Evening star., 1867-11-18

10 justify the theory OF those who assert tha
that evidence prcves him to be an extreme
Radical. From the same source IL Is learned
that so far as the evidence Of the General may
Fave political bearing. II leans rather to the
side of the Conservative Republicans. Ac.
cordT z to this it would seem that the despatCh
purporting to come from this city, published
aiew days ago in 8 Baltimore paper, wherein
IL was stated that when General Grants testi-
mony given before the Judiciary Committee
wss published, II would show hi N to be an
intense Radical, had no foundation in fact.
THR"WHIsKY RING" which b a. pdertakeu
the task Of having Commissioner Rollins re-
moved makes little progress. Occasionally
some of those concerned bolt, and then their
plans are exposed and frustrated Their latest
move Is to distribute money among the coun-
try press with the hope of melting popular
opposition to Mr.. Rollins, and thus bring to
bear upoL the members OF Congress from the
country districts such pressure as will COM
pei them TO demand the removal Of the Com
missioner. The amount OF money to be used
in this way 10 not known, but members of the
"r'ns" say they have enough si their Disposal
to accomplish their purpose.
DIMoCRATIc CAUCvs.-Tne leading Demo.
cratic politicians present in the city held q
secret caucus at the Metropolitan Hotel YES.
terday, to decide upon the most available man
to be selected as their candidate in the COM
Ing Presidential contest. Several hours uere
spent in discussing the merits and claims of
George II. Pendleton, Horatio Seymour, Gen.
eral sherman, and others. 1t was general.
ly admitted that the candidate must bs a
military man, with a fair war record Ths
choice finally fell upon Gen. James b. Stead.
man, of Ohio John Quincy Adams, of Mas.
sacnusetts, was settled upon as the most Avail.
able man for the Vice Presidency. In answer
to some inquiries respecting General Grant, II
was stated that be had been sosnded, and il
was ascertsined that under NO dire eumstan cas-
would he be the Democratic candidate for the
Presidency. The meeting is said to have been
very harmonious.
REMOVALS FROM THE PAYMAsTER GENE
RAILS OFFIcE.-The case OF the two clerks,
messrs, johnson and Mcnamara said 10 have
been removed from their positions in the Pay
msster Generals office on account of being
members Of the johnson Club of Washington,
mas been brought TO the notice of the Preside
oy delegation from that association. A psper
containing a statement OF the case was handed
TO President johnson, who said that s. proper
investigation shonld be made
PERsoSAL.-PostmasterG General Randall re-
Turned to the city TINS morning from his visit
10 New York city, and was at the Post Ofies
Department to-day. General John A. Lo
gan returned from New York city this morn
ing. Hon. S ). Marshall, OF Illinois, and
Hon. r T.Yan Horn. of Missouri, are Al tbs
Metropolitan Hotel. General = A Potter
United Stsies Army: General T. nj Rice OF
lows; General John u. FeebIes of Georgi..
Hon W. LOUehridge, OF Iowa; Sergeant-at.
Arms N q. Ordway, of New Usmpshira.
Judge X Butler OF Tennessee. are a. the
nstlonal Hotel .---General VIM. l.. Burt,
Postmaster a. Boston: General =. ID. Rodday
OF New York: and W. A. Bailey, Of New York
are al WIllard's Hotel. Hon A. r Se,sns
OF New Hampshire: Hon. W. Highly, OF Cali.
fornia; Hon ;. nj. Cullom. of Illinois; Judge
r. Conlan, of New York General John u.
Gray, or s. LOUIS, are at the EbbItt House
Hon Rieh'd SpOfOrG. of Mass, is in town
non H0ra'io King arrived in tn city yester-
day rom Eur Jpe- DIR. Mshaffey, the Read
ing Clerk of the House OF Representatives.. has
arrived In town, and may be found at his old
r. an Trump, member OF Congress from Ohio
and Hon Thomas L. Bramlette, Governor of
kentucky, are in Washington, and have rosms
AT the Metropolitan 20. w. Anderson,
member OF Congress from Missouri. is A. tbs
metropolitan. Weston, the pedestrian has
tailed for third time IN his attempt to walk one
nunored miles in tventy-foar hours. III
j Raymond supports Mayor Hoffman for re-
erection as Mayor OF New York. Hon w
Williams, OF Indiana. AND Hon. w H Kelsey
OF New YORK, are at the UnitsdsStates Hotel
The FINANCE BILL to be presented by Mr.
Sherman, at the next session of Congress. pro.
poses. II Is said, 70 convert the debt as NJ
natures, int . long consolidated bond run
ming not less than thirty years, at six per
cent with one cent tax, equivalent to q fye
per cent loan Mr.. Sherman, it Is said.
intends TO press this matter on the Senate
with view to securing early legislation on
the subject.
HON THADDHUs STBvENs.-The health of
Hon. Thaddeus Stevens is considered much
better to day than at any time since his arrival
10 this city. He was sitting up in his room all
the morning and until 2o'clock p m receiving
calls large nu mber OF visitors were granted
interviews, among whom where Speaker Col
fax. Hon. Mr.. Boutwell,, of Massachu
se;t-, Senator morrill, of Vermont. ana
Nr. Mcpherson, Clerk Of the House OF Repre-
sentaiives. So much improved is the health
Of Mr. Stevens that he this morning remarked
ne she uld not know thar he was not in full
health were 1t not for the reminder of his
nierds who cor graduated him on his look.
ing so much better.
THE TWELFTH INFANTRY Two Companiss
Of the 18th u. s. Infantry, now stationed in
this city, have been ordered to Alexandra,
Va, TO do garrison dut " in the forts there, in
place OF Company of Artillery. which mas
been ordered for duty in the practice school
recently established there
HEJUDICIARY YCOMYITTRB.-The Judic:arv
Committee met this morning in their room a.
the Capitol, all the members present sxcept
Mr.. Woodbridge, and were engaged during the
day on the impeachment testimony. The in-
vesugation as to whether the States of Marv
land and Delaware have q republican form of
government has been adjourned until next
Monday.
To Bk MUSTERED OUT.-It is understood
mat the President will soon order that General
Howard and Gen. Gregory, both of the Freed
mems Bureau, be mustered out OF the service
rs Major Generals Of Volunteer. These are
the last two officers Of that rank remaining to
be mustered out Gen. Howard will still re
tain his place in the regular army, but Gen.
Gregory, who was q volunteer onicer, goes
out OF the service entirely.
IHE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE com
mencec to-day taxing supplement- tary testimo.
ny On the subject Of impeachment. All the
members were present except Mr. WOOD bridge,
OF Vermont, who is detained at home ON ac
count of sickness in his family.