Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-12
YHE EVENING STAR.
TneImp.vdiue war in Japan.

The latest news from Japan inoicapes Ian
of eisht Rritish. three French, i've Dutch war
vessela and one chartered American steamer
seyenteen vessels in all-has attacked the forces
=! me win Tss sT.p ~ rses w. WITH
No Iittie interest, as 1t involves several impor-
tant features Of law and treaty obligations be-
tween the nations whose flags are represented.
II ie to be regretted that the American Minister
A. Japan had no regular war steamer At his
disposal, but was obliged to be content with
chartered vessel to carry our flag.
II is said that the Japanese possess several
very strong forts, heavily armed, and enough
= known Of the character and determination
Of that people TO justify the conclusion that
nis feet will meet with no common foe. Be-
sides their land defences, the Japanese also
have several armed vessels, but these are, of
course, no match for any of the allied fleet.
In connection with this subject it may be
mentioned that. IN view Of the impending war;
he British Minister at Washington protested
against the departure from this port OF the
new Japanese gunboat Fusiyama, built by ".
Westervelt and this will account for her de-
lay mp to this time. When the Fuslyam was
contracted for, it was proposed to build three
ether vessels for the Japanese governments nut
NE war here and the rise In the wages OF labor
and the prices of material rendered IL nazala o
than one Of the number. The Fusiy anna Is the
on ly one which has been completed. and, as
she is q very formidable vessel, mounting u
heavy guns, Lord Lyons protested az ainst her
departure. Here the matter rests; and the con.
tractors are besieged by the representatives
Of other nations TO sell this craft for their ma
vies.
SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON OR NEAR rHE
WASHINGTON RAILROAD. M. Bannon, as
trustee and agent, sold the country seat OF
George Wheeler, Esq, containing SO acres,
near Laurel Station, for $3.50 per acre; pur-
chaser, VIM. T. Steiger, Esq, Washington.
Hanover Switch, price $1,000; no improve
ments. Also, the farm of Isaac Hartman, of
Baltiukpre;S 1tuaed, near Belts Vile, containing
Of Delaware. Also, the following farms and
lots in different parts of Maryland, viz: farm
Of 81 acres in Green Spring Valley, formerly
occupied as an Orphans Home, to b. V. Rich
ardson, of same county, for $4,000 Also, g
farm on Frederick road, containing 156 acres,
with fair Improvements, price $4,000. Also, a
lot in Elicotrs M ills, containing acres, price
Si,5oO; Or. Feinour, OF Baltimore, purchaser.
~ The forthcoming report of the Secretary
OF the Treasury will refute the popular err or
IN supposing that European trade balances
have been against us since the war commenced
Lastyear our exports exceeded the imports
many millions.
- Mr.. John Kenifick was released from
Fort Warren on Friday last, after soiourn
there Of two years. He belongs to Newark, N
J., and was captured on board block ade
runner when coming out OF Charleston.
~ A meeting of loyal M arylanders was
held on Friday night in New York, and an ad l.
dress, congratulatng the men of Maryland on
the adoption of the new free State constitution,
was adopted.
~ The Very Rev. d. W Cahill, d. D., the
celebrated Irish priest, astronomer, pulpit or
ator ar d chemist, died In Boston last Thursday,
After short illness. He was about IS years Of
age.
II The Mayoress of BassIngstrokc, Eng
land, having given birth to q SON, the citizens
presented her with 8 silver cradle worth
f5o,OOO.
~ The workmen in the Navy Yard, Phila-
delphla, have just had an increase Of wages
the secoEd increase in the past few months.
~ The National Sailors Fair was opened
II Boston on the 9th, a large number Of distin.
guished naval officers being present.
~ The defeat of Longstreet caused another
fall to rebel paper In Europe.