Evening Star Newspaper, March 13, 1868, Page 1

—_—_—_————— oe EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY SUNDAY EXCEPTED aT THE STAR DENS, 8. W. Corner Pa. avemer and street ay NOYES. BAKER & CO. —e—_ The STAR ts served vy the carriers to tel sabectieere in the Cry and Merict at Tes CENTS PRK WEER. Copire at the counter, with or withoat wrappers, Two Cents eaob P vor Mattine:—Three months, One Deldar ond /4yty Cents, six mouths, Three Dollars oue year, Aive Dellars. No papers are semt from the office longer than paid for. The WEEKI.Y STA R—published on Friday moruing— «xe Dollar and a Half @ Year. (et te a OFFICIAL. LIST OF LETTERS, Remaining im the Washington City Pos: Oifice, Friday, March 19, 156™., BF-To obtain any of theae Intters the apolican must enil for: Advertivd Letters,” giving the dat: of the list BF If not called for within one movth they #ill b sont to the Dead Letter (ffir. eae LADIES List. M—Abrews B Mire Allen Oeastery, Altrich © Adame Liboie. Abbey M —Themas Alex | 8, Thornton Aacho ny. Th nae permet Tibrea CM. Tripler man Francis, Trimestram Frank Tita ae Ber eo Cartic Be nheimer Bury ied pon Byenna, Rew Bmily, Rol Fas ie | PW ea rane ty Feemiatn Frvoces Mrs. Bowie Fomat- Brown | em pion Rew ten W. Tarver X J” Thitapeo Browe M Med Ballots 4 Mire | 3 cleo W Ms Penney W i Pilaker W ent ison » Tenney W E, Triaker W tow a Fpomee & Wellat. 3 ‘endephall A 8. Van an Orman 0. Chow Eliza | Zant JL, Vanbora Juha 5, omic ta | Y inradd: Wentworth Oonrad, Wi nk Suan E Mew Daniel, Walker Edward L t ute oO Pouahue Mf Davia © Mee, hiptie Rev Geo, Wetzsick ihe Deiclol | Gea k. Wood Geo B, White Hall A. Wentworth 2 Eneneer Hat. | KM bite Henry. Wharton B: Wiliams ac Fraize Clara By i Emmons (). Earle Emma Mrs, Williams Wellacher J W_ = Vitis Mary A, English Maggie. A ‘Julian. Williams Joho & Sex! amen Ww JB. Whi: Folk Harriet Mr ¥ Farrelly Kate—2, Frank. li, Mary ELF ni Ge West Mr oung P, Young Withum Rnd. No a75 T strest north, — ™ - Jeunie, Hayne Mary ~ Urited 8t.tex Mutual Pro.eotion Vom AA. Hawkins Mrs. Hallett Mrs. Hebron Mrs Post office, J PV. “ Heard Martha Mre Hollingsworth Mrs, Herd S.J. BOWEN, P. M. Kore Hamilton Surah. Hopkins Susan A T& J—iverecu Hali-y, Jobnso: u Barbara. Johneon Gertrade, Mre. Jackson LP Mrs. Johnson Liz «, Johw Mary—2. Jobns Mira Mrs, Johnson Milly, Johan Betlie Bre VIRGINIA NEWS. The Protestant Episcopal Convention or Council, for the Diocese of ee a con- ednesday HK—Filian Bertha. Kebb Charlotte Mrs, Keene | vene in Lynchburg on the third Catherine Keefe Uecrriama. King Lissie: Ruight | in May. Bishop Johus will reside, and As- ME Mrs. Keongl: Sarah Mrs. sistant Bishop Francis M. ittle, itis sup- Rr ya) AA Mrs, Levene Serene. Loomis | posed, will be present. The Diocese embraces Leo k Mer, Lawrence Fannie Leon State of ¥. is Ee T Geren Poy eign. | the entire State of Virginia, and also what is Lambrie Joanna ¢ Mrs Lynch Mre. rap Mi ASL Martha, Lewis Mary, am ael Laskic Virginia erphy Ani Beastie. Miller & eruder G-acxians. Morton Jennie, Mace ry. Marietn Mary E. Mitchell Mary, Minor Miller Mollie B. Morley Mary. M Morton Nellie K, 2 or Wm Mre Moc—McCrenry Harriet Mrs. McArthran Mag- Gr EM rsahae MLE Mire. McCarthy Mary tre, known as West Virginia. Mr. E. C. Smith, whose feet were frozen sometime since, had them ampatated in Berry- Ville, one day last week. ‘operation was performed by Dis. ©. E. Lippitt and S. S. Neil, of Berryville, assisted by Dr. W. F. Lippitt, of Charlestown. On Friday, Mr. G. Johnson, auctioneer, sold several bonds of the Corporation of Fredericks- burg, having two years’ imterest due. They were bought at s®—with iwo years’ interes: 100. A telegram was Tec ived Tuesday Maj. Fink, Sup+rintendent of the Virginia & Tennessee er Railvond, trom Mr. Hoxey, Superintendect of bb, Proud Mary, Phillips, Ro- | Jhe East ‘Tennessee & Virginia Railroad, re- wy ucstingsa five pase Sor Governor Brew low, of whee tices Da ‘ennessee, who is on his way to Washington. Reed M Mra. keed Martha Mrs, Bot | It was sent to him. ii Mire. Rogers SA Mra. | _ Now that the season approaches for putting S—sheckley Aimy J, St clair Avnie, Smith | in our staple crops. the complaint from all por- Caroline Mra. Scott Elizabeth Mrs. Smith Fanny tions of Eastern Virginia snd North Carolina Sims Henry. Shearer Juliette | is that it is almost impossible to employ labor W tmith Jefe upon the farms other than uy ane month. mey A Masonic trowel bas a Bamucl @ | “Fredericksburg Lodge No 4,” by Itis of his own manutacture, o: beautifully eng: aved and inscribed, The Scottsville Register, organ of the Moon | ghost, says that Mr. Moon has returned to his | bome from the South, and the since is return | the goblin has piayed but few pranks. ‘The Baptist Sunday School Convention, composed of delegates from all the Baptist Sunday schools of the State, met in Richmond Tuesday. Tue Exchange Bank building, on Bank street, Petersburg, was sold at auction on Sat- uréay for $5,750—Mr. Chs H. Cuthbert parchaser. The original cost of this building Was €26,(00, When currency was equal in value to gold. The weather of the last four days has im- Troved the wheat wondertally, and it is now jookMg green and vigorous, and is growing anidly. The Ballard House in Richmond, which was closed some weeks since, has been reopened by | due—equivalent to 822 o il — Parker Anna. Pe rive, Phillips Elizateth Kerry Jennie A— x rier Minnie terson Jas Mrs. Katy, Pitman Mary ib a Paddington Susie B. ere Btock Salite A Smith Tillie F. “E—Toon Ap. Tabler Catherine, Thomas Irene BPrs Taylor Lenisa Mrs. t Lizzie E Mes, | AS » Thompson Mary Mrs. Turse Rose Mrs. Teylor 5 A Mre—z. Menna “re. silion Ellen Mrs. Vanburg Kate. W Werden Aon M Mra, Wright Auna M Weshington Catherine Mrs. Weaver Cella, Mrs Miitees © & Mre. Watero Flizabeth Mrs. Wil liams Eitza Mrs. Ward FM Mrs. Wentworth Helou | ate M.Washincton Maria. Weters | » Wester Maggie. Wilcexson Mrs, w cs White Neitie Waite sie. Word 3 W¥_—York Henry Mr« Youns JO Mrs. MischLiaNtovs —Mary L. a. GENTLEMEN'S LIST. J. alexander David, Atken J B. rews Jos-ph O, Avams J F, Adaine * F—2, Arvall a on Hon A. Been Androw, » Charles T, Brown CA. Jola P. Ballari Kes © W. Blanchard cat Butler Davids. | won Davi Love at Finst SiGHT—Suicide the Result-— Near Vischer’s Ferry-on-the-Canal there are pout Twenty canal boats frozen in since hut fall. Upon these canal boats le have re- sided all winter. The occupants are by uo trans ofan ordmary character. On the con- trary, they are considered respectable membevs of society in 4 moral and religious point of | view. A tew days since a festival was given incers | at Creiger’s Hotel at Vischer’s Ferry for the Boyan BG. Baker BoM, Browa- Burrows H S. Boyce Jndge Heury t Joseph. Bescott Key JS, Burks Joh. Irwin. Baker JM. Batson. Jota H bh Burne! Braden Jas L. Bryant Jos B. Brvent Jno, Brichest Levert iJ M.B suferd J BF. Bryan Jno T. B. Brown Jus W Brow Jus, Bi tne Wa cae fon? | benefit of logy comand there. Among the att — . A danis st the festival was a very beautiful an Fores log: home W R. .,, | attractive young lady, whe was accompanied eho Chay | by her afianced. Yet she was one of the prin- & Orville. Crish Col, Gampbell | cipal ladies connected with the festival, and Chester DP. Caucaster David | was therefore unusually active about the hall. Rey D. Caran | ‘There was also Present a festival a young Sc Husronfiee | aileman who belonged on beard oue of Jesuph. Carter JT. Conor Jos, Colline J, Urabe | he _kce-BOUnG CARA) Moats. Be _ saw the 3-2, Carrum JH. Clarett Jobn B,Coxe@eaJ D, | young lady in question, and was at once «Joh S. Clark Jaty ‘ook Jams M, | Struck with her beauty’ and vivacity, and Co as EB. Coll amr Geo ry Ciark JD Cowles Jamen A. mM cd al Gal eyo ag FC ita | sought an introduction. So forcible was the ance ge ay = ped - Commbue + | impression made that the young man actual beg ik ag ea der reg ag tt | bene madly in love with ber He gave his holert K. (cos Stephen Jolm, Comper Samuct #, | © tentions toward her during the evening. Sle Go Sherry'&. Capp Si Cock TM: Uranaugh Wai | Wa= alittle inclined to indulge im A flirtation, Campbell hee mines | but on second thought couciuded not to. ealer Wm | became very ardent toward the voung iady, m H.Camp WH and when it was about time to return. he ten- Disgie WA. Donex Au- | dered himself as an escort home to her. She wt, Descee eoheaney Ei, | declined trom the fact that she was already en- Lore Bosal BP Sevsl 7 6. Sarcy © Y. Devie GE, | Engel The rosa, Man eras casiderably put Dyson Geo H Darling Capt Geo A. Dement H 1, | out at this ‘appointment, but it was nothing % DevernuxJas Duncan JH. Dono’ | in comparison to that which be sustained the Davis, Gay following. when be eacertained that the wa young lady was affianced to the gentleman who Fe reo ea etpeon Win E. | Sccompanted her home from the festival, This ’ fell upon bim with such crashing weight that am. Elphlegex Mr, Bart | be immediately p to the boat and de- Eager Geo, Elfiot ‘Jobn, hberately hung himself. Has name was Ul LG. Ki Hew LW. | snd he resided in Herkimer county,— | tady Star, 2d. ‘Demieis_ Col S$. Folweil J, Fries Frederic ‘arch 3 Field bdward, Fri Fitch Geo A. Prone Barry. Frerringer Jac. | AN UNKNOWN INsTITUTION.—People will be Darren Jos PD, Ferris Hon Jacob. Fic! i &. | surprised to learn that there is in don a Po * rinkel Marriage Instiution, an office for arranging Marriages, that is “well known in all lands of theearth.” We certainly did not know of it; but it's advertised im large letters across the two columns of the Augsburg Gazette, arespeetable paper in Germany, The ad ver- | tisemenr describes the “London Office for Mar- | Tioges” as the sanci-ntinternational institution t facthitate the conclusion of ma'rimonin) ‘Thus it proceeds: “The direction t-Innds-of-the-earth- well-known. marnage-arranging imstitution England, whieh ean affirm the many “Ppy results of its blessing, rich opera. s through official and private attestations, offers to ali persons desiring to marry its media- services for the formation of naptial ties, narks respectfully thal its family con- supported upon long-yeared ex; natie it to satiefy all, even the highest nts Of rank aed property. Disere- tion is uncondstionally guaranteed. iil please address im Writing and post paid to Madame Directoress ——. Gentlemen to Mrssr=. It is well to note that the terna- Frayer GC Fh r ter A B. Barris Charles ao# Habbard Hoa. Dennis * ES. Harriveton Lieut BJ. Hargeriure y | of @*. Howe Geo Henderson Harrteon. Har | ton Mayor HS, Harvey James T. Hales J T, | Jobe’ Hall Joba. Harris James. Has Meantioy. Heren De HP, Hackett & comb 3G. Happerton | R srry Sole Hot er, Rey WG, Hokrom WF, Hartison me Johnsen Edward, Jor T. Jarvie ED. Johason J 3 & iacksen Millan? B, Jacobi Ke autel, Jones Thomas A, Jo; i bh H. Hol raw great 3; Keiant Bens, Kahmle Chas | onal institution is modestly, located in a Len tate 2 KuAOxter | Gou suburb not commonly visited by our aris- Khir Harry. Keasly Jno, Ketler W 2 S"Keneasy Jacob. Rrigbts ¥, King Kendal, | '¢PMCY—Glol + bs M haelerston kK ug Michael. Kro z Samuel, Kendall 1, | Sow years since, a prominent business man of Northam) ton, who began to “sow bis wild ~ Lindsley ts when a and hasn't got through yet. frigbeand Ob, Larue | atiended a c ball in that town. Afur KE. a © W Tarner HW Loogsear Hon SW. Logan Jou each “breakdown” he noticed that a well near podaret Jas. Levingston Jno, laymen Jas W. | the house, which, by the way, was not a deep Lerile deo. han. Lace J t—2.Lyle | one, was resorted to by the men to quench tin se G. Lor Brother. Luark thirst. Unobserved,while the dan: ce was going ‘on, he slipped out of the house and moved the curb a few feet beyond the well, and awaited the result. Presently owt came one of the dan- cers, and plump to the bottom of the well he went. Blowingand puffing be came to the top, and exclaimed: “Gosh! who moved dis well Since 1's out bere last?” Mal M mn Ieanc Joo. Mullen K H, Malo Micheel, Meddox Mr. Macck Mr. Millett 8 © Martin Samuel B. Martin “ilax P, Moalt, W. Marshall Thos HM. Mintz Wa! Muckeshore ‘mn. W DC. Morgan WD, Moore Wart | Jy own parte toon. jaf] Archibald, McClelland M A y,| S2-A woman in Pesth, Hungary, has con- weesine Daptel, Bet bewsey Gevtge, MeMell H’ | i=-d that she beguiled’ and ‘murdered ls. James, Me! an pemes: Mee wennes wen men to get their money. 5 7 . 87 Several counties in Tennessee elected col- ‘ar! ored men to office last Seturday. ino, | Sr Vicksburg owes im school teachers five Ny | months salary, has nothing wherewithal to Pay, and 1s about to clow its learning shops. s7-Jas. Britt was shot and killed, near Waverly, Tenn., afew days ago by some un- Jno. Opel! | SIA horse-flesh banquet is to be xiven.in Oewalt’ad. New York cily, © follow the example of Patis ani LPichen© | gxThe Springfield” Republican makes com psri-on of the conduct of the oftne well known nations under difficu A Jap- sprse will commat bart. kari as ashe zors into barkruptcy, an American pays ten cents on the dollar, and Inughs at his Bea"Et. | #7 A company bas been organized 1m Con- 'W, | nereville, Indiana, on the Seog serrate pian, > | for the manutaetnre of Cabinet farniture. Ree din RL ae ig rg € or p Kebi ¥ to rates Sr gheson keed J 3. to the peopte 3 Kates: t : from “Oblo th Be~ uel Pas . t | ink erase Saasjbe f osiy flew th. wel rum low gules 5a4 a wade ae . = 7 , sa , A Ph Ae f a vening Stat. | the trial most go on, and v0 Lue lor preparades can be alowes. Mr. ©. re addreraed the Chief Jartice, and said i the construction Which the managers of dap peach me at om this Tale bs correct then the cov nert the President baye been en- They Bay strued the male prove ies in courts of beld that « bei day ot riseuner fixed cant &b role ebmit WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, MARCH 138. 1868. erpretation of the &b rule as con- | strued by the Menagers of Impeachment, is aot XTRA THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL. PROCEEDINGS TU-DAY. THE PRESIDENT APPEARS BY HIS COUNSEL. —-- HE RFCUFSTS TO BE ALLOWED FORTY DAYS TO PREPARE FOR TRIAL. at runny JUDGE NBERY ARGUES IN FAVOR OF GKANTING THE TIME, pork remed roi a JUDGE BINGHAM OPPOSES IT. —iiueiegesenl = THE SFNATE RETIRES TO CONSULT ON THE APPLICATION. — Wasbington city wore this morning some- thmg such an air of excitement as was noted during the most stirring period of the war. Notwithstanding the fact was well known that no person would be aimitted to the Senate without & ticket, it served not to keep the mul- titades from hastening there, with very tant) hope of obinining entrance. The doors to the Senate wing of the Capitol were thrown open at e'even o'clock, and throngs ot people hast- ened through the halls and corridors to the gal- leries. The police arrangements were excel- lent, and the scene was not marked with that violent demonstration so often witnessed at the Capitol. The Senate Chamber presented a somewhat changed appearance. In the rear of the Seua- tor’s desks one hundred and fifty chairs had been placed, in semi-circular order, for Mem- bers of Congress; while jn front, on each side of the main aisle, long tables had been placed, one for the President's counsel, and another tor the Board of Managers. At 12 o'clock, when the Senate was called to order, not to exceed twenty Senators were at their desks, while the galleries ‘were almost entirely fliled, with the exception of the Diplomatic gallery. It wes noticeable that no colored people were admitted into the galleries, and two-thirds of these present were ladies, but few gentlemen being fortunate enough to obtain tickets. Very little interest was manifested in the proceed- ings of the Senate during the first hour, and he ladies in the galleries kept up a centinual noise by subdued conversation, requiring the presiding officer to rap vigorously with his gavel several times to get order. Among the personages of note in the Dip'e- matic gallery were M. de #erthemy, French Minister; Baron Gerolt, Prussian Minister; M. Rangabe, Grecian Minister; Blaque Bey, Turkish Minister; M. Cerruti, Italian Minis- ‘er: Francis Clare Ford, Secretary of the Eng- lish Legation. At one o’clock Senator Wade vacated the President's chair, and Chief Justice Chase, en- tering by the rear door, ascended the steps and took possession. After the Sergeant-at-Arms had made proc- lamation, Mr. Howard moved that the Honse of Representatives be notified that the trial was about to commence. The Jourual was then tead by the Secretary of the Senate, Hon. John W. Forney. The Senate chamber became still, and the scene was solemn and impressive, the occupants of the galleries leaning forward to catch every word uttered. A few minutes past one o'clock the front doors to the Senate Chamber were opened, and the Board of Managers for the House (ex. ¢ pting Dutler and Stevens) entered slowty and took their seais around the table to the left of the Ohie” Justice, set aside for them. Theu ame the members of the House of Representa. tatives, who likewise took seats to the rear of Senators. Ry direction of the Ohief Justice, the roll ‘was then called, and those Senators who were absent on orgenization ot Court were sworn in, including Gen. Patterson, of N. H., Gen. Ed- munds, of Vt., and Gen. Vickers, of Md, At quarter past one Mr. Stevens and General Buiter came in and joined the other Managers at their table. After all the Senators had taken the oath, the Sergeant-at-Amms, by direction, called in aloud voice: “Andrew Johnson,” (the accased,) three times, without any regponse, however, being given. On motion, his counsel was then noti- fied to sppear, ard they did so, being Hon. Henry Stanbery, Judge Nelson of Tenn., and Judge Curtis of Mass. They took seats at the table assigned them. His other counsel, Messrs. Evarts and Black, were not present. Judge Stanbery then arose, and amid pro- found silence said that he, by direction of the President, was engaged as counsel. Mr. S. then read an affidavit from Andrew Jobuson asking that at least forty days be granted him to prepare his case, Also, a paper signed by the President’s counsel, Messrs Stanbery, Nei- son, Curtis, Evarts and Black, stating that this time asked for by the President was absolutely necessary for his counsel, in order to prepare ail the points. The paper cited the time al- lowed Judge Chase to appear when he was ar- ruigi ed tor impeachment. Mr. Kingham, trom the Board of Managers, then arose, and said that under theeighin rule, when the accused appeared, be appeared for trial, and not for an extension of tume. Judge Ni leon then said if this construction was placed upon the rule that the counsel for the Presi- dent had been misled entirely. Mr. W.lson, from the Mancgers, answered, taking the same view as Mr. Bincham. T dy bate, and after its con- clusion the question whether the President should be allowed the time asked for, was put by the Chict Justice to the Court, but S:nator Edmunds moved that time be given to the Ist of Aprildnstead of forty days, Senator Morton moved that the Court retire and consuit on the question. Agreed to, and the Court left the Fenate chamber accompanied by the Chief Jus- tice, Following upon the withdrawal of the S-n- #te—which took place at 2 p. m.—a very lively teene was presented on the floor and in the talleries, the members of the House and other fpectators on the floor forming into groups discussing impeachment matters with anima- fion, and the buzz of conversation frem thit quarter receiving inctersed volume from the lively chatter im the ladies galleries. ‘The counsel for the President and the Im- pexchment Manogers intermingled cordially, thowing that though pitted against each other im the greatest trial on record, their warfare was entirely pro‘essional, nnd that betwen At balf-past two the Senate bad not returned and «naious inquirers were told that as many ot the Sevators were to be found taking a tunch in the Senate restaurant, the probability of their: imme¢iste appearance was not bopeful. Perbaps.the bappiest-looking mau to be seen ‘was Mr. Ashley, who seemed to fee! that he was the man who first set the ball in motion. He) seemed to show no malice for not being placed on the list of prosecutors forthe Hoase, and hed the magnasimity to procufea supply af oranges during the recess for the refteahment. of the managers. - rye once Paced Bot aleee (tnd report reaches: ego ee pagal ama Qweeert 4444 wate 4 pis auth’ | | that an donald wevinseote | IMPEACHMENT TEATINON Y.— he House man- egers of impeachment were again yesterday taking teetimony relative to the speeches of the President and matters pertinent to the articles «f impeachment. Colonel Wm. G. Moore and Wm. W. Warden, who were of the preiten ial party on the trip to Chicago, were examined. ‘The purpoce of the managers in examining per at this time is to discover who can tes- tity to facts necessary to be proven by the pros- ecution on the impeachment trial, A PARAGRAPH is going the rounds, to the ef- feet that during the disvussion im the Senat Upon the right of Mr. Wade to eit upos the im p achment trial, the President; rotem. proposed t Sevalor Paterson, of Tennesse, to pair of while the trial progressed, and that neither of there Senators theuld vote. Both Senator Wade and Senator Patterson authorize a deui.d of the alleged occurrence. RERIGNATION OF ATTURSEY GENERALSTAN- PeRY.—We announced in yesterday's Srar that the Presidey:t had aceepted the resignation of Hon. Henry Stanbery, who thereupon ceased to be Attorney General of the United States, The following is the corres mdene> on the Ton, March 11, 198—The Pre be «by resign the office of Atto:m the United States, to take effect on the twelfth of the current month of March, at four o'clock p.m. of that day. “L have the honor to be, with great respect, youre, HuNny Sranmerry.” MATTORNEY GENERAL'S Orrice, WASHING- TOR, March 11, 1968.—Mr, President: When you firstexpressed your wish that I should engage a one of your counsel in the pending impeach - ment, [ feltan«mbsrrassment growing out of iy official position. 1 then said that, although there was no l gal incompatibility between my acting as counsel in my individual ca- paeity, and holding at the same time the office of Attorm y Gen yetas the duties of coun- fel in such @ case Must engross all my time Gurine tis progress, my attention would neces- tarily be withdrawn, for an indefinite period. from the discharge of official duties. When, after further consideration, I continued to fer! the foree of the objection, and said to you I cvld not censent to hold my office, and at the sume time engage in your defence, you were further pleased, in view of the alteriiative, to Teiterate the request that I sbould act as one of your conpsel. I do not hesitate to meet your wishes, or to resign official position, that I'may orm a duty which, under the cireum- ces, Seems tO me of paramount obligation. Tenclose my resignation of the office of At- rney General, ana beg you, Mr, President, to notity me of your acceptance of it, “Ihave the honor to be, with great respect, yours, “HENRY STANBERY.” “EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, March 12, 1863.—Ifon, Henry Starbery, Attorney General 1f the United Staice-—Dean Sin: 1 recognize the circumstances which seem to make it proper fur you to resign, appreciate fully your wishes for doing so, and with deep regret ac- pert hour resignation as Attorney General of the United Siates, «I am, with great re=pect, sincerely yours, “ANDREW JONNBON.” During the Cabinet meeting the President ap- pointed Mr. Browning, Secretary of the In- terior, to be Acting Attorney General, as we stated in the SraR yesterday. PouinicaL.—The Mussachuset’s Repablican State Conyention assembled in Worcester yes- terday. Hor, D. W. Gooch presided, and ad- ssed the convention. The names of General (Grant and Senator Wilson aroused great enthu- sinem, The following delegates were selected end the Obicago Conyention — William C. in, of Newton county; Henry Alexander, of Springfield; John B. Alley, of Lynn, and Geo. Cogcswell, of Salem. Resolutions were adopted pledging the Republicans of Massa. cLusetts to the nomination of General Grant for President and Senator Wilson for Vice President. — The Rhode Island Democratic State Con- vention met in Providence yesterday. Col. S. HH. Wales presided. The following ronina- tions were made:—For Governor, Lymeon Penrce; for Lieutenant Governor, Gideon H. Durtee; for Attorney General, Geo. N. Bliss; for Treasurer, James Atkinson. Delegates to the Nauonal Convention—Charles 8. Bradley. Thomas Steers, Alfred Anthony, Edward W. Brunsen, Lymeon Pearce, Wm H. Allen, Ed- ward F. Newton, Amasa Sprague. — The registered vote ot Alabama is 171.000, It is definitely known that not over 71,000 were cast, and not all of them for the constitution. Not two thousand whites yoted. —— The Idaho Statesman nominates Senator George H. Williams, of Oregon, for Vice Presi- dent on the Grant ticket, —Jobn Morrissey bas been chosen as a delegate at large from the Fifth District of New York to the National Democratic Con- ‘vention, — The Augnsta (Gs.) Constifutionalist names Admiral Farragut as a possible Democratic candidate for the Presidency. —— The Buffalo Fz; ress, in noticing a query as to how Jeff. Davis would vote if he were a tesident of Portland, asks it female suffrage is allowed in Maine. —— The Legislature of Minnesota will sub- mit again to the voters of that State a constitu- tional amendment embodying and affirming the yrinciple of impartial sutfrage. The question as ben twice already yoted on with the fol- lowing result: Mayority...2,670 794, Mayority...1,315 —Oalifornia bas heretofore chosen her members of Congress in the odd years, so that she has been deprived of representation in the first sessions of some of the Congresses. from the fact of their being called together at a date torher thin ber time of election, This is to be changed hereaiter, and, commencing this year, California will choose her members in the even }ewis, the same as most of the other Sates of the L nion, —A Republican mass meeting was held in Philadely bia}; st even ng, to endorse the action ef ihe convention, at the Academy ot Music, Mayor McMichuel presided. Speeches were mace by Senator Nye, Ex-Goveruor Curtin, G. A, Grow, and Col. MeCuure. — The San Antonio (Texas) Express, Feb- ruary 19, speaking of the result of the election im that Stave, save that “from retarns already deceived, it i8 evident that all the delegtt:s elected West of tue Brazos are out-and-out ie- publicans.” ASFISTANT SHCRETARY CooPER.—As it is frequeotly asked why Hon. E. Cooper etill dis- barges the duties of Assistant Secretary of the ‘Treasury, having been rejected by the Senate, Me would state thatthe actof February 13th, 145, providvs that in ease of vacancy in the (fice of Secretary of State, Secretary of the eit ry, orot the Secretary of the” Depart. m: at of War, or of any offic’r of either of the suid Departments, whose appointment is not in the head thereof, whereby they cannot per. { 1m the duties of their _#aid respective offices, it shall be Inwful for the President of the United Steter, in case he shall think it necessary, to #uthorize any person or persons, at his discre- lion, to perform the @uties of the said respect. ive ‘cffices uutil a successor be appointed, or such vacancy ce filled: Provided, no one yaeancy shall be supplied in manner aforesaid 58 ores erm than six wae the clin 8 Mr. Goo] took posession © office o8 the int of Decerpber ast, bis time, 6 onthe, dors rotexpire unml the Ist of Jane next, at which time be will retire from the office uniess A successor be. before that date. Naval Oxpens.—Chief Engmeer Thomas A. Shock hes ‘been detached from, special daty a: at Ting baye bee deteabes tron the Wampanoag ana ordered to the Contoocook. Capt. P Piet, F bation 2 eee! , ordered to duty on, the r ster and ordered to ate ha aeaoyt. Lint Seat Tre Wuire Hover.—Affaire at the Executive Mansion to-day were quiet and no visitors were admitted, it being Cabinet day. The Cabinet met at twelve o'clock, all the members pre ent, except S-cretary Seward, who was represented oy Hon. F. W. Seward, Assi<tant Secretary. This morning the President was engaged tcr some ume with Mr. Stanbdery and Judge Curtis, his counsel, relative to the trial. How, O. H. Baownine, Secretary of the Lnte- Fior, who will also discharge the duties of At- torney General, visited the Attorney General's o'tice this mcrning for the purpose of attending to any business requiring his attention, He was introduced to the clerks of the office by Assistant Attorney General Binckley, Srate DINNER.—The sixth state diner of the P esident this senson will take place this even- ig at six o'clock. Cards of invitation have ben issued to fifteen or twenty members of Congress and their Indies, TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. This Afternoon’s Dispatches. NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION. Latest Returns. Coxcorn, N. H., March 13.—Two hundred and twenty-three towns give harriman 30,531, #nd Sinclair 36,923. Eight towns are to be heard ee which gaye Sinclair last year a majority ° The lower branch of the Legislature will be composed of 191 Republicans and 141 Demo- craw, FROM EUROPE TO-DAY. [By Cable to the Associated Press.} Lowpon, March 13—Noon.—Consols, 92% \ for money and account; U.S. 5-20's, 71 haz? Eries, 4955; Illinois Central, +95. LivEeRPooL, March 13—Noon.—Cotton quiet and uncharged; sales of 10,000 bales. Salesof the week $4,100 bales, including 19,000 bales for export and’ 13,000 ior speculation, Stock on hand (00 bales, of which 195,000 bales ave American, Pacis, March 12—Noon —The «pecie in de ik of France has increased ten millions of anes. Lonpoy, March 12—A fternoon.—U. S. 5-10."8, 71%; AMimois Central, 89; Other securities un- changed. Liverroor, March 13—A fternoon.—The total "ock of cotton sfloat for this port is 281,000 bales, whereot 125,60 bales ane American. The shipments from Bombay for the week eadiag March sixth, emount to 31,100 bales, FIRES. Srrrverrerp, Mass., March 13.—Reynold’s Satinet Mill, at Munson, Massachusetts, was burred yesterday. The loss is estimated at S10: insured for $40,000, Worcester, Mas=., March 13.—The Still. water Erick Mills, in’ Millbury, occupied by the Star machine works and by Chase & Clark's sbuttle works, was totally destroyed by fire early this morping. Loss about $20,000, SEIZURE BY REVENUE OFFICERS. #, March 1:3.—Yesterday the seized eight coal oil refineri this city for alleged violetion of the revenue laws. enty barrels of whiskey shipped at Rich Jon Sunday morning sn¢ consigned .o & Co. of this city were alo seiced 4 violation of te revenue laws at the point of shipment. sece- RECONSTRUCTION. Lortstans.—In special orders Gen. Hancock Appoints the 17th and Ith of April for the elec- t for the ra:ification of the eonyention, The ration will be revised for five davs, com- mencing fourteen days before the election. The order | reseribes the regulations for the govern- ment of the election. Should Congress enact hereafter (hat at the approaching elrction vote: shall also be e#st for Stile and other officers, the same registers and commissiorers will act nnder this order for the election of said of- ficers, SOUTH CAnOrIN A.—The interest in the Con- titutional Convention has been transferred to the Republican State Convention, which after & stormy sersion, has nomivated General R. K Sco.t, Commissioner of the Freedmen’s Bureau. Governor, Lemuel Boozer for Lieutenant Gov- ernor, and by acclamation, Mr. Cardoza. a col- cred man, for Secretary of State. The nomina- tions are considered equivalent to election One-half of the delegates chosen to the Republican Convention are negroes. The stitutional Convention agreed to adjourn on Tuesday, the 17th instant. Vinotsta.—In the Convention yesterday, the disfranchising clause was reconsidered and amended, so as to disfranchise whether the per- son had taken the oath to support the United States or net, and again ad by a vote of #4 to 3. An amendmeat disfranchising all who voted for the secession candidates tor the se- ceding convention, and ali who wrote or spoke in favor of secession, was defeated by a vote of 36 yeas to 47 pays. An amendment requiring « two-third vote of the Legislature to remove dis- Ability, and each removal to be made by a sep- arate vote, was adopied. A motion to disfran- chise all who were exempted trom the army by contracts with the rebel government was de- feated. NortH Carotma.—In the Convention Wednesday night, the relief ordinances. were adopied. The Convention yesterday passed a re-olution to adjourn next Tuesday. Also, ndopted a report requesting Congress to remove the dirabiliues of about an average of eight persons in every county in the State. The most of the persons named are obscure individuals, as far as known. Letter from Thaddeus Stevens. Wasuineton, March 11, 1~68.—Hon. J. W. Forney:—Dx¥ak Siz: I bave long, and with such wbility as 1 could command, reflected upon the Fubject of the Declar m of Independence, and finally have come to the sincere conclu- sion hut universal suffroge was one of the ina- lienable rights intended to be embraced in that insti ument by our fathers at the time of the ceelaration: and that they were prevented from inserting it in the Constitution by slavery alone. They had no intention to abandon it as one of the finally enumerated rights, but simply to Postpone it, The Committee on Reconstruction have in- ferted that provision with great unanimity in {ue bill admitting the State of Alabama into the ion, Thy have Shally resolved that no State shall be admitted into the Union unless under that condition. I bave deemed this notice that the tates now in process of construction or recon- ttruction may be advised thereof. ‘THappi MUCRDER AND SvicrpE.—“Professor” Auder- fon, the well-known magician, is reported by the Cleveland Leader to have’ Killed his son pnd then committed suicide. ‘The Leader says: +-A despatch was received at Meadville, Ohio, March 6, from Cincinnati, saying that Mrs. Anderson would mo doubi be on the enst- ern-bound express train, which arrives about ten o'clock, and it company with a man jwho was described, A tele} to Mrs, An- Merson was also tent, which, if she was dis. covered, was to be given to her. Mr=. Anderson was on thé: tram, in_ com- pany with the man described, Morris, who been im the employ of Prot. Ander- sen 288 80) ul ‘Was banded to her, Morr and took it, opened and read it, and then handed it toher, It read about STEvens. ite the awful news, but - a = left the car, mink fhe Me House, and remained till the ternoon: ‘train left, when she started for . > | correct N2, 4.684. Mr Ww Drieftly e> dravored te comtrovert the por Mr. Cuts. He expressed his great surpy that it was postiile for the learned cour srl to so court me the rule. After rome farther di cussion, the Semate re- tired for consultation wpoa the prayer of the respondent. Hoven or Keraesuxratives —Mr. Boynton, Chaplain of the Houre,in his prayer this murne ing, alluded to the pending imp-achment trial, and implored wisdom tor those who were to act as judges, that they might act foarkendty, yd Tender such a decision as tbe tacts and the idence would warrant The reading of the Journal of yesterday wa: then commenced, and 2 motion was made t» dispense with the fu: ther reading r. Eldridge (Wis.) objected. He wanted the Dusiness regularly conducted, for deen passed yesterday abvut whic knew anything. he journal was then read through. Fr. Garfield the bill for the sale of the Government proper- ty at Harper's Fe He *aid the Senate bad amended the bill so as to provide that the FORTIETH CONGRESS. This Afternoon’s Proceedings. FPripay, March 13. Sexate.—The Chaplain prayed to-day that the verdict of this Magh Cour: would be such &s would be samctioned ia the High Qourt of Hraven, and as the people would approve of. ‘The usual number of petitions were present- ed aud referred. Mr. Trumbull called w bears of the inte Artur J. Faye Tise to come debate. Mr, Fescenden mov: dan amendment, that no benefit from this act *bail accrue to any of the heirs who were engaged or in sympathy with the rebellion, Mr. Jobn-on culogized the services of Mr. Dickens as a frithiul public servant. The amendment wus agreed to, and the bill the Dill to pay the hens $4.00, whi b piaoes moury should be paid to the State of Virginia, On motion of Mr. Morrill, of Maine, the Sen. 7e Nutter Commitive, Badd atrvckien ous shat Ate agreed to the request of the House for a committee of comterence on the Diplomatic Ap- propriation b Th. Chair announced as the committer Mesers Morril, Howard and Buckal-w. Atone o'clock the President pro fem, ead the chair would now be vacated for the Chief Jus. tive of the United Statex, ‘The Chief Justice then entered and took the chair of the Presiding Officer, and directed the ‘Sergeant-at-Arms to make proclamation. Sergeant-at- Arms, —Hear, hear, &c. All persons are commended to keep silence while the Senate of the Luited States rs sitting on the trial of articles of impeachment exhib- ited by the House of rhtatives against Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. Mr. Howard rose and moved the adoption of the order usual on such occasions, notifying the 7 sbould be put in the Treasury of the United States. Bir. Holman objected to the present conside eration of the bill. ‘The Speaker Laid before the House a comma- nication and resolution from the Constutional Convention of Georgia asking « loan from the United Stites of $100 for the Southern Geor- gia and Florida railroad. Referred to the Oom. mittee on Appropriations Mr. Holman (lnd..) from the Committee ov the disagreeing votes of the two Houses apon the bili for the reliefof the heirs of Dancan L. Finch, submited a report which recomuends . = Pega the bill. Mr. Cobb (Wis.) opposed the report mimitiee, and submitted that the bill should ‘not pars the House. He charged chat the per- ons to be beneilied by this bill had Deen im sympathy with rebels. He said too that the House of Representatives thattheHennieisnow lim nal urver brea property. examined ben Pyke sae? phaeed ticeThe journal of pi . fore the Commitier on Olnims, nor bad it ever ings will fir-t be read. “fir. Grimms caida number of Senators had not yet been sworn as members of the Court bad transpired in Committee, and was stop) ‘The Chief Justice. —The reading of the jour- on the ground that he could not speak of oy Ti : bad ured in Commitee. nok Je te ive tuing in onder. Aster thet the | “Sar Bingham (O.) said the claim bad heen The Secret. of the Senate, Mr. J. W. For- hitherto examined, and the claim was believed ney, then read the journal of p: dings of to be an equitable one. All of the beire to be benefitted were not disloyal, because among the Geaste ‘sitting Ss the High Oourt of Im- | Sines to be benesned was the Benin es ae achment. < When eral Robert Anderson. He the bill the articles of impeachment were ound be is 8 mater of justion to ‘Mr. Conkling moved that the reading ther. ee wae was Gying Giiy et Gek~ of be omitted, as he understood the House | pres Conuacted while defending the doomed of Representatives was now ready to be an- | “ir Holman urged the passage of the b ‘Mr. Washburne (Wis.) asked if a bill for Gen, Finch’s relief had not been passed ten, years ago. Mr. Holman sid an appropriation was then made to reimburse for property destroyed by ndinns. Mr. Holman in continuation thought it would be a piece of great injusticron the part of the The Chief Justice put the question. and th reading of the articles was aceordingly dis- pensed with. When the reading was concluded— Mr. Howard aguin rose and said: No’ President, if it be in order, I move the adoption of the usual hour, directing the Secretary of the | Senate to notify the House of Representatives 7 : , Government toward General Anderson's fami- that the Senate is now sitting in its chamber * ard ready to proceed with the trial of the | }¥, !f{this bill was reyected or the claim was Te= articles of impeachment against Andrew Jone, used. The House refused to seoond the demand fer the previous question. Mr. Holman then moved that the House re- cede from the amendment upon which the Senate refused to agree, and pass the bill as it originally came from the Senate with an ap- PTopriation of 8.0000. Pending this, Mr. Schofield (Pa.) moved that the bill and amendments lie upon the table, Mr Cobb demanded the yeas j Pending the roll call, Mr yoard (Te: okered as a privileged question a resolution thet until otherwise ordered, the House would daily atiend the managers or the impeachment > the and remain there during the son. President of the United States, and that seats are provided for the #ecommodation of the members of the House; which was adopted, The Sergeant-at-Arms here announced the Manazers of Impeachment on the part of the House of Representatives. The Chief Justice —The Managers of Im- peachment will come forward and take the seats provided for them. A large number of the members of the House of Representatives here entered. Mr. Grimes.—Mr. Chief Justice, there are several Senators here present who have not been sworn in as members of the Court. I move that they be sworn. The Chief Justice — 1 be the order as Ves ts seated, he Secretary will call nators who have not been «worn ing, reported a resolution lo print copres of the The Seere then called the roll of those = ae trial, to. be distributed to mem= o > " PTs ere . Passed. Tir, Dooliities who was, uot present, Ee se, |. Mr. Gasfiela (0) sad he would move to ad majning Senators were then sworn, as follows: | )08'B, Unless his colleague (Mr. sulding) Mr. Edmunds, ot Vermont. would withdraw his objecton to Mr. May- | ward’: resolwtion. Mr Maynard again asked leave to offer his Tesolunon. He did not think that « would look Weil for the members of the Homse to go to the Senne ns 9 body of stragglers. It should go to the Senate on mage, and siand by the managers Who. in its name, were prosecuting this im- rachment, He would therefore sgain éffer his Tesol ation As & question of privilege. Mr. Spaulding again ob; 8 A large number of private pension bills from the Senate were referred to the Comuniitee on | Pensions. At fizteen minutes past one o'clock a message was received from the Senate aunouncing the readiness of that body to receive the members | of the House to prosecute unpeachment. The House at once resolved itself into Com- mi'te of the Whole, and proceeded in « body to the Senate clamber. Mr. Patterson, of New Hampsaire. Mr. Vickers, of Maryland. The Chiet Justice —The Secretary of the Senate will read the return of the Sergesut-at- Arms The Secretary then read: “The foregoing writ of summons, and the foregoing present su dressed to me, were duly served by me on An- drew Johnson. President of the United States, at the Executive Mansion, bis usual place of abode, on Saturday, March 7th instant, at the hour of seven o'clock in the afternoon. (Signed) Geo T. Brown, “Sergeant at- Arms of the Senaie.” The Secretary then swore the Sergeant-at- Arms as to the truth of his report, The Chief Justice.—The Sergesnt-at-Arms ‘will now call theaccused. The Sergeant-nt.Arms.—Andrew Johnson, President of the United States; Andrew John- son, President of the United States, appear and answer to the articles of impeachment exhibited against you by the House of Representatives of the United States, After a short interval. Mr. Johnson rose and moved that the counsel for the defence be Rotified to enter the chamber, and the motion ‘was adopted. Messrs, Stanbefy, Nelson amd Curtis peared as counsel for the President, and took the seats assigned them. Mr. Conkling rose and said be desired to offer an amendment to the eighth rale, to correct an error which bad been overlooked. the par. pose of which was to allow the presiding offi- cer {© submit at his option a question to tae Senate without the call of the yeas and nays which wrs adopted. At 120 p.m.the Sergeant-at-Arms officially annonnced the members of the House of Rep’ sentatives. and the remainder of that body en- Ted and took seats The Chief Justice.—The counsel of the Presi- dent will now put in their reply to the articles of impeachment. Mr. Stuanbery.—Mr. Chiet Justice, my broth- ers Curtis and Nelson, and myself are bere as counsel for Andrew Johuson, President of the United States, I have bis authority to answer to the articles of impeachment, and) with your Jeave will Tead, Mr. Stanbery thea read: In the matter of the impenchment of Andiew Johnson, President of the United States: I, Andrew Johneon, hav- ing been served with @ summons to appear be- tore the Senate to answer the articles of im- | peachment, Ac. &e» hereby enter my reply | g7-Ai Rising Sun, Delaware, last Friday, a through my counsel, Henry Sianbery. J. S. | iad named William Alexander was found im Black, Wm. M. Evarts, B. R. Curtisand Thos. | x» outhouse connected with bis fathers A. K. Nelson, who are instracted by me to an- | premises strangled to death by ® strap which swer to this summons, and to ask a reasonable | Was buckled tightly about his meck, one ead of lime in which to apprar :#.0 answer to the arti- | which fastened above his bead. though mot cles which bave been preferred. The reply | sufficiently tight to have borne any strain, He: further says, that after a careful examination | js believed to have been killed an © xperi= of the articles, and # full comsultation with hi= | ment at hanging bims-If*to see how it ei counsel, be (the President) is satistied that at | ashe bad made tue trial once bette aed honed Jeast forty days will be required in which to | of it, He probably lost bis lite by the Answer said articles, and most respectful: asks that time be allowed hitn. ag (ENE Se ene ee nnes The Chief Justice.—The application will be conridered as requested. Mr. Stanbery continued, in support of the application, he (Henry Stanbery,) Ben. R. Cur- us, J. S. Black, Wm. M. Evarts, and J. A. A. Wilson, acting as counsel for Andrew John- ImvorTaNT Discovery ty Gas.—An Enge lish paper says: “In accordance with instruc- tions received trom the British War Secretary, some important trials in connection with the consumption of gas, and which promise to be of great advantage to the public, have been completed at the gas-works of the Royal Arse nal, Woolwic bas been found that by com- bining bitumen with coal in gas retorts the gas is evolved with great rapidity, aud that it gives am illuminating power from one burner egual to twenty-five sporma candles. The experi- ments, which have been condacted by Captain | Arthur Cockln, C. B., of the Steam | Sheerness, have been so satisfactory that two | hundred tons of bitumen have been ordered | x the War Department for use in the Areeaal.” Nore Horpens ov Tax Fagmens’ BANK oF Vinersia.—In order to a distribution of the assets of the Farmers’ Bank of Virginia, which the Trustees are sobeitous to make a= soon as the courts have settled upon the classifi ation of creditors, it is indispensable to ascertain the | amount of its cireulation or notes outstanding, Messrs, J. M. Goodin and S. ©. Robinson, the | Trustees, publish a note im the Richmond pa- pers, earnestly reqaesting note holders to bring them in, for which certificates will be ixeund in | due form. Parties in this section holding notes of the Farmers’ Bank of Virginia will consalt their interests doubtless by giving proper ai- tention to the request of the Trastees,—Predc- rickesburg Herald. Tux Deate Pexavty.—The New York Trie bane says that all the progressives favor the abolition of the death penalty, and thinks it an evidence of barbarism not to do no. However that may be, it seems that where it Bas been abolished it has again to be resorted to. A dete ler from Basle says the Grand Conucil ot the penalty of dealth, which was abolished twenty Son that with the utmost diligence and | )iogts, OUt Oo! © Voten 51 supported the rem 1 is the antention of the commitiee having im charge Neparations for the There were bat elebt | National Cons . which is to be at against Judge | Crosby's Opera House, Chicago, toerect tiers of tatives had | seatson the capable of seating ali the See delegates. The members of the will be january to the 9th of | provided with accomodations at the rear end of Of thirty-two | the stage, and the President will sit directly im. although he had | jront of them. prepare. In the arucie Led Z it E E EH | § j 3k : i i i! t :