Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1880, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. | PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sanday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Pennsylvania Avenue, Corner 11th Street, by The Evening Star Newspaper Oompanv. GEORGE W. ADAMS, Pres’t, Event ts served to subscribers in the eigy by catriory, on thelr own socoun ‘st 10 cents per_w or conte per month jes at cae ieee ere Wo ciared at | 3 foe at Wi . Cs, " mena 82 8 copies a in ad- Che ven ing Star. Ver, B5—N®. 8,369. WAS HINGTON D. C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 1880 TWO CENTS. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR. AMUBEMENTS—8th paxe. Auction SaLes—Oth page. Boanprxe—4th page. Booxs, &c.—4th page- Boots aNp SHoEs—5th page- Business Cuances—4th page. Crry ITems—Sth page. Coan axp Woop—5th page. Crricuna—Sth page. DraTHs—5th page. Dry Goons—5th page. Epucation—4th page. FamIy Surpires—5th page. For RENT aNp SALE—4th page. For SALE (Miscellaneous)—4th page. GFORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS—8th page. HOUSEFURNISHINGS—5ih page. Lapres Goops—4th page, LecTunes—Sth page. List oF Lerruns—2d page. Lost axp Founp—4th page. MARRIAGES—Sth page. Mepicat, &c—5th page. MisceLLANEous—3d and 6th pages. PERSONAL—4th page. PROFESSIONAL—Sth pace. PIANOS AND ORGANS—Sth page. RaILRoaps—6th page. sLIGIouS NoTIcEs—Ist page. orices—Ist paxe. Traprs—6th pay RTAKERS, &C.—5th page CH, 14th and pastor, at 11 and 7:30 pat = UNIV T CHURCH, Rev. Anex. CS nest, parte ervices in Tallmadge Hall Yo-morrow at 11 a. uunday Kchoor at 9:45 a. = THURCH, corn es hing To-morrow at llo'ek m., by pastor, Rev. Sam’. H. cordially invited. " CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Vt. ave., bet. N CP and One Farpenicn D. Pownsy pastor, will preach at 11 o'clock a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friends a tr.neers cordially invited. - ice, Lincoln Ci, Leader, ALax: T. Stuart. 4 er “I ys. Pe Morean and Ki nvite SHURCH, 9th and > MT. VERNON PLACE (ea Mies nsw. Prouchting ‘To-morrow at 11a. s. m. by Rey. §. REGISTE (Presiding E, der, and at 7:30 p. 10. . B. HARKISO} D. b. Sixth Trampet ish Woe. Rey. Chay 'S CARISTIA will open services n. es DW \ TEMPER- in Odeon MORROW nd Major A ev. IN uperintendent’ of Missions, will de- ss on “Alaska.” Its Extent, Value, Comiannion and reception of mem- 9 : livered by Siu ., *Supe: intendent of Pr rv the follow- ing places Sunday, Febraars ae la. oa Presby- terian Church, 9th street, near G, ig B. M.—Metropolitan Methodist E. Church, 439 C and streets n.w. r E REV. FATHER QUINN will ocenpy the pulpit of the REEOKM EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER, chapel of the ¥. M,C. A,, at 11 a.m. To.morrow, and will give his r enouncing Romanistn. Te will speak in Lincoln Hall on the Celibacy p.m. of the The ting of friends of the ‘¥ will be held in the pyterian Church, To-mor- TICE STRONG, President of ton annual mi RACT BOCTE row, Tig p.m. Mr. Jus the ‘Society, will preside: Kev. G. L. SHEARE: Secretary present the work of the year; Ite GEOR HITEFOUT, of Texas, will give his’ pe sonal observations as a colporteur, and Hon. 3. Frye, of the House of Rep., will deliver an addres: ALL SOULS’ CHURCH. SES ON RELIGION Feb. 1—Rey. Cla} Washington, D. Religion and Politics. ev. He W. Bellows, D.D., New York; ture. “Robert Collyer, New York: The F. W. Ware, Boston, Mass.: S. y. A. D. May springfield, Mass. : Saints for the New Republic. CAPITOL M CHURCH, oland K sts. Lec . Dr. W. P. Harrison, Rey. Dr. J. McK. Reiley, Feb: " P. Rey. Dr. G. De La Matyr, Feb. 16, 1580, 7:30 p. @ Foy further particulars'see Evening Star, Feb. and 10. SPIRITUAL MEETING: Mrs._f. SHEPARD, of Minnesota (Trance Inspira- tional), will lecture To-morrow, at Sheldon’s fail, F sireet, between 10th and 11th sts., at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Admission 10 cents. c SPECIAL NOTICE. — Members of W.C.H. B. SIET! ‘he Secretary will be at the ball on MONDAY EVENING, February 2d, at 6 o'clock p. to receive dues, to enable the members to attend the Parnell reception. By order of the President. J. McMONIGLE, Seeretary. RNED MEETING OF THE SERS and CITIZENS OF SHIN N, opposed to the buildin of the Union Railroad throngh E street, will be heid the hall corner 6th and F sts. s.w. MONDAY, February 2, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. WM. 1. BROV Secretary. CONGRESS WATER, DIRECT FROM the spring, at the lately reduced prices. n27-2Ww W. S. THOMPSON, 703 15th st. Se _ BOVINE VACCINE VIRUS. —A fresh supply received daily from the New England Vaccine Couipauy. W. 8. THOMPSON, Pharma- cist, 703 16th st. jan27-9t (Ge BOVINE VaccINE VinuS FROM TH NEW ENGLAND VACCINE COMPANY. MILBURN’S PHARMACY, 1429 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUR. f ANNUAL ME cK SOF BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE. EXxtea QuaLiTy Dry. BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE. ExTRa Quatity Duy. THE MOST DELICIOUS DR’ INE IN 7 Ene WIN IN THE THOMAS RUSSELL, 1213 Pena. AVENUE. For SALE BY Jans GS SPECIAL NOTICE. CONGRESS WATER. lority a8 a cathartic and alterative con- its entire freedom from everything bitter, acid crerade that produces sore- Ail saineral waters that are dangerous irritants niay mm rs that are us may be known by an scid after-taste. dec8-3m_ SPECIAL NOTICE—A freak oft Db Livek’ ot PURE NORWEGIAN at DREW'S Drug Sto: 1 ee re OE es) AXWARD & HUTCHINSON, B17 Ninth street n.w., Give special attention to . REMODELING axp MODERS TIVE PLUMEINGE NG DEFEO- gtr ae MAN’ a sell NA GRATES, FIREPLACE STOVES. Tite and ey DS. Dr. ‘8 Porous Evap- the patents for inanufactiring ae IDDIE BROTHERS, Maxcrac Dates, Corner Hig staat aed Feat $00 to $216 Repairing eaten, ‘jantd Nratrcae ease ae ~ | disability w 2. | sub-committees for further inquiry. THE EVENING STAR. DOUBLE SHEET. Washington News and Gossip. The President will hold his last evening recep Uon on Saturday, February 7, from 8 to 10. GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS T0-Day.—Internal reve- Hue, $345,074.67; customs, $737,227 DURING THE WEEK ended to-day $1,960,000 in national bank notes were received at the Treas- ury for redemption; for the corresponding week of last year these receipts were $2,931,000. Raw on A Rum Murt.—Collector Raum 13 telegraphed that Collector Marks and Revenue Agent Wheeler yesterday personally captured an lilicit rum distillery in New Orleans, in full Diast, selzed five barrels of molasses, copper still, cap and worm, and destroyed the ferment- ing tubs full of mash. ‘THE SOUTHERN UTES, Ignatio, Salvero, Buck- skin Charley and Ojo Bancho, passed through Indiana yesterday, en route for Washington, in charge of Col. Page. PusLic BuILDINGS.—The House committee on public buildings and grounds agreed yesterday to report favorably several appropriations, among them an additional one of $50,000 (mak- ing $550,000 in all for purchase of site) for the Baltimore post office. The resolution introduced into the Hlouse by Representative Brewer, of Michigan, “directing the supervising architect of the ‘Treasury department to report to the | House the number of public buildings in pro- | cess of construction, and which were com- enced or completed fn the last two years,” was referred to a sub-committee, consisting of Reprsentatives Young, of Tenn., Murch and Shallenberger. Mornts, of New York, appeared before ect committee of the House, on the In- anie Canal, yesterday, in advocacy of | the superior claims to constdération presented by the Nicaraugua route, It is understood that Admiral Amen has been invited to meet the committee on Friday next, and give his | views on the general subject. ‘=f ter Oe ‘TRE SUB-COMMITTEE Of the House cominittee on agriculture having in charge the bill to en- large the functions of the Agricultural depart- ment, met this morning and pertected the bill which will be reported to the full committee on Wednesday next. TISFIED.—A dispatch received by Schurz announces that Sarah Winne- SARAH Secretary mucca and party left Council Bluffs to-day, westw bound. Sarah sends the dispatch; e Secretary for bis kind treat~ that the Indians are more sat- ever at the result of their visit here. PUBLIC PRINTER DEFREES publishes a state - ment regarding the dissatisfaction which exists among some of the employes of his office be- ‘ause they are not paid for legal holidays when do not work. He says:—*‘Asan appeal has ie to Congress on the subject, until a shall be passed directing me to distribute the public money to persons for not working, there will be no holidays in my office at govern- ment expense.” THE XOPUS INVESTIGATION. — ie Senate committee Investigating the exodus recalled, yesterday, Chas. H. Otuy, who was cross-ex- amined by Senators Windom aud Blair. He had never heard of any persons except Perry, Wil- Hams and Evans inducing the colored people of North Carolina to go west, but he believed the agents of a certain rallroad company paid these | mena premium for every emigrant they could secure. F. A. Bonitz, a resident of Goldsboro’, | N.C. a democratic editor, testified that | negroes in the state are well treated. M. T. Lewman, sheriff of Putnam co., Ind., produced a cireular which he obtained from one of the North Carolina emigrants, and which had been widely cireulated in the ‘state named, setting forth the attractions of Indiana 5 a INVALID PENSIONS.—The House committee on Invalid pensions, on motion of Representative Caldwell, of Kentucky, unanimousily alopted j yesterday, a resolution, “that. all pension claims of an invalid character shall be reported , to date from discharge where the disability was incurred previous to discharge; and where the incurred subsequent to discharge | from the date of the disability and all gra- tuitous pensions shall date from the pass- age of the act; all widows’ pensions, where the husband had been a pensionet all date from the death of the husband; and where the husband had not been a pensioner from the date of the disability. THE CENSUS SUPERVISORSHIVS.—The Senate committee on the census has received reports from several sub-committees on the nominations of census supervisors. The appointment for Maine, ‘Ww Hampshire, Vermont, Massachu- setts and Rhode Island were reported back favorably, and so were all those of the western ates, except three for Illinois, one for lowa d one for Tennessee, which are held by the Senator Kernan, who has charge of the nominations for New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Dela- ware and Maryland, did not report on thei yes- terday nor were any of the southern appoint- | ments reported on. It was aj by common | consent that all the nominations reported from sub-committees, in regard to none of which there is any question of the personal fitness of the nominee, shall be immediately reported back to the Senate witha recommendation for con- firmation, but at the same time several of the | democratic members of the committee took the | ground that one-half of the census supervisors | throughout the whole country ought to be se- | lected from the democratic party, and they therefore reserved the right to disregard yest | day’s action of the committee when the nomt- | nations come up for consideration in the Senate. | The indications are that a strong movement | Will be made to hold up all the census nomina- uions for the present with a view to forcing an equal diviston of these appointments betiveen | the two great political parties. . BOYNTON’S CHA N.—ll. V. Boynton, W: ent of the Cincinnati Ga | the Secretary of War ries of charges and | SpeciticationS agatnst General W. 'T. Sherman, | “for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gent | tleman, in violating the criminal laws of this wh define and punish the crime ot This affair grows out of a criticism y Boynton of “The Memoirs of Gen. W. T. in, Written by himself,” in which criti- charged with doing great Buell, Geo. Logan, F. Smith, ite Hon. herman ts charged with é a reporter for the Cleve- land Leader, in this connection, that Boynton was a notorious slanderer, would do anything for pay, and for $1,000 wottid slander his own, mother. On being ‘written to by Boynton on the subject, General Sherman replied: “I said I thought you were capable of doing anything for pay; that slander was your dally avocation, and as you had deliberately falsified as to me, I believed you capable of slandering your own mother for pay. This fs a hard thing to say of any man, but I believe it of you.” Gen. Boyn- ton suggests in his charges that Gen. Sherman select « tribunal of brother officers betore whom the charges against him shall be tried. PREPARING FOR THE YORKTOWN CENTENNIAL. — Most of the governors of the thirteen original States have appointed commissloners to repre- Sent Said states in the matter of the centennial celebration of Yorktown, Va., October 4ssi. From the propositions and sions which have been made enough can be devised to have the celebration last one month. One week ts to be set aside for the reception and entertainment of the French guests; an extensive parade ae ‘will be Pees out a pais of all kinds, concerts, &c., pro’ for day an a A formal invitation will be sent to the French shington correspond- (te, has submitted to A French fleet and at least one regiment of French troops are expected. It is proj to select thirteen of State, ES erets capananene States government that the French would take an active and hearty part in the ceremonies, THE SITUATION IN NEW YORK. | THE COMING CAMPAIGN IN NEW YORK. Views of Ex-Congressman Mayham. — Among the few prominent democrats of New York who have kept themselves aloof from the feuds and factions of the party is exeCongress- man Mayham. He is a conservative man in polities, but believes in party organization and discipline, and therefore has obeyed the behests of his party without regard to the effect that it might have upon certain leaders. Mr. Mayham has been in Washington several days, and a Srar rter, who met him at the Capitol, asked him lon asked hi was: machinery in his interest this year. ‘Mr. Mayham:—*Tilden has lost ground throughout the entire state, and my impression is that he will abandon all attempt to get the nomination. He unquestionably controls the resent state committee, and they would do fs bidding, but the committee is in bad odor and will not be of much assistance to him. The democrats of the state generally condemned the Tammany bolt last year and supported the regular ticket. We hardly expect to elect Gov. Robinson, but we could have elected all the other candidates on our ticket if it had not been for the unwise, not to say treacherous, action of the Tilden state committee.” Star:—“What action was that?” Mr. M.—‘Why, they sent out all over the state from;democratic headquarters, tickets hav- ing the name of Gov. Robinson at the head and the republican candidates {or all the other state offices. Many of these tickets were voted by democrats, who would otherwise have voted our entire ticket. But for that action of the committee we would have elected every state officer below the governor. The democrats of the state have now no confidence in the com- mittee, and I believe that the convention which selects delegates to the national convention will send an uninstructed delegation.” Star:—“But will not the state committee have a good deal of power?” 7. M.:—°No, sir: the convention will assert itself in spite of the committee. All the com- mittee can do is to call the convention and the latter will, I am satisfied, deliberate calmly and do what is best for the party. regardless of Til- den, Tammany or anybody else.” ‘Siar:—"“Do the New York democrats want a man from their state nominated for President?” Ar M.:—“No sir; we have no such demand to make. We want to see the man nominated who can be elected, but whether he comes from New York or some other state, is a matter of no moment. If Governor Seymo' uid consent to run, he could carry the state beyond all Siar:—“But will he consent?” Mr . T do not see how he could refuse.” Mayham, will not the re- list of doubtful states by changing the method of chosing electors?” Mr. M. (emphatically):—No, sir, they will not. If you Could hear the opposition expressed to that measure, and see the indignation mani- fested at the proposition, asI have heard and seen it, you, too, would be convinced that no ‘such law will be passed. Republicans as well democrats condemn it, and the legislature will not pass it. The fact is,our people will notsubmit to any such trickery.’ We have for many years elected our electors by popular vote, and there is but one sentiment among the people on the subject now. That 1s, that the old plan must remain and let a majority vote of the people de- cide between the two parties. Yes, 1 know the Dill has been urged before the legislature; but the republican managers and schemers were simply feeling the pulse of the people. They have ascertained that our citizens, of all parties, are opposed to such political dishonesty.” Star:—“Has Bayard many friends in the inte- rior of New York?” Mr. #.:—“Yes, he has a great many friends, and if neminated can carry the state. “My opin- jon is that any prominent democrat who has not arrayed against him one or the other fac- tions of the party can carry New Yor! Sa How does Tilden stand?” Mr. M. ‘Well, to tell you the truth, I think Tilden is not, any longer, regarded as an avall- able candidate by a very large majority of New York democrats. Mapy who favored him a gear or soso now think it would be very un- wise tonommate him. My opinion is that he will not be a candidate before the convention.” The Hayt Investigatio FORTHCOMING REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE. Messrs. Smiley and Stickney, the committe investigating the Hayt affair, are at work to- day in their room in the basement of the In- terior department building. They have not finished their report and do not expect to sup mit it until next Tuesday or Wednesday. After Secretary Schurz has examined the document it will be given to the press. PRESIDENT BARSTOW, of the Investigating committee, who was in such a hurry to rush off to vindicate Mr. Hayt, bas not been officially heard trom by the two members who have been at work for some time past. AS amember of the investigating com- mittee, he may want to see the report before it is submitted; very likely, however, he will not. He is not expected to return to Washington for duty in this connection. It is stated that he will resign his place on the board of Indian commissioners, and it is pretty certain, if he does not, that somebody else will be appointed in bis stead. He is the president of the board. In regard to ex-Commissioner Hayt’s case par- Ucularly there have been no new developments. He fs out of town, and if anybody in tie Inte- rior department Has heard anything from him they do not mention it. MR. BROOKS who, as chief clerk of the Indian_burean, is acting commissioner of Indian affairs, was a warm friend of Commissioner Hayt. Under the Cireumstances he does not like his new duties, and will ask to be relieved of them. It should be stated that nothing js charged against Mr. Brooks, nor is it alleged that he was in any way connected with matters for which Mr. Hayt was removed. All things considered, however, Mr. Brooks thinks it proper that he should not bein his present place. It is not knonw what action the Secretary will take when his request is preferred. CHAIRMAN BARSTOW EXPLAINS. C. Barstow, chairman of the Indian jon, having been questioned concerning Le Gere from Washington declaring that he had obtained government contracts for supplies under an assumed name, in an Lh ie man- ner, explains in a letter to the Providence Jom- uel the invariable mode of makin; through sealed bids, publicly opens being made by a board of ten men, or pur- chasing committee of five men, acting’ with the Secretary of the Interior and Commissioner of Indian Affairs, or representatives of those of- ficers. Mr. Barstow says:—‘*I am a stockholder in at least seven corporations, most of which sell their wares in every part of the land. 1 saw the wares of at least four of these corpora- tions offered by their customers in competition last April, but only one of the offeri was accepted, and that one because, in the judgment of the professional inspectors of this class of wares (whom J do not know and never saw), as well as of the purchasing committee of the board of Indian commissioners and of the de- partment, the wares were best and cheapest. never sat as judge in any case tn which I had the most remote personal interest, nor had I any real pecuniary interest in this small con- tract thus obtained by the selling agent of the corporation. When the selling agent in New York and others of this corporation desired me to put in a bid for stores I objected on the ground that I wanted nothing to do with gov- ernment contracts. When the matter was fur- ther pressed I finally consented, promote the wares were offered at cost by the lastinventory, the object being to furnish employment to men during a period of labor depression.” Mr. Bar- stow res it understood that while the gov- ernment has been well served, he has not re- contracts , the award ceived any unlary pecthonag. from any contract with it. Concernt ir. Hayt, Mr. Barstow says:—* I have with the Secre- tary of the Interfor, and other men who have known him eo Set than the Secretary, full con- apes in Mr. it done since I left La po Of this T have no information except what I se in the newspapers.” WANTED—A BATTLE MONUMENT AT BENNING TON.—The select committee of the House on the Yorktown celebration met this & petition asking aid to erect at Ben- nin Vt.,a battle monement in commeme- rat John Starke’s victory over the British under General Baum, on the 16th of August, 1777. ~The Petition was referred to sub-com- mittee, with instructions to a8 8000 as ‘The states of New Ver- mont and who — the ‘troops for the memorable occasion uke fth ae oea ea scriptions to about and the ‘Tecogni- THE CONFERENCE AT ALBANY—NO COMPROMISE POSSIBLE BETWEEN KELLY AND TILDEN—THE LATTER WILL CONTROL—THE REPUBLICAN SITU- ATION—CONKLING AND CORNELL ABEAD—MR. WASHBURNE AS A CANDIDATE, ETC. [Correspondence of the Evening Star.) New York. January 30. The recent conferences of the members of both political state committees have given new interest to the opening of the campaign for this year In this state. While there is dissension in both parties there is less prospect of harmony among thedemocrats. Since the meeting of the committee of the latter at Albany this week it is learned that there is little hope of any compro- mise between Mr. Tilden’s and Mr. Kelly’s friends, though not a few of the latter are anx- ious to be included in the regular delegation to the National Convention. Mr. Tilden, however, has put his foot down on that, and will permit no ope who has affiliated with Mr. Kelly in 1879 to take any hand in his President making. It will not be difficult, be thinks, to exclude Kelly’s delegation from th next convention, for he will go there as the head of the bolters, and not as he presented himself at St. Louts, a legitimate cont t for position in the con- vention. Indeed, to use the language of a Wall- street broker, not friendly to Mr. Tilden, “Mr. Kelly has already thrown up his hands, and by the time the state convention meets will have a poor following.” All the indications, I must admit, point to the control by Mr. Tilden of the delegation from this state in the national con- vention. If he waives hisown name as a can- didate you may rest’ assured that he will put one tn its place, and that it will not be Sanford E. Church or Horatio Seymour. As to Mr. Kel- ly’s course in the campaign he is to be let se- verely alone before as well as after the conven- Uon, by which time itis believed that seven- eighths of his associates will be found support- ing the regular ticket. THE CANDIDATES. It is quite evident that if a candidate is se- lected outside of the state of New York, he will be supported by a united partyin this state: but none of the candidates now mentioned in the state can command the full vote ot the party, even if it were possible from the present outlook to secure the nomination of either one of them. J am told by those intimate with Mr. Tilden, that he is eee as sirong in the control of the party machinery throughout the state now, as he was in the spring of 1876, that in fact he will not meet the open hostility of quite a number who co-operated with Schell, Slocum and others, four years ago in endeavoring to break up Mr. Tildén’s ranks. This would restrict Mr. Kelly’s power to the city, which has en- abled him to give the state to the republicans. Although Mr. Kelly’s influence has been mate: ally reduced by the changes in the city gover ment, he boasts that no ‘democratic tieket can be elected in the state without the full support of Taomany Hall. ‘The Herald, seeing that M Kelly “‘is quite right up to the pr it time, has made a long and is week to both Tiiden and Kelly to step down andout, but the request will prove to be as futile asa similar one in the lastcampaign. What The Nation calls “the nefarious ubiquity” of Mr. Tilden promises to continue the control I have men- Uoned, and why should he step out? Mr. Man- ton Marble has just returned from Europe and while maintaining his close Bee with Mr. ‘Tilden will not enter actively into politics again. Ex-Gov. Robinson will probably be one of the most active men in the party in the campaign. Mr. Clarkson N. Potter sailed for Europe yester- day with his daughter, who is in {ll health, but expects to return in time for the state conven- tion. WHAT THE REPUBLICANS ARE DOING. The republicans, though disaffected in many quarters, have had no open revolt. like that of Kelly, to make an irreparable break. The dele- gation from the state convention will probably £0. uninstructed, though if Grant is not a can- idate the vote will be thrown for Mr. Conkling. Most of the old republican leaders are for Grant, and it. ts doubtful if Collector Merritt can make any headway against the Conkling delezates. Governor Fenton, too, seems to have lost a good deal of his old power in politics, and though friendly with the national administration has not been very active. Governor Cornell has just appointed Mr. Conkling’s principal sup- porter, ex-Congressman Platt, to be quar- artine commissioner, and will follow this with others in the interest of Mr. Conkling and the latter's purposes at the Chicago con- veniion. Mr. Hugh Hastings, the veteran editor of the Commercial Advertiser, and one of the “neral ~ su anventing evi- * ow ug popularity, and that the pruposes to come out and decline what has not yet been offered him; but for all that he m: ages to lead the other gentlemen who are wo ing so hard for the nomination.” Mr. Hasting: is quitesure that the Pennsylvania delegation will be tor Grant, and gives Senator Cameron as his authority; but it cannot be denied from quite as good sol that Mr. Blaine is as strong in Pennsylvania as he is weak in this state. Col. Thomas Keogh, secretary of the national republican committee, is in town, and Says that the south will §0 to the convention ‘he dele with Grant and Sherman. ation from his own state (North Carolina), which he ex- pected would be for Grant, promises now to be for Sherman. The independent republicans continue to de- clare that their souls are thelr own in the very face of the “machine,” and the ‘head machinist,” as the New York Pest is pleased to call Mr. Conkling. Mr. George William Curtis has never forgotten the Rochester convention of 1877, In which Mr. Conkling denounced the independent republicans as “wolves in sheep's clothing,” and referred especially to Mr. Curtis when he said “that they forget that parties are not built by deportment, or by ladies’ maga- ines, or by gush.” = Mr. Curtis will not support Grant or Conkling if either should be nomina- ted, but would not oppose Sherman or Blaine. THE WESTERN CANDIDATE. The coming of ex-Minister Washburne here this week has added some little interest to the presidential gossip. Mr. Washburne has been Wined and dined by the millionaire merchant, Mr, Elliot C. Cowdin. Mr. Washburne is, of course, for Grant, but, what is more important, it is understood that Grant is for Washburne. A short time since Mr. Washburne could not secure the Illinois delegation, but the situation has improved in that respect, and he will, as things look now, go into the Chicago conven- tion quite as strong as Mr. Hayes entered that at Cincinnatl. It is urged on behalf of Mr, Washburne that he could secure the German vote, owing to his conduct while minister to France during the Franco-Prussian war. Mr. Washburne is looking very well, and will visit Washington before returning to Iilinois, CHOOSING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS. 1 do not believe that the law for choosing Congressional electors in this state will be changed. Some of the republican leaders at Albany, notably Gen. Husted and Judge Kobert- son of Westchester, are opposed to it. They Say it will be easter to carry the state than to make the contest in the thirty-three districts. ‘There is some talk of passing a joint resolution through the legislature asking Congress to pass a bill regulating the counting of the electoral Vote, s0 a8 to avoid such a crisis as was precipi- tated in 1876-7. THE UTE INVESTIGATION.- Governor Pitkin, of Colorado, completed his testimony this forenoon before the House committee on Indian affairs. It related to the fires set and depredations com- mitted by the Indians in southwestern Colorado and tothe injurious effects upon the mining Settlements along the borders of the reservation. jo) by the changed relations between the whites and Indians since the recent out- break. He was also examined as to the char- acter of the late Agent Meeker. In reply to in- Said he favored giving land in severalty tothe Indians in eastern throwing open the Colorado reservation to set- Ulement by the whites and giving the In everything realized from thesaleof lands of their reservation unless some government for. the revagudshanei oe government for rel nt their Pee pe ea son, tim! ol rnment Governor Pitkin, and in hfs ¢ poe In northwestern Colorado last May and June. The committee decided to go on with the testi- mony, and the afternoon will probably be de- voted to a further examination of Maj. 'Thomp- Son. No TRIPLE INTER-OCEANIC CANAL ALLTANCR. Society Notes. Cheerless as was the weather yesterday, all the ladies who receive on Friday, and they are many, had numerous visitors. Being the last Friday in January, after which many ladies cease to receive formally, those who had social debts to pay, as well as those who visit for the leasure the lhe vege Gat Of course indoors all was bright and cheerful: The attractions of the day culminated in the brilliant 'y given by Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Mor- ton in the eve 4 Although the dressing has been unusually rich af all the soirees this win- ter, yet jst. that at no previous enter- many tainment have been seen as great a number of exceptiol elegant toilets as here. The splendor of the diamonds and other rare jewels worn by the any of her guests was dazzling. Mrs. Morton worea Hoos satin, in whose t ing brown was effectively used. The draperies were of white Spanish lace wrought with a silver thread. The waist was low and sleeves short, and on the plump white neck glittered a pendant of large emeralds set in superb diamonds; the earrings were of the same fine stones. Inthe simply arranged coi Sure giistened several diamond stars. Miss Bar- roll, of Baltimore, who is Mrs. Morton’s gues' wore a becoming pale blue gros-grain, trimm« with bands of embroidery in colors. Mrs. Field and Mrs. Harlan were very richly dressed. Mrs, Starin, of New York, who was with her fond wore a claret-colored satin, mingled with pale amber brocade, which was one of the Tichest dresses seen; her diamonds were mag- nificent. Mrs. Chittenden and a friend from New York were superbly dressed, and wore numerous diamonds, Mrs. Chittenden wore white brocaded satin embroidered in seed pearls, and her friend an elegantly made and trimmed blue brocade. Mrs, Representative Carlisle wore a Worth dress, which was one of his masterpieces—gold colored satin, combined with brown velvet, trimmed with passementerie of brown chenille ard gold Mrs. Kimmell wore wine colored velvet and grey silk, trimmed with fine lace. Mrs. B, F. Coston wore a very rich white satin, trimmed with point lace; her orpaments were Ppicaae diamonds. Mrs. Claf- lp, who was elegantly dressed, wore nu- merous diamonds. Two of the prettiest virls present were Miss Bartlett and Mi: Elena de Zamacona, both of whom were becomingly dressed.’ The former, accompa- nied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Bartlett, and the latter was with her father, the Mexican minister. Mrs. John Jay Knox, who was with her husband, wore a blue gros grain and point Jace trimmings. Miss Dwight. of New York, wore a rich white flowel satin. Gen. and Mrs. Hawley accompanied iver sister, who wore a dress made in an antique style—blue silk with a front of white satin. Mrs. D. R. MeKee wore a very handsome blue toilet. Space will not permit a description of all the dresses at this party whose beauty merits comment. Most of the members of the Cabinet attended with their familie more than a quorum of Congress was present, and the Supreme Court, the ‘diplomatic corps, the army and navy, and private society were, all well represented. Among others noticed Were Justice Strong and daughter; Justice Miller, Mrs. Stocking and Miss Ballinger; Mr. Wm. Kimmell, Mr. John G Carlisle, Mr. Chittenden, Assistant Secret: Hawley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Pound, Gen. Chalmers and daughter and Miss Steele; Sena- tor and Mrs. Hill, Senator, Mrs. and Miss Daw Mr. and Mrs. John B. Alley and daughter, Gov. Claflin, Mr. Deermg, Mrs. Randall Gibson and the Misses Preston; Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Wells, Mrs. Miles of New York, Sir Edward Thornton and daughters, Miss Minnie Evarts, Attorney General Devens, Postmaster General and Mrs. Key, Secretary Sherman and Miss Parsons, Sec- retary and Mrs. Ramsey; Mrs. Neal and Mrs. Campbell of Ohio, Mrs. Audenreid and Miss Bristow, Judge and Mrs. Ferriss and her sister, Miss Higbee, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shaw, Mrs. Morrill and Miss Swann, Mrs. and Miss Harlan, Mrs. Chas. Nordhoff, Judge Wyle, Dr. and Mrs. Baxter, Dr. Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Horatio King, Col. and Mrs. and Miss McCallister, Mr. and Mrs. Keim, the gentlemen of the Japanese lega- tion, Miss Kernan, Senators Anthony and Burnside, Mrs. Gen. Ricketts, Senator Bayard, Miss Lida Cameron; Mr. Drummond, Mr. and Mrs. Adam, Count Brunetti, Mr. de Hegermann and others of the diplomatic corps; Mr., Mrs. and Miss Culbertson, of Indiana; Judge and Miss Porter and Miss Goode, their guest. The house was filled with the perfume of flowers. A band of music in a small room open- ing into the wide hall played throughout the evening, but dancing could not be enjoyed until the crowd diminished. All the chandeliers were trimmed with smilax, and flowers adorned the mantels and tables everywhere. Thé supper consisted of all the datm'tés now in season, and Ago tneinaes wines, ‘The ladies’ reception and ball at Willard’s, last night, proved to be the lal st of the sea- son and lasted longest. Prof. Tyler's orchestra did not play “Home, Sweet Home” till 2a. m. Among those present were Senator and Mrs. Hamiin, Senators Saulsbury and Johnson, Sena- tor and Mrs, Gordon, Miss Kerr and Miss Brad ford, Senator and Mrs. Kellogg, Senator and Mrs. Wallace and Miss Wallace, Hon. Mr. Mor- rison and Mrs. Morrison, Miss Sansey, Dele- ate Maginnis and Mrs. Maginnis and Miss ffamiiton, Hion, Mr. Frost and Mrs. Frost, Gen. D. M. Frost, Hon. Erastus Wells and Mrs. Wells, Representatives Le Fevre, Martin, Bayne, Bliss, Clarke, Nichols, Dickenson, Wilbur, A. Herr Smith, Finley, Hon. Leopold Morse and Mrs. Morse, Mrs. and the Misses Mitchell of Boston, , Hon. Jno. G. Thompson and Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Dr. Flowers, Gen. Jeffries and effries, Col. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Miss Rapley, Hon: Richard Townsend ahd Mrs. Town- send, Colonel J. B. Bowman, Hon. W. H. Calkins and {adies, Hon. James F. Wilson of Towa, ex- Goy. Joel Parker of N. J., Hon. Benj. F. Lee, Jas. H. Conant, a young millionaire bachelor of N. Y., Judge Lander and Mrs. Lander, Hon. James M. Marvin of Saratoga and Miss Marvin (in one of the most striking toilettes of the evening), Mrs. Pulitzer of St. Louis, Gen. A. J. Creswell and Mrs. Creswell, Mrs. Nichol and Mrs. Post of N. Y., ex-Consul Crane of N. Y., Judge Rayner and Mrs. Rayner, Hon. C. W. Wolcott and Mrs. Wolcott, Mrs. E. C. Carring- ton, jr., Miss Long, Miss eee Capt. and Mrs. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Richardson, Mr. J.D. Martin, Judge Noah and Miss Noah, and many others. Although the weather was disagreeable and j wet, a large body of peop friends of the con- tracting parties, assembled on Tuesday evening at Mt. Vernon M.E. church to witness the mar- via of Mr. H. Cobb, of the Chief Signal Office, and Miss Mary Jones, of this city. Rev. W. P. Harrison, Chaplain of the House of ttepre- sentatives, performed the pleasant duty of tie- ing the nuptial knot. A large reception followed during the evening at the bride’s residence, on I street, where hearty congratulations were ex- tended the happy couple by their many friends. The presents were costly and elegant. The clerks of the study, station and telegraph rooms of the Chief Signal Office contributed a beauti- ful silver service. Admiraland Mrs. Porter have issued invita- tlons for next Monday afternoon from 4 to 6, and toa dance the same day from 6 to 9 o'clock. .---Senator and Mrs. Bayard will give another evening party next week. ....Mme. Outrey has her sister, Miss Russell, with her, and Judge and Mrs. Ferrissare enjoying a visit from her sister, Miss Higbee. ....Mrs.C. Adele Fassett receives friendly visitors at her studio, 114 Cor- coran Building, on Monday afternoons. ....Mrs. Hickok will have a card reception next Thurs- day afternoon, from 4 to 7. ....Mrs. J. T. Thomas, of Philadelphia, and her two charm- ing daughters, who — so many friends here Jast season, are non a visit, the guests of n_and Mrs. Wells at the avy yard. ..Mrs. Chittenden has issued in- vitations for Tuesday, Feb! 3d, from 4 to 7 o'clock. ‘The President and Mrs. Hayes will give ption to the diplomatic corps on ebruary similar to that of last winter. A PATENT TO THE NEW IpRIA ComPaNny.—The Interior department yesterday issued a patent conveying the New Idrla mine to the New Idra Company. It conveys only twenty acres in- Stead of 480 acres as asked, but this present patent covers all the land of any value, GEN. BEAUREGARD AND THE LovIstawa Lor TERY.—The House committee on postal affatrs, in compliance with a request made, Was’ agreed to hear Gen. if Louisian: the troubles of the with the Post Office authorities, CHAIRMAN SCALES AND SECRETARY SCHURZ.— Chairman Scales, of the House committee on Indian affairs, says that he was misrepresented in an interview with him published in the a- tional ca ieer sain thebne He unr the Gismissal of indian somntasioner Hare mea ote that he (Seales) a tew days ago took. to a. and. that indie. ee onenmerann weer Peck Sea ey from Beoretary Behar oreetlng: eee oa eat in fe and sald that tho cbstges sgaiset Har i of a, touching uisiana Lottery Company | Telegrams to The Star | NEW YORK REPULICANS. { Call for the State Convention. BATTLE WITH TRAMPS. Several Fatally Wounded. | EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE. | FOREIGN AFFAIRS. Jules Favre’s Successer. Lonpon, Jan. 31.—A Paris dispateh to the Times says: M. John Emile Lemoinne, pub- licist, has been chosen as a candidate for the | vacancy in the senate caused by the death of M. Jules Favre, by the left center senators, whose turn it is, according to the standing arrange- ment between the various groups of the left to fill up the vacancy. Pere Hyacinthe’s Appeal. M. Loyson—Pere Hyacinthe—has asked the rfect of the department of the Seiae to grant im the use of the church of the Assumption tn the Rue St. Honore, at present occupied by the Polish confraternity. M. Loyson pleads that his ier cherch Is unsuitable, being too small and too high rented, and that his work addresses itself to persons requiring a religion free from superstition and fanaticism. His a) plication will certainly be refused, as his com- munity occupies exactly the same position as the Protestant free churches, which provide their own edifices and pay their own pastors. A Whole Family Murdered. Lonpox, Jan. 31.—A rich landowner near Bar- celona, his wife, three daughters, and two wo- men servants, have all been found murdered in their beds. ‘The deed was apparently done with ahatchet. The house was ransacked. A swine- herd and his two sons have been arrested, charged with the crime. A Big Gan. A hundred ton gun has been tried at Spe with results which surpassed expectations. attained a range of 10,000 metres, with a c! of 220 kilogrammes, ‘The Empress of Russia. CANNES, Jan. 31,—The Empress of Russia Will leave here this (Saturday) afternoon, and isexpected to arrive in St. Petersburg on Mon- day or Tuesday next. ‘The Empress of Aus Lonpon. Jan. 31.—The Empress E] Austria, will leave Vienna to-morrow (Sunday) tor Dubiin, where she will arrive on Wednesday next, and will proceed thence to Summer Hiil to participate in the fox hunting this season. ‘The Czar’s Anniversary. St. PETERSBURG, Jan. 31.—The municipality of this city has prepared a programme in con- nection with the celebration of the 25th anni- versary of the Czar’s accession to the throne. It includes the pre tation of an address to the Czar with an album containin ketches Or events in St. Petersburg, an offerof a prize of 5,000 roubles for the best historical essay on St. Peters! aa the opening of 25 new schools, and the distribution to the public an account of the principal events that have occurred during the Czar’s reign. Russian Robbers. Oprssa, Jan. 31.—The persons charged with the robbery of 1,500,000 roubles from the govern. ment receivers office at Cherson, South Russia, last June have been tried by court-martial. ‘Three of the prisoners were sentened to fitteen years imprisonment, with hard labor, and the women who originated the scheme of robbery were sentenced to imprisonment for life at hard labor. Two of the accused were acquitted. It 4s Supposed the robbery was committed to aid | the Nihilist cause. | Honors fer Rosa Bonheur. has conferred the Leopold cross on Mademoiselle Rosa Bonheur, the artist. She is the first lady who has received this distinction. The King of | Spain has also recently conferred on this distin- guished painter an equally high order which has never before been granted to a lady. Death of a Peer. Lonpon, Jan. 31.—The Marquis of Anglese: liberal member of the House of Peers, ls dead, the age of 59. Coquetting with Home-Rulers. Right Hon. Wm. H. Smith, first iord of the admiralty—a Iberal conserv%ive—speaking in Westminster, last nics, condemned the dispo- sition of certain isberal politicians to coquette with the nome-rulers, evidently referring to the promise of Lord Ramsay to support an inquiry into the question of home-rule in the house of commons, in return for which the Liverpool home rulers promised him their votes. Liverpool Election Excitement. Lonpon, Jan. 31.—The popular excitement in Liverpool over the approaching election for a mnember ot the House of Commons, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. John Torr, Increases dally. The Itberals are confident that the Home Rule vote, estimated at 10,000, will give them a victory. They also have the vote of the nopersnce organizations, and Lord Derby’s local influence. ‘The Opening of Parliament. Lonbon, Jan. 31.—In anticipation of the state | ceremonial, on the 5th of February, when the Queen Will open Parliament, arrangements are being completed for the royal procession to and from Westminster. Thirteen Lives Lost by Shipwreck. The steamer Bengore, laden with coal, from Penarth for Gibraltar, foufidered when two days from port. Thirteen of her crew were drowned. Six were saved. A violent storm has raged in the Mediterranean for two days past, and disasters to shipping are feared. A BATTLE WITH TRAMPS, Several Fatally Injured. NEw YORE, Jan. 31.—A special from Calicoon, this state, says this village has been in a state of great excitement, caused by a visit froma gang of tramps who have been making raids and committing various depredations along the line of the New York, Lake Erie and Western rali- way, and who came here on Sunday last. During the first ulgne after their arrival, the tramps went to the house of Wm. Bock, one of the village r-masters, where they were fed and assigned lodging. The following morning they left their quarters, and traveling about the village became intoxicated and returned to Mr. Bock’s, where they were given a good breakfast. ‘They demanded better fare, and after violent threats and some disturbance were ejected. They then declared their perpen burn the town. They became so turbulent that the citi- zens assembled and determined to drive the tramps out of the vill: ‘This they succeeded in doing: but not until a desperate fight had taken place, in which stones and clubs were freely used. During the fight several of the marauders were badly injured, one, it 1s thought, fatally. Several citizens’ were also in- jured. A vigilance committee has been formed to protect the placeand punish the marauders, who are still loitering in the vicinity. >——_ NEW YORK REPUBLICANS. The State Convention to Meet Feb. NEW YorK, Jan. 31.—The republican state committee met this morning, at the Fifth Ave- nue Hotel, with Gen. Chester A. Arthur in the chair, It was resolved to call the convention on Aegeie fi the 25th of Feb next, at noon, in the city of Utica, to elect del tes to Tepresent the republicans of this state in the na- tional republican convention, which meets at Chicago on Wednesday, the 2d of next June, to nominate candidates for the offices of President and Vice-President of the United States, to be voted for at the next election. —<—<—<—<— _ _ Railroad Purchase. NEw YorK, Jan. 31.—The Times publishes a Teport which it deems eae ane which , eX-dividend on a shares | past due Lonpon, Jan. 31.—Thé King of the Belgians | the Secret: England, trom New York james, widow of G. james, Js living at Eau-Claire, Wisconsin. me years Wan To-day. New Yore, Jan. 31,—' Post's financtal ar- tele saya: sone markets are all quiet to-day. are opened strong, became heavy at the first eall and so continued until noon, when the market strong, and is so as we write. The stocks which have shown the most strength are Erie, Lake Shore and Michi Central, The two former will derive the principal beneiits from the pro- trafic al ment, towhich they as well as the New York Central and Hudson, would most weakness are Wabash and Pacific, Kansas and Texas and Pacific Mall. The active stocks have been those named and the coal the latter having been alternately strong and weak. ventral Pacific stock has been quiet, but from S4 to 834. ‘The transfer books of the were closed December 31 to n February 3, and it is a rule of the stock ex: that any stock on which a dividend ts declared 18 quoted the closing of the books, { Central Pacific stock were Syndicate, as we are {ni 50,000 o bought by the formed, | ex-dividend, and were sold as ex-dividend. In | the money market call loans are 5a6 per cent. on stock collateral and 4a5 per cent. on U. & bonds. Prime mercantile paper is 5a54y per cent. —_—<-——. Fire in Chic: CHICAGO, ILL, Jan 31,.—The Field & Co., at the corner of Desplaines and Washington strects, a four-story brick build- ing, valued at $20,000, was burned last it ‘The origin of the fire’ isa mystery. The Was valued at $30,000, machinery $14,000. The insurance on the stock ts $20,000, and on the machinery $8,000. The Markets. BALTIMORE, Jan. 31.—Virwinia sixes, deferred, ee don Colas BO: aoc wend eats Sera coupons, 77 asked ; do. new ten-forties, 36; do. sen forte coupons, 80% bid to-day. BALTIMORE, Jan. 31.—Cotton firm—mik a Pens Flour aptet, oe d. i southern quiet, wi pts 5 and lower-eouthern red, 1-30at,40; "do. amber, january, and. February, 1.40; hy 4085 AY 1.45a1.45%." " orn, monsinen conan omceudall tom lower for futures— of Frank Soled. apot and damuars. 87% February 88s ba spot antl January, March, bie id; ohprih Bincads May, SS4Gs9) . ay ‘auiet sat ee Bee aeatean ‘white. 48050; do. min ‘Ivania, 48850. Rye dull, 883s. lay un- changed. Provisions quiet and without change. Butter steac prime to choice western 20 6 |, 18822. Exwe easier, 14. Petroleum wn- |. _ Coffee quiet and unchanged. ler—A soft, 9. Whisky dull, 1.11al.12. its dull and unchanged. ipte—flour, rrels: wheat, 20,000 bushels; corn, 38, 100 oata, 4,109 bushels: rye, 600, Busbele, Shipments—wheat, 33,600 bushels; corn, 90,000 . Sales—wheat, 496,700 bushels; corn, 161,200 bushels. NEW YORK, Jan. $1.—Stocks strong. Money, 6a 6. exchange, long, 4825s; uhort, 48134. Govern- mente du NEW YORK, Jan. 31.—Flour dull. Wheat quiet. Corn strenger. LONDON, Jan. 31, 12:30 p.m,—U. 8. bonds, 4 per cents., 107%: new fives, 105%. New Jersey ntral console, 110%. Erie, 485%; do. second cone sols, 933s. Atlantic ‘and t "Western second mortage trustees’ certifleates, 3734. Illinois Cen- tral 73s Pennsylvania Central, 54 LONDON, Jan. "31, 1:30 p. m. Great Western fi trustees’ certificates, 74; Atlantic Great tern seconds, 37%: Erie, 4839. Pennsylvania Cential, 544. NEW YORK MARKETS THIS AFTERNOON. The following quotations were current in New York to-day at 2 p. m., ag reported by Lewis John- r. 3, U.S. 435 per cents, 107 pibal’ and Lake Shore, Atlantic and 4755 ‘st Paul, Ne; do. pref 70; need hee: ‘Pacific Mail, 38%. Sica) Sit eed FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS, SATURDAY, January 81, 1850. SENATE.—The Senate was not tn session to- HOUSE.—Mr. Keifer presented petition of Jene Haralson relative to the contested election case of Haralson against Shelley, from the 4th district of Alabama, and asked that it be printed and referred to the committee on elections. Some opposition was made to the printing of the petition on the democratic side on the ground that It was competent for the committee On elections to order its printing if It saw fit, but finally Mr. Keifer’s motion was agreed to, Mr. Speer offered a resolution directing the Secretary of the Treasury to lay before the House all evidence on file in the internal reve- nue office, and the papers and reports of the collector of the 2d collection district of Geot going to show the true state of affairs touching the enforcement of the internal revenue laws in southeast Georgia. Referred. Senate bill was passed for the rellef of Col. S..B. Campbell. Mr. Sparks, chairman of the committee on military affairs, reported resolution calling on of War for information as to the name and lineal rank of all officers of the army not on duty with their — and corps, but on duty elsewhere, &c. Adopted. Public business was then, at 1 o'clock, discon- tinued, and addresses were made in eulogy of | the late Edward Clarke, of Iowa, ——_«+e-____ The District in Congress. WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY, The House committee on the District of Col- umbia to-day began the hearing of arguments, pro and con,as to whether the Washington Market Company has not violated its charter, and consequently forfeited its franchise. Mr. R. K. Elliott was heard and made an elaborate ar- gument to the effect that the company has for- feited all its rights, by caning, to comply with its charter in several particulars, notably its failure to build up the avenue front and to to the District authorities its annual required contribution for the relief of the poor of the District. General Butler, who was present, representing the market, said that even had it done what was illegal, the place to settle the controversy Was in the courts, and that Con- gress had no right to declare a forfeiture of sessed rights. The committee is to hol special meeting next Monday night at 7 o'clock to hear General Butler, who 1s thus accommo- | ree with a night session, because during the da ay he is engaged in the Courts. Ex-Congress- man Eldredge and W. E, Chandler also appear for the market company e A RESOLUTION was adopted by the House this morning, calling on the Secretary of War for Information as to the names and lineal rank or all officers of the army not on duty with their regiments and corps, but on duty elsewhere, &c, AMONG THE PRESIDENT'S CALLERS to-day were Sensors Ferry, Davis (IL), Buraside, Kirk- wood, McDonald, Ingalls and Saunders, and Repiesentatives Forsyth, Bragg, Willits, Wil~ ane (Wis.), Townsend, Newberry and Goa- shal City Post OFrricE CHanges.—Col. D. B. Ain- ger, the city postmaster, to-day reorganized the office by appointing Major Myron M. Parker, for some years past a clerk in the Adjutant General’s ofice, as chief clerk; J, A. Jefferds, now in charge of the branch office in Sis Ie town, to be superintendent of the registry divi- sion; Mrs. Huldah W. Blackford (new appoint- ment) to be clerk In charge of the Geo branch office; M. 8. Dixon (clerk) to be chief in charge of branch office at the Capitol. COL Alnger is gradually introducing improve- ments, and, begin to-morrow week, the office will be open but once on Sunday—from 12 to 2, instead of 8 to 10 inthe morning. The mails received by the evening trains are now distributed the same night to the box, liveries are made at 103¢ o'clock to the hotels and news offices. Col. Ainger ex the hope of soon having the office working so per- fectly as to make complalnts extremely rare, and, with that end in view, the heads of the various divisions and the employes generally are doing their level ex] ‘goon to have a model post office, as to systematic manage- ment PERSoNAL.—Senator Blaine is fitty years old to-day. Mrs. Storey, the wife of the editor of the Chicago Times, it 1s sald to be one of the: his eighty-sixth year. eron left W: on f for to remain there until after the com ...-Oliver Ames, of Easton, Mass., has ceived $100,000 as his share of the profit western rallway investment which he Fear ago. ol. 8. 8. Smoot was. in Philadelphia laste oes! story to the effect that Mr. Manton return to the edit of the -Lord Wentworth’s with Miss “Kismet” ement was broken. .... son-in-law of General ‘ork to-day. old and is cared for by her —_—