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RECONSTRUCTION.

he Irgfn M am
gagged Yesterday ch;.f,,, on ~ a,.,. ~ - !" u
II was resolved NOT 10 tay citiza4s g. - @
ileye of catehine oysters NTH ,,,s 80 -, ~ ~
the amount eff sales on ovstars a. nro,,o..s - ~
TO appoint a committee 10 devise yn..sns >, '
pleta the Cuesaneake ana ,h,o raaI - 0oiI %
tabled.
SOUTH CARoIrNA-In tho Son,h ,arot,,,
convention yesterday twenty more sastions 81
the constitution was passad a lon. ,S,..,,,,
sion on the homestead law. which nrorosas an,
exemption Of S2.5oO from all debts. pr.~ant
past, and future. occurred.
FLoRIDA-The Reconstruction Con,,er.,o,
yesterday reorganiz-d on no basis ,1ra,,,.,a -
General Meade There yyas murh aSi,i,.,,.,s,
among the delerares aud lobb,iS,s s.aa,..,
Meade had conference win Tho M. .,ar,,,, -,
minority leaders and pronosad ,nr-,,,s,.,- =.
Cancellation and harmonv yhicb H. ~ ,,-,.,-
immediately accented. and sttar bID,.r,,,y
Were also accented H., tho ,,,,,r-,, YtN, -,
as follows:-T'he nresidan,s -, t,y,h al" "
resign the four delegates daclsr.d ,n..l'itJI =, -
the ma jority 10 take sasts and ,ha 80. iis -
gates declared eligible 20 yacste Tha ms,1-,,,
TO decide all questions and the ouestioI1 % Ii
gihility 10 be decided I'm a fuII con ,,sn,,,s -,
Sprague, commanding the STATE 20 az, a..
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Foreign Items.

The bill for the regulation of the pr,,sS - s.ff
under discussion IN the French legislstiN,. hogx
"A violent debate sprung up Monday ON Ia,
distribution Of the Government adyerfisiu.-
patronage. The Opposition contencsd tha, .hs,
Liberal journals Were Justly entitled TO a share
Ihis was demanded a matter not of necessity
put OF principle, the speaker declaring thar ali
journals should be treated with the stricip~t
mpartialty- The effort 10 have the bill rnoai-
ned by provision 10 this effect was defeated
by small majority.
The Moniteur OF Paris. has a report tha. there
has been stop 10 the British advance in Ahys-
sinia, and that Napier is calling for reinforce
ments.
In the English House of Commons Yesterday
Northcote said at the request of the English
Government the Pasha Of Egypt had agreed 10
recall the auxiliary force from Abyssinia. and
the reports that have SINCE beea receiyed that
the Egyptians still remain in the country and
Were advancing with the British. have not vet
oeen explained by any ofhcial dispatches re-
celSeo oy the Government. The expedition
water.
Max Outrey, Consul General at Cairo. has
been appointed French Ministea % Japan
IN the Corps Legilataf the amendment 10 the
bill Tor the regulation Of the press, permitting
the free admission Of foreign papers and ths
unrestricted sale OF French Journals, was de-
feated
The upper house OF the Germany Diet mass.
the heconvention made with the disposed Powers
whose territories have been annexed 70 Prussia
The King engages 70 suspend all payments OF
money, and TO confiscate their properly 10 case
Of disloyalty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19

NAMING CHILDEEN.-The day of using of
hlchnalnes never will die out, but the custom
OF christening children by nicknames and pet
names should be strangled in the oracle. The
rising generation will blush for the sentimental
Stiffness Of their parents who bestowed these
names upon them. writer says;-aGirls in
stead of being baptized With such sensible
names as Matilda, Charlotte, Margaret or
Sarah. are christined sTillie,' sI.ottie Maggie
ana sadie Ellen dwindles into Ella Susan
shrlnk into Susie Caroline is made ridiculous
by being cut down 10 LIMA Emma becomes
lnsipid in .Emmie,' and most wretched of ALL
the beautiful name Mary is fritted away ia
Mamie The ncknaming would be all very
well II in its use il was confined TO the family
circle; but such names are given permanently
TO children, and the future wives and mothers
of the land figure in every advertised list OF
letters, and in every school examination as
'LIdies.' 'Susies,' and Sadies.' Think of the
wife and mother Of the father of his country
christened by the name of Mamie. and
-Marthie,' and of the mother baptizing the
future hero and statenan as sGeorgier The
first Napoleon would have remained ba achelor
forever had his first wife been named Josie
and he would not have troubled an Arch.
duchess OF Austria to take the place of the dis
carded Empress had she been named MINNIE
Loui,' instead Of plain and sensible Maria
I.Ouisa.'f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19

On Saturday, Judge Underwood, on a au.s-
ton certified for decision by Register Foster
OF Norioik, decided that rent was not lien on
the property OF a bankrupt, except a distress
warrant had been actually executed IL WAS
SIMPLY a privilege remedy of the landlord
IL is supposed that this decision will stimulate
business In the Offices OF the registers in this
State.
The Virginia and Tennessee railroad ha,
con- niehced me use OF coal, IN part as fuel for
th'lf passenger engines. We are informed that
IL works admirably. and can be fu m shed al "A
cost at least twO-thiTds less than wood
A gentleman from New Hampshire, son of
an eX-GoyernOr of that State, has purchased
three hundred acres of the farm OF Gen T. T
Munford, near Forest Depot, Bedford county
H. comes highly endorsed by ex-Pr.sident
Pierce.
Capt. Hancock, of the Souths ide railroad. has
been appointed to succeed Capt. r. G. Scruyys
who resigned his position as conductor on the
virginia ana Tennessee railroad, few days
ago.
1 he directors of the Petersburg railroad have
declared dividend of one and "A half her cent
ont OF the profits OF the road for The last six
months.
Several sales of land in Albmarle county, to
gentlemen IRON th, North, have recently been
made, at fair prices.
The ice has broken up in the James river ca
nal, and the packet from Richmond arrived at
Lynchbtrg Friday morning.
The Messrs. PeytOn, We learn from the Cow
ington Times are pushing ahead with improve
ments al me White sulphur Springs. with
view of accommodating over l,5OU guests next
season.
The same paper Contains an advertisement
from Col Eubank, proposing 10 let to contract,
on The 10th inst, the making of 4 turnpike from
CoNington to the Healing Springs, by which
the access 10 that splendid watering place will
be materially shortened and improved
"A line OF telegraph is TO run from Coyinston
TO the White sulphur Springs before the open
ing of the season
The Covington Times states that great deal
rp mnI han
Inc MANASSAS road Is so far completed that il
VIII readh Strasburg In two weeks after the
"eaiher opens and work can be resumed. II is
estihliiied mat In q month after reaching Stras-
burg The cars will run to MI. Jackson.
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CARDINAL ANToNELLI AND WAR--A letter
from Rome, in the Correspondence Rolienae
says: : - '
Cardinal Antonelli, in his private converse.
ton, expresses firm belief IN an approaching
war He says that the great works which the
TO shelter Rome from a coup dc main of (IarihaI.
di, but to guarantee 1t against an attack OF the
regular Italian army. In the war which is
preparing, ne recently said, the French army
will fight alone against Italy, and we shai,
keep our troops to hold in respect the Roman
population. This, to say the least, is a singular
admission from the Secretary OF State OF his
Holiness, and you will perhaps be glad to make
= note Of ii. Let me add that hear from =
good source, that Cardinal Antonelli. whiie
speaking with some persons well known in
Rome ior the great alacrity with which thew
everywhere repeat the news they receive. is
sald 10 nave expressed him self nearly in tRese
tn terms: "The Emperor Napoleon has iost all
discovery Of the secret treaty. between Sivnor
baitazzn ana Horr Won Bismarck.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19

IHk GREAT Ten THOUSAND DOLLAR MATCH
IN TINS important match the betting fraternity
have alreay commenc ced 10 back up their opiu-
IONS with the article which talks all lam
guages," the speculation, As far as has come un.
der our notice, being at evens each man an
pearIng 10 have an equal number of partisars
COburn returned TO this city last week and is
installed in his new and stvIishly ayooin,ad
hostelrie, known rs 'sCoburn's Harlem Hotel "
located or 125th street, between Third and
Fourth avenues, formerly kept Nv Dick Plat
He will go into training about the iaes OF
March, when he will shed his eurled and
sweet-scented capillary attraction" dOff his
fashlonably cut rig and come down to the stern
reality. tits not yet certain whether Jim Gu
SICK or Frank Mcintyre (whO, by the way,
hasn't given up his idea Of walking from New
York to Philadelphia. but purposes attempting
IL during the summerO or both. will train for
him. ncCoole has heen very successful in his
different exhibitions through the Middle and
western States. and is now about to settle down
and prepare for his course of training. The
next deposit for this Interesting encounter fails
due on Monday, March I'd, when two thousand
dollars side has to be forlhcoming.-Neu TorL
Clipper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19

~The Richmond Enquirer and Examiner
neatly says:-"We have received from Mr.
George Francis Train, presently in Ireland on
u ~iump'ng tour, copy OF the Cork Herald
mitment to Jail by the British government-
which we were very glad to see"
oIAdvices from Illinois state that the pros
poets for the coming spring OF a good wool
ing.
- fireman was recently detected stealing
goods at fire. but pleaded in excuse that he
had not been in the business long and had not
learned the rules. - F
ONO, oy iaM recently introduced into
her Legislature, proposes not ONLY to pu nish
the participants IN prize hghts, but the specta-
eTs and reporters. =
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FROM PHILADELPHIA.
Another Shocking Murder.
Especial Dispatch to the Star.


PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l9.-PatrIck McIaugh-
lin, liquor dealer. was murdered at his house at
Twenty-third and Market street this morning
by Michael Carey, who stabbed him in the
breast with pen knife. Carey is in custody
large meeting of newspaper men was held
Yesterday TO take action upon the death of Will
liam Swain, the founder of the Public Lecturer of
this city.
by Associated Press.l
PHILADELPHlA, Feb. 1a.-AbOut midnight a
murder was committed at the corner OF 23d and
Market streets; Patrick Mclaughlin was stab
bed to the heart i'll scuiiie by Michael Carey
who boarded at the house of the former. The
former was employed at the skating park. and
coming home late found himself locked out
when he attempted 10 break open the door, and
after being assaulted by his wife a scuftie en-
sued, W hich resulted In his death. Carpy has
been arrested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19
FROM BUFFALO.
Three Men DroWnpd-Spiritualis Con.

BUFFALO. N.Y. Feb. 19.-Three men-named
Geo. Morrison, Thomas Thompson, and VIM.
AleAander-were capsized in an open boat YES
terday, in the Niagara river, and drowned The
accident Il supposed TO have been caused by the
boat having gotten a piece of floating ice
lhe SplrItualists' Convention OF Western
New York convened in this city yesterday A
large number OF delegates are in attendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19
fo-day's New York Markets.
fBy Telegraph.l I

NEW YORK, Feb. la.-tlour 5al0 cents lower
Wheat dull and dropping. Corn slightly IN
buyers favor. Rye steady. Oats are a shade
better. Pork firmer; new mess Sa4l2x Lard
nrm al lfal5 cents. Whisky nominal Barley
scarce and firm. Peas nominal Cotton ouler
al % a24 cents for mIddling uplands. Freights
Gull. Spirits Turpentine steady a. Is cents
Rosln hrmer AT s-}.l5 for common
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19
MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN SYRACUSE

T'PtVIfr SrdT.J
SYRACUSE, Feb. 19.-At the municipal cleo
uon yesterday, Hon. G.. II. Anderson rep re-
ceived one hundred and twenty -four majority
over John A. Green, jr, (Dem.) The Republi-
cans also elect five ont OF eight Aldermen. Civ
ing them the control of the city government
Gain on the vote of last fall, l93 and on thar of
the spring, :bjf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19
FROM NEW YORk.
Injunction Against the Erie Railroad
Fatal Result OF Stabbing Case-ConcIu.
sion Of Trial of DR.. Tying.

Especial Dispatch to the Star.l
NEW YORK, Feb. l9.-An in junction was is
sued yesterday by the Supreme Court, on tn.
affidavit of Frank Work. one of the directors
OF the Erie Railway Company and its Board of
directors, EN- joining the directors from paying
the principal OF interest on S34sUta advanced
them by MI. Drew. in consideration of js,WW
shares of stock at a deprs ciated value, under a
covenant which complainant alleges was
fraudulent. Frank Lander, the car conductor
who was stabbed on Monday by a drunken
passenger, died yesterday. The trial of Rev
=. II. Tyng, Jr.- was concluded Yesterday
They VIII render their decision, subject to the
approval or disapprovaI of the Bishop, AT s,ma
future time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19
FROM THE WEST INDIES.
The Haytien Rebellion The National
Forces Suffer Reverses.

NEW YORK, Feb. I9.-Latpr adyices from
Hayti confirmed the news that President Sal
nave. Haytien army, had been badly beaten IN
a series of engagements by the Cacos rebels,
VINO had succeeded in recapturing all the
important posts ont of which they were recently
driven by the national troops. To add TO Sal
nave,s difficulties. he had a quarrel with Gen
eral Nord, the best of Haytien generals, and AT
the latest adrices il WAS rumored at Cape
Hayden that Nord. to avenge himself upon the
President, had gone over TO the Cacos, taking
with him a large number Of men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
This Afternoons Dispatches.
FROM EUROPE TO-DAY,

by Cable 10 the asSoclated Press.
LONDON, Feb l9-Afternoon.-Consols, S2S
Other securities are unchanged
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 19-Afternoon.-The cotton
shipments from Bombay TO the I4th Instant
amount to 5000 bales. Breadstuffs quiet. Beef
ll4s. Pork duh. Turpentine 35s Sugar 2ls. Cd
ANTWERP, Feb. I9.-Petroleum firm AZ 43
francs.
LONDON, Feb l9.-Allen, the Fenian prisoner
who was discharged from custody Yesterday
after beng examined on the charge OF causing
the Clerkenwell explosion, was soon after re-
der.
LONDON, Feb. l9-Forenoon.-Consols' un-
changed; U. :. 5-20's II 9a72; Fries 49as. Other
securities unchanged.
PARIS, Feb. 19.-Rentes strong.
LIVERPOOL, Feb 19- Forenoon. - Cotton
buoyant; sales of 10000 bales-Uplands ad-
yanced to 9a a94 on the spot, and 9S TO arrive;
Orleans 9Sal0d.
The shipments from Bombay for the month
OF December amounted 10 thirteen millions of
pounds.
Breadstuffs and provisions steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19

~ A soldier Of the Twenty.ilfth Inf.n,rr
was shot and mortally wounded. in Memnhis
ON Thursday night, by freedman, for insnlt
ing the wife Of the lafter.
The number Of Indians At present lixin.
in Massachusetts il set down at l6l0 shov,s
decrease Of about two thousand in the cons.s
Of a hundred years. eouise
- Missouri has tvo million dollarx in go,
IN ne treasury, an6 nearly half Q million morr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

Goyernments continue dull. There i~ but
LITE investment demand. and prices AZ rarely
maintained fiye-tweniies Of 1s6, and Dea-
forties, however, are IN demand. the la.-sr sp-
parently for export. At current quotations ~.
price of SiNty-twos l. above that ef London,
and H. not improbable that more or lass f.ou,~.
may have been ordered - he sent hon.. Gold
has taken a downward turn, apparently from
the ahSsnce Of any new son sation 10 sustain th,
market There ~, for the moment decided
predominance Of sellers. and the decline is not
resisted by tie bulls, VINO are probably dc>irUuS
OF getting gold Al lower hgur-S, IN order 10
make better average on the cost OF their ,Up-
PLY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19
FATAL ACCIDENT,

FALL RIVER. Mass, Feb. ia notorious
woman named PhPbe Wilkie, the keeper of a
houSt OF prostitution in this city, was burned
10 death night before last by the bursting of a
Kerosene lamp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19
WIFI. CASE

Boston. Feb l9-The United States Su-
Prrme Court 10 which an appeal had been
made, has sustained the will of Mrs Ahagail
Loring of Boston. who devoted Sl7I 600 TO va
nous charitable institutions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19
FROM JAMAICA.

VUtTd.F OH al HnitfICan W haIer-The on
su! General asks for Ship of War to oh.
tain X sdress.
HAVANA, Feb. 1S.-Advices from Kingston.
Jamaica, state that the American Cons ul Gen
eral Mr.. Gregg. has telegraphed to Washing
Ton demanding the services of a man -of-war 10
obtain redress for an outrage committed on the
American whaler Hannah Grant. The CAPTAIN
OF the whaler has gone to ST. Thomas 10 Obtain
assistance from that point if possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19
lBy Bankers and Brokers Telegraph
Lewis johnson & Go. quote stocks and bond.

IN home and foreign markets A. follows.
NEW YORK, Feb. l9-First Board-U. = 6's,
GSl, coupon, lliA; Saws, ISt3, coupons lll
ieo4, coupon, lu.'; l~6a coupons, lVHk: les.
coupon, new lU1 Z; 5.2us, I-67. coupon. iiR
p.+o $, coupons, lS ,7.B's, second. IJ5 y 3J's,
third, lU9's; Pacific Mail luS ! Atlantic Mail.
gA; Canton, 294; Cumberland. %: Western
Union Telegraph, ~ !; Quicksilver. - a; Marl-
posa, =; do. Pref'd. n ; Boston Water Power.
%; n. \. Central, l3e =; Ere, . a: do prfd.
Hudson, li7; Reading, a5a; Michigan Central.
ii3: Michigan southern. slN: Illinois Central,
none; Cleveland and PlftSburg. qS. North west
ern, 50 4 do. prefd, 80 Cleveland and Toledo.
lI0s; Rock Island, %. Adans. = y. Wells
Fargo 4 Co. Express, iu1 Merchants Union
b; American Express. "a: United States ~
press 72A; Ohio and Ntss. Certifcatas. -.
Fort Wayne, i0OA; Gold, I40s. Mark WEAK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19

BILLY EDWARDS AND SAM CoLLYEe-Ri,,v
EDWARDS, the .'white-h headed whistler" yester.
DAY accepted the conditions presented by sam
Soiiyer, champion OF the light weights, and
having deposited an equal sum OF money ~
thai which the latter had up, there is a prospect
tnat these men will meet in the .mystic ring,
some time next summer. They will fight m
Feb Is ~>~'os",
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19

o1Cincinnati is 70 have mechanics con-
Presidsnt and Vice. -Prsjdept
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19

Mr. Adams has held the once OF Minis.
., s;n . EneAnd IN longer than sny other peTson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19
VIRGINIA NEWS.

INTERNAL REvESUE.--The receipts from IN,
source To-day were, S253. .252.i3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19

The WHITE HOUsE.-The usual crowd OF
visitors Were in attendance at the Executive
Mansion this morning, nearly all Of whom
were admitted to the President. Senator
Dixon had an interview this forenoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19

This medicine increases the power of digestion,
and e1cites the absorbents into healthy action, by
which the water Caloerous d positions and all
unnatural enlsrgements are reduced, we'll as
pain and Inflammation, and IS taken b.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19

THE NEW SENATOR FROM KENTUCKY-The
announcement by telegraph that Thomas Nc
Crtery had been elected by the Kentucky Legis-
lature 10 fill the vacancy in the United States
Senate, occasioned ty the resignation of Mr.
Guthrie, created considerable surprise, and has
occasloned general inquiry as TO who the sue
cessful man Is. We learn that Mr.. McCreery is
citizen OF Davis county, Kentucky; is known
throughout the State as fine speaker and a
successful advocate, but has lived in compari-
tive retirement for some years. The Represent
atives from his State speak of him as a man Of
fine abilities and an undoubted accession TO the
talent Of the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19
IMPROVED ROSE WASH

CO L Z L I L SES,
IN all their stages, at little expense, little no
change in diet. no inconvenience, and no exposure
1t causes frequent desire, aud gives strength TO
urinste, thereby removing obstructiOns, prevent
ing and curing structures Of the Uretha, ALA ing
pain and inf ANIMATION, freIue in this class of
diea-es, and expelling all poisonous diseased and
worn out matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19

NAVAL ORDERs.-Commodore Charles
Poor, United States navy, has been detached
from command of the naval Station at Mound
Cry. Illinois, TO take effect from the first Mon
day OF May next. and Commodore Henry Wal
her been ordered 10 command that post.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-08-19

scalded. After steam was up, VIM. Malary,
engineer and Gilbert Chappell, deck hand,
were doing something about the cscape-pipe
with hammer, and caused break so as to let
the steam escape upon them, the former burn
ing his iace,'a the latter his face and back.
DIR. Clark we understand, was called as early
as practicable to attend them, and hopes are
entertained that the accident will not prove
fatal to either, though Mr.. Chappcl is most
seriously hurt.
The boat was not materially damaged, and
after being repaired, was to leave this after
noon with an engineer from the railroad shops,
to make the usual trip in time to start to-
morrow morning at the usual hour
- The exercises of Commencement week
at Middlebury College began on Tuesday
evening, when President Kitchell delivered
the baccalaureate address. On Tuesday
Ralph Waldo Emerson addressed the Philo-
mathean Society on 60 The Elements of True
Greatness" and Rev DR.. +. W. Fiske of
Chicago spoke before the Philadelphia So
ciety on "a knowledge of Human Nature
Necessary to the Perfect Orator" In the
evening the Parkerian prize speaking occur
ed, The prizes were gained by the following
students Frcshmon--R Rows and T.. q.
Davenport Sophomores--H. l.. Perkins and
W. 5. Wines Juniors-H. +. White and G..
f. Stone. Ga Wednesday the alumni had
their annual gathering and were addressed
by Rev. Byron Sunderland of Washington.
His subject was " Life" A poem was read
by NJ. i. Mead, NJ. d. Of Albany. The
alumni dinner followed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-08-19
Summary of Telegraphic News.
for the ,oeek ending Aug. Is.

J" "'e Oe'" e''A"'9 1i"y' 80
Returns from Kentucky show gain of
DE-. 1913 democratic votes over last year.
Advices from all narts of Europe state that
the erops were never in better condition.
Breadstuffs have decided downward tenden-
cv
A snirited discussion recently occurred in
the Alabama Legislature growing out of the
Governors veto of the bill authorizing the
LEGISLATURE 10 cast the electoral vote OF the
State
The Louisiana militia bill has passed both
Houses of the Legislature of that State.
Details of the crop report from all parts of
the country state that the wheat crop was
meyer in A better condition than at present.
Attorney Generals Eyarts' decision ON Com
missioner Rollins case is that the President
cannot accent the resignation.
A dispatch from St. Louis Missouri, of Aug
IA saws. The Adams Express Co. was robbed
of about $40 600 this morning. Two men
rentcd an Office ON the ID floor of No. ia
SECOND street Yesterday, and nut M a sign
b. f. Goodrich & Co. BY last nights ex-
nress train the company received package
from Odin, Ill.,, addressed as above. purport-
inc TO contain sl477O. This morning the
packace was delivered by the messenger, who
while waiting for A receipt, was seized by the
throat bv n man in the Office, and another APP
nlied cbloroform to him. The messenger
strucgled violently, and not Welding readily
TO the influence Of the eblorcform was struck
three heavy blows on the head with heavy
iron bar and knocked senseless. The rob
- IL. al ~ ,,ossono,ar,s ,,oreb of tha