Evening Star Newspaper, July 22, 1867, Page 1

Oe ee VU THE EVENING STAR 18 PUBLISHED DAILY (SUNDAY EXOEPTuD) AT THE STAR BUILDING, Souchweet corner Penn’a avenue and tith sircet, BY Ww. D. WALLAOH. aaa aa canes The STAR is seryed by the carriers to their exbseribers in the City and District at Tex CENTS PER WEEE, Qopiesat the counter, wi or Wibous, Wrappers, Two OxNTs eacb. the, One ; six months, Three Dol- lars; Dollars. No papers are sept from the office longer than ped for. fhe WEEKLY STAR—pablished on Fri- Dviiar and Fifty WASHINGTON, D. C.. MONDAY, JULY 22, 1867. LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, Farsed at F: st Session of the Fortieth Congress be Government for the year y, eighteen hundred and other prrposes,” passed March second, eighteen hundred and sixty- Beveu, expenses ending June tep- couciuding pro- vito ct e act described in the Title bereo! be held to prevent the nece: sary printmg, 48 heretofore done, in the Tressury Depar ment and the bureaus thereof, by their own employees: but the namber of persons empicyed in this service shall not be increased Approved, July 19. 156 ee [PunLic—No. 35 } AN Act ‘for the relief of certain soldiers and sallors therein designated. | Be it ennrted by the Senate cad House of Repre- se of the United States of America in Con- assembled, Tbat no colder or saitor shall & taken or beld to be a deserter from thearmy ornavy who faithfnlly served according to Bis enlistment until the nineteenth of April, heen hundred and siaty-five, and who, hout proper authority or leave first ob- tained. did guit bis command or refuse to serve after said date; but nothing herein con- tained ball operate as a remission of any for- teiture incurred by any such soldier or sailor of bis psy, bounty, pension, or other allow- ances, but ibis act sball be construed solely as @ removal of any disability such soldier or sailor may have incurred py the loss of his Citizenship m consequence of bis desertion. Approved, July 19, 1867 es illnan [Puniic—No. 26 AN AcT to establish certain post roads. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre- sentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following be es- tablished as post routes: MAINE. From Kennebunk, via Kenneb' Onpe Neddick. From Biddeford to Saco Pool. Approved, Jnly 19, 1867 PusLic RESOLUTION No. 35.] Rice Evans, for admission to the Naval Academy, in September next. Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- +s of the United States of America in reseniat Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Navy be, and he Is hereby aathorized to exam- ton to the Naval Academy in September next, Morris Rice Evans, in the same manner as though he had presented him- seit in Jone, as provided by regulation. Approved, July 19, 1567. —— [Puntic- No. 27.) AN Act supplementary to an act entitled “An act to provide for the more efficient govenn- ment of the rebel States,” passed on the sec- ond day of March, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, and the act supplementary thereto, passed on the twenty-third day of March, eighteen bundred and sixty-seven. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That itis hereby declared to have been the true intent and meaning of th ¢ act of the second day of March. one thon- nd eight hundred and sixty-seven. entitled An act to provide for the more efficient sov- ernment of the rebel States." and of the act eupplrmentary thereto, passed on the twenty- third day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven, that the gev- erpments then existing in the rebel States of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi. Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, and Arkansas, were not legal State governments: and that thereafter said governments, continued, were to be con- tinued snbject in all respects to the militiry ecmmanders of the respective districts, and to unt authority of Congress eit further enacted, That the eom- der of ary district named m said act sball have power, subject to the disapproval of the General of the army of the United States, and to bave effect till disapproved. whenever in the opinion of such commander the proper ad- ministration of said act shali require it, to sus- pend or remove trom office, or from the per- formance of official duties and the exercise ot official powers, any officer or person holding or exercising, oF professing to hold or exercise, any civil or military office or daty in such Gistrict under any power, election. appoint- ment of authority derived from, or granted by. or claimed under, any so-called State or the government thereof, or any municipal or other division therof, and upon such suspen- sion or removal such commander, subject to the disproval of the General a: aforesaid, shall have power to provide from time to time for the performance of the said duties of such off- cer OF person so suspended or removed. by the detailof some competent officer or soldier ot the army, or by the apreintment of some orber person. to perfcrm the same, and to fill vacan- cies occasioned by detail, resignation, or other- wise See. 3. And be it further enacted, That tbe Qheneral of the army of the United tes sball be invested withall the powers of sus- pension, removal, appointment, and detail granted in the preceding section to district com- mander= Sec. 4. And he it further enacted, That the acts of the officers ot the army already done in TeMoving in =aid districts per-ons exescising ibe functions of civil officers. and appointing others in their stead, are hereby confirmed: ira. That any person heretofore or here- appointed by any di-trict commander to exercise the fnnetions of any civil office, may be removed ritber by the military officer in command of the district, or by the General of y. And itshall be the duty of <ueh erto Temove from office @s atoresaid All per-op= who are di-loyal to the Govern- mentor tbe United Stat or whe use their otic al influence in any manner to hinder, do- lay, prevent, or obstruct the due and proper Administration of this act and theact: to which its -upplementars Sec. 5. And be if further enacted, That the bonrds of registration provided for in the act entitled “Ap actsupplementary to an act n- titled ‘An act to provide for the more efficient government of the rebel States,’ passed March Two, eighteen hundred snd sixiy-seven, and to facilitate restoration,” passed March twen- ty-three, eignteen hundred and sixty-seven, shail have power, and it shall ve their duty betore allowing the registratien of any person, lo ascertain upon such facts or information as they can obtain, Whether such person is en- tiled to be registered under said act. and the oxth required by said aci shall not be conclu- sive on sncb question, and no person shall be registered unless such board shall decide that heis entitled thereto: and such board spall also have power to examine, undef oath, (to be adminisiered by any member of such board.) any one touching the qualification of any person claiming registration: but in every case of refusal by the board to register av applicant, and in every case of siriking bisname from the list as bereipaster provided,the board shall make a note or memorandum, which shal! be returned with the registration isi to the eom- manding general of th setting forth tbe grouud of such refusalor such siriking trom the list: /rorided, Ths! no person shall be disqualified as member of any board ofreg- istration by reason of race or color. Sec. 6. Ard le it further enacte?, That the intent and mearing of tne osth prescribed id supplementary act is. (among other ) that pe person who has heen a mem- ber of the Legislature of any State, or who has beld any executive or judicial office in any Stace, whether be hes taken an oth to support the Consutation of the United States or not. and whetber be was holding such office at tne commencement of the rebellion, or bad beld it before, and who has afierwards enguged in in- surre, nor rebellion against the Unirea States, or given aid aud comfort to the ene- mies theredt, is entitled to be registered or to vote: and the words “executive or judicial office in any State” in said oath mentioned shall he construed 0 inelude ail civil offices created by law for the administration of any general Jaw of a State, or for the administration of jus tee. See. 7. 4 be if further enacted. That the tme for completing the original registration Provided for in sui may. in the discretion of the commander of any district. be extended tothe fret aay of October, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven: and tbe boards of registraton sball Dave power. ud it shal! be their da'y, commencing fourteen days prior to anv elec- tion under said act. and upon reasousble pud- dre notive of the ume and place thereat, wo re- Nise, for & period of five davs, the regis 'r-tion lists, and pen being satisfed thats sous HOt eDlitled thereto Ans been regis strike the uate of «uch person trom ihe | Sud such person sbali not be «Howe to vote, Au@é such board shall slso, durmg the same period, adi fo sucD registry the names of all persons whe at (bat time pe-sess the qualifi hone required by *3id act who oave not been Airendy Tegistered: 404 DO pereon phil ume, be ent, Jed fo be registered or to y *Jomr reason of any executive pardon or amnesty for any actor thing which, without such pardon or umnesty, would disquality 21m from regis- tration or voting. Sec. 5. And de it further four of satd last-named a ted, That section hall be construed | fosuthorize the commanding general named rein, whenever he shall deem it needtul, to remove any member of a board of registration and to appoint another in his stead, and to fill apy vacancy in such board. 9. And be it further enacted, That all members of said boards ef registration, and all persons hereafter elected or appointed to office said mihtary districts, ander any so-called | State or municipal authority, or by detail or appointment of the district commanders, shall be required to take and to subscribe the oath of office prescribed by law tor officers ot the United States. See. 10. And be it further enacted, That no district commander, or member of the board of registration, or any of the officers or ap- pointees acting under them, shall be bound in hig action by y civil office of the United States. Sec. 11. And le it further enacted, That all the provisions of this act and of the acts wo which this is enpplementary shall be con- strued liberally to the end thatall the intents thereof may be fully and perfectly carried out. Scuvyier Conrax, Speaker of the Honse of Representatives. B. F.Wabe, President of the Senate, pro tempore. In the House of Representatives, U. July 19th, 1867. "5 The President of the United States having re'urned te tbe House of Representatives, in which it originated, the bill entitled An act supplementary to an act entitlea ‘An act to provide for the more efficient government of the rede] States,’ passed on the second day of March, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, and the aet supplementary thereto passed on the twenty-third day of Marcb, eighteen hundred ond sixty-seven,” with his objections thereto. the House of Representatives proceeded, in pursvance of the Constitution, to reconsider the same; and Resolved, That the bil) do pass, two-thirds of the House of Representatives agreeing to pase the same. Altest Sy2 Epwp. McPHERs0N, Clerk H.R., U.S. In the Senate of the United States, July 19, 1867. ‘The Senate having proceeded, in pursuance of the Constitution. to reconsider the bill en led “An act supplementary to an act entitled ‘An uct to provide for the more efficient gov- ernment of the rebel States,’ passed on the second day of March, eighteen hundred and sixty-seven, and the act supplementary there- to, passed on the twenty-third day of Marcb, eighteen hundred and Fixty-seven,” and re- turned to the House of Representatives by the President of the United States, with his objec- tions, and sent by the House of Representa- tives to the Senate, with the message of the President returning the bill: Resolved, Phat the bill do pase, two-thirds of the Senate agreeing to pase the same. Attest: 3. W. Forney. Secretary. By W. J. McDowatp, Chief Clerk. ae PUBLIC RESOLUTION—No. 36.) BSOLUTION to carry into effect the several acts providing for the more efficient government ot the rebel States. Beit resolved by the Senate aud House of Repre- sentatives of the United States of America in Con- gress assembled, That, for the purpose of car- Tying into effect the above-named acts, there be appropriated, out of any money in the ‘treasury not otherwise appropriated, the eum of one million dollars. ScuvuYieR Cotrax, Speaker of the House of Representatives. B. F. Wapg, President of Senate pro tempore. In the House of Kepresentatives, U.S.) July 19, 136 The President of the United States having returned to the House of Representatives in which it originated, the resolution entitled + Jomt Resolution to carry into effect thesev- eral acts providing for the more efficient gov- erpment of the rebel States.” with bis ebjec- tions thereto, the House of Repreeentatives proceeded, in pursuance of the Constitation, to reconsider the same: and Resolved, That the joint resolution do pass, two-tbires of the Honse of Representatives agreeing to pass the same Attest: EpwD. McPggrson, Clerk H.R. U.S In the Senate of the United States, Jaly 19, 1367. The Senate having proceeded, in pursuance of the Constitation, to recons:der the reaolu- tion entitled « Joint Re-oluuon to carry into effect the several acts y oviding for the more efficient government of the rebrl States,” re- turned to the House of Representatives by the President of the United States, with his ob- jections, and rent by the Honse of Represent- Rtives to the Senate, with the message of the President returning the rrsolution: Resolved, That the resolution do pass, two- thirds of the Senate agreeing to psss the: ame. Attest: J. W. Fornay, Secretary By W. J. McDonatp, Chief Clerk. a feonee Rese_uTion—No. Joint Rgesocvrion suthorizing extensions of the mail steamship service between the Uni- ted States and China and Japan. Be itenacted by the Senate and Howse of Rep- resentatives of the United States of Amer‘ca in Congress assembled, That the Postmaster Gen- eral be, and bi eby, anthorized to extend “pd improve the mail steamship service to Japan and China, authorized by act ot Feb- Tuary seventeenth, eighteen hundred and six- », by establishing regular mal connec- ith such otker geaports in China and Japan as will. in bis judgment, promote the usefviness and efficiency of the mail service esiablished by said act: Provided, That such extensions and improvements of the service nre made witbout additional expense to the Government. Approved, July 20, 1567 os THe HARVARDAND YALE Rowinc Matcu- es.—These interesting events took plice at Wolcester, Mars., on Friday, resulting im the victory of the Yale Freshmen over the Har- vard Freshmen, the former making the three miles in 19 minutes 3-4% seconds. Tne Har- vard time Ww: In the second and more important contest between Harvard and Yale. known as the University Race,the Har- vard men were the victors. The three miles were rowed in the unprecedented time of 18 mimues 12% weconds. The Yale time was 19 minutes 23% seconds. The gold medals and wo fings were tbe prizes which Harvard car- red off. Previous to the sbove races the Citizen's Regatta was contended for. Four wherrles rnirred: distance-two miles; prizes $100 and #50. The winners were J C. McKill, first dG. Ward second prize. Time, 16:56 Walter Brown, the champion oarsman of American waters, cpened the programme by rowing three miles against time. He made it in 23 minutes. At the stake boat he broke off & portion of the blade ef one oar. which some- what impeded Dis rowing Curwa—A Protest from the Government—The Coolie Trade —The ship Centurion, trom Hong Kong. Jane 3d, has arrived ai.San Francisco. ‘The Chinese Government has addressed a dis- patch to the foreign minfs‘ers, complaining that certain Europeans we in the habitot sup- plying the insurgents with arms. The Gov, eri ment also reques's that more care be exer- ised by the foreign consnls, so that passports be not iesurd to persons of doubtfal character. The Hong Kong newspspers denounce the ccohe trade as practiced by the Portuguese. They state hat personal punishment is often ioflicted by them npon Chinamen who retuse to ship, and that other undue mean: are also u-ed to make them change their determination. They also give instances of the kidnapping of girlsand women. who are carried off im ¥: Tioug manners for purposes of prostitntio Menu are violently curried off and shipped S orb Ameri ts wpon civilized nations 10 sto) traffic. ry-n it it should Perse the Poruguese eng South Ammxica —Th+ Qoren. Ton Aspro wall po dary ln, arrived with $1,116,330 in wes-ate in New York ves. terday. ‘Ibe war ~eomer Columbia ba- heen delivered to the legitimam authoritie= at Mag- darlene, Ad om Bogova reports every- t ing qviet in the interjor” Mozquerais still ® prisoner. ‘The Legi-luture ot Bolivia refu<ed <s ackwowedg@ any other power tan: thal. of ‘uera. Chili continues im asiate of politi- ae scoré, The Presidential message fsil< t se seis ‘eget ip yy been pre- sented to the Goverpment <vliciring privileges rey jays g a telegrapp cable between the west- ern cast of South Americs and Europe. Ad- vice= from the intermediate gg 4 tates that the ebolera bad enti ist peared, and. bg eee eoreacion, Buen res. The vi 8 Secreed Dconuannsice of the war against TELEGRAMS, ke. At Dexter Park, Chicago, Thursday, there wasa pacing mstch between Magoozler, Ace of Diamonds, Ace ot Ciubs, and Lady Green. The first-uamed won. Time, 2.21 X, 2.30%, 2524. A trotting match followed between Lacy Ella, Lady Alice, and Buckeye Bill. Four heats ‘were ran and the contest was still undetermined, when the judges decided the race and all bets off on account of alleged throwing of the last heat by the driver of Lady Alice. Her ewner, Matt. Colville, was raled off the park. Time of first three heats : 2.30%, 257%, 237%). Lieutenant General Sherman found at St. Lonis a telegram from the Secretary of War, announcing the unwillingness of Congress to the volunteer regiments asked for. herman says he has but three regi- ment iu bis whole command, from the Britian Possession to Texas, not an average of aman to one thousand square miles, a force obviously and ridicusly inadequate, He says the more Teeent rumors of trouble are wholly false or largely exaggerated, as usual, but that the supply of buffalo meat was so scarce, both in the Ute country and in the Sioux, that the Indigne must steal cr starve Five men, supposed to be regulators, killed Major Bridgewater ‘while playing checkers at Stanford, Ky., Friday. The trouble arose re- specting horses which Bridgewater pressed fOr the Feaeral army during the rebellion, and which led to his indictment for horse stealing. Itids eaid that Bridgewater had threatened to kill his assailants whenever they met. The Board of Health of St. Lonis, has pro- hibited the sale of green corn, cucumbers, melons, cabbages, squashes, and all kinds of unripe truit, within the city limite, until the first of October next. Any v: tion of order will be considered a misdemeano? subject to the penalties imposed by the act creating boards of health. The United States steamer Lincoln sailed for Alaska from San Francisco. She conveys a Government surveying party to make a sur- vey of the coast and adjacent island, under the supervision of George Davidson. Gaptein Howard proceeded by the Lincoln to Stika, to organize che affairs of the revenue departments. Some seven death’ from cholera occurred in Memphis, Tenn, Friday. The disease is steadily inereasing, though so faritbad net assumed an epidemicform. A board of health has been organized to put the city in good sanitary condition. There is little or no ex- citement in regard to it. Thursday night an extensive police raid was made upon the houses of ill-fame in Chicago- Fifteen keepers and one hundred and twenty inmates were pulled. They re fined from five to twenty dollars each, and notice was given them that unless they vacated their establishments within a few days, another descent would be made upon them. A National Workingmen's Oonvention is called to meet at Chicago on the third Monday of August next to inaugurate such combins- tion and concert of action among the working classes that they may control power within themselves and use it for their protection. LETTER FROM PARIS. Paris During the Expesitien—The Amer. icam Section—Americans im Paris, &c. (Special Correspondence of the Evening Star.] PARIS, June 1&th, 1867.—As I stood ast nignt in the vicinity of the great aqueducts of Paris, which convey to two immense reservoirs (one of which rests upon 35.000 columns,) the waters of the Duyse, distant some 105 miles, and from that elevated locality viewed the halo of light around ibe building of the Great Exposition, it oceurred to me that what [ had there seen during the day might have some interest for the readers of the Star. So, whilst Parts is virtually asleep yet, although it is eight o'clock, I will briefly give an account of the previous day. First of all, you must know I am lodging at No.0 tue Sertbe, at tne rate of thirty-six francs per week. in an apartment familiarly styled by us “garret.” As to eating, I gener- ally goto Duval’s, where, the host tells me on an average, some 2.999 hungry individuals beside myself get their breakfasts and dinner: every day. This restaurant is the largest, I belteve, in Paris. nevertheless very reason- able, and therefore immensely popular. After descending my six flights of stairs and emerg- ing upon the pavemeni, the first object of at- traction was a filthy-looking individual of the male persuasion, with a drove of donkeys, one of which he was milking. It appears that many people in Paris prefer asses milk, and tbat the venders adopt this primitive, and, 1 am sure, anti-aduiterative method of supply- ing their customers. But, to the Exposition. The peculiar con- struction of the building, so admirably ad apt- ed for the purpoee it was intended for, is fa- miliar toevery one. You arrive at the well guarded turn-stile—copper coin is refused) nothing will do bat you must slap down the exact change, “one franc,” and if you have it not the change can be obtained adjoining by paying a sou for the accommodation. Once in the enclosure ope unconciously looks around tor familiar faces. for among the thousands pressing or sauntering about certainly one ac- quaintance will come to light. Not one. All are strangers to you. Without knowing ex- actly why, youare edging your way to the American section—you see the stars and stripes and feel xs though you met a near and dear friend. You bave followed the main stream of people around the outer or eave and what ig here termed the “retreshment” circie—you ibus have arrived at the American retectory— where you are rather taken aback to find Frenchmengspaniards, Germans, Englishmen, Apiatics and Africans seated around the little tables regaling themselves with Juleps, Uob- blers and Soda Water. I took a seat, watching my chaace to drop into a chair so soon as one near me became vacated—such is the crowd. I asged one of the colored waiters to bring me some soda water with sarsaparilla syrup. After waiting patiently some ten minutes, he brought me some “spiced” soda water, stated that was whatl wanted. I objected. He grinned and said, *Tbat’s Parisian sarsaparilia.” 1 swal- lowed the mixture and what be eaid because I could not dispute it. Nevertheless, I thought it tasted migbtly of wooden nutmegs! There might bave been about sixty Americans sitting scattered about. Acquaintances 1 met none until later in the day I bowed to the familiar faces of the Hon. John Sherman, of Ohio. and Hon. J. W. Forney, of Pennsylvania. What was to be seen I merely glanced at. there was such & profusion; all of which has been described again, and again. Among the great attractions to the Parisians, however, was the daughter of Senator Clay, whose charming Joveliness made her the object of gener: ad lation, aud even arrested the attention of the Empress Eugenia. who is herself quite bean- nauk, despite her age. In fact, Miss Clay com. pletely captivated Parisians, and the iadies of this great city who were privileged to sea her, atonce yielded the palm of greatest bounty to hie fair young American, A.D. TaR Ixpian —A special despatch to the Omah, July 20, sta'es came within one aun- ‘@ Station, on the Union Pacific railread, on Thursday last, and drove offalotef mules. Three chiefs, belonging 'o a friendly tribe of Sioux, report to Uolonel Patrick, at tbe North Plaue, tost a large band of hostile Indians are coming down the North Platte river for the purpose of attacking the settlements, It is thought the party stamped- ing the stock at Brady’s Station is the advance of this hostile band. The Frontier Index, of ‘July 10, says the Imdtans “attacked Baines’s train. near Mud Springs, on July i7tn, and were repulsed. The train bad one man wound- ed. A large Government train, just from the new post at Bisck Hills, lost one man Killed by the Indians. am Fion?.—It was reported in the eit minaveson that e-prize Ment for 200 a side 0 lace yesterday morn! between Bob Sev. xonnas ught, hyping one bonrand tem mina! regvheing in feat of ‘he latter, The mem reside in the aia sa ‘aué fsb rn bat » Lon ke 7 cae of omen were grievan thoee geni eidenat transpire—V. ¥. Sunday Herald. LOCAL NEWS. The Willard Hotel Robbery Case—Decision of Justice Miller. in the case of Hon. Jas. M. Tomeny, charged with abetting in the robbery of Mr. Roberts’ room, in Willard’s Hotel, (the case has here- tofore been reported in the Star,) Jastice Mil- ler this morning rendered. the foliewing de- cision, dismissing the case against the accused : The United States vs. James M_Tomeny.—This case comes before me on an affidavit made on the 11th day of July, 1867, by Edwin B. Rob- erts, & resident of the county of Coakoma, Mississippi. In said affidavit it is alleged that on or about the first day of June, 1966, James M. Tomeny, a citizen of Shelby county, in the State of Tennessee, did feloniously and ma- liclously incite, move, counsel, hire and pro- cure, aid, abet and command one Warren penter. of the State of Tamneseer, on the 25th day of June, 1966, to break and enter the room ofsaid Roberts, at Willard’s Hotel, in the city of Washington and District of Columbia, and to steal, take and carry away therefrom 8 cer- tain tin box, containing divers papers, con- sisting of affidavits of sumdry persons, and ‘youchers for stores and supplies furnished to the army, alleged to be of the value of about fitteen hnndred dollars, the property of the said Roberts. j.So Bot propose tammy yw in detail the tes- timony in this case. 1 simply state with the greatest possible brevity my understanding of its purport. Roberts, the prosecuting witness, testifies to the fact that the robb ry was committed at the time and piace stated in said affidavit. Be- yond this he knows but little of the case, ex- cept as derived from others. ‘be purport of the testimony of Uarpenter. the other witnees for the prosecution, ie, that at the City of Mobile, in the State of Alabama, in the month of June. 1866, Tomeny, through one Rockwell, induced him, by promising a consideration, to make an effort to steal cer- tain of the papers belonging to said Roberts, contained in the said box, then at the Battle Honee in said city, where Roberts was stop- ing; that he failed in the accomplisnment of said purpose there; that Roberts snbse- quently left for Wasbington, and that witness came on to this city withone DaBois. and oth- ers, and here committed the crime, He alco testifies that he received sundry sums of money irom DuBois, Tomeny, and one Tomlinson, and that he handed the stolen pa- pers toTomeny. He further teatifies that he ‘was inducec to come on here as a witness, on the assurance that if he turned States evi- dence it would make Tomeny gulity,.and he ‘Would thereby escape prosecution. Edgar M. Tomlineon, a witiess for the de- tence, who stands unimpeached, testifies that be is well acquainted with the character of Carpenter for troth and veracity, that itis very bad, and that he would not believe bim onoatn And even Roberts, the prosecutor him- self, on cross-exaaination, testifies that the general character of Carpenter for truth and veracity is bad, and that he can be induced to swear falsely. Tomlinson, too, contradicts, distinctly and specifically. most, if not all, of the material statsments of Carpenter. This testimony, in connection with the admission Ca ter that he was induced to turn ‘State’s evidence” on the assurance that, by s0 doing. he would secure for himeeif an immunity from prosecution, together with the jact that his statements are uncerreboraied, leads me to discredit his testimony. The accused, too, bas established in this investigation the most unexceptionable char- acter for honesty, probity, and integrity both 38 a public man and a private citizen, by the testimony of honorable gentlemen occupying the highest piace in the Councils of the Nation, and by others whose veracity is beyond qnes- on, some of whom have known him from early infancy. In view, therefore, of the facts ot this case, a8 disclosed by the testimony, I am clearly of opinion that there is no reasonable ground for belief that the accused is guilty of the erime ‘with which he is charged. The question of my jurisdiction in this case has been elaborately discussed by the learned gentlemen representing both the prosecation and the defense. 1t might, therefore, be expect-d that I would say something on that question. The crime witn which the prisoner is charged is alleged to have beer committed by him, inthe State of Alabama, and he 1s charged as an accessory before the fact. ‘Under these circumstances the Courts of the District of Columbia, have not, in my judge- ment, any juriediction to try the accused; and that being the case 1 have no juriediction, as an examining Conrt, to commit or hold him to bail for trial in this District. The elementary books, as well as the adjudged cases, would aeem to beclearly decisive of this question. ‘The case of the people vs. Adams, (3 Denio, 190; 1 Comstock, 173,) cited by the learned counsel for the prosecution; is not, in my opinion, a case in point to support the prose- tion. In that care, Adams, who was a citizen of the State ot Ohio, was indicted in the City of New York, for obtaining a large sum of money from 8 in that city, by means of fictitious receipts signed by a forwarder in Objo, falsely acknowleaging the delivery to him, of a quantity of pork and lard, for the use of and subject to the order of said firm. Theee receipts, drawn and sigued in UObio, were presented in New York, by agents whe had no kvowledge of the fraud, employed by the defendant in Ohio. The decision in the case turned upon the point that Adams, ba‘ ing employed innocent agents to cousumm! the crime in New York, was guilty asa prin- cipal, there being no other guilty person to whose crime hi ts could be accessorial. And being guilty as a principal, he was llable to prosecution in the place where the crime was consummated, though not present, nor even within tbe general jarisdiction of the Siats That case ts not like the one before me. Carpenter, who consummated the crime in this care, WAs not an innocent agent, if an agent atall. He is, therefore, the principal. ‘The prisoner is discharged ——_e—_—__ THE NaTiowaLs Victoriovs at Lovis- VILLE, KY.—The most exciting and interesting game of base ball of the season was played at Cedar Hill Park yesterday, between the Na- tional Clab, of Washington city, and th jeville Club, of this city. The fame of t! tionals bad preceded them, and not 4 litt Tiosity was manifested to see the celebrated ney are as fine a body of young physicaily speaking, as one generally zees assembled for field sports. They look the picture of health and good nature, while their extraordinary strength, activity, and precision make them exceedingly tough customers to handie. We might cite several instances of it we should call pure bad luck. which betell the Louisville club, but it might be taken for iN uature on our part. The following is the summary: LOUIAVILIR CLUB. | waTIONAL CLUB. Cornwall, 3b...3 3] Parker, c.f. 10 Rebinson, L.1,f2 4) Williams, p. 5 Tracy. c,. 4] Wrient,2' nn 2 7 1 1 1 i 5 9 2| Berthrong, 9 1| Robinson, F, s. 9 7 21 8 INNINGS. 123456789 Louisville. 200283715 1 221 Nation: 720 9 49 723112 Passed" Bails.—Louisville—Robinson, 1: Booth: 4; Tracy,7. National—Berthrong, 4; Fox, 1. Fly Catches.—Louisville—Powell, 2; Qorn- wall, 1; Booth, 1; Robinson, L..1; Brooks, |. Natwons]—Wrignt; 4; Fox, 2. Catches Missed.—Louisville—Brooks, ell, % Tracy, 1; Lyman, }; Dickens, 2; Robin. son, L.,2 ‘ational—Robinson, 1; Studiey, 1; Bertbropg, 1. Home | Runs.—Loutsville—0. National— Wrigbt, 3; Fletcher, 3. ild Throws —Lonisville—Booth, 1; Brooks, 2; Tracy, 1: Dioxena, 3. National—Berthrong, 2; Wrignt, 3; Parker, i. Lefton Bases,—Louteville—Tracy, son, 1, Lyman. 1 Nationai—Parker, er, 2; Smith, 2; Bobinson, 1. Umpire—Charies E. Woon, of the Empire Club, Washington city. Scorere_H.T, Man- son, ior the National. and Geo. B. Blanchard for ‘the Louieville. Time—Three hours and twentv minutes. ‘Rather @ bad beat it is trae, but there was no bad playing. 1f any otber clab thinks, &c., war let any other club wade in. The day wae exceedingly and between four thousand and five tuoussnd persons ‘were in attendance, fully one b8lf of whom were ‘The best feeling prevailed during @ fort ely no wccident is Courier Ion Fasc ia P10: Nic.—To-morréw af ernoon the Ladies Bebenan Deatee Assoouation, No. woe Seven SSereet Parke from the ti memt for the pleasure of their MEDAL AND PaExium List, FOURTH Dis- TRICcT.—The following is a list of the pupils in the public schools of the Fourth District, en- titled to receive the medals and premium: Medal Pupils. Male Grammar School, Giles F. Hei Female dv, Ellie Dunn; Male Intermedia: jarry O. Davis; Female do, Belle Haliday; Secondary School, No. t,Christiani Smith; No. 2, Maggie Imrie; No.3, liza Barnacio; No. 4, Qharles Spindler; No. 5, Willie aler; No. 6, Louis Dentinger; No.7, Annie Maddi- man. Primary School, No. 1, Leah Oallisher; No.2, John Ashton; No. 3, Frank Larcombe; No. 4, Lida Oustis; No.5, Willie Whyte; No. 6, Lucy E. Whitemore; No. 7, Susie Gessford; No.8, Marion Bauey: No. 9, John Thompson. Premiums for Written Examination. Male Grammar School—George M. Davis, John H. Yonson, James Ulear. Female Grammar School—Kate Davis, Liz- zie Riley, Laura Mitchell. Male Intermediate—Thomas W. Flynn, Wil- lie Brennan, Walter E. Stumple. Female Intermediate—Mary Taite, Bettie Havard, Sallie O’Brien. Premiums for Exemplary Conduct and Punctu- it ality. Male Grammar School—Edgie M. Taber, Ambrose E. Rouell, Willie A. Jonnsen, George Hall, Wm. H. Ularke, Willie Korte. Female Grammar School—lda Pamphrey, ap? Gi Delia, Grey, Mary Ward, Halliday, Clara Worreil. Male Intermediate—Chas. H. Taylor, Obas. Wright, George Dunn. Willie Hughes, Robert White, James W. Herron. Female Intermediate—Mary McArdle, Mary Whitmore. Lizzie Brown, Hennie Ryan, Alice Cookey, Molite Davis Secondary No. 1—Lizzie Hickey, Maggie Mil- ahag ot yn, Mary Thomas, Florence rah Secondary No. 2—Lonisa Thomas, Emma Wallingsford, Manie Taylor, Sarah Dulin, Mary Maguire, Laura Snook. Secondary No 3—Susie Mockabee, Cora Phillips, Jane Meyenberg, Fannie Tatapaugh, Florence McElfresh, Laura Smedley. . Secondary No. 4—Levi Adams, Simon Imi- tie, John Taylor, George Hailey, Samuel Bower. John Windsor. Secondary No. 5—Herry Hazard, John Tats- pangh, Walter Cookey. Willie Jones, Christo- pher Arnctt, Willie Lu: Secondary No. 6—James Martin. Sydney ‘Thomae, Albert West, Willie Mitchell, Albert Scott, George Spransey. Secondary No. 7—Nelia Lazenby, Ida Brad- Jey, Jane Yates, Ella Donaldson, Nelia Hum- phries, Laura ramp. Primary No. 1—Catharine Sayers, Annie Adame, Caroline Callisner, Hellen Halley, Mary Greenwell, Jane Dulin. Primary No.2—Frank Yates, Jerry Hepburn, Henry Demaine, Orpheus Budlong, Orsemus Budlong, Harry Langley. Timary No. 3—James Posey, Chas. Muddi- msn, Jae. Skidmore, Jos. Nitza, Willie Hinton, Harry Haliday. Primi vf No. 4—Kate Humphries, Sallie Ty- ser, Io: ‘olson, Lizzie White, Benton Stahl, Augustus Dichara. Primary No. 5—Jobn Williams, Leonard Whitting, Nelson Page, Willie Allen, Everett Lloyd, Albert Winfield. Primary No. 6—Sallie Adame, Mary Boyle, Ida Rabbitt, Alice Carroll, Emma Bamberger, Sarah Underwood. ‘ nema Be: ie a, 5 eee, Elmira Noyes, Kate Riley, Josephine Yates, Mary Boyce, Bettie marin. R ‘Timary No. 8Mary Wilkins, Laura Skid- more, Lillie Tanner, Jennie Beach, Emma San- ford, Annie McBride, Prim: No. 9—Ricbard Bailey, Patrick Sul- Jiven, Joshua Dulin, Rufus Pumphrey, Chas. Nubth, Robert Windsor. Premiums for attention to Study and Improve- ment. Male Grammar Schoel.—Willie P. Dann, David M. Oridler, Willie S Brock. kemale Grammar School — Julia Lane, Louisa Strobel, Camilla Bailey. Male intermediate—Frederick Stowell, Rob’t W. Hinton, Henry Smallwood. Female Intermediate—Jane Hadaway, Mar- tha Barnes, Mollie McDevitt. Secondary, No. 1—Julia Gambrill, Lettie Moore, Emma Green. Secondary, No. 2—-Mary Law, Sophie Da- vidson, Lizzie Frazier. Secondary, No. 8—Sallie Goldsmith, Emeline Smith, Lizzie Haniein. Secondary, No. 4—Jacob Tabler, Tabler, Hugo Ritchie. Seccndary, No. 5--Ohas. Sheck, Jesse Grant, Alfred Taylor. Secondary, No. 6—Daniel Moran, Lemuel Ergwood, Duncan Sayers. ‘Secondary, No.7—Lucy Grissett, Ida Sorrell, Amarda Newton. Piimary, No. 1—Lella Herron, Mantia Clar- voe, Carrie Whitemore. Primary, No. 2—Kobert Anderson, Willie Hill, Willie Dowell. Gilman Primary, No. Frank Hall, Lewis De- vaugbn, Willie Campbell. Primary, No. Eldridge Davis, Geo. Por- ter, Willie Watson. Primary, No. 5— Willie Gessferd, Willie Bell, Jobn Clarvoe. Primary, No. 6—Maggie Reilley, Ida Sher- wood, Annie Fraser. Primary, No. 7—Fannie Shreve, Mary Cam- eron, Fannie Hepburn. Primary, No. s—Eva Hazard. Katie Norbeck, Mary Ragan. Primary, No.9—Everett Rider, Jos. Small, Thomas Maqueen. Premiums for Penmanship. Male Grammar School, Thomas W. Crialer; Female do., Annie Ragan; Male Intermediate School, Willie L. Corcoran; Female Ia: e- diate do. Ada H. Willey: Secondary No. 1, Barbara Myers; No 2, Mary Wallingsford: No.2, Sarah Noyes: No. 4, Willie Lipphard: No 5, Jobn Humpbries; No 6, Eugene Snook; No. 7, Harriet Haliday.’ Primary No. 1, Oar- oline Nesline; No. 2, James Thomas; No. 3, Willie Kearney: No.4, Willie Fisher: No. 5, Herman Knoch; No. 6, Katie Wolte; No. 7, Sallie Joheson; No. 6, Emma Graham; No.9, Michael Sheehan. Premiums for Vocal Music. Male Grammar School, Thomas W. uridler: Female do., Lizzie Henning; Male Intermedi- ate, George W. Overton; Female d x Brothers; Second 2, Louisa Thomas; No.3, Annie Lenoir; Frank Lomax; No.5, Henry Hazard; Ni George Dulaney; No. 7. Laura Muddiman. Primary No. 1, Ella Imirie; No. 2, Willie Yonson; No. 3, RB ; No. 4, Rose Howe; No. ; No. 6; Eliza No. 7, Kae Surling; No. 8, Hallie (v. 9, Jerry Flaherty. Premiums for Neatnesss. Male Grammar School. Frank Bild; Female do.. Jane McAuley; Maje Intermediate, Lam- bert. Bei Female'do, Martha Hunt; Sec- Clara No. 2, Maggie Hut- Lafayetie Butler; Richard Hender- No. 5, George Graham; No.7, Mary Grif. fn; ‘No.8, Alice Barnes; No. , Joseph Don- alson. In the Female Grammar School, Bettie Lynch ‘Was entitled to receive the medal, but it was won by Elle Donn. Honorably Aentioned. Willie Jones, Willie Hall, Wilhe Baker, Altred Yeatman, Willie McQueen. Daniel hey, Willie Wimsatt, George Marders, of th Male Intermediate School. Kate Maxwell. Ida Barron, Fannie Sypherd, Maggie Williams, Katie 5 hia Walker, Amy Barnard, Elja Fraser. Emma ds Lizzie Corcoran, Netue Robinson, Margaret Luckett, Annie Whitmore, Katie McGuire, Lilly Clear, Susie Howison, ae Fannie Davis, of the Female Interme- le. Percy Hall, Thomas Riley, William Pettit, Washington Riley, Eddie Williams, James Depue, and Bild, of Secondary No. 6. larry Olarke, Walter Busey, Ol and Micheel Bigeane, of Primary No.2 * Joh idler, Jobn Masters, Richard Ragan, es afen iSoagern Skidmore, Onarl rank Bailey, Popkins, i: Saye J. Wood, K. Stewart, . Paunee, M. Watkins L. Bircb, Fannie Jenkins, and §, Clarke, of Primary No. 6. In Pr bool No. 1, Leah Callister, o n Bel lo. Xs Cal a each enti! the medal, and it ‘was won by Leab Calitener, ij Female Grammar School, Mary Gas dea eaclanine ase wet Tae Batt Gaua SWioes—The Baltishore rot Nor American of this en anged Anare Visited ie Vicinit; ary where he mets Saturday night a large number of the friends | | xtax.—On Friday night, a young man | Anderman reached here from Washi in AM-~A meeting of the members rigade, residing in this city. was last Saturday evening at the rooms of ‘he an’s Cour:, City Hall, and resolatious were passed of respect to the late Genera! Thomas Francie Meagher, declaring “Tha: ia his death Ireland has lost one of her mos: de- voted sons, America one of her braves! = Giers, liver:y one of ber noblest cham nd iiterature one ot irs highest ornsm That we tender to Mrs. Meagher our hear:y Snd sincere condolence in this her hour of be~ Teavement, and although he died tn the mere- | dian of life, its splendors were al] tha: man contd wish for. That we o With the officers and soldiers of the New York in doing honors to his That a copy of these resolutions be to Mre. Mengher. That we wear the badge of mourning fo 3” oi cgi. ATTEMPTED SVICIDE OF A WAS Dela Orp opernie brigade in and took lodgings at the Susqnehannah House. rt Station. On the follow morn of Hon. Thaddeus Stevens assembled at his residence, on New Jersey avenue, and tendered | Bim a complimentary serenade as an ac- knowledgment of his services in the cause of | liberty and justice and in honor of the tni- umphant paseage of the Supplementary Re- construction bill. After several airs by tbe band, General Farnsworth, of Illinois, ap- peared upon the porch, and on the psrt of Mr. Stevens, tendered his thanks for the compli- ment, and stated that Mr. Stevens, through Andiporition, was unable to respond. On his own bebalf, he would say that Mr. Steyens* repotation se a statesman has not been over- rated. He hoped that it was not the last time that bis friends would haye an opportunity of calling upon him, and tbat, for mavy years to come, they would have the plensure ot hea ing his voice in the Halls of Congress. return to his home in Pennsylvania at once, with him, no donbt, the esteem and heartfelt thanks of many Washington friends. After music by the band— Hon. WN. B. Juda, of Chicago, appeared, and | after acknowledging the compliment to Mir. | S.. stated, substantially, that Mr.S. was un- te to respond in person, baving, by reeson | of indieporition toretire, though engaged upon important matters at the time. Under the weight of years and consequent infirmities, be is unable to epeak as in the past, but itis the prayer of every earnest lover of liberty | that bis life will be spared to work on, and | the sun shall net £° down upon hia burial | place until he sees the country united from end to end, and the great object for which he | bas labored full; ned. Hon. Edward Clerk of the House of Repre xt introduced. The speaker said that it gratifying circom- stance to every Pennsylvanian in Washingto1 o signal the close of this session of Oongret by such acompliment to the great leader of that body which has enacted a law which bas forever cleared away the nullification projec's of an accidental President; an act which will be beneficial to the South, and will bear fruits througbout coming ages This Congress has settled forever the great question of rec :n- struction; has decided that theend has come to the treason of rebels, and that a rebel State shall never be restored to its place until pened in the garments of loyalty and patriot- em. The aseemblage then proceeded tothe Wash- ington House, with the design of serenadin, Senator Wilson, but that gentleman had left the city. They next proceeded to the National Hotel, and after music by the band, Speaker Coltax was introduced and spoke, saying : There are two kinds of serenades in Wash- wi 5 sre about to return to thetrhomes. As Holy ‘Wnit declares that he who taketh off his armor bas more right to be proud than he who putteth it on. 1 value this mark of your regard more higbly because, our work being completed, you mean by it, «well Sone soon and faithfal servants.” ‘They passed the mili jast March. The President vetoed them on the explicit ground that they made the military commanders supreme and al solute over the people of the late rebe! lions States, Congress accepted his con- struction of them, ana repassed them over bie veto. They were cordially indorsed by the loyal people of the North, and acquiesced in more readily than had ‘been supposed by the people of the South. Soon it became ap- parrent that under them loyalty would tri- umph in most of the Southern States, and then the President vetoed his own veto, and pro- muigated adecision of Ris Attorney General that, under these laws, the military command- ers were mere policemen, subordinate to the Proviricnal Governments over which they Dad been placed; the army but a posse comitatus to enforce the decrees of the Rebel Governors and Mayors, and that every Rebel was to be his own register. The people, surprised at these decisions, appealed to Congress in which they placed such deserved confidence, to re- assemble, and from Maine to Ualifornia they came hither toresume their legisiative autuor- ity. and to declare the meaning of their legis- lstion that no legal sophistries of any Attorney Genera} could mystify it. Vetoed again, they | Tepacsed it by 2 vote of four to one, and it has gone on the statute bouk as one of the laws, which th ident, by bis constitutional oath. must “take care tohave faithfully exe- cuted.” Atthe conclusion of Speaker Colfax's speech three cheers were given by the assembled crowd, which then proceeded to the residence of Senator Sumner. Several airs were played, but the Senator did not respond. The party next called upon Senator Yates at Wiliard’s | 0 Senator Yates was introduced to the assem- blage, and after afew prelimimary remarks statea tbat he presumed the serenade wae not tendered to him, as an individual, but as ad- vocate of Republican principle and a member of that body which has been true to its princi- ples and its country. The nation has just parsed through a gigantic war, but through the aid ot Divine Providence the Star Spangled Banner again waves over the sand from Maine to California. During the delivery of his remarks the speaker was frequently applauded. In con- clusion, cheers were given after which the throng dispersed. ee eg as) THE Cask oF SORRELL.— We gave on Satur- day the particulars of the arrest of a man named Charles Sorrell for seditious language. ‘The arrest was mace on a warrant sworn out by Mr. Samuel Strong, who testified as fol- ows: Mr Samuel Strong sworn.—This morning, about 6.30, asl was sweeping the pavement in frout of my residence, I noticed a oumber of the workmen, engaged by the contractor to Jay the pavement on the avenue, sitting about tbe sidewalk, many of whom I knew, as they bad worked for me at the Capitol before the war. I had often heard them talking against Congress, and they were engaged at this time in using abusive language. 1 heara the pris- ener say, “I wish 1 could place fifty barrels of gunpowder under the Capitel, and blow them ail to bell 1 asked the man who said it his name, but he would not tell me; 1 then asked & number of the mecbanice what the man’s neme was who made that remark, but could notget any of them to answer me. 1 came to the city and met Sevator Harlan, and told him the conversaticn I had heard, and | remarked that it was a habit of these seces- sionists to abuse and threaten Congress. He told me to go with him to the Capitol. and he Weuld eee about it. The Sergeant-at-Arms ‘was notified of the threatening language that bad been used. and be sent the lieutenant of ‘the Capitol police to make the complaint. There workmen baye constantly been talking cession talk about my honse, and about tha xt-warthat 16 impending, ind as I ama loyal man I do not Jike to hear it. 1 spoke to Senatore Harlan and Nye, and also to Judge Fisher, and they all said that I was perfectly right abont it. Justice Walter required Sorrell to give 3300 feovrity fot bis appearance hereafrer. if wanted, and for his future good behavior. Mr. W. T. Walker became his security. —_.—_—_ Trupzeance Megrines —At the Northern Liberties Market, yesterday afternoon, a spir- ited temperance meeting was held which was addretsed by Mecars. J.J. Coombs,Geo W. Maber, Oscar Alexander and Mr. Smith. At Grinder’s market house on Virginia ave- nwe, (Island) a large meeting was held under the auspices of Excelsior Division, with Mr. ‘Wm. J Boyd as chairman. Addresses were made by Mr. F.M. Bradley. Mr. Orutchiey and others, atter which several men and three pe girls stepped forward and signed the PI F The Washington City Temperance Society held their usual weekly meeting last evenin; at Temperance Hall where addresses were di lived by Meters. John Goldin. 0. K. Harris. J.J. Coombs pt. Geise, at the conclu- sion of which several came forward and signed the p'edge. In Alexandria @ temperance meeting was beld yesterday, at which addresses were madi with good eftect by Messrs. J. H_ Hollings- bead. Ex-Gov. Thos. Ford, Wm. McFeeters, and W.P. Drew. AsEAULN AND BAttzsry.—‘An old iady named Ostharine Martin, 75 years old, came before Justice Morsell on Saturday, at the fifth:precinct station house, charged by Henry Knopp with asaaulrand baery. The charge ‘was 6Ustgined, and she was required io gi bail for her a eat court. Jack Mar then caused the arrest of Henry Knepp, on the pisto'red irasame charge tgsines sess meena Tre if jartin. Re eerrascnek ic cane visas ‘was sounded from box 3, fire hi ig been discovered in the large brick building on the south wes! sebagai = lower floor promplly and extingnisiied the flames be- much Gamage was done, Loss wifling. a mn the 7 o'clock train trom the West, there arrived his wife and child. five years old, wich bis father and mother, as aleoin the same trai, a young lady. About an hour later, Aa man having previously procured half ounce cf Jandanum.swallowed it. municated the fact of his doing so rents about a half hour after part They immediately procured the atiendan 9 of Dr. Morris, who. by the application of eme:- ics, And having him constantly walked abou prevented the poison from taking effect. The whole party went on to Washington im the 3 o'clock afternoon train.—Bel'o. Am an. eine eS FUNeRAL OF MR. REDPERN—The funerat of thelate Samuel Redfern took place yester- day afternoon from his residence, on H stree’, near Nineteenth, and was attended by a very large number of relatives and friends. The bedy was enclosed ina handsome black wal- Dut ceffip, heavily Mounted with silver, and lined with white satin, with a plate on the ha bearing the name. date of birth, and death. The procession moved to Rock Creek church, where the services were conducted by Rev Dr. Buck, of that church, and the remains were interred in the churcb-yard. The fol- lowing named gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: Robert Earle, Wm. Wilson, Jno. Wilson, Chas. Sionssa, Samuel Croplev, Mr. Gibson, Geo. W. Lowrie, and Jno. C Harkness. —_s——_. Tar Onto Srate Acaxcy.—On Satnrday, the case of James C. Wetmore against the State of Obio and Gen. B. R. Corwin—an application forap injunetion to the defendants, restrain- ing them from taking possession of certain books and papers of the Ohio Stateagency, in this city. by action of replevin or otherwise and removing them beyond the Jurisdiction of the court—was before Chief Justice Cartter, in the Equity Court, when Messrs. Hinkle and Ford appeared for the respondents, and Mt. Riddle tor the petitioners. Mr. Hinkle moved to dismiss the bill, and this motion was argued by Mr. Riddle and himeelf; after whi the court decided to refuse the injunction, dissol ing the rule to show cause, and granting leave to withdraw the papers. —— Tux PRizE RING. —Twoyoung colored dam- sels, bamed Mary Foster and Annie Patterson, beving fell out about their lover—cause said to bej usy—eoncluded to “fight :tont,” and the best one should win the prize. They ac- cordingly aseem)led at the corner of 10th street and Rhode Island auenue, on Saturday even- ing, where tbeir friends formed a ring, inside ot which were the two combatants, who ‘set to” in earnest, tearing the clothes off of each other, scratching and biting and pulling woo? at a great rate, until officers Crown and Baily of the Second Precinct, arrived and dispersed the circle by arresting Annie and five or six of the ring. Mary and the others made good their retreat. eas SHOCKING ATTEMPT TO ComMIT SUICIDE. Atabout two o'clock yesterday afternoon He com- to his p { dos covered when Dr. Mc Willisms was called and administered an emetic which soon r lieved her and she is now ina fair state to r cover. The cause of the attempt to destroy her own lite is said to be family difficulties. yee ire: F STEeer Came.—We hear that it is the intention of the Board of Manacera of the Metropolitan Street Railroad to change their cars from those drawn by two horses and use emol'er vehicles, to be drawn by one horse. This change will go tnto effect duritg the fall, snd no doubt will prove a beneficial one, as it ‘will lessen the expenses of the company and enable the cars to run on shorter time, thereby favoring the traveling public greatly. ns New Temrerance DRtnxs.—Mr. R. Good- child sends us come rample dottles of his gin- ger beer, a delightful effervescing summer drink, which is yust the thing for hot weather. From Mr. Charles Rogier, we have received. another sample of his “Champagna Water,” which is becoming popular among temperance folks. pose) 5 Pee GRaxp LaRceny—A man named Arthor Leorgon on Saturday caused the arrest of an- iel Taylor. George Biglan, and Oliver Osburn, charging them with grand larceny. They had a hearing before Justice Morsell,who commit- ted them to jail for court. ge Sr. Ann’s INFANT ASYLUM.—The Lone Star ‘Temperance Club give a pie-nic at Analostan Island on Wednesday. the 24th instant, tor benefit of theabove-named excellent charitable institution. ae ALBXANDRIA 1TEMS.—The Jywrnal of Satur dev -ays Aman named John H. Davis,from Kentucky, rived not long rince with a drove of sheep, which be disposed of in this cityand George- town. by the aid of two men named Brown and Harris, from Lynchburg. These men, Davis alleges, got possession of two hundred dollars, of the proceeds of thesale, which they unlawfully withhold. Davis sued out a war- rant 'o-day and placed itin the handsof offi- cers Burnett and Edelin, who arrested the par- ties, and they were this morning tried by J us- tice Moore on 8 charge of robbery. The Jus- tice, after hearing the casa, ordered the war- rant to be dismi-<ed. The following BP ge of proper:y were sold this morning by fohn H. Parrott, auctioneer. Exchange Banking Honse and lot corner Prince aod Water streets to First National Bank, tor $:,000. One-fourth square ot ground bounded by Wilkes, Alfred, Gibbon and Patrick streets to Wm. M. Sutton, for Whole square bounaed by Fairfax, Water, Jefferson and Greene streets, with brick dwelling thereon, to J. W. Burke, for $1,500. A fine dog belonging to the Mayor was pois- oned this morning by the police. We presume tbe Mayor had a license for the animal, in which case he basa fine opportunity to re- cover damages from the Uorporation, tor bow can the said Corporation destroy that which it has licensed us to bold inviolate. sore, CONGRESSIONAL SENaTE—Saturday. the doors of the Senate ‘were reopened after executive session, at 4.30 >. m. ‘Mr. Ramsey ofiered a bill for the payment of mileage to members of the Fortieth Congress for tbe extra session. Objecied by Mr. Conkling. The Clerk of the House announced that ‘he House had coneurred in the repor! of the con- ference commitiee on adjournment, to-wit. Thai both Houses adjourn ai 4 20 to-day, un- til Thursday, No . at twelve o'clock. Mr. Howard said this was practically an adjournment sine die. He didn’t concur in this view. He believed there would besirong- er reasons for @ session between now and No- vember than there had been forthe present session Mr. Sumner eaid that this proposition was to leave the President, a _bad man, io besiride the rebel Stoies like a Colussus. Theveasand nays were called foron the adoption of the report. The vote was then announced—yeas 17, nays 14. message from the President announced the signing of the resolution ofsympx‘by with the people of Crete; ine bill to establish peace ‘witD certain bostile iribes, and the bill’ io car- Ty into eflect the convention of the Repuvlic of Venezuela. Mr. Sumner (pared if the President was going to return toestablish equal r intbe District of Columbia. = peor ir. Conkling said he had been taformed that the President bad no more biilsto return which Be intended to retui Mr. Somner said ident would pocket gilt Conkling. —We are not responsibie for Mr. Sumner.— Yes, the Senate is responsible owe adjourning he defeats the bill for equal ‘Mr. Conkling replied that equal rights and all other rights would be ai Stoke estaue sale bala from Massachusetts lived. [Laygh- ‘The Senate then, at 4:20, went nto executive seesion, and at 4:30 adjourned, under the reso. lution adapted, until the 2ist of November. Hover —Saturday afternoon’ ‘aay ‘were no PB importance, after our report closed, previous to the mt armament of the House to November @ist. Spires. then the Pres- Tux Osox op Hy Rives Potvanp tm Bar- Pips. the of H. Rives Pollard, of Intenvic ill, by shooting Fomine ete 5 * Kins, in front of the Fountain , on it & nelle provequi han fepeacee se lersrs. Smith and Wille were co: for Hipkins, and John H. pg, Esq., for Pollard,