Evening Star Newspaper, May 11, 1868, Page 1

EVENING STAR. | PUBLISHED DAILY- SUNDAY EXCEPTED AT THE 5T. BUILDING, S. W. Corner Pa. avenue and 11th street re | NOYES, BAKER & CO. The STAR is served by the carriers te their fabecribers in the City and District at Tex Cuyts rer weex. Copies at the counter, with oF without wrappers, Fwo Ouse each Prick ror MArurse:—Three manths, One | Dollar and Fifty Cents; six months, Three Dollars; { one year, Five Dollars. No papers are sent from | the office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published on Friday | morning—@ne Dollar and a Half « Year. CLEAR. SMOOTH 5 28 folle IN anv BEAUTIFUL js the use st HELM: RacT SaBeaPARiLan pimples, meth patches, of the ekin. 4 I over bi Sud all eruptions NG MONTHS, the system nai oes @ change, aud HeLunor. ‘ONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF SAMSAPA is ap assistant of the greatest value. OUNG LADIES BEWARE! OF THE INJUBIOUS EFFECTS of Face Pow. dere and Washes. 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ABLE-SPOONFCLS sINO FABLE SPOOMEOLS of the Estract, of Sa ear ee ae anal Sea eet awa 028 ‘Hone as uscally made. KRESTING LETTER is published in bE Ticrcntrargical Boviewron Gaaned, is the cegtain, aflections, those ‘arising from the ‘ex: ceen.ot remady és equal to the Extract of Power 18 extraordi- terth. lew, tm the strictest semse,@ tose with this Te cgluable attribwey that sets appticable Yo a sane the system so sunken i table as rem p other sub stamecs of the tomic class ‘ndvailabie oF injerions. HELMBOLD'S NTRATED EXTRACT SARSAPA- CONCE: + Betablished upward of 18 years, prepared by Che Kvenin = Stat. =, XXXI. HOOFLARD'S GERMAN BITTERS, HOOFLAND’S GERMAN TONIC, THE GBEAT BEMEDIES FOR ALL DISEASE! GIVEE, STOMACH, OB DIGESTIVE HOOFLAND’S GERMAN BITTERS Is composed of the satoea (@r 00 Char ase men. Sect aurys omens tei coanne end extirely Sree from alcoholic of any HOOFLARD’S CERMAN TONIO Ina combination o all the ingredients of the Bit fore, with the purest quality of Santa Cruz i tarecable remedioe Svor ofered tS the pasion i HOOFLAND’S GERMAN BITTERS. Those who have no objection to the combination of the Bitters, as stated, will use HOOFLAND'’S GERMAN TONIO. They are both equally good, and contain the same medicinal sixtuce, cerice pions tbe two mere matter of taste, jae ocr " ‘onic being ‘The stomach, from a variety of Indigestion, ia, Nervous Debil inv apt to have its fanctions derang ig: peng some closely as it does with the gorge im Decomsen stucten. the result of wah ofthe followtna dioceses : Oonstipation, Flatulence, Inward Piles, Puiness of Blood to the Head, Acidity ef the Stomach, Nausea, Heart- burn, Disgust for Food, Puiness or Weick im the Stomach, Sour Eructations, Sink- ing or Fluttering at the Pit @ the Stomach, Swimming of the Head, Hurried or Dificult Breathing, Fluttering at the Heart, Choking or Suficat Sensations when tm a Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots or Webbs before the Sixht, Duli Pain in the Head. Def- ciency of Perspiration, Yei- jowness of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the side, Back, Chest, Limbs, etc., Sud- den Flushes of Heat, Burning in the Flesh, Constant Imaginines of Evil, and Great Depression of Spirits. PR pe haan era hint pcan | dis or more Somee compounded, 1 free from injurious ingredients, and has established for Iteelf a reputation for the cure of these diseases. In this connection we would submit those well- Known remedies— HOOFLAND’S GERMAN BITTERS, AND HOOFLAND’S GERMAN TONIC, PBEPABED BY DR. C. M. JACKSON, PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Tw -two years since they were first intro aueed tuto this country from y, durii which time they have undoubtedly perfo1 more cures, and ben suffering humanity toa Frenter extent, than any other remedies known to ‘These remedies will cure Liver Com oan tees ree tees Reta arrhoen, 2 and all diseases from ® Disordered Beye, arisi: Liver, Stomach, or Intestines: DEBILITY, Resulting from Car rhatever: Prostrati the Sistem induced by Severe Taner, Hard” : see. ‘There is no medicine extant equal to these ediee in such cases. A. a srtet And fooling time ily the hat will instil new life into their ‘and ardor of ins, in measure the ener; more youthful daze, bolld up thelt shrunken ) and re a ‘ — . give NOTICE. 1¢ is a well established fact that fall one-half of be female portion of our popalation are seldom in y of good bealt! hotpae nae thelr own expression, *‘never feel well 7 are id, devoid of all energy, nervous, and have Bo appetite. To this class of persons the BITTEBS, or the TONIC, is especially recommended. WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN se emg ete pheno of either of these odies. will cure every case of MARASM without fail. Thousands of the be ort accumulated 1 ‘will allo ) it will be lof aaGe> Quding that certificates have bands of the Legg bat sbeor'ved, are men of note andol they must be believed. TESTIMONIALS. HON. GEO. W. WOODWARD, Cries Justice of the Suprime Court of Pa., writes: PuitaDeLrita, March 16, 1357. I find *Hoofiand’s German Bitters’ ie 2 tonic rgane. tad of great beneht in cesce of debility and want of Rervousaction m the io Susan HON. JAMES THOMPSON, Judte of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. PHLa, April 28, 1686. 1 consider *Hoofes s re e'eaiee- in cases of attacks of Indigesti: perinn, I can eer ify this from my efperience }) With t, ‘Youre, with rps es THOMPSON.” FEOM BEV. JOSEPH H. KENNARD.D.D., Pastor of the Tenth Baptist Church, Philadelphia Dr. tty Jackson—Dear Bir: I have been frequently recommend WASHINGTON, D. C.. MONDAY, MAY 11, 1868. N°, 4,734. THE EVENING STAR Washington News and Gossip. THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL, The Senate sits to-day with closed doors, going into secret session very soon after meet- ing at 10 o'clock. The Senators are making their fifteen-minute speeches upon the different articles, and intense interest is shown by ont- siders to ascertain what the drift of Senatorial remark may indicate as regards the result of the vote to-morrow. Whenever a Senator emerges from the chamber he is instantly pounced upon by some enterprising newspaper men, or party with a little bet on hand, and is pumped directly or indirectly for some hint or clue that may indicate how the impeachment eat is jumping. At 2 o'clock the Senate took a recess for 20 minutes, Up to that hour the following had taken place: ‘The Senate adopted the following form of question, which the Chiet Justice is to ask each Senator when his name is called: First. “Do you believe Andrew Johnson guilty of this article, as charged?” Second. “Do you believe this constttutes a high crime and misdemeanor!” Up to recess eight Senators had spoken un- der the fifteen minutes rule. These were Messrs. Stewart, Sherman, Grimes, Hendricks, Edmunds, Williams, Howe, and Morrill, of Meine. Messrs, Stewart, Edmunds, Williams; and Morrill sustained all the articles of im- peachment, while Messrs. Sherman and Howe sustained only the second, third, fourtheighth and eleventh articles. Messrs. Grimes and Hendricks, took ground against all the articles- It is believed all but the second, third, fourth, eighth and eleventh artices will be defeated, enough Senators having expressed themselves inside the Senate Chamber, who have not yet spoken, to lead to that couclusion. Messrs. Trumbull, Fessenden, Ross and Fowler have not yet indicated how they will vote, although it is expected that Messrs. Trumbull and Fessenden wili vote against the first article. A statement was circulated throughout the Capitol that Senator Trumbull had expressed himself as intending to go against all the articles, but it was subsequently ascertained that he had not spoken up to the recess. It is known, however, that he intends to speak during this afternoon, and the excite- mentis running very high, in consequence, to know exactly how he stands. After the recess, Senator Doolittle took the floor in opposition to all the articles of im- peachment. From the fact that several of the fourteen Senators considered doubtful have declared that they should yote for the convic- tion of the President on the second and third articles, it is the general belief at the Capitol this afternoon that he will be certainly con- vieted om these articles, Impeachment stock has accordingly gone up with a bound this afternoon, 3:30 v. M.—Senator Garrett Davis next took the floor in support of the Presidents’ inno- cence, and was followed by Senator Hender- son, who spoke fifteen minutes against the first three articles, and ceased without decaring or intimating that he was in favor of any of the articles. This has lowered impeachment stock a peg, though it stall buoyant. InP EACHMENT,—The Senate having been dis- turbed in its proceedings lust week, unusual precautions have been ordered with the view of preserving order at the open session to- morrow. Under no circumstances will any person be allowed in the galleries or building without « ticket. The aisles in the galleries and the gal- lery doors will be kept clear, and the police will be stationed in the aisles to enforce qui-t and order, with strict directions to instantly arrest any person-who shall make any im- proper demonstration. To prevent collusion, all tickets will be again examined at the foot of tke gallery stairs. There the reporter's tickets will be taken up and others given, entitling them to seats in the appropriate gallery. No coupons will be issued to such as leave the building before the close of the session; and Laving once gone out, no person will be read- mitted without the production of a tull ticket. The doors will be opened to ticket-holders at eleven o'clock a.m. POLITICAL MEETINGS TO BE HELD Or ENLY.— General Sibley, Assistant Commissioner of the Freedmen’s Bureau for the State of Georgia, has issued a circular stating that complaints have been made of unlawful assemblages of large numbers of colored persons, holding political discussions and speaking at late hours of the night, guarded by numbers of armed men, and other demonstations, exciting fears and apprehensions of violence. He therefore directs that officers and agents of the bureau advise the colored people and others to hold their meetings openly, and after the proper notices to the authorities that they are to be held in order to ayoid misconstruction and complaints. ComMUNiIcaTING THE GREAT Event THROUGHOUT THE GLOBE.—The Western Union Telegraph Company bas arranged to transmit to-morrow, direct from its office in the Senate gallery, to all points in the United States and Canada reached by its lines, and through the Atlantic and Cuban cables to Europe and the West Indies, ‘he verdict of the Senate on the articles of impeachment simul taneously with its announcement in the Senate Chamber. These dispatches are to be bulletined at their office and furnished to the press free of charge. Tue Surwat? Te1at.—To-morrow has been set for the trial of John H. Surratt, under an indictment tor murder and conspiracy to mur- der Abraham Lincoln, and the prosecution, we believe, are ready, haying summoned their witnesses, As yet it is not certain that the case Will pe tried, as the defense may show good Teasons for a continuance. The prosecution will be conducted by Messrs. Carrington. (Dis- trict Attorney,) N. Wilson, (assistant District Attorney,) and A.G. Riddle, and the defense by Messrs. Merrick, Bradley, jr., and Judge Black. Riv. CuaRres W. Denison, welt known toa good many people in this city, has resign- ed the pastorship of a Baptist Church in Mil- ‘waukee and is going to settle in Baltimere Charles is the most resigned man we ever knew; he ie always resigning. Tae Hovse ComMITTEE on APPRornia- Tions were at work during their meeting this morning on the Indian appropriation bill ‘They are not half through with it yet, and will Probably not be ready to repert it before the last of the month. is. PaTENTS TO BE IssueD.—For the week end- ing on Tuesday, the 19th instant, 240 patents ‘will be issued from the Patent Office. During the past week 254 applications and 103 caveats, ‘were filed. Tae Waits Hoves.—A number of visitors were at the Executive Mansion to-day, nearly all of whom were admitted to see thc President. Secretary Seward and Genera] Rousseau had taterviews with the President this morning. A SOLDIER PUNISHED FOR a PeacticaL Jone —It will remembered that shortly after the beginnicg of the War Department aiffi- cu ty it was reported that Mosby was coming to this city with an armed force, anda letter received by him from this city was published in most of the Southefn journals, who charged that it was from a Government detective here to trap Mosby, but the facts in the case are contained in an order jusf issued from Headquarters Departmnt of Washington, which sets forth that before a court matial in sessign im this city, of which General re Ricketts is president, Sergeant Fra.k Foftester, company H, 29th infantry was tried upon ® charge of conduct to the prejudice of good order and military dis- cipline, The specification charges that he did ‘with intent to incite insurrection and resistance of the laws of the United States, write, and cause to be sent to ohe Jotin S. Mosby, former- ly an officer in the Confederate Army, a letter, of which copy is appended, in which the writer says: “The rumor is afloat that you are raising ui E $0.1 glory in Jour ansertaking. 1 think it's Christian act. I wish you toinform me atonce if such is the case, and I will assist you m our undertaking. I was once a colonel in the Federal = but now only a sergeant. Ihave been misused, and will be avenged. Write in confidence to me; all will be right: no danger of betrayal. I will keep you posted in regacd to Congress, military movements, &c.” ‘The court found the accused guilty, and sen- tenced him to be reduced tothe ranks, and to forfeit to the United States ten dollars per month of his monthly pay. Gen. Emory has approved the sentence, and says: “The senteuce awarded is evidently founded upon the beltef that the accused had no mal- cious intent in writing the letter contained in the charge against him, of which he has been found guilty, and that he merely intended a practical joke. Coneurring in this view, the sentence is approved, and will be duly exe- cuted; and fit is hoped it will serve as a warn- ing that “jokes” upon matters of that kind, cal- calated to disturb the public peace, may not be agam attempted.” DeEntat or Gossie ConcerNING SENATOR FowLer.—The Memphis (Tenn.) Bulletin, takes occasion to deny “a very silly piece of gossip” afloat, concerning Senator Fowler, of that State, to the effect “that he intends to vote against the impeachment of the President, be- cause Mre. Stover, the President’s daughter, makes that a condition toa reciprocation of his love for her.” The Bulletin says: “Now we happen to know something of the relations of these distinguished personages, and we know that there is not x shadow of truth in this absurd rumor, Senator Fowler still mourns the loss of a noble. loving wife goes very little into society, and devotes every hour not required for rest, to his arduous offi- cial duties. To serve faithfully bis country, his State, and his constituents, and to super- vise the education of hissonand daughter, are the objects of his heart's ambition. How he will vote upon the final question of “guilty or not guilty,” in the impeachment trial, we do not know; but we do know that he will yote aecording to the dictates of a pure conscience, the solemn obligations of his judicial SECRETARY McCvLLocn has given notice that all compound interest notes intended for conversion into three per cent. temporary loan certificates must either be presented to the As- sistant Treasurer at New York, who has the full charge and control of the issue of such certificates, or to the Treasurer of the United States at Washington, who will issue cer- tificatee, which, on presentation at the office of the Assistant Treasurer at New York, will en- title the holder to receive such certificates in exchange. Compound interest notes intended for redemption in Inwful meney must be for- warded tothe Treasurer of the United States in Washington for that purpose. Tue Ways AND MxANS Committe, of the House of Representatives, are at work day time and evenings, assisted by Commissioner Welles, on their revision of the revenue laws, which is nearly completed. It is not considered improbable, however, that when the subject comes before the House it will be postponed until next winter, as a large portion of the members are desirous of an early adjournment. Some think that there will be special legis- Jation in a few imstances, and that the general Tevenue bill will go over to next session. Tne Sovru CaRoina Leoiscaturs.— General Canby, in command of the Second Military District, bas issued an order directing that the meeting of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, appointed for the 12th instant, be postponed until after Congress shall have approved the Constitution under which it was elected, and of which due notice will be given. PERSONAL.—The Hon. W. W. Holden, Gov- ernor elect of North Carolina, has tendered the Position of private secretary of his staff to Robert Douglas, the eldest son of the lamented Stephen A. Douglas, of Tilmois. ----Three of the California delegates to the Chicago Conven- tion, Mayor Jack Stratman, Gen Edward Conner,and J. M. Days, Esq., are at Williard’s. They afe instructed to vow for Gen. Grant ----Hon. Fayette McMullin, of Virginia, is at the Metropolitan. ConTRACT AWARDED.. Paymaster Bridge, in charge of the Bureau of Provisions and Cloth- ing atthe Navy Department has awarded the contract for furnishing 25,000 pounds of fresh beef, and the same quantity of vegetables, bids for which were opened last week, to Messrs. ‘Varnell & Myers, of this city, at 10% cents per pound for the beef, and three cents per pound jor the vegetables. Pouiticat.—The Lowell Co natius Donnelly of getting indig — The Mobile Daily Register publishes what is called the “Roll of the Black Dupes and White Renegades who voted in Mobile Oity and County for the Menagerie Constitution of the State of Alabama. Published by order of the Constitutional Clut of Mobiie, February, 1868." Then tollow twenty-four closely printed | ede of names of voters, the object being to old them up to white execration. —— Among tle secret societies of the ne- groes in the Souch there is one called «The Sons of Liberty,” and this organization pro- poses Fred, Douglass for President. — The San Antonio (Texas) Herald sees en- couragement in the fact that the votes in Ala- bama an.; Arkansas demonstrates that the white regivtered Conservative vote is ina ma- jority over the black and white registered Rad- ical vote, and says the same thing is true of Texas. —— Speaking for the Southern Democracy, the Macon (Ga.) Journal says if it knows aught of their temper or purposes, they * will yote in the New York Convention for the man, be he civihan or Federal general, who can win— whose strength before the country is such as to secure success and the consequent deliver- Ance of the South from the hands of the op- ressor. They will neither ask nor care to now what he said, nor what he did during the war.” INTERNAL REVENUR—The Teceipts from this source to-day were $833,577.64. _ ee ARRIVED Howg.—The Baltimore Sun of this morning says: “Captain Jerome Bonaparte, of the Guard raperial, French arm: , and son of Jerome N. Esq., of this city, and randson of Bonaparte, (Mrs. Elizn- Pat ‘has returned to \tlerson, home in this mo He is stopping at the resi- gence of his father, and is enjoying excellent 89 The Crawiord {Fy eos = instracted of: Bead situa or '@ resolution re- of the to: Tota TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. This Afternoon’s Dispatches. ——_— FROM EUROPE TO-DAY, BY CABLE. Pacific Speech of Louis Napol Paris, May 11.—The Emperor and Empress were at Orleans on Satarday, and in response to the Mayor's aidress of welcome. the Empe- Tor made a itic speech. Lonpor, May 11.—Telegrams from Malta re- Bert that dispatches from China state that the enandoah proceeded under orders to Corea to inquire into the fate of any of the survivors of the American bark General Sherman. DON, May 11—Forenoon.— Consols, 94: Six for money, and %@% for account. U.S. 95, V's, 704a70%. Eries, 46. Illinois Central, FRrankrort, May U1.—U. 8. 5-20's, 75%. Live PooL,May 11—Forenoon.—Gotton dull, day’s sales estimated at 7,000 bales: prices un- changed Breadstuffs dull. Loxpox, May 11—Afternoon.—U. 8. 5-20’s, Wy. townee, May 11—Evening.—Oonsols 94 \ for money and ® ae for account; U.S. 5-20"s, Tyg; Eries 454; Illinois Central, $6. 79 RARKPORT, May 1l—Evening.—U. S. 5.20's, ARIS, May 1i—Evening.—The Bourse is dull, and Rentes are 69f., 35 cents. Liverroor, May 1i—Evering.— Cotton easier and a fraction lower. Sales of 7,000 bales; Uplands, 128124; Orleans, 12 ¥al2%. WESTERN ITEMS. Another Railread Accident—The Metho- dist Conference. CuicaGo, Int., May 11.—The train which left Quincy on” Saturday tor Chicago was thrown off the track near Altoona, and three cars, together with the baggage, mail and express matter were burned. Four of the em- ployees were injured, but not seriously. The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Charch assembled at the usual hour, ‘Ames in the chair, A delegation from Canada was formally received and addressed the Conference. ‘The consideration of the question of the ad- mission of the Southern delegates was Te- sumed. Speeches were made by Foster Crane and others, Dr, Harris offered a series of reso- lutions providing for their immediate sdmis- sion. Pending the consideratian of the resolutions the Conference adjourned until this afternoon. BREACH OF PROMISE CASE. $3,000 Damages Awarded the Plaintiff. Boston, May ‘M. Neims, of this city, sued . Kelly, a wealthy and ex- tensive shipbuilder of this city, and formerly a member of the city government, for the sum of $20,000, damages for breach of promise of mar- riage. Yesterday the trial was concluded, and the jury, after having been out sixteen hours, Teturned a verdict for the plaintiff this morning, and fixed the damages at $3,000). eee A Wife Takes Arsenic Because a Whim not Gratified by her Husband [From the Cleveland Herald, May 3.) Another cad case of suicide bas just come to our knowledge through a special communica- tion from Wellsville, Ohio, on the line of the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad All tray- ellers will remember that this town is located on the Ohio river at the junction of the “River Division” with the Ciéveland and Pittsburg Railroad. From this communication we learn that the wite of Andrew Bunting, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, committed suicide ou the wth by taking arsenic im the presence of her husband and chiidren, because the husband d-— clined to purchase additional household turni- ture, claiming thatthe house was furnished with goods fine enough to suit any woman, Between seven and eight o'clock on Thars- day morning, while the family, consistag of Mr. and Mrs. Bunting and two children—one eight, the other twelve years of age—were at breakfast, Mre. B. renewed the request pre- viously made that additional furniture, car- pets, &c., be placed in the house. The husband declined to accede to her reques she srose from the table in a passion, proceeded to & sideboard, picked up a cup of arsenic pre- viously prepared, aud threatened to take it if the husband did not come to terms. Her chil- dren cried, her husband sprang from his seat to prevent the woman from carrying out her wicked design—too late to save her. In spite of lis efforts she managed to gurgle dewn a suflicient quantity to produce death, which, And nine o'clock in the evening, twelve hours after the poison had been Laken. Dr. Hammond, the tamily physician, was and Dr. McKenzie, a neighboring phy- sician, was also in the room soon after the oc- currence. The proper medicine was prescribed and hastily procured, but the woman refased to take the antidote until her physician said it was too late to save life. Then <he regretted having taken the fatal stuff and expressed a Willingness to take any antidote the physician might offer. She was about thirty-five years of age. Her husband owned, in addition to being the pro- furnished house in Wellsville, a boat on the riverand was otherwise in good circurr stances. He, so far as neighborhood gossip goes, both among males and females, had always granted and bought for her everthing that money could procure. and that fact bas created # world of *ympathy for the husband. Metnopist Eriscorar © CuIcaGo.—In the Methodist copal ference at Chicago, Saturday, Rev. Dr. Ca row, of Philadelphia, offered’a resolution in favor of so amending the Discipline that the Quarterly Conference shail be the organ of communicating with the bishops in regard to a r- Mr. Cunningham, of Philideiphia, presented & memorial from Elkton, ‘ud., praying for the rescinding from the journal of the Conference the resolutions adopted in 1536, censuring two of its members for making abotition speeches: aresolution instructing the Committee on Re- rating into the laws of the church a stringent Mr. Halliday, of Indiana, submitted a resolu- tion asking the Committee on Revivals to in- corporate into the Discipline a rule defining and regulating choirs and church music. Rev A.J. Lyde, of West Virginia, presented a res. olution in favor of increasing the number of bishops; referred. The subject of admission of the representatives from the South was then taken up, and Rev. Mr. Hester, of Indiana, of- fered an amendment to Mr. Reddy's substitute Jor A report of a special committee. Rev. Dr. A. Wheeler, of Ohio, then addressed the Con- ference on the substitute, and in favor of the claimants. Rev. Dr. Porter, of Providence, oc- cupied fifteen minutes with an argument to sbow that the represeatatives from the South are not legally entitled tc seats or votes in the Geneyal Conference. Tae Reronvep Duet NeAR BALTIMORE.—A dispatch from Baltimore on Saturday stated that a duel took place that morning near that city “between Colonel P.X. Green,of Missouri, and Damel Wright, Esq., of Baltimore. Both arties were wounded on the first shot, Green in the shoulder and Wright in the leg. Neither ‘Was seriously burt. A second shot was insist- ¢d on by one of the parties, but was objected to his second. The affair ended after the first shot. though no adjustment of the trouble was had.” The Baltimore Gazvtte of this morning thinks the truth of the dispatch more than doubtful. A DEFAULTING CasHiER.—The accounts of James D. Martin, cashier of the National Hide and Leather Bank of Boston, have been found to have been made up on false figures for some time The defalcation is attributed to culations, and will not exceed $50,000. Mr. rtin, the cashier, was placed under tempor- ary arrest, but, by consent of the bank officers, was released and put in charge of a aeputy sheriff. A. ©. Felton, whose requirements for Money were supplied, unknown to the bank officers, 1s in ptil. He failed to meet his obliga- tions, and thus involved the cashier, The credit of the bank will not be affected. SENTENCED FoR MURDER IN BaLtrwore.— in the Criminal Vourt on Saturday Wm. Fo-- F, colored, conyicted for murder of a colored. however, did not take place until between eight | reterred. Rey. Mr. Hester. of Indians. offered | vivals to consider the expediency of incorpo- | scriptural rule in regard to divorces. Rev. | FORTIETH CONGRESS. This Afternoon’s Proceedings. possiirdel aa Mowpay, May 11. SeNATE—The Senate was called to order at Wa.m., pursvant to adjournment on Thurs- day last, but eight members being in their seats. e Chaplain payee that on the conclusion of this prayers would go up from the whole country for restored peace and pros- perity for all time to come. The Chief Justice immediately took the chair, and the Court of Impeachment was opened due form, alter which the minutes of Thursday were read, during which some half dozen more Senators came in. There were not twenty spec- tators in the galleries. The Chief J astice then stated that the Senate ‘Met this morning with closed doors, and the doors would now be closed, unless some Sen- ator desired to make a motion. Senator Sherman then said that before the doors were closed, he desired to submit a mo- tion, which be thought would meet the unan- imous approval of the Senate. | To-mor :ow ‘will be a day of great excitement and that the Sergeant-at-Arms be directed tribute bis assistants throughout the galleries, with directions w arrest all disorderly per- sons, without any further directions trom the Senate. Senator Edmunds said there was already a standing order to that effect. Senator Snmner thought that an intimation to the Sergeant-at-Arms would oe all that was sufficient. The Chief Justice stated that the Sergeant-at- Arms had already taken the proper precanti in the matter Senator Sherman said that a notice of the same should be given in the morning papers. Senator, Williams suggested that as there would be many strangers in the galleries to- morrow, that the Chief Justice should before roll was led particularly admonish all those present that no expressions of robation or disapprobation would be tolerat and that all those resenting the rules of order would be placed under arrest. Senator Conness and other Senators.—That's it. ‘Senator Sherman then withdrew his motion, and the doors were closed at 10.20 a. m. Hovse or REPRESENTATIVES.—Under the call of States and Territories for bills and joint resolutions for reference only, the fol- jowing were introduced and referred tw the | Committees named Ky Mr. Eliot (Mass.)—Bill making appro- priation for the preservation and completion of public works. Commerce. By Mr. Miller ( Pa.)}—Joint resolution deciar- ing it inexpedient tor this Governiment to enter into treaty with any Foreign power tends to discriminate or operate against the manufacture or productions of tbe United States. Foreign , Afiairs. By Mr. Kelsey (N. ¥.)—Bull to fix the com- ensation of certain ular office, and to pro- ibit the collection of fees unauthorized by law. Retrenchment. Ry Mr. Van Trump (0.)—Joint resolution of the Legislature of Uhio protesting agaiust the reconstruction acts of Congress, and op- pesing the bills now pending and instructing the Senators and requesting the Representa- tives trom the State of Ohio to vote against such laws. Reconstruction By Mr. Pile (Mo.)—Joint resolution provid- ing for the appointmentof an Inspector of Cay- alry for the United States army, Military Affurs. By Mr. Kavanaugh (Montana)—Resolutions of Montana Legislature asking appropriation to reimburse the State for expenses incurred in suppressing Indisn depredations. Indian Af- fairs, A large number of bills of a purely private nature Were introduced under the call aud re- ferred 10 appropriate Committees Mr. Washburn (Ind.) offered the following concurrent resolution jand upon it demanded the previous question Kesolerd, The Senate concurring, that at the adjournment on Friday, the 15th instant, the adjournment shall be until Monday, the 25th instant. Mr. Spalding (O.) supposed that was for the purpose of aflording an opportanity to take up the winter carpets on the floor of the House, [Laughter.] | Mr. Robivson (N. Y.) said it was rather to take up the carpet boggers. Mr. Upson (Mich.) moved to lay the resolu- tion on the table, and upon that motion the yeas and nays were demanded, and resulted, yeas 62. nays 62. ‘The Speaker voted in the affirmative, and the resolution was laid on the table. | On motion of Mr. Coburn (Ind.) the General of the Army was directed to communicate to the House the number of votes cast for or against the constitutions m the southern States that have held elections. Mr. Shanks (Ind.) introduced a resolution directing the Committee on Pubhe Buildings | and Grounds to inquire into the expediency of prietor of the finest and most haudsomely | the appointment of preachers: referred. Rev. | providing by law for the organization, under the Interior Department, a corps of fitty men, more or less, to be composed of wounded and married Union soldiers, and who shall act as watchmen in the grounds about the Cspitol, | Smithsonian, and other public buildings in the public squares of the city. Referred to Com. | mittee on Public Buildings and Grounds. Mr: Garfield (.) introduced a joint resolu- | tion, which was agreed to, autmorizing the Sec- retary of War to furnish supplies of quarter- | master’s and commissary stores to the expedi- | tion now engaged in the exploration ef th Colorado river. | Mr. Spalding (0.) offered a resolution, which Was agreed to, directing the Committee of | Ways and Means in preparing the bill regu. luting on imports, to have regard to the equal zation of the amount of imports from Foreign | countries in so far as they relate to exports trom the United States, in fixing .nd adjusting | a just tariff law. r. Mungen (Q.) offered a resolution extend- ing wers and duties of the Committee on Treatment of Univn Soldiers in Southern Prisons, so as to report upon the condition of the Southern camps and hospitals, and. the treatment of prisoners of war thereii to inquire and report what propositions were mode by the Confederate authorities to permit medicines to be sent to Anderson ville and other prisons, such medicine to be distributed by Vinton surgeons, and tobe used exclusively for the benefit of Federal prisoners. ‘On motion of {*r. Benjamin (Mo.) the resolu- tion was laid on the table—yeas 75, mays 41. Mr. Eckley (O.) offered concurrent resolu- tion for the adjournment of the two Houses of Congress from Saturday, the 16th inst., until Monday, the 25th inst. Mr. Harding Ill.) moved to lay the resolu- tion om the table. Not agreed to—yeas 57, nays 67. r. Harding theu asked to offer an amend. ment, that membeis should not be entitled to pay during the recess, but Mr. Eckley refused | to Accept it. The question was then taken upon the pas- sage of the resolution, and it was agreed to— yeas 0%, nays 67. ‘Mr. Thomas, (Md.,) from the select commit- tee to investigate the Donnelly-Washburne a: fair, offered a resolution authorizing the com- mittee to employ a clerk at $6 per day, and to sit during the session of we House. Mr. Harding (111.) objected. Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules, and the motion was agreed to. The resolution was then agreed to. The Speaker laid before the House messages from the President, as follows : | ‘Tansmitting papers and accompanying documents in relstion to proceedings im North Carelina and Louisiana under the recenstrr- tion laws. Referred to Committee on Pecon- struction. Reports of the of the Na’ Referred to Committee on Naval Affairs, Tranemitting report ot U.S. Consul at Lon- | don in m to the mercantile marine of | Great Britain. Reterred to Committee on Com- merce. | | tided one year in 1 | for Bacon; commissioned officers and soldiers or marines in the service of the United States, shall not be permitted to vote except such a» have been Sctual residents for one year, and whos» fami les reside in Washington, and no nataralized citizen shall be alized as & voter, or be Permitted to vole unless he shall prodace hi. naturalization papers. It provides Siso that th Judges may sit to correct the Trpistradon instead of two All imforroni ti before or atter corrected shall remay im the hands of the Register of Election or Board of Judges first appointed, or im case of | Bis resignauon or removal, to bis regular suc- ceeser. Provided further, property walification shail be required for any of the Offices of said It was made the duty of the Judges of Flection to make any regulation orgiveany notice for carrying out the provi- sions of this section. 4 Mr. Niblack (Ind.) asked leave to offer an amendment to provide that forcign birth, over 21 yea bave declared his inte ined, 8! be permitted to vote. Mr. Welker said it was necessary the bill she be passed, for otherwise there would be ho election, as the charver would expire, The committee had fixed a fifteen days residence in the wards because many of the voters were Tenters or boarders, and a longer resi- ¢ operated unfairly Mr. Eldndge thought some provirion sheuld be made for sm additional number of elecuen Precincts in the city, as last year all the votes could not be polle Mr. Welker said the it Tegulation of that matter, a1 Pass a bill for five precincts in each ward. The amendments to the bill were then ag to under the operation of the previous ques tion. The dill wasthen passed as amended by a vote of ® yeas to —__.. ere. _____ FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, Wall street is in a quandary with respect to impeachment, and the diversity of opinion as to the verdict and in its effect upon the stocks gold and things in general is very great Money was offered freely on Saturday at 6 per cent. io first class borrowers, but most of the banks and private lenders asked 7 whea ap- phed to for loans. Go: very active = Councils bad the demand all day, and at tbe noon call there wa. an advance of about & per cent. in all the is sues of five-twenties. It 1s expected that the be issued about the ge uly coupons, and thi~ Will bave the eflect of stumulating con version of seven-thirties unto the bonds of IS67 in a: vance of their appearance, the terms of con ver sion being better in the latter case than they would be in the former. The advancing ten- dency of the gold premium and the firmness of the market for five-twenties abroad assisted the upward course of prices, and owing to a distrust of values on the Stock Exchange in- vestors are turning their attention to United States stock to a greater extentthan usual The statement of the associated banks for the week ending Saturday is much less favorable than was generally expected. The legal teader notes, instead of showing an increase, have been re- duced to the amount of $21,762, but the especie bas been increased @5, 120,087, owing to the Treasury disbursements. The deposits have increased $-,070,433, while the loans have also <i The circulation bas in. Government Securities. Wasuineton, May 11, 1868.—Jay Oooke & Co. furnish the following quotations of Goy- ernment securities : (By Bankers’ and Brokers’ Telegraph.) Lewis Johnson & Oo. quote stocks and bonds ip bome and foreign markets as foliows New Yor«, May 11.—¥ Le1, coupon, 114; 6. 1664, coupon, 10 coupon, new, IP6Z, coupons, 14; 1565, coupons, 07 jg: Is6d. *: 6.20%, In6t, coupon, 10, : 1040's, coupons, Ni 4; 7.20"s, second. 17 T.3u"s, third, 107; Pacific Mail, 92; Oluo ana Missis- sippi Certificates, 31; Mariposa, 15; Attantic ail —; Canton, 51; Cumberland, 3 yg: Weetern Union Telegraph, ge 25: Boston Water Power, 2\: N.Y. Central, 1274; Ere, 682,; do. preterrd, ——- 196; Keuding, %: Michigan Oentral, 118; Michigan South- ern, $34; [Linois Central, 145; Cleveland and Pittsburg, 3); Northwestern, 664; do. prefa, 76 jeveland and Toledo, 105; Rock Isiand, 9ij,; Fert Wayne, 106\; Alton & Terra Haute, 4° Toledo & ‘Wabash, 5iy; Adams Ex., 61, Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, 22; American Express. 5=\,, United States Express, 5° ghant’s Union, 31, Gold, 1404ai40%. ull. Mer- jarkee Baltimore Markets. Coffee.—There is nothing doing and the ket for Rio continues nominally unchanged. Flour.—There was no less inquiry Satur- day, and the market evidenced weakness, though no quotable change. The only sales reported was 100 bbis. Western spring wheat Extra at $1.25. Grain.—The offerings of all kinds were ex- tremely small Saturday. Of Wheat—1,349 bush els white and =,174 bushels red; market was heavy, and prices of winter favored buyers; included im the ales were several smalt lots of and strc ly chowe Maryland wheat at $383.30; 3,000 ashels ordinary to good Mary- land red at 2.6 s$2.90; no prime or choice lots sold. Of Corn —Only 1,200 bushels white and 300 bushels yellow received: prices unchanged We note sales of 30 bushels strietly prime dry white at $i.17; 1.60) bushel fair to good do. ‘$1.13a81.15, and 750 bush mixed at $1.12; several retail latr of prime yellow brought $1.25; we quote $1.2408125. Oats are in light supply and prices firmer; sales of Saturday of several jundred bushels Maryland at 99a%3 cts. Provisions. —There is less animation in the market, but with a good consumptive demand Rilors generally are without quota~ ble change. We report for Shoulders 144 cents: mb Sides 164217 cents; clear rib 17\al8 cents. Hams rauge from 2 to 2 cents, as to quality | and character of brand, for uncovered and cov- ered. Bulk Meats, im the absence of sales, con- tinue nominal as last quoted. Mess Pork is held firm at $29as90 for large and small lots, we note a sale of 100 barrels prime Mess at $28, Lard we quote at 209204 cents for Westera barrels and tierces: kegs held 1 cent higher ‘Sugars.—Market active and prices well sup- ported, stocks at the close being much reduced ‘We note sales Saturday ot & hhds.Oaba at 1! cents; 200 boxes No. Il at 12 cents, both tor refininy ) hhds. Portu Rico grocery #: 13 4 cents; 212 do. do. 12& cents; 220 do. do. t2 cents; 14 hbds. Cuba and 126 do. both on private terms: iotal sales Saturday, 1,051 bbds., 200 boxes, —— Wall Street To-day. New Yorx, May I!.—Stocks dull. Govyera- ments a shade lower. Money @a7 per ceat. Ex- change, 10%. Gold, 141. —— ae, Te-day's New York Markets. New Yorr, any Pm 2 and droop- ing. Wheat quiet and slightly in buyer vor. Corn ic lower. new mess, $25.25. Lard heavy at ityaldye Cotton dull at 31s3i4 cents for M-ddling Us lands. Freigh's quiet. Turpentim easier at $4255 cents. Rosin dull at $5.25a83.50 for com- mon strained. ore. ___ Co-OPFRATION IN CaLivoRsta.—The frame of the Evght-hour Mechanics’ rative Mill, at the southern end of the Bay View railroad bridge across Islais Cove. is up, and u | fore many months the mana: will be in operation.—San Francisco Tue Triat or Mr. Davis Posttivery ope h aad tel le fer to'te Hon. Br. Evarie, one of counsel