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THE FVENING STAR. LISHED DAILY, Sunday excepted, siege The Star Building. $.W. Corner Pennsylvania Av. and lth st. | sy THE EVENING STAR NEWSPAPER COMPANY, ———" is served by carriers to their sub- oar = City and District at Ten Cents rer \erex or FORTY FOUR CaNTS PER MONTH. Copi the counter, Two Cents. geht yon Maitix :—Three Months, $1.50; Six Months, @3.00; One $5.00. No papers are sent from the onger than paid for. STAR—published on Friday : EMENTS. AMUS QECOND CONCERT Ss ov THE CHORAL SOCIETY. FIKST SEASON, 1869-70. ie HALL, SATURDAY EVENING. AT LINCOLE Hat 5 1st. id ©. SHERMAN will play Liszt's Grand Mi padiasia“Rigtetto” at the Whoral Bosiees . Concert, Linceln Hall, Saturday Evening, April berh STER RUGENE KIECKBORFER D Miri" F'seakene will play Mere ng Lafont «Due Coneertanti.( Piano Sorte and Vivien) Lett ane Larme.”' at the Choral Society's Concert, Lincoln Hall, Saturtay Evening, April Sth. RF. A. CHASE will Kucken’s “Good Ms cis*vccewctty” at tne Oboael Stetety seen cert, Lincoin Hall, Saturday Evenings April athe MEP. Wot Lincoln Hall, Satui M* LETTE will sing a zetti's “Belisario.” at the Choral Society's Concert, Lincoln Hall, on Saturday Evening, April J0th. HE CHORAL SOCTETY will sing « 1, T Creation Arises,” “The Forest,” pit dess of Song,” and Abts’ Victory Song,” at the “boral Society's Concert, on Saturday ing, April Xth. ESERVED SEATS FOR THE CHORAL 80. CLETY & CONCERT—to be had at Metreroti & Co.'s Music Store, Pennsylvania avenue, between wth and loth streete—Seventy five Ce apa ATIONAL THEATR FEIDAY EVENING. APRIL 29. BENEFIT Of the Popular Actor. N BROUG ‘will Breet fits Drama of And Hig New ana Original Bi 29 of is New inal Burl MUCH ADO ABOUTA MERCHANT O| ae. It SAMUEL G. YOUNG AND Mr. DANIEL Duett from Done- On which cecasion he CT. Ei RED LIGHT MATINEK SATURDAY AT O'CLOCK. ALL’S OPERA HOUSE. A GREAT SUCCESS. BRIGNOLI'S ITALIAN OPERA. LAST NIGHT BUT ONE. E. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, April 29, Verdi's Grand Opera: IL TROY LEONORA AZUCEN (Her first Coust de Luna. SATURDAY—Positively Last Night, ‘he Famous Ly 7 raof LUCRETIA BORGIA. Admission, $1; Reserved Seats, $1.50; Upper Cir- "‘Boore open at 7%: to comms at &¢ open at 7%; to. ence 2 Diagram open at Ellis’ Music Store, where Re- served Seats can be secured for any of the ‘amas ai ances. it )DD FELLOWS’ HALL jtively fr hort seas ly commenc: Potty ONDAT. MATS TO ee MAC EVOY'S GREAT PICT@RIAL. MUSICAL, AND BATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT, Representing a Tour in Ireland, accompanied b Netal and fostrumental, Music, selected” trom: the Works of, Celebrated irish Pocts and Composers, vane stinguished artists: “Tue Great JERRY COMAN MAC EVOY es Noe sae Miss KATE HALP os Mrs. Mr. CHARLES Mac E' and Lectur agi VUY¥, Musical Director han and the Widow. 35 eents, ) centa. Children under eight years of age... 95 cents, rs open at 7-15; commence at 5:15. Ses programmes aid posters. apd 3st 1% J. REMINGTON FalnLams Has the plessuse of sunnotncing TWO GRAND CONCERTS, AT THE MASONIO TEMPLE, ON WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY EVENINGS, May 4th and 6th, 1570, When Selections from bis Successful New Opera, “ TREASURED TOKENS,” « given by the Principal Artists in the orizinal and others. as follows. Mrs, REMINGTON FAIRLAMB, the Amatear Prima Donn Mr. MAX FREIDMANN., of Philadelphia. Tenor. Mr. W.W. GILCMRIST, of Philadelphia, Bart: Mr ‘WH. BECKETT, of New York, Basso Can- tani Mr. GeO. WM. WALTERS, Accompanist. S7” Tickets, $1. Seats secured by subscription, © bout extra charge, Bilis’ Music Store, 937 Penn- sy lvaniaavenue. apar7t™ Ne. 486) O- Exhibition No. 456 71 } = and Sale } 7m H. HALL, Agent. SvREET at 3 MARKRITER’S, No. 486 SEVENTH STREET. between D and B streets, Bbiaht Moors above Odd Feitows’ Halt, Choice On ings, Chromos, &c. Also, ‘Stock ‘Dgs. Window Shades, are Frames. Picture Cord and Tassels, Biags, Nails. &c.. in the District. e/'TEAMS CASH. : Please remember Name and Number. ap 25-1ly' GARDEN. MONDAY. April 18th, 15 My Garden is the airiest and best located in| the city for Pic-nica. _8p15-tm* EO. JUNEMANN, Proprietor. N ABINI'S ELEVENTH ANNUAL FLOBAL MAY FESTIVAL AND i" Will take place at the NEW MASONIC TEMPLE, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1870. Tickets. admitting gentleman and lady, Extra ladies’ ticket... = sale at Ellis’ N. B—AMN those wishing to participate are re- at for no scholars will be re- Seived after Saturday, Joch inst ‘apo im. TASHINGTON CITY STRING AND BRASS V — Read: times to furnish W'AsisDS os oll times to sac fre. O41 D streets end Seventh etreete. epl2-Im' ABLOW'S GALLERY —The pablic are invited Targe number of F TNTiNes mast received from the inte male of Jacob Thompson's iN ork,’ Sam.toS a. tinue Ino Secchanee for toons to par- * fine chance Zine FINE AND OBIGINAL PIOTURES. 637 ba apie benrattremlaear” LECTURES. oases CANYONS OF THE COLOBADO.” Major J. W. POWELL will deliter a Lecture a subject for the bene®t of Ee publica Asscelation, at Metserott Hally MONDAY EVENING, MAY @, 1870. Tickete—Singe admission. 50 cents; admitting lady . To deebtalned of members set "Association, and at the door the evening of ine Lecture. : apeest ____ EXCURSIONS, &c. Gasp DAY AND MOONLIGHT EX- G So Rsiom ob he “PUTO D BIVEK. »: ing Mou Land ‘May 31. The . foot of Tth he city at to T Pits d op board the boat. 0: FOB GLYMONT! FAMILY EXCURSION TO GLYMONT, ON MONDAY, May 2p. eamer ©. P. 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Focnrmzsta diinb: gropentxe OF GEORGE JUENBMANN’S case a FOR SPRING AND SUMMER OF i870: at A. STRAUS’ POPULAR CLOTHIER, 1011 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUES, Between lth and lth streets. BESS 5 _ — 915, 18, 20, 25 BUSINESS at 10, 12.50, 15, 16 & 18, ‘OUTHB’ 80; : eres, 8.50, 10, 13, & 15. BOYS’ SUITS at 04,5,6,7 a8, eet 84,5,6,78 Ewe 9.50, 3,3.50 84. BLUBFLANNBLSACKS at ALPACA SACES at 93.06.4835. 4. STRAUS, POPULAR CLOTHIER, 1011 PENESTLVANIA AVENUB, Between With and Hth streets, | FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS. !Thie Afternoon’ Proceedingr. Fripar SENATF.—The House concarrent resolation /% provide for the purchase of a portrait of the late Gen. Geo. H. Thomas was read. Mr. Davis hoped it would not He bad | known Gen. Thomas through the whole war, | and Bemored bim for his noble character, and | his great military services, and would do bim oper, but he thought this should vot pa. use it would be setting a precedent —! would lead to innumerable cases of the | kind. He was sure that if General Thomas berehe would be eyposed to anything of e kind. Mr. Howard concurred entirely in the views: | of Mr. Davis, and moved that the resolutton be jet Committee of the Senate. 1 At the meeting of the Senate Committee on the District of Columbia, this morning, a large number of individuals and delegations catled to EVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip, INTERNAL RevENUE—The receipts to-day from this source were $749,743.91. SEcRETARY BELKNAP leaves here this even- ing for New York on personal business. Masters Horace Etuer and A. L. Spragne U.8.N., have been ordered to Washington, D C., for examination for Promotions GEN. SHERMAN returned here last evening, after a brief inspecting tour of the fortifications along the Potomac. He will leave on his Wes- tern tour shortly. Gx. SuERrpax telegraphed the War Depart- ment yesterday that he should leave Chicago without delay tor Sioux City as the Indian troubles were growing more serious every day. Joun Brovenam’s penevir at the National Lge Fame HJ me erate. equal rights om the Theater to-night. Give him a bumper. His above-named rail ne had no “Wilkins Mi: ”’ in David Copperfield is or jurisdic Ff the Washington =a isa Lickanade alroate"eners Ws ange A. B. Mutiert, Esq., Supervising Architect He stated that the Orange and of the Treasury Department, has gone to New | Aierandria Ral runs cars for York to complete arrangements for carrying on The members of the yaar force, who were on the retired list, and d from the force without being accorded a hearing, and without Feererting, charges against them, were before the committee and made statements of their case. Mayor Bowen arrived at 120’clock, just as the the work ofthe New York Post Office. Im CONSEQUENCE of the death of Miss Eva Dahlgren, daughter of Admiral Dahlgren, we have been requested to state that the invita- tions for the receptions at his house on the 30th | committee adjourned. Maley, and. Grant, 0 A % ty rant, instant and ith proximo, are recalled. committee the jurots of the District of Columbia, called urge the passage of a bill to increase their pay. The committee promised to give the matter their attention. NavaL Repvction Bitt.—General Morgan, Representative from Ohic, has prepared a new bill to reduce the navy, in which itis provided that there shall be but three Rear Admirals, six Commodores, and so on in like proportion. SENATE CoNFIRMATIONS.—The Senate yes- terday afternoon confirmed the following nom- inations :—Jobn L. Stevens, of Me., Minister to Tue Ursnvr Court MarttaL.—The testi- Paraguay, in addition to Uraguay; Horace L. mony in the case of Commander John Upshur, | Pikes of N. G., Consul Genesal at Tampico, defore the court martial in session at the Navy | Vice Franklin C dam cau, chase, recalled; A: of N. ¥., to be Consul General at London, vice Freeman H. Morse, recalled; Henry Ri of Ct., Consul at Barcelona, vice Chas. A. kins, recalled; John H. Stewart, of Pa., Consul Turks Island; W. H. Saxon. of Ct., Consul at ae somes H. Whallan, of Pa., Consul at Port M: ; Isaac Johnson, of Ind., Consul at Department, on the charge of purchasing a cadetship, has been closed, and the argument for the defence was read to-day. The court will probably adjourn to-morrow, and the find- ings be promulgated by the Secretary of the les, Navy in the course of a few days. Glasgow ,vice James Hi: ¥ exequatur ma tesa Saas = Pig Jobn Me et rasan hereend lon. JouN T. N1xow, whose appointment was sistant ‘Surgeons in avy; First Lieut. sent to the Senate yesterday for United States Percival C- Pope, Captain in the Marine Corps: Judge for the district of New Jersey, vice R. S. Field resigned, was a member of the 37th and 38th Congress, and is well and favorably known to many of the citizens of Washington. After graduating at Princeton College—of which in- stitution he is at present a trustee,—he entered upon the practice of law in 1845, and has since that time bee n one of the leading practitioners in the Federal and State courts. He is also well known to the bar as the compiler of Nixon's Digest of the laws of New Jersey. Lieutenant in the Marine Corps: Chas. F. East- man, Assistant Paymaster fitthe Navy; John G. Taylor, Collector of Customs, district of An- napolis, Md. There were also a large number of other Colle: Assessors of Revenue, and Postmasters, (including several ladies in ditier- ent parts of the country;) also,a long list of Army promotions. Tue Howarp Investicatioy.—The House Committee on Education and Labor to investi- gate the charges against General Howard, th's morning examined Major J. M. Brown, quar- termaster of the bureau, who testified that he was present wher General Howard first con- ceived the idea of purchasing the Barry farm and erecting thereon homes for freedmen, and that the General took this action because the owners of! ks in differerit parts of the city were clamorous to hava their property surren- dered to them, as the war was over, and their Mr. A. R. Suruerp, who has been ona six weeks’ tour through the southern and western States, returned to the city this morning, well pested in regard to the sections through which he passed, and much improved in health by the trip. The welcome extended by his many friends on his safe return was only qualitied by the reflection that the series of fresh and inter- | premises had been taken m Of by the esting letters he has been furnishing to Tue | S0vernment as a ro aay oe SraR would in consequence be shortly brought bene to aclose. s TAR Gexerat txconmemariow Bret.—The Senate to-day passed without amendment the Dill, which bad already passed the House, to provide for the creation of corporations in the District of Columbia py general law, and the bill now goes to the President for his signature. It provides, first, for the incorporation of insti- tutions of learning; second, religious societies; third, societies benevolent, educational, &c. tourth, manufacturing, agricultural, mining, and mechanical; fitth, cemeteries; sixth, boards of trade. 5 make that company settle. Mr. J. W. Vanderburg of New York test that he sold the right to make and use patent brick to Gen. Howard and others. ‘Tue UNITED STATES STEAMER MICHIGAN mounting twelve guns, has been sent to Detroit to watch the movements of the English expe- dition to the Red River country. Her comman- der is instructed not to allow the British forces to cross the United States Territory. It is un- derstood the British authorities have despatched some of their vessels in that direction. —_-+e2-_—___ Hon. Benj. G. Harris has withdrawn from his position as an independent anti-tifteenth amend- ment candidate for Congress in the fifth district of Maryland, and in his letter to the St. Mary's Beacon, announcing the tact, says he wants the Democratic voters to attend the primary meet- ings and rescind the action of the Democratic State Central Committee in endorsing the amendment, &c. The Baltimore American says: “ With this last address expires Mr, Har- ris? prospect for a seat in Congress.” ——_-+e2-____ From J. C. Parker we have Harper's Weeily, Every Saturday and Frank Leslie's Illustrated Pa- per for May 7th—all good numbers. seee MARYLAND RaILRoaps.—Ground was broke yesterday for the great tunnel of the Baltimore and Potomac Koad in the northwestern section of Baltimore city. Work is to commence imme- diately on the Union (or Connecting) Railroad, and several important changes, including a tun- nel under North Gay street Baltimore, are pro- posed in the route originally laid down for this road. Twenty-four hundred men and four hun- dred horses are now employed upon the line of the Pittsburg and Connellsville Road between Cumberland and Connellsville, and the comple- tion of this york is looked for with the close of the present year. THE New Maxxet House BILt.—The House to-day went at the business on the Speaker's table, and Mr. Tanner, of New York, moved that the House non-concur im the Senate amend- ments to the bill to incorporate the Washington Market Company. Pending that motion Mr. Schofield moved to lay the bill on the table, which motion was rejected by a vote of 84 nays to 75 yeas. The House then refused to concur in the Senate's amendments, and a conference committee will be appointed. The resistance of those opposing the contem- plated improvement was manifested in a marked and bitter manner at every stage of the pro- Tux Weeety Srar, now on our connter and in wrappers ready for the mails, contains an inferesting story, entitled “Precious Poll;” “Uncle Peter’s Horse,” a story of Washington in war times, by Grace Greenwood; full partieu- lars of the appalling calamity in Richmond; ‘A ceedings, and several members in the interest of | ‘Trip to iu Skany semen - interest- Mr. , of | ing letters from a cor: of Tar Star; the opposition, headed by re Van Wyck, o' ing Mere ‘Trial’ in New York: ane New York, made every effort in their power to R land ‘Municipal Politics; the Proceed. defeatthe measure. Particularly was the action ings of gress: stters: Foreign of Mr. Van Wyck, while the ayes and nays were | News; Society News; Washington News and i ble. Ri: Gossip; the Rear hand ot People; Useful being called, offensive and discreditable. Rarely fomip; * 4 oops has sueh an exhibition been afforded on the tioor * tch- of the House, atdhis course in the matter could | ¢S} Departmental and Focal Wer pe os pom not fail to lowe: him in the estimation of both | ‘T ispat from all parts ef the his fellow members and the public at large,— Sty whether opposed to or in favor of the bill under consideration. Irattaw Orra.—The Brignoli-McCulloch in regard to the recent Opera Troupe opened their brief season of three }| ‘T#gedy in Greeee. signe gta fener nights at Wall’s Opera House last night, with | eftorts to secure the capture of the entire band the performance of Donirzetti’s “ Lucia di Lam- mermoor.” The first act was not given in a very satisfactory manner, but the excelient singing in the succeeding acts made amends for it. Brignoli has lost none of his power, and never sang better here than he did last night, been received from Athens, while he threw more spirit into his acting than ine worst, detail of Drignuad usual with him. He is a superb “ Edgardo,” for the Turkish and evidently @id bis best to please. Miss | Hontiers The ‘Turkish » however, have been embarked on Majesty’s frigate Antelope, for Malta << Gzoro: SLATURE.—Both Houses ys eee ps Treaurer ‘Western and At Railroad pointed on the mcommendation of the Provi- sional Governor. Mr. Bradley introduced ares- olution to pay the og omy ey ae! ex- (Miss McCulloch) and “Sir Ashton” (Sig. Petrelli) in ‘the second act, and the splendid sextette at the close of that act, which has seldom been sung better here. The chorus and orchestra are rather light. To-night, Verdi's grand opera of “Nl Trova- tore” will be given with an effective cast—Miss McCulloch, M’lle de Gebelle, (her first appear- ance here,) Sig. Petrelli, Sig. Sarti, and Signor Brignoli ix his famous role of “ Maarico.” a good house may be expected, as this is the last night butone. Seats can be secured at Ellis’ music store. » Edward pO sk ty employes of Cincinnati are not Pesrigen, Gesrgs Bo-The beaket trade of is inereasing, HF. or in whit pad ‘babies on ‘men’s door- Sa twelve, is princi Shillington sends us Every Saturday and Hearth | S@"Mise Ann cee Svelvey ie Eetnsipal and Home for the thot May, and The Nation and | Of iso netyeen tae aa or there Scientific American for this week. abouts. THE RICHMOND HORROR. FURTHER PARTICULARS. CONDITION OF THE WOUNDED. FUNERALS YESTERDAY. EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY. ‘The funerale of ‘of the killed in Rich- mond took place ay, all the hearses and cal in the city being in use, and several Sejnensis taking place at the fe temas eestaerctoe 3 could net be obtained tor: all, and Young Turner was a bright handsome boy, about 13 years old, and uni beloved. ‘the of Pat: church were crowded with citizens, and there were numbers of ladies in the windows and por ticoes adjacent. In some of the churches three or four bodies were before the altar at the same time. Many of the ministers denounced the care- leasners of modern architecture which placed in jeopardy the lives of citizens. In nearly every principal street of the city funeral processions were going out to the cemeteries. AFFECTING INCIDENTS. Thescenes on the Capitol sjuare were such as cannot be described. In several instances wives came upon the bodies of their husbands. Que of them was so shocked that it is scarcely hoped that she can live through the day. Another is insane, with but little hope of recovery. A member of the L lature describes his fall as follows:—** I a low, rambling sound, aud felt myself sinking rapid I was facing the ,andsaw it falling toward me. Fortu- ath it did not reach me. 1 saw the men scrambling over each other in the gallery, and heard what seemed to be one unearthly yell ot ageny, which seemed sent up from one mouti:. en came the crash, and | sank into darkness. I tound myself under a mass of rubbish, with a dead body over me, a wounded man under me. and ano! at my side. The fellow under me said: ‘Oh me! but if I only fear God always as 1 do now! How wicked I have been all ry days! Oh, God, forgive me! Spare me, and i will be a true fellower of Jesus.’ ‘The man at ao ge said: ‘Oh, death, where is om sting? Oh, grave, where is thy victory?’ heard a num! of cries ail about me; some were speaking about their wives, others of i dren, while others were ing for air. 1 believe many ot the men from suffocation, for, although but little hurt my- self, 1 should have died from suffocation it I had not been removed when I was.” Mr. Joynes tells the following touching inci- dent concerning Dr. k: 1 was sitting behind Dr. Brock and fell under him. I ay with my mouth close to his cheek, and could feel him rowing cold. He asked ‘my name, and I told fin wit lwas. Hie saad: “fame dying; tell my poor wife how much I loved ber and thought of rin my last moments.” Major Calvert, late State Treasurer, makes the following statement: I was in the clerk's office, just under the gallery, looking through the window into the court room. Standing by my side were Maury, Roberts, and Baldwin. I Was nearest the door leading out. A friend ot mine started to come in. He remarked, ‘I will not stay here; it is much safer outside than it is inside.” He stepped out of the door, and had oe a disappeared when the crash came. *! tried to get to the door. I had almost made my escape when I was borne down into the dark- ness below. I hardly remember anything but the confused din of voices and falling timber. I po mee aoe entire}, covered; — aide see: eriphed. arm war tree. With this 1 removed the rubbish from about my head, and wasthus enabled to breathe alittle. I was released in about three-quarters of anbour. My left leg was badly broken, and my left side bruised. ‘One of the most remarkable escapes was that of D. B. White, member of the Legislature from Elizabeth City. He fell through the tioor with the rest, and did not receive ascratch. He did notleave the spot, but, despite the suffocating dust, remained and worked vigorously. get ou: the wounded and dead. Major Kelly, of Fred- ericksburg, was conversing with Mr. Aylett when the crash commenced, and — he was killed by a beam from the gallery. The larger number of deaths occured among those who were Standing under the gallery. Dr. Brock was just in the rear of it, sitting at his table. writing, when the same beam that killed Mr Aylett struck him. When he was brought out from the rains he was breathing, but expired in a few minutes. CONDITION OF THE WOUNDED. Ex-Governor Wellsis better, but his condition is still considered critical. The point of one of his broken ribs has entered his left lung, which causes much spittingot blood. Mr. W. ©. Dun- ham, agent of the Uld Dominion Steamship Company, is better. MASS MEETING OF CITIZENS. In pursuance of announcement, a mass meet- ing of citizens was held in the square yesterday. About four thousand persons were assembled on the square south of the tel. On the portico were gathered the General Assembly and many prominent citizens. Governor Walker presided and addressed the meeting, and Key. Dr. Hoge offered prayer. A Committee on Resolutions was appointed, headed by J W. W. Cramp, and reported a preamble fol ae we Tesolu- tions, which were adopted : ‘“That Wednesday next, the 4th of May, be set apart asa day of humiliation, prayer and ay. aed service, on which day the Peespaled this to assemble in respective worship at such hours as ma: y the cler; — are ee nn gg co- operate in the pu: of this resolution.” ph Ju followed in — remarks so full eloquent sympathy, so fervent in their appeal to all of the citizens ot the city torepair to their respective churches at the time: and. upon bended knees, to implore the deo- vah to extend His consolation to the afflicted and the bereaved, that many of those present, old and young, were unal to repress their sobs, and tears flowed freely trom many eyes. Judge Quid spoke forcibly ot the horrors of wg, the pit where old young were mingled, some crushed out ot lance of humanity. He contrasted the beauty of the day with the grief of the people, and said Richmond was like Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted be- cause me ay not. Mr. A. M. Keily briefly addressed the mect- ing, alluding in most affecting terms to the death of littis John Turner one ot ‘the pages of the House. occasions, asked why suc!: a ‘Spirit should not continue to animate us. = ie nee oF SeeEASAE, ‘el afflicted, are coming Ene given ‘suthority toa gentleman thers to ppoE ey has Level started pe table, bat withdrew that motion at TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. | jxisit="s Scatredts'te Gommiare on tne | Mr. Sumner presented memorial bebo od Downing and F.S. Barbadocs, Presi | Secretary of the National Colored Execu! Commnittce, asking equal rights for colored chi!- dren in the common of the District of | Columbia. Beferred to Committee on District of Columbia. Mr. Wilson introduced bill providing a mole for the selectow of cadets for the mii and naval academics. Mr. McDonald introduced bill to provide fer the settlement of accounts between Southern This Afternoon’s Dispatches. ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS. THE RICHMOND CALAMITY. FIVE FUNERALS TO-DAY. WASHINGTONIANS PRESENT. | fallroad corporations and the United states, and for ment of the balan. due. a MEETING OF THE LequsiaTure. | fee" ?*” a — | wcAe. Bill to allow the school trustees ot Ar- Eaclusively to ‘The Evening Star. ' Dean enter te lands under the =e Ricuamoxp, April 29.—There were five funerals | Stead laws, for school purposrs Mr. Fenton introduced bill respecting rom merce between the United States and Britixh North America, which was referred to the Fi- | nance Committee. [It authorizes the Secretary to Sppoint an to inquire and this morning, inclading that of Dr. J. B. Brock, | of the Enquirer, which was attended by a large | number of persons. A delegation of the Wash- ington Press, including Messrs. Arthur Shep- | 9 Se berd of the sehnb ican, McBride of the Chron- icle, and Godwin of ‘Star, present Dr. Brock’s funeral. = mr Both houses of the met im the Capitol building to-day, Senate in its cham- cer, the House inf the southern portico of the bi @ resolution to . They adopted meet at the Exchange Hotel temporarily. The death of Sevator Bland was announced,and ap- enlogies were pronounced by the Conservative moombers. 4 The mn bill was finally passed. Sanjor Datvert, es State ‘Treasurer, is dying, | as is also W. E. Durham, of New York, both vic tims of the late disaster. The business houses are still closed. coneae—epedecane THE RICHMOND MAYORALTY CON- TEST. Mr. Pomeroy did not know who had done it, but it was certain that the ventilation of tus — had been better this session than ever ‘The resolution was then passed. The bill to provide for the creation of corpo- ratiods in the ict of Columbia by gener: law was taken up and passed. Decision in Favor of Mayor Eliysen. Telegraphed Exclusively to The Evening Star. RicuMonp, April 29.—The Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia decided this morning that | the enabling act passed by the Legislature was constitutiona;, and that Henry K. Ellyson, and not George Chahoon, is the layor of fhie city, sud that all the acts of Mr. Hityson | pine Dill So incerparate the Washington and Hnnrcorsanee with the State law are legal and | Porpmac btsemenip Company + panes binding. (Mr. Chahoon, under his formatagrec- | Th¢ following bills were ais apply of pent. will retire, and Mr. Ellyson remains | g,70int resolution auth A. end Mayor of the city. ‘The court was unanimous | 92s end univernitien nite opinion. “The opinion is voluminous, | ges a veturn of evidence covering every point Ponsap ho: he = = ——_ THE McFARLAND TRIAL. Telegraphed Exclusively to the Evening Star. New York, April 29.—The court is crowded, J.C. Howell is again on the stand, and was cross-examined yd the defence. The District Attorney elicited from the replies of the witness that he had been a dentist, a hair pin manu- facturer, adaguerrcotypist, a newspaper editor, afarm hand, a dr seler igh HOUSE.—The regular order was demanded immediately after the reading of the which was the call of committees for bills of a private nature. Mr. Logan, (I1.,) chairman of Committee om SS, reported Senate bil! author- izing President to drop from the rolis of the army the names of certain officers absent without leave, and of whose addres: na information spector of eusto: in other government employments, and attempted to prove therefore can boo ——- re tag, tg witnee won ecm me tary of War to iru clothing the utero ie . Holbridge Dewey testified: [live at 199 Law. | the 14th infantry in place of ing destroyed rence street. Have been acquainted with | by Bre. Passed. innnie en McFarland since 1863, when he was commis- evor Wore satien, sioner of enrollments. I formerly lived in iy of War y 8 judgment Thom; risoner rented a room ny = ont in the ling frem me at %5 Thom street on the ist of * a Also, bill for the relief of certain officers of Hopes pe cot bet crestor, Mote, | tes er an mato prin oer Daniel Ullman, at New York. Passed. Also, joint authorizing the Secre- of War to turn over to the McPherson he was going to shoot Richardson with it. A Mz. Knapp, or some such name, had given him | .,ry the pistol for that purpose. Have seen the pris- oner drink ardent, spirits. Knew himto be ain Monsment | ssociation certain the it of drink! while was uaint + with him. To Mr, Graham: Tam a married ny hg ge ted wat ad man. I do not live with my wife. I was arrested | #8et M. a i to Committee once for abandonment. a , pg tf gg Charles G. Stone of Hartford was examined. Knew McFarland since 153. Knew him to be a | .4!S0, bill for the relief of the heirs of Johm drinking man. Under the influence of liquor he | ™ ther citinens of Tennce- was morose, unpleasant and irritable. Mo- Farland came to my office and showed a letter, saying if he saw any more such letters he would shoot Kichardson. To Mr. Graham—tI was clerk in the enroll- | Todd moe * Reptofice under McFarland; Iwas discharged | DUrse him for money stolen by a cler and con: him the cause of my dispiace- | Also reported bill'to we the ment; I avowed publicly my hostility to him; | Of #ccounte of officers of the arm McF. did not drink more than other men in re- | ,, iso reported bill for relief ot sponsible Positions. sg rs. Sarah Lane, of Sixth Avenue, testified | ™&r! % aa that she lived in the same house with the a Mr. Packard (Ind.) from Military Committee, oner. Took Perey in her room one night, | Teported bill tor relief of William F. Scott, lave Never heard him 5; ‘ge T Ol “ ee ee and of, some by reference to other FROM LONDEN TO-DAY. py ee hey passed. wann (Md. ed the memorial of Morse, AEmtuistratrix and widow of ~ Passed. Col. Wm. A. of the regiment of ba} The Pall Mall Gazette on American | Mrs. A@airs—Ship €anal—The Japanese | Hon. J Moree, claiming balance duc him. a a sien se Committoe ents fo New Grenada. Referred to ‘elegraphed Exclusively ‘vening Star. Mr. Stevenson (Ohio) desired to call up ths Loxpox, April 29.—The Pall Mall Gazette P to-day has an article en American affairs, | CobtGsted election case from the . wherein it a on po amelioration of n opinion during the past few years. It is now ionomabin, the writer says, to tind an American who will ‘admit having opposed the right of the negroes to vote. The project of a ship canal from Liverpool to Manchester has again been revived. bury is tos alarming thas was ‘sepprted ty ire alar: in Was re} vy e Churchman af yesterday. The Tumor circulated yesterday, which, how- ever, is now discredited, the American Consul at Jeddo had been killed by the natives, has hada very de} fect on the Japanese loan recently int ere. ——_e—— . Political Excitement im Paris. Telegraphed Exclusively to The Evening Sar. Panis, April 29.—Meetings held yesterday to discuss matters relative tothe lebescite were more turbulent thanever. One held by the ep- ponents of the bescite in this city was dis- olive ae awl oper ge __ ——— ion . raed was © people se- were thei races i. cheeri: Re- eir 7 public singin pte Marseilles” Many other Senate amendments to the House bill to incor- meetings were in the city which, however, were generally orderly. At some of these it was resolved that all those in favor a Kepublic ittee of conference be requested. Outbreaks in * Mr. Van ‘Wyck (N. ¥.) wanted to discuss this Spain. Telegraphed Exclusively to The Star. question. He said it was CT ly d & piece of land worth at s of MapRiD, April 29—The journals of this city lars for the paltry sum of $16,000. Senate bark ny = ne pawn of Mar- | had inereased it to $25,000, and yet it was pro~ ofa rege ian coe ‘of | prosed to non-cencur. Sympathy for the Richmond Safferers Telegraphed Exclusively to The Evening Star. pace a nee $45 at the Capital, and over which Governor | | On a vote by tellere It was desided im the af day the various Offices and toll the bells. Ree- | ‘The yeas apd nays were then demanded, and olutions of pathy were adopted, which will Wee fe LL the Capitol's wow at baiemast eeeee at | Ui ecincation of tae ny iat srwed toe wots