Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-16

well IOunQtu, IL IS aScertalne0 tn3t
such has not been the intention of Secretary
Stanton. Yesterday Mr.. Stanton was closeted
for some time with Senator Wade, az the Vice
Presidents Chamber, in the Capitol This
morning Senator Wade called upon Mr. STAN
toa AZ the War Department, and was with him
some time
There is good authority for saying that Mr..
Stanton does not intend to tender his resigna-
ton TO the President, at least for the present.
personal, ETC-An Ohio paper states that
Mr.. Whitelaw Reid, formerly correspondent
here of the Cincinnati Gazette, is TO be editor
in-chief OF the new evening paper to be started
in Cincinnati ON the first of March.
According TO the London correspondent
of the New York Times dissatisfaction exists
in England at the appointment of Mr.. Thorn
ton as Minister to the United States. In the
important man, if not an abler diplomatist,
some think. might be desirable. 1t is said that
his appointment was forced upon the Govern
ment by the routine of the foreign Office and
that he takes the place because tied up and Ia
belod for il in the red tape of its first clerk
Among the passengers for France, by the
steamer Napoleon III, sailing on Saturday last,
was Capt E. 5. Harrington, U. 5. Army, of this
city.
NO steps have been taken yet. so far rs we
learn, toward the appointment of an Assistant
Secretary OF the Treasury, rice Cooper, rejected
by the Senate. Several aspirants are actively
at work, but those best qualified 10 form an
correct opionion the subject express the
belief that for the present, at least, the vacancy
will not be filled.
Colonel Greene, of the Boston Post de-
clines the Office of Assistant Treasurer He
says that ''nether vote nor the persuasive elo-
quence of Mr.. Sumner could induce him Colo
mel Greene) TO accept the Office of Assistant
Treasurer If il were rendered to him.
RECEPTIONS LAST EvENING.-The first re-
ception this season OF General and Mrs Grant
took place last evening at their residence ON l
street, and was brilliant affair. Among the
DISTINGUISHED persons present We're Secretary
seward; Postmaster General Randall: Hon.
schuyler ColfaX; Senators Cole and sherman:
Messrs. Washburne. johnson. and Others, OF
the Honse OF Representatives; Major Generals
sheridan, Sherman Ord. Thomas, Hunter
Emory, Augur: and Carr; Surgeon Edwards
and Captain Morris of the Navy: VI. Blacuue
Turkish Minister; Coils. Parker and Rad.au of
the staff. Marshal Gooding: Col. r. Manning:
ana many others noted in civil and military
life, who were accompanied by ladies and
the spacious residence Of the General was
crowded until a late hour.
The General and Mrs. Grant received their
guests IN their usual courteous manner. The
lSand OF the Eth Infantry was stationed in an
ADJOINING room, and during the evening per
formed many beautiful pieces of music
An incident of the evening was the presenta-
non by MI. Van Patten. of New YORK. of TWO
Indians of the Mohican tribe, J. L. Slingerland
and ID. Charles, W no presented a written address
10 the General.
The reception AT the res idence of Chief Justice
Chase last evening was attended bv a large and
bl illl;int asSembiage. The ladies of the family
Mrs Sprague and Miss Chase, with the Chief
Justice. received the visitors. among whom
Wele many distinguished persons
STILL ANOTHER.--The country will lose Al
the close OF the present Congress the services
OF another industrious and faithful represent
atiVe OF his constituents in the person OF q n
Moorhead. OF Pennsy lvania, who. we regret TO
perceive, adheres 10 the determination he au-
nounced last fall of withdrawing from public
life al the expiration of his present term Though
not conspicuous on the floor of the House by
reason of much speaking, Mr.. NJ has neyerthe-
less exercised great influence on il. action
through quiet but well directed aud effective
work in committees, and his place will b,.
found one exceedingly hard TO ill.
THE WHITE HoUsK.-The crowd of visitors
at the Executive Mansion to-day was very
large, but few had an interview with the Pres.
ident. Attorney General Sranbery and Srcrc-
tary McCulloch were closeted with the Presi.
ident TOR some time this morning. Senator
Hendricks and General Ord also had inter
views with the Executive.
AT MEETING OF the Ordnance Committee.
this morning, il was decided to prepare "A re-
port of the labors of the committee up 10 this
time for presentation TO Congress GeneraI.
Logan and Butler will probably write the re-
VI in Is tod
week. In the meantime no further testimony
Will be taken by the committee. Ii Is under
stood that a bill will be introduced with the
report making some important reforms in the
OF the Ordnance Bureau
COMMUNICATIONS. was received L. the
Senate 10 day from Edwin NJ. Stanton. S.crr-
tary of War, in answer 10 a resolution of April
9Th. 1-67, asking a list of tine names of yoiun-
teer officers in the military service of rhe Gov
eminent. The Secretary. in conclusion, says:
These officers were retained on duty because
their services Were required and for the same
reason those HoU in the service are continued"
CoMMIssARy SvBsIsTENCE-Major Long.
u. =. A, for some time past ON duty at the
Executive Mansion, the staff of the Presi-
dent has been assigned 10 duty "a Assistant
Commissary of Subsistence, Department of
Washington, and is now with Colonel Bell. ON
q street.
THE CONTRACT for supplying the Payma aster
of the United States Navy with stationery for
the next year has been awarded to Messrs.
Blanchard 4 Mohun, OF this city.
A DELEGATION from the Cherokee Nation of
North Carolina. consisting of q. W. Rushy-
head, principal chief, Johnson g. $. Key Da-
lus Gusky, and Chino We whis-ka, arrived i'm
the city yesterday, and are stopping at Joys
Hotel. Their object is 10 arrange for the paw
meDt Of their annuities. which We're unpaid
while they were within the rebel lines
A HEAVY CLAIM.-In the Senate Yesterday.
Mr.. Sherman presented memorial from Chas.
n. GOldmg, of Ohio, who held a commission as
Captain and Assistant tluartermaster in III.
United States Army, under General pope.
during the war, asking TO be credited with
I,u0O1, which amount in money goods he.
longing TO the Cove rnment. was captured by
Major General Stuart, OF the &. = army from
the quartermaster's train while on the RETREAT
across the Rappahannock. The memorial was
n ferred 10 the Committee on Claims
PERsoNAL.-James Gorden Bennert IT.. of
The New York Hraid: Jerome b. Still,on. of
the New York World. Hon. Bradley Barlow of
Vermont: and w. w. Harding, of the Phila-
delphia Enquirer are at Wizards. Major
General +. o. &. Ord arrived in this CITY YES
terday, from Mississippi. -.--Hon. A. c. Burr
and bride, OF Illinois; Gen. j. L. Herman. u.
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