THTE -U- -LL IJ LJ A (Gr '0L. VII.-No. 12. PHILADELPniA, MONDAY, JANUAEY 14, 18G7. DOUBLE SHEET T HUEK CENTS. KJLIS(G-MAFHo TV! EXIC O. Mailmllian Still Resolved to Confront the Situation Lotteries aa a Financial Measure Caatclnau and Maximilian la Conference The Matter Refuse to Guarantee toe Payment of the French War Claims Liberal Victories, Kto. Havana, January 7. Private letters received litre from Mexico state that General Castelnuu, in the lute Interview with Maximilian at I'uebiu, insisted on the Emperor abdicating unless he would -eeure France for the expenses which she had incurred by the intervention; but Maxi milian refused to consent to either alternative, and said he was resolved to contront all the ditli cultie ot the situation. It is reported that General Garcia had landed at Campeachy with a force of Liberals, and that lighting was eoing on there; hut the result is not jet announced. Add to this that Portirio Dias ie on his way in the direction of Tentfiintepec, at the bead of three, thousand men, and we have a sad picture of the situation in the imperial Com nissarv's military division. The Liberals bad a tight with the French ax Orizaba, and remained meters ot the field It was rumored in Mexico City that the Jount de Bombcllcs, late' Imperial Ciiamber Hin of the Empress Cariotta, had been killed tn Florence, Italy. He had gome dispute with General 'rim, relative to the treaty of Snlcda I February 15. 1862, in which the commauder (Prim) of the Spardsh anti-Mexican contingent was outwitted by the Juarez Miuister, Doblado. The hiiair resulted in a duel with Prim, and the death ot Pe Bom belies. Maximilian's Vlnanvlal Measures Lot tery Tickets Versus Treasury Bonds Taxes to Back the Books. The following Is a resume of the financial iueasures adopted and promulgated by Maxi milian immediately alter he had determined to remain in Mexico: The lirst ot the Ave decrees of the Emperor, which are dated Orizaba, December 3, 1800, has lor its obiect the loundation of a national lot tery, ami regulates lor twelve annual drawiues, len ot which will be drawn about every thirty tix days lor money prizes which amount in the ngpicgaie to f -10.000. At each drawing $13,000 ticitets are to ne o tiered tor sale at $.5 each, which, if sold, will afford the Government, a prorit cf $15,000, and for the ten drawings uu accumulated overplus of $105,0(10. , The other two drawings will be semi-annual. The first will be lor the net disbursement of S90,000. 13,000 tickets at $10 will be offered to puuhaer, thus raiding the um of $loi,000, Iirovidod all the tickets are disposed of, and eaving the Government a protit oi $-10,000. The second half yesrly drawing will be lor $108,000, for which '20,000 tickets at $12 ill be ottered lor sale. It all sold they will realize the sum ol $240,000, aud Rive the Government a proiit of $72,000. The piotits tor the year, not takina into consideration the expenses ot printing and commissions to ticket seller-', will be $202,000. The National Lottery profits are to be appro priated to the maintenance of public institu- J tioos of learning, and cspeciallv torthe support 't ol the National College ot Sciences, Academy of j Fine Arts. Agricultural College, and Sun An- .' tonio House of Coirection. V The second decree esiabl5sb.es a new tobacco tax. The tax on cigars, cigarettes, snuff", and chewing tobacco is by this decree one cent on each six and ouo-tourth cents of value. This tax is the game for hotue pioduced or imported tobacco. An additional tax of 64 tents Is im posed on each box, case, package, or bottle of Ljnanufactured tobacco. The third and tourth decrees reeuiate the tax to be paid by the ci.muierce ot the empire. In the first place it demands a tax of $2,000,000 for the year 1H67 a tax of six per cent, on prortis iu 1 trade and on all incomes by this decree. The fifth decree establishes the taxation to be paid by proprietor oi real estate or their agents, upon houses or other rented property. A t:ix cf two per cent, ou all rents above $50 per annum is to be collected. Owners are allowed in this decree to collect this tax of two per cent, from their te iants in addition to the terms of rent agreed upon in the contracts. There are two points which attract attention in these decrees. The firt is that all contribu tions or taxes are to be collected every two months. This frequency of collection will ne cessitate a very large bureau of officials and clerks, and a corresponding large expenditure of funds. The second point which attracts the notice of those interested is, that the proprietor of real estate has the right to indemnity himselt by imposing his two per cent, tax on the tenants in addition to his contracted rent terms. All of the new levie6 will bcein on the 1st troximo. And we suppose that thcu the forced oan taxation which is creating so much dis turbance will be slopped, and those who have been victims of these oppressive forced levies reimbursed, and liberally rewarded lor impri sonment where seized and con lined for refusing, when ordered to "bring up to my headquarters" so many dollars. Robbery In Kxi liauge Place, New York 910,10 Stoleu from a Porter. At about 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon Mr. Gott, an elderlv man, employed by Messrs. Mur tinMatis & Co., bankers and brokers, on the second floor of No. 48 Exchange Place, was sent by his em plovers to pay a bill of $10,180 to Dal- lett & Co., dealers in foreign gold and exchauge, located on the second floor of the adjoining building, No. 60. The amount intrusted to the porter consisted of two gold certificates, $5000 each, one for $100, aud four $20 bills. The cer tificates were wrapped iu a memorandum, and carried in the coat-pocket of the messenger. As Mr. Gott stepped into the entry-way of No. 60 he took the package from his pocket, in order to consult the direction upon it. As he did so a young man rapidly descended the stairs leading to the second story, and as he parsed Blr. Gott dealt him a violent blow across the eyes with bis open hand, partially blinding the messenger, and at the same time snatched the certificates and monev and tied iuto the street. Before the bewildered messenger could give the alarm the thief bad disappeared. The First Precinct Po lice were at once informed of the robbery aud given a description of the thief, which they communicated to Police Headquarters, from 'whence it was telecrraphed to all the precincts in the city; but up to this tune no trace of the bold operator has been found. AT. Y. Tribune. gale of Copyrights In Londou, In the last week of December the copvnght, stereotype plates, woodcuts, etc., of Mr. 8. O. Beeton's publications wre disposed of by public auction, in London. Tbe principal copvrlehts (sold as follows: "Beeton's Illuminated Family Bible," X200; "Mrs. Beeton's Book of House bold Management." new edition. revied, with entirely new cookery plates, 3250 (Weldon); "Beeton's Dictionary of Universal Informa tion," 2500 (Ward A Lock); "Beeton's Book of Home Pet.," including the "Book of Birds," etc., 400 (Lock wood): "Mrs. Bee ton's Dictionary of Everyday Cookerv," 350; "The Englinhw Oman's Cookery Book," by Mrs. Isabella Beeton, 280f "Beetoii's Handy Book of Games," by Captain Crawley, 145; "Beeton's Boys' Own Library," by James Greenwood, 30C; "The Adventures ot Reuben Davida-er, seven teen years a captive among the Dvaks of Borneo" and "Silas the Conjuror, his Travels and Perils," by the same, 250; "Robinson Crusoe " by Defoe, w4tu niemoir. 150; "The Boys' I rtze Book of Sports, Games, Exercbes, and Pursuits," ioo; "Household Amusements and Enjoyments." 160. fn all cases the copy I right, the stereotvoe plates, and other matters were included. These, with a few minor copy rights, realized 10,200; tbe stock sold the pre vio'iM wek yielded HOo total, 19,100. LGTTER FROM BALTIMORE. The Vnlted States Benatorshlp-Repeal of the Eastern Shore Uw-The New Governor The Municipal Election to be Ret Aside, Etc. SrBClAl COBRBPONDXWCX EVBHIHO TELEGRAPH. Baltimore, January 13, 1867. I The House of Delegates, at Annapolis, yester day repealed the law which requires that one United States Senator be elected from tbe East ern and the other from the Western Shore of Maryland. The vote favoring this measure was very decided. It will, beyond all doubt, pass the Senate to-morrow, and become a law. As this act is repealed solely for the purpose of making Governor Swann eligible to the Senator ship, as a matter of course bis friends, who voted for it, are sufficiently numerous to elect him, which they will unquestionably do on Tuesday next, when both Houses are required to meet in convention tor that purpose. There was a larce amount of wlre-puliiu j and barga n ing to etlect this object. It Is understood th repeal of the law above referred to was effected temporarily aud entirely lor the purpose of re warding Governor Swann, on account of his course pursued during the recent political can vass. The Democrats united with the conserva tives in bringing this end aoout. It is generally believed Mr. Swann will resign the Governorship vety soon after his election as Uuitea States Senator, in which case Lieutenant Governor C C. Cox immediately becomes Gov ernor, according to tne Constitution. As Gov ernor Cox wll have to assume all responsibili ties, and be aecountable for the acts of officials under him, it is but reasonable to suppose Mr. Swann will retire us soon as possible from the Executive chair, so that Governor Cox may have an opportunity of making his appoint ments, nearly all of which, amounting to some lour or five hundred, are jet to be made. I have known Governor Cox personally aud In timately lor over thirty years. He was an oll line Whie; altcrwards belonged to the Ame rican pany; and dining the war tilled tne responsible position of Medical Purveyor in this city. He is a true Union nriu, leaning towards conservatism. I know him to be a scholar and a irtntleman, and feel contident Maryland will bo sa'e in his hands. There is a general desire, as well with the radi cal Union party as with the conservatives, that the State appointments be entrusted to his judgment. As Mr. Sann will be looked to lor lavors ircui a new sphere aud a different stand point, U is thought best he should not emb-u-ras him by interfering with those which, by his own good fortune (being elevated in politi cal honors), legitimately Dclone to Governor Cox, on whom his mantle has talleu. There appears to be no doubt that the last Jail's municipal election in Baltimore will be set aside, and another ordered. A bill to this effect has already passed the House, requiring it to take place on the 12th of February next. The Union paity of our S'atn mad a great misrake a year or two ago by quarrelling and dividing. By this means it gave the Democracy a chance to recuperate, which it has done, by " rising to power upon the ruins of those who were and could have been masters of the situa tion. Experience is an expensive teacher. Suow tell here last nisht to the depih ot about three inches. It is still cloudy, and indicates moie snow or rain. Business is dull, and navigation much interrupted by ice iu the harbor. There seems to have been a recent influx of thieves here. Depredations are being con stantly committed by them. There is more titan usual Buffering amongst the- poor this winter. Money is scarce and hard to gc. THE OCEAN YACHT RACE. Additional Particulars of the Catastro phe on the Pleetwlng. Mr. E. Staples, who was one ot the guests on board the jjaelit Fleetwing during the Atlantic match, has arrived in this city by' the steamer Persia. This gentleman brings a detailed ac count of tbe melancholy accident which led to the loss of six of the crew of the vessel, which is to the following effect: On Wednesday, De cember 19, at ten minutes past 9 o'clock in the evening, as the Fleetwing was scudding along, with the watch, consisting ol eight men, sitting on the weather side ot the cockpit, the gallant craft was struck aft of starboard main rigging by a very heavy cross sea. Rushing astern, the water with all its fury caught the cockpit and earned the whole of the eight men heated around it into the angry waves. So great was the force of the sea that Messrs. Wood and Hazleton, who were at the t me in charge of the wheel, clutched convul sively it9 spokes, only, however, to find tnem too weak to resist its power or to avert their Kite, a: they could not sustain the heavy straiu thus put upon them, but parted from their sockets. Citptaiu Hazleton actually went down to uis watery giave fiimly holding one iu his clenched hand. Two only of those who were thus suddenly engulfed iu the seething ocean were recovered; these were fortunate enough to lay hold of the trysail, and were rescued from their perilous position by their comrades, w hile the remaining six were soon beyond the reach of all human help. The names or all out one ot tnese unfor tunate men are already known Captains Wood aud Hazleton, aud Messrs. Kelly, McCormick, and Brown. Mr. Staples was, at the time ot the sad occur rence, down below, lighting his pipe, but feel ing the concussion caused by the striking of the sea, he, with Captain Thomas, rushed on deck. The sight which met their view was a most affecting one the cockpit, which but a Jew minutes before they had seen filled with the watch, clean swept" of every living soul, and the deck and pit, from the niain rigging aft. completely covered with water. Several of the men, whose watch wa3 below at the time, were soon on deck, and everything that could leud to the recovery of their me'smates was at once done, though unfortunately to no purpose. The Fleetwing experienced some pretty heavy weather during her trip, and sustained more losses of canvas, etc., thanj did her opponents. The first night at sea, while jibbing, she carried away her square sail boom and maiu topmast spreader, aud on the second night bhe tarried away three flying jib booms. Mr. Staples speaks in the highest terms of the capacities of the captain, his officer and ere w. A to Yvrk Herald. A Biamwe Colossus The Bangkok Recorder describes a visit to one ot the wats or Bhuddist cloisters of the city, which covers ten acres of land, contains two temples, and ha9 an image which far exceeds the Colossus of Rhodes in size. He Is reclining on the right side, with his head resting on the right hand. He is one hundred and thirty-five feet long, about twenty, eight feet around the belt, and the lenath of the little toe on the right foot is three feet four inches. The natives say his bowels are full of larpe water jars. The labor of constructing and gilding this image mut have been im mense, and have taken years to accomplish. Judges Puzzled. A curious case has come before the tribunal oJ a town in Bavaria. Two citizens of Bourberg having quarrelled, one of them, at a lots, no doubt, lor reasons, aud wish ing to mortify his adversary, called him Bis mHik." His adversay brought a complaint before the Court for an outrage on his honor. The Judges were much embarrassed, but In the end they reiectcd the plaintilfs demand and discharged the defendant, because It was Impos sible, they said, to decide whether the appella tion "Bismark" did or did not involve an insult falling under the notice of the law. THIRD EDITION FROM EUROPE BY STEAMER. The Steamer Manhattan at New York. JJbw Yobk, January 14. The steamer Man hattan, from Liverpool, brings European dates of the 2d and 3d instant. Great Britain. The returns of the revenue of Great Britain for the year were of uch a satisfactory nature, that the Timet anticipates that Mr. Disraeli will have to deal with a surplus of about one million and three-quarters steillng. Nine men preparing ammunition at Belfast were arrested on the night of the 31st ult., and the police found a number of rifles and bayonets in the house, together with bottles of Greek fire. The Times says that the year 167 brings peace as a New Year's gift to Europe, and financially never did a year open with better promise. France. The Emperor, in bis address to the diplomatic body on the 1st, says: "The opening of the New Year furnish s me an opportunity of ex pressing my wi-hes for the stability of thrones and the prosperity of nations. I hope that we 81 entering upon a new era of peace aud con ciliation, aud that the Universal Exhibition will contribute towards calming the passions and drawing closer the general interest." From Fortress Monroe. Fortress Monroe, January 12. A meeting of the Directors of the Atlantic Hotel, recently destroyed by fire in Norfolk, was held last evn ing, with the view of discussing the question ol the election of another hotel on the same site wheic the Atlantic stood. The entire Board was present. It was decided to hold anolher meeting next Monday evening, 14th Inst., and to invite the attendance of the citizens, bankers, merchants, and all others interested in the re erection of the hotel. The loss of the Atlantic is being fit by the citizens, and energetic measures are being devised to replace it shortly by another, equally as large and attractive. The entire hotel business of the city no-.v devolves on the National Hotel, kept by the Walton Brothers. The Postmaster-General has authorized the carrying of the mails between Norfolk, Phila delphia, and New York, by the Annamessic route. The first mail arrived in Norfolk yester day, by the new conveyance, and hereafter will arrive at 5 P.M.", except Saturdays leaving there for the North at 10 o'clock P. M. This will enable the merchants of the city to mail their correspondence rive hours later than for merly, and to receive their letters one day in advance of the former route. Arrived at Norfolk, January 11 Brig Hazard, Cottrell, from New York, in ballast; brig Mary White, Bryant, from New York, assorted cargo; schooner Volante, from Elizabeth, N. C, for Philadelphia, with a cargo of iron. Sailed from Hampton Roads, the barque Sa vannah, from Navassa, with a cargo oi guauo, for Philadelphia. Destructive Flies in Springfield, Mass. Springfield, January 14. A destructive tire occurred in this city early this morning. The flames were first discovered about 4 o'clock, In the paint-shop of the Wason Car Manufacturing Company, which wns entirely destroyed. The building contained fourteen new and valuable railroad cars, which were entirely de3troyel. The new and elegant sleeping-car just com pleted for the Michigan Southern Railroad was badly damaged. , The building on the opposite side of the street occupied as a harness manufactory, etc., was also totally destroyed. The tdtul loss is unknown, but it is partially insured. SECONI DESPATCH. The loss of Wason's Car Manufacturing Com pany Is estimated at about $20,000. Among the property destroyed were two new passenger cars, valued at $1.")00 each, and eight freight cars valued at $1000 each. Over $U000 worth of paints nod varnishes were also de stroyed, together with lumlior .i:.d other mate rial to the value of Sdimo. I t Is insured to the value of $1.,500. The harness manufactory of Mr. W. H. Wilk inson, opposite, was entirely destroyed, although nearly all of the stock was saved. The los will reach $1,000, which is Insured for $.r000. From San Francisco. San Francisco, January 13. A telegram from Victoria. V. I., dated January 11, says that her British Majesty's ship Sparrow Hawk was des patched to the northeast coast of the Island to demand the release of the captain and sailors of tbe wrecked ship Metoka, held prisoners by the Indians. A telegram from Columbia, Washington Terri tory, January 12, says that the newly appointed nnd duly commissioned Governor of Washington Territory, George E. Cole, arrived hero on the 8th mat. Governor Pickering, the present in cumbent, desires time for investigation, and deems it inexpedient to hasten the transfer of the archives and his authority to Governor Cole. The Legislature appointed the Joint Com mittee to welcome him, and to inform the new Governor that both Houses are prepared to re ceive any communication he had to offer. By the way of Uuionville, Nevada, we have late dates from Idaho Territory. The Ledila ture passed a bill appropriating $30,000 for the support of Catholic schools In that Territory. General Crook, the gallant Indian fighter, who recently assumed command of the District of Boise, hud a tight with Indians on Owynoo river, killing thirty Indians and capturing the same number of horses. A Big Foot chief escaped, but the Little Foot t hief, with his grey horse, which had been a feutureln many of the fights in the Humboldt country, was captured. General Crook is still out, and has sent for rein forcements and supplies, and has given orders to all the posts under his command to take active 6teps to suppress Indian hostilities. Steamer Ashore. Atlantic Citt, January 14 A large steamer is ashore on Brigantine Shoals. Boals have gone to her assistance. FROM WASK!XGT0H TK!S AFTERNOON. piprClAl. DRSPATCC1I0 TO EVKIim TBIEOHAPn.J Washinoton, January 14. THE TK8T OATH It In Declared Unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court. In the test oath caes, the majority of the Supreme Court has decided that the test oath is ucconstitutional; also that Congress has no constitutional power to limit or abridge the pardoning power ol the President. The Bill to Ileconetrnct the Southern State Uorcrnments. The House Committee have agreed to report a bill for new Governments for the States of Ala bama, Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, and Texas. It first declares void old laws made by the Governments In force In these States, and then proposes that all male persons above the ages of twenty-one, who can take the oath of loyalty, shall be allowed to vote for delegates to the Convention. When the Convention meets, if it decides to accept the terms proposed bv Congress, It Ls authorized t? select what Is called a provisional committee of five citizens, distinguished for their loyalty to the Union. This committee is to act as one of public safety until a Constitu tional 8tate convention ls formed, which they are authorized to inaugurate. Tas convention thus called can then elect provisional State officers and form State Constitutions irrevocable without consent of Congress. UnivirsaLsuflrage, prohibition of distinction on account of race or color in schools, repudi ation of the Rebel debt, and disfranchisement of all who a'ded the Rebellion, are to be pro vided for in the State Constitutions. If the State shaU at any future time attempt to dissolve its relations with the Federal Gov ernment, its represontation in Congress Is to cease, and the latter is not to do anything in consistent with the rules of civilized warfare to protect the loynl people. If Congress accepts a new constitution the State is to be entitled to rep' resentation. The Committee will urge the bill as a substitute for Thad. Stevens' measure, hereto fore published. Poll I leal K fleet of the Impeachment Scheme In Europe, The Government is in receipt of advices from Europe intimating that large amounts of Ameri' can securities, principally national, will be sent home lor, conversion by the steamers of the next few weeks. The announcement in Europe of the commencement of proceedings looking to the impeachment of the President, has had the tendency greatly to weaken the confidence of European capitalists in our securities Land Office Returns. Washington, January 14. Returns received at the General Laud Office show that an aggre gate of 51,691 acres of the public lands wore diposert of during the month of December last, at the following local ouVes: Eau Claire, Wis., 28,834 acres, of which 20,494 acres were located with agricultural college senp. Denver City, Colorado, 7183 acres, the greater portion of which was taken tor actual settlement and cul tivation, under the Homestead law. Tulta hasse, Florldu, 14,394 acres taken under the Homestead law, which will add 188 farms to tlie productive force ol that State. Fire in Spt lugGcld, III. Cincinnati, January 14. A portion of War der, Mitchell & Co. 's reaper and mower manu factory, nearSpringlield, Illinois, was destroyed by fire on Saturday night. The loss will he about $40,000. Insured for $20,000. New York Bank Statement. New York. January 14. Tho to. lowing is th-? condition of the Kew York Banks for the week encing Januarr 14: Inceofe. Decrease. 'Iota's. Loans 1 098,026 .... $258,!)35 488 Specie I,tl8 68f) .... 14 013,477 Circulation 62 824 .... 32826 101 Deposits .... $15fV)i; 202 617,ft)S Lejial-tendurs .... 1,779,751 63 24U,o70 Maikets by Telegraph. Nkw York, January 14. Mock lower. Chicago and Kock Island, 102i; Kcuding, 104; Canton Com pany, 49J; Erie. 65$; Cleveland and Toledo, 125J; fiitxburg aud Chicago. Bljj ; Michigan Ceuiral, Vn-t Michigan southern, 107; do. guaranteed 80i; New York Central, 109j; Illinois Central. 119J; Cumber, land preferred. P8; Missouri ts. 98 j ; U S Kive twenties of 1862, 10"g ; do 1863, 105 ; do. 1864 106 new issue, 1042 ! 1 eu-forties, 99 j; tjeveu-thirtie, old Issues, 104J; Sterling Kxchange, 9i ; sight, 10S: Gold, 134 Kkw York, January 14. Cotton quiet at 81 tSSflc. Hour quiot, and generally unohaugad. ball's of 6000 barrel.". Wheat quiet and steady. Corn quiet; Western, $119. Oats dull and nominal Vel quiet. Dressed hogs firmer, 3,2Sj?8-6l) lor West era; and 88 62 S, 9 tor city. M s I'ork and prime unchanged. lard steady at 11 a 12Jo. Whisky dull and unchanged. Gifts of Sewing; Machines. The Empress Eugenie some time biuoe accepted a gift of one hundred and seventy-eight sewing" machines from M. Goodwin, the head of a groat manufac turing house at Paris. The Minister of the In terior, to carrj out the wishes of her Majesty has addressed a letter to the prefects requesting them to forward each the names of six suitable persons from whom the Empress will select recipients of these valuable Instruments. The distribution will be only to private individuals whose coudition In life will "make the gift a uel ful one. A Characteristic of French Journalism The Chamuri publishes a caricature of the lato duel in Pans between two writers of the Liberie and Opmione Aa'icnale. Two well-dressed men are seated on a bench in one of the public guldens, apparently conversing together. Oue oftlieiuhas a large black baud over his fore head and eye. The other Inquires, "You are doubtless In the army ? -No," Is the reply. "Ah ! then." says the first, "in that case you must be a journalist." Tbe Prussian Navy. The Prustdan navy at present consists of one iron-clad turret ship, one iron -clad ram. four frigates, lour corvettes, twenty-three gunboats.and three despatch boits, all of tbem screws, with a total of two hundred and sixty three guns. The sailing vessels com prehend three frigates, one corvette, three brigs, ami forty gun-sloops, carrying two hundred and eighty-five guns. Australian Jeweli Another diamond ha been found in Australia, in the district of Beech worth. It was discovered in Sebastopol Creek, at a depth ol two hundred and fifty fet, amidst small blue and white topazes, hyacinths, eir cons, tourmaline, and tin sand. IU weight ex ceeded a carat and one-eighth. A Hew Kinfl of Intuit It has been decided n one of the French court that to call a woman la "female" is to insult her, and U enable. LEGAL INTELLIGEKJE, Supreme Court Chiel Justice Woolrl,and Justices 1 homnnon, Hood and Anew. Fenton Tor reuce vs llitohman Torrance. Kir ir to Common 1'leas ol Wen.moritiand comity. Opinion by Agnew, J. Jndpnv nt allirnvid. J a mm Jr. II1 inner, Garnixhee of Charles Gearing, vs. Andrew HartArpoe Error to District Conrt of AllevheoT county. Jndirment affirmed llujrhe' appeal from decren ot Orphan' Conrt of Allegheny ronnty, in accounts of Oeorre Treyman, euardian. rOpinlon by K-eti, J. Dercoe of Ornnans' Court reversed and and report ot auditor confirmed, except In last quarter' rent of bre.very in ue. All coats ol b'i the iiroceeilinrs to be paid out of the funds in ti e hand of the puardiau. Jbu I'cople's Insurance Company vs. Molcey. ror to Common Pleas ot Allegheny county. Judgment affirmed. iMearn vs. Merchant' Bank. Error to Common 1'leas ol Erie couuiy. Opinion by Keed, J. Judg ment affirmed. Conrow vs. Schlos. Motion tor writ to Ilou. George M. Htroud. Per curiam. 1 hointon Conrow comes boiore nt by written petition, verified by bi oath, aettlnr? forth that on the trial ot an latue in the District Court ot Philadel. pbla, wherein Schloss k Brother wore plaintiffs, and th petitioner was defendant, before, the Hon. George 11. tsiroud, one ol the Jndpcs of said Court, and a jury duly empanelled tbareln oo the 17th day of November. 1806, the said Judire discharged t'ae fury, as set tonh in exhibit A twhich accompanies the petition), and that the counsel of the ptitionr, belore laid jury deliberated on thoir vordiot, and in thoir presence did except to a d chariro, as Is spe cifically rot forth in exhibit B (acoompauvimr said petition), and that tbe said Judge did then and there note said exceptions. 1 be petition further allctrcs, that afterwards, pur suant to the rulos ot practice in said District Court, bt cunsei presented a formal bii ot excep tion to Judge etroud, witu the exceptions as made at tbe time or tbe trial, and roqnentcd tne said judge to affix his seal thereto, whioli he thou and there reinsert to do. A second presentation of the exceptions, aud a refusal to seal them, is also set forth In tlie pt,tlon. 1 he petition concludes with a prayer that a writ be awarded out of the Conrt conformably to the statute in such cases made and provided, command, irg Judge Stroud to appear at a certain day, either to conles or deny the matters alleged, and ii he con fess the rame to affix hi scat to a:u exceptions. The statute here a luded to, is tuat of Westminster 2d (18 Kdw. 1, cap. 81), which is the statute that gives bids of exceptions, and which ha been ex tended to this State In Drexel vs. Mann, 6 W. and r. 397, it was heid that mandamus could not issue from tbii Court to the District Court of Philadel. dclpbia, commanding that Court to seal a bill under the act of Westminster, but tuat a npecial writ, scttintr forth tbo circumstances to tho case, and connnnudinir the judges, if tht-y be true, to affix their seals to tho bill, was the proper practice; and a copy ot the appropriate writ taken lrom tbo Keuinter is given in a toot-note to tae report of the case. It is this writ that the petitionor pray for. It is rot a writ of mandamus, for if the Jutlae return that tho facts alloyed are untrue, we proceed no farther, hut leav tbe party to hn action ar law for a lalfe return. If tbe Judire confess tbe bill of ex ceptions he is bound to seal It, and thW duty maybe enforced. If the chariro of the exceptions be truly set out in tile exhibit, tbe petitioner is eulitlod to a sealed bill ; and. In awarding tbe writ, we direct a copy of the exhibits to be served on the Judge along with the wnt. Lot the writ issue. Returnable on Saturday next, January 19, 1867, at 10 o'clock A. AT. D. W. tellers tor petitioner. Nisi Prliia Judge Strong. Jamea Mu'holland vs. John 11. U old bee it and Samuel .Lawrence. An action by a tenant against his landlord to recover damages for unlawfully digging up his garden. On trial." FINANCE AND COMMERCE. Office of the Evening Telegraph, ) Monday, January 14, 1867. ( The Stock Market was very dull this morning, but prieea were steady. In Government bonds there was no material chance to notice. 107 was bid for old 6-20s; 108 for 6s of 1H81: 99 for 10 40s; and 104 tor June and August.7'30s. City loans were dull; the new issue sold atl00i.no chance. Railroad shares were the most active on the list. Catawissa preferred sold largely at 3031, closing at 304, a decline or j; Beading sold at 62j, no change; and Philadelphia and Erie at 111, no chance. 130 was bid for Camden and Am boy; 564" 'or Pennsylvania Railroad; 62 tor Nor ristown: and 33 tor North Pennsylvania. City Passenger Railroad sharss were firmly held. Spruce and Pine sold at 30; and Thir teenth and Fifteenth at 19; 46 was bid for Crtes nut and Walnut; 144 for Hestonville; and 26 for Girard College. Bank shares continue in good dmand for in vestment at full prices. 107i was bid for Fourth National; 112 for Sixth National: 1.52 for Philadephia; 135 for Farmers' and Me chanics'; 100 lor Northern Liberties; 32 for Mechanics'; and 100 for Southwark. In C.inal hares there was verv little move ment. 2J was bid tor Schuylkill Navigation common; 33 for preferred do; 54 for Leliis'i Navigation; S7 for Morris Canal cimmon; 124 for preferred do.; 13J for Susquehanna Canal; and bCi for Delaware Division. Quotations of Gold 10 A. M., 134.; 11 A. !H. 1345: 12 M.. 1344: 1 P. M.". 134?, an a Ivance of i on tbe closing prices of Saturday evening;. The Insurance Company of North America has this dav declared a dividend of six per c.-rit. (semi-annual), exclusive of taxes. PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES TO-DA1 Ktported by De Haven & Bro.,No.40S.Third street JTIH8T DO A ED $900 City 68 new. .c. 100 loOsncataoi m S-fvjo do.... new.iuoi $100 do.... new. 100 JModO War k Fra 7s. 84 S2100W JK6s ta 86 $2000 C & A nit 89. . . 95 10 sb Heading. trnsf 62 lOOshl'lul & E..t80 81 60sbl3th&15ih. ... 19 6 sh Sprue & Pino 30 200enCata pt.... I 81 100 sh do t6 8'JJ l'ju sn 100 sh 200 sh 100 sh lnOsh 100 sh 100 oh 100 sh 20J sh 200 sh do 301 do b5 30 do sriO 80 do 06 80 do b-'JO 30 do., do.. bb 30 biiO 801 b60 80 ... 80 ... 80j do., do., do.. Messrs. De Haven & Third street, report the Brother, No. 40 South following rates of ex- change to-day at 1 P. M.: American gold, 134 uiiia; Oliver us ana 4s, izs; compound Interest Notes, June, 1&64, 16J; do.. July, 1864, 15J; do., August. 1804, 152; do., October, 1864, 14jl; do., December, 1864, 133 ; do., May, 18G.r), 11?; do., Auerust, 1865, 10J; do., .September, 1865, 10; do., October, 1865, 9. Messrs. William Painter & Co., baukers, No. 36 South Third street, report the followiug rates of exchange to-day at 12 o'clock: U.S. 6s, 1881, coupon, 1073(glOH; V. 8. 5-20s, coupon, 1802, ll'7;;107i; do., 1864, 1053105; do., 1865, 105J 01O6j; "do., new, 1805, 1044O104; U. 8. 10-40s, coupon. 99$tVfiUK); U. S. 7-30s, 1st series, l041(Tnl04J; do., 2d series, 104J104i; 3d series, 1044($104i; Compounds, December, 1864, 13SR134. The Insurance Companies Elkotion of Directors. Several of the city Insi-auce Compan.es held elections for Directors to-day, with the following results: Union Mutual Insurance Company. Yrancii Tete, John H. Irwin, 8. P. Steiner. George Lewis. J. 8. Perot.WiUlam S. Baird, F. Lavergne, George H. Hubble. President. Richard S. Smith; Secretary, John Moses. The following Directors hold over from last vear: Richard S. Smith, S. Destouet, A. E. Borie, William C. Kent, Henry Lewis, Jr., Edward L. Clark, Ellis Yarnull, H. F. Robinson, Samuel C. Cook, James R. Campbell, Charlee Wheeler. 8. Delbert, Nor rls S. Cumminas, Solomon Townsond. Insurance Company ot the State of Penntyl vania. President Henry D. Sherrerd. Secre taryWilliam Harper. Directors Henry D. Hherrerd. Charles Macalester, William S. Smith, William R. White, George II. Stuart, Samuel Grant, Jr., Tooias Wagner, Thomas B. Wattson, Henry G. Freeman, Charlee B. Lewis, George C. Carson, Edward C. Knight, John U. Austin. 27ie Mnterprite Jnmranoe Company. F. Hutch ford Starr, Nalbro' Frazier, John M. At wood, Bnjaoiin T. Tredicb, George Jtl. ItHiiart, John Itork u?' t F'ilif,,i-. "r-- W. 1'ahne cZrd wlVt?"' w'"io 0, rtoulton, Thomn. 'r Fv?a,'w,""M S",rr- Vice Pre-ident, W. WtVr JIontP0,,,cry; Sectary, Alexander Dottt (lZl?'Jn!irf'nt t-Vhiwmt.-John H. V Pari Un WoVi,iH?rl,Cborle9 Auloy li'v. . V Jani Diirnel . Curwen Mtoddart MrMictaacI, Gfw.'llal a V Rogers P M it'roih vd ''V""10 Cadbury, William C. Lomr 1I18(1onH8a7,uclRhP'tv, Thefol- V v. ';-.-. lora iioM over from last year: T Wutri7 ' Rivn,"rd,Wooi, Henry Haines, Hacker. ' M F' Coffln' wiulat- vrince Company. -Francis N. Buck, "rt49 uftlh,aidBont Henry Wis, Samue Wright. P. 8. Justice. Georee A. West John W Everniann, Robert B. Potter. John Kesslcr, Jr., E. D. VoodruirCharlci Stokes, Joseph D. Ellia! Election of Railroad Dibectobs. This morning the different railroad companies bvlna ofhees in this city, held their annual election of directors, with tho following result- jAhirh and Dclatvim Water Gap ltavroad- President, Francis R. Cope; Dir-etors, John A. Slefor, Andrew Manderson, W. II. La wall, John rJY,111'!0 A IjUclteohack Jacob P. Joneg, p. 1. hllenberger, Alexander Fullerton, Frederick Oratt, James S. Cox, Samuel E. Stoke. Richard Richardson. Heading Railroad. President Charles Smith ; Managers-H. P. McKean, A. E. Borie, B. B. Cabecit, J B. Lippinco'.t. John Ahhurst, Stephen Col well; Treasurer S. Bradford ; Secretary-William U. Webb. Rhilarlephia and Irenton Railroad. Direc tors Vincent L. Bradford, Edwin A. Stevens William II. Hart, William II, Gatzmer, Charles Macalester, John Dorrance, Richard Shippen. William S. Eieeman, Asa J. Fish, John G. Stevens. Beniamln Fish", .lnhn M rtA Worth Pennsylvania Railroad. President Franklin A. Comlv; Directors, John Jordan, Jr., J. Gillingham Fell, S. Morris Wain, William C. Ludwie, Ell wood Shannon, Edward C Knieht, Alfred Hunt, William C. Kent, Charles W. Wharton, Edward Roberts. Lilt'e Mmyikdl .Xawgatinn and Coal Com party. President, John F. Blandy; Managers A. E. Borie, Samuel J. Reeves, A. J. Derbyshire' Daniel R. Bennett, Charles F. Sumner, Joseph II. Trotter. v Lhigh Valley Railroad. President, William W. Longstreth. Directors, Asa Packer, John Taylor Johnston, William H. Ga'.zmer, J. Gil lingham Fell, Elisha A. Packer, Ashbel Welch, John N. Hutchinson, Edward H. Trotter, David Thomas, .Ionian O. htearns, Joseph II. Dulle--, Cbarlrs Hartshorne. Lorberry Creek Rai'road.PmU McKeah, A. E. Borie, R. B. Cabeen, J. B. Liopincott, John Ashnrst, Stephen Colwell. Mesquehonmg Valley Railroad. President, J. B. Moorhead. Directors, J. S. Cox, J. B. Moor bead, W. (J. Moorhead, Samuel Hepburn, J. V. Wil liamson , S. V. Alerrick, W. H. Talcott. The Passenger Railwayb Election of Directors. Many of the patenter railway companies held tbuir annual elections for directors to-day. Some of them are held at too late an hour tor n to obtain the result. The elections of the other compauies resulted as follows: Second, and Third tlreet. President Jacob Binder. Directors John E;senbrey. Jr., John Horn, Robert F. Taylor. Thomas W. Webb, Israel Peterson, J. P. Steiner, W. P. Hacker, Benjamin F. Iluddy, William Anspach, A. J. Hoiman, W-lliam Eieubrey, M. Hall Stanton. Citizens1 (Tenth and JCte'centh street). Presi dent Georire Williams. Directors foflin Colket, J. K. Mcllwaiu, Amos Ellis, William McClary, J. D. Brown. I'mcn. President William V. McGrath. "Vice-President Jacob E. Riitway. Directors Jacob E. Ridgway, Robeit P. King, ' John M. Riley, Charles Welh, Ridgway Glbbs. Girard Cotleae. Presidi nl-E. B- Edwards. Secretary and Treasurer W. S. Blight. Direc tois John Lambert, William S. Grunt. Andrew A. Butler, Henry Croskey, Henry Norris. Philadephia CUyChesntt ana Walnut Streets, President. Collin Colket. D'rcctors, C. Caui blos, Georee Williams, C. Wister, Amos Ellis, A. E. Dougherty. Z. C. Howell. Philadelphia Trade Report. Monday, January 14 Trade was excessively dull in all departments to-day, and out-door operations were partially suspended in consequence of the snow upon the wharves and leading avenues. Taere , was no demand for Flour, except from the home consumers, who purchased very sparinrly, only taking a Tew hundred barrel, m lots, at 8-258 76 pot barrel for superfine; S910 76 for extras; tll-SOvo 13 60 lor common an-i choice Nortnweetern extra family; 81214 25 .for Pennsylvania and Ohio do, do. ; and $14 M17 for fancy brands, ac cording to quality. Ryo Flour Is selling a mull way at $7 25 per barrel. Nothing doing in Corn Meal. Prime Whoat was in good demand, but the offer ings were small, and holders firm in then-view. We quote Pennsylvania red at 82'76310; Southern do. at S3103-20; and white at 8 208 40 A small lot of common Pennsylvania Kye sold at $1 86. Corn ls scarce and limited; sales of new yellow at lil 08; 1500 bushels old do. at $1171119; and whne at tl-03. Oata are selling 5960o. p bushel for Pennsylvania. No. 1 Quercitron Bark m held at 835 4? ton. -n Nothing doing in Whisity, and pricta are nominal Philadelphia Cattle Market. Monday, January 14 Buef cattle were in fiur demand this week at about farmer rate. 2000 head arrived and sold at 16JS17e. lor extra; 15il6o. for tan- to good ; and 12 14o. per pound for common, as ti quality. The following are lae particular! ol the a'ei 64 head Owen Smith, Western, Wd6i. 00 A. Christy & l!ro., Westorii. llj&tt. o A. Kennedy, Chester co , MCajlu. 99 p. McFiiion, W estern, at), prons-. 106 P. Hathaway, Western, ll.tltff. 104 " James 6. Kirk, Chester eountv, 14a.lS. 110 James MoFillen, Western. 1116 60 " K. 8. MoFillen, Westoru, 1617. 90 Ullman fc Ko fiman, Western, 15 lSj. , 142 " Martin Fuller Co., Western, 16a 16. 100 " Mooney A tuiith, Western. H&I7. 90 " L. Frank, Wta crn. 14C?;16. 86 " II. Cham. Pennsylvania, 7088. groat. 100 Frank & Shomborjr, Western, lSwlSj. 92 Chandler & Co., Western, S'ls" SO " VI as-ner t McArale, Westeinfeif xnw. 98 " J. Soldomridire, Western, 141 27 " D. W. GetnniHll, Delaware. aroaa. sheen were in lair demand. lO.OOtf bead aoidat l(ff7o. lb , gros. Cows were unchanged. 250 bead aofd at S50,75 for Sprincern, and 70 i 90 $ head for Cow and Calf. Hogs were du'l. 7000 bead fold at tbe different yards at from 88 60Cg 60 100 lba. net- , Prussian Conscripts Bunni(r Away The Prus sian Government has caused thirty young- Hano verians to be arra-tted at Hamburg They bad arrived in that city to embark for America, in order to avoid tbe military service.. Small French Coins -Nearly all the presses of the Paris Mint are employed in coining small money for the wants of trade, the pieces being 2f., If., 60c.. and 25c. Several millions are struck off every day. An Indian Dry rock The Rangoon 7Yme mentions the completion ot a dry dock at Ran. goon where vessels of the largest size can bi repai'ied as effectually as in Calcutta. A Centenarian The French papers announce the deatn, at Bouneval, of M. Ollivier, formerly cure of Neuvy-en-Dunoie, aged one hundred, years aud nine mojitbe.
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