Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1865, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, (BXOBPT SURDAY,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, corner of Penn's avenus and 118 rtrest, By W. D. WALLAOHG —_—+_-———. The STAR is served by the carriers to their becribers im the Otty and District at Tan PER WEEE. Copies at the counter, with witheut wrappers, Two Uents each. The WEEKLY STAR—pubiished on Friasy orning— One Boller and a Half 6 year. V=, XXVI. Chen WASHINGTON. D. C., + 1g STEAMBOAT LINES. \ATaaT0 STEAMSHIP OOMPANY TO The Steamers NEW YORE. composing this line are the + Capt. Young, E.C_ KNIGHT, Capt. Morris, FAIRFAX Capt. Winters, ey ebeBir es and foot of G street, Washington. TUBSDAY and FRIDAY, at? Ereight recetved daily. —— The metals bonis line now connect with Alex- adrie and Orang® road. woman forwarded R any point aleng the line of the road. MOBGAN, RHINEHART & OU., Agents, Corner Dth and Penn. avenue. ith side, BOWEN, BHO. BOO. Agente DO” . « gents, by ROMWELL & GO./At site .B.o .» Agen ne i7- tf $6 West street, HE EASTERN SHORE’S STEAMBOAT—the Steamer CAMBRIDGE—leaves No. 140 Light Street Wharf, Balti- pore at § . w.. on SATURDAY! sod TUESDAYS for OXFORD. EASTON POINT, AMBRIDGE and DOVER BRIDGE, and all in: «ermediate landings on Tread Avon and Choptank vers. "She bas excellent passenger and freight accom- po. jons. _ WOOD. Agent. oc 28-tf 170 Light St. Wharf, Baltimore. potemac TRANSPORTATION Steamer WM. WHILLDEN, Capt. Riscans; Steamer EX PRESS, Cont. Seis ¥. A. Evruee, will leave Baitimo Tuesday and Saturday, at 4p. m., for Alex- dria, Washington, and Georgetown. Wetaraine, ‘Snow's Wharf, Georgetown, every Tucaday Friday at 1 p. m., and Washing! eve Wednesday and Saturday at 6 a. m., touching at all the usual landisgs on as Potomac. Freight re- tved daily. and kept under cover. “Wek. SNOW ® CDT Agents, 107 Water street, SE PARRAURST & CO , Agents, 7th street wharf, Washington, D. 0. oo 23-tf \TEAMEB LEAVES 7TH STEERT WHABF WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MORN . ag iS, st 10 o'clock. ‘MouNT SERNON; Return atS p.m. Fare % SVAN RISWICK, oe 16-tf General Superintendent. potomac TEANP ATION The Steamer EXPRESS, Capt Fill leave Baltimore every TUE! DAY EVENING, at 5 P. M., for A sssndria, Washington and = wn. Returning wih. ave 7th street wharf, Washing- ton, every SATURDAY MORNING, at 6 o'clock 4M. and Alexandrie at7 o'clock A M SA NEXDE AMS BORE 105 Ligut stecotwhar, Bal- Wis | Brrzs2, BRODERS 2 ©O., No. 3 King street, Alexan- tris. Va. , RHINEHART £00..No. 107 Water co ¥ street, Washing amene Georgetown, and 241 wo And J. L. PABEHURST & OO., 7th street wharf, | Washington, i N= YOBK AND WASHINGTON sTEAM- SHIP COMPANY. aie Old Line between NEW YORK, ALEXANDRIA, WASHINGTON 4ND GEORGETOWN. OCEAN STEAMERS—BALTIMORE, REBEOOA OLYDE and EMPIRE, Im connection with Inland Steamers GEORGE 5. i orm FLOWEB and ANE Regular Sailing Deys TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS &t 12 M., from the foot of High street, Georgetown aod Pier 15 East Biver, foot of Wall street, New Yous For Freight or Passage apply to C. P. HOUGHTON, Agent, foet ef High street ; Georgetown. M. ELDRIDGE & CO., Prince street wharf, Alex andris JAMES HAND, 117 Wall street, New York. Freight received constantly and forwarded to all parts of the country with despatch, at lowest rates, 2m P. HOW: noe We shall sell sll our immense stock of Mens’ and Eoys Clothing. Gentlemen's Furnishing Geods of — es om Hats and Cape, Trunks and Um- BEGABDLESS OF COST. EBGABDLESS OF COST. THE LAST CHANGB. THE LAST CHANOR. UICK, OR GORE. CICK, OR GONE. 460 7TH STREET, 460 7TH STREBT, OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE. OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE. J. H. SMITH. out J.B: SMITE: F 1B E ecLOTHBING! G@OCOD BARGAINS! BAR & BROTHER, 7th and E streets, are selling of their pipet se Gate lenge : De Men's Business Suite of all descriptions, Frock and Soak a ess Suita. i'well: smeorted stock of Boys” and Youths Suite and Also. “yisrgs stock of Furniehing Goods, &c.,ata e. onrald patrons and also strangers must pot for- get that te get a well made and well serine Suit and a tair and good bargain, thoy mast call at the well- ‘store corner 7th ‘ tom Clotbi aa 40 eplar. “teens cloned . ir. on ; saturdays ‘until 634 pm. de4-Im* eee : EDUCATIONAL. . TIMUTHY’S HALL.—Theduties of this Stutiton will be resumed on Sept. 13, 1865. For rm > end circular at Spal iconistotes of Che ity, Sirens te Brin: Lok . PARSONS, Catonsville. br na 2 A PAMG EXPRESS COMPANY, Ate Trice 314 PENWA AVEN BRANCH OFFICE, 219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE WILLARD®S. GREAT EASTERN, NORTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN EXPRESS ABDERS. Merchandise, Money. and Valuables of all ki: forwarded withdispatch to all secessible sections of the country. SOLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, aND BILLs, Wade in all accessible parts of the United States. ©. O. DUNN, Agent, vewtt a Washington, Do. JOHN D. EDMOND & 00., 613 513 Tth street, between D and B, gaTJONAL INTELLIGENCER BUILDING, DEALERS In TLDES'S. BLACKSMITH’S, HOUSEHO: WCEREEAL uaRDwAuE asd CUTLERY. asd Wrought Nails, Spikes, Horse-shoes OSaree-shoo Malls, Raspe, Flies. Springs, Axles ‘Axietrees, Nuis aud Washers, Anvils, Vices, Shove! — » Axes, Bope, Spt Cane tor chair bottoms, sll of which we offer at 513 THE Lown ae PRIOR. 513 Owzs O'Hazs. ae ROOMA F. V. Noonan. PRACTICAL PLU. S85 STEAM AND G48 TTE {Sa eeateeae ‘Charges moderate, * Brack tRa. 20 ch ents of high grade OOLONG TEA jmat i; ier Tih Stee eins ot price of our standard 7 We reeommend it to our customers. La “five F BCRCHELL, - ‘M4 26, and Vermont ay, HOLIDAY GOODS, &c. Lox OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS. CHR. RUPPERT, Temple of Fancy Goods, No. $22 7TH STREET, BETWEEN D AND B. Importer of all kinds of KEW TOYS AKD FAKCY @00Ds, Adapted for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Mr. RUPPERT takes great pleasure to inferm bis numerous customers and the public generally that be has just returned from Europe, where be has been tor four months in selecting a large and choice assertment of FANCY GOODS, among which we entmerate in part: DOLLS of every description. A great variety of PORTMONAIES, ‘CARD CASES, WOBK STANDS, ES AND DRESSING CASES. 'N BOARDS, ES. RNAMENTS. HOCK AND HOBBY HORSES. And alse state that in order to give his customers increased advantages and facility in the examina- tion of my Stock of Geods have fitted, at munch trouble, a large apartment in the 2d stery, directly over my store, where we will at all time: take great eee = waiting upon them who may favor me with a cal Ladies whe wish to avoid the usual crowd are especially invited to make their selection as early as convenient. de 9-13¢ B4A*eRverer LUCKY SIT! 8TOO0O Kil! The entire stock of a New York Fur Establish- ment for sale at our stores, at prices much less than manufacturer's cost. They include— 175 sete of CANADIAN MINK. 200 “ SIBERIAN SQUIBREL. 500 “ CONEYS and MUSKRAT. As well as all other FASHIONABLE FURS. Also, 1,200 sets CHILDREN’S FURS, at half price. Having bonght these Goods at much less than their present value, we shall sell them at @ very small advance, as they must be sold before the holidays. Call at once, and secere a bargain, at LANSBURGH & BRO.'8, 515 SEVENTH STREET. Third door abeve D, * 375 SEVENTH STREET, Third door above I. de 13 tjanl FURS. FURS. ESTABLISHED 1830. F UBS. I have now on hand a complete and elegant as- fortment 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 MINKE, BOYAL ERMINE, RUSSIAN FITCH, SIBERIAN SQUIRREL, and other varieties, none of which can be sur- passed in excellence of quality or superior finish. In addition to the above, a large stock of CABRIAGE AND BUFFALO ROBES, GENTS’ FUR CAPS, COLLARS, GLOVES, &c. All Furs warranted as represented. JAMES Y. DAVIS, 356 Pennsylvania avenue, de 12-tjan} Under Metropolitan Hotel. UBS! FUBSBI! FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! What is nicer for a CHRISTMAS PRESENT tham a set of handsome Fuems, Sach ae J bave on exhibition im the greatest variety, fer both Ladies and Obiidren, at the lowest New York prices. 8. M. MEYENBERG, 48 Market Space, detiw 427 SEVENTH STREET. THE MAMMOTH STOCK OF TOYS AND FAN- cY GooDps Imported especially for the Holidays is now opened. KO BETTER ASSORTMENT of the above goods can be found anywhere. ST Ladies, make your purchases thie week, to avoid the rush. 7 B. SILVERBERG, de 12-6t* 427 7th street, between G and H. OLIDAY GoOonps, WATCHES, Bare JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, RICH PARIS FANCY GOODS, We commence this morning opening our goods for the HOLIDAY TRADE, embracing eve! ing new and to which we invite the attention of eur customers, otwers in search of 2s: M. W. GALT & BRO., Jewelers, 354 Pennsylvania avenue, de 9-6t near Metropolitan ( Brown's) L4>!88' FURS! FUBS!! it in our line, Now ready a splendid sssortment. Prices very reasonable. Vor bargains call at de 14-3t" SEYMOUR’S, in Georgetown. C#ristmas TOYa Toy Stoves, complete; Ti inde, have ast arrived, 71» Sed From Tove of al ae apap PLACE IN TRE DISTRICT! with rere to wind th oT = oe nate e Stoves, Grates, &c., at Sha nba coc PALMER & BRO.’s, _de 14-dtjanl 90 Bridgest., 8! TOYS! TOYS! nderai coed has a large collecti 7h UNFROTIONERY AND eet FANCY ARTICL’ suitable fer Chri: resents, for one ckniget than elsewhere in ES strict No. 56 Hight street, neat Brid w* : Gee: geet, ere. bala Se Se RILEY A. SHINN “0 87 Gi bs junio Bottling Depot.” eon at.. der Csr ED CIDEB: CLARI . steamer Basra purchasers, at New Be 2 Doers oma st A exter to seven; Curtain will 7 ee BENER IT OF THE GIFTED AND POPBLAR ACTRESS, MRS. D. P. BOWERS. Who will appear for tne last ape in her wonderful i reonation of LA wigHis. (Friday) EVENING, Dec. 15, 1855, Will be repeated for the time the Great Sensa- John Bro Ns, entitled tional Play b; agham, ® mal FIAT RDY AUDLEY S SECHET. To conclude witha Pas Brilliant by AUGUST GRAND MATINEE TO-MORROW (SATU To-morrow Night, LEAH, THE FORSAKEN. WASHINGTON THEATER, Corner 1th and Penn. avenue. For five nights only, commencing hb Osis -— iL. mber 18th. 6 iD on! . ..W. RAYNOR’S MINSTRELS AND BRASS BAND, (Late Christy's ) J. W. RAYNOR, Sole BT aeiete. 20 OLD ESTABLISHED ARTISTS. THE ELITE AND cus OF THE PROFES- This popular Tronpe is of" - 20 YEARS STANDING, peering in, echi sE New York for upwards of 7 years, at Hall, since which time they have be peared with distinguished success iu all the princi- pal cities of the world. F Large and appreciative audiences nightly greets reat Troupe Eroggeest the country. will ayear, in Washiagton for positively FIVE NIGHTS ONLY, previous to opening their New Opera Honse. Philade A Parquette and Family ¢ Orchestra and Balcony — de la 8” GROVER’S THEATER. BRIEF SEASON oF Grand Italian Opera. Positively limited, by absolute engagement, to SIX NIGHTS. LEONARD GROVE) DIRECTOR The Director has the honor to announce a brief season of the MARETZEK GRAND (Triple) ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY, FROM TRE ACADEMY OF MUSIC, NEW YORE, With the Entire Grand Chorus and Orchestra. OPENING NIGHT—MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, CHRISTMAS NIGHT. ST itshould be remembered that the season is upmistakably limited to Six Nights, as engage- ments long since incurred preclude the possibility of extend “F it. MONDAY, January 1, 1866, the Maretrek Grand Italian Compa commences a brief season (al- goad: announce ) at the Academy of Music, Phila- a a. je season in Washington embraces the appear- ance of every artiste. THE MARETZEK Se ATIAN OPERA COM- THE ENTIRE CHORUS’AND GRAND OR- CHESTRA, Precisely as hitherto announced. The Operas selected constitute the chiefest of the whele Italian Repertoire, thus condensing in a P oilen season of six nights what has required three months of careful study and rebearsal to pro- duce at the Hew York rps s AFRICAINE, _ | CBISPINO E.LACOMARE. _ This, the third city onthe American continent, and the fourth in the world for the production of these musical chef de auvres de la jour. FEA DIAVOLO FAUST. - TROVATORB. 7 The enbscription sale embraces A secured seat for six nights in Orchestra... 915 00 A secured seat for three nights in Orchestra, alternating with either first or second 7% 1200 tt A secured seat for three Circle or Parquette, alternating with either the first or second Operas..... A secured seat in Orchestra Opera. 30 A secur Cirele or Parquet 2 50 These prices, thepv possi: bility of mecting the enormous expenses wil = mit, are submitted with the consciousness that they are very much less than any subscriber has contri- buted for the same Operas at the New York Acade- my this season, *,* Onse: Although the seats for Operas in the Parquette and Parquette Circle, New York Academy, are held at two dollars. the whole of the Box and Balcony Gircles are three and four dollars at at the first-named price would lication at adate several Operas in for ‘a single and to sec require an advance. Such lovers of the Opera in the city as have at- tended the New York Academy during the current season will readily corroborate this. The sale of tickets for the season continues daily from 9 o’olock 8. m. to6 p. m., at the Box Office of the Theater. de 14-tf et PpArXokanma OF IRELAND. MAGNIFICENT VIEWS. Splendid Scene Beautiful Descriptions, at Seatcn Hall, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, Dec. 18th and 16th, commencing at 73s o'clock. for the benefit of the sehoois of the Immaculate Conception burch, Tickets 50 cents. de 12-4t* CANTERBURY. Corner Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street. GEORGE LEA........... weeeeeOl® Proprietor. First time of the spend Drama of the D MAN OF ROS tae it in whieh Mr. EDWIN BLANCHA! will sustain his original character of TOM,THE DUMB MAN. First week of the CANTERBURY FEMALE MINSTRELS, ad lemen in Introducing twenty-five Ladien and’ Geni bBew songs, oe ings ic. ‘Last week of the Clog Dancers KELLY AND KEEGAN. MULLIGAN, LEAVITT, BEDDEN AND RY MANin bares ork comicalities. SZOLLOSY'S GRAND BALLET TROUPE ina h Ballet Diverti INBE on rel . . B. twelve scenes. entit e world. ize drama, 1 ee THE FENIAN'S OATH, replete with new and exciting scenes, &c., &c. . J. W. M. P. f prors J. W. aoe DANOLNG PARKER'S HALL. Tanti; , bets Fe een eh and Te ate, Those desiring to ente: de 80 . pan Gos tring T can now, as we are new classes. the ing with first lesson. I in- it epee ra ing as ve. by iT Y and i ¢ or eau, Mise ga airs Weaneneay ana For Gentlemen, ‘Toceday and Friday evenings, icing Asemblics every Tharsda; . Private instruction given to snit seeteneme tt Circulars can be bed at J. F. ?; Phil Solomon's, and other book and musta cigreee : by applying at the Academy during the hours of from 8.m. tol p.m.. from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p. m., “Sinctsndaressel te the’ Acedemg will most with prompt attention. ‘ oc 4-tf I1CTOR BECKER, PIANO TUNER ANE REGULATOR AR Kota PLian®D Im 1865. Connected during ten years with the Piano Store of John ¥. Eiiis, Esq., and known as Tuner for Chickering & Sons, ORDERS ROW RECEIVED AT DEMPSEY & 0'TOU! : Honers, £0,326 Pavey. bet fan eed leek ste F. ©. BEICHENBACH’S Piano ne 2-Sm 498 Lith street, near Pa. ‘avenue. ‘REAT BARGAINSIN PIANOS, AT METZEROTT & 00.8 WAREROOMS, No. 318 Penus. ave., between 9th and 10th streets. (ne fre new Chickering & Bon's Grand Square One ‘Chickering & Ben's Parlor orn One T-cetave, William Miller, almost new, Gestsears, Goward 23s gisinway Ben's Pianos’ "We vil cal ene figures fo make room. w.eé adatareazchtaae’® Pe ed i SARIN CR ae Star. RIRDAY. DECEMBER 15, 1865. =; 3,988. - SPECIAL NOTICES: ee NOs BAD OAB) F PILES CURED BY DE oh STRICKLAND 'S PILE REMEDY. was the arm: incurable, (he bet: aoe cared ei 1 Rete BT FILN REMEDY. The es sceintion ot thoes eine beside the daily testimonials received y Dr. Strickland, onght to convince those suffer- ing that the most Spurerates chronic cases of Piles ace cared by ribs ao File Bemesy.. ne 20] verywhere. . Ww. NAIRN & CO. CHAS. CHRISTIANI, 371 Pa, avenne and 50% Ninth street. 00 36-1y A SUPERIOR REMEDY. ; wi tiousl: id to those sn! ‘e can conscientiously Sg ag a SrRion- from a distressing cough. LANDS MELLIFLUOGS COUGH BALBAM, It Fines relief almost instantaneous, aud is withal not di ible to the taste. There is nodonbt but the Mellifuous Cough Balsa: best aeuparesiees in use, and I thi etorclaims forit. We have tried it during the past week, and found relief from a most distressin; cough. Itis prepared by Pr. Strickland, No. 13 Bycamere street, Cinefnnati, Ohio, and for WAPEE'S shrus bore” ant’ Chas. 6 rug Store, ani ‘ AN Sted Pa, avenue and 502 Ninth street, oo 38-1y TO DYE EASY is very desirable. MATTHEWS’ VENETIAN HAIR DYE is the best in the world. Complete in one bottle. No wash, nestain, notrouble. Achild canapply it. Persons wishing to avoid the publici- ty of having their Hair dyed in public, caa DYE AT HOME better than any barber can doit, by using THE VENETIAN DYE. It does not rub off or make the Hair appear dusty or dead, but imparts new lifeand Instre. Gives a beautiful black or brown, as pre- ferred. Price 75 cents. Prepared by A. I. MATHEWS, N.Y. DEMAS BARNES & O0., New York, Wholesale Agents. my 16-coly COLGATE’S HONEY SOAP. This celebrated To1LEr Soar,in such universal demand, is made from the choicest materials, is mild and emollient in its nature, frarrantly scented and extremely beneficial in its action upon the skin, For sale by all Draggists and Fancy Goods Dealers. jan 28-eoly Samant Boers toa mace costats, val ans oun TAN wart ed 6 most certain, indeed, the onl: table remedy ever discov: . Curesin two to four }, and re- t saeee in twenty-four re hemi — 3 peice toldier's hope, and & friend to these who do not want to be exposed. Male packages, $32; fe- SaMARitaN's R6ot ann Henn Juicus—A positive and permanent cure for By ilis, Screfula, Ulcers, for 64. Bold'by's. Gr Fora. Ses ufverthonent iss STOP THAT SURATOHING, fate Ma a EATS Tay ATANT. 2 Gualtblains Uleers. and all Eroptions ot the skin. mar 23-ly 350 Pennsylvania avenue. And use MARRIAGE AND OELIBACY, ay of Warning and Instruction for Young bealod eter envelopes free of charge’ ir envelo ee of charge. Address Dr. J. SKILLIN HO , Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa. cies ‘oc 9.3m BOOTS, SHOES, &c. aoe O Vv SG NEW STORE’ NEW STORE! The boy having removed from his old stand, 4"9 to 495 7th street, invites the attention of his old c lic generally to his mes pub: 6 and well-selected assortment of Ladies’, Gentlemen's:Misses? and Child ren's BOOTS, SHOES AND GAITERS. Men's Calf Boots, $4 and above, Rubber Sole M. P. Boots, $5, » Kip Boots, $2and above. Calf Boots various prices, “Shoes, $1.25, worth $2, Ladies’ Morocco Boots. worth $2.75. “Lasting Congress, Double Sele, $1.75, worth §3, Ladies’ Slippers. $1.25, worth $2, 38 Pesca Balmorals, $1.75, Polish Boots, $2.25, Boys Misses’ 5 Children’s Polish Boots, $1.50. Youths’ Kip Boots, 9 to i3. There is alse. alot of Men's, and Children’s Boots, Shoes and gard to cscs, Thebe goods were inede by toe best : wi Manufacturers in the country, and will be sold at great bargains. ban ir the amber, 495 7th street. derzat? PNNNYs FRANCIS PROTT. TRUE! TRUE! TRUE! ri NO HUMBUG! Entize Steck of BOOTS AND SHOES Must be gone by the Ist of January. L. HEILBRUN & BRO. eoe SEVENTH STEEET, One deor south ef Odd Fellows’ Hall, Will only for one month longer sell off their well selected Stock at the following low rates: Men's Pegged CALF BOOTS, @4 and 98. Men's Bewed CALF BOOTS, $5. Men's Heavy Sewed CALF BOOTS, @7. Grain and Kip BOOTS, @4 up. Boy's Grain, Kip and Calf BOOTS, at all prices. Men’s BROGANS and BALMORALS, §2. Men's Bewed GAITERS, 94. Chiléren’s Copper-Toe Bhoes, $1. Ladies’ Glove-Kid BALMOBALS, $3.50. Ladies’ Glove-Kid Polish BALMORALS, 94. Ladies’ Morocco Bewed BOOTS, $2. Ladies’ Morocco Pegged BOOTS, $1.50. Ladies’ White Kid SLIPPERS, 92.50. Ladies’ Cloth and Carpet SLIPPERS, Ladies’ Rubber SHOES, $1.15. Mens’ do. do., $1.0. Misses and Children's SHOES of all styles. TRUNES and VALIOCES at prices to suit, ‘This is the last chance for Bargains, therefore call soon at BEILBEUN’S, 506 Seventh street, de 2-1m* Stone Steps at Entrance. 408 THE OLD ESTABLISHED ig LS Pennsylvania avenue, between 434 and 6th streets, home French Dressing, the best Mines, and Chifdren’s Bh eral dealers in A, BURNS, no 90-3wif LEB: acer, $05.8 N4tive GRAPES, A large supply of very superior quality ISABELLA OBAPES, Saher frais. | ist Sat Will come lower than any 1-8 KING & BURCHELL. SURPRSAE TE oe macro meay PEEL A 2 do 33-0088 *" sear Bevensh street TELEGRAMS, &c. In the Kentucky House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. Young offered the following resolution, which was referred to the Commit- tee on Federal Relations and ordered to be printed: “That this Assembly heartily sp eke the action of the Jast General Assembly in rejecting the proposed amendment of the Constitution of the United States, and believes that vote to be a finality; and thatthe Assembly bas no right or authority toconsider or vote upon this measure until it shall be again passed or proposed by Congress.” The resolution in reference to the pardon of Jefferson Davis was taken up to-day in the Virginia House of Delegates yesterday. Mr. Stearns offered a substitute recommending the pardon of all political prisoners, believing the Pepe’ and happiness of the country would be thereby promoted. Mr. Jones opposed the consideration, and on his motion the whol» subject was laid upon the table. The remains of Johnathan Gillett, formerly of the firm of Gillett & Rawson, of New York who disappeared three years ago, have been found in Woronto under circumstances which leave no doubt of his having been murdered. The Mayor has offered a reward of a thousand dollars for the apprehension of the murderers. Sam. E. May, Secretary of State of Oregon» telegraphed to the Secretary of State on Tues- day, “Oregon ratified the endment yester- day. Glery to God.” CONGRESSIONAL. ‘Tne SENATE, yesterday, after concluding the eulogies upon the late Senator Collamer, ad- journed ull Monday next, In THE House, after the conclusion of our report— [he resolution of Mr. Wilson of Ohio, «Tift all papers which may be offered relative to the representation of the late so-called Confederate States of America, or either of them, shall be referred to the joint committee of fifteen mem- bers without debate, and no member shall be admitted from either of said so-called States until Congress shall declare such States or either of them entitled to representation,” was adopted—yeas 107, nays 56. = A message was received from the Senate announcing the death of the Hon. Jacob Colla- mer, when Mr. Morrill, of Vt., delivered a enlogy on the distinguished deceased, and, in conclusion, of- fered the usual resolutions of respect. Messrs Woodbridge, of Vt, Mr. Raymond, ot N. Y., Mr Grider, of Ky., and Mr. Went- worth, of lil, severally paid their tribute to the character of the deceased. The resolutions were then agreed to and the House adjourned till Monday. LOCAL NEWS. —.—_— Corporation Affairs. BOaRD OP ALDERMEN, Special Meeting, Dec. 14.—The President (Mr. T. E. Lioyd) in the chair. Present: Aldermen Barr,Canfield,Gu- lick, A. Lloyd, McCathran, Noyes, Owen and Turton. Mr Barr presented the petition of N. Zanger tor remission of a fine; referred to the commit- vee on claims. Mr. Owen presented the petition of George Taylor, accompanied by a bill to reimburse the said Taylor for money erroneously paid fora license; referred to claims committee. Mr. Canfield introduced a bill relating to the issuing of contracts for improving the streets, which was amended on motion of Aldermen Gulick and Turton, and passed. [It provides that the Mayor, in awarding the contracts for laying pavements, curbstones, paving gutters, and other street improvements, which are given out in January and February, he shall not give to one contractor work in more than one ward at the same time.} The bill from the Common Council author- izing a special election to be held in the city on the 2Ist of December for the purpose of ascer- taining the sentiments of the citizens on the subject of extending the elective franchise to the negro population in Washington was taken up. Mr. A. Lloyd moved that the bill be put on its passage. r. Gulick said the bill was a very imper- tantone. There were some objectionable fea- tures in the bill, parucularly the short time allowed before the election. It would take a great deal to arouse the people, they haying began to consider the passage of a negro suf- frage law for the District by Congress as a foregone conclusion. He did not believe that Congress intended to force the matter. He should not yote agamst this bill, but he thought this action rather premature, and would result disadvantageously to the citi- zens. There was no doubt that there were many Congressmen who would yote fora ne- gro cuffrage bill, simply because eer, thought the citizens were opposed toit. In his judg- ment it would be better to pass a resolution asking Congress tosubmit any law they may enact onthe subject of negro suffrage in the District to the citizens for their approval or re- jection. Mr. Noyes said there wasno doubt the peo- ple of the city were decidedly opposed to negro suffrage, as were the people of the country elsewhere in their own Pocalities, as shown in the recent elections, but he thought next Thurs- day might be too soon to get out a full expres- sion of the sentiment or me poor, and as Con- gress ballon gene cel ns ly not —_ ns as Uon upon the iatter um after is weedy kmere ‘would be time for the election it tponed for a tertnight. He was inclined to =r with PB eg that some members of Congress would vote for negro suffrage pure- ly from the fact that the people here were, op- posed to it: but as it was desirable to act with unanimity, and the lower Board had passed the bill for an election unanimously, he be- lieved it would be best for this Board to con- cur. held the election Mr. Canfield said tf the: this month, the yoters would not be required to pay the school tax, as would be the case if the election was called after the first of Janu- ary. her. Gulick moved to amend the bill by sub- ottatong the 26th of December for the date now L) ified. r. Turton said there was as much time given now asthere was at the general elections. This subject had been considerably agitated, and every citizen had already made up his mind ‘with reference to it. Mr. Gulick withdrew his amendment. The President (Mr. T. E. Lloyd) said there Was no question of the importance of this bill, or of the sentiments of the a of W: = ton. The people were undou ly epee negro suffrage in this community. e knew the impression had been formed that a number of the oor a meen negro suffrage, but wi mi mast with the citizens of the District knew that there was nothing more it to their feelings than the granting of elective fran- chise to the ——— here. He could not see why Congress should seek to force it upon the people of Washington, except upon the princi- ple that might makes right Among the con- stituents of the Senators and Representatives, where this question was presented, and where there were comparatively few negroes, it was determined by. an wey prey vote a le would not permit negro suffrage. The _otion ‘Was presented in the States at a time when it was supposed that had the necessity ge the people a have hypeonal ba right of negro suffrage. He wot himeelf that had he been a citizen of those States he would not have hesitated to vote for ge the right of suffrage to the small num- ‘Tr of negroes there, their vote could not have an: reciable effect, but in this city, crowd from the South, such a measure would be positive ruin. He entertained the would calmly consider the matter, that the le of the District shall have some rights, and grant to them to Congress opaletion of fifteen or twenty y furnished a force of six thousand, and that the whites, out of six: thonsand, furnished only fifteen hundred, it ‘was their duty to nail the lie to the counter at once. All knew that of here in 1861 and i ie H [Es ghged ty H F i z e549 : a i H i i Dulated the avenues, followed by a crowd of their own color, —_ when in ao the Treasury building each ccktior cxiend a A me ony wer, pas me him off to Analostan Island, and made a soldser of him the vet, been in the service. As to the statements in that memorial to the Senate, re- specting the eums paid ~ the colored people for the education of white children, a more Airocious lie was never placed wu paper. The negroes bad paid the i sum of about $500 towards the school fund, and had received in Be pp to their investment a hundred fold more benefit than had the whites, Such statements &s had been made in that ne- gro memorial to Congress were published, and = many believed them, but more atrocious falsehoods were never ev gps Could 1% be possible thst this little community, this Corporation at poe for Khe protection ~ and improvement P! Ly. com- trolled’ by contrabands flocking from all aimong the negroce that the right of suifrage among the negroes e Tight of su’ had been extended tothem they would flock here by thousands, and then the question would arise, is the elective franchise a boon to them? There was a deep-seated antagonism between the two races, and as soon as they were put on & political equality that antagonism would be developed. Would the white laboring clase allow the refugees who would crowd into Washington to vote, to be put in the work- shops and monopolize the labor of the city? Connecticut and other States had refused to allow this privilege, and the result of all this agitation would be to put the negro in the same unfortunate condition that the Indian is in. The only question was whether the ple woula come outand vote. Their sentiments he well knew, but so indignant were they at the thought that Congress will vote upon this District what they will not do elsewhere, and regarding it as a foregone conclusion, many of them would not vote at all. It was the duty ot every man, whatever his condition might be, to put m bis vote on this question, for his- tory atleast. Much had been said of disloyalty in this community. There were many in Con- gress who believed that the city was disloyal, but how they got the idea was marveleus. At what time in the history of the last four years, did it require the most nerve to be loyal T }o one could deny that the year 186! was that time. Did the citizens of Washington manifest any indisposition to defend the country? Did they not turnich over three-fourths of their yo- ting popu lation at the call of the President? Such being the facts, might we not ask that our wishes in this matter may be considered t Might we notappeal to the generosity of Sen- atorsand Representatives, and ask them to do as they would be done by? That this people, numbering 120,000, without representation, who bave sustained the cause of the Government with their treasure and their blood, may not be subjected to this ignominy. The bill was then passed—yeas. Aldermen Barr, Canfield, Gulick, A. Lioyd, McUathran, Noyes, Owen, Turton, and the President; naye, none. The bill from the Common Council, request- ing the Mayor to oaPEty the two boards with copies of the general laws of the Corporation since 1560, was passed; and the board ad- journed. Boarp oF Common Covnctt.—President Moore in the chair, anc ail ihe meuibers present except Messrs. Simms, Stewart, Talbert, Ty- man, Walker, and Williams. Mr. Peugh, from the speciai committee on the Mayor's communication relating to the in- troduction of bills in Congress providing tor negro suffrage, reported a bill authorizing the Mayor to cause a special election to be held on the —— day of December, that the voters may express their sentiments on the question of ne- gro suffrage The Chair (Mr. Moore) said that he did not like the preamble, and that some would take it as an imputation on the a. and suggested the following substitute; which was accepted by Mr. Pengh: Whereas several bills have been introduced in Congress having in view the extension of the elective franchise in this city so as to confer its privileges on the negro population; and Whereas the members of the National Legis- lature, to whom is committed the protection of the interests of the people of the National Metropolis, should be correctly informed of the sentiments of this community on a question so materially affecting their presentand future interests, as well as the interests of the coun- try generally; therefore, be it Kesolved, That the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to cause an election to be held op —, the —— day of December, 1865, and cause polls to be opened on that day, and be kept open from —— o'clock in the morning until —— o'clock in the evening, to enable the legal voters of the city of Washington to give ex- pression in a formal manner of their opinions on the propriety of extending the elective fran. chise to the negro population now residents, or hereafter to become residents, within the limits of this Corporation. Sec.2. And be it enacted, That the commis. sioners of the last election shall be and are hereby authorized to act as commissioners of the special election herein provided for; and, in case of the absence, disability, or refusal of any ofthem toserve, then such vacancy or vacancies shal] be filledin the manner provi- ded by existing law. Sec. 3. And be it enacted, That the commission- ere of this special election shall, under the di- rection of the Mayor, have prepared and print. ed the necessary ballots to enable the legal yoters of the several election precincts to give a full and fair expression of their sentiments upon the question herein submitted to them, and that the yotes received shall be counted by the commissioners aforesaid and returned to the Mayor. who shall transmit a copy of the said returns to the presiding officer of each house of Congress, to be laid before those bodies, and order the same to be published in the newe- papers of the city. r. Peugh said that the people were taking such an interest in this question and that it Would not be difficult to get outa full vote at three days notice. He thought that 4 hours notice was sufficient. MY. Hall moved > pe the day of elee- tion to the first Monday in June, which was the general election day. He did not think there was any power under the charter to hold 8s} ecial election of this kind. i ore was lost—yeas 1, (Mr. Hall,) pays 14. r. Ferguson moved that the polls be opered ateight o’cleck and closed at six, which was carried. Mr. Feugh moved that the election be fixed for Thu: y next. ee moyed to set the first Monday in next July, Mr. Anderson moved to lay the resolution on the table. Mr. Herrell said that theelection may as well be held at once, and he had ne doubt but that = vote would come out without much tron- le. on “Peugh'e amendmen ignati r. Pe 's it des: Thursday next, 2ist inst., the vote stood 13 ry the ve and two in the negative, (Messrs. , Ander- ons ‘erguson, Hamilton, Weightand ie Beckdent (ey Riso eas and the mat, (Mr. . Ferguson introduced the following : Whereas a petition has beea presented to the United States Senate, which petition eo to be from 2,500 negro inhabitants of aaking- ton, and who represent themselyes to be tax- Pepe it resolved, Th and iy wed, That the wag te be, he is hereby requested, to inform board the number and names of all negro prope! ers in this city; and the Mayor is hereby fur- ther requested, if possible, to obtain a copy of the petition referred to in this resolution, with the names of wh ea affixed to said pe- tition, and transmit same to this board. Mr. Ferguson said one of his objects was to ascertain if the 2,500 signers were old residents or newly-imported contrabands. After the in- be Would move its reference to & committee to ex~ “Mr Moore (Mr 1 in the chair) ti . Moore . Peugh in chair) thought that the tation of the petition was the t ition ever I that a large propordion o the signers are they hold about one- ith part of the geek gy a ulation of 15,000 and one-fourth of the fond, and say that during the outof their lation they furnished 3,500 while te waites, with @ population of for- Halt iii ete fie : ae Hr