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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

PROTECTION OF RAILROAD EMPLOYKEs-A
biil mas been introduced into the New York
Legislature providing that all railroad COM
panies in the State shall place ratings Oh the
top OF freight cars and bridges between all cars
In the train, thus securing safety to brakesIne
ana DINERS under the necessity of passing from
one car to another. 1t proposes to place en-
pioyees OF railroads upon the same footing as
passengers, so that if they receive injuries
through carelessness or bad management on the
part of others, they will be entitled to damages,
the same as if they were passengers. The OBJ.
ject OF the bill is very fayorably cons dered by
members who believe its provisions simply
Just to a large and worthy class Of men who
daily run as great risks as the average of
soldiers in an ordinary campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08
ROBBERY OF DIAMONDS.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, Feb. S.-A bold robbery
attempted by Joe Dodge, An experienced thief.
last night He ran out Of Hogan & Wade's
jewelry store with tray Of diamonds valued
at $4,000. He was stopped and the goods re-
covered excep $1,000 worth scattered in the
snow. His confederate, who was waiting with
q buggy, escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08
To-day. New York Markets.

NEW YORK, Feb. Flour quiet and steady,
heat dull and dropping. Corn 1 cent better.
Rye quiet. Oats more active and firm Pork a
shade III meri Mess, &22.15. Lard steady at
13aa14H cts. Barley scarce and firm peas
nominal. Cotton firm at l9a a2O cts for Mid
ding Cplands. Freights firm. Spirits Tur-
Pentine very hrm and irregular, at a65 cts
common.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08
THE NATIONAL CHEAP FREIGHT
RAILWAY LEAGUE" AND THE
PRESIDENCY.
Especial Dispatch to the Star.l

Especial Dispatch to the Star.l
NEW YORK, Feb s.-A movement is on foot
for the call of aNational Con ventiOn to repre-
sent the producing industries OF the United
States. 1t is to be called under the auspices Of
the "National Cheap Freight Railway League
and candidates for President and Vice Presi-
dent, to represent the interests Of production,
are to be put in nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-Quita a
serious railroad accident occurred last night
about O'Clock, on Eutaw street, near the Cam
den Station OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Whilst one of the employees of the road, named
George Pottee, was engaged in coupling freight
cars, he was caught between the bumpers and
so considerably crushed in the region of the
abdomen, as to necessitate his reno al in hack.
first to physicians Office, and subsea uently
TO his residence near Holln's market; he being,
when he arrived at the latter place, in a state
OF great prostration on account of the peculiar
nature Of the injury he sustained. His groans
and crips attracted a very large crowd and pro-
duced much excitement In the vicinity where
the casualty occurred.-Bdf. Gazette, Sth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08
SUDDEN DEATH.

New YORK, Feb. S.-James Reed, 4 member
OF the New York Assembly, dropped dead this
morning while standing at the bar of Crook &
Duff q re staurant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08
NEW YORK ITEMS.
Proposed Ship Canal-TemPerance Mass
Meetins-The Case Of the Farmers and
Citizens National Bank OF Williams.
bursh.


Citizens National Bank OF Williams.
bursh.
Especial Dispatch to the Star.1
NEW YORK, Feb. e.-At a meeting to con-
slider the dangerous navigation of the East
river, held last evening" it was suggested that
serious objection TO bridges between New York
and Brooklyn could be Obviated by construct
ing shipcanal between Flushing Bay and ia
maica Bay, closing the Jamaica inlet and deep
ening the creek which separates Coney Island
from the main stream, so the vessels Of largest
class could pass from Flushing Bay into the
lower bay.
At a large temperance mass meeting held in
Brooklyn last evening, resolutions We're passed
protesting against the repeal or modification of
the present excise law.
Another meeting of the depositors of the
Farmers and Citizens National Bank of Will
hamsburgh, was held here last night. The
committee TO care for the interest of the deposi-
tors submitted the draft of petition to Mr.
Hurlburd, Comptroller of the Treasury, ask
ing him to- direct the distribution of the S6i 500
already in thehands of he Government belong
ing TO the depositors. A committee to take the
petition TO Washington was appointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08
CLEVELAND WANTS THE DEMO.
CRATIC CONVENTION.

CLEvRLAND, OHIO, Feb S.-A committee of
gentlemen have been appoin ted TO visit Wash
ington for the purpose OF securing the National
Democratic Convention at Cleveland. The in
ducements are good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08
RECONSTRUCTIoN-

ARKANsAs.-In the Constitutional Conyen
uon thursday, Mr.. Kinds, from the Committee
on Eiecuve Franchise, made lengthy report.
which proposes sweeping disfranc hisenent.
A minority report on the same SUBJECT was
voted down. Mr.. Kinds, from the select com :
mittee. reported memorial praying Congress
to sell at public auction Hot Springs. and in
vest the proceeds in Government securities the
interest of which TO be applied to the school
Iund. Ihe previous question cut OFF further
debate, and the bill was passed by a strict party
vote.
GEORGIA.-In the convention Yesterday, the
report OF the committee on the executive de-
partment was adopted Ii fixes the term of
once al four years, and requires ten wears, res
idence in the State as qualification for Coy.
ernor A motion TO strike out six, and an sert
"tweIVe months residence in the State as a
quailncatlon Tor voter was lost. The conyen.
non adopted the report of the committee on the
death OF Z. T.. Richardson. HIS remains left AZ
six O'Clock yesterday evening for Maine (,apt
Tlmony has been held To bail in the sum of
$1,000. VI
MIssIssIPPI.-The committee appointed N
request General Gillem to issue an order nrn0
hIbiling sales by all officers and trustees ex.
cept Tor wages on plantations and mechanics,
labor, submitted letter from head O uarters
declnlng to comply with said request sup
pie m' ntal report fiom the committee on desti
tutlon was adopted, appropriating the poll tax
OF le67 as a temporary relief
TExAs.-In Special Orders g, dated Tburs-
day, General Hancock, for the more comnIeta
and emcient protection of the north western
frontier OF Texas, orders the establishment of
Iour more new military posts, to be named forts
Concho, Griffin, Richardson, and Burnbam-
subject TO the approval of the Secretary of War
General Hancock orders the work on these
posts to be pushed forward as rapidly as nos
completed. NA''A
LoUIsIANA.-General Hancock issued AN mr.
ger Iyts'eIoa! evening removing from Office a
number OF Aldermen and Assistant Aldermen
OF tne city OF New Orleans, for contempt of or
ders from him, in voting for a resolution an
tnorizhg an election Of receiver In the second
th iIe. oI tne CITY OF New Orleans, and filling
the vacancies occasioned thereby.
ALABAMA.-In Mobile the vote THURSDAY
Was: Whites, y; colored, "a. Yesterday
Whites, 13; colored, 392.
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Err

LEWISTON, MAINE, Feb. s.-A fire last nigh
destroyed a numbe of buildings and half of
the bridge crossing the nyer. Loss $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08
ESCAPED FROM JAIL,

LAMBKRTvILLE, N. j., Feb. s.-Chas. Ste
yens and Samuel Mcdowell, charged with at
tempted burglary at Bordentown, escaped from
Jail here last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

A SOCIETY, called the Christadelphians
headed by Mr. Wish, has been formed ia CHI
cago, Tor the purpose OF spreading the belief
that all men TO dust RETURN and are completely
annihilaied, no principle Of immortality re-
naming, and that the ashes of the good a uring
inns hie are at length reyiyIfied, while the
wicked are blotted out. There is no such thiny
as immortality Of soul. In this respect there
Is no difference between a man ara an ON -
Mr. Fish has positively demonstrated. al the
start, that there is no difference between him-
self and an ass.-N. r. ErDresS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

JOE CoBURN's New HoMH-Tfis noted
pugilist who is about going into training -
tight Mike McCoole tor the championship OF
the United states, has purchased the EXTENSIVE e
hotel of Mr.. Plat, 125th street. near ThirS
avenue, where he will remain during his train.
ing-N y. E1press, 7A inst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08
BURNING OF A LUNATIC ASYLUM.
Death Of -Four Insane Women.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, eb:6.-The Lunatic
Asylum attached to the Almshouse Of Living.
ston County, at Gensseo, was destroyed by fire
this morning. Four insane persons, women.
were burned to death. y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08
FROM GUATEMALA.
Especial Dispatch to the Star I

HAVANA, Feb. 8.-The Government of Qua
temala, tearing an invasion from Mexico, has
placed restrictions upon passengers.
The result of the campaign against the Yaque
Indians proved satisfactory. Four Of the lead.
ing chiefs had been captured and shot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

THE RESIGNATION of Hon. Charles Francis
Adams as Minister 10 Great Britain was yester-
day announced in London, and regret was ex-
pressed by some of the London journals AT his
approaching retirement from his position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

ATTRNPT TO BURN THE OCEAN HousK-a
daring attempt was made night before last 10
burn the fine hotel building known a. the
ocean House, in this city, by firing il beneath
tne staircase IN the private entrance leading
from Court street. Fortunately, after burning
a large hole IN the wood work, the flames went
out. A lot OF very infiammable material was
found yesterday morning scattered around
where the incendiary attempt was made, and it
certainly is the most surprising thing imagi-
naole that connagratlon did not break out
Norfolk Journal. Feb6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

lodgings for three or four days past by illness,
we regret to say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

THE TRIAL OF MRS. POLLARD IN BALr,.
MoRE.-The Wise-POllard trial has been Ger.
tainly fixed to take place between the 18th and
18th of March, Reverdy johnson and other
counsel ASKING for the postponement Pollard
IL in Baltimore and the State is ready for trial
at any time Mrs. Pollard has now consented
to accept bail for assaulting DIR. Moore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08
The Unhappy Love Aifair-Inqu,s over
Young Bache.

Coroner Smith held an inquest over the body
OF Benjamin +. Bache, at the Brooklyn City
Hospital. The deceased, il Will be remembered
shot himself in the presence of Miss Annie
Graham, to whom he was engaged to be mar
ried. at her residence, No. li5 Bridge street
The event occurred on the night of the 29th OF
January. and the deceased died at the hospital
on the I'd instant.
Miss ANNE Graham being sworn. testified
that she had been acquainted with the deceased
for the period of two years, and during that
time he had been in the habit of visiting her
two and three times a week. He visited the
house on the evening of the 29t h of Janua
and spent the evening laughing and Joking
He left between 10 and IL O'Clock at night. and
said If he did not catch a car he would return:
he came TO the basement door few moments
after and passed up stairs again with the wit
ness: he stood laughing and talking with her
AT the front door. when he took out the pis-
tol, and asked her, in Joking manner, to
take The pistol and shoo him. While he was
hourlshlng the weapon about his head, il went
off, Miss Graham thinks he did not intend TO
shoot himself; that the pistol was accidentally
discharged. The deceased had often said he
would shoot himself. but he always said it in a
Joking manner.
The mother of Miss Graham corroborated the
testimony of her daughter.
The jury returned a verdict 10 the effect that
the deceased accidentally shot himself while
earelessly using pistol-N. Y. Express, .u..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

THE WHITE HoUsE.-A large number Of Wis.
itors We're at the Executive Mansion this morn
ing, many of whom had an interview with the
President. Attorney General Stanbery was
" ith the Executive this forenoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

Co-oPERATIoy.-A year ago, a shoe and
leather company in Worcester, Massachusetts
adopted the cooperative system; and last weeI
the first dividend was made. The profi,s
amounted to three thousand five hundrsd Al
lars. A supper was given to celebrate ,ha
event, anda company Of i've hundred persons
Was Misunderstanding all the worknaen an
tAeir wives and children, AeA ~no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

WINDY SATURDAYS are what a Phila-
dslphia paper calls Congressional debating
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

- The circuit court of Richmond, Va. has
decided that the attachment of Clafiin & Co. Of
new YORK. for $4s,0O, on which SteiLbock =
Go. were closed, was not made on snf5Sc;ant :
cause, and should be abated. I3E
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

DRINK FOR MILCH Cows.-Cows that give
milk in winter, says The Aaime Farmer, will
bucketful OF warm water twice a day with a
little meal or even the slops of the family in it.
Every one has noticed how an extremely cold
day will affect their milk or whenever thew
become Wet in summer. A little salt, with
cal floating on the surface Of such a drink.
Will soon b ach any COW how to drink it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

PERsoSAL.-Hons. T. Z. Williams and B. F.
Guy, of Maryland, are at the National Hotel.
..-CSen. A Boote, Of New York, and Judge Il.
Ford, Of Maryland, are at the Seaton House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08
GoysrnmP Securities.

WhsHIneToH, Feb. s, ists.-Jay Cooke Il
60. furnish the following quotations of Gov
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

DEPARTURE OF Mr.. DICKENs.-Mr. Dicken
accompanied by his agents, Mr.. Dolby and
Capt. Wild, also by Mr.. j. X. Osgood, of IN
hrm Of Tieknor x Fields, left the city thi
noning al I2-3o for Baltimore, where be will
give TWO more ysaalpgs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

THE SENATE Committee on Territories have
agreed to report favorably the bill for the ad-
mission Of Colorado as q State. The President
elected = similar measure last ssssiou,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

SECRETARY MeCULLoCH, who was badly in.
Jurec on Wednesday last by fall OF the steps
of the Treasury Department, is still confined
TO his house, but is rapidly improving, we are
glad 20 learn, and Will Be at the Department on
Monday, It is expected. He has several severe
bruises which are painful and compel him to
keep quiet. All important business requiring
his action is attended to by him at his residence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

No. 8, just issued by command OF Gen. Grant,
directs that officers Of the Ordnance Corps at
arsenals, on duty as Acting Commissaries OF
Subsistence, or Acting Assistant Quartermas-
trs, Will be exempt from the operations OF
General Orders No. 81; Of November II, 1867,
which orders direct officers to the manner of
entering into contracts for supplies, &c, by ad
yertising and proposals to be submitted to
commanding on GERS, who are held responsible
by that order, with view to more pconomi-
cal administration Of affairs in the army, and
to u more uniform and systematic method OF
letting contracts for supplies or services re-
guired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

APPRAIsKNENr OF IEoN-CLADs.-A board Of
naval officers, consisting Of Commodore John
A. Winslow, as president, Captains John ID.
Almy and Foxhal A. Parker, and Chief Engi-
neers j. w. King and E Lawton, As members,
have been in session at the Navy-yard since
Wednesday last, for the purpose Of appraising
the iron -clads, in conformity with the recent
work at the Washington Navy-yard, and to.
day adjourned. They will immediately pro-
eeed to other naval stations to finish their duty.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1868-05-30
Election order

HEAperARrEKs Arm MitfAHy DsTRior,
Mississippi and Arkansas,)
vicKsBuRo, Miss, May 18th, 1893.
General Order No. 10.
! |. The Mississippi Constitutional
Convention, convened at Jackson,
Mississippi, in compliance with GEN
eral Order No. 81, series Of 1867,
from these Headquarters, having
framed a constitution and civil gov
ernment in conformity with the laws
Of the United States, known as the
"Recops,ruction Acts" and having
provided Tor the submitting Of said
constitution TO the registered voters
for ratification or rejection, and hav-
ing provided for an election Of State
officers, including senators and repre-
sentatives in the State Legislature, and
members Of the House Of Reprcsen-
\
tatives OF the United States Congress,
at an election to be conducted oy ana
under the orders Of the iComn'ands
ing General Of the District, said cleo
ton is by authority of the above
cited laws and 10 accordance with an
ordinance Of said convention, hereby
ordered to be held IN Mississippi be-
ginning the 22d day Of June, 1868,
and continuing until completed as
herein prescribed, at which election
the qualified electors may vote for
constitution" or against constitu-
tion,' and also upon the same ballots
for the officers herein referred to.
/. II. Commencing fourteen daysbe
fore the election, the Boards Of Reg
istraiiou will meet a. the county seat
or such other place in their respective
counties. as will be the most aoce~'bie
to the people, after reasonable pablic
noticelof the time and place thereof
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For the Panola SriR.
Correspondence.

SARDIs, May 2S, 1868.
Editors Pdnola Stdr:-Thinking
you would like to hear from this set
Element, have concluded 10 become
the medium Of your accommodation.
Whilst nations are oscillating on
the verge of revolution, and people
are moulding the heated invectiye
for the heads Of their neighbors,
Sardis holds the even tenor Of its
way-gay and happy still. We be-
gin to philosophine on the situation,
and take things easy; for, like David
Copperfeld, we "have now lived
long enough not to be surprised at
anything" Our town h the recipi-
ent of encomiums from all indwel-
lers. I hear the boys say land justly,
| believe,) that we have the preitiest
girls in the State; the lovers Of
music applaud our amateur choir; the
married ladies say we have the smart
est children in the whole rorid, whilst
the long-faced husbands yawn and
exclaim ominously, "Y-e-e-e-s, and
more of 'em;" but the good mairons,
Of course, do not notice this piece ci
III manners, and seem determined %
fight Il out on their own line, " II i
takes all summer" The girls osten-
siyely think the sardis boys are "sll
the 70, but our wife, who overheard
some Of the small talk. tells Us that
these same beaux are called "slow
coaches" Dost know the meaning
Of this technical phrase, yet don''
think the boys like Il 90 well as
did, when Betsy told her mother ]
VI. "a regular Shssi horx.')
sards also boasts o goodly sumbsl
81 IovsI lcszners. 10 meeting G
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For the Pamela srAh.
OrlOla's Reply.

There's poet young and fair, (7) ny
Not fully yet q man
Blush eye and reddish hair,
Laughing Jimmy sulll-vanl
.saneho panza 10 his Pride--o iettr
Witty waiting man .....
Was not half so good scribe :
As Jimmy Sullivan.
"skipping through the giddy dance
(whoever saw the likef
This verse, no doubt by chance,
Is in an awkward plight.)
"Caugbt within the smre at once,
Captive led at pleasure
$50 easy won ?-my lunch
Is far the greatest tresmre.) e.
Laughing tha, fooled you 50,
Poet (not man,
Wondering at your folly, too, ron
Jimmy Sullivan.
"Pause, consider; think while,
Mighty, Litiie man. ~ ..
Are you worth winning smile,
4 Poet Jimmy sulli-van1
Guarded Home, May %, 1868. I''i
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Tho Pail Mall Gpsls, speaking
Of The confusion 10 il,o Amsfiese Nj.
plomnlle scfvlcc, saysf
0ae cf the iocideaialfo.uIl. N The
ffe-ea. desd-l@k In ,hc AMERICAN
government " that The toufi II N.
DANES i' likely 10 lw without an Ae.
credited representative n ihe tfhlitI
siaIes Mr. Adams has remained At
his post for long time past only 10
accommodate Mr, Seward, q. no one
whom the President might nominate
es hts succcssor would bc likely 10
receive The approval Of The senate.
Mr.. Adams, II Is understood. will not
postpone his return 10 America be.
yond The time he has already fixed.
Unless Mr.. Wade supcrccdcs Mr..
johnson almost Immediately, and
nomlnaics Minister satisfactory to
the majority, the post may he vacant
for months The American dipIo-
matte service has been In state of
great confusion ever since Mr.. John
son sat in the White House. Tho
Minister at Portugal, happening to
write letter to Mr., Seward, In which
he condemned the proceedings Of Con-
grcss, at once had his salary stopped
by the offended Legislature, and has
been kept without any allowance
whatever for more than two years.
The Minister at Vienna was said,
most upjustly, to have abused Mr..
Seward, aud as Mr.. Seward rcproach-
ed him somewhat bitterly, Mr.. Motley
resigae,l In this case The Senate re-
maincd true to the Minister and still
refuses to acknowledge any vacancy
at Vienna. For Berlin, gentleman
was happily found who had contrived
to distribute his hiscompliments between
the White House and the Capitol
with 80 equal hand that neither
power could refuse to reward his dex-
terity. After Mr.. Bigelow's retire.
mcnt, the choice of his successor at
Paris commended itself to universal
approval, but public man so popu-
lar as General Dix Is not easily found
in any country. II Is absurd to sup
pose that Republican Congress
would send General Mcclellan to
Great Britain; there Is more proba.
bility that General Butler would be
their chosen man, especially in tho
event Of the President being depos-
ed. The appointment has been dis
cusscd in anticipation by one or two
of the American papers, aud should
It ever be made, our Foreign Secre-
tary for the time being will find abun-