Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-01-28

IuI. I'lldIu SHOWS tDdb SInytue knew nlm
and the members of his family perfectly well,
and that instead of removing him he procured
him to "resign," with the distinct agreement
that he was TO continue his salary; the resigna-
ton dodge being simply to stop clamor and
save Smythe from losing any votes On his con-
frmation as Minister to Russia. Said Smythe
with an interse wink, You resign, as at my
request-be particular to put it as a: my request
and l sha'nt appoint any successor to your
place. and your salary can go on. You see the
game shall make on these fellows" Pollard
goes on at some length detailing his subsequent
dealing with the slippery candidate for diplo-
matte honors. II presents altogether a curious
chapter OF New York political ethics; but is
altogether too long for our use. As the Senate
has decided not to act on nominations for the
rest OF the session, Collector Smythe's little
game on "these fellows" will not be likely to
prosper.
CONTRACTS FOR PAPER FOR THE PUBLIC
PRINTINe.-The Senate Committee on Printing
have examined the proposals for paper for the
public printing, opened ON Tuesday, and ac-
cepted the following:
Glass Nv. II. Hoffman, of Baltimore, 1.5OO
reams, at l3 e9-1O0 cents per pound, and 1,5,U
reams, at IA 1s-lOO cents per pound; E. Shooer,
pound.
Glass 2.-w. J. Bryan. 1000 reams, at II Al. 100
cents per pound. The bid Of ]. A. Weeds, be-
ing informal, was rejected, though it was the
Clssses } and 4.--R. Kingsland, N. Y, 1000
Glass 5.-H. M. Clarke & c., Boston, 81, 600
reams OF writing paper of various sizes and
qualities, at 2lx cents per pound.
Glass 6.-W. H. Hoffman & TO-, Baltimore,
3,10O reams at 16 23-IOO cents per pound.
The Superintendent Of Public Printing has
been directed to enter into contract with the
above named gentlemen.
NATIONAL RAILWAY LOAN AND TRUST
CoNPANY.-Mr. Viekers introduced In the
Senate this morning bill to incorporate the
National Railway Loan and Trust Company
1t names Russell Sage, Geo. Pomeroy, Will
liam Allen Busler, Samuel A. Strong, G. Hill
ton Scribner, A. Foster Higgins, John q. Ere.
mont, VIM. +. Drake, VIM. Leconey, Wm R.
Bergholz, Arthur +. Willmarth, Henry Bau-
sher, jr, Franz Sigel, q. 5. Jones, A. l.. Pritcb-
ard George w. Riggs, Jos. +. Brown, and Jas
Z. Kennedy as corpOrators, with power to pur-
chase, grant, sell, or receive in trust or other
wise all kinds Of property, real, personal and
mixed, and to make contracts Of every nature
In connection Herewith, to construct railways
or such other works Of public or private i'm
provement as may be deemed advisable, and
TO invest their capital IN furtherance OF such
enterprises. The capital stock Of said company
10 consist OF ten thousand shares OF SlGO each
The office of the company to be established In
the city OF Washington, with agencies else
where- Referred TO the Select Committee on
Railroads.
THE BILL of Mr.. Morton, designed to inter-
pose the authority of Congress to prevent the
collection of the New Jersey and Maryland
capitation tax, reappeared in the Senate yes
terday under different title, and with the au-
thorty Of Mr.. Chandler, chairman OF the Com.
mIttee on Commerce.
1t provides that it shall Oe unlawful for auv
officer OF any railroad company in any Stata,
District or Territory Of the United States TO
collect or to psy over to any State. or to any
District or municipal officer, or into the treas
ury OF any suite, county, or municipality. any
tax or impost levied, or TO be levied, upon any
person transported to or from any State, Dis.
trict, or Territory of the United States or levied
or TO bs levied on the money or compensation
paid by said person for such transportation.
aDy law of any State or Territory to the con-
uary Notwithstanding; and every officer Of any
such railroad company making such collect ion
or payment, or ordering. directing, or author.
izin2 the same shall be lIable to Indictment in
the Circuit Court OF the circuit in which the
conviction thereof shall be fined for every
offence not less than fl We thousand dollars.
There is no doubt that Mr.. Chandler will Sc
cure an immediate favorable report Of this bill
from the Committee on Commerce, and it is not
much less a matter OF doubt that 1t will pass.
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARNY.-Mr.
Blaine, from the Committee on Appropria-
tions in the House, this morning reported the
bill making appropriations for the support of
the army for the year ending June 3Oth, 1870,
which was referred to the Committee OF the
Whole, aud made the special order for
Monday next after the morning hour The
bill appropriates three hundred thousand
dollars for recruiting and transportation of
troops, instead Of one hundred thousand, as
last year, and reduces the appropriation for
cOmmutation of officers subsistence SI33,OGO
For payments to discharged soldiers for cloth
ing not drawn it appropriates S5CG,OOO, instead
tohal appropriation of S5.500,OO0 for
subsistence In kind for regular troops
and employees. For transportation, pur-
chase ard hire of horses, mules, oxen, &c.
clearing roads, hire of teamsters, &c; 1t APP
pTopriates S8.5o0,00O instead of S5,0OuO60 as last
year; S1,UCO,OOO is appropriated for the repair
and Improvement OF the armory at Rock
Island. ILL.,; One-half to be devoted to the con-
struciion of bridge connecting Rock Island
with the cities Of Rock Island and Davenport;
making the total sum appropriated by the bill
si3, 1850 instead of S33,0S2, ,093, being the
amount appropriated last year; making an in
crease in the appropriation this year Of
Sl0,l13,iU1.
THE RECEPTIONS YESTERDAY were all well
attended. The weather was fine aud clear, the
'oeAcs WcAc Out great uumOeTS, ana LQere
were more gentlemen escorts than are usually
noted at these reunions
The reception of Mrs. Speaker Colfax, as on
previous occasions, was very largely attended
Mrs. Colfax was assisted by the Speakers
mother and sister, Mrs. and Miss Matthews
Among the numerous persons who were pres.
ent were Mrs. General u. 5. Grant, Mrs
Senator Drake, MRS. Senator Morgan, Charles
Dana, Esq, Representatives Lafilin, Randall.
Broomall, Dewesse and ladies; Admiral Bailey
and lady; and many other distinguished per.
SONS.
Mr. Postmaster General Randall was assist
ed in her reception by Mrs. Packard, Mrs.
Otie, Mrs. Blood, and Mrs. General Jarvis.
The callers were numerous.
Mrs. Attorney General Evarts' reception was
also largely attended. Mrs. General Grant,
was among the callers. Mrs. Evarts was as.
sisted in receiving BY Mrs. Ashton, Miss Hattie
Nicholson. and Miss Hettie Evarts. The ladies
received their friends IN Q most cordial manner.
Mrs. Secretary McCulloch and Miss Bailey
received their friends from u m. to D. m
Several hundred ladies and gentlemen called
during reception hours.
The receptions given BY Mrs. Secretary
Browning, Mrs. Secretary Schonsld, and Nrs.
Secretary Welles were also numerously at.
tended. z
GovIRNOR OF PINNsYLvANIA.-Hon.A Asa
Packer has consented to b q candidate for
Governor Of Pennsylvania, providing he ID
nominated by the Democratic State Con vention.
Several Of the Democratic papers Of the State
are urging the nomination Of General Winfield
Scott Hancock. s4t