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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

Mrs. BRADSHAW RKFTsEn ADMISSION
INTO A tHUFCH BECAUSE SHE OUT Ne
bEEI HRS FOLD.-Twn weeks after Mrs
Martha Bradshaw obtained a letter OF dis
missal from Plymouth church. and rec M
mencation 10 any congregational church
she presented her letters % Mr.. a. J. Lyman.
pastor or the South Congregational church
at Court and President streets BroOklvn
and asked 10 be received into the chllTc1
Mr.. Lyman, who was one OF The Reecher
coterie IN the great trial. aud Is &C n s!OusIl y
asked 70 preach In Plymouth church. eX-
pressed n hesitation 10 receive Mrs. Brat
shaw, because her name had been publicly
connected with the prosecution OF Mr.
Beecher. and because OF the circumstances
under which she ksd quit Plymouth church.
he asked her 10 walt Two or three weeks. In
the mean time 10 is said Mr.. LYMAN saw
some OF the Plymouth church advisers. WHO
intimafed that IL wculd be a fittigg rebuke
10 Mrs. Bradshaw for her action tosarl the
church To decline to receive her, and Accord
lugly the next time the young pastor saw
Mrs. Bradshaw he advised her 10 wall for
SIX months or a year before she preSeDte A
her letter 10 the church. By that time, he
inought, All objections would be removed.
Mrs. Bradshaw accepted the decision, re-
tuslng 70 take offence at ~. When the menu
berS OF Nj. IEmau's church heard OF their
pastors act, they were ind gnaut. aud there
j. talk of committee OF invest icafiOn. Mr.
Lyman did not refer the question 70 the ex-
aiming committee ofhis own church az q
The custom in the church whose adj vice he
acted on.-N y. Sun, Eh.
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Message Of Gov. conner. OF Maine

AUGUSTA Jan. Gov. Connors message
was submitted TO the legislature TO day. The
message fixes the bonoed debt OF the state
January LIST, 1875, at 81 ,0SS, 400. 1t has been
reduced during the past year by he payment
OF matu-ed bonds 10 the amount OF so ,OJO
and 10y the cancellation OF bonds in
abolished sinking fuDd, and is now =, 9I9. 400.
The payment OF the matured bonds and
additions 10 sinking funds 10 the amount OF
S2'2,Is9.12 constitute an annual reduction OF
Tie debt during toe year Of 1901 ,6S9.72. Tue
present net Indebtedness OF the state, de-
Quoting the sinking fund, is =, 20, 9Ss %. The
Centennial is commended and the governor
says that Maine has fixed conclusion upon
the subject of the prohi0itory law and its
success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

THE WAR BETWEEN Gov. AMEs AND
THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE.-The mes
sage OF Governor AmeS TO the MissisSippi
Legislature, which was read Tuesday, re-
iterates ~ length charges against the demo
Gratis OF intimidation and Iawlessness, ard
attributes the whole trouble to the race
question and the efforts OF the white race To
reasseIt its old supremacy. A modification
of the fundamental laws of the state so as to
bring about better feeling between the races
is recommended. The state finances are
upprecedentedly favorable; the real debt OF
the state beyond its ability TO pay, only half
million OF dollars; the expenses of the state
government for the past year were S6lS, 600
reduction of $500, 600 from those OF the year
previous. The message was furiously com
mented on in the legislature and out In
the senate resolution was offered to return
the message to the Governor and inform
him that the legt stature was ready to receive
Information on the condition of the govern
ment and recommendations, but not to hear
political documents. In the house a fesolu-
ton was offered asking the Governor to give
names, places and dates regarding intimida-
tons and violence. The Impeachment cues
ton will not come up for some time and
will embrace Governor Ames, Lieutenant
Governor Davis, and the superintendent of
education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

A VOICE FROM STATE PRIsoN.-The gov
ernor has not yet made known his decision
upon Edward g. Stokes's petition for release
on the 9th inst. II the decision il adverse to
their client the lawyers will proceed at once
by writ OF habeas corpus, on the ground that
the time served awaiting trial and decision
OF appeals must be accounted part of the sem
tence.-fM y San, 5sh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06
business En- barrassmeut OF Car Man
UfAPfnrArS

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-The firm OF John
Stephenson Il Co., the welI-known car man
Gfacturers, have asked their creditors for an
extension OF time. Their liabilities amount
TO about Slsa,000. The principal portion OF
their assets. which amount to about 500 0J9
consists OF real estate, which they say il dis.
posed OF now AZ forced sale would be sacrj-
feed for less than halfits value
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

THE LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC CoNsERyA-
TIVE CONVENTION met yesterday. and or
ganiZed by the election of Hon. John c. Mon
cure, Of Cadco, president. All the parishes
OF the state except three were represented,
John McEnery and ID. b. Penn were invited
on the platform, and were loudly cheered.
Ex- Gov. Warmoth was also present. Letters
were read from Congressman Gibson and
Levy, OF Louisiana, promising congressional
action on the Louisiana question, in case il
6rDmt n did not exist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

A PREACHER ARRESTED FOR SEDUcIyG
A YOUNG GIRL.-Rev. William Gordon, pas
tor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church
at Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was arrested in
ST. Louis Tuesday, on charge OF seducing
young girl named Harvey, member OF
his flock. The girl came TO st. Louis with
him, and they occupied the same room after
their arrival Gordon has a wife and i've
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

THE NJ ARYLAND LEGISLATORS met yes-
election OF the officers previously nominated
In caucus. DR.. Phelps, of Dorchester was
made president pro tenn. of the senate. In
the evening caucus OF the democratic SEN
tors was held, at which the regular officers
were nominated:-Mr. Fields, of Caroline,
for president; Mr.. Augustus Gassaway for
secretary, and Mr.. VIM. II. Hess, of Balti-
more for reading clerk
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OyERCOATS.

4sIk4CAN BEAyER OyERooATs selling for
81. former price sS.
fCh BEAVER OVERCOATs selling for els, for
EEGLI5H REKsEY oyEBCOATs selling at sl4,
sLYsTsS BEsyEg OyEROOATs selling for
sIs, former price l6.
pIAMOhD BEAVER OVERCOATS selling for
EBfTsLY BEAvER oyERCoATs selling for
,BiSCBILLa oVERCoATs selling for ss, or
neI price $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

Two ARCTIC EXPEDITIONS are promised
already for this year. The British admiralty
have made arrangements with Mr.. Allen
Young to communicate with the entrance of
Smiths Sound next summer, in hope OF
obtaining some information of the proceed
capitalist has subscribed 5000 roubles to-
ward the cost Of starting Prof Nordenskiold
on another trip TO the extreme north for the
purpose of ascertainfng IL there is a direct
communication between Behring's Bay and
the seas north of Russia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

FISHING FOR THIEF WITH A PRIV
Hook.-James Donnelly vas tried in New
York Tuesday for attempting TO pick a
pocket. Mr.. Peter De Witt. a coal mer-
chant, conceiving that four or 1--WE boys who
stood near the Commercials bulletin board
were seeking opportunities 10 pick pockets,
he determined upon little amateur detec-
tive business. Carefully pinning a ten cent
fractional note in the change pocket OF his
oVeIcoat, with the edge of the note in view,
be walked on among the boys, aud seem
iDgly began 10 study the bulletin board veTy
intently. Soon the prisoner took place he
side him, and affected 20 share in his anxiety
10 memOriZe the legends OF the bUlletI1.
linen, after the boys hand had unava!lIpOlv
tuggcd al the pinned note several times NJ
De Will arrested him. The prisoner was
sentenced 70 state prison for two years.
Two MORE COAL Oh VrcrIMs-Marv
Jane Cain, q years OF age, residing at No. Is
Mead street, was visiting at a house ON
Front street, below Almond, a lamp was
carelessly upset, the oil caught Gre and Tie
names communicated 10 the clothing OF Miss
Cain. George Mitchell was In the room and
witnessed the explosion, and in answer 20
the terrified screams OF the young woman.
rushed 10 her asSlstarce, seizing her around
the body ana attempting TO extlnguish the
flames. he succeeded after great effort, but
not until Miss Cain was dreadfully burned
about the head and face. Mitchell was also
Injured badly about tie feet and legs. Both
We're taken 10 the Pennsylvania Hospital
{oYfilgflfl1hiO JfeUl Ffh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

"CHRIsToPHER CoLUMBUs.n-The Gen.
tennial commissioners have information
from Italy that an association styled the
eChristopher Columbus" composed OF four
hundred Italians, has been formed for the
purpose Of making an excursion to this coun-
Try during the Centennial year,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06
Bronze statue OF Grattan.

LONDON, Jan. Ga colossal bronze statue
OF Gr2ttan, mounted on a limestone peieS-
tai, was unveiled with appropriate cere-
monies at O'Clock, on the College green, in
mont OF the old Parliament house, In Dublin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

PROFITABLE RAILRoAD.-At a meet
ing OF the stockholders of the Lake Shore
ana michigan southern railway, held yes
terday In New York, q report was submitted
showing the gross earnings for the six
months ending December 31st to have been
- ,o45 600; operating expenses, IS, 051 900; net
earnings, $2,49i, 600. A dividend of two per
cent. for the six months ending December Al
was declared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

SENATORIAL EULOGIEs.-The formal an
nouncement in the Senate OF the death of
Vice President Wilson will be made on
Thursday of next week by Mr.. Boutwell,.
EulOgies will be delivered by MesSrs. Dawes
BOUTWELL, and number Of other Senators.
NJ. Ferry's death will not be annOnncet
until eulogies have been delivered on Mr..
Wilson.
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Accident.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6.-The steamer City
OF Peking, hence for Hong Kong aud Yoke
hanna, returned to this port yesterday, nav.
Ing cracked one Of her biow-valves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

PROF. SPENCER r. BAIRD, of the Smith
sonian Institute, and United States fishery
commissioner, obtained a special award at
the recent Fluvial exhi bition IN Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

LONDON, Jan. 6.-Ihe FdN Nal GI1ette has
special from Berlin saying the semi OFF cial
journals having expressed the Cpl mon that
the ultramontane opposition 10 the govern
nnent is abating, the Ge7Bl1Hid (ultramoa .
tame organ declares that the assumption L.
unfounded. the submission ID the state in
the sense demanded by Prussia is contrary
TO the fundamental principles OF the church.
and can never be accorded
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The Marketa.


hAtfIxcsH. Jan, 6-Virglnis skies. peelers, l6s.
va. eensol., "a; West Virginia, 3; SOrth Caro-
nha sIIes, 90. 10; do, new, &; do. special tax
bi6 to Cay. Sugar firm and demand good. 10 salO's
bkLIIMoEE, Jan. 6.-Ootton quiet but hrn-mid
ding, 1z1sal3. Flour Qsiet aud unchanged. Wheat
Qulet put nIm-Pennsylvania red 35Rl $50; other
grades unchanged. Corn-southern, quiet and
steady Mesterk Q shade frmer; southern white,
new, 4saS5i SOU bern yellow, new, 5Osss; we tern
MIXED, new, o. Oats frmer and quiet-southern,
40azS' western white, 44a46; western mixed, 42a44
Rye ouiI and nominal, 7oas2. Hay dull and I'M
SbsSeed; Proylsions hrmer; not quotsbIy higher.
ter quiet and unchanged. Petroleum very strong
goes, l6h sis; jObbins. Tsso Whisky dull, ia.
NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-Stocks active. Money g
Gold, ia. Exchange, long, 4ss1s; short, l3s5s
Governments, little doing and better prices
NEW YORK, an. 6.-flour quiet aud UNCHANGED
Wheat dull and unchanged. Corn quiet and
ToSDox, Jan 8. l2:sO .. m.-rhe director. OF the
the minimum rate OF discount at the bank at Der
cent Rates Of discount in the open msrke 81
for three months bills is AZ Der cent which is \
below the bank rate. o. 3. bonds, 1855 ., old,
le,s; lsS7s, los 10 zos, los's; new SIS, 1853 Erie,
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
NEW YORK, Jan. The Posts financial article
says cold opened ct ll2A, fell In che first bali hour
TO l12s and has since advanced 20 Il2 Gold loans
rates have been 4, and 9 Per cent: for carrying.
Of The market arnsT Loans 4 the ssoos i Ha
change are not above ea6k psr cent the
quotation at bank still being per cent
Government bonds, " here chaDgtd, are higher thar
yesterday. The stock market opened with blight
cling LAX, the latter Lake Shore. In the next half
hour there decline Of 1fAS, the latter Pacific
Mail. Since noon this decline has been recoyered
and now the market IL streng.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

A SERIES OF LIBEL SUITS. - George
waits pas commenced series OF libel suits
IN Brooklyn against the Hudson City Even
ing Journal for charging him with giving
short weight of coal while connected with
the Lehigh Valley Coal Company. He de-
Dands $40, 900 damages in this case, which is
10 be followed by sixteen other cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

SAD CURRENCE.- Monday mis- flt Horace
Faust, at North Bristol, Ohio entered a
room after his brother Willis, aged eighteen,
had retired, and playfully pointing a gun,
not supposed TO be loaded, said. ''I'll show
You how TO shoot on the wing, THE enn
prov ed 10 be loaded, blowing the entire top
OF Wills head of. The young man Horace
and family are almost insane
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

A SrEREoTYPED SHOOTING CAsE-Miss
Allie Winship, a school girl sixteen years OF
age, was shot by her brother last Saturday
while crossing The street, At Stoc well, Tip-
ly, IL not fatally. OF course he didn't know
IL was loaded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

A LIVELY RAILWAY MEETING.-A very
largely -attended meeting OF the stOckhOld-
ers OF the Montpelier and Wells River Rail
road company was held In Village Hail,
was FOR the control OF 1900 shares Of stock
held by the town OF Montpelier, the sale of
which had been made few years ago by a
vote OF the town 10 j. w. Brock, OF Mont
peller, while another sale was made under
an attachment for debt TO A. X. Sartwell, OF
Last Cambridge, Mass. A scene OF great
confusion took place, and the crowd rushed
upon the stage, and a struggle for the pos
session OF the records occurred. Goats were
torn. hair pulled, windows broken, the stage
scenery and pictures pulled down, envelop-
ing The combatants, the seats and benches
We're broken, and many severe personal en-
counters ensued. Joel Foster. clerk of the
meeting, was chased around the room. but
nnally escaped with the records. The meet
ing finally adjourned amid the widest ex-
element and confusion. The Brock party
afJerward met and elected directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06
BUSINESS SUITS.
DRESS SUITS.

TIEE BLACK CLOTH DEEss SUITS from SIS
- SIS.
TIEE ESGLIsH wORsTEO SUITS, Prince Al
bert style. from : Is 10 So.
FINE EEENCH DIAGONAL WORSTED SUITS,
Lester " al.ack 81 le, IrOni : u - Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

Lands INDICrED.-The grand jury has
returned an indictment against Lands for
the murder OF Uri Carruth, the editor OF the
vineland Independent. The accused was
arraigned and pleaded not guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

DIED IN A PAssIoN.-Ex-Judge James w
Green, OF Thomaston, Ga, died suddenly on
me ATTN ult-, caused by sudden passion at
the elopement of his wifes sister with q man
he did not like,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06
Cable Repaired,

LISBON, Jan. 6.-The caole connecting Por
tugal and Brazil has already been repaired
The break occurred near the island OF Ma
delra, and was OccasiOned by violent st Brm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

0The new police board Of New York has
issued q manifesto 10 the police, urRine,
among other matters, an abstensiop from All
arguments upon politics. The board claim
obe entirely nonrpartisan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

WIIFULLY WRECKED HIS SHIP.-Capt
Sawyer, OF the ship Orpheus, which collided
with the steamer Pacific, will be put on trial
o-day before the United States commits
sioner at San Francisco, for wilfully wreck
Ing bis ship as charged In the affidayit of
seven members of the crew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

WHAT DAY or THE WEEK 1T WAs-The
Boston Advertiser gives a rule which viii
hold good for all dates in the present century
since ls52, as well as for those in the present
year: ln order 10 find out the day OF the week
upon which any event fell one hundred years
ago, count forward two days from tue day Of
the week upon which the centennial ami
versary falls. For instance, the Fourth OF
July, 1875. will fall on Tuesday; the Fourth
of July, lac, was Thursday. The centennial
anniversary Of the battle OF Bunker II N was
celebrated Thursday, June II. lS55. Toe oag-
tie was fought Saturday, June n. IT,. This
rule must not be used for dates = the eiEb-
teenth century earlier than y x. because that
was the year when the change from the cold
style" took effect Ia England and her colo
MES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

Mr.. William ]. Fowler, editor of Moore's
Rural New Yorker, has written can open
letter" to Hon. Alexander H Stephens, adj
vocanng the oesfowment OF the elective
women OF the south, as the only means of
rescuing that section from "negro domina-
tion."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

PAYNAsTER SPAULDISG, L. s. N, has
been arrested at san Francisco and confined
at Mare Island, or orders from Washington.
IL is supposed he is charged with completely
in the Pinney frauds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

BUSINESS EMBARRASSMENT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06
FOREIGN NEWS.
Marshal CanrObert Declines,
INSTRUMENTATION in Prussia.

PARIS, Jan. 6.-Tne ItDeFfe asserts tt
Marshal CanrObert persists in his refusal ,
accept senatorial candidature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

BBITAIN'S CENTENNIAL COMMISSIONERS
Secretary Chandler has been informed Of the
appointment of Col. Sanford and Professor
Archer as joint British cOmmissi oners to the
centennial, to I'LL the place o. j. CunlifTe
Owen, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

A SUICIDE WRITING HER NAME IN THE
SAND.-A young lady, Mary Lauren, or Ida
Stober, attempted to drown herself at Rich
mond, Ind, sunday. After writing her
name in the sand, and tying her ankles to-
gether with her shoe strings; she jumped or
the abutment OF Mornings dam. She was
rescued after sinking twice. She claims that
DIR. Newcomb, of Miami county, is her guar
dian, and she is hiding from him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

HORRIBLE DEATH.-Captatn GEORGE q.
Sheppard, OF The pungy Cleveland, arr we'd
at the foot OF Calvert street on Tuesday
night. He left the vessel in charge OF two
men named VIM. Kane aud Hugh Moran.
About 30 a. m. yesterday Captain Sheppard
returned 10 the pungy, and, not being able
TO arouse the men, broke omen the hatch. A
revolving sight was disclosed. Both meo
were lying in their berths, Kane dead and
Moran unconscious. Both were ATTENDED by
physicians from the Washington University
hospital, whittier they were suisse qaently
removed. Moran recovered somewhat dur
ing the day, but was unable TO SPEAK and
relate what he knew of the matter. Coroner
walker refused 10 hold an Inquest on kane's
body until Moran should die or recover. as
the case might be. There seems TO be little
doubt that the men were suilOcated. as a
coal stove was burning in the cabin, and
there was little or no ventilation IN tie
anarflnenf.-IR Bel. Gn-e-,.. GIL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

AMONG THE CALLERS a. the White House
to-day were Senators Cameron, Gordon,
Sargent, West, Spencer, aud Representa-
tives Blaine, Plat and Page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

THE PRESIDENTS SALARY.-In the SEN
ate to-day Mr.. Wright re-introduced his old
bill of last session, providing that on and
after March 1, 1877, the salary of the Presi-
dent of the United States De 81, 900 per year.
Referred To Committee on Civil Service and
Retrenchment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06
CAR MANUFACTURERS INVOLVED.

INTERESTING FOREIGN NEWS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

A DETECTIVES jon SPoILEp.-Igaac
Levy, of Cold Spring, n. ", was suspected
OF being receiver OF stolen goods. Detect We
rafferty, arranged with a man 70 rob him
(Rafferty) and take the goods to Levy, offer
Ing them Tor sale as stolen property. The
plan worked beautifully. Levy bought the
motion preliminary TO the suit in BROOKLYN
yesterday, Counsellor Spencer said the point
that as the goods were taken with the de-
tective's consent they were not stolen, con-
seQueDfly his client did not receive stolen
goods. Then everybody laughed al the saga
cious detective.-fM y. Sun 6h
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

SsTHE CHECK STAMP TAx.-Senator Thur
man presented to the Senate to-day for
repeal of check stamp tax a petition 6S2
feet long containing 29.S9G names. There
had been presented TO the House 5y Mr..
Randall. previous to the recess. a petition
200 feet long containing 80. 229 names. The
petitions aggregate a quarter Of a mile in
length and the signers are from So states
ard b territories
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

A TIPSY FATHERS BRUTAL TRICK-In
Efingbam county, Ga, a day or two since
an egg nosed father tied two OF his little
children to ferocious dog, and endeavored
human than the dog OF q father-refused to
run after the hog, though usually very quick
10 do SO, and thus saved two innocent chill
dren from injury and probable loss of life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

POSTMASTER GENERAL JEWELL. is to-
day confined 10 his bed by severe attack of
rheumatism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

THE MISSISSIPPI SENAToRsHIP-The
Memphis Appeals jackson (Miss.) dis
pateues say that combinations are forming
against Lamar that threaten his defeat in
lhe senatorial contest, though his friends
are still sanguipe. Gen Logerv has with.
drawn, leaving the CO.. test between Lamar
and Gen. George. 1t is thought most OF his
strength will go to George
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

THE AMOUNT of rational bank notes re-
ceived at the Treasury today for redemption
aggregated Sgii $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

The CONGRESS OF AMERICAN WRITERS
Tue Philadelphia Press understands that the
Penn club OF that city have taken steps To
tender reception To the congress OF AIneri-
can writers which will ba gathered in indie
pendepce hall on the Fl of July coming under
ihe auspices Oflndependence hall restoration
committee. Over one hundred authors of
DISTINCTION are expected TO be present leading
of with such names as Bancroft, Whittier
Longfellow, Bryant, Holmes, and constel-
latiOn OF stars of lesser magnitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-06

THE FIRST MOVE in the direction of the
reduction Of the expenses of the army was
made in the House this morning by the pre-
seltatiOn OF q resolution from the ApprOpTi-
the Military Committee TO take into imme-
date consideration the pay and allowances
of all officers Of the army, and to report
whether and in what Instances said pay can
be reduced.