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THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1860.
Musical ajsd dramatic !
Ttie city Amnsemente.
At tvb Walhut the drama of the Orange
Hrl and the feree of Up for th- BAUUty will be
performed tb.li evening.
Ob Monday next Mr. J. E. McDonortgh ffll1
appear In Bouclcault's drama of After Dark.
AT thb A Ron Daly's drama of A Flash of
Lightning will be given this evening.
AT TBI Th-Atrb Comiqub Miss Susan Gal
lon will appear In A Marriage by Lanterns for
the last time this evening. To-morrow Often
bach's operetta of '-66" will be performed for the
flrat time.
At tiib Amkricam r nnmber of talented
artists will appear In au Interesting variety
entertainment this evening.
Thb Mihskb DttBANO will give a grand vocal
concert at tbe Foyer of tbe Aoademy of Maslo
to-morrow evening. MIks Durang, Miss Fre
donla Dnrang, Miss Naomi Darang, Mr. George
Bishop, Mr. Gllcbrlst, and Mr. Dietrich will
appear. Tickets can bo obtained at the princi
pal re tin I c stores.
Thb Gicrmania Ohciikstra will give a pub
lic rehearsal at Horticultural Hall to morrow
afternoon at j o'clock
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
Corporation Klkctions. The following cor
porations hold tbelr annual eleollons lor oilicers
vn the days specified below:
Pine Grove und Lebanon It11rra1 Company,
Monday, January 11, 10 A. M.j No.2X S. Fourth
street.
Sbaraoktn and Treverton Railroad Company,
Monday, January 11, 10 A. M.; No. 227 B. Foui tu
"MahBDoy Valley Rallrond Company, Mon
day. January 11, 10 A. Al.; No. 227 b. FourtU
s( reel
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, Monday,
January 11, 12 M ; No. :1U3 Walnut slreot.
North reunsvlvsiil Kitilroad Company,
Monday, January 11, 12 M.; No. 407 Walnut
Street.
jSesquehoning Valley Railroad Company.
Mobday, January 11, 12 M.; No. 122 S. Bocoud
street.
Enterprise Rallrond Company, Monday,
J miliary 11, 11 A. M.; No. 407 Library street.
Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore
Railroad company, Monday, January 11, 1 P.
JM . in Wilmington, Del.
Philadelphia and Heading Rallrond Company,
Monday. January 11, 12 M.; No. 227 8. Fourth
street.
Torberry Creek Rallrosd Company, Monday,
January 11. 10 A. M.; No. 227 8. Fourth street.
Allentown ltaliroad Company, Monday,
January 11, 10 30 A. M ; No. IK7 8. Fourth street.
Llttie Schuylkill Navigation Railroad and
Ooal Company, Monday, January 11, 12 M.; No.
410 Walnnt street
Cbesnnt HIU Railroad Company, Monday,
January 11, 10 A. M at the Merchants' Ex
change. xhiia!elptala City Pasaenzer Railroad Com
pany, Monday, January 11, 12 M.; No. 23 fhila
tfelohla Exchange.
Second and Third Streets Pasenger Rallrnal
Company. Monday, January 11, 12 M ; No. 2453
Frank ford road.
Heelonvllle. Mantna and Falrmount Passen-
fer Railroad Company, Monday, January 11, 2
'. M.; No. 2562 Uallowhlll street.
Glrard College Passenger Railroad Company,
Monday, January 11, 12 M ; ojrner of Columbia
sd Ridge avenues
Green and Coates Streets Passenger Rail
road Company, Monday. January 11. 10 A. M ;
3 wentv-fourtb and Coates streets
Union Passenger Railroad Company, Monday,
January 11, 10 A. M ; Twenty-third and Brown
streets.
Frarkford and Routbwark Passenger Rail
road Company, Monday, January 11, 12 M.; No.
Stf Berks street.
Fame Inisnrance Company, Monday, January
11. 10 A. M.; No. 408 Chesnut street.
TnxnrBnce Com nan v of the State of Pennsyl
vania, Monday, January 11,10 A. M ; Nos. 4 and
6 Kxobange Building.
Union Mutual Insurance Company. Monday.
Jan. 11, 12 M.;N. 13. corner Third and Walnut
streets. n
Spring Garden Insurnnce Company, Monday,
January 11, 10 A.M.; N. V. corner Sixth ant)
Wnnil KtreetH.
Phiiadntnhla and Lannflster Turnpike Com
pany, Monday, J anuury 11, 12 M; No. 718 Uau-
sum street.
Seventh National Bank, Tuesday, January 12,
11 A. M.
Eighth National Bank, Tuesday, January 12,
II A. M.
Corn Exchange National Bank, Tuesday,
January 12, 10 A. M.
Third National Hank, Tuesday, January 12,
13 M.
National Bank of tbe Republlo, Tuesday,
January 12, 11 A. M.
First National Buk, Tuesday, January 12,
13 M.
Sixth National Bank, Tuesday, January 12,
11 A. M.
Philadelphia National Bank, Tuesday, Janu
n l'l. II A. M.
Commonwealth National Bank, Tuesday,
January 12, 10 A. M.
BoulhwarK. isauonai uau a., xuesuay, January
12.10 A.M.
Fonrth National Bank, Tuesday, January 12,
10 A.M.
Fanners' and Mechanics' National Bank,
'Wednesday, January 13, 11 A. M.
Commercial National Bank, Wednesday,
January 18, 11 A. M.
Glrard National Bank, Wednesday, January
13.12M.
National Bank of Northern Liberties, Wed
nesday. January IS, 10 A. M.
City National Bank, Wednesday, January
13.10 A.M. ... .
United Security Life Insurance and Trust
Company of Pennsylvania, Wednesday, Janu
ary 13, 11 A. M.; Fiftb and Cbesnnt streets.
Annual meeilDg ol tbe Contributors to tbe
House of Refuge, Wednesday, Juuary 13, 4
JP. M.; No. 109 N. Tenth street.
National Bank of Commerce, Thursday.
January 14, 10 A. M.
Moselem Railroad Company, Monday, Janu
ary 18, 2 P. M.; No. 227 Houtb Fourth street.
Oolebrookdale Railroad Company, Monday,
January It), 1 bO P. M ; No. 227 South Fourth
Street.
Bellefoate and Snowsboe Railroad Company,
Monday, January 18, 8 P. M.; at the office.
Summit Branch Railroad Company, Monday,
January 18, 8 P. M ; at the Continental Hotel.
Pennsylvania Company for lusuranoe on
Uvea and Granting Annuities, Monday,
January 18, 12 M,; No. 804 Walnut street.
Philadelphia and Gray's Ferry Passenger
Railroad Company, Tuesday, January lU, 12 M ;
Twenty-second street, below Spruce.
Locust Mountain Coal and Iron Company,
Monday, February 1, 12 M j No. 230 South Third
street,
"La Cotbrib Carnival" for 1809. If our
hallowed Institutions, "the Merry Christmas"
and "Happy New tear," have passed by and
appeared at all deflolent In their conven
tional charms, It must have been that the corn
ing annnal festival of Messrs. Abel and Rlsley
baa gradually dimmed their glories by a
count er-eharm, Inasmuch as all the varied
glories of auclent and modern publlo pastimes
are eclipsed ty "La Coterie Carnival." If the
greatest orchestras that ever dlsooursed elo
quent muslo, tbe brightest and most varied
costumes, tbe most dazzling lights, and the
most luxurious viands can prevent novelty,
then tbe present display will be super-superla-tlvely
grand. Tbe velocipede raoe will be alone
worth the price of admission.
Tbi Press Club. A regular stated meeting
of tbe Press Club will be held to-morrow after,
noon, at the rooms on Walnut street, above
Sixth. Mr. Watson Ambruster will read an
essay entitled "A Journallstlo Holiday." It is
to be boped that there will be a full attendance.
We would state, for tbe benefit of tbe associate
members, that there Is a desire amoDg the ac
tive members of tbe Club to have them attend
the meetings and take part In the dlsonsslons.
Pawkbb oxers' Licenses. Tbe Mayor has
granted licenses to the following pawnbrokers:
Samuel Nathans, L. K. Frledenbnrg. 8. M. fc L,
Frledenberg, John W. Bldweil, A. M. Marcus,
Joseph J. Harvey. Mrs. Julia Harvey, Mrs. Kate
Kaeklel, A. Wasserman, Ansel Hamberg, Isaac
U. Isaacs, and John Gooney,
'" No AproiNTMKNTB No appointments on tbe
; police force have been matle sinoe yesterday.
, 4n tbe door of tbe Mayor's oflloe Is a plaoard
I setting forth that applications for appoint
meats will be received on Friday from 11 to 2
o'clock.
CITY CRIMINAL CALENDAR.
iAreeny Bnt Itelew Highway Bab-
bery A Itarglar Canarht A Female
Committed for Iireay Htala Cat
Beat his Mile Committed for Theft-
Robbery Aananl II ngr Offleer Held
for a Further Hearing.
George Taylor was taken Into custody yes
terday, charged with the larceny of two waiotim
and a small amount of money from Mr. Charles
Bnr.by. Tbe property was taken from a truna
la a dwelling at Forty-first and Lsnoaater ave
nue. Tbe defendant acknowledged the theft.
He was held by Alderman Maule for trial.
James A. Baker, for the larceny of a olankol
and II In money from a stable at Noma and
Howard streets, has been sent to prison by
Alderman Nelll. .
Joseph Carles bas been committed by
Alderman Maiweyupon tbe charge of hlgnway
robbery. Tbe allegation Is that, he and several
companions waylaid Mr. J. W. Welnh, brbUe
builder, and stole from htm a satchel contain
ing designs valued at $15ii0 and M In money.
The accused was arrested by Ofnoer llowren, of
the Kighth District, at Thirteenth and Wood
streets, yesterday.
Nathaniel Hayers will havea heating at the
Central Police Station this afternoon, charged
with robbery. He was arrested coming out ol
Feluel'g store, No 13 N. ISIgbth street, about I
o'clock this innrntns. A watchman In that
neighborhood heard the noise In tue store, and
informed Sergennt Hxrullton, who, with tbe
Resistance of Polluemua Stuart, of the
Sixth district, captured the burglar. 8yers
had packed up two bags of goods ready for re.
moval. An entrance had been e Q doled by
prying open a rear door.
Sarah Wright wm sent by her employer
yeoterduy with a twenty-dollar bill to get
chunpe. Instead of doing this she appropriated
the money to her own use purchased a dress
and other articles. When nrrosted she had but
two dollars of the money left. Alderman
Patrhell committed ber.
John Williams, lor tbe larceny of a coat
from a houe al New M irket nud Willow
streets, bxs been sent below by Aldertuau
Tolnnd. He whs arrested by Oflloer Latrd.
Jeremiah White, residing at No. 2121) Wood
street, has been held In flOik) bail by Aldorman
Pannossl for beating bis wife,
Mry Jane l'errltiger entered a dwelling at
Seventh and Catharine streets yesterday, aud
belt ed herself to a shawl and a pair of gutter,
the was fcubsequently arrested, aud held lo
bat! by Alderman HourtSii.
John Valiant. Tneo. Carroll and Ann
Valiant managed last evening to gain an en
trance into the dwelling sso. .i-i mouiu isevoum
street while tbe orcupanta were abed. They
belDed themselves to eatables, and then carried
off a lot of clothing and 60 lu money. They
were seen leaving the premises, and were fol
lowed and arrested. The defendants have been
held to bail.
Michael Tooirs got into a quarrel in a tavern
at KUbth and Tanker streets last evening.
Ofllcer Marsh went la to quell the disturbance,
when Tooles stru k him on the head with a
stove tilale. Ia return the officer used his
"billy" on Michael, and thea escorted mm to
the lock-up. Alderman isonsau neid tue pri
soner for trial.
Charles Hcfiaian. rr the lareeny or a box or
tools, has been held lor a iuriner hearing uy
Alderman iioou,
The Bullock Mechasio Ihbtitctb. Qaorge
ltnllock, Esq., proprietor of the Conshohockeu
Mills, exercises a fatherly care over the people
oftbat section of country. He employs no less
than six hundred persons nearly the entire
population of Conshohocken. For tbe benefit
OI luis vast army oi worners uir. tsaiioca una
constructed aa "In -dilute." known as tbe
"Bullock Mechanic institute," wun a hand
some library, capable ol Beating over two hun
dred and fifty nersoun.
Here the men oougregate and while away the
evenings by reading and studying, valuable
books belns on band at all times. Old arev-
aalrcd men in bis employ bave been taught to
rtad and write through the liberality of Mr.
Bullock In provldlr-g such facilities as a free
libiary. The generous proprietor Intends
making additional improvements to the build
in a. It la bis wish to enlarge tbe library and
employ teachers, that thowe desiring to gain
knowledue may be accommodated.
He further Intends to secure the services of
gentlemen to lecture iu the library for tbe
benefit of his employes. Such liberality and
Interest In behalf of laborers Is commendable,
and worthy of imitation by other large manu
facturers. On last Suturday evening Mr. Bui
lock's employes cave a festival In the Institute.
and tbe occasion was one ot profit nnd pleasure
to those who participated. Mr. liuuock was
present, and in response to calls for a speech
made the lollowlng address:
Ladles and Gentlemen: I hardly know what
to say to you on this ocoaslou. Before address
ioa von I must ask that vou coincide with me.
and reiurn thanks to our Vice-President,
James Bell, for bis personal attention and the
interest he has taken in tne institute since its
formation.
He has been faithful In bis attendance, and
without blm I do not know bow we should
have had the library arranged, as it is by cata
logue. It was a work of nights, and for this and
oiner labors In our behalf we return him our
thanks.
We are here to-night to celebrate the first
anniversary of the Builook Meohanlo Institute,
founded by me for tbe diffusion of knowledge.
and with a view of placing at tbe disposal of
the people ot this vicinity, but more particu
larly yourselves, tbe opportunity of obtaining
intelligence and Information from the study
a iid peruttnl of the works that here surround
you, embracing science in all its branches, with
hlsiory. blccrapby, aud poetry. Of the advan
tages thus presented it is unnecessary for me to
dwell upon. Ann wniie x nave witnessed witn
pleasure the many who have availed thetnsolves
of the opportunity thus presented. It la
with regret I am compelled to say
that there has not been that Interest
manifested whloh I would like 'to bave seen,
more particularly oy tne youin. ti.no wteage is
power; It cannot be bought, it must be acquired;
and it can oniy us ouiaiueu vy imueui, stuuy
and application,
To the young men and women, the advan
tsges to be derived are by them more readily
obtained than by tbose whohaveadvanced fur
ther In life, and whote minds are occupied and
exercised with the cares and duties of life, or
onbressed with Its burdens and responsibili
ties. I would now nrge npon the young men
wbo surround me the importance of my words.
and trust they may nightly gather bere In force
to embrace the opportunities thus orxerea menu.
On the organisation of this Institute I placed
here some loii3 volumes, and should tbe enter
prise meet with that success whloh I so ardently
bope for, it la my intention toeniarge tne outid
lng by tbe addition of a room for leolures and
other entertainments, and to Increase the size
and accommodation a or the library.
I et me sav to those who bave sinoe the for
mation ef this Institute displayed so much
Interest in Its success.thal tbey can do muob to
accomplish that resultby using their Influence
to bring witnin its reaon tnose wno xeei inuii-
rerenttoits advantages, l nope tnis sugges
tion will not be passed by unnoticed and for
gotten, but tbat tbe year we are now entering
will bring lis proofs of your efforts In building
np tbls work, so that when again assembled at.
lis close you may witness tbe enlargement I
bave spoken of aooompllshed through your
enorts ana exertions.
Tbi Gbeat Skating Rink. To-morrow
evening, at 7 o'clock, It la announced tbat tbe
mammoth skating rink, at the southeast cor
ner oi t wenty-nrst and itace streets, win open.
without any reaard to the weather. The Ice
inside tbe building is In magnificent condition,
being 0 inches In thickness, transparent, glib,
and bard. Colonel James Page Is to deliver tbe
inaugural address at tne opening. The rar
famsd Black Hawk Band has been enar aired
for tbe season, and will perform every afternoon
and evening. To lend addition ' 1 attraction to
tbe place, and create additional Inducement
to visit it, tbe world-renowned Canadian
skaters, tbe Meagher Brothers, bave likewise
been engaged, and will give exhibitions of
what auuokt amazing perfection they have
attained In the skaiorial ait. At the Rink
nothing Is lacking tooonduce to the enjoy meal
and comfort of visitors. A restrnrant, under
tbe care of a well-known caterer, bas been
establisbed. Even let tbe rain drown na to
morrow evening, as it. bas done for tbe past few
days, we can still buokle on our skates in tbe
Kluk and cut circles on loe protected from sleet,
snow. rain, and wind.
Tbe Cbesnnt tttreet Skating Rink, oorner of
Chesnut and Tweuty-tuird streets, win shortly
be opened tor tbe season. This rink ia under
the mansgemeni or Mr. w. ta. Binn, or tue
Chesnut bireet Theatre.
A Nw Rom. Mr. W. F. Smith has taken
charge of tbe sale of newspapers on the route
of the West Chester Hill road. Tbls will enable
travellers to obtain Th a Ev-ttiNQ Tblboraph
attheofnee rates of three cents per copy. In
stead of tba exorbitant rates exaoted hereto
fore.
TlfPCnTAIfT Dmiisioi Raxs-ivf to CAT-wsn
Fkuitb, Catsup. BAantaas, rm-The fiiio.
lng is oi general inmrrm ! -............
hli:-In reply to yonr letter of the 24th Inst. I
have tossy that under the sot of July IS. ISWI,
panned and preserved meals, fish, shell-fltti.
fruits, vegetables, saucas, ayrnp-i, prepared
.n.i.r.i lama, unci lellles were liable to stamp
duty. The act of March 2, IWI7, exempted oannn I
and preserved moats, shell fish, fruits, and
vegetables, leaving nsn, rriicxh, nrrua, prti-
rmred musTwrii, jtiiiw, pmi j.in . ,.!..
The term "not-" Innluilna all wirtupi; and the
leim "fish" Includes t..rtltw: lloi.li are liable
to stamp. Very reaped fully,
III'IMA") Mini.iinir,
Acting i 'oiiimllonir.
J. It, MeKetrldgo. I'.sn.. No. 8l Chesnut street,
Philadelphia.
"GURKTtAt, (lltAKT Attn IllB FAMIt.t." FrOtQ
Turner A ltrothers, No. H08 Cliexiiut street, we
have received a handsome engraving of "Gen
Grant and his Family," Issued by Mesxrs
Panghaday '.A Ileecher as a premium for now
subHerlheis to t heir popular Juvenile magazine,
tmr ti(hool-a.i yuiunr. me engraving iu ques
tion is a fine mezzotint, by Hariain. aud It will
make a handsome ornament If nicely framed.
Care has been taken to make It as truthful and
life like as possible. This plntnre will be pi veil
to all new HUhecrlhers to Our School (I'll l'uifor.
The price Is only (2. Messrs. Turner llrulhers
nave anmiied nuniner or prooi iinprtwriioiii oi
tbe erigravlrg, and tbey will receive subscrip
tions lo the mygazlne.
Aldkeman Bkitlkr. With the tiungnrallon
of tliH new Mayor Alderman ll.dlier lexliiued
as Commltllng Maglstrale at the Central mil
lion. Mr. lletiler'a administration during Him
muiiy yeuis that lie has presided at the Central
li-8 been marked with Integrity and luiihm.
ilvnce it li hot without leu ml that in inv of our
ctttreus view his rellrniiiKiit from that ofTloit,
Not loiig since Mr, Hell lor was re eloelo l Aldnr
msii of the N lull) ward, now having his oilbte
on Muvcuih sirset above Chesuut,
V, ,i..T- lllHII. Tlx !!... r,H. VOmm
a ' i i , in it w n i . . uDi'UKiirin ui tun -.m
of IMJ will celebrate the anniversary of lint
btlileof New Orleans on Friday morning, at II)
o'clock. I ii the Huoreiiie Court room. Moidlnra
of the nelKhlxirlng counties aud Hlates are
invited to Join therein.
Thk Board op School Diukitokr of the
TwnUctli ward organized veuorday by tun
UKNtiinimiH re-election of William C. Ilalnita
as President and Thomas B. Iteeves as Hecre
tary.
HORRIBLE.
Four Men Illown lo llecea The lis plo
sion Yesterday In Mew York May t be
Partienlars.
The New York Herald of this morning says:
About noon ou (Sunday an explosion occurred
at tbe wreck of the steamer Scotland, in the
lower bsy, which caused the deat h of four men
and tbe wounding of several others. It will be
remembered mat some time since a contract
was entered luto with the United Hlates
Government by tbe Neptnne Hnbmarlne
Company to remove tbe wreok of the large
iron sieauosmp Bcoiianu, wnicu sum lies nudr
water in the lower bay, a short distance ialde
of Handy Hook. About three months sinoe
operations were commenced, and the company
sent down to carry on tbe work the
propeller William T. Truxton, captain
Churchill and four yawl boats, about the size
of a sblp's longboat, for tbe use of the divers
and the other men employed In raising tbe
Bunken vessel. During-the recent storm the
expedition left the vesel and anchored In
Bandy Hook dock until tbe weather should
again become eaim. ui ounuay morning,
about nine o'clock, tbere belug a prospect of
fine weatber, tbe steamer cleared out from the
dock and proceeded to tbe wreck; but before
leaving tbe Government magazine was visited,
and two torpedoes, containing eighty-five and
a ball pounds or gunpowder each, were piace.i
on board one of tbe small boats, which was
towed along at some distanoe from tue steam
ship.
AT TJi K W K KU K .
After rbtalDlng tbe torpedoes and making
fats t the line attached to the small boat the ex
pedition started for tbe scene of operations.
Arrived there, two small boats, one containing
tbe torpedoes ana tne electrical apparatus, and
tbeotberthe divers and the air-pumps, were
moored over the wreck, tbe steamer standlqa
olTlroratbem and corning to anchor some 600
feet dUtant. Operations wtre at onoe com
menced by sending down adiver namedSterne.
wbo, after being below the water a short lima,
signalled those In the torpedo boat tosend down
one of tbe blasting ebarges. His signal was
compiled with, and after fixing the torpedo
tinder some portion of the wreck, at a distance
of about twenty-eight feet below the snrface of
tbewater.be came uo and reported an ready
for the firing of the charge.
THE EXPLOSION.
This intelligence was given to Captain
Churchill, wbo, together with George Moore
and Janits Obey, two seamen, constituted tue
persons upon tbe boat which contained the
electrical apparatus and the otber torpelo.
Before attaching the wires connected with the
submerged torpedo to tbe galvanic battery, the
sparks from whloh would ignite the fuses in
tbe charge. Captain Churonill expressed an
opinion I hat tbe wires attached were not su in
dent to cause Ignition. But nevertheless the
two boats were punea away irorn tne wrecK
abont 1.0 feet, a distance, by the by, only
balfasmuch as Is generally allowed, and the
electrio current was passed along below the
water. An explosion of tbe submerged ebarge
ensued directly, of so great force that both
boats were lifted from tbe water Into tbe air a
distance of al least six feel, iiardly had the
sonnd of the first disobarge passed away when
the second torpedo in the boat also exploded,
blow Inn tbe boat In whloh It was lying to
atoms and capsizing tbe otber, whloh was being
used bv the divers, uaptain unurcniu and tne
two men who were In the boat with blm were
blown to atoms, aud a diver named Louis
Juger, who was on tbe other boat, bad
his brains knocked out and was in
stantly killed, as la supposed, by a fall
ing iragment oi me Buauerea dov
All tbe men In tbe divers' boat were
thrown Into tbe water at tbe time of its oaD-
slKlng, but were fortunately rescued. One of
tbe divers was standing in tne boat at tne time,
with all his uniform ou, except the helmet and
one loaded shoe, wblob be bad Just sufficient
time lo out on. jus neavy oiomiUK soon ousbu
bim to sink, but, haullbg on his lifeline, he
came to a buoy, to wniou ue oiung until tacen
ctl by a boat from tbe steamship. Tbe other
men in the capsizea boat, curiously enougD,
also elung to a buoy, and were rescued In the
same inaner.
the cause.
The cause of tbe explosion Is wrapped In
mystery. Koine of the saved men are of opinion
that Captain Churchill attached the wires of
the nnuned torpedo to the nailery: but it is
generally thought the explosion was caused by
tne concussion consequent upon tue explosion
of the submerged charge, This seems the more
probable, as tbe fuses employed are of a vary
delicate nature and easy of ignition, as also
from tbe fact that no other theory will explain
the almost simultaneous discharge of both
torpedoes. From tbe fact that Captain Churchill
wua an electrician of acknowledged ability, and
had held a position of tbat oharaoler in the
United mates Navy, it is aenerally believe 1 to
have been an altogether accidental ooourreuce.
which, under the circumstances, could not
bave been prevented.
TBE KILLED.
As already stated, four men's lives were
sacrificed by tbls frightful catastrophe namely,
Captain Churchill, tbe two seamen, aud tbe
diver, wbo was killed by some portion of the
falling debris. It la supposed tbat tbe tbree
nrst were blown to atoms, as nomine- was seea
of their bodies after tbe explosion; and this
supposition is supported oy tne laot initpar
tlons of buman entrails were discovered on
different parts of the otber boat. Tbe diver
wbo was killed no doubt bad his sknll broken
as brains are also spattered upon the gunwale
near which the unfortunate man stood. Boats
weie Bent from tbe steamerand every endeavor
made to recover the bodies, but all search was
in vain.
Captain Cbnroblll leaves a wife In very
straightened olroumstanres at tbe Belmont
Hotel, where for some months deceased had
been living. He will be mourned by a large
circle of friends, who always found him a plea
sant, genial man, and by bis employers, wbo
will find it difficult to fill his place. James
Oluey and George Moore, the seamen, were both
single and boarded In Cherry street. Iu!s
Juger, tbe diver, was a married man. without
iatniiy. also a resident oi tue cast side.
Heveral of tbe men In the boat which waa
saved were more or less burt, but fortunately
none or them seriously. Their wants have been
attended to by the oompany,
TlIIItD EDITION
W-A-HIIIIV GTON.
The Tost Omce Framls-Thelr In-YCtlgation-Wllson'H
National
Hank Uill-Tlio llcvonue
Appointments dim
ming' Trospccts.
FROM WASHINGTON.
tfjitoial Despatch ti to Tht Evening Ttlf graph,
Wahimnoton, January 6.
The Mlort
to raUc a com id ill ee to tuvestigate the charges
spaintt ilio Postmaster-General, relative to his
contract with Wells, Fargo & Co., failed in the
Home to-day. mainly because the charges wore
iiisile by a newspaper correspondent whose In
forniHtlnii on all subjects bin been shown to
be unreliable.
Nen a tor Wilson
wlU Intioiltiee today a hill ainendutorT of the
pisnent National Dunking act. It prohibit'
bsiiks from iHHtilng cerllrte.l check tin'e-in t!iy
da vii numcy In the liii nk to meet them. It for
bids th r paving of in ti-i et-t on depoullii, and pro
vltlc that all moneys beloii'liiK to tb! (Jovern
luenl rlinll be eotiHldereil at special dupon.ts,
and not be lined for the benefit of bLki.
Thb uliovc iccomiiieijiJuUonn are contained la
a repot t of I lie Comptr Mler of the Currency,
and lire nunlained by tht Bccrclary ol the
Tit usury.
The Nfih-Comtnlltee
Investtuatliig tbe charges apalnitt Jinle U mtcc.il
ate in ktssloii, and have before them Senator
Pprneerof Alabama.)
'the fcennte l insne Conamlitca
at Ibclr meeting to-d.iy considered whether they
tbould lake any scllou on the nominations now
before thrni and that maj yet come In. A ma
jority of the co ui unit lee are opposed to taking
ny action on the nominations for confirmation
al preaent. They dstcrmiued, however, to re
port acatun tne noiniration oi cuairmucra as
C'ouiniiRsiouer of Internal LUvsnue.
FOHTILTH COMiKliNS-TIIIKUSIlSSIOJi
Neuate.
Wasiiinoton. Jan. 5. The Senate resumed
Its seSbion at noon. Tue following beu.iors
were pieseut:
toesMiB. Buckalcw, Cattell, Cole, Conkltng,
Dixon. Davis, Kdmunds, Ferry, Fesseudeu,
Fowler, Frellnghusen, Grimes, Harlan, Harris,
iiowaru, uowe, jieuogg, aicureery, Morgan,
Morrill (Vt ), Morton (lud.i. Fatterson tN. H ).
Patterson (Tenn.), Fomeroy, Uiue, Uoberlson,
Itoss. Sauli-bury. Sherman. Htewart. Uu oner.
Trumbull, Vioaers, Wade, Warner. WUley.J
William, arwt WlUn "1
The l'leslJent laid before tbe Senate com
munications irom the secretary of War, trans
mitting a statement of the number of troops,
reenlar and volunteer, employed In servlnir
against tbe Indians Iteierred to the Committee
on Military Allans.
Also a communication from the Beoretarv at
tne xieasuiy, transmuting tne report or the
BptClal Commissioner of tne Revenue, I). H.
wens, anu inviting iuo aiientiou oi uongresj
to bis recommendations. Referred to tbe
Committee on Finance.
Mr. Sherman offered a resolution for printing
10.000 copies of tbe report for tbe use of tne
Benate. Referred to theCommltteeoa Printing.
Mr. numner (.maun.; preaemeu several pell
tlons from Virginia asking for the removal of
their political disabilities. Referred to the J u
dlelarv Committee.
Also, a petition from Hungarian citizens of
the Uniied males pray ing lor tne estaoilsarnent
of a Consulate-General of the Uulied Hlates at
Buda, Fesih. Referred to the Committee ou
Commerce.
Albo, the petition of the university of Vir
elnla. praying for the remission of duties unon
certain apparatus ordered from Europe.
Also, the pe.nion oi citizens oi raiiadeiphla
and of lioulslana for a constitutional ameni
ment securing equal political rlguis to all
citizens of Georgia, Betting forth the terrible
state of affairs existing in that Hlate, and
praying tbe intervention of Congress. Referred
to the Committee on ttie Judiciary.
Mr. Fomeroy presented a petition praying for
the passage f a olvll service bill, the trtasl'er
of the Indian Bureau to the War Department,
and Increased economy in every department of
tbe Government. Referred.
Mr. Morton otlered a Joint resolution forbid
ding tbe lauding of any submarine cable In any
part ot tne territory oi tne united mates witn
t,ut tbe consent of Congress. Referred lo tbe
Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. reny cflered a resolution requesting tbe
Piesldent to transmit a copy of his lte Am
nesty Proclamation, with a statement of tne
autborl'y by which be Issued it.
Mr. Ferry said he opposed the resolution be
cause, although he lavored the ainnesty.be
doubted If authority existed for tbe Presldout
to extend it in that way, aud offered his resolu
tion with a view of preventing the establish
ment of a dangerous precedent.
Alter considerable debate between Messrs.
Frelinebuvsen and Conkllna against tha reso
lution and Messrs. Davis and Doolittle iu its '
favor, tbe resolution was adopted.
llonse of Itepresentatlves.
Washington, Jan. 6 Mr. Washburne (IP.)
reported from the Commllteeof Appropriations
tbe Consulate and Diplomatic Appropriation
bill.
Mr. Washburne offered a resolution inquir
ing into tbe overland mall contract uuder
Wells, Fargo & Co. Objection was made.
Tbe Hpeaker laid before the House tue report
of tbe Hpecial Commtsslonerof Revenue, Wells
A resolution to print exira copies waa reforred
to tbe Committee on Printing.
Mr. Butler Introduced a bill to secure and
piotect tbe fieedom of transit lu the United
States. BelerteJ to the committee on the
Judiciary.
Numerous resolutions of Inquiry were passed
and various bills referred.
The Chesapeake IMratca Respited.
'Wilhikoti N. Jan. 6. A special despatch
from Princess Anne, Maryland, to tbe Commer
cial, states that the Chesapeake pirates, Koau ls,
WiIeou, and Welb, bave been respited to March
6, to await the trial of their companion, Baily,
which couimeucce next week.
From New Haven.
Kbw Haven, Jan. 6. Stephen Abbott, In
dicted tor tbe murder of A. U. Uroinoo, in
Went Il-tven, last September, was to-day iouud
guilty of murder lu the second degree, and was
sentenced to the State Prison tor life.
Ship News,
Fortress Monroe, Jan. 6. Tbe steamboat
George Leary, irom Norfolk for Baltimore, Is
seround on Hampton Btr. but will probably
crme off at 1 P. JV) flood tide.
Mbw Yobk, Jan. 6. Arrived, steamship Europe,
from Havre and Brc9t.
Markets by Telegraph.
New Yobk, Jan. t blocks a ssay. Chicago
and Bock island, 117.': Heading, Catnun
Co., 49'Vi Krle, ; Cleveland aud Toledo, HtoS: Cleve
land and Pittsburg, 88 S: PltUbarg aud Fori Wayne,
11), 8; Michigan Central, lUV. Michigan Boalbern,7.W;
New York Central, IMS: Illinois Central. 140; Cum
berland preferred, ati; Virginia a, 6); Mms iurl (
t: Hudson Alver.:U4; 6-s, UMKI. Ill: do. IHM. W7X;
do. 1b6b, 10 J, 7; do. new. 106S,; 10 4es 106X. Uulo, U42a.
Money, 7 percent. Kxcbauge. lttt. .
KawYoaa, Jan. 6 Cotton firmer St t72Tte,
Flour firmer; tales of KHiO bbls. Btata and Western at
bitt; Unit at it9MK Southern al 7CnJ13: Call
rula at IfHll-M. Wbeat activs and advaoo-d IW3 !.;
sales oi M 000 buauols sprlug at 1 ti'l S. Cora
firmer; laliw of 8H.O00 buHbeia at IWO-Miril. Uats
dulbialesuf iiS 000 bushels at 76kv76So. Beef qalet.
Pork liriu at ls 76. iid firm at U(jtl?i. Whisky
qnijLTiMO, Jap. I Ootton very firm; middling ap
taxes. 27. Flonr dull and weak; Howard Htreet u
rertine, lttta7; do, extra, timto: do family, $los4
12-City Mills iQPrn e, fii'itu7 60; do. extra, d 6.i
lirto; do, lauilly, tie MMioli 76; Western uperHnB. 6 a
0V. Co. xtra, 17719 60; do. family, 1U10'7.
nea doll sod nimaiable. Corn dull; prima wnlte,
M cents; yellow. Shohs cents. Oats doll at e7reuu.
Br firm at tt-Ue&sl'M). for a firm at t'i'Klifii'l. Baeon
flrm; rib tides. lV(a)l7c.t clear do.. l7o.t tboulaers,
Muiw. ilium, iw, ltr d astive at W.'tC
FOURTU EDITION
HARRISBU
Convening of the Lcgislature-Jolm
tiark Elected to the Speaker
ship of tho House.
Tho Bonatorial Excitement
A New rhaso.
FROM IIARRISBURG.
The Nenntorinl aeatlan.
flpecifU Detpateh to Tht Bvtnino Teleurtrph,
Uarribrcbo, Jan. 6. Anions; tbe arrivals at
tbls point since yesterday are J. K. Hoorbead
and John Kcott, of Huntingdon, two of tbe
(enatorial candidate. There Is no abatement
In the exeltement attending the Senatorial
rancur. Thote wbo profeis to know say that
Johu Hcott la this raorunij to the acendant,
and that be Is looked upon favoiably by the
Cnmcron Intermt. Humor bsve alleired thnt
be was pni-bed forward by the Pennsylvania
Kallroad Conipauy, bat they have bo better
foundation tbun the fact tbat be his been an
attorney of that company In Huntingdon,
It I- absolutely ami potiiivi.-ly dnlcd, by re
sponsible partiea conoected with the Pennsyl
vania Kallroad. that the company takes any
Intercut, direct or Indirect, In the political tnove
in'bls ol the Jay.
The oruanluation of the House wa attended
by a nnraberof vi.itor. Very lew sea's will bt
oonlettrd.
The Benate will cot organize antll 3 o'clock,
and the memage of the Governor will not be
presented un'll We Juc lay. Tbe ball of the
Houce this morning, prior to the organization,
jrcKoted an appearance of noparalleleJ ex
citemeiit. tbe Silver Cornet Hand playing, loudlr
In the lobby, aud the floor was covered with
group of memb-rs andjol politicians arguing,
r.ecticulatiog, aud declalmlbfr.
ME LEGISLATURE.
Harrishl ho, Jan. 5.
The Neuate
will not meet until 3 o'clock.
JIua or Btepreaentati ves.
Tbe House met at noon, and was opened wltb
prayer by Ksv. Mr. Wilson, a member from
Wayne county.
Xue becrtiary of the Commonwealth pre
sented tbe returns of the eleuiion of members,
and after tbe calling of the vote, an election
was bad for Hpeaker, resulting lu toe cbolce of
John Clark of Philadelphia. Tbe Democrats
VoUd for r-amoel Josepbs of Philadelphia.
Bpaker Clark, on tsaing tbe cbair, made the
following addrets; -"Qtnlleaieu of the Uoastj
ot Representative I bave bad so little expe
rieuce as a lcalt-lutor. tbat It is with dllbdeuce
I asMime tbe duties and repotistbliltles of tbe
position tbat you bave honored me with; bnt
relying upon yonr indulgence, co-operattou,
anu support, and with a delerininalloa to per
form tho duties to tbe best of my ability, faith
fully and impartially,! trust tbat we may be
able to conduct tue business of the ses
sion with deoorum, ibat harmony
and good feeling will prevail, and that tbe laws
we may enact will redound to Die bonedtrf our
several constituencies and the general welfare
of tbe State. OVnUetnen, I thank yon most
earnestly for tbls distinguished -mark of your
confidence."
Tbe remainder of the session was occupied in
the election of various officers, Hveaiinglnof
members, t-lgnlog the constitution, and other
routine business.
European Commercial Advicese
By Atlantic Cubit.
London, Jan. 6 P. M. Consols for money,
9'2. Stocks quiet. Illinois Central, .
Liverpool, Jan. 6 P. M. Coitoa active;
middling uplands ll(i.: Orleans US'). Bales
ot 15,000 baits. Pork firm, fincou, 543. CJ.
Lard, 67s.
Lobon, Jan. 6 P. M, Turpentine, 30i.
Havre, Jan. 5 P. M. Cotton on tbe spot,
quiet at 1281.; afloat dull at 127C
Liverpool, Jan 6 230 P. U. Cotton active.
Flour firmer at 27. Oats, 38s. 6d. California
Wheat, 11. 10d.al2.; No. 3 red Western. ll).
alOs. SJ. Corn, 87. 6d. Peas, 4ta. 6d. Varus
and fabrics at. Manche.ter ate quiet and flnu.
Lox DonDERBy, Jan. 6. Arrived, tleatmbip
Ke;tonuu.
Tbe Ilownnl I'nlverNlvjr.
To tbe tklltor ofatbe New York lYibune: Sir
My attention bas bt-en called to a paraitraph
In yours of tbe 81st nit , in wblcb you recom
mend tbe application of the sample of German
cement, received through the riiate Depart
ment, to certain Goveru rnent bnlldlniis wblob
bave fallen, as you say. before the roifs were
od. As tbe paragraph bas conveyed tbe im
pression to many tbt tbe buildlags in question
ueie under tbe supervision of this buresn, I
detlie to say that tbe supervising architect of
the Treasuiy Department has no aonuecLlou
whatever witb the Howard University build
luttr: and while 1 do not wish to controvert
yonr rt commendations, 1 cannot onnsent to be
beld iespoiislbie for ibe failure of ibe building,
mere especially as I did not besltate to express
uy opinion, when the material of which it was
conipofced w."S first brought to my notioe, tbat
it was utterly worlbleKs for building purposes,
and alho predicted, more tban a year sinoe, the
recent catastrophe. Please make the correction
aud oblige yours respectfully,
A. Jl. M allictt, Supervising; Architect.
Treasury Department, office of Supervising
Arcbltsct. January 2, lWi9.
PHIL1DKLPH1A BTUl- Klmt NK B ALK"!, J Alt . ft
Keponsd by V H A am,, No. ie S. Tbtrd sueel
Ja,l TT JLS.DI BUaKlM.
tfOO lh s sold l.C MU
lOusnUoad B...b5U. 46
IMiC'liy na.UiS m. W
IM0 do.New...l(1'i
Vt do. Old 9.1)4
110
do.
...46-31
ins
l.
da..
do.,
do.,
do.
C4 tl
,...bi, luii
,....00.46 Ml)
Is. b0u 4Bi
t ofm no.aw...e.iii l,
no
doMw. ....lfiti)l 204
Mta Ta K.tiowullt. iA4 ?o
dO.lK.Kl&L 40t
do. ealurd.46 31
K'UaM l ab Mav......o. 29 low
to an Keadlng.lc 4ti Si
2tt00 cut? s, New l'Ot,
sb l'enna R.sloflt. 65 i
irvan jieaa a ow..
1U0 do.... 46 S-l
lot) da .4I 8-l
J I) do... 46
Si lb C A Am m'i
las do..bjo. 6S
loo do iV,
U to b"0. tttf
2osfeLeb V tt.d. b. 61
Flb op Stocks akd Ksal Est&tr. At
noon to-day the following stocks and real
estate were sold by Messrs. M. Thomas & Sons,
at tbe Merchants' Kxobange: .
ttsliarea Union PaaiieoKr Hallway Co 4
1 sbare Philadelphia Library Co., n tits
t aharf a a) ercantlle Lllr ry (i. 47 ,q
Mi sbarea Couiolldalion Nailonal Hank 114
BJd.lNJV rftVUUVUVlllV tnU IDUI.UK XUlirUU
first DJoriBBee 6 per cent, llonds. coqdods
May and November ..,.... $79l
$ (( 6 per cei t. B mdii. clear of Taxes t4 par ot,
fOUV iWliU UlliUU X B.DIVT OBIIWRf U(fiU-
pauv, per cent., coupons January and
July - 5 perct.
Ca LI.OWH ILL Bireet. No. l-Tlirestory
Drink Tavern aid Dwsillng and larue Lit... 12906
BIXTHBtreetteoetb) No. 236-Bilck Keat-
dene . 1 15,609
fcOUTH Htreet, No. 18o Two Tbree-story a
Hilck Dwellings.... .. tWJ
CO At KH btreet. No, IJun- Tbree story Jinck
Iiwelllng M . 8900
ukuwn utreei, 00, 181 Two-story Uric .
Dwelllne f3178
A vp n up Lot .'. WO
CMRlhTlAN Htreet, co. 2lou-Tbre story
Brlck Dwelling y8"0
WEDDING INVITATIONS, ENGRAVED IN
tbe newest and best manner.
1AKJ1U X)H1lJ A, Kiailoner and cnrraveif.
1869.
D I A U I E S.
mnTV nirrtRKiT
1869.
STYLES OF DIARIES. NoVKLTIES IN WAD-
DINU AJN1J nnii iimiaiwwo.
FAPKB and INViLOP already stamped. In
bos.. J. HtfKKD,
Ml II 4m flc.m 8PB1NO OABDKN Street.
JPIFTH EDITION
THE LATEST NEWS.
Excitement in Washington Judge
Kclley and tho Philadelphia
Nayy Yard Frauds The
New York Legislature
European Ad
vices. FROM WASHINGTON.
SVeotot DftptUeh to Th Evening Telegraph.
Wasiiinoton, Jan. 5
Jnlg- Kolleyi
Irom tbe Committee on Naval Affairs, presented
a report of tbe sub-oomrutce relative to tho
lnveitlpiationi of the pnrcha?e of tools and ran.
cbinery at the Pbiladelpbla Navy Yard. Uo also
Introduced a bill authorlziug tho appointment
ol civilians to fill tbe place of Chief Engineer
In the navy. Judge Kellcy Is now speaking,
nd Is ezpoilut; the nrilkinauacment ani frauds
cotnmitttd in this navy yard.
Jolg Kellry'a mil
providing that the Pre.ident may appoint a
civilian to the position of Chief EnrjWer of the
Navy, passed the Houce by a very heavy vote.
When Grant comes in this will dispose of Isher
wood, the preterit Engineer, who Is alleged to
be both stupid and corrupt. Tho House la now
In Committee of the Whole on the President'
oiCotage.
Dtspauh to the Associated Preu.
The I-atest Excitement.
W.BHiNOTO-, Jan. 6. Tbere was considerable
ncitement la the upper portion of the city to.
day in consoqaence of two colored men being
found dead In their bed at the reeidenc of the
French Minuter, a large erovi surrouudinir tu
home. Kepoit are current tbat they were
either luliocatcd or poisoned.
: General Nplnner
teroalDi very unwell, and is nnable to b at his
desk at the Treasury Department.
FR OM HARRISB UR G.
SttcUxt Despatch to The Evening Telegraph.
Habrisburo, Jaa. 6.
John ajeott
Has been nominated by tbe caucus to-day for
United Slates Senator. He comos from tiuu.
tingtlon county.
FR OM NEW Y0RK.
JHeetiuo; ol tbe I.ea-Islntnre Tlie Uusl
ntm I'ransaeied. '
Albany, Jan. 6. Tbe State Benate met at
noon. Tbe newly-eleoted Lieutenant-Governor,
a. u. ueacn, made a pleasant address.
Committees were appointed to wait on the
Oovernor, and to Inform the Assembly that tba
Benate was ready fur business.
Ttie Governor's menage was soon affer sent
In. It Is a very lengthy document. Ue thinks
1 lie lnct neituer biaucb ot tbe LiKislature
helnir In mil i I Inn I airtl niih him - ....... i
: ' - - ' - TAIM UlUi 1111 UUflltAUltf
In tbe way of good government. He argues
against tne proposed division of the State, and
i"v"n ..u. bum. ia uu tsmi cuuuiut or interest
Del ween the city and country.
Avrlxnltiiia onrt .,
. v nuM wiuiu.ii:a isabiinr uiaae
the hits te great and prosperous. Tba State debt
1 v j v.i. w uuvffijjur i evuuiine 'jus re
Tni'in In l.h Rtnla PI.am . .. n .
-T ,r , . . lu.uosiuitiuii urges
tbe abolition ot the present praotlee of detaln-
inK w ituiism iu criminal canes, ins nnrulier
of bmks In tbe State Is ms, Including 101
BOTlnu. hanba mliH . i . 1 . n , .
. . . . " " ' , nuu ucpunill ClUOBUiaK
150.(iiu,UUO. Tbe militia of tbe State Is between.
ij,uwi'uou,uuu, iug uovernor urges tbe re
peal of the laws raakloK Metropolitan districts,
etc., and says they are clearlv unlawful
ucrojsn wbb .ue uigaesii oourc in me Htaie,
by a bare majority, tbat beld tbla legislation
valid, but It bas nevertheless been generally
ad mill ari In hav. Iiuun n m, v I n .
-- - - " .itianu uuuiiiviuiM
for power. He tbe re fore recommends tbe repeal
ofitiie laws establishing ibe Ueaitb, Polieeand
I,' ..inn r'Am vi Idd I am ah.. Tl i , .
vi.o vuuiiuuaiuuap. iua uuvrruor nopee
1 1 1 o I .naannrAa will I. a In l. n .. . n . . . n & i
. ..... v u " Miaou i(oac!rvt9 .UO
purity of tbe ballot-box. and deplores tbe faot
tbni a proposition is before Congress lo regulate
suilratte in all tbe States. Tbe Uovernor hopes
that Ibe State oourts will not be deprived of
the power of naturalization. Tne rnessuge
almo&t exclusively deals with State matters.
FROM EUROPE.
By Atlantic Cable.
London, Jan. 5. Telegraphic reports have
been received from Alexandria of an earthquake
in the neighborhood ofTabreez, a Per.ian city
ol about sixty thousand people, on Sunday last,
although tbe shocks are described as very
violent no serious disaster or loss of life Is so
far known to bave been caused by tbe pheno
menon. FtoKENCB, Jan. 5. The country Is now per
fectly tranquil. The recent disturbances caused
by the collection ot odious taxes were fomented
by the reactionists.
Hew York Stock Quotations, 3 p. 91.
Received by teleerapb from Ulendlnnlntr
Davis, Stock Brokers, No. 48 8. Third street:
n. i.uiiii rv. ioo; west, union Tel... 8.W
Ml "V am., ir 1 n i . i , .... . 9
- -. a. uu lu ia a. uo vievemuuiojetlOi
Ph.andKea. K 91
Toledo A Wab..
Mien. H. and LS.L. K. wi
M 11. fc St. Paul H..,
Vie. and Pitt. R.
Adams Kx press..
1 1'-
Pacino Mall 8. OO...H75.
New Tork Sloney aiarkeU
From the Jlerald.
"There are sad hearts asd empty oockMs to-night
among tba ficqueatsis of tbe buioK Bxoliaugs Cauaa
a heavy 'drop' In Ontrat. Tu. a mu may ba
grtat and not know It Is quite pons bl. Wueluer
Commodore Vitndarhtlt auovri that ba Is a great
man does not afJacl the fac ibat be Is on. A raporl
tbat he was saonally alck, tbat he had boaa
I brown from a alalgb, and rt.aiy Injured, ooojurad
up such gloomy prospects for tbe railway whloU
recognises uliu for Its bead ood chief that lis stock
took a tudden downward tarn, and w.s aoceisrated
In Its fall by olker disparaging ruuiers mora or less
lnflatBllal la tbelr t Hvct upon the market. It la
aid that one ofltia bent thlugs the great KitriRchll4
did befere dying was to direct his family and friends
to 'sell Lonibardy sharps abort.' well knowlnc tbat
blsileatb woi Id produce a pan lo In .bote securities.
Mr. Vanderbllt should be equally obllglug to hi
trlenaa, and give due no Ice or bis iutt-nuwd demise,
in order tbat nobody might be tasen unaware, with
a h.avy luad of Central on baud. The report ot tba
accident, for which there was ns loanuatlon, gave
the stock Its slrt downward. Tbe opening price
was lSk, from which It rapidly settled to 14..
Thence followed a rally to 16.X. a decline to
a lead Ion lo lta'.- and a return to 152. at tha
close in la evenlas. Tha ale-gUtUK toi-v bnvlug bsea
dlHt rovd, a report waa .el In clrcalatWn tnat aa
Irjuncilou bad been granted ov Judge Jraoa,at the
suit oi af r. Jenka. pii.llng some sort or aa es'oppel
on 'he scrip dividend lately declared by ibe Board of
Director?. Kumnrii, too, bad i. tbat Uovernor Uott.
man In bis lutaaaga luiended to take rrouml agaiu.t
lefiallKing Ibe couversloa of the scrip into stock.
When ail these were loilowtd oy a atnngeut
money market the load was too great tor
b'ar, and Uentral hd sunk at the close to
full seven per cent, from the opening prloe. It la
olfllcult to fathom me moMveiof the various ellnuee
who now control Wall siieet. This latest moveln
Central n av. Just as Ilk. ly as net. be anotber piece of
tra ey prelln inary to anilber rise. Tbe eliaue who
bold the stock areaUaopnlnied at tbe failure of tbelr
orlftlnal scheme lo send tbe prlne up to lie vlolnltr
efJiK). It ln.lgalfloaol tbat buyers to-dar are bluditta
H9 wllhtblriy days option.. When Central waa
going down Just previous to the deotaratloo or
the scrip dlvluaud a large bid or this kind was made
so apparently In ibe luiereet o the el'que tbat tbe
streeilaugb.dat It asavery ihla' attempt to bol
ster tbe lalllDg price. The device showed a Verv
profound knowledue of human nature as It exists In
Well street. A lew days after the street iaushed
the otter way. If prtvlons experience be any sulda
the Indications are ibat ihecllque effeoiad a break In
the market for the purpose of buying lo more of the
stock preparatory to the d.clara'loa or an additional
scrip dividend of twenty Ave per cenK mastug
hundred lo all and then unloading at tbe hlib oruii
which this action must bring aboul The utmost
for the luture Is very discouraging, anless Uie xeaort
lo some such step." -ess wey resor.
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