Evening Star Newspaper, January 1, 1869, Page 1

(THE EVENING STAR BAILY, Sunday Excepted, At the Star ‘9 _¥. Corner Pesneyivanis and Lith Street, | VENING STAR NEWSPAPER COMPANY. abecribers in the City and District at Taw (COunTs Pax WEEE. ‘at the counter, with eS Oxnrts esch. | ‘PxicR BOR ‘—Three months, One | pollar and Fifty Cen: six months, Three Dol- | jars; one year, Five No are gant from the office tan for, The WEEKLY ST: ‘published on Friday WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY. JANUARY. 1, 1869. pening Star. N°. 4,981. HOME EVIDENCE OF THE CURABILITY CHRONIC CATARRH EVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip. | Tam Pagstpest’s RecEPTION.—The heavy | rain of ja8t night and this morning, cuanged | the spew into & combination of slush and sleet, which made the walking decidedly disagreea- } Sle. During the forenoon the rain coatinued to fall, no doub: keeping maay at home who | mended to visit the Executive Mansion. To- wards noon, however, it ceased. but the clouds were still threatening, and the streets were in | S miserable condition. Tue livery stadles,ss a matter of course, did an excellent business, AND DEAFNESS. TEEAGCBY DEPARTMENT. Decew sen 21, 1958. to certify that I have been aMicted with This Cat and have suffered scutely therefrom fortwo years. Thourh not very deaf, Ihave al- ways heard indistinctly. treatment of Doctor Aborn, of 24% F street, years pas: I have been under the oF two weeks, and «heerfally assert that acore of the Chronic Oatarrh and Sore Throat is being rap idly effected, and that I hear mach more distinctly ban before I was treated J. F. JONES Third Avditor's Office. Acknow- f his Hearing. A Gentleman 71 Vears of Age ledges the Restorati WaASBINGTON. D ©. th and Sore Throst for twenty | and hardly a carriage was to be found on any of the public stands. The callers who were determined not to be defeated, seeing that they could not foot it, adopted the vehicular mode of making their journey from place to place, velocipedes not yet being tashionable here, The gates leading to the Executive Man- sion were kept closed and cuarded during the forenoon, no one being allowed to enter before | eleven o'clock. and then only the carriages of those who were to be received before noon. The «plendid equipages ot the tarious Uab- inet officers and Foreign Ministers began to arrive about eleven o'clock, approgching the Executive Mansion by the eastern gate and leaving by the western. The entrance to the White House was by the main door, and the exit by one of the large windows on the north front, at which a temporary platform bad been | erected leading to the north pavement. The guests, upon entering the White House. Proceeded to the Red Parlor, and from thence to the Blue Parlor, where they were received by the President and ladies of his family. A few moments were passed in this room in ccn, versation, and they then passed through the | Green Parlor to the East Room to join in the | promenade. Drceenen 2,193 Dx. Aroxs Ste I wish to acknowledge the remark * able success of your treatment in my case. I had been so dea! for the past twenty years as to be an- able to Bear, except when ad@ressed in a very After ten days ander your treatment © oy besring appears to be perfectiy restored. L years of age. hgh tove Tam Yours, very truly. P. NOD JOHN COVODE. M. € the Following Tes WASHINGTON . 282 F street, Hen. + Furnishes Om D.C., Jose 12, 1388. For more than @year I suffered inconvenience fem ® constant sounding im my lefteer. On the Zest of May L applied for relief to Dr. Aborn. relieved me st once. snd from that day to thie I have bad nodimcnity of say Rind with my hearing. Trely JOBS COVUDE [Deere x 23.—Hearing still remains perfect.) CATARRH CURE: Testime nial from Hen M. C. BEEBE of Pleasantville, Pa., late Member of the Honse of Repseseatatives. Dx. Avons—Dear Sir: Some five years ago my son Wille commenced showing symptoms of Cs tarrh of the Head, which continued to grow worse ‘Botil bis system was so del ilitated as to precinde an active enjoyment of the sports of childhood or the purmnit of any system of study, attendance at sbool, and at times he was entirely prostrated with lingering fever—sometimes for weeks to- sether—with ® constant manifestation of the symp- toms of the disease, such s+ = constant backin: nostril discharges, &c.. irritation of the throat 2c. causing osnses. All the nena! treatment of physicians, &c., had failed to afford relief, until Jou were applied to, last winter, when be began to improve immediately after commencing yOUr treatment. and continged to i rove anti! he Dow enjoy" a good state of health, ant is able to Participate in the active sports of childhood with vest, a8 Well as pursue his stadie« without inter ruption. bare omitted to make this statement heretofore, as I wished to be watisfied that ¢ relief was permanent Yours truly. Pur mo ELE, Pa., October 24, 1957 BBEBE wre Remarkable Cure of Chromic Cat arrh. MINMED IN WEIGHT THIRTY roryos. CNrRk ASOMN'S TREATMENT THE PATIENT Was GAINED THIMTY- THREE FOUN Ds ‘Teatified to by Dr. B. B Brown, of Troy, Jefferson ounty Dx. Avons—Dear Sir: ome twelve or fourteen Years since I was seized with Catarrh of the Head “Bich, despite ell the efforts of four skilled médical men, continued to xrow worse, antil my “hroat became seriously affected. The head dis Charges Were source of constant annoyance Wry offensive. My constitation soon began to five way ander the fearful ravages of the disease, so that Llost thirty pounds fm weight. had de. wpatred of securing relief, util referrel to you Ww Beary Brown, of Jefferson county, whom yon ligt cured of deafness It ts now one year since leommenced your treatment. and Lam reotced to ™ that by yor skill and treatment J am now Wite restored to a healthy state. Since ander yoar tatment I have gained thirty-three pounds, which is three pounds heavier than I ever weighed betore. The serious nature of my condition, and the remarkable changes breaght about by four (reatment, convince me that the most déeperate | Deni, cance Bred not despair of hope. R.T. EEOK, Dee. S, ae @arion county, Pa. P. 8—Dr. BB, Brows, Troy, Jefferson county Pa. We familar with the nature of my case and your successful trestment, and may be referred to relative thereto. AT 246 F STREET, Between 1X3 and 1th streets. on CATARRH, DEAFNESS, AND ALL DISEASES OF THE 5 RYE, EAR, MEAD, THReaT aND LUNGS. an He pliances and | CONSULTED FROM 104.M.T05P.M. | Corps, nnd many other Naval The carpets in the parlors and East Room Were covered with coarse linen, to protest them | from injury, while a large number of police- men were stationed near the windows and in various places, to prevent any damage to the furniture. The fll marine band, under Prof. Scala, oc- | cupied @ position to the left of the large ante reom. Lieutenant Hurley and Sergeant Buell, | of the Metropoliian police, with forty men, ) Capisin MeKeever, im command of the Presi- dent’ guard, with Messrs. Donn, Borland, and Pendle, the regular doorkeepers, were all on duty, to keep the passages and entrances clear. The scene at the Executive Mansion from | eleven until twelve o'clock, when the Cabinet, | Diplomatic Corps, Judges of the yarious Courts, Senators and Representatives, Army, Navy, and Marine officers, were received was & very brilliant one; the elegant toilets of the Indies, contrasting admirably with the Court costumes of Foreign Ministers, embroidered with gold and richly decorated with orders | and oxber insignia, and the nest uniforms of rhe Army and Navy officers. ‘The East Room parlors and halls were taste. fully decorated with fragrant flowers. The band, under Prof. Scala, performed many chotce selections of music in their best style, while the guests promenaded in the East Room- The President and the ladies of the Executive Mansion, Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Stever ap- peared im the Blue Parlor a few minutes before N o'clock, the President occupying his usual position near the deor leading from the Red Parlor, with Marshal Gooding and Deputy Marshal Phillips on his left, by whom the | visitors were presented. The ladies oocupied their usual position near the centre of the room | with General Michier upon their left, who per- formed the ceremony of presenting to them. The guests were presented in the following order:—First, the members of the Uabinet and | their families—Secretary Seward and Miss | Carpenter, of Auborn, N.Y., Secretary Brown- | mg and danghter, Postmaster General Randall and lady, Secretary Weiles and lady, Secretary McCulloch and lady, Attorney General Evaris and lady, Secretary Schofield and Jady, and | Assistant Secretary F. W. Seward. They were followed by the Diplomatic Corps in full court costume and side arms, | whe were pre-ented to the President by Secre- tary Seward, as follows: Sir Edward Thorn. | tom, the English Minister, and lady; Francis | Clare Ford and lady, W. P. Freeman and lady, Edmund D. V. Fane, and Henry Howard, Esy., | sllof the Enghsh legation; M. J. Bertbermy, | he French Mimister; M. Vicomte St. Fer- rivl, and M. Baredetti, his secretaries: Mr Kangabee, the Grecian Minister, and Mr. Leon Kangabee, his Secretary; Baron Franck- enstem. Charge d’ Affairs Austria; Senor Blest Gana, Charge d? Affairs, Cnili, aud Senor Mackenna, his Secretary; Baron | Gerolt, the Prussian Minister, lady and daughter, and Count Lottam, his Secretary M. Waldemar de Boaisco and lady, of the Russian Legation; Senor Goni. the Spanish Minister; Senor Potestad, Don Manuel de Azearraga, and Don P. Diez de Rivera, his Secretaries; Baron N. W. de Wetterstedt, the Swedish Minister; M. Blacque, the Torkish Minister, and lady, and M. Baltazzi, his Secre- | tary: Consul General Hitz, of Switzerland, aud Mr. Ost, bis Secretary: Mr. Bille, Danish Min- ister, and M. Raaslof, Danish Secretary of War, now on & visit to this country.; Next came the Judges of the Supreme Court and their families in the following order :— Chief Justice Chase, Associate Justices Grier, Clifford and lady, Davis and lady, Miller and lady, and Field These were tollowed by Judge George P. Fisher and A. Wylie, of the District Supreme Court, and Judge Oasey, of the Court of Claims. Next came the Senators and Representatives: among whom were Senators Inxon and lady’ | Patterson, U. P. Morton and McUreery; Repre- sentatives Uary, McCormick and lady of Mo., Eldridge, Beck, Boyden, J. W. Chandler, Grover, Johnson of Cal. Hoyer, Trimble, Po- jand aud Smith of Vt., Spalding of Ohio, Kav- anaugh of Montana, Basbiord Of Asisona, and others; Gov. Keed of Utab, Col. Moore, Col. Rives and lady, and W. W. Worden, the Pres- ident’s Private Secretaries; Gen. F. E. Spinner, U.S. Treasurer; Rev. Father Maguire, Presi- dent of Georgetown College; Rev. A. A. F. Taylor, pastor of Bridge-street Presbyterian Church, Georgetown; Hon. O. U. Cox, Commis- sioner of Pensions, and others. ‘The officers of the Army, headed by Adju- tant General Townsend, arrived about 11% o'clock amd were presented by General Town- send. Among them were Generals Parker, | | } | | | and Comstock, ef Gen. Grant’s staff, Gene. Ekin, Heintzeiman, Miller, Ramsey: Vincent, Dyer, Surgeon General Barnes, Cols. Bureau, Gen. Sbiras, Gen. Clary, Gen. Eaton, Col. Bell, Capt. Doherty, and over 100 other officers of all ranks, in uniform. ‘They were followed by officers of the Navy and Marme Oorps in uniform, among whom were Admirals Radford, Smith, Danl- Slack, Nicholson, and Cash of the and officers of lesser rank. Next came the members of the Le 4 visit to the White House. The guests were vecerved both by the President and ladies with toat courtesy of mamner which could not fail to please. The toiletts of many of the ladies were rich id beautiful, Mrs, Patterson, who stood Rearest to the President, wore « rich black Lyons velvet, witb full train, trimmed with narrow folds of satin and smal! bugles; a bertha of rich black lace, and sash of the same mate- rial as the dress; jewelry of jet and gold, and white gloves; hair crimped and dressed with two curls. Mrs, Stover was attired in a heavy black silk, trimmed with black bugles: sash of the same material as the dress, jewelry of Etruscan gold, and white gloves; hair crimped and dressed with a single white camelia. Each of the Iadies held a beautifal boquet of fragrant flowers. Mrs. Cone wore a brown watered moire an- tique trimmed with narrow folds of brown satin, Mrs Deput wore blue silk with white silk sash. Mrs. Postmaster (jeneral Randall was at- tired in a lilac gros gram silk with tull train, black lace point, and bonnet of purple illusion with crystal trimmings, Miss Browning, daughter of the Secretary wore a short black silk, with narrow flounces, black velvet paletot, and green satin sash, white illusion bonnet. Mrs. Attorney General Evarts wore a rich black Lyons velvet, with head dress of point lace. coral jewelry. Mrs. Secretary McCulloch wore a heavy lusterless silk with panivr skirt and palelot of the same material as the dress, Mrs. Secretary Schofield was dressed in full mourning. Miss Carpenter, with Secretary Seward, wore a wine colored powl! we soi, with short black velvet paletot, and white illusion bon- net. Mrs. Gerolt, the wife of the Prussian Minis ter, wore a black, watered mvire antique, with black velvet cloak, bonnet of white lace, with Green trimmings. Miss Gerolt wore a short black Empress cloth dress, with panier skirt, and short black velvet cloak, and blue bonnet. The President was attired ina ful! suit of black, frock coat, and white kid gloves. Atl20o clock the doors were thrown open to the public and a large number of persons paid their respects to the President between (oat time and 2 o'clock. ‘The selections performed by «n¢ Marine Band were beautiful, the prostamme being as fol- ows:—Hail to the Cluef. Coro Aria, Robert L= Diadle, Se«tissimo and Galop, Ernani. Coro aria, I) Furioso, Waltz, on the Wings of Night. Galop, Not for Joe. Pot Pouri, Mari. tama. Polka, Marksmen. Aria, Parisiaa, Pot Pour, Bohemian Girl. Waits, Prince Altred. Aria, Ione. Finale, Yankee Doodle. Senator Morton, after shaking hands with the President, conversed with him for some minutes The reception of the Diplomatic Corps and officials, between 11 and 12 o'clock, was a very billiant scene, and the crowd present was fully as large as on any previous occasion. The general crowd, after 12 o’clock, was not as large as usual, the disagreeable weather no doubt keeping many away. RECEPTIONS BY THE MEMDERS OF THE Cani- NET. As usual the reception by Assixtant Sacre- tary Frederic W. Seward, Fast Lafayette ‘Square, was not only largely attended but by the most distinguished persorages in Wash- ington, residents or visitors, Secretary Sew- ard was present, looking in excellent health, Snd spirits. It was a matter of remark with visitors that he bears his years and bis labors so astonishingly well. Mr. Frederiek Seward was assisted in receiv. ing by Miss Mary Carpenter, of Auburn. N Y., Mrs. Frederick Seward not being gresent’ on account of the recent death of her father. Among those who called were the varions For- eign Ministers, and different members of the Diplomatic Corps now in the city: the Justices of the Supreme Court, the Judges of the of the District; officers of the Army and Navy in uniform, Senators and members of Congress besides many distinguished citizens, The residence of Secretary McCulloch. No. vss H street, was also thronged. The Secretary was assisted in recelving visitors by Admiral Theodorus Bailey aud lady, He was visited by the members of the Diplomatic Corps, Sen. ators and members of Congress. officers of the army and mavy, and the heads of the various bureans of the Treasury Department. Secretary Schofield and tady received visi. tors at their residence, No. 237 H street, and ‘were assisted by Mrs. Colonel Wm. Wherry and Mrs. Colonel George Gibson. Among the callers were members of the Diplomatic Corps, ‘Senators and Members of Congress, officers of the army and mavy,and the Heads of the va- rious Bureaus of the War Department. Secretary Browning and lady, assisted by Miss Emma Browning, daughter of the Secre- tary, and Miss Bannon, of St. Louis, received at their residence, 539 I street,a great many Visitors, among whom were members of the Dipiomatic Corps, Senators and Members of Congress, officers of the army and navy, and the heads of the various bureaus of the Interi- or Department, besides many distinguished citizens. Postmaster Genera! Randall and lady were assisted in receiving visitors at their residence corner of K and 11th streets, by Miss Upton and Mr. Packard (a brother-in-law of Mrs. Randall.) Members of the Diplomatic Corps were among the visitors, besides Senators, mem bers of Congress, officers or the Army and Navy, heads of the different bureaus of the Post Office Department, and many distin- guished citizens. Attorney General Evarts and Indy received visitors at thelr residence, northwest corner Fourteenth and H streets. Among ue catiers, were the Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Courts of this District, besides eminent members of the legal profession. For- eign Miussters, Senators, Members of Vongress and the heads of the various branches of the Attorney General's office. gress, officers of the Army and Navy, heads of the different bureaus of the Navy Department, and many distinguished citizens. arts E Officers of the Army and Navy were well Tepresented, Gen. Dent, of Gen. Grant's staff; Gen. Dyer, Chiet of Ordnance; Drs. Sander- land and Edwards, Paymaster General Brice, Judge Advocate General Holt, and Major Slack, of the Marme Corps, being among the first to call. Hon. Elisha Foote, Commissioner of Patents; Wm. Prescott Smith, Mr. Eagar T. Welles, Assistant Judge Advocate General Bolles, Treasurer Spinner, Hon. Horace Ca- pron, Commissioner of Agriculture; Judge Casey, of the Court of Claims, and & host of other distinguished persons were present du- ring the day The table in the ante-room was literally piled up with the cards of the visitors, and the great number present, as well #s their hearty greetings for the Speaker and his wife zave additional evidence, if any were needed, of his great personal popularity. His bouse seemed to be the great center of attraction for journalists, and at one time there ‘were more than twenty newspaper men present in bis rooms, The great cordiality with which he met bis guests was in delightful contrast with the formality which sometimes prevails elsewhere on these occasions. RECEPTION BY THE MAYOR. The hospitable mansion of Mayor Bowen, 323 H_ street, was thronged throug the day, by prominent citizens and ohers. meluding large number of menbers of Congress, members of the difbreny municipal and county organizations, anc dis- tinguished visitors to the national metropolis, The Mayor and his estimable lady gave avery cordial greeting to all comers, and the pleisant parlors presented a very cheerful and atrac- tive scene; especially, in contrast to the un- pleasant weather outside. A bountiful tile was spread for the guests, but we need no say to those who know the temperance principles of the Mayor, that those who looked for any thing stronger than good coffee and chocdate were disappointed. OTHER RECEPTIONS, Senator Williams, of Uregon, with his ac- complished Iady, assisted by Miss Ordvny, (daughter of the Sergeant-at-Arms of ‘he House of Representatives,) were cailed npon by quite a number of friends from the Pacific coast. The visitors were received im an ai fable manner, and made to feel at home, enjoy- ing themselves in social conversation, and partaking of a fine repast, leaving with the best wishes for the futnre of the Senator and ter, at his residence, 15th and I street, received the visits of a large number of friends during the day. Mts. Butler and Miss Blanche, his beautifal daughter, assisted in doing the honors. Admiral Sbubrick and lady, assisted by Mrs. Dr. Olymer, received many friends at their residence 30> H street, and amorg them were many officers of the navy, army, <c. Breyet Brig. Gen, Parker, of Gen. Grant's staff, with his accomplished Indy, received their friends, including many officers of the Anny, at his residence on F stree:, near 12th Judge Casey, of the Court of Claims, was kept busy at bis residence, on © street, re- ceiving the visits of many of his friends. At St. James’ Hotel, Col. C. N. Alexander City Postmaster, received his friends, bis ac- complished lady doing the honors The recep- tion was in the parlors of Col. 4., and in au adjoining rooma handsome repast, accompa- nied by some excellent drinkables, was set out and, what with the toasts, singing and social converse, @ very enjoyable time was spent. The City Surveyor, Mr. C. H. Bliss, lady and daughters received many triends at their residence on Sth street, near K, and had a fine set-out, accompanied by milk and coffee, the family discarding the use of stronger liquors. Mr. F.A. Boswell, City Register, received at bis residence in South Washington large numbers of is friends. District Attorney Usrrington received his friends at his residence on M street, near 10th, where every one was made to feel at home by the General, assisted by Mrs. C. A well spread table was well patronized, and the callers obtained a good idea of “ Old Virginia Hospi- tality.” Major Richards, Superintendent Metropoli- tan Police, is receiving his frends this atter- noon at his residence on Sth street, near K. Mr. A. R. Shepherd and family received a large number of their friends at 35 loth street. Mr. A.S. Solomons (Philp & Solomons, and family received goodly number of frienc® at their residence in Franklin Row. Dr. Jobn B. Blake, President of the Navonal Metropolitan Bank, received in his asual happy manner the calls of anumber of trends, Alderman John (. Larman received a great muny callers at his residence, on Penasylvania venue, near 26th street, and his visitors were handsomely entertained by the Alderman aud the ladies of his family, and were not allowed to depart until they had partaken of th-bonu- titul supply of refreshments, provided for tue occasion Mr. A.G. Hall and lady received « large number of friends, and entertained them, at their residence. on H street, near 10th, In South Washington, Messrs. R. H. Gra- bam, T. FE. Lioyd, E. S. Gray, Capt. George Wright, Mayor F. Whyte, at the Arsenal, Joua H. Bird, H. A. Clark, received their triends At their residences, and handsomely entertan- ed them at the rooms of the Turtle Club, Vir- ginia avenue and Seventh street. A large nam- ber partook of @ fine set out. Among our citizens who kept op-n bjuses and received many friends, were the fdlow- ing: W. D. Wallach, No. s DuddirgtonPlace, Capital Hill; Papmaster ©. L. Jackson 543 M street; Chas. E. Upperman, 363 Massadasetts avenue ; General Jno. C. Cox, Obief Oerk In- terior Department; Dr. N. J.C. Dubsmel, 7th and I streets; Michael Thompson, Massachu- setts avenue, between 6th and 7th strets, A TestimomtaL WITHOUT 4 Tars—It could hardly be expected in these days 0: Presenta- ons and Testimonials that so #uowned a Statistician and Figurer as Prof. pdmar would allow himself, or be allowed, to leave office without some such mark of consideration; con- sequently we are not surprisel in the least to hear that a Testimonial letter bas been going the rounds of the Statistical BiFeau for signa- tures, telling him bow much fis irreparable loss is felt by theirs ree; ly, &c. But it seems that most of the fifty or Sixty clerks in that Bureau declined to sign 1} They do not think him an irreparable and they do think it would be rather dis: tal to Con- gtess to indulge in high falatin| over the act of that body in legislatin; out ef office. ‘So the Testimonial went to with eight signatures—the inevitabléProt. Wilcox: six other male statisticians, @d one female clerk. This was certainly jonial with. out an adequate tail. ] PRIVATE LETTERS received ithe city, indi- cate @ lively contest im Wi jin for the United States Senatorahip fro# that State, in Plaee of Mr. Doolittle, who on the th of March. Until very recentl} Mr. Matt H, already proven Bimself one of the most val- ‘uable members of the ot oats on Appepprintions, be of the | NoW THAT If 1s SETTLED that there will be SMarch session of the Forty-first Congress, the Republican candidates for the Speakership Sm forming their combinations. The appli- caate, in order of their strength, are Bisine, of Maine; Dawes, of Massachusetts: @arfirld, of Obi: Collum, cf Iilinois; Kelly, of Pennsyl- vans: snd Banke, of Massachusetts, Of this list, Blaine and Dawes are the only two who appeer to have anything like a chance, and Mr. Blaine, py all probabilities, has the inside track, Mr. MzPherson will have no opponent for the Clerkship among his party, and it is probablt the Democnats will vote for him also, There may be several candidates for the office of Doorkeeper, but the re-election of Mr Otis S. Buxtop, jopg Assistant-Doorkeeper, and just choeen te the full place upon the resignation of Lippincatt, is not doubtful. A COBPESPONDERT of the Chicago Tribune writes 8 communication to that paper, urging strongly that “General Grant should not hesi- tate to break through the late absurd custom that has tomidden Cabinet appointments trom the same Mate as the President, and by ap- pointing Elihu Washburne Secretary of the ‘Treasury, doall that he can do to secure the national reveaues, to enforce honesty in subor- dinates, to abolish rings, to restore contidence to the honest ‘ax-payers, to establish a settled Policy of fair dealing, aud to place the party on the highway to that economy and retrench- ment with which they will hold on, without ‘which they are justly doomed.” PrRsoNeL.—Paymaster John S, Cunning- ham has been ordered as Paymaster of the Navy Yard at New York, to report on the 15th, Washington society will have a decided loss in the departure of this genial and accomplished gentleman, but we doubt not he will make hosts of fast friends in the great commercial metropolis, as he inevitably does wherever he shows bis handsome face. AX ORDRR has been issued from the Head- quarters of the Army that Superintendents of sonal Cemeteries should receive, in case of ness of themselves or family. medical treat. ment and all necessary medicines at the ex- pense of the Government. Gee. Jou A. Loan. who bas been under medical treatment here for aserious affection of the throat since his return from the army Teunion at Chicago, bas nearly recovered, and will probably be in bis seat in the House on Tuesday. Carey JUSTICR Caase, Speaker coir and wife, Senator Morton and wife, General But- ler’s family, and quitea numberof members of Congress,returned to the city last night from New York. Mrs, E. D. N. SovTuworrH, the popular novelist, gives a masquerade party at her resi- dence, “Providence Cottage,” Georgetown, this evening, which will no doubt be a brilliant affair. THe Covrr Martial for the trial of Briga- dier General Dyer will resume its sessions in this city next week. —+0re- Decision IN TRE Ruope Istaxp TyNo Dase.—The Ecclesiastical Uourt in the above case held its closing session in this eity yester- day. The verdict rendered is one of not guilty on both the charges. In this the majority ot the court consisted of the Rey. Messrs, Whesler and Duane, and the minority was the Rev.Mr White, except that upon the third specification of the second charge, the vote was uuaniimons. ‘This was the specification in reference toa vi- olation of bis ordination vow on the part of the Rev. Mr. Hubbard, We understand that the decision of the ma- jority of the court is based upon the considera- uo That Canon It, title I. section 1, for vio- fation of whicb Rev. Mr. Hubbard was tried. was designed and intended to prevent the offi. ciating of persons claiming improperly to be ministers of the Protestant Episcopal Church. and consequently dors not apply to the acts of the accused in permitting the officiating of Mr Denison; that while a minister may be prop- erly convicted of a violation of his engagement to conform to the doctrines and worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church, he cannot be le gally convicted of such violation under a charge of 8 violation of the seventh article of the constitution. ‘The opinions, as will be seen, do not involve any approval of the course of Habbard.— Providence Journal THE (iRAND ( AN YACHT CHALLENGE —A ted London. Dec. 30th says Bennett's acceptance of the grand ocean yacht race challenge issued by Mr. Ashbury, the latter gentleman objects tto the first clause of the conditions respecting the tonnage, the Dauntless being ninety-nine per cent, larger than the Crmbria, In declining Mr. Bennett's offer he, however, hopes that he shall buve the pleasure of meeting the Daunt- Jess at the principal races that will come off in the Englisn and French waters during the en- suing summer. In the challenge for the grand ocean race, Mr. Ashbury stil intends to cross the Atlantic and join in case noother American gentleman should accept the competition for the (Queen’s Cop in American waters. In reference to Mr. Bennett's proposed course from Cowes to New York the London Morn- mg Post of yesterday argues that a race to the Azores and back would be Gecidedty preferable asa “re test to the respective qualities of the vessels. THE Cuicaco Tuxwe1.—The tunnel under the Chicago river, known asthe Washington street tunnel, connecting the south and west divisions of the city by a solu roadway, has just been com| opened to the public to. price was 0. The lei about sixteen hundred feet; of the retaining Walls of the open approach ‘on the west, side, about three hund: and twenty feet, and two hundred and seventy-five feet on the east side. The length of the main archway, or covered way, is nine hundred and thirty-two feet. There are three archways leading through the tunnel, one for foot passengers and two for teams and horses. S7-“Gentlemen,” said a candidate in the far West, after having given bis sentiments on tne “Constitution,” the “Monroe Doctrine,” and such like topics—“gentlemen,” and he put his band on the region of his heart, “theseare my sentiments—the sentiments, gentlemen, of & honest mam—aye. a honest politician—but, gentlemen and fellow citizens, ¢f they don't cuit you they ken be altered S7-Some benevolent persons in Philadelphia are trying to establish a Young Men’s Home, ‘where young men coming from the country for employment in the city can be provided with cheap board and lodetme, cn amusement, and be vers me temptations with which thay be aseasied. E many of the might A Wire PolsongR.—About a This Afternoon’s Dispatches. —.—- AFFAIRS IN PHILADELPHIA. PHILADELPEIA, Jan. 1.—Daniel M. Fox, the newly elected Mayor, was inaugurated a noon to-day, being sworn in by Judge Allison, in the presence of the City Oeuncils. Mr. M-Micbael, the retiring Mayor, escorted his succes:or to the Mayor's office, and placed him in posses- sion. The contest for office om account of frauds at elections is still pending before the court. Disagreeabie rain and sleet all day prevents business and pleasure. MURDER TRIAL. Strovpsrvrs, Pa, Jan 1.—The Brodhead murder trial closed last night, after argument of counsel. The prisoners baye beld up their heads thronghont the trial with boldurss, indi- cating great depth of depravity. That they are guilty of murder there is no doubt —No markets to-day. Business generally suspended. sore S7-The New York councilmen have anani- mously adopted a resolution subscr: $1,500,000 on bebalf of the city of the capital stock of the New Company, for the construction of Acrers East asver. s7-Rev Mr. Addison, of Santa Clara, Cal., bas been expelled from the Baptis. church of that place for administering and participating im the sacrament at the Presbyteriau church. #7 Miss Emily Faitbfall one of the promi- nent women’s rights speakers of Great Brit- ain, Says that out of 6,000,000 women of Eng- land, 2,500,000 are unmarried. a bridge THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY OF FEB A LIMITED AMOUNT OF THEIR FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS AT PAR. NINB BUNDEED AND SIXTY MILER Of the line West from Omaha are now completed, and the work fs going on threugt the Winter. As the distance between the Haished portion o the Bnion and Central Pacific Railroads is now Jess than 400 miles, and both companies are push- ing forward the work with great energy, emplo; ing over 30,00) men, there can be nodoubt that the whole GRAND LINE TO THE PA Will be open foi The reguine Government Commissioners have Provounced the Union Pactne Railroad to be FIRST CLA8S in every respect, and the Special | Commission appointed by the President says: “Taken as a whole. THE UNION PAOIFIC BAILROAD HAS BEEN WELL CONSTRUCT- EBD,AND THE GENERAL ROUTE FOR THE LINE EXOBEDINGLY WELL 3! CTE D. The energy and perseverance with which the work hes been urged forward, and the rapility with which it has been executed are without paral history, and in grandeur and magnitade of taking it has never been equalled.” of national importance is so ri ing completion under euch fs ‘The Company now have in use 157 locomotives and Resrly 2,000 carsof all descriptions. A large addi- tional ¢ Sprin, din end of the track, Fully 120 miles of fron for the | track are now delivered west of the Missouri | TESTIMONIALS. Thetotal | pROTMARTER's Teotinoxt —I Fecetved box of bs Biver, snd 9 miles more are +» ro exper ditures for con struction purpose eight million dollars, Besides « donation from the Government of | 1240 acres of land per titled to @ subsidy in U completed and excepted, at the he Company is en race encoantered, for whicl ready received $24 73.00 of this subsidy, full on the 140 miles that have been ex: the Cuited States Commissioners. GOVEBNMENT AID-SECURITY OF ' BONDs. —_ By its charter, the Company is permitted to is- same smount as the Government bonds, an?! no | | sue 'te own FIRST MOBTGAGE BONDS to the | | more. These Bonds are a First Mortgage upon the whole road and all its equipments. gage upon what, for along time, will be the only railroad connecting the Atlantic and Pacific States, takes the highest rank as a safe security. The earnings from the way er local business for the year ending June 30, 18%8,0n an average of «72 miles. were ever FOUR MILLION DOLLARS, which, after paying all expenses, were much more then sufficient to cover all interest Liability upon that distance, and the earnings of the last five months have heen $2,335,570. They would have been greater if the road had not been taxed to ite utmost capacity to transport ite own materials for construction. Theincome from the great passenger travel, the Obina fretghts, and the supplice for the new Rocky Mountain States and Torritorice mast be ample for all interest and other Mabilities, No political action can reduce the rate of interest. It must remain for thirty yoars—sir per cent, per annwm in sold, Bow equal to between eight and nine per cent. incurrency, Th: primeipal is then Sach a mort payable im cold. Ifabond with such guarantess were issued by the Government, its market price ‘would not be less than from 2) to25 per cent. pre mium. As these bonds are issued under Govern- ment suthority and supervision, upon what is very largely # Government work. ey must ulti- First National Bank. Ritte: wise, Fowler & Co. and in New York At the Company's Office, No. 20 Nassan Street, AND BY John J. Cisce & Son, Bankers, No. 59 Wall Street, And by the Company's sdvertised agents through- out the United Btares. Bonds sent free, but parties subscribing throueh local agents will look to them for their safe de- livery. NEW PAMPHLET AND MAP Was Is- SUED OCTOBER 1«t, containing report of the Drogrees of the work to that date, and a more com- plete statement ia relation to the valno of the bends than can be given in an advertisement, which will be sent free on application at the Com- pany's offices, or to any of the adverticed agents. SZ The Coupons of the First Mortgaze Bonds of tne Union Pacific Railroad Company,due Jany- ‘ary Ist, 1858, will be paid om and after that date, 1x Gotp Corn, free of Government tax, at the ee No, 20 Messen street, New (ork. JOHN J. CISCO, Treasurer, New York. December 15th , 1368, ell 6w ‘10k, the sub py Court of Oolum- ider- ‘The Beport | | W. concludes by saying that “the csuntry has rea- | 3 scn to congratulate itself that this great work idly approach- | advance of the completed portion of the road {snot less than ond on itsline a» rate of about $29 000 per mile, according tothe difficulties the Government takes a second len as security. The Company have al- ring in ined by | | INSURANOR. Narioma UNION FIRB INSURANOB 00. OBce—No. 71 Louisians avenue, one oor east o Bisks taken on the most reasonable terme, and Jonsee promptly paid. | | NOBLB ». OUy B. PB, rer wv sg ~—— al | CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INSUR- i ANCE COMPANY BABTFORD, CONN. Assots ever TWENTY FIVE MILLION DOLLAKS. GEOBGE F. MARBLE, Agent, Federal Block, Boom », Opposite Post fice Bepartmeat, Corner 7th and F streets. THE RATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPA Chartered Special Act of Congress, - peomee July 25, 1868. - caSH C. BENG YD: COOKR, Washington, Vice Prest- EMERSO! NW. PEET, Philadelphia, Secretary and Actoary. Faamois uit SI°D “wetleal Director” that will pay to the tn- Se sunual income of oue-teot be tm be GENT 18 wadteo ix pymny Bice for euch with eaitable to ‘the e General maa outy tu thelr respective districts and foll pertioulers: Po ‘the Office of the Company fn thie GENERAL AGENCY FOR YLAND, DELAWARE, VIRGINIA, MAW EST VIRGINIA. AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. a? THE OFFICE OF JAY COOKE & Co., FIFTEENTH STREET, OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, wa: WASHINGTON D. 0. BAC NTED To REMO DRSIRE POR To- cco —Is entirely reactable Aarmicss, end to Ro Pe ee tee the attest, toon for siz Post fore. 3 i 5 é Hs F if aeF, Hy FI r] urtons Ay J." Poulton: Bnd itan efectual core — on. ey a eS Harrison Oo., Onto. 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