Evening Star Newspaper, February 16, 1874, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Sundays Excepted, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Penusylyania Avenue, cor. Lith St. FER AVENING STAR NEWSPAPER COMPAR, S&S. H. RAUPPMANN, Prev't, —_—_—_o—= VENING £3.48 Ir served by carriers to wre anoribere ai fax Gusts Pen Wenn, on Fourt rock Cents rex Most. Cop the er Two CxNTs By mail—three months, Gio, six months, $5.00; one year, $5. EK LY STAR— Published Friday—91.0 THR EF Tavariably im advance, a both ceaeevend Bo paper sent longer for, Be Rates of advertising furnished on application. AMUSEMENTS. pre's OPERA HOUSE. CoMICc OPER, ra of Admission. SEIN PRICES. *E ATT 108. SEOOND WEEK OF MAS. JAS. A. CATES newly emeated Thecnly com 4 Comedy Organiza de M me Ane’ the rag. susinted and adapted ex press ly fer Mre Byron.of London, and entitled, ta” Clairetie Ange", the chile of thi Jas. A. Oates, Mme Angot Matiner Satuniay ne ASHINGTON THEA CKE COMIQUE, SENSATIONAL PROMS Y aap atc ¥ NCING } EBRUARY Isre N.Y On LLNS, DHAMsTI >) TBOUPE Artists, ER. <% JOHN f Al Ti d beaveitel Se “Comic Vacaliat, <8 BLANCHE STANLEY. The faxcinati: Pel tanscare, MISS PRANK CHAISTIE. The Bh awire esers and Danse GON SISTERS. The plearing Dansense DIE GRABAM James S. Ed wards, Walter B. B. Hodges, Jos. Whittaker, Bi elia Goren tin, Fannie ite Pen ageur Harrisc y, &c., &e.,in @ at te rtainment T MUSIC: NOVELTY DRAMA 9 }GBAND_ FAMILY MATINEES WED. 2} NESDAY AND SATUBDAY ‘ Change of Bil! at Each Matin febié @AN TRia ‘The Organ in th? CHRUROH OF THEINCARNA- TION having been completed, will be tested TUES- BAY BVENING. the 17 b instant. by --veral o7gaa assisted by some f the best vocal talent thecitr. The mepibers of the charch, and con- ‘ne: Fare respectfully requested to rese Pt and ) for them sl -es of the merits of YckecE p.m 2 con Mttresian TABLEAUN, q POSTPONEMENT cf the Opening Exh! atil WEDNESDAY EVEVING, FEBBUARY i* drapery ant Testeans Ow account of the destruction of 1 ether pareplerpatia of the Milt: the exhibition itself b-ing alone traw sary d~ several ha obliged t D: nt of FEBBUAR) N HALL, ¥ AND SCHOOL ERSOUN, FEBRUARY th announce the port ponene: neti 18, AT be secured w ithont extra charge at_Rilis ore, commencing Tues!sy mor .Th cents fi teb14-2" NTH GRAND ORGAN CONCERT eman ant pan ard two In =). Comxa® oF 17H AX _ WEDNESDAY BVENING, 14. GREATLY INCREASED ATT24CTIONS The colebrated JeHN_W. BHISHOFF, Biind Organist of the Wes*; e QUAKTETIE By UGNETT. AND KOHR ader of the Marine Bund; the Kiog -f NG CLARIO gE. at Metzerott NATIONAL THEATER—CNDINE. ©) Mesars. JARRETT & PALME@ have the bouor of ennovneing that, baving perf tet arran with the aAnseeme we Nat SPAY EVENING, February 16, Tae Sap rb Fairy Spectacie, UNDINE: E SPIRIT O¥ THE WATERS: 1 the P RIMAUEY TKOOPE THE GBE. A D See TUNG sBIAN DANCE S FAMOCS VIE on. TH ASD /AXRETT & PALM NOISE AND PARICIAN BALLET, . Compriving PREMIER CORYPH EES, ant MLLES RA L KIRAL BOLOSSY KIRAL FY, Mille ADELE BONI, Mile EMILIE GIOASSI. ‘The Celebrated’ Premiore Danseuses ‘Tne TWIN BISTERS VIADIS, (the Infant Gsm Lasts.) whose thrilling performances have creaved the «t epthasiasm devtebt * ebt THE UL™ SISTERS, The Far famed V cal Trio HERR KARL LIND, ir of the Nineteeoth Centaurs, ania host of otber at*r ADIES, in the AND DAZZLING ABMOURS = m™ Paris for the recent very successfal By duction «? the Black Crook at NIOLO’S GARDEN, NEW YORK, A 6 th cof the piece will present GANS THRILLING PANORAMA, Ilastrating PAGIS IN THE DAYS OF THE COMMUNE’ , ‘h the Grand and Striking Tablean. OW AND BORNUNG OF THE HOTEL DE VILLE. dacts F excelling in perf-ction of mag rifioence eimilar char- P ments any representation «f u ip thie city ence of the enormous expense attend- formance, the prices of admission wiil 73 conteand $1 81.50 tas . . a1 wm owe 9 ContD will opea WED- ___ febil-tr MES FOR LADIES CHILDREN. | FOR \TIBS, AND PRIVATE THEAT- Sim se77 Ceste MES MASYUERADES. PRIVATE THEATBICALS, sud TABLEAUCK, FoR QV 488 .croy scHost BS VEGRIS. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, is7z4, GRAND MASQUERADE PALL At the Banquet Hall of the Park. Passive members can obtain jadies’ tickets st Chr. Xander’s, 411 7th street northwest, daily from Nite 13 8. m. and from 4 toé p.m. None bei embers are admitted. fei THE COMMITTEE @ECOND GRAND SOCIABLE AND LUNOR va o.7. B sourery Will be given a: BAUM mack, @hband Capitel street, NDAY 9 February 16, 187 for Jombia Division S.cf TF. Hail open at 1% o'clock: dancing fs o'clock. ‘Tickets, inclnding ranch 78 + KNIGHTS oF MEE one ~ StpATEST PES, 4 MPLEt Pn Dalle) oy Sg Ra yy 11th Street, below Peuma. Avenue. | . | tron-ciad oath in all cases where it is now re- V=. 43—NE. 6,522. WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1874. TWO CENTS. EVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip, INTERNAL KEVENUR.—The receipts from this source to-day were $471,508. ‘THE RESOLUTION requesting Senator Alcorn, of Mississippi, to resign, was voted down in the state senate on Saturday, by a vote of 24 to 4. THERE WAS A LARGE NUMBER Of visitors at the Executive Mansion to-day. Secretari Fish, Kobeson and Kichardson had interviews with the President. Bitt TO AnoLisa THE IRoN-cr AD OaTa.— A bill will be reported this week from the House Judiciary Committee to abolish the test or quired by law. How. ALEX. H. Stermens is quite il! at his rooms at the National botel, with neuralgia of the kidneys. Night before last several physi- cians were in consuftation relative to bis cass, and agreed that bis condition was serious. He was somewhat easier yesterday and to-day. Tur STATE DEPAKTMENT has recelyed no in- formation confirmatory of or relating to a dis- patch publisbed in our telegraphic columns to- day stating that martial law prevails in Ha- van «d that other serious disturbances exist there. Gunrnat Eaton, commissary general, was retired to-day by order of the Prasident, and General Shiras assigned to duty as commissary general, and General Amos Beckwith assigned to duty in the office at Washington, also by order of the President. Personal.—Mr. John B. Fry, clerk of the Senate Committee on the District of Columbia, has so far recovered that he expects to resume his duties in a few days. ---- Gov. Bennett, Mrs. Bennett, and Miss Curtis, of Idaho, are in the city, corner 43; and C streets. Tse Covet on Gen. Howarn’s Case.—The President hasordered that the following officers conypose the court of inquiry in the case of Gen. ©. Q. Howard: General Sherman, General Me- Dowell, General Pope, General Meigs, Genera) Holt. Major A. B Garduer will be judge ad- vocate of the court. The court will meet in Washington on the 54 March. Tee Hovse Commitrer on Exrexprtenes will, it is said, recommend the abolition of all special agents of the Treasury department, and also recommend various reforms in the bureau of printing, not the least important of which is that all note printing shall be done by the gov: ernment, thus saving ex pressage (no incons! erable item) between New York aud Washing- Nomrvations.—The President sent the fol lowing nominations to the Senate to-day: Com modore Fabius Stanly to be rear admiral in the navy; Wm. A. Simmons, collector of customs for district of Boston and Chariestowa, Muss.; Joseph H. Manley to be a supervisor of internal revenue: Nathaniel Lyons to be consul at Sierra Leone, James M. True, of [inois, consul at Kingston Canada; Philip Clayton, of Georgia consul at Valparaise. Sexy REpvetio: he House Committee on Military Affairs expect to cut down the army establishment so as to save about four millions of doilars annually, bat some of the members of that committee express doubts as to the Hous: indorsing the proposed retrenchment. None o' the army officers examined by the committee have int'mated how any reduction at all can b> made, and, besides, not a few members of the House will govern their action by the opinions of ‘hese officers. Tue MonvMant TO WASHINGTON's MoTarr. In the course of three weeks a committee of the House of Representatives will visit Frederic burg, Va., to examine the condition of the sit: for 4 monument to Mary, the mother of Was! ington. The corners'one of the monument w: laid b7 President Jackson in May, 1553. The object of the committee Is to make a thorough examination and report the facts to the House. It is said that the erecticu of the monn involves an expense of $20,000, which sum Con gress will be asked to appropriate. A BILL To Ano.ish Navy YaRDs.—In the House to-day Mr. Whitehouse introduced a bill which provides that the navy yards at Kittery, Me; Charlestown, Mass. and Washington, D C., be aboiisbed, and all civil offices and em ployment: therewith be discontinued, and di- Fecting the Secretary of the Navy to sell a! ublic auction the material and machinery on Band: or transfer it to some other yard, an’ after having d of the material and ma chinery to sell the real estate upon such terms and conditions as will secure the highest and best bids. The bill was referred to the Com- mittee on Naval Aly é A BILL TO ABOLISH PENSION AGENCIBS.— In the House to-day Mr. Butler, of Massachu setts, introduced @ bill which provides that pensions payable in the District ot Colambia, shall be paid at the office of the Commissioner ot Pensions, and not elsewhere; also that tu: several postmasters at the county seats of coun- ties and at the seat of justice in the severa! states and territories aré made and constitated ex-officio pension agents, who shall give addi- tional bends, and shall be required to make payment to all pensioners residing within the circuit of their respective districts, and shal! receive the sum of ten cents as compensation for each pensioner paid. The bill aiso abolishes the office of pension agent after the act shal! have gone into effect. APPOINTMENTS I6 THE CiviL SERvics.—The Houee committee on reform in the civil service will, in the course of s few weeks, report to the House a bill to regulate appointments in the ex- ecutive dopartwonts at Washington, with a view to supersede the civil service commission, whose workings do not receive the commendation of the committee. The bill will not disturb the resent incumbents of office, but apply to the ‘uture, proposing to divide the appointments pro rata among members of Congress, on the existing principle governing appointments of cadets to West Point and the Naval Academy If the pominee of the Congressman shall, af examination, be found incompetent, he will be at liberty to nominate another, and 80 on until the office shall be secured. The plan proposed will, it ts thought, dispense with the delay ine!- dent te the examination of applicants under th civil service commission, five mouths, in som: cases. TeE OFFICER WHO WAS MURDERED BY THB Siowx.—Lieut. Robinson, of the Lith U. S infantry, who was murdered by the Indians pear Fort Laramie on Monday last, married Moss Mary A. Darling, niece of A. W. Spalding, ot New Britain, Coun., shortly after his gradu- tion from West Point. The tather of Mra. Dar oy 9 the Hartford Courant a. was a planter in Toxas before the war, and during the war she came north and resided with her Atthe close of hostilities between the north and south she returned to ber Texas home, and remained there about a and a half, when her tather was killed b; Indians, and she again became ‘au inmate of her uncle’s family. Upon her mar- proceeded with her husband to Fort GovERyMENT Exrioyes Paip Exoven, amp Wa on the Treasury Society. Saturday, with its spring-like weather and charming receptions, filled the hearts of many with mingled feelings of giadness and re- gret. Yes, there was deep regret felt when lin- gering in the parlors that had so frequently re- sounded with the voices of the gay, the witty and the beautiful, that all was so soon to be ever, and these pleasant reunions to be put = as reminiscences of the joys that have ed. —In the Johnson House of the Arlington Ho tel Mrs. Freeman Clark, with sweet face and silvery curls, received her guests with tho graciousness for which she is noted. Mrs. Gen eral Randolph Marcy, who has held her Satur day receptions © same time with Mrs rk, is one of those general favorites whom none name except to praise. Of course two sach mothers can only havedaughters whose retine- ment, intelligenc breeding call forth the Sdmiration of ail Misses Marcy and the Misses Clark had with them on this, as wel other Saturdays Miss Davis, of West Va.,a young oo with great beauty of person. M Colonel Berret, who is another favorite, he! & large reception. Mrs. Carlisle, with her guests, Mrs. Dudley and Miss Preston, had quite a crowd of visitors. Mrs. Carlisle Patterson re- ceived at Brentwood, and as ‘usual there were these who highly appreciated the opportunity of seeing this charming lady in her own beautiful home. A writer recently made the mistake of saying that Mrs. Patterson was a Miss Brent. She was Mies Pearson. —From 5to8p. m. Mrs. Hutchinson held a matinee dansante, which was a beautifal and brilliant affair, The attendance was both large and fashionable, and the dancing was vigor- ously kept pp until other engagements called the merry-makers away. —Notwithstanding the other attractions of the evening, the usual Saturday evening lite- rary reunion at the residence of Mr. King was quite largely attended. The exercises consisted of an essay by Dr. peony Li poem by Mr. Wai- lis, of the New York Herald, recitations by General Warwick, and piano music by Miss Garrett. The evening was greatly enjoyed by all participants, as is alw: the case, and our society people will be glad to hear that these reunions will be kept up during Lent. —The musical party at the residence of Colo- nel Robert Dodge was the musical event of Saturday evening. Among those present and participating were the Misses Radford, Miss Vincent, and Mrs. Fuller, of Ni ‘ & musicales will, it is understood, be con- tinued during the Lenten season. — Mrs. Westmoreland’s lecture on Saturday evening called out a very large audience of fashionable and literary people, the hall being literally packed both on the main floor and in the gallery. The fair lecturer has reason to be justly proud of her reception on the occasion of her first public appearance in Washington. — The social attractions f r this evening are a card reception by Secretary and Mrs. {tich ardson, and a german at Mrs. Senator Stock- fon’. — To-morrow evening the President's last reception for the season will be held, and the Indiana Association hold a levee at Masoni Tewyple. Mrs. Senator Dorsey wil! hold her last re- ception of the season on Tuesday, instead of Thursday afternoon of this week. Tar Investicat ‘he joint select con, mittee to investigate District affairs hold a meeting in the room of the Senate committee on the Pacific railroad to-morrow, to make ar- rangements for the approaching investigation The report of the sub-committee, adopted at a meeting of the full committse on Friday after noon last, ix printed elsewhere in Taz San of this date.’ No specific plan for the conduct of the investigation has yet been fixed upon. further than to ask Governor Shepherd to farn- ish certain information, which information when furnished will ‘be the basis of the investigation. At the meeting of the full committee on Frida; nsiderable ques- tion was made as to the propriety of the conra: propored by the sub-committe, firing the Governor to make so voluminous an.exhibitof the operations of the District government, going back even prior to its establishment in 157! Some of the members of the committee took th view that it was virtually assuming the guilt of the District authorities, when their accusers ought, in accordance with law and custom, to be required to come forward, make forma charges, and name the witnesses by whom they expected to prove their allegations. They held that it would necessarily take some time and require considerable extra outlay on the part of the District author- ittes to furnish the ipformation called for, and that should the investigation fail to sustain the charges made, the memorialists could quietly withdraw without even rebuke. after having sub- jected not only the District but the general gov- ernment to néedless trouble and expense. Asa disinterested person remarked at the Capitol to-day: ‘It is like i & manis a thief and then requiring the accused to ex- hibit the record of his life to prove that he is an honest man; whereas the accuser ought to be compelled to prove the truth of his accusa- tions.”” ‘The answer to the various categories of the committee will bea pretty elaborate affair, covering perhaps 1,000 pages of foolscap, and its prepa atio2 will require several days time AN INVESTIGATION OF SENATOR HirPie- MITCHELL ASKED FOR.—Senator Kelly to-day presented a petition, signed by certain citizens of Oregon, praying for an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the life of his colleague, Sena- tor Mitchell, and asked its reference to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. The petition sets forth the old charges in relation to Senator Mitchell's domestic » which have heretofore beeh published. In presenting the petition Mr. Kelly said: “Mr. President, { present the petition of cit- izens af Oregon, concerning charges against the Hon. J. H. Mitchell, and askin, te to Investigate the same.’ Mr. Presid I have been requested by a number of citizens of Oregon to present this petition, in which they preter certain charges against my colleague, and ask the Senate to inguire into their trath. In this connection I desire to state, that, having been well acquainted with Senawr Mitchell fer twelve years prior to his election as a member of this body, I knew nothing all that time derogatory to his character or reputation. With regard to the charges preterred, I wish it to be anderstood that I do not now express any opinion upon them, either one way or the other. Thatis a matter I leave wholly with the committee, as it is @ proper subject for their investigation. And vow having dischar; is unpleasant duty, T move that the ion be referred to the Com- mittee on Privileges and Elections. BiLt To Merck GroRroETowN In WASHING- tToN.—In the House to-day Mr. Chipman intro- duced a bill to extend the limits of the city of ‘Washington, which provides that the present boundary be extended so as to embrace within the same the territory heretofore known as the city of Georgetown, which shall hereafter be known as the city of Washington: Provided, however, in the late tracted by corporation of Mastingwe, sball t ‘property within the limits of the city ot Washi be TME DISTRICT INVESTIGATION. Information Called for by the Joint committee, As heretofore stated in Tag Star, the Con- grestional joint committee to investigate the affairs of the District adopted the report of the sub-committee previously appointed to argange a plan of procedure, which report provided that before witnesses were summoned a communica- tion should be sent to Gov. Shepherd, calling for certain specitic information in regard to the affairs of the District government. That com. munication was sent, and as an imperfect co; of it bas been published, we lay before our read ers to-day a correct list of the questions to be answered at the earliest possible moment INDEBTEDNESS. 1. What was the indebtedness of Washington hen the present government went into exis nee, to wit: Feb. 21, 1871, and how was itev deneed.? If any part of it was in bonds, when were they issued, for how long a time had they to run, what interest did theyear, and what Was their aggregate amonnt ? 2. How much of said indebtedness has been paid, when was it paid, and out of what rev- pues or funds? And if any actsof the District Legislature have been passed in relation thereto give a reference to the same. 3. Answerthe same in juiries in relation to Georgetown. 4. Answer the same in relation to that portion of the District not included in Washington and Georgetown. 6. What is the present indebtedness of Wash ington, and how evidenced’? 6. Answer the same question as to George- town. 7. Answer the same «uestion as to that part of the Territory not included in Washington and Georgetown. s. What is the present indebtednese of the Dis- trict excluding the above, i. ¢., the indebtedness of the District government, and (a). How is the same evidence: (0). Describe the bonds or different series of bonds, giving their dates, amounts, time to ran, and rate of interest. (c). What price was obtained for said bonds when sold, negotiated, or paid to contractors, or other creditors of the District government. (¢). Are any of such bonds yet in the posses- sion of the District government, and ifso de- —_ them, and give the aggregate amount ereot. (¢). Furnish a balance sheet showing the lia- bilities of the District and the assets which are considered by you as available for meeting the indebtedness of the District. VALUATIONS. 1. What was the assessed value of property in the District made next before February 21, 1571, when and bow was so much valuation made, what kinds of property did it exclude, and how was it evidenced? 2. What valuations have since been made, and under what acts of the legislature or other authority; what kinds of property were includ- ed in them; what was their aggregate amount, when were they made, and how are they evi- denced? TAXATION AND ASSESSMENTS. 1. Refer to all acts or orders of the District government or any department thereof, levying taxes or making assessment. 2, What neve been the receipts of the District government, from all sources, (stating the re- ceipts from éach source separately,) since the organization of said government? 5. What have been its disbursements, and for what purpoees, stating the disbursements for the several purposes separately, during the same period? IMPROVEMENTS. 1. What contracts have been made by the District government or any department there- ot? Give a list of all such contracts, their dates, the vames of the contractors, the nature of the work to be done, the prices to be paid therefor. When and in what medium or funds to be paid, and tLe aggregate cost under each contract, if completed, and how much bas been paid each contract not yet completed, and how much remains to be paid thereon. 2. Furnish said contracts to this committee, which will be returned at the close ot the inves- tigation, or sooner, if possible. 5. Furnish this committee with and measurements of such work, w returned as atoresaid. 4. What amount bas the District government received from the United States for improv. ments atlecting the property of the latter When received? And state separately in respect to what Property and the nature of the im. provement, the estimates therefor and measure- ment thereof. 5. What amount, if any, does the District government estimate ought yet to be paid by ‘hited States for improvements made by rmer. OFFICERS, CONTRACTORS AND EMPLOYERS. 1. Is the District government indebted to any of its officers, contractors or employes, for work or services performed or materia's furnished and if +o, bow long has it been so indebted, and or what reasons? State each class separately. 2. Farnish any other information, explana- tions, or suggestions that may seem to you importa estimates bh will be The Roving Stoux. LATEST OFFICIAL DESPATCAES. The following despatches have been received here: Cuicaco, Icv., February 15, 1% Col. W. D. Whipple, Headquarters Army jor Chambers telog phs Gen. Ord, who came into Fetterman, that the Cheyennes and nearly all the Sioux have left the agency, and that the Unepapas report the buffalo plenty on the Big Horn, and thinks the Sioux will go there; that the agency Sioux will probably unite with the Minne Conjons and Uncpapas. ‘The Cheyennes and Array that were at the agency—about one hundred and tifty lodges—must be near here, probably within fifty miles. They are going to send or comein. Only Red Cloud anc probably one other chief were left about twenty miles north of the agency with about twenty lodges. R. C. Deane, Assistant Adjutant General. ‘The following has been forwarded to the War department. OmaMA, February 12th. General R. C. Drum, Chicayo:—The following has just been received : “Sipnxy BARRAcKs, February 12th. “Your telegram received. I start in two hours by special train for Porter, and will pro- ceed at once to Keddington Ranche. By con- sent ot General Reynolds, received by telegraph, I take command of the troops from Russell. [ have just returned from a twenty-five miles scout aiter Indians who attacked a smal! party of citizens, reterred to in my tele- gram of today. I left about five o'clock and got on the trail, and followed it till 11 o'clock. Found discharged shells on the ground of the attack, which did not suit the arms of any of the parties of citizens. I take such effective mounted men as I have with me. From the evident hostility of the Indians the last few days, I shall punish any Indians I find this side of the North Piatte, u less | have good reasons for letting them off or orders to the con- trary. Lieut. Marton returned at 3 o’clock, struck the trail of the Indians who took Addington’s stock away, and followed oc! dt until they crossed the North Platte. Full re- Port will be made on my return, as he goes with me to-night. (Signed) M. A. Drpiey, Major Commanding Post.” E. 0. C. Orb, Brig. Gen. Commanding. Omana, February 1! Gsneral W. T. Sherman, Washington:—Major Chambers. com: re stock. ie Cheyenne in three days aud — arrive. . O. C. Orv, Brig. General, Tux Currinc Down Process.—The House Committee on Appropriations having com- sppropriation bill, it will be reported to the House to-day. They have cut down the ap. the ntal estimates | FORTY-THIRD CONGRESS, Monpay. February 16. SENATE.—Mr. Anthony presented memorial of presidents and cashiers of various national banks of Providence, R. I., protesting against avy withdrawal of circulation from them. Laid on table. Mr. Jobnson presented credentials of R. E Withers, Senator elect from Virginia, which were read and placed on file. Mr. Keliey presented a communication from citizens of Oregon, setting forth sandry charge~ against Senator Mitchell, and asking for an in- vestigation. In asking the reference of the pa- per to the Committee on Privileges and Elec tions Mr. K. said he had known Mr. Mitchel! nd had never heard anything derogatory to his character, and he did not wish now to be understood as expressing an opinion one way or the other in advance of an investi nkling presented memorials of the Welsh Calvanistic Presbytery and the Religious Society of Friends, of New York, asking the appointment of a commission to investigate the ihquor, trafic. Mr. Logan presented a memorial signed by members of the [ilinois legislature of both par- ties, and also memorialssigned by business men of Chicago, asking the issue of additional cur tency. Referred to Committee on Finance Mr. Ramsey introduced bill to revise and con- tinue in force the several acts of the territory and state of Minnesota — lands to the St. Panl and Pacitic railroad company. Ke- ferred to Committee on Public Lands. Mr. Hager introduced a bill to authorize the city and county of San Francisco to use the Privsidio reservation as a public park and high way. Referred to Committee on Military Affairs, Mr. Kelley called up bill for relief of Co! Dan’l McClure, Assistant Postmaster General Passed. Mr. Ferry (Conn.) introduced bill to amend. consolidate and revise the patent laws. Keterred to Committee on Patents. Mr. Hamlin called up bill to pay D. B. Atlen & Co., for services in carrying the | nited States mails. Mr. Cragin called up bill permitting James McDonald, a warrant officer of the navy, to accept asilver medal from the government of Italy. Passed. Mr. Frelinghuysen presented a memorial from certain cvlored citizens who had applied to the American Colonization Society for trans- portation to Liberia, which the society was un able to furnish. They ask the government to detail a vessel to them to Liberia and bring back produce; and also that the govern. ment build a railroad from Liberia to the inte rior. Keferred to Committee on Commerce. BILLS PASSED. The following bills on the calendar were passed: For the relief of certain settlers on the Fort Randall military reservation; to donate the military reservation at Fort Steilacoom to the territory ot Washington for the use of the insane asylam; for the relief of W. W. Elliott; for the relief of Joseph Montanan and for other pur. poses; granting a pension to Elizabeth J ‘hompson; for the relief of Henry ©. Smith, of Indianapo! bill for relief of Anderson J Smith. Mr. Wright presented resolutions of Iowa legislature asking passage of a constitutional amendment providing that any increase of compensation of Senators and Kepresentatives shall not apply to the members of the Congress enacting such increase; referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections. Also, petition of citizens of lowa asking restoration of daty on tea and coffee, and increase of duty on mann- factured cotton goods; reterred to Finance Com- miftee. At the expiration of the morning hour the bil to equalize the distribution of THE NATIONAL BANKING CIRCULATION was taken up. Mr. Cameron submitted the substitate of which be bad previously given notice, proviaing tor free banking and the removal of all restric- tions as to circulation, and proceeded to reat some remarks in support of the same. He said that the present currency was much more con- venient and equally safe as a metallic currency. Opening the way for more banking facilities wonld result in the retirement of greennacks and the substitution for them of @ national bank circulation secured by bonds. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.— Among the bills introduced and referred under the call of states this morning were the follow ing: By Mr. Hendee (Me.)—Bt!l to repeal the tax on friction matches and increase the tax on distilled spirits. By Mr. Butler (Mass.)—Bill to amend and qualify the lawe relating to the payment o penstons, so as to secure efficiency and econony ip that branch of the public service. By Mr. Kellogg (Conn.)—Bill to abolish the ofice of appraiser of m rehandise, appointed under the act of duty 14, 100. By Mr. Hoskins (N. 'Y.)—Bill to encourage the production of new and valuable fruits and plants. By Mr. Duell (N. Y.)—Bill to repeal the special tax on deal tobacro and By Mr. Townsend (Pa.)—Bill to increase the circulation of national ik notes and for the cancrllationof mutilated United States notes. By Mr. Storm (Pa.)—Bull relating to the rank of graduates of the naval academy of the class of 1869, By Mr. Archer (Md.)—Bill for the relief of the sureties of David L. Stanton. By Mr. Albert (Md.)—Bill for the relief of Jobn H. Sotheron, of St. Mary's connty, Md. By Mr. Whitely (Ga.)—Joint resolution of the legislature of Georgia favoring pensions to sol- diers of the Mexican wa By Mr. Lawrence (Ohio\—Bill to provide a ie of paying pensions. By Mr. Woodworth (Obio)—Bill imposing a duty of $6 per ton on jute butts imported after June 30, 1874. By Mr. Thornburg (Tenn.)—Bill to amend the act allowing officers of the army payments for horses and berse equipments lost in the ser- vice of the United States. By Mr. Whitthorne (Tenn.)—Bill to abolish the navy yards at Kittery, (Me.,) Charlestown, {use} New London, (Conn.,) and Washing ton, D.C. By Mr. Atkins (Tenn.)—Bill to repeal the tax on retail dealers in leaf tobacco. By Mr. Shanks (Ind.)—Bill to divide the State of Iudiana and to provide for holding courts theret Also, a bill to detail one of the Indian agents to inspect the schools for Indians. By Mr. Clements (I!!.)—Bill in relation to the pay of officers of the United States army. By Mr. Ecen (1l.)—Bill to incorporate the Salt Lake and Colorado river Railroad Com. ny. * By Mr. McC: (lowa.)—Joint resolations of the Legislature of lowa proposing an amend- ment to the Constitution in relation to the sala ties of Congressmen. By Mr. Donnan (lowa.)—Bill to prohibit the issue of patents for land to the McGregor west- ern railroad until the terms of the charter shal! have been complied with. By Mr. Sawyer (Wis.)—Bill granting the as- sent of Congress to the improvement of the Wolf river on the Minominee Indian reserva- tion, Wisconsin. By Mr. Eldridge (Wis.)—Bill to provide for the payment of officers commissioned by gov- ernors of states, and who were afterwards mas- tered into the United States service, for the time between the date of such commission and the date of muster in. By Mr. Dunnell (Minn.)—Bill in relation to the os ped at Clinton, Iowa. By Mr. Lowe (Kansas)—Bill for the con- struction of a Mili road from a nated point in eae coe See "exas. Mr. Cannon (Utab)—Memorials of the ure of Utah asking Con, tosend a committee ot investi, m to Utah to investi- = the charges against the people of at territory. By Mr. Chi ‘D. C.)—Bill to eehfaeters Tag nee cata te By Mr. Willard (vt.)— Dill for an act g unauthorized ex; ures of money by officers mi and ae Mr. eeibert (ua ah sapetecesanaty to the het entitled am act authoring the Weak, ington City and Point Lookout to ex- tigion; approved Sanaary 2 ata Mr. Woodford (N. -) Bult to regulate portage between ee aoe Jig-od examine custom-| &o. By Mr. Packer (Pa.)—Bill to facilitate in- gress = the cities of New York medical force ‘ Pree, a ‘By Mr. Hays (Ala) for ® uniform system lately in rebellion. By Mr. case on By certain officials, that all these of irregalarity should be imvestigated, and that the Attorney General also desired it. Mr. Speer | Pa.) oftered aresolution reciting that by the sd section of the act of March, 1553 all district attorneys, clerks, and marshals were required on the first of January and Ja'y of each year, or in thirty days thereafter, to make return in writing of all fees and moneys received by them officially: that the Attorney General had stated in a communication to this House that the clerk of the district court of Alabama, of the southern district of Georgia, and of the southern district of [liimois have dis. regarded this law,aud he farther states that these officers are beyond his control; therefore resolving that the Committee on Judiciary be directed to inquire in relation to tha cases re ferred to and to report the facts to the Hon=> and whether any change in the law is necessary Seeman the making of these returrs. A dop- ted. Ls.—Mr. Crossiant lent to pay al ing the Secretary arge all officers and employes such custom-houses. Also, a bill whch provides that the revenue marine service be abolished, and also all officers con nected with said service and the Secretary of the Treasury is directed to transfer to the Navy department all vessels and other property em ployed in said service. The second section pro vides that all the service and duties required now to be performed by the revenue marine shall hereafter be discharged and performed by the Navy department The Crusade aed Whisky by the omen, SPREAD OF TRE MOVEMENT IN THE west. The prayers of the pious women of the wost for the conversion of the liquor sellers are still going up, and numbers of the wicked ones are experiencing a change at heart. The excite- ment bas broken out at Jeffersonville, ind., and Covington, ky. At Cincinnati ane hundred and fifty postal cards were mailed for Covington (Ky.) saloon keepers on Saturday, which reads as follows “Dear sir: You are requested and entreated to abandon the sale of ‘intoxicating liquors, for your own welfare and that of humanite. Ke- member that it is degrading to yourself and spreads vice and poverty among us. not do this we will unite our prayers and visit you and every saloon in a body, fervently gusting until our object is attained.” [Signed by The Ladies’ Committee on “emperance.} It is reported that the Covington ladies will Commence moving next Wednesiay. The sale of liquor in Covington is licensed by both the city and state. There is nothing new with re- ference to the situation in Ohio, except that the movement is taking hold of the small vil- iages. Ath pledged to sell no more liquor have undertaken to renew their old business quietly. The ladies have renewed their efforts with these, although the new suburban saloon* are w receiving the most attention. A vigilant eye is kept on * who have surrendered. dispatches to the Vinci trom various partsof southwestern that about eighty out of one Landr d and forty places where liquor was sold have been closed since the beginning of the temperance move- ment. These reports come trom fourteen towns and villages Logan, Leesburg, New Vi- enna, Washing*o: Blanchester a complete victory has been gamed. Muncie, Ind., reports eight out of eleven places closed. ‘The average duration of the movement in these places is less than two weeks At Jetiersonville, Ind., Saturday, about two hundred ladies met at a Methodist church, and after preliminary arrangements marched quietly to the most prominent liquor saloons. At the first saloon they were refused admit- tance, and services were held on the pavement At two other saloons visited they were invited in, and the proprietors agreed to quit the busi- ness if bought out. An immense crowd congre- gated, and drinking continued during the ser- vices. The ladies will make another demon- stration to-day. In Shelbyville & lively antogonism has devel- oped. The saloon-keepers served written no- tices on the ladies that they would hold them responsible for loss in business. Ne. immense meeting was held, and rated company Was organized, with ~300,0( capital, to tight the liquor trafic legally if other means fail. e ladies then prepared a reply to the saloon-keepers, charging them with de- stroying the business of the community, ex- hausting its resources, adding to the taxes, in- ereasing crime, and defending their right to pray for the removal of such an evil. In Muncie intense excitement prevails. The day after the first meeting, and before the pledge had been circulated, the draggists vol- untarily tendered a pledge not to sell Liquor for drinking purposes. Since then two saloon- have been closed. One was ousted by the owner of the property and the signatures were with drawn from the petition for the other’s license. Two Sranish Lipgats.—Azamat Batak describes, in the London Examiner, the leaders of the Madrid Federalist party Castelar and Fi- gueras. Both are gentlemen of unblemished reputation, but m_ their physical appearance id habits of life they are unlike. Castelar 1 & man of middle height, thick-set and bald- headed, of affable manners, and who “seems al- todeliver an oration.” He into reat «eal. Figueras is tall and thin 8 eaded, and always goes to bed at 9 o'clock in the evi ning and gets up at 5 o'clock inthe morning. Heisaman of weak health, and frequently spits blood when hard pressed by work. He is of that cast of character to which the late Mr. J. $. Kill belonged: person- al grief intensely affects the whole of bis being absorbs for along time all other feelings and thoughts. In April last, a few days before the coup d'etat of the 23d, Senor Figueras lost his wife, and bis grief was so intense that when Azamat Batuk saw him, about three weeks later, be spoke like a man 0 bad perfectly made up his mind to leave his post as soon as it wasin any way possible, and even to leave the country. TEE FAMOUS COLVOCORESSES INSURANCE Case will be tried on the final issue by the fol- lowing able counsel: Governor Ingersoll and Edward W. Seymour, of Connectient, for the Si for the companies, Richard D. ‘ubbard, Henry B. Graves, assisted by C. J. McCurdy, of Hartford, for the New York M tual Life; Deight Foster, of Boston, for the New Engiand Mutual; Henry C. Robinson, of Hartford, for the Travellers’, and United States District Attorney Calvin G. Obild, of Connec- ticut, forthe New York Equitable. The case promises to be one of the most interesting ever ined in the Connecticut courts. The amount insured is $193,500, and the F ogeocad Portion ot this was obtained within preceding six months of his dea’h, though some of the poli- cies dated back eighteen or tw gated the circumstances, and was po murder, but an act of suicide to defrand the insurers, and so they unanimously refased asserted that it to pay the policies. Pag Macedo agp e Cheyenne T bas from Fort Fetterman, stati runner, who has just arrived Cloud agency, Says that Red Cloua’s son was killed last Mon whom he had He also rey and Sioux have left tb Tae Srovx.— If you do | § pley, Obio, one or two dealers who were | MARTIAL LAW IN Raa New Yorn, February 16.4 special dispaten from Florida py iust., says arrived here peets Hi yomere from ‘that martial hag been declared in bours. TE ATION IN ORRAT PRITAIN 'y 15. — A moeting of the Cab- to consider what course totel number of rulers elected to Partiament from Ire! ond, The Teivorays says the Marquis of Salisbury Will become Secretary of State for Inia. x, February Fon base from Rome stating that the Pope dl another consistery in -lune wm elgbt more cardinals will be created, in Archbishop Manning. SPAIN AND GREAT PRITATN Mapnrp, February 6 — The British Minister had a long conference Saturday with the Minis- ter of Foreign Affairs. The subject of the n- terview is supposed to bave been the oase of the British vessel detained in the Spanish port. AN INPERIAT DINNER. St. Prrensnvac, January, 16—A ¢ dinner was given last evening by the Cz bis tmperal and royal visitors. In hor «pecc bis majesty said that the Emperor of Germany, and Queen of Fngtend and the Emperor of \ustria and himse!f would preserve the peace of the world. The Prince of Wales, who war the representative of the Queen, bowed bis thanks; and the Emperor Francis Joseph re- sponded, reiterating the sentiments of the Czar. — rightful Ratiroad Accitent. TWO PERSONS KILLED AND OTBERS SEKIOUSLY PSU RRD. TOWN, Pa., February i —A terrible occurred ‘this morning, near the State Dam station, Lebigh and Sas; uchan railroad, between ove and twoo'clock, by which two men have lost their lives, and « large amount of property was destroyed; and several persons sustained cortous, perbees, fatal imju- res. A freight train. heavily laden, was ron- ning at a bigh rate of 1 and ran into a land which bad com; ly blocked the track. The engine jumped the track, and now hangs over the bank of the river. Eighteen cars were thrown from the track, and piled one on apother, smashing the freight of all descrip tions, which was strewn along the road, and hurled into the river. Not one of the train bands, as far as conid be learned, escaped wi out some slight injury. The body of Engineer Daniel Thannon found under the engine Otto Thannon. fireman, Three ot! vn known, are reported kilied. To add te the bor- ror, the stove In the caboose set fire to the in- tiammable matter among the freight, and nine care were thereby bu' - New York Notes. New York, February ¥.—Dennis Kitland, of No $25 Fast 7 let street, yesterday fatally stabbed Michael Barry, a boarder. Jealousy is #aid to be ause THE ORUEAD 7 KING ALCOROL Ten women and two men organized in thik city yesterday for a crusade against King Al They well devote this week to work #' praser for an Increase of theirnambers. There * much feeling on Long Island against the whisky trade, and it is probable that a move went wili be inaugurated there. o s Affuirs in Phitadelphia IPE MURDER. Pritavetruia, February 1 onard Wambolt, the keeper of a becr saloon, fatally shot bis wife last night, without the least pro- vocation. He was arrested SUICIDE OF A POLICEMAN Police officer James Jackson hanged bim= to-day, in a cellar of bis house, in the norther part of the city. Cause unknown. Wasted Sweetness. anienver, Mp., January, 16.—The brig Redwood, Lefeare, ‘from Cai hia, with a cargo of 5) bhds. of molasses, went ashore on the outer bar at Synepuxent beach early Saturda, morning. The versel and ry are al loss. The crew were «aved recking surt boat. ‘The vessel and can ionged to Berdiman & Brother, Ph lelphia. ——o Strike of Railroad Laborers Trond were pai ’ them, who have been at work for one doliar per day, found that there was no surplus after de- ducting the assignment for board. Conse. oent- 'y a strike for bigher pay was inaugurated to- fay Fire im Norfolk. Nonrork, Va., February 16.—A tire early this morning in & block of buildings on the northeast corner of Widewater street and Mar- tet Square, occupied by liquor, grocer tobacco stores, destroyed about’ $ ,%% of property. The loss is covered by in’ The origin of the tire is not known. ee Economy at Buffalo. Burrato, N. Y., Feorasry 16.—The board of trade to-day decided that the amount appro- printed by Congress to free the Buffalo harbor trom obstructions is totally inadequate, and adopted a petition to Congress asking for an increace in the amount. ——_-e Dead. PHILADELPRIA. February 6 —An Evening Telegraph special trom Pittsburg announces the decease of H. Butcher Swoope, U. 5. district attorney for that district, this morning a(ter a serious illness. A Crew im Danger. Lewes, Dax., February 16.—The American brig Flying Burgee is ashore eighteen miles south of Fenwick’s island, The sea is breaking over her, and the crew are in the rigging. ADgap Lorp Auive—It will be remem- bered that three years ago a great scandal was created by the prosecution of two young men named Boulion arke, who were accused of baving attired themselves in feminine cos- tume for nefarious purposes. Among those i plicated in the affair was a certain mawoais sajet, son of the late Duke of Newcastle, Lord Arthur Pelbam Clinton. A warrant was issued for the arrest of this young man, who had for a brief period sat in Parliament, but it was sad- denly announced that he had died of fever. A few days later particulars of bis funerai were given, st which the present Duke was chief mourner. But somehow considerable tecre- dulity existed In many quarters as to Lord Ar- thur’s death, inasmuch as that event seemed to be so amazingly opportune, and an advertise- ment—“they all looked very jolly in their mourning coaches" hich a after in the “‘agony” column of the Times, con nected itself, in many minds, with hie Lord- sbip’sobrequics, and was accey cbannel of which his friends availed them- selves to intimate to him that his funeral bad been duly performed. Just lately this impres- sion has gathered strength by a str: mor which is current In London. ‘It ts to the effect that a Freneh mney of rank, reduced to poperty by the events of the last two years, has resorted to lodging-keeping for a maintenance, and be- fore long ascertained that two young men who occupied apartments in her house were none other than the notorious Boulton and Parke Nor was this all. Among their constant visitors was one who bears an astonishing resemblance wo the reputedly defunct Lord Arthar Clinton. A SrncviaR Seeims oF ACCIDENTS.—A se- i fi fa | i i i li | iff iH