Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-12-16
EVENING STAR.
LATE KILOGRAMS, &c.

The Methodist State Convention of Massachu-
sets adopted resolutions yesterday requesting
that a full investigation be at once made into
the affairs Of the Methodist Book Concern in
New York; also, adopted resolution chat, re-
GFuding the Bible as the only sufficient rule OF
Christian faith, the palladium of our liberties,
look on all attempts to exclude it from our pub
he schools, or to break down its authority, as
blow al the foundation of republicanism-
c. Il. Barlow. of Florida, was found dead in
his bed at the Terre Haute House, Terre Haute,
Indiana. yesterday morning, having committed
suicide BY taking laudanum. He left the fol-
lowing letter: dear Father-Ten INV younger
brother to beware Of dissipation, which has
caused my death. Yours, ever, George. Have
me buried near my mother"
Samuel Nankesis, an English preacher, at
Centreville, Pa, was convicted yesterday of
murder IN the first degree, for killing his infant
child His wife, Mary, was acquitted. Both
had been bot n few months in this country. His
counsel has moved for a new trial.
A meeting of the Society of the Army of the
Cumberland was held in indianapolis Yesterday.
General Sheridan was elected President, and he,
with ROsecrans, ScOheld, and others. made
speeches General Thomas and the President
sent regrets.
desperate fight occurred on Monday night
between party Of negroes and whites at Mai
den, West Virginia, ten miles above Charles
town, on the kanawha river Several were
wounded on both Sides General Ruffner was
amOEg the number.
The TAILOR at Carrolton, Ky. while incarce-
was Knocked down by INN and locked in a cell.
McDiarmitt escaped, but was rearrested. Twelve
other prisoners pried of portion of the Jail
roof, and made a successful escape.
Officers of the Turkish Government are
making purchases of arms and ordnance in
PHILADELPHIA with view, it is thought. to any
little difhcuity that might grow out Of the doings
Of the khediye of Egypt.
At the annual meeting and banquet last night
Of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of Baltimore
nearly 5000 were contributed by its members
IN aid Of the funds OF the society for the coming
year.
bloody fight occurred at Maysville, Ky.
Tuesday night, IN which Mr.. Taylor, clerk of
the Bancroft House, shot and killed a stranger
IN quarrel about cards in a gambling house.
The New York Hotel, in that city, was sold at
auction yesterday. The property was valued at
II go 600. IL sold to the heirs of the owners
annually.
The second ballot for Kentucky Senator. yes-
terday, resulted as fOllows:-StevensOn %: Nc
Creery 81; GollOday IS; Finley 10; Reck 1. The
joint session adjourned until to-day at II.
Madame Camilla Crso proposes to organize
n grand musical festival at San Francisco, sim
liar to the Boston Peace Jubilee, for the benefit
OF the Mercantile Library Association in that
city.
wife and child rear Troy, Indiana, in Novem-
Der, was acquitted after three days' trial
Since his acquittal he has become a raying
maniac.
COAohCA cOAh 4lAAlStAkC uds EcSlgncu Tie once
OF United States District Attorney at Atlanta,
Congress having removed the disabilities of Col
Alderman, the original appointee.
The Camden and AmbOy Railroad Companv
yesterday, says New York dispatch, formally
gave up its control of the State of New Jersey
John s. Caskie, a member of Congress from
the Richmond, Va, district during the eight
years preceding the war, died in that city yes
terday.
None of the Spanish gunboats had left New
York up to Lass night. They are expected to
leave to-day.
Another detachment of Spanish troops arrived
at Havana yesterday.