Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1878, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday T THE STAR BUILDINGS, Peansyivanis Avenig, cofner 1th vtreet BY The Evening Star Newspaper Company | B. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. ——e : ter. 2 th. By mail—postage pre= STAR—published on Friday—S2 » eS An man subscriptions mnst be raid in ad- waese ho paper sent longer than so pata fur. ‘aa Kates of advertising made known on apteq. Gon WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1878. TWO CENTs. > GOGQDS | BA DIF Deverass Ninth street. Ninth street. Young peo} ily invited Summer Mes UNDERWEAR, Al: cordia ‘TYPOGRAPHICAL <A special meeting of VENING, at 8 orclock, ge H ples mee ing Fi viles™ isses Shildren. : — _ — —— _ For Lavlics", Misses and Cite FOUNDRY ME CHURCH corner o 4th and G streets,—Kev. JOHN LANAHAN, New Btock just received, prices very low. | Pacor. Services to-morrow at Tam and® pou: Look at cnr new Grecian CORSET, hooks Our Own Make. DOUGLASS’, The Pastor, FREDERICK D. Powk! 3 Seats free. All welcom = ay20-tr Ninth 8t., St.Cloud Buil > yet ween ae > Pastol ME. L. P. JEANNERET, g Services Sanday ‘Morning at 11, MINICAN FA = hose wishing to purchasa their DRESSES please cal’. Malame S CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Vermont ave.. Tycmorrow’at 11 o’clock and at 8 o’cloes FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 13:h_ st., aH. Revd) 1 . Will begin & Mission at St, Domi- puree iii a oy Msirevis South ‘Washing: ai Jeanneret will remain until the Ist of the moi apl7-tr NEW PARASOLS: iy paRasors. F SERMON b Dr, Davin WILson. Church. oth between E-and F. at llacm, Seatsfree. Publié cord Rev. direct from the manufactur- . in fancy handle © Plain French Horn Handles, ALL SOULS’ CHURCH — Rev, Civ = MACCALLEY, ae ee, services | Handles, ac IL o'clock. Subject of Sermon: “The Nee 4 Fens Haadtess English Stick Handles, th is Coma ity y others, from $1, $1.25, $1. @ Rational Cristian Church. p. Seats f And $2.25, $2.00 and tip; MER—KE- . M. TOWSON & CO., AL Willard Hall, P near 636 Pennsylvania Aven Rev. EDWARD WILSON, D.D., Rector, aplt-tr South 5 eHATPRS. DD. Will preach af 11 a.m. = —— favea cialt The Rev, We ey a Ts 7" M GIEEIAN has tis year made a syeciaity | seats tree. “Alleordially invited, it 20) READY-MADE DRESSES, is now constantly receiving invoices of Kilt, | Us =» SABBATH EVENING COURS® To” ShkM6n? OQ Phovive by . Metropolitan Presbyterian 1 7, at 74. orclock. vening, 1620- and materials, direct from his house in Paris, 8 t A choice 1 tashmere Manti!! Chureh, 47h Subject to- “Propheciés relating. to Capes, Cireuiars, Line ico Wrappers. Une ana new and exel s. Muslin and J.B. P. Co: avenue and 18ih streets. Morning prayer. 9 mnunion (Choral Se a at Very attract PENNSYLVANIA AY HOLY CROSS CHURCH, corner Mass. lay services— 7 Cite Trevise, Paris, G BRAND OPENING oF br the pastor. baht A i jonse o FRENCH PATTERN BONNETS Cicer: Paul ae Carigtne sien xth Day of Creation—The Physi AND Public cordially invited, IND . REV. GEO. Bb RUSSELL, 1 pater tor of ST, STEPHEN'S MISSION, mn THURSDAY and FRIDAY, April ith and r 12th, se a HARA To which the Ladies of Washington and vicinity ase respectfully invited. ad: OR D Street N.W. ver a specia cou! 1E HISTORICAL C) REFORMED Sunday Morning. at Totelock, in Kind: Hall, cor. 8th and K streeis. apl0tr No. 621 and 62. C2 BRUPPERT, many may feel an interes’ Regular services evening at the usual hours, will OF THB ten ‘The attention ot the general public is ealled to this subject, in which y Sunday Morning sind U No, 403 7th Street N. We etn.wW., Sunday, April 28th, ing With 5 o'¢lock Prayei Brows, of dug Sermon at 10 0° will preach at 2 0% will preach at Cook and MAD. Grand opening of a magnificent display of CHILDREN’S SILK and MERINO CLOAKS, LACE CAPS and BONNETS of Variety Styles, AND SHORT DRESSES, GIRLS and DYS’ MARSEILLES SUiTS of the latest de- Signs aud best material =» A RELIGIOUS UNION MEETING will BS” eee ae Sona Baptist Church, 34 ) Exercises «hm- Ve 5 : SEC Ep. WEL! P. Hayes, VIN ind W. Hy gene & FCRE LENEIOR TEx, expresses their willingness to be present, Baal 7 AN the churches are invited ‘throughout thé LACE, BRAID, and AVPLIQUE PATTERNS, | ‘ ane and all kinds of EMBROIDERY MATERIALS, Every member of EXCE &c., &e. apé-La i ake i ». 14, will please ti SPrec IAL NOTICE. ing, a8 business LADIES FINE BOOTS for Spring wear of my own make for sale at very reasonable MEDICAL Ar=OCIATION, AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF TIE prices, be held in GON JAS. H. VERMIL | 915 F st.,on TUESDAY, b it 8 ov clock 610 9th 3% By oer oF ; Opposite Patent Office. .OU! MACKALL, M. D., President. Ladies Boots and Shoes made to order at short Z. 'Y. SOWEKRS, M, D., Se ary. = ap27-32 mar30-ir >> THE ANNUAL MEETING Te WOM erty Bib inst, ai 7:30. notice, M**- SELMA RUPPERT, 614 9TH STREET, OPPOSITE PATENT OFFICE, Has just opened a large and select assortment of INFANTS’ AND CHILDREN’S LACE CAPS aud BONNETS, ROBES, LONG AND SHORT DRESSES, And all kinds of v°S FURNISHING GOODS. Novelties in Lisie Thread GLOVES, Black Sik MITTS. LACES, LA ODS and EMEROL ERIES. SILK and ¥ ED FRINGES in all e entitied to be preset vited to attend. V. A. SHIELDS, 3: W ecting Will be held on h D; H. tent Otter. 7 ng a BUILDING on the popular serial pian. The proje CHILDRE O% to partici BUILDING ASSOCIATION, — MONDAY 1. No. 615 in charge of experienced Wuilding associa.ion mei dd neinhers of con 1) persons desirin: te in the org. Se pewest siyles. CHILDREN'S LACE CARS Zuid are respectfuliy hevited Foattende er ade to order. ars = ~ ia SPECIAL NOTICE—ELEUTION OF Rs. J. P. PALMER, is OFFICERS.—Notice is hereby gi that N STREET NORTH WES’ the CATFITOL, NORTH OSTRERT 4% D SOUTH 0. 1107 F MN the € 2 ay D AD : WASHINGTON RAILWAY COMPANY, for WILL HAVE HER the pu of Electing Seven Directors, will be held at the officeof the sts. 8.w., on SATURDA hours of 3. and 5.0’ pany, corner GRAND OPENING r or FRENCH PATTERN BONNETS AND ENGLISH ROUND HATS, lock p.m, of said day. until TUESDAY EVENING. April 30th, EDWARD TEMPLE, Preside: R. 8, COWING an ap27- a B Y, May’4th, between the oks for the transfer of Stock will remain open nie ESDAY E 1878. + Secretary. y =>? STAND BY THE SHIP! THURSDAY and FRIDAY, 28th and 29th inst, ‘To which she cordially invites the ladies of W: ington and vicinity. marg5- EMOREST PATTERN Just received by W. P. sellers and Stationers, 1142 7 and Blank Books speciaities. tr all the new styl HITE & CO, Boor ‘th street n.w. Schoo) ‘sep5-ly ing as low as any newcomers, serve the spec UN, 402 7th of Mine." P. = We woul! advise our patrons in these trying times to patronize those merchants who have tiever ¢cbarged exhorbitant prices, and who are now sell- Of those who de- nsileration of the public is th Well and favorably known Shoe House of L. HELL: Street, Sigu of ‘That Old Woman —Read hisadvertisement. ap25-3t THE TRADES. OOK BINDING. | ‘The public is respectfally informed that the | LYCETT BOOK RINDERY is carried on as tofore. The same excellent workmen are em- played, and the work turned out will be in the superior style which has always been a character- RMAN-A ICANSAV 32 F st. corner of 7th rH > BA ©. open dally from 10 evenings fr After first deposit a Wards received. and Burglar proot Vault, at $10. $13 $50a year. T in the city’. m. todp. m. On Saturday ‘om 6 to 8 p. m., to recelvedepositsonly. it any amount from five cents up- ‘Deposit Boxes for rent in Fire 60, $15, $25 and he largest and most convenient boxes Jy28-s,1y istic of the establishment. | = = 1012 oor. agay_ | [S° HATHORN GTHa GRINDIN BUFFALO LITHIA WATERS, . | — : i i . just received, fresh from the Springs. FILE MANUFACTORY. W. 8. THOMPSO Steel and Iron Tools and Implements Ground | _ apl3 703 15th st. and Polished. FILE CUTTING AND BECUL TING ASPECIALTY. Files and Rasps recut by me guaranteed equal to new. Great variety of NEW and RECUT FILES aid RASPS ou hand, =~ BUFFALO LITHIA. = INYADI JANOS, Aud AProLuae grea RING WATERS, it reduction. - MUONS, SCHEITLIN, Proprietor, Just received ie =e Cer. 1th and I strovts MILBURN’S PHARMACY, GRASS, marl4-tr 1429 PENNA, AVENUE. ° ABINET-MAKER, EW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE AND M STREET, NoetTuwest, nov7-ly \IBSON BROTHERS, G PRACTICAL BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS, 2012 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D.C, HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 817 9TH STREET NORTHWEST, are showin xtensive facilities for manufac- Sun are now 8 @ line of Marbleized Mantles tnequaled for richness of design and color and rivaling in extent any establishment in the Aang a ; Architects designs for’ Mantles and Fine Printing a Specialty. JANIS IY | Sfaluscoatings closely followed, and linitations of WNINGS. and beautiful marbles exactly. produced, eHow ; Agents for BARSTOW WROUGHT [RON FUR- JOHN ©. HOGAN, 713 Market Space. NACE, Baltimore KITCHENER RANGES; also Manufacturer of a Newly Patented Spring Roller | the ‘Russia fireplace STOVE, Contractors for and Ventilating Awning for Stores, Hotels, Public | Piampine and aiitin and Copper Work Withen Bulldings and Private Hweliings. Flags asd Tents ree of competent, mechanics in” thelr va- cr rent. Sole Agent for the only genuine bran 0 ersonal experience, | w Mildew-Proot Awning Material, Sep15-tr” | Go good work cheaper than any other nowse, in Ty - UNRIVALLED LUMBER. © IN QUALTY AND PRICE, Champagne Wines of MOET & CHANDON, MOET & CHANDON, Established 1843. RENAULD, FRANCUIS & CU., novi-eoly WILLET & LIBBEY, ©ORNEKR 6TH STREET AND NEW YORK Ay, | GAILon suris FOR CHILDREN, we TWO DOLLARS! ea UUR REDOUED PRIVES: #LOORING, (Clear of Kuots)....... 4... $2000 A. BAKS & CUS VA. PINE BOARDs.. 14.00 Boys’ DEPARTMENT, WHITE PINE CULLS, (Dressed)... ..... 20 00 aplé-tr Sole Agents for U. 3. 316 Beventh street. WASH BOARDS, (dressed and jointed,clear) 15 00 $13. HARNESS AND TRUNK FACTORY, CASE BOARDS, (18 inches wide, dressed) 25 00 LEATHER TRUNK, WitH CANVAS COVER. Corcoran Building, oyp. U. 8. Treasury. TRUNKS called for, repaired and covered at ex- a ‘ly lo be "xe~ bee our $25 HARNESS, Gold, Nick! or apo-tr LATHS!! LATHS::: | Rubber.“ee EW AND SECOND-HAND CARRIAGES 3,000 000 AT A SACRIFICE. Five new Albany Cutters; oné light Suraucretans a eeeers : BANG ou 2 three Pon: DEY BANGOR LATHS a Buggies: ‘No-t ATA Bi VERY LOW PRICE, OLD HUNTING CASE Fady's Size, Handsomely AMOTE, 1. a A Good ‘Time-keeper, — STAvets fOr Ler ‘atch, jeweled movement, CRronometses wy ® LIBSEY"§. be sapey Auction to Buy Watches? oats . LIBSEY'S NEW JEWRLRY Stone. M@ NU BRANUB YARD, apli-r im 497 Hh 5 ii ld 1c THE EVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip. GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DaY.—Interual revenue, $109,21.40; customs, $556,863.78, SECRETARY THOMPSON will return from In- diana to-night or to-morrow PERSONAL.—Pay Director John 8. Cunning- ham has returned to Washington, looking in a superb condition that tells well for the healthfulness of the Pacific coast. session for the consideration of the bill to provide a permanent form of govern- ment for the District of Columbia. Woov's Tanirr BILL. — Representative Harmer of Pa. has made a careful canvass of the House on Wood's tariff bill, and says that it will be defeated by 21 vote: SILVER DOLLARS TO BE Pap OvT.—The amount of United States notes retired during the present month in consequence of the issue of national bank notes will be about $1,200,000. The Sec { the Treasury has ordered : depositaries throughout the United States, so that to this extent the silver dollar will be paid out for cur reney obligations. | Thi paymentol siiver dol lars Will not interfere with procuring silver dollars in exchange at par for gold coin at any time, WHATEVER other reasons the President may have had for asking the resignation of Mr. simon Wolf, register of deeds, it is entirely fe to assert that there could have beea no ebarge of inefficiency in the management of his office. My. Wolf's administration has an- doubtedly given general satisfaction. Mone ALOUT SELKIRK, THE FLORIDA Coy- FESSOR.—The STAR yesterday afternoon gave the record of Selkirk, one of the Florida con- fessors, as far the records of the Depart- ment of Justice show. He also has ‘eco! with the Treasury department and with the Police Court of this city. He was appointed to aclerkship in the Treasury in July last, al- though his average at the competitive examin. ation was) only “53, while the minimum required to entitle any one toa place in the department w . His appointment appears to have been gained by outside influence. H had strong letters of recommendation from Assistant Secretary of State Seward, Colonel Rodgers, the President's private secretary, and Thurlow Weed. _ He was suspended from the department for intemperance, and rein- stated in the fall upon same recommendat He remained in the department n months, nd was finally di After this he stated that he was letter by Secretary Sherman to Co!- or Arthur, at New York, recommending his appointment toa position in the cust house there. This position he*failed to obtain. Prior to his first appointment in the Treasury pn the 19th of April, 1877, arrested in thi a8 THE STAR of that date will show, and the police records show, for obtaining mo: under false pr S$ from a grocer. He ex- hibited a letter at that. time’ from Colonel Rodgers and other ich on the day of his airest were considered forgeries. Tite St. of the day alter, the 20th, stated that these let 's proved to be genuine. Judge Suell dis- arsed him as “dead beat.” AN ORDER issued by the War department to- lireets Colonel R.C. Drum, assistant ad- nt general, on being relieved from duty at St. Louis by Colonel camp to General to Adjutant Gene detail to fill they: iT, caused by the depariure of ¢ will be made. THE NOTES ot the National bank of Lewisburg, are being rejected for lack of funds when presented to the Treasury for re- demption. The bank has failed to keep good its redemption fund as required by law. THE SYNDICATE formed to assist the Secre- tary of the Treasury in preparing for specie resumption will take fifteen millions of the 4! per cent. bonds during the month of May. By A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRor in yesterday's Sran, the amount paid Selkirk the “ Another Florida Confessor” under the Ly resent admi istration, for services in Florida, was made #818, It should have been $15, GEORGIA PoLitics.—Gentlemen here from Georgia represent that the re-election of Hon. Alexander H. Stephens to the next Congress is a settled fact. Hardly amy opposition to him has been developed. Senator Hill is not they say Py any means so popular. He has not been forgiven for his opposition to the silver bill. Senator Gordon is represented as being certain of a re-election, although his iuti- macy with the administration has resulted in making some of his backers dissatisfied. MR. GLOVER being questioned about the story in the New York Tribune that he originated the opposition to the confirmation of Col. MeNeil, of Missouri, as Indian agent, and that he did so because ‘MeNeil succeeded him in command in Missouri during the war, says the story is both false and ridiculous. He did not originate the opposition to McNeil. Senator Coke, as a member of the committee to which the nomination of MeNeil was re- ferred, called on Mr. Glover, the latter Says, at the suggestion of the members of the Mis- souri delegation, for information about Me Neil, which Mr. Glover furnished from know- ledge of the facts, and also obtained for Sena- tor Coke a statement of these facts from one of the parties concerned, a responsible gen- Hleman under MeNeil's command. This is the letter which has been called abusive, although it simply goes into the details of’ MeNeir: conduct’ while in command of the guard, from which Mr. Glover had moted to a bri ie. This letter very interesting reading. THE POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILt, which passed the House yesterday, approp ates $1,365, This makes seven of the reg: lar appropriation bills which have passed the House, but only one has become a law. Two are in the Senate, five are in conference, two are pending in the House, and three are yet to be reported from the committee on appropri- ations. the general sentiment among mem- bers is that Congress can adjourn easily by June 10th, from the present outlook of public arged for int Neir's home been pro- said to make business. sw0e, THE PRESIDENT IN THE QUAKER CITY.— Among the notable events of the President's movements in Philadelphia yesterday, was a visit to Disston’s saw works in Kensington, where the party partook of a collation. its close a fine saw of beautiful workmanship was exhibited, which had been made from a piece of rough steel, passing through the hands of 24 workmen, the whole occupying 42 minutes in time. It is to be sent to the President as a memento of the visit. The President held a reception in Independence hall late in the afternoon. Afterwards he reviewed the ca- dets of the Soldiers’ Orphans’ Institute and “witnessed their drill, and made a short visit to the Public Ledger office. In the evening the Presidential party attended the reception at the Academy of Fine Arts, given by the ladies of Philadelphia to Mrs. Hayes. THE SECRETARY OF Wak and Gen. Sher- man spent yesterday at Fort Monroe watch- ing the batteries engaged in target practice, in which nearly all arms were used, from the half-inch Gattling gun to 15-inch Rodman gun. The ladies took a sail to Norfolk, visiting the navy-yard and receiving-ship Franklin. Last night there was a display of fireworks, after which the company assembled in the bal room, where essays Were read by Lieut. R. M Rogers and Lieut. V. H. Bridgman; Gen Sherman made a short address to the grad uates of the artillery school and presented their diplomas ; the Secretary of War made a ape ‘ch, and a hop elosed the events of the fay. SPEAKING OF SOUTH CAROLINA, the Augusta (Ga.) Constitutionatist says “tahe democrats can carry every county in e state—ev: Beaufort and Charleston—if they only deter mine to do so. Republican and race‘ majori- ties can be overcome overywhere,as they were overcome two years ago in Edgefield, Abbe- ville, Aiken, and Barnwell.” “This,” says the Knoxville (Tenn.) Chronicle, “is conciliated democracy.” A Ticut-RKorg PRRTORMES, While walking backward over a rope at Catasauqua, near Bethlehem. Pa., yesterday, missed his footing and fell 50 feet to the ground. He sustained a fracture of one leg and such internal injuries that his recovery is beyond hope, ART NOTES. Mr. Andrews is putting the finishing touches on a fulliength life-size portrait of Martha Washington.—the first of that kind, it is said, ever painted of her. The likeness adopted for the picture is that by Gilbert Stuart, Washington's favorite artist, but which, it Will be remembered, showed only the face and bust. The dress is historically correct, both in material and style, and the same may be said of the principal accessories, which are after careful studies made at Mount Vernon. Aside from its historical interest, the picture, with its pure pink and white colors against a back ground of dark green and brown, is as beauti ful as a lovely bouquet. Mr. ‘Andrews ex: pects to sail for Europe in June, fora stay of several months. He will be accompanied by his wife. — The auction sale of pictures by local artists, to which reference was made in this column last week, has been fixed for Tuesday and Wed- nesday evenings of next week. The catalogue will contain nearly one hundred numbers, and includes contributions from Weyl, Fisher Rouzee, Kindleberger, Turner, Baumgras, Warren Brown, and others. The pictures will be on exhibition in the sales room, > 16th street, (Corcoran Building), on and after Mon- day next, and we bespeak for them not only a. critical examination by our art loving people, but also a large attendance of liberal buyers on the evening of the sale. The artists wish it particularly understood that every picture will be offered in good faith, and sold to the highest bidder, without reserve. — Hard times are affecting general business in England, as well as in this country; bui there, as here, and even in greater degree, there are always very rich men enough to pay high prices for choice pictures, when such come into market. At the sale of the Munro collection, held in London on the 6th inst., oil paintings by Turner brought the following ome. from the Mount Aventine,’ 7 Mark's Palace, Venice, light,” $27,300; “ Ancient Italy,” and its panion ‘Modern Italy,” and $26,300, respectivel; ern no,” 3 and. vari from $1,000 to s obtained at the hua Reynolds’ portrait of Hon, . personitying “Contemplation,” ), and Bonnington’s “ F Mae and nd Canal, Venice,” #1 e total 7.—said y sucha S. — Mr. Whistler, who prides himself on being regarded as one of the most original artists in England,—one of the painters of the future, s to speak,—is building a house at Chelse: out of London, “so very ece that the Board of Works hausted ever rt the fant Just what the d licated anywhere ; Dut, ing from some of Mr. Whistler's pictures Which come to this country from time to time, it is quite safe to assume that he could get up something in that way which would be uncom- monly outré and aggravating. —It is pretty broadly hinted by persons who profess to know, or rather who claim to have good grounds for judging accurately, that the lute sale of the Latham collection of pictures in New York was not a genuine one through- out. The allegation to the effect that in some cases the name en were not those of the real purchaser: n others the pictures did not bring the prices reported, while in others, where pictures were run up to a high figure and knocked down, there was no sale at The story does not sound reasonable ; the reputation of both Mr. Latham and the aue- tioneers forbids the belief that it istrue. At the same time, it must be admitted that inthe | picture trade, as in the horse and liquor busi- hess, there are many things outsiders do not: understand. ~-Itis pleasant to know that so eminent an arteritic as Mr. Charles Blane, who, by the has recently been appointed to the only ir of wsthetics in France, is highly pleased tholdi’s colossal statue of Liberiy, to be placed in New York harbor "s authority in art matters is unqit |. and when he says that the statue will noble work there can be little doubt of it ip the minds of other people. —Mr. Poole returned this week from Fior- ida, where he has been for some time past. Not having any orange plantations to dispose of, he is not greatly enamored of that country. He will go to Poolesville at once to complete some work on hand, and intends afterward to make a number of careful studies and sketches on and in the vicinity of Sugar Loaf, with the intention of painting a large picture typi cal of the beautiful scenery fn that region. He will probably spend the summer in the Piedmont country of Maryland, and may go to Europe in the fall. —Mr. Moran’s large new picture of Ponce de Leon in Florida, to which reference was made last week, is now on exhibition in the Corcoran Gallery. It is well worthy the atten- tion of connoisseurs and the public. B —Mr. Messer, who has been laid up at home for some days with an attack of fever, which atone time threatened to be a rather serious affair, is out again, and at his studio, but still unable to go actively at work. — Notwithstanding the fact that there were some remarkably fine pictures and a great many strong names represented in the Cottier collection which was sold in New York on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of this week, and in the face of the extravagant way in which the whole gallery was praised by the critics of that city, the prices brought were very low, as high-class works of art go now-a- da. The proprietors must have been greatly usted with the result, which footed up only $36,821, although one hundred and thirty- four pictures were sold. Twenty of the most important were withdrawn or passed, includ- ing Corotv’s “Orpheus” and — Monticelli’s “Temple of Joy, —the former failing to bring a bid at the upset price of 310,000, The paint- gs Which brought over $1,000 were the fol- g: Corot’s “Summer Morning,” 22x22, $3,025; Millet’s “Carding Wool,” 18x! ren Rousseau’s Pea 3 Liz “Forest, of Fontainebleau,” 8i4¢ Roybet’s* Return from the Chase,” 27, $) : Mauve’s “ Pastures in Holland,” x48, $1,500; Jacques M “Sea Weed Gatherers, 18x44, brie Corot’s “ Landscape Some New Books. From Robert Beall we have the following new publications by Harper & Brothers: The Atlantic: A Preliminary Account of the Genera] Results of the Exploring Voyage of H. M. S. “Challenger,” during the year 1873 and the early part of the year 1876. By Sir C. Wy- ville Thomson. These two volumes presenta popular account of the results of the deep-sea soundings in the Atlantic, made by the scien- tific corps of the ‘*Challenger” in the years named. The facts ascertained by these sound- ings serve to dispel the old belief that life at the bottom of the sea was confined to a narrow border round the land, and that at a depth of 300 fathoms the sea bottom became a desolate waste, the physical conditions being such as to preclude the possibility of the existence of living beings. The numerous soundings taken in every part of the Atlantic establisi the im- ortant fact that the distribution of livin: ain gs has no depth limit; but that animals o all the marine invertebrate classes, and prob- ably fishes also exist over the whole of the floor the ocean. The scientific party in the Challenger,” after concluding their tests in the Atlantic, proceeded to the Pacific ocean, where they carried out a series of experi- ments; the results of which do not, however, appear in the present interesting volumes. The Elements of Rhetoric, by James De Mille, M. A. The author has succeded in making his method distinet and intelligible, and hi; style is conspicuous for clearness and simplicity. A leading feature of the book is the fullness and. profusion of the examples and illustrations which accompany the discussion of each topic. The School and the Family, the Ethics of School Relations, by Join Kennedy, instruct. or in Teachers’ Institutes. This work has the general professional and literary aim of eall- ing attention to a great field of research, com- ehess untouched in this country—viz: the jeld of Educational Science. The Principles of Rhetoric and their Appli- cation, by Adams 8. Hill, Prof. of Rhetoricand Oratory in Harvard College. This treatise dis- cusses, first, the general principles which ap- ly to written or spoken discourse of eve! ind; and, secondly, deals with those princl- ples which apply exclusively or especially to narrative or to argumentative composition. It has a useful appendix giving general rules for punctuation. The History of a Crime; by Victor Hugo. Part2. Georgie’s Wooer, by Mrs. Leith-Adams, A novelette of “Harper's Half-Hour Series,”, FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS. | SATURDAY, April 27. | THE NATE was not in session to-day. HOUSE.—On motion of Mr. Lathrop a reso- lution was adopted requesting the President to transmit to the House the report of the Commissioners heretofore authorized to make | experiments and tests of iron and steel, giving the results of such experiments. On motion of Mr. Waddell the House non- concurred inthe Senate amendments to t Dill_to regulate the advertisement of mail le tings, and a committee of conference was r quested. A PERSONAL EXPLANATION. Mr. MeGowan rose to a personal explana tion, and called attention to some remarks made by Mr. Wood (N.Y.) a few days ago, in which it was intimated that he ( ieGowan) had carried off a letter he had itten to Mr. Wood, and whick the latter had made part of his remarks in his speech on the tariff bill. He was surprised that the gentleman should have made such an intimation. He did not see the letter after it was sent to the clerk’s desk, and he. would not have carried it off if he had got it in his possession. Mr. Wood said that he never intimated that the gentleman had carried off the letter. Allhe Said was that the letter was not sent to him | with his speech for revision, and when he went, | to enquire for it he found that Mr. MeGowan had been at the desk enquiring for it, but he did not suppose that the gentieman liad car- ried the letter off. _ On motion of Mr. Sparks, the House went into committee of the whole on the Indian ap- Prgpriation bill, Mr. Potter in the chair. The total amount recommended by the bill is, Which is $57,289.09 less than the ations for the e Oless than the estin t fiscal ates ol ear and the de- $23, ment. The Talk To-day About the Florida Business. The theory of those who hope that the Florida frauds may pan out something yet that it may be made to appear that the Pres- ident was accessory to the frauds before and after the fact. Their hope is, that it may be developed in some way that ex-Gov. Noyes made arrangements and gave pledges when in Florida in behalf of Hayes, which the latter sanctioned, and if so, charge that Noyes azied with the consent and connivance of Hayes. There are muttering among the implacable democrats that in due time’such a state of affairs will be proven to have existed; but just how they expect to prove it they keep to themselves. There is a rumor that on Monday next a movement will be made in the House looking to an investigation. Springer, Finley and others, who seem to be in the front of the movement, decline to say what y do, but fuley, hint that all th munition is not yet in, aud thatno movement isto be made until other expected exidence of the alleged fraud is secured. It is certain, however, that they are by no means pleased with the manner in which the “ confessions” have been receiyed by the public, and they cannot disguise the fact, that they are sorely disappointed that the “deyelopmenis” have not created a more de- cided sehsation. The republicans of the House do not appre- hend that any investigation of the Florida scandal will be attempted unless, indeed, there is much more damaging testimony fortheomn- ing. en those of the patty, who thoroughly detest Mr. Hayes, openly acknowledge that they cannot see how any investigation will se- riously operate against the President, unless he can be directly connected with the'alleged frauds, and thus far no evidence has been ad- duced, nor is it likely ay will be, that such was the case. The fact of the publication of the Dennis and other affidavits being in yes. terday’s New York Sun,and which were given out undoubtedly in New York city, explodes completely the denial that Gov. Tilden had a hand in working up the Florida ¢; One of the rumors at the is also soon to be made public a batch of alti davits going to show that the vote of Louisi also fraudulently counted for Haye: Wheeler. It is noted as signif the Florida affidavits reflect Noyes, who is known to be a friend of the President, that Wn is spared from any reflection upon his cours: while in Florida; all of which invites the sus- picion that Cha nore concernin tis new exposures than appears on the sur- ace. Whatever action may be taken in the matter will be by directions from New York: as the democrats who have been active in the collec. tion of the affidavits are known to be in daily communication with Col. Wm. E. Pelton, the somewhat indiscreet nephew of his distin- guished uncle. Dennis, of the Florida confessors, ed to reach this city to-night. is expect- A Murder Sensation in Norfolk. “FATTY” WEEKS, ON HIS DYING BED ADMITS KILLING FIVE MEN. A telegram from Norfolk, V says: J.B. ‘a. April 25, During the latter per of the late war Weeks came here with an Ohio regiment as sutler. He remained here when his regi- meut was disbanded and has since been pro- prietor of a bar-room and restaurant in a dis reputable neighborhood, which was aresort of vicious and degraded characters. He was the largest man in the city, weighing 4) pounds, and was generally known as“ Fatty” Weeks. He died from excessive fat_on the 27th of March last. To-day Mr# Julia C. Whit- tington appeared before Mayor Tucker and swore to a statement to the following effect: “About a week before Weeks died he told her he hag a secret to disclose; and she must promfse not tomake hisdisclosure public until after his death. She promised, and he then | told her he and another man got possession of | a large amount of money fromdrunken gamb- | Jers ; that ghey were murdered and buried on | the premises ‘he then occupied: that the ae- | accomplice died very suddenly a short time | afterward, leaving the money at his dispo: and that he did not dare to tse any of the gotten gains, and secreted He furthermo. stated that to the best of his knowledge there Were five bodies buried on the premises. Weeks told Mrs. W nite eon to wait four weeks after his death and then go to the mayor of the city and disclose the seerct to his honor, and that in all probability she would get one: third of the money, which would be enough for her. As soon as this statement was sworn to Mayor Tucker he sent a sergeant of police with a detail of the chain-gang to the premises, No.7] Church street, which had been vecupied by Weeks; the floor was taken up and the ground dug up to the depth of four feet, but no traces of human remains were found. Further seareh will be made to-morrow. Dark stories are told of drugged and amurdered sailors in this den since the war, and it is now said one of Weeks’ pals in lying begged to havea priest attend him, but he was closely guarded, an no spiritual adviser was allowed to visit his death-bed. Pore LEO IN His ENcycLicaL distinetly endorses the policy and acts of his predeces- sor, condemns civil marriages and deplores rejection of the authority of the chureh. pro- claiming that to be the cause of all existing evils, but in language of calmness and dig- nity, devoid throughout of any tone of offence or violence. The encyclical contains noattack whatever upon the civil qorormnent of Italy, py, mention, direct or indirect, of the house of ‘avoy. THE GREAT STRIKES IN ENGLAND.—The breach between the British cotton masters aud operatives is widening. The house of a manu- facturer at Great Harwood was yesterday sur- rounded by an excited crowd, rendering necessary the interference of the police to | prevent violence. The coal miners in Scot- laud are demanding an advance in rages. and threaten to strike work on the 2d ef May if it is not granted. A RUN was begun on the Dry Dock Savings Bank at New York yesterday. Several hun- dred depositors, mostly women, crowded the entire front of the building. Depositors of less 00 were paid in full,over Boo sixty days notice was required. The bank superintend- ent thinks the run the result of a panic. COAL Prices.—The executive committee of the Lehigh Coal Exchange and that of the Schuylkill Coal Exchange met in Philadelphia yesterday, and the prices of the present month Were agreed upon as the raling Agures for May. The present rate of production is little more than half that of the same period year. last COAL MINERS ON STRIKE.—Advi Eelleville, Ill., 12 miles east of St. cian all the coal miners in tha [or er wages, not unlike! the miners in St. Clair county. and poet adjoining counties, from ich draws much the largest part of her coal, will join the strikers. 4%-Hon. Wm. Moore died at May’s Land- ing, N. J., yesterday. time Congress, and Teldec state oflows: i #@ Another Indian raid on the is reported northwest frontier of T rider kibleq, of Texas, and another mail | notice. Telegrams to The Star. ANOTHER POLITICAL SENSATION. Mr. Conkling and Louisiana’s Vote. THE FLORIDA CONFESSIONS, What Gov. Hendricks Says. EUROPEAN WAR SIGNS. ANOTHER CONKLING SENSATION. Was Louisiana's Vote Corruptly . m to Hayes? New York, April 27.—The World of to-lay has a three column card from John F author of the Conkling interview. yS:—At the time that Senator Co first freed luis mind to his friends in Ut regard to the Louisiana business, the Pabt h reason to believe that he would soon speak on the subject in the Senate—assome of them know from his own mouth. His failure to speak has been a grievous disappointment tothem. He said, ‘It must come out, and be- fore long.’ The men to whom he gave the credit of managing the alleged great fraud there were Stanley Matthews and Jolin n—the latter bei credited with the longer head and the more There was a great deal of de ess and earnestness in his mode of ing in regard to the electoral frauds of the “usurpation” of Hayes, and the with Nicholls by which yen out at the muzzle of speal there, guns.” that impressed me so much with the truth of his convictions. as to n rm_ be in his story. T'said, ator, is there any possibility of Mr Hayes having been kept in ignoraiice of the Steps that were taken for a fraudulent count, and that he may not wrong preceedix After deliberation he said. am afraid there is no room for doubt. The people who went down there in his beha‘f Were personally too closely connected with hi to permit any other theory except that he wa cognizant of all that took place. I think that when the matter comes to be aken up and the evidence is produced, it will be shown that Hayes is not merely weak, but corrupt as well.” He spoke of the rewards that had be heaped by the President upon the m assisted in the Louisiana business, that he was not merely an acce: wards but before the fact. could understand nothing else from his re- marks subsequently but that he was in pos. session of important documentary proofs brought from New Orleans and of telegrams that had passed between Washington and Columbus while the matter was in agitation. There was no question in my mind that had all the proof necessary to speak, and hence the wonder that he delayed. EUROPEAN SITY ATION THREAT- The British Army on a War Footi LONDON, April 2 ‘orrespond- f Manchester Guardian, in a dis at, J sory And I certaint to that 7 known and commissioned shott had recieved office to hold elves in complete ness’ for immedi- clive service. In addition to this general s stated that all the principal oni shad received important secret instruc tions for certain contingencie The Central Ne agency of London an- nounces that it is informed that orders wi shortly be issued for the immediate forn of the second army corps and the ra the battalions of that corps toa war é: ment. War and Famine. A special dispatch to the Tinie rade says: ‘Disturbances have sh and Pirot betw from Bel- roken out en the inhabitants and r ) authorities in consequence of a jan Summons for recruits, A famine is gat Vranja caused by military requisi- And Plague. The Tinies' Rutschuk correspondent tele- graphs as follow: ‘Out of six thousand Rus- Sians here forty or fifty die daily of ordinary and spotted typhus. At Adrianople, Sistova and Tirnova it is reported that hundreds die daily.” ———_ THE FLORIDA CONFESSIONS. What Gov. Hendricks _ Proceedings To Be I it . New York, Apri -A special to the World from Cincinnati says:—A reporter of the World sought an interview with Gov. Hendricks last evening on the subject of the confession of McLin and Dennis, of Florida, concerning the election frauds. “Though persistently ques. tioned, Governor Hendricks steadily declined tolsubmit to a formal interview. However, in an informal way, during the course of the con- versation, he said that the confessions were in He intimated no manner a surprise to him. | that legal proceedings based upon them would be instituted, but not immeddately, —- he could not state what precise fc would adopted. In regard to his views of the presi dential question he quoted from his speech to the democratic state convention of Feb- ruary 20, saying that while it is perfectly true that the title of Hayes to the office of president was settled under the forms of law itis still hone the less true that imperative duty de- mands of us that fitting punishment be visited upon the public criminals, through whose flagitious crimes that judgment was obiained. Mr. Hendricks deciined te talk more fully upon the matter, partly because it had not re- ceived much recent consideration from_ him, but more Ay ogre because he had of late abandoned the discussion of politi NEWS. Vatican. , April 27.—The negotiations for a re- jon of relations between the Vatican and the Swiss government have nearly fallen through in Reg bce of opposition of the exiied bishops of Basle and Geueva. The Paris Exposition. Paris, April ‘One hundred thousand for- ig aly reached here to witness the ceremony at the opening of the exhibition on Wednesday next, May Ist. The prices of living have advanced, but not to the extent that was feared. The exhibition will not be in full trim until the beginning of June. The buildings are finished, exhibitors only are be- hind hand. The English, American, Swiss and Dutch sections are the most advanced. The Runs on the ‘w York Savings s. NEw York, April ‘Tne runs on the Dock and German Savings Banks had consi erably decreased to-day. A number of Jews were offering to buy bank books of the af Dock for fifty cents on the dollar. ‘The presi- dent of this kK received a letter from the bank department approving the course he had taken in reference to demanding sixty days’ notice for sums over$100. The German Savings Bank is paying all depositors who ask for their money, without the customary sixty days’ The Presidential Exeursion. PHILADELPHIA, April 27.—The presidential arty started on a special train over the North enbsylvania railroad this morning on a tour of inspection through the coal and iron re- giopsof the Lehigh and Schuylkill valleys. They will proceed on the North Pennsylvania road to Bethlehem, after which the train will o via the Lehigh Valley road to Mauch Chunk. he Schuylkill will then be crossed, and the park d ee, ees. city _ the Beading road, stoppin; e most prominent in- dustrial establishments in the valley. =e —<—<—$<—— Southern Congressmen in Boston. Boston, April 27.—A delegation of southern Congressmen, consistin, fHorgan and Jones, an lisle, Young, Money and Goode, who were ii vited to visit this eity. by the Boston Commer. cial Club, arrived ot 9 a. m., and were escorted a Sete hotel by the committee of this organi- ‘ation. Bankruptey. April 27.—The creditors of Nathan i) Ue have petit reat pad an ave jon é “Uy Matthews has been an extensive oO} in real 5 inci- pally due to the enormous shrinkage in that class of property during the last few years. Noy Youn apr Srwo. for about $130,000 ja igments obtained for the goy ernment were levied yesterday by the U.S. Christian Ae Lilienthal at his wobaeeo Inctoce so Barclay street. ave been a party to any | | The Colored People o le Schools to be Closed April 30tn. THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS TO THE + HOOT TRUSTEES. @& Trustees of Public Schools, ‘ongress having refused to Propriation or otherwise, te the rict. $75.04, the sum asked for by the Com missioners in their last annual report and other communications, to enable them to com tinue the public sche r cose year, no alternative is t.as they do now, the closing of the schools on the 30th inst The accompanying statement of th controller of the present condi the . and his carefully prepared estimates of revenues and xpenditures for ear, Shovs treasury on Uy 45, a sum too small to risk of incur the schools be eut month. — You will please ssary steps for the execution of ne take the nece this order. Kespectfully, yours, Ps, Commissioners Mir Commissioner Bryan is absent from the city W. Dennison, SL €. STATEMENT OF THE AUDrTc APRIL 27r Hon. Commissioners of the Distr luruhia Gentlemen:—Cor 4 @ Oo. plying with your request for a statement of son hand and prob able receipts a ures of the District government r the remain year ending June 30, 1878, Th inform you that the balance sury to the credit of the District deducting the audits of y rants drawn and This balance ine the water fund. $1000 of the poor fund de rived from the Washington M. and. $14,549.13 of the appropriation by © gress, act approved April 4, IS7s, for im. proving the grounds south of the Capitol and supplying medical attendance. medicine and food for the poor, and can be legally used only for the specific purposes to which they appropriated. Deducting these amounts from the balauce in the Treasury, there will remain to the credit of the District subject to ft for general purposes the sum of #11309 3. Add to this the estimated revenues by the collector from all sources as stated in his letter Hth inst., $500,000, the actual and esti mated receipts to the end of the fiscal year Will be $613,508.18. ‘The expenditures by District government for current expenses, ex sive of salaries of teachers and school bills and charges on account of the wat ment are estimated, for the balance 24108, an May and June, $1000; total estimated expenditures to the the fiseal year $205,241.58. Deducting this amount from the actual and estimated receipts, aud their will be left the sum of $847.45. Of this amonat, t will be to refund the United States for made by the Se y of the Trea for the Commissioners under act approv March payable out of the reve- on or before the expira- ending June ated balance honor to S. Trea. mday, after sur ed nues of the Distri tion of U ul, Joun T. Vinson. itor and Controller, D.C. Washingto SOME SENSIBLE AND TIMELY REMARKS BY A COLORED PREACHER. Last evening there a fair audis eut im Hamline M. E. church, on the the first public e the Ind p Sable Choristers, of Pi Elisha Walker and Robe singing | w: of the pecull t Haw rtieula Down,’ ‘We'll Sta Find You So, x ot Corn for Me, the Storm, “No More “and “The Old Time Religion. NECESSITY FOR COLORED EMIGHATH During an intermission Kev. Dr. Bagwell made some remarks about the home estab lished at 804 [street northwest, and as show- ing the necessity for such an institution b noted that in the District there are about is. in. ing. 20,0 could be induced to find homes elsewhere in the northern and western states they would be benefited, and those who in would have an opportunity of e. daily bread. I! would relie of homeless beggars and r the 3 « the courts of hundreds of indictments, fo many from sheer ne y are led to the com mission of ime. During a year’s residence . «i witnessed more pover n he had observed anywhe alk through the streets or av Police and Criminal ce any unpr ‘etchedness 'y honest, respectable ai jored man and woman in the face, am they would fain hide themselves from th hideous spectable. This was asad commen tary on the Christianity of the colored peo- ple of Washing! he re sibility does not rest upon the friendless beggars and crim. inals, but finds its place AT THE DOOR OF THE COLORED CHURCHES. It is the highest duty to rescue the fallen, succor the poor, visit the fatheriess and wid ows, and this, St. James says, is pure religion The church goers fail to employ the means within their reach in leving distress or venting crime, and are ceusurable and respon- sible for much of the destitution and erime. If they had used their means, to-day the cap- ital of a great Christ nation would not be the theater of poverty, vice and crime. It was A STARTLING FACT * that in the colored churches of the Distriet— over forty, witn 25,000 members—there has been no effort, no concerted plan to relieve the destitute and resist the tearful inerease of crime. Among thé scor ored men—ministers, there were not five ide: ment having for its object the relief of the masses. ing the last ten years, the colored people fo: ments, society regal plainly that they have at hand the n relieve and reform the masses. The managers ot the Home are convinced that the improve- ment of the masses will never be accomplished without the aid of the colored people them. selves, THE INDUSTRIAL HOME, Dr. Bagwell then sketched the efforts of Mrs, Sarah Hardmon, the general manager of the home, who camé here a year ago last. March and made an effort to establish the school, submitting her plan to the pastors and asking the co-operation of the churches, but she re- ceived no practical response. She, undaunted, in June last rented a house and opened the first penny lune! nd again made an appeal, but received no response, and she exhausted her me She again made an appeal, and, through the co-operation of Mrs. Hitz, suc: cees He noticed the repudiation of this movement by prominent colored men, and to show what was doing read the report for March, showing that 1,351 meals and 19 pieces of clothing had been furnished ; that employ- ment had been found for li of the 20 who had applied for work, and 20 ervous furnished with fueland provisions. The receipts were but $37 21, and expenditures #2. In conclusion he said they had at the home a washing schoo! a sew School, and a cooking school; am they were trying to make good servants for good employers, and to place on the market skilled labor. THE Boakd or HEALTH, at its meeting last night, condemed as a nuisancea frame struct- ure on 6th street southwest, near the river front, owned by George L. Sherif. The chair stated that the sanitary committee would make a report on the subject of bad i in School rooms at the next meeting. lealth Officer Keene submitted his report for the quarter ending March 3ist, 1878. “The George- town sanitary Inspector reported 856 nuisances during the quarter. Attention is called to the necessity for a change in the kind of recepta- cles for fecal matter, and to the nuisances caused by defective boxes and other receptacles in the section of that city called Herring Hill. Attention is also ealled to de- fective sewerage and the escape of sewer into the were air in various streets, and fe statement is made that frequent evidences are found of the poisonous effects upon living near sewer openings. Lnspector Quan- trell reported 729 nuisances during the quarter in the northwestern portion of ‘the city, a large number of them bein; ye yards and stagnant pools of water. e in his inspection district are in good .. He recommends the removal of cow stables from the city,and that the board should be entrusted with the contract of cleaning alleys and streets. The inspector of the southeastern and south- western sections of the city (Mr, | re 1,208 nuisances,and says the unpa’ alleys and streets ave in a bad condition gener- ally. The habit of throwing ashes and nto the streets Ean to a great extent, which practice is difficult tosuppress. In: eens Senees ee rd = Ds , and leak: orm "Food inspector privies, majo inspector ves a full showing of bis work. In covttnafiag ie report he states that “a very unsuccessful ish- ing season is predicted, it is pet that measures will be taken yy fish in the Eotomee: otherwise fisheries will be 01 5 O'Lgany, the pempion American pedes- has accom} another ardi st Dunn in walking 228 miles in 00 hoaws. SO WS suegest that a statue Gen, Btone- ppt ‘as.a statue of Gen. in mn Atlanta, Ga.—[.N. ¥. tera 8 4@-The steamship Wieland, which from New York — m0 io for Hamburg yenerday,