Evening Star Newspaper, March 15, 1866, Page 2

EVENING STAR. W. B. WALLACH, Editer and Preprieter. | WASHINGTON CITY: THURSDAY......... MARCH 15, 666. S7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GBAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. AN HISTORICAL QUESTION. | WHO RAISED THEE FIRST AMERICAN FLAG OVER THE REBEL CAPITAL? We bave received from a New Yorker, late- | ly an officer of the 15th heavy artillery, @com- Munication in reference to statement in one | of the papers in this city, that @ brevet ap- intment bad been given to Major Arthur H. | tevens, of Massachusetts, for raising the first ‘American flag over Richmond, at the time of | its capture. ‘be writersays: «Without wish- ing to detract anything from a credit which bedne to Major Stevens, New York de- | sires that the honor of raising the “first Ameri- | can fisg over Richmond shouid be credited to where it belongs, to one of her sons,” and sub- muts in support of his position the following | statements : “April 15th, 1665, Maj.Gen. Weitzel wrote from Richmond that the first real American fig was raiced over the Capitol at Richmond by Lieut. Johnston L. de Peyster. This gee | officer, only 15 years old, belonged to the 13th | New York artillery, and was aide-de-camp to Gen. Wenzel. “On the 22d of April, from near Petersburg, | Brig. Gen. Shipley, Chiefof Staff to General | Weitzel, wrote —Lient. de Peyster raised the first flag in Kichmond, replacing two small cavalry guidons on the Capit which flag ‘Was committed to Lieut. de Peyster’s charge for that very purpose, previous to the entry of onr troops, and was carried into Richmond by bim. This flag was the storm flag of the 13th Maine volunteers, which had previously float- ed over Butler's headquarters in New Or- leans. May Ist, 1°65. Lieut. de Peyster was brevetted Major and Lieutenant Colonel by the War De- partment.” Toclinch the matter, a letter is appended from (jeneral Weitzel to Governor Fenton, da- ted November Sth. 1965, confirming the abeve. GOVERNMENT SALE OF WAGONS. An extensive sale of army wagons, ambu- lancer, and carts has been going on at Lincoln Brench, Quartermaster’s Office, Depot of Washington, (formerly Lincoln Hospital,) since Monday last, undeP the direction of Major Heistand, A.Q. M. AN) the carts of the lot uow on sale have been THE SUBMARINE VOLOANO. The following is a fuller account of the late eruption of the submarine volcano at the island of Santorin, Grecian Archipelago, aad the re- | sults of an examination by several scientific men, as given by the United States Consul at Piraeus, Henry M. Canfield, Esq., in bis dis- patches to the Department of State: A remarkable phenemena bas for several days occupied the attention of the inhabitants of Santorin. On the 18th of January, 1836, a jow rumbling sound was heard from time to time at New Cameni, and especially at the | place called Valcano, where the mineral waters are. Stones detached themselves from the sides of rocks and mountaids and rolled down to the levels. On the morning of the 19th the walls of the buildings and the ground were covered with cracks. Towards noon the rumblings be- eame more frequent, and sounded like the suc- | cessive detonations of artillery. In the port of Vuleano, where copper bottomed vessels are cleaned. the sea was violently tated, and an innumerable multitude of bubbles rose inces- santly to the surface; and the surface, itselt, ‘was covered with white vapors with a sul- phurous odor. That afternoon the agitation | of the sea increased, and the soil along the sbores began gradually to sink. On the morn- ing of the 20th, on the sea and near the west- ern of Vulcano, flames burst forth, form- ing a conical fire of 10to15 square metres at base and from beats ane a height, which disaj in aboat one hour. The porn agesh Sohenins rtion of New Cameni was shattered to pieces. A chasm, commencing at the western shore, near the port of St. George, and running towards the east, divided the conically-shaped hill into two equal parts, and, also, nearly the entire island. The south western portion of the island is completely covered with a network of fis- sures. It was never fit for cultivation, as it is formed of an accumulation of volcanic stones and sand, really the powder of basaltic rocks. Four small lakes of pure clear water appeared on this part of the island, which were gontia- ually growing in size. White, sntfocating yn- pors arose from the sea, and emitted a sulphu- rous odor, resembling that of rotten eggs. Spots of a greenish color appeared, which proved that the vapors which arose were hy- drosulphurous and hydrophosphoric in their nature. The sinking ot the ground was much greater in the western than in the eastern por- tion of the island. This depression of the ground was almost imperceptible, but on measuring, it was found to haye sunk sixty centimeters in four hours. The sea bore a red- dich color, like water containing a great quan- tity of argillaceous mud. Its temperature was like the other parts of the sea, but the water was bitter to the taste. The boiling of the sea, doubtless, was caused by a number of springs of sulpbate of iron, which arose with force from its depths. At five o'clock Gispesed of; but few ambulances, and about sixty &rmy wagons remain to be sold. Ambu- lances bronght from #40 to $60, and wagons averaged abont $17 each. Major Heistand will continue the sale so long as the wagous bring fair prices. CUBRENCY REDEMPTION. ‘The currency redemption division of the Treasury, which has been Tecently created, ‘Will soon commence operations. This bureau ‘Will prove highly beneficial in removing from circulation wern and ragged notes, and sup- Plying their j-laces with new ones. ene cereeniedealeeannes FRACTIONAL CURRENCY. ‘Thirteen thousand dotlars in fractional cur- rency of the denominations of fifty and twen- vite cents, were sent by the Treasurer ot the United States, yesterday, to Assistant Treasurers of the Vnited States, National Banks, and private individuals. tc NEW ISSUE OF GREENBACKS. The Currency Bureau of the Treasury De- partment has received the first instalment of the new one and two dollar greenback notes, which are to be putin circulation to Teplace those that have been redeemed and destroyed. Fovciatee wena iabtater samedi BEVENUE TAX ON RECEIPTS, Ithas been decided by the Acting Commis- sioner of Internal Revenue that a receipt given to an express company for the delivery of goods carred by express is subject toa stamp duty of two cents, as it isa receipt for prop- erty. a Taz Orzza.—A crowded house, comprising the elite of the Metropolis, greeted Rosini’s “Teli” last night, at Grover’s Theater. This Magouificent work is calculated for large chor- uses and orchestra, and its merit is mainly con- fined to the concerted parts. Its rendition was, therefore, a most difficult task to undertake in this city; but we are glad tosay it was a de- cided euccess. Mr. William Formes made his debut as “Tell.” He has a good baritone voice, although not strong enough for such a charac- ter. His acting, buwever, was excellent. Himmer gave us “Arnold” in a spirited man- ner, notwithstanding the role is the most wear- ing on tenors known to the lyric stage. Ha- belmann as the fisherman, and Hermanns as Walter, were buth very good. Dziuba was an excellent Swiss boy, and was warmly applaud- ed. The other ladies were less effective, though Naddie sang sweetly, and seems to have im- Proved since her Iast appearauce here. The trio and chorus in the scene on the Rutli were considered the gems of the performance. The orchestra was all that could be desired, and the overture, which is the soul of the work, ‘Was beautifully rendered. We cannot forbear saying that many who attend the opera aunoy those unfortunate enough to bein their immediate vicinity by talking, and that it would be in better taste to choose a more fitting time and place for con- ‘wersation. One of this class last evening, to show his superior knowledge to ignorant by- standers, insisted that he had heard the same Mousie before in the Barber ef Seville, and bummed the air through his nose illustra- tively, until the patience of those in his imme- Giate vicinity was exhausted, and he received ; ness—is offered at Sn invitation t0 pursue bis practice Of nasal seen at the stables of = we | B Delos outside the theater. To-night, the “ Huguenots. wz From 5 ington, Odeon Building, have copies of the excellent Sunday May and God Words for March. Festaw Mretive rx BALTIMORE.—An im- Mense meeting of the Fenians of Baltimore was held at the Maryland Institute tas: at which speeches were delivered by Kavanagh, George Francis Train, Hon. J. J. “Rogers, and Rey. Jas. Curley, and by Messrs Jobn P. Brophy and P. H. Dannegan, of this city. 87 Andy Jobnson may be 2 Moses but the Fadicals do not seem disposed like Aaron to “hold up his hands” while the battle goes on. S7San Francisco statistics eghibita very remarkable growth in population during the war. In 1860 there were 56,00 citizens; in 3865, 119,000. The Bulletin thinks that there will be a rapid increase in the fature. Its est- mate for 1870 is 19.400. @7'The avthorities propose putting chain {a at both ends of the Victoria bridge at jontreal to keep the Fenians out of Canada. S7'St. Louis is all ablaze with the Fenian Movement. Both the Roberts and O’Mahouy fractions bold nightly meetings and the bonds of the irish republic meet with a ready sale. &7-The Eastport (Maine) Sentinel says that @ quantity of breech-loading muskets of the "aost approved pattern were landed at ¢ Dor, OF the steamer New Brunswick, a few — a0 Pbey were consigned to persons ee “enians, of course. “he fruit trees have been in- ®7- In Inainna very generally killed. jared. Peacu buds as “12, Sr cherries eee ay Ail the more tender varie. ~ies of the Euro- the came condition. Raspbers. t protected, | ean variet where they were nv. ave suffer: UNCLAIMED TELE AMERICAN TELEGRAPH COMPANY, Ufice Willards’ Hotel, March 15. 1865. The ‘eliowing Telegrams remain in this o! Bndeli vored, for want ¢f sufficient addrevs and from WJ Murray, B. P. SNYDER, Monsger. § TeLucrard OomPanr, Atmee 432 Pa, avenue, March 15, I lowing Telegrams remain in this office | padulitered, fee wank of sudicient address and frem other causes: rt A Barnes. GW Griffith RHugteon, — Albers Ag SNYDER, Manager Ss" N i—In accordance re FENTANS, ATTENTION Io accordai rs! t ith inet tions hereby calla general meeting of the Brotne of this District, to be he Holl, on FRIDAY EVENING. 1st ” D. O'C1OCM ssistant Inspector General F made o BYAN, District Centre F is w BEECH LOADING ARM—The B. alc of Breech-Loadt bG Hane is President. is now in eral pare 51 Winders Building. Ar be reced ved daily, between the hours of i) sm. and 2p. m , ontil fe Inventors ar@reqnestes to . to the Beeorter of the Board person or by sgent to oe Captain sth U8 Cuveiry, Lisatemsut Colenel 1 5. A. t peers Recorder. | mb ist . ™M. & slight shock of an earthquake was felt. On the night of the 2uth and 2ist the sea about New Cameni was white as milk, and for some time flames of a red color hovered over its surface, At the same time a rapid current sprang up in the port of St, George, Accompanied by a strong south wind, which prevented the vessels from guing out. Five other lakes of clear water had now appeared, while the sinking of the ground still continued. During the nights of the 2ist and 2d flames appeared in the chasm or rift before mentioned. On the 23d the fissures increased in width, the water in the small lakes became sa!t and bitter, and the sea-water at Vulcano became scalding hot. The rocks on the shores became hot also, aud the focus of volcanic action seemed to be on the west ef the chasm and to the west of its westernmost arm. At night the odorand smoke became intense, and red flames were seen at the center of volcanic action, which continued for about an hour and a half. After their dis- appearance a reef or bank was seen, which’! gradually increased in size until it became quite an island. The opinion of those who have examined these phenomena is that the old island will almost. if not entirely disappear, and a new one will form where the reef or bank arose. G®s4T FENIAN Bxur HUBEAH FOR ST. PATRICK'S BYE. ae) A ‘of the y ibaa OLUB be given at on ae ODD FELLUWs’ ALI J ickew ONE ladies. LOST AND FOUND. P ESTBAY—A red COW OALF. Te Sevaka ers DOLLAR, admitting a ne ements ‘apd expenses Pee Wik DAVIS, ex! > Ne. 34 Dunbarton street. 4 wn. mh 14-3t’ ew AnD en on the night of the 18th S5roee a BAY HOMSE, 15 hands Bich, and twe feot white. The above reward will be aaa tA his return to PATBICK COOK, 21th st., and KN ats. m 1¢-3t' : TOLEN—On the tht of the 13th inst., from ore Avner C. P. Shoemaker, 5 miles feot. &, ae horse, and $20 for 101 4 bene A.C. P. SHORMAKER. Pen 2 ED 75 BREW ARD.—Stolen on the night of t+ 13th of ‘eb. a flea bitten Gray SABE, about left hind leg darker than the others Ting halt green spot on each flank pala a give $50 for the Mare or 5 for her and the thie! , BRIGHTWELL, Ne. 276 Pees <4 ‘ashington. and sligh m13-3t" C4ns TO Mi PREMISES, on Ualarge BAY HORSE. Ths 0 orward, prove proper’ ney POT EN EY 8 TEVENE mp Barry, Hi street, near the Rot Gate. $50 REWARD-—LOST OB STOLEN—A small AND TRUNK, containing papers of no use to any one but the subscriber. A reward of $50 willbe paid to any one who will return the same. One halfof the above reward will be paid for the pocket boek, centaining notes, which was inside. No questions asked. PETER VON ESSEN, mi02w* No, 38 Congress st., Georgetown. Ler Aty “on or ahi Goer year pe pol we sth apd iit! oe. $40 reward will be m the retur: Watch to No. 634 H . een 6th 7 m7-tf BOARDING, . eee OOMS FOR RENT—Handsome PARLOR and Bea AMBER on the arst feor, with or without ‘ 80. a large i reat J. P. CBUICHET’S, 477 6th street, ‘corner of D street. m 13 3t* DOZEN GENTLEMEN MAY FIND BOARD at No. 3651 street, near 13th. at $2) permonth. Also. same Blace, young man, well ness, m 10-6t* bosted in grocery asi jesires OCCUPATIO. after 4 p. m., at smail compensation 3-31" YEW GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACOOM- A modated with BOABD; also, Table BOARD, or Farnished 8, without Board, if desired, Ho. 33) #2 st., few doors south of Penna. ay. mY x —Two or three more gentlemen can ABD by applying at No. $3 Penn- avemue, near 2ist street. House havin; chi fod occupants, has been refitted an renovated. ms comfortable and pleasant. Terms moderat: fe 27-tf [Able BOARD at No. 464 i0th street, a few joors north of the avenue, Terms $25, per le 16-1 a month. scant eemtentrerentimemnmtiemremmne eee THE LADIES OF ST. PAUL’S ENGLISH J E LUTHERAN CHURCH will hold a FES- AL. for Four Evenings, in the Lectare Roo: of the Church. corner of H’ and lith streets, com- mencing TUESDAY, March 13 Choice refresh. ments in abundance. A fine Piano bas been en geged. Gentlemen and ladies will find this a most delightful place to spend an evening. Famil Season Tickets. $1; Single Season Tickets. 5 Cents; Single Admission, 15 Cents. P: 5 in be aif of # Second English Lutheran Chnreh fa '* mB -7t™ n hs this c’ ENIAN SISTERBOOD, ap 8. COX, of Ohio, has ki : < 5 Geliver bis Selebtated ieciara oa eh wit al mer,” on y, et "clock, at Odd Fellows Hello? are 15, al roceeds to be applied to patri: ‘poses. Tickets £0 cents. eimai eas mh te. at PERSONAL. P¥EBSONAL—If the Ly and Gentleman, whose conduct was such as to call the attention of the Sexton of St. Aloysius Church on Sunday last, willcallatthe church from 10 o'clock to 3, they wil hear of something to their interest. it* J OT $0.—The charge published that Edward N ©. Richards was guilty of the larceny of one Siren bottles of e botnet Hates. te not true. or ¥ possession is my own proper- ty. as was acknewledged by Mades at The Magis: trate’s Office. m 14-2t" E. C. RICHARDS. L. JULIMN, M.D., respectfully o! hi M Deane nerices fo the public. Ofte + Dear corne land Lith street Residence, 237 Virginia avenne, wae m 13-8t* tween lith and 12th sts, NOTICE—TO THE TAX PAYERS OF WASBINGTON CITY —The Board of As- sessors having completed the Annnal Assessm: for 1865, hereby give notice that they will sitas « ard of So and for the pu of making corrections from WEDNESDAY. ith instant, inclusive, (Sundays excepted,) at Rasement Story. west wing of m.te3 p.m.easchday. By or- ; fe 12-td THE FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ea WESTEKN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, will open on MONDAY EVENING. March 12th) snd continue during the week, at Wilsen’a N Hall, corner of Pennsyivania venue and wth st. Useful and fancy articles of all descriptions, and crerything to gratify theeye and satisfy the appe- tite for sale. * Season Tickets 50 cents; single admission 25 cents; children half price. ™ 10-6t NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS —The distribution department of the Washingto na Light Company have removed their office to to April Ist. 1386, eh Bo. ity Hall. from der of the President. ti tribution, Engincer. service are out of will please wh. . wat pee sree + oe Bi Mem GEO. ficILHENNY, QRE HOBSE FOR SALE.—A fine strong Bay PRESS Work HORBE and strong BX WAGON. Apply at 162. Pennsyinnie avenue. 7th and 18th streets. mm 15-3t™ feel 2 2 ET | OR SALE—A dark BAY MARE, modi Fens well in astheoree Eee taddie.” £opiy to. MIDDLETON her Frand {2th streets. + ns OR SALE-Th “Red Bird,with Bugey apa i arate gale. Can to IR HUGUELY 4 BOW. om New York avenue, between 6th and 7th Can trot inside of three minutes, mis. ste T T E Bt tubs New York BUTTER, 40 kegs Glades BUTTER. Jone barreleRObL BUPTER, | and easlowest pitces. OBE Fecal ved Bnd 10 Wee DUT ROW, FE: ms st* 450 8th atreet. OAL! GCOAL!! Just received, direct from the mines, another car- g0 of very Superior COAL, which I am selling at a reduction on former prices. Gieat dekuction mede to those who buy largely. H, CLAY STEWART, Wholesale and Retail Dealer, Office coraer H and 12th streets, Yard 16th street and Canal. m 15-3t™ LOSANO, MERCHANT TAILOR, 517 M + 9th st et, near Penn. avenue, desires tocali the aitention of bis frienis and ra) ell Known road public eenerally, to his choice selection of goods for SPRING and SUMMER WEAR, which he will make up at reasonable rates tosnit the times. Mr. ROBERT HARDON. bis associate in bi ness, invites his former friends to give him a and guarantees a perfect fitting and fashionab! ‘arment to all who may give their patronage, wh 15-Im* - . — Se nee Weep AND COAL AT REDUCED PRICES Best OAK $3 per cord; best PINE §7 per cord; Mixed WOOD $6 per cord. Best COAL 812 per 2,240 pounds, Sawed and Sslit OAK $10; Sawed and Split Pine $9. Delivered to any part of the city. Office 12th Street and the Canal, mb 14-lw* J.T. LACEY. ‘APITOL UILL GROCERY, Corner 2d east and C streets north, GO WBHERE YOU CAN GET 9tLBS. GOOD BROWN SUGAR for $1. BEST GOAL OIL, 75 Cents Per Gallon. ®7 Remember the place, $4 square from Baltt- more Depot, WILLIAM H, HOOVER, m 14-8t 2d east and C streets north, yeesertee OF COPABTNERSHIP. ‘The co partnership heretofore existing under the weme and firm of SORIVEK & WING. iu the Job Printirg Business, is this day di lved by i" cpsent. The b ess hereafter will be conducted by Mr George W. Scriver. who will give his sonal euperinterdence to all work that may be en- trusted to bim, GW) SORIV RR. ' _8 SWING. Woarhinat .. March 10. 1896 g° OR SALF—A superior thoroug Sorrel MAKE. a fine eo dis animal, gd works wall in harness. This fe stars PSM chance for any geutleman wiching te pur- : sae of horse. as ouch animus are cheted for ssle. For style amd action ah he Drug Store corner ot mst «flered for sale surpassed. inquire at Penna, ave, aud 7th etrect, NOTICE.—The undersigned warns the public het sb to purchase three certain PROMI! NOTES, dated January llth, 1858, ven by thee Geraigned to Messrs. Spiller & Alcock, and by G. CG. Saur, nor any one of them, i 11 not pay them. the consideration for hey were given hexing. failed. it ANTON BARTHOL BS. H. F. WEIGHT, Magnetic and Clair pnt Physician: “Heals by Laying on Hands Blindness, Paralysis, Rheumatism, Chilis aud F vers. Female Weaknesses. Nervousness, Dysj sia. Fits. &c. Rooms 473 hb cai ¥ Joth street, near E st. pReeen a a eee | ABBIAGES, C * carriages, ABBIAGES, On hand s fine assortment of first- class Carriages, beth light and heavy, new and second hand, All Carriages. sold warranted to be as represented. Repairing Prom ptiy attended to. ROBERT H. GRAHAM, 409 Penn. avenue, near 454 street, Th 14-3t* and 374 D street. Fo SALE —A beautifol shoroagh bred Ingutre of Property Clepeat a TO} \e1 tan Police, No. 493 10th st mt DFCA4LCoMANIE, The new and beautiful art of transferrin; a capes Geivbng fonatt 19 costes be inting, tau on MES. LEYON, No. 456 R nthcct, bor sit eod co ste. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and see specimens, ™ 13-lw* Fe THE GERMAN OPERA. OPEBA FANS, ropoli- m 13-2w* Pie- OPERA GLASSES, BOUQUET HOLDERS, FANCY COMBS, &c, A large assor!ment of the latest styles. M. W. GALT & BEOS,, Jewellers, 354 Pennsylvania avenue, near m 13-6t__ Metropeliton (late Brown’s) Hotel. SEED OF THE FRENCH CHESTNUT.! ‘These Seeds were imported in Charcoal, full vitality. An orchard of Troe of this ete CELEBRATED CHESTNUT than any xpetiment in indo! This is the only lot imported intot! : many ears ‘with full growing vitali 7 tected We have secured for our eusto- small quanti! mers, and would call their attention thereto. 558 jth streot, Washington, D, 0 LJ oo a Mh 13-003t 95 King street, Alexandria Sneha Eocene bal '0 TINNERS—For sale, two STANDS, the Center, and the ‘other in the Northern Lit berty Market. ' For particulars inquire at the tin- ners stand. - berty fertoee market days,in the Recthore Us PENING MRS. J. BANFORD will open, on and aftor THURSDAY, March 15,an clegehtassorterent of Spring and Summer PARIS MILLINEBY, at nee Now Dore, MARKET SP ACE, mh 12-4t* between 7th pad 8th streets. EVY COURT. Pro la will be received at - lan, Boa; Clerk of Levy Gaunt orice, EN; Cal: tions can be seen until SATURDAY, the Ifth inst, at 11 o'clock ®. m for building a road in the coun: try, near Columbia College. 7. Bol m 12-41" Superinteniont or oki G®PE4T BEDUOTION OF PRICES, O@AL! COAL!! AND ‘WOOD! woop! At the lowest market prices for CASH, sold by W. T. STONE. Office and yard corner 6th street and Missouri Svenne, on the canal. mb 10-Im PoTAtoEs: POTATOES!! 1,500 bush. prime Maine JACKSON WHITES, 1,000 “ « PRINOE ALBERTS, 1,000 PEACH BLows, Buitable for seed, they peing of supori: for sale in lets to sult by ee PETER BERRY, mb 6 6t* 85 Water street, Georgetown. Aw wapectenctant val ee tuner services to the public of Washi sec bas had a long experience in the Desincas fparenteoe ratisfaction. References furnivhed as to his abilities. Orders left at Philp & Solomon's c 33: » BYenue. will be promptly attended to. fe 27-im TANOS—Several . Pinte Forgale epon peomay e in good t usi tore oF Oye eteRRorr eco. WRC No. 318 Penn: avenue, s te it) Ss hoard ieee son AND TRIMMINGS, 900 SCHMIDT. : fe 10-lm" Southside, Lad BOARD SALES. Five Twenties, 1862, 103; Five Twenties. 1964, 103%; Five Twenties, oon; Gertificate 5 103%; Forties, 90%: Seven Thirties, " Certificates, 99, Gola, int %, COUNTEBFBITING. @ notice from time to time mischievous tems put afloat calculated to create uneasiness as tothe extent to which the currency has been debased by wholesale operations of coun- terfeiters. It is true that a host of skillfal counterfeiters are constantly at work endeay- oring to imitate the National currency, and some of their imitations are marvelously well done, considering the disadvantageous circum- stances under which these ingenious rascals do their work in narrow, concealed quarters. But it isafact notso generally known to the publie that the system of operations of the Treasury Detective Bureau is so well per- fected, and on so comprehensive a scale, that a counterfeit is detected almost instantaneously on its issue, and engravers, “pushers,” and all concerned in the particular gang implica- ted, are pounced upon with almost unerring precision. It would be injudicions to explain more in detail the admirable plan of operations by which the detective arm of the Treasury is able to keep au fait in the movements of the counterfeiters, and nip their adroit schemes of rascality when just opening into hope- ful blossom; but the public may rest essured thatthe career of the best executed counterfeit is am exceedingly brief one. In t, the most dangerous counterfeit plates ver got vp, and upon which some of the best © .craving talent of the world has been ex- pended, have been siezed by Col. Wood's agents besore a single note printed from them bad been put in cireulatios, much to the aiscom- fiture of the accomplished counterfeiters who Led counted too confidently, but with some Jeason, upon reaping arich harvest for their labors. Thus, the gang. who by one of the best-managed schemes in the history of coun- teri¢iting rascality, got up the astonishingly perfect one hundred dollar compound interest note, did not “earn their salt” for their pains, and the plate which cost them so much skilful manipulation and ingenious labor is now safe in the possession of the Detective Burean, the public will breathe ecsier to know. Of course, with the temptation afforded by the large amount of currency in circulation, the work of counterfeiting will go on, but, as above sta- ted, the counterfeiters will find that they can wo longer push enongh of their stuff into cir- culation to make it a paying business, SE Rt dats A PERSONAL EXPLANATION. Smith rose, for Colonel Johnson’s sake, A personal complaint to make. He thought, and perhaps incorrectly, That he had been assailed directly; Therefore, in a most righteous fret, He read from the Pittsburgh Gazette, To prove that journal made a fuss, And showed a bitter animus T’ward gallant Johnson, whose “tooth-pick” flashed ‘When he against the rebels dashed! Stevens first, tnen Morrill rose, And sought the mouth of Smith to close; But Speaker Colfax, and Banks too, Thought Smith was to the Manual trne. Then *Green Clay” said he was attacked, On what was uttered as a fact, By those who extreme speeches spont, About the rebel] States, as out The Union’s bounds. This he'd tell Was “infamous and damnable!” Broomail arose x point to make, And wanted Smith his seat to take, Because he said in these dominions Smith had aspersed profound opinions. Stevens, in tone and manner rough, Said of this “the House had had enough.” “Green Clay” replied, with feelings sore, “I'll give you yet a little more!” The patience of the House was spent, And so they stopped “Green Clay’s” intent, They took a vote by yeas and noes, And thus did Green Clay Smith’s mouth close. ImrRomwptv. ——$<$<_—___*= THE CANAL NUISANCE. The War Department has detailed Major Generals Z. B. Tower, Q. A. Gilmore, and G- K. Warren to make an examination of the ‘Washington Canal, under the resolution of the Senate. These accomplished engineer officers are well qualified to make an intelligent report upon the best mode of dealing with this great nuisance upon a thorough and comprehensive scale, The Senate resolution, under which they act: was introduced by Mr. Riddle, and authorizes the President to cause a detail of army engineers tobe made to examine the entire line of the Washington city canal, and report what im- mediate means should be adopted forsuch tem- porary improvement thereof as will best secure the health of the residents and citizens of the National Metropolis during the coming sum- mer; and, also, such plan for the permanent improvement and regulation thereof as will most effectually remove the existing nuisances and prevent future similar accumulations. —<$<$$<—___. MUGGLING NOT SO PROFI' sMU erat OFITABLE AND Hon. N. Sargent, Commissioner of Customs, has received reports from special agents, sent to inspect the condition of affairs along the northern frontier He is informed that smug- glers, who have for a long time been conduct- ing a brisk contraband trade, have become dis- heartened, in consequence of the activity and energy of the bureau, in thwarting their plans and bringing them to punishment. Although much has been done to suppress smuggling, it is still carried on tosome extent especially in the Hquor traffic, which offers inducements to incur & good deal of risk, owing to the large profits realized. MBE. COLFAX’S LAST RECEPTION. Congress having ordered night sessions, Mr- Colfax’s receptions will be discontinued after this week; and his last one will be on Thure- day, March 15, from 8% till 11 p.m. The reception of Speaker Colfax's mother and sister, Mrs. and Miss Matthews,for tadies, and gentlemen accompanying them, wili be continued every Wednesday afternoon from 1to4 p.m. WORDS, WORBS, Senator Riddle introduced to-day a report from the Committee on Printing, providing for the publication of extra copies of the report and accompanying testimony of the Joint Committee on Reconstruction, whereupon the inevitable Ethiopian was brought in, and an hour was consumed in assertions and denials, criminations and recriminations, while import. ant appropriation bills remained ‘Waiting ac- tion. —_—_———_ ORIMINALS SENT TO THE UNITED STATES, Senator Sumner introduced a resolution pro- testing against pardons by Foreign Govern- ment of persons convicted of infamous offences on condition of emigration to the United States. The paconanls recites that the authorities of Baseland, Switzerland, = son convicted of merle Pe Soames til to would emigrate to the United States, and there is reason to believe that similar pardons of persons convicted have been granted in other countries. GENERAL LAND Ovvicz.—In the month of February 4,408 acres of Iand were located at the Land Office, Winnebago City, Minnesota, with agricultural college scrip. New Patents.—The number of patents to be issued by Commissioner Theaker for the week ending on the 20th instant is one hua- Gred and foriy-four, WHITE BOVs! ‘There were not so many in attendance at the White House to-day, and nearly all of the vis- itors gained admittance to the genera! recep- tiom room. Goy. Curtin, of Pa. had a lengthy interview with the President this morning, Gov. Parsons,of Ala., and Gen. Granger also called in the afternoon. APProINTMENTS.—General Albin Schoepff, of Maryland, and Mr. Ubarles Mygatt, of Georgia, have been appointed seeond assistant examiners in the Patent Office; the former to take effect on the 14th instant and the latter on the Ist instant. PERSONAL.—Semator Olark returned from New Hampshire this morning. It is believed that the Legisliture just elected there will re- elect him to the Senate. -+--Senator Anthony has gone to Rhoce Island on a brief visit. +22e- — XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. PuURSpayr, March 15. Sexate.— Mr. Riddle, from the Printing Committee, reported a resolution to print 10,000 copies of the report of the Jomt Uommittee on Reconstruction. with the accompanying testi- mony, for the use of the Senate. The commit- tee recommended the printing of 6,000 instead of 10,000. Mr. Wade hoped the amendment of the com- mittee would not be adopted. This was an important document and ought to be circu- lated. Mr. Riddle inquired if Mr. Wade knew the cost of printing. Mr. Wade said it would only be the differ- ence between 6,000 and 10,000. Mr. Davis.—1 would like to know upon what principle of justice and impartiality the evi- dence 1s taken. One gentleman of North Caro- lina, one of the truest and most honorabie in the Jand gave me this information, m relation to the State of North Carolina. He informed me that the evidence of some men connected with the Freedmen’s Bureau had been taken. He addressed a le.ter toa member of the commit- tee, requesting that witnesses whose names had been suggested by those who claimed seats in the Senate and House should be allowed to give their evidence before the Committee. When 1 last conversed with him he had received no such privilege as that. If a just, and intelli- gent, and impartial Committee would seek for the truth, the whole truth, and nothing else but the truth in reiation to this matter, the inquiry would be a subject of —. interest to the country and the result of their Iabors should be presented to the country. But if that committee proceeds upon the principle of suppressing evidence—suppressing the truth— and silencing is at least refusing to hear evi- dence in bebalf of the gentlemen who claim seats in the two Houses from the eleven ex- clnded States, 1] forgone am opposed to pnb- lishing St the public expense the results of their labors, Ido not believe, atleast 1 haye very itive faith in the variotis jetters and in- mation read to the Senate by the honorable Senator from Massachusetts presented to this body. I aaveno confidence whatever, or very lite, in the testimony which the men in the employment of the Freedmen’s Burean give in relation to the state of public sentiment m ike southern Siaies. Mr. Davis then said that asa sample of the kind of evidence furnished by those employed by the Freedmen'’s Bureau, he would read from aspeech made a few weeks ago by Gen. Clinton B. Fiske in Cincinnati, and publiched in the Cincinnati Commercial. He character- ized the statement in it in relation to the treat- ment of negroes in Kentucky as faise and ca- Jumnious. Mr. Wilson said that since the Senator from Kentucky had risen he had cut ont of a paper aspeech made by Colonel W. P. Thomason, now at the head of the Freedmen’s Eurean in Louisville, Kentucky, who was formerly a member of the House of Representatives from Kentucky. Col. Thomason says in his speech, “It is said there is mo necessity for the bureau m Kentucky. Our Senators in Congress have asserted that all the rights of the freedmen are protected by State laws. Now, my position enables me to say that neither General Pal- mer’s letters nor General Fiske’s speech in Cincinnati bas told more than a fraction of the truth upon that subject. Our State laws do not protect colored people.” I have simply to say in regard to General Fiske, that be is a gentleman of talent and character, and a Christian man, whose word will go furtherin this matter than the assertion of every rebel sympathizer in Kentucky. As to General Palmer, the country knows that he is an eminent citizen of Iilmois. He is a native of Kentucky; a man of capacity and high char- acter. He knows what is going on in that State. Mr. Wilson then referred to the fact that military tribunals had repeatedly convicted men of cruel and inhuman treatment of negroes in Kentucky, and the evidence taken before these tribunals could not be controverted. After further discussion, the amendment to insert 6,000 instead of 10,000 was disagreed to, and the original resolution was passed. Hovse.—Mr. Smith, of Kentucky, by unan- imous consent, made a personal explanation, in the course of which he causea to be read by the Clerk an extract from the Pittsburg Ga- zeite, which he claimed reflected on himself. Such attacks, he said, arose from the infamous, untenable and damnable heresy uttered in this House that certain States were out of this Union. Mr. Broomall, of Pa., called the gentleman toorder. The gentleman had no right to char- acterize the opinions of this House as a “dam- nable heresy.” The Speaker sustained the point of order. The House then decided, bya vote of yeas 55, nays 70, not to allow the gentleman from Kentucky to proceed. Mr. Smith, of Ky., then obtained leave to ex- plain thata certain previous remark of his ‘was intended personally for Mr. Stevens, of Pa. and not for the House generally. Mr. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, rose and re- marked, merely.that what no gentleman would tot mo gentleman would answer. (Sensa- ticn. Mr. Stevens, from the Committee on ro- priations, reported the Indian App’ ation bill, which was referred to the Co tee on A iy epee Mr. eCullough, of Missouri, introduced a bill to authorize the construction of a lateral branch to the Baltimore & Potomac Railroad; which was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia. The House then took up the bill intended to protect U. S. officers from civil suits and pros- ecutions for acts committed by them during the rebellion, and providing for the transfer of such cases trom the State Courts te the United Sates Courts. Mr, Harding, of Ky., opposed the bill, de- claring that it was an ez post facto law and un- constitutional. Mr. Conkling, of N.Y., urged some legisia- tion to protect the Secretary of War from re- sponsibility for acts committed by him during the rebellion, or to indemnify him for the con- sequences of such responsibility. he morning hour baving expired, the House resumed the consideration of the loan bill —_—— ro TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. es Burning of a Steamer in New York. New York, March 15.—The steamer San San Jacinto, of the Savannah line, was burned at her dock this morning. Five hundred bales of cotton and five thousand barrels of flour were destroyed. The hull being of iron was filled with water, and all the wood work was destroyed. The Africa Arrived. HALIrax. March 15.—The steamer Africa has been signalled. jaltimore Markets. Battimorg, March 15.—Flour dull. Wheat firm; supply light. Corn active; white, 69a70; yellow, 67268. Oats dull. Seeds steady; tim- othy $4; flaxseed $250. Provisions steady. Groceries dull, with a declining tendency. Whisky dull at's2.28. Philadelphia Markets. PHILADELPHIA, March 15.—Cattle yery dull and a half cent lower. Sales of 1,000 head of fair to good at 13al4%. Cows dulland lower. Sheep less active and lower.” Sales he any head at6s8. Hogs in demand and advahced. Sales of 1,400 head at 13a15. New York Markets. RE, March 15.—Flour quiet and un- dnd! x Weedt firm. Corn steady. dull. changed. Beef steady. Pork firm and higher. Lard firm. Whiskey ‘dail and unchanged. LOCAL NEWS. Tae Disteior 1x Concress.—Mr. McCul- lough to-day introduced in the House a bill authorizing the extension, construction and use of a lateral branch of the Baltimore and Po- tomac railroad into and within the District of Columbia. The bill recites that whereas the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad cones. incorporated by an actof the Marylan: be gislature im 1853, are desirous to constracta lateral branch from the Baltimore and Potomac railroad of Columbia, therefore toextend withm the District of Columbia a lateral road in connection with the road they are about to construct from the city of Balti- more to the Potomac river; the com: y being only empowered to construct one Toad within District. The company is required to construct the road at street intersections, 80 as not to interfere with travel, and the level of the road to conform te Corporation grade, Tas fore charged on te road within the Dietioe All not Exceed sixwea Camis for & SLorier dis ce thaa four miles. Toe bill we referred t) Lhe Gomautiee on the District of Uoiamom » —_—o——— Desrenate Assacits —A Den Broken 0 Night before last. Mre. Margaret Rageo. ¥ Catharine Donovan and s colored wou gamed Henry Butier, went to one of the! places on 7th street, opposite the Park, aed as ssulted Bridget MecMabon, stmippesg her clothes entirely off, taking her from the hous and leaving ber senseless *, the roadside 4 few hours afterwards Mrs. Donovan, Mr« Ra gsm and Hugh Ragan went to the same Douse Sod as<aulted Matthew Melntire and th ened bim witha knife. Yesterday mornin Bridget McMahori, having recovered, wen the house of Henny Butier and assaulted ber, using ® knife, and inflicting a severe wound on her bead. The entire party were arrested S Jobnson, together with McIntreand Ump Foster, a colored man, who professes to be | kee! of the house. Fustice Walter committed Mrs. Ragen, Mre Donovan, Hugh Kagan, and Mrs. McMabsa, and Henry Bulter for assaults, and Foster for Keeping a disorderly house, to jail, Aad Melo tire, who proves to be a deserter from the S:a U. S. cayairy, was returned to bis regiment The parties have frequently been ip the hands of the police. The neigt Will Fejoise that for a time at Jeast, they will beric of them Si Sy eS Is Love Wiss THe Dancens.—Or Ta Gay night two sailors, Henry Reed and W Holbrook, went w the Canterbdnry, and: desperately in love with two ofthe dan Fanny May and Lottie Langley. They sec audience with the girls, which took plvce in « room in the rear of the stage. Here, over ab tle of wine, an srrangement for a meeting the parties the next night was agreed upo).: take place etter the Tlormance Wis over \ the Canterbury, and one of the enam swains gave twenty-five dollars to cinch th bargain. The sailors were on hand last nig and waited, according to agreement, © bottom of the steps, but the girls made th Way out in the rear, and Jack, im fact the t Jacks, were disappoir.d. This morning tt procured & warrant, charging swindling. »: the girls were arrested — Kelly and taken before Justice Walter. The parti-s compromised, and the giris retarned the mo- ney. The Justice, however, fined them $ each for enticing prostitution. In conseqnen of this occurrence both of the girls received & Notification at the station, trem the manager ©' the Canterbury, that their services were no longer required at that establishment, —_o——_—— Tux Loxe Briver.—Fditor Siar: On behalf of the merchants of Washingtoa, will you please call the attention of the energetic Com missioner of Public Buildings to the injurion effect of the suspension of travel across th Long Bridge. Is is only necessary to refer + the (often proved) identification of Ma French with the interests and prosperity of our city to convince our business men of his desire to assist them to the extentof bis auth. ity. The object of 'hi* commapicatign ts to appeal to him to devise some means by wu the bridge may be immedialely repaired s trade and travel (now being diverted to oth localities) be restored to their legitimate chan - nels. A Meacuayt ——— Criwixal Court, Judge Fisher.—Yesterda Jobn Johnson was convicted of petty larceay, and sentenced to three weeks in jail Jacob Watson and Wm Brown were tr for larceny, when the former was and the latter convicted. Brown was» to two weeks in jail. Oliver for defense. John Brown was convicted of larceny, 2 sentenced to eighteen months in the Albany penitentiary. This morning. the case of William Younr and Patrick McCann, alias Patrick MeKen- ney, indicted for robbing Mrs. Annie Lang «¢ ten dollars, were placed ontrial. J. B. Ada and F.W. Jones for defense. —.——— UNSEASONABLE Wea? HER.—Themometer >2 degrees in the shade to-day, and still tenc upward, as shown at Franklin's. The is a6 soft and baimy @ a: the end of May and suggestive of summer clothing anc drinks. The old folxs their bead and say it is only a ather breeder and that St. Patrick is likely to usuer bis natal day with an atmo=pheric chanr of programme. They say astorm in the ; sical world is certain about that time, ever the threatened Fenian tornado fails to sweep over Canada, as advertised. Sea wey AccIpENT.—This morning, xbont & o'clock asthe Metropolitan Track was starting f- the honse, on Massachusetts avenue, near street, to the fire, with a number of the ime bers seated upon it, Mr. Lewis P. Seibold, the Fire Alarm Telegraph, who was sitting a pile of rope, fell off, and one of the whe massed over his shoulders, severely bruis im. He was carried to his residence on corner of $th and H streets, and medical a dance procured. en Scsrictors.—Last night, offleers Morgan and Crown, of the second precinct, found in = stable near Renning’s Hridge tive colored mec and a white man, and taking them in cus marched them tothe station house. The o-!- ored men stated that they had been invited by the white man to — in the stable, but it is be lieved that they bad met to make a raid some point. Justice Walter this morning co- mi them to the workhouse. ——_.—__— Lost Kry.—This morning, a large bres< key, evidently a store key, which had bern stolen, was taken by & Storekeeper ox avenue from a boy, and given tw Sergesu Eckioff, at the Fourth Ward Station. ——@—__ Lectvure.—Hon. 8.8. Cox delivers his cele- brated lecture on “Irish Wit and Humor,” « Odd Fellows’ Hall, this evening. eee PrRsoNnaL.—Ex-Governor Bradford, of Ma is at Willards.” amen Affairs in Georgetown. CaNaL.—We have no arrivals by canal to report. "LOUR AND GRAIN MARKRT.—The marke for breadstuffs continues without any impor- tant change in price. We quote four, sup- at $5, and extras at $9.50aSil; family, $11.5 the way =3 to $14, as to quality. The nomix price of wheat may be quoted at $2.10a82.20 :.; Ted, and $2.20a$2.50 for white. Corn—Nosa reported this merning. A range of 65 to 7: ‘will include all the varieties and qualities « are likely to be offered on the opening of canal navigation. Pont or GEORGETOWN.—Ente@ed—Schoon- er United States, Hughes, trom Annamessex Cleared—Steamer John Gibson, Youn. r New York; schr. United States, Hugi: Alexandria. Business at cusiom-house ¢ LAND, STEPHENSON & 3 M FAST FREIGHT LINE BETWEON BALTIMORE, WASHINGT ON. ALEXANDRI* JETOWN And Points on and C masking with the Orangs & To Ale: ry Rai MERCHANDISE OF EV FORBWAEDED WITH E LOWES? ti VERY DESCRIPTION J pisrArog at &I” The above Line is strictly 2 Hoe Livre, Proprietors being old idents of Baltimore Washington, Of long experience in the { warding business. They couficently solicit patronage of the publi. Offces:—114 Sonth Peitencre and Washin; aw street. Baltimore. and stun Depot, Washingtos. JOBN McFARLAND. Baltimore JOHN A; STEPHENSON, Woeshington, D.C im 2s ANDC J. FOLLER 370 5th strest, between Gand it. man 9 “OB BOSTON—The A I Packet Soho FY ERIDAN, Capt. Samuel! J. Buell, port, and wil itch. pry to HARTLEY # BROTHER, m 14-5t™ 95 and 97 Water st., Georgetown I ‘HE AMERICAN DIBA NFECTANT AN ODORIZER.—This e: is entire! odor and will entirely absorb all foal impere atmospheres. Soid wholesale and retail at LAN'S, corner 6th streotand Pa, avenue. «ni a m it” | Pocees ‘LUMBER | LUMBER 1) of all kinds. Also SHINGLES and PICK ETS le low bs for sale low WILLET & REDGRAVE, & corner Hib street and the canal. m 14-6t* \REES | TREES!! 1 FOR SALE CHEAP. I bave for sale a ii pamber of beantifu READE choloest varieties English te Maple Hote Osesinns te eens rere THOS. P_MONGAN. mh 14-6¢ st hich th offering at the very low price of F Sard ry ral assortment of $1.25 per yard. Also.a DS. which trey ara aeons to sell cheap. mid 4 00 FES Sa08, FAURY, odiiacion east street west anal. FIRE sod W. arin PROOF FELT. CEMENT and GRAVEL BOOFS put on ia the very ber manner, of the very best material, and at te ateralt kines of BUT GING eed coxron tion ‘ROOFING MATERIALS on band. at the lowest prices. fe Tse | sg TAKE PARTICULAR NOTIOE eoThe reel French Fomale Pills. These pi rated wany years ago iz Paris. of irrecularities, are for te ret time in Aiuericn” Married iodo t Seliowe ane el . for they’ wit be to to prot mien bn le onl & 133 vents W oteect bet.) wud Jet, ielaad aan