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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

RESIGNATION OF THE POSTMASTER OF GAL
WESTON, TnxAs, AND WHV.-Gen. VIM. Il.
Clarke, ex.member Of Congress from Congress,
who for several years has been postmaster
ct Galveston, has forwarded his resignation to
he President, and 1t has been accepted, to take
effect ut once. Senator Flanagan was at the
Post Office department this morning to see the
Postmaster General with reference TO the I'D.
pointment of his successor. About two weeks
ago Chief Special A, 1t Petherbridge of the
Post once department. was sent down to inves-
tgate serious charges against Clarke, and few
days since reported that there was deficit in
Clarke's account Of between % 600 and SO, 900.
Clarke thereupon resigned. 1t would seem
from the statement In . Galveston paper Of the
18th instant that the deficiencies reported BY
Major Petherbridge have been made good BY
Clarke's suretles. Gen. Clarke, who, it will be
remembered, was unseated In the last Congress,
was formerly adjutant general during the war
on the staff Of Gen. Sherman. Soon after taking
charge Of the ONCE he made alterations aud re-
pairs In the once, IL is alleged without authori-
~, involving an expense Of about %. 800, which
he called upon the Post Once department 70
pay. This that department could not do, - II
was matter for the consideration Of the Treas.
ury department and directly Of the supervising
architect. Gen. Clarke was here for long time
last summer endeavorfng TO secure his REIN.
bureement, but Il 10 underlined that the Treas
ury department refused to allow the full amount
claimed. A new q pojntDent 70 I'LL the vacan.
cy oceakioned BY Clarkes resignation viii soon
be made.
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The War ON Rum.

LIVELY CAMPAIGN IN CLEVELAND.
The temperance crusade continues in Cleye-
and. Last night several temperance meetings
were held al which the insults offered the ladies'
were strongly condemned. Judge Ranaey a
prominent lawyer OF Cleveland, has given his
opinion on the sidegalk ordinance, referred 20
IN Mayor Otis proclamation, stating that IL i'm
no way restraints the movement Of the ladies'
save I'm one point Of holding meetings on the
sidewalks and streets. They may form in pro-
cession any number OF persons, visit aud hold
services In any saloon where permitted by the
proprietor 10 do 70, and be entitled 60 the pro-
lection OF the authorities. meeting of Ger
mans last evening Was addressed BY Hon. +.
Hecker, whose subject was, "Fanaticism the
handspring of the temperance movement
The speaker said IL grew out Of a hatred that
was foreign. The clergy, he declared, were too
cowardly 10 take an active part IN what they
knew 10 be unlawful proceedings. and fell back
On the women, expecting that their sex would
protect them.
ONE BROOKLYN SALOON CAPITULATRs.
A large temperance meeting was held in the
reading room Of the saloon Of Charles Meyers,
IN Bridge street, Brooklyn, yesterday
The ladies also held prayer meetings az
a number Of saloons, which passed of quietly.
Reys. Mr.. Jallmsge and X. II. Davis preached
temperance sermons, the former at the Brook
lyn tabernacle, and the latter at the Simpson
Nj. T.. Church The attendance at both places
vas large. Charley Meyers has capitulated %
the crusaders and his saloon in Brooklyn lie
closed.
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The SEIZURE OF THE EDGAR SrUARr.-On
Saturday the crew Of the Edgar Stuart were
required to leave the vessel by order OF the
United States Marshal, the men only taking
with them their personal effects. The steamer
is now In charge Of two deputy marshals, who
relieve each other at stated intervals From
Cuban sOurces'it is learned that Mr.. Butcher,
whose name appears upon the ships papers a.
her owner, has been communicated with, and
will be here probably to-day to lay claim 10 his
property. Whilst the Cubans do not admit that
the Stuart Is not the property OF MIR. Butcher,
an American citizen, they say that even N he il
not her rightful owner, she has not violated the
navigation laws Of this country TO any greater
extent than the same laws of other nations have
been broken by many vessels really owned In
this port, but sailing under foreign flags, and
whose papers all bear the names Of fictitious
owners. IL is positively asserted that the Edgar
Stuart was repaired for the purpose of being
sold. ON Thursday last party from Philsdel-
phia, who had been negotiating for her pur-
chase, was in this city; and having thoroughly
inspected the steamer, concluded that she
would suit admirably Tor the Mediterranean
fruit trade, after some changes had been made
TO her. The same evening the little vessel was
seized by the United States suthorities-Balti-
more American. I'D.
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TEE BODIES OF THE SIAMEsR TWINS have
been delivered to their sons, who were expected
10 start on their return home with the remains
Saturday evening. They deny the report that
the family intend to make SPECULATION OF the re-
mains by exhibition. So deeply do they feel an
the matter that they inquired anxiously III the
embalming process could not be undone and the
bodies allowed peacefully 20 decay, and on
being assured that the process could not be re-
versed, and that decomposition must nov be by
a very slow process, they expressed evident re-
greet. They also spoke strongly about the report
that the commission went south with q large
sum Of money, and that the transfer was the
result Of business bargain with the widows OF
the twins. They said this report WAS generally
credited in their section, and that Gil the family
could say could not dissbuse the mind. Of
friends and neigh bors on the subject. They de-
sired Drs. Pencoast and Allen 20 give them q
formal written denial OF this rumor, to be shown
to the people. and, IL necessary, TO be pu bished
which request, Of course, the commission at
once complied with.
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Foreign Notes.


fOLLhhN fALACt CANS IN ENGLAND.
Lospos, March 2.-Seventy journalists went
on an excursion Saturday over the Midland raj
road IN Pullman palace care ana this mornIn,
the papers are enthusiastic over this new fes
ture In English railway travel. The Tar saws.
ENeri tning nts closely sad works smoothly
ne eye tsls everywhere upon mechanical con-
trvsnces OF that ingenuity which we are accus-
toned 10 recognize and describe Is American :,
Now that IL has crossed the Atlantic the Pull
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An Insane Patient Killed An . u...
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PHiLApBLPHlA, Pa, March 23.-Iustus w
Acubb, of Montgomery county. an insane pa
tent at kirkbride hospital. on THURSDAY last
while In the yard with other patients. wanted
them 90 box with him. His companions and All
Tell UPON him, beating him In = cruel aud in
human manner, causing his death.
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Crushed sa n.,,n


HARRISBURG, PA, March 2A-On sunday
morning James NAllequette, working on = IAN
oi logs IN Sinnemchoning creek was crushed 10
deaih by the jam giving way suddenly.
STATUARY AND PICrURKs.-The Joint Conn
mittee on the Library met at the room OF the
Senate Committee TO day and agreed 20 report
adversely the joint resolution offered by Mr..
Cox In the House, TO authorize the erection of A
colossal bronze statue Of Admiral Farragut
The resolution appropristes 200 bronze cannon
TO Wilson Macdonald, sculptor, New York
who is TO receive the cannon In full payment OF
his work OF making the statue. The COMMITTEES
were OF opinion that the compensation was
altogether too much, ian opinion expressed by
IHE STAR some days since,) aud took action a.
above reported. the case OF n. X. Brown who
made the Scott equestrian statue receptly
ditohal 20 the money already paid him fsS5,-
OOO) by Congress, was considered by the COM
mlttee, who took no definite action. Tie chair
man was authorized TO draw up a contract with
br. HoratlO Stone for the making OF a life-siZe
marble statue OF Edward Dickinson Baker for
merry United States Senator and killed at
the battle Of Balls Biuff, on the Potomac, the
price not 20 exceed SO 600. The terms of pay-
ment provide that the artist shall be paid In
four equal indictments the first 20 be paid one
month after the contract IL drawn. Mr. Mem
roe, OF Ohio, was appointed a committee TO in
vesugate whether Carpenters painting of the
signing OF the emancipation proclamation can
be purchased and at what price, as directed by
mittee WAS authorized 10 contract with Edward
Gaskill x Co, OF Philadelphia, for binding the
seventh volume OF the wilkes exploring eKpe-
uitiOn publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

TIE MISSOURI FIGHr BETwKKN DETECTIVES
AND 0UTLAws.-The latest information from
the scene of the fight between the notorious
springs lie that the detectives engaged we're
Allen, Of Chicago, and Wright, Of 81. Louis
The former is still at Roscoe MORALLY wounded,
the latter escaped lt Is further stated that
his car ture Is expected. IL Ia also stated that
the Younger brothers came down from the
north just after the murder Of whicher near
Independence, which leads 20 the belief that
they had hand In the murder OF that gentle
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

NEW YORK, March 3.-The striking man A,
the Erie railroad thus far have not interfer.d
with the 500 men put ON in their places thts
morning. They are probably overssed nv the
fact that the eth New Jersey regiment ana ist
battalion Of infantry have been ordered under
arms, and are nov % their srmory ready 10
move st q moments notice.
MYSTERIOUS MURDER.
Charles Shron was found dead this marnlnr
IN Rsvine Cut, Jersey city, supposed 20 have
been murdered. He wss PLAYING cards until late
THIS morning In q neighooring saloon, and 10
said TO have had quarrel with one OF the
party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

The SENATE APPROPRIATION COMMITTEES
to-day met to consider the centennial bill, but
al the urgent request of several prominent
Philsdelphisns postponed the subject until
Thursday of this week.
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Fire I'm Cumberland, ND.

CUMBERLAND, March IA nre here last
night destroyed Miller's saloon, the frame back
building OF the American house, and too upper
floors OF the City hotel. At O'Clock this morn
ing the ire Was under control. 10 il impossible
20 accurately estimate the loss. hut IL will not
exceed SIS ooO-insurance Sl2 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

TIE PRIVATE THRATKICALs for the benefit
of the Children's Hospital o. the District have
been unavOidabIy postponed, and will take
place at Wizards Hall, on Monday evenings,
the 18th and 10th April.
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breaking mp Of Zee ia the 80. Law
renee

northeast wind last night has broken up the ice
IN the ST Lawrence, and the river is nov fun
VI floating ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

Mr.. SUMMERS SUCCEssoE.-Telegrsms re-
c'ived at the Capitol to- day from Massachusetts,
indicate the election Of Mr.. Dawes as United
States Senator o-morrOw in place of Mr.
sumner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

The DEFICIENCY BILL.-The House Commit
tee on Appropriations this morning resumed
the consideration Of the deficiency bill, partic-
ularly that portion relating to the Indian de-
dciencies. Gen. Cowen, Assistant Secretary of
the Interior, and Commissioner Smith, of the
planning that portion Of the bill. The commit
tee referred the subject to the sub committee
on Indian Affairs, consisting Of Messrs. Lough-
ridge, Parker and Hancock.
PowHRs OF THE BOARD OF HEALrH.-Mr.
Eldridge. in the House to-day introduced bill,
which was referred to the District Committee,
to further define and enlarge the powers and
duties Of the Board Of Health OF the district OF
Columbia. It empowers the board TO enforce
hereafter be made by it under the 2sth section
of the organic act, by fines and penalties inn
posed therein in the name Of the District of Co
iumbia at the instance Of said board and other
and criminal courts Of said District for viola
tions Of laws and ordinances
wIrxrssEs BEFORE JorNr Coxxrrrrxs on
CoseRlss.-The following is the bill intro
duced by Mr.. j. d. Wilson In relation to Wit
neeees before committees, which Vas passed m
the House by unanimous consent to-day:
Be IL enacted, de-, That all the proyisious of
the act entitled Gan act amending the proyi-
sions Of the second section Of the act Of January
before committees Of either house Of Congress,"
approved January "a, 1852, be and the same are
hereby declared TO be applicable to joint COM
mitseee, both standing and select, Of the two
CLAIM FOR A CoLoxY.-The German 1colony
e Homestead, in Iowa county. Iowa, one Of
about TO have the validity oftitie 20 their lands
put 30 the test, the territory being csimed By
returned California under an old deed.
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The MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA BOUNDARY
QulsTIon--The Virginia Legislative committee
on the Virginia and Maryland boundary Ques-
feet that Virginia Is 70 accede 20 the propoeitiou
or d aryiand TO submit the boun Diary controver-
~ to arbitration. Ex-Governor william A.
Graham, Of North Carolina, q member OF
Virginia on the board Of arbitration-he, with
the Hon. Jeremiah q. Black, Of Pennsylvania,
named by Maryland - her arbitrator, % select
third member A bin win be introdu need next
week in the Virginia Legislature embodying
rhese prot Oetions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

GBN. BALLoCH was on the stand at the How
ard court to- day, his evidence relating to the
m 4nagement OF the bureau and the orders given
IN by Gen. Howard, etc. 1t is probable that
the hearing of this witness will be continued
to mOTIOW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

TEE DIsAeKxKnEEr IL THE CoEeRReA-
TIoNAL CRURcHKs.-Tbree Of the ConRreRs-
tiopsl churches OF Chicago have taken action
relative 70 the invitation Of Drs. storrs' and
lyn, n. Y, to Investigate charges aesinst
Plymouth church. The First church Oh that
city has accepted the invitation and appointed
Park and Plymouth churches have declined.
Theee claim that the council n improperly
called and a sr porf<.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

INTERNAL REvENUE.-The receipts from this
source to-day were SiI5744
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Examine Our stock.

- This Department is IN charge Of Mr.. DANIEL
u. kkfwORTH, skillful and artistic Gutter,
lately connected with Of the principal Merchant
Ishering ksfablishmests Of UstOa Sqsays, Nsr
York. Guy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

THE BILL introduced by MIR. Mitchell in the
Senate to day to incorporate the Citizens Mu-
tusl Gaslight company Of Washington city, ID.
c., is the same as that introduced in the House
BY Mr.. Eldridge last Monday, an abstract OF
which bill was printed in The STAR of that
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

HORSE THIEvKs-RED AND WHITE.-Reports
rece yea at the headquarters of the army from
officers in Arizona state that no dependence can
be placed in the seeming peaceful attitude of
the Indians in that section of the country. 1t fs
believed that the troops will have all they can
do during the coming spring and summer to
keep the Indians quiet.
Reports from Texas mention the capture of
two members OF gang OF horse thieves. in ad-
dIti0n to those reported q few days since. The
military are rendering all the aid possible to
assist the civil officers In breaking up the yarl
Gus gangs of horse thieves that infest western
Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

HARRISBURG, PA, March 2l-On sunday
morning James Nzllequette, working on = am
oi logs IN Sinnemchoning creek. was crushed 20
death by the jam giving way suddenly.
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PERsoNAL-Psymsster John S. Cunning
ham, L. 5. N, has arrived in New York from
Liverpool on the Algeria, (Cunard line,) and is
expected in this city next Friday. He has been
absent in Europe about one year. SENATOR
Cameron was suddenly called to Harrisburg
saturday by telegram announcing that his
wife, who has been i'll for some time, is much
worse. The Senator left at once. -'..Vice
President HenryWisOn was in PhiladeI phia yes
ierday, the guest OF GeO.W. Child, of the Ledger
49, Baron Schwartz of Vienna Exposition fame
has been appointed Austrian Ambassador to
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

The EXECUTIVE MANSION is very quiet to-
day, and very few visitors were received by the
President, those who did have interviews with
him being principally members of Congress.
Representative Sener, of Va, called with q
party of his constituents, colored men, who de-
sired to paw their respects to the Chief Magis-
trare, and these, in addition to two or three Sen
stOrs and Representatives, were all the visitors
admitted to see the President during the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-23

The WASHINGTON, CINCINNATI AND ST.
l. 'UIs RAILRoAD.-Mr. j Amber Smith in the
House to-day introduced a bill, which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Railways and Ca
mails. authorizing the Washington, Cincinnati
Al d st. Louis railroad company to extend and
construct their abroad into the District of Col
umbia, and through the states of West Virginia,
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois to the city of st.
Louis, in the state of Missouri, SC.
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tions as furnishing proof of said charge, to wit :
street north, from 18th tn 21st streets west.
= pennsylvania avenue east, from LIST to Oh
streets. 3. Massachusetts avenue. 4. The stree.
in front of and on the south side of winder's
building. 5. p street circle. G. Scott square,
I. Rawlins square. s. Canal, from eth street
west. 9. street north, from 14th to 18th streets
west. TO- Az street IL. Sewer on street
north. ~. hast Capitol street. 10. Rhode Island
avenue and square 16I. IL. X street. Is. 9Th
street west. 10. Blsdensburg road. IL. NJ street
bridge and abutments.
w. NJ. MERRICK,
SAMUEL SHELLABARGRR,
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specially Denentted by said supposed improve
ment, ana the SAID assessments were so oppres.
slve as In many cases to operate as q practical
connscation Of the property assessed, being
nearly If not quite equal to the market value OF
snch property since, as well as prior to, making
such sewerage.
Tenth Charge.-That said sewerage assess
meDt, which professed to be an assessment for
particular local improvements under the 10th
section OF the organic act, was Ia reality an at
tempt to establish general system Of sewerage
sort, under the thin disguise Of an arbitrary d.
vision OF territory into i've sewerage districts,
50 as colorably to bring the same within tho let
ter while violating the obvious meaning and
wnoie spirit OF that clause Of the 10th section
which authorizes the Legislative Assembly to
levy special taxes In particular sections, wards,
ment.
klsrenth CAarge.-That said Board Of Public
WORKS carelessly and negligently awarded con-
tracts, At such excessive and unreasonable
prices, for making the improvements in the
saic District of Columbia, that they thereby
enabled the contractors to pay to persons by
large sums of money, and your memoriaIists re-
Ier Particularly to the several contracts let and
awarded to De Golyer g. McClelland, Of the city
OF Chicago, In proof of said charge.
informed and have reason to believe that the
said Board OF Public Works have By gross and
culpanIe negligence and carelessne1 suffered
ana aiiowed the District Of Colu mbia, citizens
States, to be cheated and defrsuded ont Of iarse
sums OF money BY false, fraudulent and OK
ceeave measuremeuts and estimates of work
ana LABOR performed and msterial furnished,
MxoS ~ cansea g be made b. persons Who had
rnpnc works 70 make large and expensive
improvements" In said District Of COLUMBIA.
And your memofialists refer to the following
streeu' avenues, squares, circles and reserve
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-11
The Acting Governor OF Massnchu-
sets n VermOnter.

Vermonters rejoice in the:success of the
sons of the state, wherever they may be
scattered, and especially isit pleasing to re-
cord the high honors that has by force of
circumstances brought to high position
native of Rutland county. Thomas Tai
bolt, the acting governor of Massachusetts,,
was born in the town of Dandy, of poor
Observation-Disclosures. His parents were
Irish Quakers. His father was driven from
Ireland during the rebellion. He is di-
rect descendant of the Earl of Walpole,
and the Stewards, but while of such aristo-
cratic descendants is thoroughly republican
in his ways. AT an early age hewas employ
ed in the wooden factory of the late Jonathan
Barrett, brother of Jezeriah Barret, of
Middletown. He won the confidence of
his employers by his faithful conduct
About the year 1926, he left Dandy for
Pittsfield, from thence he went to
Northampton and Lowell. He, in connec-
ton with a brother, have a large factory at
Bilerca, Mass, where they manufacture
the best colored fannels made in TIE coun-
try. The brothers own large proportion
of the township. Governor Talbot few
years since erected fine church edificc and
presented it to the town. From n small
beginning he has risen to eminence and
wealth.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-11

a sad case of drowning occurred at Brat
tlcboro, Sn Thursday afternoon. Two lit
tie girls, aged respectively five and six, the
former Il daughter of w. b. Tenney, the
latter of Il. NJ. Buddington, accidentally
shut themselves into an out-buildlng, which
was attached to an unoccupied shop in
" Ccntreville," and in their fright they
jumped from their confinement, falling q
distance of forty-four feet, striking on the
rocks, thence into the river below. The
oldest was drowned, although the younger
miraculously Nscaped with her life, though
terribly bruisc&. The body of the little
one had not been recovered last evening.