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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
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Everybody N a Coed Humor.

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The Gar Northwest sends an enccur-
aging view Of the business outlook also.
The 81. Paul tMinn.) Globe says that
the signs cf a healthy business revival
are growing brighter every day. that
.'the impulse Of business Improvement
is being generally felt and recognized,
and in some places is very decided" and
adds:
"0nc of the best evidences Of
quickencd business instinct is in the
very hopetulness and confidence becom-
ing more and more apparent. Every
body is sanguine, and there is great
deal in that. The spirit Of cheerful
ress is contagious, and the excitement
and emotion which make cheerful
prospect for one man will enliven a
dozen Others"
And hopcfulncss and confidence,
which the Globe rightly says constitute
one of the best evidences Of quick
ened business instinct, are widespread.
The spirit Of cheerfuIness prevails not
only in st. Paul, but in Richmond
not only on the streets Of cities, but in
the country; not only throughout
Minnesota, but throughout Virginia.
A gentleman who had recently
travelled extensively in Virginia re-
marked the other day that the feeling
among the farmers is one Of profound
peace, and that everybody in the coun-
try is in a good humor. The indica-
tons are that labor in Virginia is more
settled than it had been for years. and
though the wheat crop promises to be
short, the tobacco now in barns will,
when marketed, bring good prices and
the tobaoco-planters have every dispo-
sition to help their less fortunate neigh
bors. Not only this, but the former
the planters-have great encouragement
to put in large crops, as there is reason
able certainty Of remuneration that
will contribute largely to the general
prosperity of the State. A well-known
London tobacco authority says of the
and needs Of the London mar
kct:
"Thcre is a general want Of tobacco
all over the world, and prices rule high.
Two or three large crops of American,
in succession. are wanted, so that there
may be sufficient supply in hand for a
couple of years, should the growing crop
fail, and manufacturers not be obliged
10 depend just upon the chance Of the
years crop. Another reason is that
t is vastly better for the tobacco
10 be old and manufacturers not
% be compelled to use it as
,oon as sampled. At present we
nave only about 1900 hogsheads over
! years consumption Of Western
trips, and more than half that is in
he hands of a few rich manufacturers,
who will have old tobacco, and of the
emaindcr large portion will either be
90 common or heavy for our use here,
o that virtually our manufacturers are
,oing on from hand to mouth, and
vhen the sampling of the previous
ears crop takes place here they have
o buy for immediate use. In Virginia
here is no surplus at all, and fine
right export tobacco is not to be had"
With these facts before our people,
nd considering that the almost uni
ersal adoption Of the canvas plant-bed
ystem insureS an ample supply Of
lants, we are not surprised that every
ody is in good humor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
says: The Republican ofiice-holders
at Washington who are Sinking and
smiling about the departments, and by
soft words and deferential manner seek
ing TO ingratiatc themselves with the
Democratic heads of departments,
should be kicked out without ceremo-
n.y." What Does MURAT want Ohio
flooded with tramps returning to their
native heath?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

A spring poetess ''got six months in
jail" for reading her latest efi'usion to
Justice GORHAM, of New York city.
We nominate Justice GoRHAM for the
first vacancy on the Supreme-Court
bench.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
LIKES TO BE A HERMIT.
The Boston Book. Keeper who Lives lar n
CABIN ON the Old Ppst-IIousc Road.


CABIN ON the Old Pest-IIousc Road.
Cape Ann Advertiser
The hermit of Bonds Hill has passed
a comfortable winter in his little log
cabin. which he built last fall at the
foot Of hill amid the woods on the old
Pest-IIOuSe road. Here we found him
Wednesday afternoon, and his cor
dial welcome and invitation to come in
was accepted. lie is a man of genial
manners, good education, and of indus
triouS habits. He informed us that in
May last, owing to the hard times, he
lost his situation a. book-keeper in BoS-
ton. and, finding that he could not get
another situation, concluded to come
down to Gloucester and get chance at
fishing. But green hands were not want
ed. so he obtained tent and campcd
out on Bonds Hill, doing odd Jobs
and picking berries. making a comfort
able living. His health, which had not
been good, was soon greatly improved
by his being so much in the open air.
and he felt so happy and contcnted that
when the cold weather came on he built
his cabin, which gives him a snug and
comfortable home. lie has a cooking
stove, bunk in which to sleep, and
bench to sit on, and there is room
for a few callers. The brook near
by supplies him with pure water. He
gets an occasional job at cutting wood,
and has also been very successful in the
manufacture and sale Of polO-stickS.
He had some two hundred callers last
week. and sold upward of 5ll worth,
ana is now engaged in getting ready a
new stock. lie also makes hoops for
lobster-pots. and turns his hand at
anything whereby he can make
an honest penny. He is a great
reader, and from what we can
learn has done considerable writing for
the newspapers in the days agone, and
we infer that he now has some literary
work on hand which engages his odd
moments. Our call was a most agree
able one. We found the hermit intel
lgent. communicative, and cOntented
with his quarters. lie comes to town
occasionally, and so far as we could
ascertain, enjoys his life, and gets about
as much comfort out Of it as the major
ity Of mOrtalS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

Especial telegram to the Dspatch.l
FREDERICKSBURG VA, March Il.
The large wholesale grocery and liquor
house of p. McCracken K Brother, in
this city, was destroyed by fire this
morning at Q o'clock. Loss about
$4,000; insurance, $500. The stock
Of Mr.. }. w. Colbert, grocer and
liquor dealer. next door, was badly
damaged. Fully insured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

Neither HENRY WATTERsoN nor
MURAT HALsTEAD agrees with the
Administration. We move that HENRY
and MURAT be allowed to fight it out
with the star-eyed goddess of reform as
referee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

A contemporary says: ARTHUR
having left the White House, Mr..
BLAINE is again at home there" Could
not GROW be induced to ask CHEF to
be his guest for the next three years
and eleven months?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
DEA THIS.

MORTON.-Died, on Tuesday. March 7th.
ut 81 O'Clock L. NJ, at the residence OF her
son. W. Chase Morton, Mrs. ELIZABETH
ARCHER MORTON. relIct Of the late Gen
cral Jackson Morton. of Florida.
Notice of funeral in the STATE of this eve
ming and Dispdtch OF tomorrow.
TAYLOR.-Died at his residence. First
street Oregon Hill. Mr.. CHARLES TAI-
LOR. In the nftieth year OF his age. native
OF Ireland.
His funeral will take place from ST. Pc
tcr's Cathedral TODAY "wednesday the
18th at 2:30 o'clock Friends and ac-
quaintances are invited to attend.
Boston papeIs will please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

The New York Commercial Adcer-
fiser says White will be favorite
color for wearing at the fashionable re-
sorts this summer" 1t may be the IA
vorite color for wearing, but we should
imagine it would get soiled very easily.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
MEETINGS..
AMUSEMENTs.
DICHMOND THEATRE.

THREE NIGHTS AND MATINEE.
COMMENCING THU RSDAY, MARCH 10TH.
Grand Matinee
SATU RDAY AT i. NJ.
Harry Miners superb company in the moral
spectacular melo-drama the
SILVER KING.
Three years at the Princess Theatre. Lon
don. EngaGd. Longest run on record at
Wallacks New York Theatre.
L. e. BANGS As THE SILVER KING.
Double Stage and Revolving Scenery. Sew
enieen complete scenes by special train.
Admission, 10 cents; reserved 81: dress
circle. 80 cents; family-clrcle, Is cents; gal
lcry. 10 cents.
SOTE.-rhe entertainment will BEGIN
PROMPTLY AT L. NJ.
ROX-sheet opens WEDNESDAY MORN
ING at o O'Clock. NH l7-3ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

A lady OF BOnham. Texas, writes: al have
been using your Female Regulator for sew
eraI weeks. and with great benefit. Ny case
IL OF long standing, and has batfied many
physicians. have tried every medicine I
could hear Of but the Regulator Is the only
one that has ever relieved my distressing
suferings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

The Florida Times Union says:
"Mr. CLEVELAND seems inclined to
play 'freeze-out with the oflice-scek-
crs." Or bluff, which:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

We have bcen informed that large
glass-factory in the State Of New Jersey
has. been engaged in nothing else but
the manufacture Of bottles for DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, the sale Of which is enor-
nous. Price IS cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

The World heads an editorial - The
Ladder of Reform" The boys think
the trouble about the ladder Of reform
is that it is a little too short.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

Washington Hatchet - Should
chairs be used only on Saturdays"
Don't know. But most people need
cheers on Sadder days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

| have made a chemical examination
Of the " MOntrose" Whiskey, the sam
pie having been collected by me from
many barrels, and find that it contains
no impurities or authorizations. As a
beverage or medicinal agent it is enti-
tied to full confidence.
WILLIAM Ii. TAYLOR, NJ. d.,
State Chemist.
Richmond, Id., February 26, 1885.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
JAMES W. STRANGE.

ENTIRE AND ABSOLUTE SUCCESS.
Major John Whltner, OF Atlanta. well and
fayorably known all over the United States
as General Insurance Agent says q" used
this remedy before the war on u large plan
tation In a great number Of cases, ditcays
Nth absolute success"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

DR.. ]. Davis, Of Midtown. Ala, writes /:
Have used Bradne.d's Regulator extern
sively In my practice with entire success.
If II is not "A specific. It is. in my opinion,
the best known remedy for the diseases for
which IL Is recommended"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
NOrASULGA. Ala

NorAsuLGA, ALA.
Dr. J. Brsdhelds Female Regulator has
been thoroughly tested by me In n great
variety OF cases. and I am fully convinced
that 1t Is unrivalled for that class of diseases
which it claims 10 cure.
]. c. HUSS, NJ, ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
MARRIAGES..

CABELL-WRIGIIT.-- Married. by the
Rev. Moses ID. HOge. u. d.. in Richmond.
Va, on the evening Og February II. 1885,
ut the residence of the brides father. DR..
Robert g. Cabell, MARGARET CON
STANCE CABELl. to BOYKIN WRIGHT,
Esq, OF Augusta, Ga.
SAUNDERS - THROCKMORTO
ried. February "a. 1885, at the bride y
fathers. i'm Henrico county. Va. by Rev.
Mr.. 1ye. Mr.. CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERS
10 Miss KATE A. THROCKMORrON; both
OF Ieurico county.
ohio papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
BRIEF COMMENT.

As the mills Of the Administration
are grinding slowly it is to be hoped
that they will grind exceeding fine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

1.-The Prince of Wales may live to
regret that he didn't visit the Soudan
instead Of Ireland" Wouldn't he en-
counter MAHDI crowd in the Soudan /:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

Treatise on the Health and Happiness OF
Woman mailed free to applicants.
THE BRADFiELp REGULATOR CO..
NH 13-dlw&wit Box 90, Atlanta. Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
A SINGLE FACT
IL WORTH 4 SHIP-LOAD OF
ARGUMENT.

7 NfAI FILl1N IIsF, u I.
This will certify that two members OF my
immediate family, after having suffered
for many years from menstrual irregular
lty, and having been treated without benefit
by various doctors. were at length com.
pletely cured by one bottle Of DIR. ]. Brad.
fields Female Regulator. Its effect on such
cases Is truly wonderful. and well may the
remedy be- called "Woman's Best Friend. q"
Yours, respectfully,
JAMES W. STRANGE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
THE Exodus from Southwest Virginia
lily felerra nh In lhe DIANA i,l,

LyNcHBuRG, Va, March 1.-THE
papers in the counties Of Southwest
Virginia, from which emigrants are go
ing West, make little mention Of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

The american News Company has
sent Us copy Of the american Alma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

Walter ID. Blair & Co. are the sole
proprietors of the celebrated Mon
trose WhiSkey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
JSsUGANCE COMPANIES.

lINCoHPORATED l7gil
MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY
OF VIRGINIA.
OFFICE IN SOCIETY'S BUILDING
No. 1914 EAST MAIN STREET. lNtNII,
POsT-OrFiCE.D
lnsures buildings by annual ami p.rprtusl
policies ON the most favorable terns.
This old Society has just removed IL p.ts
to the building No. 1914 EAST MAIN
STREET. recently purchased Of The VIZ.
ginia Home Insurance Company.
H.A. CLAIBORNE. Principal AGENT.
FEASK ID. STEGER, Secretary. mh lis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
EXCURSIONS.
THURSDAY. MAY 7. 1885,

Pullman cars. first-class hotel accommo-
dation, carriage drives. and all necessary
expenses included. occupying eight weeks.
Full descriptive programme. with map OF
the route. sent free by mail on appication.
Address THOMAS COOK 4 SON,
fe 2s-ss&Wl6t 26l broadway. MY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
CARRIAGEs, BUGGIEs, CARTS, &c

t CARRJAGEs, RreGelEs, teCAars. &c.
GEORGE A. AINSLIE &cRk
" SONS. CARRIAGE BUILD ~
EltS, RICHMOND, vA;--A full stock OF
LANDAUs; LAEDAuLErTES. vICrO-
style vehicle built 70 order. REPAIRING
done In the very best manner and Al lowest
prices; Anew SECONDHAND VEHICLES
very cheap. IA n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18
" III X q p FL

R0PEi
~ COOKS EXCURSION PARTIES sail
from New York In April. May. June. and
July by first class steamships.
SPECIAL TOURIST TICKETS for INDI-
viDUAL TRAVELLERS at REDUCED
RATES By the best routes Tor pleasure
l uayel. COOKS EXCURSIQNlSr. with
MAPS. contains full particulars; by mail for
ten cents. THOMAS COOK 4 SON.
26i Broadway. New York.
ai-SaaWa2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

ArDros or PUBLIC AccouSrs.,
COMPANY or RICHMOND.

Arbi1os or PUBLIC Accounts
rtrff<to<<y.fNffrfayt =
COMPANY or RICHMOND.
!, YEAR ENDING THE 3isr NAY OF pE
ANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF TiE
AUDITOR Of PUBLIC ACCOUNTS PoR
IA, III 'HsUANT TO AN ACT OF TiIN
TIE REPORTS OF INSURANCE CON.
1873.
srsrrIasrRAscEc osrasr oF RioHSos,.
-RIcusoND, VA.
IL. 1885.
TAI.
such corporation................ 81 900. 00a 20
10000 20
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

STATE OF VIRGiSIA-CiTY AND COUNTY Of
BE II remembered that on the 10th day
ne. w. Is. Blgeow. a notary public resident
take ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF deeds, &c, to be
ed JOHS l.. BACON, President. aud RO. r.
STATE FIRE-lNSURANCE COMPANY OF Rich
say. and each for himself says. that they are
pany. and that the foregoing Is true and
said organization on the last day Of its fiscal
1884. according to the best OF their infOrma
49, In testimony whereof | have
SEAL of my Office ON the 10th day oil
lmh Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

Total par and parkct value. carried o
market valSN.................
AmOUnt Of Stocks, BoBds. and all other Secd
pofhecdtod 10 me Company Os CO!iGfer1i
sued bg me Company Uith the Par and
ne imOhHt Loaned on each
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

I05 shares State Bank OF Virginia stock ......
40 shares Merchants and Planters Bank sto
5 shares Citizens Bank stock-....................
Si2. $50 Richmond. Fredericksburg and Poto
Railroad bonds. 1899, per CENT.
5000 Richmond and Danville Railroad DO
(coupons.) 1885. o per cent......................
I. 600 Richmond and Danville Railroad b0
(coupons.) 1890. o per cent......................
ZOO Richmond and Dsnyille Railroad DO
(gold.) 1919, 9 per cent...................... 100000.
10000 Petersburg Railroad bonds, GAS 4, }
per
1000 Petersburg Railroad bonds Glass b.
5000 Western North Carolina Railroad DO
1890. per cent .......
5000 United States Government bonds.
pons.) 1907, per cent ..................
80 900 Richmond city bonds 1903, \ per
/. 700 Richmond City bonds, 1907, \ per
II 600 Richmond city bonds, 1914, D per
5000 Richmond city ponds, 1881, per
1000 Richmond CITY bonds, 1887. 0 per
l2.2O0 Richmond City bonds, 1883, o per
$500 Richmond city bonds, 1889. y per
2 500 Richmond city bonds. 1890. 6 per
500 Richmond city bonds. 1891. Is per
400 Richmond CITY bonds. 1898, q per
400 Richmond City bonds. 1907, d per
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

lruBLisHknBy Authority or r ~
VIRGINIA STATE INSURANCE

ANIMAL STATEMENT FOR THE FIscA
iRE.INSuRANcE COMPANY. ORC
STATE or VIRGINIA, MADE TO TIL "
THE COMMONWEALTH or VfRitN
GENERAL. ASSEMBLY REGULATING
PANfES, APPROVED FEBRUARY 22,
Name OF the company in fail-vfRGIstA
Home or principal Office OF sad company
PrcsideDt--I0HN T.. BACON.
Vice observation-disclosures W. McCANCF.
Recretary -Ro. Il. RICHARDSON.
Organized and incorporated-D
Commenced business IL. 1868.
CAPT
The amount OF authorized capital stock OF
The amount OF said capital st6rt paid up In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-18

hIIHMUNDl UINKIIU-N1.,
Of March, 1888. at the city Aforesaid beDt.
in the said city. duly commissioned Aui
under the laws Of the State OF virginia .
used or recorded therein. personally npo-al
RiCHARDSOS. Secretary Ot the EIKslNI.
moud. who being duly sworn. depos. ant
the aboye-descrbed officers OF the 81 ia con
correct statement OF the actual condition q
year-tO Wit. the Slst day OF December
ton. knowledge. and belief respeciiyr'y
hereunto set my hand and AFFIXED the ,,.li
March, 1855. ". Is. BfGEIDW
Notary Publ.
, 1885-03-10
BOYS


Pm awfully sorry for poor Jack Roe;
He's the boy that lives with his aunt, you
know,
And he says bis house Is filled with gloom
Because II has got no mothers ROOM
l tell you what, Il is fine enough
To talk OF ~"boudoirsn and such fancy STUFF;
Blu the room OF rooms, that seems best to ms
The room where I'd always rather he.
Is mothers room, where n fellow can rest,
And talk Of the things his heart loves best.
What IL l do get dirt about,
And sometimes startlo my aunt with a shout;
1t Is mother room, and II she DOM mind,
To the hints Of Others I'm always blind.
Maybe 1 lose my things-what them
In mothers room l find them again.
And I've never denied that | litter the floor
With marbles and tops and many things
more.
But l tell you, for boys with a tired head,
1t Is jolly to rest IL on mothers bed.
Now poor Jack Roe, when he visits me,
l take him to mother's room, you see.
Because it's the incest place TO 20
When a fellows spirits are getting low.
And mother, she's always kind and sweet,
And there's alwaysa smile poor Jack 10 greet.
And somehow the sunbeams seem TO glow
More brightly in mothers room, ! know,
Than anywhere else, and you'll never find
gloom
Or any old shadow in mothsr's room.
MARY d.. BRINE,
t. II.r.ufu U,s..- D.n-l.
, 1885-03-10

But the dress, the drezsl Wa1, II was 4
magnificent costnme Of white satin, with d
petticoat VI Ace, embroidered sifh gold
The dress was trimmed with raFe old Flemiai
point lace. Hoped up with pataral Orange
iiowers The veil, too, was OF ancient and
precious point lace, and was fastened with a
spray Of dismond lilies, which the brides
mother gave her. The young iadyas jewelry
appears 70 have been somewhat mixed, mas
mach az We read that she wore a pearl neck
lace and a diamond and ruby bracelet. Now
you know how a dukes bride dresses.
The bridesmaids wore white satin brocaded
dresses trimmed with lace Tho bridegroom
made each q present Of q blue enameled
brooch ret In pearls, a~ndihaying on it her
monogram set In pure white diamonds"
Those Americans who arr dying to ape the
British aristocracy win please make a note
that this sort OF present Is the proper thing
for the bridegroom to give each bridesmaid,
and that there must be about half a meeting
house full Of these young ladies. The brides
maids at this wedding wore bonnets OF blue
velvet, trimmed with shaded wings
All this magnihcenee is photographed across
thew water along with more minute Particular
Of the mobbing OF Nh. Gladstone and his cab
met by three thousand workingmen who ars
out Of employment.
, 1885-03-10

WHETHER England is in the right or
the wrong, there has not been a time since
it joined with France in the financial con-
troll Of Egypt mere business contract to
secure the payment Of the debt which
Egypt owed to Europeans-when it could
have Withdrawn from Egypt, if it had
wanted to do 50. Civilization recognizes
it as the duty Of a government to enforce
the collection ofa debt lawfully due TO its
subjects OF citizens from another nation,
even to the extent of leyying war for that
object. 1t is difficult to see where Eng
land has attempted the performance Of
more than this duty. To be candid, we
are of the opinion that England should
have shown greater energy, and have
adopted more decisive measures in sus-
tanning its prestige and power in Egypt
Its halfway policy has resulted in Il waste
of treasure and blood, and in the partial
triumph of a halfcivilized over a civilized
power. which is always a calamity and a
reproach TO civilization.
, 1885-03-10

NOTWITHSTANDING repeated denials on
the part Of leading English politicians,
preparations for war on an extensive scale
are being pushed by the war and navy
offices. 1t is reported that 100000 men
are being recruited for the British army.
This, if true, certainly means business.
There is no doubt that the question OF
peace OF war between Russia and Great
Britain IS suspended in an unsteady bal
ance. Russian troops are in Afghanistan
which is under British protection, and
Russia declines 10 withdraw them. From
the river Indus, which is considered the
northwestern frontier of British India, to
the western line of Afghanistan is a dis
lance Of 500 miles. Pashawar, the most
northwestern British city in India. is the
same distance from Herat, in western At
ghanistan, near which the Russians have
placed military posts. The route is to a
great extent across mountain ranges,
though doubtless there are military roads
through de6les and overthe steppes which
are passable for troops. A war between
Russia and England would necessarily be
fought in Asia, unless a Crimean cam
paign shouid be again undertaken, which
is not probable, beyond a mere blockade
Of the Russian ports in the Black Sea.