Evening Star Newspaper, January 25, 1866, Page 2

_EVENING STAR. W. B. WALLACH, Editor and Prepriecter. WASHINGTON CITY: THURSDAY.......... JANUARY 25, 1866, sseeeeasienacnest ee teen S7 BEADING MaTTEB ON BVERY PAG. ‘B OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELB- G@RAPHIO aND OTHER MATTER. THE STAR. Senators and Representatives can haye the Darty Evestne Star delivered regularly and promptly at their residences, in wrappers, by ordering it through the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, or at the office of the Star, corner of Lith street Sad Pennsylvania avenue. sere. WHITE HOUSE. ‘There was an unusually large crowd at the White House to-day, the visitors including General Banks, (General Butler, General How- ard, Senator Doolittle, Governor Aiken of South Carolina, and other distinguished gen- tlemen. During the refurnishing of the Executive apartment, the President receives visitors in the library. The new paper selected for the walls of the President s room has been changed fora piain pattern of violet color, the gilt figures of that first selected reflecting the ligh' 4m an unpleasant manner. The room will be completed this week, and work commenced on the other apsrtments immediately after. A gentleman from New York yesterday pre- sented the President witha manuscript copy of his message to Congress, the body of which ‘Was written in very fine characters, within the lines ef the following letters: Mereace of His Excellency Andrew Johnson President of the United States, delivered to the Senate and House of Representatives in Con- gress assembied. December Sth, 1865." This sentence was written on a page twenty by thirty inches in diameter. FRESDMEN’S AFFAIRS. Reports trom Georgia say that General Till- son has found it necessary toinstruct the agents of the Byreau in many paris of the State to compel the freedmen who have to hire for a livelshood te accept contracts when they are offered in s spirit of farrness. He requires the agents to make cont:acts in all cases where the freedmen show any reluctance to accept rea- sonsble offers, and orders that such contracts shall be as binding on the freedmen as though made by themselves. General R. Sexton, Assistant Commissioner for South Carolina and Georgia, in his report to General Howard, dated December 6th, 1565, speaks thus on the subject of abandoned lands: “in compliance with your orders, I seized for this Boreau large tracts of abandoned lands, estimated toamount to 412,014 acres, and agreat | number of bouses (!2v) were transferred by the Treasury Department to the custody of this Bureau. Under the provisions of Circular No. 16 from the War Department, these have most- ly been restored to their former owners. The impression is universal among the freedmen that they are to baye the abandoned and con- fiscated lands divided amongst them in home- sends of 40 acres. It is understood that previous to the termi- nation of the inte war, the negroes heard trom those in rebellion that it was the purpose of our Government to divide a the southern planta- tions among them, and that was one of the rea- sons urged for greater activity on the part of the Iate rebels. Our own acts of Congress, and particularly the act creating this Bureau. which was extensively circulated among them, ull further strengthenea them in the belief that they were to possess homesteads, and has caused a great unwillingness upon the part of the freedmen to make any contracts whatever: but this refusal on their part arises from no de- sire to avoid labor, butto the causes above stated. All the officers and agents of this Bu- reau have been insiructed to do everything in their power to correct these impressions among the freecmen, and to urge them in every possi- ble way to make contracts with their former Owners; but so deep seated a conviction has been found difficult to eradicate, and, althouzh many contracts have been made, I doubt not that much greater success in this direction will Attend our efforts in the future.” ANDERSONVILLE CEMETERY. A statement is now being circulated among the newspapers in Pennsylvania, purporting to come from Colonel Gregg, and made in the report of the commissioner appointed by Penn- sylvaniato inquire into the condition of the graves of the soldiers of that State, that the cemetery at Andersonville isin a bad condition. The statement asserts that there are three thonsand soldiers buried in an area of two and ahalfacres,and that not more thana dozen graves are marked. This report may have been true at the con- clusion of the war, but to pass it around at the present time is unfair to the Government officers having these matters in charge, and conveys, betides, an erroneous idea of the National Cemetery at Andersonville. A corps of workmen, under the superinten- dence of Lieut. Col. J. M. Moore, Quarter- master, U.S. was engaged for months in improving this burial ground, and re-inter- ring the remains. Instead of twoand a half acret, the cemetery covers just fifty acres; in- Stead of three thousand bodies being buried there, tbere are twelve thousand eight bun- Gred and forty-eight. So far from there being only a dozen graves marked.each grave is supplied with neatly lettered head and foot boards. The graves are sodded, and laid out in perfectly straight, parallel rows, and in a few years this hallowed spot will be but little less beautiful than come of the finest cemeteries in the country. EXCHANGE OF COINS. The Secretary of the Treasury yesterday sept to the Government of Switzeriand, by means of the State Department, the collection of American coins requested by that Goyern- ment, in exchange for a set of Swiss coin. The collection comprised one double eagle, one halfragie, one quarter eagle, one three, and one one collar piece, gold coin; one half dollar, me quarter dollar, one dime, one half dime, and cne three cent piece, of the silver coins: one three cent nickel, one two cent bronze, and bronze, nickel and copper one cent pieces. To- tal value $32.51. ‘The coins are io be deposited in the Swiss Federal Conservatory of Coins, iocated at OF CAPTAIN G_ V_ FOX. AS- SETARY OF THE NAVY. This «ffcient officer is about to leave the post which he has filled so long, in order to ac- cept the presidency of the new California Steamehip Company, (recently organized in New York.) ata salary of $15,000 per annum. His verbal resignation bas been teudered to the Secretary otthe Navy, to take effect on the Ist of March rext. On entering upon the duties of bis new office, Capt. Fox will remove to New York BESIGNATION SISTANT SEC: SF As some of oar morning cotemporaries seem to Le on the sharp look out for each other's peccadiloes of misstatement. and sometimes when bard on’t for material, condescend to the infinitesimal, it may serve as a bonne bouche to one of them to know that its adversary makes the notable slip of stating the money valce of the specimen coins sent by the Treasury De- partment to Switzeriand to be $43.59, whereas a careful footipg up shows it to be but $32.51. 87 The Intelligencer does the Siar the injus- luce to bint that toe “Siamese Decree” was a Stor sell. The Star never “sells” except may- bap en a First of April, as the Intelligencer will Temember The Siamese Decree was a true de- ‘Tats, and “catues,” and the “chow,” “cow” and “cownies.” ia his PrESONAL.—General Sherman is expected to errive in Washington doring tbe present week. s+ Col. O"Maboury ts about to visit Paris to «The First | we TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. ee | LATER FROM EUROPE. A of Fenians—A Baltimore Shi; abled—The Spanish Insurrectio Storms at Sea. PoRTLAND, Jan. 25.—The steamship Hiber- | Bian, from Liverpool, on the Ith instant, via Londonderry on the 12th, bas arrived. Cotton opened at adectine of id. to 1¥d.; but partially recovered and ciosed firmer, though ata decline of 4d.aid. on American. Sales of bed week, 50,u00 bales—sales Friday, 19,000 les, Middling, Orleans, 20d. Rreadstuffs firmer. Provisions steady. Consuls for money, 9 4457. Five-Twenties, 64 a65. itis reported that twenty-one armed Fenians recently arrived at Sligo, and were immedi- Dis- vere ately arrested. | _ The ship Worcester from Baltimore reached | Liverpool ina very crippled state. She en- countered fearful weather in the channel, had ber foremast carried away and was otherwise damaged it was reported that the Spanish insurgents, under General Prim, had defeated the Govern- ment column under General Ooncha; but offi- cial dispatches represent that the insurgents are discouraged and retreating. They also re- port no change in the situation. 5 Bullion in the Bank of England has decreased five hundred and eighteen thousand pounds. The weather in England bad moderateg, but the effects of the recent gale continues to be ex- bibited in disasters to shipping. _ | _ Owing to the storms wiegraphing between Liverpool and London has been entirely sus- pended. . Commercial and financial news from Lon- | don is only to Thursday mght. The ship Joseph Holmes, from Liver for New Orleans, put into Holyhead. Fairmount is ashore off Islay Sound. The sia, for Wilmington, and the Volant fur New | Orleans, put back to Liverpool on the Lith in- stant. The ship Resolute, from Mobile for Liver- pool, put into Islay Sound ina leaky condition. She had lost her mizzenmast. The Lord Dufferz put back to Liverpool. The ship Mountaineer, from Mobile on the 27th, has not been heard from since that date. The London Times and other journals hav- ing attributed the pressure in the money mar- ket to heavy exports to America on’ credit. letters are published from commercial men re- futing snch arguments, and showing that re- Mittances have been most prompt and heavy. ‘The cotton receipts are set off against British exports. he discount demand continues moderate, and the bank rate remained at 5 per eent. Liverroor, Jan. 11.—Breadstuifs—Flour in- Active and nominal. Wheat firmer; w: Its. 2d.alvs. 4d. Corn quiet at 298.a29s. 2 mixed. Provisions—Beef quiet but firm. Pork, no sales. Bacon firmer. Lard easier; sales | 60s. Tallow yery dall, and 6d.a0d. lower. Sugar quiet. Coffee inactive. Rice, no sales. Rosin firmer. Turpentine quiet at 47s. Pe- troleum quiet and steady. It is stated that Mr. Gosche is to have a seat in the British Cabinet ‘enian trials are still progressing at Dublin. Byrne, the ex-warden of Richmona ison, is under trial for aiding the escape of Stevens The military reyolt in Spain under Gen. Prim made no progress. The insurgents had gained the mountains of Toledo, but were closely pursued. It was supposed that Gen. Prim would disband them and attempt to escape to Portugal. The insurgent garrison of Avilla reached Portuguese territory and dis- armed. Madrid is under martial law, but it remains quiet. Considerable excitement was occasioned by martial law being proclaimed at New Castello. It is repo? hat at Barcelona crowds had been dispersed by the military. The Chamber of Deputies unanimously re- solved to present a loyal address to the (Lueen. The Emperor of Austria restored their prop- erty, and guaranteed other concessions to parties who illegally emigrated from Venetia. 001 he The Louisville Charter. LovisvitLe, Jan. 25.—The Legislatnre to- day rejected the proposed amendment to the charter of Louisville by a decided vote, Insurance. New York, Jan. 25—The Columbian In- surance Company resolved to continue busi- hess on a capital of #2,000,000. lew York Markets. New York, Jan. 25.—Cotton dull and droop. ingat49. Flour advancing, Southern steady, Wheat steady and quiet. Corn dull. Beat ——s Lard steady. Pork heavy. Whiskey ull. POSTPONEMENT —The Lecture of the most Rev. Arcusisnop Sraripine, an- pounced fur THIS EVENING, st Gonzaga Jatt, A nm postpone: ause of @ inclemency of the seater, to SUNDAY EVENING next, th rata t, INTERESTING MISSIONARY EXER- CISES.— WAUGH CHAPEL. corner 34 street enat and A street north, Capitel Hill. SUN- DAY. 2th iuetant—Preaching at I1a. m., by Bey. Franxiix Moone, D. D.. of Philadelphia. At7% .m. the Hon. James Lan, Secretary of the Tnterior, will preside, and addresses be dolivered by Hon. Senator W. T. Witter, of West Virginia, and Hon. S. SHELLABARGER,Of Ohio. ja 25-3t* VE ue LECTUBES FOR THE YOUNG CATHOLIC’S FRIEND SOCIETY, aT GONZAGA HALL, F street, between 9th and 10th, on THUBSDAY EVENING OF EACH WEEK. 7 Proceeds devoted to the moral imprevemext and education of poor boys. “ THE CRESCENT AND TUE CROSS.” The first Lecture will be delivered by Most Rey, ¥. SPALDING, Archbishop of Baltimore, on SUNDAY EVENING, Jan, 28th, at a quarte before 8 o'clock. 0 cts. Book, Masicand Drag Stores. and at the Lecture Room.’ T.W&T tml WEDDINGS, DiNNER PARTIES, BA LLB ete. furnished by JOSEPH H SHAB- BLD. Caterer and Cenfectioner, No. 396 6th street, between G and H. ja 13-Im SS WATER _BEGISTRAR’S OFFICE ASHINGTON, 17th Januat . 4'l persons who occupy premises into which the Aqueduct water has been introduced within the corporate limits of this city. other than progerty of the United States. are hereby reminded that on the Ist day of J ry instant the water rent fer the Wary 1. 1867. b 1 Ifthe prior to the 1s February, t subject to stopp..« of the water from their premi- ses and penalty « two dollars, to be paid together with the water rt in full to Janu: 1, 1867, pre- vious to the reste: ation of the water. RANDOLPH COYLE, ja18-dtfel Water Registrar, NOTICE TO Gas CONSUMERS.—The distribution department of the Washington sae Light ogg tod have removed their office to No 464 10th, between D and F, where persons pee are Teason to Deljeve, that ineie service +4 are out of order, wi ease notify wh Sth KE, Superintendent of Distribution, who will give prompt attention. Sem GEO. ILHENNY, Engineer, their meters or E FOR sae. “VERY DAY. FRESH GRAINS, at EORGE SAMELL'S Brewery, ja m-2t* No. 218 20th st. west. I*® CREAM! ICE CREAM!! SIGSTON & CROCK ER’S (iate Fasseil's) ICE CREAM AND CONFECTION ERY DEPOT, Corner of 12th and F streets. The advertisers do not profess to furnish Creams and Jers as low as some houses in the city, but they do tell them for tweo dollars and Afty cents per gal- sony of quality not to be surpassed at any price. Try a e for yourselves. N, B.—No connection with any other houre. ja 25-' M3t* ps KID GLOVE DEPOT. LADIES GLOVES 92 8 pair or $23 per doz. GENTLEMEN'S GLOVES $2.25 a pair or $26 per dozen. - LADIES LONG (double button) $2.50 per pair. Good quality WHITE GLOVES $1 50 per pair. 308. J. MAY & 00., 30S Pennsylvania avenue, _ja%2tif between 9th and 10th streets. confer with Jobn Mitcheli . % ments. ----Gen. Erbin han been sesigued to command at Pine Biuff, Arkanens +++-Ool. KB. M. Hee, the inventor of the eytinder it. ape prees, is Spending the winter with his family in Paris. He nds to return to America in the spring. +++ Hon. Green Olay Smith bas been requested by @ resolution offered in tbe Kentucky Legixiature to resigo bis seat ip Congress. --- Gol. Morgan, of Gen Pope's staf, was found dead in his bed last Saterday. Deaib caused by coal gas. ----A_ BF. Weis, late Private Secretary of ex-Generai Detective Baker. is in the lockup at Ohicago for stealing oyercoats. BF The Hunteyille (Ala.) Advocate states that all the real and personal property of Hon C.C.Cisy bas been libeled by the United States District Attorney for confiscation. S7 The reassembling of the Mississippi Con- ~eption is being agitated by the papers of that State, some favoring and others opposing such & movement. . S77 A Chicagoan applies fora divorce because bis wife proves to bave acork leg. She resists becsuee, 98 #be alleges, he knew all about that belwre marriage. x RE CHEESE AND St opesnt N. Ww. BUROHEEES Ary 6 x Corner lith and F streets, 5 = EARS ad a hn REAT RARGAIN—OneG-and Square PIANO 3 FORTE, almost new, round corners, etc.. for sale " . : fie National Hovel. avenue, oppo-| PL ela Chenille F ‘ ‘vimanas for Operas Oloakn, Cord ‘amseis, Gold. Bilver and Sreai Paris Grnamonts, 29935 Penns) ivan a avenue . anes Next door to Mr. Droop prvise. RADBUBY'S PIANOS. Onr more just recetved to day. Chickertoe & Sem FIANOR “Penta, 0 ferted makes ed second hand PIA for sale or rept cn easy terme more of ja22-8t ; | LOST AND FOUND ‘AKEN UP AS AN ESTRAY—A HEIFER. The ped ood peed come forward, prove — “MES. KELLY, jn 24-3t* die street. corner of Va. ave. D OB STOLEN—On Monday, J Oe COW with turned fe aonaay, Jeaary her Lon peed eg calves Who ever shall return Teor : reTIMOTHY SULLIV aN, Madison street, 3t* bet. 6th and 7th and M and N sti La Tuesday last, » white and tan ited SLUT, answering to the name of Blanche, Had on 8 brass collar, with J.N. Carpenter en- 20 will be grayed enit. A reward of aid on re- turBing it to the owner, at No. 405 G street, Navy Yard. Je 24-38" = BEWARD-—Strayed or stolenva largo 22 CUW . Mabtiy ve paid earoD vgs a pasa tt rata TZGERALD, F st.y bet.24 and 3 ja 34-30 $20 ERWSED —BStrayed from the Subscriber, «7 on January 10th. a white and liver colored spotted POINTER DOG; had on « plain black leath- ercollar. The sbove reward ibe paid for his rethen to No. 67 Louisaua avenue, between Sixth and Seventh st: 5 “amet eo. THO. GRIFFITH. $5 REWARD Lost, ov Moniay evening. the Sth instant, an ivory headed red wood CANE, with gcld band. The above reward will be patd by returning the same No. 20 Louisiana avenue, opposite Sth street west. tf BOARDING. F% RENT —Two first-class FURNI KOOMS, with board or without. bet. iuth and 1ith ste. FogNps in Baltimore. a DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE OF PRIZES, in the na ig James Somers. The owner can have the same by proving property and paying et has 08. SHED a. By., i [°O8 BENT— With Gret-class Board, PARLOR and CHAMBER adjoining, on first ‘lor. Also, one FRONT ROOM. third tleer. References ra quired, At No. 400 4th st., near City Hall. j24-3t" FURNISHED ROOM, WITH BOARD—A woll- furnished Front Room, with Beard, Apply at 447 O street, north, bet. Ist and 2d sts," ja 24 2t OABD—Furnis! BOOMS with BOARD, one a back Parlor, sditable for two or three gentle men. Terms $3 per month. 156 G@st., betwean 20th and 2ist streets, nd treet, Ja 34-31 FS RENT—Several ver: ‘able farnishod ROOMS with Board on the corner of 22d street and Pennsylvania avenue, Terms moderate. jan 24-lw* ‘ F QE BEST—Farni-bed ROOMS with or without Board (and table board; at 587 H street between 4th and Sth streets. Ja 23:3t* OARDING—Several gentlemen can be accom- modated with BOARD at No. 427 Mass. between 6th and 7th streets, south side. ences required, ja 23 lw* FEW GENTLEMEN OF RESPECTABILI- ty can be accommodated with Boardand Room in a private family, with the comforts of home, by applying at No. 1 1 Pa. avonue, corner 20th st. Coot GENTLEMEN AND THEIR WIVES AND Jingle gentlemen can obtain geod ROOMS and BOARD, by the week or month. A few Table Boarders wanted. Terma moderate. 287 E st., between lith and 16th streets, one square from Willard’s Hotel. 38 10-1m™ "TABLE BOARD at No. 464 10th street,a fow doors north of the avenue. Terms 2 ad m SE PERSONAL. PERSONAL—A lady would like gentlemen to bo: Joan her $200, and take band ie rooms and compensation Please address Mrs, ard 9s AMANDA L. LOUDEN, Washington, D.C. 1t* ERSONAL—A young snd intelligent LADY, ber own mistress absolutely, can hear of a pleasant [aes by addressing Box 475 Rich- mond P, 0., with name and address. ja 24 6t™ UTICE TO ALL CONCERNED —I notify herewith in public paper, that al) Lael who have Watches, Pig e 2 ete., for repairing at my establishment No. 107 Bri treet, Georgetown, rior to the Ist of October, 1358, so do not come forward and claim them fn thirty days from date, Twill sell them to satisfy myself fer the amount cue me for repairing. A. KEUCHEL, ja22-3t* Practical Watchmaker, © THE PUBLIC— Where. wife, JOHAN- NA CREAMER, has loft my bed’ : ‘and board without any just canse,1 hereby warn all persons Rot to trust her on my account, as I will pay no bills of her contraction. ja 28-6t* TEBENCE CREAMER. OTICE .—In consequenee of the facili given by the Washington, Alexandria aoa Ccsrgetown Railroad Company, in connection with the ré opening of @ portion of the Alexandria, Loudon au‘ Hampshire Railroad to Thornton De- pet, Fairfax county, I have been enabled to make au arrangement td furnish Thomas Galt, Esq., ik and Pine Wood of a superior quality for fuel, whereby he will be able to supply the public geuerally with this necessary article of domestic Hicularesee Mr. Galt's advertisemant below, PO cu. seo Mr. 's advertiseman: ow. JOSEPH THORNTON, TEN THOUSAND CORDS oF SUPERIOB OAK AND PINE WOOD At less than GOVERNMENT PRICES. oak supplied to dealers at the yard, $7 per cord. LS gly mg ied Se Gosiere at the yard, $6 per cor nd deliver: consumers at $1 rd additional, for cartage. dca lam pow pre to furnish to dealers at the F ,and to deliver to consumers in apy part of ashington or Georgetown, OAK AND PINE WOOD, unsurpaséed as to length and quality, froma halfa cord up to TEN THOUSAND CORDS, atthe wicee named above, which is less than that charged by the Government. anda reductien from present retail prices of TW DOLLARS PER CORD. The public are assured that this wood has been carefully prepared by experienced hands ial- ly for the Potait market, and that vied FULL LENGTH AND MEASURE may in all cases be relied upon. ‘Terms cash. Sawed, 8 D La Mt, Kindlin, duced ONE 1 and Stove Wood re- ULLAR PER CORD. THOS. J GALT, Ofice—282 Pengsylvanta ave and 12th sts... and at y: enne and Sth street, ad, and Alexandria Eailro: EYE™ Ne MOIRE ANTIQUE SILKS, In order to close out immediately the balance o our stock of é LIGHT MOIRE ANTIQUE SILKS, We have reduced the price to $3 per yard, and wil cut any quantity required, i Depot of Paris Kid Gleves, BF Depot of Mourning Dress Goods, J08.J.MAY &CO., 308 Penntylvania avenue, z-2tif between 9th and 10th streets. PAPFEHANGINGS— A targo ‘assortment, for the lowest cash prices. ARTE ii ja 20-6w* 8 doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall, INDOW SHADES—The largest assortment in the District, at the lowest prices, at . MARRRTaGS, : o. th street, ja20Gw* 8 doors abeve Odd Fellows’ Hall, OTATORS.—Just from Maine. 3. is of No. 1 JACKBUN WHITE POTATORS: ta board the schooner Juno. For sale lots to euit purchasers. by AMOS PICK ARD. Whart, Jeth street, Washington, D. Come with: your teams, and lay i: winter. DAMBON & CO., Auctioneers, A 406 9th street, one door from Penn. avenue, We would respectfully off vices as AUC TIONEBES for the sale of Heal Eetate; Household Furniture. &c., &c. L made upon goods on consign- bersl advances "Particular attention will also b to private residences. eee aa Ic saies every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat- Ja 19-Im urday, M FOE INGSFORD, ae in porTEs. . 5 =» wi in Cen! and kere era Markets, solicts a share of tho pi iblic patronage. ja 18-im* ORBOMEO COLI EGE. near Pikesville. fe more county, Mars land ~The Twelfth ‘sonton this Institution opens on. MONDAY, Feb: number of pupils is so limited and t! . that each one recer ‘en- ake thoro: and solid . Two vacaneles are to be filled. oar may enter at any time, on application t Pri 4 Fea One Ey MAL. Q. 8. WALDRON, tT cost. mee. Fe EF anna Is now offered ata a j Ryd only, pre- to sendy Nite Sect ea early call. nae sorte Ly STEPHENS ja 0 wit between Sth and ioth A Sctzeee telat cf isedes erence Te, January 1, 1866 (under the Bbbitt House. hotcest : of tofemilies, janet NBOOND EDITION, 4 O'CLOCK P. M. , GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Wasxineton, January 25, 1866. Jy Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo- ‘auions of Government securit U.S. 6's Cen Cow one LMS Five Twent 1962, Five Twenties 1266, 101 5 Five Twea 1565, 1014; Ten Forties, 2%: Seven %X; Uertificates, $84; Gold, 139%. —-re+-—____ THE DISTRIOT IN CONGRESS. BILL ABOLISHING THE CITY CHARTER. Mr. Morrill to-day introduced a bill repeal- ing all laws relating to the government of the District of Columbia and the cities of Wash- ington and Georgetown, and providing for the control of the District by three commissioners, to be appointed by the President. The billaiso provides for one Private Secretary of the Pres- identof the United States for the District of Columbia, one Solicitor, one Assessor of Taxes, one Collector, one Treasurer, one Comptroiler of the Treasury, one Clerk of the Commis- sioners, one Engineer or Surveyor, a Board of Health to consist of four physicians, a Board of Education, aSuperintendent of Weights and Measures, a Board of Police, to consist of the commissioners abo ,e mentioned, three citizens of Washington, one of Georgetown, and one of the county, a police clerk, a superintendent of police, ten sergeants of police, as many police patrolmen and special police as may be neces- sary, & superintendent of streets, a supervisor of streets, a fire department to consist of one hook and ladder company and as many fire engines a3 are necessary, a fire alarm telegraph, and a water department to consist of a com- micsioner, superintendent and draughtsman. All the principal officers are to be appointed by the President of the United States, and the subordinate officers by the Commissioners- The salaries of the officers are not mentioned> The bill was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia. BOARD SALES. PARDONS. The business of the Pardon Burean of the Attorney General's office has decreased cun- siderably of late, in consequence of the sus- pevsion of pardon issues by the President. Applications continue to come in, however, the number sometimes amounting to three hun- dred per day. Yesterday the President par- doned Horace Howard, of Wisconsin, sentenced to the penitentiary for forging and uttering treasury notes; West Adams, of the District of Columbia, sentenced to the penitentiary for larceny, and J.J. Shutterly, of Pensylyania, sentenced to the penitentiary for larceny. To-day John Jenkins, of Pennsylvania, sen- tenced to the penitentiary for harboring and concealing a felon, was pardoned. CONGRESS, The morning hour in the Senate was oc- cupied in the discussion of a bill, limiting the fees of claim agents and attorneys in the Dis- trict of Columbia for making out papers for officers and soldiers to ten dollars, and fixing the penalty for a yiolation of the law at im- prisonment for aterm not exceeding two years, ora fine not more than three handred dollars, or both. iS rian ai SURGEON GENERAL AND MRS, BARNES ele. gantly entertained a company of friends on last evening. Among the guests were the Marquis and Marquise de Montholon, Sir Frederick Bruce and Lady Thurlow, Senator Harris, Senator Nesmith, Secretary and Mrs. Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Bell, and Judge Edwards Pierrepont, of New York, General Ingalls: General Fry, Dr. Norris, Colonel Burton, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Kennedy, and Mr. and Mrs. Clement Hill. : —+<-e -___. XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION, TavuRspay, January 25. SeNATE.—Mr. Foote asked to be excused from service on the Committee on Pensions. So ordered. Mr. Grimes was excused from service on the Committee on Public Lands, Mr. Sumner eee ‘titions from citizens of Pennsylvania asking the guarantee of a re- publican form of government, which was re- ferred to the Committee on Reconstruction. Mr. Harris presented the petition of Paul S. Forbes, asking for relief from a contract for the building of a vessel. Referred to the Commit- tee on Naval Affairs. Mr. Cowan presented the petition of citizens of Pennsylvania asking for such action as shall prevent States from making distinction in civil rights on account of color. Referred to the Special Committee on Reconstruction. Also, &peution in favor of protective tariff, which was referred to the Committee on Finance. Mr. Hendricks, from the Committee on Pub- lic Lands, bi Sp 4 bill to establish an addi- tional land office in the State of Oregon, which, at the request of Mr. Williams, was taken up and p: b Mr. Wilson called up the bill to restrict the expenses of collecting soldiers’ claims, making ita penal offense to charge more than $10 for collecting a soldier's claim. Pending the consideration of the above, the morning hour expired, and the bill to enlarge = powers of the Freedmen’s Bureau was taken up. Mr. Davis took the floor against the bill. Hows.—On motion of Mr. Laflin, from the Committee on Printing, twenty-five thousand copies ofthe Reports of Lieutenant General Grant and Carl Shurz, with the aecompanying documents, on the condition of the late rebel- lious States. be printed for the use of the House. On motion of Mr. Farquar, a resolution was adopted, instructing the Committee on the Dis- trict of Columbia to report a bill excl: trom the right of su in this District all persons who bave voluntarily borne arms against the United States in the naval, mili- are or civil service ef the late so-called Con- federacy. On motion of Mr. Rice, of Massachusetts, the Committee on Commerce was instracted to in- ere = bmg expediency of reporting a bill to indemn: roperty Ww overboard to save lives fron shipwreck. Mr. Benjamin offered a resolution, which ‘was adopted, directing inquiry as to enforeing the law requiring officers to give bonds for the performance of their duties. The House resumed the consideration of the Constitutional suffrage amendment. Mr. Eldridge, of Wisconsin, made a speech in opposition to the amendment, contending this was not the time to adopt it, and that States other than those here represented were entitled to be heard. Mr. Stroure, of Pennsylvania, briefly ad- dressed the House against theamendment, say- ing that, like patching up an ola coat, the Con-_ stitution was proposed to be amended until there should be nothing of the original fabric left. He was in favor of admitting Southern representatives ge pad elected. Mr. Higby, of fornia, stated his objec- sions to the pending Constitutional amend- ment. LOCAL NEWS. SSSa mess) THE PARDON BROKERAGE CASE, Trial of Gen. L. C. Baker. CriminaL Court, Jupez Fisher. This morning, the trial of Lafayette U. Baker, ona charge of false imprisonment and extor- tion, was resumed in the Criminal Court, Judge Fisher, the accused being poner with his counsel, Messrs. Stanton and Riddle, and Mr. Bradley, jr., assisting District Attorney Car- ‘The prosecuting witness, Mrs. Lucy I..Oobb, resumed the stand for cross-examination. Mr. Bradley stated that although rester- day. not cavig fully advised, the was constrain y Prosecution. ed to enforce the rules of evi- dence, and object to an examination in the pri- vate character of the witness, yet now, consulting, Sey: were vales: © throw the doors open wide, and give the teseeet latitude, subject only to the discretion of Court. Judge Fisher said he was inclined to believe that he erred in his ruling yesterday, and was, now inclined to low the counsel 30 itnees acquainted with November 4; was in’ 8 Jones, an Willards’ Hote}. meeting Witnees did not make an engagement to meet him subsequently, but he stated he wor come to the Avenue House to see her. He c: to ece her on the foliowing day, (Sunday,) wher the contract was made. " Question —Did you denounce General Baker at that time? Ses te by the prosecution. Judge ruled that the question was irrel- evant, ands} cluded it. An excep! was taken. Question.—Did you tell Capt. Howell what means you had, and what persons aided you ? An Chjection ‘was made, but subsequentiy withdrawn. Witness told Captain Howell that he need not ask her how or through whom she could get the pardon, for she would not tell a living soul. itness did not speak of some one ab- sent in New York. Witness told Captain How- e!l that money would accomplish almost any- thing; never told him that she would have to divide the money. foe bere identified Captain Howell} Teceived the from Majcr Long on an order from the Presi- dent. itness told him that he would have to take the amnesty oath to file with his petition. Witness gave a receipt for the pardon to Mr. M. F. Pleasant, the Pardon Clerk, in the Attorney General's office. Witness went to the Attorney General's office about twenty minutes to three e'clock, the Department was not closed at the me. No security or assurance was given for her that she would bring Capt. Howell's amnesty oath. Witness was to gei the pardon on Monday if possible. and took the petition on Monday morning. Mr. Pleasants said he could do nothing on this, for it was a military officer, when she asked if the Attorney General wasin, be was not, and she went to the President's and showed it to Col. Robert Johnson. The petition set forth that he had been arrested by order of General Rosecrans: that he escaped, went to Canada; had lived bere under a fictitious name; that he had sayed the lite of Gen. Slough, to whom he had sid $50 on account of petition for a pardon. Witness went to Judge Holt's office, found no record of it. and she gave the petition to the President. She called on Wednesday on the President, who said he could not grant it; that Howell was in Canada. The President then ordered a pardon to be made out on the back of the petition, and she went o the Attorney General's office, got the pardon made ont, thence to the Secretar: of State’s, where it was countersigned Witnees never told Baker that two Memoers of Congress had gone security for ber. Wit- ness Was married on the first of January, 1564; did not liye at Mrs. Smith's, on 12th street, in 1563, but went there the second or third of January. 1864. Witness executed the contract on Sunday afternoon. On Monday she took the tioa directly to the Attorney General's office; did not stop at the house of any officer of the government; did not part with any por- tion of the $100. Witness was sent down from Baker's office in a hack, but did not pay the fare (that it would have been a dear bar- gain.) She parted with Baker in contempt, with a profound contempt, a “Good night, General,” as insultingly as she could make it. Her husband did not goin the carriage with her, because she had been insulted By the prosecution:—The reason assigned by Gen. Holt for not acting was that -he could not find the name of Howell; his real name was Lieutenant Henry H. Hines. When Howell said he had placed a petition in the hands of Gen. Slough witness went to him, and he told her that Hines was his name, and was tried for being aspy while a Federal officer. Capt. Howell acknowledged the same to her. Her husband is now a clerk in the Treasury De- partment. Mr. Bradley said that yesterday the counsel offered to show that the husband of this wit- ness was arrested for passing as an officer of the Navy when he was not; and he now desired to offer appointment as an acting assistant paymaster in the Navy; that he was wounded, and was now suffering from a wound received The reason he never went to sea was because of the advice of his physician. Mr. Stanton said that before he was actually an officer in the navy he was passing as an officer. General Baker arrested him, took these papers away, and made inquiries of the Secre- tary of the Navy, and ascertained that there was no such officer, Mr. Bradley said that Mr. Cobb never had naval shoulder straps on; that the straps taken off were those of an officer of the army. Witness first saw General Baker about the time Dr. Bliss was under arrest in the Old Capitol Prison; next saw him after the 2Uth of February, 1564, when he arrested her husband. Witness was in bed at the time; Baker threat- ened to burst the door open, and her husband let him in. It was after her martiage, and Baker at the time took away the marriage license. Mr. Bradley here read the certificate, dated January 1, I-64. Witness registered her name as nurse at Armory Square Hospital as Mrs. Lucy Liv- ingston. She placed the Mrs. before her name because the Government did not desire single ladies as nurses. She went there to be near her brother, who was here. After the death of her brother at Gettysburg. she opened,a cigar store to gain an honest living, and ou account of her people in New York took another name—Mr. Cobb’s middle name, by his consent. Witness opened the store on the 16th of July, 1963. itness had no arrangement with any one at the Departments to pay them for aiding her. She gave the 2100 to her husband, and with one of the $50 bills he paid for his shirts at Lock- wood’s, and with another he paid for a pair of boots, the balance was paidto Mr. King for board. The pctition was filed at the Attorney General's office and was sent to the President the night after her arrest at his request. By Mr. Stanton.—Witness left Armory Square Hospital on account of sickness; was not discharged, and have a letter of recommen- dation from Surgeon Bliss. The prosecution here ‘rested reserving the right to put Howell's petition in as evidence when it is procured. Mr. Riddle opened for the defense, stating that it was a matter of notoriety that a at bumber of persons were employed in soliciting pardons of the Executive. The defendant was the Chief Detective, and atthe time a Briga- dier General, and bad surveillance of transac- tions for the good of the service. It was bronght to his notice that the complaining wit- ness Was soliciting pardons and the facilities of her and some others. Pardon brokerage was against public policy and morals: the busi- ness is immoral and contracts in reference to it are void. ‘There was under Baker a Capt. Hine, known here as Capt. Howell. In Justice te Captain Hine, he stated that the conviction referred to was set aside in July last. Capt. Hine, under the name of Capt. Howell, entered into a con- tract, the money being furnished by Baker, the notes being marked. Gen. Baker and Mr. Spear went down about the time the bargain was to be closed. They were not arrested, and Baker stated that they were not under arrest; that Baker only wanted to confer with her as to the manner of procuring pardons. There was no control exercised over the persons of Mr. Cobb or Mrs.Cobb. Mrs. Cobb was shown tothe private department of Gen. Baker, where @ conversation took place. There was no threat; no peremptory demand. The money ‘was restored to him without any threat. it ‘was made known to them that the money was money furnished by Baker. At the time of parting Mrs. Cobb was very cordial. On the authority of an affidavit, he stated that the con- duct of the prosecuting witness was such he hardly knew how to describe; that she made an indecent exposure of her person at a place des- ignated; that she is known throughout Wash- ington as a woman of notorious bad character. Mr. Carrington asked if he did not know that this was not evidence. Mr. Bradley, jr—Let it go on and show the animus ef the defense. The Court had understood Mr. Bradley to confine his offer to the cross-examination. Mr. Bradley, sr., asked whether, when Baker first went to the President, if he did not state that he had arrested them. Mr. Riddle replied that Baker told the Presi- dent that he brougnt Mr. and Mrs. Cobb to nis office to conyerse with them in relation to the business. Mr. Bradley—Then we will be obliged to summon the President. The defense calied Capt. Henry H. Hine. Mr. Bradley objected that he had been con- victed of infamous crime, and stated that the record had been sent for. Mr. Stanton said that the proceeding in the case of Capt. Hine werea nullity. He was tried by 8 military commission, and the proceedings were annulled. The Court said that the proper time to raise the objection was before the witness was sworn. At this point a recess was taken. Mr. Headiey, Jr., stated on the re-assembling of the Court ibat it is a) it thal the prose- cution should have the efit of Mr. "= affidavx. He was not sure that the late act of Con, gave the ution the right to take the deposi ment Prosecution. ition of absent witnesses as it does the The remarked tbat it was unusual after the case had been closed by the prosecu- tion for it to be re-opened. So bday! arg was sworn for the defense. Witness in New York, and is an officer in the employ ot Gen. Baker. bere about the 7tb, Sth or 9th of November. On the evening of the 8th of November Baker and himself went to the Avenne House wit Capt. Howell who walked me the opposite aa! ‘of to Cobb’s room, when some one “Oome.” gontien a Fedy in the waiddlect. trea. gentleman ani of Door, evidently contu Gen, Baker inquived ior Y the lady answered that that middle of keys in his hand, them | and they itness sat cbair pnd some little time was spent in looking up the keys. Fy Cobb asked toathet care! NERS, ~y a newed a of bis money whic’ ‘been paid to erie pardon y Captain Howell. e did not deny haviag it, but want- ¢d to know by what anthority be demanded it. Bak it was his, that the nots were marked them. Baker was pac down ina and down and walked over towards bim aud remarked that he bad seen the womaabefore Mrs. Cobb beard it and said she was a Isdy, to which Baker replied he knew nothing to the contrary. He then said I want you to go tomy headquarters, 1 want to talk over this business, Mr. Cobb asked, “Are we to consid- er ourselves under arrest?” General Baker lied, “No sir, I merely want you to gotomy ce to talk over this business, it has been go- closing by asking if she was going. to which she answered “I suppose L'il bave to,” aod asked if there was any objection to ber husband going, to which Baker rephed in the negat Cobb turned down the gas and they left, taking Acarriage. Witnees dors not think there wai & word spoken until they reached Baker's office, when the General directed bim to show Mrs. Cobb to his private office. Witness did 0, Mr. Codb remaining down stairs. Baker went up immediately. When witness came down Cobb was sitting on a lounge, and he said to Mr. Cobb—— Mr. Bradley objected to the witness stating whbat transpired between him and Oobd. Mr. Riddle said that this was gomg to show that there was no restraint on Cobb indirectly to disprove the idea that he was under arres: Cobb was at one time told in the office to either keep quiet or go away. r. Carrington asked how this conversation could affect Baker or Mre. Cobb. The Court said that Mrs. Cobb testified that both were arrested, and ft was proposed to prove tbat Cobbat least was oot underafrest, and thought as such it was admissible, Witness reenmed:—He asked Cobb 1 belina the pardon, saying he had a curiosity Coth repliea he bad never seen it. Subse- quently witness went to Baker's room and asked him if be had the pardon. Baker asked Mrs. Cobb where it was. and she stated that ber hu od knew where it was. Witness went with Mr. Cobb to the hotel, where be got the pardon, and they returned, Cobb deme chilled, and he with witness went oul and took a drink. There was a man named Collins in he rocm, and Cobb annoyed him by watking across the floor. Collins told bim to go out or keep still. There was no restraint on Oobb; he por no otber man he knew of haviag any orders to keep an eye on Cobb. When Mrs. Cobb left she bid Genera! Baker a very polite good night. and Cobb got mad Baker and witness went to the Avenue House before on Monday and Tuesday evening. There ‘Was & signal agreed on, and when Oapisin Hine made it by raising his hand, they went up tothe room. Witness only knocked at the door of the room; nothing was said to bim and he said nething to anybody except to General Baker. Witness beard er say that the money belonged to him. Mr. Bradley, Jr., objected to this evidence; there was nothing to show that the money was Baker's. Mr. Stanton said they haa already shown that he had given this money to find out par. don brokers, and they proposed to show that Baker did eztort his own money. Mr. Bradiey, sr., said that from the testimo- ny Baker had forged a paper and paid money for, as he says, for a good purpose. He asked where is the law to prevent a woman from re- ceiving money for her services. He asked if the President did not know when Mrs. Cobb came to him if she was not prosecuting a legiti- mate business. If amy man piaced this money in the hands of a party for a specific purpose he could not recover by common law. mach less had he the right to take it under duress, Whatever motive he had in paying it over, he bad noright. What is the offer, to prove that the notes were put into Hine’s hands that he might pay Mrs. Cobb. It was put imto the hands of Hine to effect an illegitimate purpose —to palm off forged papers on the Executive She bad earned the money, and it belonged w ber. The Court decided that any evidence as to the history of the money was admissibie Mr. Stanton stated in justice to the defeudant that they expected to prove that this was not an open business; that sbe prosecuted secretly, anc acknowledged that she was paying for the pardons a portiun of the money received. ‘Witness resumed :—The money was given to Capt. Hines on the Monday before the transac- tion to procure a pardon. Question.—_Do you know for what purpose the money was paid? The question was objected to. Mr. Stanton said the object was to show up the whole business. Mr. Bradley, er.. asked if Mrs. Cobb had been notified whether the money was paid as @ trick, Mr. Stanton said he wanted to show the facts. District Attorn+y Carrington said that the object was to show they had practised fraud and deception. He argued that no fraod or deception could defend or palliate the offense. Can immorality, fraud or untruth, tend to justify an act like this, admitted to be a traad? hey now put on the stand a confederate of the accused to prove that they confederated to-gether in fraud. Judge Fisber said that he would rule they could show the history of the money transac- top. Witness resumed :—Witness marked the money and banded it back to General Baker, who ‘handed itto Captain Howell, and told him to procure a pardon. Witness went with Baker to the Avenue House to get that money back. Captain Howell left and went to the Avenue House. Witness did not see the monry afterwards. There were vo sentinels about the headquarters, nor had there been for seyv- eral months before. There was no menace or force used to induce Mrs. Cobb to go, nor was there any towards her at the herdquarters There were four or five persons about the headquarters that night—Mr. Smith, the con- fidential clerk, Mr. Collins and himself. Mra Cobb left to go home shortly after 11 o'clock. They were not at the Avenue House above § or 10 minutes. Crossexamined by Mr. Bradley.—Witness ravelsa greatdeal asan agentof the War Department, under General Baker. Wit- ness’s commission was that be is to inspect corrals, worksbops, and to do what he may be Fequested to do. It is signed by General Baker. He bas been so engaged for over a year Witness bad seen Captain Howell, bat does not know that heis employed by General Baker, but is inclined to think he is. «pment he go and come at Baker's call Avewer.—I don’t know about Baker's call, but bave seen him go and come. Witness never heard of $10® being pard; the thing was net explained to him; be simply marked the bills and saw them given to Howell. Witness has never seen the bilis since. Question—Do you know how those bills were marked! Answer.—I do. Question.—Describe the mark ! Answer.—I cecline; it might be improper. The Court rukd the question relevant, aad Witnets answered be made pin holes in the top of the “U.S.” Witness thinks General Baker said the money was to be given to Mrs. Cobb fora pardon. Baker then said he wanted wit- ness te go to the Avenue House: be knew that Howell went to the Avenue Honse. Witness understood from General Baker that the besi- ness was tobe with Mrs. Cobb. When witness went out with General Baker, I never ask where he is going or what to do. Witness did not know whetber he would know Mrs. Cobb or not. His instructions were to see if Captain Howell made a signal, and report to General Baker. On the third cyening the signal was given,and he ed to General Baker, when he (witness) was told to po up staire: be had the number of the room. Witness got the nam- ber of the room from Capt. Howell. Witness arked Howell for the number of the room, but dors not know for what purpose. Witness walked up, and General Baker followed bim. Witness could not tell why General Baker could not have held a private conversation with Mrs. Cobb as well »s to go ep to his quarters. Baker walked up and down the room, when Mr. Cobb asked what was his businets. ——6— Affairs in Georgetown. FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKET.—The sales of four to-day are unimportant, and all to satisfy A moderate demane for high grades and choice brands tosupply the local trade. There bas been no material change in the price let during the past two-weeks. Grain—No Wheat offer. ing. Corn in moderate demand. Last saie«, S6a8Bc. for yellow and white. Pornx.—The stock in hand is light, and no arrivals of importance r to-day. De- maud moderate, and small sales at yesterday's quotations. BY THOS. DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. VERY VALUABLE ABD DESIRADLE 1 OVED P iN GEULGETOWS AT AUCTION ETE r Un WEDNESDAY, Jannary %, at 4 o'clock » Iwili soll. tm trout of tho promines. part of hove bg feet a street, between wd mule: ton wtreets, cn ram wo back 205 fad ements consist wo story Brick Sere apd ‘Dwelitog “The Biore ts 4 by © litng net cellar. is = o erp ont new sethity at eit tne mason yard ant tone, po pny of the best locations bushwess in the town. aay inna aa 8 i fee Ta {Yateligencer |) auctions, F ABOVE SALK IS POSTPONED ON wtoural the oe euttl MONDAY, January Shh, same hour aud Place owas DOWLING, jess [Totethigencer.} Auctioneer. PMOVAL.—MI8S SANFORD has removed her Millinery ey from the show Sy 4 N srket Space, to the Bo. 34 Market » between Tth aed ib pee where she bapey tose