Evening Star Newspaper, March 13, 1866, Page 4

EVENING STAR. - W. B. WALLACH, Editor and Propriecter. WASHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY............ ---MARCH 13, 1966. S7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. SEEK OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TEL G@BAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. A SUM IN PROGRESSION. It bas been observed with some range { every amendment to the Constita' tre- duced in Congress is anes amendments, correctiveor explanatory, moun! Pa‘ls-in-the-horse-ehoe problem. An arith- metical genius about the Star office has made & calculation in progression, by which he figures out, (not counting Saturdays and Sundays,) that supposing the session to end on the ist of July, the number of Constitutional amend- ments introduced will haye reached the ap- palling total of 9,462,830,279,614,953, 746,238. RECEPTION T@-NIGHT. Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Stoyer will receive theirtriends, at the Executive Mansion, this evenirg, from half-past seven until ten o'clock. THe GERMAN Orgra.—The well-known “Fra Disvolo” isa favorite opera bere, and ‘was listened to last night by a large and fash- its rendition was satisfac- tory, and elicited frequentapplause. Madame Rotter as Zerlina sang with unusual spirit and accuracy, and her acting was sprightly and She ic rapidity improving, and prom. ises to become ® great favorite. Madame Pi- connazzi, the debutante, did not make a very favorable impression. Her voice lacked power anc certainty, and her acting was spiritless. Hablemann, in Fra Diavolo, was delightful. al, in the minor role of Giacomo, and bis vocalization in the bal- He was called Steinecke was good all through theopera. Weinlich’s Lord Alicash ionable audience. Eraceinl. Hermanns was effective, as lad, + 7°m Afioat,” was splendid. upon to repeat it twice. was finely given. Flotow's fine opera, presented th’ most eflective comporition, “ William Tell,” wil! be performed, an announcement which is received with pleasure in musical circles, there being a universal desire to hear this master- Ppcce of the great composer. ConFIRMATIONS RY THK SENATE.—The Sen- ate yesierday confirmed the nominations of Alexander Asboth, Minister resident of the United States to the Argentine Republic; W. Bonifan W. H. “Seth Wil ne, Samael S. : B. Kiddoo, Joseph R. Hawley, lister, John WaroLrzon wo Great Suakes.—The ad- Tirers of Napoleon have held up his feat of dictating dispatches to three amanuenses at once, a something unparalleled; but Senator te amendments to the ion to no less than eight copyists at Sumner is able to Cons the sar mement. es From Franck Taylor we have the March nomber of the United Siales Service Magazine, containing in its budget an interesting article en “The Sixth Army Corps,” a noticeable ed itoral on the subject of “The National Guard,” and several able articles on “Systems of Forti- Beations.” A Poor Day ror AMENDMENTS.—Only three amendments to the Constitution were offered in the Senate yesterday. Several Sena- tors had amendments in their bats but did not get a chance to offer them. Tux Fenian Movement in IRELAND.—The Sunday Gazette, Feb. 25th, says:—“We learn trom Ireland, from an authentic source, that bo less then six tons of gunpowder have been discovered and seized by the authorities on board the steamer Duchess of Gloucester, which hae just conveyed it from Liverpool to Newry. 1: was consigned to Mr. Boyd, of Newry, and is held under seizure. The cus- tome officials bave been instructed to govern themeelves by the directions of the Lord Lieu- tenant.” The News Letter, Feb. 26th, has the follow- ing:—“Frem every quarter welearn that the beneficial effects of the suspension of the ha- beas corpus act hes quickly made itself appa- rent in the precipitate retreat of the Americin colonels and captains who were to have acted as the leader: the projected rising, and also in the quiet and subdued avior of a portion of the inhabitants of the tow who were pre- Viously rather turbulently dis} Ae The Liverpool Post, Feb. 27th, says:—“The Fenian intelligence is losing the interest which itexcited a week ago. Several more arrests have taken place, including the apprehension of another ‘head center,’ but there is nothing Worthy of note in connection with them.” emai wioaeriasater Bin Loxpox “Times” on Mr. Baxcrort.—The London Times, as betore referred to, in some remarks hpon Mr. Bancroft's oration in honor of the Jate President, say< itis plain that the speaker took the opportunity to utter, anda partof the audience to appjaud, everything that could offend the pride and rouse the indig- pation of England. Itsays Mr. Bancroft prop- ably knows enough of England to be aware that these harangues have little effect there,and asks: “Can this mischievous old man believe that ny purpose can be served by slandering two Such countries as England and France in the presence of their “ presentatives Tux REVOLUTION in RoUMANIA.—The abdi- cation of Prince Couza was announ, steamer Java. It was a forcedgnffair, a large body of troops having invaded his palace and forced him to sign bie abdicaiion. On the fol- lowing day, the 23d, in the Senate and Chamber of Deputies, the Count de Flanders, seeond son ithe Jate King of the Belgians, was pro- claimed Hespodar of Roumania; but the Count refused toaccept the proffered position. OLAIMED TELEGRAM aru ComPANy, . avenue, March 13. 1865. The following Telegrams remain in this office address and undelivered, for want of snfficient from other causes: M McK cEwen, Tripel. AG B. P. SNYDER, Manager. AMERICAN TELEGRAPH ComPany, i Office Willards’ Hotel, March 13. 1866. The ‘ollowing Telegrams remain in this o! Undelivered, for want of sufficient address and from other causes: . JnoM Nicob, EWKeiley. Thos J M Byers nov 1-tf P. B. SNYDER. Manager. em BBEECH-LOADING ARM—The Board for >, the examination of Breech-Loading Arms, of which Gemeral Hancock is President, is now in werrion at No 51 Winder's Building. Armes will be received daily, between the hours of} 8. m. and 2 p. m., until further notice. Inventors are requested to submit their arma in person or by agent to the eae the Board. Ww Captain sth U.S. Gavalry, Brévet Licct-nant Colonel O84 Record mh 1s-tf | are BROTHERHOOD. The undersigned, in the name of the Fentan Brotherhood of the District of Columbia, and on bebalf of JAMES STEPHENS and his three hun- dred thousand gallant comrades in Ireland, re- epectfully informs those who wonld or should aid our brothers to fight for Freeien on IRISH GROUND, that none but the following officers are suthorized te collect or appoint collectors for our just and holycause in the District: J.J. KANE, Centre Georgetown Circle F.B, P. O' BABE, Centre, Sarsfield ad “ JNO. O'MEARA, Centre O'Mahony “ ad J, P, POWER, Cents O'Donovan Rossa“ 7. H. BEGAN, Contre Hibernia * ¥ P. RUGHES, Centre S¢ Patrick“ % F. M. MALONE. Centre Alexandria, Va., + All others soliciting arms or money, in the name of the Fenian Brotherhood. are traitors and im- postors. Millions fer fre Not one cont to shed inuocent Wlocd in Canada. KICHABD OULAHAN. m 18-2t* District Centre ¥. B.. DO. S- THE LADLES OF ST PAUL'S ENGLISH 3 LUTHERAN CHURCH wil! hold a ¥ES- TVAL. for Four Evenings, in the Lecta’ of the Church. corser of mevcipe TURKS DAY. er wents in abundance. A fine Pian» bas been ca Geptlemen and ladies will Amd thie a most ' - te spend an evening Fam!! m Tickets, 54 Preeveds im aa Ghurch io mh 970" “ Stradelia,” will be evening, with the Kermess act from “ Faust; and to-morrow night Rossini’s United States Marshal District of ‘iliant, Collector of Ous- trictot Oxford, Md.; and to be Major ais by brevet the following: Brig. Gens. Carroll, John F. amsey, Stewart Van Vieit, Clinton B. Fick, and Wager Swayne. THE FENIAN PANIC IN CANADA. An Official nee, = Commander-in- atches from Toronto, C. W., yesterday, rie number of volunteers answering the cali of the Government is in excess of the demand. The following official military order has been published: | “The commander-in-chief regrets he is com- Jied, as a measure of precaution, to call for | services of so large a number of volunteers. This step does not result from the existence of a condi of war between our sovereign and a foreign State, but isthe necessary ‘form- ance of aduty which has devolved = the Government, who are bound to make pro- vision for protecting the lives and p! yy of the inhabitants of the Province it the threatened piratical attacks of lawless men, who are rising in the territory of a neighbor ing Power for the purpose of openly organ- izing an enterprise against the sovereign rights of the Queen and the security of her subjects. The commender-in-chief relies with confidence on the loyal spirit of the Canadians to meet this extraordinary state of tacts, and feels assured that, if necessary, the entire population of the Provinces will come forward and face any invasion of the country. " “The Commander.in-Chief knows that itis mot necessary to address any remarks to the efficersand men called ont, on the importance of strict attention to their military duties, and is convinced that should the threats of attack be carried into effect the Canadian volunteers of the present day will, with the blessing of God, meet with as much success in repelling such criminal and wanton outrage against humanity and civilization as was given their ancestors, whether they were called upon to Toll back from their territories the tide of legi- timate war, or to repulse the attack of lawless invaders.” The Government has not relaxed its prepa- rations to receive the invaders everywhere. The city is full of volunteers, who are com- pelled to wear uniforms and side-arms under penalty ofarrest. A number of regular troops, it is stated, are on their way from Quebec, and all the forts are being emptied. Troops daily ps- trade and drill, and the city looks like a piace besieged. Forces are coming toward the frontier as fast as they arrive and are organized and equipped. The magazines and arsenals are guarded night and day by picked men. A number of men, believing there was no danger, refused to turn out, and were handcnffed and marched offto the barracks. Some few who became alarmed fled to the interior, while another small detachment left for the States. General orders haye been issued from the Gov. General’s office placing the whole yolun- teer force under martial law, and making Gen. Michael commander. The Goy. General re- lies with confidence on the loyal spirit of the Canadians, and that, if necessary, the entire provi 's would come forward to resist inva- sion. There are ten companies at Windsor, six at Sarind, ten at Prescott, and about six hun- a@red men and artillery at Brockville. The balance of the troops are held in reserve at T. ronto. Hamilton, London, Kingston, Montreal, and Quebec. A large force has ¢ the defense of Ottawa. Volunteer: ing in all the interior towns. Much enthusi- asm is manifested, and recruiting is going on rapidly. Men are coming from the country and are volunteering here. Treops were pa- Taded and marched to church yesterday. In the Catholic churches Bishop Lynch's Ietter ‘was read, and some priests called on the Gath. Olics, for the sake of the peace of the city, not to walk on St. Patrick's day. ” em FENIAN SISTERBOOD, e Hon. 8. 8. COX, of Ohio, has kimily consent- ed to deliver his celebrated lecture on ‘Irish Wit and Humor,” on THURSDAY EVENING, March Myrocondeto ts coped tao rocees 1o o Tiotic pur is. Tickets & cents. —— Tah 1 4b ———— S CENTRAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION— The monthly meeting of this Association for March will be held at the City Hallion TUES- D. he 13th inst., at half past 7 o'clock. WM _ W. MOORE, Sec. — NOMCE—TO THE TAX PAYERS OF WASbINGT@N CITY —The Board of As- sessors baving completed the Annual Assessment for 186s, hereby give notice that they willsitas a Board ot Appeals and for the pur; of making corrections from WEDN ESDa¥. the lith instant, to April Ist, 1866, inclusive, (Sundays excepted ,) oor eer Bo. aE Stery. vo wins of 'y Hall. from 9a. m. p.m. cach day. By or- der of the President. felz-td THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING of the BUARD OF TRUSTEES OF PUB- SCHOOLS will be held in their room, at the Hall,on TUESDAY EVENING, March 13th, clock. -3t B. F. BOISEAU, Sec, City at BALLS, PARTIES, é&e. ‘© FENIAN BXOITEMENT. HUBERAH FOR ST. PATRICK'S EVE. a? oLus — A hi a ets ONE DOLLAR, admitting « gentleman LOST AND FOUND. BEWARD.. the cerper of 14h and BLACK SLUT, short reaet; wi reward will be giv dress. led on the iad wuarters. The above ren if returned to the above . m 13-3t* ‘OUND.—The MONAIE on the neme corresponding mh 13-3t* Stolen on the night of the 12th a bitten Gray MARE, about leg darker than the others Ting halt; a green spot on each flank from the barness. I will give eR Sive $50 for the or 875 for her and the U's BRIGHT WELL, Ne. 276 Pennsylvania avenue, m 13-3t™ ‘ashington. D. C@ BEWARD-Stolen. on the night of Feb- $2 ruary 25, 8 BAY BILLY. fourteon bands high; tail; four years oes tin a of a Lo shoulder. Ca- ai ; heavy unde! a “pirat | J.P LINGLE, 161 14th street. | _OST—In Georgetown, on High street. between 4 Gay and Bridge streets, asmall BANK-BOOK, which can be of no use to one but the owner. inder I receive suitable reward by ap at No. 55 High street, Geergetown. mW ME TO Mi PREMISES, on last C lar; oar HORSE. T to come forward, away. OPENGT STEVEN m 10-6t* Hi street, near ‘the’ Bait Ga &E 7) REWARD—LOST OB STOLEN—A small HAND TRUNK, containing papers of use to any one but the subserber. A reward of $50 willbe paid to any one who will return the same. One haliof the above reward will be paid for the pocket boet, centaining notes, which was inside. No questiors asked. PETER VON ESSEN, m102w* No. 38 Congress tt., Georgetown, OST—A lady's hunting case GOLD WATCH and CHAIN, on or near H street north, be- tween 6th and ith streets. $5) reward will .be paid on the return of the watdh to No. 634 H Street, between 6th and 7th. m7tf BOARDING. ————— ‘[}WO ELEGANT FURNISHED ROOMS, for gentlemea, with or w.thout Board, 417 10th st.,nearG, Terms moderate. m 13-2t* Rooms FOB RENT—Handsome PARLOR and CHAMBER on the first floor, vith or without Beard Also. a large BEDROOsi. P. CRUTCBET’S, sirect, $75 eis bad tightly at bucrday, ‘he owner ia requested him no B Inquire at J, 477 Gth street, coraer of D m3 3* HAL, DOZEN GENTLEMEN MAY FIND BOARD at No. 365 I street, rear 13th, at $20 per month. Also, st same place, ‘oung man, well posted im grecery ‘business, desires OCCUPATION after 4p. m., at smailcempensatin. mm 13-3t"_ gE V EBAL GENTLEMEN can te acc: + with ROOMS and BOARD, at No. between 6th and 7th sts. Also afew Ta’ er. at $5 per week. A FEW GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOM- modated with BOARD; also. Table BOARD, or Furnished BOOMS, without Board, if desired, No.3 St., few doors south of Penna. av, Board- m 12-3t* BoOsbPING two or three more gentiemen can obtain BOARD by spplying at No. 53 Penn- sylvania avenue, near 2ist street. House havi recentgy changed occupants, hss been refitted ‘and renoval comfortable and pleasant. 8 Moderate, Ko wt TABLE BOARD at No. 464 l0th street, a fow rms moi doors north of the avenue. Te: PERSONAL. ‘THE FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ea WESTERN PRESBYTERIAN CHURBOH, openon MONDAY EVENING. March j2th, and continue during the week. at Wilsen'’s New Hall, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 2th st. Useful and fancy articles of all desert; tions, and e i rthing to gratify thee) e and satiety the appe- tite for sale. m Tickets 50 cents; singh mi cents; children half price. vials: mice: NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.—The distribu department of the Washington ry Tight Company have removed their office to No. 464 loth, between D and E, who have regent oe nat ots ‘meters or servi. out o} ry wi WM. YORKE. ‘Superintendent of Bistrioogey, tribution, "bo will attention. weer “'GROSR: MciLWENRY, Engineer OB SALE—A beautiful thorough LACK STALLION. Inoutre of Property Clerk of Metropoli- tan Police, No. a53 10th st. m lw" DFC4LcomantreE. The new and besntifal art of transferrin tures inst: Pic- y Upon everything, to resemble the mont @: rt iste nding. tanght in one lesson by MES. LEYON, No. 456 E street, bet. sth and 6t sts. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and eee specimens. m 13-lw* SFED OF THE FRENCH CHESTNUT. ‘These Seeds were imported in Charcoal, and full vitality. An orchard of Trees of this ae CELEBRATED CHESTNUT will be more remunerative than any experiment in which the farmer of this country can infulge, This is the ouly lot imported into this couatry for my? care a sroxing we ‘ve secured a small quantity for our custo- mers, and would call their attention thereto, ;,P. BARTHOLOW & CO., 558 7th street. Washington. D. 0. 25 King street. Aloxandria, OPEBA, mb 13-¢03¢ HE J. J. MAY & CO. will open thi onda} March iz.) an invoice of ?°2 tis day (Mi ee WHITE LLAMA LACE POINTS, Including several of very fino quality and new de- signs. and in order to sell them before the closo of the‘opera seasony” they will be offered at ver 3 low prices. OPERA GLOVES. Just received, 100 DOZ. WHITE AND LIGHT EID GLOVES. Of Courvoisier’s, Alexandre’s, and Jouvan’s make. Price $2 per pair, or 933 per dozen. 300 doz. Medium. Dark. avd Black Kid Gloves, in the above makes, and at the same price O08. J. MAY & CO., Pe: Ivanii 16 between Ninth and Tenth stre reets, —For sale, (wo STANDS, one { the Center, ard the otier in the Norther Le erty Market. For particolars inauire at the ti nev .. O Tat a berty Market PENING, MRS. J. SANFORD will open, THURSDAY, March 15, an clognntasmtacnt of Spring and PARIS MILLINERY, at her New Store. 34% MABKET SPACE, mh 12-4t* between 7th and sth atreets. IPPMANN & ELLERY, BANKERS AND BROKERS, 29 BROAD STREET, NEW YORK, MEMBERS OF N. YORK STOCK EXCHANGE. Particular attention stocks : American Express Co. t ee Laer Co S. Express Co. Wells. Parse & Go Kinsley Express Co Harndem Express Co. Russian Amer. Telezraph Co. Southern Express Co. Insulated Telegraph Co. National Express and Transportation Co Petroleum and Mining Shares, Government Tow County Bonds Adveuces made on the above securities. given to the following National Express Co. National Bankers? Express Co. Westera Union Telegraph Co. American Telexraph Co. United States Teleeraph Ob. » State, BEFERENCES. Tmp’t and Traders’ Bank. sponge voueine Association. id Tas 30. __Elvstein, Rosenfeld & Oo. L®Y* COUBT. Proporals will be received at the office of N. Cal- lan Esq , Clerk ef Levy Court, where specifica- tions can be seen until SATURDAY, the i7th inst, atl n s. m Go Rallding a road in the coun- t Dy Co ie. BFencas Columbia COUSK®. Ro DINOT, mia" Superintendent of Boards TANOS—Soveral secend hand PIANOS in good order. For sale upon easy terms, At the < of mb 12-d3m 18 Penn. avenue, Bole agenc’ Pianos and Mason & Ham'in'’s € fe 19 Ww" W PAE, CLOCKMARER, No, 257 Pa. atonre Sale Agent for Lewis’ Patent: Perperma) Cxtenter Clock.of vari wus Pattern uu al: % frepieces. and Bp nglish, and Ameri Jae een ( fo 23-3m | GiILA ©) Bp, TASSELS AND TRIMMINGS, |S! Meraiectured bY oie | ferlm* South side, 299} Penna, aven M,, 2. JULIEN, M.D., respectfully offers hi professional ‘services to the public. Of 103 D street. near corner Maryland avenne aud lith street Residence, 237 ‘Irginia avenue. be- tween llth and 12th 6 m 13 3t* y OTICE.—The undersigned warne the Public three certain PROMISSORY mes given by the un- & Alcock, and en- dorsed by D. @. Laur, nor any one of them, inas- much a8 J shall not pay them, the consideration for which they were given having failed. _™ 18-3t" ANTON BARTAOLME. BS. H. F. WRIGAT Magnet cand Clai M joe Fhgeicisn. ‘Heals by ering om tant ising po oralyeie, Bieumation,C ills and Fe- A le esses. + sia aie, nae, Booms 473 Wth street, near tt. ms IN OTICE.—T hereby forewarn any and all from hiring, harborin, ori r eee ny manner con- gealing my daughter, ELIZABETH BBLL, from t N is time or herafter. as I am determined to Prosecute the lay to its fullest extent against all so offending. Said Annis in her fifteenth year m 9-3t' MARY BELL. B. LEWIS & CO., Auctioneers, “ No. 307 Pennsylvania avenue. Will give icnlar attention to sales of Furni- niture at private Dwellings, and Stores closing out stoc oe. Real Estates, &c., at any (ae an w at Store evei dip ry , Clothing With any other Goods sent in to be sold A Sales and rd Thareday #04 Seturd oats B. Lewis attends personally to all Auction mh 12-1W W. B. LEWIS & CO. W. B. LEWIS & CO., No. 307 Pennsylvania avenue, will lesn ey As Teasonable terms. in large of small su: jamonds, Gold and Sil Watches, and all kids of merchandia, ns SuYer W.B. LEWIS & CO., _mh 12-lw No. 307 Pennsylvania avenue, WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA, AND GEORGETOWN RAILROAD. 3 SEE See aon zE ana LE. On and after ‘DAY. March 12, , and until further notice, Passenger Trains wi eres Betwene Washi n and Alexandria as follows: Leave Wasnincton. Leave ALEXANDRIA. Local 20 ‘ocal 9, 4, STEVENS "t. mbizly W. J. PHE Pe ent zeker, G254T REDUCTION OF PRICES. COAL! COAL!! AND ‘WOOD! wooD!! At the lowest market prices for CASH, sold by W. T.8TONE, Street and Missouri mb 10-1m Office and yard corner avenue, on the canal. ie cl a 44 PIANOS now in jt Wi rooms, of assorted makes, patterus, styles, prices, JO 3 306 Penn. avenuo, pid t Sea and oth _ near L. Johnson & Co.'s 5 Chickering & Sons’ Pianos and tnd Melodeous. “ee NOTICE. mh 10-3 Tur Undersigned having retired f: the z ely conducted under the name of FL. Ship. y. would respectfully solicit the continuance of patronage to his sucoesser, 8, D. Marl. F. L. SHIPLEY. ee ha beliade between 9th aud Ioen oereees, 0 selh at AVE NOR: ween sel real re- duced prices my stock of GENTS’ F GOR tape with’ lange sane tet large assortment of Dae Dies” HOSIERY, OOLLAES, CUFTS Nc! UA m 10-8t B.D. MAR LOW. RAVELING TRUNKS, Barer aun CARPET BaGs, HAT BOXES, SATOHELS, &c., &c. ee A full variety of all styles and qualities, at low ‘ALI wh 1-2wif wan aan cS PoTATogs: POTATOES!{ 1,500 bush. prime Maine JACKSON WHITES. 1,000 “ « PRINCE ALBERT, 1,000 “ © PRAOH BLOWS. Suitable for seed, they being of superior for sale in lets tosutt by iis PETBE BEEEY, 85 Water street Georgetown. PIANO TUNING. periemced and well tried tuner offers hi services to the public of sabiogton tei has bad along (ue rience in the and guarantees remces! furpiehed as to hie abilities. Joft at Phil £'Bolomon’s Roskstore, 332 nue, will ve Vonue. will “= itl be Promptly attended to. 2-im ~ | SUOOND EDITION 4 O'CLOCK P. Mm. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. U. 8. 6's Cou: 1881 ...5. U.S. Five Twenties, 1562.. U.S. Five Twenties, 1864. Wew YORE FIRST BOARD GALES. Coupons, 104%; Five Twenties, 1962, 103%; Five Twenties, 1864, 1034; Five Twenties, 1865, 103%; Ten Forties, 9X: Seven Thirues, 99%; Certi 99; Gold, 129%. ——~+o+e-___ CAUCUS OF UNION SENATORS. The Union Senators assembled in caucus this morning at the Capitol, and we learn that there was a general attendance, including Messrs. Doolittle, Lane of Kensas,and Stewart. Mr. Dixon is confined to his house by indisposi- tion. It is unaerstood that the proceedings ‘were harmonious, indicating a desire to unite on some constitutional amendment regalating the basis of representation. With the hope of obtaining a proposed amendment acceptable to all of the majority, the various propositions now before the Senate were referred to the Union Senators who are members of the Joint Committee on Reconstruction, and they were instructed to report at an early day. PROMOTIONS IN THE ABMY, Special Order, No. 109, just issued by Lieut. Gen. Grant, appoints a Board of Officers to convene in this city, to make recommendations tor Brevet promotion in the Staff, Staff Corps, Cavalry and Artillery, to the grade of Colonel or any lower grade in the regulararmy. The Board will make its recommendations either from the list of appointments already made but not confirmed, or from those not so ap- pointed, Ist, tor “gallant and meritorious ser- vices,” and 2d, for “faithful service.” The members of the Board are Lieut. Col. A. J. Smith, 5th U.S. cavairy. Brevet Major General: Major J. G. Parke, corps ofengineers, Brevet Brig. General; Captain John Gibbon, ath U. S. artillery, Brevyet Brig. General: and Captain ©. H. Morgan, 4th U. S. artillery, Brevet Colonel. Another Board, to make recommendations tor Brevet promotions in the Infantry, is ap- agar by the same order, consisting of Oo}, _H. King, 9h U.S. infaniry, Brevet Brig General: Major J. ©. Robinson, 2d U. S. in- fantry, brevet _Brig. General; Captain W. B. Hazen, sth U.S. infantry, Brevet Brig. Gen- eral; and Ist Lieut. E. Carter, Sth U.S. imfan- try, Brevet Captain. Both Boards are to con- vene on the 16th inst. ———— STRANGE VOLCANIC PHENOMENA. The United States Consul at Santorin, Gre- cian Archipelago, writes to the Department of State, under date of January 23d, 1866, that the inhabitants of that place were, on the 18th in- siant, much excited by a singular phenomenon. For five and a half days the island was contin- ually jarred by earthquakes, which were ac- companied by other new and strange phenom- ena, such as sinking of the earth, boiling of the sea, disappearance of land, and appearance of iter instead, and the cracking of the earth the wails of buildings. It is believed by mtiiic men, who were present, that the whole island will sink, and be replaced by a new one, asa small island has in fact been formed a short distance from the old one, which is continually increasing, though the heat of the atmesphere in its neighborhood pre- vents any close inspection of its nature. VESSEL WRECKED. The United States Consul at Victoria, Van- couyer’s Island, informs the Department of State, under date of February 8th, of the wreck of the bark Mustang, of New York, bound from San Francisco. She was wrecked on the vest coast ef Vancouver's Island, Janni vist. Marcellus Tobey and three of the crew were brought to Victoria by atrader named Capt. Spring. The remainder of her crew, seven men, have not been heard from. COLORADO, Asmart debate is im progress in the Senate this afternoon upon the question of the admis- sion of Colorado asa State. Party lines haye not been drawn in the debate, and there seems to be considerable hesitancy on the part of many Senators to favor the admission of that Territory, on the ground of the paucity of inhabitants. LEAGUE ISLAND, The House Commitiee on Nayal Affairs is thoroughly investigating the propriety of es- tablishing @ navy yard for iron-clads at League island, and are hearing the testimony of offi. cers whose opinions are reliable. Among others, Admiral Stringham has been sum- moned here from Boston, to testify on this im. portant matter. FORTIFICATION BILL. The bill making appropriations for the con- struction, preservation, and repairs of certain fortifications and other works of defence, is occupying the attention of the House to-day One item in it (not yet reached) appropriates fifty thousand dollars for repairs at Fort Wash- ington, on the Potomac river. ———____.__.. INDIAN S8OOUTS. General Sherman has written a letter (which General Grant endorses) recommending the employment of Indians on the frontier and on the prairies as mounted scouts, relieving our cavalry from harrassing duty, which involves a large expense when they are employed. ——<————$— _____ DICTIONARY OF CONGRESS. The Senate, this morning, by a vote of 22 to 15, ordered &@ new edition of that valuable work of reference, “Lanman’s Dictionary of Congress.” It will contain many important additions and numerous corrections. ——_- <re-_ __. XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. TUxspay, March 13. SEnare.—Mr. Sumner offered a petition for @ protective tariff; which was referred to the Committee on Finance. Also, a petition for an international copy-rignt law; which was re- ferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Mr. Lane, of Kansas, introduced a resolution erneeng the Committee on the Judiciary to report on Thursday next the following amend- ments to the Constitution :—First, basing rep- Tesentation on the —— of le _: ee over twenty-one years of age; secon direct taxes among the several States according to the actual value of real and nal prop- erty; third, pledging the faith of the Govern- ment to the redemption of the loyal national debt without in any way scaling or redui its value; fourth, prohibiting the Gene: Government or any aie Sorernmen from assuming or paying any ion of the confed- erate debt; and fifth, prohibiting the General Government or any State goyernment from paying tor any slave pro; nie Mr. e said he would like to have above considered now. Mr. Trumbull said the resolution was one of positive instruction. 1t would lead to a month’s debate. Mr. Lane said he thought the subjects em- Lie aha the resolution had been cussed enou ie Mr Trumbull suggested that Mr. Lane had better introduge the resolutions himself, in- stead of directing the committee to report them. The resolution was laid over for the present. Mr. Anthony asked that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the resolution for the printing of the usual number of cepies of Lan- man’s Diction: of Congress, Mr. Grimes as! what was the usual num- ber. Mr. Anthony understood it was fifteen hun- dred co) Mr. Sherman asked how much the compiler received. Mr. Anthony said one dollar a copy. om of publicmoney ke any eneeon mrpose. He tion of public any such pur, le spoke of the inaccuracies With whic he said the book was filled. Mr. Riddle said whatever ht have been thought of the original publication of the book, he was in favor of issuing a correct edi- tion of it now. The resolution was adopted—yeas, 22; nays, 5. Mr. Sherman introduced a joint resolution that the aggregate outstanding United States notes, not bearing interest, and including frac. tional currency, shall not be diminished below toor bundred and twenty millions, tall sur- plus in the Treasury exceeding fifty millions ‘n coin and fifty millions in currency, shall be promptly applied to the payment of accraing indebledness, and the purchase or a! hare of States, the interest bearing debt of the Uni but the amoust of interest bearing legal tender notes shail not be diminished by payment or rate exceeding ag five ml! \ions per @onth. The second section that ture jot resolution shall remain in force one year Bfier ite passage. Keferred to the Uommuities mn F nance. O"rbe bill for the admission of Oolorade was then taken up. Hover.—T announced the foliow ing Select Comm —— ven, jevce Bigg te : jation adopted louse yee! y, t Sppotutment aan & committer, to Pa., McKee of Ky., and J. M. Humpare: Nur Coffroth, of Pa., introduced the follow- ing, which was adopted Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be aud are hereby instracted to inquire into the expediency of reporting by bil! or otherwise, for the relief of such persous who were drafied and paid commutation money, or ut im substitutes, and were subsequently fted, and a second time paid commutation money, putin a substitute, or wentinto the rvice. ae motion of Mr. Phelps, of Md., it was— Resolved, That the Committee of Ways and Means be requested to inquire into the expe- diency of 50 amending the internal revenue Jaws as to remit the monthly duty upon aver- age deposits of sayings banks, and to report by bill or otherwise. Mr. Schenck, of Obio, from the Committes on Military Affairs, reporied as a substitute for Senate bill, a bill to amend an act entitled an Act to incorporate & national military and naval asylum tor the relief of disabled officers and men of the military and naval seryice of the United States. The bill was passed. Mr. Wilson, of lowa, from the Committee on Judiciary, reported back the “bill to protect all persons in the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vin- dication.” with certain amendments. Mr. Wilson explained that une of the main Objections to the bill when before the House having been the vague and general character or the “civil rights” which it gu; tied, the committee had endeayored by the! amend- ments so to define and limit those rights as to give a more clear and definite character to the Ae gg) intended to be accomplished by the bill {The bill, as amended, provides that all per- sons born in the United States and not subject to any foreign power, excluding Indians not taxed. are hereby declared to be citizens of the United States; and such citizens of every race and color, without regard to any previous con- dition of slavery or in voluntary servitade, ex- ceptasa punishment for crime, whereof the arty shall have been duly convicted, shell Fave the same right to make and eniorge con- tracts, to sue the parties, and gtye evidence to inherit. purchase, lease, se}], and convey real and fpersonal Fe rty, and to as full ana equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of person and property as 18 en- joyed by white citizens, and shall be subject to like punishment, pains and penalties, and to noné other, any law, statute, ordinance, regu- lation or custom to the contrary, notwithstand- ing. The penal section of the bill is retained, Providing that any person who shail deprive any one of any of the mghts named in the bill shall be fined one thousand dollars, and im- prisoned not less than one year. An additional section is added to the bill, providing for a final appeal in any case that may arise, to the Supreme Court of the United States. Nothing in this act, however, is to be construed to affect the laws of any State concerning the right ef suffrage. } - = The amendments proposed by thé committee were severally adopted by the House, and the bill, as amended was then passed—yeas, 109: = 39. ir. Baldwin, of Massachusetts, from the Committee on the District of Columbia, reported & bill to establish in the District of Columbia a reform school for boys; which was ordered to be printed anc recommitted. r. Sloan, of Wisconsin, introduced a bill to eceal geconeg the Metropolitan Gas Company; which was referred to the Committee on the District ot Columbia. The House then went into Committee of the Whole, and resumed the consideration of the fortification bill. ——re- —___ TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. ——6———— Sioux Conference ns Desire Peace— ic Railroad Fin- Omana, March 13.—An interesting confer- ence between the chiefs of the Upper Piatte Sioux, at For! Laramie, took place yesterday 4 telegraph with Gen. Wheaton at Omaha. he Sioux give positive assurance that they intend to keep the peace. Sixty miles of the Union Pacific railroad was finished ten days ago. The commission- ers to examine it are expected in a few days, New Orleans Election. New ORLEANS, March 12.—John T. Monroe, National Democratic candidate tor mayor, was elected over Moore, the National Union candi- date by 316 sat it Three of the four re- corders elected are National Democrats and the fourth is a National Unionist. pele SOS etc SS Baltimore Markets. Battiworg, March 13.—Flour dull: grades steady. Wheat steady: red. $1 Corn dull; white, 69a70; yellow, 6555. Seeds heavy. Provisions heavy. Pork firm and unsettled. Coffee quiet; Rio, 17 ya21. Whisky nominal at $2.25. a Philadelphia Gold Market. PHILADELPHIA, March 13.—Gold 129%. SEA tel ieee Mires high 33a$1.35 New York Markets. NEw York, March 13.—Cotton firm. State Flour declined ten ceats. Wheat declining White Corn one cent lower. Beet steady. Pork heavy. Lard firm. Whisky dull. LOCAL NEWS. —_-—_—_ THE WaHITTLEsEY Case.—This morning, the case of Wallace W. Whittlesey, imdicted for “abstracting public papers,” was called in the Criminal Court, Judge Fisher, when Messrs. Riddle and Bradley, jr., appeared for the de- fense, and Messrs. Carrington, District Attor- ney, and Wilson, Assistant District Attorney, for the prosecution. it will be remembered that Whittlesey was employed in the Currency Bureau of the Treasury Department, and that on the Ist of October, 1863, one hundred bonds, partially prepared, each for $1,000, were ab- stracted. e ime after, the accused resigned his position in that office, and detectives Mc- Devitt and Clarvoe, taking up the case, arrest- ed the accused in New York, where he was living, and recovered quite an amount of the coupons attached to the bonds. The accused was brought to this city and committed to jail, but during the last term of the court, his healt. failing him, an arrangement was made that he might be removed to the residence of a friend. He is improved somewhat in health, and this morning was well enough to be in court, but during the reading of the indictment, which is very lengthy, he was compelled from weax- ness to take a seat, and at the conclusion of the reading he pleaded “not guilty.” The indict- ment is found under section 64 of the act of Congress of February 26, 1553, which makes it penal offence to abstract papers from a public office. The following jurors were sworn in the case: Samuel H. Donaldson, John W. Ray, John W. Mead, Lambert T. Follansbee, John Cor- coran, Joseph R. Burch, Eustice O. O'Brien, Jonathan Kirkwood, William P. Boyd, John - palate Enoch Heard, and Wiilam H. Langley. Mr. ‘Wilson opened the case, stating that the indictment was founded under ander an act of Congress of 1853. Evidence would be intro- duced to show that in 1863 a quantity of par- ually prepared bends were received at the De- partment from the National Bank Note Uom- pany. The bonds gvere not complete, but nt- tached to each were 35 perfect coupons. From the Currency Bureau, after they had been counted, they were sent to the Printing Diyi- sion, where tlie impress of the seal was patupon them, and they were from thence sent to the Loan Branch, and it was seyeral months after before it was discovered they were missing. The accused resigned about this time, and sue- picion fellon him, but nothing to } ify an arrest. By a singular accident subsequently the clue was obtained, and the accused was arrested. He made full confession as to where the coupons and bonds were, and all have been recovered except one bond. He closed by quoting the law under which the indictment ‘Was found. Mr. Calvin P. Bailey was called for the cution and testified that in the fall of he was in charge of the Loan Branch of the Treasury Department. The accused was em. Ployed in the same room as witness, and bad charge of the registry desk. In the latter part of September a number of bonds were received at the office, among them those numbered from 4,401 to 24,500, inclusive. They were sent to the counters to be counted, and if with the schedule they were sent to in wi Bureau to receive the colored seal, after ich they were returned tothe Loan Branch, when they were again counted and receipted for, after Which they were sent to the Regis- ter's Office and were returned to witnesses’ ne repazatory to being placed in a safe, in which, on the same day, they were placed. ‘They were not missed until Tay, 185%. As the Register bad occasion to use the bonds, they were delivered to him usually in lots of one Or two hundred at a time. The bonds ot ‘were numbered 34,401 to 34,500 inclu- ve. Crors-examined by Mr. Riddle :—Witness ‘was the clerk in charge of the room in which About forty persous were employed. The bonds at that time came usually by mail, and were brought from the post off!¢e to withes.’ room A by mesoenger. My. John H. Reiss ts the ovanter in’ the tone branch tares thinks Mr. Reiss, im counting these bowds, was vy. swied by Mr. U. C. Walden, and 1 —— that be (witners) placed the bonds in the The accused remained im the office after wit. ness remgned. Witoees never heard Mr. Whit. Uesey’s repntation spoken of. By Mr. Wiison :-—Cierks mm the oMce, in duties, Bad charge ot packages of bonds Edward Jordan (‘Sobeitor of the Treasury) sworn —Witnees is slightly acqu® b the accused. Tae first ume he saw bim was jost atter his arrest, at bis off wry. He came in with Mr. — a an referer tee wile bonds. that he took the % giving the time and piace. Mr. Ciarvos brough! a large nember of coupons ba’ toe time. Some of the numbers had evidently beer altered. Witners bere exhibited some of the coupon’, eightot which bad Deen Mat iaed yittlerey stated that be bad attempted to some by chemicals, but bad_m v ; 30 cut from bond 34.442. TD sinted that be bad puseed several of them, two atthe Treasury Department ana some a! tbs Hutebiosron’s. He sinted that at latter bem Went back and paid back the a ant paid. He asserted thathe bad destroyed al} the bonds and used only a portion of the cou ons. lie stated that but few of the coupons Ee toon passed, Whittlesey talked sou.cume in relation to the affair, stauag that he did know what had jea him to commit the act, that the devil must have mstgated hum, sed be bad in conseg uence suffered 8 thonsand dea'h« Crose-examined by Mr. Riddle. —Tt “10. ment be made was yoluntary, and in it ud he had anxiously watched for an oppor to return ‘hem. He staied he had been w ed ever since he took them, that he bad voi ben profited by itand he was reckless whether he lived or died. John A, W. Clarvoe sworn.—Witners is an officer of the Metropolitan Police, and knows the sccused. Witness, in company with Mr. McDevitt, was employed to bring to I) bonds stolen from the Treasury in 1 ness went to the Treasury to gv' the pa’ of the case, and formed the opinion tha Uesey was the man. Witness arrest: ensed on the 24th of July, 1855, in New ty, where he was then living. He first ca across him im Courtiandt st , and pat bim under arrest in Mulberry street,’ Witness took him to the police headquarters and introduced him to McDevitt. The latter asked what about the conpons he had at Saratoga, and be stated that they were net bis, bul a partner. McDevitt asked who the partner was, when he said that he alone was guilty. Vilness started out, when the sccused stopped him, and gave him a note tohis wife, revding “Let the bearer haye what is in the chandeler ‘Witness got a policeman detailed, and be went to his house, corner of 42d sirert and Sec ~~ 0 hes avenue, when he presented the note wife. She stated that she did not kn« it meant, when he replied that he wonld show her, and on taking off the bottom of the chan- delier, found a money beit, containing coupons amounting to $7,500. Whittlesey ead he took the bonds from Mr. Bailey's desk about a year before. He said the bonds had been destroyed, some as he was endeavoring to alter them No new facts were elicited on crose-czemi- nation. S. W. Marsh sworn.— Witness was in October, 1863, engaged in the Loan Branch, where the accused was also en; . Witness bas in his possession partially prepared bonds num ber- ing from 34,401 to 34,500, excepting three. of which are in ot Mr. Wilso: trict Attorney. These he had received Mr. Taylor, the Comptroller of the Trea Witness had had a conversation with tl cused after his arrest in which he admit that he had taken them in @ moment of ex« ment from a table in the Loan Branch, and he regretted it. Cross-examined by Mr. Bradley:— had known the accused since October, he bad the greatest confidence in him could baye stolen complete papers in ia quantities, Mr. Wilson stated he had but one other wit- ness, Mr. Taylor, the First Compurolier of the Treasury, who had not yet arrived. Mr. Riddle stated that Mr. Taylor would testify that he received information from the prisoner as to where the bonds were; that in ursuance tothat information he went to New ork, and gomg to the place indicated by Whittlesey, found the bonds buried in the cel- lar of Whittlesey’s house. This statement, With the fact that Mr. Taylor would testify to the prisoner's good character, was admitted a© evidence Col. T. F. Barr was sworn on the y defense, and testified to the prisoner’: good character. ——o———__ Affairs in Georgetown. CANAL.—The boatmen are gradually ro- suming their trips to and from this terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. So far the arrivals reported are from landings within twenty-one miles of the town, and the cargoes are of wood and stone, usually the ners of the spring trade. Arrived— am Norrie, with stone, and M.©. Dick, wich Wweod to market; and Capt. John Shei, with wood to J. M. Fearson parted—Boats am Norrie, M.C. Dick, Capt. J. Shert, « per, and J. W. Forbes, light. FLOER AND Grain Marker. —Market Demand moderate for flour to supply th trade; stock in hand hight; no arrival or grain reported to-day; pri PoRT oF GEoRGETOWN.— Philadelphia, Fultz, from P ladelphia, merchandise; scbr. J. J. Maypole, Baltimore. yu nt BRICK FOE, BESTA ne st., betersen +t ag HOUSE, six rs SE, si *, No. 32 BS Kand L. —— FOE BENT—A four room HOUSE mer Kitchen, No. $3 13°, strect, Ish Rent only iso. for $16 per month t< ry ‘®@ good new fixed up STORE. No. 450 avenne, between Sd and ¢ ls le for any Kind of business quire at 506 7th et. mh 13 6° Co4h! coan ri FRED. KOONES, Agent for Tyler & Co.. of Philadelphia, Pa. Coal by the cargo to dealers at the lowest Phila Seiphia Wholesale prices. Office seuth west corner of Penna avenue and ith street mh 13 Im” Pp seLcTion OF COPARTNERSHIP The co partnership heretofore existing nuder the xewe and firm of IVE & WING. in the Job Printing Business, is this day dissolved by mas convent. The business hereafter wil! be con 4 by Mr. George W.. Scriver, who will give his per sonel superintendence to all work that may he on- trusted to him, ; %- SCRIVER, ee .8. SWING Washineton, D. C., March 10, 186%. mb 13-1w* OR SALF—A superior thorongh-bred Che. corre MAR Ere hee eerste fi. add | . and worke well in Bess. “This Seree IS? chance for any gentleman wishing t+ pur. horse. as snch = style and action she surpassed. Imquire at the Drug Store corner ai Penna. ave. and 17th street. m 13-3t* Fe THE GERMAN OPELA. OPEEA FANS, OPERA GLASSES, BOUQUET HOLDERS, FANCY COMBS, &o, A large assortment of ibe latest styles. M. W. GALT & DROS., J ere, 354 Pennsylvania avenue, near Metropeliton (late Brown's) Hotel. SPRING DBESBB GOODS. ‘We shall open to-day and to-morrew, (March 12 and 13,) about 25 cases of eae SAX Y TISH AND FREN 6 XONY, BRI Boobs, OH DKESS Including Blac! Sills. Pisin and Fancy Qolored Silks, » Mobairs. Al . Pidin aud Printed Chatters, % Maretz, Black and Colored Mousselins:, Orape inted Percales, French Chintres, " dion, m 13-6t Printed Linen Lawns, Piao and Pri Printed J A 10 cases Linen Goods, and FINE WHITE Goops, NOTICE. As more than two-thirds of the above coods wore bought at the auctiou sales in New York last woek for cash, at prices far below the cost of importation. we shall offer them at very lew prices, 308 fee 4. nae So. ‘en! vente avenue, bet. Sth and 10th streets, {aoe Steamship r AM, Bar m 13-2 List OF OCONSIGNEES of Company '* steamer JNO. G Alexander Jobn, Adier MJ, A) chell N W, Bacon'S H, Barthol » Backer & Marbury. ‘Browvine H, Ballinger & > lane chard & Mobun. Bryan'Wm, Bridg-t A, Boteler 0 W. Crane J H & Co, Clark 8 M, Cieewil RS T, Campbell & Som, Cooke Jno Q,C, Cropley bamuel, Dodson J B. Elvans Juo R, Ean & Perrin, Froet man's Asegciation. Gas Go Wathiugion, Gardyno: P. Hoser TC, Ball & Hutie, Hall 4 Bell, Mento 0 oO, * » McAlister 5 J, Nicholeon Comdr &, aval Observatory. North J & W, O'Neil D. Orme ¥} Potts AR, Philp & Solomons Poiliips HA, B f. Redfern 5, Bi pert had son M, Savage Re A. Stutz ¥_ Seip a Shepherd ompeon & Oo. Upperman WH & Co. a wi cr Geo, Wail Saves & Ga, Weston & uF 0, Architectorsl Iran Works is Foot G st., sad oor, Ps, ay, and sith et Geant 2 tk . 5 “MOKGAN, RHINPRART & O0., Agents, ,*