Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1867, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. | The Largest Circulation in the District ee W. D. WALLACH, Editer aud Preprieter. = WASHINGTON OITY: THURSDAY..... «+-. JANUARY 10, 1867. ®7 BEADING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- ~GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. TO ADVERTISERS. The following is the official showing of the Circulation of the daily papers of this ity competing for the Government advertising Under the recent act of Congress @irecting such Sdvertising to be made in the two dally news- Papers of Washington haying the larges ‘ e@ircuiation : EveEnine Star. 7,716 copies per day, Chronicle 50g « Intetli, 3.552 « The etarns of advertising by the city papers for the quarter ending September 30, 1966, as t@kep from the books of the Internal Revenue Office, are as follows: Evenine Stak. Intelligencer Chromicle THE RECEPTIOAS. ——_.—_—_. The White House. ‘The Iadies of the Execntive Mansion, Mrs. Stover and Dirs. Patterson, at home every Blonday. commencing on the 14th instant. ‘The President will hold three levees, the first on the 17th instant, the second on the 7th of February, and the third on the 22d of Feb- Fusry, on each occasion between the hours of Sand il p.m. The Cabinet. The Iadies of the family of Hon. 0. H. Browning, Secretary of the Interior. will receive their friends ou Wednesdays, at the residence of the Secretary, on the east side og Montgomery street, Georgetown Heights.” The ladies of Secretary McUaulloch’s family Will receive as usaal on Wednesdays. Resi, | dence #6 H street, between Connectucut ave- nue and [7th street. Speaker Colfax. Speaker Colfax's public receptions will commence on Thursday evening, the 10th apst., and continue every Thursday evening during the session of Congress, from 8% toll | o'clock. - The receptions of Mrs. and Miss Matthews, the Speaker's mother and sister, for ladies and gentlemen accompanying them, com- mence on Wednesday, the ith inst., anid con- tinue every Wedhesday afternoon thereafter trom | to 4 o’clock. General Grant's receptions will be held by General Grant and Iady on Wednesdays, the 9th and 234 instant and 6th proximo, in the evening. At nome every Saturday from 2 to 5 p. m. Se Se SE ee | CITIZENSHIP IN MARYLAND. There bas been introduced imto the Mary- Isud Legislature a bill «to restore to rights of citizenship certain citizens of the State ;” | the object being to get rid @Bthat clause of the | Btate constitution which prohibits persons who teok an active part in the rebellion frem par- ticipating in the government of Maryland, but itis not certain that the requisite two-thirds vote can be obtained im its favor. If it passes there we may expect to see other sweeping changes, as one of the Senators from Baltimore has already introduced a bill calling a conyen- tion to reform the entire constitution of the State, which it will be remembered was adopted as a measure of safety by the loyal men of Maryland durmg the war. That a constitution adopted in a time of conffict and anger, may contain provisions unsuited for a time of peace, is probable; but we presame the reforms contemplated will be considered Mainly wub a view to ensure and perpetuate as tar as possibile the ascendency of the Polit- ical party which now controts the State. The proposed enfranchisement bill referred to above does not, it is stated, meet the ungual- ified approval of many of the dominant party, because, whil@abolishing what has been called “the from-ciad oath,” it still provides a test- Under its operation, when passed, ali those who baye been denied access to the ballot- boxes becanse they had opposed or protested against the policy and action of the Federa! | Government during the past five years, will be rebabilitated as citizens upon taking an oath to bear «true and faithful allegiance to the United States, and Support the constitation and laws thereof as the supreme law ef the land,” and to demean themselves as «loyai” citizens. Public officers are required by the Dill to take an additions! oath, which contains, among others, the following clause:—“And 1 do further awear (or affirm) that I will, to the best of my abuity, protect and defend the ‘Union of the United States, and not allow the same to be broken up or dissolved, or the Goyernment thereof tw be destroyed under Spy circumstances, if in my power to prevent | pink silk, double skirt and trair, trimmed with | Velvet. lace spencer, trimmed with narrow ' wr ALb WHOM IT MAY COMOEBN. it, and that Lt will at all times discountenance | amd oppose any political combinations having for their object such dissojution or destrac- ton.” ‘These test oaths are objected to because (in the language of the Baltimore Gazetic) “test oaths never yet did any good,” and neither of the two embodied in the bili “will secare any msn’s silegiance to the United States or | prevent bim from ever doing what he ogher. ‘Wise might do, nor is the Federal Constitu- ton one whit strengthened by the administra. tion of these oaths to every mau, womsn and childin Maryland.’ There is certainly some Jorce in these objections, as wehave had ex. perience heretofore im the disregard paid to such obligations by many who have not hesi- tated wo violate their most solemn obligations. A BAD STATE OF APPAIRS IN TEXAS. Communications have heen received at the Freedmen's Bureau trom Austia, Texas, cali- | —°* yg Sttention to the wronrs and outrages to- ‘wards freedmen in the northeastern counties of Texas, stating they are now more oppressed and brutsily treated than in the days of slavery. The iash 1s more cruelly adminis. tered than it ever was, and treedmen whe have cultivated land and ratsed crops, have had all taken from them. Oatrages, from cold blooded murders down, bave occurred, and there is no one to whom they can a for redress. A memper of the of Red River nd Ju: ‘was to say, dure nat in- qiet criminals know! earn ashaving been guilty; an old citizen vey Rot be per- mit to lrve there a known to day he take any to rétiress these wrongs.” Also, ‘anication from Austin, Texas, reporting the murder of two freedmen; one besr Austin, and the other at » Homeby’s Bend,” by white men. Anorher case is re- ported at Prairte les, where a freedman was cruelly whipped for addressing a young man as Tom instead of Master Thomas. Another Was shot for refusing to give his bettle of Whisky to two white mes. The ¢ivil officers ‘Will not take any steps to bring the offenders to justice. Another was cruelly whipped for against a Beving bromgbht a spit for White man. in Panola county the: eng ot five or six white men who live by Tovbing freedmen. The people are afraid of them, and the civil authorities are powerless because witnesses are afraid to testify against them. These cases are reported by mea Who are known to be truthful and reliable. a7 The New York Tribune says: “Oar Har. risburg dispatches (a dicate the eléction of the Hon. Simon Cameron to the Ynited States Senste It is said fo be probable that he will have acopsiderable majority on the first ballot.” J § says, sententionsly, the following: “In this country, the shortest political road is that which lead: from a eae toami- mority. Our party will take this road when yaeb! jy begins impeachment.” * —$___ A 7 General Butler has commenced @ lide suit aginst thé notorious Brick Pcmeroy, of —— Deane Lom trated te sed IuPRACHMERT —The New York THbihe of | en Mectar of heai , oy La Crosse, Wisconsin. He claims one bandred | thousand dollars damages, 87 According to New York Gispateties Hon. Roscoe Conkling has the best prospect fer tre Senatorsbip. vigh ‘ _ with yalentia ‘lace her hair being adorned THE RECEPTION AT GENERAL GRANT'S: ‘The reception ofGeneral and Mrs. Grant, las* evening, WAs & most brilliant and recherche af. fair. The spacious and magnificent parlors of the General were thronged by the beauty ani elite of the Metropolis, and distan* parts of the country. The } were dec. orated and perfumed by boquet® of flagrant flowers, and by ten o'clock the wagons of brilliance and beauty, there Being at five or six hundred persons present The i erai and bis accomplished lady Tecetved their guests most cordially. Mrs. Grant was beautifally attired in plain green silk, cut with low neck. Over her shoul- ders she Wore a rich bIACK Iace—cape, and’ a handsome biack lace sash hung from her lef, Sidey her bair was crimped and dressed ‘very piathly “Te Genéral was attired in umifotm, Among the many distinguished persons we noticed Secretary Stanton, and niece; Senator Doolittle, and daughter; Senator Sherman, and his niece, Miss Mary Sn. @ Miles, and Mrs. Ricketts, ad many others. Of the Diplomatic OT Re: ere were Sever F. S. Asta Burnaga, and lady; Senor Sarmiento, Mr. Howard, of the Hritish Legation, and Mr. Ber- rington, the private Secretary of Sir Frederick Bruce; Senor Barreda and Senor Gutierrez: Mayor Wallach, and lady; B. B, Freneh, Esq.: Marshal Gooding, and lad, ; Colonel Ward H. Lamon, and lady: Assistant Secretary Ukand- ler. W. 5S. Huntington, Esq; Hon G, W. Me- LeNan, 2d Assistant Postmaster General; Gov- ernct Goodwin, of Arizona, and wife, &c., &c. The dreeses of the ladies were rich and ele- gent. Senora Asta Buruaga, the wife of the Chilian Minister, was attired in a magnifi- cent blue silk, with 27 flounces, trimmed with blue ribbon. Miss De Sales, of New Mexico, wi a crimson silk, trimmed with white iace, and white lilies in her hair. Mrs. <enator Morgan wore a lavender colored silk, trimmed with honiton lace. Miss Varroll wore agreen silk, with train. double skirt, trimmed with swans down; hair braided and dressed ‘with white japonica. Mrs. Stephens worea rich black silk, trimmed with black yelyet. Mrs. Gov. Goodwin wore a white satin skirt and train, a tight-fitting green silk basque, with lace cer. Mrs. Mayor Wallach wore a white dress and lace shawl. Mrs. Geo. Parker also wore a white silk dress, trimmed with straw color satin, diamond ear-rings and hair trimmed with flowers. Mrs. Senator Stewart wore a white moire antique under kirt, with train, pink silk basque, trimmed ‘with white lace. tiae colored silk. Miss McCorkle wore a swansdown Mrs. McLellan looked beautiful in a white satin skirt, trimmed with crimson red velvet. Miss Kelsey wore a green silk, trimméd with white lace. Miss Jobnson, of | Philadelphia, wore a white silk skirt, with train, crimson basque, trimmed with white, bair braided and adorned with mignonette The dining room bad been cleared ofall fur- niture, and soon after the arrival of the guests the sounds of music gave notice that the dancing had commenced; during the e ning the room was crowded, and this favorite amusement was kept up untii a late hour. The reception was one of the most fashion- adie and b ant affairs ever held in this city. TION, SiR KNIGHT! 1a UUMMANDERT: ao. & —An a ed Assembly ot eaid Ci held at thetr Asylum. TO-MORROW Tides NING, January »at7 o'clock. Str Knigh will take due notice, and ti selves’ ec. govern thémecives ac- cordingly, B: . Ten: BY ortek t. LONGLEY, Recorder. \em WOOD FOR THE POOR. Maror’ 5 OTC. see tories. of the several Wards. baverses foo (a ve sine ity Counctis to distribute the ‘Wood. os 1 Drury, Esq. Pennsylvania ween 2ist and street. ot Ward—E H . os me ~~ a Bea D Treet, between 36 Ward—W. Taempeon, Boq-, Sth street, be- L. Gt * f ie nue, between stb asd Cth sevonte. Seep Te} Sth Ward—B. W. Fi ‘WaAsuixsTo: Applicants a yes y fol H Eeq., corner ist a es Cull, Beq., K street, between 7th Ward—F. 4. Boswell, street, Vitgiais vente, = mets 6 Reet 500-38 BICHARD WALLAOH, Mayor. Miva nd getup af tae SOUR ea Re 5 : MING. Jenuars loth, ot 73 o'clock. Been ber is respectfully jageted attend i "wu. punon, ot dla Free ri BMBON, oot, N SNON SS Pr SRUaRe A eee Pa Uentenary Love Feast at 3 p.m. yan Jade uabcae Beanie: sh Siaig Hom: Boustor WILLY and Hon Gipak HOTIO ievengsy: "OLVea thet Lleseee given to of Dost expired on January 1, 1887, and that Noenses Reisen Masi woes F FP TH UTCAL Fi In- ee oaks Ree slelection for seven manerore UNDAY, January ii, batons v JOREPH SRATEIERD, LADIE® rom eae ‘& DINIW Sitoox. ¢ Pons. Ave, bet. 13th and 18th ats. ae ioe Minna Punch, Boned Far: eters, Honed Turkey in JOSBPA HK SHAFPIELD. BSTABLIGHED 1863. Eee Eas fh PABIS KID GLOVE DEPOT. ts) COURVOISIER'S, ALEXANDER, ‘We have Just received from the Agents fall supply of the “COURVOISIRE'B” and “ALEX. ANDBB'S” colebrated KID GLOVES, in White, Light, Dark, Moun opd Black. aLso, Some entirely NEW COLORS just fmported. Price $2 per pair or $23 por dozen. PARIS KID GLOVES, S good article, ot @1.25 and @1:50 por pair, ail sizes and colors. Fine UNDBESSED KID GLOVES, $1.26 por palr. Fine CLOTH GLOVES in grést variety. 508. J. MAY &GO., 308 Ponneyivenfs avenué, ie 10-2tif Ddetweon 9th and 10th sts, ee EZSSI8L’s VIRGINIA HAIR RRSTORSR. reparstt soe ew irs. General Hardie were! TELEGRAPHIC’ NEWS. BY U. 8. & EUROPEAN NEWS ASSOCIATION. \FRO EUROPE. The Reform Me The French = = m Army. 3 rn tie Uabdle.] Lonpow, Jaw. 9—Evening.—It is reportett well fat at the British Min have deciged Upon resigning in case too grent @ pressure re eer cbon them ane. f sof tite: Movement. It is « tnat they bave indicated a desire to grant eon- siderable concessions, bi posed to the extreme Measures advocated the reform leaders. « Pants, Jan. 9—Evening.—A thar one branch of the Govern: - put _the Pr org ri ard of the ‘rench a ~ At is tho wu conse- qeence of the opposition dant ted to the aneasure, both by pe. ‘people and several lead. ing statesmen, the Emperor will not favor ite presentation by is War Minister to the ts current nt has decided Corps Legisiaut. UNICH, Jan. 9—Evéening—The Bavarian ‘Chambers Qssented to the proposed organization of the Bavarian army upon the fame basic As the Prussian army. Loinon, Jan. 10.—Five:twenties, 72%. Rae een naan errata, New York Iténisi f New York, Jan. 20.—Severat large seizures of whiskey were made in Brooklyn this week. Inthe basement of No. 63; Water. 600 warreis were found improperiy. branded. Fify for barrels were seized in the distillery of Fegarty and Eyrne, in Richard street, and Siehs bartels io the pete of James Regan, on tic street. An al APs to bribe the deputy collector proved a ure, eorge Wagner, who was tried in October 1865 for the murder of his wife in July of the fame T, was yesterday sentenced tr be nenyeeon the Ist of March rext. Filty-four keepers ot policy shops were ar- res! yesterday. and held to appear for trial on a charge of violation of the State law. A man named McCormick bas been arrested for attempting to draw a forged check for $6,900 on tbe Fourth National Bank, purport- ang to be signed by Jay Cooke & Co. and com- mitted for trial. The police are searching for tbe author of the forgery, It is understood that the constitutionality of the New York Excise Law will be tested in the United States Supreme Court. A ‘telegram from Albany says that in the Senatorial contest, the Roe? of Roscoe Conkling are decidedly the best. The jury in the United States District Court, yesterday, found @ verdict for the Govern. ment in a suit to recover from the late collec- tor ha certain duties allegedto have been illegally levied on delaines goods imported. This was a test case, and involves nearly a million of doljars. A New Orleans telegram statesthat General Castelman and Maximillian haye come tea secret understanding which doesnot unfavor- ably affect the formal restorationof Juarez to the Presidency by the middle of next month. The revenue catter McCulloch, at New Or- leans, has been ordered to leaye for Havana, on Friday, to await sealed orders. Her mission is thought to be connected with the mysterious mission of Assistant Secretary Seward. cour er ere is Sart from Missouri—Governor’s Message. Sr. Louis, Jan. %—The Democrct’s Topeka special, quoting from Gov. Urawford’s mes- S+ge, says that the hafvests have been bounti- fu.; every branch of industry successful; me- chanics and laborers have received good ‘wages; employers bave been compelled to seek lavorers, instead of labor seeking employment; capital in.every branch of business has yielaed h«ndsame profits; many towns and eities have nenrly doubled their population and wealth during the year; and the State is rapidly filling up with intelligent, calerprising farmers. The opulation of the State has increased about 1,000, and 40 og cent. has been added to the nstional wealth. In reviewing the political situationthe Gov- ernor says that the attempt to force onto Con- gress the Representatives trom the seceded States is an usurpation only equalled by tae conduct of the leaders of the rebellion, and that the President has failed to meet the ex- pectations of the loyal people of the nation. From Congress to the people the — was answered by every loyal State, wi over- whelming majorities condemning his course, and any other official of a@ republican Gov- ernment would have yielded to the majority And acknowledged its authority, but {rem his phe message no such acquiescence is man- ifested. From the Pacific Coast. San Feancisco, Jan. 9—The Board of Di- Teetors of the Pacific Insurance Company no- <= the stockholders that the Capital stock Will be increased trom $750.00 to $1,000,000. The Company have declared a dividend of six pes cent. for the last quarter. ‘The Yellow Jacket Mining Company have declared a dividend of fifty doliars,carrying to soarplus €39,000. Gov. Biaisden and Lieut. Gov. Stingeriand, Were inamgurated at Cassen, Nevada, yester- day, with the usual ceremonies. large meeting was held at Victoria yester- day, which resolved to pet: for the remov- al of the Volonia! Govern to that place. A new coal mine ts reported to have been discovered twenty miles above Victoria. The government has issued proposals for the establishment of steam communication tri- monthly between New Western Victoria, Es- quimaait and San Francisco. es Railroad War in the Illinois Legi CuIcaco, Jan, 10.—The war on the ture to control the railroad corporationa in the State by direct legislation on the subject of passengersand freight, to secure the private citizens of this Stace from inordinate ang ex- tortionate demands, and. ts the aove! - ty of the people of the ite on all persons, natural er artificial, within its limits for the ;®eneral good, and that such ¢ommittee have power to send for persons and , papers, and to compel en barged under oath; and the said committee be farther instructed to report to the House at the earliest possible period, by bill or otherwise. Proposed Amendment ef the Missouri State ane * Constitution. ‘ 1 Sr. she Jan. 9.—A bill was introduced into e lay to amend the State Constitution by ping tee test ofth as ap- plisdito of the Gospel, teachers and lawyers. * Also, striking out the word white. It was read, ge and reterred to the Commit- tee on Constitutional Amendments. A concurrent regolution was adopted in- structing the questing the use of Kepre- sentatives to the repeal of the law appro- pratiog money tor the payment.of sigves en- ed in the United States service, ‘n the House the lations providing for the amendments to the Constitation, the same as those proposed in the Senate, were ta. ee, fe xe ip falas Prisoners. ‘ORORTO, O. W., Jan, 9.—McMahon, Lynch, and five other Fenian prisoners, sentenced 10 death at the late Assizes, have had their sen. tences, commuted to twenty years’ imprison. Ment in the provincial itentiary. The orders. were received by the 1 aathorities here this moroh se neral Cock. ‘train 8 10.0" to-n) for ies nena \ Fr, 0, The trials of thirty¥two. panna pris. onera will commence to. . The same counsel as on the previous tr: on Pehslfos the Crown. Mr. a, the Amer- defend the prisoners. hate | essai hei LORS Indiana Democratic State Committee. InpiauaPouis, Jan. 9.—The Democratic ‘State Ventral ‘Committee held a meeting here yesterday, and-adopted the ‘wing asa ba- sis of until elt turns'up : They ived—Firet: That Tenew their Gavption to the cardinal rinciples of theGov- ernment. Second. That endorse tha veto of the suffrage bill. Third Ther the press nt a it was still, the mission of the Democratic ty ‘onmata tain the integrity of the Constitution; . ——— The C: d House rhe Cresby opens cone Art Association cere to Washington Star. . 8, 1387 te Hilinels I. SPRINGFIELD, ILv., Jan. 9.—Tae Republican ,members the et in. Caucus dst ev. and ved to jone jon ‘of the Uni d Sesstion, ‘tu : the 13th inst., by @ Vote of 47’ to are decided! me :ing immediate \Gommities: providing oat ne troubles of the country were the work of the |, try work of ait OND: EDITION, O’CLOCK P. M, GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. : W asummoton, 10, 1987. Jay Cooke & Uo furnish the ve Twenties. 1864. Ws US. Five Twenties, 1865. 16x U.S. Five Twenties, Jan&J’y, U. 8. Ten Fo. & Sever Thi U.S. beven Thi a) A we Twenties, 1962, 106x; Five Twenties, 1964, 105, Five Twencin, 1865, 1054; Five Twenties, January aad July, Seas, 106%; Ten Fortion S0x, Sette Uh: ge 108%; do. June, 108%; do. July, 108%; Gold, 132%. FINANCIAL. Lewis Johnson & Oo., quote Stocks and Bonds in home and foréigii markets aa follows: New nay Jan.10.—igt Boatd—v. S. reg- istered. iy 20 90%; Quicksil Mariposa, 1334: New ¥are Central, Reading, 144; Michigan Oentral tong: Mice igan Southern, 79%: Iilinola Osarrae® = Cleveland and Pittsburg, 89; 102; Obicago and Alton, 109%, Alton and = re Haute, 40; Toledo and Wanash, 424: W.U. Telegraph, 45% ; Boston Water Power, 29%; Pa- ciffe Mail, 166; Atlantic Mail, 105. American gold, 2.30 p 133 BOSH | The story sent out throngh the country per telegram, to the effect that «matters of a seri- ous and grave natdre“are now under consid- eration at the War Department and in mili- tary circles in view of disturbances likely to grow out of the impeachment of the Presiden; by Congress,” is all bosh, as is the telegram in tbe same connection that “troops are now be- ing transported to different points, to what destination 1s a mystery.” There is no mys- tery about it whateyer, the only movement of troops having the slightest significance is that of some regiments sent westward in conse- quence of the Indian outbreaks. THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Virginia and Kentucky having rejected the constitutional amendment, Maryland and Del- aware will no doubt ‘follow suit; and the amendment will not be ratified unless it is de- cided that three-fourths of the States repre- sented in Congress have the power to adop; it. Weao not question the right of southern legislatars to vote upon this and other meas_ ures as they set fit, but if they are not disposed to make some sacrifices in order to be restored to the rights which they forfeited, they must make up their minds to take the consequences psi Rt ita THE TARIFF. The Senate Finance Commit ee will proba- bly not report their tariff bill before Monday next. It is understood that it will embrace some features of the House bill of last ses- ston, but will be founded mainly upon the Wells’ tariff bill. a CLERKS’ COMPENSATION. There was a large attendance in the House galleries to-day of departmental clerks, in anticipation of the clerks’ additional compen- sation bill being brought up for consideratien. PS ew eid ledind DISPOSAL OF PUBLIC LANBS. Returns receiyed at the General Land Office show that 15,520 Acres of the public lands were disposed of during the month of December Jaat, at the following local offices: Topeka, Kansas, 7,214 acres; Saint Peter, Minnesota, 3,501 acres; Sioux city, Lowa, 2,605 acres. The greater porte of the land was taken for ac- tual settlement and cultivation under the homestead law. RECEPTION TO-NIGHT. The first public reception by Speaker Col- fax will take place this evening, from halt- past=tollp.m., gt his residence, No. 83 street. THE OPERA—Miss Amelia M. Hauck was cbarming as Amina,” in “La Sonnambula,” at the National Theater, last evening, and the {Tesbness and purity of her voice in the beau- titul and touchigg music of the part, ana her unconstrained ad natural acting created quite a senation among musical critics, and ebeited the enthusiastic applause of the small but appreciali ve audience present, who were Rot so well satisfied with the singing of Signor Baragli. Antonnuchi was excellent as “Qount Rodolphe.” The substitution of another “Lisa” for Miss Stockton, detracted somewhat from the pleasere of the performance. To- night we have Miss Keliogg as “Zerlina,” with Koncont as the « English Mitord,” in’ “Fra Diayoli.” PRRcONAL.—Ex-Poetmaster General Deani- Son arrived in the city this morning. ----Post- master General Randall and Iady arrived here last evening. ----Hon. Mr. Darling, of New York, has been called home by the iliness of a daughter. Tux FRexce Ministsr, Mr. Berthemy, dined with Mr. Sumner yesterday. INTERNAL REVENUE.—The receipts from this source to-day Were $610,039.37. GONGRESSION AL. THURsDaY, JANUARY 10. Mr. Wade presented a ion , ee of Onio, asking the ° of ise tariff bill. Referred to the itte on Finance. Mr. Sbermag presented = similar petition, with same Cy . Mr, Lane p: ited a petition of cigar map- ufacta! asking 8 reduction of tax on le Re the Uommuittee on Finance. ve te harbor improvements. Reterred to the Committee on Vommerce. Mr, Hendricks ‘ted a petition asking that Ge daoty on be fixed at 30 cents. Referred to the Commities on Finance. faves at te tac il pated Uae ates ‘Vor 0} Ouse al last session. Referred to the % tee on: Fipance. jumner Rrosented & petition from citi- gens of Lancaster county, bs: ween a) legislation vent an: tinction being made in the District of ‘Gala bia, the Territories, and the ten unrecon- structed States ‘accqunt of 1) Face, or color, pre- ceding Congress shall be titled to mileage in going to or from the additidhal session, provi- ded by the bil, waz, aftersome Hi ska would like to know the neces- i a ‘of the bill, whether it was fot country or for objects. It was due to the country it reasons shou 4 try Poland clined to Tas eager a ry See Succctyacmurs Seecte aye atter a ‘poster of tee dept te succeed to'the Presidency, vi cated by: or otherwise. Under theex- isting law the 40th ere would be no ficial term After 4 My Hovss.—Mr. Upeon (Mich.) introduced a Tesolution requesting the Committee on Com- merce to ingu re into the expediency of ma- ky ri for the repair and com- St. Joseph, on Lake © army and navy of the inte war, and Q their commands or ts AS prisoners of war, or ‘eagbiea by ‘Wounds, or who were on detailed or service, shall, upon their muster out, receive full pay and allowances up to the date of their muster out or rerneeg ra a to allow them the usual commu 2 trav. and tation’, ahd (6 alloW them pay forthe time they were subject to military authority, and thereby deprived of entering iato any a ployment Ages, to, euocd ints Jurthesnrvice upon tne Bom eer the “har, Cooper (Tea ) presented credentials of Tr. s. nm 1s 0! Hoa, Thos. J. Foster ina Hon. A.M. Branch, who cate #9, ‘we Representatives vely from the Sixth Alabama district and the Third Texas district. Reterred to Committee on Elections. Mr. Alley (Mags.) from the Post (fice Vom- Mittee, ® bill authorizing the Post- master oe to pay to route agents of the Post Office partment a salary of not less a #900 or more than $1,200 per anoum. assed. Mr. Alley, from the same committee, re- orted ® bill declaring the’ bridge across the Riteromgps fiver, from New Albany, Lil. to Clinton “Lowa, a post route. Mr. Washburne (Ill.) opposed the bill, on the ground that it obstructed navigation, and was detrimental to commercial interests. Mr. Scofield (Pa.) advocated the bill, as it was o to open communication with the great terminus west of the Missi 4. Dr, Alley advocated the bill st length, and demanded the previous question, which was secovded. Mr. Alley rose to elose debate, and yielded a portion of his time to Mr. Farquhar, (Ind ,) who advocated the report of the committee, and expressed surprise at the objection of Mr. Washburne, of 11). The committee had cai fully examined the subject, and were sat: | the bridge did notin any particular obstruct the navigation of the Mississippi river. The bridge bad been standing for over two years, and yet no vessel was ever obstructed by it. Mr. Wasbbarne (Ill.) characterized sach legislation as this a» outrageous and in favor ot opolies. He reiterated his assertion that inetihaze was an obstruction; and those who ‘said it was not, were merely interested wit- nesses. He had no doubt the gentleman from Meseheowis ies Alley) a from New Y: Mr. Davis), who so’ pe ently advocated the bfll, had ae interest in it Mr. Alley denied having any pecuniary in- terest in it. Mr. Washburne, im eontinuation, said the bridge had injured the commerce of the North- West to the amount of over half a million of dollars. Mr. Farqubar further advocated the bill. . LOCAL NEWS. Seeoris Pees DIFFICULTY AT THRE SKATING PARK.—Tues- day afternoon, Mr. Alex. Adamson. one of the Stockholdere of the skating park, went to the park witb his children, and took the.n upon the ice with asied. The rule of the park for- bids the carrying of sleds’ upon the ice, bat Mr. A. claimed that he had writven permission to carry the sled upon the eastern part of the pond, where he was going. The mapagers or- dered bim off. and he refused to go, and they undertook to put him off, when a it ensued, in which several engaged. Mr. A. was ar_ rested and taken before Justice Drury, and Yuled the case before Justice Morseil, in the Second Ward, for trial this morning At eleven o'clock. Atthe hour appointed, the witnesses not being present, Justice Morsell dismissed the case agninst Mr. A., but held him to bail fer yong Mr. A. then had warrants issued for Wm. A. Gray. W.H. Clagett, M. W. Par- ker, and Capt. Rodgers, for assault aud bat- tery. These cases are ruled for to-morrow at nine o’clock, at the central guardhouse, where the whole case will be investigated. —_o———_ A Disoracervt Arran. —Yesterday morn- ing, about 11% o'clock, two females, named Belle Garcia ‘and Alice Wolfe, called at the Post Office Department. The first-named asked to see a clerk employed in the building, and while she was in his room Alice Wol: ‘went to the room of another clerk. While she was in there a sister of Belle Garcia, employed as clerk iu the General Post Office. came in, about the same time Belle returned. Some- thing was said which raised the of one of them, and a quarrel ensued between the three women, du: which language not fit to ‘publish was used. e clerks were attracted to ae ae by the disturbance, and the dis- gracefal affair was witnessed by a large num- ber. We understand Postmaster General Raa- all will eee a the matter. Rumor has it that the whole thing was caused by the green eyed monster. ——_._—_ ORIMINAL Court, Judce Fisher.—This morn- ing, Francis Brannon, alias Brown, was found guil:y of larceny. Thos. Shepherd, indicted for larceny, was convicted. Wm. J. Martin, indicted for larceny, was found guilty of petty larceny, and received ®pominal sentence. Smithers for detence. .. William Henry, indicted for larceny, plead a an case & nolle pros. was entered. Annie Brown, indicted for the larceny of $45 from Mre. Ruppert wae convicted. —____ MYSTERIOUSLY DISaPrEaRanos. — e days ago Captain Ignaz Uoben, formerly a Captaim in the 27th Pennsylvania volunteers, came to this city in reference toa claim against tne'Government. Since his arrival in the city be has had but-little money Recently his claim has been settled, and about $800 rfands to his credit, bat he eudd red two daye ago; the last seen of ‘Was in Klotz's be pis saloon, Pennsylvania avenue, near 2d street, about 5 o’clock p.m., Tuesday, where be played a game of bagatelie. a eae SENT TO ALBANY PrniTsnTiaRY.—The fol- fowing prisouers were sent to the Albany ten! yesterday by Warden Brown, of ii: Henry Ivell, robbery, Wierd Potesto years; Wm. Field, assauit 2 years, James to kill, » Levi Butler, Stephen a Peyton. Philip Lancaster, ‘Gbaries Kennedy, J vseph Tayior, for larceny, each ene year; e, larceny in two cases, a year in each case. ere tee | Jat. Por Court.—Jerry Johnson, the S Sage thief arrested Tuesday night @y Ofhcer Steele, vel noo pe Ward, Seo pe stolen perty found in a heart Batore Justice Mi this moraine: and ine roperty heing identified as belonging rs. hraby B Kennedy. Jerry was sent to jail for court, —— en Seriive Liqvon Wiraovr Licexss—J. L. D, Lawrence, replanreht Genoa, ‘was arrested ‘by Oficer Onrand, of tne Fourth Ward, forsell- ing liquor withont the license required by law. He me taken before Justice Wi Who fined F 4 FIGHTING TX MARKET.—Harry Long was Peay heen 5 rt ‘Justice on sent him to the work- Bouse. ——- « FoRESTALLIno THE Mai -—Jos. Fisher. for fovesta! » ~ Lectern siaiteg he — je $10. Alttairy tn Georgetown. VIOLATING THE ConroraTION w.—Yes- AER yoole S pehnees Yor sate the pave 4 AY LTAZL BI SSY of Montreal and Cana da— The Rew Orleans Rict New York, Jan. 10.—A Quebec im says that plans Gevided on for foriffication of Mi for WRIER Pitlisment Will be rev quired to vote $10,090,000. The work will tas ched next sommer. “A Rew Orleans tat 3 Abell of the United oe bee Coart, de- livered a charge te the jury reviewing i. ‘Stow that the convention of 1562 was am illegal assembiage in 1866. New OBLzase, Jan 9.—Westher rainy ao4 . The movements om the jandi QUhe Tissot. Great coupieiets bere bare made in tnait- the interior of 1. ference of the freedmen to make contracts for the ensu year, their engagemruis derng ebiefly by who remain with their former marters. The ing over, there is more willingness to engage in work. ——— Habeas pusin New @ricans St. Lovis, Jan. 9.—Ool. Montgomery. of tne ‘State Militia, who was arrestea a Lexi by N.S. Waliace was the Sherif of the Mayor of Le: , are in the castody of the Marsbal apd will proceed to St. Louis for triai before Judge Trea:, of the U.S. Uireuit Court New York, Jan. 10—A Ne tch says that arrangements bo beve all the colored tof Louisiana toon. Governor Wells will recemmend to the re, at its coming session, theemploy ment of ntiary convicts in the construc. tien of railrosde aod otber public works. Financial Mevemeat West. St, Louis, Jan. 9.—Several of the National Banks in this city bave to unite ina memorial to Congress. asking that there shal be no contraction of the currency, and no pro. hibition of the National Banks allowing ister est on deposits, and should omly be required to redeem their notes at their own counters The Penasyivania Sematorship. HaRaisnurs, Jan.9.—Mr.Jno W. Forney arnved to-night and Baa & tong fater view with Mr. Stevens. The contest for the Senatorsni), is exciting intense interest and speculations are rife thatsomeextraordinary developments may take place to-morrow. From Canada. OttTawa,C. W , Jan. 9.—The Cabinet Min ters are expected here to-morrow. The Board for Public Works advertise for proposals to deepen the Uorrillor and Green ville Canals. M. e Legislatere. AvGvsTA, Mz., Jan.9—The State Legisia- tare e voted oa the legalizauon o: t uspension of specie payments by the Banks until April 15th, 136s. :: ———$<$—$—$ ______. Election of a Senator from Missouri. Jzrvensoyn Uiry. Mo., Jan. 10.—H. D Drake has been elected United States Senator trom Missouri. Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Jan. 10 —Wheat scarce; south - ern nominal; Kentucky white, 93.30. Corn eg white, Sa eee #102381 Gc; and seeds duil jour firm, with an export demand. Groceries are im fair demand and s! . Naval stores inactive. Provi dull; sales of old clear,bacon sides at 11% new do., 12,ai2yc. Lard nominal dull; middling upland, 4%. Whisky i Evznme DRESS GUODS. ‘We have just retarneg from New York, baviag purchased there at very low prices a large as<o.1 ment of FINE TARLETON MUBLINS, twe yards wide, in White, Bose, Cherry, Pink Blue, Black, end Lemon colors ‘5-4 Fine White French ORGANDY. 8-4 Fine White Paris MUSLINB. 8-6 Fine White India MUSLINS. 4-4 and 5-4 Fine White Swiss MUSLINS, 4-4 ond 6-4 Fine White ALPACAS, Full supply of the best make of PARIS KID GLOVRs, Price, $2 per pair. BALMOBAL SKIRTINGS. Weopen to-day the largest and best assort- ment of BUGLIGH AED FRENOH SKIRTINGS ever offered in this market. Also, a large stock of BT TRIMMINGS, 308.5. MaY @0o., 308 Peansyivania avenue, between 9h and loth «ts. et low prices, _in 10st ~ Sxuime OFF TO ULOSE BUSINESS. , A.W. TOWSHBED & CO., Jewelers, 516 7th st., between D and B. Aiea retire from petoms.vs pes — of Jewelry ant me oP recat be w bg ou’ = 8 Ole: our patrons Watches the opportunity D PRICE —— to of ing them et wholesale rates. LISt OF WATOHES, Ladies’ Cabinet and in- “ECVE es, je 10-1m* 044 Fellows’ Hall. G BOOBBIB8. HALL & PLANT, PLANT'S BUILDING, Corner New York avenuc ond 16th street, (Batrance on New York avenue,) Dealers in fine FAMILY GROCERIES, TEAS. WINES, IMPOBTED LUXUBIBS, &c., &&.. would respectfally notify their friend» and the Wabltc thet they have jest opened their New @ro- cory Store, where cam be obtained any article vee jelly kept fn a first Clags Grocery: Without at- tempting tocenmmeraic oor large, fresh and well- selected stock, we sordisily invite the public to examine car store and stock, believing we shal! Rot fail to give entire setisMction to all who may faver us with their patronage. ‘We cali especial] attention to our assortment of TEAS ond COF FEBS, which have been seiect-¢ with great tare fer purity. Denlers will fied s fine assortment to select from, and our prices to suit. ’ &. = at Goods deliwered promptly in any part of the city. . | WILL OPEN 4 pRovision stosE THORS. seis streets, where I —The 20th stil ‘bay weber ™ Tivtiss. aoe ____WM Dis = BIMB a