Evening Star Newspaper, February 15, 1866, Page 2

EVENING STAR. W. B. WALLACH, Editer and | WASHINGTON CITY: | THURSDAY........ FEBRUARY 15, 1866. | | S7 BEADING MATTER ON BYERY PAGE SRE OUTSIDE FOR I ING TEL @RAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. MISSIONER3S OF ASSISTANT COM MEN The following is & list of Assistant Commis- siovers of the Burean of Refugees, Freedmen and Abardored Lands, announced by the Bu- reau, February 10, 1566: Brevet Major General | C.B. Fisk, for Kentucky and Tennessee; at | Nashville. Brevet Major General Wager Swayne, for Alabama: at Montgomery. Brevet | Major General Absalom Baird, for Leuisiana at New Orleans. Brigadier General R. K. Scott. for South Carolina; at Charleston. Briz- | dier General Davis Tillson, for Georgia: a’ Augusta. Brevet Brigadier General J. W Sprague, for Missouri and Arkansas: at Little Rock. Brevet Brigadier General E. M. Gre- gory, for Texas; at Galveston. Colonel 0. | Brown, for Virginia; at Richmond. Colone} E. Whittlesey, tor North Carolina; at Raleigh | Colonel Samuel Thomas, for Mississippi; at Vicksburg. Breyet Colonel T. W. Osborn, for Florida; at Tallabasse. Brevet Brigadier Gen- ral Charles H. Howard, for the District of Co- umbia, at Washington. BEPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRI- CULTUBE-INTERESTING STATISTICS. From the report of Hon. Isaac Newton, Commissioner of the Bureau of Agriculture, for January, we learn that the decrease in importstions of foreign wool for 1965 was 22,541,674 pounds, which the Commissioner motes as a gratifying fact, because it shows the Progress that is made in supplying the domes- | tic wants of the country in a commodity so es- sential to its wants Snd comfort. There was An increased importation of woolen goods Guring the year 1865, amounting te $4,632,620. ‘We import nearly a million dollars worth of cigars, mostly of the best Havana. Cigar man- ufacturers say that the import is occasioned by the internal tax being greater than the daty on | the foreign article, and the Commissioner thinks such an inequality ought not to be permitted. it ssf notic: that, several conventions, repre- senting the growers of raw material and of its manufacture, have been held, and their dele- gates sent to this city to press upon the atten- tion of Congress the adjustment of the claims of different interests ected by the internal taxes and the tariff duties. The Commissioner says:—“Some agricultural 8nd horticultural associations have passed res- elntions unfavorable to my continuatien in | office. Whilst 1 much desire the approba- tion of all persons, especially those con- ected with agriculture, I cannot hope to es- cape the enmity of those who have selfish . to accomplish. In the execu- ion of the duties and trusts confided to Me as Commissioner of Agriculture, I am often compelled by a sense of duty to deny to indi- viduals the opportunity of taking th@funds of the department without rendering a proper service therefor. I haye to reject schemes which have personal gain much more in view than the advancement of agriculture. This ction on my part creates hostility, which is Manifested, not by specific charges of official ‘Wrong-doing on my part, and which I could Suswer, but in secret correspondence and pri- ‘ate conversations, by which well-meaning but unreflecting persons are misled and induced to consent to tae adoption of the resolutions Feferred to.” COURT-MARTIAL CASES. The following men were tried by Court- Martial on the charges herein specified: Private David Roach, ist Ind. Co., V. R. C.; charge, Bleeping on post; sentenced to be dishonorably Gischarged the service. Private Jacob Hoff- man, same Company; drunkenness; sentenced to be dishonorably discharged the service, with the loss of all pay and allowances now due, or that may become due him. The above sen- tences were mitigated to confinement at hard Iabor for three months at Fort Whipple, Va. Private George Kee, Company E. 21th Pa. Yols.: charge, desertion: found not guilty of Gesertion, but guilty of absence without leave, And sentenced to forfeit ten dollars of his Monthly pay for two months, and to be con- fined at hard labor for two months in the regi~ mental guardhouse. Sergeant John Sharkey, Compeny F, 4th regiment artillery; charge, @runkenness; centenced to be reduced to the Yanks and to be confined for six months at hard dabor at Fort Whipple, Va. Private John Davis, company DP, sth Vet. Vols.: charge Grunkenness; sentenced to be confined for four Months at bard lobor at Fort Whipple, Va. S7 From Wm. H. & O. H. Morrison, 43° and 440 Pennsylvania avenue, we have copies of twovery useful and much needed pablica- tions, a “New Post Office Directory,” contain- ing 4 list of all the post offices and postmasters im the United States and Canada, and “The United States Register and Blue Book,” com- piled by J. Disturnell; both published by the American News Company. @RaNGE & ALEXANDRIA RaiLnoap Comra- wy.—The city Council of Alexandria owning $150,000 of stock in this road refuses to appoint Proxies to the called meeting for the 6th of March, holding that the election of President Bad Directors of the Orange & Alexandria Rai!- road, which took place at the Council Cham- ber on the 15th of November, was a jegal and ‘valid one. We eee it authoritatively stated, also, by the pom ly ete ro of yesterday, that Messrs. Jame- nigley, not recognizing the right of the Board of Public Works, after their legally con stituted agents have acted on the part of the State, to rescind their action, will not submit their claims to the meeting to be held on the 6th Proximo, but will continue to hold the road ‘Until disposseesed by legal authority. Meetine oy Dinectors or BALTIMORE AND Onto RatLxoap Co—The Metropolitan Branch —Atthe regular monies meeting of the Directors of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, beld yesterday, resolutions were adopted approving of the action of the Master achinery in relation to the strike of the ay en ge at Mount Clare. “The { stated that the surveys for the route from Point of Recks via Bladens- poi dy Washington had been completed, by a saving of distance (2s compared by route via Relay House) of forty-six miles be effected, and also that the location of from Point of Rocks directly mto the ‘Washington, in the Vicinity of the pres- station of the Company, was nearly per- a, and that by this the distance would bat forty-two miles, thus securing a reduc- of the distance from the West, and all in- points, of ree mules. He ad- that the Mayor of Washington had pro- Posed, in behalfof that city, to obtain the neces- sary legislation and make satisfactory arrange- ments, s0 a6 to secure io that city the latier route. The committee on construction recommeaded the ome gr of api fora portion of the heaviest work on the Metropolitan Branch Koad. The engineer, by the unanimous action of the Board, was authorized to close the con- tract for this difficult —- the line upon the Summit Cat, through “s Ridge, so that the work u) this important enterprise will pe i: ely commenced. The amendment of the charter, passed at the last session of the Legislature, authorizing the straightening and im vement of the line of | the road was accep’ and measures adopted | looking to the commencement of the work. A | communication from the North German Lloyd Steamship Com; 'Y, proposing the establish- | ment of a line of steamers and Bremen, was received and referred to tbe | committee on finance. At the conclusion of | the regular business, President Garrett ad- Gressed the Board at length in reply to the | strictures upon the policy and management of pon ny pres in the annual message ‘ayor to the Vit uncil.—Baltimore Amer- team of to-day. ¥ Oo - ne eee ee Tar Prorosey Nation at BUREAU oF Epv OaTi0N.—In the House, yesterday, Mr. Garfield introduced a bill toestablish a National Bureau of Education; which was read a first and second time, ordered to be printed, and referred tw aselect committee of seven He also pre- sented 8 memorial of the Association of State and City Superintendents of Schools, lately beld in Washington. praying for the establish- ment of such a bureau. The bill provides for the appointment of a Commissioner of Ed tion, whe shall make an annual report exhib. iting ‘be condition and progress of edaecation in the several States and Territories, aud diffusing among the people such information as may Assist in Maintsining efficient school #ystems, and otherwise promote the cause of education throughout the country. It alse required the Commissioner to make & statement of all the * ever made by Congress to the States an ‘erritories for the support of schools, and what ase bas been made of them. ‘The Speaker spnounced the following named Gentlemen as the select commit'¢e on the pro- Rt Bureau of Education contempi: by Yr. r g Es rit Hi Gerfield’s bill:—Mr. Garfield, of Onto; Patierson, of H. H.; Mr. Boutwell, of ; Mr. Raadali, of Pa, Mr. Doaneliy, of Mr Moultor, of ill; Mr. Goodyear, of | | declined ten cents. 5 and | ing poor of the city ‘of Washington. betwean Baltimore | | TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. ———_e——_- LATE FROM EUROPE. the Steamship ditional Reward Ofiered for the Cap- e of Head Centre Stevems—Cbilian Vessels in Pursuit of Spanish Merchant- men. New York, Feb. 15.—The steamship Bremen, from Liverpool on the 3ist, has arrived. Console, $62,957; U.S. five-twenties, 6606 \; Ihtnois Central, 754 Erie, 56 4856. The England Sunday Gazette says that the first reading of the reform bill will not be moved before Faster, and it is more than prob- able ‘bat it will not before the re-assembling of the Houee after holidays. The Government has issued another procia- mation, offering £2,300 for Stephens’ cap- ture. An additional seizure of fifty rifles and bay - onets was made at Dundalk. ‘The intelligence that Chandler's motion was negatived in the Senate in reference to the Al- abama claims and the recall of the American Minister, bad no effect on ‘change. Several yeesels, bearing Chilian colors, ap- peared off Valencia, pursning Spanish ship- ping. They are supposed to be pirates, under cover of the Chilian flag. Cotton.—Sales for the four days 17,000 bales. Arri | The market is dull, and quotations barely maintaimed. Manchester markets quiet and _ steady. Breadetuffs.—Flour very dull, and declined 6d. Wheat quiet and steady. Corn easier and had declined 3d. Mixed, 268.6d.2298. Provisions— Beef steady; Pork teady. Bacon firm. Butter with a downward tendency. Lard, upward tendency and quoted at 67. Tallow dull. Ashes quiet and steady. Sugar dull. Coffee steady. Kosin inactive. Spirits turpentine, no sales. Petroleum steady at 2s.5d.a9s.6d. The Female Sufferers by the Mercer Fraud. New York, Feb. 15.—The Superior Court de- nied the application in behalf of the female sufferers by Mercer frauds for an injunction against the owners of the steamer Continental. Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Feb. 15.—Floar has a declining tendency. Wheat dull. Corn firm, white 7379 cents, yellow 7la72 cents. Oats dull at50 cents. Seeds very quiet. Provisions dull and un- Knee oo Bacon steady. Sugars firm. Whis- y $2.21. ee New York Markets. New York, Feb. 15.—Cotton quiet. Flour Wheat and corn dull. Beef quiet. Pork heavy. Whisky dull. Gold 137K. XS, "ont FOR THE SUFFERING POOR.— On THURSDAY, the 15th instant. at six o'clock p. m., a meeting will be held in the Council Chamber to devise w: means for the suffer All bites ad the measure are invited to attend. THE REV. DR BRIGGS WILL LEC TURE THIS EVENING, at7}. o'clock, at fhe Unitarian Church. corner of éth and D streets, by reqneat of the Washington Unitarian Associa tion. Itis hoped that those feeling an interest in the great cause for which this able and popular Divine will speak, will make every exertion to give him an avdience worthy of his reputation and subject. Admiesion free. 1t* GBAND VOOAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, FOUNDRY M. BE. CHURCH, Corner 14th and G streets. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 74; o'clock p.m. Proceeds to aid in the support of a Soup House for the Suffering Poor of this city. Beet wusical talent engaged, _Tickets, 50 C fois ti THE FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE RR- FORM are hereby earnestly invited to Attend a publig meeting to be held und spices of Kaua? Division, No verance, on THURSDAY. RVENING, Lith inst , at 7% o'clock, in the Methodist Protestant Church, Sth street. between EK and F streets. Eminent and eloquent speakers will address the meeting, and the exercises will be enlivened by Yeeol and instrumental music ‘The American Parlor Organ. of Smith's Boston make. to be used on the occasion, has been kindly furnished by Joba F. Ellis, Esq., Ne. 306 Penn- sylvania avenue. ‘The members of Equal Division will mest at their room at 63 o'clock, r the aa 3. Son« of Tem preparatory to attending the mecting ina body.” 88. BOND. = . JOHN P. LOTHROP. JOHN B. WHEELER, fe 14-2t* Committee of Arragements. cum CAVALIERS AND ROUNDHEADS.’ A Lecture by REV. J. B. STITT, At WESLEY CHAPEL, corner 5th and F sts., FRIDAY KVENING, FEB. 16TH, At7% o'clock, for the benefit of WESLEY CHAPEL MISSION SCHOOL, €orner of Sth and S streets. Tickets Twenty five cents. fe 13-3" NOTICE —TO THE TAX PAYERS OF WASHINGTON CITY.—The Board of As- gessors having completed the Annual Assessm for 1865, hereby give notice that they will sit Board of Appeal js and for the parpose of making corrections from WEDNESDAY, the lth instant, rt Merch Ist. 1866. inclusive, ‘ Sundays excepted,) at ir room Blo.6, Basement Story. west wing of City Hall. from9a.m.te3 p.m.eachday. By or- der of the President. THOMAS H. DONOHUR. feb. 12-tm1 Secretary Board of Appeals. RALLY ROUND THE FLAG BOYS— BALLY ONCR AGAIN—If we go under the ress, with the flag flying ‘he Union voters of Georgetown are requested to meet on FRIDAY EVENING next, at 7'4 o'clock. to elect five delegates each for aconven- tion to form a ticket for the election on the 26th intant. Ist Precinct, at H. B. Walker’s, Montgomery, near Bridge street. 2d Precinct, at School Room next to the dwelling of WH. Tenny’s. West street. M1 Precinct, at ©. T. Edmonston’s, Lingan, be- tween Firat and 4th Precinct, tween 3d and 4th streets. WEDDINGS, DINNER PARTIES. BALLS hed by JOSEPH H SHAB- ete, furnis! LD, Oaterer and Cenfectioner, No 3°6 sth vets ewman’s, Frederick, be- fe 12-td street. between G and H. ja 13-Im GILDING. laving Looking Glasses or Picture ean get them di rat 254 New Yu e te. Tuowe having gilding know what it cost by mending the fi leaving their address ax above. Part in Alexandria can have their work d fe 15-6t* M Prar*eos. TWO AT A MARGAIN, I have one very fine tone, nenrly new, A ay 1 octave, rosew: cate trom fram: PLANO, made by Emerson, of Beston, cow: tvw months ago $0), now offered for $250 ‘ Also, a good secoud hand PIANO. by Chickering Sons for $25) Both are fully werranted and guaranteed insvery particular, Will take part * eis monthly payments fe 1b St 206 Ponn. aver there HAVEY ~ W. BOTELER, GENERAL AUCTIONEER Bo. 320 D street, between ith and Lith, Will: ive bis personal attention to sates a: of REAL AND PERSONA: PROPERT ib advaners on every description of Merchaadine cou signed for prblic sale. ‘Hix +pactous aud centrally lecated warerooms are well adapted to display ar ticles of Honsehold Furniture aud Merchandice generalt,. He respectfully solicits a portion of the lie patronage, assuring these who may favor thet his best exertions will be made to render satisfactory all sales en‘rusted to bis c: >. W. BOTELER, Ane 0 D et., Peorosaus ror ick. Pre rive 8 fe 15-2awsw bos als will he received until 11 o'clock a, m.. URDAY, Febrnary 2tth, for furnishing aud yering to the Department of the Interior. and Burervs and Offices thereof, the requisite datly \pply of Tee for one year, from and after the 15th day of March. 1365. The aiticle delivered must be equal tothe qu: ‘y of Northern lee sold in this warket,and the cessful bidder will be required to enter into a tract with sufficient security, within tom day: the award Propessis should st = only will be the price por poond, and ideted as are mare by par. whe have proper facilities for fulfilling acon- tract. The} should be addressed to the Secretary of the Interior,and endorsed ‘Proposals for toe.” Si JOUN Kk GOODWIN, fol: 0.2 _ Superintendent of the Building. perure ALE BAL SE. By direction of Brey. Maj. .B. ‘a Granaves the telinwing cee A.B. Dyer, Chief i 7 ; . ‘ Will be sold on TURSDAY. Feb oy iste ee HABPER 8 FEBRY, WEST VA.. To wit: 320 tove Cast Iron; 5 tens Wrought Iron: 1 Iron Forchay flume: 1 rge Turning Lathe; 1 Bolling Mul urnaces, Forges, Fly whee Sngers, &c.. complete; 100 4 Cast-fron Colw: (new:) w Frames; plets: 107 Assorted Revol Vere: waley Sabres; 2.16) Burnside'’s Carbiues; 6.000 Enfield Rifles; 46 N.C O Swords, with about 1,000 rets Horse Equipments for Oav- alry, including Bridles, Saddirs, Saddle-blankets, Halters, &c. Also, large quantities of Cavalry and try A i} Arma, and inds, &c., &e. dre sed Granite Stone. ote comeeeaneat Man clock ped eontions trom to commence | day today untit all is sold. ‘erms cach, in funds. D.J. YOUNG. Ordnance Agent. HW KOONC; uctioncer. Banvan’s Funny Feb-10, 1555. fo 16-106 T. Eow. Oranx.) ~{ Taos. B. Onoss, Jn. T. EDW. OLA &C0.. LUMBSE DEALERS, ei soa hae gee Washington. . S7- Always on baad a targe stock of all kinds of {10 im | Tumor PERSONAL. Tse SHALL, TRANCE MEDIUM, IN- Ny eset ‘and the pabiic tucall nine the Clarendon Hotel, Room Ne N&tice— an Sfecotstion, has been entered into ned in the practi-e of modieine. tice su ameschuetia avenue, No, 455, between Sthand (RETO. ys vB BOGAN, M.D, 4.0. BARRIS. M February 14, 1866. V M_ PRINOK, 351 F sirest oppest Office, the only practical STAMP District, wishes to inform his not connected with thiscity. Asthere are so-calied Stampers using bis pame, pores this notice. He has only one piace, on F street. Weekly in receipt of new patterns, which are mate upat once. feo B.C. M. FORD has removed to No. 28 Bast £7 Capitol street. betwoen Ist and 2d. feb7-Im*_ Tus OOPARTNERSBIP heretofore oxisting between CRUX & HAITER is dissolyod by WM. ORUX mutual consent, i : Feb. 1, 1866, OHARLES HAILER. WILLTAM ORUX will continue the Confection ery as heretofore, No. 310 I street, between Ver- mont avenue and 16th st. EESONAL_—MISS SMITH, La ite Ciga Store, 467% lith street, betwoen K and F keeps constantly on hand fine Cigars and Tobacco cha Bricos, to prove it is by giving her acall. fe A NOTIOK. LL PERSONS are hereby cautioned against trusting any one on my account asl shall pay no debts except such as are cont: by my wife or Fob Satawnw* JOHN P. PEPPER. LOST AND FOUND. = ight a CORNET BAND LBoor ater Wwe Mctroporteen Heitoed my Model and Band Room, 25 Intelligencer Build- IAei varden eben reeuratar aitber wit be petaon re 1 rewarded feist] TA. HEALD. = «the 13th instant, at or near Loz Oapiel a ‘ADY'S GOLP WATCH and OHAIN. The finder will be liberally arded by a the same to 330 Delaware avenue. je 15 (OUND—A small POCKET BOOK, with a small sum of money, was picked up ia an Alexaniria car. The owner can h the same by calling at the corner of New York avenue and Lith street, and proving property and paying the cost of this ad- vertisement. its L Sto the 13th instant, about 2 o'clock p. m. a small MEMORANDUM BOOK with my namo init. Of no value to any one except theowner A reasonable reward will he paid if left at Star Office. fe 14-31 ABNER SHOEMAKER. OG LOST—Strayed from the [mpgs No. 304 t. cerner of L,on Monday morning, a brown SETTER DOG; had ona leather ttached. A liberal reward will urn to T. V. NOONAN, at the fe 14-3¢* a be paid for above Place. Seas ste sone baal Sateen A poe®. = owner can hav aying charges and proving pro “Fi. x sh as TAS, o. 6 ONWAY. = eis st $200 + Seventh street wha: REWARD.—Stolen from my Stable in Gcorgetown, on Friday morning, Feb ruary 9, one large Bay HORSE, 8 or 9 years old, 1535 or 16 hands high. two white hind feet, a little swelled. a acar under the fetlock of one cf the hind fect, sides rubbed with harness, ALSO, One eo light Gray HORSE 9or 10 years old. 154 or 16 hands high, small scar on the saddle and fine style and action. I will give $3 for ei horse. or $100 for both if delivered to me S Georgcteys oe Le for boos pst pt Be fees jorses and the arrest and conviction of the thieves. OMAS DOWLING feb 18 Georgetown, D - = REWARD —Lost, on Monday evening, the Ped sth instant, an ivory headed red wood CANE, with ecld band. The above reward will be paid by returning the same at No. 20 Louitiana aveane, opposite Sth tree BOARDING. FEW GENTLEMEN CAN BK ACCOMMO- dated with BOAKD. Also Table Board, at 195 F street, between 17th and 18th sts. fe 15-3t* A FEW GENTLEMEN cap be accemmodate with comfortable ROOM and BOARD by ap plying at 394 lith st.,bet K st.and Mass. ave, Also, a gentleman and his wife. fe 13-3t" GENTLEMEN AND THEIR WIVES AND fingle Fag sgn can obtain goed ROOMS and BOARD, by the week or month. A few T. Boarders wanted. Terms moderate. 287 K between Mth and 16th streets, one square from Willard’s liotel ja 10-Im* apes BOARD at No. 464 10th street, a few doors north of the avenue. Terms $25 a month. de 16-4 SFLLING OFF AT REDUCED PRICES. SMOOT & BUBROUGHS, No. 119 Bridge street, Georgetown, ‘Will, from this date, offer every desoription of STAPLE AND FANOY DRY GOODS, at very reduced prices. Wishing to close out this entire stock by the first or middle of March, bar- be expected SMOOT & BUBROUGHS. eo T I O EY Having associated with me Mr. THOS. B. OROSS, JR., 9a 8 partner in the Lumber Businces, from the ist January, 1966, all persons indebted to me pre- vious to that time are hereby notified that their accounts are now made out, and they are respect- fully but most earnestly requested to call and settl = at ones cither by cash or note, as my business mu el up. All such accounts remaining unsettled on the Ist of March, 1806, will be goliates age rd} law. _E . 5 Vii ri nia avenue, bet 9th and 10th streets east fe9-tmbi near U.S. Navy Yard. OTEL GOODS. Thick FRENCH CHINA. Thick STONE CHINA, such as Plates, Dishes, Bakers, &c. GLASS WARE. Goblets. Champagnes, Clarets, Hocks. Sherries, Llauors = and Ale Tumblers, Beer Mugs, De- canters &o. PLATED WARE and CUTLERY of the best ane EBB & BEVERIDGE, fe 10. 6tif* 504 (Odd Fellows’ Hall) 7th street. I a ee Oe. 20 good second hand PIANOS. Prices! from &:0 upwards 22 new PIANOS, assorted, of the following ma- kers: CHICKEBING & SONS. BRADBURY, VOSE. GUBED & Cv. . JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pennsylvani: betw 9 fo % ‘St tween 9t! ov pur 8 PRAOTICR OF 2 Ben- nett's Practice of Mediciue; new edition, An ra aud Toes nandale’s Malformations of the Fings Anstie on Stimmlauts and Narcotics 3 raithwaite’s Retrospect for January, fel4 ri FRANCK TAYLOR. T° BE SOLD aT PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY, Feb. loth, the Farniture of No. 400 doth street. fe 13-2t™ PUAN FOR SACK—One six and-w-half octave PIANO, 1 good order, will a bargain oly No. 252) F tween Lith and Mth, Geet ¥ FORTE, ronnd corners. carved. with all odern improvements, for sale, at critice, at $71 Pennaylvaniaave , al Hotel, fo 13 3t* [ATBBESTING TO LADIES! EMBROIDERY STAMPING'! Every kind in great variety: superior to any- thing heretofore offered in this city. Please favor de With wall. WASHINGTON EMBROIDERY STAMP- ING COMPANY, foltiw* 322 F at , betweon 10th and 11th ats, AML PERSONS INDEBTED TO THK LATE rm of PALMER & BRU. are hereby notified that thelr bills have heen placed in my hands for collection, and they are respectful ly requested to promptly settle the same, as all bills remaipiog unpaid March 3th, 1836, will be placed in an officer's bands fo Joment SAMUEL © PALMER, A 57 Greene ntreat, Assignes, Georgetown D. C,, February 13, 1856. fe 13 6 fesse SKGARS AT LOW PRIUEs. 15,000 CARANA CARBAJALS, at $4 per box. 30600 KXPANOL \ PRENSA DOS, at $3. 20 0CO ISLE px CUBA CONCHAS, at $3.50" Al-o, varions other brands. from high to low grades. For axle by KC. DYER & OO., 256 Pennsylvania avenue, fo 7-d1w ___ between 12th and 18th sts, Netick To Labixs. 77 Meny perrons come to_our store ask for im- and mon bn ocp oor Sire tacl give pelos chat we nly genuine clase artic! 5 sr agen oars SEM ONGKOT, ie F Corner ef D and 10th streets. }APERHANGINGS—A large nent, Prn Bs rge assortment, of MARKRITER’s, No 486 7th streets a 20-6w* 8 doors above Odd Fe'lows’ Hall. OOP SKIRT MANUFACTORY—49 Louinane venue, between 7th ste. 280! north Tih strect, between Laat Me Went eee DG. Cor tly on hand, and madé to order, first every ror and size. Skirts Bitered and repel ar i ja 16-Ima* J. WEIL & 00. N¥V2E 100 LATE To LEARN B MONS. ALEXANDER Ww NEW SIMPLIFIED ‘Sverka® PIANO FORTH AND SINGING. Mons. Alexander Wolowski, known i w and who brought out noms of the best ip edad ir Blane tar Homibegurte sola hi courees es at STi ae ee . avon op Fein ese twice Roar fet 238 JOHN DaditER, 238 No. 236 Peansyivania avenue, near 13th street, has joat reocived a large lot of the celebrated LONE JAOK SMOKING TOBACOO, which he can sell at Aitimors prices, Give hima oail, fe 103° GOVERNMENT SECURITiE: Wasuineton. February 15, i866. Jay Oooke & Oo. furuish the following quo- ‘ations of Governmont securities Buy tog. Selling. Hy . 6's Coupor, 1681 10ty Five Twenties, ! 12j 1G, § Five Twenties, 1864. 4 18 U.S. Five Twenties, 1865. 108 Ten Forties .... 9% U.S. Seven Thirties . babs 3 One-year Certificates—new 987, NEW YORE T BOARD BALES. Twenties, 1802, 1(3',; Twenties. 186%, 1023: Five Twenties, 27;:_ Ten Forties, 91x: Seven Thirties, 90); Cerlificates, 984; Gold, 1374. +208 —___—_. INTERNAL REVENUE STATISTICS OF THE DISTRICT. 1n our local columns will be found a very interesting and important statement concern- ng the varions items of Internal Revenue in the District of Columbia, obtained by us from Collecter Clephane. 1t embraces an abstract and summary statement of the various articles, manufactures, A&c., &c., subject to taxation, ‘the amount taxable, and the amonnt of taxes paid on each article in the District, for the year 1865. Such an exhibit has never before been published, and it will be found to be both of present interest, and useful for reference here- atter. THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Should the Democrats, the more conserva- tive Union men, and the more radical emanci- pationists in the Senate unite in voting against the adoption of the proposed constitutional amendment they will defeat it. To do this sixteen votes will be necessary, and those op- posed to the bill claim that they number twenty SOUTHERN POSTAL FACILITIES, The House was disinclined this morning to pass the bill authorizing the sale of postage stamps on credit, which was intended to ben- efit those persons who may be appointed post- masters at the South, but who have not suf- ficient means to enable them to purchase post- age stamps for cash. WHITE HOUSE. There was quite a numerous attendance at the White House to-day. The President grant. ed interviews to a large number, many of whom were members of Congress. John Ross, the Cherokee chief, had a long sitting with the President this morning. Coupons, 1044; F Five FREEDMEN’S INTELLIGENCE OFFICE. The Intelligence office for freedmen, of this city, has made its tri-monthly report of its transactions for ten days ending on the 12th inst., as follows: Number of applicants for ser- vants, number of applicants for employ- ment, #3; number furnished with homes and work, 35; amount of funds received, $17.50. THE RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE. Hon. John M. Botts, of Virginia, was before the Reconstruction Committee of Congress to- day. tis probable that the views elicited from him were to the same effect as those expressed in his publication noticed elsewhere THE SUPPR}SSION OF THE RICHMOND EXAMINER. Mr. li. R. Vollard, of the suppressed Rich- mond Lrowiner, is in town, and was at the White House to-day to endeavor to get permis- sion to eeume the publication of his paper. 87 The military post at Annapolis, Md., Brevyet Lieut. Col. W. M. Worrall in charge, is to be discontinued on Monday next, when the detachment of company D, 2lith Pennsylya- ia volunteers, under Capt. Thos. S. Mason. now doing provost guard duty there and at Camp Parole, will come to this city to be mus- tered ovt of service. +208 -—___ XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. Tuurspay, February 15. SENATE.—Mr. Wade presented a joint reso- Intion of the Ohio Legislature against the as- sumption by the general government of the war debt of any of the States. Referred to the Com- mittee on Reconstruction. Petitions for equal rights were presented by several Senators and appropriately referred. Mr. Sumner presented the protest of the col- ored delegation that recently waited on the President against the passage of the pending constitutional amendment. Mr . Wilson desired to call up the bill for the increase of the regular soe Mr. Stewart wished to call up the bill for the admission of Colorado. Mr. Sumner said that would lead to discus- sion. After remarks from Messrs. Stewart, Uon- ness. Sumner, Lane of Kansas, and Wilson, the military bill was taken up and read. Mr. Ramsay reported, from the Committee on Post offices and Post Roads, a bill to an- thorize the construction of a bridge across the Mississippi at St. Louis. The Constitutional amendment was then taken up; and Mr. Williams, of Oregon, took the floor. House.—Mr. Kasson, from the Committee on Appropriation, reported a bill making appro- priations for the service of the Post Office De- partment for the year ending June 30, 1867, which was made the order for next Thursday. The House resumed the consideration of the bill relative to the sale or postage stamps and stamped envelopes on credit. Mr. Kasson suggested an amendment, to omit the second section, which gives a compensation of five per cent to those who may sell the stamps. Mr. Alley said the bill was desired to accom- modate the masses of the South, who do not the post office facilites, owing to the fact that persons in sufficient number could not be found to take the oath. After further discussion, Mr. Lawrence, of Ohio, moved to Jay the bill on the table, which was disagreed to—30 against 104. The consideration of the bill was then post- poned for two weeks. Mr. Alley, from the same Committee, also re- ported a bill to amend the postal laws, in re- spect to the sale of stamps at their face value, etc., and the consideration of this bill was also postponed. The House went into Committee on the bill making additional appropriations, and to sup- ply deficiencies in the appropriations for sun- dry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1566, and for other A) ‘s. Tt is is the bill which failed to become a law at the last seseion of Congress, and contains ap- propriations for the Coast Survey, the Light- house establishments, Public Buildings and Grounds, for Custom-houses, and other objects. 120e-—__. The Methodist Conference at Alexand EIGHTH DAY. (Special Report for the Star.) The Conference re-assembled this morning at nine o'clock, and was opened with religious services, conducted by Rev. S. Keppler. The name of Rey. Charles G. Linthicum was entered as haying withdrawn. Rev. Bernard Hough’s character was passed, and he was continued on trial. The committee to prepare a pastoral address to the people, through their chairman, Rev. N. Wilson, submitted an address explanatory of the course of the Conference in separating from the M. E. Church and uniting with the Church South; setting éortn that by remaining with the North they would save everything but their honor, and by going to the Gharcn South save nothing except that. The report deprecates the action of the Church N: in introducing politics into its discipline, and its action in turning them out of their places of worship and forcing them, with the assistance of Government soldiers, to the fields and woods to hold their service. They now ask the people aun. to receive them as ministers of the ospel. The report was adopted and ordered to be signed by the President and of the Conference. Rev. J. M. Spangler, formerly of the East Baltimore Conference, from which he with- drew several years ago, and has since been serving the Independent Methodists in Balti- —— re-admitted to the Conference, and granted a supernumerary relation. Rev. Ste Smith's relation was changed from ve to supernum q Heth ape he A. W. Wilson, a resolu- tion was neating the secular to publish the Pastore aaneene sieht ‘he resolution offered yesterday in relation mending the wectiug fa Novenbor: was ed meu e meeting in November, was taken BPs and after somneton janatory remarks by Risbop Early, Rev. N. Wilson moved to insert as the most time, and the Rey. E. R. Veitch suggested latter of Octo- ber. The amendment of Rev. Mr. Wilsou, of Ne ‘was been ris . ‘The balance was ordered to be paid to the chairman o the committee on missions, “against Mr. William Register. a committee to examine the financial con- dition of the Olim snd Preston Lnstitwie at Blacksburg. On motion Rev. Mr. Bull, the thanks of the Conference were te: to the lay breth- fen, and particularly to the brethren cf Alex- andria, their I contributions to the Missionary canse. Rev. Mr. Roszel offered 8 resolution tender- ing the thanks of the Conference to the presi- dent, Rey. Bishop Early, which was adopted by 4 rising vote. The Bishop acknowledged the compliment, and in a few remarks spoke of the duties of the presiding officer of the Conference. He begged pardon if be bad injnred the feelings of any member, and he was sure if he bad, he had not done it antentionally. He spoke of the satis- faction he feit at being at this Conference, and urged the ministers to faithfully perform their dutiee—attending to the spiritual interests of od People amongst whom they may be sent to bor On motion of Kev. N. Wilson, 2 yote of thanks to the pastor and congregation of the Methodist Church South, of the Sec Pres- byterian Church, Baptist and Methodist Prot- estant Churches in Alexandria,wwere adopted Votes of thanks were also passed to the citi- zens of Alexandria, to those railroad companies who had passed the ministers free over the road; also to the Baitimore and Ohio Railroad Company and the reporters of the press On motion of Rev. J. N. Grandin, the Bishop Was requested to vacate the chair that the Home Missionary Society might elect their of - cers. Rev. Geo. G. Brooke took the chair, and the eld officers were re-elected: Rev. G. G. Brooke, President; Rev. J.C. Dice, Vice Pres- and ident; Rey. J. bP. Etchison, Treasurer: Rey. A. P. Bonde, Secretary. The Sc adjourned and the Bishop resumed the The conference proceeded to elect s with the following result:—A. W. Wilson, of Laltimore District; Jobn Landstreet, Wash- ington District; -— Lippitoe, Loudoun Insirict, E. L. Kraglo, Winchester District; Armstrong, Rockingham District; J. hinson, Koanoke District; P. S. E. Sixeas, Lewisburg District; J. H. Tempie, South Branch District, fhe conference appointed committees on Ke. orge G. Brooke moved that the first i May be set apart as aday of fasting er, to be observed by the ministers for e and prosperity of our Zion, which adopted rsome unimportant business the con- ference was adjourned, with prayer by Kev. Mr. Wilson, to meeta7¥ o'clock p.m. when it is expected the appointments will be an- nounced. +08 John M. Botts ou Reconstruction. A publication has just appeared, understood to be {rom the pen of Hon. John Minor Botts, of ¥a.. entitled «A Few Plain Political Ax- » that cannot be successfully disputed or d, and which seems to solye the perplexed yblem of the status of the States, and the Pople of the Sta’ lately in rebellion against authority of the United States” The points he makes may be thus briefly stated The right of secession is not only not author- rized, but is expressly forbidden by the Consti- tution of the United States. It follows that all ordinances of secession adopted by the States lately in rebellion were null and void in law, and therefore no State has been out of the Union, and could not be carried out otherwise than by succes*ful revelution; and to admit that any of the rebellious States are or have been out of the Union would necessarily amount to an admission that the Union had been dissolved, and that we have been engaged ina foreign and nota civil war. But whilst no body of men couid take a State out of the Union, except by force of arms, yet any at- tempt to do so by those owing allegiance to the United States assuredly constituted the grave crime of bigh treason. The right of expatriation, however, has never been denied to the people of this country, aud whilst they could not take a State out of the Union, it cannot be denied that the citizens of the rebellious States could take themselves out 2t pleasure, either individually or collectively Nor ean it be disputed that the late so-called Confederate States did tor four years consti- tutea government “de facto,” and it follows that all who assisted in creating it, by voting in conventien for an ordinance of secession or signing the same, or who voluntarily took the oath of allegiance to or held office, civil or mil- itury, under the said “de facte” government, which offices could only be held by eifizens of 4 government then hostile to and at war with the United States, thereby alienated themselves irom the (rovernment of the United States, and by thus renouncing its allegiance, disdained all pretensions to its protection, and are therefore ‘Weng to this Government, and can only be re- stored to citizenship through the established laws of naturalization. The can be no difference in law, or in fact, in the political status of those Southern persons who have ftaken the oath of allegiance to the «de facto” government of Maximillian, and those who haye taken a similar or otherwise made themselyes citizens of the “de facto” government of the so-called President Davis. These being the natural, lawful, and un- avoidable consequences of secession, aliena- tion and treason, it follows that the functions of government in those States lately in rebel- lon, baye been suspended by the unconstitu- tional action of those temporarily in authority in those States; and that these State goveru- ments can only be restored through the action of the law-making power of the United States- and upon the suppression of the rebellion, and the restoration of peace, the right to governand control these States, naturally, constitutional- ly, and inherently devolves on the loyal citi- zens thereof, who baye fallen heirs t0 the es- tate, and who cannot lawfully be subjected tu the power and control of alien enemies to them and to the country, and that these loyal citi- zeus have also & natural, constitutional aud inberent right, under the sanction of said law- making power. to resume their original posi- tion im the government and councils of the nation; and therefore all representatives to Congress, who present themselves with the proper evidence of election, and who are pre- pared, honestly and in good faith. to comply with the Constitution and laws of the United States, should be admitted, without annece-- sary delay, to a participation in the legisiation of the nation. The President is clothed with the power to grant reprieves and pardons to those who hay committed offences against the United St but as none are legelly offenders, and as no man in this country can be legally punished rany offence, no matier how afrocions or <eravated the crime, until he has been wied and convicted of the offence with which be stands charged, so no reprieve or pardon can be constitutionally granted before the party or parties have been tried and convicted, accord- ing to law; and therefore all pardons hereto- fore granted to those lately in rebellion have been premature, and are null and void it is patent to observing men, th» it at. tempts at reconstruction in many of the States, through the misplaced confidence and unap- preciated kindness and magnanimity of the President, through the action of those who haye occupied the relations of alien enemies to the United States,have failed in their anticipated ef- fects, and should be commenced “de novo.” and thercicre, in allsuch States as have not, in the opinion of the law-making power, been finally reconstructed, it will be right and proper that a Military or Provisional Governer, of loyal antecedents, should be appointed, (except tor the State of Virginia,) with instructions to call a Convention to be composed of loyal men only, to be elected by those who are authorized to vote by their existing State Constitutions. The State of Virginia, although a large ma- jority ofher people were in rebellion, has been continuously and without interraption, through the actions of a portion of her loyal citizens, recognized as a State government by every department of the Government of the United States; she therefore stands in a differ- ent relation to the Government from those States that have disclaimed all rights to such representation, and that have had Provisional Governors since the war, appointed by the President. A convincing argument is then introduced to show that there has been no constitutionally organized legislative body in Virginia since their — ce ‘was adopted in the year 1664, and that b; apace? gage nmr all acts and Neg ded of acts, resolutions, elections, appointments, and other proceedings adopted by eithey of the bodies styling themselves “The Legisiature of Virginia” since the adoption of the Alexandria Constitution, have been in vio- lation of the plainest provisions and require- ments of that constitution, and are absoinutely null and void, and of no effect; and in this condition of things, it is im) vely neces. that the restoration of that State to its ni al rights should be commenced de novo by the call of a Legisiature by the Governor of the State, to be composed Of loyal men only, under such restrictions upon the eligibility to office as the constitution provides. LOCAL NEWS. ——_e—_—_ Morpxr CaSE—ACQUITTAL oF THE PRison- ER.—Criminal Court, Judge Fisher.—-This mor: ing Amos Homer, colored, I ard plead notguilty. Mr. ap) for the aiace aed ‘be evidence — that about 5 o'clock p. m.y October 25th, accused took & poney be- better kno if H down and passed over him. The horse stumbied throwing the rider off, and Mr. Kiflanr the bridle with ome hand and the caer win (be other, and beid them until Sergeant Sky came up, Sad took them in charge. Mr Pettit was taken into Mr. Major's drug store, and was attended by Dr. Wm. Marbury, whe discovered two wounds on the face, one above and onc below the left eye: and a contusion on the back of the head. The wounded maa bled freely from the mouth, ears, and nose. He “= Temorved to his boarding honse and died. No post mortem examination was held, bat the physician was satisfied that the deceased came to his death by & tracture of the skull at the base of the brain, caused by the fall. It ‘Was proven that the horse was gentle, unless struck with a whip, when would become unmanageable. It was also shown im @yi- dence that the boy had never been on this horse before: had never been allewed to mount him, snd knew nothing of his babits Mr. Adams, for the defence, begin an address to the jury, and was speaking of the condition of the jail. when be was inwrrapted by the Dis- trict Attorney, who could not see that the re- marks had any reference to the case Judge Fisher said it was very clear from the evidence that he knew nothing about, and could not manpage the horse, and that the knocking down of Mr. Pettit, which resulted in death, Was an accident. District Attorney Carrington respectfaily re- marked'to the court that he was ora very dif- terent opinion, and thought it a clear case of mansinuchter. Judge Fisher replied that not 8 man could be found on the jury who «id not look at the evi- dence as he did. The jury, ander the instrections of the Judge, returned a verdic( offmot guilty -~ a A Fornptine Wrarrep tx tHe Onnom- ICLE.—Last night, the private watohman at Willards’ Hotel found a basket on the curb- stone on F street, at the rear of the hotel. It was covered with Saturday's Chromiele, which, being removed, a pretty little boy child about four days old was discovered. The little fel- low was alive and kicking, and bad with him & wardrobe that probably cost over thirty dollars, and & bottle filled with tresh milk. He was comfortably clad, as if for a short stay in the street dnring the inclemency of the night. and his head was covered with pretty red hood, adding to the beauty of his diminutive features. The little waif was taken to —- intendent Richards at police beadquarters, who sentitto the ladies at St. A Infant Asylum, who said they seldom re one 60 finely attired. Upon examining the basket a card was found, upon which was written ina hurried style, but a hand that indicated prac- tised penmanship :—« This child is of poor but honest parents, and would not be parted with were it possible for them to raise it. Its name is Frank Leroy Palmerston. E. P." After reading the card the messenger shook bis head doubtfully, and muttered :—« No poor but hon- est parents in this vicinity ever desert their children as long ss they have thirty dollars to dress them, and when the last hope fails they will not thrnst them out in the dark on such a night as this.” ————— Convicts Por ALRANY.—This evening, Dep- uty Warden Gittings, with three guards, will start for Albany with the following named prisoners, convicted of various crimes during the current term of ‘he Criminal Court, and sentenced to imprisonment in the Albany pen- itentiary for the periods mentioned :—James Baker, James Young. Thomas Summers, Joseph Newman, Doctor Travis, Joseph Hen- derson, and Wilson Perkins, three years each; Julia Dodson and Elizabeth Taylor, eighteen months each; Robert Mosier, Armsiead Me- dila, Henry Madison, James Triplett, a John Brien, one year each. —eneierenmnee STUCK In THK Mcp ann Fr This morning. the pelice of the Second Ward reported a horse frozen to death in 14th street, At this point the trench in which the sewer was constrncted was filled with clay, which, softening during the recent moderate weather, sunk down, leaving a dan- gerous place for horses The driver of farni- ture car No. 315 accidentally drove his horse into the trench, and the borse sunk so deep that he could not be extricated Iast night. The animal was left there, and froze to death during the night. % TO DeaTa.— ——e——— MARRIED.—This morning an interesting af- tar took place at the First Presbyterian Charch in the marriage of Mr. Frank F. Artemas, of Philadelphia, to Miss Hannah A. Ellis. dangh- ter of William M. Ellis, Esq. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Sunderland, and after receiving the congratulations of friends the happy pair started northward on a wedding tour. UBSE WANTED-—To attend a sick room, immediately, at No. 321 G street, between 1 and 13th streets west. at OPANGES, LEMONS, AND ONIONS just re- ceived and for sale {nu lote to snit, by A. H. CLEMENTS, General Commisrion Merchant, 111 Water street, Georgetown, D.C. fe 15 3 Fe RENT—BRICK HOUSE op 4, street, be- tween Pennsylvania Missouri avenues, six water and . FRAME HOUSE on ist Hill, pear C street. One BRIO! street, Island, between 4%; and 6th pply to B.S. JOHNSTON. No pposite National Hotel B* W. B. LEWIs No. sts, 373 fe 15-3t* & CO., Auctioneers. ‘7 Pennsylvania avenues. ale at Wm. J. Sickles” ear Kirkword Honse, and EVENING at7 o'clock. t B LEWIS &00., Aucts, Y W. L. WALL & ©0., Auctlencors. South corner of FURNITUBE, LARGE FRE BORS, GLASS CASE: mn'a ave. and 9th st. CH PLATE MIR- , BARRELS HERRING AND BOXES CODFISH. ac AT AUCTION. On SATURDAY MORNING, Bebroary 17, com mencing a1 10 o'clock. we will sell at onr Auction Rooms, lot of Furniture. eomptisins — Marble top Bnrean. and Washstands Waluut and other Redst«sds. and Mattres os nd Glass Cases milliner variety of other articles. WoL WALL & 00, Aucte,_ & CO) Au o Auctioneers. 7 Pennylvanis avenue. EXTENSIVE OVER 2 000 AND YOUTHS’ CLOTHING. BY ORD MK. 5S. L. LINSE. OF PHILADELPHIA MONPAY MORNING, Feb. 19th, at 10 o'clock, st our Auction Store. wi Heel GENTLEME: LOTHE NG Superior Beaver, Chinchilla and Cloth Over conts, made inthe latest style; pew and second and Cloth and Cassimere Frock and Business Coats; superfine black and fancy Case:mere ‘ante camimere Vests; Gouts wis; an assortment of Linen, Mus- silk, velvet. cloth and Travelling limand Me Shirts and Drawers ADIES’ CLOTHING Splendid Silk, Merino, Del: Chintz Dresses apd Dress Pat’ - Camni- mere anc Beaver Cloaks and Circulars; long and are square Wootten, Stella and other Shawls; Basques and Bodies ALso, An assortment of Ledies’ Underclothing, with ® large voricty of Ball and Stage Dresses ALSO. A gcnversl assortment of Youths’ Olothiag, mostly new BOs Will be added several fine Gold Watches, Dis- mond Rings. &. fe 15 st [Crron} w. B. LEwIs * CO., Aucta. B* GREEN & WILLIAMS. Auctioneers. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF EXCELLENT oe FURNITURE AT PUBLIO aN, On MONDAY, the 19th iastant, at 10 o'clock a, u., by order of the honorable is’ Court of the pe st of the ei—4 = of in Louisa Collins, decensed, resi - dence, on 9th street. opposite the Centre Market, the following Furnitare. viz: “ aud Bracket Sen ES e Bamask covered Parlor Suite. a two Tete a Tete Sofas, Gontlomen's Ladies’ Castor and Side Chairs * Two fine Covered Green Rep Sofas, Walnut Twelve fine Black Walput Brace om Chai: Two fine Black Walnnt Marble Slab Center Tables = fine Walnut Etecere aud Whatuot our Painti One Walnut Marble top Side Board with Rtogere | Fine Brussels, Three-ply, and Ingrain Carpets, a! new Fine Black Walnut Carved Top Jenny Lind Bod- steade Marble Dressing Bureaus, Washstands and wr Wardrobes: ail in Black Walwat Mahogany Le — Toy eatin Bureaus, Wask- Feather “hed . Pillows, Bolsters, Hair, Husk end Comforts, Biaahots, Quilts, Spreads, Sheets, aad Cottage Bedsteads, Dressing Rureaus, Wardrobes Washstands in inted Woed p age & Cooking and —- vhina. ‘aud Orockery Bar Fixtures and License. ALSO ‘ 9 all sell, in the Centre At 1 o'clock p.m., i shall se} One fine of Stove, and Fixtures, such ss used in carrying os the Batiog Business| and © License for Kating end many other articies “terme cash “ad H.SEMM fmigictreter. fe 18-4 JOH Fe IN & WILLI Avcts, HAMPAGNE WINES. Jules Mumm & ABIN: sand Pints, s 0 “ Pe “ ae rae rE Rovnr. For eale by 956 » B. 400, fe1-aw ‘Tot and Ioeh’sta, VANABY BIRDS, MOCKING AND’ PARROTS, want! Astron, Oar aMetbone