Evening Star Newspaper, January 29, 1866, Page 2

ell EVENING STAR. —— W. BD. WALLACH, Editer and Prepricter. ——$—$ —$—$—————————— FS WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY..,........-..-JANUARY 29% 1866. Soren ass eT SERS ee S7 READING MATTER ON BVERY PAGE. BEB OUTSIDER FOR INTERESTING TELB- GRAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. THE STAR. Senators and Representatives can have the Datry Evewtxe Stak delivered regularly and promptly at their residences, in wrappers, by erde-ing it threugh the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, or at the office of the STAR, corner of Lith street and Pennsylvania avenue. —-<-+e-___ VIEWS OF THE PRESIDENT. We have received the following from the Agent of the Associated Press in this city: The following is the substance of 4 conversa- tion which took place yesterday between the President and a distinguished Senator: “The President said that he doubted the pro- priety at this time of making any further amendment to the Constitution. e great amendment bad already been made, by which ery had forever been abolished within the limits of the United States, and a national guarantee thus given that that institution should never again existin the land. Propo- sitions to amend the Constitution were becom- ing As numerous as preambles and resolutions attown meetings called to consider the most ordinary questions connected with the admin- istration of local affaifs. All this, in bis opin- ion, had a tendency to diminish the dignity and prestige attached to the Constitution of the country, and to lesson the respect and confi- dence of the people in their great charter of freedom. If. however, amendments are to be made to the Constitution, changing the basis of representation and taxation, (and he did not deem them at all necessary at the present time,) be knew of none better than the simple propo- sition, embraced in a few lines, making tn each Statg the number of qualified voters the basis of resentation, and the walue of property the basis of direct taxation. Such a proposi- tion could be embraced in the following terms: «Representatives shail be apportioned among the several States which may be included with. in this Union, according to the number of qual- ified voters in each State. “Direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to the value of all taxa- ble property in each State. “An amendment of this kind would, in his Opinion, place the basis of representation and direct taxation upon correct principles. “The qualified voters were, for the most part, Ten who were subject to draft and enlistment when it was necessary to repel invasion, sup- press rebellion, and quell domestic violence and insurrection. They risk their lives, shed their blood, and peril their al! to uphold the Government, and give protection, security and value toproperty. It seems but just that property should compensate for the benefits thus conferred by detraying the expenses inci- dent to its protection and enjoyment. “Such an amendment, the ident also sug- gested, would remove from Congres: all issues im reference to the political equality of the Taces. It would leave the States to determine absolutely the qualifications of their own yo- ters with regard to color: and thus the number of Representatives to which they would be en- titled in Congress would depénd upon the number ppon which they conferred the right of suffrage. “The President, in this connection, expressed the opinion that the agitation of the negro fran- chise question in the District of Columbia, at this time, was the mere entering wedge to the agitation of the question thronghont the States, and was ill-trmed, uncalled for, and calculated to do great harm. He believed that it would engender enmity, contention, and strife be. tween the two races, and lead toa war be- tween them, which would resnit in great in- jury to both, and the certain extermination of the negro population. Precedence, he thought, should be given to more important and urgent matters, legislation upon which was essential for the restoration of the Union, the peace of the country, and the prosperity of the people.” TREASURY DEPARTMENT. General Spinner designated three deposi- taries of public monies, aad authorized one National Bankgpuring Itst week. The total of National Bank circulat Row is $265,734,7 10; total capital, 409,020,461 ited in the United States Treasury. as security for circu- Iation, there are bonds amounting to 2) 30. There was issued $5%),0W0 in fractional currency for the week ending January 27th Certificates of indebtedness were issued last Week amounting to $7,000; amount redeemed was 842,00. DISTRIBUTION OF PBIZE MONEY. who are interested in the prizes Char- lotte and Stag, captured by the United States steamers Wilderness, Nansemond, Monticello, A. D. Vance, Malvern, Matanzas and Launch No. 6, may be gratified to know that the Nav Department has sent the lists to the Fourth Auditor's office, and that they will be ready tor the distribution of shares in about two months. Dxatu or Hoy. Jamzs B. Ricavp.—From the Kent News we regret to learn of the death of this gentleman. Mr. Ricaud was highly esteemed throughout his State, where he was well known 4s 4 man of talents, generous im- purses, and strict integrity. He had served two consecutive terms in Congress; also had held several high and important elective po- sitions in his own State. ComrLimentary ENTERTAINMENT TOS. M. CaxkrexTER.—A handsome entertainment was given on Saturday night by his fellow jonr- nalists to Mr. Samue! M. Carpenter, for a long } me connected with the Evening Star, and who is now leaving Washington to go out to Chili as the “Special” of the New York Her- aid. The occasion brought together a very large number of prominent newspaper men, not only of this city, but of all parts of the country, and no re flattering mark of re- gara and appreciation could possibly have been given to Mr. C. than this spontaneous expression of xg: od will at the hands of those who have known him longest and best. The affair came off at Aman’s, Ninth street, and that first-class caterer showed his appreciation of the fraternity newspaporial by doing hia “level best” on the occasion. Mr. H. M. Tracy» of the Republican, presided at the head of the table, and Mr. L. A. Gobright at the other end. These capable gentiemen being excellently flanked and supported by some of the most accomplished newspaper men of the country, itis A matter of no surprise that there was a Succession of briiliant and eloqnent utterances throughoat the night. Mr. Carpenter will sail in the Panama atveamer for Chili on the Ist proximo. He will take with him the good wishes of perhaps the largest parish of warm friends that newspaper man ever made S7 From Hudson Taylor, 34 Pennsylvania Avenue, we have received the February num- ber of Godey’s Lady's Book. A good number. ee = UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS, AMERICAN TELEGRAPH CoMPANY. ice | ierde’ Hotel, J ellow! elegrams Ice an ered. dos want ol cuficlent address and ‘rom Sther causes: 5 lored), | MBien. Jas Donohue, —_ B. P. SNYDER, Manager. EXCELSIOR LODGE, No. 17,1. 0. 0 ‘The regular meetin ‘ONDAY EVENINGS, at tendance of the members is req NING, as busi % wie yasiness of impor: nace are now held on e@cleck. A full est REV WM. BUTLER, D. D., Superiaten- Gent of Missions in India, will deliver bis ling lecture, “PERSONAL RMINISCENOES oF rum AN \SEFOY REBELLION,” whic! ae im received the principal Rasternj “citian af Stes CET CHAPEL. “corner “of Bitte ena ¥ streets, oe TUESDsY IK, January 30th, at 755 o'Aock._ Doors oe at TICKETS, FIFLY CENT 8. to be Bookstores, the Post Office News Stand fant ththe j door. ‘The proceeds of the lecture will be devoted to the cause of Mixsi« an 1. 0. 0. F RIDGELY ENCAMPMENT. A Special Meeting will be held en TURS. EVESING. 0th ibat, at 7% o'clock, for tho ir) conferr! ie 5 Wenn Me OER: KIDDER, Seribe. THETHIRD I AND LITEEARY SOIREE of the YOUNG MEN'S CHRIS- N ASSOCIATION will be held at the Calva: Bap let Church. corner 8th and H streets, on MON- DAY RV ENING, January 29, 1966. Person ing Sesson Tickets will present Ceu- nm No 3. *Thoee who desire 1. kets can procure them at the door jaw ete. furnt: LD, Oater-: 6: tlouer, No, 386 6th street, between G and H. ia im ———— | EDDINGS, DINNER PARTIES, BALLS | bed by JOSEPH H. SHAF- TELEGRAPHIC NEW sire) valle THE FENIANS. Address of the Counei) of the Irish Re- public. New Yorx, Jan. 20.—The address of the Council of the Irish Republic, dated Dablin, has been published. It says the work of preparation in Ireland is done. We know our strength. We are not groping in the dark. A point has been reached from which we can seea goal clearly. We call upon you to aid the Irish army of inde- pendence, which will soon stand face to face with the enemy. We ask a loan which shall be paid within six months after the establish- ment of the Irish independence. The address is endorsed by 8 card from Ool. O'Mahoney, urging prompt action by the Fe- nian Brotherhood. From New Orleans. New ORLEANS, Jan. 28.—A fatal affray oc- curred on Gravier street yesterday, in which A. L. Newberg was killed and. Capt. Oldham severely wounded. The young man who shot Newberg surrendered himself to the author- ities. The schooner Neptane, hence for Rio Janeiro, witb forty-five passengers, was Jost on the loth off the Cuban coast. The passengers and crew were sayed. They arrived here in the Guiding Star. The vessel is a total loss. The steamer Anna Perrot, bound to New Orleans, sunk in the Ked River on the upper falls. Her cargo was saved. Accounts from Eastern Texas state that the freedmen were about making contracts. Forgeries on Boston Banks. Boston, Jan. 20—The following forged checks on the Boston brokers were paid at the different banks on Saturday:—Two checks on Stone & Downer, amounting to $5,000, paid at the Merchants’ National Bank; two checks for $6,000 on J. H. Clapp & Oo., paid by the Third National Bank, and two checks on J. Hammet, paid by he Bank of Commerce. In addition to the above, a check for $2.400 on E. P. Wooster & Co. was presented at the Mount Vernon Na- tional Bank, and a checkon J. H. Davis for $2,400 was also presented at the Hide and Leather Bank, but payment was refused. From Savannah. New York, Jan. 29.—The steamer Leo ar- rived from Savannah. Fire was discovered among the cotton on board on the 27th, but was extinguished by the exertions of the passen- gers and crew, with a damage only of one thousand doll: Destructive Fire. New York, Jan. 2°.—Seton Hall College, Orange county, New Jersey, was neariy de- stroyed by fire yesterday. No lives were lost. The libraries were saved. The building was insured for $20,000, Burning of a Steamer. Carro, Jan. ‘The steamer Asha Ayres, with 1.020 bal was recently burned in the Altamaha river,Ga. The boat was valued at $60,000. The boat was fully insured and most ofthe cotton. Five or six negroes were lost. New York Bank Statement. New Yorr, Jan. 29.—Bank statement: In- cTeace in loans, $1,190,000; circulation, $499,004); decrease in specie, $2,154,000; deposits, $3,503,- oO, legal tend $2,450,000. Death of Dr. Nott. ScwFyerotapy, Jan. Dr. Nott died here this morning. Baltimore Market: Battrworz, Jan. 29.—Flour steady. Wheat scarce Pennsylvania red a2.s Corn tive, white , veliow Oats firm at 19¢. Seecs firm. lover Previsions 9.120525, 1 heavy. Whisky firm at $2 Philadelphia Markets. PHILADELYAIA, Jan, 29 —Beef dull and o: Teceipts 1,500 heads; fair to good, ull; receipts of 7,500 head, Soa Hogs unchanged, New York Markets. tton qniet at $at%e. Corn dull and Lard dull Flour dull. W qniet nominal. Heef steady. Pork iskey dull. SS Se EO WORKINGMEN’S CONVENTION. RIECUTIVE Commrrres, tan. 29,125. ¢ Committee is notified that meeting will be held on SATURDAY AVENING. February 44. at German Hall, lith street, abeve F, at 72 o’cluck. A full attendance t« ed All gates tothe Convention, or members of the og gy Committee. or others, bagi: signed coph ths memorial to Congress, will please send them up tothe Executive Committee om that evening. T.OAVIs, A. T. Chairman Executive Committee. a 29-W P&S it Union, Republican, awd Intelligencer copy.|_ LADIES’ FAIB AT UNION HALL. OP- POSITE WOBREST HALL, GKORGE- W.—The iadies of the Weert Georgetown m, arch, willopen a FAIP at Union Hall,on MONDAY EVENING, January 29th, for the bens- fit of their Sabbath School, to continue every eve- ning during the week. Fancy articles ani re freshmenta. sueh aa ladies alone know how to pro- | ee ew be furnished in abundance, while foir ands and sweet sraiies will greet their patron: Admittance, 15 cents. jm 27-60" CABD. AMERICAN ORGA AND MELODEONS, Made by 8. D. & H. W. SMITH, Boston. ‘all toned Parlor Orga: ie Mitcbell at Grov it Odd Fellows’ x,’ are of the mai tureof 3 Smith. of Bostom, and for sale only by F. ELLIS 306 P: @., Dear jth street. az Hem WATES SEGINTRS ES OFFIC ASHINGTON, 17th January, 1835, AU re yg who occupy premises into which tl Aqueduct water has been introduced within t corporate limits of this cit: other than pro the United States, are hore! (Figo tan’ rty hat on t! sie . 1867, became due and pay 1f the said water rent be not paid Prior tothe Ist of February, the delinquents are subject to stoppage of the water from thoir premi- sex and penalty of two dollars, to be paid together With the water rent in full to January 1, 14°, pre- vious to the restoration of the water. BANDOLPA COYLE 13-dtfei Water Eogistr: NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS. —The distribution department of the Washington -a8 Light Company have removed their office to No. 464 loth, between D E. where persons betood rae reason to peuere that S r méters or service are out of erder, will please notifj WM. YORKE, Superintendent of Disribaden, ¥bo will give Bror pt attention Nem GEO. +. McILHENNY, Engineer. H\ KILBOU’ N & CO... BEAL E: CATE BROKERS, Have): moved their Office to jan 29-2t No. +76 7th street, Room No. 5. BRRSAL LACES, te —Entirely uew style Point Lace Collara, Sleeves, aud Hacdkerelinfs for Receptions and Parties, ‘at ETCHISON 8 Bancy ae ie Market Space, between sth and 9th sta, a OB RENT—A seven octave ROSEWOOD PI- ANO, with Stool and Cover; in first, rate order. Can be seem at BOSWELL SPR Fi a Ps ‘¢, 302 E street, near lith. Me PIANOS. LARGE Assortment of Steinway first clase manufacturers. Also. A other several Pianos thas bave been used at ti warercom: of 3 - BALLS, PARTIE: Gasp BENEFIT BALL or TE” UNITED FRIBNDSHIP ASSOCIATION. 7 FRIFNDSAIP ASSOCIATION teen informing their frien ts that A &o. they will give BALL STOTT'S BALL, (Corner of 2th street and Pennsylvania avonus,) on THURSDAY EVENING, February 1, 13%, For the Benefit of Mr. ALBERT PARRIS. ic ig most respectfnily invited to attend, 1, sum'tting a gentleman and ladies. By order of COMMITTR LOST AND FOUND. TP SHEN UP ESTHAY—A Mi FER. The owner will please prove ty, pay charges a takeber away. 7 OY* Property, fay CONEY, corner 4%; st. and V ®. ja 29-31" 5 REWARD —Stray-d. on Friday evening, a wo wouse colored COW; in good fiveh: milks but three teats. The above rewari, by bringing home. er word at N.Y. Livery Stable, lath street. bet. d and D, La 2-30") A. B. LADD. = BEWARD—Sirayed or Stolen, between the $5 hours of 6and7 p. m.,on the 2th inst... a red and wh ported COW.’ The finder will reeei re above reward upon retarning it to Mrs. JAR KINGTON, cormer of © and lth streets, epposite Harvey's Oyster Depot. 1° KR WARB—DOG LOST—¥rom the anb- & ecriber, @ black apd tan SETTER SLUT PUP. about six months olf. Waa last seen on th premires on Bunday Nabe mony Shag instant, at for Ocleck. Any one bringing her to 162 Penn. a ie, between 17h ond isth streets, Star and Garter Restaura receive the above reward. ja29-2t* " ALBERT WOODLEY QTOLEN FROM MY STABLE, on the SS ‘Deo. 23. 18%, one GREY MARE. six yo aleo.a SADDLE and BRIDLE and grey BLS KET. If sny information as to her whereabva's gan be given. the parties will be suitably rewarded. Also, stolen Jan 1835. from sao ace, alight set of single HARNESS. The traces are’ rathor heavy. with stuiled reins together with @ snaiie A liberal reward will be S8. pe Sivet moesten. ABs recovery of either. Biven for the recovery GRO. i. WHITNEY in 27-3t* Whitney's Hotel, Capitol Hilt. 2 () REWARD —Strayod from the Subscriber, DLV on Janmary 0th.» white and Iver colored spotted POINTEB DOG: had on apluinbiack leath- er collar be nbeve rewa willbe paid for his return to No. 67 Louisana venus, between Sixth and Seventh streets. Jan 33 6t ©. THEO. GRIFFITH. $. with gold band. The above reward returning the same at No. 20 Lo opposite oth street BOARDING. ( NE WELL FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT, aa Board. Apply at O37 UH street, near Sth. [UES suED OHAMBER, WITH PARLOR furnished or unfurnished, at 425 10th strest, between D and E streets. Good Board, 35 per week JA 29-36" 1°GE, BENT. WITH BOAKD—A istyo FRONT ROOM, on'second floor, neatly furnished, sait- able for three geutlemen, or a gentloman sud wile. Apply to No. 453 E street, between pear Judiciary 8. aes { HED ROOMS WITH BOARD, arler.ina private faintly, can be hu No. 17 Montgomer, REWARD-—Lest, on Monday evening, the 8th inetant, an ivory headed red wood CANE, lhe pata by Ceorgetown.” Terr rou F ominodated with two KOOMS and BOARD in 4 private family at 53 apiece, per month, in advance; with bre und s ghtsjat No, 324 K atroet, between Lith an streets. i oR RENT Several ve Aa desirable farniehed Rg Ms ith Board on the corner of 22d street and Pepnsylyania avenue. Terms moderate jan 24-1w* i al gentlemen can ive accom & BOARD at No 427 Mass between 6th aud 7th streets, south ride. ences required, j (GG®SILEMEN AND THEIR WIv XD n¢ BO. few Table A single gentlemen can obtain geod ROOMS ai ARD, by the week or month. A rs wanted. Terme moderate. 247 FE at, rea 1sth oud 16th streets, one square fro: Willard’, Hotel ja WG tm "PARLE BOARD at No. 464 j0th street goers north of the ayonne. fow Terms £5 per de 16-tf PERSONAL. ot YARD AFFAIR.—We wonld like ic to understand that the tools found H's house, it having been Government property that he was from the Navy Yard, belenged imo. (Mr. Hail.) having been accumnlated whi business. Not one article bears a Governm mark, therefore cannot be claimed by them. The atutement of his buving been sent to jail in defanit of bail is also talse, 1" MPORTANT TO FEMALES.—DISE. $s OP I FEMALES scientifically treated ae Dr, THIERS, 143 8th street, New York. faclose stamp for ladies’ circula Board and nursing. Thi Pills, for debility, irre, tifc, safe. and certain co: ance with the French o from the noxious trash Price §5. Relief guaranteed. PEBSONAL—A zouke S50 intelligent LADY, her own mistress absolutely, can hear ef pleasant ition by addressing Box 475 Rich- mond P. O., with mame and acdress. ja 24 5t™ ey s’ Imperial Month a escape eaecker?. iy itles, etc., is a sciem- nd ((BockERY AND GLASSWARE. We would remind our friends and customers that our stock of the above goods is kept com- plete at all seasons as we import onr goods dirset can wep the best quality at! suid I pothera cides PLATED Wak sold in mothern cities, A CUTLERY of the best class. WEBB & BEVERIDGE. 904 Odd Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street. and 27-10%" | CREAM! ICE CREAM!! SIGSTON & CRI "KER’S (inte Fusaeil’a) ICE CREAM AND CONFECTION BBY DEPOT, Corner of 12th and F streets, ‘The advertisers do not profess to farnish Creams and Ices as tow as eome houses iv the city, but the: do se! them for cro dollars and sifty cents per gal- fom. af quality not to be surpacced at any price, Bry and judge for yourselves, N. B.—No com with any other house. ja 25-T FLLEGANT BLACK AND COLORED SIL KS We would call the attention of ladies and pur- chasers generally to oar splendid assortment of rich end choice BLACK AND COLORED SILKS, h we are now offering exceedingly cheap, in der to reduce our lares stock previowa to the iaéie pt pest month, when we wish to take ac- count of stec We hove recently reduced the price of a large dertion of our Moire Antiques, #nd some other sty lee of Silks. and still allow the discount of 10 percent. tor cash. Ail goods marked in plain fig- ures, at the lowest market rates. One price only. W. MM. SH R& BRO. otion ° jarkot Space, between 7th and sth atreste, POA SALE CHEAP—caNno: fe inches wide, nearly new, with everything complete Will Le sold ata swertice. Inquire at Telegraph Office, 6th street wharf. ur thia office. ja 272k" Nias COURAGE TO DO IT! ~ Choice Extra White FLOUR only §11, ground expressly for my own trade. Prime RIO COFFEE only 30 cents, Choice BROWN SUGAR, for 13, 14, and 15 cents. ¥resh ROLL BUTTER, 45 cents. ©. WITMER, 111 Pernsylvanis avenue aM estif 2020-307 between 9th wud 19H ste ween 19th aud 20th'sts, ANJO! i -NOTICE, BY BANJO!) PANO! | Tog vine or Wik SODEY AND JOHN soranio, instruction by CLARENCE PETBRS, | jj; RHREM, trading. sander the firm of Godey & formerly with the Dobson Bros.. Lye new copy: | Rheem, fs and debts of cola aee qantnal consent, righted method. J guarantes to learn the moat un- oft sat Bees yl Pe pattion by musical person to play ene er more perfect tunes the first lesson, or nocharge. Terms $5 and up- tee, 479 10th street, abo nD. AYe- en by permission, toJohn F Ellis, Esq. EB HAVE JUST RECKIVED ONE ‘OP Ww MASON & HAMLIN CABINET ow OBGAN. with two set of keys, and tw octave pedal bass [tis a snperivr imstra. ment and we invite organists and amateurs to eall eed examine Maron & Hamlin are the only mannfacturers of | the celebrated Cabinet Organ. All other instra ments of the kind are meraty inferior imi 5 W. G. METZEROTT & GO oe Me. 318 Pa avenua, jazotf 7 betweon gth and loth. (Anpies: CANDLES!! PURE WAX CANDLES FOR CANDLA-MASS AN ARTICLE BNTIRELY NRW IN WASH- INGTON, nae i rted, and for aale b; Jost imported, and for eo enY & BURON. corner 9th and D streete ja29 st one square north of Pe: ie 18 TO GIVE NOTICE, That the scriber has obtained from the ‘Orphans’ Court of Washington County, in the District of Colum. bia, letters of scm.nistration on the personal estate ef Patrick McNeal, late of Washington eity, D. C., dee c 1 "persons having claims Against said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to tho subscriber, on or before the 27th day of fanuary ext; they may otherwise by law be excluded from Sere ae eet ls sith bay of jammer on um hand this 2th day o} ' ais. (Ga 20 law3w*) JON FAGAN. 7 OOD NEWS.—A enperier assortment of WALL G PAPEKS and WINDOW SHADES, which Will be found equal to any fn the city, is offered at reduced price, to make room for the spring stook, at KIDWELL & HENDERSON'S, 257 Dat Franklin Hall building, near 9th street. Remem: per the pineo, 367 D street, Call noun and got a gaia. Ww. H. Godey, 3.4. EUBEM. NOTE.—All persons indebted to said firm are re- — to come iorward and settle up their ac- co’ The busineas wil! be cond en We Gener. conducted as heretofore by GODRY & RUEEM. aa Awe & CO., Auctioneers. 506 9th street, one door from Pean. avenue, We would respectfully offer our sorvioes as AUC TIONEERS for the if 0 ico fod oo of Real Estate, Household Liberal advances made bags when desired. Upon goods on consign- P § ic saies every Tuesday, Thursday, und Sat- urday. ja 19-Im N WALLINGSFORD, Dester in BUTTER, « EGGS, &c..stands in Centre and Norti Liberties Markets, solicts a share of the yeiete Im" Patronage. Bozrox EO COLLEGE. near Pikeeville. Balti- more county, Maryland —The Twelfth jon of thie Institution opens on MONDAY, February 5. umber of pupils is so limited and the teachers se numerous, that each one receryes all the personal attention and instruction which is necessary to en- able him to make thoroagh and solid progross in his education, Two ies are to be filled. Stadents of an: copliaton ts the Ripantr A any tne,‘ 8. REV. BR. Q. 5. WALDRON. A tT cost. Our Immense Assortment of WINTER CLUTHING AND HN, an FURNISHING GENTLEMEN AND BOYS Is now Offered at COST for a few weeks only, pre- paratory to taking an account of stock. We cordially invite Oitize: nd Strangers to give us a0 early call. WALL, STEPHEN & 00. 2 Foun. avon ja Owif between 4th and 10th street (Y - a 4 @cLock P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. WaskIvoToR, January 29. 1866 Jey Cooke & Co. furvish the following quo- ‘hons 0: Government securities U.S. 6's Cow U.S. Five Twenties, 1962 U.S. Five Twenties, 1464. U.S. Five Twenties, 1865. U.S. Ten Forties.... U.S. Seven Thirties , One-year Ueruficates—new NEW YORK FIRST BOARD SALES. Coupons, 135; Five Twenties, 1562, 1024; Five Twenties, i864, 101K; Five Twenties, 1865, 101; Ten Forties, 924; Seven Thirties, 9S; Ceruficates, 984; Goid, i39%. ——__- ore. ____ RETURN OF SECRETARY SHWARD AND - PARTY, The U.S. steamer De Soto arrived here about 4 p. m. yesterday and landed Secretary Sew- ard, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Seward, sad Miss Wharton—Mrs. Seward's sister—at the Navy Yard. The party left hero on Saturday, December 29th, and have thus been absent a month. After leaving Fortress Monroe they first visited St. Thomas, where they stopped two days. The first day they dined with the Governor, and next day Secretary Seward held @ levee on the De Soto, receiving all the captains of vessels in port, foreign consuls, Government officials, &c., the individuals be- ing introduced by the American Vice-Consu!, Mr. Simmons. It is said that while at St. Thomas Seeretary Seward exchanged visits with General Santa Anna, of Mexico, now residing at St. Thomas. From St. Thomes the De Soto proceeded to Santa Cruz, where Secretary Seward and party landed at Frederickstadt, and drove over to Christianstadt accompanied by the American Consul and Vice Consrl, Mr. Per. kins and Mr. Moore. They next stopped at Santa Cruz two days, and were honored with a special State dinner by the Governor at his residence at Christianstadt, the capitalof the island, and at which the American and other foreign consuls were present From Santa Cruz they went to San Domingo city, where they stopped one day, and were received with every possible mark of distine- tion by President Baez, of the Domincian Re- public. The American and other consuls also puid their respects. They next visited Port- au-Prince where they were recived by Presi- dent Geffrard and the several foreign consuls, and visited the town and suburbs and couatry adjacent, accompanied by Mr. Elie, Minister of pn Affairs. y arrived at Hayana on Saturday, 20th inetunt, the entire party going on shore to a hotel, The Secretary very courteously de- clined the use of the Captain General's palace, consequence of the short time he intended to On Monday, 22d ins', the Secretary and Mr. F. W. Seward atiended a banquet given tmtbheir bonor by the Captain General, at which there © Some seventy guests present, imeluding United States Consul General Miner, Captain Walker of the De Soto, the several joreign consuls, the Vice Admiral of the Span- ash feet,and all the Spanish and French officers in port At night the party were honored with a de- lightful serenade, and next day the Secretary held alevee at his hotel, receiving numerous officials and citizens of Havana, including over five hundred students, with the professors from the University of Havana, ‘The De Soto left the harbor late on Tuesday, 23d instant, and a number of the students and others chartered a steamer and accompanied the De Seto past Moro Castle, to take a final ferewell ef the distinguished visitors, and on parting saluted the Secretary and party with ioud cheers. At St. Thomas, satutes were exchanged be- tween the Danieh and American flags, and the same was the case with the Haytien and Span. ish flags at Haytiand Cuba. Everywhere on the trip Secretary Seward and party were the recipients of the most distinguished attentions. They bad delightful weather in the West In- dies, the thermometer ranging about $0, and everything wearing the appearance of summer The trip though short, bas been apparently of the greatest benefit to both Secretary Seward and his son, Mr. Frederick Seward, the public will be glad to know. E BILL FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF a OtaE DISTRICT. 2 Mr. Wilson to-day, from the Committee on Public Lands, reported back a substitut for the billto grant one million acres of public lands for the benefit of public schools in the District of Columbia. The substitute grants to the cities of Washington, Georgetown and the county for the {support of public schools, one million acres of lands o: United States, snb- ject to private entry at $1.25 per acre or less, to be divided between cities and county ac- cording to the population thereof, as ascertain- ed by the census of 1560. The cities and county shall not select, locate or hold the land granted, but land scrip shall be issued for the same to them, said scrip to be sold by the cities and inty in such manner as the Secretary of the Interior shall prescribe; the expenses of te sale, &c., tobe paid by ci and county. and proceeds to go to purposes meutionrd And all monies derived from the sale of scrip shall bo invested im stocks of United States, hat the mouny so inyested shall constitute a perpetual fund, the interest to be used for the edneation of children between the ages of five und seventeen, without distinction of color; no portion of the money to be used for the pur- chase of ground or erection of school buildings. MES. STANTON’S RECEPTION, Among the visitors at the elegant closing reception of Mrs. Secrefary Stantom, on Satur- day evening, were Secretary Harlan, Attorney General Speed, Postmaster Deunison, Senators Ramsey, Dixon, Nye, Morgan, and Lane; Sir Frederick Bruce, the Marquis de Montholon, the Spanish Minister, the Danish Minister, Lieut. General Grant; and Major Generals Hancock, Staniey, Meigs, Eaton, Dyer, Barnes, and Townsend. CONGRESS. The great interest to-day at the Capitol cen- ters in the House, where Mr. Raymond, of New York, is making a powerful speech (with a large circle of listeners) upon the constitn- tional amendment question, he taking strong ground against precipitate amendments. It is probable that Mr. Stevens will call for the pre- vious question and make the closing speech this afternoon. THE TRIAL OF SEMMES. The arrangement of the testimony against Semmes, the commander of the pirate Alabama, is nearly completed, and it is expected that the trial will be commenced towards the close of the present week. INTERNAL REVENURB BECEIPTS. The receipts from internal revenue during last week were $4,340,040.30. The total receipts fromethis bureau since June 3Uth, 1865, are 187,348,542. SEORETARY SEWARD, and Mr. Frederick Seward, Assistant Secretary of State, are to- day at their posts at the State Department. having just returned frem their trip to the WeatIndies. Secretary Seward waited upon the President this morning. THE NuMBER of soldiers buried in the Na- tional Cemsteries at Gettysburg and Antietam, as mentioned by the reports of the committees appointed to establish these cemetories, are, Gettysburg, 3.538; Antietam, 6,732. TREASURY PROMOTIONS.—The following promotions haye been made in the Treasury Department since the 15th inst.: Register's Ofice—K. O. Brand, 34 to 4th class; H. Jennison, from 3d to class; J. D. Bachman, from 2d to 3d class; F. Kley and T. 5S. Hopkins, from lst to2d class. "Yawrence and 4 & Loveiog, trom ad 1934 M. wrenoe an » By ve; class; 11. V. Cole, J.B. Tarr, W. B- Stedham and O. Wyckoff, from ist to 2d class. Siath Auditor's —J. S$. Dickenson and F. M. Lalor, from ist to 9d clase, . * XXXIXTH CONGR ESS_FIRST SESSION. i ' i i Moxpar, January 29. Suvats.—Mr. Grimes offered a joint resoiu- f tion tendering the thanks of Oongrese to Rear i Admiral Farragut snd the officers and men ‘ment in Mobile Bay August 5, 1964. Re- d to the Commitiee om Naval Affairs. Mr. Sherman offered # bill, which was re- ferred to the Military Committee, authorizing the President to appoint at the request of any college capable of educating one hundred and tiny yess men, ® military officer to act as PI jent OF superintendent, to give instruc. Uons in the military science. Mr. Wilson, from the Committee on Public Lands, ay sade & bill to grant million acres of public lands for the use of the publie schools of the District of Columbia. Mr. Wilson called up the bill to restrict the ‘Amount of fee for the collection of soldiers’ claims to $10. Mr. Clark offered an amendment, which was adopted, excepting cases in which the acco! ing officer shall certify tne services rendered to be worth more. The bill was . Mr. Trumbull called —— bill for the pro- tection of all persons in their civil rights. Mr. Trumbull offered an amendment, to in- sert the following words after the emacting cisuse, “That all persons of African descent born in the United States, are hereby declared to be citizens.” Mr. Trumbull addressed the Senate in favor of the bull. Hors —The House proceeded to the consid - eration of the resolutions heretofore offered by Mr. Nibiack. They were separated, so as to take the question on the first one, namely that he conduct of the President of the Wnited States in declining to receivea present of a carringe and horses from certain friends in New York was, under the circumstances, em- inently prudent, commendable and patriotic, affording & valuable example to those similarly situated, and meets the unqualified approba- lion of this House. Mr. Farnsworth moved that this resolution be laid upon the table; but this was disagreed to—yeas 13, nays.120. The resolution was adopted. The other resolution was agreed to, express- ing the sense of the House that the practice so common of presents to officers of the Govern- ment, either for ofliee or promotion, is demor- alizing im its tendency, and ought to be pro- hibited. Mr. Hill offered a resolution that the Com- mittee on Rules be instructed to inquire into expediency of reporting a rule prohibiting the ure of the Hall of Representatives for any pur- pose other than the legislation of Congress. The resolution was agreed to. Mr. Julian offered a resolation deciaring as the deliberate judgment of the House that Jef- ferson Davis ought to be tried for treason, and, f convicted, ought to be executed, in order iat treason may be adequately branded by the nation, traitors made infamous, and the crime as tar as possible prevented in the fature. Debate arising the resolution went over. On motion of Mr. Farquahar, it was resolved that the Committee for the District of Colum- bia be instructed to inquire into the expediency of reporting @ bill to amend the election laws of ‘his District, so as to exclude from the privi- lege persons > he ye voluntarily borne arms against the United States, or who accepted office from the rebels during the late rebellion. Mr. Ingersoll, from the Committee from the District of Columbia, reported a bill appropri- 2,500) for the relief of the families which d by the late explosion at the Arsenal. Washburne, of Tlinois, objected, saying suffe Mr. & general bill for all such cases ought to be re- ported. Mr. Farnsworth stated that Major General Sherman was im the bal! cess of five minutes agreed to. The Speaker left bia chair and conducted General Sherman to the stand, introducing him in brief but appropriate terms, to which General Sherman respoaned, expressing the hope that he would continue to preserve the good wishes which his friends had expressed, und to do all he could to that end. Mr. Washburne of LIL. proposed three cheers for Major General Sherman, which were en- thusiastically given by every body in the ball. The five minutes haying expred, the House resumed its business. and proposed a re- This was unanimously Mr. mond of N. Y., made a speech on the sut of Recenstrac Lepreseptative adopted by BAKER, The réon Brokerage Case. CRIMINAL Covert, Juper Fisuer. This morning the case ot Lafayette UC. Baker, i tor false imprisonmeat and extortion, resumed There was quite a large crowd of ators present. The inte iM this case seems to increase, and each successive day brings a larger number of persons to the Court room. Judge Fisher, before the trial was resumed, etated to the spectators that the Court House Was nota theater, and that demonstrations of applause or disapprobation would not be per- mitted. The Marshal had his instructions to arrest an pote who should be detected, and he woul committed to jail for contempt, und he (the Marshal) for this purpose nad stationed his assistants in different parts of the room. He stated that he adopted this course ence dignity of the Court should be sus- tained, District Attorney Carrington stated that the pocation wished that Captain Henry H. ine be recalled, that the cross-e: on migbt be continued. Mr. Bradley said that he expected to show that Capt. Hine was living in a 5s tive from justice; that he came on pretence of baving important information. The Court stated the time had passed; that the witness could not now be recalled. Mr. Bradley asked at this stage to offer te rec ord of the trial of Capt. Hine. Mr. Riddle stated that the papers were in- complete, and that the character of the action of the War Department did not appear except inferentially. The defense had ascertained that & paper necessary to complete the record was in possession of an officer of the War Depart- ment, and had taken measures to have it here. Mr. Bradley here arose to read the recerd, and stated that when he got through the read- ing be would ask that Lime be recalled for cToss-examination. Mr. Stanton said that he had a paper, an order from the War Department directing Colonel Burnham to have the case of Hine tried 2s soon as possible. He objected to read- ing the record, fora new trial had been granted, one Cmeramenty there was no crime to dis- qualify. Cot B. Burnham was sworn for the pros- ecution.—Wiwess bad brought the record in the case of H. H. Hine, Neutenant ist Colorado cavalry, which he had received throngh the regular channels from the War Department. By the Court.—The papers are for a new trial not on the old charges, but om new charges with the old specification. By the prosecution. Witness has a letter from the Jojatant General to the Judge Ad- vocate General approving his course, and di- regting the reference of the papers in the case, whieh he produced and read. Witness has never seen the report in the cuse. Mr. Bradley stated that it was for the de- fense to show that the conviction in bis case had been set aside by competent authority, and unless iat could show this the prosecu- tion contended that he was not a competent witness, he having been convicted of & crime. Mr. Stanton contended that the record show- ed conclusively that the proceedings bad been set aside. Mr. Bradley said the record was compiete ia itself, Mr. Hughes said that it was not competent tor the War Department to relieve Hine from the sentence in the ether trial. There was but one officer in this Government competent to set aside a conviction. The Court said it bad very serians doubts as 'o admitting the reading of the ®ecord as evi- dence. He bad never seen a record offered to disqualify a witness, except the record of a court of common law. Mr. Hughes said he was not committed as to the validity of the sentences of military com- missions, but the Attorney General had deci- ded in their favor. Mr. Stanton said the courtin this case was assembled by a department commander, who bad no authority. The defense in this case bad not as to the constitution of that court. The Court stated that it world be for the prosecution to show that the court was legally constituted one. Mr. Stanton stated that Hines was first dis- missed, and was afterwards tried, and the pro- ceedings had been annulled and a new trial was ordered. Mr. Brad Sr., read from Greenleaf 375, as to the ognes of witnesses, 8ad contended that the in ee a — within meaning of jaw. military commission could inflict the death penalty then jurisdiction included minor offences. Hine was gubject to military trial. Tr. Riddle argued that the record was nota complete one of 8 court of record. It was the record of a court not Known to the law of land. Hine was put on trial before & miliiary com- mission afer he had been dismissed, contrary to the law of March 11th, 1861, which provides that euch cases should be tried by court mar. tal. Mr. Stanton read from the alleged record the plea of Hine to the jurisdiction of the commis- sion. The Conrt said that he did not feel disposed to admit the record as evidence, not being sat. isfied that the conrt at St. Louis was ope of competent jurisdic.ion. He attached no im- portance to the sentence ofthe military com- Mission, and it could not operate so as to sem, the month of & witness, be coud not recogniae in conviction of sach court. He wenld net Saen euch consequence to the ate render & Witurss com, or incompetent. Mr. Sianten offes in evidence the com- mission of General Baker—his resignation as @ Colovel, and orders appolotiag him as a Brg- adier General, July 3ist, 1865. Mr. Hughes objected, but eyes peed = dre t, and the papers were read to the jur: Mr ‘Firadley here offered in evidence en anis, the pardon clerk, on the back of the pe- ution. ‘The endorsement is “The Attorney General will issue a pardon in this case, the party, as Lam toformed, is now in the city, Andrew Jobnson,” the pardon datea November sth, Sad the original receipt of Mrs. Cobb for $200 for Procuring the pardon Mr. Bradley stated that theses papers had been rent by the President. Drs. Dr. leary S. Walker was swore for the prosecution. Witness was during the war is the service of the Government as contract surgeon. Witness has met 8. 8. Jones on sev e Occasions, and recently she came from New York in the same car with Jones. Mr. Stanton objected. Mr. Bradiey proposed to show that Jones told her that be was in the service of the War ent and that be was notin the employ of General Baker. ‘The objection was sustained. Witness knows Mrs. Cobb, never beard her character for ruth and veracity spoken of, her character smong ber associates is good as re- gorde truth and veracity; witness bas fre- quently been in Mrs, Cobb's company. Mr. Bradiey stated that he het but om® other witness, who was not yet present. He however, siate what he expected to prove, the Court mgbt decide whether t was admis- stble or not The defense was that the act was done for proper motives, tnd be offered to prove by publications made down to the eve of the tral that Baker's motives were malicious. Mr. Stanton said be would object to esuimony, and the O,urt «tating tuat sach @ dence would not be rdimissabte. The evidence wa. declared closed Mr. Carringtor, for the prosecution, offered the following piayer: If the jury believe trom the whole evidence that the defendant, through one of his agents. by the payment of the money mentioned in the indictment, induced Mrs. Lucy L. Oobb to present a false petition, she at the lime benew- ing it to be true, and p nting it in good fay tor the pardon of one Clarence J. Howell the President of the United Stats; and that atier the pardon was obtained the defendant without warrant or order from the President, by color of his effice, being at the time a Gen- eral and detective of the War Department, ar- rested or caused to be arrested. imprisoned or detained in custody, the said Mrs. Gobb, and Without her consent took pessession of the money paid ber as aforesaid, they should flad him guilty as indicted. rT. Stanton offered the follo wing prayers on * part ef the defense : 1. If the jury find that the prosecutrix vol tarily went with the defendant to bis head- quarters without any restraint of her person, but on the simple request of the defendant, then he is not guilty of false imprisonr.ent. 2. If the jury find that the defendant express. ly disclaimed making an arrest of the parties and the prosecutrix voluntarily went with the defendant to his headquarters and remained there without any actual restrain: of her _ son, then the defendant is not guilty of false imprisonment. 3. If the defendant demanded the money Mentioned in the indictment as hisewn indi- vidual property and not by virtue of his office and the authority thereof, then be js not guilty of extortion, even though the money was given up on account of menaces used by the defend- ant. 4. If the defendant believed the moncy was rightfully bis own, and demanded it of the prosecutrix under that belief. and if he used threats in order to md@uce the prosecutrix to give it up, then he is guilty of a mere treapase and notextortion. 5. lf when the defendant placed the money in the hands of Capt. Hine be did not intend to part with it, then the title to the money did not pass away from the defendant, aod be had a Tight to recover the same. 6. The basiness of obtaining pardons from the Executive by the use of money and of per- sonal influences is immoral, and any contract made in pursuance of said business is illegal and void. if the jury find that the mousey this case was paid to the prosecutrix in por: ance of the contract which has been proved, then the money was wrongfully taken by the prosecntrix, and could not be rightfully re- tained by her. 7. If the prosecutriz voluntarily gave up the money upon the demand of the defendant, without any restraint of her person, even though the money may have been ber own or that of her husband, then the defendant cannot be gound guilty of extortion. _— Affairs im Georgetown. OrriciaL Visrration.—Kev. J. J. Morr D. D., president of the Maryland Aunual Cou- ference, is in our town, beginning hic ofscinl je Methodist Protestaui c es in the District. Yesterday morning he delivered & very able discourse upon the subject of the churcb and its members in the Uongress-street Cherch. Previous to the discourse, be admin- istered the rive of baptism to a danghter of Rev. D. Bowers, pastor of the Uongress-street cougregation. FLouR anp Grain Maxxer.—The market tor flour opened this morning with a moderate demand. The sales are unimportant, 2nd the rices of Saturday remain unchanged. Grain— Yo wheat offering. Cern unchanged. Pork.—The stock im hand to-day is very hght, and there are no arrivals trom the coun- try reported. The wholesnie prices are quota Bt $13.50aS14, retail 14 50aSis. Port or Gkorcrrows.—Ciesred—Schooner H.Sherp, Mayhew, with commissary stores for New Oriean: V ANTED—A 8rst class aud experienced COOK and CHAMBEKMAID. 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