Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1866, Page 2

~ EVENING STAR. Ww. D. WALLACH, Editor and Proprietor. Cie. We eee WASHINGTON CITY: WEDNESDAY....... JANUARY 31, 1866. S7 READING MATTER ON BVERY PAGE. SEB OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELR- @RAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. iT THE Di A POLICE DicTaToRsRIe FOR 18- ‘The communicstion from the Mayor, Monday night to the City Councils in relation to the ew police bill, concocted by the Police Com- missioners, to be got through Congress, dis- closes another piece of mischievous plotting Sgninst the Uorporation on the part of the Sayles J. Bowen clique. Mr. Bowen, who seems to have gone into the business of drawing up bills adverse tothe Dis- trict te be engmeered through Congress, (and who was the author of the bill mtroduced by Mr. Patterson in the House striking out the word “white” wherever it occurs in our city charter,) now hopes to induce Congress to pass & police bill which shall confer upon him little Jess than powers of dictatorship in the District; that shall give him also the handling of a big contingent fund, drawn from the funds of the District, and that shall indirectly conter upon Bhim those tyrannical powers over the people of the District he has so long coveted. Fora jong time he has been laboring to eliminate from the Board every member who has had the Manliness to stand up in behalf of District in- terests against his mischievous schemes. Should he succeed in fully surrounding him- self with men of wax in the Board, and further get his dictatorship bill through Congress, then the people of the District may look out fora taste of the snapper of the Bowen whip. The public would like very well to know who of the commissioners voted for this dicta. tership project. Until Mr. Bowen got contro! time the commissioners either did nothing they ‘were ashamed to have known, or were sensible enough to see that hiding their heads in the sand, ostrich style, was not exactly the way to conceal their ample rears. This bill of Bowen's will, if passed, clothe him with power to carry out his ramrod Maine-law project; will raise the salaries of the modest commissioners voting for it; will enable them (Bowen) to divert the funds of the corporation to their purposes under that convenient form a “contingent fund,” and will, in fact, enable them (Bowen) to usurp about all the powers of the corpora- WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION. The reception at the Presidential Mansion last evening was densely thronged. From the time the doors were opened until nearly 11 o'clock, the multitude of visitors were con- stantly coming and going. Towards the latter part of the evening the rooms became too much crowded to be comfortable, but more especial- ly the East Parlor, where the guests repaired, after baying exchanged greetings with Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Stover and the President, to promenade. The Blue Room, where the Pres- ident and daughters received, and the Red Room were kept clear by attendants stationed for that purpose, that the visitors might have free access, and the distinguished occupants of the Blue Room might not be incommoded. The ladies of the Executive Mansion received the host of friends and callers who pressed for- ward to the honor with grace and courtesy, and the President, who had entered much earlier than usual, certainly found no abate- ment in the public regard. Of the Executive staff, Col. Robert Johnson, Major Morrow and Major Long were present, and very ably assisted in the entertainment of the guests. The pleasure of the evening was much en- bap. by the performance of the Marine Band. Prof. Scala arranged the programme for the evening with excellent taste, and among the selections played were March in Tannhauser; Aria, Ernani; Overture, Zampa; Il Furioso; I] Puritani; Trio, Ernani; Cicilian Vespers, and Sleighbell Polka. A number of emineut officers of the Government, Foreign Ministers, distinguished nalors and Representatives, brave officers of the Army and Navy, and fair ladies, has rarely been seen together at any reception. Among tbe persons of note present may be mentioned ee oe Attorney General Speed, Pestmaster General Dennison, and Sec- retary Harlan, of the Cabinet. The army was represented in a distinguished manner by Maj. Generals W. T. Sherman, G. H. Thomas, Meade, Meigs, Augur, Dyer, Fry, Nicholls, Strong, and Williams: and the navy by Ad- murals Shubrick and m, and many other officers. Of the Diplomatic Corps we observed Sir F. Bruce, the British Minister; Don Gabriel Gar- cia y Tassara, Spanish ‘Minister; Marquis de Montholon, French Minister; Baron de Stoec- kel, Russian Minister; Senor Don Matias Ko- mero, Mexican Minister; together with many Attached to the different Envoys. Among the Senators present were Senators Morgan, Pomeroy, Nye. Dixon, Wilson, Sher- man,and Ramsay. Quite a large number of Members of - ae ee One among them Kepresentatives O'Neile, - mond, Maynard, Seneren, and Everts. , We also noticed Jn Holt, Professor Bart- a of the West Point Si F. Butler, and Hon. N. Sargent, Commission. er_of Customs. “6 fs " Doubtiess the probability of haying a close view of the three great Generals, added mate- rially to the numbers present on this occasion, for wherever Generals Sherman, Meade, and Thomas stood, there the crowds were largest, And in their movements they drew a great por- tion ofthe assembly with them. The proportion ef ladies was as large as on any former occasion, and if anything, more brilliant, owing to the presence of many dis- —— belles now at the National Metropo- nicl BECBPTIONS AND PARTIES YESTERDAY. The receptions and parties of yesterday and last night were amongst the most brilliant of the season. Those during the day by Mrs. Mayor Wallach and Mrs. Charles Knap were attractive. At night, the reception at the White House divided attention with numerous private par- ties and receptions. Mr.and Mrs. Alexander A. Shepherd bad a very elegant and enjoyable entertainment (wedding anniversary) at their tastefully-appointed residence, 358 10th street. There was a select dinner party at the Brit- ish Embasey; after which, Sir Frederick Bruce and Lady Elma Thurlow had an evening re- ceptien, attended by many of the most eminent Persons now at the National Metropolis, em- bracing Lieut. Gen. Grant and lady, General Sherman, and other distinguished officers of the Army and Navy, Cabinet Ministers, Sena- tors and Representatives in Congress, and a brilliant representation of the beauty and fash- ion of the city. ‘The residence of Senator Harris was again crowded with & brilliant and distinguished throng. NEGOTIATIONS WITH MEXICO IN 1961, The President ) ¢sterday, in answer to a res- olution of Congress, transmitted to that body information relative to negotiations with Mex- ich in 1861. In May, of that year, Senor Romero info. . t o ea ay ee slavery there, and suggested that the United States prevent, by treaty, the consummation of the project, and that country. according to existing treaties, ea to make it an peony ‘con to such nosy that no European nation should be pants in any benefits theretrom. Mr. ‘ward replied such designs co’ mot be successful unless the rebellion triumphed. In another letter, thank- ing the Mexican Government for tary Seward ackpowleds> “oir se eee perene conbe nce, and promises that courtesy. fe mo occasion to regret the . ee ©. gw CountTxRrxit.—An extra issued by the National Bank Note Reporter says that an imita- tion of the twenty-dollar den. on the First Nationa! Bank of Indianapolis, Indiana, are in circulanon. Vig. Battle of ‘ington on leftend; back of note, Baptism of Poca- hentas. E:out Hock Movemest.—Iin the Maryland House of Delegates, yesterday, the Committee on Judiciary reported unfavorably on the bill making eight hours a legal days work in Maryland. S7 From Hudson Taylor, 34 Penasiylvania avenue, we bayve the January number o Blackwood"s Magazine. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. —-e FROM GEORGIA. Alexander H. Stephens and Herschel V. Johnson Elected U. S. tors. MILLEDGEVILLE, Jan. 30.—Alexander H. Ste- ens was e! United States Senator to- 'y on the first ballot. He received a hundred and fitty-two votes. Hill received thirty-ei scatt one. Mr. Stephens did net coi to the use of his name. Herschel VY. Johuson was elected on the sixth ballot, receiving a hundred and fifty-two votes. a7 Last authorized a commission to investigate the whole subject of taxation, with a view to the simplification of our revenue stem. £0 a8 to render our taxes less maltifa. ous and less burdensome. That commission has made its first report. Among the recom- mendations to Congress in the report are the following :—A tax of fiye cents a pound onraw cotton. A reduction of the tax on whiskey to one dollar ber of articles upon which taxes shail be laid, and a gradually increased burden upon a few luxuries and necessaries. The removal of all taxes from manufactured articles in time. The exemption of all income below one thousand dollars, instead of six hundred dollars, as at present, the tax to be five per cent. on all in- comes above that sum. No tax upon leaf to- bacco. No tax upon retail trades, shoemakers, tailors, dressmakers, etc. UNOLAIMED TELEGRAMS, Al xT RAPH COMPANY, ee a el undelivered ” for want of sufficient and from ir causes: Hon J 0 Stern LH Eicketts B. P. SNYDER, Manager. MASONIC—A ial communication of FEDERAL LODGE, Nook Fins aaa ace Masons, will be held THIS (Wednesday) Kir aod D streste, for ine. purpons of sesterriny , for the ir} of cot rripy degrees, Punetual ‘attendance on he part of mem: tl bers is requested. Members of sister Lodges are cordially invited to be present. B of mM, 1 reer oF the W. Maiog, RICH, Secretary. (ie sik Lectures FOR THE YOUNG CATHOLI€’S FRIEND SOCIETY, aT GONZAGA HALL, F street, between 9th and 10th. “THE TEMPORAL POWER OF THE POPES.” The Second Lecture of the Course will be delir- ered by Rt. Rev. Dr. O'CONNOR, 8. J., formerly Bishop of Pittsburg, on SUNDAY EVENING NEXT, FEBRUARY 471, al ‘el - Admission to the Couree.. Single Lecture. yasl-W, Tas WORKINGMEN’S CONVENTION. E Jan, 29, 1855. Committee ified meeting will be held on SATURDAY AVENING, February 34, at German Hall, lith street, abeve F, at 73s o'clock, A full attendance is desired. All delegates to the Convention, or members of the Executive Committee, or ot! having signed copies of the memorial to Congress, will please send them up tothe Executive Committee on that evening. Chat z = zm cavis. airman Executive Committee. ja 29-W ,.F&S 40 Union, Republican, and Intelligencer copy.] WATER BEGISTRAB’S OFFICE, WasHINGTON, I7th January, 1838, 1 persons who occupy premises into which the Aqui being hate nd pase — introduces within — corporate limits of this city, other than propert the United States. are hereby reuinded thet on tho e water rent fer 1, 1867, became due and If the said water rent be not paid prior tothe Ist of February, the delinquents are subject to stoppage of the water from their premi- ses and penalty of two dollars, to be paid together with the water rent in full to January 1, +» Pre- vious to the restoration of the wate lg EANDOLPA Coy _ja18-dtfel Water Registrar, WEDDINGS. DINNER PARTIES, BALLS Sip eat tmished, by, eagsEPH H. SHAR. i rer and Con k street, between Gand H ee Ne ete NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.—T dist: on department of the Washi on a8 Light © No. 464 wth, pany, ba } Smo Tes thelr office to and E, where persons who have reason to believe that their ineters or service pips, are out of erder, will please notify WM. YORKE, Superintendent of Distribution, who will give gone attention. tem GEO. A. McILHENNY, Engineer. /®% WANT TO KNOW WHO HAS A TEN ‘ mC! twelve = power Subaler Seeem Boiler, lo sell or exchange for a goo is Steam Boller. AL & TA. BIOHAUDSY jp 31-3t* Rast, MNEBAL WATERS. MINERAL WATERS. FRESH AND KISSENGEN Wa: rips SELT: R. TOGA WATER. N. W. BURCHELL, corner 14th and F sts. OF FIOLAL DIRECTORY ND LAW REGISTRY FOR THE UNITED dence ot ‘all Lawyers’ innnes ice Of awyers in United States, &c., with much useful information to every Lawyer and Business man. Just published and for sate Oy HUDSON TAYLOR. ler and 81 Penn. a PIANOS! 2 new PIANOS. assorted makes. 4second-hand PIANOS, nearly new. ene second-hand PIANOS, ranging from 0 % All for sale or reat, on monthl its, 7 see en SOHN FURCLIS. ja 31-3t 306 Penn, avenue, near 0th street. N o tT 1 GO fk. We have this day given J. H. HENNAGE and THOS. J. LUETTRELL an interest in our busi- Bees, who will conduct business ander the name and style of HENNAGE, LUTTBELL & Co, ‘We aise beg leave to return our most grateful thanks to the citizens of the First Ward for their very liberal patronage, extended to us for the last nineteen years, and feel confident that under the manegement of Messrs. Hennage and Luttrell, we shall be enabled to do as well for them as formerly, GEO. J. JOHNSON & CO., ja 31-3t* Corner 20th street and Penn. avenue. pass KID GLOVE DEporT. FULL SUPILY JUST RECEIVED. ALL THE BEST AND MUST POPULAR MAKES, N st., between Senth i ‘and ©. treet, i s if SF LADIES GLOVES $2 per patr,or $23 per doren. S&F GENTLEMEN'S GLOVES §2.25 per pair, or $26 per dozen. ®7 Good quality WHITE GLOVES $150 per > 308. J. MAY & CO., 308 Pentisylvania avenue, _ja SL 2tit Letween 9th and 10th streets, W OLrsonn, MEYENBERG & 00., IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF HAIR NSTS, HEAD DRESSES, CORDS, TASSELS. AND TBIMMINGS, HAIR BOLLS, COILS, &c., &c., 128 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK. As I have bat formed se cnteret into te above co! hy nm asl e al \ {cmers and the public to my very lates alec of DEY GOODS, CLOAKS, FURS, DOMESTICS AND FANCY GOODs. ‘The stock must be sold during the month of Feb- rusry, consequently great bargains will be offered. T have put down CALICUES to 20 cents. Best MERRIMACK CALICOES, 25 cents. lew Bh Mills BLEACHED COTTONS, eu! ‘OVERNMENT 8, G penal te U.8.A., be the en- ae Ne oa #3 Sddreesed to . Brevet Lieut. Col. and 0. 8..0. 8. 3a M-tfez7 Brig. Gen felantecrs. Haas are a gallon. A reduction of the num-. BALLS, PARTIES, &. GqB4nn BENEFIT BALL ov Ta8 UNITED FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION. The UNIT! FRIENDSEI P ASSOCIATION tee ager informing friends that be: dine ah ee EE at STOTT'’S HALL, (Corner of 20th street and Pennsylvania avenue,) on THURSDAY EVENING, February 1, 1866, For the Benefit of Mr. ALBERT PARRIS, lic is mest res) lly invited to attend. The Poleveated Hoty Pill Baud is cugagea for nes LOST AND FOUND.. IS HEBEBY GIVEN THAT THE Noses or owners of six SPOTTED HOGS, having been in and about my premises for the two months, are hereby requested to come for- ward, prove property. od charges, and take them away, or they will be sold. L ISON ja 31-3t" corner of I and 7th sts. anes UP Se ee ek take her nway, PO"® Property, Boy Seaver. 5a 29-30" corner 434 at. and Va. ave. ABD — id ming, $5 EL ie ag ey oe three teats. The above ward, b bringing home. jord at N.Y. Livery Stable, ath streets bet, O and Bee Bae] aE LADD, REWARD—Lost, on Monday evening, the 8th instant, an ivory headed red wood CANE, ith gold band. The above reward will be paid by No. 20 Louisi: Spout fisirat wanes 2> Loubens Siang BOARDING. OABDING THE PHILADELPHIA HOUSE, located en corner of 8th and D streets, having late- ly changed hands, and been thoroughly renovated, is ae opened for Boarding by the day, week, or mo! ~ The house contains all moderate conveniences. ‘Terms moderate. J831-3t™ A GENTLEMAN AND HIs WIFE OR TWO ae can ebta'n a large, well-farnished FRONT + second story, or without Board, in private family. at 341 12th street, be- tween M andN. Termsreasonable. ja 30 St” T*o GENTLEMEN, or a gentloman and wife, wit ean obtain a well-furnished FRONT ROOM, ih Board, in a private gyi where there are a few boarders, by SPE st510 Massachu setts . Also, @ smal 20M, suitable for a sin- gle gentleman. rms moderat J@ 30 3t* 4“ URNISHED OHAMBER, WITH PARLOR furnished or unfurnished, ‘at 455 10th street, between D and E streets, Good Board, = per week. Ja 29-5t* Fo RENT, WITH BOARD—A large FRONT ROOM, on second floor, neatly furnished. suit- able for three Tae. or a gentleman and wife. Apply to No. 483 E street, between 3d and 4th, near Judiciary Square. Ja 29-3t* FURNISHED ROOMS WITH BOARD, and use of Parlier, in @ private family, can be had at No. 17 Montgomery street, above Bridge street, rgetown. Terms moderate. ja 7-4t* Fez GENTLEMEN can be accommodated with two ROOMS and BOARD in a private family at $35 apiece. per month, in advance; with fire and lights; at No, 324 K street, between 13th and lath streets, jan 26 6t* E33 RENT—Several very desirable furnished ROOMS with Board on the corner of 22d street and Pennsylvania avenue. Terms moderate. Jan 4-lw* GENTLEMEN AND THEIR WIVES AND ¥ tingle entlemen can obtain BOARD, by the week or man between ith and 15th streets, one re from Willard’s Hotel ery ete ABLE BOARD at No. 464 10th street, a few doors north of the avenne. Terms $25 Br ie month PERSONAL. %0 PHYSICIANS.—For sale an established Practice, the present proprietor retiring from the profession. Iso, Horse and Carriage if de - Address “M.A. B.,’’ city P.@, ja 29-3t* See ee GEORGETOWN ADVER’MTS LADIES’ FAIR AT UNION HALL, OP- POSITE FOBREST HALL, GEORGE- N.—The ladies of the West Georgetown M. E. Charch, will open a FAIR at Union Hall,on MONDAY EVENING, Jannary 29th, for the bene- fit of their Sabbath School, to continue every cve- ning during the week. Fancy articles and re- freshments. sueh as ladies alone know how to pre- | mo tipi - Sarates is Smetanee, while fair and sweet smiics w' eet ir patrons. Admittance. 15 aw! Pia 2r6t* QPECIAL NOTICE To My CUSTOMERS, Just received from one of t honses in New Lorn s surge sree of eet obhing which will be sold at menufegeossa’ Th 4 * wishing Cottons will look to their interest and call early. . GUTMAN, + 117 Bridge street, Georgetown. ALT & BRO., DEALERs IN WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLA- TED WARE, MILITARY AND FANCY GOODS, GUNS, PISTOLS, &c. 354 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Near Metropolitan (late Brown's) Hotel, are now opening a large stock of LONDON, GENEVA, AND AMERICAN WATOHES. DIAMOND, PEABL, CORAL AND ALL OTHER STYLES OF JEWELRY, SILVER TEA SETS, SPOONS, FORKS, AND FANCY SILVER WARE, SUITABLE FOR WEDDING PRESENTs, BICH PLATED WARE, PABIS FANCY GOODS. FANS, COMBS, and OPERA GLASSES, BAGs, PRESENTATION SWORDS, SASHES, SHOULDEB STRAPS, PISTOLS, &c, #7 WATCHES AND CHRONOMETERS CAREFULLY REPAIRED. M. W. GALT & BROTHER, Jewellers, +t 354 Pennsylvania a: Cc BOCKERY AND GLASSWARE, We would ind rit and tome | our strck of the above foods ir kent cos ee plete at all seasons, and as we import our, rect can supply the best quality at’ seid ia pethere cities: PLATED W een oe ee avaRiion = B . 904 Odd Fellows’ 5 jn 27-100" Seventh strest, - Etteant BLACK AND GOL@RED SILKS We would call the attenti - — lly te our splendid “aasortnece af BLACK AND COLORED 81; 8, which we are now offeri bi 2g See ne eae 6. 2 _ of tock z aid wi ee — e recent luced Portion of our Moire Antiques, Late ph oenee styles of Silks. and still allow the discount fh per cent. for cash. All in plain fig- 68, at the lowest market rates. One rT? omy Mt gnisree 3 BB. ‘0. 38 Market Space ja M-d6tif between 7th and Sth streets. DAMBON & CO., Auctioneers, A 506 sth street, one door from Pe: venue, We tfully offer our services as AUC- TIONERUS forse ale of Boal Ketate, Household Farni }, &C., a advances made goods on consign- ment when desired. bg = = Particular attentien will also be given to sales ade at private resid ¥ Public sales every Tuceday, Thursday, and Sat- urday. ja19-1m EYEsING DBESS GOODS. Beautifal Light MOIRE ANTIQERBS, only ¢3 per yard. Light TAF FRTA SILKS, White do. White and Colored TARLETONS, White FRENCH and INDIA MUSLINS. White SILK ILLUSIONS, &c., &. LIGHT AND WHITE KID GLOVEs. J08, J. MAY & 00., 308 Ponn’s avenue, ___bet. 9th and 18th streets. J. KARR, 480 Tavontor and Patenteo of Karr’s Oclobrated rr AN CHRONOMRTER, Fave-,bet. Bd aad Oe nae Peonsvare SN Rbiatitand de 29-6m* _Watebes Ropatred and Warranted. do 22-6" T OVAL PICTUBB FRAMES. AB Greatest Variety south of New bs i we 24w ja 30-2tif Ne, aA ReatT be 8 doors above Odd Fellows Hall. Coupons, 103: Fi ‘Twenties, 1962, 102; 3, Five Five Rwemtion’ 1864, 101%; Five Twenties, 1965, 101%; Tem Forties, 93; Seven Thirties, 984; Cerdideates, 98; ‘Gold, M4. —_—-ore-—___— A BIG CANABD. We learn from the Navy Department that the story sent from New Orleans, to the effect that the Navy Department is new preparing for aetive service eleyen iron-clads at New Orleans, and that orders have been issued re- quiring vessels bound for the Rio Grande to call at Galveston, in order to convey troops te the Mexican border, is without a particle of foundation. ‘W SUFFRAGE BILL FOR THE DIS- 5 e TRICT. Senator Anthony offered in the Senate to-day bill to regulate suffrage and elections in the District of Columbia. It confers the right of suffrage on all persons twenty-one years of age, who shall haye been residents here one year preceding an election, who shall have been registered, who shall have paid a poll tax of one dollar, who can read, and who can write their names. Fines and penalties are provided for the punishment of those officials or other persons who may prevent the regis- tration of any citizens, or the assessment or the payment of poll taxes, or otherwise obstruct the free exercise of suffrage. Persons under conviction for infamous crime are to be ex- eluded from the ballot-boxes. The assessors may exempt from the payment of poll taxes any persons who, in their judgment, by reason of age, infirmity, and poverty, are unable to contribute to the public charge, nor shall any compulsory process be issued for the collection of poll taxes, except against persons who shall also be assessed upon real or personal estate. The poll taxes collected as a qualification for suffrage, and all fines and penalties collected under the act, are to be applied in the District for the purposes of free edueation in the public schools, for the benefit of all children. This is substantially the bill offered in the House by Mr. Jenckee, which would have received a majority vote, it is believed, could it have been put on its pasenge. OONGRESS. In the House, to-day, Mr. Stevens, from the Committee on Reconstruction, report- ed back the Constitutional reconstruction amendment providing for a new basis of representation, with a single amendment striking out the words “and direct taxes” from the first line, which previously read “ Repre- sentatives and direct taxes shall be appor- tioned,” &c. The amendment is offered to cover the objection against taxation without representation, Mr. Stevens called the pre- vious question vpon the amendment, and pro- ceeded to address the Honse in his usual pot- ashy and meat-axy style, taking the occasion to berate the President for his lately expressed views on the reconstruction question. Upon the conclusion of Mr. Stevens’ speech, the question was taken, and the constitutional amendment, as reported by the Reconstruction Committee, was carried—yeas 120, nays 46; and receiving the requisite two-thirds, was de. clarcd passed. IAN AFFAIRS, Advices from the Blackfoot agency at Fort Benton, Montana Territory, convey informa- tion of the arrival and distribution of the annuity goods. The Indians had assembled in large numbers, among whom were three hun- dred lodges of Pugans, two hundred of the Gros Venters, forty of the Bloods, and a few scattering lodges of the Blackfeet. They ayer- aged about seven to the lodges, making an ag- gregate of thirty-nine bundred souls. Agent Gad. E. upees condueted the distribution, which resulted satistactorily to all. The In- dians then broke camp and departed without any difficulty, although it appears that the Pugans and Gros Venters are not on the most friendly terms. WHITE HOUSE, * ‘The number of persons who called to see the President to-day was quite large, the most of whom gained admission to his room. Among those who had interviews with the President were Senator J. Lane, of Kansas. Senator Foot and Governor Dillingham, of Vermont, Goy- ernor Aiken, of South Carolina, Hon. H. May- nard and Hon. +M. Stockton, of Tennessee. About half-past two o'clock Commissioner Cooley, of the Indian Bureau, called upon the President at the head of the Indian delegations nov: in the city, representing the Choctaws Sonia Creeks, Chickasaws and Sac and "oxes. ————— SMUGGLING IN THE WEST. Reports have reached Commissioner Sar- gent, ofthe customs, that the hostile Indians in Dacotah and Montana have been supplied by smuggiers with Enfield rifles, ammunition, blankets, cloth, &c., of Engl manufacture, The smugglers have been introducing these es through the chain of great lakes, thence the sm: oods and Lake Winnipeg and then up the Moose river by bark canoes. Goods are also smuggled frem Victoria, Vanconver’s Island, into the region of the Rocky Mountains. An agent has been placed in charge of the frontier from Red river to the mountains, and there is but little doubt but the unlawful trade at these points will be suppressed. THE CHILIAN NAVY. We believe that the Chilian Charge d’ Affairs, Senor Asta Buruaga, accompanied by a Uhil- isn nayal officer, made an inspection lately of the monitors at the Navy Yard, and mor®par- ticularly of the double-turreted Miantanomah, with a view to their purchase for the Chilian navy. The purchase was not effected, how- ever, probably for the reason, if for no other, that our Government deemed such transfer at this time to be in violation of our neutrality obligations between Spain and Chili. THE CONSPIBACY DETECTION AWARDS. In consequence of statements made in some of the prints that the allottment of rewards amongst those concerned in the detection of the assassination conspirators would take place to-day, there was considerable inquiry to-day at General Townsend's Office. ‘The statement was unfounded, the matter be- ing yet im the bands of the Secretary of War for final disposition, FREEDMEN’S SAVINGS BANK. From information furnished by the agents of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, &c., we learn that there is somewhat over $2,000,000 de- posted by freedmen in the different saving banks throughout the South, about $200,000 of which is deposited with the Freedmen's Sav- ings and Trust Company. THE FREEDMEN OF WASHINGTON. The value ot the taxable property belonging to the colored residents of Washington is $1,239,000. Of the 24,000 colored residents of this city, the Freedmen’s Burean estimate tha; 7,409 can read, and that about 5,006 subseribe for newspapers. PARDONS. ‘Very few pardons were granted to-day. Gen. J, 5. Preston, of S, C., of the late rebel army, was pardoned; also four others from South Carolina, of the $20,000 class. ——~+ore- —__ XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. Wepnespay, January 31. Sevate.—Mr. Lane, of Kansas, ted the jetition of women of Lawrence, Ransas, tn suffrage to women. ered tort Co: walttee OA e Com: Reconstraction. Mr. Lane, of Indiana, reported a bill to ex- Send Repets OF VES laws to artificers of army. Mr. Grimes, from the Naval Commi! Te- the resolution of thanks:@ Admiral Far- ragut, which was passed. Mr. Sumner presented the petition of Wil- il rivers connecting Lake of the |}. m Cornell Jewett in favor of abolition of all tisunetiogs BM de count of color. Referred to the Committee on Reconstruction. ar aaa ie fa Be atiine ave teeesnnd is vor copies of the reportof the revenue commission. moved to reconsider the vote by the bill to extended the time for the withdrawal of goods from public stores. Pending the consideration of the above, Mr. called for the regular order, which was the bill to protect all persons in their civil ‘hts. or Davis took the floor against the bill and the pending amendment to it, declaring all persons born in this country, not =v to foreign powers, to be citizens of the United States, over—Mr. Perham offered a resolution, which was adopted, that the Committee on Public Build and Grounds be instructed to inquire w! any further legislation is necessary for the comfort and sate keeping of inmates of the jail, and to make their labor yaluable, so as ty reduce the expenses to the Government. Mr. Washburne, of Illinois, — the ye mittee en Rules, reported a new rule, in effect to prohibit the use of the Hall of the House for other than legislative purpeses, and for divine services and proceedings in which members take apart. It was agreed to. Mr. Washburne stated that the expenses of lighting the Hall with gas each night is $150, and for heating the Hall $25; besides, he was informed by the Doorkeeper that the furniture is very much worn, in one night more than it would be in a week by the ordinary uses of members. Besides, the desks of members had been broken open and rifled of their contents. Mr. Washbarne, from the Committee on Commerce, reported a bill to repeal the fishing bounties, but to allew the fishermen to procure salt free of duty. The consideration of the bill was postponed Mr. Eliot, from the same committee, reported @ bill, the object of which is to prevent regis- ters from being given to such erican ves- sels, unless by act of Congress. as sailed under a foreign fiag during the rebellion. Mr. Ingersoll reported a bill. but it was not acted upon, appropriating $2,500 for the relief of the wives ana children of those who suf- fered by the late explosion at the Arsenal Mr. Stevens, from the Committee on Recon- struction, reported back the joint resolution esterday referred to it. They again present i with an amendment, striking out the words “and direct taxes,” so as to make it read: Kepresentatives shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respec- tive numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed: provided, that whenever the elective franchise shall be denied or abridged in any State on account of race or color, atl persons_ therein of such or color shall be excluded from the basis of representation. The House seconded the eer the pre- vious question by—ayes 73, nays 49. Bir. Stevens supported the amendment, and took occasion to refer in caustic terms. to the President, owing to the recent publication of the reported conversation between the Presi- dent and a distinenished Senator. sore. — 7 2 TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. Late from Havana and Mexico. New York, Jan. 31.—The steamer Moro Castie, from Havana on the 27th instant, has arrived. A royal decree has been received disapprov- ing the formation of a society tending to sup- press the slave trade, and reprimanding the Captain General for countenancing it, and or- dering its suppression. There is no cholera at Havana, but consider- able small-pox at Kegia, a small town opposite the city. Reports say that the Gulf is fall of Chilian privateers. “A. schooner and steamer flying a suspicious flaShave been seen. The steamer is reported to have left New Orleans and to be cruising in the Gulf. War risks are being effected at Havana by ships and owners, and One company refused to take them. The steamer Vera Crnz arrived at Havana from Vera Crnz on the 22d. and would sail on the 25th for New York There is very little news. Private adyices say the French are tired out and freely discuss the abandonment of the Empire. here is an intense feeling against the Amer- » and they say they want war with the d States Government, and want to be sentto Texas to wipe out the Bagdad affair, which they say was the work of the Federal troops The Late Steamboat Accident. Cincinnati, Jan. 31.—The steamer Missouri had 120 persons on board, 25 of whom were passengers. The latest information received from Evans- ville places the loss ot life at about 100. The Missouri was one of the largest = senger steamers on the river. She was yaluei at $100,000, The steamer Miami had shout 250 passengers on board, among whom were # men of com- pany B, 13th U.S. cavalry. The accident occurred above the mouth of the Arkansas river, on Monday last, just after supper, while the passengers were assembled in conversation around the stoves in the hall. The explosion was of such force as to rend the cabin floor asunder and let every person in the front part of the boat down into the mass of fire and steam below. A great number lost their lives in jamping overboard. The total loss of life is supposed to be nearly one hundred and fifty. Thirty of the soldiers ‘were lost. Murderer Convicted. HARTFORD, Jan. 31.—Starkweather was con- victed of murder in the first degree, and will be sentenced on the third Friday in February. Arrival. New YORK, Jan. 31.—The sieamer New York, from Southampton on the 17th, has been signalled. Gold Market. New York, Jan. 31—Gold opened this a.m. At 140%, reached 141, but at 2p. m. stood at 140, with a down ndency. ‘New York Markets. New York, Jan. 31.—Cotton quiet at 49a50c, Wheat guiet and unchanged. ro firm and Oe Beef quiet. Pork and Lard heavy. hiskey dull and nominal. oe LOCAL NEWS. Hirer: THE TRIAL OF GENERAL BAKER. The Pardon Brokerage Case. ORpunat Court, JupGe Fisurr. The trial of Lafayette C. Baker, on an indict- ment for false imprisonment and extortion, was resumed this morning. Mr. Riddle, for defense, commenced his argu- ment to the jury, stating that two or three evenings since, while passing up 14th street, an elderly gentleman. well known in the city, having occasion to speak of the trial and the troubles, spoke of a matter which feil under his observation in 1863, when his attention had been called to an elderly man in prison. In those days it took but little to incarcerate a son. He visited the prisoner, and then laid ‘is cause before an officer haying authority, Lafayette C. Baker, who opened the prison doors, released the old gentleman, gave clothes, horse, saddle, and bridle, and sent him home. ‘There was not now in the United States a man on whom more yituperation, malice, &c., bas been poured out. He quoted an article in the Intelligencer of Saturday to show the spirit of persons towards the accused, and referred to the statement made by Mr. Hughes, Sno bed Baker is convicted, then other persons c in power will be brought in. J states thathe hasno qualm about using neces- sary means. He questioned that in all the land, East, West, or North, one man can be found who was not in favor of all necessary means, but the difficulty is that none of the considered pos emg used were by them. Mr. Bradley, Jr., said he had been uested by Judge Hughes "to state should an luston made to his Posit at those who support the President. Mr. Riddle —— that he was responsible, and that a gent who was compelled six months after to make affidavits as to how he had stood, could not expect but that allusion sweetie poscens Ws aprak: of the wane Tr. Ri the utive, and the abuse on the turn to the city he was arrested, asaspy, a guard, one: he disarmed and made his escape, and finally reached Washington, afer an absence of & month, and gave the information be ootained to the officers of the goverament. Is this man a 1 ile te nasa eal empenenn, be wont to Baltimore. joined a lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle and betrayed them, re- sult being the arresi of the secesh - He was transferred to the War Department trom the State it. He was the first to reconnoiter the works at Manasas Mr. Riddle proceeded to read the orders to Baker at various times, and stated that be was the only officer authorized pote sas his own officers. He then referred to the trauds in re- cruiting in New York, when the New York detectives were at false, saying that be with his detectives went to that city, were mustered in and exploded it. After the assassination of Presiden Lincoln, General Baker was som - moned here, the detectives here refused to con- fer with him, be took up the case worked it u, anew and succeeded in getting the track and bis hounds as they had been |, Were close 08 their heels. ind it not been for Gen'l Baker they would not have been jared. r. Riddle said that he bad been retained b: Baker and knew noone else in the trial < bad been intimated that this trial was a contest between two other than those named, but be knew not who they were. The charges were assault and battery, false imprisonment and extortion, and after four or five as of trial for extortion that charge was abandoned and the truth was there has been no crime com- mitted, It was no wonder, after epening the case in the /nieliigencer of Saturday, that it should follow it up by borrowing from Miles O'Reilly on Monday and from a nameless Re- publican Journal on Tuesday. He went to Mrs. Cobb eimpiy to know what he business was in which she was © They say that Baker arrested ber. Wh Baker is no fool. Why arrest her? If she is really the minion of that great man, (every one knows who is alluded to,) from whose brain so many great schemes have originated, he conid have procured an order for her arrest. If he inten to have arrested her, he would have whistled for one of those who had been called bounds, and she would bave been brought be- fore him. He did not mean to impute the gov- ernment of this ten miles square to the lo Authorities of the city; it was owing to w! came from other places, and he desired to make this reparation. The prosecntion are to prove the allegations, and when the witness is contradicted by an- other, then there are doubts. It is snid that Spear was an informer, and if he was, she » blank. Anyone can fill it up, and not do in- justice. In the face of the evidence of Spear, who testified that Baker told him Mrs. Cob» Was not under arrest, can you believe her! She did not protest against going: did not call the landlord or any friends. She quietly and gracefully gets into the carriage, and goes to the headquarters. They say that Mr. Cobb Was arrested, and we say that he was not; she asked permission for him to go. It is said that the defendant's sattellites had been om the stand. If they had been brought for perjury they would have done it better. Spear, Hine, Jones, and Smith, if they had come here te perjore, 7 havé sworn that they heard what too piace in the private office. She does not contradict Smith. When she comes down Cobb upbraids ber, and she says he had a right to. in conclusion, he contended that by the proof there was no arrest, or if there was, by the merest technicality into which the purpose of the party. Did he do or not a good thing in Attempting to break up the business! He had given his views as best he could, and would leave the casein their hands. At this juncture a recess was taken Affeirs in Georgetown. THE Covrtry TRave—The country trade, an important part of Georgetown business, has been to a considerable extent suspended by the recent severe weather. Since the weather has moderated, although there is no remarkable activity in the business tocalities, there is sufficient to indicate an approaching revival of the country trade. (Quite a number of wagons arrived last evening and this morn- ing, bringing produce, &c., from the farms, and departing with provisions: and from some of the farmers we learn that they expect ther business visits tobe more frequent in a shert me. amatier of encouragement for dealers, especially the retail merchants, who supply the immediate necessities of the nearer farms. THE Sctypay Law.—The police are very im- partial in enforcing the Sunday taw in our town. They do not restrict their operations to restaurants, barbers, and newsboys, nor to those violations in the most populous local. ities. Yesterday, Officer Findley arrested Mr. Pierce, Young for working his corn mill on Sunday, and there being two cases, Mr. Young was fined $5.44 in each caseby Justice Buckey. Fiove axp Graty Marker.—No arrivals of flour or giain reported to-day. The demand for four moderate; transactions unimportant and to supply the local trade. Prices un- changed. Graim—The market dali; no wheat offered. Demand for corn moderate at last quotations. Pork.—The only arrival reported this morn- ing amounted to abont 5,000 Ibs. bog recently slaughtered and in excellent condition. The entire lot was purchased at $149$14.25, and is retailing at $14.50a815 per 100 Ibs. Port or Grorcrrows.— Entered and cleared—Steamer John Gibson, Young, from and to New York. [SE NOTICE. leave to inform his fri ¢ public generally, th: taken gheree of the business former! m- jeesrs. Johnson & Sut their old here he will keep a welt Btoc! STAPLE AND FANOY DB’ \. AE Yr ¥ GooDs. at prices to sui 5 GEO. 3. JOHNSON, ja S1-9° 521 Seventh street. E ENING DRESS FAN FaNcY comMBS OPEBA GLASSES, &c. We open this morning a large assortment of PARIS FANS, ef all colors, FANCY COMBS, AND HEAD ORNAMENTS, OPERA GLASSES, 4c M. W. GALT & BRO., Jewellers, 354 Penna. avenue, jasi-Stif Neer Metropolitan(late Brown's) Hotel GERMAN OPERA. LE@NARD GROVEB.. oe DIRECTOR. The Director has the honor to announee to the citi- tens of Washington that s seasen limited to SIX NIGHTS ONLY, Most Positively, will be given by Grover's Grand German Opera Company, AT GBOVEB'S THEATER, Commencing MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 5, 1566, Presenting, in the most effective manner possible, SIX OF THE FINEST OPERAS Embreced in the extensive German repertoire As follews: MONDAY, FEBROARY 6, ied MARTHA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, FAUST. WEDNESDAY. BOBERT LB DIAB THURSDAY RUARY 8, FEA DIAVOLO. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, LES RUG OTS SATURDAY, FEBBUARY 10, DOW GIOVANNI. within the three weeks been potorety sre terete personal supervision of oe 3 Grower, ‘thas thereughly reorganized, and. y proven Teceat tremendous successes in olty,is sts the mest effective condition. Embracing the FIRST ARTISTES IN THE ENTIBE WORLD. ALSO, THE VERY CELEBRATED WEISBADEN CHORUS, ARY 7, LE. Comprising the most famous votces of ali the Ger- tinent, to which are added the best voices of the German Opera Oberus of 1854-6 THE SALE OF SEATS FOR THE SEASON, And three alternate nights onty, Will commence TO DAY. at 9 o'clock At the following prices |