Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-05-14

ceiyed at the Treasury to-day.
TIE PENsACoLA.-The Navy department Is
advised that the United States steamer Pensa-
cola sailed from Callso April 2sth for Saq
Francisco, and would arrive about the middle
OF June.
The CHooKTAw CLAIM of 81, SOC, 900, to pay
for certain lands sold by the government, was
considered by the House Appropriations Com
mittee to-day, but they came to no decision.
Several years ago the Senate passed this claim
THE HOUSE Naval Committee to-day agreed
to report the bill to restore Capt. Louis O. Sar
tori to his original position on the navy regis
ter, next below Commodore VIM. Reynolds, on
the active list.
The TONER LEoTUREs.-It will be remem-
bered that the third lecture of this course will
be delivered In Marini's Hall this evening by
Prof. Da Costa, one of the most eminent men
in the medical profession. His subject is one
of vital interest to every one, and the lecture
Il free, we look for a large and intelligent
audience.
REMOVAL OF Army HKADQUARTRRs.-Iti Is
understood that the President has finally con-
sehted to General Sherman's long entertained
desire to have the headquarters Of the army re-
moved to st. Louis, and that such transfer will
be made about the LIST proximo. Manifestiy the
capital Is the proper place for army head
quarters, at least during time of peace. and in
making the change it seems quite clear that q
mistake will be committed.
TIE CONDITION Of Representative Mellish,
who was taken to the insane asylum on Tues
day last, was somewhat improved last night,
although he was still delirious. His pulse had
fallen from 142 to 1l2, but he had no appetite
end declined to eat anything. DR.. Nichols is
doing everything In his power for the unfortu-
nate man. A brother of the Representative
came from New York last evening, and is with
him at the asylum.
THE WoMKr's CENTENNIAL ExsCUTIvs
COMMITTEE of Washington, consisting Of Mrs
Montgomery Blair, Mrs. Edward Besle,
Madame Berghmans, Mrs. Gen. Sherman,
Mrs. Gen. Chapman, Mrs. Gen. Eaton and
others, have issued an appeal to the women of
the United States in behalf OF the centennial
celebration, asking for their cordial CO.
operation, IN order that the occasion may be
made worthy of the American name and the
great event it commentaries.
The COTTON TAX A number of southern
Representatives held a meeting in the room of
the House Committee on Agriculture, to-day,
70 tx upon some measure for the reimbursement
of the cotton tax levied by the government some
years since, and subsequently pronounced un-
constitutional by the U. 5. Supreme Court
The amount of taxes imposed was $50 ,00O, 900.
Thirteen southern states were represented aud
the members were generally agreed that some
measure ofrelief should be passed By Congress.
THE BRAUN AUToTYPRs that have attracted
30 much attention at the book store Of Choate
& Co. lately, will be removed to Baltimore after
this week, and those who have not secured
specimens Of these really superb copies or the
great works of art in the European collections
should improve the opportunity. 1t is crafty
ing TO know that goodly number OF the fine
pictures have been purchased by citizens o.
taste and culture to adorn their walls and
tables.
TIE CABINET was in session to-day for nearly
two hours, engaged in a discussion Of the Ar
Kansas problem, and as to the final decision OF
the government thereon. 1t seems very certain
that q determination has been reached az to
what course will be the proper one under the
circumstances. Intimatons have been made to
The Off Gals here that an appeal will be received
rom the legislature now in session at Little
Rock, and telegram from there Is expected.
AS soon as 1T Is received tue decision of the gov
eminent will be announced ana measures taken
TO have 1t respected by all sides. 1t is very
probable that this will be done before night.
CoHFIRMATIoNs.-TheS Senate in executive
session yesterday confirmed the following nom
nations: Joseph g. Abbott. collector Of GUS
toms, Wilmington, n. c.; Philip Clayton, OF
Georgia, consul at Callao; David J.Wiliiamson
OF California, consul at Valparaiso; jane
GIundley, consul at Kingston, Jamaica; Geo
Iowa. sSaTe s s Of
revenue, third district, Tennessee; Lewis stowe
Indian agent, Chippewa agency, Minnesota; j.
"a; Hodge, receiver Of public moneys Cswker
lie moneys for Bismarck land agency, Dakota.
PERsoNAL.-Gen. Robert @. Schenck, United
States Minister to England, who is now here,
has arranged to sail for his post Of duty on the
10th instant. Herr Won Bunsen, VINO is to
have charge Of the German Legation here dur
ing the absence on leave Of Baron Won Schl0zer,
the accredited envoy, arrived in New York on
Tuesday by the steamship Pomeranis, from
Hamburg. ''.'Representative A. NJ. Waddell
OF the Sd North Carolina district, has been re-
nominated for third term by the COnserva-
he can be returned by an increased majority.
JOHN BRIGHT ON CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
Mr.. Dorman b. Eaton, president Of the civil
service advisory board, has received a letter
from John Bright, the celebrated English
statesman, in which he says the opening of the
civil service in England has met with gene al
approval, and after the experience OF some years
IL would be now impossible 10 60 back to the old
system. The present plan is one which is felt to
De more just to all classes audit is calculated to
supply more capable men for the various de-
paItments OF the public service. In conclusion,
ne hopes the good sense OF the American people
will enable the civil service com mission to COM
plete the proposed reform.
THE COMMITTEE ON WAR CLAIMS have De
cided that the commissioners OF claims hava 10
authority to reopen and re-examine cases here
tofore reported by them to Congress Conse-
quently, all applications received by the COM
mtssioners for rehearing will hereafter be
denied. 1t Is understood that the Senate Com
mtttee on Claims are of similar opinion. The
bill making appropriations for claims embraced
in the last general report OF the commissioners
has been recommitted to the Committee on
War Claims, with leave to report II at any time,
and will probably be reported on Monday next
The bill extending the time for fling claims
was also recommitted, with leave to report at
any time, and will be reported at an early day
NICE Law POINT IN A LIBEL CAsR-In
the Court in General Term Of this District to-
day the case Of A. H. Wilder agt. VIM. Welsh
was called, Jadge Hale and General Mussey for
plaintiff, and Mr.. Davidge for defendant. 1t
viii be recollected that Q few months ago plain
tiff broughs suit for libel-the alleged libel being
Q letter written by defendant charging that
plaintiff had presented false vouchers for sup
plies furnished the Indians-the damages
claimed being 800 900. Service OF process was
made on defendant when he was here as wit
ness before Congressional committee, and Mr..
Davidge now moves to strike out this service,
on the ground that he being here In obedience
70 summons Issued under the authority Of
congress, was exempt from such process.
WHIsKKY TRADERS AND HORSE THIEVES IN
THE INDIAN CousTRY.-United States Indian
Agent Miles reports from the Cheyenne and
a ~ m a 49,