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Foreign A?Talis IJONDON, Jane 15.-Tho meeting at Geneva was postponed until a late hoar this afternoon, on aooount of the non arrival of an arbitrator. A Geneva spe? cial says one of the commissioners has I'ast stated that nothing is at present mown as to what answer the arbitrators will give to tho English demand for an adjournment. It is probable that an op? portunity will be given to state the mat? ter of difference before the arbitrators. Neither Bide now apprehend a failure. GENEVA, June 15.-Nearly all the gen? tlemen connected with the board of arbi? tration under the treaty of Washington have arrived here. It is believed thc board will adjourn immediately after thc meeting; bat if an agreement to adjourn cannot be reaoh?d, and the meeting ie prolonged, the session will undoubtedly be secret. 8 P. M.-The arbitration met at noon all present. Some doouments were sub' mitted, when they adjourned to Monday, Nothing important transpired. LONDON, June 15.-Mr. Booth, mana ger of the Lyceum Theatre, is dead; h< was a kinsman of Edwin Booth. MADRID, Jane 15.-The new Ministei of the colonies has telegraphed the Gap tain-General of Ouba to be firm in bit resolution to uphold the integrity of th? empire and obastise the enemiesgftf th? pacification of Ouba in all parts ol thi ieland. American Blatter?. Nsw YORE, Jane 15.-The tornad< Sesterday oreated great damage. Man; art here and in Brooklyn. Severa trees in the squares and Central Par! were torn up by a tornado this after noon. Several small vessels in the har bor lost spars and had their sails torn. A vigilance committee hos been formet in Weutern Now York to punish inoen diaries. Early this morning, informatioi reaahed police headquarters that th strikers were massing in the nineteentl and twenty-first precincts, where are th large cabinet and piano factories. Su perintendent Kelso ordered tb? reserve of the neighboring precincts to marci to the threatened districts, and to proteo person and properity at every hazard and then went himself to the nineteentl preoinot, whiie Inspector D?kes went t the twenty-first. Steinway's factory wa besieged by SOO men os early as o'clock, bat the police drove them on A large crowd of strikers soon nf toi wards gathered in front of a cabine factory in 42d street, near 3d avenue A sergeant of police and a patrolma were stationed there, and kept tb strikers nt - bay, until the arrival of detachment of police, who were oblige to uso their dubs freely to disperse th strikers. 8 P. M.-John Faharnbaok, of Olevc laud, Ohio, President of the Intern! tional Association of Machinists an Blacksmiths, addressed his craftsmen i the German Assembly Booms, this mon ing. He counselled moderation and al stinenoe from liquors. If the author ties established a system of organize terrorism, the workingmen will not t responsible for the consequences. Tl men would commit no outrage; thc were in favor of the acts of the OOH xnune of Paris being committed in th ?tty. The German Miljtary Music Gorps, the Berlin Garde Grenadier Regimen whioh arrived in the steamer Rhein tb morning, was received with all possib enthusiasm and cordiality by the Ge mans of this city and Hoboken. The excitement continues in the nie teenth and twenty-first precincts. Tl strikers are marohing through .tl streets, calling apon the men at work join their ranks, and in some oases foi ing oomplianoe with their demanc The police, in strong force, have char of the workshops, and Saperintende Kelso has made his headquarters at Stei way's factory, in 52d street. Inspeol D?kes has command of the reservi Capt. Irving and others of the deteoti force are moving among the strike All available policemen are now on du Senators Wilson, of Massaohuset and Trumball and Rice, are reported the World as visitors to the Liberal I publican headquarters, yesterday. During the storm in Brooklyn thi persons wore killed. At Winfield, Lo Island, the bell-tower fell on a train oars, demolishing a portion of the tra none of tho passengers vero injured. Jersey Oity, the grain store-house of < Pennsylvania Central Railroad \ blown down, causing a loss of eev% thousand dollars. It is reported that the amount i n vol' in the suit against Jay Gould, broni by the Attorney-General, is $60,000,0 ST. LOUIS, Jane 15.-The Libe State Committee has decided that meeting vf the State Convention be pi poned until after the Baltimore Oonv tion. Schurz and Brown were prese Both advised a conciliatory course wards the Demoorats. NORWICH, CONN., June 15.-A h storm passed over Connecticut afternoon, covering a belt of twe miles wide, greatly damaging vegetat LOWELL, Jane 15. - Thc newly pointed members of the Executive C mit tee of the Young Men's Christian sooiation are all New Yorkers. LOWELL, June 15.-San Francisco been selected for the next meetin the Young Men's Christian Associai The Committee on Resolutions mai report. The first resolution, prono ing the total abstinence test for n borship, and the second declaring nee of tobaoco inconsistent with highest type of Christianity. The i lotions will be discussed this aftern The rales were suspended and a dele read the resolution, whioh caused commotion yesterday, relative to Bible in public sohools, and pied the efforts of the association to ph in every Oatholio family. BOSTON, Jane 15.-The Oonventii the Fifth Congressional District eli delegates to Baltimore without instruc? tions. SAN FBANCISCO, June 15.-R. B. Swain, late superintendent of the mint, is dead; an over-dose of laudanum was the oause. CINCINNATI, Jane 14.-The testimony in the plank road distillery oase, involv? ing claims on the part of the Govern? ment for $13,000, closed to-day. Judge Mathews, in behalf of the Government, withdrew the charges against two of the {defendants-J. W. Gaff and Peter Schwab. It was shown in testimony that Gaff, since the first internal revenue law went into operation, has paid the J Government over $2,000,000 taxes. ALBANY, N. Y.. June 15.-1,300 ma ] ch i niste, carpenters and painters struck for eight hours. Train bande, Bwitoh tenders and trackmen wore induced to join the strike. It is said the strike will extead along the Fort Erie Road, and it j is thought it will reach the Boston and Albany shops. MOGBBQOB, IOWA, June 15.-Tho raft boat "D. A. McDonald," exploded her boiler. Estimated loss of lifo from 29 to 35. WASHINGTON, Juno 15.-Internal reve? nue receipts to-day $427,549.97; receipts during the presont fiscal year have been j $125,340,770.54-a larger sum already than was estimated-tho estimate being only $125,000,000. It is probable that at least 5,000,000 more will bo received thia month, as the daily returns now are quite large. Probabilities-Falling barometer, with Easterly to Southerly winds, and cloudy and possibly threatening weather, for the North-west, and extend Eastward over the upper lake region; clear and partially cloudy weather for the South? ern States, with light to fresh winds; and for the middle and New England States, with light to fresh Westerly winds-the latter backing to Southerly over the lower lake region. MONTGOMERY, ALA., June 15.-In the United States District Court to-day, Judge Busteed confirmed the sale of the Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad, and issued an order to the assignees in bank? ruptcy to deliver the road to the State authorities. CITY; OF MEXICO, June 7, VIA HAVANA. Congress has adjourned, after passing the tariff bill and a bill granting ample facilities to the President. Peace pre? vails in a majority of the States. Dis? turbances continue in Jalisco, San Louis Potosi, the Sierra Puebla, aud Northern provinces. Rumors of cabinet changes are unfounded. Funeral Invitation. The frionds and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. P. BROWN are respectfully invited to attend the fuooral of their infant daughter, FLORA, at h alf-past 9 o'clock. THIS MORN? ING, from their reoidence below tho State House. A Child's Nurse Wanted. APPLY at the Columbia Hotel. Good re? commendation? required. June 1G 1 Notice. AMEETING of the Boaad or Health will I be held in the City Council Chamber I TU-MORROW (Monday) AFTERNOON, at 6 | o'olock. Tho rules against defaulting mem? bers will be strictly enforced. By order of the Chairman. THOS. P. WALKER, Clerk pro tem. June 16_1 Good Things. BREAKFAST BACON, PIGS' FEET BOUSED, SMOKED BEEF, BUFFALO TONGUES, OHOIOE GOSHEN BUTTER. AU fresh and for ?le lew fer cash by Jane 18 _HOPE A GYLE8. REPORT OF THE CONDITION CAROLINA NATIONAL BANK OF COLUMBIA, B. C., AT Columbia, in the State of South Caroli? na, at the close of business on the lum DAY OF JUNE, 1872: BESOUaOES. Loans and discounts. $633,795 15 Overdrafts. 3,630 60 United 0 tatas bonds to secure cir? culation. 300,000 00 Stocks, bonds and mortgages_ 33,904 26 Due from Redeeming and Reserve Agenta. 27,656 31 , Due from National Banks. 743 52 Duo from State Banks and Branches. 1,825 70 Banking House. 22,000 00 Furniture and fixtures. 2,654 60 Current expenses. 928 70 Taxes paid. 7,345 30 Premiums paid. 27,473 75 Chocks and oash items.. $73 55 Bids of National Banks. 3,872 00 Fractional ourrenoy.4,441 63 Spscie. 2,547 64 Legal tender notes.76,989 00 - 87,023 82 $1,049.681 51 LIABILITIES. Capital stock. $300.000 00 Surplus fund. 10,000 00 Profit and loss. 29,003 87 Individual deposits. 419,442 33 Doe to National Banks. 5,864 62 I Due to State Banks and Branches 651 72 I Notes and bills re-discount od_ 10,968 97 Bills payable. 8,760 ' 1 $1,049,681 51 I, W. B. Gulick, Oaahier of the "Carolina National Bank of Columbia, South Carolina," do solemnly swear that tho above statement ie true, to the beet of my knowledge and be? lief. W. B. GULICK, Cashier. STAT* OF SOUTH GASOLINA, ) COUNTY or Ki cn LAND. J Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 15th day of June, 1872. JOHN O. B. SMITH. Notary Public. Correct. Attest: L. D. CHILDS, JOHN 8. WILEY, J. W. PAUKER, Directors. June 16 1 ?y Union copy ono timo. Columbia Lodge, No. 108, A. F, M. Jk THE Regular Communication of ?f\~ this Lodgo will be hold in Masonic \ JK Hall on MONDAY, 17th inBt., at 8 / \ o'clook. By order of tho W. M. Juno 15 2_L. PARR, Seorotary. North Carolina Hay. BALES good N. O'. HAY, for sale low, by HOPE A GYLES. 75 Financial and Commercial? NEW YOEE. Jone 15-Noon. - States doll. Money easy, at 5. Gold steady, at 13%. Exchange-long 9%; short 10>ff. Governments dull and heavy. State bonds dull and steady. Cotton steady; sales 4,827 bales-uplands 26)?; Orleans 26%. Flour steady. Wheat doll and unchanged. Corn quiet. Pork dull-mess rj.37@13.40. Lard quiet steam 9%@91-16. Freights quiet. 7 P. M.-The bank statement shows loans have inoreased $1,625,000; specie decreased 375,000; legal tenders increased 750,000; deposits increased 1,625,000. Cotton active and in good export de? mand; sales 1,827 bales-middling up? lands 26%. Floor dull and heavy-com? mon to fair extra 7.80(a) 10.20; good to choice 10.25(o)13.00. Wheat doll and heavy, at 2@3o. lower-winter rod and amber Western 1.92J? @ 1.93. Corn fairly active, oloBing heavy. Pork quiet [ and steady. Lard dull, at 8%@9}?. Freights quiet. Money easy, at 5(3)6, with exceptions at 4. Sterling dull. Gold 13% (3) 14. Governments closed I steady. New South Carolinas somewhat better; others dull. Sales of cotton for future delivery to-day 8,200 bales, as fol? lows: Jane 25; July 25%, 25%; August 25%, 26; September 23%; October 2015-16, 21; November 20; December 19%. The eotton acreage for the present fear iii 8,500,000, or about the same as sst year. It is estimated that ander the ! most favorable circumstances the orop cannot exceed that of last year's. The arop at present is in good condition, but backward, and likely to mature later, except in Texas. BALTIMORE, June 15.-Cotton quiet middlim? 26; receipts 97 bales; sales 105; stook 1,183. Flour weak. Wheat firm. Corn-white inactive, ut 82%; yellow firm, at 69. Provisions quiet and un? changed. Whiskey 91. BOSTON, June 15.-Cotton dull-mid? dling 26; receipts 74 bales; Bales 200; stook 10,000. ?T. Louis, June 15.-Flour quiet, weak and unohanged. Corn dull and unohanged-No. 2 mixed and yellow 44%?45. Whiskey unchanged, at 88. Pork quiet, at 12.00. Bacon firm-sides 1H@iKl order lots ??o. higher. Lard dull, ut tiifc'. CINCINNATI, June 15.-Flour quiet and unchanged-family 8.50(5)8.75. Corn steady, at 51 (a) 52. MOBB pork un? changed, quiet and but little done, at -12.25 for regular city packed offered; 14.62>? asked. Bacon demand light and holders firm-shoulders 5@5%; clear rib sides 7%; olear sides, 7% asked. Tobaaco demand good, at full prices; Bales 191 hogsheads. Whiskey dull and lower, at 83. CHARLESTON, Jnne 15.-Cotton dull-| middling 25; reoeipts 176 bales; stock 9,041. AUGUSTA, Juno 15.-Cotton dull and nothing doing-middling 24; receipts 27 bales; sales 29. GALVESTON, June 15.-Cotton nominal < -good ordinary 20%; exports 239 bales; stock 3,993. 1 SAVANNAH, June 15.-Cotton quiet land nothing doing-middling 24; re? ceipts 121 bales; exports 465; sales 55; I stock 4,239. I NORFOLK, Jane 15.-Cotton doll- I low middling 24; receipts 400 bales ; exports 425; stook 2.237. MOBILE, June 15.-Cotton quiet middling 24%; reoeipts 12 bales; sales 100; stook 3,170. NEW ORLEANS, Jnne 15.-Cotton ex tremely dull and nominal-middling 25; j receipts 142 bales; sales 900; stock1 36,874. WILMINGTON, June 15.-Cotton qaiet -middliog 25; sales 74 bales; stock 1,371. LONDON, Jnne 15-Noon.-Consols 92%. Bonds 91. Weather favorable. FRANKFORT, Jane 15.-Bonds 96%. LIVERPOOL, Jane 15-3 P. M.-Cotton opened qaiet and steady and dosed un? changed-uplands 11%(?)11%; Orleans 11%. Shipments from Bombay to the 14th, since last report, 88,000 bales. REPORT OF THE CONDITION CENTRAL NATIONAL BANE, AT Columbia, in the State of South Caro? lina, at clone of buslnoss, Juno 10,1872: BBBOUAOEB. Loans and Discounts.1333,034 05 United States Bonds to secure circulation. 150,000 00 Other Stocks, Bonds and Mort? gages. 100 00 Due from Redeeming and Beserve Agents. 35,348 26 Due from National Banks. 5,384 23 Due from Stato Banka and Bankers 2,761 86 Real Estate. 11,276 50 Furniture and Fixtures. 3,163 G4 > Current Expenses, including Sala? ries. 4.850 40 Taxes paid. 3,485 50 j Premiums. 18,138 03 Cash It oms, including Stamps. 758 01 Billa of National Banka. 92,620 00 Fractional Currency, in? cluding Niokles. 3,720 29 Bpeole. 192 GO Legal Tender Notes.... 45,175 00- 71,475 50 I $639,758 03 LIABILITIES. I Capital Stock paid in.$150 OOO 00 ! j Surplus Fund. 6,000 00 ] Prout and LOBB, (not including ac? crued interest on United States Bonds). 23.320 051 National Bank Circulation out? standing. 135,000 00 Individual Deposits. 319,958 13 Due to National Banks. 5,479 85 Notes and Billa re-discounted. 30,000 00 bills Payable. 20,000 00 $089,758 03 I STATE OF 80UTH CAROLINA, I CouNTr OF RICHLAND. J * I, A. O. Bronizor, Cashier of the Central National Bank, of Columbia, do solemnly swear that the above etatomont is true, to boBt of my knowledgo and belief. A. ?. BBENIZER, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 15th day of juno, 1872. C. N. O. BUTT, Notary Public. Correct-Attest: JOHN B. PALMER,) R. D. SENN. V Directors. W. B. STANLEY, J Juno 16 Ills Own Detective. Count d'O-waa one of the gay eons of Paris. He originally poaseased a large fortune; but dissolute habits-the vortox of wealth and title-had expended the better part of a prinoely independ? ence. He was famous as the wildest, the most daring, and yet most generous of profligates. However, repeated losses at ecarte had somewhat drained his purse. Unlike the better part of the licentious, he had the wisdom to dispense with many follies; yet he still kept up a small whit of dissipation among a few boon companions, the choicest of whom was the Marquis D-. However, a few days before our tale commences, a rich relation dying, left him a considerable sum of money, and once more ho was re? instated in his pleasures, while his boon companions, like vultures scenting theil prey, began flocking round his open purse. One evening, Count d'O and the Marquis D-were Bitting in n richly-adorned apartment belonging tc ' the former, when the conversation turned upon bis late good fortune. The Mar? quis D-- listened to the Count's re marks with a seeming nonchalance. H< was whiffing a finely-scented oigar, anc deeply employed in tue philosophy ol smoke. He was a tall, exaotly baili man, and a thorough gentleman in man uers and conversation, yot there wa: something in the glitter of a calm dari eye, something in the proudly ourlet smile, which spoke of the man of emcr freney and talent. He was dissolute had squandered a fortune; but was mon renowned for bis skill in dueling, quie recklessness, than a debauchee. "Yes, the old buck did it well, and - sacre.'-deserves my thauks. 1 muan' be an utter villain. Bather wild; but would not caro for tout le monde to cal me mauvais. Le diable! even he is no an utter rake," and the Count threw him sell at length on his beautiful sofa while his countenance beamed agenerou good humor. "Yes, most decidedly; but you are nc going to be a confirmed grandam?" an the Marquis laughed slightly. It was clear laugh, but pregnant with sneei which the Count oould not bear. Springiug up from the sofa, rather ic dignant, and seating himself on a cbaii "A grandaml There yon cut and bac again. My dear fellow, I was reasonable surely, not to ruin myself; but I've som< thing now." "Are you certain, monsieur?" said th Marquis; and he smiled very foolishly almost pityingly. "Do you mean to doubt it?" cried tL Count, iu astonishment. "Well-dreams are dreams, but-sui stance is substance," drawled the Ma quia. "Well, then, there's substance," 6a the Count, producing from his pocke book a 50,000 franc note A basilisk could not have darted keener, more fascinating look than tl Marquis at the note. Ic vanished-tl dream was momentary. "Ahl now you are a prince, indee Well, come, that's better than I expe< cd," exclaimed the Marquis, with gen rous ardor. "Yes, don't you imagino 'tis a dreai That's one, and I've more of tho litt fairies," the Count said with gre satisfaction, replacing it in his pock? book, along-side of what seemed to another one. The conversation thus went on. but keen observer might have noticed tl the Marquis now and then overstepp the bounds of his nonchalance. In fa he became unusually pleasing and char ing in his talk. Oigar after oigar v smoked, glass after glass emptied, a the Oonnt grew moro open and uoii the Marquis more fascinating and spat ling-a continuous stream of quiet complishod question and answer. 1 Count was delighted, and praised I Marquis for a talent which he knew 1 fore was radiant with charms. WI D-had wrought d'O- np to i fire o? enthusiasm, he adroitly asl him to play ecarte. He aocepted, o they sat down to play. The winnii were nearly equal, Count d'O-hav; the advantage. Hour after hour st by, and the lonely hour of mid ni saw those two men earnestly playi but with what different thoughts! Next morning, the Marquis, dres in the most brilliant manner, came ther hurriedly to the Count's ho When he entered tho room, he expr?s surprise to seo the Count speaking rut anxiously with a gendarme. The Co was angry and restless. The Marq after a good staro at tho officer, tur to the Count, saying: "Excuse me, ni sieur, but I'm sorry to disturb you, really you must put it down to my in tience. I have called for you to ace pany me to the reception of the Hus Prince. They say it will be brilli and the Emperor expeots a first c lo veo," and the Marquis looked the i unconcerned and happiest of mon. Count was regarding him with almo rude fixedness. Tho Marquis retui it, without the least show of ange jealousy. The Count turned away, muttoi "No, it cannot bel" "Can I have your answer, moosie continued tho Marquis. "Really, my dear Marquis, you i excuse me," said the Count. "Monsieur, I hope you will not sider me impertinent, bnt-" conti: the Marqnis, with a bland smile. "Pardon, Marquis, but a misfor has happened." "Ahl monsieur, hasten to toll said the Marqnis, with an air of sy; thy. "Well, then, I have boen rot Robbed," continued tho Count, w fiercer voice, "by some villain devil I Basely robbed-and but uightl" "Robbed!" echoed the Marquis. "Do yon know the thief?" the C said, Qercoly peering in his face. "Mel how should I, dear Coi said the Marquis, not taking the ness of tho Count's manner. "Nol" mattered the Count, turning away. "I hope it ia no great loss!" ohimed the Marquis. "No great lose!" thundered thoCouut. ..Is 100,000 francs nothing?" "Good heavensl what's that-what do yon say-what?" "Yes, Marquis, 100,000 francs. I know they've been stolen. Villain I hell-born rasoal, whoever ho bo!" shouted the Count, striding irregularly over the apartment. .'Why, you thunder-strike me!" said tho Marquis, dropping into a seat. "Officer, away, and obey my orders!" said the Count, authoritatively. The deteotive bowed and retired, cast? ing a suspicious look at the Marquis, who was sitting "thunder-struck," os he said, in the chair. "Now, Marquis, do you know any? thing about this?" said the Count, stand? ing with his arms folded. "Mel" and the Marquis sprang from his chair, while indignation flashed from his eye. "Count, what do you mean? That is the second time you've asked me that." "YOB, it is," and the Count looked narrowly at the Marquis. "Good heavensl-Why, Count, surely -My dear sir, you've got a better re? spect for me-than-than to imagine tbat I would-" cried the Marquis, in creduloosly. "Steal 100,000 francs," coolly said the Count. The Marquis gave him a dignified, haughty look, and casting his body Into a martial attitude-"Sir Count, you throw opprobiumon my name-for what reason T know not; but there are certain justifications to be made in such capos, and I hope you will give me those same said satisfactions." With thia he caught up his hat and stick and was stalking from the room, when the Count threw himself in his path. "Forgive me, Marquis-forgive me! vegation has angered me-I know not what I do; and really, I am sorry I Baie so to you; but-but-passion overcame me," said the generous Count. "Sir, allow mo to pass. To-morrov your anger may be quenched, and yoi will know bow to treat a friend." The Marquis opened the door ant went out. The Count was really sorr to cast aspersions on his friend, but he he The nows spread rapidly througl Paris that Count d'O-had been rob bed of two bank notes of 50,000 franc each. Like all stories floating aboa largo cities, they grow into t?rrido di meuHiouB; certain sundry adjectives an facts are affixed by the glowing eic qneuce of a narrator, and before th next night bad fallen over the city it wa the topic of conversation. Who th daring thief had been of course puzzlei all, when even the police, with all thei aotive agency, were baffled. Of cours the notes would be of no advantage t the delinquent, for the banks had re ceivod sufficient preliminary warning If he had dared to show them at th counter, there would have been but to many hands to seize him. Those who were suspected first bi longed to tho Count's hotel, but searcl threat, bribe, produced not a vestige < a note. The Count, in his fierce ange vowed death to the villain who had dare to rob him of his legaoy; for no lo grieves tho spirit so as that which wi already in our grasp-that whioh wo ht tasted with exaltation. Again and agai the prefeot of police had a private inte view with the Count. "Who was the lost person with yt on that unfortunate night?" said the pr feet. "Tho Marquis D-. But-" repli? the Connt. "Ah!" echoed tho cunningest of me "You start! What ?B it?" interrogad the Count. "Is he rich-well off?" "No, he's rather dowu." Tho prefect took his hat. "Go< morning, monsieur." "Sir-sir-what are you going todo "A little business. Au revoir, Mo sienr le Count. "Mind you do not-sta;-stay!" But the deteotive was gone. 1 thought he had seized the silken cl which led from the labyrinths of Min? Alas! he was no Thesens. When the Marquis D-came hoi at night, he was seized and search) Nothing was found on bim. To I oaths and curses he uttered, the pref only replied: "Excuse me, moosie but law is imperative." "You villain! I'll see the Empe about this. Have I to be ruthie* handled-cuffed-gagged-" In short, the Marquis displayed astonishing amount of indignation f words. His house was probed and ranead with that particular care and acuter ' whioh Parisian detectives exhibit in a remarkable degree. They searched walls and floors. They entered cabin esc re toi res and drawers; they pro! beds and ohairs; they examined fm ture with the microscope; in fact, complete was thoir art, that noth could escapo their extreme care, even a line. But ?ll to no avail, Marquis had thus proved himself gr When they had all departed, the IN quis restored his equanimity of cou nance, and, smiling, oast his eyes upc large retriever dog, of glossy black n of raven beauty. "Come, Fidole!-oome, good dog!' The dog came up wagging his looking very wise; a braes chain round his neck, to whioh bung a I lock; or scorned one. His master opt this look, and smiled again in his ii cal manner. Next morning, the Marquis migh seen going to the Count s hotel, there was unger on his face. Non physiognomy was Baited to that ex] sion. It was easier for him to a passion than pleasure. The stern 1 of his countenance reposed well in i auger; they appeared distorted when he assumed masked laughter, and the lacqueys at the door bowed before that keen eye and commanding presenoe, and acknowledged that he was a magnificent noble. Servants are in awe of those who display a calm fixedness of haughtiness instead of a smoky fume. "Good-morning, Marquis. I hope-" said the Count, generously holding out his hand. "Sir, preservo the purity of your hand, for you are going to tonoh one convioted of felony-one condemned by his friend-one whose house is made the sport of police I" exolaimed the Marquis, in bis most sarcastic manner. "You don't mean to say that shouted the astonished Count. "Sir Connt, don't add a lie to my catalogue of crimes," said the Marquis, bowing. "Come-ootne-Marquis, let us drop this! It is all a blunder-a confounded mistake." "I am muoh obliged to hear so; but how about my honor?" "Oh, wait till we oatoh the villain; then we shall be all right." "Till then, I am a felon." "Come, dsar Marquis, drop that sar? casm. Let us have a little friendly talk -as before this devilish business oom menoed; let ns see how we have to get baok this money. I know you're a sharp fellow; let me hear what you have to say about it." "Willingly." Hereupon they sat down, rolled their - chairs near thu fire, lighted their segare, and began to think and talk. There is something in the Virginia weed which scorns to stimulate thonght and bind friendship, for, to all appearance, these two sketched ont keen plans of detection, and were the very best friends possible. The.conversation lasted a longtime, at the end of whioh the Marquis rose, ex? tremely thoughtful, and bade the Oount a most sweet good-night. As he was driving home he buried his head in his hands, thinking over what the Count had told him-that d?tectives were abroad, the bank was on the alert, that the bills were useless to the thief, and that a reward had been offered to be paid by the Coont's banker. A few days after, as the Marquis was walking near this particular bank, he ac? cidentally met the banker. "Well, sir, anything more about that affair of Count d'O-'s?" asked the Marquis. "No, sir; it is quite a mystery. But the thief appears to be a foolish fellow, for the robbery can bring him no re? turn." "Indeed! a-a-foolish fellow." "Yes, he must be, for-" "What is the reward yon offer?" "10,000 francs." "Well, now, I ebonldn't care to get that," said the Marquis, laughingly. "Oh, a pretty good som-pretty large." "Well, I'll think seriously about it I'll try. The affair seems to be difficult because of its simplicity. I doubt we are baffled by the openness of the thing." After a few more words they parted. The Marquis was in frequent company with the Count, and appeared to be ex? tremely diligent in the search. He also met the banker, to whom he reported his ill success. So passed a few days. Finally, one morning he met the bank? er with a smiling face. "Success at last, monsieur!" said the Marquis, smiling. "What? Success!" echoed the banker. "Yes; oome, sign the check, and I'll give yon tha notes," And the Marquis humed him toward the bank. The banker was impatient to know the daring thief. 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