Evening Star Newspaper, March 2, 1872, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. Pebliched Dally, sandays Excepted, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, ¢ Pennsylvania Avenue, corner Lith St. THE EVENING STAB NEWSPAPER COWT. S. H. KAOPPEANN, Prevt. = ° =e THE EVENING STAR Is served by carrier to their subscribers at TEN CENTs PER WEEE. or Foa- ‘TY- Fora CExTs PER MONTH. Copies at the counter ‘Two Qrvrs each. By mail—three months, 91.2. a°x months, $3 00; one year, $5. and no paper sent longer than paid for. SF Rates of advertising inrnished om applieation — Che ', 39—NE. 5,916 pening Star. WASHINGTON, D. €., SATURDAY, ¥ SDAR—pnbliched Pritar—@Lx | a year. BP Invariably in advance, in both casos | TWO CENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. Wines, Liquors, 4e., for the Holidays More than one bundred of i. enne, Tai SF TGTS roonerivanie azene tro sesnred that what thoy Duy th bis ne will be pot unly pure but — je ‘extarnished ‘Bord Wa ote EEG THE ATTENTION OF THOSE USING ANY of the poissfous compounds advertised ae Re- storatives, Renewers, &c., forthe Halr is calle! ts the great advantages that NATIANS’ CRYSTAL DISCOV EBY possesses over al! these vile mixtures. positively the cleanest article in use. Ite nse pro- duces a cooling and pleasant sensation. It frequent- ty stops headache and falling of the hair. It always Temoves danoraff ine short time, and, above all,it Will restore the color and growth of the ha'r posi- tively in frem three to ten days. Call for it and take no ether if you do not wish to be disapp>iated. Depot corner 24 and D streets N. W. febr ARTHUR NATTANS, Prop: AMUSEMENTS. JO POSTPONEMENT = OF THE CHORAL CONCERT " N’¥ NATIONAL THEATER. TRIS EVENING, Last appearance of MG JOHN F. OWENS. Three Pie Mr. OWENS in Five Characters. HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFg. FORTY WINKs. LIVE INDIAN. i JO POSTPONEMENT N . OF THE CMCRAL CONCERT. ot (CONCERT AT MOUNT VERNON PLAGE M. B.¢ Be and mens A Corner of oth a strecte ‘DaY EV ENING, Merch 4-b. 1872. Prof. J. D-niel; Prof. Oart ate ne) 8S. Roszell Aitie door. Doors ops cert begins at = o'clock m2 st" QPP-FELLows: HALL. ay MON ‘frm. ND. 5 And Every ©. the Week. Matinees WEDNESDAY and SaTUROAY. LOGRENTA: = THE R¢ VAL CONQUEROR, ¢ ay para TROUTTAINED CANARIES, . . ICB. and PAROUURTS wits he. Admission, 25 cents: Chikiren. 15 cents; Keserved Semen ce comee. Doors open at 7 o clock: meow ats. LD FOLKS’ CONCEAT. FATHER DANIEL’S POPULAR TROUPE of OUD FOLKS will g.ve their last Concert of this At “WEDEE DAY RVANING. bpm he 1873, a * 7. AUNT JERUSHA a.¢ UNCLE JEOEKIAR pow ak Precon?, and will be bappy to see their rhe "The - ‘lections will be some of the choicest gers of Coptivent sl mt 5 5 3 cen for sale ai Ellis’ and Parker's, and at the door. Don t fa'l to go early and see the Grend Entree of the Old Folks. Doors open at 7 o'clock; Cstcert commences at 7%. ma.2-4c. INCOLN HALL. SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 2p, THE CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT. ‘The following Artists sesisting- Dx. DAMBOSCH, Violinist. 4 MADAME ELLIOT, Sopranc. MISS ADDIE RANDALL, ( ntraito. Prev. GEO. FELIX BESKERT, Pianist. Mr. HARRY C. SHERMAN, Conductor a PROGRAMME, Ch e—Gedbet Schlecht, ‘Beiore Battle. et PAT ctor 2. Ce for Vi ai — . s neerto for eT hanosog Boeke. 5. (A}-Chorus of Pilgrims—Opera Tann- bavrer (B—Cnorus—The Rhine.. : 6. Sclc—Cavatine from Semiramide. MISS ADDIE RANDALL. 7. (A)—Cavatine for Violin. (B Polonaise. & Duett—“Pray | What Miso NDDIF RANDAL C ae Selo—by Mr.W. im) T= JUSILEE SINGERS “ail FROM Fisk USIVERSITY, NASHVILLE, TENS.. witt eve TWO CONCERTS z LUNCOLN BALL ex MONDAY ard TUESDAY EV : selon, eats. . Hicker at Balantynes 409 he Hrcet. feb20 tms Nive saques THEATER. » GUAT SEASON OF PRE ee entree of the reigni 2 PAREPA HUSA, on the evening of rch 4, 1572, whem will be produced Mocart's Ma LM rpiece. t! © mens THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Mme PAREPA-ROSA — 8U: 4 TUESDAY—Ogeratic debut mca ae Mr. © me 3 De es s. at & Uo.'s Music re. mae 456 az Ho. 416 11h strest.b and eight ae. = jaa y Temember Name and Number. ap3-ly* ————————————— Ra eee & E ~ OPTie. ie — sie J VENUE. No. 1227 Prewerivavia [For the Evening Star.) ‘Mr. Chandier—De you propose to put im all the criticisms of all the ne Mr. Green—No, sir. EVENING STAR. Washington Ne snow falls fast; the Heme Cou- The snow falls thick, and the ‘The pines bend ‘neath their heavy load; The houses stand up with their whitened roofs, On either side of the whitened road. The fences have each a white dress on; The capr on their posts rise higher; While even the clothes-lines have caught 8 few Starkwesther —1 reeogn ws and Gossip. newrpapers to criticize us it &.—The receipts from this The Congressional investigation into the charges against the Board of Public Works and the new District government was resumed this morning before the House Committee om the District of Columbia. Forney, sworn. Was one tors of the Sunday Morning Chronicle; had done ernment. [{Wit- of bilis for adver- jounting to $4,648.) The bills had been contract for paving for Mr. Reinhardt’: -—Well, the members 0” ‘seein to object, let the list IstTeewar Rev ource to-day were PResipent GRawt will be in Philadelphia th, tll Monday, the Tith, of March to attend the wedding of the daagh- ter of a prom‘nent Philadelphiaa. |. Berrett (handing: to the chairman).—I sub: really think this ts an in’ mat de. Mr. Williams.—If we commence that kind of ierefore { move thatthe let of stockhold ere: move the stoc! not admitted. Col. Berrett._We have no objection to fur- the list, but I do think there 1s a princi- ple r Mr. Williams—I OBJECT TO THE RECEPTION OF THE List, ayes ither side have any tiee. the list of stockholders mit the list. sir, but I restigation not fit to be from Thursday, t For their ewn simple white attire. The men look white, as they ride along; The children, as to school they go— Everything looks white that theeye rests upon— Everything is covered with snow. ‘The world looks pure, in its robes of white, Asa ch‘ld in its white night-gown; And would that its dark spots could be all coy- advertising for the District = here produced a sched: THE ConGRESs10NAL CoMMITTRE to investi- gate the New York custom-house will meet at the Capitol on Monday. General Horace Por- ter will be the first witness examined. \ ick ApMIRAL Rowan, who has been danger- ously #1 during the past week with pneumonia was much better to-day, and it is now hoped was purchased paid for by her out of ber own gave $11,900 for it. The improvements on F re beneficial to the property. The ad- ai his paper did course. Four years ago this city by a com- advocated it im his letters to the Cincinnati of money had been paid ‘ayital, and it cou.d to-morrow attack the District government, and wautd do eo if there should be Lal and Mr. Shepherd ) Was interested in the street; acted as trustee wite; Mr. Fats was a partner of Mr. Reinhardt in the work; Fxtz was one of the auditing com- ts infinence his ad _no interest im any 4 By Mr. Sterkweather:—There is an allegation 8 of the me mocialists that the . I want you to state having the advertisements. ments before the Board of Public District government were created. H. Douglase, sworn:—Is publisher of the National Era in this city; had ernment. {Witness here for work done by mounting to $3,382.75.) worn:—Is president oi furnish mea list Tight to run this com- Mr. Chandler. the opi Commercial; not a cent By the snow as it cometh down! the list is utter t and valuciess, and | to influence the C. Ae it hideth the mud In the broad highway, The roofs of the old brown houser, When it cometh down with a noiseless fall, Or through the air in a frolic carouses! H. THE JAPANESE EMBASSY sNow BOUND AGAIN. ed to be Done Da Secial A COMMITTEE of the Brewers’ National Asso- ciation will appear before Commissioner Doug- lass on Wednesday next to argue in favor of @ radical change in the present law governing their business. GENBRAL SHERMAN and party had a special audience with King Victor Fimmanuelat Naple on Thursday, and afterward attended a military invitation. The American fleet ‘ice on the 26th fer Cannes, Mr. Jon Owens, as “ Mr. Henry Dove’ and ** Mr. Horatio Spruggins,” audience “laugh consumedly” last night. His five-character performance to- less be made much of by nis adm! Mr. Dz Loac, American Minister to Japan, yesterday presented to Col. George Uowie, of the Fifth Auditor's Office, a handsome water- ich was recovered from the wrees of the steamer Oneida sunk in Japanese waters a few years since. Szwate CoyFIRMATions.—The Senate executive session yesterday confirmed the fol seth I. Comly, to be col- lector of customs, port of Philadelphia. John L. Haynes, collector of customs, Br go, Texas. James Atkins, collector of customs, Savannah, Ga. JUDGE McKgay, of Utah, had a long conter- ence with the Attorney General to-day with reference to affairs at Salt Lake city. At the conclusion of the conference, the Attorney General and Judge McKean proceeded to the White House, and had along interview with the President. were influenced 4.—I was not, of scandal y pt to show that Chureb is run by the District Mr. Green.—I adm't men in the Washin, to show the club attacks on the President, but had uJ ie ything to bim about his attacks on vernment. bad arong your Col. Piatt.—i see that Mr. Green has char, ertised there are many gen‘le + 4 Chad who ate met coo vernment; but we pro- machine run by the low do you propose to show list of District con- it show that the asonic or some duced a set ile of bi Teview by roy: .—By Mr. Green.—Can failed trom ot the ndctholdcrs ta thas clot Col. Berrett.—If the committee desire it I will do #0, but tor the lite of me I cannot see what a nization has to do with your investi- the aflairs of the Board of Public Mr Starkweather. What is the object of this y object is to show that this upon tne same basis as the Gencrat Cuipman— You are not in the habit fatal to the paper, i Tesumed:—Looked upon this who's ciness as something of an outrage, his paper. John G. McGill, sworn: —is editor and ‘getown Courier; adver: x4 vor the District government tothe extentofs2 055 15, n paid except $173; the course of the paper was notinfluenced in the least by the advert sement. Crane.— Was there not an artiele in your ment eulogistic of dhe President? but 1 was not responsible for iz. Eldridge—Vou are a demo- honor, sir. ‘The article about mi. ung.) You ought to apol- .—Is owner of the Times What is Proposed Their Stay Here @Micial Programm: The Japanese Embassy seem to have had the luck of encountering a series of vielent snow storms ever since they landed at San Francisco. They were snow bound on the Pacifie railroad for several weeks, and arrived here in the midst of a snow storm. To-day they have been effect- snow bound in their quarters at the Ar- by tae severe storm which has eater severity than any hitherto experi- Of drawing thin, Mr. Starkweather You 4—N contractors are members of a 2 isis, ae Sa es e yeas and nays were ms motion, and ‘Tesw advertising bu led om Mr. Wil- | and assailed ited: —Yeas, Messrs. Measrs. Stark- ‘Darreli—4. the lust was Telewest could do no harm. The chairman announced that the committee had decided not toadmit and Banded i: back to tor of the Geor, club is organtze Tammany club in New York. Gen. Chipman.—It seems to me, Mr. Chair- man, that we are making asses of ourselves in permitting an investigation of this kind. We rhould have a little regard for ourselves asa committee. I would AS SOON INVESTIGATE THE METROPOLITAN ry a8 the affairs of this club. Mr. Green.—We will show that contractors of the District go to make up that club. Gen. Chipman.—I have no doubt there are contractors in the Metropolitan chureh. Mr. Chandler —Are you quite sure there is not & conspiracy in that church to improve this city? Col. Berrett.—For m slightest hesitation in ad Ei weather, Willtame: Gotien Lar explained re all of which bad did not acknowledge that mission preof glove box, Py of stockholders. Col. Berret.—Sinee the committee has _vindi- ciple which I main ist te the reporters for Stockholders in the Washington Club.—William ton, John 0. Evans. D. |. D Cooke, Giles A. Smi Ingerroll, Dr. John Stearns, Alexan herd, Lewis Cleph bourn, J. M. Latta, Taylor, Thomas A. Yates, Jame larvin, J. B. Chaffée, ©. J. Smith, we E. Bake: J.W. VY. Hutchins, 8. $. Smoot, N. lick, J. W. McK: » W. W. Chipman, R. H. G Jeffries, Albert Gleason, Cel. Thomas B. Florence, sworn.—Is edi’or of '- Had advertised for the leasant it was not their intention to leave their rs officially until after their presentation Presidenton Monday neat. They were busily engaged all day yesterday in arrangui thelr bowebslé-and te 2 oe PAEPAR(NG FOR THE T' cated itself an lowing nominations: A.—I have that honor, the President got in by ACTION OF OFFI- 3 during their two months stay at the capital. ‘The oufice of the secretaries of the Embassy has been established on the first floor of the John- son house. and is fitted up with special reter- ence to the dispatch ef business. A copy of ‘Wor zester’s unabridged lies on the eenter table, m racks are delicate hair ‘ing the Japanese charac- Several of the attendants of the Em! at the National Theater Ww Had advertised the extent of $1,532. all of which ha uestion by Mr. Green:—What is the circa- lasion of your paper aratehing the informa- tion desired, but it does seem to me as a most ing. This club is a pri- vate, social organization; entirely so; as and social im its character as any organization United States. Chipman.—My reason, Mr. Chairman, hs There should be some limit to our im vestigation. The committee should protect it- go PRYING INTO THE PRIVATE AFFAIRS OF OTHER PEOPLE. Col. Berrett hoped the commit! don him for the statement; but least suspicion that the clab was ng of the kind is'a ny such suspicion he would not be a club has no political sig- Col. Berrett.—I never heard politics discussed —Is there anything about poli- - Billyer, Dan’, and arranged in pported ? hard labor and energy. at are the terms? A.—It is circulated free. General Chipman.—You get paid for adver- Tae Wuitt Hovss To-Dar.—Owing tothe storm there were but few visitors at the White House to-day. Senators Sherman and Corbett, Bontwell, Gen. , and Mr. C. F. mt marriage last night, and alt! Hy did not understand a word of med greatly amused at John Owens’ istings. GOING TO CHURCH TO-MORROW. its have been made for them to Metropolitam Methodist Church to- morrow, when it is designed that, atter the reg- wma will address them in . We ,N. P , R. T. Merrick, P.M. P. Fardon, N. L. . W. S. Hilly. Daniels, of New to the widow of Gen. Rawlins, was announced, had interviews with the President. Gazette. Dit vern: Mr. Hnghes.—I wish to state bere that a per- District eo Morr.s testified here that my pape= bad the smatiest circulation of aay. He spoke wickedly and maliciously, and is guilty of cor- jury. It is known to the people of this laa ributed by horsc-power, r yoa like to tell the com- ion is? I broke my leg and was not able to publish my ment. [Witness here iced the schedule of bills, tee would . he had not the uiarservice, Mr. Corda’ his native tongue, and afte: upon the subject of the system of this cor or Christian his bills for the amount due; charged the usual Paper is entirely inde) , you know; leoks ver upon anything democratic. tore the new government be; Gzx. 0. 0. Howaxp, at the request of the Secretary of the Interior, has consented to visit Arizona in the character of special agent of the pom the spirit of the pect to hostilit against tae whites: to talk with the Indians mally and tindout exactly what is the trath he maiter about which official informa.ion but at present only vague ines of Contuclus with the revelations of | ,,,Mi; Chandicr—The lar attendant of that to his countrymen the of difference between the re- gious belief of Christian nations and the Buddhist worship of Asiatic countries. PROGRAMME FOR NEXT WEEK. yaa above stated to the President © Iwakura will, it is said. in a le length, ful'y set forth the a. On Monday eveing Hon. James Brooks will entertain the idence, and on Tuesday evening the "Bhasonio Zen dn witaeas daa tn @ great pride in capital. Pldridge—vou are a democrat, a. MGecome btrdeger due ever Mr. Crane.—Did yon ever stateto me, colonel, views in opposition to tue Board of Public ‘ol. Florence.—No, sir; because I never en- tained such views. Mr, Chandler.—Get up and swear against him A—It is very large, sir. church, and will ex Gen. Chipman. tics in your rule Bi Ne ‘Olitical discusrions are express! 4 As all the members of the in, the chairman stated the question as list of members of the club would be post) until the members of the committee Cc 1, Berret resumed :—Was at one time con- nected with the Patriot as business manager; advertised for the new District jection to state who was rin the paper; WM. M. TWEED, OF NEW YORK, was the larges. stockholler. Gen, Chipman.—Mr. Crane, what ts the ob- ne.—I wish to show that William M. in sympathy with the Board of — ath and prevented it from opposing a the:r is no definite the contrary, | ,A—Strongly sus; aE: r wo advertisin; f Mr. CHARies Sa: * makes his debut here in opera on Tuesday night ‘n Herold’s opera ot Zampa, first distinguished himself as @ concert voice, @ baritone #2 my pees, soon attracted the opera managers of the ben rig clay gp dy As been endorsed e maha zers weie pot i fea follow.” ape eare of display his musical and histri- goed advantage. npabuahed bis pay 6 baritone wh iclent to do all 5 TF announced that he would be compelled to go home to New H. he therefore notified the committc would take his p ace on Moad ay. aday morning, at 10 Prim of considerab! Save in London. His Seas ¥ wer, bom and com- ple, the halls of | ‘te paper had which are now being elabora.ely decorated tor the ‘ion. ad the members of Congre: bers of the Foreign L- gations, jad, preme Court, &c. As stated in the President will vee at the White After the interehange of official courtesies is completed, negotiations will be opened for A NEW TREATY, which will be made the basis of future treaties between Japan and the Euro said that the Ja; No, I will not; butother witnesses ear Mr. Eldridge.—Mr. Crane, I do think these insinuations you are constant! witnesses are unbecomin, Col. Florence.—I have jest<d with Crane, in a Pickwickian sense. He knows my honest the * Bud of Publie EORTY-SECOND OONGRESS. orn tn A This Afternoon’s Proceedings, Satvrpay, March 2. SENATE.—Mr. Vickers presented joint res. olutions of Maryland legislature asking Con- gress to direct a survey of thé harbor of Annap- olis, Md., wih a view to its improvement. Mr. Casserly presented a memorial numerous. ly signed by minen: citizens of California, asking fer reform in the civil service of the gov. cvpment. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.—The House met as in Committee of the Whole, Mr. T. Wilson (Ohio) in the chair, There were but twelve or fifteen members present. The follow- Or obtained leave : Messrs King, (Me.,) .;) MeGrary, (lowa,) and Speer, (Ga.) ——__—cee-- ly making against Our Foreign Relations. THE ALABAMA CLAIMS CONTROVERSY. As stated in yeaterday’s Star, the amicable note of Earl Granville, in reference to the inter- pretation of the Wi terms leave po doubt in ve the Embassy louse, some time 9 jestingly with him a ‘+ A little nonsense now and then by the wisest men” Mr, Eidridge—A gentleman of Col. Flor- ence's age is entigled to respect, and he must be i the insinuation of Mr. ‘cann.—Do you re; se Boarder Public forksor Tweed— Col. Berret, resuming, testified that he had no connection with the paper now except as a den 5 eatienee Col. Florenee.—I re} with scorn and indi; ‘Mr. Eldridge—Your ii against witnesses cannot be allowed. I was vi = to hear the other day, after insinu: inst witnesses, “hat is the only excuse Kgch, sworn:—Had adyesti trict government; had received ady Magruder, urer of the Board: of the board Bank and in the N: 3 the forms democratic orgat their opinions wi ronage from the Distritt ine dence of the had not been fi ions, Mr. Crane, who may awar tad y judgment, and aci THE FIVE PRINCESSES all matters submitted the end the are still at the residence of Mr. Chas. Lanman, No. 120 West street, Georgetown, will remain for some time in chi are attired in A’ eee me iy of the people, havi Minkster Lom from y. It te sald they wi ing members made their Fe a German’ pay >r; ‘MAD; supported fore indicated, uch submitied the se en! juestions invol e arbitrators or ‘smeasore: by the treaty, abide the resul! WHY GBM. SICKLES CAME HOME. It is true, as has been stated, ment of Spain has verbally, i erat the gaper be it and well-devised onion pee me agut to interfere with and break up the District government now would be injurious; witness WOULD BOT GO RACK TO THE OLD FORM OF GOVEREMENT, branches favored an intelli een and Mrs. De | °f improvements; jadies has. a brother in |, Who has been here EN. WM. M. MYERS, ve thiscor seer untry, atten some umes’ that the govern. its them one by one. have recourse to an vermment; no such committee jew York; nogentlumen Crane—What amount of Col. Bagruder.—I dop’t know that that is any @f your business; go to the tax books Mr. eo you pay taxes? ‘Witness resumed:—Is a bonded bond to the District of Columbia in the sum ot aa The complaint made in a friend! ut showed that continued Spain to our government are not of recent occurrence. They were made abont three It is known that our govern- ition whatever to ches government 6 Crtiet dra fe and a firing part: wh Wy andes was about te give the when @ seaman, ® pati imister ter as it acted in the case of appointed minister to Austria, but that au indisposition receive him in capacity, ring to bis having, in 1860, while a member of the House of his deep symppathy for Garden he fave ie Bint musi ITALY AND MINISTER 3. . eae CA pine between the and Italy isan patch of Minister Marsh to the State Dep State ~ Burli 2, been accomplices, w imprisonment, and kept in irons Tar Stoxes-¥: Trrovce—The made in@'up8tar,a few days ago, on the im- portance, of encouraging manufactures in ‘Washingtom. It is quite evident that some- is editor of the paper now ? ‘hat is hard to tell. Question by Mr. Crane:—c: versation ‘course ? (in a very determined have answered that fore; no man of the District govern- ment dared make ie @ proposition, and you chang! Col. Berrett to manner.)—Mr. Crane, T entiy een dis ai betore letting | constituted, but » 1870, an im the diplomatié 'cor- respondence of that year. There been comments here, but it has not been brough' of the State Department. ————$—<——____. Maror Hat's Compiiciry uw Yorx Eixg Fravps—tn the Hall qoteneey. Mr. © es aghast on triend the gout ol as Dids were ned and at ee ments wi irnot sana where there Ae 2 lomatic circles to the attention ly ‘embarrassed at J— L did not hear y ‘Well, sir, I distinctly stated so. By Bs. Orbe 0 ae ‘emt personal respect me! . ( ner of Col. Beriet Col. Berrett — ining how, throt of the city was used, by every sort of de- then,” said he, ‘lest there should outlet for the public mor ae i. favorite prime dons, i A cf te 3 5 i ii # % § f a) mn i # re was more upanimity in favor of them than in apy promiscuous assem! ever saw; was in favor of ys and All the members of Messrs. Roosevelt and Potand, tion upon admitting as evidence wi eek ees S do wth tae ae clul as quite how many hotees the Railroad ight as well in S7-The Wiscomin Assembly, by a vote of 49 0/38, tabled Surmncr's one-term amendment, 67-Savannab tried to imitate ights ago. "A ierosene | but the flamce were soon ignobly extinguished. state Colleges of St. Louis and Louis-le-Grai like manner every year, fearteen will that is, we suppose, if no revolution hap; Y — @enuize Brazilian Pebbie Spectacles. janl9-%m | be gong on in the occasionally distrac reen said he desired to put the article in evidence, to show how some of the best and purest men in Congress were treated because ot their course favoring the investigation. unless she’s whipping was afraid if I wish: happiness she'd go for me.”” Mr. Chandler.—As J the gentlemen represen’- ing the memorialists w: asta- med bright for a while, ‘ant the list let them have that the Ts"umeny mectumz last might resulted tn an ¢ caeDt lor a new election, at which an en. thely new gcmers? committee is to be chosen. RAILROAD LABORERS #TRIKE—TROU ELE EX- PrecTED. road, at Long Is! jay de ad. need b refused 10) i od afternoon assaulted by the strikers and driven from their labor, several being badly bruised by sticks and st nes. The contractor refuwstopay the advance and has calledon the authorities for Trotection, and the strikers say the work shall not unless the advance lspaid. Trouble is expeok d to-day. PORGED CHECKS One Kinney bas been arrested for attempting te pare checks in amounts upon a prominent banking bouse of this city #7. PATRICK'S DAY The representatives of the Irish socicties night formally decided to celebrate St Patrick's day by a parade on Monday, Ith. The eh Anish regiment will accompany the procesdon police commissioners have ottered an escor’. Mayor Hall has consented to review the pro cersion from the City . Trouble Between Columbia and Co- Hevea toe New Yorn, "larch 2—-A Pan states that there is some ami. ty in th ment ¢'reles 0. Colombi the United Statc » fe ties tor the ille cal . This feeling ix increas J owing (> reports a large portion of the Pacific fleet, with an admiral in command. has been ord red to ren- us at Panama. it is contceiured by many that there demands will ; United States. with the ultimaie view of acy ac: ing land in Colombia, te construct a canal across the Isthmus. oa The London Prew Criticizing Glad. New March 2.-The Tend x ORK, are —" andon look with much surprise upom the letter or Gladstone to the Worlds’ correspondent. The general opinion is that it is one of questionable Propriety, it was neither necessary or expedient, it was lowering bir dignity to discuss sucli correspondent, —— + Panic in 2 Scheol-Honse. New York, March 2.—An escape of steam the carleesness of the janitor of a public Poew al — 1y PM. Caused a panic among dren, who jamped from the windows, down stairs. &o. Beveral ‘Sete bruised; but only one little girl was seriou ly injured. - The Action of the Stokes Grand Ja te be Legalized. md New Yore, March 2—Judge Cardoro to-day e the jury in the Stokes case, ordering « verdict in accordance with the request of District Attorney for Ss poor. which legalizes the action of the Grand Jury and upholds the indictment against Stokes. The Mariposa Estate. Saw Francisco, March 1.—Jucdge Sawyer, of the United States Cireuit Court, to con- formed the trust sale of the Mariposa esiaie. —_e_—_ Dead. Coorenstown, N. ¥..March 2.—Hon. Schuyler Cripper, ex-Judge of the Supreme Court, died Vast night, aged 77 years. = ° 4 - Death of a Masical Celebrity. Naw York, March 2—English papers an- pounce the ith of Henry F. Chorley, the weil known mu. ical celebrity of Loudon. — -2ee- tae rue : “i thank you for courtesy in requesting me to address you, Ser that the implied compliment to ms can &ny justice or hon~ ity be returned. This is the wors: leg slature,in my opinion, that ever assembled, and none can feel more re- iced than I do that its session has terminated . if government canuot be carried om without the scenes which have been enacted in the house of representatives, I reiterate what I said this morning, that the sooner the republican party goes down the better.” Saar Svicrpg rw 4 Rarvwar Can.—As the 2 p.m. (rain was leaving Paterson, N. J., for New York, on Wednesday, a young man about 15 years old, who was sitting in one of the cars, drewa =o from his pocket, placed the mazzle ‘is right ear, and discharged the con- tents, the brain in every direction The traim was immediatel: mroree and backed upto the depot, where the \y was taken im charge by the station agent. A large number Of persons viewed the body, but no one Tecog- nized it. The young man was apparently a Hebrew. of Hetwnorp’s Lawsvirs.—Henry T. Helmbold agt. Horace T. Helmbold.—A motion appeare yesterday morning before Justice Barnard to restrain Horace T. Helmbold from making, using, vending, or disposing of a certain artic of buchu menufactured by him at his place of business in Troy, New York. Numerous affida- vits were read on both sides, and his honor de- cided that the defendant, by changing the form of label and wrappers, bad a perfect right to manufacture in bi-own name, as H. T. Helm- bold, any article called buchn,and put the same up in bottles similar to the ones he had been using —J. Tue Cov Olis News A Lafayette lover seated bi self on @ barrel turned on its side, while sere- nading his heart's mistress. In his ecstacy be rolied the Darrel over, slammed his guitar against a shutter in bis efforts to dis balance, and disappeared in the cistern. The bubblin, of the strong swimmer in his =. ought out the entire family, including bull deg, in varions brief and picturesque costumes alithe way from an elabor- ate robe de nuit and curl papers wern by the iumocent eause of it all, to a simple yet service- able collar, ornamented with spikes, worn by the bull dog. P. S.—He was fished out. Civit Ricuts ix Jensey,—After the even- President on tke Woodhull ticket, and, when elected, will appoint John Grahaw Chief Jus- A Sow Hustier.—Ap English gad has recently broken a black sow to hunt game inthe and she is said to rae in the hunt wi I success. She will track game, back and stand, and point |, Pheasants, her head and squeals with delight on being shown a gun. To Resroue FoaxiTvxe —The best prep ip, tion tor cleaning picture and boring furniture, marred or 1) 18 * mixture of bie of the state, and nearly one-eighth or y pm pe gy jest Vin the seat of ite schools, its finest churches and its greatest improvements.