Evening Star Newspaper, December 13, 1865, Page 2

’ EVENING STAR. W? B. WALLACH, Editor and Proprietor. WASHINGTON CITY: WEDNESDAY....DECEMBER 13, 1865. ee ————————————— S7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAG BEES OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. THE STAR. Senators and Representatives can haye the Daiwy EveNixe 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 Kepresentatives, or at the office of the STAR, corner of 11th street and Pennsylvania avenue. —+220- WAST OF PRACTICAL STATESMANSHIP. Mr. Sumner, in opening in the Senate his Pandora's box of mischievous projects, seems to baye given the alarm to the practical portion of the Union party, who are not disposed to abandon the urgent and responsible duties before them to follow the jack o’ lantern illu- sion of sentimental philanthropy. We find thestaunchest Union papers amongst our exchanges giving expression to this feeling, and condemning Mr. Sumner's unpractical projects in unmeasured terms. Amongst these is the Baitimore American, which paper, in an | able article under the head of «Want of Prac- tical Stateemanship,” devotes attention to Mr. Sumner’s ceriesof projects, and goes on to say: “We bave already spoken of the sectional application of his resolutions upon what con- | fi Bututes “a republican form of government,” by which he would maké a republican form of Fovernment cne thing south of Mason and Dixon's line, and another thing north of it, | thereby keeping up sectional differences with their perpetual and angry agitation. If it be the duty of Congress to guarantee republi- can form of government to every State,” let Congress pass a declaratory resolution as to what constitutes a republican form of govern- ment. If that be law, the Supreme Court wiil fay £0, and all constitutional provisions of the States at variance with it will necessarily fall Yo the ground. So long, hewever, as ii is a mere matter of opinion, there is no guarantee that the succeeding Congress may not give an- other definition to it, and thus the laws of the country become as unstable as party triumphs, and popular rights dependent upon temporary influeaces. To-day “universal suffrage” may be the shibboleth with which the great meas- ure of reform is inaugurated, and universal suffrage may be understood to mean that all men shall have the right to vote. In England J. Stuart Mill's nicely drawn distigction be- tween “manhood rs tl and “universal suf- Zrage,” gives a wider scope to the latter, and it is assumed thereunder that women and chil- dren bave the right to vote. “Another measure of Mr. Sumner’ to regulate juries, is both sectional an its application, and as it affects us in ary- land, we take the liberty of expressing our decided disapproval of it. This law provides that when one-sixth of the population of a State is colored, one-half of the Grand Jury shall be colored men, and one-half of ali petit juries in cases where colored people are parties, shall becolored men. The proportions of population are so arranged as to im this jury system only upon States lying South of ‘Maron's and Dixon's line, and appears to have been hitupon by the Massachusetts Senator with the — view of keeping up sectional agitation. ‘@ may regard ourselves as for- tonate, im the hands of this political Nemesis, whore mission is to punish the delinquencies of the Soutbern States by forcing the negro race inte the ascendancy: that, in so faras Mary- Iand 1 concerned. he considers seven hundred thousand white people entitied to the same representation on thejuriesas the one hun- dred and sixty thousand black people— that is, for jury business, six white men areequal toone biack man. Could not Mr. Sumoer earry out bis class distinctions a little further, and say that in California for instance, every jury shall be composed of tour negroes, three Cbinese, two Digger Indians, two Aztics and one white map. We are afraid that in his eagerness to establish an aristocracy of color, he forgets some of the lighter shades. We be- heye in Masrachusetts, which State has the hovor to be represented by this Senator, that there is no disability for jury service on ac- count of color; but notwithstanding the ad- vanced state of public opinion, and the subli- mation of political faith on the negro question, we bave never heard of a negro being put upon the jury. The sheriff may summon him af he will, but, as a general thing,the sheriff will not. « Now, what can be more ridiculous or really more damaging to the interests of the freed- men than this persistent forcing of impracti- cable and Lote watads oer dn Lesong give au impossibie status to negro race Jegisiation 7 “i “The freedmen have rights which ought to be protected—valuable rights, which open the way for them to advance themselves. We Wish to see their righis secured to them, and not imperiiled by a dreadful reaction to be brought on by disgust at the foelish measures of those who claim to be their especial cham- pions.” THE CHOLERA ABROAD. ‘The United States Consul at Malta, writing to the State Department, under date of Novem- Ler 15, 1665, says that for the last three days there had been no cases cf cholera on the itland, and that if the public health continued 50. clean bills of health would be given to the ebipping. Heis fearful, however, that although vessels may carry clean bills, the Sicilians ‘would not yet admit them to thetr ports, with. out the ce of a long quarantine, owing to their dread of this disease. He says that the cholera has existed en the island for rather over four-and-a-half months. The U.S. Consu! at Sheffield also writes un- der date of November 23d that although the cholera had approached very near to Eng- iand—some cases having been reported at Paris, and even at Southampton—no anxiety was manifested there on that account. Some tew sporadic cases had been reported in that vicinity which were generally found on investigation to be merely cases of diarrhea. LEGAL DECISION. In a case on trial in one of the courts at De- troft, Judge Wilkins is said to naye decided that to wear an old suit of clothes in going from the United States into Canada, and to retarn ‘wearing two or three new suits, which it is in- tended to offer for saie on this side, is smug- gling. This decision puts a stop to one of the me js of smuggling very extensively prac- SICK FREEDMEN. The repert of Dr. Robert Reaburn. surgeon in chief, contains the following statement of the sick and wounded freedmen in this Freed. men’s District, for the month of November last. The number under treatment during the menth was 1,5°6; number discharged as cured, 1,105, died during the month, 59; number re- maining under medical treatment, 722. PHARAOH'S SERrENTs Polsonovs—The new French toy styled “Pharaoh’s Serpents,” has reached Washington, and creates no little won- derment Amongst the big boys a5 wellas the youngsters. It is a tiny bitof pyramidal- shaped whitey-brown substance, that being lighted evolves a serpent-shaped affair of some feet im length, and many times the bulk of its parent substance. The medical fra- ternity of Europe have just discovered thatthe toy is composed of deadly poison, in the shape of sulpho-caonide of mercury, each serpent containing poison enough to kill several chil- dren, and is thus extremely dangerous to be sold indiscriminately. pei Cen (FOVERSOR JouNSON'’s Mussaox.—We have the Augusta (Ga.) Constilutionalist containing the message of Provisional Governor Johnson to the Legisiature ot that State. In urging the edoption of the Constitutional amendment ne says eorgia bas, in good faith, abolished slav- «ry. She could not revive it if she would; and the ratification of this amendment will, make the people of the United States jeous— will remove irom @mong us that cause of bit- terness apd sectional strife which has wasted ©ur property and deluged our land in blood. r bees femee e | yielding to this requirement readily, we shall submit @ most effectual ar- gument, tending to open the halls of National Legislature, and the strongest plea that could be add reseed to the clemency and magnanimi. ty or the Government.” Distaict oy CoLumpia ComMITTER.—The J use Committee, it is stated by a Washington ccrrespondent of the Philadelphia Telegraps, co the District of Columbia was made up pur- oe ly with a majority of men known to favor «qual saffrege bere. The chairman is the suc- ssor to Owen Lovejoy. S7 From Sbillington, Odeon Building, we Dave Peterson's Ladies National Magazine for January. o-apenerpndenimeanenis P *7 The Bostonians are having good sleigh- ng. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. The Jersey City New York, Dec. 13. the parties connecte with the Se oe bounty frauds, yesterday, testimony was given that 190,000 eos divided between a firm of | bounty brekers and one Marcus Cicero Stan- ley, alleged to be a Government detective of- ficer. Kentucky Legislat Lovisvitye, Dec. 12.—The House adopted a bill restoring to all persons their constitutional legal rights, whereof they were deprived by an act passed March 11, 1962. (er OF CbarmeEn TELEGRAMS, AmEnican TrioRarn Company, Th = hed aaa tt dotel, Ae one LE ges = ing Telegrams remain in o ed, for want of sufficient address and fr other causes Capt Mill Thes Hunt “pty Warren Millets p SNYDER: Manager. und om J. A. MURRAY, Sec. leg = HOUSE CARPENTERS — The i regular meeting ot the HOUSK C€ARPEN- RS’ ASSOCIATION will be heid on WEUNE 4- DAY EVENING, 13th ivat., at 73¢ o'clock, inthe Council Chamber. A lai attendance is request- ed, as business of importance is to come before the meeting. By order of President. de 12-2t* LADIES, the place 315 F street, first door west of 11th. having changed hands. a large assortment of fine WINTER BONNETS are marked 25 per cent. below cost to make room for other goods. de 32-3" \ez ‘GAS CONSUMERS, who have reason to SS ae service wipe for agecbciae Hy ré requested to give notice, No. * % fleor sve ERO. AL MCILHENNY. Engineer. A LL KIND OF SEWING done on Grover & Ba- ker's Machine, at 337 2ist street, between H and I streets. Also, several furnished ROOMS to let on moder terms. de 13-3t* - BALLS, PARTIES, &o. SECORD GRAND ANNUAL BALL of RLISAH a? Lt 50.1. 0.B RB will held at Temperance Hall Su WEDNRGUAe eA a ‘Trance bs f EVENING: December 18th,for the benehe ofthe we or] x Tickets of admission can be had :f the co umittee of arrangement« and at the door Committee of Arran, ints—W. Wolff, A. Her- man. JL. Blont. B. Kaufman, J. Peyser. Baliet Master—J. L. Blout. da 12 2t* H zt 0.9. ¥. ARMONY LODGE. No. 9, 1. 0 . O reat ple rein cing to thei: Fiicnds, that their SOOne 1 thelr ma ANNUAL LEVER AND BALL will take place at ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, NAVY YARD, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 14, 1865, The popularity of the entertainments of this kind given by the Independent Order of Odd F wait & sufficient guarantee that good order will prevail, anc everything will be conducted in a manner as to sustain the repatatios i by former enter- tainments of this kind. Prof. Louis Weber's celebrated Qus‘rille Band hat been engaged, and every arrangement has been made to have this entertainment excel all others ever given by Harmeny Lodge. TICKETS #1, 4 tmitting ¢gentloman and ladies, eo By order ee 9-6t com, ARRANGEMENTS. take LOST AND FOUND. @QTRAYED OR STOLEN—A BAY PONY, at- S teched toagreen painted spring wagon, with ten, numbered 99. from D street, between 5 e4 and Tth. A bandsome reward will be paid if left at No. 5h2 7th wtreet west 1t* ‘AME TO MY PREMISES, on the 12th instant, a BAY MARE, lame in left fore foot. The ‘ard, prove property, B.W. FERGUSON, J.P. de 12-3t* corner Pa. ave and Ist st. west. O8T—On Sunday, either at the St. Aloyvius Church or in coming from there t> the Avenna ase, ® GOLD PIN. iniaid with Black Enamel, and marked on the face Clase 18, F. #. ¥., and on the back Ellen F. King. July 29, 183%. If returaed to the Avenae House, the finder will be suitably rewarded. de 13 2t* Fo SALE—A modern Calash CAERIAGE for public use, in woes order, Also, a HORSE and two Barber’s CHAIRS. R. PETERSEN, 319 north B street, between Delaware ave. and Ist st., Capitel Hill. de 13. iw* S48, DOORS, BLINDS. £00,000 Lights Sash, Glazed and Unglazed. 3.000 Doors, a}l qualities and sizes. 5,000 pairs Blinds, Pivot and Stationary. And the largest stock of Bufider’s materials ever offered in this city, on hand and must be sold at . W. HAMILTON'S, Builder's Depot, No. 562 7th stract, _de 13-e03t Oppssite Centre Market. WwW _ TO SKATERS. K Have just received «large Stock of Ladies’ and Gentlemen's SKATES, which are the hand- 01 , the cheapest, and the most durable. ‘We would also call your attention to a NEW PATENT SKATE, which requires no straps, making it easy and comfortable for the foot. We have also a large stock of STOVES, SLEIGHS. ROBBY HORSES, and CHILDREN’S CARRIAGES. Call and examine our stock, which is the largest he city. €. WOODWARD & SON, No. 31® Penasylvania avenue. between Tenth and Klov street _ de 13-e06t Washington city, D.C. 427 427 SEVENTH STREET. THE MAMMOTH STOCK OF TOYS AND FAN- CY GOODS Imported especially for the Holidays is now opened. NO BETTEEB ASSORTMENT of the above goods can be found anywhere. @7 Ladies, make your purchases this week, to avodd the rush. B. SILVERBERG, de 12-6t* 427 7th street. between G and HL E xXxcCLUSBSIVE AUCTION SALES N or COATS, PANTS, VESTS, CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES, EVEBY EVENING at7 o'clock, at 4. HEILBRUN'S CLOTHING STORE, 512 7th street, botween D and BE, ‘Three doors south of Odd Fellows’ Hall. ‘The entire stock MUST BE SOLD BEFORE CHRISTMAS. E WITHOUT RESERVE. GREEN & WILLIAMS, de 12-3t* Auctioncers. OY8! TOYS! TOYS! Th \dersi has a la sliect!: “CONFEOTIONERY AND ee? Stable Yor Cristmas prsonte. ten sole iin su! le for ute, for salc ir than eleewhere in the Di-trict et *. VALENTINE MBNGER. No. 56 Hight street, near Rridze «t., de 11-2W* Gesrastown, 200 Boxes SA LEP, WEBRING, £0 boxes LEMONS Wbarrels ORANGES. 2% barrels CRANBERRIES. Just received per stenthers Gibson sind Gi ved per amers ireene. JNO. W. LUMSDEN, 92 Water street, Georgetown. N. B.—£00 barrola New York western packed Ap- ples due per steamer Triton. de 11-3: ci BAILBOAD BONDS. We hare fer sale at 95 $0,000 mort; age bonds of the Washington and Georgetown road Com- pany in coupen bonds of $200 each. Interest 6 ret cen’ fF annum, payable January Ast and Joly ist ip each year. Principal payable in 1885, : by the first and only mot Being secured i rtgage on the Kell road. they offer ® desirable form of invest- me el $a nay groans. rent, or of trust. h in sums to suit purchasers. deihiw TAY COOKE & CO. OLIDAY @oOonds, WATCHES, iis ELRY, eK 2 * SILVERWARE, RICH PARIS FANCY Goons, Wecmmence thie morning opening our goods for HOLIDAY TRADE, embracing everything new and ¢! tin our line, of to which we invite the attention of eur custoniecrs, end others in search of presente: M. W. GALT & BRO.; Jewelers, 4 Pennsylvania avenue. de 9-6t_near Metropolitan (late Brown’s) Hotel, 369 = SEVENTH STREET. CARPETS! CARPETS} Now is the time to buy your CARPETS. Great reduction in PRICES to close consign- ments. Our entire stock of CARPETS, BLANKETS AND COMFORTS Must be closed out by January Ist BONTZ & GROSHON, 369 Seventh street, above I. 66t 500 nares Bey aft Gay xpceat . % . rive perschbr.A F. Bowland, a: Fr wale 0 ac. commodating terms in lots Pew J G. WATERS. ne 109 Water Georgetown CARD.—To prevent mi hension, it i A ier ea meacraieangs name tetet or er er i Ta Ss Original Metablisomont. jo. B81 t o N 1 O street, where I am now Otting up a new saloom, with com fortable tables of seating sixty persona at ng curtomers with Toasted vys well or bi in the manner the celebrated Fulton (K-¥') Market astebiiag, itu eattotats tee besnaare ie this city. cy we @xpenre have been spared yo 16 tas coments. rey Untelligencer and Chrosicteioess 1 MPORTANT TO - DREAM, Fo Lt2'RS, AnD, GENT it hand. wedeem it dwete tho eof this fee PERYUMERT Hera abbas, BN DEMONGEOT, cota ve a -» &o., is of 10th atreets, tinalso to state the finest HAIR- D |. iD the latest ts pkessind in dane at the above | . Madame ne cot will per: Senal attention. at her Mair-drenel| 1 ae entioned. All orders for Out door ‘promptly Bo OsT—On Monday, some time batween It or 12 ofcl.ck noon, and 4p m ,an officer's military CAPE, lined with red, very heavy. and with velvet collar buttoped en. ‘An rsen returning the same to 431 13th street shall be very liberally re- warded. The cape is supposed to have been left in some place or dropped in the street. de Came ON THE PREMISES OF THE WASH- / ington and Georgetown Rallroad Company. Central Depet, New Jersey avenue. BAY HORSE. 12o0r i4 years old, a small star in forehead. The owner is requested to come for- ward, prove property, pay = and take him away. . BEAMER, de 12-3t* ntendent of Stables 850. REWAR) Dee. 9th. 18 = ode) U fashioned English bull’s eye gold TCH, mace by, Francis Upjobn, London. Had gold chain attached. The Watch is an old familr relic, and valued enly on that account by the owner. The above reward of fifty dollars will be paid. and no questions will be asked, if the finder will return es No. 475 6th street, between Dand E streets. 13-3 $50 REWARD. — Lost, Dart) about60o'clock,alarge MINK FUR CAPE, lined with brown silk. The finder will receive the aboxe reward by returning it to Miss FANNY “eS ae 282 D stroet, between 13th and 13% sta 12 st" YAKEN UP LAST SUNDAY EVENING, A SOW and PIGS. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property. pay char, ‘esterday evening, take them away. STO Corner of Market aud Water stre: Ge 12-3t* Georgetown, $1 () REWARD —Strayed from the subscribor oD on the 9th instant. one RED COW, right flark white. The above reward will be joo onthe delivery er any information concerning her where- abcuts so that I eet her. OHN BUBNS, 287 North Capitol st. de 12-3t" bet. G and Massachusetts pyrRicr OF COLUMBIA, Was: Cornty, To wit: T hereby certify th Westerfield, a resident of the aforesaid, brought be'ore a Justice of tho Peace in and for said District and County, a dark BAY HORSE, with bridle and head stall. taken up as a stray. EDGAR H. RATES. J.P. poeelt te Piadiontti a) owners of Lod abave horse | come forward, prove property. pay charges, an take him away. No. 3F4 Si street, isiand= or 434 16th street. del RAYED OR STOLEN—A light grey HORSE, blind in left eye. a red spot on left shouider Wack mane A handsome reward will be given it retarned te No. 253 20th Liga lahat > — «! le 11- O8T—On the 3d instant. in the city of Washing - 4 ton package of PAPERS, consietin, of notes of band aud receipts. and «ix hundred dollars in Virginia money. A liberal reward wil! be paid for the return of the same to JOS. HAM ix nk hington, Restaurant. C JERE. DYER. q I 0 REWARD —A LADY'S GOLD WATCH, q with C and Trinkets attached, was lont on Saturday ning oe I street. near St. Jobn’s Charch. The number of the watch is 1,21; meker, Charles Jacob. The above reward will be sid to zny person who will leave the same at #it’s. or at my residence, No. 200 I street. ce 11-6t® MORRIS & MILLER. “David istrict and County BOARDING. Boar, FOR A LADY can be procured in a pri- yate family. No questions asked, but pay- ment sequired in advance. Address R. B., No 76 Louisiana avenue. __ de 13 zt* SB G CENTURMER OR SaUTLEMRN and he: ves can be accommoda: ith pleasant ROOMB and BOARD; also, Table Boarders by ap- plying st Ro. 42% Carroll Place, Capitol Hill. F Ok, BENT. WITH BOARD_A :woll farnished PARLOb CHAMBER, suitable for two per- sons. Keferences exchanged. Apply at 464 M street north. Te fie isk de 12-3t* FIBST Class BOARD. by_ the day, wook. or month, ean be obtained at 371 Penna. avenue, opposite National Hotel. de 11-3t Puree OR FOUR GENTLEMEN OAN BE fecommodated with Room and Board and a fe Lf ic Bua'ders also at 394 Lith street, between K ansacbusetts avenue, de 11.at* TABLE ROOMS AND BOARD C be obtained for Indies or gentlemen a tee able terms. Corner 24 and bf streets, fi from Prunes lvanie avenue. FOR BENT—Two suites of well - furnished i2t! ROOMS, with BOABD. 459 12th it. Keferences required. 4 Se ROANDING a ‘Penns: ert ou Go be] ¢ #1 ly, at No 47 Maryland avenue, near treet, A fow Table de 6-Im* Loarders accommodated. *CC) TABLE BOARD CAN OB G with cr withent paid, No at Mince between 4% and 6th atrects, or at 548 Pa. avenue, between iet sre Bde! de 3-Im* ABLE ROARDERS be Te can accommodated at *8 Restaurant,No. 151 Pennsylvania avenue. near I7th street. no E) aw" Fors ISHED ROOMS AND BOARDING—At No. 485 6th street, between © and Louisiana avenue. m* no B OOK OUT FCK THE HOLIDAYS, CHR. RUPPERT, Temple of Fancy Goods, No. 522 7TH STREET, BETWEEN D AND E. Importer of all kinds of NEW TOYS AND FANOY GOODS, Adapted for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Mr. RUPPERT takes grest pleasure to inform his numerous cugtomers and the public generally that he bas just returned from Europe, where he ‘bas been 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 , PORTMON ALES, FWRITING Deeks WOBKBOXES ap DRESSING CASES, - CHESS AND ORNAMENTS. BOCK AND HOBBY HORSES. And also state that in order to give hi: Increased advantages and factiity To the crete tion of my Stock of have fitted, at much * ™ jarge apartment in the 2 stery. direct: over my tore where we willatall fiseen tine ‘great pipeeare in waiting upon thom who may favor me thacal. Ladies who wish to avoid thé usual especially invited to make their relection’ creat as convenient. de 9-13t Boxe SCHOOL CLOTHING. 5 tbak bas he hand, and are receiving daily, every ener ol ADY-MAPE CLOTHING Fo; a4 sd AND WINTER wean Diksdipss comprising all styles and qralities, at low prices. WALL, STEPHENS & CO., _#e2owit 322 Pennsylvania avenue, T PRIME CosT. im lori: itmy entire stock of TORACCI CIGARS and’ FANCY ARTICLES ot cont coet Wednerday next. sale is positive. asm te cnanged fcr her business. Now de ns pa tecure @ non my stock, Call ear Pa. ev, bots 10th aud Lith st. deb-at* of ail, to be reported to the Se: COND EDITION, 4 @CLOCK P. M. GOVERKNMENT SECURITIES. Wasunetor, December 13, 1965. Jey Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo- tations of Government securities BOvine. = U.S. Os Coupon, 161 ..... 107 Y U.S. Five Twenties, 1862. Wy 13 U.S. Five Twenties, 1864 ~ 9% 100% U.S. Five Twenties, 1965. + Ws 100% u Ter Fort, 9 oy One-year Certificat - 9X aX NEW YORE PIRST BOARD SALES. Coupone, 107%; Five Twenties, 1962, 102%; Five Twenties, 1964, 99%; Five Twenties, 1865, 99%; Ten Forties, 9! Ttficates, 97%; Gold, 145. _—-+oee>——_—__ THE GREAT GOVERNMENT SALE OF RAIL- ROAD MATERIAL. Yesterday, the extensive sale of railroad ma- terial, iron, lumber, tools, &c., was commenced at the shops near the Orange and Alexandria depot, in Alexandria, at which there was a large attendance of the leading railroad men of the country, manufacturers, capitalists, and others. This isthe largest Government sale of the class yet entered upon, and it is expected will yield over a half million of dollars. Mr. W. Williams, of the firm of Green & Williams, of this city, is the auctioneer. The bidding was spirited, and good prices were indeed, some thought nearly full market value. The stationary engines, some in very good ordex, brought from $600 to $1.30, stoves from $15 to $30, bars from 15 to 18 cents oad pound, rope about 10 cents per pound. lost of the goods sold yesterday were in large qnanntties, and were bought by persons repre- senting railroad companies, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, represented by Mr. Wilson, the master of the road, being a heavy purchaser. Much of the stock remains to be sold, and the sale will probably continue at least a week. There yet remains to be sold two anda half miliion feet of timber, a number of cars, a large quantity of railroad iron, &c., besides & quan- tity of office furniture. Gen. H. L. Robinson, who bas been in charge of the depot for sev- eral years, was on the ground with his assist- ants and clerks, giving the sale his personal supervision. Yesterday being an inclement day, many were under the impression that it would not take place, and hence did not go down, but as the sale progresses the attendance will doubt- less be very large. THE SENATE AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. A lively discussion sprang up in the Senate to-day concerning the alleged incorrectness of the Associated Press reports of the Senate pro- ceedings. Senators Grimes, Fessenden and others complained that they had been frequent- ly misrepresented, and intimated that they shouid endeavor to rectify the matter by reso- Intion, ifthe reporter did not do them justice. Mr. Saulsbury, of Delaware, said he was under ho obligation to the Associated Prees or any other combination of newspapers, but he was willing to appexr as their counsel, and thought thut if the Senators on the other side had been m ‘presented as they complained of, they stould feel greatly obliged to the reporter, and would ten years hence regard it as the most fortunate thing that could have occurred. THE VETERAN RESERVES. Hon. R. C. Schenck, Chairman of the Mili- tary Committee, to-day reported from that Com- Miltee a resolution requesting the President to suspend action on the’subject of mustering out oficers of the Veteran Reserve Corps until Congress could have an opportunity to Jegie- late upon the question Mr. Conkling. of New York, opposed the measure and expressed him- seifim favor of mustering all out of service, but upon acall of the House the resolution Was adopted by a vote of 111 to 50. FREEDMEN’S INTELLIGENCE OFFICE. ‘The report of the Freedmen’s Intelligence Office of this city to the Chief of the Distnet, gives the following as its transactions from the Ist to the 10th of December: Number of appli- cauons for servants, 34; number oF Se potions. foremployment, 62; number furnished with homes and employment, 31; amount of cash re- ceived on applications, $13.50. SMALL POX AMOR Tus GEORGIA FREED- A letter from an officer of the Government, dated December 5, 1965, written trom Savan- nah, Ga., states that the small-pox has broken out among the colored population of Southern Georgia, and owing to the great destitution among these people the disease is spreading rapidly. eere Seventeen ee See PARDONS. Applications for pardon continue to be re- ceived at the office of the Attorney General at the rate of irom three to five hundred per week. Very fow, however, are acted upon, amnesty being granted only to a tew of the $20,000 class and isolated cases of prominent rebels. DISMISSED. Lieut. Col. Augustus Boernstein, 4th regi- ment United States colored troops, tried before the DeWitt Court-Martial for conduct preju- dicial to good order and military discipline, has been dismissed the service. pescemnmiascrsntioerblorsteae ae SUFFRAGE IN THE DisTE1cT.—The Senate Committee on the District of Columbia held a meeting yesterday morning, and & res- olution declaring that nniversal suffrage should be established here. Their chairman, Senator Morrill, was authorized toexamine the various bills on the subject referred to the committee, and to draft a bill comprising the best features nate, XAXIATH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. Wepnespay, December 13. Bee ee ee vice on the Committees on Pensionsand Revyo- lutionsry Claims, Mr. Brown introduced a bill to reimburse the State of Missouri for expenses in enrolli equipping, and provisioning the militia. Or- dered to be printed and referred to the Com- mittee on Military Affairs. Mr. Guthrie presented a remonstrance from certain citizens of Louisiana against the recep- tion eof Messrs. Habu and Cutler, as Senators from Louisiana. Mr. Grimes objected to the reading ot the re- monsirance, as it was addressed to Jacob Barker, and not to the Senate, and it was or- dered to lie upon the table. Mr. Foot presented a resolution which was referred to the Committee on Contingent Ex- pences of the Senate, providing for the pay- ment to the widow of the late Mr. Collamer tbeamount due to that Senator at the time of bis death. Mr. Grimes offered a resolution, which was adopted, instructing the Committee on the Library to inqutre into the expediency of the appointment of a reporter to procure reports of the Senate proceedings for the gAssociated Press. Mr. Sherman, from the Committee on Agri- culture, reported the House bill to probibit the importation of cattle, so as to prevent the sprend of the catile disease in this country, Passed. Mr. Morrill reported, from the Committee of the Distriet of Columbia, House bill in relation to the selection of jurors in the District; which wus objected to by Mr. Davis. Mr. Sumner’s resolution calling for informa- tion as to whether there are persons employed in the Treasury Depurtment who haye not taken the oath of allegiance, and whether there are persons employed in offices not pro- vided for by law. Mr. Wilson called up Senate bill to repeal ali laws in tately insurrectionary States based on distinctions of color or race. Hover.—Mr. Schenck, from the Committee oo Military Affairs. reported a joint resolution Tequesting the President to suspend any order mustering out the officers of the Veteran Re- serve Corps until Congress bave time to con- sider what disposition shail be made of the corps. Mr. Schenck said the resolution had been offered after consultation with the Secre- tary of War, and that unless Congress shonld indicat« its wishes the latter would muster out these officers. This should not be done sum- marily, considering ey are meritorious, and have families dependent on them for support, Mr. Farnsworth said that while there was noteven @ skeleton of the privates of the Re- serve Corps, the proposition was to retain the officers. fie did not think it was right to keep the officers any longer than they had men to command. Mr. Conkling did not agree with Mr. Schenck that all the officers fall within the standard set up by that gentleman. Many of them are as enpable as others, whether within or out of the army, to provide support fop themselves and tamihies, Other gentlemen made remarks, and Mr. Schenck further explained. The joint resolution was passed—111 against 50, The House took up the resolution heretofore offered by Mr. Farnsworth, declaring that the colored soldiers should be entitled to equal rights and privileges as American citivens, ete. He nioved that it be referred to the Select Osemtitee. os Sree ong gd ie, anler oppored the proposition set forth and denying that the negro is equal t Nm —— nee escape. Sometime after seme of the off Appeared at the station and asked how to pro. ceed, when they were advised by Serceant Milstead to procure a warrant, and Were given the name of McCarty. This morning a number of the soldiers went to the bone, probably witbent any antbority of their officers, and six of them entered and took possession. McCarty al the time being up stare, and word was sent to the stution house. Sergeant Milstead went to the house and took McCarty in custody, carrying him to the station. McCarty says he is willing to answer any charge which may be p against ae and alleges that what Be did was in self- jesense. the white man. His remarks were interrupted by the expiration of the morning honr. On m of Mr. Stevens, the Howse pro- ceeded to the consideration of business on the Speaker's tabie. The Honee concurred in the amendments of the Senate tothe joint resolution fer the Ap- pointmentof a committee of fifteen, to take «to consideration the condition of the late so- called Confederate Sintes. r- Mr. Chanier resumed his remarks, maintsin- ing the soveyeignty of the white race showld be maintained. Mr. Farnsworth made no reply, pnt moved the previous question on referring the rescin- tion to the Select Committee of Fifteen on the condition of the late so-ealled Confederate States. Mr. Ancona moved that the resolution lie om the table. Negatived—yeas 43, nays 113. ‘The resolution was then referre: Mr. Ingersoll's resolution was referred to the Select Committee, heretofore appointed to take action on the death et President Lincoln. It directs inquiry a8 to the completion of the Washington National Monument, in order to commemorate the patriotism and virtues of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. After further proceedings, &c., the House ad- journed. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. — LATEST FROM EUROPE. John Bull and ss CrTTrx¢ Casx.—This morning, about nine o'clock, detectives @larvoe and McDevitt ar- rested John DuScheny for stabbing or cuttme a colored boy, Bamed Edward Waiker. a boot biack. The prisoner isa barber, and has his saloon at No. 511 Ith street, and the boy has been in the abit of Diacking Boots in that neighborhood. The prisoner asked the boy to black his boets and trast him. The boy replied that when he trusted nobody pak? him: but he would black the prisoner's boots for half price, five cents. ‘Another men in the shop halloed to the boy “Get out of here.” The boy made for the door, the prisoner followed and cut bim on the left arm, near the shoutder. Dr. Young was called to the Police Headquarters, and proved the wound, and found it about an inch deep, not dangerous, but nful. Sup't Richards held the prisoner to bail in $3w for court oo THE Rrevit.—The Board of Police ha: ng determined to hold the magistrates responsibie for the fines imposed under the Corporation laws and superceded, the magistrates generally decline taking superceders of these fines. The effect upon the superceders was plainly visible this morning. Justice Morsell, at the Second Ward Station, fined several parties, and super. ceders were pt to offer, and were as promptly rejected. This departure from an old rule created some surprise, but in every case offered the money was forthcoming in & very few moments after the superceders was refused. ton and Breadstuff: NEw YORE, Dec. 13.—The steamship City of Boston trom Liverpool on the 29th, via Q ueens- town on the 30th, has arrivea. Stephens, the Fenian Head Center, remains At large, and it is believed that he has left the country. One of the Wardens is under arrest and two others have been suspended from duty. The military and police are now stationed in tme prison. ‘The war steamers left Queenstown on the 26th, with a constabulary ferce, object un- known, but it is assumea that it is connected with the search for Stephens. A special commission for the trial of Fenians opened at Dublin on the 27th. The trial of Luby was in progress. He ia charged with treason and felony. An infiwential public meeting at Manchester strongly denounced the severe proceedings in Jamaica, and sent adeputation with a memo- rialto Earl Russell, who adiitied the urgeat necessity for enquiry, and evinced an anxiety and desire for the vindication of justice. Kussell also received a deputation from Rad- ford, relative to Parliamentary reform. He ad- mitted the necessity for a further admission of the working classes to the right of franchise. but the government could not bring forward a bill unless fully matored and well grounded. The Morning Herald says the feeling in our city is not altogether satisfactory. Princess Helena, of England, is to be be- trothed to Prince Christian, of Augustenburg, and brother of the Duke of Augustenburg. The correspondent of the London Times is in- formed that the British remonstrances were most promptly and satisfactorily met at Mad- Tid, and indicate an early and peaceful settle- ment. The Madrid Telegraph says Spain issued a diplomatic note approving and justifying the conduct of the Admiral in the firm attitude taken by him in regard to the Chilian Govern- ment, and declaring that Spain will not permit ber dignity to be outraged without exacting satisfaction. ‘The Pall Mall Gazette learns that no such nete has been issued, and on the contrary the Spanish Government is disposed tomake every concession. The Minister ef Marine has issued orders for commanders to treat as pirates vessels of which the officers and the majority of the crew are Chilians, or whe may not have received a commission direct from the Chilian Goyern- ment, The progressive party have issued a revolu- tionary manifesto. ep Coton steady. Goods ac- ———o Tuer LecTURE ov Mx. Cotgax—This lec- ture was attended by am overflowing audience, who were kept interested from its opening to its close by & well-written and instructive nar- rative, in which atrip across the continent is described. The pith of the lecture was in the *nnouncement of the Monroe doctrine by the speaker, and in his remedy for polygamy, which Mr. Colfax thinks consists in emigra- tion, ee ARRIVAL OF District CoLoRED Troors.— The 23d regiment United States colored troops, Or, as itis sometimes called, the 3d regiment District colored troops—arrived in this city on Monday evening !ast, and are quartered ai the Soldiers’ Rest, awaiting final payment, hay- ing been mustered ont ig Texas. This regiment was enlisted in this District, and organized in the winter of 1564, at Camp Casey, Arlington. en MAaTRIMONIAL—A large congregation as- sembled at St. John’s Church yesterday after- Poon to witness the nuptials of Mr. William S. Teeland Miss Sionssa. Key. Dr. Lewis was the officiating elergyman, and after Mr. Teel and his bride had received the congratulations ofa host of friends and well-wishers they de- parted for a Northern tour. in eames Affairs in Georgetown. CanxaL.—Arrived—Boats F. P. White and scow, with wood, and Capitola, flour, grain and pork to market; Josephus, wheat and corn to George Waters, and two boats loaded wi coal, consigned to Camberland o., 116.4 % New Hope Co., 112.5 tons; six boats have not registered. Departed—J. N. Magruder, with saltand plasterto Mercersville, Capt. Moore, freight to Dam No. 15, and seven boats light. FLovrR axp Grain Marxer.—Flour—The market steady. Stock gradually increasing. Demand fair for city trade. Prices unchanged. Transactions unimportant. Grain — Wheat, fair to good red #22925. White, nene ap- peared to-day. Stock in hand moderate. Corn— Shelled yellow ~) cents, white 85 to & cents per tushel. “In the ear $4 per barrel. Pork —The demand to-day exceeds the sup- Bomray, No tive. Exchan; ad. ly. The receipts from the farmer: Catcutta, Noy. i6.—Cotton steady. Indigo Ht arrive slowhy. , mepeoeen Prices have improved again, and prime hogs are by wholesale and sell at 81 FS T—BRICK H®USE No. 354 lith at, bet! is north ween M apd N streets north. New BRICK HOUSE No. 407 north G street, between 6th and 7th sts., near Patent Ufice, with advancing. Exchange 24d. Canton, Oct. 25.—Exchange, 3d., 4d. and 5d. SHANGHAI, Oct. 25.—Tea and silks firm. ‘The Exchange of the 25th asseried that Buer- wine was murdered by the Mandarins, and not drowned. The coast of Amoy is blockaded. urchased at 813.50 0 retail. Rio Janxiro, Nov. 9.—Copper 6,900 to 7,000, 11 rooms Liver , Noy. 30.—No news of Stephens, SRICK HOUSE No. 355 4); street, near Arsenal the escaped Head Center of the Fenians. The | Gate FRAME HOUSE on Rhode Is! ind avenue, bot, 0th and 1th streets. with 5 roo In Georgetown, BRICK HO! No. 13 Potoma- 8 rooms. street, near Prospect etreet. with le BRICK HOUSE corner of Bridge and Potemac Governor of the prison from which he escaped has been snepended. Fenian trials are still progressing. Cupt. Corbett, who commanded the Shenan- doab at the time of the transfer, is being tried at | streets, with 8 rooms Queenstown for a breach of the foreign enlist- For terms. &c.. ingutre of JOS. F. KELLEY, ment act. Real ye co No. 363 8th street weet, LiveRPoor, Noy. 30.—Cotton buoyant, atan | BEST Bo = de 13-3 advance of ¥axd. Breadstuffs firmer. Pork quiet. Bacon inactive and declining. Lard without improvement. Butter la2d. easier. Tallow quiet. Produce and sugar very dull. Coffee steady. Rice inactive. Spirits turpen- tine unaltered. Rosin quiet but steady. Pe- (ATIONAL EXPRESS AND TRAN: vi Nt TION COMPANY. PORTA OFFICE AND DEPOT: COMMERCIAL BUILDING, No. — Louisiana ar... between Ninth and Tenth streets. a ined. v d 3s. Xd.ads.. i ‘This Compary is new prepared to doa Wamall quantitics ik the maskcl ee OE | CENEEAL EXPRESS Rae TEA MSPORTA LivERPOOL, Nov. 30.—Cotton sales on Mon- TION BUSIN dey and Tuesday, 22,000 bales—7,000 bales to speculators and exporters. Prices more buoy- ant, and fully yd. dearer for American. Trade at Manchester firmer, and Ingher prices de- manded. Breadstuffs—Flour very dull, bat not guotably changed. Winter red, 10\s.0 cs Te and from New York, Philsdelphia, Baltim>re, Washington, Alexandria, Richmond, Peters- burg. Norfolk, Lynchburg, Charlottes- ville, Winchester. Herrigonbural, x . Salem, ‘and Bristol, in Virginia, Kxexrille, Tennessee; Weldon, Goldsboro’, Wil- aes Newbern. Raleigh. Greensboro jos. 1d.; white, 10g. 6d.alls. 3d. Corn quiet Mixed, 208.2208. 9d.; white, 3ls. Beef in fair Hebary one Coartette, H.C.; demand. All Stations om the Orange and Alexandria. Vir- ginia Central, Virginia and Tennessee. Rich- mond and Pe: uurg. Petersburg and Wei- Lonpon, No —Consols closed at 89ya “fs for money, w Ss. dividend. American se- eurities—U. S.'5-20’s, 61%; Erie, 573g. pg Gaston, and Nerih Corolin Baltim Markets. BALTIMORE, Dec. 11.—Flour dull and nomi- nal. Wheatdull snd nominal. Corn, prime white, suas, yellow 76877, Oatssteady. Seeds quiet, clover 5.25. Groceries very dull. Pro- visions dull. hisky dull at $2.39. As rapidly as possible the Lines and Ageneies of -the Company will be extended to other States, of which due notice will be given. atreasonable pront ts toe Com x le . pepy, #! being ‘oppressive tothe public U: ithout now this asin it confidentiy presenta ite clatme for atele New YorRE, Dec. 13.—Oott teady. Flour 3 bare of patronage, relying upon pte lares capital Advanced §a10 cente, Southern $5.70a8i5. Wheat | 255" 0.e character of le cine advanced Jaz cents, Corn tirm. Beef steady. | Dppiic conndence cawsntiey eae aeents fOr Shi Porkand Lard firm. Whisky steady. de i3 ly A. CHAPMAN, Agent. sore BA ERUPT STOCKH LOCAL NEWS, a STS Stata LUCKY HIT! ACTION OF THE FENIANS OF THIS DistRict. On Monday night a general meeting of the Fe- nian Circles of this District was held at Tem- perance Hall, under the auspices of Washing- ton Circle, at which there was a large attend- ance, and during the evening a series of Tesoluiions were introduced denouncing 0’ Ma- honey ard pledging the support of the Fenians ‘The entire stock of s New York Fur Establish- ment for sale at our stores, at prices much loss than manufacturer's cost. ‘They include— 175 estsof CANADIAN MINK. here to Roberts and the Senate. Tne adoption 200 “ SIBERIAN S8QUIREEL. of the resolutions was warmly advocaied by 500. “ CONEYS and m Jobn Finerty, and a spirited discussion took As well as all other csEnat. place, most of the spoekers gounseling the Warhington Fenians to wait patiently in the hope that the breach may be healed, and the Brotherhood be united. The resolutions were iaid on the table by a very decided vote. Finerty was an organizer under the old con- stitution and Gismissed by O'Mahoney, and it ‘s charged by the O'Mahoney men that personal ijl-teeling is the cause of his present course. Considerable feeling has been occasioned sete the Feninne by the following letter in the New York Herald yesterday, written by sentiments FASHIONABLE FURS. Also, 1,200 sets CHILDREN’S FURS, at naif Price. Having bought these Goods at much less than their present value, weshall sell them at a very small advance, as they must be sold before the holidays. Call at once, and secure a bargain, at Dery. iu reiation to the of the Fe- LANSBURGH & BRO.’s, nia:e bene: 515 SEVENTH STRERT. Wa GTON, D. C.. Dec. 9, 1965.—Colonet W. B. Roberts, President F. B:—Dear Sit: Lam Third door abeve D, happy to be in a position to wpa and the 375 SEVENTH STREET, b over which you preside that majority de 13-tjanl Third door sboreT. ofthe members of the Fenian Brotherhood of this city and vicinity are in favor of the policy which you bave pursned, and will obey the mandate of the Senate to the letter One man power and Rip ara ge a9 ata discount here, and the Irishmen of Washington, with a very few exceptions, are in favor of the ers sna which you advocate. I may speak for Messrs. Lackey, Reneban (Centre of the Wolfe Tone Circie,) Hare, of the Georgetown Circle; Ryan, Centre of the Washington Circle, and O'Hare, Ceutre of Sarsfield Circle. I have met wita vaitwooftbe Manhattan stripe. The gentle- meni bave named nt the intelligence find respectability of the Brotherhood in this place, and the members of their circles will be With them to a man. Appeal to the circles of the United States to stand by you,and you will be well supported. The men bere are earnest and determined B* WM. SMITH & CO.. Auctioneers. We onal AN NBROKER'S SALE. | ee) eucce pease 6th ste, on MONDAY MORNING, ER peers eran pledged at Popper & Bro.'s, ae, ee of— + ver *, Diamonds, Tavieavd Pocket Outlery, Be moc Sakae be % Ladies’ Cloaks, Shawl: ana . Bo.. we N. B. We invite the Indies to the above «ale, as will be great bargains in winter Cloaks, hare new and the Jatest «tyles. this week at 6 o' of sta- ple ad fawey bode, ode i-* YWw.L. WALL & CO., A’ Origins! Horse ‘38 Le Sin Garringe Sarna and are forming themesree into — com. SALE OF HORSES, CARRIAGES, ac. anies, All they nm: is evergy 2 on SATURDAY MORNING. December 16. the of ine Eascntive to make them all mondo 4 10 . at the Bazear. will Se sold at 8 large pumber yp , Work and Saddle soited to harness and saddle, “A fall descriptionat Afet eof Mules, broke to harness, in good order. h Cows. yee Cetiges, Ramey hectowere rigit. The only poticy that pis to be the ejection of the clique. Such an event would be hailed with jey by all who wish tbe work of oar country’s troancipation speedily . effected. Faithfully yours, Joun F. Fiverry. ———-e-—_— . BD pe ge ae Waite anv Brack. esterday, & regiment of colored treops were marched tothe East Capitol Barracks and took up their quarters, and in the afternoon a diffi- culty occurred between some of them and a man named McCarty, on B street north, be- tween Ist and Qd streets east. It is alleged that as Meteety. passed them one of the colored soldiers said he intended “to kill one white- livered sn of a b—h,” when a woman in a yard near by asked bim to go away and not be cursing in of herdoor. The colored sol- dier drew his bayonet and ran at the woman, when M os x wate at every ‘ ‘Thureday, and Saturday, without regard to ar arness at private sale. Gerringss on i 5 WALL Pte Aucts. a x brick and siartea to retreat, was followed ‘up by the others, when hestruck one, kneck- ing him down, and succeeded in making his