Evening Star Newspaper, January 23, 1866, Page 2

Se ee ee es en Eateries: eee EEE | EVENING STAR. W. DB. WALLACH, Editer and Preprictor- Posen ao paces (asec FSIS WASHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY...........-JANUARY 23, 1966. S7 BEADING MATTER ON BVERY PAGE. BEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- G@RAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. THE sTAR. Senators and Representatives can have the | Dairy Evenive Stak delivered regularly and promptly at their residences, in wrappers, by ordering it through the Secretary of the Senate, the Olerk of the House of Representatives, or at the office of the Star, corner of Lith street and Pennsylvania avenue. se- THE RECEPTIONS. THE PRESIDENT'S. The ladies of the Executive Mansion will | Teeeive visitors every Tuesday evening from 7% to 10 o'clock, and every Friday from 1 to 3p. m. MEMBERS OF THE CABINET. The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Welles, | ® athome on Friday evenings, January 19 and 26, and February 2, at & o'clock. The Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs. Mc- Culloch receive Thursday evenings, from * to 11 o'clock, during the months of January and | February, and Mrs. McCulloch also on Wed- mesday mornings. The Secretary ofthe Interior and Mr¢. Har- Jan will, for the present, receive their friends on Monday evenings. Mrs. Harlan and the indies of the family will al-o receive on Wed- nesday afternoons. Mrs. Seeretary Stanton will receive her | frends on Saturday evenings. Mrs. Attorney General Speed will receive her friends between the hours of | and 4 o'clock | on Wednesday afternoons. SPEAKER COLFAX. Speaker Colfax’s receptions are on Thursday evenings trom §} till i1. The reception of Speaker Colfax's mother and sister, Mrs. and Miss Mathews, for ladies, and gentlemen accompanying them, areevery Wed- nesday afternoon from 0 3. RECEPTIONS. Among those who received yesterday were the Indies of the family of the Minister from France, the Marquis de Montholon, in the splendid mansion of H street, known as the former residence of W. W. Corcoran, Esq. The ladies of Senator Dixon's family, so well known and deservedly esteemed in this city, also had a large reception. His relatives, Mrs. and Mies Kinney, in the same neighborhood, received calls, too, of their numerous friends. In the evening Mrs. Harlan and the ladies of the family of the Secretary of the Interior en- tertained a large assemblage of the elite of the strangers now visiting the metropolis, besides Cabinet Ministers, members of both Houses of Congress, officers of the Army and Navy, and Officials in high life. Among those present were the Marquis de Montholon, Sir Frederick Bruce, Senor ero, Secretaries McCulloch, Welles, Stanton, Attorney General Speed, Judge Holt, Senators Harris, Ramsey, Sher- man, Pomeroy, Chandler, Cresswell, Vice President Foster, General Fessenden, Speaker Colfax, Kepresentatives Arnold, Kasson, In- gersoll, Banks, Kelley, Alison, Hart, Clarke of Obio. Rollins, Green Clay ‘Smith, Hooper, Farnsworth, Mercur, Conkimg, Marvin, Gen- erals Butler, Hunter and Angur, Governor Kandall, Commissioner Cooley, Commander Parker, Hon. Chauncey M. Depew of New York, Marshal Gooding, Judge Wylie, Dr Gurley, District Attorney Carrington, and sey- eral other distinguisbed persons. DECISION GF THE QUARTERMASTER GEN- ERAL. The Quartermaster General has decided that property used during the war for military Purposes cannot justly form the basis ofa claim against the Government. A decision has just been made in a case at Winchester, Va. A blacksmith sbop and tools, belonging to a Joyal citizen, hed been used by order of the general commanding, who gave them vouchers iu acknowledgement. It is believed that this decision will be applied to all similar cases in the Southern States,even where the claimant is a loyal man. The decision referred is as foilo’ “Winchester was a hostile town, captured from an enemywho did not surrender on terms, but were driven out by force of arms; SSiene in it was prize of war; as at Atlanta aad Charleston, buildings were occupied for shelter of troops, and for sick and wounded soldiers. It does not appear that the Military Department should order paymentof any rents under such circumstances.” SENTENCES OF COURT MARTIAL. The following sentences are turned over to the Provost Marshal of the District of Colum. bia for execution Sergeant George Reader, Co. H. ath U. S. Artillery, tried for mutiny and sentenced to be confined at bard labor at Fort Whipple for a — of six months and to be reduced to the ranks. Privates Wm. Wade and John Moroney, 1st Ind., Co. V. K. C. violation of the 5uzh article of war and sleeping on post: Moroney was cbarged with matin, and abeence without leave. They were sentenced to be dishonorably discharged wizh the loss of all pay and allowances that are due, or may become due, and to be confined at such Public works as the Major General Commanding the Department may designate, for three years. FREEDMEN'S INTELLIGENCE OFFICE. The tri-monthly report of the Freedmen’s Intelligence Office at Alexandria, under the charge Of Majer S. P. Lee, 6th Veteran Reserve Corps, for the ten days ending Jan. 2th, is as follows :—Number of applicants for servant's, 45; number of applicants for situations, 7, bumber furnished with homes and employ- ment, 37; amount received as fees on contracis, CONFIRMATIONS. — The Senate, yesterday, confirmed the following appointments of the President - George Harrington, of Ga. to be Minister Resident of the United States at Berne. Jud- son Kilpatrick, of N. J., to be Minister Pleni- | maid to Chili. George H. Yeaman, of xy to be Minister to Denmark. Joseph A. right, of Ind., to be Minister at Berlin. Jobn Hay, of Ill, to be Secretary of Legation at Pars. H. E. Peck, of Ohio, io be Consul Gen- eral to Hayti. Stephen D. Kennedy. of Md. for to the navy asasurgeon. John C. Wright, of Ind., to be retary of Legation at Berlin. George P. Pomeroy, of N. ¥., to be Aseistant Secretary of Legation at Paris. Thos. Biddie, of Pa., to be Commissioner under the convention between the United States and the United States of Columbia. Charies W. Davis, of D. C., to be Secretary to the Commission un- Ger the convention with the United States of Columbia. Robert M. Beale, of D.C., to be Consul at Ancona. F. Holby, of C.T., to be Aseociate Justice of Colorado Territory. G. W. Brooks, to be United States District Judge of the District of North Carolina. Jas. E. Wyche, of Miss., to be Associate Justice of ‘Washington Territory. ©. C. Hewitt, of W. ‘T., tobe Chief Justice of Washington Terri- tory. Jobn Eiskin, of Ga., to be Judge of the District of Georgia. D. H. Starbuck, of N.C, to be District Attorney for the District of North @srolina. J. L. Williams, ot Tenn., to be Dis- trict Attorney for the Western District of Ten- Beceve Edwin T. Cook, of N. J., to be Secre- tary of Legation at Chili. Clarence Eytinge, of N.Y . to be Secretary of Legation at Lima. Alvin P. Hovey, of Ind., to be Minister at Peru. Jobn Bigelow, ot N. Y., to be Minister to France. John A. Bates, Jr. to be Assistant Paymaster in the United States Navy. > From 3 Shillington, Odeon Building, Wade was charged with | TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. ———pes From Fortress Monroe. ForTRES® Moxror, Jan. 23.—The steamship Herman Livingston, from Savannah for New York. and the steamship BR. R Cayler, from | New Orleans for New York, have both arrived here short of coal. They report rough weather outside. The bark Mary Sparks, from Liverpool, witb salt, for Baltimore, seventy days out, has passed Cape Henry. (eC NoLaruep TELEGEAM _ AME x RaPn ComPanry, | mm once aa branes, Jou Zale eo wi rams undelivered, for want of sufficient address and | Ter McBain RA Biggs | wovier ’_B. P. SNYDER, Manager PROIAL MEETING OF THE WORK. ANGMEN'S CONVENTION will be held at DAY EVENING met. Jauuary 34, at 8 o'clock. | DA ext. 3 . By order of the President ja 23-2t A MEETING, PURSUANT TO Adjourn- ment, will be held at the Seventh Presby- ferian Church THIS (Tuesday) EVENING. at e’clock, for the purpose of hearlug re rts of com. mittees and to permanently ory ize the eoties | ined sae a « the Se: route are ee citizens of the ward are earnestly econd the efforts being made to relieve the wauts of the worthy poor. It | ARD.—Mr. Editor :—I earnestly request ooo 4 your Peo hes to correct the gross ¢rror into which your reporter was unwittingly | led by the publication in your issue of yeste concerning the arrest of my son. By industry | economy I have been endeavoring to maintain a | home for myself and children, who, long years | since, were deprived of our natural Jroterior—e | father and husband. Alone and unaided, IT have had te buffet the cares and strifes of a cold world | to raise and educate my children; ob! how | bitter is euch acharge, when I know how etadi- ' ously I have striven to maintain and support my- self and family respectably. My rooms are all oc | capied by respectable and permanent tenants, one | of them an Hon. Member of Congress. I have been very particular in renting my rooms, guarding | sguipet improper characters. Some days ago I re- fused to rent a room to two single ladies. because [ was not aware what wastheircharacter That refu- | sal gave offence to this unnatural son, as the sequel afterwards proved that he had an intance | with one of them, and his displeasure finally cul- minated in an assault aod battery upon me, in | which he endeavored to kill me, and was only pi | Yented by the timely interference of his broth 1 was forced to have him arrested. to prevent, as I firmly believed, the commission of murder. So far as to this boy coming to my house to take away his | sister, the reverse was the case. He has not lived away from me since I have lived in Washington, and his first assault was upon this yry sister, (of years of age,) whom he afterwar: under the circumstances, to creat» sympathy for kim, and to injure m npported and taken care of this unpatur: ral seasous of sickness during the past six months. He has been under a doctor’s treatment for the past twe months, and war twice fives up by his doctor as past recovery. It is a well-estabiished fact by those who know him that he is not of sane mind. When he wasa child ten years old a man struck him acrosa the head with a piece of iron, and cracked his skull. since which time his mind has been affected by every chy nge of the moon—this last fit being the worst. By advice of his ph iam, who thoroughly unterstands bis case. 1 have put upon him acom- mission of Innacy before the court, and shall place him insome suitable institution for treatment I appeal to the charitab! elings of the community to relieve me frem such a charge, made by an idiotic and unfilial child—a charge which is false in every Lard —< noms how yTaate Li by this unfonn charge. ours, Ww respect. it* = MARY E. PHIPPS. CAVALIERS AND ROUNDHEADS —A Lecture by Rev J B STITT, at Wesley “hapel corner of Sth and F streets, on WEDNES DAY EVENING, January 2%, 13%, at 7¢ o'clock, for benefit of the Missionary cause, Tickets, 25 cents. hin 22-38 - WATER REGISTRAR’S OFFICE, 3 Wasntnaton, I7th January, 1833, 'l persons who occupy premises into which the Aqneduct water has been introduced within the erate limite of this city. other than property of United States, are hereby reminded that on the Ist day of January instant the water rent fer the Zot endise January, 1, 1867, became due and paya- le at this office. If the said water rent be not paid Prior tothe Ist of February, the delinquents are sulject 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, 1857, pre- vious to the restoration of the water. BANDOLPA COYLE, jal8 dtfe1 Water Registrar, THE Avpual peaseing athe Stock holders of the AMERICAN ELEGRAPH COMm- “ANY. will be held at the office of the Company, No. 145 Broadway.in the city of New York, «<n WEDNESDAY. the 3ist of Jan. instr, at 12 o'clock m, Dated 17th Jan . 1356, CAMBBIDGE LIVINGSTON, ja TT 6t* Secretary. NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.—The distribation department of the Washington wo Light Company have removed their office to No. 464 10th tween D and E, where persons who have reason to believe that their meters or service SEs, are out of order, will please notify WM. YORKE, Superintendent of Distribution, Who will give prompt attention. dem GEO. A. McILHENNY, Engines: P#0POSALS FOR GRADING, TRIMMING, tc. Mayor's Orrice, wil arom gamuery 38, 1366, received at thi« office up to 12 n THURSDAY, February ist, for Gra- o'clock m. di Trimming, Curbi and Layi: the Brick and Flag Footways and Paving the Gutore act Alleys in the First Ward of the city, ferming the first district; in the Ward, forming the sec- ond district; in te Third Ward, forming the third. district; in the Fourth Ward, forming the fourth district; in the Fifth Ward, forming the fifth dis- trict; inthe Sixth Ward. forming the sixth district; ana in the Seveath Ward, forming the seven’ ‘ie- trict. (each district to be bid for separately, and to be given to different contractors.) for the year com mencing the first day of April, 1836, agreeably to the following specifications The Curbstone to be of the best New York North river stone or granite.in pieces of not leas than three feet in length and not legs than twenty inches | Wide or deep; not than five inches thick; the top surface, and a distance down on each side of her be well dressed and closely jointed nd to be of @ uniform thickness. best quality hard red pav- ck, to be laid ona bed of sharp river sand. spread four inches deepon a bed of fine lean gravel, free from loam or clay, thre* ‘senes deep, with two crres om the otas hext to the carb, and ome course oD ede@ Ou the iuner line, where the pavement is leas than the fall width; no extra measurement for brick on edge will be made. The stone pavement to be of common quartz, not iaches in diameter, except the stone ine of the gutters. which mast be of meter, laid on a bed of coaras sand and clean gravel, from clay or loam, at loest nine inches deep and to be twice well rammad. tho second time after being wet; and after being ex- amined (and not betore) by the commissioner. to be covered with fine clean gravel or coarse sand, and the in‘erstices between the stones well filled with the same material. Flagging to be of the best quality New York ng. tn pieces not less than three feet in longth by sixteen inches wide d not lees than six inches thick; the top suface and edges to be well and evenly dressed eadends closely jointed together, to be Laid on a bed ot sharp sand and coarse gravel, of not lees tl mnine iuches thick, in eaual propor? on gracing 1 ot exceeding’ six inches rated as trimmin, . ees Pro 5 Th to bed: ne inthe bet manner and to the satisfaction of t! « Mayor, smi tobe commenced wit teudayeaftr the contractor receives the order, and to be cou pleted within the time nai in the order directii .. it to be done, and warranted to stand twelve moo hs after ils completion. And upon the failure of the contractor or con- tractors to commence the work or t = piste, it within the “time samed, = we is or their failure to exeente the of the materials and in the manne the Mayorto havethe right Trons to do the same. upom such terms as he may jeem expedient; which event the contractor or cop ractors so failing shall pay any loes or dam: the Corporation may sustain in consequence the: of. Avy repairsor relaying which may be requi: befcre the eapiration ‘of the time for which ite work is warranted to stand to be done by the con- tractor, free of charge. within five d. F DO- the Commissioner of Improvements of the nd upen failure of any contractor or con- tractors to make any repairs or relay any pavement within five daysafter noti is to have the right of employ espe i eee Ge breens to do the same on suc may jen ent; in poe her crerntt which event the contractor or bay any loss or damage tin consequence there- of Ge work a the . as he 3 bend and security te the amount of two thoneond dollars will be required of the contractors. And it iste be distinctly understood that all old material, euch as curbstones aud bricks, will be at the disposal of the property owners." cue te ee = rates at which the 5 ay fe ee saing will be executed, For setting new curb cf New York North river eens, per imperan ona ‘ For setting new curb of granite, per ranningf oot. For laying new brick pavement, Fer laying new stone pavement, per otters yard we have the February number of Frank Leslie's Lady's Magazine. An excellent number. Also, from Brophy & Burch, corner of 9th And D streets, we havea copy of the same. ee NatTionaL Banxs.—The Com Currency issued last week aational eee Fency to the amount of $2..69,390. The total amount of this currency now in circulation is 10. The aggregate capital of the banks doing business under banking system is $409,420,491. Recgtrts From CUSTO¥* _ at the four prin- cipal ports of the Urine the receipts from ring the week ending Janua- ry 13th, 18 were as follows :—New York, $2,- S408]. Boston, $255,399.16; Philadelphia, 5 743.67; Baltimore, $63,616.70; total, $2,732,- 463.96. CoxGrzss.—A fier the close of our report yes- terday, the Senate discussed the Freedmea’s Burean bill, and without arriving at any con- ciusion, adjourned. The House made the reeclutions amendatory to the Constitution, the specia! order for to-day S7 A bill was introduced in the Senate of the Maryland Legislature yesterday, to incorpor- ates aes to coustruct a from the District of Columbia to Psint Lookout. the national | For grading, (whether excay: enbic yard For trimming, per runping foot. For spout gutter, foot. Peg laying down ‘Now York flagging. per square For laying New York flaguing, sixteen inches wide, nog lees than stx inches thick ‘and ta mcg not lees than three feet long, the top surface to be well dressed. and the ends closely jointed "Vor layiog How York Secale. teas tenho jew Yor! 5 iv wide, od iets Shan four inches tiiex “and in pieces t an three . P wurface well dreveed. and the ‘ends closely jointed Me in all gutters along the curbstones, per runnin foot i it which the following work, ex- ch rot materially, cept the gravel ‘and saad * requl or petting bow curb, including dressing, per Dg ‘oot, For lays vement, per square yard, ae Rey ck pore ‘old brick pevemonta, juare x rior Asking UD and resetting old carb, per ran- Fer taking ber square ru wi | be recet doce de an offer for each soparees tro el lipo tals iy Jaw the Mayor is probibited from awarding contracts for the above work ti person er por- sone whe are not practical payers - payers ‘The right to re any or all bi: ja23 cotiel RICHABD WALLACH Megor, BALLS, PARTIES, &c. H BASH BALL OLU B LAFAYETTE BASm FIRST GRAND BALL WEDNESDAY EVENING, Jan. 24, 18%, m 3 MPERANOB HALL cobeween Ah and Wi a3 kets $1, admitting s gentleman and ladies. bias Oh eens of # seas smopaires Fi. Cassidy, John Foley, joa. 6. Goo. Edwards, b ad r trill, Gea" . 00. Joyce. Ballet Master—Thos. H. Kelly, Haves String Band has been’e casten LOST AND FOUND. REWARD-Strayed SS GoW Tei tretecr, slen bo Mt be. paid ‘if re shove rei FITZGERALD, F at., bet. 2d and 3d. from the Subscriber. hite and liver colored a plain black leath- - The above reward willbe paid for his return to No. 67 Louisaua avenue, between Sixth and Seventh ts. were 0. THEO. GRIFFITH. jan L374 silve? hunting case WATOH, believed to be of the American Watch Company's ide tham, nufacture. No. sup} 4.004. suitable rewa: id upon its restoration to the owner. at this Office ja 22-2t* O8T—On Saturday afternoon. between 4 and o'clock, ina city railroad car, between I7th and 0th streets ¥ ARS. A ver: Hberal reward will be given if left at Metzerott’s Music Store. ja 22-2t OST—By a stranger, on the 8th of December, shoemake: ia. and sundry articles. ral reward will be paid if left at BE. H. ROONTZ,7th street and Virginia ave. ja 22-2" AKEN UP ESTBAY—One bay mare MULE with rope halite: d piece of bridle attached, on Saturday. January 13th, 1855; the mule has long hair and rubbed with harness. _ W. V. WHEELING, Ja22-3t* 6th street, near Boundary. OST—This morning, going frem near the corner 4 of E and 7th streets. thro the market. a MEMOBANDUM BOOK, con ing ® quantity of U.S. Conpon 7-30 Bonds. A suitable reward will be psid for their return toJ. D. EDMOND & CO., No, 513 7th st. Ja 18-1w* 5 BEWARD—Lost, on Monday 6 , the q 8th instant, an ivory headed red CANE with gold band. ' The above reward will be paid by returning the same at No. 20 Louisiana avenue, opposite Sth street west. ja 13 tf BOARDING. Bo AkDING- Several ntlemen can be accom- modated with BOABD at No. 427 M between 6th and 7th streets, south sid ences required. ja23 lw" A FEW GENTLEMEN OF RESPECTABILI- i ty can be accommodated with Board and Room private family, with the comforts of home, by ip Sort la 110 Pa. avenue, corner 2th st. El V J ANTED—By two youn P gg ge a pleas- * ant FURNISHED ROOM, with Board, ina rivate family where there are few or no other caders. Ter must be moderate, Address 0, B , Star 0: 5 Ja 23-20" ( ENTLEMEN AND THEIR WIVES AND 1 single entle: can obtain geod ROOMS and BOARD, by the week month. A few Table Boarders wanted. Terms modera' 287 E et., between 1ith and 15th streets, one square from Willard’s Hotel. 38 10-1m* heer] BOARD at No, 464 10th street,a few #oors porth of the avenue. Terms #25 per moxth de 16 tf PERSONAL. OTICE TO ALL CONCERNED —I notify herewith in public paper, that all persons who have Watches, Jewelry. etc., for repairing at my establishment No. 107 Bridge street, Georsetown, tier to the Ist of October, 1335, and do not come orward and claim them in thirty days from date, I will sell them to satisfy myself for the amount due me for repairing. A. KEUCHEL. ja 12-3t* ae tic | Watchmaker, Ts THE PUBLIO—Whereas my wife, JOHAN- NA CREAMER, has left my bed ‘and board without any jnet cause, I hereby warn all pereons pot to trust her on my account, as | will pay no is of her contraction. it* TERENCE CREAMER. | Gi M4pa™ AHOLIAB, CLAIRVOYANT AND Impressed Medium, can be consuited at her residence, No. 62 Montgomery street, Georgetown, D.C., upon the past, present and future events business, lost or stolen property, recovery of t game, love, marriage, sickness, remedy for, & from 8 a.m. to9 p.m. ja 18-lw \ PIANO FOR SALE. Inquire at 42% Carroll Place. ja D 3t* 3 GFBEAT BARGAINS! ONLY TWO WEEKS LONGER: My remaining Steck of DRY @0ODs, CLOAKS, BLANKETS, FURS, &c., must be sold by the middle of February next, to CLOSE BUSINESS. Purchasers ought not to lose this ‘opportunity, as GREAT BARGAINS are guaranteed. THE STOCK MUST BE SOLD. 8. M. MEYENBERG, 48 Market Space, between 7th and Sth streets. ee - PAPERHANGINGS— A large assortment, for the lowest cash prices; 0. RKRITER'S No 486 7th street. _ia20-6w* 8 doors above Odd Fe'lows’ Hall. W NDOW SHADES—The largest assortment in the District, at the lowest remui prices, at + “MABRRITEESS OY? No. 486 7th street, ja 20-6w* 8 doors abeve Odd Fellews’ Hall POTATORS—Just from Maine. 3.000 bushels of _ No. 1 JACKSON WHITE POTATOES, in rr order, on board the schooner Juno. For sale p lots to suit purchasers. by AMOS PICK ARD, at Fowler's Wharf, luth street, Washington, D.’G. Come with your teams, and Isy in your supply for winter. Ja 20-6 JOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COPABT- NY rtnershi herpes inti ms a The co ers) ere! re exist it Johu Webster and Robert Campbell in the brick. making business, under the name of Webster & Compbell, is, this 20th day of January. 1836, dis- v solved. Persons having claims against the said copart- nership, and those indebted tothe same, are re- que-ted to make sets!ement at once. 1820-30" JOHN WEBSTER. AMSON & CO., Auctioneers. —— #06 Sth street, one door from Penn. avenue. eae respectfully offer our services as AUC T KS for th Furniture her, ge sale of Real Estate, Household , &e. Libers! advances made upon 8 01 - ment when desired mes e005 on. Somaiee Psrticular attention will also be given to sales made at private residences. Public eaies every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat- urdxy. Ja 19-1m M WALLINGSFORD, Pealer in BUTTER, + EGGS, &c.,stands in Centre and Norteern Liberties Markets, solicts a share of the public ee Oe EO COLLEGE near Pikesville. Balti- more county, Maryland —The Twelfth Session of this Institution age op MONDAY, February 5. The number of pupils ix #0 limited and the teache: so numerous. that each one receives all the personal tention and instruction which is necessary t0 en- him to make thorongh and solid Progress in his education. Two vacancies are be filled. Students of any age may enter at any time, om application to the Principal Ja 38-1 REV. E. Q. S. WALDRON. T COST. Our Immense Assortment of WINTER CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN AND ROYS Is now offered at COB8T for a few weeks only, pre- parstory to taking an acconnt of stock. ane cordially invite Citizens and Strangers to ‘ve us om early call. WALL, STEPHENS & CO., 322 Penn. ja 2wif CARD—The Part: hip heretofore subsisting betwee: is this Gere issol ved by mutual con- sent. The business will hereafter be carried on by Z.M.P. KING & 8ON; and our clerk, JAS. JIR- DINSTON, is duly authorized to collect alldebts due to the late firm, and pay all claims inst it, to whom we request they maybe 3 resented. KING January 1, 1866 N. W. BUBCHELL. N.W. Uutertht a retiring from the firm of King 4 B: A located himself at the corner of lath and der the Bbbitt Howse.) will nue to supply choicest selections of fine G to the trade and to families. ja 2-tf CO-PABTNEBSHIP, Tus 9O FAB THBESHIE heretefore existing tween Z. M. : ith OVAL PICTURES FRAMES 8 aa enpten eo or Oe : os jp 0-60" sliows Ball, ECOND EDITION. 4 O'CLOCK P, Mm. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Waszinetor, January 23, 1885 Jay Uooke & Co. furnish the following quo- ‘ations of Government securities : . U.S. 6's Coe 1881 2... U.S. Five Twenties, 1562. U. S. Five Twenties, 1564. U.S. Five Twenties, 1965, NEW YORK FIRST BOARD SALES. Coupons, 13x ; Five Twenties, 1962, 103 x ; Esee ke Tee fe ae A — Toon S65, ; Ten For 5 ven 984: Cert 985; Gold, 138%. THE TROUBLES ON THE R10 GRANDE. As some of our cotemporaries abroad seem to be apprehensive on the point, we will undertake to assure them that there is no danger that the fillibuster Gen. Crawford will be tolerated by our authorities in carrying on his raiding schemes from United States soil into Mexico. We shall be prepared to hear at any momen; that he has been brought up with a round turn by General Sheridan, if he persists im using our soil as & footing for his operations. General Weitrel bas no doubt been ordered to take every precaution for the proper observance of the neutrality laws. THE MARRIAGE OF MBS. DOUGLAS. This interesting event—i.¢., the marriage of Major Robert Williams, U.S. A., to Mrs. Ste- phen A. Douglas—will take place at 9 o'clock to-night at the Cutt’s Cottage, New Jersey av- enue, the present residence of Mrs. Douglas. The ceremony, it is understood, will be per- formed by Rev. Father Lynch, of St. Aloysius Church; the usual Catholic requirement that marriage shall be performed in church being dispensed with on this occasion. The marriage will be quite private, the company on the part ot the groom being limited to less than half a dozen of his immediate military circle, with, perbaps, the Secretary of War and General Grant. ENCOURAGING FROM GEORGIA, General Howard has just received an official communication from Genéral Tillson, Assist- ant Commissioner for the District of Georgia, enclosing the letters of Major Hastings and Mr. J. Darison, Agents for the Bureau. They say that in Decatur County, the freedmen have gone to work with their former masters, and the latter feel greatly eneouraged. In Mitchell County the white people seem to be as poor as the blacks, and the freedmen have nearly all left. In Baker and Dougherty Counties there isa great demand for freedimen. Homes and good wages can be obtained for three to five bundredbands. The planters there are in high spirits and say the freedmen really act as though they were going to work. In Greene and Ogle- thorpe Counties the agent met with much op- position and discouragement at first, from both white and black, owing to the obstinacy of the negro and the careless, despondent, indiffer- ence of the farmers; but having called meetings of the freedmen, at which the agent exhorted them te enter into contracts, and counselled ivate good feelings, the result has been that nearly ali are now employed and do- ing well, Most of the farmers entered on the new yea? more cheerful and hopeful than they had anticipated. The contracts on the larger farms are generally made for a portion of the crops, from one-fourth to one-half, one-third, however, being the usual rate. CONGRESS. An effort was made by Mr. Stevens in the House this morning to force the new Constitu- tional amendment resolution to a yote, but there being such a marked disinclination on both sides to act upon so important a matter without thorough investigation, the previ- ous question was withdrawn and opportu- nity offered for debate. There is now every prospect of @ protracted discussion on the sub- Ject, although it is barely possible that a vote may be attained late to-day. In the Senate, the Freedmen’s Bureau bill is under consideration. This morning a petition was presented from citizens of Wilmington, Delaware, asking the enactmentof a law es- tablishing throughout the United States, eight hours as a days labor. CALIFORNIA MINEBs CONVENTION, The Miners Convention of California held a meeting on the 19th inst., at Sacramento, Cal., at which resolutions were adopted protesting inst the bill introduced into the Senate by on. John Sherman, of Ohio, as singularly calcnlated to work the utmost confusion and loss to the present holders of mining property. Also protesting against any increase of tax upon the proceeds of the mines. A resolution was passed endorsing the action of the State Legislature in requesting delay in the issuance of patents to the Central Pacific Railroad Company, until theGovernment has employed effective measures to segregate the mineral from the agricultural land, lying along the route of the railroad. These resolutions were telegraphed to-day to the President, Secretary ofthe Interior, and Commissioner of General Land Office. WHITE HOUSE. This being Cabinet day, no visitors were ad- mitted. Ail the members of the Cabinet were present except Mr. Seward, who was repre- sented by the Acting Secretary of State, Mr. Hunter. Workmen commenced removing the paper from the walls of the Executive apartment to-day, for the purpose of putting on new paper. Five different layers of paper were found. That next the wall was very heavy velvet paper, put on during Madison’s ad- ministration, The new paper is of a purple hue, and will render the apartment much more pleasant than it was with the dark green, now being stripped off. COLORED DELEGATION. The delegates from the colored conventions of the several States, to represent the interests of the colored people of the country before the Government, had an interview with General Howard, at his request, to-day. The ten tion is as follows: John F. Cook, D. C.; a bE. Matthews and Lewis H. Douglass, Md.; A. J. Ransier, S. C.; A. W. Ross, Miss.; James D. Gates, Fla; John Jones, Iil.; and George T. Downing, of the N. E. States. Fred. Doug- lass, N. Y.; W. Whipper, Pa.; John M. Brown, Va., and other delegates, are expected to ar- rive in the city in a few days. CUSTOMS OFFICERS APPOINTED. Since the freezing of the St. Lawrence river, the force of customs officers has been increased, additional men having been stationed on the roads leading to the river. The Department has now secured a corps of officers in the pre- ventive service who have served in the army, and who, it is believed, will prove as shrewd and active as the most wily of the smugglers. NEGRO SUFFRAGE. Mr. Jenckes, of Rhode Island, yesterday in- troduced in the House of Representatives a bill extending the elective franchise to all classes in the District ot Columbia, with the qualifica- tions, one year’s residence, the ability to reaa the constitution, to write, and the payment of school taxes. The bill was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, Patent Orrick APPOINTMENT.—Mr. M. F. Cutting, of Wis., has received an appointment of second assistant examiner in the Patent Office. —_——_+<0e-+____ XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. TuxepayY, January 23. , Senatx.—Mr. Sumner presented the} ition of Pennsylvanians, resident of the trict, bas a Sioa impartial suffrage. Mr. Harris presented the protest of citizens of St. Lawrence coma ey. York, sents the renewal of iprocity Treaty ferred to the Committee on Finance. Mr. Conness presented the protest of the Cal- ifornia Legislature against the sale of the mineral land of the United States. Referred to the Committee on Public Lands, Mr. Wilsen, from the Military Committee, reported Sivereely. on the 5 eo paneer authorize t! le roperty belonging United States at Point Lookout. Mr. Riddle presented the memorial of Gov- ernment employees in favor of the adoption of the eight hour system. erred to the Oom- mittee on Naval Affairs. ‘The bill to enlarge the Freedmen's Bureau ‘was then taken up. Mr. Savlsbury spoke in opposition to the measure. Hovex.—On motion of Mr. Grinnell, it was resolved that the Select Committee on Recon- straoction oe ae ence tmto the ex- pediency of provi ‘w for taking a census or the United 5: during the year 1866, and report by bill or otherwise. Mr. Henderson offered & resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Reconstruc- tion, deciaring that States cannot secede from the Union—that States thus attempting forfeit their rights, and the government over their territories reverts to the United States—that all the territory of Texas ought to be set aside for the settlement of colored people. The House resumed the consideration of the constitutional amendment, reported yesterday, in relation to the apportionment of representa- tives im the States. Mr. Stevens moved the previous question. Several gentlemen said the proposition should not be thus hurriedly passed. Mr. Stevens replied he left it for the house to determine whether they would or not sustain the demand for the previous question. He, however, subsequently withdrew the demand for the previous question. Meters. Blaine, of Maine, Donnelly, of Min- nesota, Sloan, ot Wisconsin, Brooks, ot New York, and others addressed the House on the subject. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. ETE BE THE DIFFICULTIES ON THE RIO GR. Ee. Cortinas in Occupation of Pogtes—Gomeral Weitzel Disapproves of the Action of our Officers on the Recapture of Bagdad—Investigation of the Af- fair—A New Party in Mexico. NEw ORLEANS, Jan. 22.—The Times’ Browas- ville correspondence says Cortinas occupies Bagdad with about 200 men. itis understood that Gen. Weitzel disap- proves of the action of our officers on the re- capture of Bagdad, and has already arrested some of them. All heavy ordinance has been ordered from razos to Brownsville. Preparations of a belligerant character con- tinue, both at Brownsville and Matamoras. The Ranchero says Canetes has issued a proc- lation to his soldiers, adyising them to submit to the Imperial authority rather than unite in fillibustering expeditions with the Yankees. Col. Lawrence Kip, of Sheridan’s staff, who has been investigating the Bagdad affair, re- turned on Sunday morning. A large number of colored troops are being mustered out. An order bas been received to muster out nearly all Gen. Clark's command on the Kio Grande. Four companies of colored soldiers are doing provost duty in Bagdad, at the solicitation of American citizens. Noonecan leave the town withouta pass from the headquarters of the United States forces at Bagdad, Mexico. A new party bas sprung up in Mexico. called the Ortega faction, who hold commissions from Ortega. Crawford and Cortinas are snid to be- long to the party. An Attempt to Burn Titusville, Pa. TITUsvitLy, Jan. 23.—On Sunday night an attempt Was made to burn the town. At nine o'clock a house and barn was set fire, and an bour Jater Chase's Block was fired and burnea down, The block containing the First Na- tional Rank, Petroleum Bank, and the Post Office, at one time was in great danger. The incendiaries are being tried by a vig’ lance committee, and the gallows has be built to hang them if found guilty. Loss by fire €75,000; insured for 55,000. Most of the loss falls on Philadelphia and Eastern companies. The greatest excitement prevails among the people, who are determined to rid the place of all incendiaries, robbers, and other scoundrels. Reported Fe m Privateer Afloat. New York, Jan. 23.—The News reports the sailing on Sunday of a supposed Fenian Pri- yateer, under command of Captain Merley. The Fenian Privateer Canard. New York, Jan. 23.—lt appears that the sup- posed Fenian privateer was simply a new pilot boat which went on her trial trip. The crew being composed of Irisamen they hoisted the “Sunburst” gomg down the bay. The vessel returned last evening. Disaster at Sea. New York, Jan. 23.—The bark Diadem. of Liverpool, for Liverpool, with refined petro- leum, on the %th instant, during a gale, cap- sized. The captain's wife and two boys were lost. After cutting away her topmasts she righted. The captain, cook, and three seamen, died on the evening of the 12th. Remainder of crew taken off by bark M. and E. Robbins, and brought to this port. From San Francisco. San FRANCISCO, Jan. 22.—The Russian Goy- ernment has given notice tothe Western Union Telegraph company that a steam corvette of their Pacific squadron will be placed at their disposal, and bas requested instructions in re- gard to her destination. Col. Bulkley, chief of the expedition, has ordered her to report at Petroponulovski in May next. Dead. PHILADELPHIA, Jan 23.—Hon. Oswald Thompson, the present Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and one of Philadelphia's most brilliant lawyers, died this morning from asecond stroke Be fer which nen (type a few days since. The courts adjourned at once on the announcement of his death. Winding Up i ice Company. New York, Jan. 23.—The Columbus Marine Insurance een announces the winding up of its business. ts liabilities amount to six millions of dollars, one million of which was lost by the Shenandoah. The directors report sufficient assets to meet all liabilities. Wheeling Electio WHEELING, Jan. 23.—The municipal election yesterday passed off qnietly. The returns indicate the re-election of Mayor Sweeney and the entire Democratic ticket. Baltimore Markets. Baitmorg, Jan.23.—Flour unsettled with a cownward tendency. Wheat 2a3 cents lower. Corn, yellow 75a76c, white steady. Oats quiet at 50 cents. Seeds firm, Clover scarce. Proy tons firm. Lard 18. Mess Pork $30a%30.25. Coffee active, sales of 5,500 bags. Whisky 22.31. New York Markets. New York, Jan. 23.—Flour heavy, Wheat declining and dull, Corn dull. Beef steady. Tork steady, mess, $29.752$30.75. Whiskey dull. oo LOCAL NEWS. meen ipaeomnaes ANOTHER BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION.—Pur- suant to the wishes of the late Consul General of Switzerland, John Hitz, deceased—who in his last wll and testament expressed a desire that a Swiss Benevolent Society similar to the one in New York city might be organized io the District of Columbia, and in view of furthering -uch a project, bequeathed one thousand dol- lars to such a society, should one be organized within two years after his decease—a number of our more prominent Swiss residents and natives of Switzerland met in the spacious of- fice of the Swiss Consulate, 315 Pennsylvania avenue, Prof. Henri Erni was elected tem- porary chairman and Mr. Chas. Ost, of the Consulate, secretary pro tem. The draft of a constitution was submitted, and after being read by sections adopted with but the incor- poration of one amendment. The provisions of the constitution appeared to be most admira- bly suited to the purposes of the society, and it is certainly one of the most liberal in c cler which we ever remember ot having heard read. After receiving members, an election of officers to constitute the executive board took place, and the gentlemen chosen at once bespeak the high tone of the society. They are as follows: President, Prof. Henm Erni; Vice President, L.. F. Pourtales, Esq.; Secretary, Charles J. Ost, Esq.; Treasurer, Mr. John Wermuth; Commis! rs, Messrs. William Gui- nand, Jacob Ruppli, aad Florian Hitz Among other distinguished gentlemen present, and whe are members of the association, we noticed that esteemed, modest, yet world- renowned Swiss, of California, Major General John A. Sutter, After the business of the meeting was over, a most inviting collation was spread by that prince of caterers, friend ‘Walker, and & very pleasant hour was spent in discussing the merits of someexcellent genuine Swiss wine, the im; tion of Mr. J. Ruppi. Toasts were drunk to Switzerland, to the United States, and to sundry persons of dis- tunction, among them to the beloved widow of the late Consul General. A peculiar feature of the evening was the apparent confusion of tongues, yet undeniable unity of spirit— English, French, German, Italian, and the dis- tinctive provincial language of some sections of Switzerland, could be heard in different oie of the room 8 one aad the sacenee aoa cvery one preseat, however, a anne allora T part of languages. We asked one the gentlemen present how it was tbat, despite this evident diversity of lan- guages among the Swiss, they still maintained such perfect unity and harmon He quickly. responded, “Tongues were to differ, but bearts were made to be united. We Swiss are united at heart, and our tongues, though utter- ing different words, are all moved by that pro- verbially Swiss sentiment, “One for all, aad all for one,’” a We HAVE received from Mr. John F. Ellis, piano and music dealer, @ copy of his Musical Almanac for 1866, which cap be had free of canton sty tee, No. 308 Penn. avenue, near otreet, Pree is tue Severtn Warp.—aAt five utes past one this afternoon, an alarm of ‘Was sounded from box No. 32, corner of 7th aad D streets, Island, by Dr. Fenwick, whioh was occasioned by the discovery of fire in the roof of the building occupied by Secondary School No.5, (Miss Alice Adams,) in the rear of the Forth District School, on 6th street. Steam- ers 2 and 3, and the hook and ladder, were quickly on the spot, the Franklin making ex- tra good time, and getting two streams on the flames with the apparatus of the Government department. About noon, when there were two large pieces of wood in the stowe, th chimney (a small flue) took fire, and the teacher sent some of the boys on the ing, who, in their efforts to extingoish the fire flooded the floor, and consequently the school was dismissed, and it is sup) the fire, which bad been wholly extinguished, re- kindled, and owing to a defective pipe and chimney, the top of the Iatter having been knocked off, the flames caught to the roof. Oa the fire breaking out the boys in the adjoining schools ran out and commenced pulling out the furniture, much of ® being broken in ite removal, and were it not for the efforts of Messrs. Dudley, Pumphrey, and others, the furniture of the other schools would also have been pulled out, and perhaps broken. The adjoining buildings were uninjured. The total loss, which falls om the Corporation, will amount to about $1,000. At the recent meetings of the Board of School Trustees the propkiety of insuring the school property has been discussed, and atthe last meeting we believe the trustees were author. ized to have the houses and furniture in their Tespective districts ineured. Doubtless the trustees, in view of this fact, and also that thie isthe nimeteenth alarm this month, most of which proved real, will atonce have iasur- ances effected — « Festan Mretin At a_ meeting of the Washington Circle, Fenian Brotherhood, held at Temperance Hall last evening. the follow- ing officers were unanimously elected to serve for the year 1866, viz) John Darby, Centra, Daniel A. Brosnan, Treasurer; J. D. O'Con- nell, Recording Secretary; Frank Hughes, Fi- narcial Secretary; James Lackey, Chairman of Committee of Safety; and Matthew Brady, Ser- geant-at-Arms The late Centre. Mr. James Ryan, bas been commissioned District Centre by President Roberts, “in view of his unswerving truth- fulness and patriotiem, and eminent fitness to fulfill its duties.” This Circle, it is Rated, is receiving various tokens of appreciation and encouragement in recognition of the stand it has taken in the late dificulties. Thesum of $13.50 was received last evening from an American gentieman, a resident of Georgetown, who is not a member, to whom an unanimous vote of thanks was tendered A motion was unanimously adopted, calling upon all members of the other Circles of the Dnstriet who ai n favor of sustaining the con- stitution adopted at Philadelphia, to either join the Washington Circle or form new ones. ——— ene Crminat Covet, Judge Fisher.—This morn- in the case of Geo. W. Wiey, indicted for reeny of a coat from Daniel Straus, tried Tday, 2 sealed verdict of not guilty was Day for defense. William H. Emoes, indicted for the larceny of a gold watch from Nathan A. Ball, plead guilty. The accused stated that he was intox. cated at the time; that he did not know what he was doing, and As soon as he came to reatize what he had done he surrendered bimselt toan officer. He also stated that he bad been in the army for three years, and was here looking for work. It was also stated that he had an excel. t character. Sentence was suspended. Jobn Henry, indicted for the larceny of a coat from Samuel Southern, was found guilty. The prosecuting witness in this case testified that Henry came into the store and tried on a coat, when another man came in and run Henry out, who took the coat with him. Mr. Day, for the defense, filed a motion for a new trial Wm. Sorrell, indicted for an assault and bat - tery with intent to kill Lewis Beall, is on trial. —— Orraans’ Covrt— Judge Purcell.—To-day the will of the late Charles B. Fisk was fled and partially proven. The estate is left to his widow and children. Letters of administration on the estate of the late General William Hickey were issued to Wm. J. Hickey and Cecilia P. Hickey, the two eldest children, who gave bond in the sum of 10,000, Letters on the estate of the late John James were issued to Hamilton Kjetcher. — More oF THE Brrier BURGLARIES.—This morning, detectives McDevitt and Clarvoe re- covered a handsomely bound copy of Shake- speare’s works, which was stolen from the house of Mr. Bradley, on New Yerk avenue, and a fine black beaver cloth overcoat, whioh is at police headquarters for identification, both of which bad been pawned by John O. Butler, who is incustody charged with some six or eight cases of burglary. SUPPOSED TO SToLeN.—This morning, about two o'clock, officer Simonds, of the Third Ward, arrested a colored man named James Edwards, on 9th street, having in his posses- sion two horses, which are sup; to be stolen. He was taken to the Central Guard- house, and was committed by Justice Thomp- *on to jail for a hearing, and the horses turned over to the property clerk. AEE SE IE ELsrwneERE will be found a card by Mrs. M. E. Phipps. Affairs in Georgetown. Bvsrness.—There is but little doing im any of the business localities. The merchants and their clerks upon the water side are empleyed principally in their counting rooms while at the retail stores on Bridge and High streets there is but offers to purchase. This season is usually the dull season of the year, but the in- Activity apparent to-day is caused by the in- clemency of the weather, preventing trade with the country a5 well as local patrons. FLovr AnD GRAIN Market.—Flour—The stock on hand is net heavy. and the only ad- ditions within two or three weeks past were received by railroad) The demand is light and transactions unimportant, being sales to sup- ply the wants of city dealers. The prices are as last quoted in the Star. Grain unchanged. Pork—The market is well supplied to-day, but the demand is inactive. Wholesale prices are quoted at $12 and $12.50 per 100 pounds; retail $13.50. Tue CanaL.—aA reliable gentleman ac- quainted with the operations of the canal, thinks tbat the water will not be avaiinble for manufacturing purposes and the reopening of canal navigation for two or three weeks. The workmen find considerable difficulty in re- pairing the break at the feeder; the weather and other circumstances haveoperated to their disadyaninge, and greatly delayed the work The mills have not had a sufficiency of water jor their use since the breach was discovered, although it was hoped that they would be able to operate. ALARGE NUMBER of ladies and gentlemen assembled atthe ball of Mechanics’ Lodge, L. O. O.¥F., last night, when the Degree of Re- bekah was conferred upon three ladies, wives of Odd Fellows. Judging from the number present, much interest is taken in this degree by those qualified to visit the meetings. A Jarge delegation was present from the Union Relet Association of East Washington (CANARY BIRDS, MOCKING BIRDS, AND PARROTS. ay OC. 2 . ween a! . jazamt STH HARTBRECHT. A CARD —My attention having been called te the advertisement giving notice of the forma- tion of a partnership between myself avd WJ Foster, Thereby give notice that it was published Nithout my consent: and that no such partnership exists or ever has existed. te JACOB BEEN (OX CRACKERS, k FOX CRACKERS. FOX CRAOK ERS, NW. BURCHELL, ja 23 3t Corner of 14th and F streets. ARE CHANEGEB. For sale the STOCK and FIXTURES of an sid established Hat and Cap Store in the city of Balti- more. There is connected with it a CAP FAC TORY, which will be sold with the store. or, if de- sirabse, the store will sold Mmanufacta- ring materials removed. bad bealth and inability to attend to business. For » &ec., at a8 ye td DITTRICH & BRO 'S ja 53-3t* Hat Store. 425 Seventh street. RVEsine MOIRE ANTIQUE SILKS. In order to close out immediately the balance of our stock of LIGHT MOIRE ANTIQUE SILKS, We bave reduced the price to 3 peryerd, and will cut amy quantity required. S87 Depot of Paris Kid Gloves. S87 Depot of Mourning Drees Goods. 308.5. MAY £2 00., 308 Penaryivania avenne, ja rs-2tif potween th and 10th streets. Ppeervrion Or PARTNERSHIP. rship heretofore existi pre- ing ar it delay, at our store, No. Bue Pennsyivenie. ORLEMAN. LOUIS fi pi te a