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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18

EDGEFTELD.-Judge Mackey thus spoke,
at banquet given by the Edge6eld Rifles,
rs described by the Advertiser.
The great hunorist and orator was escor-
ted to the stage, and delivered one of the
most absolutely saarlahg and brilliant ad-
dresses ever listcs se8 % by any audience
The gSsas boli6 ehis flashing, serio. comic,
s!f-e Bvivial speechyi yit is entirely imposil
|Dle fokus to. gather up; but here are few
Of, the beautiful words Judge Mackey ut
tered in regard to old Edge6eld:
"Anteus, the Greek wrestler, whenever
thrown to Garth, derived additional strength
frouif the fall. So, whenever visit this
historic spot, my ear seems to be nearer the
great heart of South Carolina, and whatever
resolution have formed to walk unswerv-
insly the path of duty, is strengthened by
association with people of whom it may
DC truly said that patriotic love for the
State of their birth beats with their blood
1t is among the most pleasing traditions of
the Jews, that after David became King of
Israel, he hung up among the rich trophies
that adorned the walls of his palace the
shcpard's garb and crook that he had borne
while tending his sheep on the beautiful
hills Of Judca, to remind him of his lowly
origin, and of the sad,experisnces through
@.Liah 4ba ,,od s;sSekt< ~ .hreee.------.4-s.
"South Carolina, in grateful commemo.
ration Of the heroic men who organized and
in great part achieved the victory to which
she owes her delivcrance from the rule of
the stranger, might well erect memorial
hall at her capital, and hang upon its walls
as her most grateful symbol, the red SHIRT of
EHycfeH. The first stroke of the bell
that tollcd tn, doom of Chamberlain and
his robber dynasty was sounded here on the
memorable 18th of August, 1876, and its
prophetic note has never ceased to ring in
the astonished cars of the false and traitor
Gus Governor"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18

A New York clothing merchant has cx-
cited considerable curiosity by having a
large apple painted on his 81 gu. When
asked for an explanation, he quickly in
CURED. IF it hadn't been for an apple,
where would the ready made clothing
stores be ?"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18

1t was at the house Of well known doc
tor Of divinity, and the little toddling girl
who did not like to sec her aunt trim Il
lighted Kerosene lamp, had come honestly
by somewhat modified theory of prcdcsti-
nation, said, take care take care or we'll
get blown up into the sky then God'll say:
Girls, what arc you in such hurry for 2"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18

Deal gently with those who stray. Draw
them back by love and pursuasion. One
kiss is worth a thousand kicks. A kind
word is more valuable to the lost than a
mine of gold. Think of this, and be on
your guard yc who would chase to the grave
an crrino brother
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18

A colorcd lady, boasting the other day
Of the progress made by her son in arith-
mctic, exntingly said, ale sin Ge morti-
ication table"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18
NOTICE TO HUNTERS, &C.,

pY the Authority given us by law, we the
ID undersigned do hereby give notice to all
persons whomsoever, Except to those to whom
special permission in writing may be given) that
they are forbidden from entering upon our lands
or premises for the purpose Of Hunting, Killing,
or Catching, any Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels, Fox
es, Oppossums, any other kind of game, with
Dogs, Guns, Nets, Traps or any other devices
used for the purpose Of Hunting, Killing, or
Catching any such Birds, Rabbits, Foxes Oppos-
sums or any other kind Of game; and, that any
act done in violation of this notice will be pun
ished to the extent of the law in such case made
and provided
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18

Nor GwINE TO LEABE DIS WoRL' TO
PLAY SNoCBALL.-Whilc they were rest
ing from work at noon yesterday Amos
said :
EA hehh'd or white man rcadin' in dc pa
per ak .mhrnin' dat foxes ,Suz 'batin' now
whuddcr derc wuz emmy Nell or notv'
"Shucks % said old ST: "you'sc got dat
wrong eend unjust, sho ~
"No, sab dat wus what he red in de
paper !"
"Whudder dere wuz emmy hell ?" repeated
81.
"Yas, sab whudder when or man give
out up here he went ter hell, or jess dissolved
ter dus' agin !"
"Lookie heah | don't want no 'sputc
wild nobody, but if emmy man come foolin
round mo wild dat sorter skriptur he's gwinc
ter hear me git up yandcr inter shoutin
tones ~ said ST.
"Why is dat ?"
"Caisc taint gwine ter do Yer jess make
er niger belcbc dar aint n, heaharter an
see what yer comes ter. Ebcry sccon
houssu bo op ooavt -ha,-a, en-, DO -housss
twixt 'em III be jilc houses. Hits moughty
hard ter keep 'cm strate now wild dc sheriff
an hell bofc fore DIR eyes ~
"Dcn ycu'se on dc side OBJ dc fiah an
birthstone ?"
"lou'se right, honey! IF you tink you SC
swine ter leebe dis wurld to play SNOWFALL
somewhar. you'sc 'rong. Oars cr warm
place jess beyand hca1 fer de managers OBJ
dc freedman bank and chickin.liiters gin,
rully: else Use gwinc ter swap my him
book fer or pack or kyards r'-Ahantu
Constellation.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18

wv hIS, w you inIulTcu II sweet SlTl OF
the youth who had been talking to her.
That's bad. What have done to deserve
it Have not always treated you
well ?"
:: "fou have, you havc,'' was the earnest
response. "But what is bad oh, pride of
my heart ?"
al trust" she went on musingly, "you
will not select the usual weapon. If must
die, want to go off in some unusual way
not in the stcreotyped, the common and vul-
gar way. Oh, promise me that you will
not disappoiut Inc in this! 1t is my last
request"
"Why, what do you mean ?" inquired the
youth, staring at her
81 mean that am obliged to refuse you
| am engaged to Mr.. Smith. You will kill
me, of course. 1t is right that you should.
1t is the usual way. But pray, pray do it
with a dagger. DO not use the vulg gar re-
volvcr. Let there be something nice and
original in this tragedy. AS l have said
before, it is my last request"
at shall be as you say" he replied in a
husky voice and IN proof of his honorable
intentions, he fired his revolver in the air
and rushed to the nearest hardware cstab-
ment.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18

a little girl in Clinton, Ill.,, was learning
her little brother the Lords Prayer the 9th.
or night, and when she had said, "give us
this day our daily Bread" he suddenly
called out : pray for syrup, too, sister,"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18
Notice Of Final Discharge.

NOtfcc OF Final DfscharGe.
pY permission Of the Hon. JOS F. Gist Judge
~ of Probate for Union County. will, on the
l2'h day Of January 1878 next, make my final re-
turn and settlement, as administrator Of tho
Esate ofWilliam Altman, deceased; and at the Same
time will apply for letters dismssary rs Admin ~
istraor MS aforesaid. All persons having id
manGs against said Estate will present them fof-
payment on or before the day above mentioned,
or they will be for ever barred
j. T. ALTMAN, Admir-.
Dec. II 40 4tx
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18

"Patrick, that is the worst looking horse
ever saw why don't you fattcn him up?"
Faith the poor baste can hardly carry the
little mate that's on him now"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18

In England they tell how Sanky walked
up to grcnadicr, and taking him affec
tlonatcly by the belt, said: "Young man
| likewise am soldier, and soldier OF
heaven" "Old 'un" returned the grena
der you're long way from your barracks
anyhow" Well, there was very rough
young man, whom Sankcy saw staring
around at tho close Of the meetings, and
kindly asked, "loung man, are you look
ing for salvation 2" "No," was the reply
Il am looking for Sal Jackson" Let us
sing hymn" said Sankey.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18

81 have lost my appetite" said gigantic
friend to Snodgrass the other day. Il hope"
said Snodgrass, "that no poor man has
found it, for it would ruin him in week"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-01-18

They buried him darkly, at dead Of night.
And without any pomp or pageant;
AS they shovelea him in they said, "All right,
lie was only a Lightning rod agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21
National Agricultural Congress.

Inc National Agricultural Congress met
again last evening. Messrs. J. Cochran. Va. ::
q. A. Fitch. Ill.,; Minor, Va; Frobell, Ga. :
Prof Warfield, Md, were appointed a com
mlttee on nominations and officers for the EN-
suing year, and Prof. Brewer, Conn. w. w.
Field, wis. and w. Dean, Md, committee
on resolutions.
The subject of "Sheep Husbandry', then
came up for discussion, and Mr.. Dean of NIL.
MI CurtlSS OF n. y. Representative Aiken of
;: e., and MeSSrS Beverly of Va. c. r. Dodge
Gov; khppart OF Ohio, joined in the debate. A
resolution that sheep husbandry of the United
states, with its products of wool and mutton.
IS emlnently a national industry. and warrants
the conclusion that no change i'm the revenua
policy at present is warranted" was referred
10 Inc committee on business, as was also one
against the present tobacco tax.
TO-DAY.
~, Ihe Congress met again this morning at
willard Hall. The committee on nominations
reported in favor of ali the old officers, who
were elected. In addition j. nj. ReaveS, of
Va, was elected assistant secretary, and r.
+. Jane, vice president at large 1t was de-
clded that when they adjourned it would be to
meet at New Haven on the 9th of August
The subject of sheep Husbandry'' was re.
Sumed, and MesSrS. Dean. of Delaware, and
Holmes, of Va, spoke. Mr. Beverly. of Va.
reported that the committee appointed to go
before the House committee on education and
labor, to ask that one fourth of the public
lands given to education be set apart for agri-
cultural colleges had performed their duty
and made favorable impression. The com
mittee was discharged. The resolution of last
evening deprecating any change in the tariff
Stowell, of VT, and Purnell, of Del, and 9th
erS. spoke on the subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

BALTIMORE, February 2l.-Virginia SKIES
deferred. A; do. consolidated, &c. do secoad
series, 80; North Caroina skies, old, is; do new
bid to-day. Sugar steady, 9a9s.
BALTIMORE. February 2I.-Cotton ouiet-
mfddling, 101sa10S. FlourdulI-Howard street and
western super. 3. 15a4 25; do extra e. 15a5 25: do
family. 5.50a6 so: city mills super 8 15a4 d:
do. extra, 4.5Oa5. 20: do. Rio brands g. 56a6 n:
Patapseo family, 500 Wheat ffrmer-southern
red, 2Oal 81: Pennsylvania red. l. 3Oa1 81: No
wimter nne req western. spot and February, 3o'ka
ISoA; March, 1.3l19. Corn, southern lower:
western western mFfmer-sonthsrn white and yellow, IS;
April, 561s BID; 55Y bid for May Oats steady.
81; Pennsylvania, "a. Rye unchanged. 6oa62
hay quiet but steaiy-prime Pennsylvania and
Maryland, IA 0OA16, 90. Provisions duh and heavy,
WITH JobbfDg transactions only. Mess pork, IL so
Bulk meats-shoulders, ~; clear rib sides, 81
Bacon-shoulders, 81: clear rib sides. 64. Hams
1O12au. Lard-refined, tierces, 81. Batter
choice western roll, 20a22; do. packed, 2It23
Petroleum dull and nominaly 12 for refined Coffee
quiet-Rio cargoes. I4EaI7k. Whisky, 1O7a1O7ls.
Receipts-feur, 600; wheat, Is. 0O0 corn S. oO0;
oats, b, 600. ShipmeHts-wheat, 20, 600: corn,
NEW YORK. February 2I.-stocks firm.
short, 49,: Governments weak.
NEW YORK, February 21.-Flour quiet and
unchanged. Wheat u and cent better. Corn a
LONDON. February 81, 1850 p. m.-U. s.
four f-and-a-half per cent. bonds, 402S; 1S67's,
iO6x; ten-forties, coupoa. 10oA; new hves, 104&.
Erie, 0x; preferred, %. Illinois Central. 75A
Pennsyvania Central, 29x. New Jersey Central
17x. New Jersey Central eenso,s, G6x.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

EVERYBODY who was anybody saw wash
ington on chicken" " at Philadelphia during
the Exhibition season. II was one of the most
conspicuous objects in the main vestibuie of
Memorial Hall-a half-length statue of the
father OF his country perched upon the typical
bird OF the same. Sign0r GuarneriO executed
the work expressly for the centennial and he
expected not only that it would make great
hit in America, but also that the government
would pay literally for the figure. In the
opinion OF certain cOnn0SSeurS 500 or $500
would not have been an unreasonable price
for the artist to ask for the model when it was
in his studio: 1t was transported to the gates
government, but the work ofsaremoving it
thence and placing it in Memorial Hall cost
about $9G Upon the opening of the Perma-
moved and placed upon an immense pedestal
in the southern section of the main buildings
principal transept, where it has since re-
mained. Last Saturday it was sold at auction
only dollar was bid for it.-IN Y. Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21
Suicide Of n DefauIfer

MERIDEN, CONN, Feb. 2l.-Mr. Z. l.. Good
New Britain, Conn.,, since its INCORPORATION
committed suicide by poisoning this morning
The city council held a special meeting last
evening and requested him to resign, but this
he refused to do. He is supposed to be a de-
faulter in the SUN OF 5000 to "a 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

The Saturday Reuieu is of the opinion
that there must be some men whose ideas OF
Heaven IS that of a place from which an in
Vulnerable company of drunkards who have
placency upon the tortnres of moderate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21
Leo Will Carry Out the Policy Of His
prAhaeaSSnr

LONDON, 21..The Pail Mall Gqzetteis CORE
Spondent at Rome says: ut is announced
that the Pope will continue the policy of his
predecessor. The coronation OF Leo Kill,
which will be private, will take place in the
SiStine chapel on Sunday next. There will be
no ceremony at st. John Lateran. Te DeumS
will be sung i'm the churches TO morrow,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 2l-A special dispatch
says: Tomas brick block and two adjoining
buildings at Lima. Ind, were destroyed by fire
Tuesday night. Loss, $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

THE PRESIDENT and Mrs Hayes left here a.
half past three o'clock this afternoon for Bal
tlmore 10 attend the fair OF the Methodist
Camp Meeting Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21
Removal Requested. -.

ALBANY, Feb. 2l-The governor has recon-
mended to the senate the removal of John F.
Smith, superintendent of insuance. The SEN
ate will consider the charges of Comptroller
OlcOttsagafnst the superintendent on and after
March Jth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21
A Law which will Make il ROuRh
for Certain Criminals.
POPE LEO XIII.
Conservation Of Cardinals

ROME, Feb. 2l.-POpe Leo NH. held a
congregation of cardinals to-day He an
nouneed that an encyclical to the Catholic
world would be dispatched to-day, annOunc-
ing his accession to the pOntificate. Ii has
been decided that the Pope shall not for the
present leave the Vatican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

Mr. WM. f.. CHANDLER is preparing another
open letter. which. il is said, will be tarter than
any previous production of his facle and cauS-
tie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21
Onera HOuse Rurued.

HAMILTON, ONT. Feb. 2l-The opera house
in this place was burned TO the ground this
morning. Loss $1,000; insured i'm the Victoria
Mutual for 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

THE SENATE adjourned to-day over Wash
ingtOn's Birthday until Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

MASTER WM. =. CONWAY, one of the sur
viyOrS of the Huron disaster. has been or
dered TO the Wyoming, which will carry goods
TO the Paris exposition next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal
revenue, S3lS.2l3.l0: customs, 1922 7S407.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

IHE INDIANA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
was held at Indianapolis yesterday. and state
officers, lnOt including gOvernor,) were nOmi-
mated, Resolutions in favor of greenbacks
and silver legaltender were passed In his
speech, Governor Hendricks was very severe
on the Louisiana returning board, and adyo-
eating silver. said that it will rise again to the
same level as gold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT IN CANADA.
meeting OF the dominion alliance was held
prominent temperance advocates. The do
mlnl0n secretary read a letter i'm which he
fecommended the raising of 100000 for the
purpose OF placing the temperance Question
before the country. Several members of par
nament were present and expressed them
selves In sympathy with the movement. They
stated that 1t was altogether likely that the
government will introduce a measure which
VIII be acceptable to all temperance men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

The DEBT OF NIRGINIA.-BOth houses of the
Virginia legislature have passed the Barbour
fifty assessed on each one hundred dollars of
property, together with all the license and
liquor taxes, except $75, 900, which goes to the
government expense fund, shall be devoted to
Coupons are not to be received for the twenty
hVe cents and ten cents levied for govern
mental and school purposes. A bill refunding
contemplated, -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21
Another Eailure

NEW YORK, Feb. 2l.-Walter Donaldson &
Co, csaleagents, have failed. Liabilities,
Sl000O0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21
Agreement Between Russia and Eng.
land.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
The investigation Of David Il. Cor.

D1n.
NEW YORK, Feb. 2l.--A Columbia s. c. dis
patch says: The Senate commission appointed
III December to investigate the conduct of
David I. COrbin i'm his efforts TO be elected TO
the United States Senate. and whether he was
guilty OF bribery of the members of the Gene
raj Assembly. &c, reported yesterday. recon-
mending that all the evidence taken by com
mission be turned over to the attorney general
with instruction to institute such civil or Grim
mai proceedings, or both, against said ID T.
C0rbn as in his Judgment the case requires
The report was adopted.
A Law which will Make il Rough
for Certain Criminals.
A bill TO amend the criminal laws of this
state so as TO provide capital punishment for
the crimes OF burglary, arson and rape has
passed both houses of the General Assembly
and now only awaits the governors approval
to become law. The bill is somewhat re-
lieved of its extreme character by promise
that the punishment shall be committed TO life
imprisonment i'm the penitentiary whenever a
majority OF the jury shall SO recommend i'm a
special verdict.
l.. Cass Carpenter PardOned.
Gov. Hampton yesterday issued pardon
1Or l.. CasS Carpenter, and he was al once set
at liberty.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ he,we,.u ami st>.-Rw.. JOHN s.
1 hTiIcES @ Rsaa sisr Tg "s1 ryce on
Seats free. All a:e invited. It.
NJ ThF MEMBERS ur PHENIN TENT,
~ Ne. Nc. II i.O."5 meet at their hali FIJI,
R1 GEO. ". JONES, Rec. ser.
ma DHA%b1 = ans ,ffet frSn 'f%1SS 81 ESrSn Ha Hal,
Tu-MORgow: tFr,dsy.) ~ 12 o'clock, 10 partici
rse 10 h IS grade parade al !cPsTa4Se rSsdn men are
e''" II y i"1.'G L. Fl. FaTFERsON, sssrstary.
~ N;%lICE. The Gomganions of MOUNT
~ HoREE RE- h 4, A. 'baf5 Ha c No; 10 are & re
IA. ave. NV. TOMORROW, FrirlayD at 1
@mTsn t. RcMhGD iSV@ GRIT, f ef1 JR Compan %n GiE
ion X. A. Nas"I are invited 10 join with us.
1t ~" POST it 4. 5. TAYLOR. s.c.y.
u LODGE, No. 10, F. and A. NJ, are re-
GU Sreo 10 ass. mbe at their Il W. e%rneT 70 st.
DAY, February % !, a. o'clock p. M, 10 attend
ne fgneTa Of our deed "a Brobe RiGmARD d iSo
Storgetnwn Masonic Choir are fraternalIy invited.
1t ~ " WV. II. sTUARD. See.
~ CHANiC> and DEA ERs n BUILDING
haasaRa a2eDne m sATuEDhY h hSsS EvRNN M
S M ffs se a1Sc6ed w % ne o pgs rrss
aTs1amSnts win TeP9Tt at ms msting Sfns
ted Ifei2I g. W. II. TUCKER, sec'y.
- SPECIAL NOTICE To THE MEM
~ BERS OF THE NATIONAL ASsOCIA-
IION OF VETERANS OF MEXICAN WAR
friends can procure Excursion Tickets 10 Baltimore
and return. good for FIVE day ), al rate OF One Dol
bar ard T~enty CrntS each. over the - Baltimore
Please Apply by card at the Dsp"t once OF the
Company, oh and SITS Il
~ MOTTO F. All Total Abstinence People
~ in The. District. whether connected with
rsEar OF or Dot are nnylIed WI at to paftic-
and may report to the Chief Marshal, at the City
Hal, at 1",eI"ek p: M, ON that ,lay. ..,.-, -,
The city VIII meet at the Presiyte TiaH Church, ON
II a. n. HAM, secretary.
~ WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY.
The Society of the OLDEST INHABITANTS
win meet at the Court Room, City Han, on FRI
Dfmcae 6 HTthav Of G F.Shas Gf 70
Try. Mr.. ANDREw ROTHwELL Will read the
SsT rb aG1ms ana MI H. EHHHS AL wi de-
are invited 10 attend. BY order of the Committee
OF Arrangements. feb20-2J
NAN APPEAL TO TIE PUBLIC.-The
EXHAUSTED. and the charitable public are
urgently appealed to for contributions. that the
So0d Work OF the SOclety may not be suspended.
Since its organization, in September last. employ
ment has been given TO 5S4 men and 23o women, anil
40 men and 20 women have been provided employ
meDt at a distance. Contributions may be handed
10 the Treasurer. LEWIS J. DAVIS, To any
mem her of the Finance Committee.
6. A. II MARKS. Gal Z street s. e.: J. E.
FlTt IL. 1857 PennSy yania avenue; j. ,. SMITH.
9Th Auditor Once: VI. GOLDSFE Gil Penn
Syyania avenue: JOHN SHERMAN. 81. Cloud
Building; j. T. KLINGLE, County: l.. ;. EN-
ERY. County. febl9-3t
~ THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
~ s:Cckhoiders Of the ARLINGTON FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY. for the District of
Columbia, for the election of Nine Directors TO
serve the ensuing year, will be held at the Office Of
the Company 1905 PENNSYLVANIA ave, NV. SAT-
URDAE. February %. 1873. Polls open at l and
close a; SPIN. FRANK T. RAWLINGS,
l2S-laWtd Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

AMONG THE CALLERS ut the White House to-
day were the Attorney General, Gov. McCOr-
mick, Senators Burnside, Howe Plumb and
Dawes. and Representatives ONeill. LOring.
Townsend, CrapO co.. Ittner and Stuart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

1he Senate committee investigating the
Freedmen's hospital will not meet again
until next week.
THE POLICE COURT BUILDING CONTROVERSY.
1he House committee on the District of Co
lumbla to-day heard arguments on behalf of
the petitioners who have protested against
the purchase of the Unitarian church for Po-
pending before the District committee, au-
thorlZing the District Commissioners to pur-
chase the church property. The committee
postponed action until the District Commits
sloners and Mr.. w. d. Davidge can be heard
on the subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

TWEED CONFEssEs JUDGMENT FOR A MIL
LIoN--The corporation counsel in New York
yesterday, entered judgment on confession of
MIR. Edelston, counsel for William NJ Tweed
Ior Sl,G22,UO against Mr.. Tweed, in the old
board OF supervisors suit, afterward changed
to suit by The mayOr