Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1879, Page 1

——— THE EVENING STAR.; PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Fennsyizsnia Avenue, Corner 11th Street, by The Bening Star Newspaper Company. GEORGE W. ADAMS, Pres’t, -VENTNG STAR is served to subscribers in the Bilger on theirown account, at 10 cents Co west, © or 44 cents per month. Gopies at the coante, ee each. y Hae ps Pre id— 60 cents a mont one year, f six (Entered at the ico Washington, D.O., Ne Wey Sree ol anearon Pe 7 F'Sran 1 eFeaes Fretaid, Six months, 81; aw copies view pri mal aff entucrttiong mat be be, pal in ad- ber sent lower Hea eee eee mene mown on application. HeTTINY + Vv, 54—N®. 8,337 WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1879. TWO CENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES TMAS ENTERTAIN wn KINDERGAR’ ture ayen the aygtem, at Dashaway tial, yHIDAY, 2 o'clock y Al ny: vited. Meeting of CO- YO, will be Held on aga: > LODG FRIDAY, ‘Beceen oni instead of "Pnursday, eet iS, JNO? THOMSON, Ree. Sec. 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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that, with the dis- count of, the net price. for Gas comfamed on and after Jannary 1, 1880, will be reduced to Two Dol- lars per Thousabad Gable Feet, dec3-tiand S. B. BAILEY, Secretary. SPE a, SoHE feeb su Up ot of Per bar ak ate Vania ave., at ar Se per full pint bottle. BEDFORD aren Hee EOREP HOOK WATER, ARATOGA WATER. ¢ above natural waters. “being pany, Tous will be open between deel), 1724 3m TELLER, & 90.8 IMPROVED SELF-LIGHT- ING GAS BURNER ean he seen in operation at 528 9TH StreEr (St. loud Building.) Chis is the only Self-Lighter in the market. Lights the gas THREE MONTHS Without renewing the caps. Call and see it; also references of parties now uw: m. First-class canvassers can tive employment. decl9-6t* H=** WISE GARNETT, . ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Wasnrnetor, D. 0. No. 2 Columbian Law Building, Fifth street, between D and E eh Sm GE, BOBAPEL be cosome aa J. gotta F. A. VON MOSCHZISHER, HE WELL-KNOWN EUROPEAN PHYSICIAN AND SPECIALIST, LATE OF PHILA- DELPHIA, HAS OPENED AN OF- . FICE AT GLO 19th st. n. we SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, THROAT, LUNG, CHEST DIS- EASES, CATARRH, ASTHMA. erpned casas ct Pas REY. Eattor Prose HL LES # McCLINTOCE Moraine Post: -W.GHATSON Mercury: | .E. WELCH. ore, fon. A. WARBURTON Evening Tel Bs “FEATHERSTONE, Evening Bulletin FROM HORATIO pee ON jee 1874. Dr, von Moschzisker brings me letters of intro- Cs ion pare ch of character and stan ey speak highly of his skill and success in oe Of dleeane of of the Eye and E. of the Respiratory Organs, and of hi asaphysician. Frem his treatment of a case under my ‘observation and experience, I think he can give in all cases which admit of rem Hoxatio SExMovs. RESTORATION OF HEARIN a From the high endorsements ites which Dr. VON mM came here I was induced to. mayself under his care for a case of > ae gave me a sreat deal of uneasiness. His ‘treatment proved fect }. I consider him aphysician of skill and judgment. I think it ee eee eee : mae most confidence in his mal abilities. Call THOS. | a0F VILLI ‘Wasurxeton, Oct. 18, 187 sca 1 tery ancora eer thi iof I ‘ived tank ve ce rr ‘you very 0 Fellof T reoaived ee ity i nthe ee of an Gacosalvely ser 8e- vere |.—{D. W. VOORHEES. Son of Gov. Bishop, of Ohio.} loachalaker operated very #1 cgeafully on may eyes and restores i eight. Tit, & Beeoe Under Dr. {on Morchsiakers treatatent I ered ny bearing iG. be MILBURN | sc” H4*waep & HUTCHINSON, 317 Ninth street n.w., Give special attention to REMODELING, 1xp MODERNIZING DEFEO- VE PLUMBING < im cit weit facture STA ue and “PURNAt as a sud Br, Say gia goons Po: ie at Srator is the only ood thing fine, and we Suen the patents for Miamufastectaae dccl” —_——————__EE____ deel yy Saeco AND NEW YORK STOCK AGENCY. Exchutive and, direct Telegraph Wires between ney in Washington and New York offices. ae H. DODGE, A. G. WOOD, No. 1, Willard’s Hotel, Washington, D. C., AGENTS FOR PRINCE & WHITELY, Br10cK Trees: 4 Broapwar, New Yors. as. WHELEEY a Se gueapeerio eee te R. TRAVERS, Special. Every class of Securities uiesion in LBC, Serkond Washington: Oiders in COTTON executed. it and Sold_on iphia, New THE EVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip. GovERNMENT RECEIPTS To-pAy.—Internal rev- enue, $432,216.50; customs, $420,764.07. SECRETARY SHERMAN will return to the city to-morrow morning. ATTHE WhITE Housg.—Representatives Wood, of New York, Sha'lenberger, Pa.. and ex-Repre- sentative Puillips, called on the President to day. THE Sra will be issued in double-sheet form on Saturday. Advertisers” and news-dealers will please send In their orders for the enlarged and extra edition. SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STaTES.—The chie of the Bureau of Statistics has just issued the eleventh annual list of merchant vessels, em- bracing merchant vessels of the United States, vessels of the navy, the revenue marine, the lighthouse board, and the coast survey. Tur ONLY CAUSALTY among the commissioned officers of the army during the week ending last Saturday, was the death of Second Lieut. Way- man, 24th infantry, who died at Covington, Ky., on the 16th inst. SECRETARY EVARTS fs expected to return to the this city afternoon. THE TALLaposa arrived at the navy yard here yesterday. NAVAL ORpERS.—Lieutenant Commander F. E. Chadwick, to the navy yard, New York, 2th inst. Ensign C. J. Badger, to temporary duty, bureau of nav eatin THE EARLY PACIFICATION OF CUBA LOOKED For.—The Spanish minister isin receipt of a telegram from Havana stating that the Villas rebellion is nearly at an end. The insurgent chiefs, Gomez Dias and Los Cayos, have sur- rendered with their forces, and Peratta Almey- ero and Guerra are preparing to follow their example. The provinces of Puerto, Principe, Zunas and Holguin, are completely pacitied. Only a few small detachments of insurgents re- main hidden in the depths of the forests and their number is being daily diminished by sur- renders, ‘The complete pacification of the whole island ts looked for at an early day. First Lrecr. G. F. Euwiorr, U. M. C., Is | ordered tocommand the marine guard of the Alliance. TE Contract for 47,000 gallons of lard oil for the use of the Atlantic coast lighthouses has been awarded to Washington Butcher Sons, of Philadelphia, at 66 45-100 cents per gallon. DECISION TN A GOVERNMENT LAND CaSE.—The Secretary of the Interior to-day rendered a de- cision of importance to all purchasers of public lands by “private entry,” holding that whenever prior to patenting, it is discovered that land pre- viously offered and entered as agricultural fs mincral In its character, the entry must and the land reserved for entry S especially applicable to mining “the WATCHING THE CLOCK.—There was a languid and expectant air about the departments this morning. The clerks were not in the humor for work and kept their eyes on the clock, waiting for the hour of twelve, when they could leave their desks. Two More Noranres.—The President has made the following appointments as notaries ublic for the District of Columbla:—L. A. Go- right and E. F. O’Brien, ‘Mr. RopGeErs, the President’s private secreta- ry, left last evening for Ohio, where he will spend the holidays. His family has been in Columbus for some time past. Attorney General Devens, Repre- sentatives Ewing, Miller and Page and Indian Commissioner Hayt were registered in New York last evening. .... Col. Tom Ochiltree, of Texas, is at Willard’s. .... Alexander Stuart, of thé great sugar refining house of R. L. & A: Stuart, died in New York yester Mrs, Nellie Grant-Sartoris wears a mainiature ot Queen Victoria set in precious stones, a gift from the royal dame at their first meeti ..-. Senators McMillan and Saunders and Dr. J. S. Billings, of this city, were in Philadelphia last night .. Colonel McDaniel, the veteran turtman, is iying very Ml with pheumonia at his residence in Princeton, aa son of the late Thomas Francis Meagher, the distinguished Irish orator, 1s a member of the company which is to appear at the Globe Theater, Boston, the coming week. ..-.A monument to Oakes Ames fs to be erected the Union Pacific Railroad company on the highest point along their Ine. .... Irwin Rus- sell, the well-known dialect writer and poet, died at New Orleans last night. In destitute cle: cumstances, and among strangers, aftera few hours’ illness. FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT. Some newspaper men have it that the balance of the four per cent. bonds authorized for re- sumption and refunding purposes, in amount $104,654,050, is to be sold and refun opera- tions resumed Immediately*by Secre-ary Sher- man, The Secretary has no authority to issue four per cents except as he calls bonds that are redeemable, giving three months’ notice. The first bonds that me redeemable are $18, 45000 on December 31st, 1880. Therefore, un- x the law—giving three months’ notice—he could not if he wished sell any of the $104,654,050 for refunding purposes until the 1st of October next. In the meantime it is expected that Coa- gress will enact such legislation as will au- thorize refunding operations beyond the $13,- 415,000 that matures December 3]st, 1830. ‘The Situation in Maine. SENATOR KELLOGG SAYS IT IS IDENTICAL WITH THE LOUISIANA CASE. Governor Kellogg,” sald Toe Star man to- “ what do you think of the * :reatened com- plications in Maine?” “« Well,” replied the Senator, * it is the history of Louisiana tn 1872 being repeated in Maine.” “What do you mean by that ?” “ITmean that the Maine case now and the Louisiana case of 1872 are exact parallels, You will remember that I was the republican candi- date for governor of Louisiana and my demo- cratic Sy was McEnery. Well the election pas! and on the face of the returns McEn- ry was elected governor, and a McEnery legis- ure was chosen. The returning board, how- ever, canvassed the vote, as the law required it todo, and taking advantage of technicalities and frauds 1 was returned as elect as wellasa majority of the rej ra legislature. The law, however, provided that the legislature shoud declare who was elected governor. The I ture returned as elected met in the State fonse and the McEnery legislature met at Mechanic’s Institute. After the republican legislature de- clared my election, [ at once telegraphed Presi- dent Grant the situation of affairs, and he soon settled the dispute.” “How, governor? ” Why, he issued his proclamation recognizing lawful election, and that was the end of “Do you mean to leave the inference then that the fusion legislature in Maine will be the true and lawful one? no inference other than that it. “T mean to leave which can be drawn from the statement that the Maine case of 1579 and the Louisiana case of 1872 are identical.” GOVERNOR GARCELON’S DAUGHTER COMING To WASHINGTON.—A Holyoke (Mass.) gentleman lad been at Boston for a few months, and was starting for home to pass the ponaays afew days ago. Entering a train at Boston he found. a seat by the side of a young lady who soon be- gan to talk to him in to the recent Maine outrage. She asked him what he thougnt of Governor Garcelon’s act, and he at once de- nounced itas a downright fraud. She quickly ke in defence of the governor, and the gen- teman Said, “I guess that you're nem She replied that she was. Conversation w: continued for a few minutes, when the Rue lady said “that the papers "t give her credit for some things.” The gentleman began to wonder who ts con companion was; 80 as cour- teously as possible he inquired, and she replied thet she was Governor Garcelon’s daughter, and was on her way to W: a to pase the Ww ; THE Conan susan Carey, the rebel Inez, Who was latel omed th rebel again, and on the Boca instant maue on Saneth Jape His band was na defeated, aud Giminez and two of his lieutenants were tilled. THE New ORLEANS CouNcIL, in obedience toa writ of mandamus of thet! Unit ited States sup! a ment of Morris Chai Parsons and others, for about a goartse Of ataiiiion of dol- CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCHE: Commemorating the Savior’s Birth. The Music and the Religious Services To- morrow. ‘To-morrow being the anniversary of the birth of the Savior, special religious services will be held in most ot the churches of this District, and they will be unusually impressive. In the Roman Catholic and Protestant Episcopal enurches there will be joyful music of a high order, appropriate to the great Christian anni- versary. In many of the churches the Christmas festivals for the children of the Sunday schools will be held this evening, and there will be Hed private parties. The E-street Bap! Ist sbyterian, TCalvary Baptist and New York irene Presbyterian churches have their Christ- mas festivals this evening. In most of the Methodist churches ch usual Christmas morn- ing prayer meetings will take place. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES. St. Raikes Services at 5 and 10:30 o'clock a.m. Von Weber's in_G, with Goeb’s “Tantum ee” and Abt’s “© Salutaris.” Misses apes Carier, Johnson, auchey ge Ma- Mand ‘Bonn, soprani; Misses Carr and New- ton, alti; Messrs, _Fendall and Clarke, tenori; Messrs. Kearney, Biss and Duhamel, bassi; and Miss Lulu Boone, organist, compose the chotr. St. Matthew’s—Weber’s mass in G, will be rendered at the early service, 5:30 o’clock a. m. and at 11 o'clock. “There were Shepherds Abiding in the Field” will be sung with Glorza’s festival mass. The choir is composed of Misses L, Mygatt, M. Livingstone, J. Boner J, Barker and Mrs. Barringer, soprani; Mrs. 'N. Callan, Misses J, Esputa, J.'Dobson, Waring and New- ton, alti; Messrs. W. H. Burnett, D. L. Burnett. J. E. Shorb and A. May, tenorl; Messrs. J. F. H. Blois, J. Daly, T. W. Riley ana L. E. Gannon, Dassi; Mr. Harry ‘Sherman-o1 nist, and Messrs. Ww. W! ae foe H. A. Kohr, bassi, have vol- unteered to assis St. Peter's (Ci apitol Hill).—There will be early mass at 5 o’clock in the morning, at which will be sung “Adeste Fidelis,” and’ at 11 a.m. hi zh will be celebrated, when will be sung zart’s mass No. 12. “Veni Creator,” by Millard; offertory “Gaudeamus.” There will be vesper service at 4 o'clock. The choir is composed of the Misses Clarke, soprano; Miss Miller, alto; John Siebert, tenor; Theodore Miller. bass; Prof: Missbach organist and director. St. Mary’s.—At 11 o'clock Haydn’s 16th mass will be sung with a Gaudeamus. Thechoir 1s under the direction of Mr hwakopf.and It in- cludes Misses Geter, Bauer, Mr. Neil, Mrs, Rup- pert, Miss Rapp and Mr. Ruppert. St. Stephen’s.—At 10 pclors, by Rev. Father McNally, assisted by Rev. Father Southgate, high mags will be celebrated, at which the Veni mass will be sung the chotr; Dass solo by Sortzing; offertor; deste Fideli: Novello. In the atiternoon, ‘at 4 o'clock, vespers in “G," Giorza; magnificat in ‘Alma; “ Redemp- tori y Webbe; SO Salutaris,” soprano solo, by Verdi; “Tantum,” by Rosewig. The choir is composed of Miss Byrne, M. 2 Carey, Mrs. Gibbons and Mrs. McLeod, soprani; and Misses McLeod and Serrin, alti; Rockar, bas 5 o'clock ber’s, in “Gis to be ng by the choir ihe music ab tlie grand high mass at 11 o'clock will beeunusually fine. ‘The mass selected for the latter is Haydn’s No. 16, and will be sung entire without curtailment. It will be accompanied by an orchestra of thir- ty two pieces trom the best instrumental formers in the District. The granduale will be by a string quartette. and the music an andante from Schubert's string quartette. | Haydn's sur- prise symphony will be performed at the offer- tory by the full orchestra. After the mass will be @ benediction. The choir is composed as fol- lows: Soprani, Miss Blanche Kobinson, Miss Josie Ft u, Miss Annie Ourand, Miss Maggie Fi eral 3 Mrs. Magnus Koechifn Mra. C. Smith; alti, Mra, M. F. Newton, Mrs. E. Fade- ley, Miss Lizzie Bischoff: tenorl, Mr. W. H. Dan- jel, Mr. M. F. King, Mr. ‘George French, Mr.Fred- erick Newman; bassi, Mr. H, Adams, Mr. J. H. Hickox, Mr. Emll Holer, Mr, L. P. Seibold; or- ganist, Prof. Otto Frank; director, 8. J. Kubel. ‘The floral decorations are superb. Augustine’s, (colored).—At 11 o'clock Guerza’s mass will be rendered. Offertory— Lamblelotta’s “Veni Creator.” The following choir will be supported by a chorus of thirty voices: Mrs. J. A. Smallwood and Miss Lena Miller, soprani; Misses M. A. C. Cookley and M. E. Gray, contralti; Misses C.C. MeKenny and G. L. Younger, tenorl; Misses W. T. Benja- min and J. Simins, bassi. Church of the Immacwla e Conception.—Mass will be sung at6, 7nd 10 o'clock a. m. and ves- persat3p.in. Haydn’s No. 3, Imperial mass, ‘will be sung at 10 ‘clock by the choir, consist- ing of Mrs. Annte J. King, Mrs. Charles Koshler and Misses Katie G1 Rose McCluskey and Nannie Kearron, soprani; Mrs. Wm. F. Gillin and Misses Nellie Kearon, Nannie Noonan and Carrie Maher, alti; Messrs. Charies Connell, James H. ‘Forsyth, ‘tenorl; Messrs. Henry Bos- avell, Martin Grant, Alexander J- King and A. Delemegne, bassi; Mr. Charles Connell, director; Miss Meichor, 01 ranist. At the offertory Mor: ae “Adeste Fidelis” will be sung. t Holy Trinity church, Georgetown, den's iéth mass will be si at 5 o'clock The choir is composed as follows: Mrs. Jones, Mrs. W. D. Allen and Miss Virginia Sonn: son, soprani; Miss C.- O’Donohue, alto; Misses Parkhurst ahd Jones, tenorl; Messrs. Murray, Reiley and Thomson, ; F: W. Jones, direc tor; J. W. Lawrence, organist. The choir will singa Christmas anthem by Care, with tenor and soprano; at the offertory, “Jubilant Dea.” At St. Aloysius church, first mass will be at S5o'clock. Millard’s new mass, in B flat, will be sung by Miss Sallie Daniel, soprano; Miss Nelite Lee alto; hele a H, tenor; and Wm. F. ‘uit, basso. Valdecker will lead the choir and preside ay the organ. Mozart's “Veni Creator” will be sung at the commencement of mass, and Dudley Buck’s “There were Shep- herd’s Watching,’ * will be sung at the offertory. Miss Eva Mills is expected to be in the choir and will sing a solo, PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCHES. At St. John’s Church, Washington, Rey. Dr. J. Vaughn Lewis, rector, will be assisted by several clergymen. The choir, under the direc- tion of Mr. H. H. Bradley, will present the iol- lowing rogram: Gounod’s “Nazareth” by five bass voices. The “Venite” and “Gioria Patri” of Kimbal “Te Deum” by Bristow and “Jubi- late,” by Kimball. For an anthem “There hall be a Star from Jacob,” from Mendelssohn’s Shristus,” will be sung. Kimball's “senten- s”for the offertory and the “Agnus Dei” of ounod will Gage the pl . The choir is composed of male voices, 98 follows: A. F. Childs, H. Pearson, and J. 8. Smith, first tenors; H. §. Simons, ind W. P. Atkinson, ‘SeC- ond tenors; J. Henry Kaiser and J. Wilson, F. M. Pearson, James 8. Fagan, and Frank Clif- ford, second bass. Prof. E. S. Kimball is the nist. ke St. John’s Chureh (Georgetown,) the music will be as lone Opening ant them, sing unto the Lord, by J. Barnby; Venite, (chant); Gloria Patri, key. E flat, J. Barnby; ‘Te Deum, key D, A. Sulitvan; *jupiiate Deo, key F, G. W. Garrett; hymn, 425, Tucker; hymn, 16, Hall; omtertory, sing, and ees J. y, Bandy Kyrie Eletson, ~~ Warren; Aj eS Kimball. rhe chow oo bis at ‘an Pabectligly well trained chorus. ‘ist, W. E. Middleton. At Trinity Ch chen Rey. Dr. Charles G. Addi- son will conduct services, wit! lass Forrest as ‘associate. Service Miss Ada Moxan, organist and direct- ress, has arranged the follow! program, in in which the regular choir of 25 voices: d by several ood She solo from Bey Gounod’s “ Noel,” by Bir. B. = for the “Venite,” a cathedral chat’ gioria, by Lloyd; the “Te Deum” will be Baumbach’s E flat; the “Jubilate” by Lloyd. and for an offer- torium “ Magnificat” from Millard’s vé ser- vice. The solos will be sustained by Miss Mol- Me Durant, soprano; Mr. Frank Barnard and Mr. Frank ‘Maguire: t tenors: Mr. Wesley Middle- ton and Mr. B. M. Keyser, bassi. At the Epiphany church the choir will poet di- rected by A. organist and "Ine cho Pooley Te in leader. addition to hymns from oe at the yeni the “Gloria ae Cains Lok wee ee ay chotr Taha ge Be et ue oe aonkend rector othe, Vente a ‘The Te Deu” wut Thomas 1 8 pipe and the. consist, a, Rev. Dr. . as et ee reste the o ri ; the ch aed ae yn there will be a ‘associate in i. ig amon oS munion. ‘The church choir has Will present the case cr By renee mus, in {phon Wattem a! waiter, Mus, Doc.; Gloria ,) from Jubilate; “In eS ‘Samuel Jackson; | in C, Joseph Mosenthal; Intrott, ‘‘Adeste Fide- les,” John Reading, 1692; Gloria tibi Domine, George W. Walter; Anthem from Titus, ii, vil, “The ‘of God that Dringeth s salv atign hath apy ee oa Set eg a rtory, Chvistuas’ Norn” Charles Goun Sanctus, 8. Ambrosius; COmmunion Hymn. 206 ayaa Rev. R. Hawelo, Gloria in Excelsis Walters’ “Manual.” The choir e composed oi the following: Soprant, Misses C. V. N. Burchell, Edie Drew, jeorgie Evans, Susie Hi n, Flora Reichenbach, Mrs. Helen S. Smith, Misses Maggie Y. Smith, Carrie J. Stevens, Bessie Ward, Jullet Solger; alti, Misses Lansdale, Annie R. Sai gston, Laura V. Murdock, Nellie Smith; tenori, Charles 4. Brown, W. Hamilton’ Smith, xa Hay; bassi, Messrs. J. S. C. Richardson, B. Zerely, H. pues Charles U. Kennedy; or- [ bese and director, Mr. George W. Walter; iraughtsman, Mr. Stephen eva hrist Church (Navy ), Rev. C. D. An- drews, rector.—The aitele is 3 follows:—Gloria Paris, Dud Buck; Gloria in Excel Dud Buck; Deum, Bristow; Jubilate, pu ok Hark! thee Herald ‘Angels’ Sing, by ce; There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field, Wolseley. The choir {s as follows:—Mrs. J. Ancona, sopra- no; Miss Alice Morse, alto; Mr. Wm. H. Hocke, tenor; Mr. Samuel ae basso; With Miss Emma M. Williams, organist. St. Mark's church, Rev. A. ‘eae Steele, rector. oe anthem, Morn,” “Venité,” Loretu: Patri,” Gunther; ‘Glouct Patri,” Siilard;Gloria in Exceisis,” Wilson; Festival Te Deum, in E flat, Dudley Buck; Jubilate in C, Millard; F een “-Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” Mozart; Hymn: “Shout the Glad ‘anes, "old vane; <Ontertory An. thei “There were She} ‘pherds, Dudley Buck; “Tri lon and Sanctus,?, old chant; “Gloria in Excelsls,” old English. ‘The music for this occa- sion will be under the direction of Dr. G. F. gonneton, who wart fet assisted by Mrs. Dayton H. Bodfish, contralto, $50, and Miss Jounston, organist. Christ Church, Georgetown.—Opening, “And There Were Shepherds,” Millard; C ristmas anthel “Thy Seat, O God,” Turle; Gloria Patria, from Benedictus in E flat, Danks; Gloria ie eee Danks; Te Deum, in F, Berg; Jubi- in C, Mosenthias Hymn No. 24, Tucker; Ghote ‘Tibi, se ta by S$. H. Jecko trom Gou- nod; Hymn No, 21, Tucl er. Holy Communion is celebrated at 7 o'clock a.m. The choir 1s choral, and is composed of the following ae and gentlemen, under the direction of Mr. W, Orme, (Mr. S.’H. Jecko, organist) : Jecko, Mrs. Wm. B. Orme, Miss Miss Annie Berry, Miss Neenah Getty, soprant; Mrs. Kate Smith, Migs Alice Knowles, alti; Mr. Ellis, tenor; Mr. Wm. ey ore Mr. P. Hah Mn irs, 8. H. ie Miller, ley, bass. Holy Cross Church, Massachusetts avenue avenue and 1Sth street, Rev. J. A. Harrold. rec- tor.—Services: ist, celebration Holy Commu- é a. m.; 2d, celebration Holy Communton and Sermon, 1i a.'m.; evening, 4 p.m. Friday, Feast of St. Stephen; and Saturda: Feast 0 orst. celebration of Holy Communion, 73¢ a.m. LUTHERAN. Memorial Church (Lutheran), Rey. J. G. But- .,- pastor.—The service at this church The following BBs Sentence, “Unto us a Child is Gorn;” Gloria Patri; Invocation, General Confession stles’ Creed; Gloria in Excelsis; Hymn 233, Adeste Fideles; Reading ofthe Scriptures: Anthem, “Let us now go even unto Bethlehem,” chorus, with soprano solo by Miss Cora E. clark; Prayer; Anthem, “Hark! what mean those holy voices,” with duet for {wo sopranos, Mrs. Bartlett and Miss Clark, obligato solo and chorus; Sermon; Prayer; Ant them, “In the beginning was the Word,” full chorus, with unison for male vioces, and trio for two sopranos and alto, Miss Clark, Mrs. Seiffert_and Miss Butler; Hymn 234; Benedic- tion. The choir of this church is under the direction of Mr. John H. Setffert, Prof. Win. L. Seiifferle, organist. 'The members of the chotr Miss Cora F. Clark, Mrs. Major J. E. Little, rs. Seiffert and Mrs. Bartlett. soprani; Miss Ella Cc. Butler, alto; Messrs. Finckel, Hersh, Smith and Bache, tenorl; ‘Messrs. Bright, Black mar and Selffert, basi. Washington Socicty. Rain and the almost universal preparations for Christmas yesterday postponed the recep- Uons which usually occur on Tuesdays. Mr. W. W. Corcoran will be eighty-one on Sat- nrday next, the 2th. He seems even more vig- orcus than ten yearsago. His memory is sip- gularly accurate, and may be absolutely de- pee pon n for recalling any event of which he as ever any know] Mr. Nathaniel Paige, who Tecently disposed of his pleasant house on senttel Hill, has pur- chased and moved Into the handsome Se formerly occupied by Mr. Cutter, adjoing tha of General Schenck, on Thomas Circle. That locality, by the way, is fast becoming, If It has not already become, the center of not only the handsomest and best improved, but also the most fashionable part of the city.” All th radiating from that Circle are as de- sirable, alike on account of natural elevation, superfor improvements and ;"leasant people, and the cross streets in the neighborhood are also rapidly filling up with a class of residences and charming society. Mr. and Mrs. Frank have furnished their home on Massachice (ts avenue almost reseieenend with Cuket ue furniture and orna- ments. Mrs. geal ae Black’s dat ied who lives in Ger former residen Iso has & fest oe oud style furniture, hangings, china ae er, mostly heirlooms in her own family or that of her first husband, Mr. Shunk, or her present husband. ees carisuuas: Bary at oie French legation Drummond, of the Batis legation, wie personae Santa ce, wearing a South Sea Island suit belonging to Gen. Beale. Mrs. L. P. Morton will also give a children’s party this week. Secrets Evarts receives members of the di- plore corps on Saturday evenings at his resi- lence. ostnose who remember (as many do with pleas- ure) the very pretty wife of ex-Senator Corbett, of Oregon, Will be glad to hear of her recovery from a severe atlas ae ee She is in Port- regon..... id Mrs. Franklin Steele Will have a Te ton of "all their children and grandchildren—twenty-five in all—during the It 1s to be hoped that the Cane Olidays... munister will return early in February. .. Carrie Kellogg, of Pittsfield, Mass. will proba- bly visit, Sir ‘award Thornton’s family during the winter..... Miss yashinie an, of California, who was so much admired when she = the winter here last year, will be here pe he gay season..... Miss ‘Biddle, of Phila who is spending the winter here, was rite =e mired at the german Monday ev ening. SENATOR BAYARD ON THE FINANCIAL QUES- Tion.—Senator ead has written a letter to Mr. G Ww. of Baltimore, mA land, bUshed i the Sun of which he says: “In 1s02, when the Present bonded debt was commen was passed which provided arta ta Guan dmported. goods’ should be ‘paid in coin,’ and ‘set aside as a special fund :? First, for the pay: ment of interest on the public debt; second, as an annual sinking fund to Pelee the principal of such debt. Under this distinct. the United States borrowed the money w! now repre- sented by our Lies bonded debt, Finstoey in my ju it was unwise and derogatory to the dignity and character of a els vern- enucs for the payment of tsobligations ae enues for the payment of itso! ons, yet the fact remains—it was done, and bet the elected agents of the roan ine call. Rot now disown nor qualtty | ane Amer erican le saw fit to place Power, andif they acted movie on or runwiblyte Js too late now to disavow their heen ie oy Vere DON our misfortune, but the maxim is incipal is liable for th the 2 acts of superior ’—the his agent wit the scope of his autho! ne in However unwise we may consider it 1862 the party noe the gor de- clared by law the du on meee should be payable ‘in coin,’ and ‘set 2 that a8 a ‘special fund’ to pay ne in Greate an annual sinkin; pun EO ay, a as [earns orine ge wernment, which, is ‘not for Sey, as we hope, must Ke re we, in letter and in it. ‘Te investment we — of our it gains and prosperity is to establish & Ein and Mimimpeachanis ees aati and let, it be known and proclaimed that. when republi- can Americ ives her all her sons no TORer what inconventece it THERE WILL BE ore Days’ Racrna at Au- Telegrams to The Star GEN, GRANT VISITS HIS MOTHER. ABOLITION OF SLAVERY iN CUBA. BATTLE NEAR CABUL. THE SOUTH AMERICAN WAR. EGYPTIAN COMPLICAT A —e— THE OOLORED PEDESTRIAN AHEAD FOREIGN AFFAIRS. ‘Whe Czarina. Rowk, Dec. 24.—The Russian major domo and his secretary have arrived at Catania, Sicily, to select apartments for the Czarina. ‘Trouble Between the Khedive and Gordon Pasha. 24,—A dispatch to the Standard ‘At a councilf the Egyptian ministers, at which the European controllers were present, the Khedive submitted a dispatch from Gordon Pasha, stating that taxes amount- ing to £250,000 remained to be collected in the Soudan. The ministers expressed great sur- prise, and the Khedive demanded an explana- Uon from Gordon Pasha. In another dispatch Gordon Pasha desires that Egypt should cede to Italy a port in the Red sea, in order to produce complications between Abyssinia and Italy. The ministers unanimously rejected the propo- sal. Other dispatches were submitted to the council from Gordon Pasha showing his incon- sistency. Cattle Disease in €Cypross. A dispatch from Larnica, Cypruss, to the Daily News says: The cattle plague is spread- ing and no horned cattle are allowed to leave or enter Larnica by river or land. A Disgusted Montenegrin Envoy. A dispatch from Pera to the Duily Telegraph says: The Montenegrin ambassador at Con- stantinople, who demanded his recall in cons quence of the difficulty of his position in regard tothe Gusinje question, will leave on Friday ne xt. Dissatisfaction Ireland. There is much dissatisfaction among the Irish people because the government has not applied the surplus of the Trish church fund for the re- lief of the popular distress which they are em- powered to do by the terms of the disestablish- ment act. The director and members of the So- ciety Of St. Vincent de Paul publish a declara- tion that the eleemosynary systems are a moc! ery and deluston if intended to adequately meet the deep and dreadful famine now pp iaeareeare On the other hand Archbishop MacCabe, Dublin, has issued a circular to the clergy of his diocese, asking them to appoint a day for a collection inthe churches and to urge their parishioners to contribute. ‘Whe Czar ane Csarewitch on Speak- im: ig ‘Terms. BERLIN, Dec. 24.—The North German Gaztte publishes a letter from St. Petersburg contra- dicting the recent reports of difficulties between the Czar and Czarewitch. It says that the lat- ter goes to the winter palace daily and attends Ses conference between the Czar and his minis- ers. at A Firing Near Cabul. Carcurta, Dec. 24.—Col. Norman telegraphs from Jagdulluk to-day as follows: “Heavy firing has been heard in the direction of Cabul for the aes forty-eight hours. Gen. Gough is close to itaband, and it is expected aunt he will reach Cabul to-day.” The Paris Buag Paris, Dec. 24.—The municipal Weounelt has rejected three items of the city’s obligatory ex- penses for public worship, and the ‘prefect of the Seine has requested the minister of the in- terior to co inscribe these items in the municipal budget. The Telegraph in Africa. Lonpon, Dec. 24.—It is expected that tele- aid the communication between Aden, Zanzibar the Cape of Good will be completed to-mor- ‘The French Cabinet Crisis. A dispatch from Paris to the 7imes says: The report that President Grevy had in sum- moned M. de Freycinet, anc d that an arrange- ment for a new ministry had been definitely arrived at, lacks confirmation. Borussia Survivors. LIVERPOOL, %4, 4 p. m.—A steam tug, panne just arrivéd here, reports that she ke an inivard bound bark with five more sur- tors of the steamer Borussia disaster on a The Emperor Stumbles. Lonpon, Dec. 24.—A dispatch cu) Berlin to the Standard says: The Em Wiliam stumbled on the stairs of the tl eater two days ago hurting his knee, but itis now well again and he drives out daily. . ‘The Greek Boundary Question. A dispatch from Constantinople to Reuter’s Telegram Company says: The Greek boundary commissioners have sent a note to the Porte ¢ the conference regardimg the frontier ques- ion. tee Poor of Constantinople. Porte has granted 4,000,000 plasters for then relief of destitute persons in Constantinople during the winter. Chief Secocoeni Surrendered. Loxpon, Dec. 24—A dispatch from Cape ‘Town, by way of Madeira, says that Chief Secoc- oeni surrendered on the 2d inst. Cabul Plundered by Insurgents. The latest advances from Cabul, dated Decem- ae a state that the insurgents have plundered rincipal, bazar in the city. and it is said thet fe Dumbers are leaving with me e Borussia’s Passe! Loon Dec. 24.—The agents at Ferpoel of the lost steamer Borussia state that there were one cabin and sixty-four steerage passengers trom Liverpool for New Orleans and eighty steer- age passengers from Corunna for Havana, Roasted Peanuts. PETERSBURG, Va., Dec. 24.—The barn and engine house of A. 'T. Haskins, two miles from rly Station, on ‘the Atlantic, ee ‘Ohio R. R., ‘was destroyed es fire a Sat = two since. “The barn contained 2,500 bushi Peanuts ready for the markets.” The ene, ler, Saws and the entire fixtures for thresh- ing and {cleaning penauts and partially covered by insurance. the work of an incendiary. ——————— Shootin; — = New Yorx. é eran ae %4.—In a ee at Pos 00k, No. SiS secmainney tone piace early this morning between Henry W! aged 25, apong and dance man of a low vari ey sort, and Edward Scanlon, a horse dealer. The former was singing and dancing when the latter ordered. pe No stop. Wilson not noticing the interruption, a gay ensued. Scanlon pulled a istol and shot Wilson twice in the face, both 5,000; The fire was ——_ New Phase of the Maine Muddle. ee ME., ah AS interest by the two items Is at Taper tone ener ae forte hase of aoe ot the counting out case. The fusionists have Dut 1S certificated representatives ope] = of 151. If three of these can mn ecueea a. the republican Members by unanimously. agent themselves can prevent a quorum from co1 er. ‘This leaves a if the Spe up ta tl way th the pres- genercenee |: pretty closely. ———— A School-Book Case in Court. GENERAL GRANT. A Trip to Jersey City. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2f.—General Grant, ac- companied by Colonel Fred Grant and wife, lett the Continental Hotel at 7:30 a. m. and took the S o'clock train for Jersey City. The party will return to Philadelphia thisevening. Mrs. Grant remains in the cit ‘The General Visits his "other. New York, Dec. 24.—General Grant, accom- panied by his son, Col. Fred Grant and the lat- ter’s Wile, arrived in Jersey City at half-past 10 this morning. The General came to visit his mother and other relatives. Mrs. Grant resides at No. 532 Pavonia avenue, with the Corbin fam- ily. The General was met at the depot by seve- ral of his relatives, and immediately proceeded { to the house in Pavonia avenue, where he was received by his mother. After passil oe eral ‘niladel- hours with his friends, he returned to phia. IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE. Abolition of Slavery in Cuba. [Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.) Maprip, Dec. 24—The bill for abolition of slavery in Cuba passed the Senate yesterday afternoon, SOUTH AMERICAN WAR. The Battle at Tarapaca. NEw York, Dec. ber 8d to the Peruvian charge d'affaires, received per mail of the steamer Ailsa, from Colon, con- firm the telegraphic report given by the Peru- vian legation to the press on the 14th inst., of a battle at Tarapaca, November 27, in which the allied forces were victorious, Gen. Prado a the Presidency ru. Gen. Prado, the presdent or Peru, having just returned to Lima from the seat of war, had again assumed charge of the executive power, Gen. La Puerto, the first vice president and acting pres cent Davie: announced the fact by a de- cree dated December 2. The cabinet of Gen. La Puerta tendered their resignation to the presi- dent, but it was not accepted, and they con- tinued in office. On resuming his office, Prest- dent Prado issued a proclamation to the public, which was very well received. A Canadian C: erariage Factory. Orrawa, OnT., Dec, 24.—The government, it is understood, has, 6n the recommendation of Tion. Masson, minister of militia, decided to blish a cartridge factory in connection with battery at Quebec. It is probable that a anadian officer will be sent to Woolwich, Eng- land, to pass through the necessai make such purchases of machine’ required. tudies and as may be Newsboys Dinner. New York, Dec. 24.—The Christmas dinner to the newsboys of this city will take place at Newsboys’ Home, at the junction of Chambers and Duane strectS, at 7 p.m. Christmas day. It will be provided for the tenth time by the mer- chant philanthropist, Wm. M. Flies. Se Found Drowned. Fiesuixe, L. I., Dec. 24.—The body of an un- known man was found drowned on Tui morning in Long Island Sound, near Oak Neck beach. “It had been in the water a short time. He was dressed like a sailor and was about fifty years of age. ——_-—_—__ The Colored Pedestrian li Ahead. NEw York, Dec, 24.—At the pedestrian match to-day Hart’ was ahead, having covered 256 miles up to 12 o'clock, without showing any signs of fatigue. Fabér was 4 miles behind him. Out of the 65 starters only 39 are now on the trac] mieewey Robbers Secure $15,500. PavL, Dec. 24.—A special dispatch” trom Wi arthing, Stina, says: Lester C. Turner, a mer- chant, of Sioux Falls, was set upon on coming out of an outhouse ‘adjoining a hotel by two men, who knocked him down and robbed him of $15.500, which he had just received as pro- ceeds of the sale of his business. ‘The men were traced a short distance by railroad, but were finally lost trace of. ——____ Wall Street To-Day. New York, Dec. 24.—The Post's financial arti- cle says: At the Stock Exchange some little at- tention was given to business in the first hour of the day, but at 11 o’clock everything gave place to making fun according to a published prcpramnme, the Stock Exchange Glee club isted by Grafulla’s band, having taken the Jead in the merry proceedings. In the money market the rate for caJl loans on stocks is 7 per cent.; on U. 8. bonds, 5a6 per cent.; prime mer- cantile paper is 6a6 per cent. The Christmas | performances at the Stock Exchange ended at 12:30 o’clock, and since then there have been twansaetions in stoeks, as follows: In Jersey Central at 80, Manhattan at 55, Michigan Cen- tral at 91%, Delaware and Hudson Canal at 743 T43g, Wabash and Pacific at 40%. Kansas ae Texas at 31%, Milwaukee and St. Paul at Ty and Sutro Tunnel at 33, Fire at Carleton College. St. Patt, Dec. 24.—The fire at Carleton Col- lege at Northfield yesterday, destroyed Willis hall and the main buildt With all the’ con- tents, including furniture, ks and Freee effects. The loss is estimated at $50,000. Insur- ance $17,500, divided among oven oa companies. utineers Killed. NEW Yorn Dec. 24.—The captain of the Ital- jan bark Francisco Donovaro, which arrived here to-day, states that during ‘the voy: ee = Navarro a terribly mutiny occurred. My bark ts from Savona, and is owned by Tiallan owners. On I had a couple of bad fellows as sailors named Gregorio Pedro Iren, of Iloilo, and Antonio Aredundo, of Manilla. Gn the sth inst., both these seamen mutinied while Sana ing the watch at midnight, intending to kill all hands and take possession of my vessel. They killed the cook, Aebastian Aquarome, the boat swain, Antonio Marchisia, and wounded the mate and one man. With my crew I quelled the mutiny and killed the mutineers. Their bodies were thrown overboard. Railroad hee acd Rates. NEW YorK, Dec. 24.—The board of railroad arbitration have at last need upon per cent- ages of east-bound freight to be allotted to seven roads leading from Peoria eastward. By this decision rates from ali other western cities will be strengthened and their maintenance assured and all cause of cutting of rates completely re- moved. The arbitrators have decided that the Peoria diviston shall commence on January Ist, and the Peoria lines have agi upon a joint ae who is to put the pool into effect itpon at day. —____ Dipuating 2) Fight Between a Man and a Bloodhound. CrxcixnaTi, Dec. 24.—A St. Louis dis] a says a terrible fight took place near there old stable on Mont eg between a ‘ibe. ran bloodhound and Patsy Brennan, a pugilist, for $200 a side. The man was victorious ra disgusting: , ight of 45 minut in which his shoulders arms were terribly lacerated by the dog’s teeth. The bloodhound had his heavy on and was so maimed that he ied within an hour. The police are busy hunt- ing up all concerned in the brutal exhibition, reer areree ey Stole $1 7 Bostox, Dee eet fe taser and Jobn yw were charged with a series of peculations from the Waverly ae eee of this city, for the past two pee peice about $10,000. They were bela h $5,000 ee eon 6; do. BS do, womond ens, a = cone OSS 55 roo ; é; do. new oer tae ss, Si Dee. ae 12:30 pri Pagtt fet 4 per cents., 106% 24.—Lima advices of Decem- } LOCAL NEWS. The Louisiana State Lottery. THE CASE AGAINST THR POSTMASTER GENERAL ON TRIAL, To-day, tn the Court in General Term, «chief Justice Cartter and Judges Hagner, Cox and James), the case of Dauphin, agent Louisiana State Lottery Company agt. Key, (Postmaster General), on a second (amended) bill to restrain, the execution of an order for m-delivery of letters to him. Senator Curpentee ‘and Ree ss Department. ace SENATOR CARPENTER'S ARGUM After the bill had been read by Mr. BS ‘arpenter proceeded to argue ‘the Senator C: case first on the constitutionality of the taw, claim- ing that the judicial power ts Fested by Con- | gress in the courts not in the Postmaster General, and that if Mr. Dauy phin had been guilty of fraud, he should be indicted, and if guilty he should be sentenced according’ to the | act_of Congres. This law conferring judicial power on the Postmaster General was uncon- stitutional for that power could not be dele- gated. The constitution of Louisiana ree hizes the contract with the company, and It annually pays $40,000 under its contract with el ae My ie) uae oy pace the lottery, and it was just as legal as cotto wing. Maine and Vermont had forbidden. the sale of liquor, Could Congress say that liquor should be sold there? The punishment the Post- master General prescribes is unlimited. Could they not reach him? HON. CASEY YOENG FOLLOWED on the same side, and sald lotteries were as much property interests as was the slavery in- terest. It was the first time that an attempt had been made to deprive the citizen, before Was arraigned, tried and convicted of a erime, He claimed that the bill showed a state of facts entitling the petitioner to an injunction. This order goes beyond the law, in that it is levelled at a man who has not violated it. if Congress had conferred these extraordinary powers on the Postinaster General, he could “not exercise them against a man who has not violated a law, | and if he attempted ft the Court should streteh, forth its hand to prevent it, He read In con- clusion from Ist Dl lon, p. 174, and claimed that that was the whole law in the case. At this point the Court adjourned to Monday NeXt at 10 o'clock. a Another Miscegenation Case. MARRIAGE OF A COLORED MAN TO A GOOD-LOOK- ING WHITE GIRL. When the Virginia Midland train came into the Baltimore and Potomac depot this morning at o'clock, there disembarked a couple who attracted considerable attraction. The man was colored, his complexion being a shade lighter than ginger bread, and rather roughly dressed in well-worn gray pans and coat and black slouch hat, and his ts Indi-~ cated that he had been traveling in the mud. He was about 21 yearsof age, and was evidently a hard-working colored man. His companion was a rather prepossessing white girl, about 20 years of age, with a remarkably healthy: ged ca on her cheeks, jet black hair and ej quite neat form, She was attired in'a black alpaca walk cut in the latest. style; and as she essayed to follow the city fashion of raising her skirts, she showed 1 balmoral underskirt trimmed with red filigree work. A black | coat, enveloped her, bust, and on her head sie yore a raw hat trimmed ‘with white. ribbons “and. flowers id a boquet of wheat heads on the front. She aiso wore a white veil and white gloves, but wore no jewel It was at first supposed that the man was’ her servant, but when they inquired where they’could thke breakfast. and where a licence could be obtained, tne fact was, developed that this was another Virginia misce- genation case. ‘They went to Howard's (colored) restaurant, opposite the depot, and partook of breakfast, and then taking a hac sand making a bargali with the hackman that he ‘wast (ake them to where they could get a licence and t could taarried, they proceeded to Mr. Meigs’ residence. Here they procured a license in the name of Lewis Blanbaker and Hodena Sintth, both of Madison county, Va.,and from there they proceeded to the residence oi Rev. C. Robinson, colored, on 4th street, above L, where the matrimonial knot was tied, and they returned to the depot, where they’ sta’ until they can take the evening train for Cui- bint on their way home. The girl showed but ittle disposition to talk, but the man freely ke Of their union, stating that his wife's peo- ple are “good livers,” her mother owning a ‘small farm in that country which with the assistance of her two sons, .works; that her family were all op to'him, and that the girl being perfectly willing to come they came here, andt that he will return with her and make the best of it. District Government Affairs. ee licenses to the following persons have been approved by the committee on licenses: Emil Worch and Paul Botleau. The District Commissioners this mornii issued an order that the offices of the Distri government be closed all day on the 25th inst. and ist proximo, at 12 o'clock m. to-lay, and on the 3ist inst., and at 1 o’clock p.m. on the 26th, 27th, 29th and 30th instt, THE JACKSON DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION met last night, present Messrs. Daniel Smith, C. P. Culver, Frayser, Tobias Sanderson, *Rich- ard Kelly: ‘and others, to fully complete the or- ganization and arrange for a celebration of the anniversary of the battle of New Orleans on the Sth of next month. oe Bee called the meeting to order and Mr. T Was, chosen secretary pro tem. Mi Calver apologet- ieally accounted for the slim attendance, which he said was owing to the inclemency of the and moved an adjournment until Sat night, the 3d proximo, which was adopted. Mr. Sanderson, from the special committee, stated that he had spent several days in lookin; ap the old Jackson democratic party flag, which has been tendricks bat the wigwam since the ‘riiden aud Hendricks barbecne at Bladensburg some. three y fee ir. Sanderson explained that it was about 3 feet ‘long, of ‘silk, with staff and belt attachment; that on the occasion referred to, their late color bearer, Dr. Wm. Horner had taken it to his home, and it had since deen traced to Soseph Hamlin, Joseph Shilling, one Copeland, an awning maker, one Larner and Sanitor Halloran, but thus far he had not laid eyesonit. This er, Mr. Norris cost a food deal of money, but what made it sacred was its assoctations and the fact that a lady from whom It was purchased had given It to the association much below the cost and it had been made by her own hands. It had Til- den and Hendrick’s name sewed on the end. Mr. Sanderson was instructed to pursue his search for the ola flag. The chair stated that letters of invitation had been sent to Senators Saulsbury, Eaton and Voorhees and Represen- tative J. C. S. Blackburn, Governor Gareeion, of Maine, andl ‘others to address this meeting’ on the night of the sth of January next. eS ee A Sworp USED TO SOME PURPOSE.—At Lo- gansport, Ind., Sunday night, Jeremiah Ashba was aroused by Nathan Thomas and a man named Rutherford, who demanded admittance. Being inane they Knocked in the door. They were met by Ashba, armed with an old-fasie. ioned sabre. Thomas approached him and re- ceived a blow which completely split his head ae Sea fled. Ashba surrendered If. He is an old and quiet citizen, and public opinion justifies his act. A RECEPTION FOR M. DE LEssErs.—The loca authorities of Panama have appointed a eom- mittee to prepare a reception for M. de Lesseps, who is expected at Aspinwall on the 29th inst. The foreign merchants, who — the principal contributors to the support of the gové have no Tepresentation on the committee, ii sues eng manifested, as they will have to ely for me a th honor of the Pagar ‘il includes a rags canal to the depth of fer) dare exca’ the character of the different stratifications, and fo1 estimate of the cost. M. the United States, via weeks’ sojourn in Panama. ‘THE VOTE IN Nhe nda Cee returns the vote in eee Tecelved by Grleans, Pemom ‘at, Brgel 751, _ @ democrat A and 13,976 Fi Nip So ere majority ad red against ‘against te A ye cane Yotes were cast for, governor fewer for aie constitution. | ine: geante cont blicans 1 democrats the house—17 republicans, 6 a 2 inde- pendents an A PRIEST'S ADVICE TO STRIKERS.—A letter, oe ge ope priest in Chicago which promises'to abolish gas en! sone: print of the oe reat eee ae Baur ‘Virginia, and ‘HL, Lincoln, of Bos Lace scmntio embseinercd {ove ia ont ah