Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-27
NJ. 1850.
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The steamer Hermann, from Southampton
on the JSb inst., has arrived at New York. The
Esass sass ne new Reform ball will consist
in sirnI4s tswering the franchise in burroughs
70 SIX pounds, and in counties to fifteen
. poRnds. 1t seems Russell acts on Bright's ad-
vice, resolving TO stake the existence ofthe Ad-
ministration Of the bill. We cannot believe the
government believes the success of the bill will
Be accepted as a settlement Of the reform ques-
ton. The conduct on the ministry on the re-
form question seems to show they are them
selves conscious they are settling down. Erie
paid mp shares declined 1; 5-2O's declined =
In the French Senate Marshal Forey said the
return of the French troops from Mexico
could not take place so speedily as appeared
10 be desired in France. NJ. Rouher said in
oehaIf or the Government, that these opinions
We're the marshals opinions only. The views
OF the Government were embodied in the
speech and addresses from the throne The
LlVerpool cotton market is easier, quotations
pareiy maintained; sales for three days 3Q.U0O
bales, of which Is Goo hales were sold n snacn
lators.
A destructive occurred in Philadelphia YES
erday evening in Third street above Race
1t originated in Roberts hardware store and
conan municated to James, Kent Il Ssntee's ex-
tenslye dry goods warehouse DESTROYING the
TWO upper stories of the latter huiIdinr
Roberts store was entirely DESTROYED Fonr
hremen were killed, and others are reportad
Killed or injured, by the falling of the roof and
side walls. The loss by the fire amounts TO
over three ana a quarter millions OF dollars
George II. Roberts lost $4,000. Thomas a
B1OtneTs S2u.OOO James, Kent, Santee, a Co
one of the largest firms in the State occupIed
three stores, with heavy stock valued al
100000, which was totally DESTROYED The
drug store OF Shoemaker and Smith was de-
stroyed; loss 900 One member OF the Co.
lumbia Hose Company was killed; and several
others are reported killed.
a bill incorporating the Covington and Ohio
railroad passed both Houses of the Virginia
Legislature yesterday. The House pSNsed the
Senate bill amending the usury law - as 10
authorize contracts for the payment of per
cent. interest. They also adopted 4 resolution
reported some days since, expressing unquaIi-
fed appreciation of the action of Judge Under
wood, the Senator elect, with only one dissent
ing vote. The use of the hall was granted TO
the citizens for Wednesday night, when Judge
Conway, formerly of Kansas, will speak in
favor OF the Presidents policy.
A secret military council of O'Mahonpy's
Fenians, consisting of l25 military men, have
been IN session in New York. several days
Ihey have adopted an address to the BROTHER
hood and called on every Fenian 10 purchase
AT least twenty dollar bond or the Irish Re-
public. An Immediate demons stration on the
Island is promised.
In the North Carolina legislature the bill
generally known as the ''negro bill'' passed
the Ihlrd reading by a vote OF 81 10 81. The
courts where they are concerned in person and
adjourn on the 18th of March
Hon. William Parmenter, formerlya 4 MEM
Der OF Congress, died in Boston yesterday.