H A A DOUBLE SHEET TIIREB CENTS. "VOL. Vll.-No. 28. PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, FEBHTJAEY 1, 1867. IETJIfcOI?JE. DETAILS OF TUB "AFRICA'S" NEW a. THX EASTEBN QUI8TI0N. 4a.rtftldl on the Condition of ttaa "Sick Man" Tho linty of Kngland, Franca, ' Kanlft. Catrira, December 18. That I love England 'with the atlection ot a con you cannot doubt, and that tt ia ever tbe desire of my heart to see her in the first rank among the nations ia equally certain; but to caress the errors of her .ministers -to that 1 cannot lend myself. I repeat, therefore, to jour statesmen that which I have stated to our own: Do well, and you will receive praise; but to lavish praise on those who do evil is servile adulation, and I never Hatter. In tbe war of giants waged by England against tbe First Emperor I search in tbe pages of those histories oi your country which narrate it for one single expression of condemnation at tbe expenditure of millions of lives and millions of money, pacrlticed to combHt one despotism indeed, but certainly to sustain another not less exacting. Who, however, on the other band, will not confess, with me, that tbe service? rendered by England to the cause ot human progress have been imnM-Dse f And I in particular bear testi mony to the benefits reocived from you by Italy Mi I860, without which we should not now be existing in the embrace of every member of the 'Italian family. Hut when I see the tJoTcrument t this, my adopted country, allied with AustrU tand with Turkey, I must tell you the truth namely, that 1 inhale the fumes of a Chanel houe, which all the national vitality niav be . unable to dispel, if Great Britain places hersclt : in contact wlih these dead corpses. I would rather ece her ubing her power and her Influence to support these oppressed nationalities at pre sent fforog to decay in thcjniirid atmosphere of despotism, but who, remaining constant to their desire ot purifying themselves, niunt certainly rise one day or another to their natural places in the fraternity of free nations. Let us leave Austria, whose Emperor ought to Teceive the fate of his brother E'npcror of Mexico, and which exists only through the dis sensions of the nationalities checkmating each other's efforts towards emancipation. Ijet us travel to Turkev, cosmopolitan as I am, and a believer in that God who desires not fac tions and discords, but. on tbe contrary, that men should love each other as brethren (which fraternization can only be possible, however, when we send the Dervish to the spade and the Roman priest to the mattock). Believing fully all this, I can make no difference between the natives of the plains of Tartar? and my country men born on the sunny hills of Rome. But have you any idea what this despotism of tbe Turks protested aeainst by jou really is I will give jou an example. One day, in the port of Olivelra. in the inland of Mitylene, I inquired of a Greek peasuut the reason why he did not gather up the olives, in stead of permitting them to peilsh on the ground. "Because," he answered, "the Pacha - buys up all the olives, and we are compelled to deliver them to him at such a low price that it would not pay the expense of gathering them in." Behold bow the interest of this poor remnant of Christians is neglected iu temporal matters; and for the rest, for all that concerns the pros titution of tbe body and of the soul, how am I to relate tt to you, who have so kind a heart, and who have a son aud (hi neuter? It is most horrible. And If I do not speak of it, oh ! for give roe: it is for the sake of decency, and from the respect which I owe you, that I cannot de tail to jou such brutalities. Well, now, I have laid before you the condi tion of the Christians under Islam, aud Britain the classic ground of human rights, tbe pro tectress of thi oppressed, tbe eniaucipatress of the slave, persists in upholding these fruits of a despotism the most inhuman and the most monstrous. In 1827 England. France, arid Russia, in one Of those outbursts of gamroslty which God fometiines excites in great minds, accomplished one of those facts which in the history of nations are followed by universal gratitude. Let them complete the sublime tasK ; let them spare to humanity a fresh torrent of blcod, and they will receive from her a thousand benedictious. G. Garibaldi. GERMAN RECONSTRUCTION. Btui of the Coustltutlon of tbe New Northern Confederation. Tbe precise text of the ConstitutioQ for the North Germau Confederation, approved by the Prussian Government and now under examina tion by the Conference of Deputies in Berlin, fass not yet been published. The followiug is b lieved to be a more correct, as is also a more detailed, summary than has jet appeared: The draft consists of thirteen sections, divided into sixty-nine or seventy paragraphs. The nrst division sets furth what Is to be con sidered federal territory; the second contains definitions ot tbe legislative power in the con federation; the third treats of , the federal coun cil; section lour settles the position of the presiding power; section five treats of the parliament; sections six to ten of the compe tence appertaining to the legislative power; the eleventh contains tbe important clauses as to the federal army; and eectiou twelve refers to the settlement of differences between mem bers of the confederation Tbe last section holds forth a prospect of tbe regulation of rela tions with tbe South German States. Tbe federal territory embraces the States of the Governments known to belong to the North German Confederation, with those parts of Hesse lying north ol the Maiu. Subjects of Buy ot these States are to have equal rights with natives in all other tederai fctaiea. The federal Legislature cousistsof the Federal Council and tbe Parliament, having under its jurisdiction, as common affairs of the North Germau Confederation, customs, commercial legislation, coinage, weights aud measures, banks, regulations aa to native rights, and riht of settlement, etc., patents for inventlous, pro tection of German trade, railway, postal and telegraph systems, river navigatiou, the code of civil process, laws relating to bills of exchange and commerce. The Prussian Crowu occupies the presidency, which represents the confederation abroad, besides upon war and peace, concludes treaties and appoints ambassadors. A Federal Chan cellor, appointed by tbe presiding power, takes the chair at the Federal Council. The Council and tbe Parliament meet yearly. The Parlia ment is chosen by general direct election, and post esses tbe right ot initiative withiu the coui- fietence of Federal legislation; It votes by ma ority. Its members may not be prosecuted for statements made in their quality ot representa tives. Officials in the service in one of the Federal States are ineligible. The members do not receive any pecuniary allowance. The Federal nresidlnGr nower has to see to the execu tion of the federal laws, and may compel refrac tory members by execution to luitii their auiaes. The States of tho Confederation form one permitted to remain outside the customs line as free norts. IcrislRtinn aa to the collective cus toms system lies within the province of the Confederation ; the revenue from the customs goes into the Federal Treasury, and, together with the returns from the postal and telegraph vsteins. will he nnnlWl to meet common ex- Senses. Bo far as possible in tbe interest of tbe efense ot the countrv or of General traffic, the railway system will be subject to Federal legis lation, and the postal and telegraph systems be organized as a homogeneous means of Inter course throughout the entire territory of the North German Confederation. Officials bind themselves in their oaths of service to obedience ton aids the presiding officer The chief ftduiifl istiative officials will be appointed by the pre siding power. , , W1 The war navy of the North Sea and tbe Baltic Is under the chief command of Prussia. The organlration, appointment of officers, and offi cials proceeds Irom the presiding power. Kiel Bay and the Bay of Jahdo are Federal war porta. Normal estimates for the establishment and Bialmenar.ce of tho fleet will be agreed upon with the Parliament, and the expenses defrayed by the members of tbe confederacy in propor tion to population. The seaboard population is ubect 10 conscription for naval service; but, on the olhcr hand, freed from service in tho land army. The mercantile ships of all the North German States form a homogeneous federal marine, and carry a common flag (black, white, and red). Ships' papers will be made out by the Federal authorities. The Consulate system Is subject to the Con federation; tbe present Consulates will, bow ever, continue to subsist until the organization of Federal Consulates Is completed. The general conscription is extended to the whole North German Confederation, and the peace strength of the Federal army settled at one per cent, of the population. Prussian military legislation is introduced in all States of the Confederation. THE OFERA EODSS FINALLY DISPOSED OF. Itcturu of Mr. Lee from Chicago. The gr-at Crosby Opera House lottery Is at length tinully wound up, aud the fortunate and worthy holder or ticket No. 68,600 has sold his "elf pbuot," and is once more in his secluded home, two hundred thousand dollar richer for his Investment ot live dollars, so indifferently made la9t August. Contrary to the geueral belief crea'ed by his humorous letter to his brother in-law, Mr. Lee visited Chicago himself the latter part of last week, being persuaded to mnke the visit by an agent of Crosby's, who went over to Prairie du Itocher for that purpose. On arriving in Chicago, Mr. Lee was the "observed of all ob servers," being beset and pestered by all sorts of people, from little boys who gaped at him as he walked the streets, and sharpers of every hue, to ambitious spinsters who, notwithstand ing the publication of Mr. Lee's letter announcing to the world that he had a sick wife at home that he prized more than all the Opera Houses that were ever built, entertained vague hopes of obtaining an interest, direct or indirect, iu the cash value of 58,600. As might bo expected, Mr. Lee received innumerable oilers tor the purchase of tbe Opera House, propositions and schemes in endless variety were hourly sub mitted to him. When at his hotel visitors called without end, and go where he would, some purely disinterested party was sure to pounce upon the unfortunate gentleman with some pro position different from any offered before, or with some affectionate suggestion as to the course he ought to pursue. It was impossible to enjoy the moment's quiet ness or seclusion. All tbe sporting fraternity of Chicago, which apparently embraces two-thirds of the male population of that famed city, were on the alert. The fact that tbe winner ot the great prize was in apronH iitFAuu town a if on the "wings of tbe wind." "The fame thereof was noised abroad," and the people were agog to see the wonder. Now, all this was not a little perplexing to the quiet, common-sense miller from a country village, aud he very soon was sick of the city, and anxious to dispose of bis prize almost at any price, and breathe the air of the country and bouesty airuiu, and hence when Mr. Crosby called on him aud offered in plain terms $200,000 cash dowu for his claims on the splendid building, represented by a slip of paper bearing tbe magic number, 58,000, he concluded to accept the proposition. In a few minutes tbe necessary papers were made out and signed, the money banded over to Mr. Lee, and the Opera House was sold. HaviiiB thus disposed of his bargain, tbe nest thing was to get home, and notwithstanding all the perils unavoidably surioimuiug a man witu two hundred thousand dollars in his pocket in Chicago, Mr. Lee effected a masterly retreat, and arrived sate and sound iu St. Loui-s and deposited the funds in the Boatmen's Saving Institution, on Maiu street. The announcement of tbe actual amount re ceived lor the Opera House will no doubt sur prise not a few of our readers. It was tbe general belief that the house represented a cash value of nearly halt a million, and it seems im possible to avoid concluding that It was worth considerably more than the amount paid to Mr. Lee; jet we can well understand the circum stances which induced blm to cloe the matter up, and accept two hundred thousand dollars iu hard cash. It is positively delightful to realize in thus chronicline tbe final rcene iuthe great ratllethat tbe prize has fallen into the bands of a worthy and respected man, w ho. no doubt, will speud tbe great fortune in a sober aud sensible way. Dame Fortune nas certainly vindicated her character for caprice and uncertainty. When the tickets were selling we heard of various in dividuals who adopted all sorts of magical methods to hit on the lucky number, sought tbe aid of fortune tellers, canvassed the stars, and the dieams of the night, and then actually suc ceeded in many cases, iu getting the very num ber so mysteriously pointed out. but of what avail? A middle-aged practical rui.ler, lu a country town, sends a letter, ordering one ticket, without mentioning even any number iu particular, aud as a reward for bis Inditl'erence be pockets 1200,000. HI. Louis licpub. 3UM uit. An Active Volcano in the Moon. A volcano In tbe moon is said to be In an active state. The crater called Linne, on tho Mare Serenita'is, was noticed by au astronomer at Athens, a M. Schmidt, during the mouths ot October and November, to be obscured. Eng lihh photographs taken duriug tbe same time show the crater very faintly marked. The same darkness was observed on this spot by the emi nent astronomer Schroeter hi November, 1788. Tbe London spectator says: "The impression is that an eruption is going on, but if so, must not the moon have an atmosphere ? Could combustion take place without oxygen? Would the smoke the carbonic acid gas rise without some heavier gas, like atmospheric air, to rise in?" Present Condition of the Mont Ceni Tunnel. On the 31st ol December last the Mont Ceuis tunnel had been excavated to the extent ot C3T4 metres, being 2424 on the Modane or French sldp. and 3940 ou the side of Uardonneche. Of these 0374 metres, 1025 were excavated in 1806. The whole length ol the tuuuel is estimated at 12,220 metres, so mat tne work is more than half dune. Death at a Bal'. Tbe Furope of Frankfort an nounces the sudden death of Madame du Tesch enberg, wife of the principal editor of the Vienna GaieUe. She had lust supped gaily at a ball, aud was about to depart when, a waltz btriklng up, she told her husbuud Bhe would take three turns before going. But after the first turn she requested her partner to stop, aud almost immediately expired. Viceregal State In Ireland. The Lord Lleute nantof Ireland keeps up the state due to his viceregal position, the Marchioness never goes out, even when shopp'ng. without four horses to the carriage, and two outriders. The Borghese Palace The Borghese palace, in Borne, took fire a few days ago, and three rooms were destroyed, but the conflagration was fortunately stopped before it approached the gallery and other art treasures. A Richmond paper announces that Major Rogers is attempting the life of General Moseby. During tbe war a aumber of similar attempts were made. WASHINGTON. ' ' The National Finances. 1 'WAnn.'OTON, ' January ' 31.Tbe following table shows the gold receipts Irom Importations for tbe week ending January 20, lb67, as com pared with those of this week : Thl Week. Latt Week. New Tork. S2 8M 9f2 88 $2,&0,7W 89 Boston 263,682 18 li,810 tW Philadelphia 68 6M 26 172.671 61 balimore 49.688 42 123,604 01 Kw Orleans, irom Jan. 12 to Jan. 19 144 590 99 129 904 78 Late Financial Legislation. Washington, January 31. The uncertainty prevailing in all quarters throughout the country regarding tbe financial legislation con templated by Congress, is beginning to make itself felt in both branches very strongly. Pro bably the business of the country would receive material benefit 11 it could be positively known that all the efforts of Congress are likely to result in leaving matters just as they are at present. I do not hesitate to sav that the pros pect of the final passage of the Tariff, Tax, and Bauk bills Is so remote that they may be practi cally considered failures. Even at this day the Tariff bill is being so heavily laden with objectionable feature as to seriously jeopardize all chance of its success. The Tax bill, when reported, will recommend but a very plight reduction in taxation, because ot the fact that a high tarilf is being perfected, and that the receipts, owing to the falling off in business, arc now considerably below estimates. Tbe Bank bill has been so long banging in the House that circumstances and events have changed some features that were practicable months ago into impracticable features now. Tie question of a continued contraction of the currency is also receiving much attention, though no direct proposition to interfere with the preeent rate is jet regularly before either house. It is quite likely, however, that during the coming week this question will be brought before the House of Representatives for direct action. It is confidently asserted that there Is a ma jority lu tbe'Iiouse ngaiust a further contrac tion of greenback legal-tenders. But should such a measure pass, it w,uld still have to run the gauntlet. of the Senate Finance Committee, which is known to be agaiust interfering with the present rate, and it is not at all certain that the Senate itself would not sustain its com mittee. In view of the consideration of thce various matters, a very lare number of the business men of the country are now in Wash ington. I learn that a considerable number of bankers are also coming here next week, to be heard before the Financial Committees with, reference to measures bearing upou iheir In terests. JVfW York Times. The Tariff mil. The Tariff bill passed the Senate lust night by tbe decisive vote of 27 to 10, all the Democrats present but two voting agaiift it. These were Messrs. Johnson ana McDougnll. We congratu late tbe country on this result, achieved much earlier in tbe session tv- - f J- - cinlly as tho u-uute amendments to ttie bill nave been generally for the increased protec tion of American industry. Yesterday, in day and evening session, it received important changes. The duty on cast-iron ripe was raised to i cents per pound; on files over ten inches in length to 8 cents per pound. " After considerable debate the duty on woollen cloths was placed at 45 cents per pound, and 35 per cent, ad valorem, with proportionate in crease on ditfeient grades. The drawback on articles used in ships was amended so as not to , apply to steam vessels, and an amendment ex- ! eluding the drawback from soiling vessels was rejected. Animals imported for breeding were : placed on the free list. A motion to reduce the duty on coll'ee to 3 cents per round was dis- I agreed to, and also one to reduce the duty on ! printing paper to 15 per cent. The bill is not the beet that might be framed, but is, perhaps, ! ns pood aa we could hope to see passed. Now let'tbe House go promptly to work and do its j Fhnre towards protection to American industry. ST. Y. 2rilune. ! Meeting of the Southern Republican As- ! oclattou A National Convention to ; l' rue the linpeacuineut of the Presi dent Proposed. I At a meeting of the Southern Republican As sociation, held" at their rooms ou F street, ou Wedne.-day evening, Governor Hamilton of I Texas presiding, the subject of benefiting the loyalists of tbe Southern States in the speediest manuer was under discussion. The various representatives of the State, to the number of j twentv, took part in the discussion, the maiu point being upou the calling of a National Con ventoiu, to meet in Wastnagtou on or about the j 4tb of Maich next, to repre.-ent the loyal spirit ot the impeachment party, aud thereby instruct the Fortieth Congress that it is the will of the na'ion tbat Andrew Johnson should be im peached, as the only hope of the Southern Sraies for speedy reconstruction. ) ending the adoption of the resolution to further this measure, it was elicited from the various speakers that tbe Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, the Hon. Mr. Boutwell, aud Hou. Ben jamin F. Butler, who hail been consulted, were friends of this movement, especially the former. The members of the association were fully satis fied that the South had nothing to hope from the present Congress, and that it was useless to petition or beg of a body that had been so dere lict in duty to their friends. They were weak kneed, and unless something was doue to frighten the next Congress into definite action, nothing could possibly be hoped for. The only question was whether tho force should be concentrated on reconstruction or impeaciimeni, ana u was tne unanimous ex pression of the meeting that impeachment was the strong point of the loyalists. While the various Representatives ot the Northern States were undoubtedly their professed friends, they had taken every step to discover the spiiit of tbe present Congress upon the subject, aud were satisfied, beyond a doubt, that nothing more could be done with tho matter. They were tired of waiting and besging. The time had come for manifest action. New York bankers had lobbyists at the Capitol every day. plead ing with members of Congress to drop the sub ject of impeaenment for the financial welfare of the country. The members, of the Association bad done ull in their power to counteract this influence, but wealth was tuoie potent than right. One of tbe gentlemen announced tbat he had yesterday obtained very important Information de?ired by Mr. Ashley, aud he hoped every member of the Association would be as active as the Committee bad been in strengthening tbe bands of the Chairman ot the Impeachment Committee. Another measure in connection with the subject of impeachment was to urge. Congress to demand why the confiscation of property In the South had not been carried ou according to the tenor of the resolution passed in 1862. The final triumph of the loyal South was at hand if President Johnson could be im peached. One thing was certain, the Thirty ninth Congress had tbe honor of inaugurating this.movemeiit. It remained for tbe Fortieth Congress to carry it out: and if this was not done, thev would brand themselves before the world as a set of poltroons and fools forever. The last aud the surest hope would be in the assembling ot a National Convention, composed of delegates from the Eaat and West, the North and the South, and let them dtclare, under the shadow of the Capitol, and within hearing of Coneress, that it is the will of the people that the Presi dent should bo impeached at once: and, unless the convention met, there was but little hone of ever gaining that recognition which had been so long denied, and that recognition could come alone through impeachment, A'. J. 'irtOune. THE GIRLS' HICH SCHOOL. The Seml-Annnal Commencement Thla Horning, This morning the semi-annual commence ment of tbe Girls' High and Normal School was held in the school building, on Sergeant street, between Ninth and Tenth. It was found neces sary to hold the exercises there, because au appropriate hall could not be obtained for the purpose. The programme of the exercises ob served was as follows: Prijfir By the Her. O S Wylle. Kfiedlng ot the script ar. Chant Venite Kxultemu. tway-'Beita," composed by Mlsi Eltie E, Cly. read by Mixs Anna J. Roblnr. Beciution 'The Mle Boat." Mini Clara R Elliott Wmlc Hon br Conooae. wlih io;o obligato com pond by PrommtorC. Evxrent lor afla Aillo Biaielr i (war ilarreit," composed anl read by Mln Jeannle W. Wyile Recitation "The Lout Heir," MIm Alice B Franklin. Uoate "llope Brlgbtly Beama," irom Lucia di Lam nurmor. Etaav "Meteors, " composed by Miss Lydla M. Wat son, read bv Miss Emily L. Abbetc. Music '"I be Vale of Beat " irom Meyerbeer's opera Of Thr Ineu. no'l, M Ins Clara K Killntt Kay"Jy Travels " composed bir Miss Bonlsh II. Iliachnian, tead by Mlt Lizzie H. Kelly Kecltation Tbe Loved not lost," Mini Able Blakrly. slui'lc "Anrfl CborriS." (torn Trntntor. Beciution Fratilaoomo." Miss Emma Miller. Music "Ibou .Everywhere," laoLuer, oy Allsa Allie Blakely. ' DELIVERY OF DIPLOMAS, Mulo "I'm a Merry Laughing Girl. " Kisav "outward Bound, ' composed by Miss Bessie Smith, read bv atlas Ehle A. Ml; lor. Music Away 1 Away 1 DBAWINO ON TnB BOARDS. Snow Scene Miss Benlah II. Hlnchman, flowers I. o. 1 Mis Emma M. (ianktll. Flowers No. 2 Miss Annie K. Fusdel1. Eagle Miss Bessie W. Connell. After the opening prayer by the Rev. Mr. Wvlie, of tbe Scriptures were read by the graduating class with very good effect. The chant, "Venite Exultenius," was sung by the graduating and senior classes beautifullv, and, under the able leadership of Professor C. Kveresf, was quite a success. Miss ADna J. Kohler's delivery of the essay on "Bells" was quite effective. Her delivery is free and unembarrassed, and she has a very good voice. Her elocution was very much ad mired. The essay itself was very creditably written, and quite graphic in its descriptions. "Tbe Life Boat" was recited by Miss Elliott in a very thrilling manner. We must call particular attention to the beau tiful rendering of the solo obllsaio by Miss Allie Hlakely. This young lady has a voice tbat for sweetness and compass is hardly ever excelled, even by our most popular artists. All she lacks is confidence and a little more power, to render her a first-class vocalist. The ess-ay on "Harvest," which was composed and read by Miss Jeannie W. Wylie, was descrip tive of agricultural pursuits and of the bounties of Providence. , fh. A comical recitation bv Miss f ranKiin, ot the waillniro ef on Irish mother searching after her lost bov. wjia evened inerly omiisinrr. anit kept iu. -"aience in a perpetual burst of laughter. "Hope Brightly Beams," a selection from the opera of Lucia di l.ammermoor, was given with a very good effect, the graduating aud Benior clnsses participating. The essay on Meteors opened with a descrip tfon of the heavenly bodies. It then described various meteoric exhibitions tbat have been recorded in history, and also the theoiies that have been advanced lor their origin and des tination. Tbe "Vhle of Rest," from the ooera of the Hvguenots, was sune by Miss Clara R. Elliott witn great power of expression aud considera ble pathos. Although her voice is not so sweet and musical as that ot Miss Blakrly, it has con hiderably more power. The essay on "My Travels,"! read by MUs Kelly, is descriptive of a journeying tbroutrh the storied lands of the Old World. It is written in an imaginative style, and abounds in apropos quotations from the poets. It wa9 delivered In very pood stvle, and was well received. Tbe recital of "The loved and not loved,"' by Miss BlaVely, was followed by a most delightful rendering of the Anvil Chorus, from the opera of II Trovatore. The recitative, Fra Giacomo, by Miss Miller, was a descriptive piece of the sorrows and un requited love of a man of strongly passionate nature, who, in his despair, takes the crook and becomes a monk. He meets tbe lady who has betrayed him at the confessional, aud kills both her and himself. It was delivered in a very thrilling manner. "Thou Everywhere" was suue by MissBlakcly In a most artistic aud able manner. Afier which, Mr. FetWs, the principal, delivered tbe diplo ni ua to the graduating clae. AVKBAOS. AVERAGE. Jeonle W. Wylle Kt 1 Emma B. Triiikle sst. lituluD H.llincbinan...97 3 Tauuen O. Mnltb H8 7 i;n nia 1 Miller 96-2 Clsra Htaufler I lia e. Clay 9" 6 Aiarr . ocott hm-i EimnaM.UUKk.lll KS'l Au lal haver 83 0 Clara H. Beale 34 9 ugusia l'lerson 8i-6 l.vtlla M. Wstson M 2 Fnilly L. Abbett SI 6 Annie J. Koblor 93 8 FannvJ.Batbe S7 3 E. Allie BlHkelev OJ'fi Clara B. Klllott 86 8 1 Izzie . Krlley.. ...... 92-0 Mary A. Ellis S6 8 btcsie Smith Wl Agues R. O'Harra H6 7 N ary it. CuJn !il 6IdaK Betton 8ii'4 Elite A. Ml ler 91 fti Alice B. franklin H4'9 Lltzie T. Janney 91 4 Chrinsy Hoilenback Hi 3 .Anne E. FuHseil 90 2 Agnen Gibson H4'l Vnmie H. Cavauaugh..89 2 "riUle f cot' Lizzie K Marrison Hi) i i'Bessie w. Connell Sickness prevented these two ladies Horn attending tbe examination. The following are tbe names of the ladies who obtained the highest recitatiou average during the term: E. E Oelnelman. Sec. C.!M R. R. Mitchell. 8eo. D..99 8 J. W. Wylie. heo. A....99 8 L.Young. Sec. F Mi) L. W. Dickson, eec. B..99 8 L. c. Bower, Sec. E !W 4 DISTINGUISHED. SECTION A TonnlA W WvllR. 98 lK. Allie B'akelev ,..125 ,..!M-l ..92 0 ...91 6 ..91 t ...91 4 ..90 i 1,ihiIu K. iiincuman...7'i Llzr-le 8. Kelley l!ensle Hniitli Mary It. 1,'ullu Eilie A. Miller Lizzie T. .lannev Anna C. Fussell r nitna 1). M tiler. .96 2 El lie E. i;iav rmiua M. uaskill.. Clara 8. Heal I, villa M. Watson... Anna J. Kotiier ....9V8 ....951 ....94-9 ....94-2 ....93 8 SECTION B. ....90 8 Harv W. Stevens ....96 V faille D. Burke.. Lizzie W. Dickson., liuxnie 8 Frlubatd Kaunie Bern , 91-2 w0-3 90 0 inula h. K.rewoa 91-5 vf i oipuie oiagg 8ECTI0H C. i mmaE Oclselman.,.. 98-2 Anna D. Mailert. ....928 Wary E. Hall....... 94 8 Mary E. Hutchinson... .91 8 .Mary A. Manly S3-ti: Lizzie Arnold 90 4 ilary v. uuiuugc woi SECTION D. F.llaT. Demnth tn 4 MaryPolsz 92 8 Susie It. Mitchell 96 9 KuimiL Koineis ti t Mary Kramer !KI 9 Kate Craig 92 6 l.t.lolMclullee BVS Anna 11 l.invil 1)2 i Jennie ('. l'lper 94 5 Marie K. Van Hook 910 jMinte murray m-o Annie Kendall 91 -s Annie Bean 94 5 Hophie atuhr 90-8 diiiuie n. wvue 94 1 Lavina Mclermond....90'7 Maty S. Little 93 4 Dule E. Hewitt 90-6 Linda M. lay lor 92 9 1 Annie Lukeos 9r5 SECTION K. Lldle C. Bower 97 7 , Fannie Abelos 92 5 Laura Dale 93-5 Middle R. Potter 91 S Anna I. Wlut 93-31 Emuia llulton 90 2 Mary M. harper 92 SECTION t. Louise Toung 7 8 nusle 8 Hanlv 92 4 t annieH. Wyeth 97 5 Miriam C Hawkins 91 9 tt. lizabeth Uurborow.97 2 Lottie O. Murphv S17 Annie K. Kemble 98 6, Mary A. )e Hub no 91 1 Annie D. 1'arker. 9A'7 hultle T. Keen 91 S Annie W. BiddaU 93 41 tnna M. Jbverman 91 2 Julia A. Dunn 93 8 Lillian at. ( Omly 1'2 Marv A. Miller 92tUeauiilfl Cherry 91 1 ttattie E. Canders 92 8 1 Laura tt Oauli DO 8 The essay of "Outward Bound" was the vale dictory of the class; it was read by MUs Miller in a very atlecttng manner. It commenced with an imaginative sketch of a vessel that is outward bound from home, and describes her as she sails peacefully onward for a time, pass ing rocks and shoals In safety, and passing also what were once stately vessels like herself. It then describes the sudden storm that springs up, and lashing the oceau into fury with the devoted ship, as if tt were but a feather. Theu applying it to every day lite in struggling with tbe sea ol life. The essay is written to apply to this class that is (u't leaving school to enter uron the voyage of life. The closing of tbe address was very beautiful, as follows -'Tbe tertaln which divides our rlrlhood and womanhood is partly lined, and ax the mists of the future loom belore as we peer eagerly outward and err, ' D'e, U beyond, art thoo firmf art thou sweet J' but there l no answering; echo. O-ir future is in onr own hand, II we follow the com mand, "Whatever thy hand findeth to do, do it" witn all tbv might onr future will be bright and hopefnl. We should not look forward witn dark ened vision, and say with repining; voices, onrs is inch weary, eommon-place life, but should re member tbat each lite has Its prose translation as well as sn ideal meaning." After the delivery ot the valedictory, the beau tllul.song of "Away, Away," was triveti. Vr. Fetter, the Principal of the School, delivered his farewell address to tbe frraduatiun class. It was a thing well conceived, and feelingly delivered. The followlntr Is the ad dress: Young Ladies i The bond which has connected you together as classmates, and which has boon strengthened by the elevating and refining: influ ences ol mutual intercourse and friendly association, is abont to be severed. Your school lito, tbat happy period of your existence, is about to terminate with most, perhaps all oi you; and you will enter ti e busy world, to assume its duties and responsibili ties. May the armor which you have woven here for the great battle of lite, shield you from the tempt, tions and allurements Inoident to human nature; may the Instruction received here fit you to orna ment and illume the sphere In lite which it may e yonrlotto fill; may education, morality, and reli gion receive a powerful stimulus from the influence yon mav exert upon sooiety. Most of you dextre to teach. In assnmiag this Im portant responsibility, always remember jour ac countability. Do not forget that vou are an agent ol tbe Great Teacher, and that He will require ol yea strict account of your stewardship. Ho to Him for the assist an eo yon constantly nred. He can instruct yon how to Instruct You need much of HU spirit to guide and direct you in any ot the walks in Ifle. In all your efforts, strive to practise "that which is love'y and ot rood report." and vou will accomplish much good in the world. Your teaching ana itnuenoe will be lolt long alter your work is nuns, Go, voung ladies, to your rospectlve callings with choerlnlnofs and hope; you bear with you the kind est feelings and fonuest wishes ot your schoolmates, Instructors, and guardians, the Controllers of l'uolie r-cliools, for your happiness and success in every undertaking; and when your labors are ended, may you, through their results, bequeath a rich legacy to mankind, and secure a blisslul tu mor! alitv for yourielveg. Young Ladies: In tbe name and by the authority of the Controller of l'ublio Schools, I present you these diplomas, as an evidence that you have com pleted the course of study pn scribed in the Girls' High and Kormal School of Philadelphia; and as graduate of this institution co rmend you to the care of your friends and the confidence of the com munity, trusting you may all realize in the future the sure reward of the vigilant and faithful, and that your example may be a beacon to guide and direct others. The letter of Mr. Shippcn was then read, as Philadelphia February i, o,. Tt ,. ... lege, my young friend, which I have assuniev, Oi making floral offerings to the one who bas earned the highest distinction at graduation. This time you have won the tonors ot the day by diligence and iaithlulnesp, and by other traits you have gained the love of those under whoso care you have been while in the Girls' Hiuh and Normal: School, l'lf ase accept, then, this offering as a slight testimo nial of my esteem and affectionate regard, and in receiving it bear in memory that all your class mates, as well as your teachers, rejoice that you are tbe recipient. Receive my congratulations, not that you stand above tbe rest, for all have done well, but rather tbat you deserve your honors, and Believe me truly and sincerely your friend, etc, Edwaed Shippkn. Miss Jennie W. Wylie. The audience then dispersed. A general re trret was expressed that the school could not procure a larger bull. As a whole, the exercises were very creditable to the young ladies gradu ating, and to the school cenerally. LEGAL INTELLIGENCE. Supreme Court Chlof Justice Woodward, and Judges Thompson, Read, and Aguew. lho fol lowing cases Irom Northumberland county were arguid: Krenzer vs. Pollock; Boyer vs. Mertz; Clement vs. Lie wart j and Wallize vs. Watlize. Court or iluarter Sessions Judge Brew ster. Bridget Pegg was charged witbithe larceny of clothing and goods valued at $60, belonging to Betty Murphy. Mrs. Murphy keeps a second-hand store, snd is a near neighbor to Mrs. tegg. Some time last summer she missed certain goods, and upon search-warrant lansacked Mrs Fogg's bouse, aud found gooas that she said belonged to her. But tbe defenie produced witnesses who identified the goods as those belonging to Mrs. Pegg. The defense saio. that the whole matter grew out of a domestic quar rel, Mrs. Murphy detormiuing to avenge her-elf by disgraoing Mrs. Pegg by a criminal prosecution. The Jury rendered a verdict of not guilty. Patrick Lsningcn was charged with peijury. 1 he ollegation is tbat he swore Before Aldorman Hurley that Lieutenant John G. Swann recived Irom a turnkey of a station 109 that was tukeu Irom him by two officers, who had arrested him; whereas he had no ground for such oath, which was fa se. On trial. District Court Judge Sbarswood. Maria A. Zane vs Svbilla 8. and Herbert M. Kennedy, by the guardian, Sybilla M Kennedy, and Mrs. Alex ander. An action of electment. On trial. Court of Common Pleas Judges Allison, Pierce, and LuqIow The argument iu the Fair, mount Park case, postponed several weeks afro, was returned this morning. Philadelphia Trade Report Friday, February 1 We have to reoord a can tinuanceofthe dull and unsatisfactory state of the Flour Market noted for some time past; but prioes remain without essential change. There was no demand for shipments, ana tbe home consumers purchase only enough to supply their most necessi tous wants. Sales of a lew hundred barrels, chiefly Northwestern extra family at 11 5:12 75; inoluding Pennsylvania and Ohio do. do. at 812 5;H; fanov at 814-6fl(17; extras at OfcHO fiO; and superfine at $8 ;u 8 76. Rye lour Is held firmly at 87-25 i bur A. Prices of Corn Meal are nominal. There was considerable inquiry for prime Wheat, but the market is nearly bare ot the article. Sales of 12U0bnsheis Pennsylvania red at 3: Southern do. at S3 10C3 20; and while at $3 2b a 3 ia. Rye la held at fl -8S1 38 i bushel. Corn is quiet, and rather lower; sa'es oi 4000 bnsbols newvefloivat 97 u !'8o , and 1000 bushels white at SI. Oats are quiet, with small sales at 67l?58c . Nothing doing in Uarlev or Malt. WhlBky The trade is entirely suppHefl with the "contra band" article, which sells at 1001 76 gallon. m . Markets by Telegraph. New York, Fdbruary 1. The Stock Market Is uull. Chicago and Rook Island, 95; Readme, 101; Canton. 48; trie ooj ; liuvuiuuu buu i ittsuurg, yyj; Fitisburg, Fort Wavne, and Chicago, 6 ; .ttichljon Central, 1074; Michigan Southern, 70J; New York Central, 074; Illinois Central scrip, 1184; Cumber land preferred, 83; Hud-on Isjver, 12U4. Tbore is no regular Uoaid to-day, on account ot the death of a member. Sterling Exchange, 108; Exchange at light. HHtl Gold. iaoi. Svr iobk, February 1. Cotton quiet at 83 (uS4o Flour dull and declining. Sa'es ot 45U0 bar reis; State, f KXalO 60; Ohio, $10 80a;18 80; Wost ern, t 1012 2b: Southern ell 25.1tf. Wheat dull and deollmng. Corn lavors buyers. Rye and Oats dull and declining. Barley dull. Beet quiet. Pork dull; new mess. S20-8r; old, 919; dressed hogs un settled at 88 6fifeT0-S5 lor Western, and 811 lor olty. Lard quiet. VI hisky dull. A bashful printer refused a situation in a printing office where females are employed, saying that he never 'set up" with a girl in bis Hie. Nearly all the Post Offices In Texas are in charge of females. It works so well that the males now arrive and depart every hour in the day. The medical officer ot Halifax declares that the sprinkling of salt on tbe Iron ratls of tbe street railroads induces an evaporation condu cive to scarlet ffvr. THIRD EDITION FROM WASHINCTONTKIS AFTERJJOOSf. SPECIAL DESPATCHES TO EVENING TBLBOAH; Washington, February 1. Proclamation by the President. The President has issued a proclamation, dated January 27. After reciting the law of 1826 concerning discriminating duties of ton nage and imposts, he concludes as follows: "And whereas. Satisfactory evidence has lately been received by me from his Majesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands, through an ofli"lal communication of his Majesty's Minister of For elgn Relations, under date of the 10th of Decem ber, 186(1, tbat no other or higher duties of ton nage and Impost are imposed or levied in the ports of tbe Hawaiian Islands upon vessels wholly belonging to citizens of the United States, and 'upon the produce, manufac tures, or merchandise imported in the same, from the United States or from any foreign country whatever, than are levied on Hawaiian ships and other cargoes in the same ports under like circumstances. Now, therefore, I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby declare and proclaim that so much ot the several acts imposing discriminating duties of tonnage and impost within the United Hates are and shall be suspended and discontinued, so far as respects the vessels of the Hawaiian Islands, and tne produce, manufac tures, and merchandise imported into the United States in the same from the dominions of the Hawaiian Islands and from any other foreign country whatever, tho said suspension to take effect from said 10th day of December, and to continue thenceforward so long as the reciprocal exemption of vessels of the United States, an the produce, manufacture, and merchandise Im ported into the dominions oi ine Hawaiian Islands In the same as aforesaid, shall be con tinued on tbe part of the Government of his Majesty the King of tbe Hawaiian Islands." Death of the Hon. Philip Johnson, of Pennsylvania. The Hon. Philip Johnson, Representative tn Congress from the Eleventh District of Penn sylvania, died suddenly last night. He was ia his seat in the House attending to business a week ago, although then complaining of feeble health. His death is attributed to congestion of the liver. His remains will be taken to Easton lor Interment. From Newfoundland. St. Johns, N. F January 31. The Governor opened the Assembly to-day. In his message he congratulates the country on the successful laying of the Atlantic Cable, which must pro njotp the diffusion of knowledge. He expresses tnnofew. the Cable tariff will be speedily reduced, when gt beneBts will be secured to Newfoundland, which country he regards as enjoyinean enviable position. He reoreu that pauperism is so Drevalent, a fact which is attri butable to tbe failure of the fisheries. He recommends that the most strenuous efforts be made for the suppression of pauperism. He announces that negotiations will be reopened with the French Government in relation to our rights of granting mineral and other lands on the French shore hitherto declined by the Colo nial Minister. He deplores the failure of the potato crop, and urges the planting of crops not liable to failure. Fire in Taunton, Mass. Taunton, Mass., February 1. The Dighton Woollen Mill, owned by Mr. Cobb and others, was totally destroyed bv Are at four o'clock this morning. The loss is "$120,000, and is insured for about $80,000. The tire originated in the boiler room. From Fortress Monroe. Fortress Monroe, February 1. Arrived, bngLark, 64 days from Rio Janeiro, with coffee, for orders. She encountered heavy weather, and had sails split, and some blown away. Arrival of the Arago. New York, February 1. The steamship Aragv, from Havre, hits Arrived at f hla nnrr Iter noma has been anticipated. FINANCE AND COMMERCE. Office of the Evening Telegraph, I -Friday, February, 1867. There was very little disposition to operate in Stocks this morning, but prices were steady. Government bonds were firmly held, 107 was bid lor old 6-20s; 107J for 6s of 1881: 104 for 7-30s; and 90J for. 10 40s. City loans were in fair demand: the new issue sold at 100J, and old do. at !(.' . Railroad shares continue tbe most active on the list. Reading sold at 51$, a slight decline on the closing price last evening; Little Schuyl kill at 32, no change; Norrlstown at 611, no change; and Minehill at 664, no change; 127 was bid for Camden and Amboy ; 664 for Penn sylvania Railroad; 614 for Lehigh Valley; J9for Elmira common; 40 for preferred do; 28, for Catawissa preferred: 61 for Philadelphia and Baltimore: 29 for Philadelphia and Erie; and 47 for Northern Central. City Passenger Railroad shares were uni changed. Spruce and Pine sold at 31, net change; and Thirteenth and Fifteenth at 19 1, no change. C8 was bid for Tenth and Elevenih U for Chesnut and Walnut; 70 for West Phila delphia; 14 for Hestonville; and 10 for IsWgfl Avenue. Bank shares were firmly held, at full prices Mechanics' sold at 33S33.J. 1074 was bid W" Seventh National; 1524 for Philadelphia; lJ4f Farmers' and Mechanics'; 56 for Girard; Jl'or Manufacturers'; C6 for City; 41 for CoasHua tion; and 58J for Commonwealth. , In Canal shares there was notlmg aomg. 22 was bid for Schuylkill Navlpaton mmon, 32, for preferred do. ; 644. for Lehif NartgaUon; 56 for Delaware Division; and 5 for Wyoming Valley Canal. . Quotations of GoId-lOJ A. M 13i " - 135J; 12 M., 135j: 1 P. SI 13& PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHAQ?8ALES TC-JAI Eeported bDe Baven & Bro.,o.S. Third stre BETWEEN BOAKJS. 200 sb KeadiM.s80'61-81 1 shiteadin.M01-94 100 sh do sti0 61jiy0s do WCM D1KST eiooors&s 87 abtmo ao W bt800 do 97 abt 2100 do r 100UCitv oaold..2dt 400 do. ... newWf 11800 do. new lt',0 2800 do..new8ilWI 1000CfcAint8 831 iMie Read rot 6i. ... 91 Vsh Mech BoK.lts. 831 )b do a XX) sh Bead....s6int 61, too ah doloU.8 80 11 60 bh Lit Sou W 85abor'n Ifet.nCwa 61j 10 ib Minehill 60 400 ib Ocean.... lota. 2i u.n wriiiAm Painter A Co.. bankers, No. 36 South Thirdeet, report the following rate, of exchamre tdv at 12 o'clock: U. a 6s, 1881, serfc iMI ; .to. 2d" series, 1011 04j; Jd Kric-M(dlwi ; Compounds, December. 18fa4, "f&essra. De Haven Brother, No. 40 Sonto Tird street, report the following rates of -jhamre to-day at 1 P. M.: American gold, 135 1S6 i Silver is ndK0; Compound Interest NotesJune, 1864, 16J; do.. July, liV AugSt, 1864, 16J do.. October, 1864, Ml ; do., December, 1864, 13; do.. May, lf5, 1 U: do., August, 1865, 10; do., September, Mb H don October, 1805, 10.
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