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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-15

At conference 10 Milwaukee, Wis, Tues
day, between a committee appointed by the
BIacksmlths' and Machinists' Union and
Manager Merrill, OF the Milwaukee and St.
Paul railway, the latter presented written
statement in substance that the company
would re0pcnen their shops to-day and take
back those who wished to return at the
wages paid them at the time they quit work
on Saturday, provided the Union would
withdraw it's protest. The committee re-
ported to the Union that Mr.. Merrill had
assured them that no further reduction
would he made. The protest was then
withdrawn. Thus the matter is amlcably
settled. and the men all returned to work
yesterday.
CAPTAIN james 3. Eads, who is now stop
ping at Saratoga. on Monday received from
the hand OF the Brazilian minister, Carvolho
Borges, an autograph letter from Emperor
Dom Pedro, con- graduating him on bis en-
cheering exploits, especially the Mississip-
pi ietty, and inviting him to visit Brazil.
LONDON, August 13.-Rev. George Gilfl-
Ian, the well-known religious and miscella-
neous writer, is dead, at the age OF sixty
five
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EiIess Races. ,

UTrcA, N. Y, August 14-The attend
ance was good at the second days meeting.
Croxfe was the winner of the 2:28-class
race. He.was afterwards bought for w. Il.
Gurnee. OF New York, for 5000.
at the opening of the 2:24-class the bay
gelding Edwin Forrest, owned by G. M.
Legg, OF Cincinnati, was sold at 100 to II
for TrampoIine and Is for the field. Be.
fore the heat was trotted the field sold for 112
to 100 for Forrest. He made the second
quarter and four lengths In the third in
324 seconds, finishing the beat in 2:1S.
The knowing ones purchased the field
for 40 against f20 for Forrest for the
second heat. Glidden, the driver, plainly
pulled Forrest up to a break on the first
turn and allowed himself to be pocketed,"
Jogging out the remainder OF the heat. He
claimed mis- horse was cut by another, but
the trick was apparent to all. Morrel Hig-
bee, owner Of Little Fred, was then put be-
hind Forrest, but the horse was not driven to
win. The plain fraud In this race was de-
nounced by everybody, the race being
trotted in every way in the interest OF the
pooI-b6x. Edward was the winner. Time,
2:1s, 2:2O, 2:21a.
In the pacing-race, Sleepy George, won
the first and third heats, and Sweetzer the
second. Time, 2:21t, 2:1ea, 2:194.
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An Arrangement bctWecn Austraa ;lHd
the Porte.

CERVE AN INJUNCTION ON DIS
~ EASE by inyigoratlng feeble constitution,
renovatipg a debilitated physique, and enrichins
thin aud innutrltious circulation with Hostctter's
Stomach Btters the finest, the most highly sane
toned, and the most popular tonic aud preventive
in existence. ltstrengthens the stomach remedies
torpor Of the liver and bowels and gives heathful
impulse to the secretive and dischargng functions
OF the kidneys bladder. Not only does 1t arrest
and prevent the recurrence Of naarial fevers, but
it furnishes the only adequate safegard against them
TO persons who have never been afflicted with those
maadies, hut would be liable TO incur them If medi-
cinally unprotected. 1t eliminates FROM the blood
certain impurities which the most skilful patholo-
giss assign the exciting causes of those agonzlns
complaints rheumatism and govt, and 1t Is, more
over, an excellent remedy for enfeebled or over
wrought state OF the nerves and for mental de-
spondency. au 13-Tu,Ih,s&w
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FINANCIAL.
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

q v
AntsTtcuB Gotds--190Hbid
asked; Virginia consofs, new. 2S bid. 80 asked;
Virginia deferred, bid Virginia rax-recsivable
coupons, 7S4 bid, 79 asked. 80.
City observation-disclosures city S's, j. and DE-.
LIT asked; Richmond city 6's. J. and J 10I asked;
pe.erssurg eity S's r and A. 81 Asked Petersburg
s Rdiiroad Bonds.-vlrginia Contra! Railroad
Central Railroad third mortgage 6's, J: and ~. e3
BID; Virginia Central Railroad fourth mortgage
e'5, j. and D., 80 bud; Virginia Central Rail-
road non-mortgu9e S's, j. and j., 95 bid; Southside
Railroad second mortgage preferred 6's, j. and D..
81 asked; Souttside Railroad third mortgage pre-
ferred 6s j. and j., 10 asked Petersburg Railroad
second mortgage 8's, j. and j., 80 asked: Rich
mond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad mort
gage SIS, j. and j., loo bid: Richmond, Freder-
and j., 95 bid; Orange and Alexandria Railroad
THIRD mortgage s's, M. and NJ, 90 bid; Richmond
and Danvte Railroad consolidated 6s, II. and n,
II bid; Piedmont Railroad first mortgage SIS, A.
and o., 90 bid. ra,sa
Canal Bonds-James River and Kanawha Canal
first mortgage 6's, Al. and n, A bid. 81 asked.
Rdfiroad StockS.-R1chmo and Petersburg
Railroad, 100 par, 40 asked Richmond, Freder-
icEsburg and Potomac Railroad common, 100 par,
90 bid, 95 asked. -. =
Bans StocSs.-Eational Bank OF Virginia, 100
par, 81 asked; Planters National, 100 par. 105
bid; State. Bank of Virginia, 100 par. 90 bid !;
Union Bank of Richmond, so par, 40 bid, 43 asked
Citizens Bank, 25 par, 22 asked.
rine. Is par, SIS bid: Virginia State, Is par, ~
bid; Virginia Home, 100 par, 100 asked; City. 100
mar, 79h bid.
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The Ac1FIc MISUNDERSTANDING
min. August 13.-The annual meeting OF
The stockholders Of the Texas and Pacific
Railroad Company was held this afternoon.
Henry G. Stebbins, of New York, presl-
ding. In the annual report Of the directors
it is stated that four hundred and forty-four
miles OF road are operated. The gross earn
ings for the year ending May a1st were
1881, 31o.s5; working expenses, 81 ,44S,-
4S9. 3s; net earnings. Sss2, s7o:s7. In the
gross earnings, as compared with the pre-
vious year, there was an increase OF S27s,-
857.OJ. or the entire tonnage seventy-slX
per cent. was local business and twenty
four per cent. through business. There
was an increase OF seventy-two per cent.
in commercial tonnage.
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TRIAL OF PHIN. LINDSEY FOR MURDER
The case Of p. G.. Lindsey for the murder OF
Jack Collins, near brakes Branch, July q,
1878. was called in the County Court on
Tuesday last, before Judge Bouldin, the
CommonweaIth's attorney, William ID.
Woods. being assisted by Edgar Allan,
Esq. of Prince Edward. The defence was
conducted BIZ Judge II. w. Flournoy, OF
Halifax; Messrs. Bouldin d Smith and /.
Il. Watkins, of this village; and z. ". Nc
Kinney. OF Farmville. The jury were COM
posed OF some OF the most substantial farm,
ers OF the county. The trial lasted till
Friday night, and resulted in Lindsey's
acuuittal. Charlotte Gazette.
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Connecticut Grcenbackers.

NEW HAVEN, August 1.-THE State Con-
yention OF the National Greenback party
assembled here to-day. Eighty delegates
are present.
After a permanent organization was eff
iected, platform was adopted, which en-
bodies all the principles OF the National La
bor- Greenback party. =,
A ticket was nominated as follows: For
Governor, Charles Atwater, of this city
Lieutenant Governor, Henry Manchester,
of Danbury; Secretary Of State, L. v. Pin
ney, Of Winsted; State Treasurer, L. F.
Judd, OF New Britain; Controller, c. j..
Winters, of Norwich. IA 49,.
A diournel s.s ..E. III .s-
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4. Arrest FOREIGN NEWS.
Germany.

BERLIN, August IA bill for the pur-
pose OF preventing the spread OF socialism
has been submitted 10 the German Federal
Council. 1t prohibits associations, meet
ings, and publications in furtherance OF
socialistic or communistic objects. The
central authorities Of the Federal States
are declared competent to deal with
all offences against this law. Appeal from
their decisions viii be 10 an imperial
bureau to be created for the purpose
OF considering questions concerning public
meetings and the press. The penalties range
from Il fine to years imprisonment. So
ciaistic agents may be expelled from the
towns, and forbidden to pursue their trades
as printers, booksellers, or inn-kcepcrs.
The central authorities may, with the sane
ton OF the Federal Council, in districts
where the public safety is endangered, pro-
hibit public meetings for a year, unless the
meetings are sanctioned by the police arl-
thorlties; prohibit the sale OF interdlcted
printed matter in the streets; restrict the
employed persons. l. -.
Sequel to the Attempt cd Assassination
Of Emperor William.
LONDON, August 14.-It is stated that
since the I'd of June, the date Of the at
tempted assassination OF emperor William
by Modelling, there have been 563 arrests OF
persons in Germany for insulting the En-
peror. OF this number 52l have been con-
victed, including 81 women. The aggre-
gate OF the sentences OF imprisonment lm-
posed is S11 years. Five OF the accused
committed suicide before trial.
.AIsacc and Lorraine.
BERLIN, August 1.-THE recent elections
in Alsace and Lorraine show an increase OF
the Moderate party and decline OF the II
reconciables.
Germany and the vatican.
LONDON, August IA dispatch from
Rome to Reuter- says no special convention
will be concluded between Germany and
the Vatican. Declarations only will be eX-
changed. No mention is made OF the May
laws.
An Arrangement between Austria and
the Porte.
VIENNA, August 1.-THE Neto Free Press
confirms the statement that 4 basis for an
arrangement between Austria and the Porte
has already been agreed upon. The Press
states that the treaty will be signed at Sera-
ieyo by General Phillipovich and Mehemet
Ali PaSha.
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THE ORANGEMEN AND THE CATHOLICS
The city OF Ottawa during Monday night
was continual scene OF riotin consequence
OF disturbances growing out OF the Orange
procession that took place during the day.
Both sides were armed, and much pistol
shooting occurred. A dozen persons were
wounded, but there is only one case That Is
considered serious. Three or four houses,
including Father Sialsows's home and La
racquies's Hotel, were attacked and the
windows broken. A few arrests were made
by the police, who were On the spot, but
not in sufficient force to stop the rioting.
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WORK OF THE WIRES.
NEWS rnoa ALI pAnrs TILE .wonLD

$780,
IMPORTANT DECISION By THE MEXICAN
SUPREME COURT IN AN EXTRACTION
cAsE-THE POTTER COMMITTEE ISvEsTI-
GATION-FIRsT NATIONAL MICROSCOPE
CAL CONGRESS =. CONNECTICUT GREEN
HACKERS Observation-Disclosures RISES
TO EXPLAIN = OLEARY'S PEDESTRIAN
fIsM-FURTHER DETAILS OF THE EDGE
FIELD fsoUTH ,CARoLINA| ARRAY
SARATOGA AND UTICA RACEs-FEARFUL
EFFECTS OF INSULTING RoYALTY-AL-
SAGE AND LORRAINE ELECTIoNs-BAsIs
or AN ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN Aus
TRIA AND THE PORTE AGREED UPON
BILL FOR THE PREVENTION OF THE
SPREAD OF SOCIALISM IN GERMANY-RE-
suit OF THE K1ssENGEN CONFERENCE
&C., &C.
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tas: aoesheaa-rcat,s. no demand: lleEory-hoaps
Licrars. sYincs. 90. 4

Lfsnars. Wines. sc.
. AIs:: scctct. best brands. pt''ls S2as2.2S
Dozen, gold.
Brandies. Domestic. s1.25las2: frn,t. sl.1oa
s1.4D; apple. new. s1.75@s2; cid, s2.2aetss;
Virginia peach. 32e as2. q @.
6a4; Virginia mountain. new, .zGss2.So, Id
k2.5gSs3.60 and upwards.
Gin domestic. 81 6ba2: t.inorta So Is case.
Es,o England Fun, IL. 50G1S1.60
Rsctidsa lFhfsseys: Market quiet !; srf'e'. si.Zo
LIcorice.
Ltcorfce Paste: -. Z. 4 Co.. Sic: 3. s.. Csc.
A. o. q. Csc; Il. G Co., Fac. r. =. Anchor
27c.: 4. C.. c.. &c.,: G.. y e.. 2Sc.; q. q. Eagle
29c.: c. c. W., &c.,: no brand. Tic.
aEiIl.Eeeds
SatDstuf: 35@40c. p bushel; SEQ tos.
4 Br0tpHStuF: 27M30c. y UusheI S20 q ton.
What Bran: 20@25c. r bItshei; s2O o. ton.
Corn Brun: lie. per blshel; sl56f$l6 u ton.
Powder. Shot. &c.
Fuse: TOYS mining, 35c.t9S1.25 a 100 feet.
PcHder: S5.75 by the five kefs-leSE thEE nT
kegs, 1926 blasting, 1926 9s3.50y
Shot: Northern, s2.1O@S2.25 a hig 81 25 Es.
GriadstoaeS: 1aIa2tsc. = 10.
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BTFEAEes LEFHEk WATER.
GOLD LITHIA) WA T Z r VS.. HOT
.'s WATER
FOR
PARALYSIS AND AFFECTIONS OF THE KID
NEYS AND BLADDER.
THE BUFFALO LITHIA SPRINGS
GIVE RELIEF
AFTER A FAILURE OF THE CELEBRATED
HOT SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS.
CASE OF DIR. 2. S. JONES,
A RETIRED PHYSICIAN, OF MEMPHIS, TENN.
BUFrArs, LsTEaEa WATER.
CASE OF DIR. 2. S. JONES,
EXTRACT From LETTER OF DIR. JONES, DATE,
MEMPHIS, AUGUST 3, 1878:

ExTn ACT From LETTER OF DIR. JONES, DATED
MEMPHIS, AUGUST 3, 1878:
"Awaking from sleep In current Of cold air. hay
ing previously enjoyed good health, founa mySeI
affected with severe pain In the oins, whlcn Sontn-
ued for seventy-two hours, the pain extending on
one side along the great sciatc nerve to the exlrem
ty of the llmG. With the subsistence OF these symp-
toms found that there was paralysis OF me NM;
After three years Of su1eriag, which was altehdeu
by painful contraction OF the muscles, frequently SO
great as to necesitate the of opaes to produce
sieen an affection Of the kidneys and bladder super
vcncd: symptoms, frequent and urgent demand ior
yodng the urine, perhaps rs often as every twenty
or thirty minutes, which was highly colorea nnu
charged with blood its passage being attendea %ln
great burning ana spasn OF the neck OF the blaodef
Uniting me for business Twas treated by several
eminent physicians and surgeons, and made several
visits 10 the celebrated Hot Springs OF Afkansas;
fully testing these waters but az without fba
waters OF the Buffalo Li,hia Springs, Va with as
tonishing results. far relieved of all my dis
trcssing symptoms, above stated, that suffer no IN
convenience or concern about my health. steep
well, eat heartily walk readily without cane, at
tend regularly TO my business affairs, ana have no
doubt OF speedy, perfect, and permanent cure IN
all respects from the further use Of the waller
"Respectfuliy, z. S. JONES, d. D..
au 13-cod4t & = Il .f9s sf%&f.'
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DroUne. and xJnknOvn.

Fort MONROE, August 14.--Tlre body OF
an unknown white man, attired in black
pants and q brown striped coat, was washed
ashore on the Rip Raps to-day. A coroner's
inquest was held, but nothing was dis
covered by which the corps could be identi-
fed. 1t had evidently been in the water
some time. as the flesh on exposed parts was
enfen away.
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HUslAN.HAHR GOODS, &c.

r w. CORBET, MANUFACTURER
~. OF HUA1AN-HAIR GOODS, $40 BROAD
STREEp-Ladips' own hair combines made over
INTO beautiful BRAIDS at 20 and 25c. per ounce !;
FING ER-PUFFS, three for 25c.: CURLS, 10 to
25c. each for making; REAL-HAIR SW!TCHES,
ali shades at very low prices INVISIBLE FRONT
PIECES. made of tirst-qualily air on vegetable
net, st 81 per inch, and In great variety of styles
the /" Conquest " and the Victoria" are very neat
and stylish, and arc the cheapest front-pieces made
only 75c. EACH he former are made of first-qual-
~ hair, beautifully waved, and, with fngcr-puffs,
form very pretty head-dress. The !" Victoria are
made Of natural waterfriZzes, medium size, and are
very popular. FRIZZES at 23, IS, and soc. per
yard all colors. OrGers and inquiries by mail re-
ceise prompt attention. l.. w. CORBET,
au l3-Tu,Th&A Min 519 Broad street.
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The Ec~eGeld, 9. c.. Tragedy.

CHARLESTON, August 14.-Further details
of the Edgefed atTray Of Monday show
that the firing began in a bar-room, where
the parties were drinking, and was finished
in the public square, whittier the combat
auts went, keeping up the fire as they re-
tired. The men engaged were desperate
characters, and very much feared. In add
ton 10 the three killed outright, fourth,
who was wounded, died after the fight.
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ny Telegraph.

NEW YORK, August 14.-Cotton quiet: sales,
1874 bales; uphnds, lGc.; tTleaes IL 3-l6c;
e lair extra: good 70 choice g.
ungraded red: Corn 4@Ic. better, with fair bHsi,
ness; .45@49isc. for ,ungraded. Coffee quiet ami
an ue
With fair inqniry Z. R2s!n dull pt s5NsS42f
hams 1Gc.: western long clear, &C.; short clear
7g7sc. Lard hrmer; prime steam, " .e2Stas7.9o
for old and new. Whisky, s1.09 asked. Freights
BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE. August l4.-Flour steady and firm.
sl.OS amber. II .O7@$l.10; No. 2 western winter
Esa get lSsa199 At and Saussers eoln
scarce and firm: western firm and higher; southern
S S S2c yellow 52c 9ass steady southern
2sS25e.: Pennsy y ss@ssc. Provisions
strong and higher. Pork, Sl2.50. Bulk meats
1ecse SSe slefg ro s
7c. clear ri6.sde5, II &c. hams, isGSi4c. Lard
Refined, SAC. Coffee strong; Rio cargoes, 14@l7Yc
Whiskey quiet 1T S1.G6k.
CINCINNATI.
CIEclNS MI, August 14.-F.onr strong: family,
*5.4O@S5.75. Wheat active ~ 97c.@}t .05. Corn
dull at 4l@42c. Oats steady at 22G26c: Pork
Shoulders Shoulder $3.50; Short rih $500: shor. clear,
clear Sides. 1851. Whisky. al.o5. Sugar M
changed; Hogs In fair demand and higher; pack
LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, August 14.-Flour iim; extra,
S3.25@S3.50: fancy. a5@$5.50. Wheat frmer
red, 9Oc.: amber and white 95@97kc. Corn dull
white. 44c.: mixed. 4Oc Oars dull; white, 24c.;
mixed. 22:c. Rye quiet ut soc. Provisions firm.
Pork. l.50. Lard firm: choice leaf ,iercc, 9L.c:
kegs 0lc. Rulli-neats tlrm; shoulders &C.: Gear
rim, The. clear sides: 72Gc Bacon firm and IN good
demand: shoulders, 67sIt &C. clear rib, 7c: clear
Sides, TIC: slIgar-cnrcd hams, 12a@lSHc WINS
key higher Al Sl.05.
ST. LOUIS.
-. LOUIS. August 14.-Tiour quiet and ,:i:-
changed. Wheat higher: No. rcd fall $3.50 6c.
| No. 8 red fall. Ole. Corn stronger: No. mixed
3Gc.: No. . white mixed active hut lower at 37i.d
37a:c. Oats higher: No. 2. 21.@2lSac. Rye trmer
50nc. bid. Whisky higher 1T $I.UG. Pork quiet
at $l1.45@$l 80. Lard quiet: Sc. bid for VIM
shoulders. $G.l2EGl$G.2J: c.rar rio. F7.Gz@@
| hams, Sl2G$l5.
| Chicago.
| CHICAGO, August 14.-F.our very firm holder:
J asking higher rates: buyers holding of. Wheat eX-
| ci:ca and higher. bat unsettled: No. red winter
! $l.Q2m Sl.02s: No. 2 red winter. Sl.OOi2 cash
sl.0l September: E".2 Chicago spring. OLD. 81 .OG
Gis LOG: new. II OK cash. 81 .02aSl .C2i: August
9o7gc. September: 9jisc Oc;o3cr: Oh 70. Chica'
go spring. eS@S9c.; new. S7t.c.: rejected Csc
and August. 22aic. ScpicLEer. Pork III fair demand
and lover: $lc.70M*10.IJ cash. Sl0.7J ScpteE.
| her. S10.S5 October. Lard lower: $1.G7:@MS7.1
cash and October. SIRE Septc:mLcr. !'IlE-mcat:
easier: shoulders. 5sc clear rib. &C.: >or. cle,r
| &c. WEissicy los.
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T0 CERTAIN CREDITORS OF THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.


The following persons appear as creditors on tne
hooks that represent IN the treasury once inc stoeh
of This State known rs Revolutionary War claims,
issned under the act of 1894, bearing Interest al
t}rrc pcr centun redeemabic at pleasure. ana nave
not called for the interest due OH The STOCK standing
I'm their names for such period OF time rs TO gave
risc 10 The presumption that their heirs. !! any
there be living. having no knowledge OK inc cH-
istancc OF said stock. and Ill OF which WIN appear
more fully by the following statanent-.o WI !;
Sr Inhu:, Berkeley church., certificates Nos. 04
for s3l and 1873 for S2o.23, interest unclaimed
for two hundred and thirteen quarters anu amount
;na n SSl 81 William McCluncy, certificate No.
o. for @2o.45, interest unclaimed for Two nun
Grcd and thirty-ci2ilC quarters. ahd anlonnilES 0
S5o57: estate Jacob Minus, certificate NO. 500
fnrjSo0 10 interest unclaimed Tor two nnnnred
.n1 sivty-tnrce quarters. and amounting 20 S39G9
samuel Paxton, certificates Nos. JUG ior S1l :snn
5SJ for So So, interest unclaimed Tor TWO nun
drnI and Stytv-seycu quarters, an" anohh!iEg 70
SoO7 90: Charles G.. pincknev. Trustee o! Aiiry
i'inckucy certificate No. 33S Tor SS2.SZ. lhtelest
unclaimed for one hundred ana Sixty quarters, aHa
amounting 70 $1,000; ArI0ld,i! gai:cEHDst, IN
trust for the estate OF james wall, Oh FirEnhih;
certificate No. 81 for s2cU.3S Interest unrlaiiied
for ihrcf. hundred ana sixteen quarters anu
amounting 10 S47J.37. ..,,,ro ~
Should the heir. at Inv o. .r:-l rerrcsentI,Ee o.
any Of said stockncGc:.3 fail - establish fheIt
riIhts in said stock Oh LeUrc The br-t Gay o,
November next, the State Tire: sGTcr IS :!iloti"f,
and required 10 carry the principal ana int,tc5' Ca
said stock 10 the credi. OF the STATE ana c'|9S wv"
accounts.
' -" :. l.. LEAPHART.
state Treasurer OF Souih Carolina.
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washington Items.

WASHINGTON, August 14.-Minister Eos
ter sends to the Department OF State deci-
sion by the Mexican Supreme Court of con-
siderable importance. In 1877 the authori-
ties OF Texas applied to one OF the Mexican
States for the eXtradition OF two persons
charged with murder. The prisoners beng
arrested applied for writ OF haoeas cor
pus. which was granted. An appeal was
taken bv the prosecuting attorney to the
Federal Supreme Court, bg which the deci-
sion OF the district Judge was reversed, the
Court deciding that the Mexican Constltu-
ton would not be violated by the eXtradi-
ton Of the criminals.
A report circulated that Mrs. jerks had
been appointed to detective position I'M
der the Treasury is officially denied.
The President has received letter from
the King OF Spain announcing the death OF
his well-beloyed spouse, the Queen Mer-
cedeS ..tEt.
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rhe Churchman'S soutllern Iailroad.

I CINCINNATI, August 14.-Avote was taken
to-day on the question of issuing s2,O0O,OOO
bonds for completing the Cincinnati South
ern railroad, and for confirming the con-
tract to complete the road. The total vote
cast was 2G,649, the majority in favor OF the
measure being 500.
: The Republicans Of the Sixth Ohio dis
trict have nominated V. 3. Horton for Con-
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. THE DANGER OF CoLoRED STOCKINGS
[From the Boston Dispatch. Lydia Berry,
a beautiful young lady OF twenty, OF tnis
city, whose friends imagined that her III
ness OF late was caused by dropsy, were
astonished to-day TO learn that she had been
poisoned by wearing colored stockings. She
is in terrible condition. and her physicians
have little hope OF her recovery. ..tsy.
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Saratoga Races.

SARATOGA, August 14.-First race, one
mile, won by Joe, Virginius second, 10000
third, Time, 1:4G4.
Second race, one mile and five furlongs,
Danicheff winner, Shylock second, Belle
third. Time, 2:564.
Third race, three-quarters Of a mile, Sallie
Watson winner, Egypt second. Time,
1:1S5.
Fourth race, handicap hurdle, mile and a
quarter. Waller winner, Dalgazian second.
Time, 2:213.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-15
The california work1nemcn.

SAN. FRANCISCO, August 14.-The dele
gates-elect Of the Workingmen's party to the
State Constitutional Convention have for
warded to Washington memorial setting
forth the evils OF Chinese immigration, and
requesting immediate steps to abrogate the
PIrIin on me treaty,
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The national Regatta.
P6RTsMoUTH's BOAT-CREw ON THEIR WAY I
.sts NEWARK N T.

Especial telegram 10 the Dispatcli.l
NORFOLK, VA, August IA crew OF
four belonging to the Elizabeth Boat-Ciub,
OF Portsmouth, left via the Baltimore Bay
Line tonight for Newark, N. j.. to repre-
sent Virginia in the national regatta on the
Goth. The crew have trainer in Newark,
and will exercise until the last moment.
The four selected are: Thomas Gallagher,
bow; Thomas Reilly, No. 8; Peter Nc
Grath, No. 9; D. Callahan, stroke. The
crew have fair record. They were barely
beaten by the Columbia crew at the Centen-
NAL by accident. Recently they beat the
Analostans, of Washington, and for several
years have been the champions in this sec
tion