Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1865, Page 2

EVENING STAR. W. B. WALLACH, Editor and Proprietor. WASHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY......... DECEMBER 12, 18656 | =e S7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. | SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- | GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. THE STAR. Senators and Representatives can have the ; Dairy Evento STAR delivered regularly and promptly at their residences, in wrappers, by | ordering it through the Secretary of the Senate, | the Clerk of the House of Representatives, or at the office of the STAR, corner of Lith street and Pennsylvania avenue. i —— .<-e- —_——_— SANITARY COMMISSION. This highly benificial institution is accom- | | plisbing an astenishing amount of labor at the present time, in procuring from the Govern- | ment satisfaction for claims of all kinds, pre- | ferred by soldiers and sailors, or their heirs, ! All the clerical force of the Commission is en- gaged in the prosecution of claims, and all the | labor performed by the Commission for men of the army and navy is done gratuitously. During the month of November last there | were allowed, through its instrumentality, 933 claims of different descriptions, amounting to $113,017.77. During last week the namber of claims received was as follews: For back pay, prize ee bounty, &c., 439; for invalid pen- sions, 119, for,widow's pensions, 62; total 620. Of these there were allowed: for prize money, | 12 claims, amounting to $731.16; for invalid’s | pensions, 135 claims, amounting to $8,694; of | widow's a 37 claims, amounting to | $4,264; of nayal arrears and indemnity, claims, amounting to $1,. 13; and of army ar- feat of pay and bounty, claims, amounting | OPERATIONS OF THE MINT. From the report of James Poliock, Director of the U.S. Mint, Philadelphia, we learn the deposits and coinage of the fiscal year just closed exhibit a yery satisfactory increase over those of the previous year, and every- | thing thus far indicates that the present year will be largely in excess of the past. The amount of bullion, in value, received at the Mint and branches. during the fiscal year, was as follows:—Gold, $31,065,319.74; silver, $1,153.465.23, total deposits, $32,248,754.97. From the profits of the bronze and nickel coinage the Mint has transferred to the Treasury of the United States during the fiscal year $400,000, and a few weeks after the expiration of the year the further sum of £100,000 was in like manner transferred, the fund remaining being sufficient for all the purposes of the coinage. It is suggested that from this nickel alloy a five-cent coin could easily be made, and which would be a popular substitute for the five-cent note. SALES OF PUBLIC PROPERTY. The final sales of public buildings m and around the dismantled forts in the Department of Washington took place on Friday last under the direction of Brevet Major James Gleason, A.Q.M. The following are the agzregate re- ceipts of the sales at each fort:—Fort Mahon, $45!; Fort Lyon, $788.75; Fort Farnsworth, $347, Fort Weed, $443, Fort O'Rourke, $847; Fort Worth, $575; Fort Ward, $667; Fort Rich- ardson, $564, Fort Tillinghast, $262: Fort Creig, $286; Fort Morton, $369.50, Fort C. F. Smith, $521; Fort Ethan Allen, $2,625; Fort Cass, $602.25. Total, $9,554.25. pceeci “setta e n PROMOTED. Col. Horace Capron, of the 14th Lilinois cay- alry, (formerly of Maryland,) bas recently re- eeived the appointment of brevet brigadier general from the President for gallant and meritorious conduct during the war. Prersonat.—The Washington corresponden- tial force is organized for the winter as follows The New York 7ribune bas Carl Schurz, A. H. Byington and T. C. Grey; the Herald, S. Cad- wallader, E. D. Westfall and J. W. Fitch; the Times, L. L. Crounse and W. W. Warden; the World, G. W. Adams; the Ezpress, Jas. Brooks; the Commercial, Ben Perley Poore; the Post and Independent, D.W. Bartlett; the Citizen, Miles O'Reilly: Boston Journal, Ben Perley Poore; Adrertiser, W. W. Warden; Philadelphia Inquirer, U. H. Painter; Ledger, Frank Henry; Bulletin, E. C. Wallace; Baltimore Sun, A. G. Allen; Pittsburg Commercial, G. W. Adams; Cincinnati Gazette, Chicago Tribune, St. Louis Democrat and Pittsburg Gazette, Whitelaw Reid and F. Henry; Cincinnati Commercial, G. W. Adams and J. B. McCullough; Inquirer, L. A. _— Chicago Republican, U.H. Painter; Journal, B. ¥. Taylor: Sacramento Union, Noah Brooks. The Associated Pre«3 corps, Congres- sional and Telegraphic North and South, is Mr. L. A. Gobright, the veteran chief of the Washington bureau, assisted by Messrs. McCullough, Holland, and Sargent. o- Mr.Chauncey M. Depew, Secretary of Stat of New York, has declined the position of Minsiter to Japan, to which he was some time ago appointed by the President. Dr. A. G. Eg' , of Mercer county, Pa., asuc- cessful oil speculator, has given 200 acres of land and $100,000 for the erection of a Home for friendless childrer. ----W. B. Thomas, col- lector of the port of Philadelphia, has reim- bursed from his own private purse the entire sum recently embezzled by the cashier of the custom house—amounting to $54,216.11 in gold, and $6,166.51 ineurrency. ----Charles Kessler shot himselfin Baltimore last evening. Cause— fickle woman. ----Manager Glenn, of the Nor- folk Theater, who disappeared from Richmond fast week, and for whose safety considerable a was felt, has “turned up in” in Norfolk. ----General Halleck is spoken of as A prominent candidate for United States Senator from California. ae sparring between the “Round Table” and Wilkes’ Spirit. Sweetser_says Wilkes isn’ta fit associate for General Grant. Wilkes retorts that Sweetser is a “pole-cat,” & “cur,” & “cracker-nibbling seribbler,” a “vulture,” a “harpie,” a “guer- Filla,” a “herring eater,” and ever so much more. First round. ----General Hooker is Gangerously sick in New York. Motto Corxs.—By the fit section of the act of Congress of March 3, 1365, the Director of the Mint, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, was authorized to place upon all the gold and silver coins of the United States, sus- ceptible of such addition, thereafter to be is- sued, the motto, “In God we trust.” The di- rection was at once given brik yes Sage the neces- sary dies, and it is expe at before the close of this calendar year the gold and silver coins of the Mintof the United States will have impressed upon them, by national authority, the distinct and unequivocal recognition of the sovereignty of God, and our nation’s trust in Him. UNCLAIMED TELEGBAMS, Awxnicay Trixorarn Comrany, oar. Wilerae, Betel, Dec ' Palo 5 The followin, ‘elegrams remais in undelivered, forwant of sufficient address and from firs A'Atretha $C Robi OJ Drak ret inson rake B. P. SNYDER, Manager. AmERican T. mart ComPaNy, Office 432 Pa. avenue, December 12, 1965. The following Te! remain in this office undelivered. for want of sufficient address and "ST'y Maakley Boyd. Rep 6th Dist aukle: He is _novitf 7g BP SNYDER, Manager. OF ibe: Sourners PAINTERS.—A meeting of wi Journeymen House Painters’ Societ: eek ecerane Nau MEROaSR * mber "¢ WM. BERON, President. © ° de 12-2" J. A. MURRAY, Sec. “Ss Good TEMPLABS.— Notice is hereb: ‘ eSixen to the members of MINNEUAH Na ee ea THIG( Tm lay) + 8t 7), o'clock, al ir Hall, 451 dtu “"Sigp a eat _WM. Jou sion.*8-W 'TAN TEMPERANCE THE METROPOL. bite meeting THI UNION will hold » mnawel, ot needay) EVENING, at Gorsnch Ch20 7": Uh ot» pea 5 + comme: Kev. J.T. Ward. Mr. Drew. and. others wi il ad- Cress the n tfully in- . ome pope ae The public are respect $ As _ NS NOTICE— HOUSE CAP-* regular meeting of th’ .PENTERS — The » AMSOCIATION w” » HOUSE GABPEN- DAY EVERING, 13th” i be on WEDNE3- Srees Seates, * snat., at 7: ———— ness pr aest- Sate ea eae . importance is to -7==L?___ order of President. de 12-2 em » DIES, the plave 315 F street, first door -_ west of Ith. havin, Spence pants. large “ vrtment of fine WINTER BONNE’ are marked 25 per cent. below cost to make room for other goods. de 2 12-3¢ Y@~ THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING of the Board of Trustees of Putte ‘hools be hy at their room in the Cit T AY EVENING, Dee. i2th. de 93t 'R. F. GAS CONSUMERS, think rc ¢ = a 3 > oy z < Ys CEN fy t Ei The third mo ‘AL BUILDING & UESDAY EVENING, o'cleck. Stockholders oume rs of the de §-s0tt Secretary. | Kentucky Legislature on the € TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. —* itutional Lovisvitie, Dec. 11.—In the Senate, the Joint resolution to proceed to the ratification of the Constitutional amendment was Isid over under the rules. Steamer Run Into. Fortress Morror, Dec. 12.—The steamer Geo. Leary was run into by an unknown schooner last night, which stove her joiner works and kitchen. Nobody hurt. Failure in St. Louis. Sr. Lovis, Dee. 12—Ladue, Losey & Co., bankers, suspended and closed doors to-day. Memphis Cotton Market. Memrurs, Dec, 12.—Cotton market depressed. Sales at 40a43 cents. ———-re-____ The Fight Among the Fenians. The great sensation in New York just now is the grand fight going on in the Fenian or- ganization. President O'Mahoney and his Secretary of the Treasury, Killian, haye been deposed. and W.R. Roberts, the Vice Presi- dent of the Senate, is now the head of the or- der. But the revolution is not yet an accom- | plished fact, and toan unprejndiced looker-on, it appears as O'Mahoney was virtual master of the situation. All the outward tokens of pone are in his hands, and he sits in his pa- jatial “headquarters of the Irish Repub! ‘ic with as “grand, gloomy and peculiar” an air as could be worn by the most absolute of soy- ereigns. In the equally important matter ofthe “sinews of war,” he seems to be no less firmly ground- ed, havin, ep eon it is said, with Engene Kelly & Co., the well-known New York ban- kers, eighty thousand dollars in gold yesterday. A meeting of the representatives of fifty cir- cles was held yesterday, and the course of President O'Mahoney warmly and unani- | mously endorsed. Meanwhile ‘the Senate are in session to-day with closed doors, at No. 734 Broadway. Outside is gathered a large crowd ofthe adherents of O'Mahoney, and so much excitement prevails that theré are apprehen- sions of serious trouble. The charges made by his y against the recalcitrant Senators are of the most damaging character. O’ Rourke, the foreman of the Tribune press- room, and a large stockholder, is said to have loaned to the publisher of one of the New York morning journals $230,000 of the money en- trusted to his keeping, and to have lost $76,000 in gold speculation. In spite of these dama- ging disclosures, or whatever they may be termed with regard to the manner of conduct- ing the organization, the masses do not seem to lose faith in it to any degree; ard a new circle of the Fenian Sisterhood is to be formed to- night, a meeting for that purpose having been called at a ballin Hudson street. To add tothe prevailing excitement, rumors are afloat that Stevens, the Irish Head Centre, who recently escal from jail, is on the Liverpool steamer City of Boston, now due at New York city, and &@ cajl has been issued in New York to the — Brotherhood to turn out and receive ‘im. The excitement in regard to the Fenian in- testinal warfare has spread to other localities. In Philadelphia, on army ap or & meeting of all the Fenian circles in the city was held, and O'Mahony was warmly endorsed. Y OUNG S_ SCOTCH -.-ALE—HIBBERT’S BROWN STOUT. Cross & Blackwell's Chow- Chow. Worcestershire Sauce. Just received and for sale by J.C. WHITWELL & CO., No. 67 Louisiana avenue, de 12-e03t Rear Se: subseri- Tus 18 TO GIVE NOTICE, That th 8’ Court of ber has obtained from the Orphan: Washington county, in the District of Columbia, letters of istration on the personal es- tate of Samuel Kelly, late of Washington City, C., dec All persons having claims against id warned to exhibit Lo Brena Sy taro ye? law, be excluded from all benefit Given under my hand this 9th Gay of December, 1965 (del2-law3w*] ELIZABETH KELLY. 427 SEVENTH STREET. THE MAMMOTH STOCK OF TOYS AND FAN. cY GooDs Imported especially for the opened. Holidays is now NO BETTER ASSORTMENT of the above goods can be found anywhere, WF Ladies, make your purchases this week, to avoid the rush. B. SILVERBERG, de 12-6t* 427 7th street, between G and a. E*crcusive AUCTION SALES or COATS, PANTS, VESTS, CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES, EVERY EVENING at7 o'clock, aT A. HEILBRBUN'S CLOTHING STORE, 512 7th street, botween D and E, Three doors south ef Odd Fellows’ Hall. The entire stock MUST BE SOLD BEFORE CHRISTMAS, SALE WITHOUT RESERVE. GREEN & WILLIAMS, , de 12-3t* Auctioneers. rors! TOYS! TOYS! The tat hase jarge collec tion of CONFEOTIONERY AND itable for Christm: pe Raga su ie for ag presents, for sale cheaper than elsewhere in the rict ~2 VALENTINE MENGER, No. 56 Hight street, near Bridge et., de 11-2w* Georgetown. OXES SCAL HE: 5 Ze bartcls ORAN BERRI ©O barrels Ruta Baga TURNIPS. Just received per steamers Gibson and Greene, JNO. W. LUMSDEN, 93 Water street, Georgetown. N. B.—800 barrels New York western packed Ap- ples due per steamer Triton. de 11-3t cit BAILBOAD BONDS. 4 We have fer sale at 95 $20,000 mor: bonds of the Washington and Georgetown ‘road Com- pany in coupen bonds of $100 each Interest 6 per cent. — nnum, payable January Ist and Jaly Ist in each year. Principal,payable in 1385. Bel red by the first and only mot cae Wahivoad they ote Saat on road, they offer a desirable form of invest- ment. equal to any ground rent or deed of trust. They wil) be sold in sums to oatranowes de Il-lw JAY COOKE & CO. OLIDAY GoOoopDs. WATCHES, oa EWELRY, ” SILVERWARE, RICH PARIS FANCY GOODS, a this morning opening our goods HOLIDAY ee = oyeryiats new jegant in our line, townh es invite the cpa of eur customers, and others in o! reer A 0., Jewele: aaeel care a Ivanie avenue, de 9-6t_ near Metropolitan ( Brown's) Hotel, SEVENTH STBEET. 369 CARPETS! CABPETS!! Now is the time to buy your CcCABPETS. Great reduction in PRICES to close consign- ments. Our entire stock of CARPETS, BLANKETS AND COMFOBTS Must be closed out by January ist BONTZ & GROSHON, do 6-6 369 Seventh street, above I. T PRIME Cost. closing out my entire stock of TOBACCO. oldaksand® FaNUy“A TIOLES at cost, until Wednesday next. 0 | Jo is popitive, os sey sere Abou Dy sock, Call warty at 375 and 1ith sts. debt BALLS, PARTIES, &. FAayor DRESS xD BAL MASQUR. Professor HENRIQUE cetera his sincere thanks for the very flattering manner in which the first of the series of the season of Bal Masque was received. and respectfully intimates that the: nd of the above series will take poe athis Academy, APOLLO ROOMS, 3: . petween 12th and 13th «treets, on TUESDAY BVB- NING, December 12, 1355. Also, SOIREE DANSANTE every TURSDAY. and FRIDAY EVENINGS ander the direction of is PROFESSOR HENRIQUE. @ECOND GRAND ANNUAL BALLof ELIJAH }o LODGE, No. 50.1. O. B. B.. will be held at Temperance Hall on WEDNESDAY EVENING, Decémbér 13th, for thé benefit ef the widows and orphans. Tickets of admission can be had of the committee of aa. and at the door. Committee of Arrangements—W. Wolff, A. Her- man. J. L. Blout, B. Kaufman, J. Peyser. Ballet Master—J. L. Blout. de 12 2t* ee I 0. 0. F. Hansoxy LODGE, No. 9, f. 0. O. F., take —_ pleasure in announcing to their many riends, that their ANNUAL LEVEE AND BALL will take place at ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, NAVY YARD, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 14, 1965. The pomularity ofthe entertainments of thi ty given by the Independent Order of Odd Fello: is & sufficient guarantee that good order will prevail, and everything will be conducted in a manner as to in the reputation gained by former enter- tainments of this kind. rof. Louis Weber’s celebrated Quadrille Band has been engaged, and every arrangement has been made to have this entertainment excel all others ever given by Harmeny Lod atleman and ladies, ETS $1, a imitting By order of the 9-5t COM. OF ARRANGEMENTS. LOST AND FOUND. 50 REWARD. — Lost, Serterey, evening, about6o’clock,alarge MINK FUR CAPEK, lined with brown silk. The finder will receive the above reward by returning it to Miss FANNY Wee 282 D street, between 13th and 13): sta. fe 12-3t" SUNDAY EVENING, A The —_ is neomeeet » Prove pro a chai prone PropertGdo. STON ay. ; Corner of Market and Water stree’ Georgetown, D.C. REWARD.—Strayed from the subscriber $10 wrihe ote instant ae RED COW. right flank white, The above reward will be pas on the delivery or any information concerning her where- abouts so that I get her, JOHN BURNS, 287 North Capitol at., de 12-3t* bet. G and M husetts ay. I ISTRIOT 0: OLUMBIA, Wasuinxstoy F County, To I Bereby coctity’ that David Westerfield, a resident of the District and County aforesaid, brought before a Justice of the Peace in and for said Dietrict and germs f a dark BAY HORSE, with bridle and head stall, taken up as a stray. EDGAR H. BATES, J. P., (Seal. The owner or owners of the abave Horse will come forward, prove Pr ty, pay charges, and take him away. No. 574 5d street, Island: or 434 15th street. de 12 3t* QTBAYED OR STOLEN—A light grey HORSE, \) blind in left eye. a red spot on left shou ; de 12-3t* black mane A handsome reward will be gi it retaraed to No. 253 20th street, betwen gene M ets. LJ - OST—On the 3d instant, in the city of Washing- ton, a package of PAPERS, consisting of notes of hand and receipts. and six hundred dollars in Virginia money. A liberal reward will be paid for. the return of the same to JOS. HAMLIN, Bank Bestaurant.C street, near Bank of Washington, and no questions asked. de 11-3t' JERE. DYER. 1 REWARD —A LADY’8S GOLD WATCH, with Chain and Trinkets attached, was lost on Saturday evening on I street, near St. Jobu’s Church, The number of the watch is 1,201; maker, Charles Jacob. The above reward will be ey any person who will leave the same at jalt’s, or at my residence, No. 200 I street. de 11-6t* MORRIS S. MILLER. 'AKEN UP ASTRAY. on the sth inst., a double TEAM and WAGON. The ewner will please come forward, prove property, char; and take them away. MARTIN LAUXMAW, S04 north Capitol st., bet. Gand H. de 3-3t" OTICE 1S HEREBY GIVEN THAT CER- TIFICATES OF TAX SALE for Lot 22, in Square 795, sold for taxes May 22, 1352, and for Lot 16 and improvements, Square 878, \d for taxes May 4, 184. have been lost, plication will be made for duplicates of the same. de 9 3t* JOHN G. ADAMS. BOARDING. {OR heey WITH BOARD—A jweli furnished PARLOk CHAMBER, suitable for two pers sons. References exchanged. Apply = — M \o 12-3t* Strest mors. = F257, CLASS BOARD, by the day, week. or month, ean be obtained at 371 Penna. avenue, opposite National Hotel. de 11-3t (PasEs OR FOUR GENTLEMEN CAN BE aco \odated with Room and Board and a few Table Bi ers also at 394 lith street, between K and Massachusetts avenue. de 11-3t* Com ORTABLE BOOMS AND BOARD CAN be obtained for ladies or gentlemen, on reason- able terms. Corner 24 and B streets, first house from Pennsylvania avenue. de 11 Im* OB RENT—Two suites of well -furnishe Fonobms. with BOARD. 455 date ane! References required. de 9-4t* ( ;ENTLEMEN. CAN. FIND ROOMS AND BOARD at No. 287 E street, between Mth and sts., one block below Willard’s Hotel. Terms moderate, de 9-3t* pl es can ol na ABDING ¥ ers accommodated —— I UCD TABLE BOABD CAN BE OB’ G with crwitheut roams, No. 24 iawatene, between 43; and 6th streets, or at 548 Pa. between ist snd 2dets. d ABLE BOARDERS be accommodated Taian Stertanrast eo 1ST pnoated at avenue, near 17th street. no 0-20" Er GenisaED BOOMS AND BOARDING—At No, 455 6th street, between C and Lonisiana avenue. no 23-1m* I OOK OUT 10K THE HOLIDAYS. ‘ CHR. RUPPERT, Temple of Fancy Goods, No. 522 7TH STREET, BETWEEN D AND &. Importer of all kinds of NEW TOYS AND FANCY GOODs, Adapted for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Mr. RUPPERT takes great pleasure to inferm bis numerous customers and the public generally that he has just returned from Europe, where he hasbeen tor four months in selecting a large and choice assortment of FANCY GOODS, among which we enumerate in part: DOLLS of every description. A great variety of PORTMONAIES, CARD CASES, Wore STANDS, ORNAMENTS. BOCK AND HOBBY HORSES, And also state that in order to give his custome: increased advantages and facility in the cuminee tion of my Stock of Goods have fitted much trouble, a large a) it in the 2d ste: jirectly over my store, where we will at all times take great cam mee in waiting upon them who may favor me Ladies who wish especially invited as convenient. BY SCHOOL CLOTHING. AND WINTER Weas, noe BALE comprising all styles and qualities, at low prices. WALL, STEPHENS & 0O., 49 Penosyivania arvine, to avoid the usual tomake their selection at" male je 9-138 de 2-2wit © THE VOTERS OF WASHINGTON. ‘The ASSESSORS of the different Wards will meet at the Sollowing. plapes from 10 o'clock a. m. to 3 o'clock p. m., the 15th to the 3ist December in- clusive, to correct and register the names of those omitted from the printed poll lists: settee Heart Seamees Teen end a een . W. W. Harkness, A street, be- streets tween and $ —William Bi. Latreet, be- tween Beveuth and Eighth strests. =" : Fourth Ward Thomas W. Burch, Fifth street, MFTAe Warde. F Dyer, No, 671 New Jersey avenue. ‘ard—Charl Nelson, 393 Gstreet roa ‘ peta baronet gizests, corner seen wae pe ee Oe ae 1,,0B SALE—26 extra fine perpetual bloom- FOB PALE 2° 000 extra fine perpetual a gimbing - Dorier Planes. ‘ruit Trees, Grape Eee aan oD 18th, cor. Mat. ‘AY. HAY. 500 BALES feolwat daily expected to ar- land, and for sale Counmodating termi tn lote 42 euit pan on a0- 109 Water st, Georgetown * SECOND. EDITION, 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. WASHINGTON, December 12, 1865. Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo- ‘ations of Government securities : U.S, Five Tweniies, is61., U.S. Five Twenties, 13965, U.S. Ten Forties ........0. One-year Certificates—new , NEW YORE FIRST BOARD SALES. Coupons,107 :Five Twenties, 1562, 102; Five Twenties, 1864, 99%; Five Twenties, 1885, 99%; Ten Forties, 91 ¥; Certificates, 97%; Gold, 144%. —_——-~re-—____ ADMISSION OF SOUTHERN MEMBERS. The proceedings in Congress this morning Were quite interesting. Hon. Henry J. Ray- mond, of New York, presented the credentials of the Tennessee congressmen, and moyed their reference to the Select Committee of Fifteen, authorized by Mr. Stevens’ resolution. T gave rise to considerable debate, the democratic side of the House claiming that the delegation had been elected ina constitutional manner, and that their credentials should take the reg- ular course, and be referred to the Committee on Elections. Reference was finally made to the Select Committee by a vote of 126 to 41. Mr. Eldridge, of Wisconsin, then offered a resolution declaring in substance that no ob- stacle should be raised to prevent the States late in rebellion from being legally represented in Congress. The call for the previous ques- tion on this was lost by yeas 35, nays 108. Fi- nally Mr. Steyens, of Pennsylvania, offered a resolution which was adopted, inviting the members of the Tennessee delegation as pri- vate individuals to the floor of the House. in the Senate there was a spirited discussion between Senators Anthony, of Rhode Island, Doolittle, of Wisconsin, and Fessenden, of Maine, on the Stevens resolutions, the tenor of which indicates doubtful success for the proposed measures. It is not expected that the resolutions will be acted on by the Senate immediately, and it appears quite probable that the debate will result in important modi- fications if not in their rejection altogether. INDIAN RAVAGES THREATENED. The special Indian Agent for New Mexico, writing to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, from Fort Larned, says that he met Little Robe, of the Cheyennes, with a party of his braves, at that post. The chief and his party acknowledged their allegiance to the United States, and expressed themsel yes as determined to rigidly observe the late treaty made with their tribe. They were fearful, however, of being served, at some future time, as Colonel Chivington treated a portion of their number at Sand Creek. This unfortunate occurrence seems to be firmly imprinted on their mem- ories, and they approach United States - risons with evident distrust, sending flags of truce in advance of their parties. They say that the Indians committing ravages on the Smoky Hill route are “ Dog Indians” —ontcasts from the tribes of Arapahoes, Cheyennes and Sioux, who have the same insatiable hatred of the whites, and are as inhuman in their deeds as was Inkpa- dutab and his band at Spirit Lake. They ex- press their willingness to join with the United States in crushing out this band of marauders, and say that they cannot be conquered, but Must be exterminated. They believe that the next scene of bloodshed will be on this route, between Fort Dodge and Fort Larned. The band numbers in the neighborhood of 2,000, all told, were last seen about thirty miles north of this post, and were moving southward. The agent bad several interviews with Uol. Kit Carson, who confirmed the reports ef Little Robe, and gave it as his opinion that from Smoky Hill the band would go to the Mul- berry. CHOLERA ABATING. The State Department has received a very able communication from Mr. Alex. W. Thay- er, U.S. Consul at Trieste, dated November 13, 1865, in which he states that the position of the cholera question at that place is indicated by the proceedings of the Central Sanitary Commission of Trieste, where, ata meeting held on the 22d of October a decree of the Stadtholder was read, in which was commu- nicated an order from the Ministry at Vienna declaring the epidemic cholera to haye appeared in Trieste, and commanding the city authorities to enforce the legal regulations provided tor such cases. The city physician, who was ordered to report upon the subject, declared that he could not pronounce the sickness to be epidemic in its form, since in twenty-four days only thirty- one cases had occurred, in a population of 165,000 souls. The commission voted to report it as their unanimous opinion that the disease did not exist in an epidemic form. Mr. Thayer states that since the 23d of October, although the number of cases have increased, they do not average three r day, and that no tears need be entertained that the cholera will be introduced into the United States from Trieste. WHITE HOUSE. This being Cabinet day, very few visitors were granted an interview with the President. Among those who called were Gens. Grant, Kilpatrick, Logan and Howard, Judge Swayne, of the United States Supreme Court, Senators Wilson and Guthrie, Daniel S. Dick- enson and S. U. Trenholm, the ex-Secretary of the Confederate Treasury. Last evening Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Stover, daughters of the President, left in a special car on @ brief visit to New York, ac- companied by some friends from Nashyille. eS REDUCTION IN QUABTERMAS' ‘Ss DE- mniaheins PARTMENT — On the Ist of July, 1865, the Quartermaster’s vepartment of tnis city, under the charge of Col. M. J. Ludington, employed 2,200 persons: it now furnishes employment to 500, 1,700 of its employees having been discharged since. The amount of money required to pay the em- ployees on July ist, 1565, was $66,000; now, owever. $20,000 is sufficient for that purpose. Reductions are still being made in every branch ofthe Department. The number of cords of wood issued in this Department during last winter was 10,000. This winter, thus far, there has been issued but 900. FREEDMEN’S INTELLIGENCE OFFICE. The Freedmen’s Intelligence Office in Alex- andria, Va., makes the subjoined report to the Bureau of its operations during the ten da: ending on the 11th instant: Number of appli- cations for servants was 14;.number of appli- cants for labor was 48; number furnished with — 11; received as fees for contracts, 10.59. —<$<——$______,__. PrRsonAL.—Generals Grant and Kilpatrick had an interview with the President to-day- ++*Mr. Murdoch, the distinguished tragedian, is recovering from his sudden attack of illness, but may not be out for some days yet. He is stopping at the residence of Mr. Philp, where he is receiving the kindest attentions. His failure, in consequence of his illness, to ap- pear in Philadelphia, (his home, and where he is held personally in the highest esteem,) has caused no little regret and solicitude, we see. PATENTS GRANTED.—In the week ending on the 19th inst., there will be 148 patents issued from the Patent Office. ——— Os XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRSTISESSION, TUESDAY, December 12. Senate.—Mr. Morgan introduced a bill gtanting to certain persons the right to con- structa a line between New York and the West Indies. Referred to the Committee on Commerce. Mr. Davis offered a resolution declaring that whereas there is no longer any rebellion in the United States, therefore the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is restored in every State. Referred to the Judiciary committee. Mr. Anthony called up the House resolution of Mr. Stevens for the ap, tment of a t committee on the subject of the lately rebellious States, and moved to amend so as to make it a concurrent, instead ofa joint resolution, and omitting the last clause, which provides that until the report of said committee, no member from the lately rebellious States shall be re- ceived in either House. Mr. Howard preferred the resolution as it came from the House, and objected to the striking out of the clause refe: to. Mr. Anthony hoped the amendment would ‘be adopted. The Tesolution as it came from the House was in contravention of the constitu. tional provision making each House & judge of the qualifications of its own members. ides, the words proposed to be striken out cut off all debate, which was in violation of the practice Senate. rt Doolittle advocated the reference of the whole subject of reconstruction tothe Judiciary Committee. The resolution was amended as moved by Mr. Anthony. Mr. Cowan moved to amend by making the number of mtatives in the proposed committee @q' to that of Senators, instead of being nine to six—yeas mays 29. Lost. Mr. Saulsbury op, the resolution, and called for the yeas and nays. Hovsr.—The Speaker laid before the House & number of communieations, including one from the Superintendent of Public Printing, asking an additional appropriation to supply deficiences. Mr. Raymond presented tothe House a certi- ficate signed by the Governor of Tennessee, and bearing the seal of that State, certifying that certain persons therein named have been duly elec as members of Congress, in conformity with the laws of that State and of the United States, and therefore are entitled to seats as members of this House, Mr. Stevens rose to & point of order—that the State ot Tennessee was not known to this Houce- tne Speaker overruled, saying that the genuenan fron: New York had presented a uestion of privilege. is Mr. Bingham suggested to Mr, Raymond to modify his motion so that inquiry m,%t —— be made whether the Siate of Tennessee formed a constitution, repebdiiean in form, and in conformity with the Constitution and laws of the United States. Mr. Raymond declined to accept the sug- gestion. Mr. Fink wanted the gentleman to present the credentials, so that the geatlemen from Tennessee might be sworn in. Mr. Grider desired the Tennessee members to be sworn in, and sodid Mr. Smith, his col- league, who paid a high compliment to the patriotism of the Tennessee members elect. Mr. Raymond said if he followed the bent of his inclination, he should move to refer the credentials to the Committee of Elections, but with due deference to the views of members, he would move their reference to the select committee on the subject of the so-called Con- federate States. Under the operation of the previous ques- tion, the credentials were referred to the Select Committee—yeas 126, nays 41. Mr. Stevens offered a resolution to admit the gentlemen from Tennessee to seats, pending the decision of the question, but objection was made to its consideration. Mr. Sloan offered a similar resolution, which, on motion of Mr. Wilson, of lowa, was laid on the table—yeas 90, nays 63. Mr. Cobb introduced a resolution that until otherwise ordered Wm. B. Campbell, Horace Maynard, and others, be invited tooccupy seats in the Hall of Representatives. It was adopted —yeas 133, nays 35. On motion of Mr. Farnsworth, a resolution was adopted instructing the Committee of Ways and Means to inguire whether it was not the intention of the jaw to exclude wines made of currants and other berries from the payment of taxes. resolution was adopted instructing the Committee on Spesopretons to consider and report at an early period an appropriation for the proper furnishing and repairing of the President's House. - On motion of Mr. Donnelly, it was resolved that the Committee on Territories be instruct- ed to inquire the acalees 4 of fixing the name of Lincoin to some une of the Territories of the West. The House, at 2y o'clock adjourned. 120 TELEGRAPHIC NEWS, LATE FROM GEORGIA. New York, December 12.—The steamer Her- man Livingston from Sacramento on the 9th inst., has arrived. Alexander H. Stephens clines the candidacy for the ate. C. J. Jenkins, recently elected Governor of Georgia, sent a communication to the Legisla- ture declining inauguration at present, and appointing the 15th of January. Nothing ‘was said in the proclamation about the election of Governor. The Savannah Herald contains Provisional Governor Johnson’s message to the Legisia- ture, in which he entreats them to bring for- ward their prejudices and animosities and offer them as a sacrifice on the altar of our common country, that we may once again pre- sent the happy spectacle of brethren dwelling together in unity. - The House of resentatives instructed the judiciary committee to report a bill securing to persons of color the mght of property, the right tosue and be sued and the right to testify in courts. peremptorily de. Jnited States Sen- Death of Gen. Morris. BALTimorg, Dec. 12.—Brevet Brigadier Gen. Morris, of the Regular Army, commanding Fort McHenry, died this morning, aged 60 years. Arrival of the Teutonia. New York, Dec. 12.4The steamship Teu- tonia has been signalled. She brings one or two days later new: New York Markets. NEw YorRK, Dec. 12.—Cotton dull. Flour declined 10a20 cents; Southern $5.60a814.75. Wheat declining. Beef steady. Pork quiet. Lard firm. Whisky steady. ——_+6 LOCAL NEWS. —_——o——— DEcREE OF Drivorce.—Last week, Judge Cartter, sitting in the py oe made a decree divorcing Sarah E. Thorn from the bonds of matrimony with Judson H. Thorn, giving the complainant the custody of her chil- dren and the ownership of the dwelling-house on K street, in which ske resides, and such personal p’ rty purchased out of herown earnings. The petition, filed Oct. 2ist, sets forth that they were marrigd on the 29th of Sep- tember, 1851, and have fiye children; that for a long time he has cruelly ill-treated her, beating and threatening to take her life; that be is an habitual drunkard, and does not contribute to her support or that of the children. She also charges the respondent with having commit- ted adultery about seyen years Ago, and at di- vers times since. At the time ot a = = tition the respondent was in jailin de: Pfeccurity to keep the for having threat- ened and beat her; and under date of Nov. 3, 1865, the respondent asked for a continuance of the case. ‘The testimony was taken before Mr. Ashford, Esq., commissioner, when eight witnesses tes- tifled to the facts charged? Mr. E. Carusi ap- peared for the complainant. —__»———— Hapeas Corrvs.—This morning, Mr. Jos. Law appeared before Judge Fisher with a small colored girl, named Lizzie Key, on a writ of habeas corpus, issued on the petition of Polly Driver, the grandmother of the girl, who seeks to obtain custody of the girl. It ap- peared from the petitioner’s statements that the mother of the child died and requested that she (the petitioner) might take charge, but the Tespondent, on the other hand, states that the mother had left the child in his care, and that he had treated her well, and that the other parties had attempted to take her away; he was willing that the child should go with her \dmother or any one else, and did not exer control over her. Judge Fisher, after questioning the child, told her to use her own pleasure, and gave her the privil of going with whom she pleased. The girl chose to go with Mr. Law. Mr. J. C. Carlisle appeared for the Freed- men’s Bureau in behalf ot the petitioner. ee Saves or Rear Estats.—W.L. Wall & Co., auctioneers, sold yesterday afternoon, on the premises, house and jot in square 932, for 1.350; purchased by John Webster. Lot 15, in same square, to L. A. Wood, for 16 cents per foot. Small frame house, on same square, to W. Blumer, for $740. Part of Lot 17, same square, to Mrs. E. Blumer, at 1$ cents. House and lot No. 18, in same square, to Chas. Tupper, for $800. Lot 16%, in same square, for 16 cents, to John Blumer. House and lot No. 15, same square, to W. W. Nalley, for $520. J.C. McGuire & Co., auctioneers, sold yes- terday a small frame house and lot on 21st, near L street north, to B. F. Gibbon, for $975. THE SMALL Pox. it Johnson, of the 2d precinct, reports that the small pox is spreading very rapidiy am: the colored people near the Northern boun: -y, and that their conduct 1s calculated tospread it through the city. Colored men and women who are literally covered with pustules, are seen walk- ing about the cael my wean ry Deng = This morn: e had to prevel from ting nm Snocns who were in that coadition. ——_e—_—— GLanpERED Horses.—Dr. Gud@geon, a well known veterinary surgeon, notified Superin- tendent Richards this morning that a targe number of gtandered horses are going at large in the city, and called the attention of the Su wendent to the ordinances relative to such cases. ‘he Superintendent immediately notified the Sanitary officers. ——e——— CHIckgex STEaLERs ApouT.—Last night, some chicken thief entered the gra chickens, belonging to Aaron Talbert, the sex. ton. painsesigpaeamals LARCEXY.—James Scott was arrested - day by Officer Roth for the larceny ofa bacon trom the store of F. M. Orme, corner of 12th and D streets. and a pair of Lewis id. He was sent to court by Justice Morsell, m Georgetown, Canal.—Arrived—Roats E. Stanh, wood, to market; nage ope, M Frances, limestone + Godey & Rheem; 0.7 Snaufer, cnemon®. 2 3. G. Waters; Ellen, flour and corn, to Ge. ‘Waters; ©. Arkinger, wood, to Dickson & Kin and five boats with coal—Gumberiand ie 222.10 tons; Central o., E15 tons Hope Co., 233.3 tons. Departed—The with lumber and plaster, to Sharpsburg. eleven boats light FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKET.—The continue, rain prevents all out-door transactions to.d ay Market steady, with a fair demand for bog grades flour for the city trade. The Price Lx quoted yesterday remains unchanged Pork.—There is but little k offering to. day, and the market is dull. The weathe, Affects the prices, and pork that readily brough $13.50 per 100 pounds at wholesale yesterday is held at $13 to-day. Retail prices ‘have de. clined in proportion. Prime hogs are held , $14 per 100 pounds. Port or Gtorcrtown.—Entered—Steamer John Gibson, Young, from New York lumbia, aoe we Baltimore; A. C. Stimers Knox, Philadelphia. Cleared—Steamer Joh Gibson, Young, for New York; schr. B Vista, Robey, do.; brig J. W. Sawyer, Sx der. do. teks eeen FOR CHARTER—A THREE DECK « . New E to be used durii the winter. Fo: ire of Cops, ©. FOSTER, on board, ‘a, or letter of R. RIKER t, York city de 12-lw* , SALE— About © bbis of good wizite CORN, about cor good Pine and Ook delivered on cars at Annapolis Janction LACHFORD, = le je 12 St* N-AND WALIn BLOA BS, Oatmeal, Large and 8mai| tg it Sr nit Beans. sale by Forme y « wHITWeLt aoe. No. 67 Louisiana avenue de 12-e08t near Seventh street. 1 PIANOS, The celebrated Grand and Square PI. ANOS from the manufactory of EA "Bc Knabe & Co . Baltimore. are only for sal and rentat No. 498 lith street, above Pa. Ge 12: i0t* F.C REICHENBACH. BARRELS NEW YORK WESTERN 500 ‘ked APPLES, (selected, red frui/ per Steamer “Triton.” For sale it, by JNO. W. LUMS! dei2-3t 93 Water street. Georgeto’ W HEELBARBOWS. AN BARROWS. CANAD TORE TRUCKS COUNTE: STBELS J.P. BARTHOLOW, Hard and Agricultural "imp! jement Warehouse, 558 7th street, de 12-eolw [DUPANTS 4LE VAULTS AND NATIONAL DINING SALOON, Corner of Pennsyleania Avenue and Sixth Street. old and popular establishment has bess bly renovated and refitted fer the, winter season, and the most ample ar Penna. avenue, ow Ben vashingten Northwest This tho rev, vents made to supply its cus! re. with the very best the market afford ap ia ply ag mye a berstefere given » fac. _ The choicest brands of WINES. LIQUORS and. Ct KS, and the ALE VAULTS of the estabi ~— a a to be unsurpassed fn thecountry dew pw aG.c. DUBANT. JOTICE OF COPARTNEBSHIP. I shall. on the Ist day of January, 1355, associate with me in the Lumber Business MB. THOMAS B. CROSS, Jz., who, for the past eight years, bas been my faith{o! and eficient assistant, and the business from that time will be conducted ander the name and style of T. EDWARD CLARE & CO. Thankful for the very liberal patronage extend. ed to me, 1 ask a centinuance of the same to ths ew firm, who hope to merit it b: Keoping always on hand a complete assortment of all kinds of Lum. ber at fair prices. My books are closed from this date, and all per sens indebted tome are expected to settle their a: coun ts on or before is Ist CE next LARK, Lumber Dealer, Virgi: ., between 9th and de 12-3t 10th sts. east. near U. 5. Navy Yard F Ces. FURS. FURS ESTABLISHED 15830. I bave now on hand a complete and elegant sortment of FURS, to which the attention of the publie is respectfully invited. They have been selected by myself, and great care taken in the manufacture to make them per fect in every respect. They include the most stylish and fashionable Kinds now in vogue, as follows: HUDSON BAY SABLE, CANADIAN MINE, BOYAL EEMINE, RUSSIAN FITCH, SIBERIAN SQUIRREL, and other varieties, none of which can be sur- paseed in excellence of quality or superior finish In addition to the above, a large stock of CABRIAGE AND BUFFALO BOBES, GENTS’ FUR CAPS, COLLARS, GLOVES, & All Furs warranted as represented. JAMES ¥. DAVIS, 356 Pennsylvania avenue. de 12-tjanl Under Metropolitan Hotel. I Emo v _4 L. NEW STORE! NEW STORE: », havi fre id attention of his old customers and the pub lic generally to his serge ead. well -selected secormment “ape itlemen's, Misses’ and ren - FE ity opel AND GAITERS. "s Calf Boo: and above. St* Rubber Sole M- P. Boots, $5, Boys’ “ a! e Pa — 2and 1. Cali Lom . Ladies Moricco Boots he Forth $2.75. r , $2, we 75. =" Lasting Congress, Double Sole, $1.75, Ladi oe here 1.25, worth $2 jes’ Slip) . $1.25, wi . * ed Balmorals, $1.75, i Boots, $2. “ %, Misses’ ** Children’s Polish Boots, $1.50, Youths’ Kip Boots, 9 to 13. $1.25, worth $2.50. . There is also, a lotof Men’s, Women's, Miss . Shoes and Gaiters brought re, which will be seld without re gard tocost, These goods were made by the beet oe 5 oi the country, and will be sold s "ea Ds. *Remem r the number, 495 7th street. i tomate ce FRANCIS PROTT ¥ GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers, y. ENIMPROVED AL ESTATS hentai PUBLIC AUCTION. On WEDNESDAY, the Zist, at 4 o'clock p. m.. we.thall sell, in front of Pemises,(commenc:n® with the fi Hand 12, iz Square 996; Lots 14 15, 16. 17 18, in Square 1,0; and Lots 1,2, 3.11, in Square 1,023. ‘his pro is ly situated fm the Terms: One-third cash; the balance in six snd awelve months, for notes bearing interest, secured by a deed of trust on the . All conveyancing and revenue stamps at the cost “AR"Tepealt gf '§35 Sil be ragutred on each it wi ed de 12- GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts. GBEAT CLOSING-OUT SALE JEWELERY, WATCHES, AND SILVER WARE, al 302 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. TIED Oe RE Tied atten aamrareicne ge positively ot COB IN CUE: ED" Patrons having Watehes and Jewelry at my fom for — please call before the lst of anuary, Sbow Cases, Iron Safe, Regulator, and Mirror for sale cheap. ‘eeu SEAT: = " iat tae TE beau! _ be oly for gentlemen, ladies, girls boys’ pleasure. the most accaptabndpres ent whieh can be mings for the. sins 2 days de 61m * "Wo. 13 Tth attest. Be aTgTs. Styles of SILK AND ~ pda "8 sone Winte at IMERE HATS tor newest shapes: dest LANE Fashionable Hat Cap Store, 424 Pa. ave.. de Seatw — 2 Noar 4 street. INTER UNDER GARMENTS oF gentle Ww Rea} y-2- baliae re est at colors, and qualities, 424 Pa. ave.. tlemen's Furnishing Store None ae erect. Go vireet bear 1b “eg for windows. sky je te order, at the shortest notice.