Evening Star Newspaper, April 3, 1883, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Ferthwest Corner Pezasylvania Ave. and 11th &.,57 The Evexing Star Newspaper Company. GEV. W. ADAMS, Pres't verre Bran is rerved to enbecrfhors in the ete lerice, on thelr own account. at 10 centa poe | 44 cents per month. Cories at counter, ee trese J pcotaze prepaid 60 centea mouth | te, Be Office at Washington, D. C..a9 i on Friday—$1 a year, 30 cents, uate pata in advance; aia for. Fes tepeprey Br any aeyorer ten Estes th - AMUSEMENTS. N ATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening and Saturday Matinee AN OLD FIIEND TNS NeW TRICMPI, i 1 ian, JOHN 'T. RAYMOND, Hit BO 1 NPA WEDNESDAY MATINEE, Beuent for the Charity Fund af the B. AND P. ORDEK OF ELKS. MR RAYMOND. In PARADISE. AVOLLO Cit MR. JAKE BUDD IN Two DitiLis BY = —- |} Rayon | % And a host of Voiuntecr Talent, Next Week MAGGIE MITCHELL. HE ROLLER SKATING RI Fancy Dress Assembly omplimentary Benefit to Messrs. Curd and Kelly. Fancy Drew optional. ‘The eurfxce wil. however, be reserved until 9p. m. for those apiearne in faucy ‘dress. After thut hour eneral thitine u wets tiot good on this extra occaston. ‘Coupon th INCOLN POST W N "LAB NME 3 ‘Army Hall, 7th and L streets. Speech by Ge: Burdett, address by’ Mre. Exuily Chaties, Singing, Feel | tations, "Music, Dut Admission, 26 cents.” 1t* Prsetical Lesson in WEDXE HONTAGUES STUDIO, No. 1409 NEW YORK AVENUE, Tp gnswerto is anova Mauincwe patntione tm Chior oscus Gr will be obtainable any- where th 2 Dated ~ LASS, SIODON MINSTRELS. L Sr, us Minstrel Monarchs, YS CONSOLIDATED MINSTRELS. Proprietor ‘Manager MASTODON Strenethened and improved to sui by Mr. Haverly’s recent purchase a BAM HAGUE’S BRITISH OP.KATIC MINS ‘The new Operatic Satzre, | LANGTRY; On, BEN BU (LEK AND THE JERSEY S THEART.” MINNIE PALM E_ GRAHAM. N° theater COMIQU: MONDAY, APKIL PUESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. RETURN OF BALRY MINER'S COMEDY FOUR COMEDY, Murphy Murphy and Snannon. MATIN d Mac! AND THEIR EVER POPULAR COMPANY. EE" Adioiesiom 50, 35 and 25 cen NEW bite museum, ANOTHER GRAND CHANGE. ERY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT THE GREAT DOG CIRCTS. CATED PERFORMING CA PERFORM. Pees HALL. ONE WEER. Commencinse MONDAY, APRIL 9. MATINEES WEDN ¥ AND SATURDAY, | ‘The REDPATH LYCEt BURFAU OF BOSTON WASHING ON LECTURE LYCEUM respect- nce & course of Right Entertainments of a and unique character, to be given by the and the Ceivbrated ROYAL HAND RELL RINGERS AND GLEE SINGERS, From London, England, with their carillon of 1SI-SWEETLY TONED BELLS—131. And the Prince of Enilish Mimics, : WALTER PELHAM, rated for hie humor and wonderful powers of Intinicry——one of the greatest attractions of the Redpath Lyceum Bureau. He will introduce his great mimetic *, “EAUGHTER,” and “PECULIAK PE! orons Illustrations. in this country, but vly | Mys. 608 Nixtx Strazet, Orrosire PATENT OFFice, | has just opened a new and elegant line of Infant's and | WHITE DRESSES, *] loth March—**Weil worthy attention.” | CLOAKS, LACE and SHIRRED CAPS, and all kinds of 'S FURNISHING GOODS. Large and select assortment of Ladies’ and Children’s SILK and LISLE THREAD GLOVE: EMBROIWERIES on Cambric, Nainsook and Swiss, LACES, TRIY BROIDERY GOODS. ngiuind, running 400 nights | Fors OPERA HO APRIL 2, 3 AN + MATINEE WEDNES Vance an y AND WASHINGTON OPER- ASSOCIATI UIN WALLACE, (Coutsaite.) -_-Mr. GEORGE TRAVERNER Tenor.) --+....Mr. HENRY MANSFIELD Baritone.) Mr. SANK PEARSON d..Mr. J. H. RENNIE ¥. RULE ai Di i LIP SOUSA AND A LULL CHORUS OF FIFLY VOICES From the Operatic Axsociation. CARBINESRS BY THE APOLLU CLUB, jon Drill at Fach Performance by the National Rifles Prize Company. aes, $6 and $8: Orchestra, 75 ; Mat: ents. Jrmanees can be ob- ron and after Wednesd: March 2s d weate for matin: LL XCOLN HALL. La TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1883, 8p. m., DEAMATIC RECTIATIONS MISS CLARA Mr. Stubbs, of Lond (Come ¢s hi ‘twin of the Carbineers, Che Tg Stat. A warm iron passed over the back of these Papers trans- fers the Pattern to any Fabric. Transferring Papers have now attained a world-wide fame, and the process is acknowledged to be the most Perfect, simple and expeditious manner of tracing de- ‘ugns for all kinds of embroidery. One of the great re- 2 commendations of these Transferring Papers ie that they enable ladics to trace upon their own materials; this being much less expensive than purchasing ready- ~N?® 9.343, WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1883. TY O CENTS. I traced articles. UADIES’ Trassrennixa Parens. WOODWARD & LOTHROP, GOODS SPECIAL NOTICES. 1:30 o'clock p.m. TEMPERANCE STL Parlor meeting atTeumple Hotel, 604 west, TO-MOK.-OW, ( ports from workers, members, strangers and all interested, are cordially invited. 1t ednesday), at Briega & Co.'s Patent held TUESDAY EVE BY order of 'the Presi Hail, 1ith et., bet. Eand er ‘JAMES PRINTZ, Secretary. Fh.w. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK. TBP acllere of ins SOVEREIONS GOrGPER ATER ASSOCIATION, forthe election of T rustees, will be May 1, 1883, at St.George 7:30 p.m. sharp. Ce, THE EQUITABLE CO-OPERATIVE BUILD- ING ASSOCIATION will hold its 42d. regular monthly meeting for receiving @ues, and makin vances, at Marini’s Hall, E northwest, oa WEDNESD. aT abel a at 7 p.m. e SEHOMAS SOMERVITES, Prosident. Secretary, ‘ad- ween 9th and 10th AY. , 917 F at. northwest, ving goods deposited with me, upon which interest is due, notified to y the same on or before the FIusT DAY OF MAY, oF thelr goods will Posi. m1 921 Pennsylvania avenue. JNO. JOY EDMAN" ‘Bp3-2t Penrecr ITTING eS SPECIAL NOTICE. HAND-MADE WALKING BOOTS Parties ha FOR LADIES, On Our Paris Last. Hand-Made Shoes for Misses and Children, EDMONSTON & CO., 1339 AND 1341 F STREET, tively be sold at auction, without further nctice. P. WALLACH’S LOAN OFFICE, 03,445 1417 Pennsylvania aye. northwest. (ce THE INcorporaToRs OF THE INDUS- trial Improvement Association of the District of Columbia, are hereby notified to mect at No. 1416 F street northwest, at 2 o'clock p. m1.. WEDNESDAY, April 1sth. 1883, for the purpose of perfecting said mb31 Scnoor_ ror Digssmaxrya, Ladies are hereb) School for where he teaches th Desiguing Ladies’ Dresses, etc., artist Mr. White met with in this city already is orouxh knowledge of his busi due to his «ystems Mr. to be the best. PLUMES, TIPs u Whit LANGE VARIBLY teaches is universally acknowledged ‘The system is by measurement. rt of achart. School open day and evening. is reasmaking at 1115 F street north- ranted said Compan: 0. info: med that Mr. WHITE has art of Making, Cutting, 3-4 esa. ‘The Corporation agreeably to the provisions of the Charter NO. A. PRESCOTT, SAMUEL DOMER, ABNER B. KELLY, B. G. CAMPBEEL, ‘P. WILLIAMS, "_Incorporators. REAL ESTATE, Ce MEF A DARNEILI Broker, has removed his office from 1420 F street Northwest, to 1226 F street northwest. Money Loaned on Real Estate and Collateral. ap2-6t" on | on THURSDAY quested to attend, a it Ss HIBERNIA BUILD. A special meeting of the Hibernia will be held VEN?NG, April 5tn, at the ball corner tth and E sirects, ‘All s.ock-holdere are re- 'G ASSOCIATION. — JOHN T. LY NCH. Secretary. ND UNTRIMMED HATS, IN ND AT Re ASONABLU PRICES. BAUM'S, eS PERPETUAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION. Pays five per cent. per annum to those who use it ag a bank of savings and deposit. The receipts since the mhz 416 Seventh street. comimencement of the second series have averaged over =< $5,000 per month. ‘ihe shares are $200 at $1 per Sr R month. | You can come in at any time without Bagne Serva Huppert, DAY EV. Children’s CHILDR! HOSIERY, MINGS, 12th 'ecreet nortawest. War departinent; JOHN GOOK, Secretary, mh3i-3t* ROBES, MERINO next TUESDAY EVE: ‘al Society Feo By order of the President, MEDICAL ASSOCIATION—THE ANNUAL meeting of the MED. ISTRICT OF COLUMBIA will be heid atthe No. 1423 New York avenue, NG, April 8d, at 8 o'clock: ‘A. Y. P. GARNETT, M.D. J. F. HARTIGAN, M.D. L ASSOCIATION OF jecretary. ce, BUTTONS and ART EM- mb20 FRENCH BC LADIES' AND CHILDREN’S CAPS. Mrs. M. J. HUNT, _1309 F STREET NORTHWEST. ‘Srecun Serine Ove: TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, March 20th and 2ist, 1883, T: THE SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE orthwestern Building Association will be held on TUESDAY EVENING, April 3, 1883, at the office of the Secretary, 618 12th street northwest, F, G. SAXTON, President. mhi1-3t Na, ROUND HATS, wh27-At Baxes. ‘The profession ted. ALF. (2 NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE, (MEDI- <S cal Department of Columbian University), H street, between 13th and 14th streeta.—The Spring Course of Lectures will bexin on TURSDAY, April 34, at 8 p.m., with an Introductory Lecture by Dr. FRAN: end public are cordially invi- . M.D., Dean, street northwest, ce HOWARD, i PARTM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2ler, 1883, IMPORTED BONNETS and With a large aseortment of Millinery Novelties. Mae. J. P. PALMER, 107 F STREET NORTHWEST, mbl? mh24. —Spring Course will open MO DAY, April 2d, at 6p. m. ‘These lectures are free to ull. B. PURVIS, M. D., Secretary. MEDICAL Di LONDON ROUND HATs, MUENAGES, mi (ee a8 Fixtures. LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE LATEST DESIGNS SLATE MANTELS, LATROBE ES AND GRA’ TINNING. 8. And all jobbing promptly done. SAM'L S. SHEDD, 409 97H Stneer NonTHWEAr. WASHINGTON, D.C. F Ss: I Ist SPRING I Mportation: Pettern Hats and Rich Feather Wraps, Laces, rasois, French Comets. To close out m: in Fizes 6, 544, 53 former prices $2.45 in dark shades. ew onea. Dress. Trim Parisian Neckwear, 3 best styles M WIL ‘Cite Trevise, Paris. remaining stock of best Kid Gloves, Will sell them for $1.25 and $1.00 5 and $2.00; 7, 4nd 3 buttons, all Festhers dyed and re-curled equal to SEI illinery PLEASE jovelties, Flowers, 8, Sik and Cloth 0 LIAN, GAS FIXTURES! THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE CI’'y TO LECT FROM AND THE CHEAPEST, DALL AND EXAMINE, CORCORAN BUILDING, E. F. BROOKS. 907 Pennsylvania ayenne. fu4 Me Gro. Wane, LADIE 1115 F street NorTH West, Ts Now Prepared to Vake Orders for EVENING, RECEPTION AND DINNER DRESSES, WEDDING TROUSSEAUS AND STREET COSTUMES. London Tailor-made Riding Habits, London Talor- mace Cloth Costumes. All the work is done in firat- GLEN FLORA AND BETHESDA WATERS: FRESH FROM THE SPRING, ‘W. C, MILBURN, Puanmactsr, 1429 Pennsylvania avenue. * TAILOR, New ‘BOOKS, Great Pyramid, Hazeltine; The ‘Towards the Suneet Morgan Di: The _ BOOKS &e ‘Correspondence of Thomaa Carlyle and Emerson; The respon dence, arly Blockade Chate About Books, by and the Crnisers, by Soley ; by Author of Recreations of 4 Country Parson; Calling of a Christian Woman, by A ‘an of the House, by Pansy; Day Spring, or the Times of Tyndale, by Marshall. WM. BALLANTYNE & SON, 428 SuVENTH STREET. offer THUR ough E the price. We bave 50 dozen French Castor, 8 button DERWEAR STRE ing been tar in gifferent but decided Vargains, and will on —DOUGLAS! class style, made by Men Drecamakers and Tailore, For Sale by Best nt guaranteed. Every Lr dy leaving this city should take one of Mr. WHITE's celebrated Cloth Costumes, ap2* with her f19-45m Pisstxa New Booxs. NE CEN’ Jews of Barnow, Franz piarrixg ONE CENT PER YARD. Macionald, 1.56! The 2WO CENTS PER YARD (Parisian Mode). | $1.50; Shandon Hel } 402 ‘902 9th street, corner of I northwest. Stories, Hope, $1. ¥ we will | brated productions. 128 $1; Princess and Curate, Pelfc O” Brackets-lane, Beally, ion Bells, Black, $1, 25 Lorimes, ; 1 Have Li , TH AND F| Brother, Otis, $1,leuery and Boiler, Bailentyne $ 1S.—The busines: in thie department hay- excess of our expectations, the sale will be continued until further nonce. Each’ da; iewe of Lond let, $1; Homespur oved, Forres- Mr: Stubbs? Our Faster Cards are now open, and were never more beautiful or artistic, and comprise all the most cele- Allof the latest noveltice in Stationery. W. H. MORRISON, 475 Pennsylvania avenne, lensth, Mousquetaire Gloves, at $1 per pair, recular | = z = = = Price, $1.50. 100 dozen Schopper’s best quality, in= TERESTING DISULAY OF WALL PAPERS, boiled, solid colors Ladies’ Hove, at wther 50 dozen of thoee 12-thread Beginning igs Just in. 100 dozen Misses’ Hose at . three pair for §1; former price 50 centa to 71 MONDAY NEXT, APRIL 3, cents, according to size. i 48) DOUGLASS’ 9th and F streets NTON FISHER, ~CHEMICAL DRY CLEANING ESTABLISH- + 206 G street northwest. Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Garmeni are Evening Dreeses a ») ‘official ‘our chemicals are of the most effectual na- rraleas, and Thirty years! experi. ‘also Craps rfectly cleaned by this superior cialty. Opinion chemist of the Distriet of Co- your perfect machinery is not | Wail Decorations cx 430 Mokes CORSETS end guaran teen HE! io order tn evely sty Gel aster gets ig onder Gee SUE perfect ft and comfort. sis French Hand-made Underciottuns, Merino Underwear rene] land-made Un: and finest Imported ‘Hovier: Rel ue Fatent Shoulder Braces and all Dress Reform Gos. French Corsets and Bustlen Porting Corset, for which Miss if. ix spoutal ant, Leather Imitations Linerusta in every vi ‘The “Hercules” Sup- THE NEW ESTABLISHMEN 913 F st. N. W., sust opened by LOUIS A. DIETER, Who begs to introduce himself-in this city through a Fublicoxhibit of his many odd and peculiar designs in uted in Ei iT, rope and America, Guusecd in Paris, New fork or elsewhere.” Notice.— | which he feels confident will please and interest ath Grease spots uarantred to be thorouxiiy removed.au29 | loveraof household DECORATIVE ART; among which, arate = are, viz: é MS 45NIE K. HUMPHERY, DESIGNS IN Damasse, Stonciled and Arateque Velvets. Emboseed and Clankeable 5: Decorative Tapestry Imitations. Dainty French Patierns: odd English Styler. uy wtamped Raised Bolt Papere, painted and bronzed. Genuine Japanese Papora imported from Yokohama, A A assortment of the cheay 4 simp! jes of AMET CAN nent xen ea Pepa ee Tn all of which wo defy competition in price and style 'NTERIOR HOUSE COLOR- iG, &e., ilk 4 apers. ‘and colored, Executed by Emmart & Quartly, LOUIS A. DIETER, 913 F st. N. W. senda $1 Corset, her own make, Uatior the prise “puns be euryaueed. X-B—Freneh, German and Spanish spoken. _a5_| of execution. ~ FRESCOE WORK AND 1 ATTORNEYS. Nt Le Aito RNEY-AT-LAW, Reepestally, ¢ Kooms and 4 Gunton Law Baliding, mh31-6t.10 472 Louisiena aven Residence, 240 North Capitol street. mh29 mraé-Im AMUEL H. WALKPR, U.S. COMMISSIONER, NOTARY PUBLIC AND ATTORNEY FOR RENTS. 630 La. ave., next to City P. O. ED’. & Tomas. Hoom No. 8, front room, shove ial entrance W, No. 8, pom, above 1 Building, 916 Fstrect northwest OTN gat GOODRICH, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 124 - born street, Chi . Eiphien hicago. Advice free. — Eighteen Y ate RANGES, SLATE MANTELS, FIRE-1 Harywarp & Hercamsoy, 817 9ra STREET. BEANCH—DUPONT CIRCLE. PLUMBING AND FURNACE WORK Executed by well trained workmen under supervision. In our store we show personal 7 AM years riener. Confid ‘bus AN’ PLACES AND save hime MR er SOS. oe Reet Sorter teat ential ness ly a ORNAMENTAL GRATES, fecal Sperone, by Mion Mol te srucy fir. Pips ARAL rr After July Istat No, 494 9th street. mb12 faedel and Mise Julia Wri ° justice of the Peace and Notary Public, >} reserved t Hickets b0c.; tobe hadat 916 F sti 5 aaa mahasece | jad-Sm? Warner Bulan” Gow Mops, ob RE, Lt 878- as ED METHOD FOR SINGING AND NDREW C. BRADLEY, - a = = PROFESSOR DE WOLOWSKTS, An Roo: ‘artonxey-at-Law, BAREES Hie Mrieecuoritwent_ | MOvOd (goons Noe, 30 and U2 "Gaston Banging, |p wemg BARES ON EXHIBITION psoggts | YY Ree aso wats Dr WOODWALD, Bane * Sp SADE AT Rooms Tand9, Gunton Puiding. 4 ST COCO. MARKRITER g, Streot Ente. “Incex'to County and George. | PAKEWS | @ BREARFAST COCOA. F street northwest, one door from Tthatrest, al5-6m, BREAKFAST COCOA Tantnes, Enaravingn, Chromos, ete: also | uta 7, GOOCH BREAKFAST COCOA. Rg Gholee Stock of Paperhanciny | CBs. 3. SOLICETOR OF PATEN: BREAKFAST. Picture Cord and Taswels, Hing Counselior at Law and Expert, St Cloud Butlding, 9th | BECAKEAST | Warranted ABSOLUTELY PURE xix Csait, "Free Art and F streets. Good work, good references: onde: | BEEAKFART | COCOA, from which the excess of oll | Fs com modes | BEEAGEADT | hae hoot removed. ithas samen seats SAFE DEPOSI = THE STRENGTH Of cocos mixed with . SA SIT Co. = —=— starch, arrowroot or sugar, aud is there- — : = = i more economical. deli Se Erie, Cakes en eeReEaRY. | ——- EOE _EIOTURES. SOSA | a Sri apna ea PEERY, FIRE OR ACCIDENT. JAY GOULD, 421 9rH STREET, WONT wis 5 THE NATIONAL SAFE DEPOSI a -D. 421 9rH § T,WONDERFUL | COCOA. _| Valids as woll as for persone In health, Consen 1510 Stee New Your ate SEREGY pf Heliet and Serap-book Pictures, Birth-| — GOGUA: Perpetual Charter Act of its Safes for $5 to of Securities aud Valual BENJAMIN P. SNYDER, President. cl ©. GLOV &. v GBaRLES ©. OLOV Ret Rirgs 8 Co, Vice President ALBERT 1. ‘ANt uary og ear, all ‘kinds on ‘Special Deposit at lowest. Draxcrons: 3 Charles C. Glover, forget to Duy some pictures for the ““ittle Tissue Paper,” Don't Toke scrap CARDS, PI GEER es, Palettes, Fil Success in Copying CHUHES, SRASCEy tad’ NIRKORS ra jar” BAKER & ne Frames, &. tures, n2 Daset G. Harce & Comraxy, ‘KO. 994 F STREET NORTHWEST, SOLE AGENTS FOR LOW'S TILES. A LARGE STOCK CONSTANTLY ON HAND. mb9-hn SOLD BY GROCERS EVERYWHERE BOLD BY GHOGERS EVERYWHERE W- BAKER & CO., DORCHESTER, MASS. CO, DORCHESTER, MASS, Tux Luacrex Enxonavixa Co, 1425 New York avenue, Engravers and Electrotypers. Fine Cuts for Relief or Plate Press Printing by Send for Circular, Lauten’s New Process, rere en Ee Connxrxona sr Se, ce Washington News and Gossip. GovERNweNT Recetrrs To-Day.—Internal reve- nué, $221,844.81; customs, $481,889.16, SECRETARY FouGER is NOW under special treat- ment on account of the condition of one of his eyes, and will not be able to leave his house before Thursday. Goxp, SILVER aNp NoTs&—The statement of the U. 8. Treasurer shows gold, Silver and OU. S. notes in the Treasury to-day, as follows: Gold coin and bullion, $1 714; silver dollars and bullion, $1074. 7iae tractional ‘Sliver coin, $27,865,994; U.S. notes, $44,045,199; tot 679." Certificates outstanding “cola, 43,444,010; liver, $70,759,991; currency, $9,465,000. New Banx.—The acting controller of the cur- Tency has authorized the Atlantic National Bank, of Providence, R.L, to begin business with a capi- tal of $225,000, THE PRESIDENT has appointed Wm. H. Pratt to be collector of customs for the district of Hum- Doldt, California, AMONG THE CaLLERs at the White House to-day were Senator Morrill, Justice Miller, ex-Senator Kellogg, Register Bruce, and Mr. Ferguson, of the fish commission, Tue U. 8. SurREME CouRT will hear no more arguments this term after the 27th instant, and will adjourn May 7. WISCONSIN'S CANDIDATE FOR PosTMASTRR GENE- RaL.—Senators Angus Cameron and Sawyer, of Wisconsin, Mr. Horace Rube, of Milwaukee, and Collector Spalding, of Chicago, called upon the President yesterday, and uryed’ the appointment of Col. J. H. Howe, of Kenosha, Wis, to be Post- master General. ‘THE FOLLOWING ASSIGNMENTS have been made in the revenue marine service: Second Lieut. Thos. W. Benham, to the steamer Corwin, at San Fran- cisco; Second Lieut. W. C. De Hart, to the steamer Dix, at Key West. A Hawanan Request.—The Treasury depart- ment has under consideration an application by the Hawattan government for the coinage of its silver money at the United States mints. The ap- plication will probably be granted. ‘THE PROPOSED FOUNDRY FOR HEAVY ORDNANCE. Secretaries Lincoln and Chandler yesterday after- noon selected the following officers as a board to select from among the navy yards and arsenals a location of a foundry for neavy ordnance, as pro- vided for by an act of the Forty-saventh Congress Com. Edward Sitnpson,’ U.8.N.; Capt. Edmund 0. Matthews, U.S.N.; Col. Thomas G. Baylor, ord- hance department, U.S.A.; Lleut, Col. Henry L. Abbot, engineer corps, U-S.A.; Major Samuel $, Elder,’ 2d artillery, U.S. A.; Lieut William H. Jacques, U. 8. N. ‘The names ‘will be submitted to the President for his approval. PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS. —The Presidenthas made the following appointments: Martin S. Chandler, of Minnesota, to be surveyor general of Minnesota, vice Jacob H. Stewart, whose term of office has expired; John G. Gasman, of Nebraska to be agent for the Indians of the Crow, Creek and Lower Brule agency in Dakotg, vice William H. Parkhurst, suspended; Adam E.’Bloom, of Michi- an, to be receiver of the land office at Detroit, ch., vice Joseph B. Bloss, deceased; Warren C. Willits, of Colorado, to be récetyer of public mon- €¥s at’ Denver, Col., vice Samuel T. Thomson, whose term of office’has expired; Jolin Kelly, of Oregon; William B. Dean, of Minnesota, and Isaac Brandt, of Jowa, comimtsstoners to examine twen- ty-five Iniles of Tailway constructed by the North- ern Pacific railway Company in Montana territory; Aaron H. Cragen, of New York; Alvert Ordway, of Washington, D. C., and G. Pomeroy Keese, of New York, commissioners for another section of Hifty miles of the same rallway 1n Montana Yerri- tory. THE ATLANTIC SQUADRON left New Orleans yes terday. The fleet will sepafate at Tortugas, the ‘Tennessee and Vandalia sailing direct to Hampton Roads, the Kearsarge going Arst to Matanzas and Charleston, and thence to Bampton Roads, The Yantic goes in search of an abandoned wreck. Nava OxvgRs.—Lieuts, Wm. B. Newman, D. G. McRitchie and Z. L. Tanner, ordered to exam!- nation for promotion. Naval Cadet Alex. R. Has- son has reported his return home, having been de- tached from the Kearsarge on the 20th of March and placed on waiting orders, Navat Nores.—A telegram from Com. Kellogg, commanding the U.8.S. Tallapoosa, dated Key West, Fla, to-day, announces the completion of the survey near Cape San Antonio, Cuba....'The U.S.S. Ranger lett Vallejo, Cal., yesterday for San Francisco, preparatory to resuining the survey on the Mexican coast, Tue Post Orrick Poxtro140.—The understand- ing atthe Post OMce department by some of the oMicials is that under the ruling of the Attorney General the President will have to make a tem- orary appointment of Postmaster General elther -morrow or next day. It is, however, claimed that the decision does not maintain that an ap- polntment has to be made ten days after the va- cancy occurs, and that the First Assistant can continue to act under the law until the President gets ready to fill the vacancy. Ir 18 Sarp the U. 8. Supreme Court will hold a consultation on the pending etvil rights cases this Week, and that an opinion of the court is probable on Monday next. THE CIVIL. SERVICE CommrssroNERS loft for New York last night to examine into the system of tenure and promotion in the custom-house and post office of that city. ‘The commissioners will Temain in New York about ten days. REPRESENTATIVE-ELECT JORDAN, Of the 1st Ohio district, 1s in the city. Yesterday ex-Representa- {ve Butterworth, whom he succeeds, introduced him at the various executive departments. Tue Contracts for supplying the U.S Senate with stationery for the next fiscal year will be awarded late this afternoon. The bulk of the Supply will be awarded to Washington bidders. ‘THE GOVERNORSHIP oF Kenrucky.—A private letter received by a representative from Kentucky, now in this city, dated afew days ago at Louts- ville, 1s to the effect that ex-Representative Knott will certainly be nominated by the Kentucky democrats for governor of that state, ‘THe BALTIMORE Post Oprtog BUILDING INVESTI- GaTIoN——As stated in yesterday's STAR, the report of Special Agent W. P, pone) of. the. Treasury department, who was detatled to investigate the charges against Superintendent Brauns, of the new post office bullding in Baltimore,and his chief clerk, Charles E. Huggins, exonerates the latter from the charges of drunkenness and insubordina- tion preferred against him by the superintend ent, while the counter change of Incompetency on the pattof Brauns, as preterrea py Mr. Huggins, Mr. lenry Kruger and other citizens of Baltimore are ractically sustained. The report as to the coun- er charges 1s to the effect that the charge ofun- pardonable errors in the execution of the work which have caused neediess expenditures to the government, and inconvenience and loss to the contractors,” against Mr. Brauns are sustained by the testimony, and the agent gives 10 as his opinion that “while Mr, Bratas may be an ex- cellent draughtsman,he hag not-had sufficient ex- leathee in the practical construction of public ulldings to properly quality him to superintend the erection of such an elaborate Di as ip intended for the city of Baltimore,” PgrsonaL.—Comptroller Knox, Solicitor Raynor and ex-Senator Pomeroy were registered in New. York last night.—Senatorg Jones of Nevada and Plumb of Kansas are in town.—The death ts an- nounced of John H. Hi ‘who was a mem- ber of the Forty-m(th Co1 the 29th con- onal district of New York.—Mr. M. P. Fanay,ot the Philadelphia Prese,is at Willard’s, — Senators Cameron and Sawyer, of Wisconsin, are in the city.—C. 8. Noyes and wife, Congressman. Dingley and wife of Maine, Mr. Dingley, sr., and Mr.and Mrs. J. 1. H. Cobb, of Lewlston, Maine, reached Washington last nighton their return from a trip to Florida.—Ex.] tative Butter- worth, of Ohio, left last night far Maineville, War- ren county, Ohio, accom by his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Crowell, c: hence by the sudden iness of their moths Promotions in the Patent Office. The following promotions were made in the Patent Office to-day to fill the vacancies caused by the recent resignations of Principal Examiners Bartlett and Behrens and Second Assistant Ex- aminers Knight and Bentley; From 1st assistant to principal examiner, Wm, 8. Blodgett and Frank MacArthur, Wisconsin, From 2d assistant to ist, Wm. L. Augin 10; os Little- ‘wood, Iilinoia. From 8d to 4, Frank P. McLane, fornia; Robert H. vania, rom ath i Tennesse CHOSS- EXAMINING MR. DORSEY. Mr. Merrick Testing the Memory of the Witness. When the star route trial was resumed this morning Mr. Dorsey's cross-examination was con- tinued by Mr. Merrick. The witness stated, before Mr. Merrick began his questioning, that the book which had been spoken of in the examination last evening had been brought to his house by Mr. Bosler some time ago. The witness had a search made last night, and found that it was not there. His memory had been refreshed by his clerk, and he now remembered that Mr. Bosler had come to the house afterwards to get it, and it occurred to him Mr. Bosler had gotten it to show to Mr. Bliss with some othera. 48 TO STAR ROUTE PROFITS. The witness was asked if the profitson the Toutes would not be equal to the amount received from the government, less than the amount paid to the sub-contractora. He repiled that there were other expenses to come out—the employment of agents, traveling expenses, rent, &c. Mr. Rerdell, Mr. Steele, John W. Dorsey and Mr. Reeside had been employed as agents Bosler had first ad- Yanced witness $10,000 and afterwards anotlier $10,000, for which oné or two per cent interest Was chat ‘The witness was questioned at considerable, length as to his settlements with Bosler. The wit- ness said Frank Wilcox had been employed as agent, and made a claim that he was not paid, Which claim had been settled by Mr. Ingersoll: The witness did not have his letters of instructions to Wilcox, They had been given to Mr. McSweeny at the last trial to use as evftlence, and had been misiaid. The witness sald that after June, 1879, Bosler had entire charge of the business. He was In terrogated, also, as to the accounts of these various agents and who kept them. It appeared that pay- ments were made to the agents sometimes by the witness and sometimes by Rerdell, though the witness insisted that Rerdell did not keep any ac- counts of payments made by him, (the witness.) but only of his own transactions’ He had fur- nished Rerdell money to pay sundry expenses at different times. Mr. Merrick wanted to introduce a draft drawn on, SW: Dorsey for $121. qgith a check drawn by Rerdell, given in paymeM® of the draft, but the court excluded tt. DIDN'T REMEMBER. Mr. Metrick asked the witness about a number Of telegraphic money orders sent by Rerdell to John W. Dorsey, but the witness did not remem- ber anything about them. The witness still in- sisted that Rerdell kept no books except a little pocket expense account book. He had never Dought any books, he sald, for Rerdell to keep ac- counts in. A TATTLE BIL. FOR ACCOUNT BOOKS. “Will you please look at this bill and see whether you ever saw it before?” asked Mr. Mer- rick. ‘The bill 1n question was handed to Mr. Ingersoll, who, going to the stand, read it to the witness, “No, sir,” said the witness, after hearing the Dill read; “but anybody might make that bill I don’t recollect tt at all.” “Yes,” said Mr. Merrick, “I suppose anybody might make {t, but we don’t often charge bills to Parties without some reason.” Mr. Merrick read the vill which was rendered May 12, 1879, by William Ballantyne to Mr. Senator Dorsey, for $4 50 for account books, Mr. Ingersoll’ objected, and Judge Wylle ex- cluded the bill as not being the best evidence of the fact which It was offered to prove. tox lh T WHE prove the bill, sir,” Said Mr. Mer- ricl THE CHEGKS ON MIDDLETON & CO.’S BANK. Mr. Merrick questioned the witness about the varlous checks in evidence drawn on Middleton & Co.’s bank in June, 1860, He sald the check for $7,500, drawn in favor of Rerdell, was given to Rerdell simply to draw the money for witness. Rerdell drew the money, and brought it to wit- ness and put it in his vallse. Witness was goin away, and did not have ume to go to the bank himself and get theanoney. THE INTERVIEW WITH RERDELL AT WILLARD'A The witness, when questioned about the inter- view with Rerdell at Willard’s, in June, 1882, sald he had gone to Willard’s as soon as he heard that Bosler was there. Witness had not sent for Bosler. He thought Rerdell had, as be had sent hima telegram saying he had drawn on him (Bosler) for $5,000. Witness had turned the letter from Rer- dell, dated July Sth, saying in effect that he was going over to the government, over to McSweeny, and McSweeny had seen Rerdell and talked with him. Witness did not know whether he said any- thing to Bosler about Kerdell’s letter or not. He thought McSweeny had talked with Bosler about that.” Mr. McSweeny had the letter when witness had his interview with Bosler and Rerdell. The witness’ attention was calied to his statement in direct examination, that Rerdell sald that the statement that he (Rerdell) was go- Ing over to the government was not true. Mr, Merrick asked why he had not then confronted Rerdell with his own letter. He sald Mr. Me- Sweeny had the letter at the time. It was not the purpose of Mr. Bosler or the witness to have a row hen and there with Rerdell, and it witness had Rot referred to the letter that was the reason. “You didn’t want to affront Rerdell, you say?” safd Mr, Merrick. “I wasn’t ambitious in that direction just at that time,” sald the witness. The witness, when questioned further on this point, said ne did not care at that time, in view of he excited condition of the public mind, to add any further difficulties to the load he was then bearing. The witness’ recollection was that Rer- dell asked the privilege of making an aMaavit de- nying reports, Witness had drawn the affidavit. ‘It was made, as the aMdavit showed, chiefly IN BEHALF OF BOSLER, “Did Bosler need any protection?” asked Mr. Merrick? “Everybody needs protection from aman like that,” sald Mr. Ingersoll. “As much as the government does from some reople said Mr. Merrick. ‘The witness had forgotten the first name of the ‘Miss Spengeman, whose letters Rerdell sald wit- ness had threatened him with. Witness got the creinas of the letters after Rerdell was on the in Mr. Merrick read Dorsey’s statement as to the contents of the dispatch sent him from Jersey City by Rerdetl. ‘When Mr. Merrick read the clause, “Send some one totake charge of the books,” Mr. Ingersoll sald that the witness had said “business” and not “books.” Mr. Merrick insisted that the report was correct. The witness said Rerdell had some letter books, route books and his expense books. ‘The usual recess was taken. Star Route Notes. ‘The crosexamination of Mr. Dorsey was con- tinued until adjournment yesterday afternoon. The witness’ memory was very defective as to an account book he had received trom Bosler, he be- ing unable to say whether he received it last week or two months ago. He accused Rerdell of having stolen about $5,000 from himself and Bosler out of the receipts of the Toquerville and Adairviile route, but he was not permitted to go into the matter, ——____+9.__ The Jeannette Inquiry. TESTIMONY OF FIREMAN BARTLETT, ‘The Jeannette court of inquiry convened at 10:30 a.m. atthe Navy department. Fireman James H. Bartlett was sworn, and testified that he joined the Jeannette in San Francisco tn June, 1879, his duties being those of first-class fireman, He’ bad no atatement to make regarding the fitting out of the vessel, in relation to her managemens, her loss, provisions, and plans adopted for the safety of the boate' crews after leaving the wreck, or the ite loss parties He had noebares Cotas or een 1 les. He no charge or 5} commendation to offer regarding any of the offi- cers or men. He left Melville at Cathcarta, and, in company with Ninderman, traveled to Borkin, where they separated, witness following the east delta to the southward ‘as far as Jamarvesiock, Where he remained until the arrival ot Mr. Mel- ‘Ville. ey le as thorough a search ascould made under the circumstances ‘The judge advocate here stated that he had re- cel A TELEGRAM FROM MR. D. F. fied of the arrival of Bartlett, that he had mailed alist of questions to be asked in behalf of his brother, and req! Tecelpt of his communication, as he f dull and thorough examination. The 5 Hel ate ie Ey ty 8 53 Hi le a Telegrams to The Star. THE SPRING ELECTIONS. RETURNS FROM CINCINNAT! AND ELSEWHERE. THE INDIAN WAR IN NEW MEXIOO. POLITICAL AFFAIRS IN EUROPE. O'DONOVAN ROSSA’S DYNAMITE LETTERS. —— RIOTS IN CEYLON. ———— ee The Elections Yesterday. THE CLOSE VOTE IN CINCINNATI. Cincinatti, April 3.—Returns from yesterday's elections up to 2:30 o'clock this morning give re- ports from twenty-six of the sixty precincts in this city, aggregating 18,000 votes. In these cincts “Stephens, the democratic candidate for mayor, has a majority of 1,700. __Eshelby, republi- can candidate for city controller, 1s unquestiona- ably elected by a big majority. ' On all the minor municipal offices the vote seems to be close, DUBUQUE DEMOCRATIC. Desvare, Iowa, April 3—The city election yes- terday resulted in the success of the entire demo- crate ticket. Fred. O’Donnell’s majority for mayor ‘Will be 1,000. BIG DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY IN CLEVELAND. CLEVELAND, Ont0, April 8—The democrats elect John H. Farley mayor by nearly 4,000 majority. ‘The whole city ticket, with 1¢out of 18 counc men, and 7 out of 9 members of the board of educa- ton, controlling both those bodies, was also elected by the democrats, -TEMPERANCE VICTORY IN NEW JERSRY. Tiraustows, N. J., April 3.—At the charter elec- tion held here yesterday the whole temperance {leket was elected by majorities ranging from 13 to ELECTION OF A MI: CINCINNATI RELIGIOUS TICKET IN CINCINNATI. ©., April 3, 10:30 a. m,—Unomictal returns from ail but one precinct In this city show that the democrats have elected a mayor, two Judges of the superior court, a member of the board of public Works, treasurer, city solicitor, police court judge and three members of the School board “by majorities ranging from 100 to 420. The republicans glect a controller, prose- cuting attorney, poll rt judge, director of clty infirmary, Wharf master and two members of the board of education by majorities ranging from 200 to 2,900. ‘The precinct yet to be heard from may defeat Peck (dern.) for judge of superior court, and Springmeir (dem.), member of board of public works. DEMOCRATS MAKE A CLEAN SWEEP IN DAYTON. Datos, O., April3—The democrats have made aclean sweep of the city ticket and the common council. The school board 1s republican by tbree majority. —_—.__ The Indian Hostilities in New Mexico. COL. FORSYTHE’S PURSUIT OF THE SAVAGES. DENvgR, Gor., April 3.—A dispatch from Separ N. M., dated 18t, says: “Col. Forsythe follow: the Indians from the Southern Pacific ratiroad crossing to the Chiricuhua mountains, in Arizona, near Cottonwood Springs. The Indians attacked @ Wagon containing ranchemens’ supplies, and wounded two men, after Which they Wok to the hills, where the soldiers were unable to follow their trail Col. Forsythe will remain there sev- eral days, scouting in the surrounding country.” suite ‘The Old World. EXCITEMENT IN THE RICE MARKET IN ENGLAND. Lonpor, Aprif 3.—There 13 excitement iu the rice market. A firm prominent in the trade, which has extensive agencies in Burmah, sometime since made considerable sales of rice to arrive, In the ex- pectation of getting supplies from native sources, and of securing large tonnage for England. ‘The natives held off their supplies, probably on ac- count of being advised of the state of the oversold Engilsh market, and large purchases had to be inade In open market _here for the purpose of ful- Niling the contracts. Rangoon rice has risen 10 per cent within the past week. AS @ consequence failures are expected In the trade. ITALY, GERMANY 4XD AUSTRIA AGAINST FRANCE. Home, April 3.—A dental comes trom official He betoned sources Of the statement that a de- fensive triple alliance has been entered into with Italy, Germany and Austria on one side, against France on the other. It is nevertheless very cer- tain that an agreement ts in existence, the terms of which are about the same as already outlined, Dut it has not ag yet been put’ into any formal or documentary shape. THE RED CROSS SOCIETY OF GENEVA. Bers, April 3—The projected universal con- ference at Vienna of persons interested in the Red Cross Society of Geneva, which was to have taken eeseaiots Ume during the coming winter, has nm abandoned. The German government’ will therefore enter into negotlations with the various countries of Europe,with a view to furthering the objects of the soclety, and to persuade them to ac- cept proposals to extend the Iuits and matity the Tules of the organization, so that its benefts may be offered to the navies of all nations, THE DUKE OF CONNAUGRT’S ARM. Brrtry, April 3.—During the recent visit of the Duke of ‘Connaught to this city he consulted the celebrated surgeon, Dr. Langenbeck, in regard to the Injury to his arm. The physician gave lim assurance that his injury was in no respect dan- gerous, and that he would recover completely the use of the maimed member. RELIGIOUS RIOTS IN CEYLON. Lonpox, April 8.—Advices from Colombo, the capital city of the island of Ceylon, report tat vie cious riots have occurred lately between the Budd- hists and Papists. The Catholics seriously ob- jected to the reilgious procession of the Budditsts, In which Was carried the crucifix surmounted by a monkey. ‘This latter combination, which the Pa- pists held to be an insult to the Catholic religion, rought about a violent physical contest in the streets, which was only stopped by vigorous efforts on the part of the troops, who dispersed the riut- ers and restored peace without bloodshed. A num- ber of the participants were, however, roughly handled, and several broken heads were scor PARNELL'S APPEAL. During yesterday's debate in the house of com- mons Mr. Parnell urged that further executions in Ireland should be suspended until the court of Criminal appeal has been established and put in Operation. {he bill to establish this court rescken AU second reading 1a the house of commons yester- day. set TST ispatch to the Exchange: yh Company trom Berlin gays although, Prussia, tn tts anewer to Cai jacobini, papal secretary of state, re- fused to concede tne demands of the cardinal rela- tive to education and the appointment of priests, there are still hopes of a compromise. The an- swer of Cardinal dacobini, which 1s expected to- day, will go far towards deci ling whether the ne- gotiations are to fail entirely. ‘The NationalZeitung confirms the statement that Prussia in its nove asked that the Vatican make concessions in regard to notice of any ap- polntments of clerey ‘efor Brassis thers upon é Lask of modifying the May laws, SANTA CRUZ DE LA PRQUENA, Maprip, April 8.—The official announcement 1s made that two companies of Spanish troops have started tooccupy’Santa Cruz de la Pequens. THE EMPEROR FRANCIB JOSEPHS MALADY. Loxpon, April 8—A Bohemian news| states that Francis Joseph, em) of Austria, ‘will spend the summer at ‘Carlsbad for the pi of trying its healing waters. A special to the Stand- ard from Vienna says Le has for months suffered from painful internal malady, JOHN BROWN'S FUNERAL, Lonpow, April 3.—The Queen, although not quite 80 Well as yesterday, took her carriage drive to- day, and will attend the runeral services over the boiy of her faithful old attendant Joba Brown this afternoon. ‘MINISTER LOWELL'S SPEECH AT THE LORD MAYOR’s ‘BANQUET. Lonpox, April 8—Minister Lowell, in his speech at the lord mayor’s banquet last night, said that he had from time to time read sensational state- ments in the newspapers purporting to give the instructions he had recetved from his govern- ment, and the words he had spoken on diplomatic juestions, He would that these esies: Sede none ie a sé em inue u Telatfons now existing between Great u Britain and the United States would be endurinz; certainly nothing that he could do would tend Jessen their friendly character. > A Murder Incited by Jealousy. Sr. Louis, April 8.—Just before two o'clock this morning a | Of the defendants, President Gow®n having | in this state shail advance its fre ‘The Prisoners tm Cork. PRATRERSTONE, TRE AMERICAN—IMPORTAXT DOCH.) MERTS FOUXD ON HIS PERSON Cons, —Morgan is an em of a Cork | steamship company, nd ts wecusd oF tuning his facititate’the carrying of arms and ex. ives between Engiand and this city. He 1s also the caretaker of « temperance club, of which QHerithy. who was arrested bere on’ Thursday ; st, changed racy to murder, is esi= dent. Documents were found om Peathersto ‘the American, Who Was arrested with O'Herlih; and who is sald to bea newspaper writer, she jag him to be in direct communication with O'Donovan Rossa. Letters from Rossa were seli giving elaborate orders with regard to the meds of using explosives simflar to those which were found in the box carried by Dennis Deasy, who | Was arrested at Liverpool on Thursda) on dis are, Tival from this city. LATER MORGAN REMANDED. Morgan, the employe of a Cork steamship come any, WhO Was arrested yesterday ob suspicion of having used bis position to factiitate the carrying of arms and explosives between Englaud and this port, was arraigned tn court this morning for ex- examination, and was remanded for eigit days > ss Decision in Favor of the Ratirona. Paitapecenta, Pa., April 3.—The sult of the gore ernment agatast the Philadelphia and Reading Tatlroad company for #4000) and Interest, betty five per cent internal revenue tax on the Surplus farnings for three years prior to 1867, was decida in the United States district court to-day In favor pro- duced a receipt from an agent of, the government for tbe money in controversy. caesar on Bribery in New Jersey. Newarx, N. J., April 3—Judge Depur, tn his charge to the grand Jury to-day, called aitention to the Egan lezislative bribery case aud directed a searching investigation. —— French Canadians on the Mov Wivetesc, Maw., April 8.—One hundred and twenty beads of French Canadian families, re- Patriated from an industrial center In Massachu- Sets, have arrived here in charge of Rev. Father Molo, parish priest of the Turtle Mountain dis. ‘trict, and will go south by the Canada Pacific rati- Way'en route to their destination. Their families Will follow in autumn. ‘tah. Saxr Lang, UTAM, Arril 8.—Advices to the Herald this moraing say thatthe flood In Bear Lake Val- ley has washed out six bridges on tne Oregon Short Line ratiroad,temporarily impeding the run- ning of trains. The damage will soon be repaired, Tee first through train on the Denver and Rio Grande raliroad will bring 90 Mormon converts The train ts expected to-lay. Sr. 5 April 3—The passed a bill pre iding that no ra i. wK twenty days’ note posting the new sc ° CUOUS SOD cach Of Is freight and pas- senger depots, The penalty for violating the law ts $500. oUt first giv a Railroad Smash-Up. WittMantic, Coxn., April 3.—The second gece tion # freight train No. 16, b ston the New York and Ne wertook and Fan into the first section of freight train Moredock’s ledge, near Pomfret, about 5 o'clock this morning. “A'tireman wis hurt and an engine and several cars were piled up, The track was Blocked several hours, but passengers were Urans— ferred at the wreck with but litde delay to travel = —- Fine Sleighing in Ontario. " st, April 3.—A train on the ¢ Tallway reached here pe March Sth. The Suow is , and Uhere fs fne sleighiug. >_ A Buoyant Stock Market ADVANCE OF PRICKS IN WALL STREET TO-DAY, New York, April %.—The Post's fnancial arti- cle says: Stocks opened very dull and in many cases 35 to ie below the closing of last night, but soon Decame stronger, and. though there Was no great activity, prives ad: ed bbe lock to above the closing of las’ by 12 o'clock the market was buo’ western Was & feature, advancing and 2% for the common, Oregon and Trans-Continental was stronger and advanced 1 por ct. ira Pits'bg was also active and higher, odvancing 7% to 224. The remainder of the list wus xlso stronger, bus only advo %. the latter Lake Sh Union F Ivanced \. West- ern Union was very 3 for hares, 1 1064100% for Fackawanna are nereased activity I » WAS an advance Of 230 were about to change the viously to the ‘of the’ money Omaha was The Cotal sale shires. There WS Expressed ye: effect that the ge Market Is toward a very much easter condition | Within afew days, Retes for call loans on stocks Uuls forenoon Were successively 10, 9, 8, 8g and Foreign exchange was steady Unis forenoon with- out much activity. Government bonds were firm and 4 higher forthe extended 53 State bonds were dull but firm. Ratiroad be were strong but unchanged, except in the 8 Carolina Ine comes, which Were 1 per cent igher and 2 per cent for the seconds. Telegraphic Briets. The livery stable of D. F. Pope, at Hud Mass., Was burned this morning. Fourteen out o twenty-seven horses were burned t th. Insure ance about 0, which do: ot cover the loss, Henry Moffett, democratic ex-mayor of Burling- ton, died in that city yesterday at the of 53 years. He was “also a ex-member of New Jersey house of assembly. ‘The time for the meeting of the Vermont Meth Odist conference at St. Albans, Vt den nitely changed to April @th) Bishop Harris, of New York, will pi ide ————— The Markets, April -Virwinia 6, consolidated, 3 Dew ten-fortien, 32, new April 9.—Cotton dull—mtadting, 9%. Unchaled. Wheat—sou BALTIMOR! 38 ARLE Flour—firm und 8 ine, 1.21%; western lower western Inixed, spot, 463 rn whi lads. ao., 8. Kye steady and Provisions uni cod corn, chiels, ‘outs, 3,000 bushels. ry hols. "Shipments—wheat, ———— Eight-ffour Back Pay Claims. THE THST CASE IN PHILADELPRIA. The taking of evidence in the case of W. R Thompson against the United States for back pay was begua In Pulladelphia yesterday. Thompson 1s a boss Joiner at League Island navy yard, and he claims $447.62) back pay from the time Secre- tary Thompson's ten-hour order went Into effect unull It was reset Secretary Chandier, pst, PIL is @ test Of the claims against the gc for back pay. By its fate stand or fall the similar claims of thousands of workinen In te navy yards, arsenals and other government departments, Involving about a iiliton and a halt of dollars, “Gov. Butler was to have conducted the case in person, but belng necessarily kept away, his partner, 0. D. Barrett, of this city, rd it, Notting of special interest was’ a until a witness projnced the time-book of the Joiner department. Then the government's coun. Sel, according to the Philadelphia papers, threat ened liltn with dismissal from his postion because of “taking government property awsy trom the Ravy yard.” ” Mr. Barrelt sald Ue witnesses would be protected, and they need not be intimidated. It Was subsequently discovered that the witness 4s not now in gove tn 5 OVERCOMING OBSTACLES IN THE PROSECUTION OP THE Worx. The work on the Potomac flats will be pushea ahead with vigor as soon as the weather is such that therescan be uninterrupted progress. ‘The contractor has met with mafiy obstacles, and It 1s fortunate for the District that he 4s a man of pluck toovercome them. The deposit taken from above the Long bridge is found to be of the consistency of putty, and when dumped on the fats will not spread of itself over the surface of the ground To overcome this the contractor may have to erect @ botler and use hose, the water to be foroed by steam upon the depdstt, so as to wash ic over the surface. For the reason'that the deposit Is $0 con~ sistent the contractor recently met an obstacle ip the failure of the cars he had built to dump the loads. ‘This has now been overcome. Major Halas has recommended the letting of the contract for stone for the Sea Wall to a contractor named Gile bert, who putin a bid next the lowest. The low. est Didder’s bid was informal, he says Senator Ransom, who is in the city, takes deep interest im the Work, and 1s closcly watching its progress ——_ We. A. Martie, of Illinois, was to-day appointed 8 Orst-class clerk in the Interior deparunent. ‘Tae Mexican PREsIDENT's MeseAGR.—In bis mea President Gonz des Stites that he will present. the draft of a come mercial treaty with United States to the sen ate for ratification when be deems that the