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THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA. FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1860.
CYmtinurtrom th Firt rwi
bianco. MV he not proudly point to the body of
'"' hi,.. .1 ihPili-Hi fniilHOf his In mm?
Ami niny not we confidently ex pent that the harvest
w not cease nor the summer end so long as ( 0,1
Will . . hnurta fnp tha
mot l ies such willing hands and noi.le hearts for the
wort? Success will inevitably lollow such a cause,
lor we know that
"Riht l riftht . dinre Hod id Clod-
And KlKlllinsuM rnii
To donht would be ainlnyalty.
To falter would be m.' ,...,
Mr. C hambers then expressed the anM of the
timid theauthoritiesof the colU'K aft r wh u,n no
.inrnm 10 im-iuumi " , , , alumni Bay.
ddrcssod himself particularly to the alumni, Bay
to?.': . - ...... .1... nf vnnnir men. i
in this or
We must reel mm ,V.,,..thi.r ,v tie'
other country, are boon; K "-' W
,.1 iuuimir hh those which contie t 1 s. 1 nr
9 so true
any
hrough all
and las nj ' ur h -arts will still wear towards
n'sta iiD 11 us, Involving not only mutual duties 10-n-sw
"P""' dnidren of a common benefac-
.''"bth lVforman'e of a high an.l noble duty
i"so"ety on'bchalf of thorn, who are to till these
-nt in the years 10 comr. win
i. to secure'an acquittal by our own consciences of
that responsibility which cannot ,be evaded.
Tlie speaker then incited his hearers to a high and
noble ambition, which, he said, will insure a full and
i-asv performance of required duties, Impart new
lirnltv 10 our respective pursuits, anil, by enabling
us to take and hold a position in society, be a means
of repaying to those who come after us the advan
tages we have derived from this great benefaction.
It will do more. It will enable us to have a voice In
the administration of this our old home and school.
If we be but true to our God and ourselves, the day
Is not far distant when the (iirard College graduates
will have a potent voice In the conduct of the
trust We promise the citizens of Philadelphia that
we will raise that voice for no sectarian or partisan
purposes, but simplv to assist In carrying out the
designs of the founder, so lieneflclally felt in our own
lives, and to perpetuate an administration that has
given to this Institution Ita present high character,
dignity, and usefulness.
AildrcsM bv Willinm Wnril, F.sq., oft'lienlcr.
After the performance ot another musical selec
tion, William Ward, Ksq., of Chester, was intro
duced. His address was quite lengthy, but we give
the most important parts of It, especially those ro
Xerrlng to the administration of the college:
This Society of the Alumni, owing its foundation,
Mr. President of the college, to you, was formed
with the object of mutual advantage to the Institu
tion and the graduates; and, by bringing them to
gether at least once in the year, to unite them closer
In the lxmds of brotherhood. No boy of the (lirard
College can swerve far from the straight line of recti
tude so long as he will come if only once, a year
within the circle of his early home. The scenes and
associations of his vouth recalled, and the very at
mosphere laden with recollections of purity and
right, must awaken in him a sense of duty to himself
and obligation to others that cannot fall to produce
good results. , t,
No graduate of Glrarrt College, If true to himself
and his teachings, can be kept down. Honesty, so
briety, close attention to business, and a proper use
of the knowledge acquired here will attain, If not
high position and wealth, ut least respectability and
competency, as certainly as the sun reaches the
aeuith at noonday. The will of Stephen (iirard and
the course of training In this institution naturally
lead the large majority of Its pupils into mechanical
pursuits, and, surely, a more Inviting Held, at this
-ro, cannot present itself. The time has gone by
when name und wealth were only to be found In the
forum, the clinic, or ut the counting-desk; and the
skilled American mechanic to-day occupies a posi
tion where no caste excludes him, no barrier bars
the way to high places, and where fortune loves to
IV have worked for many a day myself at the power
printing press, and blessed the intelligent mechanic
that gave It to the world ; I huve seen with wonder,
at a shipyard on the Delaware, the iron vessel
growing, piece by piece, to completion every rivet,
bolt, an i valve, and spar, and mast, ind rope in
place until at last, her cargo in, she passed down
the river to the sea; I have spent hours, with admi
ration and Interest, at the largo manufacturing
establishments that cluster around my nome, anil
watched the looms, and mules, and spindles weaving
the delicate fabrics, and with machinery working
the slender threads with more precision and care
than the human hand. And I have thought that the
mind could ask no prouder mission than its exercise
in such applications of material resources to the
cause of humanity and human progress.
Hut, brethren of the Alumni, there are grave prac
tical duties of the hour that should receive our at
tention; for this noble benevolence of Stephen
Girard, lavished so unsparingly upon us, creates re
ciprocal obligations. While no specillc terms were
imposed in the bequest, yet the spirit of a compact
exists. That It has been faithfully performed on the
one side, this assemblage of men and boys, the past
and present recipients of his bounty, evidences and
our own hearts corroborate. And may not our part
be forgotten or slighted.
I believe it to be the religions duty of every gra
duate of (iirard College, who has enjoyed its benell
cences, as far as in him lies to guard the interests
of this institution, watch jealously by its reputation,
and the observance of the will of its founder, and
promote the comfort and proper treatment of its
orphan Inmates. We know full well from past expe
rience that our well-intentioned olllces will never be
required while the college remains under its present
administration; but if the exigency should arise, at
that cry for succor, us at a bugle call, we will mus
ter, anil Ingrate beneath lirutus will he of our num
ber be who withholds the last effort of his strength,
or the last dollar of his store, from the cause of the
fatherless and the friondless.
There Is another duty of the hour which claims
our earnest consideration. In the implied trust
which I conceive the will of Air. (iirard, and un ac
ceptance of its provisions, create for our perform
ance, 1 recognize the obligation to use our energies
and talents towards the furtherance of such means
as honestly-formed opinion and deliberate judgineut
assure us will preserve this monument of his philan
thropy In the purity of his original design, and best
promote the accomplishment of his unlimited bene
volence. Let me not be misunderstood as claiming
for the alumni especial prerogative to prescribe the
course of education and discipline in this institution,
to dictate Its course of management, or to point out
a proper mode of appointment for Its admluistra-
l'lSut, when questions touching the well-being of
this college arise through the properly-ordained
channels, in due legal course, and are pendlng-as
they are at this moment It Is our privilege as men
ami citizens to speak- and it is our duty as graduates
to raise our voices in support of what our own expe
rience and honest conviction impress us is right.
And lam confident that the unanimous endorse
ment of the Alumni follows me when I assert that
the success, nurtty, preservation, and perpetuation
e success, purity, preservation, aim perpeitm ,i.m
this grand philanthropy depend, ay, as for life
nod, upon its removal far beyond the outermost
rele of the current of faction ami politics.
of
Mood
circ
of faction auu points.
And now, brethren-pupils h';re-jo in
tiu Iha ulntiml in n f.ori
n, ... ...Ml I.. tj
jonuai ki"""k vv ''.,..
iteceive rrom us inei-iiuuimMion. ......... .. ... ..v.
vou. as he has been to us.
a iaiuer met a iiu-n-i, uuu
Ifivc us in return a pledge that you v
you will render to mm
willing obedience anil earnest wir.
And be you, Mr. Allen, witness to this plighted
faith. Let this compact among President, alumni
umi Btn,i.. nm he the basis ol a union "one and in-
dents be the basis ol a union -mi ami 111-
le." May it establish the Girar.l College upon
Ulon firm as the "surge-repelling rock," and
the institution a career the future of which
Hcparablc.
a foundation
.n.in r.,r tin. institution a can;
i.o I... ........ I. .,it ff, r'a
Khali more man reaiwo "
highest anticipations.
A numlM-r of college airs were then performed by
the band, after which Hobert M. Koust, Esq., Presi
dent of the Hoard of Directors, delivered an address,
which was listened to with the greatest attentloa
throughout
Speech of Mr. Fount.
Gentlemen of the Society of the Alumni of the
(iirard College for Orphans : For many years past
it has been a custom for the graduates of institu
tions of higher learning in this country to form
assoclatloi'S for the promotion of literature und
ifood-fellowshlp among themselves and the better to
advance the reputation and Interest of their Alma
Mater. Some have based their organizations upon
broader grounds and have associated themselves,
"without distinction of party or sect, rank or pro
fession, in Church or in Stale, in literature or In sci
ence, thereby creating a leiiowsnip ot tne most iine
ral und comprehensive character; asking no creed
but the love of letters; seeking 110 end but the en
couragement of learning; and imposing 110 condi
tions which might lead to Jealousy or ambitious
Htrife; cultivating the doctrines of peace on earth,
ooodwlll towards men."
These associations are recognized among their
contemporaries because of their utility and beuell
clal tendencies, and they furnished an example
which was worthy your imitation. If it were wise
for the graduates of a college to organize merely for
the promotion of literature and good fellowsh p
among themselves, how much more appropriate
were it for you, graduates of the (iirard College for
Orphans, to form un association of a liberal and
comprehensive character, and that your object
should be "the promotion of the interests of the
Oirard College and its graduates, and the faithful
execution of the will of Its founder."
it watt appropriate In a marked degree that you
should assoc ate yourselves in such a manner as to
hold tiememury of the founder in kindly reveren
tial remembrance ; In honoring his memory you
honor your own manhood. .... ,
Many allusions have been made by the speakers
who preceded me to the character of Stephen
iirard It certainly is one presenting point worthy
ti e imitation vf every graduate of the coUege, und
illustrates in a remarkable degree the power and In
fluence of the human will rightly directed. Krom
his home in a far-distant cltv In Prance, disfigured
in feature, diminutive In size, without education,
fortune, or friends he.thre himself upon his own
resources, and in one capacity or another, as a man
ner, he began to accumulate some means. These
he profitably disposed of and continued to increase
nntil he was led to desire a permanent location for
the prosecution of the mercantile business accord
ing to his preconceived plans. While in
tent npon this object ho entered the waters
of the Delaware, and In the midst of the
budding beauties of our lovely May month, Just
ninety-two years ago, landed for the first time at
I hlladelphla an event full of interest to the then
infant city. Ninety-two years ago, when the city
possessed a population of 20,000 inhabitants, and
nearly all Its business was transacted along the east
ern front, between Vine sircet and Pine street, north
and south, and between the Delaware river and
Third street, west: when Front street was the great
market for all kinds of goods sold by wholesale, and
Second street, from Arch to Chesnut streets, was also
a place of great resort for goods. To live then as far
west as Seventh street wits to reside quite out of the
city ; while the locality of the college was so far out
In the country, beyond the city limits, as to make a
day s Journey on foot necessary to reach and return
rrom It.
What a emipter of Interest we could here Introduce
did time permit the consideration of the subject of
the connection of Stephen (iirard with the develop
ment of this city. He saw upon his llrst visit its ad
vantages, and with characteristic promptitude seized
the opportunity to make Judicious investments; the
result is before us at this moment In sublime reality,
(iirard accumulated wealth; his example stimulated
others; those (-round him grew rich; he liought and
improved estates, and in doing this enhanced the
value of those around him; the cltv grew and lieeame
great, and it is now our privilege and duty to glv.i an
expression of gratitude to the Uiver of all good that
the sails of the young mariner were directed towards
the obscure port of Philadelphia in the vear A. D.
1 ITT. He sought to ft ml In it a home; he" lived ami
died its grent benefactor.
Those who have been the contemporaries of
Stephen (iirard have doubtless heard his name fre
quently associated with stories of the rigidity with
which he required compliance with aH his contracts
In the dim-rent departments of trade, commerce and
II nance in hich lie was so extensively engaged ; but
they knew little or nothing of the snares and traps
that designing men placed In his path. It was the
unceasing watchfulness of Mr. (lirard, and his acute
perceptions of the dangers to which disobedience of
orders exposed him, that made him so exact in all
things.
While glancing thus briefly nt some of the most
strongly marked peculiarities of Mr. Guard's charac
ter, we would be wanting in a full appreciation of
its scope If we were to omit allusion to what we have
always felt to be a grand reature In the creation of
the college. He knew from observation and expe
rience that the happiness und prosperity of a people
depend mainly upon a love of country and the in
culcation of habits tif honestv, Robrletv, and truth
fulness, and that these principles should be taught
in youth, when the mind Is plastic and impressible.
He therefore conceived the sublime ideaof infusing
Into society, through the medium of an educational
institution, In which should be taught "fact ami
things, rather than words or signs, and where by
every proper means a pure attachment to our re
publican institutions and to the sacred rights of con
science us guaranteed bv our hnppv constitutions,
should be formed and fostered in the minds of the
scholar."
When he had fully completed the bright and beau
tiful plan of the college, he said : "It is my desire
tlvit all the Instructors and teachers in the college
shall take pains to instil into the minds of all the
scholars the purest principles of morality, so that on
their entrance Into active life thev mt'iv. from In
clination and habit, evince benevolence towards their
fellow creatures, und a love of truth, sobriety and
industry, adopting ut the same time such religious
tenets as tneir matured reason may enable them to
prefer."
Gentlemen, may I not be permitted in these crudely
arrumred closinir remarks to snircest to von a. con.
tinued special attention to the points of character
Mr. (iirard so particularly designated as essential to
the full success of his comprehensive plan of a col
lege tor your nencut? ins industry, economy, ami
sobriety are worthy your closest imitation, while in
the love he bore his adopted country, and in his
fidelity to the interests of the community In which he
uvc-ii, ne is a mouei iniieeu.
The Anni verHnry Hymn.
The exercises were brought to a close by the sing
ing of an anniversary hymn to the tune of "nome.
ward Bound," written and dedicated to the Alumni
by President Allen, as follows:
Home of our youth. Alma Muter, ngnin
Thy otiilriron come;
Weld the stronK linkn of our Brotherhood's chain,
And irroot our home.
Touchers and friends, ye who pointed our way
th where the tiath of mtnirritv lay.
Tuuidit ut) of duty tlio law to obey ;
To you we come.
Friend of the orphan, thy memory dear.
To bless we come ;
Drop on thy tombstone n filial tear;
Thou murt'st our home ;
Plodgo to ench other with heart, hand, und had.
Smile on the living, and mourn for our dead,
(iurluud the praves of our patriots who bled ;
Come. Brothers, come.
N. 15 Those portions of the will of Mr. (iirard
which relate to the College will be found published
on our inside pages.
A Kni.n ATTKMIT AT FOKIiKRV A NUMBKK OK
Coi'ntkkkeit City Warkanth Discovkrkd. Yes
terday two brokers on Third street were visited by
iiiiii-n-nt mirties who ottered for sale several city
warrants drawn against the Police Department. At
the house of J. E. Kidgway A Co. nine were pur
chased for the sum of J1042-CO, and then taken to
the City Treasurer's ofllce, where they were stamped
in uoofiViiiiiieH with the ordinance of Councils. The
parties did not prove so successful at the house of
Curson, De Dobbeler A Co., where they were pro
nounced counierieits, auu ou oeuig nimura n iu.t
one olterlng to sell, be quickly left the place, re
marking that he would be back in a few moments
wiiii tlu. Gtiiinn on them.
Not returning, the broker Informed the police
authorities, and the circumstance was communicated
to the City Treasurer, who sent for those sold to
Kidgway A Co.,and ou examination they proved to
be spurious. Thev were drawn on Item No. 11,
which is to pay policemen, for repairs made to sta
tion houses, and all matters appertaining to the
Police Department. The blank forms of warrants
drawn in the Mayor's oillee are printed in red Ink,
and huve the seal of the city printed thereon. The
number of the warrant Is stamped upon each one of
them. The forged warrants are foe aimile of the
originals, except the Ink used In priuting them is a
little darker. The signature of the Mayor's clerk
had been traced over an original copy.
AS soon as tlie iorgeries were uuuuvoreq 111c va
rious brokers were notllled, when it appeared that the
attempt to sell them had only been made at the
I ,.., w liucovorrd so nuieklv. as It is believed
Hixive-mci iioneu places, u nun luuuuiiui tow. nm
J,,, tfl(.re WM a systematic plan by which similar
wnrrantft. on all the other departments would have
warrants on all the other departments would have
been on the street to-duv, as it Is known that a small
warrant on the Telegraph Department was pur
chased yesterday morning by a suspicious-looking
character.
Yesterday afternoon the attention of City Councils
was called to the subject. A resolution was adopted
- . - - - : -
J ff, 'Treasurer
" ;tc 'y oVi
0 i,'
referring it to the C ommittee on Cash Accounts of
lor investigation. 1 ue coiuiiiiucc
k this morning at the Treasurer's
oltlce, where the counterfeits were presented and
examined. Thev vary in many respects from the
genuine, the printing generally being in much larger
type. The routine of the oillce, with reference to
the stamping and paving of warrants, was also lu-
vestlgateil, anil tne couiuiuiee came u iiie conclu
sion that all the necessary guards were In force, and
upon which no Improvement could be made, except
at a material disadvantage to the operations of the
oltlce. The committee will hold another meeting In
a few days.
TlIK TWKI.KTM STKKUT Cl'I.VEKT H AVR TUB PRO
i-i.K no Knurrs? For a week or more, Twelfth street
between liace and Monterey, has been turned up
side down and rendered entirely impassable by the
construction of a culvert along that portion of ths
thoroughfare. Yet the contractor, whoever he may
be, has taken no precaution whatever to prevent tin
occurrence of accidents in consequence of the con
dition of the street The whole suiiare should have
been enclosed by a rope or rail at each end, as a
warning to the drivers of vehicles, but there has
been no such precaution taken, and wagons and car
riiiges have frequently lieeu obliged to turn about
after running upoutlie'obstructious. About 10 o'clock
lust evening a carriage drawn bv two horses, and
containing a lady oeciipant, was driven squarely into
the ditch before the driver had any intimation of the
condition of the street. As the moon was presumed
bv the city authorities to be shining, the iras lamo
lust in front of the scene of the occurrence had not
been lighted, and the spot was enveloped In absolute
darkness, one 01 tne horses was extricated without
dllllculty, but 1111 hour elapsed before the other, a
very valuable animal, could be removed, with the
aid of a dozen men uud the appliances of shovels and
planks. The carriage could not be lifted out of the
muddy ditch until this morning. If the proper autho
rities do not look into this matter, the citv will v.t
have a bill to settle, to say nothing of the risk of life
Involved by SUCH cuipaiMejiegiigimce,
CAt-miT in tiik Arr. ('lark D. Shaw was formerly
on inmate of the House of ltefuge. He was caught
yesterday in the act of throwing a box of matches
over the wall of the institution to a manlier of the
bovs who were assembled within the enclosure,
Being taken before Alderman Punt-oast, he was com
Diillud IW a juniicr nt-aniig,
Narrow Rw-ii-v t m-K, - . . .
Tnlnn. a - . . . .ww iin nfNNIl iwrni?
airn , r-"1 "wi vweive years 01
Hadroad J?Zln.tXlZ nn the Heading
The. wi reet an1 len'"ylvania avenue.
rwZ JfVJ?C?''"n np .ttm ,ormr wreet, and on
locrnXJ ?e f UT r Wfirf "T""1 h' ,n rV of a
tha-i l.h '.r ?r tr"''M ror the width of
tnt" Point The engine passed on one of
rnenWhe. Won. At the same mo
ment they saw a train of fre ght cars nnon a nearer
track, running -lowly In the same dlrSn m the
ff1 Thev.! 'i by ,U 0wn momentum d"wn a
wMchtnl rrl'tT'1 a,;,row'-fl o" the track on
WofroWmorte!f CUn,e BhC,U, 0f bUt
denlv r?kth7n '2" " tr f them Were Slld
r,meywirh h yhW.Kftt P(X ftftrwards to he a long
.'.h wnlnn tn" enr'n was pulling the train
without being on the same tou-V . . "LL.-Vh Vk.,
werennable to see in the darkness. Mr Watson
7Xrto?ZZfiZrt,y " Kn'i Jne aT
anclng cars; his son was hurled back to the side-
Jo? in h? ?,at?ly for.ine ,orm,r' u'-cceded in
.h frm tno ,ftth of th approaching
wheels, and then became insensible. When he re
covered, he was asked by one of the road men.
,T "il" 1 you Roe thttt rP Comment
Is not needed. The nulling of trntm. in ,.,.h a .v
laying a ierfect man-tran for nnssera-hv. The
immmo company snou t see tr it ti.
tiers are not employed by its men.
pra;
Another Hatch This
the unterrltled were sworn in as policemen. They
were as follows:
first DistrictJohn Mc.Vey.
Fourth District Martin liuhn n.i rnn. i.v.ii..n-
steln.
Sixth District Oeorge M. Den
Ninth District Charles McDonald
Kleventh District K. 11. Williamson, Henry Dych,
John H. (ihi.ier, and Charles Max.
Twelfth District Dudley K. Cavsnangh.
Sixteenth District tohn i..i ii, -i-m
Thomas Kelley, Henry C. O'Neill, and Michael CavaZ
Kighteenth District Charles .T nivin.. Von.
stock 'li",m"'' '"''nberger, and George lW-rgeu-
Schuylkill Harlior M. V. Barry.
An Enoi.ish Tkmi-rrancb HkfoITmkr. An ctr.rt
Is being made to Induce Dr. F. K. U-es, the renowned
Knglsh orator, who is at present sojourning in this
country, to make his appearance Ix-fore a Philadel
phia audience and deliver one or his famous lectures.
As a temperance reformer Dr. Lees stands high on
the record in his own country, where he has devoted
a lifetime to the temoerance cumin Tim Hmriiuh
press speak highly of the eloquence of this gentle
man and of the wnnilerful power he possesses in
commanding the attention of his audiences. There
is no doubt that a crowded house would meet this
eloquent gentleman should he consent to accept the
invitation which has la-en extended to him.
Drcohatino the Gravrs Post No. M, (1. A. It,
of 1-Yankford, are making extensive arrangements
for celebrating the day set apart fr the ceremony of
decorating the graves of those who fell in battle or
died while in the service of the country. Thev have
been assigned to Cedar Hill Cemetery, which con
tains quite a number of the remains of soldiers and
sailors. A parade will be formed on Saturday, in
Frankford, consisting of the Post, the Soldiers' and
Sailors' I'nion, Sunday School children, beneficial
organizations, ond the Fire Department, and being
formed will proceed to the cemetery, where ad
dresses will lie delivered and the ceremony of deco
rating the graves will be proceeded with.
Hot'SK Hohberirs. tast night the house of J.
Kemp Hartlett, at Fortieth street and Darbv road,
was broken Into through the rear cellar window. The
thieves carried oil' a silver pitcher, an urn, a castor
and a large basket of linen. The silver has the letter
B engraved on it The family were asleep at the
time.
Yesterday afternoon the residence of William I
Souther, No. 1R39 North Thirteenth street, was en
tered through the cellar window, and robbed of some
silver ware and Jewelry.
Fire at Chester The lead works situated at
Chester, and owned bv Painter A Ilarr. were totally
destroyed bv fire on Wednesday night The loss
sustained will reach JtiO.oftO, on which there is an in
surance rj 7:13,000, in the following companies:
Lycoming Mutual jiiono
Home, N. Y 4000
Manhattan, N. Y 4000
Narragansett, It 1 3ihk)
A'tna, Hartford, Conn ewto
Phoenix, " " onoo
Hartford, " " 4000
ScspECTEn ok Lawenv. Hannah Berav wn.s taken
into custody last evening at Sixth and Bedford
streets, with a basket containing two photograph
albums, a couple of tidies and several other articles,
which she was endeavoring to dispose of for a small
sum. Alderman Tlttermary has held her for a fur
ther hearing, and the articles await identification at
the Second District Station.
ForNn Drowned. Coroner Daniels has taken
charge of the body of an unknown man which was
found in the Delaware nt Arch street wharf. He was
about thirty-five years of age, fi feet 9 inches high,
has brown hoir. small sandy whiskers, und was
dressed in a black cloth sack coat, vest and pants,
plaid tlannel shirt, plaid scarf and low shoes.
A Wife Beaten .Teremiah Stillmun, residing at
No. 20 Ouceii street, bus been held by Alderman
Tittermarv to answer the otV'-nse of beating his wife.
The wife also complained that he had threatened
her life on several occasions.
Kxtra Vai.vabi.e Reai. Estatk. Thomas sons'
sale, on Tuesday next, will Include the very valuable
and large estate ef Joshua lx)dgst.reth. deceased, to
be sold peremptorily. See their catalogues issued
to-morrow.
The First Spnday Train to the seaside, over the
Camden and Atlantic liailroad. which was advertised
to run on the '2M instant, has been postponed until
June u.
Vmf.ATiNO a City Ordinance. .Tohn Millliran was
vesterdav arrested at Second and Callowhill streets for
driving his horse too close to the preceding wagon.
Alderman Kerr fined him in tne usual amount.
kirk. shortly after 12 ociock this morning a
frame dwelling, situated on Thompson street, below
Otis, in the Kighteenth ward, was damaged by lire to
the extent 01 I'juo.
Election Lieutenant-Colonel John P. Bankson,
Division Inspector, was to-dav elected Brigadier-
General of the First Brigade, by the unanimous vote
or tne omcers or the brigade.
Casualty. This morning a workman named
Baxter fell from the roof of house No. 'H South
Ninth street He was taken to the Hospital.
Amount of Coal transported on the Philadelphia
and Beading Builroail during the week ending
Thursday. May 20. 1H0W : Tons. (W.
From St Clair 3557 Ort
' Port Carbon 19 IT
' Pottsville 4 U
' Schuvlkill Haven 14H 1ft
' Port Clinton : U
' Harrisburg. Dauphin. Allentown.
and Alburtls r72 Oft
Anthracite Coal for the week
1,120 09
8,SIS 03
Bituminous Coal from Harrisburg and
Dauphin for the week
Total for the week paying freight. .
9.9.W 12
2ii7 0(1
, . .. 10,205 IS
, . .'.l,4:u,i'ii-6.'i
Coal for Company's use
Total all kinds for the week
Corresponding week last year, tons..
l'revlousiy tins year
Total
1.414, 70ft 07
To Thursday, May 21, Imw...
l,:i2,57ti 12
MISSISSIPPI.
I'roiit the lli-riiaixlo (AliHiHi(i) Vi-m, Mail
(iovernor Hro n, in response to leading gentlemen
at Jackson, publishes u letter setting forth his views
in reference to tne recent, act 01 congress, passed in
eoniormiiy to tne recoiiimeuuaiion or the I'reslilent.,
and the best course to be pursued by the people of
tin- mine miner 11. lie iiiiih inivises:
Kirst, then, let us have order and rigid enforcement
of the laws, to the full extent of im-ting out equa'
and exact justice without stint to all men of all
opinions, races, and colors, ami to this end let every
good man resoive to uiu ine eivu and military au
thorities by every iiur means 111 111s power.
hecontl. Let there be no factious or mere pa--tisun
opposition to tne aiiiuiuisimtioii 01 rrcside nt (ira-it.
Hut lis the President has shown himself kind to iih,
let us be generous to him. We cannot atl'ord to
Illiberal.
Third. We must stand iy me issue ns our oppo
nents presented it 111 asiiiiigum. i ne convention,
the Constitution, and Kggleston A Co. on the one
side, the people of Mississippi on the other. The
President ami Congress sat in judgment and decided
in our favor. We win not. auow the issue to ne
C'vmn'tli. We accent the fifteenth amendment.
virtu v nledge ourselves one to another, disre-
irurdinc color and former political opinions, to deal
justly by all men and to secure perfect equality of
e.iwti umi nolit al rights to every one ncroretne law.
Kivtii That we set ourselves sternly against all
men of all races and of every creed and color, who
e, unw.iiff us to make miscuict, ami that we ex.
t.n.1 u enniial greeting and hearty good will to all
men of all parties, opinions, races, or color, who
come with the genuine puriswe of living with us and
sharing in giwd faltU our fortunes, whether they U)
good or evil.
THIRD EDITION
WASHINOTON.
Srcrefnry Bontweirs Financial
rolicy The Names of Govern
ment Vessels Changed
Appointments.
The New York Money Market.
FROM WASIIMaTOJf.
thfpatek to the Aociated Prtm.
Colored Appointees.
Washington, May 21. Jerome A. Johnson
(colored), President of the First Ward Republi
can Chili, and John T. Cook (colored ), brother
of Alderman Cook, of this city, were to-day
recommended for appointment to first-class
clerkships in the Revenue Office of the Treasury
Department. They have accordingly been de-t-iijnatcd
for appolutnient by the Commissioner.
Nnnir of United Htntcn VcmhcIh ('hanged.
A pencral order was issued to-day from the
Navy Department chungmR the names of the
following; vessels in accordance with law: Al
oma to Ik'tiicia, Ainniotioosuc to Iowa, Caiian
dainjiinlto Detroit Contoocook to Albany, Kcno
sliu to Plymouth, Kewaydin to Pennsylvania,
Mada wnska to Tennessee, Munitou to Worcester,
Minnetonka to California, Mosholu to Severn,
Ncshumony to Arizona, Omaha to Astoria, On
tario to New York, Piscutuqiui to Delaware,
Poiilpanoosuc to Connecticut, Pushmataha, to
CainbridKC, Wanipanoas to Florida.
FROM NEW YORK.
The (.old and Stock Marked.
Special Dixpateh to The Kvtniiuf TelegraiiK
New Yohk, May 21. The fold market Is
much less active to-day than yesterday, and
transactions far lighter. The statement of the
Secretary of the Treasury th. tj lie would issue
two millions or more a week, instead of one, if
necessary to break up the present '-system of
manipulating; the market, lias had the tendency
to bring; down prices, and a further decrease is
expected. The market opened at 142, and has
fluctuated between that figure and 143; nt pre
sent it is 142,'i'. No material change in the stock
market: sales moderate; Ohio and Virginias are
quoted at 36; sales far less active than yesterday.
FROM NEW ENGLAND.
A Bribl Meteor.
Boston, May 21. Many persons in the streets
Inst night were startled by a Hash of scarlet-tinged
light while others saw the meteor, which they
describe as of a bright scarlet, and to tha eye
about the size of a twelve pound cannon ball.
Kafcty of Vincent C'ol ver.
The following despatch from Mr. Vincent Col
yer, w ho was reported to have been captured by
the Indians, together with a detachment of so
diers acting as his escort, has Just been received
by the Executive Committee of the United States
Indinn Commission of this city:
Las Vegas, New Mexico, May 20 We arrived
at Fort Biiscom all well, walking across tho
staked plains four hundred uud thirty-five miles,
in thirty-one days, resting on Sundays. The In
dians met us with much hospitality. I leave for
the Navajo and Apache country to-morrow.
Vtnbent CoLYan. "
IatcKt MarkctM by Telegraph.
Baltimore, May 21. Cotton, under the Influence
gold, was somewhat stiller at the close yesterday,
being quoted at 2tk 2S',c, but to-day the market 'is
less turn at 2sc i-iour nun, wcuk, unit nominal.
Wheat dull; prime to choice valley red, J2trf2-10.
Cornllrm; prime white, ts4c. ; yellow. h7(u Bsc. Oats
dull and weak at 6si Tec. for light, and 7.V 77c. for
heavv. Provisions tlriu and unchanged. Whisky
tirm 'at 10l(a lu2c.
New York, Mav 21. Cotton quiet; sales of 200
bales. Flour steady; sales of 2.'oo barrels. Wheat
tinner; sales of o 000 bushels No. 2, 14ft delivered
and IM3 utlout; White California, tl-02K. Corn
tinner; sales of 86,000 bushels at wk,s7c. O.its
steady; sales of l'.i.OOO bushels at 78a7H.e. Beef
quiet, fork dull; new mess at sat -HTJi. l.anl quiet ;
su-am, 18;i(j),iac. Whisky firm at $1-02.
Tlie New York Money Market.
Frmn the Herald.
"(old wb nsuin erently excited yesterday, and tho nrioo
ruiiftcd betwetio thu extroineti ot 141'a und HH', with the
udvantHKe rutlu-r nn the Bitli nt the 'beura.1 Tiie drifting
of ecultinn to the gold market is shown by the larK'e
1'oiicouit.u 01 iiinrill'ni who null iiimiiK iiie Biiit.wjiiKa un
Now Htreet und watch the cbanKitiH riKures on the dial in
the window of tlie (iold Koom. Thegi-neral tamper of the
maiket wan bearish, iust us it ulways ie when the
cliquea huve .unloaded to the 'outairiu public1 mnri
are anxious fo buy back at lower prices. Whon gold
wuk at V.72 the atorenaia outside puhlic could not
be induced to touch a dollar ot tlie metal. Aow that it
bun gone up ten or twelve per cent, they rush in to buy,
true to ttiut instinct of human nature which prefors dear
to cheap (cisxla. 1 he preat gold clique, who number
several nrominent banking liriua and a combination of
stock hcusea. are, in the lunKUuffe of the street, 'short' of
Hold. '1 lie million wlucli tuey havo Deen carrying tne
past month have been distributed to tho crowd of small
operators and speculators, who began to really believe
gold would K" to idii wunin a lew days, nils Deliet
was induced by the wonderful chuin of circumstances
taken advantage of and manipulated to aid the
'bulls. I he r-innner speech in Juiglauu, tlie ad.
vuni-e In the Knglisb discount rate, the mictuutioti
in the foreign market of American securities and the re
ports of Cabinet troubles, the proposed recognition of
Cuba, were all niiide available in'alariuiiiR the public mind
and creating that distrust of the financial situation which
tinds so sensitive a barometer in tne gold premium. Yes
terday the work of 'unloading' was not accomplished with
out un effort. At the outset the market was disposed to
look mure calmly at the condition of atlairs, especially as
the full text ot the Knglista comments on Senator hum
ner'B spi ech whs not so warlike after all. A decline in
bonds in Imdon, due to tbe advance in gold here Wednes
day, tirM started the premium and gave the clique their
cue. Tiiecxciiemeni neing aggravated ny irosn rumors of
busine failures there was a rush to buy, which carried the
price to 14-T'i,. Advantage was also taken of the re
port thst prominent persons had gone to Washington to
induce Mr. Hnutwell to cliange his policy of buying bonds
and si-lbiig gold. As to the future course of the Secre
tary of the Treasury, our own despatches and other tele
grams assert positively that he will adhere to the plan
which he lias adopted of improving the national credit and
rtn.tnof in? the interests ot the mercaiitil., I'mniminiiu
tine of these telegrams says Air. Hunt well was very do-
cided in his intention not 'to cliange his present policy
for some tune to come, ut least, if it all. At noon to day
there wus upwurds of $i,oom,KHI in coin in the Treasury,
and the prospects are tliut this amount will increase be
fore the end of tbe month, instead of diniinisiiini;, not
withstanding the sale ol iH.ihiu.oi.o tt wm-k. The surplus on
hand, over and above what is actually needed, in the
vaults, is estimated ut :)"i.ll,iKKI, und (Secretary
Knutwell is considering whether I
amount gradually und to purchase bonds with the pro
ceeds.' In fact, those who have been prominent in this
pnnsnre upon tlie t-oeretury lay themselves opon to the
suspicion mat iney nave neen directly concerned in a
higher premium on gold. I nil'-r the ettuct of this intelli
gence concerning .Mr. Hoot w ell s policy tlie 'bears' (i.e.
those who were 'hulls' up to the turning point of the prico)
sold the market very freely, and hammered tke tuure down
to !.. H , calling lv 1110 natural reaction.- 1 lie Morn) Cas
tie, tor Havana, took out Mm ("HI in specie. The disburse
llients ot coin interest were 27tl,tKA.
"The money market wus made more active in the fore
noon to enable the 'shorts' to get possession of some, of
the lending stocks. Hie general r.ito was Beven percent
lor euily loans, but the demand wus fully satisfied before
the close ol 'bunking hours, und lingo balances went over
either ut a concession in the rulo of interest or uneul-
'''"'rWcign exchange advanced to 1(19 VfllOM respectively
for prime bankers' sixty day and sight sterling hills. The
yielding in gold cuusod more buying, while the uneasiness
as to tlie geneiui ciuB..., inns gives me prime bankers the
advantage of making stiller rules.
"(ioveriunnnts touched the highest for ti2s ever realized
The market ut tlie opening wus without decided feature,
the decline of in Iindon arresting the speculative feel,
ing, and inducing some short' sales. The 'short' in
terest is now verysiuull. having been closod out by the
recent large advance, as the cessation of the sharp bor
rowing demand seems to evince. At noon the Ixmilon
price came higher, and b'Ja advanced to 12t'. Iu the
aiternoon, under a pressure to realise, the market reacted
from the best prices,
Williams College has, among other things, a ve
locipede dub, boxing club, art association, and four
chess clubs.
I Professor Timothy Dwlglit. of Yule, is the reel-
I plent of the first degree giveu by the Chicago Theo-
f togicai fH-uiiiiaiJ.
(FdtJKTH' EDITION
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS.
Reduction in llio Departmental
Forces nt, Washington Secre
tary Rawlins not to Re
signA Cabinet
Meeting.
Suspension of the Royal Cana
dian Bank-Crime in
New York.
FROM WA S II TNG TON.
Special Dcsjiatch to The Evening Telegraph.
Cabinet .Medina.
Washington, May 21. The Cabinet held a
re culur meeting to-day. All the members were
present except Fostmastcr-Oicnerul Crcswell and
(iencral Kawlins, who nrc out of town.
ltrducllon In Clerical force.
The reduction of the force In some of the de
partments is creating great confusion. In tlie
Fourth Auditor's ofllce, where a largo amount of
work had accumulated during tho war, the force
w as barely enough to keep up current work. It
has now been reduced one-fourth, which leaves
things generally mixed.
Neeretnry lfnwllna.
Tlie rumor of General Rawlins' intention to
resign is generally disbelieved in nrmy circles,
as the General's health is as good now as when
he resigned a life position to'tukc the War port
folio.
Henntor Crnwln
is in town looking after tho New Hampshire
appointments.
Denateh to the Associated Prea.
Indinn Aaeiit.
Second Lieutenant J. W. Wham, 3."th Infantry,
hits been detailed to execute the duties of Indian
Agent, nnd ordered to report without delay to
Commissioner Parker.
FROM NEW YORK.
Women Imprisoned.
Special Despatch to The Evening Telegraph.
New Yokk, May 21. The case which has ex
cited so much attention, Anna E. Pearsol and
Johanna O'Connor, imprisoned for contempt of
Court in having transferred the custody of tlicir
sister's child from tho jurisdiction of tho Court.
was again argued in tlie Supreme Court tkis morn
ing, before Judge Cardozo, on a habeas corpus
to effect their release. Tho case was adjourned till
next Tuesday; the women iu the meantime to
remain iu prison.
Crime In the City.
New York, May 21 Some time since an
alderman named Robert Wilson died at Bergen
City, N. J., nnder circumstances which led to
exhuming his body and placing his stomach in
tho hands of Professor Doremus lor an anali.a
tion of its contents. It is alleged that a brother
named Isaac Wilson is charged with getting de
ceased intoxicated, nnd inllucncing him to sign
a deed conveying to Isaac property valued at
25.C0O.
The I'reMbylerlnn AnNeiiiblleM.
New York, May 21 The Old School Presby
terian Assembly met at 9 o'clock this A. M., and
the Now School at 10 A. M. Both bodies have
been occupied all tho morning with routine busi
ness. Tlie committees of conference appointed
by both schools to drawn up a basis of union
ire busily at w ork, and it is almost certain that
their labors will prove successful.
second special despatch."
The Flour nnd Produce Market Quotations.
The Flour market is dull and 56510c. lower.
Sales of 5400 barrels at 5-00S.5'85 for superfine
State; SO-lOfn O MO for extra do.; ti'35(S0'50 for
choice State; '5'5.ri(a5'85 for superfine Western;
6-00(fi 6'W) for extra AVestcrn; &G-25(5)G-0 for
round hoop Ohio; nnd SO'TorST-lO for tho trado
brands. Southern Flour dull and drooping; Bales
300 barrels at $0'50(u'6'95 for common to fair
extra, and sJT'T'SO for good to choice extra.
California Flour quiet; sales 200 sacks at tOffi)
9-40. Rye Flour dull; sales 200 barrels at $ 4-75
6'85. Corn Meal quiet.
Wheat market heavy, and lc. lower. Sales
00,000 bushels at .1'57 for prime winter red Ca
nada, in bond; 141(S1'45 for No. 2 spring, in
store and delivered; $1-50 for No. 1 do. to arrive,
and $1'85 for white Michigan. Corn without
decided change. Sales 39,000 bushels at 75(S87c.
for new mixed Western; 90c. for old mixed West
ern In store. Ryo quiet. Barley dull and droop
ing. Barley Malt dull and hotvy. Sules 7500
but-hels Canada Pens at 41 '23. Oats a shade Armor;
Bales 41,000 bushels at 78);79c. for Western in
store und afloat.
FROM EUROPE.
By Atlantic Cable,.
French Finances.
Special Despatch to The Evening Telegraph.
Paris, May 21. Tho Bank of Franco's
weekly statement, published here to-day, shows
n specie decrease since last Friday of 18,000,000
fram s. G33
Dcbnte in the Spanish Cortes.
Madrid, May 21 Tho debate on the future
form of government for Spain was continued iu
the Constituent Cortes yesterday. Admiral
Topetc, Minister of Murine, spoke moderately,
though nt considerable length, mainly In reply
to Castcllar, who had inado a powerful speech
in favor of the republic the day before.
I)c nth of an Kinlneiit Anthor.
London, May 21. Tho Rev. Alexander Dice,
B. A., an eminent Shakespearian commentator
and author, died yesterday, aged 71.
Rovcrdy Johnson has gone to Southampton-
and sails thence for Baltimore iu the steamship
Ohio.
Liverpool, May 21 Arrived, steamship Erin,
from New York Mav 8th.
FROM BOSTON
A Woman Found (Jullty of .Murder.
Boston, May 21 At tlie close of tho trial of
Mrs. Nancy Madun, in Dedhani, for tho murder
of her son-in-law, tho accused being allowed to
speak, said: "Gentlemen of the Jury I havo
nothing to say, only this, I am not guilty. I am
willing to appear before God, but blood will not
bo found upon my hands." Tho jury this morn
ing rendered u verdict of murder in the first
degree.
MoeU QuolntloiiN by Tclewrnph-.l P. M.
Glendinnlng, Davis A Co. report through their Now
York house the following: . . .,
N. Y. Central R 101 West. Union v .
N. Y. and KrieR s,v Cfeve. aud i ole do iuoa ,
Ph. and liea. R Ml'lwloftdK'!l,n,
Mk ll. H. and N. 1. lt.WIS M - a"' "fc
( le. and Pitt. R '"in P" ti
.i.i .....i xi u' ..,., ot u Wells. 1-argo St
VM. T, i w: W. nref:."l04. !'l''."s M V
ChL and R. I. R---v !iU, 'i
Market steady.
I'ltts. r . W. A (- "I.
Pacific Mail Bteaiu... W '
FROM BUFFALO.
i
Confidence Mm ImnrWnrd.
Buffalo. May 21. Edward Parmleo. of Cleve
land, and William O'Brien, of Philadelphia, were
enttotho yyorkhouo to-day for six month
each, for practising the confidence game t the
trie itrcci depot yesterday.
The Itoyal Cnnndlnn Hank 8ns-
pentfea.
Tokonto, May 21 The Royal Canadian Bank
elocd Its doors to-day, announcing; 1U sus
pension. OIK MERCHANTS.
A I.lst ofThONft Whnf- Hnles Rxrrrd 300,009
ler Yenr.
We give below a list of the merchants doing busi
ness in Philadelphia whose annual sales exceed
t.00,000, prepared from tho City Treasurer's notice
concerning the payment of mercantile taxes:
fnlrn Hrtwrrn 9500,000 nnd 9 1,000,000.
.1. V. Kills A Sons, dry goods.
P. Focht. A Co., groceries.
Kitler, Weaver .V Co., ropes.
Onrrattson, Hlakcmore A Co., dry goods.
Namborger, Long A Co., dry goods.
Reeves A I'arvin, groceries.
1). Scull, Jr., A Iiro., wool.
Slter, Price A Co., dry goods.
.lessup A Moore, paper.
Stout A Atkinson, dry goods.
N. (. Tayler A Co., hardware.
N. Trotter A Co., tin.
Raitf A llarve?, groceries.
If. V. A W. P. Sinlth, dry good".
Yarnell A Trimble, sodiu
Kneedler, Patterson A Co., dry good?.
.1. J. Bailey A Co., notions.
Bancroft A Co., dry goods.
Middle Hardware Co.
Urownlng A liros., drugs.
CoatcH Bros., wool.
A. (J. Cut tell A Co., produce.
Cumberland Nail nnd Iron Co.
I. lppincott A Trotter, groceries.
Delaware Sugar House.
(i. Brewer A Co., dry goods.
Cutlhury, Khoails A Co., dry goods.
Lewis Brothers A Co., dry goods.
J. Lee A Co., dry goods.
II. II. Mears A Son, flour.
Price A l'arrish, drv goods.
Fales, Wharton A ('., dry goods.
J. C. Howe A Co., dry goods.
Hough A Norrls, commission.
C. I. Williams A Co,, dry goods.
Kenipton, Thompson a Co., dry goods.
Homer, Colladay A Co., dry goods.
J. F. A E. II. (iriie, carpets.
John Watiainnkcr, clothing.
M. Lantlenberger A Co., wool goods
J. S. Wood, leather.
French A Richards, paints and drugs.
Iloirman A Kennedy, tlpur.
Snlm Hetween $1,000,000 nnd $2,009,090.
Hoyt, Spriiguc A Co., dry goods.
Stewart A Itro., dry goods.
Wood, Marsh A Hay ward, dry goods.
A. Whlldeu A Sons, merchandise.
T. M. Kerr, groceries.
Lewis Wharton A Co., dry goods.
Frothlngham A Wells, dry goods.
J. S. (libson A Son, liquors.
Stokes, Caldwell A Co., dry goods.
Kebhe, Colladay A Trout, varieties.
Bullock's Sons, wool.
Hush, Kunn A Co.. dry goods.
Cochran A Russell, oil.
C. Mcgnrge A Co., paper.
Davis, Fiss A Haines, wool.
Fenton A Thompson, dry goods.
Horstmann A Son, fringes.
Snlcs Het ween $ ,0(0,O00 and $3,000,000.
Collin A Altetnus, dry goods.
Shortrldge, Borden A Co., dry goods.
A. T. Stewart A Co., dry goods.
1). S. Drown A Co., dry goods.
Sales Hetween $3,000,000 and $1,000,000.
Jloml, Bonbrlght A Co., dry goods.
Sales Over $5,000,000.
Jacob Rlegel .V Co., dry goods.
James, Kent, Santee A Co., dry goods.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
Reported by De Haven A Bro. No. 40 S. Third street.
BETWEEN BOARDS.
isno Leh Con loan. 83
tank Read R...ls. 49
f fiOnti City 6s, New. . . 1 0 1 T
$s(IO do 101
200 do
200 do
.2d.tl. 49
...-l.t An
Jimmo do lot ft
100 do....'2dAL
49
49
49
49
BTV
MX
8
8S
84ft
1 1 0(10 C A Am 6S, '89. 83
l&OOl'elA Del2m.
endorsed.. IS
8'JOOOLeh Rloan.... 87
8 sh Mech Itk 81 kf
100 do
100 do.
loo do
200 sh Penna K.M0.
200 do 1)60.
loo sh Leh Nav:b48.
loo do..st0wn.
loo sh Cata Pf
glOO sh Fli A E.830wn 80ft'
100 uo 04. ill
100 sh Cata rf..b:t(). 35
SECOND BOARD.
ff,6no Cityfis,New. ls.loi ft
100 sli Phil A Kit. . . 30ft'
100 do b30. 31
100 shReadliuj..8l0. 4Sft
100 do 4Sft
100 do Sit 48ft
100 do 2d. 48ft
800 do..si0wn. 48ft
200 do..860wn. 48 ft
8 Bit Norrist'n It.. 67)tf
1 sh Cam A Am R.129 V
BOO sh Nich Coal.... y,
200 Bh O C A A R 1)30 37)$
fisoo do 101ft
IKCflO do Is. lei ft
t'lieoo Pa 6s, 1 sc 1C4)
t-5 bli Penna R 57 i
20 do Is. 67,
200 do 1)30. f7ft
r-4 oo is. r.
loo do bS. r
13 sh Leh N Stfc.ls. rbx
100 do 3fiv
100
do.
.s0. 8SV,
rmsox LIFE.
It Amenities in an Indiana Penitentiary
IWurdercrN Allowed to Ho FIhIiIiik and 1 .eit
her Convicts Dine with the Warden.
A correspondent of the Chicago Jiepublican writes
from Indianapolis, under date of May 10:
"Convicts In the State Penitentiary of Indiana
very quickly detect weakness lu an ottlcer, and os
quickly avail themselves of whatever advantage it
may be to them. It took them but a short time to
discover that Indecision held tho reins of govern
ment, and as the discipline relaxed have gradu
ally set the rules of the prlsoa at naught, until they
now hold the upper hand. When reported
by a guard for misconduct, they are Bent
back with a gentle reprimand or good advice, and as
soon as they are out of the warden's sight laugh at
his weakness and jeer at the guard for his pains.
Open violation of the rules goes unpunished, and a
purty of convicts were actually taken by the warden
to his house and took tea with him and his family.
Two of that party shortly afterwards made their
eeeupe by scaling the walls, and, when recaptured,
gave as a reason for running away that the guard
had been cross to them. They were believed, sent
buck to their places unpunished, while the guard
was reprimanded for speaking harshly to the little
Innocent dears.
"Those of the guards who still adhere to the old
fashioned notions of discipline, and think that obedi
ence should be exacted from the convicts, are now
threatened with dismissal, and will be dismissed un
less they mind their ways, and stop lacerating tne
feelings of those pet lambs. A few days, or at fur
thest a few weeks, will bhow whether tills is correct
or not.
"From fifteen to eighteen couvlets, male and
female, are dally allowed to run at large, without
restraint, aud It reully seems as If the worst charac
ters in the prison had been selected to have the
favor conferred on them. Four at least of them are
murderers. Burglars and highway robbers help to
swell the liHt. Parties of them are allowed to go
tlshlng at the fulls, a mile from the prison. Of a fine
afternoon the females, dressed in full citizen's cos
tume, promenade the streets or tako long walks on
the commons, while some of the men play ball or
cut circus capers und perform gymnastic, feats for
the delectation of invited guests. The women are
not alone in the mutter of dress ; some of them snort
articles of cltlz.en'8 clothing, aud make use of their
liberty and spuro change by patronizing tho little
doggery near the prison. And further, as if defi
ance of decency und of the city laws, a convict drives
a milk wugon from tho prison, und sells milk right
under the noses of the people who pay the taxes that
support this burlesque on the name of Penitentiary.
"Mrs. Longnecker, Kullle Hubbard, June Williams
ami Mrs. Clein, four women of the prison, are there
for life terms. Mrs. Longnecker Is a woman who
poisoned her husband In Indianapolis some five or
six years ago. Old Aunt Hullle Hubbard is a woman
sixty vears of age. She aud her husband murdered
a family of seven- father, mother, and live children
in Wubush county, thirteen years ago, becuuse she
and her husband wanted ubout forty-llvo dollars'
worth of furniture tliut was In the house iu which
the two futilities lived. After they had mur
dered the fumlly of seven, they buried
the dead bodies under the house, and gave
out that the missing family hud removed
from tho neighborhood. They lived six months
above the murdered fumllv, and might have lived
there yet hail not some awkward accident disclosed
the presence of the dead bodies. Then she and her
husband were arrested, tried, anil convicted. He
was hanged, and she was sent to the penitentiary
for lllo. We were astonished when tlie warden said,
'She is an excellent, good old woman, and I have
all the confidence In the world In her. She Is allowed
perfect freedom about the place, and she considers
this her home.' "
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