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wAsHScroS, April II 1857.
AAnivsrsary 81 the Assassinntis,n Of President
ee- Lincolu.
xe'oay The anniversary Of the saddest event in
AAsrican hiatory-tne assassination OF President Lin
e which two years ago startled the nation and threw
gloom over the whole country The day has not beer
ohsrved here with any attempt solcmnity. II ha.
besa bright clear and warm crowds OF people have
Hvened the streets apparently utterly forgeul OF the
1arfm recoectons called up BY the occasion It
snge that In this city which the scene OF such
Ssadfnl tragedy NO provision has been made 70 com.
2smorats In . fitting manner this sad anniversary M
Reported Capture of Iaximilian by the Lib.
erals. Afr
Anpple Of excitement was occasoned here this even.
1ngb BY that information had been received from
Minister Campbell by Secretary Seward, stating that
AAximan was captured by the liberal forces on the Sd
nse Upon inquiry. however, the report was found TO
- without foundation in truth. The rumor doubtless
originated from the fact thai gentleman who left San
Isis Potos on the Goth ut arrived in the city to-day
and called at the residence of Secretary Seward This
oontlemen brought no intelligence OF later date than
- BEEN received by the presa Dispatches were re.
ccived at the Department Of State from Mr. Campb ell
both yesterday and to-day but they contained nothing
- importance in relation TO Mexico.
The Vacant Omces.
The once-fling muddle docs not seem to grow any
clearer as the adjournment or the Senate approaches
Ehe states have accumulated such an extent and the
oosness Of compromising between the two great forces
q tho ends OF the avenue has become 80 mixed that
sone OF the shrewdest wirepulles here confess
themselves befogged, and tho unlucky cand
gate for Office who has never aspired TO
any greater knowledge Of political maneuvring than is
necessary TO dispose ofthe petty Offices under municipal
government is utterly bewidered and evinces decided
opposition to listen to everything that anybody will tell
him in reference to the situation One of the late deve
pments is the change which is said have taken place
u the task Of seeking Commissioner for the Depart
ment Of Agriculture. Tho principal cause for the re-
noval Of Isaac Newton is said to have been several let
ssrs from Presidents OF Agricultural Colleges asking for
change in the position OF Commissioner 1t has been re-
esny discovered however by these cole Hate oc ais
nas the information upon which they acted came from
individuals who had been discharged by Mr. Newton,
ana was found to be untrue The story goes that vng
af their aid in secting tue reova. Of Mr. Newton the
college presidents have made the amde honorable by
writing request for his retention the head OF the
pemcnt and that the decided In case the
osnate does not confirm Colonel Capron no other
nomination in for that Office.
Il 10 not true that Colonel John Lorimer, OF Now
York. is candidate for one Of the Registers OF Bank
Saptcy or any other official station l.@
Regulations for the Prevention Of Smug Cling.
1he following regulations prescribed under the
provisions Of the second section OF the act OF Congress
ssr preventing smuggling approved February 49, 1857
The master or manager OF every vessel which Is
serood Or licensed for carrying on the coasting trade
00 the northern, northeastern and northwestern frontiers
q The United States and which s engaged in such trade
eesween ports and places upon Lake Michigan exciu
1ture OF the United States only before departure
- the vessel from the port or place where
nsaifssts Of her cargo, one Of which shall be- 6ed n
eee Custom House and the other 70 be retained BY him.
S or Of the e
tng clearance to such vessel TO endorse his certificate
upon the copy Of the manifest which 20 be retained
- the master, stating thai such cargo 10 composed
wholly Of the products or manufactures Of the United
Haee and upon the arrival o. such vessel ~ the port OF
eargo without having first reported the Collector OF
Customs and obtaining permit TO unload the same.
shere shall be officer OF customs her master
manager before her arrival at her port OF destination,
-. make out complete and full manifest OF the cargo
The Treasury Department. and which shall be exhibited
% any officer OF the customs when required Before
ueaance shall be granted 20 such vessel her master
0r manager shall file the manifest required by these
ssguatons with the Collector Of the Port where her cargo
shall be unaden and shall also comply wh the provi
Of the frat clause Of section or the act Of July
~ 1862 entitled An act to provide for the collection
sorLwessrn frontier and for other PURPOSES which is
D9in In 0rce but 1t will be distinctly understood that
shs will not be construed as abrdgng IN any degree the
right OF the master or manager 10 commence the dis
charging OF the cargo OF his vessel without first report
ing 70 the Collector Of Customs at the port OF his
Eival and obtaining permit to unload.
Regisfrati0n Of Voters.
Tue number Of voters registered the First Second
ghird and Fourth wards Of this city is $685. Of whom
A4oo white and .562 coored which gives the latter
majority OF only lag these wards The registration
b lhe other three wards will be commenced TO-
Operations or Uirich. the Coanterfeitcr.
me solicitor the Treasury has recently received the
Assalsd state nent Of Charles Ulrich, native OF Ger
aany. msds IN the presence Of Colonel Wood chief Of
shs sscre. ecs division OF the Treasury Department
snd Of Marshal Murray, in the Grand Jury at New
York about three weeks ago The statement OF Urich
v1s voluntary. Il will bs rccoleced that he was
anssssd BY Colonel Wood in the city Of Cincinnati IN
March last, charged With being counterfeter OF ma
tonal currency and with having counterfeit plates Of
various denominations In his possession. Urch gives
- interesting history Of his dealings with traders In
uDuntefeis money and the Of the principals for
wnom he worked as an engravor and printer. In re-
ponss to question by Marshal Murray he said h, paid
New York police detectives and deputy marshals, as
hush money, $4,000 in the aggregate besides altering
ueosn watches for them a. TO destroy the identity OF
NE time kesperA Urch acknowledges that he printed
from the $500 plate $780, 900 worth Of notes He had
intended 70 print two hundred impressions from tho
osoo plate and II he had been captured that work
would have been completed In ten fifteen daya The
plates are now In possession Of the government They
remarkably well executed aud the notes Produced
from them are calculated 70 deceive even the most
expert
Descent ON Gambling Houses.
late last night by preconcerted movement, the po-
1iss made descens on the prominent gambling houses
60 Pennsylvania avenue and elsewhere. Az these
Establishments have heretofore enjoyed almost un.
interrupted immunity the raid to their propnetors
saartlIng event All the material and mechanical con.
eivances for playing faro and other games were cap
cured and the occupants Of the houses were taken into
custody, but were afterwards released on ball The
esspsn Of similar places having received brief
inE Of what going on a other places bocd their
1sors against all comers, the police included.
.Zhe National Asylum for Disabled Soldiers.
The board Of managers Of the National Asylum for
AVabisd soldiers met in this city yesterday The old
on sfs were reelected, viz :President General B. r.
uusiY: Firsf vcA Presidanf Gansral ] II Marfindale.