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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-02-18


CAsEoF ALLEGED MALPRACTICE X EsULTING
IN DEATH.-On the 31st of January Frederick
Fisher appeared before Justice Damman at his
once, No. 81 Lexington street, aud swore out a
warrant for the arrest Of Annie MessenZell
Midwife, No. 1879 Preston street, charging her
with causing the death by malpractice of Mary
Schaletskey, married woman, lately living on
Decker street, who died January 18th. The
warrant was issued by the magistrate and placed
In the hands of Constable Lawrence ID. Dietz
who made the arrest on the same day. The &C
cused was also charged with the same offense by
Anton Schaletskey, husband of the deceased
who appeared berOre the magistrate February
9TH and charged that his wife handed him ten
cents and a prescription, upon which he pur-
chased at the drug store of DR.. Greentree sixty
grains efpulverg0ta, deadly substance in over
doses, which he bought in ignorance of its quail
ties, and gave to his wife, who, after taking Il.
became seriously i'll, and in a few days died
His wife. he stated, was eaciente. The accused
gave bail, and the investigation was set for Feb
ruary nth, but in the meantime the accused
became very ill, and the investigation was post
Poned to February 18th, continuing the bail as
befOre.-BdH. Sun.
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AEOR GE TOWN.

OF the Masonic Lodge No of this city decided
yesterday evening to make extensive Improve
ments to their hall on High street, and have
employed an architect to give them plan
RIVER NEws.-The Potomac was very full
this morning, and large quantities of drift were
floating, but there seems to be no danger of an
extensive freshet. The steamer New York
from Philadelphia, arrived to-day; also the
steamer John Gibson, from New York. Both
have full cargoes for District merchants.
THE RECEIPTS of grain to-day were 1000
Ella, from Alexandria, to Hartley Il Bro.
TIE STEAMER LADY OF THE LAKE, which
has been undergoing extensive repairs i'm Balti-
more, has them about completed, and will re-
snme her regular trips between this port and
Norfolk on the 9th inst. The steamer George
anna will also resume her regular trips between
Georgetown and Baltimore on the 10Th inst
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The NEXT PRIZE FIGHr.-Yesterday after
noon a number Of well known sporting men
met in the Clipper Office to arrange the prelimi-
naries for the long -talked-of prize fight between
George Seddons, and Arthur Chambers, for
81 900 side and the lightweight championship
OF America. Butt Riley acted for SeddOns, and
George Rock for Chambers. Mickey Coburn
George Siler, Job York, and several others were
prese mt. After much verbal sparring on both
sides, the party went to TaylOr's Hotel. Jersey
tie to be fought within 500 miles Of New York
The choice Of ground will be tossed for fifteen
days previous to the fight, and the winner is to
men are to fight at 100 pounds, to be weighed on
the day previous to the fight. One hundred
dollars deposit a side was put in the hands of
the sporting editor of the Chpper.-N. Y. Sun
I5k.
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NEW YORK NOTES.

ArPoINTNENT or VICAR GENERAL.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1s-ArchbishOp McCiCskey
has appointed Rev. Father Preston, Of ST. AIMS,
vicar general in place of the late Father STAIRS.
Is current that an effort will be made to place
the Boston, Hartford and Erie railroad under
the oonfrol of Commodore Vanderbilt, 90 as to
prevent the threatened depreciation CT the
bonds G the company.
came before the Supreme Court Yesterday in
volvfng the payment OF moneys TO receivers,
growing out OF an order by deposod ring judge.
The property has been sold for IS 900, while the
receivers and lawyers expenses made q little
more than that amount.
SEVERAL CREDITORS OF BowLEs BROS.
state that the claims in this country against the
hrm amount to over 500, 00e- The japanese
claim is said to be as small as see 900. 1t is
at Newport has been attached in the interest of
the japanese, is liable as a partner, and beyond
what can be realized from his estate httle Is ex-
pected by tn creditors.
A $4,000 FIRE.
Beeson's bung factory, kensedy's machine
shop, and large saw mills and lumber yards ad-
joining, in V iliamsport, were burned Last night.
Loss about $4,000.
GOD IN THE CONSTITUTION.
Judge Strong, president Of the national asso-
ton acknowledging God as the author 81 ma
tsonal existence and the bible rs the fountain OF
all laws. has called convention to meet At the
Cooper Union On the Goth inst.
THREE VESSELS PROBABLY LOST.
In addition to the vessel American Congress.
which has already been reported as probably
lost, 1t Is said that two other ships, the Lincoln
and Stirling Castle, both British, have prob
ably met the same fate. The Stirling Castle
sailed from New York ON December 10th for
London, and had crew Of 26 men, and the
Lincoln sailed ON December 18th and had a
crew O4 q men.
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MAN HANGED BY VIGILANCE COMMIT
TEE.-Yesterday morning passengers on the
Nincennes train reported that on the day pre-
viOus man named Barker had been lynched
by the excited populace of Orange county for a
horrible outrage perpetrated upon a young girl
Monday. Barker was taken by the crowd to
and Paoli, where, about year ago, three other
Villains gave up their lives under similar cir
cumstances, and was hanged. His body sIil
remained there when the train passed by upon
which the passengers were who gave this infOr-
nation. Vigilance committees have been
formed, and are warning other scoundres and
suspected parties to leave. The utmost excite
ment prevails in the neighbOrhOOd.-I sdiaaapo-
lis J1nrndI. Feb. Is. IL.
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CondeusSd l0ca<.

Car,entsr-s ,ie,,,r., ~ a. Hgning OF the
emancipation proclamatisp.a'.o eeh P ts IN
the Old Hall Of Represent An Ine SaP, ,.l,
night. ard s,1e an ar3f~itisn drin at Union
league Hall, making very eEe.iItable display.
remember the srosss ~, W th;a s enter
for the benefi, % ST. Joseph = srphan Asylum
Hon. Win. Walsh and Hon. Geo. III stuart, OF
Philasielph>. are expected To address the class
Of ChTisf.Ih Workers, at Li&oosa Hall, to-mor
row eye,fng "A j:s0.
Goy.fnor Cooke yesterday APPOINTED Major
NJ >. Hall a justice OF the peace for this Dis
TIT, and reaPpointed Mr.. NiI- Martin to
The President of the Council, ~ Stiekney,
has called q meeting of its members for tO-mor-
the funeral OF Colonel ID. r.. Eaten
IL was Inspector Pifferling, OF the board OF
health. who condemned two haHsTsd and sew
enty-fiVe rabbits as unfit for food, which were
sent 20 this city on Saturday, and net Inspector
Wolf, a. heretofore reported.
Dir. NJ. ii. Prince has at his new ieEelry es-
sabl.shment AM agency for the Eigits PATCHES.
50 Pennsylvania avenue. the Elgin Almanac
Tor lei3 for distribution, with some very humOr-
Gus illustrations Of more than ordinary nsrit.
Mr.. Albert Gleason, the contractor tor clean
sng Pennsylvania aveeGe east OF the Capitol,
put on one hundred laborers YESTERDAY sIorn-
-.Rg. The street Is TO be cleaned of all the mud
and siust a. Tar a. the navy-yard gate.
The alarm OF FIRE at 80 O'Clock this nerLing
was caused by the burning Of a barrel OF rags
is the upper story of a frame house en- ~
street, between q street and Maryland avenue,
occupied by Miss Mcintosh; damage slight
Mr.. W. W. CoreOran * still quite sick aSd al
though his friends and family do not see any
favorable change in his condition he SAYS that
he Is better, and his physicians, Drs. Miller snd
Hall. have hopes OF his recovery.
Chief Detective ClaTyOe has a corps of Men
at work recOnstructing his ofhce in the base
hent rooms of police headquarters, and viii
soon have a respectable looking suite of rooms.
The fross room will be used for telegraphing.
and al lOungers will he excluded from il. The
rear room. xiii be used for public Office. and
table viii he provided for use Of the local re-
NDFters
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Railroad smash Tn.

TWO NEN FATALLY INJURED.
EONKERs, y. ", Feb. 1S-A collision occur
red this morning between the engine of Yon-
kers special train and an engine going north
by which the engine of the Yonkers train was
started north at full speed. The engineer and
fireman jumped off a. the engines coilided. The
detached engine caught Poughkeepsie way
train north at Hastings, plunging half throl Oh
the rear coach, which contained one passenger
brakeman, and the assistant conductor The
passenger was uninjured, but the brakeman and
assistant conductor were both probably fatally
injured. No passengers were seriously injured
in the train. Trains are running usual at
this time, IL a. IN.
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SECOND TRIAL OF JESSE UPPERCUE FOR
MURDER.-The second trial Of Jesse Upper
cue,, charged with the murder Of his aunt,
Mrs. Amelia Wheat, on the 9th of August last,
was commenced in the criminal court, before
his Honor, Judge Gilmor, yesterday morning.
Over three hours were occupied in selecting n
jury; after which the opening statement Of the
case was presented by counsel, and the hearing
of the testimony for the state was commenced.
1t is understood that the state claims to have
additional testimony of some importance, but
the nature of which has not yet been made
known.-BuH. Ameyicon, 18th. .'-t
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FROM EUROPE T0nAY.

AMNESTY OR SUPPRESSION FOR THE CARLIsTs.
MADRID, Feb. 1s-The Official Gazette will on
Thursday next contain proclamation Offering
amnesty to the Carlists now in resurrection in
the northern provinces, If they will within two
authority Of the government. If the insurgents
refuse to accept the offer they will be energetic
ally pursued, and decisive measures win be
adopted by the government for the suppression
of the insrrrectiOn.
The question of sending representatives. to
<Ae SoHth American republics is under consd-
GRAFTON by the government
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ST. TANNANY TRIBE. No. IL, Improved
Order OF Red Men, held their third annual re-
union last evening. There was a large attend
ance Of the membership, with their ladies and
children Mr.. A. II. Gray had charge of the
order about O'Clock. made a brief address of
welcome. and at his invitation the company
took seats at the table and did full justice 20 the
the Great Prophet, asking the blessing. Past
Grand Sachem DE vine was introduced. and de-
Hysred an address ON the origin and aims Of the
order. Remarks by Col. ,. r. Reigart, who ex-
plzined 10 the satisfaction OF all who ST. Tam
MANY was; vocal music bv Mrs Robert Harden
and Mr.. =. Van Wagner, and instrumental mu-
SIC bv Mr. Sempie and others, closed the inter-
tzinment.
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An INDIeSATIoS MEETING or VIRGINIA RE-
PUBLICASs.-A meeting OF citizens OF Alexau-
sfria county Vas held at Freedmen's village last
evening, 20 take action as TO the act OF Judg
Cockerill IN removing John p. SyphaS, county
CLERK After addresses, resolutions were adopt
ed, reciting that Judge Cockeriu hal removed
the iegaily-eiected clerk and appointed the de
feated democratic candidate. thus robbing them
OF The result OF their victory at the ballOt-box;
a. nouncing this bOld act of tyranny, rebel
hate, and disregard Of our rights "a American
citizens" extending sympathy 10 Nr. Svphax.
aud expressing confidence in his patriotism anil
ability; and appealing To the government Ia
protect them in their rights rs citizens of the
United States
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week ending on Saturday last, business in the
coal regions was a good deal obstructed by snow.
There In, however. q good feeling in the coal
for coal, and q further advance of prices for
March Is talked of. Notwithstanding the fierce
controversy for the past few weeks between the
coal operators and the carrying companies, the
coal trade IL moving forward more satisfactory
ly to all the material interests than almost ever
before so early in the year. This Is not surpris-
ing, rs the market promises to be rising one
as regards prices.--PAiia. Ledger.
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SMALL Pox PANIc-yor CITY YEr--rN-
PROvENESrs.
tCorrespoafercs Of The ctdr1

A SMALL FOX PASIc-yor CITY YEr--rN-
PRovENESrs.
tcorrespoadence q The Stdr.l
MANASSAS. Va, Feb 18th, 1873.
kdttor Star: The excitement caused in this
viilages' the caseof small pox that appeared
here recently, and which terminated fatally,
seems to be rsfher on the increase. Two col
ored persons, male and female, have within the
past week caught this loathsome disease, and
upon the outskirts OF the place. As The first
case was supposed for some time to be merely
q case Of measles, and indeed was 50 pro-
was apprehended, and parties were induced,
perhapsfrom curiosity or from desire to be of
service, occasionally to visit the sufferer. After,
visits were suddenly discontinued, and the
above mentioned parties have shown an unsual
fon1ness Tor carbolic soap, fine cut onions,
whiskey, and other well known disinfectants.
Naccln4aon Is greatly In vogue, many net being
satisfied until vaccinated on both arms, and the
is small pox.
The movement for incorporating this village
Is very feeble one, and bids fair to be strangled
in its tnfaacy by neglect and procrastination.
Let those who have the subject at heart push it
Among fhe many improvements that have
taken place here, we notice the fine public
school house for this township, i'm the western
school House No. j." and rejects credit upon
our capable county superintendent Of schools,
as well upon the perservering trustee for this
township, Mr. Geo. c. Round. AoU-R.
Episcopal MIssIoNs.-Tbe Maryland aux
iliary to the board OF missions will meet in this
District for three days, commencing this even
ing, at the church of the Epiphany, with the
Following exercises: Evening prayer, and ad
dresses on diocesan missions, by the Rev. DR..
levin and the Rev. DIR. Leeds; domestic mis-
sions, by the Rev. Dr. living; foreign missions,
by the Rev. DIR. Haight.
SMALL Pox.-The following cases OF small
pox have been reported at the health Office since
our report yesterday-one at each place desig-
nated:-G street, between 9th and 10th south
west; Mr.. Suits farm i'm Maryland; alley be-
tween and L and 9th and eth streets south
west; +, between Sd and AZ streets southwest;
1915 E street southeast.
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The Tee Gorge at Port Deposit.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1S.-A dispatch from
Port Deposit says the water is lower than yes
terday, and the fears of breakup are subsiding
The ice gorge remains about the same but there
is some change in the height, showing that the
water flowing beneath is gradually wearing il
away. The weather is clear and cold. At VIII
Transport there is no change
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Destructive Fire I'm louisiana.

SHREVEPORT, FEB. 1S.-Fire was discovered
in B. Jacobs building this morning. The store
and contents were totally DESTROYED. Loss
Baer's three-stOry building adjoining. and sew
eral frame stores were totally DESTROYED. The
total loss is about half million dollars
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Snow TWENTY Feet Deeus

SALT LAKE, Feb. 1S.-The snow is twenty
feet deep on the mountain side, and Little Cot
tonwOod is in great danger of slides. A Utah
southern train, which has been Dlockaded since
Saturday, arrived last night.
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The NEw SPANISH GOVERNMENT win send
circulars to foreign powers, framed with the
lew OF preventing their Intervention in the at.
fairs Of Spain. Assurances win be given that
the republic is not disposed TO be aggressive
and will not seek to interfere with other nations
In taking command of the army Of the north,
General Paria has made proclamation to the
Carlists of the Basque provinces and Navarro,
Offering them complete amnesty for past politi-
cal ofienses If they will lay down their arms and
return to their homes. Several defeats of insur-
gents are reported. Don Carlos Is said to have
arrived within few miles of Bayonne.
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A Steamship Abandoned and Sunk

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S--The steamship Nor
WITCH, from Boston, Feb. II, for New Orleans,
sprung aleak on the 18th instant, OFT Shinne-
cock, during gale, and was abandoned on the
I. tn instant, after unsuccessful efforts to reach
Sandy Hook. The captain and crew were saved.
The steamer sunk soon alter being abandoned
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The. Fre-hes I'm the p.ss..ae.

The Observer stationed by the Signal Office at
HaTpers Ferry reports at half past eight this a.
m that the Potomac has risen eighteen inches
since ten O'Clock last night, at which time il
bad risen en- feet and a half. The Siyer is
sits rising slowly at this point
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nRThe collector of Niles, Mich, welded
bride and e12,oO0 of the city's money the same
evening, and hasn't returned from his tour yet.
~The Pennsylvania railroad passed the New
jersey senate yesterday by vote off TO 8. The
New York and Philadelphia railroad bill passed
the house by q vote Of Al to Is.
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FATALITY attends the Wharton trial. In ad-
dition TO the four deaths Of persons connectsd
with the trial, or with thoee engaged I'm il, the
death of Mr.. Wat. Phelps, one Of the late jurors
in the case, u ANNOUNCED. He died on Thursday
of pneumonia. Mr.. Edward Taylor, also one Of
the late jurors, is now lying very low with the
same disease. It 10 reported In town, but can
not lie traced to any reliable source, that Mr..
Thomas H. Arnold, one of the late Jurors, is
also dead.-Aaaa po1ts Coyrespondeuf.
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Killed by a Barkeeper

BALTIMORE. Feb. ia special from Cum
berland says :-I esterday afternoon, at Harper's
Ferry, Va, Patrick Hagan was shot and in
staDtly killed by Geo. Chambers, q barxeeper.
Chambers was arrested and committed to iaiI.
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THE COURTs.

POLICE COURT, Judge SneH-To day, "
Beach Son, dealers in poultry in the Center mar
kct, were charged with selling unsount game IS
Artl ur yackfon, coiorel, indecent exposure; As
Richard Msssel loud and boisterous talk; IS. WIN.
ru.oe forfeited his collateral; $5; I'd; Morrsfol-
charged with profanity; S. Samuel Morris, a
yagSa sent to work house in default of bonds
Samuel Byron, assault and battery on Hiram John
son; harged, and Johnson nRed so for bandying
wofys with Byron after being warned by the court
George Washington pleaded guilty to stealing a
clock worth IS; reform school. John Wheeler.
rged with assaulting snd9 resisting lieutenant
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KrKLux RELEAsRD.-LcwryJ. Ross, Stewart
and Robert Hayes Mitchell, kuklux prisoner :.
were released from the Albany penitsntiar !
yesterday. Fifty such prisoners stin remain.
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A MISSING STEAxEH--The steamer George
s. Wright Is missing at San Francisco. The
Cassie Teller win sail immediately in search of
I er. The missing steamer carried eighteen
assengers, among whom are Major Walker,
army paymaster. and his wife.
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The ISAUeURATIoN BALL is now the absorb
ing topic Of conversation in fashionable circles.
The arrangements are being rapidly perfected,
and the display Of beauty and style will probably
eclipse that of any former similar occasion. The
ladies are all actively engaged in completing
their wartirobee, and securing suitable orna,
ments in the way OF jewelry, aigrettes, and dec
Orati0ns for the hair. To secure the finest of
them to be found in Washington, we would
recommend a visit to Mr.. Prigg's jewelry store,
No. 45I Pennsylvania avenue, who has q mag
nifcent supply of Alaska diamonds set In gold,
in cluster, pendant, crosses, and solitaire sets;
French gilt in al the newest designs and most
approved gOh patterns, including bracelets,
necklaces, and lockets; English Whitby and
rubber sets, decorated with birds nests, oak
leaves. acorns, rose-buds and punches of flowers,
exquisitely carved, and superb line Of tiaras,
bandeaux, coronets, the Spanish and Milan
backed comb in jet and tortoise shells. and
hundreds OF other articles that need but .seen
to be appreciated. Mr.. Prigg makes a speciality
OF these fine goods. aud, as he receives novelties
every day, the ladies will be certain o find
something in his collection exactly adapted to
their tastes. te -.s -
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LOCAL NEWS.


Sc. 49, -''s-'
s0fsFotGGg TLsGfeF.-The D'AtaIie Troupe
Assl other attractions
t.id fslI0,-S' Hrf.-TableaaN for the benz
ef St JO>eph's orphan tsvlam.
L'.sccIs HoH--CoBcert ~ the Hampts
dents, coieTed VocalistS.
CossT,sGtio,e5 CHETrh,-1he Pilgry~
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NJ. WILLIAM has just received a splendid line
or Dolmans. Sacques and Talmas for spring
wear. Is also selling at One-fourth the regular
price a large lot OF Flowers and Jet Trimmings
SCI Pennsylvania avenue. Cite Treyise, Paris.
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CIT Y IT EMS.

PERFECTLY-PITTING SHIRTs-Large assert
ment.
Gentlemens, $3.50; Youths, 80; and Boys,
S1.5O. GEO. c. HEyNrNg,
No. 40 Seventh street.
NEGLECTED COuGHs AND CoLps.-Few are
aware of the Importance Of checking a Cough
or Common Cold" in its first stage; that which
in the beginning would yield to ''BrUon's Byon-
chial Troches," il neglected, often works upon
the Lungs. eO3
BRowNsoN's REVIEW, CATHOLIC WORLD
ID. A. Brosnan is the agent for BrOwnson's
Quarterly Review in this District; subscription
50 year, &1.25 each number. March number
Of Catholic World isreceived.
POND's ExTRACr-FOr twenty-five years the
peoples remedy, for what? See Ponds Extract
Book. 2,lD:25
Sound FEET beng indispensable to health
and comfort thousands of persons come from far
and near to visit DR.. White. the well-known
Chiropodist, No. 635 18th street, opposite the
Treasury, for relief from cOrns, bad nails, Sc.
and advice a. 70 suitable shoes. 800
WILCOX q GIBB's SEwINo MACHINE. The
celebrated Bazaar Patterns. Agency at Chas
Baums h0opskirt and corset factory, It'll street.
Intelligencer Building. 1928
THERMOMETERS and Barometers are repaired
and made to order by Hempler, near AZ street.
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FLOUR.
SCNDRIES.

nsrsiia'S dnce a. we cannot guarantee the sSor.
~" prices Tor any definite length Of tine
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THE IxArsURATIoN BALL BuILDINe.-This
morning, about n o'clock, the last roof truss ON
the Inauguration ball building was safely raised
tional hag-the eolors used at Grants head
quarters at City Point-was hoisted on the sum
NIT.
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AR. BELLEw-This eminent English reader
has made a decided success in New York. A
ably not i've hundred people had ever heard of
him. and yet from his first appearance on every
night, he has crowded the largest hall in New
York. He has given twelve readings in that citv
and Brooklyn. and his audiences have incrs sed
every night. The New York journals are en-
thusiasfic in his praise. Mr.. Beflew will he AHA
To give only two readings in Washington this
season. He will have crowded houses of die
sIsfs Of our society.