Evening Star Newspaper, January 9, 1866, Page 2

EVENING STAR. W. B. WALLACH, Editer and Preprictor. WASHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY... JANUARY 9% 1966. S7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGB. SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. THE STAR. Senators and Representatives can have the Darcy Evesine Stax delivered regularly and promptly at their residences, in wrappers, by ordering it through the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, or at the office of the Star, corner of Lith street and Pennsylvania avenue. —— + ore. —___ New Books. Gumeress or History. sale in this city by Philp & Solomon. The writer, a gentleman not unknown in Washington, has, in this handsome little Yolume, given a series of well-written histori- cal and biographical sketches, narratives of men who have aided in the development of nations, and scenes significant of transitions from a less to a more enlightened state. Among the characters presented are John Bright, Count Cavour, Alex's de Toqueville, and Leigh Hunt; and the events treated of are memorable assassinations, Opening Scenes of the Rebellion, the last days of Chatham, &c., &c. The author is Geo. M. Towle, Esq., a bative of Washington, and the son of Dr. N. U. Towle. He is a graduate of Yale College, and has spent considerable time in European travel. West Virersta. Its Farms and Forests Mines and Oil Wells. By J. R. Dodge, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Philadel- phia: J. B. Lippincott & Go. For sale in this eity by Hudson Taylor. The germ of this ‘work was contained in the exhibit made by the writer in the U. S. Report of Agriculture for pa of the resources of West Virginia; and the esire €xpressed by many for further informa. | tion concerning the unknown territory treated of, caused Mr. Dodge to prepare this volume. The information concerning such portions of West Virginia as were visited by Mr. Dodge is full and accurate, so far as our own knowl- edge goes in traveling over the same ground. in regard to other and more inaccessible por- tions of the new Stace, we presume he gives the best information within his reach. We heartily commend the work to all wishing in- formation in regard to one of the most interest- ing portions of the country, and concerning which very little has been written. Exrise yet Nopie. A TALE oF anv FOR Womwrn. New York. John Bradburn. For sale ix this city by Hudson Taylor. The avowed purpose of the writer isto show that woman may err under peculiar cireum- stances and yet not be utterly lost, ma: repent and be more truly noble in the sight of heaven than woman who has not erred, but who 1s stained with irreligion, hypocrisy, and other viees; that betrayal of woman is murder, and should be punished as such, &c., &c. The author seems to mean well, but we doubt if his book will work the desired reform, or in fact serve any better purpose than did the shoal of bot corn literature in affording highly Seasoned food for ue prurient. Tse Lire, CAMPAIGNS AND SERVICES oF Pamir H. SHERIpAN Philadelphia. T. B. Peterson & Bros. For sale in this city by Jos. Shillington. A spirited biography of the hero of the Shen- andoah Valley, Five Forks, &c. ROANOKE; or, « Where is Utopia?” by C. H. Wiley, author of “Almance.”” Lilustrated by Darley. Phiiadelphia. T. B. Peterson & Bros. For sale in this city by Jos. Shillington. This 1s a reprint, we believe. of a work that attracted considerable attention on its first ap- pearance. MEETING OF COLLECTORS OF CUSTOMS. A meeting of the Collectors of U.S. Customs stationed along the Northern frontier took place yesterday in the office of Hon. Nathan Sar- gent, Commissioner of Customs. The meeting was called for a consultation on the subject of amending the United States revenue laws, in order to secure & more prompt and effectual suppression of smuggling. The stubborn per- sistence and the fertility of invention with which these public offenders devise new methods of evading the United States revenue laws, cali for correspondingly vigorous Measures on the part of our Government officials. Mr. Sargent shows himself to be aware of and equal to the emergencies of the case. —$—____ CHANGES IN THE PAY DEPARTMENT. The payments heretofore made by Lieut. Vol. Reynolds are now turned over to Lient. Col. D. L. Eaton, Paymaster U.S. A. Col. Eaton’s duties have been so far extended as to include the payment of the detailed clerks in the sev. eral Departments, and at Headquarters, depart- ment of Washington, the men oa duty atarsenal and in the defences of Washington, in addition to his former duties of paying the officers and men of the Vetern Reserve Corps and the Hos- pitals of the District. TROOPS MUSTERED OUT. The following statements were taken from the repert of Brevet Major Wm. A. La Motte, Chief Commissary of Musters, Department of Washington, showing the number of officers end men mustered out of the service im the six months ending October 31, 1665:—Number in organizations and detachments mustered out, 55,302; mustered out in hospitals, 11,956; dis- charged on Surgeon’s certificate of disability, 3.460: general and special orders, and by sen- tence of court martial, 477. Total 71,385. NEW FRACTIONAL CURBENCY. The engravers of the Treasury Department are now engaged in preparing plates for anew lesue of fractienal eurrency. The new cur- rency will be of the denominations of fifty, twenty-five and ten cents, and the designs of the engravings are to be entirely new and original. PrrsovaL.—Geo. Francis Train is in Omaha erecting cottages to rent to emigrants, and ex- pects to make a fortune. +-Raring, the Lon- don banker, is to be made a peer. ----The Bal- timore American sharply criticises the recent editorial « tom-foolery™ in Richmond, and ad- vises the erection of 4 set of stocks and a‘whip- ping it for such of the fraternity as go about unning for each other. ----Theo. F. Andrews, a fer the last fifteen years one of the of. ficial of the House for the © es- sional Globe, has resigned. Mr. Burr, of New York city, is bis successor on the Globe corps. +-+-General Scott had a brilliant reception &t Key West on New Year’: Sree & His health has very mach improved. ajor Generat Cox was pep Rape ‘urated Governor of Ohio. --*- Admiral Baldwin, of the Royal navy, died at Toronto on Miso 4 *e*-At the funeral of King a Queen Victoria was represented by Lord Sidney and five generals of the English army. The Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred ‘were also present. ----The first shad of the season arrived in Fredericksburg last week. «+--The Ricbmond reporters who were recently garroted desire it to be understood that the ten cents of which they were robbed was specir. +++ George Peabody, the London banker, is to erect a new church edifice in Georgetown, Maass., to accommodate the church and society lately formed in that place, to sustain the faith of their fathers, in opposition to the new divin- ity introduced there by Rev. Charles Beecher. **+-The rebel Major General Lowry has turned reacher, and bas two Baptist churches in ississipp: Senator Sumner has writtea an obituar. i. of Henry Winter Davis for publi- cation in New York. UNOLAIMED TELEGRAMS, AuEncas TeLxcrary Courant, ards? ing Tel jotel, January 9. 1866. grams remain in this offi- want of Sufficient address and from f= * Hart BP. ‘SNY DA Manager. TEM PERAN OTIC! FOLITAN TEMPE BAN aes pel meeting at Gorsuch ry apd M streets south S } ING. atT o'clock. Hon. 5 4 PL OF &N OC HARKNESS, WM. M DREW. ‘and others, will the baie A of ‘Tempersnce are respectfully tn’ to it andelivered Harvey Simms LjJQUOR DEALERS’ ASSOCIATION.— ty aetified to attend « mecting te be Maa has. Vat, Janva: Jie, At 10 'clock Preelaely at 7 ome 4 to wot ensuing "Br See DAVID B. SMITH. $2. A fraser dealers are most req in - (Ye sOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS— ‘letribation depertenest of waiacies OS ee Noe be bw ” to believe that their meters or are out of erder, will Botify nd bution, McILHENNY, Engineer. | TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. — ——_—_— LATEST FROM EUROPE. ABRIVAL OF THE CANADA. Correspondence between Mr. Ada: rary Clarendon Shenand air. % HaAirax, Jan 9.—The steamship Canada, from Liverpool on the 23d, via Queenstown on the 24th, has arrived. Liverroot, Dec. 23.—The stock exchange and all the markets are closed, this being Christmas eve. The correspondence between Mr. Adams and Earl Clarendon had been published. Lt oc- cupied eight columns in the London Times. Included in the correspondence is a suggestion of Mr. Adams, that whea the Shenandoah ar- rived in Live: 1 the British Government should have taken some action against her | crew. Earl Clarendon replies that there ‘was nothing to justify any action inst them, Uniess against such of the crew might be British subjects, and he says that the n&val Officer at lates ool was fally satisfied that the crew were ak keuccenes and that there were none known to be British subjects on the ves- sel. Lowpon, Dec. 24.—A Fenian brother named Barr, convicted = Dublin, has been removed to the Dartmoor prison. Lavanrcol. Dec, 22—Friday — Breadstutf flat, wi ha downward tendency. Loxpon, Dec. 2—Friday eve.—Consols closed at 87 4a87 4; U.S. 5-20, 6654¢a66%. The London Globe highly eulogizes General Grant's official report, and says it is a very @ le, clear, and strikingly modest document, frankly admitting failares and losses, and do- ine Tull justice to his opponents. At Cork, on the 2ist December, Ohas. Under- wood O'Connell was found guilty of treason and felony ana sentenced to some years penal | servitude. O’Connell made an eloquent speech and after bemg sentenced expressed a hope that there would be an exchange of prisoners before his sentence expired. Modification of the Pension Law. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9.—Petitions are being signed here asking Congress to so amend and modify the pension law as toequalize pensions of officers and privates and their respective families, making them uniformly the same, | Without regard to previous rank, and that the pay of each officer and private be not less than $14 per month. From Minnesota. Sr. Pavurts, Minn., Jan. &—The inangural message of Governor Marshall was delivered before both Houses of the Legislature this morning. : The Weather. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9—The weather is compara ively mild. The mercury at 8 a.m. was eigh degrees above zero. It is clear with a Nounwest wind. Philadelphia Gold Market, PUILADELPHIA, Jan. 9.—Gold 137%. Baltimore Markets. Battrorg, Jan. 9.—Flour dull, low grades drooping, Grain inactive, owing to the difficul- ty of for the ice, prices, however, are firm for ail deseriptions. Provisions heavy, Mess Pork £29.50a$30. Coffee dull. Whisky firm at $2.27. The weather is moderating, but itis still quite cold. ———_- ere -— STRIKE OF Mecwanics.—The machi the employ of the Baltimore & Ohio lroad, at Mount Clare, to the number of 200, struck yesterday, refusing tode further work until certain demands which they make in regard to overwerk shall be complied with. It appears that the men complain they are not paid suf- ficient for overwork, and they demand to be paid for “whole time and halftime,” instead of “half time and quarter time,” for all overwork, which amounts to double pay for night or overwirk. The strikers beld a meeting yester- day at3 p.m., at Hollins Street Market Hall, and appointed a committee to Jay their griey- ances before the President of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. It was said yesterday that the mechanics employed at Mt. Clare, would strike to-day.—Balt. Sun, 9th. StToLten Covrons.—The United States Treas- urer has received a letterfrom abanker in New York, in which he represents that some cou- pons bad been stolen from him, anu asks the Department to suspend payment on the same when they shall be presented for redemption. In response, the Treasurer states that, as the Department treats coupons as money, they will, therefore, cash the same as readily as if im the hands of the owner. 1. 0. 0. ¥. —The members of the LIBRARY ASSOCIATION will attend a special meet- ing TO-MORROW (Tuesiay) EVENING, at 7 o'clock portant business. i 0. B. R. COLLEDGE, Sec, THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING of the of Trustees of Public Schools willbe held in their room, at the City Hall, en TURSDAY EVENING, Jan 9, at 7 o’clack. in 8-2t R.F. BOISEAU, Sec’ry. ns ee OCT. CENTRAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION— The monthly, meeting of this Associati will be held on TUESDAY EVENING, the 9th in- ant.at7 o'clock, in the Connell SS iis + aed ja 5-st tary. ATTENTION PAINTERS —A posting of the JOURNEYMEN HOUSE PAINTERS ETY will be held at German Hall, lth street west, between F and G. WEDNESDAY EVEN- ING, Januery 10th, at 7% ‘je Ficdaent 4 » President. JOHN A. MURRAY, Secretary. ja8-3t* ij; ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Ei RecistER’s Orrick, Jan. 4, 1965. Novick 1s HEREBY GIVEN, that Licenses given to kw id Butchers, and owners of dogs, tbat nses expired on the Ist of January, 1335, and that said licenses must be renewed at this office within ten days after this date. jad St SAM’L E. DOUGLASS, Register. ;}OR SALE—One splendid chestnut sorrel SAD- DLE HORSE and one pair BO AD- STERS. will trot in 34, minutes. Also ESQ BUGGY and HARNESS. Inquire at No- 42" Pa. avenue, between 4% and 6th sts. hye ES ington, D.C. SAKE NOTICE—A raagni: : aghificent seven-octave | Rosewood PIANO for sale at a ve reat sacrifice. Elegant carved case an: ees. finished all reund corners, sweet and powerful tone, made by one of the best makers in this conntry. To be seen at the residence No. 371 Penna, ave., opposite National Hotel, jad 3t \O MERCHANTS, HOTEL KEEPERS, EX- 1 PRESS COMPANIES. WOOD AND COAL DEALERS, &c., &c.—A middle- 1 man an employ as watchman. or would drive an ¢: or grocer’s wagon, or collect for a newspaper or other establishment. Has a good discharge fo: four years from last employ in this city; highly re spectahle references, and will give undoubted #0 curity if required. Please address T. C., Star Of- fice. ee a Si ae Jt RECEIVED—ANOTHER TOY PIA Pri It is ice $50, incinaing a Stovl. feet long and 14 inch ids high; can play any tune on ft. toned as easily as © he: . Also, MUSIC BOXES, Childrens HAND ONGANS. act JOBN F. RLLIS. 306 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9h and 10th sts..8 doers from st L. Johnson & Co.'s Bank. Wun Ni funtion cnepeaden bet ‘av jon sur ween - exandria apa Wasbington, the Or- = ange ‘aud “Alexandria "Railroad Jatg Qo Fill run an ACCOMMODATION < TRAIN, making in connection with the mail train the following hours : Leave Alexandria at$.40 8. m.,8a. m.,10 a, m., +3p.m., and 5 p.m. Washington at7®.m.,9a.m., 11a. m.,2 m.. and 6 p.m. WILLIAM H. McOAPFERTY, General Superintendent Lad Full stock of COURVOISIER’S, ALEXANDRE’s, BAJOU’S, and JOUVIN'S in White, Light, Medium and Bark, at POPULAR PRIOKs. J08.5.MAY &cCO, 308 Pennsylvania avenue. ja9-2tif Between 9th and 1th 5 ATES. . L LATHS. ies 220,000 LATHS just received. ana fc - se W: HAMILTON'S Boildi: a0 2 Baveete oees t BUTTER !! Bt ROLL BUTTER !! Strictly prime ROLL BUTTRB arriving daily on consignment, and for sale by D. E. DUTROW, _ja 8-68" No. 450 8th atrect. DE! Dsit Buus BIL! mi BILLIARDS |! The undersigned, having refitted his Billiard Roome, corner of Pa. avenue and lith street. with new ai fou ‘ket 9) | irs. He is desi of aifounersebe nau i J. W. EARP. LL or mACGIE MITOHELL' A Mitchell ssoage and dances for sale st jt de8-3t No. 306 Paavo bear ioe Berar AND FUNERAL WREATHS, BO Also, Wax Flowers mi to order, and ction given, by Mrs. FRIES, 1 bint avenue. between K and’ oo" ~ BALLS, PARTIES, &c. TS recom FBIEND’S ap ey noancing to thei ‘she public in general, that GRAND BALL at ATON HALL, On TUBSDAY, January 9, 18%. The Committee will ae Ro pains or expense to Paine 1, panitting wteytioman ont tattle jeotne By order of THE COMMITTEE, ALABMoNY OIROLE. PBIZE MASQUER. BALL, Costumes and Fancy Dresses can be Mr MARSHALL. the Costumer, from Bal- timore.on TUESDAY, the 9th, and WED- NESDAY, the 10th inst., at the Germania Hotel, on C street, between 4% and 6th treets. The Prizes are now on exhibition at Mr. DE WOLF'S, Jeweller, Pennsylvania avenue, near National Hotel. jab-3* _ LOST AND FOUND. pas S Ra alain aus eek ese maak ae UC Oe en ©ST—On Sunday evening, a BLAOK CRAPE YEIL; somewhere between 10th and H streets to 370 I street, between I st. and N. York av. 1t* l OsT—On the 5th inst., 8 POCKET-BOUK , con- 4 taining money, papers, &c. If returned to this ce. u full description of its contents anda reward will be given. itt - osT— aT ming from H and 19th ao T and inh strecte, © MINK FUR VICTO. NE. $5 reward will be paid for its Lg ea Ja Yn Saturday evening, by a mechanic, , $18—one five. three or four tw the balance in ones, either on 7th or 444 streets. A liberal reward will be paid if leftat J. Markriter’s, GS6 7th st. it* "TAKEN UP ESTRAY—On the Sth instant, near the Catholic burying ground, a black PON 14 hands high, with silver-plated harness on. owner is cemeee ome for = ty, pay charges an @ him at iy. 71 PAY ne e8 Ane GARY'S Livery Stable, jag 3t™ Jackson Hall Alley. S20 REWAKD-—Stolen on the night of the 7th =U instant, from the eoaressional Cemetery, @ medium sized gy HORSE. beth hind feet white. with scar on @e left hind foot. The above reward will be given on the delivery of said horse at Cemetery or such information as will lead to his recovery. _____ ja 9-2? “AKEN UP ASTRAY—On Saturday evening. T Jan. 6th, 1356, a sorrel HORSE, WAGON, and HARNESS, star on forehead, off_hind foot white, —_ ge c Py mae eee Fhe OW po - tain the same roving proper ay charges. Apply at Menara stesToN «& CROOKS ER’S, corner 12th and F streets. ja8 3t* &2 REWARD—Lost, on the evening of the sth vy instant, either at Odd Fellows’ l,or en D, between 7th di 10th streets, a brown leather POCKET. BOO) containing about $105. and a whole set of new currency, with the owner’ name upen them, JENNIE L. MORSE, Redemption Division. Treasury Department. The finder will receive the above reward upen returning the purse and contents to the Redemption Divison. ja8-2t* a TRAYED OR STOLEN—From thi iret Ward Market. on Saturday night. January 6th, be- twern 8 and 9 o'clock, a big BRIGHT SORREL HORSE, with sta his forehead and one white bind foot. and abig* C’'on his left shoulder, and a MARKET WAGON, No. 13%. 1 will pay to the person or persons the amount of 10, if brought to my honse, on the north side of irgtnin avenue, between tand 24 sts., Island, or at the Central Guardhou 80 Tecan . ja 8-2t* JOHN scoTT. 1 & REWARD—For the finding of 2 MOND RING, lost efther in the evening train from Philadelphia. on the 25th inst., er Sropped not beyend t! Department, fa get ting in or out of Will rriags. jas iw rocured of BOARDING. rans BOARDERS good BOARD by street, between Greet town. Fe RENT—A handsomely furnished FRONT KOOM, with first-class Board. Parlor and in be accommodated with a) ping at 54 Dunbarton jontgomery, neo de ja 9 St piano inthe house and allthe modern improve ments. Apply at No. 326 G street, between 12th and 1sth. ja 8-3" ICKLY FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT at No. 23 Pennsylvania avenne, near 2th st. Pleasant location, within a few minutes walk of the Departments. A few Table Boarders can be accommodated. Ja 8-lw (PHOMPSON'S DINING ROOMS AND Ba- 360 C street. between 434 and 6th streets. R. BR. THOMPSON, late of the Metropoiit a im Hotel. Bose® anc newly FURNISHED ROOMS, at 129 G atreet, between 2ist and 224 streets, four squares west of War Department. ‘nd board good. Terms moderate A *URNISHED OR UNFURNISHED ROOMS for rent, with or without board, suitable for housekeeping, centrally located. Terms moderate. 499'ouh itreet. dab it 464 10th street, a few coors north of the avenue. Te; 25 monthe °° sid 35 at en 2h 5 Ces BOOMS AND BOARD CAN / be obtained for anc ntlemen, on reason- able terms. Corner 2d streets, first house from Penpsylvania avenue. de 11 Im* PERSONAL. D°&Es E. ORDWAY know that he has ten bar- rels cranberries, per schooner Aliderdice, at 10th street wharf? ja 9-38" T.T. FOWLER & 00. MUSIC TEACHING —A Professor desires. to engage a few pupils in PIANO TEACHING. Reference. and also application to Mr. JOHN F. FELIS. Piano and Music Store, 306 Pa. avenue. ia N ADAM NESTOR. ASTROLOGIST axp DOCTRESS, Can be coneulted at her residence Ne. 543 Mary- ave., pear 7th st. jas 3t” yoraL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. A lady of several years experience as a music tencher would take s few more is for instrue- tion on the Piano or in Singin; lessons in the maktn; § will give 7 ks wy lowers Beat of re- fererces given, Address M.T., City P.O. ja5-6t" N RS. DR. CURTIS, the Natural Clairvoyant, iv who reads the past, Present and future. opened her effice at 420, north side of Penn. betwee: 6th sts. @ffice hours from 9 to 13 a. m..and4to8p m. dell 8m* ERSONAL.—If you want baceo at low Store, 4673, lit de 9-Im* good Cigars and To- rices pa La Favorita Cigar atree’ Mies SMITH Proprietress. VENING SILKS, DARK SILKS, BLACK SILKS. LYON'S SILK VELVETS. FRENCH MERINOES, EMPRESS CLOTHS AND POPLINS. 7 We commence to-day te closeout our large stock of the above Goods, at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Those in want of any article named above, may come with the expectation of getting it very cheap, as the Goods are marked greatly below the regular prices. J08. J. MAY & CO., 308 Penna. avenue, ja 8 2tif between 9th and 10th strects. prrosrart TO LADIES. While Tam selling off my stock of DRY GOODS, CLOAKS, FURS, &c., to close business, I will sell some Great Bargain® in the following articles, viz: LADIES VELVET CLOAKS for $125 worth $200. A few setts of BUSSIAN SABLE FUBS for $1:0 worth $250, ALSO, All my Sewing Machines of Grover & Baker's and Wheeler & Wilson's make. 8. M. MEYENBERG, 4% Market Space, between 7th and 8th sts., a8 St ‘ under Avenne House. ] HAYE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED with me in co partnership Jacob Been. The business will hereafter be conducted wader the nameof FOSTER & BEEN, ee and Builders, 564 70) bear cana) bridge, + J. FOST _January 1, 1506. 18 6-1) G NOTICE. FLADMON & WILSON wish fnform their friends and the public that they have removed their Hat, Cap and Fur Store to 518, east tide of 7th street, a few doors abave D street where they are prepared to sell at th prices end respectfully solicit a continuance of the public patronage, Jn 6-3t* OORE'S WEST END rRUG ‘abet ig A an i> 413 oe Arenne, ee Side. | ¥ a] 's and o' r Family Medicives ‘Also.chol 4 &c.. for eale at tbove Store ene gee IGELOW ON THE TARIFF QUESTION. bas pcan bey a mg Eells WapstodWotnt of Payment. Chev: am cers Logie of Political Besnoniy: Whe 3 . De Qarn- Whateley's ical iL * Hist ‘t Frade Prodaas Londea "wil Bob “___ PRANOK Ta’ _008 z. USITED ot atee ihe Guu. Wheet Ok Feat pbmtbioniens Se 7k é/ NBOOND EDITION, 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Wasuixeton, January 9, 1966, Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo- tations of Government securities: O. S. 6's Coupon, 1881 ... y U.S. Five mties, 1862. W3Q U.S Five Twenties, 1:64. 102 U.S. Five Twenties, 1965... WL 10 U.S. Ten Forties ...,. ae RY Be U.S. Seven Thirties . ey we One-year Certificatee—new oe BS ey NEW YORE FIRST BOARD Coupons, 1634; Five Twenties, 1962, 103 y; Five Twenties, 19864, 101%: Five Twenties, 1865, 10134; Ten Forties, 92%: Seven Thirties, 98; Certificates, 953,; Gold, 137 x. THE MONROE DOCTRINE MBETING. On Saturday night last there was a meeting of Elizah Pograms at the Cooper Institute, New York, at which speeches were spouted and letters read, all aimed at the American Eagle, and intended to incite that unhappy bird to whet its beak and spread its pinions, and soar and keep 2 soaring, ready fora pounce in behalf of the Monroe Doctrine, so called, whenever and wherever that somewhat ob- seure piece of faith should seem to be pooh- pood by any European power. It is under- stood that the latent pnrpose of the meeting Was to engineer the sale of Mexican bonds, a large lot of which have been issued with but little demand, and those concerned in the movement seem to have played their game so well as to rope in quite a number of tolerably prominent individuals to either address the meeting in person or throngh letters endorsing its purpose, Mr. Wm. CO. Bryant, who presided, said we had eome to “discourage the interference of European princes in the affairs of a sister American republic.” Congressman Van Horn writes, “if a monarchy be established in Mexi- co, we shall be untrue to our duty, and will receive the execration of the lovers of freedom throughout the world.” Mr. Van Horn is more Monroeish than Monroe himself, for the latter tolerated a “monarchy” in Mexico, and Itur- bide came to the throne just about the time that the Monroe doctrine was taking shape. Mr. Montgomery Blair wanted “an outspoken expeession,” because European insolence had culminated in the late attack upon Chili. He was sure the Mexican expedition was odious to the French people, who loved their country and the first Napoleon, who also loved us He thought we should remonstrate, and even “resort to force to check the Emperor in his mad career.” Senator Nesmith declared that Louis Napoleon had “stolen into Mexico.” He thought our Government should yindicate the Monroe doctrine. even by the cannon’s mouth, Mr. S. J. Randall, of Pennsylvania, wrote that he was “prepared to use all Constitutional means to carry it mto practical force and effect and assume any responsibility which may arise therefrom.” Mr. Kasson, of lowa, thinks we had best give Europe a little time to think the matter over, meanwhile making our prep- arations complete. “Then, if justice, honor and respect for American principles do not re- tract the interference already initiated by Eu- rope, let the blows fall, in» the name of Ged and Liberty, until the interfering flags shall bavye been swept from the two oceans that embrace our continent.” Spesker Colfax wrote that he had “no hesita- tion in expressing bis warmest sympathies With the struggling and unconquered Liberals of Mexico, and his faith that both President and Congress will so act and speak, that the whole world will understand and appreciate the deep interest we feel in the permanency, the tranquilization, and the consequent pros. perity of our neighboring Republic.” Senator Conness thought the time was opportune, and was in favor of plain language toward Euro. pean powers. Robert Dale Owen loves peace, but he is sure that we can never remain at peace with a European despot next door. He is equally sure that firm language will make the despot aforesaid move to a more congenial clime, and that there will be no war if the United States speak out boldly. Mr. Horace Maynard thought it was high time that the Mon- roe doctrine was “authoritatively asserted.” Mr. Theodore E. Tomlinson said that we ought to cry aloud to all the world “We do not in- terfere with you, and it is necessary for our preservation that we allow no monarchies upon the continent of America.” Mr. Tomlin- son would appear to fayora war upon Brazil, to force her to adopta republican form of gov- ernment, and also to regulate the mode of gov- ernment generally for South American States, withoui regard to the wishes of the people. The Chilian Embas sador stated the case more cautiously m saying that the idea was “nothing more or less than that, as I hope to hear Pres- ident Johnson say, no European power shall be permitted to erecta monarchical system among the republics of the New World.” The Hon. S. S. Cox closed the meeting. He paid a tribute to the late Henry Winter Dayis, who was to have been the leading speaker of the oc- casion, andthen advocated with great yehe- mence the celebrated doctrine under consider- ation. Mr. Cox wanted also another Panama Congress to “put all the republics of this con- Uinent under the protecting wgis of the United States.”" The resolutions (offered by E. G. Squier, of Central American notoriety) were of the most truculent description, and if their propositions were made the policy of the Government, we should speedily be called upon to duplicate our billions of debt and million of soldier- graves The country just now needs recupe- ration after one of the most exhausting wars in the world, and ihe people have not the slight- est idea of undertaking just yet the expensive experiment of policing the entire American continent. They prefer to rest awhile before tackling on with the “next war,” contenting themeelyes meantime with advising Maximil- lian, as & prudential measure, to “get out of that grase,” and indulging & quiet belief that the more we don’t go to war just yet, the more we replenish our treasury and granaries after acool, undemonstrattve sort ot way—the more Maximillian will be open to conviction that on the whole the climate of Mexico don’t agree with his constitution. PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS. A lively discussion sprang up in the House of Representatives this morning, between Mr. Washburne, of Lilinois, and Mr. Baldwin, of Massachusetts, respecting a letter written by the latter to the Worcester (Mass.) Spy, in which it was charged that it was the “real but unde- clared purpose” of candry members (mention- ing Mr. Washburne) in voting for a bill passed at the commencement of the session, providing that all railroads may transfer troops and mili- tary stores of the Government and receive com- peneation therefor, to release the Illinois Can- tral Railroad from the obligations of its con- tract with the Government, in which, in con- sideration of receiving large grants of public lands, it agreed to transport military stores and troops free. Mr: Washburne sent the paragraph to the Clerk's desk to be read. and demanded an ex- planation from Mr. Baldwin. ‘The latter, after some remarks trom a num- ber of gentlemen, said he did not intend to make that charge upon Mr. Washburne, but he did believe that such was the purpose of some who Voted for the bill, which beyond a doubt ac- complished the object referred to. After furter discussion, upon the suggestion of Mr. Boutwell, the House sent to the Senate for the bill to be returned, it having passed un- der a misapprehension. As the bill now exists, it would give over one million of dollors to the Illinois Central road, whose stock, npon the first intelligence of the passage of the act, went up 17 per cent. nllpeetr bree renee * NOT TEUB. The report going the rounds among distant newspapers that General E. R.S. Canby has been ordered to relieve General L. Thomas, Adjutant General, U. S. A., is with. | out foundation in truth. THE BECEPTIONS AT THE WHITE HOUSE. There is no public levee by the President at the White House this evening, as many seem to have inferred from the announcement in the papers. The ladies of the White House only will receive. After to-day, Mrs. Senator Patterson, and Mrs. Colonel Stover, daughters of the Presi- dent, will have their Drawing Room recep- tions on Friday afternoons. FREEDMEN IN NORTH CAROLINA. Col. E. Whituesey, assistant commissioner of refugees and freedmen for the State of North Carolina, has sent his quarterly report to Maj. Gen. Howard. Col. Whittlesey’s report in- cludes the transactions of the bureau the time of his assuming the control of it up to Sept. 30, 1865. He details the difficulties inci- dent to organizing the systems ef the bureau arising from the prejadices of the whites and the ignorance of the blacks. Yet within the three months referred to wonders have been accompliched. In July rations were issued to the number of 215,285, which was reduced in September to 137,350, being a decrease of 77,935 rations. He says that most of the liberated siaves remain quietly working on the farms of their former masters, and but little vagrancy exists, which latter is more common among the whites than among the negroes, FUNDS TO BE TURNED OVER. Brigadier General John E. Mulford, our Commussioner for the exchange of prisoners of war, has been directed by the Secretary of War to turn over to Major General E. A. Hitchcock the money collected by him, being sums sent to our prisoners in the Sonth by their friends, together with the papers appertaining thereto. General Mulford has arranged and settled all mutters connected with the exchange of pris- oners with great exactness; for which he has received much credit from superior author- ties. THE TREASURY. Secretary McCulloch yesterday signed a check for $25,000 for Mrs. Lincoln, in compli- ance with the appropristion of Congress for her relief. During the past week there were disbursed from the Treasury for the Navy De- partment, $620,000, and for the War Depart. ment, $13,079,000, making an aggregate of $13.699,000, The prize money awarded since the commencement of the rebellion amounts to $9,500,000. ANOTHER TOUB OF INSPECTION. Lieut. General Grant sent three members of his staff away on Sunday evening last, on a tour of inspection, and to ascertain whether further reduction cannot be made in the sey- eral military departments. Colonel Orville E. Babcock went to the Northwest, Col. Horace Porter to the Eastern and Atlantic States, and Col. Eli S. Parker to the Southwest. THE LINCOLN EULOGY. The committee of Congress on the death of President Lincoln, in consequence of the Sec- retary of War having declined the invitation to deliver an eulogy before Congress on the late President, bas invited Hon. Geo. Bancroft to make the address. It is understood that Mr. Bancroft will accept. PAYMENT OF THE ARMY. ‘The pay department is drawing funds from the U.S. Treasury to pay the army up to the 3ist of December, 1565. It is understood that the payment is to be at once commenced, and all officers and men who served up to Decem- ber 3ist will be paid. THE MEETING OF CUSTOMS OFFICERS The meeting of customs officers at the office of Commissioner Sargent still continues in session. Mr. Sargent is present at these inter- views, although he bas not sufficiently recoy- ered from his late attack of illness to resume his official duties. A SEASONABLE MEASURE FOR THR Poor.— Colonel Ludington, Chief Quartermaster De- partment of Washington, has been authorized by the Secretary of War, on recommendation of the Quartermaster General, to sell surplus wood of the (juartermaster’s Department at cost price, im smal] quantities. This will afford great and seasonable relief to the poor during this severe weather, and yet withont cost to the Government. Colonel Ludington, Chief Quartermaster Department of Washington, will haye charge of these sales, and has been directed to sell the wood, of which there is some twenty thousand cords, of excellent quality, at the Government wood yards, we learn, in lots of from one- quarter cord to ten cords, at $7.50 per cord in this city, and $6.50 per cord in Alexandria Sales will be at once commenced, we under- stand, in this city, on the application of pur- chasers to the office of Colonel Ludington, corner 153¢ street and Pennsylvania avenue. Arrangements for salesim Alexandria will be made to-morrow, and of which due notice will be given. CoNFIRMATIONS.— The Senate to-day con- firmed the appointments of William Pickering as Governor of Washington Territory, and Alvin Saunders as Governor ot Nebraska Ter- ritory. CHIeF CLERK OF THE SENATE.—Major Wil- liam J. McDonald was to-day appointed Chief Clerk of the Senate, to fill the vacancy occa- sioned by the recent death of General Hickey. +o0e XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. TrEspay, January 9 SenatTe.—Mr. Sumner presented the petition of clerks in the State artment asking for an increase of salary. Re: to the Committee on Foreign Relations. On motion of Mr. Foote, Wm. J. McDonald was appointed chief clerk in lieu cf General Hickey deceased. Mr. Sumner, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, re; the House resolution ac- cepting the invitation to the United States to participate in the Paris Industrial Exhibition. Mr. Sumner offered a resolution instructing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire what legislation is necessary to prevent the kidnapping of freedmen and the reyiyal of the slave trade on the southern coasts. Mr. Sumner stated that negroes were being captured on the southern coasts and taken to Cuba and Brazil, to be sold into slaver: Mr. Wade called up a bill to give the sane- tion of Congress to the annexation of the coun- ties of Berkley and Jefferson, of the State of Virginia, to the State of West Virginia. Read, and at the suggestion of Mr. Johnson, laid over till to-morrow. The Senate, at 123; o'clock, went into Exee- Ulive session, and soon after adjourned. Hovsk —The Speaker appointed the follow- ing named gentlemen as the Select Committee on the proy d military and postal railway between Washington and New York: Mr. Stevens, of ory" Habeas Mr. Garfield, of Obio; Mr. Francis Thomas, of Maryland: Mr. Brandagee, of Connecticut; Mr. Starr, of New Jersey; Mr. Grinnell, of lowa; Mr. Rad- ford, of New York. Mr. Washburne, of Lilinois, sent to the Clerk's table © pareemye which appeared in the Worcester (Massachusetts) Spy, and whieh Was written by Mr. Baldwin, a member of the House, who is the editor of that paper. The paragraph in question refers to Mr. Wash. burne, of Illinois, and says the bill to facilitate commerce between the several States was in- tended to relieve Illinois Central Railroad from its obligations to carry the mails and munitions of war free of ch: » ete. Mr. Baldwin, of Mass., admi that he wrote the article. Mr. Washburne denied he bad any real or concealed pu to benefit the Illinois Cen- tral railroad; and after further explanation— Mr. Baldwin maintained the bill would have the effect of releasing the Illinois Central rail- road from its obli, roa obligations, bu disclaimed that i in_ question was designed to re- fect uj rT. Washburne. =~ aed That be did t = 8 istied, and again not wani to relieve the Illinois Central railroad. M made some ir. Rogers remarks, showing that the bill under review was pressed through under the operation of the previous question, witbout an opportunity of the minority being ‘ipally & message was rent to the Senate re- anectngthe returs of tbe vil 3 . Broomall of Pa., offered a resolution de- claratory of the policy which should govern in reconstructing the Southern States; which was referred to the Select Committee on Re. only guarantee to representation; and, in con- ° clusion expressed . himself against the doctriae of protection to domes*ic manufactures. Mr. Bingham of Ohio, at 3 o'clock, obtained the floor, and proceeded to express his views in opposition to Mr. Voorhees. Aes eS a LOCAL NEWS. —_e——_ Crrmat Covet, Chigf Justice Cartler.— Monday, James Thomas, indicted for an as- eault and battery, was convicted. Aiken aod Monroe for defense. Menda Young was convicted of petty lar- ceny, and sentenced to thirty days in jail. Yeste , James H. Tuck, indictea for lar- ceny, was found not guilty. Aiken for de- fense. Jobn Ross, indicted for an assault and re- sisting ®n officer, was found guilty Sad sea- tenced to jail for 6 months. Sarah Edwards, mdicted for larceny, was found not guilty Day for defense. Horace ©. Wilson, indicted for an assault with intent to kill, was found guilty ef assaalt and battery, and sentenced to pay a fine of $25. Wm. H. Light, alias Jos. t, was found guilty of the larceny of a cost from R. B. Hughes, and sentenced to three years in the Albany penitentiary. Light was arrested on Saturday for the larceny of Mr. Hughes’ coat from the witness room at the court-house, for which the Grand Jury indicted bim yesterday, and to-day he was sentenced. John Williams was convicted of peer lar. ceny, and sentenced to 30 days in jai Charles Williams, Charles E Ie preg pee James ‘an were placed on & for the inr- ceny che oa trom from A. G. Call, at the hotel on 10th and C streets, when Williams plead guilty, and the others were found not guilty. Day for defense. George Dixon, indicted for larceny, was tried, but the jury being unabie to agree were discharged. oo! THe WEATHER.—The weather has moderated considerably since three o'clock p.m. yester- day. At Franklin’s store, on Pa.evenue, near 13th street, where a standard mstrument is kept, the mercury rose to 20 degrees above zero at Sp. ™. yesterday, snd at 6 a.m. to-day G it was 5 degrees above zero, since which time the weather bas been gradually moderating ania Affairs in THE WeaTner.—Last night the weather was very cold, and the ice fields gained some inches in thickness. It was expected that the water would be let in the Georgetown division of the canal last night. but as there is no water in the canal. it is probable that the letting on of the water has been postponed on account of the freezing weather, which would have locked up the canal as soon as the water ceased run- ning. The skaters are having a merry time upon the Potomac this morning. In various locations the leakage of the hydrants have filledthe gutters and covered the sidewalks with ice. MissiowARY ANNIVERSAR The High st. Episcopal Charch held the first missionary an- niversary of its Sabbath School on Sunday, the 7th inst. A crowded and intelligent an- dience was present on the occasion. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rey Ir. MacKee. The offerings of the various classes were presented with mottoes, floral and other designs of great artistic heauty, re- Necting much credit on the taste of the teachers and their : Interesting addresses were deliverea by Maj. Gen. Howard and bis brother Brig. Gen. Howard, by the Key. Mr Taylor, ot the Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Mr. Bonte, of the Episcopal Church, and the benediction prenounced by the Rev. Mr Russell. The proceedings were conducted b the Rey. J. E. Brown, the zealous rector of ¢ church, and the entire proceedings were of 3 very happy and instructive character. Beatine His STEP Sist Yesterday, Of- ficer Sherwood arrested Charlies Brown upon & charge of assault and battery upon Ann S Johnson, bis step-sister. He was taken before Justice Buckey, who committed him to jail, in default of $500 bail, for court. FLouR AND GRAIN MARKET.—The demand for flour fair, to supply tbe local trade: prices unchanged. Grain—No wheat offered. Corn qnoted nominally at s5a86 cts. for yellow and white. PorT oF GrorGETrown.—No entrances or clearances, the river being closed with ice. The steamer Keyport, which started on her regular trip to Aquia Creek yesterday morn- ing, And was due in Washington yesterday af- ternoon, has not yin Sne has just been thoronghly fitted for the winter navigation, and was supposed to be able to pass through any ice that would form im the ri It is suspected that she is ice-bou in Aquia Ureek. ton. I ‘ire of TH street south, bet 2a 9 eoSt™ pD*®°r OF MOURNING DRESS GOODS. Families in want of Mourning Goods are respect- fully informed that we are closing out our large stock of MOUBNING DREss GoODS at precisely what they cost, to make room for Spring Steck. JOS. J. MAY 4 0O., 308 Pennsylvania avenue, _jang between 9th and 10th streets Ao As we wish to take an account of stook early next month. and being very anxious to have it as low as possible at the time. we now offer of Goods at our REGULAR make a deduction of ten per cent and small. when they are paid for on the Ks, sale; ard as this will be a fine opportunity for all who have not supplied with geods for this themselves reston, we have no doubt that the public generally wi th thereb ise et rates in plain figures, and no deviation will be allowed in any case,ex- cept the discount for cas h. W.M. SHUSTER & BRO., jn S-3tif No. 35 Market Space. B* WILLIAM SMITH & CO., Auctioneers. GREAT FUR SALE OF THE HUDSON BAY COMPANY By a deed of trust I will sellon THURSDAY, the lth day of January next, at the store, 430 2 Vania avenue. between 43: and oth —_ jar. fits city at public sale cousiating of Sable fess lez, Mis. Seeman Se otis Fr Sales Commencing at 30 o'clock in the morning, ont ™. Fintiouiag from day to day until the whole stock is sold. Parties baving no fars will bave a shance to get T ™ them at thelr own pret MITH & CO. Aucts, (£02 Sth #treet Store for rent and Fixtures for sale. ACOTION SALE or DRY GOODS, We shall commence to sell at Pablic Auction, on MONDAY NEXT, January 15, at 9 o'elock, the entire Stock of DRY GOODS now in our Store, 375 Seventh street, third door above I street, and shall sell from day to day until the entire Stoek is sold. Being determined to make a great change in our Business, we take this mode of SELLING OFF. ‘The Stock consists of DOMESTICS ef every description, DRESS GOODS ia great variety, GLOVES, CHOAKS, SHAWLS, BALMORALS avd HOOP SKIRTS, And @ great mary other Geods too numerous to mention. We will also sell at private sale Dry Goods much below cost, to save auctioneer 's commissions. &s-, LANSBURGH & BRO., 375 Seventh street, third door above I, and 515 Seventh street, third door above D. jn 9 2w GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts. Q@ALE OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AT Sle Gove T BUILDIN ANDRIA, VA.