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Communication from the Secretary Of
the Treasury.

In the House of Representatives yesterday a
communication was Sceived from the Secretary
ofthe Treasury, In compliance with resolution
OF the House, asking for any information In his
possession concerning the loan by any national
bank, In violation of section twenty-nine of the
national currency act, OF any portion of their
capital In excess of the limit provided by law,
upon railroad or running stocks, of fictitious or
false values, or any Information in his posses
sion that any officers OF such banks are engaged
In speculative operations la such stocks which
would invole the capital or credit of their instl.
tutions, &c.
The Secretary encloses communication from
the Comptroller Of the Currency, in which that
gentleman says that he Is not In possession OF in
formation OF violation OF the article referred to-
but on the contrary, has reliable information the
result OF reeent Investigations that the National
banks are not In the habit of loaning their oney
on fancy stocks Of fictitious values.
When loan in excess OF the Limitation is re.
ported the reduction Is Immediately required, re-
gardless OF the character of security.
In reply to the second inquiry, the Comptroller
10 not able to reply that he knowR they are not
having no authority under the law to inyesti gate
the private or personal transactions OF bank
officers, but common prudence on the part OF bank
directors and stockholders would forbid the re.
tention In ofice OF any person SO engaged.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

CHARLES KgAs, the eminent actor, died In
London on Thursday last, aged hfty-seven years
O. A. HOLMES, New York Col. +. l.. Brockett,
Marylandj and DIR. Loring, Missouri, are at
Dyer's Hotel.
JUDGE THOMAS LESTER, ex-mayor OF Balti-
more, and General WILDER Supplee, OF Baltimore,
are at Bunker's Avenue Hotel.
S. II. KEEv., Tennessee ; s. N. Hall, Connec
tieut; J. Gleeson, Virginia; W. II. Shields and
W. q. Dreamer, New York; w. Latchford
Maryland; O.. @. Eggleston and @. Ordesn, Iii.
nois; J. II. Wcirman, United States army, J.
II. erosion, jr., California; and II. d. banning,
Ohio, are at the Owen House.
]. GREGORY SMITH, st. Adams, Vermont ;
John Randolph, of Virginia Bishop McIlwaine,
Ohio +. NJ. Townsend, s. Broadstreet, Alabama
and J. X. Reynolds, Ohio, are at wiilards.
Hon. AMBROSE KIRKBRIDGE, Philadelphia +.
q. Brough, United States army John X. Rob
erts, Montreal, Canada J. Duvall and ]. l..
Jones, Of Baltimore, were among the arrivals at
the Kirkwood House yesterday.
q. b, LAMAR, Georgia Hon. John Il. Alley,
Massachusetts; J. NJ. Williams, United States
army and Professor Chas. Dawes, West Point,
New York, are at the Ebbitt House.
COLONEL LEE, Virginia, and S. Smith, Mis-
souri,, are at the United States Hotel.
Ex-Governor SMYTH, of New Hampshire, Ii
At the National.
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Congress Yesterday.

Senator Wilson introduced resolution, which
was agreed to, "that the Secretary Of the Treas
ury be directed to report for the information oil
Congress whether the number Of employees has
recently been increased In the New York Gus.
tom house, and II so, at what additional expense
TO the Trcasuryj and, also, whether the business
vt said eustom-hOuse Is, or has been such as to
warrant the additional force Of employees since
the meeting Of Congress in July last; and, also,
to report what reduction, II any, can be made In
the number of said employees without detri.
ment to the public service"
Senator Wilson also introduced a resolution
"that the Commissioner OF the Bureau Of Refu.
gees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands forward
for the Information Of the Senate his circular
discharging the officers and agents of said bu
rcau on the 18th February proximo, In certain
States, with the reports Of Assistant Commits
sioners and others, retailing the effects Of tn.
issue of the said circular letter.
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Receptions Last Evening.

The receptions OF Speaker Coifax and Scerc-
tsry McCulloch last evening were largely
attended, and we have seldom seen two similar
gatherings where so much soeiaiity prevailed,
and where there appeared to be such universal
enjoyment There was difference between the
two-the reception OF Speaker Colfax being
what 10 termed popular" whilst that at tho
residence Of Secretary McCulloch was more pri-
vate, the Invitations not extending generally to
the masses,
There was, however, no discrimination be.
tween them in the friendly manner In which all
were received by the two accomplished gentle
men OF the separate mansions, and II was at
late hour ere the last visitor had bid adieu.
The night was clear and a keen Northwest
wind set in with the going down Of the sun, and
whilst some few Of the gentlemen "westonized,"
the majority Of the callers sought the benefits OF
our city railways and hacks,or more preten-
tiously were conveyed to the reception mans
ions In their own private vehicles.
AT SPEAKER coLpAx's.
Visitors commenced to assemble at an early
hour, the genial host, with his accomplished
mother and sister, extending friendly hand to
all that called. Among those who paid their
respects we noticed Senators Ramsey, Cattell,
Williams and Morrill,, Postmaster General Ran
dali and lady, Messrs Williams OF Illinois, Ross,
Chanler, Lincoln, Julian, Trowbridge, Mckee,
Lsnin, Boutwell,, Garfield, Stevens Of New York
Perrin and Butler, OF the House OF Representa-
tives, with their ladies' Gov. Ward, Of New Jer-
| sey, Hon. Peter Parker, Gen. Dent and lady,
Col. Atchison and lady, Judge Embrce, of Ken
lucky, the Russian Minister, NJ. Rangabe, Gre
clan Minister, Lewis Clephanc, esq, Mrs. Gen.
J. A Logan, Mrs. Geo. X. Otis, Of New York, and
| large number Of other eminent persons, ladies'
and gentlemen, all DESTROYS Of extending their
congratulations, and whom, It ia not necessary
| to add, were warmly welcomed.
SECRETARY M'CULLocH
| At his mansion, on II street, near Seventeenth,
Handsomely received those who called, and fine
| lunch served up in n room adjoining the parlors
| was partaken of with a keen zest by all, the
bracing air without no doubt contributing largely
| as an appetizer. Lieut.. Gen. Sherman, Gen. T.
Kilby Smith and lady, Gen. Poo and lady, Major
| Gen. Eaton, Senators Cattell, Morrill, and will
lIams, Hon. Benjamin Butler and ladies', Hon.
John A. Kennedy, Gov. Ward, Of New Jersey,
Judge olin, Secretaries Of the Russian, Austrian
and Prussian legations, Mrs. Gen. J. A. Logan,
and other distinguished personages were present
during the evening, and enjoyed a social hour
with the Secretary and his amiable lady, sepsrat-
| ing with mutual regrets; the visitors departing
near the mid OF night, the air frosty, the wind
keen and piercing, but with hearts warm with
| the remembrance Of pleasant evenings enter
| tainment.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

On Friday morning, at 7 o'clock, Mrs, REBgCCA
EphoSsroS. aged 65 years. In peace aud In the hope
VI q blessed Immortality.
Tho funeral will take place from her lato residence,
No, as Ninth street, between and ]. on Sunday
afternoon, at o'clock. The remains will thence be
taken TO wesley Chapel, where the funeral discourse
Will be delivered by koy. DR.. Ames. The friends OF
the family are REQUESTED to attend without further
notice.
No moro the voice We love to hear
Shall soothe us with Its lays,
For death has numbered far too soon
Our mothers days.
No more the Taptured hour VI bliss
Shall ere return again;
Prone In the dust lies every hope
Regret is vain.
Yewinds sing requiem 'er her grave;
fe flowers your perfume shedi
The sweetest rose that ever bloomed-
Our mothers dead.
tRicLmOnd papers copy.1
his age.
The funeral will take place from the Baptist Church,
on Ihlrteenth street, between and II, Sunday, the
are Invited,
On the 2th instant, at 8 o'eloek. A. m, MArD HAN
COCK, daughter OF John and Sue Hancock, aged %
months
The friends Of tho family arc respectfully requested
attend her funeral from the residence Of her parents
No, ~ Pennsyivania avenue, on Sunday, the 10Th
Inst, at2 o'clock, p. IN.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

The Ice has almost entirely closed the naviga-
ton of the Potomac between Alexandra and
this city, and the ferry boats have been laid up
during the past and present weeks, the Aqua
creek boats making trip or two with the great
est difficulty. The Merchants line of steamers
between Georgetown and New York, from being
iron-sheathed, have successfully, so far, entered
and departed, though not upon their regular
time. OF course, sailing vessels cannot get up,
and but few will endeavor to seek freight from
Northern ports to this city In const quence OF
the obstacles to be overcome. This all could
have been avoided. The Delaware river has
been kept open with an Ice boat, at n small ex-
pense, and there has been but a small decrease
In the maritime arrivals at Philadelphia thus far
the present winter II 10 much more difficult to
keep that river open than the Potomac The
ship channel from the city OF Philadelphia to
Christians creek, a distance OF twenty eight
miles, Is narrow, and very tortuous directly
below the city yet the boat keeps the river free
in the coolest weather, and lessons her expenses
by towing vessels through the floating Ice until
they reach clear channel to the sea.
A boat with much less power, and at pro-
portionately reduced expense, could be success
fully used between this city and the bend at Fort
Washington, and, IN severe spells, lower down,
aaordtns insross and egress for all vessels, and
which would most materially improve the COM
mercihl prosperity OF the Distrlct, ana give en-
ploymcnt, during the winter months, to many
who are now seeking work and suffering In con-
sequence OF Its deprivation. This winter must
pass BY, we are aware, without any movement
being made toward removing the obstruction
caused by the Ice, but we hope, with the reign
OF the Ice king the coming winter, that we will
be fully prepared for the emergency. Our bust
ness men are energeticslly moving in the manu-
featuring interests of the District, and let them
be equally as active In the commercial prosperity
OF the cities OF Washington and Georgetown
have a substantial boat ready for use by Decem
Der next, and with the moderate winter weather
We enjoy in this latitude, we can expect a clear
| channel and navigable river to all classes OF
vessels, from the oyster pungy to the mammoth
steamer; plenty Of work for our riggers, sail
makers, and stevedores, and, as a consequence
less misery and restitution, more happiness and
comfort, and the enjoyment OF the little spice o.
vanity that we are an enterprising people.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25
Vessels Engaged I'm the Revenue Ser.
vice.

The Speaker laid before the House Yesterday
communication from the Secretary OF the Treas.
ury In relation to the vessels engaged In the
revenue service. sent In response to a resolution
OF the House OF September 90, 1861 The com.
munication embraces report from the Commis.
sioner OF Customs, showing the entire cost Of
maintaining the revenue service for the year
ending September 30, 1867, and giving the amounts
expended In each collection district. The report
shows total cost for the service of 1858 90 o.
The vessels sold In the last ten years realized, In
the aggregate the sum Of tl5O, 595.25. The number
OF officers in this service is given follows Cap
tans, 35j first lieutenants 80; second lieutenants
sii third ieutenants i3j chief engineers, 22 first
assistant engineers, "a second assistant engin
GERS, "a.
number OF vessels have been sold since April
TO- 1906, and replaced by others more suited to
the service, and less expensive. In regard to
the six steamers on the lakes, the Secretary says
that, as they were placed there by Congress, In
view perhaps OF weigAty considerations aside
from the ordinary purposes OF the revenue, he
does not feel at liberty to recommend their sale
unless they can be disposed Of without great sac
rince, He recommends the employment Of small
tugs In lieu Of the open boarding boats, as less
expensive and more efficient.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, Jan. A.-An Intellectual
effort was made In the convention to have two
daily sessions. A resolution asking the Federal
Government to advance Its per diem and expenses
to the convention was introduced. The con-
vention refused to table 1t by a vote of one hun
dred and one to'thirty-four. II was referred to
. special committee. A resolution that the
finance committee see on what terms the coven-
tion could negotiate a loan OF from nifty to one
hundred thousand dollars was adopted. A reso.
luton to adjourn until pay could be obtained up
to date was tabled. The conventions financial
agent reported that he had received ten thou
sand dollars from the military State treasurer,
which he held subject to the instructions OF tho
convention. A resolution was Immediately offer
ed to pay each members nifty dollars not acted
on. The usual section defining and Furnishing
treason was adopted. Adjourned.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25
ALABAMA.
IL PosI orrIGE DErASrnESr.


POST OFFICE DEPARrMEST,
prono..,. 70, Nv ~ iangsmy 4. hooS'
iYs sne mAs- ~ ,he pnkted stAes
Ioutes IN hs State oY kIabsmS VIII be- ~ ~
March 3 next g DO decided y April i0 ioIoTas
prescribed by law and commonly called tho text
oath,
$50 From Abbeytlle by Clopton and skpperville, to
Barnes Cross'road, 80 miles and back. once
week;
Leave Abbevillo Saturday at Tam.
Leave Barnes Cross roads Friday ATTAIN.
$50 From Cahaba to Selma. 10 miles and back three
times week.
Leave Cahaba Monday, Wednesday aud Friday
at loan;
Arrive At Selma BY 80 Pm,
Lsiy I, Selma 80 Monday. Wednesday and Friday
.,,, Arrive q Cahabh BY spm.
'''' and basf, three times meep 'n'' ~ miles
Leave Pickensyille Monday, Wednesday and
| Friday at an.
| Arrive At Columbus by pm
Leave Columbus Monday Wednesday and Friday
A; n.2P% p'p,s,,0,,,,,0 hvs,m
csl2 From Russell vile to TuseS%ba. IS milo. and
| back, three times week.
| Leave Russellyille Monday, Wednesday and
Arrive q fuscSnbia by nam.
| Leays Tuseumbh Monday, Wednesday and
sss fTom A RSs;sly iS sss
three times week. ".
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

We are authorized to announce that tho ladies
Of the Executive Mansion, Mrs. Patterson and
Mrs. Slower, will DO home on Monday evenings.
The evening has been axed In lieu Of the after.
noon receptions, as they were last season.
SPEAKER CoLFAx's receptions are to be every
Friday evening" from 81 to II p. m, commencing
Friday, Jan. II.
The receptions Of the Speakers mother and
slater, Mrs. and Miss Matthews, for lsdies, and
gentlemen accompanying them, will be every
Wednesday afternoon, from l to 4 p. m. Resi-
denee, Lafayette Square, SYSTEMATICALLY
street
Mrs. Postmaster GENERAL RANDALL will
hold her receptions on Wednesday afternoon OF
each week, at No. 4o2 L street, corner Fourteenth
and L.
The LADIES of Secretary Browning's family
will receive their friends, as usual, on wednes
days, from IL to 1 o'clock, p. m, Residence on
Montgomery street, Georgetown Heights.
GENERAL GRANT will be at home on wedncs
day evening, Fcbruary5. No cards OF Invitation
will be issued. Residence, l street, near New
Jersey avenue.
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TINTED STATES MAILS.
.BHTUCKY


Posr oyrIcn DrPAsrxsSr.l
WAsHisoroS, January 2, 1865, .
GS, 2 n J ths malls e the Sn, ts
eeived at the Contract Once OF this Department until
sRm, o. March 81 nOxt' to DO decided by April q,
' fi RsSrSS . g Sa IL ta. ms . sss s.s
k XIV. SsY Ssi'.Tiis :, saRn
Leave BuiIitt.ville Friday attain.
MS fiss csns valley 10 Hs.s'SS:vule. mile. aud
f s;: Al $siS
o7OS From LirsrmSrs to calhoun. milo. aud back.
Leave Liysr%ore Tuesday. and Friday ssam.
Leave cshSH% aS:S a and
$50 Fiji G ssoG y * Pb and
Leave Brock Vile ,Tus.dsy and Saturday a m.
fssvs ei.y,s!iis Mo ~ ? an. % Friday M7.m.
and Palma. to Benton, n miles and bstd. twice
Leave fadueah Wednesday aud Saturday a,
t.S s s 6 Rs1' Ts. y and p.a., s.
0 POM sfhs q RJs25 Hill Station l, uo.
LAM snd gs s6y,n W,sH T Tess;
leave koess I'M s,aioa Ras % y and rrid., at
os,, AAI.iySS.,, B.:yn:yl u BY sgm.
laeeyiile' equal to 81 miles and back, twiee a
Leave Padaeah Tuesday. and Saturday att am.
E HS,iys A BirndiS Mo By
ssss f!s% fsl%SaiS, y Sliaay,llc. to Milford. Il
ks.iS. s 4 $iisaa tsS & fsSn
Leave Milford Friday Al nm
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25
The Capture OF JeH. Davis.

The report of the Secretary OF War In relation
to the capture of JET. Davis, transmitted to the
House yesterday, was in response to = resolution
OF tho Committee on Claims, and 1t simply gives 4
list OF eight commissioned officers and one hun.
dred and forty -nve enlisted men belonging to the
+th Michigan cavalry, who were present at the
capture, which ia all the additional information
in his possession.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

New ORLEANS, Jan. 2.-The day In the con-
vention was consumed In discussing the ninety
eighth article Of the constitution and amend
ments and substitutes.
This article forever DISTINGUISHES all persons
convicted OF treason, purJury, forgery, bribery,
or other crimes punishable with hard labor; all
officers or leaders Of guerrilla bands during the
war and DISTINGUISHING, until 1878, those disfran-
chised by the reconstructin acts.
Pending the discussion, the convention adj
journed.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

JOSEPH SHILLiNGros, corner Four.and.a-half
street and Pennsylvania avenue, have sent us
Frank Leslie's Ladies Magazine and Gazette of
Fashion," filled with interesting literary matter
and plates illustrating the latest fashions.
Also, from the same gentleman, we have re-
ceiyed copy "David Copperaeld," being the
eleventh Of an entire new edition of "Chaarles
Dickens Works." now being issued by them,
entitled "Petersons' Cheap Edition for the Mil.
lion OF Charles Dickens Works." at twenty. five
cents each,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

TALLAHAssEE, FLA, Jan. %.-The Convention
met as usual. The question of privileges was
discussed, and some time was taken up In argu-
Ing Misrepresentation by the press. The Com.
mittec on Privileges and Elections reported, and
after an earnest and excited debate the report
was madea special order for Monday next. Two
new members were added to the Convention.
Adjourned to Monday.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

THERE pretty lengthy debate In the Com
mittee of Ways and Means yesterday, on the In.
ternsl Revenue bill. We believe that no definite
action was arrived at as to the time when the bill
will be reported to the House. The committee
seem determined to SO modify the law that the
burden Of taxation shall fall upon luxuries. The
more that can be collected In this way the greater
will be the relief to general business, and the
more will It redoun to the welfare of the poor.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

GALVESTON, Texas, Jan. 23.-The Conserva-
tive Convention at Houston has adjourned. The
session was stormy. The resolutions declared
an unalterable determination to oppose negro
suffrage. They advise voters to defeat the Con.
vention, ifpossibc; and II not to elect delegates
who will oppose negro suffrage. 1t Is reported
that there will be a convention called At Calves
ton to unite the johnson Democrats and the
moderate Republicans.
Gen. Hancock proceeded to Austin, without
stopping here.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

New ORLEANS, Jan. 24-The Commissioner
OF freedmen from Donaldsonville, forwards to
General Buchanan, commanding Louisiana, a
complaint OF freedmen on the Bucna Vista
plantation, whose wages have not been paid,
and praying for remedy, as the district court
will not be held until the first Monday In May.
The matter was laid before General Hancock,
who, in reply, says; These parties are not rene
diless, for they can apply to the judge Of the
court, who, by law, 10 authorized to hold sd-
journed or special terms. The court can best
determine the rights Of all the parties concerned.
The Major General commanding therefore di.
reefs that you instruct the bureau agent at Don.
aldsonville to call upon the judge Of the district
court Of the parish at once to hold q special
term Of his court for the trial OF these cases
complained Of; and in case of failure or refusal,
to hold said term, the said bureau agent will at
once make such seizures OF crops and property
and sell the same as may be. requisite to secure
the freedmen in their just rights.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

The funeral OF a time-honored landmark, and
man whose memory will ever be cherished
throughout the land, will take place from the
Baptist church on Thirteenth street, tomorrow,
at O'Clock 1t will be attended by the Mayor
the City Councils, the Columbia Typographical
Society, the Washington National Monument
Association, the Oldest Inhabitants Assoeia.
ton, and hundreds OF prominent citizens, who
have looked up to him as the pioneer and chief
engineer In the progress OF the nations metrop-
oils
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

HAVANA, Jan. 4.-An arrival from San Do.
mingo brings the following Intelligence;
Commissioners were sent out by President
Gabriel to obtain assistance. Ex.Prcsident Jiffard
formally refuses to interfere in the affairs OF ST.
Domingo.
Dominican refugees at Turks Island are In
great distress.
Bairists held possession Of all the important
towns in San Domingo except the capital, which
they were preparing to storm.
Adviccs from Hayti report that President
Sullivan was at Cape Haytien preparing for =
vigorous campaign against Caios. He openly
declared his inteption OF resisting by force OF
arms the contemplated cossion Of the Bay OF Sa.
wana to the United States.
Health accounts from st. Thomas. report that
the fever In malignant form prevailed there, and
there had been a number Of cases of cholera.
Reports from Caracas represent disturbances
Of revolutionary character are breaking out In
different parts OF the state.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

BARON VoS GgRoLT, the Prussian Minister Of
the North German Confederationi presented his
credentials to the President yesterday. The
usual ceremonies observed on such occasions
took place.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

COMMISSIONER CAPRoS's plan for improving
the public grounds, or more particularly reserva-
tion No. ., between the Smithsonian grounds
and the Washington Monument, should be
adopted and carried out In all OF Its detsiis. II
will make that square what II should be-part
OF grand park to extend from the Capitol to
the white House aud Potomac river. The plan
contemplates gentle undulAtions Of the surface,
to be thickly planted with native and foreign
trees, alternating with grass plots the whole In
terseeted by eurvilinear drives and walks so
arranged as to give picturesque views through
foliage In various directions In front Of the
-ent building an oval space Is set apart,
ornamentation Is designed to be
This reservation, 1t will be
Nme years past been used
! (which 1t was not all
a., IS making 1t a
a, -nment and
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-25

ST. Louis, Jan. 2t.-The Kansas Legislature
has memorialized Congress to prohibit, by law,
the sale Of large bodies Of land to person. and
asking that railroad companies owning lands re-
ceiyed from Congress shall be forced to put them
into market