Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1866, Page 2

ohn einnenteienienee tee ee en reneeeerereenermmeneneieremememmmnenneemeemmnnmnmte emma THE EVENING STAR, | The Largest Cirenlation in the District, ae — } w. D. WALLACH, Edit WASHINGTON OITY: MONDAY -DECEMBER 17, 1466. S/REAVING MATTER ON RVERY PAGS. ®EE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE. GRAPHIC AND OTTER MATTER TO ADVERTISERS. | The following is the official showing of the | circulation of the daily papers of this city competing for the Government advertising Under the recentact of Congress directing such | Odveriismg to be made im tbe two daily news- papers of Washington having the largest etreulation 15 copies per day. 3 “ Intelligenct 2 Tse cures of advertising by the city papers for the quarter ending September 30, 1566, as (4ceu from the books of the Invernal Revenae Otice, are as follows inG@ STAR. a + $16,091 agencer. 13,106 Chronwle. W298 Kepublican se A794 “ +202 SALARIES OF GOVERNMENT CBERKS. f ument was necessary to establish and propriety of the proposed in_ of the salaries of the clerks ta the severay Executive Departments, it can be found in the | tsbular starement of the relative gold valae of pepss of those persons during the ve years, which t embracec in their me- ito Congress, and which shows that the kship worth $120 in 1561, now pays ba; nH coin. while i the meantime the prices be Deces-astes of Life bave increased in even ter ratio than the currency nas depre- pe ot 2 gr cited Hut few c'erks, comparatively, com- Mand & salary of 31-00, yet even those who are so lorlanate, Row Peceive but little more than the fh cinss clerk was paid in 1561, the io currency being in reality equal to bu, 4 as really This reduction of salaries (for i: bothiwg else.) of course falls more heavily upon the lower grades, though it is ses of clerks, many of whom are “tn order to make both ends meer, to clerical duty outside of the Depart- - thereby imjuring their efficiency fur offcial duties, for every one will concede that even? aily mental labor is amply sut- | nd any clerk whose necessities oblige him to work several hours besides, is anfitted | for undiv ded attention to the duties of his desk. | it is therefore not only justice. but strict ecor- | Ke * reasonable increase of the pres. oMpensation and to relieve the necessi. | s of the many families who have beeu placed in debt through the inadequacy of the saiaries- the increase should be dated back. This, we trwst. Congress will at once do. and that they | may the more readily appreciate the xbsointe necessity and justice of so doing, we call their | estnest attention to the tabular statements in the memorial, which are to the paint. Since the memorial was presented, Mr. Mc Morray of the Bureau of Statistics. has prepared a: other table, showing t even if the clerks pad the per cent increase from July 1, I-85 to January I. 1-67, they will not receive as | much as if the salaries had been paid in co during tbat period: the first-class clerk losing } $55. second- #0, ubird-class $109, ana | th-class Stz!, leaving out of the catenta- be advance of provisions and merchan- ver the average price of gold -vhich i- per cent. more. { felt by all cls ficient nex dive at least 2 SALES OF PUBLIC LANDS. iras Teceived at the General Land Ovtice show ‘bat during the month of November 6.2% acres of the pubhiec lands were disposed of a: the S:. Peter (Minnesota) office, the greater | portion for actual settlement and cultivation. LOST(}O¥ RRA MENT SECURITIES —The Honse ot Representatives has established an impor- tant precedent in the matter of the re-issues of lost Government bonas or Treasury notes. The case of Ober, Manson & Co., of New York, Who sek tv be reimbursed for 60,600 in com. | pound interest notes, sent by mail ina Tegis- tered package to their house in New Orleaxs | Snd lost in October, 1565, by the sinkmg ef the steamer Kepublic, came up from tne Commit. | ee on Claims, and the bill was finally passed by ‘he small majority of ten. The bill Pro- Vides that a reissue shall only take Place six Monthbe after the notes become due, and apon » atistactory evidence of loss, and a bond of in- demnity to the Government in amount ana | urety to be approved by the Secretary of the Treasury. - ee eececmareniiantetibitit & A proclamation has been issued by Gov. Swann, declaring that Messes. McCullough, Archer, Phelps, Francis Thomas, and Stone j were duly elected on the 6th of November members of the United States House of Rep- | Tesentatives to represent Maryland in the For- tueth Congress. 7 The Berlin letter to the Siar, on the first page, will be found to convey some very inter. esting information concerning the German Confederation. ETING WILL BR” > 9} ite the Ns * ESDAY EVEN. peakers will bas aos ad G@EAND CONCEBT AT TRE M STREET METHODIST CHUBCH, Betwee. Sth and 10th streets west. On batcdem leapaget pare Becember 19, 1364, ef ati oc! the lebrat eet ¥ sthodist Ohurch-auiee stedire: celeb- Daniel, and assisted by musical timore will gives GRAND SAGRED CONCERT. Embracing a collection of the fineat pieces of NEW xMUsic. ane Seber pone ns $1. to be had at the door on evening of rmance. Piavo Niudly foaned by JF. Bilis. de 17 st THE EXEOUTIVE CUMMITTEER oF Wott ak cheered mente at 20% Pa Memiers are re nested toationd | | . &. FLYN: Asst PROF. B. P. ROWLAND, OF THe HOWLAND DENTAL A: 108 | free pe hao wil es arnare on ite i erry snd aces, with experi- ts in Nitrous Oxia JESDAY EVENING. Dec. i8th. att League Hall sth | League Hall, 3th | st.. bet. Dand B. Allare invited toatton@: ais. Ste FEDERAL LUDGE.No_ 1, Ff. A.A. M. Stated C. icat wilt be held ou TUES- ! EVEN ne tat! st. at To'ck LECTION OF OFFIORES for the ensaing sonic veer om the part of members is j Punectaal attendance reapectiully re. ursted. Brethren of sister Lodges are cordially Invited to be present. By order ut the W_™. de 15-3t HOMAS BICH. Secretary. GBAND ASONIC FAIR —& Fair of (SEFUL AND BIOH RANCY ABTIOLES ow Leine held EVERY ETANING. at tne PAIR BUILDING, cormer 7th street aod Pennsyi- ie FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SONIC HALL AS*OUIATION Tie Members of the {reternity and the " eral are respectfully suvited te be presei Tbe Building has been :horoughly re: aed sew roofs pat on and new foers every titeg done to m vomfortable. will be im attendance 2 Fy Apwiss1oN'—Sesson Tickets. admit man sud laay, $1; Si Aim'esion. 25 | from to years of age, 10 | of age, free. Members of a Tptoreley ond the public im are seseral re cordially TE LOS THOMPSON, do 14-3t Seo'y Com. of Arrangem-utes #0 168 __Beo'y Com. of Arreagemcate._ | — VOTERS OF WASHINGTON. E ASSESSORS OF TUE DIFFERENT will meet at the followi: from petake eins hee b to the sist t east anc L street gout! IX ‘D—CHARLES E NELSUN—393 oukre Wath cits Sixth and Seventh streets — t. “SEVENTH WARD-JOMN H. BIRD—Mars- | Jacd avenue and Sixth street. de 11 sot3i j i ‘ ( pBOCBRIES: | Brown 8u | Prices. | GET REDUCTION oF TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. BY UNITED STATES AND EUROPEAN NEWS ASSOCIATION From the South. Avecvata, Ga, Dee. t4.— Totton rket an- | changed and quiet; strict to god middling, 32 A special dispatch to the Courter says t the Sou'b Osrolina House of Representatives have passed a bill to renew the guarantee of the bonds of the (+reen ville and Columbja road, to amoun! of ©1,500.000, and also gnarantering S440) Of the bonds of the Columbia and Hamburg. A resolution of sympathy with Jefferson Davis was passed by bota nuases, From Boston. Bostow, Dec. 17.—lr. J. Fales, the oldest resident physician in East Boston, died on Sat- urday morning of beart disease, aged sixty- eight years. The Charlestown Fenian Vircle held an ea. thusiastic meeting Friday night, and received quite large contributions of money, and nu- merous recrnits. Among the speakers were Ely Walker. the colored representative elect to the Legisiature from that city. Re Savanwan, Dec. 15.—The reported deciine of cotton in Liverpool unsettled the market, but recovered this afternoon. Sales, 3,500 bales, at Re.a32¥c Geld. old opened New York, Dec.1 TU TAX PAYERS OTIC) Water Beoistrars Orricr, Orry Harr, _ Becember Il, 1536. Owners of lots within the city, which bind touch on any avenue, street, water main has been Iaid either by the UD States or by the Corporation of Washington, reminded thar unless the instalment of the tax now due be paid at this office prior to the lat of January, the property will be aivertised and eld according to law. “de 12 tal RANDOLPH COYLE, W. BR. THE THE OHURCH TION. Tn aid of the boilding fond of th: Church, en the cor FAIR wilibe held during ens whole w ropal N streets. 4 8’ Hall, 7ta si, k commencin: ONDAY, DECK MBER Lorn The 12th Iofantry Band will be in attendance Ip addition to the usual ccllections, there will be fi studied SNNTABLEUAX EVERY EVENING. dosti (ey EetABiisa tsae McPHERSON & FEBGUSON. S71 Pays. avenca, conser Isr staeer, aPiton Hii, 'G8. MEDICINES and CHEMICALS, FU G00! BY. FANUY 5 INSTRU MENTS, &c., &o. Physicians Prescriptions accurately compound- ed Te Night Pell promptly answered. oc wes DOLLS, SLEEPING DOLLS, ’ CHINA DOLLS, BEAITIFEL TOYS. COMIC TOYS, FUNNY TOYS. Chamber Sets. Parlor Sets, Tea Sats, Gloves, Dros® Caps. Kibbons. etc , Notions ef eve: description, WM © SHEDD'S, lith street, __ even doors above Penn avenue HRISTMAS PRESENTS! Sam it BOSWELIOS NEW FANCY STORE, PENN. AVENUG. between 9th and j0th ats ’ n be found beautiful aud choice CHRISTMAS Feasing Cases. vilet Articles, Hair, Gloves, Fancy Goods Notions, CHEAP. deirst. ROCKRIES CHEAPER THAN EVER 2 to HM cents s ponnd White Coffee it Scene Crushed and Granviated Sugars I7 ceats Rio Cofiee 2% ents io 3) cents, ent Java Colee 45 conte G: Syrup & 1 Good Molarres 7! =. Also. an a-sortment of fine ac... VERY COEAP. VERY ver! den ao im —. ra roves rates, st ‘ariet ore of raten, st the Grecery St OUIAM fF: GIVEN, de 17-20" Corer 12th and L street OY EBCOA t We invite Gentlemen now tn want of fine OVER COATS to examine our large assortment of Brown CHINCHILLA OVEBSACKS, Grey CHINCBILLA OVERSACKS, Blue CHINUHILLA UVEBSACKS, Blak CHINCHILLA OVERSACES. Brown WHITNBY BEAVER @V: Grey WHITNEY \BEAVER OV Eng! MELTON OVEBSACKS Bleck BEAVEB CLOTH OVERSACKS, Blue BBAVER CLOTH OVERBSA ac. &ec Made apd Gnished equel te custou. work, which we are selling at the LOWEST PBICES, WALL, STEPHENS & CO, 22 Penn's avenue. dei7 st {Int} between 9th and ith streets. GOLD FENE—A One assortment of Gold P Goi ! Hl Cases, . for sale ai fact ake FRANCK TAYLOR.” M ACKEREL AND OODFISH, (00 pounds large SHOBR CODFISH. 2 bartels Not MACK RBELS oe ust received and for sali foot of Seventh st. 8 Pp. dels-tf Commission Me: No. 465 Ninth et , bet. Band READY MADE CLOTHING, ar L. BOSENBERG’'S NEW YORK CLOTHING STORE, 493 7TH STREET, BETWEEN D AND E. Desirous of closing out my entire stock of CLOTHING and GENT’S FURNISHING Goeps, Loffer them at s great sacrifice. For inatance— , Men's Heavy OVEROOATS, for $7.50, worth 915. “ su * en, Petersham. Chanellly, ete . very low, Fine Cloth BRE88 COATS, from $9 up. SUITS. from $10 up. “* Good Heavy PANTALO®NS, from $1.75 up. Boys’ @VEROOATS, from 36 20 up. “ SUITS, from 95 up. ES oP amie and Laat for 35 cents. DBESS SHIBTS, TIES, GLOVES, etc., than cheapest. persone ad Call soon and secure Bargains, at oe 493 7TH STBEET. 15-61 SEATES: SKATES!: SKATES!': ate beg leave to car se pee ton “ Bh ir OF qn ‘quantity o BLONDIN OLIPPER sud ‘other aaa Heved to be the very best ae o’e! ef each othe: sad time have also Gentlemen's and B: TS and Bore SLEDS. for H hea Al o _- we will sell as cheap as market can affo: ang Stating Loy Me [a finished by Thursday, J ol mneeee can pe nas°D: EDMOND & CO.. 513 Seventh treet, Tote! ‘acer Baildi 5-et* PABIS KID GLOVE DEPOT. OQOUBVOISIEB's, ALEXANDRE’S. Full supply of the above celebrated makes just received. S7 Price $2 per pair, or $23 per dozen. KID GLOVES AT $1.50 D 61.25 300 dozen PARIS KID GLOVES, in all sizes and colors, at $1.25 and $1.50 per pair. 0 dozen UNDBBSSED KID GLOVES, 91.25 per pair. JOS. J. MAY &CO., 308 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. del Fam togethei HATS for young men. bo: rine idren. ’ H. OTINKURTZ, Hatter, dointt 934 psa getia) er Baten at. OLIDAY PRESENTS. 0) . ladie. to dri ue. Co | at den NO} ADAY GOODS soup SILVER TEA 8ETs, FOB 6-3t PITCHERS, WAITERS, &&., HOLIDAY PRESENTS, M.W.GALT & BRO '8, Jowolers, 344 Pencsy!van venue. QOL:D SILVER FRUIT. 10r CbKAM, e 4 at del QOLID SILVER Icy CREAM, eo SL1D SILVER GoBLETs. CUPS, At FoR M 5 St AND SALAD BOWLS, HOLIDAY PRESENTS, W GALT & BRO '8, Jewolera, 354 Pepneylvant 18. COFFEE, AND BGG SPOONS, FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, FOB de 15-3¢ SILVER AND FANCY POBTEMONNAIBS, at M. W. GALT & BRO.'S. BRO.'8, J enusylvan W.GALT& 354 NAPKIN BINGS, &c., , HOLIDAY PEESENTS, 354 Pepnayivani OARD CABES, &c,, FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, de 16-3¢ Cans FINE ENGLISH TABLE CUTLERY: FOR HOLIDAY PEESENTS, A de E* > At t Mm. 15 St ThA M.W. GALT & BERO.'S. Jewolers, 354 Penusylvanis avenue W. GALT & BRO 'S, Jewelers 4 Pennsylvania avenue. PLATED TEA SHTS, &c., FOB HOLIDAY PRESENTS, de wst pee PLATED CARD RECEIVERS, « ., ~ A de At co W. GALT & BRO'S, Jewelers, Pennsylvania avenne FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, t M 18-3t W. GALT & BRO. 8. Jewelers, 394 Pennsylvania avenue. XBW STYLES CORAL JEWELRY, FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, u e-3t W. GALT & BRO Sowelers, 354 Ponnsylvania avenue. LL THE NEWEST STYLES OF PEARL, AMETHYST, AND STONE CAMEO JEWELRY, FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, At de SILVER BERBY, PRESERVE. M iS st W. GALT & BRO'S, Jewelers, 354 Pennsylvania avenue, AND ICE © AM BPOORS. FOR HOLIDAY AND WEDDING PRESENTS, At de Hi ‘They read Mu 16-3t OME MADE MINCE MEAT made house (B. H who make Mince Meat t now cau prepared and for W. GALT & BRO.’S, Jeweler 394 Pennsyivani: a with great car, le by H. HALL, 534 th street, between D and Louisiana avenue. dels Fo" ILY SEWING MACHIN 15 3t The best present we know of for aladyisa Wheeler & Wilson, Highest Premium, FAMILY SEWING MACHINE. Uneynalled for their sim plicity, they make the “lock-stitch”, both sides of the All sty wing being RIGHT SIDKS. ud prices. A beantiful assortment at the Agency. No. 390 Penn's avenue, Nattonal Hotel Buildivg. NBISTMAS yt ST A large selection ot beantif: Musie Book» and M | Boxe- aud Opera, jon, Fintes, Violins, Guitars, Accord snow & Hemiin GABINET | Csaietmas PBESENTS. and Or, e Agents TOYS, LADIES’ WB: With lots of For eale very « de 15 3t° T METZEROTT'S Glasses. our ows in: i Stools and Covers Fiano Stor Br Oo war for St ABI TOYS. Toys, 1 Of all kinds. . sii WOBK KOXES ITING DESK: LA 8 DIES’ GOMPANIONS. DRESSING CasEs, FANCY GooDs, BUSWELL'S FANCY STORE. dels iw E HAVE JUST RECEIVED ON CONSIGN. Ment a large assortment '2 E street. near 14th. of TEBBA COTTA AND BRONZE PARLOR OR NAMENTS—VASES AND FIGUBEB, MYTHOLUGICAL & OTHER CHARACTERS, In consequence ef thes: line of business. we 0! They are wost beautifal Ubriatm: ents. and vary in price from $1 to $20. jast received trom Europe a large as- Price. We also ji sortment of MUSIC BOXES AND OPERA GLass: MET? de 15-16 * cH oUt rticles bein FOR THE HOLIDAYS R. RUPPERY®, KRISS KRINGLE HEADQUARTERS, No 522 7TH STREET. BETWEEN D AND gE, Importer of all kinds of NEW TOYS AND FANCY GooBs, bi that France end Germagy, the largest a1 CH Adapted for RISTMAS PRESENTS. BUPPERT takes great pleasure to inform merous customers and the public generally be bas just received, through his agents in deat selected Fancy Goods, suitable for Holiday and New Year Presents, among which we enumerate in part :— DOLLS of every description, A great variety of PORTMONAIES. CABD OA: And also state that in order to increased ad: tioa trouble, a directly over take favor Ladies who wish to avoid the erpecially invited to make their ae convenient. OBNA of my Bi large apartment in the secona my Store, where we will at all sroes | Pigorare tn waiting upon those wiro may KS, WORKBONES. AND DRESSING CasEs, TS. ~ BOCK AND HOBBY HORSES. give his customers flit; t ina Beatter seas tie a 4 savatss 1 times G24FFiELD’s FINE By using noi twer othe of th T Ba 8H. ti Having rv B ao 0 ving di 6 of Ez AFFIBLD, oe faverabiy kuewa as FBENCH CO! any LADIES’ ICE CREAM fect F Fruits, Fancy other me ty ead VIENNA AND: | lowest price Jé ORBAMS AND WAT ICES icest flavors $2.50 per gallon, (cliveret to aby part of the Sob I el No. 246 UR t it. 12-6" to oo 8 first-class establishment vite my former customers and the ab eral to give mea cali and pzenigd ey eee rene! we res) their favers to regrel it. | de AND DINING SALOONS. ‘sumed the Confectionery Business at Penn's ave.. be’ which I bave greatly enlarged 4 . Thor ebiy Fs ae y arg: pce junyreved. au 8 t. 12th woud 13th streets, ited, 1 will endeavoi ontiaue aul public in ‘om ABIS. employ). ae but it ol be but the best materiale: aud havtne i w provered fo furnish Ps no’ Eatertainmen: thi Parti ite in the bes: Visions, : eddings sud ye and’ ‘the ‘HH. SHAPFIBLD. bet, 13th and sth sts. DS AND CUSTOMERS — sblishment to Penn i peetfully request our friewte to 6: tim, knowin, they will ‘Saweut's, 246 Pa. ay., bet. 12th end 13th ats, Foss Having recevtly returned from New York, Lam | new prepared to offer fresh-made desirable FUBS, most suitable mementoes for Holiday Presents, embracing— HUDSON BAY SABLE, MINK SABL ROYAL EEMIBE. SIBEBIAN SQUIBBBL, ASTRAKHAN, WATER MINK, &c., &c., In Skating and Dress MUF FS, BOAS, and COL LABS. Also, fall assortment of TZ, 34 Penn's avenue, do 12-tf twe doors from 13th street Chea; New Fen sens atte Peer Laven woee York ave: Bah Tew ero cee stable, . , bet, Sthand7taats, delist ' 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, WasHinotow, December 17, 1866. Jay Cooke & Oo. trish the following quotations of (dovernment securities: NEW YORE FIRST BOARD BALES. Coupons, 1123; Five Twenties. i-62, 107 y Five Twenties. 1Pf4. 1057, Five Twenties. 1865, HN: Five Twenties. nuary and Jnty, 1865, W612; Ten Forties 99K: Seven Thirties, August. 105; do. June, 105; do. July, w5 Gold. 137% FINANCIAL, Lewis Johnson & Go., quote Stocks and Bonds in home and foreign markets as follows: New Yorx. Dec. 17.—Ist Board—w.S. reg- istered. 1881, 1TR: do. coupons, 111%; 5-20 registered, 104° do. coupons, 174; dd., 194 106 8: 10-40 8. registered, 99: do.conpons, 7-30's. 105: Ohio and Mississippi Certificawe, 29%: Canton, 453: Cumberland, 654 ; Q nicksil- ver. 45. Mariposa, 124: New York Central, V1: Erte. 73%: do. prefer’d,“4 4. Hndeon. !20 ¥; Reading. 1114; Michigan Central. 119 y: Micn- ivan Sonthern. Sy: Minois € lis Cleveland and Pittsburg, 91),: Toledo, 111%: Rock Istand, 10: tern. 544; do. preferred, 795 107: Chicago and Alton, 106%: Alton and Ter- re Hante.41: Toledo and Wabash. 11, W.U. Telegraph. 1° y: Boston Water Power, —: Pa- cific Mail, 170: Atlantic Mail, 10S. American gold. 230 p.m. 18 Lowpon, Dec Consols, ‘oon —| Per Cable]—Bonas, gher: Brie, 474; Ilinovs, FRABKFORT. Dec 9% ee COMPENSATION FOR COLORED TROOPS TO THEIR OWNERS The Secretary of War sent to the Senate to- day an answer to the call of that body for in- formation in regard to the appointment of com- missioners to award compensation to loyal persons to whom eclored volunteers or drafted men may bave owed service at the time of their enlistment or draft into the military service of the United States. The reply states that com- missioners have been appointed for Maryland, Missonri, Kentucky. Tennessee, West Virginia, and Delaware. The number of claims fil with the Maryland commission were 4.2 upon which awards were made for 78%: 279 Were rejected, and 2.902 were returned to cla‘mants unacted npon by reason of the disoln- tion of the first commission. Another commis- sion bus been appointed for Maryland, Dresided over by Wm. Flinn. which commission con- vened on the 26'h of November. 7—Noon—l. S, 5-2 's, ——$—$—— rn NEGRO EMIGRATION. Mr. Sommer to-day introduced a bill im the Senate to prevent and punish false and fraudn- lent representations to indnce emigration to a | foreign country. The bill provides that it any person shall. within the United States, make false representations te any negro, mulatto, or other person for the purpose of inducing such hegro, Mulatto, or otter person to emigrate to 8 foreign country, where they would be liable to be sold as peons or otherwise reduced to virtual servitude, the person so offending shall to imprisonment or a fine of not less hundred or more than five thousand dollars. Masters of vessels are also liable to fine or imprisonment for aiding in such trans- actions. —————wu_ BETROCESSION, Mr. Wade to-day presented in the Senate the “petiuon of J. W. Phelps, a citizen of Ver- mont, for the re-apnexation of the county of Alexandria to the District of Columbia.” The petitioner reprefents that he has been for many years an owner of real estate in the city and county of Alexandria: that he has no confidence in the administration of law and justice in the State of Virginia, and he therefore prays for the restoration of said city and county to the Dintrict of Columbia, trom which ithas,as he believes, been violently and unconstitutionally dissevered. DISTBICT IN CONGRESS, Mr. Morrilt introduced in the Senate to-day a billentitied “An act to continue, alter, and amend the charter of the city of Washington. Approved May 17, I-4S."" The bill amends the second section of the above act so as to read— “To license, tax, and regulate agencies of all kinds of msurance companies, provided that the tax or lHicenseshall not exceed three-fourths of one per cent. upon the cash premiums re ceived.” Referred to Distriet Committee. MUSTERED OUT, The following named officers have been mus- ered out of the service:—Major Johu H. Don- i9th V. R-. First Lieut. W. M. Miteh- Vv. R. and Second Lieut. Jacob oth V. R.C., and George Duff. 2ist V. WHITE HUS There were about the usual namber of Visitors at the Executive Mansion to-day, in- cluding several Senators and Representatives. INTERNAL RBVENUE.—The receipts from this source to-day, $653,103.45. : ree : CONGRESSIONAL. 2 MowDay, December 17. Sen ate.—The Coair laid before the Senate a communication from the Secretary of War. iu response to the resolution of the 6th instant, in regard to ths proceedings of the commission 4ppointed to audit claims of owners of slayes enlisted or drafted into the United States ser. Referred to the Committee on Miltary ire. Mr. Sumner presented the proceed: of the unconditional Union mase meeting at Norfolk, composed of citizens without regard to color, asking Congress to ignore the present State government of Virginia, and establish a terr:- torial government under Judge Underwood, and asked that it be referred to the Committee on Reconstruction. Mr. Saulsbury objected to the reception of the paper, on the ground that it was simply the proserdines of & public meeting, and not in the form of a ion. He asked for its nom-recep- tion, on [he ground of AD step ly pe acne by the Senate in lining to receive sue! Ts The Chair = the question to the Senate, when it was decided to receive the paper. Mr. Wade presented the petition of citizens ot Alexandria, praying for the retrocession of that county to the District of Columbia, on the ground that no protection can be obtained under the laws of Virginia. Laid on the table. Mr. Sumner introduced a bill to prevent and punish fraudulent representations inducing emigration to foreign countries, which is in- tended to prevent colored 8 from being enticed to foreign countries, where they will be treated as coolies. Mr. Morrill introduced a bill to amend the Act to repeal, alter, or amend the charter of the city of Washington. Referred to Commitwe on District Affairs. On motion of Mr. Wilson, it was resolved that the Secretary of War be requested to commu- nicate to the Senate the reports of tae Assist. ant Commissioners of the Freedmen’s Bureau, detailing the operations of tme Bureau in the late slave States. The bill to repeal the 13th section of the act to suppress fi rection. Ac., was taken up on motion of Mr. Trambull. Mr. Jobnson inquired whether the object of the bill wis to take from the President that power which the Corstitation expheitly con- ferred upon him. ardoning Mr. Trumbell replied that the power onder the Constitution would remain justasit was. The r proposed to take from him the power to issue & general proclamation of amnesty. Under ibis clause acres of land had ajresdy been restored to rebels, and many of them, in- stead of appreciating this clemency, were dlore defiant and distoyal than ever. It was not supposed thatany necessity would arise in the future for a general amnesty, and it was there- fore proper to preclude President from issuing it, Mr. John=on said the’ Constitution gave the President the most unlimited power over the whole matter, and a: the clause in question did not add one iota to bis power, neither could its repeal take any from him. General Wash- ington has issued a general amnesty to the par- teipanis m the. Whisky insurrection, and no question had ever been raised of bis power to do it. The morning hour having expired, the finished. ipess, deing the bill for the adm: stor of Nebr >, AS taken up. j Mr: (lnd,) being en: to the floor, ar; fagainst the proposed admission, ‘Hovse.—Mr: Washpurnd (11!) introduced a resolution, which was agreed to, directing the Ss] Committee on the New Orleans Riots to investigate also as to the frauds in the New Orieavs custom house; the employment of rebets there to the exctusion of Union men, ke. Mr. Ingersoll (111) introduced a resofution,| of this section only | SBOOND EDITION, Selling. | 6’s Conpon, 1591... ik t Five Twenties, 1862, 107 y tS. Five Twenties. 1864. 106 U Five Twenties. 1965. 108% v. 2 1s wo “05 105 ¥ 105% } that | which was screed to, directing the Coma)*: on the Ristrict of Columbia to inquire mto tne ex seney of providing by law tor a spec al e goa in the District of Columbia, for the election of 8 Treasn™ Tr, und that they nave t by bidi atany me (iL) imtrodnced a resolution, which wae agreed to, declaring that the House | willgive all Sid and encouragement to the hxecutive in any efforts to aid powers battling for Constitetional liberty, and tnat this House approves of the public voice in relation to the gbbering republic of Mexico. Mr. Moulton (T1l.} introduced a resolation instracting the Committee on Reconstruction | to inquire into theexpediency of entitiing and authorizing loyal citizens residing in the inte rebel States to form constitutional ‘e gov~ eroments, and to provide for restoration of such States (o ali privileges in the Union. Re- terted rv. Baker (111) introduced & resolution in- antes the Committee on Banking and Car- rency to report a bill previding for some tem- porary perioa for the withdrawal of the tegal tender currency. Laid on the table—yeas 3, pays fs : Mr. Brownell (111.) imtrodaced a res 107, which was agreed to, that theoflicersincharze | of Hall of Honse of Representatives keep all | doors open two bours before and after each ser- sion; And instructing the Commitee on Public Buildings and Grounds to inqnire into the ex- pedirncy of removing the restaurants ia ‘be | basement } » Bhe Speaker laid betore the House a mes. | sage trom the Presiden: of the United States, | transmitting the answer of the Emperor of Kussia to the resotutions of Congress at inst | session, congratulating him upon bis escape | from attempted astassination. Ordered to be | pray te ate ' Mr Williams (Pa.) introduced a bill to reg- Wisi the selection of jurors in the District of lesve to Mr. Hai Columbia. Referred to Committee on the Ju- dicinry Mr. Delano (Odio) in wodnerd s bill to declare the sense of tne act of July 4, 16} urisaiction of Court of Claims. av ail pot be so eonstraed as a tor claims for supplies, &c., rd States army, preferred by persc Teriding in States in rebellion: burexcepu elaims of loyal citizens of Tennessee. Passed to res: deciaring © allow TELEGRAPHIC NEWS, FROM EUROor in Ireland To Still ot Large. [By the Atlantic Cabie BRrwin, bec. 17—1 o'clock p.m.—The King | of Saxony is the guest of the King of Prossia | and is receiving every attention Vienna, Dec. 17—1 o'clock p. m.—It is stared that Austria bas refused to comply with the wishes of the Pesth Diet Lonxpon, Dee. 17—noon.—Consols, $9 71%: Erie, 47%: Iiinois, $73. vanced to 14 4 : sales 20,000 bales LiveRPooL, Dec. 17—1 o'clock ff. m.— The s'eamship Aleppo arrived here this forenoon. Loxpon, Dec 1 o clock p.m.—There was no rising of the Fenians in Ireland yesterday, #8 was threatened, and all is quiet there to-day The fears of any serious trouble have alt about | Passed Away. Jaines Stephens. the chief organizer of the Lrish Kepublic, is stall at large: and ail continues in mystery as to his waere- | abouts. All Quiet ay —Stephens Cotton ad From Tennessse. Nasuyitt®, Dec. 15—The heavy rain yes. | tercay afternooy sadiy interfered with the pro- gramme of the celebration of the anniversary | of the batde of Nasbyilie. The ceremonies j were confined to the Capitol. A large number | were present. Brownlow made a speech, an | presented Gen. Thomas with a magnificen j gold medal. The Governor paid a just and giowing compliment to Gen. Thomas, wh: briefly repiied, with modesty and appropriate. ness. Speeches were also made by Senator Kasson and Representative Wilson. It ts stated officially that the committee ap- pointed to recover the school fand, report to the Governor that they have received from the Tennessee National Bank at Memphi $346.052, and 23 school bonds of $1,000 each. and bave made satisfactory arrangements fc curing the remainder, about $300.0." also report the condition of the bank as enurely solvent. The work of removing the remains of Union soldiers buried in this city and vicinity to the Nashvilie Cemetery, on the north side of the Cumberland, has been cominenced An oil well bas been struck in (Overton county, Tenn. which overfiows at the rate of i00 barrels perday. | A couple of salt wells Warren county. A large uumber of negroes passed through Atlanta on Thursday on their way from South Carolira to Arkansas,to work next year tor $150 and their beard and clothing. The Legisiature of Georgia has Tepealed ali laws denying the priviledge to foreigners of owning real estate. J.B Conley, who was arrested for Killing Ir. Hunter over one year ago. but escaped trom the Jonesboro’ jatl, has been recaptured in Llinois. and taken back to Jonesboro’. Mesruts, Dec. 16.—Tne steamer Rattler, from Uincinnati to New Orleans, with provi- “ons, strock asnagat Island No. 37 on Thurs- day night. She sunk. Cargo an entire loss. Several of the crew are supposed to be lost. being are in operation in Baltimere Markets. Bartimoag, Dec. 17.—Flour with a fair in- quiry trom tne trade and a reduced stock: :a ir- ke! rules firm for higher grades: common gi ales more slowly: sales include 200 barreis north- western extra at $12. 25a$12.50, and small lots of Howard street super at $11.25. Rye Flour— Fret quality, $6.25a86.50. Cornmeal, 24 5ia #4.75. Buckwheat meal, 83 25983 50. Good to prime wheat, $3a$3.10; medium to fair, $2.75a $2.90: good to prime white, $3.15a$3,25; fairdo.. $5883.10; ordinary do., $2 SUa$2.90. White corn in shipping order, 90896 cents: yellow, $Sc.aSl. Oats, oca6 cents. Rye, $1.25a$i.30. Mess pork inactive, but scarce, and held at $23. Bacoa— 12 cents for old shoulders, 13 cents for new: 12012 cents for old sides; 13al4% eents for new sides; 15als cents for sugar-cured hams, No sales of importance reported in coffee: low grades of Kio, which comprise the buik of the stock, are heavy; prime to strictly choice, 18 a 18% certs; good, 34818 cents; fair, I7al7 yy cts., Spa interior 10, 16 4A1GR cents, gol O- jasses—Stock moderate and demand limited. Business almost at a standstill in sugars. Car- olina rice, 9a934 cents In whieky no sales are reported; Free City, $2.35482.37 The Wreck. Sarpy Hook, Dec. 17.—The Prussian brig Wiibe)m, that was ashore on Kemer Shoals, broke up entirely during the storm last might. The forward part of the vessel is now on the pot off Sandy Hook, and not a trace of her is lefton the Shoals. The beach on the out- side of the Hook is strewn with pieces of wrecked stafl, supposed to be from the steamer Scotland. The hull of the Scotland still re. mais in sight. The storm here was very se. vere. The Weather. &c. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 17—Noon.—Thermom- eter 37 deg, wind West. Weather clear and \t. pleasant. New York, Dec, i7 —Arrived, steamer Hay- ana, trom New Orleans, The storm still coptinues bere, with suow this morning. Boston, Dec. 17 —Snow had talien last nicht to the depth of three inches, when, at 11 o'clo-k, it turned into ri Fire in Charlestown. Boestox, Dec. 17 —The building occupied as an armory and schoo! house, in Charlestown, Was burned last night. $16,000. } LOCAL NEWS. ——_e—__ Onmrat Court, Judge Fisher.—This moru- ing, Jos. Toombs and Adam Eckert, indicted for the larceny of $1 werth of money and sovretd ere tried. Jury out. J.J. Johnson | tor de! Kate Ford, indicted for keeping a bawdyand disorderly house, was foand gutity ot keeping abawdy-house. Miller for defense. . Musco Bundy, indicted for the larceny of six bedticks, was found guilty of sterling two. eo received a nominal! sentence. Day tor de- | ee. Henry Knorr, indicted for an assanit oud battery on Philip Plate. was convicted. CovLe act. THE CorroraTioy.—In our r al om Satu: » we om orate tent the plaintitr ciatnon that on the only contract with the Co: in whien he bed previous to this an interest, tie was al- lowed jor both excavating anc filling. This point was controverted the defense. The Court instructed the ji believed that such was the fret, t! ind for the laintidt. Mr. &. ©. Mor, for the ptaintiff, ana Str, J. H. Bradley for the Corporation. —__+——_ | SAFITARY Conpitios OF FRegouen Here. The report fer the month of November of Dr. Reyburn. rgeon in charge B tor this District, bas pads) try tg urean Ly 5 Howard. The totalnumber of freedmen un- der treatment during the mouth was 1 $23, of whom 52 died; 952 were cured and discharged, and 719 were still under treatment on the Ist inet. ——-e ——— SEB ANNOUNCEMENT of interesting ‘Temper- ance meeting to-morrow nieht at Quesn's Hall, opposite Northern Liberty arket ouse | The Noweber, wit | tency | PIANOS, selected ej > orping, the boat nen Seired hy Ovl- lector Hollingsworth for arrears of toil, wan eoid at auchon by Thos. bowling, aactumeer She ts sn oid Dost, but there were eeveral bidders for her, and ste brought $175; pur chaser Joepn Nicholson The boat formerly belonged to Barney Meiquade, whose escape from jail a} Cumberinad we mentiooed a daysuce: and the amount she sold for paying the tolls and expenses, wiil leave small eum for the original owner . Tue Canat.—Arrived—The Chas. Ardin, flour snd cram; Mary, with corm and Wbeal DW. Keode, flour be Jobn “Moore and Capt. J. § 5 wood: four boats with coal, to Central Uo . Consolidatic 2M tons. Depariea irou and coal to itt jock 1) O. T. Swonffer, ssit and sundries to Noiao « - Chas. Ardinger, old rope, snit, aad pia:« Williamsport; Col. A Spates, aati ant iries to Edwards’ terry: Ib Knoue, «air co Shepberdsiown, and nine light ro The receipts of pork to-day are nor very heavy, but the quality is excellent. Tn« merchants purchase for $3.55 per 1 ips Wholesale, apd sel) at £9 and $9 50 retail Fiove axyp Grats Market. —Fiour The market oprerd with & lively demand, mo = | buyers than sellers, and the prices advance 25 to G0 cents per barrel over the quotation arcay. Grain— Wheat bas advanced abo Iv cents per busbel. Corn bas an upward te The only sie reported to-day was corn on the cob at $3.99 per bar rel ED HAS A LAKGE OoL BCTIONERY sod FANCY for Cu Presents, +> FRESH IMPORTATION am now ip receipt of new season OL) E OLi direct irom Bordeaux, and am prepasted to eupy., u t esnd ‘emi at he trace su0 EW LOuK PRICES NW. BUBCBELL., cor. lith and G-ts.. under Eobiet Howse ‘BAND EXHIBITION TF ANOS —We invite the to our ment of fine, new cer faliy for mpriringspecimens from the six nirr, end for sa Ons. Goiters ustc Du-toess LLIs de iT 6 CBBietmas PRESENTS can find at BOBWELI 'S Now Fancy se svivante aw 9th aut ben ACE GUODs vir POINT LACK, POINT APPLIQUR, Valen CIENES AND OUUNY LAOB, HANDK Ek COLLABS. BARBS. &/ | in ante Jou FINE FANUC) GOODS NOTIONS ET ABTIOLES. ZEPHYR 4ND WOOLEN mS ke, zc Ever) bo: id call op BOSWELI, to en: wl Chesp Christmas Goods. dois PASTICULAR NoTICE The cpdersignet reepecttuily inf of Washington TUESDAY, Deo and 1th streets etantry « need supply ot Boo! liefous and F Magnrites, Ne Orders promgtly ad carefully attended t» ELEGANT SUPPLY OF CHRIsTMas Paes ENTS FOB SALE CHEaP JOHN P. BROPHY, 314 F, between loth aud 11th sts TTENTIvN. . KBISS KRESKLE 5S HEADQUARTER TWU THOUSAND POUND AND FRUIT 1 om desirous of informiug my customer. utlic that I beve just received a large tn Fo and tic Confectioners. F is Faves Boxes &c..waich lan: prepared ts great y reduce *. Having procured Orms the pe opin nd vicinity thet be will open, oo ber ls at 3 between jor hore he will a to stand vefore the public us rivalled in Confectionery bastness. Ice Cream $2.00 per gallon. delivered t» any porti city. Call and see A. F. POTENT a7 ste 279 Peuw: J ~* ILI AE NOT!OE—That by distrain from W. Db Wa Mverott, for rent due and ercom 1 lith avd following goed =e due and in arrears — | larg) age Truck » large Skid- ¢ ire Boards, a hereby give notice that the maid Goods aud Chetteis will be appraised sold on BATUB DAY. the 224 instant, at 11 kK. on the prem ee auction,to the bicbest bidder for cosh. seli-4 37 w BOSS. Bailit E LOT OF UN= BBY, BLE OUaR LASthssren PROrentY ay secs Cait jer’'s . Depetal ay an anare bnc beet y directren of nuartermaster General, following deserited UNSBBVICRABLE GUAR TERMABTER STORES. will be sole nite. Auction. atLincoia supervision of Brevet HB. Tom io thie city, wader the rigedier Genera Onario. ne, De uarternraster General. 4g oe ae THeusDaT, Jeuuary 61.228 Grain Backe 3 Cook Ranges 16.000 Ibev!d Horse Shoes py Blankets earneion.s T1866, at We 6 ony be Wrought Scrap 1,60) Horses and Mule Qo! are 3 40 lie Cast Scrap Iron 1.225 Head Halters 2 S00 Its old Wagon Tires 3% W. Bod: 1,726 Ibs Trop Mats, as- 12 Army Wagons sorted 2 Two-hore Ambulsa 3.435 lbs Log Chains cos 115 ft large Fire Hose 20 jorse Ores 680 feet smal! do. Reels 594 leet leatber do. Wheels Jj aateWboel Mule Bar-3Oylindrical Btoum Boti- ‘ere 167 sets Wheel Ambu- 2 Marine Clocks lance Harness 10T Coal Stoves 1s3 sets Lead Mule Har- 14 Deeks 119 Wagon Bridles 4 Water Gusks 325 Bi Bridi-- Barrels €5 McCletian Seddies = 21 Grindstones 7 Wagon de. 200 1 Bange 1,59) ibe A Bo sghorater sith Thevete, “qo ipades, Axes, on . Cart Harness, Blacksmiths Tools, Taw re Garpentere” Fools, Tables, Cocoa Mat- Terms” Cash hin Government fends. removed w rom metas i. RUCKER, Aostetareret Maier toenail Oa bas removed his office Mjost. to bie residence, York a ar wp tee Yd iith réer- left at the Drag Store of NAIKN oth st. and Pa ave., duris; attended to dels FI BEWORES' FIBEWORK: FLAGS AND CHINESE LANTBENS, THE LABGEST a8SO0BTMENT IN THE CITY of allKiuds Wholesale and retail. at dots BOSWELL'S 450 BOTHBOCK’S,. Opposite Patent Ofice, Seventh street. Persons of refined testes, and who admire and sreciate the boantifal im Art. select stock of fue OD rT iv! Garemee, Gib ead Wate Dee Palatingn, Steet Chromos, Oij and Water Eneray . &c., embracing a great variety of schools subjects. Frames of every description on lend and maie toorder. Picture Tasseis, Cards and Natie. The largest stock of Frames and Pope Partonts for "pete pont does &c , iu this District. Call and see them ROTHEOCK 8, opposite Patent Oftior, de 15-4tyan 1 Seventh street dels dts OTATOES. 3,000 vues SEIBE POTATORS, Just ar rived, and for saie at our Wh. 5 x : street. 8. : Moe delstt No. 465 9thet.. between B and F_ QOMETHING NEW. Ne — 1 od several new styles of Black Walunt Cauel RUSTIO PRANKS: made Les fens a fall mock ot PICTURE ComDE eo. PURCELAIN Tus NGS, dc. thous Blowers; ® scleeble ¥ for the Holi without lowers if KOTHBOOK Feist Op; osite Patent Ufice, 7th atreot EBSONS FURNISHING ROOMS weald wa money and trouble by cailing at ADAMSON who cup fastioe chest with rept je Sheers. ¥i me a tow Oarea, — and Heir Pi Boleters Bea preade. os, Mattresses, Shades, ei! Cloths. Carpet, Stair Creagh; Towel ing, Table Linen. &c. _ dels dist FoR satE—« FAIBBANK’S SUALES, nearly ity 25,00) Pay Has been used i coal yard ie “A pe) office of the Kipk wood fhouee, ° EADS: BUGLE BEADS1 fi) > tentive assortment ofall kinds of AvGRADS ADD BUGLT TEIMMINGS Bpecial orders manufactored BL SORMIDTS anu‘facturing Establishment of Trimm ag Seaedt es Pann's evesuns crank ne, no = —_ e. a8 \D COLLECTOR te and ms ef all kings. in bile. bande aseai ven prompt at 5 aces * Stee sth mh street, above Pa avenue; reel- Oagee 1 Letreet, betwron sth and loth. ee ee nee 7 mall oromptis @itended to <. TTORSRY SYS Os. a KW ARDN TAKY PUBLIC, Je oR No 525 lath street weet, delhi y aon, See