Evening Star Newspaper, January 27, 1874, Page 1

—— THE EVENING STAR. ! PUBLISHED DAILY, Sundays Excepted, | AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Penusylvania Avenue, cor. Lith St. sY THE EVEVING STAR NEWSPAPER COMPANY, | 8. BH. MAUPPIANN, Prev't. cred by carstere to TREN ORNTs reR Pex Moxtn. Ooptes at mat!—three mon! o year, $5. WEEELY STAR—Paplished Friday—91.20 ~ BF Invariably in advance,in both cases,aud | Bo paper sent longer than paid for, BF Rates of wivertixing furnished on application. Ween, ox he "AMUSEMENTS. _ ATIONAL THBATER. WEDNESDAY EVE GRAND COMPLIMENT tendered hy the citizen MR. J.0.8 Jenzary 2st AMY Tes rLHON ra LUKD DUST REARY MARRIE cupportd by the company form FURD 5 OF KBA HOUSE | 2 hacteof | RTO A ene fob Sacket | Gin mv y im the cast ar9'ts | ME ALYXANDER DAY Ar 10-10, A CONJUGAL LESSUN by an MAYHEW. MARRIED AND SETTLED, with Mr. FORD’s Company. AP kindly volunteering M*setc TemrLe. panZ7-2t LAST NIGHT DB. WALJALBA FRIKELU, the greatest living Prestiligitateur and teacher of the celebrated Prof. Hermean, well Ko a thie country. Mr. FRIBELL, on whom the title of Professer has been cosferred by the Ozer of Bis- sia, and who tea Professor of Caomistry and Pay: by ‘decree of several, Sarupsan Universitice, es Been perfor teinway Halt, N in Agricultaral ‘@ Philadelphy 1 everywhere the greatest astouish ment aad admica 00 Sidscerved seate can be e-cured at tho store of Messrs. Motzorott & O»., Penasrlvaniaaveaus, be- tween dh and Wrhatrects. — (Rep.eCaron.} It NOTHERN AT FORD's, POSITIVELY LAST WEEK OF MR. SOTHERN MORDAY ond TUESDAY EV ‘i Washington, the ten by John Uxonfo enntied comedy , writ expressly for Mr. Sotuera, bh DUNDREARY'S Et STRIC BROTHER, Rnowled by tre London and New York press to qual, if not superior, to Lord Dandreary. This omedy is entirely different from the sociaty play « ed aud produced by Mr. Chanfrau ander th ne tithe On WEDNESDAY EVENING the threeact ody, written by Tom Bib n for Me. 8 ~and plaved by bim ¢ ighes, enti- ted DAVID GSBRICK. ng with the vid eccentricity of DUNDRBARY MABKIED AND SETTLED FRIVAY EVENING Ren-nt -f Mr Sothern. SOTHEBN MATINEE SATURDAY. — jands-st CATIONAL THEATER, Ms.J.G. Savini MONDAY EVE’ Sole Lessee and Director. r in his great hit supported by a powerful cest. New and elegant * ery, new and tly toilets. Grana ea! Matinee Satarday WEDNESDAY EVENING, January 23th, Grand Complimentary Bonent tendered to Mr. JG. Sa Ville by the citizeus of Washington. MONDAY, February 21, firs’ appearance of the favorite comedian, Mr W. J. FLORENOR. a3 tr L E. MeDon: Taleed s fine view of the stage may from every seat J mn IMMENSE SUCCESS OF BULLOCK'’s ROYAL MAR(ONETTES. Ww IWLAKD WA LAST WEEK LAST WEEK LAST WEEK LAST WKEK CHANGE OF BILL First Time of the New Fi com POUND TURK y THE SCARAMOUCH! ‘The Most Laughable and Ast-ni-hing Tricks Ever MATINEES every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY ee ¥ for sale at Ellis’ Music Store. Chatrs te; CI dren, secured, 60 cents cent Jandy HINGTON THEATER COMIQUE 11th Street, below Penna, Avenue, JAN. 26—-ONE WEEK AND TWO MATINEES. ST EXTRAORDINARY ENGAG BMENT. ‘The Distinguished Actor, mE. JAMES M. WARD, — will sppear Monday, Tuceiay and’ Wednesday night sud Wednesday Matinees in the ob { Saturday night and Saturday gteat cortemporancous Drama of COBA Th @ Lone Star. descriptive Bille Great Novelty attractions: lebrated Englie!, Duettists, THE STUART RS. The premier Veutrlioguist of the world, LEXANDER DAVIS, introdneing his great 1 Wish Mama Was Here.” Dance artis the of ti ts ing 3 ing Rope Jig Daucer me TEMPLE "Pa Sadi jon to @ very Novelties MOST GANTIC ENTERTAINMENT EVES PRESENTED Il THIS CITY S57 Mativeos WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY Change of bill at each Matinee. jan2i-tr OSTUMES a MASQUERADES re VATE THEATRIOALS. ee ‘and TABLEACX, ar L. MOXLEY’s, deel?-2m GOS lth street northwest, Ou Bo. Ua Exhibition and & { eager E » betw t - doors above Odd Bellow's Halls Chole OU Paintings, Rngravings, » largest per Bbades, Pictures, Frames, Pict Biugs, Nails, &¢., tu the Distr ac ) Window and Tas LECTURES LLPNcOLs mace. Mx. OHABLES & ing land's foremost Orator, will deliver Lecter Lincoln Ball, on THURSDAY BY ENING, January 29. pu bject: “THE BEPUBLICAN MoO 3} ENG- PRS EMENT IN @ of Lond. one BF Tickets. with reserved seats, Bion, 00 cts. the de Y seats, 75 For sale at Philp & Solomons joor. “JOHN B_ GOUGH, coL ry N LL, ESDAY EVENING, JANUABY 277H, 1574 “SIGHT SCENES IN AGREAT METROPOL: HIS LAST AND GREATEST LECTURE, Never before delivered in this city. re PRiC Es — Rese at Warren Choate & © 41 Penn. ave.. $1. Admission at the door, ©0 Cents, Lecture ing at S o'clock. janld-td Fo® tery pars. 4 — V%. 43—N2&. 6.505. _EVENING STAR. ‘Washington 3 News. and Gossip, INTERN/L REVEN source to-day were $148.99 he receipts from this Thr CABINET MERTING to-day Was attended by all the beads of departments. }WAL.—Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Childs, 0 a, are the guests ef the President rant, at the White House, this week Mosny sent Presider Grant on Thurs day a wild turkey weighing over 20 pounds; so ya.) Index. * and Means of the st unanimous vote, 8 bill providing fer a House to-day, by an alm disagreed to Judge Kelle convertible bond. Commovones Ropers, Mullaney and LeRoy had ahearing before the House Naval Gom- mittee this morning regarding promotions in the | list of commodores in the naval service, Cates Cusmine is making prepara. his departure for Madrid. He will visit bis old home in Newburyport after leaving Washington, and will sail from New York on the 7th of February next. Crier Justice WV ‘& has accepted a com- plimentary dinner tendered him by such grad- uates of Yale College as are now members of Congress. It will be given some time next week, shortly after the arrival of the Chief Justice. Gan. Myens, chief of the signal service, was heard by the House Military Committee this morning. He explained at length the workings and extent of the service and its importance, particularly bearing on the agricultural inter- ests of the Country. THe Senate MILirary ComMITTRE met to slay and agreed to report Senate bill No. 11, in relation to bounties; also, the House resolution, with certain unimportant amendments, author- izing the Secretary of War tg detail a'medical officer of the army to inquir@ into and report upon the causes of epidemic cholera. THE CeyrenntaL Exrositioy.—Tho Presi- dent yesterday issued an executive order giv- ing official recognition te the centennial expo- sition, and providing for the appointment of a board to arrange and take charge of such arti- cles as the United States may deposit for exhi- bition. MR. Ker tev’s BiLt.—The House Committee nking and Currency have determined ad- ¥ on Mr. Kelley's 365 convertible bond and will report in favor of laying it on the pie. Mr. Kelley, however, will endeavor to bring it before the House for discussion by mov- ing to refer it to the Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union. CHeRntxG ADvicus relative to the health ot Ceneral Spinner have been received here from Flora. The orange-perfumed breezes and rure fresh atmo: phere of that clime are restor ing the venerable treasurer to his usual vigor- us sanitary condition. In addition to these ssings he has ‘won golden opinions from all -or's of people” in the regions through which he has traveled since he left Washington. Tae Senate Naval Approppriation Committze to- day considered the naval appropriation bill, which appropriates sixteen anda half millions for the support of the navy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1875, and for other purposes Several matters in connection with the bill were referred to Mr. Sargent, and the commit- tee adjourned to meet again to-morrow. TueRE is a prevalent suspicion that when Judge Waite and Wm. M. Evarts were in college together at Yale they each bet that the other would be Chief Justice first. The wager was *mall, but it has been on interest all the while, snd amounted to a good round sum, so that Evarts positively refused the use of his name in connection with the porition. Waite preterred the ermine to the filthy and so lost the bet.— Boston Post, ConFirMations.—The following postmasters were confirmed by the Senate in executive ses- sion yesterday: James M. Comly, Columbus Ohio; J. C. Patterson, North Platte, Neb W. Forrest, Lewisburg, Pa; M. P. Barker Pleasantville, Pa.; John W. Rogers, Decatur Mich.; G. W. Clayton, Ludington, Mich.; Jos Hall, Oconto, Wis.; Henry H. E. Wells, Moline, UL; A, W. Howar cton, Dakota; John F. Itamsey, Eureka, Nevada; Jas. H. McDougal, Salina, Cal. Prarie Brripines.—Mr. Mullett was again hesrd at length this morning by the House Committee on Appropriations, with reference to the appropriations for public buildings. The committee, after consultation, agreed to report & resolution suspending work on all public buildings not yet commenced, and to cover ex- isting appropriations for the same into the Treasury; also authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to suspend work at his pleasure on buildings in process of erection. Navat OnveRs—Lieut. Com. John Wind- man to the Shawmut as executive; Master Francis H. Delane to the Shawmut; Paymaster Geo. K. Martin to the Shenandoah; Lieut. Com G. K. Haswell detached from the Ossippee and granted sick leave; Lient. Fred.G. Hyde de- tached from the Kansas with permission to re- turn home; Lieut. Wm. A. Morgan from the recetving ship Ohio and ordered to the Shaw- mut; Paymaster D. B. Batione detached from the Shenandoah and ordered to return home and report arrival. Natiowat Boar oF HeaTH.—Mr. Brun- berg made an argument before the House Com- mittee on Commerce this morning on the bill introduced by him in the House providing that the surgeon general of the army, the surgeon general of the navy and the Supervising surgeon Of the marine hospitals of the ‘I're: lepart- meut be constituted ex-officio a national board of health, to prevent the importation of eonta- F008 oF infectious diseases in the United States. he subject was referred toa sub-committee, who will perfect the bill at a special meeting to be held to-morrow. BANKING AND Currency.—The House Com- mittee on Banking and Currency have agreed upon a bill providing for free banking, abolish- ‘ng all reserve, except five per cent. on circula- ‘on, to be retained as security for redemption, government to have charge of the redemp: n. The committee have decided to report adversely en Postmaster General Creavell’s postal savings banks proposition. Thev have concluded their hearing of capitalists on the fnancial question, and are convinced that re- sumption is impossible at present, and will rec- commend no measure looking to that end. Tue IxvesticaTion oF ComMIssionER SmitH.—The special commission to investigate the charges made against Commissioner Smith of the Indian bureau, by William Welch, of Philadelphia, is ex; to finish the investi- gation and report during this week. Two of the commissioners, Messrs. Jones and Smith, have returned from Philadelphi: two or three dars ago to m: obtain the testimony of Mr. We fused to appear the commission on the geass that the commission, not having power 0 compel the attendance ‘of witnesses, could sot make a full and fair investigation. Through- out the investigation Mr. Welch has failed to substantiate a charge against Commis. sioner Smith. or furnish the name of a single witness, and the latter now says he is corey he ever asked the of the Interior to zo to the trouble and. expense of inquiring into tne accusations against him. ‘THE PICKWICKIAN LOOKING SENATOR PROM Kentucky, Mr. McCreery, was heard in the Senate yesterday on the Louisiana case, and made one of the ablest speeches yet delivered Co —— to the Kellogg pep e spoke without notes, but with an earnestness and ease which showed that he WASHINGTON, D. C., TUE Soctety, The rush of gayety isupen us. This isto be the busiest week that the present season has so far known. Parties, receptions, lunches, and dinners are crowded into quick succession. Despite the biting air of yesterday, the after- neou receptions were largely attended, espe- cially thore of Mrs. Bancroft Davis, (a card re- ception,) Mra, Field, Mrs. Bradley, and @en- eral and Mrs. Sherman. ‘The latter Indy was sirted by het customary coterie of yourg la divs, her datepters among the number. and Mrs. General Pope, now a guest at the White House. Mre. Hunt, Mrs. Strong, Mra. Clifford, Mrs. and Mise Zeilin, and the lidies at the navy yard, also received as usual. Among other pleasant receptions on Capitol Hill, were those of Mrs. S.S. Cox and Mrs. Carpenter, (wife of Paymaster Carpenter,) assisted by her guests, Mrs. and Miss Wallen, of New York. General Wallen was aciassmate of the President, and his family have always been on terms of inti macy ith the President’s family. Among those g yesterday wer ridan and Miss Nellie — Mrs. and Miss Baird gave a tea party to r guest, Mise Brewer, of Boston, yesterday, which was attended by a numberof distinguish- ed persons. A targe gathering of ladies and gentlemen of high social and political position was that at the house of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Carlisle, whe gave a reception in honor of Mrs. Dudley anc dliss Preston, of Lexington, Ky. Mr. Uorco- Tan, who so rarely appears in society, showed his appreciation of the agreeable host and host- ess by being present during the entire evening. He was looking well, and appeared to enjoy meeting his many friends. Many of the toilets worn were very elegant — Mrs. Fitzhugh Coyle gives a lunch party to Mre. Belknap to-day. —Several entertainments are fixed for to- | Morrow evening. Mrs. Fish gives a farewell reception to Madame de Noailles, and Mrs. Jef- frey will give dancing parties. — Miss Biddle, of Philadelphia, is visiting the Miwes Beale, daughters of General Beale, who has transformed the interior ef the old De- catur mansion into ene of the most luxurious of modern residences, — Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Wilson, 221 | street, have cards out for a reception Wednesday even- ing, January 2th. — One of the most interesting entertaimments ot the week will be the celebration by the Burns club, Thursday evening, of the 115th anniver- sary of the birth of Kobert Burns, The routine Programme will be a good deal varied this year, and will include a little good speaking, music, vocal and instramental, and dancing. ‘There will be a grand promenade in the garb of Old Gaul (amplified somewhat to snit the season), an address of welcome by President William K. Smitb; a response to the toast to the memory of Burns by Speaker Blaine, and Mr. Kichard Harrington will answer the toast to “Washing- ton, the Future Hub of the Universe.”” Mrs. Camp has gone to Pittsburg. Pa., to assist some amateurs in the perform ance of the pera of Martha, hy singing the role of Lady Harriet. The affair will be undoubtedly @ great success, as the chorus will number nearly one hundred. — There was quite a sprinkling of notables at Wall's Opera House last night to see Sothern in “Sam.” President Grant, Col. and Mr. George W. Childs, of the Philadelphia ev'ger, occupied ® private box, while General Sheridan, Miss Nellie Grant and Gen. Bab- cock were noticed in the orcLestra chairs. A good many lorgnettes were directed towards Col. Fred, who has grown up a fine, manly- looking fellow, with a face much ‘like his father’s, but with much taller figure and larger frame. ‘His modest, unassuming manners show that he bas not been spoiled by his position. The same may be said of Miss Nellie, who, quiet n dress and demeanor, was probably recog- nized by but few of the audience in her incon- spienous position. CouNsELLon oF THE TRRASERY.—A Dill was introduced in the House to-day by Mr Hawley, of Ill. providing for the appointment the President for a term of tour years of a counsellor ot the Treasury, whose duty it shall be to instruct agents of the Treasury, who dis ‘urse money, a8 to the true intent and meaning of the acts making appropriations and governing the disbursement of the public money, and his pstruction shall be final authority to the dis- using agent. That after the passage of the set DO shall be paid out ot the Treasury other than thus provided. NomINations.—The President sent to the the following nominations: Eu- ward M, McCook, of Colorado, to be governor of Colorado Territory; John W. Jenkins, of Va., secretary do.; 1. B. Searizht, surveyor general do.; Albert’ G soneul at ‘Ancona. Colwell, ot Ohio, to be Postmasters— Farring- Sas Te Chittenden, Stevens, Manchester, N, ankakee, Ilj.; Mrs. E. M. les, Oregon; W. C. Carson, i ‘Tax Crvit Service CommitTee.—The chair man of the Civil Service Committee, of the House, to-day appointed the following sub- committees: Treasury —Messrs. Kellogg, Wood- ‘ord and Sayler; Interior—Willard of Vt., Sheats and hitehouse; P. O. department— Wiliard of Mich., Butler and L rtment—Butler, Willard of Vt., and Say- Jepartment of Justice—Butler, Hurlburt Luttrell; War department—Hariburt, Wil- ‘ard of Mich., and Whitehouse; Navy depart- ment—Strawbridge, Kellogg and Luttrell; Ag- riculture —Sheats, Strawbridge and White- house. JvpiciaL PowERs OF ConsvLs.—The House Committee om Foreign Affairs this morning had under consideration, and agreed to the main features of a bill, depriving United States ministers and consuls of the power of exercising judicial functions in the Turkish empire, upon satisfactory evidence being furnished the gov- ernment that that empire has establish a Judicial system which will protect the interests of American citizens. Heretofore our consuls held courts and exercised judicial authority, but Turkey in Egypt having given promises of reform in her judicial system, it is proposed to abrogate the powers thus vested in such offices Facts WantEp, Not Kumors.—The follow- ing general order has been issued from the War department: “Rumors injurious to the reputation of an officer or liable to produce mis- cbiet if incorrect, will not be reported by in- spectors without careful investigation and detirite ascertainment ot facte. ‘benever it becomes the duty of au inspector to investigate reports, allegations or irregularities prejudicial to the character of acommissioned officer, be Wil! invariably make known to that officer the nature of the accusations against him, and give him an opportunity to make, in writing, his own statement upon the subject, which state- ment will be embodied in, and form part of, the ‘mspector’s report.” DisTRIRUTION OF THE GENEVA AwARp.—At the meeting of the House Judiciary Committee this morning, Wm. M. Evarts, David Dudley Field and Cephas Brainard, of New York, made arguments with reference to the distribution of the Geneva award. Mr. Field confined his re- f of the insurance companies, particularly with reference to the receivers of the Columbian Insurance Compan; tion which failed by reason ages, stained by the privateering cruises of ¢ Alabama. Mr. Brainard spoke in behalf of such claimants as were injured by the Shen- andoah, while Mr. Evarts represented I~ ly claimants heavily inter in the ba- thon. A meeting of the sub-committee will be held to.morrow night, at which Mr. Evarts will be heard in the interests of the Piedmont rail- Tae Baykevet Bitt—Ta® ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS REPORTED.—The following are the additional amendments to the bill reported by Mr. Edmunds from the Senate Gomanittes on the Ju untary bankruptcy no disch: to a debtor whose assets thirty-three per cent. of the against his , upon which he shall be as principal debtor, without the credit is saul and G w Lee now requires fifty 2d. An amendment pro’ he Lening Star. THBINTERESTED HiGw- MinDeD Petitioners | WRO WANT TRE District Go MENT IN- | VESTIGATED Because THE New York S MAS Lizp Anovut It.—In the Senate to-day, Mr. Thurman presented the following petition, which was laid on the table: To the Congrese of the United States Your petitioners respectfully represent that trey are citizens of the District of Columbia, owning property, subject to taxation therein, That they are willing to bear their fall pro. portion of the taxes needed to improve the cities [nsald Dintriot, Vat Gears, tn teoomanee per- sons, that said taxes should, when collected, be honestly, economically and prudently expend- ed, and in making, 80 far as it is possible, da- rable, and not merely temporary, improve- ments. That grave accusations have been made and widely circulated by the newspapers of the country, reflecting upon the integrity of the of ficers of the present District government, and charging them with gross mismanagement of its affairs; that the good name of said District government has greatly suffered thereby, and great scandal has been brought upon saul offi cers to the injury of ail the citizens of said Dis oy Your petitioners further respectfaily repre- sent that an investigation has been asked for from the House or Kepresentatives of the pres- ent Congrese, on behalt those officers, but an investigation so limited by the terms of the ap- plication itself that it must prove wholly inad- equate and unsatisfactory, being restricted to an inspection or books kept by said officers themselves or their subordinates: Your petitioners turther respectfully repre- sent that they are informed that certain other zens, likewise tax-payers in said District, ave prepared and are ready to present to your honorable body a petition specifically charging serious omissions ot duty on the part of said of- ficers in managing the affairs of said District. Your petitioners further respectfully repre- sent that they believe that an investigation made by an appropriate committee of your honorable body will meet with the unqualified approbation, not = of the people of said Dis- trict, butof the whole country; that they like- wise believe that a full, searching, and thorough investigation is due to these’ very officers charged by reputable newspapers and responsi- ble citizens with malfeasance tn office. And they earnestly assure your honorable body that if after such an investigation the in- nocence of these officers should be made mani- fest, that it would be a matter of great satifac- tion to your petitioners. Hereupon, disclaiming all intention of reflect- ing upon any member of your honorable boly, they humbly pray that a joint select committee may be chosen by Your Ronorable body, and that the usual and necessary powers may be conterred upen them for the purposes atoresaid. John B, Clagett, W. W. Corcoran, ( Riggs, B. L. Jackson, Wm. B. Jackson, Stott, Wm. Gonton, Jno. Purdy wick, Mar: hall Brown, Jno. I N. Easby, J.W. Kennedy ¢ Jesse B. Wilson, Chas. Bowen, -lames Adams W. H. Clagett, ALF. Fowler, Henry 6 Francis Wheatley, B. Macka! Resumption or Srecte Paymenrs.—The House Committee on Banking and Currency to-day added a clause to the bank bill now under their cc ration, looking to the re- sumption of specie payments. THE PENNsyLvania CoALTRADE.—We have the gratifying intormation to communicate that the strike with the men at the mines in the Schuylkill region is over, and that which was threatened in the other coal regions ts not likely totake place. There has at no time, in our opinion, since the first announcement of a dif- ference of opinion between the men at the mines and the operators, existed any sufficient reason for believing that there would be a pro- longed strike. The trade for 1574 is expected to open in March at the lowest prices for the season, which will be advanced monthly as the condition of the market shall seem to warrant. ‘The same concert of action among the carr: ing companies, it is understood, will be mai tained this year as last, and the average annual increase of coal will probably be mined. In the Schuy!kill region the face of affairs is materially brightened, and it is predicted that in ten days niné-tenths of the collieries there will bs work. ing. A like revival of business and activity is expected in the Lehigh and Wyoming cual re- glons.— Philadelphia Ledges, 26th, Sit ON AN OrrictaL Bonp.—Suit has been instituted in the United States district court in New York city against the official bond of ex- Postmast:r P.'H.-Jones,which was given for five hundred thousand dollars, and on which Horace Greeley, Henry Shields, Sheridan Spook, Henry A. Burr muel Sinclair, Jeremiah T. Smith, Ous N. Cutler, and Abraham Wakeman ara sureties. All these gentlemen, with the excep tion of Mr. Greeley, are made defendants in the suit, Charles Storm and Richard H. Manning, executors of Mr. Greeley, appearing for the de~ tendants on the part of Greeley’s estate. The suit is taken on the ground that Jones is respon- sible for the alleged defalcation of more than two hundred thousand dollars by John M. Nor- ton, ex-superintendent of the money-order de- partment of the post office of that city under Mr. Jones, Ww. Chas. - Van Ris- ndall, Horatio Jos. B. Bryan, Edmondston, S. J, -Norment, Benj. Beall, E. Kirk, Sam’l y. Matthewa, Loca Orrion.—There is a vigorous effort waking at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to secure a repeal of the local option law, which is partly in operation in that state. An equally vigorous effort is being made for the passage of a similar law by the Maryland legislature at Annapolis, to be submitted to the votes of the ple of that state. While, however, the petitions come in like a flood on the Pennsylvania legislature tor repeal, it is stated there is an evident indis- position on the part of any one to assume the sibility and probable odium of introdu- cing a repealing bill. The question promises, however, to take the proportions of one of the most important matters to be brought before the legislature, —______ ,\ Heavy Mortcace.—There was recorded in the office of the clerk of the court last week 4 mortgage from the Baltimore and Ohio rail- rou company to Wm. Keyser, T. H. Garrett and Wm. F. Burns, of Baltimore, trustees of said road, to secure the loan of £2,000,000 in Europe. This sum equals in United States cur- rency $9,630,000, The mortgage is an extensive document, and the recording of it will cost as much as @ ear's salary of many of our read- ers, as it is necessary for the validity of the aper to have it recorded in every county in this state and West Virginia through which the railroad passes.—Cumberland News, 2th. Tue Ice Cro: ‘With the heavy “freeze” of yesterday and last night the apprehensions of a failure of the ice sco is this vicinity are, in some measure, dispelled. But even if there should be a tailure of the crop here we are as- sured ot aff abundant supply from the North, and especially from Nova Scotia, where, it is stated, the ice is fifteen inches thick and in prime condition for exportation. Those specu- lators, therefore, who contemplate making a “corner” jn ice next summer should take this fact into consideration before they raise in imagination a standard of prices that may fail of being realized.—N. 1. Herald, A Moruer Crazy wits HUNGER AND GatEP. John bog of Beacon avenue, Jersey City Heights, has been missing for several days. AD officer who went (o the house last Friday to serve a landlord’s netice, tound Hayes’s wife and five children destitute and starving. The mother, faint, exhausted, and nearly crazed from the combined effect of grief and hunger, told the officer that she had aught of killing one of the children to furnish food for the others. The family were provided for by the overseer of the poor. A JRALOUS Wire's Revgno.—A. G. Ken- and, eo secretary of the Howard Associa- tion, of Weepl med who was arrested Friday night on the charge of embezz! fands of the association, was released on . The officers of the association, after a critical books, could find nothing examination of the “rong inthem. His wife admits that jealousy prompted her to have him arrested, but insists on her origi ement. a jak in captain and two of the ——_____, TaR supp: LIAMENT has hed a dopreasing effect on, Eagiah sete jueen Victoria will hold & council to-day, when Lprwennms will be pemeny proclaimed and blced ts thiriydredaye 7A New Orie can produce to the Sen vee get canes, and daily air themselves in front of bar- FORTY. THIRD CONGRESS, Turspay, January 27. SENATE.— Petitions were presented by sev- eral Senators from soldiers of the late war a+k- ing additional bounties. Mr. Thurman, in presenting one of these petitions, called at- tention to the fact that the signatares to many of these petitions, and to others constantly coring here, were in the same handwriting, and be thought the Senate should adopt some ru’e on the subject. Mr. Thurman also presented a memorial ned by W. W. Corcoran, George W. Riggs, Wm. Gunton and other leading citizens of the District of Columbta, asking an investigation into its affairs; which, on his motion, was read and laid on the table Mr. Ingalls presented memorial of citizens of Wyando'ts county, Kansas, asking the recog- nition of Cuban belligerency. Referred to Committee on Foreign Rel . Mr. Allison presented petition of some citizens of lowa, asking an amendment to homestead laws, so as to dispense with the quirement of actual residence. Mr. Cameron, from Committee on Foreign Kelations, reported bill to pay the French Spo- liation claims. Mr. Anthony, from the Co: on ittee on Print- ing, reporte! adversely, on motlon, to print 2d Auditox"s:eport. He moved the report be reterred to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to. r. Edmunds, in this connection, called at- tention to what he said was a violation of the law in no report being made of the list of delin- quent Indian contractors. Mr. Logan, from Committee on Military Af- fairs, reported adversely on bill to pay the th and Sth Indian regiments, and it was postponed indefinitely. Mr. Wright introduced a bill to amend the act of June, 1572, relating to soldiers and sailors homesteads. On motion of Mr. McCreery, the credentials ot W. L. McMillan, as Senator from Louisiana, were taken from the table and referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. On motion of Mr. Edmunds, the Secretary of the Interior was directed to report whether the treaty of 1555 with the Chippewa Indians is still in force, and what action, it any, has been taken under it within the last two years, and what claims are still pending. Mr. Morton called up his resolution to provide for a railroad commission, and spoke at length on the same. * HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE Mr. Hawley (Ill.), by unanimous consent, intro- duced a bill to provide for asystematic and accurate mode of keeping public accounts on the part of the government. Referred to the mittee of Ways and Means. Mr. Stowell (Va.), from the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads, reported back the annual post route bill, with the recommenda- n that the Senate amendments be concurred and the report was adopted. Mr. Houghton (Cal.), from the Committee on Pacitic Railroads, reported a bill to incorporate the Southern Land and Kailroad Company. Ordered printed and recommitted. Mr. Dunn Minn.), from the Committee on Public Lands, reported a bill to amend the act to encourage the growth of timber on the west ern. prairies. Ordered primted and recom mitted Mr. Kasson (Iowa) offered a resolution re- questing the Secretary of the Interior to for- ward to the House a copy of a paper on irriga tion, written by George P. Marsh, U.S. Mini ter to Italy. Adopted. Mr. Morey, (La.,) from the Committee on Public Lands, reported a bill devising a grant of land toaid inthe constraction of @ railroad trom Vicksburg, Miss., to the Texas state line. Ordered printed and recommitted. Mr. Dawes, (Mas and Means, the act of March from the Committee of ported Senate bill to amend , 1873, in relation to duties upon goods arriving at any porton the Ist of duty, 1572. Passed. Mr. Foster, (Obio,) from the same committee, reported a resolution directing the Secretary of the Treasury to send to the House copies of al! contracts made under authority of the act of 4 oy, S, 1872, making appropriations for the legislative, executive and judicial expenses of the government, authorizing the employment of three persons to assist in discovering aud cel- lecting any money unlawfully withheld from (he government. Adopted. TRE DEPARTMENT TELEGRAPH. Mr. Gartield (Obio), from the Committee on Appropriations, reported Senate bill in relation to the line of telegraph connecting the capitol with the several departments and the govern ment printing office, placing the line under the general control of the person in charge of the public buildings and grounds, and authorizing the detail of one empioye in each department, and the employment of one person by each house of Congress during the session. Mr. Holman (Ind.) opposed the bill, and urged that the use of the wpe gi involved an un- necessary expenditure of the public money. Mr. Gartield demanded the previous question, and on demand of Mr. Holman the yeas and nays were ordered. rhe third reading was ordered—yeas, 123; nays, 119, Mr. Kandail (Pa.) moved to lay the bill on the table, and on this motion the yeas and nays were again ordered. The motion was rejected— yeas, 113; nays, 120. The bill was then passed, the vote by tellers being ayes, 20; noes, 86. ‘The House then, the morning hour having ex- pired, resumed the consideration of the West Virginia contested election cases. Pending discussion the Speaker laid before the House a number of Executive communica- tions, none of which were of any general inter- t Mr. Negley (Pa.) offered a reselution direct- ing the Committee on Commerce to inquire into the expediency of securing by interna- tional law or otherwise established courses for outward and inward bound steamers. Adopted. Mr. Butler (Mass.) addressed the House on the West Virginia election cases, holding that under the new constitation the clection in Au- ust was the only one which could be logaily ld—the law for holding an election in Octo- ber haying been abrogated by the new consti- tution. Mr. Speer (Pa.) followed, sustaining the va- lidity of the October election. Sap ScENE IN A STREET CaR—A Wife Dies in the Arms of Her Husband.—Shortly after seven o'clock last night asad scene occurred in a south Baltimore street car, which, for the time being, excited considerable commotion in the immediate vicinity. Mrs. Mary Middlecamp and her busband left their home, No 65 Clem- ent street, during the afrernoon for a visit to the central portion of the city, and on their re- turn home entered asouth Baltimore car. When at Pratt street, Mrs. Middlecamp ——— of sudden illness, but as she had been subject to asthma her husband supposed she was then suf- fering from that complaint. reached Hanovei suddenly fell for: ut was prevented from husband, who caught fe immediatel; cr reaching the floor b; her in his arms. wite was dead, and had, no doubt, expired at the moment she fell into his arms while in the car. Dr. Donavin, coroner, was notified, bat being satistied that death had resulted from heart disease, declined holding an _ juest. The deceased was fifty years of age, and leaves ser- eral children. After Dr. Donavin had declined holding an inquest a conve; ‘was procured and the body of Mrs. Midd! ip was removed to the home of her husband.—Ba/to. Sun, 2th. ‘arliament which has dis- solved by Queen Victoria at the instance of her [sag reper Hoey mage od and met on the 10th of Decem| 1868. It would attained the constitutional limit of until 1875, but since 1826 only one has existed for more than six able mortality eee eee Haters of he. Holiday were alao Mr. and Mre. Holiday —bave TWO CENT TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR, The Coming Elections ta England. WHAT IS SAID IN LONDON. Loxpon, January 27.—The reasons which caused the government to decide upon the dis | solution of Parliament have not yet been made | public, and speculation in regard thereto con- | tinues. Some persons declare that it was | brought about py dissensions in the cabinet, while others allege that Gladstone has been summoned before the court of queen's bench Fr ng for reelection to Parlianent cepting office in March last that this was wha’ J the disso! The utmost interest i the kingdom over the | tivity i displayed in preparations for th | The newspapers are filled with appe election. ‘The county elections, oth co and uncontested, will ocenp; the first two weeks in February, and those in the borough th time between the 30th instant and the 7th pro Allowing for delays in the receipt of writs ot election in distant parts of Scotland and Ir land. it ts believed the general election wil! b completed by the ith of February. Both parties are confident of saccess ing is now in favor of the liberals. CHARLES BRADLAUOH THR PROSPECTS OF A New Yor, bas written al c the radicals ii coming general e! England. He says: “It ix probable there will be more conservatives elected and fewer whigs, but the conservatives will have to promise some very radical measures in order to get returned, and in addition the next Pariament will show a sturdy radical band to rally round such men as Henry Fawcett, Peter A. Taylor and Sir Chas. Dilke. For the first time in English histor+ the workingmen wili be represented in the House of Commons. They have at least three ent candidates—McDonald, Burt, and Crawford There is now a radical party growing, and I be - lieve this party, which has mustered a gallant little band, strengthened so materially in the parhament about to be elected, that it will not only be strong enough to prevent the conservatives from retaining office for any long- er term, even supposing they should win it, bat will be able 60 materially to modify the liberal programme that whigism of the Granvillo type might as well perform ‘Hari-Kari.’ ” psrrns asittinn —Chas. Bradiaugh prospects of New York 3 TRE WORKINGMEN, THE POL AND THE #ERMAN SOCIETIES. , January 27.—The Freidenker pd Turn Verein and other German societ meet in Cooper Institate on Friday to protest against the action of the police and other city functionaries in regard to the beat gand clubbing of unemployed workingmen ompkins square. The trustees of Cooper vion bad aconference with the police com- missioners, and were informed by the latter that they could protect the speakers from vio lence in the expression of their opinions, but ot might not be able to protect the property in the hall in case of disorder. Hence, in aid! to the rent ($250), the Freidenkers must give bond in $2,000 to pay for damages to the farniture HOKKIDLE SUSPICIONS AS TO THE STINER TRAC A former cook of the Stiner family, four members of which were burned to de their house two weeks ago, has been arr pending the inquest of the coroner. plate known to have been in the hou jewelry belonging to the dead cai since the fire, and robbery and m ‘ puated in connection wi tai ——— Terrible amet Accident tua S am SIXTEEN PERSONS INSTANTLY KILLE BER SERIO GLAscow, January An ace! ed with most lamentable res the railway between this city and Ed this morning. While an express passen, trom Edinburgh for Glasgow was running at great speed, it came in collision with another express train. Sixteen persons were instavtly killed, and 4 number received severe injaries. Several of the coaches were demolished. - The Reported Death of Livingstone. WHAT HIS BROTHER JOHN HAS TO say Toronto, January %.—In relation to Dr. Livingstone’s death, his brother, Jobn Livi stone, who resides in Listowell, Unt., says have bad no direct intelligence from the docto: since Stamley’s retarn. ‘The last letter which reached friends in England from my brother was dated August, 1 y embe, on the eve of his leaving for the interior.” . Railroad Investiga TkETON, N. J., January 27.—A concurrent resolution of inquiry was adopted in the House to investigate the affairs of the Pemberton and New York, and Vineland and New Jersey southern railroads, such inquiry to be made by a committee of two from the Senate and three from the House to inquire what amount these roads owe the state, and whether their charters have been forfeited man Cars in England. Loxpoy, January A party of prominent personages made an excursion trip yesterday, trom Derby to Guxton, in Pullman palace and sleeping cars the first put @n the great midland railroad of England under its contract with the Pullman palace car company. This American ‘mprovement in railway traveling wus received with great enthusiasm. Tweed.! A.payy, N ». January 2).—Argument in the case as to whether the state or couaty has the right to bring civil suite against the New York ring was postponed in the Court of Ap- peals this morning until the 11th of Febraary. —- @ jon im Jersey. The Ossipee, Forterss Mownog, Va., January 27-—The U.S. steamer Ossipee, from Norfolk, passed here at noon for Delaware Breakwater, to tow the monitor Ajax to Key West. — -2e2- rhe selec- ratoga Lake as the scene of the col- lege regatta is so unpopular in New England that Harvard, Bowdoin and Amherst Colleges have refused to participate. The objection is rounded on the assumption that Saratoga and tan Morrissey are convertible terms. It is charged that the association was ‘‘sold out to the gamblers,” and that the experiment of tak- ing the regatta from the pure influences of New England waters will lead to the formation of New England association, which will preserve the honor of the colleges and prevent the crews from becoming “‘hirelings” for any purpose whatever. Tse Restey-Crary Murper TrRiat at CUMBERLAND, Mp.—The case of the state of Maryland vs. John M. Kesley, for the murder of Lloyd L: Clary, was taken up in the Circuit Court tor Allegany county, yesterday. Clary was the editor of the Cumserland News, and the publication of an article reflecting upon the official conduct of Kestey’s father, the clerk of the court, was what led to the murder, Resley shooting him down in his office. Only four jurors were obtained yesterday, and one hun- dred and twenty-tive talesmen were summoned to appear to-d: THE Deats or Dr. Livincstons, it isnow reported, took place in June last. He had been traveling over a partially submerged country, and after wading four 4 = water was peeps bby come fd which he died. At a meet- ical Society igthenttneniig sreTaaat gr bette as to the aut of ty a ingstone’s . Mr. said he Zanzibar in September rumors of a similar character were current. He thi it the news, if true, would have been officially forwarded long before the present date. DIcKEgING FoR THE BODIES OF THE SIAMESE — ladelphia, New insane Srteney. Between t and thousand Py | — In yy House. — wel occupied family, on Warwick » Boston, was badly shattered last Saturday e1 he. ‘Dasement. M: wn, wae of gas in 1 a fookin, for the leak with alighted lamp, ceived severe injuries. “ at, TRE FILIBUSTER STEA’ Edgar Stewar: ‘onthe marine railw io a LOCAL NEWS. DEPARTMENTAL KELier Assoctariow Tr bela nual meeting last night, Mr. Moul- tom, the president, in the chair. The treasurer And secretary su’ 5 oh comnatttees nd accounts of these officers, reported that they had dis charged that duty, and townd them tn all re. spects correct. The amociation then proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year. Mr. Moulton declined reelection, having beld The position two years, and Mr Jobe We Hone, of the Navy department, was anenimeusl elected president; Mr. A. K. Smith, of the gen- eral land office, was elected vice president; Mr. FS. Fletcher, treasuror and secretary, in place ot Mr. Clifton and Mr. Allen, respectively, who declined to be candidates for reviection. tt was declared by vote, as the sense of the meeting, that the office of treasurer and secretary could be advantageously and efficiently filled by one person. and thus econom:ze im the expenditures of the association The following gentlemen were elected as the oard of director#. Samuel T. Ellis, Newy de- partment; A. K. Smith, Land office; Henry Bradehaw, Post Oftce department, C.K. Clit ton, Surgeon Generals efice: H. B. Moulton a Auditor's « eneral’s ¢ barean, War departm surer'a report it appe ation of the assoctation, tw ave been | heirs of e OXpeNse of were neves@arily association. confer with Kettet aaso- » the subject of similar organization uniteng the two. and fixing secretary at Tae ADVENTURES OF 4 WAsmiINGTON Maw in Want or a itizen ot the fit- ag t. For sume months past the visits of the collector of the above necessary refuse of housekeepers have been like those of angels — few and tar between, the music of the bells” being seldom heard, save those belonging to peramulating knife- grinders. Muggine’ wife, being a neat woman, is much annoyed in consequetoe. In vain she waited day after day, but no representative of he Board ot Health Called for the rapidly 0 owing bucket. Being unprovided with a by ard it was impossible to bury it. One cold bight Muggine conceived the bright idea of set- | ting the offending vessels slyly on the curb- | stone. in hopes that some inebriated individual might kick it into the gutter before morning; but, either owing to the temperate character of | \ street or the scarcity of bogs, it was not dis- turbed. He was theretore obliged to bring it back into the house, asa watchfal policeman | bad already caught sight of it. His wite next tried to make a present of it to the Celt «l gar lady who plied them with «pure wilk, fresh from the cow,” but declined, as Mra. «Leary was habit of purchasing the lacteal » the law tortnd pigs iaside the cor; chet Was as bard & the Arabian N “pair, tha javenile treedmun to re jeclionable matter to some disi wnt youth having no eye to ure did not roa: far, but de- Xd the contents of the bucket in one of the cant lots so common in Washington. He was seized in the act by the wateutal policeman, who, thinking that @ tine from the boy's em ployer of more consequence than forced him to contess who had bired sult the dignity of the Board of # Muggins temporized with for $5, but was forced ment of apple skins ar aggins oxed up g Vegetable matter and expressed tt to be lett till 1 have a long time to king what a surprise when it is sold to pay : 2: Moses P 0 ris lots 4 and 6, Albert W. Tyler to Lamar square 111, 5; Catherine M. A. Walter, lot 7, square ss, Francis Prott et ux. to Francis L. Keichert, 37, square 944, $500; Joln Holroyd et ux. to Thomas Weeme, part lot 13, square 585, sin0. Charles B. Church et ux. to Myron E. Gregg, lot 4, equare 228, $3,225; Herekiah Magrader et ux. to Aaron Slaughter, lot V, square 152, $250 oe: Jon Woop ror THe PooR.—Secretary Fish and Mr. A. B. Mullett have agreed to give to the poor of the District a very large quantity of eluse wood which has been accumulating for « song while upon the grounds of the new Stat jepartment, and have directed that it be sub ect to the order of the Citizens’ Kelist Com- mission, through whom it will be distributed. = A DocTOR ARRESTED ON THE CaaRoE or Porsoxtye His Patients.—Dr. Wm. Smith was arrested in Pittsburg last night, charged “ith poisoning several members of the family of James McDona) Dr. Smith has been Mo- Donald's family physician for some years. A lew years ago he was convicted of ng coun- terfeit money, and sentenced to the penitent tor five years, but was subsequently pard * and resumed the practice of medicine. The case creates considerable excitement, and a uumber of sudden deaths which have recently vccurred among his patients are now thought to have been the result of poisoning. One body has been exhumed, the stomach analyzed, and arrenic found therein TRE DEATHS oF Da. Tavewatt Trier, third son of ex-President Tyler, of Virginia, on the “th instant, in San Francisco, Calitornia, ts an- nounced. Dr. Tyler practiced his profession tor several years in New Kent and Charles City counties, Virginia, and during the late war served in the medical department of the confed- erate states. At the close of the war to Baltimore, remaining there for mon a & year, and from that city removed to San Francisco. Tug Comine ELections ts Gaeat Brrratn. Writs of election for the new House of Com- mons of England were promulgated last night, and orders were sent to tdinburgh for the elec: on of sixteen peers representing Scotland in the upper House. Nolan, secretary of the Irish Ampesty Association, bas announced his inten tion of contesting the election of Gladstone in Greenwich. BALTIMORE AND THE CeNTENNIAL.—A moet- ing in tif interests of the centennial anniver- sary was held in Baltimore last night, at which arrangements were pertected for a grand mass meeting on Tuesday evening next. Gen. Haw- ley, of Conn., chairman of the centennial com- mission, Speaker Blaine, Gen. Gordon, Senator Thurman, of Obio, and others, are expected to be present. THE Avert BRANCH of the Evangelical alliance met in New York last pignt and Hon. Wm. E. Dodge was elected president. A lary number of vice presidents were also 5 In the revision of the constitution the name was altered from American to Evangelical Alliance of the United States of America. S7-The mosquito is in full bloom is sunny Florida. Sa The New York police prevented the hold- —e concert in the Stadt theater last 87 Secretary of State Hollyday, of Maryland is thought to be dying at the’ Gubernztenal atrested eral, of Cuba. - Padang, Sumatra, an- the princical stronghold of the acl has been captured by the Dutch 7 The Abbe Baronio is now in in with to Several pe i ased by at mass wd Harrison was thrown from bis car