Evening Star Newspaper, January 16, 1880, Page 1

ee Zé J 4 P. “THE EVENIN ENING STAR.. PUBLISHED DAILY, } Exeept Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Pennsylvania Avenue, Corner 1th Btrest, by The Evening Star Newspaper Oompany. GEORGE W. ADAMS, Pres’t, ‘Tue EVENING STAR, ig served to subscribers in the oy by carrie on their own account at 10 cents Ser weak, or U4 cents yer Bron! pion ‘af the Eounter, 2 cents each. mast aid— WO cents s month ; one year, 36; CS months, $3. (Entered at the Post ice at Ws D.6., ‘as second class mail mat THE Racer Sran—publ Frid s reraid, Six sents $1; 1 ‘for id in sd- | va tet r sent longer than so paid for. =! G ieanrear Tasde known on application. = _ohe ‘pening Star. is an | Hight thre city of Halifae to tax the income oF V%, 55—N°, 8,356. WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1880. TWO CENTS. THE EVENING STAR. Mt TU. AL FIRI &z ty a REUBEN ©. CLARK, / SOMERVILLE. sHON beheld at Old Fellows’ Hal, Sey | ion. will be be enti chicct northwest. Polls open at 9 ati. close at6 p.m. jani6-2 ATTENTION, SOVEREIGNS OF “IN- ‘All members in good wa standing of the Seven Coun- ils of the Order of SOVEREIGNS OF INDUSTIEY located at 510 | terested in the Distributive Aency, ‘be present at the meeting of ihe WASHING! TON’ DISTRIBUTIVE ASSO- CIATION to be held in the Hall on FRIDAY EVE- NING, the 16th inst., commencing st 7 o'¢ lock. fanl4-3t* . B. HALLIWOOD, Secretary. we ™ TOSI VOMAN SUFFRAGE CON- eS VENTION The NATIONAL WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSO- CIATION will hold ita Twelfth Annual Convention at LINCOLN HALL, January 21 and 22. National protection for the rights of women citi- gent will be the chief emund of aie Convention. ‘Twenty-one, states will be represented by a large number of delegates, among them Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her daughter, Harriet Eaton Stanton, of the Boston School of Oratory, Susan B. Anthony, Mary E. Haxwert of Indiana, Mary B.Clay of Ken- tucky, and many others. "A business mieetina oF MEMBERS ONLY will be a held at 10:30 Public sessions Jan. gi at 1 p.m, and vin. ; Jan, 22, at 10:30 a.m, | 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.in. Day sessions free. Evening sexsion®—Admission, 25 ct. janl4-6t > VACCINE POINTS I5e. EACH, 10 FOR = e100. VACC UILLS 2c. éach, for $1.00. Fresh and yure from the State Vaccine at, Cham burg. Pa. J. W. For sale by Apothecary cor Sth st. and Pa. ave. BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE. Quanity Day. BOLI INGER CHAMPAGNE. ExrRa Quatity Dry. THE MOST DELICIOUS DRY WINE IN THE MARKET. a For Sate By Jan’ THOMAS RUSSELL, 1213 PENNA. AVENUE. BOVINE VACCINE VIRUS, from the New | Washington News and Gossip. ‘Mrs, Haves’ receptions will be held every Sat- | urday afternoon during the season, from 3 to 5. GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-Day.—Internal rev- enue, $365,526.26; Customs, $647,923.44. CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE.—Lleut. Commander H. H, Gorringe, U.S.N., who has charge of the work of transferring the Egyptian monolith to New York, has not completed his work in th time first expected when he was granted leav of absence for this work. For this reason th Navy department has extended his leave six months, with permission to remain abroad. THE STAR ROUTE INVESTIGATION.—The sub committee to Investigate the star route service will resume their examination of Gen. Brady to-morrow morning. - PURCH ASE OF SILVER FOR THE MrnT.—The ‘Treasury department to-day purchased 420,000 ounces of silver for the San Francisco, New Or- leansand Philadelphia mint. AMONG THE PRESIDENT'S CALLERS to-day were Senator Paddock, General Tyner and Represen- tatives Dwight, Wilber, Heilman, Dunuell and camp. Cox. Brooks, chief clerk of the Indian Bureau, was before the House Indian committee at their regular meeting this morning in connection with a hearing which was given on Representa- tive Pound's bill for the relief of certain bands of the Chippewa Indians in Wisconsin. The | subject was discussed for two hours and several | amendments suggested. No action was taken, however, and the matter went over as unfin? ished business. Army ORDERS.—Lieutenant H. M. Andrews, ist artillery, is transferred from battery E to auttery D, vice First Lieutenant D. D. Wheeler, ist artillery, (recently appointed captain and as- sistant quartermaster.) transferred from battery D to batter; Lieutenant Andrews will pro- ceed to join his battery. Leave. of absence for | five moniths, on surgeon’s certificate, with | mission to go beyond the sea, is granted Lieutenant ¢ L. Ward, 22d infantry. England Vaceine ©; ts $1 (doubly reed): single points 20c.: Solid Lymph Cone, PAV. 8 THOMPSON, 703 ist ston.w. Jand-20e “OTTO! ICE OF THE, Murwar Frne Iws. Co. oF) 6 Louisiana avenue, i ON, January 2, 1880. She Mutual Fire, rt 8. hi vee D commencin| vel m. if the company the election of By the c or of seven manaxers to constitute a board to conduct | the affairs of the company is required to be held at the above meeting. | By the 6th he by-laws of the company | it ie provided nnual meeting of the com- accord: ration, “fetween the hours of 9 Olock smn and ae Ai potiey-hotdere are requested punctually to at- ten: At ountof prem m notes held by the company. % ‘ast - 81,310, 188.66 782 82-27 Real Estate. Losses, by sire dating 3 +. 10,001.00 By order of the Be janagers of the Mutual Fire Insurance sompany. jand-14t J. WESLEY BOTELER, Secretary. INVESTMENTS. — Bonds and Stocks bought and sold. New®York Stock Ex- aD and other cites changes OCKS CARRIED ON MARGIN. Foreicn Coins deat in, and areca s and eaeens Exchange. H. D. COOK CO. @el6-Im Bankers. *F sto Washinston, D.'0. eS SPECIAL NOTICE. CONGRESS WATER. superiority as a cathartic and ‘alterative con- sints in he cotirs freedom from everything bitter, acid cr crude that produces headache, internal sore- ness, and tends to destroy the mucous membrane. All mineral watere that are dangerous irritants may be known by an acid after-taste. os -3m SPECIAL NOTICE—A_ freak PERE NORWEGIAN COD LIVER’ OIL at DREW'S Drug Store, corner 9th st. and Pennsyl- Vania ave., at 50 cts. per full pint bottle. in WATER, TE Soren waree EER AND GANSER SARATOGA se WATER. & fresh supply of the above natural waters. For eale on draught in all ties. At 2 eran BURRS. PHARMACY, 11) PexNSvLVANtA AVENUE. Rept INATIONAE: THEATER. AMUSEMENTS, Sothern, THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, FAREWELL BENEFIT OF MR. SOTHERN In two of his best characters, DUNDREARY'S BROTHER SAM AND DUNDREARY MARRIED AND SETTLED. To-morrow (SATURDAY) MATINEE AT 2, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN, Mr. Sothern as Lord Dundreary. SATURDAY NIGHT, THE CRUSHED TRAGEDIAN, SOTHERN as DeLaccy Fitzaltamont, january 1 Mr. _ianié LOTTA as Musette. FORD'S. Richmond and Von Boyle. TO NIGHT AND SATURDAY MATINEE, OUR CA OUR CA DIDATE. DIDATE. OUR CANDIDATE MONDAY NEXT- KIRALFY BROS. THE BLACK CROOK, With its scenery of GLITUERING SPLENDOR. | at GLITTERING SPLENDOR, SUPERE DANCING REUL INTRODUCTIONS, IC EXCELLENCE, SWEE THE MO; r IMPOSING TERTAINMENT OF THE SEASON. Janis IT NGSDaY, ora MONDAY, J: 2 4, MATINEES. OBROTHERS and ER, in thelr own ‘The Great Irish 3 ae Neil. Smith’ and 5 i Trained Dose, Professor Steen and Stile Adtie fe EO. JUENEMANN’S (OUNT VERNON LAGER BEER BREWERY AND PLEASURE GARDEN, BETWEEN 4TH aND 5TH anD E anp F Sts. N.E p29 Washington, D. 0 Ro. 636 ON EXHIBITION No. ee RHRITER’S: FREE année Se ee AND paeve ete Caroreee, 2. A eet Oe altioey Eire Biel Heures Fran on Fane Eu gs ‘ERMS CASH. ‘Please remember Name and Number. 823-6m prtmnne, TINNING. HAMILTON & SHEDD, SLATE MANTELS, RANGES, GAS FIXTURES, LATROBES, Jan?2 FURNACES. A. Bui EE XO A Balding ID pempoenmiater se af een HOREHOUND Are used more extensively this season than ever before. They are — t to take, may be carried very © and, for #0 simple a m are remarkably effectual in allaying Couhs, « = Balt Bog ‘Sound Boxes 25 Ca ‘Pound Boxes 25 Cent THUR NATTAN, eas sone jenlo iathund t D sta. nw. $10,00 5000s , SEWELRY, a s R ‘Will bo sold at ae ing. cost For next 30 days, To Reduce Stock, ‘or Cash only. LP. LIBBEY. 432 7th st, G& GoriyeR GALLERY Bleean tae ane Jan8-3m ED YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS surance | $ Cokunbia will Be held | 6 19th | of | | ‘TRE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES to- | day appointed a sub-committee, consisting of | Messrs, Butler, Slater and Saunders, to conduct ry contemplated by the resolution ré ed by Mr. Butler and adopted by the cting the committee to report as to advisabill of establishing a verritorial- government for Alaska. ‘The sub-committee on | the Oklohoma bili have not yet made a re port | on that subject. | A Peritios for the confirmation of John M. Morton was sent from San Francisco to the Senate finance committee yesterday by persons senting $75,000,000 cap) | THE KELLOGG INVESTIGATION.—The Senate committee on privileges and elections continued | the examination of Mr. Kellogg's witnesses yez- terday, and decided to admit as evidence a note from Wim. K. Spieriug to the witness Seymour, in which ke personally agreed to pay the sald amount were required, to obtain ami- davits from Blackstone and others that money was paid by Kellogg to secure his election to the U, enate. Also an agreement entered into between Blackstone, Dicks and Ewert, which provided for a division among themselves of the 31,500, Seymour, in his cross-examination yes- terday, stated that after receiving this note trom Spiering he concluded that this was a com- bination entered into for?a corrupt purpose, and subsequently refused fo have any further connection with the matter. Mr, Hill asked the { witness why he had not sworn these witnesses } to the affidavit himself; to which he replied | that, knowing the slippery character of the | colored members of the legislature, and fearing that the afiants, who were colored members, would eventually deny having ened any such papers, he took them before another notary and on y witnessed the affidavits. L. J. Louer, who was a member of the Louisiana legislature an chairman | penses in 1877, was 2 . | the statement made by Murray before the sub- | committee in New Orleans, that he (Louer) had | paid money to Several members of the legislature to vote for Kellogs, and testified that he did not | know of any monéy having been paid body to sectire the election of Senator Kell The committee examined only one of M oe lo | bard—who contradicted DeLacey’ | that he (Hubbard) was preser envelope placed upon DeLacey’s dé Louisiana house of representatives, which De- | Lacey swore contained and which he said was Intended to influence his vote for Kel- United States Senator. Senator | then asked that the testimony “ | Kellogg's coun: eb N or that the with be compelled to come here | and submit to cross-examination. This question was held under advisement for future decision | by thecommittee. Mr. Kellogg submitted a letter claiming the right to introduce additional tes- | mony in rebuttal of any original testimony | that may hereatter be offered by Mr. Spofford, | and also claiming the right to testify on his | own behalr when all the evidence is in. With- | out deciding this question the committee post- | poned further consideration of the case until | Mond and resumed consideration of the Ingalls Case. | Hayr on Fisk.—Indian Commissioner Hayt | replies to the letter of Gen. Fisk m the Provi- dence (R. I.) Journal, which stated that an In- ainst Agent Hart, at San Carlos, onspiring to defraud the govern- ving of beef cat- Arizona, for nt inthe weighing and rec | fle, which had been suspended, was resumed as | seon as it was known to the Interior oe | that he (Fisk) had arrived at | Hayt says this fair sample | style of assertion: that the ease of Hart \ | of the hands of the Ini the custody of the Department of Justice; that the Jnterlor department had sent | Ube Department of Justice lo sustain additional cases against Hart and others; movements had nothing whatever todo with the matter, and that his assumption on that score Was ridiculo | LABor asp Epvcarioy.—The House commit- | tee on education and labor gave a hearing at | their meeting yesterday on the bill proposing | an enforcement of the eight-hour law. A com- mittce re Je the working people at fessrs, R. F. Travellick, of “ills, of New York, A.R. Par and D. D. Lumm, of Massa- in favor’ of the bill. ‘The cominitice decided to dispose of the subject at a special meeting to be held to-morrow. The bill Introduced in the House by Representative Goode (Va.), providing for a permanent fund for the education of the colored race, was discussed at some length, and its further consideration postponed until the next regular meeting of the committee. PRosrenovs France.—United States Consul General Fairchild, in his dispatch to the De- partment of State, dated Paris, December 13th, isv9, transmits a comprehensive and interesting” report of the trade and affairs of France. We copy a very few items: The foreign commerce ot France ‘in isi8 amounted to $1,540, 11 063.40, an Increase of $52,000,000 over 1877." ‘The im- ports trom the United ‘Staves were $104, 6,000, nearly double the amount of the previous year ‘The United States stands second among the nations trading with France, Great Britain be- ing the first, in imports. In exports the United Stat = the fifth, the amount Det $61,240, in 1878: in 1577, $63,680,000. In 1873 $66660,00%. Exports from France to the United’ States steadily decr@asing, while imports from the United States rapl increase. Sin aupnine. the figures are not so_fiatteri “Ot the 1,210 vessels sailing to the United St fes from, Franee oo 76 bore our fii Trade tf corn is ruined a packing. ‘The estimated wine product for 1si9 8 given at 670,000,000 gallons,a Serene of over 400,000,000 gallons trom the product of ists. The production of silk in 1875 was ae per cent. less than in 1Si7, yet. the Crade gener- ally was good. The national debt of France amounts to about four thousand million of dol- lars, nearly double that of the United States. | More than half the debt of France bears but 3 per cent. interest. The president’s salary is 120,000, with the same amount for expenses. Tue Inptan Appropriation Bit.—The sub- committee of the House committee on appro- priations have about completed the Indian aj propriations bill and will rey ine: Gao to Cae Sormattiee at the next meet next THERE 18 A GROWING FEELING among the Ohio democrats. ts In Congress in favor of Bon tio feo fe railroad, nomination for = Political Affairs in Mississipp!. THE SENATORSHIP—BAYARD THE FAVORITE FOR . THE PRESIDENCY. Mr. Charles E. Wright, editor of the Vicks- burg (Miss.) Herald, a democratic paper that is distinguished for its independent treatment of political subjects, is Inthe city. In conversa- tion with a Sra reporter he expressed the be- lief that neither of the three cee now being ballotted for by the Mississippi 1 - ture for U. 8. Senator will be elected. Said he: “If the popular voice could elect a Senator Gen. Walthall would be chosen by both white and black citizens. He is very veeuson and_promi- nent colored citizens are in Jackson working for his election with all their ht. Star:—“Will not this popularity influence th members of the legislature to elect him finally. Mr. Wright.—“T am aw it will not, The contest 1s engendering a good deal of bitter- ness.” In the event of the retirement of Messrs, Walthall, Barksdale and bee Fee Mr. Wright thinks Chief Justice George, of the statesupreme court, will be elected, and this coon ce enter- tained by the members of Co! Missis- sippl. Mr. Wright says Senat eg is the choice of the Mississippi democrats for Presi- dent. He does not pal eve Tilden could carry the state. Said he: “There is a strong and growing opposition to democracy in the state, and the nomination of Tilden would give dissat- istied democrats a pretext for withdrawing from the party. Tilden would lose the state.” ‘The Ute Question. COLORADO VIEW OF IT—CONGRESS MUST ACT AT ONCE. (Correspondence of The Star.) Goruic Crry, Gunnison co., CoL,) ‘December 26, 1879." f It is with surprise we read the proceedings of Congress showing the want of knowledge of the inevitable in the Ute question. I am within a few miles of the Ute reservation, and know of the determination of the miners to enter that country, against which the government will be powerless to prevent. Right or wrong, can the government contend against the will of the great mass of these western people? The in- centives urging the hardy miners to seek for vola within the reservation are so well known by those who have fearlessly entered and pros- pected the land and are so numerous, that all the foree‘the government can accumulate will not deter their march rext summer. It will, perhaps, be the better, certainly the most. ex- peditious, mode of getting rid of the Indian. But I regret the government does not go with the stronger fort y endeavor to benefit its wai valuable lands now in the possession of tue Utes will be taken, by force by the miner. What. was the government, forced to do in the pee Hills, but yield? There men carried out by troops, returned at the first opportunity,and small parties warned against entering combined with other parti laughing at the Indians and the equally oWwerless army,made Deadwood acity. ‘Lrue, five hundred men, it has been es- timated, were killed, but thousands followed in their footsteps. So with the Ute reservation. ‘The four hundred Indian warriors will be met by ten thousand well-armed men, backed by the encouragement of Colorado and every western state. Let the army come and bring a battle against these fearless men. You will see the ten thousand grow to one hundred thousand: the state of Colorado In arms to protect its citl- zens; every man able to get to a field of action anxious to come in conilict with Indians or soldiers. The government will then have to yield over its dead ward. What can the Ute Indian know of the great, excited foree of men, held for the present in check by the winter and the desire to give Congress a chance in the game, ready next summer to rush to the Jand the riches of which only we who have seen it can conceive. 1 assert that if no provision ts made for the removal of the Indians, or, at least, the opening of the reservation to the public be- fore the spring, the greed for gold will carry thousands of men, in’ opposition to any force the government can use, through the Ute coun- try, regard’ess of right or wrong. We had just as well look this thing right in the face, and, know ing our people, not expect to find angels in frontiersmen. The Utes must give their land, and their lives, too, 1 fear, from the present action of our law-makers, to the stronger and better race. Colorado will be as just to the In- dian as to any man, and will give him the same privileges any other miner possesses. He may stake his claim and work it, with the certainty that the miners near him will give full protec- tion; but he cannot hold, enaee no other man in the United States can thousands of acresof valuable mineral land without a patent, in opposition to the rights—call it what you will, say power—of mena thousand times more useful My object in writing this letter is to inform you of coming events, and if Congress does not immediately make provision for the Utes, the death of that tribe will result. Yours, sincerely, RC. Navas. OxperRs.—Chaplain J, 1. H. Browne, to the Pensacola navy yard February 10th. Chap- lain T. A. Gill, to the Tennessee 20th inst. The leave of Lieutenant Seaton Schroeder has been extended until April 30th next. ‘THE UTE INVESTIGATION.—General Adams and | Miss Josephine Meeker, daughter of the agent killed at the White river outbreak, were before the House Indian committee yesterday, and a 8 jon was held with Closed doors, and elicited some highly important points not yet given out by the Intertor department. Gen. Adams said that Agent Meeker was very arbi- trary in his treatment of the Indians, gave them peremptory orders, and punished them it they were not obeyed. The land which he plowed was a favorite spot for the Indians to use for amusements, and they never could see why another piece would not have done just as well. Indians are children about some things, and they acted about this ground just as a lotof school children would have acted had their fa- vorite playground been destroyed. If Mr.Meeker had ccnsulted the childish whims of the In- dians in this matter, all the trouble might have been avolded. But Meeker’s arbitrary treatment and bis threats made the matter grow more serious every day. Gen, Adams sald he did not beileve the battle with the soldiers would have occurred had not Meeker been continually threatening the Indians with punishment, and informed them the soldiers were coming to re- duce them to obedience. Then the Indians prepared to defend themselves. He does not think the guilty Indians will be given up. Miss ee was spreeut while the General was giv- testime mete Ute investigatton committee will, to-mor- row moring, resume its Investigation, and w examine Messrs. Fisk and Leeds, of New York, Ipdian Commissioner Hayt has aiso been in- vited to be present. The scope of the investi- gation will be confined to the recent outbreak and the causes that firectly led to it, and will not extend to an inquiry inte the affairs and management of the Indian department. The investigation will be pe Des privately by the committee—at least for the nt—for the reason, as stated, that too full publicity of the facts elicited might embarrass the committee in their conduct of the investigation. Another reason assigned 1s that the contracted quarte:3 of the committee room will not permit the ad- mission of all who would desire to be present. ‘The chairman, however, stated this horning that there was no desire or intention on the pee of the committee to conduct a star cham- r investigation, on the contrary, that all freely given material facts or results would be to the press and public. PERSONAL.—Mr. V. McKean, editor of the Philadelphia Ledger, is in the city on a short visit, and is the recipient of many warm greet- ines from old friends. ....Lieut. A. E. Bateman, 'S. K. M., and Mrs. Bateman are at the Ebbitt House ‘They he remain in the city some time. ....Miss Mary L. Booth, editor of Harper's 7, gives deuightful informal rece} fons to FORTY-SIXATH CONGRESS. Fripay, January 16. THE SENATE was not in session to-day. HOUSE.—Mr. Sparks, chairman of committee on military affairs. reported resolution calling on the Secretary of War for information as to the number, rank, name and annual pay of every officer on the retired list of the army. Adopted. Mr. Klotz, from committee on the District of Columbia, pone bill amen the charter of the Grand Lodge of I. 0. O. F., of the District of Columbia. Passed. The Speaker then proceeded, as the regular order, to call committees for reports of a pri- yate hature. ‘Mr. Coffroth, chairman of committee on in- valid pensions, reported bill constraing the ia visions of the’ pension laws, so as to inclute therein civil engineers in the naval service. Placed on the public calender. Mr. Vance, from committee on mines ae mining, reported bill for. ithe rellet of L. H Hirshfield and brother, of Montana. Passed. Mr. Sandford, from committee on claims. re- ported bill refunding to the state of Georgia $35,000, expended for the common defence ‘in Referred to the committee of the wnole. Mr. Bright, chairman of committee on clatms. reported resolution calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for a statement of the sums of money covered into the Treasury from the pro- ceeds of the sale of as for direct taxes in South Carolina. Adopt Mr. Lapham, from tee “judiciary committee, reported a bill'permitting E. C, Boudinot of the Cherokee Nation to sue In the Court of Claims. Placed on private calendar. Mr. Deering, from the committee on Indian affairs, reported a bill for the payment of cer- rae Indian war bonds. Placed on private cal- endar. Bills were passed donating condemned bronze cannon to the Soldiers’ Monument Association of Birmingham, Conn., and the Morton Monu- ment Association of Indiana. The Speaker laid before the House several communications, which were appropriately re- ferred, among them a letter from the president of the’Academy of Science, transmitting a re- port relative to the prevention of epidemic dis- eases, ‘Mr. Wood, (N. Y.) suggested that the session of to-morrow be for the continuation of the de- bate on the report of committee on rules only. Mr. Weaver objected. Mr. Wood (N. Y.) thereupon moved that when the House adjourn it be to meet on Monday next. Agreed to. Mr. Page tnatired when the committee on rules proposed to close the discission upon their report. rhe Speaker replied that the committee was desirous of closing the general debate on Tues- day next. Mr. Singleton (Ill) introduced bill relative to the ietirement of army officers. Referred. The House then : went ‘into committee of the whole Ce Kenna inthe chair), on the private calenday ‘Ege trst bill on the calendar was one return ing to Charles Clinton, late assistant treasurer, at New Orleans, the sum of $5,500, being the amount stolen from him in 1871, and refunde by him to the United States. . Society Notes. Very few of the Senatorial families or others who receive on Thursdays declined seeing visit- ors yesterday, and all had numerous calls. ‘The party given by Mr. Fernando Wood, last evening, Was most agreeable, and in all its ar- rangements suggested the generous hospitality for which the host has long beon noted. The very large company present was almost exclu- sively composed of members of the two houses of Congress with their families, and very few of either body were absent. It was observed that there was centainly more than a quorum of the house there to answer to their names, if called, and it was equally noticeable that there were no officers of the army and navy nor members of either the aaa the Supreme Court, or the diplomatic body pi Mrs. Hickok and Mrs. Fernando W Wood, jr., (the latter the wiie of Mr. Wood’s son,) assisted ‘the attentive host in receiving the guests. The ladies present seemed to choose their choicest dresses for the occasion. came with her husband, the Senator from Mis- sourl, wore a heavy black flowered velvet trained skirt and high waist combined with cherry satin; the entire front of skirt and pointed waist was composed of the satin elaborately shirred. Miss Voorhees, who was with her father, wore a com bination of white and blue silk. Miss Bailey, who was with her father, Senator Bailey, wore an elegant pink brocaded satin with a front of plain pink satin shirred. Senator Williams was with his wife and her daughter, who were su- perbly dressed. Mrs. Hickok wore a rich black velvet trimmed with gold passementerie. Mi Wood, a handsomely made light colored si Judge Dillon, of New York, was present with his wife. daughter, son and son’s wife. The ladic of this party were very tastefully dressed. Mrs. Representative Carlisle, who was with he husband, wore a rich black velvet, combined with black satin, trimmed with passementerie and gai of gold beads. Representative Can- non, of Il wes With his wife, who wore a aded in bouquets of col- ored io r. Oscar Turner attended with with his wife and’ daughter. The latter wore a becoming blue silk, and Mrs. ‘Turner black vel- vet. Representative Fort and wite were present, she wearing white satin, point lace and dia- monds. Mr. H. B. W! Tight was with his unmar- ried Kort faa who wore black satin, striped with sea: Ar. Speer was with his sister, and Senator Kernan with his. Mr. Conger attended w.th his wife. Mr. Burchard was with M. Leon Chouteau, cf France, who is here in the inter- ests of the Franco-American commercial treaty. Mr. Proctor Knott was with his wife, who wore a beautiful dove colored satin, embroidered in the same shade. Mr. Ferdon was with his hanst- Some daughter. Mrs. Randall Gibson wore blue silk, covered with fine valenciennes lace. Mr. McKinley was with his wife, who was very handsomely dressed, Gen. Clialmers attended with his daughter and other tastefully dressed young ladies. Mr. Pound and wife also attend- oe she wearing a yery rich toilet. Among others than those named were Sena- tors Anthony and Ben Mill, Mrs. Chapman Coleman and Miss Eugenia’ Coleman, Mrs. Bryson of Chicago, Mrs. pamippell of Ohio, who was with Mrs. Neil, Mr. 0s. ‘Turner, Mr. Blackburn, Gen. LeFevre, Mr, MeMillin, Mr. O'Neill, Mr. Field, and too many others promi- nent In Congress to raention all by name. very elaborate st,per, including a bountiful supply of charipagne, was servi Ts, Seuator . Hill has indeed been unfor- tunate. “Before she returned here she had been thrown from her carriage and severely injured. She was just recovering, when, last Friday even- ing, she tripped in getting out of bed and fell, dislocating her shoulder. ‘She has been contined to her bed ever since, and has suffered greatly, ‘but is now almost relieved from pain. ‘This evening Secretary and Mrs. Ramsay give a party t@ young fe oe It js a special atten- tion to the yo visiti irs. Hayes— Miss Matthews, Jones, and Miss Cook... Miss Halstead, who is now with Mrs. Sherman, will remove to the White House this week..... ‘Three dinner parties are fixed for the 2ist—one at the British and one at the French legation... Invitations are out for a state dinner at the White House on the 22d..... Ju and Mrs. Dillon are visiting her father, Representative Price, of Towa..... An enjoyable lunch party, at which fitty young Tre present wae ee by Miss Taylor, = Vermont avenue, tee a antag part; i hag ested invtations y nex! -. The same evel Professor and Mrs. Baird will entertain the egents of the Smith- sonian..... In the afternoon of Wedn« Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery Blair will have a card re- ception, from 4 to 7 o’clock. Tue House ComMiTTgE ON CLAIMS met this morning, and the report of the sub-committee, in favor of granting the petition of Theophilus Mrs. Cockrell, who | Telegrams to The Star THE MAINE CRISIS. —_.+—— The Fusion Legislature Acts. Smith Elected Governor. PESTH RIOTS RENEWED. THE IRISH TROUBLES. ———— THE CRISIS IN MAINE. annoy Ordered to be Ready. Au 16,—At five o’clock this morn- ing the Richards light infantry of Gardiner, Me., had orders to appear at their armory at nine o'clock this morning. The men were gathering there at an early hour. There was no disturb- ance at the state house last ni ne be admitted without a pass Important Action of et Legisl autre To-day. Boston, Jan. 16.—The Herald's Augusta spe- cial says: The senate and house met at 10 a. m. Inthe house the first business taken up was the report of the committee on elections jae- claring Wm. Murray, fustonist, of Vassail entitled to a seat instead of Rey. Dr. Sthantel Butler, republican The report was accepted, but reconsideration was moved because Mr. Perry, of Camden, wished a full explanation of the case. Mr. Dickey, from that committee, stated that the check list was used at the elec- tion; that the notice or the meeting was not legal; that one of the assessors passed the bal- lot-box out of the door to allow a sick man in a carriage to vote; and that there were sundry other reasons why the action was not lega The motion to reconsider failed, and Murray was éscorted to the executive chamber to take the oath. Murray’s admission brings the num- ber of members of the house presei up t according to the count of the tellers. The House voted to send the names of Joseph L. Sntth and Alonzo Garcelon to the Senate. The number of votes Was 76. The report of the committee on gubernatorial votes having been read and a Cepted in the Senate, it was sent to the Hous where a similar action was taken, Mr. Dickey, of Fort Kent, moved to suspend the rules so that the House might fix a time fora choice of four candidates for governor to be sent up to be voted for by the Senate. The motion was car- ried, and on motion of Mr. Springfield an order was adopted fixing the time at 11:15. Mr. In- galls, of Wiscasset, thought the action un- advisable _ so long as there was a_ doubt of the legality of the house. He be- Neved such action ought to be deferred. Mr. Plaisted, of Lincoin, took an opposite view. He reviewed the situation and believed the lime had come for immediate action. He made asevere attack upon Gen. Chamberlain for de- clining to recognize Lamson as acting governor. He held the general responsible for the present condition of affairs. At the conclusion of Mr. Plaisted’s remarks, which extended past the tme set for the choice of candidates, and during which he declared himself resolved to stand by the legality of this house so long asa drop of blood remained in his veins, a sentiment which was, Joudly applauded, Mr. McLaughlin, of Carmel, by. general consent, made a briet epecehy endorstag his: views. Mr. Swan, of not, moved and the house ordered that a committee of five be appointed to receive, sort No one will end count votes for candidates to be sent to the senate, and the speaker pa Sere a committee, who at once proceeded to their duty. Joseph L. Smith Elected Governor. The names of Joseph L. Smith and Alonzo Garcelon were the only ones printed on the bal- lots, and the report of the committee showed that Smith and Garcelon had 76 votes. The an- nouncement was greeted with applause,and the report of the committee was adopted. ‘The sen- ate unanimously elected Smith governor, he re- ceiving 18 votes. Gen. Chamberlain Sage tlire 1 Boston, Jan. 164.—An Augusta, special it 18 reported on goutaudiorle that an ative rder has been prepared, relieving Gen. C} hamberlatn from his command, which will be served this’ afternoon. The general has as yet no intimation to that effect. How Smith was Elected. Aveusta, ME., Jan. 16.—Ab 11:50 am. the house sent’a esse to the senate informing it that Joseph L. ith and Alonzo Garcelon had been selected as the constitutional candidates for governor. It was moved to receive the message and proceed to vote, Senator Strickland remarking that this was a ‘legally constituted body in his belief, but should the proposed ac- tion be proved fllégal he wished it understood that it would bind no one. He was in favor of a peaceful solution of the difficulty and not in tavor of resistance, A committee was appointed ceive, Sort and count the votes for gover- ‘The vote resulted in the unanimous choice of Joseph L. Smith, eighteen votes being ca: A Good Deal of Bad Feeling. Mr. Smith will be inaugurated this afternoon. A good deal of bad feeling is manifested. Executive Councillors Chosen. In convention of both houses of the legislatur the following gentlemen were chosen executive councillors: 18t district, Edwin C. Moody, Y ork: 2d ei ee H. Chase, of Porting rt Fost outer, of Cue ith district, t ‘navies 1" ai hidden, of Calais. mith Will Not Act Until Sustained by the Courts. Although Joseph L. Smith has been chosen governor, he will not issue any order that will conflict with the position of Gen. Chamberlain. He is nota rash man, and will see to it that his position 1s fully sustained by the courts before proceaie to action. He will await the decis- ion of the courts on the questions before them before taking a siugle step that will interfere With {he orders of Gen. Chamberlain. Mr.Smnith will not be xcgognized as goverror by General, Chamberlain. 2 Duty of Conger vousTa, ME., Ja. In the first proceed- ings of the senate Mr. Hopson presented a reso- lution reciting that it is the duty of Congress to restrict the Later) power by placing the election of postmasters in the hands of the peo- ple and placing the See of other gov- ernment officers with the legislatures of the several states where the office is located, and take such other Immediate action as may be ne- cessary to prevent the use of money in elections to prevent intimidation and to secure to every person the unrestricted right and privilege or expressing his opinion at the ballot-box with- out fear, molestation or bribery. A Surprise to Smith. BOSTON, Jan. 16.—S atches to the Heraid from Augusta, Me., say the action of the legislature was a surprise ‘to Mr. Smith who, in an interview, expressed his opinion that the election would not take place to-day. He felt pany, the gravity of the situation, and while e has an ambition to be governor of Maine, he wants to be the constitutionally chosen gover- nor, and will discountenance all precipi- taté action. He oe would have pre- ferred to have had to-daj ction post} at least until the decision of the court was He thought there was too much reck- talk by hot headed men, and that it was not all onone aide. oo o ‘those who were coun- The general impressi from Major Smith’s remarks was, that st should he — day he will not be likely to form any tive acts that he can possibly avoid Detore. the court is heard from. A Curious Fact. fact came to light during the ballot which was the republican organ in Waldo county until last year, when it went into the reenback movement. He was formerly in the jouse and has held other offices. None of the other new men have had experience at Au- gust: vot a Good State for Capitalists. WATERVILLE, ME., Jan. 16.—The directors of the Lock ood company have been in session ment in this state. we cannot ask capitalists to join us in the erecifon of a new mill, and that question be indefinitely postponed.” FOREIGN AFFAIRS. The Quarrel Between Russian and Prussian Officers. Lonpox, Jan, 16.—A Berlin dispatch to the Times says:—The rumors of a recent disagreea- | ble affair between Russian and russian of- ficers at Kalisch, Poland, are fully contirmed and elicit. strong ‘comments in military circles. The Russians became so excited that they actu- } ally drew swords on their guests, and bloodshed was only prevented by the intervention of the | Russian colonel, who conducted the Prussians to his own quarters and ordered an escort of thirty Hussars to conduct them to the frontier, as he feared that the Russian ofticers would lay in ambuscade for them. Profuse apologies will doubtless be made at St. Petersburg, sian military circles, The semi-official news- paper, the Post, says:—What has occurred shows the sentiments of the Russian army re. garding Germany, and which, in view of th armay’s influence on Russian polity, will sooner or later, according to opportunity, be translated into actions. A Vote of Censure. Panis, Jan. 16.—M. de Boudry d’Asson, mem- ber for the Vendee, in the course of his attack on the ministry in the chamber of deputies yes- terday, said that the government, being In a ‘state of political bankruptey, the motto OF “Lib- erty, equality and fraternity” should be te- laced by “Servility, rapacity and iniquit For this language the vote of censure was passed on him. A Complete Defeat. CaLcuTTa, Jan. 16. — Five thousand munds,who crossed the Cabul river near Dakka, have been completely defeated. Gen. Doran arrived from Lundikotal too late to cut off their retreat. Manchester Market. BESTER, Jan. 16. Manchester ‘dian, in its commercial article this morn- ing, says:' There is very little change in the condition of our market. Producers continue confident of the maintenance of the present ad- vanced price. There is a very falr amount of inquiry in nearly all departments, but in many cases the prices offered are insufficient to bring about business. In some departments, such as yarns for Calcutta, Madras and China, sales 01 moderate amount are again reported; hence yarns are firm but not active, The Last and neues of the Pesth 6.—The Vienna ¢ pondent the last and worst of the Pesth mobs 1s composed entirely of laborers and roughs, and hints that the international society is belleved to be at the bottom of the mischtet. Newspapers of all shades of opinion denounc® the authors of the tumult. The students who participated in the demonstration on the tirst day have published a declaration disclalming any connection with the rioting. The corres- pondent declares that itis extremely doubtful who fired the fatal shots, but the belief is that they proceeded from the rioters themselves. Certainly, he says, no order was given to the Lroops to ‘tire. ‘o Quarrel at All. Jan. 16.—A Berlin dispatch to Reu- DON, ter’s telegram company says: The commander of the fifth Prussian corps telegraphs from Posen that the reported quarrel between Rus- sian and German army officers at Kalisch, Poland, never occurred, and that the entire story 18 a pure fabrication. The Hamburger correspondent (newspaper,) is responsible for the publication. ‘The Rioting Renewed in Pesth. PesTH, Jan. 16.—The rioting was renewed in tiseity last night on a formidable scale. The gas. lamps in the street in front of the Casino Club House were broken and shots from revolvers were fired at the police. One police was wounded. Twenty-one of therioters were ar- rested. Death of an M. P. LIVERPOOL, Jan. 16.—Mr. John Torr, conser- vative member of the House of Commons, for Liverpool, 1s dead. ‘The Srish Relief Fund. amounts to $19,000. Attack on emocess Servers in Ire- land. Lonnt Jan. 16.—The party of process servers at Police, escorting a ilmina, County of obligéa to retreat though they had rifles loaded and bayonets fixed. Several of the police were cut about the head and face. The process ser- vers had their clothing torn and the processes were captured by the mob. British Cabinet Council. Lonpon, Jan. 16—Immediately after the cabi- net council yesterday, summonses were issued for another meeting to-day. Fatal Railway Collision. Lonpon, Jan. 16.—In a railway collision at Southport, County of Lancaster, three persons were Killed and 20 injured. The Recent Conflict in Albania. Lonvon, Jan. 16.—The Turkish ambassador, at Vienna, has received the following explana: tion regarding the recent confiict in Albania, “The none grens attacked a village near Plava, and two hundred head of cattle, hen ct day they advanced towards, Gusinje and Plava, when the Albanians attacked them and drove them across the frontier, The Al- banians tost 40 killed and 69 wounded.” riot at Sen. Lonnow, Jan. hip Formosa, last reported at Cebu, Phillippine Islands, Nov. 1s, for Bos- ton, is reported to have been totally lost tn the Allfass Straits, The Empress of Russia. is, Jan. 16.—The condition of the Eni- of Russia is somewhat improved. An Accident and as Altercation, OR Court House, V 16.—Patrieck McNemara, a farm laborer of Nejson county, Va., Was crushed and instantly killed yesterday oe a tree, which he was felling, near this place. In an altercation between a colored cart driver and Thomas Smith, employed on the Midland railroad extension, Smith was struck behind the right ear with a rock thrown by the eater, sustaining serious, perhaps fatal in- jury. ——_——— A Dinner to Ex-Minister Welsh. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. “os —Hon. John Welsh, ex-mipister ee angana Deen received a letter TO trom a citizens, principally residents of New. York, tendering him a dinner at Delmonic as a public expression of their appreciation of his services to the whole coun- try In the able and efficient manner with which he conducted the affairs of the great inter- national exhibition of 1576, and also for the satisfactory manner with which he represented = React e as minister plenipotentiary to rea —_—_—_—_. New Yoon an. “ota pariy ott t — wenty nef five adults and fifteen cl arrived in New York Wednesday from the neighbor- hood of Helena, Ark., — abe goto Li where some of their fienas fad seu in the caper which recently. Te They advised to save au sal Shee money and were go to Liberia, disappointed Shen told upon going t . a. fentleman connect with the Li} Libertan & mization sch Scheme that there was no way by whieh they could reach their goal. Ts, artists and clever people on A curious in convention for members of the executive ication of a Catholic — iphia Times, is council The: penieanaliae Dedi NEW YORK, Jan. 16.—An Atlan! tal lic mal dedication ofthe ca at late of two candiaates. Edwin, J, the of the North Ameri- lard’s. ee ‘but before they formerly ot Lagat. ts cit, ‘Admiral Worden, ws who is spending the down stairs in his cot- eathed. widow. Senator Thurman eg Ee, ide os ‘Mard’s hotel. : GEn. Fitz JoHN PorTer’s Case.—The Senate military committee will hold a meeting to-mor- row, bdeepore the case of General Fitz John ‘The whois ee votes cast for cent i pees Aros cone oe De equal to | years any south of Balt Railroads. here to-day. following vote was unan- mously passed: “Voted, that in the present | condition of matters pertain! to the govern- at the | affair illustrates the feeling prevalent tn Rus- | | Moh- Dupin, Jan. 16.—The Irish relief fund, insti- | tuted by’ the Duchess of ‘Marlborough, now | jayo, were severely maltreated last night,and | AFFAIRS IN THE DOMINION. Cabinet Changes. TORONTO, ONT., Jan. 16.—It is oMectally an- nounced that the following changes in the Do- minion cabinet have been decided upon. Mr. Mason to be president of the privy council, Mr. O’Connor past master general and Sir Alexan- der Campbell minister of militia, An Appeal to Easiana: OTTAWa, ON 1 to the English privy ¢ i fram the dacision ‘Of the ipreme court in the case of Lawless vs. Sulll- as been granted. The point at tssue ts the the bank of British North America. The sn- reme court decided in favor of the city. Other banks have joined with the banks of British North America in the appeal to England. A Cry for Free Speech, MONTREAL, Jun. 16.—The club Cartier, an or ganization of French Canadian conservatives, Ss following the example of the political economy cluband crying out for free “speech. At ifs next meeting It proposes to discuss fed- eration, annexation or independence. Louisville, New Al bany and Chicage Wailrond? i New York, Jan. 16.—It was recently an- | nounced that’ persons Imterested in the Lonis- ville and Nashville Railroad company and a syndicate of New York capitalists, had pur- | chased the majority of the stock of the Louls- ville, New Albany and Chicago. Railroad eom- pany Nesterdiy the purchasers met, in the ‘armers’ Loan and Trust company aad organ- | ized by the selection of the following new board ef directors: John Jacob Astor, Robert, Lenox Kennedy, Henry F. Vail, Samuel Sloan, R. G. Rolston, E. H. Green, E. D. Standiford, RS. Veech, Isaac Caldwell, W. C. DePauw, H. V. ‘ewcomb, F. DeFuniak and Wm. Whitewright. | The following inspectors ef election were chosen for 188i: Walter L. Cutting and Edward R. Bell. The gentlemen named own $2,000,000 of the $3,000,000 stock of the road. Among them are | the president, vice president, general ae jana several of the directors of the Louisville | and Nashville Railroad company. The Louis- | ville, New Albany and Chicago road will be run. | In connection with the Louisville and Nashville road, thus forming a through Une direct from Chicago to Mobile, Montgomery and New Or- leans, when the several additions already de- tailed are completed. d to Death. N. J., dan. 16.—Richard Walsh a tempora brakeman on the Wilkesbarre, | docks, while coupling some coal cars last even- ; Ing was caught and crushed, receiving injuries trom which he died in less than an hour. He wa as about 39 years of age, and leaves a large family. Fi res. 2 WORTRN, Mas 16.—Fire this mornin Blake & Co. currying shop damaged the buliding and stock to the anount of $10,000; insured. St. Lovis, Jan. 16.—About twelve business houses in Carthage, Mo., were burned out last night. Most of the goods saved were damaged pore Or less. Loss, $15,000 to $20,000; Insurance Russia’s Love of Peace. St. PETERSBURG, Jan. 16.—The Junalile Russe contradicts the sensatfonal telegrams relative to the alleged Russian military preparations on the westerh frontier, and points out that only | last December Russia’s love of peace caused her to reduce the ariny 36,000 below a peace footing. Further peace measures and a further reduction of the army, that journal says, are contemplated. Supposed Suicide of John C, Freund. NEW YorK, Jan. 16.—It_ was stated at th office of the Musical and Dramatic. Tin morning that they had received information whieh led them to believe that John C. Freuna, | proprietor of that journal, who disapbe ared a short time ago, had committed suicide by drown- ing himself. It was said that his valise had | Been found on the cars at Springtield, Mass. Loyal Legion of the United States. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 16.—Last evening at a | meeting of the commandery of the state of Pennsylvania Loyal Legion of the United States, held at. the Union League house, Rear Admiral Geo. V. Emmons, U.S.N., was invested with the litle of sentor vic commander. Rai New York, Jan. 16.—Subscriptions for $5,000, 000 first mortgage bonds of the Texas’ and Paeitic railroad company were closed yesterday. The bids amounted to more than double the amount offered. Wall Stre ghey New York, Jan. 16.—The Post’s financial artt- cle says:—The Stoc! change markets are a little less active than yesterday. In the first half hour the share speculation was weak, but it has since been strong, although irregular. The stocks which have advanced most are Loa- isville and Nashville, Nashville and Chattanoo- ga, Kansas Pacific, and Kansas and Texas. The rise in the two frst named Is due respectively to contemplated combinations of railroads. The rise in Kansas Pacific and the strength of Union Pacific are both due to a talk of a con- | Solidation, the first-named company to haye the benefit of an additional issue of stock variously stated at 30 to 50 per cent, of the present cap- ; ital. The other stocks at all active have been Erie, Wabash and Pacific, Western Union Tele- gra yh, Pacific Mail, Iron Mountain, and the shares. Government bonds are Strong at Cnahanged quotations. Rallroad investments, shares and bonds are strong; speculative rail- | road bonds are generally hig! her. In the money | market the quotation for call roe is ied ie cent, on Stocks and 4a5 per cent. on U i Prime mercantile paper Is 5a6 per cent. ene | rency continues to flow to this center freely. The Markets, pe UTIMORE, Jan. 16.—Cotton ane cating, fork tour, duill and, heavy—Howard street a wenecn super, Tower and weaby. but farsi act cae red, low weak, but fairl ve—southern | 1.Sjan-s j, do, amber, 1-40a1.43;, No. winter red, spot and January 1.4 Uagal 415 raarch, AON fala Lava: May,| 140014 | easicr and yello southern white, 61; ‘do. western mi: seot Semuary Febrnaty and ‘March, Basgase Ly ste: rime to chdice Pennsylvania’ and Maryland, 17.00a18.00. Provisions eae and ta | buyers’ fayor—mess pork, 14. m | apse shoulders ar ib eidon, 714; do. packed, aL <- Bacon—shou ides, Sq. Hains, 10all, Lard, 8 painter aay E ime to choles srestorn racked roll, 1 age a i4al5. Petroleum "dullcrnde, nom- fined, ix Did. Coffee stendy—R: 2 eee i qian Sugar firm—A soft Whisk Tivai, 12. Freigh te, to iver pool per Der 3-164. : EK. Jan. 16. stocks strong. Money, 5a 6. “Exchange, long, 481%; short, 484. aul cotton NEW yor its firm nSEW YORK, Jan. 16.—Flour dull. Wheat heavy. Corn dull. LONDON, — U. 4 per cents:, 1.07 % 109%; Erie, second consols, 9036: een and’ Great Western second morta eae tees’ certificates, 343. Illinois Cent 106. Reading, 36. THE Exopvs INvEsTIGATICN.—The Senate com- mittee to Investigate the negro exodus from North Carolina to Indiana, met this morning and agreed to proceed with the taking of tes- timony on Monday next. Chairman Voorhees has issued subpoenas for 12 witnesses, mostly colored, to appear at Monday’s meeting. Mas. JAMES S. GORDON, of Cincinnati, has been appointed clerk of the committee to fnvesti- gate the administration of the affairs of the De- partment of Agriculture. ‘TRE WORK OF THE SESSION IN THE HOUSE.— ‘Those who have had recent conversations with Speaker Randall represent that he believes that Con, can adjourn in May. It ts expected that the debate on the report of the Somme on rules will end and action on the a reached early next week. After that 3 Ly riation committee will be ready with tas the House is ready to act upon them. CALLED ON TO EXPLAIN.—Gov. Young, M. C., of Cincinnati, has been requested to Be before ‘the Senate judiciary committee on Monday in explanation of a resolution offered by him = which bas passed the House to ee several United States courts in the country. it the Capitol that mat e to-day that information had = ived the effect that the state supreme entirely reliable, but this much I feel — court will not render that disturb the fusion senate or iene son. Biren 16 tie cory shall ener the repul of representatives, Et blicans the house will not be unapimoi eauseined he wit be by & divided vote” AT THE CABINET Taeerine this afternoon the ¥ as was formerly a r= master inte nar nd ‘was. disch aged dome