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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
Government Securities,
[By Bankers and Brokers Telegraph

Lewis johnson & DO quote STOCKS and bonds
In home and foreign markets as follows:
NBw YORK Dec 26.-First Board-U. s. Sc,
lSsl, coupon, Ili,s; 6.aO's, Io6a. coupons, HOY:
1884, coupon, 1885; 1865, coupons, iO7 X; Is65,
coupon, new, 11O; 6.20's, lc67, coupon, IIDt;
l0.i0s, coupons, los :; Pacific Mail, l2O Y, OHIO
Miss. Certificates, 81 Y; Mariposa- none; Atlantic
Mail, IOi Canton, 4sa; Cumberland. IS; W.
Y. Telegraph, 35a quicksilver, 81 4; Boston
Water Power, I3k; N. Y. Central. I53s; Erie
80; do. preferred, g.; Hudson, 13ix; Reading,
9sh; Michigan Central, 11ax; Michigan south
ern, s7 \; Illinois Central, 1904; cleveland and
Pittsburg, s3a; Northwest none; do. preferred,
S2k; Cleveland and Toledo 1UUS: Rock Island
us 4; Fort Wayne. none; Alton Terra Haute,
none; Toledo Wabash, 5sH; Adams Exp,
4sk; Wells, Fargo & 90. Exp, Is =; American
Express 3S; United States Express. IS; Mer-
chants Union. 10: Chicago & Alton. Ii3:
do. preferred, I44 Market. strong. Gold, I34a
Abs
BY Cable
LONDON, Dec. %, Ills a. m.-Financial and
commercial business here and at Liverpool is
nearly entirely suspended to-day, and there are
no regular stock or cotton quotations. The
holiday season will probably continue until
New Years day. There are no street quota-
tons at present, but probably will be during
the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
SUICIDE OF The SISTER.IN.LAW OF
CHARLES DICKENS

CHICAGO, Dec. 26-Mrs. Augustus NJ Dick.
ems, widow Of Augustus Dickens, the brother
OF Charles Dickens, the celebrated novelist,
committed suicide yesterday at 56S north
Clark street, by taking an over dose of NOR
phine. She sent her children to the honse of
her brother-in-law, Mr.. Lawrence, on Christ.
mas evening, 10 take part in getting up "A
Christmas entertainment. They remained
there over night, and on returning home next
morning discovered their mother on The floor
dad. Mrs. Dickens was thirty five years of
age. She leaves three children. Sac has SUI
fer' much lalely from poverty, being depsn =
ent almost entirely upon friends for the nece--
sarles OF life. The acrimonious controversy,
growing ont OF the conduct Of her d stin guishad
brother.in-law, Charles Dickens, to wards Mrs
Dickens, on occasion Of his late visit to this
country, ill be remembered by all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
RIMARKARLs AMrUrArIoN.-Somet time

REMARKABLR AMPUTATION.-Some time in
Septembe last. colored man was injured at
one OF the stations on the Orange, Alexandria
and Manassas railroad. He was examined a.
The time by physician of the neighborhood
who told him his INJURIES were but slight, con
sistlng only OF bruised leg. Not getting well
walked on his crutches, he came to this CITY for
surgical advice, and placed himself udder the
treatment OF an old lady who has some rep uta-
non as doctIfss. system of poulticing was
at once instituted and the result was, that one
morning last week, when the patient removed
the old poulticp. preparatory to applying new
one, to his horror. his foot aud abont nine in
ches Of his leg came OFF with it, The stump,
however, is now doing well. and the man. who
is at the Aims House, will il is thought soon
be able to get about on wooden leg.-Alerdn
drin (,o-sffs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
THE TwITCHELL MURDER TRIAL

PHILADRLPHIA, Dec. 26.-In the Twitchell
case, Mr. Mann asked permission to cut from
Twitchelrs shirt bosom one Of the numerous
spots OF blood, in order TO have 1t examined by
an expert, for the defense. The court declined
to accede. Mr.. Pratt, for the defense, askrd the
Jury to be patient, and not 10 form Judgment
until the case was at an end. The detehss
viii prove that the wounds on MIS-. Hills
head could not have been inflicted with poker:
that Joseph Gilbert could lCt be belle we'd; and
further, that the Commonwealth's attorney
was mistaken when he asserts that no one was
IN the house except the prisoner. That Mrs.
Hill frequently said that the house was for
her children; and further, that the prisoner was
not pecuniarily embarrassed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

OUTRAeEs BIT THE KuKLUx KLAH II N
pIAEA.-Several ourages have been committed
within the past few days BY armed and mask.
ed Kuklux In Union county, Indiana. On
Friday night Of last week, ten to twenty Of the
Khan shot three negroes, two ~ Sulphur
Springs and one at Aorganfeld. At the latter
place they entered Q negroes house and shot
him while in bed with his wifs. In return hs
shot and wounded dangerously one OF the Ku.
KIux. He was Afterwards shot three or four
timee, beaten viii hot shovel and left, ap-
paYentiy deod. The other negroes were not
morally wounded. On the same night nve
county and made him get out Of bed and stand
while they In turn outraged the person OF hie
wife The Sheriff Of the county has succeeded
with the police In arrseeng hve OF the eoPpos:
Norganneld u guarded nightly By citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

The TwITCHELL MURDER TRIAL.-ln this
case now on trial in Philadeiphia, on Wednes-
day, Joseph Gilbert testified that he was broker
for Gen. Plesonton in the sale TO Mrs. Hill, Of
the property at Tenth and Pine streets, and
that She paid sl6,cUJ. The terms having be
agreed upon, he drew up an agree ment in favor
of Mrs. Hill and handed il to Mr. I witcheil,
who wanted the agreement made in his vile
name. This was doLe after Mrs. Hill lad gone,
and without her knowledge. In consequence
OF this business transaction the witness, Mf.
Gilbert, became intimate with Young Twitch-
ell, who often called upon him and took him
out riding. Frequently Twitchell expressed a
wish that he could buy OF the heirs of old Mr..
I'LL for q half, or ct least third, as he thought
the old woman would no, live long. OCCASION
ally he threatened 10 Kill the d. Mrs.
TW itchell's will was subsequently, placed 10
Henderson and Mrs. Hill called upon the w.t.
ness, and Mrs. Hill said thai her son.in-law
and daughter has robbed her at different tunes
of money she had placed IN the bureau or
wardrobe drawers, the sums varying from
s1.0O 10 81 500. Witness repeated this CONVEX
sation TO Twitchell, and told him that she did
not feel safe IN holding that will any longer
that be would take the will. Gilbert declined
TO let him have IT. as II had beed intrusted TO
him by Mrs Twitchell. Twitchsll got the
order, and Gilbert gave him the Will The
order is dated July q, 1soo.) After this the
witness ceased all intercourse with the pris-
oner.
ON Thursday the evidence was in relation to
the pecuniary difficulties OF the accused, who so
far remains perfectly impassive In relation to
submitting the prisoners clothing tor he pur-
pose OF ascertaining the nature OF stains upon
them the Court decided that they should be
placed in the hands OF any respectable chemist
or ply sieian, TO be selected by the prisoner
with the consent Of the Court. They should be
properly identified in evidence by the Com.
nonwealth before they are delivered to the
person who has been selected by the prison.
er's counsel, and for this purpose, that sone
person should receive them In open court, and
- in.
of an oficer or officers OF the court This offer
was not accepted by the prisoners counsel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

FOREIGN NEWS BY CABLE.-The sublime
Porte refuses to recognize the proposed Conf.r-
ence 1.-THE Great Powers. The Grecian Minis
ter at Constantinople has formally retired from
his post and returned to Athens. The Greek
residents are left under the protection OF the
American Minister.
Of The Secretary of the Treasury. takes a dis.
heartening view Of American finances. The
cotton mills of Maacheste have decided to
work only half time for the present.
Dispatches received at Marseilles, France,
report the collision of two Egyptian mail
ste tmeIs in tue Gulf of Smyrna, by which tue
lives OF over Two hundred passengers were
lost.
The Judicial Committee OF the British Priv
Council have condemned a clergyman of the
E-iablisbed Church. who has been tried before
them tor kneeling or prostrating himself before
the consecrated elements and using lighted can.
dies as a part of the church services
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
NEW YORK ITEMS.

SaIe RODDery-Off1ccr ShOt-StabbInS Al
fray-t hristmas In & 6Stham.
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Some daring burglars
on Thursday night robbed the safe Of ]. Ed
ward Bylandt, auction and comm Iss ion mer-
chant, No. 6i6 Broad way, Of diamonds. Officer
John MallOy was dangerously shot to-day, in
attempting TO arrest James Clack, one OF the
gang OF rowdies engaged in creating distur-
Dances on the street cars. Hugh Campbell, a
bar tender at the Magnolia Hotel, was danger
ously stabbed by Daniel Quin, with whom he
had an alteration. With these exceptions,
Christmas passed OF quietly. The day was
fne but very cold. The churches Were well
attended in the morning, and the theatres well
filled at night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

During the week, ending to- day, there has
been received at the Treasury Department
from the Printing Division, Si5o,0oo, in Frac-
tional Currency.
The amount for warded during the same pc.
rod was as follows: To Assistant Treasurer n
New Orleans, $1O0,UG0; at Phiiadelph .
eI00,0tO; to National Banks and others, 32S, ,2S9.
The amount Of securities held by the Treas
urer of the United States in trust for National
Banks, reported to-day, We're as follows: For
cir culating notes, s3i 9i2, 400; for deposits Of
public moneys, S35, ,635,350.
The amount of National Bank currency is.
sued during the week was S9i, ,sl0, making the
total amount issued mp to date S3Il ,35S, ,S96.
From this is TO be deducted the following
amounts: Mutilated bills returned, go, ,72l, ,626.
notes of insolvent banks redeemed by United
States Treasurer, S9OO,227: leaving in actual
circulauon at this date, S299, IS, ,O44.
The amor mt Of Fl Tactional Currency redeemed
aud destroyed during the week was S29i,Oci.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

Hon. JOHN COyODE, VI. C., Furnishes
the Following Testimonial.
WASHINGTON. ID. O..
JUNE Il, 1858
Bor more than . year I suffered Inconvenience
Srsm . Constant sounlipg in my left ear. On the
list OF May applied for relief to DIR. Aborn. He
relieved me at once. and from tnAt day to this
have had no dificulty OF any kind with my hearing
Truly, JOHN COvOpK
fDEsKnsER 2s.-He airing still remains perfect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

The LATE RAILROAD ACCIDRNT.-The Kill
ed by the late accident on the Manassas Branch
OF the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas Rail
road. were Michael McOann, of Manassas:
Jerry Sullivan, of Warrenton Branch: and
Carthy, one of the wounded, died yesterd av
morning, and Patrick Carroll, another one OF
the wounded is at Manassas, not expected 10
live. The killed and wounded were all labor
ers on the road. The dead were brought down
on the train this evening and buried from the
railroad depot. A brakesman on the train
named Puryis was injured but not seriously
He was brought down on the passenger train
yesterday evening.-AEex. Gazette, 2ith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26


~An agent Of a New York iewelry house
has collected two and a half bushels Of moss
aeates In Utah, in six weeks
S-All coiliery explosions occur in England
soon after sudden fall in the barometer
Extra ventilation at such times is said to be
prevention.
~"Why do women spend 60 much time and
money on dress!' asked a gentleman Of a
belle. ITO worry ether women" was the dia.
bolic but truthful reply.
sSAfter Christmas, what! New Years, to
be sure.
~ The last crop Of lava from Vesuyiu.
amounted TO twenty million cubic feet.
~Mr. Spurgeon is getting up "children's
revivals" In London.
~Mr. Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte Patter
terson has been made an officer Of the Legion of
Honor.
~ Eugene is said to be Just the least Dit
bald, and she covers it mp with frizzle and
rosette.
aI"LottIe," said a little visitor, what
makes your kitty so crossP "Oh, cause she
Ii cutting teeth, spect."
~ The Neweboys' AID House in Philadel.
phia has grown into a"Young Mems Home"
~Goldsmith is supposed to have referred to
the Grecian bend, when he Wrote "She stoops
TO conquer"
~The estimated cost Of the Isthmus canal
is one hundred millions.
~Furs will not be worn outwardly in Paris
this yinter. % Worth, the despot Of fashion
has decreed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

II One William Brown recently entered
WIN burslarious intentions, Baptist church
IN London. Il happened that several adults
had Deen baptized on the previous evening,
and that after the ceremony The cistprp had moi
been covered mp. Cropping hagitiousIy along
IN the dark, therefore, William came upon the
waiery snare, and soused IN head foremost
Ihns unexpectedly baptized, and. as Manta.
lini had il, 8. demmed damp" he wandered on
into the vestry. Here he found bottle Of sac.
ramental wine, which was very acceptable q
af'er his bath, but of which he partook with
rash freedom-for ii went TO his head; and he
was found next morning lying in a state of
helpless lntoxication, and most uncomfortabiy
moist outside as well as in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
This Afternoons Dispatches.
THE CITY OF LYNN, MASS, NEARLY
DESTROYED By FIRE.

BOSTON, MASS, Dec. ga fire broke out in
the Lyceum Hall, at Lynn, Mass. at an early
hour tLis morning, at last accounts was de-
stroying large amounts Of property Several
steam fire engines have been sent to Lynn from
Boston.
LYNN, MASS, Dec. 26.--NearIy the entire
city was destroyed by fire this morning. Loss
many millions. Suffering is beyond descrip-
ton,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

The RIsHTs OF NEWSPAPERS TO PuBIIsB
EViDENCl-The jury in the Young murder
case,which has been on trial in Indianapolis
ior several days after having been out thirty
SIX hours failed To agree, and accordingly they
have 'een discharged and a new trial ordered
Ihe case OF the editors of the Indianapolis SEN
tinel and Journul, who are charged with con-
Tempt ofCourt in the publication of the tes'i-
mony in this murder trial, was argued yester-
Day Their counsel, =. T.. Perkins aud j. w
Gordon,. purpose TO make an elaborate argu
ment upon the power OF the Court and the
rights OF the press, in order to settle the ques
fion in regard 10 the province of newspapers
IN publishing evidence In q case upon trial
before Court open to the public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

THR CHEsAPEAKR AND OHIO CANAL.-Ths
Cumberland Civilian says: We learn from
inquiries and examination which we have re-
Gently made into the management of the Cbesa.
peake and Ohio Canal, that for some time pas
preparations have made, and others are still
20 be made, for the purpose of removing the
obstacles recently referred to bv us, and W.
believe that we may confidently look for a
good season during the coming year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

STIr FOR DAMAGES AGAINST A RAILWAY
CoMPANY.-On the 20tn OF Septem DER the local
columns of the Sun contained an accou n of the
casualty which occurred the day previous, re.
sulling in the death of Michael Beck by being
caught between two cars on Monument street
bridge, and a report OF the result of the coro.
ners inc uest, the Jury rendering verdict .sthat
the deceased came 10 his death by ing eau ght
etween the cars on Monument street bridge,
through the gross negligence of the company
or the employees Of the Northern Central rail.
road" Yesterday an action was instituted IN
the Baltimore City Court, before his Honor,
Judge Scott, in the name of the State Of Mary.
land, for the benefit OF Mrs. Margaret Beck. the
widow Of the deceased, and also for John
Beck. George Beck. Joseph Beck and Michael
Beck, the infant children of the deceased. The
amount OF damages claimed Is S50,OW. The
plaintiffs are represented by John Henry
keene, 1r. The accident occurred at about
half past o'clock in the morning while
deceased was on his way to his work as a
street paver.--Bdl Sun, 2fth instant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

LAND FOR RAILROAD DEPoT.-The lurv
empanelled TO assess the value Of eighteen
acres OF land belonging to the estate Of the lat-
Dr. Ihomas r. Bond, adjoining the Mount
Royal Reservoir, sought to be condemned for
the use Of the Northern Central Railroad
Company, &c. did NOT come to a decision till
Monday last. They assessed the value OF the
property at $4,000. As the company he'd only
offered $4,000 for the properly, they have nor
YET signified their acceptance Of the award of
the Jury.-Prince Georgian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

NEW YORK, Dec. 26 Stock market very
strong. New York Central, Rock Island and
NoI tbwestern stocks are the most active.
Money fairly active at per cent. Exchange,
81. Gold IS. 5-20's, 1862, coupon, 10Y; do,
le6', 6,s; do. 1865, ~; do. new, lOa; do 1867,
10b; 1o-fO's, registered, 2s; do, coupon,
North Carolina 6's, 65; new. AZ; Virginia s.
ex-coupon, So; new, 56A; Tennessee, ex x-cou.
pom, D. y; new, 6ca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
CAgARRH CURED.

Testimo Biai from Hon VI. C. BEEBE
OF PIE tssantviIie, Pa, late Member Of the
House of Representatives.
Dn. ABcRS-Desr Sir: Some Are years ago my
son Willie commenced showing symptoms Of Ca
ssrrh Of the Head, which continued to grow worse
until his system va, debilitsted Is to preclude
an setive Enjoyment Of the sports Of chidh ood or
the pursuit of any system Of study. attendance at
school, and at times he Was entirely Frustrated
with lingering fever-sometimes for weeks to
eethet-vith . constant manifestation Of the symp-
toms Of the disease, such ss q constant hacking,
postrl discharges, SC, irritation Of the throat,
Ac-, causing nausea. All the usual appliances ami
treatment Of physicians, &c, had failed to afford
relief until you were applied to, last winter when
hebegan toinprove Immediately after commencing
your treatment, and continued to improve until he
nov enjoys good state Of health. and is able to
participate IN the active sports Of childhood with
sest. - well ss pursue his studies without inter
ruptios. have omitted to make this statement
heretofore. a. wished to be satisfied that the
reffef was permanent
Yours truly. n @. BEKBB
PLEA..xrvILLE, Pa, October "A, 1857.
Remarkable Cure Of Chronic Catarrh.
pMINI-HED ~ WEIGHT THIRTY PoUS Ds. UrpER
pR. sB"RSs TKEATaENT THE PATENT HAs
GAINED t. IKrY THREE PoUsDs.
Testified to BY Dr. Il. B Brown. of Troy, Jene rsou
County.
Dl. ABoRS-Dear Sir: some twelve or fourteen
years since was seized With Catsrrh Of the Head.
which, despite oil the efforts of four skilled
medical men. continued to grow worse, until my
throat became seriously affected. The heal dis
charges we're . source Of constant annoyance and
very onessive. MY constitution soon began to
give way under the fearful rsvsgss Of the disease,
% that lost thirty pounds In weight. had de-
SPARED Of securing relief, until referred to you
By Henry Brown. Of Jefferson county, whom you
had cured OF deafness. II 10 nov one year ance
Isommenced your treatment, and Al rejoiesd to
say that by your skin and treatment I an now
ssiss restored TO healthy state. Since under your
restnsnt I have gained thirty three pounds,
which 10 three pounds heavier than ever weighed
before. The serious nssurs Of ny coalition. and
the remarkable changes br rsught Seoat by your
treatment, convines me that the most desperate
cases need not despair Of hope.
BIT. KICK,
Zee 3, nc. Clarion county. Pa.
P.s.-Dr. =. b. Brovn. Troy, Jefferson county.
Pa, 10 familiar with the nature Of my csss and
yssr s.essssluI trsasnsnt, and nay b FsSsrrsd TO
rsissivs thereto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
nR. BURTON'S
" TOBACCO ANTUDOTE.

" TOBACCO ANTUDOTE.
WARRANTED TO REMOVE ALL DESIRE poR To-
BaccO is estirelv rssstabIs asd haymlsss, aud 10
1isS.s the blood, the system. posse..s.
sbl.s the stomach 70 digest the he.tisst food,
health. Smokers asd clsweys for sizfv ysa,s osrsd
Rros riiy cent n Rsr box Pos. tr.s AZ intsssst-
with lists of testimsnisls, references, ETC. SENT
FRKB. Agents wanted. Address
DR. T. B. ABsorr, Jersey City, NJ.
TESTIMONIALS.
PosrHAsIERs IKsrINoSY.-I received boz Of
Burtons Anticots from Rev. J. u. Poulton, and
g. GArsHAL, Connotton, Harrison Co., Ohio.
From THE q. o. fREAsu Az, Sscrefarv's OAes.-
Plosse send 2 supply Of the AsrrDorK. ns eas
YRoN NEw HAMpsuIRE erArE PRIsoy-C3eutle-
men q innuence here having been cured Of the
doss; y desire 8 supply Tor the prisonsrs Of sSis
JOSEPH MA1o, Warden Of q. H. State Prison.
for fosscco a.. ali sla.m.s ns,aoss y,
W. MANN, LIST Nat. Bank. New Albany, Ind.
"A CLERsYNANs TESTIMONY -0NE Box OF An
rlDorE cured my brother and myself Ir NEvER
FAILS. Rev. J. W. eHoEMAkER
kelleys Station, Pc.
FROM rBE POLICE HEADou ARrERs, LYNN, Mass
nSss s.,n.d e. . .a,,ts s fss sosnds q e.ss {. rITe.
wM. L. wAIr,JR.
HRon THE SOUTHERN HOME JcrRxAL, sALr1-
MokE. MD1One boz Of Burton . Antidote rsmorsd
T.Y. SLATER, Editor.
FOB sALk BIZ ALL DRUGGISTS.
l1Sadsma'k CopvtsSf.d.
d. p. HIOkLINo.
for District Of Columbia. nos SIN
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UNDER SUSPICION.

Boston, Dec. 26.-Jaues e. Llllies ond Ed
ward Ruth are under arrest on suspIcion Of
being concerned in the murder OF Faulkner
Maaden, watchman. Both are young men,
and said 70 have been in prison previously for
crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE has consented TO pre-
SIDE at the banquet to be given to Professor
Morse in New ork on the .9th instant. Among
the distinguished gentlemen who will be pres.
ent are Edward ]. Thornton, Esq, British
Minister; Prof. God win smith. General Raas.
lOn, Danish Minister of War; Theodore Wool.
sey. President of Yale College; +. H. p. Bar
pard, President of Columbia College: Hon.
Amos Kendall, Ex-Governor Curtain, and
many Others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
BaItimere Mark.,.. r.-a.,

BALTIMORE, Dec. 26.-Ootton steady and IN.
changed Flour quiet and dull. Wheat dull
and nominal. Corn Receipts SMALL prime
white S1aS0 Oats dull At 65a70 Rye nrm A,
sl5' aSl.6O. Provisions quiet and VI changed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

SPEAKER COLFAX IN SPRINGFIELD.
SPRNGPI1LD, MASS, Dec. 2i.-Vice Presi-
dent elect Celfax, accompanied by his wife,
arrived this evening and are the guest OF Saml.
Bowies. Esq. editor Of the Springfield RepSt-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

In CoNsEQU ENcK of the great rush of visitors
At General Grants headquarters, we under.
stand he has been Obliged to establish the rule
Of seeing no citizens rfUer twelve O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
LATER FROM PARAGUAY.

PARIs, Dec. 25.-Late oates from Rio JaneirO
were received to-day. The news is quite i'm
portant. The Allies had attacked the Para
guayan position at Eellita In force, but were
driven back with q loss Of 1,50O killed and
wounded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
THE ERIE SETTLFMENF

N1w YORK, Dec. 25.-The New York Cen.
trai and Erie Railroad settlement viii, be fully
withdrawn and opposition to each other closed
ont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26

New York Grain Market To-day.
NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Flour quiet, without
decided change. Wheat quiet and firm. Corr
is a shade better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-26
THE NEW YORK Sun ON JUDGE VIII.

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-The Ssn says Of Judge
Wilson "lf he retires under Mr.. Wilson's
bill We hope the 0ove1nment will be fortunate
enough to hnd q successor possessing one
seventy.sixth part Of his capacity"