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TEE NEW JERSEY DrNNER.-The citizen. 0

IHB NEW JERsEY DINNER.-The citiZeDs of
New Jersey temporarily residing in Washing
ION gave dinner to the representatives of New
Jersey IN official position, at willard's last
e'eDlng. Among those present were SecTe-
tary Robson, Mr.. Justice Bradley, of the U. $.
supreme Court; Senator Frelinghuysen, Gov.
Shepherd Tex Gov. Marcus l.. Ward, Represen-
tstives Scudder, Hamilton and HaZleton. Sec
taIy Robeson presided, and on the removal of
the cloth, delivered an eloquent speech upon
his native state. He closed by announcing the
hrst regular toast, The State Of New Jersey"
which was responded to by Senator Freling-
huyssn; Other tossts were given, and we're re-
sIonded to as follows:-"The Supreme Court OF
the United .States,'' by Mr.. Justice Bradley;
' "0ur Guests" by Representative Scudder; the
Heath of Gov. Parker" by Representative
Hamilton; "The commercial and material de-
yelopment Of the prosperity of the state of New
Jersey" by Representative Phelps. Governor
alexander r. Shepherd was then introduced by
secretary Robson in complimentary terms,
and IN response to the toast, "The District of
Soiumbia;" he spoke OF the efforts made TO
peautlfy the capital, which had heretofore been
called "a wait IN the national family" Senator
frelinghuysen then announced the toast 1.-THE
ciuzens OF New Jersey resident In Washington"
10 which NJ. N. Kaighn responded.
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49,
Affairs i'm Texas.


GALVESTON, TEXAS, December 11.-All add-
tOnal election news received here show in
creased democratic majorities.
YELLOW FRvER.
special dispatch to the Ne,rs reports cases OF
yellow fever at Columbus.
INDIAN ATROCITIES.
The Ne,cs also publishes the following special:
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, December i0.-On the
5th instant Indians attacked three men seventy
five miles from San Antonio, MORALLY wound
ing man named George Bell. Berry was shot
in the leg, and Mix had his arms piniOued to his
sides with an arrow. The Indians drove of -
head of horses.
Ldtsr.-The Indians in their raid on the Neu-
ces river killed twenty-four persons, mostly
sheep heTders. \ son Of Mr.. Gray, of Santiago
rancho, was also killed. Buck Cranes, In COM
'mand Of party of citizens from Corpus Christi
is in pursuit of them. Thirty Indians attacked
Reills' rancho and captured 70 horses. No per-
son was killed. The Indians are supposed 10 be
Comanches. They came upon two MeNicans.
enc of whom jumped into a well to save himself,
and they caught the other, stripped him and
threw HIM into the same well. At another
ranch, where thirteen ranchers we're drying
sheep, the Indians killed seven OF the men and
hurg them to trees. The whereabouts Of the
other eiX are uukvOyn.
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RrPnRrRn CARI1sr vIcrnr

KEPOEIhD CARLlST VICTORY.
BAYoNNE, December 1.-THE Carlist iunta,
in this city, claim to have received intell gence
Of another victory Of their forces over the Span
lsh government troops. One republican gem
eral Is said TO have been wounded. and mum
Der OF officers killed, including several col
Onels
MADRID, December fi.-LopeZ Dominique
has accepted command OF the government forces
before Cartapena
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District Affairs I'm Congress.
PROC EkDINGs OF TIE HOUSE COMMITTEE q
TEE DlsTRrCT TO-DAY.

PROCEEDINGS or TIE HOUSE COMMITTEE on
TEE DISTRICT TO-DAY.
The House Committee on the District Of Co
lumbia held a meeting this morning.
All bills relating TO street railroads we're laid
on the table for future action.
A me mortal was under discussion, but no &c
ton taken thereon, from the Board OF Trade o.
Georgetown, ID. g., and report OF committee
who have investig lted the subject, asking thai
the draw-way Of the Long bridge of the Viz
gInia channel be Increased to width not les
than one hundred feet and requesting that il
be opened at any hour Of the DAY or night.
The committee will hold its next meeting on
Monday next. Gen. Chapman was in attend
ance this morning, although still In feeble
health.
THE 18TH STREET AND SOUTH WASHINGTON
RAILROAD.
Senator Hitchcock to-day introduced a bill
similar TO House bill 2G5, introduced in the
House on Monday last and printed in THE SrAE
of that day, for the Incorporation OF the 18th
street and South Washington street railway, in
this city.
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NEW YORK, December IA Boston spec al
reports that Professor Agassiz' Illness has taken
an alarming turn. The symptoms were no
more favorable last evening. The base OF the
brain Is seriously weakened, and paralysis OF
the whole muscular system Is feared
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Attempted kidnapping Of Four Chill
Ire

WESTMINSTER, PA, December Ian ev-
eitement occurred last evening az the Mansion
House. caused by DIR. Bruner, OF California.
with three friends, attempting TO kidnap four
children nom the possession Of his wife, DURING
the pending Of a suit for divorce. Mrs. Bra
ner rearing such an attempt, had police Off Gers
IN her room. During the disturbance The chill
dren were removed by the iandlady and the RAID
was iOilCd,
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RRZaine's Sentence.

PARIS, Dece mber l1-SoOn after the iudg-
ment OF the court vas pronounced against Mar
shall Bazaine last evening. be requested that his
son might be allowed 10 visit him in pTison. He
also refused to avail himself of the right of ap-
peal. President MacMahon will to-day decide
whether he will listen to the appeal OF the court
for mercy and commute the sentence Of the
condemned man,
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should have drawn the back pay. II the press
doub ed the eKpedieney of the act let them say
so. aud no. attack the morality or virtue OF
these who thought it eNpedient \ representa-
Of mental calibre, Intellect, education and
training to command the highest wages.
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The IOu,Ion Fog Continues.

LONDON, December 1.-THE dense tog which
set in Tuesday last continues this morning
This almost unprecedented condition Of the at
mOsphere, even for this city, is having serious
effect on business. Navigation on the river is
very dangerous. No vessels have arrived here
for two days, captains fearing to move during
the fog, lest they should come n collision with
other crafts.
For some reason the cattle show at griC II
tursl Hall is failure. Some OF the beasts are
peTishing, and the owners of many others on
exhibition have Withdrawn them.
The fog covers an area of about ifty miles
square. OF which London j. the center. Else
where throughout England there was a hard
frost last night.
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Conviction of am En,bezzIer,

SPRlN6FIRLD, December 1.-THE d0re A.
WICK, late treasurer of Clara county, on trial
on the charge of embezzling 500, 900 of Che pub
TIC FUNDS, has been convicted on several counts,
amounting to $50, 200. He will be sentenced
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THE House Committee on Agriculture have
agreed % report = ill permitting the tree ans
mission by mai, OF reports, seeds, Sc, from The
Department. Of Agriculture.
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TIE House Committee on Invalid Pensions
have agreed to report bill increasing the PEN
zion OF soldiers who have lost both arms, or who
have lost their eye sight, 20 $50 per month. The
pay has heretofore been So 80 per month.
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TIVE Sena,e Committee on Post Offices ard
Post Roads net this morning, but beyond or
ganizing ana referring j few matters to sub
committees fransa ~tad NJ husiuess.
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POSTAL CARDs.-The Post Office department
is again receiving large quantities OF postal
cards, the shipment of which had been tempo
TaTily interrupted by the FIRE at Springfield.
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THE SENATE day open session elected
Mr.. CARPENTER, Of Wisconsin. president pro-
ieHpori. The vote stood: Carpenter, Sc, Tnur-
man, 10, blank, ..
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GEN. .. D. HOWARD has not yet been assigned
to duty, and probably will not be until the re-
turn here Of Secretary Belknsp. Army orders
during the absence of the Secretary are "few
and far between"
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A DeCauIfer Sentence,l

=, CINCINNATI, December l1.-Thomas S"ick,
the deiauitng treasurer OF Clark county, Ohio,
the pepltentiary and TO pay the cost of the trial
and a fine of SEQ 900.
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AS soon as the report circulatedin the Senate
galleries to-day that Representative Stephens,
of Georgia would speak in the Honse this after
noon, people began TO leave, and in few min
utes the galleries were nearly empty, and
large throng were on their way TO the House. A
number of Senators also went over and listened
for few minutes to Mr.. Stephens' remark.
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BOorH's FE.ESus says that he is gaining
strength, and via probably succeed Senate
CasstrIr from California
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AT TIE NETTING Of the House Committee on
Nsvsi Affairs this morning, Joseph Mcfarland
was elected clerk. The cases OF several officers
Of tie navy desiring 20 be Placed on the &C
tive list were taken up, but no conclusion was
reached. among the number thus seeking TO
perform aCtly cuty is Commodore Preble.
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TIE House Committee on Appropriations, In
view Of The large amount OF business before
them, AT their meeting this morning, agreed to
hold daily sessions during the holidays, from 4
10 O'Clock.
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Presentation. Marcus L. Ward. OF New
Jersey, and Gen. Adam (. King, Of Baltimore,
are at Wizards hotel.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Dreka's Dictionary BIoIter.
new and useful Holiday Gift, being a coIpbins
ton Of BlottDg Case, with complete list If word
which writers are liable 20 spell Incorrectly.
For sale BY SiatiOEeTS, ard at 1883 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia. Send FOX descriptive pre-
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NAVAL ORDERs.-N idshipmen Thomas s.
PluEkett and Henry MCCrea, and Paymaster
F. 7 CHlctt, have been ordered to recruiting
duty az chicago. Assistant Paymaster :. Reed
Calhoun has been detached from the Saugus,
and or -lnrEL 20 -ett-a ar.nnL.s.
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SENATOR SUMNER speaks with his old time
force, and shows no trace OF his late indiposi
ton.
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SIsJ=TER L4RsHLL JEwsLL formally pre-
zented his credentials 20 the CEar OF Esss.a
YESTERDAY.
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Tx HoEse CUmn.ttee On Foreign Affairs
v y uOld - fist meeting Tomorrow morning.
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yIcE PEEsrDESr WILSON Raves tor; sht for
MssSsch1ses-s
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A Terrible Domestic Tragedy.

BOSTON, December 1l.-Dayid W. Kimbau
of No. 10 Common street, strangled his wife
cut his stop-daug ht6T's throat, and committed
suicide this morning. domestic trouble is sup
posed TO have been the cause. Eimball was 30
years old, and had been married about two
years. COrinda Wales, his step daughter, was
Il years OF age, and the murdered wife about 10
years Old.
Second Dspatch.l
BOSTON, December ll.-Sery few facts can
he gathered about the terrible tragedy IL
CharleStown this morning. Kimball was d
blacksmith, employed at the navy yard, aud
kept few boardeTs. He had the reputation OF
being an industrious. sober man. His family
consisted of his wife, Caroline. aged 40 Years,
his step-daushter, Miranda Wells, aged about
Il, and one or two domesties. 4 brother o.
kimhall committed suicide some wears aya, ana
iusanitN Is Sail % he IN the 8. mill
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TEE Memphis ApgeEl remarks: The present
Congress illustrates with peculiar force the
unigueness of American institutions. Nowhere
in ClristendOm would deliberative assembly
81 similar autecedents be possible except in
den Ccraf.c America.
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Washington News and Gossip.

INTERVAL FEyENCE.-Ths reeeipts from thys
source ts-day were S26' Sc.
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LADIES' GOODS.

J's55o 6S fDSotIitfksRRsg,! II skrnrs,
ss,, AI,so' cIEf asEiZ AT s,NS PRJcE
HANDsoMKsr AND LsBGKSr Assosr.
LADIES CLOAKS AND SUITS
in the CITY.
FRENCH CoRsErs AT REDUCED PRICES
BEST PARIS KID GLOVES
HAIR SWITCHES AT So. woRrH sIi
dteIO.Im $. HELLER, 1I5 Market SPACE.
MAS. SELMA RUPERT,
Ga 9th Street, Opposite Patent orce,
Calls the attention Of the Ladies to her Iars, an
elegant assOTtEeut Of
FANCY AND woBsTED GOODS,
SUITABLE FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS,
especially Embroidered CUSHIONS. sLIPPER
OlGAR CASKS, and SLIPPERS on Canvas, Cloth
and Velvet.
Also, beautiful selection Of Ladies sud chill
ddrens Morsted HOODS, sscgues. Ci1uts, shaxls,
Leggings, etc, and Childrens MERINO CLOAkS
RACKS, eanA.9mely carved IN wood ds-l-IE
%MSS f. A. MeCoRMcK2&
soa PENN. AvESvK CUP stsirsL
large and elegant assortment Of
IMPORTED BoEEETS and
antiy on hand.
Orders for DRESSES, &C, Allied by Mes GED-
NEl, of New York city. n3y2 IL
st. ROSES ROUSE
INDUSTRY DREsSMAKING.
Ladies' TRQssEAUs, ChiIdren's SUITS com.
pleted 81 the shortest notice.
noyls.lm 2O23 @ stree, between roth ard z.t.
NIR. MIME. L. p. JEANNERET have lust
softment q 3 anHs:. and Hats. Lstosf nov. D.
Cities IN miliine6y gods show room in -
Penn. avenue; Baltimore, - n Charles
street. Se% reTs IA ie - ST RGr Bsoadwsy Par
deIs. Also. dressmaking 10 an its branches. noyn
4. YoUNG'sE rw voprD,z,n
| Fashionable Heasquarters for
| FANCY GOODS, HOSIERY,
At lowest market prices to all,
Il FRENoH STARCH ENAMEL
husn. II Impsrts a beautiful gloss 20 the fabric
BGRhHAM 2 CO. hsagtsctgrsTs,
isnl4-J Baltimore, Maryland.
NThDAME EsTRgN, 6ls Ista sr,ess reaT 6, ha,
| WI just returned from New York with the faIl
| styles OF HUMAN HAIR, cheaper than ever.
n shade brsids, . IS
0nc yard lons......... ,'..-..-..,.,.-....
Single and bU5c6 CT RiS very cheap.
| Gall and examine our large stock. sep6-tr
| STATEE ISLAND, N. Y. DYEING EsTAB
| = LISHMEkT-ESTABLlSH 1919.
The Oldest aud largest Of its Kind IN the country
| may be in the world. A. FISHER, Agent,
| 6ls 9Th street, between ans O.
| n. Guarantee given that 40 color rubs On
bring your articles soon, 20 get them back in tius.
| A, FISHER, FIRST CLASS sOOURER,
| Ole gh street, op posite Patent Once
| ePkCIALTlES OF BIS SOLE PROCESS
Ladies Dresses cleaned without taking them apqr1
be1HelnsnS ClotttS clothes cleaned without shrink
Ing Grease spots removed enectually, so that they
| never show again.
| Kid Gloves cleaned on short notice, Prices mod
| crate; punotuality guaranteed. sepl-IY
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A FEMALE DEPUTY COLLECTOR OF LITTER
NAL REV IN Mrs. :. NJ. Parker has been
appointed Deputy Collector of Internal Revo-
nue. Tor the 4th district of Indiana. This Is tue
fist .a1y apI OinrCd TO the position OF collector
OF internal revenue.
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Mrs. Jones' Cough Mixture
FOR THE CURE OF
COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, GROUP,
IkELUENZA.

AND FOR tn Ter ELIEF or CONSU1IPTIVE
PATIENTS IN ADVANCED STAGES
or THE DISEASE,
NotwithstarCi } ( the numerous Cough Medicine
in the market, Mrs. Jones' Cough Mixture has solo
more rapidly than in former seasons. This popn-
larIty IS entirely due TO its RXtTaordinary merits
II never fails, not even ia the most obstinate cases
TO give speedy aud permanent relief Il is pleasant
take, aud is therefore specially adapted for chill
d., n and persons who cannot take nauseating medi
cines. II will well repay fair trial.
Prices Lar q SIC. < J.; snail, 81 cents For sail
Only by ARTHUR MATT A Ms. Druggi.t.
ptZl tr Corner % and d streets northwest.
BstchsioP'B Hair Dye n the best fs tbs vorl,
tns only trEG and perfect Hair D. o. no rfdicuious
tns, no d1sappointmen', harmless, reliable, stsu-
scnc street. New Yerk fl-a9ly
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When, on the 10Th OF November, the protocol
was signed by the Secretary of State and -id
miTal Polo, the agreement was conclusive, and
required no Endorsement Of the governments OF
the United States and Spain, as the basis b adj
previously been settled by them. The stipula-
ton of the time, manner, and place of slrren-
der of the Virginius and surviving passengers
and crew, &c, which was reserved in the pro-
tocol, was signed or Monday. The surrender OF
the NirginiUs and the men are TO take place on
Tuesday next. Captain Lowry, of the Canaan
daigua, had two hours consultation with Sec
rotary Robson and the chiefs of the bureaus OF
the Navy department yesterday, during which
the details and etiquette of the salute to the
flag were arranged 50 far as they could be al
present.
IS The Wilmington. Delaware, bank robbers
were publicly whipped in New Castle yester-
day
s3~The marriage of the Duke OF El'nburr
with the daughter OF the Car OF Persia has
been postponed until February.
rS-A call for a meeting Of the creditors Of
Jay Cooke & Co. has been Issued Tor Jasuary
y, al II a. m, in the Assembly buildings H.
phiialplphia
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IA WAS RENAEEED as suggestive by mem
Der Of Congress. after Mr.. stephens mai con
cludCd his speech in the House to-day, that at
least twelve or fifteen eN-cOnitdsTate generals
and colonies sat or the floor as members within
hearing Of his voice and close around him
Time certainly aSsuaEes all passion.
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MARRIAGE OF SECRETARY BELKNAP.-Ac>
cording to the understanding of those who
should be well Informed, the Secretary of War.
Gen. W. W. Belknap, was married TODAY. at
Harrodsburg, Kentucky, 20 Mrs. Bower lady
whose name IL is only necessary to mention to
arouse the interest of our readers Mrs Bower
chose her native place for the celebration of her
arriage. Her father, DIR. Tomlinson, was one
o. the most highly respected citizens Of central
kentucky, and his daughters have been cele
h % a,ed bellies in Kentucky and wherever they
nave passed any portion of their time Mrs
Boeer Is the youngest OF a large family. and
attractive as were all the sisters, the old fairy
ttle superstition OF the youngest being the mnst
Deautltul seems to find at least a surpestion
OF truth from her. Her beauty prace ANA
WIZ are too well known in Washington 10 need
con con inert or encomium al the present time n
= - hcient TO say that il the friends of General
Belknsp had chosen TOR him they conid rot
nave oeen better pleased with the bride he has
selected Tor himself, nor have such strong reo-
son TO expect for him happiness in his married.
NE. Mrs bower, now Mrs. Beikuap will graca
ana adorn The position she has accented ana
prove herself in every way worthy OF the noble
reason TO be proud.
The express desire of General BeIknap ana
his bride made the wedding an exceed ngly
quiet one. Mrs. Belknap's sister, Mrs Bow
nan, and her brother, DIR. Tomlnson, reside in
haTrodsburgh, and for that reason. as well as
her wish to have no parade about her wedding
she selected this beautiful little town for the
pride Will be in Washington in a few davs and
VIII go at once TO the Arlington. where they
VIII remain until their house, In Babcock row
Is furnished for them. wv
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A DELEGATION OF coloTed citizens o. Tennes-
see, has arrived here, consisting Of Nelson
Walker. Abraham Smith, Henry Harring
Samuel Lowerv. and Edward North, TO cali
upon the President Up0u business OF import
ance IN relation 70 the status OF c0iored citizens
Of that state.
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ANOTFEE RAILROAD MYSTIC ALTON WANT
ED.-Hir- samuel I. TredEeu, OF New York,
formerly railroad contractor, is IN town, and
II understood 20 lie moving in the n ttto- Of a
Col -r.-ioF ll invest CATION mo the All .i.s o.
TIE Central branch OF the Union Pacific rail-
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TEE WEST VIRGINIA CUNrE~Ts.-The
House Committee On Elections this morning
took uu the West Virgin. contests. ar. Davis
claiming a seat from the '>t district delivered
All exhaustive argument, rendering to prove the
legality OF hIs election, ~ wei a. the dav up0n
which 10 wa> he'd. ne VIII be followed to nor
row morning by Dir. Wilson, the contestant.
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TEE Senate Committee on Mines anu Mining
met to-day and organized. IL adjourned 70
meet on the first Monday in January and there
after on each Monday. The committee trans
acted 10 business this morning, because OF the
absence Of Senators Stewart and Jones, who
have reported bIl- Tor the action OF the com
mIt-Ce.
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TIE purpose Of the application of Senator
Window this morning that the select committee
on transportation he allowed to sit during the
holiday recess. was to enable the committee to
visit New orleans and other southern points.
statement prepared by the committee show
that they have travelled during the last recess
OF Congress an aggregate for one person OF over
Go,tNO miles and have been engaged in thei-
work an aggrc gate for one person of 36j day.
The total expenditures OF the committee To-
hotel bills, travelling expenses, &c, amount to
only - ,45925.. The committee will leave ar
soon as the holiday recess begins,
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DURING the vote on. the question of the presi-
dency pro tenn. OF the Senate to-day, Senator
Carpenter remained in his seat, wearing hi,
usual pleasant expression, and calmly stroking
his mOustache. Senator Thurman sat in hi
seat reading from a printed slip, as if ne re.
ea-Ged the whole matter as one merely of form
and lie were profoundly Indifferent to the re-
salt. On DE announcement Of the vote he ad-
vauCeG bTiskly to Mr.. Carpenter aud escorted
him TO the chair. The Senators were evidently
prepared for a speech from MIR. Carpenter, bar
his only acknowledgement OF the compliment
paid him was the words: Senators, accgtt M
grateful thanks
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REV. F. ~. WILLIAMS. OF chicago, and Gen.
erai e. d. Howard. publishers Of the 5Fr51I,e,
in isDantiy deny he charges OF VIM. Welsh, OF
PhilaGelr hia, that they were concerned with
Comm -sioner OF Indian Ar.airs Suifi IN The al
], ged fraudulent transactions n Indian pine
lands.
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SEvrRAL DELEGATES 20 the national civil
rights convention we're at the Executive Man
sion to-day. Among those who paid their re-
spects TO the President were the delegations
from Missouri and Mississippi, and two ielega-
tons from Virginia. The interviews were con-
fined entirely to the extensions OF cOurtes.es
and 10 speeches were made.