Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1872, Page 1

_ — ae THE EVENING STAR. Published Daily, Sundays AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Pennsylvania Avenue, corner Lith St. TE EVENING STAR NEWSPAPER COWT. & H. RAUF PMANN, Pree't. ge ‘THE EVENING STAR is served by carrier to their subscribers at Tx CENTs PER WEEK, or For- 31-Fovr Cents rex moxTH. Copies at the counter Two enc! 'y mail—three months, $1.50; Six months, $3.00; one year. $5 00 THE WEEKLY STAR—publisbed Friday—@1.9 | & year. SP" Invariably in advance, in both cases, | ‘and we paper sent longer than paid for. SF Rates of advertising furnished on application. | —_————————— AMUSEMENTS. Ser ee eee ee NEW NATIONAL THEATER. TRIUMPHANT SUCOESS OF WACH : FUROPE’s G&RATEST TENOR. &GRANDG WITh TH ERMAN OPBBA. ca 08 ENVORFP, Direc.ors. 1 Manager FRIDAY. Jax 12. Thira Opera Might, Len HUG ENO WACHTEL in his grnodest rao of Raout. By far the fices: of ali hie personations. a char ice t d hho scope f. the dixplay of ts f his wagwiticent voter, and t= hare of bis acting — « At Mie ©. Miss KEO USF. th ath pane. Mx. JOSEPH HERMANNS, Mare 1. 12 Ma. VIEBLING. N- Mn. FRAN¢ + risand Mr. Lotti. . <NDORF 1g toto hdmlesion, $1.50; vatecy, 31 Boxes * vo. 39—N2. 5,872. — Fpenin WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1872. can be weuret TO-DAY at the Box Office of Seats can be wenres TO-DA the Bou Offs. the Theater «n'y 2 = EW NATIONAL THEATER. Mr. Saville bege to inform his frienda and patrons that the Theater having heen engaged “MAT i TH ~ATKICALS Ox THE Rsv 4 ¥ EVENING. Jannary 1.1872. the reguisr company will be withdrawn on that oc- earion. a9 St LIND TOM CONCERTS. AT ODD FE AY. DAY Musical Gevius living. Betor: he is withdrawn permanently from be- h~ public, it is a duty you owe to yourself te hear this great,incumprebensive wonder of a ye Paintings, Fogravin, & Paper Has ings, Window ures. F ames, Picture Cerds and ‘Tas- ie oa Si + in the District. - is CASH. Pies ¢ rem mber Name and Number. ap2s-ly* , PARTIES, &e. TRE TERPSICHORE soctaus WILL GIVE THEIR FOURTH SERIES, FIFTH ASSEMBLY, at OPP FELLOWS” HALL. 7th street, Ne HONDAY EVEN ING. ° Japeary 15th. 187: Bau, ft for repairs over lane = take ie, will De Took regardlows of bar sepaganes ~ *420 ith street west, 36 Im__ between Pennayivaniaaveats and Bests (A BARE CHANCE Having cetermigad to intro- dace in this city the celebrat 1. MACKEE PIANO, Philade phia, which! has :he newest improvements, magnificent ber and more durable than aay ‘an: 1 offer the sam at 33 per cent. jeez eat than any other first class Piano can be bought. or for reasv5able instajiments. Call and examine for yourselves. dec?2 CARL RICHTER, 935 Pe: v4 ME IMPERIAL HOTEL, (Lats Jensess Hor JAMES SYKES, Proprietor. Frosting PENNsyivasta AVEXCE, Between Wek wad Mth streets, EMONT HOUSE, Near the Capitol and Depot: ‘The proprietor has built w new addition and en- Jarged his dining room to accommodate 200 gucate, and now offers first class aceomm dath. per day. Weekly and monthly boarders taken Esaronable rates. ree cmnibuse in attendance at a)! trains and steamboats, Jans ¥. P. RILL, Proprietor. ay ARLINGTON,’ VERMONT AVENUE. T. BOESSLE & SON, Prorarerons. oc is-1y Cc © WILLARD, EBBITT HOUSE, ap WASHINGTON. D.€. PROFESSIONAL. A®™™ FENDALL. REG'D FENDALL. FENDALL & FENDALL, ELLORS AT Law, cand-tf st. aNd LOvisiANA AVENUE. J. PRANKS, DENTIST, 413 12th street, above Pern: OPERATIVE AND MECH. DENTISTRY. Forty per cent. less than Ushment in the ci a B. FOSTER. + New York ave r 1th street. Many years $f ptr fessional e yperignce in New York and Phila- delpbia, enables Dr F_tosubserve the beet interests Of those who engage his services, nell-cokm jaa= E. WILLIAMS, ATTORNEY-AT- Law, sex AERWE. N G. 8T. Bi cd orders pros! batlding et reduc Plant » Building street. ARCHITECT. EER AND SUPERINTENDENT. . Di GS for 2 prices corner New ¥, OHN F. HANNA. __ Be ATTORNEY AT LAW, Bo. & Young's Law Buiidiug, Washington. D.C. Late = ——$______ Cc ee TEACHER OF MUSIC, eS-ty 935 Pa. ave.. bet. sh and 10th sts. LIVERY STABLES. AILOR’S STABLES, 1326 E ST. of the. coustantl| 1AGRS latest styles x bire by the day or month. Parties, . and receptions fur. nished with the most comfo elegant ‘tages. Particular attention to board Horses, aud Horses always for ©: change. ‘ASHIONABLE CARRIAGES F > HOR RECEPTIONS. THE ARLINGTON sTaBLes, 2724 G STREET, NEAR Wan Durantuent. Cepetanuiy on band S04 fo te, Ur the monte, UxgRiaces tor patter, weddings or ise — with = z STABLES, Se . Gores cei Saas force Pela DS ¢ end Bs ag ReaaRS VIET Frome M.C. A. GYMN ASIUM AND BOWLING ALLEY, Corver %b and D streets. Classes under am experienced Gymnast, Baths, Lockers, &e 8c: all in ord-r. erme: SIUM, $2 uarter ; BOW- Line Rye Og bomber -y a Fine SWATCHES. warranted, tebe hed bat ge, y we hucticn prices st CARU'S BAZAR, 914 |. ave., between Mb and Wihste. —ocS-tr SPECIAL NOTICES. ‘oNs’ 3 81 jes, containit r ball itn any other Hair preparation, $1. Ward ry Walsh, 19h street and Penn. avenne., and 13th and G streets. £, Calvert Ford, 1105 Pennsylvania avenue. t 7th and M streets. G W. Cropiey, 110 Bridge street, Georgetown. ». ©’ Donnell, 8th strect, Navy Yard. Hickling, $d street and Pennsylvania aven Bacon, 4}: and & streets, Island. Sees wise Bers Pence ceai setae . Stott Dn. enasyivan' vi B And at the Depot, corner 21 and D ste. N.W. jen “yore than che hunived of nr citizens toot thetr- reopal obligation to C. GAUTIER, 1219 Pennsylvania avenue, for be- ing able, through the virtues of his celebrated Bit- tere, to participate in the festivities incident to Holiday Season. Alshough Mr. C. takes much in thus being a public benefactor, he does not allow the other daties of his businegs to escape his obser. ready his store with the im ite of his ines acd Liquors, should favcr him with n call, and be assured that what they buy in his line will be not unly pure but unadulter- THURSTON’S IVORY PEARL TOOTH POW- DER is the best article for cleansing and preserving teeth "Sold by all druggtete. Price: 25 and $0 cent. SOUVENS INODOROUS KID GLOVE CLEAN: ER restores eciled gloves equal tonew. Sold by all druggists and fancy goods dealers ‘as sily Ga@F REDUCTION IN PRICES ar A. STRAUS’, POPULAR CLOTHING HOUSE, 1011 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Between 10th and 1th streets, N. W., IN ORDER TO REDUCE STOCK. OVERCOATS. 7 OVERCC aTS for ru rs do. hed 12. a2 do. 7 10 do. . BUSINESS SUITS. 25 BUSINESS SUITS f #23 BUSINE 178 for. GLENGARYS, 10, 12 15, axp 918. DOUBLE BREASTED BOX COATS At 9, 10, ann 912. YOUTHS’ SUITS at 10, 11, 12.13.50, anv @15. BOYS’ SUITS from 94 to $8. 1011 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUR, Between 10th and lth streets. fo DOLLAR STORE, 312 SEVENTH STREET, Neam PsxxsvivaNta AVENUE. NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED: Seisof WOOD TABLE MATS. 4 in a set for @1. Fine ued large size TEA TRAYS at $1, worth 1 Smaller sizes, $2 for $1. Ladies’ LACE COLLABS and SLEEVES, $1 per t. ‘Two pairs Iplice’ LINEN CUFFS and ¢ Linen Col lars for $1. Sets of Linen and Lace Trimmed CUFFS and COL- LARS at $1 por ser. Handsome SILK SCARFS, fringed. at 91 Ladies’ OPERA KIDS in ail hates. at 81. Seamless KID): 4K GAUNT. 4 TS at $1. Zz ce 52 io Ladies’ BU "NTL at § Laden’ Iron-frame HOSE, super-stont,3 pairs for uper-stout English HALF HOSE, doublo wal foes 3 os fo 1 ne Hemsti ‘NS HDK’FS, all re- ably cheap: §. 4,3: an 3 for 81. Gent's Hemmed LINEN HDK’8s, plain and cold border. 4,3. and 2 for 81 i's Hemstitched do . 3 and 2 for $1. Merino UNDERWEAR at 2 ‘Sat $leach ECKER BOARDS, with ice for Si. lewdid CHELS. UB ESSMEN. CARD Bas. KETS, VASES, FIGURES, STATUETEES, c., for Fxctlicat sil Linen TOWELS, 4.3, and 2 for #1. Besides numerous other handsome and new goods, all desirable and all remarkably cheap, at SILVERBERG’S METROPOLITAN DOLLAK STORE, 319 SEVENTH STREET, jané-tt Hear Penneyivania avenue. QPEE4 GLASSES, EVENING FANS, &c., PEARL, IVORY. ENAMEL® AN! BABY) PERN STYLES OF SUPERIOR “UY OPERA GLASSES, EVENING FANS, ac., &e. AEGE ASSORTMENT, AT bo A LAKG SRE: VERY Ww M. W. GALT BRO. & 08., JEWELERS, _i9-%___ 1107 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. CLOTHING S4LB At Oak Hall, 685 7th street. EVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip. Mrs. Cotvax will receive on Wednesdays during the season, (commencing January 3d,) from 2.30 till 5 p. m. Mrs. Secretary Delano will receive on Wed- nesday of each week. Mrs. Attorney General Williams will receive ‘Wednesdays. Speaker Blaine’s receptions will be held on the following Friday evenings, from 9 to 11 o’clock—viz: January 12th and 26th, February oth. Mre. Blaine’s reeeptions every Wednesday afternoon of the season, beginning January 16th, from 2% to 5 o’cloc WivreRwar Revenve.—The receipts from this souree to-day were $263.266.90. Navat Paymaster ALBERT W. Bacow has been assigned to duty in the bureau of provisions and clothing. THE STATE DINNER at the White House to- day will be attended by the m>mersof the Cabinet, Judges of the Supreme Court, and the new members of the Senate and House. At THE Waite Hoi ‘Among the callers upon the President this morning, were Senators Clayton and Pomeroy, the Secretary of the Navy and Attorney General Williams. SxcrETaRy BoUuTWELL appeared before the Ways and Means Committee this morning to make explanation of his negotiation with the syndicate. The Secretary will again appear Defore the committee onihe same subject. CLERICAL Promorions.—The following have been promoted from first to second class clerk- ships in the office of the Register of the Treasury, to date from the Ist instant: H. D. McConnell, C. N. Lapham, Allen Wall and Paul Hersh. Tue On10 SENATORSHIP.—A private dis- patch from Columbus says that on joint ballot for the United States Senatorship yesterday, Mr. Sherman received every republican vote in both houses, with but two exceptions. “ Weiwino’s Lire oy JAMES BUCHANAN” is about complete, and will soon be in the print- er’shands, Mr. Welling was editor of the Na- tional Intelligencer for some years, and is now president of the Columbian College here. Prrsonat —Howard M. Jenkins, editor of that excellent and prosperous afternoon paper, the Wilmington (Del ) Commercial. 18 in town to attend the meeting to-day of the National Re- publican Committee, of which he is a inomber. Tue Committee on THE DistRict oF Co- LUMBIA of the House held a meeting to-day when the bill introduced by Gen. Chipman on Monday last providing for the funding of the debt of Washington city was discussed. It is probable that the bill will be reported by the committee to the House to-morrow or Saturday, Tue New U. 8. Inon STEAM Prorgtire Grant, built by Pusey, Jones & Co., Wilming- ton, Delaware, for the U. S. revenue marine service, has been accepted by the government and ordered nto commission. On a trial trip she made 115, knots per hour. She will be or- dered to the New York station to cruise in the lower harbor and outside. PRESIPENTIAL Nominations.—The Presi- dent sent the following nominations to the Sen- ate to-di James T. Legalt, of Kansas, to bo governor of Washington territory; Horace H. Harrison to be U. S. attorney in the midile district of Ten- nessee; Ist Lieut. Geo. W. Chilson, of the 8th cavalry, to be c ; 2d Lieut. H. S. Weeks Sth cavalry, to be ist Heut.; 2d Lieut. John M.. Davis, Ist artillery, to be ist lieut.; 2d Lieut. A. M. Raphell, lith ‘infantry, to be ist lieut., and zd Licut. DB. Waleon, 25th infantry, to be ist jeut. eS THE DELEGATION oF InDIANS from the Creek reservation on their way to this city dropped in to have a chat with the Grand Duke at St- Louis, They are Samuel Che-co-te, the chief of the Creeks; ar-tus-ta-mug ge, the Woll Warrior; N fix-i-co, the Bear without Heart; D. M. McIntosh, and Pleasant Poor. The party is under the Charge of T. S. Lyon, their agent. The guests were pleasantly re- ceived by the Duke, who remarked that they were the first red men he had ever seen. The Indians were neatly dressed, and are fair repre- rentatives of the better educated halt-breeds. Tax Tensessex Bounty Fravps—RetTury oF A CERTIFICATE.—A few days ago the Second Auditor ofthe Treasury received a letter trom a person in Tennessee inclosing one of the cer- tincates for bounty for $1,000.50 issued under the claims of Capt. Beaty’s company of independ- ent scouts and spies, a number of which certi- ficates are all to have beenissued on afraud- ulent pay roll. It willbe remembered that ex- Congressman Stokes, Victor G. Powell, Michael Strehmier, and Beaty and his two sons are un- der indictment for being concerned in the al- leged fraud in these cases. The writer states that he received the certificate several months go, but being innocent of performing any ser- vice for the federal government during the war which would entitle him to so large a sum of money he never presented it for payment, and until within a few weeks he was at a loss to un- derstand why the certificate should have been sent tohim. Having seep an account of the al- leged Beaty frauds a month or so he came to the conclusion that his name had been -‘rung in’? on the roll, and not being entitled to the Eounty he returns the certificate, Civil Service Reform. RULE FOR TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS. The advisory board of the civil service recom- mended the adoption of the following rule re- lating to temporary appointments pending the completion of the details of recommendation, and its was transmitted to the President by Geo. Wm. Curtis, chairman: “14. Pending the completion of the methods of investigation and examination contemplated by these rules, nothing in them shall prevent the appointment. designation, or employment, without examinatfon except asalready provided by law, of persons temporarily to fill vacancies when it shall appear that the necessities of the Pablic service demandthateuch vacanciosbeler mediately filled; but such appointments, except when made by and with the advice and cansent of the Senate, designations,or emp! termi as soon as the details of investigation and examination for filling such vacancies have been eompleted by the advisory board.” The President replied to-day, saying: “The fourteenth rule submitted by you, relating to temporary appointments pending the comple- tion of the details of examination, meets with my approval, and will be carried into effect.” —_—_—§-<0e--—___ Am APPEAL voR Mepicat Reroru.—The East River Medical of New York, at its last regular meeting approved the report of @ committee which included a stringent bill to suppress criminal abortions and regulate the practice of medicine in that state, and strong efforts will be made to have the bill passed by the new legislature. It provides for the punish- ment of abortionists and irregular medical prac- Sra Sr ace ‘hare ot the medical are a farce, EF i ; i nell e f I : [ E TWO CENTS. oa Nem mation for Pres The Republican os WHEN AND WHERE IT WILL BE MADE—TEE MEETING OF THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN COMMITTEB, TO-DAY. The Republican National Committee, ap- Pointed by the Chicago convention in 1868, met at the Ebbitt House to-day, for the purpose of designating @ place to hold the next nationa! convention, at which to nominate candidates for President and Vice President. The following were the accredited dele, members of the committee:—Alabama; Jame P.Stow; Arkansas, B. Gee ¥. Rice; California, Colorado, Damel Witter; Connecti- HH. Starkweather; Dakota, Governor Newton Edmu laware, Howard M. Jen- kins; District o} umbia, Sayles J. Bowen; Florida, 8. B. Conover; Georgia, John H. Cald- well; Idaho, J.C. Henley; Illinois, J. R. Jones; Indiana, Hon. James Coburn; lowa, Josiah Tracey; Kansas, John A. Martin; Kentuck; Allan A. Burton; Louisians, M. H. Southworth; Maine, Lewis Barker; Maryland, Charics 0 Fulton; Massachusetts, William Claflin; Michi an, Hon. Zach. Chandler; Minnesota, J. T xville; Mississippi, A. C. Fisk; Missouri, Ben- jamin F. Loan; Montana, Lester 8. Wilson, Ne- braeka, E.B. Taylor; Nevada, Charles E. De Long; New Hampshire, William E. Chandler; New Jersey, James Gopsille; New York, Horace Greeley; North Carolina, William Sloan; Ohio, B. wen; Oregon, H. W. Corbett; Pennsyl- William H. Kemble; Rhode Istand, L. Seuth Carolina, J. H. Jenks; Te » Widiam B. Stokes; Texas, A. J. Hamilton; Ver- mont, T. W. Park; Virginia, Franklin Stearns; West Virginia, John Kt. Hubbard; Wisconsin, David Atwood. The committee was called to order by Hon. Mr. Claflin of Mass; Wim. Chandler’ secre- orbal H. substitutes were admitted by prox Osborne, Florida; Hon. S. Gov. Farwell, Til J. B. Chaffe S.C. A quorum was declared Senator Corbett moved that the Hon. Horace Maynard of Tennessee act in the place of W. B. Stokes of that state; carried. Senator Pomeroy suggested that the cail be read. The secretary then read the call. Mr. Chandler, secretary, said there are dele- gations present’ from several localities repre- renting cities desiring conventions to be held among them. Also, reporters present. He sug- gested that the committee hold a session, from which everybody be excluded exe bers and Mr. Gobright, agent of the Associated Press. ‘The various delegations could then be he roll was then called and the followin; T. W. Anas; agreed to, and all persons not members of the committee retired. On motion of Wm. C. Chandler, a committee was orderd to be appointed to report a call for the republican national convention, whereupon the chair es fhe as such committee: Senator Rice, of Ari Se of Kansas; 3 Mr, Cobarn, of New York; W. Chandler, ot New Hampshire; and C. C. Fuiton, of Maryland. Mr. Greeley was not present during these proceedings. Senator Nye was substituted on the executive committee in place ot Minister Delong, who is absentin Japan. Mr. Pomeroy moved that the convention be held on the first Wednesday in June. Mr. Corbett moved as an amendment, “on the last Wes dnesday in May.” = Mr. Rice presumed Congress would adjoun the third Monday in May, and thereture ue wae 1n favor of holding the conventioa soon there- alter. After a general exchange of opinions, the ques fies ues Gaon oe selecting the first Wednesday in June as the time for holding the convention; and it was agreed to—ayes, 22; noes, 6. On motion of Senator Chandier, the vote was made unanimous. On motion, the committee decided to hear what delegations from several cities hadt say as to the place for holding the conyentisnu: and the committce adjoerned to the large parlor of the hotel, where the delegates were assembled. ‘The chairman said propositions had been re- ccived frem Boston, Louisville, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. Dr. Loring said the reception the republican party Of Massachusetts would give the conven- tion would be as hearty and generous as could possibly be extended by any other city. ented the claims of Phila- nia, Tequircs political stimulas. resentative Stevenson, of Ohio, presented the advantages of Cincinnati. A communication wasr N. P. Chipman recommending the city of Was] pas the place for bolding the convention. ¢ is no hall large cnough, he thought he 'd ple dge the erection by the citizens of wig- ved from Delegate r Wash- wam. Ex-Mayor Bowen seconded the recommenda- tion of General Chipman, promising that every facility should be afforded to delegates. Mz Burton presented the claims of Louis- ville. Senator Henderson gave reasons why St. Louis should be selected. No other persons speaking the committee re- turned to their room. On motion of Senator Pomeroy the committee proceeded to vote by ballot fur the place of hold- ing the national convention. he result was:— Philadelphia, tk ‘incinnati, % St. Louis, 2; Boston, 3; Louisville, 3; Wash- ington, 1. on motion sg Sopeeentatine Coburn, the vote was declared unanimous. Philadelphia is therefore selected as the place for holding the national republican convention. The executive committee that each state shall have as delegates to the eonveniion double the number of Senators and Representa- tives, and two for each organized territory, in. cluding the District of Columbia, and who shall have the right to vote. ‘The committee then took a recess until three o-clock, when the form of the call for the con- vention will be reported. ——— oars. Society. Strangers visiting Washington had the oppor- tunity yesterday of seeing tor themselves the truthfulness of the boast that is often made of our beautiful spring days in mid-winter and the brilliancy of a Cabinet reception day. The visit- ing was almost universal, and the toilettes were of surpassing elegance. Ai many of the houses there was sogreat a crowd that it required all the time of the hostess and all her nts merely to shake hands, and allowed no opportu- nity for conversation. — Mrs. Colfax, as the first lady, had a large proportion of the honors. Mrs. Creswell and Mrs. Williams were not allowed a moment's rest. ‘There dancing at Mrs. Creswell’s. The Secretary of War kaa 8 bevy of fair ladies as aids, and never did a general stand more in need of assistance in giving a wel recruits who were constantly arrivin; tion to his two sisters, were two lovely girls who are their career as belles, this bein, Miss Worthin; short sleeves, with a richly white over- dress, sleeves tr! with valen- was relieved | at roat, odd white fester In her dark bair. She is one —— » with acknowledged B + Miss ether; Mrs. sani bes’ Sharose were in eces y; Mrs. Gen'l Butler, Mrs. Ames, and Miss Hildreth and Miss fil ihe gay world brought into contact for mu- 1 thi world brou, cont u- tual ‘adulation and enjoyment. — Those receiving yesterday will be the re- ceived to-day, at the Senator's houses, but this will fail to pay off their indebtedness, even if they ind: ly visit until next Wednesday. — Mrs. Biaine’s reception was very brilliant. She hopes to have Miss Dodge (Gail Hamilton) with her the last of this week. — Sir Edward and Lady Thornton have issued — for Thureday, January 18, and February —Mrs. Russel Gurney receives on Friday, from 3 to balf-past 5. —Mr.and Mrs. Charles Astor Bristed give an entertainment to-night; also, a lar, party will be given at the Hon.’ Fernando ‘ood’s, and the private theatricais will take place at the Nati heater. Who has sufti- cient strength ror al — The marriage of Miss Imogene Mosher and Mr. H. Wilson took place last evening at the vesidence of the bride’s parents, on Capitol Hill, in the presence only of the relatives of bride and groom and the most intimate friends. The bride wore the regulation bridal dress of white. Miss May Mosher was the only bridesmaid. At nine o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Wilson went to Baltimore, and to-day will go to Chicago, prior to taking up their residence in New York. Amusements, WACHTEL AS THE POSTILLION. The comic opera of ‘Der Postilion von Longumeau,” by Adolf Adam, was last night presented at the National by the German Opera Troupe with Wachtel, in his noted role of “‘Chapelau.” The audience was very large; all the available seats and standing room e occupied. The music of the opera is decidedly pleasing, and the performance, with one or two exceptions, was satisfactory. Unfortunately for those whose curiosity had them early to the box office to secure eligible seats from which to witness the impersonation of a Postilion, who, for a thousand nights, had won plaudits from large audiences, the renowned tenor was hoarse, as postilions and tenors are apt to be, but which is awkward nevertheless. Wachtel, under the circumstances, made the best use of his voice, but it was apparent that his efforts distressed him This was not visible in his acting, however. For a performer fitty- two years old, he plays the part of the lover with wonderful spirit and tenderness. His descrip- tion of love-making to Aleandor (basso) in the second act, calls from the latter the well-found- ed cemplaint that the higher a tenor soars the more the girls love him; but a basso may go down, down, twenty-five miles below the staif, and create no enthusiasm or admiration in their t nder hearts, In point of acting the entire troupe deserve great credit. In the matter of singing, the song ot Canissa, in Waltz Tempo, and Wachtel’: Whip Song, and “Good night, mine own dear- est child,” by Franz Abt, were the only prom- inent solos which called forth — applause. The orchestra was very good last night, and played nearer in tune and more im accordance with the will of the director than in Trovatore, in which each performer seemed to be making his own time. We trust that before the next appearance of the troupe Herr Wachtel will have recovered from his cold, and be able to do Raoul, in the Huguenets, as only a cultivated tenor ¢an. The musical public are on the gui vivy for this opera,as Hermanns(a favorite here) appears with Wachtel. FORTY-SECOND CONGRESS. This Afternoon’s Proceedings, —— 7° -— Tavespay, January ff. SENATE.—Mr. Trumbull presented various bulky petitions from taz-payers of different states in favor of taritf reform, and protesting generally against a protective tariff, and askmg that the tariff be reduced to a strictly revenue basis. ‘The signers, numbering some 7,000 of the leading business men of the country, speci “4 coal, m, and salt as articles on which e duty should be abolished. Messrs. Wilson and Schurz presented simi:ar memorials, and they were all referred tw the Committee on Finance. Mr. Sumner presented several petitions in favor of his supplementary civil right bill. Mr. Sawyer, from Committee on Appropria- tions, reported House bill appropriating $21,445 to supply deticiencies im expenses of ku-klux committee. Mr. Thurman called attention to the freqnent Passage of ee pe appropriation biils, an evil which he said should be corrected. Mr. Davis, of Kentucky, said all the kuklux outrages had been caused by federal interter- ence with the domestic relations of the southern state. ‘The bili was then passed. Cn motion of Mr. Thurman, it was ordered that when the Senate adjourn to-day, it be to meet on Monday. ONK TERM AND CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. Mr. Conkling called up, in accordance with the notice prev! ly given by him, the proposed constitutional amendment of Mr. Sumner limit- ing the President to one term. Mr. Conkling then proceeded to make his remarks on the present state of the civil service. and the proposed reform in it. He said the President was visited with gross abnse in certain quarters because he did net aliow certain parties to dictate his appointments. The proposition 1s now made to remove the public service from party patronage, and asa part of the new pro- gramme of civil service reform, an amendment to the constitution is brought forward limiting the President to one term of service. It has been said here, with dramatic effect, that this is an essential part of civil service reform; that with- out it civil service reform will be the play of Hamlet with Hamlet leftout. It has been said that a bad President may use the patronage o. his office to secure his re-election. We are about to take the civil service out of politics; we are about to deprive the President of the power to use his patronage improperly, and yet it is now proposed to prohibit the President from being re-elected at all. It looks like sending a Consti- tutional bill after departing evils. ‘The whole object and aim of this amendment is levelled at President Grant. Why brought in at thistime? A presidential ele: is near at hand, and it is believed that the probability of the democratic party renominat- ing the present Executive. It is an clectioncer- ing de ent and nothing else. Ostrich like, it hides its head; but ostrich like, it is big with ex- | acppenes It wears a veil of preamb! It skill- ‘ully seeks to avoid a personal intention by pro- viding thatit shall not go into effect until the 4th of March, 1873; but worldly minds cannot be deceived by this. They know full well the object, and that is that the merits of the propo- sition shall enter fully into the approaching pre sidential canvass. All the rancor of venomous personal hatred had been poured out on the President; he had been assaulted with all the weapons of civilized and sav warfare—with a coarseness before — vulgarity even would hide its head. Bi mn He iB l ! proceeded to the Speaker's table. Mr. Butler, (Mass.,) by unanimous consent, a bill from the Committee on Revision Mr. Randall (Pa.) moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was recomamitted, and lay that motion on the table. The point was raised that the amendment to the 130th rule, adopted this morning, prevented the bill being’ brought back on a mouon to re- consider. The speaker said that amendment applied only to bills introduced by members and referred. and not to bills reported from committees. ted that there was a necessity for action upon the bill, and appealed to Mr. Randall to withdraw his motion, but that gentleman resolutely declinet to withilraw his Motion which was agreed to TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. ——— This Afternoon’s Dispatches, gee ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS. FROM EUROPE TO-DAY. Telrgraphed Exclusively to The Evening Star. - San Joaquin Boundary Question. DON, Jan. 11.—A special from Berlin to ndon B ti of Germany the States under the Treaty of Washington, memoratidum ot the British government relative ‘o the San Joaquin boundary question. The United States Squadronin Earope. LOMDON, Jan. 1.—The Paris Register says the Cnited States squadron, consisting of the vash, Shenandoah, Wachuset,” Plymouth, Brooklyn, and Juniata, is in the harbor of Nice. Commodore Alden is in command of the tleet, saving succeeded Kear Admiral Boggs, who veturns home. Terrible Colliery Explosion ia Wales. terrible explosion is nd Loxpow, Jan. 11.—A reported in Wales, by which lives were lost, destroyed. A si « large amount of nonesty aster occurred yesterday in the Oakwood colliery while the men were at work. Many were able co make their escape, but one gang was shut off. Eleven men have been taken out dead, and parties are now exploring the mine for others who are missing Immediately after the explo- sion flames broke out, and the extensive works and machinery were entirely destroyed. ‘The Wharton Case. AN ARMY SURGEON ON THE STAND. NNAPOLIS, Mb., Dec. 11.—The court met at 10 o'clock. Dr.S. Josiah Simpson was called: Is a surgeon in the United States army; has known Mrs. Wharton twenty-nine years, during which time she has enjoyed a high reputation for amiability and humanity; read the hypo- thetical statement of the defence; examined it carefully, and found no indication of death trom unnatural causes; my conclusion is that he i vase causes, and I'see nothing in symptoms or post mortem to justify an: other conclusion. page date Cross-examined: Canrt say from the hypo- thetical statement of the defence what disease the patient had; never saw a case of cerebro- spinal meningitis. Miss Rosa Potts, of Washington, was called and testitied to her acquaintance with Mrs. Wharton and to her general reputation fur kind- ness and humanity. Mr. Thomas.—* From your knowledge of the character of the accused, do you believe her capable of committing the crime of murder ?” he state objected, and it was agreed that the counsel argue Uié point on the conclusion of the coss-cxamination of Dr. W. H. Baltzell, who was next called and his eross-examination con- cluded. He left the stand at 11.40. Argument on the question by Mr. Thomas to Miss Potts was commenced, and lasted until 1.30. The court decided that the question could not be asked. Benjamin B. Hughes, of Bridgeport, Pa., has ‘own Mrs. Wharton from her early childhood: she grew up in his immediate neighborho« character for umiability and kinduess w. markable. Wm. H. Holstein, of the same county, has kaown Mrs. Wharton thirty-five years. He cor- roborated the statement of the preceding wit- ness. Col. James Wallace, of Cambridge, Md., has known the accused since issi.. His ‘testimony corresponds with that of the two witnssses last calle wr The Kew York Custom-house Investi- New York, Jan. 11.—The Con; ional re- ‘renchment committee met at the hotel this morning. Several anonymous letters were hrown into the waste basket. Ex-Appraiser Palmer testified that James M. Thompson,when harbor master, proposed to Paimer to divide the grofits on giving large allowances to im ™m_dama which py al refused and made known to Secretary Boutwell. Subsequently Thompson was inted a weigher in the custom-house, on Tecom- mendation, «0 Palmer heard, of George Tammany Shuts Up Shop. Nev York, Jans i1—The sachems of T many have & resolution closing Tam: ny hall togll political committees or organiza- tions. The preamble asserts that no general Jemocratic committee was elected in 18:1, con- sequently this action i the recently’ con- structed ger committee on the part of the Cammapy a Rise im Nalls. PHILADELPaLA, Jan. 11—The convention of nail mantacturers, at a meeting last night, tdvanced the rate ‘to #4.75 for ten penny. The vational association of nail manufacturers of he United States was also in session. and ad- ourned to meet in Boston the third Wednesday ot July next. — e -—__— The Methodist Sunday School New York, af the Methods Bishop Morris was chosen preside: voard of managers. One thousand dollars each were appropriated for Sunday school work in Germany, India and South America. es = Ont of the Jurisdiction of the Court. New York, Jan. 11.—Judge Bixby, before whom the Fisk-Mansficld libel case had been proceeding, states that the case, of course, is now practically ended, and is not to be broaght ap again. eae SPS Welcome to Hon. James Breoks. New York, Jan. 11.—A large number ot citi- zens have down the harbor on a steamer te i : i fl 8g : F He He “38 nH f Hl H §, 8 § % cf the Unita Cattolica, makes an announcement which seems to indi- cate that the departure of the Pope trom Rome is an event that may happen at any moment. It says, in fact, that it itself in readiness to oh the place of its publication and to follow the Holy Father wherteer ke may go. Should he proceed to Francs, Switzerland or Germany it will accompany him, and wherever he takes up his abode there the Unita Cattolira will be printed and sent to sul without extra adds the clerical jour- Pius may be compelled nal, * the very pati to leave Kome soon Prorestant of our pet Idea. | We have,” it vocated these sevoral years the an ecumenical council of Methodists, found no second, and now the Engl: Presbyterians are calling for j ing of the members of their tai enough, the proposition comes fre side of the wa’ nd from no le than Prof. Blai A Monster Locken Ur.—tane Lewis, a begress, was committed to the Louisville city court Tuesday forthe murder of her niece, six yeare old. It was proved that she bathed’ the child in a barrel of ice-water, and compelled it to wear the wet clothes during the freezing weather; made it drink filthy decoctions. Sev- eral of the child's ribs were broken through ill- usage obtained at the hands of the negross. In ILLINois there is a child, now three months old, weighing but two pounds. Its tougth is only seven inches, ana its face about the size ot & watch-crystal. ‘Its tiny arms are so slender that a small fi ing can be sti on either of them to thos der. “This little creature is already making quite a noise in its part of the world, and hundreds have called to sce it. Its parents are of standard size. IN ORDER TO Assist the education of ladies who live too far from any educational center nation papers, a seventy women joined the classes in a single | month. af 7 A Kawsas ni.iiarp TAnLE is thas described: First, in the middie of the floor was an enor- mousiy large box, on which was laid about wi a-load of sandstone, covered with about eight yards of blue jean. For pockets they had “i boots; for cues they had old broken hoe- handles; boiled eggs tor balls; and to count this lovely game they used dried apples on a clothes ime. S87 Swiss ribbon-makers name 13,000 colors. sv a* to an official who is serving you is said to be the velvet bait that vulgar peo | ble call a bribe. - aA ndent of the Golden argues tat the husbands of strong-minded wotace become ‘pobodies. i Ph yy bok 2 ey rep found a young we- an in Australia who has consent her condition. No cards. _ S7-- Woman isa delusion, madam!” exclaimed a crusty old bachelor to y young lady. “And man is always hugging some delusion of other,” was the quick retort. you itleman who had just married Deanty’ cape: “She wonin have been aA a little taller, but she is made of such ‘ious mate- rials that pature couldn't afford 10” =< &7 An English congregation proposes toestab- lish a chapel on the summit of the Rigi, near Lucerne, Switzerland. evidently belongs to the High Church party. S7-Miss Minnie F. Austin, a Yankee girl, is now associate principal of the San Francisco female seminary, and member of the California state board for the examination of teachers. 87 Dr. Sears, custodian of the Peabody fand, has opreenstates) $1,500 to pay anagent to travel over Tennessee and arouse the to the importance of free schools, GARVEY Fisk. FISK @ HATCH, BANKERS And Dealers in Government Securities, No. 5 Nassan Street, New Yor, Nov. 9, 1871. ‘The success'nl and rapid negotiation of nearly three-fourths of the FIFTEEN MILLION LOAN OF TOE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY, and the energetic prosecution of the work of extension and preparation of the Boad for an extensive mineral, agricultural, and through traffic, have placed the financial affairs and re- source of the Company upen such a basis that we are directed to advance the price for future sales ef the Bonds as explained in the following letter of Mr. HuxTiNGTON, President of the Company ‘MEsareace axp Onto RatLRo: ae Oa Willem }. New ¥. fork, Mesere. Fisk & Hater, soeecaprenepeead Bankers and Financial Agents ©. & 0.R. B. Co. respectfull; oe rep MCMTINGTON, President. In compliance with the foregoing instructions, the pri of the Bonds, from this date, until further ‘The scarcity of, and demand for, really Desirable six per cent. Gold Bonds for sound and permati ut investments, is evinced by the facts that Five-Twesty Bonne of 1867 are selling at .......! CENTRAL Pacific Boxps are selling at.........103 CHESATEAKE & Unio Boxve are selling at... These bonds all pay both principal and interest New York City, in U. 8. gold coin, and are equally safe for investment. ‘The reaeon why Five-Twrxty Boxve are so high ia because Bo more cap be jssued, and the outstand- ‘The reason why we think CexTRAL Pact jsc Bonne. will in time advance to the price of Five Twenties ia because no more can be issued: ste the operation of their Sinking Fusd will * 0m commence to de- crease the amount. The reason Why CHRSAFEAKE AXP On10 Boxvs are selling £3 tow, comparatively, while safe, ia Décause the Company are selling complete the road. They will all be sold in o i