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Evening star., 1869-09-11
TIE TRIP OF THE ODD FELLOWS TO
THE PACIFIC.
A Pleasant Time i'm Chicago.


SHERMAN HOUSE, CHICAGO, September sth,
le69.-EditOr Stdr:-A large number OF the Rep
resentatives OF the Grand Lodge of the United
States, 1. %. U. F., are here, nearly every iu-
risdiction being represented. About twenty
ladies accompany the delegation, and appear.
ances indicate a very pleasant time, at least so
tar as the company is concerned.
Much attention has been shown the Repre-
sentatiyes by the fraternity here, the lodges
and encampments being represented by a COM
mIttee, headed by the Grand Master (Dr Ellisl J.
VINO are doing everything to make the brief
stop OF the delegations here pleasant and in fer-
esung Yesterday morning, under the direc.
non OF THIS committee, a procession of some
twenty odd open carriages, filled with Repre-
rsentatlves II and their ladies, Were out sight
seeipg-the Lake shore, Lincoln Park the
Southside, drive through the tunnel, and
many interesting points being visited, includ-
irg the famous water.works and elevator by
the means Of which water in the .scrIb" abont
two miles out in the lake, Is drawn through the
tunnel and raised TO a sufficient elevation 70
supply the highest point in the city. The Chi.
cagoans are justly proud Of their successful
efforts in this direction, and tail not to pro-
gramme IL as one Of the special objects. An
ascension te the cupola Of the courthouse AZ.
city, the meanderings OF the Chicago river be-
ing marked by the masts and smoke pipes of
steamers and vessels, while tar on IN the east
and north the blue waters Of Lake Michigan
make mp 8 scene much to be enjoyed.
Several former residents OF your city have
called on the Washington delegation here,
extending courtesies, &C. Among those have
met are Thos. Eckhart, confeetioner, George
w. MORRIS, printer, Fred Harvey, and others
w. U. DenniSon, OF the Sixth Auditors OfFice.
is also here, enjoying months leave Of absence
from his ofhcial duties.
By Invitation Of the Crane Master, Excels,or
Lodge, /. o. d. F., was visited last nisht nv the
officers Of the Grand Lodge and the Represen
,atiyss now here. Nlnerous speeehss were
made in response 70 calls-Deputy Grand sire
Master Snowden. for Maryland; and Grsnd
Representatiye Latham. tor virginia.
The delegation leaves this morning at ten
O'Clock Tor Omaha, for which point many 70 by
the Northwestern ana ChicaSo road. ZhiIe =
few take the Rock Island road
II being the time for leaving, must necss.
sarily close. RT
Evening star., 1869-09-11
ALL QUIETIN SPAIN

PARIS, Sept. 1.-THE rumor that the Regency
under Marshal Serrano has been extended is
gaining grounc. All the parties in Spain are
favorable to the proposition.
MADRID, Sept. 1.-THE disorders have been
quelled in this city, and the country is tran.
gull. The Government has advised General
Prim, therefore, that his speedy return is
unnecessary. The impdrcsdl, a newspaper, to-
day publishes a letter from Hon. Mr.. Fish, the
american Secretary of State, TO Minister Hale
and comments fsvorably upon il.
Evening star., 1869-09-11
NAPOLEON Is WELL.
Talk Of His Abdicatiou

PARIS, September 1.-THE Official newspa-
pers to-day announce that Napoleon is well.
LONDON, September 1l.-A Paris letter pub.
lished to-day says rumors of a possible abdica.
tion foreshadow a not improbable event. As
the Emperor is liable TO return 70 his sickness
incapaCia him from business, many think
his sons majority will be proclaimed on his
next birthday.
Evening star., 1869-09-11
TBy lAble. I
LONDON, Sent
Baltimore Markets, Ts-day.

BAITIhoRR, Sept. ll.-Ootton dull, aud
Howard Street superhne, s6as6s0. do. extrs.
s6.5aS7.75: do. family, ssas9.2 Is; City Mills
superfne, S6.25aS6.75; do. extra, SO 5Oas-; do
family, SS.zASlG50; Western supernne, STA
$3.50; do. extra, sc 50as7.25 do. family a. SOa
Se. Wheat firm and receIpts small, at sI50a
sl6O for red; white. sl.52asl g.; yellow, sI.25
Oats 6Oa63. Pork quiet at s53.50aS3,. Bacon
hrm and active; NIB sides, I9a: clear do, ~;
shoulders, l6 :; hams 24a2S. Lard a quiet at ~ "a
2Oh. Whisky active az Slls.
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MORE FIGHTING IN PARAGUAY.

LlsBoN, Sept. 1.-THE regular mail steamer
from Rio de Jauelro has arrived, bringing
Gates from the hostile armies of the Parana 10
the 18th July. According TO a Paraguayau
account sharp engagement occurred between
the Brazilians and Paragraphs, in which 200
OF the former and 60 OF the latter were killed
Owing to the M favorable nature of the ground
the Paraguayans Were unable 70 pursue. News
from Brazilian source say that the allies are
continuing preparations TO attack Lopez in
Evening star., 1869-09-11
McMARON,s OPINION OF
PRESIDENT LOPEZ

LONDON, Sept ia writer in to-day,s
Stonddrd says:-"Mr. Nc Mahon, United States
Munster TO Paraguay, denies the chargec re-
Gently brought against President L,pez. of
Paraguay. He says President Lopez is inteIIi-
gent, polished, and courageous, and conversaut
with European manners and diplomacy. Only
two or three Of the English desire TO leave
paraguay, but they are too timid 70 cypress
their wish"
Evening star., 1869-09-11
ELLIS, IRON BITfERS.

Will enrich the blood and prevent it from becom.
ing vstery and weak. give healthy com plexion,
restore the appetite, invigorste the system, and
are very palatable. These bitters are recommend
ed TO all persons requiring Q safe and valu able
tonic to impart tone and strength to the system
not efyen by bitters merely stimulant in their
effects; which. although they may possess tonic
vegetable properties, cannot give the strength ta
the blood which the Iron Bitters will give
Prepared BY VIM. Ellis. Chemist. For sale in
washington BY KIDWELL SON, PepnsyIyania
avepue and 14fh street. my26-sm
Evening star., 1869-09-11
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,

The amount of mu dated bank ,tss IN rne1
daring the week ending to-day was sal co.
making the total amount burned sls.o .s.s
The amount OF bank currency issued for bills
Destroyed dunng the week was ss7.lsO. making
he total amount ISSUED therefor siS.Sts55s
Tne balance due for mutilated notes rs siGa D.
ana ne amount Of nation Al bank currency out
Standing a. this date s2cg7s2,s5O.
Evening star., 1869-09-11
MxBoHAsrs LIN. OF STEAMSHIPS
BETWEEN
WARRINGTON AND NEW YORK.

Hereafter the Fine Steamships z. @. KNIGHT,
SOhh GIBSON, and NALLEY OITY, oo1S
OF the AERCHSN1e' LINK, will make tkEE&N
regular sent- weekly trips beween NEW@
1Oek. ALEXANDRIA. WASHINGTON, aud
GEOkGETOWN as follows: Leave NEW YORK.
IRON Pier 20, East river, every WEONEsDAY
andsATUR DAY at 4 .. m Leave GEORGETOWN
every hONDAY and THURSDAY 81 II m.
For further informs alton apply TO JOS L. GALT.
Agent. Office and wharf foot Of High at George
town or At the corner of nth street and New ork
avenue J. w THOMPSON,
sc sI-tf Presfdant
Evening star., 1869-09-11
THE NEW ENGIaNnr r.p

PORTLAND, ME, Sept. 1I.-At the New
England fair. DIR. George B. Loring delivered
the annual address, which was an able areu-
ment in favor OF the protection OF industry as
best calculated to promote the agricultural and
other interests Of the country
Evening star., 1869-09-11
ELECTION IN NOVA SCOTIA.

HALIFAX, Sept. 10.-Mr. Archibald was yes-
terday elected to represent the County of COL
chester in the Dominion Parliament The re.
suit of the election gives great satisfaction TO
the Unlonists. and proportionate dissaIIsfac.
tion TO the Repealers.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

and unsettled. Money at : per cent. Exchange
long, lOex; short, l0eX. Gold, 35k. 5.2O's, 1851,
coupon, l2lk. 10-sO's, coupon, llOk. Virginia
6's, ex-coupon, ex-coupon, SIS. North Carroll
na 6's, old, SIS: new AK.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

BETTER BE AN EARLY BIRD THAN AN UN.
FORTUNATE WoRM.-Acting Secretary Rich
ardson this morning directed that twenty.six
clerks In the Second Auditors Office, Treas
ury Department, be docked for losing time by
coming late in the morning and leaving In the
afternoon before the close of Office hours. The
losses to the Government last year, occa sioned
by salaries paid out to persons actually absent
to say nothing of tardiness, amounted to the
enormous sum of $4,000 per month.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

PORTLAND, ME, Sept 1.-THE schooner
Freedom is ashore at Booths bay The
schooner Potomac, from Boston, went 70
pieces in Mackeral Cove. The crew was
saved. The two vessels are a total wreck Ii
is said that only one man was saved of a crew
eighteen belonging to one of the vessels
Evening star., 1869-09-11

FUNERAL OF SENATOR FESSENDEN.
PORTLAND, ME-, Sept 1l.-Senator Fessen-
den's funeral takes place. at the First Parish
Church, at 1870 O'Clock to-day. The public
offices are closed
Evening star., 1869-09-11

THB father and mother of General Rawlins
are be'h living at Galena, Ill. He was one Of
nine children-eight sons and one daughter
all OF them now living but two of the sons.
Evening star., 1869-09-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
NATIONAL TaEATRE,

spaIa1ng q 6Rspley-.--Proprietors and Managers.
SATURDAY EVENING. sEPTEMBER lin,
GRAND RE0PENING,
And Flrlt Appearance in this city of
THE LEHFINGW ELI
AND HIS GREAT BHRLEsQUB COMBINA-
THE LEFFINGWiLL AS THE
GUSHING GLORINQA and
ROMEO GAFFIER JENKINS,
seats can be secured without extra charge.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

Col. w. A. Cook, the Corporation Attorney,
has so far recovered from his late sewers illness
as to be able to be out, ami was this morning
at the Mayors Office
Evening star., 1869-09-11
OAFORD AND HARVARD RETURN
MATCH

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Land and Water. n
newspaper, hopes the Oxford crew will make
return match with the Harvards, and that
the race will be as well fought as the last. A
better contest cannot be expected
Evening star., 1869-09-11

1T HAS BEEN SUGGESTED that a vignette of the
la Secretary of War should be placed upon
one OF the denominations of the new legal-ten-
der notes about to be issued
Evening star., 1869-09-11

Tomorrow. the Twelfth of September, is the
Fifty-fifth Anniversary Of the Battle Of North
Point The Association Of Defenders OF Balti-
more viii observe the occasion IN that city, by
attending religious services At the Methodist
Protestant Church on the corner OF Asquith
and Fayette streets.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES were the subIect of
an interesting paper read before the Trades
Congress, recently in session at Birmingham.
Eng. A distinction was drawn between CO.
operation, which respects the distribution of
the prod ucts OF labor, and industrial partner
ships whIca respect man nufacturing. The fol-
lowing plan 70. an industrial partoersuip was
suggested. The entIre stock or plant 70 be
valued and shares issued TO represent IL The
proprietore Of the works, VINO hold the chief
shares, TO have the chief management with the
right Of fixing the profits due at seven, ten.
nfteen or twenty Per cent, according 20 the
average OF rhe profits OF the business con-
Quoted, and any profits arising afteIwards 70
be divided among the shareholders Accord
ing to their wages. The worKmen who are
shareholders will then have two divideuds.
one on their shares, the other on their wages.
The eject OF this plan, IL IL asserted, vould be
that men would take an interest in their mas
ter Q business, and take pride In their work and
IN the renown OF thetr employers. In this'way
the employee would create new profits winch
otherwise would not exiss-they would puf
fnefr &C od-wili into the work instead Of their
iil.wtll; they would put their best skffl into t.
instead Of striving 90 ruin q. At the White
wood collerlee, it WaG asserteds some eyoe00
year had been made In thar way-ei6,ooo went
70 the men and sis,0oo TO the prop rietors, who
were thus rewarded for their trust ana "a
k8CIV.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

GENERAL SHBRxAN entered upon the dis.
charge OF his duties this morning as Secretary
Of War, and was engaged to-day in transacting
business requiring his attention, In addition to
the duties devolving upon him as General of
the Army.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

PRKsBYrxRIAne AND The PoPB -Reys n
w. Jacoous and r. H. Fowler, the respective
moderators Of the Presbyterian General AZ.
sembliee, have addressed q letter % uPius The
Ninth, Bishop Of Rome" In reply to the In VI.
tation Of the Pope one year ago 70 an non.
Catholic communions, inviting them to return
Catholic Church" The points Of the modsra.
tors letters are. LIST. that the Worc OF God. as
contained In the Scripture OF the Oid and New
Testament, b the only infallibie rule of faith
and practice; I'd. its right Of private Judgment;
3D.. the universal priesthood OF believers, thar
all men have, through CHRIST, access by one
priest TO secure their access 10 God. 4tn, de.
NAL OF the perpetuity Of the apostlsship,
Evening star., 1869-09-11

THB CUSTOMS RECEIPTS from the principal
ports for the past week amount to over four
millions of dollars.
Evening star., 1869-09-11
PIC-NICS. EXCURSIONS. &c.

FIRST GRAND TOURNAMENT OF THE
knighthood Of Maryland. Virginia. and ths
plstrict OF Columbia, at ANALOsTAN ISLAND,
september TO- lta
Evening star., 1869-09-11
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

THE PRESIDENT has recognized Julian De.
court as Vice Consul of France at Baltimore
Evening star., 1869-09-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
BACHELORS HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world:
the only true and perfect Dye; harmless, reliable,
instantaneous; ne disappointment; no ridiculous
CRATES and leaves the Hair soft apd beautiful,
BLACK OR BROWN. Sold by all Drusgists and Per.
Factory, No. 16 Bond street, N. Y. ses- -eoly
Evening star., 1869-09-11

SGeorge Francis Train is rusticating at
Salt Lake to zee how he likes IL.
- DeleEates to the Odd Fellows Convention
IN Caiilornia left St. Louis on Tuesday night.
HM Wheeling, Va, soft coal is only g. 80
~Only ilfteen dollars for q divorce I'm Chi.
caeo' and vet some men 60 TO State Prison for
Evening star., 1869-09-11

PoiITICAL.-Judge Austin has received the
Republican nomination for Governor Of Min.
nesota.
The Republican State Central Committee
OF virginia has called State convention, to
meet IN Richmond November 9th.
1t is stated that breach between the Dem.
ocrafs and Conservatives In Howard county,
maryland, has resulted in the nomination Of
TWO tickets for the Legislature and county
officers.
The State Central Committee Of the Labor
Reform party Of Massachusetts, at their meet.
ing yesterday, voted to call . political State
convention al Mechanics Hall, worcester. on
tuesday, September 2e, to nominate q State
Labor Ticket.
Evening star., 1869-09-11
Government Securities.

"AsHlssroS, Sept 10, IsSs.-JAy Cooke &
Co. furnish the following quotations OF io,-
eminent securities
Evening star., 1869-09-11

~General Davidson, an ex.rebel, and q car.
penter by trade, deliberately shot fellow.
workman (colored) named Fleet at lndianapo.
LIS on Monday.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

Hon. CHARLES O'NBILL, M. @. from Phila-
delphia, is in this city.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

moved their Art STORE from No. 3Ol Penna
avenue, 20 No. 245 y street, between 18th and
Our new store will be opened to the pu bic a.
soon as 1t can be properly fitted up, with Q new
Thanking the public for past favors, we hope 10
receive continuance ef their patronage, which
We shall at all times endeavor to merit.
V3 SMITH STRONG
80: 1851 Oh 1XHIBITION INo. ass
IIH \ AND SALE 7TH
STREET. AT MARKRITERD, fSrREIf.
80. ls6 Seventh street, between and u streets
Eight Doors above Odd Fellows Hall,
Chetce Oil Paintings, Engravines, Chromos. &c
Shades, Picture Frames, Picture Cord and Tas
seA. Rings, Hails, &C., in the District. fIRMS
Evening star., 1869-09-11
By Banters' AVID BrOk,rs' TsIeerapA, ya.ss N


Gassdsodg, ep,ratOr.
Lewis johnson a. 90 quote stocks and bopds
IN home and foreign markets follows:
NEW YORK. Sep. ll.-Sec Dnd Board-U.S ss,
lesl, coupon Il 4; Saws, l-cs. coupons. I2I n
fe4, coupons, l2i \; Isoo coupons, I2l l5o5,
coupon. new, llYE; o20's f-6I, coupon,
ll9S; 5.2U's, is6s, coupon, il9k; l0-iO's. comp,
uOAi Currency 6's, lu9A; Pacific Mail %,
IN; Ono and Mississippi Oertncates. 3Ik;
Martposa- N; Atlantic Mail, none. Canton,
Sc Cumberland, S2H; Western Union rele-
graph %: Quicksilyer. I5X; Boston Water
Power, 15k: New York Central 2O5. Hud-
son, ISM Reading, 96A; Michigan OsntraI,
lbs; michigan Southern, lOII; Illinois
Oentral, lbs; cleveland and Pt.tsoure. II0x;
Northwest s0k; do. pref'd ssx; CleveIand &
SIS; Alton Terra aaute. 80; Toledo snd
wabash, 7sk; Adams Express, 5G4; Wells.
Fargo q 20. Express, lsS; United States En-
press, 81; American Express. 81: Me-
chanu' Union, 10; Chicago q Alton. $50
DO. preferrsd, $50. Market steady. Gold, I3S
l35k.
BY Cable.
LONDON, Sept. II, p. m.-Market closes for
Consols, ha93; Bonds, 62's, SASSY, 65's, s2k
as2S; 67's, elkasl5i lo-iO's, 75k. Erie, asa q
Bh. ILLINOIS, 94a95.
PARIS, p. m-The Bourse excited. Rentes
7Uf 90c.
FRANKFORT, p. m.-Bonds, soY.
LIVERPOOL p. m.-Cotton market closes
steady and nrmer. Sales 10000 bales. Mid
ding Uplands, 1875 Middling Orleans, I3X.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

PRESIDENT GRANT has arrived in New
YORK, and is stopping at the residence OF his
brother-in-law, Mr.. Corbin, where he will re-
main for some days. The Presidents family is
with him,
Evening star., 1869-09-11

SIhe recently appointed 1sh inspector at
Milwaukee was appointed on the ground that
he was man OF ''pleasing address"
~Jake Killyon. the N urdersr of WIN. Lake,
is still at large in Missouri. reward Of o., 600
Is offered for him.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER.
We are not In the habit OF "pufing" patent med.
icines brt We chetrfully add testimony to that
OF many others in favor of this medicine The
PAIN KILLER is invaluable fer the diseases
for which it Is recommended. Try Q bottle of
10 and see If We do not state correctly.-Ronsan
Citizen. An q Inn
Evening star., 1869-09-11

STueuLAR CIRcUnsfANcR-A late lefter
from Eichoncsd ssysAMaay Of the eims.
locusts and naples Of Hollywood have bssn
ly Killed BY some strange aAA undiscoysrsd
procses. xltnough every parncie OF he saSS
has Ssen carr,ed oG, ana tne tres clsaniy strip
feet marks ofsome kind Of animal tsstn ~.
left on the bedy, seeming 70 have been Imprint
cd there In gnawing and pulling. The rave
diegen reesfd me matter rather superstitIous-
~, especially - not one OF the thousands of
visitors VINO have panied their brains In the
orizIng aoont the matter has offered probab ble
solution No horse, cattle or bad does are an.
lowed TO enter the grounds."
Evening star., 1869-09-11

NBwYoRK, Sept lI.-Flour rather more
steady. Wheat la2 cents better. Corn Ia2
cent lower.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

SECRETARY BOUTWELL, Is engaged in pre-
pairing his annual report and will probably be
here about the 18th instant, when it will be
placed in the hands of the printers. His close
application to this important task prevented
his attendance at the funeral of the late Secre.
tary Of War
Evening star., 1869-09-11
UBAND DEMONSTRATION
IMPROVED ORDEk OF BED MEN
OF THE DISTRICT,

The Improved Order of Bed Men Of the District
Iespectiully lnfolm their friends and the "A
uEMoNsrkATION of the Order by Pro
Session Vi from Iusearora Wigwam, Navy r y
Island, September IS, 1859. The procession will
arrive on the ground at IL O'Clock. After a short
Sschem Divine; after which, the day will be spent
The Committee Of Arrangements pledge ,hem
selves that nothing shall be left undone 10 make
TINS day OF pleasure to those who will patronize
them on this occasion.
ladies. oA~
The Holy Hill Band has been engaged
Boats will leave the feet of High street avarv
five minutes. Ferry free. e''i'
p. 9. T. A. Lowe. Tuscarora; p. 8. e w. Beach.
Black Hawk; Bro T l.. Newman. Logan: p j
-. Dement,, Usage; p. 8. }. O. Hodges, Bep Great
Myers, teneca, Committee Of Arrangsments p
sachem X. j. Middleton, Master of Oeremo.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

William Vaughn committed suicide An
rnlsoelphia yesterday in Franklin Oemeterv
y snooune himself through the head San.
posed cause insanity.
somebody having accused Mrs. Mowatt.
hltcnie OF "extravagant Nights OF fancy ne
correspondent OF Q California paper, the De-
roit Tribune reminds the accuser that Ritch-
les have wings.
Evening star., 1869-09-11
SAILING OF THE CITY OF WASHING
TON.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE steamer City O
Washington, sailing to-day, takes out S1l, so
IN specie.
Evening star., 1869-09-11
STEAMBOAT LINES.

t'OR LIVERPOOL AND QUEENSTOWN.
Inman Line Of Mail Steamers, saiIins from Ne "
York EVERY SATURDAY and AL Srsk
TERhATE TUESDAYS. Tfh
Tickets sold TO and from England,
IreIsnd. and the Continent
FOr fall Information apply TO JOHN G. DALE
Agent, 10 Brosdvay, New York, or
MIDDLETON co,
BANKERS,
arAu Washinzto
Evening star., 1869-09-11

The CHKsAPEAER AND OHIO CANAL.-The
Board Of Directors Of this Canal held a meet.
ing on Wednesday and Thursday last Of this
week. in Annapolis, Maryland, and removed
Mr.. Clement Peck, the CLERK to the Treasurer
OF the Company, and appointed in his stead
MI f. w. Cotton, late clerk to the Collector Of
Tolls at the Georgetown end Of the line. Mr..
Richard Sprigg, Superintendent Of the Cum.
berlana Division, was also removed; but the
name Of his successor has not transpired. 1t 10
believed that the work of decapitation will 70
ON until every onicial is removed who is not
strictly in accord with the political views of
the present Board of Directors.
Evening star., 1869-09-11
EOR MOUNT VERNON.

FOE MOUNT VEBNON.
The steamer ARROW, Captain Thomas Stack
pele, leaves her wharf, foot Of 7th
ss % q. % NJ, for Modsf Mss1isf' vHsaSs, viHnGasS
touching at Alexandria, Forts Foote and Wash
ingtol, Marshall Hall, Md, White House and
lone, Va returning to the city at D. m.
Fare to Mount Vernon and return, 81 So
JAMES SYKES, 0en1 Supt.
auH-u Once: Willafd's Hotel.
Evening star., 1869-09-11

THE RAwLlNs FUND.-General Sherman has
received a check on the Fulton National Bank
OF New York, from VIM. G. Creamer, for $780,
enc on the National Banking Company of
Newark, N. j., signed by Edward Moran, tor
S25; an anonymous letter from Railway, N. J.,
containing 81, and another containing Sl2, as
subscriptions to the Rawlins fund, all of which
have been handed over to Mrs. Rawlins, the
widow OF the late Secretary.
SIxTY.PIvB YEARS SERVICE FOR THE Gov
ERNNRNr-Mr. John d. Barclay, the veteran
clerk In the Treasury Department. yesterday
completed the sixty fifth year of service In
that Department. Mr.. Barclay was appoin ted
to clerkship in the Registers office on the lIth
of September, 1904, he being at that time in the
fifteenth year of his age, and consequently now
IN his eightieth year. He has been continuously
IN service ever since that time, having served
in the Registers office until soon after the Office
ofCommissioner of Customs was created when
he was transferred to that Bureau as its Chief
CLERK. During the whole period of his service
he has been distinguished for his fidelity, eff.
cIency and industry. For some months past
he has been in feeble health. and is now at his
residence,No. 3sS 18th street. He is the father
OF Mr. Jno. M, Barclay the journal clerk OF the
House OF Representatives, who is himself the
senior employee Of that branch of the public
service.
HUDsoAs BAY AND PUGET SOUND CoMpA
NY's CLAIMS commissioners under the
treaty between the United States and Great
Britain, Of July, 1863, for the settlement of the
claims arising out Of the Oregon treaty, have
been In session for some time In this city, de.
liberating on tbe claims presented to them
which claims amounted to the sum Of S4,3 Is, ,7O2
IN gold for the Hudson's Bay Company, and
Sl,l6c, 600 gold for the Puget Sound Company.
Tfey have pronounced awards In favor Of the
Hudson's Bay Company OF S45O,OOJ, and Of the
Puget Sound Company of S2OO,0OO. Hon. A. S.
Johnson, commissioner on the part Of the Uni
ted States, read an elaborate opinion of MS
views, and Hon. John Rose, commissioner on
the part OF Great Britain, did the same, in the
presence of Hon. Caleb Gushing and Hon. C.
ID. Day, counsel for the two Governments re-
spectlvely.