The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-02-28
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In the Kentucky Legislature on the 9th,
a resolution calling National Democratic
Convention at Louisville was laid on the
table.
One of the reforms proposed by the
French Emperor, Is the abolshment of
reply to an address from the throne. 1t
meets with decided opposition on the part
of the Liberals.
In England a party under the lead of
RoEBuCK have resolved to join the Liberals
in that country.
The final decision Of the English Admir-
atty Court, in the case of the steamer Alex
andria, against which the U. $. Consul re-
Gently commenced suit has been reserved
until security for costs shall have been
given.
A japanese embassy, consisting of five
persons, are soon to visit Washington, to
inspect the Naval Yard, vessels, and imple-
ments of war.
The river has broken through the levee
at Columbus, Kentucky, and partially in
undated that city.
HORACE GREELEY made a lengthy speech
to the Temperance Convention, at Harris
burg, Pennsylvania. Old "White Coat is
great OH reform in the spiritual line.
KENNEDY, an incendiary, was convicted
in Boston, the other day, and sentenced to
the penitentiary for life. He had set fire
to a house. There are quite number of
political incendiaries in Massachusetts, still
at large, however.
Five magistrates of the Norfolk (Var) }
Corporation Court, have been arrested by a
United States Commissioner, for violating
the Civil Rights Bill.
A very destructive fire occurred In
Philadelphia, Pa, on the morning of the
9th, destroying thousands of dollars worth
OF property. An extensive cotton mill and
other buildings were consumed.
The United States Supreme Court at
Washington, adjourns to-day till the first
Monday in April.
The Legislature OF New Jersey has
elected HOWARD IvENs, Republican, State
Treasurer.
JAMES ROBERTSON, a son of Chief Justice
ROBERTSON, of Kentucky, was found dead
yesterday morning, in the suburbs of Lex
ington, Kentucky. His death the result OF
intemperance and exposure.
f. w. PARSONS, postmaster at Niagara
Falls, was arrested for opening letters and
held to answer in the sum of $1,000 for his
appearance before the United States Court
in Utica, March IL.
The effort to break the will OF the late
Colonel JoHN O'FALLow has been success
full. The decision against its validity being
based on the ground that it was written on
detached sheets of paper. The amount of
property involved is estimated at near five
million dollars.
The resolution to extend facilities for II
survey of a route for II ship canal across the
isthmus of Darien, has been approved by
the President.
Ex-Governor JACK HAMILTON, of Texas,
has announced himself as candidate for
Postmaster of the House of Representatives
in the Fortieth Congress. 1t is questiona-
BILE which he deserves most-the Office or
gallows.
Colonel A. #. NJ. CoCKERILL has received
a Government appointment as General In
spector of spirits and distilled liquors for
the Third District of Ohio.
MELANCHOLY SUICIDE. - On Sunday
morning last, a Mrs. ELwELL, resident Of
Mrlville, Butler county, while laboring
under temporary alteration of the mind,
administered to herself dose of strych-
nine causing her death. She was highly
respectable married lady, and leaves hus-
band and child to mourn her loss. No Inn
mediate cause is assigned for the condition
of mind which led her TO commit the rash
act.
The seven street railroad companies Of
st. Louis had last year, total revenue Of
S663, ,69l,.
Only two colOred votes were polled for
the Democratic ticket in Georgetown, d. c.,
at the recent election. Complimentary to
the Democracy.
Gold closed in New York yesterday at
1897.
A FIRE at Yeddo, Japan, has destroyed
four miles of houses,
The total number of deaths In Philadel-
phia last year was 1900.
The Indians OF Arizonia and New Mex