Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-03-23
IEIEGRANIS, nc.

he New York State Central Committee OF
the Repuuliean Union party met Thursday
n nght and re- olved, should the convention biu
now before the Legislature become a law, 10
hold State Con ventIou on April 10. at Syra-
cuse, 70 be composed OF three delegates from
each Assembly district, the object being TO
chose the 10 delegates at large for The constitu-
tonal convention ticket A resolution en-
dorsing the negro suffrage clause in the lsgis-
lative bill was introduced by Mr. Charles -
Spencer, but majority Of the committee Were
OF the opinion that the committee had no right
TO decide for the party on that question, and II
was Withdrawn.
The Goodyear Hard Rubber case, which has
been before the United States Circuit Court OF
Missouri has been decided by Judge Treat
granting an injunction against dentists using
sald patert, with the privilege 10 them TO dis
solve the same on giving two thousand dol
lars bonds TO keep an account, and pay such
sums as may be awarded on a final hearing,
and costs.
The Brazilian mail steamer has arrived az
Lisbon from Rio JaneirO. Active operations
have been resumed against the Paraguayaus
The allied forces had sheiled the fortifications
of Humaita When last heard from the Span
ish squadron had come In sight Of and was
pursuing the combined fleets Of Chill and
Peru.
The Assembly OF Wisconsin, THURSDAY,
reconsidered the passage of the resolution SUBJ
mitting to the people the question OF extending
sunrage TO women, and rejected IL 5y a vote
Senate TO appropriate $4,000 for the relief OF
the destitute people OF the South.
The Supreme Court of Tennessee has rem
dered decision sustaining the franchise law
OF the last session of the Legislature. The de-
clsIon is contrary TO the expectations Of the
Conservatives.
Hiram Coone, who was convicted ofthemur-
DER OF Mrs Larder in the town Of Petersburg.
N. Y, in October last, was executed Yesterday
al the Jail IN Troy, n. Y. He made a statement
denying his guilt.
Nearly all the members of Parliament m
Lower Canada will be returned for the House
ofCommons. A large number are as vet uH-
opposed. 1t is understood the elections will
not take place until midsummer.
Paymaster General Marshall, OF Massachu-
setts, In his final report, shows that since he
oeglnnlng OF the rebellion Massachusetts paid
over thirteen and quarter millions of dollars
in bounties TO soldiers and sailors.
a meeting has been held of druggists in
PhlIadeiphla, to petition the Government TO
reduce the tax on alcohol and stop the mann
facture OF contraband whiskey.
Governor Geary. of PennsyIvania, has
signed the bill requiring railway companies
TO carry all passengers without distinction OF
celor.
The State Supreme Court of Missouri has
rescinded the order requiring LAWYERS To
take the test oath prescribed by the Constitu-
The National Parliament of Italy whs m
augurated yesterday by King Victor Emman-
uel, who delivered the usual speech from the
throne. WIN '"'
The approaching city election at Evansville.
Ind, is producing some excitement The
Democrats are split up, and are lighting each
other.
On Tuesday, the ID day of April, there is TO
be convention of Union men al Little Rock,
Arkansas.
The bill TO admit negro testimony in courts
OF Maryland has passed the House and now
goes TO the Senate.
The Tennessee river at Danville Station is
SIX :eet over the telegraph poles.