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MORE OF THE DAKOrA FLOoDs.
Railroads Ruined White Swan.
Green Island and VermilffOu De.
StrOyed-ManY Lives Lost.

Hon. n. G. Ofdway, governor OF Dakota,
who isin Washington, has received the follow
ing dispatch from the secretary OF the territory:
lANKToE, DAKOTA, April 4.
Cor. N. G.. Ord1cdy:
There is no mall The railroad is ruined. White
Swan and Green Island are DESTROYED Thou
sands OF hYe stock are drowned. The bottom
land Is covered with water and heavy ice IL
Is eported that Vermillton Is destroyed. Thirty
lives lost. Heavy rise above.
GEO. II. HAND. Sec.
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The Raging Missouri

OMAHA, NEB., April 5..The Missouri river has
risen 10 Is feet above low water mark, and con-
tiDues to rise slowly. Considerable damage is
threatened to establishments on the river bot
tom through the undermining of the govern
1nent rlprap. The fires In the smelling works
are put ont. A much greater rise is ANTICIPATED
frotn the breaking OF Uhe gorges above.
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Arrested for JJaYnrac,ice.

PHILADELPHIA, April 5.-Rev. Thomas B.
Miller, formerly pastor OF the M. E. church, on
Lehlgh avenue, and Dean Of the philadelphia
college OF medicine and surgery" and DIR. isaac
Hathaway, were arrested this morning upon
coronoI's warrant. charged with criminal NAL
practice. The complainant. Mary Butler Is
now In imminent danger OF death. She alleges
that Miller was the principal, and Hathaway
his assistant In the malpractice.
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A Ship. Canal Ri,l p..s.a.

= DOVER, DEL, April The new Delaware a.
Rouse To- day by a vote OF l6 to l. It has been
sent 70 the Senate, and viii probably be read a
second Time and referred to a special commit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-05

The VANDAIIs arrived at Key West yes. .er lay
f.om Eavana- Al are well On board.
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THE SENATE YEsTERDAY.-After our Senate
report closed yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Sauls-
bury made speech charging the republicans
with embarrassing the President Mr.. Jones
OF Florida, denied the assertion OF Mr.. Logan,
occurred ia Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-05

j. j. GRAHAM ana ". n. Rupley were to-day
appointed storekeepers for the 1Ch district Of
Kentucky
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Fears OF the Fruit Crop.

DANVHLE, VA, April 5.-Last evening She
weather in this region became bitterly cold.
The thermometer at O'Clock stood at IS de-
night, covering the streams ana ponds it fs
feared that the whole fruit crop has been
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THE EVENING STAR,
Washington News and Gossip.

GoyEySNEST RECEIPTS To DAy.-Internal
revenue 1892, 6s: crstonns, S.69, ,225 SO.
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NEW YORK, April 5-Messra VIM. N. Eyarts
Allen g. Thurman and Timothy o. Howe who
have been appointed by President Gardeid
y. 8. Commission TO attend the Monetary Con.
ference to be held In Paris on the 10Th fIstant
sailed for Europe to-day In the steamer Ari-
IONA,
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Ex- SENATOR CRAGIS. Of New Hampshire was
on The floor OF the senate to-day.
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The Funding RilI Passed.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, April 5.-The vote reject
iDg the funding bill TO fund the state debt at
one hundred. and three per cent interest has
been reconsiGered and has just passed the
senate. lt Is now the law, only awaiting the
Signature OF the governor.
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An ex.nIarar Dead

LOWELL, MASS, April 5.-Hocum HOsford, for
several years during the late war mayor OF this
City, died this morning, after lingering illness
aged 81.
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REsIGNHD.-Col. Geo. W. Manyrenny, chair
man OF the Ute commission, resigned to-day,
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EpiZOOtic.
VICTORIA, b. G.. April 5.-EpfZootic prevails
among horses here TO an alarming extent.
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- OFFICE OF The COMMISSIONER OF
~ TIE FltEEDMAN'S SAVINGS AND
TRUST COMPANY,
WAsRISGToS, D. c., March IA, 1881.
Notice IL hereby giyen TO the Depositors and
Creditors OF the ERsEDMAS'S SAVINGS AND
Trust COMPANY thst all cIaims must be pre-
sented, and al dividends heretofore declared ap-
Pied for, at this Office, or before AU9US-r 2l.
1oSl. or they viii be barred. and the amounts dis
:riouted anOBy the other creditors OF the Cosn-
yaDy, as provided in the act of February 81 1881.
DspOsitors who hsve not slready received divi-
Cends should immediately forward their books by
nal or express or u rough some responsible bauk
or banner. accompanied with their address.
mar12 JNO. JAY KNOX, Commissioners.
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A Hill Against Telegraph Console
dRtiOn.

HARRlsBCRG, PA April "a biIl 10 escheat
10 the commonwealth the property of Telegram b
companies who violate the article OF the conSti-
tuition foroiddiDg the consolidation OF compet-
lbs .lnes passed tlnally In The senate to-day.
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SESATOR JOKES MIssIoN.-Senator Jones, OF
Nevada. left last night for New York prom.
iaent democrat said he went as an envoy 70
Senator Conklfng TO endeavor 70 induce Judg
Robertson to request the President TO withdraw
his name as collector for the port of New York,
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THE GREELEY ARCTIC EXPEDITION has three
propositioLs from the owners OF vessels to take
the party TO Lady Franklin Bay. Each offer Is
conditioned that the owners shall furnish their
own captain aud crew. The proposition that
the vessel should be under command OF naval
offcer and manned BY United States saaInen
will be abandoned and one OF the three vessels
offered chartered.
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ra SPECIAL NOTICE.

SPECIAL NOTICE.
NORTHERN LIBERTY MARKET.
BIZ vote of the Directors OF ths Market REDUC-
IlON has been made in the monthly rent Of Stalls
10 renters, 10 take effect APRIL /, 1881, aud
time through the current fiscal year Dealers de-
strlpg to avail them selves of this ADVANTAGE will do
vel 70 make immediate application at the Office of
the Company
nlar25-lm B. F. GUY. Secretary.
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NAVAL ORDERS.-Captain John Irwin to the
temporary command Of the Mare Island navy
yard in addition to his other duties Lteuten-
ant s. f. Garrison 10 the Galena, European
station. Lieutenant T. S Phelps to the Mare
Island navy yard. Assistant Engineer A. V.
zane 10 examination for promotion. Boat
swain j. c. Thompson TO the Colorado. Captain
T. Z. johnson from the Mare Island navy yard
and placed on waiting orders. Boatswain W.
j. Tompkins from the Colorado and ordered to
the Qulnnebaugh, European station.
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THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT announces that
1t will receive offers OF 4s, AIS and per cent
currency bonds to the amount OF $500, 900, for
the sinking funds Of the Pacific railroads, until
Wednesday, the 9th instant, at noon, when
the offers will be opened. The bonds, Ii ac-
cepted, will be purchased With accrued interest
TO date.
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PKRsoNAL-Ex Represents tative Hubben, whose
family are stu here, went over to New York
Sesterday.-A complimentary dinner was
given at Deimonieo's last evening to Mccul.
iough, the tragedian, who sails for ENGLAND To-
ds5.-Col. j. Z. Tourtelotte OF General Sner-
mans stan was at Nice on the 18th ult.-The
AiDany JO1faat or last evening gives Currency
10 the report that Hon. j. c. Bancroft Davis hss
eeeu offered the place OF United States DtsTrtcT
Judge for New York city. In place of Mr..
Choafe, resig gned.-It Is reported that Ms D.
P. Bowers the actress has leased the country
residence Of ex-governor Shepherd near this
city, and win make It her home for some rime
TO eome.-C. A. LounsDerry. editor OF the
Bismarck Tribune, and p. B. Walker, editor OF
the Minneapolis L1JnberBtdn. are at the Ma
t1onal-John Cockerell, formerly OF this city,
accompanies John Mccullough TO England
Mr.. Corcoran, who has been suffering from q
severe cold for several days past, is cOnSidera-
bly, improved, and was able To be out to-day
attending TO business afTairS.-iIon. ThoS. III.
Nelson or Indiana and bon John Ssdg Iick oi
San francisco are at VIII ards.
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DEATH IN BEER VAULT-Theodore Settler a
German, employed as laborer at John Aloerts
brewery, corner 25th and L streets northwest,
was found dead fn one OF the beer vaults ar 5:3a
O'Clock this morning. It is thought that when
he went 10 close the vaults, about O'Clock last
night, he made misstep and fell Ia, killing
himself Instantly. His absence was not noticed
by the other employees until this morning when
the vault was found open, and upon inVestiga-
ton The facts as above were ascertained. The
distance which he fell was about twenty-five
feet.
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TIE CABINET MEETING TO-DAY.-Ail the mem.
bers CT the Cabinet were present at the meet
ing this afternoon. The financial question was
discussed, and the members OF the Cabinet who
were IN New York reported upon the results of
their visit. Nothing was made known as to the
action or the Cabinet. IL Is understood that 1t
Is the intention only to make known the policy
OF the administration Dy the official acts OF the
Treasury department as taken from time to
time,
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TIE BERLIN MIssION.-The state department
has received no official Information as to the
resignation OF Minister White al Berlin. The
President has, however, received letter from
Mr.. White, asking to be relieved OF his present
duties as early as possible. No nomination to
the place Will be made until Minister Whites
Official resignation Is received by the State
department.
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INCREASED PURSES FOB THE COMING RACES
Upon the accommodation or the JrotLing COM
nittee, the National Fair AssocisIio1 has
authorized the amount OF purse given for the
"fTee-for all star pacers" TO be Increased from
5000 TO 81 Geo, and the addition OF 2:20 pacing
meeting. These changes were made upon the
urgent request OF horsemen, both In the east
and west, and will have the effect OF bringing
TO this CITY at the spring trottlng meeting
quite NUMBER OF horses OF laIional reputa-
uon. John Splan has arrived with the famous
pay uottinG stallion "Wedgewood,.' and ex-
pects quite lumber OF other horses here In
rev days. "Weogewood" is at the fair grounds
ard is being put In condition for the sprln
trctting meeting.
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NEW YORK AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT
Aprop0S or the many high offices given to Ohio
men, 1t has been remarked that except for the
brief term of Mr.. WashOurn, of Illinois, as Sec
retary OF State during the first six days OF Pres
Is the first chief OF the State Department Wno
has not been New YORKER since Buchanan,s
administration. Secrstary Seward Secretary
Fish and Secretary Evarts were all from that
state. and their unttea terms covered period
OF twenty years. Judge Black, OF Pennsylvania
was the immediate predecessor OF Mr.. seward
IN the State department.
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How TO BREAK THE DEAD-LOCK.-Some who
want the pending deadlock broken think the
President makes mistake In Withholding i'm
portant nominations The argument advanced is
that By sending In the nominations the pres
sure for an executive session will be intensified
and that such pressure may have the eject
to induce the republicans to consider the Pre5l-
denfial nominations.
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THERE WAS NO CONFERENCE. - Postmaster
General James says that there was no confer
ence about Judge Robertson's nomination in
New York between Vice President Arthur, Sem
atOT Platt, Governor Cornell and himself The
objects and business OF each were so different
while they were in New York that they did not
even see each other.
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A BAY AND NAVY OFEICEHs,
IL you are ordered fro7f this leave your pron
erty with the undersigned IL you are orfIarsd h
this city. doa- fall 20 the underslsued about
hCUse-
app 3tIp FITCH. FOX x BROWN
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Lord Beaconsfield passed satisfactory night.
He was somewhat restless in the early part of
The night. but early this morning he had a
short sleep. The fever symptoms have aoated.
A bulletin Issued at 1915 O'Clock this morning
says: 81. Lord Beaconsfleld passed a tolerably
quiet night. Some fresh gout has appeared In
bis knees which explains the feveT1sh symp-
toms. The fever is now mitigated The pa
tlent continues to take nourishment and his
STRENGTH Is maintained
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marked yesterday to 4 STAs reporter 10 the
SS ante chamber: 'An this debate and these
proceedings are out OF order Why" asked
Vie reporter. Because" )" WAS the reply. ..it Is
required that all treaties shall be considered IN
ext cuttye session, and this Is nothing bur
treaty between Malone ana tie republicans =
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B0TT0N AND THE STATE DEPARTMENTAL
number of people in this country who are In
terested In the AmerIcan-Boyton-wh has
been arrested with others for land league dis
turbances In Ireland have urged Secretary
Elaine to take steps to secure BoFton'S release.
The State department Is now investigating the
matter, and any action that may be taken Will
be based upon the results OF that investigation.
II BoytOn as an American citizen went over
and violated the laws OF England all that can
0a done In his oena1 on the part OF the nited
states government Will be to secure as gJo1
treatment for TIE prisoner as possible.
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How BIS REJECTION WILL WORK-One of Mr..
VIM. E Chambers friends said to-day that If
the Senate rejects his nomination it will make
him In New Hampshire, and the result will be
his election to the L nited States Senate to rep
resent that state in the next vacancy.
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WHITE HOUSE CAILERS.-Among the Presi-
dents callers to day were Senators Dawes,
Hale. Allison. McDill, Frye, Hawley and Ferry.
tip0ne, and Judge Tyner.
, 1881-05-01

VIJAN'rED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
j. w housewoEk In small priynte family Apply III
Gouth
, 1881-05-01

yITANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL TO
w do general housoWork. References required
Abplv Ut SIT IurUp-st.
, 1881-05-01

NTANTED-CAN!VASSERS FOR .BEsI
w line OF oGice-selltn0 goods earth. Only
educated men wanted jSO. Il. B.AliHEIN l. CO.,
Hn0khfudafH.
, 1881-05-01

VTANTED-AT 3o3 NIARSHFIELD-AV.,
houseTork; s.nn il family Bring reference.
, 1881-05-01

uTANTED-AN ACTIVE, ENERGEIlC
w young man of thor9ush business n tr"ine -
in o,yn hundwritng giving ago. references. nnd pro-
rinus In ain avs cxucrtencc, V IL Tribune Office,
, 1881-05-01

fsys, sttlSs ERsGaAss fdt xSspR
paper trade References required Address h H.
, 1881-05-01

WANTED-SEVERAL MORE GIRL
w operators with machines; etcndv work: good
pay: pleasant work Ladies' Dress Reform Parlors,
IS South Ad1-st.
, 1881-05-01

WTANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w housework; private fnmily. 35i OnArto-st-
HTANTED-GOOD GIRL TO DO GEN
w ernl houscwnrk: must be good cook; German
preferred. Cali at 50 LincuIn-ay.
, 1881-05-01

,WANTED.-COMPETENT IT,, GlKL q isl.o. FWK t,;,lf
couk and wnsh we'll. reference required Apply pe-
ft,te Ut sQQ Nest NOnrQc-at.
, 1881-05-01

UTANTED-GOOD GIRL FOR GENER-
w al honsework In private family. Apply u ~
East uurou-st-, upper fiat 's -t-..
, 1881-05-01

NANTED-30 CARPENTERS. APPtf
w Monday morning Mt Forty-second-st- and LAKE.
avs or, to-day, at S1 Forty-seTenth-st. near WENT
, 1881-05-01

"ANTED-A MAN FROM Is TO 80
w wears of aye to wait upon sick man. Apply
at Stnie-st Muuduy, May :.
, 1881-05-01

CITUATlON WANTED-BY 4 FIRST
5 CUES coachman; eood City driver; understands
the care of G.,m ocx. curtta.es. und harness. !on1
exrerfence. Very best Of city reference CAL ot
address Il ". Wabash rouud-house- toEtJ-
Hsst-iI. and :. .ewnrt-av.
, 1881-05-01

GIRL TO DO GENERAL
w housewurk: must be d good cook Inquire to-
day ut Sc CHntTe-uy
, 1881-05-01

a; D s; ESGAGH &c slSaaca ms IL 10y
popular arr work issued. MOONEY y 6AAhI, Id
EoIth Clark-st., KuUnl IL
, 1881-05-01

WTANTED--AT Ills FORTY-F1RST-ST.,
Sweue for ge,lcrul htusework. Must be goou cook
mud laundress- ...
, 1881-05-01

w netent g,rl 10 do light second work and tMke
care O. child; English German. or scandinavian.
, 1881-05-01

JN NANTED-A BOY. MUST BE VERY
w quick. good scho1nr. thoroughly reliable nnd
bring best OF recommendations as to honesty. Mon
dny morning O'Clock sharp, Osborne Warehouse. GU
Smith MlrKA1-St.
, 1881-05-01

WANTED GIRLS TO. WORK ON
w Singer machines on shop coats; stcady work
and good wages Cali ut Is Nurtst, Near St1tcenth-s
Gull uli week.
, 1881-05-01

D-AIEAT-CUTTER'T TO WORK
w In market (sinEle mum. Give references nna
,xsups eYnecAd Stead5 work Address il. Tribune
, 1881-05-01

uTANTED-YOUNG MAN OR BOY IN
ully useful Call Monday. f. F-PYATT ~ west Aao'~
, 1881-05-01

"ANTED-TWO SALESLADIES IN
w millinery; nune but those having had experl-
c.ire in selling millinery ROuus aud who Enp" III
about luktux orders need apply Mrs f. +. VARY,
:si5 West atntisUn-st-
, 1881-05-01

NTANTED-AN ACTIVE, INTELLl-
w gent office boy. Apply with rcfercnces' 70
DAf 4 FIELD, lD LII Salie-st
, 1881-05-01

VXTANTED-A COMPETENT PERSON
w US cook and laundress Ia su1nll private fami-
III on North Slide where eilanbernlhd and butler aro
kept: may have some assstAuce in ironing. Best city
rtftrenccs required, s |, Tribune Office.
, 1881-05-01

WANTED AN HONEST, BRIGHT
w boy about Il years old to assist tn IN otco and
do collecting; must have FLU security upon which
interest will allowed excellent chance to learn
Bookkeeping. Address + II, Tribune office.
, 1881-05-01

WTANTED- 100 HANDS ON LAWN
w SUITS etc. trouble for girls to learn at nuth-
cast corner Indiana and Curtis. Call for week.
, 1881-05-01

TO GO INTO
w the sountry; stendy work all the year. Apply
~ MINER n AMEE LII La Suiie-St
, 1881-05-01

UTANTED-A FIRST-CLASSG GIRL FOR
w cooking wnAhtux and ironing III sulall family
Good wages. References required. Call vt ~ Wis
tsonstn st North Side.
, 1881-05-01

VTANTED-AN EXPERIENCED GIRL
fumi,y ApuIy Monday at alS West Westinghouse.
, 1881-05-01

yrTANTED D-COLORED MAN AND
w wife with reference; To- take care Of
hnrsa and work about house, and wife to wash. ~
Lntn-st.
, 1881-05-01

WANTED AGENTS-S1 SAMPLES
w free to parties meaning business and 81 per
week euatuuteed energetic men, with VI Without OF
perence s'na: cpit Send for nna tnses
with sta mp, Mt;llIlLl4 y Co. q North Ciark"st
, 1881-05-01

WANTED D-EXPERIENC;En l; @ c;El5o-. SIaAM Slas = "
trim1uers; also girls ~ feaEn 1t TURNER'S. las WE
haAh xnY
, 1881-05-01

GOOD GIRL IN SMALL
w family that understands nice cooking at Il
South Elixate ST., near WASHINGTON.
, 1881-05-01

1ITANTED-TWOE EXPERIENCED MEN
w 10 mount and blackcn stoves. Address. with
rnf Y TIinuuN LthCI.
, 1881-05-01

WANTED-A NICE GIRL TO DO GEN
w eraf hlusework iii private fa1nily; no washing.
References required 5ku Calu1net-aT. =
WANTED-GIRL 10 DO GENERAL
wv housework Call Monday at ZIG Wabasthv.
WANTED- ED-FIRST-CLASS COOK 2127
~ Miehtgnn-2v. ~
, 1881-05-01

WANTED-STRONG ENPERlENCED
w boy to run Keedy elevator: and make himself
otherwise useful Apply TO F. S1EG EL y BROS, lis
MntjsOQ-st
The National tribune., 1881-10-08
ABOUT OUR PRESIDENTS.

George Washington the first President Of the
United States, died at his home, Mount Vernon,
on the 18th of December, 1899 and was there
buried. John Adams, the second and Thomas
Jefferson, the third President, both died on the
4th of July, 1926. Adams was buried beneath
the Unitarian church at Quincy, and Jefferson
buried at Monticello his Virginia home.
Madison died June 80 1886, and was buried at
Montpelier, his home, in the Virginia mountains.
Monroe died on the 4th of July, 1881, at the resi-
dence of his son-in-law in New York, and he was
first buried in the Marble Cemetery of that city
but finally buried in Hollywood Cemetery,
Richmond, Va. John Quincy Adams died in the
capital February 21 1913, and was buried by the
side OF his father at Quincy. Jackson died June.
s. 1915 and was buried at the Hermitage which
had long been his home. Van Buren, died July
"a 1862, and was buried at Kinderhook his home
Harrison died April 4, 1841, and was buried at
North Bend. Tyler died January II, 1862, and
was buried in Hollywood Cemetary, Richmond.
Polk died June Is, 1S49, and was buried in the
lawn of his own home in Nashville. Taylor died
July 9, 1850. and was buried in Cave Hill Gene
terry, Louisville. Fillmore died March s, 1874,
and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, near
Buffalo. Pierce died October g. 1869, and was
buried in AIinot Cemetery, Concord. Buchanan
died June ], 1868, and was buried in Woodland
Hill Cemetery, Lancaster Lincoln died April
Is, 1865, and was buried in Oakridge Cemetery,
Springfield, Johnson died July 81 1875, and
was buried at Greenville. Garfield died Septem-
10, 1881, and was buried in Cleveland, September
26. Four Presidents died in office-Harrison and
Taylor by illness, and Lincoln and Garfield by
assassination. Only two ex-Presidents are now
liying-Grant and Hayes and three ex-Vice-
Presidents are Yet living-Ham Colfax, and
Wheeler
The National tribune., 1881-10-08
DEATH OF A VETERAN.

We clip the following from the Alexandria
Mimi Post:
The sudden death of Mark Bundy, on the list
inst, was mentioned in last weeks Post. 1t re-
suited from heart disease, which had threatened
a fatal termination several times during the past
few months. He was ffty-one years and eleven
months old. He was born near Salisbury, Wilt
shire county, England. At the age of seven the
family came TO Quebec, where his mother and a
sister died. They then moved to Toronto. where
he remained several years. At the age of sixteen
he enlisted in the United States Army, and served
through the Mexican War. He afterwards entered
the British army, Third Madras regiment, and
fought at Cawnpore, Delhi, Lucknow, and all
the principal battles Of the Sepoy rebellion in
Hindoostan, and for gallantry received medal
of honor and forty pounds sterling prize money
He joined the Union army at the breaking out
of the civil war in America and served till the
great rebellion was crushed. When home on
veteran furlough, at Cleveland, Ohio, he was
married to the estimable lady now his widow.
His record soldier is brilliant For gallantry
in carrying off d wounded officer from the bloody
field of Stone River where bullets and shells
rained all around him. and where none else
would venture, General Rosecrantz wrote him a
letter of highest commentator, and placed his
name on the roll of honor. He was taken pris-
oner at Atlanta, and was confined six weeks at
Andersonville, when he was exchanged, and again
entered active service. He took part in more
than 200 battles. His hat and his garments were
riddled by the enemy's bullets, and comrades fell
on every side. But he never received even the
slightest wound.