Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-03-31

NA'' f'N~ufts wen WOItu tsteDDSe
examination. The most unpretending and yet
the most s-fiking of the group, is a bunch of
the commoner field flowers, placed In dis
csrdes medicine bottle, The picture is executed
with the careful respect to minute detail SO
much in vogue with painters of the prC-Ra-
phaetste school, but without the painful petit
ness and bad geseral effect which ordinarily
marx their works; and, in spite of the Unsenti-
mental objects portrayed, there is such
knowledge of nature shown in the treatment,
and such quaint and sturdy dignity abet
the picture, to make il at once credItahle to
the artist and pleasing 10 the observer. In a
different vein is another by the same artist
Wiles, of New YOrk,-a bright glimpse of
Silver Lake, with its pond hllies and shady
hooks, which is strongly suggestive, in these
early spring days, of boat rides, pic-nics, fish.
ing parties, and all those pleasant sort OF
things. Artistically considered, we regard 1t
as inferior to the other, although the majority
would doubtless consider it the most pleasing
Of the two.
Macleod, Of this city, has at the same
place one of his carefully painted views on
Rock Creek,-a class of pictures which ought,
for their local interest and faithful execution,
to ave a double value to Washingtonians. Tie
artist seems to know every pretty place on this
romantic stream, and none of their beauties are
lost by being transferred to his canvass. If
art were As well patronized here as it should
be, MaCLeod's pencil would rarely be idle.
GEN. HANCOCK ASSUMES CoMNANp.-The
following was issued this morning:
"HeGd5 aGrteTs NiIitGry Dirisiea Of The Atlantic
WdShiHe ton, u. g., March 31st, IS6e-General
Orders, No. lin compliance with General
Orders No. l., Headquarters of the Army, Ad-
JutaDt Generals Office. Washington d. c..
March 2Sth. 1865, the undersigned hereby as
sumes command of the Military Division of the
Atlantic, composed of the Department of the
Lakes, embracing the States of Ohio, Michi-
gan, Indiana, Illinois. and Wisconsin, the De.
partment of the East, embracing the New
England States, New York, New Jersey, and
Prnnsylvania,) and the Department Of Wash.
lnl ton, embracing the District of Columbia
Maryland, and Delaware, excepting post of
Fort Delaware, attached to the Department of
tie East.)
The b. ado uarters are established at Wash
ington, ID G.. W. s. HANCOCK,
Major General Commanding"
LEyEE OF THE PRTsIDENT-The President
gave his final reception of the season last even
ing. There was a large crowd in attendance to
ay Their respects TO the Chief Magistrate. The
cabinet was fully represented, with the excep-
ton OF Secretary Stanton; of the Diplomatic
Corps there was large attendance, and the
number OF army and navy officers was very
great. There was the usual assembling of Sen
ators, Representatives, Judges Of Courts, sci
'niIfc gentlemen and civilians of eminence
and fair proportion of ladies'
Hon. THADDEUs STEVENS has written
'etter TO one of his personal friends in Lancas-
ter, Pennsylvania, taking strong grounds in
favor of the nominations of General Grant
and Benjamin +. W Wade for President and Vice
President
The WHITE HOUsE-The regular meeting Of
the Cabinet to-day with all the members pres
ent General Hancock had an interview with
the President this morning.
DIsCHARGED.-Vponh his own request Chas
Shaml a1gh has been discharged the service As
Iperintendent Of the National Cemetery at
Philadelphia Pa, to take effect from and after
April lsi, 1867.
JoHS q. SAKE. the poet, has been mentioned
as possible candidate for the vacant mission
to 81. Petersburg.
The MCARDLE CASE IN THE SUPREME
COURT.-As soon as the court concluded the
reading of opinions yesterday, Judge Black
brought TO the notice OF the Court report that
the prOmulgation of the decision In the Near.
or an act OF Congress intended 10 impair the
power Of the court and that since the passage
OF this act by Congress the court had IN con-
ference, determined not TO promulgate its de-
cision In this case before its adjournment
CElef Justice Chase was not upon the bench
Justice Nelson inquired of Judge Black what
proposition he desired 10 make, and whether
he wished TO argue the effect of the repeating
law without specifying any definite action
desired. Judge Black professed Willingness
10 argue the matter spoken of either now or M
the pleas urP OF The Court IuSriCp Nelson hi
asked Mr.. Carpenter. the counsel of the War
Department. II he had anything To saw, He re-
piled that he did not understand that there was
any specific motion before the Court, but when
one was made touching the interests of his
cIients, ne would, upon proper notice, respond.
Durlng this colloquy Justice Grier, with a
manifestation of much emotion, observed, in
substance, that he felt called upon TO yindicate
himself from whatever OF obloquy or censure
may attach 10 any one in this matter; that he
thought the failure TO decide the McArdIe case
Will be considered as design on the part of the
Court 10 wait for legislation TO relieve them
from the performance of an unpleasant duty
Justice Field inquired OF Judge Black what
authority he had for stating that the Court had
determined not 10 promulgate the decision in
the McArdle case.
General Davis said this whole question was
involved In a motion upon habeds corpus case.
coming up from Florida, and in regard to
which hehad filed motion The Chief Justice
had given him 10 understand that he would be
heard on that motion Today, and he was pre-
pared 20 address himself TO il now. The Court
thought that General Davis had misunderstood
the Chief Justice. Mr.. Justice Nelson said
That the Court would consider the application
made by Judge Black, and announce their
Judgment this morning.
REsIGNATIoNs ACCEPTED.-By special orders
NO. IS, Just issued by command of General
Grant, the designations of the following g-named
officer, which have been accepted by the Pres
iCent 10 take effect from and after the 2jth day
OF March, lo6s, are annOunced:-Lieut. Col
Frederick Townsend, 9th u. s. Infantry, Breyet
BTlg. Gen. U. = A; Japt. James Z. Brownlow,
ia I. =. Cavalry; Capt. John u. Marcy, 10th
Y. ;. Infantry; First Lieut.. Louis II. Fine, Sd
Y. ;. Artillery; First Lieut David /. Scott, 10th
I. y Infantry; First Lieut.; Egbert Olcott, 2gth
L. :. Infantry; Second Lieut. VIM. A Clark
10Th U ;. Infantry; Second Lieut.. Porter
Haden, eth u. ). Cavalry; Second Lieut.. Earl
NJ. Rogers, Sd u. 5. Infantry; Second Lieut.
John a Arthur, 2d U. :. Cavalry.
LoUDoTN COUNTY ITENs.-Rev. E. T. Per-
kins, of ST. James Church, Leesburg, has ac-
cepied call from the Church IN Louisville