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Securities company Incorporated.

AIp>NY. July THE Securities Company Of
New York city. with n capital Of S2,OOn.OOO
WAS INCORPORATED to-day to deal in the obliga-
tons and stock OF the Equitable Securities
Company. an existing New York corporation.
The directors are John W FarIu"har OF Brlar
Gin Manor. W. +. Bollcs and W. T.. Dwight Of
New \ ork city. v: o. Jones, 81 Brooklyn anu
il u Gibson OF Montclair \. J. The fquita-
die Securities Company was INCORPORATED by
an act, Of the Legislature In lS'+. with carl;
tai Of s.? 100000, TO deal % the properly aud
Company OF Kansas City. $40. The incorpc-
rntors were A. b. Hepburn. George Coprel.
Charles Benjamin Wilkinson and w W. Miller.
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Capt. Goddard to Make 1t a Three-Cor.
nered Fight.

Capt T. Norton Goddard Of Gov Roosevelts
staff has entered the Republican fight In the
Twentieth Assembly district. and intends to
run ticket at the September primaries
in opposition to Lightning Jim Stewart
and Richard NJ Lush. Capt. Goddard's plan
is to sneak his ticket in and heat both
Mr.. Lush and Mr., Stewart while they are
is laying the foundation OF his political future
in the Fast Side Republican Club. which has
rooms at 2l7 East Thirty fourth street. He is
pies a $4,000 home at 2+3 East Thirty-fourth
street. The Civic Club Is interested IN better
dents OF the Twentieth Assembly district 1t
is not political organization. Capt. Goddard
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The funeral OF Robert Bonner will take place
at IL O'clock tins morning from the Fifth
Avenue Presbyterian Church. The Rev John
$. Macintosh Of Philadelphia will olciate and
will Ice assisted by Prof. George Macloskie Of
Princeton University. The palhearers will be
Justice Willard Bartlett. John McIlhenuy OF
PHILADELPHIA. James Ta"Ntt. W. A. Taylor. Dr.
John =. Munp. Robert Hall. eldest son OF
and DR., Samuel Hall. who was Mr. Bonnrr's
oldest friend. Dr Macintosh. who will uiiiriatn
n the services to-day isNce- President General
81 the Scotch sh society Of America. Of which
Mr., Bonner was President The ntrrment will
lie In the family plot at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Want TO SERVE WITH cor. RICE.
Members of tho Sixth Massachusetts Anx-
ious to 60 with Him to the Philippines.

Members OF tho Sixth MassnChuNetts AnK-
ious to Go with Him to the Philippines.
Boston. July 7.--Col Darling and the mem
beers OF tho Sixth Regiment that served with
Major Rice in Porto Rico are enthusiastic over
his appointment as Colonel Of n new regiment
and many OF them will volunteer for service
under him In the Philippines 1t Is probable
that many OF the companies will enlist out
right Company l.. the only colored company
OF the Massachusetts service. has already
announced its Willingness to enlist and
information has been received from the COM
panies in Worcester. Southbridge and Lowell
indicating that they intend to do so also. IL Is
expected that Col. Rice will select many Of his
officers from Massachusetts. At u meeting Of
the officers held to-day congratulations were
sent col. Rice with offers Of recruits whenever
he wants them. 1t Is believed that Col. Rice
could raise regiment Of POO men In Boston
alone in a very short time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-08
MURDER SUSPECTED.
Michael MCCarty Found Dead with His
Face in About Three Inches OF Water.

Michael MCCarty Found Dead with His
Face in About Three Inches of water.
YOUNGSTOWN. y. j.. July7.-It Is now believed
that Michael McCarty a barber. who was
found dead in the brook leading from Rose
wears factory in Water street at an early hour
this morning. was murdered, The post-mor-
tenn examination made this afternoon dis
closed n Jagged cut on the back OF the
head, made with some blunt instru-
mcnt. McCarty was, found by Theodore ben
mnn who reported the matter to Police Head
quarters Roundsmnn Henderson, found the
lody lying face downward in tho brook
RIGHT arm was stretched out in front.
the other bent around on the back
ana held the mans hat, The man could
NOT POSSIBLY have Iallen wher" his body lay.
lie was seen about O'Clock in company with
a man who is, under surveillance Me- aTiy
had travelled with minstrel companies as II
ri.
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Pull >rEIrHTA July William Keaton. who
on June q shot his wife fatally and wounded
two other women. for WHICH crimes he was
awaiting trial in MuyamcusnG prison. CONF
mittnd suictl" 10y hanging himself in his cell
early this morning. When ON last Tuesday his
wifi" died ia the Jewish hospital aud h" heard
Of il. he asked that he he allowed 10 see the
body. His request was denied. and since that
kcHtOn had been di-pirited
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STRANGER ALWAYS At HIS srDE.
The DeIusion That Finally Drove Frederick
4. Pearson to Suicide.

Frederick T. Pearson. who committed suicide
by inhalng gas on Thursday night at 2l2
Paramount avenue. Newark. was undoubtedly
deranged For months he had been depressed
by the idea that stranger was always at his
side. whether sitting. walking. or riding lie
lived with his aged mother and was in poor
health He conilded to her the illusion which
worried him. and talked about killing himself
to get rid of the incubus which was making his
life miserable.
His mother left him alone In the house on
r thursday evening and could not arouse him
when she returned. hut had to enter by back
window. and then discovered that piece Of
tubing was gone from the gas stove and an
odOr OF escaping gas was strong in the upper
hall She did not have courage to enter his
room, bur summoned neighbor. who found
Pearson lying dead on bed with the gas tube
in his mouth. He was 30 years old and un-
married,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-08

The Treacherous Rio Grande Has Shifted
Its Course Mt That Place.

AUSTIN. Tex. July THE United States
Army post at Fort Rnggold. situated in Stass
county. Tex was within a few rods OF the bank
Of the Rio Grande when the big rise in that
river came recently. The orratic river cut u
new channel slicing of u strip Of Mexico at
in the country distance OF over mile The
pumping station OF the post Is now useless and
The matter has been referred to the War de-
uaTtment. as the water supply is now rnm-
pIetely cut on The International Water
boundary Commission will investigate the
Mt that point
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-08
Operative Potters in Convention.

TRENTON. y. j.. July Tho ninth annual
convention Of the National Brotherhood Of on.
eratlv" iuttcrs met here to-day. Delegates
are her" from Fast Liverpool Steuhenvnlc
Toronto, Akron. East Palestine. Wheeling
Evansville and Peoria. The principal work
I"lor" the convention is the adjustment OF tn"
wig" scale. The leaders say thar they simply
desIr" uniform scale and have no Intention
~ ~, Dc handing general increase in wages
Inc convention will continue three days.
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horse drawing delivery wagon standing
in Thirty fourth street near Seventh avenue
took fright yesterday afternoon and ran over
to Eighth avenue. Turning up the avenue il
galloped through the throng OF nicycls's there.
knocking Joseph Dudley, IL years old. Of 32li
West FoTtieth street of his wheel and inJuring
his aim and leg. Policeman ORourke stopped
the runaway at Forty-nrst street
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-08
Wants Masons and Odd Fellows to Enter
the Hatfield Hunt.

WIIIIAMsoN, W. Va. July IA wcll-kmown
Mason and Odd Fellow to-day. in the LoCnn
Co",ty banner. published column articl" APP
pralinE to- brother lodge men t. take brother
hood "ugniyauc" Of Ia" killing OF II. f. Ellis
earth. saving " To them appeal for " - SEQ
that IA" highwnyman who Killed him bo
brOnght to justice
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-08
CYCLTST TURNS ON 4 DRYER.
Offered Advice RA to the Law and Was
Whipped, lie says Called In the Police.

Julius Kruger n contractor living at 2U3
East Nineteenth street, was locked up in ths
West Thirticth street police station last night
on a charg" Of assault preferred 10y Richard +.
Srhrck Of 2IG Fast Nineteenth street. Kru-
ger went driving on Fifth avenue yesterday in
q light roadster. lie was about to turn east
into TW-ntv.srcund street when Schpck
came along on his wheel Schirrk saws that
Kruger turned the corner without signalling,
grriug the safety ut another iicyclist who was
riding north on the avenue. When Scheck
struck him across IT." back with his whip.
The contractor denies the assault. and says
he gave I'll" pruIer signal when he was about
to turn the corner
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-08
President and Mrs. Rogers Take Up SIum
Work,

CHICAGO. July 7.-Presidcnt Henry Wade
Rogers OF Northwestern University and Mrs.
Rogers have together taken up practical work
in the slums of the city. They have left their
Evanston house and are living temporarily in
rooms Mt the University Settlement house 252
West Chicago avenue, They are making daily
visits among the tenoments Of the Sixteenth
ward. looking up rooms for those housed in
dingy and unsanitary quarters. and by personal
efforts are seeking to alleviate tho miserab BILE
conditions discovered in the district.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-08
Want Condemnation Commissioners Ape
nninteh.

The Commissioners Of the new East River
bridge from Grand street to Broadway applied
To- Justice BischofH ~ the supreme Court yes
tcriay for the appointment Of three commits
sIoners 10 condemn land for the approaches on
this side between TOmpkns street. East street
and Delaney slip. The Justc" granted tho
application and said lie would name the COM
misSiOneTs when the order Ii handed up.
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Pennsylvania Reserves to Go Out for
Practice.

PHILADELPHIA. July THE members of the
Pennsylvania naval reserve will leave here to-
morrow morning on the auxiliary cruiser
Prairie for the annual cruise and drill The
Pittsburg c,3RtingTent viii arrive here in the
mand OF Lieutenant Commander Gratley
There will he 100 reserves aboard. who will be
drawn from divisions 4 and Is OF this city ana
L OF Pittshurg After returning with the Penn
sylvania reserves the Prairie will go To- New
York To take the reserves from the Empire
State on trip.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-08
Thieves Make Lemonade and smoke Cigars
in IA House They Robbed.

NEwBuRG, July Thieves cntoted and
robbed the house Of c, g. Mnunitz at 80 Bay
view Terrace, Washington Heights. last night.
and, besides taking some JeweIry and money.
made lemonade in the dining room snd took
time to drink ia" greater part Of II, They also
family were in the hous" whl" tho thieves
were thus enjoying themselves.
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Found Drowned on Liberty Island.

The body OF n middle-aRed mnn was found
floating or Liberty Island yesterday and was
towed 10 Pier A ana removed 10 the Morgue
Late last night Anthony Meyer II South Cove.
Ralph. y years old. who was d clerk l24
Broadway.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-08
In Con,id.rinc the AdyisabiI,ty

Of Advertising. sonnet hing you may have done
heretofore. select such mediums as will give the
hest results without delay, A SUS reader decides
promptly and Is able to gay for what he requires
ada
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In Placing Your Advertising

For the season. be certain THE sUS on your list
The number OF leading summer resort advertisers
who use IHE SUS are IN themselves an Endorsement
of the value VI the payer as = profitable medium
Adv.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-08

The purchase OF the Kings County Elevated
road by August belmont. representing the Re-
organization Committee. now places the prop
erty under the control OF the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit Company. President KosSitrr said
that formal rosseSsion Of the elevated road
week. and thar there would probably be no
change in the traffic operations for some time
The present officers and employees will also he
confirmed.
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THE KINGS COUNTY ELET4TED.
Incorporated with n Capital OF 81, 800, 900
old Onicers to lie Retained.

ALBANY. July THE Kings County Ele-
waited Railroad Company. Il reorganization of
the Kings Count and Fulton Elevated Railway
Company Of Brooklyn. was incorporated this
afternoon 10y the Secretary Of State with Il
capital Of $500 900. Of which s.. 800. 900 is
preferred stock entitled to a non cumulative
dividend Of not more than . per cent. per
annum. and Sb.OO0.OOO common stock. The
directors OF the new company are L. Mora
DAWSON. Welton C. Percy. Charles II. Warner.
George $: bonner Walter +. Wood. Adolph
Frank and William j Cdhill OF Manhattan aud
John l.. Wells and Benedict Hamburger Of
Brook lyn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain .Plainfield, III. ,
makes the statement. that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for a month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told
her she was a hopeless victim of com
sumption and that no medicine could
cure her. Her druggist suggested DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump'
ton she bought bottle and to her de-
light found herself benefited from first
dose. She continued its use and after
taking six bottles, found herself sound
and well now does her own homework,
and is as we'll as she ever was. Free
trial bottles of this Great Discovery at
NJ. M. Lewis Drug Store. Only 90
cents and sl.00, every bottle guaran-
teed.
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SOUTHERN HISTORY ASSOCIATION
Third Annual Meeting Shows q Largely
Increased Membership.

The Southern History Association
has held its third annual meeting In
Washington city. The report showed
a membership of over 200 and wide
interest and revival in historical study
in a number of the Southern States
The following officers were chosen
for 1899 President, DR.. ]. L. M. Curry
agent Of the Peabody fund. Washington :;
Vice Presidents, Gen. M. O. Butler, OF
Washington Gen Marcus J Wright, Con-
federate agent of the War Department
John II. Proctor, President Of the OWL
Service Commission Mr. Thomas
Nelson Page, Prof. Woodrow Wilson.
Princeton, and Senator s. Pasco. OF
Florida members Of council. President
WI Wilson, former Postmaster General
Prof. X. p Battle, University OF North
Carolina; Col. Il A Brock. Richmond ;
Mr. 7. l. Cole, Washington Prof. X.
II. Dabney, University of Virginia ;
Prof, J r Ficklen. Tulane Univer-
sity New Orleans Prof. Charles Lee
Smith, Liberty, Mo Prof. W. G. Stubs,
New Orleans DR. Stephen. b. Weeks,
Bureau Of Education Mr. Thomas NJ.
owen, Oarrolltion. Ala, Prof. II
Schoenfeld, Columbian University 4;
Prof Lucian Johnston, Catholic Univers-
ity Mr.. Thomas II Clarke, law librar-
ian of Congress Mr.. Alexander Sum-
mers, Bureau Of Education President
George 7. Winston, University Of Texas ;
Secretary and Treasurer. Oolyer Meri-
wether, Washington.
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Schedule In Effect April 9, 1888.
rrsins Isave Washington. ID. q.


Trains leave Washington, ID. q.
Sol A. M.-Daily-for Danville, Charlotte
and way stations, connecting at Manassas
for Strasburg, and Harrisonburg daily and
at Lynchburg with the Norfolk and
Western daily for Roanoke and points
Southwest and with G. Il o. K. K. for Nat
ural Bridge daily, and Lexington daily. ex-
cept Sunday. ,
il:l5 A. M.-Daily-THR UNITED
STATES FAST MAIL carries Pullman
Sleepers New York and Washington TO
jacksonville, uniting at Salisbury with Pull
man Sleeper for Asheville and Hot Spring.
N. G. Knoxville, Chattanooga and memphis
Tenn. and at Charlotte with Pull
man Sleeper for Augusta Pullman
Sleeper New York to New Orleans, connect
log at Charlotte with sleeper for Birmingham
Solid train Washington 10 New Orleans
without change. Southern Railway Dining
cars between Washing ton and Charlotte.
Sunset Personally Conducted Tourist k1-
cursion. Through Sleeper on this train
every Wednesday and Saturday to Ban
Francisco without change. Leave Rich
mond at 1901 P. M.
4:01 P. M.-Local for Strasburg and Har-
risonbure daily except Sunday.
4.3O p. N. daily, local for Charlottesville.
COOP. NJ. daily, New York and Florida
Express, Pullman Buffet Sleeping Ca 5,
New York and Washington to Tampa, via
Savannah and Jacksonville, and to Augusta
via Columbia with connection for
Aiken.
go p. NJ. daily, Washington and
Chattanooga Limited, via Lyrchburg, with
seepers. New York and Washington to
Memphis and New Orleans through Bristol.
1915 Pm; daily, mMA5Hl Ing "A AsD
SOUTH w E9TERN, VESTIBULED
LIMITED"
composei OF Pullman Vestibuled Sleep
ers. Dining Cars and Day Coaches, Pnl
man Sleepers, New 70 to Nashville,
Tenn, via Asheville hnoxville ana Shst
t.notga: New York to Memphis, via Birm-
ingbam New York to New Orleans, via At
Ia5ta and Montgomery. Vestibuled Day
Coach. Washington to Atlanta. Southern
Railway Dining Ger, Greensboro TO Mont
Leaves Richm ond II 7. NJ.
Trains on the Narrow uauge reach Orange
daily at l0:40 A. NJ
Trains on the Southern Railway pas
Orange DAILY as follows:
SOUTH BOUND
lilo A. NJ. $40 M. $40 A. NJ.
For rates. map folders and Sleeping Gar
Space apply to L.. B. BROWN,
General AgeLt
7O5 18th st. N. w.
WASHINGTON, .. O.
FRANK 8. CANNON, Bird Vice Pres and
General Manager.
]. NJ. CULP, W: a. Turk,
Traffic Manager. Gen'l Passenger Agent,
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Storv of a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George ID. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich. tells how such q
slave was made free. He says; " My
wife has been so helpless for five years
that she could not turn over in bed
alone After using two bottles Of Elec-
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully i'm
proved and able to do her own work. "
This supreme remedy for female dis
eases quickly cures nervousness, sleep
lessness. melancholy. headache, back
ache. fa!nting and dizzy spells. This
miracle working medicine is godsend
TO weak. sickly, run down people
Every bottle guaranteed. Only 90
cents. Sold by NJ. NJ. Lewis, Drug
piet
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ESSEX
Psrs nal Notes From Tappahann0Gk'

Correspondence of The Free Lance
Tappahannock. Va, April 90 1879
Monday was court day here. but there
was not very large crowd in attend
ance.
Mr.. and Mrs W. d. Carter and chill
dren returned on Friday from Missis-
sippi We are glad to welcome Sally
and Ellerbe home, as they have been
away attending school since last fall.
Miss Ellen Walker, of King and
Queen, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. A. +.
Bagby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson Eubapk were in
town on Monday.
Mrs. ]. 7. Robins and little girl are
visiting IN Washington.
Miss Roane Bray was visiting Miss
Ida Bray on Monday.
Hon. ". A. Jones was in town on
Monday.
Miss Alice Belle Moncure is visiting
her sister. Mrs. W. J Morton.
Mr.. George l.. Meanley, whohas been
in Richmond for some time, was visit
ing his family here a few days ago.
Mr.. J. W. Faulconer returned on Sat
urday from a business trip to Balti'
more.
Miss Sallie Henley spent severed days
this week with her brother. Mr.. j. l..
Henley, Of this place.
Judges John G. Dew and A Brown
Evans were in town on Monday attend
ing court.
Little Harry Gary. son of Mr.. r. b.
Gary, had the misfortune to cut his
foot badly last week.
Mr.. O. B. Jones. Commonwealth
attorney of King and Queen. was IL
town on Monday. Neritas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
lust what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price 20
cents per package. For sale by NJ. M.
Lewis.
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The WSsDs Steamboat Co.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT. 1899
BALTIMORE, FREDERICKSBURG AM
RAppA RIVER ROUTE.

BALTIMORE, FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROUTE.
On and after Friday. March 10th; steamers
Richmond, Westmoreland and Essex will
leave Pier 2, Light street, Baltimore, every
Tuesday and Friday at 4:3O p. m, Tor Fred
ericksburg and all wharyes on the river.
Returning, will leave Fredericksburg at 21
., m. tide permittingl Monday and Thurs.
day, Leedstown at 400 a. m, Tuesday and
Friday for Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore Wednesday, at i:3O p. m,
for MAYORS and all wharyef below. except
Bay Port Returning will leave MAYORS at
800 a. M, on Thursday for Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore at 400 p. m, Thursday, for
Tappahannock and all wharyes below, except
Bay Port, Millenbeck and Merry Point Re
turning will leave Tappahannock at q. m.
Monday. for Baltimore
NORFOLK ROUTE.
Will leave Tappahannock for Norfolk at Il
m (noon) Friday stopping at ali landings.
Will leave Norfolk at p. m. Saturday for
Tappahannock, calling at all landings.
No freight received for outgoing steamers
after 4 D. m, on sailing DAYS.
tomac' Fredericksburg, & Piedmont &. &.
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.
Reginninr Tuesday, December 9th,
steamer Potomac will leave pier !. Light
Street Baltimore. at 5p. m. Tuesday and
-
Milier's Bronze s, Bacon's, g rason's, Lewlsetta,
Rnndicks. Cowart's, Walnut Point, Coan, X in
sale, Mundy's Point, Lodge. Adams, PIney
Point, Abell's, Leouard.own, Coburns. HOW
ard's and Stones. On Tuesday only for Ian
caster. Bushwood, Riverside, Liverpool Point
S;lymont, Alexandria and Washington;
Returning, will leave 7th Street wharf.
washington, at 1 p. nj. Tnursdsy, csI.l ns
leaving Leonardtown a. m. Monday,
and Friday. Kinsale, II m, MIXERS
1 D. m, Grason's at p. m, Bacon's at p. m,
arriving In Baltimore early TUESDAY
and Saturday mornings.
Freight received daily at Pier Q, Light
HENRY WILLIAMS. Agent,
at Baltimore, Nd
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents,
at Washington. ID. O
KEY COMPTON, Agent,
at Norfolk, Va
W. d. SCOTT, Agent,
a Erndarlok al,1ar "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-04-22

lie the following note addressed TO MIN
by his excellency, Count Cassini, the
Russian ambassador;
Russian Embassy,
Washington. D c.. April II.
Mr. Secretary of State; Since the
publication of the circular Of the 18th
of August of last year, which his ex-
cellency, Count Mourayieff, addressed
to the representatives of the foreign
powers accredited at st. Petersburg,
numerous evidences Of grateful recog-
milton have come from the United
States to his majesty, the Emperor, my
august master, in the form of addresses,
letters and kilograms.
His majesty, the Emperor, is pleas
ed to see in the unanimity Of the senti-
ments which attend the courteous nc.
quiescence Of all the governments in
taking part in the conference Of The
Hague, an additional pledge for the
success of efforts tending to cause the
growth Of the fruitful principle OF uni
versal peace in the mind and in the
public life of all nations.
Deeply affected by the expressions
which have reached him from the Uni
ted States, aud which prove how COM
pletely the ideas of peace founded upon
the development of the moral and mate
rial wen-being of the peoples, find
warm response in this great country,
his majesty, the Emperor. has deigned
to charge me to convey his most sincere
thanks to all those who have sent his
imperial majesty the expression of their
sentiments with regard to so highly
humanitarian an achievement
I'm fastening to fulfill this order Of
my august master / beg your excellency
to be pleased to accept the assurante Of
my highest consideration.
&c. Cassini. -
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FOR OF aer information, sddress
JNO. d. POTTs,
A q. p. A.. Richmond Va.