Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-11-27
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

Washington News and Gossip.
A DELEGATION of the Indian Commits
sioners had an interview with President
Grant this morning.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY-Inter-
nal revenue, Sss2, 2i94i; for the month to
date, IS. 633, 64629; for the fiscal year to date,
S40749 1900. Customs receipts to day.
secs si6 05; for the month TO date. SO 500 SO15O;
for the fiscal year TO date, sos ,944 ,lsS.1s.
THE PRESSURE FOR OFFICE has become so
great at the Interior department that Secre-
tary Chandler has been obliged to post the
following orler 1.-THE Secretary declines to
receive applicants for appointment in this
department.. They must apply to the ap-
po1ntment clerk, in room 49,
THE SPA NIsH REPLY TO the American
note says Paris dispatch) comedies
nothing but that parties on trial before courts
martial in Cuba may invoke the aid Of coun-
sci. Spain promises reform in the matter of
cODf1scation OF property, but declines 20
adhere TO the treaty of 1875.
NATIONAL BANKs.-The Treasury now
holds S365, 500 9l2 in bonds TO secure national
bank circulation, and S1s, $40 500 to secure
public deposits. National bank circulation
outstanding s34i 1891, of which S2,i9l $50
are gold notes. National bank noLes re-
ceived for redemption to-day, 1916 $50. Total
INTERNAL REVENUE COMMISSIONERS
PRATT Is in receipt of large number of
letters from members of Congress and Others
interested, Protesting against the recent con-
s0ildat1on OF the internal revenue districts.
The matter is one for the ultimate consider
alton OF the President, and thus far there is
DO Indication that any of the consultations
will be reconsidered.
A FEW DAYS AGO party nominated for
~.,,t,~
portant agency, by the secretary OF the
Methodist board OF missions, and bearing
high testimonials, was duly appointed, re-
eeived his commission, and left for his post
in the west. Three hours later the Commits
sioDer became convinced by conclusive evil
dence, that he was unfit for tue place, aud
telegraphed him to return at once He did
so, when his commission was revoked.
THE TESTIMONY Of the distillar, Bevis,
who said that he had been Informed that
Secretary Bristow was connected with
whis ky firm in Louisville, is too ridiculous
10 receive credence in any quarter. Mr..
Bristow would hardly have made the raid he
has on the ring if such had been the case.
Even il he had been member, aud the firm
cid an honest business, he could not have
allowed his name to become smirched by
sharing the profits of distillatien, Illicit or
otherwIse, after accepting bis present office.
DON'T WANT TO BE PREsIDENT.-A pro-
favor OF Chief Justice Waite for the Presi-
dency has been extirguished by a letter from
that gentleman, who says the office OF chief
justice came to him covered with honor, and
ms ehiei duty was not 10 make of it a step
ping stone TO something else. but to preserve
its purity In his judgment, he says, the
constitution might wisely have prohibited
the election Of chief Justice TO the Presi-
dency.
SOME CORRESPONDENTS has recently taken
place between the United States and Great
Britain in reference 10 the law passed at the
last session of Congress imposing duty of
fifty cents per one hundred pounds on all
oreign- caught fish imported Otherwise than
III barrels or half barrels. and which the Can
adams claim is in contravention Of the pro-
Secretary of the Treasury replies that his
duty is merely to follow the law as laid
down, and that the remedy is with Congress.
1t is thought the President will call atten-
ton to the matter in his forthcoming mess
age.
THERE CAN BE NO GREATER ERROR than
the popular one that our President is habitu
ally silent in strictly private life. Those
VINO know him best always speak with en-
thusiasm of his social qualities. The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Grant always receive those
who have the privilege of visiting them
greatly enjoy the pleasant converse on such
occasions. The President laughs. talks and
jests, showing decided relish for wit and
humor. The class who are forever clamor-
ing for republican simplicity shorld be salts
fed when they see the President taking his
relaxation IN such simple fashion as an
afternoon walk Unattended Washington
Letter TO Graphic.
THE Edinburgh RerieO for October and
B,dck,oood's Magazine for November, (Scott
Publishing Company reprints,) received
from Warren Choate & Co., are good num-
han oe oxo .In~
'rood has an article on the "French war
preparations in $780," designed to show that
they were really no preparations at all. The
miserable condition OF the French army, de-
magazine adds, as q moral, that England
should look to 1t that this woful story Is not
repeated in her own history: The Edinb,rgh
Re,feU has an article upon "FOrest Manage
ment," showing the enormous consumption
OF the forest wealth of the world and the ne
cessity for restorative measures. The other
articles In both magazines are also or cur
rent interest to an exceptional extent.
MARRIAGE ANNIvERsARY.-OnW ednes-
day night last a very enjoyable affair took
place at the residence of DR.. r. A. Bacon,
AL + street g. w., in the shape of the celebra-
ton OF the seventh anniversary of the mar.
rage OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bacon. A hOusefull
OF their friends were gathered to assist In the
celebrat10n, and being pleasant, congenial
people all-entertainers and cOmpany-the
evening passed away very rapidly. Dancing
was kept up with ZeSt, and those not thus
engaged found very agreeable occupation in
inspecting the amateur artist work of Mrs
Bacon lining the walls and the singularly
tasteful display of flowers, ferns, ivfes, au-
tumn leaves, &c, that adOrn the various
rooms Of this pleasant home. Mrs. Bacon,
whose landscapes lin OILY nave been much
admired, has within the last year painted
some portrait heads that indicate undoubted
talent In that direction.
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE HoUsE.-The
various hotel Hobbies give indication that q
large number of Congressman and strangers
are arriving in the city by each train. The
prominent topic OF discussion naturally re-
yerts to the Speakership question. The
friends OF Randall claim that he is decidedly
ahead In the race, but 1t Is thought that they
nave good deal underrated the chances Of
Mr.. Kerr. The south Is well represented; q
dozen candidates from that section are aspi-
rants for the clerksbip of the House, and
each have scores Of friends working on the