Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-09

SkHAroR HAMLTN, with Judge Smell, OF the
roiice Court Of this District, had long inter
view with the President this morning.
The BILL providing Tor the paving OF Penn
sytvania avenue has been signed by the Prcsi
dent.
JUDGE SMELL this morning appointed Viii
liam Henry Lacy, (colored) rs a Bailiff to the
new Police Court.
TREATY RAryFicArIoN.-The Senate, in ex
eeniive session last night, ratified the protoco
IN relation to the African slave trade, and the
naturalization treaty with Great Britain.
SENATOR NoRrox, Of Minnesota, we regre'
to learn, is still lying very low at his residence
on ID street, near Sth street, of consumption and
last night he had two hemorrhages. HIS phSs-
clans, Drs. Hagser ana johnson, have but little
hope Of his recovery. :
MAYOR EMERY viii on Mondav evening send
to the Boare of Aldermen, ra'nations for
members OF the Board of Health, Commission
ers OF Markets, and other positions. The nomi-
nations Of School Trustees will not be made for
aweek or twoyet probably not until August.
A DRAFT was this morning issued from the
treasury Department for 81, ,229.96, the balance
OF the years salary of the late John A. Raw
Inns, Secretary Of War, in accordance with the
act or Congress. The money was paid to Presi-
dent Grant, who is one Of the executors of the
estate.
THK INCOME TAx.-The House was to-day
engaged upon the tax bill, and agreed to the
Senate amendment fixing the income tax at 2k
per cent, with g., zoo exempt. The House also
concurred in the Senate amendment striking
out the limitation (s5OO) of the amount allowed
for house rent, so that actual rent paid can be
deducted, as at present.
COLLECTOR GRINNEL DID RssreN-The res
ignation Of Moses H. Grinnell, Collector of the
port Of New York, dated June tn to take ef-
feet upon the 30th ult., was received by the
President and accepted. Mr.. Grinnell in a sub-
sequent letter made application FOR the position
of naval officer OF the port of New York The
reports that Mr.. Grinnel did not tender his res
ignation are without any foundation.
NEEDED RIVER REFoRNs.-Mr Mckenzie
introduced in the House this morning a bin to
prevent vessels from throwing ballast over
boardin the Potomac river, and Furnishing such
ohense by fine of $780, one-hslf to 90 to the
informer. The bill also abolishes compul. ,ry
pilotage on the Potomac, so that any vessel can
come u,' II deemed proper without employ ing
river pilot.
IHE NEW YORK NoNINATIoNs.-The Senate
committee on Commerce met this morning for
the purpose OF considering the New York nomi-
nations recently made. Senator Fenton asked
that actien be delayed until next Monday as he
had failed 10 receive important testimony show
ing why Mr. Murphy should not be confirmed
The committee refused to postpone the cases
and MIR. Fenton then urged that the nomina-
tons be reported to the Senate without recon-
mendation. Ex-Assistant Treasurer Foleer
then made an argument in favor Of confirming
the nominations and he was followed by MIR.
Foster, who opposed them. The committee
then decided to report favorably on the nomi-
nations, and will do so at the first executive ses
sion OF the Senate
INDIAN CouNcIL.-The delegation of Sa
Arcs, MimecoDjoux, and Tin Kettle Sioux now
In this city, had council with Commissioner
Parker yesterday. Speeches were made by the
Commissioner, Little Swan, Running Bull Red
feather and others. The Indians expressed
wanted wagons, oxen and cows, and desired the
Great Father to take care OF the half breeds
among the tribes. These Indians will start back
present. for their families. They will vi stsn VISIT
Philadelphia and New York en- route
NoMINATIONs.-The President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day:
~ Alex. + Grey, to be Justice OF the Peace for
Charles W. Webb, to be L. s. Attorney, Wes-
tern District, Wisconsin.
Turner Q. Hopkins, Judge District Court
Western District, Wisconsin.
Postmasters-Robert Allen, Austin, nevada:
James Sconeld, Addison, N. Y; Cyrus n Baird.
Lincoln, Neb; John Roberts, Hastings, Mich:
>. b. Steece, Ironton, Ohio; Moses Messer, Hud,
son, Ohio; John Gibson, Carrollton Mo-; Emma
Dillman. Toledo, Iowa; ID. s. Carswell Fort
Edward; N. Y; VIM s. Wiley, washington.
Pa; Charles Moore Walls Walla, W. T.; Fred
kenner. Nebraska City, Neb.; John H. Killom.
9mahs = q City, Nsb; John Hoplsy, Bucyros, o.;
Treasure City, New; r. ". Hall, Calvert Citv'
Texas; b. +. Wright, Charles City, Iowa; j. j.
Abrigg, Brunswick, Mo-; y. b. Richards, Ham
llton, Mo.
The amount Of fractional currency received
by the Treasurer Of the United States. from the
printing division, during the week ending to-day,
was s4i3,oo and the shipments of legal-ten-
ders and fractional currency, during the same
period, was si,O71 ,923. =. -. -