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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

H.NDso,rr c.p-Tbe nalace sleeping car

HANDSOME CAR.-The palace sleeping car
..Pa!mos," which has just been hnlshed by
the Pullman Palace Car Company, is g mar.
. ve.ous combination of luxury, comfort and
beauty. The good taste shown in its coz
struc!!Cn, aud the novelties introduced upon
it show what vast improvements have been
made Of late in car construction, and attest
to the many new effects that can be intro
duced in such work when designed by men
of skill and artistic instincts. This car is
richer in its appointments and more com :
ple;e in its many details of comfort than any
ether devoted wholly to public use-than
any eve: before seen in this city, The car
was built al the comp any's works at Pull
man, and is one Of five ca:s ofthe Same plan
intended for service between New \ ork aud
Atlanta, via Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore, Baltimore and
Potomac, Virginia Midland, and Richmond
ard Danvile systems Of roads. 1t has ten
sections besides drawing room and Emok-
ing room. 1t differs from its predecessors,
however in the style Of decoration which is
both unique and elegant, The ceiling is or
nameDted in gold and silver leaf peculiarly
treated. The panels overhead maslng the
divisions between The sections, are in bronze
plush Ia the berth fronts embossed plush
and old geld with hand painted flowers is
substituted for ularquetry with iiuely select
ed mahogany. The embossed plusE deco
ration is also applied to Inc buik aead5
and other conspicuous places III lie car.
Another very striking feature is She high.
backed seats with extra wide cushions and
sprcg edges The effect at the bulk heads
is heig hteud by the use of mirrors framed in
antique brass The seat coverings are in
hropza gold instead of the usual maroon color.
The drawing room is very sumptuously dec
grated and arranged with novel feature in
the sliding cylinder top to the washstand,
which can be opened and closed at will, and
when not in use as lavatory, forms a.hand-
some cabinet. The smoking room is finish.
ed in English oak with richly embossed
leather trimmings. The doors of both the draw
ing room and smoking room are fitted with
beve!ed plate glass Of unique design. The
arrangement of the washstand at the gen.
tleman's end OF the car is also changed from
the usual plan. The general effect is strik-
ing and luxurious, and at the same time Is
harmonious and in good taste. The length
of the Car body is s. feet 2 inches. A mag
nifcent portierre Of sky blue velvet plush
adds greatly to the general effect. The car
has the usual buffet and electric bells at each
berth to call the porter. This ear is to be
run from Washington to Atlanta via the Nlr.
eina Midland Railway, and before being
put on the route was visited to-day III
Washington By number of newspaper men,
including representative of the GAZETTE,
to whom . sumptuous lunch was served.
a number Of V. NJ. r.. w. and Pullman Car
Company officials acted as hosts on the oc.
casiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

POLICE REPoET.-Last night was clear
and cool, with two prisoners and three
dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF TIE
following cases:
Isaac Freeman, Edward Girtz and Henson
Grady, colo-ed, arrested by Officers Franks
and TIGER, charged with lelonicus assault
on VIM Tuftc. a white sailor, on Tuesday
night, were held till October I'd next TO
await the result of Tufte's injuries.
A young man, charged with breaking q
window of an uptown house, had his case
continued till tomorrow.
A colored boy, charged with rolling q
wheelbarrow on the sidewalk, had his case
continued till to morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

ECLIPSE OF THE MooN.-There wasa par
tial eclipse Of the moon early this morning;
1t began shortly after midnight aad lasted
for over four hours. The greatest oiscurs-
ton was at three quarters past three, when
nearly eight tenths of the surface was hid.
Shortly after one O'Clock this morning the
moon was an interesting sight. 4 dark OBJ
ject appeared creeping slowly aud uniform,
ly over her face from the upper portion, and
MS the time wore on the brightness OF the
night luminary became gradually lessened.
The night was unusually clear, and the sight
was very fine. The eclipse has been looked
forward to with much interest by astrono
mers, and, no doubt, thousands of strong
glasses from many observatories were turn
cd upon "thc bright regent Of the heavens
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

After sea diet, to prevent bolls and erup-
tors, and assist acclimation, take Ayers
Ssrsaparilla.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

uNRAPE MILK" beauties the complexion By
O Purifying the Blood. Adelicious beverage
Price SOC. per bottle. For sale by
J. D. II. LUNT,
sep23 n. o. cor. King & Washington s".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

THE OPERA HousE.-To morrow night
BARLEY Campbells masterpiece, Divorce, in
six acts, will be rendered By the famous
Bjjou Theatre Co. This company comes
well recommended. Tine costumes as well
as the stage settings are said to be very
elaborate. and the low p,ic"s of admission
charged should Gil the Ope:a House to its
utmost capacity. The next play announced
is the Bankers Daughter, which will be
presented Oct. %. An engagement has
been made for Nov. 1G,h with Mr. Freder
lex Warde, who will appear for one night
only in Virginus, instead of Olhello, as pre-
yiously announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

PROPERTY SALE.-Coionel Charles S. Tay-
lor has sold to Mrs. S. A. Blackburn mother
of Mr.. ]. S. Blackburn) the large brick
building and lot OF ground on Washington
street, between Cameron and Queen, for
rnerly tho HalIowel School, for So 900. Col.
Taylor has also sold tbs vacant lot in the
rear of this property, fronting on Columbus
street, to Mr.. John Chilly for $500. Mr..
Chilly will next spring erect five brick dwell
lings Oh tho lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24
MEDICINAL.

A DOUBLE OSCILLATION OF MANY OF THE
BEST GERMAN HERE'S.
Making this the Only Reliable and EEcIen. Tonic ever
placed before the public for the cure OF
Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Loss of Appetite. General Debility,
Mnlarlal Diseases, Collie,
Cramps Diarrhoea, &c.
The highest character OF tine many testimonial,
awarded this preparation has been eouaIed We
refer with pleasure to the following:
Charles B. Roberts, Attorney General of Marylan6s
writes At the request of friend induced to try
DIR. Petzold's German Bitters" Tonic found It
be in all respects oil that claimed for it. 1t a.
very agreeable in taste and most excellent Ape
TIGER.
james Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore, says that
he tried DIR. Petzold's German Bitters" and finds it
TO be pleasant and efficient Tonic and Appetizer.
Hon. Ferdinand c. Latrobe, Mayor of Baltimore,
says; l concur in the recommendation of "Dr. Pet
FOLDS German Bttcrs," and have no doubt that the
preparation will justify the many endorsements Of
those who have used it.
Hon. Robert NJ EIcTanc Governor Of Maryland
writes: have given DR.. PetZolds German BitteTs'
trial. and glad to add my testimony to it, and can
oheerfully recommend 1t rs pure and pleasant Tonic
and Appetizer.
This great medicine ia for sale by all Druggists Gro
GERS and Dealers generally Price SOC and 81 per bottle
je3-coly A. a. WAKEFIELD, Agent, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

PErsoNAL.-Hon. J. Ran. Tucker was
among the guests at the Tontiue last night,
and left this morning for Fraucoaia, Fairfax
county, where he to day addressed large
meeting.
Mr.. Cuthhert Powell, formerly CT this
city, but nov agent of the Virginia Midland
Railway at Danville, is here on short visit.
Messrs. Oregon Ashby and W. Reginald
Purvis left here this morning for Philadel-
phia to attend the session Of Jefferson Med.
ical College.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24
LOCAL NEWS.

To 5ay and Friday warmer clear weather will
ravsil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

FEAST OF TABERNAcLEs.-The Hebrew
Feast of Tabernacles began yesterday even
ing. 1t is called the Feast of Tab.
ernacles because the Hebrews were COM
manded to live in booths or tabernacles, to
remind them that their forefathers dwelt in
booths when taken cut of bondage. 1t is
also called the Feast OF the Ingathering,
because it was celebrated at time of the
iugatheriag of the fruits of the earth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. September 24.-Therc
are no new features to note in the Flour markets
uolic,s are firm in their views and do not urge
sales, not on speculative account. but because o.
the growing scarcity Of prime winter wheat, for
which there is in this as in ether markets, good
milling demand Wheat is quiet with less specu-
ativc feeling and futures are selling shade
lower, while the best gradcs Of spot arc easy but
unchanged Sales wero made Of 5, 600 bushels on
change this morning at 92a93 FOR good Ful'z so
fo- badly damaged lot, % for mixed and 81 for
Lancaster. Corn is steady; white brought Oh
No yellow Corn, Rye or Oats were sold. Eggs arc
very scarce There is 10 change in provisions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

PROPOSALS FOR WoRK.-The Committee
on Streets of the City Council met o.day
and determined to readvertise for proposals
for setting the curb and paving the cutters
on Washington street. Tho contract for
doing this work, it will be remembered, was
given to Messrs. Boyer and Desmond, the
lowest bidders, but after few days they
abandoned the work. The advertisement
will be seen elsewhere in today's GAZETTE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET Sept. 23-At
Droyer's Rest this week 22S Cattle sold at 3i4a
So cts per ID. Some $50 Sheep and Lambs were
offered with sales of Sheep at 212a3l cents, and
Lambs 4a51, cents per ID. Some feT Cows and
Calves sold at $25a5O per head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

prevail. |
TUE ASSAULT CAsE.-As stated yesterday
william Tufte, the sailor, who was assaulted
va had his skull fractured on Tuesday
.;abt by two colored men, named l-auc
r:,aman and Edward Girtz, was sent II
p.,vidence Hospital, in Washington, where
10 is now being treated. Ihi5 morning
.r,ra was considered better and he may re-
aovar Freeman, it is said, is the man who
s,rnck Tufte with the rock, after when ne
,rent No to tho PROSTATE man, it Is believed,
Nth he intention of killing MIN with
rnife but having turned his body over ana
thinking be had already succeeded IN MS
,nnrderous intent left him, and with Girtz
,oade off. Lieutenant Smith, VINO was
ION on the scene. made several arrests ana
succeeded in finding out who Inc parues
were. and instructed the police io,ce 20 keep
=, Lookout for them. Yesterday evening
Offices Franks and TIGER learned that Free
.n,, ,-,, G;r-Z were on their way TO this
n:rv from Was hinatou and went out on the
read LEADING from that city to await their
,,m;ng. They concealed themselves and
Gam thereafter Freeman and Girtz came
lang when the officers with their drawn
nistoIs rushed upon and captured them
,;,hnu, much sdn. The men were hrousht
70 ;his city and iccker; up till to-day ana
when the ;as. was called at the Mayors
,,Ijc. ihi> roo,aing, they with Henson Crazy
who AaJ been also lacked up as an &C
co,on,i,. were SEP. 20 ill ill October I'd,
10 await he rg~ull of I"ttc's injuries.
Sr1C,DE.-Of The death G: Commodore q.
A Semmca. L. s n, at Hamilton, l:oudoun
cour.r. on Tuesday evening noticed IN yes
Ter GAZETTE, the Loudoun Mirror says,
eve learn from Drs. Weity and Ruth that
Commodore Setamcs' death was the result
Of suicide. The deceased had been in bad
health Tor some months, and was though to
he mnrcving. At about o'clock Tuesday
afternoon, however, being left alone for a
lev minutes, he secured his razor, and Ia,
boring under q sudden fit of mental aberra,
ton, perpetrated the fatal deed by cutting
his threat. He made five terrible gashes--
death followed the last one almost immedl-
ately."
The deceased was, in part, educa! ed in
Alexandria, having entered st. Johns Acad-
erav, then recently established, in 1887,
and remained there until 1889. Some CT
our older citzans were his classmates there.
Subsequent to the war he purchased property
on King street, above Washington, and re-
sided here several years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.-stocks dull and heavy.
Money easy at l. Cotton steady uplands 1Ol-l6
Orleans 10 SIG; futures easy. Flour steady and
oniet Wheat unsettled and lower. Corn lower.
Pork dull at $1Oa1O so. Lard easier al SO 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

Gu cAGo, Sept. 24.-11:15 a m.-Wheat opened
stronger on the showing of a decrease of LOO
COO bushels in the amount Of passage, advancing
to S73, for November. fell back under free offer
ings to S6ls and Is now quoted S6os. Corn easy
and lac lower. Oats 1ac lower. Fork &c lower
Lard lsc lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-09-24

GENUINE CAMGL5 HAIR SHIRTS AND
~ Drawers from The lowest to the best quality.
JGst cceired by
svp24 AMOS i. SLAYMAkEh.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-03-21
A BIG BATTLE IN EGYPT.
THE ENGLISH GAIN A VICTORY.
Fise Hours : Fighting al Hassen hills
SIX Hundred Rebels Killed
and Uo8ndsd.

LoSl.oS. March aD.-Ihe Istagfapk's Sa0-
kin special says. A nss-hour battle ~as
fought this forenoon between the Buu-h
troops and ths forces of Oslnan Disma- os-
man 5 position sa- finally captured by the
British. Tue Arab losses were very great.
Tie British loss Is not Set known.
IoND0N, March - Special dispatches
from Saukim state that after i've hcurs hgbt-
iug the rebels were driven trsin Hsssln hiil-
and retired sl1Hly 0Ward tamal- They re-
treated Ia good order, raiiylng 20 meet re-
peated charges 1T the English cavalry. lhey
also replied vita hfupu guns TO ihe nrlng ~
ths Ga-dner neld pieces from the
British position. lhe or. dIt Of dlsiodg lng
fhe rebels from their tenaciou~ly held POSI-
ton on the heights fell to the British marines,
n bose fOra ard movement and attack T. des-
Scrihed a. a brilliant IuaneUFer. lhe battle
was bfayeiy fought on both sides. 4 pa rebel
los. ia killed aud wounded a. estimated az
six hundred The British had forty men
Killed. IL J. believed that Gen. Ggaham Will
renew the ati8ck 10 morrow.
Further accounts Of to-day's battle agree
IN stating that the rebels fought with BRAY
cry amounting almost 10 desperation. The
exploit ot the marines IN driving
them from their advantageous pcsl-
tion under such circumstances ls
llZIAy NHilhANCu ~ l4fA Ahf AtAttH
mad retired To the plain. lhe native Indian
requirements were the first 20 change. bur
they were injudiciously pushed too far ia ad-
vance OF the main column. and by Hank
movement the rebels rallied and at
tackled them from the rear, throwing
them into confusion. \ portion of
the Sikhs were cut of entirely, being sur
rounded by thtArabs who merceessly speared
the horses and ham~tfung them. The Ben
gois showed better discipline and succeeded
rejOininingS the English. 4 square was then
formed winch slowly retired The
rebels were greatly elated and yelled
furiou-ly As they threw themselves
upon the side~ OF the British square. They
finally regained, practically. all the effective
POINTS from which they aad been oi lodged,
bat were unable to hold them longer. After
brisk firing on both sides, the British ar
tillery fire became 30 precise and effective
that the enemy broke again and abandoned
the hill The English then advanced, firing
steadily. TIE enemy still presented a good
front on the plain. but brilliant charge 10y
the Irish lancers decided the day ia favor of
the British. The Arabs We're scattered and
retired hnrriedly upon Iamai. while the
English retired to their camp.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-03-21
mESSRs HORR AND CUTch6oN
Addresses ~ them in the House al
Lansing Yesterday

FROM i... ltlftfi Ne~rs
IANslSe. Mich. March -. IA Congress
man Roswell q. Horr and Cougsossnan
Cutcheo8 were ia The House thi- morning snd
received the friendly -alutatoasof member.
The House took short recess and invited
them 10 address the member. They were
then escorted u the Speakers desk and Ar.
Horr va introduced Hs sad d. would lke
90 know what the audience wanted him 20
,sy, as Il would te great deal easier for him.
he did dislike talking anyway. Laughter.
The country vss- Ia a peculiar condition.
There wa- plenty 10 eat. drink aaG Aear and
yet there Is hard tunes. Whatever j. the
cause OF this state 81 Affairs, % IL ctriaiu that
the Legislature cannot remedy H. II comes
from laws Older than those enacted - any
Legislature. Hie own opinion Was that "a
came from the neN conditions lli-
aua.urated by laior-saglng machinery, aud Il
cheapened and Decreased all IL productions.
He met a match man IN Washington who
produced a series ot figures. lie Hofri
was not a ureenbacker, and couldn't femelu-
Der them liaughtrr,i bat IL WAS to the effect
that N every person used only three matches
less a day than We dad with our usual AmeFi-
can careiesSncss, then the country would be
flooded with matches and manufacturers
would stop. Ihe proper thing 10 do II for
the nation 10 economic. There Was
Governor Aiaer, who had, doubt
less. spent great deal of
money unnecessarily since be had come
10 Lansing; bat then be had Sl,OO0 more
year 10 spend. Laughter. IN which the
Governor joined Mhou a man was IN debt
he retrenched. II the nation and state and
individual did this, things would come out
all right. The Legislature cOuld not bring
il about. The ordy way To bring back good
times was 10 foster our state industries ANA
not bother ourselves about other
states and countries. They
would take care Of themselves. When he was
IN Congress a number of treaties were dis
cussed. lie had been IN favCr OF the treaty
IN relation 10 the Nicaraguan canal, and
should favor its construction and control by
the United states. Mr.. horr closed by enlO-
gizing the economy and public spirit of The
State, and said that It's Legislators deserved
credit for its prosperity.
Mr.. CutcheOD gave a short address ln
which he spoke Of the difference between The
quiet hall he was in and the House of Repre-
sentatives at Washington, which was prOba-
bly, the noisiest and most turbulent IN the
world. He eul0gized the university OF
Michigan rs great institution, which had
carried the name and fame of the State over
lands and seas. IL was his alma mater and
he had been one of its regents for eight
years. and had made "a study of iis workings.
Ii was an institution worthy the best consid-
Grafton of the Legislators and he left II 10
their liberaIltv
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-03-21

Special Dispatch To TIE IELBGRAM
New YORK, March 20.-Mrs. Gen. Tom
Thumb viii be married 10 Count Mayri ia
this city al the Church of the Holy Trinity on
Easter Monday. Invitations have been sent
to a number of friend. Of the contracting
parties. Miss Lucy Adams viii act as brides
the late Minnie Warren, viii fill the position
Of groOmsman. After Mrs. Gen. Tom
Thumbs present engagement j. finished she
viii start for Italy, whore she viii probably
settle down for the rsmainder of her hfe.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-03-21
NEW NOMINATIONS.
Several Appointments Made by the
President.

President.
WAsHNGrON. March A.-Ihe President to-
day sent the following nominations TO the
Senate: James y. Porter. OF tennessee. 70 be
an assistant Secretary OF State: John ID. c.
Atkins Of Tennessee, to be Commissioner OF
Indian afsair-: Second Lieut. :. " Willer. fifth
infantry. % be first lieutenant: Second Lieut..
Nm. Black. Twenty fourth Infantry. To be
first lieutenant; Henry I. Blake. Of New
York. captain IN revenue service; Samuel j..
Naguire. OF Louisiana. first lieutenant. rev
enue service: Orin ID. Myrick. of Massachu-
setts. second lieutenant. revenue service.
Congressman Atsins, or Tennessee.
served one term in Congress before the war.
He was alsoa member Of the House during
the Forty third. FOrty-f 1urth. FOrty-fifth
and Forty sixth COnCre-ses. and was four
years chairman of the Committee on ApprO-
priatiOns.
The nominee for Assistant Secretary of
State Is Ex-Governor Of his state. The
Kentucky crowd was disgu-ted at tocay's
nominations. and arc talking of sending for
Speaker Carlisle and having an interview
with the President. with the avowed purpose
of ascertaining whether he propose TO shut
them out entirely Ia the disbursements.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-03-21

no o. ssf'on OF rs Power wth me
Ne~s Administration.

t-a taAr. 8t1.
Wssaaalos March ~ - The nomination
~ Malcolm Htg - oe hr-t assistant Post
H.a-t. General sas geuulne surprise to
az lo.ifiesl slesssrs Many nsmss had beea
-a-sestsd f1r this po-iLion, bat thar of MAJ
ea.ll hay. of illt>barg, nid not beea DIS
e4ssed There are aot q fs@ ~ho see in the
appointment the hne hand Of Mr Randall,
4ll lae eatmale 0f that gentlemans in1u
eaee klil the Administration has gone up
pefee4ublE ia the Iasst le~ lays. Coming
-aJ afltr lhe lefeat OF FlH Thompson fuf
tle Internal hsysuue ou1eau. IL LOOKS a, n
ME kaALesl sas pretty good sized man
chairman 81 tAe eommltlfe al tie National
usul4cr-llc Convention appointed IL draft
lGe .sr.n plank OK she platform and Ma one
~ tse Ftnlsy Isania Democrats NhO de-
cIarta for Cleveland Another surprise vas
tfe a9iuluatlon q representative Milton
j. D-ra-ll, ~ heltu1k 1ky. % be trst comp
truiler 90 the Treasury, t0 succeed Judge
lssreuce. Alr. Durham j. ~arm friend
of Speaker Casii-le. lie probably owes his
as continent 90 that gentleman s influence.
~ bile In Congress Durham regularly intro
li.er.i al Tie opening of eaci4 session q biii
ttss ding for the payment II United states
Aar7I4.ll- Dy lEr1 salaries, instead OF by the
tr. -Hftta re anus At'NttaA4r ErAACAAAAf
k11a.rs rs Marshal" Darham
Alr Cleveland kept up hi, surprises when
be --al In the nomination OF Martin '.
Mont somery, 0f Michigan, u be Commis-
-l3usr I'd Patents. number OF names had
1rca puahcs mentioned for that place, but
the ln lually chosen Vas not even limited
st. The nomination of Benjamin III. Hill,
5r.. wa- not surprise, bot II Will be a dis
appointment % many Georgia Democrats.
They oppose him because he was not an ac-
save politician, and had never done nything
for lhe party. Alr Hill = a son OF the late sen
aior of rllat name tie was named Cicero at his
pirlh. bur the name Vas changed by act OF
tnc Georgia Legislature. lie l. weli-known
and popular lawyer IN Atlanta At present
Hc Is S1lcitOr-ticnegal of the State OF Geor-
e.n- he succeeds Emery Speer, who was
recently made Grcuit Judge. lie and
ttr ~neer were class mates az the Athens,
lst-. college N-ssrs. Gerrard and Ryan.
Hho were nominated for places III the Car
on. New. mint. are good Nevada Demo
cr t- DAVID =. Baker, Jr., is prominent
irvyer of Rhode island. His appointment
ei- unexpected. but the appointment of
5lassfs. Garrard ami Ryan had been antici-
r1ted.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-03-21
TALKING ABOUT THE KNIFE.

General Grant 5 Physicians Proposing
TO Perform an Operation.
Nsw NoaN. March 2O.--As 10 the probable
result ami adylssbility Of performing an OF
erliior upon General Grant. DR.. Lewis 4.
Srger said to-day that such an operation
~ the Nef.caf Re,vrd describes might be
mechanical possibility, yet it was not prac-
tcsbie. Relief might be obtained for some
tiiae. even should recovery not be sure, but
che disease it-ef would siill be there. 1t i
"a matter of surgical history" he said, That
persons have had their tongues cut ont and
yet could lalk we'll. eat and taste. There are
eu record cases OF exurpation of the tongue
when here was cancer IN the mouth. Twenty
Gina were followed by death. and ninety one
recovered. ~ there Il hOIe tor Gen. Grant
yet Ii Vas learned this afternoon that an
operation would be made as soon a. the
vitality of the General viii admit.