Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-05-03

TREFUNRRAL OF Gen. Horace Porter's mother
took place at Harrisburg to-day. Gen. P. will
return tomorrow or Monday.
SECRETARY FISH gave dinner at his resi-
deRce last evening which was attended by the
members of the Cabinet and a number of Sena-
tors and their ladies.
THE CABINET SESSION to-day was attended
by Secretaries Fish, Belknap and Robson,
Postmaster General CreswclI, Assistant Secre-
taries Richardson and Cowen, and Assistant
Attorney General Bristow.s
NAVAL OFFICERS DETACHED-Commander
lie Roy Fitch has been detached from the PEN
sacOla navy yard. Lieut.. Commander A. U.
Reed has been detached from the New York
York navy yard and placed on waiting orders.
AT THE WHITE HoUsE-Senator Caldwell,
Assistant Attorney General Bristow, Gen.
Alvord, Gov. Burbank and VIM. l.. Scruggs,
editor OF the Atlanta (Ga.N Wig, were among
those who called on the President this morning.
TaE EXAMINING BOARDS of the different
departments will have a session tomorrow for
the purpose of further considering regulations
affecting the examination of applicants. The
general rules governing examinations will be
ready in the course of few days.
SECRETARY BELKNAP and Chief Clerk Potts.
OF the War Department, were examined by the
House military committee, yesterday, as to the
disappearance of the Buell. court martial record
. from that department. The committee decided
to keep the evidence secret for the present.
DISTRICT INTERESTS IN Cong RRss.-Gov
Cooke, Messrs. A. Il. shepherd, James A. Ma
gruier, and Gen. Chapman were before the
House committee on appro priatiOnsf this morn
ing in reference to necessary appropriations tor
the District, which they explained at some
length, but no action was taken to-day.
THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION is the absorb
ing topic at the Capitol to-day. In both the
House and Senate the interest manifested was
very great, and members eagerly sought all late
kilograms A telegraph boy entering either
hal and delivering message was the signal for
a crowd 10 collect Immediately around the desk
OF the recipient.
AIMEE AND COMPANY performed Offenbach's
sparkling production ola Belle Helene" at the
National Theater last night in such way as to
win continued plaudits from large and fashion
able audience. Aimee herself has not appeared
to better advantage at any time during her best
present gagement, and was ably seconded BY
the company. Tonight they appear for Aimee's
benefit IN "Les Pont des Soupirs" never given
in this city.
CONVICTION AND SENTENCE OF KUKLUX-
Mr.. A. j. Falls, chief clerk of the Department
OF Justice, has received dispatch from the
United States district attorney at Charleston
5. G, stating that Robert Higgins, a kuklux
leader, has been found guilty of conspiracy
and that the court has sentenced thirteen X
KS to terms OF imprisonment ranging from
|, two to ten years and fines ranging from $1,000
to 5000 Some twenty others were to be sem
fenced to-day.
REFUNDING INCOME TAX ILLEGALLY COL
LECTED.-In accordance with the decision OF the
Supreme Court and under the ruling of the
Secretary of the Treasury, certain United
States officers are applying for a refund OF the
taxes paid on their incomes. One of the first
cases presented, was tn at of Judge David Davis
executor OF the estate OF President Lincoln
who in behalf Of the estate, drew and paid over
IN Robert Lincoln last week 50 500. Judge
Swayne, of the Supreme Cuurt, has received
81 soc. Both Andrew johnson and President
Grant have claims under the ruling of the
Secretary.
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THE ARMS SALES BUsIAEss.-Secretar Be!k.
nap makes fair and square reply in the letter
which was sent 10 the House of Representatives
yesterday TO the charges in regard to the sales
of arms and ordnance stores by the War De
partment. He accounts for the sales and recep-
ton and disposal OF the money returned in sucL
a manner as to show the integrity of his adm n
istratlon. Information was yesterday received
from Berlin with reference to what has been
said there about the arms investigation by the
Senate of the United States. The correspondent
says that no remonstrance has been made as to
our conduct in the sale of arms, and that there
was no fear the German government would
ETHE NEWS AT THE CAPIToL-when the
news of the nomination of Greeley was received
in tho House, Mr.. Dawes was speaking on the
tariff bill, but the confusion was so great that
business had to be suspended. The infor mation
was first received in the reporters gallery, and
the gentlemen therein soon notified members On
Speakers desk was crowded by members
anxious to learn the news, and those in the rear
who could not hear, called upon the chairman
he did. Mr.. Hoar, of Mass, desired to know If
ii would be in order for him TO congratulate the
House on the grand triumph of protection? Mr.
Randall, OF Pa, well, he is an honest man, any
how" After some time, order was again
restored. and Mr. Dawes resumed his speech.
REvERDY JOHNSON ON INDIRECT DAMAGES
Hon. Reverdy johnson has written long letter
to Hon. John A. Peters, member of the HOUSE
of Representatives from Maine, and author OF
the resolution proposing a withdrawal OF tn
claims tor indirect or consequential damages
presented in the American case before the
tribunal of arbitration at Geneva. The whole
subject is considered at great length, and a fter
stating that the only allusion to indirect claim,
at any time was in the protocol of May sth,
where they were mentioned in order TO be
waived in the case an amicable settlement
should be reached-which amicable settlement
was the treaty itself, and the arbitration provided
by it, Mr.. johnson says: "Cnder these circurn-
stances, what should our government do?
Clearly, withdraw the claim. No other course
can set us right In the judgment of the civilized
world. That blunder was mitted in making
it; is now admitted by all men. \ Should
the administration persevere in asserting the
claim, think that Congress should express its
opinion upon the subject. That they have a
right to do so L think, is obvious Exclusively
vested with the war power, whenever they shall
see that the conduct of the executive Is likely 70
bring us ia controversies with other nations,
which, unless peacefully djusted, may possibly
result in war, it is their duty, If they disapprove
OF such conduct, to announce their disapproyal."
The METHODIST BOOK CONCERN TRoU BILE.
report relative to the affairs Of the Methodist
book concern, made by Mr.. Gum, who was ap-
pointed by DIR. Carlton as expert, was made
on Monday to the book committee, but voted
down. 1t will be presented to the general con-
ference. IL afirms that the original records of
the details OF the business Of the concern are
incorrect; that the cash account is not properly
kept; ana that vouchers, loosely preserved, are
difficult to find. the result being that monies
received and expended are mainly conjecturai.
Figures have been changed, and the true con-
dition Of the book concern cannot be stated in
the absence OF the boekkeepels. The records of
the books have not been proved for several years
INDIAN MURDxRs.-AN New Orleans Picayune
special from San Ant0nia, Texas, says: "A Com
GALES team OF six wagons, feventy-fve mules,
nine men and two women, was captured by
Indians at Howard NH, above Fort Clark. The
train And hands capturel and ALI burn ed