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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

ADMIRAL PoRTER's CAsE.-Despite the una
nimity with which the House to-day passed tho
bill abolishipg the admiralship, it is doubtfal
if 1t passes the Senate. 1t is thought, also, that
Admiral Porter will be confirmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

ELECTION AT RICHMOND. NA.-On Friday
last an election was held at Richmond and in
HenrIco county, Va, for . member of the Leg
stature IN place Of Kelly, conservative, re-
straightforward city gave majority Of 3S5
publican, q conservative gain Of iS9 since the
last election. Guy is elected by about 400 or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

No WAR NEWS has been received here by
cable to day, London despatch stating that
there is nothing OF Importance from the scene
of hostilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

Hon. WILLIAM A. WHEELER, member of
Congress from the seventh district of New
York, is detained at his home in Ogdensburg by
the illness of his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12
Paper Mills Burned.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Dec. 1.-THE Crescent
Paper Mills Of Chaplin & Gould, in Russell,
were burned to-day. Loss $4,000; insurance
$4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

NJ. BERTHENY, late French Minister, sailed
from New York on Saturday tor France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

~There are four Episcopal churches IN Ohio
that discard the use OF the surpiice
oKing William overcoats, with sailor collar
and cape, are q Gotham vanity.
~Mrs. Beals OF Indiana, has gone hence on
her ofth suicidal attempt This shows the
value Of perseverance,.
~Tbe value of advertising was realized by a
rural New York merchant who advertised for
small boy, when his wife presented him with
two very small ones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

The NORFOLK TRAsKDY-Forsery and Suicide.
tional Hotel st Norfolk, who committed suicide
last Friday, ii appears had been engaged in
some business enterprises that had not turned
out successfully, and in order to raise funds TO
retrieve his lost fortunes had forged the names
Of several prominent firms In Norfolk, on which
he is said to have raised eight or nine thousand
dollars. This fact came to light Friday morn.
change National Bank, which wss pronounced
q forgery. At the time Of his suicide Mr. WAL
ters was stopping at the house Of q friens, Mr..
Van Wyck, few miles in the County. On q
written the following: "Deor Van. 1 killed nv
self, being afra.I to face my wife and family.
Inform ny wife. jon" During the war Mr.
walters served in the Confederate army, hold
ing the rank OF major.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

SECRETARY BOUTWELL, was before the House
Committee OIL Ways and Means this morning,
and explained at length his views in relation to
the proposed new bonds, and other financial
measures,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12
Unauecessful Attempt 60 Rob New
York Bank.

NEW YORK, Dec. IAN unsuccessful at
tempt Was made last night, by burglars, 20 rob
the Bank OF the State OF New York, in EK-
change Place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

SENIOR ROBERTS, the Spanish Minister, and
wife, have returned to this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

BosToS, Dec. l2-Returns mp to ! O'Clock
leave no doubt that CASTOR, the Democratic
candidate, il elected Mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

THERE are about 1000 Cinnamon now at
work ae plantation hands in the South. They
do not like plantation labor, because they are
afryid of hard taskmasters, and prefer railroad
work. At present about Z, 500 are doing the lat
ter kind of work In Tennessee, Alabama and
Texas. OF all these men only 400 came from
china direct. All but that number had lived
some time In California.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

SECRETARY Fish gave a diplomatic dinner
to number of the oldest foreign representa-
tives on Saturday evening. Among these
present were Baron Gerolt, Sir Edward Thorn
ton, Senior Roberts, Baron Lederer, and other
prominent members of the Diplomatic Corps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12
INTEREsTING. INsTRUOTIvE. PROFIT.

VNTEREsTING, INsTRUCTIyE, PROFIT
The attention Of Ministers, Parents, sabbath aud
Day School Teachers and Scholars, 81 the public
generally, 10 inv tied 10 the series OF
POPULAR LECTURES,
70 deliver 10 the excellent audience Of the
during the coming winter. Thi. Course Of Lectures
has teen arranged 90 that highly proper source OF
the public IN popu II manser and at prices ithip
the reach Of all Young persons are especially in
Yitsd TO sttend short Musical Entertainment,
vocal and Instrumental will precede each Lecture
TUESDAY EVENING. December 13-"rRADI-
lions OF The HOLY LAND AND CITY, BY
Rev g. " samson, DID, LII d., President Of Co
.JJUEspAY EyENING, Decembsr 2r-"THE
leu q the United states Patent once.
JEkCsALEM." BY PROT. W b Singleton. With
.fteial drawings and enlarged sketches from pho
fTEsIAY EvENING, January IL THE
PHENOMENA OF COMBUsTION;'' with expert
sry in The Medical Department Of Georsetown CT
rs6LGGY ANp RELfGi0 TAsu1 hSTioCI ny
COMPARED WITH THE JEWISH AND CHRIS
TdAS S Siih appropriate pictorial il
TUESDAY EVENING, February THE sr
Tsngements Tor this entertainment viii be an
bounced in a lew weeks.
Ticket, admitting one person to the course of six
one person, . cents. TO be had at Phip & solo
mons Bookstore, and % the Cfcers and teachers Of
Wesley Chapel Sabbath school. des II
IA for Churches, schools, Christisa Associations,
Temperance Societies, &c, with the Stereo ptcon
piss1iyins views over go Rsintings to select from
Blanc the Bottle or Drunkard's Career Fairy Tales,
Comic Views, etc. Terms reasonable. Magic Ian
terms for ebIldrens parties. II. WILLIAMS, 9I7
ID street, between 9th and 10th. N W no3- 2mF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

NHw YORK, Dec 12.-Jerry Dunn, recently
arrested In Chicago, was placed on trial this
morning in the court Of Oyer and Terminer,
charged with the murder OF James 10 gan, No.
p He is the suspected murderer OF Mr.. Rogers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

GENERAL ANSEsTY.-Mr. Schurz offered in
the Senate this morning tine following resolu-
ton:
ResOlred, That the disqualifcatiOns and diSa-
bilIties imposed upon persons lately in rebellion
against the government of the United States
were dictated by imperative public necessities
ard not by spirit of hatred or vindictiveness,
and that as soon as such public necessities cease
due regard for the fundamental principles of
orr system OF government as well as every con-
sideratiDn OF sound craftsmanship demand the
removal OF those disqualification and disabili-
ties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

The New York Evening Mad says; "Baron
Gerolt's youngest daughter will be married soon
in Washington to nobleman, while his eldest
will take the vail" If the game is to be played
out on this deal, what becomes of Young Mr.
RaDgabe? That's what Mrs. Grundy want. to
know. Is he to be lurched?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

THR PHILADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOL STEAM
SHIP LiNR-lt is announced that all of the
bonds issued for the new Liverpool Steamship
Company, in Philadelphia, amounting to
81 500 COO, have been placed, and great progress
has been made in stock subscriptions, some In
dividuAls subscribing $50, 900 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12
European steamer Arrived.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

INV YORK, Dec. 1.-THE steamer Scandina
Wan, from Liverpool has arrived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

A vHssIL IL fitting out ct Boston to take
men to the newly found diam md fields OF South
Africa, and already thirty persons have secured
passage in quest Of wealth, and ct least one Of
them Ii entitled to be called strong minded-
perseveTing at least, for he has spent more
than twenty years OF his life in digging for
treasure in various parts of the world, and
still Is poor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

~ England il devastated by its annual con-
uoVersy on vaccination.
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BALLS, PARTIES, &c.

-. II. X
Look out for the Second Grand MsSauersds Ball
q DAMON CONCLAyE, No. I, n. Fer iur
Their particulars future advertise msnt ds7 eOtf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12
THE EVENING STAR.
PUBLISHED DAILY, Sunday excepted,
Al The Star Buildings,
corner Pennsylvania av. and IIth II,
BY THE
EVENING STAR NEWSPAPER COMPANY.

The STAR IL served by carriers t6'their sub
.rriters IN the CITY and District at Ten CENTS PER
WEEK CT FORTY FOUR CENTS PER MONTH. Copies
o. the counter, Two CENTS.
PRICE FOR MAILING Three Months, e1.3o;
Sf1 Months, IS 90: One Year, Sc 90. No papers
are ant from the ONCE longer than paid for.
TIE WEEKLY STAR-publisbed on Friday
norning-sI so 3 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

- Huntress breakfast jackets have just been
introduced.
~tStreel-spring waist boots" for organists,
are Q London link.
ga Memphan has sued New York bitters
man because twenty-four bottles didn't cure
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

ARMY OFFICERS DISCHARGED THE SERVICE.
Capt. Walter D. Lattimore, 10Th infantry; Lieut..
j. W. Thomas, Sd infantry, and L!euts j. W.
have been honorably discharged the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

THK PRESIDENT TO MAKE TOUR OF THE
PACIFIC STATEs.-The Alta California has
learned, by "a private letter from Washing
ton" that President Grant intends to make a
tour OF the Pacific States next Spring." and
adds HE will be sure of hearty and enthusi-
astic reception"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12
BENSON J.LOSSIN0,
THE HISTORIAN.

s9bJect: "ChivAlry, Yesterday and To day"
Tickets, 20 cents. 20 be had at Burr's, go = It
opposite Masonic Temple. Reserved seats withou
entra cns1ge- delo-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

THE WASHINGTON ANp OHIO RAILROAD
Mr.. Lewis presented in the Senate to-day two
petitions signed by A. X. Shepherd. Moses Kel-
ly, John l.. Kidwell, Hooe & Bro, H. ID. Cooke
w. +. Chandler, e. O. willard. and Others ask
ing the passage OF the House bill authorizing
the city OF Washington to subscribe to 81 900 900
OF the stock OF the Washington and Ohio rail-
road, with the view Of promoting q shorter rail-
way connection than now exists between said
CITY and the Ohio river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

COMMITTEE woRK.-Secretary Boutwell, was
before the Honse Committee Of Ways and
Means to-day, to give his views upon his Sup.
Elementary Treasury Bill. A general CONVEX
sation was had, going over the ground Of his re-
port, but no new points we're brought out.
The committee have agreed to hear the sugar
men on Thursday next, at which time they will
hear the representations OF the importers, the
refners, and the trades generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

DECEMBER Is, 1870.
SECOND LECTURE CALVARY COURSE,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

THE BALL OPKNKD.-In the Senate this morn.
ing, Mr.. Chandler introduced . bill in relation
to commercial intercourse between the United
States and the British North American posses
sioI and the Republic of Mexico. 1t author
the public interest may require It, to issue
his proclamation suspending, in respect to the
provinces or territories therein to be desie-
mated, the operation of all laws and reg1-
lations whereby the right Of bonded trans
portation 10 allowed to foreign transportation.
The President is further authorized whenever,
in his judgment, such q measure shall be expe-
laws whereby the vessels of the Dominion of
Canada or OF any other possession in North
America are permitted to enter the waters OF
the United States, saving, However, to such
vessels such rights az may be granted bv treaty
between United States and Great Britain. Re-
fer red to Committee on Commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

How Is THIS FOR HIGH "A New York fash
fashion paper says:
"Among the handsomest young men in the
District are the Messrs. May, OF street. sens
OF the eminent surgeon; Mr.. ID. X. Mckee, and
Samuel Phillips, talented member OF the
bar"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

NAVAL ORDERS To-DAY.-Second Assistant
Engineer Harry Webster, ordered to the Wash
\ ington navy yard; Lieut.. Commander f.. Dich-
| man has resigned, and his resignation is ac-
ceptei,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

The Hartford COurant, speaking for ex-Secre-
tary Welles, says that neither Mr.. welles nor
his former assistant, Mr.. Faxon, had any agency
IN the publication of the Porter letter, nor
knows how II came to be published; but it SAYS.
81 Secretary Welles, as general rule, would not
receive personal letters upon official matters
and placed This upon fle.' This corresponds
with a statement made in this column a day or
two ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

IT Is ANNOUNCED in one OF the New York
papers that Mr. Connery, who left this city not
long ago 10 become managing editor OF the
Herald, is already tired of that position, and
that it is shortly to be resumed by Mr.. Frederick
Hudson, who filled it so ably and acceptably
several years since. 1t is also stated that the
senior Bennett has sufficiently recovered his
health to be able to give some personal atten-
ton to the paper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-06-21
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.


WASHINGTON, June 20.-Mr. McCreery
presented a petition from the Kentucky
Congressional delegation, for the removal
of political disabilities of large number
of Kentuckians. Referred.
Proceeds of Condemned Property.
Mr. Lewis offered O resolution calling
upon the President for information as to
the monies in the United States Treasury,
on account of the property seized, con-
demned and confseated in Virginia by
act Of Congress. Adopted.
- The Cheap Postage Question.
The Senate resumed the confederation of
the postofice bill question, being an
amendment of Ramsey to abolish the
franking privilege.
MIR. Summers amendment for one cent
postage was voted down by yeas 10,
nays %.
An amendment for two cont postage was
offered and advocated by MIR. Nye.
The amendment was lost-23 to %.
Mr.. Nye moved an amendment to allow
all newspapers to be sent free to bona fide
subscribers within the limit of the United
States. Lost-23 to 81.
Mr.. Spencer moved an amendment abol-
ishing the franking privilege, not to take
effect till Oct. L. Agreed to-35 to %.
MIR. Sherman, from the Committee on
Finance, reported with amendments the
House bill to reduce taxation.
At the evening session the Senate took
up, as special business of the evening, the
Texas Pacific railroad bill.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-06-21

W. 7. Berry Co., have received Put
Rsns Monthly for July. Its table of con-
tents spreads a mental feast of universal
richness and variety. Among the arti cles
we notice 'The Kings Sentinel" "At the
Associated Press, "What they are doing
in Mexico" ''Disraeli as Statesman and
Novelist, etc., which afford highly intel
lectual reading and study.
The same firm have LippiacO1 for July,
which has long been public favorite in
the magazine literature. The present
number is a most excellent one. ''The
Pettiooat in the politics of England is
alone worth the price of the magazine, "a
week among the Mormors, ''Shal we de-
spair of the Republic The loss Of the
Oneida, ''Negro Superstittons, and rus
sia in Central Asia, are excellent articles,
drawn with ability and consunlmate skill.
w. I. B. & Co. haveall the late periodicals
and publications on hand.
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CUBA.
The Phantom Ship.

New YonK, June 2O-Steamer Geo b
Upton arrived this morning The officers
confirm previous reports of the landing of
the first expedition, which left this port on
the steamer on May I6, but report the un-
successful landing on return trip of force
of hundred men and additional supplies
taken on board at Aspinwall. The landing
was effected at an unfrequented and un-
protected part OF the coast, and was not
molested by the Spaniards. The officers
of the Upton knew nothing of the fate of
the first expedition until they reached here.
The entire cruise to Cuba, Aspinwall and
return was under the United States flag.
HAVANA. June 2O-The steamer George
b. Upton has effected second landing on
the Cuban coast. The following particu-
lars are given in official reports from Puerto
Principe: The George B. Upton left As
pinwall on the Sth inst, and on the 18th
reached the mouth of the River Herra
Dura, on the Cuban shore, where she land
ed Col. Leno, with twenty-five men and
her cargo, consisting OF 1000 stand of
arms, large quantity of ammunition and
a French repeating cannon.
Some correspondence between Cienevros
and Cespedes which had fallen into the
hands Of the Spaniards, shows that this
cargo consisted of material left on board at
the first landing, supplemented with fresh
supplies embarked at Aspinwall. Six of
the filibusters had been killed since landing,
but whether they belonged to the first or
second party is not stated.
VOmitO.
Ten cases of vomito and cholera are re-
ported in the jurisdiction of Puerto Prin-
cipe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-06-21
MEETING IN SUMNER.
For Supreme Judge.

b On the goth day of June, the same
being the first day of the June term of
the Circuit Court for Sumner county, in
accordance with q previous published
call, the people of Sumner county met in
convention in the Circuit Court room at
Gallatin, Tenn, when, on motion of
Capt. r. A. Bennett Judge George w,
Allen was called to the chair, and Jas. w.
Blackmore was elected Secretary. Judge
Allen in few appropriate remarks, ex-
planned the object for which the meeting
was called, and upon the conclusion of
his remarks, Capt. r. A. Bennett sub
mitted the following resolutions, which
were adopted unanimously:
Whereas, 1t isproposed to hold State
Convention at Nashville on the I'd Mon
day ia July next, to nominate candidates
for the Office of Supreme Judge; and
whereas, we approve of the holding of
said convention, and wish to be repre-
sented in the same; therefore resolved:
1. That A. r. Wynne. Geo. E. Seay,
John T. Baber, r. A. Bennett, Jas. Alex
ander, Geo. B. Guild, w. G. Pond, Geo.
W. Allen, ]. j. Wherry, N. w. McCon-
nell, Thomas Boyers, o. p. Butler and
w. 5. Munday, be appointed delegates to
represent Sumner County in said Conven-
ton, and that any one, or more of said
delegates who may be in attendance, is
authorized to represent the county.
2. That we recommend our fellow
citizen, Col. j. j. Turner, to said conven-
tion as man eminently qualified for the
position of Supreme Judge; and instruct
our delegates to cast the vote of the
county for him as one of the candidates
for the Middle Division of the State.
s. That we recognize in Col. Turner a
courtesds and dignified gentleman, an able
and experienced lawyer, man who is
patient and untiring in his researches,
firm in his purposes and convictions, of
high moral worth and stern integrity. We
think he will fill the position with honor
to himself and usefulness TO the State,
and will give general satisfaction to the
people and the bar.
4. In the selection of the other candi-
dates we leave our delegates to exercise
their discretion, with the simple injunc-
ton that they vote for men of acknowl-
edged ability and integrity without par
tiality for particular individuals.
3. That We sincerely hope that the
several counties throughout the State will
hold meetings and appoint delegates tn
said convention.
6. That this be published in the public
journals throughout the State.
On motion of III S Elkiu, Esq, Capt.
r A Bennett and B b NJ L Barr were
added TO the list of delegates.
On motion of Maj. w s Munday, there
being no further business before the con-
vention, it was adjourned sine die.
GEO. w. ALLEN, Chm.
JAS. w. BLACKMoIE, Sec'y.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-06-21

Met last evening and the special commit
tee reported the revised Rules and Regula-
tions, together with the Course of Study
for the city schools, which were unani-
mously adopted by the Board, and the
same referred to the City Council for their
approval. Some very important changes
have been suggested, and we anticipate
they will work for the bettering of the
schools. The Board will meet at the Hume
School Thursday morning, for examining
teachers preparatory to the selection of the
number necessary to complete full corps
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-06-21
CoNDENsED TELEGRAMs.

DEGREES abolishing the death penalty
and pensions were approved by the King
of Portugal yesterday. The right of hold
ing political meetings and the right of
petition will be officially granted in day
or two.
The old Brussels ministry have resigned.
The TRdcpeudCRc6 Beige is certain that
the clerical party will mOnopolize the new
cabinet.
A railroad laborer, in attempting to
lump on a hand-car at Cairo yesterday
morning, fell across the track and was run
over and killed by another hand car which
was Immediately following.
The Methodist Preachers Association at
Cincinnati are discussing the propriety OF
licensing women 10 preach.
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HOUSE.
What will john Bull saw !,


The following bills were introduced and
referred:
By Mr.. Poland-Authorizing the Presi-
dent to open negotiations with the British
North American Provinces for their, ad-
mission as States of the Union.
By MIR. Butler, of Massachusetts-To
annex Dominica.
By Mr.. Randall-Supplementary. to act
for the relief of the widows and orphans
of the officers and marines of the Onsida.
By Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa-To promote
the cultivation of public lands, offering
annual premiums for the best hcmesteads,
ETC.
By Mr.. Mungen-To repeal all laws and
resolutions as to spirit meters.
Mir: Negley asked leave to offer concur
rent resolution for the appointment of q
joint select committee on the subject of
Cuba. Resolution not received.
The House went into committee on the
fortification bill. The bill appropriates
81, 264, $50. Passed.
Army, ct nj.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the army appropriation bill,
which appropriates 500, 977, 1856.
On motion Of Mr. Dawes an appropria-
ton of $50, 600 was made for taking me-
neurological observations, and giving no.
tice to Northern lakes and seaports of the
approach and force of storms.
On motion of MIR. Shanks an appropria-
ton of 5000 was made for monumental
trees and shrubs in Northern cemeteries.
The committee rose, and the bill passed.
The State or Lincoln.
MIR Cullom, from the Committee on Ter
ritories, reported bill to authorize the
people of New Mexico to form constitu-
ton and State government, and for the
admission of such State into the Union as
the State of Lincoln. Bill recommitted.
National Banks.
Mr. Cox, from the Committee on Bank
ing, reported a bill to require National
Banks going into liquidation to redeem
their circulating notes. Passed.
Maynard and Cuba.
Mr. Maynard asked leave to offer reso-
luton, declaring a full concurrence Of the
House in the statements contained in the
Presidents message in regard to Cuba.
Mr. Cox and others objected. MIR Maynard
withdrew the resolution. Adjourned.