Evening Star Newspaper, January 18, 1868, Page 1

eta LN EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY SUNDAY EXCEPTED AT THE STAR BUILDING, S. W. Corner Pa. avenue and 11th street, BY NOYES, BAKER & CO. ie The STAR is served by the carriers to their subscribers im the City and District at Tex CEyts PER WEEK. Copies at the counter, with er without wrappers, Two CxnTs each. Price vor Maturxo:—Three months, One Deliar and Pifty Cents; six months, Three Dollars; our year, Five ellars. No papers are sent from tbe office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published on Friday morning—One Doliar and a Half a Year. SPECIAL NOTICES. ——— ee BATCHELOB’S HAIR DYE. Hoortano's GERMAN BITTERS THE EVENING STAR._ Washington News and Gossip. Sreaxxr Courax’s Recrrrion.—The com- AND HROOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC, nares, 0 ae modious parlors of Speaker Colfax’s elegant pen i Prageiats and Perfumers; | residence, on 16% street, facing Lafayette Ses Boak polled at opi nia Factor, Square, were thronged last evening with dis- tinguished citizens and etranger=, the occasion being his first reception this season. Visitors eommenced to arrive shortly after #e’clock, and from that hour until after 11, were constantly arriving and departing, the reception rooms being crowded during the whole time. Mr. Gelfax, whose frank expression, -agrerable manners, and dignified bearing, make a fayora- bie impression upon all who meet him, either socially or on business, received his guests in the most cordiat manner. It is not mach to <ay a pleasunt word to tnose who visit us, but when they come by hundreds, each one differing from the others in habits, thoughte, sentiments, and feelings, it is Dot so ensy to vary the phrases of greeting, and say to each one just the thing THE GREAT REMEDIES FOR ALL DISEASES AYEB’S CHEBRY PECTORAL, Fon Diszasts oF Tazoar ayo Lunes, sucn ‘oR ae ov Te Bao: LIVSS, OTOMACH, OR DIGESTIVE ORGANS WOOFLAND’S GERMAN BITTERS Is composed of the pare juices (or.aa they are med. sinh termed, Bevracts) St Haste, Herbe, and ‘making & preparation, highly concentrat Ed coclrely free from alcoholic admuztere of ame HOOFLAND’S GERMAN TONIC Isa combination of sll the ingredients of the Bit- ‘ters, with the purest of Santa Cruz Rum he or she most likes to hear, and send them wth nidbaturckudnte eae away well pleased with their entertainer Those preferring 8 Medicine free from Alcoholic e@mixture, will use HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS. ‘Those who bave no objection te the combination of the Bitters. as stated, will use HOOFLAND’S GERMAN TONIO. They are both equally good, and contain the game medicinal virtues. the choice between the two Ddeing a mere matter ef taste, the Tonic being the moet palatable. and with themselves. This seemingly easy, but rare and difficult art Mr. Col- fax seems to possess in an eminent degree. After a pleasant word to each of his guests last night, be introduced them severally to hix mother and sister, Mrs. and Miss Matthews, who stood upon his left, and who, by their engaging manners, at once removed alll restraint from their visitors, except that imposed by the recognized laws of social intercourse, and made them feel at home. Altogether, the reception was as agreeable as it was brilliant and iro- posing. The elegance of the ladies toileties wax a marked feature of the occasion, The gentler sex in our country, who have always dressed expensively, have not always displayed good taste; but the violations of the laws of bar- Dg else could reach them. under the CuERRY Pxc- w subside dit a tion from it. Astima fe always relieved and often wholly cured by it. Broncuitis is generally cured by taking the Cc Prctot fi ‘small and frequent dosee, Bo gen ‘are ite virtues known that we néed The stomach, from s variety of causes. euch as | not publish thecertifieates of them here, or domore Indigestion, ia, Nervous Debility, etc., Eevely opt ta bare im tenctions deranged Shs Liver, #y zing 84 closely aa it does with the Stomach, then becomes affected, the result of whieh fe that the suffers from several or more of the fi disease Constipation, Flatulence, Inveard Piles, Pulness of Blood to the Head, Acidity ef the Stomark, Nausea, Heart- iy than assure the maintained. De 2.0. rae OS easy atta, x he Bold by all Druggiste everywhere. deze: DAW. cose os i 3 ™ KNOW THY DESTINY. MADAMEE.F. ERORBTQS the grent Bastich bern, Diseuet for Reed. Feiness Bae aed The alo ege sy inometrician.whe | mony, or of pleasing contrasts in color, and of = oe i: ae aah Worid: baa now herself ‘at Hi Proportion in form, are not so frequent and glaring ax in former years, Mrs. and Miss Matthews were, ax usual, elegantly attired last evening—tbe former ina plain drab silk, with Diack lace shawl; the latter in a white corded silk, elaborately fringed, and her hair most 1t would be well if tas or Fluttering at the Pit @ the Stomach, Swimming of the Head, Hurried or Difheult Breathine, Fluttering at the Heart, Qhokine or Suflcatine Sensations when ana Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, tareot the Yeu re ie piicant, together with | beautifully arranged. Dots or Webbs before the Sixkt, date of m position in life, leading traits of | thos: recognized as leaders in society always Duil Pain in the Head. Def- character, Ac. This ie n0 humbug.as thousands of showed such good taste. siency of Perspiration, Yei- In the early part of the ev downess of the Skim and corti ¥ a Ng, next to that the picture is whatit purports tobe, By in- Speaker Colfax and the ladies of his family, aS ee Slee fage ttebteiticg naar oad stating place of | General Phil. Sheridan, who was in uniform, den Flushes & Heat, Burning in closina #fty centeand stamped envelope addremsed | attracted most attention. He was cordially ih, aGaaniens anatase 46 indommnon or returs mall Ai cemamtcetiees | EFected wherever he made his appwarance, aud id Great Depression of Spirits. secredly contdential, | Address, in, cont nee althongh the ladies did not kiss him as in some ‘The sufferer from these diseases should exercise | HAgacs'y y © THORNTON, FO Box feciy’’ | Other cities he has visited recently, some of = Saperen Santas aes ae pe ‘i them looked as if they would like to, if they wared from investigations and inquiries pos- NEW MARRIAGE grins, dared. seeres true merit, to c&iifally compounded te free coh zenay FOR sours. ye, SE sre Later in the evening General Grant made his Hieait a reputation Yor the Cure ofthese ditecusn, | and Reriy Meaheed, wick ereces impediments te | Appearance, looking very tranquil considering Ha this connection we would submit those well | MARRIAGE. with turemeans of relief Sant te | the agitation of which he is the center. Many Rnown remedies— J. other distinguised persous were present, among them Hon. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War: Major General O. O. Howard, whose “empty sleeve,” is a reminder that religious ‘envelopes, free of : BRILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard Amocietion Philadelphia, Pa. ve HOOFLAND'’S GERMAN BITTERS, FREE TO EVERYBODY amp A Large pp. Circular. ing information of the 7 . greatest importance to oung of both sexes. fervor and personal courage are not incom- HOOFLAND'S GEEMAN TONIC, PS me ae Frohne mee g patible; Vice President Wade, whose successor in the PREPARED BY DR, C. M. JACKSON, eee {gang lady or gentleman should fail to send nate is already elected; Hon. W. F. erpanvend Setves 244 t-paid. by re- | Robinson, ot New York, formerly well know1 PuiraDEtraia, Pa. i - re Brees hack, as “Richelieu,” of the New York Tribune; Sena- tor Morrill, of Maine; ex-Postmaster General Horatio King; Don Colonel Domingo F. Sar- miento, Minister from the Argentine Republ Senators Drake, Harlan, Brown, Wilson; Rep- resentaties Kelly, Williams, Shanks, Hunter, Lafiin, Orth, Ingersoll, Ames, Julian, Miller, Pike, Washburn, of Indiana, Elliot, Bor well; Generals Ord, Thomas, and Vincent; vernor Hunt, of Colorado; Prof. Pierce, uperintendent Coast Survey; Prof. Hilgard, Coast Survey: Hon. Freeman Clarke, formerly Comptroller of the Currency; Hon. Hamilton Fish, of New York; Surgeon Edwards and Lieut. Morris of the Navy; M. D. Twenty-two years since they were first intro- duced into this country from Germany, daring which time they have undoubtedly perfoi more cures, and benefitted suffering humanity toa KEE gate then apy other remedies kuown to Pe. ve ‘These remedies will effectually cure Liver Com. aint, Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Chronie or Nerv lebility. Chronic 3, Disease of the Kid and all diseases arising froma Disordered . Stomach, or Intestines. mouth remedied with the skill rience. D® sss, DENTIST, Bo. 310 Pennstivania AvEnvg, 10th ats. we aRE OF DENTAL SURGEnee 0634+ D®- LE¥1E & Davis. DENTAL Assocta- No. 260 PENN’A AVE., Between 12th and 13th streets. TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOU? PAIN. DEBILITY, C ever: Prostration 0 rere Labor, Hard- Exposure, Fevers, &c. ‘There is no medicine extant equal to these rem edies in such cases. A tone and vigor is imparted tem. the appetite is strengthened. {he stomach digests promptly, the pi Goni, Spanish Minister; and Hon. Jos A. Ware, Solicitor Sixth Auditor's Office, besides a great number of prominent citizens ‘omes sound ¢ ‘given = . | of Washington with their families, Newspa- ToD SSd pervous invalid Seiad Tae nee ne eee at cae was present 1A force—Speaker Col- ¥ r pationt wi | be ——— Cx ge fax’s former connection with journalism may PERSONS ADVANCED IN LIF, will be de. Phen ther Pearl ave cade. The | account in part for his popularity with the make Teeth on Associati to — e aaa gien ie 2 ie eenared, 10 make see knights of the pen and pencil—most of the city hia ‘and Boston prices. All And feeling the hand of time weighing heavil * snath God 1a the nse of ibis SITTERS oF the TONIC eee recAl persons wishingdea. | Papers being represented, white of the Wash- that will instil new life into their veing, restenaic work done cam have it ascheapasin the shove. | ington correspondents we noticed half a dozen sg mesrure the energy and ardor of more youthfal | Bamed cities. All work w Treated tn ee eatest | or more. A magnificent boquet of exotics, on dness to thelr Temelning Store’ | sathtactions Persons wills mailto ilseiar: | the piano in the main reception room, yeas amine our work before getting it eleewhe: greatly admired by the lady visitors. This re- ception was one of the most delightful given iedeneeen ates fall one-half of PAWNB: tn sem, one. of aR ~ ee be female portion of our population are seldom in PAWN-BRUKER.—B. BURN- Powitical.—The greatest activity exists in ipretsinn Bacectpar cue smhptonne theft one | DL latin saya isin tree, threo, Soors doth political parties in New Hampshire, and devoid of ail energy, extremely nervous, and have | Pouth, of Pensylvania. avenue, mal eminent men on both sides are preparing to Be appetite. Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Pistols, Mech take the stump. The contest promi=es to be Tothis clase of persons the BITTERS, or the | Tools, Ladies! and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel TONIC. is eepecially recommended. exceedingly close one, and each party professes to be able to carry the State. —— The Convention of the Grand Army of the Republic,” in Philadelphia, on Thursday ‘all descriptions. Pe Oi Gold and Silver bought: Business WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN jential. no 18-3. co - STABLISHED 1652. Are made strong by the use of sither of these rem | Fi) STABLIGH: edies. They will cure every case of MARASMUS mensene ~ | adopted the following resolution oe between 4% and 6th str Resolved, That the veteran soldiers and <ail- os [ages sed have accumulated in Immediately in rear of National Hotel.| ors, steudlfast now as ever to the Union and ands oF © a bat # will allow of the publication of but a few. Those. It wilt be reed, are men of pote and of sach standing that they murt be believed. flag, fully recognize the claims of General of the Army of the U: the coufid eople, and recor resident of the Uni States, in implicit contidence that the victories won under his guidance in war will be fully carried out by hun in peace in suc measures as shall secure the full fruits of our exertions.” As has been stated heretofore, Gen. Logan was elected Grand Comman: Advances made in all sums on merchandize at the =e rates, and for any length of time. oe lh LISHED FIRM OF TESTIMONIALS. HON. GEO. W. WOODWARD. Chih Justice of the Supreme Court of Puicaverrura, Mare! rest on sume ‘Hooftand’s German Bitters’ i Business strietfy conndenti fol ia diseases of the digestive organs, | 900d bought for cash and sold at private sale. And of great benebt in cases of debility and waut of WOOD AND COAL. se. jesired servoussction in the system. Yours. truly. ‘s rights has not been without ta GEO. W. WOODWARD.” results. as we notice 1 Miss Emma Hunt was el HON. JAMES THOMPSON, : Judse of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. PriLaveLruia, April 23, 18%. 1 consider * Hooflan's German Bitters’ « valu tic medicine im cases f attacks of Indigestion or Dyspepsia. I can certify thie from my experience of it. Yours, with respect, JAMES THOMPSON.” FROM REV. JOSEPH H. KENNARD.D D., of the Jower house of the Legislature of unat * of the ce4t AND WOOD. ADVANCE IN PRIGES IN CONSEQUENCE Pi Jouponse AND TOLLS having hy State. This is, we believe, the first es kind on record, —The Louisiana Republican Con on Tuesday last nominated the following Sinte ticket :—Governor, H.C. Warmouth: Lienten- ant Governor, Oscar J. Dunn; Secretary of be Oumberland Lum: State, George Bove: Attorney Gener: Pastor of Tenth Baptist Church, Phtladsiphia eaosss rs Dr. Jackson—Dear Sir: I have been frequently | OAK AND PINE WOOD constantly Belden; Auditor, George M. Wick! requested to connect my name with recommenda eee Sr oe ated intendent of Education, Thomas W. Coa way; fone of dierent hinds of medicines rates eaters eebeny® Coal, 084 G50 BO | Tovasurer, A. Duvalet. The following con- 465 Ninth etre at on Rand ¥. i een 2 Branch office at our yard and wharves af foot of treet. no Dave In all cases declined; zressional nominations haye also been made :— im Various instances First district, J. H. Sypher: second, Simon Jones; third, J.P. Newsham, The fourth and fitth districts have not yet been made, Mr. Warmouth and Mr, Conway are both northern men, the former having been provost judge under Gen. Bauks, and the latter having been commected in some way with the Freedmen’s Bureau, Mr. Dunn is a colored man, of edu- cation and fine manners, The convention took no action on the Presidential question, the Cen. tral Republican Committee having previously declared for Judge Chase, —According to the New York Times, Gen- era) Butler admits that +the Radicals in Vir- ginia cannot carry their constitution, unless they have the State government given to them.” —-The South Carolina Convention, now in session, has a colored majority of ten. What a change for the once pretentious and defiant “Palmetto State?’ —The Nation, edited in part by a son of William Lioyd Garrison, and which com- menced life asan ultra radical paper, is now out against Judge Chase as a candidaw: for President, —The nomination of Judge Thomas as Chief Justice of the State of Massachusetts was negatived by five votes to four, in executive Seventh of val de for Liver Com- 4 valuable preparation. In but usually, I doubt not, it to those who suffer from stem and especially mt. itis a safe some cases it may fail will be very beneficial the above spusee = ‘OUFS, Very respectfally. J. 8 KENNARD, Eighth, below Coates street. —_—__—_—_—_——— DANCING ACADEMIES. Bh ae) asee 200n from tan be rented Dicx EN’S WORK 4 CHEAP EDITION FOR THE MILLION. Clear Type, Handsomely Printed, and of Conve- nient Size. The following Volumes are now ‘ours traly. EB. D. FENDALL. CAUTION. Booftand’s German Remedies are connterteited tee the sigpatare ef C. M. JACKSON is on . tbe wrapper of each bottle. Aul others are coun- terfeit. Meliionhtore, No. 631 ANCH BTBERT Tune delphia, CHARLES M. EVANS, Proprietor, Formerly 0. M. JACKSON & OO. E} ‘The other Volumes will appear in rapid eucces- os spies uae, ih ae ser se council yesterday. The nomination wax ob- PRICES. Telit of the above cent fee by mail on receipt | noxious to many Republicans, + German . per bottle Price. Bros te naccres ear on aoe m1 e erent) opportunity to secare s cheep | pyncowat.—Hon. Thomas F. Bowie, of Md., ‘+ German ry hd . seared par bottle oe ball eases See"G? 2a. sy, CLUB cont. is at the National Hotel. ---General Lester forget to examine well the article wil be Coombs, of Kewtucky, and Hoa. John W. ay. in order te get the geastas 70" | plete sete Maer | Leftwich, of Tenn, are at the Metropolitan ng - cont. on ® Hotel. 0". 'E. A, De Paawa Fleury, toeretary Draggiste and Dealers everywhere oon Bawesas 4 eutt Jegation, ja at W! is Tue Renewat or Tax Dietucr Caanren. Mr, Harlan, chairman of the Senate District Committee, is preparing a bill embracing a charter for the District, to take effect on theex- ee of the present charter in May next. city of Georgetown and the county of Washi will be united with and comprised within the limits of the city of Washington. There will be uo distinction ‘in regard w eligi- bility to office on account of racé or color, aud many of the District offices now filled by ap- poiniment by the President, including those of Justices of the peace will b: made elective. The seven wards of Washington will remain un- changed, with Georgetown and the county as additional wards, ect to subdivision at the discretion of the Comacil, Salaries of the corporation ofticinls will not be fixed by the bill, but will be leit to the Common Goas- cil, as under the provisions of the present charter, ‘The bill will inelude the main features of te charter now in force, but will be more complete, being “reconstructed” instead of being pared on the plan heretofore pursued, that o' jing the expiring charters asa whole with afew amendments, and a clause repealing all portions incousistent with sach araendme! The hpenm be making pact a tory aud giv! it repr was discussed in the committe, but it dermed inadvisable, owing to the clause in the Constitution providing that Congress shalt have exclusive legislative jurisdiction. The bill will be presented in the Senate on Monday or Tnesday next. Try Waite Hoved.—There was a very large crowd of visitors at the Executive Mansion to- day, many of whom had an interview with the President. General Sherman, Secretaries Sew- ard, McCulloch, and Wells, Senators Norton, Dixon, and Hendersen, besides a large number of Representatives, called to see the Executive during the day. CONTRACTS AWARDED.— The contract for awarding the small twine for the use of the Post Office Department, for the ensning year, Wax, to-day, awarded to Messrs. Dempsey & O'Toole, of this city; that for the large hemp twine, to George MeCrea, of N.Y. and that for furnishing tetter balances, to Benj. Char. bers, of this city. The contract for furnishing the stuttionery and wrapping paper will be awarded on Monda: DFAD—A telegraphic dispatch hax heen re cvived here announcing the death, at the North, of Noah Smith, for many years principal clerk in the office of the Secretary of the Senate, SeORETARY STANTON was visited at the ‘War Department to-day by Senators Thayer, Edmunds, Wilson,Ramsey,Craigen, Pomeroy, Howe, and & number of Representatives. A DELFGATION of the American Board of Tmmigration had an interview with the Presi. dentto-day, re‘ative to the appointment of « Receiver for the Board, which the Execative ix authorized to do by act of Congress. Craaep To ne A Dkvosrrary.—The National Bank ot Te - &t Galveston, Texas, has yot- untarily ceased to be a Government depositar. and the securities held by the Treasurer of the United States will be forwarded to the e+ THE COURTS. Crrevit CouRT, Justice Wylie-—The jury in care of Gormon vs orporation of ’Wash- ington, brought in a verdict for plantiff; $100 damages. Patrick MeCatrey vs. Thos. Oats. Award of referee affirmed, and jndgment tor £49 with interest from April 13, 1506, and costs of ‘refer- ence. In re.—G0. L, Sherwood; petition of manda- mus. Conrt ordered that the re issued in this case be discharged, that the respondent be missed, and he have judgmeat and exe for the cost incurred by hint in the case Henry C. Blackman ys. T Court dedered a rale to tiff, returnable ith Februs: new counsel, 5 ‘The jury was finally Court announced that the Term, would meet on M tinne d again new trnl, & Equity Covrer, Justion Wy and M. Doun vs. Orla Ht. Donn et al Decree to sell real esta Thomat (. Donn, Esq, de. ceased, Truiman Cook ys. . Wiley, Leave x granted in this ease to am newer. provided woth instant Chafiin +t of, ler conferring the decree, pro coufesso, against James Ow the younger, and referring the matter to the Audi- tor. Geo. W. Uuermehte vs. R. former dreree, tru H. pre confession made Appointed to recover pre ine Bauman ys. Frank ring bill, auswer, and ecourtenjolued ‘the truxte: fro the 20th, as advertised, on condi pluinant’s paying cost of advertisement. ORPHANS € 4 Judge Purcell.—Fourth aud fitth individual Mi &ixth general aecounts of Thorax Cogan, guardian to orphans of Owen Murray deceased, approved and passed. Mall et ai: final, and Fighth and final inemne account of Wim. B. Kibbey, executor of Join B. Kibbey, deceased. approved and passed. inst account of Julia Ann Forrest, adminis tratrix of Jobu Forrest, ¢ dividual and first general accounts of same, as guardian to the orphan of John Forrest, de- ceused, approved and passed. Account of the personal estate of Dr. Be S. Bohrer, deceased, by Geo. A Bohrer, e: tor, and third a approved and passe Third account of Burk, (now Davis.) guardian to orphans of Jos. A, Burk, deceased, approved and passed, R. Snowden Andrews quiatlitind as adininis- trator of the personal estate of George T. An- drews, deceased; bond $1,400, Ordered, on application, that the executors of nz Thoma sh: { public anctiow, tor ‘h, the personal and real suas belonging to atid deceased, after givi and place of sale by advertising ten m sed, and first in- ri = EK Law DirricuL. been mentioned that the rey Were captured List week wapolis, The Gazette of that uVestagation of the matter © Taylor, sys: ‘These vessels were captured for violating the fifteenth section of the act of 13H by dredging tor oysters on or xbout Plum Point, one of the Jocalities excepted in the uw so lit PRaIng Vessels to dredge for oysters, ptain of the schooner Cora’ confyssed that he was dredging on Plum Point, and the evidence was conclusive azainst the others. The counsel for the defense contended that each of these parties had procured from the Comp- troller what purported to be # license, issued in pursuance on the act of 1867, chapter 18), but Which, in fact, was not the license authorized by said wet, insinuch as Plum Point, one of the eXcepted localities under section 13, was omit- ted from the license, aud that the parties were thereby misled and deceived, tud hence they should be discharged trom custody. The jus- tice stated that the omission aforesaid did wot Vitiate the: Iw, and that every Persons wits peesumed to be cognizant of the law: that he had understood that the Comptrotler hud in- variably caused a copy of the law to accom: pany eich and every license issued, in which ds embraced Plus Point. After able arguments by the counsel for the State and defense, the case was submitted. ‘The evidence agaiust the Cora being insufficient to detain her, she was discharged. In the case of the others a fine of $25) was iny on the Wspective cuptains, from which decison Mr. Alsquiih, defendants’ cous-el, appealed to the Rext wrm of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel} county, THE STRASETRG EXTENSION.—Govy, 5) in ~ late annual age = the ee Lemsiature, makes wi rence to 2 Fey teal t Tg extension: made within a I lease of the inde- inchester, furnishing @ most valuable con- neetion with the Valley of Virginia, With the same line extended to too much im- portance cannot be attached to this valuable acquisition.” oe , S7 A machiniste’'and blacksmiths’ benevo- pe NS bach ition bas been organiz- TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. This Afternoon’s Dispatches. FROM EUROPE TO-DAY. of George Francis Train and two at Queenstown—Thry rged with being Active Fenian-— ‘eedom of the Press in France—Opening of the Swedish Parti: {By Cable to the Associated Press.) Loxvox, Jan. is —When the Cunard steam- ship Scotia, Capiain Judkins, from New York for Liverpool, entered the port of Queenstown lastevening for the osual transfer of the London and Irish passengers, a strong police force quietly went aboard and arrested Geo. Francis Train, Grinnell, and Gee, three of the passengers who sailed from New York. tis understood that these gentlemen were taken into custody on x charze of being active members of the American wing of the Fenian organization. eee proceedings naturally ¢1 cause considerable excitement, both here and else. where throaghout the Kingdom, and especially among the American residents. Paw, Jan. 18—The Duke de Persigny, in » letter, objects to the bill recently proposed for the government of the press of the country. He thimus the will be allowed too m: lati- tude, While be would favor a bill designed to give more freedom to the press, the obvious peering dg! the provisions of the present bill would be to leave the jonrnals free to assail public and private character. Stockuoim, Jan. is.—The Parli At met yesterday. ‘ing, as usnal, delivered the Opening perch. Afler reviewing the state of e country, he entered upon the subject of the inefficiency of the army. He favored tae en- ment of all the male popnlation in the mi- litia, and the purchase of the most improved armé for the use of the army. Lonvox, Jan, 18—Noon.—American securi- ties are indemand. U. S.5.20's, 71,07. Ili- nois Central, 8. Eries, #\. Consols, an- changed, QureNeTOwN, Jan. i8—Noon.—The steamer Scotia, from New York. has arrived. Liverroot, Jrn. 1*—Noon.—Cotton excited: riers unchanged; sales of twenty thousand Rates, Corn dull. Wheat firm. Loxpor, Jan. 18—Evening. for money, and iar 5-20's 72." Iinois Central, 65. Eries, 0454. Livrrroot, Jan. 15—Cotton active, excited, and adveneed an id. Sales of twenty thon, sand bales. Upisnds, 9%. Orleans,7%. Corn firmer. Provisions firm. Sugar dull. ‘onsols, 92% for account. U. 5. SOUTH CAROLINA. Gov. Orr's Address to the Reconstruction ‘onvention. {Special Dispatch to the Star.} CHARLESTON, Jan. 18.—Gov. Orr addressed the Conyention last night for over an hour. He recommended that suffrage be restricted by property or educational qualification; that the Convention remove the disabilities from all white men now disfranchised; that education be provided for all, and that 4 poll tax rather than a tax upon property be levied for this pt ; that the disabilities be removed from the Judicial officers of the State, and that they be continued in office: that a proper homestead law be enacted, say 30 or 100 acres of land in the country and house and Jot in town, these not to be liable to attachment for old debts. That the Convention pass an ordinance afford- ing relief to debtors in general. inasmuch as the military stay Jaw applied only t@ debts incurred during the war. He recommends the repudiation of all obligations ineurred in the purchase of slaves, and the abolition of un- pricopment for debt. He said 2 empty, but urged the passage ofan ordi recognizing all State debts incurred before and Express A ent Refuses to obey the O: of the Mili ry Geverner—Ex-G Jenkins Coming to Washington—Order of the Military Treasurer. {Special Dispatch to the Star.) ATLANTA, Jan. 18.—The State Comptroller wax removed at his own reqnest, he stating to the Military Governor that be would not sign ny warrants issued by him, and asking that a military man, and uot some ioadying renegade, be appointed bis succes-or. The express ageni at Milledgeville was ordered by the Military Governor to deliver money packages into the Ireasnry ax heretofore and refused. Governor Jenkiné was in Milledgeville this morning, but istoleave immediately for Washington. The military treasurer has ordered payment to the convention of moneys from the State road as soon us received, until members are paid in full. ‘This division of these earnings will, py Gov. Jenkins’ statement, endanger the regular payment of the interest on the State bonds, the State— The Campaign in the Eighth District. [Special Dispatch to the Star.) CoLvanvs, Jan. 1%.—The Democratic mem- bers of the Legislature have had a caucus to pertect the programe agreed upou at an infor- mal caucus on Tuesday last. It was deter- mined that the State could be redistricted so as to ive them thirteen out of nineteen Congres: men to be elscted this fal tain defeat of Scheuek, She! Ashley, and Lawrence. campaign for the election of ¢ man in the Eighth Distr side, has opened in good {Special Dispatch to The Star.) PuiLaveeriia, Jan, 15.—Mrs. Lizzie Gra- lam, who was deliberately shot in a house on Titzwater street. near Eighth, on Thursc her husband. Redmond Graham, died at a late hour la~ The U States Marshal, yestorday, 100 barrels of contraband whisky at anctio ‘The price obtained was x2 per gallon—the exact amount of the Government tax. tel XPLOSION OF FIRE-WORKs. . Penx., Jan, 18, werrible ex- n of fire-works occurred this morning at the confectionery establisiment of Knable & Schrock, in Smithfield <treet, occasioned by the friction of # falling box of fire-works. Jolin Schrock, son of one of the proprietors. was fatally injured. Leany Campbell and Fred. Ramsey were killed by suffocation, Lo=s about 22.000, which is covered by insw cr. DEATH OF JOHN JACOB ASTOR, 3K. pecial Dispatch to the Star.) EW York, Ian, iX—John Jacob Astor. sr, in this city yesterday, in the sixty-sixth year of his age. SUGAR MARKET IN HAVANA. HAvaNa, Jan. is—Sngar; sales of No. 10 to 12 at Ta7k, and No. 15 to Ww at 8ya9y reals. Freights are a shade higher, and small vessels are in demand. —__-++e--_____ a7 The Rolla Erpress bas in: mation deemed reliable that the mysterions ¢ law James Jamison has been shot and killed while “in the act of ewrying away a piece of rope having a horse attached to one end.” SA colored Conservative Club bas been formed at Montgomery, Ala. Resolutions were adopted taking strong ground against the rati- flication of the new Constitntion, as adopted by the Reconstruction Convention. W7-A Nashville paper states that President Jobnson has purchased a fine farm of several hundred acres, containing 2 superior mill «ite in Greene county, Tennessee, 10 which hein. tends retiring at the close of his term. 87 About $100 in and silver was stolen trom Rev. C. J. Gibson, in Petersburg, last Saturday. This money had been raised since the war, for the purpose of erecting in hix chureh-yard, a shaft in honor and memory of the Southern dead. 87 The system of education introduced b; the Al futon will fifth of all the revenue collected from the a besides the poll-tax, the proceeds of public Siac SC RSA PORES. WO Ae 7 From the 9th to the of there were six deatbs from in An- tovin, Texas, nnd the ‘the latter date, as “being on the very verge ‘Internctional says, two of the 87 The Bulletin Revere maccoronas FORTIETH CONGRESS. This Afternoon’s Proceedings. Saturpay, Jan. 18, AU) rising 40° porvepal eapuaneaion ant & 5 imgto a x! jon, said in img over the Congressional Globe of thix morning he saw some remarks that be was re- of baving not apply to him. The onl the army, wearing shou! who was killed at Gettysburg, bad other relatives in the ayes they wore the garb of the soldier and Dot wear straps. So far as the charge that he (Mr. F.) had wn desired for two offices, he to say that in 161 he” raired a iment and went into the service, and while was fighting rebels in the field his constituents, without his the Tice, elected him again to represent them in position in the army, and received the compti- ment of being asked by the of War to remain in the service. At that time, he would repeat, he was in the army south of the Po- tomnc, doing what he could to saye the country from the attacks of the rebels. His col- league conld not say as much, for while he as above stated, his colleague was a member of a lodge of the Knights of the Golden Circle, and was fighting the Government in the rear. He would add, that so far from ever desiring to take pay for two offices, he bad resigned his commission in the army on the day that his Congressional term commen 4th day of March, 1863. Mr. Ross denied that he had ever been a member of the Knights of theGolden Circle, or of any kindred orgunization. He had opposed the mes of armed redel« and traitors during the war as he now op) the schemes of the disloyalists who were attempting to ignore and abrogate the Constitution. Mr. Farnsworth inquired of his colleagne whether he had not said, from the stamp in linois, that the war was an abolition war, and that ke would not vote a manor a dollar to Prosecute it. Mr. Rorr denied that he had said all of that. He said that the war had been perverted from its original bo opposed it on that ground; but he believed he had always voted for men and money to crush armed rebellion. r. exid he was bound to accept the denial of his colleague: but, in all candor. be would ask why he bad made the statement. He bad been so informed at different times, and only this morning was informed again by a friend, who said he had in his possession a report of a to have been made = Rossin a Lodge of the Knights of the | iden Cirele, which speech was reported by a party who was presen’ when it was 4 He (Mr. F.) bad been further informed this morning. by a gentleman in whom he had con- fidence, that Mr. Ross had proclaimed from the stump, in Illinois, that the war was an unholy, abolition war, and thut he was opposed to it. r. said if an affidavit was made tat he bad ever been a member of a Lodgr of Knights of Golden Circle, or had made a speech to them, he would still pronounce it false, for there was not a word of trath in the allegation, ‘On motion of Mr. Kelsey (IN. Y.), the House Tesolved itself into Committee of the Whole, Mr. Dawes (Mass.) in the chair. Mr. Baker (Iil.) addressed the committee in opposition te the appropriation of money for the purchase of Alaska, arid argued that there should be no further acquisition of wrrivory on the part of this Government. Mr. Kelly (Pa.) next secured the floor, and addressed ‘the House npon the results of the late wer, which he‘urgued had given the coun- try an impetus in every wa} have otherwise attained, it advanced imdus- trial pursuits, increased the population of the country, and ing in The ve Ws a better . de., ke. then proceeded to address himself to the financial condition ef the comntry, txa- the gave hix views at lengih upon the resourers of the country, developed and un- developed; spoke in glowing terms of the re- sources of the South, and advocated a lnw Which would give perfect protection to ail branches of American industry, Mr. Woodward (Pa.) next proceeded to adt- dress the Houre upon the subject ot the finances, | and Was speaking when our report closed. The property of the late Gen. John H. Cocke, near Charlottesville, snd the University, was sold at auction on Wednesday. About 11 acres, situated between Charlottesville and the Uni versity were sold for $7,441, and 20 acres near the University, brouzhi $75), all being pur- bell. J.D. Imboden. for a writ of mandamus to compel Gen. Schofield w sllow Mn to vote, is set for a hes in the District court, at Richmond, on the 13th of ne month. Mr. A. G. Riddle, of Washington, has been reinined by the Government W resist the petition, The jail of Lonisa county was set fire to one day Inet week by a drunken negro, who bad committed for some offence, and totally uumed. The man who set iton fire was the only inmate, and narrowly eseaped being burut to death, A propos! jon has been made to the Common Counc ereburg. by Mr. RO. James, to light the streets of that city with kerosene, in- stead of gas, which itis said w ill effect a saving of $2.00 in the city expenses. The Petersburg Express of yesterday says “We were told by a gentleman yesterday afwr- noon that several ladies had, on that da forced to burn their bedstea: keep their children from tree: A military order issued in Ly that no liquor shail be sold to U. 8. soldiers in that place, and that all houses of ill-fame fre~ quented by soldiers shall be closed. The farm of Mr. Amos Janney, ty, bas been sold for $14,000, to not Weet Virginia. 1. contain BHICKLAVERS’ INTERNATIONAL Convex- ON.—This body has been im session in New York this week. On Wednesday Mr. J. Ed- ward Kirby, of Bultimore, Md., the present incumbent, was duly elected secretary by é2 out of a total of -2 votes. The election was oT subsequently made panimous, and Mr. Al- bert Pearte. of Pittsburg, Pa., vice secretary, by 8 vote of 50 out of 77. Am election for treas- urer was then held, which resulted in the choice of Mr. J. h Hack» yania, by & vote of 42 out of 7 tice system, the of Pennsyi- The appren- iebt-hour question, and the question of what constitmtes a strike, were rec- ommended to be referred to the committee on general good. The committee suggests that the subordinate union~ should regulate the appren- tice system in such manner as shall be most conducive to their local interest. The jt ment of a committee of two to confer wi Plaster: rs’ Union was also ‘Com: munications from local unious were then re- ceived. The secretary recommended the estab. lishment of a monthly journal, which shall be the organ and advocate of the union; which recommendation was approved by the conunit- tee appointed to examine his report. A petition Was presented by a delegate from Cincinnati, Obio, asking that journeymen bricklayers in that city be suiwees ies their sonx to work with them upon im This subject referred to a committer. _ —_—_—_—_____ S87” Stephens ts «till in Paris. B27 Candidates for the Vice-Presidency on the Grent ticket multiply in all parts of the country. 82” Minneapolis butchers saw their meat in. stead of cutting it Cause nat etroee. 87 Belgium furnishes the largest number ape ey | the Papal be 7 , Linois State Committee decided that horse racing is not axrieuitrst nad, Paris hes a new to on being ttle globes of Tock. with water and miniature sea fishes and mollnses, 67 District Attoruey Martin, who shot Judge Bb i ite, has Bese ‘been admitted to bail in of two was urpose into an abolition war, and | that it would not | neial stand. | THE CHARGES AGAINST GENERAL The Leavenworth “onr-rr tin, of lant Phere. et wy Timinary exw ation t *, for fee athered’ munter of Cusries Sobmson.|pri- Tae in company, K, 7th United States cavairy. mn KR. M. West, of company A, tinet wm s- We abridge his statement ‘Coster was Heutenant colons! of the rori- ment, and Cook 8 first beutenant m tt, Jow sen died uear Fort Wallace, on the ith or en of lass July, Up to 2 p. m. of the 7th be was ©” duty as private in Witness’ company At that cme six men were seen leaving cunp, Two mounted were ordered by Cieneral Custer to pursue and bring Bone of them im alive. A government wagon Trturned, bring- ing thrve men who bad been shot, one of whom was Jobuson. Me was very feeble, aad seemad to be suffering very much from a wound im the bead. The wound which seemed to affect bim most was a pistol Bret wound entering the «ide of the head | Bear the right templs, and ranging down ward, | coming out near the left wide of the windpipe, | He had another wound in bis body, and oe ua hisarm. He was sbot in the Territory of Ool- orade, Ju! 1868. Witness applied to Gen. | Custer for medical attendaner for the wounded men, and was told that they were desertate, and 4 deserier was not entitled to any consid- eration, Witness urged that the wounded men Teort ve surgical altradance, which wasallowed after some further conversation. Witness did not see the shooting, bul heard the firing. Lieut, Cook was in one of the pursuing piticn He told witnest he had done seine of ; and boped none of thy wounded would am Jobneen was hale and hearty Before the shoo. ing. A detail of his company buried him, and witness read the Episcopal burial service at the grave. ‘On cross-examinabon, witness sementaren to have conversed with General Ouster Jobnson'’s being so desperate that be would not be brought back without a fight, and about Jobnson's being =o resolute that he might offer Tesistance. Major J. H. Elliott commanded one of the pursuing parties, and Liewtenant H, Jackson the other. and the or an hour and s batf. the order not t bring any in alive, and cannot say if Cook beard it, Heard Quster say some- thing to theeffect w goafter them and not bring any in alive. Was not at the exact epot where the parties rode off, but was in hearing distance The medical attendance was ordered at the ‘Ume it was applied for, after the conversation When re-rxamined for the State, witness sai, that hie remarks to General Custer about Jon: officers. besides the defendan the examination. On the second day Lient. Henry Jackson ws. tified that he was ordered by General Custer to pursue the deserters. to shoot them, and bring ta, Were present « ick none alive. H+ overtook two, who sur- rendered, and sent them back. He then sent after the others, and found Johnson lying on the ground wo: Dnt stw nothing of the shouting. Was leit by Major Elliot in charge of the three wounded. Major returned, and a wagon came for them. Witness thought Lieut. Cook was not present when the order Was given to bring none in alive. Clement Willis, one of the deserters, testified that he saw Lieut, Cook shoot Jobnson with a istol. Piliiles Moylan, first Hieutenant and adjutant, also said that an order was given to bring none back alive, and thought Lieut. Cook was pre. ent when it was given. This witness afded, that when the message came that three were wounded, General Custer ordered a sent after them, and a medical officer was in attendance betore Col. W | substance of the General's rej was that the men could haye necessary medical attendance. Tue Duet ix New Jumsny.—A shooting affair between a Southerner, Frederick Debel jeux by name s ing-house, and A. J. Pemberton, clerk in an importing house, took place yesterday moruing in Godwineville, New It seems that ny him toa ball at Irving Hall a few eve ings ago, and that while there the young wo- man told ber brother that Pemberton had ad- dressed ber in insulting language. This led wo | @ fight between the young men, which, it was thought, settled the mater. The wext day, however, Debeliewx sent a formal challenge io Pemberton, demanding au apology for his sister anda meeting with himself, The latter Pem- verton accepted, and accordingly en Wedues- aay night both young men, accompanied by friends. went to Pxtterson, where they took Toome at a hotel, and early yesterday morning they rode ont to a sequestered spot mearan old faciory in Godwinsville, where, the usual pa= ces having been measured off, the seconds tried to persuade their principals to settle the ditt. culty amicably. Pemberton was anxious to do so, but Debeliemx refused, threatening that it Pemberton did not fight be should not leave toe ground alive. At the word “fire” both pistols were discharged, Pemberton receiving @ severe wound, the ball fracturing bis skull and then glancing off, Debelieux uninjured, Ater Pemberton’s wound been the party hastened back to the city, arriving home at about noon.—New Fork Tribune. » REASON ARLE Ovren Rercsey.”—In the show-windows of one of our shops there was posted not many years since thix placard: “No reasonable offer refused.” It chanced that @ very pretty maiden was a clerk in the establishe ment. A youth just in the tender peach-blooma period, being somewhat of the fair noticed the placard as he passed by, am at once rushed into the slore, when the follows € conversation ensued: (Youth to the fair}— noticr¢ your placard In the window and mght I'd come in.” “Yee,” eaid the lady, “glad to se you; let me sell you some “Well,” said the youth, “1 would likepo buy some dry goods, but I wanta pretty little face in ‘em, I thought ax you refused no reasonable offer, | would take the best dress patiern You have and also yourself.” “Very well,” said | the fair clerk, “I must stick to the text. Its a | trade. Pay for the dress, and I'll throw my- self into it, im the bargain.” There was soon afer a wedding, and the sign “No reasonable offer refused.” beeamne quite popular among the lady clerks of the city.—Lewtston Journal. Formox News py Cann —Cable dispatches of last night say that in Cork on Thursday a vial Greek fire Was thrown at a witness for the Government in the Fenian trials here. The materis led to ignite, and no yery was done. No clue was obtained of the perpetrator. The sales of the ecclesiastical estates seque=— tered by the Italian Government prove very productive. The sums reulized at these sales erage appreciation of forty-three per cent.on the value of the property since Placed in the markets. ‘The Turki-h Government is seeking to raise joan in the English market, to be applied to nay at the mouth of the Advices from Hong Kong and Shanghai sta that another battle has been fought between the Tebels and Imperialists at Shintang, and the Imperial army, under Footal, was again de- feated Witt Vineca peNT.—At Germania, a small village in the town of Greenfield, Wiscoasin, something un- y, Occurred at the ‘while tapping a 1 of vinegar by inserting the faucet. Bringing 4 light in contact with the gas emit ting from the insertion the vinegar ignited and " exploded, the head of the same pass ing through a door, the ignited fluid fying in the face of a young German in the employ of me & Co. burning his face and RIOwS AcrT- of. . FE. Hasse being called rendered what relief medical skill could afford. ‘Tux Parer Aor —This is certainly There are “greenbacks, stapes," bosoms, collars and cufls; payer ton of paper however. comes from Maine, and i= specially addressed io the ladies, It ix hoped there may be no indelicacy in a simple mention of this pew manufacture, which is announced in tha Jocal papers ax juct of a “Paper Panta- lette company.” What next? rd eeesnenrpeenensennees 87 The heirs of the late John A. Washington, of Mount Vernon. have begun suit in Chicnzo for the recovery of one hundred thousand dol- lars worth of Teal estate in that city, which Was owned by Washington at the tim- he was shot in Virginia in 186i. the Washington heirs represeuted that estate would be confiscated if it remained in their name, and had it deeded to hyn for «afrty. it ! L I g ; z eff