Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-24
TELEGRAMS, Ac.


no further collision had occurred between the
Paraguayans and Brazillians. In the fgh, Of
October 80, et TerJuty, after repulsing the
Paraguayans the Braziliians sailed out from
the fort, but were surrounded and badly cut
up, losing ecme six hundred in killed and
wounded, besides numerous prisoners. The
gunboat Paranayba was badly damaged by
the ParaRuayans on October 2e, and was COM
PEELED to run ashore to prevent sinking. II Is
stated that three more iron -clads have joined
the Brazilian feet.
-Four colored children, who have been bound
under the apprenticeship laws of Maryland 10
q Mr.. Richardson Of Anne Arundel county,
were restored Saturday morning by General
Gregory, assistant commissioner of the Freed
mems Bureau. in Maryland. TO their parents
from whom they had been separated for nearly
two years. Mr.. Richardson adopted the above
coure In preference to submitting the case 70
the clvli court, thereby acknowledging the IL
legality of the detention. Judge Bond lately
ordered the return Of a number OF children
similarly hel TO their parents.
Several witnesses were examined in New
Orleans. Saturday. before the congressional
Investigation committee, among whom were
Judge Yarmouth and Judge Howell All
persons connected with the commission are
sworn to secresy. Before returning to Wash
lngten the committee will take evidence re-
sardiDg the sentiment Of the people and the
management of the Federal departments.
Peru and Chilli have determined to reject the
terms Of mediation proposed by France and
England. Spain lust salu te their iags aban-
don her claims, and return the three million of
dollars received from Pezets Government.
preparations for the war continue. A treaty
offensive and defensive had been formed be-
tween Bolivia and Paraguay. The former is
TO suxply twenty-fv thousand troops and
carry the war into Brazil.
On the goth of October the Paraguayans
with ten battallians of infantry supported by
cavalry and artillery, during a heavy rain and
q mi oI
they lost on the 18th of July, but were repulsed
leaving 500 dead on the field. As the Brazil
lians were well protected by their defences,
their loss was comparativelytsmail.
A Valparaiso letter of Noyem Der IS saws that
the bark Fanny, OF London, with eighteen
Parrott guns on board for the Cnillian Gov
eminent, is forty days over due. The ship
Tecumseh, with several Blakely cannsn from
Boston, is soon expected there.
The Indian commissioners sent by the In
dian Department to confer with the tribes in
Kansas have appointed a grand council 10 be
held in Kansas city. There has been no diff
Guilty with any but the Kickapoos, who refuse
10 leave in a body
The jury at Sweetsburg, q. W in the case
Of Terence Mcdonald, on Saturday night re-
turned a verdict OF "not guilty" The prison.
er was taken TO jail being still held for charges
of robbery and attempt to commit rape
On recommendation Of Dr. Muir an order
has been issued TO the troops in Canada TO grow
their boards durlng the winter months as a
1t is stated that the military authorities in
canada expect 10 receive works and machinery
from England for the conversion of ali the
Enfield rifles In the province to breech. load
ers.
The United States gunboat Shamokiu has
reached Cunizer with Minister Washburn and
suit on board. They landed, and were pro-
quay.
Three roHghs came over 10 Buffalo. Satur.
", Canal Shn
IN the leg with pistol. They escaped. but are
known. .
Governor Worth, OF North Carolina, was
inaugurated Saturday in the presence of bor,,
House OF the Legislature. His inaugural adj.
dress is warmly endorsed. .- ...1 20.
Admiral Dahlgren had assumed command
of the South Pacific squadron vice Pearson.
relieved Captain Green takes command OF
the Powhatan, vice Davenport.
The first rail OF the Galveston City railroad
was laid Saturday. The Mayor, City Conn
ell, Major b. Rush Plumby, and others offici-
ated. - ,.T - =
New YORK penitentiary for ten years for rob-
bing the post office. Some half dozen coun-
terfeIteIs received a like sentence.
William McGapn and Robert Chambers
were sent to Jail in New York, Saturday, in
default of $40, 600 bail on a charge of defrsud-
ing b. Mordy of SS, 600 at faro.
The Masonic Order OF Philadelphia decided
al recent meeting, TO erect a new Masonic
temple at the corner Of Broad and Filbert
streets ...- - 80
Twelve ocean steamers left New York Sat-
urday, for different parts of the world, taxing
an aggregate Of 700 passengers and cargoes
valued at over S5,0O0,10O.
The mediation proposed by Chilli and Bo-
livia has been refused by the Argentine Gov
ernment. .- 'H .-.
The trains on the Buffalo and Erie Railroad
have been blocked by snow, but they are be.
gin ming TO work through. p ..@'
The ship in which Dan Setcheu left San
Francisco for New South Wales, is yet un-
heard OF. ,a.. = -
James Byrne. of New York. was on Satur.
day held in $1,000 bail for seducing Jennie
Pullman.
The painting, Yosemite Valley, lately sold
in Boston for $500 is one OF the Sc yeral small
views OF the valley by Bierstadt.
The Emperor Of Brazil has emancipated all
his slaves. .... -..,...., -. : =
Christ Church. at Rye, New York, was
burned Friday night Loss 425, eOe .tt
Five whiskey distillerIes were seized in New
York Saturday.
The Congressional excursion party leaves
Nashville for Decatur tonight.