Evening Star Newspaper, February 9, 1880, Page 1

CGO)” il Torig 30 whee re THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Peuntylvania Avenue, Corner Lith Btreet, by The Evening Star Newspaper Oomoanv, GEORGE W. ADAMS, Pres’t, vam: served to subscribers in ay os ers cas their own a at 10 nts en at the ‘8 Second clase mail mat eGiices Tue Womens Srar—priaishedyon con oye | prepaid. | Bix months, mail #1 Shefttong mort be, pide ‘a ad- it az $0 pal ope et une Tnown ©, application. Pend V%, 55—N°, 8,316. WASHINGTON, D. C MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1880. TWO CENTS. NOTICES his wite CHOPETA A dewation now in the fon nd i be present at thi eee eae ry M. E. Wa, this evening. iF Ft tne. EQUITY Regular meeting at 7 p. rusry LOth, at the usaa’ y member of the Counci! as business of importance will By,crder of the President. DAVID L. E, Secretary. TOE_—There will Bea mcing of 8Y- LODGE, No. 10, Knights of r Castle Hall Of 9th and D TO-MORROW | ‘uesday) NIGHT, the th at 7 30 o'clock, to make arrangements Tey thet cnt sad tribute ‘of respect to our decease other, Wat. H. YouNG. A prompt attendance of By order of the C-0. Le nd 8. SPECIAL Ce es 16 procure ete ESatim “Lene eeition att a" _ THE ANNUAL SSO “TOR Dt rectors of the NORTHERN, LIBERtY REET COMPANY will be held at the office of MANGE "8, 1880. Polls open from 1 Hees book closed February 27th, GEO. W. KING, Sec’y. Cc THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SE CAO ORHOLDERS of, the NORTHERN LIBERTY MARKET COMPANY will be held at the office of said Company MancH 3, 1880, 12 m. At th mecting the acreement of January 29, ei the Bondholders and ‘for ratieation. _ KING, Secty. ANNUAL MFETING OF THE Pant the NATIONAL for the purpose of aL be eld 2 of om pany, 4 the ln Dav oF Feanvany, 1880, at WILLIAM i. PHILIP, President. ct D.C. muary 10th, 1880. open M: febb-4w THE, ie enviar at the iately reduced prt oe WS. THOMPSON, 703 BOVINE VACCINE VIRUS PROM THE LAND VACCINE COMPANY. MILBURN’S PHARMAOY, ‘ATER, DIRECT FROM | 8. | | | | | RANCE ZN for the Election asin year, will be I ny, 1505 Pe ¥, Febradry 24, 1 id at a Omen es ne Aw RAWEIN ‘Se BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE. BA QUALITY Dur. BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE. Extwa Qua. Ty Dry. ‘Ta MOST DELICIOT MAR on SALR BY i ° THOMAS RUSSELL, jan 1218 PENNa. AVENUE. eS SPECIAL NOTICE. CONGRESS WAT: Its 8uj ists in ror. ing bitter, acid or crude that produces headache, internal sore- hess, and tends to destroy the mucous membrane. All miners! waters that are us irritants may be Enown by an acid after-taste. dec8-3m SPECIAL NOTICE—A fresh supply Ce ptke's EU aes coD Liven om at DREW'S Drug Store, corner 9th st. snd Pennsyl- Fania sve. at 00 cia. octh per full pint bottle. iA wen & HUTCHINSO! 317 Ninth street n.w.. Give special attention to REMODELING axp MODERNIZING DEFEO- a TIVE PLUMBING residences. manufacture BLATE BM els and sal TEUHNAGES RANGES, GRATES, FIRE-PLACE STOVES, English TILE Snd BRASS GOODS. Dr. Colboun’s Porous Evap- orator is the only good thins in that iiue, aud we own the patents for manufacturini ( ee TOOTH BRUSHES. EAIR BRU! W. S. THOMPSON'S, 3 Fifteenth st. jan28-w,f,m,3m N= ZO CARRY THEM OVER. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES OF WINTER CLOTHING FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS. OVERCOATS. Overcoats now $20, formerly 825. Overcoats now 15, formerly 20. Overcoats now 10, formerly 15. Overcosts now 8, formerly 12. Overcoats now 6, formerly 8. SUITS. Suits that were 825, now $20. Suits that were 20, now 16. Suits that were 15, now 12. Suits that were 13, now 10. Buits that were 10,now 8. Suits that were 8 now 6. COATS AND VESTS, DRESS AND BUSINESS | PANTS, YOUTH: ND BOYS’ CLOTHING, AT PROPORTIONATE REDUCED PRICES. A. STRAUS, 1011 Pennsylvania avenue, Between 10th and Ith sts. janis DR, F. A. VON MOSCHZISKER, THE WELL-KNOWN EUROPEAN PHYSICIA AND SPECIALIST, LATE OF PHILA- DELPHIA, WHO HAS RECENTLY ESTABLISHED HIMSELF IN WASHINGTON, AT 619 19th st. n.w. Bpecial attention is aly n to the practice of the 2 EAR, THROAT, LUNG, CHEST DIS + EASES, CATARRH, ASTHMA, and the ‘ORATION OF y fidence of the community resin the above maladies, no fur- needed us to his skill. ‘New references besides those already published, all persons of the hichest standin be ua ed at his rooms, where the names of over fifty (50) of tue best citizens of Washington, already treated by Lita, ean be examined. At his offices can also be examined letters (from eof the most widely known citizens of the 1 States) of acknowled«ment of professional t received, amon the communications from ich men as Senator D. W. VoorHegs, Governor Horatio Seymovg, Hon. J.C. New, ‘Hon. Ros- Writ Han, How, ELLI i. Rouears, Hon. Jou Amsor, “and hundreds of others equally” weil own The Vollowing w homie d the undersigned citizens of Eniladelphie, fare are in certifying that Dr. F. A. VON H- KER has been a resident of our city for some years, durin: which istinguished page 288 rack f tho Bs He has i targa te pas Ee oe for Itself:—To nt benbpremme gat ci : Evening Tolewrs BORE rewiag Bane. OFFICE HOURS: FEOM 9 A. M. TOL Px Pa meme rg DRY WINE IN THE | membei | Simmons f | ment of drawing at the U. | shall be commissioned in the navy as professor THE EVENING STAR. Washington News and Gossip. GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-Day.—Internal rev- enue, $600,145.94; customs, $983,314.65, ‘The SENATE Exopus Commirrer on Saturday examined Leonard G. A. Hackney, prosecuting atiorney of the districtin which is Shelbyville Ind., and mue! A. Perry, a mulatto, bu nothing of interest was eile‘ted. ARREST OF A MOONSHINER.—A telegram from Deputy Collector S. M. Nealon, at Atlanta, to- day informs Commissionor Raum that Deputy Collector Batton seized yesterday morning in Gwinnett county, two horses, two wagons, one hundred gallons illicit whisky, and arrested one man. Army ORDERS.—Assistant Surgeon M. K. Tay- lor, United States army, will repair to this city for the purpose of settling his accounts with the Treasury, and will then rejoin his proper station. The order_ for a court-martial to meet at David’s Island, New York harbor, to-day is revoked. Wuitz Hovst CaLLers.—Senators Saunders, Paddock, Morrill, Burnside and Anthony, and Representatives Valentine, Cong Wills, Neal, Frye and Keifer, called on the President to-da Nominations.—The President sent the follow- ing nominations to the Senate this afternoon:— Edward E. White, of Virginia, to be United States consti at Ponce, Porto Rico. Philip Q. Stoner, to. be postmaster at Ashland, Onio. Charles E. Dailey. of Virginia, to be ree: publte moneys at Florence, Arizona. Assistant Paymaster Mah Frazer, U. to be passed ssistant paymaster. ER Pi ETOID s 2 Smithsonian In- stitution has received from M. Foerster, of Ber- lin, the announcement of the discovery by M. h of Febauary, 1550, ot Palisa, at Pola, on the tw : ni lination, gvith a daly 1otion o north. ent from © orthern Paelfic rail pending bill, e sion of the that company’s charter for road. ‘The Dill was not in ad ides to ated | completion < ced on to-da New Ret will not receiv of the Interi 12 o'clock, ex Nicers of the gover Interior depay ment, ment. THE WA been sof ON Sr wons. nator Gordon has effort to defeat upervisor in Georgia, as to nduce the census committee toagree upon an adverse report. All the democrats on the com- mittee agree swith Senator Gordon that Simmons fit for the position, and will so report at the first executive sesston. While the republl- cans on the coramittee dtd not agree in the re- port, they Will not antagonize it with a minority very lively be nsi R 's Case.—It is under- | stood that “the Tlouse committee on foreign af- fairs willat their meeting to-morrow conclude the investigation of Representative Acklen’s alleged improper submission of a report to the ise, and as a question of privilege will imme- | diately report their findings to the House. DEATH OF GENERAL SYKES.—Adjutant General Townsend te-day received a telegram announe- ing the death of Colonel George 20th Infantry, at Brownsville, Texas. te tat ue Milttx eH t conduct 1et ab Gi whed the rank of brevet majo eers durtag the wa He w general in the Sa native of Mai brevetted ma nor March ‘Tae Fiz Jons Porter Bis.—Itis the inten uon of the House committee on miliiary affairs to bring up the bill restoring Fitz John Porter tothe army this week. The consideration of this bill promises to provoke a protracted and acrimonious sectional debate. General Gar- tield will sound the key note. Hoe is preparing an elaborate speech on the ‘subject, and will take the ground that the movement in Porter's interest 18 an insidious attempt of the confed: erate brigadiers in Congress to. reverse the a Uon of Union generals, more competent to pi upon the case (han tle confederates ever can be. Others also are preparing speeches of like tenor. A FRIEND OF MINISTER HENRY W. ILILL1ARD at Brazil has received a letter trom him stating Uhat he will return to his home in Georgia dur- ing the comin; immer. No mention of why he returns is made, {t has been stated that Mr. Hilliard would be withdrawn. This statement was at the time that it was made ascertained at the State department to be incorrect. Mr. Hil- Nard will therefore be home on leave of ab- sence, He ey find after he returns to Georgia that it will inconvenient for him to go back to Brazil or the short time remaining to the present administration. It is known, however, that Mr. Iilliard, 1s exceedingly Avell-sat! with his position ‘and that he 18 not likely to sign. TuE Hovsk ComMitrEE ON Navat. AFFalns agreed to-day to make a favorable report to the House upon Representative O’Neil’s bill, which provides that the head of the department of modern languages and the head of the depart- naval academy, of modern. eainaaees and professor of drawing respectively at sald academy under the same provisions as to pay and retirement as profes- sors at the U.S. military academy. ‘The com- | mittee also adopted the adverse reports of sub- | committees on the claims of Joseph Sawyer and John B. Slack, and agree? to report to the House without prejudice. the facts In the al- | leged claim of Andrew Jone Tne DavenvorT INVESTIGATION.— Senator Wallace expresses himself well satisfied with the developments of his sub-committee in the ‘tion of John I. Davenport in New York Kk. ‘The two days were devoted to ex- amining voters who were arrested by Daven- port’s Orders for offering to vote at the last Congressional election upon naturalization issued in 186s. Over 36 of these men r mined. Senator Wallace says it was shown by the original naturalization papers that they were legal; that many of them were issned to Union soldiers, and these men voted upon them from 156s to 1578 without molesta- tion; that in Isis whe the voter offered to vote he was arr taken to republican headquart S$ a republican he was released, but if a de mocrat he could only pro- cure his freedom by pledging that he would not vote, Many ot the arrested parties testified that they were confined tn an iron cage without food or water, but were finally released When toolate to vote, and no subsequent move to prosecute them was ever made. An attorney Uestilied that he followed his cllent, who was arrested, and when he demanded the warrant upon which the man had been taken, it was not signed; that many of these blank warrants were at Davenport's office ready for use. There were 20,000 Of these naturalization papers issued in i565, and Senator Wallace thinks 10,000 or 15,000 voters Were deterred from voting through fear of arrest by Davenport. The sub-committee have not completed the Investigation yet. They will return to New York soon and intend to In- quire into the character of the deputy marshals who were appointed by Davenpor Prrsonat.—Bartley Campbell, the dramatist, is at Willard’s. —Ex-Senator George W. Jones, of Iowa, is being put forward as a democratic candidate for — in Dubuque.— Chicago papers announce that ex~ tative Bren- tano will soon leave that city and take aha Ts permanent residence in Wi tor Plumb and H. B. James, of the Treasury De- artment, were pe vester jay.—Gen. Schenck has so far recovered from nis late severe attack as to be able to aoe out. | obtaining additional information a Whe —— National Conven- tion. i SHOULD IT BE HELD IN WASHINGTON?—VIEWS OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC COM- MITTEE. There are several members of the national democratic committee in Congress, and a Stax reporter to-day made some inquiries of them in regard to holding the democratic convention in Washington. Senator Ransom, of N. C., thinks Washington would be a “glorious piace to hold the convention. Senator Jonas, mem- | ber of the committee from Louisiana. favors St. Louis and is not inclined to regard Washington | as a suitable place. Senator Call, of Florida, has no preference, but it Is plain that he is not averse to Washington. Senator Farley, who will be a proxy for the member from Califor- nia, fhitks 1t would. not do to hold the conven- tion in Washington as Congress will, no doubt, be in cegton ‘at the same time, He 13 not com- mitted to any locality, however. John G. Ce ae) of Ohio, 1s for Cincinnati first and Washington is his second choice. Representa- tive Forney, member of the committee from Alabama, Says be favors Washington above all other places, and his second chotce is Baltimore. Aiter these places he is not particular. Mr. Ross, of New York, ts also favorably disposed towards Washington, but his first choles 1s. per- haps, St. Louis. However, he appreciates all the advantages of Washington an bs quite likely vote to IGcate the convention h Ropresen- tative Whiteaker, of Oregon, { ao favorably inclined towards Washington. Mr. Bliss, of New York, offered resolution in the House to-day giving ‘the use of the new National Museum Jn the Smithsonian grounds, Washington, to the national democratic conven: tion. ‘The District in Congress. ‘The following explains of Repres femenz ‘The joint resi nto the House committee for the District of mbia, extending the provisions, of the tirst section of the ‘th, 1579, has been referred to me a sub-committee, am instructed by the general committee to Say that before recommending a tion to Congress on the subject of the collection of taxes in the District, they are desirous of rations sone enforcement of existi “jue st To the Comtnissione 1, Has apy attempt been made since June 1879, tosell the property on which taxes we then in “ars; and if so, with what result? What number of persons filed individua bie complaints with the Commi: e 60 days provided for in the act is), that their assessments were erroneous and excessive, and Ww! Z is i u subsequent” ‘to’ Gctoner 1, pa been accepted of tax Ii Hifteates: and yeneral taxes, remitting all penalties and nterest, or ‘accepting a lower rate ot interest’ than provided by law, and if so, by nae authority were these ab: hat number of spectal as SsMentS |W revised between June 27, 1579, and January 1, 10, Inaccordance with the provisions of thé act oF June 27, 1879, and what the total account of such revised assessments and the amount of back certificates issued i the revision? number of wipaid evised between June i 1s80, in accordance with the prov of June 19, 187s, and what was the of such revised assessments and the amount of drawback certificates issued in the revision? 6. What was the amount of assessments made by the territorial governor mentioned in your recent report to Congress which the attorney for the District advised you should be inci in ute oe rovided for by the act of and what amount of drawback jane ‘been issued in the revisi amow of jen certith rried between June th, 1579, and +1880, aud also what or other tax certificates ren lume, and the r s. We would also like amount of special tax (includ ssments, whe ther certificate F through the 0 maining unpaid on the 27t ary, Iss, and also. an esti of the 3 general and all other taxes H ame date. SENATE DISTRICT COMMITTE Atthe meeting of the Senate Dist to-day the time was consumed cussing the bill appropriating money tor the construction of a free bridge across the Poto- w No conclusion was reached, but no doubt orable report upon the bill will be agreed upon atthe next meeting. The question of water s ees for the District is in abeyance, and there is but Hitle prospect of any favorable feport. at this jon. The desire of the ma- jority in Congress to keep down appropriations Will very probably prevent any appropriation for water supply. A CALL FOR INFORMATION. A resolution was adopted by the Senate to- day calling upon the District Commisstoners for information in detail as to the amount of taxes paid to the District by street railroads. © STREET MARKET, A delegation of citizens of Washington, con- sisting of Samuel Norment, J. B. Wilson, W. W. Burdette, Christian Ruppert, Geo. Donald- one Charles Brown, S. R. Bond, W. P. Cola, W. ‘Thyson, James R. Stone and Frederick Kah- lert, was before the House committee on the District ‘ot Columbia this morning in favor of the building of a public market on the Cor- coran square on O street. Mr. Sanford, the chalr- man of the sub-committee on markets, made a favorabic report. Mr. Merrick protested against the passa ot ithe bill, and sald that Mr. Cor- coran had ‘he O’ street square before the K gerece Bankee was buble yet, neverth s, the latter market was erected. ‘It was develo from data furnished by the District Commiss jon- ers, that 1t cost the D! 000 to support, public markets—that is the expenses exceed the receipts to that aggregate. Action on the bill was deferred until Wednesday next. Mean- While a communication will be addressed to Mr. W. W. Corcoran, asking for his suggestions as to the propriety of building the O street market. + PROTEST, A delegation of property holders from South Washington filed a protest with the committee against the passage of what 1s known as the Springer bill creating a union railroad company, MAJOR RENO having learned of the appro of the sentence of the court-martial dismissing him from the service, has telegraphed. to the President to be allowed toresign. The Pres!- dent has this request under consideration, and the orders of the War d ‘tment in Reno’s case are delayed for the decision, As there was a partial recommendation for mercy accom- pabying the sentence of the court, the friends of Major Reno think that the request will be favorably considered. TRE AMERIC. RESSIONAL ‘TEMPERANCE Socrery (organized In 1583) held a meeting this morning, and elected Secretary of the Navy ‘Thompson president, iu place of ex-t Secretary McCrary, resigned, ‘THE SENATE CENSUS COMMITTEE, held a meet- ing this morning, but took no further action in regard to any of the nominations for census su- pervisors. The Simmons (Georgia) case was not brought before the committee for considera- Uon during to-day’s meeting. Goy. Wa. DENnisos, Of Ohio, arrived in the city yesterday morning, from New York, where he has been on business for the last few weeks. at Wormley’s, and will leave for Vednesday, taking with him his bot ead who have been visiting friends in thiscity. He Kongers at the office of the District Commissione , for a few minutes, and had quite a a reception from the employes and clerks there. Naval ORDERS.—Captain J. H. Gillis to hold himself in readiness to command the Lacka- wanna. Master Albert wet to the ner Hntp ia shire, relie W. A. Marshall, who is ordered to the Vandalia. Chaplain Donald ste: Chaplain i: ¢. nfttinger who is placed on wal fe Wi on wait- ing orders. ter H. 1. Philbrick to the naval station, New Conn., relieving carpenter A. O, on waiting Society Notes. Saturday afternoon was very gay. Mrs. D. C. Forney’s pleasant parlors witnessed what was almost a repetition of the scene therein on | Wednesday evening at her daughter's wedding reception. Mr. Comstock and his bride and their | attendants, the ladies wearing the same dresses | as on We ‘ednesday, were all assembled in the front parlor, the bridal couple standing imme- diately beneath the floral bower with the white dove, which was the most. conspicuous decora- tion at their wedding. The pariors and the ea- closed plazza where refreshments were served were oy arranged as on Wednesday evening, and a namber of the guests at the weddin; called to pay their respects to Mrs. Comstoc! and her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Comstock will attend Mrs. Porter's enterlainment to-day and then will go to Providence, The last public evening reception which the P lent will hold for the preseat attracted to ine White House on Saturday evening the larg- est crowd seen there for several years. Rarely, if ever, has a greater number of people been at a he sane time within the walls of the Executive jansion. Although the doors were not open until eight p. m., there was a large concourse outside the house by halt- -past seven o'clock. It being Saturday evening,many who are occupied throughout the week at that hour were able to attend. Unfortunately there seems to exist a misapprehension in the minds of many that What Is due to a host and hostess in a private house is, for some inexplicable reason, not bind- ing upon any one when attending a reception given by the President of the United States and his wife. Bonnets, cloaks and shawls, which were not passably ‘ican, were Kept on by thetr wearers even after they entered the Blue Parior, although the cloak rooms were admirably tnat aged. While many of the officials and their famlles attended, the crowd was mainly cou posed of those who seemed to consider It their right to push and struggle ri e¢ amis into the very presence of the receiving party, and not a few of these energetic people did not appear to have considered jt worth their while to make themselves or their children tidy for the oce: sion, some apparently coming direct trom their day’s work without smoothing their hair or washing Mr. Webib I to lis fath visitors to Mrs. Hf President and his wite in the Blue pat room was, . Who introduced tu dies and oe mena nm Who ng party. The ladies w In handsome toilets cuitable to the Mrs. Hayes, to whom white is especially be- Za rich white sik with embre son the side E was present with his eid ostume of Schurz, who was With ry of the Interior, and her siste with fr wore sage green 1 white striped brocade and old gold satin, Senator Saunders aceon. anied lis wife, who was tastefully dressed. Miss Phebe Cousins Was very becom- ingly attired in blue silk trimmed y vel Mr, Bowen, of the New Yor cut, Was with his wite and d: exquisitely dressed, Mrs. Hewered satin mingled wi and trimmed with fine wil Miss Bowe wore a pink flowered gauze over the same shat Ik. Miss Bartlett,who was with her tath y Of the Chinese legation, wore white ik with waist and draperies of . Both Mr. and Mrs. Yung Wing: he wearing a tasteful tollet. “Seer Attorney General Devens.the Post- a ter wel al preseut, as Well as many others who con- irtbute to the pleasure of such occasions. ‘The marine band played during the hours of the reception, trom s to 10 p.m. Panctuatly the latter hour the President and Mrs. Hay who seemed completely exhausted by the fae tigue natural after shaking hands for two he with so. large a crowd, lett their places, walked arlors ahd went up stairs. however, was quite full until 11 0" as it was impossible Within dn hour. ‘The people formed in’ Ite veral atl) rungh the house and port hearly to the entran d tar more de n wore lavender ender brocade hous or later, ast ali the way and the line ¢: ente riaine da spacious and ospits into whic Lave lately moved, and the ¢ ning Was unanimously pronounc sent to be one of the most Ughtful of the ) made the presentations tor all to leave e atone time Home on C apitol Hill, & a to the FORTY-SIATH CONGRESS. Mowpay, February 9. SENATE.—The Vice President laid before the Senate resolutions of the Louisiana legislature, declaring that William Pitt Kellogg was not legally elected a Senator from that state and that, Henry M. Spofford was legally so elected, protesting against a Fotis done the peo- ple of Louisiana by the recognition of Kellogg as a Senator and yenuesting that Spoftort admitted to the seat now occupied by Rellcey Printed and referred to the committee on priv leges and elections, Hie also laid betere the Senate a communtea- tion from the Secretary of the Treasury, trans- mitting, in accordance with a Senate resolution, his reasons for issuing the order for the ae holding trom publication statistics reverts imports and exports upon the request of the In- terested merehants. Mr. Hamlin presented petition of the Bangor Board of Trade for 2 pros of the Reagan inter- state commerce bil Mr. Kernan presented petition of citizens of New York for passage of the Reagan bill. ‘The Vice President presented a petition of cit- zens of Ohio for relief from railroad monopolies. ‘Mr. Kernan presented resolutions of the Buf- falocommon council, asking that February 12, the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, be made a legal holiday. Mr. Groome presented réSolutions of the Bal- thnore Board of Trade, favoring the withdrawal ot the legal tender power of United States notes. Mr. Cockrell presented a memorial of 3,000 citizens of Missouri, asking amendment of the patent laws so as to protect Innocent infringers of patents. Mr. Thurman, from the committee on the judiciary, reported adversely the bill to provide for an additional elreult judge for the sth judi- istrict. _Indefinitely postponed. Iso, from the same committe, adversely the joint resolution authorizing ‘the Pres to veto pa f appropriation bills. Place the calendar. Mr. Edmunds announced that he did not ag) to the report, and thought some provision of the kind penta be made. from the committee on military hted a minority report. on ve Dill relief of Fitz John Porter. Laid on the tor table. y. Wallace introduced a bill to define the rtain officials of the United bill to prohibit arrest ef election ern election day. Referred. The bill to revive and continue the court of commissioners of Alabama claims was taken up, 3 (IL) ed to speak npon I 5 of omice of et United states Tre: principles of marine “i law under- Writers who have indemni! sof vessels foi some entitled to all proceeds atter- wards recovered, whether from the sea, captu from’ the justice of foretg fiom the property on Which the insurance was paid. He supported the bill on this ground, hu.king an elaborate legal argument. HOUSE. —Under the call of states the follow- g bills were introduced and referred:—By Mr. —To establish a board of commissioners of ate commerce. By Mr. Ketcham—To to land P ented by the United y Mr. Hutebins—Providing that the Of chief supervisors Of election > £WO Years; also, prohibiting the arrest tion Officers on’ election day. By M Authorizing the Secretary of the to issue new bonds to holders of bonds become redeemable In 1531: also, for udditional coupons to the holders of redeemable U. 8, bonds. By Mr. Ward—Author- avy to designate a uty. contributions to Treland a Mr. Vance—Amending the statutes concerning the defacement ot U. S. By Mr. Kitchen—To remove the duty on By Mr. Speer—To prevent zen- legislation on appropftation bi is {It pro- vides that after, the passage of this act there | shall be no clause in any appropt ation bill wing existing law ex rovisions re- ount of Gucbuibres already jaw. g—Creating ade} partment: of man- 5, Mechanies and mines viding for dence In cases of "tisputed -writing. Mr. Finley—Resolutions of legislature duteing the vided tor b; est) —To regulate the ts for divorce in the District Singieton—To reduce the ot Tulle pititing and binding. By is—Granting a bronze statue of Gen, Monsan to the Cowpens celebration at c. By Mr, doctrines to ASDUTE, Hammond—For Mrs. Lande of her most i captiv: | or the fa. by Mr. Hun- Cam ad mend ¢ he support of the 2 ained the compar "1 governm ent of the District of Columbia. Als rendered. In the al “nt Gartield | Tor, the reclamation of the marshe the duties of his o harged by Vi 2 patter of Washington and Georgetow: President Hoffman. Boe iy 3 Mr. Kelter—For Commission of jingu M J i my a e | nite t he causes and for the prevention of conta- irs. Joun sees is in mre Be | ey rer reap TS commissioners to have $4,000 a year; one of T sh, is who a from’ his "plantations the + ar be. lore the war the largest amount of cotton ever raised by one planter, namely 8,542 dinner silver service was valued at $3! RETURN OF THE RANGE! ‘he Ranger, from Honolulu. board. The R: sion, and repaire Bankkurtcy.—The sub-committee of resentatives Ryan, Hammond and McKinle; gavea v hearing this morning to delegations rep- resenting commercial interests in Ne! ork and Boston in advocacy of the passage of some national measure affecting bankruptey which would be exempt from the objectionable fea- Lures of the old law. Dr. Mary WaALKeR’s CLaru.—The Senate committee on pensions to-day reported ad- versely the petition of Dr. Mary Walker for a pension. Report agreed to. A BILL was introduced in the Honse to-day to pay Rebecca D. Dougherty $243 for services ren- dered as janitress at the White House in 1si4, SPEAKER CowGI1t, 6f the Ohio legislature, v accorded the lesb Sp of the floor of the House of Representatives to-day. EX-CONORESSMAN TBLACE, Of Indiana, was on the floor of the House to-day, A List oF SPECIAL AGENTS of customs, in- spectors of customs and revenue agents ap- pointed since August 1st last has been prepared at the Treasury department. Four inspectors of customs were appointed for temporary duty in New York unger the direction of the commis- sioner of customs, in the examination of cus- toms accounts. and four to fill vacancies. There has been no increase in the number of these inspectors, but, on the contrary, a less number are employed than at any time previous to August ist last. There have been six appoint- ments as revenue agents, all to fill vacancies, and two appointments as special agents of cus: toms, both to fill vacancies. This would see to disprove entirely the charge that Secretar Sherman has been appointing these officers by the wholesale to work up his “boom.” To-Nienr.—The committee on serenade to Senator Blaine waited on that gentleman to-day offering to tender a serenade to-night, but the Senator expressed his wish that it bé postponed tor the present ume. ViGILANT CoMMITTEE.—Fifteen or twenty men, mounted on horseback were at Round Hill, yes- terday, in search of six men, white and colored, who bad been Ceendits e. depredations in that neighborhood, breaking into barns, granaries, hen houses, &. oer Gazette, Th. VIRG Virginia legislature have agreed cus to pag tne as cent interest on $19,600, oon. anda 11 to that effect will be reported to-day, S27 After all, says an enchange, the new year (reat 3 jiciously. al bow race has almost subsided, and the Rev. ‘A telegram from San Francisco announces the arrival there of All are well on Ranger wilt be put out of commis- the House judiciary committee, consisting of Rep- A STATE DEBT.—The read: wes of ae them to be a velerinary surgeon, ohe a practical stock ral and one ‘a business man familiar with live stock.) By Mr. Blackburn—For publ building in F ankfort. By Mr. Knott—Provi ing a law clerk or stenographer, at $2,000 salary, for each of the nine judges of the Supremé Court. By Mr, Whitthorae—For the trial and dismissal from the navy of officers who fail of promotion on account of misconduct or im- moral character. By Mr. Thompson (Ky.)—To appropriate certain unclaimed bounty mo- ney for the education of colored youth. By Mr. S aren oe to postal cards with flexible laps. By Mr. Barber—To promote colonization of the public domain. By Mr. Buck- ner—To reduce the duty on printing and other paper. Also, for refunding part of the six per cents of 1881. By Mr. Clargy—To give the St. Louis arsenal grounds to the city as a place of public resort. By Mr. Phillips—Conferring on the Court of Claims jurisdiction over claims how prosecuted before the quartermaster gene- h ral, the commissary general, and the third audl- ior. Also, for public building at Jefferson City, Mo. By Mr. Sapp—To transfer to the states the tile to all islands, beds of unnavigable lakes, bayous, &c., which were “meandersd” at the time of the public land surveys. By Mr. Deus- ter—For uniform rule and cert ate of natural- ization. By Mr. Page—Authorizing the state of California to select Iands in place of sections 16 and 36, returned as mineral lands. lef of settlers on the public lands. r. Ells (at request)—To regulate the method of purchas- g tol tor the use of the army. By Mr. n—Allowing the use of the Baton Rouge arsenal grounds to the Louisiana University. By Mr. White .(Pa.)—For the stamping of un- stamped documents and papers. Also, to re. duce and organize the army. Sy Mr. Ryan—To graduate the price and dispose of the remainder of the Osage lands in Kansas, ees FEMALE BANDITS IN THE STREETS OF NEW YORK. Added to the already great dangers of our Streets there is a novelty in the line of highway robbery. Women have taken to the tootpad business. Yesterday morning in the small hours, # oung Italian named Salvatore Co: yeglio was Walking through Thompson street, hes was suddenly attacked from behind by four women, who seized him by the throat and arms and dragged him into the hallway of No. 56 ‘Thompson street. A policeman heard the young man’s despairing cry, and went to the rescue, In the hallway he found him en in a desperate fight with the wenches, who were rapidly geting the best of the battle. ‘The female Lalit ‘adoes were all arrested, and yesterday morning, in the Jefferson Market po- lice court, gave thelr names as Minnie Peterson, Sarah Smith, Mary E. Davis, and Sarah Rollins. "the first two named were accused of stealing $i4 from the young man, and were held in de- fault of $1,000 bail to await, the action of the grand jury. Mary Davis and Sarah Rollins Were each sent to the workhouse for six months, NY, Truth Bey ‘THE BITTER ConTEst between ex-Police Com missioner Nicholls and Mayor Cooper, of New York, which has been going on since the oust- rae of the commissioner trom the police depart- ent, resulted Saturday in a complete victory for Nicholls, the decision of Judge Lawrenc> yeinstating him in office. A REPURLICAN pois aT ALBANY, and a The talk of ig rey oe close friend of Senator Conkling, asserts that Gen. Grant will attend the C! —— m- Mr. Cowley is in jail. ee-The devil in white.” &2-The shorn lamb is distempered by the wind. §2~A lady tags Delnting we iced of three bales of this season. §@-Some of the dearest snore cm cali Cela ae nee aoe ‘An exchange a chan Ms pan a bated’ fmrehiaghecwrtin-d eee ey aout as much effect on en eae | French papers call the snow “the convention in mn, and after plimenta: Wole withdraw trom the and ask all his friends to join in the support of ey ie. ‘hen bepn’ draguad in, Boston Comiion Oller Jewel Ana $164 In mowers beatae Siren ans entero ce ak Bank at Knox- = Per fare ee | saving station on Eator By Mr. Hill— | Telegrams to The Star. A YACHT AND BRIG WRECKED. | es > Both Crews Lost. THE ENGLISH BOAT RACE. Boyd Beats Elliott. ——— THREE MEN LYNCHED, THEATER ROYAL IN DUBLIN BURNED. aL ee YACHT AND A BRIG WRECKED. Lost With All On Board. w YORE, Feb. 9.—A Greenport, 1. I. ays:—The yacht Coming, of the Atlantic Yacht club, which was supposed to have foundered In the Sound in the gale of Monday night, ts re- ported. ‘to be moored off Peconie inlet, on the north shore of Long Island. Ben Casé, 3 dent of Southold, saw the shore and brought it in beliind his smac captain's wateh was found on the floor of cabin. Ithad stopped at 20 minutes past one ‘The preparations for a: mea] were on the cabin table. The Coming and the ‘brig that afterward stranded on Eatu being towed to this city, by the tg Do the Captain of which says that the hawsers parted in the night, and, although he made a search for the yacl ‘ht, he did not meet with it. All on board the brig and yacht are _belleve verished. ‘The three per crew of the Coming s Ma: | Sulsua Germaine: wits tes¢ widow ana two | chil inn Germazne. his broth widow and two ehildien; and W. H. who Jeaves a widow and’seven children ti London, Conn. The owner of the yac Steplieti Peabody, intended to have s yacht on the night of the disaster, bu torm, he traveled by steamboat. received In Greentoot_ on Saturday tha Were five persons, fincluding the wife on board the brig, overed on Tuesday last when three p were seen clinging tothe wreck, one of w! was a woman. A number of the villagers to the beach but fo The it Impossible then drove to Neck The Ul iF DOAE witlcl. Was dr the crew of the disaster ttached a team to th across the mainland nearly: three miles point about two miles trom the wreck. boat Was launched anda crew of six m no human being W ing been swept imo the sea and lost. Since sound shore for the bedies, but none hi been found. ‘The brig Is now being stripped and will be taken into Northport for repairs. LYNCH LAW IN NEW MEXICO. @ne Prisoner bya oben ‘Two Shot lob. ‘om Henvy, who were iiaplic ste in the shooting of City Marshal Carson ata two weeks so, were dragéed from thelr c morning at about five heavily armed inon, whe battered down tite door, and forced the JaUer to give up the key: Ropés were thrown around thei with hangmen’s knots. ‘The men were | windmill pump, on the Plaza, the center ot the | business portion of old Los "Veuns, and ropes were thrown over the beams of the windmill. While West was being hauled up the fmapati: at Dorsey and Henry re riddled with bull ravers. West ¢ a Tew seconds, v was no time fo aL '¥ up Jim, fered the di until after 7 : The sun revealed a nearly naked man ceria twenty feet in the ai nd two others lying beneath him, weltering in their own blood, thet ir shackles, still’ upon then. Officers took the bodies to the court-house for the coroner, Iriend claimed them. The town Is as qu most, as though nothing had happened. xty Houses Burned, Feb. 9.—A dispateh from Paris to the ixty houses have been burnt down at Ayer, near Poix. in the de partment of Ariege, and that the sufferers by the fire are in great distress, ‘Trial of an Italian Fron-clad. A dispatch to the Times from Rome says an official trial of the Italian doubie-turreted’ iron- clad Duilio, fully armed and carry: ing a complete | cargo of ammunition and coal; has been meas at Spezia. The trial was thoroughly successful. Russia and England. The Vienna correspondent ¢ says he is informed that Prince Lobanoff, Rus- sian ambassador at London, has received fresh orders from his government to hint in his dis- cussion with the English cabinet on Asiatic ‘airs that Russia considers Herat as lying be- yond England’s sphere, and that she eouid not therefore suffer Herat to be exclusively subordi- nated to British influence. The English gre Race—Boyd Beats tt. 9—The match Feb. race between the sct . Elliott, of Blyth, and Robt. W. Boyd, of Middlesborough, for £260 a side, came off here to-day over the ‘Tyne championship course, and was won easily by the latter, four lengths ahead of Elliott. The betting before the race was 5 to 4 on Boyd. ‘Ehe Reyal nenter in Dublin on on Tn ~The Theater Royal ng, and it 1S feared that it will be com- pletely destroyed. mpletely Destroyed. Fel ) p. 1n.—Fhe Theater Royal is commaletelent tie royed. The fire is still br ing, and several adjoining houses are threatened with destruction. A police inspector aad one Workman were injur A More Hopeful Feeling Ireland. Lonpon, Feb. 9.—A dispatch to the Times from Dublin says: The past week added but little to the evidence of extreme distress, while ithas largely augmented the resources of the relief committees and provisions of the govern- ment for meeting the crisis. The beneficial ef- tect of the grants of the relief committees is to be seen in the quieter tone of the press and the cessation of the cry of alarm heard a month or two ago. There are still deplorable accounts from some districts, but there is generally a more hopeful spirit among the people. During the no week the number of new applications reached 200and the amount applied for use rane 10 which, added to the previous amount makes an aggregate of £376,000 since the 200 of November Wall Street To-Day. —The Post in its financial says: The week opens at the Exchange on quiet markets. U.S. bonds re continue very strong and the market for them is exceptionally active; the 4 per cents have ad- van to 1053/a7;, the highest price yet made; the 4s are}, higher, while the bonds which the Treasury will buy on Wednesday are un- changed. The rise in the fours 1s due to the execution of an order for $5,000,000, which has been tilled to the extent of Bs 000, 000; and to the news from Washington, that ‘the House will au- thorize refunding Only’ fnto a 33 or 3.65 bonds, ‘The rise in the fours must be a surprise to those eminent bankers who freely — rag baby the syndicate were marke 104 that within six months the bonds Ww would be be 95. Railroad are quiet having Se ee eee Fie le second consols are up ‘up to 91% ane informed | then a careful watch has been kept, along the | ot Standard | NEW YORK NOTES, College RB: — is Cut with @ New YorK, Feb, 9.—The boat-house of Columbia Co! boat club was entered a week, and three single-oar, two four-oar, and one single-oar racing shells were so badly cut. with a chisel that they will be useless in future contests. The only motive assigned to the per- conse a cahet is malice. on the Hudson. che reo ences \d snap has been the means of brit ng fede top ry of an ice famine along the Hudson. Ice has formed very rapidly within the ES four or five days, esprctally in he upper and men are working day and night above Poughkeepsie, housing the crop. Tr the present weather continues a week longer a fair crop will be housed. Longshoremen’s Strike. New York, Feb. 9.—A strike occurrred this morning among the longshoremen employed by the several steamship lines on the East river, and the aid of the police was asked to prevent any disturbance that might take place. The strikers numbered about 50 and hung around the docks on which they were employed. ‘The steamship companies on the North river have | not reduced their rates, although there has been some Ittle talk about doing so. Rev. Mr. Cowley on Trial. Rev. Edmond Cowley, late superintendent or | the Shepherd's fold, Was placed on trial to-day { in the court of enéral sessions, on one of the twenty-five indictments found against him aS the grand jury for starving, tll-treating, and abusing chitdven placed under his care tn’ that institutlon. ‘The prisoner was accompanied to the court by his wife. 'The greater part. of the | forenaon Wasdaken up in Souring a jury for | the trial of the case. Fire. Wurrenars, N. “Y., Feb. 9.—The large steam awmill at Fort Edward, formerly owned by J. la. saiiaed) arid. son and now the propert] Underwood, was totally destro; veal By fire ae 1 o'clock thismorning. Loss about. $30,000 Insurance, $15,000. It i$ ascribed to an incen dal News from Bermuda, Hanarax, . Feb, 9.—The troop ship Hin- 1 arrived at’ Bermuda on the 4th instant the 9th regiment, from the Cape of Good Hope, and would Sail on the #th Instant for GID- valta With the 46th regiment. H. M.S. Atlanta, Training siup, arrived olf Bermuda, on the ath ult., from the West Indies. Two cases of yellow fever had occurred on. board, one of which was fatal. vessel sailed for England on the 1st instant. ‘The steamer Bermuda, tr York, arvived at Bermnda on Monday event bin passenger of Philadelphia, ene y on the morning before her ar? |. He was going to Bermuda tn connection | \with ine ttalian banque Carolina L- ae Markets. incinia sixes, deferred, second series, 30; do. new ten-forties, 3555; d E,_ Fob. 9 “Cotton firm —middiing. Flour stsady and street B 8 gust due couys do : do. 3. do. do, extra,” 5 ho brands, 7 } Maren, 63% 2; steamer, | 5 Oats dull— Western white, 4veds: do. mixed, mney iVan ia, 47% Kyo quiet and firm, cady prime to choice Pennsylvania 17.0018. Provisions "steady Bulk GN + April, 524, 0al3.75.. 3 meats clear rib sides acon estern ‘packed, tru, ae Petroleuat—erud i fined ca Doffee quiet— ip carves a active—A_ soft, ie { Anita. toeat an: Gite to Livarboo! ber atonmnes 2 | quiet—cotton, 3-1 jour, 1s.6d.; grain, 4d. | Receints—fodr, 1,16)" barrels: wheat, 10,700 | bushels: corn, '17,400 bushels, oate, 1,600 bushels rye, 700 biishel pate rac 36,300 Mmushele: corn, 24,200, bushels wheat, 685,450 bnshels: co1 300 bushels. EW YOER, Feb. .—Stacks strony. Money, 6a Exchange, tong, 4524; short, 4843s. Governe ments nominal. 9.—Flour 1 firm and quiet. ) p. m.—Consols, 98 1-16 for the account. bond Atlantic and Great Western firs! certificates, Erie, 4933; do. second consols, | LONDO! 2:30 p. m.—Atluntic and Great Western first mortzasxe trustees’ certiticates, 7234; | Allantic and Great Western seconds, Erie, LLONDON, Fev Wheat quiet. H | “LONDON, Feb. 9, 1 | for money and 93: new fives, 1053 mortiave trust U8. bonds, 4 sar ce iL Erk | at { Westar escond. tiortyace tru | tees’ ¢ By. 4:19 p.m. Console, 97 15-16 for both. ntic aud Great Western nd morteaxe trustees’ cel Snot py a Be years old, was Shot abov ladelphin’ years old. ‘The the bave been accidental. 1 ne wound. will prove y fat sh Berg was arrested. ‘Th i, resulted trom a playful rem: young lady who lives th the et THE WiLL OF AMEY Srr tive of ex-Governor probate on Sz tate fs UR, A distant refa- presenied for L Temainder of the property. 1s beqieathed to Lieutenant Governor Albert. C. Howatd, who has had the management of the estate tor som> years. Itis said the will will be contested. Maton ty This Mapxess—A person signing himself MeCouplin, and who ts evidently little “off” in the upper story, but perhaps not farout an L written a letter to the New oe fn different parts |. N. J, and Jersey City t horribie crimes are commit- y by devils, thieves, counterfelters and Yor ted Gail | gamblers. A SamrLe Room McrpEer.—Edward Donnelly, la longshoreman, was put out of Martin Smith's liquor store, in New York, yesterday, and, re- turning later with a friend, broke down the door, When Smith fired and fatally shot him in | the forehead, Staith was arrested | Fixes ror INsuLring LANGUAGE.—The Ken- house of representatives has passed a bill making tt anitsdemeanor, punishable by a fine not less than $20 nor more than $50, for any per- son to use abusive or insulting ladguage to an- other with intent to cause’a breach of the peace. A MILLox time past G AAiNe.—For some rdiner, Me., hes been thr with ice men from all parts of the Iiddte ae Southern states buying ice for thelr different 1,000,000 localities. It is estimated that over tons will be stored In Maine this year, the immediat cinity of Gardiner. Mr. Paknewt arrived at Philadelphia Satur- day, en route to Mauch Chunk, Pa. Failing to make connection at Philadelphia, Mr. Parnell hired-a special train and proceeded. Both he and Mr. Dillion made speeches at Mauch ar head afternoon, and at Hazleton just night. NOTHER 1 TEXAS MURBER.—ADOUL 2 o'clock turday morning at a saloon in Galveston, xas, John Kerr Was shot dead by Kirk Hage: ‘The deceased was a quiet, inoffensive man, and there was no appirent cause for the murder. The now in people are tucensed against Hage, who is ‘TIN Two,—A train on the Ken- a “hhallrond ran over Mrs. O. Fla- veli-to-do woman, living near Boston, Ky. Saturday, and cut her in two, Her drunken son was some distance ahead of her, and was pai ‘h befuddled to know what of her. SvIT FoR # 3,00) DaMAGES,—Capt. Charles N. Brackett, the Treasury agent Injured by an ex- plosion of coal gas in the bunkers of the steamer Greece, al New York two weeks ago, has begun sult against the National LineSteam- ship Company for $25,000 damages, ‘To BE TRIED IN THE U. S, SUPREME CouRT.— The Supreme ‘court of Georgia has refused grant a new trial to Cox, sentenced to impris- Gnment for life for the murder of Col. Alston. The case will be carried to the Supreme Court of the United States. Snot AND Rossep.—John @, 1% Brown was shot and robbed of Sot or $50 near Friday. He had lately returned U in the penitentiary, and his wife and a man who had with her have been arrested. GEN, GRANT AND Panty return caved with vi the caves of Bellamar and the picturesque sur- roundings of Matanzas. that the Dutch