Evening Star Newspaper, January 25, 1859, Page 2

EVENING ST WASHINGTON OLTY: TUESDAY. «--.January 25 1859. > Though + The Star” is printed en the More, its editien is se large as to require it te be put te press at an early heur, Adver- Usements, therefore, sheuld be sentin y 12 e’cleck, m.; otherwise they may met appear Watil the next day. eeritial meine tinanipengecaare souseran ine eked SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Union, speaking pf the Cuban question in Europe, thinks that the feeblest ground on which opposition to our purchase of Cuba can be rested is that of Spanish pride. It says: “ The Castilian pride has suffered many in- sults and many indignities; but it bas never suf- fered rither from the American Union. When, therefore, at this late day, tbe mere mooting, Within the circle of our domestic politics, of the uestion of purchasing an island which the wel- fire of itsowa people, and the interests of our people. demand sbali be politically united to this continent, avd severed from the European, is in- dignantly resented as an jasult to Spanish pride, there Is something so premature, se morbid, so unreasonable and unnecessary in the thing, that the practical world cannot help inferring that the Tesentment must be more affected thaa real.’’ The Intelligencer is devoted to Congressional Proceedings and news to-day. +--+ _____ UL The Governor of New Hampshire has ap- pointed Thursday, Apri! Sth, as a day for public fasting and prayer. ie ee 1 A Glasgow paper says one thousand cab and omnibus horses are annually driven to death in that city. I> Rev. Mr. Bangs, of New York, had a cane Presented to him the other day, which contained four bundred five-dollar gold pieces, or $2,000. i[> The Archduke Maxamtlian d’Este, who is 76 years of age, has been attacked by the measles, says a German paper—the something “bladt.’* > Poor Mexico now has tive Presidents, or at least five men backed by military power, each of whom thinks he alone can rescue her fromthe gulf of ruin to which she is bastening. (> Gamblers in Savannah, says the News, aredotag a good business. Two business men ‘were recent sufferers to the amount of fourteen thousand doilars ‘on the turn.”? SS iar U> The dedsting clubs of the University of Oxford and Cambridge have both decided by overwhelming majorities Bhat “it is not likely that Mr. Bright will ever become a statesman.”? i[7” The New Yorkers enjoy themselves hugely on Central Park, skating, &c. The ladies, the S-otchmen, the pickpockets ard the policemen, all together, numbered at one time some ten thousand {7 The London (Canada) Free Press says that letely the Recorder’s Court sat as usual, but owing to the extreme cold the jary found it im- po-sible to carry out their deliberations, and were obliged to be discharged, at least for a day. UF The case of James Stephens, the alleged wife-polsoner, bas been postponed in the New York Courts until February Mth, to give the chemists time to complete their analysis of Mrs. Stephens’ body. GF A letter from Florence in the Providence Journal, says that during tue carnival in that city, ‘tin the opera house, ‘11 Trovatore,’ by de- cent performers, may be heard fora month for leas than three cents a night !*——and the way they give it is just worth the money. I> A tailor of Dijon, not satisfied with his daugbter’s conduct, fractured her skull with his “Pressing iron as she slept, and then stabbed him- self three times in the breast with a large pair Of scissors. He wes taken to the hospital to be cured and then tried for his unparental conduct. if? James Glass, who is implicated in the murder of Richard Owens, in New York, bas surrendered himself to the authorities. Glass assigns as a reason for absenting himself, that he bad been engaged in a row, and that being badly distigured, he was loth to appear before the cor- oner’s jury. {> The New Orleans Delta declares, that while New York is in a fair way togo to the dogs, New Orleans is on the high road to pros- Perity. New York, if brought to the hammer at the present time, in the opinion of the editor, would not pay the mortgages that cling to her, while New Orleans is entirely free of debt. (> The trial of James Fle: iz, telegraph op- erator, for the murder of Madegan, closed on Friday night last, in Toronto, C. W » the jury rendering a verdict of guilty, but recommend- ing the prisoner to mercy, as a strong provoca- tion was probably given forthe commission of the deed eee etme {7 We are indebted to J. Shillington, for early copies of the February number of “The Knickerbocker Magazine” and “The Atlantic Montbly,*? and for the January number of “Blackwood’s Mayazine;” each Presenting a tempting table. indeed, of contents. From Taylor & Maury we have also the valus- ble January number of Biackwood’s Mazezine om emi eaats se i> Esther Griggs, aa elderly lady not moving im the highez circles of London society, while under ibe twfluence of a dream threw her iofant out of a window, thrusting its head through the glass to accomplish that Purpose. The Maryle- bone Police Court Magistrate, thinking the case asingular one, committed ker for murder—first recommending the quiet of an insane hospital (™ The Late tire at Vaiparaiso, Nov. 13, from the accounts which are published in Pris, shows the amount of Freach capital engaged ia the South American seaport, at which, as well as Montevideo, Rio and Lima, all millinery and mercery traffic is in Gallic hands. The insur- ances (mostly on London offices) are estimated at $1,710,000, of which French houses claim over @ Million of francs. Se 1” Bonner, of the New York Ledger, sends vs bis paper of February 5, containing a song by G. P. Morris; the commencement of a novel by Mrs. Southworth; a poem by Ross Wallace; con- tributions by Henry Ward Beecher, Horace Greeley, Bennett of the Herald, Raymond of the Times, Prentice of the Louisville Journal, Ed- ward Everett, Mrs. L. H. Sigourney, Thomas Dunn English, and other il.ustrisimi! Great is Bonner, and greatening ! Mexico ¢ New Orleans P cayune is per- plexed in relation to the real condition of affairs ta Mexico, and doubts whether the triumph of Robles wlil produce a restoration of the Puros, or Liberal party. A letter of the latest date from the capital says: The number of polltical prisoners set at liber- ty by Robles is not less than Sve hundred, among he cores fraconis, who has been fa Prisoa Oyears. T i sigara tus Pina ce he number of Generals who Robles 01 + angie hen: two,a eee = ou may therefore unde: me ¢ the military chieftains of Mexico, ence aacter Of in a few days, of these Generals’ Pian in opposition to Robles to form some notion io the country, piace, that has 4 garrison at than 1,500 stroug. ee {> A portion of the United States sqaadron forming the Paraguay expedition were at Monte. video on the 30th of November. It was expected they would sail ina few weeks for the Parana river. The dates from Paraguay are to the 19th ot November. It is stated the Paraguans were Preparing to receive the United States forces, but it is evident that the Prevailing belief was that the dificuity would be settled without recourse to war. that our government and Buenos Ayres were about to enter lato an al- ean whereby the latter would grant the Uni- ted States the right of tree transit for our troops through her te : aay tery, and Promised whatever as- Pareguay. In order to this project, by other saddles, while using the horse con stantly. Believing that it embraces really use- ful improvements, we hope that the cavalry officers report upon it will be as favorable as that of the officers of the mounted rifies. Tax Contest Expep.—Ere going to press to-day, we have a private despatch from New Orleans saying that yesterday Mr. Benjamin was renominated by the Democratic caucus for re-election to the United States Senate. On the ballot before that consummation, the Hon. Mr. Sandidge received thirty-five votes; just half the caucus. Whereupon itis presumed that those who had voted up to that time oc- casionally for others united with the friends of Mr. Benjamin, and thus nominated him. The protracted contest between the friends of these two distinguished gentlemen, though animated, has been conducted in capital tem- per; for nothing transpired in its course tend- ing in any manner to interrupt their friendly relations. Either of them would have graced the position and been entirely acceptable to the great mass of the party in Louisiana and here. Tax Weatner.—The following report of the weather for this morning is made from the Morse Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution. The time of observation is about 7 o'clock: Janvanry 25. 1859. New York, N.Y ++clear, cold. Philadelphia, Pa. clear, pleasant. Biltimore, Md. -clear, cold. Washington, D.C -clear, wind 8. Richmond } Petersburg, Vi Norfolk, Va. Lynchburg, Knoxville, ‘ean. Bristol, Tenn... Chattanooga, Ten: Wilmington, N.C. Columbia, 8.C. Charleston, 8. C. Augusta, Ga Savannah, G: Macon, Ga Columbus, Ga Montgomery, Al: Lower Peach Tree, Ala. Mobile, Ala... Gainesville, Miss New Orleans, Li Frederick, Md.. Hagerstown, Md. Cumberland, Md. WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Pustic Recrrtion.—We are authorized to announce that there will be a public reception at the Executive Mansion this evening, from eight to ten o’slock. Tax Cunanx Question.—In the proceedings in ae Senate, yesterday, the question of the acquisition of Cuba was placed squarely before the country. Mr. Slidell, of Louisiana, sub- mitted the report of a majority of the Commit- tee on Foreign Relations in favor of the scheme, and appropriating $30,000,000, to be placed at the disposal of the President, to effect its can- sumation; while Mr. Seward, of New York, introduced a report, signed by himself and Sen- ator Foot, a minority of the committee, in op- Position to it. Both these reports are prepared with great care and judgment; they are elab- orate, and occupy the entire ground covered by the question. Their importance jg, prob- ably, greater than that which attaches to any other State papers submitted to the people of this country for years; insomuch as they pre- sent the direct issue, whether we shall seek to extend the limits and strengthen the power of this pation; or, whether we shall seem to have so much respect for the combined dictation of the French usurper and Court of England, as to neglect to do what is felt to be necessary to se- cure us from the effects of their interference in the affairs of this continent hereafter. The report of the majority of the committee says it would be as much a workof superero- gation to enlarge on the importance of acquir- ing Cuba, as to demonstrate an elemeniary problem in mathematics This acquisition has long been known to be the fixed purpose of the United States, and results from geographical necessities generally recognized by all parties. It contends that Spain cannot long retain possession of the island, and that it must shortly fallinto the hands of a foreign power, and becomei nimical to our prosperity and dangerous to our independence. As for the statement that an offer to purchase would be aninsult to Spain, the report deems that unworthy of notice; insomuch as that nation cannot dispute our right to make the offer, while the alternative of refusing is not denied her. Itis thought, however, that Spain must realize the truth that she holds the Island by virtue of a precarious tenure, liable to be rup- tured at any moment by movements of other European nations over which she can have no control ; or, through a revolution on the island itself. The bill reported by Mr. Seward, from tle minority of the committee, does not wholly oppose acquiring Cuba, but proposes to defer it. In his subsequent speech, however, Mr. Seward said the scheme seemed to him empty and impracticable, and were it rot for the re- spect due to the President and the committee, he should almost pronounce it ridiculous. Be- fore surrendering his constitutional prerega- tive to the President, he wanted to know what was to be the political sta¢ws of the present population of Cuba when it should be annexed; was itto bea Territory ora State, and in what manner should it be represented in Congress? He could not consent to place so large a sum of money in the hands of the President without more definite information on these and other important questions connected with the sub- ject. Tur Pixe’s Peake Gotp Reoion January 21, 1859 ar, 29°. lear, 30°, wind S. 29°, loudy, 40°, wind NE ‘ear cold. cloudy, 50°, wind 2 jear, cold. cclear, cold. -clear, cold Grafton, Va. «clear, cold. Parkersburg, Va «clear, cold Cincinnati, O. ...clear, cold. Barometer at the Smithsonian, at 7 a.m. (cor- tected for temperature) 30 536. Thermometer, at 7 a. m. 1 zat Maximum during 21 hours ending 9a. m. to- day 30°; minimum iS . _ 2-2 CORRESPONDENCE. Wasitineton, Jan. 2, 1859. Sir: To day, in secret session of the Senate, you offered me an affront so wanton, unprovoked, and unjustifiable that [ am obliged to infer it must have been the impulse of momentary pas- sion, and not of deliberate premeditation. ‘This note is written for the purpose» of affording you an opportunity of saying whether or not my conelusion is correct; and, further, of affording ‘ou an opportunity of ‘fetracting the offensive angnage Which you thus gratuitously and un- wartantably applied to me. Respectfully, &c , S.A. Dovucras. Hon. Grauam N- Fircn. Wasuineton, Jan. 22, 1859 Six: Your note of yesterday was handed me this morning In reply, L have to say that you yesterday made a charge that the lately-appoint- ed federal officers in Illinois were corrupt, dis- bonest men—or words to that effect. You knew my son to be one of those officers, and you could not expect me to hear such a charge with- out prompt denial of its truth. { pronounced it to be, to your knowledge, untrue. You subse- quently so modified It as to satisfy me that you excepted my son from the general charge, al- though you did not name him, and I made no further issue with you on that subject. When, at a subsequent period of your remarks, you attributed to me statements which I had not made, I requested that in quoting me you would do so truthfully. These remarks were certainly not “ deliberately premeditated,” but they can- not be qualified correctly as the ‘impulse of mo- mentary passion.”? Tbe first was Prompted by a determination to defend the honor and character of my son, as dear to me as my Own, aga'nst an attack so general ja its terms as necessarily to include him; and the second was the exercise of my right to rectify a misrepresentation of my own remarks. “ Respectfully, &c. Hon. 8. A. Dovetas Editor of the Star: Herewith enclosed please find a very interest- ing table of distances to Pike’s Peake gold dig- gings, with remarks concerning the various sta- tions on the route. { obtained it for the Star from a gentleman of Lexington, Mo., who has recently returned from Utan, and who informed me they were “ Gen. Johnston's distances,’ measured by an instrument called the viameter, which regis- ters the number of revolutions made by any wheel to which it may be attached. The actual road, with alt itx undulations, is by this mode measured. The distances, therefore, are greater than if measured horizontally, as 8 .rveyors mea- sure. ‘The distances furnished me by that gentleman are from Ist Grasshopper Creek to the crossin; of the South Platte, into which Cherry Creek empties. I have shown this table, ax I send it to you, to several gentlemen who freigbted over the plains last y a-, from Atchison to Salt Lake ( itv, on this route, and they pronounce it accurate to the crossing of the South Platte. From thence to Cherry Creek, the distance in the table ix ax eS by moustain men and persons returning y this route from the mi Over the whole distance along this route, from Atchison to the cros: of the South Platte, the United States mail for Utah passes twice a week in going and returning. The head quarters of the contractors for carrrying this great overland mail, is at Atchison, the point selected by them as most convenient and economical from which to forward supplies, &c ,to their stations along the route. From this point, also, the private freighters generally started their wagon trains for Utah. Yours, truly, ae, G N. Fitcs. Wasuineton, Jan 22-9%, p.m, Six: Your note of this date bas just been placed in my band. I admit, without hesitation, your right and duty to do justice to the reputation of your son. At the same time [ maintain m right, in the discharge of my duty as senator, to comment freely and fully on the character of executive appointments, espectally in my own State. I deny, however, that my general re- marks in relation to the list of Illinois appoin tees, confirmed by the Senate during Iny absence, could be fairly interpreted to embrace your son When you seemed so to construe them, I prompr_ ly replied that what [ had said of the Titnois oo Was true as a general rule, but that there were exceptions, among whom | recog. nised some of my own friends. Alluding pas-- ticularly to your son, I added that I had nothing to say in reyvard to the merits of his appointmen’, choosing to leave that question where I placed it by my remarks to the Senate during the last ses- sion, in yonr presence, at the time of bis cortir- mation. You now admit that you understood this explanation to exempt your son from the application of my general remarks; and yet, you have failed to withdraw the offensive language, but, on the contrary, ata subsequent stage of the debate, when apologizing for a breach of sena- torial decorum, you expressly declared that you had notbing to retract—thys appearing, in my apprehension, to re-affirm the objectionable Route from Atchison, Kansas Territory. (situate on the great western bend of the Missouri River,) via the military roa: ‘cyto Auraria, at the mouth of Cherry Creek, the gold region. Frou Arc ison To— Miles. Tot 1. Rema. ka. Mormon Grove on the Mil- 4 —wood, 5 9—vi'lage; 4 12—wood, water, gra ter, grace; ple: ty applies, etc G-asanopper Creek, 24 Grasshopper Creek, Is— do, words. 3d Grasshopper Creek, M- do. As to the other ground of offence admitted in Walowt Creck, 332—- = do, b your reply to my note, I bave to say that I did 7s <= = $e: ate | not understand you to assume to correct me ina [springs ov the road, | QUOtation of your language, as I was unconscious Ash Point, 12 15—wood, water, grees, piety | Of making any such citation, but to repeat the Biack Vermillien, 12 s7—no wood, byt #erase | original offence in another form; othe: wise I baron” f; |] would have made a Proper response on the in- Cotton Wood, stant. (plenty This explanation, which is due alike to us Rock C eck, 20 148 wood, water, graer, pleuty | both, on the Points presented in your reply, af- Lge tong “3 crt = a fords you another opportunity of withdrawing ies win Ge oa. the cffensive words which you admit you ap- Nine Mite Ridge, 17 196= do. do. Plied to me in yesterday’s debate. Eng too € me s. do. Respectfully, &c , S.A. Doveras. ides - @. 0. Fodenosry heey Blues, 6233-9 fo. do. Hon. Granam N. Fitcu. c 4 287—wood s water & = Reena em, Seen eeere em enee Aaery Wasuixoton, Jan 23, 1859 32 Mie Creek, 4 231—wood, water, grass; plauty Str: Your note of jast evening was handed me Saod Hil Pond, Platte River, Fort Kearney, 17 Mile Point, 22 Mile Point, 14 245-ecme water, no w.od or atl2,m.to-day. Your explanation in Teyard to my son being now explicit, 1 have no hesitation in saying that if you had excepted bim from your charge. or not made it general, I would not ee rane & 283—grass plenty; wood source 12 965—wood, water, gr 17 %e2— do. 6 AT deemed myself warranted in repelling itin the * Pa words of which you complain ax offensive, and Potnt, 10 317—ne wood; grass a1 batt In consequence of your explanation, | now withdraw. 62 Mile Potut, a | = ‘wae ‘cathe, ioane na aesens an. 1 am aiso informed by your note that, if you hed not been mistaken in relation to my remarks on the subject of your misrepresentation of my sentiments, you would at the instant bave made @ properresponse. ‘This likewise enables me to say that, in my closing remarks explanatory to the Senate of my share in an exciting debate up- on a subject not relevant to anything before that gh water halfway, to right Frewont Spring, Thi —ho wood; water bad no wood; grassand water . {pleaty | body, and the responsibility for the introduction Forte Yaaiag ans seep ydees a Vet whsen rested solely witl-vou Aiea Platte River tte | Withdrawn, as 1 now do, the second « fensive rematks, if you bad made the same Satisfactory explanation then you bave now made. rs Respectfully, &e , G. N.Fitcu. Creek, which em, tles Hon. S.A Dovéras. Aarerta, tuto tt Wasnineton, Jan. 24, 1859. Sir: Your note of yesterday bas been receiv. 7 and while | accept your withdrawal of the words to which J have taken exception, I owe it to my- self to protest ag-inst the idea you seem: to en- te\tain, that my note of Saturday was intended as a precedent and inducing condition of the re- dress which | solicited, instead of being, as I certainly Fre, ae it, merely res, ive to the *pecifications in your reply to my first communi- cation. In regard to the introduction and relevancy of the matter in the debate out of which this dit- or arose, i cannot think that a proper subject of discussion in the present correspondence Respectful! 7 8. A. Dovaras. Hon, Granam N. Fitcu. An Army Boarp meets to-day, at the War Department, to take into consideration pro- posed changes inthe cavalry equipments. It is composed of course of experienced and pru- dent officers. Apropos—the adjustable and self-adjusting saddle of ex-Lt. W. E. Jones. among the new contrivances for the service upon which this Board is to report. On thorough testing by the mounted rifle corps of the United States army, these saddies won the highest encomiums from Col. Loring and the Board that reported upon the result of those tests, For nearly two years past we have used one of these saddles for two or three days in the week. si thin soddle blanket, and not unfre- quently keeping it in piace from bear sunrise to sunset. We can safely recommend it as be- ing the best saddle for the safety of the horse’s back we know, while to our taste it is most agreeable to the rider. The tree seems to us to be modeled Precisely on the celebrated Hope tree of Texas, improved by the adjustable and adjusting “pperatus, which permits it to so- commodate its pressure to the peculiarities of any horse’s form or condition. It is indeed the paddle with whieh to cure Up a gall made Wasnineron, Jan. 24, 1859 Sir: Your note of to-day was received at Is a m. [tts not for me to judve the motives which dictated yours of the 22d 1 can only say that my answer was predicated upon the explanations it contained. If your explanations are disavowed, my withd: must likewise be disavowed, Respectfully, &c , G.N. Fircn. Hon.S A. Doveras. ‘ bi egctatifrs. © mre ‘a pe 8M averse to prolonging controver- sy after gaining the substance of my demand; bat I cannot close by) answering to your last pote by saying that Jt is immaterial to me upon what Predicate your withdrawal, since I have guarded against a ‘of my .| pamphlets, and o: eee CONGRESSIONAL. In tux Sexarts, yesterday, Mr. Brown presented a memorial from J. E. Reeside, Jay Cooke, and W. W. Logan, of Philadel- phia, asking the privilege of laying down and using ® double-treck railroad from the Navy Yard gate, along Eighth street east to its intersection with msylvania avenue, slong said enue to First street east, al First street east to C street north, along O street north and Indiana avenue to First street west, with a privilege of » switch to the depot of the Washington and Baltimore railroad, along First street west to the west gate of the Capitol grounds, and thence aleng Pennsyl- vania avenue and Fifteenth street to Fayette street, in Georgetown. a After Mr. Slidell had finished reading the report of the Committee on Relations in favor of the acquisition of Cuba— Mr. Mason said it did not follow that all who concurred in a report concurred in all the rea- sons therein assigned. The report states that itis the polley cf this country to enlarge its boundaries. He could not agree to this; and if that were the only reason for acquiring Cuba, he should oppose it. He admitted that there might be a political necessity devolving upon this country to become the owner of Cuba; but expressed his regret that there should be such a necessity. Cuba must ultimately bea art of the United States of America; of that * did not entertain a doubt. And, therefore, he agreed to report the bill, because the Presi- dent has informed Congress that he deems it useless to renew negotiations for the purchase of Cuba unless the power was given to him, should the contingency require it, to meet a portion of the expenditure in advance. Mr. Seward then presented a report from the minority of the committee (composed of himself and Mr. Foote,) which disagreed with the proposition of the majority, and pro another bill as a substitute for that of Mr. Slidell. Mr. S. stated his objections to the original bill at considerable length. T. Bayard dissented from the view of Mr. Seward, and regarded this mea-ure as involv- ing not only the future interests of this coun- try, but of civilization. As regards the propo- sition for the purchase of Cuba being aninsult, he could not so regard it. We have a right to offer, and they can accept our offer or refuse it, as they please. Mr. Foot declarod his hearty concurrence in the remarks of Mr. Seward. Mr. Toombs advocated the bill reported by the committee, and answered some of the ob- jections of Mr. Seward. As a free and inde- pendent nation he held that we had a right to offer to purchase Cuba, without askizg leave of an usurper of ten years’ standing, whose power was only sustained by five hundred thousand troops. France and England had ne business to interfere at all in thet transaction; and if they chose to make it a cause of quarrel he was ready to meet them. Mr. Hale referred to the ancient friendship which had existed between Spain and this country, and said it was unmanly, now that she is getting old and decrepid and has lost almost all her possessions on this side of the ccean, to try and rob her of that last bright gem io her coronet On motion of Mr. Slidell, the bill was made the special order for Monday next at | o'clock; and after the consideration of Executive busi- ness the Senate adjourned. In tux Hovse, yesterday, the vete to sur- pend the rule to receive Mr. Stephens’ resolu- tion setting apart two days for Territorial business, was 105 yeas, 71 nays—and the rules were not suspended, as two-thirds did not vote affirmatively. Mr. ee Mo., introduced a sclation, appropriating $10,000 to pay the expenses o! the luvestigean Committees; passed. Mr. Branch, of N. C., reported g bill lacing $30,000,000 ut the disposal of the President for the acquisition of Cuba, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs. A minority report from the committee was also presented, against the proposition The House further considered the Diplo- matic Appropriation bill, without takimg de- cisive action thereon; and after transacting some other unimportant business, went into ponies of the Whole, and adjourned until 7 o'clock. In the evening session, Mr. Davis, of Mass., eppeeed the repeal of the fishing bounties law; t. J. Cochrane, favored the distribution of the public lands to actual settlers; Mr. Avery opposed European interference in the affairs of this continent; Mr. Kellogg opposed th acquis sition of Cuba, parts of Mexico, and of Ceniral America, just now; Mr. Atkins demanded a protective tariff and the re-opening of the stave trade. Preceedings ef To-Day. In the Ssnate, to-day, the Vice President being necessarily abseat for some days, on motion of Mr. Bright, Mr. Fitzpatrick was elected to the Chair. Mr. Pugh, arising to a personal explanation, stated that the recent telegraphic dispatch in the New York Herald, purporting to give an account of a personal scene between Messrs. Dougias and Fitch in the executive session on Friday last, was grossly incorrect. He sent the article up to the Secretary's desk, and it was read. He thought that some measures ought to be adopted to prevent the proceed- ings of the executive sessions from becoming public, at least in an incorrect manner. Mr Fitch concurred with the Senator from Obio, both in regard to the incorrectness of the report, and the necessity of a remedy. He Suggested the appointment of a sworn reporter on such occasions, who alone should be per- mitted to be present to take down the proceed- ing for the reference of the Senate. t. Davis said that as far as he was connect- ed with the affair on Friday, the report was entirely talse. He had not made any attack whatever on the Senator from Illinois. [Mr. Douglas bowed in recognition of the explana- tion.] He had used ere language on the occasion, but it was notin reference to the Sen- tor from Illinois. Mr. Douglas concurred in the remarks of the Senator from Ohio, Mr. Pugh. Mr. Green said that during that session he noticed an object in the northeast corner of the Senate lobby, and called the attention of the Vice-President to it, and on examination a mysterious trap-door had been found in that corner of the lobby opening into a dark cell. He had heard no explanation fur what object this door had been left and he hoped that the matter would be inquired into. Mr. Mason said that he would go as far a3 any one to see if the secrecy of the executive sessions could not be proserved inviclate. This was not the first time that surreptitious reports had been made of the proceedings. The Pacific railroad bill being taken up, Mr. Wilson was explaining his amendment to the Senate when our report closed. Is tax House, Mr. English, from the Post Office Committee, reported adverscly on the application of the Mt. Vernon Association for the franking privilege; and adversely on the Project of abolishing the Post Office Depart ment. He also reported back the memorials of Mr. Butterfield for establishing a line of steamers between American and Mexican ports; and of A.L. Bleeker, for establishing a line of steam- ers to the west coast of South America, and moved-that they may be referred to the Com- merce Committee. He also reported a bill to abolish the frank ing privilege; and a bill appropriating $5,000 to enable the Postmaster (ieneral to employ extra clerks temporarily. Mr. Haskins moved to lay the latter on the table. He could see no propriety in increas- ing the expenses of the Post-oflice Department, which now costs too mu@h. The bill was laid upon the table. Mr. English also reported a bill regulatin, the payment of on newspapers an r pui [The bill allows persons acting as dealers in new. and periodicals to receive the eame the low rates of postage allowed to regular subscribers for the same. The bill also provides for punishing persons who voluntarily take let- ters bel to other parties from the post office, for purpose of deli them to their owners, or from the latter, for depositing in the post office, and then fail to perform that assumed duty.] from same a Mr. W. committee, reported bill for est @ line of mail steamers be- — this country and Europe. r. }; from committee, reported 8 substitute for the'above. a PERSONAL. «+++ Hon, H. Wilson, of Obio, is at Browns. +... The Courrier des Etats Unis gives a letter written in bad French, by a lady tourist now in Pari es with eccentricities of lan- guaze. Rive aliteral translation of the last sta sentence: “[ think you will he very much astonixbed at My progress, when you hear that | beve learned the French language all alone without opening a single time my grandmother '”” writer meant “grammar,”’ but unfortu- nately put Grand’mere for grammaire SMITHSONIAN LECTURES. (Tuescay) EV) NING Mr. Com: give the last lectur~ of his ovurse on Rome 1.0. U0. F.—GRAND ENCAMPME N14 — v of the R. W. nd E: camp y of Columma win bebe i PUR EVENING. Jan. it o'el 5 ers memfers ars ex- pactedto be punotva! in their attendarce, it WM. COUPER. Rk. W. 6.8. LECTURE AT THE SMIT! ‘ INSTITUTION —Dr. E. Y. Re ethodist Protestant, Baltimore, wi iver & lecture at the Smithsonian Institution on WED- N AY EVENING. Jan. 3th, at 7! clock, on poo ty and Woman’ ae athe door onthe co of the lecture. Proceeds to bs applied to a benevolent object. jam 2° NOTICF.—P. F. C., No.5 —The members 1 of the Perseverance Engine Company are requested Btterd & meeting at the house, on isi Tu ay) EVENING. A fo tendance is pom e eeegay a = — ee will be ti fore them. order ol i 2 PRESIDENT. f THERE WILL BE AFAIK HELD BY t the young Indies of the Isiand, at the Perse- verance Engine House, to oon TO DAY, for vurpose of purchasing Scipiv Johnson, Mrs. Patay Johnson's son. jn 24 St WASHINGTON SS ae A iar meet of the Associ u hodat tha Hall on WEDN ESDAY EVENING, <6th, al £ 8s businessof umportace wihte timed: afali attendance ofthe members ited. By order: 1 Fequesie<s. COLDSBOROUGH BRUEF, jazz 3:* Recording Secretary. PAINTINGS AND STAT! y ‘ AMERICAN AR CISTS—The third annual hibition of the Washington Art Association, consisting of Patotings. Statuary, Water Colors and YOR Vrawings.is now openat the new and spacious Galleries of the Asrocintion avenue, between Ith and ith street: DAY from o'clock a. m. to 5 o’elock p. the evening from 7 to 10 o'clock. Admission 25 cents T No 46 SEVENTH STE In store 8 cond asi INGS, Gold Rand SHADCS, SHADE TR ' AN). PICT Deas guoevace macuns ae required. 15 6t* Bdooreabove Odd Fellows” Hall, 7th at. oR SALE FOR A TERM OF YEARS, OR FOR HIRE BY tHE YE&R—A stout, able LORED MAN, young and active. Has been accustomed te farm work and the onre of horses, Heis honest an! capable, and may be bonght er hured on very reasonvbie terms. Inquire at <0l New mitt ms between the hours of Sand 4p. m. in 25-rost ICHARDSON WHISKEY, We baving made Sam"! Bacon & Co our Sole Acents for the sale of onr RICHAR DSO WHISKY, do invite all whoh-ve> ot usec them, as it wili be in no other’ hand. this city. on EUVENDLETON & RICHARDSON. ja -nwsy it to eall T A CARD. HE Attention of the public is prrtioulariy in- vited to the sale of the Furniture and Housrhoid Effects of the inate # Thomas H. Benton, de- ceased. whioh will take piace at my furniture ware- room, No. 396 D street, near the corner of 7th street west,on Wednerday, the 2Sth inmtart, at 10 o'clock a.m. The Piano is a fine instrument, China and Giass superior. Pier Ginss. Lounge, and other fine Furnitureofsgood quality, aud the sale will be well instion | the attention of persons wishing to pur- hi crnit 5 " Tas gi A. GREEN, Avet’r. BRADY'S COLLECTION OF THE ILLUS- ON EXHIBITION FOR 4 SHORT TIME T BRADY'S GALLERY—s2 P avenue. Twenty- Portraits of Distinquished Ameri- cosy whee namesjhave become * familiar as house- old Wor To properly appreciate this collection, it must be seenard studied. Apart from its great value as ® collection of portraits, as 8 fine art coliection tt has never been equal ed. if Open, free, from8a m.toé p.m. ja 5 6t SHILCINGTON’S VALENTINE EMPO- \) RIUM—The oldest and |-reest Valentine map- ufse’uring and importing establishment in this city. Fifteen years’ experionce and uni ities enable the proprietor of th to produce better Vi his s c 001 = frest richness, novelty, eleganes, and variety of styles. Particular attention bestowed “pen orders re- Ceived by mail. J. SHILLING TON, eller, Odeon Building, ia 25 St corner 43g street ard Pa. avenue. MASTRIMONIAL.— A youne Mar of moral eharacter and abstemious habits, and holding office under Government, takes this as the most expeditious method of formiag the acquaintance of 8 Lady with 8 view to matrimony. Ske must be not ace, of irreproachnbie characterand . Having no scqusintances in this city, and being very lonely, and having no nea relatives, he immediately obtaiamns a partner for life. Wall give unexcep bi - ences as to character, &e. All o ranged" pieganmeiny Address C G. ton, 0.C D*® JOHNSTON, BALTIMORE LOCK HCSPITAL. Has discovered t' ¢ mest Certa'n, Spesdy, aud Only Eff ciual Remedy ta the Werid ior all DISEASES OF IMPRUDENOR. LET No ¥, DELICACY PREVENT myzioanous ing jns5 2° Debiity, Nervousness, Dyspey Confaston «f Ideas, Pap! *midity, T. Di'ngs, Dimness of Si 4d inens Disease of the Hea which render Marilage im possible, and end Mid. MEN Especially. victima of Solitary Tice, that dresdrut it whi h annua'ly «weeps to an antime’ i‘ f Young Men of the most exshed talents and brillia t titel oct, who might ot) erwise have rnirarced Hetening Senates with the thunders of elo ence or waked to ecst.cy the living lyre, msy call with Kitt count “ence. He who p aces himself nuder ously confide in his houor ae rely upon his care of Dr J. may religt- seotlemen and coundeutly the oo ner. not t> observe name must be , ald aud c ntsin a etainp DR. ZUHNSTON, Member of tho Royal Col'exe of Suge>ns, London, graduate from one of the most eminent Colleges and tue g ester part of Pitels of Lom on, Paria fected sore of the mos! 3 many troublet when as! en that were ever the head and eare 1S al rmed at audden OTICE nred themrelves by « jone—a habit frequently St school, the effects of asleep, and if ut cured, 4 dertoys both mind and nd melancholy effects prodaced Weakness of te B il com which are nightly felt even renders marriage imporsib body, should apply | - medi ‘Titese Are some of the by early habits «f youth, Limos, Paine in the Head, # of Sight. Loss of - P, tion ef the Heart, D sp psy, Nervous Ir- *De ative Farctions, General ree ton of . Pelt Di tenet, + are some of the evie pro Spirits, Evil Ford dirgs, Love of Sulitude, Timidity, duced. Nenvous Denturry —Thow: cauve of thelr dectining healtn, weak. pale, nervon and emac Pearance about the eyes, conghor me a D IMPRUDENCE de discovery deters him from ay . cation and reapectability, can aloue befri nd bint Into the han‘s of tj f dy Weakn se of heorgars et Thomrands of a are xpeedity cured and most nervous and debil been Immediately relieved All tiapedimen sto Marriace, Physi al or Me= tal Dieqnalt- fication’, Loss of Procreative Powsr, Nervous Irratab lity, T embiing and Weakness or Byhaustion of the most fearful Kind apredily cured. ENDORSEMENT OF TRE PRESS. '¥ Twovsaxds cores at thiafnatitut on with'n the en years, and the ver Perecne, notices of ppeared again and again before the public, be ding O* 8 KeUtleman of oF ararter ‘and respensi- bility, te 9 sufficient guarant-© to the afficted. jan ly SUPERIOR BLANKETS, We have in stock a f superior Edin- barab, BEnglish.and omeatio Bed Biarkets. Also, supply of Preuen Cotter Blankets, with Canton naps, very and evft. ‘This articieis th . thi niry. “in bobs of beta Cab td B'ankets. ted Comforts for double and 1 are Dresden, Lanc Iarae ties. aster aficmales and Qui ‘ , 1008 of all oods, in conse atte. ihe Vivanoed eer exceedingly sea: on, will be ATR. Weer ase an JM, Dawson. THIS EVENING, Jan. 25. 1858, Will ds performed the beautiful play of INGOMAR. Jo whiea that bridiant artist, MISS JANE M. DAVENPORT, Will eustain the obsracier of PARTHENIs. Mr. Chailes Fisher as..........0........ Ingomar securing of sents, will be at Motzerott'’s Mus Store, corner of Penn, and !!th street, and ‘Wil be open daity from u MSeeuren HALT PENN. AVENUE, NEAR Texte Staeat. Eighth Night of the World-Renowned OLD JO SWRENVS OPERA TROUPE, THE MODEL BAND OF AMERICA. TUESDAY EVENING, Jan. 25 b, New Songs, New Danocs. New Burlesques, aod FUN WITHOUT VULGARITY. 1L> A Glonoas Bitl for To-night. BE ON HAND. “ S. D. SWEENY., Acert. BAUTI¢€ UL EXAIBITION OF CHEMICAL vIORAMAS, At the M. P. Church 8% sty Georgetown, On WEDNESDAY EVENING, Jan. 28th, at 736 o'clock. Jeehe consist of Natural History, Ser: ¥. Scones in the Holy Land, tL & juminatea with two Dr wn 35 orpts; Children under +2 Sabberi: 24 3° tr! Spm. 7 10 conis. For the benefit of the Boho Rico is DD FELLOWS HALL. New Opn, axp Exnrettine Niontir, SAN DERSON’S COLOSSAL DIOAAMI®S ILLUSTRATIONS oF THR RUSSIAN WAR AND SIEGE OF SEBAST POL s btn ketry, Canouna‘ing, Dhander, | aod Kain ‘The whele sosompanied ty = SPLENDID BRASS BAND. Admission 25 cen eserved Seats Wornte, nizal price for Children exoept on Safurday sfier noon Office for anle of Reserved Seats open from 10 to 12a. m.,nn1 from 210 4 o'clock p.m Doors open st 7, to commence At 7% o’elock. ax iw PHILHAKMONiC HALL. TUESDAY EVENING, Jan. 2th, 18.9, GRAND CONCERT = Se WEAVER, and J.,TA BLER, of Baltimore, Mr. Assisted by Mr. J. 5. DAWSON, a F. HODGSON, » F. GLENR nd Ee ONY ROBERT BALL. Prof, LUTRA, of Bajtimore, Pianist, iS . Some ype 1. totis—p; ° Merere Hindgton, Glossy. Ball, end Dewees. 2 Sea Some The w bre mi Barker, r. 4. Te! 3. Swiss Song bokert. Mrs. Rutt 4. Dao-Go Where the Mu Mrs. Rutter acd 5. Alfin B.slin, Kicon Waits Miss Weaver. 6, Duo—Tell Me Where do Fairies Dwell. Glover Mrs, Rutter sod Mies Weavor. re Sierping. Damel + Tabier. Part il, 7. Duo—Fiow Gently, Deva John Parry Mr. Tebler aed Mr, 8. Bird of Beauty Miss Weaver. 8. I Breathe Onoe More my Native Air. Harvey rs Rutter, N. Barker 1°, Songs—The Topper. is . 11, Duo—When Should Love seck Beauty's ower. Mrs. Kutter and Mr. J. Tabier. 12. Duo—Tei! me W here 1s Sey 7 tound. Gover “ Mrs. Ku terend Miss Weaver. Tiokcts are for set Music Storraol Merers. W & Metzerott John ¥. E lis, and Richard Da »by Mr Jos H Daniel, and at the principal bok ores, 6nd at the door on the evening «f the Con orrt. Tickets FIFTY CENTS, » aon t pen st 7 o'clock ; Concert commences at o ‘* iL? riano from W.G. Metzerott. ja 22 BALLS, PARTIES, &c. en cn ne mn Sa TRE SEVENTH GRAND ASSEMBLY OF tae Hibsrnan Club will be givenat re Paniel nee sell on Wt DNtSDAY EV. NG, Februnry 24. ode apruenlare inf ure advertisement, By Lf 4 eost* THE COMMITTE L0ok OUT Fox aE MONUMENTAL Grand Assembly of the Monumental Ciuh at Frankin Hi corner of Sth and D «i on MONDAY EVENING, Feb. 7th, . Tickets FIFTY CENTS, admituing 8 gen tleman and iadies, : By order of THE COMMITTEE ja 2-Tu,Th.S.M,W.F 84M" QECOND GRAND FRENCH FANCY DRE:3 ' MASQUERADE BALL To BEG WASHINGTUN Un MUNDAY Tickets $2, gdmitting 8 centleman end iadier, ( i er wil! be under the direction of a repen cook, and the refrexhmeu's ‘EMBLY ROOMS, VEN AT TRE RUAKY 14, 1853, | lav ies prepared by one of the best French, confectioners aickets to ve secured at the Music Stores end principal Hotels. N. B.—F or Fancy Costumes. 8 ly to Mr. Fareier, 401 7th street, between H and I, formerly Costumer of the Opera Comique of Paris. jan ab? 7OUNG mace one IN THE FIELD The Third Assembis of YOUNG BACHE- LORS’ CLUB will be given at Anacostia fu rary, Yard, on TUESDAY EVE » Jan. Tickets 5 cents, admitting a genticmanand indies. By order of a THE COMMITIEE. WARTS. a DISING ROOM SERVANT WANTED Kai Siave preferred. Apply at thie office, or at jorAma. pad ot W ANTED—A genteel 8 housework of a smail pane. Good references 4&6 Dstreet between fth Ww NIED—In ye cahagton. small STORE- KO! Musio ie ent 1oduoement r services, may find an arreeabie home ng At. or addressing & note to J.W.e 'O"h street between L and M ) \TED—A SITUATION as SHEPHERD. Wn? undersigned, having lent pone o Mr. 8. 3. Breate of this county, as shepherd. de Sires another situation i t capacity. for partioulare address AUG - > USTER. ber- a Shepnerd. Culpeper C. H., tet ~~ i. ANTED TO RENT—A HOUSH in the Prem Ward, containing from 4 to 6 rooms, comet. Address Box No. 3, Star Uffier. ¥ ANTED.—1 wish to rent a STALL in in the >eoond Ward for the use of on during the cay. P. ‘ersors heving such will address Box 033, Cit aud price per math. \ ANTED TO RENT-—A BAKE BOUS with a email Dwelling attached, if poss b Those having such premises in Washington to re will pense addreaq sox No.4, Siar Ufhoe. ja '9 et” ARTES eemtanes 8 ieree Howse fora emal: one, ppiy at 3 ‘0. 387 New York ave- , ove between lth " > mn 0 vf WW * pleses y Post Office, staung rd a” = ug poseib: p's wt thie (> TS.—The propnetor fice ‘and Hobe Ar Tespectfuliy solicits Wane hy POU RBNE side of Pennry/van: (2th streets. if feet. the Intelligence Cet of au LOST AND FOUND. 5 ab WAKD.—Lost,or M BO Meneion Hore and Brow. AKD CASt, contai the iney. Tae finder by lenving at this offee, = — OST—Yesterday. somewhere in the 4 (s.pporec in the ladies” ea lory, A. K green morocco PU: da KTEMONNALE, lined ©: por AND py OT, OAD letween 6 and Hi, UBLN’s EXTRACTS, sli odors, at Holt decre; pont tmeh strects acd Lida Wi linrds hott. AUVIbS’ MAIR WORK Repuired, exchange, at GIBBS'S Wik, + Pe. @Y.. pear 13th st.