Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-11

was sn elaborate speech in the Sen ate deuou lc-
ing the influence OF slavery on character, So
ciety and civilization, which was subseauentlv
printed under the title OF "The b rbari.m OF
slavery" In the presidential contest OF 1850
ne TOOK an active part, aud made several
hannibal Hamlin, the successful candid ates.
In the Senate, during the discussions re-
suIing from the secession OF the slave
to or compromise with slavery, and eary pro-
posed emancipation as the speediest mode OF
bringing the war to close. He also urged the
NJ ass., October l, and New York, November %
1861. In these and his other efforts az ainst
slavery he has based his arguments not Only on
moral and historical, but on constitute Jnsl
grounds, and has always claimed thar the posi
tons he has taken and the measures he has l.
voeated are in strict accordance with the con-
stltution OF the United States. FrOR March
1861, to March, 1871, he was chairman of the
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and ON
January ., 1862, delivered an elaborate speech
arguing that the seizure of Messrs. Mason
and Slidell on board the steamer Trent was
unjustihable, on the principles OF intern ational
law which had always been maintained by the
United States Mr.. Sumner is the author of a
work on "White Slavery in the Barbary States"
expanded from lecture, 12mo., Boston, 1857
and two collections af his addresses have been
published; OratiOns and Speeches, q vols,
Emo, Boston, 1897 and "Recent Speeches
and Addresses" Cl2mo., Boston, 1861 A co.,
lection OF his complete works, edited, 1t is
y
publication. Mr.. Summers present term of
service will expire March 8, 1875.
DEATH OF MIR SUMNER.
Mr.. Sumner died at a few minutes before
O'Clock p m. About one hour before he died,
apparently in great pain, he said to those
around him, 81 want rest," and after wards.
although by looks he seemed to recognize
friends who mad been admitted to his room, he
spoke but little.
AT the time of his death there were present
Major Poore, Dfs. Lincoln and johnson, judge
Hoar, Messrs. q. T. Downing and Jas Worm
ley Hon. Montgomery Blair and Senator
Schurz entered the room just as he died
There were large number of persons, in
Guiding many prominent colored citizens, gath
cred on the corner of the street about the time
OF his death who closely questioned every one
leaving the house, and all received the an
nouncement OF his death with unfeigned feel
iDgs OF sorrow.
INTERNAL REvENUE.-The receipts from this
source to-day were s29O, 1885.
The HOUSE Appropriation Committee to-day
completed the Military Academy bill.
SECRETARY robson has returned to Wash
lDgton, and was at the Executive Mansion to-
day and In consultation with the President.
BENEATH the rain of clouds entirely great,
The umbrella is rlightier than the sword
Walker Special to TIE Chicago Times.
PERsoSAL.-Gen. McDougall, the Reprssen-
tative from the Auburn IN. " district, was
called from the city yesterday by a telegram
announcing the sudden death OF his father
THE JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE inves.;-
eating District affairs in secret session to-
day, and up to quarter of three O'Clock the
doors of the committee room had not been
opened. OO0''
The THIRD EDITION OF the Congressional
Directory, Let session, 43d Congress. complied
by Major POore, is out, and is a model in TWO
graphy, arrangement, and compact. condensa
ton OF information.
CoNFIRMATIONs-The Senate in exeeutiv We
ression yesterday confirmed the following nomi
nations: Cassius g. Foster, United States dis
trlct judge for Kansas. M. p. Berry, collector
OF customs for Alaska. S. G. Moffatt, regi,ter
iahd ONCE, Traverse city, Michigan.
REORGANIZATION OF THE TREASURY De
PARTMENT.-The Civil Service Committee or
the House are engaged In the work of framing a
OIL to reorganiZe the Treasury service The
"details of the proposed bill are not vet decided
upon fully.
The HOWARD COURT OF INQUIRY met At
IL.
Col. Getty having arrived In this city last night
The session was occupied In completing the
readlpg OF the correspondence OF the Secretary
OF War, after which the court adjourned until
Friday next.
The COMMITTEES received a statement from
Governor Shepherd concerning the police fund
and the investigation regarding the school fu nd
was continued, including sn inquiry into the
settlement Of debts between the old and new
corporations. No progress was made In the way
OF fastening fraud or corruption upon the Dis
trict authorities Wash. Special Bait. american
Mr.. THOMAS C. CoNSsRy, who for three
years past has acted capsbly as managing edt-
tor Of the New York Herald, is to leave for
Europe in q few weeks to benefit his health
York and Philadelphia Journalism. and who is
a. writer OF unmistakeaole ability, Is to succeed
Mr.. Connery.
THE BACK BACK PAY OF THE MRrRoPoII.
TAN PoLIcR.-The House Committee on Claims
has decided adversely on the request OF certain
members e the metropolitan police of the Dis
Iict OF Columbia asking that the Court of
cate their claims for additional COMPENSATION
under the act OF February 18th, 1861.
A DINNER PARTY.-Mr. ID. W. Middleton.
chief clerk Of the Supreme Court OF the United
States, gave q dinner party to a number of
friends last evening. There we're present Chief
Justice Waite, Justices Clifford, Swayne,
Miller, Davis, Field, Strong, Bradley, and
Hunt; Attorney General Williams Senators
Carpenter and Stevenson, Representative Pot
ter, J. G. Nicolsy, marshal Of the Supreme
Court; Mr.. Wallace, the reporter; Col. c. B.
Corkhill, Col; Phillips, and j. NJ. Carlisle, ESQ.,
ME-. LOUIS FITZGERALD TAsIsrRo will give
his lecture to- night upon Stars that have Set
In the AlAth Century" Considering the init.
mate relations of MIR. Tasistro with many of
the great men that have passed away, and his
eminent qualifications as q writer and iectnrer
We anticipate an intellectual treat that seldom
falls in our way. Mr.. TsSistro has grown old
and innrm in the service OF the United States,
al d being now deprived OF health and means
we hope that the Intellectual and the humane
will aid him In this effort by their presence.
THE SOUTH DRAW OF THE LONG BRIDGE
The Secretary OF War to- day transmitted to the
House Of Representatives the report of Major
VIM r. Craighill, corps of engineers, with ref
erfnce to the draw Of the Long Bridge which
10 complained Of by certain Georgetown ship.
pers OF coal, to the effect that the draw has been
narrowed 30 as to obetruct navigation. Major
Craighill says, In concluding: "It seems TO me
that the piles might have been arranged in a
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