Evening Star Newspaper, January 6, 1866, Page 2

ed EVENING STAR. W. B. WALLACH, Editer and Proprietor. S7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGR. SEZ OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- G@RAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. THE STAR- Senators and Representatives can have the Datty Eventne Star delivered regularly and promptly at their residences, in wrappers, by ordering it through the Secretary of the Senate, ——+re- —__. PROVOST MARSHAL’S OFFIOE. The following are some of the transactions of the Provost Marshal's office of this city from June 30, 1863, to June 30, 1865. The number of prisoners of war committed to the Old Capitol Prison was 6,912. These were distributed thus: All the officers were sent to Johnson’s Island, Obio, and Fort Delaware; enlisted men were sent to Point Lookout and Elmira, New York, and guerrillas were sent to Fort Warren, Mas- sachusetts. About 250 took the oath of alle- | giance and were sent north. not to return south of ee during the rebellion. The name, date of committal, rank, company, regi- ment, date of capture, where captured, the | disposition of the prisoner, on accurate rolls, in each case, were recorded for the Commissary General of Prisoners. The number of prisoners of State committed ‘Was 4,104, under various charges. The number of United States prisoners was 1,113; these ——- were mostly under charges for trial yy court-martial, and prisoners of miscella- neous characters to the number of 355. Making a total number of prisoners confined in the Old Capitol during the bist seed mentioned, 12,454. ‘wenty-one thousand five hundred prisoners were committed to the Central Guardhouse. The number of deserters passed through For- rest Hall Prison to their regiments, for trial, from June, 1963, to January, 1565, was 12,775, and $270,000 was charged on their descriptive lists for the arrest of these deserters. During the two years referred to, 10,901 rebel deserters and refugees were received, who took the oath of allegiance afd were furnished with transportation to the North, East, and West. GOVERNMENT WAREHOUSE SALES. Tbe warehouse sales of lumber, iron, rags stable utensils, &c., of last month, under the supervision of Lient. Col. James M. Moore, Quartermaster, were as follows The sale at warehouse No. 3, on December 11th, 1565, brought $2,5: The sale at warehouse No. l,on December 22d, yielded $204.37. Total realized from the sales, $2,902.04. The sales of stoves at this warehouse was stopped on the 22d, owing to so few persons being present. The remaining stoves are advertised to be sold on the 13th instant. Morr Goop Worps For THE PEOPLE or WasHINGTON.—The Chronicle says of the abu- sive tirade made last night by William A. Cook, clerk in the Land Office, against the peo- ple ot Washington, at a meeting of Pennsylya- nia clerks, that “the speech of Hon. (!) William A. Cook was replete with sound ar- gument, pointed illustration, and cogency of reasoning, that did credit tothe cause he ad- voeated and the State he represents.” The Chronicle at the same time carefully excludes all mention of the generous and thoughtful remarke made by Jasper E. Brady, Esq., in be- baif of the people of the District. It will be seen that Cook's resolutions charge upon this whole community that it “either openly er secretly sustained the atrocious re bellion of the late so-called Confederate States.” This infamous falsehood and its author is thus warmly endorsed by the Chronicle after its usual style of welcoming any slander upon the people of the District, coming from what quar- ter it ma} New Mvsic.—We have received “The Re- becca Waltz,” a spirited piece, by Benjamin Franklin, of this city, whose musical compo- sitions have attracted no little attention by their excellence and orginality. Prreonal.—Ex-President Fillmore and fam- ily sailed for Europe yesterday. ----Generals McDowell and Wheaton haye left San Frane¢ cisco for Arizona. -+-'Ketchum, the New financier, was sent to the State prison yester- day. -*--The Monree Doctrinists hold a big meeting in New York to-night. ----General Fort Fisher Terry was taken by Gardner, the photographer, yesterday. ----Mr. Ingersoll yesterday introduced m the House of Repre- sentatives a resolution ‘for the suppression of the abommable system of polygamy which is now emg Is in the Territory of Utah” - Thomas J. Munday, an ex-member of the New York Legisiature, has been sent to the peni- tentiary for “outraging decency.” +++-The rebel Generals Marmaduke, ton and Walker are in London. --- Hon. Charles Sumner has been chosen President of the Lex- ington Monument Association in place of Ed- ward Everett. THe Curt-Srayish ENGAGEMENT.—In the recent naval engagement between the Chilian gunboat, the Esmeralda, and the Spanish ship, the Virgin, the superior qualities of the sm: - bore gun over the rifle were well tested. The yrs of cannon carried by the former ex- led that of the latter, but while the Esme- ralda’s guns were twenty-fours and thirty- twos, the, Virgin mounted three rifled pieces, o1 ety -cwe and two sixty-eight pounders. With — gunners, these three pieces should have nm effective at the distance—one-half mile—which intervened between the combat- tante; but the smooth-bores came off victors. Fifteen shots were fired from the batteries of the Chilisn vessel and nine from the Spaniard. Almost all of the shots trom the Esmeralda told upon her antagonist, while those of the latter failed to take effect. In odore Winslow’s engagement with the Alabama, the result was nearly the same. The Kearsage used smooth bores, and the pi- rate relied upon her English rifles and went to the bottom. There seems to be a strong dispo- sition among our naval officers té ignore the rifle, except for a long distance, and adopt the heavy nine and eleven-inch smooth bore. They bave proved more effective in the late war than the Parrotts and the Blakeleys, and it rng that they will take full precedence of rifled ordnance for men-of-war. The v of the Esmeralda is another point gained by those who advocate the smooth bore gun for broadside batteries. ProroseD Anoition or THE Pay DEPART- MENT OF THE AnMy.—It is understood that in the increase and reorganization of the regular army, soon to come before Congress for its ac- tion, the abolishment ot the Pay ent will be one of the changes considered. No such special officers are known in the princi- pal permanent armies of Europe, and yet the officers and men of those armies are regularly paid by officers of their respective regiments without ing one's or losses. It will be pro- that Captains of com; jes will draw we necessary funds from ie Post Quarter- master or Commissary, and pay the men at the end ofevery month, under the immediate su- pervision of the commanding officer, officers to draw from nearest Commissary on pay ac- counts the same as to-day from Paymasters. ‘This promptand monthly settlement, it is ar- gued, will be more acceptable to the men, who | are now compelled to wait two, four, and six months before receiving their pay, besides be- ing ayearly saving to the Government of a large amount. It is proposed to transfer the Paymasters to the new regiments about to be authorized. Tes?1xo oy Gorp AND SILveR.—The Presi- dent yesterday designated for appointment by the Secretary of the Treasury the following- pamed gentlemen, as commissioners to make the annual trial of pieces reserved in the United States Mint and branches, for the purpose of securing a due conformity in the gold and sil- | ver coins to their respective standards :—Pro- fessor Joseph Henry, Smithsonian Ingitution; Henry Davenport. Boston: John Forney, New York; James MeChie, Philadelphia; Fairman Hogen. Philadelphia: Dr. Ts. Bell, Louts- ville, Kentucky: J. H. Alexander, Baltimore; and John H. McClintock. SMUGGLING.—Reports received missioner of Customs represent that the smug- giing business, to a great extent, has been broken up through tLe watchfulness of the Government detectives. The collector at Bat. falo states that the smugglers are very much discouraged in consequence of the recent ex. re of their latest invention to defraud the sovernment. It is supposed, however, by ex- perte, that as soon as the St. Lawrence becomes frozen over, the business will be revived on a Jarge scale. lew York TS state that equipments fed webattions haus are being daily received at a store house in Hudson street, Jersey City, and tbat the: rticles are intended for the Feni- ans. The building is said to be well stocked, and the materials embrace everything in the ‘way of weapons and projectiles, from 4 bayo- pet to 4 rifled cannon,-and from an the Com- TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Sa Inauguration of Gov. Bullock. Boston, Jan. 6.—Goy. Fulleck was inan- gurated to-day. In his inaugural he congratu- lates the Legislature that tury are assembled | for organization under the auspices of national peace. He refers to the sacrifices of the war and its debts and burdens bequeathed. He says the question of a permanent and consolidated republic for North America has been solved, and the freedom of all races se- cured by arms and the organic la The ag- gregate debt of the State amounts to $23,122 } Murder and Robbery. Par.apeLfura, Jan. 6.—A woman named Mary Watts was found with her throat cuton the floor of her residence in Germantown, at 7 o'clock this morning. The murder was be- lieved to have been committed by burglars, as the house was stripped of much valuable property. Fire in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6.—A fire which has been raging for some time in a coal shed of the gas works near this city, and which had been almost extinguished, broke out again this morn- ing. and several thousand tons more of coal will be consumed. The loss is total, there be- ing no insurance. 1em COLUMBIA TYPOGRAPHICAL SOCIL- N acca Borie alia is te 0% . e Ci 4 seen oe MTACMURRAY, Bec. Sec. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHEROH, Paatyartsre cites Former ry al " + Mey o .* coat CaLxins, of the Calvary Church, Philadel- at" KS, Fie os 1, BUILDING ASSOCIATION — mont! meeting 0! Ss ssociation will be held on TUESDAY EVENING, the oth . x in amber, Cj a oo W. W. MOORES ja S-4t Secretary. wr ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Reoister’s OrFicr, Jan. 4, 1336. Norick 1s HEREBY O!v! that Licenses given to Hucksters and Butchers, and owners of dogs, that said licenses expired o 6 Ist of January, 1356, and that said licenses must be renewed at this office within ten days after this date jah bt SAM'L E. DOUGLASS, Register, NOTICE —The regular monthly meeting of the CAPITOL CLUB will be held in the room on SATURDAY next, January 6, at 7's o'clock. Members are earnestly requested to be pretent. By order of the President. Ja 4-3t* es METROPOLITAN BANK, Late Bank oF THE METROPOLISs. Wasntnoton, December 27. 1355. The Directors of this Bank adopted the following resolution at their meeting this merning : Resolved, That ten per cent. of the net profits of the Bank to the close of the present half year be carzied to the surplus fund, as required by Sec. 33 of the National Currency Act; aud that. out of the remainder. a dividend of four and a half per cent. upon the capital stock be paid to the stockholders on or after the 4th proximo. ake this occasion also to notify the stockholders that the annual election of Directors for the ensu- ey will be held at the Banking House, on TUFSDAY. the 9th day of January next, between the hours of 1) a. m. and a3 m de 28 td MOSES KELLY, Cashier. NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.—The distribution department of the Washington ae be Company have removed their office to No 464 10th, between D and E, where persons yeekers reason to lor pte that Lge meters = rvice pipes are out of order, will please noti WM. YORKE. Superintendent of Distribatios, who will give Prompt attention. dew" "GRO" R' McILHENNY. Engineer. (rer ica ASSOCIATION. Atan adjourned meeting of the Medical Asaocia- 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 Ist of April, the Ist of July, and the Ist of October. Published by order of the Association. del-eolm* J. W. H. LOVEJOY, M. D., Sec. a I HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED with me in co ‘artnerabip Jacob Bun. The business will hereafter be conducted under the name of F' & BUN, Carpenters and Builders, 5 bear canal bridge. January 1, 1956. GAT SACRIFICE—A ¥ PIANO FORTE, with all modern im. provements, and which cost $700 cash in| ew York, for sale at an immense sacri. fice, Inquire at 371 Pennsylvania avenue, oppo- it new Grand Square site National Hotel. Guavmon «& witsontwien fi E wish to inform their friends and the public that they have removed their Hat, Cap and Fur Store to Ni 8. it side of 7th street, a few doors above D et where bes are prepared to sell at the lowest prices. and respectfully solicit a continuance of the public patronage, Ja 6-3t* NHE COPARTNERSAIP OF BARBOU > T SEMMES & CO. having been Teninen othe death of John B. Semmes, the undersi, ned, sur- pit Ra oe the = | oe from is er ie name o! arbou! ti JAMES BARBOUR. JOHN A, Washington, January 1, 1866. A AREOR: All ns_having claims inst th BARBOUR, SEMMES & CO. will present them to us for payment, avd all persons indebted to said firm are hereby requested to settle the same, is absolutely necessary the business should bs closed, in order that we may settle with the ad- ministrator of the late John B. Semmes. in 6 eolw BABBOUR & HAMILTON. New York Weekly Magazine 48 PAGES! 48 PAGES! FOR TEN CENTS A WEEK, ‘The number for January 6th, 1866, is NOW READY and FOR SALE BY ALL NEWSDEALERS, Its contents are: “SNOWED UP WITH A BU sia A splendid Christmas . THE CHEST WITH THE SILVER MOUNT- By the Author of East Lynne. “THE MAN OF FORTY-FIVE,” A Sparkling Essay. PETROLIA, A Comic Poem. THE ROUND OF LIFE IN BOKHARA, A Sketch of the Tartar Capital. “ALADDIN’S WORKSHOP,” How Watches are made in America, “WHAT WE DO IT FoR.” By the Publishers. se ABRY OR WN TO Fas DUESTION.» TO MARRY, THAT'S For young men only. eet Ti RTs LETTER; Oz, JACK AND “HOW MRS. 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PRICE, 10 CENTS A WEEK. Mr. Public is respectfully invited to tak: acopy home te Mrs. Public and the if they dent Like it. te FRSA as ALL TALES ABE COMPLETE IN THE FIRST NUMBER. ies wl mot obtain it of wit parties pd aoe in newsdealers, ington, E gent Pee a oe ‘J. SHILLINGTON. HR WELCOME FRIEND'S A\ T t pleas) i pouncing to their many trends ‘and the public in goneral, that A they will give OTST GRAND BALL al Tickets $1, ad ja 6st “ie ler iting @ gentleman and ladies. ‘of THE COMMITTER, H4®uonr CIROLE. PRIZE MASQUERADE BALL, Costumes and Fancy Dresses ean be ured of Mr. MARSHALL. the Cost: 5 timore.on TUNSDAY, the 9th, and WED- NESDAY, the 10th inst.,at the Germania a. on C street, between 44 and 6th streets. The Prizes are now on exhibition at Mr. D WOLF’S, Jeweller, Pennsylvania avenue, National Hotel. a ear % fA ANNUAL BALL of the ORIENTAL LODGE, No. 19,1. 0. 0. F. The members of the lodge take pleasure in in- forming their friends and the public that their An- nual Ball will take place at Metropolitan Hall, (entranee through the Kur in Hotel, corner 1ith ret and Pennsylvania avenue,)on MONDAY VENING, January sth Tickets si {Mimitting a gentleman and ladies, 1e nea” COMMITTEE. 4 MEMBRES oF ea TRIBE, NO. 8, Have the honor toannounce that their t 4 Annual Ball will take place at the N MARKET HOUSE HALL, Georgetown, D. C,, January 8th, 1856. The Managers pledge themselves that nothing shall be left undone to make this Ball worthy of the pame and reputation ef the Tribe, and an eve- ning of pleasure to those who may favor them with their presence. Tickets $1. admitting a Gentleman and Ladies, to be had of the Members,or at the door on the evening of the Ball. ja 4-3t* \HE MEMBERS OF THE JOURNEYMEN | 5 HOUSE PAINTEBS SOCIETY Most respectfully announce to their friends and the public generally that their SECOND GRAND BAL L Will take place st SEATON HALL, Jorver ef 9th and D streets. ON MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 8, 1866. hay's Band has been engaged for the occaaion. The Committee pledge themselves to spare neith- er pains or expense te make this the most agreea- Die Ball of the season. Tickets $1, including Ladies refreshments. Committee of Arrangements. J, E, Collins, . W. 0 T. Pa Crown, : ir. W. M. Hervey, &. Coombs, P. Delano, ¥F.N. Holtzman, D. Meehan, J. Murray. jan 2-6t* F. N. HOLTZMAN, Treas. *;IRST GRAND BALL of the ASSOCIATED face OF WASH- ON. Will take place at UDD FELLOWS’ HALL, on MONDAY. January %, 156 New Ork Anniversary of the Battle of La No pains or expense have been spared to render thix Ball one of the finestever given, and it will no doubt prove worthy of the Typographical fraternity president faa # s.E.Culverwell, M Murphy. A Donaldson, W.A. Maloney, G.A.R McNeir, W Hunt, Robt. Penman, J.J. Daly, Wm. J. Bennett, N.W. King, secretacy. Sam'l P. Robertson, Master of Ceremonies, TICKETS, §2—including refreshments for La- di de 30 entt LOST AND FOUND. o the Ist of January, in the First Ward, & POCKET BOOK contalaing a two dollar Bote and some valuable papers; to any per- son except the owner. A suitable reward will be given if returned to No. 500 17th street, sear, t ja street. OST—Yesterday Friday,) between 3 and 5 4 o'clock, on New Yorks avenue, a lady's FUR COLLAR. ‘It is a present from a deceased friend. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it St. Charles Dining Saloon, B st., bet, 10th and ith streets. (aces UP AS ASTKAY—A BLACK COLT, about three years old, with tail cut off. The — peas ree forward, prove property, arges ¢ him away. jompany ¥. 5th U. 8, Cavalry jn 6-2t* ™ corner of 15th and N sts. ¢ 5 REWARD. AND NO QUESTIONS ASKED. BY +) The gentleman who picked up the POCKET OOK in F. Butler’s door on the 4th instant, will please return it to the Star Office, and receive the above reward. ja 5-3" a TRAYED—From 84 Pa. avenue, on the morn- *° ing of the 3d instant, a small Black and Tan DOG, ears cropped; white spot om the breast; with name of owner engraved on the cellar. A liberal reward will be paid to whoever may return above. Ja5-3t* STRAT, OR STOLEN—A dark red buffalo SS COW, white spot in face; white, bushy tail; pearly blind. A liberal reward will ‘be given for her return to the ewner, 154 2d street west, be- tween B and 43" M. 0. CONOVER. i peteior. OF COLUMBIA, County or Wasi- INGTON, To tet : —This is to certify that James T. Talber! hy. Sp before me, in said th indue form: That a light ‘al 1, about . ing no came to the premises of Christo- pher Peace, and remains there trespassing on the Premises Given under my hard this 26th ¢ay of December, 1868. Fie". H, WILTBERGER, Justice of the Peace ¥) and pro roperty. pay ic away, or she will be dealt with eccording to law. JAMES T. TALBERT, anager for C. O'Hare E near Kock Creek Church. 15 ,BEMARO—For the finding of @ DIA- 2 MOND BING, los: either in the evening train from Philadelphia. on the 26th ini ero) not beyend the War Department, por teor out of Willard catrioge. BOARDING. pHoMrson’s BINING ROOMS AND 8A- LOON. 360 © street. between Us and 6th streets. R. THOMPSON, late of the Metropolitan Hotel ja6 im* pVATe ROARD can be obtained by a lady and geutleman, or iwo gentlemen, with pleas- ant front room, with use of parlor and piano. at 374, N. E. cor. 10t and Mass ave. ja5- I OARD anc newly FURNISHED ROOMS, at 129 G strect, between Zist and 224 strocts, only four squares west of War Department. Furntt and board geod. Terms mod FURS 1saED OR UNFURNISHED OMS for rent, with or without board, suitable for housekeeping, centrally located. Terms moderate. No. 499 10th . Ja 5 6t* POOR RENT— a hed FRONT ROOM, with BOARD, snitable for mfyetnly and wife,or two single gentlemen, at H st., hear 5th, ia 5-St* FCESXISHED ROOMS AND BOARD on the corner of 2ist and H streets, one square from the cars, anda short walk frem the Departments, Reference required. ja 43t™ F'GBSISHED ROOMS AND BOARD, with a Massachusetts family. at 486 E street, near 6th, one square from the Post Office. Also.'tran- Pere accommodated. Terms moderate, ja 21w* ‘0 LET—With Board, two front PARLORS. neatly furnished. Any ene wishing a quiet home in s small family will call at No. 137 I's. 22d and 23d. Ja 1-6t* ABLE BOARD at No. 464 10th street, doors north of the avenue. month. COMFORTABLE BOOMS AND BOARD CAN / be obtained for ladies or a on reason- able terms. Co’ 2d and B streets, first house from Pennsylvania aven: GQEVEBAL GENTLEMEN, ORA GE’ SY and lady. can obtain a pleasant ROOM and good BOARDING in @ Pennsylvania family, at No. 476 Maryland avenue, near 45 street, A few Table Hoarders accommoda‘ de 6-Im* PERSONAL. M ADAM NESTOR, ASTROLOGIST anv DOCTRESS, be conenited at her residence No. 543’ Mary- land ave., near 7th st. 5 3t™ yooar AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, A lady of several years experience as a music teacher would take a few more pupils for inatrac- tion on the Piano o1 Pinging. She also ive lessons in the making of wax flowers Best of re- ferences gi M. T.. City P.O, ja5-6t* Natural Olairvoyant, present and future, ha orth side of Penn. ave.. hours from 9 to de li Sm* ERSONAL —If you want good Cigars and To- bacco at low prices ve the La Favorite Cigar Store, 467 i, acall. de 9 Im* Miss SMITH Proprictross. Tre MARBLE-BED s BILLIARD TABLES, With entire new cloths, cushions, pockets and cues, forsale very cheap, Apply to dell im* MS PR eer opened her office at 42: between 435 and 6th a. lo 8D W. W. LEVY, detl-tw* National Hotel. L¢™. aati LATS. Seon rns ti pet demo No. 562 Seventh vteeot. CHESS GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Wasutnertox, January 6, 1964. Jay Cooke & Oo. furnish the following quo- tations of Government securities: U. 8. 6's Cer 1981 2... old Wo U.S. Five Twenties, 1362. Whig WS U.S. Five Twenties, 1564. 102% U.S. Five Twenties, 1985. Wey U.S. Ter Forties ...... cd One-year Certificates—new By EW YORE FIRST BOARD SALES. Coupons, 104%; Five Twenties, 1862, 105; Five Twenties, 1864, 1024; Five Twenties, 1n65, 102); Tem Forties, 93; Ceruticates, 9: Gold, 143. Cm ee THE ‘DISTRICT TROOPS, WHITE AND BLACK. * Probably no population ever suffered the same amount of systematic misrepresentation that the citizens of Washington have at the hands of the advocates of negro suffrage, who in their vehement zeal to accomplish their end stick at nothing in the way of unscrupulous untruth to put this community in a false posi- tion. A labored effort has been made to show that the colored population of the District fur- nished an undue proportion of the troopsraised here during jthe rebellion, thereby to demon- strate the superior patrietism of the negroes, and to afford an argument why of all commu- nities in the country the whites of this District should be selected for the experiment of social degredation through enforced negro equal- ity. To this end the most fagrant misstatements have been put forth and have been accepted unwittingly by the press of the country as the real facts in the case. The as- tounding allegations have been made through petitions to Congress, and otherwise, that out of a population of eighteen or twenty thousand the negroes of the District furnished a fighting torce of six thousand, and that the whites, out of a population of sixty thousand, furnished only eighteen hundred! And the Chronicle only a few days ago put in leaded editorial type, en- dorsed as “facts and figures,”’ a statement that three regiments of colored troops had been or- ganized here with a total of 3,549 men, and the article atter further glorifying the numbers and services of the black troops proceeded in a style of remark exceedingly derogatory to the white troops of the District. We have taken some pains to ascertain the exact facts in the case, in order to present them for the consideration of persons of candor who wish to deal fairly by us in the premises. From the Mayor we obtain the following of- ficial data: The whole number of men credited to the District of Columbia during the rebellion was 16,572, of whom 14,239 were whites, and 2,633 were colored. Of the colored, 1,051 were yolun- teers, 421 drafted men, 1,161 substitutes—total, 2,633. We commend these official figures to the at- tention of all who may have been biased by the false statements alluded to, and especially ask its consideration by our brethren of the press who have been thus misled. It will be seen that while nearly 17,000 white troops were raised here, but 2,033 colored troops were pro- duced, and that of that number 1,161, or nearly halt of the colored total, went in as substitutes for whites BECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE. The joint committee of the two Houses of Congress, composed of six members of the Senate and nine of the House of Representa- tives, on the subject of reconstruction and ad- mission to Congress of Southern Representa- tives, met this morning in the Senate commit- tee room of the Pacific Railroad, Senator Fes- senden chairman. The proceedings of the committee are of course unknown, but it is understoed that the credentials of the Ten- nessee delegation would be one of the first sub- jects for consideration. The impression pre- yails that previous to any recommendations being made respecting the admission of the representatives from the rebellious States, a sub-committee will be appointed to visit the South and investigate the condition of affairs there, as was done during the agitation of the Kansas question. WHITE HOUSE. There was a large crowd in attendance at the White House to-day, composed principally, bowever, of pardon applicants, and other indi- viduals on private business, The Indian delegation of the Sac, Fox and other Indian tribes, which has been in the city for some time, was presented to the President to-day by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Judge Cooley. This delegation is here on busi- ness connected with the Indian reservations. The Indians were evidently much pleased at their reception by their «Great Father.” > FIRE AT STEVENS POINT, WIS. Information has just reached the General Land Offtce, Department of the Interior, that a fire broke ont on the 29th of December, at Stevens Point, Wisconsin, resulting in the destruction ot almost the entire business por- tion of the town. The offices of the Register and Receiver of lands, together with all the records, books, and papers. were entirely de- Stroyed. Measures have been taken by the General Land Office, with a view to supply the loss by the preparation of new books, plats, &c, at the earliest possible period. PAY DEPARTMENT. Since July Ist, 1865, besides the sum in the hands of Paymasters, and the unused requisi- tions, $94,000,000 have been disbursed by the Pay Department, and distributed for disburse- ment, making & total expenditure of $524.054,- 86.37 during the last fiscal year, and in the present one up to Oct. 31, 1865. PARDONS. Three pardons were granted to-day to citi- zens of New Mexico, under the 13th exception clause of the amnesty proclamation. A few Alabamians of the same class were pardoned, and also Mrs. Jane Moore, of New York, sen- tenced to the penitentiary for three years, for abstracting a letter from the mail. SRE ESE aS ge ax INDIAN RESERVATIONS, The General Land Office has just enunciated its ruling that all locations of half-breed Sioux or Dacotab scrip within the Sioux Indian Res- ervation, south of the Minnesota river, is in- valid; the act of the 3d ot March, 1863, requir- ing all Jands within said reservation to be sold for the benefit of the Indians, RESIGNATION ACCEPTED. The War Department accepted the resigna- tion on the 4th inst., of Brig. General Joseph R. West. Tar New YorK WEEKLY MaGazine.—This is the title of a neat, handsome periodical of forty wight pages just received by us. It con- tains a great variety of interesting popular tales, domestic stories, short and pithy essays, and sketches of travel. New PATENTS.—There will be issued from the Patent Office for the week ending January 16th, 115 new patents. :: sore TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. gee LATER FROM EUROPE. PorTLAND, Jan. 6.—The steamer Monra- vian, trom Liverpool on the 22d of December, has arrived. Cotton is easier and 4d. lower. Sales of the week 59,000 bales. Orleans middlings, 2Id. Friday's sales, 15,000 bales, market closing with tuffs are dull and nominal. an upward. Provisions quiet and steady, except lard,which ‘was easi “Console closed Friday at S787 x for money. U.S. five-twenties, Ox al~ re Bank of England has decreased £ 5 Fenian trials and convictions continue at Cork, McAfferty’s acquittal being the only one thus far. Delevan and Duggan havedeen sen- tenced respectively. to five and ten penal servitude, The trial of Charles Underwood <— See iM ig wi ewer 3 ig egaaer which bas’ ven connecting them another coal mine explosion near Merthyty nother near - doil in Wales, killed 32 persons and wounded many others, The Yuca trom Hull for ashore near Hlackberry, but " off after we inga of the overboard. She has six feet of water in her hold and is much strained. Advices from Frankfort state that since the in American stocks, accom) by a of 3) per cent. in two days. The outstanding speculations in the shapeof options for the end of the year, mainly contributed to this movement, which has carried prices to a poimt two per cent. above those of New York. Atthe same time the German public gen- erally haye resumed purchases in them for in- vestment, and are so exclusive in their parti- ality that advertisements for the Turkish loan or shares in any company, prove entirely un- attractive. : ITALY.—It is reported at Florence that the Minister had tendered his resignation. The rovisional budget was under debate in the Bhamber of Deputies, and was meeting with some opposition. ional trae bills haye been re- ist other Fenian prisoners at eurities, especially 5-20's, continue to be im- rted in large amounts by each steamer; but jor this the remittances of specie from America would be much larger, although to some extent this is anegative result. So far as your money market is concerned it is certain a directly prejudicial influence is exercised inasmuch as while we send to America goods for raw ma- terial, for which we have to pay cash, she dis- charges her debt toa considerable extent in aper. Piatti disease returns for the week ending December 16, are more favorable. Liverroot, Dec. 2.—Cotton Brokers’ Oircu- lar reports sales for the week 59,00 bales, including 7,500 bales to speculators and 13,000 to exporters. Market easier, and prices xd. lower tor American descriptions, authorized quotstions. Middling Orleans, 2i\d.; fair Mobile, 22X%d% middling Mobile, 2id; fair uplands, 2%d. Sales of 15,000 bales. Market closing with an a tendency. Stock 353.00 bales, of which 145,000 bales are Amer- ican. Satterthwaite’s circular of the evening of December 20th says:—Since our last a very large amount of business has been transacted in five-twenties at considerable enhanced quo- tations, the message of President Johnson giving renewed confidence Baltimore Market. Battinore, Jan. 6—Flour quiet and nom- inal for most descriptions. Wheat inactive. Corn dull and le. lower; yellow steady. Oats firm at 54cts. Provisions inactive and heavy. Sugars firm. Coffee steady. Whisky dull at $2.26. LOCAL NEWS. ——— PRESENTS IN THE THIRD ScHOOL District. During the holidays the following presenta. tions were made in the Third School District Miss M. E. Ramsey, of the female grammar scheol, received from her pupils a fine stereo- scope, with many beautiful pictures. Miss Frances Elvans, teacher of the temale inter- mediate school, received a beautiful portfolio and some other articles from her pupils. Miss Addie Thompson, teacher of female secondary No. 7, was also a recipient of Christmas pres- ents from her pupils. Miss S. Lusby, teacher of secondary No.1, received a present of a brace of vases, and some other articles of use and ornament. Miss Stone, teacher of primary No.7, had presented to her a fine cake, em- bossed with her name and the word “Teach- er’ on the top, and was also the recipient of other gifts. i H. P. Johnson, teacher of secondary No. 6, Miss Mary Ann Hill, teacher of primary No.2, and Mrs. Royce, teacher of primary 1, each received valuable presents from their pupils. Miss Mary Awkward. teacher of primary No.3, received trom her pupils two valuable books, Scott's poems and Milton’s poems, and a gold pen. Miss Alberta Bright, teacher of primary No. was not for- gotten by her pupils, and rece: a namber of presents, among them a fine kerosene lamp. ptt Cae ARREST OF ANOTRER GANG oF THIEVES.— Tuesday night, the store of Mr. Chas. A. Craw- ford, corner of Sth and P streets north, was en- tered by thieves by forcing the cellar windows, and was robbed of a large quantity of groce- ries, &c. While they bead agg | away from the store they were met by Mr. Thos. Herlihy, who suspected them, and immediately pursued them, and fired fourshotsatthem. The thieves dropped their plunder and ran. Mr. Herlihy advertised the goods in the Siar, and detectives Clarvoe and McDevitt went to him, and di- rected him to carry the goods to the police headquarters. Mr. Herlihy pointed outa house on Q street, where he id twenty negroes could be found at night, and the officers de- signed to make a descent upon that house. Thursday, detectives Kelly and Bigley, who also had been informed ot the robbery, arrested Jos. Newman, Jos. Henderson, Doctor Travis, Weldon Perkins and Thos. Summers, all ne- groes, for the robbery, and in their = found a large lot of keys and bur * tools, And several deadly weapons, and arrested Milly Wa)ker, colored, for receiving the stolen goods. Yesterday, they bad a hearing before Superintendent Richards, and the men were sent to jail for court. The woman was dis- missed, there Leing no evidence against her. ene ianawaonien LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT OP THE IRVING Lycrcm.—A large and appreciative audience greeted the Irving Lyceum last might at the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the occasion of the fourth public entertainment. We noticed among those present many of our most promi- nent officials, who ap; ed to be highly inter- ested in the proceedings, as did all others prrceat The exercises consisted of two orations, yy Messrs. Alonzo Bell and A. C. Towrsend, and a debate on the question, “Whether the influences which aid to perpetuate are stronger than those which tend to dissolve the Union.” The orations were of marked ability, and the debate was conducted in a most satisfactory manner. These exercises were interspersed with instrumental and vocal music by some of our most distinguished Washington artistes. In this entertainment thesociety did itself great credit. All present seemed highly pleased. We would state that this popular organization meets every Friday evening at the Council Chamber, City Hall, and the public is always welcomed. ——_e—_—_ ANOTHER GANG oF Necro Brra@Lars.— Thursday night the grocery shop on L street south, between 4% and 6th west, was entered by burglars who carried away the entire stock belonging to Bridget Sheehan and valued at $125. Last night Roundsman Barker with Of- ficers Gunnell and Owens having obtained a clue went to the house of Nim Sedgwick in the alley between K and L, 4% and 6th streets south, and recovered all the goods, and cap- tured all the inmates of the house and carried them before Justice Handy. Atter a hearing Nim Sedgwick, Alick Dison, Samuel Tread- well, Cornelia Pasco and Louisa Giddings were sent to jail for burglary, Henry Short, jail as a witness. James Gordon, Robert Weems, Netson Matthew, Margaret Flemings, George Johnson and Margeret Nevite, arrested on sus- picion, were dismissed. c CrimryaL Court, Chief Justice Cartter.— Yesterday, John Lanigan, indicted for grand lareeny, was found guilty, and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary at Albany. H.C. (Grooding for defense. This morning, im the case of Josiah Chew, indicted for larceny, a nolle . Was entered. Abrabam Myers, indicted for larceny, plead eed = tid larceny, and was sentenced to 30 deys in jail. ‘Major A. Wilmer, indicted for id lar- ceny, == yesck! sears and senten to three years in the penitentiary. The case of Gen. L. C. Baker, indicted for false arrest and robbery of Mr. and Mrs. Cobb, (known as the pardon-broker,) will not be taken up on Monda: 23 AN ORDER OF INTEREST TO BARKEEPERS.— This morning, Superintendent Richards issued order No. 155 to the police, in which he directs the police to strictly enforce the law requiring bar-rooms and restaurants to be closed at 12 o'clock at night. The Superintendent is not pleased with the neglect of patrolmen to report those violations of law, and orders that any patrolman who shall fai) to enforce the law ‘ial attention to the enforee- _ iy ee tnt at wipe ee regrets that lcemen in some preceni have established Fae standard of honor and pond which leads them to wink at violations wr. ~imemegiliierteone PoLice REroRTs.—Third Precinct.—J. Her- bert, larceny of lumber; dismissed. Fifth Precinct—John Brancher, drunk: ceny; jail tor court. pe eS: Cotorep Censvus.—Caprain W. F. Spargin, under the direction of the Freedmen’s Bureau, is taking the census of the colored of the District of Columbia. In Penance this #e has obtained the census of this city be- id Georgetown cad’ tes ° Suppers Dratn.—Yeeterday afternoon, Mrs. Christina Hillyard, an old tady, residing with her son-in-law, Mr.George Becker, on L. street, between 6th and 7th streets, fell dead while walking across bag ened from heart disease and y. Mre. yard was about seveaty years of age. and was well known in the porthern section of the city asa mostexemplary old lady. —_—o———_ NRarty Frozen. his morning, George Davis, a colored boy, who came im from near Beltsville last evening, was found on one of the stalls of Centre Market, where he bad Inia down, by officer Coomes, frozen stiff, and donbdtless in a short time he would have per- ished. The officer had him conveyed to the fourth Ward station, where he was placed near a good fire and thawed out. creat “a Kerrixe Two BaRs.—This morning, Rounds- man Kelly arrested Patrick Morgan on the charge of Ing two bars under one license, and Justice Walter fined him €20. It does not seem tobe generally understood that a single license is for one bar only, and thatan addi- tional license is required for two. - seeppeiaties Larceny.—This morn Edward Job colored, was overhauled by officer Dra the Fourth Ward, with a robe, which proved to have been taken from the establishment of J.S. Topham & Co., and Justice Walter com- 4 mitted him to jail for court. oo Affairs in Georgetown. a ELection or Orricers.—At the annwat meeting of the Vigilant Fire Compan), neid ised their ball last Thursday night, the following”? gentlemen were ejected officers for the ensuing year :—President, H. ©. Addison; Vice Presi- dent, A. Rodier; Secretary, H. G. Devine; Treasurer, J.Q. Larman; Chief Engineer, W. E. Owens; First Assistant, James Simmons; Second Assistant, Edward Pettit. Coal Snirments.—This week the shipments of cual were from the Cumberland Company's wharf, 700 tons; Borden Co., 275 tons; from Ray's Docks, 279 tons. The stock is very nearly exhausted, and another week will be sufficient to clear the docks and the coal ship- ments for this season. FLour axnp Gratn MARKeET.—The market closed to-day without any material change in the price list quoted yesterday. The demand was fair for high grades extra and family brands, and the sales were limited to supply the local demand. Mock WEST END PRUG STORE. aver Neh ts Pe, s. South Eg er «, Schenck» a ‘eand other Fam cs, Alsowhoice Perfameries,Pomades t above store. je IGELOW ON THE TARIFF QUESTION. McCalloch’s Literature of Political Boonemy ; ial Policy, Raymond's tical Econ Col nd Che: ‘arey's Social Scie 3 De Q Logic of Political Eeonomy. Whateley 's Lec tures on Political Economy; London. Stmmond's yd of Trade Epona London. Mill's Politi cl ‘om 72 vols. “eo FRANOK TAYLOR. Rh 935,000 WoRTH = or HOUSE. FURNISHING GOODS, MUST BE SOLD DUptea tae NEXT THIRTY FURNITUBE, CARPETS, OLLOLOTH, &c. Mr. Grosnon having entered into other business: arrangements, will retire from the firm, and in order to BUN OFF OUB ENTIRE STOCK, We have decided to offer any of OUB IMMENSE STOCK at PRICES TO DEFY COMPETITION: BONTZ & GROSHON, ja 4-0t 369 Seventh street, above I. DEBSONS HAVING WATCHES and Jewelry torepairat A. JOSEPHI'S, 232 Penn. ave., will please call for them om or before 9th of Janua- ry, at bis residence 404}, 12th, between I and K, as I leave this city and will not be responsible after that date. Jan 2 6t* GELLING OFF. SELLING OUT. i — Cloaks. Coats, Bacques. Cirenlars, and ladies” Fancy Goods, selling off Worclose Darin at 325 Pennsylvania avenne N. B —As sur stock must be closed cut in ninety days. no reasonable offer will be refused fer any article in our stock. ja 2 cost T CO PARTNERSHIP. HE CO-PARTNERSHIP heretefore existing between Z. M. P, King and N. W. Barchell having been dissolved by mutual consent I have this day associated with me my sen. RUDOLPH A. KING, under the name and style of Z. M. P. KING & 808, as wholesale and retail dealers in fine T: and choice family Groceries, at the eld stand ef King & Burchell. corner of Vermont avenue and 15th st. Japuary 1, 1866. Zz, M. P. KING. Z. M. P. KING RUDOLPH A. KING The new firm of Z.M.P. KING & SON will deavor to supply their customers with the choice selection of fine Green and Black Teas, Family Groceries, and Table Luxuries for whieh this acquired its reputation. The eid stock of goods having been sent to auction, they now offer an entirely new and eal: assortment vd “goad ao s are found in a first-class family grocery store. Z.M.P. KING & SON. ja2-tf Cor. Vermont ave. and 15th street. SELLING OFF THE ENTIRE 8TOCK or + CLOAKS, FUBS, LINENS, DEY GOODS AND FANCY GOODS, next month. having made ar- rt a Jobbing Business in the city rangements t of New ¥: I WILL SELL OFF MY ENTIRE STOCK WITHOUT REGARD TO CesT. T ery housek: and retail buyer a chance, I will commence selling at redeced eiiees on the Ist of January next, the sale to be eontini until all the goods are sold. My Sock cpuatets of 6 large and elegant assort- men! LADIES’ AND €HILDEENS’ CLOAKS, Of my ewn manufacture; FURS. Of every kindand qnali is warranted. ilke, Dress Goods, Fisnnels SCotion Shectings: Cottons, Bed Table Cloths, and Tab! Aue thousands of articles t00 numerous te men- ou. On Embroideries, White and Fancy Geods I wilt 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. 8. M. MEYENBERG, 45 Market Space, under Avenue House, Dw Washington. Moasizer, ALEXANDER WOLOWSEL, PI- in Wasbi ST AND VOCALIST, so well known n, and who has bro: — a] sotent in our city by 5 fystem. secepted an or Paris Exhibition. atly this will be his lak sonsen ta Wealineton, ty bie cow sasteel out callat opposite National reception are from 11 8. m, to 1 p.m.,and StoTp.m. deis-tf S71, TIMOTHY'S HALL.—The duties of this in- stitution be on For &c., see and at of ag, prin- SEVENTH STREET. ER HANGINGS AND WINDOW gi SHADES. stantly receiving additions. above goods will always find @n assortment io store. Orders pu ly execu’ or country. . Terms cash. for aber, sonst RE eae 486 rictuhk COED es TASSELS, ac 486 The largest and handsomest assortment of OVAL P FRAMES te cae Mente Saf as Oe Vs we spICTURE 00 LD AND TASSELS, | different colors i \, de., 0c 8 . "TATLOR.