Evening Star Newspaper, December 30, 1865, Page 2

- EVENING STAR. W. B. WALLACH, Editer and Proprietor. WASHINGTON CITY: SATURDAY...+... DECEMBER 30, 1865. BF READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE BEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELB- GRAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. PRESIDENTS BECEPTION ON NEW YEAR'S DAY We are authorized to state that at eleven o'clock 8. m. on New Year's day, (Monday, January 1, 1966,) the President will receive the members of the Cabinet and Foreign Ministers, the Judges ofthe Supreme Court of the United States)Senators and Representatives in Con- gress, the Judges of the Supreme Conrt of the District of Columbia and of the Court of Claims. At half-past eleven o’cleck a. m. the officers ofthe Army, Navy and Marine Corps will be recerved. The reception of citizens will commence at twelve o'clock, (at which hour the gates of the enclosure will be opened,) and will terminate | at two o'clock p.m. Ladies will be received. Carriages will approach the Executive Man- sion by the east gateand leave by the west gate. ADSTTANT GENERAL'S OrFice, Wasuineton, Dec. 30. 1965. CrrcvLaR.—The President of the United States will receive the Officers of the Army on on New Year's day, Monday, January 1, 1566, at half-past eleven o'clock, a. m., precisely. Officers of the army will accordingly meet at this office at eleven o'clock, a. m., in uniform, and proceed to the Executive Mansion at the appointed hour. By order of the Secr*iary of War: E. D. To“; ysenp, Ass’t Ady’t Gen'l. War DrrartTMent, Navy DerarTMeENT, Dec. 29, 1565. Officers of the Navy and Marine Corps who may be at Washington city on the ist day of January, 1666, will assemble at the Navy De- | partment, at 11 o'clock a. m., on that day, in full dress—excepting epaulettes, cocked hat, and sword knot—for the purpose of proceeding from thence in a body to the Executive Man- sion, to pxy their respects to the President. Grpron WELLES, Sec’ry of the Navy. — RECONSTRUCTION IN NORTH CAROLINA. The Secretary of State received the following telegram yesterday: Ratzicu, December 28.—Hon. W. H. Seward: Sir—In pursuance of your dispatch of the 3d inst., communicating to me a copy of the com- munication adopted by order of the President to William W. Holden, Provisional Governor, whereby he is relieved of the trust heretofore reposed on him, | have this day entered upon my duties as civil Governor of the State, hav- ing been heretofore qualified before both branches of the General Assembly. 1 desire, throngh you, to assure the Presi- dent of my earnest desire to co-operate with him in all measures tending tothe complete restora- tion of harmonions relations between North Carolina and the United States. 1 bave the honor to be, with great respect, your obed"t serv't. JoxaTHAN Worts. SORBGRUM CONVENTION. The sorghum convention, which met in the Tooms of the Agricultural Department, has fin- iebed its labors, having examined quite a large number of sorghum specimens, some of them of very fine quality. Thegrowing of sorghum is attracting considerable attention at the pre- sent time, and there is no doubt but it will be- come 8 very important product in this cuun- try a - tinea GENERAL SCHOFIELD. Gen. Schofield 1s abroad ona leave of ab- sence, and is not known here to be in any way & representative of the Executive Department of this Government. Hence his presence in Paris is not entitled to a political significance attributed to it by writers at the capital. BATIONS ISSUED TO FREEDMEN. The number of rations issued by the Freed- men’s Bureau in Virginia to destitute refugees, freedmen, &c.,during the months of August. September and October, was 659.786, to 43,699 persons. COLORED SCHOOLS IN VIRGINIA. There are at present about 11,500 colored pu- pils in the State of Virginia, excluding Fairfax and Loudoun counties. The number of teach- Ts employed is 195. Tux Orena.—~ La Somnambula,” substitu- ted for “Fra Diavolo” last evening, drew a brilliant heuse, and was well received. This afternoon, « Lucia Di Lammermoor” is given at reduced rates of admission, and will doubt- less fill the house. To-night, « L’Africaine,” the great operatic sensation, is to be produced with an unusually strong cast, including Zucchi, Bosisio, Bellini and Mazzoleni. This opera will be given with new scenery, adapted particularly to the plot, and which elicited the admiration of the most fashionable Parisian and New York audiences. It was produced in Paris last spring earlier than at first designed, in order to afford the Emperor an opportunity of witnessing its per- tormance before bis departure for Africa, and achieved at its first presentation a wonderful success. Noopera has been more popular in Europe or America, in fact. It will be brought out with the same remarkable spectacular ef- tects with which it was produced in New York, and with the same strength of chorus andorchestra. The public, which owes so many thanks to Mr. Grover for affording them the great — treat of this week, will regret to know that this is positively the last night of the eperatic season. SECRETARY HARLAN.— We have received, says the New York Post, the following from a Tesponsible source: “Wasuinetos, D. C., Dec. 27, 1565. “in your paper of yesterday is a rumor from your Washington special correspondent to the effect that Secretary Harlan is about to leave the Cabinet and be sueceeded by Senator Dooiittie. “I have shown the article to both of these fentiemen, and from their own statements, 1 can say the report has no foundation whatever. Mr. Harlan bas no intention of resigning, and Mr. Doolittie wilt not under ee len bis place in the Senate. ou may state these facts.” S7 From Shillington, and from Brophy & Burch, corner #th and D, we have an advance copy of Frank Leslie's Magazine for January. San EEEneereeeeee —_—_—SS===EEIEyEyyEeaeaas \em UNCLAIMED TELEGBAMS, AmERican TeLzcrarn C OfSce 432 Pa. avenue, Doce mber 3071 ‘The following T rams remai: undelivered, for want of suffici CSW Taglor DB Coope aylor GW Parebam . M J Sackfiekl, care Hagh M Ackerton J Biadiey, Merchaus’s hotel ‘EB, Manager. #. P. SSYD Amrnicay TerzcraPuComp. mn 09,W lard’ Hotei, December ‘30, 13a, sf ol jegrams undelivered. for w - Looetee id ‘ant of sufficient address and from other causes: = Geo N Brown C Parker _bov L-tf - SNYDER, Manager. MEDICAL SOCIETY—Semi annual _meet- ing in Gilman's Booms on MONDAY. Jan. A.F.a kK =" ip 2. SF, eae: re A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOAgy ot Benapeced BES CaREe | of of the YO! BN ASCOCTATION will be bold at the Hess ‘THIS EVENING. at 6% o'clock, to appoint a com- mittee to distribute wood to the poor. ae 8 WOLFE TONE CIROLE, F. B.—You are hereby notified toassamble at your ali,on DAY AFTERNOON, ict instentaat halt-past two o'clock, for the transaction of important busi- bese A full meeting is ex ‘ By order py peNERAN, aebitihdienes Coutre. J THE MEMBERS OF BAGLE TENT. No. 5 5 Rec! tes. are heir Tent’ Boom on SUNDAY. dist inst, mio ar fig Bega See ean ir rot iv, MEs SumPugey. 0. of B., and Ragle Tent, of the . 0. of SJ Branch, are frat: ithe oo nous Se ernally invited to unite _JOSEPH 8. TUCKER, Bec. Bec. f= OFFICE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANC lem CO. OF THE DISTBLOT OF COLUMBIA. ‘Tbe anpual meoting uf the Company will be held &t their office on MONDAY, the liith day of Jana- Sry, 1886, for the purpose of electing seven Mana- Gers for the ensuing year. ‘The premium netes of the Company amount to three bundred and ten thousand dollars ( $310,000.) ‘The losses by fire for the year ending the last Monday In December, 1855, amount to six thous- and eight hundred and thirty-four dollars and six- ty pine cents, (6,531) de 30 at ALFBED BUSSELL, Sec'ry. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. — teen meinneetn Terrible Shipwreck—Great Less of Lif NeEwseEry, Dec. 30.—The Times has telegram, dated Morehead Dec. ta ting that the steamer Constitution Capt. Green- map, from Sayannah for New York, struck Cape Lockout shoals on the night of the th inst., and went to pieces. She fifty-four persons, all told, on voard, including two la- dies and one child. The captain thirteen Men weresaved. All the rest were lost. Snow Storm. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 30.—A snow storm commenced here at seven a. m. Battimore, Dec. 30.—A heavy fall of snow commenced this morni and still continues | unabated. Temperature is mild, but the snow lays to the depth of four inehes. From Ca: 5 Toronto, Dec. 30.—Hon. Fer, Blair has | Becepted the vacant seat in the Cabinet, vice Hon. George Brown. No. change in the policy of the Government regarding confederation and — important questions has been an- bounced. Mobile Markets. Mopity, Dec. 21.—Cotton sales to-day 600 bales Middling, 47 cents. Sales ofthe week, 4,000 bales; receipts of the week, 16,413; exports of the week, 2,943 bales; stock on hand, 77,250. Gold 47 4a49. NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK, Lats Bank or THE Merrorotis, Wasuinaton, December 27, 135. The Directors of this Bank adopted the following resolution at their meeting this merning : Resolved, That ten per cent. of the net prefits of the Bank to the close of the present half year be carried to the surplus fund, as required by Bec. 33 of the National Currency Act that, out of the yemainder. a dividend of four and a half per cent. upen the capital stock be paid to the stockholders on or after the 4th proximo. I take this occasion also to notify the stockholders | that the annual election of Directors for the ensu- | ing year will be held at the Banking House, on ESDAY, the 9th day of January next, between | She hi of .™. and 2 p.m | Mess td 1S ™ 8M Ogee KELLY, Cashier, M PARTIES INTERESTED IN PROPERTY C. 8. Wallach, Esq., in trust as TL vested in security, and desiring a sale or release thereof, 4 Columbia College Law Bui street, near City Hall. - — do 23-3t | (ey MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Atan adjourned meeting of the Medical Associa- tion of the District of Columbia, held on the 7th of November, the following resolution was adopted : Resolved, That it is recommended to the members of this Association to present their accounts for professional services at the close of the attendance, and shall e the duty of each member to obtain a settlement from all of his families at least once in three months, viz :—The Ist of January, the lst of April, the Ist of July, and the Ist of October. Published by order of the Association. dels-eolm* J. W. H. LOVEJOY, M. D., Bec. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the An- nual Meeting of the Stockholders of the SHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY willbe held at its Office, 453 l0th street. on MONDAY, January 1, 3866, at 120’clockm. The election of five Directorato manage the affairs of — com any, Garin 1806, tte open ape our until 1 6’clock p.m., when the: G Z By order. 5. F. "BROW _ de 16-co2w Secretary and Treasurer. FURNITURE ; AT COST, FOR CASH ONLY. $25,000 WORTH OF HANDSOME CABINE’ . FURNITURE AT Cost ESET Having a very larce surplus stock of CABINET FURNIEURE on hand, and being desirous of re- ducing ee to taking inventory, will commence from date and sell every article at cost, for cash only. wniil February 1. ousekeepers and others in want can now save 25 per cent. by making their ower of me JOHN 9: WILSON, Southeast corner 9th and D streets, de 30-eotfeb] Untelligencer. PPorosats FOR FLOUR. Office Depot Commassary of Subsistenc Washington, D. Gn becomes 2. 1885. } Sealed Proposals are invited until WEDNES- DAY, January 3, 18%, 12 m., Subsistence Department cicn,” ©°F furnishing the TWO THOUSAND (2,000) BARRELS OF FLOUR. Proposals will only be received for what is known at this Depot as Nos. 1 and 2, Georgetown Flour, end bids will be entertained for any quantity less than the whole. Bids must be in duplicate. The delivery of the Flour to commence within five doys from the opening of the bids, and must be delivered in such quantities, 16 Gove ment may direct, either at ‘th house. in G ys as - .e Government ware- retown, at oad wharves, or railroad depot in Was! ws = be _ within ten days from the nccoptanee of the Bids will be received for Fl new ook barrels head lord. oor © be delivered in in such funds as the Gov- Payments will be mace ernment may have for disbursement. . The usual Government inapection will be made jnst before the Flour is received, and none will be ecented which is not fresh ground, and of a supe- lor quality. An oath of allegiance must accompany the bid of each bidder who has not the oath on file in this Office. and no bid will be entertained from parties who have previously failed to comply with their bids, or frem bidders not present to respond. Government reserves the right to reject any bid for any cause. Bids to be addressed to the under- signed, at No. 223 G street, endorsed ‘Pro; for Flour.” E. T. BRIDG de 29-4 Brevet Major, 0. 8. ¥. B BCSTON BAKERY. ROWN BREAD, PORK AND BEANS, de- livered daily at al nce depots or private resi- dences. Also, C ctionery and Fruits. ve —t Pa. » between 43, and 6th streets, je OR SALE—Vermont, a handsome, stylish, chestput, Sorrel GELDING, of Messenger Black Hawk |, seven years old |, July. Price $40. Sold on account of owner leaving © city. An Ice House for rent. Apply Ne. 1321 street. de 23-3¢* MAzes & HAMLIN’S CABINET OBGANS are the only genuine Instrument of, thet kind. All other similar Instruments| are boon to A inferior imitations without le the valual improvements of Mason & Hamlin, which are patented A large assortment of these superior Instruments can always be fonnd at the Warerooms of W. G. METZEROTT. &CO., No. 315 Penna, ay.; be- tween 9th and 10th streets st’ Wye FOR THE HOLIDAYS—SELLING AT COST.—1 have on hand a small quantit: lifornia Hock, Muscate! ort. Angelica ar {BRANDY CHAMPAGNE. and hae WHIS. KY. 4 DAMSON'S. 506 oth street, _fle 22-1" _ on from Penn. avenue. OVAL PICTURE FRAMES, 48G6rrcture CORD anv TASSELS) 486 The largest and handsomest assortment of OVAL PICTURE FRAMES in the District. trom the best manufacturers in the country,embracing a variety of Carte de Visite Frames Also. PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS. Giterent, colors and sizes: Picture Nails, &., &. Persons having otegraphs taken are invited to examine our assortment before rchasing their Frames. All articles warranted as re ited. ‘Terms cash, " Jeo GEREITER. eo. vent! de2-2wif* _ Sdoors sbove Odd Fellows tail, OPERA CLOAKS FOR THE OPERA, 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., 615 Seventh street, den Third door above D street. G®*4T CLOSING-OUT SALE JEWELRY, WATCHES, AND SILVER WARE, at 302 PENNSYLV. AVENUE. ‘The subscriber, havin iol out Lis bons, once Rrwcnta ut due ne ream aves ti U riees, they will be sold positively st COBY IN CUR: BENCY. S7 Patrons having Watches and Jewelry at for please call before the ist of repairs, will er nays Gases, Iron Safe, Regulator, and, Mirror Je 480 Inventor and of Karr’s Celebrated tee AMERICAN CHRONOMETER, Manufacturer and Deate; nometers ra No. 450 Petine: ave., bet oa end rif Watches Repaired and Waeranted, de 2z4m* pate Nee Repaired end Wecrented. do 22-6m* (T° THE RESIDENTS OF THX FiFTH AND SIXTH WARDS, ¥. X. DOOLEY, M. D., DEUGGIST AND PHABMACEUTIST, Corner Third Street and Penna. Avenue East, Ss) pe a of - icaln always on hand.” Also, good sesortment of Patent * 8 attention to com Physi- gine Prescriptions Suis orders naar couse Tecelved for the holidays. « good assortment Combs. Fancy Perfume % vain LEY, M.D., de 18-108" corner 3d street and Ps. av. east. re, oe ee BALLS, PARTIES, &c. TRST GRAND BALL LJ ASSOCIATED PRINTEES OF WASH- Will take place of Ot FELLOWS’ HALL, on D MONDAY. Jaxcany S, 1866, Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, Pot ah ee Ee ¢ Ball one of the fnectever sive, am doubt prove worthy of the Typographical fraternity Com A ements. Wm B McLean, Wm Bick FT Genseta, esi : .T. . . ul 8 Oniverwell,M Biurphe.” A.J, Donaldson, W. A. Maloney, G-A-R McNoir, W.C. Hunt, Robt. Penman, J.J. Daly, Wm. J. Bennett, NW. King, secretary, Sam’ P. Robertson, Master of Ceremonies. TICKETS, §2~ including ments for’ La- dies, de 30- eokt ECOND GRAND BALL of the HS FOR THE & t ° © Bee future advertisements. ii & ODD FELLOWS’ H. “4 LL, Seventh st., Levoca EVENING. JAN. 1, 1866, the grandest Levee of the season, and gurrantes to all who may honor us with their presence a full “TICKETS, (admitting a Gent and Ladies,) $1. Executive Committee. JOURNEYMEN goven PAINTERS’ @. O. F.-GBRAND LEVEE jew Year's Event: night of 1 nt. all, Sth, 1856. TATION, at Seaton : on coma 2 E . oF METROPOLIS LODGE, No. 16, 1.0.0. The Committee will spare ne pains te make this magnificent band has been engaged for the oc- George H. . . D. Clarke. eet Tatees W.Kip J. W. Dame, 8. P. Robertson. L. M. Graves, de 25-6t LOST AND FOUND. | ey sum of MONEY, which the owner can have by proving its loss, describing it, and basing for this advertisement, office 5 REWARD—Lost on Thuriday the 28th inst..a e) black bull terrier SLUT, with @ white hi ote =e le; ia collar on her og y tl ve rews! fo any Trsom rel her tome, D. McMENAMIN, Marble Yard, Pa. _ bet. Ist and 2d sts., Capitel Hill. it* = REWARD-S8trayed or stolen on the 28th in- 2) stant,a white COW, with red spots; hor: dhe is about 8 or 9 years oid. reward wil be given, if returned to the subscriber, HENRY ROONS, D street north, bet. 11th and 12th east. de 3 3t S4 REWARD .—Lost, on the 28th, a black and tan SLUT; was all black, only a very small spot of white between the fore legs. hoever will retucn her to 479 12th street will receive the above reward. de 29 3t* NOtick-Came to my. Premises two HOG |. The owner is me: reve propel ay re sie thet PrSUHN SHEA, Ra. de 2-2t* Inguire at this de 30 3t* charges, and take them away. JOH tional Monument, aTRAYED OR STOLEN—On the 28th of Nov.,a small red BUFFALO COW, with a white spot in her poy ay A liberal reward will be given if returned to W. H. DICE, cor. of V and lith sts., near Boundary. de 23 3t* 10 BEWAEDStrayed or stolen, on the night of the 2th instant, a Bay HORSE. about 2 years old, right eye out, and white in the face, with due white hind. foot. ‘Phe finder will reseivs the aheres reward if returned to No. 319 43¢ street. St” DIA- I OST—On Saturday evening, Dec 234 4 MOND PIN, either in or in front of Mr. Sears dry goods store, corner of 8th street and Market —, A liberal reward will be paid for it if left with Dr. bag her corner of 8th st.and _ 8 office. 6 Fe D—On orabout the 18th instant, near Wy- comico, one YAWL BOAT, painted leaden col. or outside, and red within. The owner is request- ed to come forward, prove property. pay charges, aud take her away. - H. JOHNSON, de 23 3t* Ly CANE TO THE SUBSCRIBER —On Sunday / morning, Dec. 24.8 BAY HORSE. as Space, or No. 9 Riley's Wharf, Washington, D.0. about 15 hands high, white hindfeet, branded U. 8. and 1. C. The owner will fe Prove prop- erty, pay charg de 28-8t* ONATHAN BUCKMAN Tennallytewn, D. U. BOARDING. PpeyatTs BUARD CAN BE OBER Tae” oy a lady and gentleman, or two gentlemen, with Pleasant front room, with use of parlor Satees) ‘assa- at 374. northeast corner 10th street and chueetts avenue, (i: de 30-3t COMFORTABLE ROOMS AND BOARD can 4 obtained for several gentlemen on reasonable terms at No, 306 10th st. Det. NandO. — d29-6t* ahi hayes rooming together, D may find ACCOMMODATIONS (including use ef parlor and Fase) at reasonable rates, with small family, at 333 10th st., bet. Mand N. * de 29-2t* J. UENISHED ROOMS, with or without Board, k can be obtained at No. 337 Penn. aves bet. 6th and7th st. Tabi T porctihcate BAS je and Transient — a be GENTLEMAN and bis _wit btain A BOARD and acomfortable BOOM ina small family where there are no other boarders, or one er two young gentlemen can be accommodated For particulars inquire at the Star office de 29-3t* OA BDING —ROO. t No. Brita WOME MITE BORED. at No. nia avenu 'yspeptics and invalids who wish to Fyelenic Youd und trealmene rere? ajcan get boarders can be accommodated." “te aug" Geer. TABLE BOARD can be obtained at ROSS HOTEL, No. 405 7th street. By the week or month. — de 28-6t* PLEASANT ROOM AND BOARD, with a Northern family, for two persons; '$29 each. 268 oth street, between Mand Ne ae 25 ste FURNISHED BKUOMS TO LET, WITH BOARD, at No. 411 13th street, between G and H streets, Washington, D. ©. de 28-3t* OAKD.—One or two gentlemen can be accom- modated with pleasantly furnished ROOMS, with or without BOARD, in a private family. Ad: dress @. @., this office. de 28-3t* ery handsome ROOMS, with or without Board, Transient boarders also ac- commodated at 374 North Capitet st., between B and C. de28 3t* [T° LET—With Board, two front PARLORS, neatly furnished. Any one wishing a quict home in a email family will call at No. 137 Tat, bet 22d and 234. deat" vith pleasant oe Neg es | (gira hee ‘able oar mth, etOnee bahar TWO Lance FURNISHED FRONT ROOMS, and two small ROOMS, at 415 10th street! with good Board, or without. Also, one Front »at 456. Table and trausient Boarders, References exchang: de 26-1w* GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOMMODATED rR Ps ABLE BOARD at No. 464 i0th street, a few doors north of the avenue. Terms r month, ¢ de 16 tf COMFORTABLE BOOMS AND BOARD CAN / be obtained for ladies or gentlemen, on reason- able terms. Corner 24 and 5 streets, first house from Pennsylvania avenue. i Im* ~~ PARLOR. on 2d floor, month each, witl roows, snd terms bet _21st a te Ab can ot n a pleasan’ al OARDING in a Pennsylvania family: at Wes ate aryland avenue, near 43, street, few Table Loarders accommodated, de 6-1m* Go TABLE BOARD CAN BE OBTAINED “ith crwitheut rooms, No. 24 Misseuri ave. 5 between 43, and 6th streets, or at 548 Pa. between Ist enc dete. a BOOMS AND BOARDING—At No. 485 6th street, between © and ne no 23-Im* GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING ROBES. We would invite attention to our large variety DBESSING ROBES, of rich and elegant. qualities, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WALL, STEPHENS & CO., del9-2wif 322 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts. WINTER CLOTHING, avenue. FINE OVERCOATS, SUPERIOR DRESS SUITS. ELEGANT BUSINESS SUITS, &c. Gentlemen wishing an immediate outfit can 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, ICTOE BECKEB, PIANO TUNER AND REGULATOR, AR Esta PLisuzp IN 1885. Connected during ten years with the Piano Store of John . Ellis, Bsq., and known as Tuner for Chickering & Sons. DEMPSEY & O'TOOLB'S, Kagrevers and, Sta- EM: 20 "8, . tioners, &c., 326 Pa. av., bet. oth and loth ate, F. C. BEICHENBACH’S Piano Rooms, no 22-3m 496 Lith street, near Pa. avenue. Md MABBLE-BED BILLIARD TABLES, With entire new cloths, cushions, pockets and cues, for sale very cheap. Apply to W. W. LEVY, National Hotel. BoQUETE Bemets. Cut, Flowers, Wreaths de2i-te* do 22-e0lm* OT BUORU is iaje- ‘Coton ELMBOLD’s FL! SECOND _EDATION, 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. - Wasuixertor, December 30, 1865. Jay Oooke & Oo. furnish the foliowing quo- \ations of Government securities - U.S. Five Twenties, 1964. U.S. Five Twenties, 1865, U.S. Ten Forties ...000.06. One-year Certificates—new NEW YORE FIRST BOARD SALES. Coupons, 18 ¥; Five Twenties, 1962, 105; Five Twenties, 1964, 102; Five Twenties, 1865, 101%; Ten Forties, 934; Uertificates, 95>; Gold, 145. —_——-o+e-+—___.. COTTON FIELD LABOR. There is mach compiaint throughout the Southern States that the freed negroes will not work, and many plantations are sold or neg- lected owing to the difficulty of obtaining la- borers. Major General Howard has just re- ceived a communication from a gentleman in Tennessee, who some time ago consulted with the General as to the best method of employ- ing freedmen, and who adopted his present system at General Howard’s suggestion, that be had been very successful in engaging freea- men, having contracted with four hundred of them, and could have easily obtained one thousand on the terms he offers. He allows the laborer a certain share of the cotton crop, and also a tract of land for the cultivation of vegetables, &c., for their own use. This gen- teman has one plantation worked exclusively by white men, and so arranged as to give the experiment as to which hands are the best for cotton raising, white or black, a fair trial. He states that he is confident of the year’s work being a perfect success. ——$—$——<$$—_____ A CURE FOR SMUGGLING. Hon. Nathan Sargent, Commissioner of Cus- toms, has intelligence from the customs officer at Albion, N. Y., who relates a mode lately adopted to secure the duties on clothing and other goods purchased in Canada and brought into the United States. The collector there found that notwithstanding the vigilance of the officers large quantities of clothing were smuggled through in this manner. He there- fore took measures to ascertain the names of persons residing in the States who purchased goods in Canada, and published a notice in the newspapers to the effect that their names were known, as well as the kind of goods purchased, and that if such persons did not come forward and pay duty on their goods, the marshal would call for them and theirgoods, too. This had the effect of bringing hundreds of dollars into the public revenue that would otherwise have been lost. SEMMES TO GO TO THE OLD CAPITOL. The War Department issued an order this morning to the Provost Marshal to turn over to the Navy Department, temporarily, the Old Capitol prison, for the confinement of Raphael Semmes, of the pirate Alabama. The court that is intended for the trial of Semmes has not yet been fully appointed. It will meet for the commencement of the trial on the 11th of January, 1566, and will sit in one of the reoms of the Navy Department. Although the Old Capitol prison bas been turned over tothe Navy Department for the reception of Semmes, no order has been given by that De- partment for placing him there, iat reeeipe inns eesti LIGHT VESSELS RE-ESTABLISHED. Com. Shubrick, President of the Light Honse Board, has directed the light vessel to be re- established off the end ot Frying Pan Shoals, off Cape Fear, North Carolina. This vessel is schooner-rigged; the hull painted yellow, with the words “Frying Pan Shoals,” painted in large black letters, on each side; lower masts yellow, topmasts white, day-marks black, (one on each mast.) The lights are fixed white lights, (one on each mast,) at an eleyation of forty feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather should be visible from a distance of twelve miles. ————— VOLUNTEER BOUNTIES. Congress having called upon the Provost Marshal's Department for intormation as to the total amount of money paid by the Govern- ment on account ot Bounties to volunteers, the Provycet Marshal General has addressed a let- ter to the Paymaster General asking for a state- Tent of the money paid on that account by the Pay Department since the commencement of the war, OBDEBRED TO ALEXANDBIA. Col. LaMotte, 6th veteran regiment, Han- cock’s Corps, bas been ordered to establish his headquarters at Alexandria, thereby relieving Lieut. C. J. Eyre, hitherto in command of that post. One company of the 2i4th Pennsylvania regiment has also been ordered to Alexandria for additional guard duty. ACCEPTABLE PRESENTS. Mr. Secretary Seward yesterday presented to each clerk in the State Department an elegant morocco portfolio as a Christmas gift. The portfolios were manufactured to order, and are both peautiful and appropriate pres- ents; each one contains the name of the clerk receiving it. CHOLERA IN SPAIN. Our Consul at Port Mahon, writes to the De- partment of State, under date of Nov. 30, 1865, that the cholera has nearly disappeared from that province, a few cases bani had occurred at Ciudadella during that week. He says the mortality in Spain has been far geater than will ever be known. VESSELS HEARD FROM. The United States steam sloops Vanderbilt and Tuscarora and the monitor Monadnock put into the port of Cayenne, Dutch Guinea, on the 27th of November, to take in coal. All were well then and in good condition. SALE OF WHISKEY. The Commissary Department will open bids on Tuesday, January 9th, for 10,600 gallons of whiskey for sale by the Government. All of this, with the exception of about 200 gallons, is Bourbon whiskey. GOVERNMENT SALE OF MULES. The Government sale of mules which com- menced at the Eastern Branch Corral on the 26th inst.. is progres: favorably; the aver- age number sold per day is about eighty, at prices averaging about $135. TRIP OF SEORETARY SEWARD. In consequence of the storm, the departure of Secretary Seward and family on his ocean trip in the steamer De Soto has been post- poned. L’AFRICAINE TO-NIGHT. Signor Bellini has sufficiently recovered to “appear in his great role of Nelusko, in L’ Afrie caine, which will be presented entire to-night. BEDUCTION OF THE ARMY. “The recent musters out of service have re- duced the strength of the army to 150,000 men, In October the army was 180, strong. DISSOLVED. The court-martial of which Brig. Gen. Dent ‘was president was dissolved yesterday. PERsonal.—Assistant ae, Chandler and Hon. Harvey Watterson, of Tennessee, have been sent on a epecial mission among the Treasury Cotton Agents in the Southern States, to investigate the many charges of fraud and corruption. ----Daniel Drew, the well known New York financier, has given $250,000 for re- ligious purposes. ----Ten Broek has made $30,000 iis year by horse racing. -+--The Pittsburg, Pa., Daily Commercial, a strong Re- publican paper, says “Mr. Sumner, in the Sen- ate debate, on Tuesday, was neither ees Hog successful.” --*-A theatre in Edinburg a steel curtain to use in case of fire. LOCAL NEWS. fit cécast esha OniminaL Court, Judge Fisher.— Yesterday, John Fisher, tound guilty of larceny, was sen- tenced to eighteen months in the y peni- tentiary. John Robinson, indicted for larceny, was found not guilty. George Forth, indicted for an assault and bat Maxniace Licxyszs.—During the month just closed, Mr. the clerk of the court, ‘ened 23 licenses for is to marry, of which 72 were to cok Taking the total pumber for the year 33 more than ju 1864, aud con: larger than during aADY vious year. Thelargestnumber on any one was issued on the 23d imstant—2; and during the month 78 was to colored persons, Agsinst 67 Iast December. In January 155 Were issued, 33 to colored people: February, 151—25; March, 12130; April, 123-23, M4; : June, 167—26; July, 2148; Augui 0; September, 181-39; October, 172—11: November, 177—23, December, 20378; the total bumber of whites being 1,621 and blacks 447. Notwithstanding our population is not now so large as it was during the war, it will be per- ceived thatin the District persons « marry and given in marriage” as much as ever before, the Average number of hcenses for this year being over 40.5 per week, while last year the weekly average was 39.5. There were only 19% more licenses iseued in 1560 than there was in 1550: et, during the year °65, over 1,200 more were issugd than in "60. po woe ComPLIMENTED.—Last evening, the mem- bers of Washington Naval Lodge, No. 4, F. A. A. M., apd number of friends, waited on Mr. Jobn A. Foos, the Worshipful Master of the Lodge. with the American Brass Band, led by Mr. I. A. Heald, at his residence on 13th street east, for the pu: of presenting a fine rose. wood cane to Mr. Foos; and after a number of fine pieces of music were performed, the com- any were invited in, when Mr. W. E. Hutch- inson, Past Master of the Lodge, made the pre- sentation. The company then partook of a bountiful supply of refreshments; after which, Music, songs, speeches, toasts and dancing was in order for several hours, and the party lett reluctantly. The mie then prot led to the residences of Mr. W. E. Hutchinson, on 9th street, and Mr. Hilbron, of the Interior De- partment, opposite the Marine Barracks, and comphmented their families with a serenade. The cane is a beautiful piece of workmanship, being made of rosewood, and headed with a piece of the original monitor inaa in- scribed. it was got up by Mr. Heald. ts A Derot ror Feyiany MUSKETS.—Are the Fenians Preparing for War ?—About a week since county officer Oye went to the store of Wn. Smith, auctioneer, on the avenue, to serve & writ issued by Justice Giberson, when the latter forcibly ejected the officer, for which he was arrested by Roundeman Kelley for an assault and battery, and held to bail. ounds- man Kelly found about 20 muskets, 2 carbines and a sword in the store, and took possession of them until Smith could prove how he came by them, and had them removed to the station. Smith says that he purchased the lot in New York, and that he had solid them to the Fenians, and now asks the Superintendent to give him an order for them that he may deliver them to the porchasers. From this it would appear that some at least of the Fenians here are pre- paring for war. Suppex Deatu.—Abont 1% o'clock this morn- ing. Mrs. Eliza Duvall, while returning to her home, No. 159 Penn’a svenue, near 17th street, from a visit te some friends in another part of the city, accompanied by a gentleman, fell dead in the street in front of the President's House. Officers Riley and Morris, of the First Ward, procured an ambulance and conveyed the de- ceased to her late residence. Dr. Hagner was called in,and concluded that she died from dis- ease of the heart. Mrs. Duvall was 64 years of age, formerly a resident of Maryland, but has been keeping a boarding bonse in Wash. ington for some time past. She leaves a family of sonsand daughters, adults, who say she was subject to attacks of heart disease. The Coroner considered an inquest unnecessary. alerts Fix.—About 1 o'clock to-day an alarm of fire was sounded from the corner of i2th and I streets, for a fire in the three-story brick dwelling house No. 422 I street, between 10th And 11th streets, owned and occupied by Mr. Henry McLinden, gas fitter. Steamers One and Two, the Hook and Ladder, and the Mei (Government steamer,) were quickly on the ground, considering the condition of the streets, and succeeded im extinguishing the flames. The fire canght from a stove in the second story front room, and crag de considerable of the interior of the house and furniture, the es- timated loss being about $2,500, on which there is an insurance for $1,400. ——_@—__——. Bencu WARRANT AND ARREST.— Yesterday, officer T. A. Clements, of the Fifth Ward, arrested Peter Blitz with a warrant issued by Judge Fisher, of the Criminal Court. He was cbarged with the larceny of hogs, the property of Mrs. Bohlayer, and having given bail, failed to appear at court, which caused the issue of the warrant. The prisoner was delivered to the custody of Marshal Gooding. SEER € Pitas U.S. Supreme Court, Dec. 21—Matthew H. Ellis, Esq., of New York, was admitted an attorney and counsellor of this court. No. 69. Theship Anna Kimball, appeliant, vs. Edmund Kimball. This cause was argued by Mr. Thaxter for the appellant, and by Mr. A R. Curtis for the appellee. Adjourned un- til Monday. ——$. Granpd LARcENY.—Last night officer James arrested Ellen Long upon a charge of stealing four dresses, two sheets, and other valuable articles, the property of Margaret Wilson,who lives in the alley between Land K and 4 and 6th streets south. She got possession by hoist- ing the window of the house. She was taken before Justice Handy, who sent her te jail for court. —~e———_ Mvstc.—We are giad to hear that we are soon to havea musical treat in the way ofa grand concert. Master Coker, the great musi- cal wonder, late principal soprano of Trinity Church, New York, will give his first concert in this city ith January, at Seaton Hall, as- sisted by the first tenor of Grace Church, New York, Sig. Strini, favorite basso, and other eminent instrumental and vocal talent. ———_ SeLitine Ligvor To Mrvors.—Yesterday, officer James, of the Seventh Ward, arrest Alice Keyle, who bas a store in Van alley, be- tween Mand N and 3d and 4¥ streets south, for selling liquor to minors, and without license. She was taken before Justice Bos- well, and was fined $2.9) for selling to mi- nors, and $20.90 for selling without license. ee Not 60 Many Bry Hacr.—It is stated by the friends of Mr.T. B. Brown, Warden of the Jail, that he was present at the serenade to Postmaster Bowen as an accidental spectator only. This therefore reduces the number of “Friends and Fellow-Citizens” who turned out to serenade Mr. Bowen by one half. — oe Potomac Lonce, No. 5, F. A. A. M.,G@Eorce- TOWN.—The following officers have been elect- ed by the Lodge, for the ensuing year: Charles M. Matthews, W. M.; Jos. Libbey, S.W.: Edw Roche, J. W.; A. Nelson Jones, Secretary; E.- D. Hartley, Treasurer. ———-o ANOTHER Man.—The Robert Tait, whose name is mentioned in connection with the re- cent burglaries, is not our good-looking friend, Robert Tait, who keeps the restaurant 642 7th Street. we hardly need say. D& W. SMITHS AMERICAN OR- H. . GANS AND MELODEONS. A FEW FACTS ABOUT THEM. It is the largest and most complete manufactory of PARLOR ORGANS and M4ELUDEON in the United States. Pronounced by more than One Hundred of the best Or- nists of our country to be superior te any other fostruments yet produced. and have received the first premium wherever exhibited. I have sold in Washington city and its neighbor- ing counties over Oxrt HcunpREep anv Firty of these superior Organs. and will ee, thutr boaeee tbat yea eis’ rail how and one eir USES, om on mn asl their opiniea of oqie SuitH” ORGAN AND mong the MOsT PROMINENT. I notice the fol- loving eh have recently bought from us 8. D. @ ‘H MERIC. ARLOR ORGANS AND MELO- AMERICAN PARLOR ORG Marcnic Lodge, cer. 9th and D ry Square Hos; ta Geoxgetowa, College; Methodist Church, on Congress street, Georgetown, Baptist Cburch, cormer 19th and I sts ; Methodist Church, on Dunbarton strect. Georgetown; Bev Dr Jame- son, Georgetown; Rev @ No. 805 —. ave} Rev Dr Wigect. for Sualoysius § tchool; Rev HC McDaniel. No72'Market street. Georgetown; Methodist Church, M. bet 9th and 10th sts; Rey M Pugh. Bladens! 4, Presbyterian Church, 4th st east; Grace Church,7th strect road. Montgome: county ; St Matthews Ai sang we the 18th st and N. York avenue; four Sunday Sehools in Geo: Do; ‘arder, 15th st Presbyterian Church; © M Parks; Rey W'O Blunt, Alexandria, Va.; town. D CO; News- ‘arewood Hospital; Douglas Spital; Wm Fieuner; U H rver Hospital: Smith T be Hospital; Rev Dr Dg 2 ;'B Peter's Church, Capitol sth. bet D and By two Tens lelodeons; Odd Fellows’ |, 7th street; Dr. BE Rey! » US A; Eph 1B, and othe! rs. PROFESSOR DANIEL. Jous ¥ BUis—ste _ p= 3 | _ or iD Ww yarchased ‘ou—0! . D. and H. a Smith's manufacture—is & fine, full-toned in- strument. neat ip azoserante, and aga moaned you easy terms. I al take it Fraprnntins no heen tga fou (ralt, professor of Musie in Public Bcksols. OBGANS, MELODEONS and PIANOS for rent for an evening, week, or year on easy ‘$G" Descriptive Catalogue teat by mal. No. 306 Pa. ave., bet. th 20th sts. Afftuirs in Georgetown. «, SUPPOSED To RE STOLEN.—This moraing OC \ ow fcers Harper and Paxon arrested two indi- v ee yer named nase Moore and Wm. Watker, who offered one large steer and two u for sale at the new market. They Ph gn contradictery accounts of their possession of tbe smmals. One said they were brought to the aqueduct bridge and turned over to them for saie by some person unknown. The other eaid they “got em in the war.” Justice Bockey sent the prisoners to jail for a hear; and the cattle were put in a stable for keeping until they are oiberwise disposed of. CoaL SHIPMENTS.—In consequence of the camage to the drawer of the Long Bridge, the shipments have been light this week. The re. pairs will be made as rapidly as possible, nd the drawer being opened. vessels can now pies as usual without detention. The shipments were as follows:—From Ray's docks, 1,731 tons: Cumberland Co.’s wharves, 863 tons; Bor- den Co."’s do., 380 tons; Consolidation do., S17 tons FLlovr AND Grain Marker.—There are no oUut-door transactions to-day. The demand for bigh grades flour was moderate yesterday at he close of the market. To-day the market closes firm, with a fair demand for all grades, Supers, $9; Extras, $9.508$9.75 to $10.50, ac- cording to quality, sales mostly at $10 to $10.25; Family, $15 w $15. Grain—No arrivals, an no transactions. Corn—Prices at last quoted. Port or Grorcrtown.— Entered — Sloop Stafford, Barnes, from Alexandria; schooner M C. Town, Fox, from New York. Uleared— er Potoma. for Philadelphia. WARSTED— 8s & recorctnbin. tidy and aative young girl, a SITUATION as chambermaid and waitress or to take care of children Good references fr: last employer, Apply 255 Penn 1 door deo m* ro RENT—Two FUBNIS' heater, gas. aud piano. Terms reasonable, avenue PARLOBS. Also. other ROOMS: Apply at S2 lennsylvania de 38-26" wo BRICK HOLS Ist street. atholic Church, ii. Geor; tows, eac containing 7 rooms and cellar. a good jot front am For terme apply to RH TRUNNELL, 26 Lingan street.or Dr SUTBORON , corner of Bridge and Potomar stree rgetown. Possession given Immediately dew! @AVE 25 PER CENT RY PORCHAS D ehoby, CABINET FURNITURE corner 9th and streets. _ de 30-3t {lotel.} JOBN Q. WILLSON. RABE CHANCE A’ magnificent seven octave rosewood PIANO. perfectly new, fo round corners. etc., for sale at a gren' sacrifice. at 371 Penna. avenne, opposite ional Hotel, de 30-38 "OUNG LADIES’ SCHOOL ON CAPITOL HILL —MR&S. VERNON DORSEY will in- struct a few young Indies at her residence. No. 296 Delaware ave ,twe doors north of © st. French, Italian and draw'ng tanght if desired. References,— Jobn Carroll Brent, Esq.. John Crane, Fi Walter D. Davidge, Exq., Gen Thos, Ewin, ¥. P. Garnett. dedd-3i* A TOY PIANO for ©, inclnding a Stoel. It is 2 feet lon. ind 14 inches wide, and feet high; « any tune on it, and oa i MUSIC BOXES. Uhildren's HAND Also, new lot 3) XES ildren's ORGANS, & JOHN F. BLLIS. 306 Pennsylvania av. between Sth and T0ch sta. 8 doors tr: mL. Johneou & Co.'s Beak. de 30-3¢ (Con I EPOT OF PARIS KiD GLOVE: GLOVES FOR NEW YEAR'S. For the accommodation of our NUMEROUS GLOVE CUSTOMERS, We have coneluded to open our Store on NEW YEAR'S DAY, from 8 to 11.30 a, m, Orders for GLOVES en that day will be promptly and carefully attended to by one of the firm, JOS. J, MAY & ©O., 305 Pennsylvania avenue, tif between eth and 10th strects. (QOVSERMERT BALE OF CHOICE WHIs8- Commussary of Subsistence Oh Po a a Sealed Proposals, in duplicate, will be recet at this office, until 12 o'clock m.. on TUESDAY, the sth day of January, 186, for the sale of about 9.700 gailons of Bou bon Whiskey. is oe “ Rectified Bo! hye a Pew pate not received for less than five barrels each lot. °"The Whiskey will be re- anged before the delty- ery, and sold by the “proof gallon.” ‘syment in Government funds. abont fifty pee cent. of which will be required on the seca} of the bid, and the remainder as soon as guaging is completed, and before the deliv mences. ing of the eo purchases will be lon Wharves, in Washington, b- apart rvation of the Government fa e Usui gard to bide will be observed. Ss a - de $0-004t Major and ¢:8 U.S.A. GELLING OFF THE ENTIRE STOCK or CLOAKS, FUBS, LINENS, DRY GOODS AND FANCY GOODS, To close business next month. having made ar- in the city ments to start a Jobbing Busin of New York, Cyiieces I ILL SELL OFF MY ENTIRE STOOK WITHOUT REGARD TO CesT. To give every enamored and retail buyer a chance, I will commence selling at reduced prices, on the Ist of January next. thesale to be contin until all the goods are sold. lpee ofa large and elegant assort- LADIES’ AND €HILDRENS’ CLOAKS, Of my ewn manufacture; FURS, Of every kind and quality, every arti which ed ranted. A'largestock of Silks, Dress Goods, Flannels, Prints, Linen and Cotion Sheetings, Cottons, Bed Spreads, Li ‘Table Cloths:and Table: Damask Irish Linen, Hosiery and Gives. Gents Undershirts and Drawers, Ladi Under Vi Corsets, Skirts. Balmoral Sontag: Break‘ast Shawls, Hoods, Nubias, = thousands of articles too numerous to men- (m Embroideries, White and Fancy Goods I will deduct TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT., Being one-fourth the value of the goods. Purchasers will do well to examine my stock, as the goods will be disposed of very soon. 40 Market Seeen, ean Hows ar! a © Avent OURS, de30.1 ‘Washington. L*=*= SALE OF UNITED STATES ORD- NANCE PROPERTY. ALLEGHENY ARSENAL. ber 26, 1855, Reg ety gt en uctioneer, mi a burg, Pa , commencing at 10 o'clock «.m., MOM- DAY, January 15, 1806, the following les, vis; S ean tee te Carri cast iron £2 Upper Caremate ages, T5 sets sno Harness 45.282 foreign Moskets ant Rifles. new and repaired 13,902 Uniees States Muskets and Rifies, new and 3 Geet eet aes e ni is oe £38 by sod other Oarbines e parts of Artillery Harness 00 pounds Pow der, Cannon, Musket, Rifle and po! stizcomplete seta of Wrought Irom parts for casemates rX 600 tons Scrap Cast Iron 20 tons Scrap Wrought Iron. tons Lead and Avtmony in pigs, type metal 100 Wrought Esop Axies Treo Packing Boxes s A large lot of appendages for Muskets, Carbines, ‘X large lot of Artillery Implements and Bauip- ments. large let Fare Pari Sor Beseets, Ailes fe lot of ‘eols and Machines. _ jasers will be required to remove the prop- FY within ben Gays efier sBoonte, erme cesh. de 30-12t EW YEAR’s VISITING ©. are written IN in'gie ment elegant and style, at Wil- wishi pleaze lea orders bolore New Year's. aa Sortat aay it be “x"Pack Or CARs Sowell written, is 0. very — — New Year's to present to a lady. ANOS AT B. ALNS. asserted SECOND-HAND PIANOS, ranging in price trom $:6 0 $98, for oes sinvepehanet ae part pod “haa = sie SES ha nt 4029-3 between 9th and ioth ste, near 0th. par aie pans Sanita at sepeaeyaieehe iam Mont avenge, ‘end ims