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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

A NEW PNEUMATIC DESPATCH was extern
siyely pictured and described IN the New York
papers Of Saturday, heTalding the formation OF
a company to construct a pneumatic tube for
the transmission OF freight by means Of hollow
spheres. IL Is claimed that the products Of the
country can be transported to and from all parts
OF the country in a few hours instead OF DAYS,
and at a trifiing cost. The new vehicle requires
a perfect road-bed or track on which TO operate.
This road-bed has been prepared by the invention
OF the pneumatic tube. ON the bottom a metallic
plate will be laid, slightly concaye, 10 adapt it
10 the conveNity of the sphere. The hollow
globes, in which freight is 10 placed. will be
propelled by the exhaustion of air from the
other end OF the tube, worked by an air-pump.
As soon as air enough Is drawn out OF the tube
to destroy its equilibrium, the current strikes
the sphere and c@rries IL TO its destination. The
pressure on IA sphere six feet in diameter, under
complete exhaustion, would be about fifty-two
thousand pounds When the spheres are once in
motion, a pressure OF less than one hundred
pounds will propel them rapidly as required.
Ii is claimed that a velocity of from one hundred
and fifty 10 two hundred miles an hour can be
attained. The tubes can be placed over or under
ground. IL is proposed to make them OF wood
of narrow plank, tongued and grooved, the
joints cemented. IL is estimated by the origna-
tor that line OF tubes, ght feet in diameter,
can be built for about $4,000 mile, the right
Of wa not included.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

the SIOpers-MOre Quakes.
Tetegrdpked Erclusirely TO The Eueniag Sidr.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23.-There was A heavy
rain last night, making a total fall of fifteen
and halt inches, Abundant crops are almost
certainly assured by the rains, and the people
a-e Jubllant over the improved prospects OF the
crops.
There were numerous outrages on the China
men yesterday. fearful riot was imminent
but the heavy rain and a large police force dis
Iecsed the mob. Several persons were injured
while attempting to rescue the Chinese
The pavilion was crowded to-day by people
to witness the monster concert Hundreds
were turned away. The festival closes on FRI
day with a grand ball.
Honolulu dates OF the 5th instant have been
received. The hosting of the consular flags of
Austria was witnessed by the officers of the
Austrian trigate Donan, the members of the
Island cabinet, all the foreign ministers, and the
entire consular corps.
The missionary packet Morning Star was
wrecked on Bic lbOncai island october 18th. and
is a total loss. Her passengers-among whom
were Reys j. +. Payne, q. Il. Snow, and A. A.
Sturges and famiy-were saved, and taken to
Honolulu by the British brig Annie Porter.
There were several severe shocks OF earth
quake on the Island of Hawaii. The summit OF
the volcano ManalOa, is shrouded i'm smoke
indicating that the crater is again active.
The Board Of immigration have sent an agent
to China, to promote the immigration Of Chinese
to the Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24
Important from Mauch Chunk-Poss
Office Robbed of So.

I..egrdphed ETciHsireiy 90 Tae Ereaing Star,
MATCH CHUNK. Feb. 2i.-The pos; Office was
entered last night and robbed of a few ,lolla--s
n change. The lett, rs were not disturbed a.
far as il known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

CONVICTION AND SEIZURE UNDER REVENUE
LAws.-Dispatches have been received here by
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue an
nouncing that Houton and Brink were con-
victed at Buffalo to-day Of whisky frauds, and
the seizure of KirRpatrick's distillery at Chat
tanooga, Tenn, with 800 barrels of spirits, for
violating the revenue laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

Boston, Feb. 2i.-A movement is on foot in
the Legislature for a change in the constitution
by which members of one or both br ranches OF
the Legislature may be elected for two or more
years.
A Methodist church i'm East Weymouth was
DESTROYED by fire yesterday afternoon. Loss,
$4,000; insured for 81 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

ALAsKA.-The Senate Committee on Terrific
rles at this mornings meeting, agreed to report
favorably upon Senator Howard's bill intro
duced in the Senate yesterday, providing for a
territorial government for Alaska.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

Z 1NIIAN'ALLIANCE.-The report of the Indian
Agent at Fort Mac Rae, New Mexico, has been
received at the Indian Bureau. He states that
representatives Of the Miscaleras Indians have
waited upon him and IN lde known their desire to
join the Apaches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24
Miiwn NIKE Wants . Capital.
eteoToi he'd Ezclusirelv "a N. Fr.n,,,, o.

LMAOkIk Feb. 4.-The Board Of Super-
yIsoIsoI me county of Milwaukee has tendsred
tne ne" Court-house- Ia cost nearly 81 a a OOD IN
the State for capitol house. provided pc .an;.
tai is removed to Milwaukee NC eSff-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

RECEIPTS FROM CUsrons.-The receipts from
Customs for the week ending February 10th were
as follows: Boston, S392, 1890; New York, So
93S,O00; Philadelphia, S12s.719.G3; Baltimore,
Slt3 ,s25.2S; New orleans, Feb. to IL, S2J7, :
955.Sl. Total, II, SCI, ,621.22.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

WITHDRAWAL OF MONTANA LANDs.-Com-
missioner Wilson, of the General Land Office
has issued instructions to the United States
Surveyor General at H;lena, Montana, to with
draw the lands reserved by the President of the
United States at FOrt.Shaw, in Lewis and Clark
counties. Montana, on the 18th January last
1hls reservation embraces f0rty-six square
miles, and is situated on Sun river, an affiuent
of the Missouri river from the west. Just below
the great falls, fifty miles above Fort Benton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

Hon. WIN. ORION, President of the Western
Union Telegraph, made laborious argumen
before the Senate Committee on Post Office
and Post Roads this morning against Govern
ment interference with the telegraph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

THE CADETsHIP BUsINEss-THE MILITARY
COMMITTEE STILL ON THE WAR PATH.-The
House Committee on. Military Affairs this
morning examined a number of witnesses from
New York, in reference to the charges against
MIR. Golladay, member from Kentucky,
charged with selling his cadetship. 1t is under
stood at the Capitol that the committee is pre-
pared to report in favor of the expulsion OF r.
X. Butler, of Tennessee, on the same charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24
FROM PARIS TODAY.
FIOurens Sentenced to Three Years
imprisonment.
Qrdphed Exclusirelu to The Epenina .Stnr.

IelsgTdphed ExclasireIy 70 The Evening Star.
PARIS, Feb. 2i.-The action against Gustave
Flourens, for having aided in the desertiOn OF
two soldiers, has been terminated. The prisoner
did not appear in court to answer the charge
and he was sentenced to three years imprison-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

Ttlesrophed Erclusirely to the Erening Star.
LONDON, Feb. 2i.-The Times to-day has an
editorial on the scene in the court room yester-
day, at the trial of the Lady Mordaunt divorce
case. The Times says:
''The error of the Prince of Wales is due to the
carelessness of his reputation and the needless
ness in the matter of personal Iptimacies which
are forbidden to royalty. Prince Albert's ex-
ample is faultless, and the Prince of Wales will
learn from it, and exemplify his life, free even
fl ON semblance Of levity."
The Times also has an editorial on the subject
Of the recent DIT cision of the Supreme Court of
the United States in the matter of legal tenders,
asserting that the decision restored the English
confidence in American Justice.
Underwriters are charging fifty per cent. pre-
MUM on the niSsing steamer City OF Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

SECRETARY robson and the Naval Com
mittee of the House and Senate, will leave here
on special train on Friday to visit the Monarch
at Annapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24
Sharp Fight With the Indians I'm Ari.
zOna-Thirteen killed-A Bar of
Gold Lying Around Loose.
.IadE ~

SANTA FE., Feb. 2i.-Colonel Bernard, with
detacLments of the 1st and Sth cavalry had
running fight in Arizona on the 18th u1timo
Thirteen Indians were killed. A bar Of gold
that Colonel j. +. Stone had with him when he
was killed, and the mail robbed, were found in
camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24
FROM LONDON TODAY.
New Arrangements for Steamers.

7elesrcphed Ezclusiuely TO Tie Erening Star.
LONDON, Feb. 2i.-The steamers North Ger
man and Lloyd, of the New York and Bremen
line, will hereafter discharge at Southampton
docks, instead OF simply calling at COwes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24
Serious Fire AZ Cincinnati.
NtLl0vau,Asd K1clusipeIs m ~. R~...-u ~.

Z. CINCINNATI, Feb. A.--H. T. West & Co.'s
queensware store was damaged BY fire. Loss
and &. W. Morris. McCail's hardware store ad-
joining was damaged to the extent of $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

THE NAVAL WRANGLE.-The House Commit
tee on Naval Affairs this morning resumed the
consideration of the line and staff question, and
talked over various provisions of the bill. The
committee so far have determined to give posi-
tive rank to all stafl Ulcers, though such rank
is not to carry command with it in any instance.
but will be precisely similar to the staff and line
rank in the army. The committee is now en-
gagged in revising the pay table of the Navy and
will cut off all combinations for rations, fuel,
&c, and fix definite salary for all officers, of
both line and staff, dropping Off all per centage,
combinations, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

A SPLENDID PANORAMA OF THE BEAU
n ties and wonders of Nature and Art, in both
Europe and America. together with striking scrip
tural scenes, and the illumination of some of the
principal cities Of the world, in life size, will be ex
hibited at Waugh Chapel, corner Of Sd street east
and street north, Capitol Hill, on FRIDAY EVE
MING, 25th instant, at IA O'Clock
Tickets Is cents; children under ten years Is
cents. fe23- St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

Last week of the popular favorite,
MAGGIE MITCHELL.
This Evening, the beautiful domestic drama
translated from the German by August Waldaur,
Esq. entitled
FANCHoN, THE LITTLE CRICKET,
With appropriate scenery, mechanical effects, and
a splendid cast of characters.
MAGGIE MITCHELL MATINEE NEXT SAT
URDAY. at y O'Clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24
NJ ALTON THEAT TIRE.

ATIONAL ATRE.
Unprecedented and triumphant success Of
PAREPA ROSA ENGLISH OPERA.
CARL ROSA, c. d. HESS & CO, Proprietors and
Directors.
II. DE VINO, Business Manager.
III. JACKSON, Stage Manager.
Six Nights and MATINEE,
Commencing MONDAY, February %.
With Waliaces beautiful and popular Opera,
MARlTANA. MARITANA.
NINE. PAREPA ROSA in her great and unri-
vailed role of MARlTANA, with NJ Rs. 4. SEGUIN,
AESsRS- W. CASTLE, LAWRENCE, his first
appearance,JS. q. CAMPBELL, ii. HOWARD and
others
Conductor, MR.. CARL ROSA
TUESDAY, Feb. 2g-BOHEMIAN GIRL.
Debut of the youthful, charming Prima Donna
sOprano, from Her Majesty Theatre. London,
MISS ROSE HERSEE,
In her most admirable role of Airline, in which
character she has achieved great a success.
ON WEDNESDAY,
Mozart $ master work, first time in English,)
The MARRIAGE OF FIGARO.
Reserved Seats in Orchestra, $3.50 in Parquette
81 Dress Circle, S1s0; Admission, 81; Balcony, IS
cents, Gallery, 30 cents; Boxes, $50.
sale OF seats for the first three nights begins
1HJ ESDA \ AT a m at MetZerOtt & Co.. Sale
for any night and Matinee begins Friday fe22 If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

The WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT of the
London NeUs was pleased with the treatment
accorded to Prince Arthur in Washington Re
ferring to the reception at General Sherman's
the writer says:-''I was particularly struck
with the well-bred air displayed by those pres
ent in regard to the distinguished visitor. While
the curiosity to see him was not disguised, there
was total absence of any OF that pushing and
scrambling which, am sorry to say, may often
be seen in Europe among persons who ought to
know great deal better. Nothing could be
nicer than the Princes carriage and bearing.
His manner was courteous, dignified, and grace
full"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

PEEsoNAL.-Edgar T. Welles, ESD, formerly
Chief Clerk of the Navy Department, is on a
short visit to this CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

IetegTdpheu frctnsireiy 70 Ihs EreRt7g Star.
SOUTHAMPTON, Feb. 2i.-The steamship Bal
tlmOre has arrived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

ST. Louis, Feb. 24-The State Senate yester-
day passed constitutional amendment extend
ing suffrage to negroes and restraining franchise
by vote Of % to TO be submitted to the peo-
pie at the next general election; also, elected
Miss Nellie Raymond, Of st. LOUIS, engrossing
clerk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

INTERVAL REvENUE.-The receipts from this
source to-day were 1896 .G07.12.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24
The Two Men Named Agnew who Mar.
ried the Two Girls Named DOuSher.
~ Come to Grief-They are Arrested
for BiSamy.
I Ezclusirely TO The Erenino Star.


READING, PA, Feb. 2i-Edward and Daniel
Agnew, who recently married two girls named
Dougherty, at Chester, Pa, both having wives
living in Philadelphia, have been arrested and
committed to prison on the charge of bigamy.
preferred by the mother of the girls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

s|Sunset Cox weighs less than 100 pounds.
~Cincinnati issues 100 soup tickets daily.
DVA jury Of California gourmends has deci-
ded that goatmeat h superior 10 mutton.
- Burglars are called moonlight mechan-
ics."
DICalifornia regards IL as bad sign for one
to-die with his boots on. They are not 90 par
ticular when IL comes TO sleeping.-Det. FSse
Press.
~A Richmond sage says that saw-dnst pile
with which mankind IL afflicted, IL every ihoi-
yidual would make his own saw-dust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

DENVER, Col, Feb. 2-E. ID. Kinney was
murdered by Bill Duboise, q noted desperate,
who escaped to the mountains. The citizens
are in pursuit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

VERMONT WOMAN recently died of injuries
received by fall on the ice, as was supposed.
A post mortem examination ofthe body revealed
the curious fact, however, that her lungs we're
ossified; that is portions thereof were converted
inlo bone. There was great number Of small
bones, the longest about an inch in length, and
varying i'm size and shape. There Is no similar
body have been known to ossify, but not the
lungs. Ossifcaton of the heart has gotten TO be
not an uncommon occurrence, and the tissues
have been known to assume an osseous condi-
ton. This Vermont case should be carefully in
vestigated. A strict an able investigation might
lead to disclosures Of immense importance 10 the
human family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24
THE ADULTERY CASE OF THE
PRINCE OF WALES AND
LADY MORDAINE.

The London Times Reads the Prince q
Lecture-Tells him to Pattern After
his Father-The Supreme Court De-
cisiOn.On Legal Tenders appIaudetI
by the Times-Amxfety About the
steamer City Of Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

INFLATIoN GETS A BLACK EYE IN THE SEN
ATE.-NIr. Williams to-day offered the following
resolution in the Senate, which was agreed to:
Resolred, That to add to to the present ire
deemable paper currency of the country would
be to render more difficult and remote the re-
sumption OF specie payments; to encourage and
foster the spirit of speculation; to aggravate the
evils produced by frequent and sudden fluctua-
tons Of values; to depreciate the credit of the
nation, and to check the healthful tendency of
legitimate business to settle down on a safe and
permanent basis, and therefore, in the opinion
of the Senate the existing volume OF such cur
rency ought not to be H. creased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

THE SALE OF CADETSHIPs.-In the House
this morning, Immediately after the reading OF
the Journal, Mr.. Whittemore, the member from
South Carolina, who sold his cadetship, arose
and addressed the Speaker.
Speaker Blaine declined to recognize the gem
tleman, and laid before the House the resgna-
ton OF Mr.. Whlttemore as a member, and the
acceptance of the same by the Governor of
South Carolina. stating that it was for the House
to determine II the gentleman should proceed.
"A lengthy debate ensued upon points of order,
Sc., participated in by Messrs. Logan, Butler,
Bingham, FarnswOrth and others.
General Logan held the floor, and declined to
yield to any one until the House should declare
whether vote should be taken on the resolu-
ton reported by the Committee. Some held
House had acceded to it. and others that il was
implied the House had accepted it,
Messrs. Dawes, Banks and others contended
for the former view, while the Speaker held to
the latter, and was sustained by the House.
Unanimous consent was asked for Whittemore
to proceed, but was refused by the House.
The resolution Of the Military Committee was
diately offered resolution declaring that
Whittemore had disposed of his cadetships for
a pecuniary consideration, and was therefore
unworthy to occupy seat in the House; which
was adopted unanimOusly-1S5 members voting
for il.
Gen. Butler of course did not vote, having
announced his intention not to vote on the ques-
tion yesterday.
Whittemore left the Hall, and his seat on the
center was taken by Gen. Farnsworth
Several members, when the yea and nav list
was called, failed to answer to their names
The galleries were densely crowded long be-
fore the House met.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

SOCIETY IN WAsHIHGTON.-The reception Of
General and Mrs. A. j. Myer, at their residence.
No. 1913 F street, last evening, was among the
most brilliant Of the season, both in point of
numbers and the distinguished character of the
guests. By the appointed hour COX o'clock) the
guests commenced to arrive, and soon the par
lors, halls, and dressing rooms were crowded.
In the rear of the parlOrs, which were given up
to TerpsichOrean uses, a platform had been
erected and festoOned with flags, for the use of
Weber's band. Among the guests were Gen1
George b. Mcclellan, Secretaries Boutwell,,
Belknap and Robeson, (the latter having with
him Capt. Commerell, of the HMonarch, ~ Gen.
Marcy and ladies, Admiral Davis, Commodore
Rawlden, Senators Edwards, Howe, Williams,
and Spencer, Gen. Thomas, Gen. Woodruff,
Gen. Ramsey and lady, Hon. William B. Webb
Gen. Hunter and niece, Surgeon General Barnes
and lady, Gen. Miehler, Gen. Ricketts, and Ia
ruff, Col. Curtis and lady, Mr.. and Mrs. Solo
mons, Gen. Butler, wife, and daughter, Hon. Pc
ter Parker, Mr.. Philip, DIR. Maxwell, Us. Navy,
Col: @ J.; "; forSey, Col; Casey, Judge Holt, Dr.
There were over two hundred persons present,
and In fact the jam was so great that dancing
was entirely abandoned long before the supper
hour, III O'Clock } when General Myer and Mrs.
Belknap led the way to a most sumptuous re-
past. When Captain Commerell, escorted by
Secretary Robson, entered the dancing hall the
band struck up "God Save the Queen" and
the Captain was at once the observed of all OBJ
servers. In fact, he and General Mcclellan
were the lions of the evening, and the introduc-
tion and interchange of courtesies between the
two was most cordial.
Secretary Cox last evening gave the last of
a series of receptions at his residence on Capitol
Hill, which fact added zest to the affair, rs no
one seemed inclined to miss the last reception of
the season OF the Secretary and his estimable
lady. Mr.. Cox is the same to all, pleasant and
"glad to see you,' and makes his guests feel ut
home. Among those who called were General
Mcclellan, General Marcy and ladies, as also
Secretary Fish and lady, besides Representa-
tiyes Dawes, Washburn, Lawrence, Van Wick;
Justice Miller, Professor Amasa Walker; Gen.
walker, Chief of the Census Bureau; Gen. ..
q. Howard, Judge Otto, Judge Metcalf, and
Mr. Fisher, Commissioner Of Patents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

The UNITED AID AssoCIATIoN.-Mr.W Wilson
introduced in the Senate to-day bill, which
was referred to the Committee on the District
OF Columbia, incorporating the United Aid As
sociatiOn of the District of Columbia, the OBJ
itct OF which is to be the establishment of a
benevolent institution for the relief of the sick
and burial of its deceased members and naming
as corporators Messrs. w. III. Wheeler, John $.
Butler, John W. Smith. VIM. III. Wilson, George
W. Barnes, Henry Burrell, John n Doster, Da-
yd Warner, Isaiah BOuldn, John III. Digges
Thomas II. Evans, Charles Herbert, John r.
Mathews, WIN. ii. Cole and AmbrOs, Queen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-24

1eiegrdphed E1clHsirely to The Epen,ng Star.
NEW YORK, Feb. "a Arrived out: the
steamer Hanover from New Orleans.
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COLE AGENCY FOB THE DISTRICT.

DUPONTS CELEBRATED POWDER,
Al Store Of I. A. RiTOHlE, Forrest Hall, George,
town, ID. q.
All Qualities and quantities s1ppfcA % the trade,
OF fspSrusg, Mining, and Blasting POWDER, IN bar.
rel-- kegr. eae1s, canni-ters.
Order from Washington City left In box at store
q Nm MILAN, No. 2IO street, or with Mr..
w n. RlTCHlE, at once Of W. y. West, Architect,
In same building will be promptly 6lled. poj-du