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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-15

WASHINGTON, Sept 13-Messrs Duncan, Sher-
man Co, Of New York, have taken the residue
81 ,3S0, 00-of the Loan Of 1883.
Lord Lyons, In his interview with Secretary
Cas- this morning expressed confidence In the
amicable settlement Of the Northwestern question.
p Senior Mata len this afternoon for New York.
The Associated Pres Dispatch saws.
wAsHfEaros, Sept. 14.-However much our
government may be Impressed with the truth that
the island of San Juan 6elongsto u.s. there Appears
to be no doubt that both the government Of Great
Britain and eh1t OF the United States viii instruct
their agents III that quarter to oct with the utmost
Scircumspection. In view of satisfactory adjust
ment of the existing differences 1t will be recol
lected that Secretary Marcy four years ago said
that the title ought to be settled before either
party should exclude the other by force or exercise
complete and exclusive sovereign rights within
the fairly disputed points. = os.e.-.- -
This was the substance Of his letter to Mr.
Champion, at that time representing her Majesty s
government, and 10 which much importance il
now attached. From all which can be ascertaned
in well informed circles, il 10 reasonable to infer
that no serious difficulties likely to result be-
tween the two countries. fany danger at all is
apprehended, it Is in consequence of the we'll
known intrepid character Of Gen. Harvey.
Col Hawkins, Of the British army, YESTERDAY
brought dispatches concerning the San Juan dis
pute to the British legation and then left for New
York to take passage for England with dispatches
from Governor Douglas to Her Msjesty's govern
The news Of a successful revolution in Costa
Rica being unexpected, has created much inter
est and surprise In official and diplomatic quar-
tiers. Senior Molina, minister from that republic
left here to-day for New York, to meet ex-Presi.
dent Mora.
Col Fauntleroy left Washington to-day to take
command Of the military department Of New
Mexico.
Mr.. Hendricks resignation Commissioner Of
the General Land Office takes place tomorrow
Nothing has been heard from Judge Hughes al t.
his acceptance Of the office.
The President has appointed VIM. F.. Moore, o.
Nebraska, agent for the Indians Ia the Oman,
| agency, vice Wilson, resigned
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NHw YORK PoLIrICs.-The New York State
Convention Of Democrats, which assembled at
Syracuse yesterday, "Wednesday had noisy
and riOtous time of It, The two factions. the
lizards" and the ''Softs, - found it impossible to
get on together, and finally the former abandoned
the field, when the ''Softs'' proceeded 10 business
and made arrangements for the election of dele
gates to the Charleston Convention. The Con-
vention Is also charged with the duty Of nomi
hanhg state oricers- The point at issue between
tne TWO wings Of the party was the mode OF ap-
pointing delegates to the Charleston Convention.
me WOOD party or lizards contending that
they should be appointe by the District system
whilst the 'sSofts'' contend for the electo, 81 o..
whole at once by the Convention. The result
Will probably be that two delegations will claim
to represent New York at Charleston, and one
point OF Gov. Wise's suggestions to MIR. Donellv
will be carried out.
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Pers0nal.

80. Hon. Robert Smith, of III, Col Hawkins,
of the British army. and Chas. Good ear and fam
fly, are at Wizards.
go. Delazon Smith, late U. p. Senator from
Oregon, is about to start newspaper to he called
the Oregon Democrat.
go. Mr.. John Ruskin Is at Basic, Switzerland
He has new work nearly complete, and ii is ro-
ported that he has written series of lectures with
ultimate design of delivering them in the United
States.
...- NJ. De Sartiges, the French Minister, has
been pronounced by the physicians at Plomberes
to be in very dang erous state Of health. An en-
largemcnt Of the liver, in combination with an
Inflammation Of the spleen, threatens the most
serious consequences.
go. The Boston publishing house Of Phillips
Sampson Co. were obliged to suspend payment
on Saturday The Courier, in noticing this sus-
pension states that the 'sAtantic Monthly load'
was Of the causes Of their embarrassment
This, however, is denied 60 on authority" and II
is stated that the Atlantic has not only paid its
expenses, but a very handsome profit its cost.
The suspension grew out Of unfortunate circum-
stances, well known to the trade, which produced
lack Of confidence in the stability Of the house
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ALEXANDRIA.
Corrsspo~deses Of TAe Star.

"'ssP~"~sSSs ~ 4Se ctof.
ALEXANDRIA, Sept. IS, 1859.
The steamer Mount Vernon sailed from this
port for New York yesterday. afternoon, at 3
O'Clock, with 10 passengers and a quantity Of
ffeighss .a..l ~.
Church have contracted with Messrs b Price
and w Howard for the erection Of building. So
feet long by 30 wide, story high to be used AZ
a lecture and Sunday School room. Ii will oc-
cupy position on the south side Of the church,
fronting on Pitt street, and the plan 10 Of the
Gothic style Of architecture, and when completed
will add greatly to the appearance Of tue church
edihce, b1ides being an ornament to the neigh
borhood.
His Honor Mayor Massey. several members Of
both branches Of the Council, besides many other
Of our citizens, are In attendance at the fourna-
ment and picnic at Arlington to-day.
We would again remind the Stars numerous
readers in Washington, Georgetown, and Alex
andria, that the grand picnic Of Potomac Lodge
OF Odd Fellows, Of this city, takes place at Co
lumbia Spring, on Monday next, 10Th inst. We
deem 1t unnecessary to repeat what we have said
already with regard to the capital management OF
the Odd Fellows upon such occasions-their sue
cess In such matters is Il fixed fact As this will
probably be ''last Of the season" i'm the way Of
pic-nics, we advise all those who want to enjoy
the ''best of good thing'' to be on hand and
join the Odd Fellows on Monday. Read their
advertisement in the proper column in to-day's
Star.
Wyman closed here last night. He opens to the
Our accommodating friend, Hugh Latham,
Esq has commenced running an omnibus TO the
w ashington Theatre every evening, returning at
the close Of the performance.
Our neat little theatre will open on Monday
BY the way, we have never, as yet, heard any
name for the theatre; and IL the lessee has not
already "lit' upon one, We would suggest that II
be duly christened Prices Varieties" c.
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aEoRaETowN..
rorrsspoxdsses Of he Star.

correspondence Of he Star.
GKoRsKfowN, September Is, 1859.
The picnic of the vigilant Fire Company at
Arlington yesterday was not as well attended a.
from the well-known social qualities Of the men,
ber we had light % expect, probably In con-
sequence Of the excursion a the America and
franklin eompahies 10 Glymont All who were
present., however. enjoyed shemselves exceedinglv.
Dancing was kept up untila late hour 10 the music
Of withers' bard, and good order prevailed
throughout the day.
Many Of our citizens are leaving for the grand
tournament at Arlington today, and there will
probably be a great crowd present; but from the
extensive arrangements being made yesterday in
the setting up Of tents and the erection Of raised
seats for the ladies, have no doubt all will be
comfortably accommodated. NY ts.e
There Is no news Of interest here this mssnng,
and business is quite dull.
The attention OF the proper authorities b called
to the unsafe condition Of the upper or Bridge
street bridge. The timbefs are much decayed,
and the flooring needs immediate repairs.
There were some sales Of red wheat yesterday st
81 "a; white at 81 3O-quite st6 price. Not
much doing In -four, and prices unchanged since
yesterday; standard brands IS. RAyMoNp.
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II In Philadelphia on Thursday night, Fer
dinand Reigel and Peter Cohn, proprietor of the
store, No. 732 Eighth Avenue, We're arrested and
conveyed to the Station House, charged with rob-
berry. Upon questioning Reigel, it was learned
that he had been In the habit ofapplying for work
In various stores about the city, and upon being
engaged and gaining the confidence of his en-
Ployers, would, when favorable opportunity
TRANSFERRED, decamP with such goods as he had at
the time in his possession. He Is also identified
by Moses Jacob, an extensive clothier. as being
the same man who recently purchased OF him a
great quantity Of goods under false pretenses. 1t
likewise appeared from investigation that all the
goods in the store Of the accused were stolen,
which, in value, is not less than 81, 900.
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REVOLUTION IN CosrA RIcA.-Tbe sts,m,,,;r
North Star, arrived at New York, bring, date,
from Central America to the 9th inst The mos,
important news is the revolution which has taken
place I'm the little State Of Costa RIGA. NV which
President Juan Rafael Mora has been comneIIsd
10 leave, and the reins Of government have been
Professionally assumed by Dr. Jose Maria Monte.
aiesro- Ii occurred in this wise: On the mornino
CT the atm OF August, about O'Clock two Officers
Oh 'ne garrison, named Soltero Rodriguez and
Luis Pecheco, went to the palace, and asked 70
see the President on urgent business On being
admitted, they told him that his presence was inn.
mediateIy required at the barracks, to put down .
riot that had broken out and that Colonel Salasa,
the commander, had sent for him: The President
gave some orders relative to the matter, and told
them that he would go down after he had taken
his coffee and dressed himself and was about IN
retire, when the officers seized him, told him he
was prisoner, and even struck him with their
sworos when he offered to resist From the nal
ace The President was immediately taken 10 the
par'deks' ana before the people knew ANYTHING
ABOUT the matter, the revolution was over When
prisoner, the President was compelled TO write
TO the commanders Of the troops in otbe, ,o,vns
and 70 the chief authorities, counseline them NO,
TO resist and he was shortly after sent with
guard OF one hundred soldiers To Ppnt, a..
and put on board the Guatemala Hi. h,o,ha,
Gen moral and his brother-in-law (Gen. Cana.,
were also included in the act of banisbm.,, a.
stated in our telegraphic column, Yesterday p,es
ident Mora arrived in New York ON the Nor,b
star.
correspondent Of the New York Times sa,s
"The revolution was accomplished ON the
morning Of the 18th August. President Mora was
seized after the guard had all retired. He was
nouhed by deputation that her was no longer
PRESIDENT, TO which he replied, "Mui bisn, Sc
LOIS Il sery well, gentlemen.l Half an hour
Aiiefwards he was on the road, '.bag and bag |
gage, 70 Pnnta Arenas. Mr.. Monteieagre, MI
= ana MI AiPress were Of the deputation. 1t |
. supposed that Mora got up the emeute. While
On his way TO Punta Arenas, accompanied by his |
',otner-ln-iaw and General Canas, h,kwas accost-
"a " the peasantry, who Were anxious to know /
Why he was leaving the country, and II he was |
.jected He replied that he wss,Inot, but was on
sovernSn. business. HIS obe>sis to get rid Of
,ected ne viii De recalled after his psesek.friends
ball lave remodelled things 70 hi, liking
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Spirit of the Morning Press.

The Constitution, In compliance with the invi-
tation OF Senator Douglas, In his late speech at
Cincinnati, to " search the records" on the popu-
lar sovereignty question, proposes to do 20, from
time to time, to the damage Of the Senator's doc
trine on that subject.
The Constitutions also has an interesting article
on the Indian Bureau Of the Interior Department.
The Intelligence continues It's article on the
Territorial question, bringing its legislative his
tory down to modern times, and proposing to con-
tinue the subject still further.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-15

THE BROOKLYN Posr OFFICE RoBBRRY.--The
statement published in the Brooklyn papers, that
the robbers Of the Brooklyn post office obtained
about 5000 from the letters which they rifed on
the night of the 9th inst appears to be very much
exaggerated. Mr.. Holbrook, the Government
agent who is investigating the matter, states that
The amount OF money taken is believed to be quite
small, not more than one hundred dollars in all
The drafts, checks, and notes contained in many
OF the letters opened, were left behind, and have
been restored to the proper parties.
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II The new building for William and Mary
College, at Williamsburg, Va, now in process of
construction, to replace the venerable pile de-
stroyed by fire last winter, will be completed by
the close Of the present month. The architectural
style and general convenience of the building
have been greatly modernized and improved as
Compared with the old structure
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IL The Ashland Club of Brooklyn. N " met
at their headquarters on Tuesday evening, and
organized for the autumnal campaign Re.olu-
tons were adopted denying any connection with
the "Ashlanders' of Brooklyn who recently pro-
posed the name Of John NJ. Bolts a union can
didate Tor the Presidency, and expressing conf
denee In the ability, integrity, and patriotism of
The approaching National Republican Convention
10 select candidate acceptable to all opponents Of
the pro-slavery Democracy
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II The Prince Of Wales's late tutor Mr.. F.
w Gibbs, and Sir Henry Holland, physician at
the Court Of st. James, Were at Ottawa, Canada
last Friday. They are making a survey Of a route
for the Prince, but he will not visit the country,
probably, till October As he will travel incog,
II may be difficult to trace his Royal Highness.
IL is sincerely to be hoped that he will be kept
fneog IL he crosses the line into the nted States
30 that our people will not run mad about the
young Englishman.
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Editor ofte Star: Sir have noticed in Sc
eral of our papers lately the following naraura n

Editor ofhs Star: Sir have noticed in sew
eral Of our papers lately, the following paragraph
Commodore Charles Stewart, the senior Cap
tain OF the American Navy, and OF the niGst
lilustrious of its commanders, has arrived rom
his European tour, and with the weight Of ei hty
years looks as active and brave as when he
trod the decks of the Gid Constitution nearly h:ty
years ago. lie is the last of the gallant band uf
heroic men who have made the country's glory
immortal"
do not know whether the writer Of this PARA
graph intended to assert that Commo dore stea art
was the last Of the Captains In the American
Navy who commanded a ship in any suco essful
engagement with the enemy during the war Of
1ol2. III he meant SO, he is correct. But " IA.
intended to affirm that Commodore Stewart WAS
the only surviving officer OF the Navy wo-,bv
To be enrolled among s'the gallant band of heroic
men, OF that war who belonged to the Navy ne
Is mistaken Sundry resolutions OF Cong E,s.
which need not here be particularized ret,p-
nlzeo all The commissioned officers as men WHO
Were entitled To the appreciation of their coun,r,
for their galiantry IN sdrous naval battles sn,,,.
OF these men are still living, and although lot
eighty years OF age, haye as strong claims To The
gratitude OF tie nation as they haC when Con-
gress voted to them medals for their CALAMITY ana
good conduct l have long list Of those rlen
before me, but believe the following are ali that
are now living: VIM. b. Shubrick Lieutenaur
now captain; Geo G. Reed Lieutenant, ROY, n
tain; John ID. SlOat, who was Sailing Master. aud
Is now Captain; Isaac Mayo, Lieutenan, row
Captain; Thomas Brownell, who was Sill no
Master, and is now Lieutenant; James L. Ei-
wards. who was Lieutenant Of Marines ind is
now private citizen. JusrCs
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NOTICE TO PLEASURE SEEKERs-The
~ Potomac Steamboat Company, r.
IN addition TO the semi weekly trips EAA
Of their steamer Powhatan u Nor
folk, Oder the public OF Washington and vie nifty an
opportunity ot enjoying trip the beau.i full Po-
tomse 70 GLYM0NT and AQUA CREEK (tvIos
daily during the hot weather.
To parties Of three more excursion tick cts will
be issued At one dol lar 81 eacL for GlymOnt with
privilege OF remaining there al night aud etnrninr
next day; also for Aquia Greek, at two dollars Ss0
With privilege Of remaining one or two DAYS
=. The angler can enjoy fine sport with hook and
other small fish being abundant, also hne shooting
game being plentiful.
places.
Boats leave foot of 9Th street at sS O. m and OK
m Returning. ~ p m. and 81 ~ M.
For further information inq uire al the Compxn,'s
3fhoe, No; 312 Pennsylyania avenue, next door 10
Ticket Agent Potomac Steamboat COMPANY
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4 Asst PIC MIC AND BALL
II OF THE SEASON.
National Guard.

The Guard desire 20 inform their friends and nat
tons that, on THURSDAY ,septem- GSlsN
festive season with a PIC MIC and WHfSxsA
BALL IL COLUMBIA SPRINGS, and ID is their
most ardent wish 70 have present that occasloa
their numerous friends, and they promise 10 al q
day OF pleasure without alloy.
Friend withers will DO there.
Omnibuses will lesyethe foot Of the Capitol, the
corners Oft street and Pa avenue snd 1th street
o'cioct p; m, and hourly from 7th Il. and Pa av
through the day.
sth will be good that day. Tickets 81 aamssion.
for gentleman and aides, FIFTY CENTS.
COMMITTEE Of ArrGagemesfs.
CAPT. Jas. A. TAFT, H. Al Kn,ght
Lieut. It. f.. Lloyd, John H. Bird
Jacob Hess, George CLAIR
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IL Later advices from the Dominican Repub-
lie are received by arrival from Port-au Platte
Dissatisfaction with the government of Gen. San
tnna was becoming general, and new revolu-
tonary movement was looked for as likely to
occur at an early day. Some American counter
feiters OF Dominican currency, who had been
caught and shut up in the prison Of Santiago. had
effected their escape. Business at Port-au- Platte
was active.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-15

D-Governor Bisseli Of Illinois, has issued his
proclamation appointing the 9th " November for
the election If Representative in Congress for the
Sixth District, made vacant by the death Of Major
Thomas l.. Harris
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-15

CULTIVATION OF Tuscan WHEAr.-The Ami
Cultural Division of the United States Patent G ce
has received letter from planter in Cedar Grove,
Va, In which the writer details the result Il his
experiment with that beautiful variety Of wheat
termed the i" Tuscan The seed vas oons!y ned
to the ground about the last Of September 1883.
selecting for the purpose portion OF clover land
In the midst Of field Of several acres IL. scat.
tered it over space of thirteen to ftyone feet I'm
extent, and the yield was ten to one of pure Plump
heavy wheat. He disposed of it broadcast / hstead
Of drill, which he thinks is the better PLAN out lie
would recommend trial OF all modes The land
in which this wheat was cultivated was OF the
strongest Limestone character, and in point Of 81,
Perior ullase unguestionably first and foremost.
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NAVAL ORDEss.-Ccn. Henry X. Thatcher hss
been ordered for duty at the navy-yard, Boston,
on the 18th Of November next in place Of Com.
Henry French, detached
Midshipman Fred " McNair has been ordered
to duty at Coast Survey
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III A new tenor, who has been educated at the
Paris Observatory at the expense of Madame Jenny
Lind, is said to possess a million in his throat A
very proper appreciation of modern tenor The
name Of the fortunate man is Schongaard
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IL The summoniDg Of Gen. Scott to this city,
as stated in our Geographic column, greatly disap
pointed visitors and others at West Point, who
had calculated on his presence yesterday, the 14th
instant at the annual review of the Cadets on the
anniversary of the entrance of the American Army
into the city of Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-15

u An imPoster recently made quite a raise In
New York, by collecting charitable contributions
for an imaginary printer who had fallen from the
roof OF his house while fixing the skylight, and
broken both of his legs, besides otherwise bodily
injuring himself
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Iron the 4th of October, the American Board
OF Commissioners for Foreign Missions will meet
In Philadelphia. Upon this occasion numerous
strangers VIII be present from all parts Of the
United States. The religious community are
making due arrangements to extend to the WISH
tiers proper and hospitable reception.
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FROM MExIco.-City OF Mexico dates of the Goth
ut have been received at New Orleans General
Miramon was still at the captal-not at San Luis
Potosi. as has been -.eported. Gen. Ortega, Gov
ernor Of Zacatecas, had been killed in battle
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IL A movement 10 on foot in the city councils
of Baltimore for the building Of . new aimsbouse
on a new site The farm Of A. w. Goldsborough,
on the Philadelphia road, binding on Herring
Run, is spoken of as the site.
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IL The Rockdale Mill, 4 mile and half from
Baltimore, on the Falls road, was burnt down on
Wednesday morning. Damages estimated at
sli, 600. Supposed to be the work Of an incen-
diary
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SHIELDS, THE NIAGARA JUMPER, DROWNED
Shields, the jumper, has shared the fate Of Sam
Patch, and his suicidal exploit affords another
proof that some things CANNOT be done as well as
others. He was drowned in jumping from Whites
pleasure grounds into Niagara river on the 18th
inst His real name was o. Connor, and he was a
native Of Rochester, NewYork
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-15

II The anti-Sabbatarians in New York held
their first formal public meeting on Tuesday eve
ming. 1t was largely attended, mainly by Ger
mans An elaborate series Of resolutions was
submitted and adopted, and many speeches were
made, the burden Of which was an emphatic con-
demnation of all efforts to enforce Sunday laws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-15

DrGeorge klink was recently lynciied at La
fayette, Ind, by party Of men, for i'll treating
his child. lie received one hundred lasLss from
ropes end, after which he was released.
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T. 20 A LEI
Now afioat and dIscharging-
Schr. X. r. Stockton, Schr. Mary and Caroline
Sohr. William and John, Schr. The Bee,
Schr Phebe Nelson, Schr. Henry b. Bascom,
Bringing a thorough and complete assortment Of
Anthracite coal. Is from the Lehigh snd Schuyl-
kill regions.
Daily expected, cargo of Lyken Valley; also,
cf Gun berland COAL.
Persons about laying in their supplies for the
Winter will do well To give us a call before pur-
chasing, As we ssts SIZED our facilities for fur
nishlDg Doth Wood and Coal are unsurpassed. Coal
thoroughly screened before delivery. Far weigh
and measure given. Fair prices expected.
os J.: q w. NJ. GAIT.
Wharf-Poot nth at below War Depart
IL Orders left at either place will receive prompt
attention. sells