Evening Star Newspaper, January 13, 1873, Page 1

a ? > — EVENING STAR. Putt hed Baily, Sundays exeepte | 4T THE STAR BUILDINGS, Pennsylvania Avenue, cor. Lith St., THE EVEMNG STAR NEWSPAPER COMPANY. Fotr Cents rex m Ie one yeas pening Star. This Afternoon’: Dispatches. ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORDs, ——-e NEW YORK NOTES. FROZEN TO DEATH WHILE DaCwR New Yorn, Jan. i3.—Wm. Whalen trom ¢ death in a coach last night while drur FNPORCING THE SUNDAY Ub A large number of liquor dealers were arrest ast night in Brookiyn for selling |) ja0r oF y SEVERAL GAMBLERS week carptronED ed Sur THE WEEKLY STAR—Pw ayear. S# Invariably inadva bo paper sent longer than paid ‘ SPECIAL NOTICES. Mrs, Jones’ Cough Mixture COUGH SYRUP bas now been ued munity for upwards of five ¥TH LECTURE, GRAND STAR COURSE. MISS LILLIAN EBGARTON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1éta, q LINCOUN BALL. SUBJECT } FEMALE COSTt = ITS FOLLIES AND | manently cure al and Lunes, as © ena, Hoarsene: chitis, wot Ene | umption. Als foe the rotiet rn jent Con. Hf patients in advance d aces, though we do nly relieve to such, bi THe Put up in te lex ly of UNITED CLUB, Te be had o NY ORNCAKY Tatu, ISY3 ARTHUR NATTANS, Dreseist, pbgueberte’s cobetrated Bras and Siriug BAND | os. acca! wed fort eo pled A Card, A Clereyman, while residing, wereld asafe 3 r+ ryous Weakness, ef the Urinary aud Seminal Organs, ani e tr of orders bro . Great eee Fe ate. I willsend tho recipe 2 and uring thix medicine, in a sealed Cnaree. Station D, Bille Honse, New York City. “ys BREBEES Zornes 18 ALi cx WORSTED GOODS, CANVASS CHENILLE. FLOSS AND SHADED SILK, 1 all Material for Embrotd promptly attended to, at MRS. SELME RUPPERT'S ine STAMPIN AMUSEMENTS. J ATIONAL THEATER. Brorns ar. Ma. J. G@. Savitte. Lessee and Manager. BS No brane F™ NCH FLUTING— Ta only vlace im the city era tt as dome. i. PINKING and EMBROID i’ EMBROIDERING SILKS op hand UR NIGHTS AND TWO MATINEES OF noun MLL AIMEE a NEW PAR N OPERA BOUFFE, com 'G 60 P: INS. who have recently achieved an unparalleled success at the Olympic Theater, in New York, and received nightly un CoA. CF Directors. Commen B, with Offenbs (FPormeaty Ma & Magvertot,) ales ayer, Da- escape, STRA, is then, fEN G anv H Stacers. D.C. EAT KEDLCTION IN PHICES OF GLOVES : ORUS A KID iy of JUST OPENI A LARG SORTMENT OF HATS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS and VELVETS, OF ALL C@LORS, V At Low Prices, at t's Music Store. ith seat. ASHINGTON THEATER COMIQUE. (Eleventh street, south Ponnsylvania avenue.) ANOTHER NEW Bu: 8. HELLER’S, Es eee f womt-te No. 713 Market Space. (Put And justly = THE PIANOS, &e. Makers and : 2 ere in Pianos and Musical Iustrn- Wesner, J F: son, Aun The sccomplist a Aout Bick Parker, Ott KER & COS Nos, A oO ieee LADELPHIA. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. ¢ instruments, which, on acconnt of their su- jority over all otivgs, have in afew year Even the moat poplar here, aa well as al can be bad wow for the foi. from $575 to S675. from $60 2 SHS SL from $10) ( $39 in pur- the best instrument « : a > Friday, and Satnriy—Miss Mason's ma of JACK SHEPPAR © Wednesday and Saturday % ‘omplimentary Bear fit Stars next week. j11 NCOLN HALL. FAREWELL CONCERT OF PATTI-MARIO. TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1873, ATS P.M. THE STRARKOSCH CONCERT. FAREWELL APPEARANCE and positively LAST CONCERT in Wi ior to the de- perture for Europe of the following celebrated Artists, members of the famous reek MLLE. CARLOTTA PA Te Geen uti Craton E LOUISE CARY, the favorite Contralto; heir! 4 CARRENO, the celebrated Piauiste) ip and durability. i - SCOLARA, the eminent Basso; five gold and silver m Mons. E-SAURET, the talented Violin Virtuoso, and erother competitor, A‘lof their SIGNOR MARIO, Os Pepe ge new and improved = The World-renowned T: matt. PLANOS and PIANOS ana | W!1 ive their FAREWELL Ct om various well Known factories fe sale hy nequalled for thea ey "hes The F CHEN BAC Te mel —uee Piano Warerooms, 423 Mth stree Reserved Seats, (82) Two Dollars. ts Seats for sale, commencing SATURDAY, Jannary ¢ HI. at $a. m., at W. G. METZERUTT & COS : : Mrsic Store. z OF P. Orders from the country by mail or telegraph will 4 at KARR’S | be attended to by W. G. Metzerutt & Co, Je N’S Drag Store, Weber Pianos are used for the Strakosch Concerts, ra t it ROS! AL'S, SOL Doors open at 7:15. Commence at 8. jN-3t p sfoction guaranterd. pone ane LINCOLN HALt. oS = = THEODORE THOMAS’ mo" * APPS: UNEQUALLED CONCERTS, SIXTY DISTINGUISHED PERFORMERS. ‘The public ic ree) fully informed that Mr. TH. OLOKE THOMAS will uve THREE GRAND CONCERTS, POSITIVELY THE LAST OF THE SEASON. On MONDAY EVENING, January 20:h, FIRST GRAND CONCERT. Tn compliance with numerons reqnests Mr. Thomas will repeat the entire programme which was received with euch euthusiasa at his first concert in Washing- TUESDAY EVENING, Jannary 21st, SECOND GRAND CONCERT. WEDNESDAY, THIRD AND LAST CONCERT, GEAND WAGNER NIGHT, When the programme will consist of the most impor- tant orchestral works of RICHARD WAGNER, the Reformer and most prominent Musician of the day. PRICE OF ADMISSION, ONE DOLLAR, served seats. ) cents oxtra ‘The sale of re willcommence on THURSDAY MORNING, January léth, at M zerott & Co. Music Store, where the programas of all the copeerts can be obtained. 2 Doors open at 7g, to commenc at 8 o’clock. Steinway & Sons" eelebrated Pianos are uscd at all the Thomas Concerts. 19-22 V ILLARD'S NEW bea AporsxG Wittarp’s HorrL, # Street, near Vith Street. PROF. CROMWELL the honor to announce as th subject of his ART ENTERTAINMENT TO-NIGHT, January 13/h, 1573. ITALY, THE ART LAND. Allegories and Beautiful Statues f Celebrities, by Alex. Gardner Admission, 8 cents; children, 2 conts; fainily cou- om tickets, good for six admissions, #2. Tickets to be obtained at the office of Willards Hotel and El- lis" mnsie store, 937 Pennsylvania avenue. Doors open at 73s, commencing at 8 o’cloc! MATINEE SATURDAY, 7-60" cotanincing at 3 o’clork. THE WHOLE OF THE REMAINING STOCK OF ELEGANT RAIMENT FOR GENTLEMEN AT HABLE BROTHERS, Corner 7th and D Sts, MUST AND SHALL BE SOLD TO MAKE KOOM FOR THE IMMENSE STOCK OF KICH AND BEAUTIFUL SPRING GOODS NOW IN PREPARATION IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE OUR FRIENDS, WHILE WE ARE TAKING STOC WE WILL LET THEM HAVE WINTER CLOTHING ar LOWER RATES THAN EVER. Look: BIG BARGAINS IN BOY'S CLOTHING! GREAT REDUCTION IN RICH RAIMENT! PRODIGIOUS PILES OF PANTALOONS! USHEARD.OF CPPORTUNITIES ON OVER- cu STUPENDOUS SALES SEASONABLE STOCK ! Grand Port — GipNo = Exhibition Naw No. BARGAINS BARGAINS! BARGAINS ws ‘or ‘and Sale ac ' i HABLE BROTHERS, baie ~- {a ag rhoice Obromos, &e. The Fasbionable Clothiers, pi omg inary, Wit jaré Northwest corner 7th and Datreets. | Shades, _ UST AND. SHALL-GREAT jetay* € Ss Loans OFFICE . JUSTH PAY! OF.SOuR AIPM, tans CORP rc, cn hee ae i it will pay you, Vania avenue. COPS, Ete.,t of (of twelve years’ practical experience Kewl” Corus whikoas pain’ So the rae ‘cab so side SBT inthe Seay 2 worn with cave \mamed CH 8 a SUNLIGHT GAS BURNERS. E. BARNUM, 1113 Pennsylvania avenge, e210 (Devlin & Co.) H.R opriciix SES Fines, sizes comer Ogeerent. Piret quality Brazilian Pebble. “ere | WA IINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, JA! in Jersey last night by a police r 1K RING PROSKCT TOR. Daring the four months em S22.000 were paid Dy the services against the ring th WHAT DURANT KNOWS A UARY 13, 1873. city _EVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip... INTERNAL sonree to-day we .—The receipts from this GETARY BovTWELL is confined to house to-day by as his Restewation Acc he President has accepted the resignation of Major Geo. P. Thrie Paymaster U.S. army, to take effeet July Ist, 1873. Tre U.S. Steam RD will go into com- mission on the 25th inst., and soon thereafter commence taking in her eargo of American maa- ufactures destined for the Vienna exposition Muvpre—The President to-day transmitted to the House of Representa- tives, in answer to a resolution of that body, al theevidence In possession of the government relating to the Louisiana eiection maddie. THe Texas Borprer Commisston, Colonel Thomas P. Robb, chairman, will go to Browns- ville, Texas, in a few days, to resume their in- xestigations of Mexican outrages on the frontier. ‘They are to report on the 30th of June next. Tre Lovrsiana Tue Treasvry Printixne.—Several mem- bersof the Senate appropriation committee we: shown through the bureau of engraving anil ptinting by Sceretary Boutwell on Saturday, to convince them of the necessity of a separate building for the work of the bureau referred to. Crepit Monritier Surrs.—Thos. C. Durant, ex-president of the credit mobilier, has com- menced suit in New York against James Brooks and Oakes Ames torecover credit mobilier shares alleged to have been fraudulently obtained or unlawfully appropriated. > Ex-SECRETARY Bone and the Misses Borie, who have been the guests of the President and Mrs. Grant far the past several days, left on the 12.45 p. m. train to-day for Philadelphia. The President, Mrs. Grant, and Miss Nellie aceom- panied the party to the depot. PERSONAT.—Senator elect Wm. B. Allison, (who sueceeds Senator Hart!an,) from Lowa, is at Wormley’s, **+‘Ex-Senator Reagan, of Texas, who was the postmaster general of the contederate states, has petitioned Congress to remove his political and legal disabilities. AT THE Witt Hovse.—There were a large number of visitors at the White House to-day. Among those who saw the President were Sena- tors Cameron, Ames, Spencer, and Ferry; Rep- resentatives Platt, Chaffee, McCormack, ex- Senator 8. B. Henderson, of Missouri, and Guu. Sherman. REPRESENTATIVE SHELDON, of Louisiana, yesterday received from the Warmoth faction in New Orleans, the offer of the nomination for Uuited States Senator, to succeed Senator K logg. Mr. Sheldon dectined the nomination on the ground that it is useless to elect a senator until the question of the legality of the fasion legislature has been deci by the courts. NoMINATIONS BY THE PresipEnt.—The President sent the following nominations to the Senate to-day: Francis G. Service, to be associ ar ilistrict Ten ditto 3d district Mississip JUDGE HumPHreys, oF THis District, ano dupce BusTeep, oF ALABAMA, CHANGE Praces.—Judge Richard Busteed, United States District Judge of Alabama, and Judge Humphreys, of the District Supreme Court, to-day tendered their resignations to the Presi- dent, and they were accepted, to take effect at once; and Jidge Busteed was nominated to tion made vacant by the resignation of Jue Humpkreys, and tie latter was ne: nated to fill the vacancy caused by the rest; tion of Judge Busted. THE CALDWELL InvEsTIGATON.—The Senate committee on privileges and elections met at 9 o'clock this morning and resumed their invest! gation into the circumstances of the election of Senator Caldwell. of Kansas. Several wituess:s were examined, among them being Mr. Le Smith, Senator Caldwell’s partner in the b: ing business, who testified that an arraugem was made between Senator Caldwell, G Carney aid himself by which G nor C. W to withdraw from the Senatorial contest for th sum of $15,000; and that this sum was Governor Carney by Caldwell. Atte tion Smith paid Governor Carney $7,900 m« as re-imbursement for expenditures ‘made Governor C. during the election. AFPAIRS IN THE INDIAN TERRITORY—Cuy- ture of Squaws, and Release of Mezican Captives.— A gentleman writing from Fort Sill, Indian territory, says that on the 6th instant an escort of the 3th cavalry brought into that post four Comanche squaws captured by General Mc- Kenzie in recent fight im Texas. Theso squaws are all relatives of 'Horse-back.” a Comanche chief, who has been very energetic in returning captives since the squaws were taken, four white boys; twenty-seven mules and twen- ty-two horses, stolen by the Indians, having been returned. In consideration of this action, seneral Augur, commanding the department of Texas, deeided to return to -*Horse-back”’ his squaw relatives, There were also bronght into Fort Sill on the same day by Comanches three Mexican boys captured from Texas in 1871. They are named, respectively, Seferino Trevi- noand Juan and Jose Maria Buonavidas, an will be sent to San Antonio to be retarned to their friends in Febrnary. The U. P. BR. R. Investigation. PROCEEDINGS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE No. ‘The Wilson special Union Pacitic Railroad committee met at half-past ten o'clock this morning; all present but Mr. Sumner. Mr. Wilson said that in accordance with the wishes of the committee he had seen the Attor- ney General, and stated to him that they desired to have present the two attorneys to be applet od r the Randall resolution. The mney General informed him that such attorneys would be appointed without delay, and attend the meetly and aid in the investigation. There would be no witnesses here for examination t>- day, but would be to-morro' same end in view, viz.: the recovery of the —_ of the government. - Wilson said that when the attorneys should come Ce ee they make a request F Ir. Hoar thought the committee should carc- fully avoid giving up the control of the investi- ation to the attorneys; but they could invite = make suggestions as to the line of exain- to be ado} Ss Mr. Shellabarger said that perhaps that would be the better way. Mr. Hoar offered a resolution that the counsel to be appointed by the of the United States, under the House resolution of Janury 6, 1873, be requested to be present at the examina- tion of 9 Dy , and make much engpetions such aid as may be "Mr. ‘said he would like to have the at- © ste. Wilson remarked that that was whatithey Web S tehction onl nespeee, ent the coskmit- tee adjourned until to-morrow. who was urday of murder in the Conn, attempted suicide in his ceil re in ielacmae i ERR anp Fatal Exp.osion ow & Steamer The boller ef steamer Julian St thirteen persons, Sea | emis eae his erime, but asserted Society. Saturday was the most brilliant day of the past week. The weather was fine trom early morn to dewy eve, but we cannot say that this fact was apparent to many of the fashionables of Washington. To them the brightness of the day begun in the afternoon, when, refreshed after the ball at Annapotis and other entertain ments here, the enjeymerits of the day com- menced. — Firstly, there was the excitement of Mrs. Grant's first reception. She and her dangh- ter, together with their guest, Miss Borie, showed no traces oi fatigue, though they did not reach home from Annapolis until noon, Mrs. Grant was dressed very richly and beeomingiy pearl-colored “sik. Miss Grant wore black si with yest and sleeves, trimmed with pink silk embroidered in vines of biaek. Miss Borie wore acombination of green with rose color. M Fish and the President stood with the recelying party, and the visitors, whom General Babeoc\ introduced, were received by a kindly shake of the hand and a few pleasant words of weleame. ILIER INVESTIGATIO! Preceedings of the Committee Te-day. 1 pecial committee of the House of which vige Poland is chairman to investigate the credit mobilier charges resumed its session this morning, and Hon. H. L. Dawes, of Massacha- setts, being present to make his statement was sworn. The following isthe SWORN STATEMENT OF wR. Thave been ready at all ti hould be desired by the com: full statement of wh: Q.—How was this matter arranged betwoen you and Mr. Brooks in reference to the money paid’ A.—The arrangement wa: made si Mr. Brooks advancing the money. and I receive! the dividends. Gave no security to Mr. Brooks when the money was advanced. Gave no not or bond. Did not think that necessary betwe father and son. —— to receive divid ge the stock. Received very shortly after one dividend in money amounting to $9,000. Did pot remember when. Has repaid a portion of the money to Mr. Brooks. Purchased the second 30 shares with money borrowed from Sidney Dillon. Mr. Brooks furnished none it. inks he paid over par for the last 30 shares of stock. Mr. Brooks has had no con nection with the last 50 shares in any way. Th whole stock, 150 shares, belonged to me, and al the dividends were mine. Mr. Brooks had no ownership in any of them; he simply advan $10,000. ‘There was no understand!ng that hi. was to derive any benefits from the stock; on the contrary, it was understood that witness was to have the whole of it tor his own ase. Brooks originally men ess, aml stated at the LOPE APE ar chhokbors. ak care ” town lots in this ork not t flker will disclose am fouml, but if they are not found, fied copy of them P EXCEPTroNs. by the eousmeal of Stole hiy to-day. IM hoktw et suet imng a chai- DAWES. , whenever it tee, to make a tever connection T have ever bad with the it_mobilier, and regret that I have not had an earlier opportunity. I Was Lever the owner of any of the stock of that corporation, yet did agree to take ten shs ot that but the agreement was rescinded e ock was transferred to me, and it ‘er Was transterted. t ement of the session in De- ad due me at the sergeant-at- 1,000 of my salary, that Uhad then > use. Tasked a colleague of mine, nt presented at the « he introd: nt the offer te « was under apprehensions of Fisk's viote that it erred in excluding proot that Stokes was 4 by unk s also mon Were on th 1! ask » mew trial points they Peshaps Giiamecgnaon bas ax ee urn, with Whom I was rooming at the thathe had the power of putting witars. |, A SEW CHARTER POR NROOKLN tion at the White House been so brilliant | Say what wh ee co yee e. and he ad- | in the anne sande ne exttlan ign | CAmwed x Mead and attended by so many clegant pled Y, = evige hat oe 4 ag he did ndteare to hold the shares | DVCR" Perfected Every one rejoiced to see the sweet kindly tace | lowe Cedar Rap ‘allroad of + Oakes Perv isore, Was an advancement by fh form of a speculation on the | [© alterme Mebew several commicstor and unites the several towns in King's county the city of Brooklyn as ad pa’ waanis, all of which ix expected to res a redact taxes and better government. hi . Mr. Brooks in the account of witness. By Judge Merrick :—Witness had no wnler standing that the $10.000 advanced could be paid back ont of the dividends of the concern. Ames, saying that he had been purebasing of him “a large amount of these bonds fer 90 cents on the dollar for his bank, and he thought it an excellent iny®stment. 1 ac- cordingly went to Mr. Oakes Ames and asked him to sell me such a bond as he had been selling of Mrs. Ogle Tayloe.and all were glad that she had emerged from her retirement and visited the house where her noble husband had been the welcome guest of so many Presidents. Th Cabinet ministers and their wives all called d r- : THE Wipow NT VLR ing the afternoon. Senators and Representa- | Sym {0 St He replicas that he max By Mr. Niblack:—Knows that be paid we- |. snout te ail inn Aang FO tives were out in force, and all the distinguished | hv of those bonds then eee eae ae Ot kot | mivim on the fifty shares, but docs not remember | ° ! beg we strangers ‘avaiied themoectvesof this opportunity any of those bonds then, for he had sold them ali. | how much. Did not know if Mr. Brooks hal oe = se the Tyler estate in givia. buthe had something else as good, aud he thought better. He would let me have for my $1,000 ten shares of credit mobilier stock. I said to him I did not know anything about that stock, ant asked him to tell me about it. He reptied 5 + I+ is a Pennsylvania corporation which had the contract to build the Pacific railroad; it is a good thing, and I think tt will make money out of it At any rate [will guarantee you ten per cent on your money, or if you don’t Want your stock at any time Pay you back your money and. per cent interest.” J told him I would think of it and let him know. I then inquired of Mr. Alley about this stock, and he said it was good stock but he did not think it was as good as Mr. Ames thought it w: my telling him that Mr. Ames offered to tee me ten per cent. he said that enough then, and I made no further inquiry but went to Mr. Ames and told him that I would take the stock. “He said i hat it was at his hom to see the family of the President. It was the first occasion When Miss Grant formally re- ceived with her mother, and she passed safely through the ordeal of criticism. General He! ace Porter received a kindly welcome from 2 host of friends, and many were the regrets that he was no longer one of the household. Later in the evening the gas was lighted in all the drawing rooms, and the scene was enhauced in brilltancy. The eastroom was well filled with promenaders and persons resting on the sotas. All admired the rich crimson carpet that now covers the floor of that magnificent room. To the foot it seems like downy velvet. —From the White House the crowd wended its way to the mansion of Senator Stewart. This house is only in size inferior to the Whit: House. There are rich_ carpets, gil and all the appliances of r Mrs. Stewart is beaming face indicates hap) As usual, she was elegant! art was suite = led sweet. D CONFESSION OF LYDiA SHER- MAN. Who was sentenced to the Conn prison Saturday, fur life, makes ten the Hereid, and shows that she poisouc persons. any agenev in procuring the last fifty shares Mr. Brooks anid that was entitled to the fifty shares additional, and told him to go ant it. Sy Mr. Mec —Didd not remember how many times he collected div! FORTY.SECOND CONGRESS. This Afternoon’s Proceedings Mowpay, January 13. SENATE.—Mr. Patterson introduced a bill for the relief of the P. E. Charch, of the District of Columbia. Keterred to committee on the Dis- trict of Columbia, Mr. Sawyer introduced a bill to incorporate the Enstern and Western Transportation Com- THE TWEED CASE. There was a large crowd present in the over i terminer this morning, to witness the open- ig of the Tweed cave. Great surprise followed & request of Attorney Phelps to postpone the case for one hour, for consultation with the Procecuting Counsel upon information in their possession, which would decide whether they would proceed with the case against Tweed. It is believed that the delay asked for was eonse- quent upon the discovery that one of the jarors is a member of the Americus club, which was founded by Tweed. ya “Miss Stew- ing with hoarseness from cold, but on all. Mrs. Stewart's sis Cary, made herself agreeable to all th of the Railroads — Several Persons Frozen to Death, Dusrgue, lowa. Jan. 12—The x tral ard Dubuque raitro A PERSONAL EXPLANATIO: and referr: n the Chicago Tri- ng that his advo- ver the $1,000 and took his accounts t for it, he saying at the timo h gf toan arucle 12, i is now 1 f Grant's a tration was +! . a i Boe R gave it to me, that if at any time I got sick lati ~ ~ ce | te Des Moines valley railroa: visite sth conor was at home on the occa- | SF "it he would take it "back aft pay | 2 selatio rat te. 6 cogan's,), King, appointed Dodge and Des Moinea. ‘The Geter Seat eee elie putes ce he’ Suan back my money and ten per cent Ten : , HRM he knew | Minnesota branch of the linois Ceutral is bat- that was cing aid his family. ere Betore he went home Thad occasion to go home © Poovey er occ BZ vd, show drifts being found from 20 te dancing and refreshments. Id, and while there Mr. fd ing ot tile . had ney —Mrs. Carlisle second matiace dens brilliant, as all her entertainment: recovered from her late indisy i to appoint ayy relative of mcth and from five to twenty Seet any position connected wit the Indian He would say farther, that since Gen- ant has heen President, norelative of his, ,atriend and neighbor of min 1 believe, an officer inthe Kansas Pa- road, came to my office and toll me of a ch Dait Gree or about the road within a body of an unknown man was found of e e eir once ~the i frozen to death at Nicolet, lowa, last 1) wrevious., Bre Wright, 3 Mr. Ames and his associate, to get possession of the drivers le salesine and the other #0 the credit mobilier ch ant came into office there was bein; rter, claiming thatit be- Lopki lative of his (Mr. 1. zen that he cannot Eve. ‘Th longed to him and bis associates, and had beon | Mint tog purer cag” Shem hee ree ley and Rock Rapids lost one paxsen- wrongfully taken possession of by M. dark to We rend: & letter from the Acting w° | ger, A. O. dcnkins, by freezing to death. ‘The meee oe 2 and these connceted with him. Sexy of fas Eien maotioe that on ae tof the passengers escaped with but As usival, the toilets Mar Learned hart ceed to rea ae told ae cast | MecI. was in the Foiian service, aml mons het | SEM inguries. ‘Two small bovs were frozen to Po gra Be Mr. Learned hit sand to me, ai ee * p b ncar Humboldt, lowa. Owing to the high- ys being badly blockaded by the storm, fears are entertained of a fuel famine at many of the interior towns. THE WEATHER Is MODERATING, and there are nulicationsef a thaw. There is « steady drizzling rain to-night im this soction. THE JANUARY THAW. Crrcaco, $ Despatches received to- night trom various points nerth and west viait by the recent storm, state that a thaw bad se im at several points. A drizaling rain isn ported. A RUSTING PARTY PROTEX TOF Crxcrynati, Jan. 1 tou Trozen to deat above Memphis, about ten day jor J. Bush. Fote May Mr. Barnes, brother-in-law of Ma ot Cevin mm, Who went to Osce hunting, December 2d. The them wae a letter from Major dated Osceola, Ark., Dec. 2s. would soon start for home. las gone to mnke ggested. Nr, L. then’said he wished to make no reservation: there had been at oi time, a young mau detailed to this serviee by his request, but that was before the Tetor appropriation. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.—Under the usual Monday's cail of states for bills aud Joint resolutions for reference on! number of bills were offered and rei among the the t Gid not want any snch_ stock. 5 “Weil, you need not take it. Twill pay you back your money and 10 per cent. interest if you pre- I told him that I'did. He thereupon set- with me in that way, allowing me interest ying back the me fore L went to Pi idend once; I doe not knowhow mach it but I think it was about 35 per cent. Whatever it was I allowed him in’ th tlement, he paying me over the balance ouly. ‘This was the end he transaction. The stock rred tome at all. I have had on with the eredit mobilier or Pacitic railroad. Neither during this nor before it, nor since its cl rained any thought or purpose ix connection with it, nor Was anything ever sug- ested to me in that conection in any way tly or indirectly, having reference to an oficial conduct of inine in or out of Cougre: Nor did anythi conneetion with it pass be- warecu me aud Mr. Ames, or any ove on other than would naturally haye passed had 1 purchased of him the jowa railroad bond Fen- deavored to get, or had I purchased ha of national bank stock or a United States bond, ither of him or of any backer outside of Con- gvess. Before and up to that time [ do not re- member to have heard the credit mobilier men- tioned, or any matter touching the Pacific railrond since the legislation of 1354, under which: it was then being constructed; nor did know of Mr. Aies’ dealings with any other p. Miss Hopkins w y trimmed, and s a pearl satin overdress rich trained skirt. — Mrs. Baxter and Mrs, Mary Clemmer Ames had a very large and distinguished rece: tion. The handsome, cheerful parlor, with its tlowers and pretty thi seems so homelike and in- viting that it is difficult to resist so many com- bined attractions and to leave in time to see all that is going on elsewher —In the evening Mrs. Dahlgren gave a dinner party, which was attended by the Marquis and Madame de Noailles, the Nayy Senator and Mrs, Sherman, Senator and Mr. Stockton ir guest, Mrs. Green, of Eliz: beth, New Jersey, and Mr. and Kennedy. Law? in the cvcnuty a joined the dinner party and passed a evening, being. agreeably entertained Daligren and her son, Lieut. Goddard. —Blacque Bey and his beautiful wite gave their usual Saturday evening musical lovers of good music and agree preciate these receptions. —There was a large crowd at tho house of Mr. Horatio King. His guosts were entertained by Professor Hilgard reading a poem oliler tan those of Homer. at two of a 3 York district Mr. He ws soper—Bill to reorganize the Tr aul to x thy 4 Mrs, Jam tating that the Major Feley’s brome mnvestigation. THT DEAD EMPEROR. Arrangements for the Fu L lon, 13.—A dispatch from Chisel- wounces that visitors continue to arrive The Empress Eugenie is seriously and her condition causes much alarm among her friends. The arrangements for the funeral ot the Emperor have now been eom- <d. It will take place Wednesday morning sen in or ont of Congress. i9 o'clock. "The remains will be conveyed ¢» — Mies} f arday | _ 1 closing this statement of all that did oceur the chapel ina hearse drawn by eight borse= Sap peepee ep ea in this transaction, desire to add that, wlth: ban Dots °. The Prince tmperial will follow” as chiet evening to a young friend who is visiting her, ired or sought to conceal in any | EM, i wreck pal hae relict of ws mourner. Nest will come the Princes of the J he entertainments for tho present week | way anything that Ihave done in this matter, | ql MF fancuck Bul for the relief of Imperial faraily, the Prince of Wales, it are numerons. General and Mrs. Hunter give Miss Grant a german to-morrow evening; M Eames gives her daughter a bail on Wednesday. Lady Thornton’s first reception will be on hursday, and ou Friday Senator aud Mrs. Frelinghuysen give a ball, and Mrs. Russell Gurney will receive. —Miss Jeffries will hold a reception Wednes- day afternoon from 2to 5 at the residence of Gen. Jefries, Scott Place. She will be assisted by Mimes Bapley, Abbott and Forney. —A morning cotemporary, in aunouncing a sociable at Masonic Pemple this evening by the New Jersey associati a little ahead of time, as our New Jersey friends, though intending to give such au entertainment, have not yet fixed upon the date. — Speaker Blaine’sreceptions will be held on the tollowing Friday evenings: January 17, Fel) ruary 7, and Febri i J have never made or authorized an; statement in ing that I could ps mittee should cal Nevertheless the wy authority or kno: ten by me te a trie ‘or voluntarily and on his own responsi: denying the statement in the New York S that Mr. Oakes Ames had, for corrupt purposes, iven me stock in the credit mobilicr. [desire e that vote a partef this te: order that all I have said, as well as al have done in reference to'thix matter, may b2- come a part of t his statement. ‘The note is as follows My Dear false 1it Tam ¢; man, iblic tiently wait until your’ coi pon me for this statemei et into May 1362, and wh ment. Appt ee THE DEATH OF NAPOLEON ILI. The Remains Laying im State. The body of the ex-Emperor Napoleon has been embalmed and is laying in state at turst. The remains have oy pe coffin and the corpse dressed in the unif a field marshal. The upper lip is bare, moustache having been cut off to facilitate taking of a plaster cast of the featares. The beard which remains is brown and bushy. The features are stern and care-worn, and have an expression of pain. The grand ‘cordon of the have claims agaiust th: ms, present, members of the diplomatic corps, the aristocracy the officers who were attached to the household of the Emperor, and the friends ot the family, ix the above ‘named r. The ladies will proceed to charch in advance of th funeral cor The procession will be of « Jaracter. 7 IBLE EARTHQUAKE. ER! A Fifteen Hundred Lites Lost. Loxpon, dan. 15.—A dispateh from Bombay saysareport las reached that rible carthyuake has occurred at town of Aline. Nothing has been heard fr the surrounding country, but it is feared tha’ there has been mach additional loss of lite. ; Which are ungloved, are dispesed in an nd natural manner, the right clasping the On the fourth finger of ft hand is a With several diamonds which was placed there by the Empress. A small cross of ex- uisite workmanship les on his breast, and on ued dor alive, ever gay Meek of ther corporation in AN Incente "8 Turky.—James M. Jaeger i« ee oe “rod a a ee a ~~ to be tried before the superior court, this tern — Mrs. Blaine’s receptions will be ueld every | (hit that T did Wot may thefall vate ee eit eeee i | the corpse are placed three sprigs of holly... A | ior stealing mules. Jaeger Ie a tas Wednesday afternoon, from 2:50 till 8 o'clock, | senuiha,! did wet pay the fall value of, with my Own | Sroesof violets ia suspended Gverthe heed” ant | Sonn th ee DOES Haven for steal- Resume darentr a " L. Dawes. | at the foot of the coffin is placed a brass camp- | ing four mules from a farmer. Jacger i= an am a 4 Ly i q To the best of his memory witness thought it | bedstead on which the Emperor died. Seated | ventor, and scons quite, likely to obtain tte —Mrs. Governor Cooke will receive on Tues- ing Of the Deosmber salon, her side at the lower end of the coffin are a days from 2 to 5 p. m., beginning Tuesday, $a 008 prize oftered by New York stare for th January 7th. Dest method of propelling canal boats by steam His invention was wi that he let Mr. Ames have the $1,000. Th: | priest and euse. The furniture of the Toom, as well ax that of the whole mansion, is dtividend was paid to him in about three week= | 1 eseribed in th I a Vangineacctins Guatiaticile v. afterwards. The transaction was reseinded in | Sample and unosten Scientific American. J: iso betor Rox um Vinoixia—The Char lottesville (Va.) ary, 1863. Knew nothing of the market THE FUNERAL CEREMONIES the patent office an appli for a patent Chronicle says: “We learn wit much ploasure of that stock. When Mr. Ames said he | will probably begin at noon on Weduestay. | detecting shallow water. It consists or am ap: ney Ener tac devennadl eaeen Bo would guarantee him (witness) 10 The Empress is mach 1. She has re- | pliauce placed ona vessel whi ive no. thought that would make it a THE FOLLOWING LETTERS trom W. Hastings were submitted to the com- ceived letters of condolence trom the Emperor of Russia and King the lands of Dr. John Woods, and there is at any the vein continues It was for the purpose of geit of Ital, Chiselburst is every reason to. belie ¥ ci crowded with visitors. Religious services were | money to for these patents that it is through the Sciptaing, lands of John Wood, jr. | pittec : held yesterday morni inthe chapel, which | powd Jacger stole tine maton. “He ie and perhaps on to adjacent lands. ‘These’ dis” was filled ¢ Princess Mathiide, Yew Haren Patia: coveries are within one-half a mile of Ivy depot, —— on the Chesa) peake and Ohio railroad.” “Watxet Kenwens.”—During the past year 2,000 pounds of walnut kernels were shipped by rail from Broadway depot in Rockingham coun- ty. They sokt at 89 cents per pound, bringing the handsome sum of $600 for these small and secmingly worthless things, The Register says: ‘These walnut kernels were gatuered inainly poor children in Brock’s Gap who had no othe’ way in which to turn an honest penny. They are used in making candy. JUDGMENT AGAINST A Bank RecEIvER.— Judge Batt gave judgment yesterday for Jos. H. Havens, who sued Teceiver of the Central bank of Brooklyn for $3,125, the amountof a ited" for collection WasutneTon, January 13th, 1573. fo repletion. Noaetl pinaes to tenn ion Rouber and Pietre, Dra. Gonnene end Gaoit . seau were present.’ Father Goddard attempted to preach, but was overcome by his fe and compelled to leave the pulpi ‘ar- rived at Chisethurst yesterday, and was received the Empress. M. Oilivier and Marshal Me- Mahon were expected there to-day. tt honor chs ‘ ry and jon magh th Of credit motutier and other stock a . Very respectfully, W. ilastixe:. rriman and Gentlemen of the Credit stimatens Commitior, Wasnixoton, January 13, 13. © by Hom, Mobricer Ine over by Gould which have yet to be cleared off. There isalso a rumor .of sume hitch testifiel ia itted aliunde) that he Me things, inelnd ing U.P. R_R. Co. and C.M. stock ‘to brib= embers of Congress to inangurate, inflnence, and carr throngh, | means of bribery ‘and | corraggion, egislation by Congress in tare road cor fone, and in cider to lay: the foundatiom for thes troduction of such proof, and_as_ te also prove the sul 0 iaeue Task that Bie ter ords in an action entitled au action In the District Court of in the c cial proceedin: used tu a judi hat ‘Cand admit y and other valns THE PRINCE IMPERIAL has already assumed the the condition of the bank, the officers obtained no title to the check. BaNcnrost,, now travel in the east, has mounted an ample beard, ty sprinkled with the frost of life’s autumn, in which, at » he called on the venerable Patriarch of the Greek church, now 92 years of age. The next day the with a beard or eame in state to as Jdng as his own, return the visit, and the eastern and western greybeards } i i ; F r e