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- Mr.. and Mre. Joseph Brown, OF Coium-
bia county, N. Y, suspected by the Travellers
Insurance Company, OF Hartford, OF having
insured the life Of their little daugeter Tor
5000, and then caused her death by burnIne,
have been acquitted, after post mOrtem examI-
nation Of the body.
~The trial Of pr. william II. White, for
ing committed an abortion upon the person OF
Miss Elizabeth Methyen, In Springfield. Mas,
In August last, commenced IN the latter city
on Tuesday. Great interest is FELT In it
~A Mutual Bene violent Society exists a.
Peoria, Ill. whose ooDecI Is sto put members
In condition 10 help tnemseives." There are
5000 members, and the association is said 20 be
the only one OF the kind In the United States.
09aribaIdi promises to keep quiet untII
March.
- The village OF Bridgeport, Guernsey
county, Ohio, has an erdin snce pronibi,lns
persons, under twenty-ore years OF age. from
lettering about the streets after nine O oclock
vithout being able TO give a reasonable &C.
count OF themselves.
SA man went into q trance q few nights
since ct q Wayne county, Ind. raviya,, and
when he scame TO" he told all about what ne
had seen in hell he was very personal in MA
recollec-ions.
~Dr-. Helme, a young physician In Mem
PITTS, was arrested last Wednesday on the
charge OF burglary. While locked mp 10 jail, he
swallowed large dose OF morphine and diea
that evening.
~S. s. Marshall. Representative iu Con-
gress from the llth District OF Illinois -
named as the Democratic candidate for Govern
or OF that State.
III The Canadians are discussing q Pacific
railroad. The Chicago Times suggests that
they make IL q sled route.
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REORGANIZATION OF THE FRENCH Army
Cable dispatches from Paris say that the de-
bate On the bill for the organization of the army
was contin ned in the Corps I1egstatif Monday
Marshal Neil defended the bill on the ground
that sueh measure would have q tendency TO
prevent war, and was in effect guaranty of
peace.
Mr.. Jules Favre spoke second time against
the Oil, denouncing II IN strong terms as a
dan gerous instrument. III
M. Olivier said the Introduction of the bill a,
this time proved that the Government autIci-
p2ted an early war. He thought France would
be stronger and better prepared for hostile con-
ttneenc,es should q consututepai system of
government be granted the naiiJn. This he
most earhestly wished the country would
eventually have.
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A Woman Sells Her Husband Tor $40
From the Canton (Ill.D Register


A few days slrce = woman named Mrs.
Rosalls Mills, war widoV, cal ed upon
Justice Cheek ana obtafned a wsrrant FOR ne
arrest Of John Matheay and hts wtie. wno
were living near Cuts, In this c0Onsy. she
al eyed that they had fOTcibly taken fr0r her
$500 In money, and other property 70 the value
regard to the way and manner OF this thef..
thero appeared 70 be a very cur'oos history
about this affair. Sheriff Wagner made the
arrest Of Mstheny and wife. and they were
eroueht 20 this city on "Wednesday. An the
parties, including Mrs. MILE, seemed 70 msnl-
fest an earnest desire TO have the after sst-led
Mstheny admitted that he owed Mrs. Mills
sln borrowed money. bat he denied ssontly
the robbery. he SAID that there was some
arrangement between Mrs Mills ana has wife
involving the balance OF the money. The
parties west before attorney 10 see ~ the
matter could not be amicably arraneed and the
following Developments were made
IL appears that Mrs. Mills was living o.
boarding with Msthepy and his wife, and
Mrs. Matheny became jealous Of her. There
was trouble IN the domestic circle. Nrs.
Mills admitted that she loved Mafheny, and
she meant 70 have him. MRS Matheny sees
thought ~ Mrs. Mills was going 10 run oc with
Der husband, she ought % be paid for a. Mrs.
Mills readily agreed 10 this, and pad Mre.
Mathepy sl30. An arrangement was then
Matbeny to go back 70 her odd hone soms-
where In Pennsylvania Mrs. Mills was 20 20
10 Emwood and remain there until Mstheny
could complete arrangements for his depsr-
allotted time, but Matheny not making his ap-
pearHnce. she concluded she han been swim
died, and 80 made her way back 70 this
place, and entered com plant as asove
stated. At frst Mrs. Mills did no. want
10 see Matheny, but wanted the attorney
10 settle the matter with Matheny and
his wife Matheny said ne would not
settle with the attorney, hut he would settle
with Mrs Mills. They were permitted 20 o.
cupy the private room of me attorney. and IN
q lew minutes they had arranged matters.
The attorney ASKED them the terms OF their
settlement bat they said that was their ewn
matter All three, Matheny, his wife and
Mrs. Mills, then had conference. all app~ar.
ed satisfied WITH the arrangement Whatever az
was. They promptly settled all costs in he
matter, and Mrs. Matheny remarked In the
settlement, "Rosella gets the man" At he
close or these proceedings, a little son Of Mrs.
Matheny, some four or nve years Of age, lust
began TO comprehend that lie was aoou; 20
lose bis father, and commenced crying. These
were the only tears shed on the occasion. Mrs.
Mstheny took her little child by the hand suo
they went one way, while Matheny and Nrs
Mills started together in another direction.
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Dry Gssds.

The sudden seventy Of The winter In the be.
ginning Of the month brought baslness 70 an
ppunely stsnd-still; bat the reopening ofcom-
uunica' ions with the country during the past
week caused q revival of trade. Sales, how w
ever, have been on . moderate scale, and
prices have net assumed any tn Ing like q fixed
nal and our quotations canpet be relied upon
as giving the exact rate at which operations
may be elected. They are az near, however
ss 1t is possible In the present condition OF the
market, 10 get 70 the truth. Agents are anxious
to purchase; bat, II the financial questions no W
before Congress should b settled, as IL is high
ly probable they will, there will be a virtual
increase OF the currency, the positions Of JOB
vance.
tinue fair, And, the stock on hand being COM
pAratively small for the season, prices
for the heavier qualities OF shsetings are
well maintained. On some OF the popu-
yard has been established. In bleached
cottons there 10 scarcely any variation TO
notice; prices are hrmer, and there 10
are in coed dsnand. and the stocI in nrst
hand 10 considerably diminifhed- There
have been some large sales Of prints; but
the demand 10 chiefy limited to tasty pat
terms, adapted to the season. Jobbers In
many instances are known TO nave made
sales below the manufacturer prices.
Rolled jaeonets, silesias, and cam brics are
liintSo Oem1o0 only. Iuero mas Ocen
some improvemeot ot in Italian cloths. owing 10
an Increased demand from the clothing
houses; but In woolens OF the various kinds,
includinG hsnnsls and blankets, thsre {, no
change; though the clothing man ufscture1 are
beginning TO make their purchases OF fancy
cassimeres and similar goods for their spring
trade. Kentucky jeans are dull Carpsts are
held at unchanged figures.
In foreign dry goods there is very little doing,
except for the city trade In articles adapted 70
the season The auction sales have consis ted
manly OF odds and ends of broken lots. Tue
importattons are comparatively light; but some
OF the older houses, who have facilities for pur-
chasing low; show great confidence in making
preparations sor the Spring trads.-N Z. Inde-
HendSaf. 2,fh
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The stolen Checks Returned

NEW YoRE, Dec. 26.-On Christmas fmorn :
ing lad entered the o ofice OF the Superintend q /.
ent OF Police and left parcel, which, he said
had been given him to deliver by q gentleman
at the Anson House. The parcel contained
checks on the Bank Of State Of New York for
three million six hundred and eighty. three
thousand four hundred and thirty dol
lars, the amount stolen from the bank me ssen .
ser recently in Wall street,
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Suicide of an American q Journalist In Par
By Gable to-dayl
The Remains of Gen. Griffin en- route for
Washington.
TSpecial Uispatch te the Starl

ISIeCIHI DIsPdICn % ING Staf.J
new YORK, Dec. 26.-The remains of Gen.
Grimm, who died in Texas recently, of yellow
fever, while In command OF the 5th Military
District, will arrive in this city to-day en-
route for Washington, on board the New Or
leans steamer BienvIlle. The body will be
received by all officers OF the posts about this
city who can be spare d from duty; the colors
OF Forts Columbus and Wood will De- hung at
hal+-mast while the steamer is passing mp the
bay. and the batteries at Governors and Bed.
loes Islands will fire minute guns.
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TRAGEDY IN SUSSEX COUNTY, n. J.-An Old
Womda Arrested for ASrder.-The Newark
Courier Of the 24th instant has the followine:-
"Snerin Ward, OF Sussex county, went to q
point IN the Sparta mountain, near the village
OF Sparta, this forenoon, and arrested and con-
vsyed TO the Newton jail an aged widow
woman nameo Lozier. on q charge OF having
murdered girl twelve years Of age, who
bad been in her employ as q servant. About
two weeks ago the elrI was missed BY the
immeoiate neighbors OF Mrs. Lozier, and they,
knowing her violent temper, at once eus !.
pected something wrong. On being ques-
toned as to the Whereabouts Of the girl, she
told conflicting stories, telling some that
the Lord had taken her away, and others
that some rowdies had persuaded her OF
These improbable stories served to augment
the suspicious already entertained in rer Ard TO
the matter, and yesterday II is said sucn facts
were brought TO light as warranted an inves-
uration OF the premises occupied by Mrs. Lo =
zier, and her arrest 10. day on the serious
charge of murder. 1t was rumored In Newton
this morning that the body OF the girl had been
found buried in the cellar of Mrs. Lozier'.
house, where IL is believed to have been Sc
creted by the murderess. The woman, who
IL over sixty years Of age, is said to have
evinced but little emotion when taken in Gus
tody. and accompanied sheriff Ward without
di6sCultv.r
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More TrsubleS I'm Alabam

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 25.-The blacks
nicipal regulations and military orsers, with
guns, pistols. &c, and in full uniform. No
effort was made to suppress the demonetr
tion. In the afternoon several thou sand ne.
gIoes were harangued in iocenaiary language
by Barber, Brainard, and other prominent
Radicals. Late in the afternoon Barber and
Brsinard were arrested by the military au-
thorittes.
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Burning Of a Steamship-Thirteen Lives
Lost.

Especial Dispatch TO the Star.l
CHARLESTON. Dec. 25.-The steamship Ra-
leigh, from New York for New Orleans, was
burned yesterday about twenty miles of the
coast. Eighteen of the passengers and crew
were brought here by a tug this morning.
Thirteen lives are supposed TO have been losi,
including Capt Marsman. Twenty four per-
sons are still missing; they were last seen in
the boat or clIpging to pieces OF the wreck
Further par tic ulars are expected
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New York Market

NEW YoRK, Dec 2s-FIour Quiet and nm.
changed. Wheat dull and unchanged. Corn
dull and dropping. Rye quiet and firm Oats
quiet and steady. Pork dull; Mess S2O95
Lard dull at 12Hca13c. Whiskey nominal
Barley quiet and firm. Peas nominal. DOT.
ton dropping at 15a151 for MddIing Uplands
Freiehts dull. SpintsTurpentine favors buy.
ers at ~ cents. Rosin S2s7 tor strained
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Stabbing Case.

NEW HAVEN, Dee. 26.-John Gass yesterday
assaulted Joseph Cotton, Steward Of the State
Hospital, stabbing him ffve times. The arri.
val OF the police saved Cotton's life. The
wounds are not considered dangerous. Cot.
ton was attacksd while in the discharge of
his duties. The assault was apparently pre-
meditated.
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- The December mum Der OF the African Re-
pository says that never In the history OF the
American Colonization Society has 40 many
pressing appeals come 10 it for passage 20, and
settlement in Liberia. In addiuon 20 compa-
nice Of from fifty 70 one b undred persons offer.
ing from different points, applications have
been received in behalf OF some three hundred
from Alabama, and SIX hundred from q eoreia
who desire 70 emierate under the auspices OF
the Society, in May, Is66.
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TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
FROM EUROPE.
The Fenian Excitement-The Abysstnian
War-The eastern Question: Again
The Chinese Rebellion

War-Ghe eastern Question: Again
The Chinese Rebellion.
LONDON, Dec IS The precautions OF the
Government against Fenians continue. Very
extensive and unusual preparations have
been made to-day, which indicate that the su-
thofilies are in possession of Information that
ageneral attempt is 10 be N ade by the Eenians
70 rescue the prisoners confned In various
parts ef the United Kingdom for completely in
the late outrages, both in England and Ire
land. In addition TO the regular police force,
SPECIAL eonstables are every where on duty,
and the precautionary measures have been
adopted by the Government which IL fs hoped
Will result in the preservation of order.
LONDON, Dec 25-The London TINES has
an EDITORIAL 10. day on the Abyssinian war, and
f-ars thst II will be protracted until next
year. i; blames Sir VIM. Napier, tee COM
nander of the British forces, for the delays
which the expedition has encountered, and
says nothing or consequences can be done dur
Ing the present son.
LONDON, Dec. 25.-The Russian Govern.
ment has addressed a note to the Government
of France, protesting earnestly against the
shifting" policy Of the latter upon the East
ern Question.
LONDON, Dec. 25.-Advices from China by
the overland mail and telegraph report that
the rebels are meeting with success In their
Suicide Of an Americas Jsurnali In Paris.
By Gable to-dayJ
PARIS, Dec. 26.-Mr. L. Gould Buffum, an
old American Journalist committed suicide
here day before yesterday, by taking opium.
Mr.. Bunum had been connected with q
number OF American journals, chiefly on the
Pacific Coast, and had written several books
At the time Of his death he was the Paris cor.
respondent OF the New York Herald
LONDON. Dec. 26.-The expected rising of
the Fenians yesterday did not occur, and the
DAY was one OF tranquility and good feeling.
The extraordinary measures OF caution taken
by the Government to guard against lawless-
ness were apparently unnecessary.
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- An attempt TO rob Thomas & Co., Jewell
ers, Cincinnati, Ohio, Was made or Wedpes-
day night, by man VINO entered the store.
and while selecting some diamonds, threw
snuff into the eyes of the clerk and escaped
with tray containing $4,000 worth OF oia-
monds. he was chased and arrested, but If
teen or twenty valuable diamonds were loet on
hA
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SpOPts in TPoubIe.
Especial Dispatch to the Star.l

[special Dispatch to the STAR
CHICAGO, Dec. 26-Tom Daley, noted thief,
has been mortally wounded, and Dennis
O'Brien, q prize fighter, and one of McCooie's
backers. seriously damaged in a fight In q
brotheI here.
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Another New Jersey Mystery.
Especial Dispatch to the Star.l

NEWARK, N. j.. Dec. 25-Much excitement
was occaHoIed here yesterday by the discov-
cry Of pools OF blood on the ice with winch
the Morris canal is encrusted. Cries of muir.
der had been heard in the vicinity the night
before. Detectives are in vestiGatng the M q tier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-26
ALEXANDRIA ITxAs.-The ournaI of yests

ALEXANDRIA ITEAs.-The ournal Of yester-
day Gays: D > -.--
At a meeting of Marley encampment of Odd
fenows, held Monday night the fSliowing
ley Avery, II. p; VIM. Owens, S. w; Hugh
Latham, Scribe J. H. Devanghn, Treasurer
and T. w. Dolby, J. w. l1lEA1
The police are after Eli N jackson, colored,
for indenting the head Of John Parrish, co,or.
ed. with four pound weight at the head OF
King street, Monday.
The girls attending Miss 4. Marks Semi
nary, treated the inmates OF the Alexandra
Orphan AsylHm TO dinner yesterday.
A convention OF the base ball clabs OF the
State Of Virginia will meet in this city on
aeees a dessnsed ses woman from Washington .1sctsa
a lodgment in the Alexandria watch house
Monday night. 90
~Fhs Atm OF March is fixed for hoistinR tn 3
Amer eau nag IN hsyana by native G Cubsns in
faver or annexation v,-so5,,--.
sSAn omsha actre.. is laid up with in lam :
ma'ory yrbepmatism: result OF playing Mazeppa
~ Mrs. Pollock has been arrested In Buffa
10 for mpting 70 chop OF her husband 8
head with an axe. r-4S ~ a., ,..i.,,,s5 Va ~
~ mrs. Ela Davis Rockwooo, who lsctur-
ed in Boston recently. promises 70 be q forlni1 !
dable rival Of Anna Dickinson s0Tl34
~ Boston isto haye skating park At last,
9s,0oO feet in extent Ii will, BE open 70 the
public every Sat9 9rday. LII - -
~ The Montreal postmaster has had the
heads OF bis clerks examtned phrenoIog. g.caIly,
and ld,s.a,:.sd sa tao;e whose bumps were not
~ II enrySs Foofs has written four columns
Of Q letter 70 The Tennessee Legisla askin 2
IL to call Constitutional Convention and 70
let sll ins psSRle y9ss tor It He ssks for ami
~ Dicseps hasrsfsssA two thousand dol!
para from Hartford. tgsa - sg.s n sxe -
- ~ tlrnn berry wine, 4 taken intsfnallv and
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nEsIRABLE PROPERTY Ar AUCTION.

FRIDAY January 10, 1853, at u m on the prem
tses, viii offer, az public auction, the LOT OF
GROUND with the Buildings and improvements
thereon, and an elegant assortment OF House hold
Furniture, Of which I. May Was late owner and
proprietor, situated in the rst district of New Or
leans. IN the square bounded by Gasqust, Canal
Msrais. and yillere streets Comprising about ZOO
sguAre feet Of ground. Number of house, 262.
Tie property Is, in all respscts. very desirable
House and Lot are subject 20 mortgage OF Is 0oC
with interest from the 18th day OF pril Is6Z which
viii be assumed by the purchaser.
Terms made known ON ne day Of sale
EDWARD JORDAN,
rOl9-tJa9B Solicitor OF the Treasury
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NKwsrAPRR SoLp.-A letter dated New
York, Saturday, says MT. Beach, OF the
New York Sun Newspaper, potined All his
employees this morning that their services
would not be reg uired after the lst OF January.
rs the paper had been sold ont 20 Mr.. Charles
Dana. who was going 20 move into Tammssy
Hall and make political paper OF g. Tue
price paid for the paper is said 10 be sl750H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-26

jefferson Davis and Family at Havana.
HAVANA, Dec. 25.-The steamship Cuba has
arrived from Baltimore. She brings Jen Da.
vie and family, bound for New Orleans
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BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.
IN BASKRUPTCl

IN BASKRUPTCYa
At the City of Washington, the 18th day of Sep
fsnteT, A. II. lS67. The undersigned hereby gives
notice Of has appointment as assignee OF JOHN
BOWLING, in the city Of Washington, within
taid District. who has been sdJudged a bankrupt
upon his petition by the District Court of said
District. MILTON. J. SAFF0LD,
Attorney at Law,
de de2TudTh3w $50 ID street, Assignee.
II DISTRICT OF CoLUMsIA,s ss.
At the City OF Washington, the l1th day of Sep
femter. A. ID. 1867. The undersigned hereby gives
SAMSTAG, IN the city of Washington. within
laid District, who has been adjudged a bankrupt
rpOn his petition by the District Court of said
District. MILTON J. SAFFOLD.
AttOrney-at- Law,
&c 4rIuSTh3w SeS ID street. Assignee.
II BANkRUPTCY.
DISTRICT OF COLUNBIa.Ss
At the City of Washington the I7th day Of sep
fenbSr A. ID 1867. The undersigned hereby gives
hStiSs ~ his appointment as assignee OF J. z.
THOhPSON, IN the city OF Washington, within
said DistT1ct Z, who has been adJudg-da BANKRUPT
Uron bis own petition, by the District Court of
said District. MILTON j. SAFFOLD,
Attorney at Law,
de4 IudTh5w S>S steeet. Assignee.
EN BANKRUPTCY,
DISTRICT OF COLrNBIA.ss.
At the City of Washington. the nth day Of Sep.
fsmber- A ID. Isl. The undersigned hereby gives
hotee OF his appointment as assignee of ISAAC L..
TICHENOR, In the city of Washington. within
said Dist rict, who has been adjndged a BANKRUPT
EEoR his own petition by the District Court of said
District. MILTON j. SAFFOLD.
Attorney Law,
ar Al Iu,Th5v Ss9 ID street. Assignee.
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TH1 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS GREET
ING Of the Letter Carriers Of the Washington
City Post Office has been issueG on nea,
card, con tainlng pleasing address-an acros-
tic In rhyme-the time of arrival and closing
OF tie mails. and calendar. Get one and re.
ward the PennY.post
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PUBLIC SALE OF ORDNANCE STORES.

BuKE4C OF ORDNANCE, NAVY DEPARTMENT,
WAsHINGTON CtIY, December Is, lsG. &
There will be sold at public auction 70 the hi gh-
est bidders, on Thu ukSDAY the 18th day Of Jan
nary, looc, At II NJ, at jefferson Barracks Re
serve, missouri, a large lot Of MiscellaneoCs I'm
seryfceable Naval Ordnance stores COMPOSED in
part sf Shot. Shell, Canister, OLD Cannon, Guu
Carriages, Shot Guns, Rines, Axes, Waist Belts,
and Cartridge Boxes
These articles will be sold in lots
Terms. Cash, and the articles 10 be removed
within days after the conc usiOn ef the sale:
Otherwise they will revert 20 the Government
de l9-ts III. A. WISE, Chief q Bureau
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A NEWSPAPER REPoRTER KILLEp.-On
Saturday evening last, Nr. John kempston.
clerk OF the Superior Court OF New YORK, ana
for eighteen years law reporter ofthe Herald,
was run over and instantly killed AZ the Ful-
ton ferry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-26

ASSISTANT SURGEON ]. Fl. BAILEY, u. s
A, Qenred,) has been relieved from duty al
the Allegheny Arsenal. Pittsburg, and ordered
TO proceed to his home.
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AFFAIRS II lTALY.-CabIe despatche, sav
that In the Italian chamber of Deputies on
Monday General Menabrea publicly informed
the members that he had placed his resigua
Emanuai. The existing Cabinet is NOT To be
dissolved. Some changes in Its composition
will be made, but General Meuabrea will re-.
main At the head OF the Government. {. and under
his direction the reorganization Of the ministry
will proceed. IaEEE
The unsettled condition ofaffairs In Florence
causes much anxiety In Paris. The changes
impending IN the Italian 0overnmens, II Is
teare1, will place Italy in menacinR attitude
toward France. The feeling on the Bourss is
uneasy. Rentes are nat and nominal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-26

INTERNAL REvRNUE.-The receipts from
this source o.day were S55l,s14.Ii.