THE DAILT EVENHSit TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, MONDAT, MARCH 28, 1870. 8 CITY INT E L. I I OBSCK. T1IE OD OF THE TA1E. The Deeaaeraey Sold at readlnc . at lh. I-ate Ileadqaartere--rcmrrnl SaerMcea-Tha Vlctlsss, ThlB morning the residence of the late Demo eratlc Association of Pennsylvania, at Ninth an Areh streets, was the scene of most heartr-rendlog proceedings, the occasion being nothing less than a public sale of all its effect and personal property consequent upon the obsequies of thai organisation. ..,,, ..ti- For some time TMt the individual abore omed ha. been in Wlcate health belns over fome by superhuman exertio.s In th i : ia political campaign, During tto l Somewhat unexpectedly gave up the ghost ana was unceremoniously burled. At an early hour mis ""'""? -, -1 , Wpy friends and others gatherecf ln the res 4. denci to see what eoold b. made out of the 8 t bis property. At 10 o'clock the last rMml knell of the whole concern wM rung b . criy. haired darkey on tn8 rrjnt pavement, after which the sale began. large force of Fox tinifonned police were in attendance to pre serve order eo many, 'in fact, that the greatest care had to be observed for the preservation of ne's pocket-book. Lying around 'the Teadlng-toora we noticed the choice, mental food of the members of the Association. B rick Pomtrov's red-hot Democrat was there, of course, Its well-worn pages being the best eidence of its appreciation. The IV or 14. Charleston Courier, Richmond Enquirer, and othfjr loyal papers were to be found. The picture, of Lee whipping Grant, Stonewall Jack eon dr. lvlng Hooker across the Rappahannock.and othev choice historical engraving were not to be iound upon the walls. Colonel Randall, it is eald, ordered them to be removed whon he was appointed secretary of the club. On the left of the hall were the apartments reserved exclusively for the sweet-scented and kid-gloved exponents of Democracy, the men who hold the monev-eagB. No unterrinod denizen of tb Fourth ward ever put his shoeless feet on these Brussels carpets. It was amusing to see the crowd of the unwashed as they gazed upon the fnrnitare of these apartments, to them bo grand and magnificent. The third story of the bnildlng was appro priated to the use of the Democratic City Exe cutive Committee. Here were the seats once occupied bv Bam Randall, Leech, Ward, Sulll van, Fox, Hemphill. Fry, McDevitt, and MeMul lin. How many divisions were fixed up and election officers brought with Asa's money by these gentlemen no ono will ever know, but we do know that they will never again occupy these ' chairs. Strolling down stairs and Into the yard, the ashes f a recent fire could be plainly seen, no doubt whole piles of double-bottomed ballot boxes and blank naturalization papors were destroyed. As the hour of ten grew near the crowd com menced to collect. But few members of the as sociation could be seen. JTir. ASttVID, tUO ItUtUVUCCli UllCI IIUUUUUV.Ili the terms of the sale to be '''cash," commenced with the catalogue. A tete-a-tete in the front parlor was first put up. Five dollars was the highest bid offered, when a member standing by remarked that Asa Packer sat on that sofa last September when he counted out his seventy one thousand dollars to Charley Carrlgan and Muchler. Ten, fifteen, twenty-five, and forty dollars were then bid in rapid succession. The last sum bought it. The nappy purchaser no doubt expects to find some of Asa's lost notes behind the seat. No such libel will obtain our credence. If any money slipped through Charley uarrlgan s lingers, tneu ne wasn t tnere. Among the articles sold was an old coffee-pot, the veritable pot that sent Woodward to Con gress from the Luzerne county district. A few old grounds were still sticking to its musty bot tom, useless now. bleached almost white, used up completely. How many Bogus papers tins pwi. had given a look of antiquity to win never do known. The articles sold for most ridiculously low prices, considering their value. A photograph . f Governor Hoffman was sold for five cents. This is said to have been bought by an agent of the Academy of Fine Arts to fill np their walls In case they decide upon a spring exhibition. Two photographs of Seymour and Blair in ele gant wainui iraines uruugub vcu cento tsacu. Two of Washington and Jackson, unframed. were held somewhat higner. A lithograph of James Buchanan was offered at one cent, but found no bidder. Chairs and tables brought the highest prices, but there were but few ol the for mer in good condition, they having been much used in various free fights. . The coat-of-arms of Pennsylvania which surmounted the front door went for a song, the buyer stating that he Intended to use the two horses thereof . for hobbies for his children. The golden spread eagle In the centre of the roof goes to a news paper office in this city. The flag-pole and liberty cap will henceforth grace a drinking eaioon lu uie neignuornooa 01 tne uouuty Prison. The Bale was most interesting la the large meeting-room in the second story. This room was handsomely decorated with Hags la honor of the occasion. A large sign over one end announced that "This room is open to the public," which fact, however, appeared to be taken for granted by those present. But no attention was paid to the statement following it, namely, that ''Smoking and loud talking Is posi tively prohibited." In this room the elegant velvet president's chair, on which never yet common man sat, was purchased by the proprietor of a free-and-easy lor his chairman. He said, on taking possession of it, that he would let it down easy from its high estate he will get Mayor Fox to occupy it at the next free-and-eaey. The fasces or bound bundles of rods with an axe in the centre, which stood on either side of the desk, were sold to a new Odd-Fellows' Lodge now forming. A lot of spittoons, some three hundred in all, go to the Newsboys' and Bootblacks' Home. The window shades, on which the full name of the association Is painted In large letters, were bought by a man who Intends to start another organization of the same sort and name as a money-making operution. As this is the first occasion on which an out eider could obtain admittance to the innermost reeesBCs of the building, it was taken advantage of by several who were interested. The private rooms in the vicinity of the garret and loft were the most sought after by such. In the closet of one of these, marked ''private," was found an immense stock of bottles, marked "Old Rye."' The windows of this room face the street, and these bottles were probably kept, after being emptied, to throw at Republican processions. In the loft itself, which was approached by a dark private entrance, was a email room on the door of which a written sign was pasted. It was much obliterated, but after careful study the . following was made out, which was probably the full original Bign: "T-k and B-t B-x Room." ' What this may stand for no one can tell with certainty, but the room was minutely examined by our reporter by the aid of light from a series of matches. The examination showed the room to be mach stained with printer's Ink, and a hatchet, screw driver, and other carpenter's tools, together with several pieces of thin wal nut wood, were lying around. Though we would not like to hazard a suggestion, we will eay that those who are familiar with the work ings of Democratic clubs in relation to altered tickets and ballot-boxes which have been tam pered with, can make a safe guess as to the use fulness of this room. A lot of waste paper in the secretary's room was also examined by oar reporter. Ou the strength of this examination, the lot. in which was richness indeed, was bought by him for the Bum of seven cents, In the batch were several letters which throw considerable light upon the eecret workings of the association. We print two of them entire. The first, which shows how spies have been in the land in days past, is ait follows: Milroy, October 8, 1S63.1 850 AM I 6BCBBTARVS OFP1CB, JlFMBSONIAN LlsaO J . ,ir C'KATIO G'U'B. J TO A. Wallace-Chairman. Democratic State Ontral Committee, No. 901 Arch Street phla Hon. blr: In relation to your tv . ""Till. natter of the Soldiers Conventions no- fn city of Philadelphia the following la 'J"',1" who left una piwe. 8bold Bome r f he a Uttle dilatory in coming br Jr!?!';"! c-lve a more closer descriptive I' ' .I.vw,u hereafter 1. Captain R. Barker, a shor of them : light complexion, prey eyes mn, bout 88 years, 1 Frank B. Miller, tall , a""!? " .... 11 lnchos, ear complex' young man, about B feet, 8. Captain J. Cox, vr .on, blue eyes, dark hair. ag sandy whiskers, .dddle height man, of middle qmcA "motto"' .affle height man, 3 feet 4 inches, 1 InchTrathe jn, stout yonng man, about B feet t JohnC rood looking, light complexion. veit.dar- Wter, eUra young man, light pants and Tiiec wat, light complexion. . . a are tbs most danirerona but if anv Of the n.r wnt come back I will remit at once their , and place where I no doubt thuik they can . found, thetie men are from MUror. Mlitlln county. XC are irnttlnir nlonir flnolr are confident of suo- ttcss and fear not our enemies, they are adopting all plana and Bhemcs, bat I have my broadsides ready lor mem, at me coming comast. i am urn confident of seventr new converts in BIT township wand with that I can openly say We may gala the county. CoU J. P. Linton speaks to-night at tbia place on Tuesday last, be spoke t Lewlstown the the same for him, to-night. We, or at least the people r.rnwn was otpal. un emnaHiaaiiG. ana wo win bij. in ma orltv wwnes mm success over un. u. morreiu as to luvaeir. i nave now ior hub camiiaiKu upended about Ten quires of paper (foolscap) in .lout wrltlno- nolltlral Items in both lanEuage for tie different Journals (Democratic! In this state, be- Bides the amount or papers i sena away oui n is a small Item, U we may oniy wun ine ueip oi tn imu providence have the pleasure, to be crowned with nnrp.pHOmaT n. De so. is uie winu of your humble servant and friend in cause , John Kabstoh, Box lTMUroy P.O., Mltllln County, Pcnn. rton. Wm. Wallace. PhlladelDh!a.Penn. The second, showing the changeableness of human affairs and individuals, is the fol lowing: ' To the Democratic Nominees. (ientlnmen. At a meeting of the Seamen's, Firemen's Coal Passer'B anil Marine'! Bounty Association, nem fTiaay jsvemng nept zuin, the following Resolution was o assert, viz: That we. the Sailors, Firemen, Coal-Paesers and Marines, have been deceived by the Radicals, In their promise to lnclade us within the PrlvHepes and Benefits or the Extra Bounty Act or July 2Sth 1UM, passed in favor of the Soldiers. They have entirely excluded us, (Sailors etc) from Its Benefits. therefore we do hereby declare Radicalism a blind, a mere pompous show, a failure, and will pledge ourselves to advance the Democratic cause, will they but aid us, In secur ing the Benefits of the Act of Jnly 2Sth lHfig, for A- uitionai county, in common wun toe ooiuicr. Signed Wm. D. Lctz President Charles. Austin Secretary These letters are bona fide articles. The origi nate can be seen at any time in our office by any one who may be curious in the matter. They will be preserved for some time to come. The Stobm. The heavy storm of yesterday caused no little amount of damage, and had the effect of considerably increasing the volume of water in both tne Delaware ana Bcnuyiitui. A . -ft r -I- f 4 .... 1 k. f ' Ab mauHjuuft, buis ilium jl a. vnui'ucu iv w., Wallace, Preston, Schofleld fc Ripka, wero all flooded, and a quantity of stock destroyed. The wharves of the Philadelphia Gas Company and the f ennsylvania Railroad were also flooded, as well as numerous others. Several canal boats also were sunk. This morning the Schuylkill pre sents a sight somewhat resembling that of the great freshet ot last fall. Trees, boxes, lumber, drift-wood, etc., are being swiftly carried down, and navigation is a matter ot dimcuitr. Several fine trees in the park were uprooted by the gale, and a number of the roads were also damaged. On the Delaware front wharves were flooded, and merchandise of various kinds car ried oft. Mhe scnooner J una weeds, wmcn lies in the Delaware, above Poplar street, was torn from her fastenings, and, drifting over to Cooper's Point, Bunk in about fifteen feet of water. She was owned by St. Georire Matthews. A lot of lumber stored on board of the tug-boat America, lying at riuo street munrt, -nam aiB carried off. The tide on returning receded but eighteen inches, when in ordinary times there is a loll oi six leet. Ua Mill street, uermantown. a couple of buildings In the process of construc tion were so mucn injured that tney wui nave to be taken down, ibey are owned by Mr. Oeorgo llelzter. Local Odds and End The weavers are neain in trouble. This time a reduction of twelve and a half per cent, from their wages is beinir made. Oh ! worra. worra! Rumor has it that the Moyamensing Hose Company has offered 810,00 for the "books and Great is the Fire Association. Would Mayor Fox please Inform the public as to who is "Chief High Constable," or if there las ncn a title t In our humble opinion it rained considerably yesterday. Tub Baikbridob Street Stabbing Case, The knife with which .the man Ricketts stabbed Rummelmann at Third and Bainbridgo streets on Saturday night was found in the street near the place of the occurrence yes terday morning. Alderman Moore yesterday visted Rummelmann, who Is in a critical condi tion, and took his affidavit, in which he states that he bad been out drinking with Ricketts, and having Imbibed sufficiently, started to go home. Ricketts followed, and first kicked him; he then drew the kuife, and inlllcted the wounds, from which it is more than probable the man will die. Attempted Burglary About four o'clock this morning Officer Dewees, of tho Fifteenth district, noticed a fellow coming out of the houne of a Mr. Charles Fox, at Whitehall, and at once gave chase. The fellow led the officer all the way to Bridesburg, where he escaped. Dewees then returned and found that the burglar had entered the house by means of a back window, which had been jimmied, and had then entered the kitchen. This movement, however, awakened the family, and he hearing them coming down stairs loft. Narrow Escape. About 10-45 Saturday night a couple of the Delaware Harbor Police found a man floundering in the Delaware at Market street wharf and after much difficulty succeeded in rescuing him. After fishing him out, they labored for over an hour to restore him to consciousness. The individual refused to give his name to the officers, but stated that he was a carpenter and lived on Uaverford street, West Philadelphia. Stabbed Robert Allen, who resides at No. 1861 South street, last night entered the First District Station House and surrendered himself, saying that he had cut his wife's throat. An olllcer was eent to investigate the matter, when it was found that Robert, whilst drunk, had attacked and severely beat his wife, and had also inflicted a serious wouud by stubbing her in the ubdomcn with a small bladeu knife. Alder man Dallas sent Robert to priaon. i Another Escape. About 2o'clock yesterday morning a fellow procured a ladder and placed it against the wall of the hostelry of the Widow Decker, Gray's Ferry road sod Washington street. He then ascended, raised the second Btory window, and was about entering when Mrs. Deckei arose. She immediately commenced yelling, and the would-be thief Had. An officer, bearing the cry of "murder," followed after him, but only to allow him to escape. Sunday Amusement, Germantown was yes terday indulged In a sensation. A youth named Thomas Lees, desirous of amusing himself, loaded his pockets with stones, and, passing along Jefferson street, smashed, crashed, and broke several panes of glass. lie was finally arrested and taken before Alderman Thomas, who held him in $800 bail to answer. Death of a Lodger Bridget Glllen, ngod seventy years, a lodger in tho Second District Station-house, died suddenly this morning. The Coroner has been notified. Changed Hands. The Evening Tltrald has changed hands, the firm of Charles F. Reinstein & Co. having this morning sold their interest to Dennis F. Lealy, Esq. TAVERN L1CEKSES. Number Approved br the Reporter Aa Injaao una to De Pn Bnt three days remain for applicants to Bell or vend intoxicating liquors to procure their licenses. The law requires that all applications shall be made to the City Commissioners during tne present month by all persons wno contem plate keeplmr taverns between June 1. 1870, and June 1, 1871. Tavern-keepers fall to 100 the im portance of attending to the matter now, as less man live hundred bouaa nave thus iar been ap proved by James Givln, Recorder of the city. At this rate we will probably have two or three thousand less drinking saloons than heretofore, as we understand an injunction is going to be applied for restraining the City commissioners from granting applications after the expiration of this month. Last rear there were 4007 licenses issued by the Clerk of the Quarter Sessions. Tavern keepers have to go throngh a certain routine before they can obtain their licenses. Ibey first make application to the City Commissioners, where they sign an oath or affirmation to the amount of their respective sales of liquors and otner refreshments at tneir respective tars, in order that their business may be rated and classi fied. They then file a bond, justified beforo the aldermen of their ward, with tho Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions, said bond subject to the approval of the Recorder and District At torney. x-very applicant, on bis bond belnor so ap proved and sicrncd, receives from the Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions a certificate of the fact, which certificate is presented to the City lrcasurcr. iho Lily treasurer then col lects the amount of the tax for which the appli cant nas been assessed by tne City Uominis sioners, and gives a receipt for the same. On the presentation of the receipt to the Clerk of the Court the license is issued. Hotels, inns, and taverns must be classified, and rated accord ing to tho estimated yearly Bales of liquors authorized to be sold therein. In all coses where such estimated yearly Bales flinll be $10,060 or more, the rate will be first class, and the snm to be paid for licenses is 1500; where more than tbOOO and less than 1 10,000, second class, and sum to be paid $350; whan more than $0000 and less than $8000, fourth class, $100; when under $4000, fifth class. $50. Of all the bonds approved thus far the rate Is fifth-class, excepting the Continental Hotel, whlcn is in tne second-class. The Arrest of the Colored Murderer in New York Our readers will remember that about a month airo a colored man named John Tllghman met a woman named Anna Miller at a ball, given at the corner of Tenth and Lombard streets, lie was very attentive to her, and thi excited the jealousy of William II. Atkinson, colored barber, who had been much attached to her. TUghman, however, accompanied the woman home. Soon after they reached her resi dence, and while iilgbman was Bleeping, with his head resting on a table, Atkinson came in armed with a knife, and seizing a stone-pitcher that stood near, with it dealt Tllghman a terrible blow on the head, fracturing his skull. Atkinson and the woman fled. Three days aftes the assault Tilchman died. On Saturday Detective Field arrested Atkinson at No. 40 W ooster street, New York city, and the latter found the woman Miller at No. 131 Greene street; both were locked up In the Leon ard street police station. The woman said that Atkinson threatened her life it sue made any disclosures, ana naa compelled ner to accom pany him to this city. Atkinson a few days ago snipped as a barber on the United States frigate Colorado, and was ashore on leave when arrested. Both the prisoners are to be brought to this city lor trial, the woman as an acces sory. New Cars. Under the able and efficient Buperlntendency of Mr. William S. Wilson, the Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown Rall- ivou vumpuj in iMt ictnf a stand among tne railroads of the State. Some few years ag the second-handed, uncomfortable affairs; now they compare with thosa of any other line and excel many. Saturday there was turned out of the shops of the company a "Palace Car" which has cost $ouuu. it is a splendid piece oi workman ship, the interior being a marvel of beauty, neatness, and design. It was built under the supervision of Mr. Wilson by Nathan Pawllngs, master builder of the company. Tho frescoing was done by Mr. (Jnrlstlan (ireen. This car 1 the first of five, the others being now under way, Robbery. About one o'clock this morning a couple ot tmeves iorced an entrance to the wholesale tobacco establishment No. 214 South Delaware avenue, aud despoiled it of about $200 wortn ot cigars, un emerging they were seen by Sergeant Fox, of the Third district, who gave chase to them, but, strange to say, allowed tuem to escape. A Sneak Thief A fellow who elves his name as John Smith last night entered tho hall way of the Union Club House, Twelfth street, below Walnut, and stole from the rack several fine overcoats. An olllcer who was watching his movements took him into custody. He will have a hearing to-day. Kowdyism. At Vlii o clock last night some rowdies completely destroyed the fire-alarm box at Twenty-second and Market streets. Strange to Bay, tney were not caught, Filthy. The North Second Street Markets are reported to be in a filthy condition, espeei ally the section extending from Brown to Poplar street. PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES. Reported by De Haven Bra, No. 40 S. Third Street. BETWEEN BOARDS, tROON Penna7s... 90 loo sh Read.85wnl. 4S; 200 do 48 100 do 85 . 48W liM)BhCataPf..b60. Bsjf 160 do 85 100 do 0. 85 83 8h Mlnehlll K.2d lots... 613tf 27 ah C& Am R.1S.1UX 100 do.... 810. 4S BOO do is. s$ loo ao Blown. 4 BshUlrard 13k... SO,',' SECOND BOARD. 11200 City 6s, N... la. 102 J 500 do 102 fvOoorinl&ETB.... 88 ffjUOO do 86. BS I'iBhLch Val.,.l8. MJi 10 sn Cum A Am lallTJtf 2 do.cp..o.iu)tf 600 Bh Reading R. . .48-66 i00BhCataPf..beo, stn F I HE 8TATIOHEBY ARM 8. MONOGRAMS, ILLUMINATING, KTO. DREKA, 1033 CHE8NUT Street, Card KngTaver and Stationer. "YX7EDDING AND ENGAGEMENT RINGS, TV of solid 18 karat fins cold. QUALITY WAR RANTED. A faU assortment of aiftes ilwnri on hand. VAKR A BKOTHKK. Makers, ' 8S4wfmt Ha, 834 OHJtbNUT Utrset. bslow Jf'oortn. THE GREAT WEDDING CARD DEPOT. Hew Style Wedding- Invitations LOW PRICES. Rs HOSKINS & CO., Stationers, Engravers, Steam Power Printers, mwa IXa. 013 AKCH Htreet. AMUSEMENTS. For addiltimal Amutenimitt f Ui Third flwi. II E P I L G It I M. CONCERT HALL. m T WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY, 3 it P. M. 8 28 ot 76o 600 , S5o. SOLDIERS DISCHARGED BEFORE TWj, years' service for Injuries or wounds,lncladln rupture, are entitled, they or their widows or (If they have received none), te 200 bounty. Apply to ROBERT V, LEAGUE tc CO., T SO No. ISC 9CVE3TII Street. THIRD EDITION THE FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS i Etc. Etc., Etc., Etc, Etc. FORTY-FIRST TERM MECOND SESSION. ' Sonata. WABnrKOTOH, March ss. Petitions were presnnted by Messrs, Bawjer and Sherman, for an appropria tion to tbe Wllberforce University, umo, lor tne education or colored youtn irom tue oouin. nw Mr. flnmnnr. from citizens of Pennsylvania for a recognition of the existence of Almighty God In tbe National constitution. . By Mr. Keven, from Snsan wiiion, or vicitsnnrjr, MlBBlKstppl, for remuneration for tho use of her property ny the United States uovernmenv aurmg tne late war. Mr. Howell nresontfld iolnt resolutions of the Iowa Legislature, relating to the civil contest In the Island of Cuba, ciaimliia tha riant and duty of the Government to be to recognize the belligerency or the Cubans. Head, ordered to oe printed, ana referred to ths Committee on Foreign Relations. Mr. Wilson, from the Military committee, to wnom iietltlons on the subject were referred, reported a oint resolution relating to officers of the Soldiers' lome; also, a Joint resolution directing the Secre tary of War to sell the Bergen Height Arsenal. Mr. Drake rose to make an Inquiry of the chair man of the Judiciary Committee (Mr. Trumbull) as to tne cause oi tna aeiay in repumuK nm uiu iui bun admission of Texan. Ha said the sill for tbe read- tnlBslon of Georgia was reported the day after re- lerence to tne committee, ye no ueas uiu uu now been fourteen days in the hands of the com mittee, and he would like to know something as to tbe eause of tbe dliriculty or delay. Mr. Trumbull remarked that no motion had been made, and he would like to know what question was before the Senate. Mr. Drake replied, that If not in order in making the Inquiry he would take his seat, but if in order he hoped the chairman of the committee would con sider that tUe Inquiry was made In good faith, and that no Indignity to himself or the committee waa Intended. Mr. Trumbull expressed his willingness to reply to the question so far as he was able. The Senate waa aware that since the Introduction Of the Texas bill and the admission of General Ames. Questions of tha hlehest privilege were still undisposed of. lie could not understand the un usual haste In regard to Texas when the bill first came from the House an effort had been made by the Senator from Massachusetts (uumner) to con siiier it without reference bv the committee at all. The bill Itself contained a clause that It should not airect any of the conditions or guarantees upon which Texas was orhrlnallr annexed or admitted as a State. One of those orlalnal conditions provided that the States that might thereafter be carved out of the territory of Texas should be admitted into the Union with or without slavery, as the people of each State might at the time of their admission deslra This provision to admit slaves in the State of Texas if the neoole there so desired, was contrary to the Constitution of the United States. The Judi ciary Committee therefore desired to amend the bill BO as to report it lu proper suape. Mr. Drake suggested that the very fact of a dim cnlty should lead to an early report, In order that .Texas inigni speeuuy oe aumitteu. Ilonse. Bills were introduced and referred as follows : Bv Mr. Hale, to prevent the collection of iile K&l taxes on passengers levied by State authori ties. Also, a resolution of the Maine Legislature for the preservation of harbors in that State. By Mr. Potter, to regulate the change of names ol vessels. Bv Mr. McKenzie, lncorporatine the Southern Transcontinental Kuilroad Company and grant ing lands and the right of way thereto. By Mr. Hayes, granting lands to the Selma and Gulf Railroad. By Mr. Coourn, tuthorlzing the construction of a oriuge across tne jaissiBHippi at oi. ijuuib. By Mr. Cullora, relative to the Government of the Territory oi Montana. Bv Mr. Bovd. for the reorganization of the navy, By Mr. Smyth, or lorn, resolutions ot tUs Iowa .Legislature as to tne uuimu comiiut. By Mr. Loughridge, to provide for the payment of pensions in goia. Bv Mr. Paine, resolutions of the Wisconsin I. eels lature asking further appropriations for harbors la Lake superior, etc. Bv Mr. Axtell. resolution of the California Learls lature relating to the Breakwater at Wilmington Harbor on the coast of California. Also, to relin quish the interest of the United States to certain lusiis in can Francisco. By Mr. Johnson, to restore Benlcla, California, aa a port of entry. liv Mr. Wilkinson, a memorial of the Minnesota Legislature tor the removal of certalu Indians from the frontier of that State. By Mr. Fitch, granting lands, etc., for a railroad iroru tne canioruia ana uregon itauroaa to tne (Jen trai facinc itaiiroao. Also, for a railroad from the Central Paclflo Rail road In Nevada to the Cola river. , Also, to regulate Indian affairs. Hy Mr. Chaves New Mexioo), to authorize the raising of two regiments of volunteers for protec tion against the wild Indians. Also, In relation to the Utah tribe of Indiana. By Mr. Garfield (Washington Territory), relating to coal lands. Resolutions were offered as follows By Mr. I'rosBer, calling on the Secretary of tho Treasury for information as to the payment by the PaclUc Railroad companies of Interest on the bonds Issued to them by the Government. Adopted. ' By Mr. Arnell, declaring that the Chrlstiaa religion is part of the common Taw of the land, and that, therefore, the use of the Bible In the public schools of the country is eminently wine and proper as tending to encourage aud foster virtue aud mo rality. , Mr. Brooks (N. Y.) What have we to do with that? M r. Cox moved to lay the resolution on the table. The House refUHed to second the previous ques tion, and the resolution went over under the role. Mr. Beck offered a resolution Instructing the Cammlttee on Ways and Means to report forthwith a bill levying a tax of at least ten per cent on the Interest of United States bonds, to be deducted by the disbursing officers. He moved the previous question. While the Speaker was counting the negative votes Mr. Beck raised a question of order under the rule which provides that no member shall vote on any question In which he Is Immediately and par ticularly Interested. The Speaker On whom does the gentleman raise the point of order ? Mr. Beck I do not raise it on any particular member. I The Speaker Then the gentleman has no point of orrter to raise. , The House refused to second the previous ques tion yea?, 45; nays, b'i and the resolution went over under the rules. Mr. Knott offerertB a resolution for a commit tee of Inquiry on the lice meter. Tbe House refused to second the previous ques tion, and the resolution went over under the rule. Mr. Schenck (Ohio) introduced a Joint resolution authorizing; the supply of arms for Instruction aud practice to certain colleges and universities. Passed. : Mr. Van 1 rump offered a resolution, reciting that a resolution adopted by the House on January 'JQ, 1870, calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for in formation as to the Interest paid by the Government f on the bonds Issued to the Union aud Central Pa- 1 ciUc Railroads aud branches, the amount repaid by the companies, etc., has not yet been replied to, and ' directing a copy of the same be agalu presented to the Secretary with a suggestion that It remains un ftn h vVflip d The House refused to second the previous ques- tlon, and the resolution went over under the rule. Mr. Mungen offered a resolution calling on the President for Information relating to the Sau Do nilngo treaty, giving the names of persons and con- fianles to whom lands, mines, franchises, aud privi leges of all kinds have been given by the Dominican Government, with the amount paid by the United States Government preliminary to and concerning the negotiation of such treaty. Adopted. Mr. Banks, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, offered a resolution granting leave to that committee to present in print, for tho consideration of the Houbo, the majority and minority reports on tho several resolutions, petitions, eta referred to It relating to the Cuban question, on Wednesday, April 6 next, and that the report bo made tho special order for that day, aud for every succeeding duy until dis posed of. The resolution was adopted, the Speaker stating that it would not Interfere with tne Tariff bill or any other mattei s having prucedeut of It. Mr. lngersol rxade an Ineffectual effort to get at the Washington aud New York Alr-Llue Railroad bill, which Is on the speaker's table. Mr. Stokes, rising to a personal explanation, cor rected the testimony which he had given before the Committee on Military Affairs In the matter of Mr. Butler, of Tennessee. He hod found, on looklug over his papers, that the sum paid oy Mr, Butlur to the Chairman of tho State Central Committee for the btate Journal was uot 1000, as he had testified, but .100, and that the other two had been paid to Mr. j GrlHwold, editor of that paper. retitions were presented as lonows: By Mr. Morean. elirhteen petitions of ettlJiens of Ohio asking Congress to abolish the national banks, to Issue five hundred millions In greenbacks, to make them receivable In payment of all dues. Im posts, and to pay off three hundred and forty Bill ions oi riu noDds. By Mr. Garfield, of citizens of Newton Fans, unio, against anv change In the tariff laws, aa sairireated by the Free Trade League, for a reduction of duty on tea and coffee, and.cailing for a readjustment of the duty on home manufactures. ri Jiy Mr. Hchumacker. of res dents of New York and Brooklyn for the removal of all duties on pig lead. By Mr. Ketcham, of citizens of ronghkeepgle, n. ..to the same effect.; (R3 The House then, at half-nast one. went Into Com mittee of the Whole, Mr. Wheeler In the chair, on the Tariff bill, and was addressed by 'Mr. Asper against high protective duties. THE ONEIDA. The Naval Court at Yokohama The Decision. Reports have been received from Japan of tbe proceedings of the Yokohama Conrt of Inquiry. We have published abstract of the case from time to time. The following was The Decision mt the Conrt. The President said ? T The questions before this Court are 1 1. Was the injury snslalned by the Peninsular and Oriental Steamanlp Navigation Company's ship Bom bay brought aooui uy tue lauit oi tue cummanoer, Mr. Kyre? C22 2. After tne collision naa taken place oetween tne steamship Bombay and the United States corvette Oneida, what was the conduct of the master of tbe iormer vessel The two statements of captain Kyre and Lieu tenant Yates are utterly Irreconcilable: aud though the collision 18 accounted for by each of them. It certalnlv could never have occurred If both are cor rect. It Is therefore necelsary to look further and see how far each Is substantiated. The statement of Mr. Eyre Is borne out In all its material paints by the evidence of the pilot and chief officer, who were on the bridge with lilin, aud also by that of all the officers of tne uomoay wno are aoie to tcsiny to me olit'nniRtances. I non a comparison or tne roregoing statements we hnd that tbe damage which has been sustained by the Bombay is In no way attributable to the de fuult of her commander, Mr. Eyre. As regards the second question wmcn tne court is alter the collision nan tanen piace, it may do on- served that it nas not ncen witaout long and serious deliberation among ourscrves, and a moat careful consideration of au tne evidence adduced, mat we V. i 1 a noanlmm,. , I , . . , i I . , , , Wa iln.l ItttVB HIUVCU o uuauiiuwu. uvKiatuu. it 13 uu,i, from the evidence before us, that on a dark but starlight night, the 24th of January last, the steam- t. . I,.,n,.,.. . V, - 1 1 1 , V, nr. fault ti ti i, ,, rt n ,,,., SNIP IUlUUOJ .UlUUU V. HOI WIUU1.UUIH, Mr. Evre. came Into collision with the United States corvette Oneida in the close vicinity of Sara toga spit, situated some ten miles from Yoko homa: that the effect of the collision on the Bombay was comparatively slight; that guns were fired from the Oneida aa signals of dlstresi from ten to fifteen minutes after the collisions took place : that the reports of these guns were not heard nor tha flashes seen on board of the Bombay; that after the collision the fact of the Bombay having been hailed from the Oneida was reported to Mr. Kyre; that Mr. Eyre only knew that some of the unner works of tne unetaa naa neen carried avar. and was unawuxe of tho amount of injury sus tained by her: tnal tne uoinoay was mail steamer carrying passengers and canto, and was built in compartments, only one or which was reported to him as making water fast; that the whole extent of tho Injury sustained by the Bombay was not ascertained mi tne any roiiowmg the colli. slon ; that Immediately after tbe collision it was not considered to be serious, for had It been so It Is na tural to suppose that the knowledge of the pilot would have been availed of, and tho Bombay run on to the Saratoga Spit; that, in our opinion, no danger to the Bombay, her passengers, or cargo was apprehended by Mr. liyre; that fromjthe questions he asked the pilot be evidently tnougnttnat tneuneuia mignt possibly have sustained serious injury ; that he waited at the most five minutes after the collision to see If Biennis of distress were made from the Oneida; that after nts snip again proceeaea ne gave no orders that lookout should be kept in the direction of the Oielda; that had he or any one else been keeping a proper lookout the flashes or the Oneida's guns must have been seen, though their reports might not nave Deen nearo. Under all these circumstances It becomes our duty to pronounce whether, in our opinion, Mr. Eyra was Justified in proceeding ou his voyage without waning to ascerium wiietiier tne oneiua waa lu need oi assistauce. . We recognize the fact that he was placed in a position oi great difficulty and doubt, aud In cir cumstances under which he was called upon to de cide promptly ; bat we regret to have to record It as our opinion that be acted hastily and 111-adviBedly, In that, Instead of waiting and endeavoring to ren der assistance to the Oneida, he, without having rea son to believe that his own vessel was In a perilous condition, proceeded on his voyage. This conduct constitutes In our opinion a breach of the thirty-third section of the sixty-third chapter or the merchant shipping act amendment act or 1862, and we therefore reel called upon to suspend Mr. Eyre's certificate for six calendar months from tills date. Fbed. Lowdeb, British Consul, President of tbe Court. Akthuk Tinklbk, Commander British steamship Ocean. David Moore, Staff Commander British steamship Ocean. John Gilfillan, Master stearasnlp Sultan. William Chapman, Master of Rockilffe. Kanagawa, Feb. 12, 1ST0. Mr. Barnard then rose, as d addressing the court said: 1 have a duty to perform under the clrcum stances, which I will do very shortly, having some what anticipated that I should be called on In the Interests of my client, Captain Eyre, to respect fully appeal against your Judgment to the Board of Trade. The President There's no appeal to the Board of Trade. Mr. Barnard then respectfully submitted that his Honor had misinterpreted the meaning of the act, and that there had been no legal duty shewn by which It appeared Incumbent upon Captain Eyre to turn round and chase the other vessel, and that the Court was not called upon to give an opinion upon moral obligation. The President Let me tell yon at once, Mr. Bar nard, we do not ask for anybody's opinion, but we are accountable to the Board of Trade and the Board of Trade only for the decision which has been given. It Is perfectly unnecessary for you to argue any more. ; The court then rose. IMPORTANT TO ALL INTERESTED. THB arrears or Pensions must be applied for within five years after the death or discharge of a soldier, allor, or marine. Those who fall to apply lose $Dd Ser year. There are thousands In our midst, widow. ependeBt fathers and mothers,and orphan children, who are entitled, but who have not yet applied for a pension. All who think they are entltlad should at once call on Messrs. ROBERT S. LEAGUE & CO. No. 138 Sonth SEVENTH Street who wul promot y obtain their pensions, or cheerfully give any infor mation, free of charge. Remember that the five years' limit allowed by law la fast drawing tot close. j so IMPORTANT TO EUROPEAN AND CUBAN TOURISTS Passports, prepared in conformity with the new requirements of the Stat Department, can be procured in twenty-fonr honrs on applica tion made, cither In person or by letter, only at the Official Passport Bureau, No. 136 S. SEVENTH Street, Philadelphia, ROBERT S. LEAGUE CO. Also, official lists of all Ministers, Dlplomatl Agents, Consuls, and Consular Agents of th United States, who they are, where they are from and wbero they are located, furnished free of charge to applicants tso TO CREDITORS OF THE REPUBLIC OF MBXI. - CO. Tbe undersigned are now prepared to prosecute claims before the joint commission created under a recent treatw between the repuLllcof Mexi co and the United States, and would invite the at tcntlon of claimants to the necessity of an early ap plication to secure a consideration. ROBERT 8. LEAGUE A CO., T B0 No. 18B 8. SEVENTH Street, PUlla SOLDIERS INJURED. SOLDI EH 8 DISCHARGED ou account of Rupture or any other Injury re ceived In the line of duty, can obtain lJot bounty and a pension, by applying to ROBERT 8. LEAGUE A CO,, No. 138 8. SEVENTH I ire )t Full Information given rree of charge. AND WARRANTS PROMPTLY ROCURED, PURCHASED, TRANSFERRED, LOCATED, AND SOLD. Apply to ROBERT & LEAGUE A CO., No. IBS S. SEVENTH Street. 1 go FOURTH EDITION Advices from Commodore Taylor. Expenses of tho Navy Department. MaeaMSBBaaaia aaaasaassaasB Economy the General Order. Discharging Hand in all Department. Virginia and the Fifteenth Amendment Plots and Counterplots. Etc., Etc., Etc., Etc., Etc FROM WU&HIJfaTOJV. Special Deepuleh to The Evening Telegraph. TA8HiBTON, March 28. The HteamshlD Alaska. at New York, has been tendered to the Post Office Department by the Pacific Steamship Company for service on the routes between Baa Francisco, Japan, and China. If on inspection, it Is foind to meet the requirements of the de partment, the offer will be accepted. Porta Pacific Mqaadran. Commodore Taylor, commanding; the North Squadron.Paciflc fleet, reports hie departure front' San Francisco, California, in the United States ship Mohican, for a visit to Pnjret's Sound, of about two months' duration, to look after American Interests in that quarter. Upon his return, his flag-ship Osslpee will be In readiness- for him to transfer his flag to her. . Captain Thomas J. Lloyd, U. S. A., nnatj tached, has been detailed as Professor of Military Science and Tactics at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, Chester, Pa. Catting Down Naval Expense. Secretary Kcbeson has been compelled to cut down expenses of the navy In every direction, in order to keep work within the appropria tions. Orders were Issued on Saturday for tha discharge of all the hands In the blacksmith, chop at the Navy Yard, and some twenty me chanics of this branch received notice on Satur day night that their services were no longer required, as the shop was to be closed. The rigging loft and galley shop were also closed, and all but two sailmakers discharged, turning, ont of employment over fifty of tho best me chanics, many of whom hare beea engaged in the yard for some time. Orders have been Issued by tbe Chief of tho Bureau ot Yards and Docks to reduce all expenses coming under cognizance of this bureau to the lowest possible figure, as It la feared that the balance of the appropriation on, hand will be hardly sufficient to meet the actual necessary expenditures until tho funds of the next fiscal year become available. The painters in the Construction Department have been placed on quarter time, and tbe joiners on half time, and the re-employed yard laborers, am employed on halt time. The Amendment Acaln. Private information reached here yesterday to the effect that the Virginia Legislature proposed to rescind its action In ratifying the fifteenth, amendment. Several Senators called npon the President and laid the facts before him. It was then determined that an effort should be made in the Senate to-day to bring up the Texas bill and pass it immediately. The President pro mised that if tills could beTdone he would issue a. proclamation on Wednesday, or as soon as the Texas bill could be passed, announcing the rati fication of the fifteenth amendment oj the re- auisite number of States. This action, it is bought, would flank Virginia's reactionary movement, as Texas will complete the twenty eight States necessary. The TarlO Bill. : The Ways and Means Committee finished its amendments to the tariff bill to-day. They will be reported to the House by Goneral Schenck, as soon as the general debate on the bill is closed. San Domingo Gives Up. : It Is probable that the San Domingo treaty will be laid aside for tho present. The Presi dent sent a message to the Senate to-day an nouncing that the Dominican Government had consented to extend the time for the ratification of tho treaty. The time prescribed In the treaty for the ex change of ratifications expires to-morrow, but as the Dominicans are anxious to have the lbland annexed they will consent to wait the pleasure of the Senate in acting on the treaty. Gold for Pensions. A bill was introduced to-day for the payment of pensions in gold. It provides that hereafter all pensions to soldiers or their heirs shall be paid In gold instead ot currency. Nominations by the President. Defipatch to the Associated Pre The President to-day nominated to tho Senate Peter J. Ralph to be Supervising Inspector of Steamboats for the Eighth District. The Secretary of the National Safe Deposit Company denies the statement that General But ler, of the sub-Committee on the Judiciary, called at that office to examine the deposits of bonds by newspaper men, and says that the ob ject of his visit was merely personal, concerning certain knowledge in his possession as a witness. FROM .NEW YORK. Anothor Defuulter. ' Niw Yokk, March 28 A clerk In the bank ing house of Marx &, Co. is alleged to have dis appeared with $1000. More "Erie" (squabbling. Judge Barnard has denied the motion to dis miss the complaint In the case of the Erie Rail way Company vs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. The suit Involves five million dollars, alleged to have been obtained from the company by defendant through fraud and collusion. Ship News. .Arrived, steamship City of Brooklyn, from Liverpool. New Yoi k Produce Market. ; Nbw York, March S8. Cotton quiet; sales of 800 bales middling uplands at ti( Flour la without decided change. Wheat quiet, and without decide change, com scarce aud advanced l'2c. ; old mixed Western, $lt)Rx u store; white Southern and yellow Westeru, Jl-05. OatH nrm and scarce; State, M&exio.; Western, is6(a67c. Beef quiet. Fort quiet; mess, 26-2&(ni,i!0'&0. Lard dull; steam In tierce?, 14 ft,Q14c. Whisky quiet at xc FROM DELAWARE. ' Mnrder of a fblladelphlnn. Wilmington, March 28. Thomas nigan, a Philadelphian peddler,eupposed to reside in Pine ptreet, was decoyed, robbed, and murdered in Kent county, on the 19th instant. Two colored men have been arrested, named Lober and Young, on suspicion, and it is said one of them has confessed their crime. The budv was found on Saturday by some fishermen hualing their net In a mill pond. FROM EUROPE. Thin fflernlna-'s Quotations. By ths Anglo-American Cable. London, March 88 A.M Consols opened at 93?f for money; MX for account. United States 6-)b of 1862, 0'i; 18!J8, Old, 89f; 188T, 89 'i ; 10-408, oW- Brle Kuilroad, 81 ; Illinois Central, 116; Atlantic aud Great Western, 89. LivsBreoi, Maroh98 A.M. Cotton opened quiet; uplands, llcomsd. ; Orleans, ll.VillXd. ; Sales to day estimated at 10,000 bales. Oata, 8s. 00. Beefr 1048. d.
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