Evening Star Newspaper, February 16, 1866, Page 2

EVENING STAR. | W. B. WALLACHR, Editor and Proprictor. | WASHINGTON CITY: FRIDAY............ FEBRUARY 1, 1866. _ S7 READING MATTER ON BVERY PAG OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. ————< ess ll | | FREEDMEN’S BUREAU, | Gen. Howard bas received letters from Gen. Wm. P. Richardson, commanding the district of Eastern South Carolina, and from a resident of that district, which give an unusually fa- vYorable account of the improvement in the re- lations between the whites and blacks of that section. Gen. Richardson says all the freed- men sreemployed for the present year, and the planters unhbesitatingly confess that they are working much better than when they were slaves. The planters are showing their con- fidence in the freedmen by planting as largely as their capital and lands will permit. The eCemand for hands is great. One gentleman at Society Hill offers from 62% cents to $1 per cay, besides a share in thecrop. Another gen- tleman says he would not be willing to return to the old system of slavery, as his profits are now larger, and be has much less trouble with the bands on the plantation. | CONSCIENCE MONEY. The Secretary of the Treasury received yes- terday, from an unknown person, the sum of #40, as money properly belonging to the Goy- ernment, haying bren overpaid, as the comma- Ricstion stated, to an officer of the United States Navy. GENERAL LAND OFFICE. At Winnebago City, Minnesota, 7,240 acres | Were taken up at the Land Office, and at Junc- tion City, Kanens, 2.714 acres were taken up ¢@uring the month of January last for actual bomestead settlement. | THE InDICATIONS from Pennsylvania are | that the Republicans will nominate Major General Geary for Governor. The nominating convention meets the first week in March. Tue WEEKLY Star is now on our counter for sale. and in wrappers, ready for the mails, containing its grert variety of reading matter, the capital story of “The Marchioness and two Counts; a full report of the Lincoln Me- morial ceremonies at the Capitol, and the ad- dress of Hon. Geo. Bancroft, editorials on re- construction: the interview of the President with the Virginia delegation; proceedings of the Methodist Conference at Alexandria: the Man m Gray: another man; Congressional pro- ceedings; Council proceedings; speech of Fred Douglas, foreign, Gomestic, military, naval, departmental and local news; agricultural and housekeeping miscellany, and the latest tele- graphic dispatches from all quarters. The Methodist Conference at Alexandria. THE APPOINTMENTS—CLOSING SCENES. [Special Report for the Star.) Last night, the “ Baltunore Annual Confer- ence of the Methodist Episcopal Charch South” reassembled in the Methodist Church South, Alexandria, when there was a large congrega- tion present, including quite a number of Washingtonians. The religious services were conducted by Rev. N. Head, of the Virginia Cou ference; after which, Rev. Bishop Early addressed t ference, stating that they had taken a Gepencent of the northern branch of the church, and that there were evidences of their being successful as an organization in their mew church relations. He alluded in feeling terms to the trials of the ministers, many of ‘Whom were compelled to work at manual labor for their sustenance during the past four years; and be was thanxful that now they had brighter prospects, although, even since they had been at the Conference, some of the churches had been wrested from them. After paying a tribute to the people of Alex- Andria for their kindness and hospitality, he said that they (the preachers) are going to take up their crosses in the hope that Jeboyah will Open the way for them to work successfully. advised the members not to meddle wiih Politics—keep them out of the pulpit. None of the official bodies of the Church South have meddled with politics. They can claim their Tights of citizenship and do all they are able to Sccomplish to restore the peace of the country. He bad taken the amnesty oath, and intended to wait on President Johnson and ask him to restore the churches which have been wrested from them. In conclusion he prayed that they, while enjoying their rights of citizenship, would not get into the political arena, and never allow political questions to enter the pulpit, but use their efforts for the advancing of we cause of Christ upon the earth, as did the fathers of Methodism. At the request of the Bishop the choir sang in an excellent manner the hymn “Oh, sing to me of Heaven,” after which he announced the following appointments Baitimore District—S. Regester, Presiding Elder. Baltimore city—Central Church, S. Samuel Rvezell; John Poisall, supernume- rary. Winans—Wm. J. Perry, Thomas E. Carson. North Baltimore—David Thomas. East Baltimore—Wm. H. Wilson; Jos. N. Spangler, supernumerary. Baltimore Cir- Jason Etchison; Samuel Kepler, tnumerary. Rockville Cireuit—Jno. L. Gilbert, Lewis C. Miller. Rock Creek—Wm. K. Boyle. Laurel—Kobert H. Elliott, John W. Bull. Montgomery—J. P. Hall. Talbor— Francis A. Mercer. “West River—Lewis KR. Jones. Accomac— . Dolly. Washington Distr J.S. Marun, Presiding Elder. asbington City, (M street)—William V. Tudor. Central Church, (new enterprise)— To be supplied. Bladensburg—Samuel H. Griffith; one to be supplied. Charies—Presley B. Smith, one to be supplied. St. Mary’s—To be supplied. Fairfax — Lorenzo D. “Nixon. Loudoun—Jobn Landstreet; one to be sup- plied. Hullsboro—Francis H. Richey: one to be supplied. Leesburg — Samuel © Rodgers. Warrenton—Jobu T. James. Gum S ring— John T. Maxwell. Fredericksburg—Foushee ©. Tebbs; Dabney Ball, supernumerary. © Roancke District—James S. Garner, Presid- ing Elder. Salem—George G. Brooke. Chris- tiansburg—John W. Hammond. Blacksburg— James F. Liggett. Jackson ville—Leopold Lenz, one to be suppiied. Newport—Wm. R. BicNeer, E. Jamieson, supernumerary Lafa- yette—John G. Bailey. J. F. Bean, supernu- merary. Fincastle—Joshua M. Grane v4 Lick—Isase W. Canter. Lexington Station— Peter H. Whisner. John N.Gray. Craig—To be supplied. Lewisburg District—J. Hoffman Wangh, Presiding Elder. sburg—Geo. H. Zim- merman. Frankford—s. B. Dolly: one to be supplied. White Suilphur—James H. Wollft. Blue Sulphor—Addison Weller; one to be sup- ghee Levelton—P. S. E. Sixeas. Edray— . W. Canter. Green Bank—Charles A. Joyce. Monroe—John W. Ewan, James R. Vanhorn. Peterstown—Joseph V. Chittum. Gap Mills— To be supplied. Covington—Adam Q. Flaner- South Branch District—John C. Dice, Presid- pg Elder. Franklin—Lemuel W. Hasiu Joseph H. Temple, supernumerary. Moo field—James Beatty. South Branch and Pat- terson Creek—Charles L. Torreyson. M. A Taylor. New Ureek—Leonidas F. Butt. River—Stephen Smith, supernumerary. terey—F.5. Butt, C. W. per. Highs ‘Thos. Briley. Springfield—John W. Tongue, Marberry G. Bathis. B. Hough, General Superintendent of Sab- bath Schools. Winchester Disteict-—Eldridge R. Veitch, Pre- ing Elder. Winchester, Market street—R. RS. Hough; Braddock street—To be supplied Winehester Circuit—Jaynes H. Mareh, Edw. ¥. Heterick. Frederick Mission—John W. Wolff Woodstock—John P. Hyde. Front Royal—Wm.Gwyn Coe. Berryyville—Wm.G. Eggleston; one to be supplied. Berkley—Dayid Shoaf, John A. Kern. J ‘son—Kobt. Smith. Sbepherdstown—Ephraim L. Kregloe. War- @ensville—David Harris: one to be supplied. Shanroudale— Wm. Hedges. Rockingham District—Fzta F. Busey, Presi- Ging Elder. Staunton—Jas. E. Armstrong. Augusta— Wm. R. Strioger, B. F. Ball. . Jones, W . Churebvill brand, Jos. C. Crickenberger. McDonald, Geo. K. Jetferson, Supernumerary. Mt. Sidney—Jos. L Engle. East Rocking- bam—H. A. Gaver: one to be supplied. Reck- ingham Mission—Richard N. Pool. Bridge- waer—Geo. Stevenson, Geo. H. Williams. | Rockingham—Adam P. Boude. New Market— A. A. P. Neale: one tobe supplied. Luray—To Somer Warm Springs—Chas. L. Dome- roe - Hofman, Supernumer a mn. rd, Principal x — Staunton, ve beleesaces tose At close of the reading of the appoint- Ments, the assembly united in “To- gether let us eveetly live," oe after which Rev. Regester led in prayer, and th adjourned after singing S mrenee another appropri bymn. PProp ey F¥orsome time after the adjournment there Was a general leave-taking im the Conference room, and preparations were immediately made by some toenter on their new fields of Labor, quite a number leaving this morning by the early trains for their new bomes. S7 Alexandria, Va. is to have a paid Fire Department. @7 The large amount of cotton finding its ‘Way to the maket puzzles the cotton prophets Of ali schools and grades. @7-Chicago and Cincinnati sre quarrelling Over the question which of the two is the most rT = | follow this mild winter. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE OF THE STAR. 19 CLarua™ Riss, Lonpoy, Janaary 30th.— Ector Star.—Sir: President Johnson is wianiag golden opinions of all classes in England, both American and European, by the stand be has taken upon national matters. Itis wonderful to observe the effect of ab- sence upon our countrymen abroad; even those who lately were fighting to overthrow the Government are quick to resent the slightest affront to the spirit of our institutions. Allare Americans here. Parliament meets on Thursday. The politi- cal airof England is full of storm. The Ja- msica affair will rise up like an evil spirit to torment the minority, and Bright with his Ke- form Bill will open upon them as soon as the session is fairl, un. Then Ireland and the Fenians will stand by to take advantage of the excitement and squeeze out a few concessions. It you read the London papers you will ob- serve that all blow hot just now upon America. The Telegraph the other da@y had a long leader im which it mentioned powerful France and still more powerful America. All London was wild with excitement this evening about a report of a resolution having been introduced in Congress to suspend diplo- matic relations with England. Fancy the effect. L believe the English people are really friendly to the people of the United States, and thata war with America would be very unpopular in England. , The weather is mild and gentle as spring, | and the parks and forests are alive with birds, In Paris the people are rejoicing in a profu- sion of flowers, and I saw japonicas in bloom yesterday in agarden in this city. The wise- acres say that this foretells a sickly summer to Royalty is basking in the sunshine of. Os. borne, and the Princess Helena is about marr; ing a German Prince, Christian of Schieswig- Holstein. Yours, & Liste De Mayr. | | PERSONAL. SON gentleman wenld like to be- prEse canine ith retty and intelligent woman. with whom he could speod an evening oc- casionally. ies it® = PEOIA 0 THE LADIES —Any 1 Ree CAEP an elegant HOMM: with avect leat cal Attendance, the best care, and strict- ment. before and pe Condhement, aan nt ag en re en, withers seinamee oC beatae: aepiiecaras at be made with it i ress. as letters to initials Lover sent through post office. “Address Bor 41S Brooklyn, N.Y. fe 16-1m i tr PR n ic the Clarendon Hotel, Room Ne 2. “Fos it" 1CK—An association has bee! tered into IN Gy eundereinnad ia the stents oP iacahaee Office on Massachusetts avenue, No, 405, between and 7th streets, ve "fe 14 3t* February 14, 1888. _ PRINOE, Ber F pirent 09 ee » the only prac: 3' 3 District, wishes to inform his customers that he is not connected with any ether Btampiag cvecern in this city. Asthere are so-called pers using his namo, hence this notice. He has only ene piace, on F street. Weekly in receipt of new patterns, which are made up at once. fe9 B. 0. M. FORD ved to No. 28 Bast Ds. \eteans botwese ine and3d. feb7-1m* 7» street. ently ‘sa hand fine Oigers and Tebseco 0 ween keeps const at low prices. provo it is by giving her acall, ae NOTICE. v F Au PERSONS are hereby cautioned against trusting any one on my account as I shall per no debts except such as are contracted by my wife or feb 3: JOHN P. PEPPER. lob 3-3taw2w* LOST AND FOUND. (ie Cuoeaiuan TELEGRAMS, AMERICAN TELEGRAPH ComPANT, Office 432 P. enue, February 15, 1855 The following Telegrams remain in this offics undelivered, for want of suffictont address and Governmen tpeuter, from Lower Windsor, B DOG, ral re- 12th st., answers to the name of ‘Tip. L rat st be paid for its delivery at 56, sland. OST—A small black and in Serr fo 16-3t* $ REWARD.—Lost on or about the 2d of De- +) cember, 188% large Leather somewhere about Washington, a POCKET LOOK, containing let- apers. &c. The above reward will be paid by Pea rederick City. Frederick County, York co., Lichtenberg. ang itto Predei x "7 nov 1-tf” B. P. SNYDER. Manager. | Maryland. bale SS is UNION LODGE, No. 11.1, 0. 0. F., -: 20 REWARD FOR A DARK BROAN MABK il have AND HARNESS. GRAND LEVEE AND CONOERT. Strayed from the Ebbett House, on the afternocn A At ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. (Navy Yard,) on THURSDAY EVENING, February 22, 1386. Tickets $1. Particulurs hereafter. at —* TRANSCENDENTALISM."—Locture b; Mion. 8. 8. COX, late of Ohio, at the Street Baptist Church, MONDAY EVENING, Febru loth. Subject : ‘* New Knglaud Traus- cendentalism."’ Third Lecture of the course Sin- gle tickets 50 cents; for gentleman and lady, 75 cents. Lecture to commence at quarter 'before eight o'clock. EASTERN BUILDING AX&S' The fonrth amg | meetin: ilding Association will be hel lodge reom of the Odd Fellows’ Hail, N. TO-MORROW, (Saturday,) at7 o'clock p. m. the limited number of phares of stock has not been taken, thore who aS ee members of this Association are invite atten ae WM. DIXON, President. JAS. H. HILTON, Sec. it Oe cBAND Vooal AND INSTRUMENTAL FOUNDRY M. E. CHURCH, Corner 14th and @ streets, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 7% o'clock p.m, Proceeds to sid in the support of a Sonp House for = the Suftering Poor of this city. Rest musical talent 6 ed, Tickets, 50 Contes Oe OUTRAGE ON AMERICAN CITIZENS ARBOAD. STATIO} of the Eastern in_the north avy Yard, m. Ag fe 15-t4_ 1812 REVIVED. A meeting of the citizens of Washington, D.O , willbe held in Seaton Hall, corner of 9th and D #treets. on SATURBAY, the 17th instant, at 73 p m.. for the purpose ef considering recent outrages op American eitizens travelingin Great Britain and Ireland Distinguished members ef the 39th nt to address the meet- — will be preset 2s =>NOTICOR—TO THR TAX PAYERS oF (7 WSU iworen Clty ~The Board of Se. sessors having completed the Annual Assessment for 1865. ire y give a a they ada sitas a Board ‘als und for. the purpose ol corrections from WEDNESDAY. th to Morch Ist. 1866, inclusive, (Sundays excepted,) at their room No. 6, Basement 8tery. wing of Gy Hall from 9A mm. to3 p.m. each day, By or- ‘resident. ales “THOMAS H. DONOHUE, feb 12-tm1 Secretary Board of Appen's._ SUNDAY EVENING LEOTUBES FOR THE YOUNG CATHOLIC’S FRIEND SOCIKTY, At ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, 7th street. “BIGHT AND WRONG.” The Fourth Lecture of the Course will be deliv- ered by making instant, REV. CHARLES F. KING, On SUNDAY EVENING NEXT, FEBRUARY 18, at 8 o'clock. Tickets for three Lectures....... “$2.00. = te Lecture. -ereveenssenseseseveneees 7 pt eutleman at z % felcWeas " BALLY ROUND THE FLAG BOYs— RALLY ONCE AGAIN—If we co under We will go like the Congress, with the flag tiying The Union votors of Georgetown are royuested to meet on FRIDAY EVENING o'clock. to elect fiv ‘legates each for aconven- = to form a ticket for the clection on the 2ith intant. Ist Precinct, at H. B. Walker's, Montgomery, near Bridge street. 2d Precinct, at School Room next to the dwelling of W.H. Tenny’s, West stree' 3d Precinct, at 6. T. Edmonston’s, Lingan, be- tween First and Prospect streets. 4th Precinct, at J. H. Newman's, Frederick, }o- tween 3d and ith «treeta fe 12-td OT WATER REGISTRAR’S OFFICER. W. INGTON, 1 persons who occupy ys Bext, at 73 th January. 1855, remises within the cor- yeste limite ef this city, {mto which the Aneduct ater bas been introduced, other than property of the United States, are hereby reminded that on the ist day of Japwary instant, the water ret for the in ending January 1, 1867, became due and paya- le at this office. If the said water rent be not paid Prior to the Ist of February, the delinanen subject to sto ppage of the water from their premi- sex and penalty of two dollars. to be paid together with the water rent in fullto January 1, 1857, pre- vious to the resteration of the water. BANDOLPH COYLE, Water Registrar, Water Reoistrar’s Ovric The preesnre of business on thix office has ren- dered] it necessary to extend the time for receipt of Water Rents to the Ist of March; after which date the water will be shut off, wrthowt any further no tice. from all houses the water rent of which shall not be paid up to com Int, 1867 ANDOLPT COYLE, Water Regisirar. NOTICE TO }ONSUMERS.—The dist: bution department of the Washington 748 Light Company have removed © ofice to No 464 10th, between D and E, where persons who have reason to believe that r méters or service Ste are out of order, will please notify WM. YORKKE, Superintendent of Distribution, who will give Eo™rt attention. te WT GEO. A. McILHENNY, Engineer. WEDDINGS, DINNER PARTIES, BALLS ete. furnished by JOSEPH H. SHAF- LD, Caterer and Oenfectioner, No. 386 6th H. ja13-Im street. between G and P)ENTSTRY—DR. BARNES. Physician and Dentist. Teeth inserted very cheap Extracting and Repairing neatly dons. SoS He also cures Rheumati«m, Gout, Piles Nenraleia aud Dyspopein.” Oitice’ comer Poun’s avenn Tth street vo. %. fe 15-Im* { CARRIAGE HORS ARRIAGE. and a feb 2-eolm Fc SALE—A pair and a light Family donble set of HARNE will be disposed of by private contract. the owner being about toieave Washington For information. and to see them, please cail at CHAS. F WAGENER'S Restaurant. No. 569 8th at. ea) it, © it in Barracks, Washington. sidan hs ‘Goops SEFUR HING Manufacturer of STOVES,RANGES, JE Te aa art RANGES. FURNACES, Pissweans d_ SHEET-IRON ARE. = pti igi BETWEEN D AND &. state ce fa kinds of Stoves and Ranges 7 Repairing Promptly done. fe 16-Im* FFICE DEPOT CoMMiss x i oO eNen ARY OF SUBSIST Wasmixotoy. D. G., Fobrasry 15, 1835, PROPOSALS FOR FLOUR. Sealed Proposals are invited until MONDAY, February 25.1595, 12 o'clock mf Subsistence Department with” °F ‘nishing the ONE THOUSAND (1,00) BARRELS OF FLOUR. The pro is will be for what is kn: Depot ne Nos. 1 and 2, (500 barrels of each gradeo and bids will be entertained for any quantity less than the whole. Bids must be in duplicate, and for each grade on toparate sheets of paper he ¢elivery of the Flour to commence within five days from the opening of the bids, and must be delivered in such quantities, daily, as the Govern. mept may direct, either at the Government ware- house io waa town, ig a wharves, or railroad depot in ington. D.C. "Fae delivery of ail, Flour awarded to be com- ) + aaa twenty days from the acceptance of eh Baca wit be gehen g na to be delivered in new oak b: 5 lined. Payments w,ll'be mace in such funds aa the Gov- “FRest may have for a it be 5 usual Government ins ion wi made Just before the Fiour is reel vet . and none will be =a is not fresh ground, and of a supe- y Government reserves the ri cause. Bids to be ad: G atroei, it to reject any bid reseed ta,the under- iT E. T. BRIDGES, et Major, 0.8 ¥ | ws Office, thi Bi 6 fe 51 If. P a & re t 1 Yard a ed T N fe} L bo led i, di fe hors R ‘wee! gai N be cl H & 1 P ofthe 15th instant, a thick, heavy made BROAN MARE, about 9 years old; 15 hands bigy; small white spot, about ene insh aq: n the forehead; dark bay face and legs; has eral bay spots, one on the back, nearthe termination of the mano, about three inches long. Any information left with JOHN D. BBMOND, ; iar ‘h street, will be attended to. LEWIS BAILKY. Lise" Monday night BOOK, a a CORNET BAND t or hetween Metropolitan Hall and my Model and Band Room, 25 Intelligencer Build ing. Also, an ALTO BOOK. some. weeks since. Any person upon returning either will be suitably rewarded. [fe 15-2t*} 1. A. HEALD. cere o the 13th instart. at or near the Capitol, a LADY'S GOLB WATCH and e e finder will be liberally rewarded by be te | the same to 330 Delaware avenue. ie ad OST—On the 18th instant, about 2 o'clock p. m. small MEMORANDUM BOOK with my name init, Of no value to any one except theowner A reasonable reward will be paid if left at Star Office. fe 14-3t ABNER SHOEMAKER. ‘ayed from the premises, No. 304 7th street. cerner of L,on Monday morning, Feb. 5th, a brown SETTER DOG; had on th cellar with ring attached. A liberal rewai be paid for his return to T. V. above place. $200 I 0G LOBT_—S Stolen from my Stable in on Friday morning, Feb- ruary 9, one large Bay HORSK. 8 or 9 years old, 15% or 16 hands high, two white hind feet, a little swelled, a scar under the fetlock of onecf the hind Georgeto: feet, sides rubbed with harness. ALSO, One ey co Gray HORBE 9 or 10 years old, 1536 or 16 hands high, small scar on the back from saddle. and fine style and action. I will give $50 ‘or either or $100 for both if delivered to me & hoon cat espe C.,01 gas tl a bipe phe he hang OT Ses BI arres: convictien of the thieves, THOMAS DOWLING feb 1% $5 REWARD—L. Georgetown, D. om Monday evening, th ©) 8th instant ory headed red wood CAN with gold band. The above reward will be paid by returning the same at No. 20 Louisiana opposite Sth street west. BOARDING. A FEW GENTLEMEN CAN BE AOCOMMO- dated with BOARD. Also Table Board, at 195 F street, betwoen 17th and 18th sta. fe 15-3t" GENTLEMEN AND THEIK WIVES AND Sing’ gentlemen can obtain geod ROUMS and BOARD, by the week or month. A few Table Boarders wanted. Terms moderate. 287 K between Mth and 15th st: » one square fri Willard’s Hotel Se ine TABLE BOARD at No. 464 10th street, a few doors north of the avenue. 7 s3 a le morth. SFiLine OFF AT REDUCED PRICES. SMOOT & BURROUGHS, No. 119 Bridge street, Georgetown, Will, from this date, offer every description of STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, at very reduced prices. Wishing to close ont this entire stock by the first or middie of March, bar- be expected ns may fo 10-1 SMOOT & BURROBGHS. o T I CG EY Having associated with me Mr. THOS. B. CROSS, JR.. as @ partner in the Lumber Business, from the ist January, 1366, all persons indebted to me pre vious to that time are hereby notified that their acceunta are now made » and they are respect- fully but most earnestly requested to call and settle them at once, cither by cash or note, as my business must be closed up, Al! such accounts remaining unsettled on the Ist of March, 1855, will be collected sooonding to law. EDW. OLAR T. 5 Vi rpints Syenue, bet Ith and 10th streets cast fe 9-tmb1 near U.S. Navy Yard. OTEL Goons, Thick FRENCH CHINA. Thick STONE CHINA, such as Plates, Dishes, Bakers, &c. Goblets. Ch scant. Olorenn i ka. Sherri ete. Cham: nes, Clarets, Hocks, erries, Li Bar and Ale Tumblers, Beer Muse, De: caters kc. PLATED WARE and CUTLERY of t clase. KBE & BEVERID fe 10 Gtif* 504 (Odd Follows’ Hall) 7th street. I A N O 8B. 20 good second hand PIANOS. Prices! from $10 npwards : 22 new PIANOS, assorted. of the following ma- ors CHICKERING & SONS, BRADBURY, VOSE. GURED & CO. JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pennsylvania avenus, fe 14 st tween 9th and 10th ats. ae a cic = aoe? - FLINTs PRACTICE OF MEDICIN nett s Practice of Medicine; new edi’ vandale’s Malformations of the Fingers nd Taos. Anstie on Stimulants and Narcotics, Braithwaite’s Retrospect for Jauuary. fe li uors TANO, tn good order, will be sold a. Apply No. 252’ F street, be 13th and Mtl ft ‘REAT BARGAT 5 3 ¥ORTE, round corners. ¢ i ™m improve vents, for sale, at! ata7 P'ANS. FOR SALE—0n ba 1 Pennsylvania ave , fotel. fo 13 3t* PATEBESTIRG TO LADIES! EMBROIDERY STAMPING!! Fvery kind in great variety; superior to any- thing heretofore offered in this city. Please favor us With acall. WASHINGTON EMBROIDERY STAMP- ING COMPANY, fe 13-1 322 ¥F at., between loth and 1th ets. At PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE LATE firm of PALMER & BRO. are hereby motified that thelr bills have been placed in my hands for collection, and they are respectful ly ee to promptly settle the remaining unpaid Mareh 16th, 1356, in an officer's bands for settlement. SAMUEL C. PALMER, 57 Groene street, Assignee, Georgetown, D. C., February 13, 1856. fe 13 6t* FRE SEGAKS AT LOW PRICES. 15,000 CABANA OARBAJALS, at $6 per box. 30,000 ESPANOLA PRENSADOS, at $5) 20 000 ISLE px CUBA CONOHAS, Also, various other brands. from grades. Forsaleby F 0. DYER & 0O 256 Pennsylvania aven fo7-dlw between 12th and 18th OOP SKIRT MANUFACTORY—49 Loy between 6th and 7th sts., and 2803¢ eet, between Land M, ‘Washington, Constantly on hand, and made to order. first cls Wove Tape Hoop rts, of every style, length aud size. Skirts altered and Epeired. _ ja 16 Im* J. WEIL & GO. N EVER TOO LATE TO LEARN B MONS. ALEXANDER WOLOW! NEW SIMPLIFIED Systeme > PIANO FORTE AND SINGING. ‘ Mona. Alexander Wolowski, so well known in Washi : ‘out nom: best talent in our city, by Mis aoe tee b in continuing his’ Those who wish to Piaso! fine m: Join his courses by calling at 37 Pr te National Hotel. Hose; hours are from fotoizs. m., at eis wee 5 NOTION. y 238 JOHN 0. BAOHER, 238 No. 236 Pennsyivania avenue, near 13th street, has just received a large lot of JACK SMOKING TOBACCO seer pag) Gitimore prices, Give him . fo 10 4" SACOND EDITION 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Wasuineorton, February 16, 1808. iny Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo- intiops of Government securities : Buying. Selling. oo S. @s Oow . 1880 i i U Five Twenties, 1034, US Five Twenties, 1 103 y 0 Five Twenties, 1965, LOS t Ten Fortes ..., oy U.S. Seven Thirties 99% Oue-year Certuficates—new . oo NEW YORE FIRST BOARD SALES. Coupons, 104%; Five Twenties, 199%, 103\; Five Twenties, 1864, 103; Five Twenties, 1565, 103); Ten Forties, 9%; Seven Thirties, 994; Certificates, 983; Gold, 137. —_- ore -___. THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND THE FRED. DOUGLASS LECTURK. The Chronicle continues its abuse of the re- respectable gentlemen of the First Presbyterian Church who deprecate its use as a political rostrum, and especially as the scene for foul- | mouthed attacks by a negro orator against the Chief Magistrate of the nation. It suits the purpose of the Chronicle in this connection to make a fulsome laudation of the Rey. Byron Sunderland as the fearless and thrilling divine whoze impassioned eloquence against slavery and secession haye made him the mark for the hatred of the sympathizers with rebellion, and is the only reason why he has become irksome to his congregation. Now this is simple trash, pure unmitigated trash, as will be compre. hended by all familiar with the career of the dapper little Boanerges of the First Presbyte- rian Church. We have not the slightest ill- will against that gushing little gentleman, and are quite willing to indulge his feverish craving to figure in print and attitudinize emotionally before the public unhind- ered, but when it is undertaken in his behalf to put bim up as a patriot martyr who is being persecuied by a “secesh’ congregation for principle’< sake, it may be- come necessary to strip him of his jackdaw plumes and shew him up in his true light—a well enough meaning man, but light ballasted, and of such insatiable thirst for notoriety that he would cheerfully attitudinize dangling from & balloon if thereby he could figure before a crowd, or get his name in print. He wonld willingly split himself up to his clerical neck- cloth to be able to straddle wide enough to ‘tread in the sensational feotsteps of a Spur- geonora Beecher. Does not every hearer of his recognize this asa true picture of the man? He a devotee to anti-slavery principle! Why it is notorious that less than the Chroniclee “five years ago” judicious members of his con- gregation, averse to pulpit politics of any kind, had to hold the erratic Byron back by the coat- tails to keep him from rasbing into politics to give abolitionism “jesse” froma “conservative” standpoint. The plain truth is, that the dis. affection to him in his congregation originated long prior to his abolition shoot. Its members had come to the conclusion that while he could pray with the beanutifulest cadences and display bis white handkerchief, and pass his white hands through his classic locks with & languid grace not easy of attainment, that as a religious teacher he was the most unmiti- gated humbug that ever walked. His insati- able, all-absorbing craving for notoriety took him so continually from his legitimate church duties as to make him the most unfit person imaginable to sustain a responsible pastoral relation. How this itch for notoriety led him to Paris, where he proved such a dead failure on the hands of the American church that his New York sponsors were very anxious to return their “elephant” to the Washington congregation some time before his two years’ engagement had expired, and how precipi- tately he was hurried back to be thrust upon an unwilling congregation, are matters afford- ing a@ rather piquant chapter, which we have not time to enter upon to-day. It is sufficient to say that his Paris-American congregation displayed the same bad taste, and want of good judgment in disapproving the style and caliber of the Rey. Byron that has been displayed by “his Washington congregation. We do not see, however, that it is branded: therefore, as “‘secesh.” That style of treatment is reserved by the Chronicle for Washington congregations. In this connection the Chronicle makes much parade of the “card” (to be found elsewhere) of the lady managers of the Colored Home, in which card the ladies—Mrs. Senator Wade and others—raise their hands in pious horror at the allegation that the lecture of Fred. Douglass, “although ostensibly to obtain funds for the benefit of the colored orphans.” was, + in re- ality, to enable certain political parties to pro- mulgate their peculiar doctrines, in opposition to the views of the President of the United States anda large majority of the American people.” The ladies say that their purpose was to raise money for charitable purposes. and that “one of the means resorted to was to havea Jecture from Frederick Douglass, not on po- litical or party topics, butin reference to the assassination of the late President, an atrocity which they supposed all mankind condemned- ‘The authors of this statement being ladies, at rd to characterize itin fitting terms. Is it within the bounds of possibility that these ludies had not seen aught, or heard aught, of this Douglass lecture as delivered by him through all the North, and reported in nearly every paper in the country! Were they not awe nat it abounded in the grossest attacks upon the Presiden: and his policy! In the lec- ture as delivered here spme of the more offensive attacks upon the President were suppressed for some reason, but enough were retained to show the unfitness for its delivery im any honse of Divine worship, eepecially when it put the congregation in the attitude of thrusting these offensive utterances directly upon the ear of the President. Even as toned down by the “hroni- cle, that paper reports Douglass as styling the President the Pharaoh who is persecuting the black race, and as saying: ‘The crime of crimes which now threatens th.s nation 18 not one that kills the body, but th murders the soul of the nation. It is strikes at the national honor. It is ust bring upon the nation the gath- wth of God and man. dn Washington dw the crime of crimes whieh overhangs us and threatens ux is nothing less than the base, the wan- ton betrayal of this Republic by the man—by the 2 in whom Us generous nelion ha the core of its honor; the bore and wanton nder of all the efforts of this terrible war back agoin into the hands of the rery men who, with breed blades and bheody haw have sought to de. toy the nation.” Aud itis tor objecting to have their pnipit rated by such utterances as these that the congregation of the First Presbyterian Church is now being thus villified! PAY DEPARTMENT. On an inquiry having been made as to wheth- er circnlar No. 55, of December 22d, 1885, which allows transportation in kind to members of the ist Army Corps, when honorably discharged from the service, applies to commissioned officers, the Paymaster General has decided that the rule promulgated from the Adjutant General's Office, and quoted in memorandum “No. 59, is notto be understood” as having any application to commissioned officers of the Ist Army Corps, when honorably discharged, but that it applies only to enlisted men of that corps who were transported to Washington by Provost Marshals for enlistment and muster in. The commissioned officers of that corps, when honorably discharged, and when other- wire entitled to trayel allowances, are so en- titled from place of discharge te the place where they received or accepted their appoint- mente. SOUTHEBN WAR CLAIMS. it is understood that the Congressional Com- mittees on Claims take the broad ground that as it has never been the practice of Governments to make compensation for the ravages of war, even when committed by their own armies on their own eoil, the question of compensation te sufferers in @ hostile region cannot be onter- tained. This will blight the hopes of a large number of claimants at the South, many of whom have already placed their papers before Congress, TESTIMONIAL TO ABRAHAM LINOOLN. The State Department has received through our Consul at Lyons, France, a magnificent AMerican fiag and sta:!, presented by the work- foxemen of Lyons to the Government of t United States as » testimonial of their great re- spect for the late President, Abraham Lincola This fing is fine work ot art. It was man- ufactured ty t.e “Society of Weavers,” ander the superin’en tence of M. Cochard, M. Micha- letand M. Bertachon. The flag is 3% metres (xbourt Tv feet) in length and 2.15 metres (about 7 feet) im width. The texture is gros de tours, abeavy and rich tissne. There are no seams in joining the union and the stripes; these pars are woven together by thé loom. The union contains thirty-five double-faced sars of silver broche, and between the stars is the inscription in French: “Popular subscription. To the Republic of the United States, offered in mem- ory of Abraham Lincoln. Lyons, 1-45." The letters are also double-faced and of broche gold. WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION. The drawing-room reception of th adies of the White House this afternoon was a brilliant one, but on account of the severity of the weather was not so numerously attended as the preceding ones. Among those of note present we may men- tion Attorney General Speed and Mrs. Speed, Senator Chandler and Mrs. Chandler, ©. troller of the Currency and Mrs. Clark, Rev. A. D. Gillette and Mrs. Gillette, Col. J. W Forney, Mrs. and Miss Forney, Geo. F. Train and Mrs. Trai APPROVED AND ENDORSED The delegates who compose the «Colored Congress” now in session in this city, have addressed a letter to Mr. Samner, endorsing his recent speech, and declaring that it em- bod:e~ “the first and complete wi<h of the col- ored man.” They also say :—“ Having looked to you as among the foremost in the cause of justice and liberty during the darkest period of that canse, we now rejoice to hail you as holding your place among the giants that have since espoused i LABOR FOB FREEDMEN. The Friends’ Society for Freedmen’s Aid, of Baltimore, have provided situations for about fifty colored peowje, of different ages and sexes, requesting him to furnish the fr this District. The Barean arrangements to send a large num) » to Mississippi, where they are grea needed. MILITABY CHANGES. Major General George (¢. Meade, in orders issued February |2, 1565, announces Brevet Major General Seth Williams as Assistant Ad- jutent General of the Military Division of the Atlantic, to relieve Breyet Brigadier General George D. Ruggles, who was ordered to report to Major (seneral Hooker, as Assistant Ad ja- tani General ef the Department of the East WHITE HOUSE. ‘This being Cabinet day, but few visitors were receiyed. Among the callers upon the Presi- dent was Bishop Early. #7 From John C. Parker, Post Office News Stand, we have abateh of fresh reading mat- ter, Godey for March, Chimney Corner, (with an excellent picture of “General Grant at Home,” ) Every Saturday, New York Magazine, and Har- pers Weekly. e7 From J. Shilington, Odeon Building, Hudson Taylor, Pa. avenne, and Brophy « Burch, corner 9th and D streets, we have the fine March number of Godey'’s Lady's Book Also, trom Brophy & Burch we have the March number of The Lady's Friend, edited by Mrs. Peterson. PrrsonaL.—Goy. Smyth, of N. H., with his accomplished lady, is now in this city, looking titer the war accounts of the Granite State, +++ M. J. Kapnist, an attache of the “Chan- cellerie Particuliere” of the Emperor of Rus- cia, is here, examining into the workings ot our system ef government m Congress, the de- ¢ The Chevalier Wycott, ohas been mingling in the festivities and the political intrigues of the metropolis, re- “‘turhs this afternoon to New York. nator B. Gratz Brown is vigorously urging his scheme for the mcorporation of all telegraph lines with the postal service, under Govern. ment control. +*+-Mrs. Julia Ward How portess, isin the city, and wasin the of the Senate this morning. MAAIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. Frivay, February 16. Mr. Trumbull introduced a joint resolution of thanks to the rescuers of soldiers and offi- cers from the wreck of. the steamship San Francisco, which was referred to the Commit- on Military Atfairs. Mr. Howard presented the petition of citizens of Alexandria asking for a territorial form of Government for the State of Virginia. Re- ierred to the Committee on Reconstruction. Mr. Lane, of Indiana, called up the Senate bill to extend the benefits of the pension laws to artificers of thearmy. Passed. Mr. Trumbull called up the bill in relation to the Court of Claims, which was passed. It allows an appeal to the Supreme Court from the Court of Claims, and provides that the reg- ular session of the Court of Claims shall cem- mence on the first Monday in December. At one o’clock the Constitutional amend- ment was called up. Mr. Hendricks took the floor against it. Hovsk.—Mr. Blaine,of Maine, trom the Select Committee on the subject, reported a bill to reimburse the loyal States for expendi- tures made for the raising of troops, etc., to put down the rebellion. The bill was recommitted. it is accompanied by a report. On motion of Mr. Baldwin, the Committee for the District of Columbia was directed to consider the expediency of repealing the act passed August 5,-4864, to amend an act en- titled an act to mcorporate the inhabitants of the citizens of Washington, and to report by Dill or otherwise, Mr. Washburne, of Llinois, made a_ report from the Joint Committee on the Lincoln Memorial Services, haying been furnished by Mr. Bancroft with a copy of his address for publication. On motion of Mr. Washburne, twenty thou- sand copies were ordered to be printed. Mr. Laflin, from the Committee on Printing, made a report on the resolution referred to them in relation to purchasing for distribution ten thousand copies of Morrison's publication of the facts in relation to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, orations delivered, etc. ‘The report provides that the required number ot copies be procured, but that each member, in accordance with the lawon the subject, pay out of his own pocket for copies of the werk. The report was disagreed to. Mr. Lawrence, of Obio, imtroduced three bills, which were referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. First—To provide punishment for throwing trains from railroad tracks. Sec- ond—To punish tor larcenies of securities, and other choses inaction, And, third—To es- tablish United States Revenue Courts, and for other purposes. ‘The House proceeded to the consideration of the Pennsylvania Contested Election case— Alexander I. Coffroth and Wm. H. Koontz. ——--—- 1 @60e. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS, ——» The Weathe: PUILADELPHIA, Feb. —At daylight this morning, the thermometer stood 5 degrees above zero, ALTOONA, PA., Feb. 16.—At 6:40 a.m. the thermometer stood 7 degrees below zero. BALTiMor®, Feb. 16.—Last night was thought to be the coldest of the season. At bag! bay Seed it was 1 degree below zero, and during the night the mercury was in some exposed places still lower. This morning there are indications of the weather moderating. New ORLEANS, Feb. 16.—The mercury 24 de- grees above zero. LovisviLLe, Feb. 16.—Mercury 15 cegrees above ze! ' Associated Press Meeting. MontTGomEry, Feb. 15.—The Southern As- ‘ Press met to-day. Mr. Clark, the old President, presided over the meeting. Mr, Williams actea as Secretary. The constitu. was referred to a committee for revision. After a discussion the meeting adjourned uutil five o'clock, for a permanent organization. Baltimore Markets. BactrMonrg, Feb. 15.—Flour dull. Howard street euper., $.50888.75. Wheat steady. Uorn uiet, white 79380 cents, yellow 71a72 cents. Sats dull at 50 cents. Seeds quiet. Clover $7.75. Provisions dull. Sugars firm aad quiet. Whisky dull at $2.21. pass eee Se New York Markets. New York, Feb. 16.—Cotton dull. State flour declined ten cents. Wheat and corn dull. mar steady. Pork hoavy. Lard aad whisky Fins —About 130 o'clock this morn broke out 1a 8 frame siabir. situated the alley between rh and h ana N and O streets north, belonging to and occupied by Mr. Thos. Feinour, butter dealer, Center market. The wind at the tame was +/Tong from the north- west, and intensely cold. The neighbors, by throwing down f'Re-® aud wood-sheds, pre- vented the fire extending to the dwellings on Sth and Sh streets. When the firemen arrived they found it impossible to get water for a long time, the pings being tightly frozen. The eiti- veDs conunued their work with axes and what little water couie be obtained from 2 private bydrant and a pump, and accomplished much Mm saving the surrounding property. The sta- bie in which the fire commenced, with wood- sheds, ont-houses, and the neighboring fences, were consumed. But forthe activity of the neichbors and the favorable direction of the wind, ¢irhieen or twenty famalies oc upring the frame dwellings in the square would have been left houseiess. The loss falls heaviest upon Messrs. John H. Weaver, (who lost two valvatle borses,) Mrs. Kendric and the occupant of Mr. Brown's property, dealer inthe markets. The entire loss will not fall short of $2,500, upon a portion of which there isa light meurance ° Crimrvar Cour oe FP sher.— This mora- ing, George Austin and Joon Coburn, two ma- Tines, were tried on an indictment charging the larceny of 45 pounds of deer, and on ex- amining the witnesses it appeared that the en- trails had been removed. The counsel raised the question that it WAs veni-on and not deer, and therefore they conld not be found gnitty under the indictment. After argument, the Court decided the point well taken, snd under instructions the jury rendered a verdict of not guilty. Messrs. Monroe, Aiken, Davis and clair for the defense. Sdward Johnson. indicted for the larceny of a robe from Topham & Co, was fonnd not was convicted of the larceny 3 ‘of tor di Mary ¢ . indict snd larceny, was found guilty ot petty ‘ceny. Monioe tor de- fense. — ne An UwNNAT 1 Boorukr.—On Wednes- day, detectives Ciarvoe and McDevitt re- ceived information that on last Monday Mer. Peter Ptisterer, baker, corner of C and Third streets east, being sick, gave a check for $1,000 on a bank in this city, with instructions to de- Posit the same in another bank. His brother, John Piisterer, went to the bank, drew the money, and took the train to Baltimore. Phe detectives immediately proceeded to that city, and with the aid of Detective W. P. Smith, of the firm of Smith, West A Pearson, after a long search, found the unnatural brother, and »vered from him £82 of the money et evening the detectives returned with their prisoner. and to-day be will have a hearing before Justice Walter. The prisoner was sbont to leave for the South at the time he was arrested. — Yesterday after- ners met in their The difficuity which has their salaries for the month past, was eterred to 2 committe of two. ames T. Taylor, of the Fifth Precinct, re- d from the force, and Patrick Kearney Was appointed to fill the vacancy. Joseph Straub was appointed an additional patrolman for duty at the Baltimore depot. Robert Sutton and W. H. Sherwood were “ppointed additional patrolmen for duty be- tween lith and Ith and F and G streets, - ELECTRICITY vs. NrowpER.—Mr. Tal. P. Shaffner proposes to conduct some interesting experiments on the field south of the Presi- nt's House to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, iMustrating the power of the electric generator and its adaptability for war purposes, the dis- tributive force of the electricity and its velocity of action, and the expiosive merits of his newly discovered thunderbolt for artillery purposes, cor d by experiments with gunpowder. £ rsident has given his consent for the » occupy the ground in the rear of the uttve Mansion, where ladies can witness the oxperiments with safety. ~ ° FRrEDMEN’S ScuOOLS OF THIS Diareicr,— Rey. John Kimball, Su ntendent of Freed- men’s Schools for thi strict, has rendered his monthly report to General O. H. Howard. The report is for the states the number of schools to be 45; number of scholars, 5.55%; average attendance, 3.690; in the alphabet and prim 2,08, in geography, 14% in arithmetic, 1 in writing 2,061; in the higher branches, 1° —————— GRAND Lanceny.—Last night, officer Hig- cins, of the Third Ward, arrested Rob't Simms, negro, for the larceny of ten dollars, the prop- erty of Wm. H. Johnson. The prisoner was taken before Justice Thompson, who sent him to jail for court. a ComMISSIONER.—Mr. J. J. Johnson has been “ppomted a commissioner in chancery. SS Affairs in Georgetown. Tne River.—To-day, there is a strong cur- rent in the river, and large masses of ice are Noating down, but not sufficient to impede navigation Tue Custom Sax or Liguons.—Thesale of confiscated liquors, &c., at the cnstom-house ook place this morning. There were twenty- hree lots. and the whisky averaged about forty cents per bottle, and the milk drinks, about 443 boxes, brought #22, the purchaser buying the whole for the sake of the boxes and cans. These liguors were all taken from sat- lers and others, who tried to smuggle them to the Army of the Potomac. The quality of the liquor was not ascertained, but the Depart- ment is fully satisfied with the prices ob- tained. Frovr axp Gram MARKxT.—Dnring this week the market for flour has been dull. De- mand limited and sales ligh No receipts of importance have been reported. Supers are ed at $5.50ag+.75. Extras, fair to good, asl, Family, $'2asi4s0 Grain._No Wheat offered. Corn, 7+, 0a55 for yello# and white. We hear of sales of Oats at $3450 cts. Port or GrorGrTOWN.—Enwred—Steamers Jobn Gibson, Young, trom New York. Balti- more, Lewis, from New York. Thomas E. Ca- hill, Norris, from Baltimore BoTTss-FEEse ROLL. 20 bbis. fresh ROLL BUTTER. 35 half bbis. do., Arriving on consignment. ee is p. &. DUTROW, No. 450 Eighth stroet. _fe 16-6t" BOOTS AND SHOES A ra c. F. CUMMINGS, 347 SEVENTH STREET, BETW.1 AND K. One door below Northern Market. For sale by At the above well-known, long-established and popular SHOE STORE Will be found one of the largest, best selected and cheapeet stocks in this country. Wishing to rednce my winter stock, in order to make room for spring styles, I am offering the beet makes, most detirable styles and neatest fitting BOOS AND SHOES inthe market at considerably less than my former low prices. © RD. Having made extensive arrangements with my manufacturers in Baltimore, New York, Philadel- phia and the East for the coming spring trade, 1 con @ssure My numcrous patrons and the public that my stock of BOOTS AND SHOES will be complete, and fn price and quality all they can desire. Respectfally, Cc. F. CUMMINGS, 347 7th street, one door below _fe 15 if* Northern Market. B* C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. SALE OF FRAME PWELLING ON D STRERT. BETWEEN 13TH AND 13) STREBTS, AT on MONDAY AFTERNOON. Fob. 19th. at ovclock, [shall sell, on the premises, part of Lot No 2, in Square No. 26. situated on north D street, between 18th and 1335 street, together with the im’ rovements, consisting of @ substantial two-story rame Dwelling, with brick back building. The ae contains seven rooms, and is in excellemt order ‘Terms : One-third cash; the balance in 6, 12, and 18 months, Stamps and conve at the cost of the pur- “ mm pe conveyancing fe 16 &t C. W. BOTELMR, Auct._ S*5 OF REPRE EDO EAR Headquarters Decent. Ww ee Wilt be sold ou the premisee at pu Suction, na Ang. Me on WEDNESDAY, Febrang at 3*6, at] o'clock p.m , the following Government bulidings,¢iramer) situated near Fort Baker, D. viz 0 IF 20x22 foot One lt) Mane Hanne bon30 foot Ope (1) Blackamith Shop, 18x22 fect. 6 buildines will ingly. and purchasers will be allowed ten (10) daysim Which to remeve operty. Torus : Cash, in Government fs Colonel and Ohief fe lo e INGTCH, wartermaster, 4 of Washington. “.