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NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN. SIN8LE bOPIES: TEN CENTS. OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. TEEMS i $16 00 PEE ANNUM. VOLUME V—NO. 249. NEW ORLEANS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31. 1872. WHOLE NUMBER 1472. AMUSEMENTS. ■^■AKIETIliS TH EATR E. LAWRENCE BARRETT........* T 4CK MANAGER JOHN II. StLWYN..............STAGE MANAGER. Thi» Wednesday—Matinee at Twelve .11., and Evening at Hnll-past Seven. MIHS AUUC8TA I.. DARCON. MU. GEORGE CLARKE, S .ppoitedhy the Star Company, in tne great play in fivt» acts, entitled CAMILLK. Monday Evei'in*. Febroarv -5, MR. EDWIN AD.lJIs. OT. CHARLES THEATRE. BEN DkBAR ..............................Proprietor Triumphant success of the fairy comed.enue, LOTTA, Wliu » 11 appear to-night in her new play, written • i prettily for her, entitled RAINBOW. New i-ones, dances and duets New and beautiful scenery. New and elaborate effects. Friday Evening—Benefit of Mies Lotta. LOTTA. aeeieled by BEN DkBAR. will shortly appear in burlesque. The annual Mardi Gras hall will take place at this theatre on February 13. J a3i ** A CAUE11Y OK *11 t*H\ A NEW ORLEANS, Ulnrdi Gras Ninht, Febi uary 13,1S7'J. I.A COTERIE CARNIVAL AND BAL MAsyl'E. Under the auspices of appropriate committees, composed of well known citizens. The selection ot dances Will comprise the most popular of Oie day. and the music w dl he executed by a nionster orchestra of talented musicians._ ' a i *' 11 A tADE.1l V OF MUSIC. Proprietor and Manager..........DAVID BIDWELL NOTICE.—The heating facilities ot this estab ishment render ihe auditorium more com fottable than the generality of dwellings— m advantage not |hihb.-v sed by any other beat re in the c tv. Contimed success of i lie sorld-famed MISS LYDIA THOMPSON and her new Company. Wednesday and Tliuisd. y evenings, lauuarv M and February 1, the grand Niblo s Gar len burlesque of SINBAD THE SAILOR, presenting •very member of the niauniioih organization, ■'nday evening, February 2, benefit of Miss Lvdia I'hoinpson; a grand double bill, comedy and bur osque—"ADav in Pans,"and "LesBrigands. I ne anie bill for Saturday and Sunday evenings. Sat irday matinee—"Lurline." Monday evening, reb uary 5. the grand burlesque, the highest class ►rod net ion in the repertoire. "Kenilworth. ^ *0>TiNK.%TAL»S ANNIVERSARY 15 ALL. Thursday Evening, February ii, is}2, THK CONTINENTAL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Will give, AT ODD FELLOWS HALL, A GRAND DUES*. FANCY DRESS and mask ball, For the Benefit of the I. E E !H M N V M E N T A 1. FIND. TICKETS, FIVE DOLLARS. ( (iKlITTKK OP AKHAN'tKMFNT-. Colonel George Clark, Colonel A. W. Men,am, Kma n ne 1 Bleaaey, John Clarke. Samuel Manning Todd. M. Carvia, Alexander McKeil, R. >1 Montgomery, L. Ouberuator, Daniel Kdwanls, George Purvee, J. J. Warnm, T. W. Bothiek. Thomas It. Brady, Andrew Parle, Janies Davis. MAN'AG ,KX«. A. W. Bo*worth. Gerard Stirh, John Daniela, A. B. Seger. H. T. Hill. T. F. Hedges. Williiim Tenbrink, William Gibson, Thomas Askew, John B. Leefe. J. G. Bates, ('. W. Gould, J. S. Washington John S. McIntyre. Thomas G. tfackie, G. W. Phillips. B. Miller, Henry K. Swasey, 1*. Greenfield. John McLean. F. Barhot, John Slemmer, Thomas FreeiaDd. Joseph H. Sherman. H. H. Stanley. Henry Bidwell, A. B. Beals, .1. O. Nixon, David Bid well. George W. Hi nson, Thomas Hassam. J. O. Deeaa'ro, George W. Race, John Livingston, John Leeds, James II. Collins, George S. Kuower, M. H. Wateis, James Lindsay, John Alien, Asa Pay son. R. Tilford. PLOoK MANAGERS. John Purcig. Alexander Taylor. K. c. Hyatt. John S. Barnes. William Pierce. A. R. Sherwood, Wairen Ka,n. R. C. Black, Walter F. Perry, C. W. Culbertson. B. F. Ilynaon. C. W. RinggoM, William Sair.mer. J. Kittridge. iplications for Ladies Invitations may he made uy of the Managers, and will, by being left at office of the Secretary, No. 144 Poydras street, it the store of Mr. E. A. Tyler, No. 115 (anal et, he placed before the Committee on Invita 8. No applications will be received after Ive o'clock M., on the day of Ihe hall. Mask Committee will lie appointed, and no one be permitted to enter the ball room in mask lout first repairing to the mask room and nu king: and that committee w ill have full author o refuse admittance to any perron who mav bjeet ionahle. r order of the President. [8 JOHN G. FLEMING, Secretary. IEKICAN UNION CLUB BALE. d Fellows' Hall. February I. IS7'4. kets and ladies'invitations can be obtained am Wright. Appraiser's office, Customhouse; p Fernald. Clerk Fourth District Court; Houghton, Recorder First District; or any her of the Club. itary are requested to appear in uniform. 4 31 ja" 14 21 td ___ HIS PAVIEION CIRCUS. LAST NIGHT ON CONGO SQUARR. Wednesday, Jununry 31, MATINEE at twelve o'clock. Performance at a quarter to eight o'clock. WILL O^EN ON TIVOLI CIRCLE, irsduy Night, February 1, 1872. DAN KICK'S Entirely new company of the Most Brilliant Stnr Performer* t Europe or America have known. inrcaranee in the South of the great French PF " GRIMALDI." LORENZO MAYA, i„t Palis, who has no living equal. * neratlc Marvels. ARI Ill'll and ROBERT, ,ly si "and seven years old, in their extraor U '' rV PF.RISTREPHIC FLIGHTS, ,e most astounding and ili ilhug exhibition human daiing and physical culture ever w,t FSSIIR DAVIS and his remarkable family, ic GKEaT NELSONS, in their beautiful saloon ilcrtHiiiin«'nt. • .. * ___ huh MORGAN. the great sensation Dare back ID ''unification OF ATTRACTIONS—all i'llK BEST FEATURES OF THE G1J1 N.tslI .M - KNTEHTAlNMENTS OFlINTOld) MERIT. ersified u. rloimalices in the arena by the hri;iinnt stars in the equestrian firmament uis-ion- Ad"lts, seventy-live cents. Children r ten A ears, twentv-five cents. ja.H) __ CONSTABLES' SALES.___ vu>' fetter ▼» J«ta Harriaea-flrpt uatice Court fur the paii n of Oilcans, No. 899. VIRTUK OK A WRIT OF FIERI FACIA* to me directed oy the lion. H. M. Dibble, Justice of the, Peace in and for the pans'* rleans, I will proceed to sell at public auc at my warehouse. No. 177 Tehoupitoulaa t, on SATURDAY, February 10, 1872, at twelve [*.lt M.*" K LOT OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, as per atorj od tile in my office. _Cash on the spot. 1 fe510 DANIEL CROWLEY, Constable. MISCELLANEOUS. f lONTINENTAL BANK NOTE UO.1l V FAN Y—This company having establisne-i an ottit e in New Orleans is now pieparod to receive onli-re f-»r every description c»l STKEL EMjRAV ,D WORK for the use of Banks, Insurance, Raiload and other corporations, at d f*>r commercial purposes. Specimens irtav be seen and information obtained at the office of the Company, No. 27 Carondelet street. New Orleans, to which place all communi cations shou'd be addressed. ja30 Ini J. 1., MKSKRVK, Special Agent. / 1 EOlltlE 1j. NORTON, HARBOR MASTER, FIRST DISTRICT. Office at Woodward A Wight'*. Corner of Front and Thalia streets. ja30 lm _ ^ 111 AIRS..............................UllAJKlA. PENITENTIARY CHAIRS, Manufactured at the Kentucky Penitentiary, at Frankfort, Kentucky, for sale by the agent for this market. 'WASHINGTON MORTON, ja27 lm N*. 138 Gravierstreet. rjlHE ST. LOUIS HOTEL.. This magnificent Hotel, lately renewed and greatly improved, and entirely refurnished in most sumptuous and elegant style by the St. Louis Hotel Association, of which K. F. Mioton. Esq., of New Orleans, is the president, will beopene < to the traveling community on the first of February next, uuder the management of the undersigned. HIRAM CRANSTON, Formally proprietor of the New York Hotel. jaw ' _ B UELMM; A ERNEST, (H. Breusing,) (Arthur J. Ernest,) UPHOLSTERERS AND FURNITURE DEALERS. Carpets, Mattings and Oil Cloths cleaned and laid. Furniture covers made to order. All orders will receive prompt attention, and satisfaction guaranteed No. 240 Julia street, between Baronne and Dry ades. New Orleans. no8 ly JOHN UKAVEK, Proprietor of Phoenix Stables and Undertaker, No*. 35 and 37 Klysian Fields street, opposite Pontchai* train railroad, Third District, New Orleans. Car riages. Barouches, Buggies aud Saddle Horses te hire. Horses bought, sold aud kept on livery Patent Metallic Burial Cases, Mahogany, Black Walnut and plain Coffins always on hand. Funer als attended to by the Proprietor, who hopes, bv strict attention to business, to obtain a snare o' public patron a . jy2R 1v jj«. JOHN ii AMiELL, DENTAL SURGEON, Office and residence, 152...............Julia Street...............132 NEAR CAMP. All operations in Operative, Mechanical and Sur gical Dentistry carefully performed, t itrous oxidf and other ancestheties administered. oc28 ly N OTICE* —MY WIFE HAVING LEFT MY domicile, I hereby warn the public that 1 shall not be responsible for any debts she may con tract. J. LKBE, No. ijJ Rampart street, First District. New Orleans, January 30. 1872. ja-U 3t' M ART IN I.AN.M.ri— STALLS, MAGAZINE MARKET. CORNER MAPA ZINK AND ST. MARY STREETS. Keeps constantly on hand a choice supply of Beef, Fork, Mutton, Game and Sausage* OF EVERY VARIETY. Families, steamboats, boarding-houses, etc., fur nished on reasonable terms, aud all purchaser DELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE. no5 3m l^J-ETKOFOUITAN 1.0AN AND SAVINGS BANK. No. 14..........Camp Street...........No. 14 (Under the City Hotel.) Officers. GEORGE H. BRAl'GHN, Presiden*. Dr. J. WENZ, Vice President. T. D. VAN HORN. Cashier. WM. BOGEL, Chairman Finance Committee. Directors. GEORGE H. BRAUGHN, WILLIAM BOGEL. MICHAEL FRANK. J. HASSINGER, LOUIS LEONHARD. J. M. WAGNER, Dr. W. H. HIRE. P. W. DIELM AN, Dr. J. WEXZ. This Bank Allows Interest on Deposits, And is prepared to make liberal advances on Stocks, Bonds, State, City ami Government Se rurities; also on pledge of Diamonds. Plate, Watches, Jewelry, Firearms, Pianos, and every description of valuable propel ty. ja5 cod ly ^ALLACU dk UHOFF1N. (AXAMtE L. CH0PP1.H. WILLIAM WALLACB.I STAR COTTON GINNERY Peters afreet, between Thalia and Hnnter, and Hnnier street. Between Tehoupitoulaa and Peters. Our machinery and gin stands are new, with si the latest improvements, with a capacity of turn ing out forty Dales per day. No delays. ' A supply of bags always ou band. We gin for the seed and guarantee satisfaction Highest market price always paid for seed cotton RBFERKNCES: 8. B. Newman k Co., A. H. Peale k Co., Nalle k Cammark, Hugh Allison k Co., A. Miltenberger k Co., Barrett k Le>aseier, J. P. Higgins k Co., Garrard, Cra'g A Co., Warren Crawford A Co., John Chatter k Brother, Penn, Pace k Simmona, V. B. Kruei-t 6l Co., Witherspoon, Moss It Co., 8. II. Aby k Co., Nelson, Lanphier k Co., J. Burnet At Co., Johnson k Goodrich, Oscar Chopin. Robert Hare. Renshan, Cammack A Co. 8am .Stafford k Co., I)r. Nam Choppin. Orders left at the ginnery, or at our office. No. lo Union street, will meet with prompt aite; tiou. sePT ♦'Oi J 8. S1J10M)8 A t'O., Nos* IH Canal* 9 Crossman and 4 l r roi i Nireets. DKALRKS IN HARDWARE, IRON AND SHIP CHANDLERY, Nails and Castings, Hoop. Sheet and Bai Iron Manila and Tarred Cordage, Sail Duck, Plows Shovels and Spades, Sheet Copper and Zinc Anchors and Chains, Axes and Hoes, Lead Pip» and Sheet Lead. Paints and Oils, Blocks and Oar* INDIA RUBBER BEETINCi, Hose. Packing, and all supplies necessary lm Railroads, Steamships, Plantations, etc. Ageui s for the new patent "Self-Lubricating Packing." COPPER, TIN, SHEET IRON AND «AS WORK KB sepfi lv IE LI LAN FERTILIZER. THB NEW ORLEANS SANITARY AND PKRTILIL ING COMPANY, No, 12 Union street, Up Stair*, Have now ready for delivery their superior FFk TILIZING COMPOUND, in quantities to suit puj chasers. Certificates from well-know'u citizens characterize it as superior to Peruvian Guano while it is sold at less than half the Dnce, am' has no disagreeable odor. Send for Circular. Price of our Pelican No. 1................$50 per toi Price of our Pelican No. 2................$45 per tot Terms—Cash, or approved city acceptance, pay able December 1 1871. Also, KARTH CLOSETS and COMMODES for sale Samples to he seen and orders taken at the office felF lv WANTED \VAJiTKD.-J CAPITA . OF *15,(iuo ON FIRST 11 inortgiig. puBvr (covering il uihle the amount sauted), I'm ouo viurorinore. Address Pnsioffici Lock-Box (87 ja30 3t $1,000,000 C»n b* un de in a Hlmrt time by a few shrewd men who will not i• veal the secret of the business un der any circumstances. For full particulars, address JAMES CLARK, Uo8 3ui D W 109 Bleecker street. New York \ GE.NTS WANTED—FOR IHE UNIVERSAL TWINE AND THREAD CUTTER Saves time, twine, thread fingers and teeth. Something every body wants. Samples mailed on receipt of twenty five cents. Address GEORGK DAVIs, ••c3l 3m No. 599 Broadway. New York. ATTORNEYS AT LAW. H AH IilNS & THARF. (J. H»WKIS>— IllAIAH THAKP.) ATTORNEYS AKD ooitnrklors at law |9............Utnnnerpl.il Place............11 NEW ORLEANS. Prompt Attention given to business In Hi. B »te srd United Btstes'Conr ts l* ^jL.AlillH llllitlilllssiON. The andersigned has made ample arrangemenu with counsel in the City of Washington for tbs prosecution of claims against the flnited Stater under the late act of Congress Address Washington, District Columbia, Ho 1423 I street, corner of Pifteenth. ,pl9 JOHN M. G. PARKER. THK (ONUKEsSlO.NAI, CUM-llITVEE. Tlie CongresHionul CiiUnnittee met yester day morning in the "little court room." There were present Messrs. Scofield, McCrary, Smith, Archer and Speer. The committee proceeded to examine Mr. J. Ilenri Burch. The committee went on by reading the injunctions of the Eighth Dis trict Court, when, in answer to a question, Mr. Burch said that the Carter House an swered the injunction by counsel, and that this House did not obey the injunction by ceasing to meet. In answer to a quesl ion as to tlie test vote of the House, he submit ted, as an explanation of what he meant, a copy of tlie Republican, from which the clerk read the resolution passed by the House relative to the approval of Colonel Carter as Speaker of the House. The witness stated that the real test vote came, upon the adoption of the journal, in which this resolution was embodied, and that a number of the members who had voted for the adoption of the resolution had refused to vote for the adoption of the jour nal, aud that this was, in his opinion, the real test vote. When questioned by Mr. Scofield as to the reasons of the contest for the seat of Speaker, and whether or not it was ambition alone that caused tlie contest for the seat, Mr. Burch stated that there were other rea sons, he understood. This he did not know of his own personal knowledge, but it was understood that articles of impeachment would be reported against tlie Governor. Tlie following colloquy took place subse quently between the questioner of the coui mitte and himself: Question—Do you think the Governor is opposed to tlie repeal of obnoxious laws Answer—No, sir. I will not be unjust. 1 think he was in favor of the modification of these laws, but not to the extent that the people required. Question—Who would have been Gov ernor iu case of the Governor's impeach ment 1 Answer—The President of the Senate. Question—Would not Colonel Carter have been ? Answer—Not necessarily so. Mr. Burch proceeded to state that he did not know of any agreement entered into between Colonel Carter and the members of the House. Ile-did not know of any com bination by the Carter party with the fed eral officers here to break up a quorum. He could say nothing jiersonally about tlie "Wilderness" movement and the ab sence of Senators on that vessel. In fact> he did not know that any Senators were with Colonel Carter: but he did know a number were opposed to Pinchback. He had published a Republican paper, aud keld a printing contract lrom Messrs. Dunn aud Carter to print the State and parochial proceedings. For what he Lad done he had received a warrant for some $2*i00, which, when sold, netted him about forty cents on the dollar. Mr. George W. Carter was called by the committee as a witness, and. iu answer to numerous interrogatories, displayed the characteristics of what is called a willing witness. He felt it his duty to give conjec tures at large, and to vouch for public opinion; to determine the popular side in this controversy, and to pronounce a ver diet upon the just and upon the unjust. The reporter will make no attempt to give Mr. Carter's testimony in the order of its delivery, but will, in what follows, give the substance of the evidence—as near the cor rect thing as possible. The witness recapitulated that which has been public notoriety here since the session of the Senate was called by the Governor down to the present time, and, iu answer to inquiries on the part of the committee, gave an account of hisfoimer relarious withGov ernor Warmoth, their connection and busi' ness, all of which ha* bet n so often recited that to every reatler of a newi-paptr here it is a "twice told tale." The witness was film in Iris conviction that the mililaiy under General Euiory had aided the Governor, defining the aid to coll' siM iu the moral support uHorded the e xec utive by the picscnceof the troops. Osten sibly the, forces were only to prevent a riot; actually, they prcvi uteri the installation of witness as Speaker of the House alter he was ejected theicl'roiu timing the progiess of the ealletl session. He claimed to be the legal Speaker then ami now . The answer attributed to General Emory when toe people called upon linn he hail never heard himself. He had been in ft.lined of it by a comm mic.ition to him as editor, and that the Gen Till bail said unless the inob went off he would give them grape aud eatniisler. The people lu.tl called mi tlie G> to ml to nsk him for protection, and the above was 1,1 e reply whi. h lie gave,say ing also he would answer a deputation. J it tin; opinion of the testifier, the way in which tiie United States forces had been maiiagttl was sufficient to deprive him of obtaining his legal ii„hts. The object of the ex-Speaker in issuing tlie proclamation was to call together such a force of eitiz us to support him that their mere presence would bo enough to overawe the Metiopoli an*, two-thirds of whom he estimated would go over at the first sign of a disturbance In this proclamation he had not intended to provoke, violence or to cause bloodshed. He had supposed the force that would answer the cull would of itself avoid the in eessity for violence and blood letting. The citizens answered this call "very unanimously," but here again the military g ve their moral support to his opponents and "whipped the fight." He gave a copy of the proclamation, by request, as being correct. He believed ihe whole people were at his hack in this movement. He was confident that such was the case, both on the. part, of the white and colored? as he was the representative of the reform movement which lie had intended to carry out. The people viewed the opposition to him in no other light than opposition to re form. He had faith in "strong laws." The object of amending the election law was to afford additional security to life and property, to quell-turbulence, and afford pr iteetion to the enfranchised. It had been "alleged" that serious disturbances had occurred before the passage of the election law, which hail ceased since its operation. Governor War moth hail mismanaged tlie law, or rather subverted it to suit bis own purposes; had designated wbo should he returned as mem bers of the House, and, in short, had op pressed the people, suppressed the popular voice, and had arrogated all power to him self. Under "a good Governor" the election law might be made to operate for the good of the people. He described the terms of the law and its provisions, in answer to questions, and specified its principal fea tures. He described the number of these obnoxious laws, and their studied bequest of jmwers as "marvelous." He believed the election, registration and constabulary laws conferred a "royal prerogative on the Governor." He described his own election under the law, liis registrar's duties uuder the regis tration law, and gave an account of his short experience in Cameron parish as par ish judge and registrar united. The law provided for filling the va<-aneyof registrar, aud he filled it, having a commission as parish judge of Cameron. In this parish a number of his Texas friends had emigrated, and supported liim for representative, be lieving he could act to their advantage in this capacity, and he had been elected by a two-thirds vote of the electors. His seat in the House had never been contested. It was contemplated to oust him from his seat on the ground of "new parish," but this design had never been carried out. The witness alluded to those parts of the law which justified his action of holding a blank commission as registrar, a full commission as parish judge, and filling the blank with his own name uuder the registration and election laws. Under the printing law, ^1 ,.*500,000 had been disbursed by the State within three years. Deseiibing the provisions of the printing law. he went on to state how he had performed his duties as commissioner under it. He denied giving the printing to any hut papers which would support his party, as he had conferred it in several in' stances ou men who were known to support the administration, and ou Democratic edi tors, as he was guided in this exercise of his duties as printing commissioner only by the object of disseminating ini urination of public acts as widely as possible, and without reference, in all cases, to political services. The print ing law was a bad one. He had always so considered it. The usual narrative of the connection of Governor Warmoth with the Reuijblican was told out. and the expense, to the taxpayers, of the law was about $3-50,000 a year. In answer to a question, he said that Governor Warmoth did not support the Republican —he made it sup port him. Th>' printing contracts with the country papers had been revoked, but had subsequently been given out to the sup porters of the administration. He had consented to imneaelimeut only when he believed it impossible to secure re forms without it. He had not believed in it until this fact became apparent. Not that he did not feel sure Governor Warmoth had committed such "crimes aud misdemean ors" as would justify it: but he had dis rountenanced it simply from motives of " policy." He recapitulated the events which led to his election as Speaker in the House. He understood the law to mean that he '• held over," and was the lawful Speaker at the next session of the House. Though he did not believe he could be over turned as Speaker without the constitu tional two-thirds, yet he had always eon lessed his willingness to abide by a decision of the majority, and would have left the seat if a well pronounced majority ot the members had decided against him. His opinion of majority was that it meant the greater number of all the members elected, counting out vacancies by death or resigna tion. Vacancies had not been filled, as no calling of an election was made, on the ground of lack of official notice, notwith standing the funeral of the deceased mem bers had been attended, death published and the fact known. He believed the calling the Senate alone was illegal, the constitution providing for a convocation of both Senate and House, either being defunct without the action of the other. He recapitulated the well known history of the called session, the election of Lieutenant Governor Piueh back, and subsequent events. He ascribed the defeat of his coalition to the vote cf Mr. Lewis. He had heard it stated what induced the latter to change his vote, but knew nothing about it himself. While seated on the platform he saw Dr. South worth, who was his own personal friend? go to Lewis after he lmd changed his vote and entreat him, as he understood, not to change it again. He told, in answer to a question, what he had heard as the reason why Lewis changed his vote, but knew nothing. The remainder of the testimony in this connection was simply conjecture. That session of the Senate was clearly un constitutional: no such powers were con terred on the Governor. It had been called to till the vacancy occasioned by tlie death of Lieutenant Governor Dunn, whose char acter, the witness subsequently said, was above suspicion. The Governor, the witness went ou to say, had violated the constitution in his ap pointments of Senators to till "more than one office of trust or profit," and offices whoso emoluments had been increased during their term. He specified instances of this in the selection of H. J. Campbell, P. B. S. Pinchback and oihers. In classing General Herron among those who held more than one office of trust, he went into the history of the suspension of Bovee from his office as Secretary of State—the malfeasance of the Waterworks law as a cause—the reason of the Governor's action being that "he shall see the laws faithfully executed,'? and the subsequent history of the trial in the E : ghth District Court under the iu! trusion act—all were recited. Ir this the witness tried the point that the Governor had overridden the constitution as well as in his other acts of appointment, the de" tails being extensive. Touching upon the debt of the State, the witness specified its great increase under the administration of Governor Warmoth, ami being required to answer to the re sponsibility, attributed this to the Legisla ture aud the Governor. Being requested to define how the Governor was responsible for acts of the Legislature, the witness went on to state that the Governor was re sponsible for those laws and measures he had approved, aud those which he permitted to become laws. The debt had been aggre gated for building levees which ate up nine millions, and for railroad building. In return the State had little to show for the debt. We had no completed road—no com pleted levees. He did not know what in fluences were brought to bear ou members of the Legislature by the Governor; he only knew that laws he did not want to pass didn't pass, and that those he wanted did pass. He was satisfied the Governor wielded the Legislature, and in doing this he had such power that all acts whereof he was in favor went through. The witness spoke of the corruption evi dently used in the Legislature, and charged the blame of a great deal of it on a few of those who were regarded as "reputable and respectable citizens.*' He declined to answer the question, which of the parties were most corrupt, Democrat or Repub lican, anil stated that corrupt motives in the passage of laws he only knew ot when he had been told by those who had received the money paid for the passage of bills with money in them. He said there were cor rupt Democrats as well as corrupt Repub licans ; that corruption was not confined to any party or color, but that there were men who would sell themselves belonging to either party or color. The remainder of the testimony was merely a story of old and well known events told over again, the witness setting his own actions in the best light and giving his opin ion whenever solicited by the committee. The testimony of Mr. J. II. McVean, who was next called, related to the details of the organization of the Carter House. The committee adjourned until t n o'clock to-dav. AMUSEMENTS. Varietiea Theatre. "Camille" will be produced for the mat inee to-day at twelve o'clock, and for the evening entertainment the same play will be presented, with Miss Augusta L. Dargon in the leading roles, supported by the star company. St. Charles Theatre. This evening Lotta, the charming and sprightly I»tta, will appear again in the new and thrilling play of the "Rainbow," with her new songs aud duets. The scenery is new and beautiful, and everything about it is lovely. Academy of Mualc. The Lydia Thompson company will pre sent this evening, for the peculiar gratifica tion of (he whole public, that highly at tractive burlesque with which they are familiar, known as "Sinbad the Sailor." Harper says. "Get your seats in advance at the box office," and we recommend the same thing. Congo Square. The Paris Pavilion in Congo square is thronged with people who delight to see the circus, the gymnasts, the famous trick horse and the performing dogs. Tickets may be obtained at the confectionery estab lishment of Mr. John Brisolara, corner of Rampart aud St. Peter streets. Matinee and evening performance to-day in Congo square. Tomorrow evening the season will open at Tivoli circle, and Mr. Dan Rice will be there. Itice. Again the pavilion was crowded last night by a larger audience than has ever greeted a circus in this city. It was so warm and cozy that many persons were loth to leave it to go out into the cold and cheerless street. This evening will be the last the denizens of the Second District will have an oppor tunity of witnessing this truly wonderful exhibition, and Mr. Rice not wishing to dis appoint and feeling anxious to afford them gratification, will present one of the best bills that he has yet produced in this city. Both morning and evening will this mam moth show be opened to the public, and for the especial benefit of the little folk the famous mules, so comic and ludicrous, will be exhibited for the first time. Every one should see these wonders. All the troupe, including Professor Davis aud his wonderful dogs, will be introduced. Tomorrow evening tbe Paris Pavilion will open on Tivoli circle, thus giving the people in that part of the city an oppor tunity to see old Dan Rice. Stuart Hobson. "Married Life" and "Jenny Lind" were the at tractions at the Varieties last evening. Stuart Robson as ilr.^Doce has utterly mis^ taken the part, and to some it does not seem to be tlie play. The only things re cognizable are the diningroom scene and the meeting of the disconsolate*. The afterpiece of "Jenny Lind" was really the best piece of the evening. Miss Rosa Cooke as Jenny is a success. Her voice is indeed rich, and the manner in which she rendered her part last evening gave token of rising talent, not only as an actress but as a vocalist. The Temperature. The thermometer at Louis Frigerio's, No. 00 Chartres street, yesterday stood as follows: At 8 A. M., 29°; at 2 P. M., 37 3 ; at li P. M., 3ii- 1 . Lowest point during the night of January 29, 20°. Mardi Urns. It is proposed that at three o'clock in the afternoon of Mardi Gras all the maskers shall meet together, aud inarch in proces sion through the principal streets. There will be bauds of music, which could offici ate to lead the crowd. It is again stated that the Picayune es tablishment lias been disposed of to the Citizens' Association, aud that the new managers will asaume control to-morrow. The report is that Mr. Daniel Dennett, Mr. W. M. Burwell and Mr. Jenkins, lately of the Commercial Bulletin, will be attaches to the editorial staff of the Picayune. Mr. and Mrs. Gifford, of Jersey City, gave a unique entertainment last week, on the occasion of the twenty-first birthday of their eldest son. George was the recipient of a g(dd watch from his mother, and a cheek for $10,000 from his father. A remorseful lady of Philadelphia trans mitted to the United States Treasurer the sum of $5, to be placed to the credit of the conscience iund. The lady had smuggled a foreign dress pattern through the Custom house. _ The inte'ligent compositor pleasantly al ludes to "Alexis, the noble Ruq^" as "Alexis? the noble Kuss." _ European hair dealers, finding the home stock giving out, have sent agents to Ice land to bribe the fair sex of that hyperbo. lean region to part with their tresses. A New London man thought a burglar was in his house the other night. Investi gation discovered that a stray horse had put his head through a window. The Grand Duke Alexis will arrive at Memphis Friday and remain on the Great Republic. It is supposed that the grand ball will take place Friday night at tbe Overton Hotel. BY TELEGRAPH. LATEST XEWS FROM ALL POINTS PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS FIRST NATIONAL BANK CREDITORS BRITISH . A71EB fCAN l OH IIISSION IMMIGRATION AT NEW ORLEANS COUNTERFEIT TWENTIES Treasury, aud at t fie BONAP ARTISTS IN CORSICA BOSTON COMMERCIAL AGENCY (iRAND COLLAPSE CONGRES.S. Reduction of Revenue —An Arkansas Seat—Refunding Cotton Tax—Shreve port a Fort ot Delivery— Fublie Build ings at St. Louis—Transportation of Merchandise-First National Hank— Relief of Creditors. Washington, January 30. —The Ways and Means Committee to-day considered the propriety of reducing the revenue both from the tariff' and the internal revenue taxes. They will hear the Commissioner of Internal Revenue on Friday upon this mat ter, and especially regarding tobacco. The Committee on Elections have agreed to report in favor of Bowles and against Edwards, the seated member from Arkan sas. Senate .—A petition was presented from the Charleston Chamber of Commerce for refunding the cotton tax. Mr.. Kellogg introduced a bill making Shreveport a port of delivery. Referred. Also directing the Postmaster General to report to the Senate the names of the par ties who are on tile for services rendered prior to 1S61. Passed. Also directing the Secretary of War to transmit any information in his possession showing the nature and extent of the raft obstructions in Red river; also what prepa rations have been made tor the removal of the same, and what amount of the appro priation for that purpose has been expended. Three speeches on amnesty occupied the remainder of the day. Mr. Robertson gave notice he would press the vote to-morrow. House .—An appropriation of $300,000 l'or public buildings at St. Louis passed. The Committee on Banking and Curren cy was authorized to send for persons and papers in the cases of the suspended na tional bank*. The apportioutment bill, as amended bv the Senate, was passed, and goes to the President. It is the original House bill, with the additional amendment that States disfranchising male citizens shall lose rep resentation iu proportion. Mr. Shellabarger, from the Committee ou Commerce, reported a bill to amend the ex isting provisions of the law in reference to the transportation of merchandise from the port of arrival to the point in the interior for which it is destined. The merchandise is to be conveyed either by boat or railway, under tlie exclusive control of officers of customs, anil inspectors are to lie stationed at the proper points, or in the bout or train, at the discre'iou of the Secretary of the pense of the trans portation company Merchandise is net to be unladen or transhipped between ihe ports of first ar rival and final destination, except author ized by the regulations of the Secretary of Treasury, or bv his consent, and in no case shall any breakage of tiie original packages be permitted. After explanation the bill was passed. Mr. Sheldon made an argument to-day, befoie the Banking and Currency Commit tee, in favor of the bill for the relief of the creditors of tlie First National Bank. The committee is favorably disposed toward the measure. Adjourned. W ASHINGTOJN. Mixed Hritish-American Commission Full Cabinet Meeting—No Clearance Papers for the Hornet—Immigration at New Orleans—Mobile Collertorship. Washington, January 30.—In the case of Thomas Ward, before the mixed Britisb American commission, in claim for cotton seized at Wilmington, the award will be made of the price of 1005 bales cotton such as is usually produced in the neighborhood of Wilmington. In the case of Joseph J. Brown, Tn a claim for property burned at Columbia, de murrer of counsel for the United Stales to memorial was overruled, the commission be ing unable to discover in the claim, tit's me morial whether the act of the United States was a justifiable act of war or not. There was a full attendance of the Cabinet to-day, except Secretary Robeson. Clearance papers have been refused the steamer Hornet. The Canandaigua is fitting out to join tli North Atlantic fleet. Returns received at the Bureau of Siatis tics show the immigration at New Orleans during the past year to have been 1992 males, and 1037 females. The regular paper ousting Warner, and reinstating Miller, was mailed to-day. Mil ler's old bouds aud commission are spokei of in (lie orders as still in force. NEW YORK. New York Finances—Wood's .Museum Sued on a Copyright — Counterfeit Twenties. New York, January 30.—It appears the ' audit bill signed by the Governor forbids the payment of any payments in eaeh ap propriation. and additional legislation is necessary before most of the city creditors can he paid. Mayor Hall to-day signed bonds to the amount of $31,000, the pro ceeds to be used in payment of the interest of the city bonds due February 1. The Produce Exchange has voted an as sessment to erect a new building. llie coopers' strike has ended, employers having a full supply of non society men. Bids for city stock aud bonds were opened to-day by the Comptroller. All at par aud above. Woods' Museum has been sued for an in fringement upon tlie copyright of the draw bridge scene iu the sensational drama of "On Hand." A young man named Tucker, of Brook lyn, was beaten almost to death in thatcir.y last night. John Reis was similarly treated in Ralph avenue. Some arrests were made in the former ease. Counterfeit twenty dollar bids on the Market National Bank are in circulation. The ice in the rhers impedes the terries. Money easy at 5 a. ti. Sterling 8/jjS>9. Gold IO'i-'h a 109 : U. Governments off a) ',i. Tennessees firm; new South Carolina* steady; others very dull Thanksgiving i® r Prince of Wnles— The |)ilk* Riots— American Treaty— Honnpnrtists in Corsica — English Schooner Captured by a Spanish 4tun bont—'Cuba nnd Mexican Cable—Span ish Affairs. London, January 30.—Extensive prepa rations are making for thanksgiving on account of the restoration of the Prince of Wales' health. The Home Secretary has requested the magistrates of Bolton to explain their in action during the late Dilke riots. Seven teen persons have been summoned to answer for participation in acts of wanton destruction. Hon. Peter.John Locke King, mcmlternC Parliament for East Surrey, iu ail uddrosa delivered at, Southworth, to-night, says that well informed people of England were not uneasy about the American treaty. Paris, January 30.—Advices from Agaceio say that many Bouapartists are arriving in Corsica, and that a letter from Napoleon is expected. It is reported Picard will shortly submit a motion to the National Assembly provid ing for the consolidation of the republic,, amf that a counter proposition will he put forward by the Orleanists appointing Duke d'Aumale lieutenant general of Franco. Deputy Palbnlines announced in the As sembly yesterday that he should contribute his salary to the voluntary, fund for tho payment of the war indemnity, with tbe hope that French soil would soon be rid of the Germans. .lossy. Minister of War. to-day stated to a committee ot the Assembly that it was impossible at present to raise the state of siege in Paris because of tbe presence in in the republic of Bouapartists and lilior ated communists, who would lose no oppor tunity to create disorder. General Furster stated that of the com munists captured by the government 19,25£? had been liberated, 3173 were confined in hulks at the naval stations of the country The Assembly passed the merchant iniyy bill. Discussion commences to-morrow M the question of abrogating the commercial treaty with Great Britain. Liverpool, January 30. — Arrived_ V. Chipman. Havana, January 30.—The Spanish gun boat Astulo has captured an English schooner and crew, which, it is reported, had not landed any contraband of war oa the island. The survey for the cable between Cubs and Mexico has commenced. Madrid, January 30.—A mass meeting ot the Radical party has been called for Friday next. The Radicals are organizing an elec toral committee throughout the provinces. They intend to make a vigorous canvass of the Kingdom for the coming elections. The disturbance at Barcelona to-day originated in the opposition to the excessive octroi duties. MISCELLANEOUS. Escape from Arkansas Slate Prison—Mbs sissit.pt Legislature—Shooting nt Jack son—Import Duty on Rice Unwise— Fire nt Memphis—Seventy Miles of Ice. Camden, Ark., January 30.—Five prison ers, including two sentenced to death, have escaped from the State Prison. Jackson, January 30.—Governor Power vetoed the bill reducing the price of the Revised Code to five dollars. The House passed a bill authorizing tho boards ot supervisors to employ counsel at a regular salary. During an affray at tbe railroad station in this city last night, colored Senator Caldwell was shot iu the side by some per son unknown, and Caldwell, in returning the fire, accidentally shot Charles Erskine. better known as "Shorty," a popular loco motive runner, in the' thigh. Caldwell'* wound is slight. Erksine serious but not dangerous. Columbia, S. C., January 30.—Tlie House of Representatives to-day adopted a joint resolution declaring the proposed repeal of the import duty on rice unwise, partial and disastrous; also instructing Senators and requesting Representatives to use their influence to secure the continuance of the present duty. Memphis, January 30.—A tire this morn ing destroyed the stave warehouse of J. W. Woltering, on the corner of Main and Wash ington streets. Loss on stock. $3000—unin sured. The building belonged to W. It. Greenlaw, and was valued at $10,000—fully insured. Halifax, January 30.—Tlie steamer City of Halifax, from St. Johns, New Found land, yesterday passed seventy miles of field ice. The opinion prevails that the Do minican government will accept the treaty of Washington. It is knewu that a largo majority in Parliament are in favor of it. The steamer Peruvian, from England, re ports heavy weather during the entire pas sage. Cincinnati. January 30.—The chamber of commerce, the board of trade and the com mon council have resolved to. appoint a committee to visit Washington and receive the appropriation of $100,000 for the com pletion of the Louisville canal. Richard Smith and Benjamin E. Eggleston were ap pointed on the part of the chamber of com merce. The opinion of James S|s ed, the attorney for tbe canal directors, was read, to the effect that the directors cum not realize the mortgage until the bonds are paid. At a meeting of the Evangelical Alliance last night, William E. Dodge whs cli-cU?d piesident; Chief Justice Chase and i-cveiat others were made vice presidents. 1 >r. Chapin said the Christians of Ametica ought to take the newly arrived J.«|?aiiet« commissioners out ot the hands of tin- isdit iciiins. and show them something of Ihe workings of our Christian institutions II/» said the Burlingaiqe mission was aeouipara tive iuilure. because the Christians kept aloof from it. The committee that went to Louisville te invite the Grand Duke, in behalf ot the citi zens, to visit Cincinnati, telegraph that owing to the arrangements with the rail roads and steamer on the Mississippi made prior to leaving St. Louis, they cannot ac cept the invitation. The Grand Duke re grets this the more inasmuch as his visit to Cincinnati was a part of the original pro gramme prepared by the Czar before the party left St. Petersburg. The Cincinnati Cotton Exchange, for which handsome accommodations have bre* provided in connection with the Chamber of Commerce, was formally opened tieilay in the presence of a largo number of busi ness men. Zanesville. Ohio. January 30.—No buoi ness done to-day. Weather slightly urn der ated. Mercury 30°. Harrisburg, January 30.—Tlie emtem hound Erie mail train ran off the track near Lock Haven last night. Several persons were injured, one fatally. No names gives. The baggage car, two passenger conehco and one sleeping car were burned. Boston, .January 30 .—Tho commercial agency established two months since in Devonshire street, by .Jefferson and Henry Brock, brothers, hailing trmn New York, collapsed to-day, leaving 100 youBg men and girls, employed as clerks, without their pay, many id' them destitute ami among strangers. Tlu r?? aie also numerous credit ors for st'iek and fixtures, and merchants minus their advance payments. Philadelphia. January 30.—Henry M. Gray was elected Senator of the fourth dis trict. by 940 in ijmity. The Republican ma jority last October was 7426. Weather Report, War Dkpartmbut, 1 Office Chief Signal Officer, } Washington, January 30, 1872, T:30 P ML > SYNOPSIS OF THK PAST TWENTY-FOUR HOURS, The area of highest barometer has moved since Monday evening southeast. North easterly winds have continued with do tidy and threatening weather west oi Alabama. Clear weather with a rising barometer has prevailed throughout the Atlantic State*. Southwest winds with cloudy weather and occasional light mows are reported from tho ower lakes. A falling barometer and rising temperature prevails from Maine to Kansas The rivers have fallen at I'incinnati, Louis ville and Vicksburg. Cloudy aud threaten weather is reported from the Pacific coast. PROBABILITIES. The barometer and temperature will probably rise slightly on Wednesday in tlin Middle aud Eastern States. A falling ba rometer. with southwesterly winds mid ri» rature will prevail very generally ie Apalacbian range, with cloudy 'Pd possibly snow on the lakes. rometer. w mg tqjupei weaBttu TOW NTUtUED oR EIGHTH pAS 0.1