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THE BEST y!
TIE TlI7Il 4. Mod IEILg 5Islll.
T,Er,E.N7V9.EEEF2

sold last season in Jefferson & Clarke Counties,
which wa more than the aggregate sales of Uli
other kinds combined. II Is fac htb because
IL i, the SisJlcsi. S'roHgeyt Liqhfct Uclf mast
manageable & perfect rprtiHg. WAS not pu. ou'
ina hurry % meet "a temporary emergency, bat
was the first Irvine Binder in ,hc field and G3s
the outcome of years of Thought and labor.
O.hcrmachino, aye compelled 90 lie each 9th
crs device and patents and taus involve them
selves and their customers IN law suits and
trouble for infringement, of patents. The
WOOD is unique in Itself having nothing n
common with the other machines.
We refer To tic following jefferson Farmers
who hayct the Wood machine:
Wm Bclll, W. c. Carpcr Jas. Lee Grsss. Il.
=. Chew Rev. ". =. Leaycll !. J. Manning,
Danl Coleman. Milton Rouse, Taaquary, II.
Il. Davenport. q. C. Washington JHO. Burns.
!. d. Butler, Chas Aslonby, llcrbcr; licnder
son.
Gail examine sample machine at Office of
Lippc,t * Co.,. CaarlcStown. Efery machine
Guaranteed For sale by
VALLEY FERTILIZER co.
No, 1890
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MONUMENTS. rs.

Head and FJpt stones. Nantes. Statues and
Carving. in all its various branches, aud all
work in their business. Al. orders promptly
filled at the lowest rate. and shortest notice
and all work delivered aud pa, up, and guar
anteet 10 suit purchasers. II not. no sale
Please call ana So and jllso for yourselves be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, AID i'atronizc Home
" niiaei';;'r..
Ihe subscriber. have also IN operation their
shop in Martin, bur-. where they will give
propmt attention To nil wD,k entrusted 20 them
DiEliL & BRO.
Caar!e,town. July Is. iS'i7-y.
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MASONRY & BRICK WORK.

TIVlE undersigned respectfully informs the
4 citizen, of Jefferson that he is prepared Co.
cN ,-ufe S-DIc ana Brick work in q Substantial
manner aniupnn e1od terms and with promp,-
itudc Good references given.
Fine waling. archiu, and cemcutin- OF Ci>-
terms speciality. For pes, custom Dee returns
thanks
WILL. II MOORE.
tlar',>-own. June "a f,S1
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NUTICE.

THE outstanding g per cent JEFFbR'y'
i COUNTY BONDS. numbered fiom 10 -
Of the denomination of - 90, must be pr
~ented a. tie Treasurer Office Of JeiieI-ln
COunty. " Va, az Ciiarlc-iOwn, on Or beip'
March 18th. 1s.2 imtcres; will cease on -ai'
bonds at that Gsie.
EUGENE BAKER. Agent.
Feb. Is; isS2.
tyTHETEWASH BRUSHES. Bfooins. ~
w ware, Wooicnwarc. uil stove. ~ ~,
hv ITRE & yALLAllkE
Nay - iSsi
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c.. w. TruSSeil,
Main Street, Charlcstown, ". va.

Main s'ircei, Chaf!cst0wn, ". Va.
Is rcp.cni.hin., bis sirci. 81 -DoIs and wishes
. 20 call the afieuiipn IT hi- friends and tIe
publicioi iis fact BE has jti-: received large
iot Of the cnoi--t braud.of Chewing Jabsc-p.
siich he Is ,'ilcrnc 20 u moderate price. H.
has ala on hand large supply al Gilbert
Laundry Blue irt az 10 TIC liquid form %
fsttle7. 4 rs; Usc ir once ynu vii thcn nsc
10 other i leaves no spots Wp.ra tie c,et'ic..
hut when pn' into ihr wstcr - cFaiiy di-;rib-
u.ed throughout tIc cnlirs queg,ity, price 3
and so costs pcr bottle. Sfi aii0ng Othc'
things De has fat gotten in several boxes OF
"Davids Prize Soap" - laundry soap il
has no csr;al ieslcs If yor savc iwcnty If the
wrarpcrs v0u casa get q iicke: which wlli Cnii-
tie yon 10 4 cliance AZ the drawing which VIII
take place on Dec. ~. lsS2. Thousands %
dollars VIII p, given away IN present. and Cash.
For fir;her information cal ~ he place -
bushes. Broslns He lIa- aisf' gotten in
nice suplly If hToons-; consisting df scrcfai
grades which he Is selling cheap. Always Re-
nicrni,er when y0u buy ri G. w Tru@sl You
got no sioddy good. hc guarantees what hc
scis. and handles nothing bu, first class arii-
cles. BY carrying your Wheat Corn, Bacon.
Lard. Chickens. J. - and Bitter 70 him you
can get the highest cash price. lie is also agent
for several 81 ii.c leading brands Of Fertilizer,
some 0f which were used through this section
last Fall and speak for themselves Before en-
gazing other brands call and see his and get the
prices. IL nc Is no; in you will always find
Messrs. C. ", FaulcOncr and Robt. l.. Trusscll
on hand 10 give the desired Information. Re-
member the place q Main Street. charlcstowni
Yves: Virginia
AncUet ~ l>-2
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DJVNS'I' hu>iuc~, now before the public.
DID 4 Nou can make money faster az
w1r, 'or MS than no anything else. capital not
needed We Will start YOU. SPA day ard Up-
ward, laadc at home by the industrious. Men,
womcu. boys and girls wanted everywhere Co
wor. tor u.s. Now is thc lime. You cam work
iu Spare ,ime only or give your whole time to
r.c Uu~.uc>s Nou can live 40 home and do
thc work. 40 other bushes, will pay you
ncJriya, we'll. NO one cau fail 90 make cuor-
mnu~ pay hv engaging 40 once. Costly Outfit
aui terms free. Money made fast easily, AND
ho1orahiy. Ad,lrcs, TRrE & Co. Augusta,
Maine
De 3 St-lV
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GRANITE WORKS
NIAGSTINsBUHCs, BEIsIGELEY COUNTY
MARBLE AND GRANITE MONUMENTS,
Tombs, Tablets, CurbinG and Cemetey Work
OF all kinds
teapr than has ever sold this section for claim that the people in this
section double what Others Gyngn nghbg Counties
Will tell the the
advantage ; al 1t m intention to exelm
.ErcaisecsMreI 0aa .ETfisic TresfRe"f,
give which viii be superior any heretofore manufactured in this section
Oh works VIII
nv Agent and guarantee than Charlesown
ORIGINAL. DESIGNS FURNISHED
Bids on lar, Monuments asked for SLATE MANTES uho order and
set up at yey prices Works the largest in the 2ud District
" ! A YOUNG
Il Nozzle General gent Proprietor
-,
Fos' Sale.

1 NICE lot Of Bacon, Hams, Shoulders,
/ Sides. Mackeral in barreiS, Half and
Quarters, Herring and Shad.
MERCHANT & LUCAS.
June p. lSS2.
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Wood for Sale.
Ey,n6cr Eo, sale.

ERaZIER & CGIsTOS have i0g.cco fccf ~
= Oak lun,,,er ard 1900 Cortls ri oas
Wood fyr rale. hddreSs
FRAIiEI, T. COISTON.
Giaricstoun. ". W.
Nay 4. isss-tin.
q mn
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asg.,n,ai.lg S Gna-Fiiii,sg.

TTlE undersigned offers his services To tn,
public Pipe, introduced into houses
Gl,-hxturc> and fittings. Call and see Plate,
of Fine Fixtures. finished ia gold po,isLc
brass. and Porcelain. Globc>, Drop Lights Bur
rcrs &c OldGs> Fixtures Gildcd or re- Bronzcd
iu the latcsts;ylc S,orc-hcU.c of J. Ii. las
,criay.
CHARLES Z. SEAL.
Jan. =. iSS2
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Champion Of TIE World =!
The CHAMPION GRAIN DRILL!

FtNHE undersigned having received the Agency
1 of this Celchcaed Gran Dill for Jefferson
County, and having now on hand supply OF
these Drills and fall line of Extras in case OF
brcakagc, 50 no delay can possibly occur IN time
of seeding We offer this Drill 10 the farmers
IF Jefferson on favorable terms, and do not
fail II examine the Chaifpion before purcilas-
mSa Grain Drill. rs it beyond codbt tie most
Important one Of all the farm implements, =
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The Family Grocery.

$50 SAsftssy Nz4 ~ - Ns
The undersigned has laid I'm a stock especial.
ly suited 20 the Holiday season.
GROCERIES,
Fine and Fresh Groceries. Fruits and Couiyc-
tilncry- foreign and dpmcs,ic-in great varic-
ty and abundance. and sold at "a very small .d-
yaucc pa cost. Everything needed Tor Christ
mas cheer can hc mad M The Family store. inciu-
dino o., riches, Muyc Meat kt>.n~ Oranges
and lemons Ci.ron and CurrintS. Cranbcrrics
Almonds. Cccoanuts, Filherts, FIGS. Corn Too
marnc>. md0jhcr Canned Vegetables and Fruit.
Poultry
FINE SUGARS, C0FFEES, SIRUPS,
Mola~.eS. &c, g..
" TIE DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT
are Staple and Fancy Goods, Notions, &c-
beautiful. substantial and cheap, comprising
many ;hinge appropriate and desirable Is Hoii-
day Gifts Nicea,,1rtmentOf Queens ami Glass
Ware.
Attentive statesmen To show goods.
J. RAN. RODRICK.
Eas, Room Of Sidisr R:HH:rg.
December IS 1850.
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: FEW oF1Ts MERITS


Positive FOrce-Feed Grain Distributor, and
Positive Force Feed Grass Seedcr. which can
be used either in front or rear Of the hose.
The Fertilizer Attachment is unequaied and
IS Warranted "a Sow Easily and Evenly any 81
the various kinds of Fhosrhatcs IT. tie market
The Champion is the only Grain Drill IN the
market that has Special Attachment for Plant
ing Corn for the crop.
The Champion is Simple in Construction and
Easily operated both for team and driver. The
material used and quality Of workmanship
the Very Best. Every Drill Warranted 10 give
satisfaction or no sale.
Below we give you a few of the Practical
Farmers names who have purchased from us
and used last year Drills, TO whom We refer:
John Burns Charleslown; VIM. Rider, hall
towu: Phillip Powers Ripon; Moses ". Trus-
sell. I.cctown: Lewis II. Nichols, Halltown ;
John w Tavcner, Charestown.
We also have secured the agency Of the celc-
b-afed
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EissgS 9Nd Paper.

HIGHEST Cash Price paid for Rags and Pa
4 per az the .......
FREE PRESS OFFICE.
APRIL - 1852
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TG.C Notice.

rsilE Taxes for ISL are now due and prompt
| payment of the same is expected.
JOHN : MOORE.
October -. ISL. Sheriff.
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NOTICE.

= MMoHIArED .BoEE pieAsrnsrE
. '' CONF.
manufactured ana soil by is, Z & AMtaa-
der and }. \. Washington ere Agents f'r JET
ierSon Cnualv
VALLEY FERTILIZER COMPANY.
DArEHaad Fnycln,ns. 1,',ii .loaks, copy
Li@iIrs DRUGSTORE
DuYSlyItNS PRESCRIPTIONS anl Fam
. b., !;,-.it;s c.u' n1e:tttt tiu 1c@ir.cy
aid i',...tir,- Country .44,.ie.ii.. supplied
WIKI! Medicines of pure qua ir si n Itcra,c
prices CO-iI0USE ~. DRUG STORE
.-.t.fs . w..k IN your ovn town. 8 oi.G;
r1ot fro No-i-k EytryihnsncS. Cap
ii.i MT r,iiircd $50 wIi iiri.s you every
-i.ir.. atny are Eatiu- tli'nc~. i~ii.ee
make 81. iaI.i. %. aicp. ir 'fy, tIl .ir'> iu skc
-r.,.. i.,,. E..icr. ID y,u war; 90 bi-,n,. %,
whica YOU csu mI.c great pay a.i ihrumrEoI
work wri;c 10 particulars to ~. ilttLEff *
Co.. PoI;.au: Maine
De 3. IL fly.
1 TJLLsto,s Of fnwar, ofour owa ..anu-
; i.cfure ou haai .nd
by DUEE1GALLAnER
CU0K Stoves
b. DIXIE &ctlfAiiER
yXTIi~cNS celebrated rrl.s,-, ior safe b,
~ UANnpipWELL.
DRErARED rliut indifferent c,!orf ~
-" ''''' '''' ,f.rt.-rtr tco
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! IQUTD Rsnnct. Irish Ms. Tap;o-o. Ces's
l. Gcls;inc & Cooper Sheet Gelaiinc sold by
GLO. r. LIGHT.
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RE.ESYER.
w heat w anted.

TFNTIE undersigned will pa tic highest mar
Z ket price ia Cash for amy quantity Of Wheat.
c. ". TRi SELL.
Charles;own. Jefferson Go.
July p, iss2-tf
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DiAMONi' I;us.. f5f The hair
II sold b. GEO T LIGHT
September =. lS52
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T7ELLOWS syrup Of the IIypn Phosphite.
! Hop Bitters. Kidney cure & lion B.l.ers
sold hy GEO T. LIGHT.
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GENERAL EGYPTIAN TOPICS.

LONDON Aug. 3.-The correspondent of me Ddhy
Ners at Alexandria teegraphs: ' 1t is persistentiy
rumored that Arab Pacha intends to attack Alex
andria with a large force under Toulba Pacha.
Admiral Seymour visited the Meks fcrts to-day He
went on to Lake Mareotis and observed Bedouns
entrenchng in the distance"
LONDON, Aug. 2.-An Alexandria dispatch to
Reuters Telegram Company says: The BRUSH
outposts daily see some advance parties OF Arab
Pacha's force but general attack by the rebels
is now considered likely for some time.
Marines from the British men-of-war lncon-
slant, Defence and Invincible landed at Gabarl,
and were conveyed by tram to Meks, which they
occupied"
1t is reported in Alexandria that Arab Pacha has
ordered the houses of onoxious natives IN CAIRO 10
be burned Nineteen natives who refused to recog-
nize the authority Of Arab Pacha have been shot
at Cairo.
Reuter- dispatch from Port Said says: British
men-Of-war strongly occupy the Suez Canal here,
at Ismalla and at Suez. All Europeans have lett
Suez. Only four. French men-of-war remain IN
Egyptian waters"
dispatch from Paris SAYS NJ de Lesseps tele-
graphs that he has made no protest against the
entrance of British men-ofwar into the SueZ Canal,
but he protested against nfractions OF the COM
pany's regulations committed by two vessels after
entering the canal"
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though not wishing to oppose, she would never en-
courage isolated action This continues TO DC INC
standpoint of Russia. who aims to induce orea'
Britain again to join in the European programme
and to combine her action with that Of the Porte
on the basis of the decisions Of the Conference
1t is reported in Berlin that the Powers are will
ing to leave the Egyptian questionas distinguished
from the question of the Suez Canal for arrange
ment between Turkey and England, subject to the
final assent of Europe,
dispatch from Rome says 4" 1t is sem-oti-
cialy confirmed that Count Corti, the Italian Am
bassador, has been instructed to bring forward at
the uex sitting Of the Conference at Constantinope
the proposal formulated by Italy for collective ac
tIon in regard the Suez Canal subsequent to the
invitation addressed to her by France and England
in regard to joint action. The proposal provides
for the concurrence of all the Powers. Turkey IN
elusive and stipulates that the collective action
shall be restricted TO police supervision OF an cn
clusively naval character, IN conformity wth pre-,
vi0usly established regulations 1t being reseIv9d
TO the Powers to concert upon other acuon snouiu
the above measures be insufficient"
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ELOPING FROM NEWARK.

NEw-HAyEN, Conn.,, Aug. 2.-Detective
Egbert of Newark, N j. arrived here last night at mid
night in search OF Christine Cooper age nineteen, and
Daniel Knowlton who had fled with considerable money
belonging 10 Mrs. Cooper The detective learned that
they intended to this city by the nghtboat from
New-York He caught them when the boat arrived and
escorted them State and Waersts. There they Oh
tanned detectives permission to visit hotel to pro
cure something eat the astute Jersey officer believing
them when they promised meet him at the depot this
morning TO take tne 40 train for home The detective
kept his depot appointment but the others did not ana
the officer wandered about the station. In one of his
turns about the wating-rOOm he glanced out or a
window ana tue lovesick damsel in Columbus st.
Her companion not IN slglt The officer again cap
tured girl and this time got her safely the tain
making effort to nd KnOwlt0n but content With Sc
curing the girl aud what left OF her mothers
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paired with Senator Hill of Georgia on tao pa1sE paT
of the bill, was absent to-day wl'hopp pocir of
and thus allowed Senator natSG arS,nsi DsTsi the he
kentncky, Democrat W VINO Ss poired pod with senator
Hill of Georgia Senator Cheott OF CoOfadhu ths h;l
publican who was paired on the passago ., tndav
with senator Kellogg. transferred ms paii abeenf
In senator Groome of Maryland, who was aps,n.' 9s
Tins allowing senator Kellogg TO vote IN tne aiilr, IN
alive. senator Plumb, of Kansas, Repubncan' wiz VIII
voted in The negative when the bill was passed WIS
paired to-day with Senator Fair, OF Nevada who WHO
was absent without a pair on the pasSage VI 'No
bill. aos;ored
These were the only changes which were DESIGNER "a
to affect the result. There were several other PaIs
made in the usual way between Senator'S VINO wsic Wei
opposed and Senators who were in favor oil the Dill
the parties to these arrangements forgetting on ds
norng the fact that where two-thrds vote ~ me- me-
essary to tue passage of bill, negative Wv
should be paired with two alternatives III oruet "
preserve the balance. Senator Logan caled at,e,i.
lion TO this fact but did not do so untll aIter 'o
vote had been taken and the result announces.
Before the vote was taken, rumor gained soii,o
currency which probably has no foundation ih Iact
Ii was TO the effect that the President had, upon
consultation with the friends Of the BILL satisheuhIn
self that it could be passed, his objections 10 tle
contrary Notwithstanding" and that he had only
decided TO veto it after having received such ihioi
nation.
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FRENCH MINISTER'S RETAINED.

PARIS, Aug. 2.-Tt is reported that provisional
administration, comprising several members of the
late Cabinet, will be formed merely to carry on
public business.
Later-The report that the new Ministry will
comprise several members of the late Cabinet Is
confirmed. The following Ministers retain port
foos NJ Cochery, Minister of Posts and Iele-
graphs; NJ. Tirard, Minister of Commerce; NJ.
Mahy, Minister of Agriculture; General Billot,
Minister of War F; and Admiral Jaureguiberry, Mln-
lister of Marine. Nothing has yet been decided III
regard to the selection of the other members of
the Ministry. President Grevy had conference on
the subject this evening with Senator Ducierc
LONDON Aug ga dispatch to The Daily Nsrs
from Paris says: "MM de Freycinet, Leon Say,
Jules Ferry and Goblet informed President Grevy at
the Ministerial Council to-day that their determine
ton to resign was rrevocabie. The other members
of the late Cabinet, except NJ Humbert, who was
absent on account of indisposition, expressed
readiness to JOIN the new combination. 1t is stated
that Senator Duclerc has been offered and has de-
clined the Premiership. General Blot Is mentioned
for that Office"
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NOTES AND INCIDENTS.

LONDON. Aug 2.-The transport Calabria, withia
squadron of the Second Life Guards and Horse
Guards on board, departed at 2:30 D. m. to-day for
Alexandria direct. Lieutenant-General Sir Garnet
Wolseley is on board.
The manner in winch the reserves are answering
the call summoning them is considered most salts
factory. To-day is the last day for joining their
colors 1t is believed that over 10000 men will
JOIN.
dispatch from Bombay says: "MajOr-General
Sir Herbert Macpherson, the commander OF the
Indian contingent for Egypt, will embark at the
end of tie present week"
Midshipman DE Chair. who was captured by the
enemy while conveying dispatches to Ramleh and
who is held as prisoner in Cairo, is seventeen
years OF age, and is nephew of Lieutenant Law
SON Of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert.
The Indian Government have taken, to date,
twenty nine steamers for the Egyptian service
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CONGRESSIONAL TOPICS IN BRIEF.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-ln the Senate to-day
the House bill pas authorizing the leasing OF salt
springs the Indian Territory and the appropriation
Of the royalty thcrerOm the Cherokee school und
Tae House Joint resolution the printing OF reports OF
the director the geological survey passed, the
total number of copies authorized being 1000. MI.
Lapham of New-York, reported from the Committee on
Foreign Relations with amendments the Senate bill au-
thorizng L. NJ Barlow, OraziO Lugo OF NewYork, and
Albert c. Buzby and others Of to construct
a line of submarine cable between America and Europe
ordered printed and recommtted. The Senate bill FOR
public building at Leavenworth, Kan. TO cost
100000 was passed. Mr.. George introduced bill ap-
propriatng 5000 expended under the direction
of the Mississippi River Commission in the preservation
and improvement Of the harbOr of Vcksburg referred
TO the Commerce Committee. The Morgan resolution
was adopted providing for the appointment of select
committee of five consider the subject OF heavy ord
nance and prOeces for the armament of the Navy and
on send pei and papers, and 10 report at
the next SESSION.
In the House the disagreement to the Senate amend
ments the Naval Appropriation bill was Insisted upon
Messrs RoDeson, Ketcham and Atkins were appointed
conferees. A bill passed granting pens on OF @31
sloulder JOINT resolutions passed authorizing
Lieutenant Commander Charles d. SlgsDee TO receive a
decoration from the Government or Germany, ana
J,seph K Hawey, president of the Centennial Commits
slon TO receive decorations from the Governments OF
Spain aud japan. A bill passed providing that
stamps may allowed by the Commissioner VI tue I-
ternaI Revenue.
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Aug. g. 1892.
The Court OF Commissioners of Alabama Claims have
rented the building No l,4l2 HIST NJ W. ana VIII move
into II next week
The House Committee on Appropriations discussed tho
Anderson resolution proposing adjournment sine die
Friday next II was finally decided 10 DEFER action until
the Sundry Civil bill shall have been passed by The sen
ate.
Anpcatons for the new three per cent bonds have
far not been as numerous expected. Up to
to dav 27 letters notification OF the surrender Of
tended bonds had been received at the Treasury Depart
meut.
II is stated at the Treasury Department that the Gov
ernment waterpower property at Iarpers Ferry will
not again be put up at puDllc auction ullers there IS
some assurance that bid OF go 600 would be made
Colonel Brownlow dOorkceper OF the House OF Repre-
seutatives to-day appointed Sidney NJ. Robinson, Of
New-York to the position of superintendent OF the Fold
ing room, made vacant by the resignation OF Colonel
POpnain
The Secretary Of the Interior has decided, IN
submted TO him. that the Desert Land requires
than the mere conducting OF upon land TO which
title is sought The irrigation must De OF character 10
prepare land thoroughly Tor the production of an
agricultural crop
The statement Secretary Folger 10 be trans
ferred 10 the Roman Mission in order to make for
ex-senator Conng Secretary Of the Treasury Is char
acterized at the White House ridiculous In the ex
treme" nomination for Minister at Rome Will be sent
10 the Senate In day OF TWO.
Some time 20 the Secretary OF State received note
from the Chian Minister in this city commenting upon
the conduct in Chill Of Mr. Tresco While the note
by means as objectionable as Reported ae tia u nie
It's tone not agreeable to this government, ana the
Cban Minister upon courteous request Iht nc shouu
do so, withdrew H.
The President has approved, among other acts,
the act regulating the carriage Of passengers by
the act granting right Of way for railroad and tel
eaph line through the lands OF the Choctaw ana Chck
asiw indian Nations the act incorporating the Oregon
Short Line Railway Company ID the Territories OF Otan
Idaho and wyoming. and the acl Amending SECTIONS .
and OF the act Of February 21 1879. to fix tie pay OF
letteT-caTT1eI5.