r MVMNINQ VOL. VII-Nu. 65. DOUBLE SHEET THREE CENTS. PHILADELPHIA, FKIDAY, MAEOH 22, 18G7. FREEMEiYS MEETINGS, The Colored Clllxens of Charleston and RtTtanth in Council-Platform of Principles -No Distinction on Account of Color for Pwbllc Officers and Jury men, Kte. TOE CHARLESTON MEETING. Chablbrton, March 21. A mass mooting of the lojal people ot this city, irrespective of color, was held at Military Hall to-night. The hall was packed mostly with colored people. About fifty whites were in attendence. Judge Moore (white) presided, and B. J. Adams (colored) acted as Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. R. II. Cain, a colored clergyman. The Chairman stated the object of the meet ing to be to hear the report of the Committee 6f Thirteen appointed to draft a platform for the organization of a Union Republican purty. The following is the report: Whereas, The founders of this republic based the name upou the self-evident truths that all mm are crxUtd equal; that they are endowed bv tbuir Creator Willi certain inalienable rights; thai aiiionu Uicho ure life, liberty, and the pur suit of happiness; and whereas, It is sol tortli in the preamble of the Federal Constitution of 1787 that It was ordained, not by the several Mates nor the Inhabitants thereof, but by the people of the United Hlates, in order to form a more perfect Union and establish Justice, insure Vuoinebue tranquillity, provide lor the common defense, promote the general welfare, and to secure uie Blessings 01 uocrty to us lounuers and their posterity; and wherens, Con- v. 1 1 .. .....11 nn....lnwA.a i .. l ... . J . kicbo, iy im well - timnniciwi ttuu umiuni, V unanimous action which action had the sanc tion of the loyal people of the country has pro vided, by the Constitutional amendment, pro posed as article fourteen, and by the recent Reconstruction bill, for the reorganization of the civil powers of the States lately in rebel lion, and for the renewal of their representa tion in Congress; and whereas, we recog nize In these legislative provisions a wise statesmanship as regards the future, Jus tice, tempered with mercy, towards tiie former enemies of the Union, and strong guarantees for tiie protection of all loval citi zens, without distinctlou of race, or color, or previous condition, in the enjoyment of every right conferred by the Constitution; and wiiereas. we regard the great National Repub lican party, unuer the guiding hand of Provi dence, as the savior of our country from the perils of the late Rebellion lor the destruction of the Union, ana as the only party whose principles can justify us in committing the present and future interests of the country to it lor Bale keeping. Therefore, resolved: First. That we give our cordial and entire sanction to the action of Countess for thete storatlon of the Unlou, and to the wise and just principles of the Republican party. Second. That in order to make the labors of all our loyal fellow-citizens more effectual for carrying out the provisions of Congress for the restoration of law and order In our .State, as well as for the peace and prosperity of our entirecountry. wedo form au association to be known as the Union Republican party of South Carolina. Third. That we pledge our sacred honor, our fortunes, and our lives lo servo our country, to freserve her institutions, and especially to aid ler lu keeping inviolate the national faith, 'which has been sacredly pledged to the pay ment of Uie national debt incurred to save the liberties of the country and 10 suppress the Re bellion, and that the people will not suffer this faith to be violated; or Impaired; but all debts Incurred to support the Rebellion, as they were unlawful, void, and of no obligation, shall never be assumed by the United iStates.nor shall South Carolina be allowed to pay any debt whatever which was contracted lo aid the Re bellion in any form. Fourth. That the nation owes to the brave men, white and colored, of our army and navy a debt oi lasting gratitude for their heroic ser vices in defense of the Constitution and tiie Union, and that, while weclierlsh witli a tender affection the memories of the fallen, we pledge to their wiiows and orphans the nation's euro and protection. Fifth. That as republican institutions cannot be preserved unless intelligence is generally diffused among all classes, wo will demand of our Legislature a uniform system of common schools, which shall be open to all, without distinction of race, color, or previous condition such system to be supported by a general tux upon all kinds of property. Sixth. That we will lavor a llbernl system of Tiublic Improvement such as railroads, canals. and other works and also Buch a system of awarding contracts for the same as will give all our fellow-cltizeuB an equal and fair chance to share in them. (seventh. That we will also insist upon such modification of the laws of the Slate a will do away with imprisonment for debt, except for frauds; imprlsoument of witnesses, except for wiliul absence; and especially to abolish en tirely and forever the barbarous system of cor poreal punishment for crime or any other cause. F.ighth. As large land monopolies tend only tomalietherich richer and the poor poorer, and are ruinous to the auricultunil and commercial , Interests of the Ktate, the Legislature should oiler every practical Inducement for the divi sion and sale of unoccupied lands among the poorer classes, aud an encourgement to immi grants to settle In our State. Ninth. That the law of ejectment and dis traint should be so modified as to protect equally the landlord and tenant. Tenth. That provision should be made for the exemption of the poor man's homestead. Eleventh. That the interests of the State de mand a revision of the entire code aud the re organization ol the courts. Twelfth. That the interests not only of the State, out of the whole country, demaud every possible guarantee for the perpetuity of all the rights conferred upon the newly enfranchised noillon of our fellow-citizens, and that lu the use ol the sacred rights of tho elective f ranchise we will seek to elevate to otlices of trust and honor only those who are truly loyal, honest, and capable, Irrespective ol race, color, or pre vious condition. Thirteenth. That considerations of justice and humanity demand provision by the Legis lature for the protection and support of the aged, infirm, and poor, irrespective of race, color, or previous condition. Fourteenth. That we will not support any candidate forotllce who will notopenly endorse, advocate, and defend the principles adopted by the Union Republican party us herein set forth. Fifteenth. Relying on Diviuo Providence for Wisdom in our councils, efficiency lu action, harmony amongourselves. with malice towards none and charity to all, we pledge our earnest and best efforts lor the return of peace and prosperity to all our people, aud for an early representation oi our beloved State in the Con gress of the United States. Addresses were delivered by several white aud colored sneakers, uud the report unani mously adopted. THE BiVANHAH MEETING. A mass meetintr of ireeduieu was held in Savannah on the 18th instant, a report of which is thus given in the Aetes and Herald of that dtv: ' ' , At half-nast 3 o'clock the meetiwr was called to order, and the obiect of the call, being to consider the present unfortunate condition of the country, was announced. On motion, K. 8. Cumpbell was unanimously elected Chairman, !i. M. Middleton, Secretary, and William Pollard. Assistant Secretary. After an expression of thanks from one of these ofliclau, prayer was ottered by Ecv. Mr. Kills. Professor James Porter was then introduced,' who began bis discourse by expressing his re gret at being the first to open the meeting. The subject for consideration was very lmpor tant. lie returned his thanks for the over whelming eenerosity of the United States Con- press for their action in passing the Bherman bill, as it bestowed on them the right ct iuflge and other long-looked-for Wcbb- Inps. They would soon be called to ro to the ballot box lo choose their representatives In Congress. This fact U undeniable, and thir future welfare depended upon a judicious selec tion of repreentatives. He coune'.led tbom to lear not, as God was on tbeir side. Their suc cess depended upon thir intellect and good right arm. Must they be educated in order to vote? God deals justice to all, irrespective of race, color, or intelligence. Ho had prayed fervently for suffrage, and now, thank God, it had come I (Applause.) Rev. T. O. Campbelli (colored) was the next speaker, who stated that words were inadequate to express the desires ot his heart bis soul was filled with Jov. To-day his people stand upon the same footing as white men. Congress hss declared its intention to the world to protect all races, irrespective of color. (Applause). & field too vast for contemplation was now open to them. To succeed, he counselled love and re spect to Cod and mankind, and a return of good for evil. To secure material prosperity they must be judicious in their (election ot representatives to the convention, as only the best qualified, re gardless of color, should be chosen. The reverend speaker concluded his remarks by a temperate exhortation to his hearers to do ritiht, and pcrlorm all that was expected of them. If tbey did this Bticcess woc.ld inevitably follow, and they would yet be allowed to enter the jury-box. They must, however, convince the white man that "they did not want him for a guide, as they had raised a higher standard of excellence than he had. Mr. A. W. Btone was next introduced, and was received with cheers. He berran by stating that Congress had declared them citizens and possessed of the same rights as he was; they must, however, prove themselves worthy of this great liberty ; they had now the right to elect officers ot the State and National Governments. They must be calm and slow in acting, and not presume on their rights. Much was to be learned, for the nrnorance of which they were not to be blamed. Reeistratton was necessary in orier to prevent fraud. Com plaints had reacned him that justice had not been done the colored people in the courts. It was not the fault of the courts that they lose their rights, but because they neglected to employ counsel. He did not allude to the subject be cause he was a lawyer. Judicial oflicers were to idve them justice, but lhey must make allow ance for the prejudices of the people. Be patient, acd you will soon be upon the Jury. You muBt educate yourselves and build churches; save your money, economize your time, and try to improve jourcelf, so that you can hurl back the lie to those who say you are unworthy ot free dom. Dr. Falllgant was then introduced, who stated that he was yesterday requested to address the meeting, and had not much time for prepara tion, though he held a written speech in his hand, from which he read: "In the present dark and tempestuous times.cnlm aud deliberate councils were requisite. Just and impartial men aie necessary to guide your steps in the first attempts at suffrage. Discord would bene fit none. This State was large enough for us all, and as many foreigners as might choose to come. Congress gives you the privilege to assist in restoring the country, as both races must act together. More thau six years ago he was one of the first who raised the banner in revolution, the first shet of which was the death knell of slavery. His prejudices were now eradicated, and me situation was boginninor to be appreciated. We must work in the spirit of men who fear nothing from predicted evils. He counselled his hearers to beware of demagogues who would excite them against Northerners. Prove yourselves worthy of your future glorious career, and worthy the confidence of your feliowcitixetis. (Cheers.) Dr. Clift followed, and emphatically denied any connection with the profession ot a doctor or politician. The main part of his address was occupied in telling a story, the object of which was to show the cateer of the Union army till the cloi-e of the war, ami the after changes pro duced by Couerejsional legislation. He alluded with evident satisfaction to the recent action of Governors Brown and Orr, who, he stated, favored universal suffrage. He compared the South to Uncle Sam;s legs, in which he was diseased. The Sherman bill he styled a "re construction plaster," and the military com manders were the five doctors sent to hold the plaster on. The negroes must economize and place their money in the Freedmen's Bank. He was followed in his address by several colored men, the pith of whose arguments was nearly the same as quoted above. After the speaking had etided. the followms resolutions were adopted, when the assemblage quietly dis persed : Wlxrcas, The Congress of tho United States ha recently passed au act called the "Sherman Military bill," wherein it is enacted that all male peisous above the age of twenty-one years, without distinction of race or color, who have resided for one year lu the State, except such persons as, previous to the war, took au oath to support the Constitution and Govern ment of the United States, and subsequently swore allegiance to the so-called Confederate Government, or have been convicted of felonv. shall have the right to vote at any election of delegates lo stale conventions, or city, county, Stnle. or United States officers which mar be held at sny time hereafter; and whoreus, this act has caused a profound sensation throughout the country, and will result in great and im portant changes In the political status of a large portion of the Southern peonle: there fore we, the people of Savannah, in muss meet ing assembled to consider the situation of the country, anu being luuy impressed with our duties uud responsibilities at the preseut crism, uvj Resolved, That we will accept the situation, and do all in our power to aid In the recou structiou of the country In the form aud man ner prescribed by Congress. Jirxolied. That while loyal men and no others shall receive our support for public offices of trust or profit, we will also endeavor, as far us possible, to banish from the minds and hearts of the people all prejudices aud animosities en gendered by the late unhappy war. to the end that peace, harmony, and prosperity mar again uiess every section oi our common country. Hesohed. That It is the duty of the colored people to receive instruction, advice, and as sistance from all loyal persons who are willing 10 impart uie same, but especially those who have proved themselves the true and tried lriends of their race. And that we will, he- lteviuglttobe the duty of everv eood citizen. encourage in every possible manner any person or persons esiaousiuug anu couuuctiug schools ki ouucmt, eiuvaie, anu eniignten tneiu, and we pieuge to sucn institutions our hearty co-operation and support. Jiesolveti, That we are the friends of law and order, aud counsel cheerful obedience to con stituted authority; that we possess la the ballot box a constitutional and effectual remedy for oppression, unjust legislation, aud corrupt administration, and will guard wit lit lie utmost care tho sacred rights aud inestimable privi leges of every American citizen, Uesolved, That we Invite labor and capital In all parts ot the world to come to our assistance in the great work of developing the Immense resources of our State, pledging them a cordial welcome, and our hearty co-operation and pro tection; condemning all legislation tending lo discourage their introduction. Jtenolved, That our faith in the future pros perity and stability of this great republic is unshaken, and that we to-day swear anew to support the Government of t.h iTnitat uir and pledge ourselves to maintain the honor of iua uci uiu uug. It turns out that Queen Victoria's Look, 'Leaves from My Journal in the Highlands," has been printed and privately circulated for a year or more. An heir of Anneke Jans, who lives at the capital of Ohio, proposes to attack the corpo ration of Trinity and right the wrongs of his race, it he has to go to the Hupreme Court of the United ttates. NEW YORK REPUBLICAN STATE COIMBITTEE. Opposition to Universal Inih-tfs-TM to Eight against Allowing Negroes to Vote for Members of tho State Constitu tional Convention Spicy Debate, Ete. A lb ant, March 21. At the meeting of the Re publican Union State Central Commtttoe to-day, a lively discussion and no little disseusion took place over resolutions regarding the subject of universal suffrage as connected with the Consti tutional Convention. Charles 8. Spencer, of New York, offered the follawing resolutions: JiiMolwd, That this Slate Committee of the Union Republican party ot the Slate of New York recognize as cine ol the doctrines ol the party whose represent, lives we are. the right of every citizen lo equality before the law, and congratulate the country upon the action of many bitlierio prominent Rebels In the Southern Stales In their recognition of the situation and acquiescence In the action of Congress giving to the bhick roan a vote. Jinvlitd, That our gratification by reason of this Action Is mingled with prnlound regret and sorrow that enough gentlemen ot the Assembly of this Mtnte, elected by Republican voles, have been found thin day to boalesce with all the Democrats or that body ex cept one In repudiation or universal suffrage, and con Rrqiienl denial lo the black man of a right to vote for ueligRtes lo the Constitutional Convention. Uitolvnl, That in the formation of a Constitution all whose rights ol persons and property are to oe guarded and protected hy It, who are male citizens, of sain) n Inrt; under no disability of treason or crime, ana oi tiie age ol twenty-one years, are euiiiien 10 a voire; that this is an original, innerem, and Inullen able rlghi, oi blch tni y cunnot be deprived without great wrong nnu iniustiee. Aoovoj, That we earnestly and respectfully re tine: t members of the Assembly elected by llepu illcuu von a to reconsider tins action, anu relieve ine jte pulihcaii purty of this Suite from tne deserved re pri'i'Ch ot ndvocnthiK the rlht ot the negro abroad to vole, and rienyieg It to I Im at home. Jimolvetl Thai in the mime of the Republican party ot inn Mate, we a-klor the Immediate pufsae ol a bill providing lor the election ol delegates to a Consti r mi inn ii I i '.,t, voi. 1 1. in I It nt. wm iim ut.nrv ol fleliiVR unit disagreements, aud that the people have the right lo expect fensoiible compromise and prompt uction from their repreeeutatives, aud that their will be not defeated. A stormv debate on these resolutions was car ried on for several hours between tbe radical and conservative factions ot the committee. Horace Greeley was in attendance in person, urging the adoption of the resolutions, although not a member of the committee. Mr. Spencer debated the matter with great spirit, denounc ing his associates as worse than Wade Hampton and the reconstructed .Rebels of the South. Mr. Kobertson, of Westchester, Mr. Andrew Bleuk ley, of New York, and others opposed the reso lutions as Impolitic and dangerous to the partv at this time. Thev were accordingly rejected by the following vote: Aimlmt thr ritointinm James Terwllllgcr, Andrew Bleakley, Martin 11. llrown, 11. D. itoberison, Hamil ton liurris, K. A. Merrllt, Jumes A. Boll, 'rauk. lliscork, A. B. Cornell. Charles U. Fill r mini 10. Vn Kixw ol the resolutions Charles S. Hoencei. W. It. Glt-uson, Charles W. (iodurd, Vt . 11. Wt lvinney. Isaac I'u ton, waiuo iiuicuins. J.zra x urriugiou, ueorge W. l'ulmer 8. The committee then adopted a resolution call ing their party conventions for the 8th ot April, to choose candidates for delegates to the Con stitutional Convention, if the pending bill should pass in season. A. Y. Herald. THE DEATH OF DR. LIVINGSTONE. Washington, March 21, 1867. The following odcial account of the death of Dr. Livingstone has been received by the State Department: Consulate of thb United States ok America, Island op Zanzibar, December 9, 1866. Sir: it becomes mv uainful duty to report the death of Dr. David Livingstone, the celebrated Afri- crn explorer, who, as l wrote unaer aate oi May 9, 1866, left here on the 9th ot March last for the exploration of the river Bovunia, and that resion between the ereat lakes of Ceutrbl, Atricaof which, as yet, but little Is known. The sad intelligence was received here on the 6th instant, Dy tne arrival oi several native members of the expedition, from whom but little of importance could be elicited save the fact of Dr. Livingstone's death. 1 am indebted to Dr. Kirk, H. B. M. Vice Consul, and formerly a member of the Living stone Zambesi expedition, for the following par ticulars ot this sad event, and as his accompany ing remarks may prove interesting, I cannot do better than to give them in his own words: Ite return ot several of the Johanna men who accompanied Dr. Livingstone has made it cer tain that that distinguished traveller has fallen, and with him half of his nattve followers. His present expedition may be briefly stated to have been an attempt to unite the magnificent dis coveries of late years, and determinejthe limits and connections oi the three great lakes, which reach iroui 14 degrees south to 3 degrees north latitude, and flowing to the sea by the Zambesi and Nile at the two extremities, but with an intermediate space as yet unknowu. Such was the gereraphical problem. But Dr. Livingstone hud In view to affect the present enormous East African slave trade, thouato pionfcring the way which might lead to lawful commerced To have consolidated in oue tbe successive discoveries achieved by himself on the Nyassa; Burton, on the Sanganyika; Steke and Grant, on the Victoria; and Baker, on the Albert Kyanza, would have been a ht ting triumph for one who was the first to cross tbp African continent within the tropical zone; but these hopes have been wrecked by his un timely deatn. ... . , We last heard of Dr. Livingstone at K'Doude, at the confluence of the Novuma and Niemie. Here he met with kindness, but found the laud desolated by supplying the slave market of Zanzibar. We have information that he proceeded further west to Mataka, a Mlao Chief, who gave presents of cattle and food. At this point the Indian Sepoys remained behind, and have since returned to Zanzibar. From Mataka to a lake was eight days'.march. On crossing a wide water in Canves. they followed the bor ders of the lake lor several days, and struck inland. They were suddenly attacked in a bush country, about 9 A. M., by a band ot Mav te. Dr Livingstone killed the most forward of the stacking party, but was cut down by one blow o a battle axe, which cut half through his neck Beyond this we have no returns, tor those who returned were the first to flee. Almost all who stood near Dr. Livingstone were killed, altuoueh they seem tq have done considerable with their rifle?. This happened about six weeks ago, or about October 25. Sfou can see how very meagre our Information is. Eveu with a personal knowledge of the lakes ot the surromiding country, at least a short dis tance from the scene of the sad aflair, and a knowledge of that very tribe of Zatus called Mavlte. Xeito. Maozites, etc. it haa been quite i. innovihle lor mo as yet to elicit anything Ironi tlffinenc UabTe simplicity oi the few who have retuSS to wheretbi. tTCdj took place. That it was to the west of the Njaasa is certain; but whether in the district we had already ex p oreTor further to the north s stilt uncertain. P That Dr. Livingstone was killed by the same Mavites ashe audi were among together is certain They would have attacked us then if they had dared, but we were too strong for hi With such enemies it comes to be a f'n nf numbers as well as equipment. The loh of a few will aot break their charge, and death of a cw wm u . chance. 8.n'B" ?.Br'(i,7...rvivoni saw Dr. Livingstone Only one foil tint t fan nt thev buried his body at 3 P. M., when fall. pnt tney "ui :? kort cone, baggage and also" the upper clothing of the deKdy, so that not even a note remains by W I U hardirPW" that any further parti i m Jver be obtained in regard to Dr. 5ines death, as the Maviteare a wan L'oole and it will be quite impossible to cLrf,. the particular tribe by whom Dr. I rjartV were attacked. I have the honor to bVveTy respectfully, jour oliedient ser- itewiiiD D. KorEB, United States Consul. JIou. W. U. ciwaep, Secretary ol State. SECOND EDITION EUROPEAN ADVICES. LATEST NEWS BY ATLANTIC CABLES TIao London nnd Liverpool JVIurltctH To-TJuy. London, March 22 Noon. Consols for money, 91; Erie Railroad shares, 39$; Illinois Central, 78J; U. S. 5-20s, 74. Liverpool, March 22 Noon. The Cotton market is dull at 13jjd. for middling uplands. The sales to-day are estimated at 6000 bales. The sales for the week are reported at 67,000 bales. Lard, 50s. 6d. Tallow, 943. Cd. Pot Ashes, 34s. Rosin, 16s. FROM WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON. special SEsrATcnns to evening tei.koraph. Washington. March 22. Tl New Order of Things In tbe South. The impression gains ground here that the example of General Hampton and others in Columbia, with regard to the freedmen, will be very generally followed in the Southern States, and that much good will grow out of this policy to both races. The next address of the kind is expected from Governor Wise, of Virginia, in Richmond. The hope is ex pressed that the officers commanding the mili tary districts will bear in mind the injunctions of Washington to General Morgan under cir cumstances somewhat analagous, viz.: "Con stantly and strongly to impress upon the army that they are mere agents of civil power; that out of camp they have no more authority than other citizens." General I-.ee in Favor of the Proposed Virginia Constitutional Convention. From Richmond I learn to-night that a val ley paper states, on the best authority, that General Robert K. Lee is heartily in favor of a convention. He thinks the people of Virginia should make every effort to avert their ruin; that it is idle to talk of resistance or inactivity. He acknowledges that the bill is a bitter one, but says he can suffer nothing more than Appomattox. Commenting on this, a Rich mond paper says: "Who will now say that Virginia will degrade and dishonor herself by acting under the Sherman law ? General Lee can now be placed among the advocates of reconstruction." A NEW SENSATION. Outrages of the "Molly Magulrea" In Pennsylvania. IIarrisburo, March 22. Private advices from Schuylkill county, Pa., represent that the coal miners there are committing the most serious outrages. The ruffians are maiuly Irishmen, and, known as the "Molly Ma guires," are banded together in a secret or ganization for the purpose of controlling the mines, and resort to murder and robbery. It is impossible tcf punish them, as, when arrested and tried, the juries are packed with confede rates, and they, escape. On Friday last, Mr. Littlehales, a superintendent, was murdered, with the hope of securing some money which he was supposed to have; but he had very little at the time. Threats are made agptinst all the superintendents, and all live-momentarily in fear of violence. Governor Geary has been applied to for protection. Serious Outrages and Riots in the Coal Districts of Pennsylvania, I'rivate advices from the Pennsylvania coal regions tell of numerous outrages which are being committed by miners in Mchuvlktil county. The ruffians, who are mainly Irish, are known throughout the region as the "Molly Aiaeuires. xney are handed together lu a secret oiganization for the purpose of control ling the mines, and resort to murder and rob bery. The people of the conntry are greatly excited, and hitherto have been unable to bring offen ders to punishment, as the Juries in the County Court have been packed by men connected with tho desperate gang. Application has been made to Oovernor Geary for an order In case arrests shall be made to remove the accused for trial to another county; and the Governor lias promised to use all the power at bis com ninud In bringing the guilty to Justice. It is almost impossible to net Information lu regard to the desperadoes, and the local newspapers aro afraid to publish what facts are known con cerning them. on Friday afternoon last, Mr. Littlehales, a Superintendent of one of the mines, was shot through the heart, on the road between Thomas town and Mackeysburgli, while returning from i'ottsville, where he had been to procure money to pay off the bands under bis charge. The murderers, however, got nothing but a low dol lars and the Superintendent's watch, as he had not been able to get the funds from Pottsvllle, which were to be sent on the following day. No clue to the murderers has been obtained. Threats have been made against Superinten dents of other mines, who live momentarily in fear of violence. Notices have been posted by the ruffians, of which the following is a speci men: "MBrH 1,17. Tak eno'.ies from this tine If you want to live, for 1 tuiuk your time will be very short. bo vou must look out lor all you get, and any man on the colliery until the ao cents la put on." I Diagram ot a coffin and pistol. Four Superintendents have been personally wiimed to leave, under penalty of death for nou-complianoe. Several murders have been committed already, numerous houses have been robbed, and tbe miners generally have stopped work. The movement excites very great uneasiness among the coal operators, who.are taking active measures to secure the arrestof the ringleaders and put a stop to the disturbance, which threatens to be of the most serious character. Oovernor Geary has been applied to to ofTer a reward of $500U for tne arrest of the leading men. This information reaches ns from a perfectly authentic source, and is reliable. A". X. Times to-day. The Storm. Saudy Hook, March 22 There are no ves sels in sight bound in. s The most severe storm that has visited this section in five years, at least, continues along the coast. The wind is blowing a gale E. N.E., and the sea running very high The pilots are all inside of the nook. One bout started out, tut was compelled to return., MURDER IN NOBLESTOWH, PENNSYLVANIA. A Farmer Killed and Bobbed II Is Stabbed la Tvrenty-one Places. Pittsburg, March 21. News ba been re ceived here of a horrible murder committed on the evening of Monday, March 18, near Nobles town, Washington county, Penntjlvania, Three men went at nine o'clock to the house of Hu?h Bproull, a wealthy farmer, and demanded his money. He refused them, and told them he knew them. One of them then seized Mi?8 bproull, an aged sister of Mr. 8proull, and car ried her up stairs, where he bound her to tbe bed with ropes. Tbe other two'attacked Mr. Ppronll, and beat him with a pair of tones, and inflicted on him stabs that must have proved latal in themselves. Twenty-one wounds were inflicted on the unfortunate. They then threw a quilt over the corpse, and robbed the house, getting something over $100. Mists Sproull re mained as the murderers lelt her nntll the next evening, before the crime was discovered, and she released. There Is a clue to the murderers, and they are being tracked. Mr. Sproull was a bachelor, sixty years old. LEGAL INTELLIGENCE. Court of Quarter Sessions Jndge Brew ster. Charles N. Mann, l'rosecntinK Attorney. Jane Bleaker was put on trial, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill her step, daughter Harriet, who is about eleven years ol age. It was clntrged that accused had beaten the child over tbe head with a broomstick, and bad thrown stove plates at her bead. De fense, that no more violence had been used than was necessary for properly chastising the child. On trial. thk collkctobship oh the flrht internal Kkvenuk District a Special aoknt from Wasiiiwoton in Charge Thr Muddle He coming More Muddled than Ever. In The Evening Telegraph of Tuesday last we gave the position of all'alrs at that time in the oillce of the Internal Revenue Collector of tbe First District. Mr. George Kelly, the actlnz Col lector, was then In Washlnelon. dolnu his utmost to get himself relieved from all further responsibility in tbe matter. Mr. Sloauaker bno likewise forsaken his comfortable private office on the second floor of the butldlnK. and at every moment it a expected that a special anient would arrive from Washington, and assume control of the establishment. Mr. Kelly appears to bave accomplished the object be bad In view in visiting W ashington, for be returned to this city and stated to his friends thst bis resignatlou had been accepted. He then forsook the neighborhood of Third and Kvelina street, and we doubt very much If he can ever be persuaded to venture into that lo cality again. With regard to the movements of the strate gic Hoanaker we are not so well posted in detail. Mr. Sloanaker's movements of late have been invested with an immense amount of mystery. This much, however, seems clear Instead of retiring to some secluded spot where he could Indulge his passion for the manufacture of wax flowers without molesta tion, be proceeded to Washington straight on the beels of Mr. Kelley. Precisely what be did there is not known, but the aspect of affairs at present forces us to the belief that he wao by no meiiDs idle ; and be is apparently well satisfied witb bis work, as be is again in the city, and in tbe best of spirits. i On Wednesday a despatch came from Com missioner Rollins, addressed to Mr. Kellv. In ouiriniz tbe name of the latter's chief duoutv. 1 his despatch was shown Mr. Kelly, but that gentleman refused to have anything to do with it. or to answer it. on the around that his resls- riHtloa bad been accepted and himself relieved from all connection with the troublesome business. This morning affairs took a new turn, occa sioued by the arrival ot a- gentleman from Wnshineton answering lo tbe name of William Richards. Mr. Richards repaired to the office and informed the gentlemen on duty there that he was authorized by Commissioner Rollins to assume control or tne establishment. He bad been in the office but a few minutes, wnen Mr. isioanauer entered, anu arm in arm tbey sauntered out aud ascended to the sanc tum of tbe latter on the second floor. Alter eon ferrlng together for some time, the twain sallied forth in quest of tbe Hon. William r . Johnston, ex Governor, ex-Collector of Customs, ex Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue, etc. Tho probable object of this expedition was the instalment of Mr. Johnston as Acting Col lector, for it appear that Mr. Johnston still claims that he is entitled to the exercise of such functions, on the ground that he never re ceived Mr. Kelly's revocation of his commis sion as Deputy. The revocation, however, was duly prepared and entered on the records of the office, and then by Mr. Kelly placed in tbe bands of Mr. Woanaker, with a request that it might by him be given to Mr. Johnston, whose whereabouts at tbe time were quite unknown to Mr. Kelly. Mr. Sloanaker refused to act as Mr. Kelly's messenger; but the latter insisted upon his so doing, and as a consequence the Ex-Governor is enabted to claim that he is still officially ignorant of his removal. About 12 o'clock Messrs. Richards and Sloan aker returned, and entered the olticc, observ ing, however, the most perplexing silence wttli regard to their morning's operations, Hoon afterwards a gentleman who recently tilled tbe Kaval Office for a brief but brilliant period, enterged from the building. ( an it be that he, too, Iihs become Involved In tbe muddle? It is tbe opinion of another gen tleman, whose official relations at Washington (rive some weight to his surmises, that Mr. Richards will control the office until a perma nent Collector is confirmed; and tbut a strong ellortwillbe made to settle the whole matter by securing the favorable action of the Senate on the nomination of Mr. Alexander Crawford, which Is now pending in that body. Meanwhile there Is another claimant to the vacant honors- When Mr. Kelly was first in stalled lie commissioned several deputies, among whom was Mr. Wilson liuckby. Tbe commissions of all these deputies, exceot the last named, were revoked previous to tbe ap- J ointment last Friday of ex-Governor ohnBton.s Mr. Buckby, therefore, and not without reason, claims' that he becomes acting Collector, incase the claims of Mr. John ston are not allowed. Thus the matter stands as we go to press, and If any one ean make It out he must be endowed with more than au ordinary amount of penetration. r-Artemas Ward left aboutf$G0,000. Fouldhas gone from I'aris to Cannes. Prince Metternich has returned to Paris. Mr. Bancroft Is recovering from his illness. Hepworth Dixon'3 look has made him $10,000. Mustapha Tacha has given 3000 francs to tho poor of Paris. A Portland paper nominates Mr. Fossendeu for the next Presidency. Colonel Robert Ingersoll has been ap pointed Attorney-General'of Illinois. The Rebel General Gano, of John Morgan notoriety, is preaching in Kentucky. Miss Harris, the American prima, donna; is making a sensation in Paris, v The Rebel General Robert Toombs passed through Atlanta, Ga., a few days siuce, on his way to hia home. h The Hon. Michael Trzybylowize, of the Kansas Legislature, has had his name changed to Murphy. Our Mexican friend, Marshal Forey, will command the camp of instruction at Chalons this year. . . . Samuel N. Pike, of the opera house, is talked ot as the Democratic candidate lor Mayor of Cincinnati. The French Mint "disloyally" refused to strike a medal commemora.ive of. he late lamented Lincoln. FINANCE AND COMMERCE. Owiceo The Kveniwo Telwaph, V Friday, Marcli a, ltl. f There was very little disposition to operate , in stocks this morning, and prices were unset tied and drooping. In Government bondethere was no material change to notice. 109 was bid for 6s 01 1881: 109 for old 5-20s; 107 for July, 18G5, 5 30s: 97Jfor 10-40b; and 106106J for June and August 730s. City loans were unchanged. Railroad shares were Inactive and lower. Reading sold at 6060J, closing at the former 1 rate, a decline of 4; Pennsylvania Railroad at 66 , 5G, the former rate a decline ot f; Oamdea and Amboy at 1334, an advance of : and Phila delphia and Erie at 28J, a slmht decline. 31 whs bid for Little Schuylxill: 69 for Norrlstownj 574 for Minehill; 33 for North Pennsylvania; 69 , for Lehigh Valley; 30 for Elmtra common; 49 for preferred do.; 30 for Catawissa preferred; , and 45 for Northern Central. In City Passenger Railroad shares there was very little doing. 60 was bid tor Tenth and Elevenths 19 for Thirteenth and Fifteenth; 47 for Chesnut and Walnut; 72 for West Philadel phia; 134 mr Hetonville; 28 for tiiraru col lege; and 40 lor union, bank shares were firmly held at full priced. but we hear of no sales. 109 was bid for BUth National; 230 for North America; 163 for Phila delphia; 130 for Farmers' and Mechanics'; M tor commercial; iuu lor Normcrn Liioemes; iuo for South wark: 100 for Kensington: 66 for flirard; 96 for Western; 32J for Manufacturers'; Jill) lor tradesmen' 'or City; 4a lor consoli dation; and 63 for Union. In Canal shares there was very little move ment. Delaware Division sold at 664, no change. 21 was bid for Schuylkill Navieation common; 81 for preferred do.; 634 for Lehigh Navieation; 14 for Susquehanna Canal; and 66 for Wyoming Valley Canal. Quotations of Gold 10 A. M., 134J; 11 A. M., 134 ; 12 M., 134; 1 P. M., 134, a decline ol 4 on the closing price last evening. PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE 8ALE3 TO DAY Keported by Dehaven fe Bro., No. 40 H. Third street BEFORE BOARDS. 100 ih Read R........ lMsh Cata PC. 30 FIRST BOARD. I'-'fiW City 6s,Nw.T cf.lOltf fSuti Men N 7 p c b 1.... M tiimC& Am8M'83.ls to SlliOO do '9.... 89 KXIO W JerRSs 90 01) sh Read K.......t5 60 69 800 do ..In. Wdi 8110 do two. 60 16 an Fenna R Mttf S5 do is. 3S Uo... la. M i0 do....b6u S 40 sh Cam A Am.. .....las' 8 do..,..Cl33.'4 100 do.. .scrip.... 74 200 sh full fc .lftbU 32 sn Del D1V 6tj'4 Messrs. De Haven & Brother, No. 40 South ' Third street, report the following rates of ex chanee to-day at 1 P. M.: U. S. (is of 1881, 108J . fJ;iO!ti;do.,18G2. 109R10li; do., 1864,107 JCi07i; do., 1865, 107J108:do., 1865, new, 107(107,; do. 6s, 10-40s, 97498; do. 730, August, 105J 106; do., June, 1054105; uo., July, 1064 106; Compound interest Notes, June, lU4, 17 ($17,: do., July, 1864, 17,17i; do., August, 18C4,16j168; do., October, 1864. 1515; 4oy December, 1864, 14J145; do., May, 1865, 12J 12; do., Aneust, 1865, 11J(?;11; do., Septem ber, 1865, lug 105; do., October, 1865, 10J10j. Gold, 1343134. Messrs. William Painter & Co., bankers, No. 36 South Third street, report the following ratee of exchange to-day at 12 o'clock: 0.8. 6a, 1881, coupon, 109(&1094; U. 8. 6-20s, coupon, 1862, 101110109 j; do., 1864, 107107; do., 1866, 1074 (3108; do. new, 1071074; 10-40s, coupon, 97 97 j; TJ. 8. 730s, 1st series, 1064 106; do., 2d series, 1054105; 3d series, 1064&105. Compounds, December, 1864, 1414J. Gold, I34g134j. Philadelphia Trade Report. Friday, March 22. The receipts of Flour con tlnue small, and tbe stocks are exceedingly light. Tberelsafair demand from the home consumers, who purchase principally of good family grades, which command full prices. Hales of superfine at S8'xy8 75; extras at 89(910-50: 800 barrels Northwestern extra famllv I-lit 19All3-An. IM hnrroU rlmlKo OlilnHn Hn , ( $15'75; aud fancy brands at sii'50f$17, according to quality. Kye Flour is quiet, with small sales at87,37!;(iji7,50. No Improvement to notice in Corn ileal. There is a strong demand for Wheat of prima quality at full prices, but common grades ara not much nought after; sales of Pennsylvania red at $2-70to:i'15. and California at 13-20. Rye is held at tV48l-M V bushel for Western and Pennsylvania. Corn Is dull and lower; sales of new yellow, in store, at tl'10l'12, and afloat at f 113. Oats are in good request, but the offerings are small; sales of 3000 bushels Pennsylvania at O770c. Nothing: doing in Barley or Malt. Cloverseed Is scarce and wanted; gales of new at S8'309'25 V 64 lbs., the latter rate for recleaned from second bands. Tlmotby ranges from 83-37U to 83 (i2i. Flaxseed is in fair demand by the criiKliers, at J3-20. Whisky The contraband article is selllnir at 85e.k81. LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.. ..MARCH 8 STATU OV THKRMOlf KTEa AT THB JCVKNINA TKMH OKAHK OriTICK. 7 A. M.. ...11 87 A. M ....402P. M .....42 For additional Marine New tee Third Fage. CLEARED THI8 MORNINQ. BtiMtmshlp Stars and (Stripes, Holmes, Havana, Thos. WalUou Abulia. Oorrftpondmee of the Phitailrlphia Rtehano. . l.KWKH. Del., March 20 P. M. Barques .Ninfa Tag lavla, lor Uetioa; Aurora, for Cork; Minna, for Bremen: K. f-chultr., for New Orleans: brigs Harriet Amelia, lor Havana: Lily, r Antwerp: and schr M. McNeill for Kemedloa. all from Philadelphia, arrived at the Breakwater this afternoon. The barque E. Hcbultz, for New Orleans, reported as havlne gone to sea yexterday, should bave been the American Lloyds, for Matanzas, The brlR Htrout, from Jamaica for New York, and United Stales steamer Kankake are at the Break water. Wind NE., and stormv. JOSEPH LAFETRA. MEMORANDA. Brig A. F. Larrahee, tor Philadelphia in six days, at tugua liilh lust. tlirs H. T. Wines. Hulse: Village Queen, Tillotson, and C. 8. Watnou, Adams, for Philadelphia, cleared at New York yesterday. Bchrs T. Borden. Wrlghtlngtnn. and R. Borden. Borden, hence, at Fall River 2uth lust, Schr Northern Light, Ireland, hence, at East Green wich 2oih Innt. Schrfci. B. Harris. Wilson, from Belfast lor Phila delphia, at New York yesterdav, Schr J. Beatty, Henderson, for Philadelphia, sailed from Pawtucket 2oih Insu Schr Transit, Rackett, hence, at Stonlngton 20th instant. HchrE. B. Dean, Cook, from Newcastle, Del.. at Fall Klver 20th lust. . bchr J. C. Brooks, Burgess, from Boston for Phllft-dt-lpnia, at New York yesterday. DOMESTIC PORTS. ' New York, Marchil. Arrived, steamship Eauatnr tMlnclifleld, from Portlund. steamship Frauconla, Sherwood, from Portland. Sieamshlp Glaucus, Godtrey, from Boston. Ship Southampton, Whitney, from Loudon. 1 Ship Lookout, Nugent, from Boston, Barque Coro Ooro. Hewitt, from Iqulqtte. I Barque Amanda Jean, Webb, from Peruambuco I Barque Freihandel, Hargentelmer, from Bremen i Barque Windsor. Cochran, from Hamburg ' Barque Nuovo Mondo, Slarace, Irom Castellara. ' Brig A. M. Knight. Knight, from Cardenas. Brig Beauty, Monroe, from Cardenas. Brig Hlrain AbltT. Tlbbetts. from Sagua, i Brig Matron. HUlniau, from Indlanola. i Brig Attle Durkee. Caun, trom Havana. Brig Ida Cutter, McAlraon, from Manaianllla. Iir g L. W. Katon, McNellly, from Pouoe. ; i,r ';niulo",'rlt,fromCarthageiia. Br g B. Ioglnac. Gray, from Port-au-Prinee. , r,s ionJtlx,oU, Hassell, from Remedloe. 6 'r Pwker, Sherman, from Arroyo. ' c!" I' ?,VAUR'ur' Aldrlch, from Rio Grande. I bchr J. V. Maltland. Colcord. from ManianUIa, . j Cleared, steumshlps Ocean Queen, Harris, Aspln- , wall: Gen, Barnea, Morton, Savannah; Hilp Dolphin, 1 pouglasti. Valparaiso; barques i.rnlila Clarapa, tsao- i Carl no, Gloucester, E.J Virginia, Walsh. IHuel: H. Rich, Poineroy, Antwerp: Hlrundo,CpplemeD,Cork; ilkrsut llr,.. k.i. Iliad- I feUe.
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