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CosT OF FIGHTING CAPT. JACK.-The Ore
gon mtlitia's bill amounts 20 S56,090 for their
siNty-three days service against the Moiocs.
One OF the state papers says that they never
eNinoed the slightest curiosity 10 view closely
the wolf-tail war banner of the MoiOcs, aud
that when Captain Jack finally met them ..he
routed 'em and secuted EN-, nor lost a single
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

SINGULAR PREDICTION FULFILLRD-A
hahsfs paper reports that several YEAR
ago MIR. l.. u. Leach, OF a business drin ia
Walnego, that state, predicted that ne wOulf
die ln lSs3: that last fall he had a grave dug aud
walled up; that soon after, he said he would die
an March, ard had his coffin and shrOud made
ard tombstone engraved, With HE name, tie
month OF March, and the year 1858, bur with
the day left blank. OF course, very consislerafe-
ly, after all this, he died, the date being Mon
aaV March 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

ANARRow ESQ APg Explosive, Of aH ''EHr'y''
Po'cder ke9.-on Friday evening last Mr.. WA.
and taking IL 90 bis shop placed IL on the fioor
and took the hung out OF IL; while ne was weld
ing piece Of iron a spark few into the hung
bOle, and an explosion followed. bursting the
keg into .'fiinderations," scattering the IraS-
ments OF the keg about the shop. Mr.. B. the
only person in the shop at the time. escaped
unh urt. Nes,e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

ANOTHER TRAPEZE AC,IDENT.-In Phfia-
delrhia last evening, while the boy - Leo was
performing at the Grand Central theater. the
signal was given too soon, and he was shot from
the pneumatic tube and fell iglit or nine feet,
breaking his leg. Mons Leopold. who was 20
catch him on the trapeze, thirty feet above the
stage. was not prepared TO receive him. TIE
accident caused much exeifatnanf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

SOUTH AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR CURA. -
The secretary OF state OF Bogota, has issued a
circular TO all the governments Of Contra
America and South America, inviting hem to
cooperate with the United States OF Colombia
with view TO induce the United States of
America TO join with them in persuading Spain
TO recognize the independence of Cuba and ac-
cept an equivalent in money the sum 10 b.
made up by the different associated republics.
and in the meantime the war now going on
should be haI monized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

ST. louis, March 20-AHalrs on the St
Louis, Kansas City and Northern railroad were
more quiet yesterday. A switch was burned
and an engine partially run of the track at
Lexington junction last night, but no damage
was done. The Sheriff of Ray county with a
posse was on the spot and arrested those
engage in the affair and took them TO the
Richm ond jail There are now nearly one
hundred Metropolitan Police i'm this city and
along the line OF the road. who. with the loo al
authorities, are amply sufficient 20 guard the
trains and property, and no farther trouble is
fpprelenaed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

WOMAN MURDERS IN NEW YoRK.-Marv Fa
gan, ssed forty five, was beaten aud :; TANNED
to death in her room, at 515 West 3sth sfrs--t
New York, Monday night Two men and q
with the deceased, have been arrested on sus-
pici0n.
Julia Hickey, aged thirty years who was
thrown by her husband from window o. their
residence, ~. west 9th street, New York ON
the night Of Jan. 9th, died in BELLEVUE hospital
last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THE NEW ASSOCIATE JUsTICE FoR CrA9-
of the new associate justice for Utah, the Lam
sing tMich.) Republican says: Hon. p Al
Emerson II now serving his second term a. state
senator from Calhoun county and il its presi lent
pro TEN. OF the senate. Ii would be hard 10
select from the whole state a gentleman better
qualified for this position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

The BROTHERHOOD ENGINEERS DIsAvow
fksPoNsiBiLITY FOR TftE MISSOURI STRIKE.
1rsnd Chief Engineer Wilson OF the Brother
hood Engineers, IN his intcrview with General
superintendent Van Horne az ST. Louis. stated
that the brotherhood wa not engaged in the
stflke On the St Louis. Kansas CITY and North
ern Taslroad, and that Il was wholly the work OF
The Moeerly division; 10 was I'm violation OF the
rules of the organization, aud world not De
sanctioned by IL He said the wav 10 deal with
uhose engaged IN the strike would be 10 sus-
pend the division until the next general convel,-
ton, ana then, upon investigation, their c. ar
ter might be taken from them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

WHAT FOSTER, TIRE CAE-HooK MURDERER,
SAID ABOUT GOV. DIx's ER.-When Fos-
ter read Gov. Dix's letter OH Tuesday he crit
clsod 1t closel y and disputed some of its asser-
ions. "1hefe, YOU see !" said he. che SAYS I
sruck Putnam two blows, but 7 only struck
him once. did not strike him second time
Anu so the unhappy man went on to argue his
hopeless case when there tribunal 10
hear and his appeal had already passed in
efectual before the Judgment seats of men. The
general impression to- be gained from hearing
him IS he reviewed the governor opinions a.
that he felt all hope TO be gone, and that he
letter was the fat of his fate. Fosisr's appetite
has noticeably failed within the past week, and
since last saturday and Sunday he has appa-
rentiy been sinking in physical strength as well
as in fortitude. The opinion expressed by
officials about the TOmbs-by those who see the
man daily-is that he is failing so fast i'm nerve
that some difficulty may, perhaps, be experi-
enced IN carrying out the sentence on Friday.
He is depressed in the extreme. and constant
meditation upon the terrors of his position
seems TO be breaking him down without his con-
seiousness OF the fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

The WEEKLYSTAR, just issued, contains the
proceedings OF the executive session Of the Sen
ate; nominations and combinations during the
week; proceedings OF the Methodist conferences:
how st. Patrick's Day was celebrated; comnu-
tation OF the sentence of o Brien, the murderer
OF Samuel III. Cunningham; end of the case
against Rev. DIR. Huston; society notes: lat
est and best tales. poems, sketches and fashion
items; together with interesting local news.
Washington news and gossip, agricultural items.
household receipts, &c, &c.
Terms: One dollar and a half per annum. in
advance; single copies tive cents, in wrappers,
ready for mailing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

Boy MURDERER SENTENCED.-wm. W.
Barker, the boy WHO has been on trial for the
murder OF a lad named Shaefer, i'm New York
yesterday, interfosed plea Of guilty Of man
slaughter I'm the fourth degree. which was
accepted, and he was sentenced 10 the house OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

a TRAPEZE ACCIDENT.-The fastenings of
the trapeze broke from the center pole OF a cir
Gus while two gymnasts were performing UPON
u. IN Nashville, Tenn, on Friday evening last.
With scream Of terror the men were dashed
to the ground, and one Of them was taken M
for dead. He was subsequently restored to con-
sciousness but Is seriously If not fatally injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

NEARLY READY FOR SEA.-The Pennslvva-
mia, the first launched vessel of the American
steamship company's fine line, is nearly ready
to proceed on her first voyage. She will he
furnished throughout in the most elegant vet
substantial manner. The initial trip of the
PENNSYLVANIA Will take place at an early day
PiilddeliLi Inquirer, March ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

BETBLEHRN, PA, March 2o.-The BODY of An
unknown man, dreadful mangled by the paSs-
aSe OF rain, Was found on the Lehigh valley
hold an inquest.
ISecond Dispatch.l
bETHLKHRN. March 30.-The bedy Of the
man killed on the railroad has been identis ei
a James Howard Of Reddington, Pa, where he
was employed at a furnace. -s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THE MssSAcnUsETTs LEGISLATOR XfLI
NOT ExPrNGE TuE NoTECENsURING Sl.ArnE
SuMNER.-fn the Massachusetts house o. 80
resentatives fast evening the report of tn ...i
mlttee on federal relations on the matter .-
punging from the Journals OF the legisla ,
the resolutions OF censure on Senator Cha. IS
sumner, passed at the extra session, CAM D..
and after brief discussion the time assir
ior taking the vote arrived, when the house O.,
fused 20 substitute the resolve resembling al
aDnulling the resolve Of the last legislatur
which was offered by minority OF the & lmm.
Zee on federai relations, by 10 yeas 10 l6s nav,
Other substitutes offered during ten days' a,
hate on the subject were all rejected. a. was u
motion TO Indefinitely postpone the matter, tho
tauer by vote OF p 10 $50, and the report o.
the committee, giving leave to withdraw the
motion for the resembling OF the resolve, wa
then adopted. The report Will come up In the
senate i'm day or two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

TEE New WAR The Navy depart
m mt will soon invits proposals for the construc-
ton Of the engines Of some OF the new war YES
sells authorized by the last session Of Congress
OF these new steamers five wooden ones will be
built at the navy yards, and three iron ones con-
stTucted by contract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THE METHODIST UNIVERSITY AT NASH
viLLE.-1here is much rejoicing among the
MethOdists and citizens Of Nashville, Tenn
over the munificence OF Commodor Vanderbilt II
IN subscribing $500, GOO towards establishing the
Methodist University, which will probably b..
located there. Half a million more will be-
raised. in accordance with the design Of the
Tennessee Mefhodists,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

DoCBLE ELoPENENT.--A Lexington, hv
paper tells of novel runaway match recently
accomplished i'm that vicinity-a father elOpins
with the elder Of two sisters, and his son with
the younger, both proceeding by the same train
to Jeffersonville, Indiana, where the double
MARRIAGE ted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

SUICIDE OF LADY.-Miss Matte II. Dunlo,
aged % years, committed suicide i'm Petersbury.
Va, on Sunday last. She was daughter of the
late James Dunlop. of that city. and novel in
the best circles OF society. The particulars Of
the sad event are suppressed. o "a "a
Repablic1n. y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

LOCAL OPrIoN IN TENNEssEE.-A bill has
passed the Tennessee legislature amending the
tipping laws by leaving the question to the vote
OF the people of different districts, wards e..
on the LIST of June, whether they will allow tip
ping houses in their respective localities. The
bill will be signed by the goyernar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

A GRACEFUL ACT.-New Hampshire repub-
hcans and democrats alike seem 10 commend
the graceful action OF Gov. Straw I'm appointing
10 a seat on the state bench Hon Ellery A. gib-
bard, the defeated democratic candidate for re-
election TO Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
The present severe season


hss thoroughly tested the virtues Of Mrs, Jones
Coagh Mixture-;hossar4ls of bottles having been
used with certain success. Its trial has been most
thorough. mere cold or cough or the most agera-
waited cases ii has cured with equal success. II Is
Objectionable the taste, and can therefore be
readily used for children and persons who object to
naukeating mixtures, particularly its doses are
mate cure. Its value i'm advanced cases or those
yereInson Consumption must MT be anderestInated.
Many such IL has entirely cured, even cases of &C
knO<vledged coma umpIion. While it does not cre,
greatly relieves, and large number Of these unfor
tuBstes II for the great relief II affords them
For a Cold. Cough, In6neDza, Bronchitis, HOaree
ness. affection of the throat or lungs you
use nothing more reliable.
Prices-iarge size. SI small, 50 cts. For sale only
by ARTHUR NarTANS, Druggist,
n12-tr Corner I'd and ID streets northwest.
Batcheler's Hair Dye is the best in the world
the only trHe and perfect Hair Dye; ridie ulous
tints, disappointment, harmless relai lie, inst
taneous black or brown; at ali druggists, and b
Bond street, New York. f3eoly
card. ~ -- l.t.
Clergyman, while residing In South America.
Ier IDe cure 81 Nervous Weassess, Early Decay,
Disease Of the Urinary and Seminal Organs, and the
whole train Of disorders brought by baneful and
vicious habits. Great numbers have been cured BIZ
this noble remedy. Prompted by . desire TO benefit
the afflicted and unfortunate, will send the recipe
envelope, to any one who needy II. FSes 81 Cha1ss.
Address, JOSEPH +. IMAM,
mar77H New York City.
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Cholera and small Pox i'm south

NEW YORK, March 2o.-The steamer Merri-
mac brings dates from Rio de Janeiro TO Feb
ruary "a, and St Thomas 10 March Ia. She
reports that the United States fieet left Rio lie
Janero for Rio Platte, on account of the
yellow fever, of which from fifty to seventy
cases were reported daily. The epidemic b "A
was so far confined to the shipping. The cholera
had broken out In Para, and was very fatal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20
A Post OGee 1a.r~u.s.

FIIIsIok, Pa, March 20-The post cfioe
was entered by burglars before ave O'CLOCK this
morning, who ransacked the Office and carried
On On =, 100 IN stamps. The adjoining store OF G.
fuxn was also entered and nunber Of Articles
PACKED up Tor rem0sal. bxn being disturbed the
SsS,stse,s ned without removing, Tie Intended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

Assessor SMITH, OF the Richmond (va.) dis
triet, has been appointed collector, vice Bur-
CESS, removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

JOE SMITH, the leader OF the anti-rolocamy
MoTmoDs, and son Of their founder. IL reported
to have recently purchased The first Mormon
temple in Kirkland, Ohio. and il il supposed
that the Mormons now living in Illinois mean
TO return to their early settlement at Kirtiaul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

The FRENCH GERMAN TREATY RATIFIED -
Ihe French assembly yesterday afternoon rsti
ned without dissenting voice the treaty sign a
OH Saturday last between Theirs and the der
man ambassador, providing for the pavmen Of
the war indemnity and the evacuation OF the
French Territory - ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

VICE PREsIprNT WILSON denies report thai
he had declared that the success of the repub-
lican party demanded the expulsion Of Cald.
well from the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

CONGRESS CENsURRD AeAIN.-Beth hou-as
Of the Michigan legislature have adopted reSo-
buttons condemning the action of the late { IN
gfess in voting to increase their paw during TIE
expiring hours Of the session, and applaud. ip
those who opposed the measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20
1Kerosene kills more than small pox.

GES. CANDY proposes 10 surround the lava
beds and starve the Modocs out. He has about
GOO trOops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

GLADSTONE RESUMES THE PREMIERSHIP
Last evening Gladstone proceeded to Windsor
and submitted to the Queen the names of the
incoming cabinet He was to announce in the
honse or Commons last night that he has Re.
cided to remain i'm Office, with all his collear;l "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

PEACE COMMISSIONER APPoINTEp.-The
Rev. E. Thomas, of Cal, has been appointed an
Indian peace commissieHer, vice Gen. Appleby,
resigned,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

ORDERED TO DurY.-The following superin-
tendents of national cemeteries have been or
6ered to assume their datses Sam'l. McKeown
Florence, s. G., and Eugene Sullivan, Ander-
sonvilie, Ca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

PRIZE FIeHrERs AeREsTED.-Martin Bins
and John Foote started prize fight at Aston .,
Long Island, Yesterday morning, bnt the POI oe
FOote and six OF his parfy If'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

MRs. RosE BlKEs, wife Of Gen. J. H. Baker,
Commissioner OF Pensions, died az the residence
of the family, so1 II street northwest, az noon
to-day. The eomnai ssioner has the sympathy,
of a large circle OF friend IN his bereavement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

special says there Is great indispafion in ,o,.,s,
western Virginia over the arrest, In Patrick
county, by United States ofieials. OF the eonntv
Fugitive negro. VI .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

Miss AGNES ETHEL appeared TO great ad
vantage in s'Frou-frou" at Wallis Opera Hoas.
last night, a play in which she first achieved
her reputation a. an aetrees of superior merit
"Frou-F rou" was never before performed 81
well in this city. 1t xill be repeated this eve
ming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

BECK vs.: DANA.-The Louisville Con, sr-
journal publishes the reply of Congress- n
Beck, OF Kentucky, to the recent article In, ,e
New York Sun. Mr.. Beck Is very savagr on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

Y INTERNAL REyESUE-The receipts from the
source to- day were 23s-3Is.i0. 8-I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

ASSISTANT SECRETARY SAWYER was sworn
In yesterday, but viii not assume his duties
until Monday next f.-t.+.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

A.yietina Of the Rs.sreal Reter fy..
1 WoNr1gAL, March 3o.--Tho remains OF Nj
nyett, s1csmmercial Traveller, were founi 4,
the ruins Of the St James Hotel this morning. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THE NICARAGUA CASAL.-The Ell PAR /,
OF Vale Gattel, Of February p. saws the ~ .
has been settled by the labors Of the pre< ID
United States surveying party in Nicaragra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

CoNPRoMIsED--The clerk Of U. S. Distract
Attorney Bliss in New York yesterday stated
finally settled on the payment OF Sy1I .ooo 10 ths
government by the firm. :, :" ''''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

cIsciSSATf, e., March "a diSpa-rh 10
the CA-s-scs- ~tstes thst Lake CITY, chicof
county. Arb. was partially tessro ed BY an IN
cendisry IRE on the 18th inst. san stores. the
ro>t-ofice, AID twenty dwelling. were con-
sumed- Leo sso.eca wahlisfie Insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

GEN. W. r. SHERMAN arrived here from New
York last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

ELLA LION, the school teacher, who Shot
heIseif on Monday night in New York. died
yes,erday, and was unconscious from the Il me
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

bETHLkH "a. Pa. March "A severe storm
81 haii. ram sar snow prevails here and u i
showing at MaRch Chank. AllentOxn AMI
EastOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

MIR. c. G. BEMIs has been appointed by Sec
rotary Richardson supervising inspector of
steam vessels for the first district of California,
vice Guthrie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

IHE ERIE OFFICIALS suspended yester.lay
were Horatio n, Otis, secretary: Justin n
WHITE, assistant -treasurcr, and John Hilton.
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TELEGRAMs 10 THE STAR.
This Afuerneon's Dispatches.
Associated PRESS REPORTs.

The General Railroad Bill Passed by
the New Jersey Legislature.
THESToN, March @-The senate passed
unan imously the general railroad bin siready
paSstd by the house. The locai-option bill has
oeen definitely postponed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

HEAyy ssow STORM { reported In c...:ea-
go, and also In Maine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

TIE REPORT Of the committee on claims on
the case Of Commissioner Douglass, whose
deputy was defaulter while he was a collector
at Erie, has appeared. 1t was written by Mr.
Frye, Of Maine, and not only wholly exonerates
Mr.. douglass, but speaks of his integrity and
faithtulness in high terms Of praise.-.S,ringfeit
RcpHLltcQa S1ecidl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

Mrs. JOHNSTON, mother Of United States
Senator John ". Johnston, died at her resi-
dence in Abingdon, Va, on Monday last, agedi
about seventy wears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

SECRETARY BELKNAP leaves here next
Thursday for Chicago, where he win be Joined
BY General Sheridan, and together they will
Missouri, especially i'm Texas. TIE Secretary
VIII be absent four or six weeks, and, during his
absence, General Sherman viii be acting Sec
retary of War
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

MAJOR o. +. BABcOCK, corps Of engineers,
will proceed to Cape Ann, Massach usetts, on
public business, and, upon completion Of the
same, will return to this city. General Bah
cock goes - Cape Ann to examine the stones
for the base Of the Scott monument ordered bv
Congress, and which are now being quarred at
mat point. He will leave as soon as his official
duties Will permit of his absence for a few DAYS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THE SOUTHERN CLAIMS COMMISSION yester-
day heard the cases of Samuel w. Geo re
Samuel W. George, jr., and the heirs of Soho
mon George, all OF LOudoun county, Virginia.
their claims amounting altogether to over
"a, 600. They also heard the cases of James
Donaldson, for 50 500; James and Lucy Marcy.
for So 20 and James W. Tucker, for =, go
the claimants being residents of Alexandra
COUNTY, Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

Mr.. ToLBRRT LANsToN, chief of the 1872 di-
vision, Pension Office, has been placed in charge
Of the special service division, vice Mr.. Joseph
L. Lockney, promoted to be deputy commits
siOper of pens:ors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THE UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER To
TEXAS, having examined at Corpus Christi
nearly hundred witnesses, left for San Diego
and Laredo yesterday morning, and from Lare-
do they will move to Eagle Pass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

THE FUNERAL OF Mrs. PENN1NAN, mother
OF Mrs. Secretary Robson, took place at the
residence of the Secretary, on X street, to-day,
and was largely attended Several members of
the Cabinet, including Attorney General Will
Eams, were present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

Editor Ecenin9 Stor'-Your correspondent
Hollywood" speaking of Joseph Dennie
C'Oliver Oldschool'} as the editor of the Port
folio, publishedin Philadelphia in the early part
Of this century, says: she it was who wrote the
criticism of Jack and Gill" In this he is mis-
taken; the famous ''Jack and Gill" article
which appeared in the Portfolio. was from the
pen of Nicholas Biddle. who wrote much for
hat magazine. Yours. &c. \. SARGENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-20

NOT So.-The published statement that the
resignation OF Mr. j. II. Saville, chief clerk OF
the Treasury Department, would be- accented
9b lily with which Mr.. Savilie has discharged
the duties of his responsible position is fGilv
recognized by Secretary Richardson, and the
most cordial relations exist between these two
gentlemen. The report that Assistant Secretary
Hartley viii be removed seems TO have no
foundation in fact. Commissioner Douglass is
not, as has been stated, an aspirant TO Mr..
Hartley's position.