Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1879, Page 1

wr : THE EVENING STAR.; PUBLISHED DAILY, ©xcept Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Penrsylvania Avenue, Corner 11th Strest, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company. GEORGE W. ADAMS, Pres't, ‘THE EVENING STAR is served to subscribers in the ° ei carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents oe weck, oF 44 cents per month. Gopies at the counter, 2 centaeach. By mail Prepai 60 cents s month ; one year, $6; six m: 8. {Entered st the Post Office at Wi m, D. 0.5 ‘second clase mail matter. “ten WEFRLY ‘StaR—pub shed~on Frida: PEE POS Meena, Six monthe, 1; 1 peat msil eabscriptions taust be paid in ad- T Sent longer than 80 for. vertisins: made known on application. ‘vance ; no Rater of SS” a a Che Loening Star, V, 54—N°, 8,335. WASHINGTON, D. C.; MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1879. TWO CENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. : . (> NORTHERN LIBERTY MARKET t OPEN WEDNESDAY, 4th. MARKET WILU BE OPEN Y, the 24th, ALL DAY, and dec22-2t* DAY, December 24t! 11. VOSS, in charge of Market. A_COMMITTER OF MANAGERS of the OMENS CHEINTIAN ASSOOTATION will de at the Home Imilding, 13th st., between R and 8, ‘2th instant, to receive Christmas Donations De jec22-2t it of that institution, ANTITY OF SHED RN IU NILE BOORS, suitable for the HOLIDAYS, at less than half price,at ROBERTS’ Bookstore, 101 7th st., above New York avenue. dec?3-6t SS. AL NOTICE.—I. 0. 0. ¥.—MAGE- S&S y ENCAMPMENT, No.4, An, Address il be delivered by A. H. GAWLER, P.O. P. Femi-annual Grand Visitation, on TUESDAY EVE- Lag reat tea ne rong runetuwl in attendance. Members 0 r En- comp nents invited SAMUEL H-ELLIS,C-P WM.P. . SUFFRAG E PEOPLE.—The (REPUBLICAN CLUB will mect at Gosmo- titan I ‘corner of 8th and E sts-n.w., MONDAY Dy teeins will eek oo on esiion & owas J Donast will ipeak om the a Thonn as provided for in the bill now before Jongress. ' All, irrespective of party, are i Korea ‘A. C. RICHARDS, Presi (> OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE T o FRANCE CO. Wasi aber 20,1879. Policy holders are he insurance for 1880, at 8TON, Dec eby notified to renew their any, on ‘er, betore MON Please bring your poli ecretary. OF THE TIONAL METRO- > COMPANY, of the s Id at the office of pany of January, for the Helock noon, on the 1 the choice ‘of nine Di Brith, Alexandr at 10 o’eloc! a BUMS, for the Holid York avenue. — Bonds New York St MARGIN. sn and Domest xe tic ni change. -In Bankers, 1 (SPECIAL Notice OONGRESS WATER. z Its superiority ns a cathartic and ulterative con- sists in its entire freedom from everyihing bitter, acid cr erude that produces headache, internal sore- hess, and tends to destroy the mucous membrane. All mineral waters that are dangerous irritants may be known by an acki after-taste. dec8-3m. TO GAS CONSUMERS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that, with the dis- count off, the net price for Gas consumed on and iter January 1, 18M), will be reduced to Two Dol- r Thousay decd-tjanl c AILEY, Secretary. PECIAL NOTICE—A fresh supply of PURE NORWEGIAN GOD LIVER Ol at DREW'S Drng Siore, corner . and Pennsyl- ‘Vania ave., at 50 cts. per full pint bottle. AND GAYSER SARATOGA WATER. ibove ment waters. N’S PHARMAOY, sept 1499 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. KE, JR. st., Washingt TILLER & CO.’S IMPROVED SELF-LIGHT- Mixa Gas Stand can he een at 528 9TH Srneer (St. Cloud Building. the only Self-Lichter in the market. Lights the cas ‘THs without renewing the caps. Call and sce it; also references of parties now using them. First-class canyassers can find remunera- tive employment. deel9-6t* FLE®®X Wise GaRnert, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Wasurserox, D. 0. No. 2 Columbian Law Building, Fifth street, between DandE ty3l-6m JUNTRY SAUSAGE, SCRAPPLE, &c., can be Cad ar and after Saturtay mae ‘26th inst. af 406 Center Market, and No- 49 0 reet Market. J. HOFFMAN SMITH. D* F. A. VON MOSCHZISHER, THE WELL-KNOWN EUROPEAN PHYSICIAN AND SPECIALIST, LATE OF PHILA- DELPHIA, HAS OPENED AN OF- FICE AT 619 19th st. n. we SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO DISEASES oF THE EYE, EAR, THROAT, LUNG, CHEST DIS- EASES, CATARRH, ASTHMA. To whom it may concerns the nndeteumed citizens of Philadelphia, take secure in cortifving that Dre fA. VON MOBGHE EISRER lias been a resident of our city for some aired a distinguished : diseases of Eye, Ear and Throat. Hels also, during sometime been Professor and Clinical Operator in one of our ‘Medic 1 Institutions. We recommen the cordial support of the and the confidence of the communities he may seé ft to visit: LES McCLINTOCE, ELMAKER, U.S. Marshal; RAYSON, Mercury; ARBURTON Evening Tei URTON, Evening Telegraph ; FEATHERSTONE, Evening Bulletin. FROM HORATIO SEYMOUR. AMax 25, 1874. Dr. von Moschzisker brings me letters of intro- duction from gentlemen of character and standing. ‘They speak bichly of bis sitll and success in treatment of diseases of the Eye and Ear, and those of the Respiratory Organs, and of his attainments asa physician. Prem bis treatment of a case under amy observation and experience, I think he can give relief in all cases which admit of remedy. Honatio Srrwovn. RESTORATION OF HEARING. From the high endorsements with which Dr. VON MOSCHZISKER came here I was induced to place myself under his care for a case of Catarrhal Deaf- okt mt mi Siowaraacs = THOS. SOMERVILLE, National Brass Works. Wasuretox, Oct.18,1879. [Senator D. W. Voorhees. I thank you very sincerely for the relief I received from your treatment of my hearing, which has been seriously im) the result of au excessively se- - LD. W. VoonuExs. Son of Gov. Bishop, of Ohio.} Dr. von Moschzisker operated Yery sucessfully om my eyes and restored my sight.—[W. 8. BisHop. {Gen. Kilburn, U. 8. A.} Under Dr. von Moschzisker’s treatment I recov- ered my hearing.—[C. L. KiLBuRy. decl 13 ed & HUTCHINSON, 317 Ninth street n.w., Give special attention to REMODELING axp MODERNIZING DEFEO- TIVE PLUMBING me in city residences. manufacture SLATE Banters re Agee RANGES DS. “Dr. Colbor and Zs pes un’s Porous Evap- Sek es beteuin tin manatee nee ee yy eeores AND NEW YORK STOCK AGENCY. Te h Wires Exclusive ant ee eo between H. H. DODGE, A. @. WOOD, No. 1, Willard’s Hotel, Washington, D. AGENTS FOR vere PRINCE & WHITELY, Brock Broxens, 64 BroapwaY, New Yorn. 1. D. be J, D- PRINOB, } General Partners. W. B. Rai Special. class of Securities Bonght ana Sok on fork and Washington, eo sa ker Orders in COTTON executed. “novad “QUR EXPERIENCE.” . WE FIND THAT IT PAYS To mark the lowest cash price on th2 ticket of each garment, and never to deviate one penny from these prices. ‘The reason it paysis that our custom- ers find by comparison that it is im- possible to buy goods under any sy3- tem cheaper than we sell them, ani that with us they have the lowest price named at once, andare not com- pelled to beat down from ‘‘askiaz" t» taking price. XT PAYS: To avoid the slightest misropresenta tion in selling goods, and to let custo- mers know just what they are paying their money for. The reason it paysis that we thereby secure the confidence of ourcustomers, and make permanent friends and patrons of almost every buyer, as our long list of regular cus- tomers most abundantly and gratify- ingly attest. IT PAXS To sell only for cash, and to never, ‘under any circumstanees, open an ac- ¢ount with any one. The reason it pays is that we always know just what we are doing, and can give every eustomer equal and impartial advant- ages. Never being eo.npelled to as- sess cash customers for their propor- tion of losses sustained by reason of bad debts. IT PAYS To keep good reliable goods, well made and properly trimmed. To show goods pleasantly and politely. and never to importune visitors to buy. To insure satisfaction in every transaction, and to refyud money when customers are dissatisfied. To keep a full and complete line of sizes and qualities of everything pertain- ing to Men, Boys’ or Children's wearing apparel. WHILE OUT PROSPECTING FOR A SUIT OR OVERCOAT FOR YOURSELF OR LITTLE ONE, PAY US A VISIT, GEORGE F. TIMMS & Co., ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE. THE HVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip. GOVERNMENT ReEcEIPTs To-pay.—Internal rev enue, $658,225.74; customs, $155,199.61. GENERAL SHERMAN left for New York Satur- day, and will return to-morrow night. ‘THE ADAMS, which is now at the Mare Island navy-yard By eyrie will sail this or next week. She belongs the Bacitie station. AT THE WatTE Hovse.—Representatives Gar- field, Dunnell and Monroe were among the President’s callers to-day. The adjournment of Con; leaves things rather dull around the. White House, as far as the number of visitors is concerned. ‘THE MELBOURNE ExrosiTion.—The Secretary of State, desiring to secure, if possible, a good exhibition of American goods at the Melbourne international exhibition, which is to be opened October 1, 1880, has appointed Mr. Thomas R. Pickering, of Connecticut, an agent in behalf of the United States government to solicit ex- hibits. Mr. Pickering has ned an office at room 102, Post Office building, New York city, where all information regarding the regulations of the Melbourne exhibition can be obtained. The United States will not assume the expense of shipping Boots, wae will, through its com- missioner, receive the goods at Melbourne, as- sign them to proper space in the exhibition buildings, and publish a catalogue of the list of exhibitors. THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS during the holiday-recess expect to perfect and have ready to report when Congress again meets the naval, deficiency and army appro- priation bills. “GRANT AND Manong.”—A gentleman from Virginia who arrived here to-day reports that thesame men who voted for Grant in prefer- ence to Greeley, are working up a movement in favor of Grant for the next President and Gen. Mahone as Vice President. The gentleman re- ferred to says that a ticket of Grant and Ma- hone would carry the state of Virginia. APPOINTED P. M.- . Frank Hatton, editor and proprietor of the Burlington (lowa) Hawk- eye, has been appoited post lowa. Mr. Hatton was re place by the solid Iowa delegation in Congress. THE RIGHT TO COUNT AND DECLARE THE PRESI- DENTIAL VOTE.—It is stated that the President said in conversation a day or two ago that he be- lieved that under the Constitution the Vice Presi- Gent of the United States had the right to count and declare the Presidential vote, and whether he counted it and declared it in the rotunda of the Capitol or in presence of both houses of Congress tn joint convention assembled that he should recognize and enforce it as the true and legal declaration of the court. ‘THE BRONZE MEDArs awarded to American exhibitors at the Paris exhibition have been re- ceived by Governor McCormick and are being distributed as rapidly as possible. This leaves only the certificates of honorable mention to be received, The grand prizes, the special awards, the gold and ver medals, have already been delivered by Governor McCormick to those to whom they were awarded. ‘There were 8 grand prizes which were the size of the silver medals and were of gold: 7 special awards, fine por- ‘in, 107 gold medals, 176 silver medals and 257 bronze medals. The certificates of honora- ble mention are additional to the above. BILLS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT.—The Pre- sident to-day approved the bill authorizing an allowance for loss by leakage or casualty of spirits withdrawn trom distillery warehouses for exportation. He also approved the bill di-. recting the Secretaty of the Treasury, at the request of a Senator, Kepresentative or Dele- te in Congress, the head of a department or ureau, art association or library, to furnish impressions from any portrait or vignette which is now or may hereafter be a part of the en- graved stock of the bureau of engraving and pruGas, at such rates and under such condi- ms as he may deem necessary to protect the ublic interests, This bill was introduced in e last Col but was defeated because it was thought that under its provisions addi- tonal and dangerous facilities would be afforded counterfeliers.> The Secretary will, in making the conditions under which the proofs are issued, prescribe regulations that will event, as faras possible, such proofs falling to the halids of the manufacturers of the “queer.” A COUNTERFEIT ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR BILL. The agent of the secret service at Council Bluffs, Iowa, telegraphs to headquarters here the arrest of J. D. Austin, for attempting to jee a counterfeit $100 note on the First National ink of Boston, Mass, ‘THE TALLAPOOSA arrived at Portsmouth, Va., navy yara yesterday morning. SoLpIERS’ CLOTHING.—An order has been issued by the War department directing that as the old pattern clothing having become unsuitable for issue, only new clothing will hereafter be issued to the troops. Hereafter all estimates or requisitions for clothing, whether special or annual, must conform strictly to the regula- tions so far as the alowance and sizes are con- cerned, and the practice, heretofore too com- ‘mon, of asking for sizes larger than men wear, must be discontinued. ‘VICE PRESIDENT WHEELER is going to Chatta- nooga, Tenn., and will not return to Washing- ton until after the holiday: PersonaL.—Secretaries Evarts and Sherman, Gen. Sherman, Comptroller Knox, Senators Sharon, Booth, Farley, Plumb and Paddock, and Representatives Herbert and Dwight were tered in New York last cyening. .... Dan Rice announces that he has been converted, and will at once enter the pulpit as an cyangelist. A Se combination ought to dra W- _-.-- John Russell Young was registered at the Hvtel Chatham, Paris, yesterday. .... Editor Watter- son isin New York, Also, Mr. Tilden. Attor- hey Geiéral Devens expects to eat his Christmas dinner in Boston. .... The publishers of a New York magizine recenily offered Mr. Ruskin, ¢409 for a short article on the Cathedral of 3t. Mark’s at Venice, and $1,000 to Browhing, the poet. Both refused. .... The widow of As iz was the first woman to cast her vote in Boston at the recent municipal election. .... It is said that Assistant Postmaster General Brady will soon resign, to become actively connected with the telephone interest. . Gen. James G. Field, of Richmond, and Gen. John Coburn, of Indianap- olis, are at the National. .... Baron Hartman de Mulineu, of Switzerland, and Judge Marshall, of Richmond, Va., are at the Metropolitan. UNDER MODIFIED TREASURY REGULATIONS, Just published, new United States notes can no longer be furnished from the Washington office for bankers’ di as has been the custom for the past four months. ‘This change has been made necessary by the fact that the amount of cash in the Treasury of the United States has become so reduced that it 1s im ible to sup- ply the heavy demand from se} checks on their New York ndents for returns in baci This ent will notes and national bank notes sent to the ‘Treasurer under the regulations for redemption. British TRADE.—General Badeau, U. 8. Consul General at London, transmits to the De- paitment his annual reports. One showing the trade of London, and one showing the trade of tae United Kingdom. A study of these reports, Slug ela acrecaty ue rr er the tate of the United nedom ine & renewed American The In 1878 Was 119,903; one-half tothe Unies iste and New Zealand, an one-tenth to British North America. The total ‘umber of poor in recelpt of rellet on the ist of uary. Kingdom was’ - 904, an incredse in Ireland. anda decrease ta Scotland. In the schools there was an Anerease of 300,000 pupils in 1878 ‘The total Sibesr on Sonos the Government was NAVAL ORDERS.—Passed Assistant Surgeon J, ak from the naval asylum, Cc. ! THE MAINE MUDDLE. Two Governors and Two Legisia- tures. Presidential Interference Required. Telegrams were sent hence yesterday to Sena. tor Blaine and other prominent republicans in Maine to resist to the last what is alleged to be the illegal action of Governor Garcelon and his counsel in counting out enough republicans, claiming to bave been legally elected, to give a majority of the legislative branch to the iusionists. A telegram sent last night to Sena- tor Hamlin read in substance: “Gen. Gartield advises resistance even to the extent of force. Mr. Garfield saw the President to-day and he says the President will penene a Davis legis lainre if it isset up asthe legal legislature of Maine by the republicans.” It is known that Gen. Garfield and other prominent republicans are at work looking up ‘the law and precedent to sustain the formation of a legislature by the republicans, ‘A CASE IN POINT, A case has been found which, it is thought, adapts itself to the Maine situation. In the De_ cember term of the United States Supreme Court, in 1848,Chief Justice Taney (democrat) presiding Mr. Taney rendered a decision in the celebrated Luther versus Borden suit. The defendant had justified an action of trespass, on the ground that “martial law had been declared by the Leg- islature of Rhode Island, and he being a milita~ ry officer and acting under the orders of his su- perior officer, as he lawfully might, &c.” ‘The Chiet Justice in the published syllabus of the decis‘on rendered is quoted as follows: “Upon a question whether the government which declareé martial law was the duly con- stituted government of the state it was held that the circuit court had no power to try and de- termine this question, which so faras the United States was concerned, belonged to the political and not the judicial power; and so far as the state was concerned. having been decided by the highest court, the state, acting as part of the nverpment of the state when admitted to be july constituted, the circuit court was bound to follow the decision. Congress has delegated to the President, by the act of February 28th, 1795, the power to de- clde, for the purposes of that act, whether a government organized in a state is the duly coa- stituted government. of that state; and after he has decided the question the courts of the United States are bound to follow his decision. The government of a state, by its legislature, has the power to protect itself from destruction by armed rebeliion by declaring martial law, and the legislature is the sole judge of the existence of the necessary exigency.” THE REPUBLICAN TACTICS. It is claimed by republicans who proclaim that Gov. Garcelon’s outrage shall not be toler- rated that the plan in Maine will be as follows: ‘That when the day for the meeting of the Maine legislature arrives, that such republicans as have the certificates of the returning officers. and those who have been counted out, meet and proceed to organize as the legal legisiature ot Maine. Inthe mean time, if ble, procure for the counted-out republicans certificates of election from the supreme court of the state, or failing in that, from the county clerks. If the fusionists organize algo, claiming to be the law- ful legislature, of course the erisis would be pre- cipitated at once. The further plan is that the republican legislature proceed to elect Davis as wernor, If the fusion members elected either darcelon or Smith, the situation would be that Maine would have two governors and two legis- Jatures, and then wot follow the question of national recognition. A gentleman who had a conversation with the President on this subject yesterday, says that the President indicated, as the case was presented to him hypothetically, that he would recognize Davis. Under sucha decision, taking the opinion of Chief Justice Taney heretofore quoted as a guide, there could be but one result of such recognition on the part of the fusion oe and legislature, and that would be for them to disband; for the President, under the Taney construction of the act of Feb. 28, 1795, (1 statutes at large,) has ‘the power to decide for the purposes of that act whether a government organized in a state is the daly con- ‘stituted government of that state; and after he has decided this question the courts of the United States are bound to follow his detesion.” WHAT WILL HAPPEN. If, then, the Maine legislature should attempt to set at defiance the national recognition, the legislature recognized could call upon the Presi- dent for national aid to disperse the legislature which was denied recognition. The statutes of 1795, in respect to such a condition of affairs, lows: “‘ And in case of an insurrection State against the government thereof, It shall be lawful for the President of the United States, on Spplicasion of the legislature of said state or of the executive, (when the legislature cannot be convened), to call for such number of the militia of any other state or stat as may be applicd for, a8 he may deem sufficient to suppress such insurrection.” THE PRESIDENT MUST SETTLE IT. It will be seen, therefore, that the matter after all is with the President to decide which is the legal legislature of Maine in case two bodies set up their claims. All the recent ad- vices from Maine point conclusively to the fact that the republicans feel themselves outraged at Gov. Garcelon’s action and do not pro} to submit toit. The great probability is, there- fore, that within the next three weeks the Pres- ident will be called upon to decide upon the Claims of the contending factions, and that the Maine muddle will become one of national im- portance. 8 TBE CHURCH TROUBLE IN BALTIMORE.—A tele- fran from Baltimore, last night, says:—It is learned from authoritative source that the ac- tion of Bishop Pinkney in inhibiting the Rev. A. G. Mortimer from ministrations in the diocese is part of an organized plan to check the Ritual- istic tendencies of certain parishes in the dio- cese, and foreshadows an active low church policy on the ae of thenew bishop. The con- Gregation of St. Luke’s look on the inhibition of ir. Mortimer as an indignity to him, and also as an affront to the rector, Dr. Rankin, and the feeling 1s very intense. The bishop has shrewd advisers, and Mr. Mortimer has employedable counsel, and the contest will probably be pro- longed and bitter. Dr. Rankin, in a sermon to- night, urged those who could not quiet their gonscience before Christmas to confess to him. Turortanr Forzign News in Brigr.—General Roberts has Welepren bed General Gough to come to hisrelief in light marching order, and the Jatter was to havestarted for Cabul yesterday.— The British have gained a victory in Sonth Africa.—The French Ministry has resigned and M. de Freycinet has been entrusted with the formation of a new cabinet.—Public works are to be prosecuted at Romie for the relief of the unemployed.—Gordan Pasha has been recalled— Prosecutions of the Spanish ogposition press continue.—General Martinez Campos, with other Spanish officers, has been the army. MR. T1DEN DeNtes.—In an interview printed in the New York Sun of yesterday Mr, Tilden denies the story recently set afloat to the effect. s10N.—W. G. Paddock’s gun Wilkinsorfs printing office, in Albany, N. Y.. were burned Satruday night. By the osion of several cans of gunpowder a number of oleae were aren re policemen and a flremen;John Grogaa, a police man, seriously. TENNESSEE STATE DEBT.—At a caucus of the republican members of the Ten! | BusnvEse oP New ORLEANS.—Fitteon ‘vessels eat oe New Orleans eam Washington Society. Society people can felicitate themselves that we will have one more day between January Ist and Lent than was anticipated. 18s0 being a leap year, Ash Wednesday will fall on February 11th, instead of the 10th, as has been supposed by those, who, looking over the tible in the Epls- opal prayer book, have not read the foot note, which directs that in every ‘“bissextile” or “leap year,” one day be added to the date given in the table for the frst day of Lent. except when the date isin March, in which case the table gives the actual day of the month. The 10th of February falls on a Tuesday. ‘The young married ladies of Georgetown have formed a club. and give germans once a fort nigbt. One of these occurred on Friday even- ing last and was much enjoyed. Itis a species of permanent ee year institution since the un- married ladies, who are invited by the members of the club, are privileged to invite gentlemen as partners in the dance. No gentleman not so invited 1s (so it is said) expected to attend. Old friends of Mrs. Madison remeraber with reat pleasure a portrait of her, painted by ‘tuart, which many consider one of his best efforts, In the drapery of the curtain pror- trayed tn the picture the artist’s own profile is distinctly outlined. The likeness of Mrs. Madi- ‘son is considered so pleasirg that interest is ex- pressed to discover the present whereabouts of the portrait. One who remembers it well has said he poves it will, when found, be placed in the White House, or the Corcoran gallery. s'he Executive Mansion would certainly ‘be the proper place for it, since of ail the Indies who ave presided there in the pastgnone seems to have rivalled her in popularity. Sh> was always awarded the greatest distinction during the many years she livei after ceasing to be mis- tress of the White House. Those who remember her, always speak of Mrs. Hayes as the only other who has epproached Mrs. Madison tn the popular estimation. While the latter differs eniirely in tastes and is as especially noted for indifference to dress and personal adornment as Mrs. “Madison was fond of them, the two are favorably compared with each other as regards the power of making friends by tact and win- ning manners. in a recent conversatjon with Mr. Corcoran, when it was mentioned that many had always supposed that the full length portrait of Wash- ie in the White House was an original by Gilbert Stuart,he expressed great surprise and said it was merely a copy of Stuart's portrait, which is at Newport, R.I. He also laughed over the story so constantly told that Mrs. Madison, when fleeing from the British troops, had her? self cut this picture from its frame to take with her, and said Mrs. Madison used to langh much over that story and say she had heard ft so often she began to believe it herself. Mr. Cor- coran says IC was taken frame and all to George- town, when the enemy was entering thts city, and placed in the Union Hotel. When the British were about to begin depredations in Georgetown the picture was taken {nto the street and remained there for a time before it could again be safg@ly housed, and Mr. Corcoran distinctiy remembers seeing it in the street op- posite the Union Hotel. Mrs. Stewart and Miss Page welcomed many visitors on Saturday to the Washington home of ex-Senator Stewart. A niece of Mrs. Stewart and some other ladies will also spend the winter with her, and their Saturday receptions will be among the most agreeable occurring during the winter. Later in the season there will be dancing in the large ball-room on Saturday afternoons. Mr. Corcoran has a dessert service of the finest Sevres china which was ordered for and used by General Washington. It 1s very beautiful, and will probably be given by its present owner to the Corcoran Art Gallery. Ex-Senator Matthews’ son Mortimer and his eldest daughter, Miss Genie, will make Mrs. Hayes a visit néxt week, arriving in time for New Year. Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnson spent last Tuesday in Washington with her friend Mrs. Hornsby, and returned to Baltimore in the evening. She will make a longer visit before the season is over. Justice Strong’s eldest daughter will study artin Philadelphia during the winter, and will not come here probably until spring. District Government Affairs. The District Commissioners have reappointed G. B. Welbert as additional patrolman to do duty for one year at the Georgetown public school building. ‘The Commissioners to-day declined to issue to Senators Edmunds and Bayard drawback certi- ficates on revisions of special assessments on lots on Massachusetts avenue, between i4th and 15th steets northwest, on the ground that original assessments on roperty Was set- ued by acompromise with the board of public works, this board having ccepted as an offset against said assessments the claim of the prop- erty-holders for damages, by the character of the improvement. ‘The number of drawback certificates issued by Mr. Roome, clerk in cl of revisions of Special assessments, up to 2 o'clock to-day, 1s 6,927, aggregating $397,992.57. On hand await- ing claimants, $76,827.23. TEMPERANCE PLEDGE FOR CHILDREN. Mr. A. Watson to-day submitted to the Dis- trict Commissioners a copy of the resolution and temperance pledge for pas Schools which was ee | by him laid before the School ‘Tru and referred to the committee on rules, who reported against its adoption. Mr. Watson, in his communication, states that “after a month’s consideration of the subject the com- mittee reported against it, upon what I deem most frivolous and illogical reesons, which re- ae was unanimously adopted by the board.” le appeals to the District Commissioners and asks that the action of the School Board be reversed. The Commissioners express their sympathy with Mr. Watson, but state that it is a mattter entirely within the control of the School Board. 1 ge adeno e cor of buildings has condemned a wooden building in square bounded by Grace and Water streets, High and Cecil alley, George- town, belonging to the Washington and Geo! town Street I ad Compauy, as dilapidated and dangerous to life and limb. Thirty days is ‘ven for its removal. The wooden building snown as No, 925 sth street northwest has also been condemed. The president and directors of the Citizens’ National Bank have been notified to reconstruct warehouse No. 107 Bridge street, Georgetown, owned by that bank, so as to turn the Water from the roof in some diferent chan- nel. —— SMALL Pox aT THE JatL.—There were No trials in the Criminal Court to-day, and the prisoners in the jail for a hearing in the Police Court, were hot sent up this morning, the warden deeming it inexpedient to allow them to come up, as last week a case of small pox was devel- oped in the jail. A prisoner served out his sentence with the exception of one day, an‘ he was at once, when attacked by the disease, sent to the small pox hospital near by. He id from there, but the police found him on Fri morning last, and returned him to the hosptial. The daughter of Mrs. Sylvester, who is allowed “a ae ae le fhe eo as developed symptoms of the and 1s in the hospital of the institution. It will tMrs. Sylvester was arrested for having caused the death of a young colored commiti upon her, and having been in since, the daughter has been allowed to remain with her as a nurse. Crocker, the warden, and Dr. Noble Young, the physician; are doing everything they revent the spread of th and hope to be east, near the rd oy A son of mee Sonn Shelton, residlt near the Congressional Cemetery, 1s with and there ce pO ey Boke faunton county, Va. was that of a prisoner who had been in jail eight months. Drs. Young, Elltot and Jobnson last fol fumigated the institution in every con- ivable manner, and all the inmates, about 200, ‘will be vaccinated. The health officer, after a thorough examination of it, states Telegrams to Tho Star FOREIGN AFFAIRS. Speech. N, 5 S. Parnell, ad- dressing a crowd at Queenstown previous to his departure for New York by the steamer Scythia yesterday, said he hoped that one of the results of his visit to the United States would be to show that the hearts of the Americans would beat vi He said if Mr. |, or if repressive measures were iutroduced in the House of Com- mons before the ist of March next, when he tn- tended to return, he would return immediately, Italian Emi, tse > Lonpox, Dec. 22.—Two hundred and eighty emi its have left Treviss and Udine, Italy, for America. Yakoob Khan’s Imprisonment. A dispatch to the Times from Calcutta says: “The ex-Ameer Yakoob Khan has arrived at Meerut. He is confined under military and po- lice guards, but it is doubtful whether he will be Lae there long, as the proximity of Meerut to Delhi and to other centers of Mussulman tra- dition renders it an inexpedient place for the safe custody of Mahomedan state prisoners.” A Secocoenis’ Stronghold. INDON, - 22.—Advices from Cape Towa state that Chief Secocoenis’ stronghold was at- tacked from four sides and that the resistance Was less determined than was expected. m in the Arctic Regions. Dec. 22.—In a letter from Professor Nordinskjold, the Arctic explorer, to the Russian Geographical Society, he advises the establish- ment of a regular navigation line to the mouth of the river Jenisel, Siberia. He even believes that the mouth of the river Lena may be regu- larly reached from Russia and Anierica. With a view to this end he proposes the establishment of a life boat and hospital stations on the Sibe- rian shore. : ‘The Situation in Afghanistan. Lonpon, Dec. 22.—A dispatch from Candahar to the Times says:—The news from Cabul ex- cites nelther surprise nor apprehension here. The tribesmen who have hitherto been occupied in preparing their lands for the spring crops, are now free from labor for three months, and thus long the excitement may be expected to last. No attempt ought to be made before spring to do more than to hold our position. General Stewart's command on the whole line trom Da- dur to Candahar consists of 9.075 effective men. ‘The tribes along the line are quiet French Affairs. Paris, Dec, 22.—M. Gent (member of the Re- publican Union) has been elected a member of the chamber of deputies from Orange, depart- ment of Vastcluse, receiving 6,069 votes against 4,093 for M. Humbert (communist), and M. Maze (moderate republican) has been elected from Versailles, department of Seine et Oise, recety- ing 4.450 votes against 1,264 for M. Buffenoli (radical.)_M. Goblet, member or the republican ‘he chamber of deputies, will probably succeed M. Le Royer as minister of justice. ‘The net profits of the fete on the 18th inst., which was organized by the Paris journalists for the relief of the sufferers by the floods in $pain, are about 800,600 francs. The fund started by’ the Figaro (newspaper) for the relief of the poor in Paris hes reached one million francs. Severe weather continue to prevails here. Several deaths have occurred in the streets from cold and privation. The river Seine 1s passable a-foot at several points within the city. M. Paul de Cassagnac in an article published in the Pays, proposes another period of six months mourning for the Prince Imperial on the ground that his place inthe party and dynasty has not yet been filled. Finishing Stroke pane South Afri- can War. Lonpon, Dec. 22.—A dispatch from Cape Town to the Times says: The capture of the strong- hold of the Cheiftain Secocoen! has given the iar! stroke to native disturbances in South rica. Doesn’t Believe in Victory. The Chillan minister at Parts telegraphs the Chilian consul in London, that the pretended recent victory of Peruvian and Bolivian allies over the Chilians fs officially denied. He says: “The entire province ef Tarapaca is now In our power.” The Disaffection in Spain. oNDON, Dec. 2€—All the special despatches from Madrid agree that the ministry of Senor Canovas del Castillo 1s becoming more un- opular daily. Gen. Martinez Campos, who fas heretofore favored’ conciliation, is now openly hostile to the government, in conse- quence of the issal of the generals, who had previously withdrawn their resignations, at his request. One of the dismissed generals, on Saturday, gave a Sbanquet to Gen. Martinez Jampos and thirty other officers, together with -a number of colonial members of the chamber of deputies. —— Suit Against Cornelius Vanderbilt. New York, Dec. 22.—A cigar dealer, named Dan Bernstein, has commenced sutt ‘against Cornelius Vanderbilt on an agreement said to have been entered into between the latter and Zachariah E. Simmons,-the lottery and policy manager, by which Vanderbilt was to pay Sim- mons $50,000, money advanced by the Jatter in case ‘he should recover in the suit against his brother during the famous Vanderbilt will con- test, Simmops pee assigned the claim to Bernstein. C.J. Vanderbilt denies the validity of the agreement, alleging thatit is a wlackmail- ing operation. Outrage by West Virginia “Rca Men.” New York, Dec. 22.—A special from Wheeling, W. Va., says that agang of the Wetzel County “Red Men,” whose depredations have long been a terror in that region, visited the store of W. J. Umpleby, a respectable country dealer in Ty- ler county, near the Ohio river, a few evenings since, and rebbed the premises of property amounting to $4,000 or $5,000. They were Irasked and armed, and on the owner attempt- ing resistance he was knocked senseless, gagged and bound. A party started in pursuit, and it is believed have struck their trail, but it is thought it will_be almost impossible to dislodge them and effect their capture, their perfect knowledge of intricate mountain paths and safe hiding places rendering escape easy, He Buried an Infant Alive. EnizasetH, N. J., Dec. 22.—The jury in the ease of Michael Sullivan, on trial for the mur- der of his daughter's illegitimate child, by bury- ing it alive, rendered a verdict of manslaughter with a recommendation for mercy. The trial lasted five days. The jury was out two hours. _— A $200,000 Fire. Muwavxes, Wis., Dec. 22.—Best’s Chestnut street malt house office, barn and elevator, con- taining a large amount of grain were destroyed by fire at 2o0’oclock this morning. The loss is estimated at over $200,000. The insurance will nearly cover the loss. sine False Report of the Loss of a Steal mers New York, Dec. 22.—There is no foundation for the report circulated about town this morn- Rejed in Ohio was mon Pleas Three Years Imprisonment. New YORK, Dec. 22.—Thos. koje = Israel Se! t With shooting and ktlling + Sth of last March, ple guilty to-day in the court of general sessions, to manslaughter in the third degree. AS many prominent busi- Ress men bore testimony to the prisoners pre- vious good character, Judge Cowlng sent to the State prison for three years. Church w in Pittsbu! NEW YORK, 22.—A special trom Pitts says: People of this city are tn excitement to-day owing to a fi f fight which took place in’ the First Presbyterian church last night.” . The Markets, BALTIMORE, Dee. 22.—Vii 6; do. consols, 52 —Cotton dull and nowt- Handin jern red, 1,40 land, ‘1.555 52 1.588 ready 3 T—southern white, 65; do. yellow, 83g western mixed, spot, 63, new, 60. 4 nary, 5 ., 80 a60% ; . Oats g hern, 4748; westera G0; mised, 4Ga46ie; Penneylvaniay 4 Rye steady, 1.00; Hay steady—prime tO choice Penueylvania atid Maryland. 17,00a8-00 per ton. Provisions. firm pork, ‘13.75. meate—icoee, none in market; do. Packed, 5% and Th. aC houlders, 5%; clear rib sides, Big. Haing, 10%ca11. Lard retiied. tercon, 6. | Bak ter dull prime to choice western packed, 21424; roll, 20a24. Exes dull—fresh, 22; limed, 16al7. Pettoleum—erude, nominal; refined, 8%." Coffee dull—Rio cargoes, 14a16%. * Sugar a’ shade better— Avoft, 95. Whisky steady, Piiisal 13, to Liveryoo! per steamer duli—cotton, flour, 1s.9d.a%.; grain, 45d. Receipts—our, 1,599 barrels ; Wheat, 67.500 bushels; corn, 124,105 bushels; oats, 3,200 bushels; rye, 700 ‘ba: ait, 73,200. bushels: corn, 45,400 Sales—wheat, 76,200 bushels; corn, 115,100 bushels. NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—Stocks firm. Money, 5 a6. Exchange, long, 4814; short, 4343. Govern- ments quiet NEW YORK, Dec. Wheat dull. Corn dul. LONDON, (Dec -—Flour dull. 5235; do. second do., 33. ie, 4114; do. second console, 89. Mlinois Central, 160. DIVORCE GRaNTED.—To- thur, inthe Equity Court, ‘made a decree of divorce in the case of Kate B. Collins agt. dames FE. Collins, with leave to complainant to resume her maiden name of Spriggs. y were married in 1872, and she charged that he became addicted to drinking and was abusive to her, and also committed adultery, ———-_— Judge Macar- OUR RIFLEMEN—Risle Shooting at Bennings? Soturday.—Notwithstanding the forbidding weather, quite a number of riflemen went oul aturday afternoon last to take a -xereise in the season badge matehes, ‘The first called was the long-range match,when P. J. Lauritzen, Colonel Burnside and Dr, 8. L Scott entered and began firlng, but very’ soon Dr. Scott's rifle * adly that it threw the bullets very wildly, and this ga’ great number of misses, and he withdre the ni he following ts the othe: . Lauritzen—sto yards 65, 1,000 yards 74; total 233. Col. Butnside—soo boy 1, 1,000 yards 65; total 210. hort-range match,which was shot at the same time with the long-range, there were also three entries, the scores being 2c. B Laird—200 yards 41, 300 ! rds 41 to military rite yards 43, 300 yards Another Charge Against Represent- ative Voorhis. A note for $18,000 drawn agalnst the Hacken- sack (N.J.) Water Works Company, dated Octo- ber 9, 1879. apparently siened by Jacob I. Wester- velt, of Hackensack, and endorsed by Repre- sentative Charles H. Voorhis, has been found by the assignee of Mr. Voorhis. As the Water Works Company went into the hands of a re- ceiver in April, and as Mr. Westervelt posi- lively denies having signed the note, rumors of forgery have been circulated. In rd to the matter Mr. Hardenburg, Mr. Voorhis’ assignee, makes the foliowing statement: orgery ts & pretty ugly word to use. Last Ap was, appointed receiver of the Water Works Com- paby, and the officers were enjoined from further action. On October 23 the First National Bank of Hackensack failed, and Mr. Voorhis went into bankruptey. I as- signee, and I sent out notices for all claims against the estate to be presented. About a month ago I received notice from the cashier of the First’ National New York that he had a note for $10,000 against the Water Works Company, dated October 9, 1879, signed by Jacob I. Wes- tervelt, vice president of the company, and en- dorsed by Charles H. Voorhis. I sent back word that there must be some mistake in the date, that the 1879 should be 1378, as no one except myself had the authority to draw an¥ note for the company after April. Then I sent to ask Mr. Westervelt if he signed any such note, and he telegraphed back no. In the mean timeT heard that there was no mistake, and that the date was right. I then sent for Mr. Westervelt to come down and see it. Mr. Westerveit declared that the siz acnre was not his; he had signed no note afer T was appointed receiver. also found “at from papers I finally got from Mr. Voorias that the note was an okt one, first Made eighteen month ago, and re- newee saonth by month up to February 28, 1879. 2ir. Westerveit declared that he was ready to into any court and swear that that was not his. signature. He is an old man, about seventy,and I think there 1s a posstbility that he may be mis- taken. The fact ts that all these men whom Mr. Voorhis had associated with him in his business had implicit configence in him, and he could do what he pleased with them.” 900_yards THE NEW CASE AGAINST JOHNNY DAVENPORT. John I. Davenport has filed with United States Commissioner Duel, in New York, his answer to the new charges made against him as supervi- Sor of elections. He denies that as supervisor he caused 2,000 complaints to be made in 1878, but admitted that TSsons were arrested on warrants issued by him as United States com- missioner, and claims that that fact cannot be alleged against him as an election officer. He sufficie: The ta holde his action, which was legal, ing of naturalization papers away from is also denied. Tre MorraTr Liquor REGISTER Law, accord- ing to Richmond advices, seems to be doomed in Virginia. From seve quarters resolutions aud bills have been filed in the legislature, all aimed against that law, and none in its defence. it seems to have great enemies on both sides of the House. The laws confessed to be full of defects, even by those who were its advocates. Judge Christian, of the Richmond Hustt Court, who tried as hard as a man could enforce the law, at last sald 1t was defective, aa needed further legislation to make it opera- THE Marne Covnt.—A telegram from Augus- ta, Me., says: It 1s ascertained that the repub- licans elected to the legislature from Lisbon and Webster, in Ant out on the alleged election were signe for the three required by law. The selectmen have now made afiidavit that each subscribed their names tothe legislative re- turns, and one of the selectmen is a well-known democrat, GEN. GRanv, unaccompanied by any member of his family, attended service at the Arch street M. E. church, in Philadelphia, yesterday. known that he would be there, A REPUBLICAN LEGISLATOR GAINED.—A tele- gram from Newark, N. J., Dec. 19, says: On a re- [ea ie end ome r assemblymen in COLORED JURY IN OHIO.—The first jury cont exclusively of colored men ever: .