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A DOnkey's Suicide.
lst. James's Budget.l

It has always been thought that man pos
sesses one point OF superiority, II it can
be so called, over the lower animals. in
that he alone Is capable OF committing sui
eide. Mans sole claim TO this sad privilege
is now assailed from quite an unexpected
quarter OF the animal kingdom. The Paris
Pair OF the 18th utimo gives particu-
lars OF the suicide OF donkey, which
was witnessed recently by dozen per-
sons. who are, one and all, convinced that
the animals death was premeditated and
intentional. The unfortunate quadruped,
which was reduced 10 condition Of skin
and bone from eating too little and
working too much, managed to escape from
his stables in the Rue du Chardonneret and
made for the Seine, into which he entered
near the Pont d'Austerilz. a man who
happened to he giving a Newfoundland
dog bath close by, perceIving that the
donkey made no effort to swim and was on
the point OF drowning, dispatched the dog
TO his assistance. Selling the drowning
animals ear in his mouth. the Newfound-
land managed TO bring him to land. But
to no purpose. The donkey looked round
with his large sad eye. and quietly walked
back into the water again. The dog was
again sent after him; but this time the
donkey kicked out so vigorously that his
preserver could not approach. The don
key, once beyond his depth. resigned HIM
self to the action of the current, made no
movement to sustain himself, and was
speedily drowned.
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Only "a Farmers Daughter.

"A good house and good play" would
have been the verdict OF nine out OF ten OF
all who were present at the Richmond
Theatre last night when "Only Farmers
Daughter" was presented. The play has
pronounced melo-dramatic tone, and
the height OF its emotional force can
be safely pronounced sensational. The
world generally loves sensation, and
the plot and progress OF the play last
night taught a lesson Of such moral force
that its sensational or redundant parts
Were so smoothed over rs to be easily adj
missiblc. The denOuemem was novel and
effective because of its uneXpectedness.
1t is Just what pleases, rs Ii dispOses OF all
the prominent characters in way entirely
satisfactory to the audience. In the COM
pany, OF course, all are not Stars-nohody
expected them to be; but Miss Adelaide
Cherie, who played the dual part OF
Lizzie Stark and Madame Laurent,
developed the strong teaching that her
part carried admirably. Another charac-
ter. appearing for the first time in the
fourth act. Emma Frank, was so realistic
last night As to provoke from some in the
audience loud denunciation, when, as
L" Mother Starke," she beat poor little Mel
lie, child who did her part with success.
Sammy Green, the farmer lad, won ap-
pause. and deserved it. Mr.. W. f..
Granger, in the double part OF Jack Hart
ley. the escaped convict, and Mr.. Philip
Bertram, gentleman, sustained himself.
The play will be repeated tonight, and
Will afford ell who attend an opportunity
Of pleasure
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Base-Rs0lf.

THE yIRGINIAs DEFEAT THE ALEXANDRIAs BY
AscoRE OF 10 TO 0--CoMPLIMENTARY BEN
EFT TO THE HOME CLUB.
The Virginias had clear walk-over yes
terday afternoon in their game with the
Alexandrias. 1t is understood that the
visiting club, before coming here, styled
themselves the "Champions Of Virginia" :"
but it may be safely asserted that they have
now abandoned all pretensions to that
title. Not only were they completely
shut out, but only two OF their
players (Allerson and Beach) reached
third base during the entire game.
The principal feature OF the evening was
the splendid batting Of the home team.
who captured 81 base hits. with total Of
80, while their opponents were credited
with only 3. Ferguson and Morgan (the
VTginias' battery played an almost perfect
game, and proved themselves entirely too
strong for the visitors. Underwood
and Marye both pitched for the Wis
iiors, and while their delivery was far
above the average for swiftness, they
were severely punished by the Vir-
ginias. Allerson, the catcher OF the Alex
andrias, played well. as did also Beach, who
relieved him after the fourth inning. Smi-
ley, the Virginias new second baseman,
made his first appearance and acquitted
himself handsomely. Only seven innings
were played. Appended is the full score !:
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Manchester Matters.

Ben. Jones. a colored man, was before
the Mayor yesterday morning. and was
sentenced to fifteen days Imprisonment for
stealing a silver watch, worth about SO,
from George West (aso colored), to whom
the watch was returned.
The funeral OF Mr.. William Galloway
took place at the Nnth-Street Methodist
church yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock.
Rev. Mr.. Wilson conducted the services.
AIr. Irwin Weisiger, formerly Of this city,
but now OF Newport's News, was here yes
terday on visit to his friends.
The City Engineer, Captain j. \. Lips
comb, was busy yesterday surveying
Seventh street. where the work OF paving
is expected to be commenced very soon.
This street is the main thoroughfare to
Richmond, and is very much in need OF
this improvement.
Yesterday evening Mr.. James Dickson
received q painful injury while at work in
Cersley's grocery store. He was using a
batchet, which glanced off, striking his left
leg Just below the knee-ioint, cutting a
gash about two inches long.
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Two Months of Sunday Service.

The two months which have passed since
President Young issued an order forbid
ding the running Of Sunday trains, except
those carrying mail, on the Louisville,
New Albany and Chicago railroad, have
been the most prosperous OF any in the
history OF the road. President Young re-
Gently telegraphed Sour June business
has been larger than ever before, and the
aggregate earnings the largest on record"
While the experience OF one railroad for
two months is by no means conclusive OF
the question ut issue, yet it certainly tends
TO refute the position taken by so many
managers that single railroad or por-
tion of the railroads OF the country cannot
afford TO cease Sunday work, and that Sun
day observance is not practicable unless all
railroads unite in it. The Louisville, New
Albany and Chicago road has discontinued
Sunday traffic, and has increased its busi-
ness. and there Is no indication that its
earnings for May and June are one dollar
less han they would have been ii its en-
ployes had been worked seven days in each
week.
The result OF the reform inaugurated by
the management OF this important line Will
be watched with great interest. While the
religious element in the problem should
not be ignored nor underyalued. the deci-
siye point will doubtless be the economical
results OF the experiment. Meanwhile IL
is very gratifying 10 know that the host OF
employees Of one railroad in this country
have been permitted during bright 1iay
and delicious June TO enjoy the sweets OF
Sunday quictness and rest without doing
financial injury TO any onc.- Raiiacdy Age.
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Mavor Edison and President Reilly. OF
the Board OF Aldermen, sent cable dis
patch to the citizens Of Lapuy, France,
who Yesterday unveiled a statue to Lafay-
ette. assuring them Of the honor in which
the name of Lafayette is held in New York
and throughout America.
The revenue cutter Dallas was placed at
the disposal OF Lord Colcridge at Portland,
Me-. Wednesday, by Collector Dow and he
was received on board with the hosting OF
the English ensign and Il salute Of fifteen
GUNS. A party Of about fifty persons en-
loved pleasant sail among the islands OF
the bay.
The engineer o; the gas-burning locomo.
tive which was tried last week in New
Haven says that he has at times put out the
fire on trips with loaded cars going up
grade, let her run for some time on the
strength OF the accumulating steam, and
then relit the Jets in time to keep the engine
working.
William Collins, a cripple, who sup
ported himself 10y backing boots, selling
papers. and going errands in New York,
recently sued the Union Ferry Company
for permanent injuries sustained at the
hands of one of the employees OF that cor
poration and recovered S5,363.66 damages.
The company will enter no appeal.
Orders have been issued from the office
of the surgeon-general OF the Marine Hos
pital service TO the Board OF Health OF Pen
sacola directing the dscontinuance OF the
bouse-to-house inspection at that place.
The surgeon-general OF the Marine Hospi-
tai service has received dispatch from
Vera Cruz announcing the departure from
that port on the Sd instant OF the steamers
British Empire for New York and Ameri.
can for Baltimore. Commodore English,
acting Secretary Of the Navy. received Il tel
egram last night from Pensacola stating
that n marine named Clarke had died OF
fever in the hospital, and that there were
no other cases.
A party of ladies and gentlemen while
returning from Nantasket Beach on Tues
day night In 4 stage were beset by band
OF rufians. Two OF them seized the
horses, and the others, surrounding the
stage, compelled the passengers to surren-
der their yauables. Nearly all OF the gen.
tlemen were brutally beaten, and, being
unarme,l. were unable to defend them
selves, The ladies were also roughly han
died. At an opportune moment The driver
whjpped ND bis horses and succeeded in
getting away from the robbers. Many Of
the ladies were seriously prostrated by
their fright. The Outrage occurred near
the town OF Hingham.
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DANGEROUS Ruildfn-.

The building belonging to NJ. w. Ncl-
son, south side of Broad street between
Seventh and Eighth. was noticed to be in IL
dangerous condition yesterday afternoon,
and the street had to be blockaded at that
point for the safety OF pasSers.
The grade of Broad street between Sev-
enth and Ninth has been recently altered
somewhat, and the flooring OF the first
story OF this building was changed to con-
form TO it, and a new store-front put
in. These operations caused the brick
work on the front near 10 the third
story windows to break. All Of it will
have to come down. In the end the house
will have new front from street TO roof
instead OF only new store-ironi, As first
intended.
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A Buffalo at Large.
TWO ACCIDENTS AT THE GENTLEMEN's DRIVING
PARK EXHIBITION.

TWO ACCIDENTS AT THE GENTLEMEN 5 DRIVING
PARK EXHIBITION.
Philadelphia Times, 6th.I
A good deal more took place at Buffalo
Bilfs entertainment yesterday than was
down on the programme. When the cow
Bows were irving 10 lariat the buffalo the
animal took fright, and by an eXtraOrdi-
nary effort leaped the fence and dashed
into the midst OF crowd OF men, women,
and children. At once there was scene
OF wild excitement. and il appeared ut one
time rs if there would be a serious acci-
dent, when some cowboys belonging to
the troupe succeeded in lassoing the buffalo
and leading il back TO the arena. DR.. Car
yer was on the point OF shooting the infu-
rated animal when it WAS captured. A
boy was tramped upon, but was not seri-
ouslv injured. When the scene came on
where. the terrible western desperadOes
attempt to rob the mail another accident
took place which threatened to have seri-
Gus consequences. The prOmiscuous fir
ing of guns and pistols startled private
buggy horse, which started off on bolt
down the Gentlemen's Driving Park. In
its erratic career ii missed damaging any
vehicle, but il ran headforemost against
tree and fell dead with q dislocated neck.
The two gentlemen who were in the bug
gv. one of them well.known Philadel-
phia contractor. escaped uniniued, but
their buggy was wrecked. The entertain
ment was attended by an immense con-
course OF spectators, and Mr.. Cody and his
coadiutors were frequently applanded for
their exhibitions Of horsemanship and
shooting.
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NgRS. :. REED WILL RESUME THE
Nj DUTIES OF HER SCHOOL

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1871.
The u.ual English branches. tor Tier with tfc1ch
and ;iiI-ic. VIII be- taught.
olo corner Twenty eighth street - y-eOdGts
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Cruelty ON a Government Vessel.

OUT OF POUR HUNDRED sEAMEN on THE
STEAMER LANCASTER TWO HUNDRED AND
EIGHTY DESERT BECAUSE OF ILL-TREAT-
MENT-BRUTAL BEHAVIOR OF PETTY
OFFICERS.
A cable dispatch from Nice, France,
SAYS: The United States steamer Laneas-
ter arrived here on September lst. Since
then several seamen have deserted. Many
stories of cruelty and ill-treatment by the
officers have been told. The Lancaster left
New York two years ago. She then bad
400 good seamen. OF these $50 have de-
serted, leaving 130 now on board.
These men were nearly all from Bos-
ton. New York, Philadelphia, and
Baltimore. The men say that just after
leaving New York, again at Cronstadt,
ut Stockholm, at Copenhagen, and at Lis
bon men were kicked even in the face and
beaten with clubs and otherwise terribly
maltreated by petty officers, who had been
ashore without leave and returned drunk,
and that these officers, being favortcs with
their superiors, were not even Teprimanded
for their absence. Some Of the men were
laid up for DAYS, and on one occasion a
petty officer brought his heel down on a
scaman's toe with such force that the toe
lliu w pt iilDhit''Nt. -NV ptihi'h'h w 90
given to favorites and spies, but the others
were put in irons, and in one or two in
stances logged for slight or purely imagi-
nary offences.
Men were often put in solitary confne-
ment on bread and water for thirty days at
timeion the most trivial pretence. On
one occasion at Lisbon the anchor did not
come up smartly enough to please the Of
ficer in charge, and he stopped the monthly
pay Of all hands for three months. Admi-
raj Nicholson had ordered stopped, us use
less and dangerous, the sending up and
down top-gallant yards and masts at
drill. No sooner would the Admiral
leave the ship than this drill would be re-
sumed. On several occasions II resulted
in serious accidents. At Chenak, Legborn,
and Christiana men were so disabled by
accidents in this drill that they were in
hospital for weeks. While the Fourth Of
July salute was being fired at Copenhagen
one mans right arm was blown of and an
eye put out through wilful order, while
several others were very seriously in-
iured.
The men say that when Admiral Nichol-
son was in command the management was
much better than now. Some OF the modes
OF punishment are said by the seamen to
be cruel in the extreme, and in violation OF
the law and the regulations OF the service
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Police Court.

The following eases were disposed OF
Eva Taber, charged with assaulting and
kicking Frederick Cannon. Discharged
Henry Simms (colored), charged with as
sault,ne and striking William 1imberlake,
and William Timberlake (colored) was
charged with attempting to cut Henry
Simms. Simms was fined 90 and cost.
Timberlake was discharged.
Thomas Allen (colored(, charged with
breaking into the cellar OF William Hope
and stealing one coop OF chickens. Allen
was sent on to the grand jury.
David Scott (colored), charged with strik-
ing Eppie Smith. II was triillng matter,
and the evidence showing that the blow
was an accident the accused was dis
charged.
John Anderson (colored) was fined IS
and cost for fighting in the street.
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New Bridal Costume.
TDoston Saturday Evening Gazette.

llbOSlOn SdtuIuaS ENchlhe NdHcttt'I
A fashionable bride took new departure
the other day by wearing q beautiful pearl
embroidered veil. The rest OF the bridal
costume was also slngularly rich and eflec-
tive, the white satin train being bordered
by unique trimming OF pearl embroidery,
and the sleeves and high collar being made
entirely Of fine pearls. In relief the petit
coat was covered with point de Flanders
and garlands Of orange-blossoms. The
same young woman, when she started of
on her wedding journey, wore a travelling
dress Of white corded silk, combined with
blush-rose velvet, arranged in such man.
ner TO resemble the delicate cOlorng OF the
inside OF q shell. The bonnet, which cor
responded in color, was composed OF iessa-
mine and blush roses, and the travelling
wrap was of the palest gray embroidered
cashmere, lined with rose satin and bor-
dered with ruchings OF gray lace. II you
suppose she was a royalty from this you
are greatly mistaken: but. though only a
Miss Mary Wyndham, she married the
eldest son of an earl, and, it is hoped, lived
happy ever after.
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tion nine miles west OF this city. and was
running. at speed OF about thirty miles an
hour. when the prisoner suddenly Ieaped
out OF the car-window. The officer and
the other passengers expected 10 see him
Killed, but to their surprise he picked him
sell up, after turning several somersaults,
and dashed of as fast rs bis legs could
carry him toward q corn-feld. The train
was stopped, but before the officer could
get off his prisoner was ont Of sight in the
sheltering corn-field. With posse OF men
the officer made search, but after several
hours the Job was abandoned, and up to
this evening no trace OF the fugitive has
been found. His escape from the train
was wonderful, and no one was more as
tonished than the vigilsnt officer.
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Egyptian.War Promotions.

There is much grumbling among the
commanders at the extraordinary course
adopted by the Admiralty in counting the
Egyptian-war promotions rs part OF the
promotions regularly made every year, so
that many deserving officers who have
steadily worked their way to the top OF the
list find themselves robbed OF the expected
post-captaincy because they did not hap
pen to be serving III the fleet which bonn
barded Alexandra. BY this very Unfair
arrangement these special promotions are
really given at the expense OF the senior
commanders; and it is most cruel to them,
rs under the present system mans career
in the navy is absolutely blighted unless he
obtains his step in rank by given date.
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n~;ars and Personals.

At O'Clock tonight. at the Sheriff's
office. tl,e subcommittee OF the City Com
mittee charged with the preparation Of
place for the primary election will meet
for action. They will report to the CON-
mittee at their meeting at o'clock.
Brief as the campaign has been. already
q large number Of statesmen OF both sides
have been brevetted Colonel" for valiant
service.
was accidentally shot by a fellow.prisoner
in the city jail some weeks ago, is in very
low condition, and his death Is daily ex-
pected.
from the West In the city yesterday, and
more arrived last night on the Louisville
express, which was due at 4 but did not
arrive until $3.50.
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Common Bonds necision.

Notwithstanding n most prodigious
booming which it received in Baltimore,
Judge Bonds decision, prepared in that
city and forwarded here, sent Virginia
consols and coupons up very little.
A great deal OF the stiffness was taken out
of the boom when it was discovered that in
the remote contingency OF Bonds decision
being endorsed by the Supreme Court OF
the United states only those who owe taxes
in the amount Of 500 and upwards can re-
ceive any benefit from litigation in Bonds
court: under $500 his court Che says in his
opiniou) has no jurisdiction.
Bond is an Administration man.
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A Hurricane i'm New York.

A terrible hurricane, with hail, rain, and
some thunder and lightning. passed over
Niagara county, New York, Tuesday night
about s o'clock. The railroad depot at
Newfane station was unroofcd. and the
roof sailed away into neighboring field.
Fences, trees. and chimneys were blown
down in the city and elsewhere. In Mid
dleport the iron roof OF four-story can
ning-factory, 60 by 100 feet, was lifted like
a feather, carried about 200 feet, and
dropped upon a house and barn, crushing
them in like an egg-shell. a section OF
the flying roof Just blew by a gentleman,
and striking tree twelve inches thick
cut at down instantly. Several people were
injured, but, fortunately, none dangerous
". The damages are very heavy at Mid
dlnnnrf
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Ex-United States Senator John w.
Johnston has been authorized by the De-
mocratic State Central Committee to 90
to Staunton and petition the Supreme
Court Of Appeals, there in session, for a
mandamus against William +. Cameron,
Governor Of Virginia, to compel him to
issue an order authorizing an election to
be held in the Norfolk district for the pur-
pose OF supplying the positions Of State
senator made vacant by the appointment
OF NJ. Z. Rue, postmaster OF Norfolk, and
the election OF Senator Martin to be Rail-
road Commissioner OF the State.
Both Rue and Martin were elected at the
last election members OF the Legislature,
and both, OF course, are Malone Republic
cans. Rue was appointed postmaster after
sitting one session OF the Legislature, and
Martin was appointed after the adjourn
ment OF the first session for which he was
elected.
Mr.. Johnston is now In Washington, but
will 60 10 Staunton on Friday, where the
Supreme Court Of Virginia is now in ses-
sion, and ask it to grant the writ.
Section OF the Constitution says:
Each house shall appoint its own officers,
settle its own rules Of proceeding, and di-
rect writs Of election for supplying inter-
mediate vacancies; but il vacancies shall
occur during the recess OF the General
Assembly, such wrlts may be issued by the
Governor under such regulations as may be
prescribed by ldlo. Each house shall Judge
of the election, qualification, and return OF
its members"
In pursuance Of this clause Of the Con-
stitution, chapter :. section Is of the Code
Of Virginia furnishes the law as follows:
"A writ OF election to fill 4 vacancy in
the General Assembly shall be issued by
the Governor when the vacancy occurs by
death or resignation during the recess Of
the General Assembly,"
NJ. Z. Rue has recently resigned the posi-
tion Of postmaster OF Norfolk.
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Married Yesterday.

There assembled at the Monumental
church yesterday many friends OF a couple
who at the altar pledged 10 each other
there a lifelong love. Mr.. Hay I. Thorn
ton, formerly Of this city, was united in
marriage to Miss Carrie Russell Bigger
daughter Of j. Bell Bigger, Rev. Pike
Powers officiating. The happy pair left
on the evening train for Chicago, where
the bridegroom is about to become inter-
ested in a large business house. The best
wishes OF a host OF friends follow each Of
them TO their new home in the far West.
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Democratic Meeting i'm Manchester.

A Democratic meeting gotten up on
short notice, was held at the courthouse
in Manchester last nlght-NIayor Taylor
presiding and a good crowd OF enthusi-
astic voters in attendance. Mr.. John Hun
ter, Jr., was the first speaker introduced,
and for half an hour acceptably discussed
the issues OF the campaign. Then the
Hon. George c. Cabell took the stand, and
for an hour and half reviewed the his
tory OF the Administration party in Nir-
gina, and vigorously presented the claims
of the Democracy. He was well received,
made good impression, and hleped on the
cause a great deal.
Manchester will do her full duty elec-
tion-day,