Evening Star Newspaper, December 11, 1866, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR 3# PUBLISHED DAILY, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS Seutiwest corner of Penn’a attaue and 1188 stress ay W. D. WALLAOH. ected aciome The STAR ts served by the carriers to thetr subscribers im the Oity and Distric at Tum CEzwrs PRE WEEK. Uopies at the counter, with or without wrappers, Two Cents each. Pricz vor Malline:—Three months, One Dolar and Fifty Cents; six months, Three Doi- tars; ene year, Five Dollars. No papers are sent from the office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published on Friday morning—One Dollar end « Half o Fear. PERSONAL. ve. XXVIII. ‘HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, &o. . CUBTIS IRVING, Clairvoyan', Physici . ; Mera Tas Med nee edit tive ite roadiagn ta Cy ae cluding P oe shear | WILLARD’S HOTBL, + nerth side n'a avenue, between Wasninc tox, December 1, 1806. streets. Office hours from mess. me — Senators, Reprexentatives,and others. residing in Washi ho osen rivate ts, can ‘ie iacconntodated “ith i at ‘at this w sis we Weel fevtm ”'** SE RES CHADWIOK & 00. K IBKWOOD HOUSE, a Treeifth voreu fed a, D.C. LOVEJOY bas REMOY§D from his office idence. of9th and F sts. Doi renames ate cone ot ath oad Corner Penna, avenue ashen) ho. m ti — epee Bek © Sent Situated in the most central location the city, y one, show Tread Me adies will learn something of importance by perusing The Secret Friend. Pieent toany ad- ress, ina sealed enve! on receipt of 26 centa, ddress Dr. CHAS. A. STUART & OO.. Boston, Mars Bo $ly midway between the CAPITOL AND PRESIDENTIAL MANSION, Only a short distance from al) the Departments, Patent and Post Offices, Smithsonian Institute, ND FUNEBAL WRBA’ . BO- | etc. 2 H.H. DUDLEY £00., UC ETS, OhOSBES. CHORE, «+ | no 2-tf Proprietors, ed ip patur: Ww . ‘al for: Wax FLO FLOWELS, ard BRAIPING. ES, late of Boston. Has removed to No Ith street, between G a. 6m W = Wise To ny we can now, at a tl etamD = os Las to obtain the re a! Sl inde of Needlework petamped Goods, L tton for sale. oT te ne Oo TNC. 381 F street. ADIES WRO A SKILL- feronn sccomplished Pb: in, shoaid con- wolt Dr HENRY MOBTON, 184 ‘Park street. pear Richmend street, Baltimore, Md. Dr Mor- ton ® services may be engaged ip Washington or any othercity, by addressinges above oc 13m AMES GUILD. Deaicr in New and Second hand Furnvure. Old Furnitare Repaired, Reap- CT HOUSE AND BESTAURANT, 246 Penn avenne, between iat and 24 sts, Comfortakie Reoms, with nrst class Board. ‘Twenty years experience as chief cook at the sev- erai Foreign Legstions and principal Hotels in this country should sufficient guarantee of seaieteetion to all wh6é will extend me their pa oD age. DINNERS and SUPPEBS at private residences, for parties and balis. witli be rotten np in the best style. OBARLES GIVAUDA de 6-eolm* P holstered and Varoished. ith and Bsts., (near the caval.) Bighest price paid for Second-hand LACK. WARD ¥. BLACK a LAW OFFICE. BLAQK, LAMON & 00... Attorneys at- win ee Uancs Sete, tha Ueare ot Gielen, the Ucurts of the ee Executive Depart- . ittees of Congress. Monica, see lath Btrect, (dlfectly opposite Wil- ards’ Hotel ) de 18-tf PARTIES, &e. ‘HE awavaL GRAND BALL ee ORIENTAL LODGE. No. 19,1. 0.0. F., will be given On MONDAY EVENING. .17, 1866, At METROPOLITAN HALL. Tickets, admitting a geotieman and ladies. One Dollar de s 7t* CLOTHING, Se ~ EDUCATIONAL, oUnND ADVICE. ST. TIMOTHY'S HALL. That's it! that’sit! HE duties of this institution will’ be resuined Just Histen a bit on Be 4 t. 13, For terms, &., see catslogue From the folks at Smith's Oak Hal! and circular st the principal bookstores of ghis Comes a word of advice, city, or address the principal. So sound and +o nice an 3} E. PARSONS, Oatonville, Md. ‘esent season of Fall. Botton your coat = OAN OFFICE, — 372 E STREET, Between 10th and ith streets, with cold in your head Yoo'll besick in your bed, Wich will be exceedingly bad. And you'll stay in bed With the cold in your ’ And compaliog te besomewhat quiet, Till you've had enough Of the Doctor's stuff. And all sorts of #:ck folks’ diet. Better beware, Ard Le Se see — 2 ‘To be preperly c! for the Fall, “Tatecitabts clethes, ust such aa those Which are ‘old at Smith s Oak Hall. SMITH BROS. £ CO... MEBORANT TAILORS, AND DEALERS iN GENTS’ FUENISHiNG GOODS, OSK BALL, 464 Seventy Street. Jost received the largest aud finest stock of PIECE GUUDs» ever offered im the city of Wash ington. Having secured the best artists in the zity, we are prepared to make up in the finest any other establish 8. B. & CO. MONEY LOANED en Gold and Silver Watches, Jewelry, Clothing. &€ , &. D DONOVAN, _de 8-colm™ Licensed Pawnbroker. W282 5 1s, BUT Finuzys) BY NOWITT BY Where can I get a good Uh, come to me, quo Most I walk or take the in? Do drop in, quo’ Fin! P. Have you fine cut wrapped in tin? Best there is, qno’ Finley. Do your meerschaum's color wel! * Buy and try, quo’ Finley Are they mere-shame. made to sell Nery sell. quo’ Finiey Ba 08 plug of ever: ? Every grade. quo’ Finley. Please the taste and suite the trade * Just the thing, quo’ Finley. and stem WT TAILOR, er of oth nad D streets, Pn Desires to return bis thanks tor the liberal onage bestowed upen him during = M i LOSANO., MERCHAD ul obt, abd at the same time invites bf: o Visit bis # and inspect ti! oOoOAaAL AT GREATLY BEDUOED PRICES, We bave on hand, t are and choice selection of goods, which be has ust purchased for the Fall and Winter Trade. Mr B HABDON. bis associate, continues to give his constant attention to the style and general ‘snee of all garments made at the estab- t. T “pest work and moderate charges is our metto. de 5-1 are constantly receiving » Via Philadelpiia and quantities of COAL of the Gross tons of 2,240 Ibs. delivered in any part of DUVALL. (LATE DUVA the city at the following pr! oe OO RRO ANT TALEO Ne eee erase Monn ee me a arcs. All between 4% and 6th sts. pee com guallties of White Ash, except L pubiic that he rtment bat $s 30. from the following mines, viz. Li cus: lon nt in, e Co.'s. joston Wilkesbarre Coal and Iron. Oo, Plymouth Oo ae Diamond Vein and Lykens’ Valley Bed As Cassimeres, « Vestings. to furnish Clothing to order im the most superior and fastionavle mam 93.75, nen. Orders freon x Congress aud - aS. 1 Peitcatey berry on sont of Gentlomen’s |> Oumberiasd Lump Ocal Seae! o.” FURNISEING GOOBS. embracing, Dress and OAK and PINE WOOD, of the very beat wuality, chiefe, Ties, Woolen avd Cotton Halt-Hose s pave gan furnish Coal by the cargoat the lowest é if ‘& prices. ee es: ae Now ‘the time for families to put in thelr win- E, efige es Met araOL lel vdask_ cat omen. 468 gin Fs ae street, between E and F,orat our wharf, at foot Tt aso! ent ol t. Yestings. Chinchilias “een 8. P. BROWN & SON, ve! Cr? AND ELEGANT GOODS. We have just opened a splendid Stock’ CHIN, > J. HEIBERON OCK ERY, F. 2+ Siktewct te ff’ ¥, Leedon & 00. GLASSWARB, CITIZEN'S AND MILITARY, = OUTLEBY. and Metropolitan fiat inte Browne,’ _ PLATED WARB, bag ts Pennsylvania avend: Of the newest and most leautifal designs, to which my 1-tf ‘Washington. D. 9. pil peta bind portioning attention of housekeepers — = — a aeliis ERB & BEVERIDGR, ,UPERIOR OCABIS ET FUBNITURE. delit™ Odd Fellows’ Hail, 7th street. ii to inf aMerous 7 PN pana pe pore ss Riwaneck of Frou FEED! customers CABINET Li 1} and Complete, embracing every gad Quslity. from the finest PAR- UITE down |APEST bebatean ‘owe we oui It fs not necessary to partion! grades choice Flour for rice low for Golden Hill, J. id Linganor Family @ latter brand has H. Flours in the District. srize, ea oar Stock | been extensively counterfeited and sold im this contains conceivable article to be foundin a ity, we would fnform those hing this four by Piest-cLass HOUSE. FURNISHING ES AB- | Arrangement with the millors we farutels It lower LISHMENT. and at prices that defy competition | than it can be obtained from any ether source. Please call and satisfy Met wie Quality second tovions. nee a fraction less than se 3-eo3m Southeast corner sth and D'sts. | (htt Srat-clase j Seamen' Ab ena V ILLIAM BRADLEY STKAM MARBLE WORKS, Snufacturer of MARBLE MANTLES, MON CMENTS. TABLE ASD WASHSTAND TOPS, © Monuments made to order on reasousile terms and shortest notice. Will Keep constantly on band EASTELN MAR- BLE aud MARBLE Ere. Orders for Plumber's SLABS promptly attended te. Penna. avenue, between ath and 19th streets west, Washington, Flour store and for sale M GALT & CO., enue and Ist street, hear Depot. Indiana no 33 : _ Emovat. E NATIONAL UNION INSURANCE CoM- = PANY OF WASHINGTON Have removed to their New Office. No. 71 LOUISIANA AVE First door east of Tth st. DIREOTORS: ssipias gig L emgronany Bane, Presrss, ee Bide, Vice Pree’ty PRINCE 2 0078 CRGANS AND ME @ BiGide = daniel Dodd,” Win. Dixon” sireetzaboye Benmeyiven nde 230" NOBLE D. LARNER. Secretary. es AYDER'S : ee ticle wilt 8 4 . eciate a fine artic LS bay rery erie quality, aad fall weight. racked and, x press! u = KING & SON, WOOD AND CUAL YABD. Mth street, between L and M streets, SF WOD and C@AL constantly on hand. PBtsveenig | = ai in prime order a es aa bereits — ee is House. G5 woop: WooD!! $2 SPECIAL NOTICE—Two thonsand loode cleat aie: S¥rasned GRAVEL, of the mot atjoage For sale, at Two Dollars per load. for concrete. Also. two thousand | SAND and two thousand loads FINE SAND A able for masonry snd plastering, on hand ant for sale at very moderate prices by consisting of the cote Jumber of Goverument buildings. Appty to co. ‘oko Os BUE W. YOUNG Qloebore Po! THOMAS Fa) Be D-ectw _ ig ene, FOBts Ba de3im corner lth street west aud Ueeat, CASES UANNED 6U0®88, including 200 Peaches, Pewts Corn, Lima Besus, Peas, &c. also, Premios and Bravdy Peact tm gives, this re: ceived, and for fale at the lowest prices, whule- sale or retail, by Praws, To » Qatn SILVER PLATED td wy SETTS. CASTORS. ITOHE FOU ALITY received this day Ee a dante at received the qreat i > RS. a |G GASTON has jast rece: 1 ear eae oe +5; ¢ Goods N i! aceite io PARISIEN & Ha’ mperters mt " doode, : no 26-ect S20 Penne av. Me rott Hall, | fal a Miles | ano, peau , EW BOUOKS—The Great Bebeilion, by Joba N Minor Botts; Treasures from Milton's Prose; American Family in Germany. by J. Bow Principia Latina, part 24; Aust ~ Red Letter Days by Gait 'idamil- * Battle Pieces. by Herman Melvilie; Ki PE owes) wEBELL Botts: 200 Ww INSLOW's SW KET OOBN, IN CANS. mS | Men. by BP Whipple, the Red, & novel, by Rdmu cores TAYLOR, Mealy by Amans W alke peeve ogaL mops. finttrateso2?, hice! TOILET SETS. mead A a Lap nar : Ln BOXES, ac. gt prerere n ‘seo TAYLOR. Furolanere, Metcorott Half RE CRINFSE TEA COMPANY are selling the beet Tese at the lowest New Vor prices. | by deen 236 Thu etreet, we A large — foeet tore, bem | peckere, oad ha Me. ta ree and ensll quantities, ee Ne Fer ae ee PD KING k BON Eben + ing TELEGRAMS, &c. Inthe Virginia Legislature the House yee- tercay reterred that portion of the Governor's message relating to the constitational xmend- ment to the Committee on Resolutions. A resolution war adopted in the Legielature for & recess from December 20 to Jauuary 3. The House bill incorporating the Virginia Express Company passed by 21 majority. The Sh ge of Bolivia, which protested Against the triple alliance formed ag uns! Para- guay bas concentrated an army upon the frontier of the Argentine province of Jnjny, and threatens to invade the Argentine con- federation. The remainder of the crew and passengers of mship Suwanee were Picked up atsea brig Potomac, and reached Uharleston on the 6th instant. The two soldiers of the 11th United States in- fantry, charged with attempting to kil John Dickens, in Richmond, were committed tor trial yesterday. John Mitchel! does not assnme any e litorial control of the Richmond Dispatch as reported He will occasionally contribute to its colamns. The Canadian Cabinet helt a protracted sit- ting on Saturday, but nothing definite has transpired in regard to its proceedings Heavy snow in Buffalo Sunday. Sleighing yesterday. Thermometer 16 degrees above zero. a CONGRESSIONA Senate —Yesterday afternoon, the bill pro- viding for negro suffrage in the District briag under consideration— Mr. Anthony offered an amendment provia- ing that no person should have the right to vote who, im any way, gave aid or coutort to the enemy during the late rebellion. Mr. Wilson hoped the Senator wonld rot press the amendment. He repested his argu- ment in favor of impartial suffrage, saying that the nation had suffered more during the last few years from the vicious conduct of in- telligent men than it could possibly suffer from the mistakes of ignorant men Mr. Pomeroy thought the Senator under- vaiued the amendment of the Senator trom Rbode Island, (Mr. Anthony.) It restricted ail persons engaged im the rebellion from voting. whetber they had left (he District or not. He would vote for jt because he believed itrixht. He did not believe that men should be disfranchised because they were not able to read and write, while franchise was given to those who had been engaged in the rebellion Mr. Cowan asked Who was to determine in regard to this matrer of disentfranchiserent. The law would be simply a nullity. However it might be with the people of the States of tais Union, the people of the District of Columbia owed a direct: per-onal allegiance to the Goy- ernment. How, by any law recognized among civil governmen’s, could there be any penalty imposed upon them, except what the law im posed, in the face of the plain provisions of the Constitution, which forbade attainder and ¢, post fecto punishment! Upon what principle could they be deprived of their right to a trial by law! This was a right acquired by a struggle of hundreds of "ees A man who Was charged with aiding the rebellion was pre- sumed to be innocent until proven guilty The question: of bis guilt was the first thing to be determined. The Constitution declared that this must be ascertained by due process of law. How was this tobe done int je District et Go- Jumbia! Wasitbyagrand jary! And how was the judge to impose the <entence! Ne punishment could be mflicted unless there was & law in existence before the offence was committed. Otherwise it wonld exceed all the tyrannies ever perpetrated Several amendments were offered and with- drawn Mr. Saulsbury said if it was possible to make the bill good in every respect it was by this amendment. But he would never vote for negro suffrage here or elsewhere. They had bow in this District about 45,400 negroes. If this bill was passed it would indeed be the hegro’s paradise. Soon all pub offices would be filled by negroes. They would have a fiood of them here from all paris of the coun- try. The amendment was lost by a vole of forty- one to one. Mr. Brown. when his name was called, said that he was opposed to auy educational test, aud for that reason ne would vote agamsitne amendment. Mr. Hendricks moved to reconsider the vote on (he amendment ef the Senator from Mame; Which was agreed to. Mr. Cowan moved tu strike from the sectior the word “male.” He said he did not know any reason why black men should not vo'e. except that the white man did not wishit. Lf the change, however. was to be made, he should advocate the extension of suffrage to females also. He would very much prefer to allow females te vote than negroes. He would never consent to allow females who paid taxes tobe disfranchised, aud he would like to hear any reason for it. A woman was subjectto all the laws, yet had no represen- tation. Pending the amendment ef Mr. Cowan the Senate adjourned. Hovse.— Yesterday atternoon— ‘The Speaker announced the appoimtment of Mesers. Maynard, of Tenn.; McClurg, of Mo.: Mercur, of Pa.: Washburn, of Ind.; Chanler, of N. Y.: @s the Select Committee on Southern Railroads. The Speaker also announced the following Appointments to till vacancies :—Elijah Hise, ot Ky., in place of W.H. Grider, deceased, as amember of the Joint Committee on Recon- struction. Committee of Elections—Mr. Stokes, of Tenn. For the District of Columbia— Messrs. Maypard. of Tenn., and Mr. Koonty, eof Pa. On king and Curreney—Mr. J. W. Hunter, ot N. Y. On Military Affairs—Mr. Rousseau, of aps On Milttia—-Messrs. Paine, 01 Wisconsin, Hawkins, of Tenn, and Ward. of Ky. On Miving—Mr. N. G. Taylor, of Tenn. On Public Expenditures—Mr. Arnell, of Tenn. On Territories—Mr. Cooper, of Tenn. On Indian Reserves—Mr. Lettwich, of Tenn. On Roads and Canals—Mr. Rousseau, of Ky On Mileage—Mr. Ward. of Ky. On War Debis of Loyal States—Mr. Hawkins, of Tenn. On Expenditures in the Navy Department—Mr. Hunter, of N.Y. The House then took up the bill to provide for the regalar meetings of Congress. Mr. Schenck moved that the seventeenth sece tion of the act making appropriations for sun- dry civil expenses of the Government and for otber purposes be so amended that no Senator or Representative in Congress, who shall have been a member of the next preceding Congress, shall receive sny allowance or mileage for traveling to the piace of meeting toattend the additional session provided for in the foregoing section. The amendment wac agreea to. Mr. Schenck thought, from the disposition of the House in reference to this matter, that no further amendments tothe bill were essary; and he therefore demanded the previous ques- tion, but withdrew the demand temporartiy to ailow’an additional amendment to be offered ta the form of an additional section, as fol- lows Be it further enacted, That the regulations of the several States now represented in Con- gress, which have not held elections for Rep- Tesentatives in the Fortieth Congress, to as- semble on the 4th of March, IS#;, are hereby so. changed and altered as to empower the Gov- ernors of the States to fix a day prior to March 4, 1867, for the election of such Representatives, and to make all necessary reguiations for the election ofexch Representatives: which regu- Intions shall conform, except as to time, as nearly 48 possible to the existing State regula- tions, or such regulations as may be prescribed to Stare Legisiatnres where the same may be in session: Provided, That if in any case the Gov- ernor of any State, or the Legislature thereof when in session, shall deem it expedient to beld such election prior to the 4th of March, 1867, 28 aforesuid, then this act shall not oper- ate to invalidate the election when held in ac- cordance with the State jaw. Mr. Washburne (Ill ) suggested that the bill as amended had better fix tue hour of the days at which each Congress should first meet, at 12 o'clock noon, on the ith of March Mr. Schenck accepted the suggestion. and agnin demanded the previous question; which whe seconded The Speaker then announced that ine « ues. ion was upon the passaze of the bill. Mr. Bidridge (Wis) demanded the yeas and nays; which were called. nd the bill passed by & vote of 12s yeus to W) nave i ‘The speaker laid before the House a comma: nication trom the Secretary of War in reply to the resolution asking tor information relative te the occupation of Mexican ternmtwory by United States troop, transmitting a report of Gevrral Grontand @ telegram trom Geseral Sheridan's department, containing all the in- formation on the subject im possesion ob the department. Reterred to Commitioe on pe rere per t the Secretary of State, res re ot the Ser: ry of State, rg e discovery and arrest of Jenn H. eb Was ordered to be printed aud referred (o the Judiciary Committe, Mr Ancona (Pa) offered @ reeolation re- Authorize t bave served and e years or more in the army, ve been distinguished for good conduct ty im the field. Agreed to. Mr. Campbell, (Tenn.) at bis own request. was excused from serving on the New Orieaus riot investigation committee. Mr. Dodge, (N. Y.) from the Committee for tbe District of Columbia, reported a bill to amend the charter of the Waskington and Georgetown Railroad Oompany. Adjourned. THE SURRATT CORRESPONDENCE. The President communicated yesterday to the Honse of Representatives the correspond ence on the subject of the arrest of John H Surrau. This correspondence is very volumi- nove, and entirety relieves Secretary Seward of (he imputation thathe failed or neglected to use proper efforts Lo secure the arrest of this fugitive. <ONSUL WILDING TO SECRETARY SEWARD. Liverroot, Sept. 2 1865.—Mr. Wilding intorms Mr. Seward that Surratt bad arrived, or was expected to arrive in Liverpool. Me inclosed the affidayit of a person whose name is not made known, but who, it seems, was a confidant of Surratt, stating all the particalars of bis voyage from Canada, and his conversa- tion oB the way. Surratt confessed to have been in the Gontederate service. and his special business was to carry intelligence from Wash- ington to Richmond. He also declared that the plan to kidpap and carry off President Lincoln Was concocted by himself and J. Wilkes Booth. He says he arrived in Canada before the assas- Simation of Mr. Lincoln, and while there ret ceived a letter from Booth saying that it had become becessary to change thei. plans, and requesting him to come immediately to Wash- ington. But be did not say whether he re- turned as requested, but remarked that on his Way back to Ganada the train was delayed at St Catharines, and, while sitting at the breaktast table, a gentlemau next to him mentioned the reportof the assassination, and that he, McUar- thy. (or, as he then called himself, Harrison, ) replied that it was too good te be true. The gentleman took & newspaper from his pocket and read an Account of the occurrence, and McCarthy, surprised at finding bis own name mentioned, immediately left. On Sunday evening be had related to me # long con versa- tion held with Mr ****, of Richmond, and I said to him, you have told me a great deal. now, sir, Whatmust!callyon! He promptly answered *Surratt."| This was before our arrival at Londonderry. 1 haye not seen Sur- ratt since, but I believe be is in Liverpool. CONSUL WILDING TO SECRETARY SEWARD, Livgerroot, Nov. 30, ist5.—Mr. Wilding says, Since my despatch of the 22d instant, the supposed Surratt bs arrived in Liverpool, but Mr. Adams advises me that, under the present evidence of identity and complicity, 11 would not be politic to cause his arrest. In conversation with Mr. ——, of —, Surratt di clared that he hoped to live long enoush yet te give a guod account of President Jobu- son. MR HUNTER TO MR. WILDING. Under date of October 13, I-65, Mr. Hanter, Assistant Secretary of State, writes to Mr. Wilding that, on consultation with the Sec- retary of War and Judge Advocate Holt, it is not thought advisable to take any steps at present for the arrest of the supposed Surratt. MI. KING T® MR. SEWARD. Kome, April 23, 1566.—Mr. King writes to Mr. Seward informing him that Jobn Surratt had enlisted in the 3d Papal Zou: Ss at Sezze, under the name of Watson, and kad admitted that his true name was Surratt. aud acknowl- edged bis participation in plotting against the life of President Lincoln. He declared tbat he bad never seen Jefferson Davis. but thatit was understood thatbe had incited or was privy to the plot. Mr. King’s intormant Says Sar- tall seemed to be well provided with money, and appealed to him not to betray his secret. The intormer expresses an earnesi desire that ifany steps be taken towards reclaiming Sur- ratt as \ criminal, his mameshould mot be made kBOWN im the matter. ME. SEWARD TO ¥R. STANTON. Under date of May 17. 1866, Mr. Seward in- forms Mr. Stanton of the toregoing informa- Uiou, and lays before him Mr. King’s letter and enclosure. MR. STANTON TO MR. sewarp. Under date of May 19. 1996, Mr. Stanton ac- knowledges the receipt of the documents, and sayshe had referred the same to Judge Advyo- cate General Holt, who advises that the fall statement of the informant be first procured, verified under oath, and that afterwards pro- persteps be taken for the arrest of the sup- posed criminal. MR. SEWARD TO MR. ATANTON. Under date of May 2s, 1566, Mr. Seward sug- gests to the Secretary of War that, as we have no extradition treaty with the Papal Govern- Mert. a special agent be sent to Rome to de- mand the surrender of Surratt. MR. KING TO ME. SEWARD. Rowe, Jone 23—Mr. King reports that be bad bad another long conversation with Mr. , Which ay confirms his beliefin the siatements which his informant has committed to writing. He says that Surratt bas tully confessed his own complicity, and admitted his mother’s guilt or participation. This wit- ness says be was at one timen teacher in the village of Texas, Md. and dectares himself to go to the United States. He still wishes his name kept secret, fearing that his lire would be endangered if divulged. Surrait also remarked to him thathe was in New York ready to fly when the assassination occurred, and does not regret what had taken place. MR. KING TO MR. SEWARD. Rong, July 14, 1646.—Mr. King returns to Mr. Seward t bove ststement properly sworn to by th jormant. ME. KING TO ME. SEWARD. Rome, August 5, 1866—Mr. King says he explained the whole affair to the authorities in Rome, when his E. nce expressed himselt as greatly interested, and intimated that if the American Government desired a surrender of the criminal there woaid probably be no diffi- culty in the way. MR. SEWARD TO MB. KING, Wastinxctox, October 16, 1866.—Mr. Seward encloses to Mr. King @ photegraph of Snurratt, and suggests that a confidential person be selected to visit Velletri, and compare this photograph with the supposed criminal. He ‘uso suggests that proper compensauon be al- lowed the informant, and directs him to seek positive information of the anthorities whether bis Holiuess would be willing to surrender Surrau, or whether he would be willing to en- ler into & generalextradition treaty. Mr. King Was also imstructed toask that neither Sarratt nor be discharged until there could be a full investigation of the matter, and time given to make a demand for them. MR. KING TO MR. SEWARD. Rome, November 2, 1866.—Mr. King says he had « fall interview with Cardinal Antonelli, who promptly responded that he would give up Surratt upon a proper indictment and proof, and at the request of tne United States, if the laver Government would do likewise under Tavorable circumstances. Mr. King also re- plied that he wonld send a confidential person to compare Surrait’s photograph with the sup- povred criminal. MR. KING TO MR. SEWARD. Rome, Noy. 10.—Cardinal Antonelli apprised Mr. King that Surratt, or Watson, had been arrested by his order, (the Oardinal’s,) but, on the way to Rome, bad from @ guard of six men. The Cardinal expressed great regret at Surratt’s escape. All the orders of the Papal Government and the reports ef the Papal of- ficers concerning the arrest and escape were enclosed. On November 17 Messrs. King and assistant Secretary of the Navy Fox sent word to Min- ister Harvey, at Lisbou, to direct Admiral Goldsborough to send an United States vessel to Civita Veechia upon importaat business, MK MARSH TO MB. SEWARD. FLOREXOr, Nov. 18, 1-67.—Mr. Marsh reports that be had, immediately upon bis arrival from Naples, had an interview with the Secre- tary Genera) of the Minister of Foreiga At- fairs, and asked bim if he thought the Liatian Government would surrender Surratt if he should ve found in Ltalian territory. The Sec- retary General repticd that he believed Sarract would be surrendered by that Government on proper demand by the United States and proof of iden: of the criminal, bat that this would p' ly be done only under the stipu. lation, wpon the part of the Unrted States an- thorities, that the panisbment of death should not be inflicted upon the ciiminal so surren- dered. : j CONSUL HOWARD AT NAPLES TO MR. KING Th ral reports that Surract oa: been hunted for at Naples, aud that it had uscertained that ander the name of Waters, hi bad. Soe dar eat Agta mg —s sb amer xXandria. Mr. proren telegraphed Un ted States Consul Hale at Al, exandria to arrest Surratt upon br MR. HALE TO MR. REWAR’ ALgexanvria, Eorrt, Dec. 2, 1966.—Consul rival. questing the Committee on Military Affairs to imquire into the ¢xpediency of amending the law to provide for the imcrease of the peace esitblisbment of the United States, so as to appointment of persons who Star. WASHINGTON. D. C.. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 11. 1866. 2, 4,294. Hale telegraphs to Mr. Seward that he has ar. Tested Jobo Surratt at Alexandria. MR. REWARD TO MR. HALE. Wasnineton, Dec. 3. $06.— Secretary Sew- Ard telegraphs Consul Hale that bis course is approved, And measures Daye been taken to bring Surratt home. MR. SEWARD To MR. BALE. Wasniyeton, Dec, 4, 1866.—Secretary Sew- ard teleeraphs Consul Hale that the Secretary of the Navy had instructed Admiral Golds- borough to ‘bring Surrat: home, and directs Hale to deliver him to Admiral Goldsborough Corpo! Afi s BoaRD OF ALDERMEN, Dec. 10, 1°66.—Tne Board met purevant to law. Present, Messrs Cross, Edsoonston, Gulick, Lewis, A. Lioyd, McOathran, C.S. Noyes, Turton, Tai. Owen. Given, Magruder, Barr, President T. E Lioyd, and Secretary S. V. Noyes. The Chair laid before the Board a communi- cation trom the Mayor, staung that he bad approved acts for relief of Geo. Seitz: appro- priating $400 for painting, whitewashing, and cleansing the west wing of the City Hall: to take up and repair the gutter on E street north, between Sth and 6th streets west, in square 4883: to repair certain bridges in the Fourth Ward: for the relief ot Geo Smith: to relay the gutter on the east front of Square 2R; and making an appropriation to repair the culvert on L street north, between 20th and 23d streets west Also, commanication from the Mayor. re- turning without his approval an act which originated in this Board, entitled “An act con- schdating the hook and ladder company with the steam fire engine company, provided for in the act entitled +An aet to create additional steam fle company,’ approved December 25 1865, and for other parposes.” The Mayor says:—“I do so, however, very reluctantly, and am only compelled thereto by the utter inability of tbe Corporation to meet the addt- tional expenee; over twenty-nine thousand dollars the first year that would be entailed upon it by the provisions of this bill. The ‘ery rapid diminution of the income of the Corporation, with its greatly enbanced ex- penses, likewise daily admonishes me of the imperative necessity for the exercise of rigid economy in all its departments. Some of the provisions of this bill are more meritorions and neeessary to the well-being of the Fire Depart- ment, while others might well be postponed until a future time, and when the Corporation will be more able to meet the expense. Noone can doubt my disposition to foster and make perfect an institution so necessary to the pro- tection of our fellow-citizens as the Fire Depart- ment, or to promote the interests of its indi- vidual members: or expect me to execute a bill involving a large expenditure without the means to meet it.” Referred to committee op Fire Department. and ordered to be printed ‘The Chair laid before the Board the following communication Mayor's Orricr, City Hall, Washington, D ©, Dee. 10, 1506.—To the Board of Aldermen and Board «f Common Council.—Gentiemen : 1 some- time since reqaested Messrs. J. ©. Wilson, Trustee. and K. F. Morsell, Treasurer of out Sebool Board, ascertain aud report to me What amount was due trom this Corporation to the Trustees of Colored Schools und-r the sey- eral ac Congress imposing upon this Cor- poration additional burdens for the education of colored children, an obligation which bad, previously to any action of Congress, been al- ready recognized by the Councils of this city, and what was deemed a fair and equitable pro- vision made therefor. Those gentlemen have. after a careful and labored examination, submitted to me a report in writing, showing the sums received and ap- plicable to the purposes of education in thix city, and the proportionate part, thereof, paya- ble to the Trustees of Uolored Schools under the provisions of the several acis of Congress in relation thereto, It will be apparent from this report (a copy of which J transmit herewith) that this Cor- poration has, notwithstanding the frequent al- legations to the contrary, met the burdens pat upon it for the education of colored children with remarkable promptitade. in conclusion, | would suggest that as the Trustees of Colored Schools, as | have been in- formed by their Treasurer, are in the want of money lo meet their obligations, speedy action on your part, appropriating money to pay them what, according to the report. has been ascer- tained to be que them. Very respectfully, RichARD WaLLacn, Mayor. The report transmitted by the Mayor shows tbatn T the acts of Oongress approved May List, Us and June 25th, 1861, there was due the Trustees of Colored Schools the fand accu- mulating from May. ist, 1562, to June 3th, 1 amounting to $19,293.72; of this sum the Corporation bas paid tw October 10th, 1565. $10,134.33, leaving due and nepajd to Jane 30th. 1566, @ balance of $9,159.39; referred to commit- tee on public schools, and ordered to be printed. Mr. Noyes, from the committee on public schools, reported favorably on the nomination of R. CU. Cox as trastee of the public schools for the Second District, in place ot B. F. M. Hurley, declined: and the nomination was con- lirmed. Also, reported favorably on the bill from the lower board for the organization of an —— primary school in the Fourth School istrict. Mr. Noyes explained that the school ‘was in lieu of an intermediate school already authorized b; i. MeOathran introduced a bill ting Hon, Hugh McCalloch the privitege of retain- ing in front of his premises the iron railing placed by him beyond the building line. Re- ferred to the committee on police. Mr. Barr, from the committee on police, re- ported back the memorial of Thomas A. Scott, and the committee was discharged from its further consideration. Also, Teported unfa- yorably on Council resolution certain privileges to Francis ,» (allowing him to retain a smail trame s! erected by him next his brick apothecary store) The joimt resolution was = Teported unfa- vorably on joint resolution from the lower bosrd granting similar privileges to Gustayus Olark The resolution was psssed. Also, re- rted & bill requiring all pe-sons to post their licenses in their places of business: and in case of peddlers, agents and others baving no places of business, they shall carry their licenses abou: their ; passed. Also, reported back Ceencil bill to amend the act to Prevent nuisances, by forbidding persons engaged in building to place their building materials Within twenty feet of street hydrants. Recom- mitted to the committee. Mr. Lewis, from the committee on improve- ments, reported favorably on the bill to pave a portion of the wetigattetn J en i2th and Mth Streets west, (those parts of the same near the canal, heretofore unpaved,) out of the general fund; passed. Also, reported favorably on bill to set the curbstones and pave the footways on ‘S street north, from 7th to 14th street west: Inid over for one week. Also, reported favorably on the bill to set the curbstones and pave the footways on the south side of I street north, from Delaware avenue to Ist street east: Ptssed. Mr. Lewis moved to reconsider the vote by wh the bill increasing the com sation of the Water Registrar was rejec At the last meeting of the Board. The motion was car- ried, by yeas 9, nays 5. Mr. Barr moved to strike out $2,500" and in- Sert “2, 100;" lost. Mr.Galick moved to strike out “89,500” and i {000;"" lost. The bill then failed upon its,third reading, by the following vote: Yeas—Messrs. Edmonston, A. Lioyd, Magruder, Owen,T arton. and Tait— 6. Nays—Messrs. Barr, Uross, Gulick, Given, Lewis, McOathran. Noyes, and President T. FE. Lioya—s. Several members who voted against the third reading expressed themsely2s in favor of an imcrease of the pay of the Registrar, but uot to the amount of as preposed by the bill. . Severah bills trom the lower Board were re- fer 5 Joint resotation (C. tot gale the Com- mittee before urge an appropria- tion for sreeey Tier creek, from Peanepive, north side of B street north. wis *Fomt resolution (U. C.) Tinting $500 to pay @ of survey of Washington channel of the soy ut river by My gne — officer appointed . referred to the committee on wi Mr. A.Lioyd, fromthe commiiteeou clams, reported bill tor relief of U. H. Ridenour, ap- aby ype pegs ity to be pad him jor loss of bis horse and harness, which fell into the 14th street se wer at the time ef the Qc. tee » the same fo be deducted from the comiracee Reterred to tne Gor- poration: Ai 'y- Aseertain whether the Magor power to retain the amount from Terponsigle for puvment of Imiemmiey to ae ree v of indemni 5 Widget ta bnveveer Adjoarned. 4 Common COUNCIL.—President Moore im the chair, and all the members presen: except Mesers. Baker, Carroll, and Wright. A message wa: received from the Mayor, his approval of oy act reixcing to tbe compensation of certain officers of the paid fire cepartment, and act reviving an &ct to rrade and gravel 7th street east, from Pean- sylvania avenue tw EF «treet soutn The tollowmg were introduced Hy Mr. Joyce—Remoneirance of citizens residing oa 11th street, between I. and M, against the ex- tending of Aa tron railine Wm Thomas; referred. By Mr. Anderson—Bull recuame the erection of steam *.w mils, providing against the erection of suct within 75 feet of any bniiding, and then with the writen con- sentof three-fourths of the residents of the square and of the commissioner of the ward, reierred. Also, bill to provect the property owners in relation to the sale of property tor taxes, which provides that on the Ist of Jann- the collec: for taxes un in the bands of a collector, who shall give bond in $5.000 for the faithfal performance of his duties. at a salary ef $1.50) peryear; referred Also, bill amending the act in relation to the removal of snow and ice; referred. By Mr. Mulloy—Kesolutioa in- s'rpcung the committee before Congress to #8k an appropriation to arch Tiber creek. from the north side of Pennsylvania avenue to B street north: passed. By Mr Meade—bilt to repair the gutter on the west side of 34 st. enst. across Ga. avenue ; . By Mr. Nai- ly —bill for the purcbase of fuel to the deser IDE Poor, Appropriating $2,50) for the purpose; referred. By Mr. Drury —petition of C. Hab- uly; referred. By Mr. Peugh—resoluuon re- questing the Corporstiow Attorney to b suit against the parties who erected the frame building at the intersection of 7th and ( sts, (the tair building.) and petition for an smjenc- UO. Against ite further use. Mr. Dudley asked if the city had any anthor- ity to cause its removal. We have passed sey - era} resolutions in reiation to this building and yet the building stands. He asked if the Mayor bad authority to cause its removal Mr. Pengh replied that the Mayor bad tne authority, but for s@me reason dors not exer- cise it. Mr. Anderson remarked that he understood tbat Mr. Bradley, the Corporation Attorney, had given an opinion that the Corporation had not the authority to remove it. Mr. Moreell remarked that the fact tha: the Mayor had not succeeded in causing its re- moval looked to him as if we had not the power to cavseits removal Mr. Morse!) also spoke of a petition being cirenlated asking for its }emoval. Mr. Peugh withdrew the resolution The tollowing were reported from commit tees:—By Mr. Peag Substitute tor bill to e construction of 4 sea wall on the Potomac river, from 7th to 6th, masking the appropriation from the general ipo. instead of the Seventh Ward fund: sab- stitute adopted and bill passed. Also, bill ap- propriaung $1,000 to pay for a survey of the Potomac mver. {Mr. Peugh remarked th aD appropriauon had been asked of the Oom- mittee of Commer f the House to improve the channel of the ri - Seeing that liberal ap- propri us had been made to improve the channels and barbors of a number of places throughout the country, and there was some Treason to believe if a survey is made Congress will make an appropriation tor this purpose } - Joyce, (police)—Unfavorably on the UBg Permission to Wm. Thomas to erect an iron railing five feet beyond the build- ing line: rejected. Also, bill to regulate the sale and measurement of oysters, with amendment, reducing the number of measa from 5 to 3. which was agreed to, and bill passed. Also. asked to be discharged from the consid- eration of a petition in reference to a removal of a ssw-mill, and resolution requesting the Mayor to call on the presidents of the railroad companies to canse the streets near the tracks to be paved: so ordered. By Mr. Moore (select committee)—Bill appropriating $2.057 to pay for repairing th street sewer; ordered to printed, and laid over. The following were received from the Alder- men :—Bill to defray the expense of audit r4 the account of Thomas Woodward, coroner; passed. To repair alley in squar 4. referred. Council bill regulating the sale of oate, with amendmente; reterred. Resolution in relation to advertising tor proposals for erecting a new bridge across Rock Orerk a! _K street: referred. Bill for the reliet of Julius Eisenbies passed. Mr. Peugh asked to take wp the bili io reor- ganize the almehouse The motion was laid on the table, and after- wards reconsidered, when the biil, together with a communteation of Henry Munroe, an employee of the emall-pox hospital, denying certain statements made by the commissioners of the asylum in reference to the expenses of the hospital, which was ordered to be printed, was made the special order for Monday next. Adjourned. FROM EUROPE, By Cable} Loxpor, Dec. 1—Noon.—The Times of this says that all the atrempt= the to create an uprising im Ireland have been completely cheekmated. and that it would be sheer madness for the Brotherhood to mse, asthe day tor domg so is passed. Notwith- standing that all fears of the rebeliton break- ’pg out in Ireland have subsided, the Govern- ment still continues to send troops there, doubtless being of the opinion that it is well in me of peace to be prepared for war. Cara nal Cullen has published a pastoral letter, ad dressed to the people of ireland, directing them atail times to vield obedience to law, Sand avoid secret organizations ef every kind. Paris. Dec. i0.—The new French Minis- ter to the United States, Count Berthemy, sailed for New York in the steamer of Satur- day last Rome, Dec. 10.—There still remains some French troops In this city, and they will prob- at cominre here until the end of the present month. Lowpon, Dec. 9—The Egyptian Counc! bas passed an address eulogizing the officials of the Viceroy of Egypt for their veal, conrage, and ability in subduing the Candian revolt. The repert that the Oretans had blewn up a convent garrisoned by Turkish troops is con- firmed, but the loss of lifeamong the Turks WSs small. Berne, Dec. §.—M. Formerod has been chosed President of the Swiss Confederation. The French man-of-war SBosue!, from Vera Cruz December 1, has arrived at New oon th ports Ually expected to cecty tbe: y © carry French troopsaway. The Austrian and gian troops senny tind remain oy Mexico. it also stated that the clergy and a large portion of the most influential and wealthy citszens of Mexico have offered to raise twenty million of dollars for Maximillian it be will remain at the head of the Government. The tatest accounts from the Emperor are that he had sccepted the terms offered, Colonel Jobn J. Fisher, formerly an officer in the Mexican army under Comonfort’s Gov- ernment and thatof Juarez,and recently of the Confederate army, mo that a tauon, comsisting of clergy and di and wealthy citizens went from the city of Mexico to Orizaba to meet the Emperor. They were received by bim, and the result of the inter- view was to induce him to change his plans and adhere tothe country. Measures were to be immediately taken for reorganizing the army to operate et Suarez and other Liberals General Marquez had been ordered te the com tnand of the t of Puebla: General Miramon to that of Guanauxato; General Me- jia to that of San Luis Potosi, embracing the Whole section of country now occupied Dy the Liberal forces. CHANGE oF Reziciovs Fatrs.—On the 17th ult, the Rev. Andrew Stewart, and his wife,of the German Reformed Church, were received mto the Oatholic Chureh at Hagerstown, Md4., by the pastor ot St. Mary's Church, the Rev. Edmund Didier. Fors number of years — Mr. Stewart was tor of the German - formed Church at Burkitisyille, in this valley, time since he relinquished bis clerical duties there, amd in bis farewell ser- mon announced the change in his religious Views.—Middletmen Register. —— B7Greeley thinks of aecepting the invita- tion to speak in New Urieans. wack S7 The last case of jenlousy is that of a lady. who discarded her lover a sea captain. because he hugged the shore. @7 The last great fire in Ol Olty was caused by a cat upsetting a lamp. SJ General Sherman revurned from his re- centexploration of the Isiand of Cabs, loaded with the finest cigars.-’ S87 Large pantaloons or trousers, we see, ate to be the nobby style this winter. _ &# The emigration from Georgia to Texas is immense. S87 He who pokes his nose everywhere, will a poke it between a thumb aad fore- pger. S7-The Six Nations have dwindled down to 4,100 Indians, “Lo” is one of them. ®2 Mr. Kavanagh, who has neither arms Dor legs, “ran” for Parliament from Kilkenny, and beat Mr Henoessy who had both. S7 The editor of a Californiapaper has been ted with @ radish about the size of a - ay shamans tu. sh6' ihe a peo The daily change ‘Wianaks Seeenctee Menken to tem- perature, varies from one haifan inch to thres inches. S7 Inseets, a8 ornaments, are still in great demand in Paris. ‘ a7 Never purchase love or friendship by gifts; when thus obtained they are lost as soon, “ora . robbed in a Pnitade! precy once A wows a - ine aoa Wednesday night, of 83400. ofa tes mie aan hy anaes * wi Ty * ke~ band Briggy dear. 87 French troops. it appears, in leaving Mexico, will pot stand mpon the order of their Going, Dut will go at once