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Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05
REGULATION OF THE CIVIL SER.
VICE.

Some time since. by leave Of the Uouse
the Hon. Mr.. JEScKEs, of Rhode Island,
among the most practical and astute mem.
bers of that body, introduced "biIl to regu.
late the civil service of the United States. ),
Upon careful examination of the bill, wa
not only approve of the measure, but con.
slider II one Of the most beneficial attempts
to correct an old and growing evil which ba.
ever been submitted to Congress.
1t provides, FIRST, that all appointments in
the civil service, except those to be pomi.
mated by the President and confirmed by the
Senate. "shall be made from those nersons
who shall have been found best oualided for
the performance of the duties of the Offices 10
which such appointments are to be made in
an open aud eop,petrtire sraaiuotiou,n
A board of commissioners, to be appointsd
by the President, with the advice and con.
sent Of the Senate, Is to be established, to be
called the "Civil Service Examination
Board" its duties to be to prescribe the
requisite qualifications for the various
branches and grades of the civil service; to
provide for the examination of all persons
applying for Office; to establish rules govern
ing applications; the time, place, and sub.
jscts upon which examinations shall be had,
the manner of keeping and preservinp the
records thereof; and of perpetuatinp the evi.
dence of such applications, examinations
and qualifications, Every annlicon, ia IN bs
examined personally for appointment into
the civil ssrv;c. of the Initial SIT. M.
rule Of appointment is to be, invariably su.
periority of qualification. Seniority is to be
preserved as the order of promotion and SUP.
plying vacancies, although special examine
tions can at all times be had; and exeepting
"one-fourth of the promotions, - which NAV
be made on account of merit, irrespective of
ssniority-such merit to be ascertaiusd bv
special examination"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05
The Emigration OF Ladies' TO Washing
ton Territory-Morc Fraud.

Pfoceedings were commenced on Saturday
in the civil courts of New York city, by
jerome Buck, Esq, counsel for several more
of the victims Of the Mercer emigration
fraud. The names Of the newly discovered
victims are Mrs. Agnes Peterson, Mrs. A. S.
Stewart, Miss Stewart, Mr.. VIM. McEwep,
Mr.. Arthur McEwon, and Mr.. Peterson. The
circumstances attending these cases are
somewhat different from those heretofore
commenced in the Superior Court. Mercer
represented to the persons named above that
he had been appointed by the Territorial
Government of Washington TO solicit female
emigration to that Territory, and that he
had $50, 900 In gold, which was to be dis
tributed among them, for the purpose of set
Ting them handsomely when they reached
their destination. On these Representations
they were induced to purchase tickets for the
Continental, which they now hold. Four Of
them are numbered so, 9S, 90, and 100, thus
showing that more than the stipulated num-
ber-seventy been disposed Of to
the emigrants.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

The following Is condensed statement Of
the work done In the Second Auditors Office
during the month Of January, 1865:
Description Of accounts settled-Paymas
tiers, 12l; Indian agents, 20i Ordnance, med
ical, and miscellaneous, SIT; Bounty, arrear,
Of pay, &c., 1904; Recruiting service, en-
rolment and draft, sos; Property, ordnano,
and quartermaster's department, 1852
Claims for refundment Of money enormously
taken from supposed deserters, &C., SO. Total
number discounts settled, 1855. Number
Of claims received, registered, and briefed,
20,697; number Of letters written, recorded
and mailed, IS, $685. number Of acquisitions
registered and posted 24l number of certi6
Gates issued upon requests of pay department
and Commissioner Of Pensions, 5,947.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
As-At Meeting OF the Inmates OF the
oLpIERs' HoNE resolutions were unanimously

As-At Meeting of the Inmates OF tn,
soLDIERs' HoSs resolutions were unanlmousl,
/. Resolved, That we, the inmates OF the Sol,
diers' Home, having heard with much regret thai
our long known and much respected Hospital
Steward, Geo. W. VAIL, is about to leave us,
take this opportunity to express our sincere re
CARDS for him as one who has, by his urbsnity
and kindness, endeared himself to all aud who
by his unremitting attention has done so much
to alleviate the suherings Of the sick and the In
nrmities OF the aged and that we give him
our warmest wishes for his future happiness and
prosperity.
q. Resolved, That in parting with one who fol
nearly ten years has fulfilled his duties to the
entire satisfaction Of all, we can do less than
offer him our sincere thanks, and express oul
hopes that In whatever sphere Of duty he may
be placed, he may remember that he has man
friends who will feel q strong solicltude for his
future welfare.
5. Resolved, That copy oftheso resolutions BE-
furnished Mr.. wahl, aud also published In the
EVENING REPUBLICAN, Of this city.
HoRATIo s. FITCH, Secretary.
SOLDIERS HONE, WASHINGTON, Jan. 81, 1866
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

Talk One Way and Vote Another.
Mr. RAYMOND, M. c., says, editorially, in
the New York Times, that on Monday night
last not less than fifty members of the Union
party were opposed to the passage of the
Constitutional Amendment; YET, on Wednes.
day morning every one of them voted for it,
from which, he thinks, ait may very fairly
be inferred that it is utterly impossible to
conjecture how members will vote from what
they may say in debate"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05
BY TMLBaHAPH
70 zee
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.

A Thousand Miles, Race Between the
Algonquin and winoosni Begins
Tomorrow.
New YoRk, Feb. 5.-The sea.race between
the Algonquin and winooski begins to-mor-
row, weather permitting. A grsat quantity
Of Toe in the bay seems now the only formid-
able obstacle. II Is thought the receding
tide will leave the bay clear.
The course Of the race lies between Frogs
mock and Faulkner's Island, n distance Of
one hundred miles. They are 10 make FIVE
trips around the Island and returning.
making a. distance Of q thousand miles, which
will complete the race.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

COULD NOT BE BRIBED.-About ten days
sgo, Justice Handy upon going bone found there
for him SIS, which had been left by the brother
OF q man who few days before was held to bail
for court for receiving stolen goods. Mr.. Handy
saw that II was an attempt to bride him, aud put
the money In his pocket. On Thursday evening
he saw the party who was under bond, and told
him OF having received the money, stating he
intended to divide the money equally between the
two orphan asylums Of this city. Mr.. Handy
gave the man good lecture, and stated he was
very willing to have parties attempt TO bride
him In that manner, as he would certainly turn
the money over for the use Of the orphans.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

WARRINGTON, 18th January, 1866,
All persons who occupy premises within tho
corporate limits Of this city, into which the
Aq1educt Water has been introduced, other than
minded that on the lst day Of January instant the
water reu for the yekr ending January !, 1851
became due and payable at this Office. II tho
said water rent be not paid prior to the LIST ~
February, the delinquents are subject to stop
page OF the water from their premises and pen \
atty Of two dollars, to be paid together with tho
water rent In full to January l, 1867 previous to
the restoration OF the water.
RANDOLPH CoYLB,
Water Registrar.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

PHnADELPHIA, Feb. G-Beef cattle very
dull, and lower receipts 1900 head frsi
quality 15ial6i; fair to good 16al6 cents
Sheep dull at 6a7; receipts Of $4,000 head
Cows unchanged. Hogs in fair demand si
13la$l4t per hundred; receipts $500 head.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

DEATH OF AN OLD CIrIzEN.ZBenjamin s.
Kinsey, Esq formerly OF Alexandria, Va but
for many years q resident Of this city, died at his
residence on Tueeday morning last, the 30th ult.
His funeral took place on Thursday, the LIST inst.
his remains being carried to Alexandria for in
terment. For several months past his health hai
been gradually declining. but Il was the opinion
rary, and that the coming spring would witness
his return to health. His death thus unexpected
has filled the hearts OF his many friends with
surprise and grief
Mr.. Kinsey has been identified with the In.
terests Of this city for many years, and In the
discharge OF his duties a man and citizen he
was known for his integrity, capacity aud en-
ergy Ut Is to this jealous desire to labor that the
nervous prostration which resulted In his death
may be attributed. He was eminently social In
his disposition, and attached to himself many
warm friends, all Of whom sincerely regret his
death. A large and interesting family mourn
the decesse Of q kind father and the community
lose q valued citizen.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

POLICE COMMISSIONERS RENovED.-The
names Of PETER F. BACON and CHARLES s.
EsaLIsH, for. Police Commissioners Of this
District, vice sArLEs J. Bowen and WIN. H.
TESSEr, have been sent into the Senate for
confirmation.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

WRECK OF AMERICAN VEssELs.-The
United States Consul at Liverpool reports to
the Department of State, under date of Jan.
uary IL, the loss Of three American vessels
the Harry of the West, the Meridian, and
Tigress--and the rescue of their crews by
foreign vessels.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

EXCELSIOR CLUB.-At a meeting Of the
Excelsior Union Club Of this city, held at Union
League Rooms Friday evening, "a Inst, the fol-
lowing named gentlemen were duly elected on :
GERS OF the club for the present year: 3. N.
Whitaker, president; II. b. Haswell, John L.
Lake, O. ". REESE, vice presidents; A. 8. Pratt,
recording secretary; NJ. D. o'Connell, corre-
sPonding secretary; &; 9: Bryant, treasurer;
brOuek, C. W. odell, James McGay, executive
committed
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

The United States Consul at La Rochell,
reports to the Department Of State, undel
date of Jan. IS, that . terrific tempest wa
raging of the coast Of France at the date o.
his dispatch, and three shipwrecks came into
the port of La Rochelle-one English, on,
French and one Austrian. No wrecks Of
American vessels reported up to the date O.
his dispatch
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND
MENT ON THE BASIS OF REP
REsENTATIaN.

The Senate has yet to act upon the amend
ment which passed the House last wednes-
day and if that body concurs, the measure
must receive the ratification Of three fourths
Of all tie States. The New York Times
thinks ''he must be very sanguine man who
believes that this can ever be done"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

SUPREME CouRr or The UNITED STATES.
MnNpAY. EahrnnrH 4

SUPREME COURT or rHs UNITED SrArEs.-l
MONDAY, February o.
On motion OF Attorney General Speed Hon,
George Tnrner, late chief justice q The supremeI
court OF NevadATerritory, now OF Caliiornia, wasi
admitted an attorney aud counsellor OF the court
on morton o. attorney oenern speed Hon.
rerkns Bass, United States district attorney for
the northern district Of Illinois, was admitted an
att rrey aud counsellor OF u court:
oh N 'aon Of M kyar", Edmund hoh,nsop.
ESQ, OF new tork, was admitted an aubrheY
and counsellor Of the court.
The Chiet Justice announced TO the bar that
the Court would hear no argument after the Sis
day o. March next
No. rs. The Chenaugo Bridge Company plain
hhs In error agains, the Binshamton Bridge Com
pany 10 errorto the supreme court OF the State
Of New York.
MT. Justice Davis delivered The opinion Of the
court reversing the judgm Of the Court Of Ap
pea's Of the State oil New York, with costs, aud
remandina the cause 70 me sapreme court OF tho
state Of new YORK sitting In and Tor Broome'
county, with directions TO enter Judgment fot
the Plsntin, the Chenango Bridge Company, for
formity 70 the opipion Of this court.
No. e3. WIN: X. Loyeioy OF al, PLAINTIFF 10
error error against EDWARD y nsrray' In error 70 The
circuit Court OF the united states ior 'he district
MT. Justice Miller delivered the opinion OF the
court anrminI the udgment entered In the said
Circuit Court In this cause With costs:
NO, ~. Vne nuha,eq ana .nuy -nve packets ,t
o. cbsmpagne' plant rs In error, sgainst tho
United ktstes. In error TO tbs Circuit Court OF
the United States Tor the northern District Of
Caiiiornia MI. Justice swsyne delivered the
opinion Of the court, amrming the Judgment Of
the said Circuit Court 10 this cause;
NO. W. Three hunded baskets OF champagne,
prsoa IN ~ e,rsn;, Cnnr. ~ ~. Mas,aS s,.,s
The Noy,heyn pIstr,et Of California mr.. Jnstie,
swaype delivered the opinion Of the court, AZ.
arming he indsmsnt 81 tha said circpit Can't In
III. eanss Vi 'ue 'S'u ''eu'' '0a'' III
W. 40 ox.r.i NJ, ~ "A o,h.,. .nn.,i..,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

ANThe First Lecture Under the Aus
pices Of the Soldiers and Sailors National Union
foRNEY, at the Methodist Protestant Church
Ninth street, between B and streets, on TUES
DAY EVENING, February Q, 1865. Subject
"What We owe TO the Soldier" The proceeds
10 be applied to the relief Of disabled soldiera
and Sailors Tickets, 90 cents; to be had at the
Bookstores, Hotels and at the Door. feb3.3t
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

Persons wishing to subscribe for the Re-
PUBLICAN and have it left at their resi-
dences by carriers, can do so by leaving their
names with Mr.. CHARLES D. WELLEs, at
Wizards Hotel news depot.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05
THE GERMAN OPERA.

Those who have been or may be fortunate
enough TO secure seats at Growers Theatre to.
night will enjoy a delightful operate perform
anos. Flotow's sparkling opera Of martha"
was never better rendered In this city as It Is
by the German company under Mr.. Growers
Management. ......
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05
WATER REdIsrRAR's OFFICE,

January 3lst, 1855. !
The pressure Of business on this office has rem i
dered It necessary to extend the time for the re i
oeipt OF Water Rents to the LIST OF March aher
which date the water will be shut of tOithoa AND
further notice, from all houses the water rent Of
which shall not be paid up to January LIST, 1857.
RANDOLPH COYLE,
febl -thsa&m Water Registrar.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

NEW YoRK, Feb. 5.-Incroase in loans
81, 100, $40. Circulation, $52S, 1851. Decreas,
in specie, 81, 1859, 1855. Deposits, "a, 759, 900
Legal tenders, 1,522, 800.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

ASSAULT ON A CoNDUoToR.-0n Saturday
night a number OF intoxicated persons entered
town Company and began usiag very profans
Language. The conductor, Mr.. Thomas Green
requested them to leave, when they made an at.
tack on him. Mr.. Green, with the assistance Of
crowd from the car, though he was badly beaten
by them.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

The BAKER CAsE.-This morning L. G.
Baker with his counsel, Mr.. Riddle, came into
court ready to receive his sentence. Judge Fisher
said he was not aware that Mr.. Baker desired TO
be sentenced until the other indictments against
him were disposed OF. It was finally agreed that
the sentence should be passed tomorrow II Mr.
Baker desired II. The other indictments wi not
be disposed Of until the Jail is clear there being
over 200 persons yet In Jail awaiting trial.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

New YQRK, Feb. 5.-Cotton quiet at 4S.
Flour QUIET and unchanged. Wheat firm.
Corn dull. Beef steady. Pork excited and
higher. Lard firm. Whisky nominal.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

New York Railroads showed Under.
oswEGo, Feb. Snow fell here yester.
day to the depth Of two feet. Trains on roads
| from here are all detained.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

HEAVY Loss.-0n Saturday afternoon, MS
Pennsylyania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
streets, one OF the gentlemen dropped q bank
book containing 5000, which he had just drawn
from the bank. The gentleman Immediately
the notes over the street, and but go OF the 5000
were recovered ohicer Roth, OF the Second ward,
assisted the gentlemen, but the money could not
be found.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05
PEN, prNcI. AND soIssoRs.

A LITTLE too far. fetched-savannah shad.
PLEApSe AT rHE BAR-begging credit for
q drink.
A assrLRnAs In Xsnia, Ohio, had his
pocket picked Of sIS, 900 in 7.so bonds.
TEE tax on articles manufactured In the
Southern States will be enforced, II Is said,
March 1. --..--. -....
FIVE or SIX guerillas concerned In the
steamboat capture on the Tombigbee river
arrived in Mobile on the 1st inst.
The N. Y. Herald's Toronto special Of yes
terday says the Fenian excitement along the
frontier Is still spreading.
The Atlanta (Ga.) Cnitirdfor advises
planters and farmers TO raise corn and wheat
instead Of cotton, to spite the Yankees.
The people Of Texas are stirred about .
proposed railroad from Galveston to St. Jo-
seph, in Missouri--an old project.
WE have "Half Million Of Money" in
paper, by Miss Edwards. We should prefer
II in VERY Hard Cash, " by Adams express or
some other safe conveyance.
WHAT letter of the alphabet is most troub-
''o"o :" '"e u""'' n "o 80 - -.
Nv, o",y "AAe' ou. o'e"" ''' ' ' I"
A Especial" says that Col. Mosby has
80, ~ r ~ -. -. ~ a.. -
ooi"e ,"0'''' :" '''
'1'''"N'''
The prize money Of tho Massachusetts,
Wissshicon, Princess Royal and choeura for
oaPtuio. " '"o o'- ""N 10 ''D'
''' ''''''ou''O"'
The Legislature has convened, and promi-
ses the Governor every assistance In prose-
cutting inquiry into the causes Of the recent
'nas.. a.,
ihe mayor VI hanu'on va, ueu
irom arre'''ng oweeney anu ,o''u.n' ,'ouefe
:" 'ney passed through gu 'n' ',ea' ".''
tern railroad TOT rear tha' II Snouiu oause' he
obstruction oil 'ne city
JAMAICA advices 10 tine lo.n OIL january
pointed "o'ernor' arr''ou oh 'no o'"' anu
'ooA '"e UNI" VI o"'' U" 'n' '''O"'"S u"''
The stables Of the Bleeeker street and Full
ton Ferry railroad cars were destroyed by
'o ms s",u'ua' "u' 20 40 "'''
"urn0u " ue"'"' "O'' "''1' ~s''Ooo'
PROPERTY to the amount oil S4O'ooo was
destroyed oy nre IN os"ego, Nc" iork' yes
terday morning. 4th inst. Inc same Jay the
Union City Touring muls, at nterloo City,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

Sc The Philharmonic Society Meets
every TUESDAY evening at the New York ave-
nue. church, (Dr. Gurley's) at ~ o'clock. lnl
rehearsal, Mendelssohns' oratOrio, St. Paul.
decll-M
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

A QUIET DAY.-The police reports made
TO erintendent Richards show that but fifteen
arrests were made In the District yesterday
Nine arrests were made In the SEVENTH precinct /;
two In the Sixth, and one In the Fourth, Fifth
and Tenth. In Georgetown and the county no
arrests were made,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

PIrrsBuRe, Feb 5.-The depot Of Allie
ghany Valley Railroad at Lawrenceville, near
Pittsburg, including the round house, car
penter's shop, engine shop, and blacksmith g
shop, with eleven locomotives, were totally
destroyed by hre this morning at o'clock.
The loss Is unknown, but II is very heavy, as
there was no insurance.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTS to-day
81, 236, 1914.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

NAVY YARD.-The steamer Ascutney ar.
rived at the yard from Norfolk on Saturday, bay-
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

ips On board stores for the ordnance department.
light repairs, and will shortly sail for New York.
The new engine on the saco, which has Just
been completed, was tried on Saturday last, aud
worked very we'll.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

STEALING 0vBRcoArs.- Richard Rivers,
we'll known to the poles a. Dick Rivers, was arr
rested yesterday BY onieer Clements, Fourth
ward, for stealing three overcoats from John
Hailoran. He was taken before Justice Walter,
and sent to jail to answer the oharssA court.
The coats were recovered.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

CopYRIeHrs.-Duribgt the year 1865, one
hundred certificates Of copyright were issued by
Mr.. II. J. MeigS, clerk Of the court.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

TIL. stock Of tobacco on hand in Lynch
burg Is 1900 hogsheads.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

CRIMINAL CoURT-Jndge Fisher. I'D
ward Q. Darlington, esq, District Attorney pros
Thomas O. Warren was summoned as q petit
juror, In place Of @. Crandell, excused.
Miohsel shearan, indicted for stealing tive
horses, the property Of the United States case or
trial. Phillips and Norris for defence.
The case Of Gilbert Vanderwerken, indicted fol
assault and battery tn intent 10 kill Geo. Hill,
IT,, which was set for trial this morning was no
called, on account Of Mr.. Bradley being engaged
In the Circuit Court.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

IsHow ME- WHO HAS BEEN ENGAGED IN
I aEsE coNsPIRACIEs, WHO has FIRED
srSTcrIoss 70 TakE oTR FORTS Nas Sl hND cGs
TON HOUSES, AND ARsBNALs, AND DOCK
YARDS AND WILL SHOW YOb ATRAIToR
WERB I PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
son DID IN 1900, WITH AARON BURR. I
WOULD HAVE THEM ARRESTED, AND, II
CONVICTED WITHIN THE MEANING AND
SCOPE OF THE CONSTITUTION, By THE
kTRRNAL GOD I WOULD EXBCUTE
TEEN " - ASDREw JoHNsoN, IN hs Unitsd
gtatss Ssnafs-MArch ID. 1851,