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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19
Grant Meeting IN Boston.
Especial Dispatch to the Star.

BosTeN, Dec. Is-s p m.-Our citizens are
thronging TO Faneuii Hall to the Grant meet.
ing called by j. Wiley Edwards, George Il.
Upton. Nathaniel Thayer, Ex.Congressman
Alexander II. Rice, Samuel H. valley, Ed
ward Atkinson, Peleg W. Chandler, f. W.
Lincoln, jr, Albeit Lawrence, George F. Dun.
bar, OF the Daily Adrertiser; J. 1ngersoll Bow.
ditch, and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19
FROM EUROPE TO-DAY.
The Fenian Question in Parliament.
RN Il hla q Aaa "A

LONDON, Dec. 19--Noon.-The Right Honor
able VIM. +. Gladstone made a speech to tn
miners and other operatives Of Werneth, in
Chester county, yesterday, in the course of
which he reviewed the Fenian Question. He
did not hesitate to ascrtbe the existence of Fe-
nianism to Engiands wretched mismanage.
ment and misgoyernment Of Ireland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19
Another Fatal Boiler Explosion and An.
other Fire

NEW YORK, Dec 19.--The boiler Of the steam
tpg Unit, lying ct -te 'oot of Essex street, Jer-
sey City, exploited at ive o'clock this morn.
iDg. ore man wss killed and three Injured
A large fire is row raging At Penhorn CITY,
opposite New YORK, on the Jersey shore IL
10 supposed TO be the petroleum works
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19
The Presidency.

Especial Despatch to the Starl
CHICAGO, Dec. 1g-The Tribune, of this city,
suggests the name Of Schuyler Colfax for Vice
President on the ticket with G rant, under csr.
tain contingencies. and the Jsurndl endorses
the suggestion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

Another Prize Fisht-II Rounds Fought.
NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Mickey Walsh and
Tam Dam had q prize fight at Uaion Hill.
back of Hoboken yesterday. 1t was 4 desper.
ate tight OF IL rounds, finally ending by Walsh
knocking his oppone mt out of time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19
ALEXANDRIA AND VIcIsITY-The Journal
OF this morning says: s'

Surgeon X. b. Berkiy, u. s, A., who for
nearly three years past has acceptably nlled
the position OF Post Surgeon of Battery Rogers
hes obtained leave of absence 70 visit his home
al Hornellsyille, Steuben county, New YORK.
ana yestefoay ler the scene OF his former Ia.
Dor with that end in view.
In Fairfax county land was lately sold near
Aecounk Tor S1055 per acre. one tract near
Ahhanoaie for go per acre, and q house and
one.hall acre OF ground at Herndon for el,55O
The MT Vernon cotton factory Of Alexan.
month. - - y
Delaware Davis OF N. J., has purchased the
Prince william farm Of j. w. Tyler, deceased,
NJ sc per acre. . r4.
One thousand and nine persons were fur.
nished with, soep at the city soup.houss yes
terdsy.
Jack Paynes boy, was sent to jail yssterd av.
for stealing a watch from mrs. Arlington
steamer wawaset WI probably leave Alex.
andria for her usual rTsr landings to mor.
row. - frr = 1.rr-fr.gg - ~ ~ 49, =. =
Ferry boat winnissinmet run at intervals
between Washington and Alsxandrta yester
day. .t-fs> - st.ocs sss.s.l .Isl
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New YsFk Market.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-FIour 5alO CENTS
lower. Wheat fa2 cents lower. Corn I cents
lower. Rye Is shade better. Oats steady.
foik ouil ana heavy. Mess $2O65. Lard
dull at 12xcs13kc. barley scarce. Ootton
steady at l5a for Middling Uplands. Turpen-
tine steady.
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Eiye

CLnvRLAND, Ohio, Dec ia IRE at Tide
cut, Pa, this morning, destroyed the Cassell
House, post ONCE, and other buildings Loss
of an in Icendiary. --
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

FATAL RAILROAD ACCrDKNr-The Neu
ork express train from Cleveland, ON the
Lake Shore road, due at Buffalo at ID Is D. m :,
Tuesd day night. being behind time, met with a
serious accident. The two rear passenger cara
were thrown over an embankment twenty feet
nlRh A train with surgeons and the oficers
OF the road, and others, left At four O'Clock to
the killed and wounded as far as ascertained:
Killed.. M. Strong, Of Buffalo; Mary Free
man, residence unknown: 1. p. HAYWOOD.
agent OF the road at the State line. So far
thirty are reported injur ed, amsng whom are
J Z. Cribb, OF Salem, Pa; Grant Hurley, of
CORY, Pa. stephen Stewart, president Of OH
Greek road, is missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19
The Recent Prize FIght-Arrests.
ISnaniaI nianntnh a., .A

CHICAGO, Dec. 1s.-Ed. Lowrey, Geo Fitz.
gerald and Ed. Dorney have been arrested
here on account of their connec ton with the
prize fight ON the I4th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19
Officers Relieved.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 19.-Generals w. p Car.
lin and Gordon Granger, Assistant Commis.
sioners OF tbs Freedmen's Bureau in Tennes-
see, are relieved by General Howard's recent
order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

AT MEETING OF THE WAYS AND MEANS
COMMITTEE this morning the subject of whisky
meters was again under discussion. Several
experts were examined as to the effectiveness
OF the different meters, but no definite action
was taken by the committee Previous to ad-
Journing, subcommittee, con sIsting Of Mr.
Hooper, Of Massachusetts; Mr.. Allison. OF
Iowa. and Gen. Logan, Of Illinois, was ap-
pointed 70 continue the examination OF these
meters, and the best method OF promoting the
interests Of the Internal Revenue by collect
ing tax, 70 sit during the adjournment Of Con
gIess over the holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19
The Presidential Canvas.

The Columbus (Ohio) Journal thin rs that the
Republican party should nominate Mr.. MotlsF
for Wee President.
The Meridian tCt.l Adrertiser nom!nates
upon a Peoples Ticket" General Grant for
President and Governor Bullock for Vice
President
a New York letter to the Boston Adrertiser
says: "Ihere Is no doubt that the Grant move-
menf 10 becoming fixed Nest people belle vs
min nistration. -
The Sprip field Republican SAYS: "The enlv
opposition - Gen. Grants nomiH alton, with
In the Reps olicah party, comes from a small
class OF extremists, Of whom Wendell Phillips
i tne representative man But these men have
no night 70 claim TO represent a party with
winch they have only occasionally acted, and
which they declare their readiness to destroy,
naless 1t complies with all their demands.
Iney are me party OF vengeance, conhscation,
The Washington CORES pondent of the Bos-
ton Post says that General Hancock is rapidly
growing IN Democrats favor, and would
stand some chance for the Presidential nomi-
nation, were II not for his record on the trial
o. the conspir9tors- The members of that
military court, OF which Gen. Hancock was
one, can never outliye the memory Of a sem
tenee which condemned TO death an innocent
woman"
Gen. Basil W. Duke. late of the Rebel army,
mas published letter considering what Ken
tueky should require her candidate for the
Presidency TO endorse. He says Horatio Sew
lnour is not perhaps, the man to trust; Gen.
SheIman's very decided idiosyncracyn un-
ms hIm for kentucky's support Seymour, OF
connecticut, Is not available, but Mr.. Pendle-
ton, he thinks, is the coming and the desira BILE
man.
"Data" writes to the Baltimore San: "The
residenrs me ssage recommen n ding come puo.
Tic recf gnldon OF General Hancock's patriotic
conouet. &c, Is the theme of conversation and
remark to- night. BY decided Republicans m
10 condemned as being an expression Of SYM
pathy with and appreciation OF General Han
cocE's Eo-called faysritism for rebels By the
CONSERVATIVES and decided Democrats the mes.
sage Is upqualifiedly applauded as we'll timed,
lust and magnanimous. 1t is the Judgment Of
ali classes that by this public and formal no.
Gce OF the conduct OF General Hancock, Mr.
Johnson has placed the General CONSPICUOUS.
~ In position as Conservative candidate for
the PRESIDENCY In the election next fall, Thi,
idea being suggested to Mr.. johnson to night.
ne replied, substantially, that If such IL to be
tne result OF his action to-day, he would be
sdfisNed, and that II the people should feel dis
posed % reward General Hancock for his pa
triotlc conduct and statesmanIIke Qualities,
meme wcu Id more heartily endorse their cboics
on such grounds than himself"
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s26,35a.O %

ANOTHER APPIICANT-Ths name of Hon
J" m ID Bishop, Of Connecticut, is mentioned
As an applicant for the position OF Comuis-
sioner OF Patents Mr.. Bishop was Commis-
sioner for short Z ime under President Buch.
anan's administrator, and was succeeded by
Judge Thomas, Of Maryland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

THE ALABAMA CLAIMs.-Secretary Seward
has secuted the services Of George Bemis, OF
Boston, prominent writer on international
and neutrality questions, TO edit the unpub-
hshed Stafe Papers concerning the Alabama
ard other claims against England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

The MILEAGE QuRsrIos-It is 8scertained
hst the JUDICIARY COmmitJee at thsir meeting
ti-uorrow win decide to report against allow
ibg members of Cen gFess extra mileage. Maay
OF the new members claim that they should be
allowed mileage Tor three sessions OF Congress
during tne Two years, from the fact OF an ex-
ira session having been held during the sum-
uer. be Committee, however, do not take
tus view oftbe case, and dc not think the law
jus;.fiss such extra allowance, and hence viii
report Against IL.
TBE SENATE GALLERIES were well filled this
morning ID anticipation o: hearing the Presi-
dents veto OF me bin striking the word
vhi'e" out Of ali laws OF the Dis rict. The
mssssse aid rot arrive. and IL is learned at the
Whie House that II Is not yet faished- It
vilIno dO0b' BE- sen. in to- morrow, and passed
wi n.ut debate, by the requisite two thirds
v =. Many members who expected to leave
home this evening have been compelled to
main over on account OF the message not
being sent II.
INTERNATIONAL MosErARY CONFERENCE
L. the Senate to day message was received
from the President N ans wer TO resolution
OF he Oh INST, transmitting a report from the
Secretary OF state, conc n ing the lnternatiop.
al Monetary Conference held At Paris IN June.
i-o7. The conference proposes oy means OF
diplomatic con ventIons ~ secure uniform
system Of coinage in value d dIferiugly in name
anG superscrlption OF exclusive gold Standard,
lin hundred fine and If the weight OF the
i've franc piece. In the Conference there are
issentativSs present from France, Belgium
~ itZSTiand, and Italy. The CORES pond ~ ce
and paper which are very voluminous) were
referred 10 the Committee on Finance.
GEH SCHOPIELD, commander Of the Firs,
Military District, Will shortly visit this city
for consultation with Gen. Grant relative to
matters In his department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

NoHISArED--The President yesterday sent
70 the Senate two unimportant naval nomIna-
itons and eleven pos'aasters, among them
T. sherman. ~ Chicago; Henry Roenn, Ripley.
Onio; VIM A Trover, Sheibyville, Illinois;
George Y" Taoler, Martinsburg, West Viz
gInla; David H. johnson, Grlfin, Georria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

s2rhe men IN the Corning (SSsuben Conn
tyJN.Y. founderies only WORK eight hours
per day, win wssee corresponding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

THERR ARE already seven prominent appIi-
cants for the Comnissiopership Of Patents,
and the cry is ''still they come" An effort II.
being made to indsce the President not to ac-
cept the resignation OF Mr.. Theaker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

MUSTERED OTT--Cspt. s. X. HamilI. Bre.
vet Colonel and Assistant Quartermas.er, U
S- Volunteers, has been mustered ont and
honorably discharged, from and after March
1st, lS6s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

SErAT1-The Chair laid before the Senatsa
con- unication from the President Transmit.
ting the proceedings, &c, Of ne Intsrn stionN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

INTERNAL REvENUE.-The receipts from
this source to-day were Sle3,6IS.J6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

Rev. NrwNAS HALL says that when he W as
IN Washington recently he met Gen. Grant,
10 whom he remarked General, we were
fighting for you n England while you were
fighting here" The General replied, drylv:
s'lt cosI q little more than il cost youn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

Billiard Match for the Champ ems hip Of
csscchusetts-Dion the Victor.
Especial Dispatch to the Star.]
BosToN, Dec. 1S.-A billiard match between
Cyrelle Dion and Edward Daniels for the
championship OF Massachusetts was played
here this evening, and was wen easily by
Dion. One thousand poir to was the game,
with the push shot barred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

AhoNG those who visited the White House
yesterday and had interviews with the Presi-
dent was General Grants father. Archbishop
Spaloing had an interview with Mr.. johnson
last evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

00-The Wincheeter fNa.) Ncrs says: uPoo-
ulstiop rs pouring in upon ne, chiefly fr,n
SoufherH Pennsylvania These f,Iks are ren-
sraily OF the rieh, stripe. aad come 70 farm oa
our lands
- The Prince OF wales goes 70 ca orr, rsr.
uisrly; but as a. is On ultra rltu alis.tc chur-e
the erumbiers are s'fti happy.
~Prsyers have been ordered 20 b. ss.a an
all me churches IN Austria, maui April oext,
Tor NE Empress Of Apsyta who 10 encessse,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

PRESIDENT OF THE MARYLAND SENATE
The friends of the several candidates for pres.
ldent OF the Mary land Senate are earnestly at
work to secure the success OF their respective
friends. Col. Henry Snyder. Of Baltimore
city, Dr. Henkle, OF Anne Arundel, MT Syes.
Ter, OF Warrington county, and Barnes Comp.
lob, Esq Of Charles, are the gentlemen prom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

DEATH OF AN ARMY OPPICBR.-Maior +. !.
skunk died suddenly In Richmonds Va. on
Monday. He was chief Of ordnance on Gen.
Schofield's staff. Being q graduate OF West
Point, and an Old army 0mcef for nam ber of
years, he was well known aud respected bv
eli his brother officers. He was o son of the
late ex GOV. Shank, Of PennsYlyania - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

THE WORKING PBoPLK-lt Is apponnceo
that unless the workiuemen In the v.rtou
iron man featuring establishments at Wheel
ing West Virginia, consent TO q reduction OF
e-third OF their wares, the miiIs will he
stopped altogether. There are s3On 90 cspi.
tal and 500 men employed In that basiness
there. There ts great trouble On Quebec on
a long dispute and se veral attempts at CON
promising the cffiiculty between the employers
ard workmen. II appears that on December
10Th several hundred ship carpenters oeiong-
gest ship yards In the city and stopped the
work, hands not brfongtng 70 the Union nav
ing accepted the offers OF the employers. Sev@-
raj cases OF violence occurred. and during the
night the strikers esfablished patrols around
the ship yards. The authorities are reported
70 be too weak 70 cope win the srrlkers 90
mat they have matters their own way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19
THE EVENING STAR
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP

E.R-RCuAxE At ST THoNAs-A dis
match was this uaorning received ST the Nav
uepsrtment, fr0Ta Rear Admiral Jtmes =
Palmer, dated Flag ship SusqUenSnna. ~.
Thomas, W. i, November 18TH, giyiGS an &C
coanI Of the e1rtb quak ke g. q loss OF the Mon
.ueahela a. - TBomss on the afternoon of
November fsth. tie principal tscts in reference
70 which wsrs puoiis ed q 4 the r. port OF Com
uodore BtsssIl, Of he DE soto, a few days
sincr Bomiral PARKER says: The English
rsn stesmsr, which bad lately arrived, and
Eas cosl'rg n the bay Tie other side OF the
LsroOr, VIA n-sr reiug lost The sn0ck was
fsIt enc 8 short distance from he steamer
tEey saw a small isIet cleft in twsiR, flame
ana srnOks issuiaE from me fssure. Shortly
sf-sTpards he s-a arose. ana nearly Carried
them down; the eSo IS parted. oGt iorsuna a.eIY
the steamer was thrown under a lee, which
placed Them In comparAtive safety. Oommo-
core BIssetl OF tee De Soto mas $50 made a Is
rsport 10 the Department
IBK ORUEANCE CECOMhITTRR.-Ons sceount of
. IoE- attendance OF suffic cient urubsrs TO con
stitpte a quorum, no meeting Of the Ordnance
Committee as held to- DAY, ana ne meeting
Wa pOsipoped until Saturday next when the
committee viii taxi up ana hear further .es,i-
noBy concerning the alleged Amsterdam
projsctile frsud-
tkLkBRATICN or lNDEPkNDFSCg DAY
AnROAB.-COm modore J. X. Goldso borough OF
the United States steamer Shenandoah, IN q
dispatch TO the Navy Department, gives an
InieTesting statement relative 20 the cel eera-
ton Of tue 4tn Of uly last a Yokohama, ia
pan, which was participated in BY the Eng
hsh ana French naval officers at that pOrt
GENERAL 9RAsT was visited a, the War
Department tnis morning By q large number
OF dustin Bguisbed persons, among whom were
Generals sherman and IA. q WrignI, several
Ssna ors ana Representatives
:. X. CURTIs, President OF THR WHISKY
CONVENTION, Was before the Ways ard Means
Committee to-day, aud Presented his vie US
relative 10 he collection OF the tax ON whisky
his statements were similar, IN many respects
70 those set forth at the meeting Of the Con-
vention. The main point upon which he
seemed - place emphasis was the reduction
of the tax from two dellsrs 70 twenty. five
cents. He gave il as his op .nion that with
his reduction the Government would receive
. larger revenue from whisky than 1t does
now, and that there would be less frauds
Various questions were put 10 Mr.. Curtis by
the members OF the Committee, which be an
svered satisfactorily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

An agent ofs Farmers' Club in England
IL said to be negotiafing for one hundfsd tho ~
ahd acres Of land In Illinois, on which n n
proposed 70 settle three hundred Eoronean
antilles, includinG . number OF grape INV
ers from the Rhine. - .8d 80 es-~'"
0Mrs. Rombey, Q widow. residing n Pa.
orta, H.. while In . somnAm bulfc lstSte.
walked into the lllinoe River, In that eitv'
AMI was drowned. She had been missiSs :
discovered. n fEhF
- IAN txehaugs says ssths fau style Of IA.
idies' bonnsts n very tea-tableish. IL n ronn "A
et the back Ike . tea cup, and turns over es rhe
front like saucer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

The AsIATIc SQUADRoS.-A dispatch has
been received a. the Navy department from
Rear Admiral II. II Bell, dsted Flagship Hart
ford, Hong Kong, China, September 30, show
ing the distribution OF vessels in the Asiatic
Sqnadron- The hSrtfOrd was at Hong Kong.
De Snenandoah a. Yokohama, Japan The
hsnuelot eH route 70 Shanghai. The Monoc-
acy az "hampoa for repairs The Wachusett
sailed Tor New FORK on the 18th OF September.
and the wyoming FOR Boston on the 15tn The
Unadilh was AT Hong Kong undergoinR 2
rspairs- The AroOstoOk st Annoy and Eco
Chow TO restrain the coolic trsffic: aad the
SioresnIp Supply a. Shanghai.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

RsrIRED.-Cant Richard W. Mesde. of the
navy, hss been piscee on the retired iist, In
Consequence OF physical disability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

RECEIPTS PROM CUsToMs.-The receipts
from customs a. the ports below named from
December 9Th 10 lin iIsiusiye, were as FOL
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FxrrAs ArpAIns-AnofI1r If1-n a,

hfFAIks-AhOthcr Attsn nj 10 Ram
up a London PriSon-Sei.ure of Featan Arms
tsatoHs Released on Bo1.-Cable dispatches of
last nlgnt say that another attempt was made
yesterday 70 blow up one Of the city prisons in
LONDON The powder was placed under a
wall OF Mfilbank jail, In which a number of
fenians were confined. The preparations had
all been completed, and the fuze had been
lighted by the conspirators without attracting
attention, out fortunately, owing 10 some defect
Ia the arrangements, the powder did not
explode and the plot was discovered before the
attempt TO carry Ii out could be renewed No
arrests have been made, and no clue TO the
guilty parties obtained.
The examination in Dublin of John Martin
and others, connected with the funeral demon.
oTadon on the Sth inst, was concluded
Tuesday but the decision OF the court was re.
served Yesterday morning the accused were
brought before magistrate, and Mr. Martin
and Mr.. Lalor were committed for trial on the
charge OF misdemeanor. They Immediately
furnish the required bail, and were DISCHARGED
from custody.
Arms and ammunition, secretsd bv the
Fenians have been discovered and seized nv
the police nj several places In England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

The WHITE HOUsR-A humber Of visitors
were al the Executive Mans sion this morning.
nearly all OF whom Were admitted TO see the
President Among those who had an inter-
view with the Executive were Secretary
Welles, General Grant. General Sherman
Senator'S Johnson and Dixon, Hon J. =. Black
and a large number OF Representative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

ORDRR OF GIN. HANCOCK FOR A CoNysy
TIos ELECTION TO BE HELD IN TYxAs-In
Special Orders No. 213, dated yesterday, Gen.
HANCOCK gives notice OF an election in Texas
Tor convention or against cne. The same. II
carried, Will be held February 10 to IA inciu.
siye. Ninety delegates are 70 be elected Ths
total registration amounts TO 1Oi, ,2JO The re.
VISION OF the registry will com mence fourteen
days before the election. The order apportions
the delegates among the Counties, and says that
no election will be held in counties not organ-
lied or in which there has been no reeistra-
ton The election Will be held only al county
seats, and each ballot presented by q colorsd
voter will Se marked by the Judge of election.
III from any cause any Of the registrars tail to
perform their duty, their places will be alled
oy me county Judge, county clerk. or clerks TO
tne district court, provided they can qualify
otnsrwise the vacancies will be filled by the
appointment OF the balance of the registration
board. The sale Of liquor during the election
Is prohibited. Military Interference. unless
neees sary 10 keep the peace at the polls, is pro-
n&bited. No soldiers are allowed to appear Ar
the voung places unless registered voters and
then only 10 vote; but post commanders are 10
De prepared TO act promptly in case the civil
authori1es faIl 10 preserve the peace The
sheriT OF Inc place and officers are required
10 be present, and will be held responsible thai
here shall be no interference with the Judges
OF election. Each register or clerk is empow-
cred 20 call upon the civil authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

GgSsRAL 9RAsT was visited a. the War
Department tnis morning By large number
OF distinguished persons, among whom were
Generals sherman and II q WrignI several
Sena ors and Representatives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

TIE CASE OF Col SAN MCKEE, who con-
tssts tne seato' John B. Young, OF Kentucky,
was submitted 70 the Committee on Elections
TO-DAY for argument out It was laid over nm
t'l after the holidays Col. Mckee iis very
sanguin7 OF obtaining his seat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-19

TIE DISMAL SWAMP CANAL.-In the Bopsa
to-day, Mr. Woodward introd ueed a io,n, rs..
olutiop, (which was agreed to,) direcuny IN.
Secretary Of the Treasury 70 adjourn ths s,,a
OF signt bnndred shares OF the stock Owned hv
the United states In the Dismal swamp Cana
Company, nom The ID day OF January. IS6-
90 which aay said sale no " stan ds aoiourned
sstil Saturday, the sta day Of February, ls6s
80 IA O'clock a. m = -