Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-10
EVENING STAR.
WASHINGTON News and Gossip.

WASHINGTON News and Gossip.
INTERNAL REvKsUx.-The receipts from this
source to-day were S3'o,475.
IT ANNOUNCED In the Patriot that Mr.. Jas.
G. Berret will, under no circumstances, allow
his name TO be brought forward as q candidate
Tor Delegate to Congress.
NOMINATED FoR RE-EL.cTIoN.-The conser-
vative members of the Virginia Legislature in
caucus last night nominated United States
Senator Johnston for reelection. The vote
was-Jchnston 80, Pendletou 10; Daniels 10.
THE New York SVH had lying paragraph IT.
its Washington dispatches, the other day, in
reference 20 Supervising Architect Mullett,
inspired from the same source from which all
the malignant and Tascally persecution OF Mul-
lett has c0me--RepUbiica1
MILE CHRISTINA NILSSON will give her first
grand concert in this city at Lincoln Han this
evening, assisted by Miss Annie Louisa Cary
Signor Brignol and VieuHtemps. The pro-
grsmme is a capital one, and the indications are
that the audience tonight will be one of the
most brilliant and appreciative ever assembled
In concert room in Washington.
The SANro DOMINGO COMMISSION has been
heard from by way of Santiago de Cuba. On
the 9Th inst. the commission left Puerto Plata,
accompanied by Baez, for Monte Christi, a
town on the north coast. very near the Haytien
frontier. TIE country is very unsettled and dis
turbed, and the Hayden General Luperon has
crossed the borders to aid Cabrsl, the insurrec
ZIONIST.
The CENTENNIAL INDEPRNpEsCR CELRBRA-
TIoN.- Gov. Geary, of Pennsylvania, has nomi-
mated to the President Hon. ID. j. Morrell and
Hon. Asa Packer, OF Pennsylvania, as commits
eioners OF the centennial celebration under the
resolution OF Congress; and has, also appointed
"; j. Hortsman and w. McMichaei OF Phila-
delphia, commissioners under the joint resolu-
ton OF the Pennsylvanis Legislature.
TIE DEMOCRATIC MENBsRs Of the House
held caucus this morning, Hon. Fernando
Wood in the chair, for the purpose Of OrGaniz-
ing the resident Democratic Executive Con-
mittee. After some discussion the caucus adj
journed to meet again at the call Of the chair
man at which time the Democratic members
understood that the old committee, of which
Hon. Samuel j. Randall is chairman, will be
continued.
CAUCUS OF REPRESENTATIVE Protection Of
L the LOydi People Of the Soath.-The republican
members eft the House of Representatives held
caucus last evening to consider the best course
to pursue to protect the loyal people Of the
South. A letter from the President to Speaker
Blaine was read recommending the passage OF
bill to protect the Southern people, which
action might he taken by Congress, even if it
was decided not TO 90 into general legislation
this session. After some discussion the subject
was referred TO a committee of which Gen
Butler was appointed chairman, with instruc
tons TO report TO q caucus 20 be held tonight.
NAVAL ORDERS To-DAY.-Lieut. Commander
Walter Abbott has been detached from ord
nance duty and place on waiting orders Lieut.
Commander Charles II. Pendleton had been de
tached from the Washington navy ward and or
Gered to the Naval Observatory. First Aassit-
ant Engineer Caleb r. Lee has been detached
from the naval station at Mound city, H., and
granted furough for six months. The orders OF
Lieutant VIM. II. Emory to the Relief have
been revoked, and he has been ordered 10 re
rune his duties at the Naval Observatory. The
orders Of Master VIM 81. Paul to the Relief
have been revoked, and he has been placed on
SICK leave. First Assistant Engineer Thomas
NJ. Dukehart has resigned
MOTHS FOB THR Nkw GOLD BANKs-Th.
first lot Of gold notes for the new gold banks is
ready for delivery. They consist of S2i 900 in
fwenies and - 900 in tens, and will be sent to
the First National Gold Bank of San Francisco.
The notes are printed IN New York by the
American, National and Continental Bank
Note Printing Companies, and finished at the
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing at the
Treasury building. They are printed Oh yellow
prepared for the first issue of fractional cur
rency. The back Of the note Is engraved from
photographic representation Of gold coins.
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the national currency.
NoMIEATIOss.-The President sent the fol
lowing nominations to the Senate to- day:
Alfred 4. Buck appraiser OF merchandise.
Mobile, Ala; Chas. II. Ham, do. Chicago, H.;
Fdw. h. Ferguson, inspector of STEAMBOATS,, ri
judicial district; Hermann Raster, collector
iDterpal revenue, 1st district. III; Il. L. Var
van; DO lst district, Texas; K. b. Mcpherson,
ASSESSOR internal revenue, LIST district, Texas
p. >: Sievin, collector of customs, Miami, Ohio
X ind a. -
Melville Cotte, register of land Office Stockton
Cal; +. Teegarden, receiver public moneys
MaIyssille, Cal: James b. Kidd, IT., register
Ionia, Mich; William X. Smith, receiver
Sioux City, Iowa; 4. 5. Zeyeiey, agent
| for Indians, Abequin Agency, New Mexice;
VIM ID. Gallagher. OF ny, pension agent, Lon
,sville, Ky; Asa Q. Adds James b. Howell and
orange FERRIS, commissioners of claims OF
loyal citizens for stores, &c, taken or furnished
the army OF the United States in instruction
airy States; Peter Melindy, L. 3. marshal for
Iowa; Chas NJ. Hamilton, U. s. marshal north
ern district Florida; John j. Grant. assessor in
terpal revenue 18th district New York: HIM
Morehouse: ditto 18th district New York; FL
RaifoTd, ditto I'd district Georgia; James 4
Brown, ditto Goth district Pennsyivania; Elf
Jennings, ditto Sd district Alabama; Chas. G
Manning, collector customs, Albemarie, y. C.:
Faolns NICK. Dunn, assistant appraiser mer-
chandise, New Orleans.
POstmasters-B. p. Blanchard, at New Or
leans, La, and also number OF other post
masters.
COnsuls-David NJ. Dunn, of Indiana. AZ
Prince Edward Island; Charles de Hoffman, Al
Warsaw, Poland; T.. T.. Rice, Of Maine, at
Hakt dad
Also, a number OF army and navy promotions
among them Lieut.. Coils. Norris s. Miller ami
i. &. East0n to he Cel0nels and Assistant Quar-
termasters.
A Letter from the Emperor William
To President Grant
lis Presentation To-day, and Remark, bg n,
President and Baron Gerolt.
RarOn Won (,erolt the Minister of tba Nor,h