Evening Star Newspaper, September 21, 1866, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. The Largest Cirenlation in the District. W. D. WALLACH, Editor and Proprieter- WASHINGTON OITY ERIDAY.. SEPTEMBER 21, 1866, ———— Ss S7 READING SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTER! STING TELE- GEAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. S7 PERSONS LEAVING FOR THE COUNTRY, DURING THE SUMMER, CAN HAVE THE “ STAR" MAILED TO THEM BY LEAVING THEIR ADDRESS AT THIS OFFICE. TERMS FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH. CIRCULATION OF THE CITY PRESS. The following is the official showing of the circulation of the daily papers of this city competing for the Govermment advertising ‘under the recentact of Congress directing such Sdvertising to be made in the two daily news- pepers ot Washington having’ the largest circulation : EVESING STAR... Chronicle... Intelligencer, THE U.S. STEAMER WINOOSKI. A despatch to the Navy Departnent from Commander J. H. Cooper, commanding the U. 5. Steamer Winooski, announces the arrival ot hisat vessel Key West, on the 10th inst., Raving tow in the steamer Gen. Mesde,ofand trom New York to New Orleans. The latter vessel was discovered im distressin the morning of the | Sth inst.. anchored about ten miles northeast of | Sanbrero light, east coast of Florida, her en- | gines having being disabled. Her position being dangerous, and there being several lady | assengers on board, Commander Cooper | indly rendered bis assistance in towing the | veseel toa port at which her damages could | be repaired. | } | | UNIFORM OF THE GSNERAL AND == LIEUTENANT GENERAL. By War Department General Order, No. 73, the uniform of the General and Lientenant | General of the United States Army is pre- scribed as follows For the General.—The same as for Major Gen- eral, except that on the coat there shall pe two Tows of twelve buttons each on the breast, placed by fours, and on the shoulder-straps and epaulettes four silver stars. For the Lieutenant General.—The same as for a Major General, except that on the shoulder- straps and epaulettes there shall be three sil- ver stars. 7 PUBLIC LAND OPERATIONS. Returns just received by the Commissioner ofthe General Land Office show that at the local land office at Traverse city, Michigan. 36,019 acres of the public land were disposed of during the present month, as follows: with milttary warrants, 11.920, with agriculta College scrip. $ 630; under the homestead law. 6,986; sold tor cash, APPOINTMENT OF PENSION OFFICERS. The Commussioner of Pensionsynade to-day, the following appoimtment of E: ning Sur- geons: Doctors Kichard N. Welk, Jefferson City. Missouri; John W. Backram, Greit Falis, New Hampshire, and Robert H. Har- court. Keynolds, Indiana. Mexico.—It is understood that the Liberals are now planning 4 campaign against the City of Mexico itself, and the chances of Maxi- mulian’s escape with his army and trains are being seriously discussed at Vera Oraz. A | correspondent writing from that city states that the Emperor is now repairing and strengthen- img the road leading to the coast,’as if pre- meditating a retreat. Meanwhile the Liberals are steadily closing in around the «Invaders ” Durango bas been abandoned by the latter, and Juarez by this time ha® located his head- quarters at Monterey. where thirty-five Pieces of artillery were abandoned by the retiring French troops. The Liberal army is being re- organized and rapidly increased in number. and a general advance will take Place, it is said, during the latter part of this month. Tee Orgra THis EVENING.—The sparkling snd pretty comic opera of the Brothers Ricci, entitled “Crispino,” will be given by the Ghio- ni and Susini Company at Wall's Opera House | hisevening. It has never betore been pre- | sented in this city, but is said to abound in mu- ical gems and piquantdances. The President and family are expected to be present; also, Lsentenant General Grant and Secretary Welles. sprain ‘Tux WEEKLY Star ts now on our counter for sale, and in wrappers, ready for the mails: containing, among muck other Teading matter, full reports of ube tour of the President and | his party. with his speeches and those of Sec- | Tetary Seward, and the grand Teception of the party in this city; an exciting story, entitled + Ineh by Inch; full reports of the doings at | the Shutzenfe t m progress in this city, and the visit of the President to the grounds: ac- count of the grand Base Ball Tourney, and the iestivities in boror of the Excelsior Clab, of | Brooklyn; proceedings of the Cleveland Con- Yention: iast Horrible Murder in Philadel- | phia; the Camp Meeting Riot: Humorous Sketches, with Domestic, Miltary, Naval, | | Departmental, and Local News: Agricultural and Housekeeping Miscellany, and the latest | Telegraphic patches trom all quarters. FiNaycial.—The New York Commercial of yesterday afieruoon says; Governments are quiet, "bere are few securities offered anda few | Wanted, prices consequently remaining about | stauonsry. Money is without change. The market is abundantly supplied; there is no out- ward flow of currency, of importance, in any | Girection, the Western centres being well sup- | _ with currency. The banks are ready to end in large amounts at 4 per cent, on call, | but obtain 5 per cent. on small loans. Dis. | Ceunts are quiet among the private bankers. | ! ! although the banks are doinga fair business. Prime paper ranges at 5as per cent. Gold opened steady, and at noon showed a slight advancing tendency. The market is coa- siterably oversold, and at the opening 3- per cent per diem was paid for loans, put sub- ' sequently the rate declined to 1-16 per cent. { ‘Tax ConstiTUTIONAL AmENDMENT.—Judge | Underwood expresses the opinion that the Virginia Legislature at its next session will | insagurate 8 movement looking to the adop- | ton of the constitutional amendment. The j people ot Virginia believe that their best poti- | cy will be to adopt the amendment, thinking | that if they do not, Congress will either pass an | actreducing them to @ territorial condition or one imposing universal snffrage. It is under- | stood that Mr. Baldwin, Speaker of the House of Delegate-, will urge the adoption of the proposition of Congress, as embodying the best terms which the rebellious States can obtain. S7 itis statedon good authority that the owners of Dexter had a bet of $5,000.on Satur- day's race, in Chicago, that he would trot be- Jow 21#, provided track and day were favora- ple. As it had rained in Chicago for the pre- ‘Vious three days the bet was off. 1t is also stated that the owners are Teady to put up $50,000, not less, odds of three to five, that Dexter will trot below 2:15; and if allowed a running horse alongside, will trot the mile in twe minutes Sa We have the gratify ‘igence from Japan, by telegraph cia San Francisco, that zice bas fallen “two poos per picul,” if any- body knows what that means. S7 Botler, Burnside, Botts, and Brownlow are the busy B's who proposed to improve the shiping hours it. the Radical hive this fall. a7 Every removed Postmaster wanis to go to Congress. Revenge is swee . S7 The Troy Press says that Thurlow Weed bas knocked Mr. Greeley’s hat so far over his eyes that only the pBilosoper’s boots are visi- bie. S7 The Raleigh Progress has begun publish- ing the initials of the young men wo misbe- Bave in the Raleigh churches. S77 Capt. Fergason,s member of the Cana- dian Parliament, ts to be court-martaled for cowardice beiore the Fenian army. S7 Sections of Texas areoverran with cattle belonging to any one whocan catch and brand them. t is reported in Providence, BR. 1., that annie of o disunguished United States Sen- ator is about to apply for a divorce. 87 The Prussians lo-tin the war 2,473 killed, 5.311 severely wounded, 8.5965 slightly wound- ed, and 2.559 missing, making a tota! of 19,259. S/ The total value of the prizes to be given the for.bcoming Paris exposition is $169,000 an gold B7 Biessed is the man who bath no brains, but brass in abundance, for be shall be the la- dies" favorite. = B7 Minnesota raises 16,000,000 bushels of Wheat ‘his crop. | Six Zor di TELEGRAPHIO NEWS, ——9——_— LATER FROM EUROPE, " [By the Atlantic Uable-} . > ¥ Lowpon, Sept. 20.—A telegram f oe 4 announces that the firm of Roych: Oo., toat city, has tailed. Their liabilities are to be very great. The ship Conqueror from Bordeaux for Philadeiphia, arrived at Queens. wn in a damaged condition, having been in collisien. The bark Rising Dawn, from ivig- tat, Greenland, for Boston, has been lost off the coast of Greenland. FRANOR. Pants. Sept. 20. —The finance committee sent here trom Mexico to negouste for a loan are disbeartened, and have announced the empire’ of Mexico without tunds. PRUSSIA. BEExtw. Sept. 19.—The abdication of Lud wig 11, King of Bavaria, is pow regarded ascertain. Bexwiy, Sept. 20.—Count Bismarck has been taken very ill, though not so much 80 as to excite serious apprehensions, The King of Prussia has written an address to the people, thanking them for their part borne in the war, and congratulating them on victory and peace. ITALY. FLORENCE, Sept. 19.—The works in coni tion with the Italian navy at Spezzia*are being pushed forward with rapidity. FLORENCE, Sept. 20.—A very serious outhreak of brigands occurred near Palermo. The tele- graph wires bave been cut in all directions, but as the national troops hold all the principsl places, it is thought the rebellion will be of short duration. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Loxpon, Sept. 20-The money market is quiet. Consols S9x¥. The following are the opening prices of American securities :—Ene 47%, IMinots 784, U.S. five-twenties 724. ZGG HARBOB PROPERTY HOLDERS I Ej lease — 406 Seventh street, Ross's a tel, the 23d instant. at? o clock p m_ se 21-2t* W. B.A. 0. No_ 10 —Oalled Commanica- tion of A C..No 16, will be heid on SSTURDAY EVES ING, Sept: 22d 1455, at Lalf- St sevoR. order of the 2. Moca ge” ret INE THOMPSON. Boo, Y DAWEON LODGE, No. 16.—The regular communication of DAWSON LODGE, No. + Will be held on MONDAY EVENING, Bept. 4.1866 Very important business is tobe tran: —, requiring the attention of every member. order of the W. M, ot Ns @. Re THOMPSON, § NOTICE —The JOINT COMMITTEE ap. pointed from the different T perance Or ra Bizatlons “ prepare ® Programme fora ‘Grand ‘Temperance Masy Mecting,”’ will meet in the Ha'l of the Sons emperance, 451 9th street, on of SATURDAY. September 22, at 6 o'clock p.m. By order of the Joint Committee ED. W. ROACH. 1" Secretary pro tem. COLLECTOR'S OFFICE, CITY HALL, asuineton. D O., August 1, 1836, NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS, Notice is hereby given that by ‘an act July 28. 18¢6.”" the rai proved 5 of tax on all real and per- soval property, stoc! &c., for the year 1365, is fixed at one dollar and ten cents on every one hun- dred dellags of the assessed value of said Property. Upon all taxes upon all property not fo arrears Jor taxes for general purposes an abatement ef five e is allowed from August 1, 18%, until the day of October, 1865, after which nosbatement lowed. WM. DIXON, Collector. WAB DEPARTMENT, SRG ron GeveRat’s Orrice, Wasiinoton, D.©., Augast 10, 1833. ,An Army Medical Board, to consist of Brevet Colonel J. B Brown, surgeon, U_ 8. A. Presi- dent: Brevet Lieutenant Colouel HR. Wirtz, surgeon, U. 8. Brevet uientenant Colonel An er. surgeon, U. 8. A.,and Brevet Major ‘on Webat sistant ea m,U.8.A - gorder, will meet in New York city on the 20th of September next. for the examination of candidates for admission into the Medical Stail ef the United States army. jicants must be over twenty one years of age, and physically sound. i for an invitation to appeal fore bh rds t reesed to the Sargeou General. U.S A.,ard mmst state the full name. residence, and date and piace of birth of the can didgte. Testimonials as to charactor and @ cations must be furnished. If the been in the medical service of the arm war, the fact should be stated, tocether with his for K and time and place of service, and tes- frem the officers with whom he has be forwarded, ade for the expenses of persons amination, as itis an indispen- qul to appointment. There are at present sixty vacanciosin the medi- Seles orig ns ot hich ai riginal rae. a the act of Congress approved July 28,1356, 3 - JOS. K. BABNEs, au 1l-cotocls Surgeon General, U.8. 4. N eo * oo... me The undersigned begs to inform the Liquor Dealers and Kestaurants that he has opened Br of No. 21 South street. Baiti- Tore. under @cecement of Mr. CHAS. —. THOMPSON & full supply of all kinds of LIQUOKS, delivered free to all parts of the city, ace ip any (gantity, at Baltimore Bet Call for yourself. SAMUEL BART No. 231 Pennsytvania _Be 21-e03t* opposite I mores —W TEEL, from 358 to 328 lvania evenuc, between 9th and streets, north side. ts aes I bave the pleasure of informing say customers and the public that I have thoroughly retitted the Store lately oecupied by Mr. J. 8. Maxwell. now ared to ebo' of CLOTAS, soakitas, Cass! ant VESTINGS: which I can with safe oer is @ com ment. My ‘tock of “MEN'S Fi GOODS” will be found to embrace a ful! Under Garments and the latest novelties in Scarfs, Glov Jere, &c. Ties. es, 5 alse Barts IF ye nishing Goods, first floor, SPBorar NOTIOE. We return our sincere thanks to Washi Et the Ladies of liberal pa age extended to us during the past season, and as<ure them that no effort on our part will be spared to merit a continuance of the same. Feeling confident that our efforts to keep a FIBST-CLASS STORE, with the very best Goods at MODERATE PRICES are soprectated, our exertions te that end will be BD hs Weare new receiving a full supply of FANCY AND MILLINERY GOODS of the very latest styles and shapes. Also, a full agsortmeut of FINE LACES AND EMBROIDERIES, to which we invite the attention of the pablic. All goods warranted ented. " yr & Baker's cele- Weare alse agents brated ELASTIC-STITOH SEWING MACHINE, $08 exit —— desiring to purchase to exam- jue their merits. VI8 & GAITH ~ 20 Market Space, fell lw Washington, D. 0. OS: FOR BUILDING BEVENU. pe ane CUTTERS. ai TaeascRy DeraRcment, Sept. 17, 13% Sealed Proposals. endorsed ** Proposals for Bulld- ing Be venue Cutters,” will be recetved at this De- of WEDNESDAY, the lth of lor building and Sitting Two Top- sails Schooners, of 220 tons, old measurement, and ¢ and Aft Big-ed Scheoners, of 110 tons, lo. The Vease's tobe built of the best materials, coppered and sopper-fastened and delivered afloat. — for ss some mp Soe Adapts ate, +. xcept armam: amma 5 Riruivarey meutical instruments, stores, ‘and ont! it . i 1 specifications can be obtained at thi Deparinat, oa application im person or in ry. ne 2-ta Secretary of the Tre: $3 LUCY HUNTSR will open a SOHOOL Mier Girleon the wurst of October, ‘Ne aos New York avenue, between ith and 5th streets, sep 20-tf q iTS—Just received, @ fine let of SIL- ORE SEIN ONION Sisss: wnick wiikeeta cheap. at the Seed Stere, 343 F stree oth and 10th 5 en ‘ABBIAGES FOR BIRB by the day. w Cz OnN F BRIDGET. qe. 395 Pe ee 20-8t* he gpa n AGATELLE TABLE | ats. se 20 3t* Csseiaczs, it, between “3t* ‘0 sail my large stock of New ana Second- and Rockaways, nggies. Jersey Wagons, &c., ac, ot greatly redu‘ed i ns ‘ing promptly. tigated be HAM, se 50-St* 374 D street, Notica—tHos. E SMITHSON having vol- t] inst my consent rm of Barr, Builders, I hereby notif ‘my old ‘rie js and customers Isbali continue the ness at the old stand, strect south, eicfon. "H. BABRON, Bull < A . P.8 —An: ¥ communtcations sent to my address, Box whe will meet with prompt attention. E ORIGINAL BTEAMED OYSTER 6a- Received this day. from Point Losk- ent and Norfols, Ten Barrele of those large COVE OYSTERS, the only oyeter thet comes to tis market at this season of the sui . All those desiring a € coming reel azkat Rone wil caegive mas . et) cooks ri last year, when I frat iatrodeced the Foltay atockee sce ee Htah det Wan tat age ges, or . Tomantieied Tcaa give goueral edtis: potion €o the pabizs No branch ‘rom the Old Stand at 261 6 street, F Lith, opposite Washington ater. ne TM. HARVEY. wre PREMIUM FAMILY FLOUR, . lent Flour Tam now well, red prin. tithes ia Darreisse ecke ee ee . BURCHELL, Corner of 14th and F at: se reets, eol2 Vader Ebbitt House, 4 Ss s a le & 5 ig 3 : Bg ge || &s a ae Bin Bon 3c te BaeeSe i Sense =r aro RPUEREN ore reer nea ereoUPSUENEREE TTP nNUSEUSNSIOIRIDE-SUITTUIDEE DEIR toneeeetteet me emer ren ° % 2 := za e| 3 F] 4 4 £ = | § £ & . LOST AND FOUND pet, 19th i Physicia rediee ind tos finder if iett acd able re: ir EABE' wweirpitore, 10 Pa a BEW ABD—Lost, between Wil ° and Georgetown, part of » GOLD VE3T | JAIN, with nook. ray eward wil delivery to. RA TLIN, Room 3 &5 BEWAKD—Lost onthe nm oF MOREY in8 yellow en rere a ind he adore rerard wi Pikurkak Kee MITCHEULS, Paar, to corner of 9h etrect, north side, Ost —Yesterday, september 19,) & emalidon 4 ble-case Bit VER WATOB on the back J, F. King, with i rr ally ¥ Bok The tinder wil irwith 0.1 KING, se 2n-ts B27 Sitka YK» Uk STOLEN—On Monday. sep om- S'ber 10, a red and white horned OUW, mixed with red."-A liberal reward will be given if re- ae Mre. VEGAL, corver 16th and L re t* the corner of 2/4 and M streets, ort tail; one korn down over nark across bec loins. A liberal be paid ‘er her return to the above reward wi! place. as __8819-3¢" ‘AME TO MY PREMISES, on the iéth in-tant, CAScarey MARE tad one ack Oe HORSE The owner is oo _ cone Senta, Prove ni take way. bight ass x DROWN. 224 G street, corner of 18th, Washington, ‘On Pevnsylvania avenpe. near 44 BY on! SILVER-PLATED WARE: a Set, at PRIGG'S DOLLAR TOBE, No. 435 Pennsylvania ave: bo wt \ a black COW, her eye, and a tar x BOARDING. — FEW MECHANIC BOARDERS can bo ac- conmodated at 451 12th street, berween # and e t OABD.—One hanisome Frout and Back LUK, on first floor, torent, with BUSK®. to = gevtleminn aud r Wife, or two single gentlemen, ice $30 and $60 per month. Inquire at su. 3=0 E -treet, between 10t 4th sts Tre. MECHANICS *RINTE H ORK PRINTERS, have excellent TABLE BOARD ins family where there are but few boarders, Terms $1.20 per bg he) advanee. Apply at Star Ofice. at : "TABLEROABD—A Iniy, whokoepaa frst 8 table. nextin all its appointments, wishes to BOARDEBS. L obtain several TABLE C veation delightful dconvenieut. References required, Apply at th fic 80 a0 st* BUABD—With or without ent furnished rooms, may be had on terms, on applying at Mise WILSUN'S, street, next to the coruer of Lith, SorERION TABI 6 | OaRD—First class TABLE BOARD V4 Harry Turner, late caterer for Gon. Grant’s Staff, at 122 Ferns; lvania avenue, between 19th and 2th streets, se 15-Lm* Eubeast NEW BOARDING-HOUSE, JUST 4 opened, at No. 297 T street. between i5th and 16th streets, and one of the most pleasant and con- venient Jocatious to the various Departments in the city. where beautiful ROUMS and fi 28 TABLE BUARD can be obtained. Trawsient and Table Boarders accommodated, and families sup plied with meals at their residences, with every thing that the market affords, For particulara aprly 98 above. se §-1m™ R OOMs, FURNISHED OR UNFURNISIIED, with or without BOABD, corner 454 and Pa. avenue, formerly the Aglington House. an 21-lm* PARLE BOARD at No. 466 tor stroot.a few doors north of the avenue. Terms $25 per month. tf es PERSONAL. VJ ON CULY Ni RSE —Anexport M LY NUKSE will be ainengeaed first, would like to make a tew mere Hustel references given. Address “N.S, ar Office, onw week. sep l-tw* 6 ADIMS TAKE PABTICULAB NOTICE —4ll 4 io trouble shoutl call and consalt Drs ba- FOBEST & BRULHERS, Nos 175 aud 17 street Pr VELPAU'S FEMALE PE CAL DROPS, a0 celebrated many years ago in Paris for the reliet of Bemale obstractions, sap- ze easton and ail irregularities of the Menstraal ‘eriogs. Price $1, NB —These drops shonid never be takea by Fe- males during Preenancy Ley would ve Bure to use Miscarriage ted as represented, or the mouey refunded. 86 20-30" ITH, 367 Pennsylvania avenue, ‘ot, has great power as a Clair woy- Business, and Heali Medium. de- scribes deceased an: i friends; gtves their vin; names Hours from lla mr. to9p. m. se 1-1w* MSS AND MAPAME MALABD, from Parte, Professors of French La} uage, will reopen their class for gentlemeu and Ladies, at 8 ¢clook p. m.,on WEDNESDAY, 19th jestant. at ae re-idence, No. 204 I street, two doors from 20th w Be 19-3t* PERSO AL—Wanted. with ref: oe to matri- mony, by a gentleman of means. Intelligence, a LADY CORKESPONVENT, — congenial elements and high toned ro- igtous principles, a not exceeding thirty six cesirable Address B. ipgton, D O. i D; LOVEJOY BAS REMOVED to the South- east corner of F and 9th streets, Messages mi still be loft at the office on 12th street. be! Sm and4p m. Office houreat the corner of Lith and | streets, 9 o'clock a. m. and4 Pe m, se 13-e@12t* Me . BABTIN, pa Removed to 440 1th st., bet. F and G. DECALOOMAINB—New French art of decora- ting Chime, Wood. Silks, &c , du ¥. equaling the most beautiful paintings. Instructions free. he best designs and cheapest in the city, whole. sale and retail. 8e 13-eolm* 15-801" | OTICE —Spocial nstice is hereby given to all N persons having left WATCHES 2 my hands for Repairs ged to January Ist. 1365, to call aod getthem within thirty days. or they will be sold at public auction for cost of repairs. 4. ¥. BORLAND, au 27-cotw No. 437 7th street. B®icwerarxyes. Furnaces, Banges, Broilers, Roasters and Grates set up'in brickwork Ail promptly attended to BACH No. 481 12th st , bet. F and G, the Bho se 19-3t* corner 10th street and the Gare SSULUTION OF COPA’ ERS) D' Serer nore ogy a THOMAS H BARRON aud T. SON, ane: é firm name of y dissolved b: bu-iness will be setled by th ashington, Sept. wut E VINEGAR. A pure article of French WAITE 4 - Aba received at and forsale A ftalel YEsR @ & PERRIE, se 17-4tif Corner B and 9th atreeis. OB BRANDY PEACHES, ACOOMAC count = PEACH made from the orchards of Wm. P.M For sale by Z.M.P. KING & S0No = King Place. se 1”-6t corner Vermont avenue and I st. WE 488 SEELING Merimeck, Sprague, Pacific, and all other best CALICOES at Bollers orders The Mase. sacri ARRON & sMITH atual consent. The late firm iy & SMITHSON. se 19 3t* 20 CENTS! Our Stock of DEY GoOps is the largest in the city, and we areselling at loss than New York prices. LANSBURGH & BRO., 375 and 515 se 15-20 Seventh street. G48 FIXTUBES. ‘We are just_reeeivi r CHANDELIERS Rem seca | Cari end most complete this side of Philadelpnia. We are the on! spas of ornelius & jaker, of Friladetphia. the largest mannfacturers of Gas ixtures in this eou' intry. end wh ures unegualled for style and aiateh, owe Sxtares are Persons needin 00d article, eated SAT ara ete acetone as uw "ers. “ict ALBX: B- SHEPHERD & BROS, EW FALL STYLES GENTLEMEN'S FUBNIBEING GOODs. ‘The subscriber Roving: at considerable expense and iebor, thoroug! end besuti | Store, has now the pleasure of notifying Ne — trons t he h: and tl het as jUst ret from the North, and is bow in daily receipt erie FALL AND WINTER PURCHASES, Embracing a large and varied assortment of first- ig GENTLEMEN’ FURNISHING Goons, Bel 9 jn and with great best and ies fT pispori Houses in New Sor. iy Healer force Paying ty gosds masons fae v le 5 ; cash, with stere rent frec, and other Ab ht. enables me tovell at the Prices, ‘Tha Afol for pest favors. it is m: the fatore, by C3 a aonaaaer Mo Batnons. Sp rit a continuatio} Tenage so ‘and so! Uberally exter ¥ ‘me. a i PIANO FOR SALBOR RENT LOW-Inguir P ay? ito avenue, between, mouse 435 and 6th sts,, as the parti leave the city EES. Bee GoWAMENTAL PAINTING. ‘The subscriber, bu his materials at Bast, i provared fo do uuy work tt hisitwe mith dineetss? acdat twenty per eent. lower than the Jo: Bbop, 34 street, three doors below. je@are about to 0 17-4¢* r » GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. WASHINGTON, September 21, 1866. Jay Cooke & Oo. furnish the following quotations of Government securities : U.S. 6’s Coupon, 1881. U. 5. Eive Twenties, 195: U.S. Five Twenties, 1664, Five Twenties, 1565. Forties Ten U.S. Seven Thirties NEW YORK FIRST NOARD SALES. Coupons, i11%: Five Twenties, i+62. 111%; a Ma So i 4; Ten %; Seven 106; Gola, 145%. TS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE Pay. NT OF BOUNTIES. UNDER THE AOT TO QUALIZB BOUNTIES, APPROVED JULY 38, 1S The following rules and reguiations have BU been published by the War Department, for the | information and guidanceof all interested in the act equalizing bounties: All application shail be filed within the period of six months, from the Ist day of Oo- tober, 1566, and before any payments are made, shail be classified by regiments, battalions, or other separate organigttionsyand no apphca- tion filed after that period shall be settled until the former shall bave been paid. No appiica- tion shall be enter.ained uniess accompanied by the orginal discharge of the soidier, and the ailidavit required by the fith secuion of the Act, and the further a‘fidayit tfat he has not recefyed, nor is he eniide to receive from the Uniied States, under any laws or regula. tcns prior tothe Actof July 2th, i866, mare than’ $160 bounty for any and all military ser. vice rendered by him dering tbe late rebellion, over and sbove the amount therein claimed Ail applications for the additional bounty, au_ thojwed by Wus act, irom surviving s: diers, shall be in the torm hereinafter Prescribe, and the evidence of identity shall be the same ts Is now required, and applications from the heirs of deceased soldiers shall be im the form now required by the Treasury Department. As soon as the examination of the claims of any regiment, or Other independent organiza- sball have been properly acted upon, fhe Paymaster General’ shall take tne necessary steps for their prompt payment. A register shall be kept in the Paymaster (jenerat's Office, and also in the office ot the Second Au- dior, of all claims presented under the law, in which the claimants will be classified by regi- meuts, &c. If the claims be allowed, the amount of bounty paid to each will be noted, and it rejected, the canse of rejection will be distinctly stated, Im the application fer boun- ty, as reqnired by the 3d of these rales, the atti- dayitsball stateeach andevery period of ge vice rendered by the claimant, and atso that. never served otherwire than as therein sta Organizations irregularly an the seryi Unt eof the d States,or called ont for special parposes, tale Miliua, HomeGuards, &., and not in. Jnded iv the general bounty laws, are not ine cluded within meaning of the Act. Soldiers en- listed for “three years or during the war,” who were discharged by reason of the termination of the war, shall be considered as having served out the period of their enlistmeni, ‘nd are entitled to bounty under this Act, The minority of heirs, claimants for bounty under bis Act, must be proven to have existed atthe date of its passage. Parentsshall receive joint. (, the bounty to which they may be entitied as ‘wits, Unless the father ‘has abandoned the support of his family, in whjch case ut sbail be perd to the mother. ‘Non-regid* ce in the Unired States shall net bea oar tothe claims of heirs,,who wowld otherwise legally inherit The provisions of the act exciude from its benefits the following -classes:—Tnose who, iter serving the full period of their enlist. ment, were dishouorably discharged at its ex. piration; those discharged during enlistment by -way of favor or punishment: those dis- avaea on account of disability contracted in the service, but not occasioned by wonnds re- ceived “in the line ot duty,” who shall not haye previously served two or three years respectively at the time of discharge; those charged on account of disabilicy existing at thestime of their enlistment; the heirs of those who have died since theirdischarge ot wounds or disease not contracted in the service. and in ibe line of duty; the surviving soldiers and heirs of deceased soldiers who, under previous laws, have received or aré entitled to rece: bounty of more than s100from the United State: The surviving soldiers, as well as the hears of deceased soldiers, when such soj- djers bave bartered, sold, assigned, loaned, transferred, exchanged or given away their tinal discharge papers, orany interest in the bounty provided by this or any other Act of Congress. The Act of the 2th of July, Is36,cre- ates no right of inberitance beyond those vest- ed by the law under which these heirs received or were entitled to receive the original dounty, and debars certain cla.ses, brothers and sisters of heirs that were entitled to receive the origi- nal bounty. from any claim for the additional bounty provided by this Act, — HE NAVY DEPARTMENT-—FLAG-SHIP = BROOKLYN. A communication bas been received at the Navy Department from Acting Rear Admiral Godon, commanding the South Atlantic squad- ron, @Mpouncing the arrival of the flag-ship Brooklyn at the harbor of Bahia. The only noteworthy incident of a long passage under sail was the falling in with the masts and spars of alarge ship, about two hundred and fifty Milvs to the southward, which yesel had evi- dently been burned not far from the place where the wreck was discavered. On reach ing Eahia, the Nipsic, Lieut. Com. Biake, w: found awaiting the arriyal of the Brooklyn. Lieut Com. Blake had properly carried out the Department's instructions to salute the Brazihan flag. The incidenial circumstances attendant on the arrival of the Brooklyn were of the most pleasant character. The Acting Kear Admiral states that he would probably send the Nips'c to Pernambuco on the Ist of September, and would Bimself sail for Rio on the 4th or Sth. Before he left Rio Gen. Webb Nad arrived, and a change of ministry had taken place. The present incumbents were pledged to a more active prosecution of the war. On the 2ist of July instructions were sent to Commander Crosby, of the Shamokin, te hold himself in readiness to proceed to Cornentes, in case it should be necessary fer him to go to Paraguay under a contingency mentioned in a tormer department letter, RECEIPTS FROM CUSTOMS. Returns of the receipts of customs for the weelt ending September 15, have been received. at the Treasury Department as follows :—Bos- ton, ©: 2.68; New York, 93,034,773.51; Bal- timore, $110,220.38. At the portof New Orleans, the receipts from September 1 to September 3. $61,232.64. THE PUBLIO LAND OFFICE, Inquiry having made as to whether or not ceriificates for swamp land indemnity can be located upon double minimum lands, the Com- missioner has replied that the locations of such certificates must be upon vacant public lands, at $1.25 ecre. THE U. 8. 8T R MONOCACY. Dispatches receaved at the Navy Department ftom the U.S. steamer Monocacy, Uomman- der S. P. Carter, report her arrival at St- Thomas, West Indies, on the sth inst. @7 The New York Tribune philanthropis; who boasted of having fondled the +‘poor boy” Greene, the Malden murderer and Probst, the murderer of the Deering 1smily bas hurried off in bot hacte to perform a similar office for the murderer of Mrs, Miller in Philadelphia. InTBENAL REVENUE.—The recetpts from this source to-day were $929,080.77. From the first of suly, the commencement of the present fiscal year, the receipts amount to $92.076,926 83. ——————___— s7'Shillington, Odeon Batiding sends us Peterson's Ladies Magazine for October. o> TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. —_o-——— Kansas Potitics. ToreKxa, Kansas, Sept. 20.—The National Union State Convention met here to-day, and nominated the following tickets: For Gover- nor—J. L. McDowell, of Leavenworth, Fer Lieutenatt.Governor—Major James R. Me- Clune, of Davis county. For Pernt ot State—Colonel McQuigg. For Anditor—N.8. Gass. For Treasurer—Colonel Walker. For Attorney-General—Ross Burns. For Saper- ntendent of Pablic instruction—Jos. H. Bond. For Chief Justice—Nelson Uobb. faa Con- gress—General L. W. Blair, of Fi tt, All the nominees except | ass and Cobb, are republicans. Jw The Convention. passed resolutions that the real interests of the United States and ot this State require that none but loyal mer, should laces of trustand in the Govern. ped apd therefore the Officiaisof this ho slander the and bal tha Glevernment should be removed and their places filled by loyal men, FROM CANADA. The New Currency Ari ement—Altera- . tiem ef Small Arms. OTTAWA. Sept. 20—Further trials of the ly rifles have resulted satisfactorily, anda order bas been given by the Gov- te erpmen Itis tere the Government accepts the cffer of @ United States company to send ma- chinery and men to coavert the Eafiela rifles into breech-losders. Toroyto, Sept. 20.—The new currency ar- Tancemen’< go into effecc on the 26th instant Pending the comp'eton of the provivional Notes now being executed, the Hotes of the Bank of Montreal will be used a> legal tenders, ey stamped with the words, «Provisional » legal. tender for the Recei ver General. THE PHILADELPHIA MURDER. Arrest of the Supposed Marderer. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2t—The Brening Tel- egreph, im an extra, announces the arrest of Gotleib Miller, the supposed murderer of Mrs. Miller, who was 60 brutally murdered on Tuesday morning. He was arrested st Te o'clock this morn ng, in ihe northwestern part of the city, by & citizen. On searching him a jong spd sharp katfe was fomed in his pocxet. At the ceutral tation he was made to chan: his clothes, and was then given a private ex- amination by the detectives, ofthe Soutitermers. Erik, Pa., Sept. 20.—A part of the Southern Loyalist party arrived here this mMorn.ng, and accressed a Jarge meeting. Governor Brownlow was very il, and fuled in ar utempt to speak at the depot. He was 50 weak 88 'o require assistance to stand, and p.'ssed directly on te Cleaveland. CLEAVELAND, Obio. Sept. 20—S P. M.- The train arrived here this evening in a peliing rain. The party were met by an immense | crowd, and escorted to the hoiel by a grand torch-light procession. A meeting is arranged forto-morrow. = + The Bank of Upper Canada, TcRONTO, Sept, 21.—It is announced that the Bank of British North America, will protest letirrs of credit from English bankers on the Bank of Upper Canad: The circe.ors of (ie Bank of Upper Canada, have noi decided wha: cour.e to pursue, but itis thought the instiint on will be wound up by the assigness. The bills of the suspended bank are at thiriy to forty per ceut discount. al dik. Sgekire eed Eritish Troops for Camada. PorT av Basque, Sept. 2i—10a. m.—A large st -amer, ,burqne rizged, is pa -ing west. She issupposed to haye British troops on board ior Canada selling New York Markets. New York, Sept. 21—Coiton quiet and unchanged. Flour advanced. Southern steady, Wheat one cent better. Pork and Lard dail. V. bieky steady. ————_-r+e-__. LOCAL NEW Sa. THE SuUTZENFEST—A Dull Day at the Park To-day, at the-Park, everything appears very dull in consequence of the driving rain. Those present, however, Manage toenjoy themsel yes, The band of the Sth cavalry is present. a- usual, making fine concert mosic, while in the pavilions and in the banguetihalls small <ain- erings of the Sbutzers are engaged in singing, telling stories of the Faderland, and qaaffing Shutzen wine and Jager. The judges made their decision in relation to the prizes which will be awarded this afier- noon, as follows: Ist. Twelve $20 goid pieces, to Mr. Klein, et New York: 2d. Gold watch and chain, valaed at $295, to Mr. Hesse, of Baltimore; 3d. China dinner set, (2 Pieces, ) to Mr. Kosch, of Washington; 4th enna tea set to Mr. Kessel, of Washington; 5th. Marble able and four chairs, to Louis Beyer, of Washington; th. One doven knives and torks and a dogen each of silver table and tea spoons, to Mr. Longheim, of Philadelphia: 7th. Writ, jeskto Adolph Eichstadt: sth. Gold- ane, to Mr. Knusi, ef Washington: Silver castor and glasses, to Mr. Hugle, of shingto luth. Meerschau ipe, silver mounted, presented by Mr. J. P.“Weigman, to Mr. Fendner, of Wastiington; iith. Toilet set, (china,) eight pieces, presentea by Boteler & Co.,te F. Waseman; 12th. Case of Jobannes- berger, presented by Ruliman. to Fred. Bel. ber. of ashingtou; 13th. Meerschaum ipe, # as of resented. by Mr.H. Seitz, to Mr. Mu altimore: 34th. Case of Mumm Verzenay. sented by Esberg & Witzleben, to Mr. of Washington; 15th. Silwer coffee urn. Becker, of Wi ‘ington: 16th. Fruit ba a sented by Ga’ Bro.yte Me. Pichort, Baltimore: 17th. Silver water piteber, to Mr. B. Henze. of Washington: ith. Fine Silver watch, to Mr. Heunseh. of Washington’ 19th. Silver watch. to Mr. Kasche, of Washington: 20th. Silyer butter service, to Mr. ee of Baltimore: 2ist, Silver butter service, to Mr. Kudhardt, of ington; 22d. Silver molasses pitcher, to Mr. Tutile, ot Washington: 23d. Silver salt and pepper dishes, to A. Eizenbeiss, of Washington: 24th. Toilet set, to Mr. Kahler, of Washington. For free hand shooting (without rest) the first prize, a live deer, was awarded to Mr. Longhenn, of Philadelphia; the second, a mas- Sive silver ladle, to Mr. Klein, of New York: and the third, a silver watch, to Mr. Knessi, of Washington. —a QUARTERLY REPor’ or MAsoR A C. Ricr- AKDS, OF TRE METROPOLITAN POLICE —Yes- terday, Major Richards submitted his report of the operations of the force for the quarter ending Jane 30, 1866. The report is simply the tabniar statements of the operations ia each precinct, which were pablished in the Scar as they were made by the cergeantz at the time, and @ recapitulation by the M: . Whe total mumber of arrests was 6,154; of which 4,9) 3eWere of males, and 1,241 females. In 2,557 cnses fines were imposed: 2,115 were dismissed: 52 turned over to the military; 3!7 sent to jail for court; 167 held to bail for court: 473 seut to the workhouse; 179 gave sec tor peace, and 211 were otherwise disposed of. Gases in Washington and a part of the county paid $9,641.42; superceded, $1,06083; appeated upon, 110 34; finer for selling liquor to soldiers, Si2y making a total for Wasbington of $10.932.39. In Georgetown and @ partof the county, fine paid and superceded amount to 8754. 1,572 destitute persons were furnished with lodging: 21 lost children were restored to parents: 29 sick and disabled persons wereaided or taken to hospitals; 14 stray horees and cattle restered to owners; 29 doors foand open were secured: 35 fires were attended; Shorses with veaicies were restored to owners; property and money amounting to $20,025 91 were delivered te own- ers at the station- houses. Tue ARMy AND Navy UNION.—Last eve- ning, 3 meeting of this associatioa was held at the City Hall, Lieut. Richmond, vice presiaent, in the chair, and Mr. O'Connor acting as sec- reiary. Capt. McKean, one of the delegates to the Cleyeland Convention, made a report of the proceedings of ‘that body; after which, a re<o- lution was offered amd adopted endorsing the convention. Lieut. Stiles moved the appointment of a committee of its im relation to the presentation of the proceedings of the conven. tion to nt: which was Cols. sacra weg aud Tait and Lieut. ia resolution was also unanimously adopted for the appointment of a Reps ra Of five to dratt resolutions expressive the sentiments of the organization towards the late Vonfed- erate officers and soldiers who now ex, determination to abide in good faith results of the war. The following gentlemen were appointed as the committee :—Colonel Thompson, M. Cragin, Sos Rouee, Captain Chilton, and Captain cKean. After addresses were made by Captain W. C. and Colonel James D. B Br meeting adjourned. —_—>—___ THE GEORGETOWN AQPEDUCT.—Major Gen. Canby * hes ined sul the order to sur- render the Alexandri. canal to the lessees for wes days. The Alexandria Gazette of yester- RY SRYR : 4 “To-day was the day appointed by the Gov- ermment for turning over to the peaieven the canal the Alexandria aqueduct, but in conse. gence of the inability of the quar‘ermaster to ‘remove the bridges and other Government Property. located in that vicinity. a request was Made to the leceees this morning for a few days delay. A large force ic at preceut employed on the remfining # cyan of the Alexandria canal, but a gre.t of work has yet to be performed, and after possession of the aque- duct has been achieved, it will require at Seow anty aye before navigation can be re- sumed.” This is rather a , friends of that work, a the surrender of the aqueduct hrs been urged in order that the canal might be used immediately for the of boats. Sixty days, to which we ma; Probably irty more, season. pert add a m of twenty or tht: will ig us to the end of the rs —_—_——.—__ “St. ALoratvs Brcts.—The fourbelis recent. ly blessed by Archbishop Spaulding, presented Plast sty Sanda scholars ‘oate! Church, and will The yesterday with business of no interest to tne | O the examination of mpg Spend oe ve sell spirituous liquors. only applieations yesterday she tee from Georgetown. Toe licenses in Washineton si expire about the same time, and the Board may expect 3 hos: of Applicntons jor renewals abou: the first of November. In the case of private Thos. J. Barrell. or the Third Precinct. whe was tried 9nd found evilty of violating the regalationsot tbe force, And conduct undecomipg o@icer, the board ordered a fine of $50. This was the case w- ing ont of the assault on Dr. Pbéitips, on the evening of the 9h instant. The officer bas en- joyed en excejlent reputation since his comnec- Gon With the foree wmtil this affeir. Pickrxe a Pocket ‘esterday afternoon, Sergeant Keily picked u m Ward. an actor, who was lying drunkin the gutier, and took bim tothe stavon Be ove he was placed in | the cell a pocket book containing $13 was taken | from bim. He denied, when be had become somewhbai sober, that be hidany money. Last pivbt officer Grunt received a dispatch trom br dqverters to quesuen bim about the rob- | bing oi Mr Beret. of $40 aad a watch at the | Prrk on Wecnesuay; Aud thi< morning he ac- know ledged th it be pad taken the money and watch, but did eo because he knew some other party would get themoney if he did not Ward 4s held for a bearing -_— «© | THE SOLDIERS’ AND Saitors’ Oxrnayes’ Home.—Tbe brick building at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue aud 7th street east has Tented by the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Or- phans’ Home Association, and opened as the bome, As yet, however, they have bu! two orphans uncer their charge. It Weems that the mothers of many orphans of soldiers and sailors are disinclined to part with their children, and some of the ladies of the association are talking of maxing some Araangement for the sapport of such orphans at their homes. eae canaaane TICION OF GRAND Lanceny.—Yesterday, Jobn L. Wilson paid a visic to a house kept by Ada Lewis, on 3d streei, pear the canal; and aiter bewwg a short time in company with the immates, he discovered that be wasS815 out Uircumstapees induced him co saspect that a girl named R se Morey Lad taken his money, and he bad ber arrested by officer Painter and taken to the Seventh Ward stauon-house. The hearing of the case was. deferred by Justice Handy. ae Tue EquinocriaL StoaM.—The equinoctal, which been so destructive in the West since iast Moncay, bas reached bere, and we have beuvy rain \o-day, wath a fall of twenty to thirty degrees in ibe _thermome-er since morning. AB Uncomfortable change of tem- perature for those configing souls who ter home this mornsng with only their summer clothing on. ——oe REvucTION OF THE Forcer.—Owing to the Want of work at the Washington Arsenal, sev. enty of the workmen were discharged yester- 4:y; mos: of them irom the gun shop. Itis stated that on the firsiof the month there will be a pretty general Giscbarge. FORESTALLING THE Ma Officers Prather and Straub, of th) wrest'd Jobn Fisher. Heary Hyse. huck-trs, for forestalling toc market. They were taken before Justice Thompson, who fined each prisoner S10 Eliza Smxi!wood, # e is Maticiors Misciier.—Yesveraay, Edward E-owr colored, was crresied by Thos. Lyte, Of the Cupiiol Police, for alenpiing to break oue of the iron sats in te grouud, and he was turned over to officer Grant, at the station. Justice Waiter fined bim $5 ier 1+. QUEST.— Yesterday an inqnest was held in Vi w of the body of a man found floating in the Eastera Brauch. Toe jury decided that the Inam came to Mis death by fori meavs. The body was Iaken im charge by the police and imterred at the expense of the Corporation — « Aff; 1a Georgetown. THE Canat.—The laboring gangs at work again to-day discharging the cargoes of Bants arrived rom Cum@eriand with coal for the various wharves and docks of the coal com- panies. Arrived—The Sarah Aan, with bark, to Cox, and twenty-two bouts with coal—To Central Co., 864.5 tous; G. H. Plant, 224.16 tons Borden Co., 675.1 tons; Hampshire 4nd Balu- more Co., 432.14 tons; American Co., 2161 tons. Departed—Capt. J. Short, with ime cement, to Litt Lock No. 11; Industry, sait, 10 Hancock: Cruncher. with tert Litt Lock No. 11, and tweive boats light. New Derosirony Designate —The Na- twnal Bank of Commerce, Georgetown, DC, has peen designat ad by the Unwed States Treasurer as a depository of pabtic moneys. FLOUR asp Grain Makket —The heavy showers to-day have suspended out-door transactions. No receipt: of flour or grain re- pored. The demand tor tlour and wheat con- ltinues to be lively, especially to supply the local trade and mills. The price lists remain as jast quoied in the Star Port oF GronGETOWN.—Entered—Steamere Express, Ryther, master, from Bultimore: T E. C..bill, Norris, ma-te:, from do., with mer- cbandise: sehr. Lookout, Lewis, master, trom Swan Point. Cleared—Steamer Express, Ry- ther, master, for Baltimore. Serene eee N USIC—A young Indy of several years expert ence as Teacher of Piano and Vocal mM . world take a few more PUPILS. if plication be made soon. Best of testimonials and references aren, F eamaeed M.8., City Post Office Washing- von, 86 2-eolm* W INTER IS CUMING. oy at 2 tosh S., szomb Street, between D and E. and exam: is large assortment COOKING. PARLOR. CHAMBER, AND OF!ICE STOVES. PARLOR HEA S, for one, two. or three stories, by" skilliel workmen, and warranted to work ¥ UBNACES and LATROBES reset and made to Work. STUVE> of all kinds :epaired. GRATES, BRICK, sad REPALR® for ali kind and sizes of Stor conustently en hand. OLD STOVES a in for new. 479 oth street. between D and E N.B. Sealer of Weightsand Measures 9¢2i m* RY W. B. LEWIs & 00. a 4 ii Mo. 507 Poansyltecis nivenee. CTION SALE OF CLOTHING, FURNISE- fa 1S Goons, &c., &c, TUBSDAY BVENUNG, Beptoniber 25th. at 7 Pape Mo. 384 Pennryl iA avenue, under 21-4 WB. LEWIS & ©O., Aucts. | Fd THOS. DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. TRU E'S SALBOF VALUABLE IMPROVED peed TY on Bridge strees, Gesrgegwn, at lon. By. vine t 4 deed of trast, duly reeoradhs, Li- ber W. B.. No. 125, toli « 4:9, 400 and 461, one of land Tecords for Wasi county, iu the tom Dit Iwill i tien, itgebigesa Banos Jor Soe eh BUA foe yeetoan alley Tl its consists of a I thy ore alanvevancing and stamps at ‘the cost of the par- . OHARLES ABBOTT. Trustec se Bhtos DOWLING, Aa XGREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. RUSTEE'S SALE OF BO! ND LOT AT “THE SUNGTION OF Rikgte AVENUE an 1ST AND 2D . ee. BETWE: DAY AFTERNOON, October 204, at 4 — A oe Aer eames yaar, eae jon Cow! * e loot ore i. feet Huchee Ta mh, ofthe east aide of Lot * juare D. i. wipro 5 feaslaing’S?o"teoatory Vina Wee, Sons Dj rooms. au nei@g and the cost of the purchaser. Torms cathe Bowen ths ahter. Tract complied eithiy tie Be tres > at the right to re: Let the ritk ‘and cost of . ag three Be i delivery se 21" GRBEM & WIGLIAMS. Aucis. B AES On. aarppeews as sveans. Hagis & Oo. ate moet Ete et ee FF Sd ate" SATURDAY, Sept, 23, 1335, at 9 o'clock et our Balesroom, 295 Pennsylvania avenue— 100 dozen Canned Fruits, Mea’s and Jellies £ barrels Pickles 10 cases Pickles in Jara * 0 barrels Tomato Catsup dozen Scotch Ale SOdozen Wines and Liquors ‘Wdemijohns OL Rye Whisky, Cognac, Brandy. ac. 50 packages cheice Green and Black Teas. ‘Together with a variety of Groceries, Bo- tions, Fancy Goods, &c.,@¢. + a NAGLE & 00 , Auctioncers. es aT feiss miles Vv ines: eo FAL WAGLE & CO., Aucts. ATE 3 Se oS eenly cares: arate