Mr. Blaine to Baron Fava.

My Dear Baron Fava: In further reply to your note of the 7th ultimo, regarding the two Italian subjects Villella and Bevivino, awaiting trial in Italy on a charge of murder committed in Pennsylvania, I have now the honor to inform you that the governor of that State, by a letter dated the 6th instant, advises the Department that the district attorney of Luzerne County hopes to have the testimony of witnesses ready for transmission in a few days.

I am, etc.,

James G. Blaine.