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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
THE WINNERS AT GOODWOOD.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-At Goodwood to-day the
race for tue Visitors Plate haDdcapls 400 severe,gus,
ado ed to a sweepstakes of soveregus EACH was won
by Mr. Gerard's foury earold bay colt swse5read, with
T. f. waltons aged sutler second. aud Mr. Keenes colt
Bolero third There starters The betting al
the start wa,5 TO 1 on sweotbread, IL TO against
suer aud 10 TO against Bolero. sIeetbread won by
ngth and ualf
Tne race for the Lavant Stakes so soveregus each.
for two year.Olds. vas won by O. J. Lefeyre's
brown hly Wild Thyme. Lord Cadogans colt Pearl
Powder (AIe Lord Cremorne) came In second anu tue
Duke OF Hamllton's hly Mnknad third. There were
four starters The last betting was 70 on Nild
Tnyme " against Pearl Powder. and 10 to against
M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
SUSPENSION OF A WATCH COMPANY.

LANCASTER, Penn, Aug 1.-The Lancaster
Watch Company suspended to-day throwing $50 hands
out OF employment The suspension was oecasioned by
failure of A. Bitner late and principal stock
holder company The directors state that the
pension will be only temporary. The company claimed
paid In capital Of S1GO0O0 IN April year aPo On
June II the company noirpOrai ed with S24s 600
authorized capital stock ss the Lancaster Watch Com
PAM, succeeding the same limited and assumed the
debts of the old concern, amounting TO 1928 200.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
THE CONTEST AT CONCORD.
ANOTHER FRUITLEss BALLoT-PIKE's SUPPORTERS
DISAPPOINTED.
IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUSE.l

DISAPPOINTED.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
BosToN, Aug. 1.-TheTe was another abortiye
attempt to-day TO elect 10 senator Rollins.
The ballot showed no significant features and 1t was
not expected that IL would Pike had so votes again.
which demonstrates his friends that his boom cannot
gain mucn more as things now look. Pixies supporters
put IN their best work last night and predicted that this
morning he would reach 105 Ills friends. IA
would be expected, greatly disappointed but
do rot yet give up all hope. Burnss gam OF o. car
iyng him to 40, evidently means something This
boom is stated by Burns himself to DO an
entirely voluntary one. and he also further says
that although he would like the election he s not work
ing for II, has any person engaged Ia manage a
movement for him Burns got three Ot the OucOrl
delegation to-day. Gallinger, OF COnc1ri. gained =.
havng g. ard there is dnu6t but that he Ia In
regular raining TO be put thr track n earnest when
opportune time arrives Twelve voted for Chandler
beng remnant of his faithful followers VINO sui be-
lieye that the Secretary will win finally.
WASHING ON, Aug. IA prominent Treasury ON ial
TO-DAY received tel gram from Concord reporting that
a combination Ia being formed TO elect Colonel A. T..
Howard United States Senator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
CHOLERA AND YELLOW FEVER.

DEATHS IN EGYPTIAN CITIES AND TOWNS.
THE MORTALITY IN CAIRO LowER-cAsEs IN ALEX
ANDRIA
LONDON. Aug. IA Reuter- dispatch from Cairo
says that the number of deaths there from cholera
during the last twenty-four hours was 275. dis
patch to local news agency from Cairo says there
were 800 deaths from cholera in that city yester
day.
There were three deaths from cholera at Alexan-
dria Yesterday. In consequence of the prevalence
of cholera at Rosetta, railway travel between that
town and Alexandria has been suspended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
FOREIGN NOTES.

PARIS, Aug. 1.-The members OF the Apollo Comman-
derry OF Knights Templar, OF Chicago, are now here
and are visiting tho obscLs Of interest IN the
CITY,
LONDON Aug 1.-The new act relative TO the convey
ance of parcels by post operation TO-DAY and
promises 10 be a great success.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-The Agricultural Holdings bill
passed It's third reading IN the House Of Commons TO-
day.
PARIS Aug. 1.-The Chamber Of Deputies has accepted
lhe Senatea amendm toe JndIelal Reform BILL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
TILE SHOOTING Of CAREY.
EVIDENCE AT oDoNNELHs EXAMINATION.

EVIDENCE AT O'DONNELLS EXAMINATION.
PORT E1IzABETH, Cape Colony, Aug 1.-The ex-
animation OF O'Donneil for the murder OF James
Carey was resumed to-day. The eldest sou OF
the deceased man deposed that his father and
O'Donnell had been on friendly terms throughout
the voyage, and that they had often played cards
The case was remanded to enable the prisoner 10
cali tho ste ara OF the steamer Merose asa witness
Mrs. Carey says that there was an lrisnman
KIniauns Castle, and that her husband was suspi-
clous oil MIN,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
KILLED BY A BOY WITH 4 KNIFE.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1.-The coroner to-day
held an inquest in the OF william Walker. eleven
yesterday from the effects Of wound inflicted
with q butcher knife by Edward Trodden, age eight.
Tue Jury verdict that the lal Trodden, had
inflicted the injuries which caused the death OF Walker
and the coroner sent him back TO the magistrate who
committed him. with tho suggestion that he DO sent to
the House OF Refuge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
NEWS FROM THE DOMINION.

HALIFAX, Aug. 1.-At Tracadie yesterday
Francis Bowie aud Randall Mcdonald, farmers quar-.
relied about lot OF land. son Of Bowie age fifteen.
came upon tue scene, and killed Mcdonald VITA shot
gun.
TORONTO Aug. 1.-The four-oared Drew entered to
represent Canada at the regatta of the United states
National Association OF Amateur OArsnen al Newark,
j. will not enter In consequence OF damage 10 thei
boat.
Emancipation Day observed the coored people
here ana elsewhere oday by PROFESSIONS aud pcnies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
EFFECTS OF THE LAND ACT.

LONDON Aug IA statement signed by Lords
Dunraven and Mount Earl, Lifford. Cough. Cas-
tletown. Clermont and other landlords in Ireland,
has been sent to Mr.. Gladstone, pointing out the
losses of rent and the depreca tho value of
land that have taken place in consequence OF the
passage of the Land act and suggesting State aid
in the shape of a loan for the relief of landowners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
OUTSIDE OF COLONIAL JURISDICTION.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-James Carey was shot at D. m
Oh Sunday. The steamer Melrose, on which the
shooting occurred arrived at Port Elizabeth at
D. IN. Monday. These facts seem to show that
UDonnel was outside of colonial jurisdiction when
he committed the crime, and that he must be tried
in England.
The Press Association reports that ODonnell, be-
fore embarking for Africa, boased that he had fol-
lowed Mrs. Carey from Dublin.
with reference To the shooting of Carey,
said that the Insh should rejoice that the justice
denied by the Government had at last been accom-
plished.
The special measures for the protection OF the
Dublin officials connected with the PhGnix fark
murder trials have been resumed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
ANGLO-IRISH TOPICS.
AWAITING A WITNESS FROM AMEKIC

NV MI INU A WIINEoS FhUM AHENICAs
DUBLIN. Aug. 1.-Poole, who is charged with
completely In the murder Of Kenny in Seville
Place. was remanded to-day until Friday. The
prisoners counsel asked the Court to commit the
prisoner for trial. The Crown Solicitor replied that
the counsel for the defence woud not be in such
bury for the trial of the prisoner If he was aware
of the identity Of witness who is expected from
America. He refused to give the name Of the wit
Ireland, on account of the danger that would then
surround him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
LIND FOR ASSEMBLY PURPOSES ACCEPTED.

OCEAN GROVE, N. j., Aug. 1.-At meeting
held at Key to-day T. Batcbeor the proprietor OF
the place. offered 800 900 lot for purposes OF assembly
ike that Of Chauauqua, and the same was voted upon
and accepted Lewis d. Vail. Of philadelphia ana E e.
HarrsoD, president OF tue Philadelphia 5tate Sun
dayscnool Association. made addresses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
THE DISEASE IN THE BRITISH CAMPS.

LONDON, Aug. There were twelve deaths from
cholera among the British troops in gypt Tues
day. The disease Is spreadin among the members
of the Sussex Regiment at Ismaha, where twenty
men, including captain and DOCTOR have died
within the last three DAYS. The deaths among the
natives on Tuesday, exclusive of those at Cairo,
numbered $685. including twenty-seven at Rosetta.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
FAILURES IN OTHER CITIES.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. ii. w. Morrill, e.
Co.. wholesale saddlery, VINO suspended July 90
reported $s5.000, largely TO the banks. and
cured by Endorsements. Assets are placed $54 000
ST. LOUIS Aug 1.James McNchol, tailor is reported
TO have assigned with $4,000 assets.
CHICAGO Aug. 1.-Stles, Godby Mcmahon grain
and provision commission merchants who recently
signed, offering 10 compromise at 80 conts the
dollar,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
CRIMES AND CASUAL nEs-BY TELEGRAPH
A Roy SENTENCED TO DEATH.

BOY SENTENCED TO DEATH.
PIrTgRURG, Aug L." BaOe Jones, c0lorcu noy-
nnrderer who I'm an attack killed 0hn roster
sentenced 70 be hanged Oh oooDo
4.
SURRENDER OF MURDERER
PROVIDENCE. X. l., Aug. l.-Urorge w. = onPn0n'
who shot Chr ophor Wilcox Warwick Cove ast ngh T.
has s In Js In East dreen"ieh WILCOX
died This morning
a DEFAULTING OFFICIAL CAPTURED
NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j.. Aug Lew ~ Jarrafh.
tho missing master aud defsutnB
tor vas captn o., Dy Uhef OF Ponce McDougN AT Niagara
FANS. ont. yesterday afternoon
USING COAL OIL 10 KlNDLE FIRE.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug i.-Miunie ADrihains ago
this morning coal oil In asshng nor W hnue
nte explosion followed, and The cnld ms 80 sc1
burned after DenB removed 20 s
Her mother Lorenszy, VINO went u lno ohu
assistance. were also burned
FOUR INCENDiARIES ARREsIEp' ,,,
ALBANY. Aug. l.-Miliiam A. uougnkIh h'
Peter ugen henry Clark and Wesley bileh were AT.
resIed To-Day for series OF incenilaJ nIes IN sabes
which had interest The plan was 20 Insure
hOr large figures. substitute OoI anlhaa anu no
burn the buiiding ;. zones one ol tno
coniessea the crime and ,uIns Statos evidence
PHIZE-FiuHT e. DED IN Tue FIRST HoOND.
CHICAGO, Aug. LA large represent ailoh o. tne
"sponx fraternity took hacks AZ O'CLOCK ths morning
prize. light between OConnor and NC. une inc
nght sudden termination by o onnor get
ting round by whicho ne OF MS arms VA
the police pursued the party. Dut arrived On uie
scene after the departure Of The contestants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02

midst paraded through the streets of the village ana
the village Of Laurel Hill on Tuesday night Shortly
after midnight they returned Blissville and amid
the yells and execraions Of large crowd which had
gathered receive them they burned Careys egy In
large field not far from Calvary Cemetery.
James Darcy. who was committed to the Richmond
County Long Island Jail yesterday by Justice Young
to for threatening to shoot George Peterer son
OF the proprietor OF Peterers Hotel at South Beach.
asserts that he intimate with Carey the nformer,
and that he Ia In possession Of all the facts concern
ing the Phoenix Park murders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
THE EARTHQUAKB IN ISCHIA.
THE SEARCH TO BE KEPT UP.

NAPLES Aug l.-KInI Humbert has decided that
the search Tor victims of tho earthquake shall con-
unue. Six persons were rescued to-day. Another
shock was ielt this afternoon, but no damage was
done. Owing to the ellluvlum from tho decompos-
ing remains all but the soldiers have ceased search
ing for bodies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
KING KALAKAUA EXPECTED.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 1.-The steamship
Mariposa when Is due here on August To- Will bring
King Kaakaua and Royal Hawa Allan Band to attend
the lriennal conclave OF knights Iemplar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
BEATEN AND ROBBED.

CINCINNATI Aug. 1.-Frederick Weisser,
age sixey was found this mornin lying nsensble along
aide the road near his at Poplar Grove, KY,
beaten nearly death He had drawn 800 back pension
money yesterday and afterward drinking with
some companions. Not cent was about MIN "nea NO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
WARNING SHOCK ON JULY "a.

BERLIN, Aug. 1.-Pnyate kilograms state that
there was a slight earthquake on tho island OF
Isohia on July "a but that the fact was hushed up
by the authorities for fear that if report of 1t was
sent abroad visitors would be deferred from visiting
the island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
FLAMES IN A CLOTHING STORE.

The clothing store of Lazarus Jacobs, of No.
692 Myrtleave., Brooklyn, was burned at
$3.50 O'Clock yesterday morning. The dam
age TO the stock was $1,000. The
family, WHO live at the OF the store lost their frni
ture. The building, owned by James Hughes, was
damaged to the extent OF $500 Tho loss is covered by
insui ance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
THE WILL or MARTYN MILAORE.

Boston, Aug. 1.-The will Of Martin Mil
more tue sculptor gives $1,000 to the Little sisers OF
the Poor and $500 the city OF Boston in trust the
income to be used annually aid in clothing the poor
children who attend the Brinmer SCHOOL Several small
are made personal friends and the remain
der OF the estate given to his mother and brothers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
SUICIDE or A SOLDIER.

NEWPORT, Aug. IA soldier at Fort Adams
umped over in front OF the suffers quarters this after
noon and In the presence aud hearing Of his conrad
smd am tired Of life and mean 10 commit suicide"
lie then took otle his POCKET aud drank the con-
tents He sank IN the water immediately afterward
His body was not recovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
TWO MEN SUFFOCAThD IN A YELL.

MACON, Ga, Aug. This morning, in Jones
County, twenty.thrce miles from Macon. two farmers
named Green. wno engaged In digging well, were
sufiUcaed by sas Both bodies were drawn up ~ sOOh
as possible, but life was extinct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
THE BISHOP OF CAsAMICCIoLA KILLED.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The Bishop of Casamicoloa,
who was killed by tho earthquake there last SatuL-
day night was Monsignor Mazzea, who was pre-
conlzed in partbus for his devoted services on toe
occasion OF the earthquake al Casanlccloa III 1851
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN NEWS.

MYSTERIOUS DEATH BY DROWNING.
BERLIN. Aug 1.-Herr Stall, Deputy for Griefs-
wald has been found drowned at Dusseldorf The
circumstances Of his death are shrouded in
mystery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02

sehors Barca the widow OF oefor Barca, the Spanish
Minister who committed suicide at the Albemarle Hotel
Sunday morning, sailed at yesterday In company
with her daughter the steamship Normande, OF the
French Line On the vessel were Sehor Barcas
remains which TO be taxen " Spain for intermenI
Sonora Baroa accompanied TO the steamship by
Acting Spanish Minister Dupuy de Lone Consul General
Su4rez the Marquis Fornary Count dc Leydeu, jose "
de Navarro Jual Navarro tie Mexican Consui Colonel
Ruiz del Arvol and senior Peporso.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
THE GREAT STATUE OF GERMANIA.

BERLIN, Aug. 1.-The head has been
plased on tho colossal statue OF "Germania," at
Radshm and its completion assured in time for tho
in yerial unveiling on September %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02

Of Centre.aye New.Rochee. were totally destroyed oy
Gre about O'Clock on Tuesday afternoon IL IL sup
posed that the fire caused by spontaneous oolo-
bugton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE IN BERLIN.

DEKLIN, AUG III IdrSo UuHuIHS III hVV-
nlcker-srasse In this city, used as manufactory OF
velvet, was destroyed by fire night The loss Is
heavy. Three hrenen were killed by falling wallis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
THE SUCCESSOR OF SENIOR BARCA.

MADRID, Aug. 1.-Senor Juan Valera, Minister
at Lisbon since March, 1881, is spoken of as Minis
ter at Washington in place Of the late Senor Barca
Srnor Mendez Vgo. sub-oecretary of State it
Is announced. has been appointed Minister to LIS
bon to succeed SsIor Valera. Senor jose Gutierrez
Agiera. Deputy to the Cortes, replaces the former
sub-Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
ACROSS THE CHANNEL In A BALLOON.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-Simnons, the aeronaut,
In company with Sir Claude Crespigny, crossed the
Channel In balloon to-day, landing at Flushing, In
Holland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
MEASURES TO PREVENT DUELLING.

BERLIN, Aug. 1.-The officials of the German
universities are preparing Draconlan measures
against duelIng. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
DROWNED FROM a CANALBOAT.

Otto Wendland, age eight, Of 1S5 Cannon
st whe playug on Canal boats at the foot of East
Thrdst yesterday afternoon, Tell overheard aud was
drowned. His body was not recovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
KEYSTONE DEMOCRATS. ..
TAME CONVENTION AT hAhhi'Do-'D

TAME CONVENTION AT HARRISBURG.
.r,ovs MADE WITHOUT MUCH CON
THE PLATFORM.
The Pennsylvania Democratlc .dan OUn,' was
which met at Harrisburg yes'clu"'' ,nono ~
marked by a lack of enthusiasm - ""on "on-
the delegates. There was not ihuSn tbs
test for the two piaccs n,;-
state tickat. Robert Iaggar1 wac nI th;rd
mated for Auditor General on tne pu lnnu
ballot. and Joseph Powell f # State treasurer i
On the second. The platform when was
adopted approves the administration ca a
Coverpor Pattison, and straddles the tarlil
1uestiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02

BURNED In EFFlGY ON LONG ISLAND.
A number of residents of Bissvilie, l.. L.,
and the vicinity headed by drunmer aud nier ana
bearing an eigy Of James Carey nformer In their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02

BURNED BY SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.
A barn and other out-buildings containing
about ten tons Of hay, the property Of Charles Miller
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02
sUnRENpEa OF A MURDERER.
nFFAuITINo oPFICIAL CAPTURED.

I PROVIDENCE. X. l., Aug. I.--Urorge w. OHRuVn
Chri ophor Wilcox Warwick Cove ast nlght
has and jail In East Greenwich Wiico1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-02

NEW BRUNSWICK. NJ j, Aug Lew ~ JArrarn,
tho missing or and defaultng eScounty oolec
tor was capture Oy Chef OF Ponce McDough at niagara
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-21

@2ec for cash; 26@261sc for August; 25s4 @25ysc
Tor september; 26$sc for October; 264c ior NJ se-
yemper: Rye lower at 59c. Barley quiet o4c lpi
SSptemper. Pork higher at IL 309l2 ~ " ea 11t
u 5o9lz 321a for August and September;lz 4ez3
Wi1 80 october; S5@1l 80 for November, LEU gu
Is higher at COOS 20 cash and August: 1olor
September; 65 for October; 8 371aaS 40 Noyem-
Der. Bulk Meats are in fair demand; shoulders at
b %; short rib 50; short clear r 25.
Receipts-Flour 5000 bblss wheat 81 600 bush,
corn 344 GOO bush, oats $4,000 bush rye53 ooo pu,
barley 2,4o0 bush.
Shipments Flour 10 0OOIbbls wheat 432, 600 bu,
corn 4o2 600 bush, cats 1875 900 bu rye 900 pu
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 20.-Flour steady. Wheat higher;
No Red Fall 0bas01 06 cash; / 061s August;
1 07ss for September: l 1o1s for October; l214
November: No at 99cal 90. Pork Is tirmer at
IL 75912 81 "a cash. Lard higher at 90 bid.
Receipts-Flour 5000 bbls, whea. 1856 600 bust
barley 5000 bush.
Shipments-Flour 5000 bbls wheat I59, 600 Fbu.
corn 0 0o0sbush oats 10000 bush,rye 10000 bush,
barley O000 bush.
DETROIT, Aug. 20.-Wheat steady White fall at
11H.
wheat-Rsceipts %, 600 developments "A, 600 bu.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 2o.--Cotton quiet; Middlng
uplands 9Ac.
MOBILE, Aug. 2o.-Cotton is easy; Middling up-
lands 9Ac.
SAVANNAH, Aug. 2o.-Cotton steady; Middling
uplands 9-16c.
MEMPHIS Aug. 2o-Cotton steady; Middling up
lands 95bc.
The Portland daily press., 1883-08-21

suaded to carry the letter. He said it was
the bitterest pill he ever swallowed. Will
son, as he afterWard said, went to Benton's
house and with trembling hands rang the
bell and handed the letter and his card into
the hands of servant, and then ashamed of
what he had done, went to his lodgings.
Within half an hour.a note came to him
from Benton, acknowledging the receipt of
the card and Webster's note and that Mrs.
Benton and himself would have much pleas
ure in receiving Mr.. Wilson at breakfast at
8 O'Clock next morning, and that they would
wait breakfast for him and that no answer
was expected. Wilson said he Law awake
most of the night thinking of taking break
fast with Benton, his old, his bitter his i'm
placabie foe, and yet he must go, for he had
delivered Webster's letter. His hands he
said, trembled as he rang the bell. and it
was answered by Benton in person. Grasp
ms Wilson's hand, he said "Wilson, this is
the happiest meeting have had for years,
and Webster has done the kindest thing he
ever did in his life" Leading Wilson to the
Dreakfast-room he introduced him to Mrs.
benton, and after enquiring about Wilson's
!amliy, he said: "Mr. Wilson, you and
have been calling each other hard names,
but with no want of mutual respect and con-
fdence. 1t was a mere foolish political
fight. Let us wipe it out of mind. Every
thing harsh have said about you l sincere
ly ask your pardon for" Tears gushed
from the eyes of each. The entire morning
was spent in talking over old times. Not
one word had been said about the letters.
When Wilson rose to depart Benton turned
to his besk and said, 81 have prepared some
letters for you to my son-in-law and others
in California" and he handed him nine
sheets of foolscap. Wilson told Webster that
they were not letters, but ukase, a COM
mand to every person to whom these pres
ents shall come, greeting: To the effect that
whoever received them would give special
attention to the wants of his particular
friend, John Wilson of St. Louis. Every
thing had to give way for that. The letters
were success, and Wilson retrieved his for
tunes in California.
Col. Benton warmly thanked Mr. Webster
for thus bringing about reconciliation with
his old enemy-a man against whom he had
for years deeper personal dislike than of
any other man. But, even while thus bring
ing his pride and temper into subsection,
there was one man to whom Benton could
not be reconeiled, and that man was John
q. Calhoun. Benton gave Calhoun credit
for the highest talent and for an irreproach-
able private character, yet he deemed him
the most dangerous of men.