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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-06-15

ENcAMPMKNr OF THE KSIGHrs TKMPIAR.-
The Encampment of Knights Templar has at
tracted sn immense crowd 70 Williamsport, Pa
Commanderies have arrived from Washington,
more, Reading, York, Erie, Harrisburg, Leba-
non, Meadville, Towanda, and Great Bend
About 1000 Sir knights are there, and about
I,500 more are expected. The Grand Conclaye
have elected the following officers for the ensu-
ing year:-N. p. q. NJ, Z. +. Knapp, OF Blooms
lurg; r. p. ID. g. NJ, Jas. M. Porter, Of Easton
r. p. L. G. M, Geter q. Shidle, OF Pittsburg; r.
p. G. p. Z. of W., NJ. Richards Muekle, of Phil
adelphia; X. p. G.. NJ. Of Ex., Francisv. Bar
net, of Easton; X. p. G. r., Thomas w.Wright,
of Pittsburg. w
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APPOINTMENT OF A CORPORATION ATToR-
NEY.-Mr. Enoch Totten was this morning ap-
pointed by Mayor Emery as Attorney for the
Corporation of Washington, subject to conaT-
nation by the Board of Aldermen, and accepted
the position. MIR. TOtten Is a well-knO wn Re-
publican and has gained quite a reputation IN
the courts here, especially in the Court of
Claims, where he has been very successful. He
is a native of Ohio, from which State he emf
grated to Wisconsin, where he practiced
law, and in course of time married daugh-
ter of Senator Howe, of that State.
He served in the army during the late war, a
portion of the time as staff officer, and at the
close Of hostlities settled here, and took up his
residence in the First Ward, where he now re-
sides. Among his acquaintance he il very
popular. For few months at least he will
have his hands full, for there are a large num-
Der of cases I'm which the Corporation is par
ty, pending before the courts.
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BArCaELOR,s HAIR DYE,

This splendid Hair Dye Is the best In the world.
Harmless, reliable instantaneous, does not contain
cad; nor any vtfdte poison to produce paralysis
death Avoid the Wanted and deiusve pre- DaratiOn-
Tasting virtues they do not possess. The genuine
". A. Bachelors Hair Dye has had tttTty years
untarnished reputation 70 uphold its Integrity a.
the only perfect Hair Dye-Blsck Brown. Sold
~ all Druggists. Applied at is Bend street,
N fa ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-06-15

WASHINGTON AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL
RoAD.-An Associated Press dispatch from this
city says: Geo. ID. Roberts, of PENNSYLVANIA.
has been elected president of the company to
build railroad from Washington to Fred
ericksburg, uniting with that TO Richmond.
The work will be Immediately commenced and
completed by December next. The Pennsylva-
MIA Central has in this, as we'll as in the BaIti-
more and Potomac railroad. the controlling in
terests. The Pennsylvania Central has thus Sc
cured line from Richmond, by way of Wash
ington and Baltimore, to unite with the Western
and Northern lines.
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PARIS, June 15.-Yesterday there was a meet
ing of the members of the Left Center Party in
the Corps Legislatif, called to take action on
the subject of the st. Gothard railroad.
After an interchange of views, it was decided
not to oppose ffe construction Of the work,
which is joint undertaking of Prussia Baden,
switzerland and Bavaria, but to request that
the French government also take an interest in
the railway.
II is reported to-day, on good authority, that
the Princess of orleans advances GOO 900 francs
to purchase the Gallo Roman amphitheater
which was recently discovered in Rue Monge.
in this city. The government had previously
refused to buy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-06-15

TRANSFORMATIONS OF FRESH MKAT.-A dis
match from New Orleans states that She steam
ship Firefy, belonging 20 the United States and
West India Fresh Meat and Fruit Company,
beef, veal and mutton, slaughtered at Fulton,
Rockport county, Texas, week ago. The
cargo is in splendid order, and is being sold in
the mar kets.
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Fire.
fsJecrdphed E5clustvely to the Everfyso Star.

CHICAGO, June 15.-A fire at Plattsville, Wis,
on Sunday, destroyed the Yates House. and the
back building of Isaac Hodges and McArthar's
store and residence. Loss $4,000. g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-06-15

ID. b. SRARLR, ESQ.,, Chief of Record Division
Prisoners of War, War Department, is on a
thirty days leave of absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-06-15

THE PRESIDENT has approved of the bill pro-
viding for the appointment of an Assistant
Treasurer of the United States at Baltimore
Md.
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The TERRITORIAL BILL.-In viewlof the fact
that there is only one day remaining (next Fri
day. for the consideration of District business,
and that then bills of paramount importance,
such as the paving of, Pennsylvania avenue.
will probably be taken up and disposed of, the
District Committee Of the House of Representa-
tives have agreed to postpone till next session
the further consideration of the bill providing
for change of government for the District of
Columbia, as the same would likely lead to pro-
longed discussion.
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EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

INTERNAL REvENUE.-The receipts to-day
from this source were 81 ,16S 1852.
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PARTY ORGAN.
The Democracy az It Again Raising
Money under Dtniculties-Mayor
Hall ssDout See If. -

rFrom the New York Star, June Il.
Oakley Hall receives many queer visitors, and
each has his axe, little or big. 20 grind This
one wants an "ad-;; = that one wants PermitJ
the other wants Information, and All the rest
Dav before Yesterday a large hack rolled
rapidly up TO the City Hall, andtso men myste-
riously got out. Walking mp the steps, they
found the door 10 the Mayors othce and
knocked. No answer. They knocked again.
Like the King Of France, they went down
again. 90 Ier. o..
Yesterday morning they called, but the Mayor
was engaged. They gave their cards TO Tom
Goulding, expecting that facetiOus functi0nary
TO be overwhelmed, but as be didn't look At the
names. he remained ss he was. Presently the
door slid back and "Gsldy,n with . pile OF
short hand notes, came out. The Marshal took
the cards 10 the Mayor, who desired the gentle
men TO be- shown in.
Mayor Berret. of Washington, how do you do,
-BeTretENot wen, sir. Ny friend, Mr, Harvey,
of Washington, and myself called here yester-
day, and found your ONCE locked, SIR, This II
osfey-whv. nv dear sir. I was attending to
nv business In the Departments. IL I were 10
stay here should do nothing AZ sil. There IL
high precedent for that, you knew. Mr.. lincoln
! WAS always ssmeddline with the Departments.'
Berret-H'm, yes. Well, Mr.. Hall, we have
called, sir. 10 secure your influence and interest
in new Democratic organ 81 Washington. We
have a capital OF si35.oeo and anticipate great
success n Ay friend, Mr. Harvey, aman of en-
isreed expefience and varied sttainments, win
edit jt. Wh& do you think OF it2
,Oakey-wef, can't say that think much of
pre In scns s Sc q dsa cr espsT sp'e II
Washington 70 compete with the dailies Of New
York, even in washington news: There's the
Herald, star, World, Tribune, Times, Express
ont OF New York, and Il would be folly 20 expect
anyrhfng else. See the capital invested In these
splerprisess Look az The -sccnpuiassd wisdom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-06-15

The SCOTT SMITH INVESTIGATION The
select committee of the House to inquire into
the publication OF a dispatch by w. Scott
Smith, Washington correspondent of the New
York Erenin2 Post, in relation to the use OF
Cuban bonds in securing the votes of certain
members, met this morning, when Hon. Caleb
Cushing appeared as counsel for Mr.. Smith.
The committee, however, did not begin the
taking of testimony this morning, but consumed
most of the time in arranging how the investi-
CATION should proceed, sc. Assistant District
Attorney Harrington, of this District, having
been summoned before the committee, stated
that he knew nothing of the affidavit of n. B.
Taylor referred to, as he had only been in office
since May 18th, and the affidavit was dated
before that time.
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IT Is ANNOUNCED in Paris that Edward La
loulaye will go to Washington as the second
secretary of the new French ambassador, Pre-
yOst Paradol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-06-15
THE EVENING STAR.
PUBLISHED DAILY, Sunday excepted,
At The star Bull ding.
s.W. Corner Penasylvanis Av. ana uta ST..
EVENING STIR NEWSPAPER C0gPiyY.

TIE sTAk Is served Ly carriers to their sub-
seEibers ia the City and DistFis; AZ TES CENTs PER
wEEA or FORITFOUR CESTs PR MONTH. Copies
~ the counter, Two CENTS.
PRICE FOR MAILING Three Months, s1 80,
Six Months. s3 90; One Year, $500. No paPe, >
Are sentf rom the Office longer than paid for.
THE WEEKLY sTAR-pubHshed On Friday
mornings so year.
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MARRIAGEIs HONORABLE.

ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MEN, the honOrs,
pleasures, and advantages of a happy MARRIAGE, as
cOntrasted with Single Lie, and the fearful EVILS
OF CELIBACY, in modern times sent Iree, in sealed
envelopes. Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
Fox r, Philadelphia, Pa. my23-m,g ,9n
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PIs1PLES ON THE FACE.

For comedones. black-w ct grubs. PIN ply
eruptiOns and blptched designations on the face
Use Perry comedOne and pimple remedy. Sold by
all druggists. an l3- -3lnW IS
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NEW LAND OFFICE IN CoLoRADo.-In pur-
suance of the act of Congress, approved May p
$50, creating an additional land district i'm
Colorado to be called "The Arkansas Valley
Land District" the President has ordered the
Pueblo.
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ID Il N OVAL.
CoSTISUKD REDUCTION In PRICES.
In anticipation Of early removal OF my stock Of
GROCERIES from present location TO Hoes Iron
Building. street, doors east Of Ebbitt House,
Offering al articles st extremely low prices 70
reduce the trouble and expense Of transfer
N. W. BURCHELL,
MI n Corner Ath and n streets,
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&c. REICHENBACH's Plano store.
T.. No. 423 lila Street, above Penna. Auesxs,
fEsrABlsHED OvER 20 YEARsJ
sole agency Tor the sale Of the celebrsted PIANOS
q VIM. knRbe q Co., Baltimore. and Wm.-
McCammon, Albany; also, second hand IE7T3E1
Planes, Organs and helodeoas for sale orsttNIt
rent on the most accommodating terms: Pfsno and
Organ Tunfnz spd Repa.rfnr. . nA-lyS
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PIC MICS, EXCURSIONS. &c.
FOR MARSHALL HALL.

HOI FOR MARSHALL HALL.
The first GRAND COMBINATION EXCURSION
Of MOUNT VERNON CIRCLE, r. -
U. CH. FL @. A, and MOUNT SHS
VERNON HOME COMMUNION, to
MARSHALL HALL, on
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, INSTANT.
The steamer Arrow will leave her wharf, foat OF
7th street. at lO a. and D. m. returning At a
seasonable hour. The will be in waiting the
return of the boat Tickets 50 cents for adults and
3 cents for children Jeli 2t
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Mcfarland Says me has Never Been
Insane.


CHICAGO, June i5.-Daniei Mcfarland is in
Madison, Wis. He protested 10 friend to-day
that he was not nor never had been insane
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-06-15
no REMOYE MOTu PATCHEs.

F-eckles and tan from the face, use Perrys moth
and fIeckls lotion The only reliable and 4armess
ard SO frnad streets, N. Y sold by all druggists.
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tYvermont and Northern New ysfk com
plain Of drought 80 tf -
0chicago wants free baths-ana needs
them. 49, ~ -
. ssMme. Krietzof rs q st, Pstsfssurs barris-
uess. -AJ H.lt .Hlff f--r71f
- Base ban has been interdiotesin Camden,
Nj .ff r. taT-.I. s-.rrn f.rs.-
gwafer in Indisnola, Texas, Is worth dol
lar bucketful.
0-John Brouehan Is going to rewrite "POca-
hontaew -st
VThe coiored masons of Newbern, n. c.,
are building lodge.
sYThe principal occupation OF the ssgirl OF
the period' Ia said % be 10 sit at the window
and watch for the ~coming man.
HThe trustees Of the illinois STATE Indas-
trial University have voted 70 admit female
students as soon a. suitable buildings can be
provided. -l1aTl --IlR -
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ADJUSTMENTS.
AL TER.

ALTON NAL THEAT TER.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JUSEI5,
Annual Beneht Of
JAMES z. 9'sRYIY. JGsEEH S,ESSEoSB, ;SI. J.
q BCCklSGH ~, JAHEs JAMIhSOnnn
Tor KUNKLE, MR. TRtNk M9RpAUNr,
In snsrde" K3T'Sfie pT =, eRRGK ss%g,in Comedy Of
Al s.te- well SHOWN artists have kindly o-sarad
ther sryices f1T th C,Ssson Box sheet open IL =
ALTON THEAT TIRE.
sHOo fly SHOO FLY!i
Positively o=.iv ne veeE
CON'IENCING NoNDAT. JUNE2o-
An ha'in-e Satui day Afternoon, the original and
BRYANC'S MISSrREI.S AND BURLEslCE
Fr,m R-ysrt- opers Fdase. Eeae York, 1-rider ne
inea'1te direction sad personal supervisscR % thc
''''- Mr.. DAN BRYANT,
s,sl IL ~ F2iSz m ES s92T W ' Re9%sHes sT sT
ISIS nrrinE the week tie f2li EinE B1rteslue
IL 'fRSVhTdEs. wv n dEf 'SGGSaMBTLt 4RE iA iRL
Iszk suecess, HAMLET, AMI the inevitable saOO
sale at sect. ecEmeu &c AZ the Theatr,.
Jr1t-tf JOHN P. SMITH, Business Agent.
MALLS OPERA HOUSE
ONE WEEK MORE.
WALHALLA sNp Bi6PGAsTlG TKOUPEs
And erery evening TAI. TeSki 1SeSini
NEW ASB BEAUTIFUI SCENES
By the
TWENTY-FIVE MALE AND FEMALE AR
CARRIE MOORE, first time. THE SKATOKIAL
QUEEN.
The Sons Il Ethiopian Song.
cool. WHITE AND =. BELL.
New PantOmime. HARLEQUIN STATt +.
HCst Of other novelties, concluding with entire
THREE GORGEOUS F"TY TAINs.
ILLUMINATED WATERS,
LIBERAL PRfCEs OF ADMiSSIoN.
Reserved seats az Ellis Music Store. No extra
charge. PB
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EXCITEMENT IN COMMITTEES Room
''Ze.s )" in dispatch to the Baltimore Sun last
night, says:
"There was quite a scene of exc tement in the
Reconstruction Committee this morning 1t
seems that during the absence of some OF the
q lends of the Bingham amendment to the
Georgia bill, Gen. Butler got a reconsider alton
moved, and that amendment struck out So
great was the feeling that Gen. Farnsworth on
coming INTO the room denounced Butler, but
the latter did not resent. Other republican
members also denounced the proceeding. On
Thursday full meeting will be held, aid the
committee will revise the action this day TAKEN -
IMPORTANT NAVAL ORDKRs-C1anqes of Fleet
Commandsrs-The following important changes
in commanders Of our fleets abroad have Just
been made by the Secretary of the Navy.
Rear Admiral S. P. Lee has been detached
from duty as Chief Signal Oficer of the Navy,
and directed to hold himself in readiness to
command the North Atlantic fleet, in place of
Real Admiral O. Ii. Poor, who has been In com
mand of the North Atlantic fleet, headq qarters
Rear Admiral j. A. Winslow has been de-
tached from the Savy-Yard at Portsmouth, N.
H., from the list OF July next and ordered to
cifc fleet, in place Of Commodore Turner, who
has been out three years. fs ag-'l I
, Commodore o. 8. Glisson has been ordered to
hold himself in readiness to take command of
the European heet, in place of Rear Admiral
Radford, who has been retired and ordered
home. -
Commodore I'D. Aimy has been ordered to
duty as chief signal officer Of the navy, from the
Commodore A. M. Pennock has been detached
from duty n q member OF the examining board
at Washington, and ordered to command the
Portsmouth On. II } Navy Yard, from the lst Of
Commander VIM. X Mayo has been ordered
10 command the Iuscarora, at Havana.
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SUMNER RESORTS.
NUEsT END HOTEL,

lTEST END HOTEL.
w LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY.
VIII be Opened for the Reception of Guests on the
goth June.
This magnificent structure, Lcated at the A. I, 4
Court Ind OF this now famous summer ". NAy
resort, has all the adv antages of modern is 81
improvements calculated to make its guests satisfied
in every respect.
The personal attention of Mr. JAMES SYKES
and Dir. PETER GARDNER, 81 long known to the
favor them with :heir patronage all the comfort they
can wish for
For Rooms, &c-.applY on the premises, by letter
add ressed to SYKES, GARDNER s. co.
Iel+-u West End Hotel. Long Branch. n j
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Only One saved out of Fou,

PHILADELPHIA, June l5.-About II O'Clock
last night a row boat was capsized on the
Schuyl&ill river, near the Falls bridge, contain
ing ID. Almond, Albert Baker, Miss Maggie
Cade, and young lady unknown. Mr.. Almond
was the only one saved. The bodies have not
been recovered.
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CHILDEkss CARRIAGES.

Just received, q large assortment, ofnXH0s
the latest 81 H. and finest finish, az prices 2k08
lover than they can be obtained else
CHR RUPPERTs Fancy Bazaar,
splA IN No. 40S new numberl Tth at. near ID.
NEW BUTTEK-Pure and fresh selecfisns,
~ eeived semi weekly from Cheaung and Del,
ware counties, n Y also, Penna- aud Indiana Rol.
SOLD at reasonable prices Stalls, Nos 3s3 and *
Center Market; y Western; SO Northern.
mylFln- @. FEABs0H SONS
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FROM JAPAN.
Proposed Monument to the Oneida
Vfctius-Advance Of the Japanese

TeIegraphed Ezclusirely TO The Erening Star.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 15.-The officers of the
United States squadron ON the Asiatic station
have decided to erect q monument to the
memory of the victims Of the Oneida disaster
The Japanese Government has granted Der
mission for the establishment of school for the
instruction Of the native youths In foreign lam
guage, and naval and military tactics.
The Japanese troops are now drilled on the
European system. ID .4st s.r.- -...-.r
Great EArthquake-VOlcah Erup-
z ...r.. d gupT F-rs th0n. r
SAN FRANCISCO, june i5.-The steamer Great
Republic, from Hong Kong, May 10Th, and YO-
kohoma, May I'D, has arrived. The trip from
Japan was a very pleasant one.I E
A violent earthquake had occurred in japan.
. the severest since the great earthquake in 1855
= Accounts of the disaster are meagre, but il Is
reported that several villages were DESTROYED.
The great volcano of Asamayama, in the in
terior10 OF the Island OF Niphon, which has been
quiet for centuries is in violent state OF erup-
ton, accompanied by frequent earthquakes
destroying villages In that vicinity and can
terror among the Inhabitants of the province
The captain OF the bark Benefactress reports
having observed an actual volcano at sea twa
hundred miles from Yokohama. Some portions
OF the crater are above the sea, and clouds ot
steam are jssuing therefrom. From the deck
of the vessel the water around the volcaDO ap-
peared 10 be in a boiling condition. an
ATTORNEY Geperai Leguidere was seriousl y in
jured at Melbourne. az,
The American Consul at Pekin assumed the
duties of his office on the 10th OF April.
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French Diplomatic Appointments

PARIS, june 15.-The Journal Officiel this
morning contains the following nominations
Niscount Gueronniere, Ambassador TO COnstan-
tinople, TO replace Bourie, made Senator:
Count Armand, Ambassador to Lisbon, to re-
place Marquis de MOnthalon, made Senator:
j, Bcrthenay, A nabasrodoI to brussels, Provost
Secretary of the second class at Washington 70
replace Count de FaveTney, who is made chief
of the cabinet Of ministers of foreign affairs:
and DE Normid, Secretary of third class, at
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SELECT EXCURSION
TO ST. INIGOEs, POINT LOOKOUT
AND PINEY POINT.

At the earnest solicitation Of those who attended
last rear. the Young Catholics Friend ~N
Society will repeat the above Excur- E.ss4s4BS
sion on
SATURDAY, JUNE Is, 1870,
oD the steamer Lad y of the Lake
Leave seventh street wharf at ii O'Clock D. m pre-
cisely and reach Washington on return at clock
q. IN. Monday.
Tickets to be had only from the members of the
Society, and al Messrs- Calf / Bro. 3, Penna ;
+. X. Dolby, Druggist, Capitol Hill, and seigson
& POes, Georgetown.
StaterOOms to be had from Jas. Lackey, Merchant
Tailor, sos 7th street.
Single tickets, So double tickets, for lady and
gentlemau, S5. StateroOms and meals extra Bsrths
free. jell II
nAILY PLEASURE EXCURSIONS TO GLY-
lwINH ~ M4NTmFhs Tn STEAMER Err z; ,TPsNA
Brown wharf, 9TH street, daily at 10
a. m. ard 81 leave Glymont at p. m. and IL
D. m Tickets so Cents round trip to be had on the
boat and at my store. JOS. III. SHAFFIELD,
je9 Ct 1928 Pennsylvania avenue.
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TFE REAMER HOUsF

T'HE REAMER HOUSE,
4 rmerly known as the Pickett House. A, 4
EEEsBCRG, Va, NN9
Having been thoroughly reftted and newly l,.it 1
furnished, is now open for the accommodation OF
sunni er Roarders. Persons desiring Board can be
accommodated on reasonable terms by applying to
JeB 6t JAMES REAMER
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0Ths Massachusetts manufactures who are
bringing Cinnamon into the State hope TO finfl
them shoer heiptn time Of trouble. -
uUThe rag dealers Of 81. Louis, feeling ag-
Rrieved by q new city ordinance, hello public
meeting last week, and organized q protective
association. usH - fsEasf-s flE
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FROM WESTERN MARYLAND.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Railroad
Matters, dc.

The Net0 President Of tie Canal COmpdRy-Tas
RemoUGl Of the 0gice TO HaserStoUn-Pr Promised
Reforms va tie AdR0seMsRt-7ze Cumberland
Valley RaiIrodd-TAe Western Maryland Rail-
road-TAe crosoiag Crops, dc.
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SWINGING ROUND THE CIRCLE Or THE
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROADS. or
wAsHINGToN TO ALTOONA.
Editorial Correspondenee Of Ereninq lstar.

lEditoriGl Correspondence Of Erening StdrI
ALTOONA, PENNA., June I3, 1870.
I Itelegraphed you some particulars of our start
upon the excursion given by the officer of the
Pennsylvania railroads to afford an opportunity
to Southern railroad men to see the railroad
system of Pennsylvania, and the various objects
OF interest in the State. t1t II
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iHCeonu bisfiatc0.
The ENcitement Runs High.

PHlLADkLPHIA, june l5.-The excitement
among the republican politicians Is at fever
heat Leonard Myers has been renoninated
ior Congress. In O'Neil's district the delegates
have split, and are holding two Conventions
Inc convention for nominating sheriff is in A
similar condition. The friends of Gen. Bing-
ham, the present postmaster, carried the organ
lzation, when the friends of Leeds withdrew.
ana are holding separate Organization.
Third Dispatchl
PBILApELPHIA. June I5.-In the sheri-f-s cop.
venflon the struggle was between the friends of
Walton and Leeds The Temporary Chairman
Oh each party was declared elected by their
friends. Leeds party finally trfumphed in the
possession OF the stage and the choice of wm.
Elliott a chairman.
The struggle was very fierce, and the other
side were driven OF by force. Desks were over
turned and chandeliers broken. In the first
congressional district convention, Benjamin
Huekle was nominated on the FIRST hallot