Evening Star Newspaper, December 11, 1873, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. FUBLISEED DAILY, Sumdays Exceyted, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Peus*ylvacia Avenue, cor. 11th St. ny THE EVEMYG STAR NEWSPAPER COMPANY, “ys giv THE WERBLY STAR-P i syrear, rab ads an be paper tent loner than paid sion. | BF Bates of advertiving furnished on application. | ~ EVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip. | The receipts from this | TNTeRwAL REVENCE. source te-day were #: View Par DENT WILSON ltay o-n'ght for eo on Foreign Affaire row morning, he is grining sued Senato Casecr a ‘ The Ko re on Agricniture have | agreed (ox tting the fre ans= wie-ion by n » Seeda, Se., frum the | Department Tre Sen on Post Offices and Post Roads this morning, but beyond er- ganit referring a few matters te eub- commitices, franea*tet no hasiness, THe Seware to en session elected Mr. ¢ president yro- fem peri man, It; b 2, Poar- Taz House Committee on Invalid Pensions have agreed to report a bill increasing the pon- sion of soidters who have lost both arms, or wha have lost their eye sight, to $0 per month. The pay has heretofore been $52.59 per month. Gx. 0. O. How ann has not yet been assigned to duty, and probably will not be until the re- turn here of Secretary Belknap. Army orders during the absence of the Secretary are ‘few and far between.” ‘Tae House Committee on Appropriations, in view of the large amount of business before them, at their meeting this morning, agreed to hoid daily sessions during the hoiid rom 12 to 4 o'clock. Naval ORDERS.—Midshipmen Thomas S. Pluvkett and Henry McCrea, and Paymaster F.T. Gillett, have been ordered to recruiting duty at Cbicage. Assistant Paymaster S. Cathoun bas b detached from the Saugas, Pt t accOn rdered to -€ RE MEETING of the H. Ar ase Comraittee on Naval Affairs this morning, Joseph McFarland was clected clerk. The cases of several o! ers of the navy ing to be placed on the a tive list were taken up, bi mmodore Preble. reached. Ame remark The present with pecusiar force the Nowhere ble except in COLLECTOR oF INTER- M. Parker has been | Iv WAS REWARS ber of Congres r Mr. Stephens nad ¢ his speech in the House t and be moving In the matter of a on into the aire ? : rail be charges ot thay were con bged traad jande. SEvFRAT. DELEGATES rights convention were at t ecutive Man- sion to-iay. Among thore who paid their re- speets to the President were the ¢ from Missouri and Mifriesippi, and two tions from Virginia. The interviews were c: fined entirely to the extensions of courte: and no speeches were m Tre Senate Committee on Mines antt Mip to-day and orgamized. It adjo meet on the tirst Monday in January, an after on each Monday. T there- | @ committee trans- pg, because of the T The is morning Me. Davis, ering to prov the tay ajor Ben. F etaphical eke the House 4} ee in charge ¢ ld a yn th morn igh have beer aw ve at « thorough examtn | Fiams on the #1 | be be | je Lben V&!. 42—-N2. 6466. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1873. Society. The Wednesday receptions were not many, but were agreeabic, and visitors plentiful, con- sidering the early stage of the season. Mrs. | Fish’s parlors were well filled. Mrs. and Miss | R chardson received their callers with their a eustomed grace and courtesy. Mrs. Ames,of New York, represented her mother, Mre. Dela no, as the fatter was not feeling equa! to tho reception ef cuesta, being mach depressed in spirits at the Joss of her lovely little grandsoa, cht of Mr. and Mrs, Jona Deland. ‘ — Lady Thornton is, we regret to =sy, quite ill, as also ber daughter, who has been for some weeks suffering trom @n attack ef mala- | rial Yever. rday were Mad ges. Mrs. Alex Shept }. Frank Howe of Now Yor —The beautiful drawing rooms of Justice | Swayne were filled on Tucsday evening with all the beauty and talent fren Obio now { Washington, The purty was given to Governor Noyes and his wife, and the guests were re quested to assemble at the seasonable hour of 7 p-m. Itis surprising to see how many delight- vl people represent the Buckeye state at the Pational capital. Senator and Mra, Sherman were present, of course. The Hon. Mr. Thur- man and wife were represented hy Mrs, Mc Cormick. Mrs. Dahlgren, one of the recog- mized leaders of society, was surrounded by @ ciccle during her General Garticld ant his sweet little wire headed the Ohio delegation of the Honse. Mr. Charles Ewing was as agree- able as the Ewing family eneral and Mre. Jeffries put ia a lirst-class# appearance, bat the most charming and attractive feature ap peared in the person of Mrs. Henry B. Banning, the wite of tha Liberal party in the House. Mrs. Banning’s profusion of beautiful blonde hair fell about her youtuful face and reunded neck in sueh wise that her head would have made a perfect representation of that of the Madonna, but for its sonthfal expression. — The early hours observed by the judgeemp- tied the rooms in time for most of the guests to make part or Hon. Fernando Wood’s entertain. ment, where two thirds of Congress made their ance. A good thing was sald by Mr. nm the appearance ef Mr. Lawrence Ohio, whom he greeted as “the late Mr. ‘ * he added known to all, and bi ten. —The german this evening will be merrily danced at the home of the Missce Coftin, diag! ters of Prot. Coffin of the Navy Departm n not taxe p! ng, but on next Wednesday evening 7th instant. r8 cannot be forgot TER purpose of the application of Senator Windom this mormng that the select committee on transportation be allowed to sit during the holiday recess, was to enable the committee to visit New Orleans and other southern points. A statement prepared by the committae show? that they have traveled during the last r of Congress an aggregate for one person of over 60,60 miles. and haye been engaged in the! work an aggregate for 0} day tbe total expenditures of the committee tui hotel t c., AmOUnt to enly © leave as A Mystery.—The Treasury department is advised that the collector of customs at N: York bas packages con the missing m and of his 28" ig ‘Mary Celests child. It wilt be remom- ed that the vessel was found derelict on th: ninjared, and with her cargo cts of all on board apperen! J undis on ber from New York. t od child andt ertously isa a ve never by beara avery ex m bas bern te certain their fate. vovage the vote tem. o! onthe question of the preat the Senate to-day, Senator ed in Lis seat, w leasant expression, and calmly z he. Senator’ Thurman sx reading from @ printed hole ma ihe were profoun ing tn bi as if he te ely of form ncement of the Tote y to Mr. Carpenter and The Senators w trom Mr. ¢ ly acknowledgment of tho peid bim wns th grateful thank arp JUDGE UNDERWOD’s St :. r & rather Interesting contest for the po-iiion o! judge of fhe U. S. court for the tern district ot Virgiais, and the candidates do not be- come less the days roll by without an appointment. Who the successfnl candidate will be iv one of those * things’ at just at the nt tin no one can find out. Colonel has been prominently mentioned tion with the office, has not presente »ylication for it, and ig ‘understood not ong those who would be very glad to have ton, but friends of that gentleman are y t he should receive the ap- polntment. Mr. S. F. Beach is spoken of in high terms by many who have had interviews With the President and Attorney ¢ icet; while the ‘¢ We em probable that the President unt: next week. Are. H her of Congress fr the state or Georgia, merly Vice Presi dent of the Seuthern Contederacy, made his first speech of this session this moruing on th repea! of the salary He wore ducing 1 deliver a smoking cap E d vel He leaned on 8 bis left arm, and with ted wi ervtch suppo his tight ¢ bring force @ hist a down on the desk of Mr. ania, who bas a seat He faced the repub! and seemed to addres: his remark arly to that portion of the Houss. He at & member of Congress should com he highest salary, 1 ities imposed upon by wed incomes of norchants, to shc ge Killing r, of mroediately in Wain «bor did not nsnally command as rates i to those engaged in pro | oral and mechanteal pursuits. He stated that had be been a member of Congress at the the bit the mea: no matter her he vote retained the ay i me stit nije ) and belonged to him, just as cleariy d any recompense for Congressional labor. why tifications tet. le army for actual ser- > not « dificult vice im case of an eme accomplishment, and ju zation has ‘taken in” very thoroughiy by the Gene other prominent officers of the army, w * rhe wake and ready for immediate act. the tocsin of war be sounded Govenvon Srzrns Ps 5 § ‘ E I z aL Ed 3 4 & & & g § g 2 ¢ bia isan indorsement by tion as the originator and wements which have so tue Senate of his « director of the imy His voice, though shrill, was loud enough to be heard from all -ections of the chamber and the es. and bis speech was tively. Upon i congraiulations. MARRIAGE OF SECRETARY BELRNar.—Aq cording to the understanding of those who should be well informed, the Secretary of War, Gen. W. W. Belknap, was married to-day, at Harrodsburg, Kentucky, to Mrs. Bower, a lady | whose name it isonly necessary to mention to arouse the interest of our readers. Mrs. Bower | chose her native place for the celebration of her marriage. Her father, Dr. Tomlinson, was one OF the most highly respected citizens of central changed the appearance of this city it respectable as a national metrop. Henry A. Willard, formerty of Willara’= one of the most enterprising and respectable | ¢ tizens, was also confirmed as a member oi Civ Board of Public Work: m fe Patent Cases Brroue Coxcnnss.—The Kollins White breech loading gua (patent case) is again before Congress (ur extension. This is the bill Once vetoed by President Grant, and in General Butler issaai to Lave been re- a+ counsel for the clamant. The Aken’s ae Tejera machine extension case, | ast session by Congress, Bas been again tntreduced FE setcrred to the Committee ¢ : a oa ee 'VISIANA Comwtusts._The Senate | attractive as were all | have been better Kentucky, and his daughters have been cele. bisted belles in -s ‘ tule superstition of the besutiful seems to fi of truth from wit are too well known in Washington to need con ment or encomium at the present time. it is eu fticient to say that if the friends of General Belknap had chosen for him the could not | leased with the he has | selected for himself, nor have such strong rea- son to expect for him happiness in his married | life. Mrs. Rower, now Mrs. Belknap, will grace | and adorn the position she las accepted’ aud | rove herseit in every way ay ‘of the noble | hay Committee on Privileges and Elec! meet ‘Sgais (O-morrow and will listen to onan nts in | {he case of the contestants for the United Stat-s Senswrship from Loutsiana—Gen, MeMillan and P. B. 6. Pinchback. Mr it. SOgt will presevt an argument in behalf of 3 ie jan, and Sr. Etward C. Billings one tn af the claims of Pinebback. Ti e Will pertain almost wholly Sasestgauice before the co MeMii- support reason to be proud. ‘ss desire of General Belknap and his bride made the wedding an exceedingly quietone. Mrs. Belknap’s sister, Mrs. Bow- man, and her brother, br. Tomlinson, reside in ogee for that reason, as woll as her wish to have no parade about her wedding, fee eshocted this beantifub little town for the event. Secretary Belknap and his bride. will bein Wastieeteg fa few da: Fil chats eben Busca oer ” is furnished for them, - Ei ‘The expre: ushand of whom she has and wil 80 much | | | ge Tacrspay, December 11. SRNATE.—In the absence of the Vice Presi- dent, Mr. Anthony mored that the Hon. M. &. Carpenter, of Wisconsin, be elected as Presi- dent pro tem. Mr. Stevenson nommated fer Presideat pro fem. the Hon. Allen hurman, of Ohio. Messrs. Anthony and Stevenson were ap- Fe ted as tellers by the Seeretary, aud the itsof Senators being coliected aid counted it wae found that Mr. Carpenter hud received 32 voteg and Mr. Thurman had received 10 votes and two blank votes were cast. Mr. Carponter having received the largest miber Of votes, was declared by the Secretary 1h duly elected as President pro ton-, and accord- ing)y took the chair, being escorted thereto by Mr. Thurman. ©n assuming the chair Mr. Carpenter sald : + Senators, please accept my grateful thanks. The journal of yesterday's proceedings was then read by the Secretary. ©n motich of Mr. Anthony, the Secretary was directed to notity the President and the He of Kepresentatives of the election of Mr. Car- penter as President pro (om. Mr, Cisyton introdaced bill extending the time for selection of swamp and overtlawel lands in Arkansas, under the act of March 1860. Referred to Committee on Public Lands. Mr. Gordon introduced bill to provide for the transmission of magazines, newspapers, and todieals throngh the wails. Referred to Committee on Post Offices. Mr. Wright, asa member of the Committee on Finance, asked to eny that he did not ap- prove of either of the resolutions reported frorma the Finance Committee yesterday, bat had con- sented to that reported by Mr. Sherman in order,to get the question bofore the Senate. He wished 10 say that he was not in favor of inta. tion, but was in favor of sucb an addition to the currency asthe increased population and the business interests of the country demanded. Mr. West offered concurrent resolution to ad- jonrn from December 19 to January 6, whieh was laid over—Mr. Morton objecting to its con- sideration. Mr. Howe introduced bill to provide for the appointment of # commission to regulate the sale of alcoholic liquors. Relerred to Comrut- tee on Finance. Mr. Buckingham offered a resolution to pay to the widow of the Inte -lohn M. Morris, ev- eeuttve clerk of the Senate, 51/0 for funeral expenses, and in addition two months’ pay. Referred to Committee on Contingent Expenses. Mr. Windom asked, in behatt of the Select mittee on Transportation, that it have an- thority to sit during the recess atsnch places as it might select, with authority to send for per- sons and papers. Agreed to. Mr. Buckingham introduced bill for the relief of certain tribes of Indians on the northern su- nde Referred to Committee on introduced bill to incorporate street aud South Washington rallroa Referred to Committee on District of Co- bia Mr. Gordon introduced a resolation calling on the Postmaster ¢ ment of the an the franking privi be printed. Mr. Davis offered sesolution directing the Secretary of the Seuate to furnish a statemout of all the information in to the compensation of foundation of the govern nt of the arative amounts requi and 1873, with the na or tn 1573 did not draw c.; which was ordered to be printed. r. Sumner called up his bill on the tinances and proceeded to argue in favor sumption and against inflation, then, on his motion, referred to the Comaitice on Finance. Mr. Johnson call nerai for a de the ni up bill to remove pr disabilities of 3 $. Boeock, and Harvey, of \ dohn H.’Reag Texas. ' Pas Mr. Sherman organ tion of national ation Mr. Bayard hoped this bill would not be pissed Without consideration. He did not scx where Congress had the pi wnks for d sition to the g er to char! ould be removed P end he hoy thar effect would be taken at t al bank, SC any private citizen, nators would not enter into @ discus- generat banking sy The bill was then laid over. n,afler an executive tilt Monday, OF RKEPRESENTATIVES.—Mr (Pa.,)on leave, introdaced a resolu tion calling upon ths Secretary of the Treasurs for a sti t of the money refunded 4 March 4, 1575, 0n account of customs daty an internal revenue previously paid into the Treas- ury, with the names of the parties to whom paid, the amounts, aud on what arficles paid. with the reasons for such payments, and the law under which the same were made. Ke- ferred to the Committee of Ways and Means, Mr. Orth (Ind.) introdaced ‘@ resolution di- recting the Committee on Railways and Cauals to Inquire inte the expediency of the constrac- tion of a ship caval connecting the waters of Lake Michigan and the Wabash river. Adopted. Mr. Parker (dio.) introduced a resolution directing the Committee on Elections to inves tigate audreport the hest methodor ei President and Vice President, and pro tribune! to ust and settle all ucetions of contest that may arise under such election Adopted. ° Mr. Harris (Mass.) introduced a resolution dirceting the Secretary of War to cause an ex amination atd survey of the Larbor of liing. », Mass., with a view to the improvement of its navigation by dredging. iteterred to the Committee on Commerce. Beck (Ky.) introduced a resolution bg the Postmaster General to imivem Congress how many employes of al! grades wil! be re to carry Into effect the proposed rs th, also, how many would be red by postal’ telegraph system Adopted. ‘the reguiar order wa b the nanced, and the 1. aud to devote the nat pro- sate ot the public lauds to the edu- 1 of the people. bill Peas read, when the commiltee ved its claim to the remainder of the hour, and the House resutoed the consideration of 2K SALARY BILL. Mr. Poland (\'t.) addressed the Hosein sup- port of his propesed amendment tothe bill, con- fining the reduction to the pay of Senators, Re: resentatives aud delegates, and looking to restoration of back-pay to the Treasury. He said that his conscience was not so tender as to prevent him taking the pay allowed, nor hai he sought to make @ display by returning it to the Treasury. He desired to make the return in compliance with jaw, Mr. Stephen: (Ga.) next addressed the House, Referring to the comments of the press npon what it denominated the ‘salary grab,” or “buck pay steal,” he deprecated the manner in which the measure had been characterized. He Tegarded the position of journalist as the bigh- in the land, but he would in all sincerity say to the press that im speaking to the mass of the people the greatest care should be taken in looking to the correctness and truth of its state- ments. Alluding to an expression made by Mr, Tremaine, ot New York, relating to dems: gueism, he said there never was a statesman that was not a dem: ie. To bea statesman it was necessary that he should be a demagogne and retlect the best ju its of the people, But there were two of aes, the genuine one, the real statesman, the sham = of th wa magogue. The genuine one leads the le, the sham panders fo thelr errors and prejadines, The real ai with elo- masses to his support. .s to the responsibility for the measure, he said that the analysis or the vores seen, about an equal pi and republican ® of the measure. He sus- tained the taken by Mr. Tremaine, that fix the pay ors own members aed it pay own mem! & wise provision. In the: erument some of the i bave drawn the back pay. If the press ed the expediency of the act let them say $6, and wot attack the morality or virtue of those who thought it expedient. A representa- tive in the hail of Congress ought to be a man of mental calibre, Intellect, education and training to command the highest wag TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR. WARLIKE. ANOTHER SENSATION FROM CUBA. Tie Havanese Going to Fight Al Americans Phreatened With Hanging and Mavy Leay- ing the Istand, New York, December 11.—A dispatch Key West, ida, rays: “A resident o} York just arrived from Havana says thet al fortifications tn the harbor are underg patrs, and there is no cessation daring the mgut or on Sunday. The volunteers drill ewry evening. The Virginius is fitted ont as nationa gunboat under the commaud of the lieutena: who firet bearded her frem the Tornado, anc fully manned and equipped. The volunteers openly say when she leaves every American in Coba goes into the air. The officers said to the informant wlen on the wharf ‘teil the Ameri cans we prefer to settle this matter w.th car- bines.” Many Americans are preparing t leave. Commander Cushing was granted an interview with the prisoners at Santiago, bu was only allowed to see those who claimed American citizenship, aud was not allowed to taik with them.” m Affairs in Texas, THE ELECTION. Garveston, Texas, December 11.—Al! addi tional election news received here show in creased democratic majorities. YELLOW PRVER. A special dispatch to the News reports cases of yellow fever at Columbus. INDIAN ATROCITIES. The Vews also publishes the following special San Antonia, Texas, December 10.—Un the 5th instant Indians attacked three men seventy five miles from San Antonio, mortally wound ing a man named George Bell. Berry was shot in the leg, and Mix had his arms pinioned to sides withan arrow. The Indians drove of 7 head of horses. ‘ Latrr.—The Indians in their raid on the Neu ces river killed twenty-four ‘persons, mostly sheep herders. A son of Mr. Gray, of Santiage rapehe, was also killed. Back Giranes, in com- *mand of a party of citizens from Corpus Christi is in pursuit of them. Thicty Indians attacked Rens’ ranche and captured %8 horses. No per- son was killed. The Indians are suppo: to be Comanches. They caine upon two Mexicans. one of whom jnm ped into a well to save himself and they caught the other, stripped him and threw him into the same well. At anothor ranch, where thirteen ranchers were drying sheep, the Indiaus killed seven of the men and hong them to trees. The whereabouts of the other six are unknowo. sa + : The London Fox Continaes Loxpon, December 11.—The dence tog whict set in Tuesday last continues this morsing ‘This almost unprecedented condition of th mosphere, even for this city, is having effect on Unsiness. Navigation on the r very dangerous. No vessels have arrive fortwo days, captains tearing to move the fog, lest they should come in collision Other cratta, For some reason the cattle show at Agric turel Hall is a fa jome of the bea: perishing, and the many others on vith exbi n have withdrawn them. The covers an area of about fifty square. of which London i4the cente: where throu. England there was on, December 11. Kimt of No. 10 ‘Common street, strangled his w cut his stop-daughter’s throat, and commit! suicide this morning. Domestic trouble is poved to have Leen the cause, Pp Kimball was 5 old, and had becn married about two years. Co ja Wales, his step-danghter, wa ii years , and the murdered wife about 4 years old. (Second D Obarlestown th blackemith, em kept a few boar being an indust consisted of his wif his step-danghter, M ij, and one er two domestics. Kirshal! committed suicide some ye insani! New York Notes NG AND 60.8 MASPOR New York, December 11.—Th A.W King & Co. are compelled yemporariy to ss a tion by the: pend. owing t c foeford, the actual lous of money, they sky, wi not exceed $16,000, MORDER IN THE S¥COND DERE John McDermott, who killed his blows of a hammer and then attempted was allowed by the district attornoy to : plea of murder in the second degree, this morn- ing, aud was remanded for sentence. THE TRIAL OF MRS. MERCELLA METZ ER, the clairvoyant, indicted with Dr. Comuis, of New York, and E. K. Kimball, of Newark, ‘for the murder of ida W, Vail, by abortion, was concluded in Jersey City te-day. ‘he jury re- guil f turned a verdict 0} The Wa Spain, REPORTKD CARLIST VICTORY. _ Bavorne, December 11.—The Carlist in this city, claim to have received in of another victory of their forces over the Span- ish government troops. One republican gen- eral is said to have been wounded, and a num ber, of officers kitied, including ‘several col- onels. Maprip, Decem 1t.—Lopez Domini bas accepted commund of the government forces before Cartagena, Attempted Kidnapping of F aren. unta, wr Chi. Wesrcnrstre. umber t!.—A citement ening at the Ma: House. can! Dr. Bruner, of Calilc with three attempting to children from the possession of 1s wi n the pending of as ner fearing such an inher room. 1 dre re remoyi was foiled. he iandiady aud atte = Bazaine’s sentence. Parts, December 11. —S the jude ment of the court was provounced against Mar shal Bazaine last evening, he requosted that his son _— be allowed to visit him in nrizon. H also reiused to avail himself of the right of ap- peal. President MacMahon will to-day decide whether he will listen to the appeal of the court for mercy and commute the sentence of the condemned man. —— Alarming Iliness of Prof. Agassiz New York, December 11.—A Bustou special reports that Professor Agassiz’ iliness has taken an alarming turn. Tie symptoms wore ne wore favorable last evening, ‘The base or the Drain is seriously weakened, and paralysis of the whole muscular system ts feared. 4 pow By bhd ate Conviction of an Embezzler. Srrixcrixtp, December 11—Theodore A Wick, late treasurer of Clara county, on trial on the charge of embezzling $90,000 of ie pub- lic funds, has been convicted on several counts, amounting to $90,000. He will be sentenced to-day. A Delaulter Seutenced, Crxcinvati, December 11.—Thomas Tick. the defaulting treasurer of | county, (hio, was to-day sentenced to one year’s hard labor in the pemitentiary, and to cost of the trial and fa fine of $60,000, ee . lees. Tee New Jersey Dinnxn.—The citizen: of New Jersey temporarily residing in Washing- ton gave & dinner to the representatives of New Jersey in official position, at Willard’s last evenin, Among those present were Secre- Supreme Courts Senator Fretinghiognen, Gow me aysen, Gov. Shepherd Jex-Goy. Marcus 1. Ward. ig nead tatives Scudder, Hamilton and Hazleton. bec- tary Robeson peeniaed, and on the removal of the cloth, delivered an eloquent speech upon bis native state. He closed by announcing the first regular toast, ‘‘The State of Jersey,” which was responded to by Senator Freling- buysen. Other toasts were given, and were re- to as follows:—The Supreme Court of United States.” by Mr. Justice Bradley; Guests,” ve nen Ag ing Start, TWO CENTS. District Adairs in Congres PROCERDINGS OF THE HOUSE CONMITTER THE DISTRICT TO-DaY. The House Committee on the District of Co inmbia helt a meeting this morning. All bills relating to street railroads were laid on the table for future action. A memorial was uider discussion, but no ac tion taken thereon, from the Board of Trae o° Georgetown, D. ©., and a report of a committer who have investigated the subject, asking tha! the (uaw-way ong bridge of the Vir ginia channel be increased to a width uot les than one hundred feet, and requesting tha’ be opened at any hour of the day or right. The committee id its next mesting on Monday next. Gen. Chipman was in attend ance this morning, although still in feeble health, THE 12TH STREET AND sovTH TEROAD, to-day introduced a bil WASHINGTON am Honse on Monday of that day, for t strect and South Was this city. ain'Tae St yn of the ailway, in SENATOR ScNER speaks with bis old time force, and shows ne trace of his late indiposi- tion, Personat.—Hon. Marcns 1. Ward, of New and Gen. Adam E. King, of baltimore, Willard’s botet. Postar CaRps.—The Post Office department is again receiving large quantities of postal cards, the shipment of which had been tempo- rarily interrupted by the Bre at Springtield. As soon as the report cireulatedin the Senate galleries to-day that Representative Stephens, of Georgia would speak in the Honee this after- noon, —— —— to leave, and in a few min- utes ‘the galleries were nearly empty, and s large throng were on their way to the House. A number of Senators also weut over and listened for a few minutes to Mr. Stephens’ remark. When, on the 2th of November, the protoco! was signed by the Secretary of State and Ad miral Polo, the agreement was conclusive, and required no indorsement of the governments of the United States and Spain,as the basis had previously been settled by them. The stipu tion of the time, manner, and place of surren- der of the Virgimus and surviving passengers and crew, &c., which was reserved in the pro- tocol, was signed on Monday. The surrender of the \irginins and the men are to take place on S Captain Lowry, of the Canan. hours’ consultation with Sec the chiefs of the burea sterday, during which of the’ salute to the as they could be ut! beson at the Navy departm the details and flag were arran present. 7 The Wilmington, De ublicly whipp @7 The marriage of the Duke of Edinburg with the danghter of the Czar ot ia bas beeh postponed until Februar @7-A call for a meeting of day C e & Co. has at tl a. m., im the delphia SPECIAL NOTICES. Dreka'’s Dictionary Blotter. editors of { ior Jamuars 'y buiidi i Mrs. Jones’ Cough Mixture FOR THE CURE OF COUGHY, COLDS, HOARSENESS, CROUP, INFLUENZA, AND FOR THE RELIEF OF CONSU nv PATIENTS IN ADVANCED STAl OF THB DISEASE. t rons Congh Me ‘Cough Mixture bas « F seasous. This popn ite extraordinary merits ally specialty t take Pricus—Lar . #1; stpall, >) cents. For sal uly By ARTHUR NATTANS, Draggist mal Corner 2d and D streets northw Batchsiorts Hair Vye is tho best In ne only true and perfect Hair Dye; sisappointment, harmless, reviadl lwek or brown; at all arugaista, rest New Yerk, LECTURE L*® tuse t THR BEXEPTT OF PATBICK’S NEW CHUKCH, KEANE. 87 BY REV J.J 20s LINCOLN HALL ¥. HAYDEN, Tu AST. Taesitar ove day ev Bas’ erved so st Warren Choate x Oo, agten ectures begin promptly atgo’clock, Doors oper at? THE AGASSIZ SCIENTIFIC COURSE wil nin FEBRUARY. de FESTIVALS. SIRST GRAND STATE RECEPTION AND SUCIASLE FOR THE SEASON OF SAND 1-74, The PENNSYLYA REPUBLICAN As: CIATION will inaugurate the Boctable season ho.ding their first URAND KECSPTION AND SOCIABLE WEDNESDAY aton licketa, ad upder wt, 32, of the ciation NIN sing ¢ eT » Dec. 17, ntleman snd ladle ed from ane: Departments. _ EDUCATIONAL. Exe ISH AND FRENC west; Miss V, FAUST. taxes for French and @ ADAME s8€ Merete grate Baticn Lanacs lemoiselie FLORENCE SCHLIEOK ER, (for are pupil of t t masters of the Parix ryatory of Music.) er of the Piano Fort inging RESIDENCE, 734 13th STREET,N.W Circulars to be hiadat ihe principal Music Stores decd-eolw Etee As diy + SUHOOL for Young ‘LE 16th street uorth (pai, Special advan Beco." Pri roa. HLIBCKER, UuUTION. MRS. E, A, STETSON LOQEE will give lessons Diivately or in classes Reading~ for benefit of church or benevol nt objects, Stammering aud all defects of specch speed remedied. Residence, 76 H street northwest. decl-Im RS. SA. PEOK'S SELEOT BCHOOL FOR MBs cra Wha 24tH. REMOVAL. REMOVAL. DEVLIN&CO., HAVE REMOVED LADIES’ GOODS, TST. RECEIVED $00 DUZEN TEN-TUCK ED SKIRTS, AL 83 CENTS. £0, CLEMISES AT SAME PRICE WELLER, 715 Market Sp LADIES CLOAKS AND SUITS in the € FRENCH CORSETS AT DCCED PRICES BEST PARIS KID GLOVES st Sle Pair. HATE SWITCHES AT $6, WORTH _deeW-im 8. HELLER. 713 Market Spare M RS, SELMA KUPPERT, 614 Oth Street, Opp Calls the attention of the Ladieeto her iar Clogant assortment of 2 Patent OMce, FANCY AND WOBSTED GOODS, SUITABLE FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS, especially Embroidered CUSHIONS, SLIPPER CASES, LIGHT SCREE SUSPENDERS, CIGAR CASES, and SLIPPERS on nav ase, Cloth and Velvet, SLIPPER ¢ RACKS, EK BOARDS, HAT and TOWRL andsomely carved in wood de itr MISS E. A. MeCORMICK 909 PExs NOK (up stairs) A large and elegant assoriment of D BONNETS and a a = ROUND HATS, constantiy on Orders for DRESSES, &c., illed by Mies CED NEY, of New York city novel tr s™ BOSE'S HUUSE or INDUSTRY DR) Ladies’ TROSSEAT’ pleted et the shortest notice. VIS-Im 2023 @ stroe’, between ith and tat. & MME. L. P. JEANNEGET have jast returned from Paris with a chotce aa- sortment of Bonne: Hats, Latest nov- cities in millinery goods, Show room in Washington, 410 lth street, one door from Penn. avenue; Baltimore, S3_N. Charles lew York, lith st., near Broadway. tion paid to bridal and mou dreskmaking {n ail its branch J B. YOUNG'S Par- ning or- novi ie nie Head vei YORK BAZAAR. fsshionsble Hoadguartcrs for y PS. HOSIERY, WancY GoOrS BU UNDERW FAR, ONS, At lowest market prices to all. ccis-tr 441 SEVENTH STRERT, NEAL §. dt ADIESURNOH STARCH ENAWEL the best article in the world for doing ap Linen or Moulin. Tt imparts a beautiful gow to Die fanric For sale by Grocers. SENHAM & CO. Mannfactnrors, Be HAM So West Lombard rest, Janls-ly Baltimore, Maryinsa. MADAME ESTHER, 618 13:4 street » IVE "just returued from New York with th styles of HUMAN HALRB, cheaper than ever, Ali shade braids, 8 inches - RLS Fars large sepe-tr QTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. DYEING RsTaB °° LISEMENT—ESTABLISHED 1519) The oldont sud largest of itt Kind ithe conntry tay be inthe world, | A. FISHER, Agent, GLS Sth strect, betwean F an! G BN. B—Guarantes given that ao color rubs off, bring your acticles soon, to get them back iu time, 4. FISHER, FiKST CLASS SOOURES, G1" Kh street, oppowite Patent (Mice SPECIALTIES UF fils SOLE Phe joaued without taking the: hes clothes cleaned withc 2 ing. Grease spots removed effectually, #0 that the) ever show again. ap. Kid Gioves cleanet on short yotice. Prices mod erate; punctuality guarantecd, sepl-ay DRY GOODS. p * Goods ror | MOLIDAY PRESENT! ERCHIEE OTIONS DRY GOUDs, ETO ALL BOGAN & WILT _declo-tr 1O1S sad LOBE Tih «Ft h we REDUCTION EXTRAGKDINAK YT PRINTS, 6\ cents. BEST PLINTS, 10 conte. APER OAMBRIC.10 AT CAMBR' ELEGANT PAKIS KLDS, 69 cents, c ORSETS, 57% cre. ooops , COTTONS and DRESS GOODS « ow v9 PRODMEAD & cv.. 205 F stroet, bet. Wich and Tstn, ELVES SDE Alpacas and other Dros Goods at popular prices, Blankets, Comforts, Flannels, Shectings aud at greatly reduced fgures, Dry Goods of ail kinds at right prices, Bargains In Geut's and Ladies’ Linen Handker fs EMORY BAXTER, JATIONAL BANK i UNITED STATE. Southwest cor. of 7th and D sts., Washington, D. 0 Collections made on al! paris of the Umsed Sales, Prompt attention given to all business before the Departments of the Government. CLE 20.000 Surpios Fund, $100,000. FITZHUGH GOYLE, Onsbier. [octiT ic) Pree't. NAMERICAN SAVINGS BANS, #15 SKVENTH STREET, ‘BK THE Post Or#ice Dewar re: 98.mM.to4 pm, Saturd: to receive dop EPUBLIC TOR ¥, A. EBERLY, V. Proat MATTINGLY, Seo ,0.8. PRENTISS,Cana'r ° PREEDNANS SAVINGS AND FRUas COMPANY BANEING HOO: 1607 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUS, (Opposite U ALL PEOFITS pat to DEPOS rest, not exceeding 7 per © INTEREST on One D frst of ach Month. 8B? Open frow: a.m. toe Saturdays, (doposite only ,) 6% to _vi-te B ARK ae ae J. H. SQUIRE & CO., 1446 PENNSYLVANIA AVENC OrrosiTZ WittaRn’s Horsey WASHINGTON, D. 0 ‘8 per cent. iniorest paid on deposiss. lect everywhere, Figo oficers in te Ary Daubed in sdvene ap? Ot BIGELOW. ina | Banker, €43 D STREET, near Seventh, Pays INTEREST ON DEPOSITS, makes COL- LEOTIONS, and transacts all business connects with Backing. ops-ly BASE FOR THE FERBT. DE. WHITE, Cxikorovisr, oppwsite the Treas: #0 the sh Treasury.) Gs Lam and op mj Wednootage ane 3 ; CHARLES HELDSIECE a MPAGNES, FOR SALE BY. Eyncrrat. Gaocees amp INS MERcuants, DISCOUNT FOR CASH! DISCOUNT FOR CASH! DISCOUNT FOR CASH! 10 PER CENT. DISCOUNT! 10 TER CENT. DISCOUNT! 10 PER CENT. DISCOUNT! LOCKWOOD, HUFTY & TAYLOR, NIA AVENUE, ded to comtinue te offer their entire tock of LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN'S F FURNISHING GOODS AT DISCOUNT OF Pen CENT. ON ALL CASH ALES UNTIL JANUARY On acconnt of the coutinusd condition. the temporary 4: some goods. Our stock is now complete in ali comprises fall lines of— LADIES’ OOTTON HOSIERY, LADIES’ MEBINO HOSTEEY, LADIES’ S1LK HOSIERY, LADIES’ MERL RWEAR, LADIES’ CLOTH GLOVES LADIES’ DOGSKIN GLOVES, LADIES’ CASTOR GLOVES, LADIES’ CASTOR GAUNTLETS, LADIES’ BUCK GAUNTLETS, LADIES’ DUGSKIN GAUNTLETS, an Tamense Stock of the CELEBRATED SEAMLESS KID GLOVES MISERS’ COTTON HOSEERY, MISSES’ MERINO HOSIERY, MISSES’ MERINO UNDERWEAR, MISSES’ CLOTH GLOVES, MISSES’ KID GLOVES, And elarge and handsome stock of WATERPROOF CLOAKS AND EN1i- LISH WALKING JACKETS FOR LADI NS WEAR: We bave jcst CLOTH GLOVES, CASTOR GLOVES, DOGSKIN GLOVES, BUCK GAUNTLETS KID GLOVES, In one and two butt pened an olngant stock of and in all shades and a. ¢ Extraordinary Inducements To Gentlemen OFFE cD BY LOCKWOOD, HUFTY & TAYLOF % PENNSYLVARIA AVENUE. We have determined that onr Blirt Factory «hs!t be Pept running in full fore this winter, and be op cur bands employed, and have therefore Cowciuled to offer as au Lducement TO ALL OCB CUSTOMERS WHO WILL VOR US WITH THEIR ORDEES NOW WILL MAGE Fa- we A Discount of 10 Per Cent. FOR CASH On AM Special Orders for Shirts, WE MAEB FOUR QUALITIES. OUR PRICES FOR SIX SHIRTS ane $15.00, $15.00, 821.00, §24.00, aaa of 10 per cent. w make six cost $13.50, g1620, 15.99, g81.60.9 This discount I an inducement never offered by aby Mauufacture ob special orders, Consider the saving of 0, e210, On every one-balf doren shirte, which ts sufficlent to purchase mauy other mecesary articles. ‘We make the celebrated PALMER'S PATENT DOUBLE-YOKE SACQUE SHIRTS, si earein the wil euttas "ar esr, “og