8 THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH- PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 18C9. M USUAL AND CSAMAI1C The City Amueunlii At thb Arch Daly's drama of A ah c XAghtning itlll continues to be tn attraotlori"J At ram Walnut the Christmas drama C1 The Orange Girl will be withdrawn after the present week, and on Monday next Mr. J. E. MeDonongh will produce BouoloaullM drama of After Dark, AT tub Tdeatri Comio,7e Oflenbaoh opera of "CO" was not produced last evening, owing to aome unavoidable delay In making the arrangements. It will, however, be performed tbla evening positively, for the benefit of Mr. J. C ?re?or7i Ml8B BQBan GUon wU1 PPear """"ey.' Mrs.ryne-GaUon a TdissBlanche Gallon as " Annette." and Mr. Thomas Whiffen a. -Franz." The PtorMM will commence wltn a new farce entitled An -Mr Gregory has exerted himself to make the Theatre Comlque a perfectly respectable, popu 1 jr. and attractive place of amusement, and we hope that a full house this evening will assure him that his efforts are appreciated. At the American the Chrlstmss panto mime of Jack the Giant Killer and a variety of Other attraction will be offered McEvoy's New UiDERNicoN" at Concert Hall is a very attractive exhibition, and the .VVrrJ. vpa-Rosa, who has just East from a very successful tou- m Cft,, Jomla and the Western Stales, (11 ye two oonoerU at Concert Hall on yednosday and Thursday evenings, Januty 13 s.nd 14. Madame Hosa will be assisted ,y Mr. Brookhouse Bow ler the English tenor; Slgnor Ferranti, baritone- Mr. Carl Bcvsa, violinist; Mr. Pattlsoa, pianist; Mr. George W. Colby, acoompanlst; and Mr. J. Levy, the celebrated cornet player. The Bale of tickets will commence on Monday next at Trnmpler's. ' CITY INTELLIGENCE. The Grbat Rink Opening. Last evening, according to announcement, the mammon akatlng rink at Twenty-nrst and Race streets was formally opened. The time was one of mirth, music, and pleasure. Although the statement was most positive that, regardless of the weather, the rink would be opened, many doubts prevailed that, owing to the unfinished state of the building and the rain which haj thawed all Ice during the fore part of the week, a fuitbcr postponement would be compelled. Hot deterred, However, by these mlsgivlugs, crowds of people began wending their way towards the place long before the ap pointed hour, and, on reaching there, the discovery that their doubts had no foundation in fact lent an aug mented enjoyment to the oocaslon. Without detailing the parts of the structure or describ ing its appearance, it Is sufficient to say that it Is moist substantially constructed, and covers an area of 48 b'Jt) square feet. It has a front on Kace street of 150 feet, and extends in depth on Twenty-first street about 300 feet. Tbeskatlng accommodations are most ample probably from one thousand to fifteen hundred persons bavlDg suuicieut iwm 10 sumo a The opening was a complete sucoess. A per feot multitude of visitors thronged the plaoo, and they Wre RH f tne better class of our copulation. Two flue bands were In attend ance the Rink was brilliantly Illuminated with ebb Jete, and was profusely deouraied with American nags, and trl-colored bunting. lhe chief attractions ol the evening consisted In an inaugural address by Colonel James Page and the skating of the celebrated Cana dians the Meagher Brothers. The former was listened to with attention and appreciation the latter watched with the keenest interest and delight. . , . . About 8 o'clock Colonel Page was Introduced to the Immense crowd assembled by J. R. Heed, Esq., and after the veteran skater "had received a warm welcome at the hands of those assembled, he mad9 a characteristic and enter taining Hnppnh. durlnir which be gave acora- piehenslve history of the art of skating In this Jlty and advertea to his own personal reml- Btscences as a skater. He sketched the career of prominent Philadelphia skaters during iha mist imarterof a century aud over, and gave some valuable advice and seasonable hints to young skaters. He spoke at some length on the advantages of skating rluks, and traced their career In this country. He paid a Blowing tribute to the skill of tbe Meagher Brothers as skaters, and congratulated the Philadelphia publio on the inoreased facilities presented to them for exercise In the graceful gnu lnviKuranus niiuieiiug. a nor tha oThiiiiilon of the Menaher Brothers ire was sneedily covered with ladies and f entlemen, who passed the balanceof the even cg In skating. Rlwvnon of Officers. At a meeting of ,u tunnUMnn for tbe Relief of Disaoled Fire men, the following officers were elecLed to serve lor the ensuing year: President, George W. Tryon; Vice-President, Marshall Garrigues; Treasurer, w . a. tsoegor; Beoretary , K. D. Yates; Assistani (secretary, w. j PaifjnA r.miyiitfoof Wavs and Means Messrs W. H.Bouder. W. J. Pasooe. D. B. Baker, George W. Dull. E. S. Talmaue, w. A. Seeger. Investments-MeBsrs. Daniel K. Murphy, Hnrrleues. W. T. Butler, Jacob 11. lx. John Souder, Joseph K Lyndall, H. L. 8 nifiSElMessrs. W. C. Vlnyard. W. Y. Cmp- iwiil U. M. Dorsohelmer, 8. B. Savin, w. B. 11. Sit!- v. n VaiH. R. v. Morrell. "vitiations and Penalties Messrs. K. D. vhm W. Y. Camnbell. li. B. Talmage, W. O. Burial Lots-Messrs. W. T. Butler, Daniel It. s ur T PaunnA. Auditors-Messrs. Jacob H. Lex. W.J. PaBcoe, V. K, Mnrpuy. The Pbess Club. At the meeting of the vmh rinh resterday afternoon, Mr. WaU u . w. . .r.- ,"aiiri an fhv entitled "A Journal. istlo Holiday," In which a variety of questions relatlBa to lournallstlo work and the interests of lournallbm were touched upon. The essay ave rise lo an animated debate, m whioti par Dclnated Messrs. William V. McKean, Thomp son Westcott. Btephen N. Winslow. F. Shep. SSdVj. U Rlngwalt, W. M. Runkle and Wll flam J. Clark, Jr. The meetings of the Press Club are interesting and valuable, as they fur i uta nnnortunlties for a general In- ilrMianaa of Ideas about matters relating to their nrofesBinn, which could aoareelybe dls :..niih trot in the columns of the news- Da Ders. There was a full attendance yesterday ifternron. The next essay will be read by Thrimnson Westcott, Esq., of the Hunday Dif patch. Ah Improvement. The imperative demands of an It creasing nusiness uaveuuugeu wonu. in. MsiarirnA & (3o.. oaoer manufac turers, to move from thdr present location on io.Ar street tr their new and substantial no. 20 S. Sixth street ana 11 Do- oatur street, where, with Inoreased facilities, ZzVt hJtmr meet the wants of the trade. By the erection of their buildings, which have inrontage of 40 feet and depth of 173 feet, one of the old landmarks, with lis associations, the i-iimmerclal Hotel, has been removed. Honored tnUMCtS by lhe learned and great. It could not ' ..i" . !h marnh of lmorovement. and. iTv manv of Its contemporaries, It had to bow lihead to the dust; and whilst we might regret to destroy pleasant memories, we would bid God-speea lo Bamnw"'" a Wnuir op Art. There Is now on ex hibition at the new art gallery of G. felman. atlle painter, which will doublless receive the attenilondue Its merits from our artists and MinoiiMnn Mr. Pelman has a fine assort unt ninn. nil Miniinm. nhromos. enuravlngs, plate glass mantel and pier mirrors, In gold, vntiewood. end walnut frames of the newest patterns, best material, and superior workman- Omahized. The Fifteenth Section Bohool oard was organized on Monday evening, by tbe unanimous election of John Pearoe as Xaldenlano vawrivs o. waxrett as Hecretary. THE STATE REVENUE. Additional Items of Interest Concerning the iJontrlbntleno of Philadelphia Below we give Items of Interest, In addi tion totbose presented yesterday, concerning tbe amount of revenue contributed by the city -f Philadelphia towards the support of tbe Bl't Government, rs shown by the Audltor Uent.'" report for the year ending November 30. The aroonnts eontrlbnted by the various r.Mlroads having termini In tbe oily do not all com ot ol the pneketa of our residents, but a very considerable portion of them do. THE ORBAT RAII.WATS. The following amounts were contributed by the railroad companies named:. u u 1LIL 111,08 9J376 12,827 ......... Il,r00 22,794 11 ! ISD" 16.1 M 7 if t ., H 3,291 T4 cli 5 Fnin'aCen'ra' pbllad'a Wll. and Unit. U9 3C1 1421.023 117 M.293 1760,280 15,921 450"- 2.988 44,292 .'4'i Pbllada and Reading., Pbllada aud Trenton.. North 1'enn . l'lillad'a. Ofr i.Wl 1 ,663 81 79 10.270 7,112 1 074 inantuWD, ste 145 2 190 rn ilad'a BBU W ( hester... Phllad'a and l.91 Bait. Central CITY PASSENGER . ILWAVS. The amounts cout.rlh I'nFseriKer Kallways follows: (d bv the various City dAtlug the yoar were as i'hlmdelr.ht',-'(' K'eventh streets) $5373 18 1 sircetr - City (Chesnut and Walnut nml 01'1 U,?. - r:ua 1'blrd streuis 8273 01 feixtb sireet) fjymfl Hestonville (Arch, It . and Vine) vvUif Thirteenth and Fifteenth streets fiJSS: Glrard College V$, Oreen and Coutes st reels law w Oermsntown (Fourib and Klghth streets).. J 0 1 her roads - I8I0 tu Total- - 529.061 46 TUB LOCAL INSURANCE COMPANIES. The amounts contributed by the home Insu ranee companies, as tax on corporation slock and net earnings, were as follows: American Fire..... $3 00i) American Life and Trust - 4,007 Anthracite..... 243 Enterprise 1,300 Fidelity Ins. Trust unit Safe Deposit 943 County of Philadelphia. 6!)M Franklin Fire 14.100 Olrard Fire and Marlce 1335 OirardLlfe 10.58 North America 8241 Htate of Pennsylvania 1700 Mechanics' - 627 Pennsylvania Fire ..n 14.406 Pennsylvania Life 20,304 Philadelphia Fire - 208 Provident Life 911 Rellanre 8.736 Kprlog Garden File 1.200 Union Mutual - 879 Mutual Fire Assurance 910 Mu'ual Fire Insnranco 207 Philadelphia Contrltutlonship for Insu rance of Donses 2,005 Alleviation op Prison Miseries. On Friday evening next, at hair pst 7 o'clock, the "Phila delphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Publio Prisons" will hold a meeting at the As sembly Building, corner of Tenth and Chesnut streets. Several distinguished gentlemen will address the meeting in defense of the Pennsyl vania system of prison discipline. Among the speakers expected to be present are Judge Strong, ex-Governor Pollock, Joseph R. Chand ler, and Key. Dr. Bendlo. Till? MoYAMENSINO SolTP SOCIETY. Tu 18 In- Rtltutlon. located at Eighth ana Marriott trtH will commence oouratlons on Monday next. Its managers uisiriouieu last year ovuu nnnnrin of cam meal. 'J Dounas 01 oreau RiinnlYlDiz 1350 adults and children. Donattous win lie inaiiKiuiiy reririveu uy iiiu ricsiuouL Robert Grafl'tn, No. 637 Pine street, and John Pierce, Treasurer, jyo. hib a. wixm Bireei. A Bctteu Thibf. A colored man named Charles Hart lives at Thirteenth and Bedford streets. Yesterday be passed along South street, and seeing a lot of but ter which looked very templing, be appropriated ine same to nis own use. A nollceman noticed the theft and arrested Hart, who. after a hearing before Alderman MO'fow, was committed for trial. HELD Wlllian man In Held for a Fdrthkr IIbariko. Last night m McCracktn Lot Into a nuarrel with a tavern at Twenty-second and uoaton streets. It Is alleged that he strucs ine indi vidual over the head wlin a puoner, lnnicum; .Bvpre lnmries. jne oneutier was arresieu uron the charge, and tieiu lor a iuriner neanng by Alderman i'anconsT. Rohbery op a Shoe Store. Last night the ohfiBBtore of Andrew .1. Uhew. on atoyamen sing avenne, below Christian, was entered and robbed of 300 pairs of ladles' shoes, valued at 7M An entrance was etfeoled by prying open a back gate and then cutting out a panel In a rear door, ciQ arresis were miuw, Pawkbbokbbs' Licrnses. -The Mayor Las Issued licenses to tbe following pawnbrokers since last report: ueorne w. Kenarink, Jr., v llro.. uoueoeriy is Aii-iveown.i.iosepn aieaeni I.ae Sellers, Kendrlck it Bro., Henry A. Jones, M. StevenHon, anu woiiBMro. Fbightened Off. About half-past eleven o'clock last night the bulk window of the store No. 1212 Sonih street was broken into, but be'ore the thieves could gain admittance they were frightened on Dy the police of tnebaven teenin aisirici. Awaiting ak Owner. Seven hundred pounds of railroad lion await anownoratthe Harbor Police Station. It was found at Mead s'reet wharf, and tbe thieves who had depo sited It there made their escape In a small boat. Stealing Foks. Oeoree W. Paee, a lad of fourteen years, went Into Swartz's store. No. Ii05 Arch street, and helped himself to a set of furs. Page was detected in ine act, was followed and arrested. lie will bavo a hearing at the Central Police Station this afternoon. Fire. About 1 o'clock this morning; a fire broke out In the back bulldlnv of tbe residence of Mr. Ricbard Alton, .1905 Rockdale street. The flames being discovered In time, were ex tinguished belore any great aamage nau neon done. Dwelliko Kntebed. The residence of Mr. Horace J. Smith, on George's Hill. Falrmount Park, was entered Inst night and robbed of silverware and clothing. Tbe thieves madeood their escape. Stole a Hah. Mary Smith, who says she has no home, helped herself yesterday to a bam from a butcher's stall, near hscouu ana Callowblll streets. The accused was arrested and held to ball by Alderman Toianu. Stealing a Piece of Calico. Yesterday a colored boy named William MoKeenan stole a piece of cat loo from a store at Fifteenth and Market streets. He was arrested and commit ted by Alderman swift. DitiCHABG ed. Joseph Carles, who was ar rested for an alleged assault upon Thomas VV. Welsh, bad a further hearing before Alderman Massey on Tuesday, and was honorably dis charged. Man Dkowned. An unknown man walked overboard and was orowm-d at Chesnut street wharf, last night, ins hotly nas not ooen re covered. No Appointments. No appointments on the police foroe were announced this A. M. Notice toBhippbbs. Tbsloe embargo bslng for the present removed, tbe steamers of the Pblladel pbla, Rlcbmosd, and Norfolk, and Wasblngton, and Alexandria lines will resume their regular trips, leaving on Saturday neit, and every Saturday there after, unless prevenieojiyuejcej FOR RENT. IT O R RUNT. 1'IIEMUSES, Ko. 809 CHESNUT SL jrOB BTORK OB OWICR, ALHO. OPTICKH AND LARGE BOONS SOjtablS WEDPING INVITATIONS, ENGRAVED IN tbe rawest and heat manner. V. 108 OH KHN HT HIT 1869. D I A B I B 8. FOIITY DIFFEREfT 1869. BTTLKS OF DIARIES. NOVELTIES IN WED DINO AND PARTY INVITATIONS. PAPJCR and XNVJCLOP already atsmped, Id boxes, J. tin ERD, 10 It 4m Wo. 921 BPRTNO OAWDEW Btrsnt. SNYDER & CADWALLADER, fcnoica wikks, WHI8KIBS. finANtrffi: Im ported ALES, CHAMPAGNE. OIOAU5, Eta, IN LARGE OR SMALL "iOANTlriBB. 12151mp Ko. sa ARCIt HTRF.RT. y.cW PUBLICATIONS. j K W II O O K K S. T1IK LAST PASSOVF.R. A Harmony of tbe Kvangellsts. A.n acomnt of the closing incidents In the life or Jesus C hrist, our fassoverj mowing ino veroai Har mony ol vlieioiir uonpei nrrnve, urrniiueu bv John 1C Whitney. lUmo., cloth extra. Price, $1. GOLDEN LINKS: ou," TnououTS FOR THE HOURS. Hours are golden links. Grid's token, Reaching Heaven; but one by one Take them, lest tbe cbain be broken Kre the pilgrimage be done." A. A. PROCTER. Sannra 21 mo., cloth extra, t-ilt or red edizes. Piice, fl 25. THE COTTAOli Y THE LAKE. Translated from the Gorman bv Miss It. IL Scblvuly. "This volume will suoply a want In our Sin day School Libraries. Characterised by all that makes tbe 'Schonberg-Cotta Family' so uni versally attractive." l6mo.,neatclotu. Prloe.fl. Publish d bv CLAX1UN. REMSnN & H AFKELFINQER, iNos. 810 and Ml MARKET Street, 17tbstu8t Philadelohla. M A(JAZINE9 FOIt 1809. 1869, 18C9. 1869. 33') T. B. PETERSON A BROTH KRS. PUBJLIRHF.Rrt AND tOOK8KLLKRjl, fnlu&ur.LrlllA. r A-. will receive subanrip. Ions (or tbe Magazine at pnb juners' prices, ana aeiiver rberu to any anclrea la Pblladeipbla, or send them b mall lo any direction on receipt ot tbe price. I'KTEHHONB' MAO A ZtNB. Price 12 a year. I40DS Y'8 M AO AZIN Pries $i a year. HARrKRS MAO vZINli.. . Pdce (4 a year. A T LA N TIC WtNTHLV Prlc II a year. LlPPINCOTl'8 MAS AZIMK. .I'rlc t a year. LFLIK'S MAGAZINE l'rliw l a year. BobscrlpliODS can commence wltn any number. and are payable In advance. All books pnbllflbed are for sale br us the moment they are Issued from the prPBB. Call in person or send forwbatevpr books yon wut. to the Cbeap Book leiling aud PubllshlnK Rntabll-hment of J. jj. rsiKitMuna bhuiuehi. No. 806 CHliSNUT t.. PblladRlpnla. Pa. Wholesale ordnrs from the Irrda or Dnbllc llnrarlpa filled t low prices. U4p CARPETINGS, ETC. R E M L. HOWE, EUST0N & CO., CAnrTs, conoN goods, etc. etc., (Late at No. 630 Market street), HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR NEW STORE, No. 18 South SIXTH Street AND 9 DEC AT UK STREET, Ko. Six Doors fiom Market Street, 17 3trp West Side. AUCTION SALES. (i'OT- additional Auctions tte the SevetJh Pagf Y B. WCOIT, JH., SCOTT'S ART GAL, LKRY.Ko.lU2U CHEhjNUr bt Pa. adelphla SPECI SALE OF MOJKRV PAINTINGS. Vo Tliursrtuy and i'rlilny Bvenlug', Jan 7 and 8. at Hi o'clock, at Scott's Art Gallery, No. Hi2 I'Uesnul street, will oe sold without reserve, a collection of modern palnilnKs.all elesanny 'rumed, comprising landscnpe, river, and muuututn vle.va, uli by arlistsof acknowkdgtd reputation. bPECIAL BATE OP BUST QUALITY TRIPLE B1LVER-PLATKD WAKJS. On Friday Murn'ng, 8th Inst., t H o'clock, at Mcott'e Art Gllery, No, 1020 Cbtsnut street, will be sold a lull and general ashorimentot best quality irlple silver-plated warn, comprlslus tea sets, urus, cake baskets, salvers, cas tois, etc. e.c. 1 7 2t AMUSEMENTS. for additional Amutemmti tee Third Page. T II E 11 jE N N li R C II GRAND BAL MASQUE WILL TAKE PLACE O.f JANUART 14, 186!), AT TUB AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MUdIC Price of subscription 5 admitting a gentlemen n.t on. lady. Addrfoual lady'a ticket, ,l eaca. oEboI lois' tli keis, Wceniseaob. ' "c'a- Tlckttls ol admliiHlun. D subscrlntlnn . obtained of lhe following uiemburs aud tl. manager!)-. "' wiiuam j. uorsimann, jui .tilth and ChHF streets. I .ueroeri, rnq., conns ana Hce streets A. II. Relchuubacb, Nu. 11130 chesnut siruoL Mark K.Muckl, Ledger Olllce. llarmanus NeD. Bantom, above BlzthstranL R.T. bcbmldi, No. 610 Arch street. " Louis Tourny, No. 817 M. becond street, U, A. bobwaiE, No, 1006 tlhesnut street. A. J. GlHSl No. 607 N. Mtcond street. Cbarlts J. ltoib. No. 214 New street. A. Welbenmayer, fifth aud UUerry streets. Lee fc Wslker, Ni. 71 C'beenut street. Dr. J. B. Howard UlitlriKe. Tblriv ihlrd and MirV.i streelN, West Pblladeipbla. A. juergemnaiur, a. w. corner r uuria ani Kace, Hcbaeler A Koradl, corner Fourth aud Wood. A. (J. Fents. No. 10 Utrawberry streek George F. Beokert. No IKi Ubesnut street. C. W. A. Trumpler. No. 616 Cbeaoul strest. Lor en debnare. No S Buk street. News btand. Continental, Mr. Covert. UA Le Bubna, Cbeanut street. 17 7t FLOUR. QHRISTMA8 PRESENTS. Tbe best and most suitable Present for a friend oi tbe needy Is a barrel ol our "J. H. WELCH" FIKST PREMIUM FLOUR, and a bag or half barrel BTEB LINO'H "MOUNTAIN" BUCK WHEAT UAL, war ranted superior te any In tbe market. Constantly on band the best assortment ot dlfferen Drands or FLOUR, INDIAN, and RYU ILEAL HOPS, etc. GEORGE F. ZEIINDER, llZUmtfrp roilUTH AND VINENT. p A Ell I L Y fLOUR, In lots to suit UROCEItS, or bj the Slngl Uarrel, Tor sale by J. EDWARD ADDICK8, Ko.1230 MARKET Street, 10 8m4p PHILADELPHIA. RODGERB' AND WDHTENHOLM'3 POCKE1 KNI VBM, Pearl and .Blag Handles, of beautiful Blllnb. KOUUtatU' and WALK A BUTCH KK'H KA ZOKH, and tbe eelebrated LKXJOULTJUl HAZOJI bCIfcBOKH of tbe finest quality, baton, Knives, ttclsaora, aud Table Ontlery Ground ana rouHneq, at r. m a I'n.i it an. Ota, ixo i a Heat. below umudw ssb DEAFNEB8. EVERY INSTRUMENT THAT anletuM and skill bava Invented la aaalat tbS bearing la every degree of deafneaa; also, Ueaplra tors: also, urauoau'S rateni uruiones, superior to any others in nae, at r. m au jtliLA a. no, ius tJUtTit Mi eat, below Umsaua, Jbtpt THIED EDITION EXECUTED. William N. Woelley Expiates the Murtfcr of Ilartshorne Flenilng on the Scaffold. Feme Insich tho Jail Lat Interview Between iPather and Bon. FROM NEW JERSEY. Special Despatch to The Sventng Telegraph. Pardon Refused. Freehold, Jan. 7. Governor Ward refused to grant the application made by ex-Governor l'aiker to convene the Court of Pardons for the purpose of considering the propriety of com muting the sentence of William N. Woolley, who was convicted of tbe murder of Hartshome Fleming, to Imprisonment for life. Conse quently the outraged law of New Jersey was vindicated at noon to-day by the execution of the prisoner Woolley. Tbe llanirlng- tcolc place In the jail yaid, and was witnessed ly about five hundred people, who had cards of admission granted to them by Sueriir Patter, son. There were but few people cougregnted outklde the prison walls; In fact, If one were passing the Jail he wonld not have suspected that anything unusual was transacting. The Prisoner's I.nst Night. Tfce prisoner passed a quiet nlirut.and up to retiring was attended by the Rev. A. S. De.tley, KpUcopallan, and Kev. J. U. Brooks, Metho dist. lie Declare Ilia Innocence. Be arose at an early hour this morning aad partook heartily of breakrast. He then read awhile, and was again waited upon by his spiritual advisers. Last night a number of gen. tlctnen visited him in his cell and hold a short conversation with lilm. He relaiod his former associations, that he was prepared to die, and that he knew nothing about the shooting of Fleming, and that if be did shoot him he never so intended, lie also detailed a short narrailve of his life. The MierllPn Preparation. BnerllT Paltersou, who is but a new hand, having only taken his seat in November last, made the most ample preparations for the exe cution. The prison walls being low, he had a series of boards nailed on top, so that no one could witness the scene from without. He ereoted the Instrument of death, which con sists of the weight and pulley, yesterday, and then submitted it to a test. The Scaffold. This same Instrument has been used twice before; In 18U8 James P. Donnelly was executed for tbe murder of a man named Moses, at the Heaview House, at the Highlands, N. J.; aud in 1863 Peter E. Siocurn was hung, for the murder of his wife, at Long Branch. The Meeting Between Father and Hon. About 10 o'clock this morning the prisoner was walled upon by his son and two sons-in- law, the first time they have seen him In about thirteen yeats. They remained with him until he was taken to the scatlbld. They had a con versation togetoer, after which the Rev. Messrs. Dealey and Brooks continued the religious rites. The meeting between the father and son was indeed most affecting, notwithstanding the estrangement of so many years. Tho sons-la law are fine-looking, aud their dress betokeut that they are socially far above their doomed father-in-law. Proceeding to the NcntTold. At half past 11 o'clock Sheriff Patterson mtl fled the prisoner that the hour for his proceed. log to the scaffold had arrived. Woolley, after a short prayer, arose from the bench and left the cell, supported by bis spiritual advisers. Tbe procession being formed, headed by Sheriff Patterson, it moved slowly from tnejall throngh lhe main building into the yard, over wUcu there was a thick ooatlng of ice. Over this a pathway of ashes had been formed, so that walking was rendered oom paratlvely essy, Prior to leaving the cell the noose and cap were placed on Woolley, and his aims were pinioned on arriving at tbe scaffold. 1 he final Scene The Death Warrant. Sheriff Patterson then read the death war rant. The prisoner bade good oye to his son, sons-in-law, tbe clergymen, Sheriff, and ex. Sherlll Butpben. who assisted the Sheriff in his nnpleasantduly. Two minutes after he had been placed on the scaffold the noose was affixed to the rope aud the cap drawn over his face. In almost a second, tbe rope sustaining the weight was cnt, and Woolley was Iluntfo . After dangling for about fifteen minutes, the body was examined by lit, Vought, assisted by several physicians, and life being pronounced extinct, tbe body was lowered and put into a coflln. FROM BALTIMORE. Special Detpatch to 2Vi Evening Telegraph. HALT1HOKE, Jan. 7. Tho C'ase of John Clare, who was convloted a year ago oi the niuider of Mr. Grove, formerly of Vat- iihIr. Fa., and now in jail unuer sentence or death, is at present uudergotng argument' in tbe Court of Appeals, at Annapolis, on a writ of error. If the prisoner's pisa is sustaineu ue will be liberated after three years' Imprison ment; If not, as It was an outrageous murder, hanging is certain. Uovsrnor Nwunn has nearly recovered f rom;pneutnon'a,and hopes to attend Governor Howies' Inauguration nuxt Wednesday. mm Kn ilantpMhireltepubl lean Convent Ion Concokd. Jan,7. The Republican State Con vention met here to-day. Governor Uanioan was chosen chairman, aud made a lengthy ad dress. Onslow Stearns was chosen as candi date for Governor by acclamation, lie brlttly addressed tbe Convention, reluming thaugs for the honor conferred. Fatal Accldeut. Boston, Jan. 7. Yesterday afternoon a large wheel in the Boston Kolllug Mill. Cambridge, buist wlilie In rapid motion, killing Henry Patthett and Alfred Sherwood, and badly In. luring Patrick Couroy, all of whom were em ployed in the mill. Latest Markets by Telearraph. Nbw Yokic, Jd. 7 Cotton onil at 27 cts. Floor easier; ialra oi uco t bis. at ytsierday'a prices. Wheat dull. I Corn Coll; sales of (V UK) buebels at Sao )(Stl l0. OaU doll; salts of 16 (00 bnfusls at 75W7SC. Heef oolet. fork lirw. Lard iltm at iylac. Whisky qIULTTWOB. Tan. 7 Cotton lets firm; mUdllng op lands 26 c. Flour quiet and unobaused, tboagb a belter ftsilog prevails. Wneat tlrmer; sales ol prima to cbolts red at 2 6t; lair lo gond. l-7(i(i'0O. Corn Him; prime white afloat. HUnHlia.i yellow, Misttlo. Hate doll at eiKoIHo. Kye firm at ssfcjsoo. Pors firm at ' fiaeon actls; rib sides. 170.; dear do l7,o.; shoulders, H(flH0 Harrn.l9q Lard tirm atlUo. Bblp News. Fobtskss Ifoaaoit. Jan. 7. Passsd on for Balti more, barqurt, U. A. Martball. from Troon A Nlolio's, Liverpool; 'ldo, from Port Talbut; Haonsh Mrle. from Liverpool. Knss, eappblre. from Loodouderry; Komanee, from Nevtsa.a Passed out; baruua Maine, fur Liverpool; 11. 11. MulbaiL llrlg Alfred DUopra. f cbooner Valeria, for West Indies, llrlg Maggie, for Portg JtticO. FOURTH EDITIOIS The Alaska Frands Invcstlgation-Dc-. bate on the Tariff Kill and Flnan cial Qacstlon The Uira d Will Case In the Supreme Court. FROM WASHINGTON. Qpeetnt Despatch to The Evening Telegraph. WAsnntoTON, Jan. 7. The Committee on Public Expenditures resumed their Investigation of the alleged Alaska frauds this morning, and examined Mr. Painter, correspondent of tbe Philadelphia inquirer. Painter testified that he bad not re. eelved sny money from the Alaska fund: that be hsd heard numerous statements about money having been paid, and tuat be believed the whole tblug was a "Job" from beginning to end. lie refuted the statement alvmt the moDpy, to the extent of several hundred thou ssnd dollars being paid out of the Treasury to parties connected with tbe Alaska lobby. The Committee baa summoned Mr. Martin Tetrson, who hss a list of the parties who it is alleged received money from the Alaskajoo. The Committee on Reconstruction had a meetlos to-day and examined several witnesses relative to the condition of affairs in Mississippi. Tbe Ways and Means Committee had Moorliend's Titrlfr Itlll under consideration this moruing. aud deoided to allow l lie tariff bill to remain in the Com ralttee of tbe Whole, and when it comes un for oiiBldciatlon to propose amndmeuts with a view f malnrliiK such a bill ns the House tblnss proper. Tbe Republic n Senatorial csuras was held this mornlna, for the purpose of considering what action, If any, shall be had on the Financial (tnrstloii. The debate took a very wide ruug?, and lasted til) 12 o'clock, when a motion was made to ad jnnrn, which was carried, with the understand ing that tbe subject wonld be resumed at the next meeting A resolution was proposed set ting forth Hint the honor of t he Government required tbat the Five-twenty bonds should be rtdeemed In gold. .Tbe House Postal Committee beard a number of steamship men from New York and BoBton favorable to the bill before the committee establishing an American line of steamers between New York and Liverpool. These gentlemen demonstrated clearly that any number of vessels that might be required conld be constructed within one year for the pnrpose of establishing said line. The Ulrard Will Cnsn was resumed in the Supreme Court this morn ing, Cbarles lugersoll commencing the argu ment for tbe heirs and ngainst the cltv of Philadelphia. It is thought his argument will occupy most or tbe day. J. K. JHoorehrsd, the defeated candidate for Senator In Pennsyl vania, appeared in his seat this morntng. lie was surrounded by members for some time, receiving condolence over bis defeat. Moore bead says be would have bad the Senatorshio. bad it not been for tbe L-eglelaluie belug bought np by the Cameron interest, FORTIETH COiNHBKSS-TlilRU SESSION Senate. Warhinbvon. Jan. 7 Tbe Preu'dent laid before tbe Senate a communication Iro.i lbs Secretary of tbe Interior, trausr Ut-Dg a letter from the Co aim 1 1 slomroi Indian Affairs In legardlolbe latelndlau battle. Mr. Wl'llams (Oregon) presented tbe msmorislof tbe Lc'fctelallve Atseit.bly or Idaho lor tbe establish ment cf an tuny t nice there. Inferred lo tbe Com mltteaoo tlnanoe. Mr. Fessebdsn (Ue.) presented tbs memoilalofa laige numberof Kpiacopal clerKyman far tbe enact' mrnt ot a law for'dudlug, under heavy penalties, be carr) Ins oi petroleum in public paBBegar couvey ances. Pelerred. Alto, ibe remonstrance of a Bear Admiral n1 O'her uava oflicera aalnt the paastgof tbe oil! to reorgcnlr.e the medleai departu.eut of ibe Navy, lie lerreo to the Committee on Naval Affair. Mr.Corbett (Oreuon) preasnted a putition for the eztcnnluu oi Ibe Pacific Kallroad to Paget Hound, He'erred toCommlltaeon Pacltlc R Iroal. Mr. Cockling (N. V.) prisented the protest of cltl seus of New ork againHt tbe Hi u-e bill fixing 'he nuty on copper, etc.. and proiojlcg a substitute. Blrre d to Committee on Klnanc. Mr. Nye (Nevada) Intrnduced a bill to facilitate tolegraph eoromnnloatlon between tbe Kattero and Weaiern continent which was referred to tbe Com mittee on Cooimerca. Mr. Conklli a (N. Y.) preiented a petition of tobsoco andsnull' dealers or rjilca. New York, nsKiug 'be ante dlecount upon stamps purchasml tor u-e Id that buvlress as Is allowed upon those use! la oiner branches of business. Beferred to Committee on Finance. Mr. Trumbull (111.), from tbe Committee oo the Jn d:cary, reported, and recommended tbs Indefinite pc atponement. ot tbe tollowlus: A bill. In part exe cution ol section 4 artlcla of tbe Constitution; a bill to tasilllate tbedecltlou ofqueitlons In conflict be tween ibe United htatfa and tbe Biates by the su preme C urt of Ibe ODited B'.ate-; ajolut reolui.ln for Ibe tavnieLt of claims of loyal cltlzsus of tbs Lnl'.ed Hi ale. The Ho line bill to extend tbe Jurlsd ctlon of tho frobate Court and justices or ine reacein Idaho and Montana, which, accordingly, were luduilolioly post poned. oumrtlonof Mr. Kdmunds (Vt.) the Benate tok up tbe til' . tniroduced by him, 10 prevent the holding of civil t fllce by military oil! tier, and to prevent the b Idlsg ol mo thai oue ottlce at the n.e time. It ptovldes thst no person shall hold, nor shall he receive a salary or compe-iatlon for performing the duties of more tban one oUloa or place of trust or E?oflt under the Constitution and law "I the United taifsat I he same time, whether such oillce or place he rlvll. niilliary. tr naval: and tbat auy parsoa vli lailng ibis provision shall be deemel to have vacated tbe i.Ulce which te holds at the lime of the a c- taroe of iheolher. Mr. a. Imcs (Iowa) desired nme explanation of the bill, ecd ibe I ecessiiy for Us enactmen-. Hs unuer s'ocd Ibe existing law to (r jblblt tbe boldlog of two ollices at the same time. Mr. K laniDos (Vc ) replied that tbe existing law d d net irolilblt the payment ol tbs salaries of two offices to tli same person where each salary Is less lhau I'ee, aud be thought It emlnnatly proper aol Iniporiatit that eacb rarmrnt should be forhlddau. 7 be Mil. be eald.was sot Intend! lo ad'ect ad Interim a Pi olataieiiia. X 1 41 II. .7 tl I iiriprTsriiintiirrill Hr.lvtll. H.). on leave, offered a resolution dl rectlt g lbs Committee on Irlutlng m Invatlgate tbe tallouery contract of tbe Interior Department, aud to rei ort what articles bave been lurn shed as sta Dreary, the manner In which such supplies have been furnished, whether any articles bave been pro cured In vl laili-n of law, etc.. aod directing the rWcretaryot the Interior to nuspeud all furtber pay ments for stationery until furiber action by tbe House. After soms remarks by Mr. Kla showing tbs ex travagant price paid for stationery by the Iulorlor Uepaiinietu, tbe rt solution was adopted. Tbe House took tip the bid reported yesterday from the ( oma.lnep on Naval A lia rs to reorganise and Increase the efficiency of lb Medical Department of tbe navy. . . . After a brief discussion by Messrs Stevens, Archer, Eelley, and bpaldlng. lbs bill was. on motlou of Mr. kn.Mi.. i&ia i,n eha Labia. Yeas S4. navs 63. The Hueaker ureseu'ed oommuuloatlo'as from the Berratarv of the Interior aud Attorney-General, In renlv lo an solution of Iha House, stall' K that no aimfnniinn nan hamadala tbeloroaof their reioeo tlve drpatlmanis, or In the compensation ot tbe "MPr.Bank (Mas ). freni t- Committee on Foreign A flair, repor.ad a bill to pay to tbe widow of Jame WiIhob. late Minister to Venezuela, one quarter's alary ol ber late husband. After aa explanation by Mr. Banks the bill was ptitad. Maine Legislature. AUGUSTA, Jan. 7. The Legislature, in Joint convention to-day, elected for Secretary ol State Franklin M. Brew, of Brunswick; Attorney-General, William 1. Frye, of Lewlston; Adjutant General, John O. Caldwell, of Ells worth; Land Agent, Parker P. Burleigh, of Lin pens. Ail are the present incumbents. QANKRUPT STOCK OP DRY GOODS, Bought at the Auction Sale January 7, 1869, by order of Assignees, A LAKE STOCK OF SUNDRY DRY GOODS, Which will be arranged Tor Retail Sales by 10 o'clock Friday Morning CUmVEN ST0DDAUT & BROTHER, HON. BO,a, AND 45 N.MECOND STBEET, 17 ABOVK WILLOW. FIFTH EDITION THE LATEST NEWS. Fight Between "White and Colored Troops-Illness of John JHnor Botts-JLccident to Cyrus W. Field FROM WASHINGTON. Movement of Ucneral Grant. 9jnrtal Detpateh lo The Evening Telegraph. Washington, Jan. 7. General Grant gies to Baltimore In about Un days to attend the meeting of the Peabody Institute. Illusan of J. Minor Rotta. John Minor Bol.ts is reported to be lying dan gerously ill at bis reelc'enoe InCulpeper, Vu. Dtitpatch to the Attociated Preu. Advices from Admiral IIofT. Washington, January 7. A desputch was received this morning at the Navy Department fiom Kear-Admiral lloir, commatidlng tha North Atlantic Squadron, dated Fiag-ship Con tocook, Havana, January 1, whlcu ssys tbat that vessel Is in exce. lent condition. It Is his desire to vlsltoiher points of tbe command in his flag ship, but the Consul-General reports that tho excitement continues on shore. The Gettysburg was employed In convoying tha CHble steamer betweeu Key Wst aud Havana. The l'enobscot was cruising on the coast of Oo'ombla and Venezuela; the Yantlo la sta lloneu at Aspluwall. During tbe early part of December she conveyed the Hon. Caleb dish ing to Carthsgena. The Nlpslo was cruising in 11m j lien waters. Noiihtor Htewurt to-day received a telegram, liifortnliiK blm that be had been unanimously nominated In tbe Union callous for re-election to the Henste of tho United Biates from Nevada, 'lhe Legislature consists of 6tf members, of whom 9 only are Democrats. The Senatorial Nomination. Special Despatch to The Evening Telegrapn. Hakhishurq Jan. 7. As was anticipated la the despatch published in The Evening Tjelb ghapii of Tuesday, the caucus of Republican members of tbe Legislature met at 8 o'clock yesterday, and nominated Hon John Baott of Huntingdon for United mates Beuator. All tue other candidate were withdrawn, with the tbe exception of the Hou. Benjamin Harris ttieustei, for whom lion. M. B Liowry of Krle voted. For several days past nearly all of tha csndl lates have been here. Tbe absence of Mr. Brewster was noticeable, and whs known to be intentional. He anticipated just stion a com bination as hus tisen plHce, aud wus unwilling to be a party to any of General Cameron's ar raiigtuients. Ue authorizes tue st. lenient tbat he Lias no part or loi lu tue nomination. Of Mr. Hcotl little is kn iwn except lhaihe was In tha legislature some six je-ats ago. Lie Is said to be sd estimable luttn iind goud lawyer, bat is certainly not tbe choice of any proportion of the people of tbe titaie. Great disappointment Is fell and and exuieKsed here at the result, and Intimations of disgust are also aDueurinir In oi her portions of toe -time. FR OM NEW MEXICO. Fight Iletween White and Colored Troops. St. Locis, Jn. 7 A Santa Fe despatch of January 0 reports an affray between the white and colored troops stationed at Central City, near Pinos Alios. Two white and three oolored soldiers weie killed, and a large nnmber wounded. The tiluioully occurred at a ball given by tbe white troop. Tbe negroes claimed tue right to dance, which was refused, and after aflgbllbe oolored troops obtained reinforce ments from the fort, aud returned to the bal1- -room, ruurderlDg white soldiers on tne road. -It is also reported that they burned a building, and ravished tho wife aud daughter of lw owLer. Another corresprndent In San Miguel coun'y stutes that a pai ty of armed men, supposed to huve been Mexicans entered the town of Es- -terilos, taking all tbe men. prisouers, aud car ried l hem oil fifteen miles, aud hunt; and shot them only two tscaplmr. It Is believed this was done in revengo for the murder of two Texnns, killed nr Apache Hprluijs. The EclKhborhood is infested with a powerful gang : of Mexican half-breed Indians, horse thieves, and murderers. Tho Denver Board of Trade has unanimously endorsed the policy of Hlier muu uiid Sheridan with the ludian tribes. Accident to Cyrus W. Field. Special Despatch to The Evening Telegraph. New Yokk. Jan. 7. Mr. Cyra9 W. Field visited bis country place at Irvlngton, on the North river, yesterday, In company with aa engineer and architect, for the purpose of lay log out improvements for the oomlng season. Tne ground was covered with frozen hudw, and Justus Mr. Field and Mr. Ignats A. Pelolt, of the Central Park, bean to descend a hill 20U or 800 feet high, bulb men slipped and slid to the bottom with great velocity, striking against a tree. Mr. Pelolt was able to return nome In the cars, but Mr. Field was more seriously in. Juixd. lie whb placed in a sleigh, and brought to the city. At firntltwas feared mat he had sustained Internal lnjuiles, but today be is much belter. FROM EUROPE. By Atlantic Cable. London, Jan. 7. Tbe political news both here and on the contineut Is meagre and uulmport ant to-day. . Pa kim, Jan. 7. The Sublime Porte has sent a commissioner to this city, asking for a post, ponemeut of the Eastern question for eight days, in order thai lnstructtons may be pre pared for tbe representative of tue Turklsn Government. Latest Foreign Quotations! Loudon, Jsn 7 Evening. Consols for money 92, and for acoouui 1)3. U. S 6-2ua, 74. Krie. a(j;a. Illinois Ceniral, 95. Hallways closed quiet aod steady. IavKKPooi,, Jan. 7 Evening. Cotton quiet and unchanged. Wheat firm; white California, lis. 10d.12s.; No. 2 red Western, 10s.10s 3d. Flour Jirm. Corn dull and unahanged. Provi sions and produce unchanged. Lohdon, Jan. 7 Evening. Tallow flat at its. iid. Calcutta lilnseed, 6Ui. 0i. Sugar and Oils unchanged. Antwerp, Jan. 7 Evening. Petroleum firm er at 6464Ur. London, Jan. 7.-The specie in the vaults of tbe Bank of England nas decreased LU 00U since the last report. ' Shipment of Specie. New Yokk. Jan. 7. The steamshtn Rmmnn sailed to-day for Europe with 1500,000 la specie. Stock Qnotallona by Telegraph -3 P. M.. Olendlnnlnf , Davis A Co. report through their Niw York house the following-: N.x.uenu a iox west. union Tel.... m N.Y. and E. It....... uu 4 Clsve. A Toledo)R..l01 Toledo)R101- Wabash.. 61 V. - Paul K... 71 f n. ana nea.-ri t oieuo oc Mlch.S.andN.l. K. w Cle, and Pltt.R 7?i Ohl. and N.W.eom. M X nhi anH K.W.nref.. 814 Mil. A St. Adams Express..... 48 wells. arao. m Tennessee 8s, New M Gold.. issaasn.saM..tM1JQL Market steady. Chi. and R.I. K....-U8 2 Pitta F.W.AChl.R.1 18 PaclflOMail Bteam.iu rniLADELPnlA STUCK K10UANUR 8ALK8, JAN. I Keported by X)e Haven A Bro.,.No. 40 8. Third street BKTWKEH BOARDS. I06S ZZKcn IN B 71 it iivuot.eafts.gold I..1. 8 4 rnno CO. I. BS ieoo City as, Maw.-ls-luo 11 sh Penna U.m.m..., m 67 do..,..ra t&ii S4 do....ls. 6H, ICS sh Phil A K (', iu sh Head 47 1-18 10 dO..M.M2.lh. 47 N'O 0c d. b. 47 mo duSudsaac.U 475 IMO do... 47 S-1S l'JO do.,&wn.47 S-IS loa do ltd.47 S-l '-. lilULsllVlLa n o S4i 8BUOMO BOASU 17 4) OttvOS. Nw.ls...ll O StlliUA Am Ir.lW' dbN CeulraL.... 48 1 100 dO. 4SH (bLeh V R a. b. M ' 4 do...ls.d bM bi'i looskKead K-.. . 47,' soo do..ls.bl()u 47 100 dO....HM.o 47, COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE. The nderalsned bave this dav fur mad a w partnerslilp, undtir Hie nama or firm of W. P. v. . r7, run m auu will uuui'DUB IUS iron anil Hleel business at tbs old ilaud, Ho. liib MAKKtCl1 Htrect, Fblladelphla, bsrelolore conducted bv W. P. POTTS. W. F. POTTS, O. W. POTTS, W. U.U1BUEBD; llt Pblladeipbla, Jan, 1, 188.
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