Evening Star Newspaper, December 27, 1865, Page 2

EVENING STAR. W. B. WALLACH, Editer and Prepricter. —— WASHINGTON OITY: WEDNESDAY.... DECEMBER 27, 1865. SJ READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. BEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE-| @ AND OTHER MATTER. y WHY NOT? @ We bave before us 4 petition now in circula- “ tion throughout the country, started by the Na- tional Womans’ Rights Association, headed by E. Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone and Susan B. An- thony, asking Congress to so amend the Con- stitution as to prohibit the several States from disfranchising any of their citizens on the ground ofsex. The fair petitioners claim that they represent fifteen million people—one half the entire population of the country—intelli- gent, virtuous, native-born American citizens; and yet they are the only class who stand ont- side the pale of political recognition. The | Constitution classes them as “free people,” and accounts them whole persons in the basis of representation ; and yet, they say, they are governed without their consent, compelled to pay taxes without appeal, and punished for vio- lations of law without choice of judge or juror. As Congress is now amending the Constitu- tion, and in harmony with advancing civiliza- tion, placing new safeguards round the indi- vidual rights of four millions of emancipated slaves, the petitioners ask that Congressextend | tne mght of suffrage to women—the only re- | maining ciass of disfrancnised cttizens—and thus fulfill their constitutional obi.gation “to guarantee to every State in the Union a repub- lican form of government.” As all partial ap- plication of republican principles must ever breed a complicated legislation, as well as a discontented people, the petitioners ask that, in order to simplify the machinery of govern- ment and insure domestic tranquility, Con- gress legislate hereafter for persons, citizens, tax-payers, and not for class or caste. These petitions will, it is stated, be sent in to Congress immediately after the holiday recess. We trust there will be a good many of them. Their requests are perfectly reasonable, and in the new order of progress we don’t see how Congress can possibly avoid granting them. It would certainly be a most illogical proceeding to give the mght of suffrage to the ignorant corn-field negro and deny it to the millions of intelligent, virtuous, patriotic women of the country. The passage of such a measure would give us im this city an addition of from eight to twelve thousand most agreeable voters. We goin for it. The effect would be most whole- some in reforming fhe present low con- dition of election morals. The courtesies and proprieties of the ball-room and the church would prevail at the polls. The bratalities of low drunkenness, fight- ing, profanity, rude challenging, jostling, brad-awl jabbing and other reprehensible election practices, will disappear as if by magic im presence of the lady voters. Hus- band and wife, brother and sister, lover and sweetheart, will walk up to the polls, arm in arm, sstochurch. And this is only one of the many attractive aspects in which female suf- frage presents itself. The ladies haye shown good judgment in selecting this as the oppor- tune time to strike for their rights. Congress, while granting everything to everybody, can- not well rejeet the just demand of the oppressed women of America. BESTORATION VERSUS BECONSTRUCTION. The President of the United States, in his Annual message, gave te Congress and the country his views on the relations of the States to the General Government, and his plain and practical ideas of the necessary measures to secure lasting and prosperous nationality and unity. Having taken, in the recess of Con- gress, the initiatory steps to restore the South- rn States to their former positions, the plan is continued, and now we read of the recognition of Governors recently elected taking the place of those only provisionally appointed by the President to facilitate the work of restoration, the time having arrived when in his judg- ment, “the care and conduct of the proper affairs” of the State “may be remitted to the Constitutional authorities chosen by the peo- ple thereof, without danger to the peace and safety of the United States.” And, besides, the assent of the several Southern Legislatures to the anti-slavery amendment to the Constitution of the United States is regarded by the Executive branch as valid, and has been counted among the necessary number of States to give to this amendment the full force and effect of law. This is “restoration.” On the other side—the Congressional—a join: committee hzs been appointed to inquire into the condition of the late so-called Confederate States, and tosee whether any or all of them are entitled to representation in the National Councils, and in this connection it may be add- ed, that leading Congressmen in both branches premeditate treating these Statesas conquered territory, and providing for them territorial governments, with a view to the re-formation of States. This is “reconstruction.” Now it isevident that thece two plans are not in accord. The recognition by Congress of what the President has done, and is doing, would bring before that body the sole question of judging of the eiections, qualifications and returns of the members elect, while a refusal to recognize his acts would place the Congress injantagenism to the President We have merely stated the question to shew that there is a wide guif to be bridged to unite the Executive and the Legislative households OUR COTTON MANUFACURES. Within a quarter of acentury after the intro- duction of the power-loom the manufacture of cotton had obtained the rank which it still holds, as the first among the great branches of paid manujactures, in respect to the value of the product, the amount of capital invested, and number of persons employed. Its increase in the ten years was in the ratio of up- wards of 42 per cent. and in the twenty years preceding 1>60, it was 150 per centum; popula- tion im the Jatter period having increased 34.2 per centum. Notwithstanding the great in- crease and present magnitude of the cotton manufacture in the United States, amounting in value to $3.05 per capita for the entire pop- ulation, and in woven fabrics, to %% yards per head, or more than double the estimated ayer- See consumption of Great Britain, so univer- sal is the use of cotton goods and the ability to perchase in the United States, that the domes- uc manufactute falls short of the demand. ITALIAN OpeRA.—* lone” drew a fine house at Grover’s last night despite the exceedingly unpleasant weather. Thestory of « lone’—an opera new here—is taken from Bulwer’s novel, “The Last days of Pompeii.” The music abounds in pleasing harmonies, and the cho- ruses (which were exceedingly well rendered last night) are very fine. Madame Bosisio, the new soprano, was rather tame as “Ione,” but sang with exquisite sweet- nees throughout. Miss Adelaide Phillips, con- tralto, has a pleasing style, and voice of fine quality, but no great power. Mazzoleni im- Proves, and his rendition of the part of Glaucus was very good, effective both in acting and Yocalization. Bellini was wonderfully good Seain. He is distinguished by all the requi- sites of volume and delightful purity of tone, with the highest cultivation. The orchestra- tion was superb from first to last. We have probably never had an orchestra here of equal qvahty. To-night, the opera of Faust, in which this company is said to have great strength. De. lightful Miss Ketlogg takes the part of Mar- guerite, Bellini, Mazzoleni and Antannuchi are also in the cast. Thursday night “Norma,” Friday night « Fra Diavolo,” and the brilliant season closes on Saturday night Meyerbeer’s bnew opera, L’ Africaine, concerning which ex- pectation runs so high here. 7 The report of the arsenal explosion last week was beard im Annapolis, coasts Sa s7 Western les sold at auction in ‘ing. field, Mass., on rday, at $3.50 to Siperber, 2 falling off of nearly one-half within & month. Tax Gotp Trpz—Soon after the Iate war broke out the shipments of gold from California to the Atlantic seaports dropped from about thirty-five millions annually to about twelve millions. All the rest was sent to foreign coun- tries, or brought East by other conveyances, 80 as toescape capture by the rebel privateers. The tide has again turned, for we see, by & re- centtable of shipments, that $20,564,595 have been sent, by the Califorms steamers, to New York within the present year. amount sent forward from San Francisco to the Eastern States from January 1, 1854, to December 20, 1866, is $37,080,719. Of course this is not the whole product for the time spec- ified. Much of the gold is sent to foreign coun- tries to pay for merchandise and to settle ex- changes, and a vast deal more is sent East by other modes than regular shipment by the steamers. In arecent work published at San Francisco, the whole gold product of the Pa- cific country since 1849 is set down at $750,- 000.000. APPLe SrecuLaTors BrouGut To GRIEF.— One of the largest a) pe dealers in the country, named Marshall, of New York, has failed, and numerous persons in Western New York, farmers and agents, haye lost heavily in con- sequence. The Rochester paj report that one of Marshall's agents, who was worth $30,000, has lost all, while many farmers have lost the price of their entire crops. Some of the banks are said to have an unpleasant amount of apple ge The apple speculation was overdone.—BHoston Traveler. —————— SENATOR SUMNER's ATTACK ON THE PRESI- DENT.—Several of the New England republi- can newspapers disclaim any responsibility for Mr. Somner’s white-washing speech—among them the Hartford Courant, warmly. —————————____ Scpprey DEatH.—Thomas J. Wright, Esq., an old and prominent citizen of Chambersburg, a died suddenly, a few days ago, of apo- plexy. B7 The New York Stock Exchange voted $5,000 as a christmas present to Gen. Grant. &7 Forty millions of letters pass through the Chicago Post office annually. &7 The Hartford people are to have a public meeting on Wednesday toconsult about build- ingadyke along the Connecticut River, to prevent the annual flood. &7A son was born to General McClellan at Dresden on the 15th ult. &7 Anderson, the “Wizard of the North,” is in the Bankruptcy Court in England. 87 An effortis making in New Orleans to adopt the California system of buying and sell- ing for gold. ®7 Rich gold mines haye been discovered in New Granada. 7A telegraph bas been constructed among the Andes mountains from Bogota to Honda. Cena pyNEEEEnmneemnene nase eateee rete UNCLAIMED TELEGBAMS, AmERican TeLEGRAPH COMPANY? Office Willards’ Hotel, December 27, 1865. The ollowing Telegrams remain in this office undelivered, for want of sufficient address and from other causes: Mrs way C Adams nov 1-' Mrs Emma Edwards B. P. SNYDER, Manager. THE JOURNEYMEN HORSBSHOERS of Washington are hereby notified to attend a meeting on THURSDAY, at 7's o'clock p. m., at the Forrest House, corner of New Jersey avenue and D street. By order of de 27-2t* COMMITTER. THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION given by eats cane Sabbath School, will be repeated on FRIDAY EVENING, 29th inst., com- mencing at7%4 o'clock. Singing. Recitations, &c.. by the scholars, Admission—Adults, 25 cents: children. 15 cents. de 27-3t* HE EXPERT BASE BALL CLUB TAKE I i ecing to their friend ven al * WEDNEEDAY EVENING, 9 34, 8665. Tickets, $1. Come one, t) - A jovi me is anticipated. dew |, ©: 0. GRAND LEVEE METROPOLIS LODGE. No. 16, 1.0.0. a opp FELLOWS’ HALL, Beventh et., A 91 MORDAT EVENING, JAN. 1, 1866, (New Year’s Evening.) The Committee will spare ne pains te make this the grandest Levee of the season, and gurrantes to all who may honor us with their presence a full aigns of enjoyment. magnificent band has been engaged for the oc- casion. TICKETS, (admitting a Gent and Ladies,) $1. Ex Committee. D.D.C 8. W. Kipp, 8. P. Bobertson. de 25-6¢ LOST AND FOUND. 5 REWABD-—Loot, on the nigee of the 2thin- stant, a Comp ani coral EAR-RING. The nder will receive the above reward by Weaving it at 300 D street, between 12th and 13th. _de 27-2t* $10 REWARD for a Hunting Case SILVER WATCH taken Irom camp while st din- ner, bet. 12 and 1 o'clock. WM. KENNEDY.Camp Braure, Dec. 26. do 27. & REWARD —Lost or stolen, on the 22d inst., -) a small fawn colored TERRIER SLUT, white forehead and paws. F ©. SCHAEFFER on the collar. above reward will be given for her re- turn to 366% L street, near 15th. de 27-3t* O5T—On Friday, Dec. 22, 1835, on 7th street, a Lonraonnin. containing between eizh' and ninety dollars, with a receipt, which will teil the name of the owner. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at the Star effice. de 25-2t* $Q5 REWARD. Strayed or stolen, last Satur- ©) day night. 8 light bay HORSE, attached to light Sprin, Wi Ag with black cover. The above reward will 4 nif returned to PHILIP FESS- MAN, C at., bet. 2d and 3d ats.. Capitol Hill, d25-3t* groin Bh Oh Elna wend STRAY COWS AT THE STONE HOUSE de tle Fal i oe JOUN FRIZELL. A¥ED OR STOLEN—On Monday last OEE ES dt cheerios oe aes laste cipally of the Durham ,.sbarp, straight horns, neat made. rather slim. I will give @8 for her it |. 801 5 aes st" ut JOHN GRINDER. §2 = REWARD —8tolemfrom the Northern Lib- ) erty Market, on the morning of the 224 instant, one iron-gray MABE, about fifteen hands high, six years old. in good order, and a light one ~_— eo no for: ‘The above reward will be ‘or ifs return FREDERICK SCHNEIDER, de 23-3t* 241 7th street, bet. M and N streets, "TARE UP ESTRAY—On the 2th. one small BAY HORSE, witha large scar on the right side. The owner is requested to come fsrward, inst (oll-gete tomers Diadeushurg. oe ONY oll-gat wer lensburg. denne T. 8, BENSON. D° LOST—0On ibankegiving, pay liver colored and white pointer PUP. person returning him to 502 7th street, und id Fel- lows’ Hall, will receive a suitable rew: de 15-tf PAGE. BOARDING. T° LET—With Board, two front PARLORS, neatly furnished. Any one wishing a quiet mall family will call at No. 137 I st., bet. 22d 5 dez7-4t™ GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOMMODATED A with pleasant ROOMS and BOARD; also,Table Board $20 per month 439 9th street. opposite Patent Office. tie Beat™ home in NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS —The distribution department of the Washington a Light Company have removed their office to No 464 10th, between D and E, where persons a reason to pe that siete =a vic are out of order, w: lease notify WM. TORRE, Superintendent of Dianiboge, who will give Rom attention. dle 27 GEO. McILHENNY, Engineer. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Aa- nual Meeting of the Stockholders of the SHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY will be held at its Office, 453 loth street. on MONDAY, January 1, 1866. at 120’clock m. The polls for the election of five Directors to manage the affairs of said Con-pany during 1866, will be open from said hour until 1 ’clock p.m., when pe will be closed. y order. J. F. BROWN, de 16-eo2w Secretary and Treasurer. LECTURE. — REMINISCENCES OF 1S" ckoreetown es Rev. DR. BALCH on this fabs ene ANNEXATION AND CON- SOLIDATION, WEDNESDAY, December 77, at Tz p.m. in Congress street M. P. Church, George- town. Admission 25 cents. The Mayor and City Council will be present. de 25 2t™ EXHIBITION AND CONCERT. ¢ Union Chapel Sabbath Schoel, M.E. Church, will give an EXHIBITION AND CONCERT in their Church, (on 20th st., bet. Penn’a ave. and H st.) THURSDAY EVENING, Dec. 28th. Exercises to commence at 7 o'clock, de26-3t* TY LARGE FURNISHED FRONT ROOMS, A and two small ROOMS, at 415 loth street with good Board, or without. Also, one Front ROOM, at 456. Table and transient Boarders, References exchanged. do 26-lw* FE OR RENT—FURNISHED ROOMS, with or without Board, at No. 373 Pa. avenue, betw. 6th and 43, ets, <de 30-6t* Tan BOARD at No. 464 10th street, a few doors north of the avenue. Terms $25 Ry month, de 16 tf OMFORTABLE BOOMS AND BOARD CAN be obtained for ladies or gentlemen, on reason- able terms. Corner 2d an streets, first house from Pennsylvania avenue. de 11 Im* A PARLOR, with two BED ROOMS attached, on 2d floor, suitable for four gents, at $33 per month each, with good BOARD. Also, other good rooms. and terms moderate, at 129 G st. north, bet. 2ist and 22d sts. de 21-12t* EVERAL GENTLEMEN, ORA GENTLEMAN and aay, can obtain a pleasant ROOM and ING 76 BOARD) in a Pennsylvania family, at No. Maryland avenue, near 43¢ street, A few Table Uoarders accommodated. de 6-Im* COD TABLE BOARD CAN BE OBTAINED vith crwitheut rooms, No. 24 Misseuri ave., between 434 and 6th streets, or at 548 Pa. avenue, between Ist enc 2dats. de 3-im* F'SESISHED BOOMS AND BOARDING—At No. 485 6th street, between C and Loui avenue. no 23-1m’ a eeeemeenaennin beeeisiemniimmadnineiattimmediat eet EWABD FOB INCENDIABIES. Mayor's Orrice, Notice ty Ancip pee Cake Banal el ice as hereby given, that a Rew! f HUNDRED DOLLARS will be pald oe te ee and conviction of any party or parties for setting ire to any dwelling-house or out-building within the limits of the Corporation of Washington de Z7-eo3t BICHARD WALLACH, Px IES can be had Star Office counter. POR SALE—Two good second hand PIANOS; EOE eee es AG a Apply 252 F street, bet. 18th and lath de saan” ayor, in any quantities at the de 22-tf PERSONAL. PERSONS HAVING WATCHES and Jewelry to repair at H. JOSEPH'S, 232 Penna. will please call for them by lst J ct Awe THAT MISERABL STOR that would deceive you. Consult old Dr. BARNES atonce. He will deal honestly behead Agar and cure you. Washington Building, corner 7th street and Penn. avenue, 12. de 20-1m* a, ME; DR. CURTIS, the Natural Clairvoyant, who reads the a present and future, ha opened her office at 420, north side of Penn. ave.. between 4% and 6th sts. Office hours from 9 to 1? 8. m., and 4to8 p. m. de 11-Im* INES FOR THE HOLIDAYS—SELLING AT COST.—I have on hand a small quanti of California Hock, Muscatel, Port, Angelica a: Grape; BRANDY. CHAMPAGNE. and fine WH1S- . DAMSON’S, 506 9th street, de 22-lw* one door from Penn. avenue. thas SAFES FOR SALE. Herring's Fire and Burglar Proof SAFE, Two feet 9 inches wide by 4 feet 2 inches high, at 506 9th st.,nextto Penna.avenue. de 19-Iw* M INCE MEAT CUTTEBS. a SAUSAGE CUTTERS. SAUSAGE STUF: be | bt: & jardware and Agrieultural Tnoplemens Warehouse, 658 7th street, below Penna. avenue, eo2w Washington. MM 42Ane DELARUE would respectfully an- ounce to the pnblic that she has just opened at ber new store. in the old stand, a handsome and xery complete assortment of French Fancy ach a: CQhoice Evening and Bennet , Chant ‘ly, Guipnre, Valenciennes, Point lang Lace= —the latter aw entirely new ar- ticle; Ribbons, Beltings, Dress Trimmings and Buttons; Jet. St el, Pearl. Ivory, Gilt, an every ether style of ornaments; Gabricll Belt Buckles, a quite novel style, Breakfast and Opera Shawls. Opera Hoods; Grecian Headdresses; Lilusion ‘Des; Robes; Embroidered } Linen, Embroidered and Lace Sets of Collars and Cuffs; Empress Collars; Lace. Embroidered and Plai ‘aukerchiefs: Long a: Short Veils; Veil Nets, eges and Grenadines; Feathers of kinds; Imported Bonnet Frames: Derby Hats: "Nets for the hair. in great variety: Kid and other Gloves; Evening Fans: Choice Fancy Articles, suitable for presents; Perfamery; Combs. Brashes, &c., &c., all of which being o} the Istest importation ‘and choicest selectign. ‘The attention of is earnestly invited. 236 Pa. avenue, between 12th fand 13th streets. N.B—A large ‘aaso: cf Jouvin’s Gloves, for ladies and gentlemen, now expected from the jem House, le 22-3t* Ce To MABBLE-BED BILLIARD TABLES, With entire new cloths, cushions, peckets and cues, forsale very cheap. Apply to W. W. LEVY, de2l-2w* National Hotel. ANDSOME CHRISTMAS D NE PRESENTS. " deus CH DRES: in Black ang Colo! BIGCH PL ATD POPLIN os ELEGANT PLAIN REPS, and LAID MERINOS. wiieh will pow be sold wa greae oauoed prices See eh gee att eaten wi ic] 5 sortment pow prices before Buying else —— where. . COLLEY, de 21-6tif QOreza CLOAKS FOR THE OPERA. 523 7th st \ near Penna. av. We have now on hand a beautiful stock of the above CLOAKS for the coming season, amongst which is one magnificent INDIA SILK OPERA CLOAK, at $125. Call and examine at LANSBURG & BRO., 515 Seventh street, dem ‘Third door above D street. 1BDS AND CAGES. B J. FOLLE! 4 37. street: de 15-1w* between gouty H streets, Ars SHOEMAKERS. LEATHER ‘and GS at cost for it ten days, 479 street, between des tore ad 3.0. HALL. dit HH seers CONSEETRATED EXTRACT Is the Great Diuretic. HELMBOLD’S CON y \zED EXTRACT Is the Great Blood Purifier. Both are according to the Se Pee eee ERSONAL.—If you want good Cigars and To- bacco at low prices give the La Favorita Cigar Store, 467}, 14th stree! call, de 9 Im* Miss SMITH Proeprietress. » ANTIBELL. net sem TTL, ar jun! ers hig Medical Services to the {i ts of ashi . Particular atten- tion devoted to diseases of the kidney and skin. Office 208 Pennsylvania avenue, four doors west of Willard’s. Ro 24-1m* OHN P. SLOUGH. No. 258 F sg between ith and 14th é , betwee: . oc ime Washington, D, 0. HL . INGLE, a eroRNEY AT LAW ‘Ne 36 Lonisiana Avenue, above Sixth Street Oc 24-1y Wasuineton, D.O FRENCH JUVENILE BOOKS, ILLUSTBA- TED—La Poupie peinte elle-Meme; Li Fille du Ghat Botte; Le Pere leer du Grand Papa, Pagode Pousie: Le Reignear Polichiseliey Minwene, be e a ‘ol le; one; Capftaine Sabre-du-Bois, I imported from Paria by de 33 FRANOK TAYLOR. JEREMIAH 8. BLACK. WARD H. LAMON. C.F. BLACK, LAW OFFICE, BLACK, LAMON & CO., Connsellors and Attorneys-at-Law in the Supreme Conrt of the United States, the Court of Clatms, the Courts of the District. the Executive Departments, and Committees of Congress. Office, 468 lith street, (directly opposite Wil- lurds’ Hotel.) de 18-tf GENTLEMEN'S DBESSING ROBES. We would invite attention to our large variety DBESSING ROBES, of rich and elegant qualities, SUITABLE FOR OHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WALL, STEPHENS & CO., de19-2wif 322 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts. Wises OLOTHING. FINE OVERCOATS, SUPERIOR_DRESS SUITS. ELEGANT BUSINESS SUITS, &c. Gentlemen wishing an immediate outfit ¢an be suited ina few momentsin the most fashionable style, at very moderate cost. WALL, STEPHENS & 00., 322 Penna. avenue, de 19-2wif between 9th and 10th streets, Bushels prime Jackson 1 - 1,500 PrKToks ee "joo Kits of MESS MACKEREL 100 Kits of No.1 sped 200 Tons ef BALED HAY, for sale in lots to suit purchasers, by, PETER BERRY, de 16-6t* ‘85 Water street, Georgetown, FFICE DESKS AND TABLES, Of all descriptions and sizes, SOLD VERY CHEAP, AT 506 Ninth street, de 19-1w* one door from Penna. avenue, eee T° THE RESIDENTS OF THE FIFTH AND SIXTH WARDS, ¥. X. DOOLEY, M. D., DEUGGIST AND PHARMACEUTIST, Corner Third Street and Penns. Avenue East, a pe Cevitel 3 Hill. gait eae cot cee 00d Sewortuectat ‘al b. tenth to = is Vrnsroone Saco arcades Pa iy . SOOOND EDITION, 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Waseinoton, December 27, 1865. folowing Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the quo. sations of Government securities : U.S. 6s teem soe 1881 seseee 108 U. S. Fiv ‘wenties, 1962. 103% U.S. Five Twenties, 1364. 101% U.S. Five Twenties, 1365. 101 U.S. Ten Forties ........., 93 One-year Certificates—new ...... 97 s NEW YORE FIRST BOARD SALES. Coupons, 107%; Five Twenties, 1962, 10334; Five Twenties, 1964, 100%; Five Twenties, 1965, 100%; Ten Forties, 92; Certificates, 973 Gold, 134. > een: _——<re-—___. A BIT OF ADVICE. The conduct of certain young men lately re- turned here from service in the rebel armies, has been so reprehensible on some occasions re- cently, 4s to call for a sharpness of reproof that shall pierce their thick hides to their sensibili- ties, if they have any. Inasmuch as we haye, heretofore, interposed to prevent acrusade against such of the re- turned Confederates as came back repentant and willing to become good citizens, we now feel it our duty to denounce the conduct of such of them as have broken faith, abused the tolerance displayed towards them, and who are doing, not only mischief to this communi- ty,but also incalculable disservice to the South» for which they professso much devotion. It is notorious that within a week squads of them have paraded the streets of Georgetown and Alexandria, if not Washington, openly shout- ing for Jeff Davis and offering wanton abuse to every negro encountered by them. It may be said that this is merely the effer- vescence ot holiday bibulations, but the excuse will not serve. In vino veritas; and as drunk- enness seems to be the normal condition of mary of these sprigs of chivalry, they are quite likely to talk and act treason six days outof the seven, unless brought up with a round turn. The people of this District haye no sympa- thy with such talk and action, and no dispo- sition to be made responsible for it in their midst. They have a decided repugnance to negro equality, in common with the entire white population of the country, and most earnestly remonstrate against having it forced upon them by legislative action; but they have kindly feelings towards the colored people, (knowing them to be merely the foot-balls of politicians,) and nold in utter abhorrence and detestation the ruffianly spirit that would mal- treat them merely because of their color. We have no doubt the disgraceful conduct of these returned rebels will be trumpeted through the North as the acts of the bona side citizens of the District, whereby great injustice will be done the latter. It is due to very many of the returned Confederates to say that they express the most unqualified disapprobation of the course pursued by the parties indicated. THE CANADA TRADE, The Canadian newspapers are becoming greatly excited over what they allege to be a ruling of Mr. Carlyle, U.S. Treasury Agent at Detroit, which they say is intended to increase the United States revenue by imposing higher duties. The decision did not emanate from Mr. Carlyle. Notice was given through our Consuls in Canada that certificates will not be granted for goods, wares, and merchandise shipped from Canada to the United States, unless such goods be accompanied by an in- voice made out at the current value of such goods at the port of shipment, duty paid: and that any goods, &c., which may be brought unaccompanied by such certified inyoice, will be seized by the collector of the port or collec- tion district into which they may be intro- duced. Information has reached the Government that fraud is frequently practiced by goods being entered with double inyoices—one in- voice for entering the goods, and the other for selling them. It is to rectify this and other abuses that the instructions referred to were given. WHITE HOUSE. There were not many visitors atthe Execu- tive Mansion to-day, and the apartments of the White House were unusually quiet. A few Senators and Members of Congress called, but as most of the politicians have gone home for the holidays, the President has a slight relief from their annoyances. The rooms will be putin order for the New Year’s reception on Saturday. The daughters of the President, Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Sto- ver, will do the honors of the White House, and receive their friends on that day. No oth- erreception will be given until February, a month at least being required to place the Man- sion in cendition for levees. WIRZ’S BODY. The statements to the effect that the remains of Wirz had been exhumed from their place of burial in the Arsenal grounds, and had been forwarded to the friends of the deceased at Richmord, are wholly without foundation. The grave of Wirz is undisturbed. No request has been made for the remains of Wirz, nor is it understood that the relatives of the deceased desire the removal of the body, and itis doubt- ful if the Government would consent to their removal from the “traitor’s lot,” now contain- ing the remains of Mrs. Surratt, Payne, Herold. Atzerodt ana Wirz. The family of Wirz are sull in Kentucky. GERERAL GRANT. The statement telegraphed from Washington that Gen. Grant was about to sail for the Rio Grande in the flag-ship of the Gulf Squadron is without authority. The General simply de- signs visiting New Orleans for the purpose of inspecting the army under Sheridan, and so far from sailing in Com. Winslow's flag-ship at once, will not leave for some time to come. Owing to the pressing duties requiring his at- tention in Washington, he has not yet deter- mined bow soon he will visit New Orleans, and when he does go, it will be by the most ex- peditious route. PARDONS. For the first time since the surrender of Lee’s army, no pardon warrants were issued by the Attorney General to-day. The applications for pardon have almost ceased to be made, and the President is disposing of the cases in the custody of the State Department, with a pros- pect of completing the pardon business by spring. A few pardon brokers and friends of petitioners tor amnesty call from day to day at the President’s House and on the Attorney General, but the pressure for pardons has very materially diminished, the parties direct- ly interested having returned to their homes. SAVINGS BANKS FOR FREEDMEN. Mr. J. W. Alvord, Inspector of Schools and Finances of the Freedmen’s Bureau, has just returned from & tour through ihe Southern States, having established Freedmen’s Savings Banks at Richmond, Wilmington, Charleston, Beaufort, Savannah, Mobile, New Orleans, Vicksburg, Huntsville, Nashville, Memphis, and Louisville. He states that all classes in the States lately in rebellion are fast becoming reconciled to their new relations, but that it will be forthe Government to keep a strong power these States for some time longer, to secure justice to all. DECISION ON CLAIMS. On an inquiry made bya Provost Marshal, it was recently decided by the Pay Department that Provost Marshal’s and other Members of Boards of Enrollment are not entitled, when dischangea to the three months pay proper under the act of March 34, 1865, nor vel- ing allowances to their homes. PATENTS, The estimate of the number of patents issued for the year 1865 shows the aggregate to be 6,600, an increase of 1,600 over that of any pre- vious year. NEW PATENTS. There will be issued from the Patent Office, for the week ending January 2d, 1966, 129 new Patents, THE ALEXANDRIA BIOT. General Anger, commanding the Depart- ment of Washington, has directed an investiga- tion to be made into the circumstances of the riot in Alexandria on Monday, and will bring all parties responsible for the affair to justice. A number of arrests have already been made. PACIFIC RAILROAD. Major General Curtis, Colonel Simpson, and Hon. William M. White, left last night on their trip West, to perform their duty as commis- sioners of the Government for the inspection of the forty mile section of the Pacific Railroad recently completed beyond Omaha Vity, GENERAL LAND OrFice.—Fifty-two thou- sand three hundred ard ninety-two acres were taken up in November last at the land office of St. Cloud, Minnesota, over 49,000 of which ‘were entered for homestead actual settlement, the remainder having been located with agri- cultural college scrip. The cash sales for the same period amounted to $1,413.49. St. Cloud is near the pte ogre centre of the State, and is situated on the Mississippi river. ce TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. See Baltimore Markets. Battimore, Dec, 27.—Flour quiet; Howard Street super, $8.02a$8.75. Wheat, receipts limited; red firm at $1.409$1.50; white, $1.75a $1.50. Corn dull; white, §Sc.; yellow 3c. Oats steady. Provisions dull. Seeds steady; Sugars inactive. Whisky very dull at $2.30, New York Markets. New York, Dec. 27.—Cotton quiet at 51a52c. Flour advanced 5al0 cents. Wheat and Corn quek: Beef steady. Pork and Lard firm. Vhisky dull. LOCAL NEWS. ——o—___ AN ALTERCATION AT THE NATIONAL HOTEL. Yesterday afternoon an altercation took place in the National Hotel between Col. Richard Dunbar, of Brooklyn, N. Y., the contractor for converting Ford's Theater into a fire-proof building, and formerly a contractor on the Washington water works, and Mr. James Mc- Guire, formerly a paymaster on the water- works, during which the former received two wounds in the side, which are not of a danger- ous character. 1tis alleged that previous to the difficulty, Mr. Edward Kinney, a partner of the former, informed Capt. McGuire that Col. Dunbar had remarked atthe public table of the National, that he intended to purchase a cow-hide in New York, with which he would chastise him (McGuire) on Pennsylvania ave- nue, and atthe same time showed him (Mc- Guire) a letter from Dunbar, speaking in a very derogatory manner of McGuire. Mr. Kenney also suggested to Capt. McGuire that he had better be cautious. Capt. McGuire, about four o’elock, being in the hall of the National, saw Col. Dunbar and it is alleged, remarked to him—-You don’t seem to know my name,” to which the latter took no notice, and MeGuire then remarked—“Why did you write a letter derogatory to my character? Where is that cowhide with which hi were going to cow- hide me on the ayenue!” Dunbar then turned ana struck McGuire, turning him half round and grabbed him by the cravat, when the latter drew a sword from his cane, with which he inflicted the wounds, and both grapp!ed and teil, when they were separated by by-standers. Another version is as follows: Col. Dunbar was going to the dining room when he was accosted by McGuire, who asked him if he knew his name. Dunbar replied that he thought he did; that he had reason to. McGuire then asked, “Where is the cowhide that you bought in New York to thrash me with !” Dun- bar replied: “Mr. McGuire, I do not wish to have any conversation with you to-day;” when McGuire retorted: “Damn you, I am pre- pared to let your — out here, or in the street, or any place.” Dunbar turned to goaway, and McGuire stabbed him twice in the left side with a sword from a cane, when Dunbar knocked him down and wrested the sword from him. After the occurrence Capt. McGuire pre- cured a warrant from Justice Waiter against Dunbar, charging him with an assault and battery; it was served by officer Larrabee, who found Mr. Dunbar too badly injured to be taken before the Justice, and he gave bail fora hearing. This morning Justice Walter issued a warrant against Mr. McGuire on the oath of Col. Dunbar, charging him with an assault and battery, with intent to kill, and Roundsman seg & served it, when he gave bail for a further ne ih It is alleged that the ill-feeling between the parties grows out ot Mr. McGuire's testimony before the Congressional Committee on the District, as tothe manner in which the work was doneon the Washington Acqueduct. Dr. W. P. Johnson was called in and dressed Col. Dunbar’s wounds, which he found to be slight.” He will be able to be out in a few days —e——_—_ DeaTH OF GEO. W. CuTTERr, THE Port.—On Christmas day Capt. Geo. W. Cutter, the ty formerly of Kentucky, died at Providence Hospital, on Capitol Hill, where he was ad- mitted a few weeks since on an order from the Commissioner of Public Buildings. Abouttwo weeks since Mr. C. Cammack, Sr., of St.John’s Lodge of Masons, of this city, while visiting a brother mason of Georgia at the hospital, found or Cutter at the hospital under treatment, and again on Friday last he saw him, but then he was insensible, at the time being affected with ysis, and he then was sinking rapid- ly. He died on Monday, and some of the members of St. John’s Lodge, into which he was initiated Psat ago, this morning attended his funeral from the undertaking establish- ment of Mr. A. Buchly, on Penna. avenue, where the body was removed after the death and placed in a handsome coffin. His remains were interred with, ic honors in one of the sites of St. John’s Lodge in Cemetery—the burial service being read by Mr. Cammack. Capt. Cutter was a descendant of a Massa- chusetts family, and was born in Quebec, Can- ada. In early life he settled im the West, and practised law in Kentucky until the breaking out of the war with Mexico, when he raised a company and joined Taylor's army on the Rio Grande. He served with him to the close with distinction. During Taylor's and Fillmore's Administrations he held a clerkship in the Treasury Department. He figured here in the days of Know Noth- ingism as an orator, and took partin the moyve- ment. He wasa man of considerable ability, and with his pen made quite a reputation, bis m, a +*Song of Steam,” having wide popu- larity. At one time he was a stricttemperance man, and spoke for the societies here. In his youth he was wedded to a tragic actress of some note, from whom he was afterwards di- vorced, and he married again in the West. He left here about the close of Mr. Fillmore’s Ad- ministration, and returned again a few years since, but we believe he has not been in any employmest here. a Deav LETTER Sav#.—The great sale of ar- ticles accumulated through the in the Dead Letter office was commen: on Satur- day by Boteler, and has been continued with the liveliest kind of bidding ever since. Over balf the immense catalogue is of articles of jewelry, largely of the “dollar” sort, but with sprinkling enough of the genuine to inducea lively competition. Upwards of 300 articles in the bgeermerion eg —_ =o aed al icines, in the shape of pills, pow: unguen! oils, old school and new school, allopathic, bomeepethic, Thompsonian, eclectic, and all sorts, for the relief of every malady known to man Pot woman. There are eed one ae and id (su to watches on the catalogue wo as of silver watches. Also, an indescribable medley of all the varieties of wares known to civilization. Amongst the odd articles thus passed through Uncle Sam’s mails, finding their way to the Dead Letter Office, are sets of shoemaker’s tools, packages of types ladies’ wigs, bundies of clothing. duplicate of sewing ma- iron cog wheels, small,) 1ots of lampwicks, dress elevators, ise bosoms, (ladies’,) shoulder-straps, pieces of A piano, _ burners, hundreds of: boo! Cy KC. The proceeds frem the sales will be deposit- ed. subject to the order of the owners, aid any of them ever turn up. Crimiwat Court, Judge Fisher (Assistant District Attorney Wilson prosecuting.)—This George Curry was found guilty of an assault and battery on Bridget Lee. Phil- lips for defense. James Grimes, indicted for resisting officer J. F. Parker, (trial commenced >) was Henry Johnson, indicted for the larceny of a watch, & nolle Pros. was en- tered. Johi be y indicted Sox. tha lerneny of a. cont from H. iba ‘ et Robert Weaver, indicted forthe same offence, plead guilty. GRawp Lanceny.—Ofiicer McOolgan ed Gustave Reissing, alias tales that he 38 from Bowery, New Yo ge charge ot e larcen clothing from the boarders at the ‘Aslington Howse, Beisel “4 took lodging there last night at the house, and Was noticed by some of the Indies of the house = go to ano! room thaa the one Assigned im, when Sergeant Eckloff and oMicer McColl. gan, who happened to be near, ‘were called, and OR going to the room found bim dressed u] in clothes taken from the Troom—over his own sea bobegomerin to the statfon-honse, and is morning Justice W: o r jal te Walter committed him to Drata or Carr Captain Clement L. on H étreet, between & short illness. ds ae his fine social West.—This morning, est died at his residence, the architect's office, (a: tol Exte: during the war was appointed ae qo ett ———_o—____ ATTEMPT AT ARSON.—Last Satu: some villain attempted to burn the bearing house of Mrs. Johnson, on F, near 13th street, by setting fire to a back building. Fortunately it was discovered by the journeymen bakers at work in a bakery near by, who extinguished the fire before it had done much damage. The case was reported to the Chief of the Fire Alarm Telegraph, who is very anxions to have some of the incendiery gang who are operating in this vicinity arrested. ——— ae THE Lone Brince ovt or ORDER.—The in- formation that the drawer on the Virginia side of the Long Bridge is out oforder was received at the Custom House, Georgetown. this morn. ne. The damage prevents the working of the drawer, and was caused by floating ice in the river. The use of the Georgetown channel through the bridge will be delayed for a day or two. a MARETZER’S ITALIAN OPERA Trorre, at Grover's Theater, use one of S. D. & H. W. Smith's American Parlor Organs, furnished by John F. Ellis, 306 Pa. avenue. A large assortment of these superior Organs and Melodeons always in store, for sale or rent on easy terms. —_e—__. Lancrny.—Yesterday, Samuel Scott, a cot- ored boy, went in the store of D. Klineman, $45 7th street, and ran off with a pair of pantaloons, He was arrested by Officer Grant, and Justice Walter committed him to jail for a hearing. ——_o—___ ASSAULT AND B ATTERY.—Yesterday James Sbanahan was arrested by Officer Grant for an assault and battery on Mrs. Mary Geehan, and o_o Walter committed him to jail for court. ——_e—___ PErsoNAL.—General Stoneman and tamil are at Willards’. mee) ——o—__ Affairs in Georgetown. FLOUR AnD Grain Market.—The market opened with a moderate demand for Flour. here being no receipts from the western de- pote, sales are made from the stock on hand, and are unimportant. The price list of Satur- day remains unchanged. Supers, $9 to &9. 25; Extras, $9 75 to $10.25, and for choice brands as high as $10.50; Family, $13 to $15. Wheat—No sales to justify fair quotations. Corn—Demand moderate, Last sales 50 to $8 cents for yellow and white, shelled. Pork.—There is a demand for small lots of small hogs, the selling price being $14 per 100 Ibs. There were no offerings at wholesale this morning, and the stock in hand was light. No arrivals from the country. Port oF Grorcetown.—Entered —Schrs, Statesman, Nickerson, from New York; Ham- ilton, Ogden, do.; steamers J. Gibson, Young, do.; Philadelphia, Fultz, Philadelphia. Cleared—Steamers Baltimore, Lewis, for New York; John Gibson, Young, do. ATHs. L 8. L LATHS —_ 200,000 LATHS just received. and for sale at a. Ww. HAMILTON'S = i do 27-eo8t No. 562 Seventh strest L* S AND ASH LUMBER. Just recelved 200.000 LATHS, price $6.50 per M 20,000 feet prime AL! ANY ASH yerions thick- nesses. T. EDW. ULARKE, Lumber Dealer, de 27-3t near ©.S. Navy Yard. RENCH JUVENILE BOOKS—Mille et uxe Nuits,2vols.; Apres le Travail; Camscries 4’ ; Prix du Premier-Age une Mere; Ma Tante S Une petite Fille du Robinson; Les Sendis du Jenne Age; Les Petits Bonheurs; Robinson Luisse,2 vols; es Vrais; Les Delices dela Vertu. y Cor FEANCK TAYLOR, Imperted b; ack Y WM. L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers, South corner Penn. avenue and 9th street. SPECIAL AND PEREMPTORY SALE OF A LABGE STOCK OF A DEALER DECLINING BUSINESS, AT AUCTION. On TUESDAY MORNING, January 2, com- menacing at 10 o'clock, we will sell, at our Auction Booms, a very large stock of Reedy-made Clothing, ae Dry Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres, &c., com* ing — 400 Ready mage Coats, of Fashionable style, and well made m Linen and Fancy Shirts and Vests I Cassimeres jerinoes, Prints. Lawns, Hosiery, Skirts. Sill Boots and Hats and Caps ‘With a variety of other Goods, all of which will be sold without reserve. fe W.L. WALL & 00., Aucta. N° ft? =. WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA. le: a ut ru — between Alexandria and Washington as fel- we: “Leave Alexandria 8 a. m.,10 a.m,,1 p.m.,3p. ond 7 p.m. Lvave Wanbington 9a.m.,lla.m.,2p.m.,4p, n. 3 p.m. ition. the regular Mail Train will ran as at preeent tearing —— whe end and ington a.m. 7" 'W. H. McGA FF. _Alexandria, Vs., Dec. 25th. de 26-tf NOTICE OF CO-PABTNERSHIP. The undersigned having purchased the large and well assorted stock of Boots and Shoes, Trunks, Valises, &c., in the store No. 344 7th street, (east tide, near Northern Liberty Market) lately occu- pied by M. May, respectfully inform the public generally that the business will be conducted st the same place as heretofore, under the name and firm of McCallum & Co. Being determined to spare no efferts to please, and to sell at prices that defy competition, we trust to merit a liberal share of the public oops a pectfull A. T. A . pO its have je by wi we wii feotinue be supplied with those superior French Calf 5 oME-MADE BOOTS at greatly reduced prices. |.—Havit of entire stock of Boots, Shoes, Trunks, Be, to Messrs, McOnilam & Co , I take pleasure in recommending them to the favorable co, sideration Go kyon —— feeling - x MA =e they will fi im aoe Meas Sts” 344 Test. bot. Tand Mase. ave. Fh i I sh net 486 rrctubke Cond sno TASSELS, 2c. 486 he Ii apd handsomest assortment of t = Novak a —— me District. from best manufacturers ountry,chbracing a variety of Carte de Visite rames. . PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS. different poi Hn and sizes: Picture Nails, &., &c. Persons having : taken are —_ warren’ AS Frames, All articles rr EKEITER No. 486 Se: street, de 20-2wif* _S doors above Odd Fellows Hail. BEAT CLOSING-OUT SALE JEWELERY, WATCHES, AnD SILVER WABE, Vv. AA B. 302 PENNSYLVARI EM ytd ‘The subscriber, having sold Btore, offers ther ill be sold sine Soap Py coe: