Evening Star Newspaper, February 3, 1866, Page 2

~ EVENING STAR. ‘W. D. WALLACH, Réiter and Proprietor. WASHINGTON CITY: SATURDAY...s000... FEBRUARY 3, 1866. pssst sath nae ea SS aa Se ——————[]SSa————— S7 READING MATTER ON BVERY PAGE. SER OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TRLE- @RAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. Darcy Evznrne Stak 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 llth street and Penbsylvania avenue. ——+ore-—__ A CANAL FROM WASHINGTOR TO ANNAPO- A great internal improvement enterprise is embraced in the act to incorporate the Chesa- peake and Potomac Canal Company, which has passed the Maryland Senate by a unani- Mous yote, and is now under consideration in the House of Delegates. The charter makes the capital stock of the company three millions of dollars, to be divided into shares of one bun- dred dollarseach. It is the design of the cor- Forators to cut a canal to and froma point on the Severn river to the Potomac, or to any branch or tributary thereof. The canal is to commence at Round Bay, 8 point some seven miles above Annapolis, on the Severn river, and the head of navigation on that stream, and Will run a distance of twenty miles over an al- most perfectly level country, to the headwaters of the eastern branch ofthe Potomac at Bladens- burg. The canal will run in an almost direct line, and will require no lockage whatever. This is certainly an important undertaking, and is designed for the accommodation of the Cumberiand coal trade, reaching the District of Columbia by the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, which may thence be taken without tranship- ment, across to Annapolis, making that point eventually an immerse coal depot. Should the bill finally pass the Mlouse. it is proposed to put all the force obtainable at work at once, so that the great improvement shall be com- Pleted at the earliest day possible. COURT-MARTIAL SENTENCES. Private Patrick Mahoney. ist independent company, V. R. C., was tried before a court- martial on the charge of violation of the fiftieth Article of War and drunkenness, found guilty, and sentenced to forfeit ten dollars of his monthly pay for four months, and to be con- fined at hard labor for four months. Private Thomas Barrett, same company, was found guilty of violation of the forty-sixth Aru- cle of War and drunkenness, and sentenced to forfeit five dollars of his monthly pay for five months, and to be confined at hard labor for the same period. Private John Baker, ot the same company, was found guisty of drunk- enness on duty, and sentenced to be dishonor- ably discharged the service, with loss of all pay and allowances, and to be confined at hard iabor for the period cf six months. The sen- tences were all confirmed by Maj. Gen. Augur, commanding department. MORTUARY RECORDS OF THE ARMY. The entire mortuary records of the death and burial of soldiers and others of the Union armies are now coming into the office of Lieut, Colonel J. M. Moore, A.Q. M. Depot of Wash- ington. where a full and complete record of all that relates to the national cemeteries will be kept for reference. Celonei G. B. Cadwallader, A.Q. having been directed to inspect Belle Isle, Va., in order to ascertain the number and condition of the Union soldiers there buried, reports that a tract about one hundred yards square has been set apart on the Isle, inclosed with a substan- tial board fence, which contains 150 bodies; of which 123 are legibly marked with good head and foot boards. A BELIEVED CONSCIENCE. The “Conscience Fund” yesterday received & pretty heavy contribution from a repentant sinner, amounting to $5,000, which was sent to Secretary McCulloch in a letter post-marked Washington, February 1, 1366, by a person who did not make himself known, but who said that the money rightfully belonged to the United States, though many would think it honestly obtained, and returned it because he considered a clear conscience worth more than any amount of money. The money was trans- Taitted in the shape of interest notes, which having been sold, the proceeds, amounting to 85,166.90, were placed in the hands of Treasurer Spinner, who deposited the same to the credit of the United States. ——$<_____ NO CLERKS T@ BE DISCHARGED. ‘The statement made by some of the news- papers that the clerical force of the Ordnance Department numbered, at the close of Janu- ary, one hundred and forty, and that on the ist of February it would be reduced to forty, is all & mistake. The last reduction in the Clerical force of this Department occurred in last July, since which time no discharges for the pur- Pose of reduction has taken place. There are St the present time eighty civilian clerks and two detailed clerks in the burean, and no re- duction of that force is now contemplated. — GENERAL LAND OFFIOR. ‘The General Land Office has just received the returns of asurvey of the Ranche Santa Isabel, Cal., embracing 17,774.12 acres, being a Mexican title claimed by Francisco Arce. The object of presenting the papers to the Depart- ment being to obtain a patent from the United States for the Ranche. ep epserenwees DEPOSITARY AUTHOBIZED. The Treasurer of the United States yesterday designated the Lewisburg National Bank, Lew- rg. Pennsylvania, as a depositary of pub- funds. ae ene New Books. Tur Orrictat Directory awn Law Racra- TER FoR THE UNITED STATES for the year 1566, By John Livingston, of the New York bar. For sale in this city by Hudson Taylor. This work contains the names and places of resi- dence of all lawyers in the United States and Territories, executive, judicial and county offi- cers, commissioners of deeds, notaries public, tumes and places of holding court, with much other information useful to every lawyer and business man. From the author, Matthew Ryan, we have his ingenious «Demonstration of the celebrated Theorem Fuclid 1, Axiom 12," with appendix ewe the philosophy of the demonstra- on. ———$—_—______. Arrorstep.— Mr. F. A. Tasker, of New Hampshire, has received the appointment of Seeond Assistant Examiner in the Patent Of- fice. eee SF General Scott left Key West, January 19, for New Orleans, in the United States steamer Maseachusetts. 7A letter from Governor Morton, of In- diana, dated January 3d, states that he is some- what better, SF The Southside Railroad bridge over the James river has been completed, and trains passed over it on Tuesday. @7 The receipts from internal reyenue yes- terday smounted to #2,061,071.53. Oe PNCLaimen TELEGRAMS, AMERICAN TeLEcraPE ComPanY Willards? Hotel, February 3, iss. remain in this o! address and Paul 8 Forbes. John Lewis, 'b. P. SNYDER, Manager. AMERICAN TeLKoRAPH ComPaNY The ce 432 Pa avenue, February dose. wi rams remain in ol undelivered: far. wast ef aulicient addnuse frem other causes: Dr G W Steadman. sere « Bb. P. SNYDER, Manager. ee ig Si E oun, amber. Cit 8 ut JOHN T. HALLECK. Rec Bec. OLDEST INRABITANTS.—THE FIRST OS eenkhy Meeting of the ASSOCIATION, ci Chamber, Che ean ee gt 7 6, at o'clock a.m. saat * ee lex {QECMBIA” TYPOGRAPHICAL soot. | NING, in mm. PREOGBRBAMMBS. MISSIONARY ANNIVERSARY, WESLEY OHAPEL, Corner Fifth and F streets, SUNDAY, Feb. 4, 185, at 10 o'clock s. m. Bermon by BEY. G. D. OABROW, (formerly Missionary to South Americs.) ae Three o*slock p.m. com ‘UNDAY SCHOOL CELBBBA’ 5 nm = HARLAN, Secretary of the interior, reside. Music, Embiems and Offerings by the children. Half past seven o'clock OHIEF JUSTICE CHASE will preside. “Aadresse by HON. MB. HUBBABD, West Va.,and MAJ.GEN. FISK, 8.8.4. Collections through tke day. Seats free. The slic invited. fo3 MASONIC —A apecial communication of ST. JOHNS LODGE, No, 11, wilt be held at Masonic As cerser of D and 9th sts.,on SAT- URDAY ae Feb. 3d, at7 o'clook. fe 2-2 “"W. MORRIS SMITH. Sec. ‘WORKINGMEN’S CONVENTION. XECUTIVE CommiTTER, Jan. 29, 1855. ‘The Committee is notified that a meeting will be held on SATURDAY AVENING, February 3d, at : —_ ne 8 Heh street, above » at 7% o'clock, itendance is 5 All delegates to the Convention, or members of the Executive Committee, or others, having si copies of the memorial to Congress, will please send them up to the Executive evening. . tT. 8, Chairman Executive Committee. it 29-W Fa! Union, | ee CO and Intelligencer copy} SIX LECTURES FOR THE YOUNG CATHOLIC’S FRIEND SOCIETY, aT GONZAGA HALL, F street, between 9th and 10th, “THE TEMPORAL POWER OF THE POPES.” The Secend Lecture of the Course will be deliv- red by Rt. Rev. Dr- O'€UNNOH, S. J Bishop of Pittsburg. on ciate muons SUNDAY EVENING Ss FEBRUARY 4rx, ‘clock. 1 Bt so | Admission to the Course. 2.00. Single Lecture... -90 cts. Ja31-W T&S LD. Gaterer und Centects , Caterer fectioner, No. 386 6th street, between G and H. ja13-lm NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.—The distribution department of the Washington Ty iat Gompesy have removed their office to No. 464 10th, between D and E, where persons who have reason to believe that their meters or service ie sre out of order, will please notify WM. YORKE, Superintendent of Distribution, who will give | gp 98 attention. de GEO. A. McILHENNY, Engineer. ‘WEDDINGS, DINNER PARTIES, BALL' y JOSEPH H. SHAE T? a nes ee bet; ag soanect tally sapoanes 3 — Me friends FIRST GRAND BALL will take place at ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, 7TH STRERT, Ox WEDNESDAY RVERING, Fes. 71x, 1566, The best Cotillion Music has been engaged. committees pledge themselves to spare neither siseauseveme to make this the most agreeable of the season. BTS $1, admitting a gentleman and ladies, tonne of sry, conductor ondriver on 7th strect: ait 4 jemen's.—" Om as he Binck, William Dosilvers George @. Lecct, Wd Porter. fo 2-8t" G ND MASQUBRADE BALL oF THE WASHINGTON SAN RBUND, To be givenon MONDAY, FEB. 5TH, 1466, At the METROPOLITAN HALL, Pennsylvania avenue, near 1ith street. Tickets One DoHar, admitting one gentleman and two ladies &7-MB. MARSHALL, of Baltimore, will be at the Europeas Hotel, corner 11th street and Penn. avenue, with an extensive assortment of Fancy and Masquerade Costumes, to accommodate ladies and gentiomen, from Friday, Feb. 2d, until after the ball. fe 2-3t* LO.0.F. THE GRAND LEVEE Or THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, I. 0. 0. F., FOR 1HE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARY! will take place at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Seventh st., On MONDAY EVENING. BRUARY STH. The Committee respectfully annennee to the mem- bers of the Order He cts many friends that every arrany it bas been made for the above Levee, and they are epabled to guatantee an evening of pleasure fo all who may attend Addresses will be deliversd by Grand Represen- tatives Garey and Escavaitve, and Grand Treas- urer Vansant, of Baltimorecommencing at 8 o’cleck precisely. ick itting a gentleman and ladies) One Dollar: tobe had of tho Neds of the different mnittes. ja Z7-e04 LOST AND FOUND. O8T—Sometime since. a BREASTPIN , contain- 4 ing bair, and the initials “KE. @ ,’’in gold be- neath the glass. A reward of $5 will be paid if left with M. W. GALT & BRO., Jewellers, 30 os rs Fe SALE—Two thousand PICKS in goed ord English steel points, Also one thousand SHOVELS, (long and short handles) which will be argain. soldat bargain. APIN & MATLOCK. fe 3-3t* No. 450 G at., bet. 6th and 7th. pal TO LOOK UPON! 160 bbls choice Extra FLOUR, selling at $11. Roy bags more of that RIO COFFEE, selling now 8 cents. . Crushed and White SUGARS reduced 2 cents per ‘nd Gord BROWN SUGAR for 12% cents, Freeh BOLL BUTTE and EGGS. WITMER, fe 3-3t* 111 Pa. av., bet. 19th and 20th ats, WAtct ess. LONDON, GENEVA, COPENHAGEN, AND AMERICAN WATCHES, A large assortment of every variety, M. W GALT & BRO., Jewelers, 354 Pennsylvania avenue, feS-6tif near Metropolitan (late Brown's) Hotel. RPHANS’ COURT, Feb. 2d, 1356.—District oF COLUMBIA, WasHINGTON County, To-wit: In the case of Jos. Beasley. executor of Elien Pam. phrey, deceased, the executor aforesaid has, with the approbation’ ef the Orphans’ Conrt of W: ington County aforesaid, appointed SATU RD. the 2ith day of Fetruary, 1885, for the fual sete) ment and distribution of the personal estate of said decei of the assetsin hand, as far asthe same bave been collected and turned into money; when and wiere all the creditors and heirs of anid deceased are notified to attend, (at the Orphans’ Court of Washington County aforesaid.) with their claims properly vouched, or they may otherwise b law be excluded from all benefit in said deceased estate: provided & copy of this order be published once a week for three weeks in the Evening Star Previous to the said yy. *:—Z. C. ROBBINS eat:—Z. C. NS. fe S-lawSw* Register of Wills. ————— itor of Wills. OXSTER SHELL LIME—Oy+ter She!l Lime for rb gol are Rational ing ilns, etenlebpe| af ew York avenue, throe squares west o: the Navy Department. = fo 3 o T A T O 8B 8, 1,500 bushels of prime Jackson WHITE POTA TOKS just arrived and for sale from vessels in lots to suit purchasers by PETER BERRY fe 2-60" 85 Water street, Georgetor OFRSE OF THE HOPE DESPATCH, Third street, near Penneglvani Wasntncton, Janu: NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. The business of this Company will be closed and atter the Ist of ebraary, ee - All persons having claims against this Office will | aimee the same with proper vouchers before the of February , 8356. WA. H: BLANCK, Agent of the feb 2-t15 ope Despatc! Company. A LARGE STOCK OF MERCHANDISE, from United States Government Hospital and Army Seles apes i le Spreads, Linen Bed Spreads, Woolen Blank: Counterpanes. Bubber Blank: inen Roller Towels, Linen Sheets, ‘oolen Socks, Linen Pillow Slips, Striped Bed ks, Hair Mattresses, Linen Bed Sacks, Husk Mattresses, Pillow Ticks. Cotton Shirts, Tron Bedsteads, Cotton Drawers, Bedside Tables, Kuit Dressing Gowns, Mosquito Netting, Linen * French Furniture, Chintz Curtains, &c., &c. This sale offers unusual inducements to parties wishing to purchase for housekeeping purposes. The above property will also be told tn quantities te accomm: fe buyers who wish to sell again, Goods of all descriptions bonght, sold, and ex- ADAMSON & CO. changed. * 506 Ninth strest, fe2-tf one door north of Penn. avenue. IANOS FOR SALE.—A handsome roseweod Piano, (sweet toned,) and in good order, will be sold for $100. Also. one very good Piano for 3°. One Melodeon, (new) five octave for $30. Apply ai ee F street, between 13th aud lith streets, R EAL LACE G0oDs, ALL KINDS, At ETCHISON'S Fancy Store, 12 Market Space. (Pa. ave ,) _fe 1-3t* bet. 8th and 9th streets, pet ASIDE THE PIPE. T am now offering a fine CABANA CIGAR, by the bundle or box, for five cents; also, afine ES’ PANOLA CIGAR, by the bundle or box, for five cents, fe 1-eo3t* BEW4zE OF BUBGLARS!!! The best. simplest, and cheapast Sash L in the market, Taltable for Dwelling Howsn wd Railroad cars. as it secures the Sash either u burglars areso plentifol in our city. Cither wholesale or retail, by the iber owns the right for the District, tuteer SAMUEL F. SAVAG feb Liw Penn. ay., bet. 10th and llth [DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS of the Ge | eral Triennial Convention ef Protestant Epis- copal Oburch. G. W.'SHIPLEY, 3953¢ B street. Gowlbarn’s Devoti the Scriptures. Tewle'sGiimpocs ot History, Mor imile'’s Lives | saics of Human Life. 8: alton | Bed Satis Trels London, Boolitilte Boatal Live ens rhe. .; Len- don. (fe) FRANCK TAYLO EW BOOK —THE OFFICIAL DIRECTORY AND LAW REGIST STATES, for the STRY FOR THE UNITED ear 1856, containing the names | Utd States &eo., ~ with much useful information to every Lawyer aid Business mast ‘Just published and for ans'ty Doses TATLOR, yest 334 Pens. averse. CRockzEr AND GLASSWARB. would remind friends customers our stock a the above foods Fo Keg com- plete at all seasons. as we import our, direct ‘end as low prices as nm grades Dat rie bina a teD Wa ane W304 Odd Petlows. Bal, ja 27-100" Sevent - ST MATTHEW'S CHURCH, corner isth and H streets, will be re RBOW 4th lustant ative fervice, TO MO ‘ostent. at 11 o'clock a. m. The Rev. Fat! wire. President of George. town College. wil ov the occasion. A col. lection will be takea at the different services caring the day to aid tu defraying the expense of the late lm provement. 1t* EXCELSIOR TENT, No.—, 1.0. of R— Brothers: You are hereby earnestly re- tested te be ponctual im attentance at our meet- jeg TBiS LVENING Preparations will be made te attend the public anniversary meeting of Eagle Teot. No 29.1.0. KR Other important mat- tere jor consideration JOMUN B. WHEBLER, Becording Secretary. is ~ ¢ a § a PAPEREANGINGS— A large assortment, of the lowest cash prices. erase Ten etre, in 20-6w* 8 doors above Odd Fe'lows’ Hall. Te PERSONS SECURING ICB, For sale. d cart-loeds of SAWDUST. Are sale. five Appttes cnrt-leods of Sawnusr. at Gal Sto 288 ben Srennepetwrooh ith 12th ‘atroste, aT. TIM Nite a eee eo this 1! be resumed 13, 1988. For forme, 2 me 4 a iC ., 868 © oo olreular ae Be ori opal BPA Ns bd Ma. OsT—Out of my way n,on Thursday, Feb. Ist, a MAKKET BOO: . containing bills, receipts, &c. $5 reward will be given if es fe 2.3t* Corner 5th and N atreets north. l U8T—On Thursday. near St. Mathew’s Church, 4 @ green Morocco PORTMONALE, containing sundry receipts. The finder will be suitably re- warded upon leaving the same at the Beaty House, corner lth and K streets. 2-2 ‘ REWARD —Strayed or stolen, ou Friday $25 the 26th, a mouse-colored COW, in fall fleeh; milks but three teats; one hole in each hora, The above reward wili be paid by leaving her at the New York Livery Stable, 12th street, between dD, or any word that willlead ok wocoysry. Ww . $15 Renae tolen from subscriber, on SORREL MABE, about six ‘ears 011; left bind foot white; white streak down } pace; and trots; when in motion carries her on one side; mane falls on left side. The above reward a be sis ae bree te my residence, one mile nerth of the \« fe 2-3t* _D, BEALE. O8T—$5 REWARD.—Lost from « buggy, two LEATHER CUSHIONS, on the evening of the Bist. FLEMING, National Stables, fe 1-3t* on C street. between 45, and 6tn sta, | Cape ba pas Sunday meceieg. & PURSE, with a small amount of money. The owner will come forward. prove Bre, rty, pay charges, and take it away,at No 54 street. fo 1-3t* STRAYED OR STOLEN—A white Spaniel SLUT, WO sopg soft hair, with eer, spots; good size; answers to the neme of ‘“Kate."’ Lost ahout Jan- uary 2%, from the house o: Daniel Gr 154 3d street, between New York a' liberal rv rd will be quire at this office. STRAYED OR STOLEN—On Sunday. 23th +S ult.,a dark BRINDLE COW, short legs. short sharp horns, long tail, and white bag, A liberal reward will be given if returned to LEVIKID WELL. No. 14 13th street, below Pei Navy Yard. &5 BEWARD—Lost. on Monday evening, the ed Sth instant, an ivory headed red wood CANE, with gold band. The above reward will be paid by returning the same at No. 20 Louisiana opposite Sth street west. BOARDING. ——————— PENATE BOARD CAN BE OBTAINED IN a Catholic family, with pleasant front room. with use ef parlor, &., on the northeast cerner of 10th street a ass avenue, No. 374. fe3 3t* Bosboine —A well furnished back PARLOR for rent with good BOARD; suitable for three gentlemen, or gentleman and wife. Terms $30 per month, gas included, 156 G street, between 2th and zis feb 3.1w QEVERAL GENTLEMEN CAN BE AOCCO + modated with pleasant ROOMS and BOARD. Also, a fow le Boarders at 502 I street. bet. 6th and 7th » fel 3t* ANG’S HOTEL —Gentlemen and their wi 4 also single gentlemen, can be aceommoda' with foot BOARD on reasonable terma, at the old establishment. corner of Brid, nd High streets, Georgetown terminus of the dG B.B. Table and transient custom accommodatod. fel-Im J. LANG, Proprietor. OARDING THE PHILADELPHIA HOUSE, located en ceruer of 8th and P streets, having late- ly changed hands, and been thoroughly renovated, is lord opened for Boarding by the day, week, or moth. The honse contains all moderate conveniences. Terms moderate. Ja31-3t™ PPoRssoED CHAMBER, WITH PARLOR furnished or unfurnished, at 45 10th street, between D and streets. Good Board, ba J8 29 5t* nn. avenue, 3t" week. G_ENTLEMEN AND THKIR WIVES AND 2 single centlemen can obtain geod ROOMS and BOARD, by the week or mont! Boarders wanted. Terms moderate. between HMth and 15th streets, one Willard's Hotel. papes BOARD at No. 464 10th street, a few —— north of the avenue. Ternis month. PERSONAL. ADIES WISHING TO LEARN the art «f ma- 4 king WAX FLOWERS can do 80 by calling at No. O87 H street. between 4th and 6th sta. Flow- ers made te order for receptions and parties. f3-3t* Notice 18 HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PER- sens who had placed claims for collection in the hands of the late George F. Hugeley, that they can obtain them from the undersi, HH. HUGELEY, $17 sthet., fe 3-3t* bet. avenue and K st, NOTICE. Aut PEBSONS are hereby cautioned against trusting any one on my account asI shal) pay no debts except such as are contracted by my wile or =a A feb 3-3taw2w* JOHN P. PEPPER. M. PRINCE, tho only STAMPER (practical Wi Gis Distdot wtakee ao one ree) his customers particularly, that be has po connec: tien with any so-called Stamping Depots in this Bt more elaborate deni ef more than any other establis He has newer patterus, done quicker and better ent here, fe 3-tf OLFSOHN, MEYENBERG & CO., IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF HAIB NSTS, HEAD DRESSES, CORDS, TASSELS. AND TRIMMINGS, HAIR BOLLS, COILS, &c., &c., 125 CHAMBEBS STREET, NEW YORK. As I have now formed sad entered into the above copartuership, I sania ask the attention of my cus- tomers and the public to my very large stock of DEY GOODS, CLOAKS, FURS, DOMESTICS AND FANCY GOODS. The stock must be sold during the month of Feb- ruary, consequently great bargaius will be offered. Ihave put down CALICO! Best MERRIMACK CALICOBS, 2 cents, gow xo Mills BLEACHED OCOTTONS.... BYENBERG, bet. 7th and 8th sts., Jader Avenue House, remade Pilate is) . fy im CELEBRA D : E AGENOY aes iit 4 orn 7 ene Penn ahge eerie a avenue. 8. M. 48 Market Space, ja3i-at IGELOW ON THE TARIFF TION. B McCulicch’s Literature of Pontigt Boe ar . Newcome’s Financial Policy. Baymond’s Political Economy. Ligt's Political ieco Gol- well’s Ways and of Payment. Chevalicr on ., Carey's Science; 3 vols. De cey’s Logic of Political Economy. Whateley’s on uateat Eecmomy; London. Simmond’s ry of roduste; London. Mill's Politi- +2 vols, ja6 FRANCK TAYLOR. Pier Gaescouanes OT wong os oe EDITION 4 @CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Wasuiseton, Febrvary 5 1666 Jay Oooke & Co. furnish’ the following tations of Gor NEW YORE PIRST BOARD SALES. Coupons, 03x; Fi gor eek wer Twenties, 1362, 1865, 102; Ten Forties, 944%: Seven Thirties, 99; Certificates, 985; Gold, 140. —-ore-___. RECEPTION AT SECRETARY WELLES’. The closing reception of Secretary Welles and the Iadies of his family last evening, was still more largely attended than either of the others. In addition to the intellectual enter- tainment, which generally forms the chief at- traction of these agreeable re-unions, the guests last evening enjoyed the pleasures of music and dancing. This favorite mode of enjoyment proved so delighttul on this occasion as to de- tain the guests until after midnight. The mu- sic was furnished by @ portion of the Marire Band. Although not entirely recovered from her illness, Mrs. Welles was present and was assisted in receiving the greetings of her triends by her nieces, Miss Morgan and Miss Curtin. Among the visitors of distinction present were Major Generats Grant, Meade, and Thomas, J W. Webb, Minister to Brazil; Secretary Harlan, Secretary McCulloch, Senator Foster, Morgan, Doolittle, and several others, with many mem- bers of the House of Representatives; Captain Fox, Assistant Secretary of the Navy; and Hon, Isaac Newton, Commissioner of Agriculture. Of the foreign legations there were Sir Freder- ick Bruce, English Minister; Gener. Salgar, Colombian Minister; and Baron de Stoeckel, Russian Minister; besides Secretaries and at- taches to the different Ministers. NEW POLICE COMMISSIONERS. The President has nominated Gen. Peter F. Bacon, of this city, Police Commissioner, in place of Sayles J. Bowen, whose term has ex- pired, and Charles S. English, of Georgetown, in place of W. H. Tenney, whose term likewise expired. These appointments will give great satisfaction to the order-loving portion of the community, who wish to see the laws energeti- cally enforced, and some check put upon the appalling increase ef crime in our midst. The situation of Police Commissioner in these times should be no sinecure, or position to be used for personal emolument or advantage. The best, purest, and most energetic men ob- tainable should be placed there, men who will labor with an eye single to the public good. We believe that the public of both Washington and Georgetown will, with entire unanimity, recognise in Messrs. Bacon and English the sort of men described above as needed for the place. —__ ORDER THOM SBiaerstows™ BELATION In consequence of the large number of de- sertions from the regular army during the past tew months, Gen. Grant has issued an order calling upon commanders of departments and regiments to take the most stringent measures for checking the evil, and to cause inspections to be made to discover and remove the causes, The state of discipline of companies, and treat- ment of enlisted men by commissioned of- cers, will be particularly investigated, with & view to preventing harsh and arbi- rary treatment and illegal punishments. To secure prompt arrest and punishment of deserters, commanding officers of com- panies will forward direct to the Adjutant General, at least once in ten days, lists of de- serters, giving their places of residence, a fall personal description, and any facts connected with them which may lead to their discover and apprehension. All recruiting officers wilt take special pains to cause the Apprehension, wy their recruiting parties, and by citizens, of every deserter from the regular army who can be found within their reach. and a reward of thirty dollars may be paid tor each deserter. ee FREEDMEN’'S BUREAD. General Sprague, Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau for the States of Missouri and Arkansas, bas made his report to Gen. How- ard for the quarter ending December 31, 1865. He reports the feelings of hostility to the Goy- ernment in the southern and south western part of Arkansas to be still very intense. E. w. Gantt, who was formerly the rebel Generai Gant’, is now & thorough-going Union man, and is in the enpre of the Bureau asa civilian agent. e gives it as his candid opin- ion that if the Freedmen’s Bureau is not con- tinued for some time to come, judging from his knowledge of the peeple, the freedmen will be starved, murdered, or forced into a condition far worse than slavery. Labor is in great de- ménd, and high wages are being offered. In some parts of Arkansas there is considerable suffering from poverty, which is being relieved py ike agents of the Bureau as speedily as pos- sible. a ——— SMUGGLING INTO FLORIDA. Judge Sargent, Commissioner of Customs, has just received a letter from an agent sta- tioned on the Florida coast, who has been in the navy and on blockade duty along that coast. He says there is no little smugglii go- ing on in those parts. He meets some of his old acquaintances who were engaged in run- ning the blockade during the rebellion, now following this unlawful business. The Collector at Key West, Mr. Howe, re- cently bad his suspicions aroused concerninga vessel off the Key, senta revenue cutter after ber and had her broughtin. She proved to be a smuggier bound tor Tampa Bay, and the Captain was obliged to pay duty on his amounting to #2.300. The Captain of the smug- gler said he would have to look up another cruising ground, as paying duties would ruin his business. ———— THE SPEECH OF THAD. STEVENS. The Republican press of the country almost without exception, so faras we haye seen, is outin rebuke of the disgraceful speech made by Thaddeus Stevens, assailing the President. In fact, the only exception we note, 1s that of the Washington Chronicle, which landed the buffoonery and mud-flinging of Stevens as ‘equalling and recalling the grandest efforts ot patriotic eloquence during the Revolutionary War.” WHITE HOU The largest assembly known for a long time, was in attendance to-day at the Executive Mansion. The halls and rooms were thronged until the last moment, with persons awaiting an opportunity to speak to the President. Among those admitted to an audience were Governor Parsons, of Alabama; Senators J. P- Stockton, D.S. Norton, Minnesota; B. Gratz Brown, Missouri; and J. H. Lane, Kansas. “CONGRESS, The Senate is not in session to-day, and the House—Mr. Washburne in the chair, Speaker Colfax haying gone to Hartford, Ct., to lecture there to-night—is hammering away in set speeches upon the Freedmen's Bureau bill. The bill will come up for a vote on Monday, and the next business taken up by the House will be the Bankrupt bill. PARDONS. But few pardons were granted to-day, al- though a large number are ready for the signa- ture of the President, and many more are in preparation. Wm. Maxwell and John Bur- gess, of the District of Columbia, who were sentenced to two years imprisonment for man- slaughter, were pardoned out to-day. SEA ISLANDS. It is said that General Sherman has written a letter in which he states that he only intended to locate the negroes who followed his army on the Sea Islands of South Oarolina tempo- rarily. This may lead to the defeat of the section of the Freedmen’s Bureau bill granting them possessory titles for three years. pons Fs reseenniaee armen Ava FLIGHT OF THE CONFEDERATE GEN. For- REsT.—A Cairo despatch states that Gen. W. B. Forrest baying heard, upon what he sup- Posed reliable authority, that the Secretary of ar bad issued an order for his arrest and de- portation to Washington for trial a milit court, has fied the country, and, it has gene to Mexioo. MINISTER TO THE DOMINICAN BEPUBLIO. 1t is believed that upon the recognition of th») Dominican Republic taking piace (as recom- mended by President Johnson in his message to Congress yesterday,) Gen. Wm. L. Caznean, a resident merchant there, will be appointed United States Minister, The accomplished wife of Gen Cagnean is better known here- abouts as “Cora Montgomery," s fluent writer upon Cuban and other topics. &7 Major General J. W. Fessenden, who has just been mustered out of service, has accepted the ition of Superintendent of the New En id Division of the National Express Oompany, of which General Joseph E. John- ston is President. General Fessenden’s head- quarters will be at Boston. sore XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. Satcrpay, February 3. TRE SENATE was notin session to-day. THE Hovusk was engaged on the Senate bin enlarging the powers of the F: ‘s Bu- reau. Mr. Marshall, of Lil., opposed the bill, re- garding it as contrary to the intent of the Con- stitution. There was no warrant for Congress becoming the common almoner, and taking un- known millions from the pockets of the (oiling millions, and distributing the money among those who bave recently become free. He re- garded this House as a revolutionary tribunal, and a Jacobir assembly, to register the edicts of a dictatorship. Mr. Hubbard, of Conn, —— ted the bill, howing that the subject would always be sub- jeet to the control of Congress, and that the establishment of the bureau was necessary. He contended it was constitutional. * TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. ——— FROM MEXICO. Reported Withdrawal ef the French Troops. New York, Feb. 3.—The Herald says :—From the capital and Vera Cruz we have reports to the effect that arrangements are now being perfected for the withdrawal of the French, and that Maximilian has given his consent for their departure, if the United States will send him troops to replace; that he has expressed his willingness to abdicate in favor of Iturbide: that he will soon receive another million of dollars from France; and that he will certainly make a change in his cabinet soon. The difficulty between the Pope and the Mexican clergy has been settled in fayor of the latter, but that between Maximillian and the clergy, on account of church contiscations, continues. About 30.000 stand of arms for the Imperial- ists, recently arrived at Vera Craz from New York, but being condemned as unserviceable, they were sent back. New York, Feb.3.—The Tribune’s Washing- ton correspondent says the immediate with. drawal of French troops from Mexico may be regarded as certain. Letters received confirm the news that an extraordinary commissioner has been sent to Mexico to make the necessary prepersions for the evacuation. The Emperor no longer insists on the receg- nition of Maximillian by the United States, but is satisfied with renewed promises that the Government of the United States will preserve the strictest neutrality with regard to Mexico Whether an Austrian force is to supply the piace of the departing French troops is not stated. AFFAIRS IN TEXAS. New ORLEANS, Feb. 3.—Gen. Weitzel issned an order directing eyery commanding officer to arrest all armed persons lurking in the dis- trict of the Rio Grande. A military commussign is now in session at Brazos Santiago, investigating the Bagdad af- fair. All persons, whether resident of Mexico or the United States, appear, who are conver- stint with any circumstances connected there- with. General Weitzel annulled the order muster- ing out the 116th colored infantry, until the re- port of the military commission: the arrival of Juarez at Santiago is again stated. A fire at Jefferson, Texas, destroyed two blocks of buildings. Loss $50,000. General Mower, commanding the sub-dis- tricts of Galveston and Houston, passed through here en reute home, previous to being mustered ont. Large invoices of pocus imported from Eng- jJand via Savannah, have arrived at Galveston 4nd gone into the interior. Several German vessels are soon expected at Galveston with emigrants. The Houston Telegraph says the freedmen are willing to make new contracts. The railroad between Layicia and Victoria is completed and running. Ger! Opera in Boston. Bostox, Feb. 3—Grover’s Grand German Opera closed their season to-day with a mati- nee. The house was filled to repletion. The public and press unanimously accord to the Germans, their superiority over the Italian Opera. Every Opera by them was given ina style seldom, if ever, equaled before. They will open in Washington on Monday next, and in Baltimore on Febuary 12th. Arrest. St. Lovis, Feb. 3.—General Coolbrongh, who has been engaged in various building op- erations in different parts ef the country, was arrested here to-da Baltimore Markets. BaLTiMore. Feb. 3.—Flour inactive and heavy. Seeds quiet; Clover 8y¥. Wheat dull. Corn heavy: White 8929); Yellow 75. Provi- sions steady. Lard 18aisy¥. Whisky pominal At $2 28. New York Markets. NEw YORK, Feb. 3.—Cotton dull at 48a49c. Flour firm and five cents higher, except South- ern, which is unchanged. Wheat advancing Corn dull and drooping. Beef steady. Pork heavy and unchanged. Whiskey nominal. see. LOCAL NEWS. eran esti Cuance or BiGamy.—Daniel Nelson, a con- traband living on Sth street east, near Mary- land avenue, was arrested yesterday by officer Leaves on the charge of bigamy, preferred by his second wife, Emily Nelson, and last eye- ning the case was heard by Justice Walter. It appeared from the evidence and the statement of parties that Nelson came from Virginia, and over two years ago his wife and ten children were sent South before the Confederate armies; that after he came here he married the com- plaifant, who was cognizant of all the facts, with the understanding that if his first wife should appear the complainant should give up all claim to him. A short time since the first wife og acca With her ten children, and Nelson left the comp ianss. According, as alleged, to the terms of the agreement: but the ecmplainant baying bad a child by him. was not satisfied, although the defendant agreed to pay two months’ house rent for the complain- ant and to support the child, togive her a start, and obtained the warrant for his arrest on the charge of bigamy. Justice Walter dismissed the case, ——_—_e—____ THE WASHINGTON CANAL Company.—Mr. Morrill yesterday introduced a bill to incor- Porate a company with this title, for the pur- pose _ leasing and using the Washington canal. It provides for the narrowing of the canal on the north side, making the width sixty feet from Seventeenth street west, ay feet from Sixth street westto B street south, and its present width from B street south to its outlet on the Eastern Branch. The depth required is four feet at all times; and the si: ast be so walled orsecured as to be of su mt beight and strength to allow the use of steam yessels. The work must be ied by Janvary 1, 1971, otherwise these privileges granted shall lapse. Itsball haye at jeast one jootof water at all times after twelve morths from the passage of the act; and the incorporators shall pay into the treasury of the city a sum equal to the ave- Tage income of the canal for the last ten years. The incorporators are allowed to rent any lands reclaimed by this improvement of the canal, and to charge and collect wharfage. —— le MetzzeRortT HALL.—This fine new ball, over the handsome music store of W. G. Metzerott, is nearly completed. It is a neat and elegan: saloon, 100 feet long by 46 feet wide, and will accommodate over 800 persons. Cane-seat arm chairs have been provided for the comfort ot visitors. A large platform, capable of accom- odating about 100 performers, is erected on the north end of thehall. The walls are for frescoing, which will be done as soon as the season becemes fayerabie. For the present it is heated by two large stoves, but itis the in- tention of preprietor to introduce the steam beating process by anotherseason. Thus, cen- trally iocated and elegantly furnished, this hal! will undoubtedly become a popular and tash. ionable resort tor concerts, balls, &c. a CrminaL Court, ig Fisher —Yesterday, after our report closed, James A. Tuck, con. yicted of the larceny of a horse, was sentenced to the Albany penitentiary. Henry Fletcher, convicted of larceny, was sentenced to 18 months in the penitentiary. Petty Laroxxy. esterday, Jas. McCol- each was arrested by Officer Leach, of the Third Ward, for the iarceny of a piece of ba- con from Jacob Miller, in Northern Mar- ket. Justice Thompson examined the case, aad sent him to jail for court, Orrsans’ Count, Judge Purcelil.—To-day, the will of the late Harriet Butier, bequesihing & block of land in Flint, Genesee county, Michigan, to ber ‘w, and other to her sisters in Montreal, Canada, was fil proven, and letters testamentary thereon isacd to Mrs. Euphemis B. Reilly. The will of the late David Atkins was folly roved, apd letters testamentary isned to aulda Atkins and George Atkins. Letters of administration were issued to Pat. rick White on the estate of the iate John Mc- Guire. Also, to Catherme Long on the estate of Wm e. Helen Batson was inted guardian to the orphans of the Iate yohh E Crawtord, U.S. A nyentories of the personal estates of Eliza Reeves and Henry Lehne were returned. Dirricutty Bstweex Oorwsr..—This morning, during the argumentof Mr. Bradiey, Sr., in the gold case of Peyton agt Sweeney & Huyck, in the Circuit Court, (Judge Olin,) Mr. Riddle remarked that a ¢ made by Mr. Bradley was untrue. Mr. Bradley advanced towards Mr. Riddle, and said that if he repented the remark he would slap his face, or words to that effect. Mr. Riddie immediately rose from his seat, when the Court ordered to their seats. nee Brreiartovs ATTEMPTS.—Last night two attempts at burglary was made on Lovisiana avenue, between 6th aod 7th streets. The gTocery establishment of J.C. Whitwell & Co. Was entered, but pothing taken except a few. counterfeit fractional currency notes. T. Parker's painting establishment wy entered,and the books and papers in’ scattered around, but nothing carried ——— ee Tue IssunctTion Case —The injgunc! Lewis Clephane, Z. OC. Kobbins, an Croseman, against the Mayor and of Washington, to restrain the payment expenses of the late special election on m suffrage, has been set for a hearing before Chief? Justice Cartter, in chambers, for 6 o'clock om Tuesday next. —_——o——— Drap Bary.—About nine o'clock this morn- ing, Officer Grant, of the Fourth Ward, found in the mouth of the sewer at the corner of #th and E streets, the body of a white female in fant, which be took to the station, where it awaits an inquest. Corrrionts.—During the year 1865 there were 110 copyrights secured in this District by entry in the clerk's office of the District Supe- nor Court, embracing a number of books, pho- tographs, &c. += Affairs in Georgetown. Tue CANAL.—The energetic superintendent of this section of the canal bas succeeded in pushing forward the repairs of the break near the feeder so that they are ly aeereeieg completion, and are now sufficiently advanced to enable the superintendent to let the water in, which he inténds to have done to-night to ena- ble the mills to begin operations on Monday morning. The canal company bas also im- proved the canal near the aqueduct by moving the derricks of the Cumberland and Borden companies back to the line of the canal: here- tofore they were several feet over the line Superintendent Cameron will soen complew this work also, and have all things ready for the opening of the approaching season. Tae Coat Surewentrs.—The shipments of coal, which were suspended by the closing of Tiver channel, were resumed this week, though shipments were small comparatively. From Ray's Docks 57 tons were shipped, and from the Consolidation Wharves 203 tons. The coai at the docke can be shipped in 8 few days un- der favorable circumstances. FLove anp Gratn Market.—The market closes without 8 material change since vester- day. The demand for flour is moderate to sup- ply the local trade at the prices quoted in yes- terday’s Siar. No wheat offered. Pork.—There are no arrivals of pork report- @d thie morning. Sales to-day from the stock in band are reported at $13.50 to $14.50 per 190 Ibs. PoRT oF GEORGETOWN.—There were no ar. rivals or clearances registered this morning. NOVEL AND ATTRACTIVE ENTERTAIN. For the Benefit of §T. JOSEPH'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, AT GONZAGA HALL, F street. between 9th and 10th streets, ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, February 7th, AtTis o'clock. Tickets, 50 Cents. fe 2-3t* ADIES—ADOPT THE BOPEAN STYLE 4 of trimming the bottom your Skirts with Mohair Cerd i All colors on band, and also made to order in aa hour's time. E. L. SCHMIDT'S, 299% Pennsyivania avenue. ‘avin, ght ont the inte! y partner. JOHN DERRY. in the Grover's Theater Billiard Saloon, 1 will be pleased to see my old frienis and the public generally. JOSIAH SIM P: Proprietor Grover's Theater Billiard Sal » fe2-lw* E street, between 13th and ith eta. y COURT FOR WASHINGTON —- COUNTY In the matter of the petition of Mary W. Rod bird, guardian to orpbans of Ephraim B. Rod- bird, for sale of real estate. The said’guardian having this day reported the sale of part of Lot 12. Square 680, to Timothy Ko- vane, for fifteen cents per foot, it is this 38th day of Jenuary, A. D. 1865, lered. That said sale so re- vad confi on the 24th dey of Febra- if no objection be made thereto on or be- fore that day; provided « copy of this order be — in eee ty Star onco a woek lor three weeks before sa‘ WM. F. PURORLL, nA Tost ee ROBBINS true copy—Test : De 8. fe 2-lawSw* = Register of Wills. ( RPHANS’ COURT, Feb. 24, 186—Disraict or CotumBia, Wasuincrox County, To wt: -—lu the case of rence A. larjelin Ann M. Tar della, administrators ef Hani M. Walker, deceased, the administrators aeforessid have with the approbation of the Orpbase" svourg ot ashington county aforesaid, n urday, the 2th day of rua wiss6. fOr the final settle ment and distribution deceased, and of the asrets ip hand as far as the have been collected and turned into money, where all the creditors and heirs of sai deceased aro notified to sttend,(at the Orphans’ Court of Wast ington County aforesaid,) with their claims properly vouched, or they may otherwise by Loy ex ne > sll ben estate: prov scopy published one aerk a Spee in the Broe- Star previous ie - ee Test—Z_ 0. ROBBINS, fe 2-JawSw* Regi ister of Witks. EXPRESS GOMPARY ADAMS EXCPFIOR S14 PERK’A AVENUB, BEARCH OFFIOB, 919 PENNSYLVANIA AVERU! " WILLARDS. GREAT EASTERN, NOBTHEBN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN EXPRESS FORWARDERS r , OPPOSITE Merchandise, Money. and Valuables of all kinds forwarded with dispatch to all scocssible sections of the country. COLLECTION OF NOTES, DRAFTS, AND BILLS, Made ina accessible parts of the United States. ©. 0. DUNN, Agent, _ne 1s-tf Washington, D. 0. FRENCH ALMANACS FOR 1566.—A! ae del’ Liiustrstion. Almanach Musical manach des Victolres de apoteon ft iilustre do,la Viclle Chesson.” Almanscn Pre Ectee: “inenthken fete ete FRANCK TAYLOR. EROME’S HAIB COLOR RESTURER FOR J retaining and gradually bri: back the Hi tote original color without the incenveuionce ai, tending the use of the dye. Sold by ali draggists 7 cents per bottle. igi te MEDICATED GINGER BRRBaD NUTS, for worms, unsivaled in efficacy and pe. culiarly adapted for children, eaten as as ordinary cake For sale by druggists. Price 36 cents per box yan 18-c0ly JROQUETS.—Boquets, Cut Flowers, Wreath B aaa ny Baskets, Plants of CR scriptions can Le had at the - et of JOUN H. SMALL, Sih n. Goorecrowe Signe de T-colm* OOP SKIRT MANUFAC PORY—49 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts.. sod Dorth 7th street, between Land M, Washiogton, D.C. Constantly on hand, and made to order, first class Wi Hoop Skirts, of every style, ove Tape and red. Pepsi ced aioe. Skirts chreres gad x ius co. dete MOVAL —! SANFORD has Bit = ney the show room, up stairs, No. q searies SPace. to toe Sth ctrecta, where she will be’ bappy to friends and custewers. in 480 J. KARR, 480 Inventor and Patentes of Karr's Oclobrated AMERICAN OCHRONOMBTER, Manufecturer aud Dealer in Chronomoters end Watches, No. 40 Penna. ave.. bet. 34 and 4% ste, wi . Wetckes Bepaired and Warranted. des8-4ar° é ' 4 4 —