Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-12-02

playing on ths:bypothesis that the more i'm
probable tie stories he publishes as from
Washin gton, the more certainly will they be
swallowed by tho Hsrafd's readers. Its COZ
respondents account of the message sounds
very much as though tho President had invi-
ted him, on account Of the special love he
necessarily bears the Herald, to free read
ing ont, ere having it read in Cabinet meet
ing while he announces the law to the Pres
ident and Secretary of State with reference
to their duty in the Nicaragua imbroglio with
refreshing emphasis, indeed. Nor does he
seem at all at loss to know just what the
House will do with the Speaker, in perhaps q
week at farthest. Verify We do live in fast
newspaper age, indeed
At It Again The absent members of the
House-of whom 50 failed to answer to their
names yesterdsy-if no other psrsons-wers
hardly prepared to find the Kansas question
so soon generating a muss in the hall. The
telegraphic accounts of yesterdays proceed.
ings will bring them hither without further
delay, doubtless. The proportions Of the ab
sentses yesterday were three for the admis-
sion of General Whitfield to his seat, to one
against his admission. So with full House,
it is already clear that the opposition Of the
Republicans upon the Kansas question will be
unavailing, their majority on tho highest vote
given yesterday being but seven,
Removals and Appointments. hear
that the Doorkeeper Of the House of Repre-
sentstives yesterday made the following
changes among the public employees under
him. Viz:
Geo. W. Rogers, of Conn, removed, and T.
F. Clark, of Conn.,, appointed in his stead
compensation ST 500 per annum.
j. R. Sweeney, of New York, removed, and
John Upton, of New York, appointed in his
stead-compensation 81, 200 per annum.
A. Dean, House folder, removed, and
A. c. Orasof Mich, has been appointed in his
stead--oompensstion SIS per month.
Fremont in California. overwhelming
humiliation of tho Fremont electoral ticket
in California, of which news reached Us yes.
terday, is received with ill-grace by tb at gen.
tleman' s supporters in Congress. Most Of them
had foolishly conceived that be would run we'll
there The truth ie, he Is best known there
Or, in other words, the people Of California
very generally personally comprehend the ex-
tent Of the folly and imposture involved in his
nomination for the Presidency, the discharge
Of the functions of which require at least come
thing like capacity for craftsmanship.
The People.-The rotunda of the Capitol
and gallaries of both houses of Congress were
crowded yesterday, much more than usual on
the opening day of a session Accustomed as
We are to judging of such matters, We con.
Guided, from an inspection of the throng, that
there are in Washington just now twice rs
many strangers as usual at this period of De-
cember. This argues a crowded city tor US
this winter. The more the msrricr, say the
good folks Of Washington.
The Presidential Election The news ire
ceived yesterday making it certain that Call.
fornia has voted for Buchanan, at length en-
ables US to say that he has received every
electoral vote originally claimed by the Star
for him and none others. We mention the fact
as an illustration Of the acc uracy with which
the Star counsels its readers, in such matters
Court Of Claims. the case Of
Dennis Cronan was argued by Mr. Blair, the
Solicitor for the Government. Mr.. Phillips
replied, and the case was submitted
F. J. Thibault, of San Francisco, California,
and J Howard Coult Of Santa Cruz, CslifOr-
MIA, were APPOINTED commissioners to take ties.
timOny.
The Court gave notice that they should con-
tinue to hear the cases on the trial docket for
this month; after which they would take up
for one month the law docket. Adjourned.
The Supreme Court met yesterday at their
room in the Capitol; presentation. Roger B.
fancy, Chief Justice and Hons. John Nc
V. Daniel, Robert G Grier, Benz. r. Curtis,
and John A. Campbell, Associate Justices
The Chief Justice announced to the bar that
the Court would commence the call Of the
docket to-day, under the 36th rule. The
court then adjourned.
The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Depsrtment.-On yesterday, lst December,
there were Of Treasury warrants entered on
the books Of the Department
For the redemption of Stocks.... Sl,lS5 81
For the Treasury Department. los, 1906 70
For tho Interior Oepar TIM ,nt..... 5,47I 20
For Customs. .................. 432 So
On account of the Navy......... 1905 49
From miscellaneous sourcss...... Is 90