Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-22

TO receive tomorrow.
The CABIHET met at noon to-day, all the
members present. The session was compare
lively brief, and only routine business was
transacted.
PERsoSAL.-The following are registered a,
Wizards: q. Walbofn, Pa; A. G.. Goodalf.
y. Y, ID. NJ. Fsk and wife; j. NJ English, w
Thompson, ). 5. Brooks, Sau Francisco; j. y.
BohDgeT, ST. Louis
THE STCwELL INVESTIGATION was not con
tn ued this morning, on account Of the absenc-
or State Senator Graham, of Virginia. Any
one knowing anything of his whereabouts will
be welcome at Sergeant alarms Ordwsy's Of
flee.
THs ARKANSAS INvKsTIGATIoN.-Judge NJ.
l.. Rec, Of Arkansas, this morning commenc ced
before the Special Committee on Arkansas AT
fairs, his closing argument in behalf OF the
Claims OF Gov. Brooks, of that state. He haf
not concluded upon adjournment, and viii
again be heard to- morrow morning.
NAVAL ORDERS Ensign Aaron Ward, de
tached from the photographic Office and placed
on waiting orders. Psymaster X. w. Alien
has reported bis return home, having been de
tached from duty "a naval storekeeper at Na
gasski, Japan, on the 9Th uttimo and IS been
ordered TO settle accounts.
THR SFRCIB PAYMENT BELL,-The vote On
the taking up OF the bill for the resumption of
specie payment, in the Senate this afternoon
resulted-ayes, SO; noes. Is, OF the ayes there
were ten from the southern states (aii repubIl-
cans, eleven from the New England and mid
nle states all repu6ltcaus), western and north
western states 10.
ENTRRTAINMEST OF THE KING.-A bill wa,
introduced in the House this morning providing
for an appropriation of $50 OOO for the enter
taiOment Of the King of Hawaii and suite yhiI,
IN the United States. Mr.. Hereford, of Wrs
virginia, objected until he could see a report OF
the expenditure OF the appropriation made for
the entertainment OF the Japanese embassy.
THB REPUBLICAN SENATORS wore in cauc2s
yesterday afternoon. The condition of the
South was the principal subject discussed, n
definite conclusion being reached Pinchback's
fIlends endeayored to induce the csuc 1s to tax
action favorable 10 his admission, but withonr
success, and his case will be lett the action o.
The committee on Privileges and Elections.
THB SCALB CosTRACT.-The Postma.ter
General yesterday awarded to Fairbanks & Co
the contract for scales requisite for the De
partment under the new postal law which goes
INTO effect ON the 1st proximo. The high stand
Ing OF the house and the excellent quaIIty Ci
thelr manufactures are guarantees that tn
contract Will be onestly and satisfactorily filed
NEw YORK INDIAN RKsKRvArIoSs,-W,
have such things as Indian reservations in New
York, although some Of our English friends al
lege that all Indians have ''left New York, you
know, and you ksrnt get q buffalo east OF
Chicago you know" The Senate Committee
on Indian fairs this morning considered two
bilis concerning the Indian reserya alton in New
York state.
LIEUT.. ". H. EMBRy, U. s. N, ha. been de-
tached from duty with the coast survey and
will go to Europe with Admiral wOrden in tn.
Powhatsn. On his arrival st the European sta
ton Lieut.. Emery will be ss.igned to suty A.
feet lieutenant. The POwhatan will sail from
Norfolk, Va. some time between the 5th ana
10Th OF January.
RRPREsBNTATIvK KBLLY's PosIrIoN.-The
ST. Louis EceEfng DisPatch says K. b. Goodwin
Of that city, has received letter from the Sec
retSTy of the executive committee OF the In
diar apolis Independent party, which saws Wu
ID Nelly ls 10 come out openly for the inde-
pendent party before the winter il over and /,
ume TO play prominent part in the nation
convention az Cleveland On the l4th of March.
BALTIMORE NosIsArIoas. -E1- Goysrno,
Augustus w. Bradford and Mr.. John l.. Lintb,
cum (the latter mentioned In THs STAR of last
evening" were yesterday nominated to the Sen
ate by the President to be local appraisers in
the custom house at Baltimore; Bradford 10
take the place of Anderson, removed, and
Lintbicum the place OF Gen. King, promoted TO
be naval officer some time since.
A COMMITTEE OF IcRLANDERs who recsntlv
visited Alaska, for the purpose of Judging OF
the adsptability OF their countrymen 10 its cii-
mate and the character and extent OF its re-
sources ana products, give the results OF their
observations In report to the President of the
United States, In which they speak In the MO-r
favorable terms OF that remote territory. which
report VIII probably induce emigration on the
part OF their cOuntrymen to our nerthwesl
corner.
THB DISASTER TO THg STEAMSHIP SoUru
CARoLINA.-The following dispatch was re
ceived at the Signal Office this morning:
"BARhsGAr, n. j., December 22i.
"Steamer South Carolina ashore on Barnega'
shoals at 6 a. M, from Charleston, s. O., boant
TO New York, loaded with cotton. She is Al
lTon vessel. Part cargo thrown overheard. SIx
passengers-two women, three men and on
boy. Passengers safe"
TIE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES for the posi-
ton Of second Lieutenant in the army have been
examined by the board of examination in thi.
city, under General Orders No ST. of 1874 from,
the adj djutant's office, and have passed a satisfac
tory examination. They have been oriereo
nominated as f0liOws;-James Brennan 17th
infantry; Charles ST John Chubb, 17th intan
Try; james s. Jouett, l0Ch fa0try; Charles l.
hOdges, 25ta Infantry; Charles W. Mason 1871
infantry; James 5. Marteller. Path infantry.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE UhIrED SrATEs.-The
following is the amendment to the constitution,
proposed by Mr.. Lawrence, of Ohio, in tn.
House, yesterday 90 No claim against tine
United States shall be paid unless presented in
years after having legal right and capacity T.
do so, or within such less period as may be pre-
seribed by Law. A claim rejected by any an
thorzed officer, or reported adversely by a com
mittee OF either House of Congress, shall not he
re-e1amined or paid unless within SIX years on
such rejection or adverse report"
SENATE CoEFIRMATIoNs.-The Senate. in
executive session yesterday confirmed the fol-
lowing nominstions:-S. B. Axtell, Governor ct
Utah territory, to take effect February 2, 1875,
when the term of Office OF Geo. l.. Woods will
expire. Consuls-Robert Y. Holiey, at Barba>
ooes; Augustus Van Cieef, at Laguayra; Geo
"A. +. Iait, at CoquimbO; Maurice Faber at
resin, VIM n. Randall, at Sierra Leone; Con-
stantine Bali, at Cayenne, French Guiana
The list OF nominations In the subsistence de.
partment, headed by the name of Col. Shira,
FOR com mmissary general, was also confirmed TO
getber with q number Of other army officers
postmasters, &c.
NoMiNATIoNs.--The President sent the fol
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day:-
Joseph Archbold, collector of internal revenue
Sd district New York; Michael j. GRADY, do,
Sd district Louisiana; 81. O. Hollister, chief jus
tiee supreme court Idaho; John G. Clarke, asso
eiate justice do; Levi Hnbbe.l, U. S attorney
eastern district Wisconsin,; John M. Cornyu
Indian agent, Pspsgo agency, Arizona. Col
Ieotors OF Customs-Je efersOn Sargent, Kenue