Evening Star Newspaper, January 19, 1866, Page 2

EVENING STAR.’ ‘W. B. WALLACH, Editor and Proprietor. WASHINGTON ClTY: FRIDAY.......00005- JANUARY 19, 1866. SY READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. SPEAKER COLFAX’S RECEPTION. The reception of Hon. Schuyler Colfax, tended by a brilliant assembly, and was one of the most pleasant of the season. Among the distinguished visitors were Major Generals Gilmore, Gordon, Granger, and McCook, and eilarge number of Senators and Representa- tives with their wives. Many of the guests Availed themselves of the opportunity for dan- cing afforded in the lower apartments of the houre, and kept up the festivities till a late heur. RE-ELECTION OF SENATOR SHERMAN. The telegraph announces the re-election to the United States Senate of Hon. John Sher- | man, in the Ohio Legislature, by a vote of 94 to 41. Hon. Robert Schenck was Mr. Sher- man’s competitor. In the re-election of Mr. Sherman Obio returns to the national councils one of the very ablest of the able public men sbe has given to the country. CONFIRMaTIONS. The Senate yesterday, in executive session, confirmed the nominations of Robert B. Van Valkenburg, of New York, to be Minister Res- ident of the United States to Japan; James H. Alvord, to be United States Marshal for the district of Idaho Territory; Eari Bell, do. of the northern district of Ohio: and Martin T. Ryder of the western district of Tennessee. Tue WEEKLY Stak is now on our connter for sale, and in wrappers ready for the maiis, containing in its great variety of entertaining reading matter the charming story of -“3uy Rutland, the Poor Cousin,” the bull that saw the elephant, particulars of the attempt to as- sass nate Judge Field of the United States Su- preme Court, proceedings of Congress on the subject of negro suffrage in the District, move- meots of the District Fenians, receptions at the White House and by the members ef the Cabi- net, & journalistic reunion, the air-line railroad to New York, foreign, domestic, military, na- val, departmental and local news, agricultural and housebold miscellany, and the latest tele- graphic dispatches from all quarters. Promotions IN THE TREASURY.—The fol- lowing promotions have been made in the dif- ferent Bureaus of the Treasury Department since the ist of January, 1566 In the Secretary's Ojice—Messrs. P. R. Dar- nall, H. B. Philbrook, N. Robbins, John Thaw and E. Brown, were promoted from ist to 2d class clerks; Mr. H. P. CO. Wilson from 3d to 4th class, and Messrs. W. W. Burnett, and J. K. Moore wery promoted te Ist class clerks. In the Office of the Comptroiler of tha Currency. Mr. J.T. Bates was promoted from 3d to 4th class; Mesers. J. D. Patten, M. D O'Connell, G. W. Martin, and J. W. Griffin from 2d to 3d class; and Messrs. H. H. Smith and J. W. Adams from Ist to 2d class clerks. In the Office of the Commissioner of Customs.— Mr. J. R. Fletcher was promoted from 2d to 3d class clerk. In the Office of the Register of the Treasury. — Mr. Thomas S. Hopkins was promoted from Ist to 2d class clerk. ® Hor AT THE SEATON Hor Messrs. Gil- bert & Brodhead, of the Seaton House, last evening gave a delightful hop to the guests of the house. Among those present were the As- sistant Postmaster General. Goy. Randall: Senator Lane, of Kansas; Judge Emby, of Ten- messee; Hon. J. M. Humphrey, Gens. Spencer and Benton, and Col. Gooding, United States Marabei of the Diatrict. The enterlainmen! ‘Was a very successful affair and extended into the small hours of morning. PUBLIC PRINTING.—It appears from the re- port of the Superintendent of Public Printing that the net cost of the public printing and binding for the year ending 3uth September last ‘was $1,731,565. The close of the rebellion has cause a considerable decrease in the requisi- tions of the Executive departments for print- ing, but with the large amount of deferred Printing for Congress and that which will be ordered at the present session, there will doubt- jess be enough to work the establishment up to its full capacity for the next two years. Ene report shows a large saving in printing and Dinding over te contract system which existed Previous to the establishment of the Goyern- ment Printing Bureau. THe PvsLic DEBT.—A comparison of the public debt, as given at the close of the month of August and the close of December, exhibits adecrease of $41,000,000. The highest figures employed to represent our debt were those of the statement made public in August. The Secre of the Treasury is satisfied he can still fu: © reduce the debt, provided Con- gress will lend him a helping ; but if it sbould persist in such schemes as equalizing the bounties, whereby the country would be saddled with the sdditional payment of 8654,-. 000,000, be says it will be useless for him to at- tempt the contraction and gradual return to a specie basis that he has meditated. NationaL Baxx Notes.—It is understood that the Committee on Banking and Currency willreport unfavorably upon the petition plac- ing the notes of the National Banks on the same legal-tender basis as greenbacks. The 10 per cent. tax on the late banks will not be repealed, and all petitions having that object in view ‘will simply be a waste of labor. SF We are indebted to Hudson Taylor, 34 Pennsylvania avenue, for an advance copy of Harper's Magazine for February, full of good things. Prnson AL.—Major General Gillmore arrived here yesterday, and is at the Ebbitt House. **:-Hon. Benj. G. Harris is detained at his home in Maryland by injuries received from a fall on the ice. +---Capt. Rufas Choate, only son of the late Hon. Rufus Choate, died at Dor- chester, Mass.,on the 15th inst. -Hon. Si- mon Cameron, of Pa., is at Willard’s. ---+Hon. Jobn G. Davis, for many years a member of Congress from Indiana, died at Terra Hante z rday from lexy. ++--Mrs. Lincoln as been authorized by Congress to use the franking privilege. Marytanp Luc ATURE—In the Senate, esterday, leaye was obtained to introduce a Ml authorizing the Board of Public Works, to seil the dividend stock of the State in the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Company; also, to prohibit the wearing of the Rebel uniform, or apy part thereof,in Maryland. A communica- tion was received from Adjutant General stating that the number of men furnished the United States Government by the State of Maryland, from April 17, 1860, to April 30, 1965, was 49,522. Im the House of Dele; & petition was sub- mitted from citizens of Baltimore remonstrating against the bill permitting the railway compa- nies to ran their cars on Sunday. Leave was granted to introduce bills to reimburse a num- ber of citizens in Wasbington county “whose pot goon was burnt or destroyed because they and their sond were in the United States army fighting for their country;” authorizing the Commissioners of Washington sounty to as- of thirty thousand dol- Public service should otherwise dictate. Fisuine Lanpines.—The renters of some of the Potomac are now busily for an early ‘Owing, bo’ esos es and not seem any disposition on the part ists from abroad to invest in the ex hazardous speculation. —Alez. Gazette, office at Gordonsville, which was discontinued C AIns tN§ Margytanp.—From our Mary- eas ccnenee we gleam the following items of State news:—The Hagerstown Herald calls upor the lature to ratify the subscription of $150,000 by Washington county to the tern = beara iy. The — erset He: says parties are soliciting su ——. from former siavebolders to raise a fund to the influence Congress to pay for em- ancipation in Maryland, The Frederick Ex- aminer says that one of the petitions fora re- peal ofthe Registration law, in circulation in that county, contains the names of several who have served in the armies of the rebellion. A man named Sowers was accidentally shot and killed by Mr. Knobe, of Liberty district, Fred- erick county, a few days since. Hydrophobia is raging toa consicerable extent in Newton, Worcester county. Three colored men were frczen to death near the mouth of Annamessex river, Somerset county, last week. During & difficuity at Newton ween a white man mamed Henry Wilkerson and a colored man named John Payne, both of whom were armed with clubs, the latter was struck on the head and killed. A convention of sorghum growers is called to meet in Baltimore on February 13. UNCLAIMED TELEG ComPany. ee Wiel Sansa i ° andeli mrt for want of sufficient address and from other causes: a Dean M Parker. August Hitefield or &. P. SNYDER, Manager. AMERICAN TELEGRAPH CoMPANY, Office 432 Pa. avenue, January 19. 1365. ‘The following Telegrams .remain in this office undeli |, for want of sufficient address aud other causes: $a) General BF Butler ColJ R Hawkins, MC W Lioyd nov 1-tf B. P. SNYDER. Manager. TS, Matairect weteen Band C8 North Cap- o’el ital street, between B and C—Service at 11 lock. Subject to-morrow—Spiritual Significauce ef the Mosaic Account of Creation. Seats free. 1t* RELIGIOUS NOTICE—SAM’L M. JAN- NEY, of Loudon county, Va..a highly es- teemed minister in the Society of Friends, is ex- pected to be present at their meeting-house,on I street, bet. 18th and 19th north, on first day next, ‘2ist inst... at 1) o'clock a. m. 1 Wasit\Nc'Ton, Jan, 19, 1836. J. W. BRICKS, Collector of Customs at neacola. Fla., will not address the citizens of this city THIS EVENING, as published in the National Intelligencer of this menninay 1886 1t* Bespectfully, J, W. RLOKS, EASTERN BUILDING ASSOCIATION— The third monthly meeting of the Eastern di be held in the north Lodge Room of the Odd Fellows’ Hall TO-MORB- ROW (Saturday) EVENING at 7 o'clock. As the limited number of shares of stock have not beep taken, those who desire to become members of the Association are invited to attend. WM. DIXON, President. JAS. H. HILTON, Secretary. It we S OF THE HARMONY CIRCLE, a ing Association will Wasuixcton,D C.. Jan. 13, 1363.—At the tsemi annual meeting, held for the election of officers for the Harmony Circle, the following res: olution was passed : That a vote of thanks be tendered to Mesars. 5. Hable, H. Blout,M. Prince, Ch. Hutzler, J. L. Blout and A. Adler for their efficient services ren- ered as an executive committee to the above- named Association. By order of the President. it* G. H. LESSER, Secretary. 1.0 G. T.—The Charter Members of Ray of Hope Lodge, No. 2. 1 0. G.T., are re quested to meet THIS EVENING, at Odd Fel lows’ Hall, corner Penn avenue and j9th street, when the Lodge will be coy instituted by the Dis- y W. W.G.T At no place » OF cl trict Deputy, Rev. Wu ARE, BR. a aH after which nomination and election of officers will take place. A cordial invitation is extended to all members of the Order in good standing, to be Prec ond if 0: itt er order of lommittee. 1t* T. A. KEABLES, Sec. pro tem. FAIR OF GONZAGA HALL.—The Fair of the Sisters of Mercy will continue open uni heaphnpnoneg- Sven oe La ev DE more pleasan’ y more worthily bestowed.” 3st f WATER REGISTRAB’S OFFICE, WasBincTon, 17th January, 1333, 1 persons who occupy premises into which the Aqueduct water haa been introduced within the corporate limits of this city other than property ef the United States. are hereby reminded that on the Ist day of January instant the water rent fer the «ar ending January 1, 1867, became due and paya- le at this office. If the said water rent be not paid prior tothe lst of February, the delinquents are subject to stoppage of the water from their premi- ses and penalty of two dollars, to be paid together with the water rent in full to January 1, 1357, pre- vious to the restoration of the water. BANDOLPH COYLE, ja}3-dtfel Water Registrar, 1 Satine pies AT WORK.” LECTURE BY REY. FRANOIS E. BOYLE, or 8©. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY, at rR uw LL OPSEVENTH STEEET, 0! SUNDAY EVENING. JANUARY 21, 1866, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK, THE Annual Moeting of tho Stockholders of the AMERICAN ELEGRAPH Com. ¥. will be held at the office of the Company, Referee = a ‘an. inetr, at 12 o'clock CAMBRIDGE LIVINGSTON _ja 17-6t* plas oe WEDDINGS. DINNER PARTIES,BALLS, a Tr ye street, between Gand Ho et? NO 30 ot NOTICE—The Trustees of the Bank of Washington have declared a dividend of r cent , for the last six months, if iders on demand. " — Ja13 lw “JAS. ADAMS, Cashier. (Serie TO GAS CONSUMERS —The as L N Fee Stock. 13 distribution department of the Washington ight Compens Bave removed thelr offices to 464 10th, between D and E, where persons el eS seanem o to i that ed motes or ce ire out of or wi! ease ni: Wo. YORKE, Superintendent of Bistrivedoe, who will give t attention. sea GEO. R. McILHENNY, Engineer, REAT SACRIFICE—A new, splendid PLANO- G FOBTE, finished all routia, carved mouldings, et will be sold for pearly one-hall of its original cost, because. the owner is going to leave the ‘city, at Penna. ave., opposite National Hotel.’ j P ICTURES AND VALENTINES that wonld be selected by almost if not any and everybody, at any time in any year,(outef even wagon loads of Gifferent ones,) as the most attractive, remarkable, laughable and serious. For sale by Mr. C. H. AN- DEESON, Book and Newspaper seller. 7th street, opposite F street north, for the vilest 6f sinners, if not the most ungrateful ef beings. 1t* DAMSON & (O., Auctioneers. 506 9th street, one door from Penn. avenue, We wonld respectfully offer our services as AUC TIONEERS for the sale of Real Estates Household rniture, made upon goods on consign- Aberal ment when desired Particular attention will also be given to sales made at private residences. Public saies every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat- urday. ja 19 tyes ALMANACS FOR 1866.—Al h ir Bire. Almanach de Ia Jenne Chanson Polichinelle Almanach. Almanach de Napoleon. Almanach de la Danse, Almansch des Jeux de Societe. Almanachde France. Almanach Manuel dela bonne Cuisine. Nouvel Almanach des Jeux. Petit Almanach Imperial. Almanach Ouisiniere. istre de Almanach il! Almanach Pro illustre de la Vielle Chanson. het . A b tique. Almanach du Bon ‘ton: ja FRANCK TAYLOR. FORD. Pealer in BUTTER, + EGGS, &c., stands in Centre and Northern Liberties Markets, solicts a share of the public TOnaRe. ja 18-1m" PANS FOE SALE.—Two good Rose woop re eg ae m. Pply imme ely a 15th and Mth streets. ORROMEO COLLEGE near Pikesville. Balt! more county, Maryland —The Twelfth Sessio: of this Institution — on MONDAY, February 6. The number of pupils is so limited and the teachers so numerous, that each one recetves all the personal attention and Snstrection ze is OT geld to ble bim e_thoro' 80] r two vacancies are to be filed Sal age may enter at any time, on PREV Q. 8. WALDRON. P retof ‘ieti Ei ireen, Mevsre, GRIMES Fy REILY, has “a this * tual consent, 5 parti having ciate seats the Rca a Georgetown, D. O., Jan, 17, 1866. Brie AND ee prec Cisteween i ana L. deine iar uae Btn OF a= > ue hE eee NON- RETENTION OR INCONTINENCE Repo tan Ae si he ladder ealcalne: gravel id dre paloal os. use HELE FLUID BXT ; BOLD FL BALLS, PARTIES, &o, Ts. eee ee BALL CLUB c AND BALL os WEDNESDAY ENENING, Jan. 24,1955, MPERANOE HALL, Est between 9th and 10th streets. Tick admitting a gentleman and ladies. PR ah eee 5 ol * trill, Geo. Rawat William Bruff, Geo. Joyce. Ballet Master—Thos, H. Kelly, Haves’s String Band has been engaged ge Ja 18+ LOST AND FOUND. Loe A small CROSS, tipped with gold,wornon itch guard; names es on tt; of great yalue as akeepsake. Any finder rewarded om leav= ing it at 173 K street. i O3T—On Wednesday. a Yellowish Rat Terrier DOG; small white spot on breast; had on Leath- er Coller. with ring attached. Liberal reward if brought tg New York ay., next to Bowen's Stable. 1t* J.D. CAMPBELL [ OST—On 17th instant, a black and tan terrier 4 PUP. with scar on right shoulder, and spots of hair off of back. A liberal will be given fer bis return, 61 Louisiana ayenuo, betw: 7th streets. ja 19- Eetzay [0W—Picked up on my grounds 4 small RED COW, white face. The owner will please come forward. 4 charges, and tal away. RB. T. SHILLINGLAW, Fenwick Mill. D. rw 473 8th st., bet. D and E sts. Ja 19-3t* 50) BEWARD.“Stolen. on the 15th of Janu- 2U ary. PART OF A SET OF SINGLE HAR- ESS, black mounting, leather covered bridle reins, saddle. and britching $50 reward will be paid for the harness and conviction of thief. ja 19 3t* R. CRUIT & SON, Georgetown. $ 15 REWARD—Stolen from enbscriber, on 7th inst.. a SORREL MARK, about six years old; left hind foot white; white streak down the face; paces and trots; when in motion carries her tafl ‘on one side; mane falls on left side. The above reward will be given on her return tomy residence, one mile north of the Capitol. ja 19-3t* T. D. BEALE. —Lost.on the 16th. in Centre Mar- ‘OUNDLAND DOG. d breast. The finder will rd by applying to L is morning, going frem near the corner of Eand tor through the market. a MEMOBANDU OK, containing a quantity of 0. 8. Coupon 7-30 Bonds. A suitable rewacd will be psd for their return toJ. D. EDMOND & CO. . 913 7th st. ja 13-1w* STRAYED AWAY, on Dec. 3ist, one dark brin- + dle COW, white face, hide cut ‘under the neck. A tuitable reward will be paid for her return to 243 G st., Island, Washington. ja 17 3t* 5 REWARD—Lost, on Monday evening, the Sed 8th instant, an ivory headed red wood CANE, with gold band. The above reward will be pald returning the same No, 20 Lonisiana opposite Sth street west, BOARDING. Fase ROOMS, with parior; also good BOARD for 85 per week. 455 10th street, be- tween D and E, ja 18 3t* Besse CAN BE OBTAINED BY A LADY and ,entleman, or two gentlemen, in @ private family, with use Si perior and piano. Northeast corner 10th st. and Mass. av., No. 374. ja 18-2t* ( NTLEMEN AND THEIR WIVES AN F single gentlemen can obtain geod ROOMS and BOARD, by the week or month. A few Table Boarders wanted. Terms moderate. 287 E st., between Mth and 15th streets, one square from Willard’s Hotel Ja 1#-1m* rp Homrson’s DINING BOOMS AND 8A- LOON, 360 C street. between 44g and 6th street R.B. THOMPSON, late of the Metr re js x Pi BOARD at No. 464 10th street, m by ne, tf ore north of the avenue. Terms ie SE PERSONAL. VICTIMS OF PRIVATE DISEASES can have medical advice and treatment, free of charsé, by applying to the Washington Dispensatory, Nos, 17% and 179 south B street, between 9th and 10:h streets. ja 19-28" M DAM AHOLIAB, CLAIRVOYANT AND - impressed Medium, can be consulted at her residence, No. 62 Montgomery street, Georgetown, .C,upon the past, present and future events, business, lost or stolen property, recovery of t' same, love, marriage, sickness, ly for, from to m. ja 18. = A eee) J ATURE’S SOVEREIGN REMEDIAL’ tric Fluid Compounds from Piants—WM. BR PRINCE, fer 0 pos Proprietor of the Linnean Nurseries, Flushing, N. ¥.. having discovered Positive Remedies for all Scrofulous and Chronic Disease: rh, Bronchi Sperma- nd other virulent affections, will mail ise on all Diseases for 15 cents. Explana- tory eircular, one stamp. ja13 3w* BS. DR. be Miho reads the past Braleie ah 0 1aa ab opened her office at 4 2: orth side of Penn. ave.. between 43¢ and 6th sts. Office hours from 9 to 13 &. m.,and4to8p m. de 1 $m* L%oxs SILK VELVET. PRICES REDUCED 25 PER CENT. Te close out our Black Silk Velvets we offer 1 piece 30-inch superior quality, at $10 per yard 1" ginch “« “ 8 gn « 1 ‘* 36-inch magnificent quality, at $14“ SF WINTER DBESS GOODS for less thas cost, JO8. J. MAY & CO. ja 18-2tif 303 Penn’a avenue, ISSOLUTION—Notice is he: Dp oesraera Tately. eubeisting petwoen At Re FEBBEY and JOHN MONTGOMERY, of Wash- ington, D. C., is this day dissolved by mutual con- sent. All debts owing to the said part to be received by M. ra Febrey,andall aon son said partnership are to be presented to him for aris Joity MONTGOMERY. _Washington, D.C.,Jan_16, 1856, jal7-st* ARRIAGES. ES," oem ae e_ assortin hand CARRIAGES, such aa Brotte rouches, xsension Tops, Rockaways, tester Gain tu Stina . jarrst? Near 434 st-- aud 374 D stvost, EMOV AL MISS 5 SANFORD has removed her ent Toom stairs, No. 4 Market Spacente: the store ‘down , between 7th and be happy tosee her ja\72w* stairs, No. 3434 Market 8; Sth streets, where she wil. friends and customers, HE COPARTNERSHIP BETW. R T 1SHOP and E. F. ALEXANDBE having bens t 'y dissolved by mutual consent, notice is All persons having claims inst the fi BISHOP & ALEXANDER will see De F. ALEXANDEB f debied to the said firm are tle theisame with ‘The business FB. ALE y 16, PL sgethe ANDER.” ss day, 6th 7 street, between ‘Vand Me neg, ply voy eet , first e, loo) , of every style, length and size. Skirts altered and 5 ye16 Im* w. WHTL & CO, FAMINE SOLD MY STOOK, Good will and Fixtures to Mesers Davis & Gaither, | would most respectfully return my thanks to my former patrons sont ae and recommend my successors as BD en WO: y - eee oT ei TTINGS. WITH THE VIEW OF REDUCING onr Stcek, to make room for an entire new assortment in the Spring. we will, for the next sixty days, sell at MILLINERY PRIME COST. Ladies in want GOODS will therefore find it to their advantage to & GAITHE i » sotinn: ak A Gein ton a . ngs’ Ro. 38 work Shace. SEVENTH STREET, 486 PAPER HANGINGS CLINGS AND WINDOW ja ll-eol2t* Now ir store an assortment of grad - PEEHANGINGS,« embracing mhotse telecon a m 2 ; choice selection of WINDOW SHAD} on C stantly receiving additions. Persons seeki chee meole will ‘alwaye find an — ~ 3 an Orders executed in cit rere MARR RITER Med $7tn : no 17-2mif* — 8 doors above Odd Fellows’ Hvil. J. 3582, name opiith etrest, between B and a appointed. and at prices to sult the times, EY?t¥txe DEESS GOODs, . 4 and 8-4 exquisitely fine PARIS and INDIA MUSLINS. Fine &-4 TARLATON ILLUSION. 44 and 8&4 WHITE SILK ILLUSION. Beautiful MOIRE ANTIQUE, in Light Colors, only $0 a Dress. 3 Pisin TAFFETA SILKS, in White and Light Colors. . < a7 COUBVOISEUB'S and ALEXANDER'S KID GLOVES, (the largest retail the country;) priee $2 per pair, or $23 per tment in iv TO —————— 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Ww. |, January 19, 1866, ASHINGTON. Jay Oooke & Co. furnish the following quo- ‘ations of Government securities : . ¥ ties, U.S. Five Twenties, 1965. U.S. Ten Forties ..., U.S. Seven Thirties One-year NEW YORE FIRST BOARD BALES. Coupons, 103% ; Five Twenties, 1862, 108 y ; Five Twenties, 1564, 101%; Five Twenties, 1865, 102%; Ten Forties, Seven Thirties, 9X; cates, 28x; Gold, 139%. THE NEGRO SUFFRAGE BILL. The passage, by the House yesterday, of the negro suffrage bill for this District, without qualifiation, caused no little surprise, even in Republican circles. The majority by which it passed was also 4 matter of astonishment, and the list of ayes was found to contain very many names of those who have been known asin conviction opposed to the measure, es- pecially in the form it passed. The fact is thus demonstrated that from dread of loss of home popularity or some such cause, Republi- can members who are in heart opposed to ne- gro suffrage. or unqualified negro suffrage at least, and who have so expressed themselves without reserve, cannot be counted upon to vote against it on the crucial test, consequent- ly we are not of those who are hopeful of the rejection, or material modification, by the Sen- ate of the House bill passed yesterday. We shall not be much surprised, indeed, after yes- terday’s yote in the Honse, to see it pass in the Seilate by a vote putting it beyond the reach of defeat by the last hope of a Presidential veto. This may be an unpalatable statement. but such is our conviction, founded on the best in- formation we can obtain. Well, it is after all, @ matter that affects Congress quite as much as us. If members of Congress choose to make the national capital a negro Utopia, throwing around it such inducements for that class as shall cause them to swarm here from all quarters in overwhelming numbers, and if this city, thus populated, shall present the aspect of the capital of Dahomey rather than a civilized nation, will it be to the dis- credit of the people of this District or of the national representatives! We see the first flash of this “glorious dawn” of negro equality and negro centralization here in the crowds of negroes filling the House and Senate galleries and applauding the speakers on the floor. If the members of Congress wish to carry this negro eleyation business to its logical conclu- sion here as above indicated, they are likely to suffer fully their share of any inconveniences from such surroundings, THE SMELL OF THE LION’S PARLOR. Thehronicle, after its odd way of “advancing the best interests of the District,” loses no op- portunity of giving the people here a sly dig under the ribs or putting them in a disadyan- tageous light before the country. Its persistent representations of this community as one too vile and traitorous to be entitled to any con- sideration at the hands of Congress, have borne their fruit, causing one branch at least of that body to legislate against us as a community to be punished after a style more degrading than that ever before visited upon any white people upon the face of the globe. The Chronicle, while singing bosannas over the passage of the negro bill undiluted by the House of Repre- sentatives, concludes with the following piece of gratuitous advice: ‘Jl is to be hoped that the people of the District will not allow themselves to be misled into unneces- sary excitement by the politicians, in consequence of this decision of the Representatives of the Amer- wan masses. Any other course will only react upon themselves.” What does the Chronicle mean to convey by its insinnation and accompanying threat ! What have the people here done or shown dis- pesition to do, to call for this impertinent, in- sulting, and maliciously phrased advice? We donot see any signs of “undue excitement.” The police seem to haye no more serious cases to deal with than violations of the snow-law. Superintendent Richards reports ne tumults through the night. We hayen’t heard of any of our “Jocal” politicians inflaming the District masses by incendiary harangues. Tom Lloyd, Peugh, Lije Edmonston, and the rest of ’em are tranqguilly pursuing their business ayoca- tions—prosecuting claims, selling shoes, &c., with no particle of phrenzy distending their fine eyes. Nostreet barricades haye been raised as yet. The shops opened as usual this morning; and customers there and at the city markets go about as on other days, paying the starvation prices of 1866 with Spartan forti- tude if not Tapleian cheerfulness. The people here are, in fact, in the condition of the blessed ones, who, expecting not much from Congress, are not disappointed. But does the Chronicle expect of them to say that they like it? Sargent S. Prentiss used to give an improved Irish version of an old fable, apropos to an ep- isode in the cabinet affairs of Andrew Jack- son. “Once upon a time,” as this version ran, “the lion made a fire in his den of a mighthy bad smell intirely, and thin he called in the bastes of the field to give an opinion of the same. And he says to the bear, says he, « And, Mr. Bear, how do you like the smell of me parlor to- day ?” and says the honest ould bear, says he, “It smells bad.” “Take that for yer im- pedincel’ says the lion. giving the ould bear a whack that knocked the breath out of him intirely, after which he ate him up comfortably and called in the monkey; and says he to the monkey, says he, “And how do ye like the smell of me parlor to-day?” The monkey says, says he, “Yer honor it’s the most delight- ful smell Lever smelt in all my lite!” “Take that for lying,”’says the lion, knocking him down and ateing fim up, after which he called in the fox, and says he Mr. Fox, and how do ye like the smell of me parlor to-day?” But the tox, when he saw the carcase ot the monkey that the lion had just ate, lying dead in the corner, he whisked his tail across hiseyes as much as to say, “D’ye see anything green there hinney ?” and he says, says he, “It’s me that’s got sucha cowld, 1 can’t smell at all, all.” Then the lion laughed and told the fox he was a clever baste and might tread in his footsteps if he could straddle wide enough.” The Chronicle admonishes the people of the District as they value their precious carcases, not to say of negro suffrage that it emells bad. What will the Chronicle have us todo! Shall we risk the fate of the obsequious monkey and say it is the most dehghtful smell we ever smelt in all our lives, or shall we say with the prudent tox that the condition of our olfacto- ries is not faverable for a judicious opinion? Will it be safe to hold a private opinion that it smells bad? Will any collection of persons smaller than twenty (Napoleonic police regu. Jation) be allowed to opine that it smelis\bad? Will 8 test oath be required of all whites doing business here that they have never held that it smells bad, nor given any aid or comfort to those who so held? Let the Chronicle be less oracular in its utterances, so that the people of the District may know what form of opinion they may be allowed to hold or ex;ress in re- gard to the smell of the lion’s parlor. ATTEMPTED FRAUD. A man, representing himself as a captain in the army, called at the Paymaster General's office this morning, and presented a leaye. absence, on which he was desirous of obtai the order of the Paymaster General for pay, ment. The officer claimed to have been paid by a paymaster at Hilton Head, 5,0. It was | known, however, to thos present that the pay- master indicated vious to the: } WNaton, Jan. 6, 1866.—Maj. Geo. A. Seminole Delegation, Wask undersigned and . SEMINOLE AGENCY. Major Geo. A. Reynolds, agent of the Semi- poles, has received from the Unerokee Nation the following letter, signed by the chiefs and headmen of that tribe, who did not scoompany the delegation to Washington : TEMPORARY SEMINOLE AGENCY, ——- 3 ington, D. C.: We, the ehiefs and headmen, feel it our to acknowledge the receipt of our goods, id to express te you our thanks. The goods are first-rate, and more of them than we ever received before, and were distributed to the satisfaction of our people. In conclusion, we hope you will have a successful mission to Washington, and that our worthy superinten- dent and yourselves t our thanks for your attention im watching over the interests of your Indians. Assure the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that we are, as ever, true to our Government, and wish it well. Fos-BOT-CHE, his X mark, Pas-c A, his X mark, » Cnrr-To-HAR-Go, his X mark. THE INDIAN DELEGATIONS. The following delegations of Indians are now in the eity for the purpose of transacting busi- ness with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Creek Delegation.—Major James G. Dann agent. Ok-ta-ha-sarse-ha-jn, Kou-e-ta-me-ka, and Kat-cho-che. Harry [sjand interpreter. Seminole Delegation.—Major George A. Rey- nolds agent. John Chop-ko, Fols-ha-jo, Oho- cote-ha-go. John F. Brown, rt Johnson, in eter. The interpreters of both the Creeks inoles are colored men. Choctaw Delegation.—Allen Wright, Alfred Wade, James Riley, John Page, R. H. Jones, and Campbell Leflore, Secretary. The head chief, Governor P. P. Pitchlynn, accompanies the delegation. Chickasaw Delegation.—_Holmes Colbert, Col- bert Carter, Edmund Pickens, Robert H. Love. The head chief, Governor Winchester Colbert, is with the delegation. SECRETARY McCULLOCH’S RECEPTION The reception last night by Secretary McCul- loch and lady was one of the most brilliant in Washington experience, the rooms being filled from § to 11 o’elock with a throng of prominent personages, Cabinet members, Foreign Ministers, members of Congress, dis- tinguished military and nayal officers, &c., &c., with their ladies. Secretary McCulloch “at home” shows him- self quite as favorably as in his admirable management of the national finances aad eredit:and very gracefully is he supported in his hospitalities by his accomplished lady FBEEDMEN LEAVING TEXAS. A report received by Surgeon_Horner, chief surgeon of the Bureau of Freedmen, Refugees, &e., from Dr.S. J. W. Mintzer, surgeon-in- chief of the district of Texas, dated Dec. ist, 1865, states that large numbers of freedmen are returning to Louisiana and other States, prin- cipally with their former masters. It is esti- mated by the most reliable citizens on the Sa- binetown road that an average of about three hundred freedmen have gone out of the State by that road in the past sixty days. Those with whom the surgeon had conversed ex- pressed a desire to get home, and seemed not to like Texas, saying there was too much beef and not enough of bacon there. COLORED SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTH. A consolidated report of the colored schools under the control of the Burean has been made by Major General Howard, from which we learn that the whole number of schools for col- ored children in the several freedmen’s dis- tricts for the month ef November, 1965, was 631, the nrmber of teachers employea 1,24), and the number of scholars 65,534. CONGRESS. The House of Representatives is to-day in Committee of the Whole on the general ap- propriation bill. In the Senate Mr. Wilson and Mr. Sumner each presented a petition from parties temporarily residing in the city asking for negro suffrage im the District of Columbia. WHITE HOUSE. This being Cabinet day, no visitors were eranied an interview with the President. All the members of the Cabmet were present ex- cept Secretary Seward, absent on his Southern trip and who wasrepresented by Mr. Hunter, the Acting Secretary of State. SEMMES’ TRIAL. The trial of Semmes, commander of tne pirate Alabama, it is understood, will be com- menced in & VET xew aaye Tha mambare tn compose the court, and the witnesses also, are in the city; but the present delay is caused by the preparation of the evidence. : PABDONS. The @anting of pardons has temporarily ceased, owing to the President having directed that no more applications be Jaid before bim until further orders. XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. Fripay, Januar 19. Sewate.—Mr. Wilson offered a bill to re- strict the fees of soldiers’ claim agents to $10, and to punish by fine and imprisonment the exaction of a larger sum under any circum- stances. Refe to the Military Committee. Mr. Sumner presented the petition of citizens of the District ot Columbia asking for the abo- liton of all laws making distinction on ac- countot color. Referred to the Committee on the District. Mr. pease eemeniet the credentials of Wim. Marvin, Senator elect from the State ponte a which were ordered to lie upon the table. At one o'clock the bill to enlarge the powers of the Freedman’s Bureau was taken up. Mr. Hendricks took the floor in opposition to the measure. Hovse.—Mr. Moorhead introduced a resola- tion. which was agreed to, instructing the Commitiee on Commerce to inquire inw the expediency of so amending the act of July 14. 1862, as to exempt from enrolment and the pays ment of tonnage tax all flatboats and barges im the western waters carrying the producis of owners to market and ani used for hire or as common carriers. Mr. Grinnell introduced a bill to regulate the compensation of postmasters, which was re- ferred to the Committee on the Post Office. It provides that the Postmaster General shajl re- adjust salaries once a quarter when there is a discrepancy of ten per cent. between the basis of commissions and salaries allowed. On motion of Mr. H. r, & resolution was adopted, calling on the Secretary of the Treas- ury for information as tothe distribution of national currency among the States and Terrj- tories. Mr. Rice ot Maine, reported a bill from the Committee on Public Buildings and Grognds, for the relief of Charles F. Anderson, ich was passed. (it appropriates $7,500 in fall, fer time, lnber, and expenses for preperig plans and draw- ings for the Capitol Extension.} On motion of Mr. Washburne of Lil, it was ge that can ae adjourn to-day t urn Oni "The ‘House wentinto Committee on the Navy Appropriation bill. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM MEXIco. Apprehended Difficulties with the United aa drcligad Captures by the Lib- erals. New York, Jan. 19.—The Herald's Mexican the arrival of France, ico, and the United States. It is rumored he will be followed by a large squadron, but the object of the latter is variously stated. Some say for use in case of trouble with the United and others say 4s transports to convey the French troops from Mexico to other parts of the continent. From Aspinwall. | New York, Jan. 19—The steamer Convicted. . CORK, Jan. 19.—Gozales was conyicwd Bah yee murder in the first degree for Kiting hy.—Fioer doll, wed to ts lower. Southern dull and unc Gotten quret. Corn dull, Beef steady. beavy. Lard beavy. Whiskey dull sore. LOCAL NEWS. —e—— Crux aL Court, Judge Fisher.—This morn- ing, the jury in the case of Thomas Story, io dicted for .orgery, after haying been owt ali night, returned with a verdict of not guilty Thi the third trial of the accused, the jary having failed to agree on the first trial, and ou the second rendering 8 verdict of not guilty Hon. D. W. Voorhees and Jobn E. Morris ap ared for the defense. POn the rendition of the verdict & few persons applauded, and one of them, Thomas I. Ne w- man, was ordered into custody by the Oour but acknowledging that he did so thoughtless! y he was discharged. Judge Fisher took occa. sion to remark that while he was on the benc): he would look i. a. similar demonstration - asa contempt of cou! Lewis Hemersle; »mdieted for the larceny of coat and pair of pantaloons from Valentine Eichell, was found guilty, and sentenced eighteen months in jail. Ona second charcr of the larceny of a coat from Lewis Weiser, was found poi guilty. Davis for defense Charles Williams, Harry Wise, Archy Mick- ens, Jobn Brooks, and Taylor Settle, indicted for the larceny of coats, pantsloons, &c., were tried, and all except the latter were found guilty. The first three were sentenced to the Albany penitentiary for eight months, and the sentence of Broeks, he being under 16 years of age, Was suspended. Navy Yarp.—At the Navy Yard orders have been received to fit ont the steamer Flor- ida (side-wheeler) for 8 one-year's cruise as a man-of-war. Recently the following officers have been ordered to her:—Comman He ry Rolando: Alfred Hopkins, Lieut. Gom- mander; F. M. Green, Acting Volunteer Lieu- tenant; Wm. Hansen, Acting Master; Kk Bb. Brown, Acting Master; J. G. Koebler, Acting Ensign: W.H. Denike, E. F. Dexter, James Paine, Mates; Charles Cranston, First Assi ant Engineer; Jos. G. Cree, Acting First sistant Engineer; H.H. Arthur, Acting Sec- ond Assistant Engineer, Philip White, Acting Third Arsistant Engineer The Stonewall is baving her machinery put in order, preparatory to experiments being made, and already a number of engineers have reported on her forduty. Itis expected that in about a week she will be thrown open to the public, and it is supposed that the Govern- ment will eventually take out her masts and guns and use her as a ram. New York, J —aeeneenllprosenien Coxrr’s Sacrep Coyxcert aT TRivxitr Cuvecn.—We are requested to announce that upon the earnest solicitation of many admirers, Master Coker and Mr. Geo. Simpson have con- sented to sing ata Sacred Ooncert at Trinity Chureh, (corner 3d and O,) on Monday even- ing next, January 22d. The friends of church music, and connoisseurs generally, will thus have an opportunity of hearing these artists in gems from the finest oratorios. As an addi- tion attraction, (if indeed any were needed) the best talent in the District has been engaged to assist on the occasion. As only a number of tickets will be issued. it will be advisable for all who desire to attend to secure admittance at Tickets $1: for sale at the music store of . Elis and W.G. Metzerot, Pennsylvania avenue, near 10th street pucieltida” Le Tue Pore Commisstoxens.—The Board met at their rooms on 10th near D street, yes terday afternoon, at the usual bour. Al! the members present Patrolman W. W. Hudson, of the #th p cinct, was dismissed from the force for co duct umbecoming an officer. Patrolman W W. Alder, of the 5th precinct, was fined $5 for using improper language to his superior officer Charges preferred against N. D. Ray and Jno H. Hall, patrolmen of the 6th precinct, for neg - lect of duty, were dismissed. Charges agains George Luskey, of the =th precinct, for neg! ofduty, and William S. Higgins, of the 6th p’ cinct, for conduct unbécoming an officer, w: also dismissed, the proof being insufficient Ww sustain the charges —— Ropvery PRoM 4 Justice's Orrice.—Yes terday, the office of Justice Boswell, on 44 street, near E street south, during his tempo. ry absence, amd $50 taken from his desk, which he bad left unlocked. He reported the case to Sergeant Gessford, and officer Weeden wentout and succeeded in working it up, ar- resting 4 colored boy named Robt. Holmes on the charge. Holmes acknowledged that he had taken it and gave it to his mother, Nancy Holmes, and she too was arrested. Justice Handy last night committed them to jail for court. a Pereowst — Mere. A. B. Gervens and dangh- ter, of N. ¥., and Gov. S. Edgerton, of Mon- tana, are at the National. Affairs in Georgetown. Desertep O#ILD -—Some six months a, & man named Allen came to Georgetown wt) his wife and three small children. Soon + man left his wife and children, and not | after the woman took one of the children an left the other two in a wretched conditi A benevolent gentleman, learning of the cond:!: of the children, bas made a: their proper training and education; but f ing that the woman might return and them off before his plans are carried into effec', called upon the police to aid him, and they bave agreed to = bim all the assitance they — Jawfully. The children will be provided for. For Oovrr.—Yesterday, officer Findley ar- rested Wm. H. Brewer for the larceny of five billiard balls from Balthazar Kessler on the 23d of December ast. One of the balls was re- covered from the prisoner, the others be had given away. The balls are worth three dol- jars each, and Justice Buckey held the pri- soner to bail for court on a cl of grand larceny. PorK.—The stock on hand to-day is no’ heavy, and the receipts are light. Lots of go. hogs are purchased at $12 per 100 pounds, and fre retailing at $13a813.50. FLOUR AND GRaly MaRkET.—The market is inactive. No transactions of importance The demand for flour is moderate an: ly to supply the local trade. Prices unchanged. ,Grain—Corn unchanged. No wheat offered Tre Country TRADE.—To-dsy a number of ‘wagons arrived trom the farms in the adjoining counties of Maryland and Virginia. They bronughtin small quantities of produce, wood and bay. Good timothy hay is tr wagons at $1 percwt. Straw os to 75 cents, according to quality a vl “TIBBETT'S HATH BENEWER. th. and to preser tip bounty of the Fersaleai CALLAN'S New Drug anc Pre. 7 Store, Pa. avenue, corner of @trent et 4 = OCTET oL HILL GROCERY, VARIETY AND PROVISION Bi Corner of 24 street east and C street north Family Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Segars jt and Smok: & F » fod . owe fehieg, Gon! Qt Lampe. Mondcn'sc Weel, $2. SSirown Suewre’ cents, Good Green ances delivered to any part of the otty Greed x . BY TH0s. bow G, Auct.; Georgetown CARPENTER’S TOOLS. HORSE. WAGON ND HARNESS, ast ay te Xecrion’ On FRIDAY MORNING, Jan. 8th. at 30 0 clk, A EE Te aT . on Jeffer = near street, ali the Tools, Lum ) he. Tl sane - ny ‘the favors inte" No. 91 Wotet street, Geargetses 10H BLACK 4RD, COLORED SILKs AT our Heer sara A MOURNIN cojedrated prices ant o