Evening Star Newspaper, March 22, 1869, Page 1

—_— nnn meemen THE EVENING STAR. | PUBLISHED DAILY, Sunday Excepted, Al the Star Butidiag, . Corner Pennsyivanis Av and Lith Stree: BY TRE EVENING STAB NEWSPAPER COMPANY. The STAB & eG Dy the carriese w tarit sabecribers in the Oity and Dustrict at Tas Cants rex Werk Copies at the counter, with or wi'hout wraj wo OxnTe each Paice ror Mafiine —Three mooths, une Dollar and Fitty Cents; siz montbs. Three Dol- Jars; one year, Five Dollars No vent from the office lon Tae WEEKLY STAR —published on Friaay morning—One Dollar and a Helfs Year 4 ve XXXiil vening Stat, WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY. MARCH 22, 1369. N°. 5,002. RED KNIFE: on. KiT CARSON'S LAST TRAIL. By LEON LEW AUTHOR OF “THE WAGON T. FINDER aR WITCH + BTC otsty Te wards the close of « beautifal 3 4 woman, mounted upon firet alloping over one of the great pisine of the West, and drew rein tg the shade ofa clamp of cotton- woods upon the bank of a besuttiu! tiver. They had ridden tar and rap- idly. Their steeds were panting, amd covered with sweat anc foam. «We must give the horses a breathing spelt.” said the former, slipping t> the ground; and bis ion DOdded a gracefal assent, as she to!- example ‘The couple were evidently father and daugh- ter. ‘The men was tn the prime of life, hale and hearty, with a large frame, which was sinew; apd athletic, without cea=iog to be refined and Preporsessing. He bad the keen, shrewd look Deevliar to the advance-guards of civilization, ‘aud there was an honest, frank expression ou bis sun-browned face that proclaimed bis in- egrity and e in ber way, his daughter was equally pic- teresq ne and attractive. In the early flush ef womanhood, with a purr. sweet, and tender face, with eyes darkly glowing, witb coral-tunted lips, aud cheeks gTscetul as @ gazelle, as bea as lovely as @ flower, aad as spirited as an w tamed antelope ‘The stream by which the couple bad halted was Wood river, a branch of the Platte, im Ne- braska, ata pout fifty mies northwest of Fort Kearny. re you tired, Miriam!” as€ed the hunter, | ade George Dane, with fatheriy solu “Tired father!’ happy faugh. “Ob, no. How could I be tired | Tejoinea the maiden, with a alter aday like this’” Every minute has been Hilled with pleasure ana excitem 3. Afeel as | led unde! ndingly, with a Of the fondest affection. “Lea guess the cause of your lightness of said be, smilingly. “The return, now daily expected, of acermin Habert Earle, from the mines of idaho, may account, I suspect, ior your present gladness. oa Miram's entire sympathy wita ber, amd said «True, father, my Beart has been unusually light for several days past. How could it b+ otherwise, since I know that Huvert is com- feet” Mr. Dane aid not reply. He was looking, swith Eindling eye=, over the fair flower-dotted lain; and his next remark show how widely ug! a strayed. “I wonder what mother has been doing without us all day, Miriam. She st be jonely, with no one to speak to or share her meals. 1 sboulda’t wonder if we could see our bome from this point,” and bis face lighted ap ‘with & soulful giow. then seven miles distan He crew stom Dis coat a poclet-glass, adjust- ed it to his sight, pointing it rection, and gszed throug! ly, towards his ranche 1 see it,” be said, deep, and joyful suspiration, as if the sight re- tr-sbed bim ry nerve. “Th cottage, as plai day. = planted before the window, Miriam ere, on the grape-v'ne bench, under the your mother, busy at her sewi She dors not imagine we are loom. apg esther. Look, Miriam.” Ke yielded the instrument to bis daughter, Who obeyed bis injunction, her lovely face glewing With smiles as she regarded the dis- tant home-scene. -Desr mother!” she murmured. «It is a treat to her to be able to sit ont under the trees without fear of molestation. There are ne hostile Iadians bereabouts now—are there, father!” “No. Red Knife, as you have already beard, | ‘was killed yesterday by a settler. and his band | has retreated towards the mountains. I will copfe-s. Miriam, that during all the time we have been in the West, I have not felt so light- bear'ed snd care free as simce we received news of Red Knife’s death. You have just | seen bow this joy bubbles over in me. Ked ‘Knife was a demncn, rather than « savage.” ‘Miriam skuddered, and her teatures even fed at the memory of the ludian mentioned e he Ver spared @ pile face,” shesa d,striv- | ing to speak calmly. *-1Desolation and cruelty | marked bis path. For more than three i he bas raged to and tro upon the plains jike ng wolt. He was the terror of the bor- “You have named bim Miriam,” sa:d the Banter. ~He batred of the white race, and his victims have many.” Mr. Dane held out Band for the glass, and ‘Miriam was in the act of restoring it, when a ftrange, gasping, panting sound started them botb, and seat them quickly to their saddles The hunter wheeled bis horse and looked ton the sound Bad come, Lo sessed, Dut bis countepance indicative of alar ‘The maiden followed bis example. Her eyes were the first to discover the cause the sound that had -tartled them, detecting a man’s figure creeping slong tbrough the un- Gergrowth of busbe= lining tbe shore. At the sane moment, their presence in tarn Was detected, for the man dropped suddenly =mong the protecting bushes, as if he had been ot. Tean even see the An Indian!” whispered Miriam, drawing trom her bosom a revolver. ‘The bunter shook his head, continuing to watch the spot at which the man had fallen, bis end ow nis rifle, bis manaer that of one reaé y tor action. Suddenly, as the man showed a hazzard face peering cautiously from bis concealment, Mr. Dane's anxious counteuance brok« - ito * smile, and be cried out “Halo! Is that you. Thompson’? Do you tae us for Ind.ans, that you skulk tere in the | busbes I” The individual addressed was silent a full volpete, as it seemed, from sheer amazement; rhe pTapg out from bis biding-piace wi cry of Telief, and advanced swiftly towaras the father and gbter. He was a man of middle age, of the ordimary type of back woodsmen, strong and browa aad stalwart, of the rude, rough type that seems to w the border. His face was ard e, although covered with perspiration His Dreath came through bis parted yck, uneven gacps. He bac run . amd looked as if aboat to eur What has happened, Thompson !” asked Dane, with keen anxiet. che man’s siogular appearance giving Dim & sudden of aisrm. “The Indians’ gaspet Thompson, scarcely able tocommand his voice. “They are comin, ! ited Keife and his baud—divided—my wite - my cbildres! Heip me! Help m “What talk is this!” cried Dane, acitated in *ptte of Bus eiforts at self-control. +R. Kaife was killed yesterda: “He was only wounded,” interrapted Thompson. “He is coming to take his ven- grance on us settlers. He has divided bis band mtotwo They were up at the Deer Fork this torbing, and are now compet this way. ports to be struck are your house and mine.” “My God!” ejacuiat Dane, as his inform- aut paused im his excited, breathless mafra- non. “A horse! a horse" cried Thompson, reeling with faugue. “1 can go uofurtaer on foot. My wife, my childreu—God pity and save them!” He looked from the buoter tohis daughter in agonized and mute supplication. ‘Dane spatchea the giass trom Miriam’s hands and placed it to his eyes. He looked to the northward—saw his pretty We. wife basy at ber uerdle under the i glanced at the dam hime of the hori- hing away eastward and westward nome. nly the gises dropped from ‘os face Diamched wo the id ne west, » go emesge from the clouds of scarlet and gold, be Bad bebeld a band of mounted Indians riding boldly towards that “8PpTo'e ted home, towards tQat waconscious 300 belplee= woman With frenzied cry. he put spurs to bis horse, *a@ dasned away like a madman, shouting to S's daughter to follow bim; at the same instant Thompson stxggerea forward and fell in the maces s path, Bolding up bis hands in an- his hands— ow. F: My wit ' my children '” he groaned. There was co besitation im the soul of the brave Moria. “Mine is but a single jife. be has seven de- pending on kim As she spoke, ond With a gestu: » commanded him to take her faltered Thompson. appropriately, | bed a Bou isn | | | plump young “Go,” sbe commanded. family.and el? ‘Suit Thomp-on b sitated, sweeping the hori- zon wi'b exg-r glances, to assure himself tuat bo mumediate danger threatened. A change camer over bis fuc- as be looked, and he uttered a wild cry, catching op the glass Mr. Dan- had let fat! ~Think only of your eight be beheld convulsed him with terror. Nota mile away, t we coming vera ridge in the pli “hing rap- idly, & considerable body Of Mounted savages “They're comi band of r: recy towards us!” he gasped ‘m lost! Fly, Miriam, while you have the time The maiden took the glass and gazed through i hu ivetapt atthe approaching foe. A stranze light appeared in her eyes—a light possessed only by those upon whom God has bestowed 5 consei usness of His great protection—the hight of a beroiem which death itself cannot master “Sere enough.” she marmared. “Tovy are coming! The leader is Red Knife. «io, ne gh- bor Thom the instant!” ~-We can ride together!” cried Thompson. --No! The horse is tired. We have been to Willow Istand. We should be overtaken before we bad gone two miles! “Then we'll die together!” “No! No! You must mount!" With a grasp so sudden and firm that it star- ‘led him, the maiden pashed him towards the horse, {ud im another instant be found bimself. more by instunct than by thought, seated in the saddle “Away. Selim!” cried Miriam to her steed. wi'b an impera gesture. “Awa! The horse broke furiously over the plain, giving Thomp-on only time enough to flash & jook of gratitude towards the maiden, as be dasbed away to the northeast, towards his menaced home. A momert later, Mr. Dane looked over his housder—took in'at a glance the #1'uation of aflairs, rec.gnizing the peril as well as the | beroism of bis child—bowed his head solemnly, *s one submits to the inevitable, ia approbi- ton ef her conduct, and then he swept on to the rescue ef his wife, his soa torn by such emotions as are seldom brought to battle to- gether. Avd Miriam, throwing herself flat upon the ground, remained alone upon the plain, in the very path of score of mounted Indians, who were gall towards her w.th the swittness of the wind CHAPTER II. A CURIOUS AND STARTLING MYSTERY! Skirting the Biack Hills, forty miles west of Fort Laramie, a party of horsemen were riding eastward. They bad left Fort Bridger eight days before, taking the route of the North Platte, and were sow following the Oregon emigrant road, among those long ridges, dry beds of river, and sterile plains, by which the region of the Black Hills is distinguished. The bulk of the party consisted of ten caval- rymen, under a lieutenant, who were return- ing to Fort Laramie, their post of duty. They were well mounted, and had several led horses therr train, Joaded with their provisions and rtemances of travel. ‘he balance of the party comprised three civibans, who Bad seized ee of sToseing the mountains under tary escort. Two of these were emigrants who had settled near Fort Bridger, but who had tired of the great souutade, or been frightened by the Lodi- ams, and were now returning eastward in search of homes nearer the haunts of civiliza- on. ‘The third civilian was Hubert Earle. the lover of Miriam Daue, the settler’s daughter, whom we have just left in euch deadly peril He was a splendid specimen of American manhood, magaifie-ntly formed, broad shoul- dered, deep chested, as vigorous as an athlete, snd rode his horse, a fiery Mexican steed, with the grace aud ease of a Centaur. At the moment of bis introduction to the reader, be was riding im the rear of the listie traio, busy with bis own reflections, which Were eviitently as bright as the morning itself, the forencon preceding the event; we have re- corded. His 'boughts were wrapt in the sweet mem- Ty of Miriam, who had weptso bitterly at his departure, and who, he expected, would smile © joyously at bis return. «2 Re dear little *.oul!” he murmured aloud. “Where isshe now?” His eyes carkened with tender sweeturss, his lips quivered with the ineffable love that flood- ed hus being with abappiness akin to pain. He | pictured their meeting, tne pretty home ty | would share together. the years they would spend ia . ach other's society, the tender mataal love and care that wouid biess all their coming days. ‘He had lef ber a adventurer, to seek bis fortane smong the mines of laaho. He was re- vurn’ng to her a more than moderately rich man, with bills of exchenge in bis chamois monry-belt of sufficient value to support them both in luxury jong as (bey migat live. It was not to be wondered at that bis thoughts were plepsant. Suddenly be was aroused from bis trance- silence, by cries of delight from his com- Panions, and by tne fact that they had checked sbeir speed. Loc King around him quickly, be beheld the cause of the unusual excitement. To the south- Ward, at no great distance, a small herd of buf- ialoes was grazing lazily. seemingly not at all alarmed by the near presence of # formidable enemy. ‘The wind was plowing from them, the horses were fresh, @nd, as he looked at the tempting game, Hubert felt the spirit of the hunter grow strong within him. Giving rein to his horse, he gal al the line to speak to the lieutenant, but was met and eager r Nimtod-like zeal. * What do you say to an hour's sport, Mr. Earle!” shouted the lieutenant, as be bore «own upon his trend, for Hubert was a decided favorite with every member of tne ty. ve think it would be a downright shame to urn our backs on splendid game, was the quick response. «Who coald eat a dinner of suit pork, with those tat buffaloes so mear as" Bult way by that officer, whose sparkling eyes .e “temeano! attested to a kindling of ‘The lieutenant smiled, glanced up and down the line, reading eager longing in the face of bis men. and resolved to carry out Bis own and the general d-sire. Ata word of command from him, the party set out at 8 quick gallop for the scene of action. ‘The buffaices allowed the enemy to approach quite pear, the wind favoring the hunters; but at Jengtm began to snuff the aur anessily, to shake their beads, and te look for the cause of their apprehensions. A moment later they had beheld the enemy, and, with frightful tellowiogs and mighty tremp. hel begum their wild. mad flignt to the outhward. ‘ ‘Tue cocse was a long one; and it was notitill be hunters had run the buffaloes upon aspur of the Black Hills that they got s good chance at them. They them brought do several buffaloes, and diumer speedily Decame the wa chword. It is noon, and we'll bave dinner,’ hheutenan’, observing that the baggage auimals ith their drivers were 3! i “Kiudle fire, boys, and we'll have steaks and rossis im abundance.” While this order was being carried into effect, 4 several others were engaged in ing the scene. and deolate "said Hubert, “It looks as if man had never in” ges, “eince - an; man want here, unless he might be in pursuit ree ene ro apswer to this question, Ha- bert proceeaed to fiad an excellent grazing spit or Sne hore, tethered him, and flung bim self op the ground m the shadow of the hil: Toe lieutenant and a portion of the men foliow- bis example. “plenty of low bushes were feund dry enough to burn, and several fires were soon kindld. The choicest portions of the buffaloes were readily prepired for coeking, aud it wa; not long betore the odor of burning ficsh was dif- tused on the air; four or five bungry soldiers Fees Said ‘picnic scene on those lonely wilds, and every man there enjoyed it with true gipsy zest. jhout from one of the men who « Saecenly a sha d, arrested tention of the ot 23 boys!” he “I'm blest if bere ia. ’t @ cave in the hill! Come, see the hole der wese bushes You never saw anything bidden neater hve.” “Jones thinks Jovedy ever he And heed be- fore,” said one of the loungers. *) part, I thins mave ef eomsething tz est, than of anole - ‘a “apie Comtament t was echoed by the others; bat the inquisitive cave discoverer, nothing daunt- spprosched the fire, took trom it @ torch, returned to the butte, parted the bushes, re- vealing & dark Spertare in the face of the rock, and disap) within it, Bis ligdt gt back a yellow glare for @ second alter be be seen. ity ed Teveiry went on, the cooking pro- gressed, the minutes passed, and Jones did not « fellow had found a gold mine in ause be ‘wouldn't call ome of us.” growled the lounger who had before sphken. “I wonder what Jones hes found. I'll jest xke a look, as dinner isn’t r-ady.° ‘He srose lazily, abstracted a stick of burning wood fora toreb, proceeded to the cavern en- trance, and disappeared trom view. “Provably,” said Hubert, cavern under that Dill If we had time. it migbt pay to explore it. Under the present circum-tanees. I am like Brown, aud preter ay des to scientific explorations ‘ne meal seemed to be nearly ready, for the rattling of tin cups aud dishes began to be beara; the leutenant’s small camp-chest waz unpacked, and the cooks shouted to the stroll. ers to come 'o dinner « Have Jones and Brown came back!" asked the heatenant, a3 he rose ty a sitting position, and glanced towards ube cavern. ‘The men replied in the pezative. “Go after them, then, King, and hurry then up,” said the officer. + We must resume the march after dinner, aud cannot afford to waste ume here.” King, a fine young soldier, took a torch, and outered the cave The dinuer wes dealt ont—not savory steaks 1nd roast :—the coffee measured, aud the meal ommenced, but bone of the men who had en- wered the cave madetheir appearance ! “How singular Byroulated Brydczes, testily vd impatiently. hat can keep those meo King bas peen gone ten minutes. Here, Se zeant Halsey, hurry those men up !” The sergeant, a brown, strong man of middle age. hesitated, and ventured to stammer : “I beg your pardoa, Lieatenant, bat I think there's Something wrong inside ibe cave Theres three men in there—all hungry and knowing that dioner’s ready. Surely they’ come back if they could. Perhap; there's wild beasts. or some strange kind of gas that swothers ‘em, or—" “Nonesenee, Ser; “tthere’s a large ! interrupted the lieu- tenant, frowning. ‘1 give you five minutes to bring those men back. Go! ‘The sergeant’s face paled, but, without anoth- er word, be took npatorch aud entered the cave, disappearing from the gaze of his friends, Phe minutes passed, the lieutenant and the men ate their dinner mechanically, awaiting suxiously the expec.ed return; yet none of the ‘onr came back, Toe sus uf the sergeant had made a deep impression on the minds of his hearers, A gen- ~ral gloom fell upon the camp, and the men east frequent and fearful glances im the direc- ion of the cavern. Ever. the lieutevant and Hubert feit a strange depression creeping over them, wbicb neither could resist -«What can be the matter!”’ at length demand- ed the officer. “The sergeant’s in trouble, I sbould judge, by his long absence. There can’t be gas in the cave, or !fso, he would probably bave bad time tocry out. There can’t be wild beasts, for those four men were all well armec, and would have at least fired, Which of a you men will go into the cave and learn what the matter is!” There was a general shrinking back. Every soldier was brave tn an Indian fight, but not one dared to face a mysterious and unknown da ger. Not one wished to risk the complete ard to’a: disappearance from earth and human « jedge that had befallen his comrades. “Whoever will venture in search of the mise- Dg men eball receive from me a hundred dol- ars in gold!” exclaimed Hubert, in bis clear, cinging tones. “Who speaks first for the money!” The offer was tempting; but it was not ac- cepted. Nota word of reply was made to it. Hubert hesitated, giving &@ brief thought to Miriam, his loved and waiting Miriam' His race then glowed with a heroic ligat, and he ‘said. 10 tones that did not falter «1 will goin cearch of the men, Lieutenant Brydges. Only, your party isnow, small, and do not return in twenty minutes, you may resume your journey.” “But, Earle,” expostulated the heutenant, “this is positive madoess. You mast not risk your lite. We will wait awhile, and if the men do not return, we will move on!” “They may need belp,” replied Hubert, steadily. “They may have encountered—well, God knows what, { can’t imagine. If! fire my rifle, come ‘ome. if I teiltoretarn within the time appointed, move He went up to toe prarest fire, picked up a blazing stic’, arranged his rifle for instant use, approach d the mou b of the cave, peered into itesntiously, and listened intently tor some sounds of life within. No sound came. All wasstill as death with- in the cavern. ‘The next 1 tant Hubert bad vanished there- n. All was now breathless suspense. ‘The heutenant and his .nen gathered around to listen for the report ot the rifle. The min- utes passed, but it came not. Five minutes dragged by—ten—fifteen, and still no sound reached their ears. They could see a briet space into the cavern, by the light of their own torebes, but pothing bu! rocky walls and floor ™ t their gaze. Twenty minutes were thus passed. The time was up, and Hubert bad not returned. ‘The men looked at one another with pallid faces. As if turned to stone, they stood an awe. stricken group about the cavern’s mouth, until he minutes had more than made up an hour— and sull they lingered. Douring this time they bad cleared away the busbes from the mouth of the cave. They bad tried again and sgain to into the dark depths of the opening, butcouldnot The lieu- enant bed cailed rej ly to Hubert, but re- ceived yo answer. At length he pi totie rope around his waist and decend into the sinister abyey but bis men objected unani- monsly. “What's the use! asked one. “There's jog here that no mortal man can con- er wwe can’t risk your life, lieutenant,” said another. “Just think how few thereare of us.” ‘The time continued to drag on. At last, when two full hours had passed, Lieutenant Bridges staggered to his feet, and " “This is borrible—terrible beyond expres- sion. We bave lost tour of our comrades, and this noble young strang rT, whom I loved as a brother. This tearful cave must hold the se- cret of their tate, pe it what tt may. Let us 0." Without a word, but witb white faces—in a sort of mute terror, the men mounted their horses and resumed their journey. The above 1s all of this story that will be published inour columns, * continuation of it from where it leaves off here can be found only in the New York Ledger, which 1s tor sale at all the nook- stores and news depots. Ask for the number dated April 10, 1869, and in it yon will find the continuation of this beautifal tale. The Led- U year. Dr Tyng’s zreat story, Which has been written expressiy for the Ledger, is just commenced in the Led- ger, so that our readers will get the whole of in it. The Ledger has the paper in the world; and James Parton and Fanny Fern bave articles in every uumber. Evnrorgam News 8y Case —The debite of Mr. Gladstone's bill tor the disestablishment of the Irish Church was continued in the Briush House of Commons on Friday evening. The feature of the debate was a long and able speech trom Mr. Joba Brighs in support of the measure. He declared that stablisned Charch in Irelacd was a +-badge of comquest"” which ought to be abolished, and that the bill was acceptable vo the mass of the people, both Catbadic and Protestant, in Ireland, and was almost aniversaily Sg serve in England. The French official budget declares the as- pect of affairs in Loess to be ‘eminently peeceru!,” nevertheless Marshal U'Neil is urg- ing the Corps de Legisiatiff to compiete the re- organization of the army, so that France may be to re’ any insalt that may be ofered to ber. A deapatch from Alexandris, sa Lakes tarough the Suez Casal. The questi copceraing property. of clergy iu Italy has been tely a HorRinie A Chinese Ia! PUNISEMERT oF A MURDERER.— borer not long ago mardered a whole famsly of seven persons in Peru. He was arrested, and while the ies who had made the arrest were taking bim to the judicia! authorities be was rescued from bis guards tbe inhabitants of the town of Guadalupe. took bim to the public square of their town, covered bis body with kerosene oil, and then burned him alive in a fire which had been prepared for the purpose. SF Vermont bas four woman ship-builders. ea Key West, Fia., is overran with Cuban reto; 6g’ Parepa-Rosa remains quite sick in Balti- more. <7 Miss Emma C. Stebbins, of Iowa, bas been appointed Notary Public. e7 Cambridge University is experimenting on ass flesh as food. ev'Scariet slippers are worn with white or Diack dresses. GF The Ubicago street railways will hereaf- ter run only one boree, SF'Skeleton wrappers among outside garments. GF Chinese yeweiry is ssid to be fashionable in New York. are che novelty EVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip. Gov, Hayts of Ohio, Was Upon the floor of the Senate to-cay. InTRRNAL ReVENUE.—The rec from this source were $525,429.31. BY DIRRCTION OF THE PRESIDENT, Sargean Charles LerfMer bas been detailed for duty a the Executive Manion Ex-ATTounsy Gawegat Evarts was on be Senate tleor tor some time to-day im confer evce with Mr, Sumner and other prominen Senators. Jno, H. Youn:., managing editor Samue Sinclair publisher,and ? homas'N. Rooker. Sup eTintendent of the Typograpfical Iepartmen of the V. ¥. Tridune are in town, SecRETary BoUTWELL bas sent to the Pres‘dent the appointment of Hon. William H. Dorling, ex-member of Congress, to be Collec- tor of the Ninth District of New York. WE ARE AUTHORIZED to te that there is no foundation for the rumor that Mayor Bowen will temder to the City Councils this evening his resignation of the Mayoralty of Washington. Hon. Jouw Conmess, ex-United States Sen- ator from California, was married on Tuesday to a daughter of the Hon. Wendell T. Davis, of Urenfield, Mess. Wittiam REARDON any LoGan Taytor, of the Ordnance Department, and stationed at the Washington Arsenal, have been discharged from the service by order of the S cretary of War. POSTMASTER GENBRAL CRESSWALL le/t this city for his home in Maryland on Saturday, and will not retarn till to-morrow. During his absence General Skinner, First Assistant Post- master General, will discharge the duties of the head of the Department. ENVEN, from the Committee on Appropriations, this morning reported back to the Senate the joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Interier to rent the fire-proof building on the corner of 8th and G streets, in this city, f-r one year, at a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars per annum, with the privilege of continuing said lease five years. How. THomas L. TULLOcK, the new Chief of tbe Appointrent Bureau at the Treasury Department, was besieged this morning by applicants for office, both whiteand colored, male and temale. No changes have yet been recommended by Mr. T., and it is not likely that any removals will be made before the first of April. Mr. H. C. NILBs, Chiet Clerk of the Appoint- ment Office under Mr. Tullock, will probably be reteined, as be is an experienced clerk and thorough! uainted with all business of that bureau. Some hungry ones are striving for that place, but as Mr. N. is backed by such men as Senator Morton rnd Hon Jno. Uovode. the applicants for bis position are likely to meet with disappointment. THERE 1 some commotion abont town over the report that the First National Bank has purchased some $75,(4) or $40,000 of old Corpo- ration indebtcdness and charged it up against the account of the Vorporation held at that bank. In the present state of the city flaances this is rather an unpleasant as well as unex- pected deduction to be mede arom the current funds, and it 1s understood that the Councils to-pight will take some action in regard to the matter. Senators THURMAN, Carpenter, Harlan Morton, Sherman, and Representatives Ferry, Cook, Pheips, Cobb, Townsend, Finkleburg, Pile, Niblack, Hog, Peters, Hal-, aad Fry, as also Gov. Stennard, of Missonri, called at the White House this morning, and had interviews with the Precident. Attorney General Hoar called about twoo’clock, and was closeted with the President until three, when the general re- ception commenced. If 18 UNDERSTUOY that the appointment of the following gentlemen tor Commissioners of Metropolltan Police bas been urged upon the President:—William J. Murtagh, W. B. Chase (of the City Register’s Office), Captain D. F_ Hawlink (insurance agent), Dr. C. H. Cra- ain, of Georgetown (late Republican candidate for Mayor), and De Vere Burr, of the county. The present board consists of Dr. C. H. Nich- ols, Samuel Norment, Peter Bacon, William J. Murtagb, and Charles S, Eoglish. Cot. T. Bieztow Laurence, U.S. Consul General (ft Leghorn, who has been in this city for several weems, died yesterday at his rooms at Willards Hotel. The deceased was the son of Hon. Abbott Lauremce, late Minister to England. He was appointed by President Lincoln Consul General at Florence, Italy, and beld that commission up to the tme of his death. He came here a few weeks ago and was an applicant for the Italian Mission, of which Hon. George P. Marsh is the present incumbent. THE SENATE to-day elected the following officers ot that body, who were nominated by the cancus of Republican Sepators last Mon- day:— For Sergeant-at-arms, John R. French, of North Carolina: Executive Clerk of the Senate, John M. Morris, of South Carolina; Congressional Printer, (the eiection to take effect from and after the 15th of April next,) A. M. Clapp, of New York. Lt was mot necessary to enter inte an election tor Secretary, Reading Clerk, and Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, as the caucus on Monday last decided that the incum- bents of those offices, Messrs. Gorham, McDon- ald, and Basset should be retained. Tue RevoLuTion tw HayTt.—Despatches received irom Rear Admiral Hoff at the Navy Department, give graphic accouats of the siege of Aux Cayes by Salnave, and bis threatened bombarcment of that port, saying that fearful excilement existed there. Salmave promised to do ail in his power to protect the neutral in. terests, The rebel chiet Demingue apprared determired tc desend the towu as long as ssible. and stated that he had written ‘to Secretary Seward offering to annex to the United States that put of the Island under his control, and be requested the Minister to use the power of the Uni- ted States to prevent Salnave from bom- barding the town until Mr. Seward’s reply was received. This unreasonable request was refused. Crarwe ror DAMAGES INCURRED Buaine THE WaRn—The Board convened by Special Orders, No. 143, issued from the Adjutant General's office June 16, 1568, and consisting of Brevet Major General J. A. Hardie, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel DeWitt Clinton, and Bre. vet Lieutenant George Gibson, have been in session at the War Department about eight @onths. The Board was convened forthe pur- of examining into all cases where apphi- tation lo to be mundo to the War Department for damages to property, and losses sustained during the war, toexamine into the merits o; the same and to report the result of the inves. tigation to the Secrevary of War for his action. The applications for indemoity which have come before the Board are very numeroas, about two-thirds of them being from parties in the Southern States; but the consideration of «reve is shut out by the act of Comgress.of July 4th, 1°64, in regard to States (Bem in rebellion. A great many of the claims Rave been examined ard scted upon, and almost every day adds to the pumber now on file for consideration by the Boarc. Tar CHARTER OF WasHINGTON.—Mr. Pat- terson, from the Committee on the District of Columbia, reported back in the Senate this morning the bill to continue the first and sixth sections of the act emti led + An act to extend the charter of Washington city; also, to reg- ulate the selection of officers,” approved May 26, 1865, for the period of one year, and until Congress shali otherwise determine. Allo'her sectioas of the act referred to are repealed The sections continued are tho.e renewing cer- -4in paris of the old charter, and providing m addition that electors shall reside in the ward or election precinct m which they shall offer to vote fiteen days prior t) any election, instead of three months; providing for correetion of Voting lists; abolishing property qualifications, Ac; also, providing for disfranchisement of soldiers aud sailors, unless they be actual res- idents with their families in this District. The sections repealed are those requiring all Cor- poration officers to be evected by comveation et the Boards of Aldermen and Common Conacil on the firs: Tuesday m July, and also the one requiring such convention to select a back wherein the Corporation money shall be de- posited. A CAvcus OF REPUBLICAN SENATORS was beid this morning tn the reception room of the Senate chamber, for the parpose of de- ‘ermiming upon what course sbould be pur- sued upor . the Tenure-of-Office bill. Mr. Conkling’s prepos‘tion to suspend the Iaw for four years or during the administration ot President Grant, was discussed, and there was quite an exciting time. Messrs. Morton, Spregue, anc Grimes declared that they would not be boand by the caucus, and retired just before twelve o'clock, after which a motion was made that the matter be postponed until two o'clock this afternoon, when the caucus should re-assembie, with a view to secure har- monious action. This motion was adopted, and at noon the caucus adjourned until two o'clock. ‘she question has now resolved itself to one of absolute repeal or suspension for four years. It was evident that a clear majority of the Republicans in caucus were in favor of Mr, Conkling’s proposition. This iact was tne cause of the Senators above alluded to leaving the caucus. Considerable interest was mai tested in the lobby by a large number of office- seekers, whoare interested im the state of this measure. HANDsoME ENTRRTAINMENT.—Mr. Henry D. Cooke, in his brilliantly saccesstal career as a banker, does not lose his sympathies with the hard-workers in his original profession of journalism. On Saturday night he gave a superb entertainment to the Washington Cor respondent's Club (of which he is an honorary member,) at his. residence in Georgetown. Senator Anthony, Hon. John WD. Detrees, also honorary members of the club, W.S. Hu <- top, Donn Piatt, and Mr “Follet, of Ohio, were iso among the guests. The party assembled at 4 in the evening, and spent some time very enjoyably in conversation, and in theexamina- tion of the rich collection ot objects of art and “erty gathered by Mr. Cooke in his old-world travels. Following this came the banquet, which not only embraced all that wealth could supply in the way of choice edibles and pota- bles, but was presented with supp'ementary attractions well calculated to gratify the culti- vated jtaste. Nataral plants and flowers gave fragrance to the air, and it was noticed that they were occupied by little artificial birds which at first it was supposed were designed only to please the eye, but presently, like the ‘lack-birds in the wonderful dish set before royalty, “they all began to sing,” and their brilliant twitterings were accompanied by such nataral bird-motions that some of the guests found it difficult to believe nat they were not the genuine songsters of the grove. How this torrent of song was to be stayed when the speech-mating commenced seemed to be a puzzle, but by the touching of A spring the deed was effected and each tiny bird closed its eyes and wings as if choosing io seep while the oratory was in progress. Newspaper folks acquire a horror ot long speeches, and those of Saturday night had the merit at least of crispness and brevity. Cor- sequently the affair went off with hvely point aad good Bumor; and as usual with the irater- nity, @ fasillade of good things in the way of fun, pun and allusion ran up and down the table as an accompaniment 20 the more formal speech-making. Time, tide and the last cars trom Georgetown wait for no man or corres- pondent, and at midnight the guests very re- luctantly bade adieu to their princely host. PROMOTIONS IN THE TRRABI'RY.—The fol- lowing promotions Rave recently been made in the Treasury Department: Internal Kevenue.—J. J. Bertholf, W. W. Oean and Edward Tomkins from third tofourth class. H. O. Gray, J. F. Joseph, T. J.Gardner, A. M. Kanouse, J. B. Stevens and Warren Brown form second to thirdciass. J. O. Mar- - B. T. Tupper, F.W. W. Letowman, T. W. Simpson, Jones Dubois, E.S. Holmes and Joseph Edwards from first to second class. W. H. Baker and Chas. Brown from messengers to first_class. Secona Comptroller's (ffice.—J. W. Dickson from second to third c! H. D. Seymonr from first to second class. Third Au- ditor's Office.—Horace Thurston from first to second class. A DIsvATCH received at the Navy Depart. ment to-day from Bear Admiral Radford, ef the European Squadron, dated Lisbon, Por- ‘ugal, March 3d, 1-69, reports the arrival at the station on the 2-th ult. of the steamer Franklin, seventeen days trom New York. All the vessels of the squadron were at anchor ia the harbor of Lisbon at that date, the Ticonderoga, bearing the broad pendant of Commodore Pennock, baving arrived a few Bours betere the Frankiiu. sary to the voyage are completed, in obedience ‘0 orders trom the Navy Department. ‘THE SENATE on Saturday confirmed the fol- C. ©. Clark, to be Collector ot Customs for the district of Oswego, N. ¥.; Israel Washbarn, Jr, to be Collector of of Portland aad Falmout! mony was & civil one, clining to perform one ofa rel is ir. John B. usiness Her father w Mi jamel, United States. Pri ais wrote a letter to Mr. explaining his reasons for eloping, and her band in ‘which very natural request the old FORTY-F Moxvay, March 22, SkéaTe.—The usual numb-r of memoriaix and petivions were presenied and referred Mr. Fenton presen’ed preamble and resola- is of N. Y. chamber of commerce relative to eeecretaalesot gok:. Keferred to Financ- Un muticn of Mr. Anthony, the Senate pro. creded to the eleclion of officers Mr. Anthony nominated for Sergeant-at- Arms John R. French. of North Carotina, aud for Executive Clerk, Jobo M. Morris, of Syuth Caroma, and no other nominations being made, the gentleman named were declared duly elected. Mr Conkiing nominated for Congressional Prinver, A. M. Clapp of New York, and he declared elected. Mr Conkiwg offered a resolution that the new Congressional Printer shall take bis office on April isth, which be said would be satu factory to doth the outgoing and incoming officers: anid the resolution was adopted. Mr. Patterson introduced a bill extending the time for the operation of the act renewing be chorter of the city of Washington. Referred 10 Com mittee on the District of Columbia. Mr. Sumuer introduced a bill to amend the several acts of Oongress relative to maturaliza- tion. Referred to Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Osborn introduced a bill to provide tor the more perfect preservation of records in the arts of the Upited States. Referred to the ee on the Jndiciary. 1. Fessenden, fru. che Committee on Ap- Propriation=, reported, with amendments, the bill authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to renta fire-proof building for the use of that department. Amendments agreed to, and the bili passed. Mr. Fessenden, from the same Committee, orted bill to supply deficiencies in the en. roliment of the civil appropriation bill, by which the provision that the proprietors of the bonded warehouses shall pay the salaries of the storekeepers. Mr. Sherman said this provision would re. sul ip marked injury to the public service. ‘The bill was then passed. Atone o'clock the Chair stated that the fimished business being the Tenure-of-0i bill, it was before the Senate. On motion of Mr, Patterson the unflaished b lald aside. ian appropriation bill was read twice and reterred to Committee on Appropriations. Mr. Patterson called up bill \ incorporate the National Junction Railroad Company, which was read, when Mr. Vickers moved to refer it to the Committee of the District of U: tumbia, but witharew the motion temporarily at the request of Mr. Patterson, who moved to amend the second section by providing that the road way cross the track of the Kaitimore ana Obio Railroad upon the legally established grade of the city; which was ied. Mr. Vickers moved to amend by providing .bat in crossing the Baltimore and Ohio Rail- road track, it shall be upon safe and sufficient structure, of a span of not less than 35 feet, ye lowest point, shal: be of the itimore and Unio Railroad, besides a iarge number of freight trains. Mr. Patterson said there need be no danger «f both roads would keep watchmen a: the points of crossing. Mr Harlan said if the amendment was agreed to t would defeat the whole object of the bill h was to form & connection between roads on the north and south of this city The amendment was not agreed to, and Mr. Vickers renewed his motion to refer the bill to the Committee on the District of U: bia: which was also rejected, and the bill was then pacsed. Mr.Trambull called up the bill to the judicial system of the United Sate Mr. Drake offered the amendment of which be gave notice on veh. whieb is in the aature of a substitute for ali after the first sec- von of the bill. At 2 p. m. the Senate, without action, ad- ourned. Hovse.—Under the call of the States for bills end and resolutions for reference, the following | were introduced and referrea. By Mr. Lynch, (Maine.)—Bull to provide tor & gradual resumption of specie payment. Also, bill to provide against undue expansions and contractions of the currency. Committee ‘on Bai and . Mr. Poland, (Vt.)—Bill to provide for a uni- form system of nataralization. Commitiee on Revision of United States Laws By Mr. Jencks, (R. I.)—Sili for same pur- Pose. Same reference. By Mr, Kelsey, (N. ¥.)—Bill w probibit secret sales or purchases of gold or bonds for the Government. Committee of Ways and Means. By Mr. Davis, (N. Y.)—Bill to amena the judicial syscem of the United States. Commities on Judiciary. By Mr. Beanett (N. Y.)—Bill to provide tor lights to be carried by steam vessels ou the sakes. Also, bill tor the better protection of the Northern and Northwestern frontir Co: mittee on Commerce. By Mr. Wood (N. Y.)—Bill to repeal the act om rela von to ‘Be cerufication of c&cks on Na- donal Banks. Also, aad cence the computation of forei¢n snoney for Government purposes. mittee Wa: vend Means. . By Mr. Colkim (N. Y.)—Bill to proviae for Temoval of obstructions im the East river, Committ 2on Commerce. By Mr. Morrell (Pa.)—#ill to authorize the coustrucuon of ® railroad and telegrapa line irom Washington city to Cleveland, Unio, or ve Sais, Penmegivantn. by She aesrent Aiseat iB of boilers on steam vessels other than those made of chercoal plates and wrought iron. Committee on Commerce. By Mr. Winans, (Ohto)—Bill t> incorporate the Irving Literary Association, of Washin; ‘on, D.C. Commitue on the District of Co. samba. By Mr. Bingham. (Onio)—Bill in reference to the claims uf contractors for machinery for steam war v:ssels. Commiticre on Claims. By Mr_ Lawrence, (Oaio)—Bill wo incorpo- rate the Washington and Cincinnati Nacional Railroad Company. Commitice on Pacitic Railroad. By Mr. Wmane. (Obio)—Bill for the election of a delegate w Congress trom the District of Columbia. Committre on Elections. By Mr. Ingersoil, (11L.)—Sill im relation to bridges across the Onio river. Commutt-e on Roads and ( .wals. y Mr. Logan (11.)—Buill to provide for a Supervising Surgeun for we Marine Corps of the United States. Committee on Naval Affairs. Also, bili to aid im the constraction of the Li ternational Pacific Railroad, trom Cario, Li vw the Rio Grande. Committee on Fe ; i 7 i : E § 4 i : f F i i i Hg iH i i A F 8 Hh E i 98 “h H ‘ | # 4 j i m. | | to the Committre on Elections in which tt stall | be found that either of the comvestaats i ineli- sible to a seat, on accouat of bis tenbility to ; ‘ake the “iror clad” oath, the Commitiee shall ore rt the ine‘igitility to the House, | ADd the disqualified contestant shall not receive | 89, compensation for e es incurred ta contesting the seat. yeas 100, = Mr. Paine (Wis ) presented a bill to regulate tbe manner of holding elections for represeata- tives ann dele za'es to Congress, (The bill provides that the election of any Person aga representative or delezaie to Qoo- eTess, who is unable to take the ron clad” oath, sball be nell and yold, and the person xt Bighest muimbder of votes Mr. Paine ( W: for the purpose of introducing and agrering to ube bell. Mr. Burr (Lil.) appealed to Mr. Paime to al- low discussion on the bill. Mr. Paine declined to yield, whereapoo— Mr. Bidridee (Wis) moved that the House ad. ra. | Negative —yene 1, mays r. as ly agreed to postpone the bill ch Wedorsday nex! after the mora- ing boar, 58 & special order, wito the uader- standing that tbere shall be debate upon tt. Mr. Iker, (OBio,) trom the Commitise of Conference om the resolution reviv ug the Joint Commitire on Retrenchment, made a report ‘The committer agreed to the following resola- tion Resolved, That @ Joint Select Commitice on Retrenchment, to be composed of four memeers of the Senate and five members of the House, be appointed by the President of the Sonate and the wer of the House, with the same powers And duties as were conferred pon the same committee by the 39th and the 40tb Congress, to whom shall be reieired all matters now uadis- Posed of relative tu retrenchment. Adopted. TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. This Afternoon Dispatches, —_—e—— FHE TWITCHELL Case, PaILApELrata, March 22.—In the rem Court this morning another application tor it of error in the Twitchell case was pre tented by Mr. Hubbell, who claimed that + was made on & new assignment ot error. Jad Thompson said the CAtON WAS too la but he would examine the papers, which « sists of a pamphiet written by Hubbell on ° Subject and assignment of error, in which contends that the yndgment of the court w Rot by due course of law. LATER FROM PARAGUAY. seat of war in Paraguay maialy Joseph Marie De Seiva, the Brazilian S-cretary of Foreign Affairs, bad gone to Ascnusion for Ube purpose of establishing « provisional gov- ment. ConsTaNTisorLe, March 22.—Photiades has gone to Athens to resume Bis position as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipoten- FIRE. Port Jzsnvie, N.¥.. March 22.—The cur- Tying shop of Swazey, Oooper & Oo, at Spar- Tow Bush, was burned this morning ——_-+e- FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. In Wall street on Saturdsy, few balances for the two Gay's interest te Monday were pinced | Sta bigher figure than seven per ceat. instances are reporied at six. Commercial The week; on, $50 5. Increase in deposits, $1,112,541; im- crease jn legal tenders, $1,155,249. | —_.—___ | Government Securities. Wasatmeton, March 22, (569.—Jay Uooke & | ‘Co. furnish the following quotauens of Gov- | ernment securities: | U. 8.6%, 1881... 4 efi = 1 a m.—ODonsols Bonds, 83; Lilinois, i; FRax&kPorr, I! a. m—Bonds, 67%. 1, 11 & m.—otton quet and at Sales of 10,00) bales Middiing Uplands, 12, jet and - ‘jour active, prices unchanged. Wheai duli sales of prime Maryiand red at $2 to $2.10. Corn dull, white = to =7; yellow. 80 tosl. Onis dull, 65 to 70. Pork quiet at 832.50 to 5 . clear do. 18, shoulders, 15; hams, 20azi; Lard quiet at 20 cents. Whisky dull at $ia%. Wall Street To-da: New Yore, Mara 2 —Stwock treely at 7 per cent. 5-20" , 10g, cou 18 #2: new, S=\. ‘Virginia sixes, ex-coupon, 56 new, 60. Tennessee sixes, ex-compon, 65% asked; new, 64) asked. ——e_—_. New York Graim Market To-day. New York, March 22.Flour dali; shade tower, Wheat ts dull and declining. Qora quiet and unchanged. ————— Near Caameresrvasc, Pa—Ex- Ovrraci z. CITSMENT AND ATTEMPTED LrxceInc —On uredsy afternoon last Th