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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12
The Call for the Republican Pre- e,identiaI
N0minatims Convention.

We published il yesterdays STAR the pro-
ceedinRs OF the afternoon session of the Ma
iional Union Republican Committee at Will
lards Hotel yesterday, nxine the t,ms and
tion. ~ -
AT the evening session. the following call
SlHe die
THE undersigned, constituting the National
Committee designated by The conv entlon he Id
al Baltimore on the 9TH OF June, is64 do an
point thar q rational convention ct the Union
Republican party be held at the city of Chi
cago, Ill, on Wednesday, The 20th day OF NAV
next, at IL O'Clock m, for the purpose OF nom
mating candidates for the offices of President
and Vice President OF the United States. Each
State OF the United States is authorized to be
represented IN said convention by number
OF iegates eq uai 10 twice the number Of Sen :
aiors and Representatives 10 which such Safe
10 entitled In the National Congress.
I'VE invite the cooperation OF all citizens
who rejoice thatour civil war has happily ter
minated in the discontinue of rebellion; who
would hold fast the unity and integrity of the
Republic, ana maintain It's paramount right 10
defend 10 the utmost its own existence, Wheth-
er imperiied by secret conspiracy or armed
force; who are in fav or OF an economical adj
ministration Of the public expenditures, of the
complete extlrpation OF the principles and pol.
tIon Of those States whose governments Were
destroyed by the rebellion, and their perrna.
nent restoration 70 their proper practical re-
lations TO the United States in accordance
eminent. -
(sisned)-Marcus L. Ward, N. j !, Charms IN
John ID. Defrees, Secretary; John B. Clark, N
h Samnel +. Hussey, Me-; N b Gardner,
W; w. Y. Cianin, Mass; Saml A. Purviance,
Penn; ]: S. Fowler, Tenn; B. q. Cook, IL;
Marsh Giddings, Mich; ID. T.. Stubbs, lows:
A. W. Campbell, w. Va II. w. Hof man, Md
b. SmithsIs, Del; w. j. Cowipg, Va; ). H
Boyd, Mo; q. L. Robinson, Fla; s. Judd,
Wis; Horace Greeley, N. Y; H. n. stark.
weather. Conn; b. X. Cowan. Ohto Thomas
simpson, Mimi; Newton Edmupds, Dakota:
u X Goodloe, N. O.; Thomas q. Turner,
I samuel N. Crawford, Kansas: S. J. Bowen.
Dist Of Col- J. p. Chaaee. Colorado
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TEEEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
FROM FORrRESS MONROE.

ARRIVAL of the De Soto with the Danish
Csmmi ssioWePs and the Surviving Off,
GERS and Crew Of the Monong a h hela-Fiye
Of the Crew Of the Vessel Lest-Yellsw
Fever--Death of Captain Burroas hs-
Illness of Rear ADMIRAL PaiMer-Stx
Deaths on the Steamer Den.
FoRTREss MONROE, Dec. 1.-THE United
States steamer DE Soto. Commando Boggs,
has arrived from st. Thomas. She brings the
Danish Commissioners, Rev DR.. Hawley OF
Aub1rn, Wm- Moore Vice Consul az ST. Croix
and the officers and crew OF the Mononga ahels,
which was wrecked q. ST. Croix. Five of the
crew OF the Mononeahela were lost Capt.
Burroughs OF the United States Marines, OF the
United STATES steamer Susquehanna, died OF
yellow fever at ST Thomas
Rear Admiral Palmer was very low with il,
and there were eighteen cases OF fever on the
steamer Don and six deaths.
The De Soto had her bottom repaired by di-
vers and leaks bat little. -l
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Mexican News via Havuna.
Special Despatch 10 the Star.

HAVANA, Dec. 1.-THE news from the CAPT.
tai Of Mexico by the steamer Georgia, shows
that the people were pretty generally salts
fled with the loans negotiated in the United
States by Minister Romero, during the late civil
war IN Mexico. Their amount is considered
insignincant, and ;he people have become re.
conciled to them. Hence the Government be.
comes stronger as its agents acts are yindica.
TED. The Government will present bi 10
Congress which shall designate the mode of
pay ment OF the outstanding Mexican bonds,
and Will also determine what bonds are legiti- :
maze. The loan OF the Emperor are repudia-
ted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12
Fenian >ympathizers IN the British Army
to be Court Martial led-Fenian Demon.
strations In Ireland

LONDON, Dec. 12-Noon.-Seyeral Rritsh
soldiers who participated in the ceremonies IN
honor OF the executed FenIans At Dub
I'm, iast Sundiy, and marched in the
funeral procession, have been placed under
arrest, and will be Immediately Tried by court
martial.
Dispatches have been received from all
paris up Ireland giving accounts OF exhibi-
tons OF popular sympathy in the fate OF Allen
ard his companions. r-I.II
In quite number of the principal towns
there have been funeral professions, IN which
Iaree multitudes wearing national emblems
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12
The Southern Conventions

Among the Virginia conservative conven-
tion delegates in Richmond are seventy. three
members Of the last Legislature. There is al
entire willingness TO accept the result of the
war a. final. but there is an earnest Opposition
toIthe State being under the;control Of the col.
orPd race. -s ~ 'j-r-r
In the Alabama reconstruction convention
the amendment to the bill Of rights, that com
mon carriers should make no dtsttuction he.
tween citizens OF the State. and desfened To se
cure the colored people seats at the table And
berths on board steamboats,, at hotels and on
the cars, with whites. aroused cousiderab bic
opposiuon. and, threatening to produce seri.
ous discord In the convention, wss with dra wn:
but the colored delegates protesting, the Radi.
cal majority promised them that tha LAgnIa.
ture should and would carry Il into eject
In the Georgia reconstruction convention
yesterday, Mr.. Bradley, Q coIored man, from
boston, moved to adopt the rules Of order OF
the massachusetts House Of 1853. The motion
was lost amid applause. q ~
The Louisiana reconstruction convention
yesterday adopted Blsckburnes resolution for
the nsue Of State bonds 70 the amount Of from
three hundred thoisapd 70 nve hundred thous.
and douArS. - might be required. Tho con.
mittse appointed - consult WITH hnanciefs re.
ported that these bouds could be naeotiassd at
stxfy-nve cents on the dollar. The vSsoluslon
vas strongly opposea, and much bSttsr feelinr
vas manifested II was finally adopted by a
vote o1 Sc to %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12
Er.m tn. W e., IDdie. and c Cen,r.i Am.ric

HAVANA, Dec. 11.-lt is reported that Presi-
dent Baez has offered the Bay of Samaria 10
the United States for loan Of million OF dol
lars in gold
Attempts TO organize expeditions in Arracoa
aeain*t President Cabral had failed for want
of funds.
Small bands OF revelutionists are flowing
into Hayti. badly provided with arms and
ammunition, and have been arrested.
The continuous rains cause much suffering
among the planters.
Among the French Islands slight shocks of
eartbe uake are OF frequent occurrence.
Advic es from Honduras report earthq uakes
there, and the disappearance OF islands in tha:
neighborhood.
Several shocks OF eartha uakes ha We also been
isit in venezuela and among all the islands N
that vicinity ...-.
An affectionate farewell proclamation to the
inhabitants OF the Danish Islands, which have
been sold to the United Stetes, has been pre-
pared by the King of Denmark, and viii be
delivered on the 1st OF January next
1t is reported that the United States Govern
ment has reopened negotiations for the pur-
chase from Baez Of the Bay OF Samana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12
FROM EUROPE TO-DAY.

LONDON, Dec. I'm Noon.-Consols.g 20; u. S
5-2o's, -; Illinois Central, ssE; Eries, 431.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. l2.-Cotton qniet and IN
changed; sales estimated at 8 900 bales. Bread
stuffs quiet r. ErFl
LONDON, Dec. 12. 1:20 p. m.-Con soils de.
clined to 81 1916. American securities are
steady and unchanged. The Paris Bourse is
sfroag and rentes have advanced.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. IL, p. m.-Cotton is rather
more active. The sales will reach 5000 bales.
Brcadstuffs quiet. Lard advanced TO sos.
Tallow declin d to AIS.
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The Sharpley-Kelly Shooting Affair in
New York = Interesting Particulars
Sharpley Killed and Kelly Badly
Wounded
Especial Dispatch TO the Star.l

Especial Dispatch TO the Star.l
NEW YORK, Dec. p-The telegraphic ac-
count OF the Sharpley Kelly fight yesterday
was not altogether correct. The origin Of the
difficulty was rivalry in the minstrel bust.
ness. II began in Boston last summer, where
Leon and Tom Sharpley had words. The
partymet at Leffingwesl's matinee In the after
noon and al the close Of the performance Tom
Sharpley met Leon, and, according to the lat
ter's statement, struck him In the face. As
Sharpley is large man, and Leon a small
one. Kelly came to the rescue. A struggle
ensned, and Kelly and Sharpley fell to the
ground On rising Kelly drew q pistol and
fired, Sharpley falling mortally wounded.
Kelly then fired again, and the shot took effect,
Sharpley dying within two minutes. Sam
Sharpley thea came and drew q revolver and
shot Kelly in the head. The latter fell, and
sam fired a second shot, shooting off one of his
own fingers. Kelly may possibly survive.
The affair has created great excitement in the
city. s-# f.aE
By Associated Press.l
NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-The Coroner empan-
elled jury on the body OF Sam SharpIey,
Killed in the shoot, and a post m0rtem examna-
tion show ed the deceased to have been shot in
three places. one bullet penetrated his heart
Leon was examined and remanded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12
s2,2l5, 1891

THE REPORT OF the operations Of the Bank.
rupt law will not be ready before February.
1t viii be made up of reports from Registers
in Bankruptcy throughout the country, and
only about one third OF them have been heard
from Reports received thus tar Indicate that
the law will have to receive some amendment.
In order TO make it fully meet the wants Of the
community Tor whose benefit it was made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

- - The steamship City OF Paris has bseu
seized st New York. on the ground thar she
had carried an excess OF Passengers. The pen.
vessel gave bonds for that amog,.e
ga stock company u being formed in this
city 70 70 into the rather poyel business of
hsnufacturine ladies' rubber bosoms prdsr .
new pasent.-SpriF9fs!d RePublieaa,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12
General sheridan at Home-Suit Against
General Bliss Dismissed
Especial Dispatch To the Star

CoLUsBUs, ONO, Dec. l2.-The Supreme
court here has dismissed sixteen cases for
want OF prosecution. One was against ex-As-
sistant QuarterInaster General Biiss. for The
part he TOOK In the arrest of Waste Paper Olds
General Sheridan was mere Tuesday and
took the III O'Clock train for Perry county, on
visit home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12
PU6ILrSTIC.

Arrival Of O'Baidwin, the Irish Giant. in
New fork-He comes here to meet Mace.
who is under bonds net to fight I'm Eng
1and-They are TO Fight for the Cham.
pionship of England.
Especial Dispatch to the STAR
NEW YORK, Dec. 12--O'Baldwin, the Irish
Giant, a celebrated English pugilist, arrived
here yesterday. He was accompanied by Jack
Hicks, also prize fighter. O'Baldwin comes
cut 10 this country TO meet Mace, against whom
he " as matched to fight for the champion ship
Of England. but which fight was stopped by
the authorities, Mace being put under heavy
bonds not 10 fight in England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12
The Storm.

fHlLADHLPHIA, Dec IA furions North.
eest snow storm commenced here earlv ms
morning. -I-.''- - :.
NHw YORK, Dec. PA heavy snow storm
commenced mere At O'Clock this morning and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12
New Ysrk Market.

lower. Corn cent lower. PORK dull: Gess
ssl.75. Lard quiet at 1akaf3Y cent?. Cotfnn
9nn % lsx csnts tsr MiddlIng Upisnds
srslGhts Dun. Spirits TuEpentlne quiet at
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- BunAio has sPakwrajies" dancing so

ciety. 49, vs. ft -
~Wn. E. Cady Stanton complains snst iu
. recent speech, wherever she referred 20 rer
honored counUyueu as .swhite maies.s sae
was reporRa a having addressed them as
"White mukt." 80
III 1t h oniy nifty -four years since the ers
printing pfees Was run by steam Before
hat time the capacity OF the fastest prsss ,ar
. day Of ftwenty -four hours vas less than i0.Isr,
ITO Preserve Potatoes. an exchange re-
ON mnsads The following; Ipust ove- ~ No ~
OF the I'm win itme. anc put In ah3rf ~ or
seven inches OF potatoes aad dusc xlrh ,-rSe
- before Pat in six or seven inehss q p,.s
mil all are stored away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

LuNAcY FROM LOVE- AND Lrouoa.-Tvo
young men were recently arrested in Paris,
charged with being dlsorderiy and s.smashing
things" In saloon. 1t was urged In mitiea-
ton Of the offence OF one OF the young men
that he was in love. The ether was recon
mended to mercy as having been In liquor II
is noteworthy fact tnattne one in love sm ashed
the largest quantty OF furniture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

stIll under consideration the Whisgey cues
ton. At their meeting this morning they ex-
amined ard had explained the operations of
'he Horton" Meter. Tomorrow they pro-
pose examining the merits of the .sTice" Me-
Ter. Commissiener Rollins was present a.
their meeting to-day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

: - AT Bangor. He; on Sunday last tSs ~. ~
from nifty degrees 70 zero.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12
SENATOR WILSON returned from Richmond
this morning and was in his seat to-day.

MRS SoUTHwoRTH Is hard al work at sPros-
peet Cottage" Georgetown, upon a new story
for Bonner's Ledger. Bonner has no card
equal 10 Mrs Soutnworth, and it is a remark
able fact that the commencement of a new
story II the Ledger by Mrs. s. invariably in
ereases the sale of that weekly some forty
thousand copies. that rs TO say, there are thar
number OF persons certain TO read everything
that she writes His writers of celebrated
name. ike Everett, Beeeher, Prentice, and
others, give The paper some prestige in certain
circles, but DO not keep the circulation of the
paper up 70 flood tide, and whenever there is
sensible falling OF, Mr Bonner has to eaI
on MIS-. Scdthworth for another serial The
usual circulation OF the LsdgeT Is about I95, GEO
when Henry ward Beecher commenced his
story o: Norwood" the circulation run up to
eS,osO, out before the story was concluded it
dropped down TO I75,UOO. as IL proved by no
means thrilling enough TO suit the majority OF
story readers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

n London which consunle heir own smoke,
and therefore do not need pipe. BY adding
70 toese Ne American self-iiGh hang screW now
ossd n tgritine gas baresrs. the inveatfon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

REDUCTION OF FORCE IN THE PENSION Oy
PIcs 1t is reported thai one hundred clerks
viii be dismissed rom The Pension Once on
The 3lst instant, but no notice has been re-
eeiyed oy any yet. OF course there Is great
uneasiness among the clerks in that ONCE
Secretary Browning and Commissioner Bar
refi are both well known as being favorable TO
retaining men in Office W no are able to dschare,
the duties, and will not dismiss q faithful
clerk or appoint an incompetent one ON Do
ntiesl grounds alone. There are now en-
ployec IN the Office about two hundred and
Nifty clerks, being more than allowed by law,
and Il 10 very probable thar the force Will be
reduced al an early day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

The Base Ball CsuventIon.
Especial Dispatch to the Starl
PHrLADxLPHIA, Dec. l2-The base ball con.
vention Yesterday transacted very little bust.
ness To-day the report OF the judiciary
will b more importaat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

GENERAL GRANT, il Is reported, is the choice
Tor the Presidency, OF the National Council Of
the Soldiers and Sailors Union League, from
the several States, which met in this city yes
terday In secret session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

PRINCESS SALN SALN Is in washing ton and
Is somewhat OF a Iioness. she SAILS for Europe
On Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

FROM THE SrEANKR MINNESOTA The
Navy Department has received a dlspa,ch
from Commodore James Alden, Of the nv &
steamer Minnesota, dated Fuchal, Madsira'
NOVEMBER 80, lst5, announcing his arrlva
thefe on tnat day. having left Gibraltar on m.
lssh INST. and being detained four days at
TAngiefs oy bad weather. Onicers and crav
ali velL The Minnesota wn n Ia.vs
IN enal for the Wes, indies ana Aspln Y an
ns few dsys. nc~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

THs DE SoTo SAFE-ATTjrGI Of the Steamer
De Soto az Fortress Monroe t-tut the Crelv of tbe
0RoH9ohelG.-Secretary Welles this morning
received the following despatch:
FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. 12.-Hoa. Gidesn
Hsttes, Secretary cf the Nary: De Soto at this
port, seven days from ST. Thomas; passen-
gers, Danish and American commissioners
ofhcers and crew OF the Monongahela. L will
report IN person ~ Navy Department Friday
morning. CHAs. ). BoGes, Com're
Gem Boggs 10 expected here tomorrow.
Ihe telegraphie dispatch elsewhere gives fur
ther particulars as TO these steamers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

(Special Dispatch 10 the Star
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 12--Chief Justice Peters
OF kentucky, in con nformity with the law Of the
State, has issued q proclamation ordering an
election TO be held for Governor, on the first
monday In August next 10 hll the yacanc CIV
occasioned by the death Of the late Governor
Helm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

INTERVAL REvHsvH.-Receipts from this
source to- day S275,laj Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

HORACE GREELEY was al the Capitol to-
day and held large Ievees OF friends and ad :
Inirers In both the Senate ana HOUSE Han
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

TIE NKTo.-It is understood that the Presi-
dent will not hold for the constitutional ten
Gays The District bill to strike out the word
"woite, but will send 70 Congress within a
week bis message disapproving the bill This
viii enable Congress to adjourn from the 18th
over The holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

TEE STORM which prevails in Washington
TO-DAY, !; Is learned by telegraph, extends
norih ~ least as tar as Boston, and westward
10 Cincinnsti and Chicago, and south 10 Rich
mcE Ed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

from customs Al the ports below named from
December I'd to 7th inclusive, were as fol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

THAT BLACK CAT.-lt is learned that the
Judiciary Committee, At their next meeting,
will proceed to investigate, and endeayor to
solve the enigma, "a TO how the Presidents
Message leaked out before its presentation TO
Congress. Most OF the correspondents here
will be summoned before the committee 10
testify what they do and what they do not
know on the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

TIE WHITE HoUsR.-The usual crowd o
visitors were al the Executive Mansion to-
day, nearly all OF whom had an interview
with the President. Attorney General Stau.
berry, Secretary Browning and Secretary
Welles were with the Executive this forenoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-12

Of land, which its courts would saw was he
most convenient for its population, or whose
market buildings are constr ucted according 70
the most convenient plans But thai fact has
never been deemed enough to authorize their
courts 10 select better sites, and build better
market houses for them. It is quite true that
Corporations like individuals are ameuabIe 10
the courts, but the complainant must have a
case proper for judicial coenizance; and uuless
he have for himself indivio uaily, risht 10
maintain, or wrong TO b redressed, or pre-.
vented, he can obtain no aid from court. sysn
against . Corporation. Ii he BE- only q vol
untseI champion for the public, on q Question
OF mere convenisncs or iHconvenience, he wili
Beyond that question, the present bill makes
no Charge against the defendant II makes
no accusation OF q breach Of charter, trust- or
Of authority. nor even OF interested motives on
the part OF ahy one of the corporate ofncers, In
this matter. Il prsys that the 0orporation
censss. ss asfetofore." By Wal risSt 1s ao tnsy M
mske this demandl Never, before the year
1s65, had such licenses been granted by the
Oorporauon; The experiment lasted two
which had directed It's trial. The butchers
purchased this tobacco warehouse, with actual
knowlecRe that II WAS not to b market Tor
eyes the new buliding going MP. And kneV
that It was intended, when conpioted, 20 be
the market for the town. = F-r =
.n, s.a ohsci E o. nj, HS.y:, :, moi only
chers may thus be authorized 70 ee,ahlish and
regulate q market OF their own. fhaf. how
ever, is an unlavfnl object tor this power Se-
longs s1clusivelylto 20 the Corporation.
The denial ot Ithis prayer WtIl probably nm,
an end to complatnants' efforts 70 oseahlisn An
independent market OF their own, and yviij
cornrm the narkst OF the Corporuuon. and
ciplss Of tne laws And not TO bs cifcun vsntsd
by the r5tck OF green erocers' kcanse. Ba..
.af that cannot b DONE" they pray atnst ds-
fendant may % oecreed 20 pay eli Iossos and
damages, ana expenditures In purchase os
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1867-08-29
THE POTATOE PATCH.

To dig q crop Of potatoes out of the
weeds is fit punishment for the crime
Of petty larceny, and not at all pleasing
to man ortoy. w. So @<s- >-,.e'>s.'.s- e.
On one or two occasions We have
paid just such penalty for our neglect,
but do not propose to do it gain. But
We see it repeated year after year by
farmer Mason and farmer Mack. Last
fall the latter had tough job of it,
and he assured us that it was his last
indiscretiou Of the kind, and that hence
forth he would only plant as many pota-
toes as he could thoroughly cultivate.
The crops should not be worked so
IS to disturb the hills after the potatoes
are in bloom, but this need not prevent
clean culture.
After the crop is laid by in the
usual manner, a double shovel pillow
can be used to 60 through the rows,
being careful not to disturb the hills,
but to break up the middle space, and
then cut or pull up the weeds in the
hill. This will allow the plants to make
. good growth, and at digging time the
field will be clean Of weeds. In such
field the yield is much larger. and one
hand will dig and pick up more than
two possibly can, even in moderately
weedy patch. Tue fact is, no farmer
can afford to allow the potatoe patch to
become weedy. lfbe has an acre only,
he had better abandon half of it, and
put the labor on the other half. IF
anything must be neglected, it should
not be the potatoe patch. = - -