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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

EXECUTING THE Hoe aLAw.-Yesterdaym morn
ing at an early hour an eff cient officer OF the
Third Ward having walked his beat for sever
al hours without making an arrest seeing q
large hog running loose determined to do some
swine running at large, and with some little
difficulty captured the "Porker." No carts or
wagons being at hand the officer made his way
to the station. carrying his prize by the hind
leg with considerable diff iculty. When near
ing the station one of the day ON GERS seeing the
hog approach with the night officer attached
hailed him with "What haveyou been doing z"
hog law" and the officer deposited his capture
on the floor OF the station, ana after some little
'riggine" by his brother officers as to having
supposed that he was a horse, cart and driver
the hog was placed in the yard Of the station
until transportation to the almshouse is pro-
cured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

POLICE SuMMARY.-The whole number OF
arrests made by the police yesterday were o.,
while the amount derived from fines was
Sl77.o2. The business OF each police station
was as follows Second, l arrest, Ane i'm.
posed, So; third, arrests, amount Of fines
$ii62: fourth, arrests, amount Of fines, Sls;
Eth. % arrests. amount Of hnes, S26; sixth, I2
arrests, amount of fines, $i6; seventh, 10 ar.
rests, amount Of fines, SO; eighth, arrests,
amount of fines, S13; tenth, 10 arrests. amount
or fines, Ses. The Sanitary officers, made 2 ar
rests, the fines of which amounted to SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

- The New York Constitutional Conven.
aon ON W ednesday, by the decisive vote Of y
TO y, defeated an amendmenb offered by the
democrats, to the majority report on the Suf-
present property qualification Of voters and
provided for separate submission OF impar-
tial suffrage to the people. One OF the Demo.
York Staats Zietung, astonisned his colleagues
by ad vising them to vote in faver of Negro
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BUCKEYBs.
NATIO
Totals
Totals. .l3 &c |

TotaB..... Is S5 TOtAls......1S 12
We have returns from the "Munin Nine"
or High Tycoons. Their extreme modesty no
doubt prevents them from makiLg their score
public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

IOn Wednesday last in Mobile, Alabama,
three negroes, Charles Richardson, ULYSSES
Grant and James Richardson, were SEN
fenced to be hanged for the robbery OF the
that city whom they attempted to kill and
for outraging the persons OF his wife and
daughter.
III A terrible disease, similar 10 the cholera,
has broken out among the freedmen on the
plantations along the Yazoo river, Mississip-
pi This disease has every appearance of
cholera, though it confined itself to the freed.
men. The disease, 1t is thought. was brought
on by The negroes eating such quantities Of
catfish. half cooke d ant seasoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

- The suffrage question has been agila!ing
the New York Constitutional Convention fer
some time past, and has been the cause OF an
immense amount OF speech making The par
ncular point now considered is whether the
people in voting on the new constitution shall
or shall not vote separ ately on the clause pro-
viding for colored suffrage. The Re epubAcans
are opposed to separate submission, whilst
the Democrats favor 1t, and as the former are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

TEE SPLIT AMoKe TIE MoRnoHs.-Wun
IeEasd to tho detection suAoug the Mormon
See9efs, whsch was reported some days ago by
teleelaph, We dnd the folio wing further par
neelars in the Sals Lake vidette, the aati-
Mormon paper:
Pratt one ofthe denounced apostles, is said
70 De on the way here from England, determ-
sned 10 advance his views to the sainsts on
Things temporal and SPIRITUAL; and Young
vehemently charged his followers not to listen
70 any apostates, and particularly to him
Where Hyde and Lyman are. we are not ad
vised, but suppose them to be i'm the SO atherp
part OF the territory. The people were
cautioned to have nothing to do with 0entiIes
or apostates. The three men Lyman, Pratt
And HYDE are said to be among the ablest and
most intelligent of the Mormon leaders, and
have done wonders In building mp the Nor
mon Church; and their detection at this time
is ominous OF change in that church and
BODIES o good to the one-man power in Utah.
that has so completely ruled in all matters
relating to this world and the next Outside
speculatfons account for this change of heart
in various ways; among which the fact that
Brigham Young, jr. was chosen TO succeed
Brigham Young, sr., over the apostles, Is
prominent.
If Brigham would now only abolish polyg-
amy IN Utah, he would head Off those able
apostatee, who are determined to make mis-
chief in the ranks this RUNNER, and do s'dirt" /"
He can do 1t just well as not, and it would
recommend him 10 the American people, and
the civilized world more than any act of
his life. or anything else in his ability to
perform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

ALAnM OF FInA--The alarm Of IRE ysvter
day attsYnoon, abpat ~ o,eBock, wa cauaed
~ tbs burning q z sheA o. @ sfYsst, between
18th and 13tAs TheAreWas extin9uicned win
s 1eW buchets Of water. Tho aIarm vaa
sounded fyem box 36, Franklin saeine. no1so.
which Afou9bt out the depArenonspTomI1av. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

RRAL EsrAT1 SALHs.-Msssrs.9 Cooper &
LAtmer, Auctioneers, yesterday so1d lot No !
In square No. 80, II feet front BY 100 fset deep,
fronting on @ street betwsen 11fh and l3tn
streets, improved by . three story brick house.
to Geo. L. Parker for &2,615, also lot in squaYe
No. 50, improved By TIVE frame houses On q
street between 22d and I'D streets. to JoAn
ScAnlon Tor $676.s a< s. p -1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

~The Americans have triumphed over the
English on the subject OF locking up passeu-
gers in railroad cars. There is said to be
fair prospect that the wretched system OF
locking mp passengers in English railway
cars will be abolished. A bill for this purpose
has been introduced into the House OF Com
mons, and though encountering violent oppo-
sition from the railway interest, 1t has passed
successfully through committee hands, and
will probably become law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

RoBBRRY.-Oaptain Snedecer, the schooner
Lady Anna, was robbed on Wednesday night
Of . very fine chronometer watch and chain
The Captain was asleep In the caoin OF his
tered and took from chair beside his bed his
vest, in the pocket OF which the watch was.
Next morning the vest was found on top the
cabin, but, Of course, the time-pfece was gone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

SAVE YOUR MoRRY-The Freedmen,s Sa-
wings and Trust Company, Office corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and 10Th street, ordered
last week that 21 per cent. interest be paid to
all depositors of six months standing. Every
depositor who puts his i've dollars or more
into the Bank before the third Monday in this
month (July) will be in time to get the next
January interest. The deposits are now nearly
half million dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

STEAM CARRIAGR.-A light open buggy, In
which were seated two mon, appeared in the
streets OF Boston few days ago, with no yisi-
BILE means Of locomotion save slight appara-
tue under the box. The vehicle came down
the street on the track, just behind a horse car:
but when the car stopped, the buggy was
turned aside and passed by the car, guided as
easily as il horse had been attached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

GONG TO SUsPRND THE CHARTuR.-It in
stated that at q meeting OF the Grand Council
OF the Independent Order Of Good TempIar.,
lately held, they decided 10 suspend the char.
ter Of Purity Lodge, No l2, organised on Tues.
day evening, for the reason that II was
stated BY prominent members OF the new lodge
that they intended to admit colored people to
membership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

ELECTION OF CITY OFFICERS -Georgetopn
d. c., July 10, l667.-Editor Star As some OF
the citizens OF Washington are considerably
have the officers OF the Corporation heretofore
appoin ted by the Mayor and confirmed by the
Aldermen, hereafter elected in joint con ven
tion OF the Mayor and Boards Of Alderman
and Common Council. and seem to have An
idea 1t is new scheme, / desire to state for
their information and consolation that none of
the officers of the Corporation OF Georgetow wn
are appointed by the Mayor, but are always
elected by the Boards OF Aldermen ana Con.
mon Council in joint convention in January
OF each year, Gust previous TO the ele ction OF
new Councils by the people, and that the plan
has been found to work very satisfactorily
here, as it Will no don bt in our city
AN Ex-OPFICK HOLDER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

THE MARYLAND CONSTITUTIONAL OcNyxN-
TIoN tranacted nothing Of general interest
yesterday. The report OF the judiciary COM
mfttee was considered and several sections dis
posed OF, some Of them with slight amendments,
hut no final vote was taken on the pending
nYon0sitrona
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

AN INsAN1 MAH.-Omcer ]. E. Arnold, of
the Eighth Precinct, near the Navy Yard, took
an insane coIcred man named Jas. Johnson 10
Milstead PFccused permit from Secretary
BY0wnipg, ana this mOrnin9 had him reno yed
10 the Government hospital for the insane
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

OFFICERS ELEcTRD.-The following officers
were elected, Friday, July II at the annual
meeting OF the Great Council Improved Order
of Red Men of the District of Columbia:
Worthy Great Sachem, Philip A. Oawood:
Worthy ct. Senior Sycamore, James E. De.
ment; Worthy ct. Junior Sycamore, A. @.
Prather; Worthy Ct. Chief OF Records, James
Edwards; Worthy ct. Keeper Of Wampum,
Moses Merrill; Worthy ct. Prophet, Joseph
Burch; Worthy CT. Representatives to
Rich. Moses Merrell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

~THIS MOVEMENT Is ENTIRELY sEPA.
RATE FROM, AND HAS No CONNECTION
WITH ANY OTHER ENTERPRISE. .-A
Address all Orders and Communications, with
Stamps tor Return Postage TO "''0
GEORGE " THOMAS.
Managing Director,
No. $40 Pennsylvania avenue.
Washington, d. q.
@Editors respectfully invited to notice
this " National 0fferng''of of sympathy and nhiJan
ihrophy, and to lend it such aid as their beneyo.
frhct suggests -.=.. Je p Inn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

The CASE OF CoNovRR.-ln the Crimua
Court, June term, sJndge Cartier, ON Tues
day, the motion for g. new trial In the case of
Sanford ,Conover alias Charles AlDunham
was overruled, and. the sentence Of the Court
TO 10 years i'm prieonment in the ALBANY neni
tentiary ordered to be carried into effect Yes
terday morning, However, Judge Lander,
counsel for the accused, filed an appeal from
the decision OF the Court, and also q motion te
suspend the execution OF the sentence, and the
Court, after stating that the appeal must be
heard at an early day, directed that an order
be issued to the warden Of the Jail not to re-
move the prisoner unit further orders.
The warden Of the Jail, Mr. Brown, who is in
Boston, hearing that new trial had been re-
fused, ,teIegraphed to Mr.. Cronin, one OF the of.
fcers at the Jail, to take the prisoner to ALBANY
starting this morning, but the order Of the
Court prevented Mr.. Cronin from starting
ConoveI, II will be recollected, was tried and
falsely swearing before the Judiciary Com.
mittee OF the House of Represen tatiyes IN re-
gard TO the assassination plot. He has but
little fear Of going TO the penitentiary, and is
confident that he will obtain n new trial and
be released on bail.
II is but due TO the Warden to say, in view
OF The many reports which have been pub
lished to the effect that he has, of his own ac.
cord, been keeping the accused here that Ger.
tain members OF Congress might endeavor to
obtain from him evidence to be used before the
Impeachment Committee, that the prisoner
has been several times notified that he would
be taken to prison, anc as often has the order
Of the Court directed that he be held over be.
cause OF pending motions for new trial, an.
peals OF prisoners counsel, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

1MPRovRMRNTs.-Wen notice that on L street,
between 18th and 10th, neighborhood which
is one OF the most healthy in the city, Mr.. Al
exander Borland has erected aAd Is now fin-
ishfng two three-stery pressed brick front
dwellings. which Will cost about &c, 600. Di.
rectIy opposite, Mr. Peter hammond has com
meAced the erection OF two houses of a similar
character, and short distance west Mr. Will
lett (carpenter) has completed q fine three
story dwelling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

~ An American breech. loader has been
adopted by Sweden for the use of her armies
1t is said thut in Austria, France, and several
other European countries where the American
breech -lOaders have been rejected, 1t has been
on account Of the cost OF making them, ana the
length OF time that will be rec uired to adapt
machinery for their constru ction Their suDe-
riorlty ie, however, freely acknowledged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

SUSPICIOUS CHARAcTERs.-Yesterda af-
ternoon, Detective McDevitt, returning from
New York, noticed three suspicious colored
kept an eye on them till be arrived here, when
with the assistance Of his partner, Mr. Olar.
voc, he took them in charge, and escor ted them
to headquarters, where they gave their names
Bell. They denied all knowledge OF each
other, but had about them pretty much the
same kind OF articles, among which were two
cards, razor, counterfeit, broken bank and
Confederate notes, &c; also, q diary OF their
winnings and expenses. They are all, I'M
morning they were sent over to Justice Wal.
ter, by whose order they were placed on the
train to be sent of.
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The following will explain the method of
tributlng nle Fund.

(REPLY OF GENERAL HOWARD.)
WAR DEPARTMENT, w aslangton, j une lst 1857
GEO. ". THOMAS, Esq, National Hotel, Wash
ington, ID. c.:
DEAR SfR Your letter is iVst received. [ thank
yOC for the confidence repcsed in me, and will
gladly receive any monies contributions you
may receive fer the relief Of the destitute would
prefer that other gentlemen should be associated
with me as trustees and world suggest that if the
funds cosnen late for the relief Of the
pressing desituton, it will be better to devote the
funds portion of theK. TO the education of any
and all classes of the poor for except in of
famine, the ordinary poverty In section of this
country can easily be met by the communities
where it may exist. BHt IN no case too
much lie gwen for the all important work of edu
cation. Very respectfully yonr obedient servant,
q. o. HOWARD,
Major General, Commissioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

THE DISTRICT IN OoNsREss.-The House
amendment to the Senate bill for the further
security OF equal rights in the District OF Co.
lumha, which was adopted by the House yes
terday afternoon previous to the passage OF the
bill. as stated in the Star, repeals the word
"white" wherever 1t occurs in the laws re-
latiDg TO the District OF Columbia, or in the
charter or ordinances of Washington or
Georgetown. operating as q limitation on the
right of any eIecter in the District to hold any
Office OF to be selected to serve as a Juror, and
makes 1t unlawful for any person or officer 10
enforce or attempt to enforce such limitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

To this Grand Reception there will be offered
20 600 CezN1fc ates of Adm sszon, at 81 each which
will entite the holders to super copies Of Spe ndid
STEEL PLATE ENGRAVtNGS, produced by q
new process, the highest type of American art
The subjects selected for these unique and beautiful
Pictures and the perfection of their execution
such must comme nd them to public approbat on.
These Certificates will also eltitle the holders to
the award apportioned then. The arrangements
for the management of this NATIONAL OFFER
ING in strict accordance with the acknowl-
edged priarifss Of lar and 0aordlS and the method
of it such cannot fail to secure public
confidence and generous support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

PETROLEUM FOR FUEL.-The feasibility of
running locomotives with petroleum is being
tested by one OF the leading railroad compa-
nies in Pennsylvania If the result she uld be
as marked in favor OF petroleum for fuel for
locomotives as the Boston experiments prove
1t 10 be as motor OF eamboats, the effect
upon the PROSTATE petroleum interests OF the
country will be marked, and we may expect
revival of activity In the oil regions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

EXCURSION TO THE GREAT FAxLs-The
Board Of Trade have In contemplation q grand
pleasure excursion to the Great Falls Of the
Potomac and 1t 10 designed to invite the mem
The object Of the trip has not been made pub-
liz. &f4 S-tE1.s .5 "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

ACCEPTING THR SITUATION a
white man in Danville (Virsinia) holding An
umbrella over negro womans head to pro-
tect her from the ram a facetieus Virginian
recently remarked to correspondent Of the
New York Herald: Mr.. Stranger excuse me-
but look at that, and then you can tell your
people up North that Virginia accepts tho
situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

EXCHANGE OFFICE OF WILLIAM HUB.
~ LEY l. co.
We are selling Bills Of Exchange on England
ireland aad Scotland, Sor one pound sterling and
upwards, at our office, 4Os Pennsylvania avenue
ap 29-3m WIN. HURLEY co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

g AVN ANK
"A PIN DAY rs A GROAr A YEAR"
Call at the corner Of
10TH STREET AND PENNA. AvEN
FREEDMENiS IS SAVINGS AND TRUST CO.
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS.
The Central Office of this Company is now situated
as above and is carried on in connection with the
Washing eton Branch
OFFICE OPEN FROM TILL 8.
Deposits of ONE DOLLAR and upwards received,
and interest paid on all sums of FIVE DOLLARS
and upwards.
Investments are made in UNITED STATES
BONDS AND STOCKS ONLY, under the direction
of HENRY ID. COOKE, ESQ, of JAY COOKE j.
Bank.
The Deposits are now.more than $4,000
M. T. HEWITT ofEew York, President.
ID. l.. EATON, Actuary.
W: J. WILSON Cashier Of Branch Bank.
nV g W. fam 6m*
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

WAsHINGToN AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
The case Of Stevens vs.. Davidson. involving
the lease Of the Washington and Alexandria
railroad, was argued before the district court,
nowin session At FredericksburE, on Satur.
day last. The court has not announced Its do.
cision. Col. G. W. Brent OF this city. for the
appeflants, and Col. W. A. Dulany, OF this
city, and A. b. Masruder and R. ]. Brent, OF
Baltimore, for appellees. .-Aler. Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

A SUPERB MUSICAL. RECEPTION
eaJsaing the most eaiineiI talent of the Ceantry
Ia RIhs give n in the
CITY OF WASHINGTON, D. c.,
ONrNE
lETENING OF SEPTE MBER 18th, 1867.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

A MAN MURDERED BY HIS WIFE AND HER
PARAMoUR.-A man named Joseph Coma
was brutally murdered at Reinhold's Station,
in Lancaster county, on Saturday night. Some
time ago his wife ran of with a man named
John Smith. On last Saturday evening they
returned, and Smith threateaed TO take Comrae
lie. Next morning the latter was found dead.
and the murderers had escaped, but efforts are
being made to have them Observation-Disclosures
burg TeIedrdph.
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TELEGRAMS. sc.

The Government, rslinquishes its claim
ogainAt the steamer Heroine, seized AZ Tampi<o
for fraudulent sale, bnt retains q lien for the
advances by the New Orleans consul and Col
1ector Kellogg. The vessel has been t0rned
over to the naval officer Of New Orleanyiss es4
The steamers Lncia and heroine, at New
OTleane, confirm the report of the death of
santa Anna. IDoubtfutJ-Ed.l Gen. Pavor
has about 700 men and Oanales about 400 men
at Tampico, and recruiting is still going on. J
Four hundred Mormons left Omaha MOE day
right, for Salt Lake City. They came from
Liverpool, and will reach theft destination in
the Iat,er part OF Sepcember. -
Sixty. six head Of cattle belonging to freight
train were captared On the 18th instant, thirty
miles from Fort +Ssdgwick, and one man was
killed.
The Montana papers announce the arrival
OF Gov. Smith and family, ,aad. Col, Meredith,
Surveyor General OF tho Territory. 81 $ s
The registration In Mobile closed Wednes-
day. The total number registered was 2,349
whites, and 1895 blacks. .-t GtEr
The steamer Flint was set on fire At Mobile,
"Wednesday, ana burned at her wharf. Loss,
$3,OOO Noiksuraace. 81 =
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S1S0 900

/ s1s0 900
IN UNITED STATES 'SREENBACKS
ke distributed to the Suffering pc ople 6 the
in ny Major General O!S. Howard, U. s. Com
ss0Dss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

S0RDERS FOR CERTIFICATES may be
sent direct to with Stamps for return postage,
enclosing the amount for the number of Certif.
catss ordered. which il large amount, should be
IN Draft Post Office Order, payable to the order
prompt attention. Be particular and write names
plainly, giving Date, Town, County, and State.
The following are our Club Rates. To pOns BILE
Agents, fifteen per cent. commission will be al
lowed on single Certificate rates:
rive Certificates to one Address 60 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

BASE BALL.-The Pioneer Club, Of Alexan.
dria, will play b match game with the Monu-
mentals, Of this city, to- morrow afternoon, near
Colcross. These cluos played on Tuesday
inninss were played, and 1t was a tie score,
ay ia AZ @ta-s II s}s @+=
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-19

Relying with confidence on the nerosity of the
American public, to assist objects of true phlan-
fhTopy, when fairly presented and Justly conducted
We herewith present plan, which if res ponded tc
with hearty coed will, cauaot fail to give perma-
return to the benefactors wiil be
fine copy of a Steel-P1ate Engraving, to be
delivered free of charge.
2, Admission to the Grand MUSICAL Reception and
3. Their award in the apportionment of 8 15O,-
900 in United States Greenbacks, to be appropri-
ated to certificate holders, the balance to be ap-
piIed 10 the purchase of Pictures and the payment
Of discounts. Commissions, and other expenses.
Thus superintendent TO be made and returned to
the Holders of Certificates in such lawful manner
a. a Committee of five prominent gentlemen,
leeted from among the certificate holders shall de-
ttrHlne. This apportionment to be made on or
about the 18th day of October, 1857 and in pro
proportion, should the full number of certificates
not be sold The sale of certificates will positively
close on the 10Th of October.
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RELIEF FOR THE SOUTH.

East ,odus hands with the West and North to
! relieve the pressing need ef the South.