Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1865, Page 2

~ EVENING STAR. ‘W. B. WALLACH, Editer and Proprietor. WASHINGTON CITY: FRIDAY........... DECEMBER 15, 1865. S7 READING MATTER ON BVERY PAGE. BER OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. THE STAR. Senators and Representatives can have the ordering it through the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, or mt the office of the Star, corner of 1ith street aad Pennsylvania avenue. —_———+o0ee— BULES FOR THE PRESENTING OF CLAIMS. The great number of submitted claims daily established forthe mformation and guidance of Persons presenting them. They will in no case, whatever, be from. If the ap- unty it should be stated under made. 1. If under Act of July 22, i661, the man should state, under oath, whether he has received the $25 advance Bounty, or whether he c!aims the whole of the 100 mty. 2. If under any other Act authorizing the payment of U Bized and borne on his company rolls as such veteran. 4. Colored soldiers applying for Bounty sbould state whether they were mus- tered as “free on or before April 19, 1861,” or ‘were “enrolled and subject to draft” at the date ot enlistment. 5. If the claim is for Back-Pay, the man must name the months for which he cma, and state where and on what rolls (hospital or other) he has been mustered, or | Where he was on each Lope of from the time he first claims pay to date of discharge. 6. In cases of claims for unsettled Clothing, the sworn statement ofa Commanding Officer of the Company to which the claimant belonged, sustaining tbe claim must be filed with it. 7. if the claimant be an officer, he must state when Iast paid, and, if ible, the name of the Paymaster who paid him. 8. In all cases send duplicate copies of Form 5 in enlisted men's cs-es, duly signed and witnessed. In cases of officers Form 3, to be signed and sworn to. a Tue WesK.Y Stak is now on our counter forsale, and in wrappers ready for the mails, containing the entertaining tale, «Capt. Jack Ballast’s Story,” the poems of “The Fisher- men" and “The Deceitful Italian,” proceed- ings of Congress, the Supreme and Distriet Courts, and the City Councils, foreign, domes- tic, military, naval, departmental and local pews, agricultural miscellany, and the latest telegraphic dispatches from all quarters. ConGREssionaL Dinectory.—We have re- ceived a copy of the well-arranged Congres- sional Directory for this session, compiled for the use of Congress by Ben Perley Poore, Esq., Clerk of Printing Records. ST We are indebted to George Bell, Esq., of the National Express and Transportation Com- pany, for Richmond papers of the Mth. S7 The Fenian Senate continues in session and on Wednesday listened to the reading of President W. R. Roberts’ Inaugural Address. ‘The Brotherbood are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Head Center, James Stephens, and they expect, by decapitating the rival Presidents and submitting the control to Ste- phens, that the rival factions in their organi- zation may be again united. A Senate dele- gation visited President O’Mahoney’s head- quarters on Wednesday, and formally de- manded the books, papers and funds of the society, but the gentlemen were shown the outer door. S7 The message of President Johnson was looked forward to with so much anxiety and ‘was regarded of such great international im- portance by the Canadian people, that it was telegrapbed complete to the Montreal news- papers, and appeared in full in their issues of the morning following the day of its presenta- tion to Congress. It bas been well canvassed by the provincials, and is considered by them an able State paper, and, on the whole, pacific in tone. Fears or an Inscgerection—The Freder- icksburg Ledger says: We hear that the Coun- ty Court of Spotsylvania has expressed to Gun Harris its fears of a negro insurrection during Cbristmas. Gen. H. will, we learn, take prompt measures to repress any distur- bance should one occur, but does not share the apprehensions felt by the Court. Aw AwntI-Fexian MovementT—A _ move- Ment in opposition to Fenianism, bas been set on foot by anumber of leading Irishmen in Brooklyn. A public meeting is to be called at the Academy of Music, at which resolutions ————s the Fenians will be offered.—N. F. “oat. S7 A fifteen year old lady of Palmer, Mass., is the mother of a flourishing pair of twin we UNCLAIMED TELEGRAM Awznican Trerxorarn ComPany, Office Willards’ Hotei, December 15, 1845. The ollowing Te! remain in this o! ‘undelivered, for want of address and from Julia C. Barker, B i Kisder, care Meary ‘oberts P. SNYDER, Manager. AmMERican TE: PH COMPANY, Office 422 Pa. avenue, December 1s, ines ice The following Telegrams remain in this oi undelivered, for want of sufficient address and from other canses : Jobn G Fleming, Brig Genl K D Henry B. P. SNYDER, Manager. Chas Youkle, nov L-tf =~ 1.0. 0. ¥F —FRIENDSHIP LODGE. NO. —A Spectal Meeting willbe held THIS er- pect (Friday) EVENING, at 7% 0 to make ments for the funeral of F: a) =e PH SwEBT.P. 8, SEVENTH WARD —The citizens of the Holl. corner of Maryland avenue and 1ith t . corner of avenue street west, on TURSDAY EVENING next, at 7 o’cleck. te consider the question of the extension of the rigbt of wuffrage. All citizens are urgently re- quested to be present. de 15 at Ss MPREANCE MEETI The regular onthly meeting of the CATHULIC TO- aBsTinENcE IETY will be held on SUNDAY EVENING next, the at Gon- aga Hall, at 7 o'clock. The Hon. Sidney Perham, of Maine: Prof. Wm. P. Drew, and other distin guished advocates the cause, will address the meeting. | The public are invited to ie 18. =~ A FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE Weabington City Orphan Asi is bel jo Hy nd YOUN T C{OLABE, Sec, ng at Ode F. Hall. 7th street. Fair is thro the day, and at night. Music. ob- ke of pad and taste, beside articles of utility, combine to render it = mort attractive place of re- sort The public are invil their Christ stitotion to enlarge its borders. de 15 dtz3d NEN A Special Mestines co jo. Le y con- Ey deren. will be Bel TO-MOBBOW (friday) deiczt *° WE! R. McLEAN, Scribe. ON AND AFTER DECEMBER 15, 1565, the und jgned A ‘les, on it re oi close their Stores at 9 o'clock p. "Mc PHERSt F Jon WALSH Jee ee F. X. POOLE * J.B. GARDNEB. | shri ap HORSE FOR RAFFLE. 7 mn FBIDAY NIGHT, at the Ladies Fair for the benefit ef 8t. Dominic ing held at Island Hall, ated to the Chu: 0. Tho @ desiring chance are reovested to send in their names or call im person at the Fair Rooms, oe ae le 14. del st TMERS, who have reason think meters or service 1EBD8 AND CAGES, P - » FO wen SE _de 18. 1* between O and Henests, F®*#1NGS FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF ¥ FAIRBANKS’ STANDARD SCALES. a ing On an) BAY AND COAL SCALES put up in any part of | public reservation 1h the ety," where there the cc untry. AFES ALES. st aranteed factory . prices Les 3 P Baktuolow: Agent for Washington, 7th street. de 15-colw Pen FL otra Girts. Large Stock of en. FINE FANCY 600D8, suitable for the Holidays, Just opened at ETCHISOW’S FANCY STORE, Gr 15-6t* 12 Market bpace, bet. 8th and Sth sta, Ak KIND OF SEWING cone om Grover & Ba- ker's Machine, at 337 2ist street. between A end I etreets. Also, gad Its several furnished BOOMS to nited States | TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. _ FROM GEORGIA. The President to Gev. Johnson—New Gov- ernor’s Status to be Defined. MILLEDGEVILLE, Dec. 12.—The Previsional Governor has sent to the Legislature the fol- lowing despatch : “ Wasninoton, Dec. 11.—The Governor elect will be inaugurated, which will not in- terfere with the Provisional Governor. You will receive instructions in a few days in re- gard to being relieved. Why cannot you elect a Senator? I would issue ne commissions to members of Congress, but leave that for the in- coming Governor. We are under obligations | to you for the noble, efficient, and — manner in which you discharged the duties of Provisional Governor, and you will be | tained by the Government. “ANDREW JOHNSON, President.” A committee was appointed to wait upon Mr. Jenkins, and learn when it would suit him to be inaugurated. It is understood that he nosy to know his real status before taking is seat. Kentucky Legislature Removing Treason Disabilities. Lovisvittx, Dec. 14.—In the Senate, by a Yote of 22 to 12, they the House bill re- moving disabilities from persons engaged in the rebellion. The House by a vote of 57 to 8 a ju- diciary bill pardoning all who have committed treason against the Commonwealth. The House repealed the act "approved Feb. 22d to provide a civil remedy for injures done by disloyal persons, not, however, to affect pending action. New York Markets. New York, Dec. 15.—Cotton dull at 49 cents. | Flour advanced 5ai0 cents. Wheat advanced | Ja2 cents. Corn advanced 1 cent. Beef steady. | Pork and Lard firm. Whisky dul). Corasts: ERSHIP NOTICE. popertnership firm of Gordon & Keyes was November 15th, 1865, 4 the death of Hi 7a Gordon. The business of the firm will be settled by the,eubscriber. All persons havin; laims against the late firm are req' to presen’ them on or before January Ist, 1336, to ALBERT B. KEYES, Surviving Partner, de 15-3t™ at Willards’ Motel. UsIcaL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, AT M METZERUTT’S MUSIC STORE. A large lot of fine Music Boxes, Flut and Violins, yengniton tly bound Musi tzu rove pars eerieeeremracau® usi ‘oys. have jus' if at METZEROTT'S Music Store, No. 315 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. Sole agency of Steinway’s Pianos and Mason & Hamlin’s Cabinet Organs. de 15-tf ONSIKUR ALEXANDER WOLOWSEIL, PI- M ANIST AND YOOALIST, s0 well known in Washington, and who has brought cut som of the best talent in eur city by ht pises system, has accepted an ement the ‘aris Exhibition im 1350. Consequently this will be any person having ouly «slight eowlodee of eriats iD ‘reson WiDg 01 as ow! music will be enabled u's very short time to reed atone ecnte the most difficult pieces with rare perfection. As to the vocal part, by his way of vocalization , he ae ae most extraordinary results. Monsi: ‘olows! Beets AND SHOES. Everybody in search of s good and reliabl er Shoe, that will e satisfaction im or ae Tespect, at the lowest market prices, most r ‘tfully invited tocall and exam. ; Misses’, and Chil dren's Glows and Calf Kid Merocee at ren, ve and C: Gente’ French and American GALE BOOTS GAITERS and BALMORALS of all qualities. aes — Childrens’ BOOTS and SHOES in end- jess variety. Childrens’ COPPER-TIPPE — 'D SHOES of supe- The quality of my Shoes will compare with the beat in market,and prices with th city. A call is solicited. asides I. ROSENTHAL, No. 517 7th st., three aeureckace Ds 15-ecolm it. de Intelligencer Building. Fokrvay PRESENTS. B. H, STINEMETZ, HATTEB AND FUBRIER, 234 Penna. ave., third door from 13th street, Has opened a ply of LADIES’ AND MISSES’ FURS, Particular attention given to those most suitable for presents. Also, Ladies’ and Misses’ BERBY HATS, Fur-trimmed HOODS, &c., &c, = coer err AND YOUTHS, ¢ Holiday Silk and Gassimere Ha! id Caps, imported Scotch Cape, Gold, Hliver cad heny Head Walking Canes, Beaver ani Otter Muffiecs pe Ww oft and Bex < Car Kobes. ‘a el ir prices, and guaranteed FURS SLTER: ~ LOST AND FOUND. OST. Friday) morning, s Iedy’s small L. Seas, marc, Moh be liberally rowaried by leaving it at 329 N, Y. avenue, do 15-3t* O8T—0: Tasnkogi vi ‘aap ¢ liver )"eelored, and zai er Por ke aan Ll to ~ al E le reward. Towe"biei, ‘will receive # suitab! KF PAGE. EST Bat ‘ight, it T decks an tron ray OnSE. "The owner is request: come vi TO] Charges, and tskehimaway, - J-MABTIN No. 51 Bell st., Georgetown, D. 0. de 5 [4 ‘WAED—Lost, sbout a week ago. $50 Piece ced conet DIAMOND BREAS PIN. — SS ae ners _ pon ret ‘arland . Char neg Saloon, Hst., bet. ‘Joth and llth. it* EW ARD—Stoler from S20 Fate kar, seven Fear old new shoes on hi feet. with the U ? Teiven ty ONORGE F-QULIOK: REWARD —Aerezes from F stree' acer it of $2 fat tat @ BLA % th isth COW, with white be- in. ee ee ee ne ene oP net y.and leng |, turned up,and about ten Cid W hoover brings the said Cow to LAW ENGR MONAHAN will receive the above reward. It" TRAYED OR STOLEN—On Thankegiving Day Seo" Barrel HORSES one thick set horse. with a scar on one of tie legs, Rear the hoof, and 12 or 14years old. The other a mediam size, with star in forehead, and the hair rubbed off the right hind leg, near the flank on the inside about 5 years old. ‘A suitable reward will be paid for any information that will lead to their ri covery, on applying at Mr. T. B. JAC! avenue. between 4th and 5th east. OST—Last evening, about 7 o’clock, on 9th si between I street and New York avenue. BROWN FUR CAPE, lined with brown silk. T! finder will be suitably rewarded by returning it to No. 383 9th street above I. de 14-3t* \AKEN UP ASTRAY—One red COW, with white face, and one red HEIFER. The owner will please come forward, prove property: and take them away, Wiltiah SMitiey 3 218 Ist., between 19th and ath. STRAYED OR STOLEN—On_ Thanksgiving Ss night, Dec. 7th. one BAY HORSE. sore on hit back, between? and 8 years old; mane little cro ‘ long foretop and tail nf liberal reward will be given if brought to WM. F.-HARRISON. corner of 4th and East Capitol sts. de 14-3t* 1 0 REWARD-—3Strayed or stolen, on Sunda; evening.a BAY MARE, with saddle an bridle on, with a blue blanket under the saddle; olds her head down; rubbed a little on her left side. The finder will receive the above reward by returning her to T. WATEBS, Vermont ave., bet. L and M sts, de 14-2t* CAME TO MY PREMISES, on the 12th instant, a BAY MARE, lame in left fore foot. The — is warned (com ferward, prov” property, pay charges and o her aw: i B. W. FERGUSON, J.P., _ de 12-3t* corner Pa. ave. and Ist st. west. between OST—On Monday, some time between Il or 12 e’clock noon, and 4p m., an officer's military CAPE, lined with red, very heavy. and with velvet collar buttoned en. “An rie returnin, same to 411 13th street. shal be very liberally re- warded. The cape ie supposed to have been left in some place or dropped in the street. de 13-3t* $1 0 REWARD —A LADY’S GOLD WATCH, with Chain and Trinkets attached, was lost on Saturday evening on I street, near St. John’s Church. The number of the watch is 1,21; maker, Charles Jacob. The above reward will aid to any person who will leave the sam jalt’s. or atmy idence, No. 200 I street. de 11-6t) MORRIS 3. MILL! the at BOARDING. OB RENT WITH BOARB—Several handsome- ly furnished ROOMS, No. 459 12th st., between Gand H streets, west side, de 15-4t* YOMFORTABLE KOOMS and good Board, from $25 to $30 per month, at 470 12th st., 24 door above F, de 14-3t* FLANDS0MELY FURNISHED Rooms, suite ble for a gentleman and wife, or single, with or without BOARD, 455 10th street, between D and E. ‘de 14 3" CONNECTICUT HOME—The Misses KIRK- houre Noe 330 ort ate furnlaned the Prick No. 2 etre eT and BED ROOMS on 24 and 3d floors for reat, sre Bly or in suites, with Mret clase TABLE BOARD. INGLE GENTLEMEN OR GENTLEMEN and +) their Wives can be accommodated with pleasant ROOMS and BOARD; sing, Table Boarders by ap- plying ene. 42% Carrol! Place, Capitel Hill. OMFORTABLE ROOMS AND B C be obtained for ladies og eR RE able terms. Corner 2d and by streets, first house from Pennsylvania aven de 11 Im* ~ EVERAL GENTLEMEN, OR A GENTLEMA! Sentiedy can obtain a it OM and geod BOARDING in a Pennsylvania family, at No. 476 Maryland a , near 434 street. A few Table Boarders acc jodated. do 6-l1m* COD TABLE BOARD CAN BE OBTAINED G ithe Twitheut rooms, No. 24 Missouttare, between 43; and 6th streets, or at 548 Pa. a: *f between Ist «nc tdats. de 3-Im* ABLE BOARDERS can be accommodated at T SMABT’S Restaurant,No. 151 Pennsylvania - Bo - avenue. near 17th street. UENISHED ROOMS AND BOARDING—At F No. ase 6th street, between C and el ea avenue. no 28-Im* EROES OF THE WAR. PUBLISHED THIS DAY. HEADLEY’S BOY'S LIF GEN. La SHERIDAN. OF 1vol.,16mo, Fancy cloth. 360 » - . 7 ps TT ime Five illus. HEADLEY’S BOY'S LIFE OF VICE-ADMIRAL D. G. FARRAGUT. lvol., 16mo. Fancy cloth, 0 pages. Five illus- trations, Price The above are uniform and c mplete the Library of “Modern A: Herces.” by P. C. Hrav- LEx. of which four volumes have already been Sherman, Mitchel published, viz: Gens. Grant, whtchare realy hie ot enieticeen, tons ot 3 x sets, in neat box, ferming a Boat invaluable Libre: ry for and young men. lumes. For sa’ by all Bool seers, eperate vol ei WM. H. APPLETON, Publisher and Wholesale Booksell: Mt __ Nos. 92 and 94 Grand street’ New York, T°? THE PUBLIC, We would Foopectfally call the attention of the “citizens of Washington, Geo: and Alexan- dria to thefact that” Coorsetown and Ale; OUR LEASE EXPIRES ON THE F: oF hanes NEXT, mar At which time, we are infermed b; oe x, aah lager a ofthe THE PROPERTY THAT wE NOW couUPY. Corner Seventh street and Market Space, WILL BE SOLD, Not knowing into whose hanis ft may fall, ong te ponvide against all senlnaeeiik ne 5 commence from this date to dispose of our entire stock, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT ONE HW THOUSAND DOLLARS, waters AT SUCH PRICES AS WILL DE - iv PRTITIOE. FY ALL COM Without quoting any prices, we cerdi: invite all to come and judge for themselten, woniee ated by sincere motives, and promise most faith. fully te do what we propese. It will be expected that as we shall sell our goods at ee reduced prices, the money in all cases must be fort! coming. wo. oS AREER ng he ar '. de 16-e06t 527 Seventh street. Fo, SALE—A modern Calash CARRIAGE for public use, in good order. Also, s HORSE ‘ee! we lar . 4 Capitel Hilt. rare ove ais ies” A. BH. YO a Ar 469 BIBT i STREET iwoen 1 Band Fis fed Ree renary Line hie hag en elses Fresh NUTS ofall Fine COFFEES sud TEA 8, ‘ine White and Brown AB, FuSuger Ne frustae BREAKFAST BACU Fine HAMS and SMOKED BEEF, fas peering, indeed, in a well-kept Grocery All | sold delivered free of sth stcSch: beteen tak ren of Shares from 460 Weer AND coat. Lhave now on hand one of the largest and best assorted stock of WOOD and COAL in the District, at the lowest market price. Coal delivered clean and full weight, Raion ninzasn cet A . Of suitable for Radiators, j. and . Fereies. sad Fecnnoes at $13 per ton of 2,246 Tard povwce: tht stress come tel Wn south Capitol Hilt; Wharf foot of 4th street "Ne dui proved lots =e felling it in before pine o bas the. snowy removed A ELXANELLED LEATAER DUCK for Carries iy a ta A‘ i BGR at mS 47o"Tieh street, between Band ; 282 serw ite AND wSTH srs, 282 OLD ESTABLISHED STAND. ; wooD hd COAL. Asn ior stock of all kinds of Wi split teeny length oraieg ot hee ———_ KINDLING WOOD. A well selected article of Pine, express); kindling, sawed short and fine split. as a sul ftace for charcoal. tor eeene, eng ity A eanerice, Pf Se, house Dy m for @ manufacture indli: aud Rtove Wood, achesper and better article may be relied on. THOS. J. GALT. de &-iw Cc a ical COAL! Coal kept in floored and roofed buildings, Hrihe free from dirt. WHITE AND RED ASH COAL all sizes constantly on hand. A prime article and full weight may be relied on at reduced rates for cash. Pennsylvanii meen hat en! ja avenue. betw G 282 *iith aud Ithets. destw 2O2 WW SEELEszROWS, CANAL BARROW: STOR cou KS. COUNTER BRUS HES, p PLATFORM SCALES. 2 BASKETS, ~~ Pee e BROOMS, MEASURES. &c., &. J.P, BARTHOLOW, Hardware and Agricultural Imp. Warehouse, 55% 7th street, below Penn. avenue, de 12-eolw Washington, MEScE ree CUTTERS, a SAUBA CUTTERS. SAUSAGE STUFFERS, CLEAVERS, J.P. BARTHOLOW, * Hardware and Agricultural lement Warehouse, 558 7th Pe Pena: avenue, de 12-eo2w Washingten. cit BAILBOAD BONDS. ‘We have for sale at 95 $20,000 bond: the Washington and wo Matfsoed Cons Ysiect s vor ovate onaee nests January Istand July int in each yearn F ee gs ee reaage ure the Kallrosd. they offer a Gealrable tem of arate Ther will be sold in seme to spit porcheerce, wat: iw SAY COOKE & 00. G{BEAT CLOsING-oUT SALE of JEWELRY, WATCHES, AND SILVER WARE, and sea, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. grieaaies prisemind a sete re ote Oj of Goods being ht at gold prices, ey Will be old pouitively et OOBT IN CUR: SF Patrons having Watches and Jewel; January, r repairs, w! orale cheap’ 1" aft» Regulator, apd Mirror S455. DOORS, BLINDS. $00,000 Lights Sash, Glazed and . 3,000 Doors, all quali iennea steno 5,000 pairs Blinds, Pivot and Stationary. And t4 largest stock of Builder's materials ever otered'in thie city, 08 hand gud sitet We colt at . WwW, TON'S Builder's Pot é de 13-e03t . OE C4 i fg We rare just teetrs wet let Btock ies” and Ge ‘2 SEAT Re. sua are ead. phe eattige iis mies te AEY Pern diby alte St cl BARN su if s nOBBY HORSES. and © inthe city, z ¢. WOODWARD a sow are deseo Bo"® scH0or cLorame, ‘We have on hand, and are receiving daily, every Ds. on { ADY-MAPR CLOTHING INTER comprising all styles ond qualities. at low prices. sane. Wal Pana EOOND EDITION, 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. aug Ono Beak es Boas wtions of Government ig eo quo- EW YORE FIRST BOARD SALES. Coupons, 106%; Five Twenties, 1962, 103%; Five Twenties, 1964, bay e Ten Forties, 91%; Uerti- ficates, 97%; Gold, 145%. DISAPPEARANCE OF CHOLERA AT HAVRE. The State Department has received a com- munication from our Consul at Havre, France, dated November 30, 1965, containing the fol- lowing account of the rise, progress, and dis- appearance of the choleraat that port: Cholera irs appeared on the 10th day of October, and was doubtless introduced by an arrival from Paris, where the disease was at its height, of about nine hundred German emeigrants, on their way to New York. There were about fifty deaths from cholera at Havre, principally among the poorer classes in the en ns. During the last ten days of November not a single case had been reported, and the chief. health officer pronounced the city free from all contagious disease, and had been instructed to deliver clean bills of health to vessels leaving that port. THE CRAVEN COURT-MARTIAL. The findings and sentence of the naval court- martial, of which Vice Admiral Farragut was president, for the trial of Commodore Craven, tor declining the challenge of the commander of the rebel pirate Stonewall, in the harbor of Fayal, have been published: The court sen- tenced Commodore Craven to be suspended for two years. The Secretary of the Navy re- turned the findings and sentence dispapproved, tothe Court, which reiterated its decision. The Secretary of the Navy then dissolved the Court, and releasing Com. Craven from arrest, directed him to return to duty. REPRIMANDED. Lieut. Col. Ward Marston, of the Marine Corps, on duty at Boston,and tried before a court-martial for failing to account for $3,000 of Government funds in his possession, has been reprimanded by the President, and suspended for three years, with a de- duction of one-half of his retired pay, until the deficiency in his accounts is made up. The court sentenced him to be dismissed the service, with the loss of all pay and allow- ances, but the President mitigated the punish- ment as above stated. SEIZURE OF SMUGGLED GO@Ds. The Commissioner of Customs received in- formation yesterday that a cargoof whisky, teas, dry goods, &c., has been seized by the col- lector of customs stationed at Rochester, N. Y. The goods were smuggled from Canada, through the district of Oswego, N. Y., where it would seem that persons foliowing this un- lawful trade find greater facilities for their operations than at the other points. Mr. Wm. . Crennell Collector at Rochester, is deserv- ing ot commendation for his vigilance. GOVERNMENT SALE OF WHISKEY. Colonel Bell, of the Subsistence Department, opened at 12 m., yesterday, the proposals for purchasing Whiskey received up to that time. Bids ranged from $i.90 to $2.30 per gallon for 98 barrels. All over $2.10 were accepted, and 410 barrels taken. TO BE DISCHARGED. The 3d regiment U.S. colored troops have arrived trom Brownsville, Texas, having been mustered out at Brazos Santiago, and have been reported to Brevet Major W. A. La Motte for final payment and discharge. PERSONAL.—Gen. John A. Sutter, the well- known California pioneer, is stopping at Mrs- Grayes, corner Tenth and E streets. ++*-Tom Corwin was introduced to one of the English railway magnates as being an Ohioan. This term evidently misled John Bull, who looked for a moment a good deal puzzled; however, his tace suddenly brightened, and seizing the hand of Mr. Corwin, he expressed his happi- ness at making the acquaintance, then kind): inquired whether his tribe were at peace wit the whites! Mr. Corwin’s complexion being rather aboriginal. Tue Fren1an Funp—The balance sheet of the books of the “Irish Republic,” showing the receipts of the Fenian Brotherhood from all sources during the month ending October 28, just published in the New York papers, causes no little surprise, as indicating the enor- mous strength of the organization ip the United States, and even in the British inces. it fills about six newspaper columns, in small ty; and foots up by the hundreds of thousands. Not one in a thousand of the best informed among our citizens had any idea of the extent of this Fenian movement, and it has eucdenty acquired, in the eyes of many, a dig- nity which it never before possessed. The re- ceipts from some cities are very large. For instance, among the credits to various Circles in Chicago are the following. for the month ending October 23th :—District, $1,000; Twenty-first District, $3,000; Chicago District, $5,000; Malloy, $100; Chicago District, $4,000; and, altogether, the annual receipts from this one city cannot be less than one hundred and Sty thousand doliars. But the feature of this exhibit which creates so much talk is the re- turn from the British Provinces. With a cau- tion, the necessity of which is evident, the names of those through whom the money was transmitted are omitted. Among the items are the following: Manifest per ———, final call... ni orouto, per ——, c Montreal, per ———, final Quebec, per ——., dues.. Toronto, per ——., final How much money is being hands of these may be in: the returns abovegiven. ltap dition to the weekly dues, a call le some time since for five dollars per man for the la yd of “ putting the order on a firm basis.” lore recently a call of twenty dollars was made tor ‘* war purposes,” these are the emg vate tebe ogee gd head of “final call” iCAZO, gether. has given puer $800,000; St. Louis standing next oe the ist &7-The night train on the Urange and Alex- andria and Richmond railroad was discon- tinued, in consequence of the repeated attempts of evil Gisposal persons to throw the trains from the track by placing obstructions on tne rails. ‘he difficulty existing between the boil- er-} ers and the proprietors of the Vulcan Iron Works, Baltimore, has been settled, and the men resumed work to-day. —__+¢ LOCAL NEWS. —_—__. THE WitxY-Brown Uase—The Rule laidon Mr. Bradley—In yesterday’s Star we stated that in the course of the iment in the Wiley. Brown case before the Circuit Court, Judge Olin presiding, an exciting scene occurred be- tween Mr. ley, who was arguing the case on the part of the defense, and the Vourt. The result of this was the service of a rule on Mr. Bradley to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt, returnable at 10 o’clock this morning. At the opening of the court this morning there Was a large number of spectators present, in- cluding nearly the entire bar, great interest being felt as to the final ——- of the mat- ter; and after the crowd become seated, the folk took pack The irt.—I was about to observe, Mr Bradley, thatarule was yesterday made by me directing you to show ‘cause this morning eee eee ie con! of court, committed on yesterday, as alleged. lam unwilling, however, on fu: reflection to do anything at this it e trial now on hand, or Ts tepeite the partion ‘Nigyantt er righ ive AD, it weiee they have and 7 ought 4 enjoy by reason of your employment as counsel, and I would therefore suggest, Mr. Bradley, that you goon and complete your argument of the’ cause and let this matter be postponed until Saturday or Monday morning, as may best suit PR “Grae The Cour pen, eto Mr. 'y.—If the rt pl A disposition is made of the case I desire to Se ee I desire that your chents may baye the benefit of your ser- vices, to which they are entitled, and conse- uently de not wish to embarrass ce uae some the case, if I can avoid it, by any disposition which may be properly made of this contro- erTsy. = ts Bradiey.—Then your Honor will not be ‘Willing to let it lie over as you suggest now, Stter the return is read to the Court. The Court—You may file your answer, and Jet it lay over. I repeai, 1 do not wish to hear it now unless lam to dispose of the question this morning. Mr. Bradley.—The answer has already been filed, together with the copy of the rale which bas been served on me. The Court.—I will again observe just here, thatI dislike exceedingly that the ordinary course of just.ce should be interrupted in this way; ‘and think it is due to the clients whom you represent in the attitude in which they are placed by a contreversy of this in ma that should have the best exercise: vd drace ability in their defense. It would afford me much gratification if you would go on and dis- your duty to your client as you under. stand it. Mr. Brad I did not anticipate, your Honor, any such course in the proceedings, and therefore will not be prepared to for afew moments. The court then took & recess for 20 minutes. On the reassembling of the court, Mr. Brad- ley resumed his argument in the case, i225 oe THRE GREAT GoVERNMENT SALE OP Rait- ROAD STOCK aT ALEXANPRIA.—The great sale of lumber, machinery. iron, brass, 4&c., com- rising stock of the U. S. Military Railroad partment, at and in the vicinity of the Orange and Alexandria railroad depot at Alexandria, commenced on Tuesday under the personal supervision of General H. L. Robinson, still continue! id is very well attended by railroad men, manufacturers and capitalists from all parts of the country. The pices obtained by auctioneer Williams, (firm of Green & Williams) of this city, who is conducting the sale, are excellent, and thus far the sale is regarded as the most successful quartermaster’s sale which has yet taken place, not excepting the sale of railroad material at Newbern afew weeks, and has averaged for the past three days from two to three hundred thousand dollars. Among the largest purcha- seers are the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, repreeented by Master of the Road, Wilson, the Loudon and Hampshire by Mr. Jos. B. Stew- art, Messrs. Ebert & Co., N. Y., and Mr. Foot. The railroad iron sold at from $60 to 85 per ton; spike nails at 5to 6 cents per pound: lum- ber from #20 to $30 per 1,000 feet; walnut lum- ber at $96 per 1,000 feet; shingles, $5.25 per 1,000, and pile-drivers $4100. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad, represented by . Wilson, pur- chased a large jot of the rails, as also the Lou- don and Hampshire, represented by J. B. Stewart, the latter also taking 8 large quantity of lumber. Messrs. Ebert & Co.,of New York, bought the spikes, and the nut was pur- ehased by a timore firm. There are two large warehouses full of materia!, which re- mains to be sold, and the sule willoccupy some days yet. —»—— Rerort OF THE Boanp or METROPOLITAN Po.ice.—The fourth annual report of the Board of Metropolitan Police to the Secretary of the Interior makes important representa- tions in regard tothe necessity of adding to the strengh of a police force organized for a population of balf the present number, and es- pecially in view of the large number of des- perate characters attracted here since the close of the rebellion. The Board of Police urges upon Congress a radical and immediate reform inthe system of moagistracy in vogue in this District. There are now ah number of persons in the Dis- trict who hold commissions as justices of the peace, many of whom are acting as magis- trates. These m: itratesdo notappear to be accountable to any authority for their acts, and they make no repert of their proceedings. It is doubtful whether some of them even te 4 a docket. Each of these magistrates usually has about his office one or more men known as county constables, self-styled “detectives,” whoaprarently hold some kind of connexion with the magistrate in the way of “working up” cases, and bringing business to his (the magistrate’s) office. The board again urges upon Congress that some as be made for the detention and punishment of juvenile offenders within this Jistrict. Frequently it becomes necessary for magistrates to commit youths of tender years to the common jail, there to associate with the worst and most abandoned characters. But more frequently the magistrates feel it to be their duty to dismiss such offenders, simply be- cause, in their opinion, the ends of justice would be better served by so doing. Compared with previous annual reports, this report shows that the number of arrests during the past year are nearly three thousand more than during any former year; and that the fines imposed are nearly double the amount of any previous year; reaching the very extraordi- nary sum of $61,943.92. It may be proper here to state that the actual bee goes to the corpo- rations of Washington and Georgetown and the county of Washington, of the present police force, is about $45,000. This sum, deducted from the amount of fines imposed and paid over tothese jurisdictions under the present system, gives a difference of $16,943.92. Hence it will be observed that the Metrepolitan Po- lice system of this District is an actual source of revenue to the District to the amount of $17,000. There is probably no other communi- yy m the country whom poe system pro- uces @ net revenue to f ances. or — RUNNING CARS THROUGH THE STREETS ny Stxeam.—Decision of Justice Walier.—This morning Justice Walter made his decision in the cases of John Shulze, Robert Kinzman, James Doyle, L. J. Gilbert, H. R. Peytonton, and R. H. Smitb, seo tre on the Orange and Alexandria Rallroad, who were before him on Tuesday, 3d instant, and whose case was con- cluded on the Sth, their counsel, Gen. Wells, A.G. Riddle, Esq., and W. B. Webb, Esq. These parties were arrested by the sani officers of the Fourth Ward, charged wil “running cars through the streets and avenues of the city by steam, endangering the lives and health of the public,” under the second section of the act of July 16th, 1663, amending the Metropolian Police act, and the decision has been looked for with much interest. Justice Walter gave his decision as follows: “After a careful examination in this case, I have come to the conclusion that the runnin; of cars by steam through the public streets an avenues of this city is ane me cd to phe Ee and. eet eee ereceicceneesyaemraven-leatina as to the power of a magisirate to issue in this particular case under the second section of the act of July 16th, 1863, an order to prevent the running of cars by steam, as no provision is made as to how the order is to be enforced; neither is there any fine prescribed for a viola- tion of this law. The act uses the team ‘such fines as are imposed by Iaw;’ but I can find no law covering this case. Being satisfied, how- ever, that the act complained of ‘running cars through the streets and avenues by steam con- trary to jaw,’ is a misdemeanor, I will bold the parties to bail to answer the charge at court. ——— Saltep.—The splendid steamer Swatara, which was built at the Philadelpbia yard and fitted out here, where her machinery was con- structed, left the Navy Yard on eae but ran und off Buzzard Point, where was still lying yesterday afternoon. Her ma- chinery is in charge of First Assistant Henry Snyder, who, it will be recollected, had charge of the machinery of the Eutaw, and there is but little doubt but that she will make excellent time. She carries a battery of six 32-pounders, three 24- pounder howitzer, and one pivot 100- pounder, and is under the command of Com- mander W. J. Jeffries, so long on ordnance duty nat the Navy Yard, assisted by Lieut. Commander Lull as executive officer. She carries a full complement of officers, including twelve midshipmen. She leaves here for An- napolis, where she will receive her orders, and itis oe anaes that she will be assigned to the West India Squadron. ———.——_—— St. Dominic’s Cuuncn Fatr.—Don't forget that the great raffle tor the superb horse, given for the benefit of St. Dominic's Charch Fair, will come off to-night, at Island Hall; tickets only $2 a chance. To-morrow night is the Semper | night of the fair, and a large number of beautiful and vataable articles will be disposed of on most favorable terms. “preter Oe—ree Pp gyre Seat laaegy vial ypewr penny 8 cit: page age a it nig! serenaded Hon. . E. Wibiack of Indiana, Hon. L. Myers of Pennsylvania, and other members of Congress, who are known to be, or are supposed to be in favor of the eight-hour movement. ——_»—_——_ ATTENTION is called to the announcement of the public meeting to be held in the Seventh ‘Ward Tuesday evening, to take action on the subject of negro suffrage. Hipstiz sis warcree ise Ser ©. FOR 8A. iver- nted. two four foot long. the New York Dollar Sear Lae pene, APPLY at the Raw Yor FOE SALE—A GROCERY STORE in « goo hborheod, doing a good business easy. ame 4 reasons Ft for selling. A Rar Saeeh JOHN cS AFER, Leather Dealer No. 380 D street, between Sth and 9th. RY ON THE CONSTITUTION: Curtis’ Hie- cpetaacee Ss Affairs im Georgetown. CANAL.— Arti ved— Boats Capt. .”- with wood, to merket, John Moore, heht: Kk boats, not registered, are on way. = ed—The Thos. H. Faile, with fish and sundries to Edward's Ferry; 1783, sundries, to Daim No 15; O. T. Snauffer, assorted freight, to WM olanc Ferry; Josephus, salt, to Berlin; and two boats light. LARCENY OF GOVERNMENT PaRorert? .— Last Wednesday, some wx went to the guar, t- house at the north end of the Aqueduct, for- merly occupied by the guard stationed thera, but now vacant, and carried away the sash, twenty-three in number. from the window iso the cooking stove. Officers Prati an Sherwood arrested John Harrington, Michael Shea, John McOanlley, James Elms, and Jonna Sullivan, boys, who confessed the larceny, and told where they sold the articies, to & man named C. C. Fearson, who bas a restaurant near the guard-bouse. The Government will not prosecute the boys, who are all email; but they are held as witnesses against Fearsen when he shall be arrested. FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKET.—The boat D. Knode arrived ly with 2,200 bushels wheat and 300 . flour, consigned to George Waters. This is the last boat expected to ar- rive by the canal with juce for this market The water will not be drawn off from the divi- sion above Georgetown until Sunday next, it being necessary to keep it on until material for re] canbe sent up to thatdivision. This gives the produce boats now here an a- nity to return to the uo: depois. Flour— The market opened this morning with # toler- able demand for high grades, inferior qnali- ties being much neglected. Indicationsare in favor of buyers at present prices, in conse- quence of which transactions are restricted to sales in moderate quantities for the local de- mand. Supers, inferior to good, $550 to go, Extras, $9.75 to $10, and for choice. up to $10.50. Wheat—No material change, egg nominally as quoted yesterday. Sales unimportant. Corn—Demand spereving: rices anchongea. Rrav Estate SaLes—By Thomas Dowling, Auctioneer.—Lot No. 1130n Beall, bet. Wasb- imgton and Green streets. with two old frame tenements, to J.T. Essex for $930. Lot 108 on Beall, between Montgomery and Monroe sts., with an old frame building, to Dennis Sulli- van for 400. Lot 109, same locality, to W. D-. Gibbons for $220. An old house and lot ad- join to Collin Crusoe for $450. A lotin same street, to Thornton Gates for $125. AccipeNT.—Last Sunday night, Mr. Isaac Birch, the venerable messenger of the ration, while standing on a chair in his house, attempting to get something that was placed beyond his reach from the floor, fell, with bis side upon the back of the chair, and was so verely injured that he has been confined to his bouse rT. Birch is over 70 years of age, but it is hoped that careful attention be may be able to resume his duties in a few days. Port or GEorcrTown.—Entered—Steamers Philadelphia, Fultz, Philadelphia; Express, Ryther, timore. Cleared—Steamer Express, Ryther, Baltimore. Y CROWN, WALKER & 00., Auctioneers, A FINE SCHOONER AT AUCTION. On MONDAY, December the 18th a* Sp m the foot ef 6th street We will sell, that cellent Schooner Kate, 99 tons burden. Also, at the same time Place a Navy built Copper fasten Boat in good order. Sele without reserve. Terme cash. dels" CROWN, WALKER & CO, Aucts. B* PLANT & CO., Anctioneers. On MONDAY, December 28th, at 10 o'clock « m., at No. 43945 12th street, near H street north, we shall sell a general assortment of Furniture, the reperty of agentleman declining housekeeping, nclwding— Carpets, Shades. Lou: . Bedstes is, Mattresses, re Fi ‘ther Pillows, Diankete, &e-~ ‘ac. id Goods must be removed Ymmediately, after the e. P ~ Aucts de1-2t* 350 D street, bes a ie re Oth and toth. ¥ GREEN & WILLIAMS, Anctioneers. , L ESTATE ON THE ISLAND IMPROVED BEAL ESTATE? of On THURSDAY, the 2ist inst.. at 4 o'clock p_m., we shall sell, in front of the prem: partof Lots 31 and 32. in aquare 34, cach having a front of % feet. running 45feet. This property fronts on Willow Tree alley, between Sd ana 44 and south B and ——_, Island ,and is improved by two 2-story Terms: One-thiid cash; balance insix and twelve months. for notes bea:ing interest, secured by « deed of trust on the premises. All conveyancing abd revenue stamps st the pur- chaser’s cost. de 18-3t GREEN & WILLIA B* WM. L. WALL &CO., Auctioneers. Original Horse and Carriage Bazaar, 98 Le. av., between 9th and 10th sts. We will sell at our Bacear, ‘0. $8 Lonisians cots avenue, een 9th and 10th str: One Bay H a and it years old; werk single or double. A very good palt of heck or family horses. aLso, One Barouche Carriage, in good order. ALso, One sett Double Harnc:s, in goed order. Ii'be sold to pay charzes and livery. ‘They will be sold to Pay Cuciy” KEVANER. WM. L. WALL & G0. Ancis, JRX M. K. WALSH & CO., Auctionsers. 265 Pennsy! SY., corner 10th street. TOYS, TOYS, TOYS, AND CHRISTMAS PRES- NTS, AT AUCTION. On MONDAY MORNING, December 18. at 18 o'clock, we will sell, at our Sales-room,# very fine assortment of ng name in Elegant Chins Dinuer and Tea Sets. Watch Stands, Gift Cups and Chins and Marble Ornaments, 5 pafft , five Wax and China Head Crying Dol 's Heads, Mag netic Toys. ‘Wagons, Horses, Mules, fine China Vases in sets to match, Cl -cks, Games. Building Blocks, &c. ae. with « general Hones nt of Fancy Woods stitatis for the coming s. A A fine assortment of Bilver Plated Ware. The whole to be seld without reserve a7 The Ladies are invited to attend. dels —M. K. WALSH & 0O., Auets [XY M. K_ WALSH & C0., Auctioneers. B* " no 88 ‘Pa. ave., corner 10th street. LE ANT HOUSEHOLD Big thE, UARPETS. COTTAGE SETS, STREET, BETWEER C@TEERT AND LOU: ISIANA AVE aw ry 4 MORNING next. Decem ‘we will sell at house No. 303 » the ire of Pur- re contained therein, of ten rooms, and name in part— Gee French-plate Mirror ‘alnet Sofas, and Chairs to match Elegant new Cottage Sets eather Beds and Pillows: att Sheets, Quilts Brpocsis: Tapctre nse Letras ir 5 Petro Rt Gook Stoned Pitates” Damask Curtains, Shades any and Kitchen Wares ures, &e., &c. The whole to be sold withont reserve, for cash. The HOUBE for rent. Tpgaire of the auctioneers. M.K. WALSH & CO., Auocts. 'Y GREEN & WILLIAMS, Ancti>neers. BA'LIFF’S SALE OF HO’ OLD FURNI- 7 BY P TO averion: ‘ss On T AY, the of! ‘of next, at Wo" jo. 46. * oon Rand ‘by order of Sie eon cent jne amd in arrears, 1 Guede and Obatiels of W. Une Plane and Stool, three Rugs and two V Three Hair Oleth Bolas, two Whatuots and Orne- Three Ottomans, three Marble-top Stan*s pe 55 “ @ ree One Brussels Carpet, one Bureau and Glass, Bed- Bleakets, Mattresses, Pillows, Quilts, Marble-top Cane-seat Chtre, Straw Matting and Crockery ny ae Rockers, Cooking Stove and Arh alle Feratore nent ae” no 30-4 GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts. S7 THE ABOVE SALE IS UNAVOIDABLY IS STILL FURTHER netant, same a7-THE ABOVE SALE IS 8TT he yh FRIDAY. the -_ uatant lace. By ord: the Ratlltr “ae PGRREN S WILLIAMS. Acts. TB E AMBULANCES FOR LE—Io good order. Apply to Mr. MANES’ ry Store, 8t., near P st. de 14-3t* BS. Wwises AND LIQUO. Fine Amontilledo, Sherry, Madeira and Port . Piper's Heids' Fase dams aocareee” ee pag Retna : Necotch Malt WHISKEY, a neeey & Otard’s o SEARDICS, td Bourbon ¥ WIKIES. Also, one pancheon Bt. Thomas BAY ae PEALE e BAKER. epponite LI zB Puneiame ears