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Gen. Grant and Mexico.

A meeting or the directors OF the MeXicau
Southern Railroad Company was held last
evening for the purpose OF organizing the COM
pa1y az the residence OF Mr.. James II. Work,
at No. "a Clinton place, this city. The follow
ing officers were elected: President. l. 5. Grant;
vice president, @. nj. Dodge; secretary, James
II. Work; treasurer, Russell Sage, An eKecu-
tive committee was also elected, consisting OF
jay Gould, Frank Work and Russell ) ige. a
resolution was then adopted requesting Gen.
Grant 10 proceed TO Mexico, wiki view 20
representing the interests OF the company IN
that country. Gen. Grant expressed MS VIII
tLgness so TO do, and he Will accordingly leave
for Mexico on Monday neXL-N. r. F1rd ,25fh
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Frauds in Cuba.
GEN. BLANCo ARRESTS SEVERAL MORE SUSPECTED


The Madrid correspondent of the N. Y. Herald
telegrapns Us follows: Gen. BIanco has tele-
graphed that he has made more arrests. Sev-
eral more persons implicated in the frauds
have been discovered. They include two per-
sons Of rank one of whom belongs to a great
firm Which has connections In Spain. The Co
lonial Office declines to give their names.
judicial procedure being secret in Spain
these discoveries In Cuba and the deter
mination OF the Cabinet to punish the offenders
OF all ranks and their civilian accom-
plices cause visible uneasiness In Spanish so.
ciety. AS the Investigations are being carried
back TO contracts OF ten years past they promise
amusing revelations of the corruption and mis-
management OF the colonial administration un-
der every governmenu-that OF the revolution,
OF the republic, and OF the restoration alike.
Span1ards themselves confess that the colonial
abuse rose to their climax under governors like
Famaseda, DesRodas and Dulce, who had ell
their attention absorbed by the civil war. In
regard TO the army contracts and custom house
frauds l hear from men who have held high
positions in the army In Cuba that matter may
be found for the prosecution of hundreds of
officials and many colonial firms II the investi-
cations are sincere and the records are net de-
StrOy6Q.
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War Department Appointments.

IL the Senate to-day, Mr.. Ingalls, offered a
resolution calling on the Secretary OF War for a
list OF all appointments other than those IN the
army, made In his department from the lst Of
December, 1879, to March 4th. 1sS1; under what
provisions OF law said appointments have been
made; what changes, promotions details and
transfers have been made within such period
and the reasons for such transfers; what revo-
cation or appointments and promotions have
been made: what diSmisSas have been made
and for what causes; what employees have been
paid out OF the lapsed fund; what clerks have
been paid lower salaries than authorized Dy
statute; and whether or not any commission
ments Ia said department. Laid On the table
for 1utIlrp acfton "
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White House Callers Tc-day.

There were very few people at the White
House to-day. 1t was Cabinet day. The MI
jority Of those who ascended the stairs were
ladies; and they only wanted to pay their re-
spects to the President. A nomination having
been made for the Richmond post Office Mrs.
Van Lew comes no more It seems as II another
landmark had gone. The majority OF those
who can be steadily relied upon from day 10
day were patiently waiting to-day for an audi
ence although the Cabinet was to meet at ~
O'Clock. Among those who called on the Presi-
dent this morning were the following: Senator's
Saunders, Logan, Blair, Ransom. Burnside aud
Ferry; Representatives Pettibone. Darrell, Dun
nell, Moore, White (Ky.), Valentine, George
the morning. Ex-senator Hitchcock and Judge
Woods also called. Bishop Andrews, OF the
M. f church, and Rev. Dr.. [anahan, called on
the President Yesterday afternoon Ii com panY
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FrjghtGuI EynIONiOn.

NEW YORK. March Pa small portable
boiler, by feet. used in drilling rocks at lis,
street and Avenue A, exploded at an early houI
this morning, and tore the shed under which IL
stood to pieces. A piece OF the flying iron
struck VIM. McGown, Il years old. who was at
tending the boiler, and crushed and injured
him, 1t is thought, fatally. man nomed JAS
Sheridan, who was in charge of the boiler, and
had left the boy to take care OF 1t, was arrested
for criminal negligence.
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New Assistant Secretary of State,

Nh: HIT TO SUCCEED COL JOHN HAY.
The President 10 day nominated s.r. Robert
r. Hit, (Who has been secretary of legation al
Paris since 1S14), to succeed Col. John Hay Id
the Office OF First Assistant Secretary OF State
CD. Hay went to Fortress Monroe yesterday
and when he returns On Monday the new asss-
tant secretary viii be ready to take his place.
hr. Hit was the official stenographer or the
Senate before he went to Paris, and had charge
OF the reporting OF testimony for It's commit
tees. he is well duca ed, speaks French per-
tecuy. Is quick, courteous, Industrious and
discreet, and knows good deal OF the busi-
ness OF diplomacy. Mr. Blaine could
scsrce.y have found a more com-
general work OF the Office. Or one more
capable OF performing well the social duties
which by the traditions OF Washington attach
to the place. MIR. HIT led his family in Paris,
and expects to return for them In May. Col,
Hay offered his resignation on the incoming of
the new administration. and has since been
anxious to get back 10 his Cleveland home as
soon as possible. B0sh the President az ,,-Mr
Blaine wished him to keep the place O., acaanf
one IL the diplomatic service, out "a nrateTTei
to return to private life.
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i FEMALS NIHILIsT ARRESTED AND CoNf EssEs.
i disp3, ch TO the London NetcS from 81 Peters
buTg Says: "a female NihiliSt v as arrested 10
day named Sophie PIeoffsky. She was daugh-
ter OF cousellor OF the ministry OF Domains
She has confessed 20 having given the signal 10
hartmann for exploding the mine under the;
imperial train near MOSCOW, ana also The signat
tered the Cars carriage. The government has
assigned 10 the defence OF the prisoners able
counsel Felibof declines the assistance or
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Fighting with HIOOnshiners.
THREE ILLICIT DISTILLsRs KILLED BY REyENU

RAIDERS.
telegram to the n. Y. Herald from Rich
Inond, Va, March "a, says Intelligence has
reached here to-day of desperate fight which
TOOK place Tuesday, hear Middleton's still.
house, situated on the Kentucky line about 20
miles from Jonesville, Tenn. between moon
sinners and government revenue officers. Each
OF the parties numbered about 20 men. AT the
head Of the outlaws were three Middietons,
prothers. AS soon as the contending parties
met terrible hight ensued, during which the
three M1ddletons were killed by the fire from
the weapons OF their pursuers. Two others OF
Tie moonshlnerS are reported to have been
severely wounded. The Middletons were nOto-
!ious moonshiners who, with others engaged
In the same unlawful occupation, have In
tested the mountains In the leighborhood OF
Jonesville for months and defted the govern
Inent officials. The moonshiners made des
perate resistance during the conflict Tuesday,
and Notwithstanding the serious loss they sus-
tanned forced their opponents to retire from
the field. In the afternoon OF the same day
the revenue men, with some reinforcements,
renewed the attack. The result OF this second
engagement, however. has not yet been re-
ported.
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The New Pension Office
WHAT yS pErNc J,o,-r

General Meigs, under whose supervision the
site for the new building for the Pension Bu-
reau is placed By Congress, Is looking around
for a site. He has had many offers from people
dt sirous Of dlsposiDg OF grounds 10 the govern
ment. Gen. MeigS stated to The STAR reporter
to-day that, while he would be very careful In
making selection and fully consider every
detail of convenience and adaptablliCy he did
good site at reasonable figure The appro-
priation made by Congress is $3.50, 900. on
account OF the omission Of a word in the act.
IL is questioned whether Congreso VIII not have
the clause makes the Whole amount applicable
to the purchase OF Site and not to that pur-
pose and also the erection Of building as was
the intention. This matter has been referred
TO Attorney General MacVeagh for a decision
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RUSH OF EMIGRATION FROM GERNlNy.-
The steamship Weser OF the Bremen line landed
at Castle Garden, on Wednesday, ,3s5 immi-
grants. The Weser is fitted up for the specIa,
purpose OF carrying Immigrants, and has &C
commo dations for 800 persons. She has M
first or second cabins, the entire space being
utilized for steerage passengers. she Was
ordered TO return at once without waiting TO
the great rush OF Germans to this country n
Is salo tnat hundreds are now awaiting trans
portatlon at the principal German seaports-
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YOUNG KALLoCH ACQUITTED-Afterb being out
twenty -four hours the jury In the Kalloch case.
In san Francisco, yesterday afternoon, brought
In verdict Of mot guilty. The verdict was
received with much applause and the defend
ant was heartily congratulated by his friends.
When Kalloch was discharged ana got into q
carriage to go home an immense crowd took
the horses from the vehicle and pulled him to
his house, some three miles distant.
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Ruined by m DefauIter.

BURLINGTON, w., March 25.-F. c. Kennedy,
the leading member Of the firm OF Henry w:
Mason Co., Of Winoosk1, which was ruined
In bankruptcy, and a meeting Of the creditors
is called for April ath. Kennedy's Liabilities
the insoIyent firm, The assets are large The
stock of Mason & co. has been attached by tie
creditors and the store closed.
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THE CHARGES or CRUELTY against ChariesC.
Crawford. OF New York, the father OF Aunie
Louise Crawford, aged II, were yesterday dis
missed. IL Morrisiana iD November, December
and January last Crawford charged hls daugh
ter with the crimes OF arson and robbery aud
chained her up, but her Innocence was after
ward established and the guilt fastened on the
servant.
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OECL1NBs TO BE yCDGs or The COURT OF
CLAIMs.-The domination of Solicitor General
Philips as Judge Of the Court OF Claims will be
wihfiaWn by the President Judge Phillips
declines TO serve In that capacity. He was
nominated without knowing what was going
to be done.
TIE NEW CLAIM OF THE UTEs.-There was
long session Of the Ute commission at the In
terror department this morning. The new claim
made by the Indians, that they sold only the
mountains, and not the valleys, was fully dis
cussed, and IL appeared that this view was not
generally held by the Utes until after they had
received part OF their money under the agree
nent, and that it was due rather to gro wing
desire to drive sharp bargain than to any
misunderstanding on their part.
NAVAL ORDERs.-Cadet Mdshlpman ]. A.
Dougherty has returned from the European
station and has been placed On waiting orders.
The orders of Paymaster w. C. MCGOWAN to
the Pensacola navy yard are revoked, aud he Is
mander C. E. CLARK is granted six months leave
from April 9th. Chaplain j. II. II. Brown Is
granted six months leave from April 30th with
permission to leave the United States
THE nomination OF Editor Rule, OF the Kaox-
Vile Chronicle, to. be postmaster at Knoxville.
Tenn, was made upon the earnest request OF
ex.Postmaster General MAYNARD, who, In In
dorSing kule said he had only this request to
make OF the new administration.
THE WEEKLY STAR for this week Is now ready
1t is large eight page sheet, devoted almost
entirely to reading matter. 1t will be sent
Postage paid, for three months for fifty cents.
Edwin Lockwood, ST., formerly foreman at
the Camden and Amboy railroad shops. at Bor-
dentown, N. j., committed suicide yesterday
py jumping on the railroad bridge into creek.
=. Col. Fred. Hecker, o prominent German poll
ueian. died at his home, near Summer1eld,
NO., last night. He Was one of the leaders In
lne German revolution Of 1S4S, and was exiled.
y; NJ. sinclair, managing partner OF the pork
packibs nrm OF 7. NJ. Sinclair & Co., Chicago,
leu tnIougn hatchway In their establishment
yesterday, to tagged floor la feet below, and
Six hundred and fifty thousand dollars IN
specie was purchased In open London market
for Shipment TO America on Wednesday The
greater portion came from France and Russia
The Rhode Island republican convention yes
terday renominated the present state oftcel
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Important Nominations.
MR.. HIT TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY or STATE
SOME SAN FRANCISCO APPnI NrMENrS

Nh. HIT To De ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE
SOME SAN FRANCISCO APPOINTMENrS,
The President sent the following nominations
to the Senate to day:-Robert r. Hit, OF Illi-
nois, to be assistant secretary OF state; Nathan
W. Spaulding, to be United States assistant
treasurer at San Francisco, Cal; Charles NJ.
LeaVy, TO be assistant appraiser at San Fran
cisco. Cal Daniel Sherman, agent for the In
Lieutenant Edward E. Hardin, 1th infantry, to
be 1st lieutenant Postmasters--James 81. Muir
dock. at woodstock, Vt; Samuel Sherred, at
Belvidere; N j.; Rop,t RusIing IT, at Jackets
Ills VIM. Sharkey, at Orevllle, Cal; Irving W.
Stanton. at Pueblo, CAL: VIM. Rule, at Knox
vile, Tenn; William S. Upton, at Cleveland,
Tenn; Elliot S. Rogers, at Red Oak, Ind; Geo.
<. Foot, at Jacksonville, Tenn.
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CITY AUTHORITIES IN CoNTENPr.-The mayor
and common council OF Railway, n. j., were
sefyed Tuesday evening With rule TO show
cause before the Supreme Court why they should
rot each be attached for contempt OF court for
disObey1Dg the order OF the court In not raising
taxes TO pay certain bonds which were ordered
to be paid by the Supreme Court last June.
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THE MoREY LETTER EoRGERY.-Tr.,, Cu!nber-
land Dally NelCs says one OF re ruraI chaps
who helped along the More, letter perjury
visited his principals tire a few days since
while Gunk. and thr rcaJened an expose while
demanding money
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CABLE NoTKs--Tbere is great activity In
Turkish naval and military quarters. The first
act OF the new Gar OF Russia was 10 recall
General Skobelea and stop the advance on
Merv A dispatch from Rome reports that
Count Pecci, the Pope's brother, is dead
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An EIEPHANT DoSKD WITH CAYENNE PETER
A negro boy named Henshaw yesterday gave D
''Cbief," large elephant fn Barnums menag
erie, now in the Madison Square Garden an
apple charged with cayenne pepper. The
frantic animal rushed about the place and
coming against the seats In course OF erection
tore them down. He was finally secured and
OIL having been injected down his throat, wa
0uiete0-E Y World 25tk
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The MARYLAND CoLoRED REPUBLICAN STATE
CONTENTION held in Baltimore yesterday passed
resolutions asking for The recogni ion OF the
colored race In the distribution or government
patronage In Maryland, but declined 10 peu-
tion for the removal OF any Of the present IN
cumbeDts OF federal Offices In Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-25

TIE YORKTOWN CENTENNIAL. The head
quarters OF the Yorktown centennial commits
sion were formally opened at Richmond, last
evening. with q military and civic parade,
speeches, &C. The ''Star Spangled Banner
was sung for the f1rst time on public occasion
In Richmond since the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-25

John McManus, charged with the murders.
bernard Riley, In Philadelphia, last Decsmber,
killed during row at democratic convention.
Since telegraphic messages In Germany have
been 2t the rate OF one-ha1f penny q word they
have proved prontaple. Before that they were
loss
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On TIE FLOOR OF THE SENATE-Ex- Repre-
sentative De La Matyr, ex- Senator Spencer and
ex-1ostmaster Filley, OF st. Louis Were among
those who occupied seats on the floor OF the
Senate to day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-25

TIE LATE JOHN T. CRow.-A meeting OF the
Baltimore Press Association was held yester.
day, to take action on the death of Mr. John IT.
Crow, managing editor OF the Baltimore sun
Addresses were made by number of journal
lists, and appropriate resolutions were adopted;
after which the association decided to attend
the funeral
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Sulcfdes

German, a years old, residing In 47th street.
swallowed dose OF paris green this morning
for the purpose OF ending his life. He was
taken TO the hospital, and died there few
hours afterward.
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SENATOR MAHoNE was absent from the Sen.
ate to-day. aid upon inquiry 1t was ascertained
that he Is Ill, but not seriously so.
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HatIroad nix,aeoa

NEW YORK, March 25-rhe Lake Suare rail-
road declared quarterly dividend o, 2per
fnt, and the hichig an Central quarterly div
,oenu N or : per cent, each payable Monday
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Gov ORDWAY, OF Dakota, expects to go to
his station at Yankton next week. He Will not
be disturbed by the adm inistratlon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-25

j. E. BRYANT, OF Georgia, Is making a move.
nent on the Atlanta pos, Office With view to
succeeding Postmaster Conley.
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Clear of Ice

AMHERsTBERG, ONT, March 25-The river Is
peIfectly clear OF ice at this point, and the
steamers are making regular trips to and from
Detroit.
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The FRENCH LOAN.-By computations made
at the Treasury department It seems that the
rate Of interest realized by purchasers of the
recent French loan Is equivalent to about per
cent per annum.
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CHANGE TO BE- MADE.-It has been decided
to make an immediate change In the Cincinnati
post Office BY the removal of the present post
mastery. w. Loge. This will be done upon
the represent alton made to the President That
the present incumbent is wholly inefficient
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-25

Ice Cut of the st. Lawrence.
QUEBEC, March 25.-The ice has broken up as
far as Three Rivers and there is now almost a
clear channel, with but little ice In the river.
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Steam saw Mill Burned.

NORWAY, ME-, March 25.-S. w. thompson g
steam saw mill at Dummer was burned last
night 1t was insured for s. 600, which does
not cover the loss.
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The Chicago Female Diam

The Chicago Female Diamond Thief
NEW YORK, March 25.-The Chicago woman,
who was arrested last night by Detective Won
Genchter. under the name Of Florence Mcneil
charged w(Ih stealing 81, $50 worth OF diamonds
from jew eler In Chicago, was taken back to
that city this morning by q detective.
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TIE EVENING STAR.
PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday,
At THE STAR BUILDINGS,
Psnnylvani. Avenue Corner lltb Street, by
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
GEO. ". ADAMS. Prcst.

IHE EvESTSG. STAR i served 20 s1IbscTioers IN
the city by carriers, on their own acconnI, at ~
cents pev week, or 81 cents Ler month. ooples @ a a.
ihs com ter, cents each. by nail-p'stsRs lIS,
ad-5g cents n o1tb he year. SO hiX InoAIHA. ID
Entered at the Post OfliCe at Washington u ~
IS second c'aGs ma: matt.r. ,, m
TgE NEEELY STAR-puhiS shed on + fr1daS-S@s dIaS - .
year, pcsts.e prepaid. Six moths, 81 ~ eoites
for S)5. ~ c. pies for SIC
fT-BH mail Subscriptions must oe tAio IN al
vance no psVer sent longer than is pad 1or
hates OF adv ertislng m3ds known On a"pilcleion.
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Mr.. PINCHBICK PERTURBED.-EX-Gov. Pinch
back, Of La, a prominent stalwart. says: 81
don't like these New York nominations. l
can't tell now where the lightning is going to
strike. We are all right now and at peace IN
Louisiana, but after the Robertson nomination
there is no telling what Is In store for U.s.
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THE CASE OF STANLEY MATTHEWS. The
friends OF Hon. Stanley Matthews are appre-
heDsive that the nomination made by the
President for the New York collectorship may
have an influence against speedy action on
his nomination for the Supreme Court vacancy
They believe, however, If the nomination is re-
ported to the Senate either fayorably or ad-
YeIsely he viii be confirmed.
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THE FOLLOWING internal revenue appoint
mants have been made: Storekeepers and
gaugers-H. 3, Hoffman 14th district OF Penn.
sylvan'a, and w. K. Martin, district OF New
HaInp hire; storekeepers-J. F. Murphy, Tth
district OF pennsylvania, and j. H. Kramer, 1st
district of Missouri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-25

To BE APPo1NTED.-Tne President upon the
recommendation of Senator Sherman and GOV.
Foster, has decided to appoint Marcus Boggs
collector OF internal revenue for the 18th Oh1o
collection district
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T AIDES .

II AEIES!
II Your attention ia called to one Of the most
HoDds rful discoveries of the age study that has
soaffed Scientists for years has been successfully
overcome by MADAME DREW GfteT gears II feIpeTt-
5,tSJlsS GsT study
The HI MAN BREA5T'-
Perfectly harmless. Testimonials fr m the first
families IN the Eset Calls made if desired. Con-
situations free MADAME DREW will be in the city
until further notice Hours, to pm 742 10th
d. northwest. nar24 6t.Ip
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WEAT GOV. FOSTER SAYs.-Gov. Foster, OF
Ohio, who is now In the city, thinks the Ohio
republicans Will have no difficulty In the fall of
electing a governor. Still, he says, II the cam
paign Is run solely On state Issues, he thinks
the canvass VIII be much closer than II national
politics is dragged into 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-25

he REsIGNED.-It has been stated that Mr.
Nicholas Fish was removed as charge d'analres
at Berne. This impression grew out OF the
fact that the name Of a successor to MIR. Fish
In that capacity was few days ago sent to the
Senate. The fact Is Mr.. Fish, who was regarded
as one OF the bsSt officers In the diplomatic ser
vice, resigned his position early in February
last TO carry out his intention Of returning to
the practice OF law In New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-25

ANTICIPATING TEE INTEREsr.-The Secretary
OF the Tresury has authorized the payment On
the 2sth instant. without rebate OF the inter-
est due April Ist On the per cent consols.
There Is such demand for money about April
lst eSch year that iC IS used to anticipate the
The interest day Or two.