Evening Star Newspaper, February 23, 1866, Page 2

EVENING STAR. W. B. WALLACH, Editer and Proprietor. pai anata ehaaiatal tate ae ee ete | WASHINGTON CITY: FRIDAY............ FEBRUARY 23, 1866. BJ READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE GBAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. TELEGRAMS, &e. The Indiana Union Convention which met yesterday was one of the most intelligent and patriotic ever assembled in the State of In- diana. The convention was organized by electing Acting Governor Baker president of the Convention. The committee on reso- lutions submitted a series endorsing the states- manship, the loyalty, the interest and the ministry of President Johnson. and having the utmost confidence m the wisdom and lofty ‘atrioticm of the Union members of Congress. be resolutions were adopted with bu diseenting voices. The gallant Major General Kimble was nominated for treasurer. The convention adjourned with three rousing cheers for the soldiers, the platform, and the Union party. Governor Peirpoint’s nominations for the Court of Appeals were confirmed by the Vir- ginia Legislature yesterday; also, the nomin three tions fer th first, fourth, and sixth cirenits. Both Hov took a recess until night, when the ren ng nominations would be con- sidered Washington's birthday was celebrated by a ade of the United States troops in Rich- avanneb bas an upward tendency. the w 3 bales of Sea Island, { upland. Export, 451 of S bales of up’ ea Island.and iv, ms were introduced in Kesolut New Jersey suitrage the by Mr. Scovel in favor of nezro | d condemning President Johnson's policy, and were lost after a lively discussion. A salute of one hunc Wheeling, Va, yester of the Freedmen The Radicals in the Western Virginia Senate refused, vote of fifteen to fo endorse the Pres or approve his policy ed guns was fired at n honor of the veto GLEAT DESTITUTION IN ALABAMA. A reportof General Swayne, Assistant Com- missioner for Alabama, to the Freedmen’s Burean. tion which ex in Randolph county, that during the war the people of the county mani- fested a strong devotion to the Union, and, therefore. a force of Confederate cavalry were kept continually in their midst. The Union sentiment of these people was plainly indicated in the tact that about five hundred of the citi- zens actually joined the nearest Federal regi- This loyalty to the Governmeat is the cause of the present poverty of these people, for it is the families and friends of these Union volunteers which forms that portion ef the people now reduced tosuch fearful destitu- tion. The families of Union refugees who were equally the object of persecution and plunder, on the partot the rebels. To see women and ebilc + who were formerly in good circum. stances, begging bread from door to door, is now an every day sight. Much suffering exists among the freed people, who are aged and infirm, as their former owners are power- less to provide for them. The Commissioner thinks that the relief of these suffering Union people, white and colored, should now be the particular care of the Government. erin SPEAKER COLFAX’S RECEPTION. ‘The reception at the residence of Speaker Colfax tock place last evening as usual. It ‘was evident to all present that these charming Fe-unions are 4s attractive now as at the be- ginning of the fashionable season. The num- ber of guests assembled to enjoy the hospitali- thes of the speaker and Mrs. Matthews last evening, was very large. During the whole evening the parlors were tbhronged. d@ the lovers of dancing enjoyed that exercise in the lower rooms. THE WEEKLY Stak is now on our counter for sale, and in wrappers, ready for the mails, containing its great variety of reading matter: Poetry, “Dressing for Church:” A beautiful story, “The Chest with Silver Mountings,” by the author of “East Lynne; Appointments by the M. E. Conference at Alexandria, Va: The *:Disbanded Volunteer” on Fred. Douglass; ‘The First Presbyterian Church Difficulty: The Great Fenian Demonstation in this city; The ‘Veto Message and comments of the Press thereon; The Celebration of Washington’s Birthday in this city; Congressional Proceed- ings; Proceedings of the City Councils: For- eign, domestic. military, naval, departmental, and local news; Agricultural and housekeeping miscellany, and the latest telegraphic dis- patches from all quarters. S7 From J. Shillington, we have an advance copy of the Peterson’s Ladies’ National Magazine for March. @7The Lynchburg News says that for a ‘wonder there was nobody drunk at the recent term of Amherst court. Such a phenomenon bas not before happened within the recollec- tions of the oldest inhabitant. Virginia proving. Seba et ke TELEGRAMS, AMERICAN TELEGRAPH ComPANY. pi Sie ar aeneae ee ek, 2 is undelivered, for of sufficient address and from other causes: Hon J T Kinney, Thos Moulton, L Howard P Wilson . R 1B. P. SNYDER, Manager IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN — ‘bs Council will hold a 5; Meet. 18(Friday EVENING: tS ociock, Patt eh sentatives are requested to be i THOS. BIOH, G.C. of B. 1S orserenr oo ere os a EcuTivs ComMITTEE, Feb. 23, ss meeti the Executive Committee will be at cotea Hall, 1th street. above F. SAT. po th Sa a m2 "A. T- CAVIS, Chairman. SUNDAY EVENING LECTURES FoR THE YOUNG CATHOLIC’S FRIEND SOCIETY, At ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, 7th street. “SOLENTIFIO Roary COMCERNINGTHE FUTE * Fifth Lecture of the Course will be delivered VERY BRV. DB. MORIARTY. 0.8.4., On SUNDAY EVENING NEXT, FEB’Y 25, at 8 o'clock. 50 ota. ween DS Ot. TRADE—An Pec hienaen or on ry Cee , |OHUN, Secretary. ROTH TO GAS CON! |.—The 4 pt Noah y bave removed says, in speaking of the great destitu- | | aad sine perenne hia elt we simite ef t! LS REGISTBAB Le TELEGRAPHIC NEWs. — THE TENNESSER UNION CONVENTION E DEN DORSES THE PRE Nasavitie, Feb. 23.—The Union Conven- tion has adjourned, after the passage of reso- lutions declaring the people of Tennessee are excluded from the benefits of the Union upon the unfounded assumption that they are not sufficiently loyal to be admitted to representa- tion in Congress. The delegates to this Convention place upom record their united testimony against the truth of this imputation. The people were never more sincerely anxious for the preservation of good order and the restoration of civil law, nor more earnestly united to support and preserve the Union and the Constitution against all as- saults. They recognize the late amendment prohibit- ing involuntary servitude as a partof the Con- stitution. and will give that clause an honest and sincere support. They are prepared to aid in affording to freed persons of color such pro- tection as shall secure to them ail their civil and political rights compatible with the best interests of both races, in- sisting, however, that this subject be- longs exclusively to the people of the State, and that the same has not been transferred to Congress, t the citizens have 2 right to elect ives to Congres id Congress can- ly exclude them; that the people ibe relieved of the presence of mili- uthority. The resolutions also express a hearty en- dorsement and appreval of po of tt President, and especially his recent messi relative to the Freedmen’s Bure: y ——+. oe BF In Liverpool, a woman of sixty, the mother of nine children, determined to narry @ young man of twen played her a scurvy tri About halfan hour before the time when she was to repair to the church, a hearse, containing a cof with three mourning coac riven up to the lady idence. A knock at the door was answered, when the persons in z the proceeded to deliver the ¢ for the dead body wever, informed th: 1, the appe who was then dres irch for the we ‘our. Her children Mrs. she — herself, to proceed to to the fact t ed wedding car- to the door, and the sup- 1 Off to church, le bridegroom, c fered by the yo family. &>On Tuesday night, at the theater at Indi- anupolis, while Miss Heron was ing up the feelings of th tions griefs of “Medea,” a real tragedy was being enacied in the parque: ung, beautiful, and accomplished youn; who resides on Te e street, in with a male friend, was observed to a from her pockets, and hastily swallow its contents, Noticing someth wild and strange in her manner, the younz man asked her had taken, when she replied that it wa little cough mixture. In a short time. hoy ry she became deadly ill, and was taken home, when she confessed she had taker poison—a mixture of oxalic acic isen veloped in mystery for the rash act. ——$—_—_____ &7A gossipping New York correspondent Says thatone evening last week a wedding took place in the family of an eminent citizen. Among the bridal presents was a most elegant set of diamond ear-rings. While the wedding guests were examining the gifts these ear- rings were suddenly missed. It was soon as- certained that only two earriages bad left the house. 1t was thought that one of the parties occupying them must have been guilty of the theft. end such proved to be the case. A lady of high social position stole the ear-rings The affair was hushed up, and is known only to a few. ee &7-The latest novelty in photography is a fashion of taking portraits on porcelain wateh- dials. By this device one is constantly re- minded of an absent friend; and the photo- grapher, mindtul of the transitory nature of buman attachments, advertises that they may binned be removed if necessary.—Boston Adver- ser. ndopinm. The affair +o cause being assigned GEORGETOWN ADVER’MTS lea FOLLOWING TICKET _— dermen and City Oonscti ef Georgetown | represents citizens targe!y intereste? in the wel- fare of the town, many of them born and raised here, and are the solid men of the town. Ne 4 @CLOCK P.M. For Aldermen, ANTHONY HYDE, B. B. WILLIAMS, JENKIN THOMAS, J. 0. HEISTON, J.L, SIMs, QU. EKNMENT SECURIT WaSHINGTON, February 23 1666. y Cooke & Co. turmish the followmg quo- ions of Governmen: securities For Oouncil . 7 Buying Selling. FSAU PICKRELL, WM. KING, BRERA a co ae ise JOHN B. DAVIDSON, JAMES GODPARD, SF 13 ¢ WM.L. DUNLOP, T. A. NEWMAN, Ss ’ de FRANCIS WHEATLY, JAMES I, KANE, Se a me JNO. MARBUBY,Jx., WM. H. WHEATLY, One-year Certificates—new ” DAVID EDES, NEW YORE FIRST BOARD SALES. ———— Coupons, 104y; Five Twenties, 1862, 1027; EDITOR OF THE STAB-—S:n—Weare not | Five Twenties. 1964, 12x: Five Twenties, candidates for election to the Council, and | 1965, 102%;: Ten Forties, 94: Seven Thirties, the use of our names a Sora we a 99Y; Certificates, 9855: Gold, 137 y. fe 22-391" : M KING, pesca yadda AXCIS WHKATLEY, sai Georgetown, D. 23, 1396, fe 23 3" THE PRESIDENT’S SPERCH. The cddress of the President to the immense c 3 xIOR. concourse of cit ns who waited upon him Ane Cpion it must and shall be preseryed.”— | yesterday to testify ther approbation of the “Tam free to positions | Policy of the Administration is one of his most and places ought ti yaudeurly | forcible and treuchant efforts, and will be read sul ovenen ie more? : erest from one end of the country to ficient to take charge of the polit her. He briefly defined that policy as State, those Bye thoneand m t entitle? to it if all | ended to restore the glorious Union of these wise inclined.”"—ANoREw States to their c al relations fo the Gov- The “* Old Union Line” is ont, and the big omni- | C™™ent of the United States.” For the accom- bus will take o 1Ur , the | plsbment of this end all true patriots should ANDY JOMNSON TICKET, be working, and all who oppose this consum- ...Fo ERVEX, ion are enemies of the Union, whether they PELER DEY. WAL HE ZENNEY. | nau the North or the South. There are RIL A. SUINN, nity rences of opinion as tothe means For Common ¢ Weil. best calculated to bring about the desired re- F. a » onake gs R, | sult. The President brings to bear upon the Is JNO.W. BRONAUGH, tion a lifetime experience amongst south- int. Jn, WM W INSHLP, ern people and southern institations. His hon- COMHARLES 8 SeTisge est and earnest devotion to the country, which The Union Conventi no er th i ae Johnson | led to his never-to-be-forgotten defense of ticket to the | voters of Ge n fortheir | the Union m the Senate, still animates ah ritickoliu thanss 1 shapes every word and act. will. f li that t gle utterance of his can be cited to schel V nis Las ching stand he took in the oe incipiency ef the rebellion, the one faithful lion we c dtr rous thousands, at a time when thrown down the gauge of battle andthe foe | sacrifice ere Te d for the Union cause, al yeople take it up. determine! that if they zo | bas ever been dey d from? Is not his de- it; they co like the Congress with the Flas fly tveasen and traitors as plainly ® half-dezen d now then! Ashe h xp stand now as I did then, yindi- Union of thes: and the Con- i Let every well- The I. V. J. ticket claiming to favor the recon- y pause at this janctare structive policy of the Freaitore once ee ly whether in abandoning knewn tha of Its wembers favored the n he is not deserting the en have labored for during tfive years. Weigh weil the arguments nt Johnson, and the result must be mn of a great and patriotic ing between the opposing the North and South: the first com- tructive y of the ret is am 8. Many of its mew Mech mz as ot beaatio wolding the more dane : posed of those who follow ali the idiosyncra- Jisin on the other site, haded | cies of Sumner, Wade and Wilson, and the bHiage of all pea - Pera latter of those disaffected southern spirits who: when he ) isk all on the per. | for profit or patronage, or from inherent de- petuity of the Union. We believe the Presifent pravity, are still laboring to keep aliye the smouldering embers of the rebellion. harmonizes entirely with the lat three days before his death, declar that elective franchise were now co: very lligent of the who served onr cause as done by the States them: bored the though ernment as a con Presiteut, “who, preference red on the Hored mon, and on those rs; bat be wished it ‘ msg he never har- exacting it from a new go: of its recognition,” So With Andrew Juknson’s five thousand loyal men in a State, or less, we are satisfied to leave the question of colored suffrage with the States " tstop here: but if our town expscts any m a loyal Congress. it will not elect tha VJ. ticket. Already has the House passed an act giving unqualified colored suffrage in thie Dis- frict, and an amendment cntting us off from gaa on Hich and Bridge streets. Elect that ticket. aud these acts will pass the Senate. Light will be taken away, aud African darkness substituted. To avert these and other evils. and sustain the character of our town for Joyalty, which has been mnch misrepresented, Georgetown expects every Union voter to do his duty. A General Terry will be selected to head the column. “Once more to the breach, more,”’ and Fort Fisher is ours . CONGRESS, TO DAY. n the Senate to-day, on the conclusion of the morning hour, there was an animated discus. sion upon the question of taking up the House (Stevens’) resolution providing against recep- tion of Southern representatives, except at pleasure of Congress. Mr. Sherman thought it should be postponed for a few days, to allow time for allayment of excitement. It had beer passed in the House in the heat of the moment, under the influence of the veto. He thought the political differences were wide enough without increasing them needlessly. The res- olution, if adopted, would amount to nothing, practically, as it was a simple assertion of dear friends; once | power that had been made over and over again By order of the Convention. * by the Senate. iat FOURTH MUSICAL AND LITER- ARY SOIRKE OF THE YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOOIATION, will be given at the E STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, E street, between 6th and 7th streets, on MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 26, commencing at 7% o'clock. Those holding tickets will present No. 4. Those desiring cards of admission can precure them at the door on the evening of the Seiree. fe 23-3t Ww" W. FABER, CLOCKMAKER, No. 257 Pa. Seie Agent for Lewis’ Patent, lender OC} various Patterns: BP qi Bpring Clocks. French, Ragils set Avie pat rench, Eo, 7 an Z ean Clocks Bepaireds teh 8, matt EY ES, CARRIAGKS, CARRIAGES, Sssortm @n band a fine at of new and second-hand Carriages, such as Buggies, A Rockaways,Extension-tops, Bretts, &. &c. All work sold warranted. Pepa : HOBT. H. GRANA 409 Penn. avenue, 436 street, and 374 D street. POTATOES. J UST Arrived from New York, per schooner ne. 2,000 Bushels PEACH BLOWS. 1 £00 Buchels PRINCE ALBERTS. All in prime order and good size, which will be tes. in any quantity, from on beard at pier foot of llth street, daring the n s. fe 23-4t* Fr Olu PAINTING, “WOMAN'S MISSION;” By Schusselle. This elegant work of art on free exhibition, and epics of the engraving for sale at J. MABKRITER'S. No. 486 7th stroet, fe 23-2t* 8 doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall. re AT COS8T!! re OUR ENTIRE STOCK or BOOTS, SHOES, TBUNKS AND VALISES Will be sold at cost TO CLOSE BUSINESS By the lat of March. STORE FOR RENT AND FIXTURES FOR SALE aT HELLER & CO.'8 492 SEVENTH STREET, fe 23-6t* betweenD and KE. SFRine STYLES. Just opened, the New York Fashi of Gent's Slik and Cassimere a EMETZ, 234 ivania one feb 22-6¢ between and 13th streets. we jOOTS AND SHOES. re Cc. F. CUMMINS, 347 BEVENTH STREET, BETW. I 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 in 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 inthe market at considerably less than my former low prices. BOOTS AND SHOES ‘will be complete, and in price and quality all they can desire. Respectfully, a aati Mr. Fessenden (who had called up the reso. Nema FOLLOWING TICKET. i aig 8 Intion) said that he had called up the resolu- Mo dent of tine Uonten egining the policy of | tion because he had given notice of his inte: the President of the United Stat . nr _ = restore he union of the Staton, is protanted tothe tion todo so on Wednesday. He denied any consideration of the voters of Georgetown. D.C., purpose in doing so to carry on a political for seale suftrages at the ensufmg municipal elec- wrangle—as spoken of by the Senator from Obio—with the President of the United States. Mr. Sherman disavowed using the word “wrangle.” Mr. Fessenden—(sharply)—Yon did. . For Aldermen. ANTHONY HYDE. JOSEPH L. SIMMS, JACOB CO. HIESTON, SAMUEL CROPLEY, JENKIN THOMAS, Fer Common Council. WMH. L. DUNLOP. DAVID EDES, > JANES GODDARD, HN B. DAVIDSON, Mr. ¥. wenton to speak of the President's oe J Y, i egress ii JAMES TOR AWE, ESAU PICKRELL: R.s | attitude towards Con upon this question WM. H. WHEATLEY, WILLIAM CLABAUGH, of representation. Nobody ever heard him GEORGE W. ORME. fe 17 speak of the President except in respectful terms. This question he deemed one most im- portant to be settled at this time, and he thought that most of them were of an age not to be un- duly excited. As for himself he thought he could getover it with one night's sleep. Mr. Sherman said he did not remember hay- ing used the word “wrangle,” and if he did, it was one he did not wish to use. He thought the events that transpired yesterday were too fresh in the minds of every Senator not to haye some influence. The words uttered to-day un- der that influence might not be as dispassionate as was desirable. ‘The question of taking up was further dis- cussed by Messrs. Howe (for) and Doolittle (against) and was finally decided by ayes and noes in the affirmative. The House was occupied with the Wash- burne and Voorhees contested-election case, in which debate some sharp passages occurred between the contestants. Se eo ES FEEEDMEN’S BUREAU. IMPORTANT CIRCULAR BY GEN. HOWARD. Major General O. O. Howard has prepared the following circular letter to be transmitted to each of the Assistant Commissioners of the Freedmen’s Bureau : Wak DerantMEnt, Bureau of Freedmen, Ref- ugees and Abandoned Lands, ashington, Feb. 23, 1966.—To the Assistant Commissioner—Dear Sir:—Anticipating the excitement that will ELECTION NOTICE. In accoréance with an ordinance approved Jan- uary 26,1866, Assistant Oollectors will be in at- tendance at each of the election precincts to receive the ochee! tax which has not been paid prior to jay. Persons whose names do not appear on the poll lists are required by eaid ordinal cog’ apply ‘atthe effice of the Clerk of the Gorpor ‘ion. HAS. D. WELCH, Collector. Georgetown, D. C., Feb. 224, 1356. fe 22-3t SEORGETOWN, D. O.. FISH A G > Bae SH WHARF FOR Sealed proposals will he received at this office until noon. the Sth dey of March next, for the rent- f the Fish Wharf forone year from that date, ch proposal must be accompanied with an un. sealed guarantee, signed by one or more roved surcties, that the party making the ea Bg will inallrespects comply with the samo in case it shall be accepted, Es HENRY ADDISON, Mayor. Mayor's Office, Georgetown, D. C., Feb. 17, 1368, fe 19-eotmar3 NOTHER INDUCEMENT TO MY A TOMERS. v one Having determined to purchase a large stock of Spring Goods, I will sell my present stock atu GREAT REDUCTION, in order to make room, E. GUTMAN, 117 Bridge street, Georgetown, jinery and Dry Goods, BALLS, PARTIES, &e. RRE™=MaER THE GRAND COMPLI- MENTARY BALL «iven to fe 13-e06t* + Prof I. J. RUSSELL. Teacher of Dancing, necessarily follow the action of the Govern- by his pr at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th Street,on | ment with reference to the new freedmen’s Tin CO AESDAY. FEBRU ALY 28. 1566, bill, you may feel somewhat embarrassed in ees 83 including refreshments for ladies, the duties devolving upon you under the law and regulations ab y existing. That you may act steadily and firmly in any emergency, you must be prepared for any incre: hos- Ulity on the part of those who have so persist- ently hindered and troubled you and your |S OTE I 5 SE TLE SS ABIES OTE IE LOST AND FOUND. Lz child's PU sEORLACE golden clasp, with Initials M. G.P. The finder wiil | agents, and, it may be, an increased restless. be er ig warded by leaving it at the drug | ness amongst the freedmen. The President has assured the Commissioner avenue, between 9th and Mth sts., or fe 23 3t* that he regards the present law as continuing the existence of the Bureau, at least a year from this time. Please ascertain and report what steps have been taken in your district, by the State and municipal authorities, to provide for the ab- solutely indigent and suffering refugees and freedmen who have been and are being thrown upon the General Government for support. Continue to use every possible effort to find good homes for orphan minors who are depen- dent, and to reduce, by means of er ent offices, any accumulations of people in the dif- ferent cities and villages, aiding the unem- ployed te find homes and places of labor. You have succeeded in allaying strife, set- Uing Iabor, and promoting education, in the midst of great difficulties, Continue with your utmost energy and ability to pursue the same course, 80 as to demon: “the people of your district the good intentions of the Govern- QST— On Thureday afternoon, between 7th and 4 Dstreeis, and 43; street and the Avenues, along C street, a MINK COLLAR, A liberal re ward will be paid if leftat No. 516 7th street, bet. Rpt hed at No. 516 7t —- REWARD-Strayed or stolon E $5 February from the Central horned COW, very fat, shert tail, rk white flanks. ¢ above reward will be gi if 1. aon rere nye given if returned to JAS. nae 19th street, between Q and K streets. separ Sipreerrnesenpieieeemnete gs pe $25 REWARD —Lest, on the 224 of February, it book = : eer Tatwoss Tith and Grover’s ater. Ben! in & le m The above reward will be given itr : ed to No. 454 7th street, opposite Patent Office, fo 23 3t* peo WM: SCHWING, O8ST—On the Piney Branob road, bet ‘ween the Rranch and Bou: street, at Lit! 1 MEMORANDUM BOOK. with ety titey femal cover; the name of the owner, Thomas Bi and the complete practicability of the Waste by casing eae ae. Taner wilt bere: systentof free labor Give a thorough inspec. corner of E ‘and 8th streets, Rear the General Post = of every agent for whom you are responsi- e. . ities, corruption. a SL eer ee Immoralit O8T—Between A ene srenta. 8 lack lava incapacity are sometimes comp! and etruscan + inder ed of t be liberally reward. by calling tthe office of tuo If either of officers and agents of this bureau. these Avenue House. be sustamed, on investigation, the gui agent will be at once removed, ‘T— On thi betw: (crests, or at Dr Noble's omen dae aah whether he can be Teplaced or not. TA LACE COLLAR. if to Mrs. LOWE, | _ Thanking zon heartily, for the energy 297 Penn. avenue, a sui! reward will be given, | fidelity you have thus far displayed, the Com- 5 iy REMARD.—aig Rm pagrus | dence your Soll'to cope" Wid any E — Bi con! ce our $500 Bistcusvare 8! row, RORSW: star en new difienltieg that may Arlee, : high. tnd Hyer ola. ne above veward wiles | W°TY T*E 7 7OUF 0. 0. HOWARD, fe 22 2" ry. B. 0. LOWNDES, Major General . $10 Rae spose REvas Uae MeMet Gariaesten et re Sate” weLLval r BEWARD— seetee or So eciee gerne y ss rents WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION. The reception this afternoon, by the ladies of the Executive Mansion, was attended by a mumereus and brilhant assemblage of the ¢lite of Washington. The blandness of the weather also had an influence in adding to the number of callers. Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Stover re- eeived their visitors with that refined courtesy for which they are distinguished. Among those who paid their respects to the ladies were Secretary Stanton, Mrs. Stanton, and Miss Hutchison, Miss Harris, the Secretary of the Treasury, Mrs. McCulloch and Mrs Chas. McCulloch, Secretary of the Interior, Mr. Harlan and daughter, Senator J. A. Mc- Dougall and Mrs. McDougall, General D. B. McKibbon and lady, Major General Richard Delafield, Mrs, Delafield and daughters, Gen. James B. Fry, and many others. SMUGGLING CANS. The collector of customs at Ogdensburg, N. Y , bas sent to Commissioner Sargent a num- ber of tin cans used for the smuggling of liquor into the United States trom Canada. One is made o strap on the bac i principally by me and will contain about four gallons; cylindrical in shape, holds about two gallons, “nd is worn around the w: one 1s in the form of and is bove the k din the same way aga eT, wofn on the hip, will con The collector states that great num- these utensils, made expressly for mugyling, have been seized, and are uently on the persons of of liquor found more women than men. WHITE HOUSE This being Cabinet a TSOnS were ad- milted to see the Pres ter the Cab- inet session was over; obtained an andience. The Cabinet meeting to-day was quite brief. All of the members were present except Secretary Seward, not y reiurned from New York city, Attorney Gen- eral Speed and Postmaster General Dennison. The latter gentleman arrived, however, shortly aiter the meeting had closed. ee AXXIATH CON ESS—FIRST SESSION. Fripay, February 23. nted the petition s do, recommending strict swantine as aprevention of the spread of olera in this country. then a Referred to the Com- on Commerce. Mr. Fessenden presented a petition for a re- on of tax on agricultural implemeats. ‘d to the Committee on Finance. Cowan presented a petition asking that iment to the Constitution be adopted Staie from making distinction Referred to the Judiciary Committee, Mr. Wilson introduced a bill to continue in » the present Freedmen’s Bureau for two longer, which was referred to the Mili- y introduced a billto reimburse sas for expenses incurred in equipping and calling out militia to the invasion of that State and Missour. Referred to the Committee on Military Affair: Hovse.—Mr. Cobb, of Wisconsin, on leaye introduced a joint resolution from the Legisia- ture of Wisconsin, relating to the improvement of the navigation of the rapids of the Missis- sippi river. On motion of Mr. Blaine, of Maine, 5,000 f the billand rt to reimburse the tes tor debts incurredduring the war, ordered to be printed. he House then resumed—as the special order—ithe consideration ef the contested elec- tion case of the 7th Indiana distriet, Washburne against Voorhees. Mr. Marshall, of Illinois, addressed the House in favor of the minority report of the Conunittee on Elections, which declares Mr. Voorhees entitled to the seat. % TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. ——_o——_—. General Logan and the Fen’ Pittsrvre, Feb. 23.—The new steamer Win- chester, laden with petroleum, and containing passengers from Parkersburg tor this city, took fire about ten miles above Wellsville, and en- tirely destroyed. It is reported that twenty lives were lost. It is aid that General John A. Logan tele- graphs there that he never authorized the use of his name by the Fenian assembly here. A letter from Rey. Jobn A. Curley has cre- ated quite a sensation here. All our papers are commenting favorably on it. Railroad Accide: TRENTON, Feb. 23.—The § o'clock through train on the New Jerse: being de- tained by fog on the Ni River this morning, run into & wood train switching across the track, out of time, at East Newark. The loco- motives were both demolished, and two cars of the Washington train badly ese a Three brakesmen were seriously injured, one haying both legs shockingly jammed, and an- other ee internally. The Washington and other trains were de- layed several hours. Itimore Markets. Batimore, Feb. 23—Flour heavy. Wheat dull; Pennsylvania red, $1.20a$1.30, southern white, $1.70a81.50. Corn—White, 74a75 cents; yellow 73a74 cents. Oats ag Provisions dulland nominal. Seeds dull. hisky closed firm at $2.21%a$2.22. Sugar heavy. New York Markets. NEw YORK, Feb. 23.—Cotton quiet at 45a46. State Flour declined ten cents. heat declin- ing. Corn dull. Beet steady. Pork heavy. Whisky steady. —-9 0 ee LOCAL NEWS. ——_o——_ Granp LaRceny Caszs.—On ae Alexander Lockwood went to the house of Clara Adams, where he remained all nighi On rising in the morning he missed his money, $115, and had a warrant issued for Clara, who was arrested by officer Gunnell. The case was heard by Justice Boswell, who, not the evidence sufficient, dismissed it. On the same day, Henry Short, colored, was arrested by officer Gorman for the larceny of a pair of boots from A. F. Pfiaen’ and he was committed to jail for court by Justice Bos- well. Yesterday, officer Barker came across Geo. A. Allen, who stated that he was the guilty party, and arrested him, when he was committed to jail by Justice Handy. On Tuesday, officer Vernon arrested James Taylor, colored, for the larceny of a box of candJes from T. H. Walker, and Justice Han. dy committed him to jail for court. irvine Lyceum celebrated Washington’ birthday appropriately last evening, at Metze- rott Hall, by a literary entertainment, consist- ing of an oration, the reading of a poem, &e., interspersed with vocal music. The hall was crowced to overflowing, many being unable to gain admission, and exercises of with eclat, The Lyceum meets in the Council Chamber, City Hall, every Friday evening, and its meetings are always open to the public. This eve: the question asto whether war is beneficial in its results will be discussed. Wheat rN MARYLAND.—A farmer from Marylend, who is particularly interested in the culture of wheat, and has in upon the subject, said this is very little wheat in Maryland at the present time fit fur the production of first-class family flour. A number of mills in eran-eoteans counties are obtaining supplies from the West. ——Seee THE POLICE TRLEGRAPH.—Since the change of operators of the police the lines have worked badly. There were but two sta- tions that communicate with headquarters telegraph this morning, and the lines seem to bave been out of order for a week past. —e——— Boarp oF Potice.—Yesterday afternoon ‘was the Sean for the 4 BEARDIES AT Affairs in Georgetown. Tue Covyrcis.—There being no meeting of the Boards last night, they will be called : ether by the Mayor to-night to perfect tap Cocinens which bas been laid over severai mreungs past. Poitce Rerornrs.—The police reported following cases at the Station-house this m ing: Mary Muntz, false pretences; dismis: Elias Lawrence, larceny: Dominic McDevy, drank and disorderly: dismissed. Henry Lenge, drunk; do. Arthur Dusenberry, iar. ceny. Horse Stearine.—Yesterday afternoon, officer White arrested Elias Lawrence, negro, for the larceny of a horse, the property of West & Lusby, brickmakers. The animal wax stolen yesterday, and Lawrence stopped with him in Georgetown to take a drink, 8nd was arrested at the door of a restaurant on Bridge street. The horse was recovered and idenu. fied by the owner, and the accused WA&s sen Jail tor court by Justice Buckey. The thief is a Virginia negro, and his knowledge of | li. ties in this city and the safest routes to Vir. ginia, make it probable that he has had some experience, and been concerned in other re ndituna res, on E quiet, and yesterday arres Arthur Goosenberry, who was Mr. Fukes he man he bongh . Goosenberry is at the m-he ne defo nckey —A tb i barton stre ee advert or GEORGETOWN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ON PENN NIA AVENUE, BETWKEN 4%. AN STREETS. No. 367. BY PUBLI € Op MONDAY. the 25th iestan m., we shall sell, at the reside declining housekeaping, hi Cottage Setts Bedsteads, Bureans Washstands. Chairs Mattresses, Comforts, (Quilts axcls, Three-ply. incrain and other Carpets Crockery, Feather Pillows, & An! many other articles too numerons to eny merate BY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctionce Terms cash. GREEN & WILLIAMS fe 2: Untel.} Auctioneers BBY GEEEN & Wil 4 AMS, Auctioneers, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ON I STREPT 7TH AND STH T AUC Day, STs, Xv. N A TION Sth instant, at 10 residence of a ¢ ing. viz Parlor Suit. ng_of Sofas, Easy and Bide Chairs, Marble top Center Tables What nots, Window Shales, Ornaments and Druss Carpets. pets, om Furnitnre, consi 4s, Wardrobes. Dr Bed Ke st ® : 6 fe , Blanket. _ Pillows, Ingrain Dining Room Furniture, Chairs, Glaes Ware and Tal Cook, Parlor, Radiator and oth Ag lot of Kitchen Requtsites. and many other icles which we deem unnecessary to enu erate Terms cash. # The Heuse is for rent. Inquire on the prem fe38.d_[Int.] GREEN & WILLIAMS, Ancts 197 PALTIMORE STREET, — 4Q7 is BALTIMORE, MD. J.P. HARTMAN & 80N, GENTS’ FURNISHING HOUSE AND MANUFACTURERS. ing of Cherry P B SHIRT We have in store, and are now receiving, every thing appertaining toa GENTLEMAN'S WARDROBE, consisting of the latest povelties of the French and English markets in CRAVATS, TIES AND SGARFS, SILK AND MERINO UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, RANDKEROHBIEFS, &c., tc PH. COURVOISIER’S Cl EBRATED PARIS K1D, DOGSKIN, AND CASTOR GLOVES, of all sizes and colers. Gloves forwarded by mail, if color and size is designated. Printed directions for self-measurement sent on application, as also information in regard to prices, styles, &c., de. J.P. HABTMAN & SON, Baltimore, fe 21-3t' Cc W. BOTELER, . GENEEAL AUCTIONEER, No. 320 D street, between 10th and 11th, Will rive his attention to sales at acction of REAL PERSONAL PROPERTY. Cash advances on every iption of Merchandise con- signed for publicsale. His snes nd centrally located well ay ar- ticles of Furniture and dise generally. respectfully solicits a portion of the Patronaee.. assuring those who may fi bins, = ne an S ry An 3 satisfactory ail fe 15-2awSw OOK Boots. and Gaiters inthe win- o be sold enn. avenue will rq at! to his care. foth end iit THE WINDOW i—All theege Nido D ete bet > EVER TOO LATE TO LEABN . WOLO MOS, TRH Sh PIANO FORTE AND SINGING. Mons. Alexander Wolowski, so well known in epaingen, and who brought out some of the best contin yu rnes. Thong who to become musicians , can yet iD ss at 371 Ps. avenue, op- BS Ni 5 lon hours from Oto 12a. mn. 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