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Miss Bennett and MIR. Bell.

from the New York Times, July lSth.J
The arrival OF Mr.. james Gordon Ben
nett and his sister, Miss Jeanette Bennett,
in the st. Laurent. has been announced.
Miss Benefits return dispcls, in 4 pleasing
way, number Of wild reports that were
circulated while she was abroad concerning
her intended marriage, as it is announced
that, instead OF having bestowed her hand
upon foreigner, she has in her absence
been pleased to make an engagement with
well-known gentleman OF this city, to
whom she will be married us soon as tue
necessary preparations for the ceremony
can be arranged. The gentleman alluded to
is Mr.. Isaac Bell, Jr., whose father is the pre-
sdent OF the OLD Dominion Steamship Com
pany and q member Of the Board OF Educa-
ton, and who formerly was member Of the
Board Of Charities and Correction. Mr..
Bell, the elder, has in his lifetime held many
Offices OF trust with honor, and has been
long highly esteemed Us one of the most
active citizens OF the metropolis. Mr.. Bell,
Jr., is cotton merchant we'll known in the
trade, and he inherlts his fathers qualities
Of personal aitractivenesS and his love Of
business. The wedding will probably take
place in st. AIMS Roman Catholic church,
and Rev. DR.. Preston will undoubtedly
perform the ceremony. The event pro-
misses to be one of the great social occasions
OF the season, and the hosts OF friends both
Of Miss Bennett and Mr.. Bell receive the
announcement oil the coming marriage with
abundant and cordial expressions OF plea
sure,
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DANyTLLE.
DANSiLLE.
correspondence or the Richmond DispatcfsI
iSs" '.>@i ~, a, A n 1910 S.

,fsorresnoutscnce or the Richmond DispatciEJ &
,JuLY 10, 1878.
Considering that the stockholders OF the
nanyiIla and New.kiver Narrow-Gauge
railroad meet tomorrow for the purpose OF
organizing the company. and that technical
difficulties have debarred the city OF Dan
vile from becoming rs yet an actual SUB
scriber to the stock OF the company, the
Council has requested Mr.. George u.
israyely. OF Henry county, to represent the
civ in the meeting OF the stockholders, and
TO assure them that the subscription shai'
he made on tho part OF the city as soon as
arrangements for the purpose can DC made.
Sce that Rev. Or. Hatcher is booked for
ON address At a Sunday-School Association
which is to be held at Laurel Grove, in this
county, on the 31st instant.
Mr. L. N. P.~f" cx-farmer y put up q
thermometer Yesterday on tobacco-stick
an m eSposed part Of Patton street, with
card attached TO II, on which was written
This is how the farmer finds IT," The
HIGHEST number registered was Is.
T. Is reported that Mr.. T. Is. Claiborne,
y, Eronklin- county. who is styled Radi-
90, has announced himself candidate ior
Cnnrress. and will canvass all the counties
OF the district.
Many yisitors-ladies and gcntlemen-are
now in this city, as is usual at TINS season,
and many OF the citizens, rs IS usuai
at this season. have gone 20 other places OF
summer resort. in the evening many plea
STrc parties are seen going bther ana thlther
nm horseback and in vehicles. Riding on
horseback has all OF sudden become Ia
vori:e amuscmant.
I hear many Of the planters and farmers
say that their crops are now sHueiihs itoii
drought, though not seriously. ALPHA.
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MECKLENBURG COUNTY.

BoYDToH, VA, July 1G, 1873.
Editors Dispatch: AS you are aware,
some of our good people have gotten up Il
very pretty little farce which they are play
inn for their own amusement, as well as lol
the instruction and editication OF Secretary
sherman and other foolish financiers OF tue
country. The second act was performed
on Yesterday, after months notice, TO an
audience OF some twenty persons, there De-
ing about the same number OF actors. 1t
was considered equally as good as the flrst,
although it was matter OF regret to
the ditchcrs that they determined not
to dig the big canal. They, however,
re-resolved to issue enough money 10
give us all pocketful, ana we are now
happy in anticipation OF its speedy coming.
when it gets here we will pay oil the State
debt and stop adjusting. Our funny TRENDS
also resolved 10 hold convention in Boyd
ton on the Sth OF September to nominate q
qrcen candidate for Congress. 1t is not
thought, however, he can be elected unless
he pledges himself 70 give us all the money
VIC want, and also TO readlust the Virginia
State debt he not being required to inter-
fcre with the debts OF other States. III all
the conditions are complied with he can no
doubt be elected, provided our friends are
is DOOu III lbIh NOttS 90 thIy 'iS -"
making money and getting rid OF debts.
DR.. JorgcnSen and Yankee Allan, the
rival aSpiranis for the Republican nomlna-
ton Cor Congress, made speeches here yes
terday. They were mostly personal, ana
some portions quite abusive. Allan IS tine
best speaker, but Jorgensen has the inside
track with tie negroes here.
Meetings are to be held in the county on
the 3D. OF August TO send delegates to the
Petersburg Conservative Nominating Con-
ycntion on the 9th. From expressions OF
opinion heard on the coIrt-green your cor
respondent thinks the vote Of this county
will be cast in convention for Colonel
Samuel +. Coleman, OF Cumberland, rs the
nominee. a...
\ mass meeting OF the Conservatives is to
be held at August court to re0rganize the
party and prepare for the fall campaign.
Eddie &. Hayes, 4 prominent and popu-
lar young gentleman OF the county, was
drowned while bathing in Roanoke river q
few days ago. 4 negro ferryman in under.
taking to save him was also drowned. Both
bodies have been recovered.
Nonews OF general interest in the County
Court. &. III.
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The VOLUME OF MONEY. Washington,
July 1S.-Tbe Treasury Department to-day
issued statement showing the amount Of
State, national, and United States notes.
&C., outstanding at the close Of each fiscal
year from 1860 to 1878, inclusive. The to-
tai amount in currency outstanding June
80, 1860, was $207, 102, AIT, all OF which was
State-bank circulation. The amount out
standing on the Goth OF June, 1878, was as
follows: State-bank circulation, $426, 504 !;
national-bank circulation, 1924, 514, 2S4; de-
mand notes, $62,297.5o; legal-teader notes,
34G,68l.016; one and tWo-year notes OF
1868, 800, 4S5; compound-interest notes,
S274,920; fractional currency, S16,5f7.-
7GS.77; total amount in currency, $685., $685.
275.27. According to this statement the
value OF the paper dollar, as compared with
coin on July LISTS, was 0.99 40. Value
OF currency in gold, 1854, 465, 691.62.
I'VE gave the figures yesterday. We ere
dited them to the book we got them FROM
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The DOUGLAS MONUMENT UNVEILED
Chicago, July T.-About one thousand
people gathered to witness the unwilling OF
the Douglas monument this forenoon, The
only Immediate relative OF Mr.. Douglas
present, and In fact the only one Of his
fathers family living, was his eldest sister,
Mrs. Julius n. Granger, OF Clifton Springs,
n. 7. BY her stood Dir. Leonard Volk, the
intimate friend Of Mr. Douglas, and <he
sculptor who designed the statue. An adj
dress was made by Judge j. d. Cation, rep
resepting the Legislative Monumental COM
mission. Owing to the extreme heat the
exercises were very brief. pectat dispatch
10 The lses5 Fork 4 Zines. ,ssss33
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Frederick W. Bruno, who has long stood
in the front rank at the Baltimore bar. died
at bis residence on North avenue near
Charles-Street avenue, Just beyond the city
limits, at o'clock yesterday morning, in
his sixty-sixth year, Of pleuro-pneumona.
His wife was Miss Barton, daughter Of
Thomas Z. Barton, OF Fredericksburg, Va,
and she was on visit to her old home when
summoned by tclegraphic news of his sick.
ness. Baltimore Sun, 10th.
The intense heat in the Northwest has
had favorable effect upon the crops. In
Iowa the corn is said to have grown three
feet within week. The wheat is ready for
harvesting, but slow progress was making
because OF the heat, rendering labor in the
fields perilous. In Southern Missouri and
Kansas much OF the wheat crop has been
cut by moonlight in order to escape the
midday heat.
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BY EEL EesIs
Ta1E NEWS FROM All 4, ]. QUARTERS.

rnIAL or SYKES FOE THE MURDER gF
GREEN I'M ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
AT BRooKLYN-PoLrTIeA
A. MfLIToNAIRE-RAILR DISASTER
THE SUPPOSED MUEDERERs oE CHARLES
II. COBB ON TRIAL-FEnlALE ORATORS
AGAIN sPoUTlNG-cABINET hEETINGIlN u.
REGARD 10 SOUTH CARoLINA-APPpIET-
MENTs BY THE Observation-Disclosures
coNNEcTIcUT-THE CHINESE QUESTION
IN cALIFoRNIA-WALL s Rec IN A
FEVER OF AswELL-KNoWN
BUILDER-FITz JOHN PoRTER's CASE
ADJoURNED-sAFETY OF. a SPANISH
BARK-INTEgEsrING FOREIGN NEWS.
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FINANCIAL.
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.
FRIDAY. July 10, 1878.

FRIDAY. July 10, 1878.
SALEs.-4. 900 conso peclers ut 2s2
tHLerLrn7t G0td.-lO0h md.
State Observation-Disclosures consos, 55h bid. 56t
asked: Virginia consols new, 2SH bid, 20 asked ;
Virginia fundable, 20 bid Virginia deferred, bid.
Al asked: Virginia taN-receivablc coupons, 7SE
bid 10 asked.
Cify Observation-Disclosures city S's. J. and j.,
l16 bid. III asked; Richmond city. C's. J. and D.,
100% bid. 10 IL asked: Petersburg city G'<, +. and
A.. 9S asked; Petersburg city S., +. and A., LUCY
bid.
Railroad Bonds.-Petcrsburs Railroad first mort
gage SIS, j. and j.. 90 asked Petersburg Railroad
second mortgage S's j. and j.. 80 asked; Richmond
and nanrillc Railroad consolidated 6's, NJ. and n.
71H bid, 70 asked.
Raiiroad Stocks-Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad commOn> 100 par, 76 asked
Richmond and Danville Railroad. 90 par. asked.
rinc, 25 par, SO bid, 81 asked; Virginia Home,
100 par, 50 asked; Merchants and Mechanics, lou
par, SO asked City. 100 par. 70 bid, 80 asked.
MiScekLnne0us.-Old Dominion Steamship COM
pauy, 100 par. so asked.
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The petersburg Murder Trial.

E----. ISpeCl9I teIeREdH1 10 tHS I0fSF'"'eh'J .
PETERSBURG, VA, July 19.-The trial OF
Hugh Sykes for the murder OF Richard =.
Green on the 29th OF June has occupied the
attention OF the Hastings Court all day.
Hon. A. NJ. Kelley and Colonel F. 81. Archer
appear as counsel for defendant. The evil
dence was concluded at O'Clock tonight,
when the court adjourned over till to-mor-
row to enable counsel for defence to pre-
pare the instructions they wish to offer.
Argument in the case will commence at 10
O'Clock
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;speetaI disrsatcs, 10 ste Halfsmasa snn.i
Conslies or Contradictions 1setHeSH AGate
and Federal Authnr Lex I'm S0Htii

fspeeiaI dis,atc 10 she Halfsnofa sun
COnflles Of 5uFfsdfc ttdii 1setsseSs IS AfHte
and Federal Authorities I'm S0Mth
rs Carolina.
s WASHINGTON, July g. sor some time
past there has been q serious conflict OF iu-
rtsdiction between the Federal Government
and the State authorities Of south Carolina
relative to violations OF the internal-re
laws concerning the Illicit ;distillati0n Of
,whiskey. The revenue officers of the Gov
ernment have, In. the pursuit Of their duty.
as claimed, been arrested by the State ofii-
GERS ON charges OF Violations OF the State
laws, and q number Of them are now: held
in custody. Motions to transfer the cases
to the Federal courts have been made. The
Commissioners OF internal Revenue has been
advised that Judge kershaw, OF South Car.
olina. has in an elaborate opinion denied
these motions, aud decided that the prison.
ers must be held subject to the decision OF
the State courts. A very excited ieeling
prevails in South Carolina In reference to
these cases, as it il contended that the
United States officers display partisanship
rather than desire to enforce inpartialiy
the laws.
The ex-United States district attorney for
South Carolina has written letter to the
President, suggesting that the prosecutions
be stopped, which appears to give color to
this view Of the situation. The Govern
ment does not appear to be disposed to pur-
sue conservative course in sthe matter.
To-day the Attorney. General and the Com
missioner Of Internal Revenue held long
consultation on the subject. and the result
was that it was determined practically 10
take issue at once with Judge hershaW's
decision. Under section 642 Of the Revised
Statutes instructions will be issued to the
United States district attorney and marshal
for South Carolina to take the necessary
steps to recover possession Of certain rev.
enue officials now held in custody OF the
State courts. II the State courts remain
firm serious trouble will be apt to ensue.
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Meeting of the WOman's-Rtshts Asso-
citation.

ROCHESTER, n. Y, July 19.-The thir-
teenth anniversary OF the National Wo-
man's-Rights Association is now in session
here. Among those present are Lucretla
Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan b.
Anthony, Mrs. Lozier, Phoebe Cousins,
Elizabeth Cakes Smith, Matilda Joslln Gage,
and representatives from all parts OF the
country. The attendance is very large.
Mrs. Stanton was elected president OF the
National Woman's- Suffrage Association for
the coming year, and Miss Anthony chair
man of the Executive Committee.
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Colorado Convention.

. PUEBLO, COLORADO, July 19.-The con-
yention met at noon. The platform aflirms
strict construction OF the Constitution
with all the appointments, as follows: Su'
premacy of civil over military power; COM
plete severance OF Church and State, and
the protection OF the common-school sys-
TEN; that every honest voter should ap-.
prove of an investigation and exposure OF
the frauds by which the will OF the Ameri-
can people has been set aside and their
choice for President and Vice-President
deprived of the high offices to which they
were elected. 1t discIaims- amy purpose OF
interfering with the title Of the President,
made valid by order of Congress.
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AusarIan ,eenpation or the 'zlnrikisil'

HEHGG
vienna, July 19. CarothertIorf Fasla
raises difficulties In his negotiations with
the Austrian Government in relation to The
Occupation of the Turkish provinces. He
insists that the Snitan's sovereignty over
Bosnia and Herzegovina be recognized, and
that the duration and extent OF the occupa-
ton is to be previously settled. s Neither
the date of the departure Of General Phil
|lippovich nor the movement. OF the army
across the frontier has yet been fixed, on
account OF the pending deliberation. It is
understood, however, that the Porte has
been informed that the post ponement Of the
Austrian occupation beyond certain date
will be inadmfssible.
Removal OF Turkish Troops.
LONDON, July ia Constantinople dis
patch TO Reuters says that the Turkish
commissioners at Varna and Shumla are
engaged in removing troops and war ma
will take place shortly. The Porte having
expressed apprehension OF conflict be-
tween the Russians and LaZis at Batoum,
Prince Sobanoff replied that the Russians
were in position to guarantee the main
tenance OF order. The British consul at
Trebizonde telegraphs that the Russians are
marching towards Batoum, and that eight
thousand Lazis, displaying the British flag,
are concentrated to defend the town.
Russian Diplomatic Agents in Asiatic
Turkey--RaiIrOad into Asia.
LONDON. July ia Berlin dispatch to
the PdH-iMaH Gazette announces that Rus
STA proposes to appoint diplomatic agents ut
various points OF Asiatic Turkey to watch
Russian interests. Russia is also making
efforts to secure the early construction OF
the proposed railway from Ovenburg into
Central Asia, distance OF 200 German
miles. The money required for the under
taking is TO be raised by loan.
Rome and tho Prussian Catholic
Churches.
LONDON, July ia dispatch from Rome
to Reuters says that negotiations are now
in an advanced stage whereby the Papal
Nuncio residing at Munich will have juris-
diction over the Catholic Church and bish-
ops in Prussia. This compromise would
probably lead to q conciliatory arrangement
between Prussia and the Vatican.
Egyptians Emisratins to Cyprus.
ALEXANDRIA, July 19.-Emigration from
Egypt to Cyprus Is proceeding on large
scale. and it is probable that direct service
of steamers will be established between this
port and Cyprus.
Prince Gortsci,akOfs.
LONDON, July ia Times Berlin dis
patch says that Gortschakoff returned to St.
Petersburg instead OF going to Wildbad, as
he had intended. A Berlin dispatch to the
Standard says that Gortschakotf goes to st.
Petersburg TO oppose the intrigtles for his
own overthrow and Schouvaloff7s promo
ton.
Italy and Austria.
LONDON, July ia dispatch from vi
emma shows that the agitation in Italy for
annexation causes serious unea siness in
Austria.
Thc French Cslliers' Strike.
PARIS, July 19.-Thc Cabinet to-day dc.
cided to send as many troops as possible to
Amin, the scene OF the Golfers strike.
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The Chinese Question.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19.-Colone Bee,
attorney for the Chinese six companies
here, is preparing letter to the President
in relation to the Chinese question, setting
forth statements regarding immigration
based upon the official records. During
the past two years, up to June 1st, the emi-
grafton and death-rate of the Chinese have
exceeded the immigration by about 500.
The entire number of Chinese on the Pa
cite coast does not exceed $4,000.
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Washington Items.

WASHINGTON, July 19.-Some discussion
took place at The Cabinet meeting to-day in
reference to the internal.revenue troubles
in South Carolina. -Four officials while in
search OF Redmon, the illicit distiller, Killed
in seIf-defence man named Laid, in whose
house Redmon was concealed. They were
indicted for murder. An attempt was
made to have the case transferred to the
United States Court, but this has been posi-
lively refused. The Attorney General an,
nounccd that he would direct the United
States marshal to take out writ OF hd6eas
corpus for the transfer of the prisoners.
This course was approved.
Attorney.G neral Devens left for Ohio to-
night. -.
Tie President this evening, before his
departure from Washington, signed the ap-
pointment Of a. S. Brogden as postmaster
of New Orleans, vice Parker suspended.
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HENR1Co COUNTY.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispach.l
RIDGE CHURCH, July IS, 1873.
A trial which caused considerable excite
ment in this neighborhood came off to-day
before Justices Jones and Hopkins.
After the trial 4 vote was taken among
the by-standcrs to see who was the most
popular OF the congressional aspirants.
Colonel Young was greatly the favorite,
Colonel Gregory next.
A revival is now in progress here; eight
or ten professions OF religion so far. Has
tiIv, MED.
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Railroad Accident.

CINCINNATI, July 19.-The express train
from Cleveland on the Hamilton and Day
ton railroad was stopped near Miamlsburg
last evening by tree across the track. The
freight train following ran into the rear
coach, wrecking it, and injurlnS h. u.
Hewitt, Of this city, internally. Il. c. Cum
back, OF New Orleans, also suffered COM
pound fracture Of the leg.
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Florida Republicans.

NEW YORK, July ia dispatch from
Jacksonville says that the Republicans or
the First Florida district yesterday noml-
mated S. B. Conover, the present senator,
for Congress, and adopted resolutions en-
dorsing Hayes's southern policy ana Como
yer's course in the Senate.
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rexas democratic state. Convention

Texas Democratic. State SonVentkoh'
NEW ORLEANS, July ia special to the
Ne,os, from Austin. says that the voting in
the Democratic State Convention last night
on the first ballot resulted for Governor
r. B. Hubbard, 679; j. w. Throckmorton,
$50; W. W.. Long, .24O Adjourned.
GALVESTON, July ia special to the
Neus says that on the second ballot 1or
Governor Hubbard had 697 votes, Throck-
morton 566, and Long 241.
GALVESTON, July ia Meas special
from Austin says that on the sixth ballot
Hubbard received ia; Throckmorton, TO4
scattering; 10. Three fourths are necessary
to choice-namely, 99S.
GALVESTON, July 19.-Eishth ballot
Hubbard, 772; Throckmorton, 704; the
Others scattering. The names OF Judge
Devine, of San Antonio, and Represen,,
tatiyes Mills and Reagan are suggested
to break the deadlock, but nothing has Dceh
done that looks like union Of two thirds
of the Convention on any one man. The
Convention adjourned till tonight.
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yEGETINE.
v E G E 7 n L
WILL CURE CANCER.
PROOF! PROOF! PROOF!

II. r. SterenS, Esq:
Dear Sir.-About two years ago Cancer made
its appearance on my face, left side OF my nose.
VIII Ell first noticed 1t twas about the size of pin
head livery sna 1t increased in size, and spread Oh
my face until 1t became as large as common cent
tried all kinds Of remedies aud advice from ply
siciau. 1t was spreading and eating Into my flesh
very fast. was very much alarmed. wen; to see
a ph ysician who cured Cancers; he did not give
me much encouragement. 1t panied me very much;
| suffer ed night and day. 1t would bleed ut times
very profusely. Everything was done that could be
to try 10 cure the cancer My brother had cancer
on bis lip; lie submitted to operation, being we'll
discouraged. was one day i'll MIR. Woodberry's
apothecary store, of this town. He gave me your
pamphlet containing many cures by the use of VEGE-
TINE. found on page 10 where VEGETINE had
cured cancer Il lady's nose. then bought
bottle Of your VEGETINE, and it proved great
blessing to me. could see good effects from 1t
right away. After taking three bottles it stopped
the spreading Of the cancer about the edges; IL
checked the eating into my flesh. could see 1t was
gra dualv healing. kept on taking FEGETINE, the
ca nccr slowly disappearing, until had taken SIX
teen bottles and It completely cured il. 1t has left
a large scar ON one side Of my nose; and Ieel 1t
my duty to recommend VEGETINE to all like suf.
fercrs, us 1t is certainly great Blood Purifier
am now sixty-threc years of age, and VEGETINE
has greatly improved my general health.
Yours, most respectfully.
WILLIAM p. CLEAVES,
81 Federal street, Beverly, Mass.
We, whose names arc annexed, can testify to the
above as Mr. Cleaves is old resident OF this town.
G. WOODBERRY. Apoth'y, RICHARD PEDRICk,
HERBERT S. SMITH, ANDREW L. EATON,
A. GLIDDEN, GEO. 5. MlLLETT.
VEGETINE.-Fer eradicaiing all impurities of the
blood from the system 1t has no equal. IL has never
failed to effect cure, giving tone and strength 10 the
system deb litatcd by disease.
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AssnuIt ON nm Editor.

New HAVEN, July 3D. Editor A. 81. By
ington gave severe criticism in his Nor
walk Gazette OF Congressman Levi Var
ner,s course at Washing ton, which resulted
last night In an assault upon him by War.
ner, who struck him over the head with q
heavy cane. Byington took It away from
him and struck him several times, and.
walked off with the cane in his possession,