Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-12

before the Honse Committee Of Ways and
Means to-day, to give his views upon his Sup.
Elementary Treasury Bill. A general CONVEX
sation was had, going over the ground Of his re-
port, but no new points we're brought out.
The committee have agreed to hear the sugar
men on Thursday next, at which time they will
hear the representations OF the importers, the
rehners, and the trades generally.
TIE FIRST CoLeRED RRPREsRNTATIvE-
Hon. Joseph III. Rainey, having been elected to
NIL the place Of Mr.. Whittemore as Representa-
tive from the First congressional district of
South Carolina, was sworn in and took his seat
to-day, being the first colored man who has held
such position in this country. He was was born
in Georgetown, ID. O., in June, 1882, and is con-
sequently in his 39th year. He descended from
humble parentage, his father and mother both
having been slaves Mr.. Rainey's early educa-
catiou was extremely limited, never having at
tended school in his life, but despite the dis
advantages under which the colored people
labored at that time, bis thirst for education
was so great that he took every opportunity that
presen ted itself to acquire know ledge of books
and, being naturally Of an observing turn OF
mind improved rapidly. His parents having
purchased their freedom, he removed with
them to Charleston, s. c., where he has resided
most of the time since.
He took his seat to-day on the Re-
publican side in the extreme southwest
corner OF the Hall. He is bright mulatto with
straight hair and bushy side whiskers, and looks.
like Cuban. His first act was to vote or Gen
Banks st. Domingo resolution.
SAN DOMINGO IN THE SENATR.-Mr. Morton
offered in the Senate, this morning, the follow
ing joint resolution authorizing the appoint
ment of commissioners in relation D. ne repub-
lie of Dominica:
ted States be authorized to appoint three COM
misSioners, and also a secretary to the latter to
be versed In the English and Spanish languages
to proceed to the island Of San Domingo, and to
inquire into, ascertain, and report
list. The political state and condition of the
republic of Dominica.
I'd. The desire and disposition of the people of
the said republic to become annexed to, and to
form part Of the people Of the United States
Sd. The physical, mental and moral condition
OF the said people; and their general condition
as 10 the material wealth and industrial Ca
pacity.
4th. The resources of the country; its mineral
and agricultural products; the products of its
waters and forests; the general character of the
soil; the extent and proportion thereof capable
OF cultivation; the climate and health Of the
country; its bays, harbors, and rivers; its gene
and frequency OF remarkable meteorological phe.
nomena-
9Th. The debt of the government and its obli-
CATIONS, whether funded and ascertained aud
admitted, or unadjusted and under discussion
9TH. treaties or engagements with other
powers.
9Th. Extent of boundaries and territory-what
proportion is covered by grants or concessions,
and generally what concessions or franchises
have been granted.
sth. The terms and conditi ms on which the
dominican Government may desire to be an
nexed to, and become part OF the United States
as one of the Territories thereof.
9Th. Such other information with respect to
the said government or its territories as to the
said commissioners shall deem desirable or i'm
gortant with reference to the future incorpOra-
non OF the said Dominican republic into the
United States as one of its Territories.
Sec. 2. That the said commissioners shall, as
soon as conveniently may be, report to the Pres
ldent OF the United States, who shall lay their
Sec. 3. That the said commissioners shall
serve without compensation, except the paw
mept OF expenses, and the compensation of the
OF State, with the approval of the President.
Ordered to lie on the table and be printed.
NoMINATIoNs.-The President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day:
Charles ID. Drake, Of Mo-, Chief Justice Of
Hollan Richardson, of Md, Secretary Of
Washington Territory.
Albert G Edwards Assistant Treasurer at st.
Louis, Mo.
Pc stmasters-George L. Holt, Corime, Utah
Territory; l.. p. Gudger, Dalton, Ga; VIM. g.
fuller, Nunda, y. Y; A. E. Day, Webster,
Mass.
Indian Agents-Joel Palmer, of Oregon, for
Grande Ronde, Oregon; lie Roy 5. Dyer, of
oregon, for SileZ Agency, Oregon; Jno. b.
Dickson, OF Oregon, for Umatilla Agency ,wa-h-
ington Territory; David II. Lowry, Of Cal, fo-
Hooper Valley reservation. Cal; Charles Malt
by, Of Cal, for THE River reservation, Cal;
Hugh Gibson, Of Cal, for Round Valley reser-
State Of Nevada; r. A. Lyon, Of ". Va, for
Creek Agency.
WHAT Dons THIS MKAN?-"0ui,n Sab.,,
writing to the Cincinnati Commercial concerning
the Catacazy gossip, says:
1.-The Tribune dispatch of yesterday, which is
evidently "inspred" by the Minister himself
in order to cover the faur pas his attempt at
sek%oWeeSes the existence Of social m i W
arising probably from some failure, designed or
otherwise, to admit himself and Madame. the
Embassadress, into the more select coterie
which gathers about the Presidents and Pre-
mier's tables. Perhaps it may happen that
Mesdames, the mistresses of the White House
and Of the Fish mansion have some old-fash-
rage tie, and are quite unwilling to accept the
society any more than they could avoid of those
who are known to have disregarded its obliga-
,S;nss Beauty, wealth and position cover many
exercise of little Puritan i'll will toward 1t
when wanting in other things
The ARLINGTON EsTATE.-Mr. McC-eery Of
fered in the Senate, this morning resolution
providing for the appointment OF joint CON-
mittee Of two Senators and three Representa-
tives to investigate the question Of the owner
ship Of the Arlington estate, whether the title
was or was not vested in Mrs. Lee and her chill
dren; and, il so, whether Gen. Lee had any rights
subject to forfeiture; and, also whether the sale
OF the property for government taxes was legal
and constitutional. The committee is further
more to ascertain what expenditure it would
require TO put the property in good condition,
in order that il may be restored to the owner or
owners, and what would be q fair compensation
for rent and damages to the property since its
occupation by the government. The resolution
also looks to the removal OF the bodies from the
cemetery, and the restoration OF the relics and
other personal property belonging to Mrs. Lee
objection being made to its introduction, it
went over under the rules.
The BALL OPENED. the Senate this morn
ing, Mr.. Chandler introduced . bill in relation
to commercial intercourse between the United
States and the British North American posses
sioI and the Republic of Mexico. 1t author
ICES the President, whenever In his judgment
the public interest may require IL, TO issue
his proclamation suspendup in respect To the