Evening Star Newspaper, March 31, 1868, Page 1

“EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY mie eH Carmen Pa. avenue Lith street, av NOYES. BAKER & CO. — ie The STAR is served py the carriers to their sobseribers in the City and District at Txx CxrT@ FRR WEEK. Copies at the counter, Wit OF withoat wrappers, Two Cents each | Prick Pon MaitLine:—Three months, One Dollar and Fifty Cents; six months, Three Dollarr ome year, sive Dollars. No papers are sent from (Be Office longer than paid for. ‘The W EEKLY STAR —pubiished on Friday morning—‘%ne Deller and @ Heif a Fear. ‘THE EVENING STAR | THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL. PROCEEDINGS TU-DAY. — oo EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES. pte oak sete ‘The Tenure of Office Actin the Treesuary Bepartment. aes Testimony of Hon. Burt Van Horn. = ‘The Intervirw between Secretary Stanton 4nd General Thomas, - General Thomas Didwt Wart any On- pleamantness with Seeretary Stanton. — - General Morehend om the Stand. ~~. "Pre Impeachment Court met at twelve to- stay, and in consequence of the change of Ron the z were mot more than haif fil many of those having tickets the hour of mewang was on persons were in p.m. Bat four Tkplomatic gallery. After the intreduction of some further writ- ten test William J. McDomald, chief clerk of the Seuat:, was called to the stand Some little difficulty arese as to the place to be assigned for the witness stand, bat finally the Witness was piaced on the dais to the teft of the Chief Justice. He testified to leaving a certi- fied copy of the olution on the Stan ton removal at House. The test mony of Joha W. Jones, chief messenger the Senate, was next taken as to serving a copy of the same on ‘n. Lerenzo Thomas, He tes. tifled to having found Gen. Thomas at a ma: querade ball at Mariui's Hall, at 11 o'clock « Bight. Recognized him by his shoulder Complaint was made by the counsel and by Senators that the witnesses could mot be heard” from the position taken by them. it was directed that they sbonki take a more conspic- an uous plaice wf Justice. The counsel t pricked up therrears on xdnetion of testimony to show the: missions in the Treasury Dey had been chang: to conform to the tenure-of-office act sin passage. Great uterest was manife-ted t the cham be was mani nt was consi« { some imp Mr F Appointment Treasury 0 the to the ditt ween ihe orm of com: = sion used be after the passage of the tenure of office act. Mr. Stanbery arose and asked the object of Mr. Butler replied tha roducir they expec is testimony at issyon used at after bat the prove counsel for the Ati p.m the galleries by t the stand, ly their capa- mony a= Comm Gen E Ress was snbjr ination by M. Vieit to the Wa ters of go there terview; wl copied out Written 0} Consid- testimony rview between try Stanton. Th do A protracted cross. Sianbery as Depar wit- tof bis elicited Stanton. G rang up to ask to the tone the word quoted was used, and nD the “late ore expres pleasantne da peculiar s now. Did Genera Thomas or onpleasant The W nification just antness Onpleasantness.” [Laugh- ter.) Mrs —Did General Thomas use the ‘Werd in the ‘dim: way?! ‘The Witne-s.—He used it in the way I have stated ; he « int wa plea: Lavghter. General Morr head was next q the interview between Sec Tetary ‘anton and General Thowas, and testified as to General Thomas demanding the War Department and the Deparim Subsequen from Dac m answer to oO have any on- stioned as to al Batler was proceeding to what the prosecution ex. pected to prove the witness, when Mr. Stanbery raised an objection. The presiding T was procerding to de upon th when Sena hat such decisi Drake rai iding office 1ce Chase thereupon stated his po- twas the of the Chief decide questions of evidence in the first instance, and that an ay should be de. cided by the Senate Gen. Bu could get nc Jess some Senator shoul d 1 A long Bingham ma: occupied & similar position Lord Chancellor of E: Lords where the Pe he House nate un- such action which Mr. hief Justice that held by the and, in the House of ided all questions = de ot law ct,and the Lord Chancellor is erial officer to preside, preserve Tlie Constitution, he contended to retire for consid- an 5 to the vote being and the Chief casting vote im the affirm. Justice giving be Atye, the motion was carried. This is the fir Where the Chief Ju for consideration of the question at issue, as to to the powers of the Chief Justice as a presiding Officer. and at the present writing (34 p m.) there seems to be no immediate prospect of their returning Tnx McAnpte Case—tt hs mined by reme Court to hear argi ments to-morrow on the motion of Judge Black to proceed with consideration of the Mc- Ardie case. The subject came up in the Court again this morning, when Mr. Carpenter said he could not be prepared so soon to argue the case on bebalf of the government. Judge Nel- son therefore announced that the es ve postponed until the first day of next term. Judge Biack was not in Court this morning. This action of the Court postpones me case un- been deter- Bil December next, when the new term of the | Court commences. Taxon Pernorevm.—In the Mouse to-day, ‘Mr. (Spalding introduced a joint resolution (which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Menns,) imposing a duty of two dollars per barrel on native petroleum intended for €xportation Detacuk>—Commander P. C. Johnson and Chief Engineer Wm. B. Brooks, who for some tame past have been attending to the wreck of the steamer Sacramento, in the Bay of Bengal, bave been detached and placed orders. a ral ii Lwrsnwat REVENCE.—The recejpts from this Che apposing that | © would | Foenin q Star. BANKERS. “ Jas COOKE @ 00. - BANKERS, Porrrante Starer, Orros re T “Tay, Buy and sell st carrent market rates, asd peop constantly on hand a fall eupply of all GOVERNMENT BONDS, SEVEY THIRTIES, AND COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES. Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, Bc, executes and collections made op ai] acoessible polute. seit vez, XXX. WASRKINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1863. N&. 4,699. ART.—At Mob.an & Pestor’s may be seen sev- eral small pigtures well worth an attentive examination, The most unpretending and yet the mo-t s‘riking of the group, isa banch of the commoner field flowers, placed in a dis- ) Carded medicine bottie, The picture isexecuted \ with the carefal respect to minute detail so much im vogue with painters of the pre-~Ra- | phaelace school, but without the painful petti- nees amd bad geseral effect which ordinarily | mark their works; and, in spite of the unsenti- | mental objects portrayed, there is such a | knowledge of mature shown in the treatment, and sucha quaint and sturdy digmity aba: t the picture, as to make it at once creditable to | the artist and pleasing to the observer, In a Gifferent yein is another by the'ame artist,— | Wiles, of New York,—a bright glimpse of Silver Lake, with its pond bh ad shady nooks, which is strongly suggestive, in thes: arly spring days, of boat rides, pic-nies, fish- ing parties, and all those pleasant sort of things. Artistically considered, we regard it &s inferior to the other, although the majority would doubtless consider it the most pleasing of the two. — MacLeod, of this city, bas at the same place ope of bis carefully painted views on Rock Creek,—a class of pictures which ought, for their local interest and faithful execution, to havea double yalue to Washingtonians. Tle artist seems to know every pretty place on this | romantic stream, and none of their beauties are lost by being transferred to his eanvass. If | art were as well patronized here as it should | be, MacLeod’s pencil would rarely be idle. Gey. Hancock Assumes ComMANp.—The following was issued this morning: | F tira, warters Military Division of the Atianti¢, Washinton, D. C., March 31st, 1868.—General Orcers, No. 1—In compliance with General | Orders No. 17, Headquarters of the Army, Ad- j nt General's Office, Washington, D. C., March 28th, 1865, the undersigned hereby as- + command of the Military Division of the tic, composed of the Department of the Lakes, (embracing the States of Ohio, Michi- gan, Indiana, Ilino®. and Wisconsin,) the De- nt of the East, (embracing the New States, New York, New Jersey, and Prunsylvania,) and the Department of Wash- im.ton, (embracing the Distriet of Columbia, tnd, and Delaware, excepting post of ington, D C. W.S. Haxcoce, “Major General Commanding.” Lever of THE PREstpENt.—The President his final reception of the season last even- There was @ large crowd in attendance to Jay their respects to the Obief Magistrate, The ubinet ally represented, with the excep- of Secretary Stanton; of the Diplom ps, there w large attendan nal There Lassembling of Judges of Cour +utific gentlemen and civilians of emi: a fair proportion of lad Hox. THAppEvs Stevens etter to one of bi r, Pernsylyani javer of nd Ber President has writ personal triends in + taking strong gronnds in the nominations of General G anin F. Wade for President and V tee Tre Waite Hovse —The regular meeting of ent President this mornin, Drser arcEn.—Upon his own re Sham! aogh has been ¢ barged tb Srperintendent of the Na’ Philadelphia, Pa., to take effect from April ist, 186=. Jous G. Saxe, the port, bas been mentioned & possible candidate for the vacant mission to St. Petersburg. Tue McAroLe Cask IN THE Supreme CovRT.—As soon as the court coucluded the reading of opinions yesterday, Judge Black brought to the notice of the Court 4 report that the promulgation of the decision in the McAr- div case bad been delayed to await the passage of sn act of Congress intended to impair the power of the court, and that since the passage of this act by Congress the court bad, in con- ference, determined not to promulgate its de- cision im this case berore its adjournment Chiet Justice Chase was not upon the bench Justice Nelson inquired of Judge Black what proposition he desired to make, aud whether he wished to argue the effect of the repealing law. Without specliyimg any definite netion desired, Judge Black professed a willingness to argue the matter spoken of either now or at the pleasure of the Court. Justice Nelson then asked Mr. Carpenter. the counsel of the War Department, if he had anything to say. plied that he did not understand that there was any specific motion before the Court, but when one made touching the interests of his clients, he would, upon proper notice, respond, During this colloquy Justice Grier, with a nabifesiation of much emotion, observed, in substance, that he felt called upon to vindicate himself from whatever of obloqu may attach to any one in this inatter; that he thought the failure to decide the McArdle will be considered as a design on Court to wait for legislation to from the performauce of an unpleasant duty Justice Field inquired ot Judge Blac authority he had for statmg that the Conrt h: determined not to promulgate the decision in the McArdle case. General Davis said this whole question was volved in a motion upon a habeas corpus case, coming up from Florida, and in regard to which hediad filed a motion ‘The Chief Ju had given him to understand that he would be heard en that motion to-day, and he was pre- ed to address himself to it now. The Court ht that General Davis had misunderstuod chief Justice. Mr. Justice Nelson said the Court would consider the application ie by Judge Black, and announce their gment this morning. | _ Restox ations AccerTep.— By special orders | No. 75, just issued by command of General Grant, the resignations of the following-named oflicer-, which have been accepted by the Pres- ident, to take effeet from and after the 26th da of March, i568, are announced:—Lieut. Col. Frederick Townsend, 9th U.S. Infantry, Brevet i. Gen. U.S. A: Japt. James P, Brownlow, ta U.S. Cavalry; Capt. John P. "Marey, lth U.S. Infantry; “First Lieut. Lonis H. Fine, v 1 U S. A:tiliery; First Lieut. David I. Scott, loth Infantry; First Lieut; Egbert Olcott, 29th S. Infantry; Second Lieut. Win. A. Clark, woth UL Ss. dn ry; ond Lieut. Porter Haden, sth U.S. M. Rogers, 3d U. | Jobn A. Arthur, Lovpoun County ITeMs.—Rey. kins, of St. James’ Church, Leesburg, has ac- cepted «call from the Church im Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. P. will enter upon his new field of labor about the first of May. This de- termination, which a sense of duty bas induced | upen the part of Mr. Perkins, is a cause of deep regret to the membrrs of his congregation, (to whom be has ministered for nearly two years, The Pleura-Pneumonia bas made its appear- snce in Loudoun county. Maj. Wm. Berkeley, of Aldie, hus iost mine head of fine cattle with this disea-e, within the last few weeks. The | lurst indication of the disease is an indispositioa to eat, and afterwards difficulty in breathing; | they die with high fever. T' y die within | about eight days trom the time they are attack- - By post mortem examination the disease as been ascertained to be confined entirely to | the lungs. The Board of Pubiic Works, we learn, has decided to sell the State's interest m the Poto- mac Bridge at the Point of Rocks.—Leesburg Weshingtonian is the intention of the Canada base-ball clubs to be present at the tournament at Niagara Falls in x Bi Rtnng will probably egg am e 5 Fahey, a fortnight or three Sede The dean Ma- tuals, Atbletics and several other clubs are ex- to enter, including the Niagara and Chif- ton clubs. The grounds selected cover fifteen acres. ———_____ e7 Twenty thousand Norwegians, Danes and aneaee ate to arrive here this Srbote destination will be chiefly to the Ween” | | | Tue Comiye Bask-BaLt TouRN AMENT.—It | | | FORTIETH CONGRESS. This Afternoon’s Proceedings, ‘Turspay, March 31. On motion of Mr. Shermsn, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with. Mr. Drake rose to present a memorial, when Ar. Stewart made the pomt that it was not in order, ‘The Chair eaid that under the order of the Senate the Court of Impeachment had ad- jourued to this time, axd no legislative busi- hess was now im order. The chair would be vacated for the Chief Justice of the United States. THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL. The Chief Justice then entered and took the chair, and called the Court of Impeachment to order. The Sergeant-at-Arms made the usual proc- Jaraution. The Managers of Impeachinent were an- nounced, and then the House of Representa- tives, The President's counsel entered and took th: ir seats. The Chief Justice then gave notice to the Managers ot Impeachment to submit their tes- timony, and requested the Senators to give their attention. Mr. Wilson, of the managers, then rose and said he would now submit the resolution Passed by the Senate in executive session, in Tesponse to the message of the President noti- fying the Senate of the suspension of Hon, E. M. Stauton, Secretary of War, as follows: In executive session, Senate of the United States, January 13, 1565, Resolved, That having considered the evidence and reasons given by the President for the removal from office of E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War, the Senate do Bot concur in the said suspension, Also, the order passed directing the Secretary of the Sen- ate to notify the President, Mr. Stanton, and U.S. Grant, ary ad interim, of the pas. € of this resolution. Also, the certifleate of J. W. Forney, Secrecary of the Senate. that the foregoing resolutions ‘are true copies taken frem the records, He would further submit as evidence the resolution passed by the Senate in executive session in February, 156, in refer- ence to the attempted removal of Mr. Stanton and the appointment of General Thomas. Also, the letters of the President to Stanton and Thomas apprising them of bis action. Mr. Wilson then offercd and read the orginal commission of Mr. Stanton, and he would here state that this was the only commission under which Mr. Stanton claims to have acted as Sec- retury of War. Mr. Butler then, on behalf of the Managers, rose for the purpose of calling the witne: He desired first to call Wm. J. McDonald, prin. cipal journa Senate. The Sergeant-at-Arms then called Wm.'J. ald three tim ‘Mr. Butler bere a allowed tor main © He believed the Sergean them The Chief Justice <aid the witnesses could re- main in their room until they were called, Mr. J. Mc Id was then sworn by the Serr ‘ ’ Mr acopy ot the resolution of the Senate non-coneurr ing in the suspension ot Mr. Stauton, left by him at the Executive Mansion on the night of January i, S64, at9 p.m. The President was not ent. The Chief Justice asked the counsel for t detenes if they had any questions to ask of the with Mr. Stanbery replied in the negative. Mr. Builer requested the witness to other pape: f the resolution p the Sen Iss removal of Mr. Stauton and appointment of Gen. Thomas as Secretary ad interim.) He de- liyered a copy of this resolution into the hands of the President of the United States at 10 p, m. on the night of Fel 156: J.W. Jon tie next witness called. Is keeper of the Senate statione Has known Mujor General Lorenzo Tho years. Was employed by the y Senate to serve notice of proceedings of S in executive se: y 21, 1564, on him: served itt 1 him at M riner’s hail. at a masque le ball: he wa: sked: knew him by his shoulder straps: sked bizn to unmask, which he did; handed him the n he time was about II o'clock. ‘The Chiet Justice.—Speak louder, Mr. Jones. S rs.—Louder, we can’t hear a Air. Butler next called Charles E. Creecy. It was some minutes before this witness ap- peared. Chrrles E. Creecy, sworn.—Is appointment clerk im the Treasury Department. Produced form of commission used in Treasury Depart- men: prior to March, Ix67, which he was pro- cveding to read. Senator Johnson.—We cannot hear, Senator Patterson, of Tenn.—We cannot hear a word, Senator Howard.—The witness must speak louder, and the counsel too. Mr. Butler suid if it was not improper, he would repeat the words of the witness. Mr. Evart Would preter the witness should speak louder, The Chief Justi elevate your voice. Senator Trombwll.—I think we could all hear petter if the witness would stand further from the counsel. ‘The witness then stepped on the other side of the Chief Justice. Mr. Butler then asked the witness to give the two forms which were used for permanent commissions . —Mr. Creecy, you must Mr. Stanbery.—Will the honorable member allow me to a:k what is the object of this testie mony. Mr. Butler said the object was to show that, prior to the tenure-of-oflice act of March, 1 acertain form of commission was used. Sin that time another form, conforming to the ten- ure-of-office net, has bern used in the Treasury Department, and they would show that the President acted in conformity to the tenure-of- office act, thereby recognizmg it as valid and asa law. Mr. Butler then continued the examination. (To the witness.)—Will you read in a loud voice the printed and writien form of commis- sion used. Senater Conness snggested that the reading should be done by the Clerk. Tae Secretary of the Senate then read the form of commission. Mr. Butler then asked the witness to state the alteration which had been made in the printed form. ‘The voice of the witness being inaudibie, the two, forms of commissions were read by’ the Sectetary. The alterations which had been made were that the words “During the pleasure of the President” were struck out, and the words “Until a successor shall bave been ap- pointed and duly qualified” in their place. ‘The wi.cess stated no other form ef commis- sion had bee». used. Produced the official bond prior to the passage of the tenure-ot-office act, jo change had been made in that. Also, pro- duced a copy of commission for temporary ap- Pointments under the tenure-of-office act. Mr. Stanbery asked to look at it. ‘The Secretary read the commission. words struck out were “during the of the President,” and inserted « n commission is sconer revoked by the pleasure of the President of the United States for the tame being.” The examination of the witness resumed. The official opinion of the Solicitor ofthe Treas. ury was taken belore these charges werv made. r, Butler asked—Ha ve you the official opin- ion with you? but afterwards withdrew the eall for the opinion. Witness had knowledge that commissions of this nature had been signed by the President of the United States. The President had signed both temporary and permanent commissions in this new form. The leasure less this ed to Mr. Cooper as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, 1 cre! it time. in! le Was not in session at that time. Cooper did not qualify under the first commission that was Jssued to Bim. He qualified under the second is-ion. “Mr. Butler.— Is this the commission ? ‘. —! at. Mr. Evarts.—Is the other commission con- sidered as read ? cessor be appointed, or until such vacancy be filled. ‘The date of ‘the commission}; Dec.m- €E%) 1867. ; r. Butler—How did Chandler get oat of office? Witness.—He resigned. Mr. Butler—Oan you state from menory what time his resignation took place? Witness could not. He thought abont a ©: oF two before’the letter of authority to Coo er was iseued. Mr. Butler._Londer. Witness repeated his remark, Mr. Curtis—Mr. Creecy, can yon fix the date when this change in the form of the com- mission took plice. Witness thonght about fonr days after the passage of the tenure-of-office act. Senator Howard,—1 would say, with great respect, that on this side of the chamber we P| Senator Drake.—What year? Witness.—1867. Mr. Butler. —Osll Burt Van Horn, Burt Van Hora sworn. Was at the War De. partment when Gen. Thomas came there to make demand for effects of the oFice Horse oy REPRESENTATIVES—The House reassembled at bulf-past ten o’clock this morn- ing. Mr. Cullom (111.) introduced a bill to amend the act to re:mburse the States for expenses in- curred im defence of the United Stites, Re- ferred to Committee on Appropriations. ‘The Speaker laid before the House a commu- nication from the Secretary of the Treasury, enclosing a communication from Wm. H. Ur- ton, president of the Western Union Telegraph Company, relating to a contract with the Pa. cific tric Telegraph Company. Referred to Committee on Military Affairs. Mr. Pile (Mo.) introduced a bill to relic the Quartermaster’s Department of ail sponsibility for hospital tents destroyed at St Louis, Referred to Committee on Military Af- fairs. Mr. Kerr (Ind.) offered a resolution, which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means, directing that cemmittee to inguire into the expediency of so amending the revenue Jaws as to prevent the transfer or assignment of special license receipts, so that successors to a business may have authority to continue the same with the old license. Mr. Kerr (Ind.) also offered a resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Bank- ing and Currency, directing that committee to inquire into the expediency of reducing the ex- cessive and unequal taxation imposed upon banks doing business under State laws, so that they shall not be assessed to a greater amount than that imposed upon national banks. Mr. Lawrence (Ohio) introduced a bill to authorize the construction of a skip canal from Lake Eric to the Ohio river. Referred to Com- mitter on Roads nnd Canal Mr. Bailey (N.¥.) introduced a resolution ing that great expens+ was involved im the coll ction of the taxes for internal revenue pur- pores, and directing the Ways and Means Co; mittee to inquire into the expediency of re- ducing the tax gathering foree, and soadjusting the internal revenue laws as to require the smiusile-t possible torce for the condnet of th the property, papers and business. Keferred to Ways and Means om mittee. Mr. Spalding (0.) introdaced a joint r-solu- tion imposing a tax upon native petroleum ins tended for Referred to Committee of Ways and Mea: Mr. Lattin (N. Y.), from Committee on Print- to ing, asked ly port back the to print 5,00 copies of Gen, Butler's sp the use of the House, and 40,40 copws for dis- tribution: but oby ction was inade and the reso. lution was withdray henck (Ohio) called up the cor upon the bill to exempt certain ures from internal tax, and which had n agreed to by ste yesterday Alter the report hnd been read, Mr. Schenck explsined it, and said the commitue had agreed to the paragraphs in relation to certain contracts for machinery and in relation to drawbacks, as reported by the first committes of conference. He explained that this bill re. tained the two mill taxon manufacturers It chunges the whisky section 0 as to subjec to forteiture of distillery and materials, and to @ fine not over $5,000, and impris btne over three years. It punishes revenue officers conniving at frand also with fine and impris- onment. An additional section is added, for~ bidding compromises of any eases except upon written permission of the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney Gene Mr, Brooks (N. ¥.) said that, the commitiee of conference, he had signed the rT por’, because he believed it was the best tha could be done; but he was doubrful about the penulty clause, and about the section relating to drawbacks. Mr. Ingersoll (111) asked if the clause in re- lation to compromises intended to atte cases of drawback now pending. Mr. Schenck did not see how it could. It had reference only to compromises that would sensibly affect the revenue, Mr. Vaine ( Wis.) wanted some explanation with regard to the exemption of manufactured lumber, Mr. Schenck explained that the lumber in- terest was largely represented in the committee of conference, aud something had to be con- crded to them. The clause referred to lumber in the rough whieh was intended for manufac- ture. Mr. Ferry (Mich.) said the elause in relation to lumber, as he understood it, applied to all forms of lumber in the rough; and such as did not tuke other forms of expression after being manufactured, a8 moulding. &c Mr. Moorhead (Pa.) inquired how it applied to lumber yrepared in a planing mill for floor- ing, ceiling, &c. Mr. Ferry replied that flooring and ceiling were always de-ignated as lumber. Itis true they were partially manufactured, but when usd in trade they’ were designated on bills of Jading, &c., as lumber, and not particularly as ceiling, tlooring, &e. Mr. Blaine (Me ) inquired how it was as to doors, sashes, &c. Mr. Ferry replied that sashes, doors, &., were designated as such particularly, and they were consequently not among the exempted ar- ticles. He explained at length the views of the Committee as to lumber whether manufactured or unmanutactured. Mr. Welker (().) asked whether the 4th sec- tion cf the bill would have the effect of subject ing to the 2 mill tax such manufacture of agri- cultural implements as were exempt by the tax bill last yea Mr. Schenck rephed affirmatively. He said tbat much was uttered here last year about benefitting the farmer by reducing the tax on agricultural implements. Theexperiment had been tried, and found that the farmer did not get his implements any cheaper, but that the Whole exemption went to the benefit of the manufacturer. Mr. Schenck, referring to the lumber question, said he could not agree with all his colleague on the Conference Committee (Mr. Ferry) ‘had said. His idea of unmann- factured limber was that it was lumber in the condition which it left the saw mill and the planing mill. After it was worked up into any form it became manufactured lumber. Mr. Paine (Wis.) inquired in what light Mr. Sebenck viewed shingles. Mr. Schenck replied that he considered the shingles manufactured lumber, as it came from the knife, Mr. Blaine read Webster's definition of the word lumber, and said if the Commissioner of Interna) Reyenue was guided by Mr. Schenck’s explanation, backed up by Noah Webster, the lumber interest would not suffer, lumber question was then abandoned, and Mr. Schenck said before the bill was sub- mitted to the House he desired to call the at- tention of the House to the fact that one of the reporters of the proceedings of the House had undertaken to a his opiaion into the re- port. He denied the right of get yer eet who reported the proceedings of this House to interject opinions inte such proceedings, and he fs notice that if it was repeated he would oH the matier formally to the attention of the jonse, The report ct the Conference Comruittee was then adopted without a division. The bill BOW goes to the President for his signature, 1 is intended that it shall go imto operation to- morrow. : ‘The Speaker laid before the Honse a commu. nication trom the Secretary of the Treasury in answer to the resolution of the Ist instant, relation to the begged of the United States with the Hritish North American provinces, and in Telation to business between the two places ince the abrogation of the reciprocity treaty. ‘eferred to Committee of Ways and Means. Also, laid betore the House & communication 5 & member of from the Secre of the T: ™ relation to ‘commission pala for the sale of Untted States =~ Referred to Committee on Ways and leans, Mr. Lafiin, Printing, Jation to the Mr. Ross that number of copies cost ? or the House. It was his daty to pass upon suehn atters as were referred to the Gommit- tee. Mr. Eldridge asked if this was to be used as a campaign document, or whether all speeches were io be treated alike. Mr. Laflin said he could not answer that question, and demanded the previous question. The question was put, but no qaorum was found voting, when tae Speaker ordered tel- lers. and the previous question was seconded. Mr. Cbanier (N. ¥.) moved to lay the reso. lution on the table, and demanded the yegs and niys. Notagreed to—Yeas 36, nays 81, Pending further consideration ‘hour of 12 arrived, and the House resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, and accompanied the Managers to the bar of the Senate. —_—_-~2re-__ TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. This Afternoon’s Dispatches. FROM EUROPE TO-DAY. [By Cable to the Associated Prese.] Loxpoyx, March 31—Forenoon—U. 8. 5.20°s steady at713,a72; Eries, 48x. Illinois Central, 03; Consols, a3 for meney and account. IVERPOOL, March 3i—Forenoon.—Cotton firm and quite active. Prices unchanged. Jes of the day 15,000 bales. Breadstnffs quiet and steady. Provisions dull. SeuTNumrrox, Marsh 31— Noon.—The stesmer Hermain, from New York on the igth instant, bas arrived. Brest, March 31.—The steamer Pereire from New York, hax arrived. Loxvox, March $1—Afternoon.—Iilinois Erivs, #8. +» March 31.—U. 8. 5-20's, 74%. Liverroot,’ March 3!—Cotton active; sales Of to-dry will be 20,000 baies. SCARE IN CANADA. tive Strategy. March 31.—Another Fenian scare prevails here. Private orders have been issued to all the regiments in the garrison to have ammunition and rations served out and made ready to march at a moment's notice. The artillery have also received orders. A qvantity of Greek fire and phosphorus, which Was stolen from a druggist, has been found stered in Gfiffintown, the most Irish portion of this city. Considerable excitement prevails. There are private reports of arms and ma- terials of war being stored on the frontier, near Ruffalo and St Albans. A private dispatch from Ottowa says this is only a strategy to en- able the Government to carry a militia bill of unnsual severity, amounting to conscription, during the excitement caused by a groundless agitation, THE COAL MINERS’ WAR. PiTTssvRrG, Pa., March ‘urther partic- ulurs of the coal miners’ riot at Pine Run, above McKeesport, have bern received. Q ers employed by O'Neil & Sons struck fer higher wages, but yesterday re- turned to work, which so exasperated the miners in the neighborhood that a collision en- sued, and in the melee one man was killed and sere wounded. Mr. O'Neil was severely Hoters having met with a warmer re- ception than they anticipated. soon dispersed. An urmed posse will be sent up to arrest. the rs. MonTREAr, SUICID Boston, Mass., March3 bit Law: ~The body of Nes- nee, of the firm of Lawrence, Wright & Comy has been found in the Charles River, under Cambridge bridge. It is sup- posed that he committed suicide. He was the ron of Samuel Lawrence. EXECUTION TO-DAY. YoRK, Pa. March 31.—The exeention of an. for the murder of three members of the Squibbs family, took place at a quarter be- fore 12 o'clock to-day. He remained firm to the last, and protested his innocence. INCENDIARISM. Berraro, March 31.—Nicholas Smith, who Was arrested here a few days ago, confesses to having set fire to eighteen different buildings in this city within the last two months, — A SINGULAR Case.—A Man Struck Dumb on t- (as—A gentleman who resides in Wilkes county and was returning home from Angasia en Thwrsday last entirely lost the power of speech soon nfter the train left Augusta. We heard him attempting to talk soon after he got op the train, and in a few moments he could not articulate a word. He was in the poses- sion of al! other faculties, but his lips were lit- erally sealed. His distress was very touching and he wrote replies to questions addressed him by the passengers and tried-to bear up under the terrible visitation. He said that he had been on a spree. He hoped it was only a species ofdeli ium and would wear off with restand sleep. He said he had once been par- tially deprived of his speech before, for a short time, in Virginia. His case attracted much at- tention among the passengers, several of whom knew him and were sati-fied that he was not using deception. His case were a most forcible illustration of the summary and termble man- ner in which nature sometimes punishes a yio- lation of her laws.— Athens (Ga.) Banner. Se ee A STRANGE TRAGEDY.—An extraordinary tragedy bas been enacted at Todmordon, Eng- lund. “The Rey. Mr. Plows, the incumbent of the parish, Mrs. Plows and several of the ser- Yants, were attacked, on the night of th March, by 2 suitor of the maid servant had been discharged on account of his Armed with a hatchet and a pistol, the made a furious attack on Mr. Plows, and frightfully mutilated him about the head. He ext attacked the female servants, and ahouse- maid wax shotdead. The murderer then armed himself with poker and proceeded to the bed- room in which Mrs. Plows was lying, and where she had recently given birth io a child. Stuipping down the bed-clothes he fired at Mrs. Plows, but the ball did not take effect. Hy next attacked her savagely with the poke inflicting severe scalp wounds. breaking her nose and otherwise injuring her. While in the act of stricking another blow at her, his arm Was arrested by a neighbor. Mr. and Mrs. Plows remain in a precarious stat isits man VATION O8 THE ENGLISH Poor.—On the 5th of this month, an inquest was held. in the Holloway road, on the bodies of two boys, of five and seven years of age, both of whom had died of starvation. The parents of th: children were quite respectable mechanics. About @ year ago the father’s health failed him, and ‘he lost his work as a whitesmith, Which had brought him in comfortable wages, But the elder children earned enough to pa the rent and leave about three shillings & week over. They had been long living at a starving rate. Butihe whole house was kept by the mother in neh good order that the parich surgeon said, “You might have eaten your food trom the boards; everything was beauti- fully clean.” The two boys were seized with convulsions, one aiter another, and after their death the surgeon made an examination of their bodies, and found that their intestines were completely empty, and that they died of convulsions, the effect of starvation. ‘Phe poor laws do not keep the poor from starving. Lonp STANLEY AMD Mk. SEWARD.—The London Examiner, in concluding an article on the Alabama claims, say: “We trust that the good sense of the noble Lord (Stanley) will Prompt Lim to accept the terms of reference as proposed by Mr. Seward, and thus get rid of an irritation which may, under certain contin. gencies be easily inflamed in hostilities, which if commenced, both nations would have lasting Teasons to deplore.”” pa etn a Sees oe 7 A committee of the Massachusetts legis lature has reported a bill which provides it in the city of Boston from the first day of July, 166", no ‘vault, cellar or ind room shall be oceupie as a place of lodging or #! ing. po the Cr — gotgtg! ing, and a permit given Board of Health oe Uererintendant, ¢ m7 The ress in Chicago again sg ae ea rion roman = and violently oppose run! _ cular press are equally ‘emphatic oo ee side. 7 Building Associations have been ized in ‘Lynchburg, staun' ‘Winchester, i and other places in producing geben, rem aed re s7Mr. E. J. mitted suicide a few drowning himself In Seneca River =, a a7 Nathamel F. Johnson, of South Deerfield, | nessee. Arrangements a1 VIRGINIA NEWS. Rey. Herman Rokom, Commissioner of Im- migration for Tennessce, is on a lecturing tour through the Northern States for the purpose of artr: eting the attention of the farmers of those States to the great facilities offered in Ten being made to in vite kenmigration from Germany, the landing place of he immigrants to be Norfolk. from whence they will be forwarded to their desti- nation via the Va. & Tena. line. Large round ¢1'ps of ret paper, we eerly Saturday morning, posted abo burg in various places, words. The wages of the employes of the Virginia and Tennessee railroad company have, we learn, been reduced 20 per ct found t Lynch- bearing mysterious The Connectieut Child Murde The Hudson (N. Y.) Register, Marc on tains the following additional developments concerning the brutal murder of a child im Ca- naan, Conn., and the arrest of a Mr. and Mrs. Frown in Hartford, charged with committing the deed. They are now in jail in Hudsoa. Awaiting trial — On Saturday last aman went to the jail in this city and asked that he might be allowed to see Mr. and Mrs. Brown, the parties now Awaiting trial, charged with being the per trators of the Canaan child murder. This privilege was accorded the stranger, who ave his name as William Hickey, and asserted that he had teen sent from Connecticut by Brown's half brother to make # statement which was regarded as of great importan: After some effort Mr Hickey ‘was induced to wll the story, which was in substance as follows: — Hickey. with another man—both painters by trade—were in Cannan the day Angle Brown was kitled or died. They were inquiring for work, and it being noticed that Hickey was a Frenchman they were referred to Brown. They went to Brown's house in the evening and inquired for him; but Hickey days that he was told by a flittle girl who came to the door that both Mr. and Mrs. Brown had gone away. From Canaan Hickey and his com. panion went to Vermont:and after the lapse of Feveral months he brought up a few days since in Connecticut, where he fell in with Brown's half bro’ supposed murder, told his own story and then came to this city, Hickey, we, fearn, has had interviews w the Browns" ‘counsel and the District Attor- ney, but nothing of any importance was elici- ted further than given above. This statement of Hickey agrees with what Brown told one of our officers at the time of his arrest, which Was detailed to us this morning by the officer to whom it was told. Brown said that he could prove by two men that he was abs from the house, and that the gitl was seen them during his absence. Hickey was rather a suspicions looking character, and while at the jail was kept une der strict Surveillance by the officers. » heard the story of the | F TEST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. B. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) Presiéent. WM. 8. HUNTINGTON Cashier. GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY ann FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 15:h street, epposize the Treasury Department. Government Securities with Treasurer United States, 7 ONE MILLION DOLLARS op ‘e Day and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECURITIES at current market rates. FURNISH BXCHANGS and make Colisctions tn ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIBS OF THR UNITED STATES. We purchase Government Vouchers op the MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, and give care- fal attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN and FIKMS and to any other business entrusted to ne. FULL INFORMATION tn regard to GOVE! MENT LOANS at all times cheerfully fernished. SAVINGS BARK, Corner of 7th street and Louisiane avenue, PAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSITS, BUYS end SELLS al Kinds of BONDS ana STOCKS, GOLD and SILVEB. Highest prices paid for LAND WARRANTS. J. B. ELVANS, President. bo tm ‘i AND CLOTHING, &c. Srzrnaxs aco. (Late of Wall, Stephens & Co..) 310 PENNSYLVANIA AVE! Between 9tb and loth streets, MEECHANT TAILORS. NEW SPRING ‘A 1M VESTINGS Seer Racer mbn-tf At moderate prices. F.?- Setrsoss, STEAMBOAT LINES. Evi be NINTH STREET. 505 — 2 505 SEATON HALL. “ KIDWEBL & HENDERSON, 605 NINTH STREET, SEATON HALL, Would respectfnlly inform their friends and the public that they have just received their Spring stock of WALL PAPERS & WINDOW SHADES. Also, a Fine Assortment of OVAL AND SQUARE PICTUR® FRAMES. PIC TURE CORDS AND TASSELS, PICTURE NAILS. GILT CORNICES, FLOUR AND TABLE OIL CLOTHS, MATTINGS, &c. All of which they are prepared te scll at the Lowest Cash Prices. z Persons fitting up their houses for Spring will do weil to gall and exnmine for themselves at 909 9th street. Seaton Hall, N. B.—All work in their line promptly exeonted, in the city or country, at short notice aud moder Ate terms, mb 23-1m. IANO8—A LARGE ASSORTMENT of NOL’ AMEEICAN COMPANY'S Power- erful Instraments, as also several of| STEINWAY & SONS, have just been received making our stock complete. Persone in search of @ re instrument are reques! W.G. METZEBOTT & 00. Bole Agents. Mauaca GRAPES, EXCELLENT MINCE MEAT. N. W. BURCHELL, fe2t-tf Corner 14th and F streets. EMOVAL —We have lately remeved onr Office to the corner of 7th and F streets, and solicit a tinuance of the liberal patronage of our friends and the public in all branches of ont profession, CLUSS & KAMMERHORBER, mh 19-1m_ Architects and Engineers. . SEWELL'S ° = ure end Unedultersteg raxaten new TOE TIGESLET® 208r. MIUM NEW TOTEMIUM FAMILY SOAP, No. ONE BROWN For family use, for sale cheap for'cash tothe | trede. 0. B. JEWELL, Manufacturer, 503 G: esi 600 and Ay ANARBY BIRDS! CANARY BIRDS"! CANARY BIRDS !! ‘A large importation of Canary Binte inst received at CHR. RUPPERT'S. No. 522 7th: street. They are the finest singers ever offered in this market. mh 17-im Damoxcrors BAIR COLOR REGENERATOR, t No. 279 Pennsylvania avenue, between — loth ‘and Mth streets. Large assortment of HUMAN HAIR WORK and PEBFUMERY. Wigs made to order. Ladies and Gentlemen's private rooms for Hair-dressing and Cutting, and for the application of the Begenera- tor. Also, for the use of the Parisian Patent Brush. Consultation free for the disease of the Hair. sep 28 tm GABDEN AND FLOWEB SEEDs. attention of market in want of fresh. pure, and ble seeds, to the extensive stock which be has instore. "His long practical experience aes er, enables bim make the most judictons selections, all of which are warranted, Viz: Lares Early York, Ox Heart, and Premium Flat Dutch Cabbages. » Tilden and Key's Early Tomatoes, Extra Early Peas. Beets, Badishes, with assortment of Garden Seeds. ae [ey ee bee! oan aw and rare from Englas and the Continent, many articles saved from his rich collection of florist : ‘reaths, ‘lands, &c..of ifal U. 8. Patent Office. DBZ SALE OF CATHERIBE KUHN. Gaar- ¢ian.—The sale having been dubmitted, and the same having been and duly corshiered it is now by the Orphans’ Court ot the District of Columbia adjudzed and decreed, this 10th day of March, A. D. 1068. that the said sale ve ratified nd covfirmed on the ath day of April next: pro- vided, that this order be published ence a waek for three weeks in the Evening Siar press, and unless ob said 4th day of April next ensuing to mh 12 ww OVAL AND SQUARE PICTURE Fi PIOTURE CORDS AND TASSELB, ICTOBE NAT! AD} Ww embracing: salsg. assortment of an Low size made to order. ENGRAV'NGS. HE STEAMER COLUMBIA has resumed her regular tripe betwee INGTON and BALTIMORE, Washington every WEDNES MOBNING at 6 o'clock and Baltimore every SATUBDAY AFTERNOON at 4 o'clock Bhe Mill stop at all the principal Isudings on the river rere and freight. For further & SON, Agents, ley "6 Whart.at the f mho4-T&aFom Fo MOUNT VERNON ‘The swift. commodious ana staunch Passenger Steamer ARROW, Captain Thomas ‘Stacks . Commander, will leave ber berf, foot of Seventh street. | Meshinatca. D.C". commencing 234 March, at Py jaily, (Sundays excepted.) tor MOUN' VERNON the Tomb of Washington. stopping at ALEXANDRIA, FORT FOOT. and FOR’ asH- INGTON. Keturning. the Steamer will arrive at Washington about 4 p.m., giving ample time for Pastencers who wish to leave the city the same BEUDS to take the care for the North, West, and a Fare to Mount Vernon ané retern, inclodt adurivaion to the Mansion ani Grounss: qian = Tickets for wale at all the principal Hotels aad at see SMES SYREB, G Superintendent General Superintendent, mh 20 Im ‘Ofice, Willard.’ Hot’ 1. [2® SEW” EXPRRSS Cine BETWEEN i ‘W YORE. ALEXANDBIA. WASHINGTON sens rt) GEORGETOWN. BEGULAB SAILING Days, FEOM GEORGETOWN, FRIDAY, AT 12 FROM NEW YORK, SATURDAY, AT 12 M. For freight, apply to JOBN B. DAVIDSON, . | 63 Water street, Georgetown, D.C. ELPRIDGE & 00., Agents, Prince street wharf, Alexandria, JAMES HAND, Agen 104 Wall street, New York. Fretet received constantly and forwarded to ail parts of the ith de itch mbity JOHN B. DAVIDSON, Agent. OLD LINE. ly at the office of the ik avenue end Ie 'W. THOMPSON Pree. p*™= Beney, COMMISSION MER€HANT, 61m STREET WHARF, WASHINGTON, D. c. Large storage and wharfage accommodations for loading and unloading vessels. mah 19-3 TALIAN OCARONT Fresh, aud = lowest figures. 180, R, for Puditing, &e., &e. FROMAGE DE BRI NW BURCHELL, under Ebbitt House. corner 4th and F streets. tf iF SCOTT s + — CONCENTRATED EXTRACT oF JAMAICA GINGER. Guaranteed strictly Pure and the best ip use. It is a excellent TONIC, ANTI DYSPEPTICand INVIGOBATOR And is also used for Flavoring purposes. EVERY FAMILY SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE A Certificate of Avalysis from the leading Ana- Chemist of Baltimore. accompanies cach .. ONLY THIRTY CENTS. PROS Sheeran F. P. scoTT. BALTINONE: al hy the Selowing Baned Ubemists in Warh- own : ‘ORD, 290 Pa. av. Washi % PSON, corner 15th st. and . A} & CO., corner Pa. ave. and 4 'HILDREN'S C. AGES | ir very large assortment of Sa eee