Evening Star Newspaper, February 26, 1867, Page 2

EVENING STAR. The Largest Cireulatioa in the District W. BD. WALLACH, Editer and Prepricter. WASHINGTON CITY SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GhaPhlc aND OTHAR MATTER. TO ADVERTISERS. The following 1s the oftcia: showing of the @itculation of the daily papers of this city Competing for the Government advertising ‘UNeer the recentactof Uongress directing such Sdvertisig to be made im the two daily news- Pepers of Wasbingtou wing the larges eireulation Evening Stak. Chromicle... Intelligencer. 3.552 The returns of advertising by the city papers or the quarter ending December 31, 66, ax ‘ken from the books of the Internal Revenue OBice, are as follow: 7,715 copies per day. 5.08 “ “ “ Evenine Star. $13,107 9.198 9,182 5.338 The Indies of the Executive Mansion, Mrs. Stover and Mrs. Patterson, are at home every Monday. The Cabinet. The ladies of the family of Hon. O H Breuning, Secretary of the Interior, will re- ceive their friends on Wednesdays, at the resi dence of the Secretary, on the east side of Montgomery street, Georgetown Heights. Secretary and Mrs. McUalloch have issued cards for two receptions, the first to be held on the evening of the 23d inst., and the secund on the 2d of March Mrs. Postmaster General Randali will re- ceive at her residence, No. 407 New York gve- nue, on Wednesday afternoon. —————_______ THE ELECTION IN GEORGETOWN Very general interest was feit im the election } in Georgetown yesterday, it being the occa- sion ef the first exercise of the right of fran- ebise by the colored people of the District, Coupled with this feeling of interest was one of apprehension on the part of many that the breaches of the peace. These fears happily proved untounded; the colored voters exer- cised their new privilege with becoming mod- esty, and quietiy withdrew to their homes after voting, And the white voters most warm. ly opposed to negro suffrage, evinced a pur- pose to maintain order and insure a fair trial to the experiment. The result is shown in the election of the esndidate of the negro suilrage party for Mayor, Charies D. Weich, and seven out of eleven of the councilmen supported by the same party. It must be conceded by their opponents that the colored voters, whether acting from their own prompting or under judicious advice, voted for and elected good | men, men of integrity and capacity. Their action and bearing on yesterday will certainly 0 far towards dispelling the prejudice against megro sullrage, and if they act al ways as dis- ereetly and temperatel+, will doubtless in time do away witb it altogether. Mr. Welch, the Mayor elect, has never been identified with the extreme radical party, though known as au uncompromising Union wan throughout the war: and it will be re. T™membered be declined to be catechised by the wegro suffrage party prior to theelection. That | party, however, supported him as their most avaiable candidate, and he running thus an- Pledged received the sapport of many of those disaffected to Mr. Addison from various causes. He has served most satisfactorily for seven or eight years as tax collector of Georze- town, and the fact of his being displaced bya party vote of the City Councils January sympathy Mr. Addisor, the defeated can- bas served as Mayor of (Georgetown for many years, and has been noted for energy and capacity. Some of our morning contemporaries mis- take in supposing that the city government of Georgetown ehanges hands altogether by the election ot yesterday. The Board of Aldermen elected last year on the Addison ticket serve Yor two years, and therefore hold ever until February, 1565. The Board consists of five Members, elected by the people, presided over by the Recorder, who is chesen by the two Boards in joint meeting. Four CounctImen ‘were elected on the Addison ticket yesterday, which, with the Board of Aldermen, gives a Majority in joint meeting against Mayor Welch. en Re FARMS IN CALIFORNIA. The Commissioner of the General Land Of- fice bas just adjusted the tities of one hundred re-emption settlers in the San Francisco Land trict, Cahfornia. The value of the improve- ments in these cases range from 8900 to $15,000, amounting in the aggregate to about $110,000, xclusive of personal property, which in some cases Consists of from 3U to 60 horses and up- j ‘wards of 500 head of cattle. These improve. ments were made on the land im about three years, 81 of the claimants took 169 acres each, the remaining 19 have taken 30,120 acres and upwards. The whole number of acres being 14.900, of which 12,000 are fenced’ in and 9.0 under cultivation, averaging 12¢ fenced and ‘98 uncer cultivation vy each settler of the pre- emptors. There are 8S married men and fami- Hee, 3 widows with families, and 9 single men. SS are ngtive citizens and but three out of tn: whole oumber uneducated. There are 25 wineyards and 55 orchards on these farms. ‘The tact that these improvements were made in the darkest days of the war is illustrative of the spirit of our people. ———$ PzksoNAL—UColonel William G. Moore was Ou Saturday confirmed by the Senate as pay- Maaster inthearmy. This gentieman has been Acting as oneof the President's private secre- taries, and is deservedly heidin high esteem, Doth for bis persona! worth and fine business qualifications. Colonel Moore is ason of Uap- tain W. W. Moore, president ef the Common Courneti -Hon. James W. Nye, of Nevada, appeared im the Senate yesterday, atter an absence of several months. He was heartily ‘weicemed by his brother Senator: ‘Mr. F. B. Carpenter's celebrated painting, «Mr. Lin- coin {Deliberating of the Proclamation ef Emancipation,” will be hung over the eas- tern door of the rotunda this morning. $$$ ____ Tas Wee ent of managem ‘Wall's Opera House have made a great hit by engaging those sprightly and versatile ac- tresses, Ada and Emma Webb. Thi use ‘Was crowded to its utmest capacity last even- amg, amd the excellent manner in which Brougham's capital purlesque of «Pocahod- tas" was performed, elicited loud and frequent applause. The sisters were calied before the curtain. They appear to-night in three pieces. sm Emigration from Germany to the United States, according to letters written from Ber- din and Manich, will become a “complete tor- rent’ as the epring advances. The troubles and disappointments in Germany following ‘the war of last year add gréatly to the tide tha; is eetting toward America. Duties ox Imports.—There has recently been compiled by Mr. Heyl, of the Teeasury Department, for the use of the Department, a yaluable work, being 8 digest of the statutes of the United States page the rates of —_—______.. Cawat ToLts—The Cumberland Union Onie canal tolls on coal have been reduced Board of Public Worgs nave confirmed the a@etion of the Canal Board. oa ‘eetore the Supreme Court to de me “whether certificates of indebtedness are to be Geemed taxable as United States securities. _ | S7 From J. G@. Parker, Post Omce News Stand, we have the “Riverside Magazine for Young Folks” for March ;a capital numb r. | | general topic ot | | | sessed valuation to be day would not pass without some regretable | | tienofa PKB FROM EUROPE TOADAY, | 4 The Hebeas Corpus in @relukd—The American Government Gensured—Reo torm—German Km pire— Fina Lonpon, Feb. 26—Nouon. —The privitege of the writ of baoens corpus bas been su<pended » Irelnod three mooths longer Earl Russell censures the American Govern- meut fer pleading for the Fenians The reform measures of Earl Derby form On vereAtion papers have editorial articles appr, the nies ure Pa Benin, Feb % —King William, of Prussia, ts to be Emperor of Germany Lonxpox. Feb. 26 —Consols 9); Erte S74; Lilie nos 17%; Bounds 73% Liverroor, Feb. 26—Noon —Market for cot- fon was dull and depressed. (notation barely MAintsined. Sales to day trifimg. Opening prices for Middling Uptands 13%. Breadstaffs generally quiet and steady. San FRANCisooO, Feb. 26 —The Consul of the Mexican Republic in this city bas received the following official news: Juarez was at San Luis Potosi, where Gens. Gonzalles, Ortega and Patoni had arrived as prisoners. The city of Guanajuanella was captured by the Liberals on the 27th January, with many prisoners. All the artillery and baggage of General Marquez was also captured. The city of Janora, the most importsat place in the State o! Michocan, has been takén by the Liberal Generai Pinsai. Miramon was completely defeated near Ra- enticas, and three of bis brothers and all his high officers were made prisoners. The Liberals captured one half million dol- Jars which Miramon had coil Feted. Jt is reported that Calimo bad been captured by the Repubhean army, under General Co- rono Tie Imperiai garrison capitulatea on the 24 February. Corono allowed no violent Pro- ceedings on the part of bis army. Protound peace reigas there now. The capture of Tehuantepec is Officially reported. Shocking Murder. PairapEtrhia, Feb. 2% —The following dispatch has been received here from New Market, Middlesex county, New Jersey: Mrs. Dr. Lester Wallace Correil was murderad about 12 o'clock last night. The murder was committed by two men, ope of whom had dark whiskers. The bouse was rebbed. tts pre- sumed that the two murderers broke into the house, and Mrs. Cocrell awakening. they mur- dered ber, but in their flight they were seen by @ neighbor. a Veto by DETROIT, Feb. 26 —Gov etoed the Port Huron Lavemg railroad bill on the ground of unconstitntionality and inexpe- diency. The bill allows ten per cent.on as- given to the road by all townsbips of any country traversed by it. The Governor cays the system will treate enormous floods of bonds which capitalists cappot take and issuers cannct buy. The creditof Michigan will be forced to go beg- ging and stand low oa the market. THE WAasHINGTON Temp BOVIETY meet every TUESD Gat 7 o’otock be expected. liy or ON 410 Arca stre LECTURE O| Mre MG. BROW FHiladeipbia. and 51 Bond street, nd Metaphysical Physician, will deliver en TUBSDAY EVENING, February leoawe ail, 9h teeet. Her Lect metal of . 8 New York, * Lectnre, d physic to ore unknown, aud extraction of ¢ ee bleaching of the kair, the deafening of the ear. © mission, 20 cents. Tickets te ad at the office of Giarendon Hotel. aad at the door, Lecture 80’clock It" commences at 3 o'clock ‘SPBOIAL MUSICAL NOTICE. fected my arrangements for the erec- wand besutifal PANU AND MUBIC WABEHOUSE in the spring, upon site now occupted by m Dect mes negessary for use to more my entire ke and hence my desire as much as pos- rible day commence sud ce to dispose « Musical Instru: fret tegetar BARGE Discounts Tem be om regular prices. J0HR ¥. LLIB, 306 Penngyivania avenue, sad bet. gth and 10th strecis. fo 25-2 { «wide OF BA<T WASHINGTON M. E. | Cn AT opp F LOWS BaEb. NAVY-YARD. fez 21 TO MABCA 6. and are pre; t rea tsors peas Shans store rooms, with gefes fo: - sienna private office connected forall conte. Money advanced 1d Bil Diamonds. Sliverwa: a, Mate ed of merchandise Also. om Bonds, Stocks, Serips, Government Se- a 5 ‘Loans wade by day or week on merchandise sub- rengem have been made by which seeeacataedse hae Aub A HALF @ iS fem-tf rer 'LOAT AND FOR BALB—Oer, f Fin Ant GbovaD baLt ee eect ge _—_ ling from vessel will save the useai Te cents PAF s80H eHOMAB DAVIS & 00. 1t* 53 and 85 Water ot., Georgetown. B. UO. M USICAL HOTICE. As Ishall m order to ha’ indebted tome to please settle their eccounte. cash oF notes, between ae a the ie of JOBS ¥. BELLI fo 28 st 306 Pennsylvania avenue. PPOFOSALS FOR CaRTaGE. Lage oe will be received until oth of March, 167, at the Of ton Light Oom; iv — “ewe tte oye resent new aie Warshouser f beg of ail for Os, tage. from ‘The right to rej: offered 18 reserves. A -ch-dule of what is reanired m9, be ta ea jeation to OHAS. B. BAILBY, 26 dtmaro etary. | } Se caual tlle ou coat Rave beet tenes | FPS Tom 92 to 62 92 100 cents per ton, and that ped Sent = aeaeake SEs portant test case will shortly come | Menke! MoNeY!) Money: H. PRINCE'S NEWLY ESTABLISHED LOAN 277 Pa. ave.. next t> Potentini's Confectionery. Money loaned on e lescription of salable ae, especial: ‘atehes, Di a Spe J a) I can aon ib the - patr. ey Will pot regret having done so. ees ceneee sts ah wtirrs Bt y Oftice bell. fe 26-1m Fos MOUNT VEBHON. locomac Fe Company, + Polereeenih Sacer Wie H The Steamer will’ fe ae the Company's What, foot of Tth street, at é k, on He Buea Wack : Ul Returnti Fare 81: sion, fo 8-48 . the boat will arrive at 3 p. m. 150, including edmission to the Man- WILLIAM D OOLT, President. Ot) PARIS KID GLOVE DEPOT. It ' O@UBVOISIER’s, ALEXANDEE’s, FULL SUPPLY ON HAND. All sizes, from 5% to 103, BF Ladiece, $2; Gentlemen's, §2.25. LONG, OB TWO BUTTON GLOVES, In white or evening colors. Price $3.50. 308. J. MAY &00., fo 26-2t1f 308 Ponnsy!vanis avenue. BEAT BARGAINS IN DEY GOODS, — ‘a have large asseriment of Gosds om hand which we will soll for the lowest cash prices, namely: —OALIOOBS. from 12% to 30 conte; BLEACHED OOTTONS, from 136 to 35 conte; TOWBLING, from 12% cents a yard a; All Weol CABGIMBBES, @1 « yard. Our entire stock of Winter Goods at and below cost, We have on hand » large assortment of NOTIONS snd PANUY ARTICLES which we will soli below market Prices. KID @LOVES cheap. ’ HENEAGE & LUTTRELL, Corner 20th strest and Ponn. avenue Baunhes. Wenersecs = rear of the fe 26-30" 320 Metserott Hall, Leading news. } * es Toxsvay, Febru: ry 26 SBxATE—Cu Moon of Mr. Avthony, the ded to the election of Ooagres= e@aiththe rule requiring Lae elee- tLe luo8 to be made by ballot was dispes-d wita, Mr Anthony then nominated Jona p. le. t of Tadiaua, fer theodice of Ooagressioual Printer “ Mr Defreee was then elected viva roce Mr. Morriil presented tne memorial of the Cotlece See.ety of Maine asking Congress to Purchase the siorary of Gren’: Peter Force, of Wa-tifyton, Reterred to Joint Uommitee oa the Library. r,s 4 Mr. Kauwey, trom the Committee on Naval Affaire, akked, snd ob:ained ievave, to be dis- charged from the turtber consideration of the petiton of the builder of the irom clad Kevkuk, aking additional compensation. Mr. Nye, from the Gommittee on Naval Ar- fairs, reported the House joint resolation au- thorizing the Navy to grant the use of two |!- ined Dabigren guns for trial of Ridgway's batiery; which was passed Mr. Fowler called up the bill for the rehef of James Friton, pay master at tie Washiug- ton navy-yard. Mr. Cragin explained that the paymaster’s clerk. who bad been in office under bis pre- Gecessor aud contiuued by Mr. Fulton on the strongest recommendations of bis honesty and capacity, had proved to be corrupt, and had feloniously appropriated about $17,000 of the Government property. The clerk had been indicted by the grand jury im the Districi of Columbia, and this bill was to exonerate Mr. Fulton trom sny responsibility for the prop- erty taken. The bill was then passed. On motion of Mr. Howard, the joint resolu- tion authotizing the Secretary of War to ad- just qnd settle the claim of LB. Randolph Mar- tip, Assignee of the Washington, Alexandria, and (Georgetown Railroad Company, was tken up and passed. Mr. frumbull called up the House bill to establish a Department of Education in the city of Washington. it prevides for the appointment of a Com- missioner of Education at $4,000, with oae clerk at $2,000, one at $1,500, And one at $1,690. It shall be the duty of the Department to col- lect such educational statistics of all the States and Territories as will show the condition and progress of education, and of diffusing such intormation respecting school systems and methods of teaching as shall aid the pro- ple of the United States in the establishment of efficient school systems and promote the cause of education in the country. Mr. Conness moved to strike out department and insert buteaa. The term department might lesd to complications, as the heads of depart- ments were generally considered Cabinet offi- cers, Mr. Trumbull bad never heard that the dis- Unguished head of the Agricultural Depart. ment (Mr. Newton) bad ever sat in the Uab- inet Dr. Copness was informed that Mr. Newton said be had no dcubt of bis right to a seat in the Cabinet, but be had not cared to claim his rights Mr. Wilson —Ie thinks he will get it. Dir. Conness did not see any necessity for jesting, a8 this was too impertant a matter. Mr. Sumner was anxious jor the substance Of the bill, and did not care whether it was cali'd a depar:ment or abureau. This was a Must momentous subject. Universal suffrage Was to be estabtished. and universal education must follow. The benefit of tree schools shouid be exiended to the rebel States. He ws anxious that this generation sheald be dignified as Much 4s possible, and would gladly see the head of the department in the Cabiuet. We bad the example of France to adopt sueh a provision. There the Minister of Education was one of the most influenual members of the Cabinet. Mr. Howe said the straggle for emancipating this country had ended; tre struggle for en- franchising it was nearly ended, but the strug- gle to educate it haa just begun, and he was unwilling to do anything to hinder it, and would therefore youe against any amendments to this bill. Atter some further discussion, Mr. Conness called for the yeas and nays on bis motion to insert bureau instead of department. Jiefore taking a vote, the morning hour ex- phed, when Mr. Fessenden moved to take up the army appropriation bill. Mr. Ohaudler called for the unfinished bust- mexe—the bill to incorporate the Niagara Snip Capa! Company Mr. Chandler said this bill was quite as im- Rerent as any from the Committee on Finance ‘be commerce of the lakes amounted to a thoa- sand millions annually, and it was necessary to have this outlet. Afier considerable discussion, the question Was taken on ihe motion of Mr. Fessenden, when it was agreed to. Mr. Fogg presented the credentials of his successor in the Senate, Hon. James W. Pat- terson, of New Hampshise, which was placed on the file, On motion of Mr. Williams, the Senate con- curred in the amendments of the House to the clerks’ increased compensation bill, and it now goes to the President. The army appropriation bill was then taken Up, and read at length. Among the appropri- ations for repairs, &c., of armories aod arse- Dals is, for Washington Arsenal, D. C., $50,000 Hoves.—Atter the reading of the joarn Mr. Wentworth (I) in comphance with a Treviution adopted yesterday, made areport Tom the Seleet Commitiee to investigate al- eged bargainings and compromise between the President and certain members of Con- gress. The report says that the committee was iB session when the resolution of yesterday ‘was adopted. and therefore no member of the committee was present to explain to the House to what extent the investigauom has been ursved. The committee met with some de- lay by reasoy of the declination of one of the members first appointed, but the committee have been as diligent as yossibie, and have exarained witnesses as rapidly as ashort-hand reporter could take down the testimony; and with slips cutfrom newspapers befere them, the committee bad called in newsp:per cor- respondents and examined them relative to their source of information; and although their testimony was as diverse as reports from Washington newally are, but all derived their informauon trom the same origin. About the time the Southern Governors were here it was noticed that two persons met members of Uon- Tess, and not entitled to the privileges of the louse were frequently within the bar, and earnestly engaged in conversatioa with va- rious members. These persons were seen tocali members into the cloak room for coneultation, and conjectures were at once sent forth of a Trobable compromise with the President and Jongress. The two persons alluded to were called before the Committee, and one of them said be had had interviews with the President as often as three or four times a week, and generally in the evening. They had come upon the floor of the House and had made arrange-+ ments for a meeting at the Metropolitan club rooms, and it was supposed that 50 or 60 con- servative members would control the action of the eee gee compromise. The meeting was beld,and no Democrat or Radical mem- ber was admitted; taking these names as the Movers in the measure, divided party. The meeting adjourned for the purpose of ascer- taining if ie President world approve of the pian roposed; and a subsequent meeting of members of Congress was to be called to hear the wees of the interview with the Presi- dent. The President was called upon and he expressatt his willingness for a consultation, and it but the was agreed to hold another meeting, Precipitation of events in the House ited the holding of tarth The above was based upon the testimony of the parties who claim to have been the originators of the alleged compromise; and as the House has cailed for poh aria ems posed ere <a vestigation is nec rr > an they will therefore “ask tobe discharged from further co! eration of the subject; and as the testimony taken has the witnesses: as much of it has even not been written out and assome names must be supprenved if no farther investigation is to be Made, the committee have deemed it best not to report such testimony as they have taken. None of the testimony given reflected in any degree upon the integrity of the President, mor did it call in ques! the integrity of any member of the House of Representatives, {The reading of the clause of the report was greeted with loud laughter} The large vote Bpon the reconstruction bill last before the Ouse shows that no ipread has been | ‘upon the patriotism of members of this House. i if enewed laughter.) The committee im con. usion say they regret their inability to mak. amore el te report, but they are ally estop) by the action of the House, and aah to be discharged from the further consid. bop ioe of the —— APL EY he reading was received w! pearl laughter, ‘and ahior at Rad been con- clo Mr. Wentworth said he believed he was en- titled to hoar, [langhter,] but owing to the more important business before the House. he ‘world not occupy the time, but would yield to Bis colleague the committee, (Mr. Gioss- brenner,) on the Democratic side of the House. Mr. Glossbrenner (Pa.) proceeded to make & speech in a low tone of voice, amid cries of “Louder,” louder,” and the Republican mem- bers left their seats and gathered about Mr. G. Mr. Grinnell (lowa) asked if the House had ir. Elariace (Wie) izatred to know if this meee home raid a the Republican side. ene wi vughier. * : Mr. Glossbrenner then proceeded with his Temarke, and said the committee had failed to find one lota of evidence to sustain the pre- amble to the resolu The charge of cor, rupt bargaining has tall been sustained, but the im vestigati owed an honest airiotic effort for a purely patriotic pu ‘e ‘he committee bad virtually “toiled all nigh not been revised by Jogtter,) and x of tie pe mF Rr evidence of any nsio® to the peachment, and although the witnesses were torely preesed @m all points, there was a de e.ded failure to make the testimony conform ‘0° the indietment. | Laugbter.) In coselasion, Mr. Gicesbrenner suggested that there was one md vidual who, il be could be prevailed upon to gome out of the privacy into which he nad retired, might bring proof te brand cor- ropt targdiping wpon ali, and that was San- lord Conover. fasshier) The report w&s them laid on the table, and the committee w&s discharged from the far- Wer consideration of the subject. Mr. Hale (DN. Y.) asked, but failed to obta: leave to introduce a resolution directing Committee on the Library to make a contract with the artist, Mr Rossiter, of New York, to print & picture for the head of one of the stair- cnses of the Capnol, representing the sighing of be Constitution, the said contract not to be for & greater sum than $25,000. Mr. Garfield, (0.) trom the Committers of Ways and Meaus, reported brek the bill grant— ing tmcreased compensation to the clerks in the civil service of the United States at Wasbing- ton, with certain amendments. Amendments including the employees at the Executive Mansion and the lam lighters under the Commissioner of Public uildings were agreed to The —e ofthe Senate, exempting all employees of the Treasury patd by the day or week, was stricken 0} Mr. John L. Thomas asked if the employers at the Nevy Yard and elsewhere were included in the bill. Mr. Garfield said the wages of these em- ployees was reguiated by outside shops, and they bad received a due increase at various tues during the past year. ‘The bill was then passed as amended, and it foes back to the Senate. On motion of Mr. S'evens (Pa.) the House revolved itself into Committee of tne Whole on the bill making appropriation for the repair Oo! certain fortifications, Mr. Donnelley ( Mina.) 1 the chair Mr Benjamin (Mo.) proposed an amend- ment making an appropriation to enable the Commander-in-Chiet of the Army and Navy to bave a salute of one bundred guns fired in honor of the victory m Georgetown, D. c., yesterday. The Chair ruled the amendment out of or- der After several items of the bill had been con- sidered Mr. Maynard (Tenn.) moved to strike out toe enacting clause. Mr. Kasson (lows) made the point that the House had retused to agree to that motion last night The Chair deeided the motion to te in order, As (bis was ata different stage of the bill The motien to strike out prevailed, and the Uspiee fat rose, aud reported the fact to the douse. ‘The House, by a vote ef 72 yeas to 79 nays, Telused to concur in the action of the commit- tee, and the bill was recommitted to Commit. tee of the Whole. Mr. LeBlond (V.) moved to add an addi- tonal section enacting that not over fifty per cent of the amount appropriated shall be ex- pended during the current fiscal year,and that the residue shal! not be expended until so or- dered. Agreed to. The bill a» amended was then reported to the House, and passed as amenaed. The morning hour commenced at twenty-five minutes of 2 o'clock, and the House proceeded to the consideration of the resolutions of Mr. Kirandegee and Mr. Senenck relative to the ee of the Naval Academy from Annap- olis, Md. Afier the resolutions had been read, Mr. Schenck (Obie) said he would allow bis resolntion toembracea wider scope, and would Provide that the committee should examine any other site. idr. Conkling (N. Y.) suggested to add the Words, * any other site that the commitice may deem advisanle.” Mr. Schenck said he did not desire to make & wrong commuissien, but he would accept the proposition, The previous question being seconded, the bill was diseussed. Se (GU1T4Bs AND VIOLINe aT vost. Determined to red: immense PABATURY TO MOVING. Seonee Ok PRE FILTON's BEAUTIFUL 6UiTAuB AND YIO- t cost, for a few de: eae or CALL A fe 26-2t I8SOLUTION je hereby onsent. JACK JAS. fl ‘TRS. SELBY. YATBS i powered b; @ terme 2 te eollect alt ogee daa the frm of ¥ ees, aaa ZA8. W. Si LUBY those of the aud Belo JACKSON YATES, seLer” JACKSON of divsolnti Melby & Jas, W the nam Br — old'etand of Yates vi re ance of the berall: Ss would respectful trensge which b 80 Ii} iy towed. i STEAMER WILSON SMALL FORK THE EASTERN SHORE. i. 0 Light wabay Favaese ys for’ EASTON £OIwT, GiQka’S POINT, eevee LOYD'S LANDING. RN SHORE. we M2®cHants Take worion. THE NBW STHAMSHIP LINE. The Steamship B. I lea: York for Alexandria Weehheciea Tare ef awcvealiy at “2 eee Ri 0 ».m. Pier 29, foo- of Rosevelt strest, Bast Sive; The HW GIBSON. now unlonding ot Bi Day arf, will leave for 5 pert | 38. sercheate will Please -netity shippers to send ine. W. THOMPSON, President. CHEAP @00D811 NEY @oopDs! BOGAN & WYLIE. 329 SEVENTH STBEBT. -4omd T-Bati2s, 15 Bio" por yard. gard wide, 15, 18,30, 4nd 7-8, 1 2c. os to 200,; colors, 15,16, and 18¢.; Hooters: sh gcesindacmer srt o! nes, ow at ike LOWEET PRIORS. fe Two OBIONBRING GRAND, A which we have teks! ts woruielas? one AEM of them almost new. For sale upon easy terms, et the ware-roome of W. @. METZEROTT & 00., foss-ae Bole agensy of Bteinway’s Pianos. eres tu le heheh cites EUTOBBAOK at F Bupps 0, botweon tent Sth ptrecte. fo23-1m S™EWATs Franos. ha recelved esvortnont PIANUSOUTES from the tant ute Oy sisting Fuses Square, ned Uortsh Where I have selected a cheap line of BX GOODS, : pecans artis rtd, Person: 3 hav: buy can save at least ten por BMORY BAXTEB's, AY., bet, 19th and soch'ets, e erry calling at fo 25 3t* Ho.115 Pa. SECOND NT SECURITIES. TON, Februacy 25, 1867. Jay Cooke & Co tarnish the foliowing quo- tattons of Government secarities Dd. 6's Coupon, Ins! ... U_S. Five Twenties, 1562. U.S. Five Twenties. 1864 U 8S. Pive 1885... U_S. Five Twenties, Jana&J'y,'65. 106, U_ &. Ten Forties... 101 TS, Seven Thirties, oe Seven TBirties, June is 4 Seven Thirties, Iniy 15% % NEW YORK FIBGT BOARD GALES. +. 11OR 00.40s...... . 1 7.30's, Augast.. 7 mR, Jone 30's, July. Gold ,, Con FINANCIAL, Lewis Jobneon & Uo, quote Stovks and Bonde in home and foreign markets as folio» New Yor, Feb. %6.—2a Beard—v. 8. 1531 Coupon 6's. 104: do, $-w's, MK: U.S. 5a 1v-40 8, Coupons, 1016; Carton Co , 45%: U) terixnd Goal Co preferred, 31: Qui keil ver Mining Co.. 35%; New York Gertral R. RR, hey; Ere Railway FRiuaron River R. R.. 137%; Reading R. R., 13%; Michigan Ce: KK ! 7; Michgam Sournern anc N. Ind R.K , 12%; do. guaranteed, —~ Ulimow Cen- tra. RR. 116, Oleveinnd and Pittsburg R. R, 804%; Chicago and Nortnwestern RoR: 354: do. preferred, 654; Oleveianad and Toledo R.. 1179; Onicago and Rock Istand R. R., 95: Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago R Ro M%; Obio and Mississippi Certificates, 25. ‘do and Wabasb. 38%: W. U_ Toleerapn, 422g: Atlantic Mail. 824; 2 p. m.. Gold. 128 Lonxpon, Feb. 26—Noon.—[Per Cable — Bonds, 73%; Erie, 374; Uonsols, 1; Iilinois Central, 77\ ex-diy. +202 PASSAGE OF THE LT imal COMPENSATION The Heuse this morning took action on the bill granting increased compensation to the clerks in the civil service of the United States at Washington, adopting amendments to in. claude the employees at the Executive Mansion and the lampligh'ers under the Commissioner ot Pudlic Buildings. The Senate amendment exempting from the benefit of the increase ali employees of the Treasury paid by the day or week, was stricken out. In answertoa ques. tion, Mr Garfield (Ways and Means Uom- mitree) explained that the reason why the em- pioyees at the Navy Yard and elsewhere were not included in the bill was that their wages were regulated by the wages in outside (pri- vate) shops, and bad been increased at times during the war. The Senate afterwards concurred in the House amendments. So the bill needs only the signature of the President to become a Jaw. We congratulave the clerks on receiving this meed of justice, tardy though it is. erent betas nae scstiy EXCHANG THIRTIES NOTES. Secretary MeCulloch has issued a circular notifying the holders of 7 3-10 motes dated Aa- ust 15th, 1864, that they can wow exchange them for six per cent. 5-20 bonds issued under the acvof 1s65. If at the time of the exchange the accrued interest on the notes shall exceed the interest on the bonds the difference will be paid by the Department. If tne accrued in- terest on the bonds exceeds that upon the notes the difference may be paid in currency by the person proposing to make the ex- ebange and should Accompany the notes. Until May ist the express charges on notes sent for conver-sion and bonds sent in retura will be paid by the Department. THE VETOES. It seems to be anticipated that the veto of the military Jgovernment bill will take precedenc, of that of the tenure of office bill, and will be sentin to-morrow to give time to Congress to deal with a measure of this importance. 11 is Wonght thatthe President may, ia returning the bill without bis signature, take occasion to express & determination to execute the law to the best of his ability, should it be passed over his head. STATE DINNEK BY THE PRESIDENT, The seventh State Dinner of the Prezident this season, will take place at the Executive Mansion this evening at mx o'clock, Cards of invitation bave been issued to a number of members of Congress and their ladies. The invitations tor to-day comprising those names between the letters L and 8, on the alphabeti- eal list, MR. WENTWORTH'S COMMITTEE, Mr. Wentworth's report to-day from the committee of investigation upon alleged con- ferences going on between conservative Re- Publcans and the President, was received with shouts of laugnter, and the whole thing (Perhaps so intended by the jovial member from l)linois) was, aecepted asa 00d joke a, the expense of the committee. AN IMPORTANT CasE. In the United States Supreme Conrt, a suit has been commenced by the State of Texas against George W. White, John Childs, and others. The bill in the case sets forth that in January, 1865, the rebel government of the State of Texas made @ contract with White and Childs, agreeing to deliver to them certain United States Texas indemnity bonds, to tne amount of several hundred thousand dollars, which the rebel government found in the treasury of Texas, in consideration of Whiie aud Childs furmisbing to the rebels munitions ef war Jor the pu: of prose: ting the rebellion against the United States. hite and Childs still hold a large number of these bonds, but have disposed of some of them wo otber sfier maturity, and :he holders Bow demand the payment of the bonds at the Treasury ef the United States The bill is Bled for enjoining holders from receiving payment and obtaining a decree ordering the present holders to deliver them te the preseat government of Texas. The bill alleges that the bonds were in possession of the State of Texas until 1861, amd at that time they were seized and taken by certain unlawful combination: of individuals im armed hostility to Governme: the Uniied States, which com binatio “sap the its the =. government of the State of Texas, and for the purpose of carrying on war against she Government of the United ‘States; and in the execution of this purpose these bond: were given by this unlawful combination of men to the defendant's white and chiids. The legiumate gevernment of the State now re- established under the Qonstitution of tne United States is to récover the proper- ty thua forcibly seized by the armed combina. i. Leave was granted to file thie dill and an order was entered whether Texas is a . sewed by the THE SENATE to-day paid Mr. John D. De- frees the compliment of unanimonely electing him Superintendent of Public Printing. Lae Saeieamcenatiseci OxpureD.—Brevet May. Gens. Q. A. Gil- more and J. G. Barnard have been ordered to duty on the board for experimental firing. pint accns.cnatetaraes ANTERE AL REVERUR—Tnho receipts from this source to-day were $502,616.41. LOCAL NEWS. tum Anions—4 Grand ‘Tus Masquspaps Ajose.—Last night, the firetanmual masquerade sat or tbe Arion’ uartette Ot jad (a bare ed association of Germas yeung men) came off at epee eters Loy ee stort and the Ai ‘and German colors. ith a large number of maskers, in almost Ayioe! ma miller, in fall costa: was en- MI,” which was eur = a wagon oe ative goat which was milk woman, Gee gene 2 aad thea dispo-ed e lack Basa. email gt with blue dress aaditow apron, filled the of Nan, the Good-lor- nothing, to perfection. The immense whit or polar bear was admirabiy presented. Dorinog the evening a lady entered the room drawing & | marched aroun. catrisgs, in which a smali presented a t oubdireomi Dube, being brp! quet omy by tne Boring butte apd an imm- ose Unrattie To-re w-re several irish characters, one Irish sho» maker. several merebants, from wh cry Of “r-8.a-8-g¢-s" was continually com <, and breYins 10 mend” came trom a CApital representation of the mbrreiia meander. A yourg Isdy personated Oqaeite. with a very small bonne: end an IsbeMed tweo'y eight er TiArs, priests, mans, een of Night, pirates, the Woods,” outterNy. Mower ta. clowns d barlequie represented the Arioas, in fan- on the sage, and tastic costume, took sent: a ter being WoRDd Up personated the + wooden | minstrete" About 14% o'clock, the characters | formed im procession, headed by the band, and the room, headed by the Prince @arnival: and the judges appointed to Award the prizes ( Messrs. Chas. Kiomas, Chas. Walter ‘sad Wo. Peverson, with two members) mmmediate y entered on thet work. Sabee. quently the company gathered in front of the swge. and Mr Kiomaw presented the prizes as follows :—fst. Lady's prize—a gold hanting- ease wat to Miss Enders, who personated te coqnettr; 24. lvery fan to Miss Heimurd, ted Persopated be parser wi who, ed im gandy-colored ight» samerlike wings Shortly after the awards were made the com- and after supper, daacing morning <a imewint Forwnar or Cer. Parrer.—The funeral of the Jate Co!. Jobu Patterson Pepper took place from his residence, on Penneylvanis avenue, near @f street, and was very targely attended The coffin was of biack walnut, covered with black cloth, richly trimmed, on tt was placed & beautiful cross of japontcns aud evergreens snd tbe encampment regaiim of deceased There was present a large number of our old- eet citizens, including the members of the Oldest Inbabitants. and many members of the Councils. The services were conducted by Rew R_ J. Keeling, of Trimity (Episcopal) Courch, After which the remains were borne to the hearse — Mayor {Waliach, Z. D. Gilman, Dr. RF. Hunt, Dr. A. McD. Davis PC. P. Ross, of Columbian Enea ment, and W. ©. O'Meara, of Colnm» Lodge, acting as pall bearers—and th precession proceeded to the Congressional Cemetery. where the remains were interred, Herald's Washing‘on HKrass 4, OO Lotge. No 10, Columbian E pment, No 1, and Grand Encampment Oud Fellows, following the remains to the grave messes Se ASSAULT WITH a Razor --Last nignt Peter G@_ Carrico went into a barber shop in the t<t Ward drupk: a number of yonag colored bar bers were "here who began toannoy him, and one of the ent him with aragor upon the gachcht wound. Wm. Foot aud Wm.S. Fisher were arrested for the assault, and the jatter for the larceny of a watch from the proprietor of the shop, Jno. Johnson. Foot was held to bail for court for the assault and Fisher was committed for court im both cases by Justice Drury a RELrovs —Rey. Dr. Keeling, who, since tbe Ist of January. 1564. has been tbe rector of Trinity Church. in this city, has accepted a call to the cburge of Trinity Chageh, Uateago, Illinois, to fill the vacancy oceasioned by the consecration orthe Rev Dr. Carrmins as As sistant Bishop of Kentucky. Dr. Keeling will be absent next Sunday for the Purpose of off. ing in his new fleld of pastoral duty, and ter therecpon permanently on the first Sunday of April. — ae Pretty Larceny —Yesterday,Jno.G. Wit- let. a clerk aged about 15 years, was charged by bis employer Samuel Hollingsworth with e isrceny of 25cents. He was arrested by officer Clements of the 6th ward, and Justice uli heid him to bail for Court — Maticrovs Miscuter —Joseph Gordon was Arrested yesterday by officer Crump, of the st Ward, charged with Poisoning a horse belong - ing to Spencer Coleman. Justice Drury com- mitted him to jail for ceurt. reer: PoLic® Reports —The Lieutenants of po- lice reported this morning fitty--ix arrests in the District yesterday. The finesjunder the municipal laws were $104.64. ———s. Affairs in Georgetown. THe Evection.—The election for Mayor and Common Council passed off yesterday without apy Tictous demonstrations. Much of the good order, which was maintained, was owing to the arrangements made by the Superinresdent of Police to prevent any outbreak in compli- ance with bis request Proprietors of all bouses where liquor is sold closed their houses and remained closed all day, jwentiy few drunken men were seen. At the the police strictly abstained from interiering in any way with the voting except to preserve order, leaving all other matwrs to the Ke- ceivers ef the votes. After the polls were closed, the friends ot the respective parties were cheerful, and were marebing aron with music, but exhibited no disorderly dis— position. After the yote was iy 2 an- nounced the streets were abandoned by the crowd, and were a8 quiet as usual. The whole number of arreets m: ing th only 14, and ofthe part. im sums ranging trom the others were dismissed. the result was anno: to 85 and costs: all About 10:30 o'clock peed at { @ Mayor's of- fice. The vote for Mayor im the precincts was as follows: Ist. . 34. 6th. Totat C. D. Welch ....189 150 WIG H. Addison 273 199 236 za) 73 The foi were elected to the Common Counctl:—Welch ticket—Thos. Brown, A.J. Radcliffe, Robert Pa C.S_ Ramsberg, Levi Davis, E. J. , C. H. Cragin. Addison ticket—Wm. Ui John B. ba- vidson. Esau Piekrell, W. H. Robrer. The newly-elected Mayor and Council will catet upon the duties of their office on next On Tux Memcwaxts’ Excnance —Yesterday atterboon the merchants of Georgetown com- pleted the organization of their exchange, by adopting a constitution and by-laws, and elect- ing & presiden:, vice president, and five direc- tors. The impression bad been made that the Exchange would be composed of the Water street merchants exclusively; but that was ROt so, as shown by the adoption of an article sn eben all the —— 3 the town eligible to membersh: van Lyon was elected ident, (eo. Waters vice president, aod A.H. Pickreli, A. H. Herr, Pewer Berry, Jobn B. Davideon, and B. Barby directors. The officers and directors, with a treasurer and secretary to be elected by them, will cou- sututea board of management, to organize next Wednesday. after which the Meetings of the board will be beid quarteriy The arrangements for tue daily business trans- actions of the Exchange will be speedily made. Bei prepowa xe oceupy the rooms of Davidson & . in which the Exchange was organized, for the daily business. These rooms are well located on Water street, and are of ample dimensions for the imitiatory business of the Exchange. —En > Por? er GRonestows. tered—steamer Jno. Gibson, Puller master, from New York ; Thos. E Cahill, Norris oe, —, from tie more ; sehr. ercan Eag! as ter, do, with merchandwec” ‘pores aon ne — nard, Hubbard master, for Norfolk, ary Floun 4Bp GRalm MARKRT.—The market ceptinues witbent change of prices. Traneactions light, and no receipts of flour or arain reported. corver Bighth otrects, (Opposite Hortsern Laverty marker) Wasuincrton, D, G. BEGULAR GALES, MONDAY, WBDANIPAY, FRIDAY. ents solielted. Liberal advance made Cs & Particular te the sale of Beal Batete.and Roussbold Foraitere' private et Rmccep FEIONS. BO. J. JOHNBON & CO. Are selling Merrimack, Sprague, and Pacific CALICORS at 20 conts; Wamsutt,s12k0.; OOT- ‘TOMBS et vory low prices. Also, receiving, afine agsortment of Spring PaBASOLS; White Marosilies OOUNTEB- PALES, very superior and cheap; Oustain DAM- AGK end many other desirable and sheap goods, JOHNSON & SUTTON’S OLD STAND, te 25. Qh Ted street.