THE DAILY: EVENING TELEGRAPH rJtilLiADEM'EIIA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1870. TUF8DAT, DECEMBER 20, 1870. THE SPECIAL LEW FOR THE rUlh L1G BUILDINGS. It is reported that the Law Committee of Select Council, at a meeting held yesterday, decided to report back with a negative recom mendation the bill which had previously passed Common Council, authorizing a special tax of six cents per $100 for the purpose of erecting new public buildings. The pretext for this action i3 that the Legislature has not authorized a special levy for the contem plated purpose; and as it is now too late to incorporate the proposed tax in the present levy, the opponents of the Penn Square Bite hope to thwart temporarily, if not perma nently, the solemn decision rendered by the citizens of Philadelphia at the polls in October. To insure prompt action, Councils must either set at naught the new quibble, or contraot a public build ing loan, or have a speoial act passed by the Legislature authorizing the proposed special tax. The most obvious course is to disregard the negative recommendation of the Commit tee of Select Council, and pass the law at once without being diverted from a plain duty by hair-splitting distinctions between tweedle dum and tweedle-dee. The people have de cided the public building question, and it does not become their official servants to tamper or trifle with the clear expression of their will. No trait of the American charac ter is so well defined as readiness to obey a great popular verdict, and Select Council cannot do a more unpopular and unjust thing than to hearken now to the insidious prompt ings of the leaders of the publio building party which was defeated at the last election. THE BOARD OF GUARD FANS. A disgraceful scene occurred yesterday at the meeting of the Board of Guardians of the Poor, which will confirm the impression cow existing in the publio mind that the management of the affairs of the Almshouse is not what it should be. Mr. Edward T. Parker, who has distinguished himself by vigorously protesting against certain abuses and by demanding necessary reforms, as usual found it almost impossible to obtain a hearing, and he was on this, as on former occasions, made the object of foul and abusive remarks instead of receiving the support of his colleagues in his efforts to correct the evils that exist in the manage ment of the Almshouse. The charges whioh Mr. Parker brings against the offioers of the Almshouse and against its general management are specific, and as no refutation of them has yet been offered, we Lave a right to believe that they are true. The city of Philadelphia cannot afford to be disgraced by the performances of another "Board of Buzzards," and it is evident that the affairs of the Almshouse need a thorough investigation, such as from general appear ances they are not likely to receive from the present Board of Quardians. Leaving out of the question all considerations of decency and good morals, the fact that a very large sum of money is paid yearly by the citizens of Philadelphia for the support of the Alms house is a sufficient reason for the publio to demand that the administration of its affairs Shall be above suspicion. This it is certain is not the case at present, and if Mr. Parker cannot obtain a hearing from the Board of Guardians, and if ha finds himself opposed at every point, he should demand ' an investigation outside of the board by bringing the subject to the at tention of the Grand Jury in suoh a manner that the latter body will have no excuse whatever for slighting it. At present, the visits of the Grand Juries to the Almshouse and other public institutions amount to little, and the presentments are frequently nothing more than eulogies when eulogies are appa rently but little deserved. " When there has been so much complaint as there has been lately in regard to the management of the Almshouse, it is clearly the duty of the Grand Jury to take cognizance of this matter and to institute a thorough investigation that will develop the real facts. SO UTUERN WAR CLAIMS. A plausible Southern War-Claim bill was under consideration in the Senate yesterday, damages being demanded for the destruction of the property of a Union man in Kentucky by the cannon of the Union army during a fight with the Itebels. It seems to have been well understood on both sides that this was the strongest case that could be selected from a list amounting in the aggregate to thou sands of millions of dollars, and that if this claim was endorsed by Congress many others of less merit would quickly follow in its train. It is thus put forth as a feeler, to see how much imposi tion patient Northern tax-payers will stand. If they -acquiesce quietly in exactions which possess a semblance of justice, until the principle of paying Southern war claims is fairly established, they will be compelled to enrich tens of thousands of adventurous cormorants and their Congressional allies. The art of filching money from the people under high-sounding pretexts has been brought to the highest 6tate of perfection by the Washington lobbyists, and if they can get the Southern claims business fairly started, they will doom the industrious citizens of America to slavery but one degree less galling than that which was abolished by the war. Jonei, an unreconstructed Democratio Kentuckian, startled some of his Northern political associates in Congress yesterday by insisting that they should endorse the right of secession. lie coupled with an amnesty resolution (which they were willing to favor) a declaration setting forth that the "Govern ment of the United States was established as a confederacy of coequal States; that the question of the right of secession was from the beginning debatable;" and "that certain states had seceded and set up a government of thoir own, in accordance with honest con victions as to their reserved rights;" and he thus laid down an out-and-out Rebellion plat form. A few of the Northern Democrats, warned by past experience, refased to put their necks in the Robel halter made by the consistent Jones, but thirteen of his faithful brethren were true to their creed, and with their assistance ho put on record the fact that the principles for which Lee fought, Davis plotted, and Wirz starved Union prisoners are still cherished by ardent sons of the sunny South. Oi'it census has undergone still another manipulationat Washington, and tha aggre gate population of Philadelphia is now re ported officially at 074,022, or 20G in excess of Marshal Gregory's last figures, and 3022 greater than the last previous report from the Census Bureau. The latest figures show an increase since 18G0 of 103, 4!),., or 19 "18 per cent. NOTICES. Note tdi Fact! AM, CI OTTIINO BUTKRS. BKKNETT k CO., Tower Hall, No. 518 Markkt stkeet, Half-way betwekk Fifth and sixth streets, Sell Eveky Article under Full Guar anttee TU AT IT Cannot bk Bougut Lower Anywhere Else. Will Take Back Good3, ani Refund the Money, if DlSSATISFySD. Bboncuitis. The usual symptoms of this disease are cough, soreness of the lungs or throat, Hoarse neap, difficulty of breathing, hectic fever, a spitting of phlegm or matter, and rometimes blood. It Is an Inflammation of the One skin Unlne the Inside of the whole of the wind tubes or atr vessels which run through every part of the lungs. Jayne's Expecto rant Immediately suppresses the cough, pain, in flammation, fever, and dinlculty of breathing, pro duces a free and easy expectoration, and effects a speedy cure. 8old by all druggists. CROCERIE6, ETC. FOR CHRISTMAS. We desire to call the attention of the public to on Fine Fruits, Nuts, and Delicacies Of every description, and to the fact that we are selling our goods as low as possible. Call and see for yourselves before purchasing else where. E. BRADFORD CLARKE, SUCCESSOR TO SIMON COLTON & CLARKE, S. W. Corner BROAD and WALNUT, S 1 tlistutf4p PHILADELPHIA. Office, 720 illcos & Gibl) Chestnut Silent Street, , mm MACHINE (Philadelphia. " I give my hearty preference to the Willcox & Gibbs Silent Sewing Machine." Fanny Fern. " The weight of reliable evidence Wing overwhelming for that of the Willcox & Gihbs Silent Sewing Machine, I decided upon it, procured it, and am more than satixjied." Gkace Gkeenwood. " I have the "Wheeler & Wilson, the G rover & Baker, and the Willcox & Gibbs Sowing Machines in my family. I use the WMlcor & Gibbs most frequently, thinking it far superior to either of the others." Mas. Henby Wakd Beecher. 'i My wife would not accept a Sewing Machine of any other patent as a gift, if she must receive it on condition of giving up the Willcox & Gibbs." Rev. Oliver Crane, Carbondule, Pa. " The Willcox & Gibbs is the only Sewing Machine whose working is so sure and simple that I could venture to introduce it into Syria," Rev. A. T. Pratt, Missionary American Board. " We have used various Sewing Machines within our family, but it is the unanimous opinion of the household, that the Willcox & Gibbs ia the best of them all." - Rev. J. S. IToi.me, Brooklyn, N.y. "For simplicity and mechanical accuracy of construction, I have seen no Sewing Machine equal to the Willcox & Gibb3." Enoch Lewis, Of the Pennsylvania Central K. R, A correspondence on the subject of Sewing Machines is respectful ly solicited, J. S. EWIKG, 720 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. u jSHFUIi PRESENTS FOlt THE HOLIDAYS. JOHN W. THOMAS, 405 and 407 N. SECOND St., - Invites an examination of his large stock of SILKS and DKKSS GOULlS In every variety and design. POINTE, LACKS, BETS, POINTK APPLIQUE, 41 COLLARS, VALKNtUENNKS, " I1DKFS. THKEAI), " Hdkls., Linen, Hem-stitch, Embroidered, and Silt, Koman Bashes and Ties, Fancy Silk Scarfs and Ties. India Scarfs. -Q LOVES KM, Beaver, Cloth and Faucy. VELVETS. l adies' Cloak ings, Plushes, Velveteens. ( LOTUS, CASS1MKRKS, VESITNO.S, ETC. The entire stock m oilered at prices to insure U luUipbui KAl'lD SALES. ESTABLISHED 1305 r Holiday Groceries. Crippen & Maddock, No. IIC 8. THIRD Street, Now offer to therltlr.cns of Philadelphia anl sur roundings one 01 the largest and best assortments Of FINE GROCERIES Ever offered in Philadelphia, EXPRESSLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS, AT. Greatly Reduced Prices. White Almcria Grapes In fine order, Only ii 1 CoiiIh loi Pound, And in kegs at wholesale price. The Finest Aiioxtment of Raislm For Table and for CooktDg. FINEST DOUBLE CROWN ItA.ISINS, in quarter boxes, only S2'00. FINEST SINGLE CROWN RAISINS, ia quarter boxes, only $190. NEW CURRANTS, CITRON, LEMON AND ORANGE PEEL. FIGS IN LAYERS. FINEST QUALITY OF FRESH NUTS, As Grenoble Walnuts. Paper-Shell Almonds, Pecan Nuts, Cream Nuts, etc etc. CHEESE OF FINEST QUALITY, Such as Stilton, Cheddar, Roquefott. Neufchatel, Ei'am, Parmesan, Pineapple, Tat Brick, etc etc. Canned Goods Of every description, fresh and in finest order. POTTED AND PATE GAME, 8ARDINES, AN CHOVIES, ITALIAN SAUSAGE. NEW CROP FRENCH PRUNES, NECTARINES, FRENCH PLUM3, NEW CROP QUEEN OLIVES, very fine, by gal ion or quart. - MARYLAND SUGAR-CURED HAMS, now and fine. Black and Japan Teas, In small boxes, at SO per cent, reduction, And a large assortment of every delicacy belonging to the trade cn hand at the lowest pries, and to families In packages unbroken at wholesale rates, delivered carefully and free of charge. Crippen & Maddock, No. 115 S. THIRD Street, 4p BELOW CHESNUT, Philadelphia, Dealers In and Importers ol'Piue tirorerleni, CHRiSTMUS PRESENTS, EVERY VARIETY OF Silk, Alpaca, and Gingham X IMBRELLAS, WITH IVORY, PIMENTO, AND PAR TRIDGE HANDLES, FOR SALE BY WM, A. DROWN & CO., No. 24G MARKET Street, 1214 10Mp PHILADELPHIA. 1870 NOVIJLTIE8 1871 FOB CHRISTMAS. PARIAN, MAJOLICA, BRONZE, JASPER, LAVA, CRYSTAL. JAPANESE CURI03ITIE3, Etc. Etc. Etc. TYNDAIE, MITCHELL & CO., . 707 CHESNUT ST., 707 F 18 80 tnthfrp PHILADELPHIA. Noten's Medicinal Cod Liver Oil, FOR COUGHS, COLDS, CONSUMPTION, BRON CHITIS, ASTHMA, ETC. The utmost reliance may be placed on its genuine ness and superior quality. Sold In bottles only, by all Druggists. SHOEMAKER & NOLEff, PROPRIETORS, 12 8 thfltulm No. 123 South FRONT Street, CtiWINQ MACHINES ip II IS WHEELER & WILSON smvirvu machine. For Bale on Easy Terms. NO. 914 CHESNUT STREET. nun " PHILADELPHIA. CLOTHING. O! O! O! O! O! Overcoats ! Great Brown Hall. The watchword of to-day, on the Hps of every true mau who feels the frosty air of the December mornlDg, 0 V E R C O A T V E R C O A T S" QVERCOATS for Christmas. QVEROOATS for New Year's. QYERCOATS for the Holidays. QVERCOATS for Cold Days and Nights. QVERCOATS for Small Boys. QVERCOATS for Growing Lads. QVERCOATd for Great Men. QVERCOATS for Everybody. QVEl COATS Cheap I Cheap! Coachmen's Coats; Fine Olengarrys; Storm proofs ; Cape Coats ; Chinchilla Coats, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc etc. etc. etc.' etc GREAT BROWN HALL OF 603 and 605 CHESNUT STREET. IT IS EVEN SO! nAVINO TOO MANY C II E V I O T S! AND WISHING TO CLEAR THEM OFF, WE WILL SELL THEM BELOW COST! SUITS COSTING fl5 WE OFFER AT $13. " " 1 " $10. " $22 ' $18. EITHER READY-MADE OR MADE TO MfASURE, These are all Sound Goods AND Til MOST SEASONABLE, THE MOST SERVICEABLE, AND THE MOST COMFORTABLE SUIT, AND BY FAR The Cheapest In the City. EVANS A LEACH, No. 628 MARKET STREET, 12 8th8tnlm PHILADELPHIA. HOLIDAY GOODS. J. E. CALDWELL & CO., JEWELLERS, .No. 902 CHESNUT Street, Open tli's day a large invoice of Pink Coral Jewelry Of Newest Designs, Just arrived from Naples. They will also open on Monday next an Invoice of English Fancy Goods. Including a fresh supply of Ladies' Furnished Work Baskets. Their stock of PARIS AND VIENNA NOVELTIES Superior to that of any previous season. CHRISTMAS GOODS, In Gold, Silver, Bronze, Crystal, Leather, Wood, Etc Etc., AT FBICES SUITED TO THE TIME 3. 11 82 tUp H. A. C. Axiia WINE MERCHANTS For JH1C5 Per Dozen, Younger's Scotch Ale, Guinness' Lublin Stout, Allsopp's English Ale, Barclay & Perkins Stout, Bass' English Ale, Hibbort's London Porter. The BESTJof everything in our line TURCHASED FOR OASlf and seleotedby our selves, and not received on commission from failing New York jobbers. Chartreuse in Pints and Quarts. ' Bed and White Curacao. - "Dutch Anisette." Absinthe. Maraschino. Kir sea Wasser. Fine French Cordials, in Cut Glass Decanters. Liqueur Benedictorum, for which we are the Sole Agents. We take pleasure in assuring oar friends that most of our foreign goods are imported by ourselves, thus saving to oar customers the pro fit of two or three middlemen. SPECIALTIES, Hcncsscy Brandy, Pemartin Sherry, Scotch Whisky, Of the bo st vintages. In selecting fine Wines we depend upon our judgment, and import such vintages and such brands as have stood the test of years. OUR YELLOW SEAL SHERRY. Of the most Celebrated 'Brands. CIGARS IMPORTED BY H. & A. C. VAN REIL, And sold at lower prices than most houses purchase at. We hardly think it necessary to assure oar friends that Corner Groceries are not the do positories of the Fino Wines of the World. Procure your Wines an d Liquors from the Importers. ANGOSTURA AND BOKER'S BITTERS. APPLE BRANDY. PEACH BRANDY. One of the firm at all times in the Store. Our success unparalleled in the history of t ho trada in Philadelphia is our guarantee. H. & A. C. VAR3 BEIL, Tlio Wine IVlercliants, ii9ot No, 1310 CHESNUT Street. FOURTEEN DAYS. i CHRISTSViAS DURING DECEMBER WE HAVE BEEN MAKING IMMENSE PURCHASES TO CLOSE OUT NEW YORK IMPORTERS. THESE GOODS ARE VERY HAND SOME AND DESIRABLE FABRICS, AND COST THE IMPORTERS FIFTY PER CENT MORE THAN WE ARE RE TAILING THEM FOR. WE PROPOSE CLOSING THE WHOLE OUT BY THE FIRST OF JANUARY. THOSE DESI ROUS OF OBTAINING RARE BAR GAINSSIIOULD EXAMINE OUR STOCK AT ONCE. HOMER, COLLADAY & CO., 1412 AND 1414 VAN BEIL the OF THE WORLD! Van Beil's Whisky, Eaude man's Ports, Exquisite Madeira, tor PRESENTS. CHESNUT STREET.
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