Roduster Union. \9th.

Cnitki) States Yictobt ix Switzerland.— Henry's breech-loading rifle, presented by Mr. Winchester, of the New Haven Arms "Com pany, has carried off the prize offered by the Swiss Federal Government for the best breech loading fire-arms. ' *The Americans (says-the Swiss paper) are now the first in war, and the first in peace, because they are determined to be a free people."

No HOKE RKQI'IKKD OF THE SolTH.—lll nil