Evening Star Newspaper, March 17, 1866, Page 2

—oeE ‘ , = EVENING STAR. W. B. WALLACH, Editor and Proprietor. HINGTON CITY: S7 READING MATTER ON EVBRY PAGE. SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- PHIO AND OTHER MATTER. THE LOAN BILL. The House of Representatives devoted the Whole of its sessions yesterday, both in the Morning and evening, to the consideration of the loan bill, which was finally rejected. The discussion was long and animated, and par- ticipated in by & number of members. Mr. Stevens made an argument in support of his substitate for the original bill. by which he restricted the Secretary from funding any of the non-interest-bearing notes of the United States, and thus deprived him of the power of contracting currency. At a late hour of the night the Honse, under the action of the pre- wious question, came to & yote on the bill and amendments thereto. Mr. Morrill’s amend- ment, striking out the foreign loan feature of the original bill, was adopted. Mr. Stevens’ substitute for the whole bijl was rejected. The House then voted on the original bill ss amend- ed, and it was rejected—yeas 61, nays 70, near- ly one-third of the members of the House being absent. Pending a motion to reconsider the vote, the House at near midnight adjourned. The failure of the bill at this time would have a most disastrous influence upon our Dational finances, and it is belirved the House will on Monday reconsider its hasty action of Inst night. ‘The New York Tribune expresses the opinion of thoughtful practical men everywhere when it says: “Give the Sec: ft ti! ‘reasn the uower be asks it, ana we ibeliove our cure Fency would be within ten per cent. of par before he coul4 redeem one quarter of our out- standing greenbacks. For, the instant he be- ns to redeem, banks will begin to hoard; and t will take us toward resumption with giant strides. As yet, the banks have no competitors for greenbacks; but let us begin to redeem them, and they will appreciate rapidly.” DISMANTLING THE FOBTS. THE DEFENCES OF TRE FEDERAL METROPOLIS ON A PEACE FOOTING. Msjor General Angur yesterday issued an order to dismantle the following forts of the defences north of the Potomac: Forts Carroll, Stanton, Baker, Mahan, Lincoln, Lotten, Sio- cum, Stevens, Reno, and Sumner. He has di- rected all ordnance and ordnance stores to be turned in at the Washington Arsenal, and the engineer property to be disposed of under in- structions from the Engineer Department. This reduces the famed «defences of Wash- ington” te a peace footing, and leaves of them Only the powerful water battery on the Mary- land shore, above Fort Foote, which, armed With the heaviest and most improved artillery, commands the Potomac river for miles below and above; the formidable werk on the Vir- ginia shore, near Alexandria, known as Bat. tery Rodgers, mounted with heavy guns ef Jong range, also essential to guard the river approach to the Metropolis; and Fort Whipple, in Virginia, about midway between Alexan- dria and this city, used as a military prison, and to which the Old Capitol prisoners were removed. The two former will no doubt be permanently retained and strengthened. One or two works in Virginia are temporarily re- tained for storage of ordnance. Tue OreRa —There was a fair attendance at Grover's lastevening to hear Mozait’s «Don Giovanni,” butits rendition was not as satis- factory as on former occasions, although soMe passages were given with great effect. We may imstance the charming trio im the first act, by Johannsen, (Denna Anna,) Rotter, (Donna El- vVira,) and Habelmann, (Den Octavio,) which was enthusiastically applauded. Hermann’‘s conception of «‘Leporello” is fair, but he did not sing and act the part with his usual spirit, Formes acted the part of “Don Giovanni” with easy grace and abandon, but his voice is inade- Quate fo snstain sucha trying role. Lehman and Dziuba as “Masetto” and “Zerline” were passable. ; This evening the immortal Beethoven's only Opera, “Fidelio,” will be given with a strong cast, and Johannsen will undertake the part of “Leonora,” a role so trying that the great com- poser kept his Opera from the public for years because he could not find asinger to give the music of this character, in accordance with his conception of it. THE DEBATE YusTeRDAY.—Among the bes; efforts of the day yesterday in the debate upon the loan bill was the forcible speech ot Mr. Darling, of New York, in itssupport. He took gtonnd in favor of providing for the payment of the compound interest notes; in fayor of keeping legal tenders (non-interest) afloat as the circulating medium; in favor of exempting imcomes below two thousand dollars from tax- ation, and in favor of protection to our manu- factures, and of a discrimination in favor of the poor, by removing taxes from the actual necessaries of life. These ideas he elaborated With much force and ability. p eases SEE #7 From Brophy & Burch, corner 9th and D streets, we Bave the following new reading matter:—“Ireland’s Destiny Revealed, or the Prophecy of St.Maluchy;” “Maxwell Drewitt,” @ novel by F. G. Trofford, author of “George Geitb;” and «dhe Lady’s Friend” (edited by Mrs Petersou) for April. 7 From J. Shillington, Odeon Building, we have an advance copy of Godey for April. S7 The attention of the Commissioner of Public Buildings m Washington is calied to the injurious effect of the suspension of travel across the Long Bridge, alike upon the citizens of Washington aud the couutry on this side of the Potomac —Alezandria Gazette. #7 The Mormons of Salt Lake City aremuch exercised over an opposition ucket of; the “Gentiles” in the municipal elections. &7 Fifty-three brothel-keepers were arrested in je wight, at Chicago, recently. ‘be Fenian scare in Canada is working Mischief in the newspaper offices. The Lon- don (C. Free Press ten tom positors in the volunteer service, And requests its patrons to be forbearing until after St. Patrick’s Day. B27 A Yreka (Cal.) woman was divorced at noon, one day recently, and murried again at 2 p. m. on the same day. m7 The San Antonio (Texas) Herald is charmed with the serene peace that prevails in that city: -“With the exception of fifteen or twenty fights and the exchange ofa few friend- ly shots without any untortunate result, noth- ing has happened of moment fortwo days. &7 The Chicago Times comments upon the hypocrisy of the radicals in the use of high- sounding and popular phrases, such, for in- stance, as “Manhood Suffrage,” implying a privilege for all manhood,” when, iu iact, it Only means negroes at the South. B77 AtSt. Louis, on the Wt, George Starr, under sentence for the killing of William Smuth, was taken out of his cell in the county jnil for the purpose of being baptized by im- Mersion, which ceremony was performed at the Christian Baptist Church. Ss Fifty dollars bave been offered for the pen with which the President signed the yeto mMesenge. ‘UNCLAIMED TELEGEAMS, AMERICAN TEL . vequiies Witlarde® Notel, March TF 186. The ‘ollowing Telegrams remain in this anceli veted, for want of suffictent address and from oe el Bien vens, Gen Dad, B. P. SNYDER, Manager. AMERICAN TrLzonara Comr, NY, r remain in this office Undelivered, for sufficient address aud from ey causes” be ° Wm) Mecrath,” a Richa’ pow 1-tf P. B. SNYDEK. Manager. OUNDRY ORT as OF hey To MoRnow il ometats ihtited + The sable at = BEY. DB. SAMBON WILL PREACH TO the B: i re Tian aa aE it o'clock 9 aoe nOw cordially invited. é ei) lex MES. &. PETT =. 617th ack pi ts i ckets, 0 ead Maryland Conference. [Corres: ce of the Star.] Baltimore, March 16.—Editor Siar: The Maryland Conference began its sessions at the Starr Church, in this city, on Wednesday, and the large number of ministers trom Maryland, Pepnsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and the lay delegates accompanying them, nu over two hundred altogether, attracts large congregations to the church. The business transacted by the Conference up to this time was of imfportance in preparing for the busi- ness of the remainder of session, and was dispo-ed of with great unanimi:y. Among the Ministers visiting the Conference we Tecog- nized the venerable Eli Henkle, the first Pres- fdent of the Conference, looking very well for & minister who bas served iu the itinerancy so many years, (over half a century,) and now 79 years of age. The venerable Dr. Francis Wal- ters resumes his plece among the ministers of the Conference, but not on the active lis'. Rev. Dr. T. B. Baish is present, and has consented to deliver a lecture before the Conterence upon clerical manners and habits. The representa- tives of the local ministry are beginning to arrive, to participate in the election of dele- ates to the General Conference to meet in eorgetown in May next. According to the law of the church the election will take place next Monday, when sixteen or eighteen dele- gates, an equal number of ministers and lay- mer, will be elected. The Conference is\pro- ceeding with great unanimity in the transaction of business. The reporis from the various cir- euits and stations are very encouraging, and the ministers wilf return to their fields of labor under very favorable circumstances. Yours, &c., T. (8b Pataick’s DAY! IRISHMEN! THERE'S LIFE IN THE OLD LAND YET! GO TO ODD FELLOWS’ HALL TU-NIGHT AND BE CONVINCED, GO EARLY AND SECURE SEATS. it Tema FATHER OTOOLH'S LEOTURE. 4 The members of the CATHOLIO BENE IAL TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY will e at Gonzaga Mall on SATURDAY EV xt, at 7 o’cleck, for the purpese of attend ing the Lecture to be delivered at SEATON HALL by the Rev. Timorny J. O’Too.x. their former es- teemed President. The annual election of officers of the Bociety will take place on SUNDAY EVEN- ING next, at 6 o'clock, By order. m 16-2t JOHN T.C. CLARK, Secretary. BREECH-LOADING ARM—The Board for the examination of Breech-Loading Arms, of which General Hancock is President, is now in session at No 51 Winder’s Building. EN- Arme will be received daily, between the hours of 11 a, m. and 2p. m., until further notice. Inventors are requested to submit their arms in or by agent to the Keeorder of the Board. = W. OWENS, Captain 5th U.S. Cavalry, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel U.S. A., mh 13-tf Rec: NOTICE —TO THE TAX PAYERS OF WASh INGTON CITY.—The Board of As sessors having completed the Annual Assessment for 1865, hereby give notice that they willsitas a Board of Appeals and for the purpose of making corrections from WEDNESDA 4th instant. to April Ist. 1866, inclusive, (Sun their room So. 6, Basement Stery. City Hall. from 9 a. ‘eis 2 fe 32+ der of the President “4 NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.—The distribution department of the Washington ae Light Cg ed have removed their office to No. 464 0th tween D and E. where persons who have reason to believe that their meters or service pipes are out of order, will please notify WM. YORKEE, Superintendent of Distribution, who will give prompt attention. sez | GRO. R. McILHENNY, Engineer. OR SALE CHEAP—A handsome no-top BUG- FG SU Sass, caetgee 72 Pe BY BALLS, PARTIES, &e. 0. 0. F. LEVER. I. 0. 0. F. Leven of EASTERN LODGR, No.7, eae a’ ‘o Treat ONDA EVENING. March 19. 1935: Tickets @1, admitting a gentleman and adios, Commitee of Arrangemenis Garrett. %. H. Whitemore. 4 Cinerton. m 16-3* LOST AND FOUND. .H. OH'S, No. 131 rest 9th and 10th sta. Islan!. mb i7-3t —F ‘5 E street. between $4 and 4th, a Newfoundland SLUT PUP, black, with white paws apd white face with biack spots Whoever will veteran it will be handsomely rewarded. m17- ATCH LOST—A lady's Gold Hunting-oase Watch and Ohain, on Friday afternoon, March 16th, on F street, or 44 street, or inan F street car. A liberal reward will be given if turned to MORBISON’S Bookstore, Pena near ie Bt. REWABRD-—If the who took my COAT $5 from the Billiard Seleon, over ver's ater, It evening. by mistake or otherw..¢, will return the memosandum book, with the foyeed therei: nd the letters, to 248 F street, or to any e where I can get them, shall receive the rad, withnale sroure; Herring's patcat, ‘Leave » Her: 3 at the Post Office In Georgetown. Will be saltably rewarded. m 16-28" AKEN UP ESTBAY—A red COW and CALF. The ouaer can have theme b paving for ree. We5a Dunbarton strect. Gosrgstown, mh tater REWARD—L 15th instant, $1 0 about 2% o’clock m., in front of the ‘Treasu r street, a small fawn colored Grey HOUND, with white nec! The above reward will be paid if left at 213 Pa. ave. mn = REWABPD — Strayed away, last Tuesday & night, a red horned COW, with white face. The finder will receive the above reward by re- turning her to JOHN LYNCH, Ridge mie cal om * tween ith and Sth and M and N sts. 3 TULEN—On Thoraday evening, about 5 o'clock, + from Towers’ Stables, ea street, between HL and the avenue, alight BAY HORSE. dark mane and tail; hair rubbed off on each side of tail; good size. A liberal reward will ba id if returned to owner. C. WITMER, No. 111 Vv. moh 15-3t* 0 REWARD—LOST OB STOLEN—A small HAND TRUNK, containing papers of no use to any one but the subscriber. A reward of $50 willbe paid to any one who will returm 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, No. 38 Congress st., Georgetown, BOARDING. FEW GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOM- modated with BOARD; also. Table BOARD, Furnished ROOMS, withont Board. if desired, 2st., few doors south of Penna. ay. t PARDEE: m 10 2w* —Two or threo more obta DARD by applying at No. 83 Penn- sylvania a hear 2ist street. House having recentiy changed occnpants. has been refitted aud renovated. ms comfortable and pleasant. rentiomen can BUG. moderaie. fe 77 tt etrect, Georgetowne D Oo NO: 74 Frederick | rane BOARD at No. 464 10th street.a fow Ls 25 rs ‘ora vorth of the avenue. Terms $25 OWA AND THE REBELLION. by L.. D. Inger- | mo: "4 dot 4 eon. Lhd Loy) by ore ek Mokan. cornet So oO nsylvania enne = = = = herd: corner Tth and Dats, 7 nd SE Sep PERSONAL. Jeet ee CE EO SUPPLY oF Dp DARBY'S Consultation B 4 s . vonsul on Roo! MAILLARD CANDIES, ireet, ite Oad F ai CHOCOLATE CREAM: BF" Separste apartments fer pat 8, CHOCOLATE CARAMELS, _mhI7-tf Corner i4ih and F atreets, ((BEAP CROCKERY AND GLASS WARE. In ad dition to our steck of fi . CROCKERY. snd GLASS WAWE. we hees a full line of COMMON WARE, at very low Prices, wholesale an¢FeaB & BEVERIDGE m 17-6t™ 504 Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th st. D° YoCR Own SHAMPOOING. SHAMPOOING LIQUID By the ounco or pint. For sale by CHARLES 8. TAFT, Chemist and Druggist, 467 Ninth street, between E and F, m 17-3t Opposite Chronicle Office. OR SALE—The fast satling YACHT, “Black For ent pee ae enraes = articulars r Japtai| Bn at ith et, Wharf, Talande AS Rae JOOD AND COAL—GRE. u Ww InN PRICES. ules Coal of the very best quality, egg and stove, (2,210 1] ver ton. a apartments for patie Ofice hours from) wutit 3. M2, 3.9, Weicat Blind, Ph! weian ‘Heal : m neas, Paralysis. Rheumation, vers. Female Weaknesses. Nervousness, sia. Fits. &c. Rooms 473 lth streot, near mh 3@-Im*™ ene [cYARLAND, STEPIL D McFArrax FEE REMSON & Co mh 17-1m* Magnetic and Clairvoy- by La: on Hi nda? \d Fe- BALTIMORE, WASHINGTON, ALEX AND , . >. L GEORGETOWN. zi And Points on and Connecting with the Orange & MERCHANDISE OF EVERY DESCRI D! E i PTL FOBWARDED WITH DISPATOH AT “ LOWEST RATES. 87 The above Line is strictly a Hows Line, the Proprietors being old residents of Baltimore and Washington, and of long experience in the for- warding business. They conficently solicit the patronage of the public. Offices:—114 South Butaw street. Baltimore, and Peltimore and Washington Depot, Washington, JOHN McFARLAND, Baltimore. ds.) at : JOHN A, STEPHENSON, Washington, D.C. AON loka one AORSE FREER Reo ne ood al ol 'r cord, , +, Also, Sawed and Split Wood always on hand, Pe Rie g O8 SALE.—A fine strong Bay senarniscash. | Office and Yard—Corner Magsacha- Wore pee eee ‘m 16-8t GEO. T, LANGLEY & SON, avenue. between 17th and 13th streets, ‘} HATS’ HATS! N EW And desirable styles of HATS constantly opening. snch as the Driving Mat. Derby. Brivtolybelug self conforming to the head at Jso, the Ladies’ Pearl Deiby, together with’ the lasers style gentlemen JLK AND CASSIMERE HATS. 4 aoe conformed to the head within few minutes c 7. I. B.H. STINEMETZ, mh 1é-lw_ Hatter, 234 Pa. ave., near 13th st, Ort CAKE, OIL MEAL, Every one owning a horse should nse the above articles, especially at this season of the year. SEED OATS. ue article for sale; the very best fn the FLOUR, MEAL, MILL FEED, BALED HAY, For sale low, in quantities to suit, by W.M.GALT & 0O., mb 16-tf Corner Ind. ave and ist strect. IDWELL&HEND S67 Dees, EO%- Dealers in all the latest styles of PAPER HANGINGS, WALL PAPERS, AND WINDOW SHADES, Suitable for Parlors, Halls, Dining Rooms, &c. Also, on hand, a fine assortment of OIL CLOTH TABLE COVERS,RUSTIC BLINDS, PICTURE CORDS AND TASSELS, m 15-3t* ,OR SALE—A dark BAY MABE, medium size works well in double or single harness, perfeetly gentle. and rides ie under the IN, cor- m paddle ly to b. MIDD her Fand 2th 2th streeta. aay rivate sale. Can HUGUELY &« Bow. N,on New York avenue. between 6th and 7th ts. Can trot inside of three minutes. m 15-6t* CF =. s 2a 70 tubs New York BUTTER, 40 kegs Glades BUTTER. 15 barrels ROLL BUTTER. Just received and fo r sale at lowest Bricce. D.E. PUTBOW, m1s-St* h st Ce4t: COAL Just received, direct from the mines, another car- goof very Superior COAL, which Iam selling ata reduction on former prices. G. eat dekuction made to those who buy largely. H. CLAY STEWART, Wholesale and Retail Dealer, Office corner H and 12th streeta, Yard 15th street and Canal. D AND COAL AT REDUCED PRICES Best OAK 8 per cord; best PINE $7 per cord; Mixed WOOD 86 per cord. Best COAL $12 per 2,240 pounds. ed and S,lit OAK $1€; Sawed and Split Pine 89. All of which they effer at the lowest cash prices. Delivered to any part of the city. Office 12th b ort notice, in dl » country by experienced workmen, athe al = Ail ————— Bel tee REMEMBER THE PLACE, L' MBER! LUMBE Bit LUMBER 367 D STBEET NEAR NINTH, FEANKLIN HALL BUILDING, bet. Sth and 10th sts., opposite Seaton Hall, Bh 16-lin Washington, D.C. Fp WHITE GOODs, ‘Ten cases just received, consisting of JACONKT AND CAMBBIO MUSLINS, MULL, SWISS, FBENCH and INDIA MUS- Liss, JONES’ 5-4 SKIRTING CAMBBICS, PLAIN, PLAID and STRIPED NAINSOOK, STRIPED AND CHECK CAMBRIOS, DOTTED AND F1@’D SWISS MUSLINS, CAMBRIC HAIR CORD AND INDIA DIM- ITY, FEENOH AND ENGLISH BRILLIANTS, MARSEILES in great variety, ENGLISH LONG CLOTH, TRISH LINENS, BIBD’s-EYE LINEN, FINE LINEN, CAMBBIC and LINEN LAWN LINEN CAMBBIO HANDKEROHIEFS in great variety, NOTICE. ‘The above goods are of fresh importation, were bought for Cash at LOW PRICES, and will be sold by the piece at a vory small profit. m 16-2t en th 8 106 PPsoLretion OF COPABTNERSHIP. rtnership heretof< ene snd frm of SUMNER & Wine. between oth and 10th under the in the Jo! A large stock of LUMBER of all kinds. Also, SHINGLES and PICK ETS. for sale low by WILLET & REDGRAVE, m 14-6¢" corner l4th street and the canal. rT BEES ! TREBS!! it ve for ea pum! BHADE het) of the Chotoust varlotions English Maple, Horse Chestaut, &c.,&c A THOS. P. MORGAN, mh 14-6t head of 2th street. Jor MORE st SELBY's No. 323 Penneyivani a hich th vaNCy Di th LA a pi f whic! ey are offer! at LJ Ww ¥).25 per yard. Also. zy eneral assortment of | S ODS, which they are dotermined to sell cheap. mlé 4t To, TINNERS—For tale, two STANDS, ono in the Center, and the other in the Northern Li- berty Market. For particulars Anaulre at the tin- 8 stand. on mari - berty Market ei ihee’ ts agiecieae GBEAT REDUCTION OF PRICES. COAL! COAL!! AND woop! woop! At the lowest market prices fur CASH, sold by W. T. STONE, Office and yard corner 6th street and Missouri avenue, on the canal. mh 10-1m ‘OR BOSTON—The A 1 Packet Sch FP URERIDAN, Cope carackst Sehooner GEN. eae pony Haas the above port, and will. A HARTLEY & BRO’ mu 95 and 97 Water sts Georgetown, ABDEN AND, FLOWER 8EE G TREES, &c. oe JOHN SAUL From his long cxper fa" special arn eats wet ean warrant geen inh oq5at to those he has had the pleasure of sup- }, is this day disso}: tomers in past . Par octet Rance ets mevttase: | mex Pyamteape.ceeget = te novus jeorge W. a ive bis per- | 7 IT TE [i iterdence to all work be en- ar well ai Ge Hane | Sia cantata Regs nae Cece Washington, D_O., March 10,138. mh isiwe | gpolaware.' , Sad all the other oslebrated Currande Goeeeeries, Blackberries, w 8. berries, &c. TY 1**5- wen, nemp, corron, betes Evorgreons. Roses, Dablias, Phiox- FANCY AND OTHER TWINES. with creryphigerepenm, and other bedding plants, Algo, DENOR,HAND,WOOD and other SORBWS, | B6¥8, all at moderate prices oiiete aan ‘or e at Ne. street. jAUL, mbm J.D. EDMOND & 00, | _*77-coet * 399 7th street, near H. ¥ THE REBELLION. By Hi INDOW Tar Wane District, at te Lowen sremunerative Byglene’ fe. Diapers Antone ey prices, at" MARE RITER'S, ina 2 vols. é i ieM@Gw* 8 doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall, fo l7 a : pitch: ARI Mb ten eRaatott 1 — WeoPs PGS SERGE. QlPSbe . GiGi: GC, EG. Er ioteckee. of2.O,. GES Dio..Paie. EPES|HES.c) Ee ed GOVERNMENT SEUCURITi es. Wasstxetos, March 17. 1206, Jsy Oooke & Oo. furnish the following quo tations of Government securities “ ae Setting it 6 U.S G's Osapon, 1881 ..... One-year Certificates—new SEW YORK FIRST BOARD HALRS. Coupons, 164%: Five Twenties, 1862, ——; Five Twenties, 1864, 1034; Five Twenties, 1965, ——; Ten Forties, %\; Seven Thirsies, 9X; Certificates, 994; Gold, 130%. _ oro —____. SANITARY MEASURES A large quantity of lime has been purchased by the Freedmen’s Bureau, at the order of General Howard, which is intended to supply the colored residents of Washington, for the purpose of having a general policing of their houses and grounds on theappro?ch of spring. Every colored resident is to be notified to thoroughly cleanse and whitewash his dwell- ing and outbuildings by a certain time. Ifnot done, then he will be obliged to do it under the superintendence of the Inspector General of the Bureau. This is a very necessary sanitary precaution, now that the warm season is ap- proaching; and from the authority being suf- ficient to cause a general compliance with the order, it will not fail to be highiy beneficial in keeping at bay all contagious diseases. BOUNTY DECISION. On & claim for $100 bounty, preferred by a soldier who enlisted July 1, 1861, under the provisions of General Orders numbers 15 and 25 of isl, which do not limit the term of enlistment to two years’ service in order to entitle volunteers to the $100 bounty allowed at that time, and who was discharged for disa- bility before the expiration of two years, the Paymaster General has decided that the soldier is not entit'ed to the bounty in quest@n, for these reasons, viz:—The act of July 22, isl, apples to all three years men who enlisted from the commencement of the rebellion up to the call of July 18, 1564; but General Order No. 38, of I-64, from the War Department, 1s planatory of General Orders Nos. 15 and 25, of 1661, and this plainly states that a continued service of two years is requisite to entitle yol- unteers to the $100 Government bounty. INTERNAL BEVENUE DECISION. Collectors of internal revenue in the Southern States have been instructed by the Commis- sioner to collect tax on all taxable property which is being removed from their respective districts: and, in ease the duty on cotton and other articles which may have been assessed is refused, after demand having been made, pro- dings will be instituted for the collection of the duties by distrain and sale of property, unless the articles are removed under bond, provided by the regulations of October 9, 1~ INCORRECT. The statement recently made by one of the Washington papers, that thirteen thousand dollars in fractional currency only is issued daily from the Printing Bureau of the Treasury Department, does great injustice to that branch of the Treasury. The amount of fractional currency issued daily from the Printing Burean is seldom less than $50,000. WHITE HOUSE. The crowd of visitors in waiting to see the President was yery large again to-day, the most of whom obtained #n audience. Among these were Lieut. Gen. Grant, Senators Doo- little, Hendricks, Guthrie. and Representatives Banks, Stillwell, Eggleston, and Mr. Fowler member elect from Tennessee. CONGRESS TO-DAY, The Senate is notin session to-day, and the House is so only in name, the day being de- voted to the delivery of set speeches, ‘on the state of the Union.” Mr. Hill, ot Indiana, is declaiming to empty benches, about the Lord knows what. Tax Drawtne Room REcEPTIONS AT THE An evening cotemporary of “Although the weather this afternoon is not of the pleasantest description, the Drawing Room reception at the Executive Mansion by the iadies of the President's family was attend. ed by a large company of the best and most distinguished families now residing or yisit- ing in the Federal Capital.” No doubt all this would have been the case had the reception come off; but as already stated by us, the programme of the White House receptions having been changed, there was no reception at the Execution Mansion yesterday. A CANARD was extensively circulated this morning to the effect that a prominent member of the House from Pennsylvania had attempt. ed to cut his throat in a fit of temporary insan- ity. The story caused considerable excitement, and sent a number of his friends to the rooms of the honorable member on Capitoi Hill to make inquiries, where the style of caustic answer they received from him for their pains was sufficient to prove that he was not only vigorously alive and kicking, but as saturnine and savage as ever—in short, that they had been badly sold. THE NUMBER of applications for appoint- ments in the Treasury Department to positions of all kinds is about thirty per day. @7 This is the day, big with the fate of Sweeney and of Canada. Ali quiet on the St Lawrence, so far as heard from. ————<+e--___ XXXIXTH CONGRESS—FIRST SESSION. SATURDAY. March 17. THES: TE was not in session to-day. Hovser.—In accordance with the under- standing amongst the members previous to the adjournment last night, the session of to- day was devoted to general debate, to the ex- clusion of business. After the reading of the journal— Mr. Hill, of Ind., took the floor, and read a lengthy speech on the subject of restoration, discussing the present siatus of the States late- ly in rebe! m, and taking strong ground against their admission, at this time, to any share in the management of the Government. He was followed by Mr. Dumont, of Ind. who also delivered a written speech on the same subject, which bad not yet been con- cluded at quarter past two o'clock, when our report closed. EXCITEMENT AT THE Farr IN ALEXANDRIA A considerable excitement was caused last eve- ning at the far. being beld at Stewart's Hal! the M. FE. Church South, by the entrance of s number of soldiers, bearing with them a large United States flag, which they err ima con- spicuous place in the room. ‘They all paid tor \beir admission, and spent very freely of their money while in tbe Hail. Shortly after their entrance, they requested the removal of the portraits of the rebel Generals Lee and Jack- son, which had been allowed by the masagers to be put up im different parts of the Hall, The poriraits were promptly removed by the mana- gers, and xfter the soldiers had obtained thi« iheir avowed object, they retired im an orderly manner, taking with them the flag which they brought.—Alezandria Journal. AU,S. Assrssor WiiprEp.—Captain H. A. Forsythe, U.S. Assessor for the Smythe coun- ty district, was whipped with @ “hickory” by the Deputy Sheriff. McDonald, at Marion, on Friday last. The difficulty originated from 2 charge made by the deputy that the assessor had been guilty of speculations by which he had relieved certain distillers of the payment of ther taxes for 1*64. 87-A correspondent states the snow in the garrison at Fort Ridgeley, Minn., was at one time during the win‘er thirty feet deep, and the thermometer 35 degrees below zero. Ali the animals in the quartermaster’s stable were entirely buried Macaig: the snow, which was with difBculty cleared away to feed them. aa It was good advice that Gen. Sherman fave in bis recent littlespeech at Detroit. Said be:—«TI know the man at the bead of affairs in Washington, and all we bave to do is to trust him. Exercise forbearance and patriotism, and give the President yonr hearty and carnest support.”— Evening Commercial. 7 Mr. Sumner w receiving the «cold ehon!éer” from many of his former admirers. The New York Tribune says -—« If we insist, with Mr Stanner. im having everything done exaetly as we could wish or not at all, wesball Le defeated and prostwated.” TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. LAPER FROM CANADA. Expected Attack from Detroit—500 Oifer ja thelr Services—| West Indian Squadron Oraered to Hal- ifax. Montreal, March 17.—The Government bas received an official letter from Windsor, O. W., stating thatthe mayor of Detroi: hat Saic that there was a likelihood of an attack from that nt. he Six Nations of Indians had offered the ernment the services of 50 braves. r Frederick Bruce has ordered the West India squadron to Halifax with all the dis- posable troops trom the West ladies. The ex- extement here has much abated. STILL LATER FROM CANADA. Revenue Cutter Watching the Fenians— Reinfercements from Engiand Expected— The Present Military Force of the Prov- inces—Excitement Lust Night. Toronto, March 17 —It is reported thata revenue catter is watching the Fenians otf Ogdensburg. Large reinforcements of troops are expected from England sbortly, stong them some regi- ments of cavalry. present about ten thousand regulars are ia. besides eleven thousand volunteers + And at least fitteen thousand fully armed militia are ready (o move at a moment's ce, and eighty Yhousand more could soon made avaiable. The Government has an immense number of ers of volunteers well drilled, to lead the militia, and a large number at St. Jobas. They are daily increasing. id There was some little excitement on the Wes- trn frontier last night, occasioned by noisy demonstrations in honor of St. Patrick. ops were under arms last night, but allis to-day. t quiet St. Patrick's Day in New Yerk—19.000 Irishmen in Procession. New Yors, March 17.—Fine day. The Hi- berninns are assembling in great numbers for the procession, which will move about one o'clock. The streets are thronged with anux- sovs Spectators, and the utmost good order prevails. Itisexpected over 40,000 Irishmen will move in the precession. Acolemn pontifical high mass was celebrated this forenoon. Murderers to be Executed. HARRISBURG, March 17.-Gov. Curtin this morning issued warrants for the execution of Honser and Buezer, the murderers of Miss Poliy Paul, of Cambria county, and Christian iserger, the murderer of Miss Mary Watt, of Germantown. The warrants fix the execn- tion of the two former on April 20th, and the latter on April 27th. Fire in Buffalo. Brrraxo, March 17.—The New York Central Raiiraad freight heuse and elevator, in Ohio =\reet, was destroyed this morning. Loss very heavy. Baltimore Markets. BaLtTimore, March 17.—Fiour heavy. Wheat st y. Corn firm, receipts ght, yellow 647), hite Oats firm, 48350. Provisions neglect- +d. Lard i+y. Whisky dull at $2.27. Clover Seed £5.40aG5.75. New York Markets. New York, March 17.—Cotton dull. Flour ‘ull; common declining: Southern heavy. at dull and drooping. Gorn qniet and Vork buoyant, Lard firm. Whisky but nominal, LOCAL NEWS, pte Inge Sciv aGatnst Tue Street Rar- roap Comrany.—In the Circuit Court, Chief Justice Cartter, the case of Stein against the Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company is on trial—an action for $10,000 damages for injuries received by having his legs broken while riding on the igont plat- form of @ car, in September, 1864. Messrs. Schmidt and Mattingly for plamtiff, and Brad- ley and Marbery for uie Company. esti rday the plaintiff, Fred Stein, was first called and tesufied that he got on the front of the car when it was as fall as usual: that a piece of timber was lying on the front platform; and in gong through the Capitol enclosure the umber strnck Sgainst the gate and crushing nst the car broke his leg. Witness isa er and from the effect of the injuries received he has not been able to work at his trade since. Several witnesses testified to the injuries he received and the manner he received them. Mr. Riely, the conductor on the car at the time, testified thi@morning that a jack for raising coaches was placed om the car at 7th street, before Stein goton. Stein rot on at first the rear pintform, and he was told to go inside, but instead he went on the front. There were than six or seven passengers in at and he was asked to come inside, bat inued to sit on the front piatform. "The jack not as long as the car was wide, and Was between Stein and the driver. By the Tegulations of the company, freight is always taken on the front platiorm. After the close of the evidence and several prayers for instructions tothe jury had been offered and discussed, the following were granted: ist. The Court instructs the jury that if from the evidence they shail find that the plaintiff by his carelessness was out of his proper place im the car, and the injary he received was su- perinduced by this act, he cannot recover. But there js an open question as to the legal occu- pation of oe The regulations of the company, although addressed to the conduc- tors aud other officers, are binding upon the public, if brought to their knowledge. And if the conductors live up to and entorce them ‘they would be noticed by the passengers. But itthey permitted passengers indiscriminately to occupy the platform or the inside of the cars at their option, they do not bind the public. If aman takes an outside place he takes it subject to all the ordinary risks of such a po. sition, provided he can get an inside plac But itis only the ordinary risks of the mo exposed position which he perils: and if the eompany superadds other dangers, they do it at their own risk. If they placed freight in- compatible with the safety of the passengers, baving reference to the condition of the road, and the injury resulted from that causa, they are liable, in the absence of proof bringing ge the knowledge of these facts to ine plain- tiff. To which instruction the defendant excepts. 2d. 1f from the whole evidence the jury shall find that the injury of which the piaintif com- plains was caused in whole or part by the pl: lif’s pegligence and want of ordinary care; th the plaintiff was notified by the condactor not to sit on the platform with his feet on the step, and be remained and received the injury while so sitting; and if be had been standing up on the platform it would not have happened, then the plaintiff is not entitled to recover. The Court added the following qualification to which the defendants except :—Provided it eppezrs from the whole evidence that the plasniiff was advised of the conditiun of the road in reference to the gate post. The defendants Lage. 4 the Court to instract the jury that the rule of damages in this action is a ressonable and just compensation for the ‘ujuries sustained by the plaintiff, if the jury hall find that the defendants are liable for any vamages; and that compensation embraces the costs snd expenses to which he was put by on of said injury; the value of the ime lost y reason thereo!, and a just and reasonable nee for the permanent injury sustaine y bm in the effect it has and will have on ius obility to maintain himself; together with an nllowance for the pain and suffering whicu hie ex dured, but this is not to be made the pre- ‘ext for punitive or explenary damages. The case will be argued to the jury on Mon- ——_.__. Cr SL Court, Judge Fisher.—Yesterday, in ‘Re ctyes of James Evans and Lavinia Evons, Warren Davis, Julia Jackson, and Joln Groff, for receiving stolen property, « nelle pros. Was entered. This morning, Mary Jones, alic- Cooper, in- ‘cred for larceny, was found gu Day for defense, In the case of Charity Howard, :ndicted for Jas — f and in five indictments again Jace Whittlesey, for haying in p pons, false papers, and altering cou- pens, a nollie pros. was entered. Charles Williams, James Pinkney and Geo. H. Lyons, heretofore convicted of larceny, were each sentenced to one year in the Albany penitentiary. ‘Albert G. Clark, who pleaded cuilty a few days since to a charge of forgery, produced a pardon, and in the remaining case against him the District Attorney entered pres. —o———— Sweax Tureves.—On Thursday, about one o'clock. two colored men, Harry Jackson and Jobn McCoy, went in the store of H. Sommers, 100 Bridge street, Georgetown, on pretense of buying clothing. Mr. Sommers not haying a coat suiting their fancy, he went across fas street for tbe purpose of getting one, during which time they made off, tating with them two gold watches from a show case. The case was r: ported at police headquarters, and detec- tives Kelly and Bigley took the case, and yes- terday afterpoon succeeced in arrestiag tae parties, who they recognized as notorious sneak thieves they bad been watehine for some time back. This morning Superintendent Rich- ards heard the cace. when M> Sommers and bis clerk fully identefied them, and they were committed to jail for court, Wal- Oxraans’ Covitr, Judge Purcell.—To-day the will of the late Chas. F. A. Ooltman was fii d and uN ven. latter of admivistration were issued te Oa'berine Barrett on the estate of T. J. Bar- r-tt, and she was also appointed guardiaa 4 t ¢ children. WD. Beall was sppointed guardian to ¥ D_ Real! The third acconnt of the executors of W. A. Morrison was approved and passed. eee Forxp Dnowxen.— Yesterday afteracoa, officer Coomes found im the canal at 6ch ot. the boty ofa man dressed as a soldier, The Ved was very much decomposed, so mach 60 that his color cannot be definitely ascertained. The officer found on the body 8 galvaniee* watch, three rings a silver star°with sword abeve it, (hadge 2th army corps,) and leather Ppocket-book, containing fifty cents. The cor- oner was notified to hold an inquest. poeta ASSAULT AND BATTERY Cases.—This mern- ing, Thomss Skinner, colored, was arrested by officer Brewer for having committed an as- sani! and battery on Dr. Wm. Boyd some time since; and Justice Walter committed him te jail for court. Jobn Holloran was arrested by officer Hill, in Swampoadie, for assaniting Jas Murphy, and Justice Walter held him to bail for court. pre Mana ~caemaeeg St. Patrick's Ourren To-par.— This morning, St. Patrick’s Church was crowded to overflowing, many being anadie to obiaim seats. High mass was crlebrated by Rev. Father T. J. O'Toole, after which the pane- gvric on the patron saint was pronounced by Rev. Father McDevitt, of Baltimore. The fine choir present, and rendered iaydn's No. lmnres in excetien’ style, Prof. J. P. Caulfield presiding at the organ Larceny Cases. terday, Thor. Skis. neravd Wm. Plumber, colored, were arrested by officers Brewer and Ourand, on the charge of stentinga buffalo robe and pair of pants from Jack W .and they were held to bail for a further hearing by Justice Waker. Thos. H. Yates was arrested in George n yester- day, by officer White, for the of two sboats from Clement Beckett, and committed to jail for court by Justice Backey. —_——o—— ARaiw on tre Fancy.—Lasi night, § Tait and the officers of the 5th precinct, mm! adescenten the brothels, and sneceeded i@ caging twenty-five prostitutes, who this morn- ing were required to pay a fine of three dollars each. ——.———— CHARGE oF Lanceny.— Yesterday afternoon, Charles Ocsinger was arrested by officer Leach for the larceny of a watch and pocket-book, some time ago. from Earnest Dixon, and Jus- tice Walter committed him to jail for court. ae Svicipe in Farrvax.—Fenton Brown, Esq, a highly respectable citizen of Fairfax county, Va., committed suicide yesterday of tem porary insanity. po a PERsONAL.—Major 4ieneral John ©. Robin- gon is at Willard’s. ee Affairs in Georgetown. IMProveMENTS.—Quite 8 large number of fine residences have been built bere within a few months past, and some extensive improve. ments are contemplated this spring. Going up Frederick street yesterday, we noticed at the corner of 2d, a block of six brick buildings, the finest row in this city, and whic pearance and finish, will compare fi with any dwellings erected im the ae come years past. They are favorably lo in the bealthiest part of the city, near the Come vent and College, and not far from the famed Heights of Georgetown; are four stories " contain nine rooms each, and are beautifi designed, anc finished with all the modern im- provements—gas and water fixtures, &c. They were built for our esteemed fellow-citizea, Jos. Libby, Sr, and area great improvement td that section of the town. The carpenters work was done by I. Dyer; brick work by J. F. Collins; nting by John Fowler, and plaster- ing by Mr. Chick. They have just been fin- ished, and are now ready for occupancy, as Will be seen by reference to the advertisement in another coimmn. FLove anp Grats Market.—We have no change in prices or transactions worthy of not in our market for breadstaffs. (ju ominally the same. Superfine fx and extras, $9.50, £9. 10, 88 in qnality aud reputation. High grades may be quoted At S10.25a$10.50, and family at SI) 50ae1i, as in quality. It is expected that boats will arrive about Monday with a supply of flour and zrain. To-day we hear of no sales of grain to ange the quotations of our last report MANORE. MANURE. i TEN THOUSAND POUNDS OF MANURE fer sale Farmers who want isthe time, The stock Willall be disposed of Apely to Ne, S5® Lith street. Island, or tween 13th and 133;. $d story _mb 17-e06t = JoST RECEIVED ar JOHNSON & SUTTONS OLD STAND. 521 deventh Street, A well selected stock of DRESS GOODS, —— & street, be- Vessels wanted JOHN PETTIBONE, Washington, D.C, rting Cottons, suitable for seed it 18 cents, i Sacks. Bair Pil all new and will be sold at a baresia. GEO. J. JOHNSON & cv S21 7th street. Auctioneers, — corner 10th street, FURNITURE. BAR AND RESTAURANT AT AUCTION, TLe Effects of Mr. Teanc L. Layton, on C street, qeposive Baltimore Depot, next to Monnmental Kestaurant. On WEDNESDAY MORNING, March fist. at 10 o’clock, we will sell the above place, upou the Premises, among which will be found— Bart ter and Fixtures Decas lass aare, Pictures Sto’ es, Chairs. Bedaceads, Mattresses, Looking Glass. &¢ at . The whole to be sold withont reserve for cash. m7 3t MK WALSH &00., Aucts. Fe SALE One good tomsly Bones Also, @ wo OF four passenger ROOK \WA and set of SINGLE TAKS ESS the oo Dp having no further use for it Inguire of ANDREW J. JOYCE & Co, Oonchm orner Lith ani E ste, F A “a meth-d. and a long experience, I ena: onal TY person attending my lessons to read, speak write this beautiful Inagaage in three months. For further particulars a Lets _imiex*} BI YU tsREsTING TO LADIES, BALL TRIMMIN ps 2d gtr ns the Spring Season on band and r sina KE. L, SONMIDT 2995, Pennsylvania avenue. sath «ide. mh 16-60" between 9th and lovh streets. TRerrin ae: The following purses wil! be trotted for over the Piney Branch Courre @ No.1, April 10 Purse of @°0 for horses that never = beat 5 minuter. - No 2, April 17, Petes of $50 for horses tretting nearest to 3 min- utes. No.3. April 13, Purse of $20 f. Thorees that never boat 2.99 No 4 April 2 Porte of $100 for berves in the District, All there trots are best Sin 5 to harnoes ‘The Purest each day will be havw oo in the stand Entries will close at Ruseeli’s, 277 Pa. av idey evening, April oth Entranee 10 Dr OF PARIS KID GLOVE ‘We have on hand a fall stock of the best PARIS KID GLOVES. 87 Price, @2 per pair, or $23 per dozen. MEDIUM PRICE DRESS GOODS. Just received from auction. several cases of FRENCH AND ENGLISH DRESS GOODS, in very choice styles and geod q: Price 3, 4, 0 and 62 cents per yard. SPRING SILKS. Just received from auction, two cases very pret ty and good quality STRIPED, PLAID and SMALL CHECK SILKS, at $1.25. $1.00, and $1.75 per yard PLAIN TAFFETA SILKS, at 6.0 @1 Tiant 82 BLACK S1LKB, from $1.25 to $4.69 per yard. JO8 J. MAY & 00., 308 Pennsylvania avenue, betwee: 9th and 10t) streets, _mistt J. KARR, Teventor and Patentee of Kar ABERICAN CBR wom gna fecty and LD 2 oucmeters pig 5 450 Penna. ave.. bet. 56 and 4, ate “Watcher Repatred oni Werrantad de 2046m* 3 CRE CORD AND TASSELS. ® a BA RKEITERS = alt Sip HAR EE i :