Evening Star Newspaper, September 6, 1866, Page 1

“THE EVENING STAR 1s PUBLIFHED DAILY, (EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS Sc uthweat corner of Penn’e avenue and 111A street BY W. Db. WALLAOH. ——_e——- ‘Tne STAR is served by the carriers to their ® .oeeribere in the City and Distric at Tas Cears run ween. Copies at the counter, with © withont wrappers, Two Vents each. Puce rox Matre:—Three months, One Deda and Fifty Comte; six months, Tires Dol- jars; one year. Five Dollars. No papers are se .1 frum the office longer @tan paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published on Friday m -rning—One Dollar and a Half « Fear. Jj*® CUOhE & CO., BANKERS, Fifteenth street, opposite Treasury, Buy sud sel) at current market rates, and keep ntly on hand, a fall supply of all GOVERNMENT BONDS, SEVEN-THIKTIES, AND COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES. Orders for STOCKS. RONDS, &c , executed, and Celiections mace on all accessible pulnts. we i-tf be a BABROw «ce. BANKERS. Corner Louisiana avenue and Seventh street, DEALERS IN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, SILVER ote’ = AND LAND WARRANTS. I EWIS JOHNSON & CO., , BANKBBS, AND PEALEES IN FOREIGN EXCHANGE, GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, STOCKS. BONDS, GOLD AND BSILVEB, BUUGHT AND SOLB. mh 26-t? First National Bank of Washington. B.D. COOEER, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President, WA. 8, HUNTINGTON, Cashier, GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY AND FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, UGth street, opPosiie the Treasury Department, Goverpment Securities with Treasurer United Ne ONE MILLION DOLLARS.e¢ We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT &ECURITIES at current market rates. FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections on ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES, We purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, and give caresal ane prompt attention to ACCOUNTS of BUSINESS MEN and FIRMS, and to any other business entrusted to us. FULL INFOBMATION in regard to GOVERH- MEXT LUANS at all times cheerfully farnished WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier ington, March 20. 1865. CLOTHING, &z. | 4TEST NEWS * FROM OAK HALL, EEADQUABTERS CLOTHING MENT. SMITH BROTHERS & CO., Nos. 460 and 464 SEVENTH STREET. TWENTY PEB CENT. SAVED BY BEYING YOUR FALL AND WINTER CLOTHES NOW. DEPART We effer an immense stock of SUMMER, FALL AND WINTEE CLOTHING AT TWENTY PER CENT. LEsS than the same goods can be manufactured for to- Péraons can mn greatly by buying now for next Ealland Winter’ use. ‘* ki CLOTHING to order for pesiFall and Winter st much less than they will Jour immediate attention to this advertisement wilpaT you. SMITH BROS & CO.. \d 464 Seventh street, Te eee Eenaioe toa Ones. bile HELMSEN, H og B AEECHANT TAILOR, removed trom 394 D street, to the tt corner of Louisiana svenue and ‘J. HEIBEBGE e 7 Successor .F F. Heudon & Co., CITIZEN'S ANT) BRCHANT TAILOR, b Metropolitan Hotei, late Brow: 2 Pennsylvania avon: — ~ Washington DENTISTRY. J T. COUMBE. DENTIST, No 249 oth street, + between N and O streets, will Extract Fill, aud Insert Teeth on Gold, Silver, Bi. | Bubber Plats, at most moderate prices. Best material used. su 2-Im* Dz. LEWI 242 to 200 my }-tf BEMOVAL. EB, DENTIST, bas nemoven from Penn. svenue, ten doors, Suits dice e * No. 260 Penn's svewa reets. _je2-tt T EETu. M. LOOMIS, M.D. The Inventor and Patentee of the MINERAL PLATE TEETH, attends pertonaily at bis officeim this city. Many persons wear these teeth ‘annot wear others, =—- person can wear others who sanaot wear Persons —— st my office can be accommoda- ted with any style and price of Teeth they de- Sire, but to these who are particular,and wish the leanest, atrongest and most perfect den- ‘art can procure, the MINEBAL TEETH will be more fully warranted. Rooms in this ASity— He Fe ir — be - * rch ctreet, Philadelphia. oc 20-ly between 12th and 13th 8. B. LEWIE, M. D., Dentist, sS41t WATER BATHING. EY POINT PAVILION. This well known rt will be opened pe Feception of visitor- en the 20th Beard $2 00 per day. eee Ee MITOHELL, Pro Steamers leave Washi t spd Saturday at 6 o'clock a. . and — Tuesday Saturday 4o'e! touching going snd coming at the Point. W 4114cH House BESTAUBANT AND DINING SALOON, Southwest corner of Penna. ave. and ith street, __S3m___s*iT. H. BEGAN, Proprietor. ——— a» Proprictor._ | NITED STATES HOTEL, OAPE ISLAND, NEW JERSEY. ow? comfort and paseed by any other first Coot & MILLER. _Je l4-eo2tt Proprietors, FFLccn! FEED ® SALTIII 4 complete assortment of ALL GRADES OF FLOUR, bo which we solicit the attention of BAKERS AND GROCERS. BILL PRED, MEAL, BALED BAY, and all kinds of FEED at low rates, GEOUBD ALUM, FINB, Mies TURK’S ISLAND SALT te te By ae nate mut OT e oaLr 8.00. bd Ebening Ve, XXVIII. Star. WASHINGTON. D. C.. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. 1866. mn eg bad a —_ pistol by Bim when he saw him; could not have . ers. Lyle, widow of deceased, tified that between 12 and | o'clock of the nigt: of tbe murder some one rapped at the duor, and when askea what ‘ fotos vacant Bouse near by and remain till Morning. when he would tik to them. They wert away, and in about a half hour they came Dack and broke the back door, and fired three shots, one of which killed deceased. She go: out of bed, and ran in ber night clothes. trying to escape. She was pursued, caugh’, aod brought back, and made to get a lig! They then obtained the keys of the and Tiffed it, carrying off a considerable of money, a clock, &c. [The witness bere identi- Hothes, money, &c., that was the Toperty ot deceased.) No one was present bo deceased, herself anda small cegro girt. Witness recognized Thomas Davis as one who N®. 4,213. AMUSEMENTS. OFFICIAL. GRAND UYMNASTIO EXHIBTION TON HALL, corner of sth and D streets cor q = ON THIS ¢Tharedey) EVENING, The foll wing translation of a Royal De- cree, suspending for the period of six months the collection of export duties at all the cus- $6,at8p m. tom-houres in the Island of Cuba, has been and Barney Aaron will appear officially communicated to the Department of ip Rive Costmme. « | State: T ckets, 60 Veute. X [{Translation.) ROYAL DECREE. In yiew of the reasons which the Minister for Colonial Affairs has submitted to me, and in accord with the Council of Ministers, 1 de- cree as follows: ARTICLE 1. From and after the publication of thie decree in the Gaceta of Havana, shall be suspended tor the period of six months a [PHBE Days ONLY. HAIGHT & CHAMBERS’S COLOSSAL CIRCUS AND EQUESCU- THEATRON. FROM CONGO SQUARE, NEW ORLEANS. ‘The largest, mest brilliant and effective School of | all the custom-houses of the Island of Cuba, EQUESTRIANS. the collection of export duties which bear oY. A OPRAM re the articles designated in the tariff in HIPP! a force. ¥ HLETSS. ond ne " aT ‘OOMEDIANS, ARTICLE 2. The privilege extended by the preceding article shall exempt, without dis- tinction of flag, exports which may be made during the period mentioned trom all pay- ment of established duties, so that neither at present, nor atany time, can there be required from exporters, owners, or consignees the pay- ment or that for which they would have be- come incebted during the six months reckoned at and {rom the publication of this measure at Havana by reason ot the tariff of duties the Embracing all that is collection of whieh is suspended. = " ARTICLE 3. As & consequence of what is de- a a: ei SAY pants creed in the two preceding articles, whilst the Now Traveling, Will visit and perform in this city, FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY, TWO PERFORMANCES EACH DAY, at 2and 7 p.m., THURSDAY, SEPEMBEE 6, 1866, And present a series of the MOST ATTRACTIVE EXHIBITIONS, eriod of suspension of collection to which HORSEMANSHIP; They relate continues, no guarantee whatever Grand and Courageous in shall be required at the custom-houses in tne GYMNABiIA, Island of Cuba to give aseurance that the ves- imated skillfol in Athletics. and humorons a ge in Comtcalitiens performed by the TAHIBTY-NINE DISTINGUISHED ARTISTES Comprising the Company, among whom is the ac- Bnowledged Queen of Equestriennes, MADEMOISELLE MARIE, ‘The personification of grace. elegance and consum- mate skill. &2 For generalities, see Programmes, Posters, and Pamphlets. 10 ASCENSION, Entitled "a Journby tothe Cloude,” oF Blondin outdone by LITTLE LOUISA. ‘Takes place on the outride of the Marqnee, at 2 O'CLOCK PM. THIS IS FREE TO ALL. Admission. 60 Cents; Children, 25 Cents. seis carrying articles burdened with export duties #ball disembark their cargoes only and exclusively in the Spanish ports. ARTICLE4. The administrators of the cus- tm-bou nd naval authorities of the ports, without in any way hindering the freedom of trade and of exportations, will facilitate to the central subordinate ggthorities of the Treasury charged with the care of the reve- nue the statistic data necessary to determine the quantities of articles exported, and the amonnts of the duties from which they are re- leased. AxticLE 5. The Minister for Colonial Affairs will dictate the instructions needful of this Decree. Given at Zarauz the 20th August, i566, under the royal sign manual. The Minister for Colonial Affairs, _#e5-tf [Chron., Intel., and Con. Union.} ALEXANDRO CASTRO. M‘MiSdioNaBLE DANCING ACADEMY See B, between sth and 10th atrects. : SPECIAL NOTICES, oe s7-ON BVERY CENTER TABLE should stand a tiaccn of PHALON S “NIGHT-BLOOMING CEREUS,” to refresh aud tranyuilize theeenses of those who delight in pur: wholesome per- fnmes. In fact, this i the fashion in most of the mansions up town. Bold everywhere. MABRIAGE AND CELIBAOY, an tomy ¢ of Warning and Instruction for Young Men. Also, Diseases Abuses which prostrate the vital powers, with sure means of relief. Sent ester oe friends. and Fespactrnlty cits @ continuance ir patronage. “Hie lasses wil) comm oon TUESDAY, bas os her 18th ‘or further particulars sce future sdvertise- ments or circular, au%2w peers. J.W.&H. P. KEBEIS’ DANCING ACADEMY, PROF. MABINI returns thanks to ao eres errr Bros eRIULIN HODGHTON, Howard ausacias . ews: Z Our Classes will be continued during the Sum. | tion.Philadelphim Poon aug 13-3m mer, commencing —_—_ TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1566, SURELY, STEADILY, Days and Hours of Tuition : SUCCESSFULLY, For Ladies. Misses and Masters, Tuesday and SMOLANDEB'’S EXTRACT BUCKU Friday afternoens, from 4 to 6 o'clock. Is CURING every case of Kipwry Diskast, RusUmavis, GraveL, Urinary Disonpers, WEAKNESS and Pains in the Back, Frmate ComPLaints and TrovsiEs arising from Bxczssks oF any KIND. OOME, YB AFFLICTED! TERY SMOLANDER’S, TAKE NO OTHER BUCKU. A BOARDING AND DAY S9HOOL, Sold by all Apothecaries. Price @1. D. BARNES No. 411 13th street, Washningten, D.C. & 0O., New York, and BARNES, WARD & 00. — 9 . “9 The duties of this Institution will commence Bep- | Sentlemen's Glasses, same evenings, from 8 to 10 o'clock. For further information, apply during the hours of ee, or address # note to the Academy. my 3ly¥ EDUCATIONAL. youre LADIES’ SEMINARY, Orleans, Southern Agents. BURLEIGH & tember 1orn rt btai t all Pritcipal Bookstores, or by addressing the Prin. | BOGERS, Wholesale Druggists, Boston, Mase, Cipal. te kau MissM.J HARgOVER, | General Agents. feb 10-1 OCK HILL COLLEGE, f ELLIOCOTT’S MILLS, MD. This Institation, incorporated ani empowered to conter Degrees and Academice| Honors, is con- ducted by the Brothers of the Ubristian Schools, avd situated within a minutes’ walk of the Ellicott 6 Mills railroad statien, Terms: Board. Washing. and Tuition, including the entire Cla. -ical and Scientific Course, $20. Music and D: ing. extra eharges Studies will be resnmed on MONDAY. the 3d of September. BRO. BETELIN, te 3-4 President, M I88_ PECK’S SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIBLb. corner 17th and I streets, will reopen on wameeey »Sept. 5. For particulars see cireu lars at the principal book stores. M33, TAYLOR EX OT8 TO RESUME TEE HALL’S VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR RENEWER has ight itself to be the most perfect preparation for the hair ever offered to the public. Itis s vegetable compound, and contains no in- jurious “ey coe whatever. It wit. Bestore Gray Hair To 17s ORIGINAL OLOR. It will keep the hair from falling out. It cleanses the scalp, and makes the hair soft, lustrons and silken. It is a splendid hair dressing. No person, eld or young. should fail to use it, Ir is RECOMMENDED AND Usk BY THE First MerpicaL AUTHORITY 7” Ack for Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re- newer, and take no other. BR. P. HALL & O0., Nashua, N. H., Proprietors. forsale by all Druggists. ja25-Thly Guties of her SOHUOL in the Session Room : of the First Presbyterian Church, 4. st.. on Mon. A SUPERIOR BEMEDY. day, Sept. 3d. es _8u 27-e02w* We can conscientiously recommend te those suf- TD etine UN 10m FEMALE READE eeSION | PENDS MELEE DOCS wee oe "BALSAM, street and Hew York ate oe tit coarse ee | Hert vee tel er ahtioes ete COUGH BALSAM. ber Iota. Otreviars atthe Academy an 2-1m* | 3! Sot dlangrecable to the taste Whore Is no b Balsam is one of dis all that its tried 1t during (orcmsra: N COLLEGE z Z WASHINGTON. D.C The several departments of will open as follows: the best preparations in use. eforit Weh roprietor cla: at fe 4 relief fr: a = Preparatory Department, Wedneslay, Septem. ET fs prepared by Dr, Bertewiant ber 12th. No. mh eet, Cincinnati, Ohio, and ane Departmett, Wednesday, September fos re ete . neo "he J W: NAIBN & . ae it Wa rn rug Store. a fA Lay Department. Wetnesday, October 10th. CHGIBTINI'S, 317 Pa. avenue end 309 Ninth For farther information aldrens TSSt CEG Lines G. W. SAMSON, D. D, a = 0 25 Stew? restdeit. | PIC NICS, EXCURSIONS, &c. 185 HAMS A, (formeriy K street, No, 61,) will re-open her SOHUOL FOB YOUNG LABIES gn, Monday September Sd.ou I street, No. 204, \ atic ee cond door frpra 20th street wi coe, fecelved for tuition io Music ‘and coax sale ‘t GERMAN BEMSFIOIAL SOOISTY Geeired of French aud Masteos AND dames from ¥ ST JOSEFH'S SOOLETY ‘and Carrier, from Paris. 1 ‘ Q{FORGETOWN COLLEGE, D. 0. WASHINGTON CITY GARDEN, New York avenue, betwee: The next session of this Institution will com- board ke ts S088 “cholastic year for tuition, Tickets, admitting a Gent and Ladies, 50 Counts For further information address se 6 St B. A. MAGBIBE, 8 J.. an 23 Im ______ President. ( UMBEBLAND VALLEY Institutes, Cc FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN, MECHANICSBUBG PA. Rev. 0. Ecr & Son, oo Scholastic Year under its present Man egeme Course of study Academic and Commercial, Duties resumed MONDAY, September 3. barges for five months’ sessicn, $120. Noextras nd for a circular, 2w M BS. VERNON DORSEY’S SELE: HOOL for YOUNG LADIKS, No. 45 East Uapitol street, corner of 2d street, Capitel Hill, will be opened on MONDAY, xd rc Reterences—J Carroll Bri Esq.,8. A. Elliott, » Thos. H. Parsons. Esq., John Oranch jenerel Thomas Kwing ai RS. J EESLEY WILL OP) for q ‘5 noe and misses the MONDAY in September, (3d.) at No. 117 Pastor, side Penn’a nvenue, between 19th and 20th —e Av opportunity will be afforded ‘The young gentlemen of this Congregation will and full course in Baglish, French, Mu give their Jast P1O NIC of the seaso: fag and Painting, by experienced and : SEVENTH STREET P. ‘5 Professo:s. 8u 21-Im Pro! al! A t aud 24 streets, 1566, prrast BE 18 OBR MOTTO. oe Third Grand and Farewell PIC NIC e LaFayErTs CLUB OF GEORGETOWN, ANA . On MONDAY, SEPT. 10, 1366. Let our former pleasant entertainments and good order serve as a guarantee for a happy time te all. er ose residing in Washington Commitiec—J Stantom, Be itatching, WB. Ba- beetian, J. Kubo. G. W ee. A. Shaw. M, A J Hunter, J. Morgan, 0, Di #0 I 0a N oI oC CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CON- Bev. Father McCARTHY, newly-appointed Teets. fora fhoroagh pro, G. W. WOOLLEY’S COMMEROIAL COLLEGT, 4™1 9th st, is again open for the reception dae The most thorough scientific instruction fs gi in Writing, Bookkeeping, Phosography, &c. Terms the most moderate anu im* en TUESDAY, SEPT. 11, 1566. Thankfal for the patronage taoey h fore received, they promis: fone new rectory ie. make most agreeable of the seasen. EGome choice Irish national airs will be plaved by occasion. h Pref. Malone on the se6-Th.8 M3t SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY A willbe giv On MONDAY. September 10th, 1855, Tickets, 50 Cents, samitting a Gent and Ladies. T ST. TIMOTAYs HALL. ptt a this a tution will be res: on * s ae andclrculur ot the privelpal beoksteves city, or address the principa:. aes E. PARSONS, Catonville, Md. pomtasue STEaAM ENGINES, Combining the maximum of efficiency, durability and economy with the minimum of weight and price. They are widely and favorably krown, more than 600 being in use. All warranted satis- factory or no sale. Depatetivecizcaiere sent oD 8pplication. J.C. HOADLEY & 00. _y11-codsm Lawrence, Mass, M. KENABE & cos PIANOS, EMBMBEB TSE M. 8. A. “Once more Bind friends we greet ye.” AND TWENTY-THIRD PIC NIC OF THE MERBY SOCIAL ASSOCIATION it JUENEMANN’S PLEASURE GARDEN, Corner of 4th and E streets, Capitel Bu, a eepteeel er rs s —O. Dant, T. Paulk- sep 4-€ * TEAMER LEAVES FOR MOUNT VERNON om ¥ " = URSDAY, AT 10 A. mw. spp & COB eKGANS AND ME RETURNS AT 4h Pe for sale and rent on ea sUND FOR ROUND TBIP, $1. bar pie mt of this — 7 of Ppt ernon Jexandris Boats leave each Sy, a.m. to mm. TELEGRAMS, &c. South Carolina Legisiature met yester- cay in extra session. The Governor's message Urges the modification of the negro code so as to; xtend the jurisdiction of the civil conrts ovrr all classes of citizens. It recommends the admission of negroevidence in all cases asa measure of justice and policy. 1t declares the present stay law to be unwise and unconsti- tutional, but advises the abolishment of im- prisonment for debt, and the extension of the bankruptcy law. It urges a provision for the impoverished people of the State rendered destitute by short crops, and suggests the sale of State bonds ter that purpose. The message closes with a hopetal view for the recupera- tien of the State and the restoration of the Unien. Michchsel Murphy. president of the Hiber- nian Society of Toronto, accompanied by Thos- Hapion, Thomas Sheeay, Michael Stafford, P.O. Donobue, J. O'Connor, and Philip“Cullen, es- caped Fenian prisoners from Cornwall, bave arrived at Buffalo, N.Y. Murpby states that the regulars on guard along the frontier were mowhere to be seen. They look remarkably well, considering the hardships they expe- riencedon their perilous journey. The lead- ing men of the organization in Buffalo say this is only the beginning of the trouble the Cana- dians will experience while amember of the Brotherhood remains in their possession. The delegates tothe Fenian Congress at Trey left last night. In addition to the ravages of the cotton worm through Central Alabama, in Mississippi and Texas, the fields of the river parishes of Louis- iana are now being made desolate by the worm, whie the drought through the northern half of Louisiana has reduced the crop to one bale for every ten acres, while a second overflow is coming down the Redriver. The drought prevails through the cotton region of Arkan- sas, and bas ruined the crop. The prospects fre so bad that the freedmen are voluntary giving up their interests in the crop rather than work the season through. The four days’ fair of the New England and Vermont State Agricultural Society opened poerney morning on the grounds of the Wind- im County Park Association, about a mile south ot Brasletora, Vt. The attendance was not very large,the Stateelection keeping every- body athome. The display of cattle, horses, and sheep is very large, the most extensive ever held in the State, and will compare fayor- ably with the fairs of the New England So- ciety held at Springfield and Voncord. The great Conservative meeting at Cumber- land, Md., is being held to-day. A long array of speakers has been invited,among them Sena- tors Cowan and Reyerdy Johnson, Hon. Mr. Crisfield, Richard O’Gorman, Esq., and others. Governor Swann was also invited, but has Written to say that owing toa recent domestic affliction it wili not bein his power to attend. He states his fall sympathy with the move- ment as one looking ‘o a prompt reconstrac- tion of all the States. Major Genera! Neison A. Miles, for the pi fifieen months in command of the Military dis_ trict of Fortress Monroe, comprising seven counties of Virginia, has been relieved from his command, and Brigadier General H. S. Barton, colonel of the 5th U. S. artillery, as- sumes command of the district and the custo- dianship of Jeff. Davis. Commodore Lawrence Roussean, formerly of the U.S. Navy, and afterwards of the rebel navy, died at New Orleans, Tuesday, aged seventy-six years. He was buried without parade, but his funeral was attended by an im- mense concourse of the most respectable citi- zens. The Savannah Railroad convention ad- journed yesterday atternoon. The Macon dele- gation declined to recommend a city subscrip- tion *o the stock, as it might embarrass the city in meeting subscriptions already made other reads. The work was highly approved and aid promised when practicabie. © An extensive auction sale of Government to- bieco took place in Richmond, Va., yeseraay. Full prices were obtained. Bright leaf to- bacco sold for two dollars and a half a pound. Manufactured old and damaged prought forty- ty-two and a half cents. Thesultry weather has had the effect to in- crease the cholera in New York. Eleven cases and seven deaths were reported yesterday Four cases and two deaths reported in Brook- lyn. The express train from Albany ran off the track six miles east of Rochester at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Five persons were killed and many injured, The killed areall residents of New York 5S ate. George Trussel, owner of the trotting borse Dexter. was shot dead in Senaca Wright's sa- loon, Chicag: Tuesday night, by his mistress, “Irish Molly. Jealousy is the supposed cause. The Cincinnati Board of Health reports the whole number of deaths last month at 1,817, of which 1,133 were trom eholera. Seventy-five deaths occurred at St. Louis from cholera Tuesday. There were sixteen cholera deaths in New Orleans, Tuesday. The European Peace Conference. {By Atlantic Telegraph.) LonponN, Sept. 5—Evening.. ‘he first official conference for the establishment of peace be- tween Italy and Austria was held at Vienna on the 3d instant. A draft of some of the articles of the treaty wes signed, and arrangements for the transfer of Venetia between Austria and France to Italy, and the evacuation of the (.uadrilateral by the Aw re in progress. olitical News. MARYLAND.—In the Second Congressional District the Conservatives have nominated Stevenson Archer, of Harford county, for Congress. The Fifth District Democratic Con- vention, holding their adjourned session at Barnum’s Hotel, Baltimore, had a protracted session yesterday. The Conservative Conyen- tion of the same district made several over- tures to affiliate, but all were refused. The latter body adjourned to meet again on the 26th of September. The Democrats then, after protracted ballotings, took a recess until nine o’clock last night. After thirty ballots, in the course of which Mr. Harris’ name was dropped from the list of delegates, the Convention ad- journed at midnight, without making a nomi- nation, to meet on the 5th of October. There was much confusion and excitement during the preceedings. PENNSYLVANSA.—The following nominations were made in Philadelphia, on Tuesday, for Congress on the Democratic ticket :—First D:s- trict—Hon. S. J. Randall; Second District— Jonn Hulme; Third District—Cnarles Buck- walter; Fourth District, John Welsh; Fifth District—H. P. Ross. New YOrK.—The State Republican Conyen- tion assembled at Syracuse at noon yesterday. Gen. Van Wyck was elected president, and made a long speech. Lyman Tremain was elected permanent president of the Conven- tion, wbich subsequently nominated the fol- lowing ticket:—For Governor—R. E. Fenton; for Lieutenant Governor—General Stewart L. Woodtord. for Canal Commissioner—Stephen T. Hayes: for State Prison Inspector—General Hammond. ——_________.. DESTRUCTIVE STORM IN OHIO.—Two heavy storms visited Cincinnati, Ohio, and vicinity, Sunday aud Monday nights, causing fi is that bave resulted in seriously damaging property to the extent of hundreds of thons, ands of dollars. Deer creek, a stream running through the eastern od of the city, a scene Of turbulent and destructive inundation. Monday moring, before daylight, about thirty tenement ho built on made ground, were swept away. he inmates barely escaped alive. Longworth’s celebrated wine cellars, containing one bandred and beng Mp emesis gallons, were overflowed, raising tempera. ture and causing the cham, bottles to. go off in adeafening fusilade, and bund: of casks of'wime were afloat for awhile. Three extensive tanneries were eer exten by the flood, imficting immense loss. slaughter house was greatly damaged. The majn culvert in the eastern part of the city was ripped open for a considerable distance, and an awfal stench prevails in that region. Deer Creek and Mill Creek villages were com- letely inundated.: Elk river bridge om Hamil- en and Dayton railroad was carried away alro, two bridges on the Eaton and Hamilton road. ‘onnts sections the enue, bound. Stone of irons wes souk neat eens View, inthe tle Fiver en oo last, ee inenred for $25,( The ‘will probably ‘De recovered. No lives were t 3 War present, and thought sbe recognized W + Mr. Lyles went by the name or m. Lyles. of Auburn. W. H. Marbury, tor State, sworn.— Resides in Avexandria, and is cashier of the Farmers’ Bank of Virginia Wa the Bank of the Oid THE MURDER OF WILLIAM LYLES, OF PRINCE GEORGE. TRIAL OF THE NEGROES CHARGED WITH THE MURDER. ° Dominion. Piater came in and ae . + And prese: Bank of ¢ HORRIBLE MURDER AND ROBBERY. Domiaton pote: caid be bad been sent there to ——— fell it, and woeld take anything for it; had rULL DETAILS. lenty more; asked what gold was worth. ype ess ew Jater then left, and witness Yellowed bim up Prince street; he there met and talked to Davis, ove of the prisoners; they then went to a negro ertablisbment. Afterwards saw Plater go down to take the boat for Washington. Saw Plater £0 Again to bank, and had with nim over $100 in Virginia money; asked where be got it; sma from Ellen Monroe, and be lived with’ ber. Was acquamted with deceased; knows that deceased was indorser of @ note in Virginia, which be expected to pay, and he once it to take up & not be owed, which was refused by the bank of which 1 am cashier. 1 do not know where deceased got the Virginia money. ‘Huan Loathan «worn.—Resides in Alexandria: [Special Report for the Evening Star) UrrzeR MARLBOROUGH, PRINCE GEORGE County, Md., Sept. 5, 1866.—Editor Star- Your weaders will remember the excitemen: created in ail this part of the country by the horrible murder of Wm. Lyles, at his residence, at “Auburn,” in this county, on the night of the 14th of July, by a gang Of negroes. The resi- dence of Mr. Lyles was situated on the south bank ot Piscataway creek, near its junction With the Potomac, and mearly opposite Fort Washi . It was formerly improved by a fine bri m, which was destroyed »; fire war. For this arson se ot Mr. Lyles’ own ne; were indicted, but escaped from jail before trial—among them one of the parties implicated in the murder. After the fire, Mr. Lyles and bis wife lived in asmall cabin, originally built asa servant's quarter, sisting of one room only on the first floor, entered by two doors, Opposite each other, in front and rear. The Prince Georgian, in its narrative of the event at the time,stated thaton tbe might of the murder, after Mr. and Mrs. Lyles had re- ured, there was loud knocking at the rear door, when Mr. Lyles demanded what was wanted, &c. In reply, the parties stated that they were travelers, trom the neighborhood of Port To- bacco, and supposing the house to be occupied by colored —— they had called w ask for lodging an ae sy directions as to obtaining employment. r. Lyles directed them to an- other “quarter” near by, where they could re- main for the night, and said that in the morn- ing he would see what could be done for them. Supposing them to have so acted, Mr. and Mrs. Lyles fell asleep. Sometime afterwards, the door was suddenly burst in by main force, and the four negroes rushed in, firing toward the bed as they entered. Mrs. Lyles immedi- ately aroused, and not finding Mr. Lyles in bed, and supposing he had escaped, unlocked the front door and went oat, endeavoring to secure herself. She was overtaken py the ruffians and bronght back. Being asked where her husband was, she replied she knew not. They then demanded to know where Were the money and the keys, and not being satisfied on these points, poppe @ light to beturnished. Mrs. Lyles, still under the im- pression that her husband had got ont, and wishing another chance to escape. offered to go to the kitchen and lightalamp. They refused this, but did allow a small servant girl to go, who brought a lamp, which was extin- guished when near the door. They then took Bold of Mrs. Lyles and made her go the kitchen, when another light was procured and a return made to the dwelling — Mrs. L. meanwhile failing, by various signs, te make the girl understand her wish that she should run of and give an alarm. Mrs. L. was then forced to stand at the door, one of the negroes guarding her with a pistol which he presented, while the others proceeded with their search. They were about to leave, when the key to the secre- tary was accidentally discovered, and they proceeded to examine it, and obtained from $1,200 to $1,500 in Virginia currency,an amount of greenbacks not exactly known, upwards of #200 in gold, and a quantity of silver coin, of various denominations. They also approj ria- ted some bed-clothing, wearing apparel, a new clock, and several other articles. While they were ail thus busily occupied, Mrs. L. escaped again unobserved, and secured a position be- hind a large walnut tree near the house. Presently the murderers left with their booty in the direction of the river, and Mrs. Lyles, by changing her position so as to keep always bebind the tree as they passed, eluded further barm. She then proceeded through the dark. ness to the cabin of a colored man, some dis- tance off, where she saak heipiess at the door. The mar perceived that her garments were covered with blood, and caring Properly for ber, immediately rau to the nearest neighbors togivethealarm. When several gentlemen arrived at the house, they found the dead body of Mr. Lyles lying on the floor, in a narrow space between one side of the bed and the sec- retary. Under his body was a pistol of bis own. which usually lay upon a shelf near the bed. He had no other wound thana pistol shot which entered apout the right cheek bone, and proceeded upward through the brain. As no word nor groan was ever uttered by him, he was of course struck by the first fire of the party as they entered; when it is supposed the shock lefthim still strength enough t ap conyulsively from bed aad clutch his pistol, but only to sink with it helplessly to the floor, and before his wife hat opportunity to observe him or could realize the situation. The posi- tion in which he fell did not render the body liable to be observed by a person Standing in the room. The chambe: presented « frightful spectacle, the floor and bed being covered with blood, and the furniture giving evidence of the robbery. Mrs. L., in jumping from bed and over the place where her husband had lain, got herself and her garments almost coy- ered with blood, and without being aware of the fact. Mr. Lyles was nearly 58 years of age, of fine personal presence, and in Vigorous beaith. He was widely known and hignly respectea, and possessed many of the qualities that pro- cure and preserve friendship and esteem. His high position in the community, of course greatly added to the indignation at his foul murder. Four of the negroes concerned in the affair were arrested afterwards in Alexandria. having been detected by their attempt to passsome ofthe Money obtained from the premises of the de- ceased. The fifth negro escaped and up to the present time has avoided detection. It seems the wretches left Alexandria on the night of the merder in a row boat, borrowed from Mr. Richard Warder. They first went to the Maryland shore, near the Bluff, then crossed to the Virginia side ot the river, in the neigh- borbood of Johnston's Spring, where one of the party cut a fish pole, for appearance sake. Towards night they recrossed Tiver,anden- tering Piscataway Creek, landed near Mr. Lyles’s residence; then going to the house they asked for work, and upon being told to go to the negro quarters and wait until Morning they went off, and did not return until they came to perpetrate, and but, too successfully carry out their villainous design. The case came up for trial to-day. The court Met ati0a.m. At 11 o'clock the grand jury resented a true bill against William Plater, enry Luckett, William Henry Jones, Thos. Davis, and Henry Richards, alias Nimrod Richards, tor murder. The first four have been im jail for <ome time, the latter is still at large, as I have already stated. William Plater is a large, muscular, and well-formed negro, of a dark copper color. He is 25 years old, and is about five feet ten igches high, bas a smooth face, and has his woolly —_ cutshort. He was born in Chester coun- ty, Penn. "henry Luckett is a stout and thick set negro, about 22 or 23 years of age. and five feet four inches high. His bair, like Plater’s, is cut close to his bead, nor has he any beard. He formerly was a siave of the Rey. Mr. Biack- well, of Warrenton. Thomas Dayis is of light copper color, with cropped bair and no beard. © is about 19 years old, and is near five feet five inches high. He is unmarried, and was, previous to the war, the slave of Coi. Jenkins, of Piscat- away. William Henry Jones isa black negro, ‘with emall yellow eyes. The fens hair be has on his head is short and woolly. His height is berate ten inches, and bis age is in the neighbor! of 26 years. ’ The Hon. Samuel H. Berry is the Presiding Bank of the Old Dominion, came to witness and said that a colored man came to the Bank and offered a $10 note of the old Domiinon Bank for sale. I directed two policemen togo down and arrest two negro men, with Virginia mon- ey. They were gone about an hour and re. turned with Plater. Questioned Plater, who said he lived with Ellen Munroe; could get no information from him; ordered him to be put in the guardbouse. Piater seemed to be very uneasy. Plater afterwards confessed to wii- ness that he was present in the boat but did Bot go to the house. Davis also confessed that be was present all the tame. Jones also con- fessed that he was present. Each confessed that Plater. Richards and Jones had a Pietol. Plater seized Mrs. Lyles. Davis tried to strike the matches. Luckett asked for the key. Plater took the clock. Davis protested against taking it. Witness identified the money as the same taken from the prisoner and their friends as from the confession of the prisoner. Joseph Padgett, a police officer in Alexandria, recognizes the prisoners. Arrested Davie; re- covered $30 in gold from Piater’s house, and $1,139 out of Elien Munroe’s house. J. F. Webster, a police officer in Alexandria; arrested Plater and took from him $100 Old Dominion money, which he was trying to sell; he said 8 woman had given it to him tosell. Edward W. Davis, a police officer trom Alex- Andria, testified to about the sameas the pre- ceding officers. At this point the Court adjourned ustil to- morrow morning. THE PRESIDENT'S TOUR. jion of his Speech at Detroit—Ar- 1 at Jackson, Michigam—Arrivai at Chicago. DErroit, Sept. 5—7 vr. m.—The President closed bis speech here last night by referring to the action of Congress on the F men's Burean bill, and their opposition to the execn- tive oy ego of the Government; said he would like to meet the whole phalanx of the men opposed to bis principles. He would like to see the legislative eee the Govern- ment that is making charges against the Ex. eeutive go before the American le and test the question at issue, humble individual) as he was, he would like to take the entire Congress entertaining these doctrines before the people, and he would soon show who it was that was trying to absorb the liberty of the people. (Cheers } He had stood as the Tribune of the people in defense of the people's ts, and he would continue their defender. ‘ave I not, be said, been elected President phage it yoice—“That $25,000 a year.” , indeed ' That is what you give your Tribune, is it? (Cheers.) Let me call your attention to this. J 4m notafraid to talk to the American le, and ali the little fellows they put into crowds to call out catchwords with & view of creating disrespect; 1 care not for them. The whole kennel has been turned loose upon me long since—their little doge Tray and Blanche and Sweetheart—all have been let loose yelping at my beels for the last eight months. (Cheers) The whole pack of slanderers and cajumina- tors had better get outof my way. (Great cheering.) I tell them that the American peo- ple are taking boldof the questions at :esve, and when they begin to consider them these usurpers and tyrants—because tyrapny can be exercised more.effectually by two hundred and forty-two men than by one single man— (cheers}—I tell them it will be better for chem to keep their small boats near shore. (Contin- ued cheering} The people are being waked up, and when the honest, intelligent and pa- triotic masses come to the rescue the whole set of them will be destroyed. But it was said here that I, the Tribune of the people, was get- ting $25,000 year; but J ask this question, has it been increased since 1 came into office! {Cheers and cries of “No, no.”} Bat let me tell you what Congress bas done. They changed their pay since they came into power. Yes, thisCongress that bas assailed and at. tacked me for the faithful discharge of m duty when the citadel of freedom was attac! § (Cheers.] Yes, this immaculaw, this pure, this people-loving, this devoted Congress finds it convenient while they bad the chance, while they were in avers to increase their pay pearly double. (Great cheering and hiss- es.) Those who live in giass houses should never throw stones. (Cheers) Yes, this im- maculate Congress increased their pay nearly double, while at the same time they were mag- nanimous enough te vote $50 for the brave two-year veterans of the war; $50 beunty for the men who shed their blood and lost their limbs im the defence of the country. For men mutilated and disabled from work forever this immaculate Congress gives $50, while double their own emoluments, jcries of “Shame!") reeeiving $5,400 a year. Just pocket that as you go along. [Cheers and laughter.) They reckoned with some sagacity in the premises; they feared that there would be this uprising of the people, and that it would be the very last grab they would bave at the public purse. (Cheers.) I trust in you. and trusting in you, I say let the whole Uongress come. Kelying on you 1 will meet them sin- gle-banded and alone. In the words of the poet i exclaim— “Come one, come all, this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as J.” (Cheers.) Jacksox, Micu., Sept. 5, 1 p.m—We are now thirty-six miles from Detroit. on our wd toChicago. The President has briefly - dressed the ple at Ypsilanti and Ann Ar- bor, and will inake speeches at several other points before reaching Chicago. PREPARATIONS AT CHICAGO. Cuicaco, Sept. 5.—The President will ar- Tive here at 10 this evening, and be escorted to the Sherman House by one hundred Knights Templar of the Masonic fraternity. He will mak arrangements of the celebration are not completed yet, but the Freemasons are to have the post of honor in the procession, and will have entire charge at high meridian. Mr. Bromwell, Grand Master of the State of Lilinois, 1s su; ‘tendent of the masonic rites. Business will be pended to-morrow. It was feared turbance would take place atthe Board of rade rooms ifthe President apeke there, and the place of reception was consequently changed: Gov. Parsons, of —la.,1s expected to-night. ARRIVAL AT CHICAGO. Cxi1caGo, Sept. 5. 10 —The P: arrived bere this evenin, by an immense crowd. fom judge, Edw. W. Belt prosecuting, Messrs. “ x asked that :he Court would allow the defense the pri of keeping the witness for the State till ? pine crowned S-cabioweld tere Resse os was ted. queen of love and beauty. We have not beara The jurors were then sworn on their voir dire. | \y delivered the charge to the galiant knights, The following are the names Jory Jno. | or placed the crowns of honor upon the H. Selby. foreman, T. J. Nicholson, John J. | brows of the chosen maids, but who wilt Jarboe, J. . ee ap recea, &. to say that the days of ehivairy are extinct in m| ‘. ° Harwood, Dominien. ‘Walker, Jobn Fry, R. H. Magruder, and'G. 0. During ihe aieeace of Bt. Trtipow's family, near Taylortowr, this oy Sueday Mr. Belt opened the case by stating what he last, children, a eight years to prove, and was followed ‘ha, eck down heen, and, while! pldying Magruder for the defense. ‘with it, laid it on the bed, and remarked wo = . P. Hunt, witness for nger brother, Benme, a child of six years, he resides in Pisca away; was | J tnat be believed he'd shoot him.” Heascora: atthe residence of the about Te, eee et eat ek et Oe eto eed er innde & post mor. the entire load of shot taking effect in ‘20. examination, ‘was satisfied — fortunate child's side, kithng him almost in. me was i with the brain. The last shot fired things about spiritualism which em- muy’ bave been the one which killed him. | Srace—chief among which are .