Evening Star Newspaper, January 1, 1867, Page 2

"THE EVENING STAR. The Largest Circulation im th: District. M.D. WALLACH, Editer and P ~~ WASHINGTON OITY : TiESDAY............. JANUARY 1, 1867, S7 READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. TO ADVERTISERS. The following ts the oficial showing of the circulation of the daily papers of this city competing for the Government advertising Bncer the recentaet of Congress directing such Scveriising to be made in the two daily news- Pepers of Washington having the larges ciTculanon : EVENING STA Chronicle ... Intelligencer. 3.552 The eturns of adv ing by the city papers for Us quarter ending September 30, 1866, as t#keu from the books of the Internal Revenue Of\ce, are as follows: ftvenryG STAR... 7,715 copies per day. re « “ 6,091 Intelligencer, 13.106 Chromcle 10,209 Republican 4,781 —__+<-2--____ THE NEW YEAR. The old year, with its hopes and feura, its joy: snd sorrows, has passed away forever, acd (be new year is with us. We know what I brought to us of good and bad fortane, but ‘Who c&n tell what fate 1°57 may have in store for each and all of us. These thoughts natar- Silly recur at this season, although there is Feally no good reason why this day more than Others should be set apart tor retrospective and prospective moralizing on human life and ifs vicissitudes. “ince time was first measured, however, it Das been usual to set apart certain days as a resurg place from which to review the past and make good resolutions for the future. Let nooe torget that the crowning grace of the year now just commencing will be (to those who live ull its close) the remembrance of time weil Spent im promoting the happiness of their fellow | creatures. New Year's day here has generally been de- ‘Yoted to mnocen: festivities. being the close of | the holiday season, and a marked teature of the Gay ts the practice of making New Year's calls. The President's reception absorbs a full sare of public interest, and the gatherings present on such occasions tlustrate the equal- dzing tendencies of eur democratic institutions. Seventy-seven years ago President Washing- ton held the first Executive Reception, in the e:ty of New York, then the seat of our Federal Government. The President resided in what has since been known as the Franklin House, ‘where he was waited upon by the Principat citivens, according to the ancient New York | custom of social and convivial visi ig on tha; day. “After being severally introduced, and paying the usual compliments of the season,” Fays an eye witness, “the citizens mutually in- tercbanged their kind greetings, and withdrew Dighly gratified by the triendly notice of the President, to most of whom he was personally @ stranger.” In the evening Mrs. Washington bad a levee, and while speaking of the observances of the day. she remarked, “Of all the incidents ot the day none so pleased the General”—by which title sbe always designated bim—«as the friend- dy greetings of the gentlemen who visited him at neon.” To the inquiry of the President ‘whether it was useal or customary, he was an- Swered that it was an annual custom, derived trom our Dutch forefathers which had always been commemorated, After a short Pause, he observed—“The highly favored situation of New York will, in the process of years, attract humerous emigrants, who will gradually cbange its ancient customs and manners; but, Jet whatever changes take place, never forget the cordial, cheerful observance of New Year’s When the seat of Government was estab- lisbed here, the Freaeh custom of official visits on New Year's Day was added to the social Visitations patterned alter those of Gotham Birs. Madison, who ‘‘reconstructed” the slight ceremonials of the White House, adopted the Programme since carried eut. The President tirst receives the Foreign Ministers, the J udges Of the Supreme Court, and the officers of the Army and Navy, and then the doors are opened for the sovereign people. Betore General Jackson's day, the cream of Wasbington society used to attend the New Yea ‘s receptions, and refreshments were dis, pevsed. But the admirers of Old Hickory took Possession of the White House, fighting for the punch, and on New Year’s an immense cheese, ‘which had been presented by a New York Gairyman, was cut up and distributed among them. Since then boisterous Partisans, and importunste place. hunters have crowded and jammed, and surged through the White House on New Year's Day, until many ladies are Feluctapt to entrust themselves and their toilets to the mercies of the crowd. To stran- gers. however, the sightis well worth the tron- bie. May the New Year bring rothing but biess- ings to all our readers, and may the cares and sorrows of the past be mere than compensated by their bappiness in the future. With Rip ‘Van Winkle we pledge their good healths, and their families, and may they dil live long and prosper 87 We notice that the « Slow Marriage Cer. emony” described by asa few days since is being extensively copied, but without the usual credit. Will our contemps. please take notice? SS SS @7 The Cincinnati City Counet) is taking VigoT ue measures against gift concerts, gift Museums, and the like, and against gambling: whieh bh been very common there of late. Sz Governer Low is likely to be dropped by the Republicans in the next nomimaung con- vention for Governor of California. S7'Seuator B. Grantz Brown publishes a letter to the people of Missouri, reeommending universal suffrage and amnesty, to take effect in 1570. He definitely declines re-election. 7A New York stock broker has sued two gambling houses for the recovery of $35,(). ‘TH: BAFFLE FOB THE 80) HORSE, conated to the Masonte Facer 2 ag Geo. B Eriee, wilt take Cty em! jank 5 . re ow oi Wednoeiey RVEMING, af oloock™ NOTICE —a POBLiOAN beld on WSDNESD. © cleck, the 2d instant, at Union Sth street. Eretz member of ¢! Fequested to be in attend the Executive Committee for the e hed other efore the og. Persons wishing to join the Association can come in Person or a A. @. HALL, Secretary. BE. Tt BEGULAR MBBTING f ti ARD BUILDING ASSoULA” id at the School House. = pS eee 2 2d,, at 7,o'teck . TH a the constitution nt? ts 12 compl it GEO. F. KIDWBLL. Sec'y. THE CAPITOL BILL - PS eotiation will pay i corme: eas jomey jouue, On THUR: AY, Jenuary. 3d, a7 ‘be first monthly installment of gy share wit 2 Stet moothly, ; 81 per Persous desiring te secure stock are ited to be present 1-8 LECTUBB. we aDR RAMELON Magu mazin ele gion coetee la a tape og te eat IDG Janeery 2, 187. & conte. ‘ickets for sa'e at the Hotels, and Masic Btores. Post Onice News stand. at the door on evening ef lecture. dD. opemat7 o'clock. Lecture to commence st Bo'chock. desi a MEETING 4 THE STOCKHOLDERS of WASHISGTON aw sounes- N RAILROAD MPANY for the election of Directors. will the office of * mary 9. ° mn... > » Presit-nt. esau O. GBEENLBAF, Sec 9 w jee at 2 “Eat § genta How To Savmg Coat.— ¥ od keown in Pittsburg, and '« BPstions with reereace use of coal may be advautageou to all:—Some housekeepers, in the managemen of their fires, s em to sup> pore that sn adevtion of feet will msure ia- eTessed combustion and develop additional beat, Coal, snd especially antnracite coal, sbould be alway. furnished with a sufficient amount of oxygen to keep tie fire bright Itis only smothering and reterding the fire to pat in a thick layer of coal, as some do. Fill the fire-box from a Iyer of two mehes of igrited coal to iis utmost ca yacitv with fresh fael. No more coal should be putupon a ‘ir one time than will readily ignite and juve off a pare | white biaze—not a biue flame, which denotes also the presence of unconsumed gases—and the fire should be undisturbed on the top. other point of coal economy —in clearing the grate in ‘he morning there is a quantity of un- burnt coal, which has been exteraaily sub- yected fo combustion. It is covered with ash, @ locks like cinder. At tien dumped into the ash-box. The fact is that the lamp is only Toasted on the outside, noteven cooked, and fs in a better condition for igniting than the green coal. Never wasteit. Attention tothese few hints will save many dollars in a wiater.— Pittsburg Chronicle fuel. 1s un. followin «ng- GF There are inthe United States 36,000 miles of rairway, whieh cost $1,39).y00.00). In Eu. rope, S000 miles, costing $3.5°0,000,000. 1a America there ts 96,000 miles of telegraph, aa m Enrope, 60.000 | een METRUPULITAN SANK, Lat BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, Wastin Ton. December 25, 1836. At's meeting of the Board of Directors, held this day . the following resolaiion was adopted : Ke oired. That ten per cent, of the net profits of this Rank for the half year ending the ‘sh tustant be carried to the surplus fnad. as aired by law, and that from the remainder a dividend of four per cent. (free of tax mm the capital stock | he paid to the stockholders, on or after Thursday, | the 3a of January next de ZT OSES KELLY. Oashie RT AND EXHIBITION 7 ° | DUNBARTON ST. M E. SABBATA SOHOOL, Geergetown. D. C_, which came off 80 satisfactorily | om Thureday evening last. the “7th inst, will b> | Tepeated on NEW YKAB'S EVENING. at 7% | o'clock. to2s 4 | G@BAOK CHURCA | jew Year.) f-r the b | Tovand, ; a | Hall corner of Virginia avi open December 2th. Tab | tainments, Supper each (nts ne 4 6th at . will a5 and other enter- at ie Beason tickets | 80 cents. de iy tf HOTICE TU TAX-PaYERS Watre Brotstaar’s Ovricr, City Bate, Becember 11, 1406 Owners of lots within the touch on any avenue, stree: r mein has been laid either by the U ated | ee OF Vs the Corporation of Washington, | reminded that uniess the instalment of the tax | Bow due be paid at this office jor to the Ist «=f January, the property will be aavertised and gold according to law ée 12 tal RANDOLPH COYLE. w. R. | ESTAbrisurp 1se2. | McPHERSON & FERGUSON. 571 Pawn. avenve, conver Ist s7REEr, Oariton Hitt, De | INSTRUMENTS, &c., &. Phyrictans Prescriptions sccurately compound- ea. Fue Night Boll promptly ausweves OUSAND LOADS OF PRIME MA - for sale at Camp Krause, Good Hope CHARLES A. KRAUS® \¢ _ je L3t* Cc ARD METROPOLITAN HOTEL I have this da) y asrociated in my Hoel business | Mr. CHas N ¥ wt | will he after be conducted in thenamesat POTTS Teafter uc! 8 the names 0: = SHELLEY "A. B POTTS January 1, 1567. aT SELBY b Se ices Nor ads P. nasyivania svenne Will commence om the Ist day of Jauuary. 1337. to ofer their stock of Foreign snd Domesiic DRY GOOD! reduced raies. To mention only a few jeached MUBLIN at 30c. - at Sic. lo at 0c. A very superior t-1 Bleached Shirting at 233 Drees is at 2hc., 373¢ 0. 6242, 75 and $1. "5 per yard, jan 1-6t Cc ‘A BD. METROPOLITAN HOTEL. On account of the reduced price of previsions, the rate of Board at this Mote! will be FOUB DOLLARS PEB DAY frcm Gate. je 1-6t POTTS & SHELLEY. FRsnon AND GBEM N HOTEL AND BES- | TAUBANT, 205 Pa ave . opposite ja 1-6t most epicurean taste can di oF menth will modationg at m.derate icely faralahed rooms cam te with or without bosrd: Sal oa eee, a cor [TNE : BINS I have this associated wi! cory Business pomifoone ses JA8. the business wii be firm of GULICK & BROTHER. eat foe wBE snes pont Spened this date. . We. the undersigned, fecl confident that, with our experience and the facilities at our command, we can furnish te Pear aee, pee lesale and | Fetail. as largeand well assorted stock of Groceries, | Teas, Wines, Liquors. Cigars, as the affords. and at the most reaso: bought of ty. @BLt0! se 1-0 [JD '*8oLction oF copantarnsnir. partuership heretofore existing between the undersigned. u: x BAMSCURG 6 BE ay Bame end style of I consent. this day dissolved by is fully authort: rece! firm forall debts eee claime nat the conce: SACOB ka aa. LULA. Fi Georgetown, D. C., Nov. 7, 1866. ie re POTeeTaSRSHIr. ‘Ded bave this dav formed a copart- under the firm of JACOB RAMS8U KG & SONS, for the purpose ef carrying on the busi heretofore condusted under the style of burg & Ebert. viz: the mavufectareof Buck- Gloves seegeekine, Grinding of and iz in Domes! yAG0 mestic BA MSBUR C.8 BAMSBUB: apuary 1, 1857. ¥ SBSHAL & TEAVEB PIAONS oreefthess fam behing GEM” PIANOS * PARLOR | Fecelved; seven octave, iron frame, rosewood, ard warranted, for $300. 306 OEY, F, BGLts enpsy lv: even desi se pivenigole Aa RENOH ALMANACHS FOR 1867— | Bsa omivae, Atm Four Vire: fine. : Imperial: ne Cals A h Seer aoe Zirect from neh Pollchinel desi" FRANOK TAYLOR. FE,2E#80N'S GOLD MEDAL Pianos, otged hag Superior PIANOS re-| '@ bave the Sole Agency fo! District, ‘Werhave the Bole Agened for (pia iat ie 306 Penasyly de 31-8t near ry HITE OPOBTO PORT, W = «Tears of the Buoro,”) Direct importation. de 29-t Bea MP. ming 80g, BOOKS, STAPLE AND COUNTING- HOUSE STATIONERY: net! We have now in stock and have facilities for making (o order every quality a ize of BLANK BOOK, PASS BOOK, MOKANDUM or ACCOUNT BOUK. a assortment of COUNTING- 8 0; rT Premen nt eas ai HB yin) “ yin; " Gobying tok Waitin ak inane Pens, | emer Use. Foolseap. Letter and Note Paper, all qualities oer aat color of Mnvelopes, a meshing ang Brgsbes. « veryt ept v cle Stationery Btor*, reo é ‘SouOR, des-st | Lint) gor Pacevonee sna iith ot, ee tis 4 }O8—T1A 808. —Ni: received thie Paes three trem Boston t “ F. BLLIS. | de $1.4: 306 Penasylvania ~ Neth. HOCOLAT UBL, V. ne } ones Vermont aveaue sand eet, EST INDIA: . en avant RULARE osres, Cris NOTS, RAISING. FIG8,0' * SPICES: @ to valt je at ime ing Place. , WATCHES, JEWELREY. SILVEB AND PLATED WaRs. RICH PARIS FANCY GOODS, BNQGLI8H AND AMERIOAN TABLE OUT LERY, INB Faus, . OPERA GLAtSES, CLOOKS, BRONZEB, & Also, Bvery variety of elegant GOODS, Boitable for D® WEPDING AND HOLIDAY PRESENTS, M W. GALT & BRO., Jewaters, 354 Pennsylvania avenne Lc10U8 vit de 2 d to dey, 10 cases MALAGA GRAPES, very choice. 20 barrels HAVANA ORANGEs, very fine and sweet. Wholesale and retail, at J. PEARSON, 491 8th street, de 31-3 near Ponneylvaniaavenuo M ETBOPOLITAN PATENT STBAM BAKERY. 347 O street, between 4 and 6th. Complete in all its appointments, having one of McKenzie’s splendid Reel Oveus and new Ma- ohtnery, manufacturing work superior to anything posible by the old processes. CRACKERS, NOV 7 a itation Rosewood, 3 Passepa! Frame: PIOTUBE a“ limited but chotce selections of Oil Painti BOSTON CRACKERS, A very superior article, fresh daily. MILK BISCUIT, Fresh dail: re to please; try them SODA CBACKERS, The best in the market: a constant supply. WATER OBACKERS, Of the best quality, in any quantity. Together with BACKER DUST, SUGAR LTIES, GINGER SNAPs3. c., always on band, at the lowest prices Trv and be cenvinced, 6020-30 4 86 MABKRITER'S. iY 86 th ee APPROPRIATE FOR dren street SEASONS dem ti 22 AND USEFUL COMBINED. AND ENGRAVINGS THO. HAVENNER. yavings. Moatllpr Prcathe, Baskets of Flo C., appro! jal T 5 Oval FIOTURE FRAMES, A rich and varied sssortment from the best man- facturersin the country, embracing Walz 1 Gilt, Bustic and partout~. Card COBD AND Tas BRACKETS. &c. Picture Gord and Tassels a and colors, els he WINDOW SHADES xis, embractog the Parlor Pat. ted at f Bing Nails, Walnut Brackets PAPERHANGINGS AND erg nse 1 vari od boo Hh Pov ye a fos os = Pi t jed, in city or country. a rome " above Goods were made elieving the best the cheapes’, @ keep that class of Goods we respect: the Public to inspect and compare our 4%6 7th street. Odd Fetlo: Hall. UXUBIES FOB THE HOLIDAYS. MAILLARD'S CANDIES AND CHOCOLATES, CAR Ts ft KOBE AND VANILLA ®UBNT ALM MIXB J Ww "tr N is OBA Mise MEAT (DOMESTIO) A AMEL’S CBEAM CHOCOLA DOUBLE VANILLA ©ROOOLA' For table D8, D SUGAB PLUMS, and it B. ie M. P. KING & BON GES AND MALAGA GRAPES KING PL. Fresh, at Just made, of select material: otek ING PLAGE, OLDEN SCUPPERBNONG WINK. GYUB FINEST NaTIVE WINE Gold coler, fall. yet delicate flavor and frs- (ne las Jess than one half the cost of imported ine. Cc BAaDsT! PAT B ‘BEET'S 8st STENT win’ best inv. cold al posite Co: de Ww. T. COLLINS. Bhow Case Maxton r. School Fi jarer, and Housefurnis! Uld Furniture. and ig, Up! ng. ing done at the shortest netice. 30: o! cers supplied. ow eral assortmen: Misses and Chi KING PLACE. OIOE NUTS. BASINS, FIGs, CUBRANTS, PIUES, &c., &c., to suit this particular sea, For by F “MP. KIRG & BON, de 19 King Piace. WEATHER ention of théeage, Bxcludes d dust from doors and windows of very description. For sale at Builder's Depot 562 7th street, op- notre Market ow H.W. HAMILTON & Co. OaBIBET MAKEB BTAKB: ian mR Warerooms, Sth and K streets north, No. 13 RRP CTER T TRAM BAKBBY 347 Cat., between 43 aud oth streets, HAVENNEB’S FAMILY BREAD wal in the market Families and Gro- THO. HAVENEEE. BOOTS AND BHORS. NEW STORB. undersi bege leave to inf: rm his friends eC ranly tl ‘at he hes ‘opened the 02 7th street, ander where he has on hand a gen- — and Gentlemen’s, Boy’s, ren BOOTS AND sHOBS. Eemember the gumbér, 502 7th street, unier Oda “Me P On — New Oheap Btore, for- met fz. 'o. aes go's #1OFS EORGE B. WILSON. BMOVAL., THE NATIONAL UNION INSURANCE OOM- PANY OF WASHIRGTUN Have removed to their New Office. Chas. Knap, Pres't, No. 71 LOUISIANA AVENUE, First door east of 7th st, DIRECTO Geo W. Be, ‘bos. Marshall Brown, ‘'d Wallach, G etabiegs’ Dasa beaa™™ wet bree Henry D. Gooke. ee 3-11 NOBLE D. LA! |B. Secretary. V ICTOB BECKER, PIANO TUNER AND Dis ie a Estasiisugp 1N 1856. ‘DERS NOW RECEIVED AT on: DEMPSEY & U’TOULE’S, Bagravers and Sta- ¥. rooms, and Heve him toners, &c., 326 Pe. av., bet, 9th and 0th ste. C, BRIUHENBAOH's Piano Boome. 495 11th street, near Pa. ave: 1 800 PPEBNONG GBAPE, if North Carolina, 2%. M. P. KING 5 de20 tf eee ty GBrAt REDUCTION If PRICES 7 ring, Lhave determin exince upon every description of Frenct aed 450 agpreatetas tennis £8 whee ae AT BOTHBOOK’S, 1H STEEBT, OPPOSITE PATENT OFFICE. Not wishing te carryover a heavy stock until jed to r my Prices American de 15-tjal - SEVENTH STRERT. ROTABOCK'S, Opposite Patent Office, Seventh street. seine 8 sory Gecccipticn ce, hephend: mate rhe Flowers, bene teie Bese | Opposite Patent Office, Ge 15-dtyan 1 o” Bovents street. § POTATO! iB Le poo by HW HAL, 354 708 street bee and Louisiana avenue. de23. BOBPTION LUXUBIES. ‘Just received, & large variety of articles se- seed rsa gs Ra Pyae de 2 Bove eeiee et om, et the Bxete Depot Gor, Vt. ave. at. POULTNBY & TRIM Ho, 200 West treet , Baltimore, m4: NDOOND EDITION, 4 O'CLOCK P. M. THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION, The reception at the Execativye Manson to- day was a most brilliant and elegant affiir. ‘The bails and parlors were crowded by dis- tinguished statesmen, army and navy herors, representatives of foreign nations, and bexutt- | iul ladies whose rich and elegant costames presented a scene of grandenr aad brilliancy. The President received in the Blue Parlor, which was decorated and perfumed by boquets of fragrant flowers. A tew minutes before eleven o'clock the | members of the Diplomatic Corps, in full court Costume, many of them accompanied by their ladies, arrived, and were sbown to the white parlor. Ateleven o'clock the President, | acccmpanied by his private secretary, Colone; Robert Johnson, Mrs. Senator Patterson, and Mrs, Stover, Colonel Moore, Volone? Long and Indy, Col. Rives and lady, and Col. Morrow: | made their appearance in the blue parlor, and the reception commenced. First came the mem- bers of the Diplomatic Uorps, among whom we ncticed Sir Frederick Bruce, the British Minister, accompanied by Frederick Antrobus sue J.Home Burnley, Esqs., the Secretaries cf Legation: Mr. Berthemy, the French Minis- ter, Senor Don Gabriel Garcia y Tassara, the Spanish Minister, and lady; Baron Von Ger- olt, the Prossian Minister, and iady; M. Wal. | gemar de Rodisco, Charge d ‘Affairs, Russia, and lady; Baron N.G. Wetterstedt, the Swe. dish Minister; Senor Ezequiel Gutierrez,Charge Affairs, Costa Rica; J. M. Vela, Secretary Legation, (Fuatemala; Senor F. S. Asta Bar- naga, Charge d Affairs, Chili, and lady and son, Senor Komero, the Mexican Minister- Gen. Eustorjio Salgar, Minister from the Un ted States of Colombia; D. Bran, Eaq., Haytian | A Secretary of Legation; M. Roest Von Limbarg, the Holland Minister; Mr. Cantagaili, Charge @ Affairs Italy, together with a large number of attaches of the various legations. Next came Secretsiy Stanton and lady, Secretary Browning and lady, Postmaster Generai Ran- dal!,and Attorney General Stanberry and lady. Following them came Chief Justice Chase, Associate Justices Wayne, Nelson, Greer, Clifford, Swayne, Miller, Davis, Feld, and D. W. Middleton, Esq., Clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States. Next came Asso. ciate Justices Fisher, Wylie aud Olin, of the District Supreme Court, who were followed by the members of the Levy Court, of this Dis. trict, in a body. Then came a number of Sena- torsavd Representatives, among whom were Senators Sherman, Johnson, Doolittle, Mor- ean and lady, Cowan and lady, Dixon, Stew- art and lady, McDougal, Williams; Represen- tatives Garfield and lady, Wentworth and lady, Niblack, Hill, of Ind., Trimble. and Maynara. Then Mayor Wallach and lady; First As- sistant Postmaster General Skinner; Assistant Seeretary of the Treasury Chandler: J.C. Cox, Esq., Chief Clerk Interior Department, and lady; W.S. Huntington, Esq.; Edgar Welles, Exq., Chiet Clerk Navy Department, and two sisters; Hon John Wilson, Third Audiior: and many other distinguished men and beautiful Indies. Next came the officers of the Navy and Marine Corps, in uniform, who ‘were pre- sented by Admi.ai Radford. Among them we poticed Admirals C. H. Davis, Stribling, and Smith: Commodores Jenkins, Harwood, and Smith; Colonei Zeilin, Majors Nicholson and Granam, of the Marine Corps. Then fol- lowed the officers of the Army, in uniform. headed by General Grant, who, with General Thomas, presented the officers to tne President, Among them were General Canby and staff, General Rucker, General Ekin. Generai Townsend, Surgeon General Barnes, Q uarter- master General Meigs, Paymaster General Brice, General Ricketts, General Delafield, and a large numer of officers of lower rank. The Presidentoccupied a position near the entrance to the blue parlor, with Marshal Goe ding and Deputy Marshal Phillips on his left, wbo presented the visitors. Mrs. Patter- son and Mrs. Stover occupied positions near the centre of the room, with B. B. French, Exq.. Commissioner of Public Buildings, on their lef!, who presented the visitors to them. Mrs. Rives and Mrs. Long occupied positions to the left of Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Stover. Mrs. Patterson was attired in an elegant black silk dress, with tight-fitting basque and } the surrounding material. LIST OF THE PARDONED. The list qf Senators, members of the Inte rebe! Corgr ss, officers of the U. S. Army and Navy who joined “be rebellion, Semators and mem- bers of the U.S. Congress who left their seats, and & number of Generais of the revel army, who bas been pardoned by the President, has been completed, ana will be sent to the House of Representatives in compliance with their resolution. The list contains 295 names, as follows: Alabama, °3, Arkansas, 29, District of Columbia, 25; Florida, 5; Georgia, 18, Kentucky, Ie: Louisiana, 21; Maryland. 3: Mississippi, 15; Missouri. * North Carolina, 17; South Caro- ; liwn, 21; Tennessee, 15; Texas, 13; Virginia, 8; and West Virginia, 9. This list does not con- tain the names of a large number who were Pardored under the $20,000 clause. The rec- ommendations on which they are pardoned accompany the list. +2008. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. BY U. 8, & EUROPEAN NEWS ASSOCIATION, —— ee FROM EUROPE Burning of Crystal Palace—The Aby- sipnia ( aptives—C uct Crisisin Greece Cretan Kefugees. rkey and Georgi: (Specials to New York Heratd.} Sypenaan, Dec. 30.—The Crystal Palace is now onfire. The confingration broke out at | two o'clock in the afternoon in the north wing, and was firet seen to issue from the section set apart for tropical*eontributions. The Egyp- tian and Nineveh conrtsof the Palace are now almost destroyed by the Hames. The northern towe, is lett etanding, bat the gas pipes and beating apparatus being broken. the flaming gns is escaping from its summit, fi ome of Embers of the burning wood are falling from the tower and seatiering over and around a gap of 100 feet in width, which bas been made by the inn arcbes and supports giving way. Sypexnam, Dec. 31.—The fire has been ex- he damage done to the building tents is estimated ata milion and a lars. 5. Dec. 31.—Letters dated Magrowah, sinpia, state thatthe English Consul Uam- eron, Mr. Rossum, and friends, known tor some years pastas the Abysinnian captives, who had just been released from a protracted imprisonment, have been again piaced in irons by the order of the Emperor Theodore. Trixstr, Dec. 30.—News trom Athens of the 24th was that there was a Cabinet cris the Ministers of Finance and Public Works ing tendered their resignation, and his Majesty besitating to receive them. The two officers imsisted that they should be accepted. Govy- ernment affairs are in a troubled and excited condition im Greece. Money very searce, and pay and pensions o: State officers are four months over due. News from Corfu to the | 26th received. Four British war vessels took in prov fs, Alter being fully fitted out én that port, nd sailed immediately for the coast of Can The insurrection in Thessaly, whieh iti Pposed is fomented from Greece, is progressing rapidiy. The imsargents have named a Greek Colonel named Velias their leader. Loxnox, December 31.—It is said that Ad- miral Goldsborough, of the American Navy, has asked permission of bis Government to transport the Cretan refugees in a war steamer. CONSTANTINOPLE, December 30 —In special dispatches forwarded from France, the Em- peror Napoleon confidentially and in a friend- ly spirit advises the Porte to yield all the de- mands for reform im Government affairs and redress of locai grievances made by the peopie ot Zeroia. The fieneh Emperor adds that the Turkish roler should try to pacify his subjects. Lhe recommendations of Napoleon are likely to baye considerable effect, for as if to add weight and cogency to his words, advices are received bere irom Candia apnouncing that the Cretan insurgents have been reimforeed by volunteers from abroad, and are making active preparations for another @ngagement with the Turkish troops. | By Steamer.} Havipax, Jan.1—The Royal Mail steam- hip Chins, trom Liverpool on Saturday, Dec. ia Queenstown 23d, arrived here at nine o'clock this morning. She has 41 passengers tor Boston and 11 tor this port. No turther Fenian arrests of ‘portance had occarred up to the China's de: arrare. The news by the China is generally antici- pated by the cabie telegrams. The total subscription in England to the fund forthe relief of the sufferers by the great fire at Quebec bad reached thirty thousand pounds, and it had been resolved to close the subscription lists. The Paris correspondent of the London Times, of Une 2d, says the Opposition of tne press to the army reorganization scheme was growing so decided, and [pay opinion was generally so ad verse, that it was ramored yes- terday it wor be withdraw: eee FROM BOSTON. Cheap Gas—Celebration ef Emancipation —Massachusetts Legislature, &c. Bostox, De. 31.—At a meeting of the Board ot Aldermen this afternoon, -he committee who have lopg had under consideration the sub- ject of gas, reported im favor of the Sppoint- s 20. white lace collar, the skirt and basque being | M€"t of commissioners to consider ihe expe- bandsomely embroidered in white. On her hair she wore a spray of white mignonette. Mre. Stover was also attired in a rich black silk, with tight-fitting basque and white lace collar, the skirt and basque being heavily em- broidered in violet and trimmed with black bugles. In her bair she wore a pure white Japonica. The ladies received the distinguished visit- ors in a courteous and graceful manner. large parlor was densely crowded, were the groupes about theroom wishing each othera happy New Year, and pausing a mo- ment to witness the elegance of the reception. The President looked very well, and re. ceived his visitors with ease and dignity, all of them cordially wishing him a happy New Year, and continued health and bappi- ness. and many | The Shaw Guara: giency of the city manufacturing its own gas. ‘The report was accepted, and the whole sub- Ject gces over to the new city government. The Lrening Commercial, formerly the Cour+ fer, Announces this evening that it Bas sus- pended publication. 1t has been a losing con- cern tor some years, although iormerly one of the leading papers of the city. ‘To-morrow will be celebrated as the anni- versary of emancipation day. There will be a meeting at Tremont Temple, at which Pred. Douglass. Gen. Butler, Phillips. Boutweil and George Thompson are advertised to speak. colored militia company, parade, and bold a levee at Fan- euiel Hall. The Legieinture assembled on Wednesday, but there is not the slightest interest oF excite- ment over the event. The old presiding of- ficers of beth Senate and House will be re- elected without opposes on Wednesday. The afternoon wil! occupied in listening to the annual sermon, and Gov. Bullock will not deliver his annual message until the latter The reception ot the Diplomatic Corps, | Part othe week. Judges and Officers terminated about twelve o'clock, and the cityzens received. Hundreds were Waiting to greet the President, and from the time the doors were opened until two o'clock a centinual stream of visitors were passing through. The Marine Band, under Pref. Scala, were seated in the centre hali, immediately to the jeit of the entrance, and during the reception performed many excellent pieces of music. The police arrangements, of Lieut. Hurley of the 4th precinct, were very well conducted, and excellent order prevailed. But one colored man visited the Executive Mansion, and he was taken by the band by the President and kindly received. RECEPTIONS TO-DAY. Among the dignitaries who received their friends to-day may be mentioned the follow- ing: at which time the gates were opened | with good sleigbing. It has been snowing here quite hard since noon. Snow now about three inches deep, FROM CANADA. Frightful Railroad Accidemt—Abscender Arrested, &c. Montreat, Dec. 31.—A collision occurred on Saturday night, between the express train from Kouse’s Point and a freight train arawn by two engines from the West. The trains ran into each other with frightful force, the engine of the express train running on tep of that of the ireight train, at once Milling the engine under the charge | driver, named Newboid. There was fire yesterday, of Kershaw & Edwards, A large quantity of machinery and tools were destroyed. The residence otf Hon. James Les- lie was burned last night. Lnent. Colonel Brown, late Depaty Assistant Adjutaui General of militia, who some time ago absconded with « large amecunt of money belonging to the militia department. arrived yesterday, in custody of the chief of police. The detectives have been seeking Brown for five months, over Great Britain and the conti- nent. and captured him at Hamburg, Prussia. at thesofa factory in Fortification lane. Postmaster General Randall, at his residence | He was committed for trial at the next Court on New York avenne, near 14th street, was | of visited between the hours of 12 and 4 o'clock» by a number — —— nations, army and navy officers, and others Searptary McOutlloch. residence on H street, near 17th street, with his accomplished lady, received a number of distinguished per- sons during the day. Secretary Stanton, as his residence on K st.. mear It ved between the hours of 12 and 3 0" and was visited by members of ueen’s Bench. ‘The channel on the other side of St. Helena Island is biocked up with ice. Appearances denote a speedy freezing up of the river. FROM NEW YORK. Queer Story about C. O. If. R. Steve The New Orleans Riot— the Secretary ef State. New York; January 1—The Tribune an- nounces that James Stevens wasin New York the diplomatic, army and navy officers; and | boarding in 13th street, under the assamed citizens. Secreta Browning, at his residence in | days ago, when he sudden) Georsetnes, bois 3 visited during the day by a; aan a umber of persons. Attorney General and Mrs. Stan! ceived at the Me therecipients of calis from many distinguished iB All of the above-named gentlemen enter. Tables were mame of Commodore Scott, until some few decamped., He mn paying S15 per week for bomrd and A ‘special New Orleans telegram tothe Her- jitan Hotel, and were | ald says thatGov. Wells ‘has submitted to the riot investigating committee all the cozrespond- chestetnere Dimself, Shoridan and Baird, and others, which, ae tained their visitors im a very elegant manner. | relieves Wells from responsibility for the spread mith egg-nogg and other good things of the Senator Dixon and his on New York avenue, near street, received their and were visited during eer, “accompany him. iriends, many members and Senators, members tBeldipiomatie corps, army Aud navy officers, General Grant and lady, at their. residence a ‘were man, aad oa, I sireet, v Dy many army navy officers, an . . Mi Blair, Wm.S. Han: se eget ae Roast ceived their friends. . NEVADA, : : The Commissioner of the Ge Land. Office has just received the of Wm. B Thornburgh, the newly. Surveyor. General of Nevada, whose office is at Virginia Station. 2 ri . a7 The Legislatures of Pésintyfvania, New York, and Delaware meet to-day. The Legis- ‘iatured of Maine, Massachusetts, 'au@ Mary, land, will meatte smorsow: | ia at theirresidence | South, with the guests refreshed | punishment of instigators of the riot. Ani telegram says that the gun- boat Don leaves to-day or to-morrow for ™~ board. Two clerks of the Stave Department Judge Magruder Indicted. «4g Battinore, Jan. 1.—Judge. Magrader, of Anmapolis, was brought before U.S. Comms- on an indictment prone! pap vi of ithe civil rights it ire! are two indictments the 5 refusing to re. nt answer the s. ‘term. fe 2,00 to before court at the spr: Business New fear's Dag Mors s is rey gempended ae mf ibe Stock Cae Tenant thos eotccs , Font Jet. 1. —Basiness is:ontivel consi pr * ad Attempt to Assa <j a Brigadier Gen- er RaLtiwong, Jan.1.—A private letter trom Rabtgh, N. ©, gives the particulars of an a: empt there on the (3th ult. to assassinare Brew Brig. Gen. Brady, of the Freedmen’s Barean, by & man Who op aiy proclaimed his intention in the drinking sajoons of the town, saying he bad come to bave his revenge for treatment be received during bis imprisonment on « charge of being & Spy, alleging that che parties to whom he altuded bad treated him badly while & provos{ marshal. fhe man called & the private residence of | Gen Brady, and as be entered nis room, turned | the key and seized Brady by the throat, drew a Pistol and avowed his purpose to murder him A fearful struggie then epsaed Brady catl- ing for heip, but bis cries were anbeard. Final- ly the assassin said be perceived Brady was a Masob, and promised his intended victim if he | relensed his band in which he held the pistol be would make no farther attempt on bis life | At this moment the pistol dropped on the floor, | and the map availing himself of the exhaus- ‘ion of Brady, unlocked the door and es. ; caped. The civil authorities of Raieigh, :t 1s said, refosed to take action im the matter. The | man escaped ! Finances id Schoo . Lovis. Dec. 31 psas special despa: of Kansas ‘The Democrat's Jopeka ich says the State officers apnual reports are in the bauds of the printer The total of outstanding Sune bonds are 864, (¢: outstanding State territorial and military warrants, $56.00. The assets of the State con- | Bet of tax levied and ollected, S3F2,000, and claims against the Federal Government tor | equipping troops, &c., which ts sufficient to | cancel all indebtedness aud leave a surplus in the treasury of tbe State. The superintendent of common schools re- ports 5$,720 chijdren between the ages of 5 ana 2lyeurs in the State. The value of schoot houtes is $319,000. The school tax amounts to $192,000. There are twelve academies and uni- versiles and eighty-three schools Frightful Expi of an Vil Re New Haven, 1—An expios Cowles & Leet’s coal oil retinery. om this city, to-day resulted in the dertraction of the works by fire and the death of Frederick Thompson, Aesistanl superintendent of the works, whe into the street ip front of the works. He was instantly killed. The iron cover of one of the large oil tanks War blown a distance of :00 tewt Loss 810) to $3,009 Insured. New Years im Baltimore Bavtimore, Jan. t.—The Corn Exchange. Stock Board, and public offices are ciosed t day. There is a general suspension of busi- ness. The business ehanges at the opening of the New Yenr are very numerous, the past year Proved very disastrous to mauy new the Ol Region Parrotia, C. W., Dec. 51 —The hotel kept by James Symington, on the Wyoming and Of Spring road, was ‘destroved by tire last night. A child belonging to the famuy was burned to death. LOCAL NEWS. New YBaR s Calis in THE Orry.—A large number of the friends of Mayor Wallach waited upon bim at the Council Chamber, U:ty Hail. Among others were many vf the oldest citizens of Washington. and a number of dis- tinguished officers, Government officials, &c. | Mr. John A. Smith, former clerk of the | court, reeeived the congratalations of numer- | ous friends at his residence on U street. George Savage, Esq., received the visits of many triends at bis residence, on K street, this afternoon, many of the temperance peo- ple culling to pay their respects. The city tmaster, Sayles J. Bowen, Esq . Wa~ waited upon thts afternoon by the attaches | of the post offiee, the members of the Levy Court, and otbers,all of whom were hand- somely entertained ou temperance principles. J.©. McGuire received bis friends im his vsual hospitable manuer, at his residence on E street Jos. H. Bradley, Esq., was- visited at tis residence by numbers of warm friends, whe ‘were received in genial style by the esteemed bead of the Washington var. Samuel Norment. Esq., received his frieuds ip handsome styie, at his residence on Missouri: avenue. Mr. Olephane, the Collector of Internal Revenue, and Mr. Forsyth, the City Surveyor, cid not keep open houses to-day, the former on account of a Tecent family bereavement, and the jatter om account of iliness his family Chiet Justice Chase received his friends at the corner of 6th and E streets this afternoon Among others cajling were the associate jus tices of the Supreme Court, tne staff of Gen Grant, Generais Augur, Dennison, Rucker. and others. Mr. and Mrs. Senator Sprague are spending their New Year at Proviaeace, Rhode Island. Hon. lr2ac Newton, Commissioner of Agri- lure, was waited upon in the course of the y by the clerks of his Departmentand many frienos, who were handsomely entertained. Chiet Justice Casey and Judge Peck, of the Court of Claims, were the es were) of the hearty congratulations of their fr! 7 The Phi Chi Association received the mem- bers of various other Associations, and their friends generally, attheir room. N 0. 23 Intell- gencer Buildin here they bad a fine colia- ‘on spread out, with a plentiful supply of drinkables. J.B. Hutchinson. Esq., A. A Hosmer, : Franklin Philp. Esq.. and many of o rst ciuzens. kept open houses during the day, and ‘Were visited by numbers of friends. Joost TKN BS Police ARRANGEMENTS POR THE Day.- This morning at 9 o'clock men of the Metropolitan Police force assembled at the 7th precinct station, City Hall, in fall aniform, in obedience to the order of Major Richards, Su- ‘intendent, for services at the tions irty men, under Lient. Hariey, of 4th. precinct, were detailed for duty at the Exeou- tive Mansion, and the remainder were. de- tailed as required for service at the residences. of the Secretaries and o hers, where it was ex- pected they would be required. The new uai- form of the force is very handsome, and on parnde the force looks well, being drilled to. march ss a military organization. —— oe Watch Murrincs—Last night being the closing bight of the old year, some of the Methodist congregations held “watch nignt services.” Atsome of the churches there were large congregations, and the services were joeed at 12 o'clock, the congregations singing ovenant bymn the new year came ta These meetings were held in nearly all the colored churches, Afiaizs in - Tre New Ykan.—t ity with anold custom. the offices of the Government and many ofour banks and places of business have been closed, in order to afford opportuai- Ues for [riendlyjvisits and greetings. ConceRT AND Exuinition.—The delightfal concert and exhibition ef the Dumbarton street (M. E.) Sabbath School, which was so suc- cessful on the 27th ult., will be repeated this evening. Granp Larcreny — Yesterday, officer Sher- wood arrested Wm. Grinnell, a boatman, upon ) a charge of stealing several bags of oats from the canal boat Little Bob. Oxpt. John G. Fiem- ing. The property was not recovered, but he was cangbt in the act of carrying off ather oats from the same boat. Justice Bucwey sent him to jail for court. locke HaRvEsT.—The ice cutters sre making as much as possible of the ice Upon the ponds and creeks in this vicinity, present indications not being very Tavorabie to its cont uance. From some of the ponds ice five in- ches thick has been ‘baton the creeks itas not generally so thick ¥ W. L. WALL & Anettoncer, ; | BYt. cormer wpe AE Se Svoube and 9th st. OUT SALE O: LAND VALU- ind fo be sold without ommencing at Pee aieyis cheat worms os" , a partainer eee EER Goods remain Tyee Peet rn WALL B00. koe. wus blown into the air forty or fifty teet, and-