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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKET-The maria,
opened with moderate demand for FIour
There being no receipts from the western de-
pots, sales are made from the stock on hand.
DAY remains unchanged. Supers, 50 TO 80 d.
Extras, 50 IS TO Stops, and for choice brands as
high as Sl050; Family, SI3 to SIS. wheat-No
sales 10 justify fair quotations. Corn-Demand
moderate. Last sales 50 TO s. cents for yellow
and white, shelled.
PoRK.-There is a demand for small lots of
small hogs, the selling price being S1i per 100
lbs. There were no offerings at wholesale this
morning, and the stock in hand was light No
arrivals from the country.
PORT OF GRORGRTowN. Entered -Schrs
Statesman, Nickerson, from New York Ham,
ilton, Ogden, do: steamers j. Gibson, Young,
do; Philadelphia Fultz, Philadelphia
Cleared-Steamers Baltimore, Lewis, for New
York; John Gibson, Young, do.
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RESTORATION VERSUS RECONSTRUCTION

N.
The President of the United States, in his
annual message, gave to Congress and the
country his views on the relations of the States
to the General Government, and his plain and
practical ideas of the necessary measures to
secure lasting and prosperous nationality and
unity. Having taken, in the recess of Con-
gress, the initiatory steps to restore the South
ern States 10 their former positions, the plan is
continued, and now we read of the recognition
ofGovernors recently elected taking the place
OF those only Professionally appointed by the
President to facilitate the work of restoration
the time having arrived when in his judg-
ment, sthe care and conduct of the proper
affairs" OF the State ssmay be RENTED to the
Constitutional authorities chosen by the peo-
pie thereof, without danger TO the peace and
safety Of the United States'' And, besides, the
assent Of the several Southern Legislatures to
the anti-slayery amendment 70 the Constitution
OF the United States is regarded by the
Executive branch as valid, and has been
counted among the necessary number of States
TO give to this amendment the full force and
effect of law. This is restoration"
On the other side-the Congressional-a ioint
committee has been appointed to inquire into
the condition of the late so-called Confederate
States, and to see whether any or all of them
are entitled TO representation in the National
councils, and in this connection II may be add
ed, that leading Congressman in both branches
premeditate treating these States as conquered
territory, and providing for them territorial
governments, with a view to the reformation
of States. This is reconstruction.
Now it is evident that these two plans are
not in accord.
The recognition by Congress Of what the
President has done, and is doing, would bring
before that body the sole question Of Judging
Of the elections, qualifications and returns of
the members elect, while a refusal TO recognize
his acts would place the Congress in. antagenism
TO the President.
We have merely stated the question to shsw
that there is wide gulf to be bridged 10 unite
The Executive and the Legislative households
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SAVINGS BANKS FOR FREEDMEN.

Mr.. ]. w. Alvord, Inspector of Schools and
Finances Of the Freedmen's Bureau, has Just
returned from a tour through The Southern
Banks at Richmond, Wilmington, Charleston,
Beaufort, Savannah, Mobile, New Orleans,
Vicksburg, Huntsville, Nashville, Memphis
and Louisville. He states that all classes in
the States lately in rebellion are fast becoming
reconclled to their new relations, but that il
will be necessary for the Government TO keep
a strong power in these States for some time
longer, to secure justice to all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

APPLE SPECTATORS BROUGHT TO GRIEF
One of The largest apple dealers in the country,
named Marshall, of New York, has failed, and
numerous persons in Western New York,
farmers and agents, have lost heavily in con-
sequence. The Rochester papers report that
one Of Marshall's agents, who was worth
S3OOOO, has lost all, while many farmers have
lost the price of their entire crops. Some of the
banks are said to have an unpleasant amount
of apple paper. The apple speculation was
oyerdone.-Bost0n Trdrelsr
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FRANCK TAYLOR.
10y WIN. L. WALL 4 CO., Auctioneers
~ South corner Penn. avenue and 9Th street.

RI WEN. q. WALL CO., Auctioneep,
- South corner Penn. avenue and eth street
SPECIAL AND PEREMProRY SALE or A
LANCE STOCK OF A DEALER DECLINING
BUSINESS, AT AUCTION.
On TUESDAY MORNING, January 2, COM
mencing at 10 O'Clock, will SELL At our Auction
Rooms, very large stock Of Ready made Clothing,
Shirts, Dry Goods, Cloths, Csssimeres, &C., COM
400 Ready made Coats, Of Fashionable style, and
well made
Linen and Fancy Shirts and Vests
Cloths and Cassi neres
Delaines, Muslins, Cottons
Merinoes, Prints, Poplins
Lawns, Hosiery, Shawls
Skirts. Silks, Umbrellas
Boots and shoes
Cloth Hats and Cars
Trunks, Valises, and Bags
Ladies Csats and Sacks
With variety of 9th er Goods, all OF which will
be sold without reserve.
Terms cash.
deN WI. WALL CO, Aucts.
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DECISION ON CLAIMS

On an inquiry made by a Provost Marshal,
it was recently decided by the Pay Department
that Provost Marshars and other Members Of
Boards Of Enrolment are not entitled, when
discharged. to the three months pay proper
under the act OF March Sd, 1866, nor to travel
ing allowances to their homes.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Baltimore Markets

BALTIMORE, Dec. 27.-Flour quiet: Howard
Street super, $500 SS.75. Wheat, REGENTS
limited; red firm at 81 .iOaSl So white, 81 s5a
l.S0. Corn dull; white, sSc.; yellow SIC,
Oats steady. Provisions dull. Seeds steady:
Sugars inactive. Whisky very dull at s. 30.
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THE ALEXANDRIA RIOT.

General Anger, commanding the Depart
ment of Washington, has directed an investiga-
ton TO be made into the circumstances of the
riot in Alexandra on Monday, and will bring
all parties responsible for the affair to justice
number of arrests have already been made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

OThe report Of the arsenal explosion last
week was heard IN Annapolis, Maryland.
Owestern apples sold at auction in Spring
field, Mass, on Saturday, at - so TO 81 per Dbl,
a falling OF Of nearly one-half within month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

1HE LONG BRIDGE OUT OF ORDER.-The IN
formation that the drawer on the VIRGINIA siss
OF the Long Bridge is out oforder was received
at the Custom House, Georgetown. this morn
ne. The damage prevents the working of the
drawer, and was caused by floating ice in thu
river. The use of the Georgetown channel
through the bridge will be delayed for a day
or two.
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PATENTa

The estimate Of the number Of patents issued
for the year 1865 shows the aggregate to be
6,60o, an increase Of LOCO over that Of any pre-
vious year. o
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OUR COTTON MANUFACTURES.

Within a quarter of u century after the intro
duction of the power-loom the manufacture of
cotton had obtained the rank which it still
holds, as the first among the great branches OF
paid manufactures. in respect to the value OF
the product, the amount of capital invested,
and number Of persons employed. Its increase
IN the last ten years was in the ratio OF up
wards of ~ per cent, and in the twenty years
preceding lsGO, it was 80 per centum popula-
ton IN the latter period having increased 81
per centum. Notwithstanding the great in
crease and present magnitude of the cotton
manufacture in the United States, amounting
In value TO sos per capita for the entire pop
ulation, and in woven fabrics, to sc \ yards per
head, or more than double the estimated aver
age consumption Of Great Britain, so uniyer.
sal Is the use of cotton goods and the ability to
purchase in the United States, that the domes.
nc manufacture falls short of the demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

GENERAL LAND OFFICE.-Fifty-two thou
sand three hundred and ninety-two acres Were
taken up in November last at the land office of
st. Cloud, Minnesota, over $4,000 of which
were entered for homestead actual settlement,
the remainder having been located with agri-
cultural college scrip. The cash sales for the
same period amounted to S1,413.49. St. Cloud
is near the geographical centre Of the State,
and is situated on the Mississippi river.
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PACIFIC RAILR0AD

Major General Curtis, Colonel Simpson, and
Hon. William M. White, left last night on their
trip West, to perform their duty as commits
sioners Of the Government for the inspection of
the forty mile section of the Pacific Railroad
recently completed beyond Omaha City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

MARETZEKS ITALIAN OPERA TRouPE, at
growers Theater, use one OF =. ID. & H. w
Smiths American Parlor Organs, furnished
oy John r. Ellis, BOG Pa. avenue. A large
assortment OF these superior Organs and
Melodeons always in store, for sale or rent on
easy terms. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

ATTkMPT AT ARsoN.-Last Saturday nigh,
mouse OF Mrs. johnson, on r, near 18th strass
by setting fire to a back building. FortunateIS
IL was discovered by the iourneymen bakers a.
the fire before il had done much damage Tha
case was reported 10 the Chief OF the Fire
Alarm Telegraph, who is very anxious to
nave some OF the incendisry gang who are
operating in this vicinity arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

NEEDS ATTENTION, the sewer corner of l&th
street and +. Mr.. John g. Shafer and wife
came near being dangerously injured through
driving into the sewer At that point last night.
There were no barricades, no signal lanterns,
no gas-light, and the night as dark q Egypt In
consequences Of the heavy fog. I a
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N o T 1 6 E.
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA.

@& &c. &; 3 60
On and after TUESDAY, Dec. 26th, the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad passenger trains will run
daily between Alexandris and Washington az fell
lows:
Leave Alexandria 8 q. m, 10 g. M, p. m, sp.
m. and p. m
Leave Washington q. m f, IL q. m, ap. NIP.
IA. and IL 80 p. m.
In addition the regular Mail Train will run as at
present, leaving Alexandria at $40 O. m. and .,
m, and Washington at q. m. and p. m.
w. II. McGAFFERTY,
General Superintendent.
Alexandria, Va, Dec 25th. de 26-r
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New York MarEets-

NEW YORK, Dec 27.-Cotton quiet at 5Ia5oc
Flour advanced 5a10 cents. Wheat and Corn
qniet: Beef steady. Pork and Lard firm.
Whisky dull.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Fisher.-(Assistant
District Attorney Wilson prosecuting. This
morning, George Curry was found guilty of
an assault and battery on Bridget Lee. Phil
lips for defense.
James Grimes, Indicted for resisting ofncer
J. F. Parker, (trial commenced yesterday was
found guilty, and sentenced to thirty days in
Jail. Drury and Fendall for defence.
John Collins and James Welch, indicted for
larceny Of clothing from q. O. Henning, Were
tried and found guilty, with a Recommendation
to mercy.
Henry Neale, indicted for larceny Of small
amount OF money from John Clark, was ac-
Quilted. Davis for defense.
In the case Of Henry johnson, indicted for
the larceny Of a watch, nolle pros. was en-
tered.
John Kelly, indicted for the larceny of a Goa,
from H. Ribnitzky, was found not guilty. Al.
ken for defense.
Robert Weaver, indicted for the same offence,
plead guilty. s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

SENATOR SUMMERS ATTACK ON THE PREsI-
DENT.-Several of the New England republi-
can newspapers disclaim any responsibility for
MIR. Summers white washing speech-among
them the Hartford Courant, warmly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

LAECENY.-Iesterday, Samuel Scott a COL
ored boy, went in the store of ID. Klineman. ;.s
I'm street. and ran of with pair of pantaloons
He was arrested by Officer Grant and Justica
walter committed him to Jail for hearing,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

SUDDEN DEATH.-Thomas J. Wright, ESQ l.,
an old and prominent citizen of Chambersburg,
Pa, died suddenly, few days ago, of apo
DleXY.
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Ca DkATH OF CAPTAIN wEsr.-This mornirs
on u st oIement L. West died nj his residence
y street, between 18th and 18th strae.s !. o.,
@r;anG illness. Captain West made ,n.nr
nnnsid ny his fine social qualities He bas
S,,as reputation a. an architect. and
guages For long time he was con ,,,ouern lan-
dnr,nn .he once, Capitol Extension. ana
1Ou,ars .ne war was appointed an Assi.tant
Observation-Disclosures Win the rank Of Captain. and
sion for conside rable time ~"PiOi bA1en-
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NEW PATENTa.

There will be issued from the Patent ONCE,
for the week ending January I'd, 1866, l29 new
patents. ~ 80 81 ag vE5trs -.t
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SnkAsp l.ARcENY.-0ficer Mcclellan .rra.,-
~. ustave keissing, alias Murphy, wis ststes
LA ne Is from Bowery, New York. on 49,
tha h se OF tne larceny Of clothing from one az
.ee ooarders at the Arlington House Reissina
.ook lodging there last night al the honse az
was honced by some Of the ladies of the hon.
= ~ go 70 another room than the one assiSnsS
NH, When Sergeant Ecklof and officer M go
gan, who happened 70 be near were c,lias IL .,
oio. So.ng 10 the room found him dressed nm in
eIotnes taken from the room-oyer his b,' "a
ssit ne was taken 10 the station house. So
Jail for court 4Ai''eu nim 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

ASSAULT AND acknowledgements James
Shanahan was arrested by Officer Grant for
an assault and battery on Mrs. Mary Geehan,
court. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

MADAME DELARUE would respectfully an.
W pounce to the public that she has just opened
al her new store in the old stand, handsome and
very complete assortment Of French Fancy
goods, such a. Choice Evening and Bonnet
ilsTers, Chant iy, Guipnre, Vslenciennes, Point
iicle; Ribbons. Beltings, Dress Trimmings and
BUTTONS jet; ST FL, Pearl Iyory Gilt, and every
aquite novel style; Breakfast and Opera Shawls,
W WPeIs Hoodc; Grecisn Hesddresses; Illusion
and Balmoral Skirts; Linen, Embroid er cd and Lace
Ssts OF Collars and Cuffs; Empress Collars; Lace,
Embroidered and Plain Hahkerchiefs; Long and
Short Wells; Veil Nets, Bareges and Grenadines:
FIt Of al kinds; Imported Bonnet Frames:
Kid and other Gloves; Evening Fans: Choice
Fancy Articles, suitable for presents; Perfamery;
Somos. Brushes, &C., &c, all Of which being Of
attention Of the ladies is earnestly invited.
236 Pa: avenue, between 18th land 18th streets,
N B.-A large assortment Of Jouyin's Gloyea
f E iadles and gentlemen, now expected from the
Cuetsm House. de q. Ats
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Affairs In Georgetown,

PRRsoNAL.-Ieneral Stoneman and family
are at Wizards
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LATHS.

I ATHs. ,,ru. LATHs.
20 600 LATHS Just received. and for sale At
Ii. w. HAMILTONS
Building Depot,
oe A-eod No. 562 Seventh street.
ATHS AND ASH LUMBER.
Just received
200 600 LATHs, price $50 perm
1000 feet prime ALBANY ASH ysrfous thick
nesses. T. EDw. CLARKE
Lumber Dealer,
oeN -t near Y. 8. Navy Yard.
FRENCH JUVENILE BooKs-Miue .t u,s
Nuts, vols; Apres lie Travail; Carseries d
une Eerei Ma ante seanne; Prix du Premier Are;
Une petite File du Robinson; Les sendis DIN Jenns
Age Les Petits Bonheurs; Robinson Luisse, vols;
Contes vrais; Les Delices de la Nertu.
Imported by
deZ FRANCK TAYLOR.
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DEATH OF GEO. w. CUTTER, THE PoEr.-On
Christmas day Capt. Geo. W. Gutter, the poet,
formerly Of Kentucky, died at Providence
Hospital. on Capitol Hill, where he was ad-
Commissioner Of Public Buildings About two
weeks since Mr.. q. Cammack, ST., of st. Johns
Lodge Of Masons, Of this city, while visiting
brother mason of Georgia at the hospital, found
Capt. Cutter at the hospital under treatment,
and again on Friday last he saw him, but then
he was insensible, at the time being affected
with paralysis, and he then was sinking rapid
ly. He died on Monday, and some of the
members Of ST. Johns Lodge, into which he
was initiated years ago, this morning attended
his funeral from the undertaking establish
ment of Mr.. A. Buchly, on PeAna. avenue,
where the body was removed after the death
and placed in a handsome coffin. His remains
were inferred with masonic honors in one O
the sites OF st. Johns Lodge in Congressional
Cemetery-the burial service being read by Mr.
Cammack.
Capt. Cutter was a descendant of a Massa-
chusetts family, and was born in @ uebec, Can
ada. In early life he settled In the West, and
practised law in Kentucky until the breaking
out of the war with Mexico, when he raised a
company and joined Taylor's army on the Rio
Grande. He served with him to the close with
distinction. During Taylor's and Fillmore's
Administrations he held a clerkship in the
Treasury Department.
He figured here In the days Of Know Moth
ingism a an orator, and took part in the move
ment. He was man OF considerable ability,
and with his pen made quite reputation, his
poem, " Song Of Steam," having wide popu-
larity. At one time he was strict temperance
man, and spoke for the societies here. In his
youth he was welded to q tragic actress of
some note, from whom he was afterwards di-
vorced, and he married again in the West. He
left here about the close of Mr. Fillmore's Ad-
ministration, and returned again few years
since, but we believe he has not been in any
employment here.
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DEAD LETTER SAbf.-The great sale of ar
icfes accumulated through the year in the
Dead Letter office was commenced on Satur-
day by Boteler, and has been Continued with
the liveliest kind Of bidding ever since. Over
half the immense catalogue is Of articles Of
jewelry, largely of the dollar sort, but with
sprinkling enough OF the genuine to induce q
lively competition. Upwards of 800 articles in
the collection are packages Of patent med
icines, in the shape Of pills, powders, unguents,
oils, old school and new school, allopathic,
Homeopathic, Thompsonian, eclectic, and ali
sorts, for the relief of every malady known to
man or woman. There are over one hundred
and fifty gold supposed to be) watches on the
catalogue, and no end Of silver watches.
Also, an indescribable medley Of all
the varieties Of wares known to civilization.
Amongst the odd articles thus passed through
Uncle Sans mails, finding their way to the
Dead Letter Office, are sets Of shoemaker
tools, packages Of type, ladies' wigs, bundles
Of clothing. duplicate parts of sewing ma
chimes, packages Of felt hats, iron cog wheels,
(small,) lots of lampwicks, dress elevators,
false bosoms (ladies',) shoulder straps, pieces
of piano. lamp burners, hundreds of military
books, &c, &c.
The proceeds from the sales will be depos it,
ed. subject to the order Of the owners, should
any Of them ever turn up.
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RON SAFES FOR SALE,

Herring's Fire and Burglar Proof
E,
Two feet inches wide by feet inches his at
500 9th ST., next to Penna. avenue. de le.lw-
MINCE MEAT CUTTERS,
Avn SAUSAGE CUTTERS.
SAUSAGE STUFFERS,
CLEANERS,
BUTCHER KNIVES
BUTCHER SCALES,
MEAT SAWS,
BUTCHER STEELS,
j. P. BARTHOLOW,
Hardware and Agricultural
Implement Warehouse,
o3e 9TH street, below Penna avenue,
oe lZ-eo2w Washington,
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LOCAL NEWS.

AN ALTERCATToN AT THE NATIONAL HOTEL
1esterday afternoon an alteration took place
Dunbar of Brooklyn, N. ", the contractor for
converting Eord's Theater into a fre-proof
building, and formerly a contractor on the
Washington water works, and Mr.. James Nc
CURE, formerly a paymaster on the water
works, during which the former received two
wounds in the side, which are not OF a danger
Gus character. 1t is alleged that previous to
the difficulty, Mr.. Edward Kinney, a partner
of the former, informed Capt. Mcclure that
Col. Dunbar had remarked at the public table
of the National, that he intended to purchase a
cow-hide in New York, with which he would
chastise him (McG uire) on PENNSYLVANIA ave.
nue., and at the same time showed him Me
Guire) letter from Dunbar, speaking in avery
derogatory manner of Meg uire. Mr.. Kenney
also suggested to Capt. Mcclure that he had
better be cautious. Capt. Meg uire, about four
o'clock, being in the hall of the National, saw
Col. Dunbar and it is alleged, remarked to
him-''Yo on don't seem to know my name" to
which the latter took no notice, and Mcclure
then remarked-"Why did you write letter
derogatory to my characterl Where is that
SOW with which you were going to cow:
ana struck Mcclure, turning him half round
and grabbed him by the cravat, when the latter
drew sword from his cane, with which he
inflicted the wounds and both grappled and
fell, when they were separated by by-standers
Another version is as follows: Col. Dunbar
was going TO the dining room when he was
accosted by Mcclure, who asked him if he
thought he did that he had reason to. Mcclure
then asked. 'Where is the cowhide that Won
bought in New York to thrash me with ~ Dun
bar replied: "Mr. Mcclure, / do not wish to
have any conversation with you to-day:n
when Meg uire retorted: damn you, am pre-
pared TO let your - out here, or in the street
or any place." Dunbar turned to go AWAY
and Mcclure stabbed him twice in the left side
with sword from a cane, when Dunbar
knocked him down and wrested the sword
from him.
After the occurrence Capt. Mcclure pre-.
culed warrant from Justice Walter against
Dunbar, charging him with an assault and
battery; it was served by officer Larrabee
who found Mr.. Dunbar too badly injured TO
be taken before the Justice, and ne gave bail
for hearing. This morning Justice Walter
issued warrant against Mr.. Mcclure on the
oath of Col Dunbar, charging him with an
assault and battery, with intent to kill, and
Roundsman Kelly served it, when he gave
bail for a further hearing
1t is alleged that the ill-feeling between the
parties grows out OF MIR. McGuire's testimony
before the Congressional Committee on the
District, as to the manner in which the work
was done on the Washington Acqueduct.
DIR. w. p. johnson was called in and dressed
Col. Dunbar's wounds, which he found TO be
slight He will be able to be ont in q few days