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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-08-15

PORT OF PORTLAND.

Wednesday, Aug. IA.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Francona, Bragg, New York-passen-
gers and mdse to Henry Fox,
Steamer City OF Portland, Pike, Boston for East
port and st John. NIB.
Sch Alice Dean, Hatch. Pembroke.
Sch LoreDzo.--, Addison-lumber TO Shaw, Ham
mond q Carney.
Sch Elva PetteDgill, York, Kennebec for Phila-
delphia,
Sch Grampus, joy, Sullivan for Boston.
Sch Earl Edwards, Bangor for Hyannis.
Sch George, Walsh, Rockland for New York, leak
ing lightly.
bbls mackerel.
CLEARED.
Sch Lightfoot, Swim, Darlington. Ms Portland
Packing Go.
Sch Louisa Frances, Thorndke, Rockland-C B
Morse q Co.
Sch Marriott, Weber, Round Pond-NathI Blake
Sch Shepherdess, Thorp, Damariscotta - Nath'I
Blake.
Sch ODER. Denning, Castlne-master.
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MARRIED..
DIED.

In Gotham, N. H., Aug. IA. at the Alpine House,
Sarah S. wife of h. f. Kurdish of this city, and only
daughter of A. X. Shurtlef.
In Buxton, July 9th, of diphtberia, Shirley L.,
youngest son of JAS H. and Adde Clay aged 10 years
ter of j. II. and Addie Clay, aged years months.
Transcript copy]
In Buxton, Aug. 10, of diphtberia, Nettie Anna.
only daughter of bella and Carrie YORK, aged years
months. Transcript copy.l
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CONGRESS-" the Oldest and largest selling baking
powder in New England, owes its success to its puri-
ty. and the good luck that every cook has when
using Congress in baking.
Dyspeptcs can eat warm biscuits made from Con-
gress Yeast Powder without distressing them.
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For New England


New ORLEANS, Aug. 14-Wilscn Childress
Eauntain Banks, Octave Lauve and Aaron
Garter, negroes, were banged at Donaldsonville
today. They were convicted June 1st of
numbering Narcsse Arrieux, white man, on
tne night OF the 9th of December, 1876 be-
canse ne refused to give them drink. Four
thousand people were present, mostly colored.
their assertions of innocence.
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CTBpIH SfFIKe.
LYNN, Aug. 14.-The employees of j. E. Far
rar & Co., shoe manufacturers, struck today on
account of reduction of wages.
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Clearicg House TRANSACT ions.

The Clearing House of the Portland Banks report
the transaction OF business as follows to-day
Gross Exchanges ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS si,45o 81
Net Balances. ......".................. 12,02S 80
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DDmEsTTU PORTS.

Ar at Port Mugrave Ms, 10th inst, schs Fred L
Webb, from North Bay for Gloucester; Alaska, and
Glad Tidings, do tor Portland; Jas Craig, do, to
refit.
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Portland Daily Press stock ETs,

Corrected by WOODBURY. g. MoULToN, Investment
Bankers, Cor Middle and Exchange Street
Descriptions. Par Value. offered. asked.
GOu 1904. =, 1904
Government 6's, 1884, ,1e78 ,1074
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METEOROLOGICAL.

LOCATIONS FOB THE MKT TWENTY. youR
HOURS.
WAR Dept, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL,
OFFICER, Washington, DC,
Aug. 14,l A. MY
For New England
clear or partly cloudy weather. variable Winds
mostly southerly, stationary Temperature. sta
tisnary followed by falling barometer
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JFRoM ouR r.RREspt ,NDNErl

IFKUM UUh % hhEsFONDNET'I
WISOASSET, July TAR, ship Chesebrough. Dns-
more, Bath.
Aug S-Ar, schs Fly, Haskins, and War Eagle,
Frisbee. Boston; Sarah Wooster Wooster, Portland.
Aug liar, sch Fregher. Leeman, Boston.
Sid, ship Alexander. Cotton, New Orleans.
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BOSTON Bank Statement.

HARRINGTON, MS. Schr Lightfoot-25 bbls Of
-four, 20 bbls lime, lot merchandise.
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Daily Domestic Receipts.
Foreign Exports.

By water conveyance-1O00 bush corn meal to G
" rrruh Sl Co.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

Crispiu Strike
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
RIlSilaRSS EailIlrn

LONDON, Dec. 1S.-Zubina Co., are importers
OF Cardiff and Newport, have failed in conSe-
Quence OF the stoppage of the tinplate works OF
Booker q Co., near swansea, whose bills Zubina
& Co. held to large amount. This failure will
considerably increase the liabilities OF the West
of England and South Wales district bank.
Banking Credit Shaken i'm England.
LONDON, Dec. 1S.-The Times in its financial
article says the more recent news regarding the
state OF the west OF England and South Wales
District Bank has, unqueStionably, done much
mischief, and strong complaint is made that the
truth was not made more clearly known at the
date of suspension. Instead OF telling the worst,
as they, no doubt, could have done, the direc-
tors suffered people to nurse the delusion that
the suspension was due to perncious run, and
that, therefore, the bank might easily be, In
in some form, reSuScftated. few knew all
along that the whole paid up capital and re-
serve were probably lost, but the mass of the
people believed the more ideal presentation OF
affairs. The result OF this concealment has
been to renew and intensity the feeling of the
district, which was beginning TO die away.
Then say with justice they can no longer be-
lieve what they are told by bankers, and the
silliest rumOrS are endowed with tenfold power
for mischief. 1t is profoundly to be regretted
that the credit Of the banking community
should be played with and shaken in this
fashion.
Failure 1t Stockholm.
AdviceS from Stockholm state that another
firm, j. HirSch, has failed with three million
common liabilities, its difficulties having arisen
through the fall in the price of iron, and also
from Improbable operations In pullding and
land. The assets are reported TO be sufficient,
but this is considered doubtful. The firms
which have lately failed are believed TO have
been kept going by banks long aiter tney should
have gone into liquidation. A rather bitter
feeling prevails in sweden now, but it is feared
bank managers have been no wiser than else
where, and hold TOO many securities and too
small proportion OF capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18
Gold Opened at Par.
NEW YORK, Dee. lS.-Gold opened al par.
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, Dec lS-Virsinia SKIES, deferred,
do past due coupons, S0 North Caroiina SKIES, old,
16; do new, 10; do: special tax, bid to-day. Sugar
in fair demand and steady-A soft, S;<s9s:
BALTIMORE, Dec. 1S.-Cotton quiet and steady
steady. Wheat. southern firm. with small offerings
western fairly actiye-southern red, 95al 03; do.
amber, IO4aI07; No. Pennsylvania red, LOS No.
2 western winter red, spot and December. l0f1E
January, l045Sal .05,s; February, Los salO6E:
Corn. southern easier but active western steady and
low, 4Oa45i western mixed, spot, old, l6h new,
srot and December, A51la453s; January, 45a45ls I;
February, 45A steamer, 39s<: Oats very firm and
in good demand-seuthern and Pennsyivania, 29a33
western white. 90; do mixed; 29a3L Bye steady
and hisherDprime Pennsylyania and Maryland, y
1lO0a1300. Provisions quiet and easier Mess pork,
825. Bulk meats-loose shoulders, 27sa3; clear rib
sides. 3s<a3z& per car load do. packed new, 31sa5
Bacon shoulders, Old 81; clear rib sides, new. 81.
Hams. 9e9h Lard, terces, 6z. Butter in fair
crude, tx; refined, So. Coffee steady for good and
lower for common-Rio cargoes 101sa15X. Whisky
fImer, 1.O91S. Frelghts to Liverpool per gteamer
easier for grain-cOtton Nd. dour, 2s. Cd. grain,
400; oats, GOO. shipmsuts-wheat. 1880; corn:
NEW YORK. Dec ls.-Stocks weak. Money, T.
Gold. 400. E1ch.nse. long, 4s2H; short. lS7X
.NEW YORK. Dec ls-Flour dull whsas dull
LONDON. Dec Is. 1880 D. m-oonsols-for
bonds. four -and-Ah per cents 1867; tenforties
10Y new aves, 1857. Eric. preferred. 81 Illinois
JeTfey Central, So15.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

The '.BENNER COTTON BALE" from Men,
phiS, sold at the Cotton exchange I'm New
Orleans. yesterday, and was bid in by Col. w.
NJ. Owen for 81 $40. which amount goes TO the
family OF the late Lieut.. Benner. The bale Will
be forwarded to Galveston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18
sale of Coal nv auc,so,

NEW 1ohN- Dec. lS.-The Delaware, Iacka-
y anna and West Railroad COMPANY sold al aIc-
lion to-day .0oOo0 tors OF scranton coal at the
following ices: Steamer, 2Ss \ a245 AGAINST sac
In November: CRATE 225. against 32Uas25 iu No
VeinheT; Csg .GSa21a, against 222IsaSs5 In No.
Veinher; Stove 2s5aS0a, against SI0aSf5 In No
vember' chestnut 242T, against 3o5aSl0 in No.
vembcr- These rIiCeS. as Is shown by the COM
ra'fson, are nom ca 20 S2&c. lower than the
No' Hiaber rrscC.S
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LECTURES.
A I'D THE ORPHANS OF h1ssIssIpPI

By request OF large number of Senator's and
members of the House OF Representatives, together
with citizens of Washington,
CHARLES < MARSHALL, DID,
viii deliver 9 Lecture al Lincoln Hall, on WEDNES-
DAY EVENING, the 18th inst, the - 'Oriayin,
PrOress and Peculiar characteristics OF the Yellow
Fever" disclosed at NicksburY, III behalf of the
ORPHANS there, made sucn by the recent epidemic.
Senator Lamar Will preside.
Tickets, only % cents. TO be had at al the hot ls,
boek, music and drug stores decli-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18
SsrsIrn asnhcd

NEW y ORR, Dec. lS.-The strike OF the Third
Avenue car drivers is virtually at an end. and
'he cars are running to-day on schedule time.
Al = reported that kearney. one OF the leading
strikers. has been Indicted for assault and Will
le trfCu tG-lNolrOW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18
Another Walking Watch.

Jamestown, y. ". Dec. ls.-Sinoe the 100
miie walking match last week between Miss
May Na'sis.il, cf Chicago, and Dan Carroll. OF
Warren, Pa, the judges have decided ag linst
Miss Marshall, on account OF a foul, and have
given lie match TO carroll. although they
found he had rot walked 100 miles. being one
Tap behind ana having left the track when Miss
MARSHALL did. Another trial will be- made. COM
hfhclhg ffioay evening, December 20, when
Nv tracks " n be used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

Col. JOHN II. ALMY, financial editor of the
New York Sun, and during the war agent in
New York for the care of soldiers OF Rhode
Island and Connecticut. died Yesterday, aged As
He was q native of Hartford
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

ANOTHER NAME FOR HIM.-HendrickS will
spend the winter In washington " looking after
his law business" Now what has the venera-
bic Mr.. Thurman done, that he should be called
law buSineSS?"-[N. Y. Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

TIRE POTTER COMMITTEE wishes 1t had never
been born, and it is afraid to die.-[ Albany
In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY. - Internal
revenue and miscellaneous, $30i, 100: customs,
&201
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

tE-The New Have Register, OF Saturday even
ing, states that Senator Barnum Is seriously I'll
with pneumonia,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

ATTENPTEp ESCAPE OF PRIsoNRRs-About IL
O'Clock to-day three prisoners attempted to
make their escape from the workhouse They
were assisted by negro on the outside named
Tom Turner, who fired q shot at the superin-
tendent. Two OF the meh who got out were
arrested, but the third one got on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

T AIDES FURS.
NEW SUPPLIES SEAL SACQUES
LADIES' AND MISSES SEAL HATS AND
BONNETS
WILLETT & RUOFF,
HATTERs AND PURIFIERS,
dec126t SO5 Penn. 0rensGe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

WHY WILL YOU BE HUMBUGGED
GLASSES, when you get the best, ,.ANA
ct o less price, at II. Fl. HEM ~
PIERS, The OPTICIAN, 45S Pennsylvania avenue.
corner ~ street noY3lfr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

EX-SENATOR SIMON CAMERON, of Pennsyl-
vania, says that the statement imputed to him
charging Gov. Wade Hampton, on the author
ity Of E. Norman GunniSOn, formerly Of Balti-
mere, with shooting his brother, Col. James
Cameron, at the battle OF Bull Run, is untrue
Mr.. Gunnison has also published card deny
ing that he ever said, anywhere OF to anybody,
that he saw Wade Hampton shoot Col Cameron
While the latter was prisoner. These CONTRA
dictiOnS were hardly necessary as the story
originated with Eli Perkins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

CTEINyyAY & SONS PIANOS.
- GRAND. SQUARE and UPRIGHT.
A large assortment OF other makers from 800 to
$500 z
Pianos which have been used, from S25fzY 80
20 $50, upcn very easy terms.
ORGASS-Mason & Hamlia, Ciough 4 Warren,
RlCox & White-from $50 TO Si00.
CLOTH COVERS, from S5 to SO.
STOOLS and MUSIC RACKS.
At the Warerooms of
decl4lw w G. METZEROTT x co.
NM. NNABE & CO.'S
w WORLD RENOWNED
GRAND, SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PIANOS,
THE BEST MADE
Every Instrument fully warranted. P-
amos and Organs from other celebrated fac 49,
most reasonable terms. Special Inducements for
cash or short time
RICHENBACHS PIANo wARERooNs
423 Eleventh street.
Gee6-tr few doors above Penn'a ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

THE APPROPRIATION for steamboat mail ser
vice for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1879, will
be insufficient, it is believed, to meet the ex
penseS OF the service already contracted for
Unless Congress provides additional funds
enough OF the service Will be cut off to enabl,
the p. Q. department to keep within the ap
preparation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

WANIED-Yo1 % know that Q arstclass SEQ
w OHD-HAND SUIT 10 better and cheaper thnn
Osd gtand. No elS d street. bsewssn 6th and 1th
lfeete northwest or Branch Store. No ~ 9th
NI1tel.0 Second band QotAGs. &o6eS 81. nal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18
THE STIEFF PIANOS

ALWAYS SUCUESSfUL!
Victorious IT the Centennial Exhibition,
1870 C GRAND ,-ts GROWING TRIUMPH wv
At he Exposition Uniyerselle, Paris, 1878.
@. L WILD BRO, SOLE AGENTS,
533 Secsnfh street n.sc.
Also Agents for the celebrated Kranich and Bach
PIANOS and STANDARD ORGANS
Lowest prices fairest and easiest terms nov26n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18
THE CELLUI4OID TRUSS AND SUP

That never rusts, never breaks never wears cut al
ways clean, and can be worn while bathin9 iafor
sale at CHA6. FISHERS, 62S 7th street nv.
Mra Fisher deyotes her attention to the wants Of
lady patrona decll-ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

CONSCIENCE MoNEY.-Through tie White
House, Secretary Sherman has received from
an unknown party SO, with the statement that
this amount belongs to the Treasury The
money was to-day deposited to the credit OF the
conscience fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.

I-y LODGE. No Z, F, A. 4. NJ, are hereby re-
o. FRIDAY EVENING, December 20, O'Clock.
dse3 9f qfa THEk E Ihf Secretary
F@5 MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT
VIII be held on FRIDAY; December 30, ats pm in
ered sfeSEs ss Fay krSe. n p SSmnsttss q Ar
Il Tovoq r. s. NJ q dedsst gsHr
ISE The Sir Knights of COLUMBIA COMMAND
ERY, No. 2 are hereby notified that the annual
Te@pe FRDAY the oh m
slant at o'clock Pm !. Every member of the COM
anosrs eApee'eq l. Il Il fsAsisR1 PARRER Acting &C
" POCKET GgTTLERY, and NoTioNs for the
hohdays @ at @ H9BERTs' Bookstore. 1910 7th street,
w Or. Coltouns Porous kvaporator, We recon-
mend it as the best possible way of mostening the
coils 1t is attached to the register and renders the
air moist and er-like. If You wish to avoid
HAYWARD HUTCHINSON,
317 9TH STREET, NEAR THE AVENUE
Brass Fire Sets, English Tile, Slate Mantels Par
PlumbiI g, Tin Roofing and Jobbing Work. decl7
ra4 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR!-A Special Con-
~ claye of DEMOLAY MOUNTED COM
MANDERY. No. /, viii be held at Masonic Temple
ON WEDNESDAY, EVEN NG, 18th inst, at O'Clock.
Every member is earnestly requested to be present
Members of other Communicates cordially invited.
BY order of the Eminent Commander.
dec1e-3t TPoSt. .2tI l.. G. STEPHENS, Recorder
rsp NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
sC5 The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
WASHINGTON ANP poAIbaNV AhENASDRIA TURNPIKE
Will be held al the Office of Francs l.. Smith, es
corner Wolf and St Asaph streets, Alexandria, Va,
ON MONDAY, January 9th. 1879 at 10 o'clock, NJ
Election for President and Directors same day and
Place. ALBERT HEHSON, Clerk.
e~ FOR COUGHS, COLDS. BRONCHITIS,
ESS &c, use the GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY,
kEAIING'S
COUGH
LOZENGES.
Tested for 30 years. Relief speedy and certain
Sold by all druggists. Price 90 cents.
E. FOUGERA CO., AGENTS,
oct30-w,f ,m, ,6m New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

HON. ALEX. STEPHENS has not taken his seat
in the House since the unfortunate accident
which he sustained on the steps Of the Capitol.
lie is improving rapidly, however, and expects
to have fully recovered by the time Congress
meets after the holiday recess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

nKESSMAHIN6.
u MISSES HAMILTON,
0O3 PessMsvtcani0 AU0SsssO,
Wish to inform the ladies Of Washington that they
have opened an establishment at tho Sbove address,
Walking dresses, &8; Handsome Silk and Velvet
Dresses $40. sl2 and els Style and work not TO be
eYcelled. noyl0-2n
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ADJUSTMENTS.

TARLFATg ANEs MUSICAL ENTER
Il TAINMENT for the Eenetit of ST. JOHS'5
CHURCH, GEORGETOWN ID. O., az the SUNDAY
SCHOOL, BUILDING. WEDNESDAY, Decambe T
-, 1878 at 7 30 T. Admission, p cents. it
DR. JOHN LORD.
~ AT TIE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Eleventh Lecture in the course OF Twelve.
HELOlST. TIE PASSION OF Love.
WEDNESDAY,, December IL, p.
Organ Concert by PROF. BIsCHOFF.
Admission, so cts Tickets for the remaining LOG
tuIes seats 50 cents extra at Whitaker
bookstore de17-tiec-0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

Ii lese Villa Farm IL miles above George. A.
town on Tennailytown road, offers the best best a
low price Of $40 per month First-class
stables. with box stall for every horse Two feed!
Of grain daily Veterinary attendance free, DR.. r
lars enquire st COS 10Th st NV.
nov2S3m L MOxIEx.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

SECRETARY SHERMAN AND SENATOR CoNKLING
The attention of Secretary Sherman was calie /
to-day to the statement in one of the New York
pal ers that Senator Conkling had written TO
him asking why the removals in the New York
customs house were made. The Secretary re-
piled that he had not received from Senat r
Conkling or the Senate commerce committee
any communication concerning the customs
house appointments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

GOV. HAMPTON BETTER.-Senator Butler at
2:30 pm. to-day read telegram from South
Carolina, saying GOV. Hampton's condition is
much better and strong hopes of his recovery
are entertained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

VICE PRESIDENT WHEELER said this morning
that he would not announce the investigating
committee under the Blaine resolutions to-day.
II is with some difficulty that committee will
be made up. All the members of the Judiciary
committee announced in advance that they
decline to serve upon it. Mr.. Blaine has also
declined. The indications are that either Sen
ators Dawes or Hoar, OF Massachusetts,, will be
the chairman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

DEEDS IL FEE have been fled as follows:
Vim. Donovan to Patrick Hulehy, pt. lot 4, so.
Walsh, lot Z, So $50; $s4s.5s. Same. to {. A.
Moxley, north half lot 4, So; $424. T. Tourney
to A. ID. Jessup, sub lot l6, 50. 256; Sc, 100 So.
SIS; $1,000. Edward Simms ct al. TO the United
States lot Q, 50. SO; S. go. T. r. Gatchen to
Victor Klobassa, lot l30, 50. 365; 800. M. p.
$3.50. j. E. Serin et al. to w. w. Metcalf, lots "a
and 25 50. 302; 41,10O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

THE DISTRICT BOND BILL INTEsTIG ATOM
The House committee on civil service reform
to-day intended to hold a meeting to agree upon
a report concerning the investigation made by
it, of the alleged fraudulent use Of money to
effect the passage Of the District of Columbia
assessment BILL A quorum, however, was not
present. The report will eXonerate Me5Srs
BrentanO, Hendee and Ienkle. and will be quite
caustic in its condemnation Of the originatOrs
of the charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

DELEGATION Of Pittsburg workingmen
arrived here this morning to have hearing be-
fore Mr.. HeWitt'S s congressional labor committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were
Secretary Evarts, Attorney General Devens,
Senators Matthew's Plumb, Randolph, and
Booth, and Representatives Morgan. Ind Fort,
Hayes. Pollard, Clarke, uowa,) Acklen, Aldrch,
Page. Dunnell, Lathrop, Cummings, and Cole,
and Stephen ThOmOff, of kotel, Bulgaria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

PERsONAL.-Mr Charles A. Wetmore, who
has been making a tour of the wine-growing
countries of Europe, and given careful study to
the vine disease, which is now the terror Of all
the grape culturiStS has returned and is now in
Washington. '-''GOv. Mccormick, who has
discharged his duties as I. s. Commissioner
General at the Paris exposition, so much to the
credit OF our country, and to the advantage of
our exhibitors, will sail for home by the Ger
manic, of the White Star line, Dec. Goth, and
may be expected in Washington early in jan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

THE NEWS Of the death of Justin E. Colburn
consul general to Mexico, was not unexpected
as he was in feeble health when he left for his
held OF duty. Mr. COlbuTn, who was for some
years the Washington correspondent of the
New York TiGles, was held in much esteem by
all who knew him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

THE MARSH ifABEAS CORPUS CASE.-To-day,
before Judge Humphreys, the case OF r. H.
Marsh, who was committed to jail i'm October
last, for a contempt OF court, by Judge Olin OF
the Probate Court, in default Of payment of a
fire Of E, ,0l2 25, the amount claimed TO be due
by him as guardian OF the orphans OF w. III.
Tanning, deceaSed), was resumed. IL will be
remembered that on Monday last, when Marsh
was brought out on writ of habeas corpus, he
was released on his own rec0gniZance 20 ap-
pear to-day, and he promptly appeared at the
hour named. MesSrS. Cook and Cole for the pc
titioner and MeSSrs. Edwards Barnard and
w. III. Brown for the warden. After some dis
cusSion as to the return, the further hearing
was postponed TO January Sth-John H. Holden
entering on bond OF S3,012.25 for his appear
ance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-18

THE HOUSE subcommittee on elections heard
the final argument on the contested election
case OF Frost VS.. Metcalf, Of tie third Missouri
district this morning; each gentleman made an
argument in his favor. The case will be re-
ported to the full committee Immediately after
the recess.