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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

TwKKD, HALL AND Con SoILy.-Tweed st;n
Fem aims In the city, and states that the report
that he had been summoned before the election
committee at albany is incorrect. Mayor Hail
was at his ONCE as usual, busiiy engaged in
transactinR routine business. The rnmors OF
mis- abdhcaton daily become fainter while n
conviction that he will hold Office to the end OF
his term, II not removed by the iegisi ature gains
ground. He himself refuses to give any indica-
lions a. to his future plans. Connolly's troubles
are net yet over, for his counsel's motion yester-
pending against him was denied.-N. y. Times,
24fb. - ''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

TON, after unanimously rsHominating Goyer-
nor Jewell and the old ticket. a. stated in tele-
gram 10 The STAR Of yesterday, adopted reso-
press undiminished confidence in President
Grtnt, urge economy; reduction OF taxation;
rttnrn to specie payment; a tariff for revenue
only; Improvement in the system Of national
banks; the abolition Of the Thanking priv ilege:
granting public lands to actual settlers only; ad-
yocstes temperance, education. and labor re-
form, &c. The convention elected Governor
Jewell, also, Bartlett Brent, Lubin L. Sayles
and John Tweedy delegates at large to the
National Convention, with other dele gates from
the districts of the state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

BALTiMORE AND POTOMAC RAILRoAp.-The
building Of the bridges near this place is in an
advanced stage. Messrs. Cathode & Co. are
pushing matters ahead vigorously, and we are
informed BY Mr.. HickerneIl, the superinte ndent,
that now the groundworks are far enough ad-
vanced to admit Of the superstructures being
bridge over the Collngton will be compietei 4.
The cars are already at OF near Florenceyille
which is about four miles from here This much
We can vouch for. In a short time the material
trains viii be here, and any doubt on the subj ct
OF the Baltimore and Potomac road will be set
ct Iest.-4dribOro' Carrie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25
A Nustueer Shot Dead

PRoviNCETowN, MASS. Jsn. Am inora.i
s being held here to-day in the matter OF -.
shooting cf George Little, a s+auan orthe n IL
Warren Hallett, during Q mutiny on hoar : If,
that vessel yesterday. The captain declare
that the crew attacked and beat the seca,,
mate numerically, and were about Ia attscN
The inst mate, when the latter fired ktlli,,.-
Little, the leading mutineer. Instantly Tn.
names % the crew are Alexander wilson wu,
r Harris. John Spencer, WIN. Mullen, az,
John Wilson. They are In Jail In the custody OF
the United States marshal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25
RAtrhelor,a HaiY Dxs.

rsis s2tebJld Hair Dye In the best In the word
E=1mirss reliable, tDstsRtAn-OGs, does not os1tas
Sss, any vt.aIiS poison to produce paralysis
lssth. Ayslf the TAINTED and selasiv preparations
I.,S~tins virtues they do not possess The genuine
A bsebelors Hair Dye has bad thirty yeay,
yssaIEish-9 repntssiop 10 uphold It's Int. gritty a<
50 only perfect Hair Dye-slscs or Brown Bold
- al +rsSFtst. Ar-l,e' q. Is poypd .r-eet, New
va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

The LATEST CABISEr Crisis IN SPAIN.-As
has been already Indicated as soon as II be.
came apparent that Herrera, the ministerial
candidate for the presidency of the Spsuish
Cortes would be defeated, the Premier Senior
Sagasta, visited the king and informed him that
the disposition manifested by the Cortes left
him but two alternatives, viz the dissolution
OF the body or the resignation OF the ministry,
and That the latter course had been resylyei
upon. The king has taken time for consulta-
ton before for ming q new cabinet, and in the
meantime has requested the ministers to retain
their portfolios.
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Lea q Rerrtns' Dauce.

PrUnoEDcec Dy onBOisseurs
THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE
A. IMPROVES appetite and digestion and 10 Il IN
FfgsleS Tor ifs favor.
care directed BY Asssrs. LEA a PSRRINs TO
p all sartiee making vending counferfets
John pUNCANS SONS,
ssi: ssSn Agents, New YsFk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

BoNNErs are going TO be worn large again.
ana We soon may expect 70 see the old coal
scuttle" rediviyus. "rhus doth the whirligi,
OF Time bring round it, revenges" The pr,
sent style Of hair-dressing win have to chance
and then what are you going 20 do, Young No,
by wearing il In frisettes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

RETEIBuTIvx SNAbL-Pox.-The illness Of
Rev. Stuart Robinson, Of Louisville, KY, looks
very like what u called retributiye Justice. Du-
ring the rebellion he vas foremost among those
who openly advocated the importation Of infect
ed clothing from the plague-stricken cities or
the North. A week or two ago, while passing
through one Of the cities (Cthcinnati) that he
intended should be scoureed by . terrible Cpl
demic, he contracted smallpox, and with this
Tunes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

No LUxURiks IN RELIGioN.-rhe Wilson,
sn Conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church have declared against whisky and laasr.
the production, manufacture. sale or use OF To-
bacco. playing Of croquet, INDUCING In dancing
snd visiting theatres, circuses and museums
and senounces them all a. being agents OF the
ceyil, and leading % sin and Examination
This h the lat reform movement.
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Smashing q Team and Driver

NAV YORK, Jan. 25.-The Newark train lass
evening ran down a double team Just beyond
Jersey City, and killed the driver, George Wan
Vert, and the two horses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

MENPHIs. TENN, Jan. 25.-The deIegaie. Of
various Methodist conferences met yestrr.ls,
and organized with the object OF establishing
Southern Methodist University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25
The Kansas RepublIcas State Censes-

TOPEKA, KAN, Jan. "a republican state
convention will be held NJ Lawrence, N ansas
February 2lst, 70 elect delegates TO the national
convention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

NV YORK, Jan. 25.-There we're thirty-ssven
BIOS Tor gold to-day, amounting TO about So
10000. from i0s.62k 60 l09. 10 loo. The amount
advertised for sale was si.ee0 600. IL sold. a
will 60 at los.O3- 100 TO IG9 Is 100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2J.-.John Butcher.
eolored boy. died At the aims house to-day from
a beating inflicted by Daniel Barclay, also co..
ored, who has escaped arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

He WILL NEVER TRY 1T AGArx-There
sas 2man in Mauch Chunk, Q few DAYS ago,
with patent air brake for railroad cars Tor
ale: He claimed that II would stop train going
at the highest rate Of speed In half its own
ength. There was Q certain railroad man M
here who treated this suggestion with scorn
md said be would wager large sums that the air
brake wouldn't stop train any quicker than
any other brake. SO he borrowed the contriy-
ince and fixed ii on an open car on the Switch
sack Railroad, ard went up 10 the top Of Mount
Pisgah to get a fair start He let her come
Town the inclined plane for while until she
began to move along at the rate Of sixty miles
an hour, and then he suddenly placed lis foot
N the brake and put on with full power
me minute later the eye OF any solitary traveller
Easing through those wilds might have observed
car standing perfectly eth on the track and
abroad man going down hill among the black.
Jerry bushes and underbush headforemost at
he rate-say Of forty-six miles an hour. He
VAS carried home on a stretcher, and now that
abroad man not only has perfect faith in the
Availability OF the air brake, but he Is convinced
hat i you'd be good thing If some man would
nven&a machine for taking the fatness and
General Decentralization, as IL were, out OF mutt
ated noses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

ALBANY, n. Y, 25.-The Superior Court Ia,
decided the cases Of Tweed and Connolly, affirp-
ing the decisions Of the Special Term a 20 sae
ban and ordering the arrests with cost
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Gen. Hsnseen wen's be the Dess-
"A All (Rieualistte) Rosds

ST. PArL, MINI, Jan. 25.AThe DasIg Prex
says General Hancock refuses u be the akmo
cratic candidate for President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

MKxrBIe, Jan. 25.-The lease OF the Mem
phis and Charleston railroad has been ratified
by president Scott and associates OF the Pero-
sylvania railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25
A Mans Throat Cut az a CANNING r..,.

NkNPoET, n L., Jan. 3.-fimOthy Lynch
and Florence Sullivan quarreled in TN. stree,
last night after playing cards. wnen Lynch
knocked Sullivan down and cut his throat a.
that he died in fifteen minutes. The murdered
man leaves a family. Lynch was arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

MYSTERIOUS STREET CAR MURDER I'M
BRooKLYN.-The New York Post of last even
ng says: "A report to the police this morning
mn ounced that AZ about no. 30 O'Clock last even.
Dg Professor John II. Panormo, residing at No.
% Pineapple street. was assaulted in q Myrtle
venue car, near Fort Green, and robbed of =
liver watch and chain. At noon IL was an
@ounced that he was dead. The detectives were
4 once put upon the case, and have
'Scertained that the victim gave Q music
esson in q private residence on Cumber-
and street, last evening, leaving at Gas
clock. He reached his home at io.I5.
te had terrible cash on the side or the head,
inflicted With some blunt instrument His ac-
cunt OF the affair was that he was struck in the
ar oy fellow passenger. Who sat by his side
come doubt u exn1essed a the accuracy OF this
ass of assault, accidents, &c, that come 70
heir notice and no such notice has been given.
bief Of Police Campbell and Captain Smith
hlnk Tat the asoault Was asde before Mr.
re earned on With al possible care
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TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR
This Afternoons dispatches.
FR0M ElRoPG TO-DAY.
The Greas Rain ss.r,. a. s.x,..u
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS


IesgrsBAss k<sisss-els o. rae Epe~..o Star.
rhe Great Rain sssrsa tu kuxls,a.
LoNbtk, Jan I'm the storm OF Yesterday
std tne preceding night, the rain fsA wss "a
tr.oIdnary. he streams an the -oath Of fnr-
land oysTnowed their banks and whole Village.
are delugcd. Great damage has been ,aon, .,
property, especially in the vslleN OF tn severn.
were tho hcod was Widespread aud the aeN.s,
tafon extraordinary. The rham-- alsp ress
above t-s banks, AMI the town OF wtnd-nr la.
suffered severely. The eN~ctS Of the fresar,
we're fet even In London. The upf-r portion OF
ths city on the river ~as asod, A. snl the 49,
OF property and interruption o. business are
quite serious.
Respite OF q Prisoner
IoNpok. IAN G.-thrt~ttsua EsImun.ls the
roisoher, Under sentence Of death, hAs receiV, A
respite.
Spanish Politics.
MADRID, Jan. "a koyHl deerce was raj
in the ccrtes yesterday dsSsol wing The s-nate aO
congress Elections tor the cortes are ordered tor
AI,ril %. and the new body y convoked for the
seth OF April
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

TEE g. A. r. AND THR MAYOR on PIN a.
the Republic, last night, In Philsdelnhis,
Mayor Stokely declined q be present and vel,
come visiting delegations, for the reason, he
said, that his Official duties would prevent such
pleasure. IL u thought, however, that the
mayor declined the honor ON the ground that
the custom Of . chief magistrate Of city well
coming visiting associations IL not part OF their
official duties. The course Of Mayor Stokely
caused great dissatisfactiop among the membors
VI the Grand Army Of the Republic.
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Five Against she rl,v

CHARLKeTows, W. Va, Jan. The con-
stitutional convention yesterday Passed a reso-
luton 70 hoist the United States flag over tbeir
ball, i've voting against II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

Rome.
Nrw YORK, Jan. 25.-Rev y d. Bradley. late
Ritualist, Vas received into the Cathohs
Church yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

ANorHIR sTuPKHDoys FRAUD has been un-
earthed In New York, it being asserted that
Secretary Conklin, Of the Market Savings Bank,
10 a defaulter to the extent Of 600 900. A var.
liant Of attachment against his property has
leen issued by the receiver Of the bank. COnk-
lin admits having appropriated to his own use
S125 600 belonging to the bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

PHiLADELPHiA, Jan. 25.-The d,legates IN
the Grand Army of the Republic we're iornalh
welcomed in Independence Hall. by Presi0.nt
Llttleton, Of the Select Council, this morning
a response was made by Howard y. Reader, o.
Easfon. commander o. the state The ,leleys-
uon aiso visited the mint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

JtrFEksoN CRY, Mo, Jan. IS The Liberal
Republican Convention yesterday received A
dispatch from the Cincinnati German and me-
rican Reform Association, promising hearty CO
operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25
AMUSEM ENTS.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
EVERY EyfNISG THIS WEEK
AND SATURDAY MATINkE
FRITZ FRITZ ERJTZs

FRITZ FRITZ FRITZ
MR. J. II. EMMETT,
TIE ISIMlTA sLE u rCH OOAEDIAN, y
~ CHARLES G.YLERs n
SUCCESSFUL PLAY, K
FRITZ, OUR COUSIN GEk.NAN,
Introducing
81 DANCFS, n
AMI INSTRUMENTAL SOLOs, n
in which h- stands uBriv .l.d. 4
OUhIOUSIN GhRMAV
hOErAN NEXT-' Ths Pet If the Stage
rGsSIE MITCHELL Is3n
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An old I.d, Rvr,ea a. n..,n

BALTIMORE, Jan. 25.-Mrs. Ann Garrett an
elderly woman, vas burned 20 death this morn
ing, by her clothes taking fire from an open ire
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

IT n eAID that In NE Village Of Pcshtsec.
Wis.,, on the Sshbsth, only few hours before
ne dre which swept then from existence, come
'nirty or forty young mes got together, march
'wo or three kses Of lager beer, end held nock
eTytce, going through With all tire cesemouies.
the Lords supper and other rites
" the sanctuary. $1,000
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lnOther WARNING.

Another Warning.
CHARLEeTowN, w. Va, Jan. 25-wDisp
Casey, young man, wasshst through the breas.
last evening by companion, who was carslessl,
handling pistol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

THB Duty ON RICE. - Several memorials
from merchants in the various cities were resd
before the Ways and Means Committee this
morning praying . reduction OF the duty on rice
on the ground that the duty on unclesnsed rice
is now % high that il Is all cleansed in England
before reaching here. Col. Owens, OF Georgia
and Senator Sawyer, Of South Carolina, were
also before the committee and oppose the re-
ductiOn.
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BALLS. PARTIES. &c.

EIRsr GRAND sOIREEa OF THE BRICK.
LArtR ."CiALs en- WEDNESDAY n
EVENING. Jan. S1-t, 1872, TRADES
onion HAL .oCrn-r Of s.h and Z streets.
1i'k-t. : I, admitting genii man and ladies ,
q ~ g5tfI>e ~ lTroHKs n1>sfs-A Lavender, u, II,
tnoksDt, Geo. Lobgion, J. ID. BonfZ, VIM Piow-
n al. J25- tbs n.Sw.r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

OThe placid conductors of Chicago street
cars not only throw of the newsboys who clam
Der upon their sacred platforms, but latterly
they have come to eject passengers who pre-
iume 10 buy papers Of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

IL TEiCT MATTERS BEv0RB THE HorsR
CoNNITrEE.-The House Comnittee on the
District of Columbia met this morning, and had
under consideration the BAH regulating the ad-
mission OF pupils into the Columbia Institution
for The Deaf and Dumb. recently published In
IhE STAR, but came to no copciasion thereon.
foth the Senate aud House District committees
viii visit the Institution on Saturday next at 10
o'clock.
:, Mr. Riddle appeared on behalf Of the peti.
uoners Who make charges against the District
authorities in Severson's memorial, and INQUIRED
". hitioners could be represented by coun.
sci hi 9 the investigation. He was Answered
u 10Th sides would be allowed that privilege,
snd That the Investigation would be com mepcei
On Wednesday merning next at 10 O'Clock.
Mr. Eidrtege said that in consequences of asper
sions which had been indulged i'm by certsir
ioul mails against the District Commute since n
had been directed TO investigate the chsrees. he
would move that the matter be referred bach Ia
the House, with the recommendation that A
special committee be appontt TO make the in
vssf;gation. Several Of the memorialists who
were present, and Mr.. Riddle, their attorney.
said they were perfectly satisfied with the Dis
uiet Of Columbia Committee, and hoped the
N after would rsmain with them. Mr.. Elirilge
lien withdrew his motion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

NV YORK Jan. 25.-The police are guardlns
the Controllers Office to day. A. some thousanI
unpaid firemen have resolved 20 call on him In
a body to ds mand their wages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

iNvKsrIsATISe THE TRHAsURY ACCOUNTS
Aessrs. Lynch, Barnum and Hay, Of the House
Coz mittee on the Expenditures Of the Treas
ury. were At the Treasury to- day from 10 O'Clock
until noon, making cursory examinations of the
mann"r In which accounts are kept, and ascer
tanning II there are sufficient checks to guard
against defalcations. The committee frat Wis
n.d the division Of issues in the Treasurer's
Office, and thence to the cash room where every
facility was accorded them for examining the
hooks They will probably have another session
Tomorrow.
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The G. A. n. I'm Phtrnd.,,e,..


PHILADELPHiA, Jan. 25.-The d,-lcgates IN
the Grand Army of the Republic we're iornalN
welcomed in Independence Hall, by President
A response was made by Howard y. Reader, o.
Easton. commander o. the state The ,i.leys
ten also visited the mint.
a Mans Throat Cut a a GAMING r.nI.
NEWPORT, X. L., Jan. 25.-rimOthy Lynch
and Florence Sullivan quarreled in the street
knocked Sullivan down and cut his throat a.
that he died in fifteen minutes. The murdered
man leaves family. Lynch was arrested
The Anything Cd Beat Grant Party.
JtrFkReoN CITY, Mo, Jan. IS The IibeTal
Republican Convention yesterday received a
dispatch from the Cincinnati Germz n aud mr.
fican Reform Association, promising hearty GU
operation.
Bids for Government Gold.
NV YORK, Jan. 25.-There we're thirty-seyeu
bids for gold to-day, amounting to about So
$1,000 from ios62k 20 los. s-leo. The amount
advertised for sale was q 600 600. IN sold a
will 60 at los.Os-icO to los. is-iOO.
seutheru Meshsdi.s U.iver.ss,.
MEhrHIs, TENN, Jan. 25.-The delegates Of
various Methodist conferences met Yesterday
and organized with the object OF establishing q
Southern Methodist University.
RafIroad Lease Rsstaed.
MkxPHIe, Jan. 25.-The lease OF the Mem
phis and Charleston railroad has been ratified
by PRESIDENT Scott and associates of the Penn-
sylvanis railroad.
The Kansas Republics State Cease.-
zion.
TOPEKA, KAN, Jan. "a republican state
convention will be held NJ Lawrence, ansas
February 2lst, TO elect delegates TO the national
convention
An ola lady Burned 90 Death.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 25.-Mrs. Ann Garrett an
elderly woman, vas burned 20 death this morn
ing, by her clothes taking fire frpm An oman t,r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

A Yorxe LADY ct Council Blum being in
formed by her "feller" that he intend To Ca "a
his attentions, cowhido1 In snound ~ 20 .
arg ss ne sprung through the open window,
'eecn MN % pc more careful for the future not
10 uine VIM gentle and loving heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

Me. BATES, L. y. attorney for Utah, this
morning appeared before the House Committee
on Territories. and urged that the necessary
appropriations be made to carry on the pros
ecutions for polygamy against the Mormons in
that territory, or that no further action towards
Furnishing them be made, as it was necessary q,
have the money to carry on the trials
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

CONTEXT FOR LITTLE Rock Posr OrrIcp
The Senate Committee on Post Ofices ana Pest
Roads this morning had under consideration
the nomination OF j. s. Pollock to be pos,mas-
ter at Little Kock, Ark, vice Hodges suspend
ed. There In quite Q bitter contest over this
nomination, Senator CLAYTON favoring Nc. and
Senator Rice opposing it. Pollock formerly held
but now the tables have been turned, and Pol,
lock succeeds Hodges. The committee heard
the statements Of Senators Rice and Clayton,
bul took no action In the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

CONTRACTS AwARDRp.-The Post OFF &c De-
pariment yesterday awarded the following con-
tracts: Cotton Irvine, Wills g. WILDER, of Bos-
ton, at 29.s6 cents per pound; hemp Irvine, w.
yer pound; wrapping paper, 2Ox25, at $3.50.
26xfo, al 1888, 8eOrge Hill Of Geor geto Tn d. e.
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Low UHfo DRAra.-While the remains OF
the wife Of William A. johnson, OF Austin
placed IN The CONN Q, MonS,v. .IoInson h. ce,m
inaane from grief, and shot hfmeelf through the
body NTH Q revolver, dying In four houD. Both
we're buried togsther yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-25

PERsoEAL.-Wm. d. O'Connor, OF this city,
with his family have gone on apleasure trip to
cuba. to return I'm three or four weeks -. Wash
inyton Peddrick, late of the Department Of
Justice. fas gone to Geneva. Switzerland, as
secretary to the American Commissioners there
under the Alabama Claims Treaty.
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DISTRICT AATTHRs BEFORE THE SENATE
CoNhITTER-rhe Senate Committee OH the
District OF Columbia will hereafter meet on Fri
day instead Of Thursday. At the meeting to
morrow action will probably be taken on the
removing bills now before the committee Bill 70
incorporate the Washington Canal and Water
rover company; bill granting 2, 900 900 acres Of
public lands to the District of Columbia for
educational purposes; House bill to fund the
jail to the marshal. On this bill the COMMITTEES
VIII be governed by the recommendation OF the
judges OF the District Supreme Court. The
petition urging the repeal of the charter OF the
Medical Society will also probably be considered
to- morrow.
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LECTURES.

HIGHER EDUCATION. Rev. RICHMOND
III flsH ID. D., President Of 81. Lawrence Uni
y r.ty, New York. .ilI lecture in Masonic Temple
en- sALlkRAf EVENING, January 9Th. sub
leCt-~Ihe Higher EducstiOn-fts Rrlafiops to Our
hmon Schools, and its Necessity and Place In the
Nation dmittanre cents. Doors opeu 81
9 Clcck. Lecture cOrmeDcs At o'clock. 1857
"poPPIsG THE QUESTION"
Lefty HoUGH will lecture on the above in
teresting topic NJ
LINCOLN HALL,
ThIDAY KVENiSG. 2sTH JANUARY.
Admission. so cents ii dtd
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The House COMMITTEE ON APPROPRrA-
rloNs this morning concluded the naval appro-
pristion bill, which appropriates SIS, eo0. 900,
about 81 400 900 less than las year or the total
amour Sc 900 is for the pay Of the officers aud
sssmen, and the balance for the various navy
wards and bureaus. The Indian appropriation
bill Was then taken MP but not finished