Evening Star Newspaper, October 31, 1867, Page 1

EVENING STAR: }URLISHBD DAILY (SUNDAY 2XCEPTED) aT THE STAR BUILDING, \.W. earner Pean'a acrnue and Eleventh street, BY NOYES. BAKER & CO, —_—»-—_ The STAR ts served by the carriers to their subscribers in the City and District at Tax OYXTS PER WEEK. Oopies atthe counter, with or without wrappers, Two Czmrs each, PRicB FOR MAILING :-—Thrye months, One Dellar and Féfty Cents; six months, Three Dob- ©; ene yens, Five Dollars. No papsré are rent from the office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published om Fri- aay —One Doliar and a Half @ Year. SPECIAL NOTICES, Bair WRC aT ENOW THY DESTINY MADAME E. ¥. TRORNTON, the ares! Astrologist. Clairvoyant and Peychometriciaa, who aas astonished the fic classes of the Old World, has now located herself at Hudson, N. ¥. Madanhe Thorntc) poasesses “ach wonderfal powers of second ight es to enable her to impart knowledge of the greatest importance to the single or married of either «ex. While in a noded trance, she de- very featares Of the pergen you are saeeten EPpy thie ald or am instrament of intense chomotrope, guarantees to ore of the future husband oF together with date of mar- leading traits of character, humbug, as thonsands of testimo- . She will send, when desired, a ver sHficate, or written gharantes, that the guctnre is what it parports to be. By inclosing & neal Jork of, hair and.atating place of birth, age, sieporition and eOnmplexion, a centa and stamped envelope addressed to yoursel Jou RIL receive the picture and desired information | tn mail. All communications aacredly con- fiden Address. in confidence, MADAME EB, THORNTON. P. 0. Box 225, Hudson, N. ¥. sp 3-D&Weoiy FREE 10 EVERYBODY. A Large 6 pp. Cironlar. giving information of the greatest importance to the young of both sexes. It teaches how the homely may become beantifal, | the despised respected, and the teraken loved. No young lady or gentleman should fail to send t-paid. by re- wer 21. New York, eure the Ttch. their Address, and receive a copy post turnmail. ‘Address P. R fr NT w T willcure Salt Rheum NT cures Old Sores. cures aN Diseases of » 0 cente—by mail cents, All Droggists it. WEEKS & POTTER, Boston, Proprietors. Z, D. GILMAN, Agent, Penna. av. ° se lé-coly NEW MARRIAGE GUIDE, AN ESSAY FOR YOUNG MEN, on Physiologi- cal Errors, Abuses, and Piseases incident te Youth anhood, which create imp 5 © means of relic of eharge, Address Dr. J, N, Howard Association, 8e23-3m pealed envelopes: fi SKILLIN NOUGH' Philadelphia, P SECRET DISEASES. BamMARITAN’s Girt is the most certain, safe, and effectual remedy—indced, the only vegetable rem- edy ever discovered. Cures ip-two to four days, and Fecent cages in twenty-fowr Lorre, No mine al, no balsam, no mercury. Only ten pills to be taken. It ig the soldier’s hope, and a friend to those wh uot wane to be exposed. Male packages, mzle, $3. Samaritan’s Root anp HERR Juices. tive aad pe meenent core for Sprnilis, gS pa cers, Sores, , Tetters, &c. Pric Sold by Ue Ford ‘rtiaeme! Re, a ED Ree adve my STOVES ~ Sroves: stoves! STOVES! For sale a large lot of SECOND HAND STOVES ‘as good as new—cook and heating stoves. ALSO Two GRATES .in perfect order with summer fronts, which Iwill sell very cheap for cash. 462 luth street, between D and E streets. 00 23-6t* GSTOVES! STOVES! STOVES!!!" SS pales Buy your Stoves at the manufactory where You can get repairs. OLD STOVES taken in part pay for new enes. Repairs for all kinds of STOVES and GRATES. at wholesale and retail, at WHITE & BRO.’S, Iron Founders, No 53 43 st.. one square from ihe bridge. ocl-lm* 8318 PEXSSYLY SIA AVENUE. 318 L. §. WOODWARD, (Sneceasor to, Woodward & Se.) Just received a large stock of Bibb & PATENT PARLOR HEATER: vill p iu the best manner, and satis- J, tor heating two. three, or four @ general assortiment_ AND HEATING STOVES, 1d cheap for cash. Tam now prepared to repair imme diately, in the Dest manner, Stoves of all descriptions. Pile: i ly. ase gene neatly 4s. WOODWARD, 315 Pennsylvania avenue, Be 28-1m between lth avd 11. a STOVES! STOVES! ke notice that we are prepared to repair in, the Vest manner, all Kinds oc HEATING Apt AKATUS, and suggest that it is not safe to del: thie work until late fu the fall. sy! We are also prepared to put up new LATROBES gnd other HE] TERS. and are now receiving our fresh stock of COUKING and HEATING STOVES, in great variety, and respectfully invite an exam: ination of our stock. “all at SIBLEY & GUY'S Stove Warerooms, 322 Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and 1th streets, « » which will be en %-dtf BANKRUPTCY NOTICES. et oF COLUMBIA. 58. - the 12th day of Gc- igned hereby gives js appointment as assignee of DAVID ES. in the of Washington, vithin said District, who rupt upon his own pe ef said District. MILTON 2 Oc 4-M&TESW N BANKRUPTCY District oF ConeMBia, 88. At the City of Was 2th day of Oc ber, AWD. 187. The undersigned hereby gives notice of his appointn ee of DAVID TAYLOR. in the ci ‘on, within said District, who bat been. adjudged a bankrupt upon his own petition, by the District Court of-said District. MILTON J. SAFFOLD, ‘Attorney at Law, oc 4- MATH 3w — 42% D street. Assignees. EDUCATIONAL. ‘TING AND DRAWING HOOL, Attorney at L: 359 D street, T's, ZEROTT HALL, Open every day from 9 to 12 and 24 to 6 e’elock. oc 4-1m* VENING COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, No. 594 7th street, between Gand H, Navy’ Yard. Young Ladies and ‘Gentlemen are respectfully in Yited to attend; hours of instruction from 7 to 9_p m. oc 3-lm DANCING ACADEMIES. 'S FASHIONABLE DANCING ACAD. -EST., BET. 91u anv 10TH. now open for the For particulars see ‘at the music stores and at the oc }-im, Academ ROF, KREIS’ DANCING ACADEMY, Penna EF ave., opposite Metrepolitan Hotel. “Ladies. sday and Saturday after 7 asters, noon from 3 to5 0% end Fridey evenings. tr: ean be rented for Ball PAWNBROKERS, BLISHED 1532. ESA SERZBERG S LOAN OFFICE, north € street. between #32 and 6th streets, Immediately in rear of National Hotel. Advances made in all sums on merchandize at the ‘most reasonable rates, and tor any length of time. oc 11-6m STABLISHED FIRM OF HIGRESET Eats babbi 34 FOUR-AND-A-HALY STREET WEST, heat van ue, the highest cash advances on all kinds of handise, to any amouut and for aay time desired at reasonable rates. terest on lange sums greatly reduced, ness strictly confidential. beught for cash and sold at pri ten-ly SCHUMAN. Ry “een AT HIS NEW OFFICE, 6 C STREET, =F near New Jersey Avenue | Waal ington, D.C; Continues to be Confidentially Consulted’ in ail canes requiring skill and experience, being the dis. coverer of the only gure remedies for diseases of « priguic character.” Tre treatment adop im. is that which has the approval of the most distin- guished surgeons of Paris, London and New York. and its universal success bas proved beyond adoubt ata permanent cure for the werst cases of Oon- stitutional Diseases, Enlargement of the Prostrate Glands, diseases produced Ly a certain solitary, tice, &e.. can now be obtained toa moral cor- Bann it application be made to those whose intel ii and skill may be relied on. Since Dr. Behaman has opened in this city, all the many cases that have come ander his care have beem cured without « single exception. Persens opm sulting Dr. Schuman may rely upon receiving every care, and strictly protesstonal_ confidence. In ali Cases ‘an early application 1s of the ukmo importance, as neglect or maltreatment often to the moat serious r OOM arFAN| that the patient comes in contact with no one but the docter. Office hours, 7 to 11 a.m.,3to8 p. oc ly 8 eee ELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU giy PA Wekiheaan vigor ta the Teams sma hloe 20 the valid cheek. Debility isaccompanied by many alarming symptoms, and if ne treatment in mab: suited to, consumption, insunity, of eplleptic ensue. oc 21-DaWly OF MAN IS STRERI ne Dee ooncevous and debilitated: soba mediately use BERNDT 's Exrzact Bycuv. o¢2)-D&aW 51 - Gentlemen, Tnesda} ol0o’clock.” The my 10-ly Soirees sale, thorized by ‘heir respective Governmenis, regular line of steam communti- ) cation. acceptable to the two’ offices, may be @OFFIUIAL. Convention Betw-em the General Post Of- Aye agreed apon the following Articles for the amelioration of the postal service betwemn: the United States of America and the dom of the Netherlands: " ARTICLE 1. There shall be an exchange of correspon. ence between the United States of Americaand the Kingdom of the Netherlands by means of their respective Post Deparmments, and correspondence shall embrace: 1, Letters, ordinary and reglatured. 2’ Newspapers, Book-psckets, prints of all kinds (comprising maps. vin} drawings, photographs, 1! other like productions of mechanical procs sheets of music, etc..) and patterns or samples of merchandize, inclading grains and seeds. And such correspondence may be exchanged « whether originating in either.of said count and destined for the other, or originatng in or destined for foreign countries to which these may respectively serve as intermediaries. ARTICLE 2. The offices for the exchange of mails shell be on the part of the United States: 1. New York. 2. Boston. On the part of the Netherlands: The travelling office Moerdijx. 3 Each Post Department may at any time, after notice to the other, discontinue either of the offices of exchange on its side, always lea ing one office; and the two offices by agree- Ment may at any time establish additional offices of exchange. ARTICLE 3. Each office shall make its own arrangements for the deepatch of its mails to the other office by regular lines of communication; and shall al its own cost pay the expense of such inter- mediate transportation. 1t Is also agreed’ that the cost of international ocean and territorial transit of \he closed mails between the respec- tive frontiers shall be first defrayed by that one of the two Departments which shall have ob- tained from the intermediaries the most favor- le pecuniary terms for such conveyance; and any amount so advanced by one for ac- count of the other shall be promptly reim- bureed. ARTICLE 4. The standard weight for the single rate of phrieceree postage and rule of progression shall be: 1. For letters, 15 g-ammes; in the second paragraph of the first article, that whieh the despatching office shall adopt for the mails which it despatches to the other, adapted tothe convenience and habit of its interior administration. But each office shall give notice to the other of the standard weight it adopts, aud of any subsequent change thereof. The rule of progression shall always be an additional single rate foreach additional standard weight or fraction thereof. The weight stated by the despatching office shall always be accepted, except in vase of manifest mistake. I ARTICLE 5. The single 1ate of postage on the direct cor- respondence ex -banged between the two ad- ministrations, eubject to thereserye mentioned in article 8,eball be as follows: u e letters from the United States, 15 cents, % On letters from the Netherlands, 40 cents, (Duteb.) 3. On all other correspondence mentioned in the second paragraph of the first article, the rate shall be, fer the mails despatched, that which the despatching office shull adopt, adapted to the convenience and habits of its interior administration. But each office shall give notice to the other of the rate it adopts, and of any subsequent change thereof. Whenever & t employed directly between any port of the United States and any port of the North of Europe at such rates that the entire cost of transportation between the two frontiers shall pot exceed for eich single letter rate 5 cents (U.S.) and for each kilogram of other corre- spondence 10 ceat:(U.S;) im that case it is agreed that thé international single letter rate of postage Ly such line shall be reduced to 10 cents (U. S.) trom the United Siates and 25 cents (Duteh) from the Netherlands. And the two offices shall by common accord fix the ume when this reduction shall take effect. ARTICLE 7. The prepayment of postage on ordinary let- ters shall be optional, subject to the conditions m article 8 mentioncd; but on registered let- ters, and om all other correspondence men- tioned in paragraph the second of the first ar- ticle, it shall be obligatory. ARTIOLE 8. If, however, the postage en any correspond- ence shall be prepaid insuffictently, it shall nevertheless be forwarded to its destination, charged with the deficient postage, adding full amounts instead of fractions of 1 cent (U.S.) or Scents (Dutch ) Upon the delivery ef any unpaid or insefficiently paid letter, or ot any other insufficiently paid correspondence, there shall be levied a fine in the United States not exceeding 5 cents{U.S,) in the Netherlands not exceeding 15 cents (Dutch.) This fine and also the deficient postage on all other corres- pondence than letters, shall not enter into the accounts between the two offices, but shall be retsined to the use of the collecting office. ARTICLE 9. Registered correspondence shall, in addition to the postage, be subject to a register fee, not exceeding 10 cents (U.S.) in the United States, and not exceeding 25 cemis (Dutch) in the Netherlands; and this fee shall be always prepaid. ARTICLE 10. Apy correspondence may be registered, as well international correspondence as that originating in or destined for other countries to which these two administrations may respec- tively serve as intermediaries in either direc. tion for the transmission of such registered ar- ticles. Each Department shall notify the other of the countries to which it may thus serve as intermediary. ARTICLE il. Accounts between the two offices shall be regulated on the following basis: Frem the total amount of postages aud register fees co lected by each office on letters, addec. 0 the to- tal amount of prepaid postages and register cost of the intermediate transit thereof between | the two frontiers: and the amount of the two met sums shall be dixided. between the two offices, in the p! n of three-fitths to the of the Netherlands. ARTICLE 12. { The correspondence mentioned in the second under regulations to be by the despatching office; but always inclnd- ing the following PI 1. No packet shal! contain anything which | 33,000, pection, nor any | stated the amount he would fight for- ‘written communication whatever, except to || $1,000—the only Vt state from whom and to whom thi Ketis | tion and time. shall be Closed against ims; sent, the numbers and the prices pi: upon patterns or samples of merelandize. 2. No ket may exceed two feet in length or one foot in any other dimension, or the uivalent in Dutch measurement. . Neither office shall be bound to deliver any article the importation of which may be prohibited by the laws or regulations of the country of destination. 4. So long a8 any customs or stamp duty may 0 chargeable on any articles excban, in tbe mails such duty maybe levied for the use of the customs or stamp tevenue. 5. Except as above no x whatever ise than is herein expressly provided, shall be levied or collected on the correspond- changed. i ence ex ged. 2. vee ‘he two Post Departments shall estab! ry KS ment Reovitegs prety ge plea Ape cat ments in force at the time, —_ = two offices el open fowritg in or destined 0. other for- eign countries to which th may re- ciprocaly serve 8 1D! 8. Itis rate applicable to direct International corres. pe nce augmented by the due to for- eign coutiries, and by any 0! tax for exie; rior service. accords to the other the privilege 00 ace: of transit ef closed malls exchan, i direction, between the cout to which the other may wonvena Oe interme-| diary, Fody ip - ror transporta. ‘Suoh territorial transit shall be recip: 1 tre tach traualt by sen the United States of- flee shell Tecri acroes the waters of the Aten, bites fwoon ie two fron ters 3.) par aeie N2, 4,570. across the waters of the Fate; (b) for otb er kilogramme, net. en ist ‘868, the Netherland Of. shall rece ve as.teliows: For transit across WBErs Of the; ablen te ereen two frontiers: (a) For letters, per single letter rate; spondence, idcents, (U. ~ ARTIOLE 15. ‘The postal accounts, between the two offices shall be stated quarterly, and transmittedand ly as practicable, and the ie for other corre- per kilogramme, ) verified as speedi! balance found due office, debtor office, as the cr ‘The rate tor the conversion of the money of the two countries shall be fixed by common agreement between the two offices. on London or at the tor office may desire. ‘where the transier is made, such transfer shall not be subject to any postal charge by one ce against the other. |Official communications between the two offices shall not be the occasion of any accounts oo . Letters wrongly sent or wrongly or not deliverable for whatever cause, sball be Teturned to the originating office at itsexpense, se is incurred. spondence of all kinds net deliveraple for any cause shall also be returned im like manner. All other correspondence which cannot be de- be shall remam at the disposition of the ecelving office. Any postages upon corres- Pondence~returned, which shall have been charged against the office of destination, shall be discharged trom the account. if any expen istered corre- The two offices shall by mutual consent es- tablish detaijed regulations for carrying these Articles into execution, and they may medify such regulations in like manner from time to fine, @s the exigencies of the cervice may re- quire. Ar’ This Convention shall take effect on the first @ay of January next,and shall continue in force until terminated by mutual or otherwise until one year from the date when one office shall have fotified the other of its Bat the two offices may by common accord modify it at any time, as the exigencies of the service may require. It is subject to approval on the one part by the Postmaster General of the United Siates, on the other by the Minister of Finance of the 2. For all other correspondence, mentioned | Netherlands. Executed in duplicate at the Hague, the twenty-sixth day of September, in the year £67. Gesire to terminate it. JouN A. Kasson, Sp. Oom’r, &e, &e., U J.P. HorsTEDg, (L.8. Post Orrice DEPARTMENT, ‘WasHINGTon, October 13, 1367. § Having examined and considered the fore- going Articles of a Postal Convention for the Amelioration of the Postal Service between the ‘United States of America and the Kingdom ot the Netherlands, which were agreed uponand signed in duplicate at the Hague, the twenty- sixth day of September. one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven, by the Hon. John A. ‘Kasson, Special Commissioner, &c., on behalf of this Department, and by Mr. J. P. Hofstede, Chief Director of the General Post Office of ‘the Netherlands, on behalf of his Department; the seme are by me hereby ratified and ap- proved by and with the advice and consent of the President of the United States. In witness whereof, | have caused the seal of the Post Office Department to be hereto ‘affixed, with my signature, the day and year firs above written. fu. 8] ALEX. W. RANDALL, Postmaster General, U.S. 1 hereby approve theaforegoing Convention, jand in testimony thereof, | baye caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. L. 8. uf the President: F. W. Smwanb, Acting Secretary of Stata WasHincton, October 18, 1267. —~2ee-—___ Garibaldi’s History. Garibaldi, who is again figuring so conspic- uously in European affairs, is now over 60, been born in Nice, July 4, 1206. mn thirty years he bas been engaged ;in revolutionary enterprises, and in fighting by seaand land, being & sort of amphibions warrior, the son of a mariner, and him: cated in that profession, bat is equally skillfal and experienced in the leadership of volanteer His life has been one of great and varied adventure in almost all parts of the world—at one time in Turke: South America, and again period be was in the service of Uruguay, fighting valiantly for the republic, chiefly at sea, though sometimes on land. ds we find him teaching mathematics in Monte- video. Again, im 1848, he went from South America with a portion of tie Italian Leg: to Piedmont, where he rendered ge llant thou: unyailing, service against the Austrians. 1849, when the French expedition to restore eared before Rome, he greatly himself by his heroism and par- ed from Sardinia, he came to New York in 1650, rted himself by making candles in & manufactory on Staten Island. he resumed his vocation asa mariner, and made some voyages in the Pacific. He after- wards returned to Nice, and lived there in re- ANDREW JOHNSON. havin, more armres, at another in Italy. At one the Pope and he sup) tirement till the war with Austria, in 1659, when the Sardinian Government invited him to form a corps, which became celebrated as the “Hunters of the Alps,” and his services throughout the war were most important. The late eyrnts in Italy indicate that the dering adventurer nas a strong hold on the imaginations of the people, who, whether they Fojects or not, always admire a man who will fight for bis ideas, and who does not, like some other plotters of revolution, con- tent himself with fomenting disturbances, the bruut of which is to be borne by other men. The generous qualities of Garibaldi, com- bined with his daring courage and romantic carcer, have gained admiration for the indi- vidval pmong many who have nos: with his cause. Aithe same time neutralizes the influence of his personal popu- larity by rash and indiscreet enterprises. approve hi The Prize Ring. THE Borster AND MCLAUGHLIN FIGHT.— its have at lest succeeded in These two pngil and will fight on the 12th of making a m FO} November, at catch weight, for $100 aside. It United States office, and two-fifths to the office | will come off in the State of Virginia, both men to be in the ring between the hours of seven and twelye &. m. se, nls, to fight in the same ring wits THE MCUOOLE AND Conven MaTou.—The report that articles of agreement had been sat- between these two not Both men have if istectoril: ‘being as to the loca- A McOoole his wishes in the matter, and is daily awaiting an answer, which will no doubt be forthcoming in & day or two.—J. Y. Telegram. hints that the com- y of New York is not so ew and shorter line of serious! W7” The Chicago Tribune assured but thats m assured bu transit to the seaboard might affectit It calls attention to a James river, below &7 Of one hundred and twelve members drewn fora jury in a county in Louisiana, but twenty-five were whiteme dozen editors are candidates New York Legislature. Stone will lecture on « Woman's Ballot” during the roposed route to nd, aa” Nearl for seats in wi France capable neraane Sa Immigration 1s beginnin; ‘understood, however, that such York on Sat ab 5 10" ver, resp be ‘with the | gg7- The Fiatlieaa and other Indian ‘ribes of ved at: Now ‘by one steamer. Montana been attack: 87” A bill was introduced able and finable.’ threaten an entbreak. od. With the small- vox. the ‘TELEGRAMS, &e. There wereonly nine yellow fever intermit- tents in New Orleans Phage At a meeting of iné Board of Health Bight the quétai was 51 led. & Motion was offered by_ Dr, W: s! the fever no longer be an op! The motion pow e ‘and refarted to. ‘Oommittee on Health. . Stone argued that fisease had Tan its course and was no I Su epidemic, though sporadic cases would, 2ontinue for some time. In hié opinion, 3t i@ perfectly sate for a stranger to come to the ctty. In his re- marks, he contended the yellowtfever was not contagious under any circamstgnces, An order has been issaed by Genera! Canby: commanding the Second kary District, that:—“The apportionment of @plegates to the representative districts of the State of North Carohna, as announced by ‘al Orders No. 101, of October 1S, 1867, from: these headquar- ters,is modified for the seyeral districts herein named to read as follows: Counties of Alie- ghany, Ashe, , Wentauga, and Yadkin, together four delegates; co ef Anson, two delegates; county of Guilford, two delegates; cpunties Of Tyrell and Washington, together, one delerate.”” About en thousand white and colored citt- zens celebrated the Republican victory in Virginia by a grand mass mesting in Rieh- mond, Tuesday afternoon. Speeches were made by Hon. Thomas W. Uotwi of New York, and J. W. Hunnicurt, member elect of the Constitutional Convention Mr. Conway spoke for one hour and twenty minutes, In the case at Somerville, N.J., of Jacob Yan Arsdale, indivted for the murder of Jas- per B. Baid, on the 29th of June last, the jury, after an absence of three hotrs, rendered a verdict of guilty of murder in ;be first degree, The great trot at Auburn, N. Y., between the Rochester horse, George Palmer, and the Auburn horse, Gray Mack, has been post- poned on account of rain to Wednesday, No- vember 6. Hon. Thos. Cribben was Tuesday evenin; unanimously and by acclamstion nominate: as candidate for members of ‘he Assembly by e Republican Convention held in Rochester, A fire at 343 Broadway, New York, yester- day morning, destroyed the stocks of goods of Blum & Co., importers of lases, &c., and Har- dee, Bates & Co. Loss $200,100. Hon. Henry Smith was rmominated Tues- day by acclamation by the Hepublicans of the ¥ assembly district of Altany county, New york. There were two yellow fiver interments in Mobile yesterday. The Potomac Water Works. The receiving reeervoir of the Petomac Water Works is simply a mitural basin among the hills between which are namerous small Tavines, which pour into ifthe drainage of the surrounding country, in addition to the waters ot the Powder mili branch. Through this basin the water of the Pitomac on its way to this city formerly had t¢ pass, and was seri- ously deteriorated in its qtality by the growth f vegetation in the bottan ef the reservoir. This. difficulty is obviated by the construction of@conduit to connect tlat which brings the water down from Great Falls to the reservoir just named with the one conveying it from that reservoir to the aisribnting reservoir, 8 little less than a mib nearer the city. While this work, having in view the improve- ment of the qualify of on: water supply, was going on, another one looking to au increase of the quantity was in progres at the same time. The latter was the dam at Great Falls, extend- ing from the Maryland side of the Petomac to Conn’s island, on the Virguia side, by means of which an increased quantity of water could thrown i..o the conduit. The need of this was seriously felt during tae hot weather of the summer of 1566, at whieh time the water supply, especially in the higher portions of the city, became entirely inadequate Both these improvements haye been completed Butumn the work on the foundation maconry of the dam expected to have been completed by the beginning of December, was interrupted by a heavy freshet occurring on the 16th of October. ‘he work on the super- structure masonry was continued until the 20th of December, when all operations on it were suspended, aud owing to high water and re- peated freshets in the spring were not resumed until the 2th of June last. The quality of the work done during the summer of 1566 Was se- verely tested by the high water accompanied with ice last winter and spring; but the ma- sonry stood firm,and when work was resumed. im June, not a stone was outof place. The foundation work is laid on the solid rock in the bed of the river, and the dam as completed is as substantial a structure as can well beim- agined. Not a drop of water can be seen oozing through it along its entire length. The connecting conduit above alluded to is an extensive work, and one which was attend- ed with much difficulty. A tunnel eight hun- dred feet in length had to be constructed through a bil! 4 large portion of it being exca- vated thro fvand loose rock, which was Rot self-e g. This rendered it neces- sary to us precautions against accident through si. >, of which several occurred in spite of all efforts to prevent them, in one case resulting fatally. The work on this tunnel (known as Dalecarlia tunnel) was continued day and night until the 4th of March last, when it was pierced through. On the Sth of Augusté@ast the Potomac water was let through it. There are several minor improvements which remain to be made, some of which are now in progress. The gate house at Great Falls is undergoing repairs, which will probably be completed by the lst of December. The re- ceiving reservoir was emptied on the comple- tion of the connecting ccuduit, its water being in a very impure condition. It bas since been refilled, and now contains about four days’ supply of water, which could be used in case of any accident to the works above, or in case of it should become necessary for any pur- pore to shut off the Potomac water from the conduit. The thing most urgently needed now is the completion of the distributing reservoir, the sides of which require lining. The total amount estimated to be necessary for the completion of the works, including the Parchase of various tracts of land, the im- provement of roads and bridges, the removal of rocks and trees trom above the dam at Great Falls, and various other items, besides the work needed on the distributing and re- ceiving reservoirs, gate-houses, water mains, &e., is avout $700,000. The amount already Appropriated since the works were commenced ist. out three millions and a quarter, which would make the total cos’ about $3,950,000. This isasmaller amoant than has been ex- pended by the city of Baltimore for the same urpose, While our water-works, when com- pleted, will be capable of furnishing a larger supply than the Oroton Aqueduct works of New York, which cost about $12,000,000. MR. AND Mrs. Lrcouw.—A Springfield, Alhnois. correspondent of the N. ¥. Commer- cial says: “Some $60,000 or $70,000 were left by Mr. Lincoln, besides the homestead, valued at $11,000. Her brothers-in-law, Nr.C.M, Smith, (the largest goods dealer in Central Iiii- Rois, and worth, probably, half a million,) and Ninian Edwards, (4 large land owner,) both residing here, are very chagrined by her cow Tse. The Lincoln homestead, corner ot Market and Eighth streets, is occupied by President Tilton, of the T. W. and G. is the Mecca of visitors. . Lincoln’s old law office still remains as he left it. Robert Lincoln ia hie school days was con- exhibit in. gfield once lured him a: * and when his friends found him, Bob was al- moet in the ‘costume of Texan, i of ine OB! He is asco. cisea wth 1 Yous Seecomaon’ son. Your) corres] Ww echoolmate Rober fod bin characler aa 8 student was fe Erte Tad," wo familiar to alt “vivitdrs i wit anna ig Erelnt ors in Ls it re ¢ Bad's ver crcape a iow weeke since ‘while riding a horse, Ho lost his ana, the animal becom ing: frightened, lisie ‘Tad's| foot inthe Hs abe he was dragged} Blong for pearly a er ofa mile, when he wes i {£7 The cholera on the recervin; soe is ‘attributed Son arsenic, | G. W. Railroad, and | ANNUAL CONVE: MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, fSpecial Report for. The Siar.} PIRET DAY—APTERNOON SESSION. TION OF THE YOUNG Upon reastembling at 2X o'clock the Con: vention spent a short while in devotional ex- ercises, Closing with prayer by Mr. Beckett, the colored Vice President, about whose ad- mission euch ® warm discussion occurred et the morning session. The minutes of the morning session were then read sud approved. The President referred to the question of the objection to having colored Vice President, debated in the morning, and stated that siace the recess the following protest bad been baad- ed him, with the request that it be spread upon the minutes. He thought the acceptance o/ the document was the finale to this whole unpleas- ant matter: ‘«We object to the admission of coloreti offi- cers to the Convention. “Signed—B. M. Dennis, Jas. A. Belgiano, a. W* Maynard, J.D. Michael, Jas. W. Ged die, Jobn R. Fairbank, Wm. D. Dalacoar. protest was ordered to be recorded upon the minutes, ‘The question referred to the Business Uoui - mittee—“ Are associations required in the smaller tow: ot ad! take! and coneidered. , aud which is the best method lishing and sustmuing thsm”—was ct Pp The Obair announced that momember wenld be permitted to occupy the floor more than five minutes in the discussion of the same. Mr. A. K. Browne advocated the project, ver and set forth their beneficial results wi! they Dave yet been introduced. 7.G. W. Knowles also approved of tl evterprise, and hoped that similar associations would be erganized was in favor of tees to spread the good work in every town and hamiet in America. Tue subject was further discussed by Mr. Maynard and others, when the Onair closed which he stated there were more of these Uhris- tian associations in the Northwes? than hehad met with in any other section of the country. "ever the courtry. He appointment of commits yi the debate in a few pertinent remarks, during He also treated on the method by which the associations were established. The secretary, Mr. D. W. Glass, offered a resolution, which was referred te the Execu- tive Committee, instructing the correspondents of the Executive Committee of Maryland and the District ef Columbia to draft a circular and send copies to every mivister and Sunday school superintendent in land and the District ot Columbia, urging the formation of ‘Young Men’s Christian Associations. The next subject taken up was “What means (setting aside amusements) shall be employed to interest unconverted young men in the as- fociations?” Upon this point Rev. Mr. Tay- lor and Messrs. Ruthertord, Richardson and others addressed the Convention for about half gn hour; after which, the Uhair announced the following committee on resolutions :—Messrs. A.R. Browne, Wm. A. Bowyer, W. A. Free- , of Washington, intro- duced to the Convention Mr. Wm. H. Oxtoly, of Wheeling, West Virginia, and asked thathe be allowed a few moments to gtve an account of the work in that State. Permission oeing granted, Mr. Oxtoly re- turned his thanks to the association for the kind privilege which nad been extended to him. The cause in his State, he said, was ina most prosperous condition, and great good bad been accomplished through Its influence. ‘The Christian Association in Wheeling was a recognized institution and power in that city, and while there was but one there twelve months ago, there were now five. During the year it ad more than doubled its membership, and the good work was still going on. He felt sanguine that at the next international conyen- tion West Virginia would have more than one delegation, and was also confident that one or two of the new organizations would send dele. gates to Detroit next year. The speaker ex- Pressed much satisfaction at meeting the State ot Maryland and the District of Columbia in convention, and closed by expressing happi- ness at being able to communicate good tidings of great joy from West Virginia. He would now extend “God speed” to the brethren in convention assembled. The President submitted a paper from Messrs. J. E. Small and H. Elkhart, of the Central Association of Baltimore, stating that they should withdraw from the convention. n motion of Mr. Fessenden, the Secretary ‘was directed to place the same on record. Atthis juncture busine:s was suspended, and fifteen minutes were spent in devotional exercives, and then, at 4:15 p. m., the Conven- tion adjourned to meet at 7; o'clock p.m. in Rey. Dr. Gurley’s Church, on New York ave- nue. RVENING SESSION. The Convention reassembled at 7X o’clock, at Rev. Dr. Gurley’s Church, when the ser. vices were opened with prayer and singing. After read: 6 the irinuies of the morning service, the Chair announced that the first business in order was the further consideration of the following topics: “What means shall be employed to interest unconverted young men in the associations: what has been done by the associations, and with what success !”” The President then proceeded toaddress the Association, and directed his remarks princi- pally to the unconverted young men, of which there were over 33,000,000 in the gveat Western country. Attention was called to the perfect tide of young men of this city, who were turned out from the Departments in the afternoon, many of whom sought haunts of dissipation and vice, because they had no homes, and received no religious instractions. The Speaker urged the importance of something being done for their improveme.it. They have an influence, and we can’t afford to ‘ese them. Christian Associations were net the only chan- nels through which the desired end could be accomplished. There were home infinences which should surmount them. Many of our Yourg men, itis true possessed such; but, the there are others who did not, and for tne of these he deemed it necessary for the mem. bers of the Association to enter upon renewed efforts for their moral reformation. The church bad vrst powers and resources for doing good, but their Christian Associations coulddomuch good that could not be reached throngh other mediums. The Speaker, in conclue‘on, related sundry interesting incidents within his experi- ence in this city whe.3 young men were brought within the fold of Unrist through the earnest attention of kindness ot some members of the Christian Association, He hoped re- newed efforts would be mede to increase the number of Christian Associations, and that every means would be resorted to to reach the unconverted. Mr. Ohance, of the Central Baltimore Aszo- ciation, explained the workings of the organi- zation to which he was attached. They had a ‘comfortable bal! for strangers and members to Assemble nt for mental and oral recreation. Prayer meetings were held twice a week, and committees were appointed to seek young men. on the streets and in public places, in order that they might hear the word of God. No secular Engagements were permitted to inter- fere with the discharge ot the duties of tne members of his Associati jon. The audience here sang a verse of the hymn “Blow, oo it, blow,” after which Mr. Dickinson, of West Baltimore, gave the of the working of his associa’ meas Were er thought capable, also, of doing good. There persons who might be induced to go to associ- ation rooms that would not attend church. In . Charch ily extolled, but the: le it ‘istian associations were is association literary societies were about being formed, to which both ladies and men would be attached, dhinid Mr. Ramedale, of Washington, addressed the convention in behelf of the Association of this city. 1ts alm was the promotion of the men- tal, moral, and ph; bers‘and communt The subject was farther debated by Gen. 0. U. Howard, Rev. A. K. Brown, snd Messrs. Winstow, Rhees, Torborg, Giags, and others. A letter was read from George Hl. Stewart, of Philadel Pegretting his absence from the Convention. ‘A gentleman here stated that to-day fitty clerks would be dispensed with in one of the Government Departments, and thet he hoped those here would doallihey ceuld w gain them employment here or elsewhere. Gen. O. O. Howard desired that a prayer be offered op in behalf of those who would chus dissolve thelr connectien with the Govern- ment, and the Chair na: ed Rev. br. J.G. Butler to perform that duty, and he did so in | & very feeling and impressive manaer. Mr: A. S. Pra:t invited the Convention to meet this evening in Rev. Dr. Butler’s church, | corner of Hund Eleventh streets, it being the seveuth semi-centepial anniversary of the Ke- formation, and the invitation was Sccepted. A bymn was sung, when the Convenvion adjourned. SECOND DAY. The Convention reassembled this morning at the Foundry Oburch; the president, (en. Brown, in the Obair, and was opened with exercises conducted by the president, an ‘Rev. Mr. pengen. Mr. A. K. chairm: the Business Committee, made report fixing the order of business for the day, and proposing the sub- ject for discussion as follows: “Shall the as- sociation originate, and if necessary provide Mnocent recreation other than that purely in- tellectual.”” After the discussion a devotional meeting to be held from twelve until one o'clock. ‘The report:was adopted. Mr, Brown, from the Committee on Resolu- tions, reported the following resolution which was adopted: Resolved, That the corresponding members of the Executive Committee of Maryland and the District of Columbia be directed to draft a circular and send to any minister and Sunday school superintendent in Maryland and this District, urging formation ot Young Men’s Christian Associations in their midst. Also, the following. which was adopted : ‘Whereas it has been found impracticabie to carry out the objects of the union passed at Bal- timore Jast year, through such instrumentality; and whereas the International Convention at Montreal has devolved the duty of organizing Associations upon the corresponding members of the State of Maryland and District of Co- lumbia: Kesolved, That the resolution adopting the plan of union is hereby rescinded. Mr. J.D. Michael offered a resolution pro- viding that each association should establish vetem of street or market preaching, 80 as carry the gospel to a class of people who are not reachrd by it now. Mr. M. advocated the passage of the resolu- tion. There were people in the larger cities who never sought eburches, and never re- ceived the benefits of the gospel. The resolution was referred to the Com.nit- tee on Resoiutions. Mr. G. W. Knowles offered the following: ‘Whereas efforts have been made in many of our cities to break down all the barriers to the desecration of the Sabbath day, and the preser- vation of its sanctity is deemed essential to the interests of Christian enterprise: Therefore Resolved, ‘That we as @ Convention, repre- senting as we do the Young Men’s Christian Aseociation of Maryland and the District of Columbia, give our aid and countenance to all roper efforts made in promoting and sustain- ing the sanctity of the Sabbath day, and we pledge ourselves to exert our influence with those in official positions, it need be, to estab- lish its recognition throughout this land. Referred to the committee. Mr. A.K. Browne reported the following, which was adopted: Kesolved, That, in the opinion of this conyen- tion, personal efforts are required in order to establish Young Men’s Christian Associations in our smaller towns, and we recommend as the best plan for adoption to secure such an end would be to appoint committees from our city associations to visit localilies with which they are acquainted, remote from our more largely populated cities, and having found a hucleus for the formation of such an enterprise, the association will doubtless expand and be- come self-sustaining: and (his recommendation | is also made, that any one being aware of a lo- cality destitute in this particular, notify the members of the Executive Committee. Mr. D. W.Giass offered the following; which ‘was referred to the Committee on Resolutions: Whereas, the question of amusements has become a matter of great interest im our asso- ciations, and differest views are entertained on | szid subject; and whereas, card and billiard playing are 60 generally regarded by our mo:t enligh’ened and devoted Onristian people as having evil tendency; therefore Resolved, That we express ourselves as posi- tively adverse to the introduction of such amusemenis. Mr. J. B. Johnson offered the rotlowing; which was referred to the committee: Resolved, That this Convention recommend the associations represented here to adept a system of missionary efforts among the chil- | dren in their respective localities. Mr. Wm. H. Oxtoby offered the following: Resolved, That a committee of three be ap- pointed to wait upon His Excellency, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, and ascertain at what time. (if at all,) it will be convenient for this convention to visit the ‘White House in a body and pay their respects to the Chief Magistrate of the nation. The vote being taken on this resolution, it was rejected. The hour having arrived for the discussion of the question for the day, “shall the associa- tions originate and if necessary provide inno- cent recreation other than that purely intellec- tual.” Mr. J.D. Mitchell was opposed to havin; amusements in the rooms oF the associations, the effect was bad, checkers and chess would not take a christian to heaven. The exercises at the rooms should be of a religious charac- ter. Mr. J. O. Fessenden thought there was no impropriety in haying innocent games in the rooms of the Association. He knew man: christian tamihes who had 4 billiard table, checkers and chess, and many pure christians often indulged in a game of whist. He thought this question of great importance, and should be discussed. Mr. Johnson said he would hand to the members 8 tract recently published on games in the Association. Some christian writers were in tayor of the games, while others were opposed. He thought if there were no cards there would be no gamblers, and if no wine no dronkards. Mr.G. W. Knowles was opposed. to games, The speater had played billiards until three o’clock 4. m., and was fond of it. Continued to play after joining the church, but found it ‘was & bad example, and gave up the game. . Wm, A. eraan (colored) said we did not read in the Bible of our Saviour participa- ung in any games. Esse ball was called an innocent game: yet it had overthrown twe ghussper alréady. Men could not discharge their ‘ies to Ged if they indulged in these .C. B. Ramsdell said there was a large class of young men who did not care for books and lectures, and some means should be ed to bring that infiuenc Mr, J. i. w no harm by singin fon, depiagine ie Violin. He was to checkers and ohess being introduced ta the jon. rooms Mr. Oxtoly: thought it was not necessary to Provide anu introduce these games. ‘There was & tendency among members of the association wr Tromise themselves. At one associa- tion where the room in the third story was ated up for Amusements at least tw hun- 8 visited ite evening and in- eee ceaeneasrene yt of, to a ra 1n.2he came ball el a inutt thought Young, Men's hristian, a thechurch and the ‘was no wrong tables, as well as many other Mr. Abel thought thst this was not the time to come to any definite decision with regard 'o these innocent amusements spoken of. Of course Christian young men did not design de- priving themselves entirely of amusemen‘e, at let ther select those which their inclina~ tions Prompted them to adopt. Mr. A. K. Browne was opposed to billiards, checkers, & He would not deprive any young man of innocent amusements, but some ofthe gamet which had deen mentioned had within bis knowledge led to recklessness and ruin Mr. Dickinson was also opposed to the in- ‘roduetion of these games. They could do no good’ but, om the eontrary, would excite 2 spiric of rivalry, and caute gross neglect of duty and business. Mr, D. W.Gisss,of Baltimore, said our iin- ers are carefui to handie nothing that will orn. Many men regard the introdus. tion of games ‘nto their rooms for the ente tainment or umusement of young men 1s fraught with evil and dangerous to the best interests of our associations; compromising 0 Obristian integrity, and dishonoring to our blessed master.. We sbould not introduce or include anything that will creste division. Obristiaus should include as their agencies those things on wBicb all agree, viz: the em. ployment of prayer, the press, and of personal effort. We should not adopt popular, worldly amusements; but who can take exceptien (Oo such social amusements as reunions, musi-al circles, and serving up refreshments for the mind, the body and the stomach, and gymna- siums. Suck things will draw young mén, and when we so attract, and if we can win and in- terest them and gain their confidence, we can. win their love, and, by the blessing of God, draw them to Jesus. Mr. J.B Jobnson made a few remarks with reference to tbe subject, after which he read extracts from 8 tract &s expressive of his views. Round dances and other ball-roem ar- Tangements were depicted as no! calculated (0 improve the moral feelings nor instruct tha mind. Home amusements were advocated, where the mother and child could parti alike, and be benefitted by the influence. ‘The hour having arrived for holding reli- gious worship, Mr Fessenden was called the chair and the Convention took a reces: ull balf-past 2 o’clock. IGN NEWs. French Intervention in Italy—The Fenian le. Paris, Uctober 30.—Large bodies of troops haye arrived at Toulon, and more are going to thatpiane. A great banquet has been given to the Emperor Napoleon, the Empress Eugene, and Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria. Tha Hotel de Ville was splendidly decorated The Austrian Emperor made a speech in which he thanked the people and invoked acloser amity Detweeu the two nations. In this evation, h» remarked, he saw a new pledge of peace. Many people were in the streets who cheered. lustily. The Emperor Joseph returns home via Berlin. Itis said that the Pope tells the French Government that he will leave shouki | Victor Emanuel enter Rome. FLORENCE, October 30.—1t is said that the deputies Nicotera and Masto were badly wounded during the recent engagements be- tween the Garibaldian volunteers and the Pa- pal forces. The sales of the church bonds have commenced, and large profits have been realized thereby. 1a Manora has been sent on. a mission to Paris. panic is spreading The armories and in this vicinity are guarded, and the Police patrols bave been doubled. MancuxsrEn, October 30.—The Fenian trials are proceeding. The city is quiet. Loxpow, October 30.—Baron Von Buest will sbortly visit here. MaNcHEsTER, October 30—Noon.—The triai of the Fenian, Allen, is now a og, The case against him and others is strong. ‘here 1s much excitement. The court is guarded by national troops. DvBiin, October 29.—The Fenian trials will commence here on Thursday, the ist inst. when the chalienging of the jery will com- mence. EDINBURGH, October 30 —At 8 public dinner sien to Disraeli yesterday he made a Tory eech. Lisnor, October 39.—Late Rio Janeiro dates say the tariff will be increased from January one-fifteenth per cent. Berrwrn, Cctober ceive Bavaria in th proposed by the latter. Paxts, October 30. he mixed commission sent by the Sublime Porte to Urets for the pur- pose of adjusting ihe difficulties between the contending forces in that island Nas failed 19 accomplish its object. Dry G The fluctuations in dry goods during the past week have been almost as lively as the fluctuations in Erie and Northwestern 2om- mon. Atleast this has been the case with do- Mes''>s, if not with Uther descriptions of sea- sonab.. goods. The commission houses and manufacturers’ agents did aot altogether har- monize witk the jobbers in regard to their understandings of what were to be the prices fixed upon. As soon as cotton gave signs of having torched bottom it was evidert that there would be no further reductions in the prices of staple domesties, and jobbers who ‘were not overstocked naturally showed a dis position to buy ; and quite as naturally, when this disposition was shown, prices n to stiffen up again. But an understanding was come to at last, And trade moves on again in its regular course. It is pretty generally understood there is yet a Jarge business in re-. serve for November, not only for the far South but for the “near-by” parchasers. Some fall- ing off in the Southern trade must beexpected from tbe low price of cotton; and the impor- ters as well as the manufac'ures of fancy de- lains and similar ) which depend upon fashion for their value, will have to sumit toa loss from the fact that more of that kind of goods bas been put upon the market than it was. Possible to take. In unoleached cotton there is not much ac- tivity. The place has been put down on an average of about & cent @ yard on heavy sheetings. In all kinds of bleached goods the stock is increasing and prices are not very firm. Great uncertainty exists in the minds ot both buyers and sellers in respect to the future; but itis certain that any revival of trade will induce arise, though the auxiety to sell on the part of manufacturers must pre- vent any considerable advance in prices. ‘There has been more activity in prints than in any other kinds of goods, but the stock is so large that buyers have pot shown anything like a feverish anxiety to stimulate & specula- tive movement, and prices have given way a trifle. Though the stock in first hands is heavy, the desirable styles are not so great as to induce holders to press sales. in cambrics and silesias the demand has improved somewhat. Muslin de Inines Rave been affected 'o a certain extent by a large clearmg-out sale made in one lot to a jobbing- house; but strong efforts are made to Maintain the prices of the more desirable styles. Italian cloths and woolens remsin without any decided change. except for fancy cassimers of Sood sty aa, for which there is a beter de- mand. Foreign dry goods are extremely aull, and with small prospects of any improvement the present season. The§ auction-rooms continue to be weil supplied, and prices have been quite as weli sustained as could baveexpected, considering the general conditions of trade.— N, ¥. Independent, 31st. The Polls Georgia te be Kept Open Until Saturday—The Convention Doubt- less Carried. Avcvsta, Oct 30.—Gen. Pope has issued orders to the registration boards to keep the polls m till 6 p.m. Saturday, an extension of two days. The returns of Orst and sec- ond days indicate that the convention would be defeated, had the time mot beem extended. be carried. The Qonservatives iy throughout the State have tagen no part. The election is passing off quietly, In this cuy and county the vote to-day was 830, and for the two days 2,615. In Lagrange the vote for the two days was abont 1,200. Only four ‘whites have voted. In Linea to-day baly 233 ‘were wi ‘Prussia declines to re- Zollverein on the terms ter to-day, making twi nite” votes that voter -d sy, iJ vot Save been cast. ‘The ‘negroes ‘Rave own way. The lis. A new poll will be o} morrow. or the whites: Nearty all of the yotes cast is for the Radical ticket. General Pope. the time of election twe days. Corvus, Oct. W.—The result of thetwo days’ election is 1,117 votes, all for the conven- tion. Only twenty-five "whites voted. The ot re; im ‘the county 152,910, a bee ory Maer. S180 a » Oct, tion remariahy quiet. No. whhieg yaueaparea, Up'to'6o' this afternoon 1,416 votes have been polled; three of whieh were given by