TI1I3 DAILY BV1SNING TELEGltAFlT PinLADELTOTA, SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1871. SATURDAY, MARCS 4, 187t. C: 8R00T1NO SMALL DOTS AS A PAST IMS. Frank McGattghran, watchman oa a coal Wharf, being of a sportive tarn of mind, and having the exampl of Richard Ficken, ag refiner, before W ys, celebrated last Christ mas day by indulging in the lnxary of shoot ing to death a email boy by the name of George II. Fury, just as Ficken om memo rated the anniversary of St. Valentine a yea'r ago in a somewhat similar manner. McGaughran proved himself the better marksman of the two, for he slaughtered his boy, while Ficken merely "winged," or to speak more literally, "leggod"J young Carran, and was thereby enabled to esoape a liability to the penalty which the laws attach to the crime of murder. McQanghran was evidently inspired by the example of Fioken tooelebrate the Christmas holiday in the way he did, and there certainly appears to be ne good reason why a poor coal-wharf watchman may not shoot small boys on Christmas, if wealthy sugar refiners can with impunity indulge in the same sport upon St. Valentine's day. It was just here, however, that McGaughran made bis greatest mistake. Shooting small boys is not yet recognized to any given extent by the general pubho or the laws of the State of Pennsylvania as a legitimate method of amusing the leisure hours of gentlemen of sporting proclivities. To be sure, a Hoense to shoot small (boys can be purchased in the shape of a general indulgence from the Gov ernor of the State,' who is endowed with the power of granting a free pardon to any one for all offenses, whether such offenses have been proved in a court of law to have b een committed or not. This kind of a par don, however, takes money, and it cost Richard Ficken the sum of $50,000 for send ing a bullet into Arthur Curran's leg. As McGaughran killed his boy, it would probably have cost him at least $100,000 to have been released from the disagreeable necessity of standing a trial upon the charge of murder. McGaughran being only a poor watchman, was unable to obtain any saoh sum as this, and the consequence has been that yesterday he was .convicted before J udges Ludlow and Faxson of murder in the seooud degree and was sentenced to ten years im prisonment in the .Eastern Penitentiary. This served him right, for he should have known that, although this is a republic, rich men have some privileges which poor men must sigh for in vain, and one of these is the privilege of shooting small boys. We doubt not but that MoGaughran's counsel did what they could for him after a certain fashion, but as he followed in the footsteps of Ficken in one respeot, why did he not imitate him in another ? lie should by all means have obtained the services of Messrs. William B. Mann and Lewis C. Cas sidy, who carry on the business of pardon brokers as well as that of attorneys and conn- sellors-at-law, and who have an influence with the Executive in matters of this kind which it would have been worth while for MoGangh ran to have availed himself of. Messrs, Mann and Cassidy might indeed have put the matter through with the Governor for a much smaller sum than $100,000, and the friends of the unfortunate man who was oonvioted yesterday might, by begging, borrowing, or stealing, have possibly obtained enough cash to have spared him the pain of a public trial on the charge of murder and a sentenoe to such an unpleasant plaoe of residence as the Eastern Penitentiary. Indeed, the more the matter is considered, the more likely it ap pears that the thing could have been done at a comparatively moderate cost. With the precedent of the Ficken case before him, how could the Governor, to be consistent, have refused a pardon to McGaughran ? Be sides, McGaughran probably has some political Influence, even if he laoks cash; and as the Governor, the Attorney-General, and Mr. William B. Mann are all aspirants for valuable publio offioes, and as they will certainly need all the political influence they can obtain, it is very likely that MoOaughran could have got bis pardon on comparatively easy terms. As the matter now stands the administration of justice in Pennsylvania is certainly open to reproach. Iliohard Ficken can walk the streets of Philadelphia a free man, simply because he is able to purchase with a certain amount of cash immunity from any of the legal consequences of what the law denomi nates to be a crime, while Frank MoOaughran, for imitating his example, is tried, oonvioted, and sentenced to the Penitentiary as a felon. In the words of the immortal W. Shakespeare we exclaim: "Can such things be, And o'ercome us like a summer'! cloud, , Without our special wonder?" TUB OLD AND NSW CONGRESS. At noon to-day the Forty-first Congress ex pired, and the Forty-second Congress was ushered into offioial existence. This change, is one of no little political importance, on account of the comparative diminution of Republican strength and the increase of the strength of the Democracy. This will be more apt to be felt now negatively, however, than positively, for the immense preponder ance of the Republicans in the Senate will prevent the passage of any radical Demo cratic manure, and the worst that is to be feared for th present is that the diminished Republican str0gth in the House may pre vent the passage of radical Republican mea sures in that body. The Demoorats can no longer shield themBelv, under the pretext that they are utterly powi68g. They will have strength enough to prent hasty aotion on any question, and, if they abjure the aid pf a few Republicans, they can prevent the passage of any bill of an ultra partisan charac ter or of any other measure which they unite in opposing. What the country needs above all other things la a party of economy and reform; and if a controlling majority of the member of the next Conjure are hertHy devoted to such a policy, it will matter com paratively little what In the comparative pro portion of its RppuMioan and Democratic member. The country is growing tired t abstractions, and iutenwly nnxions that the burdens of tax-payer nhonld oot be main tained and inoftaged by a reoklnss waste of the public money. Honest and pru lent mnn opposed to such extravagance are to be fonud among the members of both parties, en the one hand, as there are champion of extrava gance and slaves of corruption to be found alike among the Democratic and Repnblioan members. The best thing Congress could do would ba to lift the burdens from the people by abstaining from the expenditure of a single dollar unneceKsarily; and lifter they have re-established an oM-fanhionel ayttteiu of economy, tbey might quarrel to their hearts' content about the partisan irtsnes. It is diffioult to ascertain at thin writing whether some of the appropriations about which the Senate and House differed have been phased or defeated; but the tendency of the times is illustrated by the Senate action favoring an increase of the salaries of a lrgn nuaubar of Washington officials, the expenditure of large . sums for new publio bail liugs at the capital, and fiuost dangerous of all) the passage of an amendment authorizing the payment of claims of Southern loyalists for food, supplies, etc., furnished to the Union armies during the late war, as well as by the excessive liberality din played by the house to some of its favorita. There is no nation on earth that has so innou money fooled and flung away by its looal, State, and national representatives, year after year, as the United States; and the plauder of treasuries is growing to be such a favorite science with the politicians of all parties that tbey have well-nigh come to regard all other studies as well as the remonstrances of the press and the sufferings of the people, as totally unworthy of their attention. The day is coming when issues arising out of these stereotyped robberies will absorb all others, and it is to be hoped that' the change in the political aspect f the House will hasten this auspicious day, or at least make the members of both parties more mindful of the rising wrath of the people agaiust fool ish and criminal extravagance. Everybody and pretty much everything bus been taken care of, of late years, except the able-bodied white tax-payer, who has footed the bill of all projects and all theories, but who does nut intend much longer to suffer auyhodj's in terests or any class of exoitiug questions t j blind his eyes to the importance of holdiug those who vote away his money to rigi I accountability. Independent of the topic already referred to, the issues most likely to arise in the new Congress will probably relate to the tariff, the alleged outrages iu the Southern States, the proposed treaty with Great Britain, uud San Domingo. Underlying everything else will be the struggle for the PremoVntittl huo cession. The Democrats, rendered us ema ciated and hungry as Pharaoh's lean kine by their prolonged exclusion from ntitinul power, will make desperate and probably adroit attempts to regain it. The Kepubli cans are to some extent divided in their counsels, and a long lease of power, with its accompanying patronage and responsibilities, has tended to develop intense jealousies and antagonisms. It remains to be seen whether the Republican party will prove equal to the task of reconciling and allaying them to suoh an extent that the political victories of 1600, 18G1, and 18G8 will be followed by a similar triumph in 1872. Auy attempt of the Democracy to revive old war issues will have a strong teudenoy to rekindle the irresistible enthusiasm that has ho often swept the country; but it is not unlikely that comparatively new issues will attain para mount importance in tie next Presidential campaign, and it behooves the Republican members to be on their best behavior, and to combine, as far as in them lies, the wisdom of the serpent with the innocence of the dove, if they wish to secure another triumph for themselves and their party In 1872. RECOMMENDED TO MERCY. Yesterday afternoon the jury in the case of Percy B. Spear, on trial in the United States District Court, rendered a verdict of guilty, accompanying their finding with a "strong recommendation" to the mercy of the Court. Spear, it will be remembered, was appointed an Indian Agent by the President, on the recommendation of a certain mis sionary association, and in his anxiety to get his fingers on the mmey and goods belonging to. the Govern ment and the Indians, forged the name of Charles E. Smith, Esq., formerly President of the Reading Railroad Company, as one of the t ureties to his bond, adding also that of John W. Jones, Esq., the Secretary of the Reading Railroad Company, as a witness to Mr. Smith's signature. The forgery of these two names was so ' completely proven that th' sooundrel had no loophole through which he could possi bly creep. Indeed, the only palliation of the offense that was attempted waa the suggestion by one of Spear's counsel that some kind friend of the aocused had filled up and signed the bond, intimating that this kind friend was a bolder of publio office, who did it "without a thought that there was any thing morally or legally wrong in it." This intimation pointed plainly to Robert M. Evans, who was also one of Spear's sureties, and accompanied him to the office of the District Attorney when the bond waa taken there for approval. What further connection Evans had with the matter did not appear in the evidence elicited, but until he is shown to have had nothing to do with the forgery, and , to have been en tirely ignorant of its perpetration, the court of publio opinion will hold him equally guilty with Spear. But the defects in the law regulating the drawing of jurors in the United States Courts comes to the rescue of the forger. The Marshal has the selection of the jurors, and it is possible for a jury to be made up almost entirely, if not completely, of the friends of a prisoner. The length if time taken by the jury in Spear's case to agree upon a verdiot, and the "strong" recommendation to mercy, have a suspicion look in this case. The appeal of the jury in behalf of Spear la intended, of course, as a basis for an attempt to pro cure a imrdon from the President, vil ereby the rsscal Spear will escape the pun- it-bmeut he so richly merits. There are cases in which a recommendation to mercy is both plfltisible snd proper, but it is incomprehen sible bow such a recommendation cjul l be u ade in a case of clearly-proven forgery. It is 1o be hoped, however, that Judge Cadwal- lader will give Speur a punishment commen- mr ate with his deserts, and that the Presi dent will be perwusded. for consistency's sake, to ktep his hsnds off. If his Indian policy is lot a mere slism, be will surely not interfere with Percy B. Spear. 7'JJE PUBLIC ItUILDtNOS. Last evening the plans for the new public bnildirgs which have been prepared by John McArtbur, Jr., were exhibited at the Continental Hotel to the Judges of the Courts, the leading members of the bar, ineujbers of Councils, and others, for the purpose of leceiving criticisms and suggestions- The plans exhibited the distribution of the offices in one large building at the in tersection of Brosd and Market streets, with the general architectural effect the proposed structure would have, and also the distribution of room in four buildings. These plans were freely criticized, and a miiuber of important and valuable sugges tions were made, which will doubtless be made use of in the preparation of the plan which will ultimately be submitted to the Com LuiFsioners. There could be but one opinion, however, with regard to the great superiority in every respect which one large building in the centre will have over four small ones. Such a building as Mr. MoArthnr's plan pro poses will not only have an imposing archi tectural effect, but it will eoououiize spce and will be heated, lighted, and ventilated at much less expense than four edi fices. All the advantages are on the side of one large and elegant structure, Hud w-e are confident that outside of the ring of pioperty-blders who are clamoring to havo the public buildings placed oa Washingtou Square, there will be one opinion on this subject Among the citizens of Philadelphia wl.cn the plans of the commission are fully niHtnrtd and are submitted to publio criticism. N O T 1 O Kb. POVS' TO 1 4 01 KM, ' Chilurkn Both' And am. otiikks w ho uave Cqildkkn Hoys! Thk sklkcfino ok Chii.imibn (iliYS1 It. ivs' clothing! Childkkn Toys' On oi'h Kikst Floor Ohilukbn 1;0ys' wk 1iavk a m'k.cmi. department childkkn Hoys' kok Boys' and Youths' Cloi'hino, Cuilukkn Hoys' and have a kkautipl'l vakibty C'bildkk.v Boys' fok i'hii.dsen fkom 3 ykaks Children Boys' upward, emhkacino Children Boys' "Stkipkh suits," Chii.ukbk coys' "Prince Imperials," Childhkn Boys' "Continkntai.s," Children Boys' "Knee Brekuiks," Children how '(? a rib a i. ims," Children Boys' Bismaruks," Children Boys' "Scotch Huits," mtc. Childrkn Boys' and kok tot 8 and youth, children BOYS' WB UVK ALL STYLES AND BIZ23. CHILDRKN BOYS' wk mean that our Children Boys' 'Hoys' department" Children Boys' sham, br what oua Children Boys' Oenilkmen's Is, the Children Boys' Bust in Philadelphia. Childrkn Wanamakkh Jt Brown's Oak Hall, I.arobst Clothing ITousb, S. E. Cor. Sixth and Market Streets. Tbe Pudden Changes or Temperature, together with the searching wlucla which are now so common, an. causing severe Golds to prevail everywhere, and laying the foundations for ruauj cases of Inflamma tion of the Luntfg, Pleurisy, Asthma, and other Lung Inserters. Prudent people should now tafco especial precautions to avoid unnecessary exposure, and If uuror'uaate enough to contract Colds, would do well to resort at once to Dr. Jayne's Expectorant, a safe and Minnie remedy, which will not only promptly cure Coughs and Colds, but will relieve and streiigtten the Pu'monary and Bronchial organs, and remove all dangerous symptoms. Bold everywhere. Ko Cure, No Pat. Forrest's Juniper Tak Kor doughs, Croup, Whooping Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis, Soie Throat, Spitting- of Blood aud Ling DlsesstB. Iuimenlate r.ief ttad positive cure, or price refunded. N. B. The only genuine la pre pated by Dr. James Mason Forrest tt Co., since 18S2. For Sale by Freuch, Richards k. Co., Ten'h aud Market streets, aud A, M. WlUon, Nlutn and Filbert. Price 85 tents. Tnw Puritt and Superiority of Dr. Colton'a NtUous Oxide Gas for painless tooth extraction Is piovtrblal. Office No. 731 Walnut street. OAS FIXTURES. CORNELIUS & SONS, nAniJFACTIJlSCKS Of GAS FIXTURES Wholesale and Xlet&il Halesrooms, No. 821 CHERRY Street PHILADELPHIA. W have bio more or aIrooi. on t'hetaul street. 1 II sniop CORNELIUS & SONS 1?OR 8ALE.-IM.000 IN MORTGAGES AND 1 Urouiid henia, at a dlncount. Inquire of b. P. H K"KK, 8 4 t Nos. 18 and U b. SIX. 1 U biroeU GROCERIES. ETO. JAVA COFFEE. Genuine Dutch Government Java Coffee IN TnK ORIGINAL BAGS, JUST RKCE1VBD IN STORE. E. BRADFORD CLARKE. (SUCCESSOR TO SIMON COLTON & CLARKE,) S. W. Corner BROAD and WALNUT, 1 81 tnthstMp riULaDgkrillA. OLOTHINQ, SPRING STY1ES ! roruLAR PRICESl K1CH FABRICS! IN EVERY VAUtETYl NOBBY1 GO IN! Ovcrcoafs for Spring Very particularly cheap ! Eiegant In stviel Reduced In price! Choice colors! Oh! look at themJ All patterns! Try them ! 8PRINU! ROCKHILL & WILSON, 603 and 605 CHE3UUT STREET. fifD3ibitG(nensjsf 'UNDER IHE HOTEL 'PUllADLlPHIAiPA. IT 18 TIME To think of having ypur New Spring Overcoat made, And to those desiring one for The coming season, the Attractive Inducements Of a large and Fashionably Complete Stocfc, With tho best, of Cutters, Are offered. AUCTION SALE AT Ko. 908 CHE8NUT Street, OF. DRY GOODS, AT 1i O'CLOCK TO-NiaHT, FINISHING UP OF THE GREAT BANKRUPT BALE AT THIS PLACE. - This will be the only auction sale, as the keys of the More must be given np to-ntgbt. Will be sold, FINE SILKS, SHAWLS, POPLINS, PIQUES, AND DRES J GOODS GENERALLY. T20MA8 BIRCH it SON, lup Auctioneers. A S E L P-MAD E MAN homebody has remarked that a self-made man Is tbe highest type or mankind, possessing the noblest qualities wltn which God has endowed the raoe, and uniting with them the most energetlo determina tion, a prerequisite to be useful In any avocation. Such a man, In our humble opinion, Is Mr. John Mayer, whose reputation as a skilful designer and regenerator of hair Is so widely known. This gentlo manhas talents of no ordinary character, and his Ingenuity, which has found culmination in so many valuable development, is worthy of special men tion. Ills boyhood was passed in the United States Navy, and he has visited nearly every part of the globe. Ills extensive travels have added to his rich fund or information, and ripened his "superior judgment and experience." Many important Inven tions have been made by this consummate genius, who unites a thorough knowledge or the mechanics with a tine architectural taste. Ills splendid now marble edifice on North Ninih street, above Arch, li a lasting monument to his enterprise. Ills noble structure, now nearly completed, should be seen and admired by all our wise citizens and every visi tor te the city how out or an Incongruous mass or nearly a dozen diiTerent plans Mr. Mayor evolved a harmonious whole. Tbe good points or each were taken and eventually developed into the beautiful and unique building we have spoken of above. In manner Mr. Mayer Is courteous ; in dealing just ; his movements are most active and rapid. It Is stated that In bis special business he is able to perform the work of three ordinary hands. Such a man is an ac quisition to the city aud cur people, and they should be proud or him. 3 4 stu n 4p NO T 1 u E. The copartner.hip heretofore existing be tween the ouderBigned la this day dissolved by mu tual consent. The business or the late flrtn will be settled by their successor, KOBB fc B1DUI.E. WILLIAM II. WELSH, JAMES M. HOUR. Philadelphia, March S, 1ST1. rpiIE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY EX- j tered into a copartnership lor the purpose o I l in lha 1J11WT!V1 1 V It 111 111 I .11 I I . ' BrhlNKSS, aud,-especially,ihe publication or "THE AGE," In the City of Philadelphia. JAMES M. ltOHB, ' CHARLES J. MIDDLE. Philadelphia, March , laTl. 8 4 til' COOPER & BLACK SILKS. By far the largest and most desirable stook of BLACK BILKS we have ever had, and at lower prioes than for eight years. BONNET BEST SILKS. TAP1SSIER SILKS. CACIIKMIRE SUBLIME. OAC1IEMIRE DE SOIK. SATIN-FACED SILKS. LYONS OIL BOILED. $2 BEAT IN THE CITY. 91 HEAVY WIDE FOULARDS. We cordially invite yon to examine this really superb Stock. The prioes range from $1 per yard upward. LINENS. 050 dozen Towels from $145 per dozen np. 400 dozen Napkins from $1 np. Three bales power-loom Table Linen, 40 to 60o. f0 pieces Barnaley Table Damasks, $1 tip. 20 pieces extra fine Irish Damasks. 40 pieces heavy IriBb. Damask, G5o. to $1. SHIRT FRONTS. BEST LINENS. STAIR CRA8II FLOOR LINENS. DRESS LINENS. TOWELLINGS. SOFT DIAPER. 18 pieces Tnrkey Red Tabling. 200 dozen Tarkey Red Doylies. Piano Covers $10 np. S. E. CORNEIl MJSTH AND MARKET STREETS. SPECIAL NOTICE. We would reaped fully a.k attention to our Spring Importations of Linen CJoods, comprising an unusually full assortment of Sheetings, Shirtings. Pillow-Casings, Table Linens, Napkins, Towels, Doylies, etc. etc. These goods are from tlie best Linen manufacturers inRurope fabrics we have Imported and sold for more than the third of a century, and which hare giren constant satisfaction to our cus ROTE-An regards price we guarantee tbe goods sold by ns to be as cneap at those ollered by any other establishment In the city" whatever the circumstances under which their goods may hare been obtained. .... 82Stathi3t . WATCHES. JEWELRY, ETO. THE NEW YORK WATCH COMPANY'S WATCHES, (Factory, Springfield, Mass. In presenting their Watches to the American pnb llc.we doBO with the knowledge that in point or finis n and time-keeping qualities tney are superior for the price to any Watch made In this country. For sale by ALEX. R. HARPER & DRO., . Successor to John M. Harper, No. 308 CHESNUT STREET, SECOND 8TORY, 8 3 Jmrp Salesroom of the American Watch. GOLD MEDAL EE3UL 1T0ES. ii. W. KI 8SHLI,, No. 22 NORTH SIXTH 8TREET, . Begs to call the attention of the trade and customers to tbe annexed letter: TR1XSLATION. "I take pleaavire to announce that I have glren to Mr. G. W. KUSSBI.L, of Philadelphia, the exclusive sale of all Roods of my manufacture. He will be able to sell them at the very lowest prices. OL'MTAV UKOKEH, "First Manufacturer of Kegulatorg, 6 214 "Freiburg, Oermany. HOLIDAY GOODS. HOLIDAY GOODS QprlnQ Horses, Rocking Horses, Children's Carriages. BOYS' SLEDS, WAG02T8, VELOCIPEDES, Etc. Eto. H. J. 6HILL, Factory, No. 226 DOCS. Street. ia4p BELOW BXCHANU3. DOHA RDJ PERKINS . CO., 9 SOUTH NINTH STREET, PIANOS. Steinway & Sons Grand Square and Upright Piano. Special attention la called to their ne l'atent Upright Pianos. With Doable Iron Frame, Patent Resonator, Tabular Metal Frame Action, etc., which are matchless in iuuo iluu auuuu, buu uurivtuiBu in aoraDiiitj. CUAULSI IIL.AJSIII0, WAKEEOOMS, No. 1006 CHESNUT STREET, usurp . Philadelphia; PIANOS AND ORGANS. GEO. fclTEcK & CO. S.) BKADhUKY'S, 1 PIANOS. HAIWES- BROS', J ' Mm MASON AND HAMLIN'S CABINET ORGANS. GOULD fc FISCHER, No. 23 OHKSNUT Street. J. K. GOULD. No. 1018 AHCU Sireet. WM, 6. ribCBBB. 1 IT tf4p PINANOIAL. DREXEL & CO., No. 34 SOUTH THIRD STREET, American aud Foreign Hanker, DRAWS EXCHANGE ON LONDON AND PRUk. CIPAL CITIES OF EUROPE. f DEALERS IN Government and Railroad Securities, Vrezel, Winthrop & Co..DrezeL Earitt ft Co No. 18 Wall Street, No, t Hue Scribe. ' NewVork. I Paris. PHILADELPHIA AGJEftTCt. Abbey I Holyrood Breweries. Wm. Younger & Co., Edinburgh. ESTABLISHED 1T4. We are now prepared to fill orders from the trade for Bottled Ale and Porter From the above celebrated Breweries. POWELL & WEST, no. 88 Mouth l ltonr Street, Sole Agents for W. Younger fc Co. An invoke now lauding ex-shlp Amandus from Liverpool. mwslnup
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