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THE PRIZE RING.
Busy and Duffy Again.
IFrom IN. Chicago Journal. Tn.

from the Chlcago Journal. TUesoay.1
lncited by unprincipled gamblers, who SEX
a speculation, and hou nded on by bruisrrs
bulli,s, thieves, and Others of the genius rough
II is highly robable thai the brutal affair of a
few weeks ago az Rob r-sdals. where ANDY
Duny was beaten in the prize-riug hN Frsd
Busy, Will be erep'atad. How the MATER lands
at the present time may D. judged nv the fol-
lowing corr sponosnce:
CHICAGO, Decsmher27, iS67 Since nav return
from my sparring tour, 1 have heard that VA
late opponent. Andy Duffy, is anxious 10 try
his Ind with me once mors. Ii j. well known
that i announced my intention of never enter
ing the ring after my tight with Duffy. ] aln
no prize fighter. But a. Duffy has bolsted that
he can whip me. ana has said that H. yNsl~ not
nightly used by has trainer and seconds. haY.
determined TO change my original iuten tian. IL
he means business, and wants 10 fight, / viii
accommodate him. and fight him i'm Nav next
send $500 " thin the next two weeks u Frank
Queen, editor OF the New York Clipp '. a. a
deposit, and will coverit IT, PRED. RUsssY.
"CHIcAso, dec. 2s 1867 70 Fred Bussy
hereby challenge you TO fight with me a fair
stand-up fight, according 20 the new rules OF
the London prize ring, at 10 pounds, for any
sum from $500 10 $500 aside. Man ami mon,.y
ready, and fight 20 take place al such times a.
may be hereafter agreed upon .Putupor shut
up ANDY Dizzy"
..CHrCAGo, Dec. 20, lss7.-To Fred BUssy, E.g
Sir: issued challenge 10 you last sun lay
morning. If you accept the terms mentioned
and responsible stakeholder in thls cav then
meet me AZ the Matteson House saloon at ?
clock Tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon. and let
rs draw up articles / mean business, and the
'dncats' are ready to bind the match. Respect
fully, ANDY DUFFY
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ACurious aud X ON a mite Case.

rom the tleNeland Herald De. ..
We have received from a correspondent an
Detroit an account OF the adventures and d. an
of Maria Matilda kibby. her death said 70 nav.
taken place in this city the ri day "a
August last.
The correspondent saws that Mis- kibby " ~
living in New York nm us where she form a
the acquaintance of a man nam Il &. n. Nile.
living in Elie county, this STATE. The gl-l's
parents wele wealthy. but she resolved 20
leave them 10 60 with Niles. Thy l-it th-s
State separately ne a few hours IN sdNaH,-.
Miles went 10 Toledo then returned 20 Frr-
mont, wherr the girl met him. and botn ~"ut
10 Toledo. Niles secured work in n-an afL o.
turing establishment there, and the glrl I'D
died oranges and cigars. She wa ia { al
OF pursuit by her father that at Fremont .re
assumed male attire, and this she wor'. con-
stantly fer TWO years. As the couple -
walking In Toledo one evening a pOiiS"IGsn
overheard their conversation. discovered zoe
sex OF the disguised girl and she was arr,s,.d.
Securing a release by donninc her rroper ap-
parel the two went TO Nash VILE. the A i aga.
taking men's clothing for her wear. Nll.s gnJ
position a. engineer on the Nashyilla a -
Chattanooga Railroad, and Miss kibby w..
hls nr.Inan. Alter some time spent in tnls w.
they returned North, went to the M-doc coIf
mime and then came 20 Cleveland. H.r. IA
girl died, alone among strang n, Miles having
gone to Chicago at the time OF her fa.al si.E-
mss. During all the time OF their travel a-d
working together they were lawfully mlr-ioI
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TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
This Afternoons Dispatches.
FROM MEXICO.
The Rebellion in Yucatan-Sauta nc Anna said
TO be its sorisinator-Ordero Of Banishmeut
-Mutlny OF Troops, a..
Especial dispatch TO the Star.l


Especial dispatch 10 the Star1
HAVANA, Jan. 3.-The port of Sisal was block
AIDED on the 30th by three armed schooners Of
the Mexican navy. The steamer was prevent
ed from landing passengers or goods, hut was
allowed TO take aboard cargo. a commissioner
from tte rebel authorities went aboard on her
trip TO Vera Cruz and came 10 the latter port
W here he was arrested and thrown into prison
by the authorities
1t is stated that the rebellion in Yucatan was
set On foot by Santa Ann1, who furnished Col
Nillafana " Ith money and men.
An order had been issued by the Mexican
Government banishing all persons who nave
been tried and convicted OF taking part i'm the
late war against the Republic, including all
thosc y hose sentences have been suspended. or
who tad D. pardoIed.
Orders have been issued to General Alaturre
or General POrfrIo Diaz To march imm adiatrly
with an army OF 5000 men against the rebels in
Eucatan.
General engagements have been fought be-
tween the troops and the Campeche Ind ians, IN
" hich the latter were defeated.
Correspondence and documents have been
captured whlch prove the existence OF an un-
Demanding between the Indians and the
English at Belize, and that the latter have sup
plled the Indians with money and arms.
NJ utInies among the troops had taken place
In diff. rent parts of Mexico.
A commission bad arrived At Mexico from
Puebla TO protest against the recent concessions
for completing the Vera Cruz railroad, grant
ed to an English company.
[By Associated Pressl
HAVANA, Jan. lit is reported that Santa
Anna endeavored to interest several French
Office rs in the revolution in ucatan- but thev
refused To enter into il.
Out OF one hundred and twenty members now
present in the Mexican Congress. only three
voted against Benito Juarez for President. 1t
Is rlmored that Congress was about to author
ize the in creasng of the regular army to eighteen
thousand men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

The CoLoRED MEN IN LoUDoN CorNTy.
An association in this town, known as the Col
ored M.n Aid Society, had their annual cole
pratioh on saturday last, on which occasion
they marched in procession, with white COLI"
ana rosettes, preceded by music, 10 the NJ p
church South, where they were addressed nv
Rev. Mr.. Rogers. This society is a comment
apie 40 one, ana rom the general appearance of
its members, and the uniform yood b.sh, ,,,or
which marked their proceedings ON Saturfia y
we doubt not Is doing good service among Il :
members. ~
zation. after the manner of the sons of r,
perance, were also out in full numbers. win
banners and music, and after marching tn
me pTinclpaI streets. proceeded to the NJ
ChoIen, SCUM, where appropriate addresses
We're made them by Reys. Messrs Rodgers
SYKES and Perkins. We are glad 20 witne.s
ms disposition on the part OF our colored non-
Itatlon to be governed by the true principles OF
ror. 81 'g -1H-
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THH ENGLIsH INCOME 40.

THE ENGLIsH INCOME TAXA London cor
respondent of the Chicago Tribune describes
the mode in which the English income tax is
levied Every employer of labor, whether IN
factory, warehouse, Office shop, or on real
estate, receives form on which he has, un-
der threat of large penalties, to write the names
OF the individual in his employ, or who ar. in
the receipt OF wages or salary amounting to one
hundred pounds sterling a year. He does not
state himself the exact amount each indfyidu 4
receives, but merely supplies his name and his
address. The person thus on the list speedily
hears from the tax collector of his district. AND
is called npon in turn to give the amount OF hi,
income, signing solemn asseveration of the
truth of his report. In this way thousands
upon thousands who are Just within the iron
circle OF two pounds q week and nothing NOR.
and are barely able TO support their families
are compelled to pay 1--WE pence on every pound
OF their earnings. There is no chance Of as
Gaping with the shadow or sixpence Rn,
men OF larger means, who are empIovers
merchants, traders, brokers. or profession
men, are hound by nothing but honor, and n is
ssid tnere Is evidences enough TO show thar a
profuse amount Of lying is Compatible wi,h
their sense Of honor Hence the tax rests with
comes. : In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

NEW fKAR's IN PARIs.-On New Years day
all the ambassadors of foreign Powers were re-
ceived by the French Emperor at the TuiIle-
fies. The Papal NuncOs speaking for the Dip
io1nauc corps, assured the Emperor of their
good wishes for himself and for the Imperial
,ainliy. Inc Emperor said mat he was happy
10 AGAIN commence New Years as heretofore
surrounded by the representatives of all the
great Powers, and to reafiirm by this inter.
cnhnge OF assurances the friendly relations
winch now exist between France and their re-
spective Governments. The Archbishop of
Parls prayed that God would preserve the life
OF the Emperor as guaranty of peace and
saId tnat the progress of religious and moral
ideas in France was the only safe hasis nj tb..
throne. The Emperor responded, and said
The wish deeply touches me, and believe
the interests OF the religion of the country and
lNlfi a. On are inseparable.
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KNOW THY DESTINY.

mADAME Y. y. THORNTON, the Rreat English
Astrologst, Clarvoy ant and hOmetriciau w no
has asfonishea the scientii CLASSES OF the OId
World. has now located herself st Hudspn, n. Y.
Madame Thornton possesses such wonderful powers
OF second sight to enable her to i'm part kuovl-
edge OF the greatest importance to theSsugle or
married OF either sex. While in a state Of trance
she deiineates the features of the person You
are TO marry. and by the al Of an instrument of
intense power, known as the Psychomotrope, guar
antees to produce life like picture Of the !nture
husband or wife of the applicant, together with
date OF msrriage position in life, leading traits of
Character Sc This Is no hnmbug, as thousands of
festlmoDisls can assert She will send, when do
sired certified certificate, or written guarantee.
closing small lock of hair, and stating place of
birth sEe, disposition and c. mplexion, and in.
closing fifty cents and STAN psd envelope ADDRESSED
70 yourself, will receive the picture and Ell
lnioITa ian by return mail All communications
MADAME Z r. THORNTON, p o Box aaS,
Hudson ". Y An q. Dk Neory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

HABEAs CoRPUs CASE IN BALTIxoRE-,s
poTtonf Decisios.-ln the City Court o. Rai,.-
more yesterday. an important decision ~
rendered by Judge Scott. IN the case of IA. "a
Prank Roth, brought before the court bva ,.fl.
of hnieds corpus, issued on the petition OF Nam
Roth the father OF the boy. The Judsc d.. -. A
mat the statute provision authorizing mag
trates, i'm cases of alleged crime 10 commit rh,i-
dren To the house of refuge l. held nulI AT
void, az conflicting with the Declaration of
Rights embodied I'm the constitution of the ~.a.a,
and the boy, committed Io the house Of r..iIss-..
ny magistrate on the cha &c of being "A t,li.f
and OF lncOrrlglhle habits. Wa -cleasl.a
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LINCOLN MONUMENT ASSOCIATION,

ST. LOUIS. Jan. 3.-A meeting of the National
Lincoln Monument Association was held at
Springfield, Iii yesterday, Gov. Oglesby in the
chair.
The Executive Committee were instru ted to
prepare advertisements 10 architects and art.
lists. soliciting designs and specifications for
the monument, on a basis of S55lwO
The advertisements are 10 be submitted TO the
association Al "A meeting to be held next Thurs
day The fund in the treasury, contributed by
private subscriptions. amount 10 Ssi.isli tn he
added to which are the sJ0,OV appropriated by
the State legislature.
Appeals to State Legislatures for moderate
appropriations will be contin Ied during the
current winter. II is the intention of the asso
citation TO commence the monument in the
Spriug
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

kECoNsTRUcrIoN.-The Virginia Conyen
non met ys ssterday. but no quorum being pres
ent, adjourned. The politicians in Richmond
are speculating about the Governors office. the
term for which Governor Pierpont was elected
nav ing expired January lst No action has yet
been taken in the matter by the military an
thorities. ~
CT neral Scott, of the Freedmen's Bureau. in
the zd Military District North and South car
DINA has issued a circular letter of ;.dyiceT to
planters and freedmen with regard to contraets
for the coming season
In The Louisiana Convention yesterday, the
discussion on Wyckiiffe's equality substitute
was resumed. Several amendments xver. ~
fered, and considerable feeling was manifested.
but the Convention adjourned without coming
TO n vote
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

AGENERoUs GIFT.-We learn from the X -
r.. II. Walton, agent Of Washington Collega. 81
Mhlch 1r, Ne raj lD'e IL president, that ths R-v
Henry Ward Beecher has contributed 81 nG,-o
ward a Southsrn educational fund IA conUa.-
ZION with that institution. Mr. Beecher's mr.
nee, In this case, IL az good as his pr.a.ii
emulate this generosity Mr. B.echar = -
qus mt; but this act Of has n worth a yaluue
OF sermons-not 80 much in the valuo OF tb.
money a. IN IN" value Of the example.-N y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

PAYMENTS TO THE SrATRs.--Iti is stated that
.ne Ioiiowng amounts have been paid by the
general government TO the several States under
acts OF Congress indemnifyine the States for
expenses incurred by them in defense of the
United States: Maine, SS6s 46, New Hamp
setfs, &2,555,6s9; Rhode Island. S7sk9f7. Con.
neeticut, s1,7G3,9S6; New York, sa.an. 1o.-
claimed. e322100G Pennsylvania. 81. ON p9s
New ersey, o, Jos, 23l; Delaware, s3,0i9; Mary
claimed, se,Na.Co0; Michigan, s3S. 100: Ken
neky, s2.11e,934; Illinois, S3,sss,ss5: Iowa.
$1,000; Wisconsin, sss ,463; Minnesota, etu.,
~ Kansas, seySaf Missouri, 81 ,9O 0s9; Indiana,
claimed, e40, 0,2e5, Goo.
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FROM EUROPE TO-DAY.

LONDON, Jan. 3-l.2o p. N.-Consols for
money. g., and for account u. - 5-a0's, 1aXa
TN. Illinois Central Shares. ssx, Eries &sX
LIVERPOOL. Jan. 3.-I2O r. M.-Cotton ac-
tive, frlntr and advancing; prices advanced
I'd. Middling Uplands. Z I'D; Orleans, 7xd.
Breadstufs active and advancing. Corn. ..;-
Cd Wheat. I6s. 81. for California white. and
lis. I'd. for No. Milwaukee red. Pork de-
clined to .Is. for new mess
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THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

We ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE that The
Ladies OF the Executive Mansion, Mrs Patter-
son and NJ rs. Slower, Will he Al home on Mon
day evenings, commencing Monday next.
and continuing until further notice. The eve-
ming has been fixed III lieu of the AFTERNOON
csptions ns they were last season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03
AYERS CHERRY pECTORAL.
foR DTsEAsEs OF THE THROAT AND LuSGs SUCH
AS Corona, COLDS, WIOOPING CoUGH
BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, AND

II Ok D1skAsfs OF IHE THROAT AND LUNGS, SUCH
AS CoIGHs, COLDS, WTOOPING CoUGH,
BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, AND
CONSUMPTION.
frobsbly never before in the whole history OF
hieoiclne mas anything won so widely and dee ply
uJCn the confidence Of mankind, as this enceilaut
edy Tor pulmonary complaints. Through long
series OF years and among most of the of men
IL has risen higher and CHER in their estimat ion
~ II has become better known. Its uaiform char
ths irngs and throat, have made it known A. a
ieiiatle Protector against them. While adapt
10 nTllder forms Of disease and to young children
~ 10 AT the same time the most effrctual rem sdy
that can be given for incipient consum pton and
the dangerous affections Of the throat and luu9s
should be Kept on hand in every family. and indeed
ss All are sometimes subject TO coIds and coughs
all should be provided with this antidote for them
Although settled CONTENTION is Thought in
cursoie stlll great numbers of cases where the dis
ease seemed settled, have been completely cured
and The patient restored to sound health BY the
CHERRS PYcToRAL. So complete il its mss,ery
over the disorders of the Lungs aud Throat that
the most obstinate OF them yield TO 1t. When moth
1ns else could reach them. under ths CHERRY PsC-
roRhL they subside and disa ppesr.
slNGERs and PUBLIC SPEAxERs lind great protec-
ton from IL.
ASTHMA 10 always relieved and often wholly
cured by 10.
BRo.cHIrIs is generally cured by taking the
CHERRY PECrORAL in small and frequent doses.
SO generally are ITS virtues known that we need
not publish the certi of them here or do more
than assure the public that its qualities are fully
maintained
Dr. j. z. AVER Il CO., LOWELL, MAS,
Practical aud Anal ytical Chemists,
Sold by all Druggists everywhere.
de26 DAW ,eo3m
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A SCHOONER SEIZED BY REyENuE.
OFFICERS.

Especial Dispatch To the Starl
CHARLESTON, Jan. 3.-The Collector Of the
Port yesterday seized the American schooner
Albion and her cargo OF fruit, from Nassau, for
violation OF the revenue laws, which forbid the
importation OF foreign goods in vessels of less
than 30 tons The Albion. which is "a tons
burden, was bound for Wilmington, and put in
here i'm distress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03
MASSACHUSETTS,
Inauguration oi GaSeruaH RnIIacL

BOSTON, Jan. 3.-Goy. Bullock was inaugu.
rated to-day. His message states that the
amount raised by taxation during the year for
the support Of the education OF .gs6,t1o pupils.
was S2.355OaU. The funded debt OF the Com
monwealth, including leans 10 railroads
amounts to nearly S2i.00; nearly all of which
is secured by tn. sinking fund, bonds, morty,-
ges, and collaterals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

SUTcIDR.-Mrs. Y. Priest, employed A. cab 49,,
az the Wetmore House, commttted sutct,,., a.,
taking opium. On her dressing table w..
Ionnd letters addressed 20 different parsonS.
and a bottle containing a small ous-,-f.e
poison. Mr.. Priest was a south.rn l.y,, -. "a
has noi ben long resident OF tins CIV. An
inquest viii be held ON the BODY. when he
mouNs oy which the unhappy woman mas
viii doubtless be ascertained.-Nss Yors -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

- Savannah enjoyed q goat race on Christ.
mas day. '''-
Inc Loyal Leagners in New York State
have taken 10 forming Fenton Clubs.
{ - Not one Of the lS3 newspapers pub,;sb.,s
in Iowa is religious =" = ' Aed
"A western paper delicately calls ,h,
canaan child-murder an ssabuse Of life ,nsn
rance.s - 4 80 T77-E '' Ansu-
no death mas occurred among six thons-
past. ~ lsl,s oA hAohh
Paris correspondent says thar ro,a nm,
steel, satin trimmings. velvet leaves ,rs ,h. ano
eessories on everything Cloth Costumes ,.,.,n
distiSSxe. " '"e moss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03
NEW YORK MARKETS

NEW YORK, Jan. 3-Flour 10 and 30 cents
better Wheat and ; cents better. Corn is 4
cents better. Rye is quiet. Oats are a shad.,
hrmer. Pork duh. Mess SllI2x Lard
nominal. Cotton is a shade firmer at Is Y cents
for MIddling Uplands. Freights dull. Spirit.
Turpentine prime at 81 cents. Rosin more
steady at So 12E for strained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03
TURNER'S TIC DOULOUREUX Oh
TURNER'S TIC DOULOEREUX Or
UNIVERSAL NEURALGIA PILL,
" a i N A N

sAFK, CERTAIN, AND SPEEDY CuRE FOR NEURAL
GIA,AsD ALL NERVOUS DISEASES.
IL is an uDfailing remedy ip all cases Of Facia
Neuralgia, often efecting a perfect cure in q sin-
G day. No form Of Nervous Disease fails to yield
to Its magic influence. Even the severest cases OF
chronic Neurslgis and general Nervous Dersnge
ments Of many years standing, affecting the entire
system, are completely and permanently cured By
In lev DAYS, or few weeks at the utmost. II
contains nothing injurious to the most deli cate sys
tenn, and can always be used with perfect safety
IL IL in constant nse by the best ply scians, who
give IT their unanimous and unqualified approval
Sent by mail on receipt Of 81 and two postag
stamps. Sold every where.
TURNER CO., Sole Proprietors,
oc1 -eo3n 100 fremont street Boston Mass
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MAINE LEGISLATURE.
The Con.tabularv Act

AUGUSTA, Jan. 3.-Leave was asked in th.
House and Senate to-day TO present a bill re-
pealing the constabulary act, but it was not
granted in either House.
The VOTE stood IN the Senate four in favor and
tw'nty-one opposed. and in the House forty i'm
favor and ninety seven opposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

- Roebling, builder OF the Niag-.-a sas,-,-
s,oh sr,dge. has rtired 10 fs- ming ti. IA IL -
HIS little garden tsins .,3foo sc,,.s
oS-Tbe High Ctrurchraeu Ia Nm W -.
eol np a"Un,on" sgaiusi th.ir rs -
brethren. '--- u
- English haberdashers rel.or. ~. -. -.
fiesn ARTICLES OF wearing apparel % "a -
lively. owing 20 the desire OF Esn..ns a.
Themselves IN that color =" Sss>sS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

gMcCool and Cobum mutually intend N
kill each other. = ''A'eno 10
row and walk to this city, carryin~ y,,ss Io
the stars an dsfripes." to prove that thev .. =,
still popular in the South ey are
~ Austria had to dock Maximi,,isr ~, ~.
ntIe OF Emperor before it could get his bo5x
munications with Juarez ~AA s0in-
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ADJUSTMENTS.
NATIONAL THEATRE.
COMEDY SEASON.

THIS rRIDAYl EvEyING, January
BENEFIT
OF the Eminent Comedian and Hnmorist.
Mk. JOHN Il. OWENS.
Care Dethroned aud Laughter Reiensi Anothsr
Glorious Bill Mr.. Owens In his Greatest
Comic Eforts-Joshua Butterfly, Tom
Jones, Mrs reenoiiu, and the
Live Indian.
Tom 1aylor's hnest sstiricai Comedy, In three
acts, Of
THE VICTIMS.
To conclude with the Original and Abort ginaI
ETtravsssnIa, translated from the mother tongue
OF the OJlb q ways by Mr. Owens, entitled the
LIVE INDIAN
Performed ty Mr. Owens with imme nse 81 uccess 10
nights In 6ew York
Tom Jones. man about town,
Mis- kIs.HSl,n iasciSpabis nilIinsr{ Mr.. Owen.
After months OF prepaI atisn, will sOon he pro.
dceed, in style of elaborate perfectusss, Mr.
John BIougham's New Local and spActac ular
Play, the
LOTTERY OF LIFEI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

THE RESULT oF MOB LAw-Some half q
Gozrn prominent Republicans in the town OF
Nrentiam, Massachusetts, have had a y.r.lt a
Iehu'reo against them Tor riding Patrick K.u-
neds and Patrick Travis on a rail ON he ,Iav
after tbe assassination of President Lincoll
They defended their course ON the ground ms
one said De was glad that the President wt-
dead. and that the other hung and burned a. =,
IN enlgy. There We're several women engaged
IN railriding the parties, hut no action has VI
been brought against them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

WILL DICKENS CONE TO WAsHINGToS i. the
question agitated by some of cotemporaries
We learn that he will not come while he j.
pulling IN the greenbacks in the Northern
cities AT ths rate OF four or five thousand dol
lars night. His agent, Dolby, after survey
ing the ground here. concluded that he could
not net more than $1,000 per night. and at that
rate but for single course OF four readings
~ he VIII not come here until later in the saa
son: after he has SKINNED the cream of the big
CITIES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03

PROMOTIONS IN THE TREASURY DEP,RT
MKNT.-The following promotions were made
In the Treasury Department and various Bu
rsaus thereof, from December 18th TO 3Ist. I.6,.
SecretdTy's Ogee-NO.e DirisioR-D. ID. Alden.
from LIST to I'd class; J. X. Willard. from ID m
I'd class; j. W. Swank, from LIST To I'd class
Ihird AUDITORS OBice.-H &. Darragb q NJ
I.arner sherman PLAT, J. &. Mockabee i. =
Nj. acham, l. +. Tidball, John Morris and
VIM. Pope from 1st TO I'd class
9. ONO. comFtrotier Of the Currency-Charles
Scott, from lst to I'd, and q. w. Martin, from
Sd TO ith class ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-03
HEAVY FAILURE,

CINCINNATI, Jan. 3.-The failure Of L. &.
Hopkins, dry goods merchant il announced
this morning. The liabilities will amount 10
one million dollars; due principally liz the
Eastern cities