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RIEIIs DEFENSE.
Qualification for the Rebellion TO be
Pleaded by His Counsel.

WINNIPEG, NAN, July 13.-Lemux,
Fitzpatrick and Greenshields, RiePs
counsel, have arrived in Winnipeg. Their
course in the approaching trial, it is an
nounced, will be TO plead justification in
behalf Of Riel and the other prisoners.
They will seek to establish that the half
breeds had substantial grievances, that
they peutiOned the government time aud
again 20 have their grievances removed,
and that they we're forced as last resort
10 adopt rebellion. In support Of their
plea the counsel will make use of the
speech on the balf-breed troubles deliy-
cred In the Canadian House OF Commons
by Hon. Edward Beakes.
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Work ofthe Commons.

LONDON, July 13.-In the House Of
Commons tonight Mr.. Balfour, President
OF the local government board, introduced
bill by which acceptance Of gTatuitous
medical relief will not be considered as
dIsqualiiying voter.
Lord John Manners, Postmaster Gen
eral, gave Shaw Lefevre, late Postmaster
General, permission TO proceed with the
Cd. telegram bill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14
JustiilabIe Killing Of a Tramp.

NovL MICH, July l3.--An unknown
tramp invaded the house OF Wm. Jones
last night and demanded lodging. On
being refused he commenced 10 break the
furniture. and drove the family out OF the
house. Jones returned with gun with
which he shot the tramp. killing him In
stnntly. The Prosecuting Attorney re-
fuses 70 prosecute Jones, entirely ex-
onaratlng him from blnme
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A Marshal Knoclged Do,vn.

PALATKA., FLA, July 13.-The City
MARSHAL was knocked down with a club
Satufday night while locking up a
drunken man. His injuries are serious,
but not fatal. The assailant il said b be
A. Knight, who is now lying IN jail
awaiting trial. knight is 4 desperate
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E,noIlcd from YnrIsand.

Sr. PErERsnu nc. July 13.-The Chinese
recently ordered the expulsion Of the Eng
iieh traveller, Dagleish, from 1arkand.
The Governor, having acted heeitatingly
IN the execution Of the order, has been
punished, and Dagleish has been f0rcibly
expelled from Yarkand by the Chinese
nuihHritina
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

HORSE CAVE, KY, July t3.-George
johnson and William Slinker, while re-
urning home In Metcalf county saturday
were fred upon from ambush by William
Clymer and William Stokes. Siinker was
fatally wounded and johnson received
serious injuries. The shooting grew out
OF previous difficulty had in Horse Cave
that day.
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spain's Ministry.

MADRID, July 13.-Senor Villaverde
has been appointed Minister Of the Inte-
rior and Admiral Fezuela Minister Of
Marine. With these exceptions the Cab
met remains unchanged. The above ap-
pointments were made to I'LL vacancies
caused by the designations Of Senior
Romero y Robledo and Senior Antequera
v BObadllla
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14
HOW MANASSAS WAS SAVED.
Gen. Wade HsmptOn's Legion Covered
With Military Glory.

WIN
CHARLESTON, S. c., July 13.-The
Nel0s and Courier publishes a long letter
from Gen. Wade Hampton, correcting
errors in the recent articles of Gems.
Johnston and Imboden touching the first
battle of Manassas, or Bull Run. Gen.
Hampton shows that the Hampton Le-
gion, 800 strong, which he commanded,
arrested the victorious columns of Sher-
man aud Keyes, who were driving the
Confederate forces back, that the Legion
so delayed the Federal advance as to en-
able the Confederate reinforcements to be
brought up. The Ne,oS and Courier gives
an elaborate review of the battle, the
history of which it claims must now be re-
written.
HAMPTON'S GREAT ACHIEVEMENT.
Its conclusion is that Gen. Hampton
was to Gen. jackson at Manassas what
Gen. Jackson was to the whole Con-
tederate left. Gen. Hampton saved
Stonewall Jackson as Gen. Jackson saved
the army. 1t was magnificent, the fight
ing of the legion under terrible odds that
gave Gen. jackson time to bring his
troops into position. Had he not had the
opportunity TO form the Virginians, who
afterwards stood 'like stone WALL" the
battle would have been irretrieyably lost
The opportunity To form those Virginians
was given to Gen. jackson by Gen. Hamp-
ton and his men, and was given by them
alone.
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InndnninnS Sinrn1-

LONDON, July 13.-'A heavy storm, ac-
companied by vivid lightning, passed
over this city tonight. The streets were
flooded, and traffic WAS greatly impeded.
THE ELEMENTS IN AUSTRIA.
VIENNA, July l3.-Storms continue to
destroy life and property in hundreds OF
parishes. There is gloomy prospect of
a heavy loss of crops &.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

ITHACA, n. Y, July i3.-The vote for
President Of Cornell University stood as
follows: Prof. Adams ~, Prof. Walker 2,
blank 1. While II is not known how the
alumni trustees will vote, ~ is under.
stood that tnoy individually favor a post
p0nomont. 10 ID rumored that they stood
tgo for Walker and one for Adnms
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14
nntll nnhr Rows nrnwnc.l.

NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j.. July Ia
Daniel Anderson, OF SpotswOod. n. j..
while rowing on a small stream near that
Mace on sunday afternoon with his wife
and four children, ran the boat on a anag.
while ho was attempting 20 get It of the
boat was capsized, and his two boys,
AGED and years, were drowned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

LONDON, July i3.-Gen. Wolseley ar
rived here this afternoon. The Victoria
railway station was crowded with sol
ders, officers and civilians. Gen. WOlse-
lev was given an enthusiastic welcome.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14
hInrmnna nt HcrIln.

BERLIN, July 13.-Mormons oom.
menced crusade here on sunday. They
intend 70 hold meetings every sunday. u
is not likely that they viii obtain many
adharpufa
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The Ri-NIctallc standard.

BERLIN, July 13.-The agitation in IA
yor Of the bi-metalic monetary standard
progresses actively. Another conference
has been held between Prince Bismarck
and the leading advocates Of the coinage
of silver
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'"LE OF THE EXPosITIoN

si,. an ona htds In the Plant for
|rv. no ''OOo Under the Hammer.
|o.i,,. ,G,isLEANs, July 13.-The worlpa
pe,o 'u a.i plant buildings and machin.
h.. .'lu at auction to-day for si75.-
vero r.y ,.l', were bid in by Mr.. Newman.
.psItIo5p p,ooaoly purchased for the new
loh eor, .mcConnicko. Of the new OK.
be Wor'ip.sehy. saws that the purcbase
Nj ba 'ill.s Exposition plont toda, To-
rug ~ loophole OF doubt Of the
shes ;ho ho' n. tae exposition, as II ea.
ana era,,W wv company on definite
a agd the eISoles or ,.t y to vigorously push
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

LONDON, July IL, A. M.--Tbe Times
In an editorial says that hencefOrth every
native and English traveller who may
visit Niagara will owe New York debt
Of gratitude for opening the falls 70 the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14
Greece and TnrkeY.

PARIS, July 13.--A dispatch from
Athens to the Temps says that Greece has
abolished her consulates In Turkey be-
cause the Porte refused ec equ0tur0 10
several Greek cOnsuls.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

MONTREAL, July l3.-six new cases OF
smellpOk were reported In this city to-
day. The mortuary returns for the past
week show 10 deaths IN the city proper
from the disease and 8 In the suburbs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

UTICA, n. u, July l8.-Richard "a.
Williams, Of Williams 4 Roberts, build
ers, fell through a skylight, a distance Of
40 feet, In the city national bank here to-
day. and was killed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

GREKNoCK, July t3.-Two torpedo
boats belonging to the Revolution squad-
ron are ashore In the narrow channel be-
tween Dayaar island and the mainland.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

ANTWERP, July i3.-The international
temperance conference will assemble In
this city on Sept. II. The Burgomaster
will preaide
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

PARIS, July l3.-There wero three MUIR
ders and i've murdorOus assaults Ia the
strcois OF this CITY last night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14
shootIng Id Wimhlcllnn.

LONDON, July 13.-Tie rife match at
wimbledon was opened to-day in splendid
weather md with q fuli unmb.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

tnfg,s.s. f'N' Ihhtmagfrr.
g ion,,gg ID. G., July l8.-Tbe foI.
appoip,sols- sls-elass Pcstmasters bayo
y rybee 'Sr ~, ueorgia.; John Brea-
AZ Gown Chatham county; J. N
fergusoss ss'On' Newton county, vice
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

d CfNcfNNArI. july l3.-The swift roll
ing mill ht Riverside resumed work to-
day, giving employment 70 about 800
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

CLEVELAND, July 13.-The strikers
held a meeting IN Newburg to-day.
William }. Gorsucb, editor OF n socialistic
sheet In Chicago, was present and made
a speech. He advocated theft, arson and
murder, saying that the rich had no right
10 hold and keen DrODerty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

In the House OF Commons to-day George
Bentinck, Conservative member for
Whitehaven, asked the Home Department
whether the FqU UaA Gdzette charges
against the London police in connection
with that papers revelations Of iniquity
I'm tho city were true.
Sir Richard Asheton Cross, Home Sec
retary, replied that II the facts we're as
stated by the gazette the fullest inquiry
would be made, and that he considered II
his duty 10 get at the bottom Of the
charges
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BERLIN, July l3.-rhe bricklayers'
strike continues, and 5000 men are idles
Five thousand more have left the city. AT
an open-air meeting Of 5000 to-day pro-
posal 10 resume work at 5s. per day Was
almost unanimously rejected.
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ALL QUIET AT BAY CITY.
sTRIKERs ATTACK wORKMEN.

MERIDEN, CONN, July 13.--Carpenter
Bros, Of New York, run a large quarry
north OF this city and employ 300 Poles,
Hungarians aud Italians, who have been
getting 81 10 per day. This morning they
struck for 81 30 per day. Twenty OF the
Italians commenced work, when 20O
strikers, armed with clubs and stones,
drove them of. The foremen with re-
yOlvers succeeded IN holding back the
strikers until help arrived from this city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-14

PITTsBURG, July 13.-The employees or
the National Tube Works Company at
McKeespOrt, Pa, have made a demand
for 10 per cent. advance In wages, and
threaten 10 strike If the increase Is not
conceded. After holding consultation
the workmen decided TO continue the work
until the return Of the general manager
OF the company from New York, when, 1t
is expected the advance will be granted.
The company, which Is a nOn-union one,
employees over 1900 men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-24
PearsOn's Record.

The term of Postmaster Pearson, of
New York city, expired Saturday, and
the appointment Of his successor is
waited for with a good deal of interest.
The Mugwumps have endeavOred to in
fluence the President to reappOint Pear
son. and some of the Mugwump papers
have gone so far as to say that the Presi-
dent had made up his mind TO give Pear
son a chance to distinguish himself under
a reform administration.
The Mugwumps have backed Pearson
on the ground that he is a model officer,
and is a thorough believer in civil service
reform. There have been stories circu-
lated in the New York papers within the
last few days. which give the impression
that Pearson is a strong advocate of civil
service reform, but that in practice he is
a bitter partisan. and is as ready as the
most earnest believer in the spOils system
TO use his official position to advance the
interests Of his party.
Ex-Assistant Postmaster General Bra
dy, in an article in his Washington paper,
the Critic, intImates that Pearson is a sly
sort OF chap, aud that it doesn't follow
that because he shouts for civil service
refor he is a civil service reformer.
Gen. Michael Kerwin, who was former
IL Assistant Superintendent Of the Regis
try Department Of the New York post
office, says that Pearson keeps dishonest
men in office, and that he knows they are
dishonest. He says further that among
the LOO men under Pearson there are
some who blackmail their subordinates,
aud others who are habitusl drunkards.
OF course all these charges against
Pearson may be without the slightest
foundation, and it is possible that they
nav be true. There is not time now to
thoroughly investigate them, and as there
is doubt about Parsons fitness, the
President will act wisely, perhaps, by
ignoring the requests Of the Mugwumps
and giving the New York Postmastership
to a clean Democrat.
There will be no trouble in finding such
a Democrat. BY reappOinting Pearson
the President will please few and anger
many. There doesn't appear to be any
good reason why Pearson should be ap-
pointed now that there is doubt about his
convictions relatiXe to civil service re-
form.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-24
The Situation At suakin.

1t is becoming evident that it will not
do TO conclude hastily that the English
will have little trouble in building the
proposed railway from Suakin to Berber.
The telegraph reports of Gen. Graham's
first s0rtie from Suakin last Thursday
left the impression that there would be
little difficulty in keeping Osman Digna's
Arabs at a safe distance. The conclusion
was at once accepted that the railway
would be completed by autumn, and that
Gen. Wolseley would then, without
further delay, move with his army to
khartOum.
The fuller account Of the sortie of
Thursday, however, and the accounts OF
the second sortie on Friday and of the
szirmish on Saturday Indicate that Os-
man Digna's strength has been under
rated, and that 1t is not so safe as it was
thought it would be for the English army
70 move far away from Suakin.
The Arabs. while they are without dis
cipline, make excellent soldiers. They
hardly know what fear is. They have
one great advantage over the English. 1t
il that they know the country thoroughly.
and they are quick to take advantage of
all the opportunities which it offers for
harassinz the enemy. When the Arabs
retreat after an engagement it is a mis-
take TO suppose that they are demOral-
lied or so badly defeated that they will
not risk another engagement soon. They
are the kind Of soldiers who don't stay
whipped. They are religious fanatics,
and they are ready to sacrifice their
lives in the cause for which they are
fighting.
The accounts that have been received
Of the fighting around Suakin is from
English sources, but they do not show
anything very encouraging for the Eng
lish. The English forces were saved
from destruction only by their superior
discipline.
The stories that have been so indus
triOusly circulated from time to time that
FL Mahdi's forces were deserving him,
and that the end OF his power was not far
of, might as well be discontinued for the
present. These stories have never proven
to be well founded, and there is no reason,
therefore, for thinking that the present
reports, that some OF the strongest tribes
that have supported him have rebelled
against his authority, are true. 1t isn't
safe to conclude that his day is drawing
to a close, or that if the English will wait
a while they can march to Khartoum I'M
resisted. Discussions may exist among
the tribes and rivals to FL Mahdi may
appear, but it is pretty certain that Khar-
toum will be reached only by hard and
persistent fighting.
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BEAUFORT ITEMS.
Brass Buttons-An Old Laudmar

Brass ButtOns-An Old Landmark Gone.
BEAUFORT, March 20.-"Ah! que Anne
la militaire!'' Yesterday was a regular
gala day in Beaufort. Brass buttons were
in the very air, and everybody who wasn't
a soldier wished he we're one. There were
soldiers riding, soldiers walking, soldiers
driving carts, in fact, soldiers everywhere,
for yesterday was the day appointed ~
the Adiutant General, in the language OF
youthful Beaufortian, "tO suspect the
troops" The colored companies, of which
there are two, were first suspected"
by Gen. Manigault. They made a very
good appearance as they marched along
the streets, escorted by admiring specta-
tors. Afterwards the Beaufort Volunteer
Artillery, with their cannon, rolled 10 the
field, making quite a gallant snow, ana
performed their ''eVolutiOns and reVolu-
tiOns," in the presence OF an assemolagS
Of the beauty and fashion OF Beaufort.
The uniform of the b. Y. A. is to be
changed soon to the regulation state uni
form.
DR.. Prioleau's house, which burned
down last week, is another old landmark
gohe. 1t was originally two ''taObY"
rooms, but was enlarged TO thirteen. ana
at one time was owned by Bishop ElilOtt.
At the time OF the Federal occupation 1t
was the property of Hon. r. W. BarnWell.
With little help the fire could easily
have been extinguished, but as there are
only three policemen to the 5000 Inhabl-
tants of Beaufort, it is like searching
haystack for a needle to find them; ana
the town bell broke, ana the hose broke,
and if there had been anything else to
break that would have broken too. Every
body appeared to be sleeping the sleep OF
the just, and by the time help came 1t
was too late.
l. Edwin Fripp, son Of Mr.. Washington
Fripp, died after a lingering illness OF
many months, and was buried at the Bap-
fist Church Monday.
Hammond & HulPs chemical works
have had to shut down for about month
on account of repairs, the lead of the acid
chambers having been eaten out by the
acid. Mr.. Pratt, Of Savannah, is chemist
in these works. Indeed, we are indebted
to Savannah for some very valuable addi-
tions to our Beaufort society.
Grabbing parties are very popular down
here now. One party Of ladies and gen
tlemen who went down to Paris Island
two or three days ago caught about 200 OF
the crustaceans. Some crab champion
ought to arise and devise a speedier
method of putting them to death, how
ever, for to be slowly boiled or roasted
alive in the fire is a method that belongs
to the dark ages!
The two first drum fish of the season
made their appearance here this week,
and were sold for 80. Before the season
is over, though, the nsh become 80 plentl-
full that they can be bought for % cents
apiece. LOOKER-ON.
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MUSIC AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Another Reception by the First People
in the Land

Another Reception by the First People
in the Land.
The White House returned TO its mid
winter air Saturday afternoon, says
Washington special to the New York
Times, when the stringed orchestra OF the
Marine Band was brought back to play
during the hours of Miss CleYeland's re-
ception, as it did for Mrs. McElrOy's. The
temperature of January prevailed out OF
doors, and the Arctic edge to the atmos-
phere kept many away. The visitors
were marshaled in line as heretofore, and
about 1900 people passed through the
parlors between the hours of and 3
O'Clock. Miss Cleveland stood near the
doorway of the Blue ParlOr, wearing a
toilet of lavender silk with overdress of
black Spanish lace. The neck was finished
with bordering Of ostrich feathers of the
same shade of lavender. Mrs. HOyt stood
next Miss Cleveland, wearing rich dress
of black velvet, with fchu of duchesse
lace. At Mrs. Hoyt's right stood Miss
Van Vechten, of Albany, who is now
guest at the White House. Miss Van
Vechten's dress was of black tulle, with
front of silver bTOcade and silver beads,
low cOrsage of black velvet, with high
yoke and sleeves of black tulle trimmed
with silver passementerie. Diamond
pins confined the tulle at the throat and
jeweled pms were thrust in the loops Of
her brown hair. Miss Van Nechten has
a graceful figure and dignity and elegance
of manner that are most pleasing. She
has dark blue eyes, finely cut features,
thin arching eyebrows, and a fine color
came to her cheeks with the excitement
of the occasion.
The music of Prof. Soussa's orchestra
gave an inspiration to the company, and
it was much gayer and more sOciable
gathering than any under the new regime.
Miss Lucy Frelinghuysen was among the
callers during the last hour, and Miss
Cleveland, OBTAINING her for a few Sec
onds, afterwards went back during a
pause in the line of entering guests, and
had a long chat with her. Among those
gathered back of the line in the Blue Par
Tor were Mrs. Manning, Mrs. Whitney,
Miss Bayard, Mrs. stephen j. Field. Miss
Woods, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hatton,
the Swedish Minister and Nine.
RentersBjOld, Nine. de Strive.
Mr.. Greger, the French, Swiss and
Chinese Ministers, Senior and the Misses
Dominguez, Mrs. Horace Helyar, Count
Sala, Baron Sternberg, Mrs. Don Cameron,
Mrs. Angus Cameron. Mrs. Ingalls,, Sena-
tor and Mrs. Van Wyck, Mrs. Eugene
Hale, Mrs. Mcpherson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Girard, Mrs. and Miss Spriegs, Miss
Slocum, Mrs. NJ. c. Butler, Miss Butler,
Mrs. Ben Butterworth, Lieut.. Greedy,
Gen. and Mrs. Wesley Merritt, Gen.
Macfeeley, Miss Mckeeyer, Mrs. Sabin,
the Hon. S. j. Randall, and Mrs. Darwin
X. James,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-24
New Business Methods in the Navy

New Business Methods in the Navy.
Mr.. John Roach has made the discov-
cry that new method Of doing business
has been adopted in the Navy Depart
ment. When Mr.. Chandler was at the
head of the department Mr.. Roach had
things pretty much his own way 80 far as
his contracts with the government for war
vessels were concerned. IL he failed to
comply fully with his contracts the fail
ure did not prevent him from getting the
full amounts for which his contracts
called. Mr. Chandler had been his attor-
ney before he became Secretary OF the
Navy, and from all accounts he favored
him In every possible way after he be-
came Secretary.
Secretary Whitney proposes that Mr..
Roach shall comply with his contracts in
every essential particular. A few days
ago Mr.. Roach notified the Navy Depart
ment that the dispatch boat Dolphin was
completed, and asked for the payment Of
the amount yet due on her.
Secretary Whitney replied that he had
examined the record OF the trial trip of
the Dolphin, and found that the power
developed by her engines was not as
great as that called for in the contract
He declined to accept the vessel until it
was shown that the contract had been
substantially complied with. He sug-
gested that another trial trip be made.
1t may be that the second trial trip will
he sufficiently satisfactory to entitle Mr..
Roach to his money. 1t is pretty certain,
however, that the vessel will not be ac-
cepted by the government as long as she
falls below the standard agreed upon.
While there is no disposition to cause loss
to Mr.. Roach or to annoy him in any way,
there is a settled purpose evidently to see
that the government gets the worth of its
money.
This question presents itself: How
would Mr.. Chandler have acted if he had
been in Mr.. Whitney's place? Would he
have required another test, or would he
have accepted the vessel and paid the
stipulated price? Doubtless Mr.. Chand-
Ter would have strained point in Mr..
Roach's favor. If the steamer proved
faulty in any respect after she passed
into the possession of the government,
Mr.. Roach, perhaps, would have been
paid a good round sum to remedy her
faults