Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-09

was referred 10 the District Commi:tse,) "to
incorporate the Ge orgetown and Washington
Canal ana Sewer COMPANY" The corpora
tors are $. y. Brown, john J.. Clarke, lr.,
Amos Babcock, w. E. Johnston, J. NJ Walker,
ID C. Eorney, Michael Duffy, John Van Ris-
wick, A. X. Tazswell, John +. CalIan. g. +.
Walker. VIM. Z. Spaluing, Perry Fuller, w
:. Huntington, Hawkins Taylor, Lafayette
Bingham, and others.
The bill authorizes The company to construct
a canal ana sewer between point in the GEN.
ire of the Chesapeak and OHIO canal 100 feet
west OF the westerly line OF Jefferson street, in
(ieorgetown, being about 300 grades west OF
the westerly pank OF Rock Creek and the Ana
costa river in WashiDgi on. al the point where
the Washington canal and its mouths enter he
said rlver as designated upon the origiuai map
OF Washington. commencing a. tho point
aforesaid in Georgetown, thence along
through aad upon the lands used by
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal until IL
which was locaied the Washington branch of
the Chesapeake and OHIO Canal thence east
erly along, through and upon said Washing
ton branch OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
and its basin and basin to where IL connects
with the Washington City Canal a. west 7th
street. thence easteriy along. through, and
OF 10 the Anacosta river. IL being
expressly understood that no more land is to
be included in the route Aforesaid than was
originally owned and designated and designed
20 be used by the company Of the Chesapeake
and OHIO canal, the Washington branch of
said canal, and the Washington city canai, for
and companies. The company are authorized
10 purchase and condemn land for their pur-
poses.
No ACTION has been yet taken by the Judi
ciary Committee in deciding the case OF Sena-
tor Thomas, of Maryland, aud it is learned
that it will probably be several days before the
committee make any report on the subject.
LANDS FOR THE DISTRICT SCHooEs-Mr.
Loughridge introduced in the House To-day,
q bill (which was referred TO the Com mittee on
Public Lands,) donating and setting apart for
the use OF the Public Schools in the District of
Columbia, 2UG,GtI0 acres Of the pu bile lands OF
the United states, and authorizing the Mayor
Of Washington 10 select and locate said lands
from any OF the public lands OF the United
spch selection, and upon which there is no
pre-emption or settlers claims.
The fund arising from the lands shall be set
apart as permanent fund, and safely invest
I'd upon good real estate security, with the in.
terest pay able annually, and the interest shall
be appropriated and used for the support OF
the schools OF the District OF Columbia.
The management OF the funds shall be under
tne direction OF the City Council. subject 10
The provisions OF this act and the school laws
governing the District The land so selected
shall be subject TO local and State taxation In
the jurisdiction where selected from the date
of the selection.
TREATY WITH MADAGAsCAE.-The Prssi.
ident sent TO the Senate to day a number OF
nominations, none of which are important,
and treaty between the United States and
Madagascar.
GIN. SHERMAN-It is understood that as
soon as the Indian Commission complete their
labors, Gen. Sherman has been notified that
ne will be ordered upon special duty IN Wash.
ington until after the holidays
SENATE WILSON introduced a bill in the
70 -Aox vfrr ,na Il; aAGI; A
persons in Alabama who are disfranc chised
under the act Of Con gress for participation in
the rebellion. The list includes Gov. PISTON
and Gen. LopcstTeel. This course is recon-.
mended in the case of these two parties by
General Pope, Gen. Swayne, and Judge
Smith, Republican candidate for Gov ernor of
Alabama.
THB HOUSE to-day voted 10 revive the Re-
construction COMMITTEE.
THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MHANs dis
cussed at their meeting this morniag the prop
osition as 10 the best method Of securing the
tax on whisky. The plans recommended by
Commissioner Rollins were considered, but no
definite conclusion was reached. From an in
terchange Of opinion, indications are that bill
will be reported tayng the capacity of whisky
stills, instead OF using the "Tice'' metre.
MIR NEwconB introduced in the House to-
day bill to abolish the office Of Assistant
Treasurer OF the United States: also the office
of Cashier authorized py the act creating the
Office Of Treasurer.
THR HOUSE, COMMITTEE on APPRoPRrA.
TIoNs had under discussion to- day the def
cheney appropriation bill, but without coming
TO any conclusion.
1T UNDERSTOOD that on Saturday Judge
q Thea kor ,issin of
notified by the Secretary OF the Interior under
direction of the President, that his resignation
would be acceptable. 1t is said to be the in
tention OF Commis ssioDer Theaker not 70 resign
but TO awal removal
TIE HOUSE. a; 3 p. m to-day, passed the
Senate bill providing for colored jurors in
this District. it now goes 10 The Presiden for
approval
NATIONAL TREATER-The managers OF this
place OF amusement seepl 10 be doing their
beat TO deserve the patronage OF our citizens
They have good stock company, fine or.
chestra, and the stars follow each other rap
idly. Their list OF engagements for the win.
ter embraces the names OF the most prominent
members of the profession. Hackett last week
is succeeded by Forrest TINS, who will give
here ten representations, including the char
oStcAo AOi VI OeCDme
famous. cardinal Richelieu," in which part
he has no rival, Is on the bills for this evening"
and he will be assisted on the occasion by Miss
Lille, Mr.. Barton Hill, and the strength OF the
stock company.
e From French & Richardson (the Hud-
son Taylor Bookstore) and from John c. Par
ker, ass 7th street. we have Putnam's Month.
iy for January, being the first number Of the
reissue OF that popular magazine. 1t contains
several Interesting articles, and fully sustains
i's old reputation for literary and typoeraph-
ical excellence. Among the contributors an
nounced for the current year are Motley, the
historian: Hon. Id win NJ. Stanton, T. Tuck.
erman, Hon. Robert Dale Owen. Dr. Isaac J
hayes, DIR. Dio Lewis, and other prominent
writers, including w. ID. Connor. of this city
author Of "The Ghost" who has Christmas
story in the number before us.
q. Parker and Blanchard Mehun send
us Horpers Bo-or for December 21st.
- cable dispatch says that at late hour
Saturday night both Houses OF Parliament ad-
Jo1rned TO meet OH the 18th OF February, lS6s.
A METHODIST HoN1.-A movement is on
foot in Baltimore for the raising Of another
monument OF Christian bene volence-a Home
for the seed and infrm members Of the Meth.