Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-11-21
THE EVENING STAR.
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

THE EVENING STAR.
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.
TIE ONO SENAToRsHIP.-Accordin to a
la'e census OF the Democratic newspapers In
Ohio, II appears that of the fifty-tw published
IN the State, twenty-eight are IN favor OF
Judge Thurman for L. 5. Senator, aud twelve
IN favor of Vallandigham, while twelve are
non- cOmmittal on the subject-the last dozen,
by the way, including the most inf uential and
widely circulated journals. OF course, the
wishes OF the editors, now that the election is
over, will not be so potent in the premises as
the votes OF members of the legislature, BAT
their voice refeets the sentiment OF their
readers 10 large extent, and has good deal 70
do generally towards deciding the votes OF the
representatives. The natural inference there
fore Is in favor of the views heretofore ad-
vanced by US, viz: That Judge Thurmans
chances are decidedly the best
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TIE NEW BRITISH MINISTER Opinions
seem TO differ as much respecting the Qualif-
ca.ions of Mr.. Thornton, the newly selected
British Minister to Washington, as in regard
TO his intentions touching the acceptance OF
nom acceptance of the place. II seemed ut one
time TO be rather generally admitted that he
was hardly equal to the place, but a " ritter in
Lond0n who assumes TO know thoroughly the
character and ability of English diplomatists,
says of him: s.LoTd Stanley is about to send
"Ihe wisest man our diplomacy affords 70
washington"
The SECRETARYsHIP OF THE SENATE
From the tone and temper Of some OF our wes-
tern exchanges it would appear that consider
able effort W i'll be made from that quarter to
secure the above office for Western man; and
Gen. Brisbin, of Kentucky, Is spoken Of as the
man likely to De put for ward as the champion,
though the names of others willing to take the
place ere not wanting. All ordinary chances
are against the success of the effort, If indica-
tions are worth anything. Col. Forney has
been tco efficient an officer and has Dor ne the
burden of too many campaigns 10 be an easy
victim 10 an opposition which seems to be
mainly based on geograph ical 10 cation.
THE TICKER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
We a.e now able to state positively. in farther
and fuller denial Of the rumors lately cure Mt
TO the prejudice of this association, that the
Tucker Company is and has all the time been
running its full force, and has met all of its
liabilities. 1t has in common With other like
enterprises, felt severely the dullness of the
markets, but the managem ent have no fear
that they shall not be able to successfully
weather the storm.
HON. b. GRAFT BROWN, who, while in tbs
Senate, attracted considerable notice by the ul-
traism of his views on topics cognate to the in.
evlta5le American OF African descent, is put
ting his theories on the SUBJECT into practice o +.
we notice that he has, in his capacity as Presi-
dent OF the Citizens Street Railway Of St
Louis, ordered his conductors to invite all col.
rad
cIded sensation this, for 81. Louis
1SCoRRECr.-Ihe rumor current for some
time pSst that A. 7. Stewart was about to buy
property in this city, with the view of build.
ing and opening companion to his immense
New York establishment. is incorrect. Weare
able to state authoritatively that tae grelt dry
goods king has NO intention Of opening a
branch IN Washington.
THE INPEAcHNgNT QUEsTIoN.-There is q
general pressure among the members this az
ternocn in favor Of an immediate report by
the judiciary Committee on the impeachment
matter. So far as can be learned, the Com
mittee will be ready to make their report on
Monday, and the general impression seems to
be that il will virtually be against impeach.
ment The Committee held an extra session
last night, and took an important vote on the
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session.
THE PATENT 0FFICE.-The business OF the
Patent Office is now up to date, and cases are
disposed OF as fast as they come in. Many ap-
-plications for patents are daily received, but
with the increased force Of examiners author
,ized by the last Congress, the Commissioner
Will be able TO keep up the work of the Office.
W. ID. O'CoNNoR, Esq.,, OF this city, is to
have q story of considerable length in the first
number Of Putnam's new magazine, shortly to
appear.
SENATOR WADE ON GENERAL GRANTS
POSITION The Chronicle denies, on the au :
thority OF Gen. Wade, that the latter in his
interview with the correspondent OF the Gin =
ctnno'i Commercial. made use Of expressions
criticiZing Gen. Grant He says that he has
always expressed the fullest confidence in the
General, and believes HIM to be in full accord
with the Republican party.
APPoINTHD.-A. B. Corwine, Esq. for some
years United States Consul to Panama, has
been appointed Revenue Inspector for the dis
trict comprising New York city, Brooklyn
and part OF New Jersey.
PERsoNAL.-we are happy to learn that the
eye sight of Hon. Reverdy johnson, is not so
seriously affected as has been stated. He sees
quite distinctly every object; and although his
y'son is not absolutely perfect. ne abstains
from reading only upon the advice Of his
physicians.
AGRICULTURAL RspoRr-The report of
John w. Stokes. Esq, Acting Commissioner
Of Agriculture, will be submitted TO the Pres
Gent early in the coming week.
DISTRIBUTION OF SEkDs.-Jno w Stokes,
Esq, Acting Commissioner OF Agriculture, to
day furnished each member Of the Senate and
House with a lot Of garden seeds, which they
will distribute throughout the country. The
Department is now busily engaged in distrib-
utiDg seeds, and large number Of applications
are daily received.
CALIFORNIA LANDs.-Ths Commissioner of
the General Land once has Just received from
the Surveyor General Of California return of
survey Of the Rancho Las Positas v las Ca
lers. III. T.. de Jones confirmee, containing
32-17O acres, in Santa Barbara county, on the
coast, about four miles from Santa Barbara.
This return OF survey Is made TO the General
Land Once, the parties having in view the
procurement OF patent. ....-
TIE CASE OF ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GEN
KRAL BINCKLEY against Gen. A. H. Terry, for
ejectmen! Of the former by the latter from a
certain plantation IN Virginia, has been set for
trial in December, before the Supreme Court