Evening Star Newspaper, March 22, 1860, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: Spirit of the Morning Press. The Constitution discusses what if calls the Van ‘Wyckian slander in regard to burning slaves in the South. . The Intellugencer is devoted to Congressional Proceedings and news. re -___ 1™ Shillington sends us the attractive April number of Gedey's Lady’s Book Sette dblneen thd I~ The “National Executive Central Commit- tee of the Constitutional Union party” of this city bave appointed the 9th of May next as the day of holding the convention of that Party for the nom- ination of candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States. The Place for the meeting of the convention is the city of Baltimore. ee i Ata Democratic County Convention, held at Upper Marlborough, Md., on Saturday last, Messrs. Sam’ H. Berry, Peter H. Heiskell, Thos. F..Bowie, and Daniel Clarke, were elected dele- gates to the Congressional Convention for the Sixth Congressional District. Fendall Marbury, Eaq., offered a series of reso-- lutions to the Convention, setting forth the claims of Hon. Henry A. Wise for the Charleston nomi- nation; which, after some discussion, were laid on the table. Among the resolutions passed was one to the effect that the Convention recognized in the pres- ent Federal Executive a firm, just and faithful officer, and that his past administration and pres- ent attitude commands the unhesitating approval of the Democracy of th: county. Persena: ~*** Col.G Loomis and Capt. F. Jones, U. 8 A., and Hon. J. Randall, Pa., are at Willards’. -+++ The Espana of Madrid, of the 2Sth of Feb- ruary, has the followin :—Mr. Preston, the resi- den! Minister of the United States in Madrid, Will shortly leave this city with his family, who will remain in Paris wn*il his return from Amer- ica and Spain in the next spring. It is believed that the vo of the American Minister is not foreign to arrangement of our affairs with the ---* According to the London correspondent of the Leeds ped young Charles Dickens, the son of the great barles, is going out to India to manage an Indian agency for the firm of Baring Brotbers, in which, says the correspondent, he has long held a responsible eee having been inf into the m ies of the merchant's craft by them. He has another great friend in the Anancial world—Miss Burdett Coutts—who will back him, itis said, in any per se undertakings he may think it wise to undertake. So, without much speculation, we may anticipate ving: per- }, to see the great house of Dickens as famous in commerce as it is in literature. Doubtless his father could, if willing, add to his store, for cur- rent report says he has made £70,000 in the last ten years. The News from Europe. The steamship North Briton, at Portland, brings one days’ later advices, having called at ‘Queenstown on the Sth inst. The <— military dinner, at which the Duke of Cambridge presided, is the most interesting feature of the day. One thousand officers sat down and the galleries were crowded. At the ball in the evening between three and four thous- and were nt. Dr. Gibbon, C. B., had been appointed Direc- tor General of the Army Medical partment. ‘War was thought to be extremely probable be- tween Austria and Piedmont. The latter gov- ernment was buying cavalry horses in France. Advices from Constantinople announce that there was a misunderstanding among the Turk- ish ministers, and a change was expected. All the foreign residents liad protested against the taxes on house rents. The Porte had ordered a double enlistment as @ precautionary measure. ‘he Sultan had received a protest against the taking of Tetuan by the Spaniards, and a letter of encouragement had Leen returned. and promises of subsidies for Morocco. Jt was rumored that Count Arese had been en- trusted by the Emperor with a mission to bring about a definite settlement between France and Piedmont of the question relative to the aunexa- tion of Savoy. FLorexce, March 7.—The government ordi- nance suppresses all the former decrees against the liberty of the press. Nartes, March 3.—A grand military display took place on the ist, when some persons of high distinction were arrested. Several noblemen are about to be exiled. There is great activity at the arsenals Letters from Sicily announce that the brea General at Messin had been mourdered, and a ful- minating bomb had been thrown at the Director of Police, by which two persons were wounded. Roms, March 3.—There is great agitation in the Marches. ‘The tri-color is hoisted nightly. Vienna, March 6.—It is stated the government has received positive information from Bologna that the troops there insist on returning to Tus- can The news from the war with Morocco is to the 28th ult. The permanent occupation of Tetuan has been ay reed upon. Ten thousand beds had been o: ered there. Several battalions of the Peninsula army had been ordered to be ready for Africa on the first summons. A fetter from the Sultan of Morocco was read on the 25th ult. in the Principal mosque of. Tan- gierar, announcing his rejection of the Spanish conditions of ice. That he was coming to the northern province with a large force, and there is but little prospect of peace. That he had ample funds and would prosecute the war if he lost all his seaports. He expected all true believers to rise in defence of their country, and said that an order had been pn to put to death all plunderers. The Sultan had dismissed the Arab cavalry who undered Tetuan, after being decimated in their ht by hostile mountaineers, and beheaded many of their chiefs. Atan interview between Generals O'Donnell and Nuley Abbas, on the 22d, the cession of Tet- wan was Ce rtly considered. The representa- live of the Sultan was not — to accede to the Semen of Spains and the negotiations came to an end. ——$—$$— Tux Pouiticat Position or Hon. Epwarp Barxs. ov Miseovn! —Hon. Edward Bates has addressed a letter to the Missouri delegates to the Chicago Convention, in re; ly to the interrogato- ries propounded to him by them. The main points are as follows: He entertains no new opinions other than those be has formerly expressed upon the subject of the extension of slavery, and has furmed none with reference to the present array of parties. He is coeval with the Missouri question of 1320; he formed his —— then, and has not changed them since. At the time of the revolution, and a long time after, slavery was regarded as an evil, but temporary in its nature, and likely to disap- in the course of time; yet, while it continued, it was a misfortune to the country, socially and Ss Slavery isa social relation, a domestic natitution. It exists by local law. The federal overnment has no control over it in the States; fut the Territories are subject and subordinate to the government. Not being supreme like the States, the nation issupreme over them. He is opposed to the extension of slavery. In bis opin- ion the policy and spirit of the government ought to be inst its extension. the Constitution does not carry slavery into the Territories, nor anywhere. it only acts upon it where it is estab- I by local law. Scott decision only decides that Dred Scott was nota citizen; and the opinions of the judges beyond this are extra judicial and of no ity. The questions discussed by them were — and not within their cognizance, and Jong and could be disposed of only by the po- litical departments. The decision was most unfortunate, as it produced a dangerous conflict between coordinate branches of the Government. He favors the colonization of the free blacks in the American tropics; the homestead bill; the im- mediate admission of Kansas; the perfect equality of rights among citizens, and the construction cf the Pacific railread, under the auspices of the Government. He is gratified that his name has only been used in a spirit of harmony and peace, and to it division and controversy among those who ought to be united. He has neither sought nor held any politicai effice for twenty- five years. and is sa’ with the honors al- ready paid him by the public. ——._ —______. Necottations Betwzex ENGLAND anv Mrx- zco.—The New Orleans Delta publishes the de- tails of the negotiations pending between the — and Mexican Governments. Lord John ussell propoecs an armistice. a general amnesty, and relizious toleration. If the tious declined; England must demand from both par- tes foll indemnity due to English subjects. [eee Bes Proy * for an armistice. puletes that England. rence, Spain, Prussia and the United States, sbail be mediatore forks establish ment of peace; that meantime the custom- house duties should be divided between the two Ee. etc. The Juarez Government returned iramon’s communication cn the 3d, with a declarati on that the aT t resetig propositions were absurd and pt RE 2 UI" The Virginia Legislature on Tuesday ap- ae Semnitoeny an ae «“ ite message u ov. nee &s relates to the refusal of the Governors of Jowa to surrender certain Tagitives * - ice Among other thi , the House vess ein ion from dis- or levy of the property of pouy debtors. capture of the Miramon steamers was not in con- sequence of even a line of instructions to the com- act is fully zpproved by the Administration. Secretary Cass had a conference with Secretary Toucey on the subject this morning. eve of leaving Norfolk for the Pacitic. recently certified to the Auditor of Public Ac- counts, by the Clerk of Jefferson county, it ap- pears that the notorious John E. Cook was mar- ned at Harper's Ferry to Mary V. Kennedy on the ISth of April, i555. At the time of the mar- riage Cook was 25 years, 11 months and 6 days old, and Miss Kennedy was “18 years” ol Cook was born in Connecticut, and was the son of Nathaniel and Mary Cook. ‘Miss Kennedy was the daugter of John P.and Ann Kennedy. At the time of the marriage both were residents of Harper's Ferry. Cook's occupation is put down asthat ofa book agent. It does not appear by whom the marriage ceremeny was performed.— Richmond Enquirer. Orleans Picayune says in regard to the Marin ex- jot ended now by the capture of its vessels, ba kuowledge and permission of the captain-general of Cuba, and add, oa tion: *-It isa well-known fact thatthe §; government does not allow any class of materials of war whatever on the island of Cuba except those which belong to the government.” ton is actively engaged in raising minute men in ezch county, uawling day and night. The Gov- ernor isatSan Antonio, yt in concert with Col Lee’s operation on the Ri Lee will leave on the 15th for active work. Five hundred Rangersare in the field. The Indians are again murdering, plundering and burning. ii" The sion cf various cruelties and murders of negro sailors on board an American vessel, and who Were surrendered to the American Consul at Southampton, England, for return to this coun- bet Le have arrived pons Lg in pes steamer Fulton, which left 7 on Sth instant. The witnesses arrived in the Texto- ria. the son of ex-Gov W: Va., and one of the editors of the Richmond ef Seateta en become a * comnsmunicant in the Episcopal Church. WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. —_—___ Tux Barnrx.—The largest house of the season greeted Patti’s second appearance last evening— in the Barber of Seville. Long before the curtain Tose every seat and standing place .in the theatre ‘was occupied, and some five hundred for tickets were turned away from the door, grievously disappointed, of course. The effect of the impression that Patti made in Lucia on Mon- day night was. thus illustrated ina manner that must have been more than gratifying to her in- sttuctor, the accomplished Maurice Strakoseh; for never before in the history of opera in the Fed- eral Metropolis, that we recollect, was it found impossible to squeeze into the theatre all desiring to procure seats, or at least standing room. Patti was very delightful as “‘Rosina,”’ piquant- ly coquettish, sweetly saucy, and while she did not sing better than on Monday night, was more nearly equal to her part than to the more arduous role of “Lucia.” One word best defines her quality of voice—delicious. The power and the Passion is to come with physical development, but whether she can ever be more thoroughly charming than now witb her combination of childish graces and wonderful execution, is ques- tionable. Ferri as “Figaro” was fair, acting with requisite vivacity and buoyancy, and sing- ing with force, but with an entire lack of that volubility yet distinctness of enunciation de- manded for the rattling ‘patter’ of the part. Amodio made the best “Basilio”? and Scola the very worst ‘‘Almaviva’’ we ever saw. Susini, always good, was excellent indeed as “Don Bar- tolo,”’ and, like Amodio, contributed hugely to the general quota of rollicking fun afforded by the Performance. We presume that after her remark- able triumph last night, none who heard her doubt that Patti is the finest operatic artist of her age, the world has so far produced. To-night we have Madame Colson in her great Part of *‘Violetta,”’ in *‘Traviata,” a character fn which she undoubtedly has no rival on the ope- Fatic stage. ——>—__. VirnGINta.—EXxtTRACTING SUNBEAMS FROM Cv- cUMBERs.—We hear that some of the supporters of the Presidential aspirations of Seriator Douglas are essaying to generate the im pression that he is, in effect, the choice of the party in Virginia for the Charleston nomination ! Eight delegates have so far been elected from Virginia to Charleston, and the name of Douglas has not yet been men- tioned “ once” in connection with the question of the preference of either of them; and, our life on’t, the public will not hear that any one of the rest, when elected, wes elected avowing or entertain- ing a preference for the Senator from Mlinois. Byt, as the story goes, they all prefer Douglas as heir second choice. Now, the truth is, it is very certain that Douglas has no more chance of re- ceiving, under the ci: fcumstances, a vote at Charles- ton from Virginia, than Mr. Seward bititself—his great rival in the matter of abolitionizing the Ter- ritories of the United States. If we are sure of anything under the sun, it is of this fact—his busy friends among the small politicians in Washing- ton who not finding it convenient to declare their preference for him over others under whose colors they prefer tosail, tothe contrary notwithstanding —___~— Nort Carorina.—An incidental remark in a late number of the Raleigh Standard, to the effect that the delegation of the State of North Carolina at large to the Charleston Convention are not pub- licly pledged to the support of Mr. Hunter, we find is being misconstrued in Washington for the benefit of Mr. Douglas, as ridiculous as the idea is. Without designing to take part in the squab- bles of the friends of the different aspirants for the Charleston nomination, we feel it our duty to set the public right in this matter, in view of the mis- representation to which we here allude. Thus, we have to say that though not publicly pledged to the support of Mr. Hunter, those delegates are cer- tainly privately so pledged. They were elected only upon the understanding that they were his friends and supporters. Had that not been the un- derstanding with reference to their Position they could not have touched bottom in the recent North Carolina Democratic State Convention with a forty foot pole. —— CHANGE IN THE PosTaGE To SWITZERLAND BY Bremen Mait.—Owing toa recent reduction of the Swiss postage on newspapers conveyed in the Bremen mails between the United States and Switzerland to one cent for a single paper not exceeding three ounces in weight, the combined rate of postage on the same between this country and Switzerland, by Bremen mail, will be four cents, prepayment required, vi: American and sea postage German postage. . Swiss postage .... The three-cent rate on newspapers for Switzer- land, as stated in the foreign postage tables issued on the &th of March inst., is the United States and German postage only, to and from the Swiss frontier of Germany, and does not embrace any Swiss postage. * apne Hoaro's ComMitree oF IxvesticaTion.—The Speaker yesterday afternoon appointed the follow- ing members to constitute the committee ordered by resolution of Mr. Hoard, of N. ¥ » to enquire into alleged charges of bribery on the part of the President of the United States and other officials : Mr. Hoard of N.Y., Case of Ind., Burnham of Ct., Dimmicx of Pa., and Bonham of 8. C. The 1 .tter gentleman was this morning excused from service on the committee. Se Navat Ogpers.—Lieuts. Henry Erben and Ww. L. Bradford have been ordered to the U.S. store-ship Supply. —___2+e-_____ Items Telegraphed from Washington. The Associated Press dispatch says: Wasuixcton, March 21.—The Navy Depart- ment has been ‘advised by the flag officer of the Mediterranean squadron that the steamer Iroquois had landed our Consul General to Morocco at 'Tan- gier, where he was kindly received, and was on the most friendly terms with the authorities. In the absence of an American vessel, the comman- der of the hey ne ship of war Vulture had offered to carry our Consul and his family away, when- ever they desired to leave the city. The U S. ship Congress, at the latest accounts, ‘was on the eve of leaving Montevideo for Assun cion, Paraguay. in compliance with orders from the Navy Department, on a friendly visit. There is the best authority for stating that the mander of the Gulf Squadron, from either the President or Secretary of the Navy, though the ‘The steamer Pocabontas is now under orders for Vera Cruz, and the steamer Narraganéet is on the ————<—____ Joux E. Coox.—From the register of marriage i The Ve Tuz correspondent of the New tit was, without doubt, fitted out with the 28 confirmatory of this Car a panish IL Advices from Texas state that Gov. Hous- jo Grande. Col. jsoners charged with the commis- _ Fux Cuuucn Mizitayt.—O. Jennings Wise, Methedist Protestant Conference at Balti- Sizth Day, Tuesday.—Rev.H.P. Jordan called up the resolation in reference Kes . and offered a substitute that each Tue report ot e the committee on nedy, was called up. the articles of the purchase or disposal of churc! Tequire the concurrence of t: Rev. David Wilson, chairman the f Property. so as to wothitds ot all the ig zevolved Itself into the rer, presented his re the year of £356 20, Sen realized at the meet- $206, making a The Conference havin; Conference Missionary expenses $350. Friday night thi ince on hand of $212. The following are the officers elected for the nt year:—Rev. Dr. A. 5. Eversol: lis, D. W. Bates, ai Murray, Vice Presiden Secretary; Treasurer, Weale After the business of the Mi ted, the Conference resumed its si was determined to hold t! ednesday of March, issionary Society had On motion, it Conference on t 1861, in Newark, N. J. Seventh Day, Elderdice, from C submitted a report of ‘Number of churches, 150; total value of pro; members, 7,814; of probat'oners, 651; number 21; number of Sunda: teachers, 1,041; scholars, Wednesday —Rev. James A. ommittee on Chur: perty, $317,200; numbe: bers, 736; number ministers, 48; 'Y schools, 99; 6,357; volumes On motion of Rev. Dr. E. ¥. Reese, of the distribution of annuated Fund Soci ferred to the Board of nuated Fund Society. Messrs. B.F’. Benson, W. W. Re: Allen were ordain Hoblitzell, J. E. the property of Georgetown was re- ‘anagers of the Superan- ese, and Edwin ed as Elders, and T. Ewell, and Wm. M. Strayer ice then adjourned sine die. i are the appointments for the Stations — Alexandria, J.T.W: more, David Wilson; Shermer; South Balti and North Baltimore M: Oliver Cox; Charles’ Cumberland, J. Clay; Robey; First M. P. Gb Murray; Salem, Phila Twentieth Street, Phila Street, Washington, P. Li ‘ton Mission, Wm T. W. Reese; Newark, N. J. Murray; Frederick Mission, W Circuits.—Anne Arundel, J. mac and Friendsbi M. Elderdice; The followin; ard; West Balti- East Baltimore, David A. » B. F. Benson; East issions, Jessee Shreeve and to be supplied; Georgetown, Washington urch, Philadelphia, J.T. » D. F. Swentzel; ia, D Bowers; Ninth Harper's Ferry, Mission, Dr. J. 3 W. Everest; Acco- , to be supplied; Bedford, J. Baltimore, Dr. A. 8. 1} Baltimore West, John Elderdice and C. tleton; Cecil, J. F. W line. D. W. Bates, W. Wills; Carlisie hiteside and E. King; Caro- R. Whinna; Cambridge, G. Mission, I. C. Ewall; Deer D.J.R. Strayer Frederick. Wm. is, J. Thompson; J. R. Nicbols, J. K. Nichols. ter, T.G Slaughter; A.D. Dick; Howard. Jetferson, E J. Drinkhouse; Ke: J. E. Maloy; Newtown Harmony, to be supplied; Worcester. plied; New Market, son; Potomac, S. A. Hoblitzel; Reese, J. B. Jones; yood; Queen Anne’s, Sussex, T. Lee, T. W.. Charlton; ‘ Trough Creek, J J.A. McFadden, G: Sim Pipe Creek, D. BE. Prince William, J. H. Ell: , John Roberts, J. L. Milla; . A. Moore, sup.; Snow Hill, J. tH. P. Jordan, G. W. Burns; - T. Ewell; Union, H J. Day, Holmes; War- Hysore; Berkeley, - Cushing; Clear: Federalsburz Mission, to be omery Mission, to be supplied; > Silas B. Southerland; DD. F. Ewell, M. EB! lied; Liberty, H. © supplied; Monty Charleston (8. € Union Circuit, (Pa.) Geo. D Wm. S. Hammond tran Left without a request—T’. M. Bryan, Hammond and 8. J. Dorsey. transferred to Missouri Conference. ated—Eli Henkle, Josiah Varden, T.L. McLean, N. A. Baker and T.M —$___ STARTLING FROM ITALY —Conspiracy Against the King of Sardinia —Plots to Assassinate Gar- thatdi.—The Eco d’ Italia of March 17 contains a remarkable statement, which we translate. The sferred to Virginia Con- ppointments at their own S. Greenaway, Jno. Morgan, “+ From private letters co: dated Feb. 17, we learn t have just disco ming to us from Milan, hit the police of Milan ious scheme, the nate Victor Eman- entry into the capital of conspirators, a certain vered an atroc: ject of which was to assassi on the occasion of his Lombardy. One of the Count Brambilla, the same who, in 1849, ab- stracted the golden medals from the Gregorian Museum, was arrested, and or his person were found suspicious documen money destined for the Po: rators, all Aust, hands of the police. “By another correspondence we are assured that the indefatigable Farini bas discovered a vast con- anized by various otticials at Verona, anti-Napoleon party of France. The intercepted correspondence shows that the con- spirators intended to make of poison in carr tsand large sums of ntificial court. rians or priests, arein the use of the dagger and ing out their schemes. One of the intended victims was General Garibaldi; the Courts of Naples and Rome were ignorant of the conspiracy, but would have been informed of it. The director of t! lot was a famous rutftian of the ex-Duke of M Forli, the very type of the Gesper: THe Hovsexgersr’s FRiexv.— Spaipixe’s PaReraRreD GLvUr.—Small conveniences for yener- al family use are often of more value than what are called ‘‘great inventions”? that inthe United States there are at least five millions of households, in all of which the an- jueaking, rickety chairs. sofas, tables, experienced, and so long as condit'on there is always The experience of the ‘ay-day before ber eyes, gest the value and conveni- y trustworthy prepared glue, that 'y bronght in requisition where re- ure and éther household wares are The want of such an article is as con- is the family, and hitherto it ed. This, however, can Iding’s Prepared been desired in this t soluble by chemicals, re- tenacity, is convenient and int,’ is put up in a at twenty-five cents. or country, can well le of Spalding’s Pre- It is just the thing for the lib; re constantly in n nm Advocate § Journal, New it is estimated farniture is in this danger of a “smash-u housekeeper, wit ence of a reall; can be instant. pairs to furnit stant and universal a: has been a want unsu be truly said no longer. Glue seems to be all that has tains its strength an always ‘“‘up to the stic’ bottle with a brush, and sol per in the city afford to be without a bottl where books ai of repair.—Christia York, Aug. 4, 1859. 1C.—The office ral Masonic 0: the corner of 9th and D str place on FR!DaY AFTER} look. to take inte consideration the urohasinx a pateting: 6 be used or their accommodation. GEO. C. WHITING, G. Magter, ST. JOHN'S CHURCH .CEMETERY.— i stry of St. John’s termined to remove the Church Cemetery fr present location within the wit; nd e:1¢ bie site in the . 2 undersigned have been appoin' for that purpose, im couform their action to the friends, as far as practicafile, ited to communica @ ned without delay. as the pon 80 that a mey be ot warm weather. OBERT A. LACEV, WM. H. PHILt CHAS. RHETT T Dept: of the Interior Committee of the Vestry. and members of nembe ar islas conns tet wit! 8 meeting in the GAS FITTING BUSINESS, such as Bech Tubs, Water Closets, Urinals, Washstands, Showers, Bi to meet at that hurch having de- '"rGRU MAN JACK, who oails himself Jockaon Brown. Said negro is about 5 feet 8 inches ; es of survivin; ither of the und work 18 about being o: finished before the Sppioee ROYAL BAVANA LorT Y. i the vans Dine say brome ott ‘Governm, the supervision of the will take place at Havana on entleman and two ‘adics to tickets 25 cents; to be had ats corner D and 7th streets, door on the evening of the lecture. ATT* NTION, PRESIDENT’S MOUNT- RD.—You are hereb; wrt yourself on TO MORR' for drill. A fa mbi&o Armory. at 732 o'clock, is expected as it is pro- nour uniform. 8] WM. 8. TEEL, O. 8. THE CHARLES HEIDS/: HAM 'H. SN IDSIECK C gareluttonecrve ine, af the name “Charlies k. By and competent to any possible farm work manag: this descriptio: for sold a bargain. in o: to get um, 8 sopd ii I HT hi trader. drece Woe Nov TS Stee Ofhoe* BALTIMORE CONE EC: are Saar T map ear Ry: Gteeesaterpecras | Rate use, Jellies, made to order, ee ae notice, and most, Water loos, and XXXVith CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. —_s.——__ Proceedings ef Yesterday Afterneen. — IN THE Sxxarsz, yesterday, after our report closed— Mr. Foote ‘with his Florida claims billy org ng it agen te it. Hale in oppo- t. Benjamin and jon to it; and Mr. desiring to be Mi heard, ‘the further consideration of the bill was postponed until the 16th of April next. Mr. Mason presented resolutions of the Legis- lature of Virginia, setting forth that ——— having to the Confederation. at a imminent peril, a vast domain of her own, cover- ing now the area of five large and Prosperous States; and the cession of said domain having been accompanied with the condition that out of the fund ceded a reservation should be made sufficient its of Vir- to meet all the land bounty engagemen ginia to her officersand soldicnt of the Revolution; and the Continental ite ed having accey such cession, with the ition and charge afore- said so annexed, Congress ought now, ina spirit of the utmost liberality, to ize and satisfy every warrant issued by Virginia for service in the Kevolution, unless the same be tainted with fraud; which were read, laid on the table, and ordered to be printed. Mr. Iverson, from the Committee of Claims. to which was referred the memorial of Aaron Van Camp and Virginius P. Chapin for indemnity for Property by the United States Consul at Assia, in the Navigators’ Island, submitted a report, accompanied by a bil! for illegal seizure of their their relief. The homestead bill having been taken upand made the untinished business for to-day, the Sen- ate adjourned. In tHe Hover, after the conclusion of Mr. Humphrey’s remarks in favor of the majority resolution of the Committee on Elections in the Sickles contested election case— Mr. Sickles (the sitting member) addressed the House at length in advocacy of the minority res- olution Mr. Dawes closed“ine debate, replying to ergu- ments advanced against the report of the — ty. sec- The previous question was moved an onded. Mr. Branch moved to lay the whole subject on the table, and asked for a call of the House,which was ordered; when the motion to lay on the table was disagreed to The resolution reported by the majority of the committee, which is as follows, was adopted: Resolved, That A. J. Willlameon, contesting the right of Hon. Daniel &. Sickles to a seat in this House’ asa Representative from the Third D hereby, required to serve upon the said Sickles, within ten days after the passage of this resolution, a particular statement of the grounds ef said con. test, and the said Sickles be. aud he is bereby, re- quired to serve upon the said Williamson bis an- y8 thereafter, and that ‘ty days next after the ke testimony in support dale, before some Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, residing in the city of New York, but in all respects in the manner prescribed in the act Swer thereto in twenty d: both parties be allowed service of said answer to of their several allegations and den of February 19. 1851. At twenty minutes past tive the House ad- journed ee eee Proceedings of To-Day. In THE SxnaTe, to-day, Mr. Yulee, from the Postal Committee, reported a bill Providing for the return of letters not called for on the address of the sending being endorsed thereon; passed The bill authorizing the Corporation of Wash- ington to issue stock to the amount of 200,000 for the erection of a new Centre market-house being taken up, on motion of Mr. Brown, was amended so as not to be subinitted to the people, &c., and laid over. Mr. Brown introduced a bill providing for the Prosecution of the work on the Capitol extension. The Homestead bill being taken up— Mr. Clingman spoke at considerable length in faver of his amendment to give every citizen a quarter section of land,whether he settled upon it or not. He was opposed to discriminating be- tween persons and compelling a large proportion of the citizens to abandon their occupations and migrate to the West, in order to enjoy the benetits of the proposed act He was still speaking when our report closed. Iv THE Hovsg, after the reading of the Journal, Mr. Bonham, of 8. C., asked to be excused from serving as a member of the committee yesterday appe' nted by the Speaker on motion of Mr. Hoard of N. Y., for the purpose of inquiring into certain alleged charges of bribery on the part of the Pres- ident of the United States and other efficials. He was excused The other members of the Committee are Messrs. Hoard. of N.Y ; Case, of Ind ; Burnkam, of Ct; and Dimmick, of Pa. Mr. Noell, of Mo., moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill to amend the act establishing a Territorial government in Utah was referred to the Committee on Territories. He then submitted a few remarks, expressing himself as desirous of having Utab made an ex- ception to the other Territories in the manner of its governinent, because if polygamy, which he considered a festering sore in the body politic wes abolished there under the Present form of Territorial government, some other evil 2s dangerous and loathsome as that would in all likelihood would spring up. He finally with. drew the motion to reconsider. Mr. Davis, of Ind., called up the bill reported from the Committee on Public Lands, to grant lands inthe Territory of Nebraska for the con- struction of certain railroads therein. Mr. Etheridge moved to lay the bill on the table; agreed to. Mr. Oampbell called up the case of Mr. Wm. Howard. contesting the seat of Geo. B. Cooper. per. Tepresenting the First Congressional District of Michigan. Mr. Campbell was speaking as our teport closed. sass oeseneeeenneeseepesme eee me of ct of the State of New York, be, and he is GEORGETOWN. ———— Correspondence of The Star. . Gzoneztown, March 22, 1860. Our letter of Monday last, containing the coun- cil proceedings, cattle report, and other matters of interest, having failed to reach your office, and that of yesterday having shared a like fate.we are foreed (having no copy of either) to supply the omissions very imperfectly. For it to the courtesy of Mr. Wm. A. Ki , clerk of the board, who has kindly allowed us refer to his nD k © At the meeting — board all the members were present, exce; r. English. The meinbers elnet (ess. Robert P. Dodge and Wm H. Tenny) a) and were quall- fied; after which, resident announced the ing committees, as follows: Ways and Means—Messrs. Dodge, Ei lish and Fearson. Claims—Messrs. M. and M and iliiams end Stake. Fire Feu mon Wil Messrs. Hill, Willicmmend Suis G ~ar soho School—Messrs. Dunlop, King and Hill. “Griev- Fearon, Dunlop and Hiil. and Hill. Poor and Work-house—Mesars, Stake. Dunlop, and Hill. Polices Messrs, Williams, Stake and Dunlop. ~Pumps—Mesars. Tenny, McCobb and Williams. Streets—M. . Stake and Dunlop. Water—Messrs. Stake, King and Tenny. Joint Committees: On Accounts— Messrs. Dunlop, Tenny and Hill. On Change— Messrs. eer and Dunlop. A communication from the Mayor in relation to Aqueduct st.; a message from the Mayor enclosti a letter from the Surveyor relating to High street, also, a resolution offered by Mr.Williams in rela- tion to Road, Eighth, an Congress streets, were all referred cle ee iaadihy A message from ‘ayor, return’ out ret ae Ho reaction inti: a cietks Fad election, elic’ a very spicy debate; w ly on the question - Sball the resolution pase not- withstanding the objections of the Mayor?” (two- thirds being uired,) the vote was as follows: Yeas— Messrs. ‘e, Dunlop, Fearson, McCobb, Pickrell, Stake at ee eal a Nays—Messrs ng ney—3. Mr Stake presented the petition of G. W. Man- kins and others in relation to fish and vegetable stands in the market-house; referred to committee on the market-house. Mr. Fearson presented the accounts of R. Nixon and John Cornell; referred to the committee on claims. The resolution in relation to the gas com 'y which passed both beards and was , ap- ints Dr. Joshua ley on part o! upy Pid Messrs King and Stake on the part of fre lower board a committee to confer with the Pres- ident amd directors of the said rena On motion of Mr. Stake, the resolution in rela- tion to the appointment of a joint committee on #48, offered by him at the preceding meeting, was laid over. A resolution in relation to the sinking fund was = by the et dat but laid over in the lower joard. It provid jes for the appointment of a joint committee. to consist of one member (Mr. Philip 'T. Berry) from the upper and two members from the lower mare to ewmay— ag aggre a operations of the sinking fund, ani inquire tito the expediency of future legislation in regard thereto. The Boards adjourned to Friday evening next at 73s o'clock. Ou Saturday evening last, at a late hour, the residence of Mr. John T. Bangs, on pes Coreen was entered, and a lady's small gold watch stolen therefrom. ‘The watch was one purchased from the Messrs. Galt, of your city, and has engraved upon the case, in a circle about the size of a balf dtute, the initials M.J.B. No clue to the thief has yet been obtained. We learn that the repairs of dam No. 5 are rap- idly approaching completion, and that navigation will be fully resumed along the whole line of canel, in the course of four or five days. Some shipments of coal have been made this season, and there is a large stock on hand from last season. With the present ample arrangements here for receiving and storing large quantities, navigation might be interrupted for a long time upon the canal without interrupting the shipments. The funeral of James C. Wilson, yesterday afternoon, was attended by a lerge concourse of his former friends and associates, amongst whom were some of his old comparions in arms, be having been out in 1812. For many years before his decease he was a most efficient clerk in the Engineer's bureau, and was bighly esteemed by a large circle of friends in our two cities. At Drover’s Rest on Friday last, 170 beef cattle were olfered, of which 120 were sold at Prices ranging from 33; to 4X cents per pound gross; 50 leftover. A small supply of sheep were selling at 5a55c. per pound gross. Hogs worth 7c. per und . Tae who wish to save 8 per cent. on their taxes here, will do well to note the Collector's advertisement, in another column. eee EE WANTS. WaANZED- One we or two small FUR. . NISHED ROOMS, with the pri lege of farnishing theirown meals Private fainiy me lerred, Address F, W. J , Star Office, Lad Heesk WANTED, by & permanent tenant, withia six months, s.tuated betwesn 5th a: llth and G and the Avenue. Addre:s Box _ A rot Office, SUIESDY WUMaN WISHES A SITUA- TION as cook and washer in ivate family, She urders ands hér business perfect y. Please call at No. 265 4th street, between Massachusetts avenue acd | street, where she can be seen = cave, ° DE, GOUDS SALESMEN WANTED, 19 to 25 years of age, (sinele men,) well a|cquair ted with the city trade Permanent situations and ettel gd Will be offered. mar 22-St PFRRY & BROTHER, ** NAPOLEONIC IDEAS "—The great politi- cal work and programms of Napoleon HI. Translated by Jas. A Dorr. Price 5) cents. or saleat the LOR eat Booketore.”’ mars? 3: TAYLOR & MAURY,3 OR SALE. food order ‘Terms $25 per month, unt! paid for. Price $3°0, WANTED—A_ No 1 HO Ingvive o mar 22 St* MEUEs FRENCH SHOES —I have just. re- I c-ived an assortment of the above Shoes (style Moliere or broad strap) oft Patent Leather, suitab'e for ® ring wear, HARMON BURNS, 498 Pa, ay., b. tween 434 and 6th ets., mer 22-wiw Near National Hot-l ne HACK and HARNESS, in : STILER.. LEMMING & FOY, National Stables, ae ATTENTION OF EROINEERS. s- }» E-g., Civil Ergineer, Architects and Builders is called toa v: “' reatise on the = trength of Materiaiz, wit! frations, by J. eS a E rice 75 cents. Just publis = Pur ed, and for sale at Pt SULUMONS? M>tropolitan Booketore, 332 Pa. av. Sole Agents for Laurence s Stationery, &c. mars? . SNYDER, P, uMBER AND Gas FITTER South side of Penn. avenue west of Wth street, and opposite the Kirkwood House, Takes tee! Sapien to Le oly 2 his fuate on bila tha 8 prepar. fe furnisx’ em w Er isise onnns tof with the PLUMBING SND idets. Hydrants, Pumps, Rams, Foun- on. He wiil iutroducs Water and Gas uoon the most reasonable terms and guarantee satisfaction. mar 22 tf $ 100 REWARD.—Ranaways from the subsori- ber on Tuesday, tl instant. juite dark ; wears small side the mde of his faces has a email ju th i vn if Taken in Prince Geors r N-DARNA os near 8 5 mar 22-3t* Prin-e George’s county, Md ler Cabs, FRIDAY, Aprit 18, 1860, SORTEO NUMERO 6% ORDINARIO. CAPITAL PRIZE $100,000. 1 prize of . $100,000 | 50 prizes of... 81,0r0 1 a BD, i fe 000 | 188 Go * t do 1 do ALL 288 PRIZES. Whole Tickets, @20—Halves, $10—Quarters, 85. Prizes cashed at sight at § t. discount. Bilison ail solvent Banks taken at pare Pe. drawing will be forwarded as soon as the result wnt orders for sohemes or ti Opa pene Fo SALE—A NEG and BOA MAN, 2 coach: farm servant. He 1s quick and i ious, pita) breaker, orderer manager ement of any used on a farm, in4v years of age. To a Southern jeman wiring &n in! ND COVERS—A apkopenca st chick ‘done’ Piano mca SOHN FELIS ubber Hose and Gas Firtures of every de- % on wi it of drab fulled cicth; he has various Other clothing act toctiusted: he or opr 0.1 11K breast and ia left ded; he carried . th ict of Columbi abo Foward iftaten sleswhore: in ora ceanne Bore cured n jail 80 I may cet him if RICHARD WANTED-a PURCHASER for_ files of the our National Intelligencer, f.om 1850 to 186). Will be sold cheap. Address B. 8, H., Box 1 this offices mar 22.5 * <D-—A good. trusty SERVANT, as uree aud do general housework. Good _— given to ons that will suit. Color d prefer . in- quie ve es Uth street west, between K and L, mar 2) ” ANTED—A smart OYSTER SHUCKER None need apply ort they are accustomed to restaurant work. SIMPSON HOUSK, corner loth st-ret and Pa. av. mar 2] 3t A SESPECTABLE YOUNG WOMAN wants 8 Situation in a private family ax ohambermaid or to assi-tin sewirg. Has good references, Call at Lhe Ith stroct, between F and G sts. mar Al Ww ANTt!.—A person skilled in all the branches of confectionery, pastry making and hating, andino sring all the niceties whiab constitu: lesirous of Employment. Would cheer- for the seag-n atany of ths w aterin; a Virginia or elsewhere. Apply at No. 23) » between 13th and Math ste. PPUyaar 2 2 ANTED—A LAHY tod I a WwW snquire corner 1éta and Neen micmiieg mar 2" 3t JOHN H SNYDER. WELLING HOUSt WANTED- Situated be'ween G and K streets, and 14th and 2ist, Possession rogues y the Ist May. Address E. A office, mar 2) eoat* BOARDING. BoAkp.-a gentleman and lady, or two or three by cit sinele gentl: find ad dressing R. 3: Bete Oe, Washin : a ar 21- LOST AND FOUND. EWARD.—Strayed or stol: mall Ray 83 ER Moses Peat ce _ ‘eo of East Capitol and 6th sta; Capitol Hill OST—On Thureday, 15th March, either on 14th Lost. between that 0 Mul on Kock Greok, PORTEMONNATES cone which'are cf'no valve i amouey, Sng tome Fapers mo ae ue to one but the owner. & Treoeived and no questions asked. mar tele. BOOKS FR Trot'bpente wilin ods GRE, CREAT, SALE vance. I shali be them in "att, Tad A otter apn” ir er mar 21 3t* AUider IANOS! PIANOS! OS "!—Reoeived Pili inane cocci Supe PIAN' sf {fom the isctory way & Sons, Ne ist made 2 th country oars mateu: dre tn ited to gives call and © nee be “4 Iouay Sverre il give, even torthe moat sorapa- sale ard to at erate Biease gal at the plano rom No. 198 llth street, Minar ee ee eee: REICHENBACH. AN EXCELLENT FAMILY Hoash and mer 21-2t hie WOOD & COAL, LIME, SAND, CEMENT, HAIR, 548 N. E. Cor. 12th & C Sts. One square Sonth Penn. Ay. WASHINGTON, D. c. SS No sacient speri nens of wit, Enlivening Choruses, PROFESSOR FowLees LECTURES Bt 8 o'clock. lecture 25 cents. Philosophy ard Proofs of threnology ; the oe aly: ™ bination of the Phrenologieal faguitirs ; Formati +n How to Become Good T! riters, snd 'p a &o. Sixtn—On the Perfection of Character, the Right Government, Training, and Proper Direction of Children, with advice to young men and women on Self Culiure,&c Private examinations daily, with charte and full written descriptions of char rade ani drill at 9 o’elock. Capt Jas Y Davis, Lt J: Lt John Tucker, GeoRCWeightman, Maj L J Middleton, Com: Meyor 3G Berret, Dr E A Eitiow, HA Willard, Matthew Galt, James Haliday, WT Dove, AJ Joyce, W H McPirerson, Grafton Powell, J P Pepper, Major Donohoc, FF Lamu, John Pettiboue, LD Towers, JC McG w William W. Moore, W D Wal'ach, W H Ward, Wan Morgan, WF Bayly, Major Heiss, 1 T Given, Hiram Riche: E Edmonsion, John Carrol Brent, ‘Geo Hall, Thomas Berry, themana d two | 5 Sod at the ball. No le sued, invitation is AMUSEMENTS. ay WASHINGTON THEATRE. « -— THE ULLMAN AND STRAKOSCH OPERA COMPANY, Faom Tux New Yorx Acaprms or Music. Most Positively, the Last Three Farewell Nights. loricr.—' Fall the 3 y Sgsaremerapereewt ts s jike-vise be etthe om the ay hiker THIS (Thureday) EVENING, at 8 o'clock, COLSON’S Last Night but One, LA TRAVIATA. Cotsox, Maccarernt, AMopi0, &e. TO MORROW, (FRIDAY, Benefit and Farewell Night of Miss ADELINA PATTI. LA SOMNAMBULA. Which will be given with 8 magnificent and com- plete cast. Miss Patri in her great role of. IGELLI as. Amopio as. = On SATURDAY, (Close of the Season,) Benefit and Farewell Night of MADAME pene First appearance o! Basso, Signor MARCEL JUNCA. Furst and only night of Verdi's new and celebrated THE sIciL{aN VESPERS. hed org oo UNCA. a THE CAMPBELLS ARE COMING ! Commencing on MONDAY, March 22, THE OLD FAVORITES ONCE MORK. ¥ ITELY BETTER THAN THE BAND INPINITEL' FRANK CONVERSE’S Original Campbell Minstrels! ci \ t and most efficient pcrtion ets Matt a 9 a ,withe ‘Comber the of te first artists in the United » making in “Firraxs Picken Musicians anv PERFORMERS! Who, individually or collectively, as ever, CHALLENGE THE Mtg dl Wiil commence a series of six ir Cc ENTERTAINMENTS, ones see Seee AN ENTIRE NEW FEATURE, ‘Will be introduced by the Company, viz: That of ‘LY NE Wing ¢ thing on their programme nae ON TIRE: iv? No worn out Choruses, Songs, U' No dilapidated dares ! brilliant; pathetio ihilices And piatntive ballads, Laspirine and eon! stirring Senge, parking itions of de = Or, Fascina'ng Dances, &o. The Frosrams. to which the public attention is respectful tad. ti le WILL SPEAK FOR ITSELF. Admittance—as usua!—25 cents. rs Open at 7: performance to commence at 7%. ‘or full partioulars see RoR (late 9 ey of Matt Pool.) mar 2 ot Agent and Businers Direstorss /OGY. . Puitnaxmonic HALL, WasnineTo, WEDNESDAY EVENING, March 2ist. Doors open at 7; lectures commence Tickets for the course, $1; single First—How to Read Character ss tthees : ements. Seor:.d—Locatinn, Ai - Character Third—Ovur Social ions , s Continuasos «f the Race ; Who should Wie a 3 the Right Age, Jeni = Teaver nd Cart Braet ing Sain CRs Companions; Courtship and Marriage. Fourth - Shoiee of the Most Appropriate Occupations fag its of Life. cntag out the av: oh enoh perecu’ 38 best ad tua! Culture ano Self im eakers ; the rasis of Succes: . FOWLER; in the lecture room, rie ‘Ball, corner Pa. svenue and 1ith st. mar 20-D3t& Wit PAINTINGS AND STATUARY. THE FOURTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION oF THE WASHING w eee ASSOCIATION, ow OPEN at TH) P Set. uth and 11th eta.) .- 25 cents on Ti the Gallery and Course. dresses by emi- nent lecturers, during the season of six Woeks... . ane ne eee sence ennennees ---0 cents MERICAN ART contains ibition of AMER works by nearly all our Eminent Artists. a Several of the most meritorious in ool- tole are for sale. feo BALLS AND PARTIES. TP WENTY-Fourtii ANNUAL BALL oF THE Washington Light Infantry. The Executive Committee of the Washington ight Iniaotry have the pleasure to anrounce i har numerous friends, military and citi- erally, thet they wil! have the ho -or, 1 fing their ‘Twenty-fourth Ann ai ¢ ei RDs’ OrrRa House, on EA! ’ April. 1869. 3 ‘he Committee assure the public that all their arrangements are c mp ete and perfect, and they sre prepared to carpase all their previous efiorts, to mak the most pleasant and agreeable enter ir given by the Corps, : Witners’ celebrated Militsry and Cotillon Band has be ed for the occasio The Bail will be ed with grand dress pa- Executive Committer, E Powers, Wim E Danie, W E Morcoe, H D Morgau, J Surg's WE Butts, James Martin, Theo Warmaley, Jos A Bheehan, J tk, Chow Spencer, C PP Wroe, J Burrows, Johu Reynolds Commutter on part of the Military. Holiingewor:*, Colonel Hickey, | Capt Joa Peck, " Capt Shaffer, Mj PF Bacw, Capt Schwarzman, Capt W. Adj Henry Ober, CeptJas Tait, | Sarg W 8 Teel Qrmr Ed Towers, Cay PH King, mitice om the part of the Citizens. Wall, Hon W W Seton, Albert Kirkwood, ch, TP Brown, Chas Koch, Thomas Fisher, Cyrus Martin, Jno P Coyle, B Todd, Kelly, Thos Goldsmith, Jas Bouserau, Firor Manage James Marti W E Dante, Wm Dowd: James A King, TICK TWO DOLL amar 17,22,94,26,31; ap Commiatiec of Arrangements. 1 Cook, USA y ° Fleet Gwin, USN, Db Watkias, 5 ‘Sha A ore of the Comets, made to either of the of, Comm ene Arrangements, or st netae of Wil ards’ Hotel mar a HS BED SASHES FOR SALE CHEAP, AT nacostia. Farm, nesr Bonvic.'¢ Braise. inquire of FRISBY, Sra on ets SRO Heer SKIR1S! Ries fateet atyire. sic he Seathes OMPLIMENTARY BALL Given by the GENTLE: EN GUESTS Ladies of Willards’ Hotel, TUESDAY EVENING, March 27th, 1960. on L Cuneninty "ti Cock, . jon ggren, Winslow, . Lieut Gi DBAe” ‘oodroff, eut Gwin, USA, Barr, -ieut Morten, USA, jon A B Olin, ‘eter G Wi ington. oy ER a Pic Rare 5 ‘ola 00) Hon Duley Mann, ; b Watkins, 8 N Sa.comon, Wn BShaw. Gill wr. mer ILDE MURAT—Thie oslebrated trotting Sacra Heal examine the horse, as he ost ‘wart Sen 7 an in Re COS MR TIN. HOOP SKIRTS !! * Ly Hable, j. Chain i vond, Plsva Clarpoll, oven Dall sand may new styles wala ben best makes of Corsets. Al! selling i be-N, mar 16-6t cian??? Rearaaess sou