WIIY DR. SCIIEXCK CURES MANY SICK PEOPLE. so Ve presume it will not be questioned by any intelligent person in this or other commu nities, that Dr. Schenck is curing more sick poople than any other, or perhaps any half dozen other physicians in the country. Wera details and statistics given in this connection, this rather strong statement would bo mora than demonstrated. We do not propose to do this, Bince it would not only require columns, Lut whole pages of newspapers. Of tho great fact itself, however, there can be no doubt, as Wo have Just intimated. In a general way wo base our assertion on the following points: 1st. Dr. Schenck sees more patients than any other physician in the United States. 2d. lie has a larger daily experience, and Investigates a greater variety of disoases. 3d. His system of cure is based on nature find common sense. 4th. He has none of the delusions and pre judices of tho old-school doctors. fjth. His medicine takes immediate effect upon disease. 6th. He knows what and where diseases are before be begins to rout them. Upon this briefly drawn platform, and with Ids remarkably efficient medicines, there are comparatively few who seek Dr. Schenck that are not cured, or, at all events, very much Improved. It is tho commonest occurrence in Lis practice that patients are restored to health Without any apparent special difficulty; and such patients are very often those whom other physicians, after trying their best in Tain, had given up as hopeless. It may be that Dr. Schenck cannot cure all who go to him, but it is an established fact that the per centage is very large so large, indeed, as to make a broad line, if not a very wide gulf of distinction between his system of cure and all others before tho public. If a curious and inquiring publio were disposed to visit his office, No. 15 N. Sixth street, corner of Com merce street, any Saturday, they would have ample proof that the sick are pretty well de cided what physician had best be consulted; and the same publio would also be likely to Bee scoios of people made well under his treat ment. Dr. Schenck has a wonderful facility, or faculty, or intuition, or whatever elso it may le termed, in finding out disease and getting hold of it. One would think he saw at once into the human system, discovered the working of every organ, measured its functions, and comprehended precisely what was necessary to put it into a healthy condition. Patients are not a little astonished at the Doctor's power in this respect, but undoubtedly it is the result of a Ufa-long experience, conducted n thoroughly scientific principles. It is the knowledge how to do a thing that constitutes the difference in men. The trouble with a majority of physicians unquestionably is, that they start wrong, and at every step get further from a true method of curing disease. Not so with Dr. Schenck. Why ho cures so many folks is that he knows exactly their ailments, and he knows also just as exactly Low to dislodge and drive out disease. In such complaints as consumption, catarrh, those affecting the liver, stomach, etc., he meets the issue squarely; in other words, he takes them directly in hand, instead of the indirect, irregular, experimental, and blind manner commonly pursued. It is the storm ing of the citadel that wins victory, not the feeble skirmish at distant points. Consump tion, for instance, is treated by Dr. Schenck as a curable disease, and in eight cases in ton, even those of the desyjerate character which so largely go to him.he finds no difficulty in curing. He begins by giving strength to the patient, instead of the opposite course almost invari ably pursued. The stomach and liver are put to work to help the lungs, and the poor lungs are not compelled to do duty when barely able to do any. The reader, if sick, or having friends that are, can judge whether it is worth while to have an interview with Dr. Schenck. If health is the blessing which most people discover after it is lost, its restoration, most assuredly, de serves ad possible effort. But it is quite evi dent that no effort, unless in the right direc tion, will be of use, and may be disastrous, so perilous are most of the medical systems. Who can tell the vast myriads that have been sent to an untimely grave by false and cruel medical practices r Every graveyard is a mournful attestation of this fact. Nature is ever ready to bo assisted, and only those suc ceed who walk the path of science by her shining side. Dr. Schenck, pining and almost disconsolate on a bed, doomed by the old school doctors, thought and studied for him self, and tho light therefrom revealed a new order of things. That order not only made Lim new and strong and of abiding faith, but thousands of others, through his wise advice and marvellous medicines. Could the array of gratefuls he has saved from the grave formed in column, it would be of the foruiida Me proportions General (irant was wont to wield in the memorable days now passed into magnificent history. Whv does Dr. Schenck cure so many sick people 1 is a very signi (leant question, and one that a sorely disease-ridden community desire to have answered. It is already, in part at least, answered. It may also be said that no little of his remarkable success is attributable i tli use of his Mandrake Tills, a medicine wldch is in almost universal demand, and which is most thorough and admirable in its action alike on the stomach, liver, and bowels. It has been the study and labor of the medical ,i chemical faculty for many years to com pound a pill which should possess some of the uses of calomel without its well-known baleful fleets. The honor of this discovery appears to Lave very naturally fallen upon the shoul ders of Dr. Schenck. 'i hat it will prove an imonsn boon to the human race is quite sure, since it is doing this every day. By iml v use of these pills which positively ..in ni.tJifriir that can injure the system iJ Lilt- O , i . y o At nf ttickness and many a doctor's bill migbt be saved. Once used as thousands m ootifwno other pill will ever be touched, nrettv certainly never taken. They -iJ RWBeten. vivify the oreans lust nauied, a thna nrenare the certain way for health and strength. Further, it may be said that , n! wnuse he is eu.ua! to the emorgency. lie has a plan which embrace s the foundation and philosophy of disease, which is all im Disease once stricken at the toot, .. alli(Tfmoe. courage and persistency, is almost sure to be destroyed. Played and ...,r with, it is sure to increase and strenethen. Dr. Schenck pursues the former course; other physicians, for the most part, thfl latter course. The result can be easily ! f S and, what is .better, is daily de ffijE DAILY EVEKlNGr TELEGRAPH. PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, CITY INTELLIGENCE. ; FOB ADDITIONAL LOCAL ITEMS 8BI ISISS FAQ,? CONTINUAKCB OF TUB EqDWOCTIAL STOIIM ThB lUVKK KKONT HlJSPRNHION OK ilUSIN MM. storm which for several days past has boou rnglng all along our coast Is reported as hitherto entirely unprecedented In its charac ter. The oldest captains remember nothing like It. Of course it has created a temporary suspension of business among shippers, for no one cares to entriiHt his goods to the mercies of a northeaster, full of hall, snow, sleet, and rain, of many days' continuance. Very few vessels, and only those at covered wharves, are receiving goods, and these are of a character not like) v to he injured by the elements. Tho sailing of steamers is necessarily sus pended. The Wyoming, Savannah, On., still lies at her wharf, and will not move until tho storm abates, Tho I'lonoer has not yet left Hampton Roads, Whence she put in to coal and for refuse. .The Star of the V'nlon, New Orleans via navaua, will commence discharging her cargo on Monday, and eome down from Arch street to the Company's wharf on Tuesday. Her sail Ingdnyhas been changed to the :)t,h inst., in order to ellY'ct regular sailing days witli tho Juniata. The sun has made several very strong attempts to pierce the heavy elouds, but rain and wind are hi 111 in tho ascendant. TUe wind is still northeast. Mkssrs. Thomas k Sons' Valuable Rbal Estate Salk Nkxt Tuksday. This well known and enterprising firm offer at public vendue, next Tuesday, by order of tho Orphans' Court, executors, and others, a great variety of valuable property. It lias been the object of tho firm, since its publlcsuleshavecommcnced, to Becuro for competition the best properties to be had; thus allowing thoio who so wished, tho opportunity of attaining u desirable estate. Their enterprise in this department of business has given always complete satisfaction to both owners and purchasers; so we infer from the amount and variety of property placed under their charge, and the very largo attendance of purchasers at each and every sule. Their sale for next Tuesday, the 20 th Instant, will be one of the luigest of tho season ; and as it includes.very desirable real estate, we doubt not but that it will excite brisk com petition. The catalogue sets down for sale at publio vendue, on that day.an elegant country seat at the southeast corner of Claplor street and McKean aveuue, contaiulng a mansion of modern build, stable, etc., and grounds taste fully laid out. A large and valuable three-story Brown stone residence, No. 278 8. Third street; handsome stone cottages, frame buildings, farms, desira ble building lots, mill property, business stands, etc.. too numerous to mention iu this short notice. We would say, too, that stocks, profitable to all who hold them, are offered by order of ad mi n is tra tors, etc As Important Arrest. About 2 o'clock this morning, ns Officer ltenard was walking his beat, in T welfth street, near Mount Vernon, he saw a couplo of men coming out of an alloy Just above tireen slret. lie immediately sig nalled for help, and Officer Miller coming to ills assistance, both of the suspicious-looking cus tomers were arrested. They gave the names of George and James Smith, uud It is supposed are both professional thieves. In their posses sion was found a complete assortment of bur glars' tools, a brace and bit, chisels, skeleton keys, pair of nippers, dark lantern, etc. One of them had a revolver. They were held for a hearing before Alderman lieitler, at the Central Station, this afternoon. They are believed to have been concerned in soveral robberies and burglaries that have taken place in that neigh borhood, They lived at Beach and Coates streets. A Good Chakce for Isvkstiso. Notwith standing tho fact that the prices of most all the necessaries of life have gone up to famine rates, there are somo particular branches of business that are compelled to sell at almost corres pondingly low rates. We were forcibly re minded of this fact in passing the store of Messrs. Kvaus A Phipps, at the northwest cor ner of Tenth and Arch streets. The low figures marking their new styles of goods was proof that, in dry itoods at least, there is a downfall of prices. They are selling the most elegant chintzes, cambrics, nainsooks, Marseilles, and delaines, and all descriptions of dress goods; all shades of percales, and towelling of all de scriptions, from the finest Blrdeye to the heavy Russia crash. We advise all our friends to give them a call. Alcmsi Association. This time-honored Association bold their Tenth Annual meeting at Mullen's Hotel, northeast corner or iNintii and Shlppeu streets, this evening, when the "irood thlnirs" of this life will be vigorously dlscusseu. ina iouowing are vue uuiooh elected for this year: 1'resldent, Alderman William MoMuilen; Vice-President, John tieam; Secretary, William Hammel; Corresponding Secretary, l-;ugone Anern (rairica: cionore;; Treasurer, Francis McKeon; Librarian, All- fours Anderson, isq. Attempt to Pick a Man's Pocket. Last night, while three men were together in u tavern at -igiun ana uepoi streets, a oy- stander saw two or them try to rob the third party. A police officer was sent for, and the two would-be pickpockets were arrested. The Intended vicuni, a man oy tne name oi Keen, residing in West Philadelphia, said that he had gone luto the place and met the other two, who were apparently very friendly. The two were taken before Alderman Massoy, and at the hearinggave the names ofjohn Hart and David Bcolt. They were held in 81200 bail each to answer. A Curious Cask. At an early hour this morning, a man, wno uia not give uis name, was before Alderman Beitler on a charge of breach of tho peace. It appears that wniie paying a visit io a pince w aiuui and Water streets, he had been robbed by one of the inmates, lie went there last night, and, after making several loud boasts of what ho was going to do, he drew a pistol and threatened to shoot Homonouy. ine viuonuau ueiu wiu redoubtable hero In $a00 bail to answer. Firb-Proof lioiicED. Some thieves entered the establishment of Mr. Ulbbard U. uni, watchcase maker, In the fifth story of the build ing at the southeast corner oi dock ana wal nut streets, between midnight and morning. last night, ann rouueu tne saie oi a iiuhuuijt m walehciises. They obtulued entrance through the rear building, Poring a lioie aoout an men i nd a hulf In diameter through tne ironi oi me fuoiidlnsertlng acrowoar, nurst n open. Stealing Hed-Clothisg. Sarah Gibson was rested at Sixth a-ud Lorn bard streets yesterday .'lernoon. on a charge of larceny. It appears that Harah lived lu the house, and havlug no lire, and having no mortey, she went into tho room of the woman who kept the house and took some bed-clothlug. t ot mis sne was ar rested and taken before Alderniau Uutler, who held her in SoOO ball to answer tne cuarge oi iui- Stealing Carriage Cushions. Yesterday morning, John Vandervere baa a neanng before Alderman Allen, on a charge of larcouy. Ti. w a fiHk.-tpd Unit he bad stolen tne cushions from a carriage that was standing in ironi oi the Washington House, In West Philadelphia. After hearing the witnesses in the case, the Alderniau he d Vandervere in wu nan to answer. Southern Relief Fund. The amount of subscriptions received by Mr. Aertson, the Treasurer or tne lunu, up to i o ciock io-ua.v, was iuuoo. This la exclusive of aoout S Jow or $3000 KUbHcrlted eutsldo, and is yet to be paid in. Mr. Cleveland's Critical Reading from 'Mrs. Browning's Poems." deferred from hist Saturday on account of the weather, will be given to night at the usual place and hour. W Ater-Pkoo f Shirt Fronts. Man u factory. Ho. i isouin l niru street, second story. Water-Proof Bhikt Fronts. Manufactory. jo. M oouin i nirq street, second story. PHBSERVF.D Oahi.-Simon Col ton fe Clarke, 8. W. comer llroud uud Walnut. Phtladel phla, have constantly on hand all manner of preserved game, prepared on the Wesleru nruni'B, i utui lurpuiiaiini inatoiaiur iui norted English came. Pairs of KiiiHish hare. quail, partridge, grouse, venison, etc. etc. They have game broiled and roasted In every con ceivable manner, witu all the necessary essen tials, in me niinpe oi conuiments, to maiou. Turkey, pheasant, cspon, eto. etc., gamed in popllotte. Tiiey aiuo nold for tale sweet breads, for evening parlies, luncheon, travel ling, and all other things whereby to fully stock the commissary department of the house. Watfr-.Troof Shirt Fronts. Manufactory, No. ii Houti1! TMrrt trot. nfnnd story. Watfr.Piu'ofwhikt Fronts. Manufactory, No. 41 South 1 'htrd Mxept., upeonrt story. Watkr-Proop kiiikt Fronts. Manufactory, No. 41 South Tblr, ' wtreot.. unoond story. Watf.ii-Phook Hh iut Fronts. Manufactory, No. 41 South Third n.'reet, second story. IIkavy Blowing o. tiik Coast. Advices from Washington up tt' date give account of some heavy blowing in that quarter. The steam ram "Ben Butler" was nearly blown ashore, and had it not been Kor tl,e timely as slstnnce ofthe tug "Thad.stcvon.V the ' Butler'' would have been considerably KMnnKcd T1,a old wreck "Bingham," that is 'now Jy"K a ft treacherous shoal, ought to be remo vod. The lighter "Colfax" has gone to the assist '"ice of somo of the stranded craft, and it is cxy,ectpu Ihey will be got off. The "Fernando Wood," of New York, put to sea, having on board the mil lion dollars Intended for the poor Southerners. The "Veto" rldos at anchor in tho harbor. Tho Captain himself is being refitted with an entire new suit of "rigging" from Charles Stokes A Co.'b llrst-class clothing house, under tho Con tinental, Philadelphia. No tidings of thfl "Equal Suffrage." Water-Proof Shirt Fronts. Manufactory, No. 41 South Third street, second story. Watkr-Proof Shirt Fronts. Manufactory, No. 41 South Third street, second story. f Wtiitk Shirts Sitpf-hsedki). Water-Proof Shirt Fronts. Look better than linen, never rumple, and when soiled can be quickly re stored by a little soap and water. For sale at the furnishing stores. S Watf.r-Proof Shirt Fronts. Manufactory, No. 44 South Third street, second story. Water-Proof Shirt Fronts. Manufactory, No. 41 South Third street, secondstory. ISP HON. SCHUYLER COLFAX WILL DELIVElt HIS LECTUHK, "ACROSS THE CONTINENT," ON THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 28, AT NATIONAL HALL, MARKET STREET, For the benefit of the fund to erect a monument to the SolilWr from this clly who fell In the lute war. A limited number of tickets ;wlll be sold at ASH fcAD'S, No. 724 CTIKSNUT, and at the Hull on tho evening of the lerlure. Tlrkets. Fifty cents. S 23 "t TAON'T LOCK THE STABLE DOOR AFfEK JL tne horse Is stolen, but gotarour Locks and Holts uefoiehand from THL'MAIs & BHAW. No. &A5 (Eight Thirty-five) Market St below Ninth. "T7"IRK SHAD AND MEAT BROILERS, AND VV a lair variety cl oilier rooking Hnrdwaro, for talu by TRUMAN & KUAW. No. H5 (Eight Thirty-five) Market St.. below Ninth, TT'OU BLACKING YOUR BOOTS WE HAVE JD extra-finished Walnut buq drained Cases, conve nient lor olucea. elntinuuiH, or aweiiums, us wikhi not In use they answer for a seat, anil are ot HulUcieiit cai tiuttdty to contain your surplus boots and shoes. TKUMAN fc 811AW. No. a-IS (Eight Tblrty-tlve) Market St.. below Ninth. OW A R B U B T O N, FASHIONABLE HATTER, No. CUES NUT Street, 915 Next door to Post OlUce. FRUIT TREES, OP EVERY" SIZE AND Description, at BUIST'S NUItSKRY, SIXTY SEVENTH Street anil DAUBY Koud. 3 2.1 at iSS ORNAMENTAL TREES, ALL VARIE 11. Tl KS. at JIUIST'S NUIWKKY, S1XTY jMvV NTH Street and DARBY Koad. 3 fcl 31 SUGAR MAPLES. "GENUINE," at BUIST'S NUKHUBY. BIXT Y-SEVKNTJI street anil DARBY Koad. II 2 at DEAFNESS. EVERY INSTRUMENT THAT science and xklll have Invented to aH.iist the hearing In every deiaee oi deufuera; also. Respirators; also, Crundull's Patent Crutches, superior to any others in use, at P. MADEIRA'S, No. 118 TENTH Street. below Chesniu. 2BSp KOOGEttS' AND WOsTENIIOLM'S POCKET KNIVES. Pearl uud Stag Haudleo, of beuutltul liniKh. KODGERS' and WADE & BUTCHER'S RAZORS, and the celebrated LECOUX.TKK KAiSOK. SCISSORS of the liuest quality. Razors, Knives, Scissors, and Table Cutlery Ground and Polished at P. MADEIRA'S, No. US TENTH Street, below Chesnnt. 2 S &ij JHE ZOETROPt, OR WHEEL OF LIFE. A new and Interesting Instrument for the amuse ment of the family circle, fur sate by JAJtLS W. QUEEN A CO., 8 20 4tr No, 024 CHESNUT Street. A T E N T WIRE WORK FOR BAILINGS, STORE FRONTS, GUARDS. PARTITIONS, ETC COAL SCREENS, FOURDRIN1ER WIRES, ETC. Manufactured by M. WALKER A SOXS, 827 em No. 11 N. SIXTH Street, NEW YORK DYEING AND PRINTING ES TABLISHMENT, Works on Staten Island. Ollice lu Phlladelphia.No. 40 North EIGHTH street, West side. ... This Company, now In the forty-eighth year of lb! existence, is prepared to DYE, CLEANSE, and xINlwn, 1" an unequaueu manual, nit kiiiu. vm ladles' and gentlemen's Garments aud Piece Gooils. Ladles 'Dresses ana velvet manuiiiui, wnuuumia, Pants, etc., cleansed, without affecting the sluipe or color. nnazmrp INDIA RUBBER MACHINE UEL1TNU STEAM PACKING HOSE, ETC. F.iiKineers and dealers will lind a full assortment of G(K)DY EAR'S PATENT VI LC.VN1ZE1) RUBBER BELTING, PACKING, JiUSE, lc, at U18 Aiauuiao Hirer's Headquarters, GOOD i jua no, No. 308 CHESNUT Street, South side. N. B. We have a new and cheap article of GAR DEN and PAVEMENT HOSE very cheap, to which the attention ot the nubile is called. 1 2 3 in KMiMiMSIil81tl;a FOR MOTHS. Use it oarly, and you save by kllliug b warms now la embryo. Sold by every Drugget. It HARRIS & CHAPMAN, Hosfon. HOPE'S MALT EXTRACT, BEVERAGE OF HEALTH. I Lettei (im W. 11. iK'nrm,l- Esq.. No. 238 West Fifty-second rtV . "New Youk, Feb. 2s, !Si7. XT 'io 1. Hokk, Esu.: I liuve found .vo ir Malt Extract the best antagonist ukuiiim uouuies oi me stoinuuli, Itsmititt Kiipt.Tiority over all ton Irs and appetl.ers that we have used is certain, aud I cannot bntwixh iimr nr wbulesbine beverage may come into universal u-ie as it merits the preference over all spirituous tomes oi ilia "sold bv all DruKtl.sls. Wholesale Aumu vVa!?! t f'A r'H'-J4, Drug Broker and Commission Mercbant, HontbeHM Corner ot CHESNUT and FRONT NtrmHS. pURNITURc REDUCED! Ol'K PBICKS HAVE liEEK REDUCED To the extent admitted of In the late reduction of material. At the name time we have not lout Bight ofthe fact that DURABILITY AUD BEAUTY OF FINISH Are requisite In maintaining our reputation for FIRST-CLASS WORK. We Invite an inspection of our STOCK by all desiring to purchase. 3 W stuthlm5p RICHMOND & FOREPAUCII, MO. 49 SOVTII NEt'OMD STREET. THIRD EDITION FROM EUROPE. ARRIVAL OF THE AUSTRALASIAN. JSF.woitK, March 23,-The steamship Aus trnllannas arrived up. Khe brings Liverpool iic.';? or lUe 0lh aud Quccnstowu of the 10th 1 il r t 11 II I ?JleKen,fl.n !nvemenl was dying out. wm-iever the Fenians appeured they wore promptly purHtied by the troops ana constabu lary, mid at onco dispersed. The London Timm urtres the arrest of every Henii.Ainerican who may be found spreading treason among Mie peoplo. The remains of Artemns Warrf warn in ho placed tcmjKiarily iu tho Kensal Green Come tery, whence, in accordance, with iiia ipir they wero to he convoyed to America, lie was quite Insensible for nine dnys before ho died, lie leaves the hulk of his property to his mother, and showed his love for children by bequeath ing an extraordinary number of inunnins to ner. sons of louderjupe. 'I lie property bequeathed to-his mother is, at her death, to revert in trust to Horace Orooley, to be applied for the foundation of an asylum for ned and infirm printers. The Cork Kramxner of March 9 savn t.h in. surrectjon which had seemed to bo suppressed ii ii me i in, nuu uemiu Htui'i to awmme a serious aspect iu Limerick and Tlpporary, and thero were neveral thousand Fenians in the Oaltees Mountains, but they had no means of carrying on an otiiiuslve war, nor could they hold, their ground airainst an attack. These men have been drawn from thoir homes, and wheu collected togethor found no provision made to supply them with even the rudest weapons. Finding they had been drawn into extreme peril, without there being a possi bility of their serving tho cause, numbers of them hud returned to their homes. This is the ense also with those assembled iu the Tlpporary Mountains. Much panic prevails, but It is un reasonable and unfounded. The entire north and west of Ireland remains tranquil. TKE GREAT FIRE IN NEW YORK Allitioiinl l?sixti;iiln.iH. Abatement of the Flames. THIHD DESl'ATCII. Colonel T. A llston Brown, editor of tho New York C'li)Hr,eua us the following despatch: Nkw Youk. March 'JJ. To the l.'ditor of The Evening Tvlegruph : The Winter Garden Thea tre was destroyed by fire T his morning. The tlumes were first observed about 0 o'clock, by an attache ot tl e establishment. The theatre was originally called the Metro politan, and was built upon the slteof old Trio- ler Hall by Mr. Simon Lafarjo in 1S"1. It was openeu nrsi in heptenioer ot that year by Mr. Henry Wlllard. Mr. J. H. Hacketl was iessee in 18i3, followed by Miss Laura Keene. W. K. llurlon became lessee and manaser in l&itl. Houcicault took It in September. 18o9. and opened the house as the Winter Garden. F.dwin Forrest iiooth, John Sleeper Clarke, and William Stuart have been joint lessees of the Winter Garden for the past three seasons. It was one of the best arranged theatres in the country, and bad seats for fifteen hundred persons. The Kxcltement Some of the Losses The Theatre av Mass of Itulns, Ktc. SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THB XVBNIHQ TBI.EOBAPH. New Yokk, March 23. The Winter Garden Theatre took fire this morning, at about half- past b o clock, in one oi tne dressing-rooms. When the tire was discovered a few nails of water would have been sufficient to extinguish it, but no water being at hand, the flames spread with fearful rapidity, and iu a short time the stage and auditorium were wrapped in sheets ol tire. The alarm was immediately given, and the paid lire department turned out in full force, nut were unauio to buve this popular place of resort. ine names mane rapia neaoway, and in an hour's time the Winter Garden was a mass of ruins. The Southern Hotel, in which the thea tre was situated, took tire, and soon the smoke and Hamea burst from the upper wiudows on the llroadway front. Many of the guests of the Southern Hotel were at breakfast when the aiurra was given. uuu xome nan naraiy leit tnolr beds. A scene of wild excitement ensued as they rushed to their rooms to secureliheir valuable?, aud then sought the open air. Air. tLuwiu uootn lost all his splendid theatri cal wardrobe. Tuttle & Miller, dealers in furnishing goods, have had much of their stock damaged by water, althouuh a large portion of their goods were supposed to h safely covered. The upper story of the Soutneru Hotel has been burned. The rest of the house Is full of water. The loss on furniture, etc.. is very heavy. George B. Sharp's tailoring establishment is damaged by water to a great extent. Mr. Simmons, optician, has also suffered by water and heut, , FIFTH DESPATCH. 12 M. The Theatre is now a mass of ruins. The tire-cracked walls have fallen In, and the utmost efforts of the Are companies are being exerted to prevent the further spread of tho devouring element. European Markets this Evening. J; the Atlantic Cable. Liverpool, March 232 o'clock P. M. Des patches received from London show that the markets for American securities are quiet aud steady and the quotations unchanged. The Breadstuff Market hero is dull, and Corn has declined 3d., being now quoted at U, London, March 2S Evening. Consols, 01 United Slates 5-20s Illinois Central, 7SU ! Erie H. it.. Livkbi'hol, March 23 Evening. Cotton closed quiet at 13 jfa13!-.;d. for middling upl md. Sales to-day Mil) bales; Breadstuff quiet ; Corn Is quoted at 41s.; Provisions inuctive; Pork rirm Lard f0s. 6d.; Spirits of Turpentine is quotod at 37s. 3d.; Common Itoslu.D. 61.; Calcutta Lin seed, Cls.; Cloverseed, 65s.; Iron, 61s. kl. for Scotch Pig. From Delaware. Wilminoton, Del., March 23. The recent heavy rains Iikvb done much damage to one track of the pi-luwnre Kiiilroud. hnntll briilirus and embankments were WHHlied away at uiiiut polula, jriuclully bulow Dover. A lurge force of men ars at work, and the tr tlns run this evening b lar beul'ord, itud lo-inorrow tho whole roncl will be open. The Delaware Legislature adjourned list eveuiiiR Auiontst the Important legation haa been the tilli equalizing punishments forcrluia rouurdlini or color the rejection nitbe Constitutional amendment au.i tl.u Amendatory (School law. There Is a strong fHB. ing auiongol the Itupunliciusin this luto In f .vor uf liupurilul HuITriigii. and u inovnuimi is ttriuut to lie In augurated lu luvor of it. Tim Jinilu Vom nereia1 of tins city publishes an article to-duy stronirly urKhnr tlie gut ofthe ballot to the coloreu clliz.na of Dela ware. . From ltoston. Boston, March 23. William II. Lane, for merly doing busineHsasabrokerouSUtestreet is under atrest for ootalnlng from Joslah Gooding on a fornol draft, purporting to be signed by 8. G. Ward, of New Y'ork, for 700. Gooding took the draft as collateral. A young man, named William II. Hall, was arrested yesterday tor attempting to puas counterfeit five-dollar bills on the People's National Bank of Jackson, Michigan. KailroaU Accident. Woodstock, C. W March 23 Th? night ex press train eoinor west ran into a fivischt truin near this tlace this morning. Mr. Rogers, the mall agent, was killed, and Mr. Farnll, conduc tor, was seriously scalded. Mr. Gel man, ex press messenger, slightly hurt. The express and baggage car took tire, and everything in bide ot them was burned. The express safe Is supposed to have contained $tiu,000. "--M-a--1 p Ship News. Nkw York, March 23. Arrived, steamships Kiln. Liverpool; South America, Klo Janeiro. The Ocean Queen, for Aspinwall, still remain lu the harbor, dutalued by the storm. MiJU3ti23, 18G7. MR. PEABODY'S BANQUET. UranA D!nBep Olren by Mr. George Pea body to teaeral and Mrs. Grant and the Trustee.' ' t1 Southern Kduea llonal FBd-i,PMchM Messra. Pea body and WIthlP Eto A very interesting even. to,ok pl?,oe J1 1,10 Fifth Avenue Hoteflns? eVmJn:v?, ."viral Peanody, who has been in tho pu,t 'VJ. "f days, attending the meeting of tli.t 'i. UH,1 r?,"r the fund so generously endowed by htm .'or l"9 fducfttlon of the children of the; Souf.i, te- " dered to General and Mrs. Grant and the Trus tees of his noble charity a banquet, which was attended by a largo number of distinguished individuals from various parts of the country. God s last and best gift to man. "lovely woman." was not neglected on the occasion, and about two-tiitha ofthe gue.sts were ladles. The nflalr partook something of a national character In Its Inception, although It was slrlctly private in its arrangement. Our greatest general, our most distinguished admi ral, and several very eminent m n in privato life, weio thus honored bv the most distin guished and active philanthropist of modern times. In order to give the occasion the eclal to which It was entitled, the entire resources of one of the most magnificent hotels on this con tinent were pressed into service, and renudrod it a perlect success. Ono ofthe spacious dining rooms of tho hotel was allotted to Mr. Poabody and his guests. the TAni,R, however, had a smack of royalty about Ii never before seen In this country. Two tables wero spread lengthwise of the hall, and these were united at tho upper end by a third, leaving an open space in the centre lor the guests, and the servants who were to wait upon them. Mr. Peabody occupied the coutre of tho north table, with Admiral Karragut on his left and Mrs. General Grant on his rlt?ht. General Grant, Mrs. P'arragut, and ltobert C. Wlntbrop were the fit-a vis of Mr. Peabody, Admiral Purragut, und Mrs. General Grant. Mr. Peabody personally nttended to the ar ranging of the places for the guests, and the comfort of all was amply secured. Tho tablj was richly ornamented by a service of silver procured expressly for the occuslon from the American branch of the Imperial manufactory of Charles Crlstoflo fc Co., of Paris. This mag nificent service of silver uud gold consisted of fifty pieces ol exquisite designs and elaborate workmanship. .Several of them were copies of those iused by the Emperor of tho French on (State occasions. The centre-piece was an abnn tluncc. three lectin height, skilfully and Inge niously wrought with Cupids, allegorical of commerce and agriculture. Another represented a fishing scene, of an emblematic characier In another was de pleted the three graces sustaining a cnrbeUle of flowers. Upon the tables there were ten can dlestick.! of solid silver, and of various designs, artistically finished. Upon one of the tables was a service of gold, consisting of ten pieces, massive, and beautifully wrought. It Is doubt ful if a more splendid uud costly service of plate was ever before placed uuon a table in this country. The pieces were of the Louis X V aud Louis XVI styles, and wero but recently imported by tho house which furnished them to l he hotel. The gorgeous decorations of the table wero lu perlect keeping with the costly viands and wines which had boon prepared to gratify the palate. When the llght wero in full blaze tho scene was indescribably beautiful. The toilets of the ladies, brilliant with gems, reflected back the beauties of glittering silver and gold, and led one to dream fora moment of the glories of fairyland. The officers of the army and navy appeared in full uniform, and, taken alto gether, the wholo affair was in the highest de gree imposing. The viands prepared for the occasion were unsurpassed. THE GUKST.S. The following guests had seats allotted to them at the several tables: At tho table occu lted bv Mr. Peabody were seated Miss Williams. Governor Graham, Mrs. Wetinore, General An derson, Miss Clifford, General Porter, Madame llotta. Mr. Jennings, London Times corres pondent; Mr. Krooks, Mrs. Astor. Mrs. Hancroft, Governor Clifford, Mrs. Plerpout, Mr Evarts, .Mrs. Jtiergu. insnop raci i value, Aitrairal lar ragut. Mrs. General Grant. Beats at the table which crossed the head of 'the ball were assigned to Governor Aiken, of South Carolina, Mrs. lirooks. Governor Kisli, Mrs. Evarts, Judge Hoosevelt, Mrs. Macgregor, and General Putterfleld. At the south table were seated General Grant, Miss Wood, Mr. Stewart. Miss Ui ve.s, Mr. Astor, Mrs. Fish. Mr. Wluthrot). Mrs. Farranut. Mr. Hives, Mrs. Koosevelt, Mr. Bancroft, Mrs. Stew art. Mr. vvelmore, Airs, f o-bes, .Miss Mcll value, judge nerrepont, airs, j .n.iny, ur. sours, il. J, Knymond, Mrs. Anders. iu, Mr. Weed. Covers wore laid for seventy-three pcrsous. THE 8PKECHES. After full justice had been done the sumptu ous dinner und the cloth was removed, toasts and speeches were the order of the evuniug, SPKKCH OF Mil. WIN TH HOP. Mr. Robert C. Wlnthrop made tho opening speech. lie said: Mr. I'eabody, Ladles and Gentlemen I trust I shall be pardoned for claiming your uttentlon lor a single moment. The hour is at hand when this distinguished comimuy Is to separate, ami when the brilliant im. slop which we have so much enjoyed will exist only in those gratelul remembrances of the past which can never be effaced from our hearm. It Is. I am aware, and was intended to be, a purely social occa sion, where anything of formal speechmaklu would be quite out of phtce. Hut. as the Chair man of the Hoard of Trustees, to whom, in company with our Illustrious associate. Uone ral Grunt, this banquet his been given, a duty has been Imposed on me which 1 must not omit to discharge. I hold In my bund a brut! aerlos of resolu tions which were unanimously adopted by the Trus tees of the Peabody Kducat i.ui Fund at the close or their proceedlunsa tew horns ago. They were moved by the lion. William Al'cen, of ."-outh Carolina, seconded by the lion. William A. tirahaiu. or Nona Carolina, aud. alter eloquent aud impressive remarks by Ulshop Mclivaine, ot Ohio, and by the Hon. Wil liam C Klvea, of Virginia, every member of the Hoard rose in his place m attestation of their adoption: Jiisolvtd, That we tender M our distinguished and noble friend, Mr, Peabody, our thanks for his munifi cent hospitality to us dunni.- our sittings, while organ izing our board, both in Washington and New York. Jirsotvui. That we consider our appolniu ents as trustees of this grand charity as a very blurb honor, and one which we acknowluili; most cordially. Hnulvrd, That our trluil'l heiug about to leave h!s native land for Kngland, we hope that a kind Provi dence will take htm under His guidance and protec tion, and return him once more to un. We trust he will then be able to see the trails of the work of his great charity and remarkabai wisdom. Jit soivtd. That the chairman communicate the fore going resolutions to Mr. i'euoudy ui.er the bamiuut of this evening. MB. VKABODY's BK1M.Y, Mr. Peabody rose aud sain: Ladies and Gentlemen I leel most deeply grateful to the trustees lor the very kind i hs . lotions they have presented me, to Mr. Wimlirop tor tbecnmpiiinptitary manner In which he has nropused my health, and to you all I give my warmest ilianks tor the enthu siastic reception you have pi vi-n to my name. 1 have at limes been puiced In very honorable positions, but in no Instance did 1 ever leel more highly honored than i mis time by the pre aence around me, not only ol the highest oftloersof our army and navy deservedly rmiovvned lu both hemispheres but by some ol' tlie inol renowned men of our nation, both North aud .outti, whose happy union and pleasant lntercu.irse. I trust, it an ouiea ol the brixhler day which I nope is noon to dit n upou our beloved couiurv, (Applause.) I can not refrain from expres-liib' my satisfaction at the harmonious action or the gentlemen who have done we the honor to act an my trustees, and at the happv auspices undr which they have com menced their labors, which tbey have creat conil dence will be crowned wan success. A ltliuugu I teol that this occasion should not bn oue of making speeches, one or two sentiments, before we leave the table, 1 will give: "Our country, our whole country, its Chief Magistrate, its Congress, lis army and navy, and the commanders of tham both, who are with us here this evening, others had prospered, lie ave as a concluding toast, 'The country In which I "1VB '"iig lived and pros peridand us honored and beloved Ojieen." In conclusion, it Is proper to add that the ban ouet nroved a ruling finale to l he very Interest ing meetings which nave been held this week bv the trustees ofthe fund setapart by Mr. Pea bodv for educational purposes at the South. if. i'. .pci'g?' f to-di' Shipment of Specie. New York, Maroh 23. The outward bound steamors to-day take the following amounta of City of Boston, for Liverpool $U.O0 Villa de Paris, for Havre lo.ODd Total Sotf.OOO Knolihh Opkra SiNdEits. The two sisters, Clara aud Rosamuntla Doria, who have recently made so splendid a Buccess on the Italian opera stage, are English women. They lately ap peared at Genoa, in Donizetti's Maria Padilla, an the journals of that city describe their qualities as singers aud actresses iu terms of enthusiastic praise. Here the applause was j ,.... oumunwuu, and alter the band had played one or two national airs' Mr Peabody continued, expressing the hope that her'alajeoty yueen Victoria would lon llye to rule .tk.riinirv In which, under Providence, he and FOURTH EDITION FROM WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON. SFEOIAt DE3PA1CnE3 TO EVENING TELXQRAPH. Wa8tiinoton, March 23. Another Test Question la the Supremo Court-Power of Congrni Over tne LllglblUty or Members. A. II. Uarland. ex-mcmbor of the nnnfmlnrt. Port'.'Css, whom it will be recollected raised the question Pi constitutionality of the test oath ns applicable to .tttorneys bwfore the bar of tno Supreme Court, and was admitted to its btr nnaer it ueoision, iiiu srrieu in Tvanmugion. llniarmanf the Heuators elect from Arkansas. As it Is certain that any application he may make lof admission to the Henale will be ro- Jecti'd, It Is nnderstood lie intends carrying the matter beiore tne supreme court oi tne u nnea flutes. The Snrratt Trial. Purratt will not probably be tried bofewe tho next term ol the Criminal Court lu J une. Tho prisoner and his counsel are anxious for xpeedy trlnl, but for some uuassltcned reuNOt his case Is thus delayed. The Philadelphia Appointments. All altumuts at compromise between the radi cal Kcpublicuns and the Democrats, In refer ence to the Philadelphia appointments, havo thus far failed. Humors prevailed last night that Republicans would be nominated for Naval ooicerand Hurveyor. In consideration of which f ioodwln was to bo confirmed as Collector of tha Port; but they are believed to be unfounded, us the Democrats who have coutrol of the appoint ments Beem determined that none but men of their own party shall bo nominated, and tha Senate is equally determined to reject thorn. Dr. J. M. Kollock, of Philadelphia, will, it 1 thought, get the Consulship to Panama. The Mint. An effort Is now being made to withdraw Dr. Ldndorman (Democrut j, as Director of the Mint, aud substitute lion. James Pollock. (Republi can), but it is not likely to succeed. Hlght of Every Male to Vote. Benntor Wilson has introduced a bill decla ring that the fourteenth article of the amend ment to the Constitution having boen adopted. there shall be no denial anywhere of the elec tive franchise to any male citizen on account or color or race. The New Y'ork Appointment. Horace (Jreelev was at the White House to day, with .Mayor Hoffman, of New York, to see the President in regurd to New York appoint ments. Personal. Tho Itebel General Dick Taylor also had an interview with the President this morning. Mr. Myers Patent Office Bill. The House has just passed the bill introduced by Mr. Myers, reorganizing the Patent Oillce. and increasing the clerical force. rttOCEEDDffiS OF CONGRESS. senate). Wasiii!(iton. March 2:i. Mr. Dixon (Conn.) cor rected the report of his remarks In the debate of yea teiday, in which he is represented as saying that the appointing power vested;in the Chief Justice under the liankriipl bill Is lu'lnu used tor political purposes. He lnusi bave been misunderstood, fur hecerlainly never fald any such thing. Mr. Harlan ( Iowa), from the Committee ou the Dis trict of Columbia, reported the joint resolution direct ting the Commissioner ot Kducallon to cause lobe renlstvred all childreu in the schools of the District of Coiumbla belweeualx and elghteeu years of age, the number of blind children, toe number of deaf and. dumb, the numher of schools and school teachers, and to report to the next Cointress. Passed. Mr. Chandler (Mich.) moved that the Senate take up the bill declaratory of the law with regard to tho sale ot ships to lriendly belligerents. It authorl7.es the sale of vessels, wholly or lu part prepared for war, to any ton-Inn Government at peace with the United States, provided the transaction Is purely commercial, with no intent on the part of the seller to participate In any belligerent act, and that the vessel or steamer while In transitu Ih In no respect exempted from tho law ot contraband. Altera debate bv Mossrs. Johnson, Conness. Sum ner, and Morrill, the Senate refused lo take up the bill. House of Representative. The Journal of yesterday bavin been read, Mr. Schenck in the chair as Speaker pro tern.. Mr. Myers (Pa.) asked leave lo introduce a bill to Increase the force of the Patent Oillce. Mr. Koss objected. Mr. Myers moved to suspend the rules. The rules were suspended, and the bill was Introduced. It authorizes the Commissioner of Patents to appoint, from time to lime, such additional number of princi pal Kxaminerg and First and second Assistant Kxa niiuers as may be required to transact the current business of tho ofliee with despatch, not lo exceed four additional of each class: also a Solicitor of the Patent Ofllce, with a salary of ;ii0. and fixing tba salaries of the First Assistant Examiners and Dis bursing Clerk at f.'iXM), and of the Librarian (who also acts as translator) at $'jdo. Messrs. Myers, Upson, and Chanter briefly ex plained and advocated the bill, and Messrs. floss and Baldwin opposed it, on the ground that the proposed legislation was hasty and unconsidered wtillo the Standing Committees were unorganized. The previous question was seconded, aud the bill passed. The House then proceeded to the business on the Speaker's table, and disposed thereof as follows- The tseuate amendment to the House joint resolu tion providing for the Importation, duty free of works ol art imported for presentation to the Govern ment, or lo the stale Governments or municipal cor porations. r The amendments are In the shape of additional sec tions, admitting duty free steam agricultural inac-hlin-r.v imported during the current fiscal year or that may be iinporud during the current fiscal year, or that tuny be imported to the 0th of June, lgtiK, as n.odels or for experimentation, and authorizing tha Secretary ol the Treasury to discontinue the employ ment ol p ersous under the act for the collection at direct tuxes in the insurrectionary Slates and de volve their duties on the otlicersnr Internal Revenue Mr. Stevens (l'a.) and Mr. Kcofield opposed tha amendment as lo steam agricultural machinery, and Mr, Allison supported It. " Mr. Stevens moved to restrict the amendment to steam plounhs. Adopted. M Mr. Jirooks moved to correct the bad English ofthe sociiou by striking out the word "experimentation there being no such word and substituting the words "experimental purposes " Adopted. wua The Senate umendmenta, as amended, were con cureed lu. ' THE TWELFTH VETO. Reading the Message This Afternoon. Washington, March 232-15 P, M. The Pre sident's Veto Message ou the Supplementary Reconstruction bill is now being read in the House. SFX'OND DESPATCH. Character of the Message. Washington, March 23. The Veto Message was read In the House at quarter before 2 P. M Among the listeners lo Its reading Is Hon Horace Greeley. It covers thirty-two pages of manuscrln. It is a strulglit-out veto; and in addition to the general objections In his former message, It contains speciflo objections against the provisions of the supplemental bill, hy tiik associatku PKK.HS.J The President's Veto of the Supplemen tary Kticoustructlon 11111. Wakhjnoton. March 23. The following is a svnopsls ofthe Veto Messngf of ihe Pretldeut, read lu the House to-day; He objects Kent-rally to the pro visions of the bill, aud especially to those relating to tlie registry, no persons being permitted to vole whose name.vare not recorded. As the preliminaries to hold ing conventions are under martial law, and con ducted by the commanding oflluers, there is no appeal from the registry. Those In control of It may so act, as to prevent tho election of such delegates as may faithfully represent tne wishes aud sentiment of the stale lu tlie conven tions to be called to frame new conaUluuons No consideration could Induce him to give his aonrovat to such an election law. r' v"u He speaks of the Reconstruction bill and this tun plementary one as establishing, under martial law military coercion, and as working political disfran chisement, aod refers to the remark of Daniel Waft ter against military government founded on for.-o and mock elections; aud takes occasion to reiti-Vl his views heretofore expressed in reiatlou to restirlt tlon. expre.-slng the hope that eventualljall the Static will be admitted to the enjoyment e their rlat? under the Cou.tltutlou. vueir right Passage of tho Suppiomautarv llecon. nnva UlUt Washington, Maroh 23. The House hn. passed the bill over the veto, by a vota of u yeas to 25 nays. " Latest Markets by Telegraph. NkwYohk, March 23. Cotton quiet at 3fbVn Flour advanced 54 10o.; sales at imf i?t&: Ktate SU0vl2-7u- Ohio, 11-7(XSHS75- West t !i-flor,iiH-7.v Konthrn .uii,Ti,i, A western advanced sales of uncha Mess Pork Itiyiio. corn unchanged I ' ifaa tuiiuiH'jui- Whai.fr U000 bushels at SP25. Oat Tf. "rj nged. Provisions oulut a., i a.,'.!?'"" at 128-e.u. wLnikVSur.t uev monstrated by Dr. SchencK.
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