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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

~ San Dose, CAL. boasts that in its balmv
climate tomatoes and tom-cats 6ourish i'm ths
open air all winter. ~
0Sing Sing convtcts Of high moral excel
petted The irrcverent can it dodge.
ga Hartford youth, aged I6 Ia enoueh of
man to defraud his landlady and do An exfensivs
forgery business among his fellow toWnsmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

The DEATH PENALTY.-On TUESDAY the
committee on courts OF the Virginia senate, i'm
response to the memorial Of the yearly meeting
Of the society Of friends, held in Baltimore,
asking that the death penalty for crime may be
changed to imprisonment It labor for Q term Of
years. or for life, reported that Il Is inexpedienf
to make the proposed changes i'm the criminal
law, which was concurred in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01
The Bethlehem Nwrsaer

PHILADELPHIA, March IA dispatch from
Bethlehem states that the coroner's iury in the
Monroe Snyder case have not vet Concluded
their investigation, but have adjourned until
TUESDAY. The testimony thus far indicates
that the murderer was of medium size J.rl
hair and whiskers. and was dressed in a fail
sult or black. The investigation is conducted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01
. RAmk NeGalcafian-

BOSTON, March 1.-The United States bank
commissioner reports the defalcation OF Savage.
cashier Of the Lachmere bank, amounts TO
sli,6ss. The bank has a surplus Of sll4. 400.
The accounts OF the savings bank were found
correct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

ENGLAND STILL WRIGGLINe OVER THE
GENEVA AwAaD.-In the House OF Commons.
yesterday, Mr. Julian Goldsmid, member for
Rochester. gave notice that on Monday next he
should ask the government whether it was true
that the actual losses Of the United States were
5000 600 % less than the award made at Ge-
neva, and whether the American government
would remit that amount. The reading OF the
resolution was followed by cheers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

AwoRrHv OLD LADY offers the following al.
vice TO girls: "Whenever afell0w pops the ones
ton, don't blush and stare at your foot. Juss
throw your arms around his neck Nook him mi
= the face, and commence talking about the
brniture - - ~-~>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01
Texas l,>c,stc R.ssr~.a

SAN Francisco, Feb. 2s.-The Reno party OF
surveyors for the Texas Pacific railroad arrived
at Prince Village, Arizona, February 10Th.
where they connected with a surveying party
fiom the east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

SILK WORN NURsERIKs.-Dr. j. s. Bsrnwell,
or beaufert, 5. C., Is now visiting the northern
the advantages Of agriculture before the manu-
iacturers interested in silk, with . view of es-
taDnsning siikworm nursery at Beaufort In
in South Carolina. f~"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

The Havana Tribune states that the insur gent
Agramonte has issued proclamation headed
"Hnrrah for the Spanish Republic" and pro-
missing on the part Of the insuraenfs senera,iv
to lay down their arms and oi, Banded Enasss
embrace the immaculate dag of the new repnb-
lie. AZ other Journals are silent on the subject.
the statement is believed to be q canard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

The NEW REBELLION IN LOUIsIANA.-In
New Orleans yesterday there was some excite
ment over the action of the L. :. Senate on the
Louisiana question. Hungry and eager seekers
OF place were violent in denunciatiOn, but the
better class gave expression only to gloomy fore
bodings OF the future, predicting further de-
commercial interests. The friends of tile KEEL
iogg government were gratitied over this, re-
sarding IT as partial victory. Efforts are still
being made to form new legislature ont of the
best men regularly elected TO both the McEnery
and Kellogg branches. What to do to satisfy
the colored men is really the problem most diff
hcult to solve. At the McEnery meeting in
Lafayette square. Gen. George Sheridan made
speech, in which he cOunseled resistance TO
the Kellogg government and declared that the
state could gObble up the federal regiment now
in that city. long series of resolutions were
adopted denouncing Senator Morton's report
recognizing the MeEnery government. &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

JOHN BILL is becoming exercised concern
ing the singular preference shown by his Eng
lsh and Irish subjects for emigrating to the
motion was made yesterday in the House of
Commons asking for commission to investigate
and report upon the subject,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

The GREAT DIAMOND SUIT Of Lent vs.. Arnold
has been transferred to the United States court
at Louisville, and was placed on the docket yes
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

NINETY PBnsozs DRowx ED-A collision n
repaired In the harbor OF Cadz, between the
shIpe Tres Marius and Cfiaos. The parsicr,srs
OF the disaster have not been received. buf IL -
stated 20 persons were drowned. y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

The RUesIAE KHIvAN CAMPAIGN Is going on
without interruption. The report that the ex-
petition had been abandoned In consequence of
The Russian Ambassador In not to be recalled
and be replaced by Count Schvouyaloff, as has
been reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

No MORE FREE PAssEs.-The executive CON-
mittee OF the board Of directors Of the Union
Pacific railroad decided IT meeting held In New
York few days ago TO revoke AL authority for
the issue of free passes over that road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

THE GAME OF "CHUCKALUcK.,.The vir-
ginia legislature has passed the bill RENTING
the county court Of Prince Edward upon Allan
as part Of penalty for illegally exhibiting the
game Of chuckaluek upon the soil Of virginia.
The governor some time ago pardoned him out
OF prison on account of i'll health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

BEQUEsTs REFusED.- The municipality of
Paris has refused SOL 900 left to the city by the
be devoted to the building Of German hosni-
tai and to another for the benefit Of the Csermsn
poor Of Paris The bequest Of 81 900 by the a. me
testa,er fer the Protestant Consistory was ac-
ceDted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

IN THE FRENCH ASSEMBLY YESTERDAY NJ.
Gambetta made an assault ON Tkiers from the
extreme radical standpoint, and Due de Brogle
suggested a monarchy rs solution OF the dim
culties which now beset the republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

The FAEIAeUT STATUE-T1s House and Sen
ate Commdtees Still Failing to AgTee.-The House
and Senate committees on public buildings and
grounds held joint meeting again this morning
10 see they could come to some agreement rs
TO which model shall be selected for the Farra-
gut statue. The result Of the meeting was a
disagreement. and the matter still remains IN
stotu quo. The House committee informed the
Senate committee that they had affirmed their
previous action; that . majority of the members
OF the House committee are in favor Of the
Ream model. The Senate committee then re-
quested the House committee to name second
choice, but this they declined to do. on the
ground that they had already made their selec-
ton, and il il for the Senate committee to make
the second choice, and present ii to the House
committee for conference. OF the five members
OF the Senate committee there &ere present this
morning-Mes>ss. Morrill, Of VT. (chairman,)
Cameron Gilbert and Hamilton of Md. The
committee took another vote, which resulted as
foiiows:-For Ream. .; for Mcdonald, 9, and
Tor stone :; the vote being the same a. that
taken on Thursday. Seeing no prospect Of an
agreement. the committees adjourned with the
understanding that unless some of the members
should conclude 10 change their votes during
the day the matter viii go over until next ses-
sion.
In the Senate this afternoon, Mr.. Morrill,. of
Vermont, chairman Of the Senate COM
mitfee, stated that the committees of the
House and Senate hal been unable to fix upon
any one model, and that a majority of the mem
bers of the two committees were OF the opinion
that none OF the models on exhibition come quite
up TO the required standard OF excellence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

LONELY DEATH Maa Dies Of .Sa.au Poo,
frdnttcdIty Screaming for Wa.er.-Iniormaton
has reached this Office of a sad and terrible case
OF neglect and desertion attending small pox
patient in the lower section OF the city, which
II true in every particular, forms one ofthe most
narrowing chapters OF cold hearted neglect that
has come to notice for some time. The unfortu-
nate victim Of this scOurge is one William
Evans, who was taken sick several days ago and
conveyed to his boarding house On Canal street
below Pine. 1T was soon discovered that his
symptoms were those Of small pox. The case
was reported to Chief Cullen, who gave i'm
mediate notice to the secretary OF the board of
health: The unfortunate man is supposed to
have fingered throughout his whole sickness
without as much as medical assistance or the
least attention from any one. Last night the
people residing in that neighborhOOd were star
tied and terrified by hearing loud and continued
shouts OF 'Weter. for Gods sake, water" the
sounds coming from the room supposed to be
Occupied by the unfortunate small pOx pa tie Mt
This morning the mystery was solved, as the
man was ascertained to be misunderstanding Pa
Eagle. FEB. 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

Is GrNfowDER Coon FOR Does?-This i
Ine way woman at Rising sun, Ind, cured a
DOG OF sucking eggs;-The wife OF Thomas
Murrel, living on Detzell Sheppard,s place.
neing troubled with dogs eating her hens eggs.
thought she would give them a lesson thew
would remember. SO, placing an EGG ON the
powder and poured a circle around IL, then hid
all the dog was about to take the egg, when she
would touch II on. This she did twice. but the
caught the powder and the bottle burst in her
hand, burning her face. neck and hands. Her
dress was burned entirely on. Three children
having followed her, two OF them were burned
one, about five wears old, severely, the other
slightly. The eldest, having escaped unhurt,
screamed for help, or they must all have per-
eat with his eggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

The PROPOSED LEASE OF NORTHERN CEy-
TRIAL RAILwAY-BW for H.junefioa-O,tfey
Pdssed.-ln the circuit court, before Judge
Pinckney, bill for injunction has been filed 10
restrain the directors and the efhcers of the
Northern Central railway company aud Others
from executing lease of said road to the Penn
srlvania railroad company, &c., by Nessrs
Marshall * Fisher, attorneys for John Hulme.
Of Philadelphia, who is a large stakeholder in
the former company. Judge Pinkney issued an
order on the 2ist inst, to be served on both rail-
road companies or their solicitors. restraining
them from any action In the premises, and to
snow cause within ten days why an injunction
should not be issued as pray ed,-Ran. Sun. Isi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

THR PErERsBURe RAILRoAp.-rhe bill for
cnS smenanent o. the charter Of the Petersburg
railroad. to extend that line from PetersburR 20
washington, was indefinitely postponed in the
senate Of Virginia on Tuesday, TINS defeating it
TIE Rev. c. MoLyxEUx, long known as
popular Evangelical clergyman q Brompt0n,
London, has seeded from the Church Of Eng
iana and taken to system offree preaching ~
1t. James Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

TROUBLES OF THE NEW REPUBLIC.-Ac-
counts from the republic OF Spain continue to
be unpromising. 1t is reported from Paris that
families are flying from the country i'm large
numbers. vessel crowded with the refugees
has arrived at French port. A proclamation
Used by brother of Don Carlos appeals 20 the
Spanish regulars to join the Carlists, and offers
the officers promotion. A panic is reported to
city Is seriously threatened by a large force of
Insurgents. Discord prevails between the repu-
lar troops and the volunteers. and detach-
ment of troops, en- route for the relief the city.
halted at Irun, refused to proceed and finally
deserted. The Carlists claim that thew have
thirty-fye Thousand men i'm the field
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

Mr.. MONROE SNYDER, 50 foully murdered
the other day at Bethlehem, Pa, held policy
tnthe Travellers Insurance company Of Hartford
Conn.,, for 900 against accidents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

tn REV. G. B: Dana, fornsrly pastor u
died at Memphis, Tenn, Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

The statement of bonds issued to the Pacific
railway companies, interest payable in lawful
money, shows totals, as follows Principal out
standing, s64 ,s23 ,5l2; interest accrued and not
Yet paid, S646 IL: interest paid by the United
States, SIS, 500 ,2s090 interest repaid by trans
portaton of mails. &C.. 81, 1s5, balance of
interest paid by the United States, S1i ,92 3s
GEN. W. F. BARRY, the chief marshal Of the
inauguration procession, arrived here to-day,
and Immediately repaired TO the headquarters
of the committee, corner of 18th street and
commenced the revision Of the programmes as
prepared by the committees. The full pro-
gramme will be published to- morrow.
PRESIDENTIAL NoNINATIoNs.-The Presi-
dent sent the following nominations to the Sen
ate to-day: Isaac W. Hutchins, Mass, agent
for Indians, Green Bay agency, Wisconsin;
John 5. Banks, Florida, register land office,
east Florida land district, Florida; Martin l..
Stiles. Arizona, receiver public moneys, Sila
land district, Arizona; Levi Ruggles, Arizona
register land office, same place; S. F. Halliday,
land district, Florida; Lieut.. Commander Geo.
A. Stevens, Commander: Master +. X. Moore.
Lieutenant; Ensign kossuth Niles, master;
Texas; nj. ID. Wilkersham, postmaster, Mobile
Court-house, Ala; and Chas. W. Ringgold
postmaster. New Orleans. La.
REPREsENTATIvESYPH of louisiana was
examined by the committee Of ways and means
to-day. his name having been mentioned yes
terday in connection with the Pacific Mail sub
sidy. Mr.. SyPher testified that he took An active
part in all the steamship subsidy bills. but more
especially in the bill to establish line of steam
ships from New Orleans to the Mexican ports
in which the south and west were deeply con
cerned. He voted for the Pacific Mail and was
the friend of Garrisons Brazilian SUBSIDY bill.
with the hope of securing the friends OF this in
the support of the New Orleans bill. He never
was offered or paid, or asked any money CON
sideratiOn whatever. Nor did he make arv
proposition to any parties interested in or con-
nected with steamship subsidy bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

PERsoNAL.-Edmund Yates, the novelist.
will arrive to- morrow, and while in town will
be the guest OF Mr.. Franklin Philip, on X street
He is 70 ''de up the Inauguration for the New
York Refotd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

A BILL OF Importance to the territories o. the
United States has passed both Houses of Con
gress and signed by the President. 1t provides
''Tha the Secretary of the Interior shall here
after exercise all the powers and perform all
the duties in relation to the territories OF the
United States that are now, by law or by
custom, exercised and performed by the Secre-
tary of State
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BALLS. &c.

A TTENrIoN, KNIGHTS.
NINTH ANNUAL GRAND UNIFORM AND
DRESS BALL OF
FRANkLIN LODGE, No. 2, X. OF p,
Al ODD FELLOWS HALL, Navy Yard, ON q
MONDAY EVENING, March 81, 1875
Tlckets 81, admitting a Gentlemen anil La
dice The committee will spare no pain. 10 make
this the Ball Of the season mI-sf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

1HE PoNEEoY REPoRT.-Tt is now doubtful
whether the report Of the Senate special com
mittee in the case OF Senator Pomeroy will be
presented to-day, although it is probable it NAV
be submitted late tonight. All the members of
the committee were not supplied with the print
cd testimony until this morning, and uD to I
O'clock no report had been agreed upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

sCItdnt iOr nclp. they murt all have
ished; The dog now whines for gunpowder 70
eat with his eggs.
A RISE OF A Poor YorNe MAS-rbir,v
years ago young man entered the city of New
York in an almost Pennless condition, and
Without single acc uaintance in the great Wild
wherever humanity breathes. IL 10 spoken i'm
every city, and IL a. familiar 20 the WORKER i'm
The mines as 70 his brother In the mills, and
the name Of this pennies, unknown AMI nm
couth lad Of thirty years ago, is uttered. II
was John Smth.-Denbsry Neps.
DEATH or A WEALTHY Cosvrcr.
STERLING Sledee, convict in the Virginia peni-
Tertiary iron Northumberland county, d,ed in
ing an estate Of ESQ., 00 Mr.. sledee Vss seyen-
ty-three years Of aGe; and vas sentsnced 10 6f-
teen Year, imprisonment for killing . nan in a
threatening TO vhip his son. He d "a to lave
lived an exemplary life before and eince his
conviction. He earned the reed opinions and
sympathy o. All ene omcers over hin.
TEE cATnoLic. Bishops Of Ireland have re.
sent an address TO the Irish mer.hers ~ Psrli.o
ment urging mem to pres its Withdrawal
0New Orleans has half million does and
sAusego eh LOT twenty cents pound.
Kentucky conservative are shocked NJ q
PROPOSAL , abolish the whipping-post.
0St Paul policemen excite TIE envy fof
gold Whistles.
0Theatrical parties terminating With .
innch and dance are popular diversions in
: ga distinct shock Of earthquake was felf az
Esselo!t, Me-, last Saturday morning, about
40 O'Clock.
o0Nice young men in Nice manage apoedle.
eye-glasses, . switch and cigzrette q the sane
time.
s0Cincinnati regards eleven keno establish.
ments a. Furnishing the key-note % the preva-
lence o. enbe zzlements by confidential clerks I'm
that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

CALLED IS.-The Secretary OF the Treasury
to-day called in $500 600 three per cent. c,rtif-
Gates, the interest on which will cease April
seth, 1873. This call includes all the ten thous-
and dollar certificat that were issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

SOCIAL INTERCOURSE by means perceptions,
&c, win not terminate anti after the inaugu-
ton. Next "Wednesday the Cabinet ladies will
receive usual. The ladies Of Senators are
receiving to- daY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

SENATOR NORWOOD, one of the members of
tie committee appointed about year since to
investigate Arkansas affairs, especially with
reference to Senator Clayton's election, has pre-
pared minority report, which he will present
the majority OF the committee (MorriIi. of
Maine, and Wright, of Iowa. who reported a
Few days since generating Senator CLAYTON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01
WASHINGTON d. C. SATURDAY, MARCH l. 1873 Il
Another Adventure Of Revenue Agent
Berry.
now NE ESCAPED FROM wBisKEY AND TO.
BACCO sMUGGLERs

HOW NE EscAPRD FROM wBIsKEY AND TO
BAcCo sMuGGLERs.
A report was received at The bureau of inter
nal revenue yesterday from Matthew Berry,
revenue agent in North Carolina, dated Zebra
airy IS, 1873, in which he says:
"On Saturday, the 22d inst, arrived in the
town Of Laurenbursh, n. c. Immediately on
my arrival 1 proceeded to inspect 'peddlers'
wagons On my approaching one of the teams
nized me, and started his team at full gallop.
After hunting an hour for horse, procured
one by hard work and begging. ] Immediately
sf,er seven miles or chase. fSe driver . did
not surrender until cooked my pistol on him,
and told him he must either surrender or take
found it contained fifteen boxes Of manufactur-
ed tobacco, without the first sign OF a stamp.
turned the team back to the town of Lauren
burgh. When wi hin one mile of Laurenburgh,
lin lane four men came out OF the woods with
pistols in their hands, and rescued the team and
tobacco. think being mounted aved my ufe
as understand on my arrival in town they left
with the full determination OF killing me. re-
spectiully state that this country is .a.iye' with
wagons loaded with blockade whiskey and to-
baeco. used every means in my power to in
duce the citizens assistance, but failed, their
excuse being that they were afraid of the wa
goners and their friends. respectfully state
that this is the second rescue of Illicit tobacco
during the present month, the former time I
being fired at and narrowly escaping
lHE DkeohS-oUNNEH AFFAfE-JuRye OFr's
"Reminiscences. Nearly II years have passed.
since this outrage, vet new facts connected with
IT are every now and then coming 10 light.
party Of gentleman were dining with Hon. James
l.. Orr in Washington, just prior to his late de-
parture to his foreign mission, when he incident
tally spoke of the affair. He said he had heard
of the intended assault, and meant to have pre-
vented IL by being in the Senate-chamber and
arresting the blow On his way thither he stop
ped in the library to look at a book, which, not
being readily found, retained him a few minutes
longer than he proposed, and during the delay
the assault was made. Brooks confessed to him.
before his death, that he never meant TO have il
so deadly as it was-inteniing only to s.disgace''
the senator with the South by fiagellation-and
said he could not believe at first that Sumner
was really hurt. He said, further that he was
tired OF life, and wanted to die. The notoriety
he won was killing him by inchesLevery bully
and blackguard in the South thrust his attention
and acquaintance upon him, and it was TOO ter
rible punishment to bear. Mr.. Orr said h.
had no doubt Brooks felt the keenest regret for
his part in the affair, and that he was indeed
tired Of life.-Boston Communicable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

The WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE yesterday
agreed to report bill providing that liquor lost
at sea may be credited on the bond Of the en-
porter, the same as in the case OF tobacco lost
a
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NAVAL CHANGEs.-COmmOdOre NJ. b. Wool
sey detached from duty as member OF the ex-
aiming and retiring board and ordered to
command the navy yard at Pensacola on the
9Th of March next, vice Commodore Edward
Middleton, detached from the command OF, that
yard and placed on Waiting orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

"ONCE MORE BREATHE NE NATIVE AIR.
In the House, last evening, Mr.. Maynard, OF
Tennessee. as privileged motion, moved that
Joseph b. Stewart. held in custody by order
Of the House, be discharged; which was agreed
TO without division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

TIE INCOMING TRAINS to-day on the roads
to this city are filed TO their utmost capacity
with visitors 10 the inauguration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

MANY SENATORS are Of the opinion that il
Will be positively necessary i'm order to transact
important public business now before the Sen
ate that that body sit all night tonight and
cratic as well as republican Senators concur as
TO the uDdesirability Of an extra session and
Will doubtless be willing to prolong to-day's
session into the Sabbath ii absolutely necessary.
Ii Is probable that the House will do the same