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NEW POLICE COMMISSIONERS

The President has nominated Gen. Peter F,
Bacon, of this city, Police Commissioner, in
place of Sayles ]. Bowen, whose term has ex
pred, and Charles S. English, of Georgetown,
in place Of w. H. Tenney, whose term likewise
expired. These appointments will give great
satisfaction to the order loving portion of the
community, who wish TO see the laws energeti-
cally enforced, and some check put upon the
appalling increase Of crime in our midst. The
situation of Police Commissioner in these
times should be no sinecure, or position to be
used for personal emolunent or ad vantage.
The best, purest and most energetic men oh.
tairable should be placed there, men who
will labor with an eye single to the public
good. We believe that the public of both
Washington and Georgetown will, with entire
unanimity, recognise in Messrs Bacon and
English the sort Of men described above AZ
needed for the place.
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A CANAL FROM WARRINGTON TO ANsApo

A great internal improvement enterprise is
embraced In the act to incorporate the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Canal Company, which
has passed the Maryland Senate by q unani-
nous vote, and is now under consideration in
the House of Delegates. The charter makes
the capital stock Of the company three millions
OF dollars, 70 be divided into shares of one hun.
drsd dollars each. 1t is the design of the cor
Torators TO cut a canal to and from point on
the Severn river TO the Potomac, or to any
branch or tributary thereof. The canal is to
commence at Round Bay, point some seven
miles above Annapolis, on the Severn river,
and the head of navigation on that stream and
will run distance of twenty miles over an al
most perfectly level country, 10 the headwaters
OF the eastern branch of the Potomac at Bladens-
burg. The canal will run in an almost direct
line, and will require no lockage whatever
This Is certainly an important undertaking,
and Is designed for the accommodation of the
Cumberland coal trade, reaching the District
Of Columbia by the Chesapeake and Ohio canal,
which may thence be taken without tranship-
ment, across to Annapolis, making that point
eventually an immense coal depot. Should
the bill finally pass the house. it is proposed
TO put all the force obtainable AT work at once,
so that the great improvement shall be COM
pleted at the earliest day possible.
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LOCAL NEWS.

CHARGE OF BIGAMY.-Daniel Nelson, a con-
traband living on Sth street east near Mary
land avenue, was arrested yesterday by officer
Leaves on the charge Of bIgamy, preferred by
his second wife, Emily Nelson, and last eve
ming the case was heard by Justice Walter. 1t
appeared from the evidence and the statement
OF parties that Nelson came from Virginia and
over TWO years ago his wife and ten children
We're sent South before the Con federate armies:
that after he came here he married the com
piaindnt who was cogniZant of all the facts,
with the understanding that If his first wife
should appear the complainant should give
up all claim to him. short time since
the first wife appeared, with her ten children,
and Nelson left the complainant, according as
alleged, to the terms Of the agreement but the
complainant having had a child by him. was
not satisfied, although the defendant agreed 10
pay two months house rent for the complain :
ant and TO support the child, to give her q start
and obtained the warrant for his arrest on the
charge Of bigamy. Justice Walter dismissed
the case.
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ORDER FROM GEN. GRANT IN RELATION
TO DESERTIONS

In consequence of the large number of de.
sertions from the regular army during the pas,
few months, Gen. Grant has issued an order
calling upon commanders OF departments and
regiments to take the most stringent measures
for checking the evil, and to cause inspections
TO be made to discover and remove the causes
The state of discipline Of companies, and treat.
ment Of enlisted men by commissioned Of
GERS, will be particularly investigated, with
view TO preventing harsh and arbi
Irary treatment and illegal punishments
To secure prompt arrest and punishment
of deserters, commanding officers of com.
panies Will forward direct to the Adiutant
General, at least once in ten DAYS, lists of de.
serters, giving their places of residence, a full
personal description, and any facts connected
win them which may lead to their discovery
and apprehension. All recruiting officers will
take special pains to cause the apprehension.
by their recruiting parties, and by citizens, OF
every dsserter from the regular army who can
be found within their reach. and a reward Of
thirty dollars may be paid for each deserter.
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xxxIxrH CoNGREsS-FIRsr SESSION
SATURDAY, February 3.

SAII RUAh, tbruAry ).
THE SENATE was not in session to-day
The HOUSE was engaged on the Senate bill
charging the powers of the Freedmen's Bu-
reau.
Mr.. Marshall, Of Ill, opposed the bill, re-
garding II as contrary to the intent of the Con-
stitution. There was no warrant for Congress
becoming the common almoner, and taking un =
known millions from the pockets OF the toIlinc
millions, and distributing the money among
those who have recently become free He re-
garded this House as a revolutionary tribunal
and Jacobir assembly, to register the edicts
of dictatorship.
Mr.. Hubbard, Of Conn, supported the bill,
howing that the subject would always be sub
jeet to the control of Congress, and that the
estabIis hment of the bureau was necessary. He
contended it was constitutional.
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SMUGGLING INTO FLORIDA

Judge Sargent, Commissioner of Customs,
has just received letter from an agent sta.
toned on the Florida coast, who has been in
the navy and on blockade duty along that
coast. He says there is no little smuggling 90
ing on in those parts. He meets some of his
Old acqnalntances who were engaged in run
ming the blockade during the rebellion aoyY
following this unlawful business
The Collector at Key West, Mr.. Howe, re-
Gently bad his suspicious aroused concerning a
Vessei on inc hey, sent revenue cutter after
her and had her brought in. She proved 10 he
smuggier bound for Tampa Bay, and the
Captain was obliged to pay duty on his cargo.
amounting to 1890 The Captain of the SNUG
glsr said he would have to look up another
cruising ground, as paying duties would ruin
his bu sineSS
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A RELIEVED CONSCIENCE

The "Conscience Fund yesterday received
pretty heavy contribution from a repentant
sinner, amounting to $500, which was sent to
Secretary McCulloch in a letter post-marked
w ashiDgton, February 4, 1866, by person
who did not make himself known, but who
said that the money rightfully belonged to the
United States, though many would think II
honestly obtained, and returned Ut because he
considered clear conscience worth more than
any amount of money. The money was trans
United In the shape of interest notes, which
having been sold, the proceeds, amounting to
IS, so, Were placed in the hands Of Treasurer
Spinner, who deposited the same to the credit
of the United States
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FREEDMEN'S BUREAU.

General Sprague, Assistant Commissions
Of the Bureau for the States Of Missouri and
Arkansas. has made his report to Gen. How.
ard for the quarter ending December 81. 1865
He reports the feelings Of hostility to the Gov.
eminent in the southern and southwestern mart
of Arkansas to be still very intense r. w
CAN'T, who was formerly the rebel General
CAN'T, is now thorough going Union man,
and Is in the employment OF the Bureau as a
civilian agent. He gives II as his candid opn.
ion that If the Freedmen's Bureau is not con.
knowledge OF the people, the freedmen viii, he
starved, murdered, or forced into a condition
far worse than slavery. Labor is in great de-
mand, and high wages are being offered. In
some parts Of Arkansas there is considerable
suffering from poverty, which is being relieved
by the agents Of the Bureau as speedily as pos
sIble ~
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COURT.MARTIAL SENTENCES

Private Patrick Mahoney. LIST independent
company, v. r. g., was tried before a court
martial on the charge of violation Of the fifteth
Article Of War and drunkenness, found guilty,
and sentenced to forfeit ten dollars of his
monthly pay for four months, and to be con-
lined al hard IL Dor for four months. Private
lhomas Barrett, same company, was found
guilty OF violation Of the forty sixth ArtI-
Gle OF war and drunkenness, and sentenced
to forfeit five dollars of his monthly pay for
nye months, and TO be confined at hard labor
Tor the same period. Private John Baker OF
the same company, was found guilty. of drunk
enness on duty, and sentenced to be dishonor-
ably discharged the service, with loss of all
pay and allowances, and to be confined at hard
labor for the period CT six months. The sem
fences were all confirmed by Maj. Gen. Augur,
commanding department
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WHITE HOUSK

The largest assembly known for a long time,
was in attendance to-day at the Executive
Mansion. The halls and rooms were thronged
until the last moment, with persons awaiting
an opportunity TO speak to the President.
Among those admitted to an audience were
Governor Parsons. of Alabama; Senators J. p.
Stockton, ID. ). Norton, Minnesota; b. Gratz
Brown, Missouri; and J. II. Lane, Kansas
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MoRTUARY RECORDS OF THE ARMY

The entire mortuary records of the death and
burial Of soldiers and others of the Union
armies are now coming into the Office Of Lieut..
Colonel j. nj. Moore, A. q. NJ. Depot of Wash
ington. where a full and complete record of
all that relates TO the national cemeteries will
be kept for reference.
Colonel q. Ii. Cadwallader, A. q. NJ, having
been directed to inspect Belle Isle, Va, in order
TO ascertain the number and condition of the
Union soldiers there buried, reports that a
tract about one hundred yards square has been
set apart on the Isle, inclosed with a substan-
tial board fence, which contains $50 bodies; of
which l23 are legibly marked with good head
and foot boards
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CONGRESS.

The Senate is not in session to day, and the
House-Mr. Washburne in the chair, Speaker
Colfax having gone to Hartford, CT, to lecture
there to-night-is hammering away in set
speeches upon the Freedmen's Bureau bill.
The bill will come up for a vote on Monday,
and the next business taken up by the House
will be the Bankrupt bill.
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MINISTER TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
1t Il believed that upon the recognition OF tn ,
Dominican Republic taking place (as recon-
mended by President johnson in his message to
Congress yesterday Gen. VIM. l.. Cazneau, a
resident merchant there, will be appointed
United States Minister. The accomplished
wife Of Gen Cazneau is better known here
abouts as Cora Montgomery" a fluent writer
upon Cuban and other topics.
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German Opera i'm Rnston.

BOSTON, Feb. 3.-Grovers Grand German
Opera closed their season to day with a NATL
nee. The house was filled to repletion. The
public and press unanimously accord to the
Germans, their superiority over the Italian
Opera. Every Opera by them was given in a
style seldom, IL ever, equaled before They
will open liz Washington on Monday next and
in Baltimore on FEBRUARY 18th
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THE SPEECH OF THAp srEyENs

The RtpubIlcAn press OF the country almost
without exception, so far as we have seen. ia
out in rebuke Of the disgracefuI speech made
by Thaddeus Stevens, assailing the President.
In fact, the only ex ception we note, is that of
the Washington Chronicle, which Landed the
buffoOnery and mud-flinging OF Stevens as
!'equalling and recalling the grandest efforts of
patriotic eloquence during the Revolutionary
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NO CLERKS TO BE DISCHARGED

The statement made by some of the news.
papers that the clerical force of the Ordnance
department numbered. at the close Of Janu-
airy, one hundred and forty, and that on the LIST
OF eoruary II would be reduced TO forty, is all
q mistake. The last reduction in the Clerical
force OF this Department occurred in last July.
since which time no discharges for the pur-
pose OF reduction has taken place There are
al me present time eighty civilian clerks and
TWO detailed clerks in the bureau, and no re-
duction OF that force is now contemplated
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PARHONa

But few pardons were granted to- day, al.
though large number are ready for the sigma.
ture Of the President, and many more are In
preparation. VIM. Maxwell and John Bur
CESS, Of the District Of Columbia, who were
sentenced to two years Imprisonment for man.
slaughter, were pardoned out to-day
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FLIGHT OF THE {

FLIGHT OF THE CONFEDERATE GEN. For
REsT.-A cairo despatch states that Gen. w.
Ii. Forrest having heard, upon what he sup
posed reliable authority, that the Secretary Of
" ar bad issued an order for his arrest and de-
portation to Washington for trial by a military
has gene TO Mexico.
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BURGLARIoUs ATTENPTs.-Iast night two
attempts at burglary was made on Louisiana
avenue, between 9th and 7th streets. The
grocery establishment OF j. G. Whitwell & 20.
was entered, but nothing taken except q few
Counterfeit fractional currency notes. Mosas
L. Parker's painting establishment WA 3aAso
entered, and the books and papers in his IN.
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ARA IST.ANna

1t is said that General Sherman has written
letter in which he states that he only intended
to locate the negroes who followed his army
on the Sea Islands OF South Carolina tempo
rarily. This may lead to the defeat of the
section of the Freedmen's Bureau bill granting
them possessory titles for three years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-03

- Major General ]. w. Fessenden, who has
lust been mustered out OF service, has accepted
the position of Superintendent OF the New
Company, Of which General Joseph T.. John
ston Is President. General Fessenden's head
quarters will be at Boston.
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THE INJUNCTION CAsK-The inJunctio1 60
Lewis Clephane, ~. y. Robbins, and u H
Crossman, against the Mayor and Corp0fAtioa
OF Washington, to restrain the payment OF Ne
expenses Of the late special election on negro
suffrage, has been set for a hearing before Chief
Justice Cartier, in chambers, for O'Clock ON
Tuesday next
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GENERAL LAND OVFIcr

The General Land Once has Just received
the returns of survey of the Rancho Santa
isabel, Cal, embracing IL, i.l2 acres, being a
mexican title claimed by Francisco Arce. The
oc1ect OF presenting the papers TO the Depart
ment being TO obtain patent from the United
States for the Rancho
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EQUITY RKTwKEN q

DIFFICULTY BETWEEN COUNSEL his
morning, during the argument OF Mr.. Bradley,
Sr., in the gold case OF Peyton agt Sweeney
& Huyck, in the Circuit Court, Judge Olin,b
Mr. Riddle remarked that statement made
by Mr.. Bradley was untrue. Mr.. Bradley
advanced towards Mr.. Riddle, and said
that IL he repeated the remark he would slap
his face, or words 70 that effect. Mr.. Riddle
Immediately rose from his seat, when the Court
ordered both TO their seats.
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NeW KoHE MarEafs

NEW YORK, Feb. 3--Cotton dull al 4sa49c
Flour firm and five cents higher, except South
ern, winch Is unchanged. Wheat advancing.
Corn dull and dropping. Beef steady. Pork
heavy and unchanged. Whiskey nominal
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DEAD BARr.-AbOut nine O'Clock this morn
ing, Officer Grant, of the Fourth Ward, found
in the mouth OF the sewer at the corner OF An
and T. streets, the body OF 4 white female in
FAINT, which he took TO the station, where IL
awaits an inquest
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. Feb. 3.-Flour inactive and
heavy. Seeds quiet; Glover s4. Wheat dull
Corn heavy; White s9a9O; Yellow rs. Proyi-
AT
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CoPYRIGHTs.-During the year 1855 there
were ITO copyrights secured in this District by
entry in the clerks Office OF the District Supe-
nor Court, embracing a number Of books, pho
tographs, &c.
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Arrest.

ST. Louis, Feb. 3.-General CoolbrouRh
who has been engaged in various building on
erations in different parts Of the country, was
arrested here to-day.
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New RookR.

THR OFFICIAL DIRECTORY AND LAW REGIS
TER FOR THE UNITED STATES for the year 1866
BY John Livingston, of the New York bar
For sale in this city by Hudson Taylor. This
work contains the names and places of resi-
dence OF all lawyers in the United States and
Territories, executive, judicial and county off,
Gers, commissioners OF deeds, notaries public,
times and places Of holding court, with much
other information useful to every lawyer and
business man.
From the author, Matthew Ryan, we have
his ingenious demonstration OF the celebrated
Theorem Euclid !, Axiom ~" with appendix
containing the philosophy OF the demonstra-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-03

PETTY LARoKNr-festerday, Jas. McCol-
each was arrested by Oficer Leach. OF the
Third Ward, for the larceny Of piece OF ba-
con from Jacob Miller, in the Northern Mar
ket: Justice Thompson examined the case,
aAd sent him TO jail for court.
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CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Fisher.-Yes terday,
after our report closed, James A. Tuck. CON
victed of the larceny of 4 horse, was sentenced
to the Albany penitentiary.
Henry Fletcher, convicted Of larceny. WAS
sentenced TO Is months in the pepitenttarv
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DEPOsITARy AuruoRIzrn

The Treasurer of the United States Yesterday
oesignated the Lewisburg National Bank Lew
isonrg, pennsylvania, as depositary OF pub
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-02-03

~General Scott left Key West, January H.
fer New Orleans, in the United States steamer
Massachusetts,.
ga letter from Governor Morton, of In
diana dated January Sd, states that he is some
what better.
- The Southside Railroad bridge over the
James river has been completed, and trains
passed over il on Tuesday.
~The receipts from internal revenue yes-
tercay amounted to S2,06i ,O7l.53
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MKTZRROTT HALL-This fine new hall, over
the handsome music store of w. Ct. Metzerott
is nearly completed. 1t is a neat and elegan:
saloon, 100 feet long by Is feet wide, and will
accommodate over 800 persons. Cane-seat arm
chairs have been provided for the comfort Of
visitors. A large platform, capable Of accom-
odating about 100 performers, is erected on the
north end Of the hall. The walls are prepared
for frescoing, which will be done as soon as the
season becomes favorable. For the present IL
Is heated by two large stoves, but ii is the in
tention of the proprietor to introduce the steam
heating process by another season. Thus, CEN
trally located and elegantly furnished, this hall
will undoubtedly become popular and fash
ionable resort tor concerts, balls, &c
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APPOINTED Mr.. F. A. Tasker, Of New
Hampshire, has received the appointment O.
Second Assistant Examiner In the Patent or
fee.
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THE STAR.

Senators and Representatives can have the
pA1Y EVENING STAR delivered regularly and
promptly At their residences, in wrappers, BY
ordering Il through the Secretary Of the Senate,
the Clerk OF the House Of Representatives, or
at the once Of the STAR, corner Of llth street
and Psnnsylvania avenue.
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THE WASHINGTON CANAL CoMPANY-Mr
Morrill, yesterday introduced q bill to tncor-
porate a company with this title, for the pur-
pose Of leasing and using the Washington
canal.
1t provides for the narrowing OF the canal on
the north side, making the width sixty feet from
Seventeenth street west, sixty feet from Sixth
street west to Il street south, and it's present
width from b street south to its outlet on the
Eastern Branch. The depth required is four
feet at all times and the sides must be so walled
or secured as to be of sufficient height and
strength to allow the use of steam vessels. The
work must be finished by January ], 1871,
Otherwise these privileges granted shall lapse.
Ii shall have at least one loot OF water at all
times after twelve months from the passage of
the act; and the incorporators shall pay into
the treasury of the city a sum eq ual TO the ave-
rage income of the canal for the last ten years
The incorporators are allowed to rent any
lands reclaimed by this improvement of the
canal, and to charge and collect wharfage.
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SECOND edition.
O'CLOCK p. M.
4 O'CLOCK p. N.


WASHINGTON, February ) ie66
Jay Oeeke & Co. furnish the following quo.
ATOMS of Government securities.
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We would remind our friends and customers that
our stock Of the above goods fs kept com
goods direct can supply the best quality ct
as low prices a. medium grades are usually ~
sold In pothern cities. PLATED WAR; And
CUTLERY Of the best class.
WEBB BEvERID0R,
504 Odd Fellows Hall
- N-l0s Seventh street
DAPERHANGIEGs-A large assortment, Of
Il the lowest cash prices, At
MARKRITERp.
No 4S6 7th street,
il Dsws doors above Odd Fellows all
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ID o o = 8,
800 bushels Of prime Jackson WHITE POTA
Tolls just arrived and for sale from vessels in lots
to suit purchasers by
fe2.6ts S5Water street Gaorns.o,
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PERSONAL.

| AIDES WISHING TO LEARN the art Of ma
king WAX FLOWERS can do so by calling At
No. 3e1 sire et. between 4th and 9th SITS Flow
ers made te order for receptions and parties St.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PER-
l. sons who had placed claims for collection in
the hands OF the late George f. Hugely, that they
can obtain them from the undersg ned
fe33ts Bet Mass avenue And at