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PHILADELPHIA TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 18G7.
DOUBLE SHEET-THREE CENTS.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN MEW YORK.
Serious A (Tray Between the Polio and
One of the Brooklyn Societies Several
of the Police Dangerously Wounded.
About 12'30 o'clock yes'erday afternoon, as
the Third Division of tne Ancient Order of
Hibernians was belnp; formed ou tirand street.
In order to join the main procession which
paraded yesterday in honor ol St. Patrick' Day,
a truck came up and was about pacing throucru
that street near the corner ot Pitt street. The
driver was peremptorily ordered out of the way
by the Marshal?, and as he was belnjf hemmed
in and jeered at by the rapidly tncreasingcrowd,
this dTiver. whose name is at present unknown,
inquired where he should tro.
Instead of piviuar the man any information,
several members ot the Ancient Order of Hiber
niaoF, No. 3, from Brooklyn, who were Btatidtnir
in line near by, made an attack upon the bewil
dered man and were driving him from the
vehicle. At thisjuncture, Olllcer August licrse
man, of the Thirteenth Precinct Police, who
was stationed near by. jumped on the truck to
protect the driver ro in injury. His conduct in
eo doiiu raited the ire ot the processionists to
such a depree that a simultaneous asault was
made up. n the otlicer by a lar?e number of t lie
Urookljn societies (Nos. 3, 4, and 7) au1 he was
knocked down and severely injured by being
tran pled upon bv the inturiafed assailants.
Information of fhe atfray soon reached the
kcowledee of Koundsiuan William b. liron,
of the Thirteenth Precinct, who was standing
on the corner ol Orand street and East Broad
way. He immediately collected a squad of
men. on duly near by, anil ran down to assist
their brother officer. As this handful of police
men burled themselves upon the struggling
crowd, tbey were engulfed in the raas and were
all severely handled. The Hibernian broke
their staves of otlice, and used the fragments as
ehillelahs and clubs with such effect that the
oflicers were the recipients of several ugly sculp
wounds and bruises. They were also knocked
down, trampled on, and kicked. During the
second battle, one of the Mur-hah, from Brook
lyn, drew his sabre aud dealt Oiticer Burratt, of
the Thirteenth Precinct, a blow on the head,
inflicting a severe and dangerous wound.
News of the conflict spread rapidly, und the
officers stationed along the line ran down to
the assistance ot the officers engaged. But as
they arrived singlv, the rioters were enabled to
beat them on". Captain Holme, of tbe Thir
teenth. Precinct, heard of tne row, as he stood
on the corner of Clinton street and East Broad
way, when he and Sergeant Barnitt collected
a sufficient force, and soon succeeded in scat
tering the insurgents. Scarcely hud he per
formed this service when tne reserves from
the Seventh and Eleventh Precincts came up
on the double-qHick, and they drove the assail
ants down Past Broadway in splendid ftyle,
dealing etlective and telling blows as they pro
ceeded. This ended the disturbance, and the
police re-formed and proceeded to pick uo their
wounded, who were removed to the Delancy
Street Station House. The following is a com
plete list of those injured:
Capt. John C. Helme left hand and back.
Roundsman Win. E. Brown, cut on head.
Roundsman Noues, head.
Oilicer Win. Barret, severe sword-cut on head
and internally Injured.
Officer James B. Browa, head.
Officer Wm. .1. Blooogood, head and face.
Officer Robert W. Leach, wounded In head
and face; very dangerous condition.
Officer Patrick Follis, head and tace.
Officer Edward O'Hara, head and lace.
Officer John Struck, head and face.
Officer Thomas (jibbons, head and face.
Oilicer Henry Enluer, head and body; in dan
geroue condition.
Officer George J. Godfrey, head and face.
Officer Bernard McOuire.'daugerously wounded
on head, It ft eye cut out, and one linger
smashed.
Officer George Gasthin, very badly cut about
the head.
Officer William H. Waldron, three scalp
wound!', severe, and three ribs broken.
Officer Patrick Carney, dangerous sword-cut
on the head.
Officer Hiram Coles, of the Seventh, stabbed
in left side, near hip, with a dirk-kuife; danger
ous condition.
Officer David Martin, of the Seventh, four ter
rible scalp wounds; was injured in protecting
Captain Lansing, cf the Continentals.
Officer Coleman, of the Thirteenth, slightly
injured on the head and face.
Officer August Heraemann, severely injured
about tbe head and body.
Officer McLougolin. ot the Seventh, severely.
Police Surgeons James P. Bnven and Hiram
H. Pooler were summoned, and they were
assisted in attending the wounded officers by
Dr. William A Janes and Drs. F. and G. Berg
hold. Several other officers were slightly in
lured during the melee, but as they did not
report to the surgeons, their names could not
be ascertained.
Tne name of the Marshal who drew his sword
is not known at present, but as he was noticed
sufficiently to render identification an easy
matter, the detectives will no doubt succeed in
effecting bis arrest. Only two persons were
arrested, and they gave their names as Bernard
Clark and Thomas Newman, the latter acknow
ledging bis participation in the a-sault, and
also implicating his brother. Both of these
prisoners were acting as marshal's aids. Those
few of the Hibernians wno were woun ad
during the melee were carried off by their
friends, and their number is not known. After
the disturbance the Brooklyn societies mauueed
to effect a reorganization, and joined the pro
cession. JT. Y. Times.
- RECONSTRUCTION.
Important Meetln of Negroes at Colum
bia, 8. C The Freed men Addressed by
Wad Hampton and Prominent Citi
zens of South Carolina The Negroes to
Ask Congress to Repeal the Disfran
chising Clause of the Military Act, Ktc.
Columbia, S. C, March 18. One of the most
remarkable colored meetings ever held in South
Carolina was held here to-day, the occasion
being the celebration by the negroes of the
passage of the bill enfranchising their race. By
invitation, General Wade Hampton, ex-United
States Senators W. F. le Saussure and Edward
Arthur, Hon. W. F. Talley, and James W.
Gibbs, addressed the meeting: also the Rev.
David Pickett and Beverly Nash, both colored.
The sentiments expressed were highly honor
able to both sides. The negroes were gratified
with the spirit of political affiliation with which
they have been mot, and the citizens are
equally pleasod to find the colored men idnnti-
fied with ine true imprests oi uiu aiaip.
Should a convention be hell, the latter will
probably nominate and support the best men
in the country, and, as declared by Nash, will
urge Congress to repeal the disfranchising
clause, which deprives them of the services of
those in whom thev have the greatest confi
dence . N. Y. World.
ELECTION 1STELLIGENCE.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
A despatch from Concord, dated the 16'th,
says the vote for Governor has been received
from all but seven small places. Taking the
vote of last year for the towns not heard from,
and General Harriman is elected by 3Jl2 ma
jority. The seven places not heard from are
not likely to increase or decrease the above
figures for Harriman.
SECOND
FROM WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON.
srECIAt, DESPATCHES TO EVENING TEI.EORAPn. J
Washington. March 10.
neconetrnrtlon Law In the Carolina.
The War Department has received from the
Department of the South, headquarters at
Charleston, S. C, General Order No. 27, dated
March 13, 1SG7, issued by Brevet Major-Gene-
ral J. C. Robinson. The order is as follows:
An official copy of the law entitled "An act to
provide for the more efficient government of
Die Rebel Htates," having been received at these
hendquailers, it Is hereby announced for tho
inloi mutton and government of all concerned,
that 1 lie suld law Is In force within the military
district composed of North Carolina and South
Carolina from this date.
President Johmon'i Views of Military
Itepubllt'S.
In an interview with President Johnson last
Saturday, the subject of reconstructing the
Southern States under the new Military Gov
ernor bill came up, and his opinion being
asked on the subject, he shook his head
gravely, and remarked that the holding of
elections under military control was in con
flict with the spirit of republican institutions.
Then rising and retiring into an adjoining
room, he returned with a book in his hand,
and read the following extract from an address
of Daniel Webster to the citizens of Massa
chusetts, on the occasion of the completion of
the Bunker Hill Monument, on the 17th of
June, 1843:
They are yet on their trial, and I hope for a
favoiuble result; but truth snored trutu and
fidelity to the cause of civil liberty compel me
to say that hitherto they have discovered quite
too much ol ttiespitit of that monarchy from
which they separated themselves. Quite too
frequent resort is made to military force, and
quite too much of the substance of the people
is consumed In maintaining armies, not lor
defense against foreign aggression, but for en
forcing obedience to domestic authority. .Stand
ing armies urc the oppressive Instruments jor
governing the people lu the bauds of
hereditary and arbitrary monarch. A
military republic, a government founded
on mock elections, und supported only
by the sword, is a movement Indeed,
but a retrograde und disastrous movement,
from the regular and old-iashioned inonarclilul
system. If men would enjoy the blessings of
republican government, they must govern
themselves by reason, by mutual counsel und
consultation, by a sense and feeling of general
Interest, and by the acquiescence of the mino
rity in tlie will of the majority properly ex
pressed, und, above all, the military must be
kept, according to the language of our bill of
rights In strict subordination to the civil autho
rity. Wherever this lesson Is not both learned
und practised, there can be no poll Ileal freedom.
Absurd, preposterous Is it, a scoff and a satire
on free forms of government to bo prescribed
by military leaders, and the right of suffrage to
be exercised at the point of the sword.
His (the President's) own feelings, he said,
agreed with Mr. Webster on that subject.
Personal.
Mr. George Kelly, Deputy and Acting Col
lector of Internal Revenue in the First District
of Pennsylvania, is now in town, and it is un
derstood that he comes here with tho deter
mination of being relieved from the position
which he at present fills.
PHILADELPHIA M. E. CONFERENCE.
The Annual Session at Harrlsburg
Sixth Day.
BPKCIAL DESPATCH TO THIS EVBNINQ TELE08APH.
IIaemsbcbu, March 19. The bright, clear
atmosphere this morning invigorates both body
and mind. The session was opened with devo
tional exercises, conducted by Rev. W. Paxson.
The report of the Committee on the Sabbath
was presented, and considered for some ttme,
the result of which was the adoption of the fol
lowing resolution:
Resolved, By the Philadelphia Annual Con
ference ot the M. E. Church:
Hut. That, so far as our influence extends, we
will never cease to contend boldly for tbe glory
of God, and the majesty and authority ot His
law concerning the iloly Sabbath.
Second. That in charity to all und malice to
none, we do hereby pledge ourselves to oppose.
without compromise and without ceasing, all
men. whether m high or low places, who atraign
tbe sanctity of the Christian SaDbath.
Third. That we regard tho proposed running
of the street cars in the city of Philadelphia as
a clear violation ot tbe sanctity of tbe Sabbath
day, and an infraction ot the rights of the poor
laboring men empioyea in ine running oi said
cars, (iod having distinctly enjoined one day in
seven as a oav oi rest ior man ana neast.
Fourth. That we respectfully and urgently
request the members of the Legislature and the
Coveruments ot the commonwealths of l enu-
I sylvauia, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, to
B . I - 1 I 1 . I I .. n An.iLn.antL. . 1. . . . . . 1 1
iciuBct&u icumiauic cunvimruia nuttu wuum
oppose human enactments to the express law of
uoa, reminding tnem solemnly mat invine
laws cannot be repealed by human legislation,
even it such legislation is sanctioned by vast
majorities ot men.
Fifth. That admitting, as we do, the noble
legislation of the late Congress of the United
States, we yet. m the name of the God whom
we serve, and of the Lord Jesus, whom we
preach, do solemnly protest against their late
sessions on the Sabbath, luamuch as due dili
gence on their part would have avoided the
plea ot necesaltv: and that we profoundly re
gret the spectacle of the national law-makers,
while in the very act of passing important laws
themselves, trampling upon a solemn, express
law of Almighty God, from whom alone human
governments derive their authoritv.
The last clause whs adopted Jby a count
vote of 145 in the altirniative, and 23 in the
negative. It was ordeted to be sent to the pre
siding ollicers ot the United States Senate and
House ot Representatives. The item in refer
ence to the running of Sunday cars was ordered
to be conveyed to the Senate and lfoaso of
Representatives, now lu session in this city.
Various papers were referred to the Court of
Inquiry. In the case of Rev. Jonathan Turner,
they find tbe charee not sustained and hu
character unblemished. Passed.
Rev. Dr. Durbln, Secretary of the Missionary
Society, made an address to the Conference iu
reference to the prospect of the Missionary
treasury, and urged the ministers to renewed
exertions In Its favor.
The Rev. W. C. Hovt, of New York, addressed
the Conference in reference to the Centenary
records.
The North Philadelphia Conference was then
called. Presiding Elder Mason represented the
District as being In a very prosperous condition,
having had in it some wonderful revivals. The
names of the pastors of the District were called,
and the reports of Missionary and Church Ex
tension made bv each.
Rev, Joseph Castle addressed tbe Conference
in reference to the Church in the Siutu Phila
delphia Dkitrict, which is in a good, prosper
ous, and happy condition. The names of the
!astors were then called, and all of them
passed.
Rev. C. A. Breadle was left without appoint
ment at hl own request.
Rev. W. L. Gray, P. E. of the Reading D.s
Irift, gave an account of his District and ot tbe
advance ol its interest during the lour yean
past.
Tho names of the preacher? were culled and
thrlr characters passed.
Rev. J. Hand, on account of falling health,
was per muted to be without appointment this
year.
A session was ordered for this afternoon at 3
o'clock, and the Conference adjourned with the
benediction.
Missionary Anniversary Great In
tcrest Tremendous Crowds Good
Spcecht Orand Singing, Ktc.
BVKMMQ TELEGRAPH SPECIAL CORREPOKDENCK.
JIareirhi'ro Monday Evening. Iont belore 7
o'clock Locum Htrect M. K. Church began to fill
with Indies and gentlemen who hud come to grace
with their presence the anniversary ot tlie Mis
sionary boi-lety ot the Philadelphia Conference of tlie
M. 1-.. I lunch.
It y the bonr of commencement, 7JJ o'clock, the seats
of the aiiHcicu" bonne Urn largest In capital even
me platlorm, aisles, nailery. vi'Hilbtiles, wre literally
crouileri In Iheir turnout tupnettv. Hi-ores went away
mialile to even see the grand spectacle ol a Methodist
lltmonury AHacmbly.
Verily the lire la burning in the whole body of a,
Church which Iihs nlwavs been emphatically a Mia
monnry t lunch. The whole end gallery Beemed to be
tilled bv the choir. About It weconld Hay much. .Such
sinking! li seemed as though they not only could
suit, but were determined lo make an Impression.
Itev. T. T. 'I linker presided with his usual dignity.
llvmn ISo. SiTti wus sung, followed with prayer by
I;ev. A A I wood.
Then whs sung the hymn "Hasten, Lord, the glo
rious time."
'1 he Treasurer. John Whltcmim, Ksq.. or Phila
delphia, then proceeded to read the Annual Report:
from It we learn that there is a decrease of t'JCOU from
the receipts of lust year.
The result l.i far better than was expected, seelntr
the extraordinary collections connected with the
Centenary Year. In which the wealth ot the Church
was poured out like water, It is really surprising that
so much has been done. There lv no lack of mission
arysplrit In the Churoh, as, we venture to predict,
w ill be manifest In another year.
Fifty thousand collars Is a very larpte amount to be
collected lor cue object, and yet the Philadelphia
Conletence has rolled up that uuhle oiierlug for the
PiiBt year to send the goopel lo those who are la the
Valley of the Shadow of iiealh.
li'I he TreaMirer. at the close of the report, made a
lew remarks ol encouragement to tlie Churcli.
Itev. t, 1'iiiicoasl. ol Iowa, formerly of the Philadel
phia Conference, was Introduced, and his address was
an earnest statement ol' the lieiielits ol the Society.
'1 he ureal Northwest is full of the results of mission
ii iy ollerliiKS lu years past.
Alter the ni nit Hit; of the old missionary hymn,
"From Greenland's Icy Mountains." Itev. V.
fieliaas. J). U.. of the Metropolitan Church. Wash
ington, D. C, was Introduced, and in an address of
i; tent eloquence held tbe altentiou of the people for
half an hour or more. The spirit of the -paecb wus
excellent, and tlie utterances most beauitludy put.
Another hymn wan sung, and the great leader ot tho
Methodist Missionary Interests, Jtev. Lir. Jmrblti, was
presented to the audience, and In bis own peculiar,
easy, und Impressive sly le, proceeded to speak upon
the grand object ot converting the world.
His statements of fact were thrilliugly lull of Inte
rest, fie urged the C hurch to greater liberality. One
million of dollars has beep appropriated to the various
missions in the charge ol tbe Church. Two-thirds ol
this Is lor the propagation In this country, aud the
other third goes to send missionaries to loreign lands.
T hese missions were juos beuulllully mapped out
belore the audience.
The follow ing were elected Managers forthecomlnj?
year: Colson Helskel, John VVIilleiiian, T. K.Collins,
James t. Dare, John II. (illhens, John Huff. Thomas
if. Nesbit, tieorge Perklnplne, Jr., Thomas W. Price,
foh ii Stlllmun. Joseph Cox, Thomas Patrick, James
Long, Joseph Thompson, J. II. Brooks, J. W. Karl v.
H. Fuller, James Alcorn, Thomas tsapplngton, David
Horn, 11. K. bonder, Alexander Uluus, Peter Lamb,
It. W. P. doff. Joseph Hen nett.
From llritish Columbia.
San Francisco, March 18. A New West
minster despatch, says that the Council ;of
British Columbia to-day itnanimously voted
for the admission of Columbia into the Colonial
Confederacy.
U. S. SENATOR FROM MARYLAND.
Letter from Hon. 1. F. Thomas.
On Saturday the following correspondence
was laid before the General Assembly of Mary
land: Gkneral Assembly of Maryland, March
12, 1XU7. Hon. P. F. Thomas Kir: In accord
ance with a message adopted by the General
Assembly of Marvlund, we have the honor to
olticially communicate to you that on the 12th
Instant you were elected a Senator of the
Hulled States from the State of Maryland, to
fill the existing vucaucy therein.
In making tula communication, allow us to
add the expression of our best wishes for your
health aud happiness. We have the honor to
be Very respectfully yours,
Chris. C. Cox, President Senate of Md.
Oxivkk MlLLKit, Speaker House of Delegates.
Aknavoms, March 10. To lieutenant-Governor
Cox, President of the Senate, and Oliver
Miller, l'q Speukcr of the House of fiele
i;Utes Gentlemen: I have had tlie honor to
receive your Joint letter of the 12th instant.
inloimiiiK me of my election by the General
Assembly as a Senator of the Cnited States for
thetetm of six yeurs from the 4th of March
iin-iunl.
I receive this evidence of the confidence of
the representatives of the people of Maryland
with profound gratitude, and, accepting the
distinguished honor conferred upon me, I beg
to oiler the assurance that, in the new sphere of
service to which I am about to be removed, I
shall snare no ell'ort to serve my native State
with fidelity and zeal, and with a determined
purpose to maintain unimpaired all her rights
us a co-equal sovereign.member of the Federul
Union.
The country, as all are aware, is at this mo
ment surrounded by embarrassments from
which there are few persons who can discover
tin avenue of escape. The Union of the States,
as it came from the hands of its authors, Is this
iay disrupted by the absence of ten of Its mem
bers from the Federal Councils, and the lovers
if free eovernuient are looking with Intense
anxiety to a change in the condition of our In
ternal relations. There are many who despair
of early relief, but Judging from the known
patriotism of the great masses of the people of
the North and West, as well as the deep-seated
love of a common country which animates the
hearts of the representative men of those great
sections iu and out of Cousress. I cannot allow
myself to believe that the work of restoration
will be delayed to any remote or indehulte
period of time.
Reason will. I trust , soon resume her empire
over tbe minds of men of all sections, aud the
passions engendered by the lute civil strife
will so far subside as to give full play to that
"sober second thought," under the lutlueuce of
which our beloved country has been, more than
once, rescued from impending perils.
Influenced by such hopes and desires, I shall
repair to the seat of government witn un
doubtlnit confidence that, at no distant day,
the Union of our fathers will be restored In all
its integrity, and that our country will resume
the career of greatness and power which, uuder
the guidance of wisdom and patriotism, surely
is Us manifest destiny.
I have the honor to be, with great respect,
youi obedient servant, Philip F. Thomas.
Limited Liability Companies. There has
been issued a return to Parliament of the
number of companies registered in Kngland
under the Limited Liability act during the
years 18G4, 18U5, and lSub'. The summary of
the returns is as follows: 1864, 992 companies
were registered, with a proposed capital of
437 nss 14s.: five companies were re-
... ... A .innl nsnll.1. 11.1 AO?
..ii f'mf, M91 K1K. 9n.n.nn.ni
piUpUBUUICHpilOl V. ' J ) 1 j.......
were registered without nominal capital; total,
with a proposed capital of 76,599,823; 10
companies wer registered without nominal
capital; total, 708.
gisterea wiinouii uumiu vpi, hhm, oji.
1805. 1013 companies were registered, with a
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.
TDK BURNS IIOMK ITK.
Court of Oyer and Terminer Judges
IahUow and Pelrce William li. Mann, Fjfq..
District Attorney; T. Bradford Dwlght. Assist
ant District Attorney. The Court reassembled
at li o'clock yesterday afternoon, and the
Commonwealth proceeded to call witnesses In
its l ehnlf. Dr. Bruce, one of the physicians at
St. Joseph's Hospital, testified to the nature of
the wounds which resulted in tho death of
JoReph Murphey, on tho 21st of Julv Inst. His
evidence was coirolKiraled by Dr. Shaulclgh,
the Coroner's Surgeon.
Jane Lcmar testified that she saw Murphey
drinking boer ot, Olrard Park, at f) o'clock, oh
July Kith; starting to go home together, they
r osBCd Jennie Arnold, who was spreelug; a mun
struck Jennie twice, and then Murphey turned
back and expostulated with him for doing so;
Murphey took the man by the vest and spoVo
to him gently; he.then let go his hold, when the
man commenced Btriklng him. The witness
screamed murder, which brought twenty or
thirty men from the bar-room; the first assail
ant had Murphey down, and the others assisted
him; the womnn finally commenced to scream
that her assailant had a large knife; Murphey
wus lying on the ground with five men on him,
one of whom was Owen Burns. The witness
asked them to let Murphey up, but one of the
men struck her in the breast, when she ran
nwny for tho police; Murphey finally got out of
the crowd and went into the t'ark Hotel, almost
tailing as he went up the steps; he then dis
covered that he had beou slabbed. Ou cross
examination the witness testified that Burns
was not the man who hud tbe altercation with
Jennie Arnold.
William Kichardson testified that he saw
Burns kicking at Murphey, and stopped him;
half-a-dozen men were ut Murphey; witness
then struck Burns.
Amanda Goodwin corroborated the testimony
of Jane Lemur, and said further that a second
crowd, composed of Murphey's friends, came
upon the scene, and o general tight ensued;
witness did not see Burns; she released Mur
phey from the crowd, when a party came up,
Inking him back and beating him; soma ladies
then screamed, "For God's sake! look at the
knife!" witness then ran oil", and when she
returned the crowd had Murphey down, aud
Burns was on him.
Oscar Allison testified that he saw Burns
Knock down a woman, and then pull out n
knife, with which he attempted to cut Hlohnrd
son; lllchurdson dodged the knife, and then
Burns struck Murphey in the stomach.
On the cross examination, witness identified
Jennie Arnold as tho woman knocked down
ty Burns.
Jennie Arnold testified that she did not know
Burns, but saw him on the dancing Iloor that
day, and was spoken to by him: she next saw
him going over the fence; witness had been
drinking some; she wus struck in tbe faco aud
knocked down, but not while the men were
fighting.
On the cross-examination she said that Burns
did not strike her; she aid not know tho man
who did; she did not see Burns in the fight; it
was tlie person that Murphey took hold of who
struck him.
The case of the Commonwealth here closed,
and the Court adjourned until this morning.
xne court reussemDiuu at in o'ciock tins
morning.
Mr. Cochran opened for the defense. He
said: He would muke no studied speech, or
have any set phrases; but he desired to dis
charge his duty conscientiously to his client,
luirly and kindly. He would endeavor to pro
duce evidence that would result favorably to
his client. He thought the Jury would have no
difficulty after hearing tbe evidence. In render
ing a verdict of not guilty.
You have In your charge a young man'who,
for the first time in his life, is arraigned In a
criminal conrt upon one ot the most serious
charges a young man who, from boyhood up
to this day, has pursued tbe pathway of honor,
sobriety and Industry, who has had a character
to defend. He has been enabled, by the sweat,
or ms brow, to contribute to tne support ot an
pged mother, now bowed down with care aud
grief at the slghtof her son puBtug;through this
orueai.
The witnesses for the defense were then ex
amined. Jacob Dinzie sworn I reside at No. 1412 N.
Klghth street; I have known Owen Burns ever
since he was a little boy; he worked with me for
about live years at oricic-mitKing; i never knew
him tocarry deadly weapons.
Olllcer Johnson sworn I have known Owen
Burns for fifteen years; I have never known of
his being arrested.
John Cloud sworn I have known BurnRabout
six years; have known him lntlmutely; I never
saw him with, or heard of his carrying a deadly
weapon.
Hester Coward sworn I live at No. 021
Coates sireet ; the first of the fight I was going
down the lane towards home; It was alter 0
o'clock; I saw Jennie Arnold and a young man
quarreling; they were up agulnst a tree; I saw
him strike her, and knock, her down twice; then
Joseph Murphy came up, and said he
didn't like to see a woman struck; he
took hold of him by the vest collar,
and the man said, "Let go of him;" he
let go, and the other commenced beating
him; Murphey struck back and they com
menced fighting; I went down to the Park then
and saw Barns up by tho drinking bar, aud in
consequence of what 1 told him he went
towards the place where they were fighting; I
followed him; when I got buck again the strauge
voungmanhad Murphey on tlie ground, und
he wus on lop of and beating him; there wus a
crowd of men got around tbeiu and said,
"Open a ring and let them fight it out;"
Burns was, at the time, outside of the ring,
and outside of the crowd of men; Kichardson
came up and struck Burns, and knocked bint
down ; Burns was still ou the outside of the
crowd, nnd bad not been inside: then Kichard
son and Crane commenced kicking Burns ubout
the head; while this was going ou the other
two men were fighting inside.
Burns got on his feet, and wanted to shake
hands and make It up with Kichurdson; then
Burns jumped over the fence, and ran through
the field; Kichardson, Craig, and two or three
others followed him; whou Burns got about
half way through the field befell; theu Kich
ardson and Craig commenced kicking him
again in the bead.
Constable Swift came over then and look him
away; while Kichardson was kicking hltn he
used very violent language; I saw Burns after
wards; his face was bleeding aud bruised; the
man who first committed the disturb
ance that afternoon was the mnn who
struck Jennie Arnold; I am certain It
wasn't Owen Bums; I did not see
I lia strike Murphey that day; I know
Burns slightly, and could not be mistaken
h bout his person; the drinking bar is about 150
feet from where the fight took place; I didn't
see him insult anyone, or exhibit a knife; I
went to tne pars; uecause mere was a party
there; I dldnH know that Murphey had boon
cut until I got home in the evening.
Cross-examined I was right up along
side of the man aud Jennie when I first saw
tne fight; I don't remember seeing Amanda
Goodman there; I did not see Jane Lamar
until the fight was all over; I staid there about
five minutes; I hoard uo oue cry murder; when
I came out of the field I saw Murphey going
down the lane; that is, when I first saw him
after the fight.
Oscar Foxsworn I was riding out near Qlrard
Park on the Kith of last July; saw a disturb
ance there; drove in; sawa man knocked down
don't know who the parties were who were
fighting; there was about twelve or fifteen men
eneoged in fighting among themselves; I saw
Burns coming up the lane from the house
wbtn he got near the fight some man up fist
a i knocked him down: the men got to whip
ping him, aud he Jumped over the fence; I Judge
there wus fifteen or twenty after him; thoy got
him, then knocked him down and kicked him
terribly; Burns was on the outside side of the
fight I saw first; OfflcerSwift, of the Park, took
Burns away from the crowd that were beating
him; the parties went awoy after the oUloer
took Burns; I didn't know Murphey.
Cross-examined The first parties were fight
ing close by a tree In the lane; I heard no one
cry put about a knife; Burns was about three
yards from the fence when he fell; I didn't hear
him say anything before ha was struck.
Patriok Mclntee sworn I have known Burns
for about sixteen years; bis general reputation
Is excellent for peace and quietness.
Officer Humphreys sworn I have been on
the police force for eight years; X have known
Burns for twelve or thirteen years; his reputa
tion for order is good.
Kebccca Cunningham sworn I went out to
tiie I'Hrk on the dav of the disturbance; I went
out with Jennie Arnold, and was wlln her most
of the sfternoon; I saw the commencement of
the disturbance; first, there was n young man
ciitno up and Instilled; Jennie Arnold; ho
k not ked Iter down twice; I had not seen the
young man before that day; Jennie Arnold and
I went down to I lie Cltv Park Hotel to e
Mnrphey; I was with her when she washed the
blood off of his face nl the pump.
Cross-examined I heard no one scream out
about a knife.
John Tienney, sworn. Was at Olrard Park on
the sixteenth day of July; was standing on a
table; snw a man and woman wrr.ngllng down
the road; went down nnd saw a short man, In
bis Fhlrl sleeves, beating Murphey; a crowd bad
soon assembled, and they m rule a rush for the
fight; Crelgh remarked he (Murphy) came from
a spunky family; Kichardson walked up to
Officer Swift, and caught him by tbe ueck, and
threatened Swift "If he didn't keep quiet ho
would smash his mouth;-' Kichardson
turned around then, and made a kick
nt Burns, but his foot struck against
tlie tree the whole crowd then
commenced kicking nnd beating Burn; he got
up nnd went to the fence, and tumbhxl over; I
don't know where Murphey was when the
crowd were benting Burns; ho had been taken
away by somebody; I didn't see Burns have
any difficulty or strike any onn Mint dav;
1 didn't see Burns have the knife; if he
had oue he could not have us 'd It; f was ou
the fence, and could look over tbe heads of thr
people nnd see all that was going on.
Cross-examined I did not see Burns until
after the ring was formed; Murphey and the
mnnhad clinched twice before it was formed.
After listening to some further evidence tho
jury, without retiring from the box. rendered a
veidtct of not guilty. On the announcement of
which, the crowd assembled npplaudod, iut It
was promptly slopped by Judge I. mi low giving
orders to arrest nil persons Indulging in ap
plause in the Court Room.
The Court then adjourned until 10 o'clock to
morrow morning.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Woodward,
and Judges Thompson, Strong, and Aguew.
1 he following cases were argued:
Justin's Appeal. Weiand vs. Kolnig.
Court of Common Pleas Allison, P. J.
The F.qulty argument list was called to-day.
Court of Quarter Sessions J tidge Brew
ster The Court was not well attended this
morning, and when the bills were called but
lew pnrties answered.
Theo. Weil plead guilty to a charge of ossault
nnd battery upon a little boy named William
Lindig. The mother had sent the child to a
grocery, and a woman saw Well go to the gro
i cry and strike him. It was a very rough blow
lor a man to give u little boy, lor it left a spot
ou his cheek for a week. Mr. Weil stated that
this little boy hud been fighting his children,
nnd this day little Dlndlg had struck his child,
nnd he took it upon himself to correct him.
But he admitted that it was an Imprudence lu
liim, nnd that he struck the child harder than
lie should have done. He was ordered to pay a
tine of 810 and costs,
Lewis Laduer wus acquitted of a charge of
nssitult and battery. Ladner keeps a saloou up
Third street, nnd it seems that be one night
iut out a disorderly man. This man prosecuted
.iidner, bad him bound over, but never
attended Court. Hence the bill was submitted
without evidence.
William Boston, colored, was charged with
conspiracy with another to obtain money under
false pretenses. He went into Hano's clothing
store, at Tenth and Mnrket streets, saying that
he wished to get a suit of clothes. lie repre
sented that he was a seaman, and bad received
a check for S1U0 from tbe Canlalu of the Tonu-
wandu, to be drawn on William M'Guire, of
1' ront sireet. lie onered tnis check to the sales
man In Hano's store, and upon doubts belug
expressed about 11, he ugreed to let thesalesmaii
keep it over night to see if it was all right. He
culled upon him tlie next day and got the
cioines atui in money; ior in me meantime
the salesman had gone with Koston to
McGuire's place in Trout street; had seen a man
who personated McGulre, who gave Kos
tou n check for one hundred dollars on the
First National Bank. When Hi) no went to the
bank to have the cheek cashed, he was told by
the ollicers that no such person as George
McGulre, whose signature was on the check,
had uu account there, and that the check was
utterly worthless. When he was arrested, a
book containing a number of such checks was
upon the prisoner. It was alleged that Bryan,
alias McGuire, wrote the check, and In this the
conspiracy consisted. Bryan could not be
found, and his ball was forfeited, and the case
tried without him.
The defense wus that this defendant had
really been a seaman, and that bis Captain
had given him an order for 8-00 on George
M'Guire, a shipping master. Tbut he was him
self duped by APGuire's clerk, who gave him lor
the orders these bogus checks on tne bank. He
showed plainly that he had no Intention of
doing a dishonest act, since he gave the order
to the gentleman in the clothing store, and
gave him plenty of time to Inquire into the
matter. On trial.
John Kusk was charged with the larceny of
nails valued at $.'1, the property of Clark
Mercban. Tbe evidence wus that the defend
ant, a little boy, bad broken open a keg of
nails, and was engaged in putting nails into a
sailor's hat when he was first seen by tho prose
cutor. He ran awuy when he suw he was de
tected. The defense was as to the identity of the de
fendant. Verdict, not guilty.
The Judge gave the boy wholesome advice as
to keeping company with bad boys, and dis
charged him.
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
Owiceof The Evenins Tki.kobafu,
Tuesday, March 1, 1W7,
We notice that the National Bank of the Re
public has determined to avail itself ot the pro
visions ot the National Bank act, and enlarge
its capital from $500,000 to $1,000,000. The
great increase in the business of the Associa
tion, and tbe additional receipts In the shape of
deposits, have convinced tii Directors that, hi
order to come fully up to the requirements of
the confidence reposed in them, such a change
is necessary. That the affairs of the bank are
in a most flourishing condition, and that a vet
brighter future is in store lor it is attested by
Ihe Increase in the amount of deposits a sure
criterion of gtowing popular trust. In June,
July, und August last the average amount re
maining was $50,000, which was increased to
$92,000 in September; to $196,000 In October; to
$407,000 in November; to $406,000 in December;
to $577,000 in January; and to $500,000 in Feb
ruary. The ollicers of the bank are all men of
large experience and high business qualifica
tions, while the Board of Directors is composed
of gentlemen well known to all our com inanity.
Under such management we are not surprised
that tbe condition of the bank is in every re
spect most prosperous, and its prosperity most
bright. . ,,
The Stock Market was very dull this mora
ine, but prices were rather firmer. In Gv
einment bonds there was more dolnpr. July
1865 5-20s sold at 107f, an advance i of i; 6s ot
1881 at 109J, an advance of i; aud 10-40 at 97,
an advance of . 109 was bid for old 6-20s;
and 105105J for June and August 7'808. City
loans were unchanged; the new issue sold at 101
(102: and old do at 97.
Railroad shares were inactive. Reading sold
at 5151f, an advance of J onthe closing price
last evening; Pennsylvania Railroad at 5Gi.no
change; and Northern Central at 45, no change;
Mill whs bid for Camden and Am boy; 31 (or Lit
tle Schuylkill; 674 for Minehill; 33 for North
pennsvlvanla; 61 for Lehigh Valley; 80 tor
Eliutra common; 40 for preferred do.; S0i for
CatawUsa preierred; 28 for Philadelphia and
KC?ty Passenger Railway shares continue dull.
Hestonviile sold at 13J, no change. 79 was bid
for Second and Third ; 66 for Tenth and
Eleventh; 204 tor Thirteenth and Fifteenth; 47
for Chesnut and Walnut; 72 for West Philadel
phia; 27 for Otrard Collpge: 10 for Ridge avenue;
404 for Union; and 28 for Gennantown.
Bank shares were firmly held at full prices,
but we tear of no tales. 109 was bid for blitb
National; 153 for Philadelphia; 136 for Farmers'
and Mechanics'; 66 for Commercial; 100 tor
Houtbwark; 100 tor Kensington; 96 for Western
190 tor Tradesmen's; 60 for City; 46 tor Console
dation; 60 for Commonwealth; 63 for Union
and 125 for Central National. '
Canal shares were dull. Lehigh Navigation
roltLat 63, no change. 14j was bid for Sus
quehanna " Canal; 60 for Delaware Division;
and 66 for Wyornlnrj Valley.
Quotalions of Gold 10 A. M., 134; 11 A. M.,
133; 12 M., 133; 1 P. M., 133J, a decline oi J
on the closinir price last evening.
The New York Tribune this morning says:
"Money on call is .6C27 per cent., with excep
tional loans on compound notes at less rates,
with i-ome balances 6 per cent. Commercial
piipcr is carelully scrutinized, and best names
pass at 6i(7, chiefly at 77J. Second-rate
pass at 8'QftlO. The Bank statement shonld
attract the notice of the Controller of the Cur
rency. While, as a body, they c trry over 30 per
cent, of coin and lecal teuder, there are several
cases of prominent banks which have not 25
per cent. The National bsnks muke a quarterly
statement onthp 1st of April, and in the interval
will perform a good deal of financial strategy to
keep within the law."
l'HlLADELi'HIA STOCK EXCtUME SALES TO DAY
Keported by Dehaven & Bra, No. 40 S. Third street
BE FOUR BOARDS.
lOOsh fata Trf. -c. 30)41 2noh Head R... Is.. 81
FIRST HOARD,
flncors RK,lsst..cp....lMi'j iiohIi Hest'vle....un.
tu mi li t 1i-iis..ci T?! inn li N t'enl 45
t2ttUS-2ns'Su-ci...Jy... I lniMli KeinllUK ti3U-bl'
in M)iw..c..lo7 4n0
(lo......ls..c. 5 IV
do M.. 61
ilo....lnb30. 51 U
ilo 51 J-l
do 10.. Mi,'
flu s.kl. 5l j
do 51 '
do....t10wo. 51 1
1(100 llO C..107 ln I li.i)
.0(f) llO C.H'.'.itlllO
.'.wo do I(i7l, i mo
till 0 V A s,'75 c. ! 2H0
V(l Sll l.i t" IN StK O-l HI lll
) ' sh 1'eiina It 5V h
87 do U.b5. M.V 100
Messrs. De Haven 4 Brother, No. 40 Bonta
Third street, report tho following rates of ex
change to-dav at 1 P. M.: U. S. 6s of 1881, 108
((10114; do., 18C2. lOKJftilOlU; do., 1864,107 j107i;
do., 1805, 1078(108; do., 1865. new, 106jil07,;
do 6s. 10-408, 97j(7i; do. 730-, August, 1051
106; do., June, 10.ri105j ; do.. July, 1064
iu.ri; compound interest -noics, june, ibo, wg
(W517S: do.. Julv, 1864, 17Jff217i; do., August,
1864,16i16J; do., October, 1864, 15J15J; do..
December. 1864. 14iMl4i; do., May, i860, lit;
do.. August, 1865, Hi; do., Rpntember. 1H05,
10j; do., October, 1865, 10J. G3)d, 133134i.
Messrs. William Painter & Co., baukers, No.
30 8outl,Tlilrd street, report tho following ratei
of exchafkre to-day at 12 o'clock: U.S. 6s, 1881,
coupon, 109t1094; U. 8. s-vus, coupon, 1M6,
H)9f(109i; do., 1864, 107r10 i; do., 1865, 107i
frf.108; do. new, 107107J; 10-40s, conpon. 97 J
(';97J; U. 8. 7-dOs, 1st genes, l05jjCUl06;
do.. 2d series. 106.1(3)105: 3d series, 1051 tH 105.
Compounds, December, 1864, 14314J. Gold,
133134.
Philadelphia Trade Report.
Tuesday, March 19. There is a deolded Im
provement to notice In the Flour Market, and
prices of family grades maybe quoted fully 25
to 60c. i bbl. higher. There is some little specu
lative inquiry, and rather more demand from
homo consumers. Sales of 1300 bbls., chiefly
extra family, at $11-50(3)13 for Northwestern
and Ill'TSOll for Pennsylvania and Ohio, in
eluding superfine al$8(g)8-7o; extras at 5910'5O,
and fancy brands at $11-50 17, according to
quality. Eye Flour is selling at $l'37)(7-50.
Nothing doing in Corn Meal.
There is considerable common Wheat offer
ing, but this description attracts but little atten
tion, while prime lots are scarce, and In good
request at full prices. Hales of Pennsylvania
red at 82-7031."; Houthern do. at 8;i 05j)3-20; and
California at 83'12.'M5. Itye lias materially
advanced; sales of 400 bush. Western at 11-50.
Corn is scarce and in active request; sales of
1000 bush, new yellow, in store, at $112. Oats
nre iu good request; small sales of prime at
68(a.70c. Nothing doing of importance In either
Barley or Malt.
There is a firm feeling In the Provisions
Market, hut not much doing. New Mess Pork
sells nt 8-2-50r23; aud Mess Deef at 817(020 for
NVestern ami (Jity packed.
Whisky The contraband article sells freely
at 60c.(oSl.
Markets by Telegraph.
New York, March 19. Cotton firm and quiet.
Flour advanced luyil "c.; sales of 8000 bbls.; state,
89'35.ll-25; Ohio, 811-;KK!1 15; Western, 89'3a
t5,13-25; Southern 810-90(g10-75. Wheat 2i3c
higher; sales of 7300 bushels No. 2 at 82 50. Corn,
hm2o. higher; sales of 31,000 bushels mixed
Western, 8120. Oats quiet nnd firm: sales of
18.000 bushels. Rye Ornier; 7550 bushels sold at
81-19. New Mess Pork, 824. Provisions steady.
Whisky quiet.
Nkw York, March 19. Stocks active. Chicago
and Rock Island, 98; Reading, 102 Canton
Company, 48$; Erie Railroad, 60; Olevelaud
nnd Pltteburg, Pittsburg and Fort Wayne,
H7; Michigan Central, 108; Michigan Southern,
7f;H; New York Central, 105?; Cumberland pre
ferred. 84; Virginia 6s, 54; Missouri 6s, 97; Hud
son River, 137: United Slates Five-twenties, 1862,
109; do. 1S61, 107k; do. 1865, 107; Ten-forties, 97U;
Seven-thirties, first Issue, 108; all others, 1054;
Sterling Exchange, 108; at sight, 109X (iold
closed at 134.
The Red, White, and Blue. The following
concerning this little craft is from the London
Shipping and Mercantile Gazette:
"Dover, March 3 The little ship RedV
White, and Blue, which put in here on Friday
evening, sailed this morning for Havre. It
was blowing hard from the eastward, with a
heavy sea nevertheless the little craft behaved
nobly, and went away steadily under fore and
main topsails and foretopmast staysail, ller
behavior under canvas had the effect of very
much altering the opinion of many seafaring
spectators as to her having actually sailed
across the Atlantic."
LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA...
..MARCH 10.
STATE OIT THKBUOUBTKU AT TUB BVKXINO TILS-
. OHAPH OKVICK.
7 A. M... 30; II A. M. .... 1 2 P. M.......42
For additional Marine Newi tee Third Page,
CLEARED THIS MORNINO.
Brig Don Culscotte, 1'aollllo. Cork, fur orders, Work
man & Co.
Hen r Comet, Lang-, Halifax, IX. Wlnsor ACo.'
bchr Auule bheupard. llowditch, Providence, Ham
well it Neul.
SchrC. Faulutizzl, Wooater, Portland, E. A. Souder
& Co.
Bohr 0. C. Uorrto, Artls, Boston, Tyler & Co.
MEMORANDA.
Sclir Marshall Perrlu, Oluua, ueuce, at Boston 17th
instant.
Huh r J. P. Klrtland, NIckarson. for Phlladeluhla
sailed trom Wareham 16th lust. "uoipuia,
bclirs James Allderdice, Jack away: E L Porter
Bparks; J. B. Austin, Davis; and barah Csllen fiiiian
hence, at Boston IGlli lust. uen, willen,
BY TKI.KOBAPH-.1
Fobtrfss Monboe. March 19.-The steamers Marl,
liosa and Thames, from New Orleans for New Yori
arrived at Norfolk this morning, snort of coaU TheV
passed H. of Hatmraa tbe .learner C. W. Ird towing
the steamer buragessa to Hampton BoadsT M)w1"8
bteamshipOeu Barnos. Morton, from Savannah
p w"'"tn ChlohitS? trim No?lolk.
"p Kmui". rlce, from Richmond.
i.!lW'2comilD' Areu- '"m Liverpool.
S?.-queip?,ea.eU' ten, from Medina.
, "."v01'"- Cr.onby. from Uwslna.
u I" lr DeHatorrs, Parrht. from Tauaoo.
be hr M. K. Mauguni, Baveridse, from Bouaooa.
bchr kothen, .. from Halite.
Krturued-Barque Eilta Handa.DeGmchy, for Lon
aoudwrry, put back In oouaequanc or hr pumua
becoming choked with grain. r
Below bhli W, Tapeooit, Bell, from London.
bhlpOreat Weateru, Cunningham, from Liverpool.
Cleared, barque Diana, Thoiueaen. Cork, lor order;
prig L. Berry, bteele, Bermuda; ichra Ann Cariet.
Urludeii, liaxbailue; July f vurih, fcUaw, JaUumivlht,