Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-26


nue., $685., ,550.47; customs, $636,059T.
THE FOLLOWING INTERNAL REVENUE APPOINT
xESTs have been made: N. II. Waggar, store
keeper first district Of Illinois: Stephen Maybell,
stOrekeeper first district OF California; and Joseph
Maxwell, gauger, fourteenth district OF Pennsyi-
vani;i.
The QUESTION OF ADMISSION to the Capitol last
evening was wholly In the hands of its officers.
The State department and its officials had nothing
to do with ii. 1t manifestly proper that the
French guests should be allowed to visit the build
ing without being followed by crowd, as would
have been the result had general admission been
given.
THE CALLERS UPON THE PRESIDENT to-day
were Senators Cockrell, Garland, Walker, Cam
eron Pa-), Platt tConn.l, Mcpherson, Lapham.
Logan, McDill, Sewal, Vest and Harrison, and
were ex-GOy. Jewell, OF Connecticut and Mr. Sam
Shoemaker, OF Baltimore.
A BRIEF SESSION OF THE CABINET was held at
noon to-day, at which all the members were pres
ent except Attorney General Macveagh. Ex-
Secretary Window does not now consider himself
member OF the Cabinet, and was not present
THE SENATORS GETTING GIMPATIENT.-The Senators
are growing quite inpatient at the prolOngation OF
the session. and some OF them are disposed to find
fault with the President for not promptly coming
10 some conclusion as to what he wants In the way
OF q Cabinet. In executive session to-day a mo-
tiOu 10 StTtF GtF THIS Of1erpu,
but the mover was induced to withdraw it. The
motion provoked some talk, in which Senators ex-
pressed their impatlence at the delay. 1t was
stated that President Arthur had said he would be
ready to release the Senate by Friday afternoon.
BITTER FIGHT ExPECrED.-The nomination of
j. II. Watmough for paymaster general of the
navy opens prospect of a bitter fight. Paymas-
ter stevenson and several others who tried to get
the appointment WILL it is said, endeavor to defeat
Natmough's confirmation.
THE NOMINATION OF Stratham for postmaster at
Lynchburg is still pending before the Post Office
committee, but action will probably be taken to-
morrow. The democrats are trying to defeat the
nomination in committee
MORE INDICTMENTS AGAINST CAPT. HowaArK.-
The grand jury to-day returned Indictments
against Capt. II. W. HOwgate as follows: Forging
the name Of r. Fl. Rochester, trea surer OF the
western Union Telegraph Co, to receipt for
tls,lCo dated FEBRUARY 1879; forging the same
1879 '
CAPT. JOHN G.. WALKER, recently appointed
Chief OF the bureau OF navigation, Navy depart
ment, has been ordered to report for that duty
yard.
The GRAY HOUsE-They have dubbed Senator
Jones' residence, on Capitol Hill, where President
Arthur is staying, the "Gray House." 1t is built
OF granite OF grayish hue.
PRESIDENT ARTHUR will, 1t is understood in a
very short time after the Senate adjourns, leave
the city for some quiet place in New York and
remain there some time to recuperate.
MARINE CORPS ORDERs-Capt. L. E. Pagan from
the marine barracks at Portsmouth, n. H., and
ordered to command the marine guard of the
brooklyn and upon her arrival in the south At
lantc as fleet marine officer of that station Second
Lieut. s. H. jackson to duty on the Brooklyn.
JUDICIAL ExPENsEs.-First Controller of the
Treasury Lawrence has decided that the expenses
OF United States district judge when assigned to
duty outside OF his jurisdiction, can be paid by the
government This question was raised by Judge
Blatchford of New York, and referred to the First
Controller by the Attorney General.
THE FRENCH GUESTS AT THE CAPIToI.--The ro- |
tunda and the Senate wing of the Capitol were |
lighted up last evening, when the building was !
visited by the French guests, accompanied by |
eight O'Clock and spent more than an hour expl0r
Ing the spacious corridors of the building From |
the Capitol they proceeded to the residence OF the |
French minister, Mr.. Outrey, where they held |
brilliant reception.
YESTERDAYS SENATE COMMUNICATIVE Sem
ate. In executive session, yesterday confirmed the
nomination Of Howard Mckutchin. as collector OF |
internal revenue for the Sd Wisconsin district;
hans Mattson, OF Minnesota, as consul general at |
general at Dundee; John F. Winter. of Illinois. as
consul general at Rotterdam; John N. Bailey, of |
= New YORK. as consul general at Hamburg; Edward
Warren Patten, OF Colorado, as Indian agent at
tine Southern Ute agency. Army promOtiOns-Ord-
Major Daniel w. Flagler, to be lieutenant colonel:
captain George w. Mckee, TO be major; First |
Lieutenant David A. Lyle, to be captain; First |
Second Lieutenant Frederick w. Sibley, to be first
lieutenant I'd cavalry. Also, number of post |
masters, etc.
Mr.. CLAPP ELIGIBLK-In regard to the rumor |
that the question has been raised as to the eligf-
bity of Mr. A. NJ. Clapp to be Commissioner OF |
this District, on the ground that he retains his
In New York whereas the law requires
that the District Commissioner shall have been |
citizen OF the District three years prior to his ap-
lent taxpayer OF this District some eleven years
voted in New York while holding federal office,
" Ss my dr sRt and Rrlyese My last vote there
nave not voted at all. My citizenship ceased in
New York after my retirement from public Office,
forfeited by some cause unknown to myseIf have
been citizen OF the District OF Columbia from that
uate, nearly four years and a-half ago"
THE NEW BOARD IN PAYMAsrER srEvENsos,s
CAsE.-Secretary Hunt to-day organized the fol-
J. A. stevenson OF the navy for promotion to the |
rank Of pay inspector. The former board reported |
against his promotion. Paymaster Stevenson is |
navy, and the president of the board which first |
him is also candidate for that place |
The following Is the board organized by Secretary
Hunt to-day: Pay Director c. j. Emery, Pay Direc-
tor c. W. Abbott and Pay Inspector Edwin Stewart
around this matter hinges one OF the liveliest !
lights that has been known in naval circles for !
ong time. The board will meet next Friday at the |
Navy department.
NAVAL ORDERs.-Lieut A. H. Vail, Master j. j.
Hunker, and Midshipman w. R, Rush to examina-
ion for promotion; Capt l. A. Beardslee from
special duty on the 18th OF November next and |
granted three months leave, with permission to
leave the United States; Lieut.. j. D. Keeler from
he command OF the Speedwen and placed on
Waiting orders; Surgeon j. B. Parker from the
Nachusetts on the reporting Of his relief and Or
Tered home; Surgeon w. H. Jones to the Wachu-
Stts at S.tka, Alaska; BOatswain p. II. Smith.
carpenter l. l. Martin and Sailmaker G. r.
barnes 10 duty at the Norfolk navy yard.
UNDER SECRETARY WINDOWS late offer about
!. s.'ooOooo OF bonds have so far been presented to
sne treasury for redemption. The amount pre-
'eh'eo Gay was about $4,000.
LOUISIANA POLITICIANS IN TowN.-Ex-Governor
OF Louisiana, is in the CITY: also. ex-
naval omcer Lewis, OF New Orleans When the
iatter was removed it was alleged by his friends
that III was because he was a Grant man II 10 nm |
oefstood ne Is seeking re-appontment