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Personal

-. Peter Grain. jr., scenic artist ofthe Walnut
street Theatre in Philadelphia, died on Sunday.
.... The wife Of Horace Mann announces a new
work under the title of Christianity in the Kitch-
.... The Hon. T.. C. Cabell. Ex-Member of
Congress from Florida Is at Kirkwood's in this
city.
80. Miss Louisa Pyne the popular English
vocalist, sails for England in the steamship Per
sia on the 29th inst.
80. Ex-Mayor Haviand of New Bedford has
presented the amount of his salary, as .Nayor for
two years, Isl ,OO0 to the Free Public Library of
the city.
80. VIM. Lyon Mackenzie, Of Canadian rebel
lion notoTiety, now an editor in Canada. and a
member ofthe Provincial Parliament, is on visit
to the States for the fist time in some Yeas
-. Charming Caroline Richings, the young
Philadelphia, made her debut at the Academy in
that city on Tuesday evening in the role Of nina
Her performance appears to have given satisfac-
ton.
General Jefferson Davis, we perceive by
the Mississippi papers, has had rendered to him
public receptions on his return home. We pre-
sumo that he will accept these so well desc rved
testimonials of the res pect and regard which his
fellow-citzens Of Mississippi entertain for him.
-. The executors of the estate Of the late Mrs
Emily G.. JudSon (''Fanny Forrester'') have re-
leased the Rev. DIR. X. w .Griswold from bis en-
gagement to prepare a history of her life for the
press on account of the critical condition OF his
health. An engagement has been made with the
Rev. DIR. kendrick, Of Rochester, New York. to
perform the service.
80. Susan Denim not very successful al the
ST. Louis Theatre. Miss WestmoTeland ian ama-
teur from Georgia PLAYED there two nights and
vanished. Robert St1pel is arranging Hiawatha
a symphony and il is to be done shortly in st
Louis, Matilda Heron as the reader of the poem
IL is Tunored that new and splendid theatre
will be built in Chicago during the coming sea-
son. especially for John BrOugham. Duff eld of
the Mobile Theatre. thinks Of building a new
theatre in Montgomery, Ala.
go. Col. Benton was asked the other day TO take
cracker and glass of wine at the house of a
friend.
- Cnieavened bread. SIR said the Colonel
''Sir, unleavened bread. sir-the word cracker is
not 10 be found either in the Scriptures or in any Of
my works. IL is unleavened bread, sir from Lero
Ierdre. Latin to lift or raise, sir, and un not and
Saxon brad baked meal. sir-signifyina species
OF bread that has not been raised, sir Yes sir
thank you, sir. will have one or two pieces sir
of unleavened bread. sir, and sir a glass of wine
sir and shall be hOnored if YOU and this woman
here, will take a glass of wine with me.''
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past avocations, there is every reason to believe
that he will have entire success in discharging
his duties to the Department and the country
The CHINESE SUGAR CANE.-LeonardW ray,
Esq, the well known sugar improver of Eng.
land, reached this country on Saturday last by
the Asia, and is to arrive here this evening. It
is understood among scientific men at the North
that he comes to the United States to start
business of making sugar from the Sorgho or
Chinese sugar cane, in which he is experienced,
having been connected with it in France and
Africa. We have seen specimens of the sugar
made from it in France, in all respects equal
to the best New Orleans, and of the alcohol
made from the same staple. In France the
yield of sugar from this material ranges from
I,5OO to 500 lbs per acre, and of alcohol, from
400 to 900 gallons.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENTIAL. NJ.
Harrington to be u S. Attorney for the North
ern District of Illinois
Wesley Jones to be u S. Marshal for the Dis
trict of North Carolina
Don A. J. Upham to be U S. Attorney for the
District of Wisconsin.
R. P. Raney to be U. S. Attorney for the Dis
trict Of Northern Ohio
The CROWD on the Avenue has disappeared.
Yet in the reception rooms Of the Executive
Mansion and the several Departments the throng
continues great To-day the Cabinet were not
in session, and the fact being generally known,
brought quite throng of solicitous visitors, in
deed there.
EX-PREsIDENr AND Mrs. PIERCE are still at
the La Pierre House in Philadelphia. We hear
that he is enjoying excellent health, while the
health of his estimable wife has greatly i'm.
proved, her numerous sincere friends in Wash
ington will rejoice to learn.
The NAVAL Court OF INoUIRY.-Since our
last bulletin from this tribunal, Lieuts Daniel
Ammen and Crossan have been examined on
behalf Of Commander Ogden, whose case is still
on trial
The CURRENT OPERATIONS OF THE TREA-
sURY DEPARrMENT.-Ony yesterday, April 10th,
there were Of Treasury warrants entered ON
ka nf fba Dam ~
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ID One of the Buffalo city physicians Is suf-
fering severely from the effects Of slight wound
received in conducting post mortem examina.
ton. We learn that all prospects of fatal ter
mination are now averted. Some years since a
brother Of this gentleman, also, physician near
ly lost his life from the same cause. and his mo-
ther, who accidentally wounded herself in dress
ing his wounds died from the effects after ILL
ness of only four DAYS
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Tomorrow is the anniversary of Henry Claws
birthday Occurring on Sunday the celebration
Of the day at various points will be made on The
following day
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SFIhII Or 1dE 1uOhNlNG PRESS.
The Inteiligencer, in republishing the Re
Yu6lican's account Of the honors rendered by
the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce to Mr..
George Peabody, takes occasion to say:
- We take pleasure in recording the manifest
auons OF respect which everywhere greet the
worthy gentleman whose name heads this para
graph, because we view them as no less honora-
Die TO those who bestow them than they are to
MN TO whom they are Ienda5Sd. They evince an
appreciation OF successful industry united TO per-
sonaI worth-the accumulation of wealth bv wears
OF honest labor, and the princelv disposition to
employ 1t for the benefit Of his fellow creatures
we take especial pleasure in recording his re-
sPecul reception in the great and pros porous CITY
OF the great West, and the remarks with which
he acknowledged the compliment derive a partic-
uiar valne from the testimony which he so en-
Phatcaily and touchingly bears to the fraternal
FEELING which the people of England cherish for
our people and our country'
The Union contains an able paper from the
pen of retired gentleman against that. 50 fast
growing evil, special legislation, wherein the
writer says:
1.-The power of giving away the common fund
or common property of the people without a SUBJ
stantial equivalent, which can be estimated nv
some precise rule of arithmetic, has not been ex-
pressly or incidentally conferred by the Consttu-
ton on either Congress the State legislatures
IL IS dangerous Power-a power Inevitably
leading to greet abuses and great corruption as
we have seen in late memorable instance which
has inflicted indellible stain on the fair fame
OF the republic. 1t is equally injurious to the
general welfare as TO the general rights Of the
people. most especially when exercised in the en-
dowment Of corporate bodies, because il creates
an influence with which no individual citizen
can successfully contend. Neither in legislative
nails, IN courts OF law, or in the common inter-
course of business, can he Withstand the concen-
trated influence and concentrated capital of these
bastards of special legislation, which may now
be said to exercise greater sway in politics and
Legislation than the whole collective BODY of the
people. They combine together, and are ire
sistiDle
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LOST AND FOUND.

RoNNET BOX LoST;--Taken from tho steam
- er Mount Vernon, on Saturday last the 4th IN
slant. uhrough mistake on the part of hackInanl a
BONNET BOX. marked :. II. w, and covered
with blue and white bed-tickIng, The person hav-
Ing IL IN possession will confer great favor bv in
forming the Captain of the steamer Baltimore where
II may be found. A reward will be paid # required.
ap list
ONE DOLLAR REWARD-Escaped on Thurs
~ day afternoon, at tho Railroad Depot, TOR
TOISE-SHEL CATi Having belonged 10 de-
ceased relative. she Is fayorite. Information
corning her will be thankfully received at the Insu
rance Office, northwest corner Of Pennsylvauia ave
nue. and Seventeenth street. reward will be paid
Tor her return. It
RLACK LACE vEIL.-I.ost on "Wednesday
- evening IN the neIghbOrhood Of the Presidents
House, small Black Lace Veil, with rounded cor
ners. The hinder will receive q suitable reward ty
returning 1t to box No. 7S3 City Post Office.
I OST-On April 9th, between 9th and 6th street.
IL Ladys Gold Watch with chain, gold kew. and
slide tached, Chronometer balance, and Swiss
make. A liberal reward viii be given 10 the finder
Il len at Bank of w ashlngton, with Mr. William r.
Howard. IL Is a family relic, and is particularly
priced on that account. apS-St'
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BOARDING.

ROARDlN G.-Several large and commod,ous
~ Rooms for rent with BOARD, pleasantly SIT
usted for the summer. Inquire of Mrs STEELE
NO. Missouri avenue, between y. and Sd streets
nNE LARGE PARLOR AND CHAMBER
" attached, handsomely furnis ed and lighted witt
as on the hrst hoor for rent by the week or mont
~ per month. Also. two large and two good sized
Rooms, suitable for families or single persons
ID furnished private, If desired, at $3.50 per
week; Apply at 1853 10th street, between d and f..
MI RS RATES, AT HER BOARDING
VI HOUSE, on the southeast corner of Penn,
avenue and 9Th street has made arrangements 10
accommodate large number of strangers with Meals
al any ,me throughout the day, and Lodgings.
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T IST OF LETTERS REMAINING IN THE
Il Post Once, Washington. ID. c.. April Ii, 1887.
[Ordered to be inserted in the EVENING SraR,u
being the newspaper having the largest circulation OF
any daily paper published in washinston.I
III Persons applying for letters in the following
list, will please say they are ADVERTISER.
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EVENING STAR.
wASHIN TON CITY;
.....April IL, 1851.

The WEEKLY SrAR.-Our weekly paper fur
nishes an excellent opportunity for acquiring,
or furnishing to friends a reliable compend of
all the news recorded in the city by mail, tele-
graph, or otherwise, through the current week.
The present number is full of interest. On
its outside will be found three capital stories :
1.-The Fortune Teller" 80 The Governess," and
kitty PleasantOn's First Love" There are
some admirable pOetical articles-sentimental
and humorous-such "a "The First Flower"
" Hate in the Pulpit" Glow Brown turned
GarrOter," "a Touching Pome," and 1.-The
New Wilkins and his Dinah''
In the sixteen columns of fresh Metropolitan
Gossip, will be found articles upon a remarka-
BILE variety Of topics, of current interest. In its
local, personal, and news departments the Star
TOR this week is more than usually full, the new
type giving space for a great amount of addi-
tionsl matter. Terms as usual only 81 Is per
year, or 3 cents for single numbers, in strong
wrappers for mailing.
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T ARGE ASSORTMENT
-OLLEY & SEARS

OVIIIsE q
No. SS Ssrenth Street., doors north Of Pa. ar.,
are opening their extensive stock of rich FAN
CY and STAPLE SPRING GOODS, to which
they invite the special attention of purchasers. We
name great bargains
$500 yards Fancy Dress Silks from SOC. to SI5O per
yard
5000 yards Beautiful Lawns at l2Sc warranted fast
colors
800 yards French Lawns and Organdy Muslins, very
cheap
Is Superior Colored and Black Silk Robes which
we think decided bargains
30 dozen Linen Handkerchiefs at 75c., 81 50, 500
and S2.25, the cheapest ever offered
80 Lace an Embroidere Collars, : eeves
Muslin and Cambria Sets, very cheap
With many other stylish Dress Goods, daily receiv-
ing, of the best class.
Df All articles sold at establishment are war
ranted to prove as represented. And goods cut Of
cannot be ex changed. w.
I'D ll-eO6t COT,LEY A. SEARC
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DROMENADE CONCERTS AT CARCSI'S
Il SALOON.-The FIRST PROMENADE on
CERT of the season will take place on Thurs
DAY next, A rl 18th. Withers' Rand together with
company of Solo Performers, will appear.
Tickets TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.
For particulars see small bills.
apIl THE MANAGEMENT.
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OSS PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
%cO corner Of lSfh Streef.

%cO corner Of lSfh Styeef.
b: II. STINEMETZ having made arrangements
with Company of Hatters to be fur
nlshed with the most popular styles
of MOLESK1N AND BEAVER
HATS. will hereafter make deduc-
ton of ia per cent on every Hat
sold, making the Hat sold for 81 land
not unfrequently for S5) for the low O -
price of $3.50, a slight variation in
quality SIS, and for S2.50 q superior
quality for the money. To make this system effec-
tual, he will keep no books, but sell exclusive
ly for CASH on DELIVERY. which cannot fail being
advantageous to the purchaser, thereby enabling him
to buy for cash and sell at small profit, meeting
18th no losses by bad debts.
New Styles FELT HATS. CAPS, and STRAW
GOODS, for Men, Boys, Misses and Infants wear.
Persons are invited to call and examine our stock
Call at 236 Pennsy lvania Avenue. near corner Of
18th Street Rp lift
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ADJUSTMENTS
Z n IL y Il IL Ir n

Descriptive Pamphlets for sale in the Hail.
u ITALIA has never before been exhibited in
w ashington. mar i2.IUd ''
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state papers, negotiating treaties &C., in fur.
nishing reports for the information of the Presi.
dent and Congress, in giving audience to foreign
ENJOYS, and gancing around the world among
our foreign relations, &c, &C.
In the temporary absence Of the Secretarv
also, such an officer was deemed proper, to act
as Secretary at interim. Hence the institution
of Assistant Secretary of State, as urged bv
Mr. Webster.
Precisely such man we have in Mr.. Apple-
ton. lie is a gentleman Of talent and expert
ence in affairs. As a lawyer and editor. for
several years, he acquired knowledge Of our
national politics, and facility as a writer. He
became familiar with legislation, by an honora-
bic career in Congress. As Secretary of Lega-
ton in London with Mr.. Buchanan, be enioyed
the advantage Of mingling in the highest field
of European diplomacy, under the auspices of
one Of our most able and experienced states.
men, whose confidence he possessed from first 10
last. He now returns, fortified by experience
at home and abroad, as Assistant Secretary to
an illustrious Premier. A better lection could
not have been made.
In the brief valedictory of Mr.. Appleton. Ia
king leave of the readers of the Union, on re.
firing from its editorial responsibilities it ap-
pears that his health was inadequate to the
task. Indeed no person who has not tried the
experiment, can comprehend the labor, in mind
and body, of an editor of daily newspaper.
The labors of the day are scarcely ended before
new cares and duties accrue, for which the
weary editor ia responsible. We rejoice to
learn, however, that the health of Mr. Apple
ton is improving, and that his new duties arc
likely to prove more congenial to permanent
health Al b hes proved efficient il al bis
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The subscriber takes pleasure in informing his
friends and the public in general. that he has inst
celved large and handsome assortment of SPRING
DRY GOODS, selected with great care at the
North. Not deeplng It necessary to enumerate the
articles, he would most respectfully ask eXami-
nation Of his stock, and feels assured he can give
satisfaction. both In prices and quality, particularly
the former, as his motto is Quick salos and small
prohts.' c. F. PERRIE.
ap list SIS It'll street. near l.
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~ PHILADELPHIA CAKE AT PHILA-
AS delphin prices, at the PHILADELPHIA
ICE CREAM DEPOT, corner of 18th and F SITS.
ICE CREAM at 81 so per gallon. up SLIM
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.TIsEp.
Mckinney, A Mel
Newton. Ellis beth !.
Postlewait. Mrs w r
Ps-ker. Mis-. X
Robertson, Mrs VIM
Russell, mrs Nerd.
Reynolds Miss G
Rowan. Agnes
RingEo'd, sary
Reynolds. Aun
Richter. Maria
REQ &C, Miss c r
smythe, Jane v
Smythe, Mrs JIM
Smith. Miss Blvira
Schmidt, Miss W
skinner. Mis- y n
Stirling Sara J
SuAnsood. Mrs 3
Sherman, MLsE c
SteJ ner. Mrs Jane
Sheckslls, Anna
Tucker, Mrs u
Thomas. Nj sM
TalbsIt, Elien
Thomas, Mrs n W
Wright, Lacy Ann
Wright. Mics s
whiting, Mary x
Williams, Mrs v A
Wet bis, EliI>
Wye ng, Virginia
Webster, n Tibsrees
walker, Mrs n n
Wilson. Hiss Msry
Woodbury., Mrs &
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Yale, Mrs Cyrus
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KANSAS AFFAIRs.-The ST Louis Democrat
mas received letters from Kansas containing two
PlociaIldiIons from General Calhoun specjfying
the manner in which the election of the Dist in.
stdht Tor the submission of the constitution that
was formed by the Lecompton convention: and
Ihe election on the FIRST Monday in January next.
fof state Orhcers are to be held; also giving the
names Of the county commissioners for each conn.
" in the Territory
AT mass convention held at Leayenwor,b NJ,
the z'th ult, resolution was passed REQUESTING
'he TERRITORIAL Legislature 10 meet al Lecompton
Oh the 81 day Of December. The resolution was
adopted under the belief that acting Governor
stanton would recognize the Legislature so con-
yened. ~ N'"-
General Lane, at the same meeting. offered \
resolution, which was unanimously adop,ed
pIedglng the members of the convention. I'm c,,.
the acting Governor, Mr. Stanton, declines 10
convene the Legislature as requested, TO pnt the
government, as prepared by the Topeka couven-
ZION, in motion, and to stand or fall by H.
A democratic convention was called 10 meet ON
the 2ith inst W
The Democrat also learns from priyate son,ces
thAt acting Governsr stanton had fssued I, nroc-
larnation calling special session Of the t-rri,o,-
oil Legislature that Is 20 be held ON the eth of H.
Cember
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limited STATES PATENT OFFICE,
" WISHING TON. December 9th IQS1

On the petition Of Silas e Durrin, OF Holvole
Massachusetts,, pray for the extension OF n,ts,t
grated to HI m on the 9Th of March, 1874 for an i'm
provement In MI chine for Measuring and FoIj,ny
Cloth, for seven from the expiration of raid
l8s: - WY VI uaict,
Is ordered that the said petition be heard AZ the
faten, once on Monday, the LIST day of March.
at ~ o'clock m; and all persons are notified 10 An
pear ana show cause, n any they have why said De
tItIon ought not TO he granted. ~ ~
81 sons opposing the extension are required to
le In the Patent Office their objections specially set
nf "a wn.ns, a. least twenty days before the day
vi neaitng AL Testimony filed by either paTty 10 he
used at the said hearing must be taken and trspsmit
ted accoriance with the rules of the once When
VII be furnished on application. 'ON' "'o"
testimony IN the case will be closed on the isf
oI r reotnsy depositons and other papers relied
upon as testimony must be filed in the ofice on or he
within ten day % thereafter = = - - my
ordered, also, that this notice be published in the
Union, intelligencer. and Evening Star, Washing
.9n, ~, T.; Argus, Philadelphia, Penn; DAILY
N News, New York; Post, Bostoni and Inquirer
weeks previous TO the LIST 81 Msrch next. the
day OF hearing. JOSEPH HOLT.
.--i.t .af' .tsr.H Commissioner Of Patents.
u . Editors &C the above papers wlll please copy,
AND send th9r bills 10 the Patent oes, With paesf
containing thus notice. -I'--a' ~ dl0-lavSw
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Proceeding, of To- dav.

IL THE SENATE, to-day, Mr. Seward moved a
resolution directing the Joint Printing Commit
tee TO inquire and report whether any new pro-
visions OF law are necessary to the faithful
performance on the part of Congress of the exist.
Ing contracts which provide for making accurate
reports Of the debates Of the two Houses laid
over under the rule
Mr.. Douglas gave notice of intention to intro
duce bill to enable the people of Kansas to form
a constitution preparatory to her admission into
the Union as d State.
Mr.. Foot gave notice of intention TO introa nee
bill granting public lands to actual settlers ;
also bill for the relief of Geo. p Marsh.
The Senate then went into Executive session
IN The House, to-day, on motion of MIR. Camp
bell, Of Ohio, a special committee was ordered
to be appointed to inquire into the state of the
Hall Of the House Of Representatives, and hav-
ing ascertained when IL will be ready for occu-
pancy. to report thereon, &c.
Mr.. Dowdell moved a resolution TO invite the
clergy OF Washington to otiiciate by turns as
chaplans to the House. and di:ectin.f tn. busi
ness OF the day hereafter to be opened with
prayer.
Mr.. Jones, of Tenn, nv leave read a petition
from Indiana against the election of salaried
charlanS by Congress and their employment in
the military and naval vice of the United
States
Mr.. j. then addressed the House at some ien.th
IN favor or the resolution of Mr.. Dowdell and
interiocutorv remarks Were made upon it by
Messrs. Hall, Of Mass, and Letcher On the
suggestion of Mr.. Letcher, Mr. Dowdell modi
ned his resolution that il provided that the
SAID serving clcrgymen should receive 10 pay foT
their services.
Mr. Covode moved to adjourn; not agreed to-
Mr. Florence moved to lay the resolution on the
table; not agr reed to.
The previous question was then ordered upon
agreeing to il.
Mr.. stephens, OF Ga, moved TO reconsider the
vote by which the main question had been OF =
deTed t be put
MT Dowdell moved TO lay that motion on tn.
table not laid on the table
The motion of MIR. Stephens to reconsider was
next agreed 10.
Mr. >. then moved to strike out the words
without compens 'tion," which motion was
oelng considered when the Star went to press
memorial from eight clergymen of different
denominations, Offering TO perform the services
without pay, having been read, on the sucres-
tlon OF Mr.: Morris, of Ill E, who addressed the
House in favor Of Mr.. Dowdell's resolution
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The UTAH ExPEDITIOX.-The letter from the
Utah expedition received by the St Louis Re-
Puollcan, the main points of which we published
yesterday, states that Colonel Cooks command
comprising the 10Th regiment Of infantry, was at
point 15O miles west of r ort Laramie on the I'd
OF November. Thus far the travelling had been
easy and pleasant, but the weather had become
colder Provisions were getting scarce, the pro-
vender giving out, and it is now apparent that
great hardshiPs were before them Still, not
wtnstandlng the threats received from Salt Lake
Clty' the entire army would proceed as rapidly
as the elements and the supply of food would
permit to the winter quarters marked out by Col
a. . Johnson, the commander of the expedition
on the Honey Forks of Green river.
IL was Tumo'ed that Brigham Young intends
10 night the troops this winter as the best chance
iof an equal conflict, and then, before reinforce
'"e"' can arrive IN the spring, to destroy all the
possessions IN Utah and proceed to some other
country.