Evening Star Newspaper, March 15, 1866, Page 3

THE SUBMARINE VOLOANO. The following is a fuller account of the late eruption of the submarine volcano at the isiand of Santorin, Grecian Archipelago, aud the re- sults of an examination by several scientific | men, as given by the United Staves Consul at -+MARCH 15, 1866+ | Piraeus, Henry M. Canfield, Esq. in his dis- | Patches to the Department of State: S7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGB.| A remarkable phenemena has for several SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTEBESTING TELE- | days occupied the attention of the inhabitants GBAPHIC AND OTHER MATTSBR. of Santorin. On the i8th of January, 1836, a low rnmbling sound was heard from time to time at New Cameni, and especially at the place called Vulcano, where the nineral waters ; are. detached themselves from the sides of rocks and mountains and rolled down to the levels. On the morning of the 19th the walls of the buildi and the ground were covered with cracks. Towards noon the rumblings be- came more frequent, and sounded like the suc- ceestve detonations of artillery. In the port of Vulcano, where copper bottomed vessels are cleaned, the sea was violently agitated, and an innumerable multitude of bubbles rose inces- santly to the surface; and the surface, itself, ‘was covered with white vapors with a sul- phurous odor. That afternoon the agitation of the sea incre: and the soil along the shores began grad’ y tosink. On the morn- ing of the 20th, on the sea and near the west- ern partof Vuicano, flames burst forth, form- ing 4 conical fire of 10 to 15 square metres at the base and from fcur to five metresin height, which disappeared in about one hour. The entire southwestern portion of New Cameni was shattered to pieces. A chasm, commencing at the western shore, near the port of St. Scores, 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 ot 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 smail lakes of pure clear water appeared on this part of the island, which were coutin- ually growing in size. White, suffocating va- pors arose from the sea, and emiited a sulphu- rous odor, resembling that of rotten eggs. Spots of a greenish color appeared, which proved that the vapors which arose were hy- drosulpburous and bydrophospboric in their nature. The sinking of 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 have sunk sixty centumeters in four hours. The sea bore a red- dich color, like water containing a great quan- tity of argillaceous mud. Itstemperature 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 sulphate of iron, which arose with force from its depths. At five o'clock Pp. ™m. a 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, _ EVENING STAR. W. BD. WALLACH, Editor and Propricter. WASHINGTON CITY: THURSDAY......... AN HISTOBICAL QUESTION. WHO RAISED THE FIRST AMERICAN FLAG OVER THE REBEL CAPITAL? | ‘We have received from a New Yorkeé?, late- ly an officer of the 13th heavy artillery, acom- munication in reference to & statement in one | of the papers in this city, that a brevet ap-| intment had been given to Major Arthur H. | Kiovens, of Massachusetts, for raising the first American flag over Richmond, at the time of its capture. he writersays: «Without wish- j ing to detract anything from mg 8 credit which may be due to Major Stevens, New York de- sires tbat the honor ot raising the “first Ameri- can flag over Richmond should be credited to where it belongs, to one of her sons,” and sub- | mits in support of bis position the following statements : “April 15th, 1965, Maj.Gen. Weitzel wrote from Richmond that the first real American flag was raised over the Capitol at Richmond by Lievt. Johnston L. de Peyster. This young | officer, only 18 years old, belonged to the 13th ¢ New York artillery, and was aide-de-camp to Gen. Weitzel. “On the 22d of April. from near Petersburg, Brig. Gen. Shipley, Chief of Staff to General Weitzel, wrote-—Lieut. de Peyster raised the first fiag in Richmond, replacing two small cavalry guidons on the Uapitol, which flag ‘was committed to Lieut. de Peyer's charge for that very pur, + previous to the entry of our troops, earried into Richmond by Dim. 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, 1565. Lieut. de Peyster was brevetted Major and Lieutenant Colonel by the War De- partment.” Toctinch the matter, a letter is appended from General Weitzel to Governor Fenton, da- ted November 5th. 1965, confirming the above. GOVERNMENT SALE OF WAGONS. An extensive le of army wagons, ambu- lances, and carts has been going on at Lincoin Brench, Quartermaster’s Office, Depot of Washington, (formerly Lincoln Hospital,) since Monday last, under the direction of Major Heistand, A. Q. M. All the carts of the lot now on sale have been dispesed of; but few ambulances, and about sixty army wagons remain to be sold. Ambu- lances brought from $40 to $60, and wagons averaged about $17 each. Major Heistand will continue the sale so long as the wagoas bring fair prices. accompanied by a strong south wind, which ES prevented the vessels from going out. Fiv CUBRENCY REDEMPTION. other lakes of clear water had now appeared, The currency redemption division of the Treasury, which has been Tecentiy created, Will soon commence operations. This bureau will prove highly beneficial in removing from circulation worn and ragged notes, and sup- plying their places with new ones. FEACTIONAL CURRENCY. Thirteen thousand dollars in fractional cur- rency of the denominations of fifty and twen- go cents, were sent by the Treasurer ot w United States, vesterday, to Assistant Treasurers of the United States, National Banks, and private individuals. while the sinking of the ground still continued. During the nights of the 2st and 22d flames appeared in the chasm or rift before mentioned. On the 23d the fissures increased in width, the water in the small lakes became salt 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 of the chasm and to the west of its westernmost arin. At night the odor and 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. NEW ISSUE OF GREENBACKS. The Carrency Bareau of the Treasury De- partment has received the first instalment of the new one and two dollar greenback notes, BALLS, PARTIES, &o. G2EaT FENIAN EXcITEMEAT. HURRAH FOR ST. PATRICK'S EVE soa a Mada aaeteeie, NpRIDAY Swe, March 16, 1883. B. : eg TS Nismnor, Senders, M. Scanlon, M.Crehan, J. Folvy. J qickete’ ONE DOLLAR, admitting a gentleman and indies. : 10st" LOST AND FOUND. fe yy UP ESIBAY—A red COW and CALF. great and sxpenion ny awh DATS, nta and expenses. . . Ne. 34 Dunbarton street. Gestastown. mh 14-3t* 5 REWABD-Stolen on the night of the Itth inst..a BAY HOSE, 15 hands bigh, and two hind feet white. The above reward will be paid for bis retarn to PATRICK COOK, mth st., bet. M and Ni sta. m 1* %t' ) thefarmof Avner C. P. maker, m Washington. on the7th street road,» DABK BROWN HORS! A Lo sbout 10 years old, aud 15 hands high; a little lame in one hind foot ‘ive $2 reward for the horse, and $20 for m1¢ st noe Of the HIRE p SHORMAKER, RD.—Stolen on the night of t'> 12th $75 Pilarehes flea bitten Gray HARE about 15 hands high, left hind leg darker than the others and slightly string halt reen spot on each flank from the harness. rae give $50 fer the Mare or $75 for her and the tH. BRIGHT WELL, Ne. 276 Pomiepivowta aven' m 13 3t™ ‘ashington. D. (amE TO Mi PREMISES, on last Thi /& large aes oes. Ledihseat apf Z . ve proj > m) awa eres POP ENE STEVENT Camp Barry, ™m 10-6t* Hi street, near the Rott Gate. 0 REWARD-—LOST OB STOLEN—A smail $30 TRUNK, containing papers of 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, containing notes, which was inside. No qnostions asked. PETEB VON ESSEN, m10 2w* No. 35 Congress st., Georgetown. L® T—A Hay bunting-case @OLD WATCH and CHAIN, on or near H street north. be- tween 6th and lth streets. $50 reward will _b: paid on the return of the watch to No. 5 Street, between 61 sd 7 BOARDING. ROMs FOR RENT—Handsome PARLOR and CHAMBER on the first fluor, with or without Beard Alse_a large BEDROOM. Inquireat J. P. CRUTCRET’S, 477 6th street, corner of D street. m 13 3t* HAY. DOZEN GENTLEMEN MAY FIND BOARD at No. 365 I street, near 13th, at $20 Permonth. Also,at same place, young man, well bosted in grocery business, desires OCCUPATION after 4p. m., at smailcempensation. __m 13-3t* FEW GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOM mocated with BOABD; also. Table BOABD, be Furnished ROOMS, withont Board f desired, al 37 42 st., fow doors south of Penna. av. mh 5-Im™ B ay. ted him no JABDING —Two or three more gentlemen can obtain BOARD by applying at No. $3 Penn- House havin; changed occupants, has been refitted ‘and d ooms comfortable and pleasant. oderate. fe 27-tf ABLE BOARD at No. 464 10th street,a few doors north of the avenue. Terms $25 per month. de 16 sa iaeaiidiieeemianeeiinimmcarniememeante eee sylvania avenue, near 2ist strect. recent? ‘which are to be putin circulation to Teplace THE LADIES OF 8T. PAUL’S ENGLISH those that have been redeemed and destroyed. LUTHERAN CHUKCH will hold a FES AL, for Four Bveeines, in the Lecture Room of the Church. corner of H’ and lth streets. coni- mencing TUESDAY, March 13 Choice refresh- ments in abundance. A fine Piano has been en geced. Gentlemen and ladies will find this a most delightful pl. to % 1 e| ght rick ace spend an evening. Fami BEVENUE TAX ON REOEIPTS, Ithas been decided by the Acting Commis- sioner of Internal Revenue that a receipt given to an express company for the delivery of ets. 1; Single Season Tickets. 5 goods carred by express is subject t stamp | Cents; Single pent Be, 1 Centa. Proceed 1 duty of two cents, as it is a receipt for prop- behalf of a Second Engiish Lutheran Chur a erty. this city. mh 97t* c—- SISTERHOOD. e Hon. 8. 8. COX, of Ohio, has Kinily consent. on - ed to deliver bis celebrated lectu rish Wit and Humor,” on THWRSDAY EVENING, March 1, at 734 o'elock, Odd Fellows’ Hall. roces to triotic purposes Tickets scents. sit porta 13-4t THE Orrza.—A crowded house, comprising the elite of the Metropolis, greeted Rosini’s “Tell” last night, at Grover’s Theater. This magnificent work is calculated for large chor- uses and orchestra, and its merit is mainly con- fined to the concerted parts. Its rendition was, PERSONAL. PERSONAL—It the My and Gentleman, whose tl wi gobduct was such as to cali the attention of exton ef St Aloysius Church on Sunday last, allatthe church from 10 o'clock : mething to their interest. he charge published that Edward chards was guilty of the ttles of wine from ©. Mad found in my possession is my own proper- acknowledged by DMades at the Magis- trate’s Office 2t* E. C. RICHARDS. L. JULIMN, M.D, respectfully offers hi + Professional services to the public. Office 103 D street. near corner Maryland avenue al llth street. Residence, 237 Virginia avenue, be- tween I]th and 12th ats. m 13-3t* NOTICE —TO THE TAX PAYERS oF WASHINGTON CITY —The Boarlof As sessors having completed the Annual Assessment for om eh one jive = my ons they ges es a is and for @ pu! of makin; corrections from WEDNESDAY, the tah instant to April lst, 1866, inclusive, (Sundays e: ted.) at iy Hai trom Sarto, aan dad Bast |. from mn. . a. - A, der of the Presid wae! THE FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WESTERN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. willopenon MONDAY EVENING. March 12th, and continue during the week, st Wilson's New Hall, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 0th st. therefore, a most difficult task to undertake in this city; but we are glad to say it was a de- eidedsuccess. Mr. William Formes made his debut as “Tell.” He bas a good baritone voice, although not strong enough for such a charac- ter. His acting, however, was excellent. Aimmer gave us “Arnold” in @ spirited man- ner, notwithstanding the role is the most wear- ing on tenors known to the lyric stage. Ha- Dbeimann as the fisherman, and Hermanns as Walter, were both very good. Dziuba was an excellent Swiss boy, and was warmly appland- | ©: armed wanes articles of all deseriptions, and ed. The other ladies were less effective, though | titelor sie caret theere and satiaty the appe Naddie sang sweetly, and seems to have im- proved since her last appearance here. The trio and chorus in the scene on the Rutli were considered the gems of the performance. The cents; children half price. NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.—The distribu department of the Washington a8 Light oes have removed their ofties to ason Tickets 50 cents; single admission 25 m 10-6t orchestra was all that could be desired, and | No. 464 10th, between D and E, where persons the overture, which is the soul of the work, epate en ore ey rg wits please notify ‘Was beautifully rendered. wM. +8 KE, Superintendent of bution, We cannot forbear saying that many who who will give attention. dew FE . A. NNY, . @itend the opera annoy those unfortunate | — = weit tate! eiemen J OTICE.—The undersigned warns the public net to purchase three certain PROMISSORY NOTES, dated January 11th, 1355, given by the un- dersigned to Messrs. Spiller & Alcock, and en- dorsed by G. C. @. Saur, nor any one of them, inas- much ag I shall not pay them, the consideration for which they were given caving failed. m 13-4t* ANTON BARTHOLME. M BS. H. F. WRIGHT, Magnetic and C1 ant Physician. ‘Heals by Laying on Blindness, Paralysis, Rhenmatism, Chi vers. Female Weaknesses. Nervonsness, sia. Fits. &c, Rooms 473 lth street, mh 10-I1m* irvo! ARBIAGES, OA C eas carriaces,-“SBIAGES, On band a fine assurtment of first- class Carriages, both light ana neavy new and second hand. All Carri: sold warranted to be as represented, Bepairing ROBERT H. GRAHAM, prom ptly attended to. 409 Penn, 43¢ street, _mah 14-3¢* aoe en ne nd 37 D atest, ‘OR SALE—A beantifnl thorongh bred F BLACK STALLION. Lg ire of Property Clerk of Metropoll- tan Police, No. 483 10th st. _m 13-2" 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- versation. One of this class last evening, to show his superior knowledge to ignorant by- standers, insisted that he had heard the same musi¢ before in the Barber of Seville, and Woke HOBSE FOR SALE.—A fine strong Bay Work HORSE and strong EXPRESS WAGON. Apply at 162 Pennsylvania avenue. between 17th and 13th streets. m 15-3t* (OR 8ALE—A dark BAY MARE, mediumeize; works well in double or single harness, perfectly gentle. and rides well’ under the 1 ly to &. MIDDLETON, cor- bummed the air through his nose illustra- ree m 15 3t* tively, until the patience of those in his mme- ‘The well known road HORSE, diste vicinity was exhausted, and he received prin By pay Gera. n imvitation to pursue his practice of nasal | seenat stables g9§ HUGUELY & BOW.. Melody outside the theater. RN. om New York avenue. between 6th and 7th streets. Can trot inside of three mfnutes. m 15-5t* B ° Tt T £ B: 70 tubs New York BUTTER. 40 kegs Glades BUTTER. 15 barrels ROLL BUTTE Jugt received and fo r sale at low: Space D. E. DUTROW, To-night, the « Huguenots.” @7 Frem Shillington, Odeon Building, we Bave copies of the excellent Sunday Magazine and Good Words for March. Fentan Mretinoe tx Bartiwone.—An im- 15-3t* G mense m@ting of the Fenians of Baltimore | —™1°S*_ el ‘was held at the Maryland Institute last night, Cc OAL COAL!! at which speeches were delivered by James aa Kavanagh, George Francis Train, Hon. J. J. Just received, direct from the mines, another car- Rogers, and Rey. Jas. Carlie: Jobn P. Brophy and P. H. city. and by Messrs. go of very Superior COAL, which Iam selling ata unnegan, of this reduction on former prices. G.eat dekuction meade to those who buy largely. H, CLAY STEWART, Wholesale and Retail Dealer, Oitice corner H and 12th streets, m 35-3t* Yard 15th street and Canal. LOSANO, MERCHANT TAILOR, 517 M + 9th street, near Penn. avenue, desires " @7*Audy Jobnson may be a Moses but the do not seem disposed like Aaron to “hold op his hands” while the battle goes on. @7'San Francisco statistics exhibit a very remarkable growth in population during the war. In 186 there were 56.000 citizens; in 1865, 119,000. The Balletin thinks that there will be a rapid increase in the future. Its esti- mate for 1570 is 190.400. @7 The authorities propose putting cnain at both ends of the Victoria bridge at ontreal to keep the Fenians out of Canada. S7'St. Louis is all ablaze with the Fenian movement. Both the Roberts and O’Mahon fractions hold nightly meetings and the bonds of the Irish republic meet with 4 ready saie. S7 The Eastport (Maine) Sentinel says that S quantity of breech-loading muskets of the most approved pattern were landed at that port by the steamer New Brunswick, a few days ago. They were consigned to persons unknown—F enians, of course. @7In Indiana the fruit trees have been in- jured. Peach buds are very generally killed. All the more tender varieties of cherries are in the same condition. Raspberries of the Euro- ‘an varieties, where they were not protected, | ve suffered severely. tocall the attention of his frien sand the public generally to his choice selection of gcods for SPRING and SUMMER WEAR, which he will make up at reasonable rates tosuit the times Mr. ROBERT HARDON, bis associate in busi- ness, invites his former friends to give him a call, and guarantees a perfect fitting and fashionable : to all who may give their patronage. Bt ase reenter een reherec serene Woop AND COAL AT REDUCED PRICES Best OAK $8 per cord; best PINE $7 per cord; Mixed WOOD §6 per cord. Best COAL $12 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. mh 14-1 J.T. LACEY. C4?iton BILL GROCERY, Corner 24 east and € streets north GO WHERE YOU CAN GET UNOLAIMED TELEGEAMS, AMERICAN TxLeGRaPH ComPAnyY, 9 (LBs, Uiics Willards’ Hotel, March 1S, 1866. {EBS. GOOD BROWN SUGAR The ‘ollowing Telegrams remain in this | for @1. Unde vered , for want ef address and Other causes: — Fravk Dustin, W J Murray, BEST OOAL o1L, B. P. SNYDER, Manager, AMERICAN TerxoRaPH COMPANY, umce 432 Pa, . The following Pee; avenue. March 15; 1865. padelivered. for want of sufficient address and a7 other causes: egteon, a Albert A Barnes P. NY 75 Cents Por Galion. ®7 Remember the piace, 34 square from Baiti- more Depot, WILLIAM H. HOOVER, m 14-3t 24 east and C streets north, Ppreorvrion OF COPARTNERSHIP. FENIANS, ATTEN = with instructions Tro oa Tae Bobd of thle Distsier rece IDAY EVE Hall, on VENING, ‘The co partnership heretofore existing under the o'clock. J.D. at of SORIVEK & WING. in the J Assistant Inspector Gene: Sietinn Business, his day disso! ved by meeant a PPro s hereafter wili be conducted JAMES RYAN, District Contre FB. m15-2t* ea a ai ir oer: ronal superinterdence to all were at BREECH LOADING aku_—tu, OF te examination of Breech Loading rag trusted to him, GW. SOR Seaclou at Neo] Winder's Burtsiege2e 8 OW fs | Washington, D C.. March 10; 18i8, “mh tS-Tw* r¢ ripe will be received daily. between the hours R SALEF—A snperior thorong) bred Chestant Br Coe Be Ay Horrel MARE: a fine enddie animal, wentore are eo to submit their arms in ke wellin harness. This is «rare person or by agent to the Beengye* of he Board. y gentleman withing te pur- . Ad Ss. chase 2 superior horse. ae such animals are seldom Secs eee Osicter Oe «fered i sale. at id action she is un- . re 7 furpass Inquire at th ener pb iste Recorder, Penns ava ith Recent, — miss DFECALCoMANTE, The new and beautiful art of transferring Pic- tures instantly upon everything, to resemble the most exquisite painting, taught i: i HHS. LEYON, No. 486'R sivect, bor need sts. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and see specimens. m 13-lw* Fo THE GERMAN OPERA. OPEBA FANS, OPERA GLASSEs, BOUQUET HOLDERS, FANOY COMBS, &o, A large assor ment of the latest styles, M. W. GALT & BROS. m13-6t — Metropeliton (late Brown’s) Hotel. ————— en tit Brown's) Hotel. SEED OF THE FRENCH CHESTNUT.' ‘These Seeds wore imported in Charcoal, and have fall vitality. An orchard of Trees of this CELEBRATED CHESTNUT will be more remuneratite th: Which the farmer of this country cam onulge ne This is the only lot imperted i t many years wi! th full growing into Seentrr or © have secured a small quantity fo - mers, and would call thoir attention throne ne” 55S ith porate, Weer ry mh 13-co3t 25 King street. Alexendria Va, 0 TINNERS—For sale, t the Center, and the other ta eAR DA. one te Rer'a stand on market dag ay waaTAre, at tho ‘8, berty Market. wits PENING, MR8. J. SANFORD will open, on and afte THURSDAY, March I5van eepgnent ater SD PAB: vat f Spri a ol pr a Summer S$ MILLINER 34% MARKET SPAOK, mh 12-4t* between 7th and 8th streets. EBVY CeuRrT., Proposals will be received at the offi .Oal- Ian, Clerk of Lewy Court, where eprci hens tions can be seen until SATURDAY, the Ifth ings t 11 o'clock @. m . for buildi oad i - trys near Columbia Gellese ne on T. BOUDINOT, m 12-4t* Superintendent of Roads GPz4t BEDUCTION OF PRICES. COAL! COAL!! AND WOOD! woop! At the lowest market prices for CASH, sold by W. T. STONE. Office and yard corner 6th street and Missouri avenue, on the canal. mh 10-im PoTAtoEs: POTATOES!! 1,500 bush. prime Maine JACKSON WHITES. 1,000 “ “ PBINOE ALBERTs, 1,000 “ “ PEACH BLOWS, Buitable for seed, they betng of superior for sale in lets to sult by anny PETER BERRY, mh 6.6" 85 Water street, Georgetown. PIANO TUNING. satisfaction. Bet furnished an tous Bullition Qrders teft™ at Philp promptly attended to > babi wim? P1ANO8—Severat second hand PIANOS i: order. Fi terms. At the Music StorenpoD M7 " W. G. METZERO’ & CO. Se ee) ll st) Soe 1LK OORD, Tassi S "Manufectored td bis toi te fo 191m* Routh side, 990% Pesan niece. GOVERNMENT SECURITiES. ay a jae tations of Government securities : - NEW YORK FIRST BOARD SALES. Coupons, 104%; Five Twenties, 1962, 103 ; Five Twenties, 1864, 103%; Five Twenties, 1995, 1034 Ten Forties, 90%: Seven Thicties, 99%; Uvsrtulicates, 99; Gold, 131%. . PSE at Posh alien COUNTERFEITING. We notice from time to time mischievous items put afloat calculated to create uneasiness as tothe extent to which the eurrency has been debased by wholesale operations of coun- terfeiters. It is trne that a host of skillful counterfeiters are constantly at work endeay- oring to imitate the National currency, and some of their imitations are marvelously weil done, considering the disadvantageous cirenm- stances under which these ingenious rascais do their work in narrow, concealed quarters. But it isa fact not so generally known to the publie that the system of operations of the Treasury Detective Bureau is so wet! per- fected, and on so comprehensive « scale, that & counterfeitis 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 injudicious to explain more in detail the admirable plan of eperations by which the detective arm of the Treasury is able to keep aw fait in the movements of the counterfeiters, and nip their adrott =chem of rascality when just opening into hope- ful blossom; but the public may rest assured thatthe career of the best executed counterfeit is an exceedingly brief one. In fact, the most dangerous counterfeit plates ever got up, and upon which some of the best engraving talent of the world has been ex- pended, have been siezed by Col. Wood's agents before a single note printed from them had been put in circulatior, much to the aiscom- fiture of the accomplished counterfeiters who had counted too confidently, but with some reason, upon reaping arich harvest for their Iabors. Thus, the gang. who by one of the best-managed schemes in the history of coun- terfeiting 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 1s now safe in the possession of the Detective Burean, the public will breathe easier to know. Of course, swith the temptation afforded by the large amount of currency in circulation, the work of counterfeiting wi:l go on, but, as above sta- ted, the counterfeiters will find that they can wo longer push enongh of their stuffinto cir culation to make it a paying business, 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 Johnsor, whose “tooth-pick” Nashed When he against the rebels dashed! Stevens first, then Morrill rose, And soughtthe mouth of Smith to close; But Speaker Colfax, and Banks too, Thought Smith was to the Manual trae. Then Green Clay” said he was attacked, On what was uttered as a fact, By those who extreme speeches spout, About the rebel States, as out The Union’s bounds. This he'd tell Was “infamous and damnable !” Broomall arose a point to make, And wanted Sm ith his seat to take, Because he said in these dominions Smith had aspersed protound opinions. Stevens, in tone and manner rongh, Said of this “the House had had enongh.” “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, IMPROMPTv. 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 Teport upon the best mode of dealing with this great nuisance upon a thorough and comprehensive seale, The Senate resolution, under which they act: was introduced by Mr. Riddle, and authorizes the President to cause a detail of army engineers to be made to examine the entire line of the Washington city canal, and report what im. mediate means should beadopted 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, SMUGGLING NOT sere 2OFITABLE 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 1s informed that smug- glers, who have for a long time been conduct- ing a brisk contraband trade, have become dis- beartened, in consequence of the activity and energy of the burean, in thwarting their plans and bringing them to punishment. Although much has been done to suppress smuggling, it is still carried on to some extent especially in the liquor traffic, which offers inducements to incur a good deal of risk, owing to the large profits realized. MRE. 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 Thurs- day, March 15, from 8X till 11 p. m. The reception of Speaker Colfax’s mother and sister, Mrs. and Miss Matthews, for tadies, and gentlemen accompanying them, will be continued every Wednesday afternoon from lto4p.m. YOBDS, WORDS. 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 aresolution Pro- testing against pardons by Foreign Govern- ment of persons convicted of infamous offences on condition of emigration to the United States. The preamble recites that the authorities of Baseland, Switzerland, have pardoned a - son convicted of murder on condition that Be 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 Lany Orrtox.—In the month of February 4,418 acres of land were located at the Land Office, Winnebago City, Minnesota, with agricultural college scrip. New Paten7s.—The number of patents to be igsued by Commissioner Theaker for the week end! On the 20th instant is one hun- dred and forty-four. ‘There were not ee maay ittemdamce at the White House to-day, and nearly all of the vis- itors gained admittance té the general recep- tion room. Gov. Curtin, of Pa, bada lengthy interview with the President this morning; Gov. Parsons, of Ala., and Gen. Granger also called in the afternoon ArPornTMENTS.—General Albin Schoepff, of Maryland, and Mr. Obaries Mygat, of Geor; have been appointed seeond assistant comninces in the Patent Office; the former to tike effect on the 14th instant and the latter on the Ist instant. PERSONAL.—Senator Clark returned from New.Hampshire this morning. It is believed that the Legisliture just elected there will re- elect bum to the Senate, --+-Senator Anthony bas gone to Rhoae Island on a brief visit — +2808. XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. ‘FHURSDAY, March 15. Sexatx.— Mr. Riddie, from the Printing Committee, reported a resolution to PpTint 10,000 copies of the report of the Jomt Committee on Reconstruction. with the Accompanying testi- mony. for the use of the Senate. The commit- tee reconimended 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 inguired if Mr. Wade knew the cost of printing. Mr. Wade said it wonld 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 evyi- dence 1s taken. One gentleman of North Uaro- lina, one of the truest and most honorable in the land gave me this information, in relation to the State of North Carotina. He informed me that the evidence of some men connected with the Freedmen’s Bureau had been taken. He addressed 4 Je ter toa member of the commit- fee, requesting that witnesses whose names had b gested by those who claimed seats in the * aud House should be allowed to lence before the Commitiee. When ccuversed with Bim he had received no such privilege as that. If a just, and intelli- , vd impartial Committee would seek for .b. the whole truth, and nothing else bus ‘bs truth im retation to this matter, the inquiry would be a subject of deep interest to ibe country and the result of their labors 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 eyi- dence in behalf of the gentlemen who claim seats in the two Houses from the eleven ex- cluded States, 1 forJone am opposed to pub- lishing at the public expense the results of their labors. Ido not believe, atleast I have very little faith in the various letters and in- formation read to the Senate by the honorable Senator from Massachusetts presented to this body. 1 haye no confidence whatever, or very in the testimony which the men in the employment of the Freedmen’s Bureau give in relation to the state of public sentiment in the southern States. Mr. Davis then said that asa sample of the kind of evidence furnished by those employed by the Freedmen’s Bureau, he would read trom aspeech made a few weeks ago by Gen. Clinton 5) Fiske in Cincinnati, and published in the Cincinnati Commercial. He character- ized the statement in it in relation to the treat- mentof negroes in Kentucky as false and ca- lumnious. Mr. Wilson said that since the Senator from Kentucky had risen he had cut out of a paper aspeech made by Colonel W. P. Thomason, how at the head of the Freedmen’s Bureau 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 no necessity for the burean in 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 reither General Pal- mer’s letters nor General Fiske’s speech in Cincinnati has told more than a fraction of the truth upon that subject. Our State laws do not protect colored ple.” I have simply to say in regard to General Fiske, that he 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 Illinois. He is a native ot 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 convicied men of crnel and inhuman treatment of negroes in Kentocky, and the evidence taken before these tribunals could not be controverted. After further discussion, the ameadment to insert 6,000 instead of 10,000 was disagreed to, and (be original resolution was passed. Hovsg.—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- zette, which he claimed reflected on himselt. Such attacks, he said, arose from the infamous, untenable and damnable heresy uttered in this —_ that certain States were out of this Jnion. 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, by a 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 utter, no gentleman would answer. [Sensa- tien. me Stevens, from the Committee on Appro- priations, reported the Indian Appropriation bill, which was referred to the Committee on A riations. Mr. MeCallough, 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 from the State Courts te the United S ates 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 legisla- 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. ‘The morning hour having expired, the House resumed the consideration of the loan bill TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. ——_—o—__——. 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. Hatirax. Mareh 15.—The steamer Africa has been signalled. jaltimore Markets. Battiworg, Marci 15.—Fiour dull. Wheat firm; supply light. Corn active; white, 69470; yellow, 67268. Oats dull. Seeds steady; tim- otby $4; flaxseed $2.50. Provisions steady. Groceries dull, with a declining tendency. Whisky dull at $2.23. Philadelphia Markets. PHILADELPHIA, March 15.—Cattle very dull and a halfcent lower. Sales of 1,000 head of fair to good at 13al4y. Cows dulland lower. Sheep less active and lower. Sales of 8,000 head at 6a8. Hogs in demand and advanced Sales of 1,400 head at 13a15. New York Markets. ; ss N ‘ORK, March 15.—Flour quiet and un- bag Wheat firm. Corn s' ly. Oats dull. Beef steady. Lard firm. Whiskey dull and unchanged. LOCAL NEWS. Tse District m 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. Tbe bill recites that whereas the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Uom: incorporated by an actof the gislature in 1953, to constrac lateral_branch from the said Baltimore and Potomac railroad to the District of Columbia, therefore are authorized toextend within the Di of Columbia a jateral road in connection with the road they are about to construc! from the city of Balti- more to the Potomac river: the eom) 'y being only empowered to construct one ! road witbin the District. The company is raguired fo construct the road at sireet intersections, 80 &s Dot to interfere with travel, and the level of the road to confonn to Corperation grade. The val) DOL Exceed sixteen seats ior $ shorter the District than four miles. The bill was referred tthe Commitice on the District of Columbia —_o———— Desrenate AssauLTs—A Den Broken 0} A’ Nipbt before last. Mrs. Margaret Kagan. wf: Catharine Donovan and a colored womag gamed Henny Butler, went to one of the lew places on 7th street, opposite the Park, and as- ssulted Bridget McMahon, stripping ber clothes entirely off, taking ber trom the house and leaving ber senseless by the roadside. A few bours afterwards Mrs var, Mrs. Re- and Hugh Ragan went to the seme house assauited Matthew Mclotre and tbreat- ened bim witha knife. Yesterday morning, Bridget McMahon, baying recovered, weat to the house of Henny Butler and assaulted her, uring a knife, and inflicting & severe wound on her bead > The enure party were arrested b; oe on obnson, togetber with Mclatire an m Foster, a colored man, who professes to be the keeper of the houre. Justice Walter committed Mrs. Kagan. Mrs. Donovan, Hugh Kagan, and Mrs. MoManaa, and Henry Bulter for assaults, and Foster for keeping & disorderly house, to jail, and Mcla- tire, who proves to be a deserter from the 5t® U. S. cayalry, was returned to his regimeat. The parties bave frequently been in the hands of tbe police. The neigborhood will Lad that for a time at least, they will be rid of them ——_o—____. In Love With THE Dancens.—On Tose- day night two sailors, Henry Reed and Wm. Holbrook, went to the Canterbury, and fl desperately in love with two of the dancers, Fanny May and Lottie Langley. They secured audience with the girls, which took place in a room in the rear of the stage. Here, over a bot- tle of wine, an arrangement for a meeting of the parties the next night was agreed upon, to take place atter the Trformance Was over at tbe Canterbury, and one of the enamored swains gave twenty-five dollars to clinch the bargain. The sailors were on hand last night, and waited, according to agreement, st the bottom of the steps, but the girls made their way out in the rear, and Jack, in fact the two Jacks, were disappointed. T jorning they procured 8 warrant, charging swindling, and the girls were arrested a roundsman iy. and taken before Justice Walter. The parues compromised, and the girls returned the mo- ney. The Justice, however, fined them $5 each for enticing prostitatior consequence of this occurrence both of the girls received a notification at the station, from the manager of the Canterbury, that their services were no longer required at that establishment oS Tue Lone Briver.—Editor Star > Un behalf of the merchants of Washington, will you please call the attention of the energetic Com- missioner of Public Buildings to the injurious effect of the suspension of travel across the Long Bridge. It is only necessary to refer to the (often peeves) identificauon of Major French with the interests and prosperiiy of our city to convince our business men of Bis desire to assist them to the extent of his author- ity. The object of this communication is to appeal to him to devise some means by which the bridge may be immediotely repaired and trade and travel (now being giverted to other localities) be restored to their legitimate chan- ueis. A Mexcuanr. ee CRIMINAL Court, Judge Fisher —Yesterday, Jobn Johnson was convicted of petty larceny, and sentenced to three weeks in jail. Jacob Watson and Wm Brown were tried for larceny, when the former was acquitted and the latter convicted. Brown was sentenced to two weeks in jail. Oliver for defense. John Brown was convicted of larceny, and sentenced to eighieen months in the Albany penitentiary. This morning, the case of William Young and Patrick McCann, alias Patrick MeKen- hey, indicted for robbing Mrs. Annie Lang of ten dollars, were placed on trial. J.B. Adams and F. W. Jones for defense. UNSEASONABLE WraTRER.—Themometer 78 degrees in the shade to-day, and still tending upward, as shown at Franklin's. The air is as soft and baimy &s at the end of May, and suggestive of summer clothing and iced drinks. The oid folxs shake their and say it is only “weather breeder,’ and that St. Patrick is likely to usher in his natal day with an atmospberic change of programme. They say a storm im the phy- sical world is certain about that time, eves if the threatened Fenian tornado fails to Sweep over Canada, as advertised, =~ AccIDENT.—This morning, about 8 o’elock: asthe Metropolitan Truck was starting from the house, on Massachusetts avenue, near 5th street, to the fire, with a number of the mem- bers seated upon it, Mr. Lewis P. Seibold, of the Fire Alarm Telegraph, who was sitting on a pile of rope, fell off, and one of the wheels psssed over his shoulders, severely bruisi him. He was carried to his residence on the corner of $th and H streets, and medical atten- dance procured. ———_o——__ Scsricrovs.—Last night, officers Morgan and Crown, of the second precinct, found in a stable near Benning’s Bridge five colored men and a white man, and taking them in custody, marched them to the station house. The col- ored men stated that they had been invited by the white man to stop in the stable, but it is be- lieved that they h: met to make a raid on some it. Justice Walter this morning com- mitted them to the workhoase. nee Lost Kry—This morning, a large brass key, evidently a store key, which had been stolen, was taken by & storekeeper on the ayenue from a boy, and given to Sergeant Eckloff, at the Fourth Ward Station. meen tae L&ctvrE.—Hon. S.S.Cox delivers his cele- brated lecture on “Irish Witand Humor,” at Odd Fellows’ Hall, this evening. —— ee Prrsonal.—Ex-Governor Bradford, of Md., is at Willards.’ — Affairs in Georgetown. CANAL—We have no arrivals by canal to report. LOUR AND GRAIN MARKET.—The market for breadstuffs contunues without any impor- lant change in price. We quote flour, super, St $5, and extras at $9.50n$10); family, Wall the way up to $14, as to quality. The nominal Price of wheat may be quoted at €2.10a82.20 for Ted, and $2.20a$2.50 for white. Corn—No sales re this merning. A range of 65 to 72 ets. Will include all the varieties and qualities that are likely to be offered on the opening of canal navigation. Port or GrorGeTtown.—Entered—Schoon- er United States, Hugbes, trom Annamessex. Cleared—Steamer John Gibson, Young, for New York; sehr. United States, Hughes, for Alexandria. Business at custom-house dull. cu LINE TIMORE, WASHINGTON ALEXANDRIA mae 5 * GEORGETOWN: dons 2 sting with ong EBCRANDISE OF Seer " T S MEBO EVE SCKIPTION FORWARDED WITH PISPATOH AT THE LOWEST RATES. 87” The above Line is strictly a Howe Live, the Proprietors being old residents of Baltimore and Washington, of long experience in the for- warding . They conficently solicit the of public Offices:—114 South Eutaw street. Baltimore, and Baltimore and Washington Depot, Washington, FARLAND, Baltimore. ITEPHENSON, Washington, D9. piers AND CAGES ESE, BOSTON—The & I Packet Schooner GEN. SHERIDAN, Capt, Samuel J. Buelt, is <4 J. FOLLER , 370 Sth street, between Gand H. mbié-2m* por toad 3% A above port, and will ‘Apply to HARTLEY & BROTHER. miest™ 95 and 97 Water st. Georgerswn r MERICAN DISINFECTANT AND DE i] TODORIZER Thie article is entirely without ‘and will entirely absorb all foul ad retail at atmospheres. Sold wholesal: [ALLAN'S, corner 6th strest and Pa. a stock of LUMBER of alt Kinds Also, SHINGLES and KETS. fi i ee ae PALLET c EEDORRTE, m 14-6t* corner | REEST TREES !! Tv FOR SALE CHEAP. ul sale a number of beautiful READE TREES, of x One ge gg . Pe Hoes eos PHD MGAN. mb 14-6¢ a. 'ANOY DRESS “hich offerti Saree Sie ges etal which they are determined to sell cheap. mt ét a TAKE PABTIOULAB NOTIOR.