Evening Star Newspaper, May 28, 1868, Page 1

SE, — Che Evening Star. EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY—SUNDAY EXCEPTED AT THE STAR BUILDING, 5. W. Cerner Pa. avenue aad 11th street uF NOYES, BAKER & CO. puaienaren The STAR is served by the carriers to their waecribers in ihe City ind District at Tex OmTs rem WEEK. a counter, Cxxts each” OF without wrappers, Puce ror ‘—Three months, One Dollar end Fifty Cents; six months, Three 4 cue » Five Dollars. No ‘Sre sext from | —— 'AR—published on Friday moruing— One Dollar and e Haifa Year. EE ‘WeoerLayn's oreman BITTSzs. Thee» who have no objection to the combination of the Bitters.as stated, wilt use HOOFLAND’S GERMAN TONIC. Tees are, Deb equally good, end contain the smere matter of taste,the Toticbelng ths stometh, from & variety of 5 ho wie ; ta anction P om qo The gg 2 Fupathiting as cloeciy as it doce with the 2 affected. theresult of which ‘that dh> patient cuffors from several or more Of the fétowing diseases : Ooneripation, Flatulence, Inward Piles, Pines of Blood to the Heat, Acidity @f the Stomach, Nausea, Henrt- burn, Distrust for Food, Puiness or Weight im the Stomach, Sour Eructations, Sink- ime or Fluticring at che Pit & the Stomach, Swimming of Hurried €r Dificuit Flutcerime at the Heart, Ghoking or Sufcatine Sensations when dma Lyine Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dats or Webbs before the Siti Duil Pain im the Head. Deft- ciency & Perspiretion, Yel- dowmess of the Skim and Eves, Pain im the side, Back, Chest, Lim's, etc., Sud- den Flushes of Heat, Burning in the Flesh, Constant Imainines of Beil, and Great Dep-ession of Spirits. ‘The sufferer from these diseases s! ‘roise the Lest caution |: eclec ti: of a remedy for a only that which he is as- eared irom investigations and inguirtes i true merit, is skilfully compoutded, te injurious ingredients, and has established for fteelf a reputation for the cure of these diseases. In this ection we would submit those well- HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS, axD HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC, PREPARED BY DB. 0. |. JACKSON, Paiaperruia, Pa. Tw -two years since they were first intro duced tuto this country from Germany, guring Hore cures; and beustiied alerting hanes tee ee Fy SS fissisy sevens than aay ofber Temedies kuown to public. ‘These remedies will effectually cure Liver Com yt. ndice , Dyspepsia, Chronic er Nervous Boonies Cbrontc Diarrhces, Disease of the Kid- Beys, and all diseases arising from a Disordered Liver, Stomach, or Intestines. DEBILITY, Basuitine from any Cause whatever; Prostratis The System, indeed 69 Secor ator Haske” saps, Exposure, +e. dies in such cases. A tone and vigor is i puboie . the bite appetite is strengthened 4 5 eyes, and nervous iavalid becomes s strong snd Bocithy being. PERSONS ADVANCED IN LIFS, the hand of time weighing hoa ‘with all its attendant tlie, will ad 4 use of this B TTERS, of the TONIC. an cli ir hat wil! insti! new life inte their veins, restore ® measure the energy and ardor of more youthful Abd . build up thely shrusken forme, sud give Seaith tod happinced to thels toustotea Soest OTICE. It fe a well established fact that fall one-half of he female portion of oar mace cabnonte be enyey mer 1 0%, use thelr owe expression, “never feel well.” They are + Seroid * nervous, and have ‘Bo appetite. ‘To this class of persons the BITTERS, or the TORIC, i5 Fecommended. WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN made strong by the use of either of these co The: wilt cureevery case of MARSSHES without ‘TESTIMONIALS. HON. GEO. W. WOODWARD, Ciel Justice of the Supreme Court of Pa.. writes: Puctapei rusia, March 16, 187. “I find ‘Hoofiand’s German Bitters’ is » good tonic, im diseases of the digestive organs, Sad ot gfeet benent in cases of debi ity and want of HON. JAMES THOMPSON, Fudae ef the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Puitaperruia, Aj La a, AD: 2 , i ff attacks of ‘indie cats a cases x Byapergia. can coriiy this from my experionce fours, with respect, JAMES THOMPSON.” FROM BEV. JOSEPH H. KENNABD.D.D., Pastor of the Tenth Baptist Church, CAUTION. Booftend's German Bemedice are rfeite of OC. MJA0. SS. Goch bottle. Ali others are csaa- tertett. Principal Office Ger CHARLES M. BVANS, Pro Formeriy 0. M. JACKSO i PRIcEs. ecfiand's Gorman Bitters, wore A Dey. in to get the genuine. Boi Br and Dealers every waere. i ad =) XXXL. THE EVENING STAR Washington News and Gossip. Tae Wan Derarrvent.—General Themas visited the War Department this moraing about balf-past nine o'clock, aud proceeded to the Toom of Adjutant General Townsend, with whom he had aa interview of half of three- quarters of an hour, though he made no de- mand for the key of the Secretary’s office, and does not intendto dose. The President has deemed it advisable to make no farther move in the matter, and has therefore directed Geu, Thomas not to make any deshard for the key, | a8 itis expected that Gen. Schofteld will shortly be confirmed and exter upon the discharge of his duties as Secretary of War. ‘The Secretary's office is still locked, and the key is im the possession ef Gen. Townsend. The regular routine business of the Depart- meit is transacted by the officers thereof, but | all matters requiring the consideration of the ' Secretary are laid aside watil some one shall be | | authorized te discharge the duties of the office. General Townsend this morning rected that those doors ot the Department, which have been locked and guarded since February last be opened. end now persons having business at the Department can énter the building by eitherdoer, * Four sentinels are still on duty—one at each door. General L. A. Pelouze, the efficient As- sistant Adjatant General, is still on duty, and transacts all business pertaining to his office, though a number of matters have been brought before him, which he bas been compelled to postpone until a Secretary shall take charge of the Department. GeneraJ Thomas visited the Executive Mansion about 11 o'clock, and had a sbort interview with the President, after which he went out to the Soldiers’ Home. where be had a business engagement. TRE Sewate Catcrs.—A caucus of the Re- publican Sepators was held this morning to take into consideration the question of accept. ing the resiguation of Col. Forney as Secretary of the Senate. After an interchange of opinion it was thought best to postpone action until next Monday. There was quite a little breeze m the caucus, occasioned by the fact that six of the Republican Senators who voted for the Aequittal of the President on the impeachment articles entered into the caucus. This was ob- Jected to by some present, and Messrs. Wade, Chandler, Cattell, and other extreme Radicals, at once withdrew, and refused to participate | while the antt-impeachment Senators were Senate, are applicants for present. Ex-Senator Creswell, of Maryland, is the candidate most prominently named as the suc- cessor of Mr. Forney, and the indications are that be will be chosen on Monday next. Be- sides Creswell, Gen. J. 8. Brisbin, Ex-Senator Foster, of Conn., Ex-Senator Fogg, of N. C., and Mr. McDonald, present Chiet Clerk of the e Secretaryship. Capixet CHANGES.—Many rumors have been afloat to-day as tocertain changes to be made in the Cabimet atanearly date. The re- ports are not without foundation, as several members of the Cabinet will shortly tender their resignations to the President, though not, itis said. on account of any disagreement or «difference of opimon. It is probable that Messrs. Seward, MeCulloch and Randal! will retire from the Cabinet soon, and the name of Charles Francis Adams is mentioned as the new Secretary of Siate. Robert J. Walker, | Collector Smythe, of New York, and Hon | tar Post Office. The friends of Messrs } ! joi. | the original five commanders who were ap- he’ yellow tinge is eradicated \ ® bicom’ is given to the cheeks, aud the ‘Wm. S. Groesbeck are mentioned for the Treas. ury Department, and Hon. Wm. M. Evarts for Adams wld ace and Evarts say that neither of them. cept the positions named, at this time. Mason Genekat Jouxy M. Scnotterp whose nomination is now before the Sena for the Secretaryship of the Department of War, i= an old army efficer,and is the only one left of pointed to the command of the Military Dis- tricts in the South when the reconstruction act was passed by Congress. He 13 a gentleman ofhigh integrity,and much esteemed by his brother officers. Gen. Schofield has never taken any active part in politics, and his well-known ability makes bis confirmation probable. He is Bow at bis post of duty as Commander of the first Military Lnstrict, (Virginia,) bat if con- firmed will at once be telegraphed for, and im- mediately come to this city and enter upon the discharge of bis duties. Tue Waite Hovss.—The President was be- sieged again to-day by visitors, the ante-rooms and balls of the White House haying been crowded since 10 o'clock this morniag. A large number were admitted to his office, among whom were many ladies. A greater portion of the visitors called only to congratulate the President upon bis acquittal, though there was a large attendance of office-seekers and lobby- ists present, many of whom were unable to | gam admission. Secretary Welles, Secretary | Browning, Postmaster General Randall. Gen- eral Thomas, Mr. Stanbery. Senator Deolittle, and number of Representatives had inter- Views with the President during the day, Norirication To GeNeral GRANT.—Major General Pleasanton, a member of the com- mittee of the Soldiers’ Convention to notity General Grant of hix nomination, arrived in the city last evening direct from Chicago, and will attend at the presentation to-morrow. General Sickles, also a member of the same committee, proceeded direct trom Chicago to New York, where he bas an important engage- ment to-morrow night, and hence will not be present to-morrow. THANKS TO SuckeTARY STANTON.—Soon after the Senate met to-day, Senator Edmnnds offered a, joint resolution tendering the thanks of Congress to Hon. E. M. Stanton for his flaelity | to the country, and the able manner in which he bas discharged the daties of his office. not only during the rebellion. but in the recent stroggle to establish peace throughout the country. although assailed forso doing by the enemies of his country. Senator Hendricks | objected to the iesolution, aud it went over until to-morrow. BTre sii for the erection of the new jail, as it passed the Senate to-day, provides for the selection of a site by the Congressional District Committees and Committees upon Public Buildings and Grounds, who shall also ap- prove the plans. The jail shall be erected wuder the direction of the architect of the Capitol. The cost shall not exceed $200,000; Washing- ton sball contribute $7>,000, Georgetown $12,000, and the county THE Pay ov ARMY CrriCERs.—The House Committee on Military Affairs is in daily re- ceipt of a large number of letters from officers | of the army asking that the thirty-three and a third per cent. increase on their salaries, which expires on the Ist of July next, be continued ‘The committee is disposed to grant the same and a bill will shortly be reported to the House authorizing the continuation of the per centage. Tue New Cadeter.—The bill extending the charter of this city for one year, with certain amendments, which lately passed has not yet beem returned to the Senate by the President. The ten days allowed by law for him to return the same expired to-day. Restexzp.—Edwin M. Stanton, Jr., son of Secretary Stanton, clerk im the War Depart. ment who has been confidential secretary to his father for several years past. yesterday re- INDEFINITE leave of absence was granted to Senator Garrett Davis to-day 9m account of lpges in his family. j Tus Rervusiican Caucus to-night will probablyftake up the question, of the fall cam- Paign, the time for adjournment, and the busi- ness of the cession. It will be mecessary to de~ cide whether the tax-bill sBall be taken cp this session, or a shorter ome with a few lead- ing items adopted as temporary measure. The latter course wiil probably be decided upon. As regards the time for adjournment the majority of Congress will favor getting away certainly by the first of July. Some fa- Vor taking” recess, but most of the members prefer a positive adjournment, that they may enter fully upon the tall campaign. ‘RAILROAD BRIDGE acRoss THR ANACOSTIA. Mr. Harlan introduced in the Senate to-day a resolution tmstracting the Commissioner of Public Buildings and Groands to make a sur- vey of the lower bridge, known as the Navy Yard Bridge across the Anacostia, and report a pian for a permanent structure across the sdme, at of near the present site, capable of sustaining a railway track and fgotway-on-each side of thecarriage track: wi an estimate of the cost of the same. Mr. 'C. W. WooLLey still remains in close confinement in the room of the Committee on Poreign Affairs at the Capitol. He still refuses to appear before the Board of Managers and answer the questions propounded to him. Dur- ing this afternoon he was visited by two of the President's Private Secretaries, and two of the Editors of the National Intelligencer, all of whom were closeted with him for some time. Reorster or Deepa.—Mr. Harlan to-day reported from the District Committee a bili providing for the appointment of a Register of Deeds in the District of Columbia. It vests the appointment of Register in the Supreme Court of the District. It legalizes the filing ot in- struments of record made under the superins tendence of Major Flood since the decease of Mr.Eddy. ‘Tne Boarp or MaNacmrrs of Impeachment were in sassion to-day, but not examining any witnesses. Itis understood that several wit- nesses have veen summoned to appear before the committee to-morrow. RECEIPTS PROM CusTOMS.—The receiptsfrom cnstoms at the ports below ndmed trom May 1th to May 23d, were as follows:—Boston, $251,643.43; New York, #2,161,557.59; Philadel- pbin 8253.04.54; Baltimore, $124,635.63. Total, $2,521,171. Breyer Mason Gewerat Gao. L Hart- strr, A. A. G.toGen-ral Buchanan, Comman- der of the 5th Military District, who is now on leave of absence, has been permitted to delay Joining his station until farther orders, ‘TuvRLOw Wexp’s Reply.—The New York Commercial Advertiser of yesterday, con:ains the following card trom Thurlow Weed: Though in a condition of health which far- nished good reasons for avoiding fatigue, 1 was not willing to subject myselt to abuse (sure, however, from the Tribuse and Herald, whatever 1 do or omit to do) by asking tor delay in cbeying G:neral Butler’s subporna. ‘The result, therefore. of my examination (or so much of itas General Butler chose to publish) willbe found on the first page of this paper. It was not revised, or seen, by myself, after 1 was given: although, in similar cases, wit- nesses are allowed that privilege. General Butler, ] was informed, devoted the whole of Spnday (it was taken on Saturday) in prepar- ing itffor the House. 1 lave nothing, however, ty object or complain of in th t. What resp is grven of my Testimony, with one o important errors, is given accurately, Lt con- tains nothing to explain or regret. I have neither done an act ner said a word, in relation to the Impeachment and the Trial of the Presi dent, that 1 would not do and say again. If the results of my information aud obser- vation teaches me anything, it is that Senators Grimes, Fessenden, Fowler, Henderson, Trum- bull, Ross, ond Van Winkle yoted upon their convictions of duty. In yg meat ‘oft the propositions mad» to myself, I have just this to say Senator Pomeroy either intended to dispose of three votes (including his own) or he was willing that his Friends should use bis name to make money; or, as some believe, there was a conspiracy between Butler and Pomeroy to implicate the President. thus obtaining new material for Impeachment My reasons far this belief are, that several months since, Mr. Leggett, an intimate friend of Senator Pomeroy. wanted the Appoluiment of Postmaster at Leayenworth, sas, He WSs supported Pomeroy, who wrote a Let- ter. which was shown to the Postmaster Gen- eral, promising his (Pomeroy’s) vote for Presi- denual confirmation and wns influence against Impeachment. The Postmaster General was furnished with a copy of Senator Pomeroy’s Letier (copied from the original im his posses. sion), and Leggett received a Postal ne Some few weeks ago, Leggett appears Colonel Cooper with a Letter from Senator Pomeroy, saying that he would carry out in good faith any “arrangements” made with Mr. Gaylord, who is Pomeroy's brother-in-law; whereupon Leggett and Gaylord undertake, for money, to obtain the yotes of Senators Pomeroy. Nye, and Tipton. I did not believe that Senators Nye and Tipton had authorized this “arrangement.” nor did I believe that either of them would vote against the convic- tion of the President. But I did and do believe ‘Senator Pomeroy baited the hooks with which his Friend Leggett and his Brother-i law Gaylord, fished. Whether they caught any thing or not, L am unable to say. Nothing, cer- tainly, from me or with my consent. If it were not necessary that I should avoid both labor and thought, I should reply. fitting- ly, to an offensive personal reflection of Geueral Batter, and reply also to one or two other as. sailants. General Batler, aware of the hitter- ness of feeling entertained by Radical Leaders and Radical Presses against me, chose to avail himself ot that feeling to stave off action upon the Articles ot Impenchment. If Az is satistied with the resull of bis coup d’eta:, I am content. TuveLow Weep. Pourticat,—The New York Herald of yess terday in an editorial urges the nomination of Mr. Chase as the Democratic candidate for the Presidency. The World has an article looking the same way, and discussing the propriety of endeavoring to get a part of the negro vote at the Souh for the Democratic candidates. — The Philadelphia Pros: says Gen. Grant has anvounced himself in advance in favor of the one term principle. ——The Democrats of Mississipp: have made the following nominations for Congress: Third Dietrict,G P.M. Turner, Fourth Dis- triet, G. L. Power; Fifth District, General W. T. Marti Nominations will be made in the First and Second Districts at am early day. THe Twenty Per Ost. REDIVIVUS.—Fuitor Stor: The employes of the House and Senate have, by the recent vote of both Houses of Con- «, got their twenty per cent. The members of Con, year were thoughtful enough to add the sum of sixty-six per cent. to their own salaries. Is it. therefore, too much for other (and all other) employes of the Govern- ment to ask an increase of their salaries, too? The duty: aye, the obligation of Congress in ‘wo not this behalf ain an pazenie. 'e hope, now that cmnypene ent is effectually settled, that Congress will take up and the twenty cent., and ‘tis hopeg as time the wu: Bert and out.door employes—sach watchmen, gardeners, an@ Iaborers—will not be forgotten or neglected, as they bave been heretotore. They are as much tu need as other employes of increase of pay, and the need of all ie universally conceded. W.S. Ww. InTERNAL Revenve—The receipts from this source to-day were $563,834.73. sce. @THe Storurxo or tue ForTarss or Mac- DALA.—British mail pea geen from Abyssinia, dated om the 14th of April, ni tadebape fall of the fortress on the day previous thus:—“The Abys- sinian troops on Islangie were disarmed as ps ickhy as ble, and in the forenoon, after on 2 gS Amba WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1868. TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. This Afternoon’s Dispatches. INAUGURAT OF THE BENTON STATUE, AT boa Louis. St. Lovis, May 27.—The inaugaration of Mics Hoemer" statue of Benton took to- any, im the ce of a large concoarse of strangers citizens. This work is a tribate of respect from the State of Missoari to her great Senator. [tis of bronze, colossal in size, and is on a pedestal of Quincy granite. The effect of the figure is grand and simple. The cloak,which covers a modern dress, is rich and broad. snd hangs in graceful folds. Ness is pronounced to be good, i many fri-nds and admirers of Col. Benton. The position of the hands, holding an unrolled map, is easy and matural. As a work Of art, its suecess was decided, A salute of thirty guns was fired— ane for each year Colv Benton served in the te. ‘The unveiling of the statue was performed bs Mrs. Jessie ‘Benton Fremont,a daughter of ol. Benton. Theinaugural addrees, dehvered by Gen, Frank P. Blair, was a justiy-merited eulogram upon the life and, services of the illustrious dead. It is perhaps the ablest effori of his life. Gen. Biair dwelt at considerable Jength upon the great favorite idea of Colonel Benton's Pacific railroad, by which he hoped to see the trade of India directed across this continent. In regard tothe Mexican war, he said itis a part of the secret history of those times, but capable of clear and unguestionable proof that the campaign against Mexico, which achieved such great reenits and reflecced such lustre upon our arms, originated and was planned even in detail by Uol. Benton. A number of gentlemen, distingmshed both in civil and military life, including Gen, Fre- mont, and 8 number of Gen. Sherman's staff, were present. Probably from fitteen to twenty thousand persons were at the Park during the atternoon, among them two or three thousand school children, the students of the Washing- ton Institute, anda uumber of societies. Busi- ness was partially suspended in the city, and flags waved from public and pri ‘ate buildings. THE ENGLISH PRESS ON THE IM- PEACHMENT TRIAL. Loxpos, May 2>—Telegrams from New York announcing the adjournment of the h Court of Impeachment were duly re- ceived. The following comments are made editorially this morning on the final acquittal of the President: The Daily News thinks that President Johnson escaped merely, and has not been acquitted. ‘The writer does not think that the strength of the Radicals has been materially impaired by their failure to convict. The Morwing Post thinks that the Radicals themselves ought to be pleased at their own defeat, Srp eae that the time is not far dis- tant when they will be. The Daily Telegraph cites a division in the Republican ranks, and argues therefrom that the Court was above partizanship, hence the verdict was a true one. THE HAYTI. Naw York, May 2¢.—Telegraphic dates trom Hay to the 1th iustant report no material change in affairs there. Salnave’s troops had beaten the rebels back of Port-au-Prince on the 14th instant, but were in turn defeated by the rebels on the 16th inst. The United States steamer De Soto had sailed for Key West against the protestation of the /merican Minister. Salpaye stl threatened to burn the town if the rebels defeated bim, but it is supposed that the American Minister, with the aid of the British gunboats, will prevent it. FROM EUROPE TO-DAY, BY CABLE. Loxpox. May 2=.—Forenoon—The weather is c' and bright. x are higher for American secvrities are firm and uu- LivE Poor, May 28 —Forenoon—Cotton firm- er and advancing: decidedly more doing: sales of 10,00 bales: prices are unchanged. Bread- —Aftrrnoon.—Consols 96 for ar2y: Enies, 46; lih- oS. 5-i"e, 72 uois Central firmer and unc money; $1,000,900 Committed je. * YORK, May 2.—Special cable dispatch- es state that the result of the Derby race is gen- erally gratitying, as Bluegown had been back- ed bythe public for large sams of ‘money. In Lordon !t was rumored that the Marquis of Hastings bad committed snicide, owing to hay- ing lost one million of dollars in gold. INJUNCTION ON Fey rerny, LOTTER- Cixcinwati, May 25.—Judge Doniphan, of the Kenton County, Kentucky, Circuit Co to-day enjoined Murray, Eddy & Co. an Woed, Colton & Co., managers of the Paducah, Keutucky, State lotteries, from drawing any jotteries in the State of itucky, ——$$<________ THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL GENE- RAL CONFERENCE. CucaGo, May 28.—The regular session of tae Gonference was held this morning. Bishop Janve presided. Several resolutions were in- troduced. The Conference then took up the Teport on lay delegates, and it was debated for quite a length of time, atter which the Coater- ence took & recess. , ———— FIRE. St. Lovie, May 27.—The paper warehouse of H. B. Graham & Bro., on Second street, between Olive and Locust was partly burued to-night, together with a stock of paper, rags, &c. The loss is estimated at from forty to fi'ty thousand dollars; insured tor forty thous- and dollars a ARRIVAL OF SPECIE. New York, May 2%.—The steamer Heury Chauncey, from Aspinwall on the Lsta ins, has arrived. She brings $518.04) in treasure, The United States steamers Dacotale, Sura- nac, and Cyane, were at Panama, and the Gettysburg at Aspinwall. All well. ———re —__<__ AMFRICAN HOME Baptist Missior So- CIETY —At the session of the Bapus! Home Missionary Society in New York yesterday, Dr. Turnbull. of Connecticut, read’a commu- nication from the committee appointed tw con- sider the report of the Northern delegates to the Inte Southern Convention at Baltimore. ‘The committee commended the fraternal spirit +xbibited by the Southern Baptists, but avoided considering the claim they made that they thought themselves right in advocating slavery and joining in the repellion. Rev. Mr. Bright, editor of the Examiner. found tault with the Assertions of Southern delegates, that the were right in advocating slavery and the rebels lion it create Rey. George W. Samson, of Washington, urged peace and waity, Dr. Monley,’of South Carolina. said a brother bad observed last evening that if the Southern delegates would speak at home as they had here, they could safely be trusted with Southern missionary work. He assured those present that thr y would do so:but he could not sanction raising negroes to the tull duties and privileges of citizenship. The North mignt force this measure on the South, but he feit it would lead to the abandonment of their homes by the white inhabitants. The report of the committee on Southern delegations was then adopwd. Fatat Accipent.—On Thursday evening ot Inst week, Capt. J. Edgar Ramsburg, son of Jno. Ramsburg, of Frederick, Md... met with A iatal accident. He was acting as Clerk in the store of Ramsburg & Bro., and bad shat up the fore for the night, but in finding his way out, in the dark. having the gas off, be stam~ bled over something and fell. spraining his leg: &s was supposed. Subsequently mortification set in, and on, Spacey died of loekjaw. The deceased served in the Potomac Home Brigade during the war, ard was promoted to @ captaincy for meritorious conduct, and was ‘At one time provost marshal of Frederick city. S7-Oil has been discovered at San Antonio, Texas. Boring bas commenced. | Th Ms is to. Bee sesh Rey. ae ‘proach agniaw. ‘the ‘Christopher Townsend, of Newport. R. f., ba iven sia 10 found a Home ‘or Eviend lees children.” S7-Goviding, the thourand mile ‘wall yp bap hing te bs. ¥ ao-At the italian wedding, Ri yards long. He 7 8g Profersor. MF. Maury, late of the Con- ili / NE. 4,749. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The ease in the New York money market in- erenses, The supply of funds keeps ahead of the demand, and the rate of interes: gradually weakens, Five gent is now the highest Tate, and a considerable amount loaned até recent. The effect of this growing ease in the in market is to stmuiate ation inevery ¢lass of securities. Governments are still in very active demand, and although many p: vate holders ure taking theopportunity for rea- lising, yet prices continue to advance. Seve thirties are now held at 109, the advance Sixty-severs naturally carrying them up. Tice of tive-twenties at Bpon Righer quotations for gold on this side has made the exportable bonds generally firmer. The ad- Vance in prices is naturally drawing a certain amount of securities from the country, but the ® readily taken, and to jt by banks and foreign bankers. Giant ean Government Securities. Wasuixeton, May 25, 1868.—Jay Qeoke & Co, furnish the following quotations of Gov- ernment seeunties : -W9X 1.30's, Bd series... 10956 Ty 95%; Ohioand Missis- Ces 313 Mariposa, 5; Attantic Mai) ,30; Canton.51 5: Cumberland,35 4; Ws Union Telegraph, 5; Quicksilver,30 |: Boston Water Power, 20%: N.Y. Central, 1324; Ere, 71%; do. preferred. 76; Hudson, 145; Keading, ey Micalean Central, 1%; Michigan Soutn- » $74; [linois Central. 14°; Cleveland and Pittsburg, #4; Northwestern, 69; do. pref'd, S0y; Cleveland and Toledo. 1104; Rock {sland, Ft \; Alton & Terra Haute, Fert Wayne, 11; 3: Toledo & Wabash, 51%: Adams Ex., 56 Wells, Fargo & Co. Express, 25; American E: press, 535; United States Express. 55: Mer- cbant’s Uni Market strong. YY 2s.—Stocks strong and transactions heavy. Money 4a5 per cent. Ex- change 105. Gold, 189%. Old bonds,114. new do. 11%. Virginia 6's, (new,) 58, ; ex-coupon, ee New Yerk Markets. ‘By Telegraph.) ay 28—Cotton « shade firmer a0 cts. for Middling Uplands. Freights t. Turpentine dictining at 4450 cts. Rosin t at $3.20a83.50, Flour Salo cis. lowe Vheat more steady.Corn 1 cent lower. steady: New Mess #2825. Lard drooping Ib ,alv',, m barre! L] sore Episcopal Diocesan Conyen- tion of Maryland. The Protestant Episcopal Diocesan Gonven- tion of Maryland met im Baltimore yesterday, in theannual session, Bishop Whittingham pre- siding. The clerical and lay delegations were present from ali the Protestant Episcopal Churches throughout Maryland and the Dis- trict of Columbia. Rey. Dr. Mahan preached the opening sermon; after which the Holy Sac- rament of communion was administered. Bishop Whittingham then read his annual ad- dress, aud also the address of the bishops of the Episcopal Chureh lately assembled in the convocation at Lambeth, England. The Con- Yeulion then adjourned to 5 p.m. The Convention reassembled, and the Bishop named as the Committee on state of the Church. Rey. Dr. Pinkney. Rey. Dr. Dalrym- ee Bev - My. Dashiell, FD W. Brune, and (reo. . Tinges: The Rey. Aug. P. Stryker, of the Committee on the Division of the Western Shore imto tw< diocese, remarked that there would be three re. ports presented on the subject—one signed by a majority of the members, another by three members, and another by one. Mr. Stryker then read his report as to the best mode of di- viding the remaining portion of the diocese, ani minking out the mets and bounds of old aud bew dioceses. The report propeses to make two dioceses—one already having been made composed of the Eastern Shore counties. The first of the new dioceses to be com: of the District of Columbia, and the counties of St. Mary s, Charles, Calvert, Prince George's Aune Arundel, Montgomery and Howard: and the third of the city of Baltimore, and the remain- ing counties of the Western Shore. The report wus signed by Key. Mr. Stryker, G. W. Tinge= 'W. Davis. and G. W. The Rev. Mr. Hutton submitted another Teport from the committee, making one diocese out of the District ot Columbia and the four Potomac counties of St. Mary’s, Charles, Mont- gomery. and Prince George's, and the other o: itimore city and the balance of the counties ‘on the Western Shore. This report was sigued only by Rey. Mr. Hutton. Mr. Daniel Clarke, lay delegate from Prince George’s county, submitted another report. which deprecated any division of the Western Shore diocese at this time, but recommended that if & division must take place it be that the Jistrictof Columbia be made a separate and the counties of the Western Shore be kept intact in the diocese of Maryland. This repert was signed by Daniel Clark, ot Prince George's: Henry &. Davis, of St. Mary's, and Dr. John M. Brome. Protestant Teport: charged, and the reports made the order of the day for to-day immedistely after the election of the standing committees. The reports were orgered to be printed. The Rey. Wm. G. Jackson submitted a me- merial from ministers and Isymea of Wash- ington cuy, asking for a division of thr diocese on the p) proposed, embracirg the seven lower counties and the District of Columbia. The memorial was also ordered to be printed. Mir. &. W. Brune, from the committee ap- Pointed by the iast convention to sete upon &n equitable plan for a division of the Episco- pal :und,which fund now amounts to $13,'4.77. Made a report, which was accepted and or- dered to be printed. The committee recommend that 67.8% be paid the Eastern Shore diocese, and if a further division takes place, Baltimore city and the connties with her in the diocese shall receive $11500, and the District of Go- jumbia and lower counties $15,531. Rev, Dr. Mahan. from the Committee on the Mission Fund, reported that but little hind been done during the past year. There is a balance of 81.272 on hand. Also a report on behalf of the Baltimore City Missionary Society. the re. ceipts of which during the year were $3,204, all of Which was expeuded except about $=, now in the treasury. Aiso several of the missiou- ary parochial reports, all of which were ac. cepted. Adjourned. PRESBYTERIAN GENFEAL Assewnry, U. S. Dr. Robert J. Breckinridge, of Kentucky, made asirong epecch in the Preshpterians eneral, Aseembly at Albany on Tuesday, in opposition to the proposed union of the two sedools of the Church. It was unanimously resolved to hold the next General Assembly in the city of New York. Are} was received from the Board of For- eign Diissions. Atshowsrecelpts of 8245.61 o |. It has fifty- and expenditures of $312, Six, Missions and stations —. the Indian ‘tribes of South America, Africa, India. St: iam, ina, Japan, besides one in the city of New rk and several agencies ughout Europe. Te coaprises 196 American Reiowtee and teach- ers; 1,616 communicants, and 6,551 scholars. " Yesterday representatives from correspond- ing bodies were received. All united ir the expression of a desire for the union of all Pres- byterian Chi rt of the Board of tic. ‘ions ‘Was received, showing the followin ts: Re- ts tor the year were $113,! with serped funds of 841,000.06. m4 ‘$146,000.05. The: is were received. the committee dis- | FORTIETH CONGRESS. This Afternoon’s Proceedings. TeURSDaY, May 28, Senate.—The Chair announced as the Select charges of Committe to investigate che ¢srruplon, treats, and intimidations m re- gard to influencing the votes of Senators on the ‘bandiler.and Thayer. The army appropriation bill, returned by House with Senate amendments concurred in, was read. On motion of Mr. Morrill, of Maine, the ‘Senate insisted on its amendments, aad agreed to the request for a Committee of Cou ference Mr. Dovlittle presented memoria! from tive citzens of South Carolina, sesung Teasons why Congress should not Tecognize the newly adopted Coustituuon of that State. Mr. Doolittle said the document was a yery able paper, temperately written: be asked sts teference to the Judiciary,and commended it to their especial consideration. Mr. Harlan offered a resolution that tie Gom- missioner of Public Buildings and Grounds be Girected to make & survey of the lower bridge, known as the Navy Yard bridge over the Aca. costia, with a view touts being rebuilt of suili- ¢ient shength to bear a railway track, and ‘With space for sidewalks, and gaye notice that be would call it up to-morrow. 'r. Harlan, trom the Committee on the Dis- of Columbia, reported a bill to provide for the appointment ofa regisier of deeds tor the District of Columbia, Mr. Ramsey introduced 4 resolution extend , ing the time for the construction of the Norta- ern Pacific ratiroad. Referred to Committee on Pacific railroad. | On motion of Mr. Ramsey, the President was requested to communicate auy negotiations or correspondence with the British: vernment Tplative toa new postal treats Mr. Conness mtroduced a bill to exte: time for the completion of the Southern fic railroad in California. Reterred to Gommitier on Pacific railroad. Mr. Edmunds offered & concurrent resolution tendering the thanks of * to Hon. E. | M. Stanton for the Great ability, purity. and fidelity with which he has discharged the du- | ties of Secretary of War, as well during the | period of the rebellion ‘as at a Period, | When aseailed by opposition inspired by hos. tility to the measures adopted by Congress for the pacification of the country and the restora. | ton of a real and permanent peace. Mr. Edmunds asked for the present consid- eration of the resolution, but Mr. Hendricks objected, and it went over, r. Morgan introduced a bill to reduce th interest on the publicdebt. Referred to Com- mittee on Finance. On motion of Mr. Authony, the Preside: was requested to transmit a copy of ail corre: Pongence between the Department of Stace and persons in the diplomatic servi States im reference to probibiting them from Weartng any uniform or official costume not honized by Congress, den called up the bili to amend the ac? providing for the erection of a new jail im the District of Columbian, ‘The amendments suspend the suthority of the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to select the site Jor the jail, and declates null and void all contracts made by him tor the build- ing of the same. A committee isto be appointed to select a suitable site and make a coutract, all subject to the approval of Congress. The | work is to be carried on under the sup-rinteu- | dence of the architect of the Capitol extension, Mho shall not rreeive any extra pay therefor. The sixth and seventh sections of the bill are struck out, All of these amendments were | agreed to. i Mr. Patterson (N. H.) said this subject bad been committed to the Committee on the Dis- trict of Columbia, but afterwards the Commi tee on Public Buildings and Grounds had re- ported this bill, and the Committee on the Di trictot Columbia were satistied with it, with the exception of amendments which they would ofter. Mr. Patterson then offered au amendment adding the Committee on the District of Col- umbia tothe Commitee on Public Buildings aud Grounds to make the contract and select | the site Mr. Pat tri which was agreed to. erson then offered a further amend- ment setting sside the contract made with W. | H. Allen, but providing that the new eontract | to build the jail shall be made with Mr. Allen, Provided te is willing to accept the plans and terms of the Committee. Mr. Patterson said charges had been mad- of | corruption in this matter, in which the Secrets. | ry of the Interior was implicated, bnthe deemed | ig just to tha. officer to say that the examination dic not bear out these charges; there was a lit- tle irregularity in it, There was wo indication | that Mr. Allen bad dou» anything wrong in se. | curing (be contract, and Be would be ruined uf | he was not paid for’ what be has done alread y, and it would not be jnet if the new contract was not made with Lim. Tbe persou who bad made these charges against chem and Mr. Faxon, the architect. bad himsel! offered money to secure the contract. and furthermore when testitying before the Committee had been so intoxicated ss to create disorder. They did did nor consider this person, then, as the proper one to make charges. Mr. Peyton was now dead, and i: ‘WSs UD just (Oo the dead to make these unfounded A-peTsions. T. Fessenden, on examination, bad been satistied that Mr. Allen bad not acted impro; erly. Mr. Allen ceriuinly would haye grou for asevere cinim of damages: but o: thi Was certain, the jail could uot goon w present arrangemient. He understood Mr. Al- jen was very ?nxious tosecure the new cou- tract. and if the Government could be prouctud. be thought be should have it. Mr. Corbett read a list of bids which had been thrown out, all under $2.00). the Secretary of the Inwricr having resolved to let the work out in detail, which was not in accordance With the spirit of the act. He made this state. meut im justice to Mr. Francis A. Gibbons, the person alluaed to by Mr. Patterson, and whose bid was 81:30. Mr. Gibbous had, after the decision of ine Secretary of the Interior. offered #300 to th architect to secure him the con- tract, but bot before. Lt was due to Mr. Gib- bons to state th: Mr. Hartan was satisfied nothing had been elicited to disparage Mr. Ailen as a gentle- man or a builder. Mr. Johnson bad known Mr. Allenfer slong time, and was satisfied there was uo truth in the allegations which had been made, and was glad to bear the statement of the Senator from New Hampshire, (Mr. Patterson.) Tue policy of the amendment was obvious, Mr. Harlan expressed the sam+ opinion. He, however did not wish the jail to be erected in its present location, and was sure that if t was Senators would regret it ‘he amendment was then agreed to, and the bill passed. Mr. Ross offered 8 resolution requesting the House of Representatives to furnish to the Se- lect Committee, appointed to inquire into the charges of corruption in refereuce to the inn- peachment trial, a copy ef all the testimony taken by the Managers of Impeachment on the sume subject. : ‘Mr. Connese said it was manifestly improper to call for this testimany betore it was compieie. | Wher it was finished the House would no doubt send it. ‘The Chair.—Does the Senator object to the present consideration of the r-solution. Mr. Sumner.—I object. I think we bad bet- ter reflect upon that ‘The resolution th. « "ent over. On motion of Mr. Mereery, indefinite leave } of absence was granted to Mr. Davis, of Ken- tucky, om account of illness in his family. The bill for the admission of Arkansas was Mr. Drake said upon examination b r. upon e} mn he waseat- istied that none of these States should be Tepresentation ment to the Constitution was Hover oF REPRESENTATIVES —Mr. Paine (Wis.) ee bill to construe acts, iso a to construe the granting sdditional bounty. The fire: Teferred Cotimlite and w 4 was to the Pens; | ment, and thus al at the place of con” rpose Ohio, Illinois are ed collection districts, it) Cimcinng, &ad St. Lous are mde paneer entry.) Mr. Boutwedi (Mase.) thought be saw ia this Dilb the same Opportesity for fraud that bad been given im the Interna’ Burean by ] Lrgupwerting goods tprough the cosmuy ou of Mr. Judd (1il.) denied that there was aay fraud in the Bill Goods were now traaspori- ed through the country to the place of destin .. Bon, and the duties Were paid at the taverior city. But under the presen’ law, whea these f00ds arrived at Boston or New York, Was occasioned by Daving them placed in ed warehouses, and there i ued Praised. It was toobviate all was prepared. It allowed merobap's ‘West to get possession of the goods at oa to bave them ins at the place of consiga- lows was prevented. Ts. Pile, ( Mo.) and 0 Neill, (Pa.) adyo- cated the bill. Mr. Hooper (Mass.) was in favor of the gen- eral principles of the bill, but some of ft de- tauls were objectionable, and he feared it would operate some. bat ad ve to the revennes of the country. Ke hoped the bill would be re- ferred w the Ways and Means Committee for examination. Mr. Eggleston was surprised at the opposi- tow to the bill. The whole object was to give the goods to Western merchants scomer after their arrival in this country, aud gave Woel- ern cities some of the privileges now held ex- clusively by Eastern sealand ports Mr. Farnsworth, (Lil) asked why ifthe pint Was a good thing for Ohicage aad other large cities, its provisions would not ate favora bly aap upon cities along the Ohio and Missis- Sippt of less dimensions. Nr Eggireion replied that the whole Wost Was benefitted, but the larger cites only were named because the offices would be located there Mr. Hooper offered an amendment whi>b Was agreed to, to exclade deetilied spirits and Wines from the operations of the ball. Mr. Eggleston demanded the previous qaee- tion. Mr. Schenck hoped it would not be seconded, ware. Ss it would interfere with the bonded house roe. The bill was passed navigable streams, a: been built uraccordance with acts of aud iM. Paseed. Ou motion of Mr. Washbarne, (IIL.) Ur House resolved itself tuto Commitiee of the Whole, Mr. Blaine ( Me.) in the ebair, Mr. Schenck moved to lay aside the Tadiau appropriation bill and take up the tax bill, Reweted. ‘The House then resumed the consideration of the Ludian appropriation bil. The bill was still auder consideration whea our report closed, LOCAL NEWS. General Conference of the A. M. E. Zion (Colered) Church. Arvrateenth Day.—Conference met at the usual bour. with religious exercises under the direction of Bishbp Talbott in the chair. Two letiers were read from ex. dent Rush, sbout moneys for the Acade. my, which were, be states, takea out of his hands illegally by J. P.’ Thom; The Bi Was directed to procure submit to the Conference & full statement of the matter; whereupon Mr. Thompson himeelt made a tatement to the Conference in relation to the subject, which was entirel y satisfactory. Eider W. F. Butler sobmitted a resolution giving the Bishope the privilege of transferring Ministers from One Conference to another. by giving them two month's notice of bis intention to make the transfer; no minister to b» trans~ ferred without bis consent unless he bas been district tour years Considerable discussion ensued wpon this resolution, in the course of which Elder treo. Boley spoke in opposition, and Elder Hoili- day in favor, The latter speaker said he con- sidered it the duty of every mimister to go wherever the Bishop designated. Eider Bosley interrupting.)—Go to torment, 1 suppose? Tie Bishop —Sbut up. Eider Davis was op- posed to ministers having any will in the mat- ter at all. It was their duty to obey the Bishop. Elder Williams —Great Heaven, Mr. Bishop, I cusist on a point of order. You me ton live order. and why will you allow that man (Davis) to go on un this way because he is gray? Eider Dayi=.—Because a new broom oe clean: but the old one finds the dirt. [eee \- ter.) The resolution was adopted with slight amendment. and the Couference took a recess. ° A.M. E. Genrral Conference. Au atternoon ses=ion of the Conference was held yesterday afternoon, when resolutions of | thanks to the trustees of Israel Charch aad to ers of the city press were passed. tte Was Appototed to confer with the Lincoln Monument Association to procure Tepresentation therein, Atter sbort addresses by the representatives from the different conference and the assi ment of the Bishops the Conference adjourned tine die. The tollowing are the assignments: ist di ct, J.P Campbell: 2d district, A.W. Way- man district. D. A. Payne; $h district, Wm. P. Quinn: 5th district, James A. Shorter; éun dis Jotun M. Brown, ith district, Thos. M —s——_ ASSOCIATION—The Must in the Ward Politics— Blown aut. Bake: —Tne Latter Requested to ie~ ane the Nom na’ on for Cowntiman.—Last even- jug, & meeting of the First Ward Colored Work- ingmen’s Association was beld at the corner of 2d and 1 streets, and was well attended. Mr. A. Henderson presided, and Mr. W. H. Lewis Soted as secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer, after which Councilman Slowea addressed the meeting concerning the #tav-- ments made at the last nominsting meeting by Mr. 0.S. Baker concerning him, and read from the journal of the Councils to show that his ‘Mr. B."+) assertions were false. and also no- Uced the fact that the jou: Mr. Mr. Lewis offered a resolution, which was adopted, for the appointment of a commitiee to waiton Mr. Baker and request him to decline ‘he nomination for the Board of Common Coun- cil, as the colored men conid noi su him; and the committee was named—Dr. Green being the chairman. Atter the transaction of some routine bust- ness. Mr. Slowen again addressed the meeting, in reference to "s course on the gen- eral appropriation. school, and other bills. —_——-—— Cast Awar. A fame colored temale infant, two or three dai was foun in Eatayette Square. with a white antkerstuet over its face, upon which was the name “Ho- mer.” Itwas taken to the fourth precinct station-houre, ere Justice Morsell empan- nelled a coroner's jury, which rendered a ver- dict that the child came to rts death by foul means, through the agency of some person to them unknown. . —__— ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL.—Yester- day, officer King, of the Seventh Ward, ar- Tested Charles Beute for having, about two Weeks since, assaulted bis mother-in-law in Alexandria, with intent to kill, and he waived a requisition, aud went with the officer to Alex- andria where he was delivered to the aathori- ties. —o——— ALEXANDRIA AND Vicrxity. -The Journal of this morning bas the following items: Volers for Waskington.—Se' of the tags have dotie quite & profitable business for six or seven dsys past in conve: ployed ai the different fi Tiver, to Washington, D. C., to be registered as voters. After thus securing this “inalienable right,” they may or may not exercise it cording to circumstances. The present advan- tages are a free ride at the close of the fishing season, al-o free grub and free whisky en route, snd until registration is Aa ‘reone! —General Joseph E. Jobaston in the city yesterday. | | OOO EO OO ee