Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1860, Page 2

' THE EVENING STAR. Merning The Constitution, noticing the proceedings in the House, yesterday, says : “After eight weeks’ tergiversation and shuffling, two members of the present Congress who have hitherto claimed to be considered democrats, albeit of the anti-lecompton stripe, deserted to the enemy yesterday, when they found that the time hed arrived when they must decide between & national man and a biack republican. The names of these individuals are: Garnett B. Adrain, of New Jersey, and John H. Reynolds, of New York.’ The Inteltigencer i devoted to Congressional Proceedings and miscellany. ————-2+e- UP" The Herald of Freedom, published at Law- rence, Kansas, has given up the zhost. 07" Four negroes, banished from Hayti for being implicated in a conspiracy against President Geffrard, have arrived in New York on their way to Havre, France. U7" McDonald, the imperious gentleman who ‘was unfortunate enough to kill a lady in Broad- way some time since, is said to bear his imprison- ment in the Tombs with commendable patience, znd admits that it has greatly improved his health and looks.(') UF-“Quantico” denies by authority in a letter to the Virginia Sentinel the statement in a lett-r from Berryville, Va., to the Baltimore Sun, to the effect that a male slave of Senator Hunter -‘had been kidnapped and conveyed by the underground railroad to Canada."* UF" Paris Fashions say the shape of bonnets isat length decided. The front is long, round, advancing over the forehead, and very much thrown back at the ears. The curtain is very narrow. In general they are very much trimmed— indeed, overcharged with trimmings. {7 The Governors of the States of the Union, including the Governor elect of Kansas, are seven- teen Democrats, sixtten Republicans, and one, in Maryland, American. The Democratic Gover- nors are in fourteen slaveholding States and three free States. The Republicans are, of course, all in free States. i> The New York Express says that the sale of Helper’s book has been prohibited not only on the line of the New Haven road, but upon all the roads leading out of New York city. The Ex- Press adds:—-Its biggest sale, we should judge ‘was in Washington, or its biggest sale was there in early December > The indications are that the vote of Ilino! in the Chicago Convention, will be cast for Hon. Abe Lincoln, for President. It is also binted that the vote of Pennsylvania wil! be cast for Hon. S. Cameron, and it may be stated as almost ce.tain that the vote of Ohio will be given to Salmon P. Chase. The lowa delegates, it ts rumored, are also for Cameron Grx. Scott's San Jean InstRUcTIONs.—The following isan extract from the letter of the acting Secretary of War (Wm. R. Drinkard) to Lieut. General Scott, dated September 16, 1259, as ap- pears from documents sent in to the Senate yester- day: . s impossible, at this distance from the in ignorance of what may already have transpired on the spot, to give you positive in- structions as to your course of action. Much, ver much, must be left te your own discretion. and the President is happy to believe this discretion could not be entrusted to more competent hands. His main object is to preserve the peace and pre- vent collision between the British and American suthoritics on the island until the question of title can be adjusted by the two Governments. Fol- lowing out tue spirit of Mr. Marcy’s instructions to Gov. Stevens, it would be desirable to provide for a jvift oceupation, during the intervenin period. of the island, under such grounds as wi Secure its tranquillity without interfering with our rights + tS # # « ® Bat what shall be your course sbould the forces of the two Goveruments have come into collision before your arrival? This would vastly complicate the case, especially if blood shall have been shed In that event it would still be your duty. if it can, in your opinion, be honorably done under the surrounding circumstances, to establish & temporary joint occupation of the island, givin; to neither party any advantage over the other, ft would be a shocking event if the two nations should be prectpitated into a war respecting the esessiou of a small island, and that only for the rief period during which the two Governments may be peacefully employed in settling the ques- tion te which of them the island belongs.”? Pers Prof Fispy was 75 years of age at the time of bis death Me. F ith. He has burg Amos J. Williamson. Esq . the contestant for the seat in Congress now occupied by Hon DP EB Stekles, ts at Willard’s, . says Thackeray's Cornhill dito bea failure. It is not ase the miilion, or even enchant kner will sail for France February leclined a public dinner at Martins- The Boston Courier states that Wendell Phillips, on Thursday, received $0 from Gerritt Smith, for the benetit of the sufferers by the Law- rence calamity Arthur Napoleon, the young pianist, with bis father, has arrived safely at Cuba. The vana papers announce his arrival. and seem to re- commend him to the musical pub.ic ef the city. be nator Westcott, of Florida, was, until ¢ of the editors of the New York Herald. be and Bennett had 8 Mt the establisument that he writes very spicy leiters from New k to the Mobile Register. Contrawise, it is said that the Rev. Jos Scoville, ex-editor of the New York Pick, is the aforesaid correspondent a ee ae Since items Teiographed tre Washingten. The Associated Vress dispatch says: Wasuinotox, Jan. 30 —Thaddens Hyatt, the Preisdent of the National Kansas Aid Committe, bas wrilten to Senator Mason a letter in answer to the subpena to appear before the Harper s Ferry raid Lnvestigating Committee on the Iat of Febru- ary. in which be informs the Committee that while be will so far regard the summons 2s to appear be- fore them, yet he will not answer their interro- gations He calie in question the exercise by a legislative body of powers, partly judicial, thet are neld pelther it to the Government. nor coi ovision of the Constitution — In Hyatt i ‘trined by the best nsetis and New York . of Malden, Mass . the author of f John Brown, hrs been subpenaed also Seenpene nd testify, out in avery spicy, aud what may called Saucy letter, refuses to om ply with the suminons Judge Smaticy is now in Charleston making ar- fangements for the meeting of the Democratic National Convention. Tbe resident committes here are already engaged in preparing for the Presidential campaign, and sending out political documents. The ‘mpression is that the contest for Clerk of the House will be between Mr. Edward Ball, of Obto, Col. Forney, and Mr. Underwood, of Ken- tacky erred legal advice of James Redpa the life A Charter rox rug Lavoex.—Mr. Robert Bonner. of the Ledger, who bis been the cause of $0 Many “sensations,” bas just experienced one bimeelf. On Saturday rhoon the er building was wig 4 eviscerated bya terrible ration, which destroyed a large arnount of property, rnc, 3 no less than ten cylinder- Ppresxs. Fortunately, however, for the mighty ermy of bis subscribers, the Bonner’s edition for the current week was sawed, and there wiil be no delay in the distribution of the paper We should be. need to add an ex- our cotemporary in ie severe calaniity, wi se t convinced that, With characteristic ‘ ‘Will convert it into a mete advaniaze, and ‘what would prove " pHa = in byw Area enterprise wil! ure simply as an incident in the history Ledger Vow York Trmest |” he history of the From Uran disorde: yreater part of Mr. Prax —There wis Camp Floyd at the latest ac. . a, woe using It was the fntention of the Express Oren nat: tween Leavenworth and Pike's Peak to start a poney ex atan early date, between the Place and Sacramento, fine ike ree atten days In addition to the amount a cont as arrived from the mines, 20,000 was sid to have come fhrough by private band: The winter in Salt Lake Vall? is repr s-nte as having been very severe, and has houstes been to some extent fatal to the stock wintered The Sait Lake V: ‘Tan says of over two hun- murders committed in that Terri: within the past three years, not a single o' ———_—— It Trovatonx.—Considering the many rival attractions last night, the audience at the theatre wes large and brilliant. The Cooper Troupe made a good impression, as perhaps the best ba’- anced English Opera company here since the Seguins. There were necessanly some defects in a first performance which we may expect not to meet again. a Annie Milner, the prima donna, has a soprano voice of clear good quality, and in execution and in her blonde hair and complexion and Queen Victoria cast of features, she reminds one con- stantly of Louisa Pyne. Mr. Aynsly Cook, basso, (baritone rather,) was perhaps the most satisfactory performer of the evenfng, both as actor and singer. His execution 1s correct, his voice of undoubted good quality, he has good stage address, a good stage figure and as fine a pair of legs as needs be. He has, however, an unpleasing affectation in the shape of a one, two, three, stage step and stamp which he had best get rid of. Mr. Brookhouse Bowler, the tenor, has good material in him which needs working up mate- tially, ere he can rank asa first-class artist. His voice is of pure pleasing quality in the lower and middle notes but is rather too near a baritone range to class as a legitimate tenor. Everybody was sorry not to hear Mr. Rudolph- sen, who has established himself as first favorite with Washington concert audiences, and a desire is felt to hear him in something more satisfactory than in detached operatic fragments such as figure in concert programmes. Miss H. Payne labored under the great disad- vantage of appearing in a part which we fear can never again be filled satisfactorily to a Washing- ton audience familiar with its rendition by the wonderful Didiee. She however stamped herself as an actress of great merit, and as a judicious singer. Miss Annie Kemp sang with pleasing effect the slight part entrusted to her, and her audience would gladly see more of her. The chorus was a fair one, and the orchestral department was very acceptably managed by Mr. Cooper. To-night the Cooper Company perform “La Somnambula,” always a great favorite in Wash- ington, and an opera calculated to bring out the best qualities of this troupe. SS A Cavcus.—The Democracy of the House were in caucus last night, Mr. Houston, of Alabama, in the ciair. The meeting, we take it for granted, Was rather a lugubrious one; insomuch as all co nprehended from the voting in the course of the day that the Republicans really lacked but a single vote to secure the election of Mr. Penning- ton, and that Mr. Winter Davis was much more anxious to secure bis triumph than that of Mr. Smith, of North Caroliva, for whom he has of late voted. The point to be achieved by the caucus, we apprehend, was to induce the South Americans to reciprocate the liberality of the Democrats by voting in a body for some Northern Democrat, now that it had become certain that Mr. Smith, of N.C., cannot be elected. A com- mittee of three (Messrs. Reagan, Larrabee and Florence) was appointed to confer with the South Americans and anti-Lecomptonites, to in- duce them, if possible, to continue to act with the Democrats throughout the balance of the contest. No better selection of a committee could possibly have been made; yet we question whether any Democratic committee can possibly wean Mr. Winter Davis from his first (though always secret) love—Republican partyisim—in an emergency like the present. when the future of that organization Probably depends aimost wholly upon his indi- vidual vote. —__»—____ THe Srzaxersutr. 8 anticipated and ex- plained in the Star, Mr. Pennington failed of an election yesterday by one vote, Mr. Riggs voting for him and then changing his voteto Mr McCler- nand because be failed to get that one vote. That one vote is that of Mr. Henry Winter Davis, which we have every reason to believe was last mght obtained for Lim. We therefore anticipate his election to-day, beyond peradventure. With the exception of the Illinois Douglasites, one from Pennsylvania and one from Indiana—Mr. Davis— (who while standing in hostile array to the Dem- ocratic-party organization declines to cast his vote directly for the Republican-party candidate,) every mother’s son of those of the House who ratted from the Democratic organization with Sen- ator Douylas, is now openly battling for the Re- publican party in this conte+t, which is hardly second In importance to the political future of the to the approaching Presidential election. y. asd ed now they remind us of the sub- jects of the ffever-tu-be-forgotten Duke of Hesse Cassel, who was accustomed to sell them, as troops, to both sides, in the continental wars of his times. - - Tne Dexockacy oF THE Hovse deserve great credit for the firmness with which they have voted for Mr. Smith, of North Carolina, up toa pointat which it became apparent that to sustain him longer will be to insure the speedy election of the Republican candidate. We apprehend that last evening it became apparent in their caucus that the only possible lope of defeating the election of Mr. Pennington rests in the policy of detaching Messrs, Adrian and Riggs from him by next supporting some Northern Democrat, say Mr. McClernand or Mr. Florence. We, how- ever. regard the hope ws being a forlorn one. It remains to be seen from the voting to take place to-day, whether the South Americans as a party, Will demonstrate to the country as the Demvcracy have done in their course towards Mr. Smith, of N.C., that they struggle not to accomplish aeltish partizan ends, but simply to save the Government from the disastrous consequences of placing the organization of the popular branch of Congress in the hands of Helperism. se ge Tne Hovss, to-day, is the scene of scarce less excitement than yesterday. It was known before they met that Mr. Smith designed withdrawing his name, and anticipated that Mr. Winter Davis going over to the Republicans “body and breeches," would elect the new Republican nominee, Mr. Pennington. When we left the hall, atl p. m., it was questionable whether all the Southern Democrats would support Mr. Mc- Clernand, their objection being not to bim per- sonally, bnt to seeming to support squatter sov ercignty In bis person. Mr. Hill's brief speech had rendered it certain that the South Americms, asa party, were by no mezns disposed to vote in a solid body for any Democrat, and least of all for an alleged supporter of Senator Douglas. We can entertain no doubt of the election of Mr. Pen- uington on the first or second ballot, at farthest, of to-day. — OFricsrs oF THE Mississipri Deracnrp.—The officers attached to the U.S. steam-frigate Missis- sippi, which arrived at Boston from the Kast In- dies on the 27th of January, were yesterday de- tached and granted three months leave of absence, -~ Tux WeatHer.—The following report of the weather for the morning is made from the Amer. iean Consolidated Telegraph Line to the Smith. sonian Institution. The time of observation is about 7 o'clock. New York, N.Y. Philadelphia, Pa. Baltimore, Md. Washington, D.C. Richmond, Raleigh cloudy, 41°. Wilmington, cloudy, coal. Columbia, cloudy, cool Charleston, pe SoD, 7 sw Augusta, cloudy, cool. Savannah, G: cloudy, 52°, wind SSW Macen, Ga. clear. foggy. Columbus, Ga. cloudy. Montgomery, Prairie Blu FROM THE WEsT. -cloudy, cool. ‘0 idy, cloudy, nem eat Dpearance in. pleasan' day, 55%; minimuneats. 1 The Courier and ‘Ey Fran, cela’ In fever ef Soha’ Bett for ths AE Ts . ——-——— Proceedings of Yesterday Afterneen. —_——_ In tHe Senate, yesterday— . Mr. Nicholson proceeded with bis remarks upom: Mr. Brown’s Territorial gesolutions. He at le th that there is not an “irrepressible con- ict” “between free- labor and slave labor, « claimed by the Senator from New York, gr. Seward,) that the conflict was such ag vailed in all countries, between capital and a He read the resolutions adopted by the Legislature of Tennessee in reference to the outrage at Har- per’s Ferry. They were couched in strong and severe language, which was the more worthy of attention as coming from a calm and conservative State. Itts becanse they look upon the irrepres- sible-conilict doctrine as threatening the destruc. tion of this Union, that they characterize it as treasonable, and call upon conservative men of all rties to unite in crushing it out. They believe it to be fatal to the Prosperity of the country, and a deadly enemy to its 1! wee Mr. Fitch obtained the floor, and, on his mo- tion, the further consideration of the resolution wot postponed until Wednesday next at half-past love * jock. "After an Executive session, the Senate adjourn- ‘The amendment proposed by Mr_ Wilkinson to Mr. Brown's resolution was to strike out all after the word ‘resolved,’ where it first occurs, and insert the following : That the Territories are the common property of the people of the United States; that Congress full power and authority to pass all laws hecess:. ry and proper for the government of such Territo- ries; and that, in the exercise of such power, it is the duty of Congfess so to legislate in relation to slavery therein that the interests of free labor may be encouraged and protected in such Territories Resolved, That the committee on Territories be instructed to insert in any bill they may report for the organization of new Territories a claus: de claring that there shall be neither slavery nor in- voluntary servitnde in such Territories except in punishment of ‘crime whereof the party has been duly convicted. Hovse.—Just before the first ballot, the result of which was announced in our paper of yester- day— Mr. Sherman, of Obio, said he was eight werks ago honored by the votes of a large plurality of bis fellow-members for the high office of Speaker of this House, and those ventiemen had adlered to their cho ce with a fidelity which bad won his devotion and respect, and he believed also the ap- plause of their constituents. They had stood un- dismayed amidst threats of disunion and disor- ganization. Conscious in the rectitude of their intentions, and firm in their devotion to the Con- stitution and the Union, and willing to render obedience to every law, they had continued silent, firm and manly. On’ the oth: seen their aucient and only natural ‘adversary broken into fragments, and some of them bound by awritten ugreement to preventa majority from prescribi ng rules for the organization of the House. They had heard others prociaim threats of dis- union. ‘They had heard men proclaim that if a Republican were elected President of the United States they would tear down this fair fabric and break up this Union of the States. Now they saw their ancient adversary broken, dispersed, disor- xanized, driven into the support of a gentleman who was elected here in open avowed opposition to their organization. He would regretextremely, and asa national calamity, to have any supporter of this Administration, orany one owing itany alle- giance, favor, or affection, elected to preside over this House. He would regard it asa public calam- ity to have the powers of this House pass directly or indirectly under the control of this Administra- tion. It would seem to him to bea fatally mistaken licy to trust the powers of this House in the Fanas and under the control of gentlemen who have proclaimed that in any event and under circumstances they woul@ dissolve the Union of these States. He regarded it as the highest duty of patriotism to submerge all personal feeliny. and le was ready to sacrifice all personal feeling and private interest for the good of his country He had proclaimed a few days ago, and had always occupied that position, that whenever any of his friends could combine a greater number of votes than he could, he would retire from the field, and give him the honor, if honor it was, of the position he had occupied. He believed that time bad now arrived, and that a combination could be made with persons outside of the Ri - publican organization to give another gentleman a greater number of votes than had been given to himself. ‘Therefore he respectfully withdrew his name as a candidate, and in doing so he returned his heartfelt thanks to those who had stood by him, and especially to those connected witb him, not by party ties, but by the higher ties of mutual sympathy, respect. and affection. If he were to ask any favor of them it would be that in un- broken column, with unfaltering front, every man of them wheel into line, and cast their votes for that man wno ne trusted could command a ma. jority and be elected Speaker of this House The House then proceeded to vote Speaker, and the followi by Whole number of votes 232. choice 117. Mr. Pennington received. Mr. Smith .... Mr. Davis, of Ind Mr. Allen. Mr. Bocock . And there was no choice. [The only ditterence between this and the pre- ceding vote was that Messrs. Pennington, of N J..and Smith, of N.C , declined to vote] Mr. Winslow, of N.C., moved (at 3 o'clock) that the House adjourn The yeas and nays were ordered on that motion, and it was decided in the negative: Yeas 108, nays 123. On motion of Mr. Kilgore, of Ind., the House roceeded tothe 42d vote for Speaker, with the Rito: ing result: Whole number of votes 233 choice 117. Mr. Pennington received. Mr. Smith... Necessary for a o EL <1 ‘ nd., an e vote, and there was no che Pennington did not vote } During the voting— Mr. Riggs. of N.J., said: Although I do not wish by my vote to identify mysif in any way with the republican Y, yetdeeming {ft im- portant that there should be an election, P'cast my vote for Pennington. [Applause on the Republi- can side ] Mr. Briggs, of N.Y , said he did not propose to change bis vote, but desired to explain bis posi- tion. He hed avowed that he could unite his vote with the republicans to elect a conservative man like Mr. Corwin or Mr Pennington. On Thursday last he proposed to Mr. Adrain to unite with him and Mr. Riggs tovote for Mr. Penning- ton, in order to show the republicans that he might be elected, but Mr. Adrain dissuaded Lins from doing so. He then went into a caneus of the America committed himself tu the support o: who he believed would hive hed it not been for tre: of L's supporters He intend it ina per- sonal sens@, but he considered the action of those who withdrew their votes from Mr Smith on Friday as most infamous. They had promised their sapport to the American party in caucus, and under that promise they had taken and had a right to expect that the promise would be carried out in good faith. He would fecl bound in honor to continue to vote for Mr Smith as lony as there was a rational hope of his elec- tion. and whenever that Lope should disappear he would feel himself free to cast his vote tor Mr. €orwin or Mr Pennington, and would do so Wheucver such a vote would put an end to the contest by the election of Speaker Mr. Morris, of Pa., stid the gentleman from New York had no right to impugn his motives for changing his vote on Friday last. That ¢ ange was made on high and honorable grounds—on the ground of fidelity to his constituents, who: he never would desert. Having heard ‘stateinents which put Mr. S.nith in an equivocal position as to the American party, Le thought it absolutely neeessory for him to make sure of bis positiva on the subject of protection, and went to him and inquired how he would constitute the Committee of Ways and Means, whether favorably to the interests of Pennsylvania and the interests of all the country as blended therewith, or otherwise. But Mr. Smith could give him no ‘positive decla. ration on the subject. Voices “Right, right” Mr. Morris said it might be right for the free- traders on that side of the Hall, but it was not right for his constituents. Mr, Riggs, of N_J., bad voted for his colleague, Mr. Penuington, from a sense of atriot ¢ duty. He was els as a popular-soverciguty man, and. could not vote for mo one he sup; to favor the extension of slavery by Congressional legislation. He voted for his colleague, supposing his vote would elect him, and as it had not lone so, in order to stand right on the record, be would with- draw the vote and give it to Mr. MeClernand. of Iltincis. Mr. Clirk, of N ¥_, inquired if the gentleman from New Jersey was authorized to State that Mr Smith ‘was in favor of the extension of slavery by Congressional enactment. [“\No, no,’’] for if so he (Mr. Clark) would withdraw bis vote; if not, he Taran it —_ t. Riges had no knowledge whatever of the gratieman's opinions; it wage mere suspicion of {8 own. ‘The result of the vote having been annormed. Mr. J. Cochrane, of N. Y., moved tpat the House adjourn. Se gone nays were called for. Mr J Cochrane said they had already had the usual number of votes, and they wouid not consent on that (democratic) aide to another vote to-night. The cail for the yeas and bays was withdrawn, and at a quarter past four o’clock the House ad- journed gs had pice. (Mr. Party on Friday morning. and there r. Smith, Is THE Sw ate. today, efter the trns.ot on of # little routine busiuess of-no genereliuteres — Mr, Hunter proceeded to address the Sen :te on Mr. Douglss’s inter-State protecive r.svlution. He said he had called up that resolution because it best indicated the state of the country of any proposition before the Senate. le then proceeded to show the commercial de- pendence of one section tor Union upon &n- other, ing that the di interests were not an i toes He had but jo:t got irly into the t wl our feport closed. In tax House, after the reading of the Jour. nal— Mr. Stanton, of Ohio, moved a call of the House; whieh was ordered. The following members were found to be ab- sent:—Messrs. C. B. Cochrane of N. Y., Stall- worth of Ala., Brown of Ky., Somes of Me. Mr. Sherman, of Ohio, moved that the House proceed to vote riva voce for Speaker, and on that motion called for the previous question. Mr. Winston, of N.C., submitted that it wes not in order to proceed to ballot for Speaker while the House was proceeding under an order for a call of the House. Mr. Sherman, proceeding to diacuss the point— Mr. Bocock, of Ya., moved to adjourn, and on tbat motion called for the yeas and nays; which were ordercd. Mr. Bocock announced that as he bad only made the motion to adjourn in order to enable the absentees to come in, he would, with consent ef gentlemen on the other side, withdraw the motion. | No objection being made, the motion was with- awn. The metion then decipiens Set oom the motion of Mc. Sherman, to proceed to ballot— Mr. Smith, of N. C., rose and said: Mr. Clerk: 1 cannot find language to convey to the members of this body my deep sense of obli- gation to honorable gentlemen of various political opinions constituting this House, for the benor which they have endeavored to confer upo: by placiog me in the chair, and trusting me with the high and important responsibilities of presi- ding over the deliberations cf this body. When I recollect. sir, how much of self-sacrifice must have been incurred, how much gentlemen have given up in the patriotic efforts to concentrate the votes of this House upon some individual that stood upon national and broad conservative grounds; aud when I remember also. sir, that myself, with a name unknown to fame, now making my entry upon this tloor for the first time have received the honor of so largeand honorable vote as has been conferred upon me, I can only say, sir, that I shall cherish during the residne of my official term while a member of this body, to carry with me into the shade of private life when my public service is ended.a grateful and abiding sense of these deep obligations under which gen- tlemen hive placed me.” But without intending now-—it is not the proper occasion—witheut in- tending now to yo into any matters of detail. I will bere take the liberty of saying I am satis- fied that the presentation of my name longer be- fore this body would not contribute towards suc- cess. | therefore beg leave, before another ballot is taken, to withdraw my name as a candidate b - fore this body, and to say that | hope that the in- dications wiich are now presenting themselves in tis bedy, may be arbiters of the return ef ocd will among all the States of this Confederacy, and tuat we may in the preserva'ion of an intact ard inviolate Coastitution, find a yuarantee of the rights of every part of cur Confederacy, and our glorious and blessed U: ion perpetually. to the re- inotest period of time. [Applause.} Mr Reagan, of Texas, said, that as the demo- crats had so cordially and consistently supported the eandidate of the American party (Mr. Smith) now, as that gentleman bad withdrawn, he trusted they would as magnanimous as they on that side had been, and come forward and vote for the gentleman whom it was bis intention to nominate. It became southern democggts, indeed all men South, who had a Wve of patriotism in to elevate themselves above mere par- tizan prejudices. and come forward to strengthen the hands and ho!d up the arms of their friends in the free States,where the yreat battle for the pres- ervation of liberty was te be fouzht. He nominz- ted Mr. John A McClernand, of 111. Mr. Hill, of Ga., did not assume to speak for bis agnes, but he would say that he thought those he other side might have extended the cour- to the American party of consulting with them as to which gentleman from that side they would most prefer. There were Democrats on that side for whom he could with great pleasure cast his vote, but he would sav here that from the avowed sentiments of the gentleman from [inois (Mr. McClernand) with rezard to the slavery question he could never consent to support Lim. Mr. Etheridge, of Tenn. considered the con. test for Speaker as a foregone conclusion. and therefore felt no especial interest in the result. Mr. Reagan, in reply to Mr. Hill, said the nom- ination of Mr. C. was not a party nomination Mr. Milison, of Va., fully indorsed the nomina- tion, and regretted to sve that the members of the American party would not be a unit in the support of the gentleman from Illinois. — == U7 A conductor on a city railway in Cincin- nati ejected a colored woman from the cars, and Was Nucd S10 and costs. The Company, it is said, intends carrying the case into a higher tribunal’ In the meantime, the prosecuting witness will institute civil proceedings for the recovery of dam- ages. Tax Boston Sxatexs.—Thousands of people Were on the Skating Park atthe South Hud Satur- day—the ladies forming no small proportion of number. Bontires are kindled every eveniuz, so that the exercise 1s rendered as safe and cheerful as in the daytime. The Boston Herald tells a story of a child narrowly escaped death, in consequence of having the blood sucked from its nostrils by a cat. The pillow and bed on which the child lay asleep were saturated with blood. {[ Lord Palmerston bas just appointed a Methodist, the son of a Method st preacher, to the responsi ble ottice of Solicitor-General of and — the first dissenter placed in judiclal office since the time of Cromwell. i> Owners of slaves in Virginia and Georgia ave usking an advance of ten to fifteen per cent 8 of last year. UB.—Cheas players are hereby ta mvetug for the pu-pose of xton, willbe heid at th + beteren avenue ant C IVENING. we FIRST WakD ASSUCIATIO. FOR THE KEIIEE OF THE POOR —Tie collectors and Dix sof this As « are sd-noeof J Van Zant 0. 209 G street, THIS (Tues tay) at Ths wrologk, =THERE WILL B \f the chiidres of 1) : Re BY Sabbath School of the Lutheran Church, comer of H and Lith s-astisted by the choir of the chureh and =n 3) TION by the childres,on Wt DNESDAY. INIiNG, February let. at7o’elock. Tickets of adsaission foradu eonts, for chidren io cents, Every body is invited, Ja a" FOR EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS, ts . sce MAX WELLS’ advertiaamontio une e; column. > oi : BALTIMORE CONFECTIONERY, 1+ 456 Sixt Steer. Tosh Caken every day, Candies ana Fructs of all kinds, Wedding Cakes. Fanwy Cakes, Pyramids and Orvamenis of all kinds and sizes, Si Ruse, Jellies, Blan> Mange, : a made to order, Parties, #1 tartainments, $ ppers, Weddings, &c’. furnished with al kinds » Onset! joueries at tha shortest notice, aud most reasona bis to ms. Joe Cream, Water’ lees, and Roman Punch $1.25 per gailen’, JOSEPH SHAF D, late of Butcher's Con‘ectionery, Baltimore, in 26 3a No. 356 6th st., bet G and H, J “ZUMBA, AZUMBA ; JUST Rec ived a fresk supp.y of that celeb-ated Beking Powder KING & BURCHELL, _in 3 Awonts for the inpuulacturer, peek . VALENTINES 0 TO SHEPHERD’s, corner 7th and D straste, ja3i OR SAlE—The city of 1 ouisville BONDS, seoured by @ mortgage on the city water works’ stock, and an irrepoalabie tax. These bonds yo col interest. nth investment. Also, 6,00 Wath ington § per cent quarterly STOCK. J. D. BARROW, Broker, J5th street opposite Treasury, ja 3t-e03t* (Intel! gencer.) SELLING OFF CLOTE CLOAKS, 72s rer CENT. L x . LADIES’ CLOTH GC, Os kat U2*S THAN Cost, LADIES’ CLOTH pueas a & we are deter mined not to coy any Cloth Cloaks over the sea- ron. we shall so: d sin about 10 days) the remeinder cf onr stock of Clovks to auct:on, unless they are sedint . meartime at privateraie We are now props -ed te aceept sny reasonable offer, Call im- m dixtely and get a berg a fl-ecst MAXWELLS’, 225 Pa av. For THE OnRRA CONGEAE Ladies, Zsphy t Gouds : . po je Eales: 23pes see My alien’ Puod 8! o8 Ledies’ White id Gloves, Ladies’ Fanoy Hair Pins. Ard.a'loth+r goods in onr line, which 8 | tag ¢f at cost, MAXW! 32:31 3teo ee _____%28 Pa-avenue._ Roxyau HAVANA LOTTERY.—The follow- ng ruuoers drew the principal prizes in ti. drawing of January 24. 1969: 4 - BS... BAR bc or 28 6.02.08 = | + seeee-s wf F - Naz hora 2 2114 ‘2856. 2941, STI, £024, 5079, a6 ae. > B? us pe ett Ta BM, tad Sad ase 1872, 19295, 2n216, 2576" 2 2138S, F581, 2027, 22497, Err, pam > $ONO, 2582, eae 2080, 27, RS, 24:4, BBL40, 2H, cach: he neat arewiae ef his oelepratra takesiasoae te ite Lf lye For ars Sqee Vertisement In ante oe TODRIGUEZ. MERE PHN tt SEEN if this Instita‘ion will eom- mence on DAY, February 1st, 1809, enthrseesemeeen - Sneeien TT ee of the West. Dati ‘k an earnest Union demonstra- fr 2 in the States of Tennessee, Obio, of which our tele- islatures and State Scones of ahs ky, and Indiana, an invitation to thecapital of Ohio, where they wete the g' of the authorities wards werereceived with a magn Pop ovation at Cincinnati. The whole affair, in all its incidents and ress, was attet by thst Western bospitality, so courteous and overwhelm- ing in its eee epg ye valicgy Log le so thoroughly enjoyed a few y Vhlist there wes tian developed an enrnest spirit of fraternization and Union, especially suitable at this time of sectional feeling and unpatriotic counsel The demonstration Seg at Louisville, where the members of the Leg{siatures of Ten- nessee and soem were received and enthusi- astically entertai Embarking in the magnifi- cent steamer the General Strader, the guests passed up the Obio to Cincinnati, where ft) were re- cetved by a cortege of steamboats and welcomed with renewed demonstrations cf popular feeling. Passing immediately on towards the State capital of Obie, by way of Hamilton and tg Aeager guests were received at all poluts aleng the route with evidences of welcome. At Columbus the authoritics of Ohio received their official visitors with a hospitality worthy of the State. Returnin; ‘by the way of the Little Miami route to Cincinnati, that city gave the grand finish to a series of inter- State courtesies so happily conceived and appro- priately executed. We have not the space to give the details of the reception, the grand banquet, the speeches, ete., and we must content ourselves with some extracts from the Cincinnatl Gazette's editorial summary of the principal features of the scence: It is no exaggeration to say that our city never witnessed grander scenes that those of ‘ys on the reception of our distinguished guests. For spontaneous and unbounded enthusiasm, nothing could surpass the demonstrations both in the streets and within the Opera House. It was an exterr- pore Union meeting. cf the genuine kind, and most impressive in effect. Thousands upon thou- sands of the people of Ohio, of both sexes, and of all ages, joined in the bearty welcome extended to our brethren of Kentucky, Tennessee, and In- dinna. Our city never wore a finer gala-da) appearance nor did heartfelt gladness and cord{- ality ever radiate more sunnily from the counte- ces of the masses thronging every thorough- fare. We ask the people’s Representatives at W: ington, we invite disunionists and disorgantzers everywhere through this wide country, to give heed to these manifestations of popular sentiment. Wet ll them that *-One voice, one mind inspired the thronz ”’ an utterance of unalienable devotion to the Con- stitution and the Union. There was plainly im- plied a determination to sink beycnd plummet's sounding. every public man who presumes to threaten disunion. or to continue lation with such. This was un & oly the united expres- sion, seen in every ice, heard in every shout, rocl>imed by the sea of floating cambrics, in the Ss of a thousand fair ladies of the North and South. and eloquently declared in every speech, from whatever quarter ttcame. Even Gov. Ma- ofttn, radically as be differs politically from tbe majority in ths State, most feelingly thanked God for the assurances this visit had given bim that our destinies are inseparable, and wished that the people in their might, tilled with this patriotic ardor, could, if not march upon the Na- tional Capitol, and put au end to disorder there reigning, at least impress upon Congress a just sense of this spirit which pervades the masses of the entire country. Not in exact language. but in spirit, such was his utterance. The brief welcome extended in behalf of the city authorities by Mayor Bishop, and the admi- rable address of Hon. Beilamy Storer, in the name of the citizeus at large, were deservedly received in the most cordial ‘manner. The responses by Gov. Maygoftin, of Kentucky; Lieut. Gov. New- man. of Tennessee; and Mr. Tanner, of Indiana, all breathed a hearty Union spirit like those to which they were in response, 2nd were received with great applause. Gov. Dennison followed in an eloquent strain, similar in sentiment. A Desincetive Fire 1x New Yorx.—The N. Y. Ledger and other Newspapers Burnt Out—No Ledger this week —On Sunday morning, about 1% o'clock, a fire broke ont on the second floor of the four-story brick building No. 48 Ann street, which extends through to No. 113 Fulton street, and is occupied by Mr. Robert Bonner, the pro- prietor of the Ledger, and Messrs. Wynkoop, fal- leubeck & Thomas, steam job printers. num- ber of circumstances conspired to enable the fiimes to gain full hesdway before effective efforts could be made to check them. The floor on which the fire was first discovered, as well as the entire building, was stored with printing x and there were, unfortnnately, no large engines in the Immediate vicinity; conseqneatly the build. ing in which the fire originated was destroyed before the flames were stayed. It was occupied on the first floor as a printing-room by Mr. Bon- ner. proprietor of the New York Ledger. His los zbout $30,000; insured for $20,000. This Week's issue for the country circulation had been mailed on Saturdar, but about 50.000 copies of the Ledger for the present week, together with the paper for the next week’s tssue, and the presses, were totally destroyed. The basement, ® cond, third and fourth floors were occupied by Messrs. Wyukoop, Hallenbeck & Thomas, steam job printers, and they estimate their loss at about $0,000; iusured for $61,000, in various City In- surance Companies, in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 The New York Mercury was printed in the base- ment of this building “Besides the printing ma- erial destroyed. 216 reams of white were onsumed = The proprietors of the Mercury think $5,000 will cover their loss, $1,000 of wnich is in- sured in the Park Insurance Company. The paper Will be issued as usual, notwithstanding this dee aster. The second forin of tle: ucrent number of the New York (old) Spirit of the Times was de- stroyed: but Col ‘Thorpe, one of the proprietors, states that new type will be immediately procured, Sous causing a delay of buta day or two in the issue of the paper. The other publications printed in the same building were Bradstreet’s Commer- cial Report, the proprietors of which lose $3,000, insured for 1,500; Merry’s Museum and Chil. éren’s Cabinet. lished by JN Stearns,whose loss is $200, w ured; Coach-makers’ Magazine, ublished by E. M. Stratton. loss $200, uninsured. Mr. George Bruce, the well-known type founder, owned the building, which was estimated to be Worth $15,000—insured for $10,000. Other build- ings and stocks in the immediate neighborhood were considerably damaged by fire and water. IVERSARY NiguT GRUSADERS’ LODGE OF THE fons of Matta, AT THEIR ENCAMPMENT, TEMPERANCE HALL, On WEDNESDAY EVENING, February 1, 1860, The Brothers ot all in tzes now in of aahiagton, and the Crusaders, will. rd order of our Commander mble in fuil forest» witness the ng the sacred bond of * the new ritus! tuat nnpowers the G end Commander and Grand Tr vrer alone the right to penetrate the Vale of my tories during the recess, ano while those Brothers who have been initiated sinoe the Tournament ra: ceive the Tenth Degree or Power of Numbers ‘The Bath will flow with Waters of the Pure Spring. By order of the three in One. WILLIAM Dayton V iLL, AYTON, Wi. MITCHELL. The new Couch upon which the Chieftain of all the Tribes of Malta will recline when the Conven- 7 amma this month will be open to the eyes of all. jas MONE LOANED, in small amounts, on zood collaterals, at410'Pa avenue. in 2 St Cir. GLASS, AND CROCKERY Wan seliing very jow at C. GREEN’ New Store, one door east of the Kirkw Houre. Also, fine TABLE CUTLERY’ and PLATED WARE, at extremely low ris Poa 28 st GREEN'S, Jacon REED, Manvracroner oF MILITARY CLOTHING, SoutHzast Cornea SRcoxd anv SPRUCE ETS, PHILADELPHIA. MILITARY CLOTHS FOR SALE. ja.30-6m METROPOLN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE POR YOUNG Lavlk&s. (0. 464 EB STREET, Ban WEEN 6TH AND 7TH Sixth Session of this inetitute will com- senan ou WEDNE ESDAY, February L. For terms, Se. apply to ries AVEN 'ST*RS-OYSTERS! Prease oust the corner of 9thand J streets, if you wact cood FRESH OYSTERS, ater per callon, Persons wishing Oye tors for ba Isaud partion. call atd try ee ee rtee ise ts tas, gon com yet Haale) and, if they eait, please let all your -iends ne you oe oa orget the eae _W BROWN. [6 OFF, SRLLING OFF: SELLING OTL FANCY DRESS Go0 RR: We ryt fe * our ag Re ture stock cf Fancy Sik. nubes, m Beney Silke by the yard and nly Wooten Dress Goods, to be sold at cost, or less. in order ta make room for Spring Goods. All Coaks and fine Shawis beck hah a rel oo raed ‘We iavite ths special at- 01 J. W. COLLEY & Co., 523 7.h *treet, above avenue. OPEN!) tug peverior Table Damsek, Towe!s Naph. -ExtraSne audluw prices Winte and Cottey thaa- Re of which we arerst! the le. oT W OULLEY & CG Piz 523 7th st., sbove Pa. ave, ~ GEORGETOWN. Correspondence of The Star. Grorortown, January 31, 1-60 Mr. Wm. H. Barnacloe was elected, by a joint meeting of our City Counciis on Friday night, po. lice officer for the current year, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Join Newmay, | and Thomas W ood ward one of the judges of ele tions for the second precinct, to Gill the vacancy caused by the resignation of E Hughes Our city remains unusually quiet. No public matter of any kind seems to agitate the pubjlix mind. As obo ings are beginning to be heid with a view toarrang ing matters for our approach ing manicipal contest for Aldermen and members the Board of Common Council, we think j) more than likely that the general quiet will very soon be brought toa close fora while. The ap. proaching contest will doubtless be a pretty warn: one, as we learn several very important local ques- tions are to be brought Into it—such as the repos! of the nt police system; a repeal of the low allowing swine to be raised in the town; and » division of the pablic-school fund The packet schooner Arctic, Hicks, laden with flour by McCobb & Dodge, sailed for New York yesterda: § AMUSEMENTS. HILHARMONIC HALL! By ParticutaR REgcrst, " Miss GRACE WILLOUGHBY Will give a Second and Positively Last CONCERT, On WEDNESDAY EVENING, February |, And th slebrated Vigiinist, CHARLES ELLIOTT. Admission 59 Cente. For particulars see Pro gramme. ja 2 WASsIneToN THEATRE DRisicisces Mr. W. Reriman. veader. -Mr. B.C. Cooren. tage Manager. -Mr. ANSLEY Ke Tho Manag it announce with p'eisurs te the public of Washington the engsgement, for S!'X NIGHTS ONLY, With tur CrLepraten coi by the musica! orition of @rt to be the finest combination in the Luion. 3 LE - AINS EY Cook. (the celebrated wai Mr. Rt DOLPHS ‘ »Mr BRISCO. A Powerfai Chorus, The ORCHESTRA will be efficient an4 complets, the whole under the direction of H.C. COOPE, (Late Leater of tne Londor Philharmonie Society } THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, Inn. St, 1960, Wil be presented Beliint’s ever-popul#r LA SONNAMBULA; TRE VILLAGE PHANTOM. Amel:s. eepeergys ». nnie Milner (For particuiars see small bile.) PRicks oF ADMITTANCE. Parquet and f Circle... sie SOote Doors open st 7: Gommenes 7\ o’olock precisely Box Sheet wil! be open on Saturday morn at Metverott’s Mnsia Store. is Moo FELLOWS’ HALL! WILL OPEN WEDNESDAY NIGHT, Feb. i Sanderson's Gigantic Illustration of Scenrs FROM THE RUSSIAN WaR. Universally prone w xhibition is the Illumination of the City ef Lond Which has aever before been exhibited in Wasp ington. Admicsion, 25 cents. Doors open at 7; ec mmenus at quarter te clock. ja St tt HILHARMONIC HALL. MADAM LOLA MONTEZ, (Countess oF LaxpsFrip.) Will give her celebrated Lecture entitled TUESDAY iVENING. January Sint. ie. BALLS AND PARTIES. T PROUVESSE CIVIRUS! HE Memberacf the PERSE Y ERANCE FI on TUESDA Hatt, coiner 9 da She fnture ad vertiam NGEE coh, mam be: COMPANY. No. 5, have ta Rounes to their numero he By order of the Committee, HIRD GRAND COTILLON PARTY 16 Bublic in general, t or = STEWART HO! B LON P WESTERN HALE ‘Oo MONDAY HOSt COMPANY Announce that their GRAND BIRTH NIGHT BALL will take piace on the st) off Febroa y. Soe particn‘ars in future wiver tisemert. : ce COMMITTEE. I OOK OUT = . 4 FOR THE BASHFU!. BOYS’ The Second Grand Coti!!o- Party of tho Bashle Ciub will tase place at POTOMAC HALL, corner of lith st-e-t and M d avenue on Tausepay RVENIN 7 pe pledges taemselyes to make thie “agreeable parties of the seaon. _ja28 31,F el *p HE un = COMPANY, No. 3, would announce that ther ANNU COTILLON PARTY will be given STOTT’S HAIL, February 6th. tow ars in future advertisements. “itr by a reepectabie and te do gener & private family, 390 7th atrect, Wr ats t WASTED IMMEDIATELY—A COLORED COOK. Apply. with rec mmendations, a ata2.isthet ig \ iii ro 320 C etreet, between Sth y 8 voung women wh Pleas= addr ESIRE TO RENT A SMALL, NEATLY ened House, ata moderate rent. Address t Star Office. ja 3st COPPER PLAT ¢ to card worl $5,000. rom to Thove wisuing to wll onw ac Offica, stat: Price Hot sult, no Anewer need be expected. ia 28-eost* NTELLIGENCE OFFi The Proprictor returns thanks to the Indies 8! entiemen of Washington for ther kind patro: & the last yea begs to state that he oan su piv their Wants with white and oclored He lps tw male and female, of ¢ charscter, —= Ot Cook. ted thin day. 6 to jn C.LEON ith ANTED—Restaurant keepers and others know that lot celebrat JULEP and PU Heo made which | offer for c88. BL & bar showid Sprirsede CASPAR iol Bill, je 27 ANTr D TO FURCHASE—A well built 0 ed HOUS! Slams The ceation tobe nore ot Pap = the brah en Is, Cap: north, and between 7th and 15th ete. weet, W ayer has such hruse to sell will pie add “House, ye Star Offire, etaling OB the house and price, aoe ANTED-Persons desiring employment Wolsema atte Tneurance Dffioeof MeKEN Sieitnemee. Emplovore wai beeen casa we 1.1 SRE <7 1 KENNEY OUSE WANTED —The a vertiser wishes ®| rect s small DWELLING HOUSE a+ intersection of Pennsylvan'a avenue and oan find on enties le, ota 25 moa! ddress E leew Qnd lowest rent vi . sdvertisor aaa a Prefers bonest living. sod consti on street, TMIss GW AR DING Asides tne . |, can ore supp dealers with terme, a)