. .The imports of pig iron from
England during January last were
nijd tons, one-third less than such
imports for January, 1873, and the
imports of railroad iron of all kinds
were only about one fourth as much
last January, as in January, 1873.
. .An exchange says the white mem
bers of Congress must look oul for
tlieir laurels, as Cain and Elliott
colored membors from South Caro
lina, have made the best spoeches of
the session, and Brace, the new
colored Senator from Mississippi, is
spoken of as a man of rare ability.
. . Mrs. Dahlgreon, of Washington.
widow of tlie late Admiral Dahlgreon.
optioscs the woman's crusade. In a
published letter she says t "This
momentary fury must soon expend
itself, having brought about no ier-
manent reform, but having only given
the dangerous example of violated
law." ller head seems to bo level.
. .Articles of agreement have been
entered into between Switzerland
and our government providing for
interchange of postal cards between
the two countries at tho rate of two
cents for United States and ten centi
mes for Switzerland, postage to be
invariably prepaid. The arrangment
goes into effect on the 18th day of
.Hay.
..A "Dead Boats' Directory" has
been printed anonymously in Chi
cago. It is intended for the nso of
boardtng-houso keepers, grocers
butchers, etc., and contains the list
of a thousand men who habitually
neglect paying their bills. The list
includes lawvers. actors, ministers.
aldermen and officials, and is to be
revised monthly.
