Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-30

There 10 no question of the facts of the alter
alton, which shows plainly enough when closely
examined. The marriage certificate, or return
on which the entry was originally made, is
preserved, and itself proves the forgery charged
to have been psrpstratsd. CA Arundel was
the attorney managing the case, and presented
the certificate Of the correctness Of the forged
entry The Bureau claims to have evidence,
We understand, proving that Arundel was
aware that the marriage was In 1794, not in
1898, and therefore presented the paper with
Q full knowledge Of its faldty. An United
States deputy marshal of Virginia passed
through this oity yesterday, with the prisoner
In charge, sn route for Richmond. While
here, Arundel had On interview with the Com
missioner, and protessed to be entirely ignor.
ant Of the charge against him.
Leave Of Absence We hear that M. sar-
tigss, the French Minister, and Baron Gerolt,
the Prussisn Minister accredited to this Gev-
eminent, contemplate visiting Europe soon,
both having obtained leave of absence from
Warrington to that end.
There are, by the BY, but few foreign min.
listers now In this city, most Of those stationed
here being In New York and elsewhere at the
north. Mr.. Stekel, the Russian Charge, went
to New York few days since, rumor says to
keep an eye upon English 6llibustering to got
recruits for the Queens Crimean army.
Seizure Of Diamond Rings.-we learn that
in the recent search in Boston barber for tho
money stolen from q passenger on the Africa
package Of twenty-six diamond rings, not
entered on the ships manifest, was discovered,
and was seized as being intended to be intro
duced without the payment of duties. They
were in the possession of an Englishman
named Salmon, passenger.
Building up the Public Lands.-The General
Land Office have advices from their subordi
mates at the land Offices in Plattsburg, Mo-,
in the extreme northwestern corner Of the
State, from which it appears that the receipts
for lands there is now unprecedented in the
history Of the land transactions of the Govern.
men. in that immediate section of the Union.
Light-Vessels and Light Houses on the
Texas Coast and Louisiana We have seen
communication from an intelligent ofScer,
giving glowing account of the condition and
present utility of the light houses and light
boats on the coast Of Louisiana and Texas
There are none on United States coasts better
kept at this time, or answering the expecta-
tions of the navigator better. It will be rscol-
lectsd that year ago they were in bad con.
dition.
The Portland, Me-, Custom House, Marine
Hospitals, &e.-The contract for the construc-
ton of the Portland Marine Hospital with
Ford & Miller, of Fall River, Mass, having
been executed several days ago, it is supposed
that they have commenced the work. The
contract for the new custom house at Portland
with Poland q Cummings, Is supposed at the
Treasury Department to have been signed by
them on Friday last.
Declared OR-The ceremony Of declaring
the awards Of the contracts for carrying the
malls in the southsrs section of the United
States. took place this morning in the great
hall Second story of tho Post Office Depart
ment. A large number Of contractors were
present, and every thing went of satisfactori-
ly and pleasantly.
The Board Of Land Commissioners at Vim
cenres, Indiana.-This board, for the settle
mont of titles, convened under the act Of July
9th last, Is now fully organised and in active
operation. John Law, Esq Of Indiana, is
the Commissioner associated with the Register
and Receiver
Bevenue Cutter Service. Mason, Jr,
has been appointed to Sd Lieutenancy In the
U. s. r. NJ, and ordered to the revenue cut.
ter Joseph Lane, under orders for the West
Coast, vice Auchinoloss, dismissed.
Third Lieutenant Henry Key, has been or.
dered to the revenue cutter Joseph Lane.
Removed -This morning Mr.. Josiah F.
Polk, ofthis city, was removed from his third
class 81, 800 per snnum) elerkship in the Office
of the Second Auditor of the Treasury
The Current Operations CT the Treasury
DoPartmsnt.-0n Saturday, tho 18th April,
thcr; were Of Treasury Warrants entered on
the books Of the Department
For the redemption of stock...... ST., 207 81
For paying Treasury debts. 800 90
For the Customs. ................ 7S,773 SO
Fer covering into the Treasury
from customs. .................. sS1,s 1853 40
For covering into the Treasury
from Lands. .................. 1865 %
For covering into tho Treasury
from miscellaneous sources.... $3.50 so
For the War Department. 1888 A
For tho Navy Department. 1855 %
For thu Interior Denartment IL A10 90