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WEDNESDAY, SAIIIIARir 18, 1860,
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Market Street % Philadelphia.
It is fitting that the largest city in America
should be graced with the most magnificent
business avenue. The name of Market street,
Philadelphia, from being marked upon thou
sands of paCkages that are, annually shipped
by merchants, doing business on it to those
sections, has long been as familiar throughout
the South and West as a household word.
Tho reciprocal good- feeling• which has been
fostered by this commercial intercourse can
hardly be overestimated as a national good.
To say - that our merchants have endeavored
to maintain and augment this intercourse from
motives less honorable than those of mutual
tnterest, would ho as absurd as it would
be unjust. The South has' not evinced
her partiality to make her semi-annual per
chases in Philadelphia because she has felt
any special obligations to do se, or even
because - oho has been solicited by the re
presentatives of our business firms, but rather
from the fact that she has found our market
worthy, of this preference. We, on our
part, have sought to make it so. She has
found our stocks of goods adapted to her trade,
our merchants honorable in theix dealings with
her, and our people uniformly prompt to re
spect her rights. Private correspondence as
sures us that our mercantile brethren of the
South remain unchanged to-day in this just
estimate of Philadelphia. Orllers for goods
from those sections aro being freely received
by our business houses, and, in due time, wo
• doubt not, our hotels will bo crowded with the
usual proportir of Southern buyers. There
may be a few "slow-pay" absentees, as there
will be a few timid merchants here whose ap
prehensions will prevent their 'making propei
preparation for the trade when it comes, so
that on this score the account is likely to be
balanced. But among the more substantial
houses hi the various departments of trade, upon
which our character as a mercantile metropolis
rests, there is none of this laxity manifested.
On the contrary, we may here state what we
know to be true, that Philadelphia is now
prepared and preparing for a larger spring
trade than - she has ever done. And why
shOulti:altifitet do so 7 Is there anything in
the disgraceful political tempest which has
been flireid upon the country at this time, by
a few unscrupulous men,-in office and out of
it, that will induce the people of the South, or
any other section, to quit wearing dry goods,
bonnet's, or shoes, or from using hardware,
and a Inindred other articles, for which ours is
the best and cheapest market in the Union ?
Cr has
,there anything
_transpired that will
make Southern retailers preferpurchasing from
Sonthein jobbers, knowing that by doing this
they will ho but patronizing Northern package
houses instead 1 Most assuredly there could
be no policy in this, and we are .unwilling to
believe that the uniform courtesy which
Southern buyers have heretofore received at
the hands of our jobbing merchants, could al
low high.minded men to pursue a course at
once 40 unlike their past intercourse with us,
and se,detrimental to their own interests.
A word now upon the physical aspect of the
avenue the name of whith heads this article.
In the first place, thanks to the good sense of
those doing business on it, its name remains
unchanged. Such a change might be effected
in our directories, upon business cards, and
the index beards on the corners, but in the
language of the people s Market street,
delpffia, is likely to be MARKET:STREET aong
as Philadelphia is a city ; and a goodpubstan
tial name it is. Any effort to substitttyanother
in its stead could only lead to eonfrik'on. The
old sheds, it is true, which in their day com
pelled this appellative, have at last vanished,
They 'should have met this fate twenty years
ago, and would,• had the vast improvement to
the appearance of the street, which their re
moval, has effected, been anticipated. A gran
der perspective than is presented in looking
down Market street, from either the Sixth or
Seventh street crossing, could hardly be im
agined. There is a sufficient number of mag
niff cetit edifices on both sides to render the view
striking and picturesque. The varied architec
ture, and dlfffirent colored materials, Including
enough marble, Picker, granite, and iron fronts
to relieve the intermediate brick, flanking, as
they do, a hundred-feet street from the Dela
ware to the Schuylkjll, is such a metropolitan
picture as no other city in this country affords.
For some years past the tendency of the
wholesale and: jobbing trade has been gradu
ally westward, and the removal of the market
houses Is calculated to accelerate this move
ment.' The last ten years have witnessed the
erection of more splendid warehouses than the
previous fifty, and the next ten will doubtless
double the present architectural facilities for
the transaction of business on this thorough
fare. The present juncture offers to capitalists
rare Inducements to build. It is confidetitly
• asserted by those - who are in a position to
know', that some ten or fifteen first-chase busi
ness edifices are now in demand, and could be
at once advantageously leased. We hope
capitalists will promptly respond to this, sug
gestion. Already two of our oldest and most
respectable Market-street firms have removed
into Chestnut street from the very cause we
have here specified, and owners of Market
street property owe it to their own interests
not td cramplhe trade, or compel it to seek
anotlffif 'channel; by withholding from it the
requisite accommodations. The paving of tho
street and the widening of the sidewalks
should also receive early attention.
Breakers Ahead.
The British Parliament will go* into session
on the 24th of this month. Letters from Eng
land Say that the Palmerston Cabinet had not
determined, even in the week after Christmas,
what the new ,measure for extending Perlis
mentiiii Reform shall be. The truth is those
Ministers have no real desire to admit the
English people to further privileges. They
are compelled, .by public opinion, (galled
the pressure from without,") to improve
the extremely defective Reform Bill of 1832.
With few exceptions, the Palmerston Ministry
are anti-reformers. The Premier himself;
who commenced life as a Tory, sitd
held office for twenty-four years under Span
= PERCIVAL, Lord LIVERPOOL, GEORGE
CANNING, and the Duke of Wrirannormi,
all pledged opponents of Parliamentary Re
form, acceded such a measure in 1832, be.
cause' the Whig party, whom he had joined,
found it necessary to yield to popular de
mands. Lord JOHN Russzrz, whose brother
is a duke and a borougbmbnger, actually com
menced his , career in 1819, by speaking and
Voting against Reform. In 1885 ho insisted
on the finality of the measure of 1832, and
thence obtained the nickname of Lord John
Finality. He is for a now Reform Bill, which
he will make as weak and inefficient as lie can,
because ho is trying to win popularity, and
jockey. his old opponent and present leader,
PALUERSTON, out of office.
Mr. GLADSTONE goes in for rotten boroughs—.
that is, he declares that individuals of rank or
wealili, arid tho'People, should nominate Par
liament men. Nearly all the titled_ men in
PALHERsTON'S Cabinet dislike Parliamentary
Reforin. Of the whole sixteen Cabinet Minis
ters, Mr. Miraina Gipson- is the only real re
former. This not to be wondered at, therefore,
that when the aim is merely to throw a tub to
tho whale—to make much show and do as little
as possible—the Ministry should And it diffi
cult to agree upon the new measure of Reform.
The Opposition, headed by DISRAELI in the
ComMens' ' will all that, they can to, defeat
Peraticiiirbri upon the' Reform, di- 'any other
popular question. The result would be to get
back a ,Derby-Disraell Ministry, which may
count, on a long tenure of office—provided it
grant a good, real, wholesome Reform. Bill,
smashing the nomination boroughs, and large
ly increasing: the number of electors, besides
giving n'tirinenibers to populous towns or dis
theta reitlier imperfectly represented now, or
without auirepresentatives at all. 'We should
not beijniprlsed to learn that a week after the
Palmerston Roform,l3lll be ilnced before the
. country, the Palmerston Atinlstry be voted out
of (Kee;
The Veterans of the Battle of New
Orleans.
The celebration of the Anniversary of the
Battle of New Orleans, while it is kept up in
many sections of the country by Democrats
who are ardently attached to the Sage of
the Hermitage, possesses a peculiar interest,
find =attracts an unusual degree of attention in
the city of New Orleans, where the event it
commemorates possesses an importance as
great as the Declaration of Independence in
other parts of the country. The New Orleans
Delta, of a late date, has an interesting article
in regard to the recent celebration in that city,
on which occasion the survivors of the great
events of 1814.16 met together to fight their
betas over again. Time has made terrible
ravages in the ranks of these veterans.
There was but one surviving commissioned
officer of the battalion composed chiefly of
natives of that city which assisted In its de
fence, at the late celebration. This was Col.
MAIINBEL WRITE, who now resides on his plan
tation in Plaquemines, and who was born in
Ireland, but has lived in Louisiana for the last
half century. There is but one other officer
of that battalion who participated in the cam
paign, yet living—Colonel PETER K. WARNER,
who has been connected for fifty years with
Journalism. Ho was a lieutenant of artillery.
The Delta remarks that a comparison of
longevity between the American and British
officers engaged in the battle, is greatly in
favor of the latter. One of the four generals
who lauded in Louis iana with the British army,
and ono of the two who survived in the battle
of the Bthhs now living ; Lord KEANU, who
was wounded on the Bth of January, but re
covered, and, after an eventful service in India
and in the West Indies, was elevated to the
peerage, and now lives on his estate in Ire-
and. There are also in active service, in
England, some half-dozen officers of the grade
of generals and lieuMnant generals, who
figured at the battle of New Orleans—the first
of whom is Sir Attu BUROOYNE, Lieutenant-
General and Chief of the Engineering Depart.
ment of Great Britain. He had charge of tho
engineering corps in the Crimean war,
and was ono of the most active officers
In that campaign. Then, there is Sir
Di LACEY Evens, now a lieutenant general,
who led a division in the Crimean campaign,
and is. now a member of the House of Com
mons. In the liritish invasion of Louisiana,
ho was at the bead of the quartermaster's de•
partment, and was wounded twice during the
campaign. There is also Sir F. STOVEN, WllO
was badly wounded, on the 23d of December,
[814; Sir E. T. BLAKENEY, who commanded
the Seventh Regiment on the Bth of January,
1815; Sir Tuomes MeDunn, aid of PA-
HENILMj who are all now distinguished chiefs
in the British army.
Not one of JACKSON'S generals survives or
has lived during the last eight or ten years.
COFFEE died in 1886; An. preceded Cop-
FRE l Gertmou, has been dead ten years. Gene
rals TIIO3fAS and MORGAN died about the same
time. Of the brilliant staff which afforded va
luable aid to JACKSON, Lrvntotrrow, DUNCAN,
DAVEZAC, and Gums have all surrendered to
the invincible conqueror, Death. Of the few
old actors on the American side of the drama
now living, the Delta names General Wit. 0.
Bwrsisn, who resides near Carrolton,-Ken
tucky, and who commanded as senior captain
one of the regular regiments in JACKSON'S
tine, on the Bth of January; General ROBERT
BUTLER, JACKSON'S assistant adjutant general,
who now resides at TallahaSsee, Florida ; Major
OttotAnn, now living near Natchez, of JACK
AON'S Stair; and General A. V. MTN; late
United States Senator front South Carolina,
who was deputy quartermaster-general in
JACKSON'S army.
The Delta concludes its remarks in regard
to the veterans, by the following description
of the policy_ Great Britain pursued to the
soldiera Who Survived that terrible defeat:
"Disastrous and ill-managed as was this lava
don of the British, it is a remarkable proof of the
tenacity, of John Bull in adhering to his agents
and officers, that no officer ever suffered in reputa
tion by the results thereof, except the colonel
of the 44th, - who was cashiered for 'disobedience
of orders in not bringing np the famines and lad
dere. This officer, Colonel .Mullins, was made the
*ape-goat of the whole array. No inquiry was
wen made into General Keane's conduct in
, •eferonoo to two great blenders—vrbleh were
far more important in their consequences than
the disobedienoe of Colonel Muttons. They
were his halt below the city on the night of
the 23d—his delay to advance on the next day,
when his whole force had bean landed, and be
fore Jackson bad thrown up his entrenchments
—and his stupid advance on the Bth of January
with his division, after the repulse of the attacking
oolumn, when the plan of the battle required him
only to mako a demonstration and threaten Jack
son's right. These were fatal errors, and yet, so
far from prejudicing the reputation of Keane, no
officer in the service was more rapidly promoted
or received higher tokens - of the confidence of the
British Government.
ff pakenham and Gibbs, who fell in a rash and
foolhardy` assault, persisted in, after the entire
disarrangement of the whole plan of attack, wore
bonorod with monuments In St. Paul's, London,
crested by the Government on the unanimous reso
lution of Parliament, presented by Lord Castle
reagh. General Lambert was placed in command
of one of the finest dittisions at the battle of
Waterloo—a division which lost more men
than any other in Wellington's army; and Sir
John Burgoyne, who first used 'hogsheads of sugar
to strengthen a fortification, and suffered thereby a
most' disgraceful disaster, has been ever esteemed
the ablest engineer in the British sorvioe. Theta
facts show that either the British Government is
very indulgent to the errors of its servants, or de
sired to obliterate all recollection and record of that
terrible disaster."
French Opera Comique.
The French operatic company, which will perform
at the Academy of Musio two nights next week,
commencing on Monday, consists of dramatio-vo
oalists exclusively selected from the Grand Opera
at Paris. Mad'lle Darcy, "the bright particular
star" of this troupe, is said to possess an excellent
!ohm, with a good manner, and astonishing execu.
tion. She is a bright and lively brunette, with
particularly fine eyes, and is only 22 years old.
Indeed, in this company, youth is certainly at a
premium—for the oldest member is not yet twenty
seven ! Mad'lle Anna Signior, tho best contralto
this country over produced, and with scarcely a
superior in Europe, is a member of this company,
and will make her debut; on Monday evening, as
a dramatic singer. The troupe, it may bo added,
have just come on from New York, where they had
brilliant success. They are new to this country.
TUN N. 1119 firECTACLE AT DAN RICE'S —On
Monday evening Dan Rice produced his new spec
thole of the Magic Ring, at the National, In the
presence of an immense assemblage of spectators,
who, by their enthusiastic demonstrations of ap
plause, endorsed the piece as a decided success.
The scenic and mechanical erects aro of the most
gorgeous description, the dialogue is lively, the
incidents are plentiful, the costumes and 'appoint
ments are magnificent, and the various characters
are creditably sustained. As a short-piece it
merits the highest . commendation, and may be
considered the crowning exploit of the energetic
manager, who, from the commencement of the
season, has bean untiring in his efforts to present
his patrons with attractive and unexceptionable
novelties. Tho last scene presents a display of
pageantry which has rarely been 'equalled in any
country. From the footlights the stage is filled
for a distance of two hundred feet with people and
horses, comprising knights in full suits of armor,
on horseback and on foot, standard-bearers, cow- .
tiers, and men-at-arms, presenting a spectacle of
really wonderful magnificence. The scenery in
cludes representations of some of the moat noted
natural phenomena in the world, and shows that
the artist, Mr. Hawthorne, is fully entitled to the
high reputation which he has acquired in the ex
ercise of his art. At the conclusion of the piece,
'a variety of arena performances ware given, in the
course of which Mr. Rice appeared in his oharaeter
of humorist, and was received with enthusiastic ap
plause. In a very neat speech he returned his
thanks to the audience, for the forbearance and
kindness they had manifested during the repro
mutation of the spectacle, alluded to the delays
naturally attendant upon the first performance of
so heavy a piece, and with a sly twinkle of the
eye, which proved very effective, remarked that it
was characteristic) of the one-horse show "to re
hearse before the public. Before be got through
with his speech, he actually seemed to have suc
ceeded in convincing his bearers that they bad
been highly privileged in having an opportunity, of
learning, by ocular demonstration, what they
Gould not otherwise have learned—the difficulties
attendant upon the first representation of a grand
spectacle. Tho piece is now working smoothly,
and will well repay a visit, This afternoon a
family entertainment will be given, when Herr
Cline and the full equestrian troupe will appear;
and the laughable extravaganza of " Billy But
ton " will be played.
MBROAATIIE LIBRARY COMPANY.—On Mon-
day evening; the newlyeleoted directors of tho
Mercantile Library Company held a meeting at
the hall of the corporation, and organized by
eliciting 'Milian; B. Bowen, president, and James
Lesley, Jr., secretary. The chairman pro tern.,
Joseph C. Grubb, presented a letter from Mr.
Bowen declining to take his scat in the board, on
account of his failing health, but a committee wee
appointed to wait upon him and inform him of his
election as president. Twelve hundred copies of
the annual report were ordered to be printed for
diOribution. In the matter of the money in the
board, caused by the tie at the late election, James
S. 'Gibbons •was elected, receiving all the votes
cost. The Librarian was dirented to renew the
subrerlption to the IfrestminAter Review, and pro-
ours and have bound the back numbers of that
work. A committee was appointed to report nm.
fovea for enlarging the membership, inoreasins the
fqade, and improving tile Institution.
THE PRESS.-PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1860.
Letter from 44 Occasional."
Correspondence of The Press.]
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 1800.
The last debates in the HOllllO of Representatives
have been in the nature of self-examination on the
part of Southern men into the several degrees
and shades of Democracy professed and practised
by each one of them. In this they aro stimulated
end aided by the Fouthern Opposition, who aro de
drone of malting the vagaries and inconsistencies
of the Southern alleged Democrats so clear that
the public eye cannot fail to see them. Of course
the result must be salutary, as I em sure it bas
bean refreshing, if not entertaining, as a relief
from tho dreary monotone of the Helper book.
Koitt and Miles, and others who denounced
Hickman and Hoskin as outside of the Do
mooratie fold, very naively confess that they
aro not, and never considered themselves,
bound by the organization of the party.
Whilst perorations of speeches of two hours, of four
hours, and of three days extent, invariably re
sound with sentiments of secession and disunion,
the country is at the same time told that the exist
ence of the Demooralia party is the last hoph for a
united and fraternal Confederacy of States; and
yet Southern men after Southern men, who have
eo declared, rise and deliberately proclaim that
unless a certain platform and certain candidates
aro put forward at Charleston, they will go to
work to destroy "the last hope of the coun
try." Either it is the last hope of the coon•
try or it is not. If it Is, then Southern Doff°.
orats who say that they will not vote for
Douglas if nominated upon a popular-sovereignty
platform hold themselves responsible for the de
struction of that last hope. You know the story of
the white man and the Indian who went out to
hunt together, and killed a turkey and a turkey
buzzard. Well, the Administration Democrats,
who implore in piteous tones that Democrats from
all sections shall be represented in the Charleston
Convention, command with a big voice, which does
not belong to the email minority of the party who
pin their faith to Mr. Buchanan's sleeve, that they
shall rule or ruin. They never once say " turkey"
to the larger proportion of the Democratic party.
If they leave tho Democratic organization, will they
go to the South Americans or form a now party?
If they do the latter, wo will then have the Demo
cratio party, the Republican party, the American
party, and the Firo Raters, or at the next general
election a scrub race for President.
Washington, heretofore the gay and crowded
political metropolis of the Union, is, just now,
owing to the non•organization of the II ee of
RepresentativeS, sunk in deplorablo apatly and
stagnation. At the opening of the session, the
large crowds usually attracted at the assembling
of a new Congress wore not to be seen; but it was
a general and hopeful belief that an organization
would bo effected before the Christmas holidays.
This belief, however, was not well founded ; and
the hotels, instead of having accessions to the
number of their guests, have 81000 fallen away, so
that they present the appearance whioh they
usually have during a recess of Congress—one of
comparative dullness and desertion. The mem
bers, .in the present inchoate condition of the
Hones, do not receive the salary and the mileage
which are due them, under the law, and have,
therefore, to live along economically on the
stinted means which they have brought with
them, or to resort to the shaving shops to bor
row money at a disoount and interest on their L 0.
U's, which do not serve to make them either ex
cessively good-humored or more liberal in their
outlays in the town. As a consequence, the etores
along the avenue, which have laid in large supplies
of goods of every description, are rarely frequented,
and their owners indulge in doleful lamentations
over the too palpable inactivity of the circulating
media. Placards swing in windows, and at doors,
'all over the city, announcing that "furnished
rooms aro to be let." The office-seekers who held
clerkships under the former Republican house
of Representatives—of which Mr. Sankt' was
Speaker—have been here since the commence
ment of the session, and they are now in
the last agony of despair, and almost driven
to desperation, by losing the bird they had in
hand, In coming to hunt the bird that is in the
bush. In other cities , when ono friend'accosts
another, the query is, " how d'ye do ?" but in this
metropolis the invariable interrogation is "when
do you think the nom will organize ?" Legisla
tion does not flourish, business does not flourish,
the contractors for (carrying the t mails' do not
flourish, claim agents do not flourish—nothing
flourishes, indeed, that I can think of just now,
but the credit system, and that has been worked
so long and so vigorously that the banks are be
ginning to get chary, or ordeo low in capital, on
account of the oonstant drain upon them, that
they cannot lend any more.
John J. Musser, the delegate from Nevada, has
arrived In this city. Mr. Musser is a Pennsylva
nian by birth, and although a young man, one of
the most respectable lawyers on the Pacific coast.
Re brings proofs that Nevada has a population of
fifteen thousand souls, and opinions of reliable
men that the recent discovery of the rich silver
mines of Moho° will induce the forty or fifty
thousand mon who, some year or two ago, rushed
off to Frazer river, and who eubt,cquently returned
to California on account of the poverty of the new
diggings, to emigrate to tbo Washoe mines during
the approaching spring.
Nevada is at present within the limit. , of Utah
Territory, and, from the great difference between
its people and the Mormons, and in order to secure
the administration of justice they hare been ac
eustorned to in the States, they have formed a pro
visional government, under which they live, rather
than the Territorial Government of Deseret. The
two United States Judges, and the officers appoint
ed. for Utah by the Federal Government, all re
commend to Congress the erection of Nevada into
a separate Territorial Government It is the im
pression hero that this Territory may be organized
during this session of Congress, even if Arizona,
and Dacotah, and Jefferson have to wait a while,
and the peculiar relations of its people, and the
groat distance they aro from any government,
would seem to indicate the justice and pro?riety
of such a proceeding.
It has been mooted In the Rouse that about the
last practical way in which a speedy organization
can bo effected is by resorting to secret ballot.
In that ease it is alleged that Mr. Sherman will be
elected by a largo majority, and the fear of this
will doubtless induce the Democrats to make a
flerco warfare upon any each proposition. Un
ceasing appeals aro made by the Southern mem
hers to each other that now is the time to unite
and secure everything for the South that the South
wants. The unmistakable sectional character of
these demonstrations has, to a great extent, caused
Democrats representing Northern and North
western States, who have acted with them, to con
sider for a moment whether or not the section from
which they come has not some rights, and
whether their interests, also, are not entitled
to a certain degree of respect as well as
the rights and interests of the South. The Re
presentatives from the Northern and Northwestern
sections at first exhibited a hesitation, but cow in
dicate a determination to oppose the reckless
course of Southern secession Democrats, who would
load them into the embraces of Rnow-Nothingism,
or any other ism, to secure the accomplishment or
the cndorsemeet of their peculiar and frequently
impracticable ideas. It is supposed that these
men, in onlor to effect an organization, and thus
quiet the country, would do that which not only
their conscience but their good judgment would op
pose. OCCASIONAL.
(Cotrospondenee of The Prose.]
WASIIINOTON, January 17, 1800
The watchfulness of Judge Douglas for every
thing infringing those State-rights doctrines upon
which the strength of the Union is based, is ono of
the groat accrete of his power and influence. Ills
greatest fights have been fought, and his most en
during victories have been won, on the State-rights
doctrines. Ile has over been the defender of the
rights of the States, and the advocate of that proud
sovereignty which belongs to every community.
While the late John Brown affair has agitated
politicians in and out of Congress, and given rise
to acerbities of feeling from which the most d tie
ful auguries are drawn—while all have been
worked to the highest pitch of excitement
against the outrage, none have suggested any
means to prevent its recurrence. With his
usual thoughtfulness and width of grasp when
the national character is at stake, and the
rights of individual States in jeopardy, lie Pet
himself to rattily° some measure to calm the ex
citement by preparing for future emergencies,
instead of frightening old women of all ages and
sexes In every quarter of the country by arguments
implying secession and disunion doctrines. I think
the resolutions submitted by Senator Douglas yes.
torday—whieh I reproduce, as a good thing cannot
be done too often—will give honest food for legis
lative thought, and suggest a proper means of
meeting the exigencies which some politicians truly
fear, and others delight to talk about, for the sake
of the excitement.
"Resolved, Th,.t the Committee on the 9 toliciary he
instructed to report a bill for the protection of each
State and Territory of the Union against Invasion by
the authorities or Inhabitants of uny other State or
Territory, and for the suppression and punishment of
conspiracies or combinations in any State or Territory,
with intent to invade, assail, or molest the Government,
inhabitants, property, or institutions of any State or
Territory of the Union."
A measure on this basis will be equally effectual
against such outrages no the Missouri•rufan inva
sions of Kansas as the Invasion of Virginia by the
John Browns.
After a considerable waste of time, consequent
upon the absence of a nu tuber of Representatives
on the Administration's side, and the mene‘uvring
of Governor Winslow to kill time until they arrived,
Ron John Hutchins, of Ohio, who obtained the
floor yesterday afternoon, addromcd himself, fur
the first time, to the settlement of the dilemma
into which the whole city it plunged by the new
organization of thislfouse. Ile had quietly looked
on, and voted, but he thought a way was indicated
by which the difficulty could be overcome. Pre.
glom to coming to this point, the honorable gen
tleman, who is the successor of Joshua it. Gid
dings, thobght, with some gentlemen on the other
side, that there were many gentlemen not fit to be
Speaker. Ho did not believe that those who sup•
ported the pro•slavery, contract• Jobbing policy of
the present Administration wore fit for tho poet
lion; nor did ho believe that any gentleman who
was in favor of the 1-o-opening of the slave-trade,
or who would tome Kansas into the Union against
her will, or upon a Constitution which did not re
flect the will of her people, was fit to occupy the
Speaker's chair. But, while thinking thus, he
would not think it right to introduoe a resolution
prescribing how any Representative should vote.
Moreover, ho scarcely thought it decorous in a nth
nority to offer a resolution, saying who was fit or
unfit to be voted for. After giving his sentiments
on " that 'ar," the honorable gentleman read from
the Constitution, to wit: that the House "shall
choose a Speaker and other officers," the scanner of
choosing the "Speaker and other officers" being
left to the House.
Ilerclerael Wasbburno, Jr., of Maine, popped up
with a book full of precedents in favor of the plu
rality rule. !Allison, of Virginia, tackled the per
tinacious little man from Maine, to whose aid lion.
Curtis, of lowa, volunteered—a generosity on his
part which was speedily imitated on the other side
by Percher Miles.
Tho gentleman from Ohio had to politely protest
against this use of the time which rightly belonged
to him, at which thoro was a general subsiding on
both sides. But Maine IVashburne is not easily
" bluffed off," as the phrase is. Book in bend, like
alittle soldier with is big musket, ho stood up bog
ging his friend to lot him " pitch into" his enemy.
Leave was granted, and on he went with a velocity
quite startling. When he got through—without
stumbling in tho least, and seemingly in as full
breath as when ho sot out—Mr. Ilutobins ro
sumed.
Ile prooooded to nrguo in favor of the plurality
rule, on the basis of the extract which he road
from the Constitution. That it wee a oonetitu•
tional mode of electing a Speaker ho re
garded as beyond the peradventure of a doubt.
Ito thought it ridiculous that his party would
allow a minority en the other side to go on
any further. Thorn wero some gentlemen—
whose talents ho could envy though ho could
not imitate—who worn determined that no or
ganization should take pined. In this connection
ho alluded to the doelnrations of l'ugh, of Ala
bama, that ho would, if ho could, perpetuate
dineord. Mr. Hutchins, who is a thin, pale
faced, amiable gentleman, [felt that his party
could do anything (they liked. It was time to
organize. They had given six weeks rope to the
Adininistrationists, who had used it very effec
tually in hanging themselves ; and nothing re
mains—quoth Alho Lphilanthro plc Hutchins—for
us, as Christian gentlemen, but to cut them down
and give them the benolit of decent political burlal.
He reoommended this con rso:to his party as a sani
tary measure, ns the exposure of so many dead
bodies was not calculated to improve tho health of
the House.
A motion to proceed to the election of Speaker
met with a prompt shower of dilatory motions and
calls for the roll from the Administration side.
Considerable, very considerable, skirmishing took
place, with any amount of single and double com
bats, as the melo-dramatists have it, the chief
actors being Washburn°, the Maine member of the
trio, and Houston, of Alabama, Winslow oeoanton•
ally taking a turn at " two up and two down."
This continued to the mail-hour.
Tho Co»stitutton and public printer have been
up to-day in the Senate. Senator Brown, of Mis
sissippi, went into the fight with the fearless energy
and honest independence for which he is well
known. He denounced General Bowman and the
Constitution generally, in a much forcer manner
than Haskin or Hickman If we were to have an
organ, ho desired that it should be a decent one.
The Constitutton, pretending to be Demooratio,
had assailed him, ant published a letter written by
a prominent Opposition gentleman to a publio
meeting in Memphis, which was extremely offensive
to the Demooraoy of Mississippi.
In referring to the twenty thousand dollars, ho
declared the affair in utter and disgraceful viola
tion of law; Bowman had become interested in the
public printing while superintendent over it. lie
denounced such conduct as a penitentiary offence.
He hurled his contempt and scorn at such an organ,
and declared it despicable.
Senator Hale asked the Senator from Mississippi
if persons higher than General Bowman wore not
at the time cognizant of that which ho so bitterly
denounced.
Brown replied that the Attorney General tn
have been, and was aware of it.
NVan thera nobody atilt bigbor !quoriod Halo, to
which Brdwn reviled by a shrug.
Bigler is now defending Bowinnn.
Letter front Harrisburg.
_
(Correepondenoe of The Prose.]
HARRISBORO, JEltil. 17
One would suppose that the present condition of
the city passenger railway stook market, and the
foot that all the eligible claims have been "staked
out,". would be a wet blanket upon the mania that
possessed every person who visited Harrisburg last
winter. This is only true In part. A certain de
gree of madness still exists. To•day a third bill
for the same route was read in place in the Senate,
by Mr. Parker. It is entitled "An act to incorpo
rate the Metrotrolitan Passenger Hallway Com
pany." The eorporators aro Harman Yerkes,
James Appleton, Stephen Coulter, Thos. Heath,
Wm. H. Kemble. Chas. Megargee, Alex. H. Free
man, Henry E. Wallace, George M. Hill, Jacob
Smith, R. C. Markley, Benj. Stratton, Prod. M.
Tarr, Wm. H. Kerrigan, and Joseph M. Thomas.
It begins on Broad street, at the Intersection of
Federal, and runs to Montgomery avenue, thane°
across to Twelfth street; down Twelfth to Federal,
and across Federal to Broad, with the power, any
time in live years, to continue It north and south,
to any point within the city limits. Capital stook,
six thousand shares, of $5O each. Bonds to the
amount of ono hundred and fifty thousand dollars
are authorized to be issued, bearing interest at
seven per cont. per annum. This bill Is engineered
by Herman Yerkes, the defeated candidate of the
Republicans for messenger of the Senate. It is a
close corporation, and does not ask leave or license
of Councils for occupying the streets. The same
bin was road in the Houle.
Mr. Connell, an not compelling property holders
along any lino, road, or street, to build a footway
to lead to the nearoat passenger railway, if peti
tion la made to tho Commissionors of Highways.
If tho ownor of tho property refuso, tho supervisor
is to make the footway and charge the cost to the
ownor.
Mr. Dunlap, a bill " to exempt from sale or exe
cution the homestead of a householder having a
faintly." It exempts from levy for debt a Muse
occupied as a residence, of the value of $l,OOO, In
addition to what is now exempt by law, and this
exemption is to continuo after the death of the
debtor until the youngest child is twenty-one years
.Id and the death of the widow. Six jurors, sum
monad by the Pherl IT, are to determine whether the
property is mere or less then $l,OOO In value. If
any lot and buildings have boon declared a home.
goad under the provisions of this act, then It onn
not bo sold or leased for a longer term than one
year, but reserved for the 11E0 of the fancily—unless
the wife give a deed. or unless ono thousand dollars
is paid over for it, to be invested In other property
for the use of the
"An act rotating to landlords and tenants"
woe read in place by Mr. Sheppard. It provides
that in all proceedings under the 12th and IJth
sections of the act of March 21, 1772, entitled " an
act for the sato of goods distrained for rent, and to
secure such goods to the persons distrainlng the
same, for the better security of rents, and for the
purposes therein mentioned," the two justices
therein mentioned shall summon six freeholdore
instead of twelve, to reecho $1 per day instead of
$1.50 for their services. The sheriff Is to have a
foe of $lO for his services. Heretofore the expense
has been very great, smoothing like $l5, and the
object of this Is to reduce it about ono half. It
acorns like a reasonable and just reform.
The resolutions approving of the course of the
Opposition At C.'s in standing by John Sherman
were up in the House, and Mr O. H. P. Kinney,
of Bradford, spoke upon them clearly and forcibly.
In the course of his romance he read, from the
Journal of the House of 1847, a resolution, which
was introduced by the notorious Victor E. Plolett,
now a red-mouthed Lecompton Democrat, in these
words:
11'1u - rots, The existing war with Mexico may
result in tho acquisition of now territory in the
Union;
And li r ksteds, Measures aro now pending in
Congress, having in view tho appropriation of
money, and the conferring authority upon the
treaty-making power to this end : therefore,
Resolved, That our Senators, and our Ito•
presontatives in Congress be requested to vote
against any monsuro whatever by which territory
will accrue to the Union, unless, as a part of the
fundamental law upon which any compact or
treaty for this purpose is based, slavery or invol
untary servitude, except for crime, shall be forever
prohibited.
They were taken up in the Sennto, on motion of
Mr. Bigler, whore vote is recorded in their favor.
At the time these men, who are now the leaders of
the Buohanan party in Pennsylvania, were in favor
of prohibiting slavery in the Territories„ you were
battling their doctrines, on the ground that it was
not the province of Congress, but the people of the
Territories; and it is not astonishing that you
should be opposed to them now, when they are
fighting with all their little might the doctrine of
popular sovereignty. PENN.
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XXXVITII CONGRESS.--FIRST SESSION.
U. S. Cartror„ WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.
SENATE.
A communioation was received from the Boren
ry of War.
Mr. SUMMER, of Massaohusetts, introduced a bill
supplementary to the act of 1851, relative to the li
abilities of sbip-ownors. Referred.
Mr. CAMMON, of Pennsylvania, introduced a
bill for the relief of the widow of Gen. Fenger F.
Smith. , . .
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Mr. Masosi, of Virginia, introduced a memorial
from the Alexandria and Washington Rallroal
Company, asking permission to bring the road
storms the Long Bridge, to connect with the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad.
Mr. Bunn!, of Louisiana, from the select com-
. _
lattice, reported back a bill to prohibit the circula
tion, to the District of Columbia, of bills under
twenty dollars, with the recommendation that It be
passed.
Mr. Moira. of Mississippi, corrooted a state.
meta In his remarks on the 11 of January, which
represented him no saying that the four MilliOha of
Southern slaves occupied n higher position socially,
morally, And physically, then any other laborers
on the face of the globe. What ho said was, that
their position was superior to that of the same race
in any quarter of the globe.
The boar having arrived for the oloction of
Printer of the Senate,
Mr. BROWN said, that as he did net intend to
vote for the nominee, (Mr Bowmen,) ho would
give his reasons Tho first was entirely personal
to himself. Tho Constaletton had, in insulting and
discourteous terms. discussed the speech delivered
by him before the Mississippi Legislature last fall,
without permitting his renders to coo what had
been said. Ho did not wish this to control the
vote of others. In the second place, the letter of
Mr. Sneed, a prominent Opposition gentleman of
Mississippi, to a meeting at Memphis, was pub
lished in the Constitution, while his speech was
excluded. Tho letter of Mr. Sneed was most offen
sive to the Democratic party. Ills State, therefore,
on party grounds was not bound' to support Mr.
Bowman.
Ilk third obiention Iva% that he hal beard and
bettered that the atnlootate edi , or of the COIISIIII6-
!WI wee an unnataralized foreigner, and yet be
undertakes to instruct him as to his duty. Ile
thought hum not the proper person to edit the na
tional organ of the Democracy. To he set on by
such a man was snore than his Southern blood
could bear.
The fourth objection woe that Mr. Bowman
In mistime of getting the printing had bargained
It away. lle pronounced this disreputable. 110
knew that he denied it. but not in such a shape as
to convince him. Ile showed that such a prop°•
sal was in violation of the law, which requires that
the public printer should execute the work him•
sell', and should withhold hie vote on that ground.
lie had nn objection to its being sold out in ad
vance by G. W. Bowman.
The fifth objection was the gravest of all. He
charged that Mr. Bowman, while superintendent
of public printing, in violation of the law, became
interested in the public printing. In April last,
Mr. Bowman, then being the superintendent, en•
tend Into a contract with Mr. Wendell, by which
the former took the Union establiehment. the
latter paying $20,0110 to hint as long as he (Wen•
doll) should he public printer. He received at the
time $.3,000, on a contract having n direct refer
ence to the public printing. Tho act of Bow
man was either gross corruption or gross stupidity.
IN did not know that it wee necessary to have an
organ, but if it woe, we should have a decent
one. He never would vote money out of the
Treasury to sustain this ricketty Consist/Won.
This was not the only money paid out for papers.
He had heard that the Philadelphia Penn vigra
nian had received 515.000, and the Argue 00,0110.
If Mr. Wendell, who did the printing, why might
not the architect of the Capitol, the stone-cutters,
and act forth, be called on to contribute to these
worthese vagabond newspapers' Others might do
as the chosl?
e ; he would wash his skirts of these
dirty =sections. He knew that it would be said
thatthe office was nnprofltable. and therefore Mr.
Wendell paid Mr. Bowman to take it off his hands.
Lint could lie not have got rid of it chenper? had
it thrown into the Potowaa? The truth wee, that
Mr. Wendell hod been compelled, out of his labor,
to sustain this thing called the "organ," which
was not one. Ha s!iurned and despised the wholo
concern.
Mr. HALE. of Now Hampehire, asked Mr. Brown
If any member of the Government know of the
transantion.
Mr. BROWN Slid that a latter on the su%joet waa
addrented to the Attornoy General, and of courso
he knew.
Mr. Ifitut. Did not one a peg higher than the
Attorney General know
Mr. BROWN. I can't say.
Mr. BIGLER, of Pennsylvania, entered a protest
nsraimd the Inference that the President or his Ca
hinot Instigated or advised transactions by which
money could bo improperly taken from the Trea
sury. The press teemed with this scandal, and it
was limo that it was answered. lie denied that
the President nr the heads of departments were
responsible for the money paid out for printing.
The late separated the matter entirely from them.
If exorbitant prices are paid, Congress is raspon
ethic. They aro all fixed by law. Whore, then, is
the justification for these broad imputations on the
President ?
Mr. IlttowN said that the Senator drew largely
on his imagination. Ito had said nothing about
the President.
EZIM RICIIAIIDff
Mr. pIfiLER said he had no desire to do the Sen
ator injustice. Ito had alluded more particularly
to the general clamor on this subject. Ile contin
ued In defence of the Preiident and heads of ile•
part:vents. Ito then referred to Mr. Bowman,
wham - he had known for twenty yee.rs, end always
bore an excellent oharastor. for integritr. lie tro•
fusedextra pay from the Pennsylvania Legislature
after the Aleximin war, and exposed to President
Pierce, on a certain occasion, an attempt made to
bribe him while superintendent of the public
printing. lie was vigilant and anxious to protect
tho Treasury against peculation. The Committee
on Printing had the fullest confidence in his
integrity. lie restated the prattioe of don.
ble compensation while in office. Ile ex•
plainer' Mr. Bowman's contract with Ale.
Wendell, stating that he resigned the superin
tendency when he Made the contract, but held the
office a abort time longer In order to superintend,
by the request of the Secretary of the Interior,
some contracts for engraving. lie (Mr. Bigler)
also had road a letter from Attorney General Black
advising Air Bowman to make a contract with Air.
Wendell, which he regarded moo a purelyprivate
business transaction. Mr. Bigler assorted that the
law had been observed in every particular by the
President and heads of departments. The titan
lion of is bargain between Mr. Bowman and Mr
Wendell was a private one, and ono in which the
Senate had no business to interfere.
Mr. Baotou had read the account of General
Bowman himself as to the bargain.
Mr. Ham: wished to know if particular IlOWSpit
hers wore designated that were to share in tho
plunder this year, whether the same old ones or n
new set.
Mr. Bowman's letter was read.
Mr. BROWN thought that, if Secretary Thompson
knew what this contract of General Bowman was,
then,ho must have advised Mr. Bowman to violate
the law. But ho did not think the Secretary did
know of it. lie oared not who advised Mr. Bow
man. Ho charged that Mr. Bowman had violated
the law by being superintendent of printing while
ho had an interest in the public printing. And if
tho President and his Ssecretariem advised him to
continuo in office, knowing of his contract with
Wendell, thee they advised him to violate the law.
If the Secretary of tho Interior advised Mr. Dow•
man, knowing the facts, ho denounced his advice,
notwithstanding their long friendship.
Mr. Bincen claimed that Mr. Bowman had not
violated the low nt all.
Mr, FITCH, of Indiana, Wished to absolve the
Attorney General from any collusion in the matter.
When he gave his advice ho supposed that Gen
Bowman had resigned.
Mr. 13rtosys had no doubt that this was the fact ;
but it did not touch the question whether hi r. Bow
man knew he woe violating the law of the country.
Ile must hove known it it he could read Iris com
missions. lie must have violated the law know•
ingly and deliberately.
Mr. Davie thought his colleague woe led away
by his feelings. Ono would suppose some flagrant
not had been committed. Tho law is,that tho
su
perintondeut of public printing shall not be inte
rested in oho piddle printing. A newspaper has
been transferred to Mr. Bowman, and it was of no
consequence to how where Wendell got the money.
The lunacy could not have been made while Air.
Bowman retained his place as superintendent of
printing. The purpose of the law was to prevent
corruption on the part of tin superintendent. In
this case it is shown that Mr. Bowman only re
mained in the office for a few weeks, and did not
settle any accounts connected with the public
printing nt that time. Tltis $20,1100 was not given
to Mr. Bowman exclusively. fn this contract
nothing woe said of the printing for the Senate, but
it was executive work that character which can
bo sent out of the dist" lot. Wes tide i oting money
out of the Treasury
Air.ltiwiia expliiined that ho complained be•
cause the mon who did the work got :„•,20,000 less
than the law allowed him, and that it scent to the
man who it'd n o thi ng .
Mr. DA era explained that it WAS Plot a nisi tor of
legislation whether this man got too touch or too
little. Ile thought the question of the atsoeiate
editor had nothing to do with the matter.
Mr. Bums tf said that 110 objected to a mast not
naturalized being the editor of the organ of the
llentocratio party.
A long colloquy ensued between Messrs. Davis
and Brown as to the soundness of the Constitutron
loot year,
Mr. II %LE said ho hoped to get Kano light on the
subject, but bait about given up, and mooed that
the Senate adjourn
An objection being matte, tho 'notion was with.
drawn.
Air. CLAY. of Alabamn, said if the election was
prested at tt is time, lie blond,' not veto for Air.
Bois mon., 110 thought that the matter should 1.0
investigathd, and he should offer a resolution that
n committee bo oppointed to investigate the matter
Ho concluded by offering a resolution to that effect
Mr HALE hoped that the rcsolutifei of inquiry
would hove a widow scope There nele other
charges against Air. Bowman Ile wanted to know
whether it trfla Olio of the eonditions of the contract
that $20,000 should be paid to ono paper, Slfi,ooo
to another, and $O,OOO to another, is ith the know
ledge of the Attorney General. it is sal I
the rest of the Administration ilia not know of it
then, yet ho thought it was blithe 1 that they did
know of It immediately idler. Ite looked upon
the latter charge As a most Set ions one.
Mr. JOHNSON, of Arkansas, was opp..seit to g oing
Into an investigntion. Ile was ready to elect a
printer, and then, If the charges Isere made and
proved. he was ready to expel him.
Mr. KING, of New York, was astonished to see
any . disposition to cover this matter up, and check
an investigation.
Mr. Jonas(); of Arkansas, did not wish to do
that, lie woe reedy to iliveitigeto all charges.
Mr. FIRFSIINDEN, of Maine, thought it was too bail
to make the Republicans listen to this family quar
rel. It would be better fir them to settle it among
themselves.
After some furthor dismission, Air. Clay's reso
lution was withdrawn.
A motion to adjourn woo mode and lost, and the
Senate proceeded to n ballot for printer, with the
following result •
Whole number of votes -03
Mr. Bowman received 27
Mr. Bowman was declared elected.
Tho Senate then adjourned
notiqt: OF ItEPRESENTATI
There being n slim attendance on the opening, a
call of the 'louse wee ordered.
Mr PENNIINTOV, of New Jeloey, willutraw loq
resolution propo,ing th , sll !alit) , role lin did
so, he said, to avoid confusion,
Mr. Ilerentas, of Ohio, the successor of Mr.
Oiddings, concurred with his political friends that
the discussion of party measures anterior to on or
ganization, Is out _of place and out of order. It
hes been conducted in exceedingly bad taste, to
use no harsher term. The Republican party,
with which he woe proud to net, and the people of
tho free States; had been rudely, ho might say
shalueleady, assailed Their principles and acts
have boon grossly misrepresented; their motives
and patriotism rudely impeached, and their citi-
Tens been denounced as worthy of the gallows, for
frankly expressing their constitutional rights on
the sulijeot of slavery. A resolution hat been
introduced hero saying that any persm who did
a certain thing was unfit to be Speaker. There
were a great many men unfit to be Speaker. Iris
opinion woe, that any man who pursues a pro sla
very policy is politically unfit to be Speaker, and
so is any man who believe, in the right of reopen
ing the African slave hula, or opposes the admis
sion of Kansas into the Union under her recently
adopted Constitution. But it would ho entirely
out of order fur him to introduce u resolution to
this effect. Ito denied the right of the minority or
majority to pre , s.ribe a rule by whioh his vote for
Speaker is to be controlled or repudiated. Gen
tlemen are hero to determine by their votes who
are fit or unfit to ho bpoaker, and that man who
can receive a majority of voles, in any way the
Haute may see proper to adopt, is alt to be Speaker.
The majority of tho House want en organization
The country in sick at heart with theca oratorical
and poletuto exorcises.
The HOMO, ho said, could be organized by the
adoption of the plurality rule, the propriety and
constitutionality of which he proposed to argue.
Air. W.tvitnuast, of Maine, arg ued that the
election of a Speaker is a privileged question, a rid
overruled all others. Ho referred to the action
of Senator Clinginen, of North Carolina, in support
of the plurality rule.
Mr. Conria, of lowa, said the House has the
right to designate the means by which a Speaker
may he elected, and tniAlit select the tallest or the
' smallest man for that post.
Messrs. Mit.i.sov, of Virginia, and Mit,Ea, of
South Carolina, said a few words against the
plurality rule.
Mr. Hermits.; resumed, asking whether the
nous° will adopt the plurality rule, or go without
an organization A majority believe this a consti
tutional fatale of ort- ' snizing the House. They did
not ask Uwe who thought it unconstitutional to
vote for it. li,, regretted to ray there is a deter
mined minority here—ft handful—who do not de
sirs an orgamcation. It was remarked by Mr.
Pugh, of Alabama, that if he had his way lie would
perpetuate this disorder. Mr. Hutchins further
ndvooatod the adoption of the plurality rule, ray
ing the country demands an organization There
Is a commercial paralysis throughout the length
and breadth of the land, and the public creditors
are suffering There was n necessity for more of
the "By the Eternal !" spirit. It need only to bo
said that the Ilona° shall organize and it will be
done. In conclusion, he moved that the House
proceed to the election of a Speaker m yr; yore, and
the person having the largest number thrill ho
Speaker of the Louse. lie moved the previous
t unction.
Mr. Wtssrow, of North Carolina, and others ob
toted.
Mr. 1)AVII , 9(Y1, ol Louhiana, moved n can of the
otme.
It was (Wide , ' in the negative by three seniority.
The Clerk noel the question recurred on newel
ing the demand for the previous question.
Mr. Wisst.ow raised a point oQorder.
Mr. Housrox, of Alabama, contended that the
resolution was not before the House, not basing
been rend by the Clerk.
The Clerk rem irked that as several gentle men
bild objected to the resolution, be would put the
question in this form: Is the motion of Mr. Hut
chins in order ?"
Mr. REM: 01, Of Texas, and Mr. BARKSDALE, of
Mississippi, severally insisted that all the other
pending questions must first be disposed of before
acting on this
Mr. Wxsitoenx, of Maine, briefly argued that
the lloure - has no right to entertain any proposi
tion except the election of Speaker.
Mr Crum asked whether Mr. Reagan would
vote to lay all the pending propositions on the
table, so as to have a clear course.
Mr. IIi:WAN replied that he bad no authority
from 1114 friends to agree to that suggestion.
Mr. 1101STON again argued that the pending
MMr.must first be disposed of, and asked
r. Washburn, of Maine, whether he did not,
prior to Mr. flanks' election, vote for certain reso
lutions..
Mr. W %martyr did not recollect.
Mr. IIovSTOS wanted to refresh his recollection.
Mr. Waanotmx had no doubt the only business
in order was the election of a Speaker.
Mr. BURSETT, of Kentucky, wished to be In
! formed how Mr. Washburn would dispose of Mr.
Montgomery's resolution, declaring Mr. Corwin
temporary Speaker, and the other propositions
pending.
Mr. W.katinenn replied that the motion to proceed
to the election of Speaker takes precedence of all
others.
Mr. lIVIINETT referred to the records to show
that, prior to Mr Ban election, Mr. Washburn
voted on a series of resolutions, offered by lit.
Dunn, declaring that portions holding certain po
litical sentiments wore not It to bo Speaker. lie
did this to show Mr. Wa4hburn'o inconsistency.
Mr. W.turamix replied that it was not important
whether ho was'consistent or net, but it was im
portant that ho should be right
Mr llorsros, of Alabama, said Mr. Clark's re
solution, now pending, declared that the man who
endorsed Helper's book, which counsels treason
and murder, was unfit for Speaker; that was not
tho case with Mr Dunn's resolutions.
Mr. Wastiarnv replied that by voting on the
latter ho did not commit himself to any point of
order.
Mr. DAvinsov, of Louisiana, wanted to know
whether Mr. 'Washburn had over read in the
spoiling book the story of the former and lawyer,
and the ex and bull [Laughter.]
Mr. SICKLLN, Of New York, said noquestion of
order was made when Mr. Clark, of Missouri, of
fered his resolution, and therefore they had the
right to assume that it was properly before the
House, and the only way it could be got rid of was
by a motion to lay on the table, or by a tljrect tote.
lie argued that a practicable rule must bo adopted
in order to enforce an election of Speaker by the
majority. Ito then explained his proposition. MR
resolution provides that " the House now proceed
to the election of a Speaker, rive rove—and if upon
tho fleet call of the vote, no one shall have a ma
jority, (a quorum being present,) then from those
hating the largest number (not exceeding three)
the House will proceed to make a choice by a se
cond vote ; and if neither have a majority, then,
from the two highest on the list, the House will
proceed to a choice for Speaker. That if upon the
third vote the said two persons shall receive en
equal Panther, the Ilouse will continuo tot ote for
I one or the other of the 3111110 two persons until One
' of theta shall receive a majority; nod that pending
the election, and until a choice bo made, there shall
be no debate." Ile said the problem of organiza
tion will not be solved until certain Southern Op
positionibts anti anti-Looomptonitti be brought to
do use between the Republican and Democratic
uominee. Ito submitted that his plan woe lamb>.
cons to the plan prescribed by the Constitution in
the event of a failure by the people to elect a Pre
4dent and Vice President It was expedient, sa
lutary, and would lead to a certain result lie
would take the earliest convenient occasion to offer
it to the House.
Mr. CLARIC, of New York, said that the proposi
tion was Impracticable—there was no mode to en
force it.
Mr. RICAO to, of Texas, approved of the spirit of
Mr. Sickles' resolution, but as Mr Clark had said
there was no practicable way of its enforcement.
it addressed itself to the fat orable consideration of
the members, anti if others would consent to chide
by it ho would do likewise. lie suggested that the
resolution of Mr. Hutchins be withdrawn, and
that the House now proceed to a vote for Speaker.
Mr. WASIIIIVRX, of Maine, asked whether Mr.
Reagan and his friends would consent, after such
a vote, that the resolution should be renewed.
Mr Re WAN had no authority to speak for them.
Mr. lie 0:1'11, of North Carolina, moved that the
Rouse proceed to a vote for Speaker
Mr. Euor, of Massachusetts, objected
Mr. Ra.tvcu said that the House should make an
effort to elect in the ordinary way. It was apps
rent to the House that Mr. Hutchins' resolution
could not be voted on for a great length of time.
Mr. TOMPHIXS of Ohio, inquired whether Mr.
Branch thought that a vote would revolt in an elec
tion
Mr. linen believed not, but there was nothing
like trying.
Mr. 'Wnsnorns, of Maine, asked why the Demo.
erotic vide of the House would not consent that
Mr. Hutchins' resolution should be renewed if
temporarily withdrawn for a vote.
Mr. Bn twit replied that a great many gentle
men on the Democratic aide entertain the opinion
that the plurality rule is a violation of the Con
stitution, nod will never give their t invent to it.
Mr. Restotis renewed his motion that the HOMO
proceed to an election l'int Tore for Speaker.
This was objected to by several gentlemen on
the Republican silo
Mr. Iltyauns, of Pennsylvania, said they had
now come to a dead ba3k. a point they might no
well have reached four weeks ago The Southern
minority say they pill not subwit to a majority.
Mr. Bto can six, of Mississippi. you misstate
their position.
Mr. Moot AN would repeat whist ho hod said,
and that so distinctly that none can misapprehend.
Tho declaration hoe been made here by more than
ono Southern gentleman that they are determined
to resist the will of the mnjority by mill Parlia
mentary in well as other means.
Mr WissLow, of North Carolina, explained that
they would resist the vote on the plurality rule
until a veto be taken on Mr. Clark's, of Missouri,
resolution.
Mr. HICK \I so unlersteod that this would be re•
sisted by dilatory motions, and said that the
Northern Democrats had joined the Southern
Democrats in the determination not to unsay the
plurality rule to be voted on under any cheum
denims The point is therefore reached when the
minority are resolved to disregard the will of the
majority and pro, eta them from manifesting their
wish. The Southern members with some Deno
crate will Deter let the Home organize
Mr. Bann, of New York, said that the Northern
Democrats will speak for themselves The gentle•
man might speak for those who ran away from the
Demoorney for a mess of pottage
Mr picas, so. They a ill got stronger gruel on
this side of the Douse The Northern men tiro
controlled by the Southern men to prevent the
adoption of tiny rule
Mr. B tuts repeated that no Southern gentlemen
had controlled soy Northern man The gentle
111,111 should not place hiss in a false pojtion.
Mr. Mel:111N said 110 could prove that Northers
men are thus eontrolled, and he should neSer tasor
another ballot for Speaker until he sync ,01H , 111 , 1
flog a change had taken place in the minds of gen
lemen on ell sides, or until the plurality rule or
..0100 other analo t rons ono be adapted.
Mr. afe CI, Ell 'O4IP, of Illinois, said Mr Iliek•
man's insolence was unbearable. 13y what aunt,
tity did Dm gentleman from Pennsvh ard t speak
co he did lie was not one of the Democrats. al
though ho pretended to be. This pretension was
unfounded. Ile wet not a Democrat, but n recre
ant—a traitor to the Democratic party. Applswe
on the Domooratio side 1 We disown and repudi
ate him. The gentleman from Pennsylvania im
puted what was false alien ho said that Northern
men are controlled by Southern men This charge
-mild emanate only from a man who tt controlled
and is the slave and mstrumint of others Mr.
Ilickman has boned all points of tie' political com
pass. Ile first denouncol tienerol ,Inakson.
Mr. liteauts asked Mr MeClermind to give
way for a moment
Mr. McCt Twins'', sternly Not a word'
(A voice Ito to t h e Itlmblican side where you
belong )
Mr MeCt.r.lisn - so further spoke of Mr Ilick•
alleged poßNenl inconsistencies, end said
the latter was a follower of Seward, and a supple
instrument in the bonds of the Republican party
Ile hail bettered all parties and principles, and
now nn ,i et tool; to CYCIei:ThIIOCEPOISIIID °ler Demo
'lids Ile stated his olvetions to Mr Sherman,
but tbs. Mr Sherarm Wag infinitely prefera
ble to Mr. Dielocan!Applause I
This Clerk ropiested gentlemen to keep order
and Dot encourage applause in the galleries
Mr. PRYOR began to reply to Mr. Hickman, IT ,
marking that what the latter had said was false
'Sensation.]
Mr blit.r.sost, of Virginia, called his colleague
to order, stating that ho could be torero without
bcine unparliamentary.
Mr. PRYOR said ho knew only the plain Anglo.
Saxon tongue, and repented that Mr. Ilickman'a
statement was false.
Mr. Mita.soN. I repeat the point.
Mr. KEITT, of South Carolina, I repeat that ell
enah questions should ha settled outside of the
Mr. PRYOR defende,l the Democrat.= from the
charge of being faction 4, raying that the Renubli•
cone hove not. as claimed, the majerity We, he
added, are in the mnjority, nod bore shown it by
thirty odd ballot;.
lCries from the Republican aiile--Try it. We
reskt tourpation.l
Mr. ilit l`t The gentleman raises a question
oC veracity with me.
Mr. Pam'. I say, dietinetly, that the elate
meet is false'
Mr. 111CK51.1 . i. And I distinctly so understood
you. Mr. lliokrnan said to Mr Pryor, and all
othore who thought Ili the latter did, that he should
nut deport from his tenet of propriety, nor suffer
himself to be diverted from his eclf•respect, nor
forfeit the good opinion of his people—lf he pos
sessed it—by joining in an issuo With him in the
court Mr. Pryur might prefer. Ile did not revog
ni3o that flo a tribunal of the country. lle had
made tilt, declarntion, and desired It should stand
If there woo n doubt at to its truthfulness, let the
. .
truth he determined by a tribunal of more general
extent than the gentlemen prefers—he meant the
country
Mr. Pnyon. Does tho gentleman signify the
rihunal
Mr. Menu ty I understand precise!) , what kind
of n tribunal it i; intended to bring me Into here.
Mr l'itron. I can lissom the gentleman and
the House that I meant no imitation or menace to
n personal combat. Ili4 vivid imagination created
the peril. lLnughtcr I I merely invoked the
record.
Mr. Ificatral. Then, the gentleman should
have been more guarded. When Southern gen
tlemen make use of such language it can be under
stood but in one way. I any new that he cannot
try any quebtion with me in his court , I prefer to
selectory own tribunal. I hale been expecting
that such remarks would come I am only sur
prised that they did not come at an earlier day.
Mr. BATIKSDALB. Because you deserved it'
(Laughter.) •
Mr. lIRK , IAN maid his remarks were without
personal reference to any one. lle would reply to
the question of veracity. It was no anawer to bin
argument to make a personal assault.
Mr. Wilts.., of Ilississippt. said be could 7.. ct
undertake to Fettle the question between Slenere
Hickman and Pryor. Ile concurred entirely with
his di , tinguished friend from South Carolina (Mr.
llcitt) that all such questions ought to be nettled
outside of the Mouse.
Without concluding hiq remark*, he gave way
for a 'notion to adjourn, which prevailed.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE
lIARRISEURO, January 17, 1860
SENATE.
Xlen+ll.. THDHCHON. YARDLEY, SCHINDEL, Genoa,
Rt vtinitrono And PENNy, each presented petitions
for an alteration in the license laws relative to
restaurants and eating saloons
Mr. CONNELL presented one petition, Mr PAR
KER two. Mr Stttrn, Mr. MAIM:LIS two from citi•
acne of Philadelphia for a law fur the better regu•
lotion of the macssment and collection of taxes and
municipal claims in the city of Philadelphia.
Messrs. DELL, GREGG, RUTHERVORD. SCHELL,
and Neale presented petitions asking for an in•
ercased appropriation to the training school for
idiotic end feeble minded children at Media.
Mr. PARKER read in place a bill to Incorporate
the Metropolitan Passenger Railway Company of
Philadelphia
Mr: CONNELL, a further supplement to the Con
solidation act.
The bill for the revision of the penal code of the
State was, on motion, referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
Several other local bills were introduced.
The Senate thet resumed, on a second reading,
the consideration of Mr. Bell's resolutions relative
to a temporary organization of Congress, and, after
further debate, they were negatived—yeas 9;
nays n.
The members absent or not voting were: Blood.
of Clarion ; Finney, of Erie; Ketcham, of Luterne ;
McClure, cf Franklin; Palmer, of SAuylkill ;
Sobell, of Somerset; and Turoey, of Westmore
land.
The Senate than adjourned.
The Speaker laid before the House a retort from
the Auditor General, in reference to the Eubject of
uniform reports from railroad oompanie.s
The Judiciary Committee reportel advenely
upon the b it permitting justice 3 of the peace to re
tain their dockots when retiring from office.
The same commitee reported favorably upon the
bill providing for the reduction of the State tax.
Quito a number of bill. of a local character,
were reported as committed. The following were
reported with amendments •
An act to incorporate the Fox Chase and Frank
ford Railroad Company.
A Supplement to the act incorporating the Point
Breeze Park Association
Au act to incorporate the Penrose Ferry Plank
Road Company.
The committee appointad to enter into &contract
for printing the Legislative Record •eported that
the contract had been awarded to Messrs. George
Bergner Co., at seven dollars per page. The
report was adopted.
Mr. Itinoway. of Philadelphia, read in place
nn act incorporating the Metropolitan Passenger
Railroad Company. The bill authorises the lay
ing of a track on Broad street, smith to Federal ,•
thence to Twelfth; thence to Montgomery; and
thence to the place of beginning. Referred.
The bill to change the name of the Pennsylvania
and Lehigh Zinc Company, and reduce the capital
st.,ck, passed finally.
Mr. PR ESSLY read in place a supplement to the
act to incorporate the Allegheny Gee Company.
Also, a supplement to the act to incorporate the
Pittsburg Bridge Company.
Air. Espy', a bill to incorporate the Pittsburg
and Mansfield Passenger and Freight Railroad
Company ; also, n supplement to the act incorpo
rating the Pittsburg Bridge Company.
Mr. Grvai,cia, a bill to (ritualize the distribu
tion of the estates of deceased husbands and
wives.
Mr ELLMAKER, n bill to Incorporate the F/LIIH•
era' Bank of Mount .Joy, Lancaster county.
Mr KISTLER, a Lill to incorporate the Dime
Sat loge Bank of Lehigh county.
Mr. SHEPPARD, a bill amending the existing law
relatis a to landlords and tenants
Mr. Strang, a bill relative t) the appointment of
auditor..
Mr. Devi, a bill to exempt from sale the
homestead of a houeeholdor haling a family The
bill provides that writs of execution shall not issue
against homesteads where the lilac is under five
thousand dollars.
The house then rweedc.l to the consideration
of the resolutions tvhi , h passel the Senate on Fri•
day, relative to the non-organization of Congress •
attributing it to the National Administration.
A debate ensued upon the adoption of the resolu•
tiont.
Mr. Kr ,, i kr, (Opp..) of Bradford county, litho
cated their NIFPAge.
l‘tr. tinunev, of tho Clearfield district, moved
that the House hold an rfternoon session for the
exclusiae consideration of the resolution, The
motion was agreed to.
Mr. lat,isrr still having the floor. the 'louse ad
journed until three o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The 1101190 reassembled at threa.o'clock, and re
sumed the conableration of the Senate resolationi
relative to the organisation of Congress.
Mr. STROXri moved to go into Committee of the
Whole, for the purpose of special amendment. and
spoke for an hour in advocacy of the amendment
Mr. Tuour,o , r oppoied the amendment in a
lengthy speech.
Mr. 1 - 41WRENCE, of Washington, concurred in the
views expressed by Hr. Strong.
Messrs. SMF.AD, and others partici
pated in the debate, and the motion of Mr. Strong
was then dioagreed to—yea 3'2, nays 52.
The resolutions were then adopted without
nmendments us they came from the Senate—yeas
nays 31, and the House, at 6 i o'clock, adjourned.
The I, an•rence Calamity.
to rinser, Jan. 17.—The coroner's inquest Was
continni .1 List evening
John Crawford's testimony showed that tha fire
was caused by the breaking of a lantern with which
ho was hunting for his daughter. who was in the
ruins. This witness also testified to tho fact that
(hero had been a large crack in on: of the svelte
ever since the building was ereoted This creek
rim up the whole end of the building : also, to the
settling of the third story of tho building, and to
the various elpedients which were resorted to for
strengthening it—generally done on Sundays. He
considered the building unsafe, espeeially when the
mill 1711,3 in motion.
13enjmiin Harding. II carpenter, employed by
the company, testified to the fact of the rafters
toed in the building having been originally out too
short, so flint teeny of them reeled only three
inches in the walls. He considered the building
altogether too weak for the weight of the machinery
put into it.
Ile had examined tho ruins, but saw no signs of
the setts ug of the founil ition
The inquest was then adjourned till IVednesday.
No session will be held tmday, as Tuesday is set
apart as a day of player
LtotieStt. Jan. 17 —There is !athing new in
regard to the Lawn nee ma•sacrc to day. The
millo..7 , ueperrla4 work, and all places of business
wero generally closed, in :wee:dam:a with tho
Mayor's proelamation Rele)(1113 serSiec, were
held at all the churches.
U. S. Sloopsttoltt{%nr l'i }nutting nut
Lanynqei—Fll , 4
Wssimarov, Jan 17 --Tho Navy Repsrtinent
has let a informed that tho steam alsa..p.si6ivar
yoming has reached Rio Janeiro in thirty six
days trout Philadelphia, and that the Lsuesster,
trio Valparaiso to Panama, made, firfiseconse
'ohto days , it ith steam alone, from tt to tilt knots
an hour, IN IliCh MpOed the 111:x etlioers Voneider an
exampled
The sloop.of•War John Adams, after slight repairs,
hail pre..eciled from Rte to the East Indies.
Inauguration of the Governor of Neu•
Jersey.
TIIE , TON, Char S Olden wga
innugurnted its tiot ertmr of New Jersey to-day, in
theeelo'oof a large number of citizen+ Rua the
military. lie inaugural addreai ii atrengly eat:
ert atiY , Ile favorsehedienee to the ConAttutiou
end the latea, including tha fugitive-slave ; de•
preolte , the agitation of the elarery que, lion ; and
think i Ili principal agitators aro actuate I by at
tittle justim ea patriotism.
The Pittsburg', Fort Wayne, and Chi
eago Railroad Receitership.
PITT:WT.(I. Jan ti.—The motlitted decrees were
entered by the United States District Court at
Cleveland, Ohio. this morning, and William It
o.4den swam a 4 receiver for the entire road from
Pittehurg to Chicago. Mr. Ogden will anise in
the city tonight to as3tune control.
From Havana
Sew 0111,EINS, Jan. U.—The steamship Empire
City has arrived with Havana dates to the 11th
inq. They are not important. Ecohange on Lon
don 15!.a15.). Bill+ on New York 3.tat•
Election of U. S. Senator in lown.
CIIIC.kGO, Jan. 17 —7be lowa Legislature yester
d.iy elected James Harlan United State Senator
by a vote of 7:1 to The Titter vote wa. for A C
Dodge.
Indian Battle.
Sr Lot is, Jin 17 —Tho overland mail of the
231 ult ha, arrived here Capt. Elliott had sta.
prised a body of thieving Apaches near the Drag n
Springs, Arizona, killing six and wounding set oral
uthera. lie burned the camp and all their offeet a.
Later from California.
(Si Overland Mail.]
MALLOY'S STATION, Jan. 17.=-The California
overland mail of the 2dth ult., passed this station
this morning.
Business at San Francisco was noel:mo i re& The
steamer John L. Stevens and ship Golden Eagle,
arrived on the 24th.
The message of the Governor of Washington
Tetrttory expresses astonishment at the non-pay
ment of the war debt of the Territory by Congress,
and is severe on Gen. Scott for his concessions in
the Pan Juan difficulty.
The Hudson Bay Company was about to with
draw its agency from the Sandwich Islands.
A large number of *mitts were due at San Fran
cisco, which tended to increase this indisproitian to
operate. No change in business was expected till
after New Year.
The weather was favorable, and a number of
over-due vessels were hourly expected.
The ship Mary Robinson and Golden Eagle from
New York. and Maid of the Sea from Boston, ar
rived the 21th.
The Portland (Oregon) Advertiser of the 7th of
December says the United States steamer Mama
chusette, bound to' Vancouver's Island with the
soldiers who lately occupied San Juan. was de
tained at that port by ice
The grape crop of California wee less this arse n
than during any meson since 1553, owing to the
frost and bad weather. There was but little doing
at the Indian Creek mines, though several claims
nn the creek and its tributaries continue to yield
well and probably will for a year or two longer.
The quarts mining is still going ahead Both
the and New York companies are doing
well. The Rn-sian corvettes Ryander and Now
ock were to kave San Francisco 03 January 7th,
intending to return via New York
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
Sandwich Island dates: are to December 6th.
The fall season was about over. Mere then half
of the whalers had gone out, some few to return in
the spring for provisions. As ; the shipments
making, it is estimated. 9 730 barrels of whale oil,
end 'As Cid pounds of bone—a large decrease from
the usual amount.
Arrived at Honolulu en Nov 24th. ebips Web
foot, from San Francisco; Dec. 4th. Aspesis. from
McKean Nerd for new ground tackle. Would re.
turn about the 12th. Sailed Nov 24. Josiah Bradlee
for Baker's Island, 30th, Webfoot for Jarvis
Island.
Eleven seamen cf the bark Carrington have been
imprisoned, by order of the American consul, for
refusing to do duty
The shin Oceen Express arrived at Kawaihai en
Oetobnr 2Oth (rein Jarvis Island, end returned en
the 24th
Mr B C. Niehols, tate British ernoul at Hono
lulu, dic Iva board the ship Pizarro, en route for
Bremen.
from Ilashington.
WA , IPINGTON. Jan. 17.—A letter bee been re
ceived from Judo Breese declining the appoint
ment of marshal for the northern cliztriet of Illi
noic
The presider.ts of the various Virginia railroad
companies have issued a call inviting all of the
Southern railroad companies to meet them in con
sultation et itishmond, on the Sth of February, to
consider ttie means by which they can best atture,
either by diie. t importation or Southern manufac
ture, the equipments ■n! supplies for the use of
Southern railroads.
The Annual meeting of the American Coloniza
tion Society was held at the Smithsonian Institute
to-night. Thero was a large attendance. Ad
ilre4.es were made by Hon. Mr. Taylor. of Ten
nc•eee. Dr. Style•, of Georgia, and Rey. Mr. Pin
ney. of New York. The report idiows the receipt'
of the year at nearly $161,000, and the expendi
tures 11$1.000. About 300 emigrants were tent to
Africa during the same period.
Minnesota Democratic State Conren-
CnICAGO. Jan. 17.—The Democratic State Con
vention of Minnesota met at St. Paul. on 'Thursday,
to elect delegates to the Charleston Convention.
Resolutions were passed endorsiEg the Cincin
nati platform and the Dyed Scott decision; oppo
sing the reopening of the slave trade ; denouncing
the harper 's Ferry raid; declaring Stephen A.
Douglasto be the first choice for the Presidency,
and instructing the delegates to the Charleston
Convention, from Minnesota, to vote for him as
long as each support will prove available,- and de
claring that the Minnesota Democracy will sup
port the Charleston nominee, whoever he may be.
A resolution, instructing the delegates to vote
for Douglas until the majority instruct otherwise,
was voted down by 38 majority.
Abolition Convention at Utica.
Vr!c.t N. T , Jan. 17.—A Convention of Garri
son Abolitionists has been in session in this city
during yesterday and to day, closing this evening.
The sneakers were Parker Pillsbury, Aaron M.
Powell. M. P. Robinson, Susan B. Anthony, and
Rev. Beriab Green. The attendance was only mo
derato.
The remlutions adoptel were similar to those
pealed by the same rsuns atliflnlo One rein
lotion thanks the New York //tral3 for trans
mitting throughout the Sauth the powerful utter
an,es of Garrison, Phitltpa , Cheerer, Parker. and
others.
The Contesded Election in the Six.
teentb ReprePentatice District.
Ilattersarmo. Jan. 17.—The Committee on the
contested election in the Sixteenth Represents
tire dietrict of Philadelphia, where the teat of
Colonel Thom W. Duffield is contested by Dr.
Wiley, decided to open the ballot box.e and re
count the votes. The recount elects Dr Wiley
by 13 majority. The Committee will, on Tuesday
next, report in farar of the right of Dr. Wiley to
his seat.
Death of Hon. B. IL Webb, of 'lnnis-
NEW ORLE CC!. Jar. B R. Webb, Se
oretary or State or 3.tiormippi, Ii deli.
Arrival of Steamahip New York.
Nan - Yon r. Jan. 17.—The rtaaraship New York.
tam Bremen and Southampton. has arrived. Her
date. are to the 27th nit., and have been antici
pated.
from Tein•.
New Oa LE ins. Jan. 17 —1 Carpus Christi let
ter states that Cortinas was en the Rio Grande
above Brownsville. There were no troops at
Brownsville.
Non-Arrival of the Angto-Saxon.
PORTLAND. Jan 17-3liJnight —There are Do
,i;:nr of the ,teantihip An; o SaT3a, now due with
Liverpool advices to the 4th itzt.
Failure% at Boston.
•
aosTs•, is". V.—Messrs. B;alh3co.Jor . . A C.•.
due• And wool do.oerll. and th• grocery hmte of B.ck
ford A. Bartlett, eurrreeded to rlsy.
Markets by Telegraph
ArGtSTA. 17.—Cottnn—:alts of I so° Wes et
I , Ne ter emxt tntddltn-s.
SAI A nn• H. 17.—COtt012 C eIehALIA :
N, w Oa' PA‘S. Jan. IT.—Co•ton Erm: sales of 1.1 Jilt
Fa lei at Itr,,allo for mi6.11.n0. as xdwncr. F.. Veg of
three thve 1.):00 tat:es. Rocroata SXt tsVe ,, . Luang
ti .910 bs lei llrt te,r. Raccros absad of I.lst 7r.ite
Kt See Mlle: dote. et xll Roathere , enria3tereo
Whiskey erl:e at litic:24..r. Riess Pork ft 13. Freights are
nnchanreJ
CENTEU OR LE. a• Jan. Ig.—Cotonquo): • 83'61 et ...n.XI
tate, at V.". n. , ..•• formutdiln.gx. Exchange on
York SX cent. prem.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
The Money Market.
PHIL/DELPIIIA, JUL 17. lit:.
City sines 'told to-day at 9.3% for the railroad issues.
and Kt fir the new booth; State fives at 92; Went
Ploiudalph.l Railroad stock at gi,'N; Pennsylvania
Rl:frond share' at r' r ; Reading at 13.*,, an.l NetrlS
,own at It. Prices continue Brio, cotwithstinding the
unll e. minnu at of tumnesi dose.
The official an eraggs of the banks in the city of New
York for the week ending Saturday list. January 7.
:RN, present, in the aggregate.. the following chaines
from the pre, mils a cekly st3temett of December 31:
pec Tense of losns ............. ..... ...111,013!t9
• • •
Inrremo of aprve...
Derrense of circulation
Increase utoltiwn itt.rosits
The Tows says: "The bank return this afternoon
results much as might have been anticipVed from the
centrist money movement of tlie week rest. The specie
line a. if ansthing. rather better. The increase is
000.whIle the loans are down a Emilio:l of dollars.
Net of the heavy decrease in depot's the week before
is lirriniiiht back. the rresent line being a mullion higher.
thouth still .5: 5011 f(k) below the cloee of the 01.1 year.
The eiroulation conies doian to about e.eht million dol
lars. the lowest point fir sime months past. The Gro
cers' Bonk his Teen restored to the Clearing-house As
siiiitation, after an absence of two years from the tem
porary embarrassment its it, &Taira during the Mail of
14.57."
The New Jew% Ra afoul and Trtnsportnton Com
rent have declared their usual tonal-annual dividend of
3 t r eent.• raylb'e on let of Februery neat, leering •
of net earmnys for the year, amounting to
R MM..
The grove e-trn.ncv of the rout 1,1,339 ore
Current eNcer.we., Torus. orerating void, Sc
Net cl.rninzs.s. W. La). . .
Malone a ratm of 37 , , V' cent. of expense. , acr
eara.a:s.
After ray tnent of taxes. trans.t dunes. and Interest
oa the debt o( ee-) omelisch represents t!,-.3 ferry and
property at Jerre:, Cut,, rurchavd of the associates of
the Jersey Company• the net enrnicst show a per cent
-re on the clpirc of 7i ?V. or a fractron orer 13
cent, thon:11 10 1-s cent. ccr annum crdy hts been de
rltred. n lowlnc duo cC surplus earning far the
etr to be trrlel to the genera! account of profit and
Icss. bpi n 7 the aggreAnte of surplus net earnosse, which
tow anoint to upwards of 31C0tX0, or more than 1.3 t 7
cent nn the larrtal, and o&y about 3t :V. , less then
the stied e debt of the company
The l',llowme, is (lie coal t , nna,:e of the Shscuokt
Cal ey and PottartEe Htrtroed Conipau) :
For u rek endink J3ll.
.s.Ame tune hat 'ear . .
roetensts . . ;ES t 7.1 s:it 04
The elrotncs of the Erie Rs'lrosti tor 0, tr.octhof
Dfl. 1 , 59, were.. • •• • - - :it St
Fa tutzt: s. . 4A; 10
14cretse . . . ?..13 II
The fol' , aa - in: extrazt. from a. Fatter u t% btni•nt firm
an t h tr. stte thr Nan York In,' n SO.tki
western exe'lanca honer. makes very ertrasno refer -
0 , 10110 the present seettonst exettemezt an the e,mn
tr,
iitlinele.e.tge with rreht your
telutn
tions or the eeicwini and hose. we [any I re to exehwh.e
tn•nv more. And t..•• these e cch•nzes be wei,.?. enact
Iffff fi fa. not rhAt the :hue of tie Ishol• ('-.on. And
la 3 it el en ware °ter the Un en of ne tear. We de ,
hope then
w RIM spe•tt.., come, when the
til.ff.Tllll42r. th.• tlor.ows Ur,-. I be severely
minl•Led. eat t.e..'iortr qr• aft S.
• f .k.flf A. hu./ , / taro eel rt 1 at; t 11111.740-
tr on Fit rell , f CF.I.": rvr I at'.'
f etiILALIELYtIIA STOCK EXCHANGE 9ALES.
Typu3ry 17. 110.
REPORTED BY S. E. SLATMLIZI. 224 X Vr11.1112( &tee.
FIRST BOARD.
..C.!cP 92 1 iCs) Frank .4 South 71. 3
So C.ty . 1003 do .. ..
14 ro Coupon.. ..102 2 Wes: Palm
I‘d 1 F ...... 9S4'. 4 Nrrr.xtown R... •
liCk)(10 P 9:02 "M,reh:ll
Tao? .. so Del Pir CII t 9
Cs Nei lots 102 4 Resd.n;
SAO Dal Dtvicon Rd, . 1.1 do Y 3
0 Readins R 6.4 '43 .91 '1 V do.
ISO Per. R 2,1 Int 3 Cs 4 Bel R SZ'a
hIV N Penns RGa
BETWEEN BOARDS.
15O) City ts. New 1(, : , ANJ Greeal Costes st.
Penn% R. 65.. 6J a off
SECOND BOARD.
. a 34 50 Resdinr R.
••-- Sperms R
5 do
10 1 el-125h Nay
6 Nom/down R.
1 do .....
CLOSING FSIC.E.I-3TEADr.
jtied. Bid. Asked.
Phil la Sk 4, ' 1 7 ,111 Nar.pref......14 3331
R.-- Wmse't & Sim
" New....:,W " la Ist mort 53 U
Pearls —91%, PP: " 2J mon 10 12
Reading R_._.. I.r. 19 Long 11 1 ,64
R. 11 UN
•• 1-16 Et) Let.a66 •
.Nar
43
"
won Co '44 n 94 N Penns e.s"
.13 'x6A. L . • ifs —_ 63 FM.
Penn&s: , , tXttelm. - L 1`.6
"21 m ea . .. ist mi Ws - 5o SS
Movie ,I.ianlCon.V . , 54 'Frank k eoatth R. 63
pref.lll Sec'diTturd-st R-15 31
Bohu2l t'6.15 67 • Rue& V:z9 - as It :2 II
stoek-.. 7N i
Week Year.
fas (`) 4 531
t)1 3 663 kl 3