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CONTRADICTION OF fHE SABINE MU.
TINY STORY.

LONDON, August 31.-The story Of the con.
spiracy, followed by executions on board OF
bourg, which was autographed from Paris
some days ago, is absolutely contradicted.
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GBy Bankers and BrOsers' TsIegrqPa, Ja~,, n

by Bankers and Brokers TsIegraPA, Jdnss N
GdSsdl0ay, operator
Lewis johnson & Go quote stocks and bond !.
IN home and foreign mar kets follows.
NKR loKs, Aug. 3I.-Second bo1rd u. = -
lsel, coupon, lz3 =; 10s. loo2, coupons. Ig3 !;
l5c4, coupons, l22h; ls6o coupons, I22 \. lo65,
eonpon, new. FIX; e.Sos, loa, IJlpon,
le1H; 5e0's, is6s, coupon, 1ei (; lO-iO's, iup.,
ll5h; Currency 6's, III \; Pacinc Mail,
79x; Ohio and Mississippi UsruncatesL % |:
S. Cumberland, II; Western Union reIe-
graph, -; Quickstlyer, lSL; Boston Water
Power, ID; New YORK OenIral, 2OoX; Hud-
son, le3k; Reading, 06x; Michigan Central,
l2s; Michigan Southsrn, l05A; Illinois
Central, l3s; cleveland and PlrIsoure, loo;
Northwest e3A; do. prsrd- 9ik; Cleveland &
Toledo none; kock Island ia 4; Fert Wayne.
&f; Alton rerra aaute. none; Toledo snd
WabasA, san; Adams Express, Sc; WeIis,
Fargo Z %. Express, 10; Unfted states Ex-
press, 62k; American Express. IS: Msr-
ohants' Union, II; Chicago & Alton, I5l;
do. preferrsd, l5i Market steady. Gold, I33.s
13sk.
(Ry Cable.l
LoNDon, Aug. 81, l p. m--OonSois, 93Sa
8x. Bonds, 6s's S4I; 6j's, e3kas3t; 67's,
81 10-iO's, 76h. ILLINOIS, 9ik. Erie, 2ksa23k.
FRANKPoRr, p. m.-Bonds, So RaseH.
LIVERPOOL I p. m.-Ootton market dull.
sales 1900 bales. Middling Uplands, I3k.
Middling Orleans, l3xaI3x.
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STEAMBOAT LINES.

LOB LIVERPOOL AND QUEENsTOwa.
Iumsn Line Of Mail Steamers, sailing from Ne W
York EvEkY eATURDAY and AL <<%SS
TERNATE tuesdays. SIETH
Tickets sold 20 and from England, e'<-1s<z-s
Irelend- and the Continent.
For full Information apply TO JOHN a.. DALE,
Agent, ID Broadway, New York. or
MIDDLETON CO,
B4NKERS,
au74 q Hsshin gton.
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GKNL. SHERMAN and Vice Admiral Porter
are expected to return here on Saturday.
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THE COMMISSIONER Of the General Land Of
fee has declined to receive any proposition for
the purchase of the rocking island known a
"Grand Tower" in The Mississippi river, nea
Island No. Il.
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MR.. LsNUs, the Cuban Agent to this coun
try, denies the statement that the Spanish Gov
ernment has rejected the proposition laid be-
fore it by Minister Sickles for the settlement OF
the Cuban question.
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AUSTRIA AND PRUSSIA.

LONDON, August 31.-It is said that the quar-.
rel between Austria and Prussia is likely 10 be
amicably settled. Baron Won Beust has made
friendly overtures to the Prussian Govern.
ment.
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SUMNER RESORTS.
II Oss Nm Nous

OH tRs HsishtS OPPOSITE GsorFsfoIcH.
This elegant and attractive summer re- AAA
treat Is pen for the entertainment yes ~
Of guests In inviting the patronage OF Ass&AA
the public the proprietors deem IL only necessary
90 cell attention 20 Its high, airy and cool locs-
mon. and the unsurpassed views presented from
every point of the well appointed aud shady
grounds, and 10 pledge, IN addition g. these great
natural sdvantazes that IT'S larder ana bar viii be
kept constantly supplied with srsTythiHs the most
fastitiOus Taste can desire. The cooking shall be
unexeelled. the attention prompt and polite, and
the charges reasonable.
- k0sslynn may be reached By the Agusczct
Bridge. By the Long Bridge yfe Arlington
either route sfOrding q pleasant drive through
scenery Of historic interest.
leas-tf slKES q CHADWICK, Proprietors.
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THE CAPTURE OF HAKODADI.
PARIS, Aug. 3l.-The capture Of Hakodadi
by the MiKado Is confirmed.
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EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

GEORGE PEABODY passed through Washing.
ton last night, en- route for Baltimore.
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ArHLs1 ICs vs.. NATIoNAL-A sharp game
may be expected between these clubs this even
ing. The Nationals will be reinforced by Geo.
Fox. who has not played on . match game
before this season. Fox is "heavy', at the bat
and in centre field. Osborn, the new pitcher,
will give the Athletics ali they can do in hit
ting his swift balls.
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THE TROUBLES AT THE PENNSYLVANIA
Coal MINES Folunieers EnrOlling.-Between
LOCO and $50 men from the coal fields north
and south OF Scranton. Pa, arrived there yes.
terday by rail and wagons. Their avowed
purpose was to prevent the coal miners of
the Delaware, Lackawana and Western Rail.
road Company from continuing to work
Meetings Of the citizens have been held, at
the call Of the mayor, to protect the miners.
and volunteers are fast enrolling. There is
much excitement. All quiet last night. The
bars and saloons in Scranton were closed by
order Of Mayor Hill. Four hundred special
police were sworn in, and 700 citizens en-.
rolled as volunteers, under command Of COL
Charles E. Royce. All the coal mines are
heavily guarded. At the request OF miners
belonging there, but employed in other dis.
tricts, who have returned since 1t was voted
to resume work, that question has been re.
opened, and final ballot will b taken by the
Miners Union this morning at 10 o'clock
Six mines were worked yesterday, but none
with Q full force. Many miners from other
localities left Scranton on the evening trains
The miners of the Delaware and Hudson Com.
pany, as Olyphant, voted yesterday TO resume
work.
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NAVAL ORDERs.-Master r. Mason Lisle
has been ordered 10 duty at the Philadelphia
navy.yard.
Ensign Charles p. Welch has been ordered
to duty at the Boston nayy.yard.
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ISMAEL PACHA.

CoNsTANTINoPLI, August 3l.-lsmael Pacha
has begun his preparations for his voyage to
this city.
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TEE OLDEST INHABrrANr's ASSOCIATION
will hold their regular monthly meeting to.
morrow, in the Aldermen's Chamber a. ths
City Hall, at * O'Clock. Every member is
expected to be present, as appropriate remarks
will be made upon the death Of two esteemed
members-Randolph Coyle and Donald Mac
IpOd
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NlEBCHAETs LINE OF STEAMSHIPS
BETWEEN
WARRINGTON ANDNEw YORK.

Hereafter the Fine Steamships 4. o. KNIGHT,
JOHN GIBSON. and yALLkY CITY, >e0DS
OF the MEROHANTS' LINE, will make H4E&
regular sent-weekly trips beween NEWS
1Obk. ALEXANDRIA, WAsHINGTON. and
GEORGkTOWE. - follows: Leave NEW YORK.
sDc sATUR DAY at 7. m Leave GEORGET0WN
every MONDAY and THURSDAY st u m.
For further information apply 20 JOS u. GAIT
Agent. ef5ce and wharf foot Of high St. George
town, or st the corner nth street and New rork
avenue. J. w THOMPSOU,
N-tf President
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THE U. 5. STEAMER PowHATAN, late flag
ship OF Rear Admiral Turner, commanding the
Pacific fleet. is daily expected at New York,
Admiral Turner having transferred his pen.
pant TO the Pensacola some time since.
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Government Securities.

WAsHISGToE, August 81, lsi9.-Jay Co1k &
Co, furnish the following quotations o. Gov
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INTERNAL REvBNUE.-The receipts to-day
from this source were si25,7el.i Al, making the
total amount for the month ending to-day
Sl5,O15, ,i46,ol, and the total since the beginning
Of the present fiscal year. s36,6O2, ,455.l6.
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SERIOUS CUTTING CAsR.-Last night, about
9 or 10 O'Clock, Jenkin Smith, the colored rope
walker, while attending colored picnic on
several boys, one OF whom cut him with q ra-
zor, infiicting an ugly wound OF eleven inches
length across the abdomen, another on the
shoulder, and q third one on the head. The
parties who made the attack are known, and
It is likely that they will be arrested.
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WHIsKEY IN BoND.-A statement of the
amount of whiskey now held in bond through.
out the United States has been prepared at the
Bureau of Internal Revenue, and it is estima.
ted that 1S,2i7OO0 gallons Of the article are no
stored In bonded warehouses
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FINED FOR TALKING Too MUCH. This
msming Onlcer Ourand arrested Oatnarine
the case was taken before Justice Walter, who
dismissed the charge OF assault; but the women
not being able 10 keep their tongues, still gave
each other fearful tongue-l lashings, using pro.
fame language. too, for which the Justice i'm.
posed nne Of % and costs on each.
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Virxiuia NeWs.

te6 eomrsnv sor sse asncse ~ tnr,e ancofpors-
osi.~ ~ .,i,.s,.ss ~ - =, - asvsl-
Tnsrs 10 now. Vitnin = rsSiss Of Sfsssn msss.
q Richmond, the Hanover, Midiothiaa, Glover
TIE Varrentou Ssntinei ssW Tne War.
rem cec.fv circnit c@rf - ssia an Wssrs.-
day, the sSth INST Jadge Hargsst presiding.
The Judge made special point An ~ charge
20 70 ne ssaa gury IN tee case on tee lase hang
Gen. Cslby h.s appointed Tho0as p. Hem
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ELLIS, IRON BIrfRRs,
ERRING BUr NORU.I
PIC-NICS. EXCURSIONS. &c.

URAND AUTUMNAL FESTIVAL AND BAN.
NER DEDlOATIOH
sCHUETZEN VEREiN GERMANIA,-
At THE
GERMANlA (ABNER'S) SEVENTH
STREET PARK,
ON TIE FIRST AND slOOND OF SEP
TIMBER, 1859
PRIZE sH0OTIk9. a
PRIZE BOWLIN
LADIES PRIZE SHOOTIN0.
D1SSOLVIs q VIEWS
ROSE BAND OF BALTIMORp.
GRhkD CONCERT AND BALL.
uNklVALLEp ATTRACTIONS
:, " Adm salon, 20 cents; to the Dancing Pavil-
lion, IS cents extrs
an3l THE COMMITTEE
THE COLORED YOUNG MEMS SOCIAL
Il pLEg, Of Wsshinston, will give ~~h
a GHAND kACuReION to ely Sk=O
MONT, on MONDAY,kep'emher6 6,
1879 The Wawaset wi i'll leave 7th street wharf ut
eoclock a. N returning she will leave Glymont
at O'Clock in the evening. Single tickets. 81;
Gent. and Lady. 81 50; Children half price Tick.
cts can he obtained from the Committee or at the
Boat. Its
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ANNouNCBMENT.- Ladies of Washington
will be glad to know that Mrs. H. g. Spencer
will again have charge Of the Ladies Depart.
ment of the Business College. To her zeal and
earnest labors many are indebted for their high
attainments and honorable positions. She will
be assisted by Miss Ellen p. Spencer. an &C.
complished daughter of p. X. Spen Ger, and
other efficient teachers. The session will be-
gin tomorrow, wednesday, September
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-31

SECRETARY RoBRsoN returned to this city
last evening, and was at the Navy Department
to-day. He will probably remain here during
this week, and return to the North early in the
coming week.
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THE OHIO STATE ASSOCIATION has msde
arrangements by which citizens Of Ohio, In
diana and Illinois can be furnished with
tickets over the Central Pennsylvania route
TO the principal poiats in OHIO, Indiauapolis
and Chicago, at reduction OF fare, for the
purpose OF go ing home to vote at the COMING
elections.
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FIGHT OVER THE HoGs.-Yesterday VIM.
Mockabee and VIM. Webster Were engaged m
taking up hegs running at large in the eastern
Jesse Perry attempted to regain theirs, and a
row ensued. Subsequently johnson and Perry
procured warrants and Of1cers Milstead and
Mcdonald arrested Mockabee and Webster,
who had hearing before Justice Maryman
and were held to bail for court.
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THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS has had a
tabular statement prepOunded showing the
average amount Of work done by each clerk in
his office, and several Of them were yesterday
notified that their exhibit was not satisfactory
and hatspeedy improvement in that particu
lar was expected,
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THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS has in
formed the examiners that two days leave of
abs ence will be given to such of them as desired
10 attend the fair of the American Institute. ip
New York, which commences on the sth OF
September and continues until the 9TH of Oc.
tOber,
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STRUCK By YlIGHTNING.-On saturday night,
during the severe storm, the house OF w ID.
Bell, on the hill below the Howard University,
was struck by lightning and considerably
damaged, though fortunately none of the in
mates were otherwise injured than being
slightly stunned and terribly frightened
General O. o. Howard was driving by Bells
house at the time in his carriage. which was
also struck and turned over in the gutter by
the roadside. The General escaped with a few
bruises.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLEF

PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER.
We are not In the habit Of "pufine" patent med.
fcines. but chez rfuly add testimony to that
Of many others In favor Of this medicine. The
PAIN KILLER 10 invaluable fer the diseases
for which IL 10 recommended. Try Q bottle Of
it and see II we do not state eorrectly.-Romsn
Citizen. an I'm
ELLIS IRON BITTRRS,
Will enrich the blood and prevent it from becom.
ing vstery and weak, give Q healthy com nlexion,
restore the appetite, invigorste the system, and
ed TO all persons reeoring . safe and valuable
tonic TO impart tone and strength to the system,
not cfven by bftters merely stimulsnt In their
effects; which. although they may Dossess tonic
vegetable properties, cannot give the strength to
the blood which he Iron Bitters will give.
Prepared by WD Ellis Chemist. For sale In
sehington BY KIDWELL SON, Pennsy ,vania
avenue and I4th street. my83m
ERRING BUT NOBLE.
SELF HELP FOR YOUNG MEN, who having
Erred. desire better MANHOOD. sent In sealed
letter envelopes. free Of charge. Address How
ARD SANITARY AID ASSOCIATIONS, Box p
Philadelphia. Pa. my 10 eoSm
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GREAT INCREASE OF THE WHIsKRY TAX
From a tabular statement prepared at the In.
ternal Revenue office, it appears that the
quantity Of whiskey upon which tax was
paid during the fiscal year ending June %,
1865, was 6,709, SAG gallons, while for the year
ending June 30, 1862 il was 81 1881 ,6yO gallons,
with thirty-seven districts yet to be heard
from. This Is indubitable evidence that the
law is more faithfully executed now than it
has been heretofore.
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DR. SIMoNs, an American, who was Impris.
onec by the Spanish authorities in Cuba for
over seven months, and who has had all his
property destroyed, arrived here on Sunday.
direct from Havana, having been released
through the efforts of our Consul General at
Havana. He proposes to bring his case to the
attention OF the Government, and ask for some
redress
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P19lf 9lfI.ADcssY.LHaryH Haley vas arrested
By O0cer alilstsAd for ne larce1y Of pair OF
pants from Eiixe nettsrs and Jnstce Nary.
mar committed him TO JAIL for court
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No ADMITTANCB.-Commis Van Aer
nam, of the Pension Bureau, has caused the
following notice to be posted about his ONCE,
and the rule il to be strictly enforced-"All
inquiries in relation to the condition OF claims
pending IN this Office must be made through
the post offce." Another notice is posted de.
nying persons not connected with the Depart.
ment admittance to the rooms OF the clerks. In
case of important business with the clerks,
interviews can be had In the Chief Clerks
room. s0ss
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ASSAULT AND BATTERY CAsRs.-Heury
Ewalt was arrested yesterday by Oficsr Mil
s'ead for an assault and battery on Emma Bea-
mer and Justice Lynch held him TO security to
keep the peace.
John Cook and VIM. Branson. charged by
Jesse Perry with an assault and battery, were
arrested by Ohicer Milstead and were held to
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DHxIrs Ir.-we are Informed that the state.
Mr. A Gleason, who was injured By hang
nroVn nom Q cart, that 0r. q. kickod him
afteF he foll % incorrect and nat Mr.. O., Whon
he found that TIE here had run OF through
away, be dld not want hin. !.
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CHANGES n TEE NAVY YARD.-Mr. w. E.
Watson, O one.legged soldier, was yesterday
appointed second clerk 70 the Commandant Of
the Yard, vice q. A. Poor, resigned. Mr.. O.
W. Okey, formerly Of the detective force OF the
Yard, has bsen assigned TO duty ~ receiver OF
all applications for employment with author
ity TO investigate them before they are pre-.
sented to the Commandant for acuons
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EDUCATION OF CoLoRBD LEADERs.-rhe
Baptist Home Mission Board. impressed with
the bel ef that majority Of the colored people
OF the South are inclined 10 Baptist views, are
laying out large work for the training Of
young men among them for preachers, teachers
and leaders. They ask the church $ TO give
them al least S75,0O0 this year for this work.
Rev. ;. B. Gregory and his wife open a first
class school for freedmen preachers at 81.
Louis. Rev. G. NJ p. King is put at the head
of the consolidated school IN THIS city with
WaNland Seminary.
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Il IRST GRAND ANNUAL EXCURSION
DEPARTMENT OF THE POTOMAC,
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC,
UNDER THK AUSPICES OF
sEDGwIOk POST, Ne. L.
,;, As;nsny member. Of the Grand Army of the Re-
prbIic have expressed Q desire that ~K-A
tnss,nn the Stsan..stlon s,sao should give an Ex
deiermib ed 10 inaueurste The pIsn on an Annn.,
The committee Of Advancement, win spare
neither pains nor expense 60 make this the grand
est excursion Of the sea- on"
AND viii leave her wharf on tn HURsDaYes sset
20, at 50 p. m SHARP, fOr Glymont touching at
The PsViiSn az sii1moEs rb,sg bas bsen sn,., -,
Park III be illuminated. andtevery arran zement
Tickets ST aaPistns a9a 'i@e reet,epan and ladies.
20 be hsd at FRENCH Richardson's and OF Com
Refreshments and supper at Glymont. ausO-..
HOl FOR The ROCkvILLE FAIn -The
sTtThs H.e mnd,. and Telsasie E. CNiTEp Gla
the q 10 81 for round trip, duriDS EfSI.898
esTg arS Sos 5 sSF sSS
Once s0ne an AT
EOR MOUNT VERNOI.
The steamer ARROW. Captain Thomas stack
role, leaves her wharf, foot Of 9TH L.
.Tsss a. Ss BAi5Y f12 mSGsR tsGGssR' vsRSSs
ESr' ESGs And sSn, WASH dt
lone. Va returning to the city at p. N.
Fare to Mount Vernon aud return. 81 80.
JAMES SYKES. Gen1 Supt.
au2u ONCE: Willard's Hotel.
A LII ABOARD FOR GLYMONT.
JOSEPH III. sHAFFIELD,
The ever popular proprietor Of Glymont, takes
IL .n6 ,ss sS n: he
give.s GBAND ExOU UksiON. ex- S=.1@s
ciusively under his own management, to ely
mont, on WEDHEeDAY, September l.
The commOdious steamer WAWASET will leave
her wharf, at the foot Of Seventh street. at m.
and 5 m; returning, will leave Glymont at 8
and 10 D. m.
In the evening there will be Q brilliant display
of fireworks and grand illumina alton.
Tickets 90 cents, to be had at ell the Hotels. Of
John Ellis. MetZerott, and Of J. r. shaf1eld
No 2t6 Pennsylvania avenue
webers Brass and String Band hes been en-
gagged fer this particular occasion. aus tSl
HOI FOB R0cKvILLEl
b. CRUIT Son
Will run their Omnibuses from their stables to
O'Clock .. m Fare 81 50 e sch way. Re
Gall early and engage jour seats.
an 2S ST Georgetown, d. @.
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"MAc," of the Cincinnati Enquirer, feeling
very sore and iusulted over an insinuation
thrown out in the Commercial that he was not
only an Orangeman, but destitute Of fighting
qualities, Hals,ead makes the dmende honorable,
as regards his courage, as follows 1--WE do
not wish to be understood to charge that the
minute, but monstrous, Orargeman of the Gin
cinnati Enquirer is coward. Though petite,
he is pugnaciousi though tiny, he is terrible.
He is spunky as a rat. II one should step on
him, accidentally, or Otherwise, he would, we
have no doubt, bite through a double-soled
boot"
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ASSAULT WITH a LaMP.-Last night Annie
Lee, colored prostitute. assaulted Jennie
Sweet, white woman, with lamp, break
IL into atoms and nearly breaking the latter's
head, which was bsdly cut 1t appears that
Leroy Coleman had left a shirt at the house OF
the former wi hich she retained for a debt. He
last evening went after the shirt, and the COM
plainant, Mrs. Sweet hearing HIM asking for
il weEt TO Annie's house, and tried to persuad
her to give il mp, which she refused TO do. aud
becoming enraged seized the lamp and assault
ed her above stated. warrant was pro-
Anne. who had a hearing this moraing before
Justice Wall and was committed 70 jail for
CoUrr
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PROPOSALS. FOk EOBA0Bs-Ino t0lloWtn8
bids were opened yesterday at the once Of
Generel McFerran for Supplying the Govern.
ment in and around washington with forage
for one year: The quantity required was 3l,l75
bushels oats, $40 bushels corn, 775 tons hay,
100 tons straw. 8. d. Barrow, Washington-
Corn sl.20, oats s5c., hay es5, straw Ssl; Ohas.
w. Botsler, Washington-Oorn ei Is, oats 87c.,
hay 90 SO, straw $3.50; B. O. Hswett, wash
inston-Corn sl.3s, oats &C., hay s2s.sO, straw
s2s; James r. Royce, New York-Oorn el.47,
oats 9oc-, hay $3.50. straw ss9.a0; Andrew
Stewart, Steabenville, Ohio-Oorn sl34, oats
CSC, hay go, straw S23; H. b. FsrTsn, wash
ington--Hay 90, straw ga, corn Si.16, oats
ESQ; ;Chas. N. Knoble, Balumore-Oorn Sls0.
oats 81, hay soi, straw s36.75; H. D. Cover,
Baltimors-Oats &C., corn 81 20, hay $3.50,
straw sa6.7s; Q. 5. Brewer, Washington-Oorn
sl.27, oats esc., hay 90, straw e16; Scion
Fisher, Washington-O0Fn si.3S, oats s0c., hay
sa6, straw sa5. The bids have been referred TO
the Quartermaster General.
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LOCAL NEWS.

DIerHRATI AssAuLf-Ton Bosose .Stabs a
kan--TAe Wound nall Probably Prore FdtdI.-
About ii o'clock last night, while festival
was in progress at the corner OF q and Sd
streets, at which number OF colored people
were engaged IN the dance, the well. Known
Tom Bowie, belonging to the Hook and Lsdder
Company, was accested by John Washington,
colored, In regard 10 a woman ne was dancing
with. Bowie took offence at the remark and
Immediately drawing q large dirk knife
plunged II In the right breast OF w. 70 the
depth Of seven inches, and immediately made
his escape from the building, and has thus far
kept out OF the reach Of the officers, notwith.
standing the fact WAS immediately telegraphed
to all The stations The affair created great CON-
sternaIion, and the festival was broken up.
Lieutenant Kelly, with a number OF oficers,
was AT the place immediateiy after the occur
renee, when they found thst Ro~is had
escaped, the parties holding the festi val ha wing
ms de no efforts TO stop him. They took the in
Jured man TO the drug store OF DIR. Thompson,
when Drs. Bond and Newton, with Dr T.
attended him and pronounced his condition so
critical that thev would not consent TO his re-
moyal farther than the Truck.heuse, where he
still remains in hopeless condiron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-08-31

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