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BUSINESS CHANCES.

RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A
Y PARTY WISHING TO ENGAGE IN A
PAYING RETAIL BUSINESS, the owner uc-
string 10 leave the city to engage In other business
xV;il sell his interest reasonably 70 good party
Auu'0''' "'''' "BUSINESS."
nn1o-stx care Dispatch Office.
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LIVESTOCK MARKETS.
RICHMOND LIVESTOCK MARKET

NOVEMBER 9.-Prices this week ranged rs fol-
lows:
Beef Cdtt'e.-Very best, 4s@ 5Ac.; good. $40
r1ngn oxen, thin steers, old COWS. &C., 202,c.;
bulls, extra heavy, &c. other grades. .@34c. e
TO-, gross.
HogS-Yory best, 7AG &c.; other grades, o@7'ac.
q a., net.
Sheep.-34@ IKc. q h., gross.
VealS.-SfMSIO 4 head.
mich C0trs and fdIreS.-S20M $40 e head
About j47 head Of beef cattle, LIB hogs. and
l75 sheep on the market. Market very much over
.uppled with bocf-cltllc and hOg--there being
ncaily3 carloads Of cattle and about 900 heid OF
hogs Jeff over mso.d. First ana second qualities
OF bcCf-cattlc were moderately firm, other grades
about "a, last week, with possibly u shght decline
In very common. Bulls continue IN aOOd demand
M auotltions. Hoes have declined, and are weak
and DIM. sleep b we advanced sOmewhat arda Q
tOlcrably finn.
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Aruufffed.

Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
PORTSMOUTH, November 10.-Thomas II.
Donald, indicted for the murder Of jackson
Eastman, q Norfolk merchant, in June last,
was tried in the Corporation Court to-day,
and acquitted tonight and discharged.
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FINANCIAL.
sToCK EXCHANGE.

THURSDAY. November 10, 1881.
SALEs-FiRsT BoARD.-30 shares Columbia and
GrccnyIle preferred tB. ca at So, 20 do. az s5K;
10 shares Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta at 54l;
10 shares Petersburg Railroad at 254; 1900 vir-
ginia peclers at f2z; 1000 Virginia tax-rcceiva-
bic coupons at 947,.
SECOND DoARD.-20 shares Petersburg Railroad
at 25h; 10 shares Chesapeake and Ohio nc 2Slt;
30 shares Il. aud W. PtR. X. and W. II. Co. at
\
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TOBACCO MARKETS.
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.
RICHMOND, VA, November 10, 1881.
DARK TOBACCO FOR EXPORT.

RICHMOND, VA, November 10, 1881.
DARK TOBACCO FOR EXPORT.
LUgs.-Commou, S5@S5.5O; medium, sea
S6.5U; good, $40 $3.50.
LeGf.-COmmOn, s7.5O@sS; medium, $4,000
50; good, SlUol Sill; fine, Sl2@ Sl3; extra tine,
sl4WSl5.
DARK roBAcCO-MANUFACTURI
LHg FUlers.-Common, s5@S5.5O; medium,
S6W 5000; good, $40 $3.50.
Ledf FILTERS Common, S7.5O@SS; medium,
SS.5U@S9; good, SlO@sll; hne, sl1.5ONsi2;
extra fine sun-cured, $50 500.
IFFdpD S.-COmmOn, s9MS10; medium,
Sl0.5O@sIl.5O; good, Sl2.5OMSf3.jU; fine,
sl4dSl5; extra sun-cured $50 $50.
BRIGHT T0DACCO-MANUFACTUE
Sm0kcrs-Common, Se.5O@s9; medium, SlO@
81 good, Sl2msl4; line, SI5@ SIS.
FtNcrS.-COmmon, S9MSln medium, Sk0.1O6r
Sll good, Sl2MSl3; tine, S44mSl5.
VrdDperS.-tOmmOn.S lOmSl2; medium, Sf4
@SlS: good, $3.50 $50; hnc, Sf5@s $50; fancy,
S6Om $40.
Wrappers, Mahogdny.-CommOn, sl2@sl5;
mcdinn, Sl5@ $50; good, 1920 $50; tine, $500
$40; extra, 500 $50.
WESTERN TOBACCO.
The demand for this class Of goods Is confined
prime pally TO good old heayy-bOGed hugs and Ken
iucky-Riycr leaf. Wequ0ic:
Ola Tugs, S4d -; kcntucky-lsiyer Tugs, SlOM
Sl2; kentucky leaf l3W SIG.
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TAXES.
TAX-PAYERS

NTOTICE.-TO THE TAXPAYERS
~ or HENRICO COUNTY: You are hereby
notified that tie taN-hius for Tuckahoe, Brook
land and Varina magisJcriSl district Win he ready
for collection at the county courthouse. In the
Treasurer Office, from The 10TH lDAl Or No
1881 after which time per cent. VIII be added
and nc bills sent out for c0llectio0.
'N VIZ WILLIAM VI. NCGRUDER,
no1O-tNol5 County Treasurer.
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LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
The French Cabinet.

PARIS, November 10.-Ailcr the Cabinet
council to-day Premier Ferry and his col
leagues handed their designations to Presi-
dent Greyy, who accepted them. The
ministers will remain in charge OF their
respective departments pending the APP
pOintmcnt OF their successors. President
Greyy has decided to summon VI. GAM
BETA, with whom he will have an inter-
view this afternoon.
PARIS, November 10.-Aitcr his confer
ence with President Grevy this afternoon
Gambetta forthwith took steps to form a
new Ministry. The newspaper lie Paris
'tates that the list will be gazetted on Sun
day.
In consequence OF an article published
in lie Paris, NJ. Adrien Monticello has
challenged VI. Paul De Cassagnac to fight
duel.
Lord GranviIie's Speech.
LONDON, November 10.-Lord Granville
in that part OF his speech at the Lord
Mayors banquet at Guild Hall in which he
dwelt on the friendly feeling existing be-
tween America and England, said: 81
have IL on excellent authority that not only
native Americans but the Irish OF the bet
tcr class are almost to a man on that side
u INC HIfhl NOUlNsl III llNhiAlu hiliSi
Mr.. Forster is engaged"
British Law 10 be Enforced in Ireland.
LONDON, November 10.-Mr. Gladstone,
in his speech at Guild Hall last night, de-
clnred that the law would be enforced with
flrmness and decision in Ireland. Its en-
forccment had been entrusted TO those
agents who, whether constabulary or mill
fairy forces have already earned q title to
the gratitude Of their countrymen by the
courageand exemplary patience with which
they have performed their difficult duties.
Wholesale Massacre Of Young Girls.
LONDON, November 10.-Adyices from
Cape Coast Castle, dated October lG, state
that information has been received there
that the King Of Ashantee has killed two
hundred young girls for the purpose OF
using their blood for mixing mortar for
the repair Of one OF the State buildings.
The report OF the massacre was received
from refugee who was to have been one
OF the victims. II receives some confirma-
ton also in the fact that such wholesale
massacres are known to be the custom with
the King.
French Treaty with the Bey of Tunis.
LONDON. November 10.-The total vote
against Gambetta's motion in the French
Chamber OF Deputies yesterday declaring
that France is resolved loyalty to observe
the treaty with the Bcy of Tunis was Il.
Confederate Bonds.
LONDON. November 10.-Confcderate
dollar-bonds now bring only LIS. Cd. per
100 pounds.
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BUTTER.
nolO-at+

HuT-EDGE BUTTER.-I can supply q
III few families with FIRST-CLASs JERSEY
HITTER, made from A. +: Rowes hera ~
registered Jersey cows. such butter u hster o.
i LIT. i"' ''''e - w 4 q. IIOWIsON,
aress ,o-o,. fredericksburg, Va,
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RICHMOND MARKETS.
ConntrT Prodnce.

NOunffy IfOduce'
Appies: Crccn-tro rom e 10 $3.50 q barrel.
Iffsipqr. 2Om2Ic. e h.
Bitfter. Prime u choice yellow, 25G30c.; fair
70 good ,i,O@ Zuc: ,..,.o, g.. ,,,..,,,.. on.
g., XIX, lii S''' 10 'N ''
wi p sd'3 my ", %. ,ptvc1 Il o56Si5O
5 1te1s, -. - E0'-i I~'I'ol 49,
fhestHuu1,s. eo.oV g ISAl,S5; o.
rtgsi Dllvh,eyei u. t1gi n !. -; ,, 10
DLttd fIa.' hpl','S' - '.',' Hr,
SnCrLli,Cs, dOC, i1'5n TcrIcd i5r
quarters, unpecled &C.; halves un 5 vs. oo
o ro""Fg' Lave cnl'Aciis' Log N''NS' -09
zoe. 600
EggS: 2u@ Zzc, -. 49,. soo common
Csc ."'''''' '''D0
Haaseed: sl.10 & bnshcl; ,-,,,-.,.
nay: yirginia timothy, Q@sl.l5; clover
mixed sl@sl.O5i clover 0O@90c'
Potatoes: Irish, $500 9 barrel; p, 81, Co...
free OF, tops, 4o@45e; 4 n.
RE: Sll5 q 6ushel.
SHmdc: Prime, Toe.
Shueks: 7Om75c.
Baled Mraio: see.
Tttiloio. core. e n.
Wool: Washed, 35c.; unwashod, 25@2Ge. Dur
above rates.
Cement Lime Plaster &c
Cement: ROscndalc, Sl.45@S1.50 q barrel.
Lime: Agricultural, SG lUc & busLel; Rock
ana gjh0 5 a GSen ,9 lnuy JONI
Plaster: Lump, e4.75; ground. IS; calcined
plaster, Sl.6OMSl.75.
Tar: Large size, $3.50.
Dry Goods.
Prints: herrimacs, &c; Merrimack shifting,
&C. Klchmondl o3sc' souLh briage, o'se Pacihc,
& sprasuei M 9fr!sde shGsng &c Dun
ngton' oec.' maIioIy I-lhf I;i MaIlory fuIpic,
- HlP nivHi mug 49,, ill,S1 } uisy 80
solid &c. c.,,... ,,.uo,o,o.,, ,
chester A a: A., 61e.; I;ockhridge A 4. r.,
O+ic'i J'lhts ltIlct = c' ~ "f0'i ""uies hNer'
&c; james h-'e' ~ D'' &C.
Drugs, Dycstuhs, Oils, sc.
Aium &C Go ~ - ,-,,,o,
diconot' $50 SUI = eoso Of c,,- ,o,o,,
COhceHt'"t.1 H9t' 9og@f F''''e va 'O"i "o%S"'
C1OPf,IUoj - - a.
G ryiract ~ LogI5od: lie.
l,1attyyo: siL tc i'io'
ndddr; d4c. exc ,o,cbfro et0s1 TX.
s,,,r,,, 81 5O. whale 75c: Straits 5O6GOOc: La
800 r.oJ Isl 5Cs1,,Cc lard s 8 sweet So q
dllen. lest salad. $500: castor SI.25 = gallon.
Virginia lnhricating, 3O@50c.; kerosene, Ice.
cash. pi, q s S5inol.. Sc.
d. no6fs GEsans zoe. Seneca. without TOP, $50
AZ
, oooH. az a.. "a.
, ~ ~ ;7ii''.ttUe,cstjne. 6Cc.
nP"ito A"'F'"''
Foreign Fruits and candy.
c,andy, 12Da1sc. a n.
Lemons: Messina' 20 G DON haiak'' 90 . "oN'
Oranges None Ia 'h"rAc''
Groceries. sc.
49,. o,.,x al. i'd. 111mll,.c.: ribbed. II
oa1I qeCH shoIiders. glGI0c. Virginia snoui-
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The young man or woman who must
forsake society because Of notifying
freckles. tan, letter, pimples, and itching
excavations OF the face, should use some OF
DIR. Benson's Skin Cure. II cleanses the
scalp and Is good for the toilet.
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Hmm.

Flour-Wc quote: Fine, s4.JG@s5 extra, $3.50;
superlnc, $3.50; common family, $40; choice
or patent family, 5000 sS.75.
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HORSES. MULES, &c.

NOR SALE, A FINE YOUNG o.,
I MARE: medium SIC. Of good blood. ~
Rides aud works well. Address " IT, careoi post
master, Ashland, Va. no il-llE
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COMMERCIAL.
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND, November 10, 1881.

RICHMOND, November 10, 1881.
SALES.
WHEAT-White, 22 bushels very good at Il as.
Lancaster. % bu, hels prime At SliS; lfO bushels
very good at $I.46sS Al; G2 bushels common at
tl.25. Mixed, 3 IL bu,hclsycry good at ) lao; 20
bushels very good ~ : LAB. FulIZ 10 bushels seed
at $40; 90 bushels very good nc Sl.4O; 62
bushels good at S1.35; 90 bushels common Ut
&l.20.
CORN.--WLitc. sc bushels good old al zoe; 23O
bushels prime new at lie. Mixed, 20 bushels dam
AGED az &C.
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by Telegraph.

NEW YORK, November 10 N0op.--Stocks rather
fcyerish. Money. 5@ 6 per cent Exchange-Long,
4sOlS: short. 4S4t. states dull and nominal. Gov
ernments steady for extended 6's and 5's, and .
lower for 4 IS and4's.
ErfpiRg.-Exchangc, 1907. Governments r.
regular: new IS. ZOE: new As. 1l34; new -.
l16f. Money, Gas per cent. states moderately
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.,,, xsrEnxa OF DIR. MADDUx AT
0DRNT0N.

,,rv Of Inquest Tmpanciied-Cosi-
ss,csiue statements OF Various Per-
a Further investigation To-
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NEW YORK, November 1O.-CottOn-Net re-
ceipts, $50 bllee. Futures closed barely steady;
December, t1l.57@sll.5S; January, s11.76o
SLIT; Februlry, sll.93@sl i.9l March.
April, S12.23mSl2.24; May,
June. SI2.45@sl2.47; July,
August, 9lZ.04Ms12.6c.
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GROCERIES. LIQUORS. &c.

1skOsEhitso. LttsOfsr. az.
600 KITS No. 1 MESS MACKEREL,
ZUO 800 barrels No. 3 NACkEREL,
200 barrels EASTERN NEW GROSS HER
100 barrel. No; NORTH CAROLINA CUT
90 boxes IRo,YYHL BAKING-PowDER,
90 boxes PEAELINF-
90 cases bRANDY PEACHES quarts and
200 boxes ' fsBiE CUTTING CHEESE,
25 barrels CHAMPAGNE CIDER.
100 barrels PURE CIDER HlNhGAR,,
no ll-3t 142f Main street.
NEW BUCKWHEAT,
~ NEW HONEY I'm comb,
ELEGANT VIRGINIA HAMS (alI sizes!,
OATbiEALS and CRACKED WHEAT,
DOMESTIC PICKLES.
DOMESTIC BRAkDY-PEACHES,
ZOEDONE, ZOEDOSE. ZOEDOkE;
FINE ROE-IlERRlNGS,
FINEST MACkFREI,
DENILLED and HARD tRABS, &C
no9 CHRISTIAN 4 WHITES.
EREsH ARRIVAL j.
CHOICEST GUNPOWDEE and OOLOSG TEAS
MAPLE SYRUP, GENUINE;
NEW ORLEANS MOLAsSEs, GENUINE,
PURE HONEY-n the comb;
BEST VIRGINIA HAMs-7 10 10 pounds;
ALDERNEY BUTTER,
and many other
GOOD THINGS,
for sac by
JOSEPH NJ. BLAIR, GROCER,
nos e26 Main street.
< BOXES sUGAR-CURED BREASTS;
y boxes sUGAR-CURED SHOULDERS;
&c % \. y. STOKES & GO.
~ BONES SMOKED SHOULDERS.
~ oc ~ A. Y. STOKES 60.
az BONES SMOKED BACON SIDES.
20 oc % 4. Y. STOKES co.
SALTi sALTi sALTl
DAVENPORT & NORRIS.
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
SALTS,
oFfER FOR SALE,
deliverable at Norfolk, CITY Point, Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway wharyes, Richmond and D~nsiiis
railroad, Richmond and Allegheny railroad and
Richmond dock,
100000 SACKS
LIVERPOOL FACToRY-FILLED FINE AND
GROUND ALUM SALT.
OF al grades aud bee, brands
WAREHOUSES;
SEVENTEENTH AND DOCK STREETS,
RICHMOND, VA.
Zoe l3-1moI
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, &C.
NEW GOODS.
RICH DINNER, TEA, and T0iLET-SEfH- In
new shapes and decorations;
ELEGANT GAME, FISH, DEssERr-, aud iCE-
CREAA-sETs OF the latest styles;
DRESDEN FIGURES and ORNAMENTS In all
the latest designs;
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BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE, November l0.-Nirginla 6's. con-
soils, ~; second series, 40: uast-due coupons
94s; new lC-fO's, As. Bid to-day.
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MILWAUKEE.

MILWAUKEE, N-ycmhcr l.-Flour dull and
unchanged. Wheat opened wesk and lower,
closed firm and higher: No. Milwaukee, s1.27h
cash. November and December; Sh2g4 January.
Corn lower az soc. Oats higher: No. 2. 43c. Pro-
Vi. Ions dull Mes pork, $i6 cash and Noycmber;
1920 January. Lard-Prime steam, 3l1 cash
aud November: sl1.2j January. Hogs In fair
demand and unchanged.
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Hides: Wet sailed, et19c.; dry salted, 126lf5c.;
cry mint, l4gl7c.: green, 5eiGc.
Lentter. Rough leather, cJer3 finished har-
ness leather, 349p40c-; finished upper, 306J5c. (:
finished kips, 5O@75c.; hemlock selcs, 20@36e.
Connecticut western news., 1881-03-09
Blind.

Mir. William Pinkerton, the detective, relates the following incidents which oc- cured in the career of noted thief Tapes:
 "There used to be a very celebrated detective in the East named Tag gart, who was employed in large rail- road depot. Tapes wanted to work the passengers, and one day, slipping up be- hind Taggart, he placed a twenty dol lar gold coin over each of the detective's eyes, at the same time asking him if he could sec.
 "No," responded Taggart, as he clutched the money. "I can't see a wink"
 Tapes started into the crowd assem bled, but Taggart called him back.
 Whats the matter now?" cried Tapes.
 "Put one in my mouth," answered Taggatt, "and can't speak"
Connecticut western news., 1881-03-09

tied from making any law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The terrlto- ries of the United States are subject to the direct legislative authority of Con- gress, and hence the General Govern ment is responsible for any violation of the Constitution in any of them.
 It is, therefore, reproach to the Government that in the most populous of the Territories the Constitutional guarantee is not enjoyed by the people and the authority of Congress IS set at naught. The Mormon Church not only offends the moral sense of mankind by sanctioning polygamy, but prevents the administration of justice through the ordinary instrumentalities of law.
 In my judgment it is the duty of Con- gress. while respecting to the uttermost the conscientious convictions and re- llgious scruples of every citizen, to pro- hibit within its jurisdiction all criminal practices, especially of that class which destroy the family relations and endan- astical organization be safely permitted to usurp in the smallest degree the func- tions and powers of the National Gov ernment.
 The civil service can never be placed on satisfactory basis until it is regu- lated by law. For the good of the ser vice itself for the protection of those who are entrusted with the appointing power against the waste of time and ob- struction to the public business caused by the inordinate pressure for place, and for the protection of incumbents against intrigue and wrong.
 I shall, at the proper time, ask Con- gress to fix the tenure of the minor offices of the several executive depart ments and prescribe the grounds upon which removals shall be made during terms for which incumbents have been appointed. Finally, acting always within the authority and limitations of the Constitution, invading neither the rights of the States nor the reserved rights of the people, it will be the purpose of my Ad- ministration to maintain the authority and Tn all places within it's jurisdiction to enforce obedience to all the laws of the Union in the interests of the peo- pie; to demand rigid economy in all the expendltures of the Government, and to require the honest end faithful service of all executive officers, remembering that tho offices were created, not for the benefit of incumbents or their support CTS. but for the service of the Govern. ment.
 And now, citizens, am about to assume the great trust which you have committed to my hards. I appeal to you for that earnest ard thoughtful support which makes this Government in fact, as it is in law, Government ol the people. l shall greatly rely upon the wisdom and patriotism of Congress and of those who may share with me the responsibilities and duties of admin. istration.
 And above all, upon our efforts to promote the welfare of this great peo pie and their Government, J reverently invoke the support and blessings o1 Almighty God.
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No Innd on Which the Sun Shines

Possesses greater natural advantages than our own, but there arc portions of the great grain bearing West and fertile South where atmos- pheric influences prejudicial to health initiate against them, in some degree, as places of resi- dence. Heavy rainfalls and the overflow of great rivers, which upon their subsistence leave dank vegetation exposed to the rays of the sun, there beget malarlal levers, and there also the inhabitants arc periodically obliged to use somo medicinal safeguard against the scourge. The most popular is Hostetter's Stomach Bit ters, preventative that has for over quarter of Q century afforded reliable protection to those whom experiences in the futility of ordi- nary remedies for fever and ague, has taught to substitute for them. Whether intermittent or remittent, miasmatio levers are conquered and averted by this superb anh-periodlo and fortif, ing medicine as they are by no other pure local hittegs.
Connecticut western news., 1881-03-09
What Followed.

The old story of Pandora's box has had good many modern duplicates. Men, women and children need lessons now and then like the one given below, to teach them to keep 'hands off," As the Hollander tried to express it when closing his story of the little dog and the lobster:
 'Dot moral vas, tole you bout
 Pefore vas neffer known
 Don't want to find oudt too much dings
 Dot wasn't ov your own.'
 The proverbial curiosity of women led to smash-up at the Continental Colliery, near Pottsville, Pa., recently. The slope engineer went home to his dinner, and the fireman remained in the engine-house waiting for his wife to ap- pear with his lunch.
 She being considerably behind time, the fireman became restless with hunger and started for home. While he was gone. the wife, by another route, ap- peared at the engine house with his din- ner.
 The fireman not returning immediate ly, his wife became tired waiting and l commenced examining the pictures pasted around the room.
 This soon grew monotonous, and in casting about for something else to en- certain herself with she saw the lever that starts the huge engine. She won- dered what that particular piece of iron was used for.
 First, she admired its smoothness, and then she marvelled at its cleanliness. Becoming bolder, she gave it a sudden jerk.
 There was burr and @ whiz, and the ponderous machinery started as though animated with the breath of life.
 The woman clutched the lever in the hope of placing it as she found it, but to her horror it only increased the speed of the machinery.
 The drum was ere aking and revolvin with terrible rapidity the piston-rods flew in and out of the cylinder like lightning. The steam escaping hisseG ike fury, and the woman with shriek rushed for the open air. Just then the wagon that started from the bottom when she started the machinery came out of the slope like shot, landing o1 top of the engiue-house, mashing ant crushing it to pieces.
 There was no work in the colliery tn, next day.
Connecticut western news., 1881-03-09
THE SPITZKOP ENGAGEMENT. The Fight Between the English
 Troops and the Boers.

The correspondent of the London ,Standard sends @ graphic account of the Spitzkop engagement. The British force numbered 600 men belonging to the Fifty-eighth Foot, the Second Battalion of the Sixtieth Rifles and the Ninety-second Gordon Highlanders. After a toilsome march the troops reached the top of the range of hills overlooking the Boer encampment, 2,OOO yards away. At seven a. m. the Boers ad- vanced as if with the intention of attacking the British, but after sharp firing they withdrew about noon. Shortly after one p. m., however, they returned, largely reinforced, to the assault and opened a whitening fire upon the British troops. "The Boers," says the correspondent, swermed up the sides of the hill and made several desperate attempts to carry the position with a rush. Each time, however, they were driven back with the bayonet After each charge the firing, which nearly ceased during the melee, broke out with renewed violence, and the air above us seemed alive with bullets. The troops did their duty we'll and steadily, and trying as was the occasion fought with great coolness, encouraged by their officers. At last the Boers, who had gathered near the edge of the slope, made tremendous rush at a point beyond that at which they had been before attacking and where the number of defenders was comparatively small. They burst through the defend CTS and poured in over the edge of the basin and our position was lost. The main line of our defenders, their flank turned and taken in reverse, made 8 rush along the plateau to endeavor to form and rally, but it was useless. With fierce shouts and storm of bullets the Boers poured in. There was wild rush, with the Boers close behind. The roar of the firing, the whistling of the bullets and the yells of the enemy made up din which seemed internal. All around men were falling. | 1llSsO Htbo uO 1CS1SLbAC0-1O utb1Us lO was flight for life. At this moment was knocked down by the rush and trampled upon, and when I came to my senses the Boers were firing over me at the retreating troops who were moving down the hill. Trying to rise If was taken prisoner and led away. On the hill found the body of General Colley shot through the head. As to the completeness of their victory there can be no question. They carried by sheer fighting position which their General himself considered to be, de- fended by the force at his command, impregnable. The Boers' casualties were trifing in the extreme. A few minutes later they held the crest of the hill, and our men were defending the natural basin in which they had been lying in apparent security. It cannot be denied that the capture of Majela Hill is an exploit of which any troops in the world might be proud" The Boer force numbered ], 1000 men.