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VOL. XI- . No 40.
West edition
central high school
Sixty-first Semi-annual Com
mencement at the iLcadsmy
of Music.
jTho Graduates and their Addresses
The Marks of Merit and
tko lucidcatiilH.
The Opcnir.c exercises of the sixty-first terra
of tbe Ccctral II ph School took place -this
WOrciDK at thu Academy or Music. A Unc
and brill nt audience were iu attendance, and
the astemblapo In itself was a sufficient demon-atrMioii-ot
the interest felt by the public lu the
Oealral High School. At 10 o'clock tho
graduates, iuttdt-d by Mr. Daniel Steinmctz,
Freio-eut ol the Board of School Control,
oaoie upon the stacc The faculty of the Hijru
8coeol and the Board ot School Control fol
lowed the graduate, aijd all were greeted upon
t&cir entrance with a grand flourish of m jsic,
together with the usual demonstration of an
avdieBce anticipating a pleading entertainment.
The orchestra opeued the exercise by :m over
turn', after which the annexed Ordcrof Exercises
was carried ouU
OrmaaUsder Frrne-O. Mlohae'Is.
Prayer Rev. Heruiau J Duhring
(Of the Clas of Fobruary, 1859.)
FrnenllngHBrwacbe n E. Baou.
Mastei'S Address.......J tin H. Campbell, A. M.
ljf the Class of February. U61.J
Overture. 2oetla Auber.
Proems of Printing (Third Honor),
Benjamin F. Moore
Charlemague (Second Honor),
Richard G. Ltpplnoott
Frledensfeler PolKa-G. Mlchaeiw.
Imagination Conducive lo Solence,
Albert E. Abbett
Public Opinion Waltar M. Anderson
Teiaello and Finale, Lucrezl Borgia Doul-
Celll.
Art Among tbe Ancients... O. H. Knchersperger
Power of Mumo Andrew O. Snodgrass
SJaiop, oirtnen U. Walter.
flho are the Conquerors? Wilfred Patterson
Barcarole, Sicilian Vespers Verdi.
Honoraiy Address (Correlation of Forces),
Lewis 8 Lee.
Operatic Selections, Grand Duohess Offenbach.
Awarding Testimonials. Conferring Degrees.
Kedowa, Sleigh Bails Baca.
Valedictory Address...- ViiJlam F.Jones.
Galop, L' Adieu Wm. G. Dletrlcn.
A fervent prayer was offered by Rev. Hernia
J. Dohrinjr, after which followed
lite llaiiter'ii Address, by John II. Camp
bell, ftjiq.
Lsdlee and Gentlemen: Oa last Thursday,
five years kgn. i.ne cua of wliich 1 am a uioin
t er held Ita comuienoeuient exercises la tuls
Ban e noble buiiulng. Tuere were then assem
bled wiiliiu these walls tbe representatives of
the beauty, Ibe las hum, and tue Intelligence of
pulladelpbia, and I am glad lo And, on looking
around me to-day, thai a ilnallur assemblage
iears witness to tbe fact lb at tbe High Hohool
i 111 holds a proinmeul place iu the alfeoli'jus
of tbe people.
Iu r-o ll.ng tbe varied emo'lms of lhat
eventful dv ihe minRled feelings of Joy sud
-sorrow whloh we entertained: tue bright hopes
that tbeu uiuwded upon us, maliinic us already,
.in nor AutluiDatlonv. Bnccei-Hlui men: la think
Iuk of tbe scliuol-noy's prl le with wblob we
r ct-ivtd our l4ngloukeU-lor dipiuuius, aaj of
Ibe kind coDgiaiulailons of our relatives and
friendb it maaes us alini st wlHb tbal tbls were
again our graduating day, lUat tbe tulugs
wnied reeui ts ot yeHlerday, ibougb bappualug
n long go, iblgUt ugam be actually luting
pi ice.
But suob a thing ounnot be. Tae H'ein reill
tlfix f active lite leave us but Utile time l
dwell upou Hunli pleasant tbeiues. Tbe iu n
tbatw ecau bope for Is tbat we may be ooea
B ouull.v leuiludtd of our happy hrUooI diy.4 by
suob occtfitouH as tbese, aud luui, belug so re
luiudfd. we ruay be enabled to seep alive tue
iulen st tbat we, rs graduates, should take iu
tue welfare of our uiatei ual instit ution. Titat
lnl-r st our o1ks bus ever considered a pleasure
tocberlsb. It was but the ottier ulgUl, waun,
lu puisuance of our annual custom, we agaia
a-eintii d to talk of old limes, and onoe more
rebew ibe fiienUsblp tbat bt gau lusuUool, aud
W"'on, we bope, may ever couilnue.
li. seims but yesitday tbat we graduated,
and jet bow ions I Wbat an evcntiul purl d
tiKvetbeluiil tle years been! Waal mlaty
cbBi pi-s bave tasen piaen in ine history ot tbe
word' ! A catalogue of all tbe wonderful things
tbal bave baupeued durlug tbat period wouul
apptarso vast as to be almost, Incomprehen
sible Lei us lake a rapid survey ot tbe most
Important of tbem.
In do place nave me wouneriui euanges or
' tbe period bf en show a more tuau in ourou
country Five years ago we werepluud iu
all ibe borroraoi civil war; brotner was arrayed
against biolber, friend amalust iriend.aad no
oue could tell when it would st'.ip. The almost
InkUtninuntable dangers that beset tbe nation
nd aeemedaooulto tear ltasuuder made meu
grow fearlul of ibe result, aud eveu Jed mauy
to doom Ibe stability of a republloin form of
government, by good fortune the country
emeigtd snecesfully from thai life-struggle,
our soldiers weie reconverted luto clili&eus, and
uen olspuirs as still existed were happily
iransfened Irorn Ihe aibilrailon of tbe bailie
tie Id to I hat of tbe lustrum and tbe pi ess.
iu ttte arls-of war tbe nation, to its terrible
ost. bas made rapid strides. Fortunately, the
arts of peace bave advanced in like proportion.
A f-w Instances will suflloe.
it is but a abort time since when people were
astoulsbed at a novel scheme trial it was pro
pofli d to put iuxecullou away out lu Ualoago.
It was thought feasible to cous'-ruot a luuuel
under Lake Michigan, and ty tnat meaus
supply tbe oily with water from some distance
la tlie lake. Tbe underlaloi wh not ouly
ooniuienoed, but was prosecuted with sunt
untlrlrg euergy aud wonderful skill that our
period has sheady witnessed Its shojhshIuI
eomplt-tiiin Tue Hiiortspuce of lime lu wnlua
the innnel was cmsiruole l, me marvellous
aooraoy with wuich a prclte point in thu
lake whs readied, and the saie auouomplisri
ment of tho dillloult. task of lolling In the
water, mark tbe work as nneiu' the gieatest
aohitV -men's of molern srleiico.
A It w years ago some enterprising lndl
via usls entenained I be idf a tbut it was prac
ticable to build a contluuM4 track of railroad
from ibe A i luul ic lo Ibe Pacific. Tneglg-totlu
uon risking Is now in full piogiess, our pariod
bsvlbK wi e-end lis greatest la '.Mrs. enj sudu
Is tbe magical lapldity ot ns co-u tnioilou, that
belort another j ear punch w e may bop to soe
It in full operalmu. When a traveller can
start from l'nliaile1 plila and travel ail the way
by rail lo Han Ki-nolGo, he will certainly
admit, the I'aeltlc Railroad to be one of the
tpniidprsnf the world.
The laying of Die Atlantic cablo Is another of
the ihi sumevemi'uuof i.ur period, f ne his
tory Ot lb cable, Ibe mauy ain mp's toiaylt,
aiid repeaud fatinreN, toe sttritnguf i.ne
lst expid'.t on, ine kuxpi-u-H wUto't wot felt
when t e Ureut li.s'ern was lost, tdgnt of, ami
the Joy wilh wblon her return whs balled, the
bieusiiigof tbeo.ble at a mokl crttl alllme
and Ibe subsequeut grappl'.iig f.,r it lo toe
depibsof thenceon Its flual ten very, and the
gate ending of tbe work, are lulugs long to be
jreinembred.
Tweulyeven years bko the advent of a
yonng tul popnlar Kunllib noveiist to onr
Shores created a furore that ma le usrldl minus
la ibe eye" of older nalloua; inn huou is ine
eventful history of our period, ibal a seooud
lalt from the same Bulbor last year created uo
attention beyona the ordinary desire to e
aud bear a eelebra'ed character. The same
neoDle tbat extended toblm tbelr hospluiily,
:hm he afterwards chosa to abuse, were
masoauimoua enouaUtopasa over bis famta
and forget tha man In tbelr proper appregia-
ii0S4 "I1
Tie lime wa when an American vessel in
Toreliin oris was treuted with only ordinary
r erect, nnti yn tv wam out lasi ran inat the gi
Isht iepresenlatlVM of I h American Navy was
receiu and leUd at aH tbe principal ports of
lluiopp, and wo behM Ibe gratllyiug sight of
i.Tje of trie hoi.ored sons of a great republic
made a ltn of by lb highest crowned heads,
from tbe Cnar of Knstla and the F.mperor of
Frnnoessven to the Hultan of Turkey,
Tbe time was a'so woea we weul to war with
Great lliltaln slmut a mere right tbat was in
dlKpwtt; and it whs hot laat month that the
oa bio lufoimed us that, by a peaeful Hgrce
meat slope, without be sllgbest Idea of are
sort to anna, tbe s- tllenient of the A'abum
rtnlms bad hern plarel upon a solid foullug.
Ti e two nail iii b tbat formerly were ready at
a tnom i'a hollos lo become deadly foes now
rlti-eoHs tiiefcisvtsi qaeniloiiH of iulernallonal
law iu ti etnioat Htn'cablc manner.
The hl-tory of ine world, both ancient and
micUrn.ln made np in latge part of wars for
Ihe urnulMltloii or oefeuse of teriliory. It hat
renaslutd for our peilod to see the transfer oi
four bUDdred tnou-and square miles from the
most deapoilo ot the great nailousoi Kuropeto
ibe most ilbtn-.lof A merfca, wllnout Ihe loss
of a single life or the expenditure of a single
drop oi blood the whole atlalr troated as a
mee bargain and sale ol so much land.
We have all read ol Ihe Chinese, that eurlons
old people mi closely wrapped np lu a thick
veil of otcuili ; of l belr remaining statlonaiy
while oibtrs around them advanced; and of
tlelrrefu M lo hold cou verse with tbe outride
bBibsrlHio; end yet It was only laat year that
we beheld tbe curious pctacle of a powerful
embuNty eut by tbelr government to opeu
onmmunlcailon witu their far off Western
irlends, and coining headed by an American,
to treat with our modern government on it
footing ol perfect 'quality. More curious si Hi
Is I he (art tbat t he United .Stales, whose national
exihtenre dots not number as many decades as
I bat of China does centoi les, was choaen as the
lavored country wliu which Ibe first treaty was
to be concluded.
Now thece are but a few of tbe striking things
that we have seeu dm lug ihe last five years.
Tbe bildglDg of the mlgbty Mississippi, the
magical springing intoexlsteooeof oar Western
mien. I he nnnreceuented tieonllni: of our vast
public contain, ihe extraordinary number of
our mechanical inventions auu mauy uiun
things, might be .enumerated but these are
snfliuienl lo show what a busy period It has
been.
Abroad, tbe spirit of tbe age has manifested
litt-lf in every direction. Car neighbors, ou
either side of ns, bave experienced strange
vlciFsltndes. In Mexico we bave seen tue
derperate attempt to introduce European in
fluence In North America by the establishment
of an empire, wlin a European prince as its
crowned ruler. We bave watched with the
most intense Interest tbe loug st ruggle of the
people for liberty, and bave hailed with delight
tbe final overthrow of the invaders. Tbe un
timely fate of the mlMgulded and unfortunate
Maximilian will serve as an example of what
may be expected should a similar attempt be
made.
To ibe north of ns we bave seen balf-a-doxen
.minor States united into one great Dominion,
aud launohing form into a new national exist
enre. Tbe centralization of power there, in
directly brought about by Jealousy of the United
States, may jet, thronub tbe dissatisfaction of
some of ibe Individual provinces, lead to a
disruption and tbe ultimate application for
admission into tbe American Union.
Across the ocean, in Great Britain, tbe deep,
rooted prejudices of g-nerallons have been
gradually undermined, aud tberight of suffrage
extended to thousands. We bave seen tbe
Parliament dissolved for opposition to an un
popular mioistry; we bave beheld with aston
ishment the wrongs of Ireland forming the
principal theme In tbe angry discussions of an
English eleoilon; aud we bave noted wltn plea
pure tbe triumphant victory of iloeral ideas, in
ihereiurn or a large popular majority In the
new Parliament.
France, which has seen so many revolutions,
and whose problem of government has not
yet beeu worked out, has enjoyed tbe most
profound peace. Her ruer, v.l b tbe sagacity
for which be Is remarkable, has kept her people
fully occupied. By tue Paris Exposition ol 18b7
he uttrao ed lo ber capital the attention of the
whole world, and exhibited, though perhaps
not to bis purpoHe, a striking picture of toe
advanced state of modern olvli. nlon. It was a
happy sight to see t he peaoeful rivalry of cl i
zeus olsowanvjdtfrerent nationalities, aud ii Is
wltbjust piide tuat America cuu point to the
large number ol prl7.es nwarded lo uer sons.
lnuermaDy ine v uoie aspeoi oi amirs nns
beeu changed. A war mat, by the help ol mo
dern Invention, las ed but a few waeks, bus
accomplished what oemuries failed to do. Fmy
petty pi lncipalliieB have beoome merged luto
one mighty confederation, and Prussta, at lis
head, now lems aieit us victorious oanuors a
stilkluK examrleof what one man, whsa en
dowed with iiidomitable energy, is able to ac
complish. The hs me war tnat gave 10 i imnm tue con
trol of Northern Europe has coaugud Austria
Irora an almost absolute despotism to a consti
tutional monnrcby. Her emperor, cbasteued
by adveisily, has granted to his subjects privi
leges that they Lever dreamed ol before. By
wlhtly relinquishing a portion of bis preroga
tive, and vesiiuK them in the popular c.u-
grest, be lias ouved tbe way to a recovery
from ibe bitter reverses he has sustained. By
a bbijy f ley of sacrificing his arbitrary
power lor tbe good of bis people.be has removed
tbe causes of Ksjooay existing among tbe dif
fer nt peoples of bis empire, and has united
the nation in his support.
lu Russia we bave seen tbe gradual ameliora
tion of the condition of I tie serf and tho better
treatmtnl ot the people of Poland, snowing
I bat even there the spirit of the age is making
Itself felt.
Atid. lastly, in Hpaiu we nave the snuurae
spectacle ol a whole nation rising against au
unpopuiaroverelgn, driving ber forth to seek
refuge in a foreign country, and in a few weeks
accomplishing an almost bloodless revolution.
A bill) grander slxht Is Ibe same nation calmly
and slowly proceeding to tbe consideration of a
em en y for tbe existing evils and a change of
government to mil ibe new ideas. There Is
sometning ruscinaiing in toe luea oi iuib great
uailon suddenly waking up from 11b long sleep
or Inactivity, and snowing once more the old
spirit mat in the days oi r eroinanu auu Isa
bella sent forth Coiuuibu on bis voyage of dis
covery, and in tboe of Philip II founded the
olden town in the United Slates Let us hope
thai in it deliberations their popular assembly
will remember tbat no form of government Is
Just unless it has Ibe consent of the governed.
iu oilier couuiries me same wouueriui
changes are feen, but we have not tbe lime to'
extei.d Ihe list. Those that we bave noticed
aie ample evidence that this is emphatically
an see of progress. The contemplation of all
there things should make us (eel thankful tnat
we live iu such an age. There Is another feel
lug that we should a 1 entertain, aud especially
muse to wnoin onr public school system
has extended Its many advanlHgos, and
lbnt is, that we should fully resolve
to keep up with the spirit of the age. If we
maeelhls resolution aud firmly adhere to it,
tbele la no doubt of our ultimate success. And
we, the graduates of the High School, should
also resolve tnat whatever we may do, wherever
we may be, or into whatsoever calling we may
be thrown, we should do no act tbat for one
inr menl mlatit east a rtiiotloa upju the insti
tution that honors as lo day.
Next followed the address of Benjimln F.
Moore, of t he third honorary c!bks, who Close
for his subject "The Progress ol Printing."
llesrokeof ibe art ot priatlng as tbe groat
nut-nt which had disenthralled so mauy na
liniiafrom thetyrrtHuy In which Ignoranoe had
suljcoied them, aud dwelt uuii the agenoy
which the picss bad had In tbe progress of
clvtliieHion.
Cliailtuiuine was the subject of the next
address, delivered by Richard G. Llnptiioolt. of
Ibe Stroud Honorary Cltas. Mr. LtKpinoo! t
dwel upon the pnriy int'loatlons ot a powerful
mind wblcii Charlemagne exhibited, and spoke
ol U I in ss tbe IIiik inrougti vvulo'i (he lust
ilenaj ing refinement, of ihe Humans was hand'td
down uu i revived among iho nations ot Eu
rope. ' imagination Conducive to Botenoa" was
expntiaied upon at some length by Mr. Albert
K. Abbetl. He spoke of toe invention of
chemical aad other inveslWallsns, aud Justly at
ti muted these discoveries as well to the luaai; I.
Billons of ibe greet minds of Ihelnveutursaslo
i neir powers of substantiating an apparently
Ideal tbeory.
The next address was by Mr. Walter M. An
rinrann. on tbe subject of "Pufllo Opinion." He
dwelt nooo I ha power and sway which pabllo
oniuloa holrn and has ever held over all peo
ple and nutlons. and ll'astraled the agenoy
Whloh this lowerfal engine had had in all the
gr.i ovei.la wmnn have marked, tbe (UJJereni
i fxiaiit ot tha nwdern world.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1869.
Mr. Daniel Kocbersperger. in spnakln? of
'Art. Among ihe Ancients," attributed onr
luidern excellence In architecture les to
modern Invention than to tbe many fast deoay
Ing srerimens whloh the anolnnts have left us
monuments of tbelr taste and refl'iemnt.
Next followed the address on ihe"Powerof
Mohlc," ty Mr. Andrew C Hnorigrass. Tue
construction of our sensibilities, be said, Is
such as to render ns susceptible to the power
of mvisto without will or choice of our own,
Mnhtc excites tbe faculty of nssoitlnllon, oalls
up to tbe mind teoollectlnns of tun past, roiulu
(see noes ot tbe absent, and linaglnailons of the
future. With a power surpassing magic. It
opens to us tho aorcesof the most exquisite
pleasure, and contilhutes largely to the farming
of our habits end retlulng orour tastes.
"Who are the Conqueror-?" was the snblost
of tbe next address, delivered hy Wilfred Pat
terson. Tbe examples of history of an early
nge, t;o said, appear not so bright as those of
later date, lu consequence of being obsourod by
the Interventions oi a modern atmosphere; but
all the epochs which bisiorv records front the
destruction of degenerate Rome down lo the
defeat of Ameiicau traitors, every illustration
goes in show the truth of the motto, "Hunt Is
mlRht V
Mr. Lewis K fee. who graduated with tho
flrsl honors, delivei ed the uext ad Iress.
"Correlation of Force' the Firm I(nr
AtKlrpsN, by Lew lis N. k.te.
Mr. Iwls 8. Iee. who ranked as the First
Honor Man" of the class, delivered the follow
ing oration:
ihe nineteenth century hns wltnessoit the
biribol many soleullllc inventions and dis
coveries, ctiiiie of wblnh have already proiluoo 1
wonderful and Important results, while others,
still In tbelr iDfuucy, have as yet exerted a
conipiirallveiy small degree of Influence. Thx
rles aho have been advanced, some of thorn
threatening a complete revolution throughout
tbe whole r-inge of science. Oue of tbe most
strlkli g. in the facts by which 11 lb supported,
and In tbe consequences to whloh it promises
to lead, in that of the "Correlation of Forces."
It asserts that tbe forces of nature aro not
essentially different, but are merely modi
fications of a single power whose char
acter Is enveloptd In doubt. When it
was first suggested, almost all of the nooeesary
proofs were wauling, and it seemed so visionary
as to be dest lned to pass speedily into ohllvlou.
A better fate, however, awaited it. The first
grand step towards its establishment was fur
nished by tErsted's Discovery," which proved
tbat magnetism and galvanism, so different lu
their visible effects, were really due to tbe exer
tion of a slng'e power modified by tbe clrourn-
lances under which It was brought into action.
Statical or frlctlonal electricity wnsnextshown
to have a similar origin, and firm foundation
was thus laid for extended research. Experi
mental investigation soon began to present In
stances of analogy In tbe phenomena of light,
beat, and electricity, thus tending to give
additional stability to the theory. Further
strength was afforded by the jact
that when one force was consumed,
one or more others were produoed. Wnen, for
Instance, motion waa retarded, beat, and some
times light aad electricity, resulted. The in
vestigations connected with the tbeory of
correlation, bave not only trended to estaollsb
it, but bave also been exceedingly prolific In
theories and hypotheses respecting oases ap
parently analogous. The proofs discovered
extend directly to forces only, but some
chemists go farther, and assert lhat all of the
elementary forms of mailer are simply modifi
cations of a single form, and tbat one of them
may be converted into one or more etners,
when tbe conuiilons of Its existence are
Changed. Although direct evidence is absent,
yet it does not seem unreasonable to suppose
that 11 one force may be converted into oue or
more others, an element may be susceptible of
a similar change. Tbe wild dreams of the al
chemist respecting tbe "philosopher's stone"
thus seem about to have reappeared under the
guli-e of a modern tbeory. Whether this theory
is destined to be speedily proved or to be finally
disproved Is hidden lu the future, m either
case aclence will undoubtedly be benefited;
for if shown to be true, new and proper laws
will be framed; If shown to be false, tbe Impor
tant results of tbe researches connected wltn it
will more than compensate lor the temporary
errer. Tbe details necessary to a complete
proof of the doctrine of correlation, whloh have
not yet been discovered, open a broad held
to scientific investigators. American physicists
mid chemists bave templing prospects held out
to them of securing fame for themselves, honor
lor their oi un try, and Increased benefits for the
whole world. Their illustrious predecessor,
Franklin, aided materially in ibe advancement
of tbat department ol science which affords the
most convincing arguments in favor of the
tbeory. As bis successors, ihey should strive to
bring to a settled conclusion that wuloo be
asi-lsied so effectually In its beginnlog. They
should aim lo render tbelr nation foremost in
science us well as in power, and to inscribe
upon tbe pages of American history the names
ot men ss truly great and worthy of fame as
Newlon, Davy, and Faraday. Tliey need fear
no such ridicule or persecution as assailed phi
losophers la olden limes Galileo was ltnprl
soned for his opinions, but at ibe present day
the most astounding doctrines may be fear
lessly udvanced, Tbe world hue learned wisdom
by experience, and the unexpected discoveries
of the present century have prepared it to
receive with deliberate criticism any new
intory, however start ling. Trutn must ulti
mately prevail, but its victories ovr flsohood
will be complete and decisive only when It is
aided by the undaunted exertions of unbiassed
Judgment.
Tbe awarding of testimonials and conferring
of degrees came next in order.
The degree of
MASTER OP ARTS
was conferred upon tbe following graduates of
tbe four years' course, of not less than nve
years' standing: John H. Campbell, Esq., EJ
mund F. Krewson, Charles J. MoCiary, Stanis
laus ivemak, U. S. A., William F. Sobouele,
Gtorge WalKJey.
The degree of
UACHKLOR OF A UTS
waa conferred upon tbe following, who bave
completed the four years' course: Lewis 8.
iee, graduating average. UO 3: Richard G. LI d-
plncolt, 811; Beujamln V. Moore, 97 7; Eugoue
T. Llnnard, 95 7; Andrew U. Hnodgrnss, U" 3;
William F. Jones, 913; Victor A. Ellis. 912;
John Bartlell. 93 6; Msgnns H. Brown, 93 6; Al
bert E. At'betl, 91-1; Wilfred Patterson, Ul;
Daniel H. Kocbcrspeiger. 91; Waiter M. Auder
son, 90 6; Jacob Green, bill; J. Franklin Ash,
80(1; Alonxo H. Slock ham, Hti; and by soeclal
resolution of tbe faculty, H. DeWltt Cllutou
Moote, U. S. A.
STUDENTS IN PARTIAL 00TJKSR8.
The following were announced as receiving
ceitltlcaits of having satisfactorily completed
partial courses, with their averages:
For tbree years-George H. Buchanan, 90 8
For two and a half years Francis Moore, K78;
Charles H. Fahuestock, 83: George T. Moxey,
M'5; LcnlsK. Lewia 73 7.
For two yeais Gales D. Fabnestock, 87 0;
Henry W. Cramp, 815; Frederlok M. Fogei, M i;
William K Lacy. Jr., 81; Norton Y. Ramsey,
77 9: Franx B. Vanderbeok, 77 3; Richard li,
Sanders, 76 6; George J. Simpson, 71-8; Gnorge
A. Haas, 71; Richard B. JPoiaeroy, 68 7; Eugene
Caslello,v7'4.
DISTINGUISHED STUDENTS.
Tbe following were declared Distinguished,
bavlng attained Term Averages of 9 or ovoi:
Division A-Lewis 8 Lee, 09 3; Richard ti.
Llpplucoll, SHI; llonjaniin F. Moore. 97; Eugene
T. Lluonrd. 96 7; Andrew G. Snodgrass. I) j 3.
Division U William W. Ntout, 03 6; EJgar 8.
Cook. 97; John H. Carroll, 95 d.
Division V Dewey Bate", 01-fl; Frtnk 1.
I'rl.liard. 06 6; Ernest A. Hempstead. Oi 1; lUrry
Willis, 95. , n
Division D-George J. Garde, 9S 2.
Division E (ieorge li. Buck man, 00.
Division F William H. .Rock, 98 7; Louis
Tlssot, 07-4; Frank Rlgler, 97 1; George W.
Chaniii, 9(1 It; Evan G. Caandiee, Oil; Uuarlee
"Division G William II. R pan ogle. 95 9; Wil
liam i. Swope, 95. Total Distinguished, S.2.
MERITORIOUS STUDENTS.
The following Is the Hit of students declared
meritorious, having attained term averages oi
85 or over, aud less than 05:
Division A William F. Jones. 91 8; Victor A.
Kills, 91 '2; John B-rtletl, 915; Msguus 11.
Brown, IM G; Albert E. Abbot, 01 1; Wilfred Pat
leison ,91; Daniel II. Koobersperger, 01; Waller
M. Anderson, 90 6; Jacob Green. 89 1; J. Frank
lin Ash. 88'8;Alouso S. Slockbam, 86.
Division H Laugdoa C. Stewardson, 931;
William i- xiarrop, vi b: Frederlok K. Moore
9l;Th mas Bell. i8 ; Joseph F.sheilok, 88 5;
Franklin West. 88 6; Robert W. Hell, 87 8;
Ufcum W. Oraou, t7.
1)1 virion O-Ellhu Thompson, 94; N. Craig
I.liiget, Vi R; George H. Buchanan, 90 8; James
Hi ssary , K9 6; George James, HV.
Division D George G. Thompson, 92-fl; Henry
Taylor, tt2 1; Henry I. Hasenbaum, BID; Win.
W. Carr, 89 7; Pent Dalles. 88 6: Itibert H.
Waloh, S8 2; Albert Applegatn. H6-9; Wm. B. U
Price, WV; Janata Alooru, 85'8; Abraham M.
Belller, 85 8.
Division E George W. Cloak. 93 7; Walter
Iloswell, 00; Charles t. MoD.inougrt. 8-8; Benja
min F. Teller. 88 (1; Alexander Rodgers, 88 6;
James II. Buckingham, 88 8; Giles D. Fahue
stnek, 87 6; Harry Bron. 87 2; Frank Fisher.
85 V; Edward A. Lincoln, 85; Edwin It. Booth. 85.
Division F Isaac Ioweiisiein. 93 1: Robsrl N.
Simpers, 93; Georee D. Hlreet, ViT, Harding U
Kochersperger, 906; Harry C. Pilling. 0)5:
Joseph A. Sinn, 80; Edward A. Anliil. 88 7;
Thomas B. Fouls rod, 88 H; Albert A. Roop. Wi;
Wllllnm M. Nlni steel, 88; Edward 11. F. Collins,
Ml 9; William Klunoit, 8H 7; Onaries R. YaK,
Kii-li; Edward Fletcher, 8U-I; Joseph Leedoui, 8V,
Wtblam J. Thomwon, 85.
Division G Charles II. Patterson, 01 5; James
Bewltl,912: Joseph H. Oram, Oi l; David Bu
chanan, 91 1; Iewls Cassldy, 0)0; Charles O.
Nicholls. !)0 7; Samuel J. Van Stavoren, 00 2;
Harry Alherlson, 87 2; William W. Bell. 85 4 ;
Richard Hlnck 85 1; John C. E istl ick, 8"; Robert
W. Finlettcr, m
Division H Howard A. Hnydr, 02 5; Charles
E.Stanley, 00 H; Lewis R. Anderson, 80-7; Ste
phen D. Barbour, 87 8: George C. Day, Srt 6; New
lon F. Cressinati. 85.
Total Meritorious, 70.
1'roft sKor Rlche read the list, and at the an
r ouiicement of each name its possessor wr.s
applauded by tbe audience and by his school
mates. Tbe degrees and awards were also conferred
by Professor Rlche, who addressed a few re
marks to tbe graduates, congratulating them
upon tbelr havlrg concluded the course of
studies of the High Sohoul course. He ex
pressed Ihe regret whloh tbe faculty foil at
parllrjg with these In whom, for so long, thuir
have taken so much interest, and oonuluded
with some salutary admonitions in reference
to the coutse to be pursued by the graduates In
e nierlng the school of the world for which they
have been preparing.
A obaplet of flowers and a handsome medal
were conferred upon Mr. Lewis S. Lee by Mr.
Daniel Sielnmete, President of tbe Board of
school Control, as a personal testimonial from
Professor Rlohe. Following this came the
valedictory address of Mr. William F. Jones:
The Valedictory Address, by William
I". Jones.
Mr. William F. Jones, the valedictorian of
tbe class, spoke as follows.
Gentlemen of tbe Board of Control: The ex
ercises of this morning terminate the relation
wblcb has existed between the class which 1
teprcsent and the Central Hlga School of Phila
delphia. lo-morrow other obligations and other
studies will engage our attention. We shall
then commence another course of instruutlon,
di fieri Dg in many respects from tbe one wuloli
we bave Just completed. Tbe various schools
wbicb we have attended from early childhood
to the present time have been ut preparatory
to the higher school of life. Whetner we have
profited by onr advantages or not time will
show. As we go out Into the world, and pass
fromyontb to manhood, and are called upon
to nse those faculties for the cultivation aud
improvement of which onr instructors bave
labored so earnestly; as those duties and obli
gations devolve npon ns for the belter fulfil
meat of which It has been the object of our
education to nt na, we shall ever feel tbat upon
onr success or failure tbe reputation of the
High School depends. A tree is known by Its
fruits. These fruits, however, are
not alike In every respeot. All
bave received nourishment from oue
common source, bat various irftluences that
bave been brought to bear on each, from
Internal as well aa external causes, have
produced material differences In them. We
cannot expect that all will be free from blem
ish. Some will possess qualities of great excel
lence. Others, dwarfed and stunted in their
growth, will be worthless. Just such differeneee
exist among children of the same parents, and
also undoubtedly wilh pupils and gradu
ates of the same school. The botanist does not
point out the faults and deformities of one
fruit as the characteristics of all It is equally
absurd aud unjust for critics to select from tue
roll of graduates of a school those who have
been indolent and worthless, as lb types of all
who bave ever led lis bounds. We shall dud
it onr duty to refute slurs cast upon the High
Scbooland npon its giaduntes, and we snail
ever, by word and deed, give to it aud its pro
fessors our bearly support. When we shall
become citizens of this great Commonwealth,
tbe Board of Control will always
find In us earnest supporters.
You bave generously sacrificed your time
in the iuteresis of education. You bave lu
creased the fuclilllos for acquiring knowledge,
snd you have given to pupils all the advantages
of improved systems and appliances of study.
You bave multiplied scbooi-bxuses. aud every
metns lor lusuring health aud comfort in tnem.
Woiklng lu the progressive spirit of tue ago,
you bavo made mauy wholesome reforms la
the eduoallonal system of our cilv. In the High
School e-pedal ly you bave extended the scope
ol the studies, combining those whioh iralu the
inind to habits of Industry and ac ivliy with
others of mote practical Importance in tue dally
duties of life. Feeling as we have that your
control over the public schools of PnlladeiohU
lias always beeu exerted for tbe good of the
pupils ai d for the advancement of tue cause of
publlo education, we will leave with you a full
appieclailon of your tfforts in our behalf.
Hoping tbat your future labors may be crowned
with success, and tbat under your ctre and
supervision the public schools of our cly may
attain a degree of excellence which shall ranic
them among the finest institutions of learning
in our land, and fully assured that you will
receive tbe hearty approbation and support of
all the citizens ot Philadelphia who have at
heart ibe good of tbe commonwealth aud the
welfare of tbelr children, we bid you a respect
lul farewell.
Gentlemen of the Faoulty: To day the
last term of our pupilage in tue Central High
School Is brought to a close. For four years we
have received instruction within Us walls.
Whether during lhat lime we have grown in
wisdom as well as in stature has depended la
a great measure upon ourselves. But whether
we bave been diligent or idle scholars, we owe
many thanks lo luosewho, as our instructors,
have ever been patient and tallhiul In tne dis
charge of their duties. In after lire, amoug tue
numerous remln iscences of our schoolboy d ays,
we shall ever treasure up loose of the mauy
pleasant and profitable hours spent lu your
several class-rooms. The instruction that we
received from you has alwajs been of that
solid, valuable, yet slmplo kind wnloh forms
the uB8lsforallfutuie:researob, and which, as
Imparled by you.no one could fall lo understand
and appreciate. When lolling on la search
ef knowledge, thick clouds of doubt and error
baveofien surrounded us, and for awhile have
shrouded our pathway lu gloom, yet tue ligut
of our expeiiouco aud touching has always
guided our foo'sicps and brought us in safniy
toour goal. Yonr authority as teachers has
aiw aj s been exerted with Jastice aud Impar
tiality. All of us have beeu the equal root
lieu is of your kindness, and those who have
received pnulshment at your hau ls have ul
was s been dealt with as l hey dnserved. Be
assuied, gentlemen, we shall never forget your
many kindnesses, and we shall ever, in thougot
and detd, reader you that respect aud regard
whioh we owe to your yearn, yoar
large exptriecce, and your wise coun
sels We do not graduate with tne vam
end' foolish idea that our education Is com
pleted. We bave been but equipping for
the Journey to ine realms of kuowiedge. Etch
one bus prepared bis scrip aud h.s Blafl, and
now noibiug lemalns but lo tune them up aud
. .1 . . a rv, . . I 1 1 ninlH l,u ,nLun Af
piessioiwam v , . i i
mw III.U 111
we can ever repay. In whatever profession or
occupation we may be engaged, or In wnatever
land we may find u home, we shall ever carry
wiih us a grateful remembrance of your kind
interest in our welfare Allow me.
ibereiore, to reiterate our aofcnowledgtneuts of
vonr kindness towards u-; to than you stu
Jei el v lor all your eudeav.irslu our benalf; to
iione that you will yet greet and part with
manv classes; to express our ardent wishes for
the future health and happiness of eaoti and
every one of yon; and, on b. half of my class
mates to bid you an sllrtOtlonale farewell.
Fellow-Classmates: To-day the pleasant lies
which bave so long united us as a class are at
ant severed. For four years we have worsed
l tide oy siuo. r T T. .
sharing la the same privileges. Eon one has
I labored. In a greaier or less degree, for his own
I pnsowai ai.U yet aU have wortcd D
nlness. But wbeiueror notour future lives
shall be devoted to study, we shall stul feel lhat
i he central mgu b jiiooi inure tuau
get her harmoniously. There hive ben among
us no discords and no continued jarring of
separate Interests, Onr relations as classmates
bave always been of an exceedingly ineuJiy
aud agreeable nature. To day those relations
cease. To-morrow we meet simply as friends.
When I look bang to the lime when we were
first brone hi together as one class, It Is with
feelings of the deepest regret that tho mauy
pleasant moments we have pulsed toothercan
never return. I trust tbat all our assoolaMons
and connections through life may b as pro
d active of good feeling ns those which have
existed among ns for tbe last two years.
This day, tbe memory of wblih in later years
may be to some of ns a bright oasis l u the
desert of life, and to others but one among
many scenes of pleasure In which they have
participated, Is yet to all f us fraught with the
deepest moment to onr future lives Ills the
tnriiing point la onr career. To-day we com
mence our journey on the broad highway of
life. We most Join the busy throng and press
on for onr Intended goal. We are to decide on
our future steps, and wherever they m.iy lead,
we alone henceforward are responsible f r tuom.
We must expect to be at first Jvstlcd and pusued
aside by the hurrying crowd, but resolutely de
termining to pnrsuenur way with quiet dignity
and with a careful regard f ir the cvnfort of
others as well as for our own, we will soou be
secure from all assaults, ami will insure for
onrselvts tbe resneel and ooufldnncn of all
whom we may meet. Let each of us mark out
distinctly the course which he proposes lo
pursue Let us not tie In baste to rise to distinct
Hon. Rather let ns follow our chosen pursuit
wlih patient Industry, andtbough our advance
ment be sto. 3et let us make it sure, and our
rewards will he proportionately rich aud last
ing. Whatever may be our dotlny, let us
never forget, pur duty to tbe Central High
School, our noble Alma Mater. Sue bus nour
ished and trained us in onr youth. Let us,
tberrfoio. In our maturer rears be ever faithful
lo ber. Lt t us protect her from all rude assaults.
and hs we rise in the world's lavor let us elevate
her. and show that wo all of us are her true and
worthy sons.
The valedictory address concluded the exer
cises. It was spoken with a beauty and pre dse
ness of delivery which did credit to the Judg
ment tf the professors In their seleollon of the
s pecker.
Tte front of the stage was ornamented wttli
two Immense collections of bmiquois. ontrl
bullous from friends of tbe graduates and other
scholars. At tbe conclusion ot the exercises
the lare audience dispersed, all evidently
well pleased with the success with which tneir
different frlenda among the scholars had
acquitted themselves.
OBITUARY.
Hoi. Smith.
Sol. Smith, the celebrated actor, manager,
and humorist, died on Sunday morning, at St.
Louis, of congestion of tbe brain. Mr. Smith
was born In Oswego connty, New York, in 1801,
and be was consequently sixty-eight years of
age at tbe time of his death. When about
fourteen years of age he first saw a theatrical
performance, and Immediately was struofc with
the "stage fever." He commenced to learn the
tbe trade of a printer, but bts preposse. slon for
theatricals was such that at tbe tirstopportunlty
tie Joined a strolling company, and for thirty
years he travelled about, principally In
the South and West, figuring as ao.or and
manager, and occasionally varying his expe
rience by editing a newspaper. Mr. Smltli waa
a rare humorist, and daring bis theatrical
career he was one of the most popnlar men In
tbe profession. He waa a gentleman by in"
stlnct, and as a man of fine perceptions and
feelings be won tbe esteem of all who beoame
personally acquainted with blm. Mr. Smith
was retired from the stage for so manyyearg
tbat be was unknown as an aotor hy the pre.
lent generation, bat In a couple of Utile bo3ks,
published several years ago, he perpetuated
some of the many lndiorous adventures that
befell blm la tbe coarse of his long and
honorable career as an actor and manager, aud
recently bo combined these aketohes with
other reminiscences, and published them as a
complete autobiography. la this work, while
tne author made no pretense of extenuating his
own shortcomings, he exhibited himself lu the
light of a warm-hearted and generous man, a
tender husband and father, and a affec
tionate brother. Ills views on the stage
and bis advice to tbe members of the theatrical
profession aie candid, earnest, Judicious, aad
well worthy of respectful consideration. Mr.
Smith was not a rich mau, but he managed to
colleot sutlluient means to support him la com
fort lu his old age. Mr. Mark Smith, an actor
of some reputation, who Is now ono of the lead
ing members of Eiwln Booth's company la
New York, Is, we believe, the oaly one of Sol
Smith's children who has adopted the staje as
a profession.
CORONER'S 1NQ UEST.
The IeatU of James B. Doyle.
This morning, Coroner Daniels summoned a
Jury and inquired Into the ciroumsiaaoes at
tending the death of James B. D yle, who died
suddenly at his residence, No. 409 Locust streoti
on last Sunday morning. The evidence ellolted
was, In substance, as follows:
Mr, Jimn J. Hlraum testified that be last taw de
ceased at Belllej'S. Ninth street, above Walnat. at
Dal! pat twilve o'clock on Saturday; ha had only
una drni k, auu appeared hi be pernciiy sobur.
Air. Ueorge Glenn testified mat he u Doyle about
a quarter u a ox-luck on huntlay inorolug, ataudlug
on tue litdgtr pavement with a gen leman: ha aid
not see li iu afterwards.
Tbemas Ucc'r)iial, oartender for Mr. Glenn, testi
fied thai Doyle came luio Uieuu'a place auiue tlius
kUuUt 8 u'moca in duuday niurulwg. in cumpmy
with another mam thu utter lre'd Uoyle, woo
lut it a 1 Ik lit drink: (ubsrqueally he bad aumu-r
diluk, ana lu ahuut an hour atterwaroa ue hd tan
ihlro; wit usa then ansiaiisi hlin up tue aial a an l
left Mm RiandiBf wlWi hie aruii around a lauip p int;
wlloea-repaired lu Ibe aaluon, aud waa aoju arier
lulormtd mat Doyle had lailen la the street aud beeu
conveyed home.
Andrew Itoyd a cabman, depnsed that he saw
WcCrystal helping Doyle up ihe siaira; woea me ou
ter lei i.0 I lie lawn-poet he tell luto iheatreet iu rout
0' wilufBb' linrses.
Tic Hiss Mo arvy lestlQsd that he saw D yle lytog
on bis Ivce la Id in I Idle of 1h street: ua aj.idtred to
be liiaeDMble at firm, lint aherwa-ds apoke.kariQ .nut
be waa all rivhlaud waa g'dug iukii- ko-ii e-tMj
Mm ou a ateu aud weot Into G.ouu'a salnju, but oa
bl ret uro Do. le wi not tti'-re
c bur i nil Andxraon leaiiileo that about S o'oloc'r
on bui day morning bs assWted Iwo oiher persoj la
reiiinvliis Dovle lo Ills home.
Mr. eteurgi f euier UepoM i lo finding fnyle ssstnd
ed at0 at Slx'h and Chesoiit street, bledlug. as
wl'neea Believed from a cut In the temple; he, wliu
blhera, removi d hlin lo his home.
Dr. ouupleigli les'iiled to making a pod
morltm examination of tbe body of the de
ceased, and finding a contuse I wound over Ine
ej e. Deceased came lo Ins death Irorn com
pletion ot the brain. Tue jury retired, and
rendered a verdict of death, fiom a fall.
markets) by Telfirraph.
Biitiicih Feb. is. Uuiton uocntnged, In aminos
ol caola advlcea Jb'lou.- mor antive ao'l t-iy:
H"wmd atri et super II ue. tH i.ii,ii ; do. extra, t7i K
U (0; do. lamily. (ItKuUl-'ii t;uy M ills iiuili, fit zi
(tt7. tl). exira 7 uo,'i til; no taiullv tlUVyri S: vVxate n
ai'ueiiiae (U(uis-6ii; d axira (,. d 'aujliy, t 7'n
1060 Wbeatftrtti; Valley red. Si fj. fsu. O iro tl"n;
prime while, Vic. I yehotv. Vio-wjo, ot firm at7i"v
760. Kye noinluali tirluie IS rmt quiet ai f4i 4n,
Bacnu, rib aid' a. 17o: clean il iH'c.: auouidere.
i;3c.i banj. 2i'(n.3io. Jaid qu'nl al 20', initio.
taiW uaK, 'b, IS t,,cKe Weak "t1, Wi.
Fiflbaxga. V: -Ki nun II6J,': t. l(M, 112; d-i.
Ifc. HH pesr. 111.?,: ISB7 liPa'i in 4,a J Vir
ginia s, s U isrnnrt w 88 Unntnn t.'otn panv S.iiOnm
her Is nd pr-rerr. d. 87 New York Oaniral. 1st,'! Itead
li'B Mhi HuiIhio Itivnr, I: Mlonlgan Central, ill;
MicIiIh-hu Houthnro, hv;: Illinois Central 111: Uievn
I and atid Pituhnrf , ko,", Cteveund MDtl Toledo. It'.,':
xvuua iuauu. 12 4, riuiDun aua rort
WVbe 1 1 7
N Yobk, Feb. IS tint ton dull: hie btlea sold at
MSiC, Flour dull HBd iteo luei i n nio : aales of 7ut0
hbia. Hi.le. s Kii(,g7 7,W, isouiharn 1 m ,r)i r7j. vVheat
luav) and rteoiihn f sale of 2 ono bu.belsNo. 1 at
t to, and Ha. tm 1)1 I winter r-i atll Ml. Corn dull,
al( oriiKKio bua'ieta mixed Weatern at
Oaia q-'lel: naa of 21,1100 tnuheia at 75.77c. Buf
q' let. Pork fir in: new mesa, Wl-Ti. Lard ataadyi
steam, is.Stoi.,c. Walaky dull aad quotations are
DOUBLE SHEET THREE GENTS.
SECOND EDITION
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
Booth's Rem.ilns-Their Iotcrmcnt
in llaltimoro-Logislation in
Tenncssf e Discovery
of Gold Mines.
Iteiiiovnl of nooth Reratiinq.
Despatch lo the AstocUUed Prtu.
Washington, Feb. 16 Notwithstanding the
strict precautions to previ nt publicity. It Is
known that the remains of John WllkeslBootu
were removed last night from the Arsenal
grounds to Baltimore by permission of tbe
President,
Baltimore, Feb, 10. Tue remains of John
Wilkes Boolh were brought to this olty last
night, and will be reloterred In the Baltimore
Cemetery to-day, near tbe grave of Junius
Brutus Booth, tbo father of deceased.
FR0MJ0UBA.
Despotism Prevalent Treason Officially
Defined Ilcpur ted Defeat of lannr.
Renin.
By Cuba Cable.
Havana, Feb. 15. Submitting news favor
able to the insurrection renders the offender
liable te Imprisonment nnder tha decree
relating to the propagation of alarming
Intelligence. I shall, bowever, do the beat that
can be done under the olrcnmstanoes. A Cadis
steamer arrived bere to-day with 1000 troops.
A Government telegram from Villa Clara
states that tbe artillery column from Havana
has routed two thousand Insurgents al Manl
caragua, killing thirty. A meeting of real
estate owners was held on Saturday to devise
means for raising funds.
The municipality committee has promul
gated a decree supplemental to tbat establish
ing military trials. It defines disloyalty thus:
High treason, rebellion. Insurrection, eon
splracy, harboring rebels and criminals, com
munication wltb the enemy, coalition of Jour
neymen, laborers lesgulng, seditions cries,
propagating alarming news, manifestations,
allegories, and all lhat tends to disturb peace
and order.
The Vot tie Cuba s ivs that lt advised a dicta
torship, and re.ceutly the supreme authority
hns confirmed It.
On board the United States steamer Co n too
took, Protestant service was held oa Sunday.
There waa an Immense attendance. Including
the Governor, wliox'. he booed to respond In
a month lavorably to ihe demand for free wor
ship. Tbe Gazette assures the pobllo tbat no dis
turbances are likely to occur from the expira
tion of tbe amnesty. The Banco Industrial
seconda tbe effort to assist the Government.
Tbe Jarlsd lotion of Trluldtd has been de
clared In a state of slrge.
Tbe Governor-General prohibits groups on
streets and arms aud persons leaving, unless on
permit.
FR OM MISSO URL
Oold M inlntr-Arl'Hiian Well BoriUft
I ii r l r - IV in l e 8 a ffrrt g e.
Special Detpaich to The Kvvihho Telegraph
St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 10 A rich quart mine
has recently beeu discovered al Blnnan'sgnlcb,
near Virginia CHy Toe mine Is represented
to be literally filled wiih gold, as much as a
dollar bavlng been taken out of forty ounces of
rock. The Indications are that this will prove
to be the richest leal ever discovered In
territory.
It is estimated tbat tbe DiarxonACity moan-
tain will turn out more gold tte oomlng season
than during any previoyear's history. .
Boring in tbe artesian eli at tbe county farm
hns Just reached tbe depth of upwards of three
quarters of a mile at ibis point. Tne borers
bave struck granite, wilh no prospect of water.
Work on the well w III now cease.
Martha Raiser, residing here, stabbed ber
husband with a butcher knifs yesterday morn
ing, from the efleot of whloh be died.
Tneo. Brlce was arrested by United States de
tectives last night lu bis house. They found
two counterfeit dies, money, and the proceeds
of several robberies.
Mrs. E. Oady Stanton lectured before the
Woman's Suffrage Association bere yesterday
evening. In tbe Mercantile Library Hall, to a
large audlenoe. She was accompanies by Miss
Anthony.
FROM TENNESSEE,
Tbe School Fnml Swindle ltsvcune
fselEiirea 1 be 1'raucblie.
Sfiedal Denpauslx to The Kvenwig Telegraph,
Nashville, Term , Feb. 16. For some reason
or other nearly ail tbe member ' of the Investi
gating Committee have gone home, and the
impression has now become general that, as
far as the Legislature Is oonoerned, but little
more will be done lu ibe way of Investigation.
Tbat body, lt Is expeoted, will adjourn next
Monday.
Tbe Grand Jnry has been In session for a
week, and lt is nudeistood that they have In
dicted a liumbjr Implicated in the school fa ad
swindle.
Within tbe last few days J. J.'Noab, Revenue
Supervisor, has muds seizures of nluehuudred
packages of tobacco aud spirits. . Tbe tobacoo
lo from North Carolina, Virginia, and tbe Dis
trict of Kentucky; four thousand boxes of
tobacoo from the latter district bavlng been
seized. The cause of the seizure was that tbe
stamps aud braudi were forged.
Hon. 11. U. Oarruihers. employed byolllsens
of Teuuessee to argue the fianohlse case and
other Tennessee suns be fire tbe Supreme
Court, left here yesterday for Washington. It
Is expected the frauonue case will come up
about the 1st of March.
Work on the railroad between here and
Lebanon, known as the Tennessee aud Paolflo
Kullroad, will be commenced In about a week.
Fire at I'lnUs-burg-, N. Y.
rLATTtnuno, Feb. 16.-A fire broke oal at 4
o'clock this rooming la Bailey's blook, con
suming two stores, occupied by P. & Monasu,
ololblug.and 8. P. Bailey, grocer. Tue Monasbes
lost tbelr entire stock. Tne loss is estimated at
about 125,0(0. The balaooe of tbe block was
badly damaged by moe5D wmiam Ilaed
Loulev Sl Co.. bailers, aud William ivaeu,
le..ierLved their gaods In a damaged SUM.
Albert Briebane, the Fonrierlte, ha
bousht a large tract of land in Kansas for a
colony of Frenchmen, who will cultivate the
land on the cooperative principle, and wUJallW
ffiMUavtfli:? nil goods',