8 JTIL81CAI, ATM DRAMATIC. "The ftreat City" at the Walnut. ' Such a drama as that entitled lht Great City; or. Life in London, by Arthur Halliday, which was pro duced last evening at the Walnut, addresses Itself to a particular order of taste, and it has a right to be Judged not by high art rules, but by the standard of Its own kind. The play-goers who delight In such perform ances constitute a very large and Important class In the community, and It la undeniable that they give a vast amount of satisfaction when some thing better would perhaps not give any. The. Great City bears such a strong resemblance to Innumera ble other dramas that have had their day of popularity, that the critic may well e excused from making it the subject of an elaborate disserta tion. Judging it by the proper standard, its chief fault may be said to bo that Mr. Halltday has been too sparing with the popper and splcc, but still there is enough of what for want of a better word we de signate the "sensational" element to make the per formance enlivening. The plot is more symmetrical than Is often the case in the so-called "sensational" dramas, and some of the scenes are highly effective, although it must be confessed that a large portion of the dialogue inclines to platitudlnarlantsm. The de flcienrles of the piece in this respect, however, are eked out by a judicious use of the Bcenery imported for the piece entitled London, which was pro duced last season, which Includes a number of views in the British metropolis, and by several new scenes painted by Mr. Heilge. The plot when sifted down to Us elements is the old, old stage story of virtue triumphant in the midst of ap parently overpowering difficulties, and vice brought to grief just as it is apparently on the point of being triumphant. The actors do their part towards making the piece a success, the different characters being for the most part well sustained. Mr. Walcot gives a spirited personation of the villain of the play, "Jacob Blount, M. and Miss Annie Graham makes an efficient representative the heroine, "Edith Falrlarub." Mr. Morrlson;as "Mogg," a re turned convict, and the unknown father of "Edith," acts with an excellent appreciation of the require ments of the part. Mrs. Walcot, who excels In such characters, performs the role of "Ragged Dick," the newsboy, In such a manner as to make it an amusing feature of the performance. The Cltr Amusement. The German Oi-eka. The Bale of single seats for the season of seven performances of (ierraan opera to be given at the Academy of Music next week commenced to-day at the Academy and at F. A. North & Uo.'s music store, No. 1020 (Juesnut strent. The opening opera will be Beethoven's Fidelio, with Che following cast: "Leonora," Madame Louise Llchtmay: "Marcelline," M'lle liertlia Hoetner; Flo restan," Mr. Carl Barnard ; "Jacqmno," Mr. Habel. maun; "Fizarro," Mr. ICdward Vlerling; "Gover nor," Mr. W. Formes; and "Kicco," Mr. Carl Formes. On Tuesday the Merry Wives of Windsor will be represented. At tuk Walnut the new play by Arthur Ilalll rtay, entitled The Great City; or, Life in London, will be repeated this evening, Attiie CnKSNVT Boucicault'8 drama of The Co'. hxn liawn win be performed this evening, witl Mr. and Mrs. Florence as "Myles Na coppaleen" aud "Anne Chute." Attiik Aitcn Robertson's drama of Ours will be represented this evening. Attiik New American Theatre nn interesting variety programme will be presented this evening. At tub enters, Tenth and Callownill streets, in teresting equestrian and acrobatic performances will be given this evening. Rotiikbmkib painting of "The Battle of Gettys burg" may be seen from 10 A. M. to 10 P. M., at No. 1003 CheBnut street. At tdk American Museum, Ninth and Arch Btreets, the romantic drama of Monte Christo will be performed this evening. Attiik Arch Street Opera House a variety of Ethiopian comicalities are announced for this even ing. at Dupkez & Benedict's Opeiia IIousb Jennie Benson, the champion clog dancer, will appear this evening. Siukor Bmtz and his son will execute a number of wonderful feats of magic this evening at the Assembly Buildings. CITY IHTKLIilO Elf CIJ. The New City Morgue. Yesterday the Coroner took charge of the new City Morgue at Beach and Noble streets, and removed his office to that institution. The building is to be kept open day and night for the reception of bodies, and a proper record is to bo kept ot each one received. No corpse Is to bo received at the Morgue unless in charge of a policeman, or on the order of the Coroner or the Superi ntendent of Police, unless the Superintendent shall be satisfied that the body has been found dead in the street or drowned. A record is to be kept of the policeman's number and of the district from which the body is received. The attendant, on the receipt of a body, shall report to the Coroner; keep a detailed record of the recovery of the body, and all the circum stances connected therewith, and papers and money found thereon: 6hall number the bodies and keep a list in a book valuables to be put np in a package, and the superintendent to be re sponsible therefor. Bodies brought to the Morgue, if not recog nized sooner, are to remain seventy-two hours, or until decomposition commences. They are then to bo buried. No corpse shall be removed without the writ ten order of the Coroner, and no post mortem is to be made in the absence of that ollicer. From the rules adopted for the government of the in stitution, it cannot fail to become of materialise and benefit. TnE Wharton Stkeet M. E. Church. The Methodist Episcopal Chnrch on Wharton street, of which Kev. Joseph Mason is pastor, has for the past few mouths been undergoing extensive and thorough improvements, which, when completed, will make it an ornament to the neighborhood in which it is situated. The building has been raised four feet, and lengthened twenty-eight feet, thus giving addi tional height in the ceiling of the lecture room, and furnishing additional accommodations, par ticularly for the Sunday School, a necessity which has been felt for years. The front room has been modernized, gallery reconstructed, double stairways added, with new and beautiful pulpit and altar, and the entire building, lec ture and class, infant school and audience rooms have all been beautifully frescoed, painted, and carpeted, thus making it one of the most Inviting and comfortable of our city churches. . These improvements have been made at a cost of about twenty-five thousand dollars. The main audience room will be reopened, for divine service on next 8abbath, January 8. Kev. Bishop Simpson, Rev. Dr. Ives, "and other distinguished ministers are expected to officiate. The Public Squares. Jonathan II. Puirh. Commissioner of Markets and City Property, under the existing law is obliged to close the public squares on the 1st of December. On the 14th of December, 1807, a resolution of instruc tion to the Commissioner of City Property to keep the public squares opeu during the entire year, and conferring police powers on the superin tendents of the squares for the better preserva tion of order, was approved. This resolution remained iu effect nutil the 20th of September, 1868, when a resolution was adopted repealing bo much of the resolution of December 14, 1S07, ns related to the instructions to keep the public squares open during the entire ye xr. Arson. Two men named Charles Saunders and Thomas Corgee were arrested last night by Lieutenant Errickson upon suspicion of arson, In li ring the wagon-house of Mr. John Hoarier, onTasker street, below Moyameusing avenue, on the night of the 2d Inst. The fire was kin dled in a wagon, which was consumed. The flames communicated to the wagon-house, aud were not extinguished until a great portion of it was destroyed. The circumstances counected with Ails matter are of a very suspicious cha racter. Defendants have been held to ball fur a bearing at the Central Station this afternoon. Extbnsivb Skeak Thieving. A few eve nings ago, some petty sneak thief stole the silver-plated door-knobs from the dwelling No. 1303 Walnut street. During the last few days Messrs. Field & Ilardle have replaced the stolen knobs for over forty houses, among them a very costly tet from the front door of John Jtice, Esq. Where arc the police? THE llttE COMMISSION. Tn IWeMlBir thin Nrlf-HilM fr the HeaulailoB ! the Mew Department. The Board of Fire Commissioners assembled in adjourned meeting in the Select Council Chamber at 10 o'clock this morning. President Loudenslnger In the Chair. As on the preceding meetings, a large crowd was present and great interest was manifested in the proceedings. It was expected that the assistant engineers would be elected, and this no doubt had the effect to increase the interest in the doings of the Commission. The first business transacted was the submis sion of the report of the committee appointed yesterday to draft suitable rules for the regula tion and government of the Commissioners and the department. The report was received, and, on motion, made the special order for Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The following is the report of the commit tee: To the President and Members of the Philadelphia Fire Commission. OenUemen: Your committee, appointed to draft suitable rules and regulations for the government of the commissioners and the de partment, respectfully report that, after careful consideration of the subjects referred to them, ment, and facilitating of the operations or the de partment, in addition to ine oineers provided ror by ordinance or councils, via., rresinenr, csacrotary, and Messenger, the rollswlng committees be ap pointed from among the commissioners : Committee on Supplies and Repairs. Committee on Locations. Committee on Real Estate and Leases. Committee on lMstrlcts and Boundaries. Committee on Rules and Regulations for the De partment, ana tne Hxttnguisnmeiit or t ires. Omnilttec on Investigation, with the objects as nercinaiier set iorm. meetings. The regular stated meetings of the Commissioners shiii lie held on the urst and taird in each mouth, at o'clock. order op business. The order of business shall ba as follows: Reading of the Minutes of the preceding meeting. Eeports of Committees. Vniinlslicd Business. Communications. New Business. duties of president. The President shall, when present, preside at all the mcctUws of the commissioners, preserve order therein, an J put to vote all motions properly made ana seconoeu; ne snail nave tne rig in to vote on all questions, and shall appoint all special com mittees, unless it De otnerwise directed, tie snail sign all warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer, and perform all the duties imposed on him by the ordinances of Councils; and in case any measure shall require immediate attention, he shall act thereon and report at the next stated meeting of the commissioners; ami in the absence of the Pre- sldent at a meeting, any member may be selected to act as rresiueni pro tem. secretary. The Secretary shall, in addition to the duties di rected by ordinance of Council, attest the correct ness of all bills before being presented to the Com- nilttee of Councils for approval ; all warrants dnwn on Hie City Treasurer, anil all requisitions approved ny tne commit Honors, anu pcriorm such oilier du ties as may be assigned. supplies and repairs. The Committee on Supplies aud Repairs shall pur chase the apparatus, hose, horses, harness, fuel. oil. etc., as may be directed by the Commissioners, and nave me power to airect ana make an renatrs not exceeding the sum of one hundred dollars, without me action oi ine commissioners, reporting all pur- cnascs ami repairs at mo next stateu meetiug. location. The duties of the Committee on Location shall be to examine and report localities suitable for tire ap paratus and telegraph and signal-boxes provided by ordinance of Councils, having in view the proper oiHiriDuuon ana enecuveness oi cue same, ana re port a system of siguals and telegrams best auapceu to tne emciency ana wants or tne depart ment.. real estate and leasf.s. The Committee on Real Estate and Leases will be required to attend to the duty of purchasing or leasing sucn real estate aua naving erected tliereon suitable nouses, or oi leasing proner nouses and ap paratus iu such localities as may have been selected by the Committee on Location, approved by the Commissioners, and sanctioned by the Committee ui vouueua. DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES. The duties of the Committee on Districts and Boundaries snail be to examine and report the ex tent and boundaries of the territory In which a desiz- nated portion of the l'irc Department may operate, making ia the city of Philadelphia live lire Uis- incia. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Committee on Rules and Regulations shall bo charged with the duty of reporting from time to time such rules and regulations for the government of the department, and for the extinguishment of ores, as tney snail necm most conducive to the order, discipline, effectiveness, and saving of pro perty; and they shall also report upon a proper unl- lorm 10 oe worn uy oiucers ana members of the department. investigation. To the Committee on Investigation shall bo re ferred, when considered necessary bv the commis sioners, all charges for disobedience of orders, and all other matters the subject of complaint that may need examination; they shall investigate all cases referred to tliem without unnecessary delay, and report their conclusions, with the evidence, to the .TOSEI'II R. LYNPALL, II. It. LAWRENCE, WILLIAM P. AIcUULLY. The secretary then read communications from the following fire companies, tendering their services ana toe use oi the apparatus, hose, etc., until tuc new department is thoroughly orga nized and Placed in service: Columbia Ilo?e Neptuue Hose, Fairmount Engine, llibernia engine, tiooa intent nose. Western Engine, gpriuii Garden Hose, and Reliance Engine. Ihe communicatlous were appropriately re ferred. Mr. McCullv moved that the Committee on Location be directed lo have the office of the C hief Engineer fitted up temporarily for the use oiineooara. Asreeii to. On motion, a recess was then taken for ten minutes. On reassembling Mr. Plumlv moved that when the board adjourn it adjourn to meet ou Satur day morning next at 10 o clock. Mr. Met ally then submitted the following iorm in appucauou, wmcn was adopted: Philadelphia iw To the Board of Commissioners of the Fire De partment oi t uuaacipniu : Gentlemen: I respec'fully present my name for your cousiue raiiou tor tne position 01 , pledging myself that if elected I will faithfully per- ioiiu uuu uibi -iiuige me mines oi tue xauie. Very respectfully. Name Age Residence Occupation ,.. Mr. Lawrence moved that one thousaud co pies of the above form be printed and placed In the hands of the Secretary, to be distributed at the ollice of the Chief Engineer on Friday morning next. Agreea to. Communication from the William Penn Ilose Coinpuny, and the Good Intent Engine, offering tor eule their properties, were received and ap propriately reierrea. The Western Enrine f!nmranv in their com municatlou oiler to dispose of their steam fire engine, horses, hose, etc.. for the sum of $4000. President Loudenshlirer Wr Hnnminee.d that the headquarters of the Commission will here- auer oe at me omce oi tne Chief Engineer of the I Ire Department, to which place all com- municcuons to me secretary will ho arAr0aA Mr. Lawrence suggested that all offp hv difl ferent companies of the sale of their apparatus fchould be forwarded to the board as nuicklv n jiuesiujc, uut i'i.uji-.ibiuu9 tut luciuucrsmp Will The board then, on motion, adjourned. Alleged Dishonbst Servant Elizabeth Newton, a servant in the employ of the family of illiam li. urew, iso. till w uarton street, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of the lar ceny of a ouautitv oi iea cioimug irom ine resi dence. When accused of the crime Elizabeth She subsequently admitted that she had carried the articles away, and left them at a house on Seventh street. This statement was found to be untrue, for the property was afterwards recov ered in tue outhouse on the premises, iuizaoetn was ceui to tall lor a further hearing vy Aiaer- COUSCIL COMMlTTEr S. The Hlaadtn nnl Helert Oonmttt'ci of Com. mn Couartl for lril. President Huhn this afternoon announced the standing and select committees of Common Council lor the Tear 1871. the first named in each caee being chairman, as follows: standing committees. Finance .Walker, Buzby, Joseph 8. Allen. Bald- Win, Greer, Omensetter, Ktockdale, Kagen. Ga Work Uowker. Oram. Diniree. Charlton. Divine, II. C. Robinson. Judge, Ladder. lliahway Waplcs, Glenn, )inp;ee, Currle, Walker, Rowan, Dorian, Thornton. Stookdale. j-oitre uienn, snaue, Martin, Wldener, urara, John 8. Huhn, Mershon, McA'err. Fire DfpartmntSti&rt Greer, Olenn, J. S. nrhn, Walker, Rowan, Waples, Oeo. W. Mokels. Poor Logan, Wldener, Calhoun, Ola is, McAleer, Young. Surrey William S. Allen, Hall, Divine, Briggs, White, li. C. Robinson, Kagen, Judge. i impart Bum Amnio, L,oan, j. . Kooinsou. rort Wardens Wldener. Mershon. Glass. Schaffer, Brown, Addis, Gill, MoAlcer. Manet uuriie, liardsiey, li. c. Robinson, snis ler, fchret, Young. Claim E. K. Nichols. Gilbert. Bardslev. S. A. Miller, J. 8. Robinson. Kendrlck. t.techon Dilution .Joseph S. Allen, Oram, Ellis, rincee. S. A. Miller. Whit. Vandusen. C. P. Mc- Grath. Water Work Joseph S. Allen, Devlne, Bowser, Briggs, Glass, Dorian, Rowan, Charlton, Nead. nt rtoptrty Martin, if. k. wicnois, uowker, wi dener, Currle, Logan, Briggs, Ehret. School S. Miller, Omensetter, Cartledge, Charl ton, Lewis, Gilbert, Briggs, Kendrlck, Ladner. Ita&roatl Omensetter. Shane. Cartledee, W. S. Allen, Greer, Allison, J. 8. Huhn, 3eorge W. Nick els, Nead. ueam Gilbert, s. wilier. Ail son. Schaffer. uar- gadon, John McGrath. r ... I t Xll..l.nlj. TBTnn.nM .... ..1 - -:, . 1 1 t.uu' i' jtv. iiuvis, Tvtiguer, iu,ojr, .uibwUtjiif Hargadon, Vandusen. rrimn Hall. Lewis. Shlsler. Brown. Hareidon. John McGrath. Street ClcaniinoUTOwn, Calhoun. Schiifer. Ad dis, Judge, C. P. McGrath. 1'or Verifmna Cah Account of C it u Treasurer Bardslcy, Ellis, Ladner. jnnnng ana isupptieti-Am, liauiwin, Kline, Addis, Gill, Kendrlck. Holler lnnpection Mershon, Thornton, Dorian, White, Nead, John McGrath. I.eitMatiin Hall, Kline, Baldwin, Stockdiie, Ehret. Defense and Protection Wagner, Calhoun. Shisler. S. A. Miller, Gill, Young. Ueviiion of Taxrii. Miller, Buzby, Wagner, Mitchell. Fagen, Jos. 8. Robinson. Ilmii-e of Correction Allison. Cartledee. W. R. Allen, Kline, Waples, Mitchell, Lewis, George W. Nickels. SPECIAL C0M5HTTEES. Parian and Sew PavinnQreer. John S. Huhn. Oram, Kline, McAleer. lictrtnciiment and lieform Barusley, Iiall. Kline. Walker. Gill. CennuH nan, uanisiey, iogan, inornton, van dusen. fe,- ZZm -Z To Meinorialne Cunnrenn on .avwation of Delaware Piiveruw.ny, AUtcneii, Kins, jnersiion, young. Parinn lletveen Railroad Track Buzby. S. Miller. George W. Nickels. Fztmxnnn- rroperty o Twenry-eveniit ward from Taxation Kowau, Calhoun, Stockdale. Pavina over Attachment for Ga Samuel Miller. Bowker, Glass, Oram, George W. Nickels. Porn ait oi Manor walker, uuzby, unrec. Celtbfatun rf Centtnnial Annioersaru of American foflevendence Joseph S. Aden, Kline, K. K. Nichols. Hall, Bardaley, Gilbert, George AV. Nickels, Har gadon, Joseph S. Roblpgon. Attempted IIobubry. This mornlns John McKnight, the runner of the Bank of North Americp, while niakiug the regular collections lor the bank, entered one of the cars of the tilth and Sixth Btreets line at chesnut street, When the car had reached Commerce street a man who had, been standing on the platform attempted to pick Mr. McKnight s pocket, by making an assault upon mm ana throwing iulua upon the floor of the car. There were three puset'Dgers in the car at the time, neither of whom nor the conductor attempteu to inter fere. Mr. McKnight had' in his inside coat pocket a memorandum book containing from twenty to thirty thousand dollars in checks. notes, coupons, etc. ineroooer was not able to obtain possession oi any oi tne money on account of the precautions of the runner. On finding that he was unsuccessful he escaped while Air. .MCKnignt was ceiling upon nis feet. and was not stopped by any of those who had w nncBsea the nttcmpt. Pa WNBKOKEits' Licenses. The Mayor's clerk has thus lar issued licenses to the lollow ing pawnbrokers for the j'ear 181: Jacob Myers, V. P. Donnelly, s. M. & S. K. Friden burg, John W. Ilidwell, A. fS. Read, Isaac Henry, Simon Ezeklel, John Brandt, Isaac Nathans, Robert Johnston ft Co., Jos. Mckeal, Dougnerty & McKeon, (. W. Keudrick &. Bro., Henry Osbom, Hamberg & Bro., L. H. Oohen, Agt., Aaron Ilyman, .Jacob tsaiencer, 8. M. Frldenbuig, A. Wassermau, Jacob Cohen, Ansel Hamberg, J. H. Fridcnburg', Henry i.evi, John Rettew, j-.dwin iwin, Henry Marcus, A. M. Marcus, A. J. Baker, 11. ,T. Hunt, Win. Green & Co. Philip Hunt, L. K. Fridenburg, Moses u Ancona, Gus. Roseubaum, John Llvezey & Ce, Burning of the Angoua. Mills. Shortly after 8 o clock this morning a lire broke out in the picker-room of the Angora Mills, belonging to Mt. Callagrhan, and situated on Gray s lano, near the county line. The flames were promptly discovered and extingulshtd. About noon another fire broke out in the same place, but this time it made considerable headway before it was discovered, nnd the efforts of the tire men to check the flames proved unavailing. At last accounts the mills were reported to be en tirely enveiopea in names, ine west nnladel I'hia companies have all left for the scene of the conflagration. Highway Roubeuy. On Monday night, Wil liam AVilson, a conductor on the Long Branch Railroad, was accosted at Front and Spruce Ftreets by two men, one of whom seized him by the throat while the other robbed him of his watch. One of the nlleged earroters, named John ciarK, was taken into eustody yesterday, lie had a hearing belore Aid. Carpenter, and was commuted in default ot ifjouu bail lor trial Victimized. A Jerseyman from Mullica Hill a day or two since was robbed of t'OO by two sharpers, who met mm on Juarket street and said that they had made a bet in teference to his height. While measuring him with a tape line they cut nis pocuet out containing: tne money. and then left. Mr. Jerseyman did not discover his loss for some time afterwards. Larceny Case. Charles Haines was arrested this morning by Policeman McCormack upon the charge of the larceny of a piece of linen from a store on North Eitrbth street. He was locked up at the Central Police Station for a hearing mis aiieruuou. Badly Bi rned. About half-past 8 o'clock last evening, Thomas McCann, aged 2 years, residing at rso. lboi Beckett street, whilst Play. ing near the fire during his mother a absence. was badly burned about the body by his clothes lgnuing. Bidden Death. The Coroner was notified this morning to hold an inquest, at No. 1206 Leilhgow street, upon the body of Theresa Korer, aged eighty years, who died suddenly, Accident. About half-past 2 o'clock this morning Charles Ilubbs, aged 14 years, had his right arm baaiy lacerated by navmg it caught In the earns at ecuoueia s mm, -vianayunK, Postponement of a Bah Meeting. A meet- In sr of the members of the Philadelphia Ber. called for 12 o'clock to-day, to take action on the death of John Brodhead. esq., was post poned until to-morrow at I o clock HOLIDAY GOODS. W1UTING-DESK8, INKSTANDS, POCKET BOOKS, CARD CASES, GOLD PENS, PEN HOLDERS, BOXES OF PAPER AND ENVELOPES. VISITING CARDS, PLAYING CARDS etc, etc., etc., at very low prices. No. 1033 CIIESNUT STREET, 13 UthBSEp FOURTH EDITION OCIAN STEAMSHIP SUBSIDIES. The Faraguay Investigation. New Yotk Printers on a Strike. Fire at Hartford, Conn. Illinois Senatorial Contest. Legislature of Arkansas Message of Gov. Clayton. BtO.i KiC. Etc.. Etc. EtOc FROM WASmJVGTOJV. HtenmHliip Hnb.ldles. Special De-patch to the Evening Telejraph. Washington. Jan. 5 . The Senate Pos tal Committee, at their meeting to-day, had under consideration the steamsaip auosuiy oiu. They decided to strike out the land grant por tion of the bill, and their idea is to adopt the Postmaster-Generals views, ana to prepare a bill giving subsidies direct to nnes, to do paid out of the Treasury proceeds f ocean postage, to go Into thw 1 reasury. The I'aracuay Investigation The House has uo the report of the Foreign Affairs Committee on the Paraguay investiga tion. Mr. Orth, of Indiana, has the floor to de fend the majority report. It is not likely that any concurrent action will be had this session. Executive Nomination. Despatch to the Atsociated Press. Washington, Jan. 5. The following nomi nation was sent to the Senate to-day: William H. Daniels to be Collector of Customs at Apa lachicola, Fla. FROM NEW YORK. Specie Shipments. New York. Jo. 5. The steamer Parlhia took out $70,000 in specie. (Jold Bnles. The Treasury sold a million of gold at llO oO.o) 110-C0. The bids aggregated $3,000,500. Crown ers' (Inest l,aw, New Tokk, Jan. 8. The Coroner's inquest upon the body of Joseph Crawford, killed on New Year's day in the liquor store corner of Bleecker and Camelia streets, resulted In a ver dict that the deceased came to his death by a blow at the hands of Benjamin F. Barber, who has been committed for trial. The Coroner's jury to-day found a verdict of murder against Abraham Jones, who fatally stabbed his wife on Monday. Jones has not been arrested. Printers' Strike. The printers on the Jersey City Evening Journal have struck work in consequence of a disagreement whether certain figure-work shall be paid for at the rate of fifty per cent, addi tion or at double rates. FROM THE WEST. Illinois Heontorlnl Contest. Chicago, Jan. 5. There is no change in the status of the Senatorial contest at prinstiield. General Logan is the strongest candidate, and his principal competitor ia ex-Gov. Oglesby. It is now said that Gov. Palmer's name will be presented in the caucus, with the hope of securing a compromise on him. No time has been fixed for the caucus. Heavy Failure. The failure of Ross Sc Gossagc, a heavy retail dry goods firm on State strest, Is reported. Payment was stopped on Saturday. The amount of claims outstanding is $400,000, on which the lirni oiler fifty cents on the dollar. Indianapolis Legislature. Indianapolis, Jan. 5. Both branches of the Legislator organized this morning. In the House, all the Democratic caucus nominees for oillcers were elected, with the lion, William Mack, of Terre Haute, for Speaker. In the Senate two Republican members were ab sent and Hon. James Hughes, Senator from Monroe county. Senator Elliott, from the Connorsvllle district, both elected on the Republican ticket, acted with the Democrats, giving the control of the organiza tion to the Democrats. The officers elected are: Principal Secretary, V. It. Harrison, I)em., of Morgan count?; Assistant Secretary, J. W. Cole, Kep. ; and Doorkeeper, J. W. Cookerly, Ren. When the Senatorial districts werecallod In the organization the admission of John W. Burson, from the Muncie district, was ob jected to from the Democratic side, on the ground of bribery and fraud In the election, and the LIju-tcnant-trovcrnor decided that, tliecreden'iala heUtt; In proper form and no regular contest presented, Le could be sworn In, which was done. Immediately after the Senators were qnallUed an appeal was taken from the decision of the chair and sustained by a majority of the Senate, and after a long discussion a resolution was adopted declaring Benson not entitled to a vote, referrlug blB case to a select committee. This action, with Hughes' and Elliott's action with the Democrats, gives the Democrats a majority of three in the Senate. nt. I.ouls Merchant.' Exchange. Gerard B. Allen was elected President of tie Merchants' Exchange yesterday, with Kobert P. Tansey and Ueorge iUin as Vice-Presidents. FROM THE SOUTH. Arkansas I.ealslatnre Message of Governor Clayton. Memphis, Jan. 5. The Avalanche his a synopsis of Governor Clayton's message to the Arkansas Legislature. He congratulates them on the prosperous condition of the Stale; the dying out of old prejudices and animosities; re commends a reduction of taxes, and as meaus to that end the abolition and consolidation of certain oillces, a limitation of taxes, iucluding those of district schools; also a reduction of the number of Supreme judges from five to three, and the abolition of the disfranchisement clause in the Constitution, the last to besubmitted to the people. He savs the presentlencouraing condition of affairs fully warrants the carrying out of his pledges made a year ago, and recommends that county assessors act as registrars. He leaves to the Legislature to say whether he shall retain the extraordinary appointing power now in his hands. He has made every effort to ferret out the parties who destroyed State arms on the Mississippi river, ascertained the nanm of several concerned, but could find no one wilting to make the necessary atlldavit for a requisition on the Governor of Tennessee. The message was received with applause. FROM EUROPE. Yesterday's (Isolation. London, Jan. 44-30 P. U. Consols closed at Vt tot both money and accouut. American securities qnict. U. 8. bonds of l&ea, b94; of 1B05, old, S9U ; of 1867, 6,','; ten-forties, 8T4'. Stocks quiet; Erie Railroad, 11; Illinois Central, liatf ; Great Western, 8 w. London, Jan. 4. Calcutta Linseed declining. Tur pentine flat. Linseed Oil, vs. I ttANitroKT, Jan. 4. United States bonds, 94x. Livkhfool, Jan. 4 4-80 P. M. tfttton closed doll aud Irregular; uplands, M8s,d. : Orleans, S4td. TliO sales Lave been lO.OoO bales, iucludiug looo for tpsculatlQa and si port, ttplriui of Petro leum, lw. FROM NEWENQLAND. The Olobe Theatre. Boston. Jan. 5. It is announced that Wil liam R. Floyd is to be stage manager of the . - . -r 1 r r -ii. i . t f . Globe lbeatre; also tnaw. . "ics ana sir. and Mrs. Chanfrau win reappear as leading artists. Fire at narlford. Uartforp, Jan. 5. Early this morning a fire broke out In the third story of Talcott & Post's building, and burned through two floors. A few bnndred dollars will cover the damage to the building, but Gay fc Hastings, dry goods dealers, on the first floor, suffer serious loss, as the whole of their stock was drenched. Fully insured. The! Gubernatorial Tote ot Maine. ArorsTA, Jan. 8. The Senate Committee on Gubernatorial Votes reported that Sidney Perham has 64,0I, and Charles W. Roberts 48.713, and there were 88 scattering for the Convention for State oillcers of last year. The oove rnor was inaugurated at noon to-day, and delivered his message. CON GJE S S . FORTV-FIR8T TEHM-TU1HD SESSION . Senate. Mr. Orth, ol Indiana, moved an additional tesoln tion disapproving of the conduct of Rear-Admiral Charles 11. Davis, In delaying for an unreasonable time to proceed to the rescue of Bliss and Master man, in accepting their release In the manner and under circumstances as detailed In the testimony, and In receiving, holding, and treating them as prisoners. . The resolutions offered by Mr. Swann, of Mary land, rrom tne minority or tne committee, denounce the arrest and detention of Bllns and Masterraan while under the protection of the American flag as an out rare which demands prompt reparation: condemns Mr. Washburn for having submitted to tne Insult of President Lopez and leaving Bliss and Mnsternian at the mercy of the Paraguayan autho lilies, and for having assumed a hostile or unfriendly attitude to Bam i,opez ana tne raraguaynn uovern raent, snd having associated Bliss and Master it an. loth adventurers and of doubtful reputation, with his legation; relieves Admirals Oodon and Davis of all blame, and declares that no legislation on the subject is required on tne part or Congress. House of Representatives. Continued from the Third Edition. Mr. Trumbull's bill relieving Congressmen from Importunity, and looking to a reform in tno civil service, was made the special order for Monday next. Vpon the expiration of the morning hour the Senate resumed the consideration of the claim for indemnity of J. Milton Best, of Kentucky, and Mr. Edmunds delivered an argument adverse to the claim upon general principles, denying that the destruction or the premises as an act oi seir-preser-vatlon.on the part of the Union garrison of Paducah. earns within the constitutional clause prohibiting the public use ef private property without compen sation. Mr. Pool followed in support of ths claim. Mr. Williams, from the Committee on Finance, reported, without amendment, a bill relating t;;n ternal taxes recently introduced by Mr. Bucking ham, and It passed. It provides that hereafter no tax shall be Imposed or collected upon any undis triliutabie sum added to the contingent fund of any Insurance company nor upon unearned premiums received for risks assumed. Mr. A. Tburnian introduced a bill relating to the competency of witnesses In the United States courts nnd before United States commissioners, providing that in nil civil and criminal cases before said tribunals the same rules as to competency of witnesses shall prevail as those in force In the re spective State courts. rrxxsYLVA y la legTsl ature. Henate. Special Desjxi'ch to The Evening Telegraph. Uakkisllkc, Jan. 5. A nu.rber of messages Irom the Governor were read vetoing bills passed at the last secsion, the principal reason given being that the courts hail power, that the legislation was hasty and Inconsiderate, and others equally potent. On mo ion of Mr. Olmstcad, February 1st next was named as the day fur tue final report of the Civil Code Commissioners. The resolution of yesterday providing for supply ing each Senator and the Chief Clerk with a copy of J'urdon and of Zelvler's Manual, and oa;h new Senator and the Clerk with a copy of Beitler's Digest, was adopted. The following bills were introduced: Mr. Conue!l (Republican1, one offered In compli ance with the Governor's recommendation pro vlding that the salary of the Quarantine Master shall be f'J.'00; that the position shall be held only by a physician, and that all fees of the ofllce shall go to the City Trf asury. Mr. Dechcrt (Democrat), one relating to equity jui isdictlon, as follows: That the jurisdiction heretofore touted in eourts of equity iu vases of mistake, hv ths 3!'th section of the act approved J unel 3, 1MU, bhall extend lo all canes in eqn;tj now or beruaf er pendina, arising from mistakes of di.-tnct surveyors in the city and county of Philadelphia, in mive.Tf of lots upon which buildings have been oi here after shall be erected in conformity with each surveys, and the court shall have power in such (cases to decree compensation to either party, and reform any and ail con vcjanccB according to eiinity. House of Representatives. The Speaker presented the annual report of the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society, showing the number of depositors on the first Monday of Novem ber, 1S70, to have been us follows: 34,411; those whose deposits did not exceed 110 were 8212, not exceeding ViO were 2U7, not exceeding J50 were 4ti02, not exceeding f loo were 6184, not exceeding f 2ou were 60S1, not exceeding S um) were 4D&8, not exceeding mo were 45P4. over 500 were 4053. Mr. Dun) bell, of Philadelphia, offered a resolution to print 4000 cojiins of the Governor's message In KuglUh and 2000 in German. Passed. Mr. Josophf, of Philadelphia, offered a resolution to purchase Zelgler's llanual, Pardon's Digest, and Heltler Digest for each member and clerk. EiMessis. Warner, of Allegheny, and Kelnochl, of Lancaster, offered the resolution. It was favored by Mr. Smith, of Philadelphia, and passed by 64 ayes to 31 nays. Mr. Keinoehi, of Lancaster, offered the following, which was laid over: li.felvid, It the Senate concur, that a committee of three he appointed to act in conjunction with a simdar committee on the part of tbo House, toftake charge of the Pothennel picture of the battle of GettyshurK, and provide a suitable place for its accommodation, said joint committee to co-operate with his Kjtcellency the tioernor. Mr. Josephs offered a burlesque resolution ex tending the courtesies of the House to Dr. C. E. Ksmerly, a member of Select Council of Philadel phia, on account of the Intimate relations which had existed between Dr. Kamerly and Hon. William F. Smith, now a member of the nouse. The resolution was withdrawn. The House proceeded to draw a committee to try the contested election case of M. M. Steele vs. K. S Putney, of Armstrong county. Hon. L. W. Iiall appeared for the contestant, and Paisilton Allicks for the sitting member. The committee selected was Measrs. Moore, McJun kin, Humphreys, smith ot Phliadelpnla, Relnoehl, Stone, Whitson, Wheeler, and Strang, all Republi cans. The Senate amendment to the resolution extend ing the time for the report of the Civil Code Com missioners was concurred in. Senate record resolution was concurred .in. Rer VorU Produce Market. Ntw Tobk, Jan. 6 Cotton tending downwards; sales sort) bales, nominally at 16c. Flour firm ; sales, I2,t CO bbls. State at J.V3:.i 6-65; Ohio at 15 80(A6-76; Western at J5-b6T ; SouUern, t6-258-35. Wheat dull aud unchanged; sales, 15.000 bushels. Corn duty ; sales 82,000 bushels new mixed Western at 7B Cf77c. Cars quiet; sales 18,000 bushels Ohio at 01 V (ftViXC Ileef quiet and steady. Pork quiet. Lard steady. Whisky quiet at 92c. New York Money and Stock Market. Nw Yorx, Jan. b. Stocks heavy. Money easy at 7 per cent, currency to 7 gold. Gold, 1l0jtiU05'-6-aoa of 1869. coupon, I08J4 do. IStJt, do.,-10s; do. 1865, do. 1081, ; do. H06, new, 107V ; da 1S67, 107 4 ; do. 1S68, 10! a ; 10-404. lofi ; Virginia ss. new, 64 ; Mis souri s, 89s; Canton Co., C : Cumberland pref.,25; N.V. Central and Hudson River, 9li; Erie, 22 V ; Reading, 98V ; Adams Express, 84; Michigan Cen tral, llti; Michigan Southern, 81 V ; Illinois Central, 18H; Cleveland and Pittsburg, 104 J; Chlcaao and Rock Island, 104V; Pittsburg and Fort Wayne, 82 s. ; Western Union Telegraph. 44 V. PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES Reported by De Haven 4 Kro.. No. 40 S. Third street. BETWELW BOARDS. f '000 Leh sold L.. 400 ah Kead..b39wn. l0U..49'4t 100 do O. 4'i 100 do bio. 4t'i t8shCam& AmR.llsv 20 ShOCA A It... 4 160 do 43 20 8h 8 MallS Co. 6 bftidn... 6ft 12000 Leh Con In.... 78) $64100 City 68 N . .1)5.100" 11300 do. b5.100.v jMioo do 100', f &00 Bel, At Del 3d tnt bds. . . . 65 110000 AmUold UO'rf SECOND BOARD, lioroocity 6s. V.ls.ioow; loosh Leh N..b0 83 V 30 do 100V jaoooNPenna 7s... 9'i 400 do 18. 33 S 400 da..ls.b30. 83 V Jt.-iOO Leh M. .IS. K3V fviboo So N 6s vj.is. 73 ir6 8uCAAmR.ls.116V 6'i ah Penna Is. 62 16 do is. MBbLfn V R ... t lu sii Leti Nv ls loosh Reading K. . . 400 .dols.b3own.4a 4 100 do 4D 44 100 do 2d. 42V boo do tx 10 ia Ctflt Trans... m BANK REPORTS. rtV- ABSTRACT OF THS OONDITIi M OK TUB w ril I L A D KI.P n I A NATIONAL BANK AT THE CLOSK OV BUSINESS, DECEMBER 28, 1170. ASSETS. Inventments 5,2M,6lq Due from Banks and Banker! 809,rsi6T Cash ,227,13 17,668,70412 LIABILITIES. Capital, Reserve and earnings 12,807,47-94 Circulation 1,000, OOI'OO Due to Banks and Depositor 4,381,227-68 17.688,704 -U F. CHATHAM, Cashier. It ogy REPORT OP THE CONDITION OF THE CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK OF PHILA DELPHIA at the close of business on the 28th day of December, 1870: RESOURCES. Loans and discounts. f 1,764,690-71 l otted (states bonds 710,000-00 Current expenses 7,024-02 Due from banks and bankers 12H,87 1-02 Exchange for Clearing-house 479,458 80 National bank notes and fractional cur rency 28.80J-62 Legal-tenders bia,733ix 13,631,669-67 LIABILITIES. Capital' stock 1 750,000 -OH surplus filrui 873,ooo-oo Discount account 16,187-00 Circulation 688,229 -oo Deposits 2,04,173-67 $3,631,689-67 TI1EO. KITCHEN, Cashier. 16 2t rttSy- REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL BANK OF PHILADELPHIA at close of business December 2S, 1870. RESOJRCE9. Loans and Discounts tTM.OSS-ia I'nited States Bonds to secure circulation. 237,ooo-oi United States Bonds on hand 20,H)0-0i Due from other National Banks 76,492-77 Due from other Banks and Bankers 15,488-8(1 Furniture and Fixtures 16,354-83 Current Expenses. 3,190-43 Taxes paid 30-00 Interest 7,282 6 1 Cash Items, Including stamps. 2,792-33 Exchanges for Clearing House 81,376 29 Bills of other National Banks 7,6t2-oo Fractional Currency 1,393-87 Specie Coin 60,000-00 Legal-Tender Notes 113,495-00 Clearing-house CertlDcates 15,000'00 Three per cent, certincates 60,000-00 1 1,457,639 -23 LIABILITIES. ' Ca ital Stock 1300,000-00 Surplus Fund 65,000-00 Discount Account 6,41603 Profit and Loss 6,009-69 Circulation outstanding 210,747-00 Dividends unpaid 684-80 Individual deposits 734.635-30- Cashier's checkB outstanding 12,154-86- Dueto National Banks 121,61900 Due to otlur Banks and Bankers 373-80 $1,457,639-2S State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia, ss; I, nENRY O. YOUNG-, Cashier of the Common wealth National Bank, of Philadelphia, do solemnly wear that the above statement Is true, to the best ofny knowledge and belief. H. C. YOUNO. Cashier. Subscribed and sworn before me, this third day of January, 1S71. E. R. BADO-ER, Notary Public. Correct. Attest: E. P. MITCHELL, PAUL P. KEfcLER, H. N. BURROUGHS, It Directors. CARRIAGES. ESTABLISHED 1853. JOSEPH BECKHAUS, No. 1201 mAIJKFORD Avenue, ABOVE OIRARD AVENUE, Manufacturer of exclusively FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGES. NEWEST STYLES. Clarences, Landans, Landaulettes, Close Coaches, Shifting qr. Coaches, Coupes, Barouches, Phietons, Rockaways, Etc., SUITABLE! FOR PRIVATE; FAMILY and PUBLIC USE. Workmanship and finiBh second to none in the country. Fire and varied stock on hand completed and In vuv tv v jam vtuv-iD a vjvis f w pi vt-J J M aauu ' vi 1 auuw if ' tentlon. 4 11 work warranted. 12 21 8mrp BOOTS AND SHOES. SKATING- SHOES. BARTLKTT, No. 33 SOUTH SIXTH STREET, 1 IS ttituDll ABOVE CHKSNTTT, OOAL. AXMTZXIIAGXTE COAL, PerTon of 2410 Pounds, Deliv ered, LEHIGH Furnace, tW5; Etove, S Nut, 7. SCHUYLKILL Furnace, 7; Stove, IT 25; Nut, 16-25. EA8TWICK & BROTHER, Yard corner TWENTY-SECOND Street and WASH INGTON Avenue. ; 820rptt Ofllce, I. S28 DOCK Street. LHIU!I ANU SCHUYLKILL, COAL, Depot N. E. Corner NINTH and MASTER, oniRPJi f 43 SoQtn THIRD Street, , j 724 SANSOM 1012tf H URN ACES, ETC. ESTABLISHED IG25. , T. HKCKI. H. J. DIIJ XX. J. DXSAS CL CO., , NAIfUFAlTVKEUN O V Warm Air Furnaces AND Cooltingf Hanerosr, Portable Heaters, Low Down Orates, Slate Mantela Bath Boilers, Registers and Ventilators. fiOs III. north SEVENTH St., PHILADELPHIA. 9 22 thstu6mrp JOBBINQPROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. nWAHBi niw o isrnuv&u VENTILATED and tuwy-iUUn. DRSS HATH (patented), to a l ti.a LuiDi-ovcct ftutuiona of the isviaaon. ciiKHsni-n feueet, exi door to luo Pott Oak rp
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