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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
Southern Ladies at a Grand RaII
Dp North.

DIP NOrtn.
There was a grand ball at Hotel
Wentworth, N. h., Saturday evening,
the 18th instant There were many
noted persons present, including off,
GERS from four vessels of the North
Atlantic squadron. The Boston
Times of the 10Th contains a full de.
scription Of the elegant affair. The
following items will be of interest to
many of our readers:
New arrivals from Portsmouth and
its environs we're now constantly pour
ing in, and when Professor Harlow's
orchestra struck up the opening waltz
there were fully 800 people in and
about the house, and the scene pre-
sented within the ball room was one
Of great brilliancy, the combination of
the rich and attractive toilettes of the
ladies, with the brilliant uniforms of
the naval officers, giving the event a
gala day appearance.
Among the most notable costumes
worn were those of Miss Bessie Urdu
hart, Of Little Rock, Ark, who was
attired in a beautiful Worth costume.
1t was a cream satin trained skirt, the
front being elegantly ornamented with
hand painting and embroidery. The
overdFess was Of she'll pink satin with
natural flowers at the corsage; dia-
mond ornaments.
"The wife OF the Hon. VIM. R.
Moore, Congressman from Tennessee,
very attractive blonde, wore a blue
moire trained skirt with blue satin
surah front. The overdress was
trimmed with fouuces of Valenciennes
lace; bouquet Of natural flowers at
corsage. She also woie magnificent
diamonds"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
A COrn-DOdger Feast for MIR.
Wilde.

Saratoga Correspondence Pittsburs Telegraph.
But the most unique entertainment
which Mr.. Wilde has received during
his stay at the Springs was a butter.
milk and corn dodger luncheon given
to him yesterday by Miss Mamie Bar.
row, the belle Of Saratoga. Miss Bar
row is a beauty of the light brunette
type, with fair complexion, luxuriapt
brown tresses, with golden tint. and
large, dark, bewitching eyes, which
have driven all the Saratoga beaux To
the verge of distraction. She is the
daughter Of Major j. Il. Barrow, now
Of New York, but a native of Tepnes.
see, hence the corn-dodger feast.which
is peculiar to the Southern cline
Miss Barrow is also a niece of the late
Hon. Alexander Barrow, United
States Senator from Louisiana in those
good old days when Webster, CLAW and
Calhoun electrified the Senate halls
with their eloquence, and niece Of
General Washington Barrow, formerly
member of Congress and Minister
to Spain in President Harrison s
time. About thirty distinguished
guests were invited to sip the Slowing
sip" of buttermilk with the rare
Oscar, and to instruct him in relation
to corn DODGERS" Of which latter dish
the aesthetic poet had never heard.
These delicacies being disposed Of,
other dainties and golden champagne
we're served in profusion. The rooms
of Major Barrow's elegant residence
were beautifully decorated with flow.
ers in compliment to Oscar. Oscar
was begged for lock of his hair, but
had the heart to refuse the siren who
coveted the tress. However, he
gratefully put his autograph upon
several cards, and we may here remark
on passant that he ignores capital let
ters altogether, and registers himself
from London with q little |. The
attractions of the luncheon were ID
many aud so beguiling that Oscar, who
was to lecture at Ricb6eld Springs the
Isame evening, missed bic train. but
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
business Failures.

New YORK, August 25.-The bust
ness failures reported to New York fol
the past seven days number 1O7, 9
slight increase on last week. Eastern
States, 10; Western States, 3s; South.
ern States, 20; Middle States, IS
Pacific States and Territories, IL, and
New York City, 5. The only assign.
ments of any consequence in New
York City are W. & J. StrusS, shoes
and Billings & Co, pianos.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

The withdrawal of General j. j.
Dupuy, of Bolivar, from the Congress
sional race will be surprise to bis
many friends throughout the District.
He made very pleasant and favorable
impression during the short time he
was before the people, and seems to
have retired rather to promote har
mony and increase the strength of the
Democrat, party than from a want Of
warm support. This leaves MIR. 81
monitor the only candidate in the
field, though there is time enough for
Others to appear before the Demo
cratic convention meets next month.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

THE Republicans of the Second
cekgrsssional district met in conven.
tion, or, rather, two conventions, at
Knoxville yesterday. There we're two
sets of delegates from every county,
excepts, perhaps, one. The contest
has been unusually hot all over the
district. HOuk and Rule will both
run, and it is not likely that any Dem
ocratic nomination will be made. Rule
represents the better elements of the
Republican party, but the Dem
ocrats will probably throw their
influence to Houk, as he is regarded
as more suitable representative Of
Bourbon Southern Republicanism
than his gentle hammered and cir
cumspect competitor. No Democrat
can be elected in the district, even
with two Republicans in the field. II
is a good year to stand of and see the
fun. Republicans can tell some hard
things on each other, and still not tell
the whole truth. Houk will no doubt
be reelected. The temperance cause
is a good thing to advocate
pin Middle Tennessee, and to inject as
an issue among Democrats to fight
over, but the Republicans of East
Tennessee suspend its discussion among
themselves whenever their party sue
cess is involved. Houk can get drunk
twice day, and have it proved on
| him and then own up to it, and still
the straight out tetOtal prohibition
lFussell Republicans will walk square
hp to the polls and vote for him with
but hesitancy or show of doubt. Call
Ibis party discipline, fealty, principle,
lbyalty or what not, it keeps the party
together, tells at election times, and
perpetuates their lease of political
mower.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
LONELINESS AND POLITENEss
Many Cities In Which Oscar
Wilde Has Seen the Prettiest
American Girl.
New York Sun.

The following extract from the New
Orleans Times was shown to Oscar
Wilde by a Sun reporter in a parlor
car of the Long Beach railroad. on
Wednesday evening:
Oscar Wilde pronounced Miss
Alsatia Allen, of Montgomery, Ala,
the most beautiful young lady he had
seen in the United States"
Mr.. and Mrs. Steele Mackaye were
in Mr.. Wilde's party, which was re-
turning from Long Beach. Mr.. Wilde
was dressed in a light gray suit of
Irish frieze, with. a high crowned
slouch hat of light gray. He removed
his hat as ho read the paragraph.
allowing his abundant long hair to
descend about his face. Then he
chuckled gently and said
THAT is a remark, my dear fellow.
| suppose | have made of some lady
in every city | have visited in this
country. 1t could be appropriately
made. American women are very
beautiful, and some of the finest types
Of beauty have ever seen | found in
the South. But it is in the decay of
manners that the thoughtful and
we'll bred American has serious cause
for regret. Ihave repeatedly said this,
but | am told in reply, We are still a
young country. You must not be too
severe upon US. Where we are raw
and crude now these finer arts will
come with time All, yes | an
swer, but when your country was still
younger its manners were better They
have never been equal since to what
they were in Washington's time-a
man himself whose manners were ire
proachable."
l believe a most serious problem for
the American people to consider is
the cultivation of better manners
among its people. 1t is the most
noticeable, the most painful defect in
American civilization.
II shall spend some weeks more in
this country" Mr.. Wilde continued.
II shall lecture at Long Branch, Cane
May, and several other watering
places: | met at these summer resorts
people who are interested with me in
these matters. OF course there are
many disadvantages in lecturing in
summer hotels. The lectures are apt
to be badly managed, the rooms are
often difficult to speak in, and there
is an inevitable hustle and confusion,
which nobody can help, and for which
nobody is to blame. From America |
shall go to Japan, the most highly
civilized country on the globe. No.
where else dogood manners SO univers-
ally prevail among all classes. The
culture and attainments of these
people are little understood in this
country.
Next to Japan is France, where
in spite Of frequent revolutions. good
manners have reached a strange degree
Of perfection. If you visit France, do
not waste your time in Paris, among
the ruined monuments of the empire,
but 60 into the villages and the remote
country hamlets, and note the instinct
i've politeness of the peasant, who will
convince you that you have honored
him and honored his country by COM
ing into it.
The Enghshman abroad is in the
main a man of good r1anners and an
agreeable companion. / am Celt. but
! can tell the truth about bin. At
home the average Englishman is AFRO
gait, i'll tempered, and tied kown by
preiudices which nothing will induce
him 10 lay aside"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
LiVerDOoI Market.

LIVERPOOL, August 25.- Bacon-Cu
berland cut, steady, 7Os long clear,
steady, 6ss Sd; short rib, steady, 7Os
short clear, steady, 7Os. Corn-mixed
old, steady, Ills Hams-long cut,
steady, 65s Sd. Wheat-winter, new West
ern, steady, 95s I'd. Spirits turpentine-
steady, 34s; at London, ,frmer, 9s. Lard
prime Western, frmer. 62 Cd. Shoul-
ders-new, duh, 56s. Cheese-American
choice dull, SIS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
No. S6l Main Street
sGsubrie's Old Stand,

JUDGE 10 Guild, of Nashville,
whose Democracy and State credit
convictions have never been question
ed, is doing good service for the party
and for General Bate. He made a
splendid speech at Lafayette the other
day. This is in Mason county, where
it is believed Russell will not poll
more thar five or ten votes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
The weather.

WASHINGTON. August 25.-For
Tennessee and the Ohio valley; Partly
cloudy weather and rain; easterly to
southerly winds; stationary or slight
rise in temperature; stationary or
lower barometer. For the Missouri
valley; Slightly warmer, partly cloudy
weather; local rains in southern por
lions; stationary or lower barometer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

The Courier Journal is making it
sultry for the Tennessee boilers. They
manifest the most intense disgust.
turn up their little blue noses, say ugly
things, show bad temper, declare they
don't care and all that, but they do
care. 1t hurts like salt in a fresh
cut. One of the brightest correspon
dents the Courier-Journal ever sent
to the State, native of Tennessee, by
the way, is Mr.. G. L. Merrill, with
headquarters at Nashville. He un
derstands all the issues, knows the
enemy's weak points and shells them
daily at short range. He reaches more
readers than all the sky blue and
Republican papers published in the
State combined, and is more than a
match for all. OF course he is backed
and directed by Watterson and all the
tremendous moral and intellectual
force of the Courier Journal The
paper is power and has never been so
felt in Tennessee politics as in this
kcanvas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

special locomotive was hired to take
him down to Ballston, so that he sped
away at the most rapid rate to the
infinite sorrow Of the Saratoga bellies.
However, he returns here on the 10Th
instant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
Fire.

BUFFALO, August 25.-The loss by
last nights fire is 100000, covered
by general policy carried by the
Erie railway.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25
The Warren Fund.

G NEWPORT, R. l., August 25.-Up-
wards of $4,000 is already subscribed to
the fund now being raised for the
family Of the late General G. X. War
)en,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-25

The PUBLIC LEDGER job printing
office and book bindery is prepared to
execute work with neatness and dis
patch, and at as low rates Os any COM
Tetitor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-25
T.ae Markets.

BALTIMORE February l5.-yiryinia ss consols
CO. do second series, 32. do. ten fortes. 3d. bid
to-day.
BALTIMORE February 25.-Cctton frmer-inid-
ding ll.r. Flour unchanged EXCEPT decline of %
cents on Howard street and western family Wheat.
southern lower, western hig ier-sCuthcrn red L. ia
l:32 do amber, .33al.36. No. Maryland, - bid;
No western winter red, spot. !. 26 sai 26a.; feb-
rusry, al p asked: March j. AL 81 APRIL 30x
al33a MAY, L. 52sal.3e June. 30 al 313s Juiy.
20sal 2oAs Corn, southern and firm. western
duilsouthern white, ~; do yellow. 6s. xed,
March, 60 ssC614; April, 671saGSla, Mas, CO .a6ak;
june, 40 bid Oats irregular and higbersouthern, 48
$50; western white, 5oa5l do. mixed 47ai9e Penn
syivania. 4!a5o. Rye quiet, 95s96. Hay unchanged
and dull: Provisions unchanged and quiet. Butter
2,s2s. Petroleum unchanged. Ccfee firm-Rie
csrgoes ordinary to fair. 9al0. Sugar quiet-A soft
%. Whisky dull ll78. Freights to Liverpool per
steamer unchanged Receipts eour. 2 OBS barrels;
wheat s0+6 bushels: corn 2 5l5 bushels: oats. 500
~ 565 bushels Saes-wheat, Az, $50 bushels corn.
NEW YORK, February 25.-Stocfs moderately
active. Money, 6. Exchange-loRg, ass; do. short
4S9f. State bonds duh and frmer. Governments
generally unchanged. Cotton firm.
NEW YORK, February 25.-Flour dull and heavy.
Wheat heavy and ra' cent lower Corn dull aud with
out decided change Pork duh and weak 16 5OaI7 70.
Lard heavy, 10. 30.
LONDON, February IS. IL 80 p.m.-U. 8. bonds,
As, ll5 Atlantic and Great Western first mortgage
trustees ertihcatss 81 do. seconds, 10. Erie, 49,.
do seconds, ss. New York Central 1873. Illinois Gen.
trai, 1864. Pennfs lyanla Central 6lS. Reading a0S.
Ontario and Western, 24b.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-25
The ConklinS and sargent Nomina.


tlOtaSe
CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE SENATE
MR.. HoAR SHARPLY ATTACKS MR.. coNKLING AND
BOTH NOMINATIONS GO OVER
In the executive session OF the Senate yesterday
the nomination OF Roscoe Conkl'ng to be an asso-
ciate justice Of the United States Supreme Court
was read, and a motion was made by Senator Ed-
munds to confirm the nomination at once. Sena-
tor HOar thereupOn took the floor and warmly said
that. while he conceded Mr.. Conkllngs great abil-
ties, and that no man since Webster had sur
passed him In Intellectual force he believed that
Mr.. COnkling had used his powers for bad pur-
poses, and he did not believe him to be honest
" His elevation to the Suprsfne Bench" said Mr..
H0ar with great Excitement OF manner and pound
Ing his desk by way OF enphaSis), would be q
disgrace to the Judicial erlnino," and he therefore
1nterpOsed an objection to the present cOnsidera-
ttOn or the nonin .ton, and Insisted that it should
take the regular course OF reference to the judi
ciary committee. single objection being SUM-
Gent to prevent im,ned1ate consideration, the
nomination was accordingly referred to that COM
mtttee under the rules, without opportunity for
debate or any reply to MIR. Hears remarks The
nomination or ex-senator Sargent as minister to
Germany was then referred to the committee on
foreign relations, under an objection to it, imme-
date consideration which sWa8 interpOSed by
Senator (Mr Cameron, OF Hennsylvanfa,) under
stood to bs friendly both to him ami to Mr. Conk-
ling but who desired to prevent the appearance OF
any nvidiOus distin ton between the cases OF tho
two ex-Senaters. Promnent members Of both
political parties In tae Senate predict that the two
nominations VIII BE- confirmed by overwhelming
majorit1eS whenever they are reached for nna1
action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-25
The Straw ROna Cases.

Last evening the grant jury OF the District
placed In the hands OF Mr.. George B. Corkhil, the
district attorney, number Of presentma ntS-the
result OF their investigation OF the straw bond
cases-as follows: VIM. S. Barringer perjury, two
cases; Hardy Smith and WhtefordS S. Ramsey, wit
nesses. James w. Donoaiue and W. w. Jackson,
perjury, 1ve cases; witnesses, w. A. MaXey, John
I. H@zelrg. 6. D. Camden, W. S. j. CorIey, E. S.
Bland, and John II. Cunningham Ia one case; W.
A. Maxey and j. T. Ha2elrig in the second, third
and fourth cases. and those in the first case in the
nth case. John n. MINK and Charles H. Dick
son, perjury, two cases, on the evidence OF Maxey
and Hazelrfg. Edwin j. Sweet, perjury; James
w. Brockway witness Kate NJ. Armstrong James
". Donohue and W. W. jackson for conspiracy to
defraud the United States, November 18th, 1880 on
the evidence OF Aaxey, Hazelrig, Camden, Cerfey,
Bland. and Cunningham Samuel G. Cabeu. James
W. Donohue, and W. W. Jackson, conspiracy,
three cases. March S1st, 1881. March 3lst 1885, and
December sth, 1880; same witnesses James B.
Henderson, James W. Donohue, W. W. jackson,
Albert E. Boone, and Samuel G. Cabell, conspiracy
s9ta November, 1879. S. G. Cabell, John n Min
htx, and Charles H. Dickson, conspiracy, two
cases, January Sd, $780, and July 5th, 1873;
same witnesses. Albert e. Boone, Alvin o.
Buck. and w. s. Barringer, conspiracy, December
I'd, 1879; same witnesses. Albert E.. Boone and
Edwin j. Sweet, conspiracy, May 10Th, 1879: j. w.
Brockway Witness Albert E. Boone, Alvin O.
Buck. and Samuel g. Cabell, subornation OF per.
jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-25
Congress and the ~ COmmercia
Agents. -

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
feel impelied TO make some observations on the
"commercial agents " license question, from some
remarks made In the House OF Representatives a
few evenings since. That discussion developed
on the part OF one member at least q lack Of fair
ness that is to be regretted. The District Of Co
lumbia, embracing within its limits the be autiful
capital OF fifty millions OF people, is to-day more
helpless than the smallest state terri tory whose
representatives make their temporary home within
the shadow OF It's dome. Fortunately. however
her interests are coniided to members, who be-
Aeve intend to do her justice Her revenues,
arising in part from the imposition of the above
mentioned license tax, are threatened
by those who care for nothing beyond
the realization OF their own desires 1t would
seem that the late memorial to Congress signed by
ali the leading merchants in this District in refer
ence to this very subject, should be regarded a
very emphatic expression OF their views The
manufacturers Of the country should receive every
encouragement in Washington Her doors are
open to them. The merchants OF this District
simply say, we win cheerfully submit to be taxed;
we only ask that those who desire to compete with
us for Oecsa trade be compelled to pay license
tax for that privilege 1t is just 1t Is right Fiat
Justtttd ruat c9thm. MERCHANT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-25
Affair." I'm West Westminster

THE COAL TRADE promises to open briskly, and
. good year is predicted for the business. There
are On the canal about four hundred boats of an
average capacity OF IFS tons II is said they will
average twenty trips each At this rate from
100000 to 1000, 200 tons OF coal can be delivered
during the season. Navigation opens April LIST.
NOT SNALLPox.--A colored girl named Susan
Farley, living on 9TH tMonroe) street, having been
reported as having smallpox, was visited by the
health officer, Capt Simms, this morning, who re
ports the disease TO be scrOfuous rash-nOt small
pox.
FORTUNATE FOR THE WIpow-Mra Elizabeth
Dyer, widow OF Mr.. L. A. Dyer, whose death was
recently mentioned In the STAR, has received from
the Franklin Mutual Relief association and the
Franklin Sick Benefit, $3.50, although her husband
had but recently become member. and had paid
only few dollars In assessments This relief
ISOLATION was organized about four years ago,
mainly by employees OF the Government Printing
Office and has about $50 members
CoHPIAINzs ara III numerous from town and
country people abe ut the condition OF the High
street road. The residents OF TennallytOwn can
with great difficulty get 70 this place account OF
the mud. The attention Of the Commiazaoners q
HSan Tm1--Eehruazy - sas an; 80 nm.
1eweaxy ~ eAAh - pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-02-25
Will Mr.. COnkling Accept
NOBODY KNOWS

The nomination o. Mr. Conkling, and failure to
confirm him in the Senate yesterday owingt to the OBJ
]ection OF Mr. Hoar, have been subjects of general
talk to-day. II there is anybody here who knows
Mr.. Conkling's intentions as TO this nomination,
they keep the knowledge to themselves. STAR
reporter to-day made inquiry OF several prominent
gentlemen who are known TO be warm personal
and political friends Of Mr.. Conkling, and they de-
ciared that they had as little knowledge OF the
matter as the general public. They could not say
whether Mr.. Conkling was consulted before his
nomination or not, and they admitted that the
nomination was a complete surprise to them.
There is plenty OF speculation upon the subject,
but very little positive knowledge.
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IkDex TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR

AMUsENFSTs-sth page.
ATToRNEYs-1st page.
Auction SALEs-5th paGa.
Books, Sc.-Sth page.
BoARDING-4th page.
BUSINESS CHANCPS-4th paCo.
BUILDERS SUPPLIEs-6th page.
CITY ITEMs-Sth page.
COUNTRY REAL EsTATE-4th page.
DEATHs-5th and Sth pages.
DRY GooDs-5th PAGE.
EDUCATIoNAL-4th page.
FINANCIAL-7th page.
FAMILY SUPPLIEs-7th page.
FoR RENT (Rooms)-4th page
For RENT (Housesl-4th page.
For RENT (Miscelaneous)ith page.
For SALE (Mscellaneous)-4th page.
For SALE Houses)-4th page.
GENTLEMEN's GooDs-5th page.
HoUsEFURSIsHISGs-Sth page.
LADIES GOOns-Sth page.
LOST AND FoUND-4th page.
LIST OF LEFTERs-3d page.
LECTUREs-Sth page.
MONEY TO LoAN-4th page.
MEDICAL. &c.-7th page.
PERsOSAL-4th pare.
PRoFEssIoNAL-4thp page.
PIANOS AND OKGANs-7th page.
PICSICs, EXCURSIONS. &C.-Sth page
RAILRoADs-6th page.
RELIGIOUS NoIICEs-1st page.
SPECIAL NOTICES page.
SPECIALTIEs-4th page
STEAMERS, &c-6th page.
SAFE DEPosIT-oth page.
SEWING MAcHINEs-sth page.
The TRApEs-6th page.
UNDERTAKERs. &c.-5th page.
WANTED (Helpr4th page.
WANTED (Situations) 4th page.
WANTED (Houses)-4th page.
WANTED (Miscellaneous)-4th page.
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PRoTRAcTEp SITTING oF TIE HOUSE OF CoMMo
TIE IRISH QUESTION

FRoTRAcTEp SITTING or TIE HOUSE, or COMMONS on
the IRISH QUESTION.
LONDON, February s5.-The House Of Commons
went into committee OF supply at O'Clock last
evening. when the Irish members seized the op-
portuniry 10 attack Mr.. Forster's administrative
OF the coercion act on discussion OF the vote TO-
the Irish constabulary, which ultimately
carried by vote OF 1873 10 Is The sitting was
prolonged until 3 30 O'Clock this morning.
A CELEBRATED Swiss DOCTOR DEAD
The death Is announced OF NJ. Victor Theodore
Junod, the celebrated Swiss doctor and medical
writer.
INDICTMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE VIENNA
THEATER FIRE.
VIENNA, February IS -COpie, OF an Indictment,
covering 26 foios have been han lei 10 eight per-
sons Charged with contributing, by their negli-
gence, TO the recent IRE at the Ring Theater Two
hundred and twenty-sx witnesses have been sum-
moned. The trial will commence on the "a of May.
Among the accused are Herr Newal, eX-burgo-
master OF Vienna: Herr tanner, manager OF the
Ring Theater, and Herr Landslelner, chief COM
misSary OF the police
THE UNION GFNER,LE
PARIS, February 2.-The Figaro says: An i'm
portant group OF shareholders OF the Union
Generate met yesterday, for the purpose OF dis
cussang the question OF drawing up a circular TO
be sent 10 the other shareholders with a view TO
reconstitute the company.