Evening Star Newspaper, March 1, 1866, Page 2

EVENING STAR. ‘W. DB. WALLACH, Eéiter and Prepricter. i ———— ee WASHINGTON CITY: MARCH 1, 1866, ee ee lll BV READING MATTER ON BVERY PAGE. SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE | @BAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. SECRETARY STANTON. : Two classes of very mischievous persons best om depriving the President and try of the services of Secretary Stanton, mo other man did more for the of the Union throughout the of the late memorable struggle, as pos- terity will gratefully testify through ages to come. These are those of the Jntelligencer stamp on the one hand, and of the New York the public is well Sware that he can finish up the impor- tant of reducing our military Service to a peace footing sooner than any one else, and at vastly less cost than any succes- Sor could effect it. Further, nothing is known | to the public indicative of any such disagree- ment between the President and Secretary Stanton as would be likely to render the latter an unfit adjunct in the matter of restoring the Union upon the former's plan. Until satisfied of that fact, the country at large would be loth, indeed, to see Secretary Stanton’s place sup- plied, or attempted to be supplied, by any | other, either to gratify the malice of those who hate him because he bas been pre-eminently faithful to the Union cause from first to last, or tostrengthen the schemes of those who, in order to impede his good work, would strip the President of the aid of any supporters in the consummation of his great and patriotic task.of restoring the Union as nearly as pos- sible as our fathers made. H g H g : i FBEEDMEN’S BUREAU IN TEXAS. General Gregory, Assistant Commissioner ot Freedmen’s Affairs in Texas, has made a report to Major General O. O. Howard, in which he says that the rates of money wages paid to freed people in that State are from eight to fifteen dollars per month, in specie, together With quarters, food, fnel, medical attendance, and clothing. In many other instances, instead Of wares, a portion of the crep, ranging from one-quarter to one-half, is pledged to the laborer, and, occasionally, in addition to this liberal allowance, the laborers are boarded and Jodged gratis. In the whole State, out of more than 40,000 freedmen. only about sixty-seven are now receiving Government support. In reference to the persecution of freed people, the General says :-—Instanees of shooting, cruel abuses, and violent assaults upon treedmen, though not unfrequent, are on the decline; and hardly oceur, except in portions of the State not under the eye of United States officers. In such portions, however, they are too numerous for record, are reckoned by the hundreds, and Tange through every species of outrage, from downright murder through all the lesser de- grees of crime and cruelty. ANOTHER CANARD. Among the fabrications of the radical press made for political effect, in connection with the President's late speech, was an absurd al- Jegation that censorship was applied to it at the telegraph office, restricting its being sent North until revised. There is nota word of truth in the story. The several reports of dif- ferent short-hand writers were forwarded ac- cording to telegraphic rule im the order filed, and im consequence of the heavy amount of ‘work on hand at the office, a portion of one of the reports did not get through in season for the Northern morning papers to which it was sent. The President had no more todo with the matter than the man in the moon. EXPIBATION OF BECIPROCITY. The Secretary of the Treasury has addréssed 8 circular to Collectors of Customs and Agents of the Treasury, dated March Ist, 1866, advis- ing them that the Reciprocity Treaty entered into between the United States and her Brit- tgnic Majesty, proclaimea tember 11, in54, will expire on 17th inst. y are directed to be guided by the several tariff acts now in foree in the assessment and collection ot duties on all goods imported on and after the Isth in- stant, unless orders from the Treasury Depart- Ment are received to the contrary. In deter- mining the value of any goods imported. the Appraisers are instructed to take the actual market value of such wares or merchan- dise in the principal markets of either of the Provinces or of Great Britain. PARDONS. But few applications have been received ‘within the last day or two for pardons. but a wery large number on file are now awaiune the action of the President. Yesterday the Pres- ident granted a pardon to John Boals, convict- ed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. with having counterfeit fractional currency in his possession, with the intention of passing it, and sentenced to five years imprisonment. INTERNAL REVENUE DECISION. Commissioner Rollins, of the Internal Rev- enue Bu ean, bas just issued a circular speci- fying the application of special order No 31. from the Secretary of the Treasury, to certain manufactures ot the South. The decisions are made with reference to tobacco, but apply to all other manufactures and products except eotton and spirits turpentine. DEAD. Brevet. Lieut. Colonel H. M. Stinson, Senior Ajide-de-Camp to Major Generai 0:0. How- ard. died at Talabassee, Florida, on the even- ing of the 22nd inst. with consumption of the Tengs. Colonel Stinson received a gunshot wound in the lungs at the first battle of Bull Run, from which he never wholly recovered. UNOLAIMED TELEGEAMS, The PA ia ied A lapel eee mentees PANY, james T Ames, Jno Beattie, B . P| SNYDER, Manager AMERICAN TELEcRarE ComPanrt, utice 422 P: bh 1. 1865, Geo GH Wattles, Yo. Boy 1-tf . SNYDER. Manager. be? ysguiseroy GAS LIGHT oF, MPANY On after March: let. Gao, Castil further aoe price ef COKE will be mb 1-tf ero. A. McILHENNY, Engineer. ¥ N_ BROTHERROOD-REGULAR Ne me athe Bartchd Olecle F Beis ro at their Hall on THURSDAY EVENING Ist, for the purpose of recetving thedele gates from the Military Cenvention. at New York, ang 4 ae, iad important business. pdeaantboge es P. DATLY, Sec. RT. REV. DR. P. N. LYNCH. Bishop of Charieston. 8. €., will deliver the Sixth Lectare for the | YOUNG CATHOLICS’ FRIEND SOCIETY, | In GONZAGA HALL, F street, bet. 9th and loth On NEXT THURSDAY EVENING, March 1. Sa “THE MIBACU FAO- TION OF THE BLOOD ‘OF ST JANN ARIUSS” Bishop Lyxcu has witn leon ly red miracle po six tt and careful ij 5 bal = tare | ht tow ing great ant . and prove tha ‘arty Seurkhes 's Holy Church. — is 3 Je Admission... ea emen and Lady fe 7 3 = BENEFIT OF THE PO F Wa DENEFIT OF THE POOR OF Wasi “* Citizens’ Association for Retief of the ” take great pleasure in announcing that ., eel for a series of Novei nad Attraceipe taipm ents ODD FELLOWS’ BALL, Soventa treat, if AY, FRIDA a SATURDAY On SRGHIS, March | nats sielosk which wil! consist of a utiful Exhibition of STEREOSOOPIC DISSOLVING VIEWS, with Fine Vocal str 1 usie from f our best Amateur Talen' . inal and selected. er tac aoe of all Bock oad Mude READLEY, President. 50 TLLIAM A py STUT? Secretary SAVAGE, Tr 50 Cents 75 Cents FRANK U CLO fo 25.68 to April Ist. 1866. inclusive, (Sundays ex: their room Bo. 6, Basement . weet City Hall. from 9a. m. te3 p. m. each day der of the President. ISTRAR’S OF FIOE. } te WATEE oninoron. 17th January. 1896. persons who occupy promicce within the cor. Water has been Introduced, other than property the United Statess: Ist day of Sanwary Testant the endi 1887, penal liars. to be paid or Stee eee < water. EANDOLPH COYLE, Water Registrar. be paid up to January eS OLPH COYLE, feb 2-eolm ‘Water Regisirar. —A splendid almost new GBEAT BARC HINO PORTE. noted with all the modern improvements, fo! at a sacrifice, at 371 Pa. avenue, be- facen a earl Oth 8ts. mh1-3t_ THERE WILL BE AN AUCTION SA ir T HotsenoLb ana kiveneN FURNITURE, article new. Those in it of articles will do well tocail on T0-MOBROW, Fst. day, Maich 2. at 10 o'clock street, near 18th. I ATHS! LATHS!! LATHS!!! 4 PRICE REDUCED We hee 250,000 prime Baugor LATHS, which we will sell at the com rative flow Price Ae per m. T. EDWARD CLARK &£00., Lumber Dealers, Navy Yard. ND GLADBS. if Is BOLL. 15 Barrels Fresh VA. EGGS. Fi le by; or sale YY Dp. B. DUTROW. 450 sth strest._ m 1-6t™ 30 § 1 C—PIANO INSTRUCTIONS.—MRBS. Miers. ‘0. 199 New York avenue, Louis 16th Chickering instrument. Terms] miotw at home or residence of pupil $15 per quar-' ter. The advertiser is an expe: teacher, an old resident and church communicant. Unexcep- Honeble references give: . Address or call as above. mb 1-lw* a a ee Oe 20 new PIANOS, ansorted. 25 second-hand PIANOS, assorted. t Long gn & rent Fach , month or year, seins ey JOHN F. ELLIB, m 1-3t 306 Pennsylvania avenue. MP RAVELING TRUNKS, Soy VALICES, CARPET BAGs, HAT BOXEs, SATCHELS, &c A full variety of all styles and qualities, at low prices. WALL, STEPHENS & CO., mh 1-2wif (Int) 322 Penna ave. W 4SHINcTON AND ALEXANDRIA BOATS. Boats will leave the Potomac Ferry Company's Wharf, foot ef Seventh eet street, as follows, viz: 7,5, 9,10. 1 and 124. m.;and and 6 p.m. FOR MOUNT VERNON. The steamer WAWASET will leave for Mount Vernon every WEDNESDAY at 10 a. m. J. VAN BISWICK, mh l-2w General Superintendent. EDUCING STOCK, Desirous of rsigeins. our large Stock of CABINET FUBNITURE, we have determined, from this date. to sell our customers, and the public generally, as ood bargains as can be purc elsewhere. We lo not say at cost; but we do say as low as any other house will sell them im this District. Call and ex- ine yoursel H.F. ZIMMERMAN & CO., No. 530 Seventh street, mhi3e between Loui W A T CB Es ENGLISH, SWISS, COPENHAGEN, AND AMEBICAN WATCHES, A LARGB ASSORTMENT. EMBRACING EVERY VARIETY. Prices im accordance with the HEAVY DECLINE IN GOLD, M. W. GALT & BRO., Jewellers. _mh 1-6t 354 Penn. avenue. AUCTION BARGAINS. CARPETS FROM AUCTION. jana av. and D st. MATTING FROM AUCTION, which we are selling LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICES. If you want acheap and pretty CARPET give us acall. Also, WHITE AND CHECK MATTING very cheap. BONTZ & GBOSHOR, 369 Seventh strect, above I. PHANS’ COURT—District or CoLum: BIA, Wasnincton County. To wit :—In the case of Elizabeth Clements, administratrix of Aloisis MN. Clements, «the admin- istratrix arenes. has, the mh 1 6t when and where all the creditors and heirs of deceased are notified to attend. (at the Re en Court of Wasbington County aforesaid,) with their claims properly vouched classd’s ‘sotate : provided scopy of this otter ve ite: pro’ a iv is ir published once a week for three ning Star previous to the enid de _tih lambs 369 — szvenrn srnzet. HOUSKKEEPERS look to YOUR INTEREST. $25,000 WORTH OF FURNITURE MUST BE SOLP THIS MONTH. DONT PUROHASE UNTIL You . EXAMINE OUR 8TOOK. BUY YOUR FURNITURE FROM US, AND GET YOUR Goops AT MANUFACTURER'S PRICES, AND SAVE AT LEAST 20 PER CENT. Just received from New York auction a beauti- fal selection of CARPETS AND MATTING, which we will sell at prices to defy competition. BONTZ & GROSHON, mhl-st (Int) 369 Tth st.. above T. GARDEN SEEDS. JUST ARBIVED—WARRANTED FRESH AND PURE, THE MOST EXTENSIVE VARIETY EVER OFFERED IN THIS CITY. Our AMERICAN &EEDs sale. and our FORRIGN SERDS ne eee from Barope. We are just in receipt of a Ia! extensive variety of Seeds grown in land and the Benth eae a, by ue direct this season, com inest varie grown, maby rare aud vaiuable tose" ay CATALOGUES READY FOR D CATALOGUES 1 ISTRIBUTION. bbage. Onion Set, Lettuce, Radish, Roasting-ear Coin, &., &e. y IELD SEEDS OF ALL Kinps. ove! ‘imot * and Herd Grare, Ore enitet. angarian Grass, E c Moet Oata, Seed Patatoos, Kentucky Blue Ozase, 7 hum, &c., dc. . ‘ata GRASS. Koglish Bix awn Grass, entucky Bine Grass, ™ Perennial Italian Bye Grass, ane ' ne and ‘ incen ¢ Clover, FLOWER SEEDS OF ALL KINDS. A fon f AGRICELTURAL IMPLR- MENTS cod FERTILIZERS aE IMP HOLOW & 00. Jk. BART! ogcatt and Warehouse, SSM 7th vereet i = wey and On between Bg D tow. D. Branch House at Alersotria, int ambi cotw i ply to. ae bal DB BALL, | gees”. BER ) BENEFICIAL SOCIE =] THR PooR, . ‘Under the the», a < At MARINI'S HALL, E 8t., bet. oth and 100m, On THURSDAY, March 1, 1866. Four splendid prizes will be awarded to the four best Ortzinal Maekers. Tickets poritively Iitaited and cam only be had of the diffe TTS al insler _ # Miceli M. Weicentein. THE HARMONY CIROLE i to that qetentetres their services for the above occasion. E. Cohen B. Sachs," Having met with such great success at their masked ball om the 10th of J. last, promise to leave Dothing undone to make thls the reat Mask Dail season. . L. Blout, & L. Fest. E: 6: . z 5 — RA nore 4 Sonvatetate, Executive Committee —- Reception Committee oF TRE HABMONY CIBCLE, ME. R. MARSHALL, the well-known costumer of Balti , will be ready to furnish costames at the ‘Germania Hotel on Thureday — at nine o'clock fe 27-3t" 1, 0. ¢ F. LEVEE. Riverry GAMPMENT, No. 5. MONDAY EVENING, eb 5, 1856. D the abo; carn) Vt sectinlly ctee netics. that thet LEVEE “s at ODD FELLOWS' HALL, ven , on MONDAY EVENING, March 5th, for which every arrangement as been made. Tickets. $1; admitting a gentleman and ladies. fom coat ia THE COMMITTEE. LOST AND FOUND. OST—On Monday afternoon, between Mr. John Alexander's store and the corner of F and lith streets, a GOLD ATELAINE PIN, with a — ogre Suponit. Inquire at this office. mh 1- 20 REWARD-Stolen frem the subscriber, on Sunday, iéth February, a mixed white and light yellow SETTER DOG; fouen ears; speckled nose and legs; long hair on legs and tail. nswereto’Dash.” Had on brass chain collar, with my name and address. 1 will pay the above reward for such information as will lead to his re- EDW. CLAR 10 REWARD-—Lost,on the 27th February. a POCK ET-BOUK, containing about fifteen or twenty dollars, and some papers, of value to no one except the owner. The above reward will be aid if returned to the Star Office, or to B.S. IN, léth street, between P and Q. fe 27-31 5 REWARD—Lost, om Monday even ‘J Sth instant, an ivory headed red wood with gold band. The above reward will b returning the same at No. 20 Louisiana ave: opposite Sth street west. Lumber Dealer, Navy Yard. , the ‘NE, BOARDING. {, URNISHEP ROOMS AND TABLE BOARD— At 439 oth street. oppesite Post Office. m1-3t* LEABANT RUOMS TO RENT. with BOARD, ‘Nise, Table Boarders accommodated, at 2010 street, between 14th and 15th streets. s mod- erate. m 1-3t* A VERY PLEASANT RUOM for rent with board, 4X at No. 502 I street. between 6th and 7th sts, Also. afew Table Boarders would be taken at $5 per week fe 28-3t™ OABDING.—Two or ‘anticmen can obtain BOARD by lying at No. $3 Penn- House havin, occupants. has been refitted an ooms comfortable and ——— fe Hi- nT sylvania avemue, near 2ist strect. recently changed QEVERAL VERY PLEASANT ROOMS TO +” KENT, with or without board; one of the most desirable locations in Washington, 372 C street, corner 4)». OR RENT. h Board. a desiral ed FRONT ROOM. sitnated on the first floor. A BOARDERS con be accommo- few more TABLE dated 432 G street, between 7th and 8th the Patent OMice, fe 27-5t* 2OARD AND ROOMS FOR RENT—One front PARLOR, on first floor: one front and back PARLOR, on 2d floor, with or without Board, at 73 [street, between 20th and 2st streets. Pri <0 per month. with Board. Each room accommo ates two gentlemen. or husband and wife. fe 22-6t GENTLEMEN AND THEIB WIVES AND 1 singe itlemen can obtain geod ROOMS and BOARD, by the week or month. A few Table joarders wanted. Terms moderate. 287 E at., between 14th and 15th streets, one sqaare fro: Willard’s Hotel. is 10 ABLE BOARD at No. 464 10th street doors north month. of the avenue. Terms Ber de 16-tf A CARD I WOULD VERY RESPECTFULLY CALL THE attention of my old patrons and the pets generally te, a few facts which 1 deem worthy of notice, as follews: It is generally known that I was the first to establish tn this city, some ten years since, what was so much needed, and what is known to be the Builders’ Depot, tor supplying and thus facilitating and reducing the expense of buildivg in this city, and I have a testify to my success in the undertaking; and while I acknowledge the support i neweuecervas a Dente ct te — of Wasi DRtOD, ai jank them for r ‘ol Iwill here state, that although there has withis the year or two sprung up a number of similar establishments, T am now better 1 than ever botore to’ meet the demands Of the public, having a much larger stock, and better facilities for furnishing anything in my line, such as NASI, DOORS. BLINDS, = WINDOW MES. BOLvINGs. BRACKETS. BSLUSTERS. GLASS. FULLDEE , W4RE. SHINGLES, LATRS, ae. Ce 1 would further state, in conclusion, that as I was a continuance of their custom that cases my prices shall be as low as the lowest—‘ Competition veing the life of trade,’ Iam bound fecare my ee stu Serene ties Warn a venth stree! D.C, fo 28-3 {intel and Ohrom ) <MALL LOT OF LUMBER S WILL BE SOLD CHEAP AT ADAMSON’S, fe 506 oth street. SPRING ~ N ag. MILLINERY GOoDs. Just opened at ETCHISON’S FANCY STORE, fe 27-3t* 12 Market Space. pasuzs & WALKER, MERCHANT TAILORS. No. 484 Seventh street, near KE. A fine assortment of CLOTHS AND CASSI- MERES on hand. which they will make ap ty the lastest styles and best possible man- ne © have also a fine assortment of ( -uts’ Ping Goo: Please give us a call. Shirts made to order. fe 26-3m VANDOREN, ° MEKCHANT TAILOR, 456 Seventh st.. (opposite Patent Office,) Brepectteny informs his customers and the public that he has received a targe and splentid assortment of eee LOTHE: UASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, Which he is prepared to make up in the latest farhions atthe most molerate prices. Give me a call. fo 24-7t* GjaBDEn AND, FLOWER SEEDS, FRUIT TREES, PARMER & WALKER. JOHN SAUL Respectfully calls the attention of the public to his extensive assortment of GARDEN and, FLOWER SEEDS, which are this season ibe fi ity. From his long nics ay trade—and the seeds having been grown specially for his trade—he can warrant them fully mye to those he has had the pleasure of sup- piving his customers in past years. FLOWER SEEDS, empbreving all the novelties nt. from England the Contine: The TRUITT TREES are Fowe. consisting of yout. standard and dwarf,) ‘tum. gharry pricet, ime, &c Delaware, Ooncord. the other celebrated Sate tember rs ries, Blackberries, urrants. Goose! jes. Be. Shade Trees, Ev. |, Roses, Dablias, Phiox- es. Verbenas.Geraveums, other bedding plan with everything pertaining to the bees, all at moderate prices. _ fe 27-0010 3 L. WELLS & CO., Auctioneers. D. Cor. th asa Gsletore White's Btore. Hi and ly known to people of Washineton ns Hea Beate Agents, wo RUCTIONEEES to'all thoes about “eivisg’ we bowsel eepin, sige, in culling: Dent Fo j= r u k Cc ATE salo. well as ind: SONAL PROPERTY. aod ‘HOUSEHO! upon the ene of Was treats 4 im rous and well €X BALB—A four pail ALE PUMP, manufac: i Or wtherchapes Oratirne eRe Beate : W CAMPBELL; 298 bat, tose ‘THE FRERD! N Articles having appeared in the New York pspers, charging the Agents of the Freedmen’s Bureav in this District with trafficking in ne- groes, running them off to the Southern States, and other outrages, we have taken sume pains to inform ourselves as to the wperations of the Bureau in this vicinity, and have reason to be- lieve that the rumors referred to originated in the establishment in this city of an “intelli- gence office.” under the auspices of officers of that Department of the Government. Some such arrangement was rendered necessary by the collection at this point of a vast number of negroes who flocked to the city during the war. There are now about 35,000 celored persons in the District of Columbia, and of this number at least 20,000 baye come here since the com- mencement of the rebellion. Many of them ‘were employed by the Quartermaster and Sub- sistence Departments uniil recently. They have now been discharged, and the supply of labor here greatly exceeds the demand, while laborers are badly needed on the farms in the adjoining counties of Maryland and Vir- ginia. Unless a remedy was provided the sur- plus labor would be forced into vagrancy, pauperiem and crime. To meet this state of things the “Intelligence Office” was estab- lished, and so far as we Know, has worked ad mirably, and been the means of providing many hundreds of colored people with com. fortable homes who would otherwise have been utterly destitute, besides accommodating the farmers in this vicinity. To make it self. supporting, a fee of one dollar tor each male and fifty cents for each temale hired is paid by the employer. The freedmen and employers make their own contracts as to timeand wages. The “Intelligence Office” is also doing good by general attention to claims and grievances of the freedmen, thus saving them from the hands of many so-called “philanthropists,” who will collect claims, write letters and perform other services for the black man for pure love of the race and—a small consideration. INTERVIEW WITH THE PRESIDENT. To-day, the committee appointed at the late immense mass meeting beid in Baltimere, to endorse the President, waited upon President Johnson, and presented the resolutions adopt- ed at that meeting. The committee was accompanied by Lieuten- ant Governor Cox, and was composed of the following gentlemen: Hon. P. W. Crain, Thos. Cortlan, Jr., A. A. Chapman, Clinton Leyer- ing, Chas, G. Ker. On being admitted the members were intro- duced to the President and Gov. Cox made a short address, in which he assured the Execu- tive that Maryland is true to the Union and would firmly support the policy of the Presi- dent. Judge Crain, after a few remarks, in which he spoke of the policy of the President as one which would be supported by the people, pre- sented the resolutions. The President, in receiving the resolution 3, thanked the committee for their call, and ex- pressed his gratification that the policy he had adopted was meeting with the support and ap- probation of the people. He spoke at some length, reiterating the sentiments he bas al- ready expressed as to his policy, and in con- clusion thanked the committee for their call. THE PUBLIC DEBT. The following is an abstract of the “Monthly Statement of the Public Debt,’ reported by the Treasury Department for the month of Feb- ruary last: — Debt bearing interest in coin, $1,177. 91-0. Debt bearing interest in cur- 85.4 Matured debt not pre- sented tor payment, 04. Debt bearing no interest, $463,5%,707.52. Total of the debt, $2.527,965,959.46. Amount of coin in the Treas. ury, $55,736,192.12. Amount of currency in the Treasury, $00,252.76 Total cash in the Treasury, $116,015,959.24. Amount of the pub- licdebt, less the cash in the Treasury, is $2,- 711,850,000.22. THE OIVIL RIGHTS BILL, The House, leaving on its table several im- portant measures of practical legislation, took up this morning the bill passed by the Senate for the protection of the civil rights of the peo- ple—“without distinction of color”—at the South. The general impression is that the pill will be passed, but not by a two-thirds ma- jority. RESIGNED.—General Carl Schulz has re- signed his position as Chief of the Washington bureau ofthe New York Tribune, to become the editor of a newspaper in Detroit, to be called the Detroit Press. Mr. J. Walton Fitch has vacated his posi- tion as assistant correspondent of the New York Herald in this city, and takes charge of the Boston Post's bureau here. ~+288e-— XAXIATH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION, Tuurspay, March 1. Senate.—Mr. Morgan presented the memo- rialofthe Free Trade League of New York for a continuance ot the present Reciprocity Treaty with Canada. Referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Wilson, from the Military Committee, reported a resolution for the disbandment of the militia of the lately rebellious States, and to prevent their reorganization. Mr. Wilson presented the petition of military officers for an increase of compensation, whic Was referred to the Military Committee. Mr. Wilson mtroduced a resolution to print 10,000 nae of the address of Mr. Creswell on the late Henry Winter Davis. Referred to the Committee on Printing. Mr. Creswell introduced a bill to incorporate the Metropolitan Manufacturing and Mining Company of Washington, which was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia. Mr. Williams introduced a resolution which yas adopted, instructing the Committee on Finance to inquire into the expediency of ap- propriating money to build a bonded ware. jouse, post office, and custom house, at Port. land, Oregon. Mr. Brown called up the bill to grant land to aid in the construction of a railroad from Springfield, Mo., to the Pacific coast by asouth- ern route, which, after some discussion, was postponed till to-morrow. Mr. Sherman reported from the Committee on Agriculture the bill granting discretionar: power to the Sec: of the Treasury to «i- tow the importation of cattle and hides from districts not infected by cattle disease. [t was passed The concurrent resolution in relation to the admission of Senators and Kepresentatives from the lately rebellious States was taken up Mr. Stewart took the floor. Hovsr.—On motion of Mr. Coffroth, a reso- lution was adepted instructing the Committee of Ways and Meaus to inquire into the expedi- eney of affording relief to the inhabitants of Chambersburg, whose town was burned by General McCausland, and their business there- by destroyed. Bills were introduced to incorporate the National Safe Depository Company of Wash- ington and the National Capital Insurance y. They were referred to the Com- mittee for the District of Columbia. The House took up the bill from the Senate, to protect all 6 of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means of their vindication. Mr. Wilson, of lowa, suggested some amend- ments—- That there shall be no discrimination in the civil rights and immunities among the citiage of the United States of any State or Te 7,” ete. Mr. Wilson said that in the original bill pro- tection was proposed to be extended to all in- habitants, but as there was some doubt about the power raised ia the minds of the Judiciary Committee, they ny erg to confine it to cit- izens of the United 5 Ll ae a together with others, was le explained the provisions of the bill, the first section of which declares that all persons born im the United States not subject to any foreign Power, excluding Indians not taxed, are hereby declared to be citizens of the Uni- ted States, without distinction of color. The Serle tgheg ety tos git a say’ wr clan: aay h = 's dominions are subjects. a te ougbt to be that the pend- egroes being within the term citizens. He had ane of the Commitice jecocstruction, an the geatieman from (Mr. Bingham.) that the Vonetitution of the United States did Sd ented right to pase a bill of this character; nse that gen- Ueman, as & member of that committee, re- -porteo au smendment, in order to'give it the power to mske such provision. Ireland—One Hund blim—Austria te Furnish Maximilian with Troops. Hatirax, March 1—The steamship Asia, “i,erpoot on 15th of February, has ‘The steamers Ki and Pennsylvaniaar. —— out on the =e Sotton ally declined & quarter penny on the week for. ‘American. Sales for the week 56,000 bates, and on Friday 10,000 bales, Slosing stendy. Breadstuffs steady, except corn, whic! isesser. Provisions firm. Consols on Friday 874987; U.S, 5-20" ROB. ‘ Cotton on fret but unchanged. M. uplands. 19819, d. Sales of 10,000 bales. Wireaneenae quiet ‘ana steady. Provi- sions steady, except bacon, which Is easier. Censols Tens: ¢; U.S. 5.20"s 68. Bullion in the k of Engiand has increased £239,000. The royal assent was given to a bill sus- pending the writ of habeas corpus in Ireland. l_pwaros of one hundred arrests were made in Dublin om the 17th ot February. The ar- resied parties were mostly strangers, among others was Col. John William Byron, ot the Federal army. Many more arrests were ex- ected. = It is reported that the Emperor of Austria is willing tofurnish Maximillian with any troops required, on condition they be incorporated in the Mexican army and their expense~ paid Diplomatic relations have entirely ceased between Russia and the Papa! Court The urgent haste in the passage of the bili Tepeahng the habeas corpus m Ireland, was owing to the reported departure of a Fenian privateer trom America, which is since known here as @ hoax, the story applymg even by name to the steamer Cuba, now running be- tween Balumore and New Orleans. New Yorxk, March |.—Details of the steamer Asin’s commercial news reports an advance of 2s. Od.t5s on beefand a decline of ts.on bacon and lard LATER FROMM ‘OAND THE WEST INDIES. Defeats of the J Disease. and indies— from the Tortug New York, March L—The steamer Eagle, trom Havana on the 4th of Febraary, has arrived The French steamer Louriane had brought Vera Crnz dates to the 13th of Fevruary. Three thousand J uarists are reported to have been defeated in Michocan. Many were killed, six hundred and sixty were captured, and the rest dispersed Two hundred and sixty guerrillas were dis- persed at Pesquiero Grande. Pedro Martmez was defeated in an two squadrons of the Empress regim its Way to Saltillo. Six hundred of the insurgents were defeated in Sonora, with a loss of 120 killed and woanded and 150 muskets, ete. Canto, with four hundred suffered severely in Tocambaro, Micho He lost several killed and thirty-four prisoners Guadaloupe statistics to January Ist, show eleven hundred deaths from cholera. Advices to the i7th say the pest is decreasing, but bas made it appearance in Dominica. Two American war steamers were at St. Thomas, and five more were expected. News from Hayti states that Gilfrard is making an excursion along the coast, stopping at all ports in a new war steamer The chorera was feared at Havana. A sort of cattle disease has appeared at Sierra Moreno, and large numbers have died wit the last 24 hours. The smallpox is increasing at Rigel: Three men, (a negro and two whites,) sup- posed to be escaped convicts from Tortugas. were picked up inasmall boat atsea. The negro is named Jeff Kerry and the whites Swinton and Adair. Their names, however, are supposed to be false. They were returned to Key West. It was at first reported that one of the white men was Spangler. The whites intended to sell their comrade. kon while men, New York Markets. New Yorx, March 1.—Flour advanced 5aié cents; market exeited; sales of 12,000 barrels. Wheat quiet but advancing. Corn dull. sre- —_—_ Tur Districr is Concress.—Mr. Blaine, of Maine, to-day, introduced in the Housea bill to incorporate the National Safe Dep: Company of Washington. The incorporators are A. R. Shepherd, Wm. S. Huntington, S. P. Brown,G. W. Riggs, Nathan Wilson, and G. H.Plant. The capital stock is $200,000. Mr. Mercur introduced a bill to ineorporate the National Capital Insurance Company: the incorporators being Erastus Poulson, Green Adams, Robert Leech, F. M. Blair, John B. Clarke, J. J. Coombs, G. H. Chandler, P. M. Monarty, and J. P. Raynor. Mr. Mercur was probably not aware that there already exists un insurance company here of name so similar to this as making the two likely to be con- founded. Both bills were referred to the Com. mittee en the District of Columbia. In the Senate, to-day, Mr. Creswell, of Md., introduced a bill to incorporate the Metropol- itan Mining and Manufacturing Company. The incorporators are John Ford, George Db. Williams, Thomas W. Hyde, Oliver Edwards, Charles H. Herd, Sam’l A. Fulton, Chas. Otis, Chas. A. Ecleston, Geo. W. Holmes, Joseph E. Hollis, John F. Brodhead and Lewis Moody Capital, $2,000,000, in 20,000 shares of $1) each. Fo carry on the business of mining for iron ore and other native minerals, and manufacturing and preparing the same for market. Mr. Morrill introduced the bill (noticed above as introduced in the House by Mr. Blaine) to in- corporate the Nauonal Sate it Company of Washington. 1t authorizes the company to receive valuables of all sorts on deposit for a proper compensation ae, PraisewortHy Go-orerative Movenxnt For THE RELIEF OF THE DesTITTTE.—It has already been noted in our columms tnat the great amount of destitution existing in our inidst this winter has called forth extra exer- tions from the humane for the relief of the suf- fering. The first regular monthly meeting of the + Association for the Reliet of the Destitute in the Seventh Ward” was held at the Seventh Street Presbyterian Church on Wednesday af- ternoon. In the report made by Mrs. M. A. ony: president of the association, it was Stated that the association commenced active operations on the 26th of January. Since that time 95 famalies have been supplied with wood, 14 with coal, and 45 with groceries. A uum- ber of affecting instances of cases where the destitate received timely reliet were detailed. In one case, a poor widow, whose son and sole support died in the service of his country, was about to be turned out of the miserable room which she called home, and where she lay on a sick bed, unless she could raise five doilars to pay her rent. The money was promptly +furnished by the society, and ‘another month‘s shelter guaranteed to her. In a wretched sbanty on K street was found a poor soldier, shakivg with a heavy chill. surrounded by six motherless children, the eldest twelve years of age. Two were in bed with him to keep warm ; the others were shivering with cold, and al- most staryed—no fuel, no food, no means to purchase any. Before many hours nad elapsed a good fire was burning in the stove, good warm shoes and stockings were on the feet of the children, and they had food enouch to Inst them many days. The report concludes with hearty thanks to the officers and ladies of the association, and the pastors who have united in this work, for their kind support and co- operation. An interesting report was then read by the Secretary, showing that this society was formed through the co-operation of the members of the different churches in the ward, and has been in successful operation for the last month, re- lieving over 100 destitute families, consisting of over 500 persons; showing energy and perseverance ou the part of the directors, in visiting and collecting in their several dis- tricts. Also, that a soup-house has been es- tablished, and is nowin successful operation, supplying over 60 families daily with soup and |. The number of applicants is fast increasing, making it necessary to increase the facilities to supply the demand. The Treasurer’s report shows that there has been collected and donated to the society in money and fuel during the past month of which $313 has been expended. The relief extended has necessarily been temporary, and in small amounts, as field of labor has been very great, and still requires great exertions on the part of the ladies of the association, who make an earnest appeal to the charitable to supply them with means to carry on this great and laudable enterprise. Tux WasHINcTON, ALEXANDRIA AND Grorertrown RatLroap.— The Alexandria Journal eays:—We are informed that Messrs. Stevens and Phil! the General Superinten- dent and General of the Wasting ton, Alexandria and wn bave just returned from Philadelphia, Pa., and N J., where they have been rr chasing for their Road the n Tolling stock their Company. ‘Wounsentens tout they bave purchased two Traction or “Duam- my Engines,” four beautiful oars, and two ‘Mail cars, ‘whieh pro- pose to use exclusively for local purposes. ——_o—___ MARRIAGE Lickyexs.—Daring the month one hundred and forty-one m: sorenecrecics Nyaa ere er Saas 5 of whic jr ppeople. This isa felling. off often as compared with February of last year tendentof gas seems to be most popular, brings out ten candidates. For the - tendent of police there are seven persons offtr- ing, besides any quantity of candidates for ee offices of nesessor, measurers and guagers. c “ os pees STRALING CLoTarNe yrom TaR Goviley - MENT.—On the 23d ult, Wm. McKeever was arrested by Detectives Kelly and Bigley in Philadelphia and J. Carrigan in this city upon a charge of stesling clothing from the of th» Quartermaster's Department. The parties were arrested pon an affidavit made in Tren- ton. N.J., by &man named Thos. McNulty, who says that he saw these two and a man 'm. Wilson, alias Dominick, pot yet arrested, go into the house of a m pamed James Smith, 20th, between E and F streeus, at night, with large lots of overcoats, dress coats blouses and socks, and after depositing their gvuods they went into the restauram( two doors trom Smith's w! McNulty was 4 bar ten- der. After bearing all the evidence obtainable this morning, Superintendent Richard= heid them to bail for court. _. Crumiyan Court, Judge Fisher. —Y esterday Fenton Jacobs, indicted for grand larceny, was found guilty of petty Jarceny, and received ao nominal sentence. Gooding for defense Robert Adams. indicted for grand lareeny Was convicted and sentenced to the pen:ten- tiary for three years. In two other cases—one for robbery, and one for assault and battery —a nolle pros, was entered. The pettit jurors were finally discharged This morning, Henry McUoy, John 0’ Don- nell, Asker Chaplin, and Alex. Adams, com mitted to jail in default of securty to keep the peace, were ordered to be discharged Wm. Bennett, convicted of larceny on January, received a nominal sentence wees ~ a HaReis vs. Jones.—Equity Court, Feb. 27 Before Judge Wylie.—Gwy na Harris, et al, vs Mary A. Jones. The bill in this cause shows that the parties are the heirs of Pever Jones. deceased, and that he died intestate, seized, &c., of the real estate described in the bill, and that the same cannot be divided consistently with equality. &c., and the Court appoimted Chas. Wilson, Lewis Thomas, Thomas W Riley, John A. Stephenson, and David MeQuueen. Commissioners, to sell the estate, and to divide the proceeds between the parties. M. Thompson solicitor for complainants. > id of Tue Srreatr FaMicy.—We find the follow - ing going the rounds of the papers “Miss Annie Surratt has entered a convent Her brother John is believed to be secluded in a monastery.”’ This is not correct, we hear, as regards Miss Annie Surratt but gnay be trne as to John, he not having been he@td from since the assassi- nation. Miss Surratt is spending tne winter at the residence of Capt. Ben Gwynn, in Prince George county, Md e . Ly picTED.—The last indictment made by the Grand Jury before adjournment, was a¢ the Alexandria snd Washington Railroad Go, for 4 puisance im running trains of cars through the city by steam. and endangering the salpty of citizens. - The following witnesses are on the back of the indictment: Drs. Crogean, At len, and Morgan, G. M. Palmer and J.R. El- vans. a eels STEALING OnicKkENns.—This morning, a gen- tleman complained at the Second Ward stat that his hen house had been robbed of a nu ber of chickens of a valuable breed. The thie escaped. Patrick Hines was arrested by officer vans, of the Seventh Ward, for stealing a chicken from Mary Voss. He was seat to jail for court by Justice Boswell. a BURGLARY.—Tuesday night, the millinery store of J. Sanford, Louisiana avenue, bet ween 7th and Sth streets, was entered by burglars and about $75 worth of goods was stolen. The thieves had packed up a large lot of bonnets and ribbons, but probably were frightened away without completing ir robbery —>—_— Affairs in Georgetown. Reat Estate Le.—Yesterday, Thomas Dowling, auctioneer, sold a lot on the corner of Washington and Beall streets, improved with an old frame building, to J. F. Collins for S900. Tuer River Front.—Business is very dull on the water side. There are but few vessels at the wharves, and there seems to be no actiy- ity ameng the laboring men usually employed in loading or discharging the cargoes of _yes- sels. The merchants are principally engaged with the work which their coun’ rooms afford, and in making preparations for the spring trade. There areexpectations expressed by some that the coming season will open early and continue to be lively and profitable Srizt Marke Acarn.—This morning, Clem Dorsey, an ignorant contraband, went toghe office of John J. Bogue and offered ten piétes of spiel marke coin for sale, supposing them to be ten gold dollars. Clem was taken to J Bu and told the Justice that the gol he called it,was his father’s, and had been given to him to sell for paper, to pay some accounts, and his father had twelve dollars more of it The Justice kept the coins and told Clem to bring his father. The fxet is that t poor fel- low bas been victimized by some of the sharps who have been engaged in passing these pocket pieces on the ignorant contrabands for two or ubree years past. Stratine Roxes.—This morning, one of the purebasers of dead horses and other animals, complained to Justice Buckey that the ne- groes on the Virginia shore are in the bxbit of stealing the bones trom his depository, and selling them on this side of the river. They have carried away veral hundred dollars worth. Unfortunately the gentleman was not prepared to charge particular individuals, so that a warrant could not be issued. Th: 1s- tuce advised him to apply to the vernment jor protection, and informed him that if the negrors were caught bringing the bones into town they would be fined for creating a nnis- ance. Tur CaNaL.—The various coal companies have completed the repairs and improvement of their works, so that they are ready for the reception of the cargoes of coal upon the arr. val of the fleet trom Cumberland. The repair of the Georgetown division of the canal is nearly completed. Indeed, the superintendent expects to let the water in upon this division w-night. The resumption of navigation through will speedily follow. Fiovr_anp Grain Marxet.—Demand in- active. Stock in hand light. No sales of im- portance. Prices funchanged. No arrivals of gram or flour reported Port or GkoRGETOWN.—Entered Schrs Forward, Jones, from Baltimore; Martha Col- R. C. Stanard, Hubbard, do Ok RENT—A two story and attic BRICK HOUSE, containing Srooms. mtuated on 24 st. between B and ©, Ne 179 wal be rented reas or jars ine 1 OR RENT—That eligibly located HOUS fine Store, No. 396, north side of Pennsylvania avenue, between 4%) and 6th streets. Possession given 13th April. Apply to "FW. JONES, College Law Building °F wns. JANE CAMPBELL, 34 9th street. tT mh 1 -6t" above 1 8 ASSORTED SECOND-HAND MELODEONS, For Sale or Bent, on easy Monthly Payments. bet Chickering mh 3st THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE TO-DAY Dis- solved Partnership by mutual agreement Mr ry pon! is authorized to use the name of the so FEICKEE, KAISER & SENN FRICK RE, RAISER & ; Washington, D. 0. March 1, 1866. The business will be carried on under th HENRY KAISEK, Importer and Dealer 0 and Liquors. HENRY KAISER, No, 451 Falstafl House, Wtn street, between E and F stroots RGE STUCK OF LUMBER. We now bave on hand a very large an! compicte assortment of : LUMBER, consisting in part of— and Timber, Ym) gs . just received ine, and will be sold low, eand White Pine, sacle copachel T. EDWARD CLABK & 00., LUMBER DEALERS, mb liw Mear U.S. Navy Yard M 8 ANNA COOK RAN will open a Schoo! for Is<Es apd LITTLE BOYS, on THURS DAY, ist March, #6, at No. 494 M street, between Toth and 1th etreows + Ss Flooring. &e., &e sell at at itr Prices