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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

SENATOR RsvELs has accepted an invitation
to lecture In Cincinnati next month Tor the
beneht of " the Widsws and Orphans Fund of
the Colored Post OF the Grand Army OF the
Republic" Senator Il. intends to leave Wash.
ingeon On the 18th INST. for short visit to Mis-
sissippi, and will lecture IN Cincinnati on his
way back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

In dressing for photographs it is useful to
know that dark brown, dark green, maroon and
plain black goods, without gloss, will make a
rich drsb color Silks Of the same color viii
leather. dark drab, scarlet, cherry, DARK orange.
crimson and slate will take a very rich drsb
color. Violet, blse, purple, pink and maeents
viii take very light, and should he avoided.
nor should any oil or grease dressing be nsed ;
then. nor at any other time. 1t is an exceedins'
ly vulgar, filthy and disgusting habit. and terTs-
bly, destructive OF upholstery, wall paper. etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

How THE WYOMING WOMEN DID jury Duty.
The Laramie Sentinel says A little cfrcum-
comes to our knowledge, which we are inclined
to make public, even at the risk OF betraying
confidence. During the long and tedious Howe
murder trial, the jury (of whom one-half we're
LADIES' were net permitted to separate and
60 to their homes, but were, hnder the charge
OF bailifis, Zone lady and one gentleman
taken to the hotel for their meals. and lodging
parlors, each under the charge Of their bailafi.
And here, every morning during the trial, upon
arising from their beds, these ladies kneeled ts-
gether, and, like the child Solomon, asked wis
dom Of God to enable them to properly and
wisely discharge their new and anduous duties.
While their male associates were engaged in
boisterous mirth and trifling levity, they, with
the full consciousness OF the responsibility rest
ing upon. them, were seeking aid at the throne
of the All-wi6e 49,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

NEW York CITY PoLITICs.-P. B. Sweeney,
CITY Chambt rlain of New York, has resigned his
office, one of the most lucrative in the city. 1t
was rendered by the mayor to Hugh Smith, but
declined. Senator Bradley has accepted the
chamberlaiphipof Of the city vice Sweeney. 1t is
has resigned, and that Captain Jourdan will be
his successor William Tweed is to be Commis-
sioner of public Works, and Mr.. Bradley will be
President of the CrotOn Water Board. Sweeney
viii he President OF the Central Park Commits
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

THE DARIEN EXPEDITIoN.-A letter from the
Darien expedition, dated Caledonia Bay March
10, states that on arriving the Indians on both
sioes OF the bay were assured that they would
not be molested, and their friendship was Sc
cured. Washington river was explored a mile
from its mouth when the boats found it impos.
sible to proceed further, and returned 1t was
seeded to commence the survey about three
hundred yards from the mouth of the river
subsequently,, Captain Selfridge, accompanied
by other officers and sIXty-four marines. started
by the way OF Caledonia river to reach the
head-waters OF the Savannah river and ra
turned on the Sd of March. They passed cyer
Lieutenant Strains route for a considerahia
distance, following the Caledonia river to the
foot OF the last range OF the Cordilleras
dividing the Caribbean Sea from the Pa
citic slope: They then crossed the noun
tains to the western slope, had an inter
view with the Indian chiefs, and returned
1t was successful reconnaissance, demonstra-
ting that the Caledonia river has a rise of only
hfty feet to the mountain spurs, and that be-
tween that point and the plain Of the SucuOita
river, on the Pacific slope, there il only a dis
tance OF one and half mile OF higher elevation
1t Is believed that the surveys will prove that
thewater shed between the Caledonia and Sucu-
bit2 rivers is not more than $50 feet i'm elevation
Pack mules have been sent for to Carthagena
Surveyors are running line to the lowest of the
mountain passes, but work is slow, owing te the
dense underground. The members of the expe-
dition are in good health. Several passes will
be examined by Capt. Selfridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11
The Ministerial Crisis in France.
1eleQrdphed Exclusively 10 The Ep,n;no Syor

PARIS, April II, noon.-It is probable that
Count Daru Will resign the Foreign Office, while
it Is true that changes are imminent i'm the Min
stry, and rumor has associated the names of
several gentlemen with positions in the Cabinet
Up to this hour but one withdrawal has actually
tary.
LONDON, April ia dispatch from Paris
states that the ministerial crisis is due to the
objections OF portion of the cabinet TO a con
unuance OF the plebiscitary power i'm the hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

TIE SENATOR'S who went TO Troy, n. Y, tc
attend the funeral of General Thomas, have re
turned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

AWFUL EFFECTS OF LIGHTNING STROKE.
During a severe thunderstorm on the 18th ult,
the residence Of DIR. George b: Smith, near
Benevolence, Ga, was struck by lightning, and
the entire family prostrated and stunned BY the
shock. To those who first recovered an appal-
ing spectacle presented itself: There lay the
head of the house with his neck broken, q life
less corpse. while the mother and two. OF her
little ones were grievously injured and blacken-
ed by the fluid. To add to the horrors Of the
scene, in an instant the entire dwelling was
wrapped in fame, and almost before the dead
safety, the whole pile was consumed, and a
smoking ruin all that remained of the pleasant
home of that happy family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

SENATOR WILSON goes to Baltimore this eve
ming to address a temperance meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11
Tne President and Party en- route
for Washington.
TelegTaphed Ezclusivcly to The Euenina Star.

PHILADELPHIA, April 11.-This smorning a
number of prominent pensonages called on the
President and the various sficers at the Cont
mental Hotel, and general levee was the re-
suit, which was kept up until noon, when the
whole party started for the Baltimore depot and
took special train for Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

THE Colt Firearms Company have inxa,,as a
new pocket-pistol, very easily Concealed being
only four and one-half inches long. vet ti,rowine
ball Of forty one hundredths Of an inch, and in
these Gays Oh personal rencounter and private
Is TO be hoped that the woman's rights women
viii not get hold OF the new invention 10 carry
in their petticoat pockets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

GEN. MEADE has been elected President O
the Society of the Army of the Potomac for the
present year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

THE ANNUAL EXAMINATION of Lieutenants
and non commissioned officers who have served
i'm the artillery for twelve months is now pro-
crossing at Fortress Monroe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

THE BALTIMORE ExPLosIoN-BoDTEs RE-
coyERED.-The bodies Of the three missing per
sons, the foreman, fireman, and boy, were
recovered from the ruins OF the explosion i'm
Baltimore yesterday, and another dead body
was taken from the dock. The killed, whose
bodies have been recovered 90 far, are seven,
VIZ; James w. Duncan. q wood corder; Adie
Pendsll, wood dealer; James Dunn, private
watchman; WIN. Mckenny, foreman OF the re-
tnery; Edward 6ibeon, (colored,D wood sawyer,
and - Riley, q boy about ten years old.
The work Of removing the ruins was discon-
man and fireman were found. The coroner's
jury at their inquest yesterday rendered a
verdict that the deceased came 70 their deaths
boiler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

RIVERS AND HARBoRs.-The river and haroor
appropriation sill has not been completed.
trough the HcPse committee have reduced the
estimates nine millions Of dcllsrs from tn f,
smount submitted by the engineers bureau.
NO sum has yet been named fer the Patapsco or
the Potomac, though 9 District delegation APP
peared Saturday and asked for an appropriation
for the latter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

SENATOR RKvELs is In Brooklyn, N. Y, tn
guest Of p. W. Downing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

SECRETARY robson returned here on Sat
urday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

sAoei PieaShihg oic carly"
@Nev Hampshire has snow banks fifteen
feet deep.
0The Mississippi river steamers nov fllumi-
nate with locomotive headlights.
ga reduction i'm he wages and hours OF la
Dor in the New England factories wiz soon DC
made.
HPolk county, Oregon, has 90 democratic
candidates tor sheriff.
SThey have a"Pheumatic Burning Engine.
in San Francisco, for the purpose OF cleaning
teeth in mans mouth and cutting away the
decsyed parts without pain.
@Anna Hayes, twelve-year old girl has a
colored school Of twenty scholars at Morgan
town, W. Va, the ages Of her pupils ranging
from IS TO IS.
ga few days ago little girl in Ithaca inst
before she died exclaimed: sPapa, take hold
OF my hand and help me across" Her father
died two months ago.
The Nova Scotia "Annexatiou Leaoue,
have issued circular, setting forth the aiyap-
tages TO their coal mines and other Interests OF
annexation to the United States.
~ Miss Garrett, q lady physician. has lately
been appointed a member Of the medical sfah
OF the East London Hospital. Her appointment
y the hrst recognition by medical authorities Of
lady doctors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
1s40. TIME TESTS 1870
THE MERITS OF ALL THINGS
II FOX THIRTY YElRSr-Nu

- A-SA<AA ANO ISIICs
1870. TIME TESTS 1870
THE MERITS OF ALL THINGS.
|" FOX THIRTY YEARS!NH
PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER
Has been tested in every variety of climate, and BY
almsst every nation known to Americans IL il the
almost constant companion aAd inestimable friend
the missionary and the traveller and land and
DO one should travel on LAKES or RIVERS WITH
CUT
1t is a speedy and safe remedy for burns, scalds,
cuts, bruises, wounds and various other INJURIES a.
well as fer dysentery, diarrhps, and bowel com
plants generally. and s admirably suited for every
race OF men ON the face Of the globe. Be sure you
call Tor and get the genuine Pain Killer, as many
worthless nostrums are attempted TO be sold the
great reputation Of this valuable medicine.
~ Directions accompany each bottle.
Rrlee 5 cents, 80 cents, and 81 per bottle.
Sold by all Medicine Dealers mh2a-eolmSw
BACHELORS HAIR DYE.
This splendid Hair Dye is the best In the world.
Harmless, reliable, instantaneOus, does not contain
cad nor any ctfaitc poison to produce paralysis OF
death Avoid the yaunted and deiusive preparations
w. A. Bachelor . Hair Dye has had tAtrty years
nntarnished reputation to UPHOLD its integrity as
the only perfect Hair Dye-Biack or Brown. Sold
by all Druggists. Applied at 16 Bond street,
MI. fe5tr
MANHOOD AND WOMANHOND.
ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN, on the passonal
attraction of the sexes, and the happiness OF TRUE
MARRIAGE, when perfect manhood and perfect wo-
manhood unite to consecTate the union Sent free,
In sealed envelopes. Address, HOWARD ASSOCI,
ALTON, Box p, Philadelphia. Pa. iaB-eosm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

The VOTE BY BALLoT-Frse Exercise Of N
Electire Fsuaehise.-In the House tO-das, Mr.
Lawrence introduced a bill, which was referred
to the Reconstruction Committee, for the pro-
lection Of the free exercise of the elective fran
chise, which provides that no citizen Of the
United States shall be required to write, print
or place his name on any ballot, or cause the
same 10 be done, or otherwise do any act by
which the pame or identity of any person cast
ing any ballot may be ascertained or KNOWN the
law of any State to the CONTRARY notwithstanding:
and fixing the penalty for a violation OF the pro-
visions OF this bill whether by judges of election
or any other person, at a fine Of enc thousand
dollars or Imprisonment for one month, or sub
jectionto both punishments, In the discretion of
the court havsng jurisdiction.
AUTHORIZING A SUBSCRIPTION BY THE CRY
TO PHE A. L. & II. RAILROAB-In the Heas,
to-day Mr.. Mckenzie introduced bill, which
was referred to the District Of Columbia Com
mittee, "To authorize a subscription by the cor
posate authorities of the city of Washington to
the capital stock of the Alexandria, Loudon and
Hampshire Railroad Company, OF Virginia Or
the Washington and Ohio kailroad, as the case
may be !" which provides that the said cOrpcrat
authorities may subscribe and pay for not ex-
ceeding ten thousand shares OF one hundred dol
lars each of the capital stock of either Of tn
the same privileges and subject to the
same restrictions as the other stockholders pro
vlded that the consent of a majority of the
qualified voters of said city who may vote there
upon be first obtained thereto. Also that for
the purpose of raising the funds requisite for
such subscription the corporate suthori-
ties are empowered TO issue their bonds,
payable within and not exceeding thirty
years.in the ordinary form OF bonds bearing
II t.rest at per cent per annum payab either
taif yearly or quarterly. Said bonds can be
Delivered to the said company in payment of the
subscription either wholly or Ia part The
coporate authorities are authorized to raise by
specific taxation annually the required sum in
addition to any dividends derived from the
stocks, to pay the interest the bends together
with one per centum on the amount thereof for
n sinking fund for the reduction Of the princi-
pal; the proceeds of said specific taxation
t. he applied only to the payment of the
interest and redemption of the principal
OF said bonds and to no other pur pose
1t provides also that for the special tax so paid
the person paying the same shall receive atcer-
tifeate for the amount SO paid, less five per
cent for the expense of collecting setting ont
the valuation Of the property and the amount
oil lax SO paid. The company authorized to
extend and operate their road, with necessary
turn-Outs and switches, to such point as they
may select in the city of Washington for their
depot, by and upon such streets and avenues a.
they may deem eligible, provided the consent
of the corporate authorities be first obtained to
the use of said streets and avenues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

1elegraphed Exclusively to the Erenino Syar.
PARIS, April 11-Unusual precautions were
taken by the police yesterday to onsrd against
quiet as usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

IRK NATuoNAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES will
hold Its annual spring session an this city du-
ring the present week. The meetings will be
hello at Lincoln Hall, and the scientific sessions,
which are open to the public, will take place
daily at IL O'Clock, commencing on Tuesday,
april l2tA- A nafnber Of papers on interesting
subjects have been entered on the list Of com
manicatons to be read.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

- Bishop simpson, Of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, gave the following advice TO a elasS
OF deacons ordained by him in Philadelphis
last Sunday =" Don't eat late suppers
found that nine out Of ten ministers who eal
after preaching die early"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

CORK. April 1.-The court is about To dis
charge Phillips, who was recently arrested here
e. an alleged embezzler of Federal bonds. he
cause the American depositions are not forth
cO0ing. "'sn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11
sIMiss Laura Keepe h - ..ume the

~ miss Laura keene Is to assume the manage
ment OF the Charleston Academy OF Music.
SThe Boston Five-Cents Savings Bank has
accounts with G.l34 depositors, and the amount
Of desposits Is sS,7i9yOO
~A member of the French Academv, in q
paper "On the effects of Frost upon Plants" I"
has shown that when the thaw is conducted
gradually the plant will always revive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

LIsBoN, April 11.-Latter advices from Para
quay state that President Lopez had suddenly
turned upon and surprised his pursuers, winning
quite victory. 1t is thought at Rio Janeiro
that the advantage would result in an indefinite
pr0longstion Of the war III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

DARGAINs FROM THE NEW YORK AND
ID PHILADELPHIA AUCTIONS DAILY.
just received, large invoice of TOWELS being
portion Of goods saved from the hre in Phiisdephi.
Trinsed Towels, % inches long, lsc.
.. from u TO sc =. very cheap.
Call and examine before buying elsewhere.
A lAss sssortnent OF Ladiss LINEN HAND
stIiped and PLAID MUSLIN, % and sc. per yard
oiss HEnsTIrChKD HANDKERcHIEFs. ali
SukIh,ISs ,I ; hss }1s.it, ys5y cheap Special atisn
EM0RY BAxTER.
RUILDEBs DEPOT, ESTABLISHED IN 1855
RKDMAS, COLMAN co, successor. to II w
site Center Market, AANUEACTUK ESS or
a.d DEALEkS IN 3 CILDING MATERIALS
Having fitted the Mill near Ath street and CAaAl
vita naehIne5y for m.hjng
we feel that We can supply requirement much
needed by manufacturing goods that have hereto
fore been made By hand All orders entrusted to
oar care VII receive prompt attention, and sAtisfae
We slso nannfscturs DOOR and WINDOW
IRAMEsof all kinds: M0CLDINGs, BRACKEfs,
Te., &c, Of which can be found . good a..ortmsot
both Store and Mill.
FLAMING, MATCHING, SCROLL SAVING.
TURNING, and Mill Work generally in ali its
oraneh hes RESPECTFULLY solicit shArsOt patron
We would also call your stteatiou to our depart.
mani Il BUILDERS HARDwARE, whsrs . good
PANTS, OILS III GLASS. PUTTY se., Constantly on anti
on hand. REDMAN, COLMAN 4 CO.,
Old No. 362 7th street.
mhl2 I'm Opposite Center Market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11
The PAIL Mall Ga.ette On GlsAstoue.
TeleQrdpAed Excfusipelu "a TIE Rneniaa ,Qsn-

LONDON, April 1.-The Pan Mali Gazettee
censures Giadstones shuffiing policy on Irish
matters and predicts a defeat OF the Irish land
bill on account OF the obscurity, compile alton
and ambiguity of its provisions.
The same paper urges the instant despatch OF
a friEate to the fisheries to watch the American
war steamers there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-11

THE hEGAL TENDER CASE IN THE SUPREME
OouRT-In the Supreme Court this morning
mr.. Potter, one of the counsel in the legal ten
Ger cases, the decision on which the Court re-
Gently Ceopened for new argument, stated
mat MT. Carlisle was absent on legal business
and another Of the counsel detained on account
OF sickness. The Court therefore ordered ,ha
the argument be postpo ned until next Monday
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-08-23

BELMONT CoUuNTY.-In tho matter Of
the nomination Of John L. Van PeIt for
Auditor Of Belmont county by the
Central Committee, which VIC mentioned
yesterday morning, VIC arc informed that
by reason Of u law extending the term Of
the present incumbent II was question
Of debate ut the time Of the Republican
County Convention whether the election
should take place this fall rs usual, or be
deferred until next year, and the questions
of tho validity Of the law referred to, and
nomination, were left by the Convention
with the Committee who finally determin-
cd to make a nomination, and met for
that and other purposes last Saturday.
The nomination Of Mr.. Van Pclt is said to
be strong one and we'll calculated to
rally tho strength Of the party. Our Bel
mont friends have determined on IN active
campaign and VIC hope to hear Of her re-
dcmption from Democracy on the second
Tuesday Of October.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-08-23

GRAVEL AND CEMENT RooFNG. -
George Crumbacker would inform tho
public that he is still engaged in tho
Gravel Roofing business, and that ho is
prepared ut any time toput on roofs, eth
CT large or small, ut the shortest possible
notice, guaranteeing his work for term
of years. lie has now been engaged in
the business for seven years past, and his
work has outllvcd q half dozen other
Patent Roofs. The demand for his work
is increasing from year to year. He put
on during the past year 1850 squares OF
his roofing in this city, which has given
satisfaction in every respect Address
him through the Post Office, or call at his
brick-yard, head of Lindsey street All
orders will be attended to promptly.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-08-23
The PnErr1Esr WOMAN IN NEW YoNl

TIE PRErT1EsT WOMAN IN New YoRK
Miss k, well known in our tash-
ionabEc society for her distin0uc appear
ancc and beautiful complexion, was once
q sallow, rough.skinned girl, chagrincd at
her red, frccklcd face. She pitched into
Hagan's Magnolia Balm, and is now rs
pretty in complexion rs she is chNrningin
manners. This article ovcrcomes lrcck-
les, tan, saIlowncss, moth-Mtchcs, ring
marks, etc, and makes one look ten years
younger than they arc. Magnolia Balm
for q transparent complexion, and Lyons
KathairOn TO make the hair plentiful, lux
uriunt, soft and delicate, have no rivals.
The Kathairon prevents the hair from
turning gray, eradicatcs dandrul, and is
the best AMI "l.eeaoaSt dressing in the
world. COdd&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-08-23

FUGITIVE FROM JusTICE.-saturday
afternoon, William Guido was arrested and
brought before Judge Johnston, charged
with being fugitive from justice. 1t is
alleged against Guido that he stole a horse
near Bridgeport, and made his escape to
this side Of the river. We know nothing
OF The particulars, rs no examination
could be had in this Statc-thc crime hay
ing been committed in another. Guido
was committed to Jail to await requlsi.
ton from the authorities Of Ohio We
heard it intimatcd that he would probably
waive that formality and be taken ut
once to Belmont county Tor examination
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-08-23

FATALIY ISJURED.-We mentioned in
yesterday mornings paper that man
was run over by II team and wagon in or
near MonndsvllIe, lust Sunday, but we
could give neither the name Of the party
nor the extent Of his injuries. Wohcartl,
ycsterluy,that he is president of Mounds
vile; that his name is Porter; and that both
hislowerlimbs wCro ieartully crushed, AS
he is between 90 and 70 years old, and Of
less than ordinary rccupcrativC powers, it
Is feared that he cannot survive the shock
received. No blame whatever, so far rs
we arc informed, is attached to the driver
of the team, rs the dust raised by the
vehicles Immediately preceding was so
dense that Mr.. Porter was not observed
in time to avoid the collision.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1870-08-23

Who WAS REArBRANDT?-An artist, a
genius Of the highest order. ale posses.
sed the full empire Of light and shade and
ofall tho tints floating between them; he
tinged his pencil with equal success, in
the cool Of the dawn, in the noontidc ray,
in the livid flash, in evNncscent twilight
and nade darkness rfsi1lc." Sec "Rcm.
brandt effects" in photography at the
Partridge Gallery.