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Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-08-28
Foreign by sInlI and TeIegrnph.

FARTHER POINT, Aug. 26.-The steam
ship Nova Scotia, from Liverpool, Thurs
day, 10th, via Londonderry, 18th, passed
this point to-day. Her news has been al
most entirely anticipated by the Atlantic
cable by telegraph to Londonderry.
The steamship Fulton, from New York
arrived at Falmouth on the afternoon Of the
18th.
The steamship City of New York, from
New York, arrived at Queenstown on the
morning Of the 15th and reached Liverpool
at noon of the 10th.
The cholera statistics in London show a
decrease in the deaths.
The official Provincial correspondence
praises the moderation of NAPOLEON aud
credits him with the desire not to disturb
the friendly relations, or interfere in Ger
man politics, and asserts that hopes of
different character emanate from the inhu-
ence of opposite parties in France.
The article adds that Prussia will take
steps for the incorporation of the conquered
North German States without delay.
The London Times editorially says: Ma
POLEON has disappointed lovers of mischief
and has proved staunch to his principles,
Other London journals express satistac-
ton with his decision.
The Prussian Government intended to
announce to Parliament the annexation
of the conquered Northern States, but was
prevented by the influence of illustrious
persons at court.
The mission of Gen. MANTAEFFEL to
Hamburg is stated to have been attended
with complete success.
The Paris correspondent OF the London
Times says the Empress of Mexico is en-
deavoring to obtain release from the obli-
CATION to pay what is due 20 France out of
the proceeds of the Mexican customs, and
should the effort prove Intellectual she will
announce as her ultimatum her husbands
abdication of the Mexican throne.
The Moniteur contains intelligence from
Tifis that the post of Russian Doggstan has
risen in instruction. Reinforcements of
Prussian troops had been sent to the various
places where risings had taken place.
Cape of Good Hope mails to the 18th of
July report many shipping disasters on the
East coast Of Southern Africa. No Ameri-
can vessels are mentioned.
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our OUTSIDE PAGES.

FIRST pAeE-The Antecedents Of Leading
Southern Radical-The Negro in LibsTia-Teri-
bic Suferings at Sea.
FouRTH PAGE-How Petroleum was Discovered.
afo cfr
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IN the person who writes 10 % from VIII
Hanson county, over the signaturcof AM
CTS win give US his proper name, we viii
tell him some things which We think il is
nroner for him b know.
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FIX PoSrMAsrER General DENNIs0N Is
said 10 be in roceipi Of large number Of
letters from an parts Of the West, congratn-
lating him upon bis Withdrawal from the
Cabinet.
This Is as il should b A large majority
Of the people Of che coooiry were highly
gTati6ed al his Withdrawal, and only regret
that he didn't leave earlier.
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THE FALL TRADE
A Very Large and Extensive
STOCK OF DRY GOoDs.
VARIETIES, CLOTHING.
Boots, Shoes, and Hats,

Our Mr.. THos. W. Evans and Dr. r. C.. Gasp
MIR. residiEg permanently in New York. and
Buying all our Goods for Cash AZ isie
Lowest Net Prices, give "a advantages un-
surpassed by any other house in getting up cur
stock.
- To the Merchants who formerly purchased
in this market. and to all others. we can assure
them there is no necessity for going beyond Nash
vile to buy their goods; for We WILL SHOW
THEM a STOCK OF GOODS UNE-
QUALLED IN THE MARKET. and az
prices that will fully compete with Louisville and
Cincinnati.
We solicit an Examination.
EVANS, FITE & co.
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To Nashville Advertisers.
THE EXAMINER,

/ S large. well printed neWspaper-in its Sixth
a year-pEblished az Gallatin, Sumner county.
Tenn, on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad,
In one Of the Wealthest portions Of the State and
circulating at every Post0lice in sumner Smith,
jackson. Overton. fentFess and Macon counties,
and in the upper Cumberland river sections Of
Tennessee and Kentucky.
TO wholesale dealers. II offers inducements az
il is the only paper East Of Nashville, Ia district
several hundred miles long, in the great Tobacco
region, and 10 business men Of al kinds of Nash.
vile. who desire 70 reach the trade Of Country
Merchants. Il a valuable Advertising Medium.
The advantages Of securing the trade OF a Tobacco
section worth many millions Of dollars are az once
apparent. No deviations from published terms.
TERNs-QuARrERLY IN ADVANCE
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Expensive Pews---A Kentucky COnven-

H1AI5eIIsIFe = 1ss---lA IAelIIuGIlJ NOHNeIl7
ton Endorses both Congress and
President johnson.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 27.-The sum Of $780,
600 was realized from the sale Of pews in
the new Jewish Synagogue yesterday.
A convention of Radical Union men was
held at Lexington, KY, on Saturday, and
delegates TO the Philadelphia Convention
were appointed. Resolutions endorsing the
President and supporting the reconstruction
policy Of Congress were adopted.
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BYTELEGRAPH.

frE msFuCHEs OF The AsOcIHEp Pass
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GAN 4 AN4A-NNAcIof august -utn-- ne l1fl-
fish ship Fairlight, Capt, BERcH, from Hong
Kong, bound to San Francisco, was wrecked
near Island P. o. Chunghiam, on June 18th.
One hundred and forty-three Chinese passen-
gers and one European we're drowned. The
ship broke up six hours after striking and
nothing was saved. The Government had
chartereda steamertO send after the wrecked
crew.
Hong Kong papers of July Sd say the
English commercial panic was felt there in
juriously but the rush on the Government
banks had ceased.
The Revolt i'm China.
The United States flagship Hartford had
arrived at Hong Kong from America, and
reported that the lmperialists had beaten
$500 Nierfei rebels, causing them to retreat.
Chinese pirates captured a Hanoverian
schooner of Chill Point and stole $1,000,
but left the officers and crew uniniured.r
The report Of a revolt in Cansah is con-
frmed.
The troops in Ranehon, the capital, took
possession of the city, in the absence of the
Governor-General, seized the persons of the
Judge and Treasurer, and tried to force
them to memorabilia the Emperor 10 the
SACSb bAdb tilS tLOO - mcAS uIdhH luto ItNuAs
for want of pay and food. This event
caused great numbers of the genery and
mandarins to commit suicide TO prove their
loyalty. Great distress prevailed through
out the provinces. Wheat and maccarOni,
chief articles of diet, were held at 20 rails
per pecul. 1t was reported that large
body of rebels had penetrated into the Vi
cinity of Chin Kong, in the heart of the
Salt Clists.
1t is feared that the American schooner
Golden Pearl was lost between lamar and
Amer
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rE-THR FIRM OFNEIsOV 4 MUIR

NOT5CE.-THE FIRM or NELSON MUIR
~ FREE has been diFs0lvod by mutual consent.
VIZ. l.. MuRFHgE. ESQ.,. retiring from the flrm iDr
reasons explained below. and IS succeeded by
HRSnY A. NEis0x.
The Real Esfate Business viii Be continued
without interruption AZ 40. - Cherry street
A. NELSON z co.
HAVING RESUMED Ny FORMER BrsI-
III MSS. which was responded during The var.
add retiring iE consequence from the arm ~
NELSON MuHFHFE. I tender ny sincere thank
70 eur numerous friends. aad Old. for the rery
liberal PATRONAGE besfogreli upon us. and commend
10 them the new lrul. messrs. A. NELsos 4 Co..
a. 10 every respect. and In the highest degree.
anz-iw W. L. MURFREE-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

CHRISTMAS GOODs IN GREAT VARIETY
Mr.. John X. Foley has Just received his large
and varied stock OF Holiday presents, such as
Mantle Ornaments, French China Sets of all
kinds; Beautiful Bohemian Glass Ware, such
as Vases, Wine Sets. Bottles, Toilet and Smok-
ing Sets: also, Lava and China Ware ofevery
description Skates. Sleighs, Hobby Horses
Flags, &c, &c, TOO numerous TO mention
MI r. has received every material pertaining
10 the art of Decalcomane, together with s.
new supply of China. Glass and Crockery
ware, Cutlery and Plated Ware, Coal OIL
Lamps, and House Furnishing Goods which
De offers al greatly reduced rates to suit the
public. Satisfaction guaranteed Goods de-
livered free of expense and rented to Balls and
Parties OF reasonable terms coz
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l. ALExANDER, Esq, wholesale and retail
deder IN fine watches, jewelry. silver ware,
and diamonds. No. 2i0 Pennsylvania avenue,
mas Just opened splendid lot of gold watches,
CHAINS, teautfful brooches. rings, &c, that he
Is selling at astonishingly low prices, being
determined to close his business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

ODEoN HALL CLOTHING Rooms, Odeon Hall
Clothing Rooms! Take advantage of the tera-
porary reduction of prices in our very large
and well selected stock OF very fine and me.
alum clothing which we now offer at greatly
reduced prices. Also, now selling good Me-
rino Shirts and Drawers, at IS cents
ODEoN HALL CLOTHING ROOM,
NO. 4i6 Pennsylvania avenue, corner AZ.
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GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PRICES
AT RorHRoCKs,
ara STREET. OPPOSITE PATENT OFFICE

Net Wishing 90 carry over q heavy stock until
spring. have lie termined to reduce my prices
Ipon even description OF FRENCH snd Anericsn
Paper HsnsiI Is, Decorations, Borders. Centres,
Statues sno MedsliioDs Eire Board Prints, &c. /,
window shades, shade Hollands, sba1. Fixtures,
-ksstic Blind. Table ard stair OIL Clsth. q Ga
Persons no msy need any Of the above articles
Will md iE true economy 20 call and exam ne my
- R0THROCK.
1so and fS2 9TH street.
&C ls-tal opposite Patent Ohee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

SUITABLE PRESENT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Rothrock. on eth street, opposite the Patent
once has most beautiful collection OF oil and
water color paintings. steel engraving, recess
frames. picture frames, and other artlcies for
decoration, which are worthy the attention OF
connoisseurs, and which are suitable for Christ
mas presents. A finer and more varied as
sortment of goods in his line is seldom seen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

SURE PILE CURE.-Dr. Gilbert's Pile in.
strument positively cures the worst cases Of
piles. Sent by mail on receipt of "a. Circu-
lars free. Sold by druggists. Agents wanted
everywhere. Address J. b. Romano. Mana
ger, no. 90 AWAY, New York. 3:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

NEW AND BEAUTIFULLY illustrated title
PACED music forms neat aud appropriate
present and at Ellis music Store Won can
nnd a large assortment 20 select from. His
number is 3o6 Pennsylvania avenue, near cor
ner Of 10th street ~ IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

JEwELRY and Silver Plated Ware, ne y style
received this morning, for Holiday Pres.
ents, st Pnge's One Dollsr Jewelry Store,
NO. ABS Pennsyly ania avenue, near & X street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

To PREVENT paying Doctors bills, go to
Francs Gents Furnishing House. and buy
good warm Merino Shirts and Drawers, at o.
cents each: good warm Gloves and Socks,
AZ very low prices. No. 49i Seventh street
near Odd Fellows Hall 4
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BOARDING..


ITO LKT-A pleasant furnished font ROOM
Il with bOARD, t. one or two gentlemen. at No.
43s h ST., between 10th and llth. de H-Sts
MEMBERS OF CONGkEoS and others can be
w accommodated With BOARD aud suites of
ROOMS by applying ito NO. 46-, Pean,ylysnia
avenue, between Al and Sd streets. Table boar.
Gers likewise aocommodat ed. de 1885,
ELEGANTLY FURNISHED ROOMS, IN
~ snits or singly, with or without board at 2SS
III street, between 18th aud 18th. Table bearders
accommodated, Terms re .snnsble Also, base
meut Rooms suitable for offices, and stable and
Carriage House in rear of the house for rent.
MRS. 4. KEABNEY JORDAN
References: Major General Bright, Paymaster
General, General Morris 3. Miller, U. s. Army;
hev Mr. heeiing. pastor OF TriRty Church; Rev.
fsther ScNailJ, of st. Matthew Church.
SINGLE GENTLEMEN, Or GENTLEMEN
- and their wives, can be accommodated with
Rooms, furnished unfur nished. with good
Board; gas; bath, hot and cold water. At No.
2lO Bridge street, Georgetown no Slim
TABLE cOhRD at No. 464 10th street, Q few
L doors north Of the avenue. Terms SIS per
month. de is II
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"EWouLD REQUEST those in quest of Boots,
Shoes or Rubbers 10 examine Piper's new aud
large stock now opening at 400 Penns ylvanIa
avenue. between n and Oh streets. His en-
tire stock was manufactured and selected with
great care. since the decline in goods. enabling
MN 10 sell at prices satisfactory to the closest
buyers. z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

1.-THE Musical Ofering."-We have receive
a copy Of this paper, published yearly for the
holidays by John +. Ellis, the piano and musIc
man, for gratuitous distribution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

GERMAN hand knit Jackets and red flannel
Fire Shirts NAV be found at Hennine's One
Price Clofh'ug Stere, on the corner Of .venth
street and Maryland avenue, south OF the ca
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

NOTICE The Simpson House for sale, cor
ner OF 10Th street and Pennsylvania avenue
at great bargain: with five years lease and
cheap rents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

FINE-sTITCHED Doors made to order, and
good fit warranted for $40 pegged boots, 81
custom made store boots. sc. so: kip boots for
$3.50 TO s.; at Heilbrun & Brothers, 5O6
Seventh street. one door south of Odd Eel
lows Hall. 20
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RIEn.

GATES. December 18th. at o clock q. m, Mrs.
SALLIB GATES, formerly of LeesburR, Va
The funeral will take place at O'Clock on Wed
needay 18th instapt from the residence of her SON
% and Sd. The friends and sequsintances are N
vited to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

POLICE RETURSs.-The lieutenants OF the
various police precincts reported this morning
50 arrests in the entire District. The sum total
of CORPORATION fines was SiOS. so
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CITY ITEMS.

ZIG DRUss for big boys. iitus drums Tor lit
tle bows, AT Ellis music Store, 3 q Psnusylva-
ma avenue |
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CoRNs, Bunions, Bad Nails, Enlarged Joints,
Warts, Moles, Vascular Excresences, &c
successfully treated by DIR. White, Surgeon
ChrOpodist, ga Penn. av., between " aud 9Th
streets Office hours from a m. TO D. m,
and to D. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

For CHILBLAINs and Frosted Feet. Whites
Embrocation is a specific. Price 81 per bottle
For sale at i2i Pennsylvania avenue, between
AZ al d 9th streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

WE SHALL COMMENCE our Christmas Direc.
tory to- morrow and advertisers who wish no
tice should send in their advertisements sea
sonably.
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IMPOSITION ON THE FRERDYRN-On Friday
morning, from two 10 three hundred freedmen
were gathered about the Old Capitol. much TO
the surprise OF all who saw them, and il an
peared from what they stated that some white
woman had been gong around among them
Circulating report that the Government had
a large quantity OF rebel clothing which had
been stored IN the Old Capitol, and which on
the day above named she was to distribute In
appeared also, that on the strength Of the mis-
representations she had borrowed small sums
of money from them. The woman was pune
tual al the time appointed, and went INTO the
building; but suddenly exclaimi lin that she had
left the key OF the room at home, she left to get
1t, and has not yet returned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

MEETING OPEN ON SUNDAY police O fl
Gers are giving particular attention to the en-
forcemsnt of the city ordinance prohibiting the
opening Of places of business on the Sabbath
DAY Yesterday, Sergeant Franklin arrested I
q. MCGlauhlin, and officer Howes arrested
Frederick Gentey. both of the Third Ward for
keeping open their places of business on sun
day. They were taken before Justice Morseu
who fined each 500. John killiau was arrest.
ed by officer Greer. of the Second Ward. for a
like offence, and was fined SO by the same
Justice. In the first C tses the defendants Were
keepers of hOuses where liquors is sold and
the last u cOnfectoner. Other warrants have
been served and the parties have ruled the
cases for trial.
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LOST AND FOUND.

NJ REwARD-Lost. M,peay evening. In th.
otop.io. .,.-.s The finder viii receive tAe
.:,:s siiii p: 81 ssfi;
S1hAHkD AWAY-ln the mo- ming Of the isth
- instant, Bay MARE MULE. blind In isht
eye. had spune sson attached 70 her. Any enc
Ssn.s III a %
Bellhaneer, No 2aS Penn'a avenue IT.
osT-0n Thursday night, between 1,n street
~, and the Baltimore depot. about $3.50, IN .
ersk n sS soon The binder will r esi,s
sSoa,iEpEknsOH, northwest corner Of youth sad
STRAYED-Triday, December IL. 1870, a Bl.ck
- Buffalo COW, accompanied BY . red and white
falo cow, Nth white face and White marx be-
tween fore shoulders, lost October Is. 1876. Ten
Dollars reward win be paid BY ANpRnW HEN
cry of either OF the above cows de H-2ts
- VEST by mistake, ON the 18th Dec, in Mr..
Blattlers; 18th street, between and g streets,
will greatly obi ge the workman at Mr.. Peter
xhs FL Of az
~ cannot be bought In this country. All tailors
hEN IsSu fxssoS M to make tu'. IssT1Js
GAME TO MY PREMIsls. on the l2th Instant,
head The owner is requested to come forward,
p I've property, pay charges, and take her swsy.
NICE NIGEL ms Nc ALLis1ER, corner 7th and sts..
George Jones near Bladensburg, g dark brown
HORSE, marked U. 8 and I. o.; medium size,
n"ss The sSoy. Gs%aTd viii be psid rssurosd
oo2 HyattsviIle. Prince Georges 90. Md
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I!
OvEBCOATs (,

OvERCOAfs ovEBC0ATs
We iRvite Gentlemen now In want OF line OVER
COATS 70 examine our large assortment OF
Brown CHINOHILLA OvERSAOKS,
Grey OHINCHILLA OvERsAOKs,
Blue CHINOHILLA OVERSACKs,
Black CHINCHILLA OvERSAOKS,
Brown WHITNEY BEAVER ovERSACKs,
Grey WHITNEY BEAVER OvERsACKs.
English MELTON OvERsACKs,
Black BEAvER CLOTH OvERsACKS,
Blue BEAVER CLOTH 0vERSACKs,
&C., &C., &c.
Made and finished equal 70 custom. work, which
We are selling 1t the LOWEST PRICES.
WALL, STEPHENS & CO.,
329 Penn o avenue,
der6t Init between eth and 10th streets.
MAOKEREL AND GOLDFISH.
10 900 pound. lars. saoRI GOLDFISH.
Just received and Tor sale At our wharf. at the
foot Of Seventh 1T. g.. Brown SON.
delsn No. ass Ninth ST, let. and "
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY
AND
LADIES ICE CREAM
DINING SALOONS.
Having resumed the Confectionery Busipess at
No: 14o Penn'a ave-. bet. 18th and 18th streets
, which have greatly ed and improved, and
this stand as first class establishment; and in
srs to me- cs ana aas %1 in
slspdia stock Of the choicest French C.nd sna
ESy;sn srp sESy
OF my OWL Importation direct from
using none but the bss, msteri.s. and having Ssi
10 p ih:
other Entertainnents in the best style and at the
iCE DREAMS AND WATER ICES
Of the choicest nsvSrs s2So per gallon, delivered
- JOSEPH III. sHATFIRLD.
No. 246 Penn ave, bet. 18th and 18th SITS.
TO OUR YRIENps AND CUSTOMERS -
sHAFFIItD, So fsyerabiy Known as q Oonfsc.
isns ih:if fs1sfs to him. MOVING they Vii not
De n-st' a46 Pa. .v.. bet. nth and isrs sis.
CABINET FURNITURE.
CARVED WALNUT PARLoR SUITES,
CARVED OAK wALNUT-TBIMMED SUITES,
. OF THE LATEST STILES.
PARLoR SUITES, 49, .Aa
HAIR NATTREssES,
FEATHER PILLOWS,
CHAI8e OF ALL STYLES.
WITH A oRNIRAL ASSORTMENT or
FIRST CLASS FURNITURE. aT7
F-IT rHF ~-
s-- o. - r. ALSO. -..r
TUoKERs PATIENT SPRING BEDS,
Combining the several reauiremsnts of comfort
cleanliness. portability, durability. and cheap
ness-s household necessity,
For sale by JAS. g. MCGUIRE 4 co.
90 is-ssim Corner Tenth and d streets
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MARRIKn.

PENNIES can be had in any quantities at the
Star office counter
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MILITARY COMMISSION TRIALS ILLEeAL-
fBSoTtdnt DeeisiOR Of The SRprene Court-in the
supreme Court yesterday in the matter OF
LAM r mllllgaD, petitioner on a certtfi-
cafe OF division between the Judges of the Cir
cut Court of The United States for the dIstrict
OF Indiana, decision was given. The oues
lions certified In this case, and two other cases
heard with u. were as follows:
J. Tn the facts stated in said petition and ex.
hiblts, ought writ of h1bedS corpus 10 no
issued according to the prayer OF said petitionP
:. On the facts stated In said petition and en-
hlbifs. onght the said Lambdin F. Milligan 10
b. discharged from custody rs in said petition
prayed
2. Whether, upon the facts stated in said
petition and XhIbIts. the military commission
mentioned therein had jurisdiction legally 10
try and sentence said MilIigan in manner and
form as IN said peutiOn and exhibits stated
As 10 the first two questions. il is answered
afirmstiyety, and as To the third question N *
answered in the negative
Mr.. Justice Davis read the opinion of the
court On the merits, il is held that Congress
provided against such commissions rather
than IN favor of them. by the act OF 1863, and
that congress has not the constitutional DO Uer
10 authorize such commissions. That the Con-
sutuuOn Is expressly against them, and 10 IS
The supreme law of the land in times OF war
IS IN times OF peace. Mr.. Chief Justice Chase
read an opinion Gin which Justices WAYNE
Swayne, and Miller roncur) dissenting from
80 much Of the OPINION of the court az held
that Congress did not have the constitutional
power 10 authorize military commissions but
cOncurrlng as to the answers given 10 the
questions certified up. The dissenting opinion
holds that in time of war Congress NAV an
thorIZe military commissions 20 try offence
sucn as charged In the cases before the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

GRAND LARCENY.-Rufus III. Clark was
arrested Saturday by Lieut. Skippon, of the
Third Ward, for the larceny Of a coat and vest
the property OF J. w. Wallingsford, No. 397 r
street. Justice Morsell sent him TO Jail for
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-18

NEW TRADE SPRINGING UP.-The Alexan-
dria Gdrette says:-ssQuantiteso OF pork, poul-
try. and wild fowl, &c, are brought in the
STEAMBOATS, plying on the Potomac, 70 this ana
the Washington markets. Quite a new trade
has been opened in this market. The farmers
on the Iower Potomac are finding IL TO their
advantage to have market gardens, and to
raise poultry" n
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JOSH BILLINGS AS A LECTURER AT Met
ZEROTT HALL.-This sarcastic individual will
s'leetuT" at MetZerott Hail on Wednesday ITO
morrow evening, for the benefit Of the relief
fund of the Soldiers and Sailors Union, of this
city We are pleased that our citizens have
the opportunity Of enjoying themselves, and
at the same time contributing TO the comfort of
large class of destitute persons in our midst
We understand that the board of relief having
charge of the fund referred 10, relieved about
40 persons, al an outlay of S3O4, IN October
last. and about IS persons, al an outlay of s535,
In November. None who go are likely to be
disappointed, as the genuine wit and humor
of the lecturer are calculated to satisfy the
most exactng demands.