Evening Star Newspaper, March 30, 1866, Page 2

_— EVENING STAR. W. DB. WALLACH, Editor and Propricter. WASHINGTON CITY: FRIDAY.....+0.....+.... MARCH 30, 1886, S7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. SEB OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. THE FRENCH OCOUPATION OF MEXi0oO. Granting the authenticity of the im the New York Herald, of what is alleged to be the text of a secret treaty concluded between. | publication in question to prove it, as this “treaty” simply regulates the condition upon which the French agents in Mexico shall per- form their duties. It provides substantially that they shall be considered French officers, shall receive salaries of stipulated amount, shall administration as well as the military, which no one ever doubted, as it isa well known fact that in addition to the French Minister Pleni- potentiary, French agents are in Mexian i~ penser reg Titicus Cepariments of the Government. M. Langlais, who died suddenly a short time ago, in the city of Mexico, was sent out from France specially, to set the financial affairs of Mexico, and he probably had assistants. LETTER OF SEOBETARY WELLES. ‘The Secretary of the Navy, in a letterto Mr. Grimes, Chairman of the Senate Naval Com- mittee, suggests the initiation of legislation to ameliorate the condition of seamen; that their condition in the merchant service is more de- plorable than that of any portion of our coun- trymen, and addresses itself to the considera- tion of the humane aud patriotic for reforma- tion: but admits that measures for their relief do not legitimately rtain to the Navy De- artment. He says that the man-of-wars-man courage, endurance, and patience, will and obedience in a remarkable and that his defects are attributable to neglect of his Government, which holds out to the enlisted man so few inducements to excite his ambi- ton, leaves bim without education, religion, instruction. expectation of promotion, provis- ion for old age, or for the support ofa wife or children, and consigns him in his last days to the hospital or naval asylum. He recommends *he establishment of a home for their declin- ing years, or an allowance of retired pay after twenty years in service, to secure something of the intelligence, trustworthiness and sebrie- sg of those who volunteered for the war. le would have established school-ships at the principal sea-ports, where they ma: be taught the rediments of an F: 3! education and the duties of a sailor. about sixty should each year be transferred to the Naval Academy; those next in proficiency can become warrant officers, and the third grade can be made Fp officers, the remainder sailors. This will open to apprentices the highest honors in the naval service, and invite & better class of boys to enlist i the great superiority of this over the present system, among which only one-fifth are suc- cessful, and the remainder leave the service after putting the Govern nent tomnch expense He explains the failure of the law of 1337, from its committing the Government to the anomaly of educating boys for the naval service without any place or promise of promotion. Under it a few of the jzhtest were selected as mid- shipmen, but meeting prejudices incidental to radical changes in any profession, they = out of the navy in di , and the tion came down that it was impossible to make an officer of a sailor; but some of them afterwards attained distinction in the mer- chant service, and others made an honorable record as officers of volunteers in the war. The S expresses the belief that this | ome passing Away, and that the legis- ation ag tere — a class upon whom ‘we must greatly depend for our prosperit, and welfare. ¥ = Tae WEEKLY STAk is now on onr counter for sale, and in wrappers, ready for the mails, con! ing its great variety of Teading matter. Longfellow’s beautiful poem, ‘Killed at the Ford;” an exquisite story, entitled « Bet’s Matchmaking;” humorous sketches, “The First >” “Ouring a Patient Proxy,” ae, +A ue i " dal in High Life;” the President’s Veto of the Uivil Rights Bill; Trial of L. C. Baier; Death and . sony HE ved Stree Dem. Jack. Ass. J ices; Virginia Con- essional and Counci] Proceedings; tary, Na pepercommate "ana Local Ni * nm ani a Agricultural and Housekeeping ‘Miscellany, and the latest Telegraphic Dispat from all quarters, Tux Eront Hours (Day's Work) Bit was defeated in the New York Assembly yester- d@ay,and under circumstances which would seem to render its resuscitation, at this session, highly improbable. —_—_—_—__—_______ S7-Cave Johnsen, Postmaster (Jeneral under President Polk, is a candiate for the Tennessee State Senate, to filla vacancy oeccasioned by the death of Senator Bart Piast S7 May interest due on five-twenties will be paid early in April. The amount of gold Tequired is $22,000,000. eases S7 Philadelphia telegrams show some finan- cial trouble in the Oil Regions. Sea ceneinioats anne PrRsoNAL.—Mrs. Jane Swisshelm, in a card to the New York Tribune, announces the dis- continuance, for the present, of her pape: this city, the Recopstractiontee oooeMir. yoko lin Philp, of the firm of Philp & Solomon, left Washington yesterday for New York, en route for Europe. ——— S27 Colonel Lamon, jate marshal of this Dis- trict, and the intimate, confidential friend of President Lincoln, writes a letter, Published in the Inte! ncer, stating “that he is entirely certain from - Lincoln’s repeated declara- tions that he would have exerted all au- thority, power and influence to bring tan immediate reconciliation between the two sec- tions of the country. As far as depended upon him, he would bave had the Southern States ———_ S7"In the New York Supreme Court, yester- day morning, the Jary rendered a verdict of 85,000 against the Long Island Railroad Co. as compens.tion tor injuries sustained by a Mr. — in collision on the road of defen- ry ee (a Cs oesinap TELEGEAMS, ‘illards’ |. March 30, a The f T ‘ ered’ fot clograme remaia in a rene ‘Murphy. PC Petric: A e. P. B. BNTDES, Manager. MEDICAL JIATION —The x Dual mactiog of the Menten! Sation of ory of Columbia wi!l be held in the rooms fn Society on TUESDAY, Sd,at ‘zk m. _m 3 J. W. H. LOVEJOY, M. D., Sec. EASTER —A FAIB for the benef 2 GRACE (P 3) CeUROR, Perf FRED irgiuia avenue. ‘and contias t * 4, que wo weeks. MASONIO—~A OF ACACIA will be held at tH conte: T FAIR i—For the t of TH PRESBY Senet ATU nee AN CHURCH cf Me This Ai octet Pett seociation ears. Stockholders that remain the ‘Association’ untlt its close will doubie their Money in about five years. . N, Sr.. President, Ficalls UGiA8S, Vice’ Pres’t, mace Soau's PORTO, Sesceirer. REECH-LOADING ARM—The Beard for a ezamivation of h-Loading Arms, iancock is it, is now in Sill erecntved dally" betwen the hours person or by agent to the Recorder of the! — Captain Sth U. 8. @avalry, Brevet Lieutenant Coionel U8. A. mh 15-tf YS> NOTIOR TO THE TAX PAYERS WASHINGTON CITY.—The Board of sessors having completed the Annual for 1865, het ve notice that of A for the of makin; | Seeccaeee ieee itr mace to April ist. inclusive, (Sunda; City Hail from pa-metes p.m cach day." Biror * nm. ma. A - Ger of tho Provident. fe I2ta FINE OLL PAINTING. Dect Ohathty. by Da Uy mal Painging of *'Waman's a=” with engraved copies of each tian. eon PJANOS, NEW AND SEOOND-HAND. I baye on hand, at Ins. Some sixiesn good Becond-Hand PIANOS, for sale very low, and on easy terms. One of them ts shear ly new Raven & Bacon, and two of them are by Wm. Knabe & Co JOHN F. ELLIS. 306 Pa. ave., near corner of 10th st., m 30-8t Chickering & Son's Piano Depot. ee eee EremO PORTE. Px#orosats FOR NORTH BIVEB FLAG GING. Office of Supervising Architect, March 27, 1856. H Pro; ls will be received at this Office until 12 for the sidewalks infront of the weet wing of Treasury Building, to be = and numbers, vi : ike — Viz: 176 Stones, S ft. 8in.x3ft.@in., mot less than Sin, 178 Stones, 3ft.0im.x3ft,0in., not less than 3 in, ick. ‘The surface of the Flags must be perfectly ont of run same—machine tooling preferred. As the edg be cut after delivery, the plates must be far- true tothe above dimensicns, and all w jected which are different in this respect. T! Iaid,) and to Include ail costs of delivery, and alse to specify the time in which it can be delivered, rvati f 10 . until oiere rape A percent. until the whole of the or all bide if it be deemed for the interest of the Government to do so, and no bid will be considered adverticement. Proposals to be endorsed for Flag- ging,’ and add: 5 ett, Acting Su- = bg Architect, Treasury De: ‘esh- man, D.C.” ULLETT, GBAND OPENING « or LANSBUBGH & BRO. tomers that they will open Monday, April 24, entirely new stock of most all of which has been bought at the late NEW YORK AUOTION SALES. Fast-eolor PBINTS, 12}; cents, Beantifal DELAINES, 25 cents, 1,900 pieces imported DBESS GOODS frem 16 cents per yard brands, at manufacturers’ prices, BLAOK SILKS! ‘28 pleses, less than cost of impertation. White JACONETS, CAMBRICS, NAINSOOKS, from suction, BEST KID GLOVES $1 45. imported for our trade, only 91.45 a pair, worth $2.50. NEW CLOAK AND SHAWL SHOW BOOM, with an entirely new steck of and other styles of LADIES’ GARMENTS, manufacturing house in New York. Ladies’ Garments of every description made to BRADLEY'S DUPLBX ELLIPTIC HOOP SKIETS and other popular makes always on hand 315 SEVENTH STREBT, mh Intelligencer Building. I KE. Inquire of J. OH Coreorcan’s Hay Yard, near Circle. m 29-3t some, and fast: also. alight PAMILY gyn, CARBIAGE and HABNESS. Inquire at RREFRIGERATOR FOR SALE—A large frame mea moa er tom suitable fora bntcher or Treasury DEPARTMENT, m., April 12th, 1365, for furnishing North ered at the work, and of following dime: 8 Stones, 5 ft. 41n.x3 ft.0in., not less than 3 in. wind, and the tooli: the length ef the ai ed with sufficient mar; to work poy Is to be per superficial foot, (measured wh. Payments will be made upon delivery, with a e Department reserves the right to reject any that does not conform to the requirements of this “Pre ressed to“'A.B. M ‘3 artment, _mbhMdtd "Acting Supervising Architect, NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, Take greet pleasure in informing their many cus- DBY GOoDs, ‘We mention in part— SHEPHERD PLAID, 25 cents, worth 00 conta, Bleached and Brown COTTONS ef all well-known BLACK BILK8! Striped and Checked MUSLIN, all very cheap, 0 doren EMPRESS KID GLOVES, expremly We shall also open en Monday, April 2d, our SACQUES, BASQUES, all of which we guarantee to sell as low as any order at short notice, and a perfect fit guarantied. AT LANSBUBGH & BR®.’S. ‘OB SALE— Two large MULES. A fi F Wonk wouss. “Ts, i1SM ‘OB SA ‘Two HORSES, this office. mb 29 3t* produce dealer. iy to FREB. KOONES, » southwest corner of Pennsylvania avenne and 1ith street. m 29 3t* BUTTER. New YORK BUTTER in small tubs. superior to Philadeiphis Print, and fresh Roli arriving daily. For sale by D. B. DUTROW, mae ___ 490 4th street. G®F4? BARGAINS! FROM AUCTION: Just received at YATES & SELBY'S, 323 Pa. avenue, a lot of PRINTS which they are selling at 125 cents. A lotof MOUSELINE DELAINES at 25 cents. A lot of ALL-WOOL DELAINES at 40 cents, A general line of goods at reduced prices. m29-3t SEVRNTH STREET. 486 486 PAPER HANGINGS. WINDOW SIIADES, OVAL PIOTURE FRAMES, PICTURE OOBD AND TASSELS AT REDUCED PRICES. Having the largest assortment of the above goods inthe District, and in order to mi room for spring eupplies, they will be offered until the 10th of April at reduced prices for CASH. Persons Reeding the above goods are requested te call be- fore purchasing. Please remember the number, 486 7th street, and the terms invariably cash for goods and laber. J. MARERIT No. 486 7th it, _Bh 20-6tif 8 doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall, R™Pr-Mavs croruine. GREAT VARIETY. ‘The Subscribers respectfully announce the revel; from New York, of s very large, wall sconeiearens fashionable stock of BEADY-MADE OLOTHING for Men, Boy’s and Youth's, adapted te the Spring demand. have been parc oobi rate toe, bem. Rrvhaed thr cs, ana ment. which for fineness and durability 4 a superior workaanship and fashionable styles is rerely 4 8) ttention is called to our stock of oc = & Boy's BALLS, PARTIES, &o. On GooD TIME COMING. FIRST GRAND BALL HOUSE ARI » SOCIETY N's Y BEY ooms on sige betwen sth ® and 10th streets, MONDAY, Aprilad. ° jon. and the Befreshments be furnished by one of the best caterors it ‘Positively no hats or caps allowed on the Committer of Arrangements. 4 J oward, Edw J Ouddy, Ww je, AO Jol J P Thomsen, Jeffries CAStaniey, JK Davis, 'm © Goodwin, M J Fitzgerald, 8 W Field. 27 Clark. James Conly, | P F Kempton. nny, There wit be no improper persons allowed in the Hal!. mh 29 4t* LOST AND FOUND. BEWARD-Stolen on Wednesday night, $50 the 2th instant, o| Cares -apein Wado . with a top, right shaft bound with two iron riags. Sor Mawar tre ee owe a” m8 OK STO Oe CRLFRESH. REWARD-—Strayed or stolen on Wed- $10 eeeany night, black HORSE, blind in neg pani in te steht win ne Rhos tes nee, iy Vd % re re- ward will be given if returned to JAS. WHITIN, 1dsth st.. near Sanal. m 30-3t' it, last Friday might. on the Be eee ee ciate colored DOG. white face, and white around the neck and breast; white sj on bis right hind hip; about eignt months old. he above eran gine given if returned to W; H. McGIN ¢ een itieote: (RIS, etree, apt ents 5,0) REWARD —Stolen from the stable of the $ undoreigned. at**Locust Green,” in the 6th election district of St Mary's county, Md, en last. the 13th inst.,a BAY HOSE, soeat ab pearachls witha star i luis toreneats ot good size, with a vory slim tail, his sides somewhat ern frome the use of traces an« also his mane fre: the use of As well as Sy ge hi @ t collar. af d feet are white. I will giv Tewa) for the recover? of hearst ia ana infermation lead- ! . ing to the conviction i’ F GREENWELL, mh 23 law3w Leonardtown P, 0. BOARDING, "WO OR THREE ROOMS FOR RENT—Fither furnished or unfurnished, suitable fer house- kee) ing. Also, afew BOABDERS taken. Apply at No. 35S North Capitol street. m 30-28 EVEBAL GENTLEMEN CAN OBTAIN BOOMS and BOARD in a healthy locality, at No. 502 I street, between 6th and 7th streets. Dinner at one o’cleck. mb + A FEW Gentlemen can be accommodated th ood BOARD and pleasant BOOMS. Also, a few je Boarders, $5 per week, at 439 9th st., bet dG, mh 2-3t* ‘OB KENT—With Board, two ROOMS. nicating. Location pleasant. Immediate Dos- session &v: References exchanged. Apply at Ne. 80 Gay street, Georgetown. m 2)-3t" TS GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOMMODA- ted with a very plearant and nicely furnished Front Roem, with Board, at 432 G street, between 7th and 8th. back of the Patent OM Also, a few more Table Boarders desired. References re- quired, m 23-6t* RIVATE BOARD CAN BRB OBTAINED BY a lady and gentleman, in a Catholic family, with pleasant front room, with f park nd Rooxs. WITH FIRST CLASS BOARD, the large and spacious Brick Ho’ avenue; water, gasand bath. Te: Fo RENT—One Front ana Bi: PARLOR. on first foor, and one on secon: or, for gentle- man and wife, or two single gentlemen, with Board, at $50 per month. Please cali at 173 I st., between 20th and 2ist. mb 24 6t* A FEW GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOM- modated with BOABD; also. Table BOABD, or Furnished ROOMS, without Board, if desired, at No. 37 454 st., few doors south of Penna. av. mb 5-Im™ OABDING.—Two or three more gantiemen can obtain BOABD by applying at No. 83 Penn- sylvania avenne, near 2ist street. Honse havin; recently ghanged occupants. has been refitted an ti comfortable and pleas nt. fe ABLE BOARD at No. 464 10th street, a doors north of the avenue. Terms $25 month. de 16. TREET, March 30, 1963. r.J.V GHES, con- ‘ing lost my ‘able amount of money, on the last trip, when the car contained ne other [pomnoon my the same was returned to me with its contents, Mr. Hughes refusing compen- sation. Ut} JO8. 0. @. KEANEDY. ee ENN EDY. D*; DARBY'S Consultation Rooms are 499 7th '» Opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. SZ Separats apartments for patients. Office hours from 9 until 8. mh 17-1m* M2, . F. WRIGHT, Magnetic and Ulairvoy- aut Physician, ‘Heals by Laying on Hands,” Blindness, Paral Rheumatism nf ills and Fe- |. Female Weaknesses. N D: = hen ae ‘eakn: ervo yepep: 380 I DEEM IT DUE T -J3.V. ducter of one of the Metropolitan ( cars, to state that, having last ¢ pocket wallet, centaining « consi ness, Booms 473 lth street, pear & st. MANAGEM MAXZ#EW's HORSE Ilus- trated. Mayhew's Horse Doctor, illustrated. Dadd's Medern Horse Doctor. Anatomy and Physiology of the Horse. Jenning’ and Ht iseases. Yeuatt onthe Morse. M " Farrier and Stud Book. Lawrence on the Horse. mh 29 FRANCK TAYLOR. 475 LICENSED PAWNBROEER. 75 NOTICR—“ BOYER & BURNSTINE.” B. BUBNSTINE Ne. 475 13th street, 84 door sonth of Pa. avenue, conducts t! old business of Boyer & Burnstine Fo od pe cs madential ber pened omer on al nds of personal property and merchandise. mh 29-3m™ porty and Be BUENSTINE. BEAT BARGAINS IN SECO: > G PIANOS, PO ae Bane One almost new four round corner 7 octave Hal- let & Davis PIANO, $275. One 6 octave Bacon & Raven, $175. One 6}; octave Dubols & Bacon, $125. ne 6 octave Steward, $76. One 6 octave Loud & Co | 9%; The above Pianos are in best order, and will MWe havo also co‘sand the largest stock of NEW ‘* have also on han @ largest stock o! PIANOS in the city. .G. METZER@TT & CO., & Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., No. Bole Agency of Steinw: Pi. a A KY GOODS AT GREATLY REDUCED D PRICES. “* BoE NO HUMBUG ABOUT IT. We have at the old and well known stand ef Geo, J. Johnson & Co., corner eof Pennsylvania nue and 20th street, CALIOOS at 1234 and 18%; cents por yard CRASH 18X cents BLEACHED MUSLIN at 18%; cents Spring CHALLIES and DELAINES at 25 cts. We have alao just received @ fine assortment of DRESS GOODS, together with PARASOLS, KID GLOVES, DRESS BUTTONS, and a great variety of Fancy Articles, to which we invite the attention of our friends, more especially the ladies, as we are desirons of their petronage, HENNAGE, LUTTREUL & VO Corner 20th st. and Penna CLOAKS: m 29-3t" Croaks: We have now opened a beautiful stock of SPRING CLOAKS, ofour own manufacture. These Goods are of the latest styles, and finished off im the nicest man- ner, and being of eur own make, we can sell them much lower than they can be bought else- where. Orders taken and a fit guaranteed. SELBY & YATES, Meyenberg's Old Stand, mh 28-3t Under Avenue House, ————— Oe mcm Prortane mOTICR To Saree le a. LJ G Making and Upholstering, Repairing and Meno: le 6 shor' ers ly attended it Ne. Lit Bs. enue, botwece 2s; aa sth stsecis Wr venue, ecn “ph Z-Im= otreert MAYOR'S OF FION: March 38, 1866. Paoposats win he cecelved ‘ot this thes za i til 12 o'clock m., on April 2, 1836, laying the gas and water service rey lateral sewers on 6th strect, Missouri a and D street north; also, on 2d street, betwee: reet north and L street north. Specifications car cA seen at the City Commis- sioner’s othoe, Oty, in accordance with the act a) 17, . mh 27-4 |OHARD WALLAOH, Mayor. OTICE.—We, the See” open do respectful: i our Irtegée, ; 478 8th street. D and z. Wewould ve i, as we ‘cs well, Wo wosld to a Hall over cur Shop WARD & aoe Wi spray, 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Wasuineros, March 30, 1808, Jay Cooke & Oo. farnish the following quo- sations of Government securities: THE CATTLE PLAGUE AND ITS OURR. Dispatches received by the Department of State from our Consul at Liverpool, England, under date of March 12th, 1566, gives the fol- lowing report of the progress of the cattle plague in Engiand and Scotland. This report does not profess to give all the cases which have occurred, but only those obtained offici- ally. ‘There are remedies now in use said to be very effective, two prescriptions for which are enclosed. The report shows the number at- tacked for the week ending March 3d, 1866, to be 7,310. One of the remedies above alluded to is thus made: One ounce of Peruvian bark, 1 ounceof gentian, 1 ounce of ground ginger. 2 drachms of sulphrate of iron, 4 tablespoonfals of trea- ile, and 1 slassof brands o> Wiisky. Dose once a day. The other prescription isfnus compounded: One pound ofonions, small and streng; 1 pound of garlic, 1 pound of ground ginger, ¥ pound of asafotida, to be covered with water and stirred on the fire till in a milky pulp, then put over the other articles; add of rice water 3 pints for every 2 of the mixture. Dose for a cow i pint per day. NEGRO CELEBRATION OF THE FALL OF BICHMOND. The Government bas received advices from Richmond, Va., stating that the negroes of that city and of the surrounding country are con- templating the project of having some public celebration on the third day of Aprii next, the anniversary of the fall of Richmond. Major General Terry, commanding the De- partment, advised and warned the colored peo- ple not to attempt so imprudent a demonstra- tion; but it appears that the movers in the af- fair are still engaged in perfecting the arrange- ments. Itis needlessto say that any such de- monstration by the negroes will not be per- mitted by the Government authorities, and measures have already been taken to prevent any celebration of a public character. BELEASE FROM OONFINEMENT. Special Order, No. 61, from the War Depart- ment, remitting the unexpired terms of con- finement in the cases of the following named men, imprisoned at Fort Whipple, Va., belong- ing to the 24th regiment Pennsylvania yolun- teers, recently mustered outof service: Private William H. Strohle, Company H, Private Abraham H. Seem, Company H, Private Henry Herger, Company i. Private Reuben Gets, Company H, Private Francis Killian, Company K, sentenced to forfeit ten dollars per month’of their monthly pay fur four months, and to be confined at hard labor for the period of six month. Private James Marr, Company G, sentenced to be confined at hard Jabor, with an iron bail, weighing not less than twenty pounds, attached to his left leg by an iron chain, for the period of six months. REQUISITIONS FOR FREEDMEN. Brig. Gen. Chas. H. Howard received yes- terday requisitions from the State ot Arkansas fora supply of sixty freed people, and from the northern portion of Louisiana for two hun- dred and fifty freed people, for farm hands and servants. The intelligence offices of this city and Alexandria are now engaged in con- tracting with the freedmen of this district to meet the wants expressed in the above requisi- tions. NEW FREED SIN LIGENCE OF- FICE. ss Under the auspices of the Burean of Refu- gees, Freedmen, &c., an intelligence office for freed people is about to be opened in New York city, for the purpose, mainly, of supply- ing the neede of the southern States in regard to farm hands from the superabundanee of labor to be found in that city. SCHOOL SHIPS. At the Navy Yard, orders have been received to fit up the steamers Saco and Marblehead as apprentice school ships by the ist of May, one to go to Norfolk and the other to Annapolis. NO BECEPTION. in accordance with the arrangement made in the early part of the week, the ladies of the White House will not receive this afternoon. InteRNalL REVENUE KECRIPTS.—The re- ceipte from Internal Revenue yesterday, be- tore the closing of the Bureau, were $39°,071.- 67. The receipts for the day were $1.003.164.59. oe TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. ——_.—__—— Military Operations im Central America. New York, March 30.—Recent advices state ‘at a Paraguayan force, numbering three thousand, lately crossed to the southern bank of the Lanama river, and attacked the Argen- tines. After asevere fight the Paraguayans recrossed the river, having first destroyed a stock of lumber prepared by the allied army for constructing rafts two cross the river. The Argentine loss was two hundred killed. Ac- tive operations are expected soon by the allied army, but the obstructions in the river will probably prevent a direct attack upon Hu- miata. The Steckten C in the New Jersey Leg- ature. New York, March 30.—The Herald has 9 re- port from Trenton which says that Mr. Scovel, the President of the Senate, voted with the Democrats in preventing the joint meeting to elect a Senstor im the place of Mr. Stockton, announcing himself as in favor of President Johnson's policy. Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, March 30.—Flour dull; low grades heavy. Wheat firm. Corn, white. 2a 73c., yellow, 7la72c. Oats steady. Clover firm at $6.50. Provisions very firm. Groceries steady. Whisky $2.26. LOCAL NEWS. Ss WASHINGTON & GEORGETOWN RAILROAD.— From the report of the Directors of the Wash- ington and Gseorgetown Railroad for the year 1865, made through the President of the Com- pany, Mr. George S. Gideon, Esq., we take the following interesting particulars. The re. port saye: “The Board of Directors in presenting their annual report regret their inability to lay be- fore the stockhelders a more encouraging state- ment, a fact due to the great reduction of the population of the District since the close of ihe war, whereby the receipts of the Company have been materially affected. The receipts for the six months ending Decembr 31. 1565, were thirty per cent. less than during the cor- responding period in 156%, While the receipts fell off thus suddenly and largely, there was no corresponding fall in the price of articles used in the operations of the road; and with the large amount of material and equipment on band, necessary to maintain the road at the highest point of its business, it was found Im- possible to reduce the expenses in the same Eero with the rapid decline of the re- ceipts. “Thus the profits are not what could be de- sired; and now that the business has pecome so much reduced, it is a matter of considerabie doubt whether the road can maintain its pres- entefficiency, and give to the public the requi- site ac m, if the free-transfer system is retained. But it is hoped that Congress will release the cusneny from this onerous require- ment. The ip of this burden upor the company may be seen at a glance. While it is a conceded tact that wages; the cost of living, and of produce of every kind arealways higher bere than at any other fae where street rail- ways arein use; yet Washingion is the only system ln in operation, either volusteri ae ee system 9) T voluntarily or b; Se re enrammansenns fol it the w LT opens ot the road du the year: umber of kre id ca daring the year, 7,571,412; do. trans! during the year, 1,910,567; do, transfers per day, 5,317; do. runnin, days, 365; average number of cars run per day. 57; pumber of trips ran by all the cars per day, 96; average number of trips ran by each car per day, 16, number of trips run all cars doring the > 331,600; ee A, of tripe byeach car during the year, 5,817; do. passengers carried by each oar per day, 385; do. carried by all cars per day, 20, . pas-engers carried by each car trip, 4 wumaber of mailes rua by all care day, 3,114, co. rom by all cars @urim,: the year, 1 05 vere BUMber of Miles ran by each ear per day. SIM. « By the foregoing Statement it will be seen Dave issued one mil- thousand five trans! that di the year we lion nine handred and tickets ‘being am Ryerags tickets, ng an . showi: that we h&ve, eseh day during the year, given a second rite © over five thou- sand persons without any addition- al pay therefor. This isa y burden upon us, and, as already stated, ours is the only Toad im the United that is compelled to convey passengers over two distinct roads for one tare. Our roads are entirely and distinct from each other, the two principal ones croseing at right angles, and require sep- arate depots, stables, superintendents, &o., &o., and really bave no more connection than if the two were located in separate cities. Amd the free transfer system is not only thus ruin- ous to the interests of the road, but is also ob- , weenged to a large portion of the public. brough rs find themselves seriously incommoded by the influx of the crowds who avail themselves of the facility afforded by the free transfer system for an additional ride without cost. «When horse railroads were first started the low fare was predicated upon the then price of all articles used in the b ees, but during the last four years the price of everything which enters into the workings of a horse railroad has more than doubled, while the fare, up to the first of April last, remained the same. “Aside from the drawbacks above referred to, the interests of the company are in a satis- factory condition. The lines of read are well stocked and equipped. The company own eighteen miles of track and eighty-eight cars, employing & large number of men, and requir- ing the use of nearly six hundred horses in the daily business of the road. “The depots, stables, shops, &¢.. &c., are ex- tensive and We adapted to the purposes for which they are used.” The financial condition of the road is shown by the following statement of the Treasurer, Wm. C. Greenleaf, Esq., for the year 1565: Received from pascongerhy- $454.23 53 Received from other sow! aS reat?! i) Received from bills pay ie, 0 CSAC) cevees coseecazeserrereseersees 19,023 33 056,049 42 From which has been paid for trans- portation .., For insurance Ticketa..... Dividends........s0e00+ Interests on fanded debt. Governmentand other taxes 16,277 26 Real estate... 18,215 46 Sinking fun 4,000 09 Losn due January 1, 1965.. 14,797 40 —— 12,727 45 Balance ......... seeceeeeeesees ese 13.921 97 Which balance will be absorbed in the pay- ment of outstanding bills due on ist January, 1866. —— een Seventn Wakp LargovemenTs.—Among the best of the fine improvements made lately in the Seventh Wardis thatof Mr. C. ©. Ander- , on Maryland avenue, where he bas erected a handsome house for his own residence. ltis & two-story brick, thirty-two feet front by thirty-five deep, with halls through the first and second stories, having 4 fine set of rooms to the right and left above and below, each of which can be used as private, orall can be opened together. There are nine handsome rooms, with basement and cellar; gas in all. The porch runs along the whole lower front of the house, ix feet wide, covered by an open ve- randah porch in front of second story, en- closed with beautiful seroll-work The house sets back twenty feet from the building line, and is nine feet above the grade, with a sloping bank toa neat brick wall, which is to be filZ- isbed with a bandsome iron railing. ‘The house, which has an ample surrounding of some 6,000 feet of ground for shrubberies, lawns, &c., is situatedon Maryland avenue, between 13thand 13 streets, commanding a superb view of the river for twenty miles down, and also a fine view of the Virginia shore and the surrounding country on both ides of the river. W. J. Foster is ghe con- tractor and builder. For beauty, comfort and convenience this building will vie with any erecied during the year, and tells well for the march of improvement in “South Washing- ton.” —— AT THE ALMSHOUSB—Death of the Intend. ‘We learn tha: the epidemic, pronounced by the physician to the asylum, r. McKim, and others, to be a malignant type of the typhus fever, originating in a great measure from the over crowded condition of the institution, bas again broken out among the inmates, and at present quite a number are down with it. The authorities are busily engaged in taking measures to prevent its increase, and to-day many of the inmates are being removed from the building to tents loaned by theGovernment, and erec' on the grounds for their shelter, while the building is subjected to ig magi em process. It is to be hoped that by means — used, further ravages of the disease may stayed. One of the last victims {is Mr. Josias Adams, who has been for a number of years the Inten- dant. He died Iast night, afier an illness of about two weeks. Mr. Adams, we believe, was originally from the lower part of Maryland, but for the past forty years has resided in this city, nearly the whole period in the Sixth ‘Ward, where he was respected as one of our dest citizens, ee RECOVERY OF STOLEX Horses.—Last Friday night Dr. J. W. Thompson's stable, on 2ist, near K street, was entered by thieves who se- lected two of his horses and made off with them. The doctor offered a reward for his borses and also for the arrest of the thieves. Subsequently Sergeant Hurley obtained infor- mation which led him to believe that the horses were secreted in & wood about three miles from Leesburg, V8. Yesterday Sergeant Hur- ley obtained leave of absence and started in pursuit of the horses, and found them at the place described and returned with them this morning, the horses looking rather badiy. Two mep, both of them Virginians, named James Davis and John Vale. from whom much of the information was obtained that led to the ree covery of the horses, are held at the station house in the First Ward toawait a hearing this afternoon, when it is hoped that something may be elicited which will lead to the detec. tuon of the thieves. Davis and Vale are not in good repute with the police, who affirmed this Morning that both were arrested four years ago upon a charge of stealing a mule. THE Disea: mene nsal erences: Potice Commisstoners.—Yesterday after- noon, the Board met at their rooms on 1th, near DP street. Present: Messrs. Addison, Ba- con, English, Murtagh, Nichols, Norment and Wailach. Dr. Nichols, vice president, called the Board to order. After transacting some preliminary buriness, the Board proceeded to the election of officors, when Dr. Nichols was unanimeusly elected president, Mr. Samuel Norment vice president and Mr. W.J. Mur- tach treasurer. The tollowing men were dismissed the force: Wn. S. Higgins and George H. Simonds, of the 6th precinct, and James Sullivan, of the Sth precinct. for violation of the rules of the force, and P. W. Sullivan, of the 5th precinct, for neglect of a Jobn B. Wilson was appointed a patrolman in the Sth precinet, vice P. W. Sullivan; Henry Yeatman patrolman in the 6th precinct, vice Geo. H. Simonds, George H. Adams, additional patrolman for square 375, between 9th and 10th and H and I streets north. eS PENT Water TAXPAYers. —The trar, in obedience to the law of bis ,» and in accordance with the terms of his netice, published forsix weeks in three daily papers of this city, is actively engaged in hay- ing the water shut off from ail premises the water rent of which has not been paid for year from January 1, 1566,to January 1, This inefitable duty exposes him and bis office to great complaint from those who suffer there- by. The complainants have, in fact, only themselves to blame. The officer can do no- thing else than persevere in his duty, however unpleasant it may be, and all housekeepers who are interested in the matter bad better go forthwith to the office in the City Hall, pay up their water rent, and thereby avoid unneces- sary expense and irritation. paren weaa ie Sevextn Warp Cases.—Yesterday morn- ing, Peter H. Keefer was arrested by officer Gorman on the charge of buying a Govern- ment blanket, knowing it to be stolen, and Justice Bosweli held him to bail for court. The blanket was stolen from nag ogee John- son, of ool U, 5. same y Ssoldier who is under arrest tary. Yesterday morni: z officers Wallingsford and James arrested Th charge of stealing a money box from Kelly. and took him before Justice Boswell. Mrs. Kelly could not identify him, but Mr. T. F. Scott, whose nogen Beg contained about 6, had been stolen ut two weeks since, identified him, and the Justice committed nim to jail for court. a Drav.—A gentleman of this city has received a @ wh announcing the of Gad. E. Upeon, Indian Agent at Idaho and Montana, brother of Hon. Chas. Upson, of Michigan,) 5 jormer resident of Washivugton, and clerk in the Interior Deperyecnt. snd much loved many citizens of Washington during his 4 dence here. —_e—_—__. REAL Estate SaLe—By J.C McGwire ¢ Oo, Auctioncert.—A thi and bas-meat brick dwelling, wit, back Dallding twest ries high, on Pa @yrains, be- tween (Res Tor 90,100. 2lat atrects, to Mire, § Heari- MrLiranr axp | ah Seng ae ceased tet Cher etlonepacecty 7 Seetee Frge afternoon. = ceased was buried-with mili! gs tary and Maseaie —— SENATOR Foot’s Kemarwe.—On the arri of the remains of the Inte Senator Foot at count yesterday, after the services itol, they were placed in Ss. Koontz, having been s pared for them. This morning, the bod. ut om & special car sent for the purpose timore. which was attached to the 7.30 in which were Senators Poland. of Wt. sey, of Minn.; Doolittle, of Wis, and Ridd Del., with the relatives and friends of the de ed Ke *e 34864 fbi from Baltimere, — institation having come up the bay from the Sonth,) while the h. &c., came by Boo Toad, preparatory to the grand opening on Monday at the foo! of 6th street. ——»—_— TAKING SAND FROM THE STREET. —Yoeter. day, officer Hill arrested Joto Hotoran on the charge of taking — from M street, near North Capitol, and trespassing, and Justices Walter fined him $40. StTRayY Cartp.—This morning, a litte about four year old, was — up in 4) street, having strayed from his home pins ened ~eoenndinmat Affairs in Georgetown. Urry Counciis.—The Boards of Aldermen and Common Council met last evening at € o’cloek. Board of Aldermen.—Present \dermea Thomas, Simms, Cropiey and Hieston: Reoor- der Matthews in thechair. Tbeminutes of the Ss read and adopted. The Re- ‘A water maa. Mr. Thomas & resolution in relation to publishing the notices of the Mayor, request- ing him to publish such notces as he may wish to make public in one paper of the town and in one ‘r only in the city of Washington; adopted. The following DUORS were thea received from the Council:—A resolution of inquiry in relation to the of pumps; adopted. A resolution ‘ing a fu: ap- propriation for dredging the channe! the Po- tomac river. Mr. T Offered a substitute entitled “a treners riation of one thousand dollars, or as much { a8 may be orm for the purposes therein named,'’ adopted. hen the resolution was received from the Council, passed by that body, Mr. Thomas moved to amend by striking out the words “five thousand” and inserting therefor the words “twenty-five hundred,” adding the words “in addition to the sums already ap- propriated,” in the first se ction. and providing that a committee consisting of Messrs. Hieston and Simms, of the Board of Aldermen, and a like number ffom the Board of Common Uoun- cil be appointed to wait on the corporation of Washington, which amendments were ad: and the reeolution . A resolation in re- lation to the market house: adopted. A reso- lution to pay the claim of M. J. Adler; adopted. A resolution in favor of John Keyser, paying bills for repairing pumps. Mr. Thomas ob- jected to the third reading, and the resolution was laid over underthe rule. Mr. Thomas af. terwarde moved to take up the resolution and refer it to the standing committee which pre- vailed. A resolutien for the repair of the pump at the corner cf 6th and Frederick streets; adopted. A resolution authorizing the — of the scavenger’scart. Mr. Thomas offe: amendment striking out the words “fifty-fl and inserting the word “thirty,” which was adopted aud the resolution passed. A resola- tion providing for the election of two lamp- lighters; the third reading was objected to and the resolution Isid over under therule. Ad- journed. Commen Council.—The proceedings of acalled meeting, held on Tuesday, were read, at which meeting the report of the commissioners to widen and deepen the river channel was pre- sented, and referred to the committee on har- bor and channel. The committee reported a resolution making & further ropriation to widen and or ge the channel of the Potomac river, the third reading of which was objected to, and the called meeting ed. The following mee: from the Mayor were read and referred:—Kecommending an appropri- ation of $250 tor the removal of all offensive matter from ovr citizens. Announcing the jon of proposals to repair the public hydrants of the town, and relative to the improvement of cer- tain streets, and recommending the graveling ef them. Also. a communication inviting the m to witness the tapping of a water main by Myers & Thomas’ method: the invi- tation was accepted. Also, from W.T. Duvall, Fropecas to sell the patent right of Myers & homas’ method for ping water mains; re- ferred. Also, from T.H. Donohue, proposing to tap the water mains at $5 per tap, im case the town does not purchase the patent right; referred. Aliso, trom W.G. Busey, proposing torent a wharf. foet of High street, from the COTporation, at $100 annum; referred. Mr. Dunlap preeented pettion of Dr. L. W. Ritchie, the physician of the poor and work- house. Aliso, the bill of W.S. Cox, for pro- fessional service; referred. Mr. (joddard pre- sented a petition of property holders on West street, for a pavement to dard in that street; referred. Mr. Libbey, from comunittee on pumps, rted @ resolution for repair of & pump Bt corner of 6th and Frederick streets lopted. Mr. Dunlap, from the market com- Mittee. reported a resolution authorizing the Market Master to purchase balance scales and Weights and measures for use in the town market; adopted. Mr. Wheatley, from the poor and workhouse committee, reported @ Tesolution to y the clam of M. J. Adier; adopted. Mr. Davidson, from claims commit- tee, reported a resolution in fayor of the proprietor of the Georgetown Courier. Also, a resolution in favor of John Keyser; adopted. Mr. Orme, from the police commi , Teported a resolution for the repsirof the scavenger's cart. Also, & resolution providing for the election of two lamp-lighters; adopted. Mr. Kane, from the gnevance committee, reported an ordinance to regulate and license hucksters and butchers, and for other pu! ; referred to committee of ways and means. Mr. Wheat- ley, Dy comsent, o! & resolution appoint- ingacommittee toinguire into vere sengee 2o and expediency of changing the location of the town market. . Edes, from the harbor and cansi committee, reported a resolu- tion appropriating $5,000 for dredging and deepening the channel of the Potomac, which was temporarily Isid on the tabie The unfinished business—resolution appropri- ating $1,200 for widening and cecpening the channel of the Potomac river—was taken up and passed, wi h an amendment reducing the sum to $1,000, Subsequently, by consent, the board took up ep rent bill passed by the appropriating $5,000 for wi ing the channel was taken up. Mr. Danlop reiterated the objection he made to tne of resolutions for such objects at this time. He wanted an assurance that arrangements will be made by the cot to meet the ad- ditional expenses which will press upon the general fund. He was not opposed to ng and deepening the channel, but was unwilling to involve the general funa. He thought that eer nerepenot is called a this ee Mr. Davidson explained that harbor fund was pledged for keeping the channel in order, and not the gene fand. Mr. Dunlop said wat the $5,000 did not come out of the fund, but the Siw did. A number of claims will be brought against the general fund, and he thought it time to curtail expenses. Mr. God- dard thought that Washington is interested an this matter, and hoped a committe would be appointed to wait upon the Corporation of that cuty on their aid. i ead —_e to amend by appropriating two thousand five hundred dollars, provided Washington will appropriate @ like amount. Mr. Liboy moved to stike out the proviso, and instead of it au- therize the appointment of a special committee to wait on tue Corporation of Washington and request the appropriation of a ike amount fer the pu The amendment was accepted and ition was offered as a sub- stitute for the first section of the jution. The amendment was tion of the New Market, which wasresd aad laid on the table. urned. Taw Canat.—Arrived—Bosts Joba Moora, with limestone to Castleman; 0. T. Snouffer, flour to 5. G. years = — bag mar! 4 eury stone's Godey & Reem; John H. wetoon, corn and wheat to 4 a