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“THE EVENING STAR Is PUBLISHED DAILY, (SUNDAY EXCEPTED) AT THE STAR BUILDING, t corner Penn’@. arcnue cna ith strees, BY WwW. D. WALLACH. _—_—.—— ne STAR is served by tae carriers to thei? ote rivers in the City and District at Tew Cents rer wEEx. Copies at the conater, with, or without wrappers. Two Ceytsench. | <1¢f vroR MatLinc:—Three months, [One Peller and Fifty Cents; atx months, Three Dol- jers. one year, Firé Dollars. No papers are sent from the offce longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—pebtished on Friday ng— One Dollar ani a Half a Year. mor ; PERSONAL, NT! RS. CURTIS INVING, ¢ Maire and M Med einteve ig et wae bf Prema urerue, between 4% end 6th Office hoars from 9 to 2 a. m. and 6 to 9 p. Mm. de ® Im* ke. TOWLE, AIO PAYSICIAN. Residence , derd-tt t 459 oth street, oppo ean cet atour reduced pr! ) a age = : at ‘praidor embroidery, our patterns are ofthe sess imc’ lesicns, selected with care IB being !n receipt ot them pens A ty to ise bew patterns as wi ru +ny pattern broaght orkiag Cotton at red de 19-tf TLARK. ATTORNEY AND COUN- 8 Lion at AW AND NOTABY PUBLIC, co. 529 12th street west, de lily N RK. JAMES T. YOUNG has removed his office D from Ne. 473 joth str to his residence, No. 425 New York ay iy All orders leftat & BKO..corner 9b # uy, will be promptl ‘RANK M.STBINGFIELD, BP **CoNSeabte AND COLLECTOR. Collects Rents. Debts and Claims ef ali kin Business placed fu his hawds receives prompt at- tention. References given if required 3 Umce SIT oth street, above Pa. avenue; resi- bce Lst , between 9th and 10th. (ab Orders by mall promptly attended to. de 14 hm" ADIRS_If Is ACKNOWLEDGED THAT 4 the NEW STAMPING DEPOT, on 9th street, 439. bas the best selection of Patterns ever of fered here, and the proprietor has reduced the price to ONE BALF that bas been cb: ed here- Stamper, no tear need fofore. Being a prac « had of getting what will sult y sec him. He will make and stamo ANY nde is tt OU HAVE BEEN IMPRUDENT Buchu nor Samaritan humbuge the rp.” See Dr. DARBY. on ith stree sit ellows” Hall, and be cared permanently. ‘ R. H. E, WOODBURY has removed his office : 39 F St. Patrick's DD)" WoMi33 FP atrects opposite it. Patric AL —Young men who have in a oy Srtain secret habits, m for business, pleasure, or the duties of married life; also, middle sged and old men, who. from the follies of youth, or other feel s debility in advence of their years. “placing themselves under the treatment of bould first read ‘The Secret Friend. will learn something of importance ez —— Brteed, 7 pont pean’ oS dress, in a sealed envelope. on receipt of 25 cents, ‘acitew Dr CHAS. A- STUART & OU. Boston, Mase ‘no $1y AL AND FUNEBAL WREATHS. BO- Bur irs “Ckosses, ANCHORS, STARS. &c., reserved fm patural form. WAX FLOWEBS, AIK FLOWERS, and BRAIWING. by Mra. FEIES, late of Boston. Has removed to No. 429 ith street, between G and H. oc 36m) ADIES WHO ABE DESIBOUS OF A SKILL- 4 fu] and accomplished Physician, should con- sult Dr HENRY MORTON, 160 east Fayette Baltimore, Ma. Dr_ Morton's services ny be jengagea in Washington or any o! yy addressingas above oc 13-3" AMES GUILD, Dealer in Noe and Second hand J Furnitere. Old Farnitare Repaired, Beuap- and Warsisbed. 12th and Bst Obarch holster: ear od the canal.) Highest price paid for Second- Forsiture. wolly , TaH ©. BLACK. WARDN.LAMON, C.¥.BLACK- —— LAW OFFICE. BLACK, LAMON 8 ©O., Counsellors and Attorneys at-Law in the Sa) Court of the United States, the Court of the Courts of the District, the Bxecative nts Vommittees of Congress. memea GOe lath strest, (disectly opposite Wil- lards? Hotel) de 18-tf —————— j - GLOTHING, &e. oUSND ADVICES. ‘That's it! that's it! Just listen a bit. From the folks at Smith's Oak Hall Come= a word of advice, So sound and so nice, For the present season of Fall. Button your cost Up to your throat. And see that you're warmly clad; Or with cold in your head You'll besick ia your bed, Which will be om phan a hg And you'll stay in With the cold im your head, And compdlled to be somewhat quiet, ‘Till you've — enough staf, And all sorts of sick fol&s’ diet. Better beware, And always take care b Yad for the Fall, coe "iatease cisthes, it 1088 Which are sold at Smfth's Oak Hall. SMITH BROS. & CO. MEECHANT TAILORS, AND DEALERS IN GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS, . oak — 464 born gow rg sae t recei the largest nest stoc! PIECE GOUDS ever otfered im the city of Waske ingte ing secured the artists custant att The best work and moderate charges is our metto. des-im™ returns his sin- 0c S1-2m ; J. HEDERGES, « * Successor te A B00. CITIZEN'S ano, Byereaay” 3 ay Brown's, tan a 362 nar ivenio arenes." _my 1? (j2°VER « Baken CELESRaTED FIRST PREMIUM FAMILY SEWING MACHINES, The best Family Machtne tn the market. 1 The.only Mackwne that will both Sew end Eum- Jor perfertly. They make 1:TDey make an Elastec Stich that will not break Call and sxamine their wane Isis, 2Y HOWITT BURNS. 4 Where can I get s good cigar? Ae ’ Finley. Just the thing aus” e 3 spesientie rivet fers a situa white. sme slits ‘No “G89 7TH OTRERT, near B. if UAN OFFIOR, 372 B STREET, : Between 10th and }1th streets, MONEY LOANED on Gold std Sliver weiry, Clothlage .» Bo. dew im” - XXIX. HOLIDAY GOODS. FOR THE HOLIDAYS! received the largest assortment of French and’ Americen LOR OANDLES that A Jarge assortment of PANOY SUGAR PLUM Sitee the public ot the et oveitie aren and FRUIT CARES, commantly on hard, POON Call and examine, at none avenn de 20-101" between 9th and 10th stresta. 5 NINTH STREET. 505 PREPARE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, |\KIDWELL & HENDERSON Wold respectfully call the attention of their friends and the public to their large and well- selected assortment of WALL PAPERS AND WINDOW SHADES, allarge OML CLOTHS, TABLE COVERS. SUSTIO BLI APER CURTAINS, FIBE ROABD PRINTS, OVAL PIOTUBE FRAMES, Together with CORDS AND TASSELS TO SUIT. All of which they are prepared to roll at the LOWEST CASH PBSIOKS. Remember the place, 505 NINTH STREET. Four doors above D street, Seaton Hall Building. deo 18 2w LLABD’S M AF CHOCOLATS DE Faryass, iT BONBONS. ALSO, MAI ARD'S “i bdovokar PAB wee £ This Triple Vanilla CHOCOLATE 18 superior in auallty and flavor to any otter made tp thia country,and is e] especial ‘or table ase. re ree W BURCHELL. corner ith and F streets, de 20, under Ebbitt House, (CBsISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRES. A rick and Nee wee Ssrortment of Gentlemen's de Cham tten up expressly for the holidays. Gold, Sliver, and Ivory-tended Canes, in beautiful ‘variety’ with Scaris, Ties, Gloves. Suspenders. &c., with superior lot Totlet Articles, at reduced prices, at B’s Gents’ Furnishing Sto de 13-00tf 4 iP venue, BD CoLonsp TOY BOOKS, from London; Freac! Juyenile Books, direct from Paris; Laboulayes’ New Fairy Tales; me. largely illustrated, and hers, just recei many others, ju! RANCK TAYLOR, de 24 LF OUT FOB THE HOLIDAYS! CHR. RUPPERYT, KRISS KRINGLE HEADQUARTERS, No. 522 7TH BTREET, BETWEEN D AND E, Importer of al! kinds of NEW TOYS AND FANCY GOoObS, Adapted for CHRISTMAS PIQSENTS. Mr. BUPPERT takes great pleasure to inform his numerous customers and the pablic generally that be has just received, through his agents in France and Germany. the largest aud best selected Fancy Goods, suitable for Holiday aud New Year Presents, among which w imerate in part :— DOLLS of every description, A great variety of KY MONAIES. PORTABD CASES Wonk SE REDS. PERFUMERY, WRITING DESKS, wpe RNG O88 CHESS AND ee ee BACKGAMON BOARDS, CHINA VASES. OBNAM TS, KOCR SND HOBBY HORSES. And also state that in opder to give his customers increased advantages and facility in the examina- oe of my Stock of Goods, have fitted, at mach trouble, a large apartment im the second story, directly over my Store, where we will at all times Me pigeenr in waiting upon those who may me wit! . ally tavited to make thelr selections us extly (e8 'y tm make their se! jon ear! es convenient. de 14 tial d 8. 0. FORD, Agent. IBICAN BOUK ?” teh wi Otherwise restored to perfect health.” jal-eo2w J G Of) ae fy bo.dey Gne most popular extracts for the handkerchie: introduced thet has ever been 1 Bold every whe: BEMEDIAL poe FOR SPEOIAL No. 14 Bond street, New York. SF Full information, with the pighest testimo- Book on Special Diseases, on a sealed ntfree, BI” Be sure and send for them, and you will not regret it; for. es advertising phy- sicians are gener: oeresions. ithout references ‘ranger shonid be trasted. Zeclow, ofan r postage avd directto BB. LA NOE. No. 14 Bond street, New York. no 12-D&Wly MABBIAGE AND CELIBAOY, Essay of Fersine and Instruction for Young D. ‘Aino, iseases and Abuses which prostrate 6 Vital powers, with sure means of relief. Sent 1 chacge in sealed letter envelopes. Address SKI Philad im any country. envelope, N HO N, Howard Associa- HGUGHTON, Howard Associ SEOBET DISBASKS. Samanivan's Girtis the most certain, safe and effectual remedy—indeed, the only vegetable reme- dy ever discovered. Cures in two to tour da: d 8. Jvicrs— and perma: ilis. Scrofala, Ulcers, Sores, Price #1 25 per bottle. Bold by ertisement. my HALL’S VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR RE NEWER Renews the Hair, Bav’s Vaerras.e Sicitian Hair Benewrg Restores gray hair to the original color, Hay’s VecetTas.e Sictiian Main RenewER Prev the bair from falling off. LL's VEGETABLE SiciLian Hain RENEWER Hart's dcee the badr soft and glossy. a VEGETADLE SiciLian Haim BENEWER ALL's VEGhoce not etain the aki, Hav’s Sicitian Veortasiz Mair Rexewer Has proved itself the best Ea ion for the hair ever presented fo the public. Price @1. For sale by all druggists. ja 30-Tuly SURELY, STEADILY, SUCCESSFULLY, SMOLANDEE'S EXTEACT BUCKU Is CURING every case of Kipnry Diszas®, EuEUMatisx, Graver, Urinary Disorpets, WEAKNESS and Pains in the Back, Frmatz OomPLaints and ‘Trousers arising from Bxcussxs oF any Kivo. OOME, YB AFFLIOTED! TRY SMOLANDEB’S. TAKE NO OTHER BUCKED. Sold by all Apothecartes. Price $1. D. BARNES & 0O., New York, and BARNES, WARD &00., Sew Orleans, Southern Agents. BUBLEIGH & Colt TE & 00.8 WINTER SOAP, Recommended fot cnartry uANBs and forgeneral TOILET use daring corp WeAaTURR. It may be Obtained of all druggists and fancy goods dealers, feb 9-eoly STAURANTS, &. WILLARD’S HOTEL, Wasnt December 1, 1858. Senators, Bepresentatives,and others, residing in Washington, who oecupy private apartmenta, can accommodated v itl thotr MEALS at this Hotel at the rate of oe i) per wi de42m SYKEB. CHADWICK & OO, M2208 maar ot oxgelignt guality: Corner ith and B atroste er st 5 de19 BeFander Bbbitt House, M4°KEBEL anp coprisa. 30 000 pounds! COpFIsH. «0 barrels jo. 2 EL. ~ Just recelved tour wharf, at the acca ee oe ee 15-tf Mo. 469 Ninth st., bet. Band S$ oMETHING NEW. Ihave eived ral new styles ke Walnut Cane BUSTIO FRAMES”. - ies dectreple “Ainge fan ore EOOBDS E o and TASSE ¥ G8, &, Also, led ine € Bie ra osiee Bietl 1e Present for Teen daye. eis-tial Opposite Patent 7th street, TTO WI Pi OO"? aunvuaM’s Panto Oncauee a 2* All will nd {¢ greatly to their in fo examine these superb Instruments be- Only saunas at Growen WILD & BRO.’ ew Pinko Forte Organ vi No. 497 Bi ie bomen Pegeeeane sad < OnUBCH OMCAN, {or bn LJ sale at lowest facte: easy TUNING and REP ATHING faltetaliyeaece ae He#tpar GIFTS: If you wish togive your friends a usefal and a Obristmas Gift, eal! and examine the e iad | FRENOH CORSETS imported by Mrs, STERN. tatiety yourself by coming immediately to Mrs, STEBN’S Hoop Skirt Factory and Corset Depot 512 7th street, bet. D and E sts de li-tJsal IBEWOOD HOUpR, Corner Penna. avenue and Tieelfth street, Washingon, D.C. Situated in the most central location the city, midway between the CAPITOL AND PRESIDENTIAL MANSION, Only ® short distance from all the Departments, Patent sud Post Offices, Smithsonian Institute, ete, H.H. DUDLEY £00., no 2)-tf Proprietors. CAT Zs Hous pln arin rea be eI nue, between ate, Comfortab’ with first class Board. ‘Iwenty years experience as chief cook at the sev- ry shoal a arent satisfaction’ to alt who will extend me thelr pe. DI and SUPP! at private residences, for parties and bi 411 in the best geen te Saas IR DER le 6-eolm* Proprietor. Eye Ses reine etece a . to Mtantly om day in Call and gtve aad near 6th street. ae ntans Mie friends and the one. oon BTEES. frost every ; it ° PRS eanno! he onxean . CBONIN’S R.* _ NDASH BALL AND SKEATORIAL HEAD QUARTERS, Dealer in Imported Cigars. Also, following brands of Domestic Cigars: Tu Judy, Put, Bobert Burns, &c. [ also keep fine assortment of Tobacco, Meerschaum and Briar Wood Pipes, and Fancy Articles, A large assortment of the finest and best SKATES. 18 Im BRAgtct. BOU 2UETS. ei fie Bas- TS. HANGING BASK OgBrI et JOHN 8aU0: pit “4 TRERS. 4 ‘street, oppori |. Patent Office, | == de 19-206t Lanzexsr STORE IN THE CITY! TWO STORES COMBINED IN ONE! FuRs: : FURS! FURS! LADIES AND OHILDBEN, IN GREAT VARIETY. Having purchased them early this season, we sre enabled to sel] them 00 per cent. cheaper than any house in the city. LANSBUSGH & BROTHER, 515 7th street, delim Intelligencer Building. Lous! FEED! A fall assortment of rekon note Flour for pressieagaar Rasen len then ft can eo KK» 016 AND STOVE WOOD. 282 Pena ave,, bet. Uthand 12th sts, 259 Always on oand a fall supply of the above-name Srticle, sawed and split in any length and size re- quired, and promptly delivered to any part of the District at the LOWEST CASH PRIORs, _Bo 24-tf THOS. J. GALT. ERSONS FUBNIBHING RO Peeper and trouble by calling ees ity ‘3. 506 Ainth af poze to Pongeaivania avenge, who can furnish them with r mad Bed’ Spresdi, Biawkocss Aaeg wionts Bol Shades. of] Clothe. Oarpet, Stair Crash, Towel ing, Table Linen. &e. ao ie dive Ss + &. M. KNABE & 00.8 PLANOB, PRINCE & Eee meron eR ee a ae got tae BY’ ey ui on it. -« 808 Sih ial eget Suc ) OBEAM tes, ai Ersiovar, NW McK ENN! R etary Boe moved from the W, as de 20-006t Unt. yn. and Rep ‘SRATE DEPOT. 4 LADIES’ SKATES of all Kindo; trop $1 80'to gis. Wo. 800 West Baitimorentse: de 183m ‘ Batumere; Md: AHO—One fais heh mn ey Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY. JANUARY 1, 1867. N°. 4,311. " ‘TELEGRAMS, &e. The thirty-two Fenian prisoners remaining Pin jailin Canada, yet undisposed of, will be tried at the next assizes. commencing 10th of January next. The prisoners ve been notified that no delay will be consented to by the Crown unless some special cause be sbown on affidavit. It is Justice Morrison’s term for presiding at the approaching county Astizes, but in order to expedite the proceed- ings two judges wili conduct the assizes,sitiing in separate chambers. By one the usual as- size business will be conducted, and before tae other the Fenian prisoners will be tried. The Grand Trunk train. from Toronto to Sarnia, on Saturday morning ran off the track near Park Hil. A passenger car went down an embankment about twenty feet, making two revolutions in its descent. The conductor and several passengers were more or less injured. Accidentis supposed to have been caused by the spreading of the rails. A revenue ccliector named Brown was way- Jaid at Duvali's Biuff, Arkansas, on the nigh; of the 29th instant, shot through the jaw, and tehhed of a gold watch and $15,000. ‘18 con- air-on is critical. He bad drawn the money in Memphis, and it is supposed” he was followed by the robbers. No arrest have been made. The Qluebec Chronicle, in an editorial on the distribution of the relief fund, asserts that three-fourths of the population of the burned Gistrict were made up of professional and oc- easional beggars, and that a liberal distribution of the fund among those classes would we. nothing more than a waste of money. a. The newsboy, I c Dewitte. alias Max, of New York, who was engaged with the two boys Brown and Jacobs, previously arrested in that city, in the forgery of a check for $5,000 upon ‘be Fourth National Bank, was arrested in Phla‘elpbia Sunday night, and taxen to New York by detective Golden, of that city. The body of James A. King. formerly of I1- linois, and latelya planter near Greenville, Misst:sippi, was found in @ canebrake last week. ¢ had been shot through with a shot- gun. There is no clue to the assassins. W bile discharging the steamer Saxon at Boe- ton. from Philadelphia, two boxes containing four dead bodies were found, They were taken to the dead house. The Warren Connty Infirmary building at Lebanon, Obio, containing 100 inmates, was destroyed by fire at noon yesterday. oss, $20,000; insured for $10,000. No lives were lost. ‘The ferry boats between Cincinnati, Voving- ton,and Newport suspended operations yes- terday, owing to the heavy ice in the river. ‘The Cincinnati suspension bridge, although not fully completed, is to be opened for ve- hicles to-day. The ground at Wilmington, N.C, is now covered with the heaviest snow that has oc- carted there in twenty years. The Park House, Newport, R. 1., was dam- aged by fire Sunday to the extent of six thou- sanc dollars. A Prescott (Arizona) letter of December 10 says that the mines are prosperous, but the In- dians are troublesome. ‘The South Uarolina railroad have deposited £20,)00 in London to meet the interest on their foreign bonds, due January | It is reported that the recent storm damaged the Central Pacific railroad to a great extent. Memphis is intested with thieves, who are daily becoming more bold. The Report of the Treasurer of the United States. The report of Gen. F. E. Spinner, Treasurer of the United States, for the fiscal yéar ending June 30, 1566, has been made to Secretary Mc- Culloch. The report shows the balance of cash on hand from h year was $858,009.15; add trust funds, $2, MM; total, $3,076,042.09. Daring the year there was at the Treasury.trom ali sourees, $1,329,6%6,37=.31. From this was paid <n sccount of the pablic debt and expenses of the Government, $1.196.78,529.93, leaving a balance of $132, 49.11 in the Treasury. The decrease tm the expenditures below those of Jast year were $7 515.07. The receipts from the Post Office Department during the year were $3,624,010.18; expenditures, $3,701. - 235.07; amount withdrawn ancovered ia last '. £36 uspended overdraft on Charles. ton S61, $€9; unavailable—Merchant’s National Bank, Washington, $1,336, balance to new ac- count, $1,372, 623.11. New currency, in amounts as follows, were received, counted, and issned during the year: Compound interest notes, $14,600,U00; legal ten- der notes, $34,374,000; fractional currency, old, ~ 75; tractional currency, new, $15,114,- 37. Total, $96,629,720.75, Certificates of indebtedness to the amount of $54,3°6.000 were issued during the year, being $74,449,000 less than issned the year previous. Ourrency, in old issue demand notes, new issue legal tender notes, one and two year five per cent. notes, sia per cent. notes, gold cer- Uficates, and fractional currency, to the amount Of #211,221,762.05 bas been retired, counted, and destroyed: on which amount there wasa discount for mutilation of $17,. $13.36, In this destruction 99,715,771 separate* pieces of paper money were counted. On the 30th day of June the outstanding balances of the various kinds of United States notes and fractional currency were as follows: Old United States demand notes, $258,121.00 ; new United States legal tender notes, $400,. 756,939.65 ; old postage currency, ~7,011,730.45 ; old issue tractional currency, $7,934,562.11; new issue fractio: currency, $12,018,190.60 ; one year five per cent. Treasury notes, $2,- 151,257.00; two year do., 85,209.315.00; two five per cent. conpon Treasury notes, $1.078,- 550.00; three year six per cent. compound in- terest votes, $172,359,51 1.00. ‘rhe present number of ional baaks fally organized is 1,643. The otai amouat held on the soth of June, pledged for the redemption of the circulation of these banks, was $327,310,350, ‘The number qualified as depositories of public moneys and financial agents of the United States is 362, and the total amount held as securities for United States deposits. $38,177,500. Under the 4Ist section of the national currency act. ‘1. 5s4S) duty has been collected from these banks during the year General Spinner says:—~Again it becomes my duty to present to you. and through you to the Congress of the United States, the great difficulty in the way of the proper conduct and management of this office, on account of the utterly inadequate pay awarded by law to its officers, clerks, and otheremployees. 1t is ex- ceedingly difficult to procure the services of persons of the ability, capacity, and proved integrity of c eter requil for piaces of such t responsjoility, and when procured it is still more diffien!t to retain * On the subject of female clerxs Gen. S. says: “The expe mt of employing females as clerks bas been, so far as this office is con- cerned. a success. For many kinds of office- ‘work, like the manipulating and counting of fractional currency, they excel. ana in my opinien are to be preterred to maies. There is, however, quiteas much difference in point of ability between female clerks as there is be- tween the several classes of male clerks, whose equals seme of them are. Many of them are Able to accomplish more than twice as mach and with accuracy than some others, So, too, some of them incur great risks, nsible for making mistakes in count, and for counterfeits. overlooked. Many make res- titution for these errors, whieh takes a large reentage from their salaries. Such should y every consideration ef justice and fair deal- ing be paid according to their merits, and the tieks id liabilities theyimear. So. it is a jlethat their Secs should lated by the prize of promotion for e- The dosent! hesineuies io unjust and pernicious. lt pays the mefely tolerable as much asthe very best: Instead nfrratey 3 the poorer to emmlate the best once ie tends to demoralize them, and ibs 9 them down to the class. is therefore earn- Sort opped hat the needfal reform of classi- may. be authorized.” B F [ae trensseden ‘use cotton for a certain kind of 5 Tinesine ‘way some of the young women angle for their prey. ; EPATePR. §7 Looking at the modern ornamen' dies wear, Cynic called abevy, of girls a chain Er A Roman Vatholle Courch, exclusively for colered people, isto be estxblished at dt, Lo : @7 An iveane lady in Nebraska strangled herself with her ies Macinnd, 0 fow weisbes, va six pearls ina dish of stera. er ne ats Wokxiia ove ghee, by is crinoline like an inate man Beeaure often stands eut about trifles. sae tiy Meee mlluans can tudo wre id Write. MILITARY COMMISSI: Becision of the ie (apr e ourtinm the Mil- The decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Milligan bas just been published. Mr. Justice Davis delivered the opinion of the court. Un the 10th day of May, 1865, Lambdin P. Milligan presented @ petition to the Circait Court of the United States for the District of Indiana, to be discharged from an alleged uniawtul imprisonment. The case made by the petition is this: Milligan is a citizen of 1 i as lived for twenty years in Indiana; and at the time of the grievances complained of wis not, and never has been in litary or ‘al seryice of the United States. On the 5th day of October, 1864, while ‘at bome, he was arrested by order of (jeneral Alvin P. Hovey, commanding the military district of Indiana, and has ever since been kept in close confinement. m the 2ist day of October, 1864, he was brought before a military commission, con- vened at Indianapolis by order of (en. Hovey: tried on certain charges and specifications: found guilty and sentenced to be hanged: and the sentence ordered to be executed on Friday, the 9th day of May, 1865 On the 2d day of Japuary, 1565, after the Proceedings of the military commission were at an end, the Circuit Court of the United States for Indiana met at Indianapolis and empaneled 2 grand jury. who were charged to e whether the laws of the United Stales had been violated; and if so, to make present- Mente. The courtadjourned on the 27th day ‘ January, baving, prior thereto, discharged from further service the grand jury, who did not find any bili of indictment or make any presentment against Milligan for any offence whatever; and, in fact, since hisimprisonment, no bill ef indictment has been found, or pre- sentment made against him by any grand jary of the United States. Milligan insists that said military commis- sion had no jurisdiction to try him upon the charges preferred, or upon any charges what- ever, because he wasa citizen of the United States, and the State of Indians, and had not been, since the commencement of the late re- bellion, a resident of any of the States whose citizens were arrayed against the Government, and that the right of trial by jury was guaran- teed 'o him by the Constitution of the United States. The prayer of the petition was, that under the act ot Congress, approved March 34. 156}, entitied ‘An act relating to habeas corpus, and regulating judicial proceedings in certain cases.” be may be brought before the court, and either turned over to the proper civil tri- bunal, to be proceeded against according to the law of the land, or discharged from custody al- together. As to the disposal ef the special case before the court, the judges unanimously agreed. On the facts presented, which are briefly rehearsed in the opinion of Justice Davis, it was agreed. first, that Mulligan was entitled to the writ of habeas corpus; second, hat he ought to be dis- charged from custody: third, that the military commission Which tried him had no jurisdic- tion. But four of the j ustices, Chief Justiee Chase and Justices Wayne, Swayne, and Mil- ler, dissented from the majority by denving their construction that it is not im the power of Congress to authorize military commissions to try civilians. The opinion begins with a clear, brief state- mentof the facts involved, and the three points certified to the Supreme Court from the Circuit Court of Indiana. It disposes of the objections raised to the jurisdiction of the court. There is no question about the duty of the Circuit Court io entertain the application for the writ. The objection that a certificate of division be- tween the judges can only occur in a cause, and that this is not a cause until after issue of the writ and a return 2s conclusively set one side. Any prosecution of a remedy which the law allows is a cause, and Milligan pur- sued the only remedy which the law afforded. ‘The act of March 3, 1565, under which Mil- ligan claimed his discharge, is shown to be Sepionme. he controlling question is stated to be: Upon the facts stated in Milligan’s petition, and theexbibits filed, “had the military com- Mission mentioned in it jurisdiction legally to try and sentence Lim !” Naturally it enlarges on the importance of such an inquiry, and recalls the history of the struggle to preserve the liberty of the citizen. The provisions of the Constitution are claimed to be too plain for doubt. Jury trial is guaranteed expressiy in the original instrument, exceptin eases ofim- peacbment, while the amendments secure ex- emption from unreasonable search and seiz- ure, presentment by a grand jury, and jary trial under conditions most Hkely wo sscure justice and preyent oppression. The Cousti- tution is designed for both peace and war, and nomore pernicious dogma was ever started than “that any of its provisions can be sus- led during Any of the great exigencies of vernment.” In the case of Milligan the Constitution was infringed. 1. By a trial by a tribunal not ordained and established by gress, 2. By denying hima trial by jury. The decision affirms at notonly was the com- Mission illegai, but that “no usageof war could sanction a military trial there (in Indjana) for Any offence whatever of 8 citizen in civil Hfe in ho wise connected with the military ser- vice;"’ and it goes so far as toaffirm that #Con- gress could grant nosuch power.” There was no necessity for the commission, as the courts were open in Indiana, and though military courts are necessary for men in the military ornaval service, yet to all others the = tution guaranteesa trial by jury. “This is a vital principle.” «It is not heid by suffer- ance, and cannot be frittered away on any of State or political necessity. The plea of martial jaw is untenable. It would substitute the will ot a soldier for the authority of law, and if accepted, would make republican government a failure. The writ of habeas corpus may be suspended, but the Con- stitution goes no further. It does not permit interierence with the right of jury trial. The saiety of the country cannot be pleaded in be- halfof such @ suspension, for a eountry pre- served at the sacrifice of ‘be cardinal principles of liberty is not worth the sacrifice. But no plea of safety can be raised in this case, for the courts were unobstructed; and though neces- sity. as in case of foreign invasion, may compel the substitution of the military for the civii arm, yet martial government, after the courts are reinstated, is usurpation. It is equally Tpation if the courts have never been ob- ructed, and it must be confined tothe locality oft actual war. The opinion cites several pre« cedents both from English and American his- sy in su) t of these views. ‘be Chief Justice and the three who agree with him say, “Congress is but the yp seve’ the nation; and does not the security of ind’ als against the abuse of this, as of every other power, depend on the intelligence and virtue of we [ves on their zeal for public and pri- vate liberty, upon official responsibility se. cured by jaw, and upon the fi tions, ratber than upon doubtiu of legislative powers!” m7They have a skatorial queen in Wheel- ing. a7-In England they are reviy: the old cus- tom of burying suicides during night and without religious ceremonies. S77” A new play is entitled “Played Out,” and lady prote it. S27A Louisville paper saysto take of the ship of State in Kentucky, means to get the Senatorship. S7-A French statistician bas ungaliantiy Marseilles, uency of elec- constructions stated that 75,000 ladies in France, wear faise bair. penn Indi ape) is poopie es Whlow took a severe cold on occasion of having bis shirt washed, S27" Fair weather triends are not worth much; are ‘but wet weather with umbrellas to lend tion train w! ‘county, N.Y. a7 The of gola bas fluctuated more vs aimee sea dae Sh years old, ev Ann ol committed suicide at Thompeonyilic, Ut, on Saturday, Poison. a ‘| i H H ‘i i Hi HE HH i : E Hy is i i | f HH May asa EUROPEAN NEWS. More about the Yachts and Bennett’ allenge taken Lon pon, Dec. 3i—Noon,—The extensive de- tment of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham, devoted to tropical productions, was buraed jast noght, Involving & lows Of £30,000. Lonpox, Dec. 31—Evening —The Canadian Gelegates, aiter a seriesof copferences with ‘he Baglish Ministry, nave finally agreed upon a eonfrderation scheme tor the British North American Provinces. LivERrooL, Dec. 31—Evening ~The Mersey Yacht Club have held a meeting at their bead~ qusriers in this city, and extended the hospi. tahties of the club to the members of the New York Yacht Club, now in English ere. Among the festivities in honor of the Ameri- eans, the Mersey Yacht Ciub will give a grand bail, to which invitavons ve been extended to the men of the Henrietta. Fieetwing, anc Vesia. The bali will begiven in this city. CowEs, Dec. 30.—Yesterday the three yachts, Henrietia, Fleetwing, and Vesta, upon the in- yitation of the Queen, sailed up Usborne Bay. Her Majesty came down to the beach and spent some time in Witnessing the various man@u- vres of the yachts. As the winner of the great race, ‘be Henrietta, paseed by ebe saluted it Wwhb a wave of her handkerchief. At the grand bapquet given by the citizens of Cowes Inst evening the hall was profusely decorated with the British and United States flags and the Pictures of the contending yachts, while the Walls were hurg round with triendly mottoes Sir John Simon, M. P . presided at th ter- tainment, and the greatest international good feeling prevailed among the gues Toasts were drank, amidst great enthusiasm, to the Queen, the President, the armies and navies of the United States and Great Britain, peace and prosperity to the United States and Old England, and. the New York yacht squadron; the health of Mr. J. G. Bennett, jr. and a host of other toasts of a friendly character. Major Gen. Seymour, by command of the Queen, ex- preseed ber Majesty's interest ana her thanks for the compliment of the display during the afternoon. Ata dinner given by Lord Lenox, his Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburg, accepted the challenge of Mr. J. G. Bennett, JF, and agreed to sail around the isieof Wight bext August for a prize of £100. The Duke will sail bis own yacht, the Viking. This Announcement bas created a great sensation in yachting circles. The Viking is considered one of the fleetest crafts belonging to the Royal Yacht Club, Panis, Dec. 31—Noon.—A decree bas been Bnaliy abolished, after the first of January, 1867, all tonnage dues upon vessels arriving at French ports, but excepts from its pro: such vessels hailing from countries which tt pose differential dues upon the mercantile ma- rine of France. Haver, Dec. 3!—Noon.—Thirty transports have sa for Vera Cruz from Cherbourg, and the remainder are uader orders to leave by the Sth of Jarnary. Panis, Dec. 31—Evening —fa Liberte of thi Morning announces that Mr. Winchester, American, is urging ppon the French Govern- ment the adoption ef bis new guns into the military and naval service. Lowrr CoLorapo—The Colorado Times Bives a condensed statement of the condition of affairs in the lower portion of that Terri- tory. The crops in the Arkansas Valley have been generally good. Considerable smut ap- — among the wheat, and large quantities ave been injured by sprouting. Large por- luons of corn were caught ay earty. front, ep pecially the American varieties. any pew farms bave been opened thie year. There are now six flouring mills in different portions of the Valley, allot ch are capable of farnieh. ing 8 superior article of four. Three saw milis fing remunerative employment, and the Valley is well supplied with threshing machines, two of which are run by steam. Several large corn- shellers, capable of shelling 1,000 bushels 4 day, are owned by the lerge farmers. prospect of disposing of produce at remun Tative prices is very small. The contracts at Forts Garland and Union were let below fair piieces, and one farm supplied al? the corn for FertLyon. The Denver market scarcely pays anything above the cost of freighting it. The usual markets are closed, and produce bears a nominal value. Little encouragement is given to plant crops another season, especially as the grasshopper scourge will likely attack the early crops. There has been a great deal of stock run off by thieves the past season. When the Pacific railroad reaches Denver, an event tolerably sure to bappen during next July, there is little doubt that a branch road will be started southward, along the base of the mountains, towards Santa Fe. This would bring therich farming country of the Arkaneas Valley into easy and cheap communication with Denver, and stimulate its agricultural productions immensely. This valley alone could supply a population of several hundred thousand with breadstaffs. A Fat ACCIDENTALLY KILLe 818 Onttn. On Monday last, Mr. George Wise, of West Bethlehem township, Washington county, Pa, accidentally shot and mortally injured bis child, and severely wounded his wife. Mr. Wise was shooting hogs, and had exploded a cap, and was resting his rifle upon his arm to cap it, when the gun was discharged—the bal) passing through the head of an iufant in the arms ofhis wife and lodging in her breast. The childaied ins few hours. and the ball Was extracted trom fhe breast of the mother, and sbe is likely to recover. Of course ian- guage would fsil to express the grief of the unbsppy husband and tather. It is another warning to be careful when bandling fire- arms.— Pittsburg Dispatch. Beckwreat Cakes.—Hall’s Journal of Health says buckwheat cakes, property baked, are very healthy and nutritious. They should be put on the soapstone griddle, over 2 good fire, and turned once only, and the sooner they are eaten after baking, the better and healthier they are. When turned over more than once, like wheat cakes, they are spoiled, and instead of being the most putritions of food, become the most indigestible. Some housewives, not knowing this fact—which is really a chemical one — this favorite food. tone griddies require no grease, and never burn the cakes. —————r 87 Last Friday a lady in Boston went toa Gentist t@ have # tooth extracted, but alchough two applications of some description of gas were made, none of them affected the desired result, and the teoth was not arawn. On Saturday she was about as usual, but on that evening she was suddenly prostrated as if in 8 fit, and although every effort was made to- ward her recovery, she remained inan insen- sible state until Monday evening. and symp- toms of lockjaw were apparent. Her recovery is notexpected. FLOGGING 18 THE Boston ScHOoLs—Dr. J. P. Ordway, one of the Boston School Commit- tee, stated that during the past nine months 13.744 cases of corporeal punishment has been Te] by the teachers of Boston. This ‘would make the number for the year about 15,000. We have heard something of the way in which knowledge was flogged into the rising generation at tbe “Hub,” butdid not know thas it was carried on at such a rate, INTEN PERANCE ANP I DrocyY.- tion of “Car Secemee Physiology that out of idiots in of whose progenitors could be ascertained, 99 were children of absolute drunkards, and a Jarge proportion of the parents of the remain. der were more or less intemperate. Ofthe 350 ‘idiots 17 were ihe children of parents nearly Telated by blood. are very numerous. 87” Winter bonnets are to be hed with wide brocade strings .| s7In Brazil 1 pine les Cost four cents each, oran, yoo one cent, teanets nix fora cent, cigars ten a cent. S7A lady eigh' pepe i cide in Louleviile. id enough to znow =: ter, S87" Near Sullivan, Indiana, a son of Thomas Ri pole ryey ye apes deny ne Pe the house, fell into the fire ‘was literally roasted to death. S7-It is officially announced that all male by ‘who respect themselves are to thing tet woos € Spanish Gaptend wre aaa an between & cape - itary cloak. @7At the recent funeral of a in the had day of his sud- ans © OF" The acquitted Fenian prnqeers thtak of claiming damages against British Gov- qrapiee! for thse 1mprieonment. @7 A clergyman gavea toast that (wes: met: “