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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
Hsnrfeo Happenings.

When the Henrico County Court
met, at IL o'clock yesterday morning,
the trial Of the James barn-burning
case was resumed. At IL o'clock the
court adjourned over until ii o'clock
tomorrow to allow tie jury an oppor.
tunity to visit the spot where the Of
fence is alleged to have been committed.
The prisoner, two officers, and Judge
Waddill, counsel for the accused, took
carriages. and, with the jury, drove
down to the place, which is ten miles
below Richmond, and made close in-
spection.
The County Board Of Supervisors
met yesterday and laid the school levy
at twenty cents on the sl00 worth OF
propsrty-fifteen cents for district and
five for county purposes, which is the
same as last yesr. The application Of
the Richmond and Manchester Street
Railway Company for the right Of way
to extend their line to the New
reservoir was laid over until the next
meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15


installed: J. B. Fitzgerald, worthy
chief templar; Miss Rosa Dornia'
worthy vics-templar; Mrs. D. D. Beat.
tie, worthy treasurer 7. J. Dornin'
worthy secretary; r. b. Peaselsy,
worthy financial secretary; g. b. Tsy-
lor, worthy marshal; Z. ]. Hall
worthy chaplain Miss Hattie Wells,
assistant secretary; Miss Grace Way
mack, deputy marshal; Miss Annie
Jones, righthand supporter Miss Z.
II. Farley, left-mpd supporter l.. v.
Ellington, guard; Eddie Bsugh, senf'.
rel; j. Q. Holt, past worthy chiei
,emplar. Miss Viola Wsymsck, organ
ist. This lodge is in fiourishing con-
ditiop. has 2i7 members, and is the
banner lodge Of Manchester.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
CATHOLIC COUNCIL.
sscond synod Of the Diocese of R'en-
mond-Union OF Ali the Clergy.

sscond synod of the Diocese of Rien-
mord-Union or All the Clergy.
On Wednesday the 18th the second
Synod of the Catholic Diocese Of Rich
mond will convene at the Cathedral.
The first Synod was held under
Bishop McGill. and since that date tbs
second and third Plenary Councils
have sat at Baltimore and introduced
many changes in the canon-law Of the
Church 10 the United States.
All the priests Of the diocese, thirty
one in number. are expected to attend.
The assembly will include the secular
priests and the Jesuit Fathers Of Alex
andria, the Benedictine Of st. Mary's,
and the Josephite order, Of Richmond.
The services will open with solemn
high mass at the Cathedral on Wednes-
day morning at 9 o'clock. Father FL
lott, the well known and eloquent Paul
ist missionary, will preach. In the
evening Of the same day at 8 O'Clock
there will be services sgain at the Ca
thedral, and Father Elliott will again
address the copgregated faithful.
On Thursday at 9 o'clock, and on
Friday at the same hour, high mass
will be supg-on the first day for the
deceased bishops and priests of the
Diocese Of Richmond, and on Friday in
thanksgiving for the work of the Synod.
Thursday evening at o'clock sermon
by Father Elliott.
The clergy of the Synod will be EN-
gagged Wednesday and Thursday-morn'
ing and evenipg-in discussing the sta
tutes which have been printed and
placed in their hands. They have been
directed to examine carefully the pro-
posed legislation, and to be ready to pre-
sent their views clearly and maturely
upon the DEGREES.
The priests will be divided into COM
mittees TO discuss the matter Of tbs
Council. and to report to the Synod.
Then all will be at liberty to give their
views, and the result OF the delIbera
tions will be submitted for approval to
Bishop Kesne, who is to preside. The
object of these DEGREES is to formulate
The laws Of the Diocese and to sgres
upon the best means Of promoting ths
spiritual welfare of the people Of Vn.
ginla.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
The IIs, dman Piano

An experience Of ten yenrs with the
Hsrdmsn teaches me that no piano
made could give more satisfaction to my
family or the numerous musical friends
that visit my house. The late Profes-
sor Seibert selected it in preference ia
all other makes, and have no reason
TO r, gret his choice. will be happy
to show the instrument TO any person
who enter, aims a doubt rs to its dura
bility. f. SALoMoNsKY.
l06y east Clay street, Richmond. Va
Walter d. Moses 4 Co., State agents
Ola Main street..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
The Virginia Historical Society

A meeting of the Executive Com
mittee OF the Virginia Historical So
ciety was held last evening at the rooms
of the Society, in the Westmoreland
Club House.
Colonel Cabell was called to the chair,
and Mr.. Brock acted as secretary.
A number Of gifts Of books were re-
ported.
The following gentlemen were elected
members of the Society: d. L. Sublstt,
ESQ.,, Frankfort, KY. /; Colonel Rich
ard L. Maury, Richmond, Va; Cole
mel Robert ]. Fleming, Washington,
d. c.; G. Harrison Smith, ESQ.,, Uni.
versity Of Virginia.
Adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

The continued case of W. Preston
Nuckols, charged with shooting aud
woundipg George Bannister with pls-
tol, with intent to kill, was called in
the Police Court yesterday morning
After carefully hearing the evidence
Justice Richardson dismissed the case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
See That You

get the genuine article, and not g So
called "just as good" if you wish to
be cured Of Sick-Headache, Biliousness,
Constipation, and all Liver Diseases.
We refer to DR.. David's Vegetable
Liver.Pills. Box Of twenty-five pills,
25 cents; FIVE boxes, 81. Everywhere.
OWENS & MINOR,
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
Particular Atssutssn

is called to the sale Of George II. Poin.
dexter, who will sell tomorrow mon.
day. evening, at 6 O'Clock, the resi-.
dence of William Lovenstein, Esq, 620
north Fifth street. The house is in ex.
cellent condition, with oil modern ion.
provements, and q valuable vacant lo'
in rear, filed with fruit-trees, grape
vines, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

To-day is the Fest of the Assump'
ton of the Blessed Virginia Mary. 1t
will be celebrated with great solemuity
at the Cathedral. There will be
solemn high mass, chanted by Rev.
Father John Tabb, native Of Amelia
county, Va. Fathers Dinneen and
Lucke, of the Cathedral, will act as
deacon and sub-descon. Bishop Keane
will preach the sermon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

The Old Boys" will make their
excursion to Washington tonight. The
fare for the round trip is very low, aud
there will be ample accommodations for
everybody. If you want to have Jood
time, with . whole day for sightseeing
in the national capital, at very little
cost, don't fail to 90 with the " Old
Boys" Train leaves Elba station at
10 O'Clock tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
Park-PIacs Church Clock.

Messrs. Nowlan & Co. are engaged
in putting up the clock in the stesple
Of Park. Place church. The dials are
to be Of ground glass, and the works
will be Of Howard movement. At
night the clock will be lighted by cleo
tricity. Mr.. r. z. Macomber, Of the
firm, has charge Of the work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

Messrs. Julius Never & Son are DOW
remodelling their store, wbichprouises
to be one of the handsomest in the
city. With their increased facilitie,
for doing business, thev will Offer
lager Inducements to their buyers.
and will have fine stock of Dry Goods
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

The st. Louis C1inicd' Rerictc says: " W.
desire to call attention 10 the reliability o
the preparatiors manufactured nv the Lie
big Company, and 10 the high cosracter o
the Endorsements accorded to i,s Coca Bee
Tonic by leading physicians aud medica
journals Of all schools" Invaluable IN de-
bnity. dyspepsia. cstsrrn. biliousness, and
nerVOugness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
Rs.iru.elou Aeeepted

Governor Lee bas received aud ac-
cepted the resignation Of DR.. William
G. Dabney a. one Of the Medical Ex-
amining Board Of Virginia, be having
been elected . professor in the gni-
vsrsity Of Virginia IN place Of Or. Hsr-
risun, Iel'gusd,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

Just Twenty One Years Behind Time.
A letter having two tsn-cent Con-
federate postage stamps thereon was
placed in the Richmond post-ofice last
Friday to be mailed. 1t was directed
to . gentleman in Manchester, Va, and
Was only little over twsnty-one years
behind time. The stamps had the head
Of jeff. Davis On them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
Smart, 25c.; Autobiography Of Ben
jsmin Franklin tCasssn's library, l0c.


Rev. J. B. Hawthorne. D. D.. o'
A,lsnta, Ga. will cosduct the sersicsi
at the First Baptist church this morn
iny, In the absence OF the castor. Rev
George Cooper, D. d. The church
will b. closed .o-ni,ht.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
Tr,.p~uI.r Oblique Pen-H older.

Correct pen-holding, smooth writin,'
uniform slant. Price Csc. each. To
be had only from II. j. Williamson
sole agent, Pen-Art Hall, or j. W.
Randolph & English. Guaranteed to
be the best pen.holder ever invented.
See descriptive circular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
Ambulance Call.

The city ambulance was called out
about Q o'clock yesterday morning to
the corner of Brook Avenue and Mar
shall streets to colored woman named
Fannie Jefferson, who had an epileptic
fit. She was taken to her home, on
Clay street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

Sunday Magazine, Fashion Bazar'
The Season, and Revue de Ia Mode ;
all for September. have been received
from n. Leonard, 90s Msiu street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
business.

To close out our stock of summer
clothing we will sell what we have a.
less than cost for cash. Now is the
time 10 save money. E. b. SPENCE d
Son, Ninth and Main streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

nnr THE LARGEST STORE.
LEVY 4 DAVIS
have the largest store 10 TINS STATE, ano
carry the largest stock OF
STAPLE ANU FANCY DRY GOODS.
CARPETS. MATING
OILCLOTBS. barry tARklAGES,
WlNDOW-SHADES. Gu RrAlN5,
TOILET AKTlCLE5
DRESS. S.TRIMMINti- &C.
Their prices are always the lowest lor
hrst-class goods. ,,,c
au ll-W FNSu LEVY DANlo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

If you want . delightful summer re
sort, 60 to the Buffalo Lithia Springs o.
virginis. Situated pleasantly among
the hills, the climate is equab'e and the
nights cool. The excellent hotel there
is becoming noted for its fine cuisine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
WiIliam, a ford.

corner Fourth ard Broad streets, are
selling off their stock Of Boots, Shoes,
and Trunks ct cost for cash to close
business. A chance to get fresh good
at a sacrifice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
Wall Decorations.
JOHN REGNAULT ELLYSON,
No. 5 north Ninth street.

Take the delightful sail by the Ariel
10 City Point and the Monitor FleeI
this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

A delightful trip down the river
Sunday, August 18th, at 10 A. NJ, by
steamer Norwood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
Wall Decorations.
JOHN REGNAULT ELLYSON,
No. 5 north Ninth street.

Be sure 10 evj y the cool breezes OF
the Ariel lis afternoon on her trip tC
Cny Point ard the Monitors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
Pysuos sud Organs

Go on steamer Norwood Sunday
August 18th, at 10 A. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

Steamer Ariel mskes her usual ex-
cursion to City Point and back at 3
O'Clock this afternoon. Don't fail to go.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

Tske sail on the delightful steamer
Norrood Sunday. August 18th, 10
A. NJ. Music by Lubbock's orchestra.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

DaT SHIRTS.-EX ELLEN T
SHIFTS, with linen Hosoma at 2se. ssc.,
sec, ssc.. aud 7eo.; COLLARS - extreme
Iy low pricsa: . big JOB In fOUK.PLY
LINEN CUFFS at e22e dozen worth
$3.50. LEVY q DAVIS
IN l1-W. F6Su
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
smoke TRIxY CIGAR3.

BEAUTIFULLY WHITE TEETH ESsURHr
BY the use OF MEADE BAKERS SAPoNIsT
DESTIFRIcE which will speedily remove In.
cipient tartar and scurf Price, nifty cents
box.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
smoke TRIxY CIGARS.

Tor SALE, ONE HORSE, n
II CARRIAGE. and HARNESS. GH
Cheap for cash To be sold for want OF use.
Apply at 7Ol west Clay street. au lo-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

Go down on Sunday at 10 A. A.
by steamer Norwood and inspect the
monitors ct City Point.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
SMOKE TRIxY CIGARS.

AFRAGRANT BREATH is alwaysa pleasure
and you can have II by using MEADE q
BAKERS delicious CARBOLIO MOUTH.
WASH. Itdestroys the offensive odor caused
by diseased gums and decsyed teeth. and
speedily restores them TO healthy condi'
ton. Price, fifty cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
Organs,

Walter d. Moses 4 Co., ola Mai
street,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

tuned. repaired. moved, rented, and ex
changed for rev ones. Walter d. no
ses 4 Co., 9l4 Man street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

THE DISPATCH JoB-PRISTISG HOUSE b
thoroughly equipped to do all kinds n
Book AND JoB-PRISTING At the shortss
notice,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
~ TOILET ARTICLEs.-IU.

~ l. r. AhltNbEo.-Lt.
BINS EXTRACTS. the genuine article. at
4sc q bottle; CDLGATES > TOILET WA
TERs and HANDE ERCHIEF EXTRACTS:
LUBIS'S COLGATE'5. aud TETLOW'S
TOILET-PONDER; C0LGATE'S S0APs In
great variety; CONES and BRUSHES OF all
kinds; MANICURE ARTICLES Ia great
variety. LEVY a DAVIS.
LAWN TENNIS and CkoQUEr.
au INV W,F&Su
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

Gx.,a Exeur.,on 40 w..Aing,op.

Walter d. Moses 4 Co., Ola Main
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
Adjourned
,.-..ce DflIcers lnstaIIed.

Temperance Omcers Enssassco.
At the last regular meeting Of Star
Of Hope Lodge Of Good Tenplsrs Of
Manchester tie following 9&;srs Ters
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

PsarIi"s "esris".
Harmless. but famous for washing and
Al.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
DEMOCRATIC VOTE OF RICHMol

The following was the Democatic
vote in this city at the election for
Governor in 1875, and also shows toe
number of delegates each ward in tie
city will be entitled to send to the Con-
gressional Convention TO nominate
candidate for Congress. The appoint
Dent is made upon the basis Of one
delegate for every two hundred voters
and fraction over one hundred:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

sY~ LINEN G00DS.-Ws offer a
stock of excellent LINEN GOODS at the
lowest prices on examination OF our stock
OF fTABLE-CLOrHS, D0lLlEs. and NAP.
KINS; TOWELS, TRAY -CLOr II y +,
SCARFS and SPLASHERS; TOWELL1SG
and SHEETiNGS. LhF1 DAVIS
BABY-CAkRIAGES at less than cost.
INV FdS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

ps CELLUL0ID COLLARS AND
CUFFs-A fnll assortment OF CELLULOlD
COLLARS and CUFFS NJ reduced prices.
an ll.W ,FHsu LEVY & DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

A YOUNG LADY OfF0UR YEARS
IN experjepce as teacher desires Situs.
fion in q privs family 10 teach the usual
Epsl sn branches French, Music. aud the
rudimenis OF Latin. For references fefer ~
JuDGE ]. NJ. JEFfRlEs.
Cumnor Post-Office.
King and Queen county. Va.
an l5-Su4w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

Mr.. Parrish declared that be came to
the Council 70 represent party that
wanted to build the City Hall, and on
the platform Of that party he proposed
to stand. He said he understood that
$4,000 had already been paid on &C
count of architects fee to Messrs. Wait
& Cutter that q, 900 more would have
to be paid them If their plans were
used that the Myers plan would cost
only sl0, ,500. BE thought the Myers
plan far preferable in beauty, symme-
try, and finish to the Wait & Cutter
plan, which even the architects them
selves pronounced imperfect.
GO AHEAD.
Mr.. Ammons said il was well known
bv the Committee on Grounds and
Buildings that he was 9 Wait.&-Cutter-
plan man, but be was, Notwithstanding,
ready to let the committee 90 ahead
and construct by either plan.
A vote was then taken and the ordi-
nance passed over the Mayors veto by
q vote of 20 syes--Mr. Montgomery
only voting no.
THE LEE MONUMENT.
Just before adjournment . commu-
nicstion from Governor Lee was read
by the clerk. In it the Governor said
he regretted that an engagement pre-
yiousiy made would prevent him from
addressing the Council in reference to
the Lee monument on next Tuesday
the day set for the purpose.
No action was taken on the commu-
uicstion.
Adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

Mr.. Render said, for the benefit OF
the Council, that the committee had not
agreed on any plan.
Mr.. Murphy. was in favor Of passing
the ordinance over the Mayors veto.
Mr.. Hayes said he did not under
stand the matter, and Was doubtful
how be ought to vote.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15

WANT TED, TWO OR THREE
w Young Lady Boarders az onoe. Good
accomm ods lion In every way. Milk, but
ter, and fruit plentiful. For particulars ad-
dIess MRS T : HALL.
Goid Hill POst-Ofiiee.
Buckingham county. Va.
r. S-Would also like 10 engage one
Lady 10 teach four snIal, girls this winter.
tul4-2ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-15
one More Chance Before the Curtain D,vbs

French bse I'm Hight and dark shades IN pat
de, reduced l65sc
ported Null pattern pieces 6Ac-Srnes
shades prce SC
27b ped Nuns Yelling rrtce oc.
pain IND Plaid Dress Goods A. price lOe-
sucb poss by at 10 Come early AND
fhaya areR
New-York tribune., 1886-06-03
PERSONAL.

The Hon. Frank Jones, Of New-Hampshire' Is no" az
his summer homo, Gravelly Ridge. near Portsmouth,
and is stated to be strictly though slowly resainhg
health
The Prince of Wales is an enthusiastic amateur pho
tographer and a most successful one. He purchased
his camera and outfit In this country
General Joseph Il. Carr is ono OF the committee on
arrangements for the reunion OF the Third Army Corps
at Gettysburg on July 2.
The infant King OF Spain enjoys the alnos' '''que
distinction of having been born monarch ISe' .sno
other like instance In the history OF Spain. bor eng
land France there has been one such lneidcnt' In
the Of JOhu l., In 1915.
Walt Whtmsns sxty-seventh birthday anniversary
on Monday found him IN the best OF spirits but con-
stantly failing physical powers
The Queen Regent of Spain will maintain ana educate
ut her private expense tho children Of those who
pershed in the recent tornado at Madrid.
Mrs Grant will 90 to West Point for the summer next
week. accompanied by her son, Colonel F. D. Grant, and
his family
1t was gravely remarked the other day In The London
Times that the late Sir John Pearson, like several
other modern judges was the son OF country clergy
man. tho Rev. John Norman Pearson, Oh Iunoridge
Wellau
New-York tribune., 1886-06-03
VHdT STEAMER VAS ITf

The GOOD news of the Allan Line steamer
Siberian's safe arrival at ST. Johns was re-
ceived yesterday. The dispatches indicate that
she was in great peril, and it can scarcely be
doubted that her preservation is due only to
the precautiOn exercised by her commander. 1t
has been stated that this was his first voyage
on that iphospitable coast. If so, a more unprO-
pitious season for his introduction to those
treacherous waters conld not have been chosen.
So much ice has not been encountered for many
years. and while the sea for hundreds of miles
is swarming with bergs, the weather has been
so thick that it was almost impossible to keep
clear of them. The experience of the Siberian's
passengers was terrifying. After the vessel had
been feeling her way for some time in dense
fog, it suddenly lifted showing her to be sur
rounded by sixty great bergs, contact with any
one of which would have been fatal.
Thenceforward progress could on ly be made
by fits and starts. The fog closed in again, and
presently a berg was discOge dead ahead and
only hundred feet distant. The engines had
to be reversed at full speed to avert collision,
and similar hairbreadth escapes occurred subse-
quently. The captain kept the bridge faith
fully all the time, according to the reports and
indeed it is clear enough that in such circum-
stances 1t would not have been safe for him to
leave the deck even ten minutes, while with the
weather so thick the keenest lookout might
have proved unavailing to prevent disaster.
The Siberian being safe, however, it remains to
be ascerained what steamer it was that the
Alice Carter SAW firing rockets and whisting,
and which vanished so suddenly and on minously
1t is evident that in a sea filed with ice and OBJ
scured by fog the chances of disaster were very
great, and it can hardly be hoped that all the
| vessels N the dangerous region at the time es-
capped. Unless it can be shown that Il captain
of the Alice Garter invented his story, there
fore, the ground for apprehension that some
steamer has gone down, possibly with all on
| board, still remains, aud can only be removed
! by accounting for all the craft of the kind
known to have been in the vicinity at OF about
| the time mentioned.
New-York tribune., 1886-06-03
THE PUBLIC DEBT.

The debt statement for June / shows the
large decrease of $S,S2S, $50 III the net debt
for the month, so that the payment of about
$4,000. 900 bonds during the month has not
yet been made up by the excess of receipts over
other expenditures. The reduction in per
cent bonds has been little over 81 900, 900,
and the exchange of refundng certificates for
4 per cents constitutes the only other alteration
in the amount of bonded debt. The amount of
debt on which interest has ceased has increased
about $l,200,000 meanwhile, and the increase
in amount of interest due is about 81, 300 900.
But for the decrease in amount of certificates
outstanding, therefore, the decrease in debt and
interest would have been about $4,000, 900.
The receipts from customs were large because
of the large imports, which cannot be corsd-
cred an entirely favorable circumstance in view
of the recent outgo of gold from the country.
Al TO the cash account, moreover, the state
ment is decidedly unfavorable. The Treasury
has reduced the amount of outstanding gold
certificates S4,595,20 during the month, but
the amount of gold held has been reduced
"a, 1855. 1893, so that the gold owned is only
$439, ,402 more than May !. But the stock OF
silver on hand has increased $2,514,7 1872, while