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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

OPPOSITION TO MIXED SCHOOLS.-Gustayus
j. Orr, state school commissioner of Georgia, has
Just sent out circular to the various county com
missioners, setting forth the amount of money
necessary TO be raised, and asking their views
upon the question Of local taxation. In cOnclu-
sion he says -" Let not the board decline
action on the questions herein presented be-
cause OF the pendeney Of the civil rights bill.
Let them give their views OF the questions on
their merits. / do not believe that the civil
rights bill will ever be passed. Should 1t ever
become law, have in my mind plan of test
ing its validity, which will probably prevent its
being put into practical operation, and without
r1sk 10 the state agents of our school system.
This plan will be gwen in due time. When it
is definitely decided that mixed schools are to
be forced upon us, every true Georgian, in
cluding the most ardent friends of public
schools, will array himself against the system
itseIf,D
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PeOR MARY PoMRRoY-Aa Attempt % Ert0rt
ErtdeHce Against Her ChGrdcter-Rev. John ).
GleDdeDning did not appear in the Church OF
the Scandal, on Jersey City Heights, yester
day. most eXtTaoIdinary feature OF the case
has been developed. AT a late hour on SatuT-
day night man giving his name as Martin
accompanied by one James Dunno, accosted
MIR. John l.. Nutter on the street. They tOOk
him 10 the house OF John Gordon, the bonds
man of Glendenning, and there, young Nutter
alleges, an attem IT was made 20 frighteu him
into signing document rejecting on the char
acter OF Mary 4. Pomer0y ana duplicating
himself. The two men had carriage at the
door, which remained from ten O'Clock till half
past eleven az night. They epdeavored to induce
NutteT 70 en-er it at that late hour and proceed
TO the residence Of GleDdenning's counsel
Young NutteT went with his mother TO the
house of Justice Alridge, who advised him not
TO 90 unless they compelled him by producing
warrant. Nutter then returned 70 the men and
promptly informed them he would not comply
with their demand. Furthermore, he gave
them notice that he would make an affidavit to-
day setting forth these facts, and exposing the
attempt to extort from him a false statemen {
against the character OF the late Miss POmerOy.
There was great excitement on Jersey City
Heights yesterday when this latest feature in
the case came out.-N. Y. Herald, 1th.
A telegram from New York says that Nutter
appeared before Justice Aidridge yesterday
and charged that James Damn, John Gordon,
and other persons connected with Rev. j. s.
Glendenning's church, had tried to induce him
by threats OF exposure in relation 10 an alleged
case of larceny TO swear he was the father OF
Mary Z. POmeroy's child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

CATTLE DISEASE IN PRNNsYLvANIA-The
Reading Times mentioned recently the existence
OF a disease among cattle in Montgomery cour-
ty, Pennsy sylvania, which results In certain death
TO all attacked. II now says that the same dis
ease is prevailing in Bucks county, and appears
to have attacked cattle in various neighbor-
hoods, widely separated from each other, almost
ut the same time. The animal at first manifests
q languid and stupid disposition, refusing to
eat, and nnaily goes staggering about until
death takes place, which occurs in from q few
hours to about two days from the first attack
The nature and cause OF the malady Is some-
thing Of q mystery, not only to the farmers and
cattle owners, but to the surgeons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

HKw YORK, september s.-The POsf's financial ar
hcle says.-Golo opened Al lO9s and hAs since sold
81 lUsa q l0g. On gold loans be rates have been
nat ano lt19 per am um, paid by borrowers for
q coin. Foreign exchange is weak, with the range
81 business in bankers sterling, AS 20 s3s aud 4
g 4S5, asking rats being yesterday. The
local money market is 70 s for call
loans, snd shows hardening tendency.
sA"Aa uniN hapel 4Nukcl ~
s@o, aLd long date 6'ed7ia. frOm this time for
ward Withdrawals % currency from New HOI may
be expected 10 increase. Government bonds are Q
shsde lower, the essier zone q the ID market
plainIuR this chauGe. STATE bonds were quiet, the
only sale having been Of Missouri :, which we're e
lower. Jhe stock nAiktt opened = 20 : above
yesterdays closing, sno was strong aid advancing
until noon' the rise having been = 70 IS, aud mOst
Sontoious In LsEe shore and HOrthSest New
York Central aud Rock Island were consciously
strong. Since noon there has been adOwnEard re-
action, leaving prices about they
opened, Wsbsfh hiss been exceptionally weak
The lsrgesi business has been IN Telegraph, Lake
Shore. Union Pacific, Pacific Mail, Rock Island
and Wabash. Esirems ssles have been as tot.
lov1: Telegraph, 49, "a; Lske shore, 74a IA p.
Union Pacific, 81 dJl; Pacific Mail, 49dG9ss
Roek Island, los @lei: New York Central, los "a
l04g; wabash, SSG3lsi; NOrthWssf, 81 r'dts; 81
Paul "a a05s; Ohi0s, 34 "a =, and krie, Sl,. a.
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TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
Central Americas New.
IrrsRNArIoNAL ooUErssIss.

PANAMA, August SA.-Admirsl C0Illns
has been giving receptions on the United States
steamer Richmond, which were attended
by the President OF the state sud other dignitz-
ries- A not very cordial feeling has existed
with respect Ia the United STATES since marines
were landed on the isthmus 20 the time OF the
last revolution. This. under the traternal tn
huence OF Admiral Collins and the gs,lsntry OF
the officers OF the Richmond, is fast disAp-
pearing.
who committed the OutrAges on the British
consul, Msgee, ~ san jose. Gustemala, were
tried . second time on the 26th instant, and the
previous sentence Was confirmed.
ADvfCEs FRoM PERU
sre 20 the erect that deposit OF glana, here
totore unknown, aud 20 all appearances OF a
remarkably rich quality. has en- discovered
In the neig hborboOd OF 10.
EARTHoU AXE.
There ~ss an earthquake ~ NslFsraiso on
the Sth Of August.
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The Markets

BALTIMORE, September s-Nirginis 6's, peeIers,
81 Virginia g., cOnsolidsted,s2 West Eirgiuia's 81
North OsrolinA 6s, cid, Ie, do, new, no. do,
special tax. bid 10 day.
BALTIMORE, september Cotton quiet and
steady-lov middIii IS, l5za a6 Flour dull and
unchanged. Wheat quiet buJ hrm-No ! rel west
ern, IS No. So, 27Gl p; rejected DO 10Gi n;
smber western, -25dl.26 white western, lsll .
red Maryland, ] 25ebl IS; Do. amber, ! 50 al s.;
do. white, l9oal.3n. CvIn htm-wh.te southern, IS;
yellow southern, 81 miyed western IS, Oats scarce
rnc hfehef-Eeuttef 6UlI65, western mixed, 50 51
Rye firm, e0d96. Hay dul-hsrylan snd PenBsyI-
vsn'e. le.Wdl ~ Pork unchanged. Bulk meats
shsnl er- quiet ga clear rio sides and firm,
lJ.4@l5S. Bacon-shoulders quiet, D. ,GlOaS: clear
I'D sises, scarce and hrm, l4tsGls7a; sugar cured
hsms, l4(dl6 Lard Unchsuged. Western butter duh
and hrn, 25Gs6. T. troeum unchanged. CJnee
nomiBal. WHISKY hrm and scarce, Ice. sugar
nrm and unchanged, l0s. an.
NEW YORK, September 5-StOoks dull, Money,
?. Gold, 9As. Exchange, isnR, t56; short, f5si
Governments dull and lower
NEW fsRE, September s-FleuT quiet aad un-
changed, Wheat dull aud declining. Corr lc g2c.
better.
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Death OF n Once Noted Jersey Poll
tfcfau.

NEW YORK, Sept. S.--Wm. Bumsfeaf, said %
be very wealthy man. who Was formerly con-
spicuOus in the politics OF New Jersey, and who
served q term Of nine months In the peniteni-
tiary upon conviction after trial on charges OF
defrauding Jersey City while = member OF the
board of public works, died last night az his
home on jersey city heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

A LABOR STRIKE IN KBNrucKY.-The pro-
prietors OF Gaylord & Co.'s iron pipe factory,
at Newport, Kentucky, having notified their
workmen that owing to the duiiness of the
times and competition they would reduce their
work yesterday, and the factory was closed. No
disturbance occurred,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08
interruption of Cable Communion
tfon with Europe.

NRw YORK. September S--Ihe usual market
reports from Europe have not been received to-
day IN conse luence OF an interruption In te e.
graphic communication. The French c able is
interrupted between burberry and st. Pierre
and the lines in Cape Breton connecting With
the Anglo American cable are broken east OF
North SYDNEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

Two LETTERS were recently put in evidence
in 9 breach OF promise case in London, which
bear q strong resemblance 20 the "chops AMI
tomato sauce" Of Mr.. Ptckwtck. The defend
ant was q lodger In the house of bis afiancei's
parents; and BENG absent on one occasion, In
wrote her and tenderly advised her "tO tai |.
some beer every day" also that s'he left hlE
tooth brush, which she could use until his re-
turn" Such proof of his affection induced the
jury 70 return verdict for the lady; damages
SI2JO. -
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THE SMITH SISTERS AND THE TAX Cot
LRCTOR.-The famous Smith sisters come into
prominence sgain by a new development in
their warfare for equal rights. The tax collec-
tor Of Glastonbury having sold some Of their
best meadow land for a song, instead of first
taking movable propedty, as the law directs,
for unpaid taxes. the sisters brought suit against
him for damages, and the case caneon for trial
yesterday. The sisters won their case, and the
unfortunate collector Is plunged into new sor-
rows over the recalcitrant taxpayers.
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Fatal Ending of a Pend.

NKw YORK, September S-rnomAs HAYES,
formerly deputy city marshal, and nov a jig
dancer IN saloon in the BOwery, fatally shot
Thomas Delany last night. A feud hsd existed
between the men for a long time, snd Hayes
left bis house last night threatening TO be re-
venged upon Delany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

The ARKANSAS CONSTITUTIONAL CoNyEN-
TIoN.-An enrolled copy Of the constitution was
read in the Arkansas constitutional convention
Yesterday and signed by al the members but 4
During the session preamble aud resolutions
we're ADOPTED piedglng the members 10 discoun-
tenaDce and condemn All lawlessness and ont
rage wherever and whenever found, and de-
mandlng In the name of the state ed uaI protec-
race or color; also, deprecating all proceedinSs
teDding TO produce a conflict between the races
and inviting immigration and guaranteeing pro,
lection TO all who come. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

ELoPEMENr No. 2.-Henry Eure and his
mother in-lsw, Mrs. Wood, who recently gained
Dotoriety by running on together from Ports
mouth, Va, having got clear of the courts, have
eloped second time. The husband of Mrs
Wood will not interfere with her inclinations
again, and will seek relief in decree Of di-
yOrce.
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The Indian War I'm the southwes,


Headquarters Military DiUision Of the Missouri,
CHICAGO, Sept. 5th, 1874. {
Gen. ". T. Sherman, Commanding u. s. a,
Washington, D. c. The latest news from the
columns operating in the Indian country is as
follows:
Col. Mackenzie's regiment left Fort Concho
for his supply camp on the Salt Fork of the
Brazos, August 22d, from whence he will oper
ate on the tributaries of the Red river.
Major Buelps column was to have started
from Fort Richards on or about the same time
for the same destination-headqu quarters OF Rel
river.
Col. Miles column when last heard from was
on the Dry Fork OF the Washlta, just southwest
of the Antelope hills. Some OF his scouting
parties had encountered small bands of indians
upon two occasions, in which atfrays one Indian
was killed and one wounded. All Indian trailr
ead southwest to the head waters of the Red
river, in which direction Col. Miles continues
his march, the Indians burning the grass 10
down the man Canadian from Fort Union and
will probably Join Col. Miles.
Col. Dayioson's column had not yet marched
from Fort Sill, on account OF some trouble at
the Wichita agency, and 1t is possible il mas
not, on account of the necessity of keeping the
hostile Ind ans away from the agency. How
ever, Gen Augur is now at Fort Sill, aud will
be best able to determine WhetheT il should 60
cut or not. The hostile Indians, with their
families, are, from our best Information, sOms-
where on the head waters of the Red river.
All the columns above mentioned were made
strong enough 20 operate separately. | hope TO
ear very soon Of good retui's and a speedy
settlement Of the Indian troubles in the south
west; but stillwe may not be able TO get through
before winter. YOrrs, tTnly,
p. II. SHERIDAN, Lieut. General.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

TWO NKw CATHOLIC BISHOPS FOR THIS
COUNTRY. - The Freeman's journal has a
special cable dispatch from Rome, stating thai
San Antonio, Texas, has been made a diocese.
and Vicar General Pellicer, Of Mobile named
as its first bishop; also, that the Rio Grande dis
trict OF Texas has been made q yicariate amos.
tolc, with Brownsville as its headQ uarters and
Rev. ID. Mauncy, OF Montgomery, Alabama, it,
bishop. These gentlemen are cousins, aud both
natives of ST. Augustine, Florida.
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The Forrest Fires in Ier.e,.

ThE fLAN - STILL SfNEAplN9.
EGo HARBoR, y. j., Sept S.-rhe IRE In the
pine woods stan RACES and has spread cOnSicer-
ably since yesterday. A drenching rain A.
earnestly wished Tor.
RAILROADS IN DANGER.
ELLwooD, y. J., Sept. The ire in the
pines has extended 10 ho'h OF the Atlantic rail-
roads, snd is spreading 70 the Atlantic cram
berry meadow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

A NEW NATIONAL BASK.-The First IA
tOnal Bank at Colorado Springs. Colorado, has
been authorized to conmence business with a
capital of SsOCOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

ECONOMY IN THE PUBLIC SEIvICR.-Post-
master General Jewell has ordered to be CAL
led the contract tor penknives, which have
been usually issued to the clerks abOnt New
Years dhy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

Mr.. JOSEPH H. BLACKFAN, superintendent
of the United States foreign mails, sailed from
New York on Saturday TO represent this cOun-
try at the postal congress to meet at BsTne
SNitZerland, on the 18th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

OFFICIAL CORRUPTION IN CHIcAGo.-The
special grand jury in the criminal court i'm
Chicago has returned lbs indictments for yari-
ous crimes, and presented a report In reference
TO the charge Of bribery against members OF the
board OF county commissioners and others, %
the effect that, although they have not sufi-
cieDt evidence TO indict any Of the accused, vet
they have no doubt there has been bribery, aud
that certain witnesses called before them have
perjured themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

STARTLING HIS CONFERENCE.-The Rev
DR.. Talmage told his congregation In his nrst
sermon Sunday after his vacation that he
wouldn't be surprised III some of his members
would awake some fine morning and hud them
selves in hell. There was Q murmur Of astontsh-
mept.-N. y. Sua.1fA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

CHINESE PROSTITUTES SENT HoMg.-The
supreme court OF California yesterday, in the
haoeas corpus case OF twenty three Chinese
women brought 70 San Francisco on the steamer
Japan, decided that the state Law which re9u-
Iates such immigration is constitutional and
renamed the women 70 the master Of the
steamer japan 70 be returned 10 China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

BALLooNIeTs UP TRxE-A Dispatch from
Lewiston, n. j., last night, says; "Prof. Dom
sldson's balloon, with Il. II. Emmens, OF the
Allentown (Pe-l Morning Herald, aud R. ID.
Kramer, of Allentown, ss passengers, left Al
q pine woods near Juiinstown. The rough
landing Of the balloon tore Il 20 pieces, and The
voyages were suspended IN the basket about
No bones were broken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

WATER FAMINE IN PHILADKLPEIA M
rain has fallen IN the vicinity OF Philad luhia-
since the severe storm Of August eth, SAL the
drought has caused a scarcity Of water IN tra
Schuylkfll. The Chief Engineer OF the Wac :
department OF Philadelphia has Issued circu
iar, requesting economy on the part Of citizsns
II the use Of water. Fountains have been
stopped, and licenses for water cartx 10 sprink 10
the streets have been revoked. No hre- plugs
are opened unlees I'm case of IRE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

The LEAVE OP ABSENCE granted II Lieut..
Edgar $. Dudley, % artillery, has been ex-
tended fOnr months. The leave granted As
sistant Surgeon John Nj. Dickson has been
extended ten months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

Two Bors BURNED TO DxArH.-A barn
owned by Frederick Yegtmier vae burned an
New haven yesterday afternoon. His two sons
aged respectively and years, Who we're piay-
ing In the hsyioft, were burned 10 death.
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EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

ISrERSAL REvEsUB.-The receipts from this
,oorce to-day were S39G 9Ss u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

ADVENTUROUS GOLD HUNTRRs.-A party OF
about thirty days who expect to set at defiance
General Sheridan's order warning explorers
that If they penetrate the Black Hills region
they will be turned back and their wagon trains
burned. These adventurous men are said to
be experienced miners and hunters, who not only
know the color of gold and the habits of the In
disns, but are sharp enough 70 evade the mill
tary, and who, once in the Hills, can live as
Indians live, and, consequently, win not bother
themselves with supplies to gny great extent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

~E. L. Acker has been nominated by accls.
nation by the democracy a. representative In
Congress from the 9Th dIstrict OF Pennsylyanis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

SECRETARY BRisrOw returned to the city
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EEGAGEMENT IN HlsH LIFE.-A Philadel-
pbia paper says: aft is announced in society
circles, that +. l.. Stanton; prominent attor-
ney az law, Of Washington city, son Of the late
+. Nj. Stanton Secretary OF War under Presi-
dent Lincoln, is engaged TO be married to Miss
IenDle Carr, daughter of Commodore Ogerton
Carr, OF the L. 5. N, ana grand draughtsr of
Judge William wilkins, formerly Secretary OF
War, and Minister to Russia under president
Polk, and grand niece of the late Vice Presl-
dent George NJ. Dallas, who was also Minister
to Russia Miss Carr IL quite wealthy, and re-
siies IN philadelphia, and is well known in So
ciety circles"
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EXCURSIONS. DC.

EGTLAR LISE To MOUaT VERNON.
40 AMBULANCE BIDING BY THIS LISE.
Cart Frank H0lling head, Of the steamer Az
Row hayiTE entered lLtg a contract IT"
With tie GATIES' MOUNT YER Err-N
EON ASSCCIATIO 20 run sts smsrs rssr--r<=<7szrzs
dai J sunday sxceTted) to Mount Vernon, is tie
ouly person allowed to land passengers by steam
beat g. Mount Vernon Wharf.
Passengers will AVOID the trorble and veIation
Of BLING 3 MILES Ii kMBULANCESt a. by
other III e. By taxing the regular steamer, ArroE
Tire steamer leaves 7Jh stTeet wharf daily Sun1ay
ENceEtedl 81 u O'Clock an returning about ,.
Round Tip Tickets, ST. tac-Et,Hs admission TO
Mansion and Grounds, "
J NCH HOLLIHGSWnETH,
Suut. MUuEt vernon Association.
FRAEK HOLLINGSHEAD,
Captain Steamer Arrow. sep9-2m
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MI. =. Conway, manager OF the BROOKLYN
chusstts.
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Yellow Fey'lr Along the Atlantic


the AreS 1ury department is advised Of the
eNs'ehce II yellow fever at the following points:
Ne" deans, Galveston, Pensacola, Mobile,
DaifJn. - Ga, Key West, Fla, and Brunswick,
S' y :; also at Baltimore and New York at quaran-
In view of the prevalence of the disease at
these peTts, Secretary Bristow has issued cir
cular, in WI ich he says:
"lu the absence of uniformity In the reculs-
{ ons OF quarantine upon the Atlantic and gulf
coasts, it is desirable that the several officers
specifically placed under the direction of the
treasury department bv the subioined section
nt the revised statutfs o. the United States in
form tkemselI es fI!ly as to the local health
laws AID & regulations based thereon and in
force at their respective ports and stations, and
strict compliance with such laws and prompt
assistance in the enforcement OF the same when
directed by competent authority, are hereby
enjoired in accordance with the provisions of
the following:
'SEC. 1872. The quarantines and other re-
stTaints established by the health laws OF any
bound to, any port or district thereof, shall be
duly ObseIv we'd by the officers of the customs
revenue of the United States, by the masters
and crews OF the several revenue cutters, and
by the military officers commanding in any fort
or station upon the sea coast; and all such OFF,
GERS OF the United Stats shall faithfully aid in
the execution of such quarantine and health
laws, according to their respective DO 9ers aud
within their respective precinct, and as they
shall be directed, from time to time, hy the
Secretary of the Treasury. - The Revised STAT
utts Of the United States, p 500.
OffceTs of the customs revenue are referred,
in this connection, to articles 29i 295, General
Regulations under the Customs and Navigation
LGWs of The United States, 1874, and are requested
to bring the sams to the notice of the proper
local health authorities, attracting attention
especially TO the second and third paragraphs Of
article 294.
Officers in command of vessels of the revenue
marine are instructed that article 90i of said
Regulations is held to include Communication
with infected vessels as well as ports; and, in
order to render more efficient assistance to local
authorities in the enforcement of quarantine
laws, as therein directed, will take the necss-
ssTy steps to advise such authorities of these
Instructions.
The Co operation of the military forces will
be applied for only after exhausting the other
powers and authorities herein mentioned; such
application to be made to this department, with
full statement OF the facts for the information
OF the honorable the Secretary of War.
Medical officers of the L. s. marine hospital
service will govern their official action in con-
sOnance with this circular and the law as above
cited.
This is the first instance in the history of the
Treasury department that the Secretary has
felt it his duty to strictly enforce the provisions
of law above quoted.
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PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTNzNTs.-The Pres
ident has appointed +. Plat Stratton super
vising inspector of steamboats, for the "a dis
trict; also VIM. A. Purrington, of the District OF
Columbia, consular clerk OF the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-08

POSTAL RRPoRys.-The Post Office depart
ment is about substituting for the old mail
locks now used upon the street boxes of the
free delivery system new combination locks.
Each city or district will be furnished with
locks upon different combination, so that the
keys of one city will be Of no use in another
Each key will be numbered, and the carrier re-
ceiying 1t held responsible for its safe custody
and proper use. The question of increased
compensation to the letter carriers will shortly
be considered by Postmaster General Jewell
and such allowance made as the appropriation
will Justify.