Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-30
Warrington News and Gossip.

resents General Sutter, the California pioneer
welcoming at eventde party of weary and
tiavel-worn emigrants at his famous and hos.
pitable rancho, where Sacramento now stands.
The General appears in the foreground In full
uniform, the embodiment of adv venture, chiyal.
ry, and good cheer, while his adobe fort.
(which might fittingly be termed the starting
point Of civilization on the Pacific coast,) and
the emigrants, with their various belongings,
occupy the back and middle distance, making
scene at once picturesque and pleasing. The
picture Is full Of suggestions and memories,
and ought to be, as we are glad TO hear there is
prospect Of its becoming, the property of the
CalifornIa Historical Society, or some kindred
organization.
TWENTY PER CENT.-In the deficiency bill
reported to the House yesterday, from the
Committee on Appropriations, there is no
clause making appropriation for the paymento OF
the additional compensation of twenty per
cent to clerks in the several departments in
this city. The matter was discussed at the
meeting Of the committee yesterday morning,
and a motion to incorporate a clause Of that
character was voted down by a majority OF
one. 1t is understood that Hon. Thaddeus
Stevens, chairman Of the committee, who
strongly favors the ma ter, will introduce an
amendment to the bill when 1t comes before the
House for action, providing for the payment
OF the twenty per cent. The bill is made the
special order for Thursday next.
THE NEW YORK TRAvEL.-The National
Democratic Convention, the National Labor
Congress- the National Shooting Festival, &C.
in New York on and about the 4th of July
Will draw a large number Of persons from
Was hington, and at the Baltimore and Ohio
Do,
at the depot, the agenfs are kept quite busy in
selling the round-trip tickets, (Ss.25 being the
price.) These tickets are to be sold up to the
evening of the I'd Of July, and are good to re-
turn until the 18TH. Already some 500 have
been sold, and it is expected that the number
which will be sold here will run up to 1,5UO if
not 2,GB.
DEPARTURE OF GEN. GRANT-Gen. Grant
and family, accompanied by Gen. Dent, left the
city this morning, at eight O'Clock, for their
Western tour. During the absence Of Gen
Grant the business of the army will be con.
Quoted by Gen. John A. Rawlns, Chief OF
Slaf.
FLORIDA KNOCKING FOR ADMIssION-Col.
Osborn, Senator elect from Florida appeared
on the floor of the Senate this morning. Mr..
Howe presented his credentials, and moved
that he be sworn in. motion to refer his
credentials TO the Judiciary Committee gave
rise to an extended debate.
REDUCING THE FORCB.-In consequence of
the reduction in the civil appropriation bill,
IL has become necessary to reduce the force in
the State Department, and this morning about
twenty temporary clerks employed there,
were notified that they could not be retained.
CONTRACT CTAwARpED.-Thec contract for sup.
plying stationery for the Navy Department.
the navy yards at Boston, philadelphia and
Washington, tor the fiscal year ending June 30.
1869, have been awarded 10 Messrs DempseyS *
O'Toole, stationers, Of this city.
MOVEMENT is being made here to obtain the
appointment of Col. Jeffries. the present regis.
ter Of the Treasury, to the position of Assist.
ant Secretary, and Col Burnside, of Illinois,
10 the former position.
WALLS OPERA HoUsR.-See announcement,
Of the interesting musical and dramatic exhi-
bition at Wallis Opera House tonight. 1t will
be brilliant affair, indeed.
Col. TAPPAN, a member Of the Indian peace
Commission, arrived here this morning from
the plans. Gems. Sherman and Sanborn are
expected in few days.
The CITY PosrMAsTERsHIp.-"Dat writes
10 the Sun.
"The Senate Committee on Post Onices have
as yet taken no action on the nomination of
VIM. w. Moore as postmaster Of Washington
city, and II is not improbable, from recent an.
pearances, that the committee will retain the
nomination, and make no report thereon until
the next session of Congress. The intention
OF such q course is to continue Mr. Bowen, the
present incumbent, in Office till next fall.
Should the Senate, however, fail to confirm a
successor, the Postmaster General will have
authority to place the Office in charge of a spe.
cial agent of the Department until the confirm
alton Of regular postmaster"
PoLITICAL.-There is trouble in the PendIe
ton camp from the belief that the delegates
from illinois to the Democratic National Con.
vention are going against MIR. Pendlston after
al, aitnough they have been instructed to GO
ior MN. Inc whip Is being cracked smartly
IN the faces OF the aforesaid delegates to show
them the Nervousness of going against the sen.
ument OF tne Democracy they represent, and
possibly they may take their places in the
traces again.
- The editor Of the Central Chyistian Adyocate.
a Methodist journal published in ST. LOUIS,
mus speaks OF u. 5. Grant: His great mod.
esty, his wonderful capacity as a military
surprising success are known to the country
and to the world. We confess that our admi.
ration OF the man has increased all the time
since we first saw HIM, and that we share
with the soldiers of the army in feelings of de-
vouon TO him. Aside from anything we NAV
respect In politics, We regard Gen Grant as
aoout me first man in the nation. Ii the
Demoeratic party shall nominate a man as
worthy as he, we shall be glad"
Of Colfax, he says:-"He has deserved the
nonors showered on him. He is a noble man,
II ue TO his convictions Of right, true to his
friends, true TO humanity. He has more warm
personal friends than any man in the United
States. He is loved and honored by the best
people in the country. His character is STAIN
less, his abilities equal TO any demand the
country may make. Knowing him as we'll AS
we do, we congratulate our friends upon the
nomination for once Of a pure minded, excel
lent mar for the Vice Presidency"
- The California Union State Central Com.
mittee has called State Convention for August
9TH to nominate Presidential Electors The
primaries are TO be held under the primary
election laws, and all are to participate who
pledge themselves to support Grant and Col.
tax.
1t is reported that "Sunset" Cox will be
the Democratic candidate for Congress in the
Sixth District of New York TO succeed Thos.
+. Stewart, and that John Morrissey will he
renominated from the Fifth. :
Mr.. Pendleton is expected to be present at
the sessions Of the Democratic Con yention 10
be held IN New York.
= The New York Sun says:
"Pendeton's friends are very shakv. In.
deed, they virtually concede the impossibiIity
OF securing his nomination, and, as has been
before stated, many of them admit the impolicy
OF pressing him. Mr.. PepdletOn in uovv n