Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1866, Page 2

> Be rn ee _EVENING STAR. W. B. WALLACH, Editor and Proprirtor. | | WASHINGTON CITY: | WEDNESDAY....,..JANUARY 19, 1966. | S7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE-— GRAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. THE STAR. | Senators and Representatives can have the Datry Eventye STAR delivered regularly and promptly at their residences, in wrappers, by | ordering it througbsthe Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, or ‘at the office of the Star, corner of 11th street | and Pennsylvania avenue. | +20e- —____ MEXICO. IMPORTANT DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE. The President, in response to a resolution of inquiry respecting any attempt made to secure the recognition of Maximilian’s Empire in Mexico, sent to the House of Representatives yesterday an important message, covering vol- | hminous correspondence in relation to Mexi- can affairs. From this correspondence itappears that on the 17th of July last, the Freneh Min- ister, Count Montholon, gaye to Mr. Seward a | copy of a letier from Maximilian to the Presi- | dent of the United States, brought by a special gent; and on the 18th, Secretary Seward re- | turned it with the answer, after consultation With the President, that the United States are | now, as formerly, in friendly relations with the Republic of Mexico, and that this Government could not depart from its usual course in the matter; and therefore the reception of the letter was declined. On the 6th of December, 1565, | Mr. Seward addressed a note to Count Mon- tholon, in reply toa communication from the French Government, in which he informs it | that the suggestions of the Emperor of France | were reduced to a practical shape, which seems to be this : That France is willing to retire from | Mexico as soon as she may, but that it would | be inconvenient to her without first receiving | from the United States an assurance of afriend- ly and tolerant disposition to the Maximilian overnment. The President is gratified at tbe | ir endly regards expressed by France, but re- e@rets that the condition cannot be complied with. Mr. Secretary Seward explains to Coun: Montbolon that the nature of the discontent of our people is not well understood by the French Government; that while the United States are not disposed to make a war of propogandism, it is in favor of Republican Governments on this continent, and believes that the people Will secure it if left to themselves. Person al.—Mr. Elijah F. Purdy, tor many years prominently identified with political af- fairs in New York, and whose leading po: tion in city politics won for him the title of the War Horse of the Democracy, died at his resi- dence at 12 o'clock Monday night. ....Ad- mirsl Farragut, General Heintzleman, Prince Jobn Van Buren, and other distinguished in- dividuals, assisted in a grand banquet at Tam- many Hail, New York, on Monday night, in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the battle of New Orleans. .... Henry T. Coit, D. D., Rector of St. Paul's School, Concord, has been elected President of Trihity College, Hart- ford. ....George H. Hines yesterday com- menced @ suitin the United States District Court of Baltimore, for $10,000 damages, for the Joes of bis wife, who died from imynries re- ceived at the time of the collision between the steamer George Leary and the Sea Gull. ---. Gen. Frank Blair has commenced suit for $10,000 damages in St. Louis, against two judges of election, who refused to allow him fo vote witbout taking the oath prescribed by the con- stitution. Direct Trape To Eveore.—A large meet- ing of the busin®ss men ot Norfolk, Va., was held last Saturday evening for the purpose of conferring with several gentlemen from Mary- land and New York on thesubject of the estab- libment of a line of steamers between that city and St. Nazaire. in France. Addresses were | delivered by Col. G. L. Thomson, Dr. Stuart Gwynn.Captein Henry Randall, G. C. Walker. | Col. William Lamb and others. Great conti- dence was expressed in the establishment of the line and its success. Arp ror THE FaMity or Mr. Davis —A number of women in Mississippi haye formed themselves into a“Ladies Southern Aid Asso- emtion,” a branch of which is to be established in each of the late rebel States, the principle ebject of which is to raise a fund that will place the wife and children of Jeff. Davis above the possibility of want or dependence upon the charity of friends. Mrs. Dayis has written a letter expressing her willingness to receive the money. &7 Bishop Lynch has written to the Mayor of Toronto, complaining of the insults offered to Sisters of Charity and Catholic clergy in the public streets of Toronto. Healso says that on New Year's day a minnie ball was fired through one of the windows of Lorette Con- vent into a room occupied as an infirmary by & sick Sister. @7 The ice on the Susquehanna river be- tween Havre de Grace and Perryville. in the present severe weather, almost defeats and greatly delays the efforts of the immense boat ofthe Philadelphia and Wilmington Railroad Company to keep the channel open. All the | trains were yesterday detained tor hours. S77 The N. Y. Independent accused Tom Corwin of being in Maximilian’s pay at his death. 7 The records of the Surgeon General's Of- fice show that during the rebellion there were two hundred and two United States General Hoepitals, having for the accommodation of sick and wounded soldiers 156,594 beds. &7 Prescott City in California is se blocked up with snow that itis feared the inhabitants will starve to death. S7-A man in Unity, N. H.. recently sepa- rated from his wife because she used a pound of tena wee UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS, AMERICAN TELEGRAPH CoMPANT, Once Willards’ totel, January 9. 1866 The ‘ollowing Telegrams remain in this office undelivered, for want of sufficient address and from other causes * 2 JBCiemente, Henry Bennett. A Van Karnebeck BP. SNYDER, Manage: 3 NOTICE—HOUSE CARPENTERS—There will be a regular meeting of the House Uar- ters at the Council Chamber THIS ( Wednes as; ) EVENING, at 73 o clock, for the election of officers aud other important business. All Carpen- Soe ove requested to attend. By order of the a t s sATOpaL METROPOLITAN BANK, (Late Banc o1 tHe MetRoporis.) Wass ng- named gentlemen were unanimously re-elected Directors to serve for the ensuing year: Lewis Jobnson, Wm. B.T. os. P. Morgan, _—- Parker, Jobn Hitz, i _ sh, ‘an, Jokn It MOSE> KELLY, Cashier. ANNA E. DICKINSON Will deliver her Lectures on “WOMAN'S WOBK AND WAGES.” On FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 127, AND “ FLOOD TIDES,” SATURDAY EVENING, JAN’Y 137, 1566, AT THE E STREET BAPTIST CHURCI, E, above Sixth street. TICKETS 50 CENTS. Lecture to begin at 7); o'clock. Tickets for sale at the prineipal Bookstores Hotels. Ja 10 4t* => LADIES. FINE WINTER BONNETS 13 that cost from $10 to $2) each are now sell- tng at 314 F street, first door west of lith. for from £5 to $1 each. and other Millinery in proportion, to make room for uther goods, the piace having re: cently changed hands. Ja W-3t* Nae tarytS: PAINTERS —A Meeting of the JOURNEYMEN HOUSE PAINTERS CCIETY will be held at German Hall, lith street vert. between F and G, WEDNESDAY EVEN- ING, January 10th, at 7% o'clock. - BERON, President. | _JOHN A MURRAY, Secretary. ja sat" wr ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Rrowsten's Orvice, Jan. 4, Novice ts we _ Bs kcre and Butea aden 1358. a of dace, that and owners > Shai aid licenses expired on the Ist of Japuary, 1546, snd that said licences unt be Tenowed at thi offs within ten days after te see in$ St SAM'L E. UGLASS, Register. = NOTICE TO Gas CoNSUMERS.—The distribution department at pee Weskington Pry Eight Cor ord have removed their office to Bo. 464 10th, between D and B, where persons Fhe have reason to believe that their meters or easice ee are out of order, wy whe wits give prompt sssention, © Dieibation, rr On. “Rea © 'GROUR' McILHENNY, Engineer, w MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Ata sdjourned 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 Asscciation to present their accounts for professional services at the close of the attendance, and shall e the duty of each member to obtain settlement from all of bis families at least once in three months, viz :—The let of January, the Ist of April, the let of July, and the ist of October. Pobliy bed by order of the Association. delteolm* J. W.H. LOVEJOY, M.D., 890, | officers committed suicide, viz: Captain Ell- | meet on Tuesday, the 9th instant. | letter trom the War Depart Tue Case or Konnstamm.—Fifort is being made here for the pardon of Sofomon Kohn- stamm, the notorious criminal who was sen- tenced by Judge Nelson to ten years’ impris- onment in Sing Sing. Kohnstamm was in- dicted on forty-eight indictments by the grand jury, and convicted on the first on y one trial. A civil snit is now pending against Kohn- stsmm’'s estate for about a quarter ef a million of dollars that it is alleged he obtained from the Government by fraud. From their known complicity with this criminal, two disbursing wood, who cut his throat, and Captain T. S. Larand, who, atter making a written confe sion of bis guilt, drowned himself. The Attor- ney General some time since reported adversely upen Kohnstamm’s application for wh ing SELLINc Nrecrors as SLAves.—The se’ of negrots as slayes by sentence of Court for crime is now a perfect farce, and the law im- posing that penalty upon them should be re- pealed. The foursold pursuant to the sentence of the last Mayor's Court, in this city, brought from 12 to 25 cents each, and the purchasers immediately let them go. The Legis!ature will Will they not repeal this enactment !— Wilmington Repub- lican. «.—A cireular ent, Adjutant General's Office, dated January 5, 1566, has been sent to each officer ot the late Veteran Reserve Corps, directing that whilst waiting orders, or on detached service, they will re- port monthly to the Adjutant (reneral. Reg- imental organizations having been broken up, VETERAN Reserve OFFic reports to regimental commanders need not be rendered. T° PERSONS SKCURING ICE, For sale. five hundred cart-loads of SAWDUST. Agple at GALT'S kindling and Stove Wood Office, 282 Pern avenue. between llth and 12th streets, Mill foot of 17th st, jal0-tf FOR SALE—A 6%: octave PIANO, of good tone, and in perfect order. Will be sold far, one-half its value if applied for soon, at 394 lith street. bet. Kand L. ja 10 3t* NS? AMERICAN REVIEW FOR JANU- ARY, 18:6—Contents: The Condition of Art in America; Climatic Influences as bearing upon Se- cersion and Reconstraction: Ducal Mantua; Our Financial Future; Courts of Conciliation; Henry ‘lay; Hours of Labor; The Present state of the Prison Discipline Question; Children’s Books of a Year; The President's Message, Critical No- per single num- FLOR. ices. Subscription $6 per year; $1. ber. Lia 10} FRANCK TE At Our Immense Assortment of WINTER CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOOPS FOR GENTLEMEN AND BOYS Is now offered at COST for a fow weeks only, pre- parstory to taking an account of stock We cordially invite Citizens and Strangers to give us an early call. Ht WALL, STEPHENS & 0O., 322 Fenn. avenue, 410 wif between 9th and 10th streots, ELLING OFF TO CLOSE BUSINESS, TWENTY FIVE PER CENT. REDUCTION oN CLOAKS, FURS, BLANKETS, PRESS GOODS, ( with the exception of Domestics) WHITE GOODs, EMBROIDERIES, LACE WINDOW CURTAINS, LADIES’ EMBROIDERED VESTS, INFANTS’ EMB’D DRESSES, HOOP SKIRTS, CORSETS, WORSTED GOODS, OPEBA FLANNELS, TABLE DIAPERS, TOWELS, IRISH LINEN, WHITE ANDCOLORED MARSEILLES, &., &c, 8. M. MEYENBERG, 45 Market Space. jalest under Avenue Honse, "[ BEASURY DEPARTMENT. Orrice Lickt-Hovsr Boar Wasuinoron City, Jannary 5. Sealed Proposals willbe received at this nniil ene o'clock p. m.en FRIDAY, the 9th day February, 1333. for supplying the Light-bouse tablishment with sixty thousand gallons of the b quality pure winter strained OIL, either Lard or Sperm, to be divided into fonr Jota, and to be deliv ered at the times nndermentioned. alongside of the Government supply ves-els, or at the warehouse or other place of deposit.to be designated by the Ine specting Officer or other anthorized agent of the en, house Board, in stroug. tight. iron-bound well-made casks, suitable for shipping. in good o1 ler. of a capacity. each, of from fifty to eighty gal Jons—noet to exceed the latter. The Lard Oil may be delivered at Bostou or New York, at the option of the bidders. . The place of delivery mn each case must be dis- tivetiy stated in the bids, and will be embraced in the contracte. The feur lots will be delivered as follows, viz Lot Ne. 1. Fifteen thousand (15,000) gallons Sperm Oil on the 2d day of April, 1356. or as soon thereafter asthe proper tests and ganging can be completed. ot No. 2. Fifteen thOusand (15.000) gallons Lard Oj) on the 16th day of April. 185%, or as soon thero- are the proper tests and gauging can be com- plete Let No. 3. Fifteen thousand (15,000) gallons Sperm Oil on the Ist day of June, 135. or as soon there- po rel ag the proper tests and ging can be com- pleted. Lot No. 4. Fifteen thowsand (15,000) callons Lard Oil on the Ist day of Angust, 1855, or as goon there- —- the proper tests and gauging can be com- pleted. _ Separate proposals will be received at the same time for 5,000 gallons of Colza or Lard Oil, to be de- costT. hivered. as above stipulated. at Detroit, Michigan, onthe Tet day of Bay. 1530 bia rs No bid wilf be considered unless from a manu- facturer of the article. No part of the oil proposed for and to be embraced in the contracts under this advertisement will be accepted, received, or paid for, until it shall have been proved. to the entire satisfaction of the per- son or persons charged with its examination. test, and inspection, to be of the best quality pure win: ter strained oil, and free from mixture with other or inferior oils and adulterations. he usual means for determining the character and auality of the sperm oil will be employed, viz; specific gravity burning, the amount of residuum, and avy other proper tests to arrive at correct con- | closions that m»y be deemed necessary. | The lard of] will be subjected to :pecial tes! will be rejected unless found tobe, in regar burning #nd fluidity under reduction of tem ture, ard Ip every other respect, equal to thi the standard ac ame g by the Buard of which a le will be furnished on application to the L use Engineer at Boston, Massachuse The catks must be ganged under t! direction and personal supervision of the inspecting officer, | acustom-how cor other lezally authorized and recording to the United States st_be marked and accepted be- | eved from the ceilar or wara ractor, erature of the | ly noted. measurement to the ‘andar! temperature of 60 deg. by tevies prepared for the purpose. wilt be received anl considered for ely, or for ali the lota, at the op jer; but pe bid wili be considered for & less qi ity than that specisied as cue lot, to be cebvare at oue time ard place. Each bid mnst ate éxplicitly, written ont in full, the kind of oil ed, (whether sperm, lard or eolz the rate gallon. the number of the lot or lots bid for, the place of delivery, conforming to this ad- vertisement _ Bids submitted by different members of the same firm or copartnership wii! not be considered. The Lighthouse Board, under the authority of the Department, reserves the right to reject any bid. althongh it may he the lowest, for other con- siderations than the price No bid will be cousidered for any ether kind or dene Tiption of oil than those specially called for in this a verticememt A berd, with security to the satisfaction of the Department, in a penalty e;ual to one fourth of the amennt of each contract made under these pra- porals, will be required of cach contractor, condi- toned for the faithfal performance of the contract, S * Sxeguien within ten days after the acceptance of the Fach offer must be accompanied by a written guaranty. signed by one or more responsible per- sons, and known to the Department as such, oF certified by a United States district judge. attorney, Davy regent. or collector of the cnstoms. to tha eflect that, if the bid be accepteds the bidder will duly execute @ contrast in good faith the provisions and term: within ten days after acc the said party offering coutract a= aforesaid. good the difference bet 4 party and the next lowest bidder, All bids must be vealed and indorsed ‘ Proposals for Oil for Light- | houges.”” and then placed in another envelope, ai nd Cirected. prepaid, to the Secretary of the Light- honse Bosra. Washington Citfs nr? OF the Light Al! bids will be opened publicly, at the hour and on the day specified Pax mente will be made for the several lets of oil within thirty dave after they shall have been received by the United States By order of the Lighthouse Board ANDREW A. DARWOOD, ja 10 2awat Secretary. OTE THE DUCTION OF PRICES. OUR STOCK MUST BE SOLD ‘0 CLOSK BUSINESS Ladies’ Cloaks at Ladies’ Cloak; 10, former price $14. at $12, former price $18. Misses’ Recauee at 85. 6 ‘< ues ai double the money. At 7 OR Sal, chestnut sorrel SAD- e He s OEE ad oe a ta a) es. BUGGY aod HARN ESA. Trquit 42° P; E é eon: between MAGGIK MITCHELL! A LL Of Maggie Mitchel!» = and t KLL sic Store, No. 306 Pa ave,, noar 10th st. LOST AND FOUND. Pi e. betwee! ects, 4 pair of GOLD SPECTACLES. A Wieral'reward will be givew if left at the ‘Sta: of ice. Ja le-. ry. CANE TO THE SUBSCBIBER on the ist ins two STERRS, very thin in flesh. The owner a Nip Ae Prove property, pay ¢ them away. JOHN H. SNYDER, ja 10-3t* Rock Creek Road, near lith st. REWARD OF TEN DOLLARS will be id for a small BAY HORSE, strayed acaree Monday. the Sthinstant. He badona halter. He has a white star in his forehead; a half shoe on his front foot. : “W. DUVALL, ja 10-3t" Corner New York ay. and ath st. Lost ht evening. in coming from H and 19th 4 to I and 19th streets, a MINK FUR VICTO- RINE. $5 reward will be paid for its rorare 20) oh 236 I street gh. with silver-plated harness on. The T. GARY’S Liv Stab S20 instant, from the Congressional Commtery, reward will be given on the delivery of said horse _ESTRAY—On the sth instant, near holic burying ground, a black PONY, requested to come forward, prove proper- ty, Pay charges and take him away Stabli . Jackson EBEWABRD-Stolen on the night of the 7th ® medium sized Black HO: th hind feet white. with scar on the left hind foot. The above at Cemetery or such information as will lead to his recov ja 9-2t YAKEN UP ASTRAY—On Saturday evoning. 1 Jan. 6'h, 1855, a sorrel HORSE, WAGON. and HARNESS. star on forehead, off hind foot whit fe ate Cc oo atk shoulder. ‘The owner can ob- tain the same by proving property and paving charges, ‘Apply at Messrs SIGSTON & CROUK® ER’S, corner i2th and F streets. Ja8 3t* BOARDING. JENTLEMEN AND THEIR WIVES AND sinele gentlemen can obtain geod ROOMS and BOARD, by the week or month. low 1e Boarders wanted. Terms moderate. 287 E st., between Ith und 15th streets, one square from Willard’s Hotel ja 10-Im* ABLE BOARDERS can be accommodated with good BOARD by applying at 54 Dunbarton street, between Green and Montgomery, George- town. ja 9 3t* FS RENT—A handsomely-furnished FBINT KOOM, with first-class Board Parlor and piano inthe house and all the modern improve- wents. Apply at No. 326 G street, between 12th and 13th ja 3-3t* JICELY FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT at No, 23 Pennsylvania avenue, near 24th at. Pleasent location, within a few minutes walk of the Departments. A few Table Boarders can be accommodated. Jas-lw rPRoMrson’s piNINg ROOMS AND BA- VU . 360 C street. hetween 4/4 and 6th streets. R. R. THOMPSON, late of the Metropolitan Hotel ja 6 Im* I OARD ané newly FURNISHED ROOMS, at 129 G street, between 2ist and 224 streets, only four squares west of War Department. Furniture and boa . Js 5-5t" frussisarn U SHED R for rent, with or without board, suitable housekeeping, centrally located. Terms moder: No. 499 j0th street. ja Bit TPYABLE BOARD at No. 464 10th street, a fow soors north of the avenue. Terms $25 per month. de 16 tf ‘OMFORTABLE BOOMS AND BOARD CAN / be obtained for ladies or gentlemen, on reasoa- able terms. Corner 2d and B streets, first house from Penns) lvawia avenue. dell Im* Oe a EE ELT PERSONAL. Dos E. ORDWAY know that he bas ten bar- rels cranberries, per schooner Allderdice, at 10th street whart ? aie T.T. FOWLER & CO. N UslC TEACHING —A Pro r desires to 1 engage a few pupils in PIANO TEACHING. Reference. and also application to M OHN F, E venue, Lei Piano and Music Store, 306 P \ YCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIO, A lady of several years experience as a music teacher wonld take a few more pupils for instr tion on the Piano orin Singing. She also will gi Jessops in the makingof wax flowers it of re. fererces given, Address M. T,,City P.O, ja5-6t M RS. DR. CURTIS, the Natural Clair nt, who reads the past, present and future, ha opened her office at 420, north between 4% and 6th sts. a.m..and4to8p m. de 11 3m* PPEESONAL —If you want good Cigars and To- baceo at low prices give the La Favorite Cigar Store, 467, 14th street. a call. de 9 1m* Miss SMITH Proprietress. Office hours from 9 to 12 NOTICE—A magnificent seven-octave NA T Reseweod PIANO for sale at sn Teat sacrifice. Elegant carved case and| ees. finished all round corners, sweet and powerful tone, made by one of the best makers in utry. To be seen at the residence No. 371 ave., opposite National Hotel. a UST RECEIVED—ANOTHER TOY PIA Price $30, including a Stovl. It is feet long and 14 inches wide, and 2 feet hich: can play any tune on it.'and can be trucascasly as any ether Piano. Also, naw lot MUSIC BOXES, Childrens’ ea cays, &ec, 306 Pennsylvania avenue, 9th and 10th sts.. 8 doers from L. Johnson & Co.'s Bank, 3t NO. between a9 3t J Wune Navigati NOTICE bt }o1 sus| \- exandria aug Washington, the OF. poe eee te ange aud. Alexandria the Or- ere a Railton Logg Sa willron an ACCOMMODATION: : = RAIN, making in connection with the mail train the following hour Leave Alexandria at6.40 a, m.,8a. m.,10 a. m., -.3.D. m., and 5 p. m. aye Washington at7@.m.,9a.m., Ila. m.,2 4.25 p. in., and 6 p.m. WILLIAM if, McCAFFERTY, General Superintendent. -OT OF MOURNING DRESS GOODS. Pm. Families in want of Mourning Goods are respect- fully informed that we are closing out our large stock of « MOURNING DREgs GOODS | at precisely what they cost, to make room for Spring Steck. JOS. J. MAY & 0O., 30S Pennsylvania avenue, _iang between 9th and 10th streets. peer OF PARIS KID GLOVES. Full stock of COUBVOISIER’S, ALEXANDRE’S, BAJOU'S, and JOUVIN'S | in White, Light, Medium and Bark, at POPULAR PRICES. J08.J,MAY & CO, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, _Ja9-20if Between 9th and 10th streets. ATHS. L LATHS, caian 9 260,000 LAT HS just received, and fc iL ae et HW. HAMILTON'S Building Depot, No. 562 Seventh strect. de Z-e Bot ROLL BUTTER"! Strictly prime ROLL BUTTEB arriving daily en consignment, and for sale by D. E. DUTROW, No. 450 8th street. 8-6t* ILLIARDS! BILLIARDS! B BILLIARDS": ile The undersigned, having refitted his Billiard Reoms, corner of Pa. avenue and ith street. with new smali sized four. cket and carom tablis, will ope: anuary Sth. The will be stocked with the best liquors and cigars. He is desirous of sceing his old customers and all others who indulge in the game of Billiards. ja 861 J. W. EARP. prrosrant TO LADIES, While 8 am selling off my stock of DRY GOODS, CLOAKS, FURS, &c., to close Lusiness, I will sell some Great Bargain’ in the following articles, via: LADIES VELVET CLOAKS for $125 worth $20. A few vette of BUSSIAN SABLE FURS for $120 worth 3250. ALSO, All my Bewing Machines of Grover & Baker's and Wheeler & Wilson's make. 8. M. MEYENBERG, 45 Market Space, between 7th and 8thats., sat under Avenue House. I BAVE THIS DAY A-8OCIATED with me co nersbip Jacob Been. The business will hereafter be conducted under the nameof FOSTER @ BEEN and Builders. 564 7th street, W.J. FOSTER. Ja 6-lw* BUTTER !! is 6-3 ual CORR eT END PRUG TO} R No, 113 Penn. Avenue. South tide. g rT medicines “Aivo.tholes Perfumers Pomnaee &c . for sale at above store See side of Penn. ave. | n 10th and 13th \ ECOND EDITION. 4 O'CLOCK P. M. 2 GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. WasuineTon, January 10, 1866. Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo- ‘ations of Government securities: U.S. 6's Cen US. Five ‘wenties, 1942. Five Twenties, 1964, 101 y Ww Five Twenties, 1865... 1014 1m Ten Forties, By ot Seven Thirt 97X $8 y 974 NEW YORK FIRST BOARD SALES. Conpons, 1033; Five Twenties, 1962, 103%; Five Twenties. 1964, 101%; Five Twenties, 1865, 101%: Ten Forties, 934: Seven Thirties, 4; Ceruficates, 9% 4; Gold, 139). ——+<re-—___. NEGRO SUF FRAGE IN THE DISTRICT. Mr. Morrill to-day reported from the Senate committee on the District of Columbia a bill granting negro suffrage in the District. The bill prehibits the distinction of color as a qual- ification for voting in the District, and fixes the penalty at $1,000 fine and imprisonment in & dungeon for thirty days, the person so confined to be fed on bread and water only. A number of amendments were offered, among them, one making the ability to read and write the qualification for every voter, and another fixing the penalty of inter- tering with the right of a colored man’s fran- chise at £5,000, and indictment for misdemeanor. The bill,, with the amendments, was recom- mitted to the committee. STITUTE FREEDMEN OF THIS DISTRICT Capt. W. F. Spurgin, local Superintendent of the Bureau in this District, has made his re- port for the month of December last to the Chief of the Bnrean. He states that the seyere- ly cold weather has caused an increase in th number of applicants for relief. There ar rations issued daily from two soup houses of this city; wood is delivered, biankets, shoes, clothing. and medical attendance are furnished tothe destitute. That no cases of want may be overlooked, the cities of V Georgetown haye been diy and persons of kind hearts, and experience have been selected to visit the freedmen, with a view to the disco of such cases. By this arrangement all ¢: of suffering are attended to, and at the same time. the publie charities are not improperly dispensed. Those receiving sue mostly the aged and infiry children too small to labor. them, and th who from sick poi ple to support thernsel a close discrimination is made bety oe able and those unable to labor, no: per- mitted to suffer. During last month one bun- ve freedmen were furnished with ment. Capt. Spurgin does not think at destitution and starvation reported among to port the colored people of this District exists xtent described THE ORGAN IZATION, OF THE REGULAR ARMY. Mr. Wilson to-day introduced in the Senate the long-expected bill for the reorganization of the army. The press of interesting matter pre- vents its pub ionin fall this afternoon. The bill provides for seven regiments of arullery, ten of cavalry, and sixty of infantry, each arm he service (o aye & proportion of colored troops, Which shall be oflicered by white of- fic Eight regiments of infantry are to be officered by selections from the of- ficers of the Veteran Keserve Corps. Enlist- me the ‘avalry. artillery, rd- for terin of five ye t three years, The minimum of an inf: pany is fixed atds pri creased at the diser The Quartermas: ance, Engi General, five lier Gener &c., ds now who s allowed MEDICAL REPORT. The monthly report of Dr. Robert Keybara, Surgeon-in-chief of the Bureau of Kefugees, Freedmen, &c., for this District, has been re- ceived by General Fullerton. From the re- port we learn that the number of freedmen under medical treatment during the month of December last was 1,579: number cured and discharged, 1.166; number of deaths, 45. number remaining under treatment, 668. The yaccina- tion of the colored population of the rapidly progressing, and the different sani measures adopted are having a salutary t in diminishing the number of small-pox cases. et og a ge PAYMENT CLAIMED FOR A SLAVE, John Dorsey, a free colored man, bargained, in 1560, with Thomas Sanders, in Loudon county, Va., for the purchase of his (Dorsey's) daughter, who was then a slave of Sanders’, for the sum of $550. Up to 1563, $350 was paid, since which Dorsey offered to pay the balance in Virginia State scrip, which Sanders refused. The girl being freed by law, Sanders now urges his claim for the balance of the money. The matter is now before General Howard tor decision. GOVERNMENT SALE, A sale of Government buildings took place yesterday at 24th sfreet, between E and F, and 23d street, between F and G, under the direc- tion ot Lieut. Col. James M. Moore, quarter- master, the proceeds of which amounted to Blin. RECEPTIONS OF SPEAKER COLFAX.—We are authorized to state that the receptions of Speak- er Colfax will commence at his residence, No. > 444 street, on Thursday evening, January Isth, and be continued every Thursday evenmeg af- terwards, fromS toll p.m. The receptions of the mother and sister of Mr. Colfax, Mrs- and Miss Matthews, for ladies, and gentlemen xccompanying them, will commence Wednes- day afternoon, January 17th, and be continaed every Wednesday afterwards, from noon tll 3p.m. AN ORATOR Secx .—The invitation ex- tended to Hon. George Bancroft, the historian, to deliver the address on the life and services of President Lincoln, has been accepted by that gentleman. CONFIRMATION RY THE NATE, JANUARY 9, 1566.—Reappointed.—Will Pickering, of Illinois, to be Governor of the Territory of Washington. vin Saunders, of Lowa, to be Governor ot the Territory of Nebraska. tee XXXIATH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. Wepnespay, January 10. Atr.—Mr. Wilson introduced a bill to increase and fix the military peace establish- ment of the United States army. It provides that the military peace establishment of the United States army shall hereafter consist of seven regiments of artillery, ten regiments of cavalry, and sixty regiments of infantry. In addition to the five regiments of artillery now organized, there shall be two new ones—one to be compestd of colored and one of white per- sons, officered by selections from the volunteer officers. Two new regiments of cavalry are to be of white and two of colored persons.. In the infantry there shall be eight regiments com- pored of men from the Veteran Reserve Corps, and officered by officers of that . There shall be owe lieutenant general, five major generals, and ten brigadiers. The bill was referred to the Military Committee. Mr. Wilson offered the petition of colored citizens of Savannab, asking the right of suff- rage. Referred to the Special Committee on Reconstruction. A resolution was passed authorizing the printing of 6,000 copies of General Grant's military report. Mr. Morrill moved to take up the bill to reg- ulate the elective franchise in the District of be age ot ‘he was read. Mr. Riddle asked Mailt Tesscee consideration of the bill be tponed till Tu a Mr. Yates moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on the District of Columbia. Adopted. Mr Howe cffered a resolution declaring that the States lately in rebellion had forfeited their Tights as States, and it was for Congress to say when these rights should be restored. Hovsx.—Mr. Morgan Jones, representative biel 3 ok York, appeared this morning, and ual i . Mr. Stevens, from oe Dommiies on wk a ptations, a making ap kg = <4 the Navy Sos the year ending Tune 30. r. Hogan a resolu’ was adopted, tructing the Cémmittee of Ways and Means to inquire into the expediency of amending the internal revenue laws, so that taxes may be laid on all incomes over $1,200. On motion of Mr. Banks, it was resolved that the Committee of Ways and Means be instruct- e¢ to inquire into the expediency of exempting from internal revenue daty in the manufac- - ture of crutches and artificial limbs, which are DOW An onerous tax on disabled soldiers. On metion of Mr. Conkling, a resolation was adopted, calling on the President to commnni- cate to the House the grounds on which Jeffer- son Davis, Clay, and others, are held in con- fins ment. Mr. Baldwin introduced a bill for the erec- ton of a penitentiary, jail and house of correc- ton in the District of Columbia, which was re- ferred to the Committee for the District of Columbia Mr. Davis, of N. Y., offered a resolution ex- pressing confidence in the President, and pledging the House to support him in his gen- eral principle of restoration in all modes au- thorized by the Constitution and consistent with the security of republican institutions, which was referred to the Committee on Ke- construction. The House proceeded to the consideration of the bill to extend suffrage to the negroes in the District of Columbia, when Mr. Wilson, of lowa, made a spreeh in favor of it, in the course of which he said that the social ele- ment here fostered secession, and he had no doubt a large majority of those who, the other day, voted against negro suffrage would have voted for slavery. They loved to vote them- selves, but denied it to others. He spoke at length upon this subject. +208 TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. ° From New Orleans. New Onrteans, Jan. 9.—President Juarez and Gen. Negrete arrived at San Antonio on the Ist inst The Galvesion Bulletin notiees a number ot (United States troops passing en route to the Rio Grande. Gen. Humphreys, U Engineer, advertises for proposals to build a numt levees on the Mississippi. E ports have been received fi tothe behavior of fre a to make contr: fast Jeaving places late Gold 138. garrisoned there. From Savannah, Savanyan, Jau. 10.—Hon. Peter Cone, for many years State Senator and a prominent citizen of Bullock county, died at his home on the Sth inst The steamship Jnlia, from Boston, for Rio Janeiro, put into Fernandina, Florida, on the 6th for coal Arrived at Savannah the British ship Cri- mea. The British bark Bockaway is below. A Steamer Wrecked. New Yorg, Jan. 10.—The steamer wrecked on Romer Shoals on Monday wax the Mary A Boardman, from Moorehead City for New York. The passengers and crew, twenty-four in number, were saved by the tug Charles Chamberlain and the pilot boat Isaac Webb, No.+. The vessel is a total wreck. Her cargo consisted of cotton and rosin. Maryland Legislature. Rartiwore, Jan*y 10.—The Legistatdre of ‘viand n r ago, under the constitution, took his seat to-day. He wiil transmit his message to-morrow. The weather is becoming quite mild. Fire at New Haven. New Haven, Jan. 10.—Marshall’s extensive carriage factory took fire this morning, and three buildings were burnt and others seriously damaged. The car shop was saved. Loss $50.04, Insured for 210,000. Execution. Newark, Jan. 10.—Morris Flisworth, (colored,) was executed to-day for the murder of his wife Jast August. Philadelphia Gold Market. Puicaperrua, Sai, W,—Gold 13-4. Baltimore Market. BALTIMORE, Jan. 10. ur dull and na- changed. Wheat steady and ree. Corn dull, with a downward tendency. Oats Iac lower. Seeds dull; clover Ss. Provisions dull prices nominal. ‘Sugar and coffee heayy Whisky firm. sore. LOCAL NEWS. restoniadiiemeicas THE LxsvncTIoN Casz.—Yesterc Wa. A Cook, q- D.D. and L. L. D., icitor for Lewis Clephane, Z. C. Robbins and J. H Crossman, compliinants against the Mayor and Councils of Washington, filed weir amended bill for an imjunetion to restram and prevent the payment of the expenses of the late election to take the sense of the people on question of negro suffrage. No time - how- ever. been fixed for hearing the petition as yet A day or two since Joseph B. Clarke, late of the Michigan bar, and Henry A. Pierce, late of the California bar, (clerks in the Pre-emption Bureau, Land Office,) wereadmitted to the bar on motion of Mr. Cook, and it is stated that they have been retained by the complainants. The amendments to the original bill are as follows :—Prefixing of the Christian names ot tbe defendants. After the names of the com- plainants in the body of the bill, inserting the following :—“Of the city of Washington, in said District of Columbia, in behalf of them- selves and other taxable citizens and taxpa’ ers of said city and corporation thereof.” The bill is also made to read, now, that the bill au- thorizing the election not only purported to authorize said election but made appropriation therefor. in relatign to Lloyd's speech, the bill is amended so as to recite as follows :—“ The ex- pense of which printing, your orators are in- formed and believe, the said defendands intend to pay, or have paid, out of money belonging to said city, and derived to its treasury from general taxation or other of its sources of rey- enue; that in pursuance of such intention, the Board of Aldermen, and as your orators are informed and believe, on the I=tn of December did enact or pass a resolution to the effect that the expense of so printing said speech be paid ont of the contingent fund of such board, which said contingent fond, your orators are informed and believe, is constituted of money belonging to and derived by said city. * * * “And your orators farther show that, as they are informed ana believe. any money paid pursuant to said resolution or any resolution oF act of either or both of said Boards will, in the ordinary course of business, be paid by said defendant Douglas, Register of said city, and it is the intention of said defendants to have the expense of printing said speech so paid.” : The bill is also amended so as to pray an injunction against the defendants “in their corporate and official capacity as well as per- sonally.” —--e CRIMINAL Court, Judge Cartt-r.—This morn- ing, Richard Williams, iadicted tor the larceny of a watch from Patrick J. Lawler, was con- victed and sentenced to one year in the peni- tentiary. Aiken for defense. James Thomas, convicted of an assault and battery, was sentenced to thirty days in jail. Jobn McCarty, indicted for the larceny of a horse from George Bergling, was convicted and sentenced to two years in the penitenuary. 1. S. Johnson for defense. John Nugent, indicted foran assault and bat- tery with intent to kill Benjamin Gross, was found guilty of assault and battery, and not guilty of the intent to kill. Gooding for de- fence. Sentenced to 10 days in jail, and to pay a fine of $50, and to stand committed ull the fine 1s paid. Diggs Parker, indicted for the larceny of hides trom Chas. B. Houghton. in Georgetown, (second trial) is on trial. Gooding for defence. ——_s——_. ORPHANS’ Court, Judge Purcell.—Yester- day, the will of the Inte David Atkins, be- queathing his property to his widow and ch. dren, and nominating his wife, Matilda, and sun, George, executors, was fled for probate. Letters of administrauon, with the will an- nexed, were issned to Edward U. Dyer on the estate of Eliza Cassin, he giving bond in the sum of $16,000. Letters of administration on the estate of Henry DeScheele were issued to Dores De Scheele, ard on estate of Ann E. Beall to Rich- ard T. Morseil. The wiil of the Iate Eugene Bonnett, be- queathing his estate to his wife, Margaret, who he nominates executrix, was filed for rohate. ¥ Wm. H. McCoy was appointed guardian to the orphans of Patrick ce) jen deceased. The first and final account of the adminis- trator of James ©. Davis, with balance and distribution, were approved and passed. CTION OF | SUBSISTENC. P UR ORES AND EMPTY PACKAGES. gehenstom. D.C. a { Will be sold at public aucti Depot. in ALEXANDRIA, Va, on Jaruary 23. 1856,at 11 o’clock a, m., the surplus Subsistence Stores, viz © About 113,000 Ibs. of Corn in the ear, in 920 sacks, ST | 4 f FE Affaire in Georgetown. Cavent AGaIn.—Josbua Anderson, wh? Was arrested some days ago im the Seventh Ward, for shooting at James Krouse, and was ordered to give bail for peace, and was fined for carrying weapons and for disorderly con- cuct, managed to escape from the station with- out giving bail or paying the fines. Last night he was picked up at Tim Haggerty’s in Cissell alley, and this morning was sent to Washington to be deait with as the Inw provides. — HUNTING vor Gexse.—Last night. Timothy Haggerty, who resides in Cissell Alley, heard his dog~ barking and his geese making a ter- rible outery, and went into kis yard to see what was the matter. He found that the dogs had cornered something under his house, and looking there he discovered Julius Jackson, colored, under the honse, with a bag suttaDdle for the concealment of dead geese. Jackson said the officers were aiter him for stealing wood, and be concealed himself there. Hag- gerty believed chat he was after his geese, which strayed under the house, and kept Jackson there till officer Boarman arrived and arrested him. Jackson was taken before Jus- uce Buckey, nd there being no case for com- mitment to court. the prisoner was fined $2.44 for disorderly conduct GEORGETOWN PoLice Rer ing Sergeant Essex trans report of police operations in the Third Pre- ecinct, from which it appears that the total number of arrests was 6: i 5 lored, 143, can read Ts.—This morn- ted his quarterly ‘pettit larce- reeviving stolen goods, 2 for peace, 3: de U.S. Marshal, 4 < curity for supy ivered to the military, 5: locked up in the station, 5. Amount of money and property taken from and returned to prisoners, & li; amount turned over to the Property Clerk, and cosis impo: 2 stored, * five ne tray, were returned t Tne Coat T docks is not amount of fines biti re acd two wag © owners. apr.—The supply of coal at the very heavy at present, and the sudden closing of the river preve Pp rom disposing of nearl for shipment. A number pected this week »been shut out of stpones shipments for this er of fine ud were was $1) morning, a large nv slaughtered hogs arrived in town, offered forsale. The wholesale pric per 100 Ibs., ana the merchants were retailing at $1450. aNnp GRratw Mar in the prices of flow — There ws no yesterday S extra and No grain sales to- mand is fair for nigh er: trade, family for tb day of mpor Icx.—The ice-cv work this morn - ing at various points Potomac and th creeks. Kodier’s are employed on Latte River, fillin houses on Aualos- tan Islan places f d, and men are cutting ice at other filling private ice house j= KEVCEIVED . AND FOR SALE— VENISON by the Carcase, Saddle and Quarter 100 cates of PINE APT 0 cases of STILTON CHEESE e+ of new Canned PEACHES, TOMATOES, N PEAS, &ec ) barrels of SAUR KRAUT, put ap expressly for family use 2 tubs of GOSHEN BUTTER u { SILVER SKIN ONIONS. —— LUBEY & CARABER, oth and 10th Georgetown, jalost* 261 D street, D THOS. DOWLING, A HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT AUCTION On FRIDAY MORNING, o'clock, 1 will eell, at No. 1S Prospect’ street, between High and) Potomac streets. a general assortment of Household and Kitchen ya 10-21 THOS. DOWLIN BY wa WALL & ©0., Auctio SALE OF VALUABLE LOTS ON THE NAVY YARD AT AUCTION. On SATURDAY AFTERNOON | Jan. 13.commenc ing at 3}, o clock. we will sell, 1n front of the prem ises, Lots 10, 11,12 and 13. in subdivision of Square 445, they being at and adjoiming corner of South Care lina svenwe ap? 9th st. east, and within s fow steps of the railror We invite the atteution of buyers te this sale, as it offers rare inducements te purchasers Terms of the sale: One third ca-h; balance pay able March 5, 1855, September 5, and March, 1357, with interest, recured by adeed of trust on the pre- mises for the deferred rma. All conveyancing at the ex peuse oF je purchaser. Oe WeL. WALL & CO. Aust. ¥ W.L. WALL & CO., Auctioncers. Origipal Horse and Carri Baraar, 95 La. av., between 10th ste. SALE OF HORSES. CARRIAGES, &c. On SATURDAY MORNING. January Lith. com- Mencing st 10 o'clock, at the Bazaar, will be sold slarge number of HORSES, incluling a number of excrlient work, satile, and family Horses. A full description at sale. also, 25 mules broke to harness, in good erder. Milch Cows. A large collection of desirable new and second band Carriages. Bugeies. Rockaways, Express ~W aud other vehicles ALSO, A large collection of new and secoud hand Har- ness, &c, Jannary 12, at 10 rors. ALSO, 1 Coupee, in good order, 2 New Famtly Carriages. 2 New Germantown Carr! Regul ea at the Bazaar every Tuesday, eguiar sales satan» Teureday, end Saturday, without regard weather. Carriages and Harness always at ‘ate sale. jae WML. WALL & CO. Aucts, QALE OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS. by — Chief Quartermaster’s Office. Depot af Washineton, Washington, D. C.. January 10, 1865. Will be seld at public auctien, on the premises, under the direction of Brevet Lieutenant James M Moore. A.Q. M.,on TUESDAY, Jann Ty 16. 1866, the following described Government Buildings, viz ON EASTCAPITOL, BETWEEN 6THAND7TTH STREETS. AT 12 DK M Qne (2) Portable Building, 12 by 16 feet. Three (3) Portable Buildings, each 12 by 20 feet One (1) Portable Guardhouse, 105 by 125: feet ON DELAWARE AVENUE, NEAR G STREET NOBTH, AT 1 P.M. One (1) Storehouse, 40 by 150 tect. ON G, NEAR bie y's er STREET, aT One (1) Me+s-house, 89 by 101 feet. The buildings will be sold singly, and must be re Dovedw a days from ~ a sale. rms. Cash, in Government funds = D. H. RUCKER, Brev. Maj. Gen. ani Chief Quartermaster, 10 St Depot of Washington SALE OF TWENTY THOUSAND CURDS OF GOVERNMENT WeuD partment of Washington, f Chief Quartermaster, d 1% street.) ashington, D. C., January W. 1655. By direction ef the Quartermaster General U. 8. A., sale will be made in this city and Alexandria, commencing THIS DAY, of (20 0) Twenty Thou sand Cords of W » in quantities from ', to 10 cords, to any and all persons desiring to purchase. Said wood is thoroughly seasoned, of good qual — is mixed in propertion of about one third ©: * n Institute. and at the rate of ($6.50) «ix dul lars and fifty cents per cord, at the Government Wood Yard, located about one-eighth of a mile north of AJexandria, ou the Weshington and Alex- andria Railron Orders upon the Wood Yards can be obtains! a Washington Yard office. ar d mpon Ale from Brevet Major James Gleas remises, between the hours 12 o'clock noon. Ts will be reqnired to remove thetr wool from the Yard within five sa co date of order. ul GTON, Colonel and Chief Quartermaster, ja 10-19 Department of Washington. SALE OF GOVERNMBNT BUILDINGS AT ALEXANDRIA, VA. ChisS QuertgmanersOh of Washtnaton. Tashineiom, D.C, Dauuary 10. 1965 Will be sold at public auction.on the premises, direction — Yard ASeo eee under thé tion of Brevet Lieutenant Colo G ©. Lee, A. Q. M., at Alexandria. TUESDAY, Janu ° Ove (1 Sboeing Shop. 7, ‘ One} Guth CREN AND FAIRFAX N. E. CORNER OF, sei geal One ick Furnace. Deo. CATTLE YARDS, BEAD OF KING One erat cinched fo Btable. 3 vy s00 feet. 28 (3) acu, 90 by 100 feet, with Sb eds atta dhe OUT My Oetboure, 14 by 16 feet, together with «a lot of Fence - NIA HO! BEAR baer > ze ue USE, ON KiNG ono ‘The build in the order named. ard days trom date ‘Terms Brevet eg pon jaahingtoa. *