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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-01

CUBAN SYMPATHY MEETING IN PHILADRL-
PHIA.-ln Philadelphia last night an immen ,
NEE, ng was held to sympathize with the strpg-
Cling Cubans, Theodore Cuyler, Esq, pr si-
deaf. Speeches were delivered by Hon. w. ID.
Kelley, Colonel Joshua Owens. Colonel "A. h
Mcclure, and ClptliH McWilliIms. rhe lat
,er, re presenting the EeIi1us, said that organi-
zatlon fully sympathIzei with the Cuba1s,
and at the proper time would give them mate
rial aid in men, if not money. The resolutions
adopted in effect declare that Cuba, of a right,
should be free ard independent; that as people
we will labor to encourage generous sympathy
for the noble patriots Of that island Ia their
struggle; that the successive triumphs of the
patriots since October last give a strong ssur.
ance Of the early and complete success of the
revolution, and that this como tom and pros.
pect of affairs in the island, combined W tn the
sympathy Of the American people, and espe-
cially with the significant resolution Of the
House Of Representatives, ought to i'm
part fresh impulse to our sympathy; tina,
having reacon to believe that the President
the patriot cause, and hP wing full confidence
that he now has, and will contin ne to have, a
lively remembrance of the resolution of the
House OF Represen tatives. that should the con-
unued success OF the patriot army be such as
would Justify the President in recognizing the
absolute independence Of the new Republic at
an early day, Of which there are strong proba-
billties, and should he at such juncture have
doubts OF his constitutional power so to act
we sincerely trust that he will call Congress
together with alacrity, and urge them to
authorize him to welcome Cuba into the family
OF na,ions that for the purpose OF giving prac-
tic1l aid to the foregoing resolutions, and ir
order 10 gather and disseminate correct infor
nation on Cuban matters, to assist refugees
from Spanish tyranny,to consult with them and
concert measures 10 promote their holy cause,
and in every other honorable and legal way 10
aid them, that = committee of thirteen be ap-
pointed by the chairmen of this meeting, who
shall have thee duties in their charge, and who
sre hereby empowered and instructed to sit en-
peTmGneHce or until the independence OF Cuba
is Il positive fact,
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The MCCOOLE AND ALLEN MATCH.-The
match between Michael McCOOle and Thomas
Allen, to fight on the 18th day Of June next,
for 1000 side, creates interest among sporting
men. anL heavy odds are offered on McCoole.
The preference for McCoole 10 due to his ns-
tionaiity, Allen being an Englishman. Allen
is not popular here, as he assumed airs of su.
periorIty toward members OF the ling, and
even had the bad taste 10 grumble because
double the amount was not raised At the first
benefit rendered him and the Irish giant
O'Baldwin. Both are, however, "good mea,'
and both have aspired to the championship
McCoOie, 1t is well known. has no maiden
touch when he strikes, but lacks 'sscience,"
and. Notwithstanding he has had sore Of the
best trainers, he never coald be brought to fol-
low the instructions given him. His present
condition is anything but favorable. He is
forty pounds over his fighting weight, and has
been drinking quite hard of late.
Allen is a scientific fighter, very quick on his
feet, splendily built, and one W hen stripped is
generally admired for his perfection. HIS de-
livery is good, and Lac has in the many lights
he has had in England, only been defeated
twice. The sums OF two hundred dollars as side
has been deposited by each of the men<lRnd ar
ticles Of agreement duly signed. They will go
into training In about a week.-N. 4. Democrat.
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RECEPTION TO MINISTER WAsHBURyE-
Mrs. Minister Dix held a reception yesterday
between three and six, AZ her residenca, 3 West
Twenty-First street in honor OF our new Mn
lister TO France. Mr.. Washburne, of course.
was the center OF attraction, but among the
more prominent of tue callers may be men.
tioned M. Berthemy, the French Minister TO
Washington, who will return en- congo TO France
in company with MIR. Washburne; ex.United
States Minister to Paris, MIR. BIgelow, and
wife; the Hon. Edward Pierrepont, United
States District Attorney; ex-senator Morgan
and wife; Mr.. J Meredith Reed, of Albany,
United States Consul at Paris; Mr.. David
Dudley Field; the Rev. ID. Morgan Dix; Capt.
Duchesne, OF the Pereire; Gen. J. w. Wilson,
L. w. Stoughton, ETC., etc. Refreshments were
served throughout the reception, which was a
very pleasing compliment to the new Minister
He leaves by the Persia tomorrow, accom-.
panied only by his secretary, Mr.. Frank Moor.
His family remain at present in Galena, but
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

During the week ending to-day the amount OF
Frasti0nalCurrency Forwarded rom the rreas-
ury Department Was ne follows: 4. \ Deposi-
tory, Chicago, IN. ssss.noo; Assistant Treas
urer. Boston, slooooo, National BsnKs and
others, sl9&, q. Total, ssS20.te3.
The amoant Of securities held by the Treas
urer Of the United States In trust for National
Banks, for TIE week ending to-day. was as
follows. For circulating notes, eli2. % s,p- for
deposits OF public moneys. s3o.2S5,35O Total
S372. 2.e92. $50.
The amount OF National Bank currency ~
sued durIng the week was S2si ,ssS, making the
total amount issued MP % date s3is, ,50i. .72l.
Prom this is 20 be deducted the following
amounts Mutilated balls returned. el3.573.Ss3;
notes of insolvent ban he redeemed and burned. |.
sl.oSe.sS leaving In actual circulanon sf tins
date. 500, So. 200.
Theamount Of Fractional Currency redeemed
and destroyed during the week was ss3s,e ,eOO.
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0Prof Huxley says that the time Is not far
distant when Sunday. schools for teaching
science would be established IN every parish
in England.
@why will young fellows be such fools as
to give their sweethearS locks OF their hair,
selvesl
n0The Illinois editors have appointed q
committee to bring about change IN the libel
laws.
~A Mrs Norton has applied for Admission
to Cornell University as student. Mr. Cornell
and several professors favor her application
The.Trustees, however, dare not admit her.
ga deaf Mute Christian Union has been
started in Boston which aims to secure relig.
ious instruction TO the de3f mutes OF that CITY
and all large towns in the state.
~New York city has now many stree.
fewer girls It Is considered the thing for
young gentlemen to wear petite posies In their
bu tton holes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-01

ALEXANDRIA lrENs-The Gazette of last
evening has the following:
War upon Te loc ipedes.-A bill has been pre-
pared, and will be introduced at the next meet
ing OF the City Council, entitled, "An act TO
prevent obstrucuons and nuIsances upon the
sidewalks" Several velocipedists have OF
late made their appearance upon the pave
ments OF the public streets, and the bill aIlu-
oed 10 mas been prepared al the instance of a
prominent member of the Common Council,
WIN oirect reference TO the prevention OF sim
liar reappearances.
Properly ySdle.-Twenty acres Of land, owned
by Gen. NJ. ID Corse, was sold to-day for as
per acre, 10 q. II. Ramev, Common wealth 8
Attorney for Alexandra county. This is one
OF the finest locations found IN this or any
range OF hills with the celebrated Arlington
estate, and having a full view of Georgetown
Was hington and the Potomac.
AlezdHcyid Cdndl.-Since the Alexandra
canal has been constructed IL was never in
better condition than az present, and heavily
loaded boats are now. and have been for the
last month, passing through IL night and day.
The tolls on II for coal, which heretofore have
been elght cents per ton. on and after to-mor-
row Will be reduced to SIX cents.
fishtocn-There was a considerable failing
on IN the receipts OF fish at FIshtown this
morning, which. although accompanied with
dminution in the demand, had the effect OF in
creasing the prices, and herring went up -
from Sc 70 50 per thousand. Shad sold a. from
$40 to S1i per hundred.
Oysters.-No oysters have been a. the dock IN
this city for the last three tour DAYS. aud tue
restaurant-keepers and others who mus have
the biyalves are compelled 10 send 10 wash
ington for their supplies.
Hedsles.-Measles are now prevailing extern
sively in this city, all the younger members OF
some families being prostra,ed with il. For
tunaiely the disease Is a mild type, and but
few cases have resulted fatally.
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Cabinet-Exprc,siens of Opinion-The
People Stron.Iy Antt-Americln-
Warlike Tone of the Eng
lish Press.
LONDON, April Ex-senator Snmner's speech
creates an intense excitement in political cir
cles here.
At Cabinet meeting yesterday, the subieot
was informally discussed. MIR. Br ght de-
clared that the embarrassment which is pub
hcation had produced served England very
properly, but ne agreed not 70 consent 20 en-
terrain the terms Of settlement foreshado wed
by Mr.. Sumner.
Lord Clarendon expressed his belief that the
actual negotiations on the subject in progress
between the two countries were OF far
less extreme character than the speeches Of
American Senators or the articles in the press
Inc present administration was eager for a
lasting continuance OF friendly relations with
the United States.
Mr.. Gladstone professed to have good assu.
rance frsm reliable quarters that the recent
rejection OF the Alabama treaty by the Ameri-
can Senate was purely q political movement.
The present administration will endeavor 10
settle the Alabama question on liberal and
The outside tone OF the English people is
anti American, and more so in conseq uence OF
having rad only partial publication OF Sen
ot1r Summers argument.
mands are new and startling, ana must be re.
gardeI merely a. enormous, and that IL they
only shadow the Instructions given TO Mr..
different position rom that occupied by Mr..
Johnson. Motley's rejection as American
Minister to the Court Of St. James is threatened
IN case his instructions should nearly coincide
with the expressions Of Senator Sumner. Such
demands are ut'srly untenable, and Her Ma
lestys Ministers must be careful In entertain
ing them.
The London Times breathes forth the spirit O,
war in defence OF the Treasury; claiming tina,
summers money estimate of damages is DOR.
tentous and enormous, adding that although
MS address is worthy Of attentive considera.
ton, no contrition or humiliation should
either be expressed or endured by England, fol-
II sides were to be taken the case would be
preJudiced against her, and any project of an
equitable settlement would be defeated.
The London Standard "a Tory organ ex hibits
q spirit OF defiance towards the American
people, and will resist to the last any capitula.
tiop by England.
Post which says that England cannot afford q
quarrel, large or small, with America.
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FROM THE PACIFIC COAST.

Steamer Burned-Sailors Killed in an Az
fray with Aspinwall PolIce-The Mica
Iausua Canal lQuestisn-Poiitical Trou-
bles i'm Central America-Indian Massa.
cres.
NEW YORK, May The steamer Alaska
from Aspinwall, brings S69J 900 in treasure.
The steamer American was burned on the
11th ult., at San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
She was bound from Panama to San Francisco
and had stopped for coal.
On the 13th ult five sailors belonging to the
British ship kensington in q drunken s., rec be-
came embroled with the armed police OF
Aspinwall and the police fired upon the sail
ors wounding four of them, and one seriously
Felix Belly arrived in the Alaska TO secure
the inn nuence Of his adopted country N behalf
OF MS claim in the matter Of the Nicaragua
canal enterprise.
A movement is on foot for the separation of
the States of Bolivia, AntioquIa, ToIima.
Canca, and Panama from the Union with a
view to the formation OF a separate republic.
A committee Of the House of Represen tatiyes
nave reported resolution 10 impel lch the
President Of Colon bia and four of his Minis
ters before the Senate upon eight different
charges.
The Panama State law confiscating the prop-
erty Of political offenders has beer annulled
The yellow fever still RACES in Peru.
The Indians in the Arequipa district have
massacred a large number of whites
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-01

THE WORKING PHoPLR-The bricklayers
unions OF N ew York and vicinity, it Is estima.
ted, number 5275 members. The general rate
of wages is IS for ten hours work; some brick.
layers, however, are receiving Si.5O tor eight
hours work. The members of the ira de are
reported to be generally desIrous TO establish
IS for ten hours work as the regular rate of
wages. The iron moulders OF New York have
formed an association, consisting OF $50 men,
bers, and it Is stated will soon make a demand
for an in crease Of wager. Work In this trade is
very brisk at present, and wages are from 50
to 81 a day. The house.furnishing trade of
New York, it is reported, employ 1l,2l7 work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-01

THE UNION OF THE PACIFIC RAILROAD
We learn that an arrangement has been made
by the Western Union Telegraph COMPANY.
by which the public will be informed Of the
precise time at which the last rail shall be laid
TO unite the Central Pacific and the Union Pa.
ci0c railroads in one unbroken line from the
Atlantic to the Pacific. As the spikes Of the
lest rail are driven, the telegraph operator, in
immediate vicinity. will make taps On his in.
hammer; and before the sounds thus produced
shall have died in the distance, the intelliSence
Of the connection Of the two roads will have
been despatched throughout our entire
cOuutrv
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~OhicaGo Is trouble<

Coicago 10 troubled with headlees Ghost
The juvenile suffrage scheme of Manchs..
ter. N. H., has collapsed.
- WhitA Fine has . daily paper @devoted
70 the expansion OF moral pfinciplesn
0Davenport, Iowa, has carpet-shaking
mAttneee.
0HepWorth Dixoa Is.aarked at the Dick.
ems dinner that "a banouet n \ verv noble
pastime."
- The Ho !.for. .ths.West fever has attached
'tne people OF Scranton, Pa
Monogram door plates are now quite
in New York.
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CINCINNATI MOVEMENT FOR REFOR.
NATION OF ABANDONED WOMEN.

CINCINNATI, May l.-Last night, the trustees
a7d Board Of Managers, the latter consisting
OF Ladies. Were elected for the Home of the
Frlendless. Benevolent gentlemen have turned
over TO the trustees for the of the ut,op
a new building worth S.6,OC9, built by their
contribution as a institution for reforming
abandoned women. The new house has
capacity for forty inmates.
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FROM THE SOUTH.
The Illinois Press Association Visitors
Damage by the Rains.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, May The members
Of the Illinois Press Association, who ha We
teen the guests of the city for several DAYS left
for Selma. per ste lne-, at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. They were much pie lsc with their visit,
having received much courtesy and attent' on.
They go from Selma to Columbus, Mississippi,
ana thence to their homes.
The late rains are proving very disastrous,
many OF the strrrms having overfiowed their
banks. Much cotton aud co-l b u been de-
stroyed. The farmers are much depressed in
consequence. The rain still continues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-01

TERRIBLE FIRE AT MoNrANA.-A destruc-
tive fire at Helena, Montana, this week, de-
stroyed the larger portion OF toe business
opal banks and stOrehouses. The fire-proof
buildings Were not destroyed, and large q uan-
thy OF goods Were saved. The loss is estiFna,.c
at half a million of dollars. large number
of families are homeless and entirely destitute.
Nearly one hundred business houses. Including
the express and telegraph Offices, and forty
private dwellings, Were destroyed. The fire
originated in Chinese quarters. The hou seless
people are encamped on the hill overlooking
the town, ana are in a pitiable state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-01

BALTIMORE, May Virginia sixes, Old, M
scribed, 50A bid, sou ssksd; do. 1850, 5lk bad,
do. 1867, 81 bid, 50 asked; do, coupon. new. -
bid, t5 asked. North Carolina sixes, ex-
coupon. o2 asked; do, new, SSS bid, SIS asked.
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Baitinsrs martess, rs.say.

BALTInoRR, May i.-Ootton q uiet and steady
at 2s. Flour dull and prices irregular. Wheat
dull, with prices weak; choice red, S9.lS. Corn
dull: prime white, s2asi; yellow, -. Oats duh
at 70a72 for light and 75a7s for heavy Rye
dull. nominally sl.&5. Provisions unchanged.
Whisky dull at sac.
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TRAGEDY IN OHIo.-In Montgomery, twelve
miles from Cincinnati, q terrible tragedy was
enacted THURSDAY. While Alonzo O. Mueller
ham Crest. q neighbor, entered win donnie
oafreieo snot gun. "A quarrel ensued with re-
gard to family matters. Crest nred, and Mueller
ieil, pierced through the chest by the full
cnafge. he cannot recover. Mueller marr,ed
sister OF Crest. The latter states, in exteu-
uauon, that Mueller seduced ar unmarried sls-
TER OF Crest who had not heard of mis- arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-01

kAID On DIsTILLIAins-Lcrge Hanl-rvo
Of United States MArshai Parker. made \ rsid
into Bedford county on Monday last. ana can
tnred SIX Illicit distlleries and their ovnsrs
1ne Petsons VINO were running them Vere
brought TO this city last evening and 49, ~
iore reOommtsstoner Chahoon. They were ha,isd
N toe sum OF two thousand dollors eacn Tor
tneir appearance before him this mornIne~
Richmond Dtspafck
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SEcRKrARY RAwLINs left here last evening
ror visit to his family. now in Colnecticu',
end will be abseat until Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-01

1NvBsTIGATION.-TheC Committee of Finance
OF the Board Of Aldermen, to whom was refer
red the communication Of the Corporation At.
torney, w. A. Cook, in reference to the publ
cation OF the tax lists in the Ch5oaicle, giving
an opinion that the publication of the lists in
the supplement is not legal,) have commenced
an in vestigation Of the subject.
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TELEGRAMS TO The STAR.
This Aftsrlssn's Dispatches,
fBE YOUNG.DaNA COyrRovKaSv

HE hVUN6.DANA CONTROVkRSY,
Mr.. Greeley Dcnssnces the Sun Publicat alton
rs an Outra 2e-Be Says Mr. Youn, n.
Not Been Re emoved or Suspended.
Especial Dispatch to the StarJ
NEW YORK. May l.-Horacs Greeley, in the
Tribune this morning. denounces Dana's libel
as an outrage. He says he wishes IL under
stood that "Mr. Young has not been removed
nor suspended. nor in any manner CONDEMNED
by rs, as has bcen mistakenly asserted by tue
Sun, and telesraphsd all over the country IL
is not our custom to pess judgment on any one
on the strength Of mere Indictment, especially
when the finding Of il was plainly impelled by
envy, malice and blighted aspirations"
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RESIGNATION OF INTERNAL REyE.
NUE. SUPERVISOR SAFfIELD.

MONTGOMERY. ALA, May 1.-MIltou J.
Saffield, Internal Revenue Super visor for the
States of Alabama aud Florida, has resigned.
and his resignation Is to take effect to-day. He
has been appointed by Governor Smith special
messenger 70 Washington to represent Ala
bama's interests in the Public Lands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-01

THE ANNUAL REUNION OF the officers of the
TIN Corps will be held in New York on the
5tn day Of May, their regular anniversary.
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THE DAVENPORT BROTHERS, AGENT
INSANE

BOSTON, May ELISHA L. Minnier, an en-
ployee OF the Davenport Brothers, who was
ARE sted on their complaint. charged with EN- :
eZzling Sl5l, being the rcceip.s OF a ..dark
g lnce," on Thursday night, has been sent TO
the Insane Asylum at Taunton, medical te-tI-
mony showing him to be in sane. He halls
from Cincinnati,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-01

GENL r. Il. LgR arrived in town this
merning rom Baltimore, aud proceeded TO
Georgetown, where he is the guest Of Mrs.
Kennon. This forenoon he called upon
President Grant. accomp IN led by Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam1 Taggart, of Baltimore, and had pleas
ant interview of half or thr6e-quarters Of an
hour with the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-01

COTTON FACTORY BURNED.
Troy, n. Y, Nay The cotton factory of
Harkins Brothers, At Butterklll, was last night
destroyed BY Aro-loss $4,000.
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~They are actually going % Try young
Chaloner, in Canaan, Tor The murder Of Brit
ism officer who had committed O rape on the
youth,s D sister. In this country sspublic senti-
mentr which allows any woman to kill A man
In the public streets with impa nifty, upon her
own assertion that ne seAucsd her, would have
demanded his release.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-01

clergyman At Kingston, Enelapd, re-
Iuses 70 aomit young ladies % conl1rmafiou
unless tney promise never 70 dance
bass nshing IN the Potomac near Cun.
oeIano, ND, has commenced with success
sensation In . London theatre IN n
wonderful horse which rides throueh as-s~
from the stage 70 the nies with q young woman
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L0ye and Murder.

The particulars OF the lamentable anAir
which occurred yesterday afternoon, At the
boarding house Of Mrs. Damp, No. SIS Amtty
place, corroborate the reflections upon the con-
dltion and influences OF boardin ng- house So
ciety, which We published a few days ago. It
seems that Edward J. Martin, IL, a son Of one
OF the proprietors of the Southern Hotel, be-
lady, who, II seems, had been married 70 a
man OF the name Of Brimslow, but separated
from, and boarded solHs ~ the above houses,
where she received the attentions OF Mr.. Mar
TIN, and kindly allowed him 20 pay her board
bill. She in the end tired OF her lover: and
eyinced her distinction toward him n so many
ways and with such narrowing effect that the
infatuated youth determi ned 70 know the whole
truth AT once, and on Sunday last, called 90
know finally what her feelings were. He
asked her IN point blank and emphatic man.
preference was for death. He then threatened
TO shoot her and LETT. Yesterday he called and
pressed ms suit and upon beng refu sed. drew
pistol and immediately fired three shots. two
passing through the ceiling and the third ta-
KING erect upon the unfortunate girl. The
bullet entered the left side about three inches
from the central line. and passed completely
through her body, emerging about an inch an a
half 10 the lett of the spinal column. She
ned screaming from the room, and assistance
being summoncd Martin was arrested aud ta-
ken TO the jefferson Market Court. where he
was locked up. Martin reI used TO state why
be committed the deed, when asked 70 do so by
Justice Dodge. Also when Coroner keenan,
sent for him he refased 10 say anything. The
revolver "a fiye-barreled Smith and wessou' Is !
was taken into custody by the Coroner, who
committed the prisoner 20 the rombs TO await
the result OF the inJ JurIes.-N. u. COMMERCIAL.
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Wall Street rs.day.

NEW YORK, May Stock Market unsettled.
Money steady at per cent Sterling Exchange,
81. Gold, Ak. 5-2O's, 1862, coupons, I7s
10.4O's, coupon, eT. North Carolina's, 6Ok. do.
new, Sk. Firginia's, ex-coupons, son; do.