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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

The Senate Committee ON Foreign AdaiIs
agreed to report in favor OF the nomination Of
j. Russell Jones to be Minister to Belgium. Mr..
Sumner opposed the confirmation Of Jones, it is
understood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

The silver change movement Is getting to be
''the rage" everywhere. The public places of
ing cities are giving out silver coin to parcha-
sers of tickets OF sdmission who hand in notes
TO be exchanged. In the Connecticut towns
the merchants are pretty generally resump-
tiOniStD. ee - go
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15
ARREST OP A

ARREST OF DKFAULTING REVENUE Or
FICER.-It will be recollected that some days
ago 10 was announced that a deputy collector,
johnson, OF the fifth New York district had
embezzled money of the Government to the
amount Of $50 600, and had abscOnded. Yester-
day, Commissioner Delano received dispatch
stating that johnson had been arrested at
Queenstown. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

FAR recent spiritual ''sitting' in the Smith
Settlement, st. Clair county, Michigan, the
viduai about six feet high, clothed in solemn
black to the ends Of his fingers, from which pro-
truded fearful looking claws. made his appear
ance at the door and entered the room In q
menaeine attitude. Some Of those present vent
INTO ecstscies Of fear, and rushed pell-mell from
the house, leaving their hats behind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15
rActive corpees-dead beats.

eVActive corpees-dead beats
ga pattern womau-Mme. Demo rest.
~Texas is delighted with the Oriental John.
n0Eariy has lately become Journalist.
that Alaska, Is ''the fur West
~The Connecticut Reform School is sixteen
years old, and has done for 100 boys.
~Many English divines object 70 revision OF
the Bible, a. Il would produce Bable Of Bibles.
s|Rsccoon hunts are among the fashionable
amuscments q Pennsylvania girls.
~There are 2 900 men in Cincinnati who
want the saloons shut mp sundays.
o0Seyeral Englishmen af Nadrias, India.
have profess to be converts TO Mohammedan-
0A Connecticut clergyman b iecturfng o
0Done Andesson, who nerssel Troy giri
lately, d nov chained - husbasd md fafhef BY
another woman and 'er son. -.--.
s0n u not yet known whether Niagara land
lerds viii lower their prices next season, but the
Falls win come down, anyhow.
~In the game OF love, men used b win vo-
men By playing hearts. Nov osly thoss Who
plsy dia0onde are succeasful. -.Ec-.e
In the shortest possible time-making q bolt for
s0Ths Cumberland .Presbyterians are intro
dnclng the custom Of licensing colored preach
sss sn,os 70 |. preach among people Of 'hs'f '""
s0An enterprising gentleman turned IN
honest penny by renting anger holea a. q
peep in . stable ovsrloeking the jail yard, az
the last Pennsylvania hanging.
Haven (Ct) bylaws have drawn up an Ordi-
nance 70 prohibit sparring exhibitions within the
GvssUuiform quadrinesn ere uew fashion In
England, in which the gentlemen Of each set
dresses % matcA. E.l .i7frefF
0Iake O,e>rjo vss frsssu over a sev days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

NoNINATIoN.-The President to-day nomi
mated to the Senate Lafayette Carter to be Sur
veyor General Of Idaho Territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15
The Expedition to Look for DR.. Liy.
fngHtOn Delayed.
1etegTdpked Exclusirelv 10 The Eveuino Star

LONDON, March 15.-Letters Just received
from Zanzibar, on the east OF Africa, mention
that the prevalence of the cholera defers the
movements Of the expedition which recently set
DR.. Livingston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

SUDDEN DEATH.-The Lynchbure fya-) pa
pers record the sudden death Of VIM. Waller
ESQ.,, prominent citixeA Of that place. He
wasa graduate of the ancient college Of William
and Mary In 1882 be was married to the
President of the Cpited States. This marriaee
n said to have been the only one ever solem-
nized in the White House. sa - IS i7 p"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

WANT TO CIvILIZE THE RED MEN.-The Vice
President laid before the Senate this morning a
memorial of Convention of Friends of Balti-
more, Philadelphia, New York, and Indiana,
asking an appropriation to build houses, purchase
wagons, teams, tools, agricultural implements,
live stock, seeds, &C., for the Indians of the
Northern Superintendency. The Vice Presi-
dent, in presenting the petition, read extracts
thereffom showing the benefit of such apprO-
priati0n to keep the Indians from idleness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

nxNss P-,of the village Of Matteawau,
he's made an ofel to young halter. She claim,
women hnve q good right TO make an offer al
narriace Is man has. SO says the Matteawan
Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

CORK LEGS AND PALPrrAToRs--h is said
Ihat the invent or OF cork 1ees Is dragging out a
the inventors OF false calves, palpitatsrs. and
sundry others articles 70 adorn the ssfors
dixine. reyei amid the luSaries Of opulence.
ule great ahairs Of Q nation, and while MANY \
poor fenow Who left : ieg on the "sacred eoils
oi tne south hss, by the genius Of the inventor
OF cork legs, had il replaced In q measure. vet
an ungrsteful people forget the man Who 6as
done them such sood service, ard permit him "a
die On poor house. This is Just the difference
between the rewards for the uses and abuses OF
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Canadians Coming Home from the
Papol Service.
1slegvdphed Esclusireiy to TIE Evening iSydr

PARIS, March IJ.--TwO hundred Canadians
who served two years i'm the Papal service
passed through this city to-day on their way
home. They have a number Of flags and medals
presented by his Holiness in consideration of
their faithful services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

LONDON, March IA telegram from Hong
Kong to-day chronicles another collision with
steamer OF the Penirsular and Oriental line
Tne Sunda recently ran down and sunk tn,
German ship Carrie and Jane, Off the coast OF
Japan. No particulars are giveu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

In NEW koLH-The Philadelphia Press
says quite an excitement prevailed IN Trenton,
New Jersey, during the latter part Of last week,
and all on account Of rumDr to the effect that
the Young Mems Christian Associations Of New
Jersey had employed expert detectives and pu
them uron the scent Of corruption in and
around the capitol, with the view OF promptly
prosecuting the implicated corruptionists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

INTERNAL REvENUE.-The receipts from this
source to-day were S156,OOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

The Sc. Laurent at Brest.
zslegrcphed kzclnsirely to zae Erenino Star.
BREsr, March 15.-The steamship st. Lau-
rent, from New York, touched here at noon
to-day,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
BArCHkLOR,sHAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world
HermcSs, reliable, taneous, does contain
ead nor any rstelic poison to produce paralysis
death Avoid the yauBted and delusive preparations
A BatchefoIs Hair Dye ha. had tA.Tty ysars'
c7tarnished reputation TO uphold its integrity as
the only perfect Hair Dye-Black or Brown. sold
~ all Druggists. Applied at Is Bond street,
". y. fe Str
MILHkU'S GOLDEN COD LIVER OIL.
Pure aRd reliable, obtained from fresh and healthy
IN ers- and unsur passed by any yet produced. Sold
by al respectable druggists J. MhHAUs SONS.
les BrOadway,N Y. NH 4 F& TIm,r
MANHOOD AND WOMANHOOD.
ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN, on the passional
attraction Of the sexes, and the happiness Of TRUE
MARRIAGE, when perfect manhood and perfect wo-
manhood unite 10 conseerste the union. Sent free,
N sealed envelopes. Address, HOWARD ASSOCI-
ALTON, Box p, Philadelphia, Pa. ja26-e eo3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

The Prince Georges County. Nd.
Murder Of lS66-Ome Of the Accused
Arrested I'm Boston. :
TsisoTepAsd kzclasively to ne 1ueain1 Ssar.
BosToN, March 15.-A-colored man, named
Richardson, has been surrendered on the requi-
slti0n of the Governor Of Maryland. He rs
charged with being implicated in the murder of
William Lyles, in Prince Georges county in
July, 1866. Five negroes, four Of whom have
been hung, were concerned In the murder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

HON. GoDLovE s. ORTIZ, having declined to
be candidate for reelection i'm the Lafayette
Qndiana) district, it is probable that Gen. Lew
Wallace may be his successor in the next Con-
gress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
NJ TIONAL ATRE.

Second Night of the Distinguished Comedian,
JOHN L. OWENS.
THIS EVENING, the elegant Comedy Of THE
rOOR GENTLEMAN, AMI the Comic Drama of
TOODLES.
FRIDAY, BENEFIT OF Mr.. j. L. OWENS.
MATINEE SATURDAY, at 2oclock.
Admission ~ cents; Children D -ents II
" A LIS OP RA hOU 8 E d.
ENGAGEMENT OF THE CHAPMAN SISTERS
AMP c. b. BISHOP
THIS EVENING, THE SERIOUS FAMILY.
Violin Solo. Mr.. VIM. Vithers. Concluding with
JENNY LIND.
Tomorrow, IXION, for the only time II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15
RON Rim G S!''
ODD LOWS UALL,!

CHARLES ii. READ
W ill give PC CBLlC SEANCE at ODD FELLOWS
HAIL, on TUESDAY EVENING, March Is, at
These Physical Demonstrations are of the most
astounding nature.
They bid defiance to Philosophical Laws
Inc! nave exolulonlzed the World of Science, and
eNemplify. in the most startling mariner
THE HITHERTO CNDEyEL0PED POWER OF
MAN
Tickets can be obtained at Metzerott and Ellis,
% Muse To- Stores, pennsylvania avenue, between 9ta
Admission so cts; Reserved Seats 10 cts mfl 2t =
i n c y l. n H A l. l.
PATTI.
MONS. STRAKOSCH respectfully ami ounces TO
the public In Washington and vicinity that the
world renowned Vocalist. universally Acknowledged
the Queen of the Concert Room,
MISS CARL0TTA PATTI.
VIII make tprlor To her positive departure for Cali
iornia and South America) her last appearance in
Washington in
] TWO GRAND EVENING CONCERTS
On THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Mars ch 2ith and 25th
ONE GALA MATINEE.
On SATURDAY AFTERNOON, ] p IN, March 26
MISS PATTI will be supported on this occasion
MONSIEUR THEODORE RITTER;
the distinguished Yiolinist, J. p PRUME: the ia
xOrite Tenor, HENRY SO QUIRES; the great German
Basso- JOSEF HERMANS.
Musical Director and Conductor GEO. +. COLBY
Seats can be secured at Meszrs MetZerott Il Co. s.
commencing Monday, March 2lst, Q a. IN.
mia iChen-, Repub., News
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

7elegrophed Exclusirely to The Erenisg Star.
MADRID, March 15.-Yesterday Prim was as
sailed by an anti-conscription mob i'm this city
he succeeded in making his escape unhurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

ST. Louis, March 15.-An agricultural imple-
ment store, carpenter shops, livery stable and
night of the 9th instant. Loss, about S2O ono
insurance small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

The SENATE will hereafter, il is said, con
slider Indian treaties in open session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

A HINT FOR The CoNMIssIoxER OF ,Jrpors
Commissioner Taylor is very greatly annoyed
in obtaining individuals to perform iury duty.
The intelligence from Laramie City, however,
difficulties. He has simply to make srrsnee-
ment whereby few women are entered upon
the lists, and the number Of men willing to do
duty will be legicn.-N. r. ConmercicI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

IT Is UNDERSTOOD that the clause in the tax
bill, imposing tax OF one and a half per cent
upon the receipts Of insurance companies, will
be struck ont by the Committee of Ways and
Means before reporting the bill to Congress The
Committee are also carefully adjusting the scale
of special licenses and other duties, with a view
of relieving trade from burdens, and to abolish
ing all taxes sales and gross receipts, so far as
DOssible.
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Pleasant weather at the Future Can
ftoI.


ST. Louis, March 15.-After another heavy
rain storm, accompanied by thunder, last night,
the weather turned suddenly cold. Snew fell
for several hours, and this morning is nearly as
cold as during the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

The SAN DOMINGO TREATY.-The Senate
Committee on Foreign Affairs this morning
considered the San Domingo treaty, and agreed
to report against the ratification thereof by a
vote OF 3 to 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

The CADETsHIP BUsINEss.-It is expected
that the House Committee on Military Affairs
will tomorrow report in all cases recently be-
fore them of alleged sales of cadetships, except
that OF Mr.. Churchill. resolution of censure
will be reported in the case OF Mr.. X. II. Butler,
Of Tenn, and it is expected minority report for
his expulsion will be submitted. Mcssrs. Mum
gen, Brooks, Covode and others will be exon
Grated by the report OF the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

MATRTMoNIAL.-The marriage of Mr. James
Sykes, of Willard's Hotel, to Mrs. Herring of
Baltimore, takes place in the latter city this
afternoon.
That of Mr.. Overlook, the Austrian Con-
sul-General at Hong Kong, to Miss Romaine
Goddard, OF this city, takes place to- morrow
quite privately il is understood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

The TERRITORIAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
meeting OF this committee was held last even
ing, at Union League Hall, Mr.. A. X. Shepherd
in the chair, and arrangements were perfected
for holding meetings, in every ward Of the city,
In favor OF the bill now before Congress-: and a
subcommittee, with Mr.. o. ID. Barrett as chair
man, was appointed to carry the arrangements
into execution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

THE ADMISSION OF TRxAs.-The Reconstruc
ton Committee to-day agreed upon a bill for
the admission OF Texas, the provisions of which
are similar to the Virginia and Mississippi bills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

Two ELECTION REPORTS will be made to the
House this week, and five or six more will be
ready next week. The new rule applied to the
Election Committee is found to work well, so
far as expedition is concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15
The British Tax On Knowledge.
1slegrapAed Eselwsirely to 71e Euenissa Sar.

LONDON, March 15.-The journals ofEngand
almost unanimously denounce the present posta
rate on newspapers, characterzing it As an un
Justifable tax on knowledge. They demand tina,
as tunes are SO easy that this tax be reduced oi
totally repealed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

LONDON, March 15.-The Times editorial to-
day expresses confidence in the belief that the
House OF Commons will exclude sectarianism.
but not religion from the bill now before that
body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

CONFIRMATION AND REJECTION.-The Senate
in executive session yesterday afternoon con-
nrmed Edward j. Solomon, of Illinois, to be
Governor Of Washington Territory, and rejected
William Leahy to be Assessor for the eighth
district of Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

PHILADELPHIA, March 15-Georee Naeel, q
German, died to-day from injuries inflicted by
any unknown negro man ON Saturday night,
aided by man named Hin, at Nagle's bakery.
In Letitia street. Hill is in custody, but the
principal assailant is unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY to observe the
fidelity with which oil paintings are copied
by the photographic process is afforded
just now at Markriter's, on Seventh street,
where the original Of "A Visit to the Art Gal
iery' and its counterpart are exhibited side by
side. The comparison is well worth instituting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

FEMALE INDIAN SuPERINTENDENT.-Du
the temporary absence Of Superintendent Jan
ney from the northern superintendency, that
district is i'm charge of a daughter OF Mr.. Jan
ney, who has been appointed clerk to the su-
perintendency. A report has been received at
the Indian office from that lady stating that In
dian matters are quiet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

The TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION,
consisting of Senators elect Flanagan and Ham
ilton, and Representatives elect Degner, Whit
more, Garland, Clarke, and Grafton, were at
the Executive Mansion this morning and were
introduced to the President by Senator Wilson.
They were in consultation nth the President
for sometime, and he asked many questions con-
corning affairs in Texas, which we're answered
by the delegation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

The SENATE COMMITTEES on COMMERCE held
a meeting this morning, and considered the bill
to establish ports OF entry at various places ON
the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, upon which
they agreed to report adversely. Several unim-
portant consular nominations were also consd-
cred. The committee also finished the consular
service bill, and will report the same to the Sem
ate morrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15
yXTHITEHURST GALLERY.

w nj L ID hoI ALLIE KY.
ERSSR SfsrHED
5HE ssIzss zAsH
iss /: SsfEzhS sSs
he I'll I'm a0S %s to
ters. Minor COmieals, 4e:. &C; The best and cheap
ssIs sIAGE as T
Open at ~ O'Clock; commences at s. Admission,
evening the m ons esr
prizes; in cash, and a. apSther Quarter in a grand
:si(.csoIy % .hs .aaiepes: Lhs has:s cpPortani.y
the aission fee and At the time Without ans
additional cost, 10 Try ones tsek. fel6 I'm
RARLOws GALLERY.-The public are invited
to Ss . S
Gallery, New York, on exhibition from q M. to
fNE AND ne sGr Afs Sfhng to
avenue, between 18th and 18th streets
tsouth sideD mh2 tr
A ri REPosITORY.
gas ~. STREET.
Bsresx TXuts1A and Fou,esstA Streets.
OIL PAINTINGS, ENGRAvINoS,
PHOTOGRAPHS, CHROMOS, &C.,
ROGERS GROUPS OF CULPTURE,
ARTISTS' MATERIALS,
STATUETTBS, &C., &C.,
PICTURE FRAMES,
CORD AND TASSELS, &C., &c.
vELyET PASSE PARTOUTS,
PARLOR BRACKETS, &c
Fine Assortment for
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
oc Nly SMITH d STRONG.
Nh laR, nm HYuIRuruou suo lsa
SIRKEI.A At MARKR1TERy. iSrlEET.
between and streets,
Eight Doors above Odd FelleWs' Hall,
Uheice Oil Paintings, Engravings, Ohronnos, Ao
Aiso, Largest Stock PsPerhangings, window
stAdee, Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tas-
TRIMS Cash,
Please Remember Name and Number. yA-ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

decidedly rich Try il -..--.......... 4 O cents
Our COnees are Roasted Fresh every day or two,
And we grind them for customers WITHOUT
kATRA CHARGE.
SYRUPS.
STEWARTS SILVER and WHITE BRIPS. and
other prsnds which can only be appreciated By ex-
snising prices, quality and flavor.
MOLASSES.
genuine article of choice NEW ORLEANS al
ways ON hand; as also other lower grades Prices
How.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

TEAS.
GUNPOWDER, JAPAN. OOBONG, INPERl-
Al, ENGLISH, BREAkFAST, &C, alIgrades
and prices, guaranteed as Low any heuse in the
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

BOUNTY MONEY CASE DECIsIoN.-In the
Supreme Court yesterday the case Of HOsmer,
volunteer, claiming 500 bounty money under
the Presidents call for volunteers in 1861, appeal
from the Court Of Claims, was decided in favor
Of the claim. The objection to payment was
that the soldier had been discharged on sur
geon's certificate before the expiration OF the
term of enlistment. The court held that TIE
proclamation calling for volunteers and the
War Department orders stipulatina to nav aioO
together with the enlistment of the man formed
valid contract, even though the soldier was
honoIably discharged before he had served the
stipulated two years. wv '''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-15

We have inst received from Northern Ohio Is bbls.
APPLE CIpER. pure aAd sweet. The season being
es in quantities TO suit. at s cents per gallon aud
sell TO the trade NJ reduced rates. ~3--fE'FF !
NORTHERN PRODUCE COMPANY.
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
nhs Between 10th and llth streets
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-05-07

Isternal Kevenne Receipts Sax Hundred
and Sixty-Etcht Thousand Dollars
women incompetent as Census Aar'
shai.-Th.lr Busipessto to Mnltipiy, not
Euumerate-Ex.GH Wells EoEn-
mated District Attorney for Vir'
glnia-House Resolution to Adjourn
JuIy Fourth DNcussed-United States
Pharmaceutical AssOcistioa-SOrth
Carolina Republican Convention.
WASHINGTON. May 6:;-Intgnal revenue
receipts to-day, $668, GOO.
saws women are incompetent as census
marshals, as their business is to multiply,
not to enumerate the population.
The President has nominated ex-Gover-
nor Wells as United States District Attorney
for Virginia.
There were no other Southern nomina-
tions made to-day.
The Senate to-day discussed the House
resolution to adjourn on the fourth OF
judicial appropriation bills, without coming
to q vote on either.
The Senate then adjourned until Monday:
The United States Pharmaceutical Asso-
citation, in session on the decennlal revision
of the PharmacOpGa, accepted a delegation
from tie women's medical college Of Phila-
delphia. The American Medical Association
Committee on Ethics reported favorably on
the credentials of the delegates from the
woman's hospital and college of Philadel-
phia.
|, Col, Allen Rutherford, Third Auditor OF
the Treasury, will attend the Republican
State convention at Raleigh, North Caro-
lima, next Wednesday. 1t is proposed at
that time TO fix upon man for Attorney
General of the State, and devise plan upon
which to work during the approaching Cam
paign.
The Bremen steamer Hanover. from New
Orleans, arrived out.
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FOREIGN.

Expedition Against the Red River In
surRents Aban ndoned-I3etiing the
Chester Cup-London Times BeIitties
the French Conspiracy - Steamship
Siberia Disabled-smailey Defended
From Madrid and Berlin.
LONDON, May;6.-It is stated the expedi-
ton against the Red river insurgents has
been abandoned, owing to unfavorable news
received from that region.
The betting On the Chester cup closed at
midnight yesterday as follows: Four to one
against Sabinas; five to one against Derby;
eight to one against Sunshine, and twenty
to one against Palmerston.
The Times continues editorially to be-
little the French conspiracy. It says the
peril lies less in the strength OF those who
would infict than in the weakness OF those
who wouid reaist a conspiracy.
The Pail Mall Gazette, in behalf of Smalley,
states on authority, that he was ignorant OF
the alleged conspiracy and of the contents
of the letters sent to Fl0urens in his care.
ROME, May 6.-Two- thirds of the French
bishops and priests now in Rome, have re-
quested permission to vote at the Frencn
embassy on the plebiscitum.
The Marquis of Baunvilie thanks them for
their patriotism, but. is instructed to reply
that the law does not permit such step.
MADRID, May 6.-Senor Alazoga has ar.
rived from Paris. 1t is now rumored thas
Marshal Serrano will not resign, but will be
invested with the full powers OF royal
Regent.
Thirty-eight of the Spanish bishops an
nounce from Rome their refusal to take the
oath to the new constitution OF Spain, al
though the Pope interposes no objections.
BERLIN, May 6.-Parliament Of Zollvere1n
having increased the duty on coffee, have
reduced that on pig iron to two and a-half
silver groschen per quintal, and that on
rice to fifteen.