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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
ORDER Or -PUaILlCArloN,

STATE OF MISSOURI,
COUNTY Of LAFAYETTE. \
In the Circuit cOurt Of SAID county, August
ieim-sth dsy-Augu,t l5th. 1882.
The Missouri Pacific Railway COM
pany
Hazirtt X Campbell .JsArs Camp.
bell. Martin DONOVAN. Henry
Charles stewart. 4 v. PEBBLES.
Thorn Az N Hackett, CALVIN l.. Nc
Grew. Minerva 4. AArshali, devil
see and sole execntrix OF benjamin
Marshall, deceased; BEETLE Akin Petition.
Gn. Lee Atkinson, Jessie Atkin-
son. Howard Atkinson, Frark ~
Atkinson. Robert Taylor. guardian
OF said Jesrle, Howard aud Frank
AtkinsOn and Aimira Atkinson;
Belle Brace and William Brace,
her husbands; Lulu Campbell and
MeIvisa Rose and Sidney Rose,
her husband; Fannie Caml,beii and
Chsries Campbell. her husband. ~
rTNn the said Martin Donovan, Richard g..
PEBBLES. Calvin l. McGrew and Lee Atkinson:
You are each hereby notified that said plainti6
has this day commenced u suit against YOU In
nature of which ID. among other things. to OBJ
tain an order OF the Lafayette Circuit Court ~
l,lents Of said Lafayette county, to assess the
damages sustained hy you in consequence OF the
ssiaoi.snm.nt' erection and malnlsnance OF "a
described lands by reason of the app reputation
thereof Tor railroad purposes, tO-wit:
A part of lot eight s). IN nlocs two t2). In
Buckingham addition To the city Of Lexington,
SAID lot being owned by said Marlin Donovan.
A part OF lots ten and SIX no and " in block
i've 10 IN BuckIn. ham, g addition TO the city OF
Lexington. SAID lots being owned by sAld
Richard q. Buckingham.
A email portion on the south corner of lot
three (3). In block five t5). IN Buckingham 4
Cos addition TO the city Of Lexington, said lot
being owned by SAID Charles Stewart.
About On- haifO IL tir southern part Of lot four
o.. In block i've (). In said buckingham 4
20 . addition IN the CITY ct Lexington, sad lot
being owned by said + V PEBBLES.
h,n aI" ~. 1 p, AR. a., 90? o. lot i've ~. In
the city of Lexington. the undivided Onc-ihird
of SAID lot belonging tO said Calvin l.. McGrew.
A strip htly (HD icet in width OH the north end
OF lot, one AMI two q and y, Ia block seven N.
and nearly all OF lots one, twn and three u.e
and b AID nearly one half Oh the soul, end of
lot four ~. in biOck six tGj. all Ia Buckiny-
hams nddition to the city of Lexington, thr un-
divided e0ne-iuuIih Of which belongs to B~llie
Atkinson. Jessie Atkinson. Howard Atkinson.
Frank Atkinson. Almira Atkinson ana said Lee
Atkinson; also one hundred and twent Give
Q.5) feet. more or less OF the north END Ut lot
seven al, IN block "a. in said Buckingh hams
addition TO the city OF Lexington, said iot be.
longing to said AtkinsOns above numed.
And you are further notified that the day fixed
Tor the hearing Of said petition aud the appolnl-
nent oil said commissioners Ia
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER ., 1852,
1t the court house. IN the city of Lexington,
Lafayette county. Missouri.
And IL 10 further ordered that q copy hereof he
Ger, u newspaper published In said county Of
Lafayette, for three consecutive weeks.
A true copy. Attest:
pxc NV FRANK TsiaG. CLERK;
~ y. b. nANIEL' u. Z. .uglstd
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
THE ALTAR.

Married-At Slater. Saline county. Mo-, al
the Methodist church, August %, by Rev. Mr.
Carpenter. Mr.: INO. A. RICH and Miss JEN
- At WsVerly. Lafayette county. Mo-. An.
gust 10. Mr.. D.. +. n. NICKEI.L, Of ksusa.
City, and Miss BETTE c. JAMES.
The Inteliigencer Wishes the newly welded
pair much happiness.
= In Washington township, LAFAYETTE coun,
". Mo-, August -, at the residence of III.
BUTLER MOORE and Miss EMMA LANK.
FORD.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
0RDER or PURLICATI0N.

In the Probate Court of Lafayette county
August t. rm-2nd day-August 18th. 1882.
Madison + johnson. administrator Of the estate
OF Albert u. johnson. deceased.
NOV ut this day comes Madison +. Johnsnn,
~ administrator OF the estate of Albert G..
Johnson. deceased, and presents his petition,
praying for All order Tor the sale OF so much OF
the real estate of said deceased as will
pay and satisfy the remaining debts due by said
estate, and yet unpaid for want Of sufficient
assets. .ccompanled by the accounts. lists and
inventories required by law IN such cases; on
examination whereof. it is ordered that all per-
sons. interested In said estate be notified that
application rs aforesaid has been made, and
that unless the contrary lie shown on or before
the fret day Of the next term of this court,
to be held on the second Monday in November,
1882, an order will b. made for the sale OF the
whole. or SO much of the real estate of said
deceased as will be sufficient for the payment
OF said debts.
Aud 1t is further ordered that this notice be
published in the Lexington Weekly Intelligen.
ger, q newspaper published in the said county
OF Lafayette, for four weeks successfully be-
fore the commencement of the next term or this
court. A true copy: Attest.
JAMES B. HORD,
aug26:5 Judge of Probate Court.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
For Sale, Strawberry and Asparagus
Plants.

have for sale. cheap. 100 900 Crescent.
Sharpless and Charles Downing strawberry
Plants. upmixed aud warranted true 10
Nsme. Also several thousand Conov
Colossal Asparagus Plants. Apply to John
ltsinhard, three quarters of n mile west OF
the old { .ir grounds, or in town to
as6l WIN. Is. HAMLETT.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
FOR SALE Oh. EXCHANGE.

A VALUABLE SUBURBAN RESI- 49,
IA DESCE, about one mile south of col
Lexington and the Missouri Pacific !!l
Railroad Depot, on a fine road The -
Residence has ten rooms. beside q cottage build
ing IN the yard with cellar under same; two
cisterns. wood hOuse ,coal-house, ice-house, Car
riage-honse. stables. &c. &c u large. beauti-
full and well shaded yard; flower garden, vege-
liable garden: apple and peach orchard meadow,
of waller. ihe whole Containing eight and .
halt acres of land.
This valuable and desirable Residence is for
sale for money, or in exchange for farm lands
for u few weeks For terms apply to the I'M
dersigned. TAl y Il LESUEUR. Agents,
aug5l3 Lexington, Mo.
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Must be Sold.

In the next ten days, Berries Restaurant,
the only restaurant In the city. Parties wish
Ing to 20 into this business will do well to
call at the above place and get particulars
or to direct to-.
A:6 X. Is. BERRIE, Lexington, Mo.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
Arnica Salv,

The Best Sslve IN the world tor Cuts, Bruises
burns. Sores, Ulcers, Salt RneuIm, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands. Chilbiains. Corns and
all skin Ernptions. AMI positively cures PILES
IL Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price % cents per box Fo.
seieoJ W. Aoo"is. MAJ 2.Y1
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
Consolidated.

g. e.. Graham cpd ". J. Morrison having
consolidated, have now The largest stock of
sl"yss and tip-wsrs IN the county. Any ons
Wishing to pprsh.ss now IL the tune. IS they
Wish 10 reduce lGsir stock, sl2tt
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
ADMINI>TRATOR,s SALE

ID Lafayette county, Missouri, the under
signe,i q lministrator of the estate of Zach. >.
Mitchell, deceased. will. on
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1882,
sell. at public auction. to the highest bidder,
in front of the courthouse door, for cash In
hand. all the right. title ami interest Of Zach S.
Mitchell. in and to the following described
real estate. tO-Wit: One frame Warehouse on
Writing Desk. Sale will take place ut II
O'Clock. u. IN. ROBERT TAYLOR,
uuQstf0 . Admin afrafnr
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
THE CRADLE.

Born-In. Fsirville. Saline county, Mo.
August u to the wife of Rev. Dewitt Z. Bulto,
1t boy.
Near Webbervllle. Travis county, Texas
August 6. to the wife of MIR. Tomas ". St.war
"a boy: lie is hale and hearty, aud has Il. 81
named Rector Hsmphill.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
FARM FOR SALE.

A FARM for sale four miles west OF Waverly
most productive 10 its size III the county.
oder for sale on accommodating terms my well
known and well imprOy d home or OrchaiC
Place OF l6O acres, or up to 40 acres ii desired
over 40 acres in choice fruit trees orchards YER
fne, fruit distIlling. large aplary. convenien
dwelling, carriage house, ice house. other out.
buildings; cOmmOdiOus barn. good gates, fences
newly reset, abundant Well anu ever living
stock water. woodland. &C.; margin.d by
farms, public road, river ,extensive bluff range,
and finely adapted 10 grain. Possession given
at any time. Apply to Arch $. Van Anglen,
Waverly, Mo-, or to NE on the premises.
augi9tf II S. A ANGLEN.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
Coal! Coal!!

Or and after to-day | will deliver coal to
any part OF the city at eight cents per bush
ct Orders can be lett ri my office aud will
receive prompt attention.
i4tf j. e. McGREw.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
At Cost,

A large lot OF chiidrens' and Misses Front
Lace Shoes. Low button slippers and toe
slippers. al2tf CHM IL tHIyN
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
NOTICE.

The following warrants, 'sst on Monday
night. will not he received by me, except from
the proper owner:
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
FINE BLUE GRASS STOCK
FARM FOR MALE.

FARM For MALE.
T OFFER Tor sale my Farm, known -
i as t'LlNWOOD LAWN formerly ~:
'sLimrick LAWN consisting OF .2i3 miI
undoubtedly the finest improved Farm IN Mis-
souri,. The residence alone costing Ss5 900 to
buiid, with all necessary Out-houses. The farm
Is well Stocked with u herd OF Short Horn and
jersey Cattle. also 8 Well Bred Mares in foal
and. about 100 head of Hogs; there is about 30
tons of Timothy and Clover Hay housed and
stacked; there Ia also u great variety Of Fruit,
consisting Of l 800 Apple Trees. This Farm ID
watered and tirnbered; there being = walnut
grove on % acres. The entire place is underlaid
with fine coal. .-f
Terms-Sl5. 700 cash; balance. on long time, al
G per cent: interest per annum. The house con-
tains II Rooms, all we'll furnished. All me-
cessarY utensils for farming, Carriages, Wagons,
&c, all new. For further particulars address
HARRY GILMORE,
auo2Htf Il .. TeYinOtOn- Mo
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
NEW SHOP

WI purchased the Carpenter Shop on
- Main Cross Street, north OF the Episcopai
si'e me u call when In need OF any work i'm NV
llIe (i,2stD JOHN h. CiiEATHAN.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
NOTICE..

I ETTERs testamen'ary on the estate Of
II Calvin Z. Fox, decreased, wers Rr1hted to
the undersigned on the 22i day Of July, 1882.
by sthe Probate court Of Lafayette county,
Missouri.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required 70 exhibit them 10 us for allowance
within one year alter the date OF this notice er
they may be precluded from any benefit nj such
estate; aud il such claims be not exhibited VI ilh-
In two years they will be forever barred
Jersey Il FOX, e
II.
lly90ih ExeCnfors-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-08-26
CONNECTICUT
FIRE CO.,
HARTFORD. CONN.
~MONEY TO .LOAN.u

~MONEY TO LOAN. n 7
EXJE have for sale . number OF Farms and
w Town Lots In Lafayette County. Will take
charge OF Property oil nom restdents. Collect
Rents. Pay Taxes. sad attend to Proper Assess-
Aent or Real Estate. Correspondence solicited.
DO In Court House, Lexington. No.
ap27vl TAYLOR &LESUEJlR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-27
RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLIES

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 26.-In the Episcopal
Church Congress to-day the topic Tie Powers o.
Standing Committees was discussed the writers oeins
the Rev Hall HARRISON OF Baltimore, and H. W. Shefey
OF staunton. The speakers were Randolph Barton, OF
Baltimore Bishop Dudley, OF Kentucky; the KeV. :
Courtney OF Massachusetts Dr. Hopkins OF Ne"-1 orK
T. McCready Of south Carolina the Rev; Dr.
walker, OF Virginia; and the Rev. Dr. J. r.
Grdmmer Of Baltimore The topic tonight was " IN
spration OF the scripture Tue writers we're tue KEY.
Clarles H. Hall OF 3roOkyn, y. T.; the Rev tredereK
Gardner OF liiddetOwu, Conn; and the Rev DT A. W.
Randolph. OF Baltimore. The speakers were nillam ~
Abb It. Of Virginia; the Rev. James Haug1ton, o.s
Yonkers. y. " and the Rev. Dr. Joseph H. A.! !Iahce, VI
New-YOrk City.
CLEVELAND, Oct 26-At this mornings session OF tue
American Missionary Association the Rev. DR. "A H.
Ross OF Michigan, presented the reporter tue Commit
tee on Indian Missions the Rev. G. f. wright OF Oho,
the report OF the Committee Educational WORK; ahd
the Rev Dr. Arthur Little, Of Illinois, the report OF the
Committee on Church Work. Tonight a massmeetlhg
ros held n the Tabernacle Addresses were delEereu
ON the subject of Southern Education Dy eA-tIesiIeIp'
HAYES President White of Cornell CnlNersly' auu D. L.
VI. Curry of Virginia.
WATERrowS " " Oct. 26.-The State Convention OF
Raptsts concluded prolonged series OF meetings tns
evening For the eighth time Dr. Edward Bright,
rlltor Of The Examiner. was unanimously reelected
nrpsidept. j. ii. Deane, OF New YORK, anu -. r.
tinnfcy Of BrOckp0rt, were ecc'eu VICE piesuo"'S'
aud the Rev. j. b. Calvert, secretary
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ORDNANCE.

WASHINGTON Oct. 26.-Gencral 5. V. Benet,
Chief Of ordnance United States Army has submitted
report to the Secretary of War Of the principal opera
tons Of the Ordnance Department during tue fiscal year
ended June 3d. 1882 The fiscal resources during the
year were $2,733,622 II. The total expendt
lures amounted to 81 669276 80 The gross amount re-
ceived from sales officers from rents from collections
from troops on account Of loss damage TO ordnance
stores from sales OF condemned stores from exchange
Of powder etc., was $500 403 SO. The proceeds from
sales Of Government property amounted to S2O6 O92 ~
The amount in the Treasury the credit of apprOpra-
tons on June 80 1882. was S6l6,341 81. There We're
manufactured at the National ArmOry, Spring
field, Mass, during the year, 23,42o arms,
After referring 10 the recommendations contained IN e
report OF the Ordnance Board submitted To Congress
NAV 20 1882, but upon which no action was taken Dy
Congress, General Beuet SAYS: These recOllmchdl-
ons before Congress for It's action ana he r.
cent appointment by the Senate Of select committee 10
take in deratiOn the subject " heavy ordnance
prOjrctIles for the armament Of the Navy anu IL
coast deences and who 10 report 10 the senate ht
its next session, make 1t proper ior the pepar nent
to await the action Congress before Cnter-
pg on che manufacture conversion OF heavy cannon
Recommendation made that the immediate pibiica.
ton of the results OF the OF iron ana see ana
other materials for industrial purposes be authOZed Dy
Congress. In a cnapter militia, the CHiet OF OrAnanee
savs: To more completely arm and equip the wh0le
bOy OF the militia, cOntemplitcd by the act oI lSUo,
making an annual appropriation OF S2OO,OOO, Tat
amount should be largely increased
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-27
GOVERNMENTAL. TOPICS IN AUSTRIA.

PEsTH Oct 26.--The Delegations were
opened to-day. The Budget estimates for the common
affairs of the Empire show total expenditure OF
lis OOO 600 horns. After deducng the surplus OF the
customs revenue and special receipts OF the common
Ministries there remain 1OO0O0000 forins TO be pro-
vded for which Austria will furnish 40 per cent and
Hungary 80 per cent
The Emperor receiving the Delegations, said that the
cultivation OF friendly relations with the Powers was
the chief task of the Government The moderation of
all the Cabinets concerned in the Egyptian question had
succeeded in preserving the concord of Europe ms
WAS a valuable guarantee for satisfactory and nnel
settlement of tnt Question There necessity for
increasing the ordinary expenditure but com
paratvey small would be required for placing the
army in a more prepared cOndi1n for war. Inc
disturbances in Bosnia mad been suppressed, but the
presence OF rather large military force there would De
necessary FOR some time.
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ment to-day, and at o'clock tonight is reported
WASHINGTON NE WS.
DIR. BEARD TO THE ATToRNEY-GE GENERAI

DIR. BEARD TO THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-Dr George NJ. Beard.
ofNewYork, who Of he sguers Of the petition
presented to the President in juno last, shortly be-
fore the prisoner was hanged has written the following
letter to Attorney General Brewsteri
so WEST THIRTY-FoUpTHsTr
NEw-YoRK, Oct. "a 1892.
To Attorney General BREWSTER;
SIR: Your opinion reply the petition for stay Of
proceedings I'm the Guitea case, given 20 the public
Tor the first time to,day, contains two W very I'm
as the arlthOr OF that petition. 10 correct
rsEY9I say that you gave the question cateimi a
you tnat thc Is false. You do not forget that
you at first declined to listen to or receive our doc
umenrs; but sent directly to the Preedehtj and You
forget that you did not receive our written
statement. which you had requested until oc'ockln
the afternoon and that at the special cabinet meeting
at g O'Clock the same day your adverse opinion was
or OF any that Will never cease 10 De re-
membered to the dishonOr Of our Nation until we cease
to be Nation.
1t is that lawyers connected with your De-
partment spent few hours OF the day In the study OF
our dOcumeI:s and II Is also true that hey-whom you
represented to be the best lawyers you could hnd-re-
ported IN favor OF granting the request
Second-You say, A few who assert that he was and
IA insane, ana who press their Application contrary 10
the prepOnderance OF the medical talent OF this country
who believe the other way and think him sane Is ad
mtted by the most conspicuous earnest and Important
Of the petitioners"
This statement only untrue but It misrepre
sentaton o. the medical profession, and practically
accuses of misrepresenting them. What did say,
both in the body of the petition aud In address 10 the
where was exactly 0ppOsite-tnat nne-tenths OF the
physicians OF the country regarded Guteau insane
At the present time, after the terribly insane death that
Guiteau died. and after the microscopic examination OF
his diseased bran probably 800 out of 1000 Of the
fession regard him as insane but hold you responsible
only for misstatement5 Of what was sa IN the
documents that were brought to your Official attention.
Very truly GEORGE NJ. BEARD.
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PROMOTIONS IN THE ARMY.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-The promotions in
the Army consequent upon the retirement OF MaiorGe
eral Irwin Mcdowell announced by the President
to-day follows: BrigadierGeneral John Pope to be
major general, and Colonel Ronald s. Mackenzie, 4th
Cavalry, to be brgadergenera Both promotions take
effect from to-day. General Pope is at present in COM
maud OF the Department OF Missouri with headquarters
at Fort LeavenwOrth. General Mackenzie ls III COM
mand OF the district OF Mexico, with headquarters
TIE promotion Of Brigader- General Pope TO be Major
General had been expected aId VIII give general nHt
faction To the Army While IL was known tn at General
Grant had warmly urged the promotion Of Colonel Mac
it was confidently asserted by officers OF
high rank that Secretary Lincoln also favored Colonel
Mackenze's promotion, his appointment Will create
considerable surprise General POpes military record
Il well known. Colonel Mackenzie vas graduated from
the Military Academy in 1862 and was commissioned
sequently he cannot be much more than forty years OF
age. ID July 1864, he commissioned Colonel Of the
"a Connecticut Artillery, and was promoted 10 90
BrgadierGenera Of volunteers on october IL Oh tue
year account OF distinguished services under
General Sheridan in the Valley OF vlrgnia: lie
giueers in the regular army In 1867 he was
promoted To be Colonel OF the 4lst Infantry On the
l5tn OF Marcu 1859 transferred to the 2ith ln
CoOnelcy Of the Attn Cavalry HIS services on the Texas
frontier since the war commended hn 10 the favorable
notice his superOrs On occasion at least while
pursuit OF hostile Indians, he crossed the Rio Grande
following his enemies onto Mexican territory. lie ls
considered one OF the most energetic and dashlng oncers
in the service. Tle friends of the Older coOncs
in the will look upon tie promotion Ot this young
cavalry Colonel the neats OF his seniors with great
disav0r ur example the friends COlOEel GbbOn Of
,ho I'M infantry will Orobubly think they have lust
10 complain. He was Major. General OF Voin-
while Mackenzie still Colonel. He held ILL
during the icb lion, ana since the war proved h Al
sell eicent commander In the Indian country.
Colonel GetIy of the 3d Artillery was BIlgadler-
General OF Volunteers twenty years ago, as also was
Colonel Hunt or the 0tn Artillery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-10-27
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHINGIoN, Thursday, oct 70 1897
Secretary Folger having returiei to Washington, was
at his office III tne Treasury Department to-day.
A proclamation was issued to-day by the President
setting apart Thursday, the 3Oth Gay Of November
next, as a day OF public Thanksgiving
&Fiye hundred and eghtyhve land patents and twen-
ty-seyen pension certificates issued by the Interior
Department to-day.
Assistant United States Treasurer Beveridge, of Chi
cago to-day applied to the Treasury Department Tor
SO In gold certificates in denominations larger
than $4,000.
The Secretary OF the Interior has made decision In
the case Of Wenzel the ST. Paul, Minneapolis and
Manitoba Railroad Company AS Wenzell made his set
tlement and filing in accordance with the preempion
law his entry is held come within the cOndrmat0ry
provisions or the statute.
Judge French to-day rendered an elaborate opinion IN
which he says that the Chinese aborers residing in the
United States at the date OF the confirmation OF the
treaty OF 1880 have right return at pleasure and II
tney LETT the country before the passage of the act OF
1882 Dc required u produce the cerncate pre-
scrlbed by that staGute
The President, accompanied by Secretary Frelinghuy
sen and Secretary Lincoln left here this afternoon
the 400 tram for New-York City. The President
poets remain In Eewiork until the 10th OF Noveu
The Controller OF the Currency to-day declared a
dividend per III favor o. the creditors of the
Second National Bank OF Scranton Penn, and dyi-
dend of per cent in favor OF the National Banking As
sociattOn OF New-Orleans.
The Secretary of the Interior has ordered the matter
OF the application Of Mr.. Writ Adams president OF tho
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad in Mississippi to have
the even sections OF the public land granted 10 that
road by the act of August IL, 1896, wltudTdNh 4Io
settlement. by refusing TO allow the application
The President has appointed George EWarlng'Jr OF
Newport, r. l., member of the National Board oil
Health, vice Charles f. Folsom, OF MassdehpSetts re-
signed. He has also appointed william o smith, oi
New-YorI Edward W. Knsey. OF Massachusetts, ana
Dwight f. TriDp OF Rhode Island, commission 70 cA
anime and report upon $50 miles OF road constructed oy
tue Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company In Indian
| Territory aud Arizona