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Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-30
On account of removal of office we
issue but a half-sheet to-day.

Last Thursday evening the hospitable
ladies' Of this place and vicinity gave a
Picnic Dinner to the members of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
This Afternoons Dispatches.
FROM EUROPE TO-DAY.
lBy Cable to the Associated Press.


LONDON, Jan l4-Noon.-COnsols,1 ~ a92 i,
for money and account: American secnreties
are dull: l.. 5. 5-2O's, II gall y; Illinois Gen.
trail, SlK: Fries, 4sI.
PARIS, Jan. 14-Noon.-The Bourse is
heavy; Renres fiat.
LIVERPOOL January "A NoOn.-Cotton
quiet and unchanged. Sales of ten thousand
bales. Brcadstufs firm. Other markets un.
altered
LONDON. Jan. IA, = p. M.-Consols 92xa9ok.
American securities are dull; L.. S. 5-2U's n 4;
Illinois Central s74; Fries 4sx.
LIVERPOOL Jan. IA. , p M.-Flour quiet.
. GLASGOW Jan. H-The steamer ST. Andrew
has arrived.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE EMPLOYEES of the
magnetic telegraph Office at Belfast, who Were
recently arrested tor alleged Fenianism. We're
brought up In that city yesterday for examina-
nOn. Nothing whatever was elected to sus-
tain the charges against them, and they were
accordingly set AT liberty.
(By Steamer
NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The steamer City of
Baltimore has arrived. She is the first arrival
under the new postal arrangement, and briny rs
the British mail
The report that the Fenians had attempted to
destroy the war ship Donegal in the niersey,
by torpedo, has proved to be false.
In is reported from Rome that there has been
a concentration of Garibaldians at Aquepen-
dente and Pafalve Reinforcements have been
sent TO the frontier France win again not only
occupy Rome. but the frontiers, in case of an
other invasion. The rumors from Paris as to
relations between France and italy were very
disquieiing. II is said that the Duke of Ma
genta would not return to Algeria but remain
ar the confidential military adviser to the En-
peror. and in the event of war TO act "a com.
mander- in chief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14
F0RTIETH CONGRESS.
This Afternoons Proceedings.
TUEsDAY, January IL


tion NJ the ne- all o,as,;nr rss,s. @ h -
cation as beinv r;sad dranfaerons psfssr., 70 =,
COMMITTEES on district of CoInmb,a - ~
Mr Corhe,, o6ar.d rssoIn,,n,, ,,.,~, s.
the Secretorv Of the Treasnry 30 -c,,,r, ~ .n
Senate vhaf smonn, 90 ,oon.v 10. 49,, ~ IN
on ace,nnt ~ ,he cnn,ran,;n,,y a. -. PH,u u
IN the District of Columbia. and 20 whom Maid
Adon,ed '''' N''' " " "o'" f"'o'
nv Er.,;r~hpvssr ;,,ro,noaa . LIN q,
s,ora tho nnssess;on nf inss 'on,,..sa, % " ~ ~
Stote. I.teIy in rahaj,ion pafarrs-, - ~ -. e
,,,;,,.a - ,h. I,;;@ AeoeN W Soin-
: , ~ ~ - =, y
~ or is!as EsENTATIVks.-MI: M A Snenck,
O.,l Lioih III zee oi ways ana Neans re-
I..e RTn 1u ,s' uTeA tnt Senae amendments 70 tne
- VII, .ne Tax on cotton, WIN
~ ~ mSvsne Ss enoa.lon tnat tne mousse now concur In
~ e C"ax. S.n,e I'M ana ASK Coinmittee
nosc ~ sns,,.r :, ~, &c. Sela,e Sne pro
P1TSs ~ osusPenu me TAX Only Ior tne year icoS
80 nv "e IN huhen's Vi tue Seha'e were now con.
On mn,ion of NJ S,or. I'D. o,,,,
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FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. .l3.-The steamer China,
for fokohmo, sailed to-day with s5s4,CO0 in
treasure. Sa0j 100 of which is for Japan and the
rest for China,
The British bark Oliver Cuts was wrecked
last night on Paul Pry rock. near Alcatruz
Island. while coming mp the harbor laden with
coal. There are no hopes of saving the cargo
vessel
General Fred. Steele, late commander of the
District of Columbia. (British,) died yesterday
at San Mafeo of apoplexy.
A snow storm on Saturday night covered the
roofs of the houses and streets. 1t is the heay-
lest fall of snow that has occurred in this city
since 1867
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14

THE RECEPTION of the Postmaster General
and Mrs. Randall last evening was one OF the
pleasantest events Of the season, combining as
II did to a rare extent distinguished company,
elegance Of costume, and refined social enjoy.
ment. The spacious main floor Of the man.
sion, so well adapted for occasions of the kind.
was entirely given up to the large assemblage
of visitors, which included some Of the most
sminent persons In the military, naval, and
civil service Of the Government, the diplo-
matte corps, and others hardly less prominent
in the walks OF private life, with their batter
halves Most of the guests present also attended
the reception 81 the Executive Mansion, full
description Of which will be found above. 1t
is therefore unnecessary TO give mere list Of
the celebrities present, or description Of the
elaborate and magnificent costumes. We should
not, however, excuse ourselves did we omit 70
mention the fact. which WAS patent 70 all, that
in no respect were the hospitable host and
charming and acesImp plished hostsss exceued
by aay Of their visitors.
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OF TOBACCO MANUFAC.
TUkERS.
Special Dispatch to the Star.l

NEW YORK, jan 1.-THE leading manufac-
iurers OF tobacco in this city met yesterday to
discnss the method of collecting revenue upon
their goods, and suggest to the Government A
change In the system of collecting tax As would
tend to the prevention of frauds. Resolutions
were adopted indOrsing the plan of Commits
sloner Wells, which ii is claimed, in the CON-
pulsory packing and stamping of all tobacco
before any sale is permitted will afford protec-
ton 10 The manufacturers and secure the Gov
'rnment an increase Of 100 per cent in the rev.
enne from hne-cut chewing and smoking
tobacco. A committee Of five was appointed to
arrange for convention TO be held soon at
Washington
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THE ENGLISH ABYSSINIAN EXPEDI
TION.

Especial Dispatch TO the Star.
NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-THE following has
been received here by cable:
SUEz, EGYPT. Jan. l3, (via Lsndon H. 4)-Dis-
patches from the British expeditionary force in
Abyssinia contain advices of a more cheerful
character. The Chief of Tigre, who mustered
a large force, the movements which produced
An alarm an the English camp at Senate, and
caused a forward movement along the line is
reported friendly, he having rendered hospi-
tality to the invaders, and offers to feed the
Engish troops He has sent in two thousand
head OF cattle for the nse of the army so that it
is inferred that Her Maiesty's forces are begin
ning to feel comfortable. Fresh water has been
found In plenty around the landing place at
Amnesty Bay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14

1kNfHAL BUTLER's RICHMOND SPEsrB-
General Butler addressed a large crowd AZ th.
african Church in Richmond last night "A.
advocated equal political nights for blacks.
squai power IN the Government, and an eoual
ohrueh IN supporting H. The land should bar
aus part OF the taxation. and the burden NOS ~.
thrown upon the laborng man. He said tho
Time for oonfiscation, whether right OF wrong.
vas gone, and he did not think has audience
now expected a.. tCries Of No; We don't u
He ADVISED Southern men 10 al vide their LANDS.
"a III must come 10 that at last The men who
worked the land would eventually b. the own
'rs Oh the land He dad not believe any war of
races would occur. Ifit did il wopld- MOI ,,,n,.
from the blacks. He argued against the folly of
Southsrn people removing out of the Union.
hoping Tor better terms. These they could moi
get 1or whatever other changes might tak.
place, The senate would not change for 50 years-
ana before two years could expire the asfmis
sion OF the States 20 their rights in the IJnio,
would be accomplished 20 the present ter,ns
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p b G Z 9.

HesssDas German Bitisr' Bs5 .,! sSs,is Ss1s. s g
Boofsnds German Tonic, pat mp in Qu art bottles /,
q % Der bottle, or half dozen for ~ 80.
- Do not forget TO sx auins vell the article ron
tny. in order 70 get the genuine.
Sold By prussists sn1 Dealers sverywhere
- sD-ptWeoeD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14
THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.
\cti0n on the 14th Article of the United
States Constitutions.
Especial Dispatch TO the Star.l

I.I
COLUMBUS. Jan. H.-The Joint resolutions
Withdrawing the.assent of Ohio giving by the
last Legislature to the proposed fourteenth
amendment 10 the Constitution of the United
States, have been perfected, and will be passed
by the General Assembly, and sent to WASH
ington to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14

THE DISTRICT SCHOOL BILL-Mr. Stevens
presented TO the House to-day amendments TO
the District school bill introduced by him on
the 10th instant, determining by each Congress
the funds necessary to defray the expenses of
these schools and the sources from which they
shall be derived, within thirty days after the
meeting of the same; provided that not more
than one-third of the amount shall ever he
levied upon the property of the United States.
and that the balance of the said amount which
may be requiFed shall be levied and collected by
the authorities of the District of Columbia, in
the same manner as the ordinary taxes are now
levied and collected for the city of Wash
ington: and the said taxes shall be paid
into the treasury of the school fund,
and drawn thereOut on warrants author
lied by the Board of Comptrollers on appro-
priat'ons regularly made. There shall be sp-
propriated for the purchase of sites and erec-
ton of school houses, $4,000, one third of
which shah be paid out Of the United States
Treasury, and the two-thirds levied in the or
Ciinary way of taxes, out of the property of the
District of Columbia.
THE RECONSTRUCTION DEBATE commenced
in the House this afternoon at half-past one
O'Clock on the supplemental bill reported yes
terday. Mr.. Brooks, of N. Y, led on on behalf
of the minority. No vote will he reached to-
day.
DRATH OF GFNERAL STEELE-A telegram
was this morning recei we'd at the Headquarters
of the Army, announcing the death of Brevet
Maj. Gen. Fred Steele, who died at San Mateo,
California. Gen. Steele graduated at West
Point i'm July, 1si3. For several years past he
has been commander Of the Department Of the
Columbia. but was recently relieved by Gen.
Rosseau, and was on his way East at the time
of his death.
THE QUID NUNCs were exc rcispd this morn-
ing to see Hon. Jerry Elack and Senator Trum-
bull, of Illinois, in close conversation together,
the interview lasting nearly an half hour. The
conversation took place in the Capitol, and was
supposed TO have reference to MI. Stanton.
A PAPER was in circulation in the Senate and
House to-day, VIII, ch all the Republicans are
signing. petltioning Secretary Stanton to remain
in the War Office. and not to tender his resig-
nation al this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14
FROM REV. JOSEPH Il. KENNARp. .pp.

Pastor Of rae Tsrth Baptist CaarcA, PAiladsLphta
Dr. Jaoksos-Dear Sir: have been freauently
requested 10 connect my name with recomrne ada
tons Of d erent kinds Of medicines, bat regarding
have in all cases declined; but with Q clear Or oof
m various instances. and psrtis alarly in my own
family, Of the usefulness Of DIR Hoofa nd German
Bitters, depart for once from my usual course
TO express my full conviction that, for TsaeraI de.
ttffty Of ths Sysfsn dad especially for Ltrsr Conn
1Iaiaf, if as a safe ard raIxabte preparations. In
some il may fail, but usually, doubt not, IL
Ill b. very beneficial TO those who suffer from
Tie above causes.
Yours, very respectfully,
J. II. kENNARD,
Eighth below Coates street
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NEW YORK ITEMS
Death from Tight Lacing-The late EN-.
bezzlememt.

Especial Dispatch 10 the Starl
NEW YORK, Jan. A.-An inquest was held
Yesterday on the body OF Young lady, named
from the effect of tight lacing. The loss to the
City Bank by the late embezzlement Of James
II. Levinch, the second teller, amounts to over
S4OO.CO0 EEH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14
CAUTION.

Hoeespdis German Remedies are counterteitsi
Bee that the signature sf G. n JACKSONis on
the wrapper Of each bottle. AL ot hers are coun-
tsrfeit.
PYfpcipal once and MsnufActory Of the German
hedicin- Store No 63l ARCH sTREHf, Phila-
Selphis, Pa
CHARLES II. EVANS, Proprietor,
Formerly O. II. JACKSON 3 CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14

as's'asf Editor CariNias Gyosicts, Paiia.
have derived decided benefit from the use Of
aoonAnd German Bittsrs, and feel IL my priyi-
eae 20 recommend them . most valuable tonic
% All me are suffering from general desiiity or
rom diseases arising from derangemout Of the
bser. Yours truly.
=. ID. TENDALL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14
CHARrER ELECTION.

Especial Dispatch 70 the Star.l
WArxRrowH, N. T., Jan. N.-The Demo-
erass carried the charter election yesterday by
reduced majority. yI8f4e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14
HON. JAMES THOMPSON

JssEe Of ths Sspre,ae Court Of PesH Sylraaia
PHILADELPHIA, April y. lS5s
II consider III Oonands s German Bitters' a raIaa-
DE hssdicae in cases of attacks of digestion or
Dyspepsis- can certify this from my experience
Of it. Yours, with respect,
JAMES THOMPSON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14
TESTIMONIALS.
HON GEO " WOOpWaRp

HON. GEO. ". Woodward,
CAtJ JES:ics Of ths SspT.Bgs Court Of Pa ,yr;,s,.
PHILADELPHIA, March l6, Isa
II ind 'HOofand's German Bitters' il n good
tonic: useful IN diseases of the digestive organs
and Of great beBent in of debility and want of
nervous action in the system. Yours, truly.
GEO. w. WOODWARD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14

RETURN or A LONG ABskNrEE-I,eut
Thomas j. Simpson, formerly Of the Conf>o-
crate army, son Of Mr.. VIM 1. Simpson the
weli-known cattle dealer. reached this cit,
yesieruay having been imprisoned since the
"a OF Septembsr. 1864. Ifiut. Simpson b.
loneed 10 tne Seventh Virginia cavalry, and
resided IN Loudoun county when the WAY
broke ont. He was captured and SEM 10 Cn,np
Chas', Ohio, on the Sd September, 1864, whers
ne r, mained as prisoner OF war until The ces-
sation OF bostilities. when he wns
liberated Whilst registering his nam.
Al the Revere House. i'm Columbus
Ohio, he was assaulted by an onicsr of
the Arkansas cavalry, who inflicted rwo
serious wounds on Simpson. Lieut.. Simp,op
then wrenched the weapon from the lsauds OF
his assailant, and shot him in self-defeu-x kxs
WAS thereupon placed in the Ohio STATE prison
where he remained until the Ith OF Januayv
ls6s, when he was forwarded 90 Little Rort
Arkansas. and tried before a military com,n,s
sion, which resulted i'm his scq uitiai. He Ief,
again for has home IN Loudon county. Virr,n,s.
but had the misfortune OF being blown M, =, .
steamboat and seriously injured, and afs~r suf-
fenne reached the home OF his fAther in this city
Yesterday, much 10 the grafincafion Of his " ~
and cniidren and other friends.-Bad. S,n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14

- From Blanchard Nohun We have ~.
pss's AsseAs for Jan. ash and Dicksns' novel,
-s8rsss Expecsafions. )" issaed ~ y. Aepssses
il peat 70 ceat edition. 600 has' 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14

The MARYLAND SrSAroRsnp.-To-dsy NJ
noon, IN compliance with the act of Cousrsxs
On the subject, the General Assembly Of Mary
land viii enter upon the importans dusy of tAs
election Of a United Sasee Senator for the term
eommencing March sfh. ieep, when the present
term Of Hen. Reverdy JohA<on win expire. A
Atspafch mon Anuapoais snys that q proposed
caacns % os sab3scs Of ths election last naeAt
was abandoned
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HooPLANpy GERMAN BIrrERs
nooFLaND,s GERMAN TONIC.
TIE sBEAr REMEDIES FoR ALL DISEASES
Liver, STOMACH, OR DIGESTIVE ORGANS


HOOFLAND's GERMAN BITrERs
composed Of the pure juices Tor. as they are ned
1elDally termed, E<traefsl OF Roots, Herbs and
ktad. wv
HoOFLANp's GERMAN TONIC
ls combination Of Gil the ingredients of the Bit
sers, With the pgIest quality Of Santa Ct~z RHm
agreeable remedies ever offered to the pubhc
Iho-e preferrins Medicine free from Alcoholic
admixtnre. will use ....-.--
HeOFLANps GERMAN BIrrERs.
Thoes Who have no objection to the eonbination
Of the bitters. as stated will use
HOOFLANDs GERMAN TONIC.
They are both equally good, and contain the
same medicinal virtues the choice between the two
most palstable.
The stomach, from q variety of eauses, such as
Indigestion, D{spepsia, Nervous Debility, ETC.,
ts sv-ry apt TO have its functions derxneed. The
Liver, sJmpathizing closely as il does with the
Stomach, then becomes affected the result of which
N that the patient suffers from several more
of the following dsseases
Ceagipafioa, Eafxlsnce, Isrard Piles,
F.slrsss Of Blood TO ths Head, Aeiaty
Of As Stomach, Nausea, Hsart-
tsrs, DisrKst for Fsod, Pxissss
{" "cffat II rae NoMQca,
Soar ErRaations, Siak-
Gag oy F7xftsriax a, fie PIT
Of Ss Stomach, S,cimmiss of
fAs Head, HKrisd o. Di6cxlt
BrsafAisT, FKttsring at the Heart,
0o&tas SsIrcdtins Sensations rh.A
IN q Lyias Posture, Dimness Of Vis,os,
Dots Webs bstors the SigAt,
Dali Pam ~ the Head. Def
Cheney Of Peyspirafioa, Ysl-
iotcasss Of tbs SKIN and
Eyes, Pais ~ the SIDE.
Bacf. G.st, Limbs, et-., Sxd-
des FKsaes q Heat, Bpaias al
tss Flesh, Constant InagiainEs Of
ErH, ard Great DeS~ssstos Of Spirits.
The sufferer from these diseases should exercise
the greatest caution in the selection Of q remedy
for bis case. purchasing only that which he 10 as
sured from his investigations and inquiries pos
sessss true merit, rs ekilfuly compounded, is free
from injurious gredents and has established for
itself reputation for the of these diseases.
In this connection We would submit those we'll
kpOwl remedies
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NOTICE.

IL is well established fact that full one half of
fhe female portion Of our population seldom in
expression, "never feel we'll - They are laneuid .
devoid o. all energy, extremely nervous, and have
NO appetite
TONIC is especially recommended.
Are made strong BY the use Of either of these rem
ecies They viii cure every case Of MARASMUS
without fail.
Thousand OF certificates have accumulated m
abe hands OF the proprietor, hut space will allow
of the publication OF but few Those IL will he
they must be believed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14
HOoFLANDs GERMAN BITrERs,
HOOFLAND's GERMAN TONIC,
PREPARED BIZ DR.. Z. II. JACKSON,
PHILADELPHIA, Pa

rventy-two years since they were nrst intro
which time they have undoubte performed
more cures. and benefited suffering humanity TO a
greater extent, than any other remedies known to
the public.
These remedies viii efectually cure Liver Com
plant, Jsundice, Dyspe psia, Chronic or Nervous
Debility, Chronic D1arrhes, Disease of the Kid
Eeys, and all diseases arising from q Disordered
Liver. stomach, or lntestines.
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The legal quorum consisted OF seventy six
msmbers- which was a majority of one hum
dred and hfty-the whole number.
Whether the President was right or wrong g i'm
his policy. though Mr.. Stanton was opposed 10
his policy, and favored the assem- bling of thi.
convention TO overthrow il, the duty of Mr.
Staunton> as Secretary of War, was all the
more imperative, because he differed with the
President. 10 have consulted him npon the
question Of instructions TO Gen Balrd about
that convention, more especially when a con-
nict between the civil and military authorities
was imminent. Had Mr.. Stanton the right 10
decide il without consulting his chief He had
every reason TO believe that the President wouJd
feel the deepest interest in thar q question. and.
thefefore. At was altogether indefensible 10
withhold ia a single hour. 18
4 This want OF confidence. 10 use no stronger
term, xlsfing even then upon a vital question
was the real cause OF the difficulty. Mr.. stan
ton, by not answering, in effect INSTRUCTED
Gene raj Baird 10 use his military power TO sus.
tain that con veNtion and to prevent the arrest
OF its members by the civil authorities Of New
Orleans; while the President, being Informed
that legal proceedings We're being taken i'm th,
courts to test the validity Of that convention.
had answered the dispatch of the Attorney
General mat the military authorities were ex-
pecied TO sustain. not 10 obstruct or interfere
with the proceedings Of The courts. repeat
this want Of confidence between the Prpsj63enf
and the Secretary Of War, then already existing,
-wo years ago, shows conclusively in this very
case the fatal res ults Of divided and discorda1t
cabinet. By reason of the want Of coufjdence,
IL not Of determination ON tAe part oG the Sec
retary Of War To thwart the Presidents policy,
Mr.. Stanton did not bring before the Executive
the dispatch Of General Baird. Those two
inpertant dispatches were not considered and
nd answered by one and the same Executive
Lead 70 be en1bnsed by single will Executive
what was the result OF this di ivided Execu.
tive authority here. upon the subordinates af
New Orb ansf The Attorney General of Iona
isna stats In his testimony the natural roeuIrs
Of IL: f -
al received . dispatch from the pr~,den,
cling NE that General Sheridan would a6ord
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-11-13

cheated of my ideal sensational OF
course, after rubbing my head and trying
to ease my pain, my first glance was across
the street. Everything was as quiet as
possible. There was q brilliant light in
the room but there sat my opposite neigh
bors laughing end chatting as lovingly
and affectionately as usual. I rubbed my
eyes over and over again-but that was no
dream. Not light was out in the street.
On going to my dressing room, I saw it
was scarcely ten o'clock, of summers
night, and that I had really been asleep
only about twenty minutes! The next
day 1 amused my landlady by detailing
my dream, when she explained the foun-
dation for my brains vagaries, by inform
ing me that the young couple who oc-
cupied the "second floor front" were men,
bers of the French Theater and often re-
hearsed new pieces at their own home.
So much for the Mystery in Blocker
street.-Rochester Democrat.