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SOCIAL INCIDENTS.

RECEPTION TO A EEW.YORK BRlDE-ADMlRAL AND
MRS. RODGERS AT noME - ENTERTAINMENTS rs
PAST AND TO BE GIVEN.
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The "kettedrum. so
called. at Mrs. Anthony Polok's this afternoon
WAS in reality a wedding reception to Mrs.
snent two winters here as Mrs. Polloks guest. Miss
Dickerson married cousin of Mrs. N. s. Lincoln.
formerly Miss Gould, of Troy, N Y. Mrs. Pollok
was assisted i'll receiving by Mrs. Gould and Miss
Cbeeyer also Of New York. Among the
many guests present were General and
Mrs. Hazen, the Japanese Minister and Madame
Yosbida. Major and Miss Slack Mrs. Chittenden and
M,ss Butler. Miss atarin. Mrs John Jay Knox and
Miss Knox Mrs. and Miss Harlan, Mrs. Lppitt and
h.r danohter, Miss Dodge. Mrs. Bingham and her
onest Mrs. Butler. DR.. and Mrs. n. ). Lincoln. MIS-
Tiffany. of New-YOrk Mrs. Ross Ray and daughter
Mr.. Polo of the Spanish legation Mr.. Ogura, OF the
Jananese Legation. NJ Outrey, the French Minister;
the German Minister; Mr.. Hornsby and his WIFE,
daughter of Judge Jeremiah Black; Mrs. Key ana
MICS Hattie Key, Miss Rachel Sherman. the daugh-
tors of the Chlan and Spanish Ministers, Mrs Claf
lin Dr. and Mrs. Kindeburger, and Mrs. WalterCox
The same persons drifted to and from the Obserya;
torv TO accept the hospitality profered ~ Autnir
and Mrs. Rodgers. from 70 oenocA' 90 Moyai nI and
fer place there was a preponderance OF Navai sIu
Army OHicers aud their wives, but tne
same "Ciyil list was conspicuous a'
each place. r I'D. NJ tho
s,rSay Ta eVenns Mr. and
anthony tS u RSlSe S.ssraas svIM Miss RsndoDS. daus
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NEW PONCA BILL.
SECRETARY sCHURz's INGENIOUS PLAN TO DEFEAT
THE PRESIDENTS RECOMMENDATIONS.


Special Dispatch TO The Boston Adrertissr. . .
WASHINGTON, Feb. IA bill for the rehet
of the POncas has been prepared at the Interior ep
meni and it ncenously contrvei defeat the rec
poses to appropriate $1G5,0O0. -. SO far as tne
pecuniary matter goes, these are the terms OF Tue
agreement" OF December last with the addition OF
$4,000 for the Poncas the old reservation This is
all there Is TO TINT Under this bill the Indians wouh
get less than half much land as was recommended 10
the animus and motive of the bill is discovered
in the provision that those who are ,oI IN N
there and only those who are IN Dakota and Nebraska
select their lands the old reservation. Be,
fore the Indians have OF the money appropriated
their light and title TO part OF he 0id reservation
not selected to he held in teyeTaly by e Indians VINO
are there This part OF the il Is direct rePudatlotn
who said In us special message: Ample time and np
portuny ehould bo given to the members OF The tribe
freely to choose Their allotmonts either Gu tnelr
old or their new reservation" THIS Is pre-
cisely what the Department OF The Interior
preston of.the Poncas to prevent # they can The
Departmen, hns never given these Indians chance
freely to choose whether they VIII live in the Indian
have such a choice. The course OF the Interior
Department In this matter coDvirts IL OF nsnGcry ana
dInngcnnousness, and OF dls0yaty to the PRESIDENT
which shielded the Secretary by omitiing TO
state In tho message the Important TACT, ae
clearly and cOnclusivcly established az any other
that the removal Of POncas ordered by the leior
Department IN violation Of law. This bill has not been
regularly offered IN the Senate to be printed ana re-
fercd but sent directly TO the Committee on Indian
Alnre copy being given 10 he POnca Committee lne
evident design OF THIS course was TO Keep u from the
public and from criticism until II should be presented az
u cOnunttre report probably new draft ot bi' re-
!errcd. What tho Secretary rave ont The nther uay
that he going carry the war into Africa" has
perhaps, been misunderstood. P0sDy he ala not mean
that hc going the P0nca CommssiOn, but
to assa. overthrow ANA humIate the President him
eef by ,hwarng the enactment OF his Recommendations
I'M Inv
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PUTTING UP TIE PRICh or SToTES.

DETROIT, Mich. Feb 10.-1he National
stovenakers' Association at meeting to-day discussed
the question OF advance In prices based upon prospcc
tive advance in foundry roD The present stock
OF stoves believed to be smaller than usual After DIS
cussOn a resolution finally adopted liking the mini
mum price OF cents per pound with trimmings
and ornaments according 10 quality; repairs cents per
pOund: discounts on hollow 30 per cent scttl"-
mens In tour nonths time discount cent for cash
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THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC.

MEXICO Feb. 1.-The departure of Senior
Zamacona for the United states Unexpectedly post
poned end the Circumstance gave rise to much com.
ment; but he has since informed his friends that he
would sail from Vera Cruz February In the steamer
Galveston. friends OF ex- President Dioz in
Oaxaca propose to elect MIN Governor Of that state
L. Is reported mands will be given to the Lertst
Generals EscOJedO. AlatOrc and Ceballos. Mr. Sullivan,
the railroad contractor had enthusiastic reception on
his arrival recently at MOrela The inauguration OF the
railroad from Chihuahua TO Paso del Norte was liked
for the 10th inst.
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ARRESTED FOR R0BBING TIE MAILS.

CHICAGO, Feb. 10.-SOme days ago Govern
ment detectives discovered that thcfs OF mail matter
were being committed on the maicars between Roches-
tor and this city, the Lake Shore and Michigan eouth
ern traius and several arrests made Last night
the police made an important arrest In the person OF
John p. Leist, young man who has been assistant
weioher at the Post Oflce On Is person were found
docnments and money large amount, and under bis
lead the officers discovered in house OF pad repute on
The South Side additional valuables some OF them In tho
original cdyslopes. The total amount recovered was
from 1000 to 81 5000. Leists method was to cui
slt in the mail pouch and abstract tile letters He made
,tu aonfpa
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DRIVEN TO CRIME BY WANE

The sbow-window of the gentlemen's fur.
n,shi,o ooods store &c No. 123 Third-ave. was
nroben in early Sunday morning, aud some silk
bandkerchefs and other fancy goods wero stolen.
While q patroman OF the Seventeenth precinct was
passing the store last night nc was accos,ea py man
dressed III rags. who said he was James hogah' poor
aborer OF No. 424 East Twentleth-st
I'll y0u are looking for the man VINO ROBBED tnlS
an the thief" .,,, r..
The officer would not believe Hogan's story nntu ne
told where he had pawned the stolen property. he
then arrested him. Hogan said that "> h"" '
by want TO commit tue robberys
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FATAL EXPLOSION IN AN OHIO NINE.

CLEVELAND, Feb. 1O.-A frightful explosion
took place to-day p. C. Monser Co.'S cos NINE az
the Robbins mues at the end Of the New-Lisbon KALI
way. The loss OF life is said 10 be appalling.
Later.-AbOut twenty men were at "ork d.
the mine, six OF whom were klheo
,,,.,oh, ord number dangerously
wounded A mule and train OF cars were suot
ont OF the main entrance as II from cannon Inoa
Another mule drawing car on w5ien me ,n Tbs EiIea
nre James Logan and son. James Meehan, WIN. Haiey'
George Henshiwood aud Ed smith, ,,, ~
The man who caused the ex IosIon WAS Uauy ""-
tiated. his body was bnrned to crisp
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OVERTURES TO THE BOERS.


In the House of Commons to-day Premier
Gladstone replying to question, said the Earl OF
Kimberley Colonial Secretary again instructed General
Coey the Sth inst, to inform the President OF the
Orange Free tate that he would give all reasonable
guarantees Loers who lay down their arms and he
Government would frame a scheme for permanG Mt and
friendly settlement ~ all eutles; and that the Presl-
dent mad been asked communicate this and previous
message IN the same sense. To the BOer leaders.
A Gspatch to The Standard from Fort Amel says !:
General sr George Coley teegrnphs that tine road must
ha considered blocked and that renfOrccinents must
ght their his camp as he cannot attempt tO Bet
ont with his weakened forces.
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MOB VIOLENCE IN FLORIDA.

LATEST REPORTS FROM COLONEL BisBEEs DISTRICT
THE TAKING OF TESTIMONY FogC!BLY STOPPED
FOR IHE PRESENT
C lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON Feb 1O.-Mr. Bisbee. the contest
mt for the scat in Congress for the lid Congress
ioual Florida District has tonight received the fol-
lowing dispatches from his counsel who is engaged
in the perious task of collecting testimony for use
in Mr Bisbees case to be tried before the Elections
Committee of the next House:
MADISON, Fla, Feb. 10, 1881.
The Hon. H. BIsBEE: 49,.
/ have been here since yesterday, ! tele.
graphed the Attorney General that the taking
of testimony could probably be resumed IN few
days Just now. learn of the arrest oi Eagan at
Albany Ga He has been telegrapned. IT., TO 70 employ
counsel and await the requisltlOn OF the Governor
1t IS advisable that he should not return mere uht
the excitement is allayed. could not at present ad
afford him protection IL the United STATES hau
Jurisdiction Consult the AttOrDey-Genera
JOSEPH ii. DURKEE United States Marshal.
Eagan has become obnoxious to the Democrats OF
che district. because he has been instrumental IN
the prosecution of persons who have committed
frauds upon the Internal Revenue Department
The immediate charge against him is that he was
instrumental in the killing of one of tho mob by the
negro witness Savage few days ago. Eagan fed to
Georgia to escape mob violence with the result
given above. The following dispatch. received late
tonight by Mr. Bsbee gives the latest phase of the
difficulty:
LIVE OAK, Fla, Feb. 10, 1881.
The Hon. Fl. BIsBnE:
Judge Settle Stickpey and are here, Settle went
TO Madison this morning; but, Finley having left
immediately after the difficulty and the witnesses
being scattered 1t is impossible to take testimony
now Eagan is under arrest at Albany, Georgia. He
is expected here Tonight Below is the resn of the
efforts tor his protection from mob violence:
To H. JENKINS, Lice Oak. de-:
The Suanee Guards are 10 be at the depot an hour
before the arrival OF tue train General Younge with
teu men from here VIII come. will be the and
return 20 Madison
JOSEPH II. DuRKEE United States Marshal.
am physically exhausted and think that you will
have 70 come to Florida II. JENKINS.
Mr.. Jenkins 10 counsel for Mr.. Bsbee and is
brave and resolute man. From the second dispatch
It appears that Eagan has been taken from Albany.
Gsorga, on requisition of the Governor of Florida
10 be removed 70 Madison for trial. Apprehending
mob violence, the United states Marshal and the
State officials have taken such precautions as they
msy. e save Eagan's ilie:- Mr. Bisbee, on the rs,
eetpt Of the second telegram, sent o. dispatoh
"a Marshal Dufkee 20 have Eagan released from tue
sastedy Of tho State officials on writ OF habeas
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GREECE STILL CLAIMING.

LONDON. ThursdaY, Feb TO- 1851.
A dispatch from Athens to The Times says:
In the Chamber OF Deputies Premier Coumoundouros
assured the House that the Government would not ac-
cent any compromise restricting rights acknowledged
TO Greece by the Treat Berlin"
In the House OF Lords to-day Earl Granville. Foreign
Secretary he expressed tho hope that war would be
averted and sad ms hope rested In the knOwledae tha
M the powcrs are that war shall be avcrted aud
upon his ignorance OF any particular difference OF
opinion between them TO the best method VI arriving
I tnal
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STILL WAITING FOR JUSTICE.


AN APPEAL BY THE CHoCTAw NATION-NATIONAL
TREATY sIiPULAIIoSs UNFULPnLED-THE IN
DIANs PATIENT AND CONFIDENT FOR TWENTY
FIVE YEARS
tBY TELEGRAPH THE IRIBUSE
WASHINGTON Feb. 1O.-The following memorial
of ]. f. McCurtain, principal Chief of the Choctaw
Nation, calling attention TO the violation Of
treaties with that Nation and asking payment OF
an award made under the treaty of 1880, has been
presented TO the Senate aud referred TO the Com
mlttee the Judiciary:
To The Senate aud House Of Representatives. Of The United
The death of the Choctaw delegate, p. p. pitchlynn
makes IL my duty principal chief 10 ASK YOUR honor
able body not to let that keep you from acting
the CLAIM he prosecuting. The surviving cO'deie
and 70 the course marked out by his
lamen associate, who 80 long aud 50 faithfully repre-
eented the views and wishes or his people ~ ~ no
more than right at the me 10 remind you OF the
repeated failure OF the Government TO compy WIN ohr
often oresented without effect by delegates The
General Council In 1858 passed resolutions expressing
the deep sense felt by people OF the wrong done at
rst by forcing upon them the treaty OF 1890 In direct
violation of former treaties and aterward IN the M M
merOus and fragrant violations or that treaty nscD,
causing heavy loss TO large numbers OF Choctaw
citizens over and above the loss to he Fos% S
Dickson W. Lewis and Samuel Garland-were Instructed
to Lay the m as case ecen by or
In October 1855. they reported that the Goyernment
with the demand that separate Jurisdiction should be
given to the Chickasaws, and that home should De
Dro yided for the Prairie Indians In what Is now
called the LEASED District" They presented 10 the
council treaty that basis, which was violently de-
nounced on account of the large bodies or lana IL sur
rendered and still more strenuOusy ON account OF lis
Chickasaw features. My father, who was Distrlct
Chief under old system, supported IL because u
promised u just fair. and liberal consideration OF our
Claims. public and private On that ground alone
If WAS ratified by a small majority OF the council.
That was in November. 1850 Twenty-Five years have
passed away NV father Is dead MOet OF Inc claimants
Tor whom he spoke dead. The members OF the rat
lying council nearly all dead The last OF the four
delegates no signed the treaty died last week The
Government mas got the Leased District" The Chick
asaws got their jurisdiction. The Just and fair
consideration, which our part OF the bargain we
have never In 1885, the Senate made an award In
our favor, which the treaty said should be hna That
award the delegates, who dc1d spent the last
years OF lives IN vain efforts TO get paid Colonel
Ptchlyn always said that sooner or later Congress
would keep faith with In behalf OF our people, ask
YOU TO make good his words by complying with the
treaty Of 1SG5. j. +. MCCuRIAlN. ffihc!pai Ohiel,
Executive Office. Choctaw Nation, Fen. l. 1881.
THOMPSON MCKINNEY,
National Secretary, ChOctaw Nation:
BY the Principal Chief Attest: loLALI
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TIE NoR7HlMproX BINK Robbery CASE

NORTHAMPTON. Mass, Feb. 10.-Thc trial of
"SnlnG" Draper n.licY in the robbery OF the
Northampton INK 1876, which was fixed for Febru
airy IA, VIII place. Tie next regular criminal
term OF June. Draper Red Leary and
Billy Conuors occupy contiguous cells and
guarded by armed aud night Tue robbers once
offered ocOmprOmse for $50 600 but the bnk wanted
only II 900 for tue return Of the secureP IL
IL believed that cOmpronisr Is likely 10 he speedily
effected. Detective Pnkert0n aud others held
suaton with the supposed robbers last night and there
a di.cuEsOn among tne han pie to-day.
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THE ATTACKS ON GAMBETTA.
ToynoN. Tnuradav. Feb. 10.

JOADON, InUIbUAy, ftD lU, 1851
A dispatch from Berlin to The Pail NAL
Gazette says that The North Germdn Gdzees attacks
~ Ganbetta and the efforts demonstrate the exist
ence Of n war party France, are believed to be de-
strategic Rhine Railway.
The CORES pondent OF The Times at Berlin says that
though s, perhaps litte to show that ne suepI
con whcrrwIth Gem regards France Is ai all well
founded Il Anst influence their relations 10 European
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corpus y virtue of the authority conferred by sec
tion 753 of the Revised Statutes. This course be
is sat sfed after consultation with the Attorney
General, is the proper one to take. .
EaQan has lived for fifteen years In Florida"
said Mr.. Bsbee: "He IS as brave as o lion. and is
the most popular white Republican in my district
If he is killed or even injured there will be serous
trouble. the blacks fairly worship him. and they
are not disposed to suffer outrages much longer at
the hands of their Oppressors."
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NEW BAN6 At NASHVILLE, TENN

NASHVILLE, Feb. 10.-A new National bank
is 10 be organized in :hi' city Immediately 10 be called
the Merch ants. National Bank with Thomas Platter late
lshier OF the Fourth National Bank, president The
subscrb,rs embrace number OF he strongest aud lead
ing firms and capalists u this city. The bank will he
oD"ied with S2jOOOO capital. to be Increased TO
~ 900 600 AS commerce nd public necessity require
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4 MURDERER TO HAVE 4 NEW TRIAL.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 10.-The Supreme
Court OF Appeals OF Virginia to-day rendered decision
reversing the Judgment OF the Corporation Court OF Dan
ve In the Of james Thomas Dejarnette' convicted
IN september last the murder Of his sister, Mole
Dearnette and sentenced TO be hanged on Octoper 20
Dearnete and killed his sister In mouse VI i-ane
Tulv Tha cas been RENAMED,
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THE FALSE CANADIAN STATISTICS.

HALIFAX, n. S., Feb. 1O.-A letter from
Professor HIND to-day. after referring to some minor
matters that from 1871 just after the Treaty OF
Washington sgnei, 1877. when rhe award Of the
Halifax Commission made, rho Canadian trade re-
turns not worth the paper they are printed on that
they deudlng insulting, vile and crimnaly false
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RESCUED FROM TIE ICE.

HALIFAX, n. s., Feb. 10.-Eleyen passen-
gers the purser and two of tho OF the steamer
Northern Light have just arrived at Georgetown p +.
l., from Cape Sharp where they landed from the
steamer. They are all badly frost bitten, having been
twPntyeight hours the Ice They report the steaner
being bad position. surrounded by ice. Two
boats VIII leave AZ once 10 go 70 her aid.
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GENERAL GARFlELDs CABINET.

CHICAGO, Feb 1O.-Tke Tribune has information
coming from the inner circle at Mentor that General
Garfield will not have the composition of his
Cabinet ready for announcement till the end Of
written and that when written it will be short, as
he will reserve his recommendations for Congress.
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RECORD OF TIE CHICAGO CONTENTION.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1O.-The official proceedings
OF tao National Republican Convention hnve been
printed by the local committee. and copies will be ready
for distribution all over the country Tho
volume contains complete report OF th" proceedings
Whch with q brioi intrOducilon. covers $40 pages.
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NEW-YORK, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ii, 1881

ter of the New-Jersoy Senator entertained aDont
dozen gentlemen and ladies at lunch. Last even
ing Representative aud Mrs. Morton gave dinner
party to limited number Of friends. The gentle
men of Georgetown intend giving German, FeD-
ruary 20, in the house formerly occupied by ex-
Governor Henry d. Cooke Ii has remained unOccu-
pied since the failure of the CoOke Brothers.
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political emlgrants. t..
The Spanish Government intend to pursue q neutral
policy order to be able devote all their attention 10
home affairs. .
IL s estimated 900 cattle have been lost By the
foods In the Province OF Seville Spain.
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The Batavia, which is now tweDty.Cnree
so. out "a commanded by Captain Hoseasen, and has
Gov NJ lo5 men. The cabin passengers are Miss
scbe6elin, Miss white c. G. BonehiljrJ j. NJ Cameron
n. @. Chapman Mr.. aud Mrs. r. H. Herndon' menry
Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. wight. IneLe iiS aiS ~ nro
yis,ons lubricatug oil and nops The Batavia - SronS
10
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THE IDAHO LEGISLATURE.

SAN Francisco, Feb 1O.-The Idaho Legis-
lature adjourned tins evening. Governor Neil sent in
second ant-poygaIny message 10 both houses OF the
Legislature last saturday, which put the Mornon menu
heia In N QreaC
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SPANISH AFFAIRS.

MADRID, Thnrsday' FeD' TO- Io'I
At Cabinet council in Madrid TO-DAY, over
which the King presided 1t was 'n' o,n
no,a ne granted to all Journalists at present being
prosecuted or already condemned for press offences
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THOMAS CARLYLE AT REST.
LONDON, Thursday. /

LONDON Thursday, Frb. To. 1881
The remains of the late Thomas Carlyle
were buried to-day 10 the family buryingground IN
st. Fechans Churchyard, at Ecclefechan, Dumfries-
shire.
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THE MISSING BATAVIA.
LONDON. Thursday, Fen.

LONDON. Thursday, FcU' IV' IooI'
1t is now stated that the, disabled steamer
hted ON the morning OF the sth instant, fifty miles
south of Fasnet by the Norwegian bark johannes Rocd
was twomasted and brigantine risged-no' schooner
rgged as at first reported The overdue steamer bataVa
IS brig-rigged o...,sh,, counonv has ar
rived AT Queenstown and will go TO CrooShaven IA te
morning TO take charge OF o Liverpool tug "nioH 10 !"
90 in search OF the steamer BhthVla'
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THE SPANISH CORTES.

LONDON, Thursday. Feb TO- 1881.
A dispatch from Madrid to The Times says
that owing to the dissolution of the Cortes Budget
cannot be voted and the finances must be administered
by prolouging the existing Budget Ell Liberal an
nounces that general election will he held in October
next, aud the COrtes will assemble in December.
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FUE MAYOR UF SYRACUSE.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Feb. 10.-Mayor Fiancis
Hendricks was to-day renominated by the Republicans
The Democra 3 have nominated Charets L. stevens
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TIDINGS FROM ABROAD.
THE ANGLo-IRIsH CONFLICT.

TIE ANTr-oBsTRUCIoN RULES PRESENTED IN THE
BRITISH PARLIAMENT-ENGLAND TRYING TO
COME TO TERMS WITH THE BoERs.
Mr. Dillon, NJ. p, has announced that Mr..
Parneil intends to revisit this country. Six
English members voted AGAINST the Irish CO.
ercion bill. The Speaker of the British House
of Commons has presented the new rules to
govern the conduct of urgent business. Eng
land has made peaceful Overtures to the
Boers. No news of the Batavia.