Evening Star Newspaper, February 6, 1866, Page 2

W. B. WALLACH, Editer and Prepricter. WASHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY.......... FEBRUARY 4, 1866. | $$$ ————————— WASHINGTON C pg nS SER oN | 7 Annaal Supper of t! G G7 READING MATTER ON BVERY PAGE B OUTSIDER FOR INTERESTING TRLB- GRAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. THE RECEPTIONS. ‘THE PRESIDENT'S. ‘The Indies of the Executive Mansion will receive visitors every Tuesday evening from 7 to 10 o'clock, and every Friday from 1 to 3p. m. MEMBERS OF THE CARINET. The Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs. Mc- Culloch receive Thursday evenings, from $ to 11 o'clock, during the months of January and February, and Mrs: McCulloch alsoon Wed- nesday mornings. The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Har- lan will, forthe present, receive their friends om Monday evenings. Mrs. Harlan and the jadies of the family will also receive on Wed- meeday sfternvons. Mrs. Attorney General Speed will receive her friends between the hours of 1 and 4 o'clock on Wednesday afternoons. SPEAKER COLFAX. Speaker Colfax's receptions are on Thursday evenings from §% till 11. The reception of Speaker Colfax's mother and | sister, Mrs. and Miss Mathews, for ladies, and gentlemen accompanying them, areevery Wed- mesday afternoon from 12 to 3. ce- GEN. GRANT’S RECEPTION, The reception at the residence of Lieutenant General Grant last evening, was one of the most delightful assemblies of the kind in Washington experience. Amongst the host of distinguished quests present were Secre! Stanton, Secretary McCulloch, Gener Townsend, Thomas, Augur, Hardie, Kilton, Meigs, Doubleday, Fry, McKibben, Curtis, Schofield, Fessenden, Rucker, Dent, Major A. K. Long, of the President's staff, Speaker Col- fax, Admiral Farragut, Bishop Simpson, Sena- tors Wilson, Sherman, Trumbull, Doolittle, Stewart, Hendricks, Williams, Col. Bowers, A. A. G. to General Grant, and Senator Fow- ler, from Tennessee, and numerous othermem- bers of Congress, foreign envoys, officers of the army and navy and municipal authorities. ECONOMY IN WASTE PAPEB. Hitherto the waste paper, notes, securities, &c., accumulating in the Treasury Department has been burned; the Secretary, for the purpose of economizing the expenses of the Govern- ment, bas now under consideration, a plan for manufacturing this waste Pe into paper Stock. It is estimated that the quantity de- stroyed by burning in the last fiscal year was about thirty tone; and that this year the waste paper will reach forty tons. It is said that by erecting machinery inthe Treasury for re Gucing this waste paper to pulp and manu- facturing it into paper, envelopes and paper enough could be furnished to cause an im- portant saving to the Government. THE BIGHT TO TAX NATIONAL BANK SHARES. A case bas been for some days before the Supreme Court of the United States, which involves the right of the State authorities of New York to tax the shares of National Banks. The decision of the Court will affect some fifteen millions ot annual Bank product, and some six hundred millions of national securi- ties. Mr. D. F. Murphy, one of the conductors of “The Reporter,” took a short-hand report of Mr. Evart’s speech, which speech attracted to the Court room a large audience. DESTITUTE FREEDMEN OF ANNAPOLIS. Reports from citizens of Annapolis having been received at the Freedmen’s Bureau stating that a great deal of suffering and Mestitution existed among the freedmen of that city, Lieut. S. N. Clark visited Annapolis last week with instructions to inguire into the condition of the colored people. e reports yery little destitu- tion among them. All were at work and there seemed to be an abundance of employment for them. The city authorities expressed them- selves amply able and willing to provide for all cases of suffering that might occur. SANITARY COMMISSION. The foliowing is a statement of the transac- tions of the Sanitary Commission during the Month of January, 1956:—Number of claims received, 1,660; number of claims allowed, 775, representing a cash value of $112,991.55, as follows: Widows’ pensions 43, value $4,5:0.50; invalid 214, value $17,01 prize money Of pay, &c , value 24 bounty, &c., $32, value 83,512. —- letters received during the same time is i. : SECRETARY HARLAN’S RECEPTION. ‘The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Har- Jan last night received a very large proportion of the elite of the National Metropolis. Tne Senate, House of Representatives and the Army were unusually well represented. A number of foreign ministers, members of the Cabinet, Gignitaries of the church, and others, were among — Serge and at a late hour the guests departed, apparently highly gratified With the entertainment of the evening, i -_ FREEDMEN’S HOSPITAL REPORT. The monthly report of Dr. R. Reyburn, sar- on-in-chief of this freedmen’s district, has mreceived. The report states the number of sick freedmen under treatment during the Month of January to be 2,119, of these 47 died, 1,609 were discharged cured and 373 are still under treatment. ‘Tue Orzra.—A full and fashionable house greeted the German Opera Troupe lasteven- ing. Flotow’s charming opera, « Martha,” Sparkling with gems of melody, was present- ed, and the audience testified their pleasure by frequent applause. Johannsen as « ‘“é ‘was charming as ever; Habelmann sang “ Li- onel” with his usual sweetness and power; Weinhch was acceptable as « Plunkett,” and Dauiba as “Nancy” gave evidences of im- provement in voice and action since her last Sppearance in this city. The excellence of the Music, however, and the general fidelity with which the opera was rendered, barely atoned for the omission of one of the finest scenes— that between Lionel and Martha—in the fourth Bet. This evening “Faust” will be presented, ‘With about the same cast as in former repre- sentations in this city; the most noticeable change being the appearance of Mad. Rotter as “Marguerite,” which, it is claimed, is one of her best parts. Hermanns, in his wonder- ful impersonation ef « Mephistopheles,” would alone draw a crowded house. MUCLTIPLiING Names.—No little confusion and annoyance in the transaction of business has been occasioned by the fact that different National Banks in the same city have had Gesignations so nearly alike as to be mistaken for each other. The same difficulty seems likely to take place here in regard to the mul. titude of new insurance companies asking for charters at the bands of Congress this session. ‘We would suggest for instance to the corpo- rators for the proposed “ National Capital In- surance Company" that there already exists here the «National Union Insurance Com- pany,” (of which Messrs. George W. Eiggs, Charlies Knap, H.C. Fahnestock and others Are directors.) and the name is so similar as to be likely to create confusion. THADDEUS Srevens.—The Albany Journal | emememe the address of Thad. Stevens famous. and declares his “assumed leader- ship of the House as an unmitigated muis- Srey se Msays, further, that: it Bac na determined to produce a di- vision between the two Drauches bf the Admins this Pennsylvania Danton would be precisely the man to inaugurate it. His theater is anarchy: his weapon, denunciation: bis work, disorder. Without parallel im fe- rocity and coarseness, he Devertheless possesses po —— ability which magnifies ry ity for evil, and prompts hb. m most shameful acts. bia <8 ies All of which 1s true and forcibly spo! for nothing when it is Yememeren ar nearly & solid Republican yote was cost for the Measure that Mr. Stevens advocated.—Bugalo Courier. S77 Treasurer Spinner hi lespatched a cir- eular tothe varicus banks, inquiring whether their returns of balances, on which the tax ts impposed, are piade up from the actual amount remaining,or from the balance afler exchanges. ‘The former is what is contemplated by iaw. S7The naval race between the steamers at ipo snd Winooskj, for one tipusand Iniles is to be commeneed & tiny EVENING STAR. | other ca WS. UNCLAIMED TELEGRAM : AMERIC. Rare ’, MN as {OF want of wulicient address and fro JH Blwood see: C Umble, DrCES8t si BP SNYDER. Manager RIOKET crags ace Club will | Benart's Restaurant, 151 Pa. ave,, ‘RS. bectetary F. TAYLOR, Seo. THE LIQUOR DEALERS’ ASSO@IATION FF ofghebistrict or Columbia will hold a meot- my 1 at Temperat Hall, E street, between sth aud 1th street, at Toy Oa Ube jsttendance of every wholesale ‘ond uor Dealer is earnex noated. fes-21*" J! A. MATTINGLY. les, Sec. j (1 tatepices of the £G, Lecture, under the H Idiors’ “ rhtepices the, Soldiers” and ‘aatlora’ Nae be delivered by the Hon. iN Wo Fousey. at the ithodii it Gharch ath street. between hod f be E and ¥. on TUES- 1856. «ie ® Bookstores, Hotels and stikedon. {ye o242> CONCEBT AT THE ‘ FOUNDRY M. &. CHURCH, Corner léth and G streets, THUESDAY, Feb. 8th, at 73¢ o'clock, To be given by the SABBATH SCHOOL AND CHOIR, Assisted by the best singers of the city. Chorus of * pickets Fifty Cente; to be had at B. H mts; to . BL - mets's Hat Store. oon WEDDINGS, DINNER PARTI. LD. Onterer and Confections Nav sts Street, between G and H. Nia NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS — distribution de: it of the Weshingtos jas Light caeeer have removed their office to No. 464 10th, between D and K, where persons ve reason to believe that their meters or service are out of erder, will please notif; Wit: SORE E, Saperintenient wee igate Rotlty ion. who will give prompt attention. vez” Gko: Rt McILHENNY, Engineer. E8,.BALL fig 0. D OPERA! ITSON & CO.’S Edition of Librettos of all the Operss to be played this season. For sale at ELLIS’S Music Store, fe6-3t 306 Pa avenue, near 10h street. pass KID GLOVE DEPOT. FULL STOOK OF THE BEST AND MOST popular makes just 1 eceived, viz: COURVOISIER’S, ALBXANDBE’s, JOUVAN’S, and TEEFOUSSE & CO.'s, In white, light, medium, dark, and black. JOS. J. MAY & 00., 308 Pennsylvania avenus, fe 6-2tif between 9th and 10th streets, BALLS, PARTIES, &c. Ts INDEPENDENT sui 1ALS Take pment their friends andthe pabine thet v wi give their SIXTH GRAND BALL, ‘AT ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, (Seventh street,) on MONDAY BYBNING, FEBRUARY 12, 1866. Tickets $1. admitting a gentleman ladies. Te Conarities ot artonbencete have vem taa: ple parations to secure en ge and somfort of their guests, and assure all who will favor us with their presence an agreeable evening. oo. no improper persons will be admitted. ‘omm iite: A 2 MW. Lesooy BH Stewart 3. W: Meyers, G. W.Tenley, UL. EK. Valentine, J. W. Withers, 3: ¥ Bote , cE ara,” & Gatto a * le . Gatto. G. W. Gladmon, : fo 6-6t* Flfst ceanp FENIAN BALL a By the Wnited Circles of the WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN BROTH- EEHOOD, AT ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, Seventh Street, FEBRUARY 9, 1866. The Committee of Arra: nts cordially invite all Irjanmen and the felends of risk natlonalty, or expense = more this the most brilliant affair of the n” —J.3.K: town Ci ie Gieeonards Barateia Grelee sD. wer, Sircle, EB. ‘Connor, Emme: Oirela: d. Mdarthy, Liberals Circle; J.O"Meara, Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting a Gentleman os. 7 STREET PASSENGER RAILWAY i Saale TA ELIEF ASSOCIATION Most respectfully announce to thetr friends and the public generally that thelr FIRST GRAND BALL will take place at ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, 7TH STRERT, Ox WEDNESDAY BVENING, Frs. 71x, 1566. The best Cotillon Music has been engaged. The committee pledge themselves to spare neither geine or expense te make this the most agreeable all of the season. TICKETS 81, admitting a gentleman and Iadios, tobe nad ot ry conductor or ever Cegtho man ros Committe ents. — ne, Jas. Slack. William DeSilver, George G. Leoch, Na. Porter. fe 2.5t LOST AND FOUND. OST—Accidentally. on Saturday night.a GOLD L HUNTING CASS WATCH, with cable chain attached. The finder will be very liberaily re- warded. and no questions asked, if he will return it to the Btar office, fe 6 2t* {3+ MINK FUR COLLAR, on Betardey evening | Feb. 3d. at Odd Fellows’ Hall. By returning t! corner Penna. be suitably rer ame to Capt. @EO. E. HENRY and 18th street, the finder will led. fe 6-3t* WASHINGTON, D. 0., FEBRUARY 5, 1866, Our: business, heretofore condneted under the name and style of J. P. BARTHOLOW, we will conduct hereafter as the firm of J. P. BARTHO- LOW & CO. Swe vena Warehouses in Washington, D. 0.,and Alexan- dria, Va. fe 5-3t Sttvee WABE. SOLID SILVER TEA SETS, FORKS, SPOONS, &e. Also, every variety of FANCY SILVER WARE, Suitable for WEDDING PRESENTS. M. W. GALT & BRO., Jewellers, 354 Pennsylvania avenue, fo 5-6tif Near Metropolitan (late Brown’s)Hotel He TO BE A CONGRESSMAN, BY THE BARD OF OAK HALL, 7 lawyers lived in s Western town, awyers they were of some renown— To Congress each did wish to go, But how to do it they did not know. At writing speeches one did jum Tobe delivered onthe sump? The other to Washington did go; But why he went, no one did know, At last the day for stumping came; ‘They were to stump in towne the same, At the same time. all through the State— To stump, te drink, discuss, debate, Number one the contest did commence; He talked right smart, and talked with sense; But his clethes so awkwardly did fit, Some thought him clown, some a wit. Namber two began. The i Atall he said would yell * Booka: uid le was di: $0 well. the effect was such, They believed all he said and twice as much, Number one at last gave ap in despai: Said he “Old fel, you have gut me th You went to Washington this fall, And bought that suit at Smith’s Oak Hall.” SMITH BROTHERS & CO., MERCHANT TAILORS, AND DEALERS IN GENT'S FURNISHING GOODs, OAK HALL, 464 SEVENTH STREET, _fob-tf —Two thousand PLCKS in goed order. steel points. Also ons thousand long and short handles) which will be sold at a bargain. CHAPIN & MATLOCK, fe 3-3t* No, 450 G st., bet, 6th and 7th. F412 70 LOOK UPON! 100 bbls choice Extra FLOUB, selling at $11. 20 bags more of that BIO COFFER, selling now at 28 cents Crushed and White SUGARS reduced 2 cents per peund, Good BROWN SUGAR for 123, cents, Freeh BOLL BUTTER ond RUGS, , ©, WiTMER, fes3t* __111 Pa. av., bet. 19th and Dtk'ste WATCHES. LONDON, GENEVA, COPENHAGEN, AND AMERICAN WATCHES, A large assortment of every variety. M. W GALT & BRO., Jewelers, 354 Pennsylvania avenue, fe$-6tif near Metropolitan (late Brown’s) Hotel. ¢ 2 AS. OO BS 6, 1,600 bushels of prime Jackson WHITE POTA- TOES just arrived and for sale from vessels in lots to suit purchasers by PETER BERRY, fe 2-6t" 8 Water street, Georgetown. Orzs3 OF THE HOPE DESPATCH, Third street. near Pennsylvania avenue, Wasuincton, January 29th, 1888, a NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. @ business of this Company be closed and atter the Ist of February. ae = All persons having claims against this Office will SS Same with proper vouchers before the ary » 8355. W. A. H: BLANK, Agent feb 2-t15 Hope Despatc! Domcaty. A LARGE STOCK OF MERCHANDISE, from Fo Bieta States Government Hospital and ‘Army rising— Linen Table 8) Linen Bed ¥ a ple Spreads, _ Spreads, ‘oolen . terpanes, Eubter Blankets, Linen Koller Towels, Linen Sheets, ‘oolen Socks, Linen Pillow’Slips, Striped Bed Sacks, air Mattresses, Linen Bed > tctsemnmeres §— fily Eictay ‘otton Shirts, ron a Cotton Drawers. Bedside Tables, Kult Dressing Gowns, Mosquito Netting, Fronch Furniture, @hintz Ourtains, &c., &c. This sale offers unnsual inducements to 1 ties wishing to purchase for housekcepi. poses. ze above ri wo on, be old in quantities DI yt who wis! sell again. Goods of all descriptions bought, sold, and ex- changed. PORDAMBON'S On. = 506 Ninth street, fe2-tf one door north of Penn. avenue. BEWARE OF BUBGLARS!!! ‘The best. simplest, and cheapest Lock ever in the market, suitable tor Beenie eee oud Railroad cars. as it secures the Bash either up or down. Just the ting Se the present time when y . of mt Rel. iburn’s Bevotional Stud: res. ewle's Glimpsen of Histor a ‘aor saics Humen Life. Smile’s Lives ulton fi'Cnina, 2 voles, Dickens’ Works: dervetee Ci 1» 2 vols. ickens ‘orks, vels.; don {fer} FRANCK TAYLOR” (Bockzer AND GLASSWARE, ould remind our friends and customers that oan fcck of the ‘above goods Is kept com le measont ol mp0 Foods direct can supply the beat quality at as low prices an lium grades are usuall, Sorin, cities, PLATED WA at clans. phe WEBS & BEVERIDGE, 604 Odd Fellows’ Hall, je 7-101° Seventh street. PALZBBANGINGSs — A large assortme nt, of the lowest cash prices, at TATE 8 doors above Odd Fo'lows’ Hall, and 020-60" L98t7°. Thursday, February 1, Black aud Tan DOG. with a leather collaron. A liberal re- ward will be given on his recovery. 24% 8th street. fe id | O8T—Sometime since. a BEASTPIN ,contain- "in ing bair, and the init: . Gy. old be- neath the glass. A reward of $5 will be id if left th M. W. GALT & BRO., Jewellers, 354 Penva, avenue. fe 3-3t $5 REWARD—Lost, on Monday evening, the 8th instant, an ivory headed red wood CANE, with gold band. The above reward will be y returning the same at No. 20 Louisiana opposite Sth street west, BOARDING. FPCRNIEHED BOOM, with BOARD, for one gentleman. Inquireat 54 Dunbarton st., bet. Green and Montgomery, Georgetown. fe 6-3t* RIVATE BOABD CAN BE OBTAINED IN a Cstholic enor with pleasant front room, with use ef parlor, &c., on the northeast cerner of 10th street and Mass avenue, No. 374. fe 3 3t* BoABDING a well furnished back PARLOR for rent with good BOARD; suitable for three gentlemen, or gentleman and wife. Terms $30 Jo month, ges included, 156 G street, between 2th and 2st. feb 3-1w* Fc RENT—Furnished and unfurnished BOOMS. with good TABLE BOARD. Apply Ge 7th street, west side, bet. H and I ste, je 2-lw Lee Lane 'S HOTEL.—Gentlemen and their wives. iso single gentlemen, can be aceommodated with good BOARD on reasonable terms, at the old estab! nt. corner of Bridge and High streets, Georgetown terminus of the W. and G. B.B. Table transient custom . fo 1-Im* J.LANG, Proprietor. GENTLEMEN AND THEIB WIVES AND tingle senslemen can obtain geod ROOMS BOARD, by the week or month. A few poacaers ames. Boe mecaer ates 287 3 ween a treet Willard’s Hotel. et! tededee a a ll ABLE BOARD at No. 464 10th at: T doors north of the avenue. Terms § iS por mont! de er —_——__—— PERSONAL. ees Witt THE GENTLEMAN WHO ADVER- tised a Cottage House and 21,000 feet of = for sale in the Star of the 28th inst., over ne signature of “Cottage,” call at the Star Office. NOTICE TO ISREALITES, Iam prepared to furnish MATZES for the com- tpg passover at Baltimore prices, JOSEPH KAUFMAN. 333 B street sout! ats Capitol Hill, ——— EEKSONAL —MIS8 SMITH, Lia Favorite Cigar Store, 46735 lath street, ‘between E and F, keeps Soe pe | on hand fine Cigars and Tobacco Sow wiles. ‘0 prove it ts by giving her acall, fo m* I ADIES WISHING TO LEARN the art of ma- 4 Kies WAX FLOWERS can do so by calling at No. 687 H street, between 4th and 6th sts. Flow- ors made to order for receptions and parties. f3-3t* OTICE 18 HEBEBY GIVEN TO ALL PER- N sens who had placed claims for collection im the hands of the late George F. Hugeley, that they can obtain hee rom fue Se renee ty athe fo 3-3t* bet, Mass. avenue and K si: ES Srentie and K st. M. PRINCE, the only STAMPER i W Th thle District wtunte terion caress!) his © ere particniarly, that he hi tien with any 60-called ‘Stam; Place, Rot even om # street. He of more elaborate desi; ae, ja 13-tf Cle EDUCATIONAL. ol gl Sak ruin ieee Os 7OUNG LADIES’ SEMINARY, W Y D. C., No. 367 I street, between Tyan lath cl strects. ‘A class cf young ladies will be. received February 7th. at the school rooms of the building, opposite Franklin Square, formerly knewn as La- fayette Tustitute. Every facility will be offered to those wishing to pursue a thorough English educa- tion. including higher ‘Mathematica. “1 will aleo be given in the Languages. a the Ornamental branches. Circulars may be ob- Fre oh fg SPPlying iY the building between = am and ... or ressin; Principal, M.J. HARBOVER, No. 131 weetats Georgetown. fo 5-3t* 0 SEE Sposzouzo COLLEGE. near Pikesville. Balti- f this Institution Opens an MORDAT. Fevene oO! is Institution o on , Fel The number of pupils is so limited and the ne 1s, that each one recet \- are to 2 Students of an fe ma) te time, application to the Principal giasinnd hae ja.18-Im REV. Q. 8. WALDRON, S*; TIMOTHY'S HALL.—The duties of _— stitution will be resumed ‘on Sept. 18, 1365, For terms, &c., tal and circular at the cipal ‘bookstores of, * oly, or sdaoee the Pri. au it * Satonsvilis, Ma, ISSULUTION OF CO-PARTNE: I Feving bonght out the interest of begets JOHN DEBRY, in the Grover’s Theater Saloon, I will be pleased to see my ol is *proprictor Grover's Taseier Bultiond aes rover jeatel forlw Evtrest, between 13th and lith ets, OQUETS.—Boguets, Cut Fi , Wi Coe ee ae seniptions can. be had at the well-known establish- a of JOH: . SMALL, 6th st,, Georgetown de 2-colm* ——___—____ 4e H-esim* OP SKIRT MANUFACTORY—49 Lovisiana A avenue, between 6th and 7th sts.. and aoe Dorth 7th street, between Land M. Washington, glass Wore Tape, Hoop ‘skirts, ot omer igie, 1» of © jength aud size, Bkirtaaltered and repaired. 2 ia 16-Im* J. WEIL & 00. ATES. L* _ ia LATHES, ae 000 LATHS ust ved. and for at deZe Wo Seventh 'J.° PERSONS SECURING I0R. For sale. five hundred cart-loads ; apr, at GALT Kindling tud'stove Woed Dice, OF at Mill foot of thet es et and 22th i EMOVAL.—MIs8 hei Rites Dales SANFORD has removed her Stairs’ Hor Sao mankoe Race a, bot ; Bo. ¢ 8th streets, hair cham ou 480 J. KARR 4 Inventor and Patentes of Kerr's Celebrated AMERICAN CHRONOMETER, Manufacturer Dealer ii 4 wae HO 20 Peune ave.sbet’ and 455 fet ‘etches Repaired cad Werranted. do 33-4" j Five Twenties, 1964... S. Five Twenties, 1965... S Ten Forties .... -S. Seven Thirties ..... One-year Uertificates—new . NEW YORK FIRST BOARD BALES. Coupons, 13%; Five Twenties, 1868, 103; Five Twenties, 1864, 102%; Five Twenties, 1865, 12 ¥; Tem Forties, 9%\; Seven Thirties, 994; Uertificates, 98%; Gold, 139%. ———__+ 2re-__ " CONGRESS. In the Senate, to-day, Mr. Sumner is pro- ceeding with his two day's speech, on the re- construction amendment. In the House, the Freedmen's Bureau bill was passed by a vote of 136 to 53. The bill, as paseed, is in the shape of the substitute to the Senate bill reported by Mr. Eliot from the Se- lect Committee on Freedmen’s Affairs. The substitute was farther amended prior to its pas- sage, 80 as to confine the operations of the Bu- reau to the section of the country within which the privileges of the writ of habeas corpus was suspended, February 1, 1566; and providing that no person shall be deemed destitute, suf- fering, or dependent upon the Government tor support, who, being able to find employment, could, by proper industry and exertion, avoid such destitution, suffering, or dependence. REPORT OF THE MILITABY COUNCIL. The Councils of the Major Generals of the army, which finished its conferences on Sat- day last, has, it is stated, submitted its report to Senator Wilson, Chairman of the Senate Military Cemmittee. It is said they make several suggestions in opposition to admitting volunteer officers into the regular army, and would modify toa considerable extent the bill for the reorganization of the army; and that they approve of the bill for the re-establish. ment of the State militia, and recommend some additions! changes towards perfecting the regular army bill. The proposition to increase the number of cadets one hundred and fifty, so that each State may have two cadets, and seventy-five to be appointed from the sons of officers and soldiers who have been killed in jo service, has, it is said, been approved by em. CATTLE PLAGUE IN THE NETHEBLANDS. Our Consul at Rotterdam, states in his de- spatches to the Department of State, under dates of January 10th, 1966, that the cattle plague is still on the increase in Holland, and has now extended to the province of North Brabant. An official report recently published shows the following figures in relation to this epidemic: Number of cattle infected, 4,084; number that have died of the disease, 1,421, number recovered, 941. The Consul says that persistent efforts are being made to arrest the spread of the plagne by legislation, such as giving advice and instruction, how further disasters may be prevented; yet the disease seems to increase, and defies all attempts to arrest its progress. A RIPPLE IN THE HOUSE. To-day, Mr. (Gen.) Rosseau, of Ky , rose to & personal explanation, and designated certain statements made by Mr. (Revy.) Grinnell, of Iowa, in regard to himself and freedmen’s af- fairs in Kentucky, as untrue. Mr. Grinnell replied in substance that he stood by his state- ments. After some farther sparring between the gentlemen, the purport of which did not reach the galleries, the subject was dropped. —<$<$<____ GRADE OF GENERAL IN THE U. 8. ARMY. ‘The Military Committee of the House voted this morning to report 4 bill creating the grade of general in the army of the United States. The pay is to be an increase of $130 per month over the pay of the Lieutenant General under existing laws. PARDONS. But little can be done in the granting of par- dons, on account of the pressure of business at the State Department, where a large number are awaiting the signature of the Secretary of State. A numberof Mississippi pardons were ce from the Attorney General’s office —___. WHITE HOUSE. This being one of the Cabinet days, but few persons called on the President; among the few who obtained interviews was Senator Foot, of Verment. All of the members of the Cabinet were in attendance, ——+<0e XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. TvEspDay, February 6. SeNATE.—Mr. Sumner, from the Uommittee on Foreign Relations, ted & bill to au. thorize the appointment of a diplomatic repre- sentative to the Republic of Dominica. Mr. Willey offered a resolution, which was adopted, pate yr? Commi os ittee on = Ju- dici: to reporta r the payment of loyal popeet of ately rebellious States for quicen- master stores taken from them for the use of the United States armies, The morning hour having expired, the joint resolution to amend the Constitution was taken up. Mar. Doolittle presented as a substitute for the. proposition before the Senate, a joint resolution to amend the Constitution by basing repre- ite aad upon the number of yoters in each tate, Mr. Sumner resumed the floor, in continua- tion of his argument commenced yesterday. Hovsg.—The Speaker iaid before the Honse the reportet Mr. Hays, one of the Treasury Commissioners, on the subject of taxation in general and funding the public debt. It was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means, Mr. Rice, of Mass., from the Committee on Naval Affairs, reported back the Senate joint resolution of thanks to Admiral Farragut aud the efficers and crew under him for their gal- lant conduct before Mobile on the Sth of Au- gust, ited. On motion of Mr. Miller, of Pa., a resolution ‘was adopted instructing the Committee on Na- val ‘Affalre toiuquire into the ae peep of so amending the law creating the Naval Acad- emy as to admit therein cadets up to the age of twenty-one years, so a3 to accord with those admitted into the Military Academy. The Speaker said his attention had been called by members to the fact that the bronze ornaments on the door had been mutilated and some carried away. The subject was referre:! to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, The House resumed the consideration of the Senate bill to enlarge the powers of the Freed- men’s Bureau. The first amendment yoted on was that pro- posed by Mr. Smith, namely: that none of the provisions of this act shall extend to, or be in forcesin, the State of Kentucky. lt was re- jected—yeas 34, pays 131. The Honse next voted on the substitute for the bill | paper by Mr. Stevens, which, among other things, provided that the freed- men shall retain the lands on the basis of the homestead law, not exceeding forty acres each, and thatthe occupants of land under Major General Sherman’s special field order are con- firmed in their possession, and no person shall be disturbed or ousted therefrom unless a set- tlement shall be made with eaid occupant by the former owner, satisfactory to the Commis- sioner of the Freedmen’s Bureau. This substitute was rejectea—yens 37, nays I 26. The bill was passed—yeas 136, nays 33. Mr. Rosseau rose toa nal explanation, saying that Mr. Grinnell, in his remarks yes- terday, had referred tohim as degrading his State. He (Mr. Rossean) pronounced the as- sertion as false and foul slander, and un- worthy to be uttered by a gentleman on this fleor. Mr. Grinnell replied, he had no desire to do injustice, but he had criticised the gentleman's language as he understood it, and he stood by that criticism. He stood on his rights as @ member of this House, and would dischar; bis duties as he maces ee Seen Pye et ~ criticised the gentleman's enage it unworthy of an American officer and ‘of the State of ome e Mr. Rosseau he understood the gentle- man was a Minister of the Gospel, but had yet to learn shee The remark a ee exceedin; grace from a gentleman slept in safety, while others were on the battle- fleld. Mr. Grinnell further replied, saying he was & man before he was & Minister. He was not ashamed ef his origin and profession, and he siood by his constituents, principles and coun- Sin-mievens, teosa:tle Commiltes on Appre. riation: the Fortificatio: il. arbi: paetentet un seeasereare transfer of the counties of Berkeley and Jeffer- son to West Virginia. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. LATEST FROM THE souTH. Civil Pree: imst the Bagdad Fil- libusters— ital in Alabama, &e. New ORLEANS, Feb. 5.—Civil proceedings have been commenced the Texse ‘State offi- cers at Brownsville inst the parties impli- cated in the Bagdad a ‘There are upwardsof $2,000 destitute persons imethe State of Alabama, who will require an expenditure of upwards of $2,00),000 per an- num to relieve. Labor prospects on the Red River ptanta- tions are more cheering, and the fi en are More disposed to give better satisfaction. FROM CANADA. Fenian Excitement Abating- NEw York, Feb.6.—The Merald has a special dispatch from Torouto, saying the Fenian ex- cltement has somewhat abated since it that Sweeney was not in Canada. Precautions, however, are not at all neglected, and the police and military aye still on the alert. The excite- ment and alarm is still wide spread in the towns along the St. Lawrence river. Postponem: Between the Algon- id Winooski. New York, Feb. 6.—The race between the Winooski and Algonquin has beer postponed on account of the ice And severe weather, Both vessels were ready, ad consiaerable disap- pointment was felt at thedelay. The race will come off when a change for the better in the weather occurs. Cuicaco, Feb. 6.—The St. Charlies Paper Mis, at St. Charles, lil. the largest in the West, was burned on Sunday night. Loss $110,000. Insurred for $20,000. New York Markets. New Yor, Feb. 6.-—Cotton dull. Flour ad- yancing for sound, and heavy for unsound. Canada firmer. Wheat quiet and firm. Gorn dull. Beef steady. Pork and Lark buoyant. Whiskey dull. swce > LOCAL NEWS. ——o——— MEETING OF THK OLDEST INHADITANTS — This morning the first regular monthly meet- ing of the “Oldest Inhabitants” was held in the room of the School Trustees and was quite na- merously attended. Colonel P. G. Washington, in the absence of the President, occupied the Chair, and Dr. O McDonald Davis, Secretary. The following members were elected :-—Ubris- tepher Audrews, George W. Young, T. P. An- drews, Dr. W. B. Magruder, Charies Calvert, John Hollingshead. Mr. Hayenner moved that the Constitution be printed; which motion was postponed until the thorough organization of the association. Mr. Havenner also offered a resolution that the committee on by-laws be instructed to re- port & by-law providing for the election of the sons of members to take the place of their de- ceased fathers, provided they are in other re- spects qualified; referred. Mr. J. C. Brent, from the committee to pro- cure aplace of meeting, reported that he had waited on Capt. Moore, the President of the Board of Common Council, who gave his per- mission for the use of the chamber, but that at this time the Circuit Court was occupying the room. Mr. wire also stated that a the photographer, had agreed to e the photo- grephs ‘of the members for half price. » Dr. Blake offered a substitute, that a commit- tee, compesed of the Chair, Secretary, and three other members, be appointed to revise the constitution, and to consider all proposi- tions to amend now pending; which was adopted, and the committee pointed as fol- lows: Col. P. G. Washington, Dr. A. McD. Davis, J. Carroll Brent, Thomas Hayenner, and Christopher Andrews. Dr. Davis made a proposition for the election of Mr. Thomrs H. Havenner as a member, he not yet being of the required age, which, after some discussion, was withdrawn, and a resolu- tion was adopted electing Mr. Havyenner a member, to take effect on the 29th of September next, when he will be of the required age (50 years.) The chair,as the meeting was about to ad- journ, stated that the next meeting would be eld on the 22d of February, and suggested that some appropriate exercises take place at that time. Dr. Blake thought the suggestion very time- ly, aud that the association, composed as it was, of the oldest inhabitants, should in these times, when it seemed that Washington had been forgotten and his fame swallowed up by others, commemorate his birthday. He moved that the chairman (Col. P.G. Washington) be invited to read Washington’s Farewell Ad- dress on the occasion; which motion was adopted. At this time, Mr. Bradley, one of the vice presidents, entered with Mr. Samuel Wells, when Mr. Brent called the attention of the meeting to the fact that Mr. Wells was the oldest citizen of the District, having resided here before the city was laid out. Mr. B. moved the election of Mr. Wells as a member; which ‘was adopted; and Mr. W. signed the constitu- tion, giving the date and place of his birth: 28th of August, 1750, Fairtax county, Virginia, and his time of settling in the District April 10, 1790. The meeting adjourned. —_—.—— Tue I. O. O. F. Liprary Levgs.—The levee given at Odd Fellows’ Hall last evening for the benefit of the library, was one of the finest affairs of the kind ever given in this city, and was a perfect success. An address was delivered by P. G. Master Henry F. Gary, of Baltimore, on the origin and principles of the order, and after a promenade, the vast throng participated in the a of the dance, oc- cupying not only the main floor, but the si 5 The rooms of the lodges above the hall, as also the lil Treom, was thrown open to the pub- lic, and were filled by parties who were anxious to get out of the great pressure in the main saloon. The music was furnished by Heald, and the supper and refreshments by Schaffleld, and it is needless to say that they gave satisfaction to all. The management of the committee wasexcellent. (uite a delega- tion were present from Baltimore and other laces. Among others, Messrs. Loye and iley, of Texas. THE (VIRGINIA) BALTIMORE ANNUAL Con- FERENCE.—This body will meet to-morrow in Alexandria. The members of this body were formerly attached to the Baltimore Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. and the last time they occupied seats in the con- ference was at Staunton in 1561,when the conter- ence yoled against the article on slavery adopt- ed by the General Conference. The most of those who remained in Virginia during the war were unable to attend the conferences in this city, and during the rebellion they held a confer- ence of their own in Dixie, claiming to be the Baltimore Annual Conference. Most ot them et opposed to the rule on slavery, and it is thought by many that at this conference they will adopt measures to unite with the Methodist Church South. There are about s0 ministers who will attend this body, among them some ministers of talent and standing, —9 CRIMINAL Count, Jwige Fisher.—Yesterday, Michael Shearan, indicted for the larceny of herses from the Government, was found not oun. Norris and Phillips for the defense. This morning, Henry Lines, indicted for an assault, with intent to kill Joseph was found guilty. Day for defense. Gustavus Reesing, imdicted for larceny, plead guilty, and was sentenced to the peni- tentiary at Albany for one year. Lewis White, alias Dutchy, James Hicks, Wni. Smith, alias Lockerly, and Jonathan Paxton, alias John W. Paxton, indicted for the lareeny of 8 coats. 14 pairs of pantaloons, 24 shirts, 12 pairs of drawers, and 5 pairs of boots from Schmidt & Ardenstine, were found guilty. Fendall and Norris for defense. —_———_ Court IN GENERAL TERM.—The District Su- reme Court met this morning in General ‘erm—Chief Justice Oartter, and Judges Wy- lie and Olin present. The case of Harris against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad—action for damages for injuries sustained on the road in Western Virginia—is being . The suit was entered here an: .2¢ process served onthe President ot the road, ana the question in issue is whether the service of the holds good, and the road is liable to an action before the courts in this city. Messrs, Fuller and Davidge for plaintiff, and Mr. James A. Buchannan, of Baltimore for the defendant, Eee OrpHans' Court, Judge Purcell.—This morn- ing, the will ef the late Charles W. Boteler, hogubething bis aes, to his widow and dren, was filled, proven, admitted to pro- bate, and letters of administration with the will annexed were issued to Charies W. and John W. Boteler, giving bonds in the eum of $20,000, Letters of adm| Sarah OC. West on the estate of the late Clement LL. West, she giving bond in the sum of $20,000. Also, to Susan Dalton on the estate of the late John Daiton. ‘The first and flaal accovnt and the balance and distribution of the estate of Victor Viroux was approved and passed. ga THR INJUNCTION CasE.—The case of Wie- phane and others, against the y restrain the pry ment of the expenses of the late special election on n suffrage, set furs bearing this evening, again been post- poned. Ax yet no definite time has been fixed yy Judge Wylie, who will bear the case, 35 he holds the Equity Court this term. ~Omorrt Court, Jutge Okie. —This morning, the case of Peyton agt. Sweeney & Huyok (cold case) was brought to 8 closs, the jury render- & verdict for the defeadaat. x +" February term commenced this morn- ing, and the jury was adjourned over to Tur day next, \ —— Affairs in Georgetown. fue Workine OF 4 SPRoiAL Wanrawt.— By srecent general order of Superinundent RL bards, issued after Tecetving & writice op. n of Chief Jusuce Cartier upon the eub- of special warrants issued by justices of The peace, nim reply to an inguiry upon the subject tes J. Bowen, ‘ident of y the Hoard of Police, potice officers are obliged to serve the said special warrants and resura them as directed in the writ. This morning, officer Marry, of the county, im obedience to the oder, arrested a man named Falvey, who lives sbove the Ubain Bridge, upon a special warrant isened by Justice Miller. According ‘ to the warrant usually issued, Falvey could have been taken before either of the justices in Georgetown or Washington, but the language of the special warrant is, after commanding the arrest of the party, “So that you have him be- fore me, the subscriber,” omitting the words “or some other justice of the peace,” which fol- low in the usual form. The prisoner was taken to Georgetown and siopped at the station hot where he appeared to be very sick, and ex: much money mee bot his case could nut be there, and be urged the officer to hasten, ashe did not feel able to go to Washington if he de- Jayed many minutes. The officer obliged him by starting immediately for W asin, to be tried by Justice Miller, in the be Justice Miller is not a police m a. corporation magistrate, and t were very free lo express their 0; words, “That is very rough on & a Fiovr anp Grats MARKETS Market is as quiet as during the The additions to the stock im ban ceived by rail,and are comparatively The demand is moderate, and of a local . acter. Prices unchanged Grain » whent offered. Corn in moderate demand. No seles of importance Pork.—Yesternoon a jot of several thousand the merchants, but pounds was received Wholesa™ prices are quoted at * none to-day. $12.50ae15 light. Port oy GronGeTowN.—Phere are no ens tries or clearances reported at the Custom - honse to-day. The river is open sufficently to allow the passage of vessels to and from the wharves, but as only those vessels engaged in the transportation of foreign goods or spiritous liquors are obliged to enter and clear at the Custom-house, the books are clean to-day NOBLE LIFE, By the author of Jobn Hall. fax; 1 vol. Wives ve Gaskell. Guy Deverell; tion of Money, by Miss Edwards. foolittle’s Social Lite in Chine: 2 vols. ‘The Belton Estate by Au- thony Trollope. feos ___ FRANCK TAYLOR, PERA AND PARTY GLOVES FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN Just received, at ROSENBERG'S Fashionable Hat and Furnishing Goods Establishment, 394 Pennsylvania avenue, sdjoining National Hotel, all sizes and colors of Alexandre and other cele- brated makes of KID GLOVES. fo 6-3" i bed 18 TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subsert- ber bas obtained from the Orphans’ Court of Washington county, in the District of Columbia, letters emonteny on the personal os- Ss = wr of pot 1 of Womington ow. 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