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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-02
Virginia News.

TIE reconstruction Of the Manassas Gap
railroad con lunues- On Satui day last the rails
Happy Creek station. II is intended % have
the mail and pas enger train running 70 Lar
den regularly by this time. The bridges over
the North and South branches Of The Shenan-
doah are fast approaching compilation, so thai
little, II any, delay if anticipated from them.
The Naive Vfrsinsan says that ON the farm
OF Mr.. Edmund Tahaferre in Greene county,
iron Of the very finest quality exists and ia IN :
exhausuble quantity. Copper has been found
on Mr.. Edward Bottoms farm in Greene co..
snd sOd,s Is so.nd.1t up and cGyn the banks Of
Madison county very valuable bed OF mari
has just been opened, which is eq ual IL not su :
perlor 10 guano for grasses.
The Albemsrle pippin, bearing the name OF
Albemarle &C UNITY, has long com manded a nig d
price in Kew York for foreign shipment, and
now we observe that this and other varieties
OF apples raised In that country are being snIp-
ped as far South as Galveston, Texas, by
Messrs. Pey ton & Cary, commission merchants
Bishop McGm. Catholic Bishop of Rich
mcnd, will preach in the Court House, at
l1eesburg. on Thursday, December l2tn. ON
the morning of the same day, at 1890, he will
administer The Sacrament OF Confirmation at
Oak Hill, the residence OF Mr. DuIany. 10
several members OF his church.
Ihe Ric hmond and Petersburg railroad com
pany nave inaugurated measures looking to
tween Aqua Greek and Weldon into one grand
line, to be under the control Of one company,
one President, Directors, &c.
On Saturday night, Nov. 10th. the Jail at
Front Royal was burned. The fire caught
from sparks which fell from the chimney on
the roof. There was but one person confined
In the jail at the time, and he was bailed short
ly after the fire.
Gen. Malone now controls nearly five hun
ered miles OF Understanding from Norfolk
through the entire State Of Virginia, into Ten.
nessee.
The Methodist Church case, in Winchester,
which was TO have been tried az this term of
the Circuit Court, has been aesln postponed.
Colonel Fontaine, the Pres sident of the Viz
ginia Central railroad, hiss been re elected by
the stockholders now in session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-02

PERsoSAL-Lord Amberley, son of Earl
Russell, who is now here, in company with
his lady, intends to devote this week 20 an in
speetion of the various departments of our
Government 49, Hon. David Davis, Judge
OF supreme Court u. S; T. e. Bailey, U. s.
NJ, ana Col. j. s. Stewart, L. y, are at the
National Hotel Governor Francis H
Pierpoint, OF Virginia, is at the Krkwood
House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-02

CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE and the Judges of
the United States Supreme Court this mOsning
called upon the President in q body and paid
their respects 10 MIN. IN accordance with the
usual custom ofealling upon the Chief Magis-
trate al the beginning of the term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-02

THE ENGAGEMENT OF Miss Kitty Dix. (weII
remembered in Washington society by her
queenly manner) youngest daughter OF Gen
DIX, our Minister to France, to Mr.. Walcb,
formerly OF Brooklyn, n. V, Is announced
The wedding is 10 take place soon, ard many
eIegan bridal presents have already been sent
TO Paris from this SIDE of the water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-02

THE MBssAsE.-The Joint Committee of the
Senate and House called upon the President
al one o'clock to-day and notified him that
Congress was ready to receive any communi
cation. The President in reply stated to the
Committee that he would send In his annual
message at 12 o'clock tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-02

"a,
the son of a clergyman living in London,
Eng, recently committed suicide in the pub
lie street, In the presence of number o,
persons, VINO, no, suspecting his intention.
that the unhappy youth became desperately
enamored OF a pretty girl, the daugh er Of q
builder, residing in the immediate neighbor.
hood. The drawbacks 10 the consummation
OF this happiness were, hov ever, OF q
somewhat formidable description. In
the first place. the young lady did not
reciprocate his passion: secondly, his own
family could not consent TO what they regarded
IN the light OF mesdiidnce; and, thirdly, had
tnese two objections been removed, the lover
OF nineteen had no means wherewith to sup
port the wife Of sixteen. Such being the DIS
iresslng state of affairs, the youth. having pro.
vided pistol, proceeded 10 the street In which
the object Of his affections resded-stopped
directly opposite the house, and discharged q
to be standing few feet only from the maniac
rushed forward and caught him, but he died
before be could be carried to the hospital.
JEFFERSON DAVIS IN BALTIMORE dig.
hnguished gentleman, accompanied ny his
nephew, Col. j. Taylor Wood, reached thIs
city on Saturday morning, in the esrly train
from Washington, and took rooms at Barnum' :
Clty Hotel. He appeared TO be in excellent
health and spirits. now much improved by ms
recent sojourn in Canada. During the cay
MT Davis was waited on by numerous friends,
all OF whom he received with evident satisfac-
ton Those who saw Mr.. Davis several mon tbs
ago and see him now express great astonish
ment at the favorable change which has taken
place in his health and appearance. Mrs Da.
Wis also reached this city early yesterday morn
ing from the East, and at once joined her bus.
band. Mr.. Davis yesterday took a quiet res
IN MS room until the afternoon, when he and
bis lady diued with q personal friend They
did not return TO the hotel last evening, having
been prevailed upon to remain the guests OF
the gentleman with whom they dned during
their stay in the city, which, it is said will b%
only Tor day or two.-Baito. Sun, 2d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-02

The CLIMATE or RUSSIAN ANERICA-I.orin
BIodgett, Esq, author of BIodgett's CIima,oI-
ogy of the United States, has, al the request of
CominiSs icner Wilson, of the General Land
once, examined into the meteoroIogical sta
tistics Of Russian America, collected during
the past twenty five years, by authority of the
Russian Government The west coast OF North
America, from Prince OF Wales Island to
Alaska. in climate, is equivalent in winter TO
the east coast of the United States from Balti
more 20 Portland. Maine. The climate OF
Prince OF Wales Island, in winter, is squiva-
lent 10 thar OF Baltimore and Philadelp ma
the climate Of Srka is equivalent TO that or
Poriland, Name The surnn,e there COM
pares " Ith the summer of the British Prov
inces north of Halifsx aud the coast OF New
FouEdland. Sitka being warmer than ST.
johns, New foundiand. a
MR. G GREELEY announces in the Tribune to-
day that be will not accept the mission 70 Aus
uia- and thar ne does not intend TO leave tn
country until after the Presidential election
BRKyEr PRororIoss.-It rs stated thar IN
House Military Committee will a. an early day
take up the question OF brevei promotions, ia
Consequence OF the hope expressed by man v
army officers that Congress will abolish the
system, which they say has accomplished all
the good Of which IL Is capable. and now pro.
fGess only confusion and ieslousieg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-02

Miss TABBY BOLLING, the bride OF FItzg gh
Lee, is the daughter Of the wealthiest man in
Petersburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-02

To REsIGN.-It is now known, definitely,
that Mr.. Rollins proposes shortly to resign the
position OF Commissioner OF Internal Reye-
nue.. This action has been contemplated by
Mr.. Rollins for some months, and it is not the
result Of the pressure now and recently made
10 have his successor appointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-02

Hen. MRS YELvERTos is due In Washing
ton for some readings, but it seems that her
novitiate reading in New York was so unsat-
isfactory thai by the advice OF her business
manager she has gone into retirement to get
some elccutionary training before appearing
again in public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-02

PATENTS TO BB IssUED.-For the week end
ing on Tuesday, December 10th, 332 patents
will De issued from the Patent Office. During
the past week 565 applications and - caveats
have been filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-02

q
proposed for suborning testimony and desig-
mating the character of the testimony desire a.
witness stated that he did not know OF auy
such memorandum having been furnished 70
any one; had not seen n in writing and had
never seen II except in the newspapers: no
persons were ever brought tosthls city under
the direction or suggestion Of Conover, 20 be
examined in reference TO the matter: several
parties had been brought before witness. or
come before him voluntarily. who thought
they knew important matters, and whose state
ments proved to be worthless; Mrs. Corover
had on one or two occasions gone 10 procure
testimony. witness furnishing her on one oc-
casion with $50. and on another IS. 10 defray
her expenses. When asked whether in any
conversations Dunnam had stated that ne
could get witnesses to prove the fa.,s
stated In that memorandum, witness re-
plieo, 81 never had any conversation
with him about il, and never saw A. In
manuscript At all. The evidence was afue-
was sad 10 be in writing. That was all cared
10 get. All asked for. and all I wanted was
two letters which ne prcfe to have, or was
able 70 get All his statements about witness,
whstever they were, paid no attention TO.
To the question, "If these letters were the
only subject OF your conversation with Dun
him so frequently and being wfth him SO long
each time ]" witness replied, ssOne OF the times
1 was IN conversation with him shout this
man Cieayer. whom I did not know anything
about. and after got ont Of him all the fac q
1 could, terminated my interview; bu, re
was disposed to talk, AM ne would talk half
hour al a stretch If you would listen 70 him.
some OF hn conversation vpsn 4 nrst
listened 10 him, hoping TO eet 90 uething OF
tmporiance from him. He was rattle m ex-
traordtnary man In his appearances an soc :
yersanon. and felt convinced he knew .Tose
about the ASSASSINATION than he was willing -
tell was disposed TO listen to him and dia
listen TO him" Witness never introduced TO
members OF Congress men whom Mstchett had
procured; and the statemsnt by Dunham thar
.Theoe persons were inspected by Ashley ana
Butler, and were found 20 possess the req uisite
qualifications as to fnoliigence and personal
appearance, but unfortunately for the i'm
peachers, it was deemed necessary to maize
some changes and notifications and additions
70 their statemenes before presentiug them.D
wss, as mr. ~ witness knew, wholly un-
fuunded.
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16
How Koang Woman Ideu,ified h.
Trunk

The Pittsburg Dispatch saws that two or
three days ago young woman who gave ev
cry indication OF being abundantly able to
take care of herself and whatever migbt he
Iong TO her, arrived in the city from tba
West, by the Pittsbure, Fort Wayne and
Chicago railroad. She claimed her tr,,nk ON
the platform of the Union depot. bnt was
refused possession of it until she shonI5
snow ner check. This she did not do. and
Ihe trunk was wheeled into the baegaoe
loon' Ihither she followed it, and again
~ structure big enough for a eSaratoes D
n4t OF antiquated build. She was again ash
eu ior her check and made a vigorous search
,oi u. one seemed in momentary distress of
niino.a as sile became convinced that she had
iost the check, but soon recupeyated and
made straightforward and obyionslv honaSt
appeal to have her property restored A.
ebstn IL was agreed that the trunk should he
gwen her, n she would faithfully describe its
contents. She straightway commenced her in.
ventory. IL contained SO manv dresses. SO MANY
n. Iaps, so many pairs OF stockings, so
many bottles ofseyarb syrups" in case Of sick-
ness. so many etc, etc, and in the ItiIs 81 tho
trunk mad been placed three dozen and n half
" neSn eggs. The description having been
eonipieted, the trunk was opened. III was
nsr ne ,, that Iact became obvious in moment
Inc eggs were there, or rather had been
IhouSn Just how MANY OF them it would be i'm,
p9SsiDle 10 state positively, for the trunk was
Iull OF vast omeiette. Dresses. stockines
nisnlcaps, ana bottles of syrups were only So
nl.'nS lnnS articles az, beafen up among the broken
1oSs; ,; me baggage was yielded without a
With silent look of lismay, then closed the
Iid and ordered the trunk to be wheeled
away. .s-s, asf Haus VA
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16
Miscellany.


In his new magazine-St. Paups--Anthony
Trollope discourses Of the present domina-
ton OF the novel in periodical literature. He
says: i''a ~ ~assi
AS there are many critics of the literature
OF the day who declare that magazines are al
most worthless because they are filled with
padding, so are there others who are equally
opposed to them, because none OF them-we
believe not One-is now to be found unpollut-
ed by the silly enthusiasm of the romancer-
The editor, however, who would cater success
fully for the public, whatever may be his own
taste and Judgment in such matters, must pro
vide that for his readers which his readers
demand and will certainly obtain, whether he
provide it or whether others do se.-i
1t may be boldly asserted that no mag
az!ne could live at present that refused to le-
gaze its friends from month to month with at
least one serial tale, and that the magazine
Mnlvh trusts 10 Two such works will fare bet
T, as IMAM its nelghbor which trusts only to one
The preaching Of the day is done by The nov
ellst, and the lessons which he teaches are
tnose 10 which men and women will listen.
ouch was not the case fifty years ago, when
scott, though still unknown. was in his nrime
III was not the case thirty years ago. when
Bulwer and Disraeli and James and Ward
had already become popular as masters OF
n.uoh, anu Wnen Dickens was commenc cing
his career Novels were indeed read. buf
were not necessity in every household as
they are now. Nor can any one saw that the
novelist will still be the preacher OF fhe dav
when thirty years more shall have passed ov-
er rs. Inc poet may then be i'm the aseenf
q anf--or, more probably, the writer of the
scientific essay; or it may be that the bool,-
seller OF the day will find volume of ser
mons from the pen of some eloquent divine to
be the stock that moves itself most ouickIv ON
his shelves, Such has been the case and NAV
De the case again. In the meantime the edit.
or OF the magazine OF to-day must provide for
the readers OF the day that class of literary
food which they require. -
IL ls not probable that this present editor
SHOULD feel himself called upon to Quarrel with
tne pubic taste in this respect. It has heen
his humble, but not Unpleasant task 40 !
man OF letters, to sing, in prose, long love dit
ues ior ms readers, and he has sung them tin
the singing OF them has become Second no.
tute to him, He has now put together ;,notl-
Ell, which he will warble forth from month fo
month-a ditty not indeed composed wholly
oi iove stralns; slight story, i'm which he
mas attempted to describe how love and am
bition between them may cause the heart ol
man to vacillate and make his conduct nm
steady His hero is not Very heroic, and his
readers, should he be happy enough TO find
them, will be lifted into no heaven of admira-
ton or of wrath, by the virtues or by the VIC
eS OF Their acquaintancesv
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16
Salt. Salt Salfi

lVERPo0L Cadiz and Turks Island Salt. in
IL bond or duty paid, tor sale by I---.lS :
Il. g. WILLARD, ilss
Portland, August 12 1867 dtf ~ >.
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16

First Mortgage Thirty Year, Six
ssalls. per Gent. Coupon ROnds, e1
lffhcApaas and kntefesf payable ia Gold
Ce'm' IN New YORK city. They are in sums Of ST.
900 each, with semi-aunual gold coupons attached,
and are selling for the present at 05 per cent and
accrued interest from July 1st aided in currency at
| which rate they yield nearly
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16
Poetry.



rho stars oove ON along their giant path
Mysteriously up, across, and down, ,.,,ao cod
And on their silver disks, meantme uou
His holy wonders so mysteriously;4 {
Tor Ioi in blossom laden twigs, the while,
The birds sleep undisturbed ;.him wakeneth not
That mighty sweep of vast activity; ia
No sound brings tidings of it down to earth /;
No echo nearest thou in the silent groves!
That murmur is the brooks own rushing
sound,
That sough is but the whisper of the leaves!
And thou, . man, desirest idle fame?
Thou dost whate'er thou dost so noisiiy,
And childishly wouldst write it on the stars!
But let that gentle spirit enter thee, :.
Which from the suns noselessly mighty work
From earth and spring, from moon and starry
night,
Speaks 10 thy soul-then thou, too art at rest
Doing thy good things, and creating fair,
And going so still along thy earthly way,
As if thy soul were woven of moonlight
Or thou vert one with that calm spirit above
s,es-lAry Sheffer. =.
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16

~ Containing about sixty-three acres,
81 1gfisA Y well fenced. in high state OF cuIIiya,
MalR <AA tion mostly moving with a good
IS Hkl4N wood lot, two sory dwelling house
s-s one story dwelling house. a large
barn 100 by feet, two wells, and d thrifty orchard
situated IN WestbroOk, three and half miles from
the CITY, on the Gray r3ad. viii be sold low or ex
changed tor city property Terms easy The hest To-
eated for Milk farm IN the County. Apply to ~
o.s,g GEO. SMITH, No. II Boyd street. or
oeptemper ~, dim sassa{4f No. 19l Fore St
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16

In MS new magazine-St Paul's-Anthony
Trollope discourses of the present domina-
ton OF the novel in periodical literature. He
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16

Evefy intelligent and thinking person must know
hen efieacy established by well tested experience in
sle hands Of regularly educated physician, whose
preparatory studies tit him for all the duties he Iust
mihl; yet the country is flooded with poor nostr,ns
and cure-as, parporting TO be the hest in the world
h Mhlch are not only useless, but always Injurious
ms physician as f is lanentable yet incontroyerti
pie iact that many syphilidc patients are made mis-
nom inexperienced physicians in general practice for
lsa point GENERALLY conceded by the best sypho.ra.
phefs that the study and management of these come
would be competent and successful in their treat
ment and cure The inexperienced general practi-
: himself acquainted with their pathology commonly
pursues one system OF treatment in most cases MAX
ing an indseriinnate useof that aniauats aud dau-
gerous weapon, the Mercury. = ~
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16

~ -ttl tfassis3H NlI.N
Trains leave Portland at p M IN,
-k all stations on this line and fur Lewis
toh anu stations ON the AndF0scoaein Road Aiso
Bangor and stations on Maine Central road -
rorelanu IoT Bath and Augusta ae Sl5 p M. cd
ond dins ~ are due at Portland at s.S5 A. NJ and SO
The through Freight Train with passenger car AT
;ag !, leaves Portland for skowhegan every morn
., AN Express Irdia leaves Augusta daily at p. Al.
III III boston. connecting at Portland with Eyenuo
=. 1 ieavne at O'Clock, and arriving in Boston
~ mixed train leaves Portland for hath and
intermediate places at 5.15 O'Clock p NJ daily ami
eaves ia pain ior Portland at o'clock A. M cormeet
'''k E " l,ii n me Ir orning train to Boston.
<a,t, ~ 'oW % oy TINS routs TO Lewiston Waterville
rosi , Hiis and Bangor as by the Maine Central
Cent,,.i anu uehets purchased in Boston for Maine
PsssSt o.ations are good for passage on tbis linz
c.ass 'il. S.osa Bangor, Newport &c will ,r,r
~, ioAets 10 kendalls Mills only and ofia, taL
, ..s ears on ON this road the 6Jo1dnctor will S
isn p. chets anu make the tare the same tbra,h -
HViead or Boston as via the Maine Central ,oai ="
!. oiases Tor kockiand connect at Bath: and ~ ",
Augusta, leaving daily OF arrival of frsi1 1,
5oson, leaving atI.30A. M; and tor Solo,, a,so,'
Ns.otrl,nsewoek, Athens and Moose Head Lake ri
S SAoy nssal,, anu ior China. Eastamd North VassaL
s oorc az Nassaiboro' ior Unity at Kendairs Mips
aha ior canaan at Pishon's Ferry i ~ II =
a.. .,,... w, HATCH, Snlssa ainieMsiest.
augusta, june 10. 1867. = rinnsi5it,
kF star and Argus copy. 4 'YN lf
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16

kS~For Sale by Bailey g. Noyes, Exchange St
by whom subscriptions will be received.
September %. dim -rt.r3t tttlAttt
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16

All who have committed an excess OF anv hind.
whether be the solitary vice of YOUTH or the stins
rug iebuke OF misplaced confidence in maturer years
m, ,n,llar5 SEEK FOR AN ANTIDoTE IN SEASON
) Inc Pans and Aches, and Iassitude and Neryoas
1rosua,o9 that may follow Impure COTTON,
M ne the baroneter to the whole system. r
DO hoI wait for the c0nsunmation that ia sur IA fol
low; DO MOI wait for Unsightly Ulcers, for -
Disabled Limbs, for Loss OF Beauty
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16

fI'HE New aud Elegant Building, on the corner OF
Congress and North Sts., erected for a store and
dwelling. Its 1-2 tories. French roof Finished
throughout in Modern Style. The store and tene-
ment are large and commOdious, and in one of the
pieasantest locations in the city. Apply to.
- ..ss4l GEO. HEARN,
September 2S. d3w "A St Lawrence It s..
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16
HsEDsCAL..
T y al Dss. J.B HUGHES 17f
.h'li,i1 ,, cANBFFousp arBIs e'9a4
PRIVATE MEDICAL ROOMS,
No. IA PreUte Street.

.sa4t.s11 Near the Prebie AEouse, b.,
NJ nEkE he can be consulted privately, and as,th
w the utmost confidence by the aGicta,l AZ
hours daily, and from A. M. to, 9P. M,
T H. addresses those who are suffering under the
nuiclIon OF rlyate Diseases whether arising from
impure connection or the terrible vice of eet-abuse
evOtng his entire time to that particular branch oj
tie medical profession, he feels warranted In GUAR
ANTEEING CURE IN ALL CASES, whether of long
standing OF recently entirely removing bs
dregs OF disease from the system, and making per
feet and PERMANENT CURE Naf-T' 7'Ss : -
he would call the attention Of the afflicted 10 tha
iact OF his long-standng and weil-eaInad reputation
furnishing sufficient assurance OF his skin and sue-
cese. tG4f.f tI7 7 III m : 80 - ~ - -.
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16
For Sale---One Mile from Port
y &. + land

fIHE beautiful residence occupied by Rev. W. p
4 Merrill, situated in Westbrook on the Back
Cove road, known by the name of the Machigonne
Villa The grounds are tastefully laid out with
walks. Hover beds, splendid evergreens and shade
trees; abont 200 pear apple. plum and cherry trees
IN bearing; plenty; of currents and goosepei ries
about n acre OF strawberries- 1,6OO quarts
tins year. The lot embraces nearly lour acres with
streets 90 ieet wide all round it. The bujI,linps-a
hne house with 10 rooms, French root ana cnpola
ana piazza round three sides; warmed with fur,
mace good well and eistern in cellar; gardeners
house and summer house, and good stable well
finished with cellar ~ -. -
Terms easy. For particulars euquire on the pre-
misses, or of WHITTEMORE 81 STARBIRD on
Commercial street; or FERNAI4D & SON, corner
OF Preble and Congress streets
The Portland daily press., 1867-10-16

Young raen troubled with emissions In sieep-a
complaint generally the result OF had habit in
uth,-reated scientifically and perfect cnre war
ranted or no charge made. - '- -
Hardly day passes but we are consulted by one OF
more young men with the above disease sonle n
whom are as weak and emaciated as tLongh thev bad
the consumption, and by their friends are supposed to
maven. All such cases yield to the proper and only
correct course OF treatment and in a sLort m. ara
made TO rejoice in perfect health, -. az