in
due consideration to the widows and orphans
of deceased soldiers. Considers the financial
question disposed of, and not an issue in the
campaign. Commenting the conservative
spirit of the South in opposing the revolu-
tionary methods of Northern Democrats. Ad-
vocates tariff for revenue with incidental
protection. Favors appropriations for carry
ing on works on our public buildings. De-
nounces the Potter investigation as reyolu
tionary, and stigmatizes the present Demo
cratic Legislature of the State as of a danger
Gus character.
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Congressional Appropriations.

In the Civil Sundry appropriation bill
there were about 1900 amendments, increas-
ing its total from s16S47,77o, as granted by
the House, to nearly S21,O00000. Among
the items are the following amounts for pub
lie buildings in addition to the sums voted by
the House: For expenditure at Chicago Gin
cinnati and st. Louis, 500, 900 each Topeka,
Kansas, $4,000; Evansville, Ind, $4,000. To
commence the north wing of the partly COM
pIeted building for the States war and navy
departments, 100000. For the purchase of
the Freedman's bank building, Washington,
TO accommodate the department OF justice and
court of claims, S275,000. To erect build
ing for the bureau of printing and engraving
1891, 500. Deficiencies, postofice department
compensation of postmasters, 10000; 9TH
er DEFICIENCIES, 100000. Expenses of United
States courts, S25O,OO0. Chickasaw interest
claim, 1922, 900. To continue the Hot Springs
commission, S275,O00. To reimburse State
expenditure IN equipping and transporting
volunteers for service during the war of the
rebellion, S25O,000. Cost of United States
buildings, etc, of the Paris exposition, $40,
GOO
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went into secret session, and afterwards held
brief session with open doors. Orlando H.
Brewster, one OF the members of the LOUISIANA
electoral college In 1876, was examined brief.
ly touching his signing the certificates of
election. A communication from the Secretary
of State was received, declining ia behalf OF the
President to furnish letters or kilograms called
for by a resolution of the committee, purpor-
ting to come from the commissioners Wayne,
McVaeh and James FL. Hanlon.
SATURDAY, June 15.-The Potter COM
mittee had brief session. III. G. Clarke,
formerly secretary of Gov Kellogg, was ex-
amined as to the certificates OF the Louisiana
election, and the alleged forgery of signatures.
Nothing important or conclusive was elected.
Chairman Potter announced that he had re-
quested Senator Kellogg to appear before the
committee, but had received a verbal message
from him saying he could not comply with
the req uest at present
WASHINGTON, June, 17.-The Potter
investigating committee had short session.
III. G. Clark, private secretary of Gov. Kellogg
was cross examined by Mcmahon. The in.
vestigation was adjourned TIL Wednesday that
members of the COMMITTEES might be in the
House during the closing hours of he session
of Congress.
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How She Bounced Him.

THE course of true love never did run
smooth 7 wrote the great bond of bard, and all
history and all time and circumstance prove
the truth of the averment. plucky BRIDE
elect in Cincinnati the other day gave acmula-
tive evidence of the soundness of the reeondite
philosophy of the great poet. She was an in
telligent and respectable young lady, and was
engaged to be married, and made the discovery
that hef affianced was in the habit of drinking
and told him what she had learned. He prom
ised never to drink again and she forgave him.
The wedding day was subsequently set, and all
went well until the morning set for the per-
formance of the ceremony. During the inter
val he made his usual visits, and though he
drank at times, his betrothed never learnt of
his faithlessness until it was nearly too late to
punish him for it. They were standing side
by side, and moment more would have found
them man and wife, when he turned toward
her. and his tell-tale breath spoke of whisky.
When the minister propounded the usual ques-
tions to her. the response came family. No
In surprise the question was again asked, and
this time the response was clear and decisive,
No She then turned to her lover accused
him of drinking reminded him of his promise
to her, and said that man who would break
promise so solemly made could not be relied
upon, and she feared to trust her future to
such man. Expostulations and entreaties
were all in vain, and that little YES still re-
mains ursaid.
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andinn TROUBLES.

A Boise City dispatch gives the infor-
nation that the Piute Indians. four hundred
strong, have resolved to go upon the war
path. The settlers are leaving their homes
and fleeing to places of safety. Experienced
Indian lighters and frontiersmen believe that
there is a general uprising of all the tribes
aud scattered bands throughout Southern
Idaho and eastern Oregon, and that they viii
be able 10 muster at least 1000 warriors. The
prevailing opinion in Boise City Is that the
Indians viii concentrate in STEMS mountains,
and wiz either await the coming of troops or
divide into bands for raiding exposed settle
ments. Gen. Howard is moving his troops in
the direction of STEMS mountains
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Now for Cheap jet Jewelry.
Los Angeles Exnress.

While Prof. Cunning stood chatting in our
sanctum the other day he drew from his peck
eta little piece of hard. black substance. which
he presented for inspection, and asked what we
would call Ii. We guessed coal mo" he
said: that is what the man who discovered it
thought it was, but he was mistaken He
found il IN a thin ledge. cropping ont in a can
on. and he took this specimen out and sent il
TO me while / was lecturing up country He
wanted to know whether il was really coal. Ii
is jet-the very kind used for jewelry-and
worth 800 900 a tom / have returned from
locating the ledge with the disco er and he u
now working it. Continuing the subject, ne
EXPRESSED the opinion that the mineral resour-
ces of California have hardly found beginning
IN developments thus far. ProspectoTs and
miners have hitherto confined their attention
almost. exclusively to gold aud silver. neglect
ing the other valuable minerals. OF which there
Is . vast store in orr mountains. The profess
or made an examination of the on REGIONS OF
Ventura county, after lecturing in Santa Bag
bara, and he expresses an unqualified belief II
their richness in petroleum.
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THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
Investigating the Election of 1876 Under
the Potter observation-disclosures E. An
derson and Secretary sherman on the
Stand.

dersOn and Secretary sherman on the
stand. 1869
TUESDAY, June lie Stanley Matthews
having refused 10 appear before the committee
was subpmnoed, and chairman Potter read
letter addressed to Matthews to accompany
the subpoena, disclaiming any purpose TO in
torfere in any way with Mr.. Matthew'S duty
as Senator. James K. Anderson was then
recalled and examined at length. Exon
gresham Darrell of New Orleans, was called
and examined by Mr.. Mcmahon and gave the
names of the principle applicants for the posi-
ton of collector of the port of New Orleans
and testified at length in regard TO interviews
with the witness Anderson, and Senator Mat
thews. The former claimed to have important
letters in his hands from Matthews, and the
latter expressed bis entire willingness that
Anderson should produce all or any letters In
his hands written by him (Matthews). Mat
thews said to witness he was anxious to oblige
Anderson. g af
WEDNESDAY, June 12.--In the Potter
investigating committee Darrall of Louis
Ina was examined al great length He
testified as to the prominent part Anderson
had borne in the Louisiana election meetings:
about Anderson's threats to expose
Nash, Matthews and Others, and ruin them;
about Anderson's struggles for an executive
appointment. and recommendations of him
10 executive favor. Other witnesses were ex-
amined showing the busy activities
James E. Anderson III the Lousi ana eleofio
complications Darrall did not believe an
such letter was in existence as sthat elaine
by Anderson to have been written by John
Sherman
THURSDAY June 13.-The committee /
had brief secret session. The open session
was confined exclusively to an examination
of Gen. Smith, late appointment. clerk Of the
treasury department, touching letters that
passed between Anderson and Matthews
touching an executive appointment for the
former Gen. Butler subjected the witness to
9 searching erossexamination. Gen. Cox. OF
Ohio, objected TO Buffers course. and angry
words. passed between them The N tness
claimed the protection of the committed The
witness called ON the President to confer
about appointing Anderson % an Office The
former declined % see the latter, but did not
object the iattei's appointment to minor
Office y.
june, LITTLE sub committee of the
Potter investigating committee having re-
turned from Florida, the whole committee
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ralc RACK lstTER.

There's some one living la this town
(Maybe you know her name,
And maybe, SHOULD write 1t down,
Your own night prove the ssmel
Who, when v say, Mes good" will cry
Indeed! You thinks she's true,
But" very costtldentalls,
"You woulGa't-if you knewp
One says: "what pretty eitls go bys''
20 horrors you don1 think
Sol-Since we're you and L.
I'll saw herparents drink:
And she--weEl. well won't tell 1t out
Though I've no doubt liz true.
You think shn's nice and prhtty-but
You wouldE't ifyou knew
If one sings :sweetly, Hos she fats
Ifdressed in taste. What style!N
Supremely "szlgarn ali hnr hats,
Her dresses simply "yile1':
And when good Deacon BnSby failed
CA noble man and trust
She said, wheA we his lot heaYailed,
"You wouldn't, if you know!"
Let'those admire and love who can
This malcsj.breathing dame,
Who seems tS think prosperous man
Must surely be TO blame,
That beauty Is mark IL sin;
That goddess must be crime;
She sees butthieycs andJascals in
The heroeso of the tiJnet
Something she doesu'r hesitate
To tell us Ehat she knows.
And in nine. cases out OF eight
A lie is ALI 9he shows
For virtues sake, hops 10 find
One good old doctrine true,
Some heat feSf such l skauld not mird,
You wouldR't--if yen knew.
Kate CLARK IN Springfield HGSs } Republican,
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4 u,lliouDoi,ar Fire.

On the 18th inst, fire broke out in
one of the main buildings of the extensive
pork, slaughtering and curing establishment
of Charles H. Worth & Co. Summerville,
Mass. Owing to its highly indammable
character the flames spread rapidly, and all
save one building was destroyed Loss esti-
mated at between 100000 and 100000. Insur-
ance $4,000. The buildings constituted a
continuous chain of six in number, the two
main ones of brick, six stories high, covered
an area IF four acres. Five hundred men are
thrown out of employment. Cause of the fire
unknown.
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The Revolution a Failure.

The Galveston Neaos Eagle Pass spec
ial Of the nth inst, says: The Mexican gov
ernmcnS having discovered that Gen. McKin-
zie is On their soil with American troops,
has ordered Col. Muncio, falsely reported
dead, to take a hundred soldiers and go after
McKinzie. His troops being poorly mounted
it Is not expected he viii overtake Mckenzie
Gen. Naranagois expected to arrive at Piedras
Gegras in few days to assume command of
the department, vice Gen. Falcon, deceased.
The. general impression is that TIE revolution
is a failure
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Executive Appefntmenfs,

The President has nominated Reuben
z. Fentol., of New York, VIM l.. Groespeck,
of Ohio aad Francis A. Walker, OF Connect
cut, United States commissioners at the inter-
national nonstary conference; William Hay
den Edwards, OF the District of Columbia,
consul general at st. Petersburg Alexander
V. Perrin. of Kansas, United States consul at
Padong; e. Jefferds, United States attorney
for tue southern district of Mississippi post
massers-zF. s. Harding, of Hudson, Wis. ,
Peter Gaalin, Clearfeld, Pa; VIM. H. Clark,
at Ottawa, Kansas, John A. Eppstein, at
Bonneville, Mo. Also, Commands Richard
L. Law - be captain.
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The Re-Christening.
New York star.l


The newlv-baptized Park Avenue Hotel,
late the Women's Hotel, was formally opened
to the public in general, and the masculine
sex in particular. Yesterday afternoon. The
alterations required to adapt its new purpose
we're not quite completed, nevertheless, the
mere sight of trowsers and coat-tails, other
than those of Iiveried menials, was sufficient
to throw an air of worldliness over this once
exclusive feminine paradise. True, the bar
was not yet ready for business, the billiard
room still wore an expression of vacancy,
the cuspidors had not yet intruded, and the
b4rber's call of next" was as yet unheard:
but then to compensate in measure Tor
these Unnecessary comforts smoking was al
lowed, and no one seemed to be afraid of the
petticoat angels, who, to the number of some
fifty, are said to still float about the cor
ridors.
The necessary appurtenances to hotel
intruded for males will, however, be supplied
in few days, and then, all things consid-
cred. the Park Avenue will be one of the
most popular in the city. The bar, billiard,
and srnoking-rooms are on the left or Thirty
second street half of the ground floor. The
gentlemen's reception and reading rooms
and the barber-shop are to be on the OPP
posite side of the main entrance.
When the first dinner under the new
regime took place during the afternoon, all !
the invited male guests were seated at the |
main table, while the feminine boarders
took their by this time customary seats at
the cheerful side-tables. Macy of these
latter evidently expected that they would
be treated to poetic toasts and WITTY speeches
apropos of the occasion. They Lad, no
doubt, read or heard somewhere that these
.-aids to good digestion come with tine |
champagne, but as they found that the
beverage only introduced flow of reason
and no wit of soul, they one by one slowly
except a few who had evidently
made up their minds to remain to the last
probably as an heroic protest against the
charge Of Judge Hilton's plan. Whsn
plentiful supply OF cigars was served to the
enemy, however, and lighted with gusto,
they made one grand rush for the door, and
man was in sole possession Of the spacious
and handsome apartment.
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Robbery ana Attempted r,,rasr.

A Cairo, Ill.,, telegram Of the 18th. saws
James A. Abbott, Agent of Adams Express
Co, at Golconda was awakened BY four men
whe said they wanted him TO 60 to his store
for person. On entering his store hey de.
manded an $500 express package supposed to
be in Abbott's possession. TIE package had
not arrived, but they robbed Abbott of about
$40 he had on his person. Then three of them
forced him into Skin and. after proceeding
down the river q few miles, threw him into
the river, with the remark, dead men tell no
tales" Abbott fortunately reached shore, re.
turned and gave the alarm, which resulted I'M
The arrest Of 4 stranger supposed 20 be the.
one who remained on the shore. Three are
still at large,
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Cnhan Gratificat.on.

A Havana dispatch says: Spanish
troops led by Gen. Martenez Campos and
Capt. e;en. Jovellar, made triumphal entry
into tae city amid unbounded enthusiasm,
Cubans and spaniards uniting in fraternal
exhibition of joy. The streets were strewn
WITH palm leaves and flowers, and SPAWNED
by triumphal arches with Inscriptions to the
raciiers of Cuba. The municipality OF
Havana presented TO each general golden
laurel wreath,
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Theuexlcan Esevo,u.son Collapsed.

It issreported that Col. Algeria and $50
government troops attacked 200 revolutionists
under CARA Ayala, at a place called Los La
1rones, forty miles north of New Laredo,
Mexico, and aftera severe engagement COM
pletely routed them, making many prisoners
and capturing horses, arms, etc. Many are
reported killed and wounded on both sides,
but details are wanting. There was great re-
joicing in New Laredo on receipt of the above
news. The revolution is regarded as COM
plete failure i'm that section.
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Dreams.

Noon sunshine warns the canopy OF leaves,
Whose shadows flicker on the baby's face
And one who rocks the cradle fondlv weaves
wreath of fancies full of tender grace.
But who shall guess how fairer, sweeter far
Than our maturer thoughts are infant
dreams?
What brightness hlesses them OF sun and star
What music thrills of heavenly songs and
streamsi
What flowers OF wonderland and plumaged
birds,
What fair white meadows green and daisy
strown!
What loving language spoken without words,
What blissful prophecies of life unknown
The wreath OF fancy melts, the mothers eyes
Dwell on that face, and picture Paradise
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nrnrlierars Hnnr

Az Goldsborough, N. c., On the 14th
inst Noah Cherry Harris Atkinson and
Robt Thompson, colored, murderers of the
Worlnley family, were executed in the pres
ence of six hundred people. They proclaim
cd their innocence to the last, and were very
defent and bitter towards the prosecu-
ting attorneys. The neeks of Cherry and
Atkinson were broken, aud Thompson
straagled to death.
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arooK,yu wrtaue Acrtaeut.

On the t4th inst, while the workmen
on sue Brooklyn bridge were lowering into
place one of the large cables, thetackiing at the
anchorage of the New York side parted,
and Thomas Blake. and Henry Supple were
killed, and Peter Arhegh and James McGrath
were dangerously hurt.
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Attempted Bank Robbery.

A New York telegram of June 10th,
says, an attempt was made early this morn
ing to blow open the safes of Irving National
b2nk, 2S7 Greenwich street. A pratrolman
pounded the-door of the office of Meeklen 81
Brother, brokers, in the basement under the
bank building open and inside was found a
complete kit of burglars tools. One of the
two safes had been blown partly open, but the
thieves were frightened and fed.
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Buried by Failing walls.

IL she city Of Rochester, n. T., on the
18th Inst., the walls of two large brick stores
fell with a terrible crash, burying
number of people in the ruins. Four were
recovered alive but badly injured. One ofth
buildings was occupied by Graves candy fac
tory, the other by the United States express
company, printing offices, etc. The express
employees all escaped Col, w. II Smith,
was seriously injured. 49, ,
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After IiIictt DisGfIIers.

The commissioners of internal revenue,
under date Of Washington, June nth, teles
graphed the collector at Montgomery, Ala,
authorizing him to imploy 16 men for Is days
for tn purpose of arresting Illicit distillers
who have refuge at Edwardsville, Coleburn
county. The commissioner says the leniency
extended was with the expectation violations
If Law would cease. / now desire that the
law shall take its course against all offenders.