Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-06
EVENING STAR.
Washington N ews and Gossip.

retired list, die In Brooklyn, November l..
FIVE OK SIX CANDIDATES for admission
10 The gr Ade of third assistant exa miner in
the IA snt Office were examined to-day. The
exsrLination was a competitive one.
CONVENIENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-In ter
fa revenue. S3It 900 or total for the month.
q 2Gl $40 IS; total for the fiscal year TO date
so ST. ,433 IS. Customs, SAL 3i6 ~; total for
the month, 81, l22 1893 65 total for the fiscal
year to date, SIS .635 ,O1o 50.
SPECIE TRANsFER.-Treasur New to-
day ordered the transfer of goo, 900 gold coin
from New York to San Francisco, 5000, 900
being on account of Lsldlow & Co for the
Bank or California. and 800 900 on account
bank.
THERE Is NOT much doubt that Gen. b r.
CoweD, Assistant Secretary OF the Interior
Department, will remain in that capacity
under Secretary Chandler. All the employees
Of the department, as well as others having
personal or business relations with him, are
anxious for his retention.
PARDoNED BY THE PREsIDENT.-Minton
Heard and Robert A. Pearson, who, as cash
Ter and teller of the Rhode Island national
bank, embezzled s222 900 OF the funds of that
Institution, and were sentenced, three years
ago. to nine years imprisonment, have been
pardoned by the President, and were dir
charged last evening.
SPIRIT SEIzURE.-The Commissioner of
Internal Revenue received a dispatch this
morning from Revenue Agent G. N. Horton,
Petersburg, announcing the discovery and
seizure OF large quantity OF fraudulent
spirits enanating from Meyers Illicit distil-
Iery at Petersburg, which was recently
raided.
THE LARGE NUMBER Of 20 1873, 900 postal
cards were issued by the Post Office depart
ment last month. This is the largest issue
by at least 8 ZOOS. 900, ever made in one month
by the department. The demand was dO1bt-
less greater than usual on account of the
new card. which is generally conceded TO be
superior to the old one.
NATIONAL BANKs.-The Treasury now
holds $50, 1872 in United States bonds to
secure national bank circulation, and SIS
goo to secure public deposits. The national
oank circulation now outstanding amounts
r ,l@f0t: of which 81, 620, 100 are notes
Issued TO gold banks National bank notes
received for redemption to-day. $500. 900.
Total receipts for the week, 50 ,3lS COG.
PERsONAL.-Donn Piatt, who has been
SUITE ling an attack from bis old enemy, the
rheumatism, is sufficiently recovered to be
out again. Mrs. Piatt, whose health is still
delicate will spend the winter at Men tone,
on the Mediterranean, accompanied by her
sister-in law, Mrs. WOrthngton who Ia also
compelled to seek mild climate on account
OF her health.
ITALIAN OPERA.-The appearance of the
Adelaide Phillips Italian Opera Troupe at
Ford's Opera House next week is looked for
with interest. The Barber OF Seville will be
Tuesday: Cinderella on Wednesday, Intro
ducipg Miss Matilda Phillips, sister OF Afe-
laide); Trovatore on Thursday, Tin which
MISS violetta Colville will APPEAR; and
Romeo an Juliet on Friday.
ARMY ORDERs.-Prlncipal musician De-
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will be discharged the service of the Unitel
states; not entitled to travel pay. Captsia
Cnllen Bryant, transferred from the waite
town arseEal, Massachusetts to the Water
vliet arsenal, west Troy. New York. Cap
tain VIM. Prince, from the Frankfort arss-
cal. Pennsy lvaDta, TO the national armOr J,
Springfield. Massachusetts. First Lieuta1,
ant r. NJ: Wright, from the Rock Island ar
SERIAL, I'LL! o 8, to the frankie arsenal
Pennsylvania.
AT THE WHITE HoUsE.-Among the Wis
itors at the Executive mansion to-day, vino
had audience with the President, were the
Postmaster General; also, Barry sullivan, the
distinguished tragedian. who was accomps-
MED by Mr. AmOry Sullivan and Mr. Frank
81. Simpson, of this city, who had a pleasant
proved appearance of Washington. Secre-
tary Chandler. Commissioner Watts, F. b.
french second auditor. and Senators Hitch-
cock and Bruce also called on the President
to-day.
COMMISSIONER PRArrs REPORT - The
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue has
about completed his report. 1t is one of the
most comprehensive papers on the subject of
internal revenue yet prepared at the Treas
ury. The subject Of whisky frauds has re-
the law, and the regulations pertaining to
whisky matters, as brought to light by great
frauds discovered last sprin g, are clearly
pointed out. Internal reven ne collections
IF
100000. AS this period covers a dull portion
OF the year, it is estimated at the department
ina, on This basis the receipts for the year
1T IS STATED that Admiral Porter contem-
plates European trip, in order to person.
ally witness the Improvements in the tor
pedoes and torpedo-boats of foreign navies
General Meigs Is already abroad, witnessing
the maneuvefing of German troops having
been r. esent. at the Emperor's request. at
The e.; i review of some 40, 900 men, 20 OOD on
side gho fought mimic battles on the spot
made famous by one of Frederick the Greats
Victories 1t Is reported that Miss Meigs is
sian capital. probably being noticeable for
her red, gold hair, and sweet, cultivated
voice, and bright intelligence leoaer.,
Cincinnati Gazette.
NAVAL ORDERS. James A.
Green ordered to Mare Island to command
the Lackawanna. Capt. w. H. Truxton for
duty as member of the board of inspectors
Chief Engineer T.. Il. Latch Ia duty on board
the L. s. receiving ship Colorado. relieving
Chief Engineer Inch. Chief Engineer p.
Inch tn duty on board the receiving ship
Wabash. Chief Engineer JAS w. Thomp-
SOD, jr., TO Washir gton for duty as
member of the board of inspectors. Com
mander James A. Greer detached from board
Of inspection, also Chief Engineer E.. B.
Latch. Acting Assistant Surgeon Joh1 n.
GooSan nom duty 1T navy yard, Pensacola,
Fla, and placed on waiting orders.
THE INDIAN BUREAU.-Secretary Chand
Ter is as yet undecided as to what recon-.
mendation, If any, he will make in his an
nual report with reference TO the Indian Blu.
reau. He has not yet determined to recon-
mend the transfer Of the bureau to the War
Department, as has been stated. What
ever action is taken Will be In accordance
with the views OF the President, and
all Of the members of the Cabinet
The Secretary did, while In the Sena t. ad
vocate the transfer Of the bureau TO the War
oepaI tment, but now that he IL Secretary of
the Interior he probably does not desire to
Tut himself in the attitude OF sinking any
'ssyonsibility, and, perhaps, for this reason
viii not insist very strenuously upon such
ilansfer.
THE Pressure FOE OFFICE at the Interior
depar fnne0t cost fuuAs vary haavv Th., ante