Evening Star Newspaper, April 23, 1869, Page 1

Ee Se . THE EVENING sTAR. | PUBLISHED DAILY, Sunday Excepted, | At the Star Building, OFFICIAL. LIST OF LETTERS, ining in the Washington City Post Office, Friday, April 23, 1569. SF Te obtain any of these let the appli- Ant mast cail for “Advertised Letters,” giving tbe date of the ite. G71; not called for within one month they Will be semt to the Dead Letzer Office, —e——_. LAUIES’ LIST. Atkine An Auderson Rh Mrs, Aum Jane, col, Anderson tr M Aun Mrs; Adams 0 V. nus Mrs, Burges. Annie Burlew © Mre: Buszard © S Mrs: Be b Elize Grenaugh Fan .e. Brows Gracey, Barch Sieorze D Mrs: Burritt George H Mrs; Boba nah Heerieita. Bowman Hew e Jennie Mr-: Bun aJ M Mrs Euza Mrs min Elizapeth. Bi Bos weit wn Joey: Bigott a Mrs: Ben Bisson Mary Burdett N E Mrs; | Mrs; Brown Rena | Wm Mrs; Brown | Sbapin or Ellen Mrs; ne ringion Julia 3 Cari Lorain Mrs; Coverstone Lyd Maris Mrs: Creaguell Mary; Mrs, Coleman Kebecca:-‘Gooper Mrs: Chiving- ton Sarah A Mrs, Cunningbam S D Mrs. 2)—Dorsey A; Doherty. Ellen L- Dorsey Ehza, Doty Eunice J Mrs: Daly Fannie, Ing- nens Harnet, Davison Jane, Dunkius Jane Mrs: Dutoris Jean Mrs: Diggs Lizzie Mrs; Dixon Mrs: De St Eyr Madame: Dolceni Rosa; Deccber Sarah Mrs; Donaldson Sarah Mrs. F—Eaton Carrie; Eaton Verdi; Estes Vir- rma L. —Faust Annie K Mrs; Farron Florence: arnsworth H S Mrs. Folansbye L; French Laura: Ficher Mary; Frest Sarah Mrs. G—Gorden Emeline Mrs: Gordon Georgi- ana. Grant Gordon; Green Julia A R Mr: Gourlay Lizzie S Mrs; Grey Mary L A M ‘ol. Green Nancy Mrs: Green Sadie; Gatt Wm A Mrs; Gray Z Mrs. }i—Hanson Annie M: Hardon Aunie Mrs: Hurst Alice R; Hall A Mrs; Haynes Bell; Hali }f@e: Hunter Fannie. Handly George Mrs: Holliday ‘da Harris Jane; Hains Lucinda Mrs; Hall Laura Mrs, Hughes Lizzie J Har- moe Litlian: Hall Maria; Magan Mary; Herns Millie. Higbee Mrs; Hunter Maggie V; Hut- chimson Maria L Mrs; Huter Mille; Hodson ‘Salle. 1 &J—Jones DM Mrs: Jennings Elizabeth © Mrs: Jones Ellen M: ones Julia B; Jack- son Lizzie; Johnson Juhan Laura Mrs: Johnson May; Johnson Mary Jane; Jacobs Sallie M Mrs: James Virgtnis. K—Keywerth B Mrs: Kelley D A: Keyes = Kort Mrs; Lyle M A Mrs; King Wm rs ‘Lock Ann Mrs; Lanney Ellen, Linds! Eg Lyban Louisa Mrs; Lynn Seuellen Miss; Leavy seargaret Miss; Leroy Nellie; Lane Rob't V Mrs: Linder Sarah Mrs. M—Miller B Mrs: More Belle: Middleton Ede an; Moore Harriet; Montgomery Jane; Marsh Lucy O Mrs; Moore fica, Morrill L L Mrs; Murry Lizzie: Ma-. honey Mollie; Marton Mary E Mrs: May M Mrs; Milby ‘Mrs: M: McKeddam's y Mary, Miller Mrs; Morton Mary George Mrs; — Lizzie; McGran Sally, os. Mrs. McGowan Ne irs. Payne Burta; Proctor Catherine, Pearson Emma; Parker Sucy; Pres- tom Margaret Mrs; Patterson P © Mrs; Pinn Saran R—Kichardson Emma: Riggs Lizz n- dotph Mary H Mrs: Richardson Mary Alice. Reed Miriam: Rodgers M A Mrs; Koben-on Nancy; Risley Olive, Rappeteo Kachel Mrs, Kase K W Mrs: beg py enemy beth, 2: Smith E rs; Stewart Elizabeth; Sullivan Eliza Mrs; Snurt James W Mrs; Scott Mary A Mrs: Siil- tou Nellie C: Simmes Mrs: Sommers Mollie G: Strother Mary Birs: Stanporn Maria; Shays Persis Mrs; Stacy S W Mrs; Smith Willizm Mrs. "| —Thomas Charity: Treviss © W Birs; Tal- bot George Mr+; Taylor Mary E: Thomas M © | Mrs; Taylor S A Mrs; Tebbs Sarah Mrs; Town- sena Wm F Mrs. V—Vervaiex Jeanne. . W—Washbburn A C Mrs; Webb Annie. delaice Mrs, White E Mrs: Williams E Mrs; y Wyverne aa ee —Young Millie. ¢—Zabriskie F N Mrs, 2. a Sisemzr awxovs.—Miss © © B; Mary Vir- gonis. Mrs La. —___ GENTLEMEN'S LIST. A—Allard & Bacite: Arnold D W Rev: \eb- ner Ferdinand: Anderson Geo F 2 Atkin yeorge R: Abmay Geo; Amodi J M Rev, Al- lison J M 3; Allen Trafford J; Alcom J L Hon; Aigler Iacov: Anderson Natley 3; Asth Philip” Addison Robert: Adams R: Arnold W A 2; Ayars Wm H H Maj; Amos Y D. ‘—Bot A; Berons A ¥: Bowen Albert M cap. er © M; Bradley Chas; Bailey Charles, Baile D B; Brown § O Dr 4; Barnes E; Bromberg 6 ; Beymer Francis R; Bavard © C; Bi Frank; Bromberg Frank; Behrend & Good! Burritt Geo H: Bell 1 N: Bewyer Geo W (c' Bovel Geo E: Barrett George K; Barnes (col:) Beshirs Hamilton: Bliss H; Burtin Harry A. Burt Hiram A; ohn 2; Baldwir John D. Bailey Jehu; Brown Johnson; Banks J W: Begg Jos H; Brown James; Berg John; Bell J S Boyd LR; Buchbinder L; Barnhart L W Lieut & Bennett & Lewis: Barringer Mart Baciyalapo M:colo; Bradford M T & Co; Benoit Odile Barry Patrick: Burnett Keuben; Boswell * H. Beamer Samuel H; Brauers Wm; Barbs >. Bailey 5 A. Barr ST; Burr Thomas, Belt Upton W Dr, Bader Wm: Brooker Wm: Boul- ce Wm cin Will 5S; Bennett Wm W; Berry W W Col: Blenck Wm; Baich WS? Burcn WS: Henn W H: Bose W E; Boyd Wm L Chatiains A L Gen Co& Axiel Myers lin Burtren E; Couley Benjamine Hon: {hapman Cecer. Corieilio © S; Campbell (bas H. Corbin DT; Cusburt Daniel, Cooper David J; Clearer D W: Cooper Edward; Cat- tem Francis, Chester (ireeville Rev, } Clen- eorge K Ceci! me rr George H Capain: Cole HV | bard FW: Keller & Carberry Josepb; Coston J Connelly John: Conner Jonn: Co & Jennings: Coivington J M Rev; Crawford James Wm, Conklin J B: Curnan Joan; Cousins Jobn; s Caffrey N Gouger P i. Cornell Rt, Oorke Hoberte mger PH. 2: a s Carpenter RW; Co! Samuel M; Coch- ran Samuel H; Cole S; Chase W S Lieut; Cops ¥n. = D-1 Allan: C; Dana E T: Daniels Edw Col; Davis J Gail; Dorsey Jos; Inckeon Jobp; Diamond Johnnie; Dawson J F; Dunning J B, Donnelly John; Dale Jno R: Dress Leroy: Dykeman N L Capt; Daily Peter F, Dawson R; Delany Thos, Dek v; Daingerfeld Wm A: Davis ft Darrow W Hi: Denny Peter W. Dave WE Li; Dodge WH: Daners Wm. as ii — vans Arad: Everts B D & ‘Edwards Ben} Capr: ‘Chas: Eaton Chas E; Emory © B. Everson Geo: Euts Geo; Ely Geo m: elkins HK, 2; Eagan Jas ety Ethott SG; ree Tiagter BW " lon Tr ‘a Cap: Farsoa Frank; Fisher Geo W; ‘French G E: Geo H: Four. «ght Geo; Floyd Gilbert, Farrel! Henry J; F: 2zemoms Hugh; Fisher Jobn B Dr; Fowler Jobs: Firve Lye M; Frisby _ French M: Fitch Porter: Forey Thos €. Fleccher Wm; Fhavell Wm; Frizzell W J: ley & Young. bs Guthrie Alfred: Gul arabaldi (3 —Gregg Albert F; “bas Col; Guderson c it Chas Prof, Govenbieny Charies; Gorhen C B; Ganan D: Grer E; ¥:; Gordon John M: Garland J G. Graver Joba L:_Guntner John H; Gaent Israel, Guan J 4% Gould Jervis; Getzal M: lord N M: Gort irant S © Dr; Gill F A: . 2, Grabam & Woolworth. 4A J, Hale A J: Hoase Ben; F; p': Hane Chas: Holt CW: Heutl. col: Hopkins Emos Major; J Hare Fred D; Hamilton Frank: Hobbe G =, XXXII. | P & Uo; Harns J W; Henderson John & Wm: Henton James; Howard (Quincy; Hay Joun B; Heald I G; Hopking Leprelett 8, 2; G LW B: Hanley Martin Hawes Patrick U: rison T L; Hackley Walter B: Ww H- Hawley Wm. col; Hurley Warner; Hallock Wm H; Horner Wm Dr: Harvey Wm; Halpin W; Hopkins Wm W; Hayes W A; Humes W T © Gen. —Idlings © W Capt; Iverson J; Ishman reh laos Allen; Johuson Barnett, col; Johnson Ben Capt; Johnson Unas; Johnson Chas: Jinks Geo S; Jackson Geo W; Johnson JV L: Jackson John W: Johnson Isaac: Jndd J G; Jenks Jos H: Jruim Jobn; Jackson Lew- wson M; Johnson Nat; Johnstone Phil- n RM: Jones Reuben: Jones K J m Richard: Judd R J; Joyce R J; Jefferson Wm; James WG. IK— Kimbrough Cory J; Knox Day id: Kal- Pisher: King J. K: Kentig MH N: King Patrick, Kane Thomas; kelly Vincent; Kilmer W D: Keifer W F; Kutcher- Ville Willis A. wis ©, 2; Lennan Chas: Laisson E: Edw, Lemmon Geo FP: Lacwise Hen- Learne: ry Monsieur; Lyon J E: Leara Jas Capt; Lew- ‘son Jacob, Lee John Jobb x F: Lock John; Learock Leet Keller J; Lanuan M J: I Louergran Patric! Muzzy Amos W; Mareley Albery; Muse t: Morning & Chamberlain: Muls Ook Man- son & Carpenter; Marsh DO Dr, 2 Moore Da- vid; Morse E A; Manahan Ed:'Bletzger E S; Matthews Frank, col; Mansen Gen; Mark H Cok: ‘Miller John: Mipshall D Marksteller John; Morton Isaac; Myers T,2: Marvey Jas; Mce- han Jas: May'J H Capt; Muse J H Rev; Moore Jobu W: Marr JL: Moore J W; Morton Mr; Moreno Manuel: Mitchell Mr; Moncure P 1D; Mills RH Dr; Mackaley Robt; Mitchell Kk & WM, Marble S S; Morns, Smith Muniove L A; Morrison Mullen W J: Maran ews W V; Neiville W Trey William W; Mead William M: May Me McCoy Onartes: McCormick & Joyce ; MelIntosb; McDermott J W; McUolz James F; McGowan John Capt; McUormick Richard J; MeWhartis R L Hon; McLane S Gol; McUon- nelle S P; McGowan SF Dr; MeChesney Thos; McDonate W J. N—Neal John ©: Newton Jonn; Newlands ne Nelson Robert: Newman Randolph; Nea! (—O'Shea Barney: Okey C W; O'Donovan D‘Oxeson G A; O'Harro 3 Es Onsley Robert; Overton R pP—Pratt C H; Phillips Chas, 2; Percival Jr DC&Co; Phillips Frank; Piston H C; Par- Jonn W; as lL. B ker H E. 2; Piper Horace: Pearce Pheips J M'Hon: Porter Lewis; ead wane wwe by LT or S Edward; ‘ E; Perrie Thomas H; ingt ruigiey W HH. Rees A T: Reynolds Elmar; Rogers Geo George M General, 2; Roughshaw Gen; Roten Geo, col; Ray H H; Royce RT; Reavis Isham Hon: Robertson, Jno L, 3; Rob- inson John; Robbins J; Renfrow John H Hon; Rolhngs Jas: Ryan J; Rider J FE; Rank J W: Reel James L; Reed J B Dr,3; Rouse J T; Reid Mr; Kothmopd Phillip; Ream Robert L; ——— SS; Reed Silas Hon; Robertson ‘homas. $S—Smith Ames G; Slaughter Albert: Smith AG, Scheurer A U Sert: Sprague A W Hon; Smith AMC jr; Simmons Alfred H; Stock- man A H: Stimers A C; Snyder Benjamin: Shanklin B F Hon: Sykes Byron; Stratton B W; Shaw Clarence; ‘Schlege! Cbarles; Schuman D k: Smith E U; Stones E G & Co; Smark EL: S:rause F; Seaver Geo W: Stebbins G B; Stickmer Francis; Schmiehl Gustave; Stewar: Geo T; Safford George W; Smith Geo B & Co: Smith G; Smith Granville; Smith Hepr\; Steward Harry; Smallwood H; Sandtord Henry Harrison; imener Henry; Shanklin H; Seely Isaac; Steuart Jame- H; Stewart J: Sutherland John F; Sheehy Jas; Sargeant John L; Showaker Joseph W: Steve: H; Simmon H; J, 2; edge J J A: Stines JH; Smith John 0 Stone John; Strong J L: Snyder J; Searles James H; Sager MS; Shaw Mr; Sperry N D; Sharp Robert N; Spencer S S.'s mer ay ‘Phos; Simpson T J: Stringer TRomas ‘Smith Thomas; Sorrell Bede A msn Wm D Hon: Schofield W J; Smith Wm, 7; Seip W H. 7 Rang! A W; Tyler Bob; Turner Chas J; Tay Tyrell Dr; Tompkins D D: Thomas George ©; E; Tompkms H Hajor- Taylor H 8; Trask Henry Trefethen John B; Therington James Hon; Treanor John L Col 2; Thomas James: Tanner James; Thornton J H; Town J P; Talbot R E; Taylor Robert; Tement Richard; Thomas & Swart, Tonhay St ; Thomas Samuel, ‘Townsend Samuel: Turner Weston B: Tinney WA. : Wilson: Townsend Washing- ton; Thorpe Wm Col. }—Umpnreys Owen. ’—Viebman : Voorhees Henry M Hon; Van Ambarg Jas Capt: Vierbuchen P- Vultee Kobert J; Vickers R H & Uo; Vogel- wayd W. W—Wilson Col; Williams © D; Wood- man; aggre Chas H; Williams Chas, Wilbry Dr Walter David H; Wells DC; Whiteley Daniel: Wash! Eugene, 2; Williamson E ver E U; Wannall Geo W Wetinght Geo; Ward Giles F: Wuise Geo; Whittaker ee w mall George F: Williams Geo, ood George W; JF Capt; Washington Jno Geo: Wile: son Jos P; Woodruff Jose; Capt; Worth Jacob Hon; H: Wellmeton H W: 3 ‘Willcopen Oliver S; Whitman P S Rev; Washington Peter G; Wilson Sidney; Wiison S; Winslow Strother: Waters Tom; Wilson Wm H; Wiley W H; Westwood W P. Weed Waiter. —Young & Bro A; Yorke P Jones Uol. erican Arm and Leg H. & Co; Uccupants of prem- ‘383 Oth street; (40 sth street: ; 550 7th ~treet; 401 7th stree! street; Proprietor Smith's Restaurant, Washin; : Cretan. at C. M. ALEXANDER, P. M. —_-re- HORRIBLE DEATH—A Drunkard’s Storaach on ‘ire — About midnight on Sanday last, the peo- ple of the village of Kainbow, near New Ha- ven, Ct, were awakened by tne cry of fire, which proved to be caused by the burning of a two-story frame house, owned by John Dar- wia, and uccupied by him ‘as a liquor saloon, which was completely destroyed. Those neighbors first on the spot, found Darwin ly- img en the ground so badly burned as to be nearly insensible. He @ neighboring house, agony before merning. It ap; the unfortunate man, as soon ss bad dis- covered the fire, ran out of the house, but sub- time, and entering the barring building, the flames struck bim in the face,and immediately, owing to the amount of liquor he had drank, set fire to the inside of his throat and stomach, burning up bis tongue, so that when he was found, that organ was & mere crisp. The children were saved by the neighbors, one of them badly scorched. The eldest boy says a general carousal on = Sone loon, and while some one drawing liquer, be feather bed near the |. Everything in the are thus bouse was burned, and the children Jef t orphans and unprovided for. A iiquid glue, far superior to may be made by dissolving glue i q@antity of strong hot vinegar, ad of alcohol and a little ala Th ‘ill keep may gS time wher placed in closed bot- ‘will glue together horn. wood, and “erwillies i wwi Hurlburt, of Cornwall, Ver- ', died last week of starvation, having eat- nothing save forced imto stomach for nearly he should become & town pauper, aithongh worth about $5,100 and a bachelor seventy years old. ‘ 7A few days ago two women living in Mansfield, ‘Webster county, Ill, were observed, in tull Bloomer costame, returning from a oe, excursion, each sporting & sesbie- shot.cun, carrying numerous snipe, woodcock and tomtits, the frait of one day's campaign. S7A lady in Rochester has received pawn tickets for a set of diamond ear rings which bad been stolen from her recently while jour- neying trom Albany to New York. The tickets call for $300. The diamonds cost $1,(KW. oA New York ist has outdone his conf cere: BY ying “Un Mari S awed. ore. A Re itty refers we tae tajedicine® rel nd to Bis unprepared wife, th INE & questionable te’e-astele, the ropriety of the erfurmance is exquisitely amorous. bening Star, WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY. APRIL 23, 1869. NS. 5,030. EVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip. InTERWAL REvewoun.—The receipts to-day from this source were $4=5,54. Joun Jar, the new Minister to Austria, re- ceived his instructions from the State epart- ment yesterday. He will sail on the 9th of May. THE PRESIDENT withdrew yesterday the nomination of A. J. Smith tor postmaster at Syracuse, New York. MR. JAMES M. Davis, recently privaie sec- Tetary of Secretary McCulloch. received noti- fication to-day from Secretary Boutwell that his resignation would be accepted. TRE SECRETARY OF THE NAVT has ordered commander Robert W. Shafeldt to hold him. Self in readiness for the command of the Miex- tonomob; also, Surgeon I). Kinsleberger to the Marine Rendezvous at Washington, D.C. If ts SarD that the Examining Corps of the Patent Office will be overhauled and a large Bumber of principal examiners dismissed in order that their places may he supplied by persons who have been in sympatay with the Republican party. WE ARE INFORMED that the opposition tothe confirmation of the nomination of General A H Markland as Third Assistant Postinaster, ‘Was ouiside and not inside the Senate, and tha; if the nomination had been reached previous to adjournment last night it would have been confirmed. W. W. Duncan, Esy., one of the best-known of the numerous independent candidates for Congress from the seventh district of Virginia, has declined to run. and recommends his friends to vote for Lewis McKenzie, Esq., President of the Loudon and Hampshire rail- Toad. Mr. F. A. MARDER, of the Treasurer's Office, Treasury Department, has been transferred from the Loan Division to the Division of Ac- counts as Chief thereof, in place of Mr. O’Shaunnessy, resigned, and Mr. James Giltil_ lan has been appointed as Chief of the Divi- sion of Loans. THE FOLLOWING SENATORS bave already left for their homes:—Messrs. Bayard, Browa- low, Conkling, Edmunds, Ferry, Grimes, Hamilton, Hamhn, Howe, McUreery, Morrill, Norton, Pratt, Scott. Vickers, and Willey. Other Senators leave this evening and to-mor- Tow, and before the middle of next week nearly all will have left the city. REAR ADMIRAL JosErH LANMAN has been directed by the Secretary of the Navy to regard Dimself 4s detached from the command of the navy yard at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on the Ist of May, and on the 15tm of June to pro- ceed to Norfolk, Va.,and when the Lancaster 1s ready for sea to hoist his flag as commander of the South Atlantic Squadron. CuaRLEs E. Mtx, Esq, Ohief Clerk of the Indian Bureau for many years past, has been removed by Secretary Cox, and Mr. Wm.B Waugh, of Md., a fourth class clerk in the bureau, temporarily assigned to duty as chiet clerk. Mr. Mix bas been connectea with the office forthe past thirty-three years, and bas frequently acted as Commissioners. In the executi ssion of the Senate last night Mr. Morton was overcome with weak- ness and compelled to leave the Senate cham- ber. He was able to walk to the door, and re- vived immediately upon reaching the fresh air. His temporary illness is attributed to the lonz sessions and the heated air of the Senate chamber. He is in hit I health to-day. Tak SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY will re. ceive stated proposals for the purchase of gold until noon of Thursday next in sums of rot less than 85,00. Payment may be made either im United States notes or three per cent. cer- tificates. The successful bidder will be re- quired to deposit 5 per cent. of the amount of the purchase on the day of sale, Like pro- Posale will be received every Thursday until otherwise ordered. SENATOR SPRAGUB's LErTERs.—The Globe of this morning contains twelve columns of letters received by Senator Sprague commend- img his recent speeches, permission having been granted him yesterday by the Senate to print them. The list comprises letters from Henry Brooks Adams, son of Oharles Francis Adams: U.S. Halsted, of New Jersey, com- monly known as Pet” Halsted; Wm. Barney, of New York: Nahum Capen, of Boston; Geo. M. Weston, of Bangor, Me., and over one hun- dred others. THE PuILaDELraia 1. ©. O. F. Cerenra- Tion.—Iu accordance with the President’s order, the heads of the various departments have granted tothe members of the Order of Odd Fellows leave of absence to attend the cel- ebration in Philadelphia on Monday next. ‘Phe employees at the Government Printing Ufice have two days leave, and Mr. Clark, architect of the Capitol, has granted leave to his men It is presumed that instructions under the President's order will be given to grant leave of absence to the members of the order em- ployed at the Navy Yard and Arsenal here. THE GREAT “DEav-BEat.”—It is said by an exchange that George Altred Townsend still has lively hopes of a foreizn Consulate. We trust not, Forso long as George remains in this country, there ts the remote probability that bis fruitfal mind will some day recur to that hurdred uollars he borrowed of us when “ont of fands,” and bound for Utica, to write up Horatio Seymour's cabbage patch for the Cincinnat: Commercial. Roaming in other lands George would b# quite certain to forget permanently that little obligation. If Presi- dent Grant cares anything for our “pheelings,” we desire to irform him that the designation of George to a Consulate would rob us of one bundred dollars’ worth of distant and not very well defined hope. —Alvany Journal. JonN BuLL FINaLLy.—On the arriyal of Mr. Motley in England, the following scene may be supposed to occur: John Bul}, in a cordial giow, from the use of Cordials, advances and shakes Mr. Motley by the hand until his hand shakes, “Pray. @ccept this copy of Sitakespesre,"' says John; “we have, you know, a common language.” “Excuse me,” Mr. Motley re plies; ««we may have to shake a spear in quite a different way. As to & common language, your language Jately Bas been very uncommon; quite unin. telligible, indeed, to American minds.” “Do let me present you with this copy of Milton,” urges Jobn; «we both valve the Para. dise Lost.” “The Paradiee Lost,” answers Mr. Motley; ig not the Lost Cause, butexactly the reverse. When the latter is regained, its adherents will find +t in &@ very tropical region, indeed.” “Now, come,” pleads John, soothingly; “I am sure you will join mein a dinuer over tur. tle and white bait.” “I am not to be baited m that way,” Motley rejoi: when you acknowledge the Wrong and pay the damages of your war apon our commerce, then the voice of the turtle will be heard in the Iand.” Exit Jobn Bull, with ove hand on his fore. bead and the other on bis pocket-book, hav: just bad a glimmering perception that the “que langvage, one creed, one mission” diplomacy ‘wis no longer pay, but that -pounda, shillings and pence” will. MussRs. SPRAGUE AND ABBOTT.—The ad- jourement of the Senate last night lett things 1M &M interesting but not satisfactory condi- tom. Senator Sprague likened Senator Abbott to ® puppy, and the latter arose to inquire it Senator Sprague meant tt, but unfortunately ‘the Senator from Rhode Island was not in his ‘seat, and so the question remained unanswer- ed. The Senator from North Carolina, how- cover, declared that he would get satisfac. “ion.” This stimulated curiosity toknow how be would get it—whether by the duello, fisti- cuff, or “sassing back.” Would Spragne rec- ognize the “code” if imvited ? He is said to be & good shot, but as@ Northern may might rove that style of settling his difficulties. too, is 8 morsheru man, &@ native of New Hampshire, and probably might have the northern ideas in regard to “murder made easy” by the code. But yet when the blood is up people do not always act upon their mora! convictions, So there were rumors afloat this morning that the belligerents had cone out of town tor a hostile interview. Rumor even fixed thetume, at 4 p. m., that S@ator Sprague swal- lowed his hasty cup ot coffee for one, (without ¢ream,) and stepped into his carriage with his Pistol case, at the corner of 6th and E streets. But che morning Wore on without giving fur- ther strength to the report, and later in the day it was ascertained by watchtal guerdians of the law, anxious to avert bloodshed, that Mr. Sprague was engaged, in bis usual noucha- lant Sir Charles Coldstream manner, in read- ing the numerous commendatory letters brought him by every mail. And so far from baving sanguinary ideas in his head he was all Bpon hospitality intent, preparing to Rssist at 8 dinner party this evening. Tae E1¢nt-HOvRr Q vrstion.—The Attorney General, under date of April 21, 1569, in reply to @ letter from the Secretary of the Nayy, gives the following opinion Hon A. E. Borir. Secretary of the Navy —Sir: 1 have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of April 3, 1969, in which you ask my opinion upon the true meaning and eifect of the act of Congress, approved Jane 25, I=6s, which fixes the number of hours constituting & day’s work of workmen and mechanics in the employment of the United ‘States, taken in connection with the act of July 16, 1862, which provided, «That section eight of the act further to promote the efficiency of the navy, approved December 2j, 1861," beamended so as to Tead as follows: «That the hours of labor and the rate of wages of the employees in the navy-yards shall con as nearly as is consistent with the public interest with those of private establishments in the immediate vicimty of the respective yards, to be deter- mined by the commandants of the navy-vards, subject to the approval and revision of the Secretary of the In reply, 1 have to say that the whole sub- ject was fully cot in an opinion by my Predecessor in office, Mr. Evarts, to the Pres- ident, on the 25th of November, 1505, to which 1 leave to refer y: and from the conclu- sions of which I see no reason to differ. 1865, to be ined the act of July it, 1862. The provision that eight hours shall constitute a day’s labor has no tendency whatever to show whether the day's labor thus established shall be paid at a lower or higher rate than the day of ten hours’ labor, er at thesamerate. The rate of com- pensation is still left by law to be determined under the rule prescribed by the statate of July 16, 1562, so as to “conform as nearly as is consistent with the public interest, with these rivate establishments in the immediate vi- cinity of the respective vards, to be determined by the commap.dants of the navy yards. subject to the approval and revision oi the Secretary of the Navy.” If We private establishments in the neigh- borhood employed their hands for five hours a day, only, there would obvionsly be no just: in reducing the wages of those employ navy yards for eight hours to the amount paid by the day in private establishments; and the law intended no euch ‘esult On the other hand, I find nothing in the statute which re- quires you to pay the same price for eight hours’ iabor which private es‘ablishments pay for ten or twelve. unless the amount of service rendered or the quality of the work make the fewer hours in the navy yards equivalent in value to the longer time bired in private estan- lishments, or for some other reason make ii consistent with the public interest, Very respectfully. your obedient servant, E. RK. Hoar. Attorney General. In contormity with the above opinion, the Secretary of the Navy issues the following cir- cular letter to commandant: of nayy yards aud stations Navy DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, April 22, 1869.—Sim :—The act of Congress approved une 25tb, 1865, Constitutes eight hours 4% day’s work for all laborers, wor! ics employed on behalt of While thus establishing the leng Congress omitted to rej July 16, 162, requiring the wages of employees in the navy yards to conform as uearly as is consistent with the public interest with those of private establishments in the immediate vi- cimity of the yard. Until these laws are re- pealed the Department must abide by them. The Department has no authority to extend the hours of labor by making more than eight bours a day’s work; but it bas the right to em- loy mechanics, workmen. and laborers extra Pours, and to pay them pro rata for such extra labor. ‘Where, theretore, ngcessity exists for extra labor, you are at liberty to exercise your dis- cretion in the matter, so as to assist the work- ing classes, and at the same tme do justice to the Government. Very respectfully, ce am the A. E. Borrs, retary of the Navy. ConPIRMATIONS AND REIRCTIONS.—The Sen- ate in executive session yesterday afternoon confirmed the nominations of Stephen A. Hurl. but, of Iilincis, Mimster Resident at Bogota; Silas A. Hudson, of lowa, Muster Resident at Gautemala; William Thompson, of the Dis- trict of Columbia, Consul at Southampton, The Senate reassembled at 7:30 last aight and Proceeded at once to the consideration of exec- utive ousiness. The first business was the wAderation of the (Juaker nominations for indian Agents. After a short discussion, Friend Zachariah McNault, named as Agent tor Sacs and Foxes, and Isaac G. Tyson, for the Winnebdagoes, were rejected. All the other Friends were confirmea. Mr. Santord’s nomi. nation as Minister to Spain was tabled by a vote of 30 to 20, This leaves Mr. Hale in Spain, and Mr. Sanford will probably be retained at Brusvels to the exctusion of J. Russel Jones. ‘The Senate also rejected the nomination of P. Jones, of illinois, tobe Mimster to Belgium, and E. W. Roberts. to be Register of the Office at Maysville, California. There w: sharp discussion over the nomination of W. H. Wadsworth, of Kentucky, as Comm. sion to adjudicate our claims with Mexico, an it was alleged that he had expressed sympathy with the rebellion during his service in the Houee of Representatives, but this was satis. ey ed disproved, and the nomination was confirmed, Among thé confirmations, of which there ‘Were & great number. was that of Simon Wolf, & well known citizen of Washington, for Register of Deeds of this District. Mr. Pile, nominated for Minister to Brazil, was rejected by a vote of 21 1025. Mr. Carlile, of West Virginia, nominated for. to Stockholm, was confirmed without a division, but subse. quently, the vote where! confirmed was reconsi . Considerabie deba e ensued. but no further action was taken. An effort was also made to reconsider the vote whereby Mr. Pile’s nomination was rejec.ed, bot bacnpeoon yer pr om ‘These two nominations oc- ied most of time, and there were only two confirmations after midi of Enoeh Hoag, as Superintendent of Indian Affsirs for the Qentral superintendency, and that of M. L, Filkins, as Postmhaster at Albany, New Yors. At 1 2¢a. m., the Senate adjourned sine die. WILLIAM A. HowARD, the new Minster to China wil! receive his instructions ina few da; In view of the present tween the two conn od interests of the United States under the treaty om bassy last sum. mer. ir. THE RECRIPTS OF CUSTOMS &t the Treasury Department, for the week ending April i7th, i€60. were— From Boston.$335.935.36; New York; Philadelphia, $154,007.92, Baiti- $10,301.60; Sap Francisco, $134,124.54. > Sy 15265120. Pres iDENT GRANT was visited ‘o-day by & large number of Senators and cthers, among ‘whom were the son of Brigham Young and bis wife, one ot Brigham Young's wives, and Miss Little, all of Utah. Besides these, legauon of the German Veteran Union called to pay their respects, and present him with a card of invitation to a flag festival on the 17th of May. A delegation of Indians also called, and were admitted to an interview. NOMINATIONS WHICH Have Exrimep.—The following is the list of nominations ser ‘Senate by the President which were not acted Upon by the Senate and therefore expired with the close of the session: Jcho H. Hutchinson, to be Minister Resident at the Hawaiian Islands. A.H. Markland, to be Third Assistant Post- masier General. James L. Foley, to be Secretery of Legation at Madnd. Hieby V. Bell. to be Consul a: (ode ric Peres Randolph Keim, to be Usnsul a: rang. Geo, W_Swift, to be Consul at Windsor. Frank M. Pixiey, to be U. S. Attorney for California. John A. Prall, to be Assessor of Internal Revenue, 1th Kentucky. Jos. P Morse. to be Pension Agent, at Porte mouth, N.C Anton Neustadt, to be Assessor of Internal 2th Lilimois. ‘©. Willis, to be Collector of Inter- na! Revenue 13th Lilinois. Wm. A. Davies. to be Receiver of Public Moneys at Stockton. Us). Addicon Low, to be Supervising laspector of Steambosts, 2d district. aglosePh V. Schofield, to be Consul at Haxo- i. George A. Houghton, to be Supervising In. Spector ef Steamboats, 6th district. Thomas McEtrath, to be Appraiser of Mer- chandise, New York. Posimesters—James Kelly, New York city; Robert 4. Smith, Hornesdale, Pa.; Jackson M- Kose, Al m, Va.; Charles P. Wheeler, Eu- fala. Ale.; Mrs. Adeline Livingston, Green- ya Ale; — Hall, regs Wis. John jazlerig, Greensburg, Ind.; Joseph Ferrier, Jeffersonville, Ind.; G M. Howlett, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Jonn Lingofeldt, Hollidays- burg, Pa: Frederick Ball, La Grange. Ga.; U. Z. Olin, Wankeshaw, Wis.; A. W. Caldwell, Rome, Ga.; James McKean, Mercer, Pa.; W. N. Morrison, Uedar is, Iowa. {For “The Evening Star.” CaRD No. &.—Editor Evening Star—Sir:-— Various complaints are already being made to me that my little pronuncamiento of yesterday, Jeft the important matter im question, in yet deeper mystery, inasmuch, as, in telling who “the husband of Grace Greenwood” was not # failed to tell whohe was. It seemed to Kin junze bim in 8 broad sea of Lippincotts, leave Bim there. Indeed, as no ive name was given, some unfortunate strangers to our fortunes are, I find, inclined to imitate the scornful scepticism of Mrs. Betsy Prig, who de- ared of the oft-quoted Mrs. Harrie, “I don’t no sech & person.” believe thi Tor vexed matier at rest, he Mr. Lippin- cot’s first mame is one of bighly classical, Poeticand Hero-icassociations. In proof there- of, behold: — “Leander, who was nightly wont To cross thy stream, broad Hellespont.” Byron “So bold Leander would adventure it.”” Shakspeare. “Ye winds grow hoarse with asiting for Leander” Hood. “Tis young Leander, toiling to his death.” Keats. « Leander swam the Hellespont And I will swim this here.” Holmes. ‘Those of your readers who are fond of puzzies, may with a little study, make out the name in question, from the above extracts, by holdiag the paper in astrong light, inclined at a shgat angle. ‘Then there is an inital letter, “which it is” K. 1 make this final explanation that all persons whom it may concern, may know on whose Account they may trust the subscriber—if so inched. Grace GERENwood. Washington, April 29d, 169. THE Dygk CovURT-MARTIAL examined ex-Secretary Stanton at his residence yesterday. That gentleman is still sick. He Said he selected General Dyer as chief of the bureau of ordmance because of his eminen fitness tor the office. He also spoke favorably of the character of Capt. Balch, and remarked that the appointment of Dyer was determined 2on by himself, uninflueiced by any of the varties charged in the report of the congress. ional committee with haying effec! the chance by secret influence. ——_ -©-e-- —____ Dry Goods. Very small sales have been effected in un- bleached shirtings and sheetings, and prices have given way to the extent of half a centa yard im most descriptions of goods. Un- bleached sheetuings from Georgia Mills are now regularly supplied to our market. and have be- come competitors with the fabrics from New England. Of course, when the Sorth sends sheetings here. imstead of sending here for them, it can hardly fail to tell on prices. The transactions in bleached shirtings and sheet. ings bi been on & very moderate scale, and prices have been pretty evenly maintained for the mere popular marks: but for other styles and fancy marks the demand is light and prices are weak. The decline in the previous ‘week's quotations is equal to about haif acent a yard, with the usual discount. The trans- acuons in prints have been on a larger scale than in other classes of domestic fabrics: and prices have, consequently, been more firmly maintamed. New styles’ always command fall prices and better attention; but when they are particularly attractive, from their nov: and beauty, as happens to be ihe case this y rang, they are. very naturally, more sought after. f ‘ge. Sprague’s tancies and Pacific company’s sell for 12}, less 1 per cent. Ginghams are im fair demand for the better qualities, and prices are firm: but, for the inferior grades there ts but little call, and prices are weak. Denims and cottonades are in somewhat better demand, particularly tor prea? 3 weights: bat im other qualities there is lese doing and prices are notso firm. In other descriptions of cotton fabrics there is no change Worthy of noie since our last week's report: except, perhaps, in printed lawns, which may be =aid to be in increased favor among buyers as the season advances. Prices are well main- tained for these amd for percales. Muslin de- laines are in good supply, and large amoun* of old stock {s on Rand, which can only be sold ata reduction of prices. The new styles are pe lg but they do not induce large pur- e es. colens of all descriptions are general! beavy, and the demand is less active than wae me case the previous week. Cloths are very little called for, except for heayy qualities, which are being taken up now in moderate pegnee by the clothing-honses for theirearly ‘all trade. In cassimeres there is very little doing. except fdr « few choice styles for city oye Mm Lod and low can only be sold at very low figures, which are anything bat Pap mn pA ‘manufacturer.’ Sate nets are dull for descriptions, and prices are weak, Ken’ &re not in much present season no improvement can be antici- pated. In most of house there is a fair demand, Foe omeryetnge ge livell a pendent 22nd. PROPERTY SALus IN ALEXANDRIA Country ivate residences, with two acres Shached to each, sii at “Olosevilie.” in oy Capt. Wm. Conrad - 2 WwW. T. ton. ‘These make six” ‘and garden farms that have been sold to clerks at this ell tor the improvement in progiess in Rie: andra county. dlesandria Gesetie, 1 87°A velocipede plow has appeared in Texas’ 37Some one wants the Boston Coliseum re- tained for &@ world’s fair in 1879. 7 Eighty-four black men are in col! a Alleghany City, Pa. — S7°A young lady is a as acierk in a nstiopal bank in Dan . Indiana. a7 The “Woman question’ bat shall 2 get fora spring bonnet !— Lowell Courier, uo-The highest salary paid toa teacher in the Poilsdeipme schools is $1,650. e7Jeff Davis and ex-Secretary Jacob Thompson are expected back in Mississippi this epring. S7“Men are April when they woo, Decem- ber when they wed.” TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. This Afterneon’s Dispatches. —.—_—_ HALF A MILLI OF STOLEN Nps RECOTE, Cie PHILADELTRIA, April 22.—Det ots: recovered hal fi millon of the regis rene stolen from the Savings Fund. None of the Coupons, greenbacks or demands have beeu recovered. [Second Dispatch.) Purvapatrata, April 22. —The stolen regis- tered _ 01 recovered Te received by the officers of the Beneficial Savings Fund by express. It is supposed they were returned | bec ey Were Useless to the thieves. The latter still remain undetected. FIRE IN NEW YORK New York, April 23.—The Olympic Theatre, No. 2 Broadway, late Laura Keen's Th: ison fire. The destruction of the interior is Probable. [SRCOND DISPATCH.} New York, April v3—The graphed down tow: ‘was on fire proves to fire occnrred the located m the Szed to the extent of prevailed while it ‘Wes on fire. FROM CHIC Suici¢e—Comspiracy Aga’ Pri @. Gren: excrement Was believed the theatre Cathelic CHICAGO, April 3.—M. C. Kilgore, a reside of Washington, lodiana, this morn: agape from a fourth story window of the Mudbasoit Honse and died half an Lour aiterwards. Kev. James Marshall, the Catholic priest who was arrested a short time since ona charged yesterday. ‘The charge feumar ay. mst Bu looking hixe conspiracy. —— ITUTION FOR SPAIN. THE NEW Cos that the Government will abolteh the duties or cotton and coal. ————— ee ALUMNI MEETING. New York, il 3.—The Alumni of Union = will hold @ meeting in this city on Porter, Hon. C. A. Ips, Alexanaer, ana other distinguished graduates. ee THE NATIONAL PEACE JUBILEE. Boston, April 23.—The hotels are aiready receiving Numerous applications trom all parts of the country for accommodations in June, in anticipation of the visit of the National Jubilee. are made by the Exec Committee to secure the attendance of famous band trom Vienna. —____ POLITICS IN WASHINGTON TERRI- TORY. San Franctsco, April 22.—The Republican Convention of Washi Territory met at ‘Van Couver’s yesterday and adopted the piat- jorm of the last Chicago convention. L. = field was unanimously nominated fo: Delegate to Congress. — . FROM BRITISH faa AND ALAS. Sam Francisco, April 22.—Governor Sey- @our, of British Columbia, bas appointed six commissioners to revise the customs tariff of the Coleny. Later advices from Kodeak Island unusual quantities of ice and snow. ——————— THE SEMINOLE OFF FOR CUBA. Ber oa Sigg, oo 23.—The gunboat Seminole ent ini com mission werda| Charlestown Navy Yard, abd took a "Bound Gaoct’* Preparatory to her departure for a — oe OF GENERAL McALISTER. ¥rALO, April 23.—Brigadier Gen’ D. McAlister, af the Engineer Cape U — died suddenly this morning. ———-re-__ SPECIAL SESSION OF THE SENATE. Exciting Time Last Nigh! and bbett Contreve: mand Remarks—M: —™M —The Sprazue ™M Abbott at one ume brought covered, on lookii hiened at and’ howling away, companion. The mongrel whining pi mastiff and em! trom the shadow of his backer, ran Tapidiy away, alarmed at his temerity, whilst the over. grown cur followed after with ears lopped and tail between his legs, to a place of salety beside bis menaced companion.’* Mr. Abbott When I arose in executive ses- sion to ask that the doors be some time ago, 1 said that I did not intend to utter any- thing unbecoming this floor. What I did in- —_ todo was to ask the Senator from Khode Bi tion as full as the implication of the langu: and if be refused that retraction, my intention Was to ask for satisfaction out of this chamber. 1 now, sir, give notice, inasmuch as that Sen- ator bas skvlked out of the chamber, that 1 intend to have satistacuon outside of the cham- r. Ar. Sumner.—Mr. President J rise to 2 point of order. Mr. Abbott.—I desire to ag ‘The President pro ‘em.—The Senator from Massachusetts rises to a The FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The New York money market works more | Closely, the demand being sharp at seven per cent, Reports are current to the effect that an pat strin¢ency is te be attemptea for the norpose of maxing & ture in the stock market. | The goi@ market since our inst edition Bas | Deen Senet ouney. Govermmen! bonds s'eady, bet lower, Fy a Five Jan. s is Five Jan. & July, 6.18% HS Five Jan. & July, 1K 1S. Ten 165% 108 (By Lowpor, April 23. Bond: .— Bonds, ~7 assy The Broker's Circa ‘Sries for the week at 5 ) Dales, of Whick were for export and ~,0U0 for speculasu Total stock afioat, consigned bere, 451,000 bales, of which 153.000 are American. issued to-day. | Bavrtwore, April 23.—Virginia sixes, old, inscribed, 50% bid, 5!) asked; do., In6i, 54 Bid, 55 asked; do 1567, Sv» bid. North Oarolina | sixes, mew, 52 bi Baltimere Marxets, To-day. BacTimone, 1 23.—Vottom steady, nom- changed. Tr dull and a ‘\gher cbowce Sire ieee a um Pork quiet at $30. clear do.. I>: 2ati. Lard firm at 19, —e—. ra Wall Street Te-cay. New Yore, April 23.— Stocks Money is active at 7 rit 10>, 5. Gold, one, 21.4; 10-40"s. compon, &; North Carolinas, 3 . Dew, tl - S. bo a ten x FEMA eX-coupods, S~ Rew York Grain Market To-day. New Yous, t Tigi f é 7 I Ff H § f lism is the Humpty of the charch. “7 The Airican M. E. Conference session at Norfolk, Va. The cmon w. pe Accor Hara Aare be cope of the veloci- pede mania isa 10 eats aud drinigs while riding the “bounding bicycle.” and bit surely at 20 yards. > 7 The agent of the Lyman Mi Hod. yoke, Mass., has all Fm vs th f Aw pit Hi H ii se bi E i