The French squadron has sailed for Alexandria.

The court in banc will overrule the exceptions in Guiteau's case.

Hon. C. C. Washburne died yesterday at Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Four to six inches of snow fell in various parts of Iowa last Saturday,

More than $400,000 in bullion was shipped from New York to Europe Saturday.

It is thought that Blaine will not accept the Congressional offer which has been made to him.

The Dartmouth sophomores cremated mathematics Saturday night with impressive ceremonies.

A Constantinople dispatch says the convention settling the war indemnity question with Russia has been signed.

It has been discovered that at least twelve persons were engaged in the assassination of Lord Cavendish and Mr. Burke.

The Mexican Congress has granted the exclusive privilege to the Bell Telephone Co. to sell and operate its instruments in Mexico.

President Arthur has made no arrangements to go to Long Branch, and it is more likely that he will seek a quieter resort, where he would be more free from care and too much company.

THE WEATHER.WASHINGTON, D. C., May 15, 1882-1 A. M. For New England, cloudy weather, with rain, northeast backing to northwest winds, stationary or lower temperature, followed by rising barometer.