Evening Star Newspaper, February 21, 1866, Page 2

EVENING STAR. BD. WALLACH, Editer and Prepricter. ) ts Padres asec: easemademetsbts «cries WASHINGTON CITY: WEDNESDAY..,.. FEBRUARY 21, 1866. S7- READING MATTER ON BVERY PAGE. SBE OUTSIDER FOR INTERESTING TELB- G@RAPHIO AND OTHER MATTRE. THE VETO. Elsewhere we give various extracts from leading Republican papers showing that the radicais in Congress who expected to “fire the Northern heart” in opposition to the Presi- dent's veto of the Freedmen’s Bureau Bill bave counted without their host. The Chroni- cle that lead off yesterday with such arrogant vindictiveness against the President, and fol- | lows up in the same spirit to-day will see by these expressions of opinion of the most influ- ential Republican papers in the country that it bas gone off at half-cock. The veto has not only not fallen “like the cold hand of death wpon the warm impulses of the American people,” but it has’nt even given a perceptible ehill to the radical wing of the Republican party. SEIZUBE OF SMUGGLED GOODS. The Commissioner of Customs has been Rotified of quite a large seizure of smuggjed goods at New Orleans, La., consisting of 150 bales of army and Mexican blankets, gray cloth, and clothing amounting in the aggregate onearly $100,000. These goods were smuggled nto Texas from Mexico, through Eagle Pass, about the close of the war, bya man named Galvan, who knew nothing of the surrender of Kirby Smith; were seized by the military and subsequently released to Mr. Galvan. who has | since been endeavoring to sell them, but with- | outsuccess. Information reached the Collec- | tor of Customs concerning the character of | these goods, and that they were then on the steamer Doubloon, at the levee. He im- mediately seized them and conveyed them to the Treasury warehouse. BOUNTY TO INDIAN SOLDIERS. The Second Comptroller recently decided that Indian troops who served during the re- bellion in the Federal army, where entitled to the same bounties allowed to white troops. I> | rivec TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. LATE FROM ASPINWALL, Rich Gold Discovery at Panama—Deela- ration of War by Peru against Spain. New York, Feb. 21.—The steamer Henry Chauncy from Aspinwall on the 13th, bas ar- Panama dates to the 13th January, have been received. . Arich gold region is reported to have just been discovered about eighteen miles from Panama, and two miles from the railroat. California miners pronounce the develope- ments exceedingly rich. | Valparaiso dates to January 17th, and Cal- | lao 2th, confirm the declaration of war by Peru | against Spsin, pnt hostilities have not yet com- menced. The Peruvian squadron has been | sent to join the Chilian squadron. | More Trouble in the Tennessee Legis! | ture. NASHVILLE, Feb. 20.—The Speaker of the | Honse has ordered that absenting members | sball be brought into the Legislature by force, | if they will not come voluntarily. Thesession to-day was one of stormy arguments and | discussion, caused by several members of the | conservative party, who t was alleged pur- | eens staid away, to prevent the House | having a quoram Ginna INHABITANTS—Meet ai o'cloe! | the ity Hal’ on THURSDAY, 224 inst.,at 10 . | k Washington's Farewell Address will Sd Stier imetestise coreamonies ia house of tals t cere! gloriow ‘suniversary ® Il take plac fe 20-2t | eu BALLY. CITIZENS OF THE FOURTH WARD, Who are in faver of endorsing the policy of ANDREW JOHNSON, | Will mect at the City Hall at 1034 o'clock THURS- DAY MORNING, 22d inst., to attend tho Mass Meeting at Grover’s Theater, 3 By order of the It COMMITTEE OF ARRAN : WATER REGISTRAR’S OFFICK. ASHING TON, 17th January. 1856. All persons who occupy premises within the cor- J limits this city, imto which the Aqueduct ater has been introduced, other than property of the United States, are hereby reminded that on the Ist day of J ry i it, the water rent for the = ending ony 1, 1857. became du Cod gn le at this office. If the said water rent be not paid Prior to the Ist of February, the delinagents are subject to stoppage of the water from their premt- ‘NTS. view of this decision, Secretary Harlan has < in the hanes of Mr. hiting, of the nterior Department, $40,000, and directed him to proceed at once to pay these bounties. It is estimated that the number of Indians entitled to receive the bounty is about 3,500, mostly from the Cherokee, Creek and Seminole tribes, who served under the command of Colonel Phillips, on the Arkansas river. DISTRIBETION OF PRIZE MONEY. The Fourth Auditor bas the list prepared Spportioning the shares of prize money due fo the crews of the following vessels:—U. S. steamers Cornubia, Fort Jackson and Princess Roys!, tor the capture of the schooner Chaos, Apnil 65, U.S. steamer Fort Jackson, for the captere of four bales of cotton, July 12, 156%: 1. S. steamers American Flag, Canan- dagua and Flambeau, for the capture of the David ckett. October 13, 1862. The money, it is sard. will be rendy for distribution at the beginning of next wees. FREEDMEN GOING SOUTH Mr. Averill, of Madison county, Mississippi, bas obtained from the superintendent of freed- men of this city sixty freedmen and women for plantation hands, and started for Mississip- ya with them last evening. WITNESS FEES NOT TAXABLE. By 2 late ruling of Comptroller Brodhead, disbursing cfficers are not required to deduct the five per cent. revenue tax, when paying Witness fees, as they cannot properly be con- sidered as salary to Government officers. CURRENCY REDEMPTIONS. The Redemption Division of the Treasury Department, during last week, cancelled frac- tional currency to the amount of $358,900. Tae MEETING To-MorRow at Grover's Theater, in support of the President's Policy, promises to be a large and imposing demon- stration. After the meeting the citizens will, em maser, proceed to the Executive Mansion and present to his Exeellency President Jobnson the resolutions adopted by the meect- ing. &7 From the publishers, Ticknor & Fields, Hudson Taylor, 334 Penna. avenue, and from Messrs. Brophy & Burch, corner 9h and D streets, we bave copies of the admirable April mumber of the Atlantic Monthly. Also, from ‘Wieknor & Fields we bave “Our Foung Folks,” } screener the most attractive publication T little folks ever started. ICE, MAYOR'S 0 x Wasi aecordance with bf Councils. the Cor, Ball w$!l be closed for business on TO-MOBBOW, (Thurgday.) the 22d instant. it {int} BICH’D WALLACH, Mayor. THE ANDUAL EXHIBITION OF THE Sophemore avd Freshman Classes of the ‘olumbian College will be held THIS EVENING. at 7}; o'clock. at the ‘ist Church, sts. The — are t tween Gand H invited to atte THE IRVING LYCEUM WILL GIVE (heir Atth Literary and Musical Entertain. ment TU-MORK@W EVENING. commencing at 7.9 p.m. at Metzerott’s new hail, 31% Pa ay. ‘The public are cortially invited to attend. 23-2t* BOARD OF TRADE—An Basic =. ing of the BOARD OF T : 7 ir e at their rooms. corner of Pi street on FRIDAY EVENING, ‘clock. As business of grest moment itted, it is tile interests. will be submi i hoped that ov rw e present. oT EB MOHUN, Secretery. “ LIBEBTY ViCTORIOUS,’—W». Liorp Garrison, the first anti slavery editor of © United States. who has devoted a lifetime to the suppression of slavery, and to # contest wi! every form of wrong, aad bas lived to see * Lib- erty victorious.” will lecture on this subject at tho UNION LEAG!E ROOMS, No. 481 9th street, on FRIDAY EVENING. at 7%; o'clock. Tickets, @ cents; reserved seats. $1. fe 21-3t* ELDER GRANT'S LECTURES. — THE fourth of the course will be delivered THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at7% o'clock. at the Fif- teenth etreet Presbyterian Church, ( Dr. Garaett’ where be will also lectureon FRIDAY BEVENIN instead of at Union Leag all. as previously an. nonsced . ye ae of the Times ” - tures EVERY AFTERNOON and on THURSDA EVENING, st Union League Hall. “*Bome and Napoleon.” The public is cor. ‘ially invited fe 21-3t* UR OFFICES WILL B THURSDAY the 23 inst. the po sery of the birth of Was! a baving notes duc upon that day will the 2%, ao. persons ba: ‘tend to them please at! way COOKE A. J. ETON ss 2 Bank jon: . MOSES KELLY, — Cashicr of the National Metropolitan Bank, J. BR HUTCHINSON, + Casbier National Bank of the Metropolis. STEUART & Co. LEWIS JOHNSON & CO. BITTENHOUSE. FOWLER & CO. c HOUSE, ). D. BITTEN President of the National of Commerce of Georgetown, BARROW, McKELDEN & CO. pacey 200. 5 Y¥CK, President Merchants National Bank. CHAS. BRADLEY, _fe21-1t Cashier National Beak of the Republic. =— A § MEETING OF THE WORKINOMEN'S CONVENTION withe the City Hall. (Council Chamber,jon WED- vEN @ next, February ai, at eight PRESIDENT. t and P b ‘or pom avenes, whece books MERCHANTS’ NA POSITORY ~Waskiontoge 45, ‘Thursday. th Biversary of the Birthiey ot ‘the. Batibo: ‘ot his Country. on that or. TO THE TA Washi GSN CMY “Ths hover Po sore having completed the Annual natin as for test, herety give Lotice that theyrent ae ~ loard of Appeats and for the pur, ‘of Board (ae hom WEDNESDAY. hewiat naking to Merch let. 186%, inclusive. (Sundays excepted,) af their _room Bo. 6, Basoment Story. west wing of City q< foot 4 . = te 3 p. m. cach day. By or. the Freaident. iment emcoP* HOMAS Sl. DONOHUE feb tnd fBecretary Boart of A SOTICK TO GAS CONSUMERS.—The eT ee on department of the Washington ne Lie ‘ompeny have removed their office to No. 464 hetween D and KE, where persons whe have on to belis that their meters or wersvice | ere_ont of order, will please notify | ¢ WM. Y: K. Superintendent of Distribation, | wee GeO mctok NY, Engineer, | ses and penalty of two dollars. to be paid together with the water rent in full to January 1, 1857, pre- Vious to the resteration of the water. BANDOLPH OOYLK, Water Registrar, Water Broistrar’s Ovvicr. January Slat, 1856. The pressure of business on this 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. without any further no ftce. from all houses the water rent of which shall not be paid up to —— 1357 ANDOLPH COYLE, feb 2-eolm Water Regisirar. 197 197 BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD. J.P. HARTMAN & 80N, GENTS’ FURNISHING HOUSE AND ys SHIRT MANUFACTURERS. We havo in store, and are now receiving, every- thing appertaining toa GENTLEMAN'S WARDROBE, consisting of the latest novelties of the French and English markets in CRAVATS, TIES AND SGARFs, SILK AND MERINO UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, HANDKEREHIEFS, &c., Kc. PH. COUERVOISIER'’S CELEBRATED PARIS KiD, DOGSKIN, AND CASTOR GLOVES, of all sizes and colers. Gloves forwarded by mail, if color and size is designated. Printed directions for self-measarement sent on spplication, as also information ia regard to prices, styles, &c., &e. J.P. HARTMAN & SON, fe 21-3t" > B.\ltimore, Md. Ca 8! CARPETS! MATTING! MATTING! We have jnst received, on consignment from Manufaeturers’ Agents, a beautifal selection of CARPETS, Which we will run off very cheap to close consign- ment. Atao, From the New York Austions, WHITE AND CHECK MATTINGS, which we are offering less than wholesale prices. BONTZ & GROSHON, fe 20-4 369 7th street, above I. FUBNITUBE! FURNITURE!!! REMEMBER our STOCK OF FUBNITURE Must be closed eut as Mr. Groshon has entered into other business arrangements and must retire from the firm this month. " Our stock is large and compte in every Depart- ent. a = WALNUT CHAMBER SETTS as low as $65. SOLID WALNUT BEDSTKADS at $13, $16, up to $35, and every other description of Parlor and Dining room, equally as low. BONTZ & GROSHON, fe 2 Bt 369 7th street. above I. i BOOTS AND SHOES, co. F. re CUMMINS, 347 SEVENTH STBEBT, BETW.1 AND K. One door below Northern Market. At the above well known, long-established and popular SHOE STORE Will be found one of the largest, best selected and cheapest stocks iu this part of the country. Wishing to reduce my winter stock, in order to make room for spring styles, I am offering the best makes, most desirable styles and neatest fitting BOOLs AND SHOES imthe market at considerably less than my former low prices, CARD Having made extensive gements with my manufacturers in Baltimore, New York, Philadel- phia and the East for the coming spring trade, I can assure my numerous patrons and the public that my steck of BOOTS AND SHOES will be complete, and in price and qni can desire. Respectfully, C, F. CUMMINS, 347 7th street, one door below _ fo 16-stit™ Northern Market. Ww* HINGTON CITY LOAN OFFICE. ity all they 34 an ite National Hetol, ith the late Levi Benjamin, of Balti- more, bas opened an office for the purpose of LOANING MONEY IN SUMS TO SUIT, onall kinds of Merchandise, such as Iiamonds, Gold and Silver Watches, Siiverware. Guns, Pis- tels. Gentlemen's and Ladies’ Wea: ing Apparel. Goods of all descriptions bought and sold. Business strictly confidential. S@” Private entrance adjoining. (DED BRAS Dins at NEW PBIOCO fe 20-3m* HENNESSEY, BSAZEBAO, J.J. DUPUY & GO. The attention of hotels and restaurants is invited to the above brands of Brandies, as they are offered im quentities to suit et lower rates than they can be replaced in New York market. For sale by BE. C. DYER & O0., 256 Pa. avenue, between 12th and 13th sts. feo lw Sk CORD, TASSELS AND TRIMMIN spatectarey i. SOAMIDT. fe 19- South side, 299% Penna, avenne._ JILL BE SOLD A‘ BLIG AUCTION, ON ~ au or Location ome 08 the beat bust .esa stands for black amith or wheelw ri i No ave prt at u the count;, ove” " BALLS, PARTIES, &. 0. 0. F. GRAND OONOBRT AND LEVER. ‘ommittes of UNION LODGE, No. ae Teepe fully taferm the members ofthe and their friends that evory ar rapgement has been made for their GBAND CONCERT AND LEVEE, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE at ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, (Navy Yard.) Ox THURSDAY EVENING, Feorvany 22p, and consist of Addresses, Vocal and Instrumental The i. wi d D: i wriGk) rts, ONK DOLLAR, admitting » gentle- ies. fe 20.2 THE COMMITTEE." ‘OUND—A smail sum of MONRY which the owner can have by describlug and paying for this advertisement. Apply at 521 7th at it $ 1 0 REWARD-—Strayed or stolen on Monday night, a you )FFALO COW, light red speckled, with white on her foreho one month of calving. The above reward will be phe if returned to CORNELIUS BULLIVAN, irginia ave., bet. 2d and 3d sts. fe 21-3t* W ART —Strayed len, from the sub? 2D nines Bemnay iene auatsel @hiteend yellow Setter DOU, light yellow ears, and speckled Rose; about 3 years Old; s.d answers to the name Dash; jong hair on hia lege and tail; hadon n collar, with my name and address on the pla The sbove reward will be paid and no questions asked if returned to T. EDWARD LARK, Lumber Dealer, Navy Yard. fe 21 3t* OST—On the sou of the 15th instant, a 4 YELLOW TRUNK, marked F. D. on end. A liberal reward will be mation concerning it at 367 D si fo 19-3t* yf EWARD.—Lost, on Saturday evening, U io 3d inst, a» GOLD HUNTING-CASE ATCH, with gold chain attached. By leaving it at GALT'S Jewelry Store the above reward will de paid and no questions asked. fe 19-3t* TRAYED ON THE NIGHT of the 16th iust.,a S red STEER, with his left horn shattered ; some White abent as eee _ Soar. A liberal reward i urn to tbe given for Mis retSAS M. CORCORAN fe 19-3t* ° Corner of 22d and K ats. REWARD-—Lost, om Monday $5 Sth instant, an ivory headed red with guld band. ' The above reward will be retur bing the same at No. 20 Louisiana avennui Opposite Sth street weet. ia GEORGETOWN ADVER MTS ie; > MAYOR'S OFFICE, GEORGETOWN, =| February 2ist, 1355. The citizens of this town are respectfully re- anested to close their places of business at 12 0’closk m THURSDAY, th d to join as far as practicable in the public and appropriate dem on-trations which have been devised for the day. It ____ HENRY ADDISON, Mayor THK ANDREW JOHNSON TickET. NS BION At a meeting held on the evening of tho 20th in stant, at G. W. Feareon’s, Market Space, Georgo- ton, the following ticket having beon selected and Presented to the voters of Georgetown for Aldor- men and Councilmen, viz: For Aldermen. RILFY A. SHINN, PETEB BERRY, G. W. BEALL, WM, H. @ODEY, WM. H. TENNEY. For Council, C. H. CRAGIN, WM. R. COLLINS, EDWARD WINSHIP, KE. SHOEMAKKR, GEO. HILL, Ja., C. 8. ENGLISH, . O1 d for any infor- evening, the wood ©. LEV! DAVIS, J.T. KELLY, 8. W. BRONAUGH, JOHN E. COX, 1s* WM. H. ROHRER, _ temeneayeeaiakg ELECTION. h ne Union it must and shall be preserved.” — REW JACKSON. am free to say that all the responsibil: positions and places ought to be confined distinrfty and clearly to men who are loyal. If there were only five thou- sand era men in a State, or a less number, but suf- ficient to take charge of the political machinery of ber ariggenied erie iraithe anstoag pect T are enti @ rest shou! other- wise inclined.”"—ANDREW JOHNSON. The “ Old Union Lin out, and the bi; - bus will take en all Union men to vote the —< ANDY JOHNSON TICKET. For ALDERMEN. GEO. W. BEALL, WM. H: TRNNEY. PETER BEBRY. WMH: EY,” RILEY av SHINNS DY For Common Councu. DW * ax L. J. ¥. KELLY. EDW'D SHOEM C_H_CRAGIN, WMH. ROHBERO LEVI DAVIS. JNO. W.BRONAUGH, Sail CHARLES 8. ENGLISH. * The Union Convention offer abe ticket to the loyal voters of Geor, town emer support. 8 there is another Johnson ticket in th will, for the sake of distinction, eall that tie tee schel V. Johnson ticket. The true our town sympathize with the Mississi: Aristo. crat or with the Tennessee rat? We hoped with the close of the rebellion we could have returned to mere local issues. But the other si have thrown down the gauge of battle, and the loy- al people take it up, determined that if they go down, they go like the Congress with the Flag fly- ing. ‘© regret very much tosee @ half-dezen names on the MW. YJ. ticket. of whom we expected better things. If they permit their names to be thus used they must find no fault if leyal people. hereafter, class them as sympathizers with the late rebel- ion. The H. V. J. ticket claiming to favor the recon- structive policy of the President when it is well knewn that most of its members favored the des- tructive policy of the rebels, is among the curiosi- ties of politics. Many of its members were active members of the McClellan and Pendleton club, and did all they could to elect Pendleton, that arch-Cop- rhead, in eppositien to Andrew Johnson. Do hey expect to Tylerize Andrew Johnson? The President, firm as Andrew Jackson, is at the helm of the Bhip of State steering through: another straits of Messina avoiding’ blak rock om tlie one aide though covered with all the beanties of ‘Sumner,’ and equally avoiding the more dangerous whirlpool of Copperheadiam en the other side, though shaded wit the deceptive fuliage of all the Woods.” wi in ohnson ae Geek oa ati ndrew Joh ass mpathy with A: eu kK 1. a8 he did risk all, on ti | placa of the Pepa. We believe the President armonizes entirely with the late President, ““who, three days before his death, declared his preference that elective franchise were now conferred on the very intelligent ef the colored men, and on those who served our cause assoldiers; but he wished it done by the States themselves, and he never har- bored thought of exacting it from a new gov- erpment aa a condition ef its recognition.” wtp Andrew Johnson's five thousand loyal men in @ State. or less, we are satisfied to leave the question of colored suffrag 0 Stati We might stop hi but if our town expects any favors from 41 Congress, it will not elect the H.V. J. ticket. Already has the House passed an act giving unqualified colored suffr: in this Dis- trict, aud an amendment catting us off from gas on High and Bridge streets, lect that ticket, aud these acts will pass Senate, Light will be taken away, and etticce jarkness substituted. To a tl other evils. and sustain the character of our toan for loyalty, which has been mach misrepresented, orgetown expects every Union voter to do his A General Terry will be selected to head duty the column. “Once more to the breach, dear friends; once _ fe 21at more,”’ and Fort Fisher is ours. By onder of the Convention THE FOLLOWING TICKET, KNOWN to be in favor of ew ning the ones of the President of the United ites in his effcrta to restore the union of the States. 1s presented tothe consideration of the voters of Georgetown. D.O., bof their sufirages at the ensuing municipal elec: jon: ‘or Aldermen. F ANTHONY HYDE. JACOB C. HIESTON, JENKIN T G EORGETOWN, Sealed Lb! eign) wi until noon, e Sth dsy arch next. for the rent- ing of the h Wharf forone year from that date. Each proposal must be accompanied with an un- sealed guarantee, signed by one or more Approved sureties, that the party making the panes 1 will in all respects comply with the same in case it shall be accepted, HENBY ADDISON, Mayor. Mayor's Office, Georgetown, D. 0., Feb. 17, 1366. fe 1y-eotmar3 NOTHEB INDUCEMENT TO C A TOMES MY cus Having determined to purchase a large stock of Spring Goods, I will sell my present stock at s GKEAT BEDUCTION, in order to make room, E. GUTMAN, 117 Bridge stroct, Georgetown, Millinery and Dry Goods, BOARDING. OA RDING—P! it and well FU: D B ROOMS to let, wi BOARD. sitet he a P tlemen and their wives, or si desirable iocaiity and within ‘iver mlanton” F ments. be g Guize 377 13th utreet, near Qee, Pr MINN AE ENTLEMEN AND THEIR WIVES AND tl can obtai! B single jemen BOARD, by the week or monte Anton ‘able Boarders wanted. ite. 287 Eat, between Mth and 15th Willard’s Hotel, Sonat toe ‘TABLE BOARD at No. 464 10th street, a fow doors north of the avenue. Terms ; av Te 9% per -, pp ROBERT BOYD. Hanvware aD h UBRFUBNISHING Manufacturer of STOVES.RA Tin, COPPER asa sieei InOw 479 OTH BTRET, BETWEEN D AND B. Repairs fi iaeds on eal Kinds of Stoves and Ranges fo ié-Im* 7 Bopainn promptiy done, fo 13 eobt* zi NBOOND EDITION 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Wasuinerton, February 21, 1966. Jay Oooke & Oo. furnish the following quo- stations of Government securities : U.S. 6's Cow U.S. Five Twenties, 1862... U. 8. Five Twenties, 1964. U.S. Five Twenties, 1865. U.S. Ten Fornes U.S. Seven Thirti One-year Certificates—ne = BY NEW YORE PIRGT BOARD SALES. Coupons, 144; Five Twenties, 1962, 102%; Five Twenties, 1664, 1024; Five Twenties, 1565, (34; Ten Forties, 94: Seven Thirties, 99; Certificates, 983; Gold, 137. SUFFRAGE IN THE DISTRICT. It has been the general opinion that the bill granting universal suffrage in this District, which was passed in the House by a union of the Democrats and Radicals, would never be acted upon by the Senate. But this morning Senator Morrill, chairman of the’District Com- mittee, reported it without amendment, and it is understood that the committee will urge its immediate passage. With the known views of the President upon the measure, this action seems directly intended to foree another veto. MANUFA*TURING PUBLIO OPINION. We are informed that the radical Senators and Representatives have telegraphed to their friends in those States the legislatures of which are in session, urging demonstrations sustain- ing Congress, and opposing the President. The first response has been received from Ohio, and others are expected to follow. Meanwhile the people will read the veto, and form their opinion. THE MONAPNOCK AT RIO JANEIRO Commodore Rodgers informs the Navy De- partment, in a dispatch dated January §, 1965, that the Emperor of Brazil visited the monitor Monadnock on that day, gave the vessel a critical examination, and seemed well pleased with it. The Commodore reports the arrival of the fleet at Rio Janeiro on the 3d instant, having left Bahia on the 30th of December. The Tuscarora arrived on the ith, and the Powhatan on the 6tn instant. Lieut. Commander Bunce, of the Monadnock, states the average number of knots per hour made by that vessel, in its trip from Bahia to Rio Janeiro, was 7.42; the greatest distance run in twenty-four hours beimg 173.1 knots: the least, 152.6 knots. The Engineer, J.Q. A. Ziegler, reports that during the above trip the total time under way was four days, nine hours and eight minutes. The amount of coal con- sumed was 116 tons, 6 hundred weight and 23 pounds; averaging per a? 26 tons, 1! hundred weight and 79 pounds. ‘otal revolutions of engines, 394,511 starboard and 396.741 port, averaging per minute 62.5 starboard and 62.5 port. The engines and boilers, the Engineer states, worked very satisfactorily, and on their arrival at Rio Janeiro needed but slight repairs. AFFAIRS IN MISSISSIPPI. Reports received at the Freedmen’s Bureau from Mississippi give the usual encouraging account of the advancement of freedmen’s af- tairs. The freedmen are nearly all at work for their old masters, and the masters themselves are wel) satisfied with their conduct. The peouls are giving encouragement to the estab- ishment of colored schools, and everything promises well for the future except the condi- tion of society among the whites. Among the lower classes the feeling against the General Government and its administration is ye! strong, and an agent of the Government cannot escape meeting with violence If unsupported by military authority. Crime exists to an alarming extent, and the State and municipal authorities seem to lack the boldness and en- ergy crater} to protect the citizens trom the operations of lawless desperadoes. WHATE HOUSE. The numper of persons calling to see the President to-day was quite large. Among those who had conference with the President were a few Senators and Representatives, and Maj. Gen. Howard. ol. Robert Johnson, who has been ill for some time past, has sufficiently recovered to resume his duties as privatesecretary. A gen- Ueman from Idaho presented the President with a silver mounted cane, made from wood and silver obtained in Idah\ FREEDM ‘8 BUREAU. Major General Baird, Assistant Commis- siover of the Freedmen’s Bureau for Louis- jana, has published a circular to the planters of St. Martin’s in reply to certain resolutions adopted by them at a meeting to regulate con- teacts with freedmen, in which he compli- ments them for their liberality and justice, and speaks of the resolutions as highly creditable to them; but suggests a few improvements that would render the rnles provided by the reso- lutions acceptabie to all parties concerned. PErRsONAL.—Gen. Saxton has arrived here from Charleston, S.C., and Gen. Terry from Richmond, Va., both summoned as witnesses before the Reconstruction Committee. ++++Hon. Joseph Howe, British commissioner on the fisheries under the reciprocity treaty, was in the diplomatic gallery of the Senate to-day. —120e- XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. WerbNEsDay, February 21. SENATE.—Mr. Henderson introduced a peti- tion from twenty-seven women asking for the extension of the right of suffrage to women. Referred to the Committee on Reconstruction. Mr. Sumner, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, reported the House joint resolution to encourage and facilitate telegraphic com nication between the Eastern and West continents, which was passed with some slight verbal amendments. Mr. Fessenden moved that the regular order, which was the constitutional amendment in jon to representation, be itponed, and the Senate proceed to the consideration of the concurrent resolution of the House providing that until Congress shall so decide no Senator or Representative from the lately rebellious States shall be admitted tothe halls of Con- gress. This gave rise to some discussion, which ended in the concurrent resolution being read the first time. Its second reading was objected to by Mr. Dixon. The constitutional amendment was taken up and Mr. Buckalew took the fioor in opposition to the measure. ousk.—Mr. Garfield caused to be read a telegram from Columbus, Ohio, giving the reso- Jution of the caucus of the Union members of the Legislature, recognizing in the action of the Union representatives in Congress, an exposi- tion of their principles, ete. The House—by a vote of 108 against 37—laid on the ta the motion to reconsider the vote by which the House ray passed a resolu- tion to the effect that no Senator or Represen- tative shall be admitted into either branch of Congress from any of the late rebellious States until Congress shall have declared such State entitled to such representation. Mr. Dawes called up the contested election case from Indiana, concluding with a resolu- tion that Daniel W. Voorhees is not entitled to the seat now held by him, but that Henry L. Washburne is entitled to the seat. Mr. Dawes made a speech in Sag, od of the resolution, declaring that D. W. Voorhees is not, but that Henry D. Washburn is, entitled to the seat from the seventh Congressional dis- trict of Indiana. s The subject was then postponed until Friday next. The House proceeded to the consideration of the loan bill. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. THE FENIAN CONVENTION AT PITTS- BURG. Roberts Besley ¢ Presidency in favor of Sweeny. PiTTsnvgaG, Feb. 21.—In the Fenian Conven- tion to-day a was read and unani- mously received from Col. Roberts, resigning the presidency and recommending Gen. Sweeny's elec: 5 Col. Dead, New York, Feb. 21.—Dr. John H. Boyle, formerly of Maryland, died yesterday at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, of congestion of the lungs. Philadelphia Market. PRILADELY AIA, Feb.21,—Flour good. Wheat scarce at $2.15e$2 25: inferior yery dull. Corn Aotive, yellow 5869 cents. Co! fifm, Rio 20X21. Whisky dull at $2 ft. New York Markets. ‘New Yorn, Feb. 21.—Cotton firm atdsaté- Flour dull. Wheat dull. Oorm quiet. Beef = Pork beayy. Lard qu ai LOCAL NEWS. —_s—__ ‘Tax District rx Conoress.—in the Senate to-day Mr. Wade introduced a bill (which was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbis) entitled an act to amend an act en- titled am act to incorporate the (juardian So- ciety and provide for reforming juvenile offen- ders in the District of Columoia. The bill makes Amos Kendall, Abraham B. Olin, B. B French, Nehemiah B. Northrop, Jam-s Rk. Barr, Stephen Prentiss, David W. Heath, Peter N. Higginbotham, Thoms U. Jenner, Petes M. Pearson, Joseph B. Stevens, Heury UO. Noyes, Robert B. Ferguson, Zenas CG. Robbins, Matthew Waite, S. A. H. McKim, David H Cartter, Jobn M. Brodhead, Joseph Bryan, incorporators ef the “Guardian So iety.”” tor the purposes set forth. The bill gives to tne Society the use and occupancy in perpetuity of tbat portion ef reservation No. 1°. tying be- tween New Jersey avenue and 2d street east, with the privilege of exchanging said premises for other real estate of equal value, Sach ot the temporary military structures in the city i &s are not in use, are granted for the use of the Society during the erection of more p-rmanent buildings. The ground and buildings of the Society to be exempt from taxation. nese JvuRoRs ror THE Marcon Team oF THE Criminat Court —This afternoon, Mr. Doug- as, Register of Wasbing'on: Mr. Loird, the Clerk of Georgetown, aad Mr. Callan, the Clerk of the Levy Court, assembled at the office ef the Clerk of the Court, when the fol- lowing were drawn us jurore to serve at the next term of the Criminal Court, which will commence on the first Monday in March, (oth proximo:) Grand Jurors — Thos. A. King, 7th ward; Michael 2d ward; John H. Grant, ith ward, Wm. H. Barbour, 6th ward; John Keiler, 1st ward; Adam Gaddis, 6th ward; A Nealor, jr., 24 ward; Janes McC irty, 7th ward, Wm. J. Dyer, Georgetown: Peter Taltayull, 6th ward: Richard E. Booth, sth ward; Jas. D. Benjamin, 4th ward; Richard MeDivine, county; Jobn i m. Harrover, Henry Thorn, 4th ward: H. Kaiser, 24 ward: G. P. D. Richard, Josiah Ray, 7th ivorgetown; Michael Con- 6th ward; Jerome Callahan, 7th ward. Pent Jurors.—S. H. Donaldson, 7th ward: John T Webster, 7th ward: John W_ Ray, Wm. Arnold, county: Arthur Proby, Georgetown; E. J. Shoemaker, Georgetown; W.R Simmons, 2d ward; James Y. Davis, 4th ward Walter Godey, Georgetown; Jno. Adam- son, 3d ward: Lambert T. Foilansbee, 4th Wm. Kickham, Georgetown; C. B. Bay- dd ward: John Corcoran, Ist ward, Jno. T. Given, 3d ward: J. R. Burch, 5th ward; Wm. Wilson, Ist ward; Z. M. P. King, Ist ward. Jonathan Kirkwood, 2d ward: Wm. P. Boyd, 6th ward; John Davidson, #th ward: Enoch Heard, Georgetown: James M. Darnall, 6th ward; Washington Berry. 7th ward; Geo. H. Turton, 24 ward: John H. Baker, 7th ward. °° A ErrGiar Snot.—This morning. about 4); o'clock, Mr. Charles A. Stewart was awakened from sleep by the falling of broken glass in his residence, on 15th street, between K and L. Getting out of his bed and looking down the stairway, he saw what he thought to be a man striking matches. Supposing that it was an incendiary abont to fire the premises he got his pistol, and went to the porch and fired two shots at the burglar, who had got his body in through the wind The burglar ran, and Mr. S. supposed he had escaped; but getting a light and going into his yard, saw by the blood drops that one shot at least had taken effect, and following the trail found the burglar. a stout negro, lying on his face in Vermont av- enue dead. Mr. Stewart immediately reported himself at the police headquarters, and was there directed to report at the Second Ward station, where he remains to await the decision ot the coroner's inquest. The negro had got over the fence in the rear of the house, and had got in the dining-room window far enough to steal a coat, cap, vestand achild’s hat. The burglar, unfortunately for him, struck a light with the matches to see his way, and thus af- forded a mark for Mr. Stewart's pistol. The ball struck the negro in the back, near the shoulder blade, passing into his lungs. He is identified as Ned Muller, weil known to the police. The shirt which he had on is marked «J. S. Wilson,” and the boots on his feet were identified as a pair stolen from the residence of Chas. Datcher a few nights ago. The coroner has been notified to hold an ingnest. Coroner Woodward convened an inquest, and the investigation showed the facts above stated. The jury found a verdict that from all of the evidence and the circumstances attend- ing the case, the shooting was justifiable. —_—_o—___ A Srncutar Exp.osion.—Yesterday evyen- ing, about 634 o'clock, the residents along the line of Sixth street, from E to G streets, were startled by a tremendous explosion, (as loud some assert as the report of a 32-pounder gun,) which fairly shook the earth, in the Vicinity, creating the impression that it wes an earth- quake. The explosion was found to have oc- curred ina lateral branch of the Sixth street sewer, and was caused, no doubt, by the gen- eration of gases, which accumulated in the stench ae and being without egress, burst through the brick and iron work, scattering the fragments in every direction. The traps at the corners of E, F and G streets seem to have exploded simultaneously; the irons at E and F streets being blown entizely off and the brick work considerably damaged. The explosion at G street was not so great, the top of the trap being only loosened. It is a great wonder that no one was injured, as at F street the bricks were thrown some distance. From the traps there arose at once a thick cloud of smoke, with considerable heat, and a disagreeable odor, and this morning, at F street, vapor was stull being emitted. This, we believe, is the first explosion of the kind which has occurred here, and those living in the neighborhood say that if the same stench arises in every case of the kind, they are perfectly satisfied that it shall be the last. ——— LANDLORD AND TENANT Casv.—Yesterday, in the Circuit Court, (Judge Curtter) in the case of Sophia E. Douglass, administratrix &c., of William Douglass, deceased, vs. Eugene Frean, was heard. This action was brought to obtain possession of a house on M street, which the testimony showed had been rented to the defendant in the year 1562, at the rate of sixteen dollars and sixty-seven cents per month, without any contract or agreement as to the number of months or the duration of the tenancy. The Court held this to amount toa yearly tenancy, requiring six months’ notice to terminate it, and as but one month's notice had been given, judgment was rendered in favor of Frean, with cos‘s. J.E. Norris for Douglass. M. Thompson for Frean. — ee ALMOosT A Mos.—This morning, as a colored man named Alfred Lee, was in the neighbor- hood of the Northern Market, he was accosted by a Mr. Bradley, a grocer, in relation to a bi and some words passed, when the latter com. menced to kick Lee. Lee had in his hands a knife, and the report being put in circulation that he had drawn a knife on Mr. Bradley, a large crowd gathered, and a number attacked bim. Lee, however, made bis escape, and placed himself for safety in charge of Officer hiutloy, who was passing at the time, and he condneted him to the Fourth Ward station, being followed on the way down by a large crowd. Here Justice Walter examined. the ease, and it appearing that Lee was not in fault, he was dismissed. =: ~ NeEwspoys THis Evyentxo.—The kind ctors of the newsboys, in this city, open the “Home” this evening to the public, ‘to lis- ten to the anniversary exercises of the instuta- tion under their charge. The reading of the oinual report, singing by the newsboys, and speeches from prominent gentlemen, will con- stitute the principal attractionsof the even- ing. ——+ Finr.—Yesterday afternoon, about 2 o'clock, a fire broke out ina small frame house on L street, betwen i6th and 17th, belonging to a colored woman named Sarah Johnson. The rm was given by Officer Borland from box i mded promptly. The loss was about $150. fire was commmni- cated to the building by a stove pipe. EM HANDS WANTED—Three good FARM i ity, 5 “ Simpson House, 10th and Parave. fe 21-20" OTEL FOB 8aLE—Now doing » Feed busi neve; cheap rent, and a lease on it for three years, in & central part of the city. Ince os C A lot of LUMB' between 18th and 19th sts. 1" Ly ? AY rm , containing ten os: a a ‘ fe eel vi Health good brick house and stable, and the oor. One mile from Alexandria, on the Seth Pts 3Gesin Washington. YARD .—We hereby tender our thanks to LEE Musical Director Lom . SCAE Piet Siig asset ie in getti the ary oucert at Foundry Ohurch, or the tf BH STIN B86 age acuiive Oouibittes. Hy, plot RI ABSELS. Do fiir ne No. 456 Sonne = ja0-6w* _Bdoors above Odd Fellows’ Hail: Tar cere vctene FRAMES Ee oe in 40" 6 doors above Pollows 4 Affairs in Georgetown. Sewr TO Jatu.—Thomas Johea Olark, and Robert Armstrong, ame party arrested by for the larceny of s beef steer, which they tered and took to the hoase of James Brown, white, con- fessed guilt, and were sept to jail for court by Justice Buckey. Peter Harris, colored, was dismissed. the others admitting that Peter keew nothing about it. James Brown was held to bail for court for receiving the meat. THE Arrroacuine Exxction.—Elsewhere ill Le found a ¢ mmunication im reference to the issues before the people at the approaching election in Georgetown. Fiovn axp Gramm MARKET.—There are Po arrivals of four or gram reported to-day Demand unimproved. Prices unchanged. The transactions m the flour market are unimport- ant, and principally in the stock of the local mills. The stock im hand is very light. No wheat in the market. Other grain about as last uoted. . Fort OF (Roncrrown —Entered—Steamer F.C. Knight, Denty master, from New York, with merchandise to District merchants ————— B Auctioneer BSTANTIAL TWO sTORY ‘G ON G STREET. BE y 12TH, AT AUCTION On MONDA RNOON, February 25, at & o'clock, I shall sell, on the premises. parts of Lote Nos. 6 and 8, in Square Do 32). tog improvements the: , consistin: two-story Frame Dwelling, cont This desirable preperty front on G street between Mth and 2th ded as ome of the most eligibie Lots in the ef ‘Terms One-baif cash; readue in six and twelve onths, notes to bear interest, satisfactorily se archaser’s cost OTELER, Auct Conveyancing and stamps a» fe zd CHAS B* WM. L. WALL & CO . Auctionsers. Original Horse and Carriage Bazaar, 98 La av, bet oth and 10th ste SALE OF HORSES. CARRIAGES, HARNESS, c.. Re On SATURDAY MORNING, Febro o'clock, we will sell. at the Rarsar, a Sedéle ce, Work Torses cription at sale comorixing abont FIFTY HORSES Amon which is some good Work, Saddle, and Mar ness Horses Also A large collection of New and Second gies. Re ckawaye, Carriages, Wagon: er Vehicles, Aso. New and Second band Harness, Saddles, Carriages, &c., at private sale Regular sales days, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays Carriages and Harness always on sale fez WM. L. WALL & © B* C. W. BOTELER, SALE OF A VERY DESIRAPLE BUILDING LOT ON NORTH A STREET AT AUCTION Ou TUESDAY AFTERNOON, February “7th at all sell. on the premises, part of %,and the whole of Lot Ne. 15, in potnt of location and sur , is nee ed as being one ef the most de n which to erect a fine reside: h fronts sixty feeton H street. near L: ette Square, with an average depth of one ti red and four feet. It is immea adjoining the + aa eof Secretary Harlan aud Admiral dhu- ick. The west half of the Lot hasalready uponit a Stone foundation. laid in cement. 3x58. This valuable Lot will be sold entire, or divided, if desired, into two lots, each fronting 30 feet on H street. Terms: Ove-baif cash: balance on a credit of 6 and 12 months, notes to beat rest, Satisiactori- ly secured. W. BOTELER, Auct fe 21-4 c ¥ D.L. WELLS & CO., Auctioncers. auction,on SATURDAY, We will sell at publ the 2th inst., at 4o’cleck p.m.,that large Frame Dwelling-House, of 14 rooms, and known as the Monumental Dining Saloon, with bar in basement, situated on C street, pear the Baltimore Depot. This honse has been long known asa first class restauren' nd so arranged as teaccommodate guests, It stands on & ground revt of $16 por tirable uy city. It month. Will positively be sold to the highest bidder. Terms cash. fe 2-st D.L. WELLS & ©O , Ancts Bettes- +} RESH BOLL. 20 bbis. fresh ROLL BUTTER. 14 balf bbis. do., 1 igument. For sale by Arriving on consign £. pUTROW, fe 16-6t* No 450 Eighth «treet. \ ) E HAVE JUST BACRIVED ON MASON & HAMLIN CABIN OEGAN, with two set of keys, and t octave pedal base itis a superior inst: — —— invite organiste and amateurs to call examine. Mason & Hemlin are the only manufacturers of the Rape yong eee Grane. ~4 —= ia mente of the kind sre mere’ AD or im! ons W.G. METZEROTT & Do. 31% Pa @ between 9th ead 10th jam ABLES BRECHT. oe = eras own some aN ZA}L GROCER. and dealer in SUTLERS” SUP- *9 Penns. avenue, between and 10th treets Washington D.O. iy 0-0 OOK IN THE WINDOW '—Ali the Boots. Shoes and Gaiters in the win dow at #22 Penn. avenue will be sold at $) per pair fe 10-2w "EVER TOO LATE TO LEARN ES MONS. ALEXANDER WOLOWSKI'S NEW SIMPLIFIED SYSTEM PIANO FORTE AND SINGING. ons. Alexander Wolowski, so well known in ington, and who brought out some of the beat nt in our city, by ontinuing his’ Piano a +e who wish to become fine ma: his conrses by calling at 371 M Ww i Th joi avenue. op porite National Hot eption hours are from 10 to 12 a. m., and from7 to 8 p. m 480 J. KARR, Inventor and Patentee of Karr’s Celebrated AMERICAN CHRONOMETER, Manufacturer and Dealer in Chronometers end Watches, No. 480 Penna. ave., bet. 3d aud 4% sts. Wasbingten. : Watches Repaired and Warranted. de 22-6m" "TARE NO MORE UNPLEASANT AND UN. safe remedies for diseaces. “Cee HELMBOLDS EXTRAGT BE GiU'Sy TMPROVED BOSR WAGE PANGS Several secepd hand PIANOS, order. For easy terms. At the Music Stor pon W. G. METZEROTT & CO, Bot - a 318 Penn. le Steinway’s Pianos and Mason Hamlin's Cabinet Organs. oie A CABD—The Partnership heretofore The business will hereafter be carried 08 bY jt. ereafter be carri eM. P. KiNG & SON ind our clerk, JAS JIR- BINSTON, is duly authorized to collect all debts due to late firm, apd pay all claims it, to whom we request they may be present) % MP KING. January 1, 18665 N.W. BURCHELL. N. W. BURCHELL. in retiring from tke firm of Bing & Burchell, bas located himself at th of 14th and F streets.(under the Bbbitt i. will continue to supply choicest ne Groceries to the and to families. je2-tf ISCONTINUANCE OF TRAVEL ACROSS D THE POTOMAC BRIDGE. Office Commissioner Public Buildings, Capito! of the United States Washington City, Febrnary 14, 1856. In consequence of the imsecnrity of that portion of the Potomac Bridge on which the southera dr: rests, <a a — A ry remait open up! proper re made. The travel across the bridge wit, thero- fore, be discontinued until an appropriation is made by Congress, and the bridge properly re Aqueduct Bridge at etown is always Ope te eee ee er TRENG fe 20-10t Commissioner of Public Buildings. AX PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE LATE firm of PALMER & BRO. are hereby notified that their bills have been placed in my hands for collection, and they are oe nested to y settle the same. as all bills roraloing oe om poe 1866, will be placed — SAMUEL C. PALMER, street, Ai Georgetown, D. ©. February is. i08. feds ae (HEESE. OURESE. TTALIAR CHEES! 6S oavarto. | Pahmkean ju good CEE EeE OE UTERES TCH OnEEsE, viz. *“F mae. r eke vir: f iD APPLE, : ia AMERICAN CHEESE, rit, . PPLE, YORK FACTORY For sale . W. BUROHEL fe 12-6t x Per iabena ote. g FOIRS ORAS AUX TRUFF PATE DE FOURS OnAS 4 x TROVE, iN ns, ENGLISH OBE: a. ‘BERTS, OHA * PETITE POIS. Just receive: fw BURCHELL, ferz-6t Gorner Mth and F streots OTICE TO LADIES, DEMONGEOT. fetia* Corner of Dani th etrects.