Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-07-15

INTERNAL RBvKNUB.-The receipts from this
source to-day were s2ie. 2i7 80.
SECRETARY BRIsTow left Louisville yester-
day afternoon for Nashville.
THB NATIONAL BANK redemption agency of
the Treasury department TO- lay received
1892 2t4 Of national bank noe circulation 10.
exchirge in legal terders
RENoMINATKD PoK CoaGREss.-The republi-
can nominating convention of the 81 Virginia
Congressional district met at Hampton yester-
day, Hon j. ii. Plat was renOmnated by
reclamation.
NAVAL ORDRRs.-Passed Assistant Engineer
Robinson detached from temporary duty con-
nected with the trial of the Tennessee, and
ordered as assistant to the inspector OF ma
chinery ahost, at Philadelphia.
THE MINISTER OF FoREIeN AFFAIRS of
Japan has written a letter TO Hon. John A.
Bingham, American minister resident in that
country, stating that Japan will participate in
the Centennial anniversary to be held in
Philadelphia.
GIRO YANO, the japanese charge d'affaires
ad interim. was at the Post Office depsr tment
to-day, and signed the articles to carry into
operation the postal treaty recently concluded
between Japan and the United States ana
which goes into effect January 1, 1875.
THE PRESIDENT and Mrs. Grant, Jesse r.
Grant, Ulysses s. Grant, jr., Miss Drexel, OF
Philadelphia, and Gen. Babcock are at Con-
gIess hall, Saratoga. They will remain until
after the regatta The President and Gen.
Babcock were present at the base ball match
yesterday between the Yale and Harvard Col
lege clubs.
WAsHINGToNIANs ABRoAD-The following
Washingtonians were registered in Paris, June,
q: Mrs. f. w. Lander. London, June q, Mr..
and Mrs Brown, and j. Franklin. Baden
Baden, June p, Mrs. Davenport. Munich,
June "a, Miss Lily klLDgle. Naples, june Q, T.
Galligsn, ID. j. Murphy, and James Toorney.
MORE CURTAILNENT.-The supervising in
spector general of steam vessels will shortly
make reduction of force in the ofic OF the
inspection boards at the various cities of the
United states. a circular notifying superyis-
ing inspectors OF the proposed reduction is now
being prepared at the bureau here, and will be
issued III tie course OF a week OF ten DAYS. The
object in view is the curtailment OF expenses.
THERE Is RECEIVED at the Executive Office
nearly every day appeals for personal ali. 1t
would seem that many people have the impress
sion that the President loans money on the
principle of casting bread upon the waters. To-
day communication was received from Texas
requesting SlU0 and adding: IL am sure the
compliance OF my request will be repaid ten
fold by him who rules the Universe"
A DESERVED PROMoTIOE.-The election OF
MI. VIM. p. Sherman as treasurer of the Erie
railroad company is a gratifying instance of the
recognition of real merit by a corporation
While in the service OF the Treasury department
Mr.. 5. gave evidence of rare fitness for more
important position, and his many friends in
Washington will be pleased TO hear of his de-
served promotion to a place OF increased respon-
sibilitles and greater honor.
The UNITED STATES TRKAsURERhas decided
that national banks will be permitted 10 make
good amounts charged to the five per cent. fund
for the redemption of their notes by remittances
Oh national bank notes, thus saving the expense
OF renting legal tender notes from the treas
urer's Office in return for the bank notes re-
deemed: and for the return of legal tenders by
the banks to make good the five per cent fund.
The first deposit of five per cent. must, how
ever, be made in ali cases.
SENATOR ALLISON, chairman OF the Joint
Congressional committee to investigate the
affairs OF the District of Columbia in a recent
letter, written to a friend in this city, III axes
the following statement W tn reference to Gov
eInor Shepherd:
"DUBUQUE, July s.
am sorry that Shepherd was temporarily
sacrificed, as he had done 50 much for the city.
lie can afford 10 wait, however, as no stain lie
cast uIOn his honor or his integrity by the in
vestigation or report, Very truly yours,
W. b. ALLISON"
A COUNTERPART FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR
BlLL.-One of the ladies employed as a counter
in the National Bank Redemption Division of
discovered
among the notes sent for redemption one OF the
counterfeit five hundred dollar bills originally
discovered ~ the Treasury department. abou.
year ago. 1t was so perfect that several of the
most experienced clerks in the Treasurer's Office
thought il genuine, but upon reference to the
Engraving and Printing Division 1t was, after
examination, pronounced counterfeit. The
note will be branded and returned to the ma
uonal bank from which it was received.
The great state OF Delaware must bring her
vigilsnt eyes to bear upon one of her sons, who
writes % the President, and superscribes the
envelope: ITO President Grant OF the United
States, at Washington, State OF Delaware"
The letter bears posJmark, "Wilmington DIAL"
The joke would also seem to be on the Post
ONCE department in some OF its ramific atoms
Tor on the face of the envelope is the official
PRINT, "missent." Does the civil service appIy
to pOstmasters holding office in the land OF the
BaysTds and Saulsburys? II so, they shout. ne
INTERCEPTED as to the location or the seat OF the
national government.
THREE NEW PICTURES, which add consider
ably to the attract ions of the collection have
recently been added to the Corcoran Gallery
and VIII be found in the East Hall One Is a
spirited animal piece by Schreyer.-whO is Just
now considered TO stand at the head OF that
part GUAR branch OF art,-repreeenting a group
OF vicious Tartar horses at a water trough.
This picture attracted much attention in New
York when il first arrived there from Europe,
and received high praise from the critics there,
which will doubtless be confirmed here. The
next Il characteristic piece by James Hart
showing drove of cattle and sheep crossing
ford under some high arching elms, through the
branches Of which fine effects OF light aud
shade are rendered. The third, entitled .Stgn-
ng the Lease. is by Nicoll, the celebrated
English character painter, and is fair spsci.
men OF his style, though il can hardly be said
to rank with his best efforts. Taken together
they are quite an acquisition to the collection
and deserve careful study.
CHANGES IN THE STATIONS OF QUARTER
MAsTERs.-The following changes in the Sta
lions and duties of the officers of the Quarter
masters department have been made: Col
Stewart Van Nliet, assistant quartermaster
general, relieved from duty in the department
OF the Missouri, and will report to the quarter
master general for duty in connection with
national cemeteries; Lieut.. Col. Rufus Saxton
deputy quartermaster general, relieved from
duty in the military division OF the Atlantic
and will report to the commanding general,
department of Missouri, for assignment as cbier
quaItermaster OF that department.; Major James
y. Dana, quartermaster, relieved from duty in
the department OF Missouri, and will proceed to
Philsdelphia, and relieve Captain John F.
Rodger, military storekeeper, OF duties tempo
rArily assigned him in special orders No. la,
July 2, 1874, reporting by letter TO the com,
mandipg general, military division Of the At
lantic for orders in connection with the duties
OF district quartermaster; Captain George H.
Weeks. assistant ma ar