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New-York tribune., 1873-12-11
The DRAMA.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc-sALvISr's SAMSON.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC-sALvINf's SAMSON.
Salviui's SdmsOn-a very strong attraction
was offered at the Academy OF Music last night. and
apson brought down the house. savinis lofty stature
massive size symmetry Of form. and suppleness Of mo-
fon combine to make him most impressive embodi-
nient OF the physical grandeur Of the Hebrew giant
The personal prowess is literally embodied;
and ideal the actor pours vitality, which Is
now ruggeGly complacent, new fierce, now languidy
sensual now wildly deirOus, and now miserably de-
1ected, according the OF passionate expert
euce sweep over his drenohcd and shattered nature.
The play is based on the Bible story-s story which
need 10 rehearse. in this place. since none
better known and rs frequently illustrated,
on SCALE in human life 1t a versifed drama.
IN and IL has the virtue Of being written for
display of complete phase of action and suffering.
and Of more than parsonage. DeItiah-beautiully
aced by SigDora Piamon-is nearly prominent in il.
for example. Samson and the dramatst has elevated
ler into a heroine. SgnOra PiamOnti cndeavored TO
smulate-lnd certainly, in her tones and in
The expression OF her face she succeeded
shat delicious tantalizng. feminine beauty. and
that potent charm of sex. which might intoxicate the
senses of the wisest man, and make him fool aud
slave Samson in the hands of his tempter
But this the result OF the great actors ART
than Of the fascination Of woman. Savini ia prodig
sously fine Samson To certain attributes and pecu.
tar.ties Oi his embOdmens of poetic ideals in English
dramatic literature we have not been mpelled to
other words, has no; always seemed But to the
suethOd iu which he has wrought. have offered the
xrcOcniOn Of sincere homage In style Of embodiment
and OF elaboration he IS OF the best artists and
oi the grandest personages upon our stage
This style found in the performance of last night soul
Flat is in perfect harmony with set-and the result
lone entire and perfect chrySolite" The play
eeemed Ike a series of tabeaux than like we'll
|n tragedy. but the persOnation OF Samson developed
Through 1t IN unbroken symmetry. II not Hebrew
1t not severely simple but it the exquisite
embodiment of the romantic ideal. in which the
issi0ns OF flesh aud blood excel and predoln-
srlte over intellectual dignity rel gious
rxaltauon and from the moment OF SGmS0H'S descrn
ron Of his conquest OF the lionthrough the Of
1is temptation his fall his awful agony of remorse and
Os majestic submission 10 nexOrable dOOm-to the su
temc moment OF his eXpiatiOn and DEATH Sayini held
auditors the heart well by the nerves and |
eyes. This rot perSOLatOn upon the highest |
pane Of teal. and this Samson is merely MOrOc
X red with the samson AgOniScS Of Milton. But this |
S'rsOuaf0n dOus IN force, breadth. and urd
color aud stands alone achievement in meiO- |
tifama Salvini called before the curtain many |
smes. and the applause throughout the evening WIS
etormv vehement The full cast Of parts as !
y flows:
New-York tribune., 1873-12-11

lr Dressed Hogs t5 80 Cover sesds .s e, ns~
moth, IS 40 900 bs,s Flous sooo ss.s wsass
WHEAT 5000 bush Corn and 1000 bash Osts A.,
WmHIsaTos N. G.. 10 0-,Dnts TarDensne hfm 81 5se
esdy 81 90 Tor Strained Ca1e Tnrpesne des ~ fs
Ham, 81 30 for fellow Dip. Tar steady 81 81 10
New-York tribune., 1873-12-11

cHrcaso Dec l0-Receipts three d1ys-ct,s 1907 bsdt
Hog O2OOO sheep 300 CATTLE fair reqaesi On shipping ~
count aud prices steady quality Of socs offering rather ar sap
quobe So 50ds5 rs $3.50 % for oocs
~ 5Opi 10 for good $tdtl IS for fair Common cattle ig
S2dS3 rcransow sale 81 J0aS2 70 for through doyes t50
81 for NOrthernlei
good demand but lower .sr<s
receipts as chief packers duoons 81 G0114 ~
- 701$l Is for good - 80USJ for
quiet and dull 80 50ds4 according aulhty.
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TIE ST1TE OF TRJDF.
HAVANA MARKET.

Ha,A-. De- lOThs ar' Of the crop o. sug arr vel here
Ia, 3O) hhi, u Centrfug Nos IL u H. sold At iogs
P,,er. arm. on tho Unsi states 90 DAY, currency l5ddS
prsman. shar. sight a2pSi premium 80 days gold s2TyV
,.,ir, short sl-h o96 premium; London, lOS~iiz
t.mam ,a Pans 81 90 premium spanish sod 50 prena@
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ADDITIONAL RECRUITING STATIONS.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-Additional recruiting
stations have been established by the Navy Department
nj Erie Penn; ST. Louis Cleveland Detroit, Chicago,
and Burlington, VI
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aos 70 ehtitle him TO such wealth. Talk OF sianderins
suum % mani The English language has not wOrdA
eho1gn o, contempt and opprobrum 70 describe rightly
'"o t"oh'y CONTRACT years Of bis ispent IIfe.".
New-York tribune., 1873-12-11
PASSENGERS 1RRIVED.

bROM LfvERPOOL-IH stdLShlp Gre>o> Dec IO-Ex.rd yc
Ian. Charles whtseb Harrison Morrison M Mr sewos,
Rev Henderson Judd Mrs H. Day sBd dnfhr hr1 bernard
and children Miss Ben smeei John Gray. neoy Singer w. q
Wilcox. =, Fssoa, M Groves. W. Krkrs
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LATEST SHIP NEVS.
For other shin VEINS see see0nd Puge.I


Steamship Greece lBr Thomas Liverpool Nov % .o oueeovs
~ vita %as ,:. and ., pas. to = W. ! iiSr.,
with mdse. and pas 70 G. H. Mallory & co.
steamship Charleston Berry, Charleston De ua.e saI
Steamship HanGrle CrO.e sav.oa,h. D..
Bar. Ocean Ce.rl G.sic'. Br,%eq tS a.y.. .is @a.e
Barb ke tot Windsor. Faslkner Sydney e.. IL isys
Bsf Albion (sor) Bruu,ud Breneu oc, Z ia s,rAs
Bark Edward Ger abeFstadt Haubug 30 days with e@p.y
Bark SnSoae Orb Mou.on St Pierre Mat - ds,. bales.
Bafk Milo of Yunouts 81 Robbins Bristol Oct u via sJdn,y
sehr Port Helou St. Uoe' Port 80 i. .
sS, Ra. e .s. King t... cssy., s. JoA' B. " '"s'
seSi: @ A@dls = Bro ia:I.i Hall. Fall Ris:f
seSr Susan Wright Moan Jacfson,l. II d.y, with Iube
road uss
SAILED.
Frsncisco. brg viiaOe Belle, or Beuual,
wiSD-SuDset. moderate. n W: clear
DOMESTIC PORTS.
Esros Dec l0Bees ship Gendsr iBb from G'assori b~s
CHARLESTON Dec loArdvei has ConeeDcOn nm csri-ns.
sa foT 1, Es,1 1 :eS NJ oyr ron sS a. hS ,, Ss s.,s:
Agesa Tor iiayre. El, Moore for Liverpool
d.S nnSgsd and proes5ed % Pes Royl Arrives steamship s.
from Baltimore Cleared ship ironsdes Tor L'efpoo sai
toErMx.s Dec IO-P,s,ed IN for Bsmon Ann..
e@eens'osn "S % Pensnr for issDco Rd. ot,ss,
Psnath Roads; H. M. Baia. for Portlaai.
FOREIGN PORTS
lOIhe steamship Pembroke. VIII Ssv-
Nov 2B arrived here This
QUEENSTOWN III The Caasrd Line sesmshin s.mauI. 8h
nge Nov 30 arrived here 10 O0ck ss asbt na
proceeded liverpool.
steamship Pennsyyanli. Brse
from NewY0rk Nov % for Glssgo~. sruved here t)-iav
LoSDos 10rbe following VeNs have sailed for Amsrsss
Harold Hasrsge Yateranl. Paea hona James kaay.
lsol1a Rebecos Star inis s1pBy egsa, Kogg Oscar
Providence Bertha ReDubhk Ampnt, Sch De Olons omahe
and Bmiga The following vessels haze arrived oat from Ameca
Ragnhb 1ete Fghe, Preston. W T. ha'~cei
H. Ernst Benno Pda Regent Gers nnro MDBiego Lea.
aud Noniboen
BREsr l0-The ST Laurent. LatsASe, from Ne~
York Soy. 20 for iaTre arrived here TO day.
DISASTERS
EoRYotK VI. Dee I0-Tte British Jane Anna of J)nbe
rao,d ashore % miles south of Cape Henry
fOrbe stearsL Texas rom Liverpool ZOE
New Orleans ashore Tuesday th Stone U0ss
seven u Tvbee Bar thick otesmsos haSs
gone to her assistance; daiage Is soprchrndei.
EwAvES, Conn, Dee l0rbe schr. Geo W Middleton N'es-
son loaei bound Psvscke Il L. entered Nss Have.
harbor morning O'clock Or refuge she aerwsri ne
Ledge allied and sunk Tue vessel and cargo VI" 'o|
BIZ be = total loss
Bosros Dee i0Pece vessels trunk tiuer' hltrhes.
clock ashore Highland Lght tDs Goa 10
isy bad stopper 10 minutes past y oc'c4 sod ds "a
small thst poiat @ nsS
New-York tribune., 1873-12-11
MON LEAGUE THEATER-BENEFIr or

q MON LEAGUE THEATER-BENEFIr or THE FIVE
POINTS HOUSE OF INDUSTRY.
= That is the wisest charity which helps peo-
g'e'c help themselves; and as this is the form OF be-
adopted by the Five Points House Of Industry
e prosprity Of that institution must be desired by all
Sso the welfare of the poor. An effort to aid 1t
,. il he made by the Union League Amateur Dramatic
ssooiaton on Dec q, when members of that society
m represent at the Union League Theater the comedy
f,f - Widow Hunt"-better known under its original
nud bettor title of "Eyerybodys Friend" As this club
comprises clever performers enjoyable representa-
IN Is anticipated 1t is pleasant 10 persons of high
1he poor and eager make their pleasures and pas
ines tributary 10 the cause OF Chrlstah
Gh6 response to their effort should be manhcenty lib
cIaL
Mr.. FIGHTER.
The return of Mr. Fechter is an incident
HAT playgoers will naturally hail with interest and
Ihat some VIII rejoice to welcome The feryid style
The sween the mastery proficiency Of mechanism, and
ve spontaneous grace Of this actors best embodments
pave found sympathetic admirers In one OF those en-
hldiments ne will APPEAR tonight - the character
Samely, Of Ciqude MeinOtie, IN The Lady OF LyonS.
LYceum Theaer VIII ue the scene Oi Dis reehtranee
aud thus OF fine exploit IN romantic acting ana OF
D. Ich public pleasure.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-11

GOLS6g-P -PARLRY-Aso Charch Dec ,. By Rev J. n G.lih
Rot Goa of Orleans Leila M. isayhter II H. W.
Farley Of tins
Wefned,y Dsa 10 n the resiencr
brle pAents by Rev h. D. John j. Williams sLusy
Dayo d,nyh,ge Of JObu Davo all Of Brooklyn. No clrls
Al Notice, or Marriages muSt Oe iadoSsed uRh faH
ncyse aud att,t@.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-11
PRINTING CLOTHS MARKET.
CATTLR MARKET.

PsovDsscr D. Dec i0PnBng Cloths arm At g. f'f s's"s
En aad Brra CAS-, With q moderate bunaess.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-11

Metal Springs, tho Pitiicss Iron Finger fads, and
wire yng lggyas Rapture eulrg the breach Ia, lhe e>s
are gra iaY curel III rsuss. 6S5 BrosdsaJ
New-York tribune., 1873-12-11
MARRIED..

BakCrfs Choc0Iate..
soi enp Of oas IS easy hri you yosr gost .
sauS w BAxzs Co Breskfss, Cocoa
New-York tribune., 1873-12-11

DR. Cotton make, toothiriTlng pleasure s bugasG,. %
10 Cooper Institute.
Bakers Chocolate.
I you .sh IN Bet Vanilla CnoSoste, &c, BAEns%
New-York tribune., 1873-12-11

Ihry lnhrCd fIU,IVJ HAtulrs, and 2.5DD
sewirg machines. Topping Co. insured for SIS
COMPANIES unknown. Total loss, S2ss 600 fetal insu
ance, SG52,5Oc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-29

The TRIAL OF Mrs. WHARTON for an alleged
attempt to poison Eugene Van Ness which has
occupied the attention of the circuit court OF
instant, is now rapidly approaching a termina-
ton. The evidence was finally concluded yes
terday, and the argument Of the case before the
jury has begun. Mr.. Revell, states attorney,
made the opening speech, in which the rules of
law in regard to circumstantial evidence was
very clearly stated; after which he summed up
the facts pointing to guilt. which the state
q conviction would be asked. Mr. Stump win
make the first argument for the defendant to-
day, and win be followed successfully by
Nes2s. Hagner and Thomas. The case, il is
thought, viii probably not 60 to the jury until
tomorrow. The interest Of the public il repre-
sented to be undated.
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CATION.
Proceedings Or the Special Commit.

In Judge Poland's special committee 10 in
vestigate the credit mobilier charges, after our
report closed yesterday, the testimony Of Mr..
Swain, cashier of the First National Bank Of
this city was continued. He further testified
that the entries on the ledger would not indicate
whether
Mr.. ooLBAx's DEPOSITS
were in cash or checks.
Judge Poland then requested the witness 70
bring mp the blotter or book upon which the or
iginal entry OF those deposits were made. Wit
ness replied he would do %.
Witness then produced the following certif-
cate of deposit upon being requested to do 80.
deposited with the First National Bank by
Schuyler Colfax June I'D, 1863:
u. 8. and Bank N0tes ..............o 81 ,2oO.e
Checks as follows. Northumberland. 5000
1S6
300. o.
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Mrs. CHKSowHrH, widow Of Colonel cheno-
weth, late consul ut Canton. has received a
0rst>class clerkship In the custom house ct Boz
ton, being the iirst cnstom-k0use appointment
given to avlady In that city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-29

A PAYNAsrKR's CLERK IN TRouBLE-Ner-
ritt Leggett and Frank Burdett were before u.
8. Commissioner Merriweather, in Louisville,
KY, yesterday, charged With embe zzling 8 500
from the safe Of the United States Paymyster
master, and gave the key of the safe to Burdeft,
who took the money from the safe for Leggett
to gamble. - -. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-29

The ALABAMA LEGISLATIVE KNrANGLENENr
continues. The house (republican) refuses to
notify the sonata Of organization until the con-
test for the senatorial seat from Butler IL de-
cided. II 10 uncertain when legislation win be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-29

A FATAL MELEE--A difficulty occurred on
the 18th instant, In Forsyth county, Ga, be-
tween United States deputy marshals and citi-
Gems, charged with violation of the revenue
laws. Seventy-fve shots were exchanged. One
citizen was killed and two deputy marshals
wounded. es..=H rs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-29

SxIxIEe THE ROMAN CoNvEHrs.-A ro0al
decree has been promulgated In Rome tby
which the italian government formally takes
possession Of sixteen converts in that city.
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SENSATION /!
SENSATION A,
TIE ORIGINAL GoL9RE1

IN JULIUS EICHBURGs BEAUTIFUL OPERA
THE DOCTOR OF ALCANTARA,"
AT LINCOLN HALL,
MONDAY and TUESDAY February 3 and 4.
other requirements necessary for the proper prouc
ton 81 The opera. This company, numbering over
steal talent, lie the ONLY OPERA COMBINATION
composed exclusively Of COLORED LADIES AND
GENTLEMEN ever organized in this or any other
country They will appear above stated, prior TO
their departure for New York
extra. - -
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TIE CARLIsr WAR IN SPAIN.-A Madrid
dispatch says; General Gonzales, commanding
insurgents. led by the Cure Of Santa Cruz.
Thirty five Carlists were killed, many wounded
and twenty taken prisoners. The band under
Cassante Bare has Also been dispersed The in
surrection IL nowconsidered completely wrecked
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InPORrAxT BILL RELATIVE TO SAVING

IMPORrANT BILL RELATIVE TO SAVINGS
BANKs-Senatr Scott, from the committee on
finance, yesterdsy reported an original bin re-
curing A savings banks and trust CON panies,
Geeased g claiming 70 act under any act of
rency and pablish all the reports which national
banking aSeoclati0us Gro required to make by
existing lsws. 1t further provides that savings
banks and trust companies in the District Of
Columbia, created BY special or other acts of
Congress, hall be subject 10 all the provisions
Of the currency act and repeats the exemption
organiz ation Of savings banks in the District Of
Columbia, under section { Of the general Dis
txict corporation laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-29

THE MoDoCs RKPuLsRp.-On the mornin, ar
the 18th instant, Capt. Jack attached Col. Her
nArda's camp, at the end Of Tulle lake, Oregon,
but was repulsed. One Indian was killed and
men were captured. The troops suffered no
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WASHINGTON THEATER COMJQUE
w Eleventh street, south Pennsy vsnia avenue.

lhE NAhtE les Ot AAEhlCA.
A LUMINOUS GLOW
READ WHAT w HAVE PREPARED FOR OUR
PATRONS THIS WEEK:
First appearance in this city of the celebrated
Ethiopian Comedian and Buriesque Actor,
PETE LEE,
The most cofnicai man on the stage introducing his
mary elous and unexcelled Champion Tamborne solo.
arrangement Of the Female Hercules, MISS SAL
LIE SWIFT, 10 her great act-the aeknowlet gcd
Champion Kehoe Club Lady
Ensseement Of the Popular Vocalist, MISS LULU
DELMAT.
Last week Of the Daring Gymnssts, WIN FORE.
PAUGH and ALICE NAPIER.
The Great song and Dance Men, MANCHESTER
Last week Of the Gifted FOY SISTERS
BALLET TROUPE.
The Celebrated Character Dancers, Gus Peters and
Nile Annetta- Emily Smith, Sallie Wesner, Annie
Donnelly, Emma Marsh, Nellie Andrews, Rose Ce-
leste, Fannie May, Julia Bennett. Maud Miller.
A PeJed Hofeidoscope Of Grace and Beauty
Diek Parker, Quo Burbank james Douglas, Miss
Huston Brothers and the rest Of our Great Company
Family Matinee Wednesday and Saturday.
TN FRIDAY Night, Grand Benefit Of "Our Door
keeper, d. ONeill-A Big Bill. jN-tf
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
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REDUCTION OF TBLReRAPHRA rrs.-The an
nopncement u o0icially made that from and
after Feb I, 1873, all rates between the oices of
the Western Union telegraph company for ten
words that are now more than $3.50 will be re-
duced % that amount. This includes meseaQes
to and from the Pacific coast
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tfoR fe1egro0s aDa OoagseaSNsAl
pSsessAings ys-Aay ~ selKSA pag~l
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Tau cash; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. t2,22
Al the time the receipt was given, but he did
not remems or whether they were made bv Mr.
Patterson or himself. The receipt itself vas
written by Mr.. Patterson.
M. Ames then stated that Mr.. Patterson vou,d
like to appear before the committee TO make
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EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

INTERNAL REvEHUR.-The receipts from this
source to- day were e23s $3.50.
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CARD.-AR. j. REMINGTON FAIRLAMB
~ has the honor To announce that, in consequence
d the destruction of the National Theater, the per-
fefmanee of his Romantic Opera,
VAL = RTE;
On, THE TREASURED TOKENS,
will take place at
LII NCOLN III ALL
On tt ESDAY EVENING, February 11th, 1873,
with the following cast:
Grs- Remington FsSrlaDb, valerie
Use Addle Randall Rose
NJ " T. A. johnson, as............. Maurice Remon
NJ; W y. Beckett of New York y as. n. CaAoche
The Chorus numbers 20 Of the best Amateurs IL the
District and the Orchestra will be large and Ell cient
including the eminent Harpist, Mr.. q. +. De Coeniel
OF Baltimore. The Scenic Arrangements will be e
complete a. possible under the circumstances, and all
the other appointments upon the came elaborate
scale as originally projected. Reserved seafs, 81
Subscription list, with plan of hail. open at Msssrs
Philip Il SOlomons' on Thursday. Jan. 80. I79-At-
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Clergyman, while residing in South America,
missionary discovered Q safe and simple remedy
for the cure of Nervous Weakness, Early Decay
Disease Of the Urinary and Seminal Organs, and the
whole train of disorders brought on by banefu and
vicious habite. Great numbers have been cured by
this noble remedy. Prompted by 2 desire 20 benefit
the afflicted and unfortunate, will send the recipe
for preparing and using this medicine, In Q sealed
envelope, to any one whe needs IT, Free q CAerge.
Address, JOSEPH T. INMAN,
Station ID, Bible House,
mar22-ly New York City.
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A NEW HAVEN PAPER wants 10 have the
Alaska fur seal company Investigated. Mr.
Haven Of New London is q heavy stockholder
in the Alaska fur seal company. See it?-
SprinQfefd Republican.
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PREPARATIONS are being made at the White
House to-day for the second grand levee OF the
President, which takes place this evening from
eight to ten ID. m.
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ALUM AND sHALLiLGRIAT sACRITICTS
zAR,H .. e1l Psnnsyiyania avenue, 6stveen ~
M and .Vh ss: The vhoee Of TIE lsnaining
~ sschee q Svi4 and Americas makesb, Gold Chsins
Hinss Stu. u, Sleeve Buttons, hnest Fun, Hudcal
~ hnsiness You save from = 20 90 per cent b buy
In Sere Go. Hs cold on instalmenss. Call and cee:
= sSiii nav you Rsnembsr, CAR0'S, Ga PENNEY.
Tsnia svcnue jal0-tr
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TIE hONBSTEbT MAN IN THE ffOCsE.-''Sup-
posing they should expel you, Mr.. Ames?''
asked one Of his friends Expel me- sir! expel
me!' exclaimed old Hoax, Z" what do you mean,
sir? Expel the hOnestest man in the Housed
Pshaw, they won't do IL, no sir" and he put his
was still safe. The impression prevails among
leading members of the House that Hoax IS
right If arraigned be Will ask the members
whose hands are clean Of Jobs to cast the first
vote. No one knows how many pledges the old
pawnbrOker has got, and sure as fate Uncle
Aoax will discover ssthat memof andum bOok'' il
he is pressed too hard.-NeW York HeraId's
Apecial. e - r - =
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NAVAL CHANeEs-SurgeOn A. A. Hochling
detached from the naval station, League Island
and ordered to the Juniata, 5th February
Assistant Surgeon B. F. Rogers from the Talla-
pOosa and ordered to the Jumata, 5th February
Assistant Surgeon John C.. Wise from the navy
yard, Norfolk, and ordered to the TallapoOsa.
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DrTACHKD.-By direction Of the President,
LIST Lieut. Edmund L. Zalinski, 5th artillery, has
been detailed a. professor Of military science
and tactics at the Massachusetts, institute of
technology, Boston.
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FREE BANKING AND SPEC1K PAYMKNT.-Mr.
Waldron offered a resolution yesterday, which
was adopted by the banking and currency COM
mittee, directing the sub-comm1otee ON specie
payments to report bin to the cOxamittee en-
bOdying the following points First, the re-
sumption ofspecie payments after May 4, 1873;
second, authorizing the Secretary of the Treas
ury to issue bonds, at a rate of interest not ex-
ceeding six per cent. in gold, which shall be re-
deemable in coin, and third, free banking. on
the basis OF the national currency act, after
july I. 1874.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-29

THE CIVIL SERVICE ADVISORY BOARD was
in session yesterday, and had three hours in
teryiew with the President in regard to a mod
i1icatiOn of details in the rules which will prob
ably be made on the reasse milling of the board
which will occur about the Goth of February
Mr.. Curtis, the chairman, left for New Yofh
this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-01-29

THE SOUTHERN CLAIMS COMMISSION yesterday
took additional testimony in support of the 10y
atty Of Judge Martin, of AlabaIea, Sixth Auditor
Of the Treasury, who has a small claim for
property taken by the Union army; also, in the
case Of Alfred w. Gardiner, of Charles county.
Maryland, who makes a claim for the valte of
the steamer Gypsy, alleged to have been seiz ed
for government uses in the early part Of the war
at Alexandria, Virginia.