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Evening star., 1867-11-07
The November Meteors.

A letter from A. =. Herschel leads 10 the ex.
pectation OF shower OF meteors this Noyern-
per- Astronomers regard the annual star
shower" as having Increased in brillIancy
ever since the year 1863, when large I'M
Der OF mefeors were noticed at Wolverhamp.
ton England, November Is, and DIR. Schmidt,
at Athens, noticed their appearance on the
14th." In 1864 and 1865 about two Thousand
meteors must have been visible at Gre enwich,
and last year at least eight thousand. OF course
,,san neither OF these approached the grand dis
plays oD1eryed by Humboldt In 1875, In South
America, or that in the United States in Is37
divers, on these grounds, ventured to pl edict
tnat the next recurrence Of the phenomenon
would l be IL IN 1867, although other astronomers
as the time wnen the greatest periodical display
was TO be looked for
Calculating from the time when the greatest
frequency OF meteors was observed at Green.
wieh on the night of the 18th to the l4th No.
vember, last year, the earth will be in the same
position at a. m, Greenwich time, on Thurs
day morning, the 14th, at which 1t encountered
the first portions of the meteoric stream. At
7.30 q. m, II will cross the medal line.
and at it will have passed completely across
the place OF the stream. In Great Britain,
tnereiore, daylight VIII prevent the view Of
most OF the spectacle, whatever il NAV be- Rut
on this side OF the Atlantic, and in this citv
the maximum OF the meteoric display NAV he
At about half past two O'Clock u. m /, on Thurs.
day, the l4th- The stream of meteors ouRht
therefore, to commence at about one O'CLOCK
q. N d, and continue until 4. Allowing one hour
difference OF time for every fifteen degrees
westward, the appearances will be probably
at their height in Charleston at 2 10, and be
visible in the city of Mexico about midnight
In New York, on the other hand, they NAV he
at their height at 2.35, Quebec and Boston 2.45,
Halifax 10. America, therefore, ought to he
Illuminated by them through the whole night
In some part, and it will be very Interesting 10
our astronomers to observe now thew keep
time, and whether there is any uniformity or
appearance in the heavens along the path wav
marked out for them. Thus far, America aas
seemed to be most favored. In 1893, the metz
ors appeared TO fall about as thick and fast ne
snow flakes in a light fall of snow
Evening star., 1867-11-07

A SINGULAR AND FATAL DIsEAsR.-We. nm
Monday last announced the fact that q fatal
epidemic prevailed among the employees of
the manufactortes Of this city. The establish.
ment referred to was the Norris Locomotive
Works. Two Of the hands employed at these
works died on Monday afternoon, making four
deaths within q few days which have occurred
all agree that the causes are local. our physf.
Grams are not agreed as to the character Of the
disease.-Laneaster Erprsss.
Evening star., 1867-11-07

- A hard hearted coutemporarv spearx M
An. Lincolns wanderings q sthe widovS 3
cruise"
= Oregon % beginning to assume an impor-
liant position a. an iron producing State
1The King OF Siam has such an extsumxs
mmtly that be announces the birth OF Q Prinos
almost weekly. 100
- Chicago furnishes about 100 rscruit. mar
month To the regular army. Pe'
- In Brooklyn family of eisbt r.r.op.
was discovered on Sunday, ali sicf in I'd Vim
tne fever, without morsei OF food or sumo
lent clothing.
. - Mary Godfrey, In Indiauapo,,s. spot q
1oei eteik oecauee he woulonr marry hsr
Tne clerk says he'd rather Be- shot tWics than
wed that woman.
a normal school fer ths freedmen Is TO be
ssAousned at Jacksop vile. Fla
In England they have carried co-opers.
lion INTO 20 many tAings that they are n,W
eovocastng eo-operative Kitchens. rs =
- Military music bes been suppressed I'm
ne Italian army, Proeably from motives OF
economy.
~ A eossipine Paris correspondent saw.
Louis Napoleon n very fond OF eambllns asa
has lost million OF francs In me lasf thrSs
months. ~
~ Henry ward Bsschsrs aNorvood ~.
appeared 10 full In book form In Eoeisrd TN
anticipating sfs completion IN the New Yorr
Ledger. = .f,se -less,s. n
- Several cases Of cholera are reror,.. a.
have appeared IN the Insane AsyIum N Iscss
20 Vile III ons Of which proved fatai last
week.
Evening star., 1867-11-07
FROM MEXICO AND THE WEST IN
DIES

Shipwreck-Sa Anna in Havana-The
Election of JuareZ Doubtfnl-Another r
Revolution Expected-Max ximilian n X e.
mains Not Given Up.
Especial Dispatch to the Star.l
rev YORK. Nov. "A Havana dispatch
SAYS the steamship Hendrix Hudson from
Philadelphia, was lost during the heavy gales
opposite Zorro Castle. The passengers and
crew were all saved. The following is a Her.
aid special:
.'HAvANA, Nov. 5-l2 m.-The ROYAL mail
steamer Elder, Captain Box, from Vera Cruz
November I'd, has arrived here. Gen. Santa
Anna is on board, on his way TO st. Thomas
The Elder brings the news that the court
which was so lenient with the old fellow has
been In turn imprisoned for their regard to-
wards him. The election Of Juarez is nbw re-
ported doubtful further returns having been
received from the strong opposition States
However, should he come out victorious. the
opinion 10 freely expressed among foreigners
that there will be revolution in two months
"The remains Of Macmillan have not vet
been delivered to Admiral Tegethof."
Evening star., 1867-11-07

PREsENTMKNT OF CoMMoNvRAITH's Ar
ToRNEr.-The Leesburg Va correspondent OF
the Alexandria Gazette says:
The Circuit Court OF Fairfax. Judge IL w
Thomas presiding, met on MONDAY. Grand
jury sworn and appropriately charged. Tnev
found indictments against G. W. Turley and
Tucker, Commonwealth Attorney for con-
tinued acts OF nonfeasance in once. Mr..
Tucker made declaration in open Court that
the presentment was ''the act Of disappointed
Evening star., 1867-11-07

SALE OF REAL EsTATE-The Marearetta
Furnace property, in Lower Windsor town.
snip, containing between 900 and 400 acres of
land, with number Of buildings, tenant
houses, &c, erected upon IL, was sold on Sat-
urday last by the sheriff. on an order OF sale
issued by the Court OF Common Pleas in an
action Of partition, in which VIM. ID. Hipes
was plaintiff and Chas. Hahn and John Hahn
defendants, TO the said plaintif. one OF the
JoiAt owners OF the property, for S2e.p0O. The
proceeds OF sale Will be divided amoue the
parties.-TOrk (PdD Rem
Evening star., 1867-11-07

a RELIGIOUS DIsPUTR.-The rector OF ST.
Adams Church, Birmingham lately exconn-
municated q young lady. Her friends wish
irg 70 test his right to do SO in a court OF law
nave melted her to 60 to the communion In
order mat the priest might be compelled TO
EJECT hsr publicly. Her first attempt led 70 a
day, but the parish authorities learning 1t did
not open the church. 1t was expected that she
would present herself on the following Sun
day, and precautions had been taken to insure
Ouipt
Evening star., 1867-11-07
NEW YORK POLITICS.
The Thurlow Weed Republicans Nominate
Grant for the Presidency-HsraceG Gree.
ley Comes Out in Favor of Chase.

ley Comes Out in Favor of Chase.
Especial Dispatch to the Star
NEW. YORK, Nov. There is great deal
OF commotion evinced here to-day among the
Presidential politicians. The Thurlow Weed
Republicans, with Rufus r. Andrews (Sur.
veyor OF the Port as chairman Of the COM
mittee on the subject have nominated Grant
for President. Chief Justice Chase Is In to wn
and has been visited by Greeley, Evarts, Op.
dyke, and others, of his friends of the other
wing Of the Republicans.
Dapa's new paper comes out on December
let. The elections, IL is said, make II doubtful
whether 1t will 60 for Grant or Chase for
President.
comes out for Chase for the Presidency. Mr.
Greeley wrote the article.
Evening star., 1867-11-07

The ORDNANCE COMMITTEE examined sew
eral parties from the nayy-yard to-day. Taeir
testimony was to the effect that after Messrs
Fox It Co., OF ston, bad finished the order
given them for fuse.stocks, the greater part of
the machinery employed In their manufacture
became useless, and was purchased by the
Navy Department for the Government. Hora-
ito Ames, or Mass achusetts, submitted sworn
Statement TO the committee, setting forth that
certain guns made by him, under contract, for
the Navy Department, were refusrd for INSULT
cient reasons.
Evening star., 1867-11-07
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
HON. BEN WADE STILL FOR NEGRO
SUFFRAGE.
He Expresses no Opinion on Impe &c hment:
He Don't Like the Grant Movement-Is
Opposed to Confiscation Bills

Opposed to Confiscation Bills.
Especial Dispatch TO the Star.l
CINCINNATI. Nov The COMMERCIAL pnb-
fishes three column account Of an interview
with Vice President Wade. Hssays THAI the
negro-sufrage amendment was the cause of
the defeat of the Republicans in Ohio, but that
at the same time be il utterly opposed 10 aban-
doning that issue.
He adds that he had no idea that there Were
so many Republicans who were willing 70 see
negro suffrage In the South, bat opposed to il
in Ohio, He denounced Tom Ewing's letter,
and said Congress would never modify the re-
construction laws, but would make them
barber II the Sou h did not behave better.
On impeachment Mr.. Wade said he wanted
Ii distinctly understood that he expressed no
opinion He did say, however, that he thought
the elections would have some effect against
the movement; but il President johnson had
been impeached. he also believed that the elec-
tions would have resulted differently.
He added that he was sorry to see a DISPOSE
ton in the Republican party to take up Grant
for President and run him in with q "hurrah."
" Let him come out" said Mr.. Wade, .. like a
man and show us his principles" In concIu-
ston, the Vice President denou aced as un wise
Thad. Stevens confscation bills.
Evening star., 1867-11-07
Wendell Phillips Opposed to Gen. Grants
Nomination because he is a Democrat
and West Pointer.
Especial Dispatch to the

PHILADELPIA, Nov. 7.-wendell Phillips
made a speech yesterday in the town OF Ken
nett Square, Chester Co, Pa, at a gathering of
the Friends Of Freedom" He said he WAS
decidedly opposed to placing Gen. Grant in
the position OF President for his sentin epts
were unknown. He said she did not want TO
see intelligent people cheated q second. time. "
'Genel al Grant, he continued, "was a demo-
crat and West Pointer, two elements that
have rarely made Radical
Evening star., 1867-11-07

~ A German named Osnrad Held, return.
ing from Lacon, Illinois. whittier he had been
with load Of apples, was stopped near the
brick yard by three men with demand TO
stand and deliver" Dutchman-like he had
an aversion to giving mp his greenbacks with.
an ugly. looking pistol In hts face, he made for
heavy shovel, and told them to "come on.
MIckie Dune" The fellow who had hold OF
the horses, letting them 60 to assist his com.
panions, they started quickly, leaving the
weuld.be robbers behind. III" ~
Evening star., 1867-11-07

IHk LouDoN AND HNMPsHrRH RAupo.s
CoNhkCTloN-Tne Leesburg Mirror OF yester
cay says; At a meeting held in this town on
%, Groay last, for the purpose, r. 5. Cox. n
r: Nolsnd, and John N. Orr, EsQs., were an
PoHeu 10 represent Loudon county at the
porSuohs OF asnington and Georgetovn and
the board OF Directors Of the A L. & H. RaiI-
ioao company, In regard to the proposed
branch railroad 10 the District"
Evening star., 1867-11-07

COUNCIL CALLBD.-Mayor Banks has called
an extra session OF the Baltimofs City Council
70 convene this afternoon, at Z O'Clock, aud as
ally selected in caucus, there viii OF course
be no delay In prompt orHauixatton. The
main object in calling the Council toge<h-
er is to have Q Mayor ex-o@ctos the pres.
act in that capacity in ease OF necessity; but IL
is thought that the Mayor may also send in
some important nomination. as heads. OF de.
pressure on Mayor Banks from parties seeking
positions that he yesterday caused his Secre.
tary, MT. n. Robinson, 70 place . card on the
door Of his ONCE, to the effect that horeafUT
only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, be.
tween the hours OF 10 o. m. and 4. p. m, will
interviews be granted parties in feferencs to
appointments. - u p a.l-faif' Ia, t5eA
Evening star., 1867-11-07
New York Market.

NEW YoRK, Nov. 7-FIour tan cents Iever
Wheat dull and LAP cents lower. Corn is dull
and dropping. Rye steady. Sales OF s.00O
Sushels; :, Oats o. quiet and steady. Pork nrm.
Mess .s2l .oOas21 @ Lard qu1et at 12X x.
Mtddiing Upiands. Freights quiet. Sptrita
TrsRsntins nrm at S. Rosin quiet At sa75 for
Evening star., 1867-11-07

DR. MupD.-A letter received in this city
yesteroay nom Fort Jefferson. Dry Tortueas
states that the soldiers at that post have unan
lmouely signed a petition TO the Government
for the release OF DR.. Mudd, in consequence OF
ms great exeruons IN attending the yellow
fever cases. The letter states that DR. M udd
deserves the greatest credit for what he mas
done, and that every soldier on the kew has
the greatest confidence In him as physician
EdltimOTe Sun.
Evening star., 1867-11-07
Meeting Of Power Leo

Meeting Of Power Leon weavers.
PHILADKDpHIA, Nov. IA meeting OF the
power loom wcavers has been called to resist
the proposed reduction OF thirty per cent. made
At the mill of Craig 4 Song.
Evening star., 1867-11-07

LCckf SPEcULATIoH.-A-C g. Moreau has
sold all the remainder OF hls land near town
lying on me east side Of the railroad ana in
eiuolhg tne improvements, 70 g. T. NarshaIl.
ior SSo00. Mr.. Morean bought this propertv
In 1858 for $780, and has, since that time, SOLD
various portions OF IL 70 the amount OF 50, oo0
very nearly. Hestiil reserves portion valued
friacess Ann IND. } Herald
Evening star., 1867-11-07

DE: N.wMAH CH1CKMATxD.-The 3uardtan
branch OF the Oratory In Oxford. Ths Pons'
however, has st last definitely dissnnrovsd ~
the plan: p..,, This result p maiaiy dss 70 fths
s.peSsscesS. 0pposiuon OF the English Roman
Newman would taks with him too IarFe 8 foi.
loving Of the Roman Catholic youne Sssn. 10
whose souls II would - psnlous to bring them
Evening star., 1867-11-07

SAI1 OF THE PAN-HANDLR RAIIRoAD.-
Tne PITTSBURGH and Steubenville railroad.
Known az the Panhandle railroad. was soId
yesterday on mortgage by Mr.. EIevatt OF
New YORK, for 81, 800 900 TO the PennsyIyapia
railroad. w. j. Howard, their solicitor. bid
olng mat smount- The next highest bidder
tive OF New New York capitalists, his bid be
ing Sl,e95.OOO. : w.
Evening star., 1867-11-07

A r-ScWebody, tells the
following Joke on that irrepressibls genius
Geofee Francis Train :-"As an illustration OF
Mr.. Trains intsnss patriotism, we may relate
nat he on one occasion sat his wife on
York. that their coming child might be horn
on amerIcap soil, as IL would become possi-
be future President OF the United States. The
journey was most uoeoious Sne, ana the
lady came very near being snipwrecked; but
AZ iast feachod this country In safety. The
child was born, and Is wes . etyip ~ yft.Fs
Evening star., 1867-11-07
The Running Of sunday Horse.Cars nat
Illegal In Pennsylvania.

PHILADBLPHIA, New. The Suprey,e
Coprt IN eanc, at PittsburR, hss given d? ?ci.
sion to the effect that the rupnins of hors.
passenger cars on Sunday is a work of neccs
sity, and not forbidden by the existing laws OF
the State. The decision was pronounced bv
sentiDg. ,.. -....
Evening star., 1867-11-07
z A sonnr man named Robert RIank h.,

~ A young man named Robert Black has
been arrested in Plattsburgh, Pennsylvania
for robbing the post once. A clerk in the
oft1ce observed hand reaching through a
and seized It. The robber struggled yfeor.
ously, ana succeeded in releasing his hand.
but he was overtakeni IN the street and ar
rested. Several letters were found Ia his pos.
session, and others were picked mn in fhe
street where bs had thrown them away during
hia n iSht
Evening star., 1867-11-07

From LrIclBuRe.--Itis b currently reported
that 0eneral Wilcox has gone to Washington
tention OF the military lafsly ordered nom this
sig, ana 70 secure an addition to the force N
31sssDle. We hops that he may b snccsssfal.
In truth, they are NEEDED now 10 nrssspve ~
paece And give security to . dsfencoless White
popuWtton.-L Firgisisn. -.
Evening star., 1867-11-07

A LIST OF THE PARDoNED.-The clerks of
the Attorney Generals Office are bus,ly en-
gagged IN preparing list of those engaged in
the REBELLION who have been pardoned by the
President, to be transmitted TO Congress in an.
swer to a resolution passed some time since
They are now at work on the last State and
the full list viii be completed by The time
Congress
Evening star., 1867-11-07
The New York Herald's Plan to Paw the
National Debt.

NEW YORK, Nov. THE herald this morn.
ing says that the great reaction in the elections
is against the rich-holders. and calls upon
such to show their patriotism by maxine a
public bonfire of 520's. 1t promises to give
the public debt
Evening star., 1867-11-07

RECOVERING Hon. Gideon Welles, Secre.
tary of the Navy. is better to-day but is still
unable to leave his bed, and il will b. some
days before he can attend to the duties Of his
Office -
Evening star., 1867-11-07

Reduction Of Pay Of Mill Operatives.
Boston. Nov. IA notice has been posted
in the mills OF Lewiston, Maine annou ncinr
an early reduction In the pay OF operatives.
Evening star., 1867-11-07

FHrIANs AcourrrBD--Ac cable dispatch from
manchester, ELgiand, dated yesterday, says
VI the prisoners before the special com missiou
yestentay and to-day Nusenf, Bramon, Pea
tnerstone, Canrey, and Martin have been ac-
Evening star., 1867-11-07

NOT A CANDIDATE FOR THAT OFFICR-Itis
formally denied on behalf of Speaker Colfax
that be is candidate for the Governorship of
Evening star., 1867-11-07
S1,632, 2,s60.9s

THE NIw BRITISH MIsIsrBR. .-Informatio
has been received here that Sir Edward Thorn.
ton has really been appointed by the British
Government - Minister to me United States.
Sir Edward holds the matter under advise
mont, and the British Government 10 awaiting
his declination or acceptance. eI34
&, PHRsoHAL.-Hon. eden Bowie. Governor
elect OF Maryland, il here ana has gone to the
races 10 day. ...'Adjutant3 General Thomas
is in OAarlsston. 80. Senator Dixon, Of Oon-
necticut, IL At homo. ....Gens Butler made
speech ss Newbufyport Mass, on Saturday
-. Senator Dooifttie, whe has been stumpfns
wisconsin for the CONSERVATIVES, Will leave
for Washington next week. y..don. j.
Black. OF Pennsylvania, is at the Ebbitt House.
-. General McAHsssr, U. 8. A., and Hon. r.
johnson, OF Maryland, are At the National
Hotel.
. fHY WHITE AousB-A number Of visitors
were at the Executive Mansion this morning,
many of whom had an interview with the
President Among those WAC called tnls
morning were Hon. Reysrdy johnson, Sscrsr.
tafy McCulloeh, Judge Black, and Hon. ID
w. Vorheee. tdi94IAd
IHrlRxAL R1yxNuR.-Ther receipts from this
source % day were sia, ,sss2, 7es s.s,s s,-I' -
Evening star., 1867-11-07

Pardon of James A. Sedden. late Confed. .
rate Secretary Of War.
Especial Dispatch to The Star.l
NEW YORK, Nov. THE Herald's CORES.
poneent says: The President has pardoned
James A Seddon, late Secretary OF war of the
Confederacy.-
Evening star., 1867-11-07
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

In BANKRUPTCY.
II DISTRICT OF COIUNBTA. ss.
At the City Of Washington. the 18th day of Oc-
tober, A. ID. lS6s. The undersigned hereby gives
notice Of his appointment a. assignee of DAVID
HAYNES, in the city of Washington, within
said District. who has been adJudged a bank
Tupt upon his own petition. by the District Court
OF said District. MILTON j. SAFFOLD,
Attorney at Law,
oc H-M&TESw 3s9 street, Assignee.
In BANkRUPTCY.
DISTRICT OF COLUNBIA,ss.
At the City of Washington, the 18th day of Oc-
tOber, A. II, 1s67. The undersigned hereby gives
notice Of his appointment as assignee of DAVID
TAYLOR, IN the city Of Wa hingtOn, within said
District, VINO has been adJudged a bankrupt upon
his own petition, by the District Court sf said
District. MILTON j. SAFFOLD,
Attorney at Law,
oc "a N&Th-3w 42c ID street. Assignee.
Evening star., 1867-11-07
TNHE CID ESTABLISHED FIRM OF
u D. GOLDSTEIN Co,
LICENSED PAWNBROKERS,
"a TOUR-AND- STREET VRqT

near Pennsylvania avenue.
Oner the highest cash advances on ali kinds o
1ercnandlse, 10 any amount and FOR any ~
time desired at reasonable rates. ~
Interest on large sums greatly reduced.
Business strictly confidential
Goods bought for cash and sold at private sale.
10 My
Evening star., 1867-11-07

RKCBIPTs FROM CUsToNs.--The receipts
from customs at the ports below named from
Evening star., 1867-11-07
INSURANCE.
National Capital Insurance Company

NatIOndi tapitai insuFanCc tOhipdBy
HOME OFFICE. 500 NINTH STREET,
WASHINGTON, D.. @.
CHARTERED BIZ sPgEEGgJJAL ACT OF CON-
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL.....-.......sl,eo 900 BOZ. .
This Company ehers more favorable advantages
70 the insuriug public thau any other chartered in
the UT tied States by combining the two great ele-
yf9rE principle. The rTemiums charged are pearIv
onet third lower than charged by Mutual Compa-
Eies.
AGENTS WANTED ~ EVERY CITY AND
OFFICERS
JOsEPH p BROW WI. p resident
&EoRGE RI. PLkNT.........Nic President
~ ~ = ~ n - ~ -, y = ..-.-.. reasurer.
EOi hLF H.. ~ n III ii .;;.---;---cecretary.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Riley a slhiIn. joseph = Brown,
Hon. Green Adams. Nv. parish,
Robert Leech.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Ihos. Lewis, Thomas II. Plowman,
Riley A. Shinn, J. +. Brown,
=. Alfred Hall, Job W Angus.
Nicholas Acker, A. l.. Merriman,
Ersstus Poulson.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
shn n klyans, Charles klcman,
N @ Emory, Lewis ciephane,
Jsmes l.. Barbour, Thomas Berry
Albert G.. Hail. oe lily
Evening star., 1867-11-07
EDUCATIONAL.

ROREOMEO COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
- Pikesyille, Eear Baltimore, Md. Five vacan,
sies 10 De hlled- FOR Catalogues. any iRforma-
tiOn. address Rev. T.. q. :. WALDRON Princinal
Pikesville. Md. oe so-9v~
Evening star., 1867-11-07

InrIRxAL R1yxxU1.-Ther receipts from this
eprce 70 day were si37, ssS,52, =. - =
Evening star., 1867-11-07
DANCING ACADEMIES.
PAWNBROKERS.

ESTABLISHED 1852
Il HERZBERG'S LOAN OFFICE,
351 north street, ~
between IA and 6th streets. IX
Immediately IN rear of National hotel "
Advances made in all sums on merchandise at the
ll-em
Evening star., 1867-11-07

sf-sI .isog '9aI.a niu . 80 1E,1 90 elt 30
nI-e - CIT - ssea4l szaFiI
Evening star., 1867-11-07

PERsoSAL.-Hon. L. B. Washburne, who
has been here two or three days, had long
interview with Gen. Grant o-day, the pur.
port OF which has not been made public; but
gossip has 1t that the conversation was rela.
tive to the probable candida cy Of Gen. Grant
for the Presidential chair.