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The New York herald., 1878-02-28
FELLED WITH A STONE.

A coLoRED METHODIST MINISTER ASSAULTED
BY UNKNOWN PERSONS CHARGES AGAINST A
PREACHER.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Feb. 81, 1878.
A deadly assault made hero last night upon
Rev. j. H. A. johnson, presiding elder of This circuit
and minister IN charge OF Mount Moriah African
Methodist Episcopal Church. Ho was engaged at the
time In his paror In invcs yatnR charges OF i'm
moral conduct preferred against Rev. Richard Niles,
pastor Of another colored church near Annapolis.
Whilst tho minister was writing at HIS desk u stono
came crushing through the window, carrying away
six ol eight panes OF glass; and iclIed him
less 10 the floor. He received o wound inch In
length and half inch depth over tho left
eve, but IL is not considered fatal. Tho pastor
IS an educated man, and has tho respect OF all tho
whites OF the community who know him. The decd
IS thought have been done by two colOred porsons
VINO were at enmity with him account Ut some
church difficulties The white people OF the pluce
express great Indignation over the assault.
MILES NOT TO PRKAcn
The committee subsequently found the Rev. Rich
ard Milos sufficiently implicated US to cause his
pouslon from ministerial functions Til Conference
meets, wncn Ee will be formally tried. Although a
married man, Miles, aged about twenty hve years.
charged with maintninlng criminal intimucies with
ono or moro members OF his iock.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
vIRGINIA's DEBT.
GOVERNOR HOLIDAY vEToEs THE BILL vIR-
TUALLy REPuDIATINo THE STATE BONDS.

GOVERNOR HOLIDAY vEToEs THE BILL vIR-
TUALLY REGULATING THE STATE BONDS.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 27, 1878.
Governor Holiday to-day vetoed tho bill imposing
taxes real ana personal property for governmental
and free school purposes and TO pay interest the
public debt known the Barbour Tax BILL
In his message, giving the reasons for
the veto. the Governor says:-"when I road
TIC clauses by themselves can como to but one con-
clusion-nameiy, that they are both unjust and un-
constitutional" He devotes considerable space 10
discussing the bill In DETAIL and maintains that II 10
right TO support the governments bot 10 the public
schools, BIO denies that the Legislature is bound TO
support the Tree school system the expense Of the
Sistos creditors either by the necessity OF her lie
the command OF her organic law.
THE DEBT SACRED OBLIGATION.
In relation to the debt clause tho Gov.rnor says
"Nor how tho nitn clause brings any relief
l am not aware Of any power In tho Legislature TO
take away force the creditors 10 compromise
legal rights, and II II had, would It bo any soIace
AFTER having In this very act taken away tnose rights
TO tell them It Is only douo with purpose to secure
an adjustment ot their debty Is there any better
than now 10 carry out that purpose This bill
does not hslp to that end. am sorry to say
pence In H. It's proclamation oi war against those
70 whom we ure Ia debt II Is array OF the will Of
the Legislature against the rights creditors
der the consttution-the constitution OF that State
we nave sworn 10 support Inore - tribunal 10 de-
cide that issue beyond tho State; thero is another
constitution, 10 obey which, US the supreme law,
oaihs equally 6nd us. Under ITS provisions Ihore II
also u tribunal 10 which there - appeal These
have both spoken. Why seek them again, oven
though sure Of efIecting reward when we try
adjustment which Will bring peace without
loss ol time or crcdLf That debt was que when irse
schools were scarcely, AZ all thought 0i ~ system
IN the State, justly and honestly full consid
GRAFTON. Since the war, aud before the
stiiuti was adopted It was tour times &C.
knowledEed, and directly or indirectly promises
charge OF its repudiution most ndis snantly spurnsd
by an almost II not quite, unanimous vote OF Legis
luturc composed OF OF the old regime among the
abest best aud truest who grew upon Virginia SOIL
ana Whatever may De said Of those who framed the
constitution, n viii not be denied that II adopted
by the people of the State. viii cast
Stigma upon those men by saying thut they woro
seeds OF reputation in The organic law The fruits OF
which they proposed thereafter 10 gather"
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Professor o. c. Marsh, OF Yale College. is At the
Buckingham. Judge II. d. Rice, Of Maine; Smith NJ.
Weed. OF Platsburg, N ", ana DR.. John r. Gray, OF
Utica, At tho Fifth Avenue General John b.
Frisbie, Of California, Is at the Windsor J. II. Mil
lard, OF Omaha. IS at The ST. Nicholas Benjamin L.
Hewitt, Commissioner Of Fisheries OF Pennsyivauia,
and Frank Mclaughlin, OF Phiadelpha, at the st.
James Robert Lenox Banks, Of Albany, 10 at the
Clarendon. Lieutenant Bortoio Noyss, United States
Navy, is at the Metropolitan Judge +. H. Grsndiu.
OF Mobile, Is at tho New York Lieutenant Colonel
Walker, of Canada, Is at the Brevoort Judge Il. q
Kattel OF Bin ghamton, 10 ut the Astor.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
A SAD SUICIDE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HRRALp.l


CLrvELASD, Ohio. Feb. q, 1873.
A gentleman passing along the lake shore in the
eastern suburbs Of the CITY this afternoon upon
= lady's hat lying on the beach In which Was Q
card marked "Mra J. 8. A. Rome" The idea Of
suicide entered his mind, and he went to
tho waters edge, whore he saw tho body of
alady close to Ice cake. and In few feet depth
Of water He called assistance, and the body was re-
moved and identified that Of the WHO Of tho asso
cats and literary editor OF the Cleveland Herald Her
husband was imm mediateiy notified and had the body
removed to his residepce The deceased lady
iortyHve years OF age and Tor years been afflicted
with seasons OF melancholy In which she
imagined horsen q burden TO her friends Only
few days ago IN an apparently halt joking manner
she threatened TO MAKE way with herself, but
imagined she terribly in earnest To-day being
pleasant overhead aud dry undsrfool she
q walk unattended and the next heard Of her the
news OF her death. Mr.. Rone has boon engaged on
the Herald for years. and tho family held the
greatest respect In this community
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
A MURDER FOR MONEY.

TRIAL OF SAMUEL sTfISDURoH ron KILLING
JACOB s. pARxER-rEsrIMosY FOR TIE
JonysrowS n. Y, Feb q, 1878.
The testimony In the trial OF Samuel Stsinburgh for
the murder Of jacob s. Parker, OF Nina
vile, Montgomery county, near Amsterdam,
on tho morning OF the 18Th OF Novem-
Der last, commenced at tho Court House,
Fonda. at niue O'Clock A. NJ to-day Dstrct Attorney
Dunkei opened for tho people, alter which twenysix
witnesses were examined the part OF the prosecu-
tion The most important testimony Is as ioliows:-
7. II b. Crane, teller OF tho First National Bank
Amsterdam, testified 10 Parker presenting u check
ut tho bank on Saturday, November II, on which
he received 500 In cash.
William p. Dorm tesnaod Keep a restaurant in
Amsterdam; Parker and the prisoner were In my
place; the prisoner wont out first and iol-
lowed by Parker; this was about twenty minutes
past eleven p. N.
Robert Wood saw both together, standing near
Dorns saloon, between eleven and Twelve O'Clock
Lewis Coonrod testified IL am a switch tender
the New York Central Raroad; know tho prisoner;
o'clock on the night Of the murder going east on the
railroad track
Frank Bradt tsstiaed 10 seeing the prisoner and
Parker together going eastward tho railroad track
about twenty minutes 70 twelve r. ~ he talked with
the prisoner pnd heard him tell Parker that he would
take him u0wn TO some girls' houses
Thomas Cotton testified 10 seeing the prisoner and
stranger together on the railroad track, near tho
freight depot a. twenty minutes past twelve O'clock
they were gong eastward
Dav1d Doun0ly testued:-I was al kosS Grove
Sunday afternoon picking up nuts aud discovered
lying on his back with a large stone covering
head; went and notified my mother and the Coroner.
THH ARREsr--BLoODY cLorHEs
Onicer jeremiah Sweeney esti1ed:-l arrested the
prisoner on the Sunday following the murder anu
took hlm TO the lookup, where showed him tho bo0y
and asked II ne knew IT he said "No;' had not told
him why he was arrested; l searched him ana found
$3S a. seven i've and two dollar bill ana the balance
In silver; discovered blood STAINS shirt front
and clothes, ana asked how lhoy there; he said
II was not blood; then asked how the blood came
on the money. aud nc replica that Il from PAIR
OF red overss ne wore; asked how the blood came
on his shoes; he replied that there blood
there, and II there was he might give II mp; no was
about twothrds drunk
SUDDEN FINANCIAL CHANGE.
William Tholnas testified to the prisoner being at
his house on Saturday, caangng his shirt and pants
ana paying ior his washing. and. with two five
pieces ia his hand, suid, THAT Is ali tho money
have;' ON SUNDAY he returned, and his clothes were
dirty and no wanted another change; noticed what
thought to DO blood STAINS on his Shirt told him
that he mad no clean shr, aud then he offered buy
one OF NINE, taking from his pocket large roll OF
bnls-ali hvss; asked nim where he got SO mucn
money; be said I'll have been saving II up, knowing
there was hard winter coming"
Tho case Tor tho defence vii ba continued to-
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
FRANK LESLIE INDICTED.

PMLAnELPuIA, Feb. 27, 1878.
The Grand Jury had before thom to-day the
charges Of W. W. wsigley against Frank Lsslie tho
wsliknown publisher Of New York, and found truo
bill against tho iattsr for libel. ME wegley and Mr..
Leslie partners in centennial enterprise, during
which thcy had misun derstan nding Charges ard
crim,ustions tho result, and Mr. weglcys char.
actor was assailsd IN OF the publications OF Mr..
Loslie.
During the year 1877 Mr. Weicley visited Lake
George. where ne WAS arrested At the insgation Of
MI. Leslie ana temporarily confined In prison. In
tngton, aud, he passed through this city on his
return, ho was arrested on . writ Tor libel, Mr..
Wogley claiming damages IN tho sum OF $4,000.
Mr. Leslie constrained 70 remain In this city
night he failed to lnd the required bail Tho fol-
loving day hearing OF tho had. and he gave
bail his appearance At court Colonel Joseph Tatias
becoming his surety
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
FLOODS IN CALIFORNIA.

SAN Francisco, Feb. q, 1878.
tits reported that the village of Isetou on Andrews
Island, In the delta Of tho Sacramento River, was
swept away last night in consequence Of tho pressure
OF water brought upon tho evees by the cutting ofhe
dykes on Grand Island, Just tho Reports
are continually coming Of disaster by The food In Tho
Sacramento Valley. The water tho whole face
OF tho country, and the destruction Of property from
Colusa To tho mouth Of tho rivor already
ST. 600, OO0 Fortunately, with bot two or three
ceplions, as iar as learned loss oi life has
CURED. Steamers aud barges arc busy employed IN
conveying live stock and other property to places Of
safety The Legislature has appropriated SO 900 Tor
tho relief OF the sufferers.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
GOVERNOR HOLIDAY DENOUNCED.
IBy TELEaRAPH TO THE HERALD.l

RICHMOND, Va, Feb ~, ISIS
Tho readjusters, as the majority IN the General AS
sembiy are called, held an indignation meeting to-
night, and all their leaders present In the city
made speeches condemning the course OF the Gov
srnor counseling all readjusters TO stand arm, and
II all their efforts IN the General Assembly isil,
shen to appeal to the sovereign power, tho people,
which they say Is higher than the any gov
ernment. Resolutions were adopted looking TO the
holding OF constitutional convention, also that no
more money ought 10 be borrowed from tho Rcnmond
banks TO pay government expsnses--in other words.
that tho whces Of government ought TO be locked
In order 10 create u public sentiment In favor Of
constitutional convention. Tho feeling against
Governor Holiday the part OF the an.idcb payers
very strong. All other men, however, sustain
encourage him. Governor Holiday IS pursuing tho
course OF his Two predecessors, Kemper and
Walker. lad he allowed the Barbour coupon
rcpudlating bill 70 become law the
Supreme Court OF Appeals would probably
have put upon Il even more percmptory veto. The
threat Of u constitutional convention is aimed not
only at tho Governor, but at that Court. II means
that tho readusters willing 10 wipe them out OF
existence ny SO doing they can ahnihiatc the dcut
without payipR It
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
SUITS ON GAUGERs BONDS.

CHICAGO. Feb. u, 1878.
Two weeks ago in the case OF suI against ex.
Gauger Culsrton's bond, brought by the government
TO recover The OF damages caused by irregu.
iartiss ON the part Of Cuilerton - gauser, Judge
Blodgstt decided that the Prss,dental pardon Of Cul-
lerton this case, and that the bondsmen
not liable. This Was at Variance with Judge Drum
mond's ruling a similar point; and. ns the ques-
lion involved tho Of ex.gaugers Hildreth and
Waterman, tho Uuited States District Attorney laid
che mattor before Attorney General DevenA Insiruc
tions were received to-day that the be appealed
from Judge 3Iodgstt 10 tho United States supreme
Court and District Attorney Bangs will accordingly
carry IL up Tho government regards these cases as
very Important; not only in point Of money but iu
noiut q law.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
COLLISION AT SEA.

THE INMAN sTEAMER CITY or NEW YORK
SINKS THE DnlrrsH BRIO LAURETrA OFF
THE TusKAR ROCK LIdHT-oNE LIFE LOST.
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALDl
LONDON, Feb 2s, 1878.
The Inman line steamship City or New York,
Captain Land, which arrived ut Queenstown
yesterday from Liverpool, came in collision and
sank the British brig Lauretta, Captain Gilliatt,
or Tuskar Rock light on Wednesday morning. One
person was drowned. The plates OF the New
York's port bow we're damaged.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
A VIRGINIA SHOOTING MATCH

TWO YOUNG scIoNs OF cHivALRY PRACTICE ON
EACH OTHER WITH PISTOLS TILL. ONE FALLS
By BALL THROUGH THE FAcR.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
RICHMOND, Feb ~, 1873.
Intsligsn has been received hore from Charles
City county which gives the details OF personal rem
contrs impromptu duel betwoon Two young bloods,
In which pistols were freely and successfully used.
The account says that tho lands OF Colonel Wilcox
OF Buckiand township, formerly adjo,ned those OF
Mr. George Walker. OF tho Same county. In somo
sale or division portion OF the properly was cut of
and either sold or rented. Upon this controversy
arose the boundary limos. WHICH has been very
acrimonious aud bitter recently. and last Insult
ing epilh~ts were exchanged between Mr. Mcclellan,
son-in-sw OF Walker, and young Philip Wilcox.
The result Of this as usual among yirginians, wa,
challenge, which was sent and accepted; but tho
County Judge intsrposod Ivy having tho would-be
dueists arrested aud boodshed for tho time be-
ing averted. .t
The difficulty was not ended. howevcr. for few
days later Gus Wilcox, another sou OF Colonel
Wilcox, meeting Mr. Richard Walker, used some
harsh language la reference to hrs father
and his brolher-in-iuw, Mcclellan. Matters con.
unusd eia shis way until Monday, the 25,h,
tho county road whether by accident design Is not
known, and opened brisk pistol are upon each oher
.ss on y
tol " out OF and won't fire % to wnicn Walker
very ehivalrously replied. IAN rish. Pm not In a
BLOOD AND SATISFACTION.
Wilcox then roadjusted his pistol the Ore beg an
again. Il Is not stated how long tho combat lasted
The result wus manifest when young alkcr fell, shot
through the lace, ahd exhausted from loss OF blood
wnle hrs antagohist escaped with slight wound IN
the arm From all that can be heard the young men
wero absurdiy rasn, aud the renconro to have
been without any real or necessary provocation.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
A STABBING AFFRAY.

An ARRAY took place ia York street last evening
which may have serious ending. Shortly after six
o'clock william Sheppard OF No. 1872 Thompson street.,
who September last has been separated from his
wife, went into tho house No 10 YORK street. where
he had learned that she staying. There he found
her In company with Carl Martimo, an Italian boot.
black, ABOUT twenty-five wears OH Soms
angry words were exchanged between hus.
band AMI wife, when Maritime interiered aud
received with blow from Shoppard'a
nst Tue Italian then drew sharp-pointsa knife
with q blade four inches In length and stabbed hts
Antagonist three times IN tho head. SLeppsrd was
taken to the Chambers street Hospital anu Maritime
was locked up u the Leonard street station house.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
ATTEMPT TO MURDER.

MoSrPgLIsR, W., Feb. q, 1873.
George W. stranahan, Jr., OF Waterbury, W., last
evening attempted 10 shoot Miss Dsmmon of that
place, firing three shots at her, ono ball striking her
belt and glancing of. She escaped by fleeing into
closet, through tho door Of which two OF tho shots
were fred. Stranshan tnen shot himself, but tho
wound Is not dangerous. Jealousy Is alleged TO have
been tho OF the shooting. Stranshan 10 undsr
arrest this morning.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
PROPERTY SALE.

The sale OF the Williamsburg property OF the late
James b. Taylor who died suddenly IN this CITY IN
the year 1870, took place yesterday 1t tho
Kings County Court House. The property
when consists oi uumproved lots in The
Fourteenth Fifteenth. SsVcnlaenth and Eieh.
seen,h wards was sold at auction by authority given
to the receiver by special act OF the Legislature
pissed 10 1875 The taxes tho land amounted 10
SIS 900, and The realized from tho sale was
$2i.000. Ex-Governor Samuel J. Ihlden, who IL in-
tereSted in the property, among those present.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
THE READING SAVINGS BANK CASE.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Fob 27, 1878.
The Reading Savings Bank case camo up In the
United states Court to-day, on an application from
the assignee In bankruptcy for modification OF tho
order OF February 8, 1873, which was that the
sixnees under tho voluntary assignment, convey TO
the assignee In bankruptcy ul the real estate &c. IN
their possession. Upon this application the counsel
agreed with the Court that the original Crder ought
10 stand as the notifications asked would proba.
by not work WELL rho Cours repeated the ordor
made ON she Slh Of February. Witnou; any QnaIincu
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
KILLED BY HIS STEP-SON.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb q. 1875
Commodore q. Curtis, farmer, 6tty years Of ago.
was Killed At his house, near Mount Vernon, Ind,
yesterday. having beon shot through tho heart by
stcp-son aged thirteen years. During III OF drunk.
tnness Curtis trying 10 murder his wife, when tho
boy seized gun aud shot him.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
KILLED BY A FALLING TREE.

BIycuAxroS, n Y, Feb 27, 1873.
Martin Lancaster, Deputy sheriff OF Wayne county,
Pa, Instantly killed noar starrucca, yesterday.
He WAS riding through q wood and some choppers
feiIed Tree across the road. He warned VI the
danger. but took tho risk.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
BISHOP ELECTED.

QUINCY, ILL.,, Feb 81 1875
AT the Episcopal Convention OF the diocese Of
Quincy, Rev. DR.. Burgess Of Springfield, Mass, was
elected bishop the fortyioursh ballot by vote Of
7 to 3 for Rev Cyrus +. knight, OF Lebanon,
Pa, and for Rev. Courtiands Whitehead, OF Beth
lchsm, Pa. HIS election wus confirmed by lay vote
Ia
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
HONORING BAYARD TAYLOR.

KENNETH QuARR. Pa, Feb. 27, 1873.
Bayard Taylor. tho newly aIp ,nsed Minister 10 q ,r-
many, arrived here this evening with his wife and
daughter on visit to his parents At the station hs
was met by committee who invited him TO . vel.
come In the Borough Hall, which lIlcd TO over
flowing by the people OF tho surrounding neighbor-
hood The hall was decorated with 1a9s and wreatLs,
and bust Of Mr.. Taylor was placed the platform.
Alter hearty speeches oi welcome and congratula-
tions, TO which Mr. Taylor responded, there WAS
banquet, N which 100 people participatei.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
BERTHA Won HILLERN.

PIrrsBuRG, Pa., Feb. q, 1873.
MISS Bertha Won Hiliern completed her 1O0. mile
walk in twenty-eight hours tonight with Six
and q half minutes TO spare Tho immense
hall was denssly crowded, and tho lady
greeted on her lust round with loud aud
prolonged cheering. During the day Miss Won Hi.
ierr received numerous teIcgrams OF encouragement
IRON other cities where she Is known The last tcu
miles walked In 3h. l0n., tho bcst time OF the
enlirc walk being made on the last miic, which was
tyv IN
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
DIED.

MIxsrrR.-On "Wednesday night, twelve O'CLOCK
LAZARUS MINISTER, aged IS years.
Relatives and friends, members OF Guiding Star
Lodge No. 262 |. o. o. +. Nehemiah Lodge, l. D. b.
b. also Standard Lodge, Nc 30. l. q. H. 5. o. l.. are
fully invited TO attend the funeral, IRON his
lato residence, No. 6l5 sth av, on Friday, March I,
ten A. NJ
Albany papers please copy.
[For Other Deaths See Eighth Page
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
PERISHED IN THE FLAMES.

ST. JOIN, N. b., Feb. 27. 1878
Captain G. sprague's house At Point Egin was
burned to-day. son OF Wellington Spraguo pcrishsd
IN the flames.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
LIBERAL CHARITY.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 1873.
James r. Keene teIegraphs from New York 81 500
TO 10 distributed among the church and relief socIo-
ties engaged in relieving distress among the destitute
peope OF the city.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
KELSEY INDICATED.
lBx TELEGRAPH TO THE HEnALp.1

IBX TELE IBAPH 10 THE HEBALD. /
TRxSroS, N. j., Feb. 81, 1878.
The special committee appointed TO Investigate
charges made against Secretary OF State Kelsey
and who have been session for seven weeks
have concluded their AboE All the members excepting
Mr.. Mathews, who IL sick, and Major Harris have
signed report completely cxonerating Mr.. kelsey
and declaring tho charges groundless aud untrue In
every point Tho report Will 20 submitted 10 the
LAgiaatura next Monday nlRht.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
TO BE HANGED.

81. LOUIS Feb 27, 1878.
Governor Phelps has refused to respite John W.
Daniels, the murderer Of Jesse X. Miller. and he Will
DO hanged at w arrensburg on Friday.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
MINING ENGINEERS MEETING.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. q, 1873
Tho American Institute OF Mining Engineers, CON-
posed OF representatives from different parts Of tho
country. mot IN this city this morning. Several In.
tcrosling aud valuable essays wsro read.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
Pa, Feb. 27, IS;

PirrsBuRo, Pa, Feb. 27, 1878
Alexander McLain. employ6 OF the Lehish Valley
Railroad Company, had his foot caught between the
rails and was run over by an engine and instantly
killed
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
THE MAINE MURDER

DxxrER, Feb 81 1s,S
The State Bank Examiner has concluded tho invos.
tigaton Of tho affairs OF the Dexter Savings Bank and
finds that tho burglars secured 2s Detectives aro
cndcavorng TO discover tho murderers OF Treasurer
Ruf
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
COLLIERY FIRES.

WiLKEaBARRE. Pa, Fob. p, 1878
fro this morning destroyed the head house and
machinery at No 2 slope OF tho Susoushanna Coal
Company Al Nanticoke Loss, $12, 600; probably In
sured The men Mt work iu tho slope all c.-.rcd
through new outlet which was completed last week.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
LOUISIANA. FINANCES.

NEW ORLEANS Feb. 81, 1878.
State consols arc lower, closing weak At s3h sSh.
The decline caused by fears that the Legislature
will pass the bill authorizing tho issue OF additional
railroad bonds TO the amount VI 81 000 000 the
belief that tho MoTat register scheme will fail Of
ndoption. ---.-....-r 80 ~.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
NEW ORLEANS CoLLEcToRsHIP.

New ORLRASs, La, Feb. q. 1878.
The name Of James A. Leo has been forwarded to
tho President and will be strongly indorsed for COL
lector OF this port.
The New York herald., 1878-02-28
DOMINION RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

OTTAWA, Feb. ~, 1873.
The annual meeting OF the Dominion Rlne Associa-
ton was held to-day, Colonel Gzowski announced
that tho had decided TO pay the expenses
OF the Dominion team TO Wimbledon next year.