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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

GOVERNOR SHAFFER, of Utlh, left for hi
home in Illinois last evening, u.e to the
field of his new official labors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

THE RECENT ACCOUNT of an interview with
Senator Sumner, published in the New York
World, purporting to give the views of that
Senator on Cuban affairs, is repudiated by his
friends, who pronounce the whole story a fabri-
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

~An Indianapolis clergyman has preached q
sermon on frizzled hair.
D6An unpopular "ism" with everybody-th
rheumatism.
~The striking umbrella girls Of New York
are to form protective union" For LIE?
General Longstreet II President Of the
New Orleans Central Republican Club.
~ The medical students q Michigan Univer-
sity are 30 rapacious for "subjects" that Ann
Arbor people don't dare to die.
The Chinese are becoming extensive pur-
chasers Of real estate In San francisco, where
unimproved real estate pays one Per cent: .
month on leases to persons who desire 70 build.
Cinnamon in January amounted to sa4, 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14
The Last Brooklyn Murder


1.'ey'uPHeu E1ctustreIy 70 Ihe Ecentng Star.
NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-D. s. Voorhees, a well
known builder, who was shot in bar room i'm
brooklyn last night by a drunken man named
Chambers, died to-day. The murderer has beer
arrested. There is much excitement in Brook
lyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14
pproved, December %, 1869.
[PuBLIc REsoLUTIoN-NO. Al

RESOLUTION suspending existing provisions of
law for taking the census.
Resolred by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentdtires of the United States of America in Com
gress assembled, That all existing provisions of
law relating to taking the census required by
the Consultation of the United States be, and
the same are hereby, suspended and postponed
until the first day Of February, ammo Domini
eighteen hundred and seventy
Approved, December %, 1869,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

The "GAIETIEs OF THE SEASON" are now
tOlerably numerous in Washnaton. A belle of
the capital recently visited seven social enter
tainments in one night, and declared, as she con-
cluded her half hour at the seventh, that she
had "two more to go to- before daylight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14
Post Office Robbery.

WILLIAMsPORT, PA, Feb. 14-The Jersey
Shore post Office, sixteen miles from here was
robbed last night. About S45 in cash W as taken
but the stamps and letters were not molested
No trace to the thieves.
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OFFICIAL.
LAWS OF The UNITED STATES,
Passed at Second Session Of Forty first Congress
TPrBIIC-NO. Ill

lPCBLIC-NO. I'LL
An ACT giving the com ent of the United States
30 the erection of a bridge across the Villa
mette river, in oregon, from the city Of Port
land to the east bank of said river.
Be Il enacted by the SeHute and House Of Repre-
sentdfires Of the United States Of America in Con-
gTess assembled, That the consent of the United
State is hereby given to the corporation of the
city of Portland in the State of Oregon, to erect
or cause to be erected, a bridge, with dverging
rOadways and footways and double draws, over
and across the Willamette river, between the
city of Portland and the east bank of said river,
at any time within six years after the passage of
this act: PTOrided, That the said bridge shall
he so constructed and built as not to obstruct
impair, or injuriously modify the navigation of
the river; and in order to secure a compliance
with these conditions, the corporation. assOcia-
ton, or company proposing to erect the same,
previous TO commencing the construction of the
fridge, shall submit to the Secretary of War a
Ilan of the bridge, with a detailed map of the
river at the proposed site Of the bridge and
for the distance of a mile above and below
all points of the same, together with all other in
formation touching said bridge and river as
that may be deemed requisite by the Secretary
Of War 70 determine whether the said bridge,
v hen built, will conform to the prescribed con-
ditions OF the act, not to obstruct, IMPAIR or in
juriously modify the navigation of the river:
Irorided further, That the Secretary of War
may detail an officer to superintend the survey
and 6xamination of said river with view to said
10 alton.
SEC. 2. And be IL further enacted, That the
rected, upon receiving said plan and map and
other information, and upon being satisfied that
bridge built on such plain [planl and at said
locality will conform to the prescribed condi-
tions OF this act, not to obstruct, IMPAIR or in
juriously modify the navigation of said river, to
notify the said corporation, association, or COM
pany proposing to erect the same that he ap-
proves the same; and upon receiving such noti-
fication, the said corporation, association, or
company may proceed to the erection Of said
bridge, conforming strictly to the approved
plan and location. But until the Secretary of
War approve the plan and location of said
bridge, and notify the said corporation, associ-
alton. or company Of the same, the bridge shall
not be built or commenced.
SEC. 8. And be further enacted, That the said
corporation of the city of Portland is hereby
authorized and empowered, so far as Congress
has the power to grant the same, to make such
rules and regulations for the care of said bridge
and for the regulation and collection Of tolls for
crossing on the same, as they shall deem just
and reas enable.
Approved, February 2, 1870.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14
A Naval Station I'm the Red Sea,

FLORENCE, Feb. 14.-The italian corve..e
vendetta, has sailed for the Red Sea to establish
naval station In those waters. She has a
scientific commission on board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

nted an actual state 80 var. and proceeded
hen % argue that the Caean repabiic Was an
etual fact, and in such cord. tion that 10 could
recognized hy other nations He quoted
rom Spanish authorities and the action OF the
Spani sh Government % show that they thOasht
N c Cubans had o. faoto gavernment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14
ROchefOrt Getting Respectful 70 the
Powers That he.
1ele1Tdphed EzclGsiuely to The Evenino Star.

PARIS, Feb. H.-Henri RochefOrt has ad-
dressed letter to the Prefect Of Police, claim
ing, in moderate and respectful terms, the right
to furnish articles to his own journal, the Mar
setldisc, without submitting tn I'm to the exami-
nation Of the keeper Of the prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

1In Oshkosh, Wisconsin, woman has been
convicted of horrible cruelty to her step-s0n, six
years Of age. Not content with beating him and
pulling the hair out Of his head by handfuls, she
turned the child out in the cold, In his night
shirt, and locked him up In an outbuilding. bare
footed, till his feet froze. Her name Is Martha
Large, and her sentence Is three months imp,is
onment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14
The Markets To-Day.
felegrophed Ezciusirely 20 TAe Eveninq lSsav.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 1k-CottOn dull, and nomi-
nally at 2i2. Flour fairly active aud
prices are weak. Howard street super
fine, s462kas5; do. extra, s5I2Sase. 10.
family, s6.25as7; City Mills superfine, si75a
$50; do. extra, s5-50as6.25; do. family,
extra, s5.25as5.75; do. family, s625as6.s5 Wheat
steady: Maryland, red, sI35aSI.is; Pennsyl-
vania, red, sl-22ss12i. Corn active, prime
5Sa55c. Rye duh at 95asi. Pork firm at s27 so
aS2s. Bacon firm: rib sides, 15k alec; clear DO,
l6sal6k; shoulders, 124a al3c; hams, 19a2Oc.
Lard quiet at 16xc. Whisky firm at 9sa9ac.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 14-Wm. Fisher a. Sons,
quote Virginia 6's, Old, 81 bid, 81 ! asked; do.
1866, 6s asked.
NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-Stocks firm. Money
easy at Sac per cent. Exchange, long, So; short,
eH-coupon, G2ss; new, G5x. North Carolinas,
old, i6h; new, 251.
NEw YORK, Feb. 14.-Flour 5aloc better.
Wheat 1a2c better. Corn dull and heavy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14
A woman Shoots q Man I'm Church.
Ielegrdphed Ezclnsirely 70 The Erenina Star.

PIQUA, OHIO, Feb. H.-Mary Mahes shot
Thomas Wyse in st. Mary's Catholic Church
yesterday morning. His condition is critical
He had promised to marry her, but his engage
ment to marry another had been announced in
church shortly before the attempt TO kill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

DEATH OF WELL-KNOwN TEACHER
Friend Caleb s. Hall0well, formerly q promi-
nent teacher in Alexandra, Va, died recently
city he removed In 1861, when the schools in
Alexandria were broken up by the war. In
Philadelphia he opened private school, which
soon became one Of the first in that city. Mr..
Hallowell's pupils are scattered all over the
Southern country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

THE NEW ORLEANS BOUNTY MONEY CASE
To-day, in the District Court, Judge Wylie, the
case Of the petition Of Admiral Farragut and
others for bounty money for the destruction of
rebel vessels in the passage Of Forts jackson
and st. Phillip during the war was taken up,
and the question of the jurisdiction of the court
raised by demuIr r1fled by the United States,
was argued. General Butler, s. Hubley Ash
ton, and n. Wilson, appear for the captors, and
Genera! Darlington and X. NJ. Corwine for the
United States.
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Killed his Son Accidentally.
eleQrdphed Ezclusirelu to The Erenina Star.

BOSTON, Feb. H-Last evening, man named
James McCarron, while drawing a charge from
a loaded revolver, accidentally discharged it.
the contents entering the body Of his son, Will
liam, lad about six years old, Killing him al
most Instantly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

MADRID, Feb. H.-It is probable that Senor
Becerra, Colonial Minister, will soon retire.
owing to the stormy discussion in the Cortes on
saturday, on the subject of his dismissal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

COUNTERPART FIVE CENT CoINs.-A large
number Of counterfeit five cent coins are re-
ported in circulation, and are thus described:
The motto, " In God we trust, !" IL much larger
low color Of the spurious coin Is also another
test; this Is caused by the presence Of zinc. Mr..
Eckfeldt, the assayer of the mint at Philadel-
phia, says that the most ready test with all
kinds Of coin is the weight, which counterfeiters
are seldom able to bring out right. The true
weight Is "a grains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

Miss Aide TOPP's CoNCERT.-The pro-
gramme for Miss Topp's concert at Lincoln Hall
tonight is one Of great attractiveness and as it
will be the last appearance OF this charming
young pianist, large attendance may conf
IDENTIFY be expected. She will be assisted by
several popular artists: Miss Henrietta Beebe,
Signor A. Randolf, Mr.. j. Levy, the great cor
net sOloist, and Signor G. Riggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

QUEEN VICTORIA TO BE MARRIKD-An alb
surd rumor Is telegraphed to this country that
marriage is contemplated by her Majesty,
Queen Victoria, with the Prince .Augusten-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE DEPART-
MENT OF VIRGINIA.-The President on Satur-
day directed that the Distcict of Columbia be
detached from the Department of the East
Gen. McDowells command-and added to the
Department Of Virginia, under command of
General Canby,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14
bismarck going to Tilt against the
Pope.

3e'ey'uP"eu E1ctustce1y 20 IE ErtntNg NtdT.
BERLIN, Feb 4.-It is said that Count Won
Bismarck, in case other great powers concur,
VIII prepare protest against Papal syllabus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

1he Buffalo Express says that the liveliest
lunch trade.
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0oyerumens Securities.

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a, is7o.-Jsy Cooke q Co
furnish the following quotations Of Government
sacur;sfos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

DISCHARGE OF WORKMRN AT THE TREASURY
ExTENsIoN.-The work on the Treasury Exten-
sion being nearly completed and the appro pria-
tons therefor quite exhausted, about forty work.
men were discharged on Saturday. A small
number Of mechanics, however, were retained
to complete some minor improvements, a
sufficient amount of funds being on hand to
complete the stairway in the northwest corner
OF the building. The central stairway is quite
completed, and the scaffolding will be taken
DOWN in few days. Only small appropriation
is required to complete the entire building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

GUNPowDKR BooNERANe.-The latest curl
osity in gunnery has just been tested at Fortress
Monroe, with "success," - reported. It is Q
cannon shot within it, and while flying through
the air and near the end OF its range, discharges
Q second shot, and this gives great range. Itisto
be hoped the first shot may be always % con-
structed ~ not 70 turn any somersaults and %
send the second shot the wrong way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

LONG WINDRD PEoPLR.-The Boston Times
sermons, long Communication, and long editor
tals are nuisances which the people detest, and
are generally only evidences Of how much Q man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

~Texas likes the Chinese.
0Brownis the ruling color i'm Paris.
B%New York city is sending colonies to Kan
sas.
s%About half the currency at Denver is Chi.
nese coin.
s1The question in Francois the Empire
peace ?"
sISolitary confinement has crazed nine CON-
victs in the Detroit prison.
s1-"Moonshine Masquersdes" are INDUCED
In out west.
HPerfectly happy-the boy in possession OF
Paris doll.
HThe latest dodge Of confidence men Ia IN
make their checks payable TO the order Of their
endorse it. ASs
~The New Jersey. Legislature Is r..>s a. ,,-
corporate the Newark Mutual He -,,h aSnsense ~ s
Com"ap~ with authe-., - insnre rersons
against sickness and disease.
0In the Supreme'Court, Brooklyn, n Y, on
Saturday, judge Gilbert decided 20 release Ed
win Perry, charged with the murder OF a n'ens eon
Watchman Hayee on bail I'm the sum OF s'sv"
with four sureties ofs5yooe essh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.
BACHELORS HAIR DYE.
MANHOOD AND wOnANHoop.

ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN, on the passir nal
attraction of the s-Xes and The happiness Of TRUE
hARRIAGE- vEas perfect manhood and perfect vO-
manhood unite - Consecrate the union, Sent free-
Sn sealed envplftpeS. Address, HOWARD ASSDtI-
ALTON, Box 7. Philadelphia, Pa -ecJm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

The HETHEATERs.-Maggie Mitchell commences
her engagement at the National Theater to-
night, making her first appearance in "The
Pearl of Savoy; or, The Mothers Prayer"
During the week "Fanchon' and Little Bare
foot" will be presented. OF course, the theatre
will be filled during the week.
Playgoers must make the most of Miss Laura
keene and company this week, as they appear
in Richmond next week. Tonight, d" Hunted
Down." is to be performed, one Of the plays in
which this company appear to great advantage.
During the week we are promised " Peg wOf-
fngton" and /" She Stoops to Conquer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN GENERALS SHER-
MAN AND TERRY.-The Vice President laid
before the Senate this morning q report from
the Secretary Of War enclosing the correspond
ence between General Sherman and General
Terry in reference to Georgia matters, in an
report shows that General Terry was assigned
to duty as Commander Of the Military District
OF Georgia at the request Of Governor Bullock.
General Terry requested the President not to
assign him to duty there, but the assignment
was made, the President believing that he (Gen.
Terry could execute the delicate and responsible
duties better than any one else. Gen. Terry was
however, instructed not to remove any officer
but to let matters continue until q necessity
should arise. Under date Of January 2, General
Terry informs General Sherman that he has be-
come convinced that his assignment to the COM
mand OF that District was necessary, and that he
should be clothed with all the powers given by
the reconstruction acts. General Terry subse-
4uently inquiries If he has power to investigate
Legislature, or should the taking Of the oath by
them be conclusive. General Sherman answers
by directing General Terry to use his own
discretion, and If aagrant cases arise to
General Sherman OF his belief that the
Fifteenth Amedment would be adopted, but
expresses his doubt Of the Legislature passing
necessary laws to put down the Ku-Kux with
cut purifcation. General Sherman, In reply
informs General Terry that he viii be sustained
inthe exercise Of any authority to maintain good
order until the State shall be recognized BY the
Executive and Congress, and some lawful means
found whereby friends of tho Government can
be defended against Ku-K.ux and assasslns
General sherman informs General Terry that
the use Of soldiers should be limited to maintain-
ing peace, and he (Terry) must be the Judge of
how far 1t was wise or polite to Interfere with
the component parts Of the Legislature, or with
their proposed legislation. Under date Of Jan
uary II, General Sherman notifies General
Terry that the President approves his course
The report is . very lengthy one, and contains
o large number OF kilograms and cOmmuuica-
tions which have passed between Generals Sher-
man and Terry and Governor Bullock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
w at the PARLOR> OF THE FIRST CONGRE-
GATIONAL CHURC II. corner of 10th and q streets.
oft-rs superior advantages for gaining thorough
MUSICAL EDUCATION in every department.
Terms-SlJ, SE and 80 per quarter, according
O. grade.
The Spring Term begins on MONDAY, February
II Pupils received az all times.
See circulars, at the music and book stores,
jaH 2av4t OBJ BULLARD, Director.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-14

For sale and on Free Exhibition at BARLOwS
GALLERY OF FINE ARTS. large number of
EOBERN PICTCRES suitable for Holiday
Presents will be found amongst them. No. 237
Penna avenue. between 18th and 18th streets south
side, over LANES Looking Glass and Picture
Frame Establishment. noH-6n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-24
SPECIAL NOTICES,
The Season OfExhaustiou.

The close sultry weather which usually pre-.
walls toward the end Of summer is pa ticularly
uniaVorable to the feeble and enervated. Even
the we'll knit frames tf strong men feel the in
huence OF the season, and lassitule and languor
p'rysde the whole community Ladies, espe
clsliy those in delicate health, suffer much from
DEPUTY, occasoned by the humid hest, and
feel the want Of Il wholesome invgorsnt in
tsGt' necessity Tor something to recruit the
exhausted system is experienced. more or less,
by every b,dy' and the only question is, 9ohat
that something aoW be. With those who have
tested me effect OIL Eo.tetters Stomach Bitters
on themselves, or have observed lis effects on
others, this question will not be in doubt for q
single moment. Its tonic and regulating oper-
ton, and Its agency IN creating healthy appe'
tite and promoting digestion, are rightly class.
ed by all who have re;ortod to this uuequalled
vegetable invigorant and corrective, among the
most extraordinary therapeutic wonders OF
modern times. 1t should be taken at this sea-
son as 9 safeguard against the epidemic dis
eases which are 80 apt to attack the relaxed
system in the fall of the year.
AS it IS understood that mcrceGary specula-
tors IN various parts Of the country are endeav-
oring to supersede the standard tonic of the age
with worthless articles manufactured by them
selves which they represent 10 BIZ superior 10
this long tried remedy, it is proper to put the
public on their guard against this species of i'm
position. and to warn them against tho delete
rious trash with which dishonorable dealers
seek to drench them. aug 22-eolw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-24
Auction SALES.

ssUBLIC SALE.-By virtue Of a decree of
j The Circuit Court OF Prince William county,
pronounced on the 18th day OF October, 1866.
in tho suit of Lslshaw vs.. Miner the undei-
signed, who was appointed special Commits
sioncr for that purpose, will, on MONDAY,
the lst day of August, 1870, that being Court
day, at the front door Of the Court House OF
said county, sell, by public auction, TWO
TRACTS OF LAND adjoining esc6 other {;
one containing 7O5 acres, rood and 2oa esff
poles and has on it comfortable Dwell -kAQ
LING. The othor contains 60 acres, roods and
q poles
These tracts of land are situated in Prince
William county, on the telegraph road from
Du>nfres to Fredericksburg, about two miles
from the former place.
They are we'll timbered and watered, and are
considered very good lands, and are within two
miles of navigsble water.
TERMS-One.fourth of the purchase money
to be in cash on the day Of SALE and the residue
in three equal instslments of six, twelve and
eighteen months; the deferred payments to
bear interest from the day of sale, and to be
secured by bonds. with approved personal Sc
curity; the title to be retained and the land
subject to resale, under order of the Court,
and ten per cent of the purchase money forfeit
ed in case the terms are not complied with.
EPPA HUNTON, COMMIT.
Prince William co., jy 1-eots
&a-The above sale has been postponed until
MONDAY, September 9Th, 1870, at the same
hour and place. aug 8-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-24

Local BaEvIT1Es. Col. joan w. Minor,
Dooorkeepcr Of the Virginia Senate, was IN
the city yesterday, looking we'll and as vlRor-
Gus aud active as youth.
Nlr. John Thompson has removed his oyster
and iruit stand one door above mis- former
pace, opposite the Gaz:tte Office.
The war In Europe has a very disturbing in
nuence upon our ocean mails. Formerly our
firms In the Liverpool trade always received
the letters OF their English correspondents
within eleven days. Letters mailed at Liver
pool on the Oh inst. were not received here
u1tll this morning.
Much complaint is made Of social disorders
on Royal street, north OF Cameron.
Rain began about = o'clock this morning
and continued until noun.
The attention of market people is called to
thc notice Of the Mayor, in to-day's Gazette.
y load of oats was spilled from country
Wagon at the corner of King and Washington
streets, yesterday, which gave the idlers Of the
neghoorhood an opportunity 10 congregate
d.; anu look On while the oats were gathered up.
Inc remnants furnished feast for the chick
ems OF the vicinity. o
Rev. Lewis Rose is getting up another ex.
fiQursion among the colored people OF this city.
De claims to be the son of an African Chief.