Evening Star Newspaper, February 7, 1860, Page 2

THE EV NG STAR. WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Tur FIRST MA! apED under the new regime | XXXVIth CONGRESS—FIRSY SESSION. WASHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY. + «+++.February 7. 1860. Spirit ef the Merning Press. The Constitution publishes and compliments the speech of Mr. Fitch, delivered in thy Senate on Thuraday last. The Constitution also notes the reaction which it claims bas taken place in New England against Republicanism. The Intelligencer is devoted to Congressional Proceedings and news ~~ eee 1 Mr. Mortimore Thompson, (Philander Doe sticks,) lectures at Baltimore, this evening, on “Plack."* UO" Governor Buckingham, ef Connecticut, the Hartford Times says, bas agreed to contri- bute $10,000 to carry that State at the forthcoming election 0 An Albany letter-writer for the New York Times intimates that if Seward fails to get the presidential nomination, Governor Morgan will be pressed for the vice presidency. (> The Dubuque Herald reports the arres, of Adam Rounder for attempting to kill Augus; Farber by letting him drop to the bottom ofa thirty-foot well and throwing rocks on him. T> Resolutions were introduced iato the Penu™ sylvania Legis!ature ou Friday proposing to invite the Virginia Legislature to visit them. The res: - lutions were referred to a finance committee. UF The Rev. br. C. M. Butler, of this city, lectures at Baltimore to-night, on the subject of “Girlhood in the United States; for the benefit the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Ascension in that city [7 The large spots now apparent on the sur- face of the sun, are successfully photographed by Whipple, at the Cambridge Observatory. He is now engaged with Prof. Bond, making a series of photographic observations on these ramarkable appearances. >> From Messrs. Taylor & Maury we hav® “An Appeal to the People in behalf of their Rights as Authorized Interpreters of the Bible.’ By Catharine E. Beecher; published by the Harpers In this somewhat remarkable book Miss Beecher urges that the time has come for the people of this country to exercise their inborn rights and submit the teachings of theology to the tribunal of reason. Her batteries are mainly brought to bear upon the popular or rather priestly doctrine of original sin, which she maintains is the cause of the conten- tious and ill-bloed among Christians, and which doctrine she alleges is being rejected by the people everywhere. The book will attract atten- tion from its revolutionary character. and as afford- ing another specimen of Beecher-family kinkiness Also, from ‘Taylor & Maury we have “ Life in Spain, Past and Present."’ by Walter Thornbury, Harper & Brothers, New York. For graphic nar- rative and vivid descriptive writing, we have Seen no book of travels published of late that sur- passes the one under notice Personal ++++Mr. Spencer, the United States Consul in Paris, last month gave a magnificent reception to about four hundred Americans now sojourning in that city. Among those present were Mrs. Gen. Scott; the Countess Dissy, a daughter of Gen. Harney, of our army, who was married in Paris about five yearssince; Miss McLean, of Washsng- ton city; Beverly Tucker; Major Crittenden, Capt. J. W. Todd, and Lieuts. Huse and Pegram, of the United States army. --- A Waslington correspondent thus speaks of Mr. Sickles’ eppearance in the House :—There isa general stir among the fairer portion of the audience as Mr. Sickles saunters quietly in, a slender figure. red with such Parisian fault- Jessuess of taste that he has acquired the name cf the best dressed man in the House. Dark brown hair, brushed smoothly away from his white broad forehead; full beard und moustache, and a handsome face, ail but the eyrs—ok ! such sing looking eyes! As long as his back is turned seems an Adonis; but the eyes spoils all usual style of dress—one that makes him the envy of every dandy on Pennsylvania avenue for its distingué perfection—is a black di Sateat anliae aw. A lieht gray ten down to the small, shiney boots. His hands are encased in perfectly fitting kid gloves of same dark color, which he constantly wears, even in his seat. This habit has given rise toa super- stitious rumor. that they are worn to conceal the deep blood stains which he fancies are still crim- soning hishands He lounges ina sort of non- cbalant way upon hia seat, seldom accosted by his fellow-members, and apparently quite unaware that he is the centre for hundreds of curions eyes. He is boarding in a private family on Thirteenth street, and ‘‘ Teresa”’ is with him. From California. San Francisco dates to the 15th of January, and telegraphic advices of the 14th, have been received at Mallory’s Station by the overland mail. Milton S. Latham, on the 10th, the night after his inauguration as governor, was nominated in caucus for United States Senator, and the day fol- lowing was elected to that ottice by the legislature The vote in caucus stood : Latham Sl, Weller 43, Washington 2 Tn the legislature the yote stood. Lathan 97, Edmund Randolph, (anuti-Lecompton democrat) 45, O. L. Shaft, republican, 3 Mr. Latham’s neminatiou in caucus was on the first ballot after his name was introduced as a candidate. ‘The use of bis name took Weller’s adherents tprise, and was quite unexpected to the public at large. His success is attributed to the determination on the part@f the demoe: acy to rid itself of the dynasties which have hithert> governed to a great extent the politics of the state. ‘The new Senztor will pax fey Washington by the steamer of the 5th of February. Lieuteaant Governor Downey, by this change. beromes Governor for the ensuing two years, 2nd will be inaugurated on the fth. He is but little krown in public life. and is a successful business man rather than a politiciai He isa native of Ireland, and came to California from Maryland. Mr. Qvinn, who has been elected President pro tem. of the Senate. becomes Lieutenant Governor There is a suspicion that before the winter the election ef a Senator to succeed Mr win will be brouzbt on. There are indiceticns that Judge Baldwin will be the Senator, and tiat Eugene Casserly will be appointed judge, in place of Baldwin, on the supreme bencb. by Governor Downey. - Governor Latham has appointed Johnsen Price Secretary of State, and Georze Wallace, Private Secretary. They were contirmed by the Senate, ~and will be retained by the new Governor. Gov. Latham sent a special message to the Sen- ate in relation to the six southern counties of Cali- fornia, ou their propesed separation from the State and an organization under a ‘Territorial govern- ment. The Governor says that a two-thirds vote ts required to an act aut before itcan be horizing the separation, No farther action than this, be says, is necessary on the part of the State to consuimuate this pur; He doubts not that the aggregate sentiment of the State is opposed to the decision, and coi er that Congress decide whetber the opinion of the le of the proposed Territory ought to be secental as acon- clusion. The authorization of Congress, however, he suggested, would bo required to perfect the Separation > A messenger arrived at Saceemento on the 12th from Mendocino county, with reports of Indian putreges Dwellings bad been burntand 400 head of stock killed. The Governor will send 2 special message to the Legislature on the subject. Major Fitzyerald, of the U.S. Army, died at Los Angelos on the 9tb ult. ¢ steamer Northerner. bound to Portland,was wrecked Jan. 6. Eleven passengers and twenty- two of the crew were lost. The vessel is a total less; the mails and treasure were saved. Tue Dirricvity ar KEnYon Cotixcz, On10 — A correspondent of the New York Tribune says of this affair: concert was given in Gambier on Monday evening last. whick most of the College students attended. “The Sophomore and Freshman classes sfaaising to avoid the necessity of preparing a reci- tion forthe next Moruing, called a meeting of their respective classes and voted that every mem- ber absent himself from the 8-o’clock recitation of Tuesday. This step was taken without even re- que - ng fee re reused The vote was carried out by alt, with three exceptions—one So; two Freemen; they attended the reonomere and evening prayers President Andrews announced that the Faculty, sig sages the action of the two lower closses was the result of thoughtl-ssness rather than of a desire to set at defiance College jaw, hed decided, instead of immediately dis- daissing the offenders, to give them an opportuni: to reconsider the step which they had taken, and six their signatures to a card expressing their regret for their insubordinate repeat - ing themselves to make up the last recitation by 2h extra one, and to form no more such combine tions. They consented to expressing their regret 2nd to make up the lost recitation, butas a general thing refused to enter into any pledge in to their future conduct in such matters is was not satisfactory to the officers of the institution; ‘bey therefore proceeded to dismias the od heat poss. Hosae tou mndents tose rem ie len 5 ten + ther classes, are taking letters of dismission.”” ——— A Foottse Story —The press generally is just now airing a story originating in the Washington correspondence of the New Y ork Times. tothe effect that it bas been determined the Republi- can-party members of Congress other leading Republican politicians, that Mr. Seward is virta- ally to decline their nomination for the Presidency in favor of Mr. Bates, contenting himself until 1864 with the mission to England; and that Mr. Cameron, of Pennsylvania, is to be the candidate for Vice President on their ticket; and, further, that Mr. John W. Forney is the engineer through whose management of his new political friends the ement has been consummated, to the enti tisfaction of everybody, including Mr. Seward himself. Now, we have to say that there is not a scintilla of truth in this wonder of the hour. It is clear to all in Washington who take the trouble of in- forming themselves with reference to what passes among the politicians surrounding them, that Senator Seward means to be the Republican- party nominee for the Presidency, if he can. And, further, that the chances are twenty to one that he can be; insomuch as nineteen-twentieths of the rank and file of his party are for his nomination— the other twentieth, composed as it is of small Republican-party politicians, being divided up (in their preferences) into half a dozen little cliques, each attached to the coat-tail of some would-be rival of Senator Seward, in the hope of eventual greater profit to themselves by the nomi- nation of the person for whom he acts asa sort of striker. That Mr. Forney bas a scheme for setting aside Mr. Seward is probably trne, as he may never hope to achieve much personal influence over one of the experience in public affairs of Mr. Seward. But the idea that becayse the Republican party saw fit to pay him for his services with the Clerk- ship, therefore he is installed into the position of their Warwick ‘right off the handle,” is simply a ridiculous one. While having as little faith in that party as anyother of its uncompromising opponents, we are very sure that the success of Mr. Forney’s scheme of the treachery of the anti- Lecomptonites to the Democracy has not so bereft them of their senses as to induce them to set him up, instanter, as the arbiter of the fate of their indi- vidual leaders of longest service in their cause. The truth is, Mr. Seward is the Republican party's life and soul. It takes all its ideas and Principles as he lays them down for it. Being its only great representative man, as well as its creator, for it to abandon him at the dictation of Mr. Forney, would be for it to throw away three fourths of its popular strength, to accomanodate that gentleman. His nomination will doubtless drive from the Republican ticket thousands of Union-party opposition men. But to ignore bis claims to its support in the approaching contest. will as surely drive from supporting its ticket tens of thousands for every thousand who refuse to support him as its nominee. These facts are so well understood by all well-informed poli- ticians. as to render the nomination of Mr. Seward by the Chicago Convention as certain as that that convention will meet. Tits story about Forney’s setting aside Seward for Bates, on the whole, is about on a par with the stories perindically sent from Washington to the New York Times, Cincinnati Enquirer, Chicago Times, et al.. representing the -lire eaters of the Sonth”’ as rapidly caving in for Douglas for the Charleston convention nomination. This is a world of humbug in which we live just now; and in nothing else fs itso much in vogueat the present writing, asin fibbing inthe newspapers concern- ing the prospects of this or that current aspirant for the Presidency. o Tue Cresarzake anp Onto Canat.—In a very recent report to that body, the Attorney General of the State of Virginia has advised the Viryinia Legislature to make that State a party with the preferred bond-holders to a suit for the transfer of the future management of the affairs of the Chesa- peake and Ohio Canal Company to their hands, 2s peraclause in the charter, or their agr with the company, which works such « forfe in case of the failure of the work, through mis- MANAKEMENL, we pic la owdkintent revenne to pay the interest he bonds. That such a right ie vested inthe bond-holders in suck a contingency. ts as clear as that the work has been managed for years past by Maryland's Public Works’ Commiasioners only to subserve two ends. First; to prevent it fromcompeting with the Baltimore and Ohio Rallroad by doing a pay- ing freighting business; and, next, asa sort of hospital for decayed or hungry small politicans of the party (political) controlling the Public Works’ Board for the time being. As managed under under such auspices, we care not which party isin Power, not only the State of Virginia, that now helds more than a million of its liabilities, but corporations and thousands ef individuals who also hold them in some shape or other, are robbed mcst flagrantly and sbamelessiy. Sech management of a trust by an individual as that of the canal’s affairs by Maryland—for the State is responsible in this case—would cause the individual to be hooted out of society asan un- blushing swindler. The injured parties, among whom are all the people of the District of Colum- bia, as well as all the holders of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal stock and bonds, it strikes us, may no longer hope that the Legislature of Maryland can be persuaded to act honestly in the premises Their remedy, if any there be, lies only in the successful prosecution of the suit at law referred to above—the end of which will be anxiously awaited here, as at length affording some hope that the canal will eventually make good some of its original promises to those whose honestly earned money is locked upon it age To Mariners—New Licut-Hot rs, and efter the Ist day of March, 1860, a 1 be exhibited from the light-houre erected on Kast Point, forming the eastern side of Maldonado bay, on the north side of the entrance to the Rio de la Plata. The light is now exhibited from the light-tower recently erected on the western point of Grind- stone island, on the New Brunswick shore, at the head of the Bay of Fundy. On the night cf the 3ist of March, 1860, and every night thereafter. a light will be exhibited from sunset to sunrise at the light-house now {n course of erection at Cay Lobos, situated in the old Babama channel, on the southwestern e of the Great Bahama Bank. A light is now exhibited from the light-tower recently erected on the hill of the Torreta, in the province of Barcelona, on the south coast of Spain. Oficial Information has been received from Lieut. W. H. Stevens, Engineer of the Ninth Light-House District, that the new light-house at Ship shoal has been completed. It will be lighted for the first time at sunset on the evening of Wednesday, the 29th inst., and will be kept burning during that night and every night there- after. From a recent survey it has been found that the east point of the island of Buda, at the mouth of the river Ebro, province of Barcelona, Spain, had advanced considerably (it is said four miles) to the eastward beyond that marked i the Spanish chart of the year 1833. ss ae _ Tuk AcricvitcRaL Bereav.We perceive that ithas been determined to divorce the Agri- cultural Bureau of the Interior Department from its late connection with the Patent Oftice—a sen- sible move, for which Secretary Thompson de serves the thanks of the country. Its connection with the Patent Bureau never was legitimate, and always was a source of embarrassment to both. The new head of the bureau, Mr. Clemson, we regard as being better fitted to make it of sub stantial value to the country at large than any other gentleman we know of. First, because he is entirely above and beyond the reach of sinister influences in his conduct of the trust. Next, be- cause he is one of the best informed scientific ag- riculturists, and one of the most experienced Practical farmers in the land, and a person of great industry, intelligence and energy of character; and, lastly, because he is impelled to undertake the labor only through the ardor cf his devotion to the cause of American agricultural progress The public willlook ‘o him not in vain, we know well, to correct at once whatever abuses that may have crept into the management of the bureau’s afairs. i ge around the House Hall, was Mr. Charles Cone, the Clerk’s principal messenger. He was Presi- dent Pierce's confidential messenger during the whole of that gentleman’s admiristration, and ‘was.appointed to his late place upon the urgent persqual s6licitation of. President Pierce himself. The ink with which the record of Mr. Forney's election ‘was written was hardly dry before he struck off Cone’sofficial head. There he tested, in his labors for the time being; having made butione other removal since. Col. Carter, the chief clerk of the office, resigned, and therefore wag not removed. ————e No Cnanoxs So Far.—Neither the new Door- keeper nor the new Postmaster of the House have so far changed any of their subordinates They probably delay wielding the axe for a day or two, until they can so arrange the “victims” as to strike off every head at a single blow. Poor consolation, indeed, for those about to bleed ; though perhaps poorer for the so much greater multitude who must fail to obtain places under those officers ; the number of applicants being perhaps forty for every place they have to bestow. on Tue Hovss Comm!ttTEexs.—It is understood that Speaker Pennington is arranging the standing committees of the House under the supervisory advice of two or three Republican-party leaders— Mr. Sherman at their head. Various opposition members are doing their best to secure committee Places to suit each his own fancy or ambition. They will find their labor thrown away, unless their hopes meet the sanction of the committee re- ferred to above. a Tux Bartimorg Patriot.—It is understood that Mr. French S. Evans. one of the publishers of the Baltimore Patriot, is to be appointed to the principal clerkship under the Sergeant-at- Arms of the House, in consequence of the ardent Republican partyism of late characterizing that journal. So the world way Es Detacuen.—Lieut. Robert M. McArann, and Midshipman W. H. Farquhar, have been detached from the prize brig ‘“Delicia,” at Charleston, $ C.,and are awaiting orders. This brig, it will be recollected, was captured by the United States Sloop-of-war Constellation on the coast of Africa, and placed in charze of these two officers. —a APPOINTMENT OF Vice CunsuL.—Dr. David Porter Heap, of Washington city, D.C.,son of the late Dr. S. D. Heap, who was for many years U. 3. Consul for the Regency of Tunis, Barbary, has been appointed British Vice-Consul for the Port of Pensacola. —— To sx Removep.—We have reason to believe that the new House Clerk designs removing evely mother’s son now in ottice under him, except Mr Barklay. the Journal Clerk, and Mr. Buck, the File-room Clerk. —~o Tur Navy tx Concress.—The bill lately re- ported iu the Senate by Mr. Mallory, to increare and regulate the pay of the Navy, was yesterd: y made the special order for Monday next at | o’clk. oa Tue Post Orrick ArpropRiaTion BILL which passed the House yesterday, was received by the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance. ———— 6 Tue PResipENt’s regular bi-weekly Reception will take place this evening, from S to 10 o’clock. SS Sa Tur WratirR.—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 e’clock. TUES 7, 1960. New York, } +++--Clear, pleasant. Philadelph clear, pleasant. Baltimore, --Clear, pleasant. Washington, D.C. clear, wind N\W Richmond, Va. clear, 43° Petersburg. Norfolk, Va Raleigh, N Wilmington, N Columbia, 3. C clear, 43°. °, wind SW ~ wind SW Zz, mild -raining, 56°, wind NE :taining. mild raining, mild Savannah, Ga. Macon, Ga Columbus. Ga . Montgomery, Ala Prairie Blur, Ala Jackson, Ale Mobile, Ala Frederick, Md. Hagerstow Cumberland, 3} Grafton, Va... Wheeling, V, + mild. ning, mild, -faining, 55°. FROM THK WEST. clear, pleasant -clear, pleasant. celondy, mild cloudy, mild. illelondy, mild Parkersburg. V celear, pleasant. Cincinnati, O -clear, pleasant. Barometer at the Smithsonian at 7 a. m., (cor- rected for temperature,) 29,512; at noon, 29,927. Thermometer at 7 a. m., 34°; at noon, 46°. Maximum during 24 hours ending 9 a. m. to- day, 16°; minimum’33°. —_—_©-e___.__ THE JOHN BROWN RAID. poet te isea es Trial of Hazlett. —.—_—_ CHaRLEstown, Va., Feb. 6.—The court opened this morning at 10 o’clock, and ina few minutes the trial of Hazlett was commenced. A panel of twenty-four persons from Frederick county made their appearance, as it had been found impossible to obtain jurors from this county. Before the prisoner was bron; Liat Mr. Hunter announced that he would be tried on the murder count in the indictment. Messrs. (ireen and Botts were in attendance as counsel for the defence, in accordance with the request of the prisoner. Be- fore the prisoner was called upon to plead to the indictment, Mr Green asked permission to file a demurer. At this staye of the proceedings attach- ments were issued against several impor:ant wit- nesses, who had faiied to respond to the subpoenas, and a bedy of cavalry were immediately dispatch: ed to Harper’s Ferry to force their attendance The indictment was then read, occupying several minntes, during which the prisoner stood up with seeming indifference. Mr Green then stated in brief the grounds of his demurer, which the Judge ordered to be re- corded. The prisoner then pleaded “not guilty” to the indictment. The calling cf the panel then pro- ceeded Mr. Green stated that they did not consent to the summoning of the jury from Frederick county bnt objected to it entirely. Judge Kenny stated that it was the opinion of the officers that a jary could not be bad from Jefferson county, and therefore Le overruied the objection. Sheriff Campbell here made a statement that he was convinced that a jury could not be obtained in this county, and therefore took the necessary oa to prsce a jury frem Frederik county. The sheriff and iis deputies were then sworn, and testified that they had exhausted their district with the former jurors in these trials. Mr. Hunter moved that the sheritf be directed to summon another panel from this county, in or- der that no delay be occasioned in this case on account of objections to the present panel by the counsel for the defense. Judze Kenny overruled the objection, and the work of empainelling a jury was resumed by the judge putting the usuai questions to each juror The panel was exhausted when twenty bad been selected as competent jurors, leaving four still to be chosen. ‘Additional talesmen were then sum- moued from this county, but only twe could be obtained. The proceedings were consequently brought toa halt. and at 1 o’clock the court ad- journed until te-mcrrow morning, to enable the sheriff to summon additional talesmen froin Fred- erick county. a Items Telegraphed from W: hington. The Associated Press itch says: Wasuinctox, Feb. 6 r. Glosbrenner himself says the report that he has been or will be appointed ‘Treasurer of the United States is untrue. ‘This gentleman, during the last three days of his of- ficial term as Sergeant-at-Arms, disbursed to the members of the House $331,000. The aggregate sum of $103,000 bas been paid them since Wed- nesday last ‘The reason assigned for the House adjourning to Thursday is to vive the Speaker time to form the Standing Committees. There is but little if any doubt that the House Post Ottice Appropriation bill will past the Senate to-morrow. The Republicans will have a conference to- morrow night to take definite action on the subject of the Hense Printer. A. J. Clemson, of Macias, was to-day ap- Pointed Chief of the Agricultural Bureau, now established under the direct superintendence of the Secretary of the Interior. it was heretofore subordinate to the Commissioner of Patents. It is ascertained that Mr. Barll e Was as- signed by Speaker Pennington to the Chairman- ship of the Coinmittee on Foreign Affairs, but that egg generously requi that his old friend r. Corwin should ‘ke substituted in his place. Mr. Burlingame will take the nen, tohimon the Committee. Mr. Washburne, of [linois, will probably be Chairman of the Committee on Com- Merce, and there seems to be no doubt that Mr Sherman will be Chairman of the Committee of Waysand Means; and Mr. Grow Chairman of the Committee on Territori-s. Beyond these nothing has been positively ascertained. Ee ey eae sae ee DF ‘Father Kemp's” Old Foiks were not al- lowed Piteere.t mored concert on Sunday even- ing at Pittsburg, Pa. —_.—__—_ Preceedings of Yesterday Afterneen. ———— In tHe Senate, yesterday, Mr. Chandler con- claded bis remarks in opposition to the internal improvement veto message of the President. Mr. Davie ge rllcdzmotenditg the positions as- sumed by the President. Mr. Crittenden thought the: President's argu- ment very unsatisfactory, and alluded to the re- ted instances where internal improvement ills had been vetved by. the Executive, who had ae placed himself in opposition to the popular wi Mr. Toombs and Mr. Wigfall responded to the remarks of Mr. Crittenden, and sustained the me: e. ‘The discussion was continued until a late hour, when the Senate adjourned. Hovsg.—The question being taken on the amendment to the second section of the Post Office bill, it was agreed to without a division. The question recurred on the proposition to strike out the third section. Mr J Cochrane, of N. Y., claimed the right, under the rules, notwithstanding the previous question, to perfect tue section before the vote on striking it out, and moved to amend it by in- clinging those contractors who have furnished Paper, lanks, &c., for the use of the Department. he amendment was ruled out of order The yeas and eke were ordered on the proposi- tion to strike out the third section, and resulted— yeas 67, nays 115. So the section stands. The bill was then ordered to be read a third time. The yeas and nays were called for on the final ¢ of the bill, but refused, and the bill was nel P, of Mo., moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed, and to lay the motion to reconsider on the table; which fatter motion prevailed. Mr. Grow, of Pa., reported, from a joint com- Mittee appoiuted to wait on the President of the United States, that the committee had discharged that duty, and that the President desired to ex- press to the House his gratification that it was ready to proceed to business, and stated that he would be happy to cooperate in any measures for the promotion of the public welfare, and would communicate to the two Houses as the exigencies of the public service should require [A message from the President of the United States was received, but was not laid before the House. . Mr. Sherman, of Ohio, moved that the House procegd to vote viva roce for a Doorkeeper. On notion by Mr Whiteley, of Del ge roll of the House was called, when it appeared that sev- eral gentlemen were absent. On motion, further proceedings under the call were dispensed with. The motion to proceed to vote for a Doorkeeper was en tee to. Mr. Winslow, of N.C , nominated Alexander Ward, of New York Mr. Riggs, of N.J.,nominated Jos. L. Wright, of New Jersey, the present incumbent. Mr. Peyton, of Ky., nominated A H. Mark- land, of Kentucky. Mr. Tappan, of N. H., nominated Georce Mars- ton, of New Hampsbire. Mr. Maynard. of Tenn., nominated Andrew J. Larner, of the District of Columbia The House then proceeded to vote for Door- keeper with the following result Whole number of votes cast 207; necessary toa choice, 104 Mr. Marston re Mr. Wright... Mr. Markland ived 16 Mr. Larner. - 2 Mr. Ward.. Sr Mr. Marston having received the requisite num- ber, was declared duly elected Doorkeeper of the 36th Congress. Mr. Washburne, of I1l., moved that the House proceed to vote riva roce fora Postinaster; which was agreed to. Mr. Potter, of W vote just taken. Mr. Washburne, of 111., moved to tion on the table Mr. Potter—I call for the Motion Mr. Stanton, of Ohio.—I would like to know what all this means; there seems to be a screw loose somewhere. [Laughter } ‘The yeas and nays were refused, and the motion to reconsider was laid on the table. Mr. Kellogg, of Ill , nominated for Postmaster J.M. Lucas, of ILL. Mr. Bouligny. of La.. nominated M. W. Clae- key. of the District of Columbia. the present i cumbent Mr Mallory. of Ky., efVa. ‘The House then proceeded to vote for Postmas- ter. with the following re: v r nuinber of votes cast, 210; ; moved to reconsider the lay the mo- yeas and nays on that nominated JE. Scruggs. ho necessary to a choice, WW Mr. Lucas received Mr. Cluskey “3 Mr § . - Mr. I. ving received a majority of all Votes cast, was declared duly elected Postmaster. Mr. Sherman. of Obio, said he proposed to move that the House adjourn, but, before doing so. he would move that when the House adjourn it be to meet on Thursday next, and he made that motion in order to give the Speaker time to ap- point the Standing Committees Mr. Winslow, of N > 50 sted that there be an understanding that no business be done on Thursday but to adjourn to the following Mon- ay. Mr. Sherman thought they had better elect a Printer and complete the organizatton. Mr. Stout, of Oregon, asked leave to offer a res- solution requesting the Third Auditor of the ‘Treasury to report on a resolution of the last Con- gress relative to the claims of Washington and Orevon for expenses Incurred in 1555-6 in repelling Indian hostilities. Mr. Maynard, of Tenn , and others, objected Mr. Ashmore, of 3. C., moved to amend the motion to adjourn over to Thursday by a joint resolution that Congress adjourn until the’ tirst Monday in March The amendment was ruled out of order. The motion was then agreed to; and at half-past 1 o'clock the Honse adjourned until Thursday next, Mr. Morrill, of Vt, gave notice of a bill to pun- ish and prevent the practice of polygamy iu the Territories of the United States, and to disapprove of certain acts of the Legislature of Utah. Mr. Etheridge, of Tenn , gave notice of a bill to establish and reg auniform paper currency throughout the United States. . = —— Proceedings ef Te-Day. Ix THE Senate, to-day, Mr. Hammond offered a joint resolution for the relief of Commander H. J. Hartstene, of the U. 8. Navy; adopted Also, a joint resolution giving the consent of Congress to the reception of a sword by Commo- dore Shubrick, asa present from the Argentine Confederation Mr. Mason, at the request of the Harper's Ferry luvestigating Commitiee. moved that hereafter, until otherwise ordered, the Senate meet at one c’clovk; so ordered. Mr. Vitch, from the Printing Committee, re- ported in favor of printing the meteorological ob- servations made by the Smithsonian Institute for the last two years. discussion sprung upon the subject, in which Messrs. Fitch and Davis favored the resolution to print, and Messrs Hunter, Collamer, Hamlin, and Fessenden opposed it. The resolution was laid over Mr Hunter, from the Committee on Finance reported back the Post Oitice appropriation bill from the House amended so as to allow interest to the mail contractors, but not to their assignees The bill and amendment was under discussion when our report closed. 22+ IJ9" One of the humanitarian movements of the times although little known as such, can hardly be over-rstimated in its importance upon the weil being of our widely scattered communities. The population of the American States is in many sec- tons so sparse, that skilful Ay doer are hardly available to them. Vast numbers of our people, are oblized to employ in sickness, such medical relief as they can hear of from each other, or in- deed any they can get from any quarter. Hence arises the great cousumption of patent medicines among us, greater by far than in any of the old countries, where skilfal physicians are accessi- ble to all classes. Unprincipled men have long availed themselves of this necessity, to palm off their worthless nostrums, until the word has be- come synonymous with imposition and cheat. One of our leading chemists in the East, Doctor Ayer, pubes 3 a course which defeats this ini- quity. He brings not only his own but the best sxitl of our times to bear, for the production of the best remedies which can be made. These are sup- plied to the world in a convenient form, at low Prices, and the people will no more buy 4 medicines of good, at the same cost. as they will instead of tlour. The inevitable dee of this is, that the vile compounds that flocd ovr country are discarded for those which honestly accomplish the end in view— which cure. Do we over estimate its importance. in believing that this prospect of supplanting the by-word medicines, with Sess actu: wort! and virtue, is fraught with immense consequence for good, to the messes of our people—Gazette and Chronicle, Peru, Ta. ERT.—F. eeanidas ifuonare sere ‘hureh. erner Math G J Sth inst., commencing at7o'ciock. Tickets of 107 conts 5 ohilaren half prise. NOTiCS.—Tho members of the Western Ho: Compaay No i, are hereby notified to ly meting of the company AW (Tuesday) EVENING, the 7th lock p.m. Every member of the expected? > be present, as an election the ensv rear will take place, B P: Te rid y . P y GEORGETOWN. Correspondence ef The Star. Gzoxoztown, February 6, 1860. Fire was discovered about two o'clock this ing in th brick buildin, Sa tinea We Fare aed Banks 0 ‘was the progress ao that ite belie and contents were entirely destroyed, nothing being left this morning Dut the bare walls. ‘The bouse bel to Mra. Mosher, of our city, and was insured for $1 000 in the Firemen’s Insurance ary op fe asbington. The first floor-was a German family, the second as a printing office by Mr. J. McIntyre. and the third by Covenant Lodge I. O. O. FS None of these were insured ex ng ant Lodge, which was insured for in Fane nsurance Company of our city, which will nearly cover their loss. The adjoining building, a large frame stable. belonging to Mr. Peter Vanerson, was in great danger, but by the exertions of the firemen of our two cities was saved. It has not been ascertained how the fire originated. The attention of our citizens is called to the notice of our Tax Collector, in another column. Voters will save trouble by paying up before the day of election. THE LADIES CONN! ‘DD WITH he E street ist Chareh cs hath, tion will S-NIGHT holdings FA Bt THORS s Bor srne, Ten atest, weno Odd bak. E. LIN |. No. bs CHAS. DENHAM, Seo, | jaa Between Tithtand Tank eid oni ty ” Hall, for the purpose of raising money to re- pair their Church aibon Superior Refces! — will be provided, and s large and choice variety 0! Fancy and Useful Articles will be for sale. Season trokets, admitting one person every night and day during he week, 75. cents, Single admirsion 20 cts. Open daily at 11 o'clock. Committee of Arrangements, Mre. J. 8. Keunard, Mes. Judge — STU. Walter,” Mra Ac K RY, BALTiIMURE CONFEC Sixts Srp: 38 T. tesh Cakes every day, Candies and Fruits of sll kinds, Wedding Cakes.’ Fancy es, Prramids and Orraments of a'l kinds and sizes, Scharlotte Ru-e, Jelites, Blanc Mange, Plumbery, Caeam, &c., made to order, Parties, Ertertainments, Suppers, Weddings. &c., furnished with a.| kinds Conteot- joneries at the shortest notice, and most reasons ble terms Ioe Cream, Water Ices, and Roman Punch, $1.25 per gallon. JOSEPH SHAFFIELD, late of Butcher’s Confeotionery, Baltimore, jn 3m No. 386 6th at., bet Gand H. BEEN To THE ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, vp SEEN THE 1t_BALTIC FLEKT BY MOONLIGHT? N ONEY TO LOAN IN SMALL AMOUNTS VE «n cood securities. at 410 Pa. ave. fe 7-3t* T°? LOAN.— $2,000 to loan on Washington ci! securities. Arply to WAT. T HOLLIDAY, Stock ard Bil Broker. No. 324 Pa. avenue, be- tween 9th and 10th streets fe 7-st* EW MUSIC RECEIVED EVERY Day. Mu-e by mail. Mu ic bound in books, Instruction books for every instrument. fez JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. ave. BRIDAL FANS. ST Reorived a beautiful assortment of Bridal and Party Faux. Also, other articles suitable for Presents, At GHLIN’S. fo 7 3 H‘ve YOU MoLAU Pa. av., between 9th and 10th sts. R'CH LACES, PARISIAN EMBROIDERIES, FLOWERS, HEAD DRESSES in great va! riety, rich HAIR PINS, BRAC 'S. and Fancy Goods in general, best qualities ard latest style, may be houch? ata bareain at 8, COURTIULE’S, 248 Pa. av. (up stairs,) fe73~ Between 12th and 13th sta. T ARLETONS AND ILLUSIONS. White Silk Hlusions. two yards wide. (for eve ning dresses.) only 65 conts per yard, w: in . Tarleton Muslins at cost. All other womens, in our line selling off at coat untilistof Ma ch. At fe 7-83 MAX WELLS’, 228 Pa.ay. A 2 A CARD. a S Numerous Reports bave been irdustriously circulated respecting the safety of our New Build- iig, it is bet justvoe to the public, the contractors, and ourselves that we should publish the arnexed report of a committee whose experience in such matters, we think, will not be questioned. For ourselvas we beg leave to say we have never entertained the slightest doubt of its safety, havin entrusted its erection to gentiemen in ‘whose skil and integrity we have every confidence The builcirg wae i every day when the weather is suitable tor work upon it. All who feel disposed are cordially invited to inspect any and ev. r- MURRAY & SEM ER. tion of it, Wasiixe ‘eb 4m Hows. Merry femme ‘The undersizned. at your solicita- Gextiewen: T have mada thorough examination of your iiding on sqna-e No, 4%) and fronting on Penn- vania aveaue, © street north, and Seventh street West, with a view to determine its permanenoy. They take occassion te say that the praesent condi- ten o° the building ts favorable to acritical exami. jon,and the result of their eriticiems ism: isfacto:y and challenges the confidence of the ot ensp ctope ‘The footings of the walls have been Inid of broad shee: stones. ou which foundations of blue rock, two ieet thiek. have been constructed with bands aud ties. ensnring the grestest possible etability. The wa!ls of the superstructure are ample in thiek- nore and have been built in a very careful manner, refiacting great credit to the atone-cutter and brick ina-ous Whe are rosponsible for said work Every possible precwtion has been taken by the proprie- tors and the builders. amounting to seeming ex. travaxs in the use of iron clamps,and ties. bond timb nd trussing. Asa consequence, all tae walls of yonr building, a'though of such uri uy ht. areatthis time as true to line as -le for brick and stone to bs inid by thi a 0 rdubitable evidence man. thas furri<hing the moe! of the integrity of the nie and puts it safely ly submitted, beyond al! cavil, Reaprc: fu HaR«ness, Architect. OuN Tr: Practical Bricklayer. St mason. and Measur r of Building work. Jonatuan fl WaLxer, Davin HgrsurN. Buider, J W. Mar fa 7-*0St Gro W.Ga AVE YOU BEEN TO THE ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, 2° SEE THE GREAT FIRE OF VARNA? F'YXE OLD PIANOS FOR RENT, Tso New Pisnos for rent, Six Vv leons for rent, Ten Violins for rent, Thirty Pianos for sale. fo& JOHN F, ELLIS, 906 Pa. av. VALENTINI S DAY.—A large aad elegant soitineut of VALENTINES will be ready for inspection on Moaday, Februavy 6, at the Metro- po.ltan bookstore. PHILP & SOLOMON’s, 332 Pa.av., bet. 9th and 1th ate, Agents for Lawrenos’s oslebrated foreijn Sta- tronery, &o. ee ee ( UR SILK ROOM —A lady that needs a Silk Dress (and intonds to purchase in this market) does her purse injustice if she fails to visit our Silk Ree nd inspect thestock, at thy recently re- duoed rates; it incvres n» obligation to purchase, The lowest prices namod at once. PKRRY & BROTHER, feé St Fa av.and 9th et.. “Perry Butidine.” JEW GOUDS if AT VERY LOW PRICES. Wo are row receiving a large and well seleoted stook of Housekeeping Goods, auch as Bleached and Brown Shictinen, Corton and Linen Sheetings, Damask ‘Table linens and Cloths, Napkins Doles, ‘Toweiings in great vari ty, Pillow Case Cottons and Linens, 54 Undressek Cambrios. Plain and fa ovett{Cambrics, Camb ic and Swiss Bands. Edeines in every varity, Hosiery, Jouvins’ K Gioves &c..&c We sha | alan continue to sell all our Faney Silks. Silk Robes, Fonlard Silks, Meri noes, and most winter 50, de at prime cost. TAYLOR & HUTCHISON, Ne, 42 Lovisiana avenue, feos 9} ite Centre Markst Space. EMAINING LOTS of the CHEAP SILKS and FRENCH DRENS GOODS that were closing at really much less than value, It will aifora us — pleasure to show thoabove, re c: Lal al a eee Puc BERRY & BROTHER, _fe6 3t___ Pa. av. and 9th st » “Perry Building.” ATCH REPAIRING Its BRANCHES" Ih. Sec iber N ALL leave to inform the ciitzens ashington acd Georgetown that he has j self atthe store of mend nis aoe i@ avenue Ly u conducting the Wargh Repairing Burinees tn, sit its branchas having bBen connected with someofthe largest eg a coma s end | in et tor mat ears, whom he i. ie is. queieted with the b s'nes*, repared to Be kinds of work, inthe best possible manner, at low ways oy ieed.s fine stock of Watches * ally —— = ee: which . at sell at low figures: a1 Tespectfu iv a la. fo 6-61" €.C. NUITZ, 260 Pa. av. AVE YOU BEEN TO SEE RUSSIAN WAR DIORAMAS, T THE & A 1 ODD FELLOWS’ HA HARVEY'S NORFOLK OYSTER DEPOT. No. 2 C st., bet. Wth & Vth. Just recived, 590 bushels of the finest and largest COVE OYSTERS, which cannot be exceiled in this market All persons giving dinner and supper Bsraigned a call balore busine clots tere eee ae eign E i furnish large or squall ordere'at the ‘Also, UVSTERS put up ites all izes, for transportation to any’ part ef the Cattod Statse; aad warr . e best Lynn Haver Bay Spiced and Pickled Oysters always on . Ieeiw ec T. M. HARVEY, Agent. I BARGAINS: HAVE J oods, seu THR RPA ES e+ il the cineats , to which I bile at 7 wi make thes ap at FINE DRESS AND.EROCK coats he can notice, ‘or Bu. woth 2. =i Wort) 2, FINE DRESS PA™7 A tie ‘oF Siw. Worth $2. Fe <5 eee GENTS’ FURNISHING G ft siidecerip. Ped t Bi SBING COUDS Of aildescrip ie, AMUSEMENTS. ASHINGTON THEATRE. is T! re MISS Ma: ‘Will commence a engagement. . 8. W. GLENN Mp SLE Tv A a beeninaetene 7 ise the elegant Lit U) INCE, Prinee Fredenee - +--+. Miss Maggie Mitchel! And the two act of Katty (with songe's pha y ‘sggie Mitchel! The Company will also appear in botn pleys. admission... ..... -———..- -- -. 0 cents “ (No extra charge for secured 2 Chairs. saa rivate eo DD FELLOWS’ HALL! FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY. Sanderson's Gigantic Illustration ef Scenes RUSSIAN WaAaR. Universal niversally ProPREQUAL ARTISTIC SKILL. Connected with this Exhibition is the on, Illumination of the City of Lend Which has never before been exhibited in Wash — BALLS AND PARTIES. © kadion, rememier this as leap year * it. Valentine's Day, your need not fear ; But come to the Party at Praukiin’s Hall, And dance until the wee sma’ hours of morn ' SECOND COTILLON PARTY (of the season) Ss of the PiReHY ERANCE Fi 8 com PANY, No. 5, be civen at FRANKLIN’ HALL, corner 9th and Dsts.,on TUESDAY, Fgpreary, 14th, 1860, i ‘he universal satisfaction given by this 7 at their socia! reunions is a sure guarantee is one ig KA 3 2 ? by ef et feote ner a 18 st ear, ee are wd y invited to en masse, as there will be no inv. tat ons issucd Profersor Schroeder will be on hand, and joyment to the Party with his unrivalled mume itively. ne hate or caps allo’ in the room. aETy Furry be TS. e Committers of Arrancements. i. ¥. Donn, J. R. Reed, W. W. Grant, G. Fletcher, E. G. Wheeler, A, Glasgow, © F. Harrison, W. T. Collins. W.D. Kuitz, fe 7st C ITIZEN Ss’ BALL, AT THE SS. BLY ROOMS, THURS rin inth of February, 1960 Tue Entixe Proceeds FOR THE Orphan Boys’ Asylum. TICKETS TWO DOLLARS—can be had by personal application to any of the following gentle men, who costitute the Boar, oF Mawacers, Wnks Won R Riley a a BH Pothmhore J.C Puspatrick H 3 McLaughlin Cxpt Goddard Stephens HO Hood Horatio King TH Parsow E O'Bren F Mohun WC Harvey Anderson Gregory Ennis Frank Clarke Wm Wall HB Swe. € R Bishop Dr Toner Jon May EC Dye M McMw RF O'Be Jobo W Bowier Johan C Hamilton — Cleme LJ OT vole 5 8 Parker Elw Doien Joho M Keating Jos Shallington. John Maxwell Wm F Bayly Jos L_ Barbour Richord Wallach John R Petet PG Wan B Cross George Parker > John P Callan James S Harvey Jas HShekell Francis Harper Paulus Th Win E Stubbs — Jobn J Boy P Bro PJ McHenry Richard B © Willard F Eons Morgan Towers F Bridgett O"Donnogive Hiram Richi John Markee Johu Dowling « WC Purdy Dr Kidwell © WC Dunnington * Cox Jon L Savage WT Dove r hue 6 Porck King rein ncoin PO Hui Jnmes Lackey vote uta’s full Band will farnieh the Masia. Ride- ur will furnish the Kefreshment-. Mr, John humpaon, the popular attendant of Odd Fellows’ Heh. will have care of the Hat and Coat Room. fe 4 th NGZIGE <The, members of the W HOSE'COMPANY, No. 1, res: Announce that their GRAND BIRTH NIGHT BALL will take place on the 15th ofj Februa-y. See particulars in future adver- tieement. jas COMNITT! PERSONAL. ADAME 8 CAN BE CONSULTED, at her residence, No. 286 C, one door from ith «'., ¢ ne*rning the past and future fe7-st L A CARD. AST Fhsredey’s Star contains a paragraph in the local column headed, “Assault and battery,” which Thos. avd Jos. Hughes are obarged with ne Violenes towards one Jno Heuptfer + Justice no” held them to security to keep the penoe. The “assauit and batters”’ not being Proved to the satiefaction of the magistrate. Mr. T. and J B de due to themselves and friends to correct the impression or inference that would be naturals 4 awn from ite msre pernsa’. The facts are simp't as follows: John H. cure bas been in the em picyment ¢f Sir, Thomas Hoches, and at the sett e- ~nt Houptfer was unwilling to allow the just charges of articles against him, pro ured from time to ume during the month. Thus dispute led to words, when H. was ordered from the premises, a ne had over-drawn No violence wes veed ed espectable witness proved to s of the wagixtrate, But, the purpose of revenge. the two were . Mr. Hughes’ friends sisnoe that he has not forfeited the inion he has endeavored to retain during ‘39 years of his rexidenoe in thix city HOS. HUGIIES & SON. WANTS. ANTED—A PARTNER, with a cash enpita! of $100, to enter inte a business which Rey, from $100) to $2,000a year. Address Box 6, r Officr. it rood 0 the last at ANTED—A German GIRL who understands sewing and is «apabie of Seles ® lady's mat Sg ad require!. Apply, at I) oon ie 2s ANTED—A SITUATION as chambermaid or purse by a respectable girl; i a goot stress ; can come well recommended, A for two days, at No. 260 D street, between Ise '4th. t [SS TT MORAINE, |e JEORMATION WANTED.—If WAL WDE FORREST. of Brooklyn, N- Y., 1s in Was ington, he will immediately leave nis address «! the Star ¢ fice. fo? Iw ANTED TO EMPLOY A YOUNG LADY to tr F the one «fl asing address to take of of @ good cheap Sewing Mach ‘0 & per © ompetent, this would bea charce rarely offered. ress, for six days, GEORGE S. GEER. Wace ington Post Ofhoe, stating where an interview cas te had. fe 7st" ANTED—A single MAN, to work on a fs and attend toa few cows He must bea fi class milker, and able to perform all kinds of fm work. A fe 6-31) ly at the Star Office. ANTED—A BEAMSTRESS, who will newt in the care of twe children, (one 3, others earsold.) Permanent situati va be givens suitable pr agy y Nn 1 Star Tes st A WASHER ws ZEDIA good plain COO! AS! K, ‘Call this day 366 10th street, betweek Lad M. fos a" ——————— cos WANTED.— Wanted immediately, a £00 sin Cook, who can wash and von, gud + can be well recommended from her Apply at 437 H street, from Wa. m. to noon. WANTED-« LOAN mont Inet empio' between loth and [ith ste. feos of $60 for fourt ithe. Good in iven, with satief tory seourity. Ad ip ee fh tory 2 i Py drone 3. WW City ~~ = en Wier omar aaa ea Spocd bone XLOUS ae 01 e Sh recomme! tions. Please avons Box tu Stes Chen fers ANTED—Persons 4: Ww plesae ani at's s Insurance Ofhoe of MeK EN NEY& Ne A LE, 520 7th street and rec!*' their names, Emplovers will be promptl upp 5.0 MckENNEY rn se7 wtf —Thi verti wishee WELLING HOUSE as per .. Address E F G.. 5 ved. s eer hat a2 lowest rent — D—A SITUATION in ® youth 17 y of honest living. — SB trade, Sat tory reeommendat: i ith regard to intec acd capability. Apply st this Ofer not (T2035 OF ovR customens Not Wist, ing to be Annoyed by having bilis presented them are req te cal! and satile their aeous ai bilie wil: be prenented wither: areainctzon of Fe s * wilh rene! ‘ithon* 45 een op. PALL STLEHENS & Cl ; het Gth and Ee oT I HOMAS Bf PROVE GON . "Beet Gh mat tt 2 oO ete the pRrrouns fis frivuds and +h pablic geamely. prvient het exer.ione t picsec all wh » favor yw © their custom. ode