Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-08
Washington News and Gossip.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., $685., ,449ss; CUSTOMS s492, ,66417

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., 1884, ,449.es; customs s492,
THE DUKE OF NEW CASTLE, accompanied by A.
Parmeter Langley, Of London, arrived here yester-
day afternoon from Baltimore and Is staying at
WormleyS. The duke is the son OF the Duke O.
New Castle who accompanied the Prince OF Wales
On his tour to the United States in 1860 He is
one or the youngest members OF the peerage,
being only is years DID, and succeeded to The title
In 1879. He Is married and has a son and heir
NEARLY A MILLION TOWARDS WIPING OUT THE
NATIONAL DEBT.-Secretary Folger to-day ordered
the cancellation of the bonds delivered to the
United States by the executor Of the late Joseph
L. Lewis, amounting to $950,00O, which were de-
vlSed TO the government for The purpose or reduc-
Ing the national debt and that the amount Of the
ponds, together with the interest due thereon be
covered into the Treasury for the purpose fndi-
Gated These bonds Will be included in the reduc-
tion OF the debt for the present month
How PARTIES STAND IN THE NEXT HoUsE.-Mr.
McPherson clerk Of the House OF Representatives,
figures up the House of Representatives of the
Forty-eighth Congress as follows: 1911 democrats,
III republicans, 6readjuSter5, independent dem
ocratS. 3tndependent republicans, and two vacan-
cles-Messrs Updegran and Heron.
THE WESTERN WHISKY IkTEREsrs.-Dr Rush, of
Chicago, is on his way to this city to urge the
passage of bill to extend the bonded period on
whisky in behalf of the western export aSsocia
tiOn, the members OF which Say II they can get
this extension they will not ask reduction OF the
tax for the present
THE CASE OF SURGEON Ow ENs.-The court-mar-
tial for the trial OF Surgeon Alfred NJ. Owens on
a charge OF having exceeded his authority during
the yellow fever epidemic at Pensacola. Fla, reas-
sembled It the navy yard yesterday. DR.. Persons,
OF the navy. who stationed at Pensacola, Fla,
during the yellow fever epidemic, gave his testi-
was recently dismissed from the navy, to the
stand He said DR.. owens permit was in regular
shape and in accordance with prescribed naval
discipline. The permit was given upon the ground
OF general debility" OF the Witness He had been
Sick for some time previous At the session OF the
court to-day DIR. Owens testified In his own de-
tense.
RECEPTION TO THE POSTMASTER GENERAL-Post-
master General Howe was, yesterday, the guest Of
General Jewell, at Hartford, Conn.
few gentlemen, including Senator Eaton and
Samuel L. Clemens, met him at dinner yesterday
at Gov. Jewells, and last night a reception was
nea IN his honor at Gov Jewelis residence, at
master General HaZen, Inspector NJ. ID. Parker,
Hon H.G. Pearson, postmaster OF New York; Hon.
s. Toney postmaster OF Boston and several
vice, and several government and state officials,
including Judge Shipman, Of the United States
court; United States Marshal Kenney Gen. William
B. Franklin, Gov. Bigelow, Lieut. Gov Bulkley,
Lieut. Gov.-elect Sumner. and large number Of
other prominent people. Postmaster General Howe
THE POSTAGE on the double-sheet STAR Is two
cents The Post Office department. requests per-
sons sending newspapers by mail to write their
names and addresses on the wrappers.
NAVAL ORDERs.-Surgeon Robert A. Marmion
ordered to duty at the marine barracks, Washing
fOn Lieut.. Robert NJ. Berry detached from COM
mand OF the late steamer Rodgers and ordered to
The nautical school ship ST. Marys. at New York.
marine barracks, Washington, and placed on wait
Ing orders. Chief Engineer jackson NJ Elmell de-
tached as fleet engineer OF the north Atlantic
station an1 placed on sick leave Chief Engineer
Etwin Fithan nom duty at the Morgan iron
works, New York, and granted leave Of absence
for one year with permission to leave the United
States.
THE CATTLE QUARANTINE STATIONs.-A site for
tie quarantine station for infected cattle for the
port OF New York has been selected ON the line OF
the Erie railroad near Passaic, N. j. Plans and
specifications for cattle stations at the ports of
New York, Boston and Baltimore have been pre-.
pared at the Treasury department. They will
cost about 5000 each. The plan OF establishing q
quarantine station at Philadelphia has been vr-
tually abandoned.
WHAT EX-SENATOR MCDONALD SAYS ABOUT IND1-
Nc Donald, of Indiana, arrived
in the city last night and will spend the greater
part OF the winter here. He was met by STAR
reporter at the Capitol to-day. He said Indiana
had only resumed its proper political status; that
1t IS really democratic state, and he was conf
next election and the electoral vote OF the state
Will be cast for the democratic nominee for Presi-
dent
THE SPEAKERsEIP OF THE NEXT HoUsE.-HOn.
j. C. s. Blackburn, despite the candidacy of Hon.
j. g. Carlisle, OF Kentucky, for the Speakership Of
the next House. is also candidate This may
serve to divide the support OF the Kentucky dele
cation between the two Candidates.
THE CHALMERS MANNING CoNrEsT.-Representa
tive Manning, of Mississippi, after conference
with several democratic leaders, has decided to
refuse the certificate granted by the governor OF
Mississippi OF election as member of the Forty
eighth Congress This will not give Gen. Chal-
merS his seat on prima. face right, but the mat
ter will go to the committee elections for adju-
dicatiOn. Mr.. Manning, although he will by such
contest the matter before the elections committee.
THE SUGAR IMPORTERS and ref1ners are bitterly
opposed to the recommendation OF the tariff COM
mission In relation to the duty on sugar, and are
gathering here to persuade Congress against the
policy Of adopting that recommendation. They
say that while nominal reduction OF from 10 to
12 per cent is recommended, that in fact there is
no actual reduction whatever proposed, and that
tlonS into law would be to make the Law more
complicated and oppressive 10 relation to the
sugar interests than at present.
RESIGNATION AND APPoINTMENT.-John WGreen,
chief OF the inspection DIVISION Post Office depart
ment, has resigned, to take effect the 31st inst
George NJ. Sweeny, Of the contract Office, has been
promoted to the position made vacant by Mr.
Green's resignation.
INSPECTOR POLLOCK DECENTRALIZATION the re
commendation OF Secretary Teller, the President
has rescinded the order suspending U. 8. Indian
Inspector Pollock. Inspector Pollock has made
such explanations OF his apparent disobedience of
telegraphic order satisfied the Secretary that
he was not guilty OF Intentional INSTRUMENTATION
In his course at Pine Ridge agency, Dakota.
PETITION FOR MANDAMUS ON THE SECRETARY OF
STATs.-John j. Key yesterday filed petition for
mandamus on the Secretary OF State to compel
him to pay him over s4OO 600 on an award made nv
the Mexican claims commission.
Mr. j. r. THOMPSON, Of Vermont, has been ap-
pointed chief Of the commissary division, Third
Auditors office, Treasury department., vice Mr..
Andrew Caldwell resigned.
mtnatiOnS by the President To-day.
The President sent the following nominations to
the Senate to-day: Geo. H. Starbuck, OF New York,