Evening Star Newspaper, February 28, 1868, Page 1

EVENING STAR. | PUBLISHED DAILY SUNDAY EXCEPTED AT THE STAR BUILDING, 5. W. Corner Pa. avenue and iith street, sy NOYES, BAKER & CO. The STAR is served by the carriers to rir Subscribers in the City and Distriet at Tex Cxxts YER WEEE. ees at the ter, with OF without wrappers, CENTS each Prick ror Mattrve:—Three months, One Deller and Fifty Cents; six months, Three Dollars; ‘one year, sive Lellars. No papers are sent from ‘be office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published on Friday Moruing —+ne Dollar and a Half a Year. Fvoenng Stat. WASHINGTON. D. C., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1868. NE. 4,672. OFFTCTAL. Deragtwxnt or STATE, } Wasuixorox, February 2h 1602. 5 Infermation has been reeived at this De- tfrem Mr. ©. H. Loehr, the Consul of ited States at La Guayra, of the death, ‘©@ the sth of October, i867, at Caracas, of John Bracs HAL. LIST OF LETTERS. Remaining ington City Pest Office, Friday, February 25, 1565. jain any of these lettars the applicant Advertived Letters,” giving the date # not called for within one month they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. saree LAUIES’ LIST. 4 Oe: Emiiy. Berry ie Berry byuthée. Baker Tieton. Baker Moasien Mrs, out Bisset Mev, Buticr Kile, beaer Mates, Mary Aon. Boles Henrietta MD whee Bevten Jane. Bi i Mrs a raddock . Burnett ie, Bark Mire, Brice Mandy. Bryant Wm Saihe. Beam Saliie. Bland Lydia Mr Beli Mary Mre, Bell Jane, Bisckst Bestor Ada. it AMC. Dar aw Baro Hi aywoot MC. Hawa David W. Kdwd. Harrington Lt BJ — Fr—2. nt rab Halaer Fred W. Hil Geo KR. Haibart Gro, Hurly Geo. Hall HR, Holderby 3 B—2, Hor- | xicklJng Hendey Jeremiah, Harvey, Jamis’ Hen Gerson JT. Haruer J 8. Hall Jas, Hoffman Leo, Herrick jarens Mortimer. Harley Mau | riee. Hall Edwin. Hay sty Aardin: Hall Richard A. Hodgkins RB, Bickley Heath 8 A. Henedale BR, Halaban TR, Heam Cap Thos W. Hongh TB, Hoow T K, Hellmuth Thos, | Hermann Victor, Hodson Wm—2, Harrman Wm H. Harteborn Wm BA, Howland Wm. Pires y =. Howley W A. Hedges Dr W B, Hall William, 5 Honce Wm. Barr Wm. 1 & J—Jackson A J, Jamieson Chas 8, Jonce k . Juarebe BH, James E. Jordan M$, Jameson Isaac, Jackson JC, Jubnson James, Jonnsoa Jno Jae no & Jones 4K. Jonee Col IE jones Juo B, Joachim M—2. John: Richard, Johnson Samuel, jghnson WB, obi Rev lames, ca £; iJ al J, Kin; Rev pt HK, é. . Kinse- King HB. Krouse fi n Col. B. Kelso Ken ane Kennedy LW. Kirk Mr Kelly Pierce &, Kelly F. Kenna smith, Keune: Wi ‘mT. Krum: uy Kellum JC. Ki nedy James. K » | tCbary Mre.¢ bald: | a ee ee a Watk well Eliss B Mrs. Caldwell M H | “ie b we kD See! Gheces 5S res Sheer Bie See lode | a array ity ire. Cressy n ster Kate Mra. Mar} Ann, Camp Mary Mrs, Corbett Lizzie | Joust t one Big doy,Cogrchit Mary Corwin wit, Carte Lens c,) Gator Satan Gs i rw varte Lena ic, " x _ Lancaster Wm 8. WB. Suse Sirs. 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Young Thom, Foung Jno, 1 Theo 8. Mos) LE aNgocs —West Dorsey Laundry: to the Sec 'y of the New England Ing. Co; SY. P. Mr WON. LG. HO. it S.J, BOWEN.P.M. +210 sas | @F A New York letter says: It is reported | on good authority that a majority of the eccle- tical court have found that Rev. Mr. Tyng guilty of a violation of the canon law, and at Bishop Potter has been so notified accord. | ingly. ‘The latter says that in due tine be will | make the fact known. Public admonition i< | the penalty of the first o 7 The Richmond Whig says that a large ajority of the pop ulation of Virginia think at Wealth is ip the cities, and that the eity 1s pinee to get rich. It telix them that this is a delusion. and that the cultivation of the lands of the state in small farms, by personal indus— try, would show that the surest way to make money and Wo grow rich is to till the soil. &7~ A lad of seventeen named Merritt Learned And bis sister, the latter dressed partly in boy's clothes, were detected im an attempt to enter Chellis & Hunt's store at Fairfax, Vt., with a | fulee key a few mghts ago. and arrested. Io- vestigation showed that their father compelled aibem to steal, and that he made tne key. The | iniher was also arrested and all plead guilty. |. S7°-The master masons of Hartford, Ct..h ve formed a protective association desigued toas sert the mutual dependence of capital and Ixbor. BFA torrent of boiling water burst 4 through the shaft of un artesian well, whic! Was being sunk at La Crosse, Wis., scalding several men. melting off the snow for some six ners and boiling things gemerally. S7-The news-dealers of Evansviile, Indiana, have agreed among themselyes to sell none of the vale papers which aredisgracing the ¢ity ot New Yor @7-On and atter March first next, the jour. ne; men masons and plasterers of Troy will comand s4 per day; also that the members of the Union will quit work on Saturdays at four © deck P.M. S27 Edwin Booth became so peawarsinee be | Playing “Macbeth,” at Chicago, that he severely on ‘Nagle (Macduff) in the combat scene. S7-The drawing-room cars, as they are called commenced running last Thursday even’ ¢ from Jersey oy to Chicago. These cars are said to have $22,000 each. 7 Prof. Lowe’s machine for mannfacturing ice bas beeo completed by the Ames’ Company, of Chicoper, and is said to be successful in its operation. #7 The Governor of Colorado refuses to sign drvoree bible. Fm fF al & balky horse, fl his mouth appovotive mnlead eelesiiee ee ey slopeistatiats lg eto etntinn ven! EXTRA. THE STANTON-THOMAS CASE. THE SUIT OF GEN. THOMAS AGAINST MR. STANTON, A Ea Sh SUMMONS SERVED UPON MR. STAN- TON. ——_—_»——— HE ANSWERS THE DECLARATION. ae Yesterday the following sammons in the case of Thomas agt. Stanton, for false imprison- ment, (damages $150,000,) was issued from the office of the Clerk of the Qourt, and with a copy of the declaration (published in yesterday's StTaR) was placed in the hands of Marshal Gooding at 4 o'clock, for service: At law, No. 4,566, In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, February 2, 1997. Loren- xo Thomas, plaintiff, vs. win M. Stanton, defendant. The President of the United States to the Marshal of said Districi, greeting-—Summon the defend- ant in the above entitled case to appear in said court on or before the first special term thereof, occurring twenty days after the service of this writ, and amswer the declaration herewith served; and warn him that, on default of so doing, the plaintiff may proceed to judgment and execution at the trial term of said court next after satd service. And do you return this writ into the clerk's office 1i after SeT vice, so endorsed as to show the manuer and time of executing it; and if you cannot serve it within six months, the day of its issuance in- clusive, then return it into said office for re- newal. Witness: D. K. CaRTTER. Chief Justice of said Court, R. J. Meigs, Clerk. Notx.—That the special terms of the court commence on the first Tuesday of every month except May, in which month they commence on the third Monday, and August, in wnich month there is no term of the court; and that the trial terms of the court commence on the first Tuesday of February, third Monday of May, and first Tuesday of November, when final judgments may be taken and execution awarded. At o'clock this morning Marshal Gooding appeared at the War Department, and on send- ing in his card was admitted. He immediately proceeded to the room of Mr. Stanton, and after passing the usual salntations Judge Gooding informed Mr. Stanton of his business, and the latter appeared to have expected it, and the sam- mons haying been served Mr. Stanton asked for a copy of the declaration, which Judge Gooding handed him, and remarking that his business was concluded, withdrew. The sum- mons was subsequently returned to the Clerk's office with the following endorsement: “Served the within at 9 o’clock, Feb'y 2th 1868. D. S. Goovrne, U.S. Marshal.” A NEW ASPECT OF THE CASE. Some of the friends of Mr. Johnson are rais- ing the point that the action of the House ot Representatives in respect to impeachment will not legally apply to‘him, but will defeat itself, in that the resolution passed by the House impeaches Andrew Jovnson, President of the United States: whereas, constitutionally and legally, Mr. Johnson is Vice President of United States, discharging the powers and dnties of the President in consequence of the death of that officer. They argue that the Constitution does not say, in case ot the death, resignation, or inability of the President, that the Vice President shall be President, but its language is:—«In case of the removal of the President from office, or of his death, resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, the same shall devolve on the Vice President.” The entry upon the discharge of the duties of the President by Mr. Johnson rendered it necessa- ry that the duties of the Vice President should be discharged by some other person, and ac- cordingly the Senate chose a President pro tem- yore, nota Vice President, to preside over its deliberations. They hold in this case that Mr. Wade is not Vice President, but a Senator trom Ohio, otherwise there would bea vacancy in the representation of that State. THE ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT. Goy. Boutwell, chairman of the Impeach- ment Commutter, informed our reporter this mormmg that he did not think the articles of impeachment would be reported to the House to-day. He says they are not yet completed, all statements to the contrary, notwithstanding. The Committee held another meeting to-day, and considered further various drafts ofarticles ofimpeachment, which have been submitted. Itis found very difficult to come to an agree- ment; there is so much difference of opinion Among various members of the Committee as to the character ot the articles to be reported to the House. It is understood, however, that a majority of the committee is in favor of confin- ing the articles to a few distinct charges, so as to dispense witha long array of witnesses, and & tedious trial, Gov. Boutwell is of opinion that should the committee be unable to complete the articles to-day, they wall certainly report to-morrow. THE WAR DEPARTMENT. Mr. Stanton remained at the War Depart- ment last night, and was visited by a large number of friends last evening and this morn- ing. To-day being pay day, quite a large num- ber of clerks and employers in the War De- partment and bureaus thereof were passing to and from the room of the disbursing clerk on the third floor. Gen. Thomas was at the build- ing between twelve and one o'clock to-day, and Went to the room of the Assistant Adjutant General, where he received bis private letters, and left after ashort conversation with Gen. Townsend. He did not go to the room of Mr. Stanton or make any demand for the office, 1s THE CAPITOL TO BE BLOWN UP? There is considerableexcitement here over a. reported attempt to blow up the Capitol, It has been the theme of consideration ever since the despatch of Superintendent Kennedy was read in the House yesterday. No new deyel- opments have been made, but the autborities here have taken complete precautions te pro- vide against any emergency. tena inci: PROMOTIONS IN THY TnEAsURY.—The fol- lowing promotions bave been made in the Treasury Department since February 15th: Secretary's Rey oe ae Hall and Horace MiMint Auditors: Omtcen Gh 9. Tl 1 's eorge O. Wunder, C. E. Lewis, E. N. Lamont, Wm. Russell, W. H. Wyko®, 'H. A. Davis, from Ist to 2d cinas: G.H- Thurston, W. A. m, A. Jackso H. M. Ewing, ©. A. Van A’ from 2d to 3d Hass. class. First Auditor's Office-—J. W. Anderson, from. Ist to 2d class. Recrirte PROM CusToMs.—The receipts from customs at the ports below named, trom Febru. ary 17 to 21, inclusive, were as follows: Bos- ton, $342,872.17: New York, @2,560,029.16: Phil adelphia, 36,221.23; Baltimore, $56,074.51; New Orleans, 1 to 8) $116,912.57; San Fran. cisco, January 13 to 16, $194,546.64; total, a3, 279, A650, Tux Wuite Hover.—The regular meeting of the Cabinet was held to-day, al) the mem. THE WAR OFFICE. THE WRIT OF QUO WARRANTO. THE PRESIDENT HAS ORDERED ApP- PLICATION FOR THE WRIT To MAD) THE COURSE TO BE PURSUED. —_—*——- ‘There is but httle doubt that the President has directed that a writ of quo warranto be ap- plied for to cause Mr. Stanton to appear in court and show by what authority he holds the Office of Secretary of War, but up to twoo’clock to-day the appliention had not been made to the courts of the District. The writ is so sel- dom used in this District and Maryland that there are but few acquainted with the course of proceedings incidental thereto, and there is some diversity of opinior on the subject. It is held by many, and we believe by some of the justices of the District Supreme Court that the first step is taken by the Attormey General or District Atiorney ‘who comes into open court and files informa- tion in which is set out all the facts, with a pe- tition for the issuance of a writ of quo warrants im the name of the Government, w show by what authority the individual holds office. The Court examines into the facts set forth, and orders the writto issue or dismisses the informa- tion. The counsel may argue at this point the question whether the writ shall isene. If the writ is ordered to issue, the court fixes a day on which the party appears, and testimony is then taken and the questions involved are argued. By some again it is held that an affidavit must be filed and leave obtained m open court to file ‘a petition for the writ. Others again hold that on the filing of information by the Attorney General ex officio, or the District Attorney, the citation or rule issues asa matter of course. The officer files his answer, thas joinmg is- ene, and the case is heard, when testimony is taken and judgment given, either dismissing the information or giving judgment against the officer, ‘The application had not been made up to 3 o’clock. at which time it was certain that it ‘would not be made to-day. Itis understood, however, that the papers have been prepared in the case. IMPEACHMENT RULES REPORTED. Senator Howard, from the Select Committee to-day reported to the Senate “Rules of pro- cedure and practice in the Senate when sitting asa high court of Impeachment.” The rales are based upon the usual rules adopted ip im- peachment trials, but with seme important amendments and alterations, as follows: It is proyided that upon articles being pre- sented to the Senate, the Senate shall at 1 o’clock p. m. of the day following sue presen- tation, resolve itself into a high court of im- peachment, A quorum of the Senate shail constitute a quorum of the conrt, and it shall continue in session (Sundays excepted) after the trial shall commence (unless otherwise or- dered by the court) until final judgment be The Chief Justice of the United States shall preside; notice shall be given him by the pre- siding officer of the Senate of the time and place fixed for the organization of the High Court of Impeachment, and he shall preside over said court until its final adjournment, ‘The presiding officer of the court may rale all questions of evidence and incidental questions, which ruling shall stand as the judgment ot the court unless some member of the court shall ask that a formal yote be taken thereon, in which case it shall be submitted to the court for decision, or he may at his option in the first instance submit any such question to a vote of the members of the court. At 12:30 p. m, of the day appointed tor the trial, the legislative and executive business of the Senate shall be suspended, and the Sec- retary shall give notice to the House of Repre- sentatives that the Senate is ready to proceed upon the impeachment. The hour of the day at which the Senate shall Sit as a High Court of Impeachment shall be (unless otherwise ordered) 12 o'clock m. The adjournment of the Senate, sitting as a Court of Impeachment, shall not operate as an ad- journment of the Senate; but on such adjourn- ment of the Court, the Senate shall resume the consideration of ite legislative and executive business. Witnesses shall be examined by one person on bebalf of the party producing them, and then cross-examined by one person on tae oth- er side. If a Senator is called as a witness he shall be sworn and give his testimony standing in his place. If a Senator wishes a question to be put to a witness, or \o offer a motion, or order, (except a motion that the Court adjourn,) it shall be reduced to writing and pat by the presiding officer. At all times while the Senate is sitting npon the trial, the doors of the Senate shail be kept open, unless the Court shall direct the doors to be closed when deliberating upon its decisio: All preliminary or interlocutory questions, and all motions shall be argued by on« person only on each side, and for not exceeding one hour on etch side, unless the Court shall by an order extend the time. The final argument on the merits may be made by two persons on each side. The argu- ment shall be opened and closed on the part of the House of Representatives, The following is the form of oath to be ad- ministered to the presiding officers and members of the Senate, sitting as a high Court of Im- peachment : “I solemnly swear (or affirm. as the case may be) that in all things pertaining to the trial of impeachment of —--——, now pending, I will do impartial justice according to the Constitu- tion and laws, so help me God.” If the impeachment shall not be sustained by the vote of two-thirds of the members present, & judgment of acquitta) shall be entered; but if the person accused in such articles of impeach- ment shall be convicted by the vote of two- thirds of the members present, the court shall Procced to pronounce judgment, and a certified copy of the judgment shall be deposited in the office of the Secretary of State, All the orders and decisions shall be made and had by yeas and nays, and without debate, except when the doors shall be closed for de- liberation, and in that case no member shall speak more than once on one question, and for hot more than ten minutes on interlocuwry questions, and~ fifteen minutes on the final question, unless by unanimous consent, ‘TRE NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PRevEx. ‘TION Ov CRUELTY! TO AXIMALS.—Mr. Wilson introduced in the Senate to-day a bill to ingor- th Porate the «National Society for the Preven{ Breraelty ty humanity” which wee Teforrell to the Distr! Tt names Po.rricaL.—Last evening the Baltimore Re- publican City Convention elected twenty-one delegates to the State Convention, which is to select representatives from that city to the Chicago Convention. C. C. Fulton was chosen as delegate at large from the citv; and the en- tire delegation are favorable to the nomination of General Grant and ex-Senator Creswell. Resolutions were unanimously adopted en- dorsing the action of the Honse of ta tives in impeaching President Johnson, and favoring his speedy trial; commending os rals Sherman and Thomas for their lotic action in ceclining to be used by Mr. Johnson his attempt to insult Gen. Grant; endorsing Secretary Stanton as “the right man in the right place.” and concluding by pledging the Convention and its representatives as = friends of “impartial manh od suffrage.” One of the ward delegations withdrew from the Con vention, and an attempt was made to organ- ize a meeting of the opponents of Grant and Creswell and the principles adopted by the Convention. —— The Concord Statesmen, in an article on the election prospects, says:—“The hopeful Prospects of the Republicans of New Hamp- shire has undergone no between our jastend this paper. All our accounts, it is true, are not alike favorable. are tobe encountered in some towns, and gains made in othe jut the general tenor of advices is that the Republicans realize the importance of the election are doing all in their power to achieve yictory, and have gone into the battle dewr- mined to win. — The venerable Horace Binney, of Phila- delphia, now in his 89th year, says of Senator Morton's speech on reconstruction, that ‘it could not have been better. Nothing more full, without overflowing; nothing more strong, Without rage; nothing so clear that 18 as deep: and, what it would hardly be possible to say of poetry, even by Denham, nothing so logical without being dry, bas been spoken or read for 4 long time in either house.” ——A Democratic meeting in New Orleans has developed the fact that Pendleton is the favorite of the rank and file,and Johnson the favorite of the leader: — At arecent supper given to prominent New Jersey Democrats at Trenton, it was unanimously resolved to present the Hon. Jno. P. Stockton as New Jersey's candidate for the next Presidency. —— A correspondent of the Pittsburg Com- mercial suggests the name of Hon. Roscoe Conkling as @ candidate for the Vice Presi- dency. —Im the Kansas Legislature resolutions have been introduced endorsing the action of Congress on the impeachment questions. —The Kentucky Republican Qonvention met yesterday morning, at Frankfort. Seven- ty-three counties were represented. Resoin- tims were passed choosing General Grant for President, and General of Kentucky, for Vice President. —We yesterday published a special de- spatch from Raleigh, N. C., stating that the Kepublican Convention had nominated George W. Holden for Governor, General Grant for President, and Senator Wade for Vice Presi- deat. The following additional nominations were made: Todd R. Caldwell, Lieutenant Governor; Hi. J. Meminger. of Ohio, Secretary of State; D. A. Jenkins, Treasurer; John it French, Washington city, Ist Congressional district, Col. David Heaton, of bio, 2d district: Col. J. S. Dewees, of IUinois, 4th district. ——The members of the Virginia Convention and a large audience were addressed in Rich- mond last mght by Gov. Pierpoint, Judge Rives and Hon John Minor Botts. Governor Pier- point denounced the University of Virginia «~ the hotbed from which sprang the ideas which carried Virginia into the rebellion. Judge Rives advocated property and educational qvalifications for some time in the future, He opposed the election of the petty officers of the State by the people. The State Conservative convention Was denounced as destructive in- Stead or conservative. Mr. Botts said it the President bad been impeached a year ago there would be no necessity for a convention now He advocated distranchisement, especially of the secession leaders. —The lower House of the Kansas Legisla- ture has passed the Senate bill allowing all persons to practise law without respect to color or sex. —— Mr. McCreery, the new Senator from Kentucky, is described by one writer as «a rough old fellow, and always a httle dirty io his personal appearance,” a friend of woinen and horses, a quiet, good-natured man, and a good judge of whisky: while he 1s depicted by another as fifty-one years old, big in frame. <ix feet one inch tall, weighing 190 pounds, with a large head, regular intellectual features, straight, black hair, shaggy eyebrows, a fine hazel eye, and unusual power of eloquence. In his speech at a supper to his friends at Frank- fort, after his election, he prociaimed himself always a Democrat, adding that “when in November next the glorious name of Pendleton or Seymour or Hendricks or Fillmore shall be inscribed on our banner, the heavy tread of its advancing columns will carry terror and dismay into the guilty souls of our political enemies.” AMENDMENT TO THE BANKRUPT AcT.—In the Senate to-day Mr. Stewart introduced a bill amendatory of the bankrupt act. which referred to the Commtiter on the Judiciary. It Provides that no debt created by the fraud or embezzlement of the bankrupt, or by his defal- cation as a public officer, or while acting in any fiduciary capacity: shall be discharged un- der this act; but the debt may be provided and the dividend thereon shall be a paymeat on Account of said debt, and no discharge granted under this act shall rrlease, discharge, or affect any person liable for ithe same ‘debt for or with the bankrupt, either as partner, joint contractor, endorse, surety, or otherwise: and in all Proceedings in bankruptcy commenced one year from the Ist day of June, 180s, no discharge shall be granted to a debtor whose assets do not pay fifty per centum of the claims against his estate, unless the assent, in writing, of a majority in number and value of his cred. itors who have proved their claims, is filed in tne case at or before the me of application for tor discharge. ABOLISHING THE BUREAU OF STATISTICS.— In the Senate to-day. Mr Willams, trom the Joint Committee on Retrenchment, reported the following joint resolution; which was Passed to a second reading: Be it resolved, dr. That the office of Pirector of the Bureau of Statistics, created by the 13h Section of an act approved July 2, 186, be, and ‘the same is hereby, abolished, and the books, papers, and records of said Burean shall be transferred to the Special Commissioner of Revenue, and the duties prescribed in said sec- tion of said act shall be hereafter performed by the Said Special Commissioner of Revenue, under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury. STATE DinNER—The third state dinner of the. season will take plage at the Executive Mansion thix evening at 6 o'clock. Cards of invitation have been issued to the Attorney General and the Judges of :he Supreme Court, with their Indies, Several Senators and their ladies have also been invited. INTERNAL RevENU The raceipts from this source to-day were $574,792.14, FIRE. Youncatown, Onto, Feb. 9.—An unfinished house, belonging to ex-Gov. Todd, was burned this morning. $30,000. HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb, 28.—The upper part of the Golden Lamb Hotel and the upper por- tion of thee dwellings—all frume—were pare wally burned this morning. Three horses were burned in the 57 A motion recently came Before the Kan Legisiature 7 ResToRs i tlouers tor ticrasee io salt liquor, Phe waslost one 0 wd eye sia eat 08 Tae A Sastnisoaur | TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. This Afternoon’s Dispatches. FROM EUROPE TO-DAY. [By Cable to the Associated Press.) 28— Forenoon.—Consols, #2 ya 8. 5-20's, 11. Railroad shares quiet and steady Paris, Feb. 28.—The bullion in the bank of France has increased since Inst week 1R0GL.G0 france. The bourse is heavy and rents very wi LivErroot, Feb. 28—Forenoon.—Cotton dull sales to-day of £000 biles. Pric's unchanged Sales of the week; 51,000, of which 9,00) bales ‘were for export, and 7,00 bales for sp Stock on hand, 28.00, of which 19,00 were Americad. Bre vdstuffe quiet Loxvon, Feb. 25—A fternoon.— Consol, %i for both money and account. Gther seouritie changed. Liverroot, Feb. 2% — Afternoon. —Cotton = see heavy and declined ¥d. Uplands, on the spot, Sx; Afloat SY; Orleans, 9y. Breadstaff™ duti Corn, 41s. 64, Wheat, is, for California Lard, 71s. 6d. “Bacon, 428. Tallow, 43. 6d IMPORTANT ORDER OF HANCOCK, New Orleans City Conncils Reinstated New ORLEANR, Feb. 5.—The following order was iseued last night Heapguarters Fiera Mititany Dieresct, NEw ORLEANS, Feb. 27, 1566.—ASpecial Orders, Ne. 4.—(Extract.) By direction of General Grant, so much of paragraph 4 of Special Orders, No. 24, of the current series from these hendquarters, as removes the aldermen and assistant aldermen of the city of New Orleans therein named for contempt of orders from these headquarters, and the appointment of others in their stead, is hereby revoked, and the board of aldermen and assistant aldermen re- moved by it are hereby reinstated. and will resume their duties, the same as if said orders had not been issued. So much of paragraph two of «pecial orders No. 41, of the current series from these head- quarters, a8 appoiuts certain persons members of the Board of Aldermen of the city of New Orleans, in place of the previous appointees, who had declined to qualify, is, in consequence. also revoked. By order of Major General Hancock. (eo. L. Hantsvrr, A. A.G NERAL INTERES’ FROM EUROPE. The Ministerial Change in England—De- mocracy Reform Meeting in London— ches by John Brightand Rev. New- for Payment ef Alabama Claims Adopted. {Special Dispatch to the Star.) Lonpow, Feb. 23.—Lord Chelmsford, Lord Chancelior of England, has resigned his seat on the Woolsack, in consequence of Cubinet | and official changes contemplated by Mr. Dis- | racli. Chelmsford supports the new Premier. An influential Democracy reform meeting Was held at St. James’ Hall lustevening. Many sympathizers with the cause of the Republican overnment in the United Suites were present. John Bright and Rev. Newman Fall made speeches. "A resolution expressing hearty good will towards America, and pledging supy rt to any Government st home in its efforts to effect & prompt. righteous, and pacitic settlement of all international differences, and expecially of those connected with the Alabama claitns question, was adopted unanimously. THE KANSAS DEMOCRATIC Tio Leavexwonrtu, Kansas, Feb.2.—The Dem- | ocratic State Con vention at Topeka has adopted resolutions 1avoring an equal and uniform rate of taxation upon all property, valuables, and assets that we are opposed w and condemn the attempt of 1 radical! Puy d in Congress to strip the Presidential of- ice Of its constitutional authority, and the Su- preme Court of its proper functions, in order that they may carry out their impracticable schemes of negro supremacy in certain States in violation of the Constitution of the United States and contrary to the sentiments | and feelings of the great bulls of the le of the Union; that we are in favor of gharanien, ing a republican form of government to each State of this Vunion under the control of the white race. —=—<—<—$—$ + __.. GENERAL HANCOCK. that He has Asked to be Relieved. [Special Dispstch to the Star.) New Onieans, Feb. —General Hancock Yemoyed the Mayor of St. Martinsville because the city charter required the election by the | Council in case of a vacancy; but here all loyal meurbers of the City Council have been dis- missed, because, under the city charter, they elected a Recorder to till a vacancy. A report is current here that General Grant orders the restoration of the Councilmen, and that General Hancock asks to be relieved. IMPEACHMENT IN THE SENATE. [Special Dispatch to the Star.) New York. Feb. ton special claims that Mesers. Trumball, Fes- senden, Anthony, Sprague,Tipton, Van Winkle, Willey, and Sherman, (Republican members.) Will vote with the Democrats on the impeach- ment question, and that umpeachment will be defeated in the Senate, as there is no charge on which to base conviction, and fears are enter- tained that the measure will be unpopular with the people. eee REV. STEPHEN H. TYNG. Jr. He is Found Guilty, and Sentenced Publicly 4 mished. New York, Feb. 28.—The Board of Presby- ters appointed to try the Rev. Stephen H.Tyng, Jr., for a violation of a canon of the Protestant Episcopal Church, have brought their labors to aclose, and found sentenced him to ea public admonition from the Bishop, in accordance with the pro- Visions of the diocesan canon UMPORTANT STEAMBOAT CASE. St. Lours, Feb. 27th.—In the steamer Mag: lia suit, Marshall rick, vs. Thames Insurance Company, a deposition trom Mr. Strander, one of the pilots of the Magnolia, was read to the effect that Marshall offered him [Strander} five thousand dollars to sink the steamer. Strander’s wife testified that Kilpat- rick had offered her three thousand dollars if she would prevent her husband from testify. ing in the case. The suit creates much interest Some of the best lnwyers in the city are engaged in it. CONSERVATIVE ORGAN IN THE WEsT. St. Louis, Feb. 28.—An organizaton is in PYogress here. composed of ex.officers and soldiers of the Union army, designed to coun- teract the influence of the Grand Army of the Republic. P. M. Fullerton is or will be Presi- dent, and other prominent Conservatives will be among its officers, NEW YORK CONSTI VENT {Special Dispatch to the Star.) AvBany, Feb. 2—In the Constitutional Con- vention yesterday the revision committee rv- Ported an additional clause providing that the State officers elected in 1869 shall bold office ‘only one year, in order that ali the State officers shall assume their offices at tue some time, _———— STEAMER FROM EUROPE. Naw Yoru, Feb. 28—The steamer Austral. asian, with Gates to the 16th instant, Mthe report that President Johnson 0 was about to present sean aitaiarem im the Alabama case Proposition for settlemest already present- ed, caused much uneasiness. od MATCH GAME OF BILLIARDS. (Special dispatch te the Star.) New Yorx, Feb. &.—Jos. Dion and Melvin a nd to contend with McDevitt tor ee LOAN TO CUBA. _», {Special Dispatch to the Star.) Havana, Feb. %—The Loan offered to Usp. tain General Lereandi, by a Matanzas firm, has ——$—<$<$<$___ TION The Herald's Wasbing- | | UTIONAL CON. This Afternoon’s Proceedings. eee Fripay, February & PenxatTe.— Mr. Wilson preeenied memorml of Union League ot New York, asking that medals we bronge be track lO cOmMMemMoraie the dems to be @ howd Ong the offlerm, sol- and sailors who defended the Republ, Reterred to Committee on Military Atairs ber presented memot.al of Amenenn PR iincet pt im, a. pedat Reterred tw Committe on A Mr. Williams, from the Commitue on R tenchment, reported a joint resolution & abolish the Bureau of Scati-uce and transfer su Duriness to the officer of the Special Comms soner of Internal Kevenne Mr. Howard, trom the Special Commiiter of Seven on the Lmpeachment, eported & series rules for the conduct of sproachiag um frockment trial. and in rmpiy toa query from Tr. Sumner stated that ne proposed to all them up to-morrow Mr. Stewart introduced a bill to amend the bankrupt act. Reterred to Judiciary Oom. mittes Mr. Trumbull introduced a bill for the re moval of causes iB cermin cases from the Sta courts to the United Sua Keterred Judiciary Committee. Mr. Wilson introduesd a bill to incorporate the Nanonal Society for the Prevention of Oro. elty to Animals. Referred to Commitee on District of Co’ Mr. Willey up the bill requiring per sons applying for an exten of patent give pubil same: which, after sume discu Mr. Drake introduced bill in relation testimony in the Court of Claims. Referred to Committee on the Judiciary on of Mr. Edmunds, the bill diract- » PAYMent into the treasury of all monies accruing {rom the saiv of capiurrdand abandon ed property was taken up, the question being on the amendment of Mr. Edmunds, appropriating $100,106) to enable the Secretary of the Treasury. to annull suits brought in the Court of Claim in connection with thr matter ‘Considerable discussion ensued on the amend ment Mr. Conkling ssid tt was © duty of the District Attorney to defend these suits when ever they where brought ‘Tbe amendment was adopted by a you ot 29 to 13 Mr. Trumbull said some thirty-four mij- lions bad been received from the proceeds of this property, but through one process and an- other it dwindled down to twenty-four millions. The laws provided that the money must be paid mto the ary, bat ithad been kept out by the Secretary in defiance of the jaw, and this bill was to compel it to be paid in. It was provided that these claimaats should go to the Court of Claims to recover thetr property, but that did not suit them, The Court of Claims was one court in the country where traitors could not enter. Before inwtutu- tung #uit there ® man had first to swear to his loyalty, and then prove it. He (Mr. T.) bad 8 statement in bis hand, prepared by Mr. Mackey, brother of the president of the South Carolina Convention, showing the status of some of the le to whom the Secre ‘ary of the Treasury Testored large quan. tues Of Cotton, oF the proceeds thereof. Amone | them were officers of the rebelarmy, blockade runners, financial agents of the Confederacy, &e., And $3,700 to Rev. Dr. Fuller, of Bal more, aL avowed sympathizer with the rene throughort the whole war. He was not at. tacking the head of the Department, bat only the transactions, and bad no hostility again-t the Secretary of the Treasury. Hover or KErREsENTATIVES.—Mr. Blaine, (Me.,) trom Committee on Appropriation re- ported the annual Post Office Appropriauon bill. Ordered to be printed and made speci! order for Tuesday nex. The regular order of business having beer di manded, the Speaker proceeded in the mer ing hour, to call he Committeos for reporis of & private nature. T. Broomall, (Pa.,) from Committee on Ac- counts, reported back the petition of John F King tor services rendered as assi<tant door- keeper of the House tn 1801, and it was referred to the Committee on Clams Mr. Broomall, from the same Committee, re- ported favorable upon a bill authoriging the employment of a clerk a deputy file clerk. Mr. Washburne (11].) wanted some explana tion of the bill as he was not di 0 in- cTease the force of employees of the House uo- Jess there was an abselute neorssity for it, | Mr. Broomall thought snc’! ist. Acclerk had for some tin for that duty and this bill was only produced to authorize the detail. The bill was passed. Mr. Washburne, (Ili.)—1 want some expis. ‘ nation of bill, for if we are goung into tes | business we might as well give up the whole Treasury Mr. Washburn (Mass) said proof in thy case was positive, as the charred remains of the ponds were shown to the Secretary of the Treasury,and recognized by him. Ifthe House rejected so plain & case as this, the committee Would take it as a notice that they were uot to consider any of these claims for restitution of bonds, of the destruction of which there could be no doubt. Mr. Allison (lowa.) thought that he House could xot be woo careful in passing upon these subjects, for at last session a bill was passed for the restitution of certain bonds, which it was stated bad been burned at sea, but the bill had hardly passed before original bonds were also presented at the Treasury. Mr. Washburn (Mass) said that in that case the evidence was not quite so positive. The charred remains of the bonds partially de- stroyed were now in possession of the House ‘The bill was passed after further discusses 1. Mesers. Washburn and Holman (Ind.) re- | ported adversely upon a mumber of petitions | and bills, they were laid upon the table Tr. Ingersoll, (1il..) the House | proceeded to the consideration of the bill for | the relief of destitute people in the District of Columbia. (mee House a day or two ago | amended the bill by making the fund distriy- utable by the Commissioner of the Freedmen = Bureau and the Provident Aid Society. The Senate refused to concur in the amendmen: but left the whole fund to be distributed by the Freedmen's Bureau. The House w-day re- corded from its amendment, and the till now goes to the President.) Senaté resolution in relation to thesurwey of | the Northern Staies, was taken trom’ the Speaker's table and passed on motion of Mr Spaulding, (hio. r. Garfield(O..)who bad just returned trom | a ten day's leave ofansence, asked permis-ion to record bis vote in favor of impeachment. Mr. Eggleston (O.,) introduced « bill making provision for the continuation of the work on the canal around the falls of the Ohio Re- ferred to the Committee on Commerce: Mr. Butler, (Mass.,) trom Committee on Ap- ions, reported back the bill to regulaue the expenditure of public monws. [1 Acts permitting the President of Departments to transfer funds ureau to another. It provides tha: no public money shall be expended except in accordance with the terms of the appropria- ons made by law, and any surplus of an ap- propnations remaining over shail be putin the Treasury to the credit ofa surplus fund. Any } officer violaung the provisions of the law shail be individually liable to any person aggrieved | and shall be subject to imprisonment mot lew than one year and @ fine not exe-ding Sha. and shall be held ineligible from holding any | other office.) The bill was passed The Speaker Inid before the House the teso- Intion adopted ata convention of the Grand Army of the Republic. in Philadelphia, on Jan- uary 17th, in relation to public officers ignoring the claims of soldvers ferred to the Gom- mittee on Military Affairs | On motion of Mr. Washburae, (IUl.,) che House resolved itself into Committee of whe Whole, and resumed the consideration of the | Civil Appropriation bi | ——e- Foreign News. | Cable dispatehes of last night say that Dis- raeli bas gone to Osbornr, where the Queen i now residing. Itis expected that Parliament Will adjourn one week to await the formation of the new Cabinet. The London Times says the American Minister who succeede Adam= could not bave an easier or nn i ny & : | : i in fl i f i aF 85 i | ‘ware rivers. It aumbers two bundred and our (81) ministers. exclusive of forty-