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nISCISSION IN PARLIAMENT.

LONDON. July 13.-In the House of Commons
Mr. Campbell Zimmerman, Financial Secretary OF
the War Office, read the Instructions to Admiral
seymour which were as follows: That as the op-
position of the forts had ceased he should not dis
mantle them or disable the guns; that he should
anon friendly communications with the Khedlve; !;
and in the absence of the native authorities from
Alexandria should land seamen or marines for po-
lice purposes; aud that he should inform foreign
commanders of these measures. The Admiral was
also instructed to invite the Khedve 10 assert MS
authority in restoring Order the landing OF Brit
ish force for police purposes was to be In concert
with the Khedive or any native authority III Alex
andrla and any of the European men-of-war were
to be invited to cooperate.
Protests were made from the Conservative
bepcbes against the feebencss of these Instructions
Mr. Gladstone replying TO question by Mr
Cow-n. said that the Government had not yet been
informed where Arabi Pacha was
sir stafford Northcote asked why the Govern
rnent had not done something TO prevent the terri
bic events in Alexandra. Mr.. Gladstone replied
mat the Government could not have anticipated
them. -. III c
Vile lOregn Sccratary stated that II tne ncet aJ
Alexandria required the assistance OF troops tney
would be sent There was, he sald, no reason 10 De-
leye that any OF the great Powers regarded the
bombarding Of Alexandria Us other than an act OF
sell defence.
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A MEETING or HEBREWS.

SARATOGA, July 13.-The Executive Board
OF the Union of American Ecbrew Congregations, rep.
resenng fifteen congregations, held its annual meeting
here to-day. The in which the Russian refugees
could be best assisted 10 become sesnstaning was dis
cussed II resolved to isrue appeal to all the con
greg'ons TO appoint committees to solicit AID for the
Russian Jews and 20 institute rule that every male
Tsraee in the United S'ates from the age Of thirteen
be required TO contribute 81 annually TO common
fund Ia aid the poor IN Israel Il. Betman. Of Cincn
OF the Board of Governors of the Hebrew
Union College made renort II resolved to solicit
every mother I'm Israel enrol her the roll ~
honor paving ~ annually for the supuort OF INDECENT
students. II calculated that $4,000 could Le an
nualY raised In tllis manncr
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ROSS AND HANLAN.

ST. JOHN, n. b., July 13.-Wailace Ross. when
approached on the subject of Hanlan's last chal-
lenge, said: "Hanan is afraid to meet me, and if
l should take up that challenge You would see how
mighty soon he would have bilious attack or
something else He has lodged me now four times
hand running, and now that the Wlunipeg match
is off he has got nothing to propose, although lie
was the man that failed to come to time. If he is
anxious 10 meet me- why does he not make an offer
to have the race out9 If he does come out
again shall meet him"
TORONTO. Ont July 13-Hanlan has deposited
81 900 in the Mayors Office to make good his chal-
lenge to row any five men in the world.
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SCENES OF DISTRESS IN THE CITY

LONDON July 13.-Aexandria has been evac-
uaed and is iu flames. The telegraph ship Chiltem
has been ordered to take up position near the
neutral fleets 1t is reported that Arab Pacha is
moving On Cairo.
Reuters Telegram Company has received the
following dispatch from Alexandria, dated TAO
a. M AT daylight this morning flag OF truce
was flying at the Ras-e-Tin Palace. The Hellcon,
with flag OF truce flying and the Invincible, Mon
arch and Penelope are now stcaming INTO the inner
hsrbor. The remainder of the squadron are outside
steaning about. The fire in the town greatly ex-
tend,d during the night. The Turkish vessel Is
still lying of Rameb. There is a heavy sea on"
The following was received at 0:4S a. N: " The
Egyptian army is greatly demoralzed aud is in full
retreat toward the interior. The European quar-
ter of tie; town, including the Exchange eand the
telegraph Office, is utterly destroyed. The city was
set Oh ire by released cOnvicts, who committed
horrible atrocities. The Egyptians used the flag
oi truce TO enable the troops to withdraw from the
town. The telegraph ship Chiltern is crowded
WITH SURVIVORS VINO fought their way to the beach,
from which place the boats Of the feet removed
hein. They report having passed dreadful night,
defending themselves desperately. One hundred
Europeans and other Christians III the Ottoman
Sank and ADJOINING building were msssacred- Part
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being rich Israelite; that one OF the
members of the Court at Alexandria
Judge Bachelor is in this country
on leave. and he understands that the other two
American Judges have gone into the country.
About month ago one vessel from the Mediterra-
mean squadron was sent to Alexandra for the pro-
lection of American residents. and as the danger
increased two other ships were sent there from the
same squadron. About ten days ago, inquiry hav-
ing Dcen made by the American Board
of Foreign Missions Secretary Frelinghuyecn
telegraphed to the Vice-Consul asking as to the
safety of the missionaries lie received an answer
to the effect that they were all either on American
vessels or had gone into the interior. lie trusts,
therefore. that the American residents at Alex
andra have suffered no harm.
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TELEGRAPHTC NOTES.
A STEAMER FLOATED OFF sHOR

A STEAMER FLOATED OFF SHORE
BOsTON, july 13.-The steamer CODurn, which
towed to sydney. c. B., TO day
PILOT BOAT SOLD
Boston. July l3-rhe plOt-bOat Edwin Booth
No has been sold t $4,000 TO parties in Pensacola Flor
a VESSEL FROM FAYAI~
NEw-BeDFoRD; Ma.s lily l2mlhe 5;a h bark VerEn-
with passengers and freight No news.
INJURED ny a SHAFT.
PRovIDENcE, +. l., July I3.-David Chambers,
in the main shaft aad dan gerously injured.
THE NATICK MILLS SOLD.
oSG to toe oS1 Com
A STORE CLERK SHOT.
NATCHFZ, Miss, July 13.-Charl White (colOred)
as Tuesday night shot Charles Schnes clerk in schwartzs
store
A DEFRAUDER ABscoNDs
NATCHFZ Miss, July 13.-J. ;. Montgomery
county superintendent Of education abscondcd having
derauded various persons by forging to teachers war
DROWNED WHILE BATHING IN A CANAL
cST9 sc Of Ho Ts bathing hSsT 6
No 10 the Erie Canal entured beyond his depth and was
UNLAWFUL SELLING OF LIQUOR.
AsnURT PAsK NJ Ju SA s wqTant has
Of .aEn House, upon charge Of selling liquor con
A RELIGIOUS MEETING.
WuKFsBARRE, Penn July 13.-Sixty Catholic
priests Of the scranton Diocese holding their annual
eSGS sSSsreisss 'S consist Of religious topics.
WOMEN PREPARED TO VOTE
PERRY. y. y. July I3.-Fouricen women OF Perry
have assessors place tom on the tar roll
owners personal property % that they ma Vote AZ the
H0A' ''''Cy OFFERED A COLLEGE PRESIDENCY
FALL nIVFR Mass, july l3-ihe presidency of
the Antioch College Yellow spnng ONO has been rendered
to The Reg ayn sdmInerOei Of the First Christian Church
Ia this city. -
ATLANTA Ga July l3.-Durng thunderstorm
in Gordon County yesterday Henderson Manu. col
strGck BY hghtnlng ana Mann was killed
KILLED By TRAIN.
STAMFORD { Onn.. July l3.-A train going east
ts mi g stuck NOrOiOn crossing horse ana carriage
iumped from carriage ami escaped Node was Instantly
killed 1ocK.JAw FROM TOY PISTOL WOUND.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, July l3.-AleXander, son OF
cactsn Georee II Johnson this city died last night from
jaw caused by toy pistol wound "e was thirteen
years Oi age
COLLISION BETWEEN sCHooNERs.
NEwPORT X. L., July l3.-Ihe schooner caroline
Knight from Fan for New York was run into on Point
%nh at my seS III pa aa bse sSaonof a. " anu
A MIsSI.SG STEAM WHALER
NFW BEDFORD Mass july ia letter received
here yesterday Honolulu reports tnat the steam whaler
Lucreta OF this port had at arrived up 'uy anu 'nAs
her owners have given her up Tor lost
MURDERER COMMITTED TO PRISON.
BOsTON. July l3.-Ih0mas Mcclure, arrested Tor
OF his brother, William Mcinir on Juy o. was
this noiug fully committed without bail His mother and
brother were neh In 5000 as witnesses
PROBABLY LOST AT SEA.
BOSTON, July l3.-Ihe schooner NJ. A. BastOw,
Captain Thompson at Gloucester IRON the banks reports
July and William Hastings, native oi pun
dee scotland got astray IN dofy and are supposed 10 nave
been lost
SCHOONER SUNK
NORFOLK, Va. July l3-W. u. johnson, master oil oil
the schooner John H. Morgan repoa that on une 20 on
into and unk by the Aspnwa Chauncey John
IL. Calvert. OF the schooners orewuss Killed
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NOTES AND INCIDENTS.

LONDON, July 13-ihe newspaper offices on
Feet-st in this city, bescgcd for special edi-
tions with Egyptian news. The excitement is re-
markable
Egyptian unified stock has fallen to-day
The English church i'll Alexandria Is said to have
been destroyed by chance shell during the
bombaTdment.
dispatch to Lloyd's from Port Said reports that
the steamer Glenlyon, from China. with cargo OF
new teas, is ashore the Suez Canal and Is
being looted by Arabs.
1he Necs says: The proposal that Turkey be in
vited by the Powers to reestablish the Khedives
authority Is practically agreed upon, and note TO
that effect will be sent TO the Porte in the Of
the week. 1t is regarded probable that Turkey,
while not positively declining the call of Europe will
try % gain time by reopenng negotiations. In such
tins procedure as equivalent to refusal, and will
ask It's approval Of some other course"
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MURDER. ROBBERY AND ARSON.

VICKsBURG, Miss, July 13.-The store Of A.
Farkas in the suburbs OF the city entered
at 3 o'clock this morning by Mrs. Farkas
murdered in bed and Mr.. Farkas chlorOformed and
bound with ropes, after which the house robbed OF
800 and then fire. The body OF Mrs Farkas
burned o n crisp Mr. Farkas recovering from the ef-
fecs Of the chloroorm. managed to escape from the
flames. No arrests have been made.
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SONS or TEMPERANCE.

CONCORD, n. IT,, July 13.-The second days
session Of National Division Sons of Temperance Of
North America opened in due form. Representative
Bartram of New Jersey, introduced resolution prOvid
ing for the appointment Of committee of three 20 pre-
pare amendment 10 the obligation requiring mem
bers TO their ballots for prohibition, that the
order do for prohibition what it has already done
for otai abstinence. The committee is 10 report at the
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THE SCIOTO DISASTER.

WHEELING, w. Va, July 13.-In the Scioto
investigation to-day william Mccormick of Mounds
ville saloon-hecper, swOre that Pilot Keller of the
scotO drunk In his place that the barkeeper
fused give him liquor, advising him to go to bed and
sleep it of The barkeeper coutradicted McCormicks
evidence In every particular Thomas Wilson and
Columbus stewart who had been In the pilohouse said
Keller perfectly sober. Wilson with him while
the boat Law at MOundsville ami Keller took only
small drink. This cOrrObOrated bv the barkreper
The investigation adjourned until Friday morning.
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drawal as candidates Such withdrawal Of DOth WI 1ee
wOnld remove from the all personal as MSi, 5
political antagonisms. and leave the party uhiteo a
unembarrassed
Wetrus gentlemen that your Judgment VIII applVVoo
Tue inetnOd we have suggested and that appreclans
hs Importance OF concluding the matter with ~ s'o
deiay as possible YOU will give your reply Whin
week fro this date. Very respectfully your ooeden
servants, JOHN STEWART
LEVI BIRD DUFF,
GEORGE W. MERRICR
GEORGE JUNKIS.
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MOROCCO MANUFACTURERS IN COUNCIL

LONG BRANCH, n. j., July 13.-The semi
annual meeting OF the Morocco Manufacturers National
Exchange held to-day at the West End Hotel A
committee was appointed to appear before the Tariff
Commission Wednesday next, and advocate i'll
crease of the tariff on tanned gOat-sKns.
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PLACEMENTS or WESTERN NEWS.
FAILURE OF A LIQUOR DEALER.

FAILURE OF A LIQUOR DEALER.
CHICAGO, July ia dispatch from Kansas
City. Mo-. says Samuel N. schleider wholesale liquor
merchant, has failed. Liabilities, $4,000; assets
$4,000.
ASSIGNMENT IN ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, July 13.-Flannery * Tuthll ,
owners "A planning mill and box factory have made
assignment Assets, $4,000; Liabilities estimated at
GO
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.mrn1cAN RrsInENrS OF ALEXANDRIA,.

AMERICAN RESIDENTS OF ALEXANDRIA.
WASHINGTON July 13.-Secretary frelinghuysen
says, in answer to inquiries as to the safety OF
American officials and cOuntrymen at AIeAahdria
that the United States has no Consul In that city,
but that the Vice-Consul is Q resident OF position
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AITyANDRIA EVACuAlHA'

THE EGYPTIAN ARMY ,1r IN Full .Inoclr1rs %nr BY
THE CITY ooSvlcrs-MAssAcnr OF nUxon onIrr
,p,nr hL rAcuA GONE TO kEfhhrp1 i,. nr THE BRIT
nnTs 70 OPPOSE THE ADVANCE of ,xppIA.
FORTS snops-errAr ~ DISTRESS IN AIfxASp1T , Tvp.
,orondria is@ has been evacuated os n ,"' retreat
Al A''N Army. which started IN h; iun Pacha
toward "~ the interior nSS Before 'se 1S prisons and
left the city he opened 'So 'at set fire to many
the s sonys5s Tstsosan ~n' quarter sSt and
s%sfa s i" the sss a, 3sS i'm
.n@ .,,S' Ottoman Bank were ma7S''iSu, lH"rt one
5as sss toI RsssTa assasS and aSias n
hours jon1ney yn ,rtue tSe railway between him and
, the g g:. hi: to S gssS
the . sam S1S of tce to enable the troops to with
draw from the city.
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NORFOLK Va. July l3.-W. u. Johnson master of
the schooner John H. Morgan reports that on une 20 on
tsuwIcks Island n Delaware, hs schooner was run
into Aspnwa steamer John Chauncey Jon
III. Calvert. OF the schooners crew, MAS Killed