rtn rrr IE .1, H "J1 JL A M(tM&AFML ... VOL. XIII. NO. 35. FIRST EDITION central nron SCHOOL. Xm Blty-Thlrd Hrml-Annnal Commencement Kxrrrlnn at the Academy of Alnole thla Mendac The l.nt of tJraduatm The iliu" ter'oi Honorary nnd Valpdlrtory Addreeae- Keaatkn of I'rofeanor Klche. Tbe sixty-third semi-annual commencement of the Central High School took place at the Academy of Music thla morning. Tho doors of that spacious building were thrown open as early as 9 o'clock, and soon thereafter every Available spot In the structure was occupied by an attentive and fashionable audience. The gradu ates, distinguished and meritorious pupils, mem bers of the Board of Bchool Control, 'ond others, occupied scats on the stage. The music on the occasion' was furnished by the Oermania Orchestra. At Precisely 10 o'clock the exer cises commenced, with Professor George Ionian Riche, Principal of the Central High School, In the chair. The Order of EaercUee HM as follows: March Singers' Joy II. Hermann. Prayer hy the Rev. A. V. O. Hchenck. overture to Fra Dlavolo Autnr. MaBt' Address by Samuel Gormly, Esq., of the ' Class of February, 1H65. Polka Bllse Albert Parlow. Ta? Manufactures of Philadelphia," Fourth Honor oration, by Eimu Tiiomsou. Tha Earth Prspared for Man," Second Honor Oration by Harry Willis. ' Galop Beauty Bach. "Ch na," Third Honor Oration, by Frank P. . Prlchard. operatic selections from Jl Trovutoro Verdi. .Inhn Howard." oration by Samuel E. Cavln. "Physical Culture." oration by Joseph D. Coons. ffmnratlc selections from the Bohemian Girl Baire. 'Our Country," oration by Charles Schmuule. Waltz 11 liacio Ardlti. "The True Province of History," Honorary Address, by Dewey Hates. Terzetto and Finale from Luerezla Borgia Donizetti. Awarding of Testimonials and Conferring of lejicew. Operatic selections from Krnanl Verdi. ' Valedictory Address by Robert K. Paulson. . (Jalop PcRams Iieutner. The Desrens and Plnilnriloos and Awards of Merit. The Decree of Master of Arts was conferred on the following graduates of the Four Veu.d' Course, of not less than live years' standing: - Louis Ashbrook, William M. Balrd, Jr., Albert A. Bocklus, M. 1)., II. Conrad Brodhcad, Clement M. Brown, Koteit H. Ferguson. John A. Goodfellow, Hamncl Uormlv, Esq.. Frederick 8. Heston, Brandon J Kys, Benjamin F. Lane, Wm. H. Htaake, Esq., Nathan A. Taylor, Robert Tener, W. Irvinp; Vlnal, C. Harrod Vinton, M. V., Hiehardxou L. Wright, Jr., Jtoq., John (1. Piper. Ihe degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred upon the following, who have completed the .four years' course.: Dewey Bates, graduating average, 99-4; Harry Willis, U9 8; Frank P. Prlchard, 89; Klihu Thomp son, 97-7; Arthur H. Williams, 95; David E. Appel, 9fi; James Uessary, 9a-9; George James, 93-8; Charles Bchmele, 92-9; Samuel B. Moycr, 91; Leon Walker. 90; Robert K. Paulson, Samuel K. Cavln. 81-6; Joseph D. Coons, 87-4; John II. Grace, Wft; James 8. McCartney, 8t-2; David C. Greene wald, 83-1. - - The following is a list of those receiving certifi cates of having satisfactorily completed Partial Courses, with their averages: For Thre Yearn James P. McFarlond, 69-8. For Two and a Half Yean. Harding L. Kochcrs perger, 79-6 ; Jacob T. Clnnn, 70-9. For Two Ytari J. Kennedy Barton, 95-7; Joseph C. Haas, 811 ; Alfred D. Syckelmoore, 81 i Gcorjre S. line, 80-8; Win. F. Beach, 78-8; ltobert ti. Lelnroth, 74-7 ; John F. Uogan, 68-9. The following Is a list of students declared Distln snished, having attained term averages of 93 or over, as in number: ' Division A Dewey Bates, 99-4; Harry Willis, 93-3; Frank P. Prlchard, 99; Ellhu Thomson, 97-7; Arthur H. Williams, 95; David E. Appel, 9. Divixion 73. George J. Garde, 991; William H. Greene, 9.V4 ; Henry Taylor, 951 ; Henry I. Itoaen aum, 96; Thomas W. Illman. 96. Divttwn C George It Buckman, 98-8. DivUionD Frank Rlgler, 97-9; William H.Rock, 7-8; Charles K. Buzby, 952; Robert N. Simpers, 96 Division E Joseph H. Oram, 97; Charles W. Necly, 96-6; William H. flpanonle, 96-1; Lewis Cas Hidy, 94-3; J. Kennedy Barton, 76-7; U. Stewart Mcorhead, 95. ' . , Diomon r. Montgomery Gibson, 90-9; Charles K. Stanley, 901 ; Thomas It. Harper, 95-4; Lewis It. Anderson: 94-08. 1 Divixion o.-L-WUllam Jl. Curtiss, 95; Howard A. Snyder, 96. i, . i MKK1TOKIOU8. The following is a list of students declared meri torious, having attained term averages of 86 or over, and less than 95, and numbering 72: VivinionA James Uessary, 91J-9; Craig N. Llg- iret, 93 9 ; George James, 93-8 ; Charles Schmrcle, 92-9; Bainuel B. Moyer, 918; Leon Walker, 90-8; Robert 1W 1 aillnuu, oa o; oaiuuci aviu, ot'o, Joseph D. Coons, 87-4; John U. Grace, 86-6; James 8. McCartney, 80-2. IHviKion 11 Robert n. Walch, 92-2 ; Abraham M. Bcltler, 921; James Alcorn, 92; Franklin P. Barr, tl: Anpleton H. Danforth, 91-B; William B. L. Price, 80-8; Albert Applegate, 80; WUliara D. Ron- lArinion C.J. Harry Buckingham, 91-8; Benjamin F. Teller, 89; Walter Boswell, 87-1; George W. Cloak, 87 i; Edward A. Lincoln, 85. DivMnn 1 Louis Tissot, 93-6; Joseph A. Sinn, ve-8; George H. Carey, 88-8: Edward 1L F. Collins, 7-8; William M. Nlnesteel, 86 4; A. Burtls Hunter, 86-3; Joseph Leedom, 85-7; Thomas B. Foulkrod, 844. DivMon KJames Hewitt, 93-6; Harry Alhertson, 93- Hamuel J. Vau Htavoren, 92-4; John C. F.astlack, 92- S; Joseph W. Coxe, 90-9; Daniel Appel, 89 6; Josiah K. Davis, 8B-6; WUUam W. Bell, 85-4; William . Taylor, 85-2. Diiinioa K Clarence Momt,94-l ; 8oloraon 8. Cohen, 93- 9 ; Jonathan Row land,- : Louis N..MaBargee,93 -8 ; Peter 11. Boyd, 92-7; Thomas Keely, 921; Aaron Appel, 91-7 ; Charles K. Schull, 90-7; Samuel M. Uyseman, 90-2; I'leasouton L. Conriuest.bS-i, John C Pomeroy, 87 04; Onorge C. Day, 87 1; WUllam Freeborn, W5-6; Ferdinand H. Whltaker, 8U-5;-iarles W. MacFarlane, 86-2; Stephen J). Barbour, M-2; Charles F. Kerbaugh, 86-2: James F. Lynd, 85. IHvUurn ti Reginald H. W. Lewis, 90-5: Andrew J. Parker, 68; John W. Roberts, 87-4; Charles R. Pancoast, 86-4; David II. Bowen, 856; Thomas C. Brown, 88-3; John C. Young, 68. Division II. WUllam H. Kenyon, 93-6; Gilbert D. Paine, 90-7; William C. Cralge, 88; George W. right, 60-2; WUllam Kohn, 861; Charles W. Wig nail, bC'6. Professor Ulche'a Kemarka. In conferring the defreos, Professor George Inman Klche, the Principal of the school, ad dressed the graduates as follows: . Young Jfn: The degree Just conferred has a significance and imposes duties of which you will never, l trust, be unmindful. While it marks the oiupletiim oi your course la the timritution of which for four years you have been Hci-luuts, it heralds, let us hope, a future of devotion to science and of usefulness to the coninmulty. Never forget that Wlille H certifies that yon are grounded In the ele ments of knowledge, it pledges yon to a persevering effort to master the details of some of the Infinite ap plications of that knowledge that, while It evidences your indebtedness to the public for education, the richest boon that life can bestow, it fastens upon you the obligation to discharge that iudebted '' ntHS by unswerving fidelity to the prin ciples which underlie the common school aytitein,' and Walsh are Indeed the essential conditions of our repablican experiment. Hemem h uni'ii.llv that the Central lliirh Hr.hool. anion ir whoao alnmnl you now take your stand, looks to you, among others, lor tne vindication of its neces sity and usef ulucss. Go forth, then, to a life, not of Inglorious ease, but of labor and continued struggle. Your education has prepared yon for the enpeolal stud? of the mrchanie art, as well as for that of the nrnff sHlona. Hhriuk from no toll, however arduous. Despise no toll, however humole. Be patient unto the end, and with a reliance upon that iwnetl cent providence who cares for an ins crea tures, achieve tho kind and measure r luocesa which may lie within th vniM of vonr powers and onnortunlties. Yield to no false ambition, but be ever true to the houeHt Impulses of your own hearts, and l feel confident ii.uk trwluv von leave this Institution crowned with lis honors and Its laurels, so, at the close of life, whether that Hie oe loug or nuori, jou wm oo irradoated Into a nobler and higher existence, crowned with the unfading honors which are the Sift oi God alone. The !liiuter's Oration, delivered by Pamuel Gormly, Ewj., was as follows: JUiiliM ond oentlrmen: I have the honor to repre sent on this occasion the Forty fifth Class of the Central High school. A custom his grown up In these Commencement that every graduated class of five years' siandlng, whose members are entitled to the degree of Master of Arts, should be repre. seiited by one of Its own members.. Few more elec tive methods could be devised for tho purpose of preserving that attachment which should always exist between the graduate and his Alma Mater, lor their mutoal benefit. The great Universities of America and Europe owe much of tholr power and Influence to the fact that their graduates forever ontlnue their children Bvery exertion Is made to r reset ve and Increase the old feelings and affections, n times or difficulty or danger, a sualous and powerful body Is thns enlisted to supply their wants or to oppose their enemies. This should be the aim of all who have at heart tho welfare of our beloved Itiotltutlon. Its stability must depend not only In its reaognlzed usefulness to the commu nity, but on the conduct in after life and the gene rous support of its graduates. May It always And Its warmest defenders In those whose youth It has- nur tured. May they ever be eager to protect their Alma Mater from assault and desirous to Increase her efllclency. The High School, however, has hitherto placed Its greut reliance on the public confidence In its educational ability; and that coufblence has been freely extended, as the public Interest manifested In Its successive commencements conclusively prove; and the large and brilliant audience here to-day shows that conildence has not been diminished under the present management. ldir and (Jrntlnnrn: I propose to Offer a few brief and general remarks on the spirit of the age. We hear a great deal now-a-days on the Bpi'lt of (lie age. Writers and orators find It an unfailing source of elonnenoe and wisdom. Every one Is coimeloiis of a vsgue something of that name, but few have in quired Into Its real character. It is certainly difficult to define, but a close study will enable us to com. prehend Its origin and meaning. Yon will observe the very name "spirit of the age" implies that It Is general and not confined to a particular country or people. It Is active in Europe and America, and is felt in the oldest as well as In the newest communi ties. The recognition and consciousness of this general spirit by the present generation Is the great distinguishing characteristic of modern times. All history reveals no trace of anything similar in any previous age. Rome and Greece, of course, had certain periods of their existence which were distin guished from preceding ones by the prevalence of a particular spirit or sent iment. But that spirit or sen timent was confined to Its own country, and nnfelt beyond Its borders. Man's life in ancient times was so severely national that all foreigners were consi dered; enemies, whuse lives might be sacrificed for that cause alone. There was then no intercourse between nations and peoples by which It was possi ble for any thought or sentiment to become common to them all. The growth of commerce, however, In modern times, the invention of the printing press, the use of steam and tho telegraph, and the various appliances of science, by the general diffusion of knowledge has brought the most remote people together, and promoted a bablt of national Intercourse in which artificial aud and even natural distinctions have been almost obliterated. The study of the modern languages, too, has made the whole world acquainted with the thoughts and feelings of each particular people, and has brought their leading minds into communion. Tho slender cable across the ocean has completed the connection, and now the whole civilized world thinks, feels, and speaks In unison. This general communion of thought and feeling makes our ad vantage over the ancients, and gives us the great fact which we call the spirit of the age. The link ing together in this way of the hnman mind, with out regard to distance or numbers, has created a vast universal mind that belongs to no country or people, but only to the whole race. Nothing can occur of Importance to any particular people or country without Its cognizance. The public press, always first to recognize a coming truth, haB acknowledged its demands, and now we read every morning In the columns of the newspa pers the events of the previous day in evory quarter of the globe. The local affairs of Philadelphia are perused by us with no more avidity than the stirring telegrams from Paris. The debates of the French Legislative Body or the British Parliament are read with the same interest, or rather, perhaps, want of interest, as the debates of our own Congress. The various tendencies, expressions, and manifestations of this universal mind we call "the spirit of the age." The manner in which it acts, and the new elements It has Introduced into our present life, form an inte resting and instructive study. It is the great con trolling spirit In the grand movements of modern progress and reforms. And he who would under stand these movements fully most place bimself In harmony and sympathy with it- This vast intellect has Jubt become conscious of its unity and power; and, although composed of numerous Indi viduals, : It is beginning to act with all the energy and directness of a single mind. Unions and Councils are called to gether by it from all parts of the world, and we see continually the representatives of the most distant and diverse nations assembled In deliberation. The General (jouncil of the Roman Church, now sitting in Rome, is one manifestation In a limited direction of a branch or the universal thought on the subject of religion. The present Worklngmen's Congress, at Basle, in Switzerland, the French Exposition, and the various world's fairs, were another expression of the same general mind in reference to human in dustry. And signs do portend that the time may not be far distant when politics and government will be similarly treated and all mankind brought under the one universal ruling power of human opinion. The Honorary Addrena, by Dewey Bates, was read by Robert E. Patti son, the valedictorian, the author belnt; pre sent, but too much indisposed to speak. We make the following abstract: Directed by stern Integrity, rigid Impartiality, and sound Judgment, the historian's pen has prepared a chart to tne me oi nations wnut tne navigator s chart is to the mariner. Not merely, then, that the past might be remembered, not merely that posterity might be incited by the records of a glorious ances try to the performance of similar deeds of martial heroism, does tne niBtorian pen ins truthful pages, but that nations might read, and reading learn the roeks and shoals, the quicksands and whirlpools, the safe and dangerous harbors, the broad and narrow channels of national navigation. Here, then, lies the true omce or the historian to furnish flawless charts, by which the national bearings may be accu rately determined, and the "ship of state" directed into the true course towards national prosperity. wnuesome Historical records snino witn a splen dor which the passage of ages has failed to dim, others glow less brightly, and some, alter doubtful existence, disappear like lost stars, to be gen again DO mure. Aguiu, eiuv e vue wurit 01 ages uas oeen necessary to generate that force which In a short Interval has manifested Itself in the production of those grand and Imposing landmarks of nature , so in history while to some one event the grand de velopments may be traced, the causes, the inttu ences which have been constantly at work, nnd which have beea continually accumulating, till the addition of one more event has forever destroyed the equilibrium these influences will oiton be found to extend through cycles of time, and to have been developed wnon tiie original agitators nau longsiuue disappeared, unnoticed, even on history's page. Martin Lnther was not the cause of the Reforma tion. He was the feather beyond the quantum mitfi eit, which bore down the scale. The declaration of the independence of these United States was not the work of a few men. In a few months, bnt It was the result of the accumulated murmurlngs from thousands of oppressed colonists, through years of BritiBh tyranny. Thus may we trace back the con vulsions and sudden eruptions which mark the his toric page. Thus must the causes which have in flu enced the courses of nations be sought for not in the present, nor In. adjacent Influences, but far down the avenues of time, and among sources widely dis tant, i ... I The Valedictory Addrraa, ' ; which was too length, for publication in this connection, will be found in full on our sixth page., .-.... Testimonial to the Plrat Honor Man. Prevlons td the awarding of testimonials to the graduates, Mr. Abbott, member of the Board oi School lamiroi, presented, on bcbalf of Mr llalliwsll, Hccretary of the Board, a handsome silver ruedaL jo Dewey Bates, tsq., who dell vered the honorary address. ' -- .1 , 'ii m iii. Work threatens to stop on" the New York Post Office on account oi tne apiropnation run nlng dry. The.llrbt appropriation, about (480,000, has been nearly expended with satls- .. .a.iill. Some Intoxicated Yale students knocked at the door of a fellow student wno was not lntoxl cated. The latter at once "went for" his visit ors, when the soberest of the party told the offender to ask the student's pardon, i A little too far gone to comprehend tbo situation, he staL'gered up and said, "Mr. , If I pounded on yonr door (hlc) I thank you." The apology was considered suuicient. , PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1870. , , A MURDERER RUN DOWN. i A Frlahtenea' Fiend Crawllaa; Tbraach Hcwero and Tracked by the Hllmo A llldeoa Crime and the Fary of a Han Fraoelseo Mob. The Han Francisco Chronicle of January 27 tells this thrilling and horrible story: About 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon, the body of a female child was found lying in the tilth and ooze under a wharf building resting upon plies, at the corner of Pacific and Drnmln streeta. She was an- fareiitly not more lhan six or seven years of age. t required but a cursory examination to show tnat She had been murdered. It required but a brief further examination to reveal the horrible fact that this infant had been the victim of one of those hor rible crimes which the sane and healthy mind can not conceive of as possible. Her name was Maggie Ryan. She wns the daughter of poor parents, and had been missing since Friday. I ON TUB TRICK. Detective Bohen and Officer Flnnnegan went to work in a laudable manner, searching every nook aud hole near the scene of the dreadful deed. W hile so engsged a llttie boy named O'Connor came run ning breathlessly to thorn and said that a man was watching their movements from a certain place where the two streets, Pacific and Davis, inter seetr.d. The officers approached the place, and when within fifty feet a man dressed In a red shirt and black pants, with a blnek slouoh hat, darted out and rsn In an opposite direction. The officers started alter blm, and ' thk chase began. Word was sent to the harlHir police office nnd thence telegraphed to tho City Hall, and in a few moments a posse of police ofllcers were on the ground, aud, under the direction of Chief Crowley, went to work. In the meantime the news hud spread around, and crowds flocked along th') streets and wharves, and gathered, Increasing momentarily In numbers, at every point from which It was sup posed the fugitive was likely to bo seen. The news was heard at the City Hal), and the band of hurrying policemen were seen running with all speed to the city front. People of all ages and classes joined in the hue and cry, aud followed them down, running through mud, jost ling against foot passengers, and pushing and el bowing their way forward. Now they catch glimpses of lilin, but always they see his tracks plain In the oozy mud.. At last theycomo all to a halt before the stinking mouth of some great sewer, some out let or the city's foulness and impurities. Into Its cavernous recesses the footsteps plainly lead, but the ofllcers pause; even in their excitement they cannot lace that overimwering, suffocating stench wnich Issues from within. ' thekb bb is again.'' All of a sudden they bear the cry. "There he is !"' "There he goes !" and they are again spreadlug off In the direction indicated, a iiattery street grocer V. .. .1 .ln, nrtualnw ,ha ul.nat .iniini-nil wllh mini HttU BOtU Mint vivn.iiiK vain nmcu tuioicu irit.ii .11111., and going in the direction of North Beach. The crowd has got the scent, and once more the chase begins, this time on dry land. Down past the cor ner of Battery and Greenwich streets they fly, when of a sudden right in front of them the red shirt darts across and under a small landing for boats. "There he is!" "Now we've got hlinl" "Shoot him 1" "Hang him!" "Kill him!" ami such cries fill the air, while the infuriated mob gather closely around the spot here he disappeared. Officer Dtigan Jumped through an opening in tho wharf, closely followed by a chronic's reporter, and splashing ami flounder ing, pursued and pursuers went close in front of the sea-wall, heading again for Yallejo and Green streets. CAPTCRKD. Before, however, he could gain that point, the crowd bad rushed around above, and there they stood, ready to tear him limb from limb oil hope cut off. ; He stopped, looked irresolutely for a moment both ways, and stood at bay. Anouier moment and Dugan had his panting, pale, and terri fied prisoner by the shoulder a prisoner at last. A yell of mingled foroclty and exultant triumph went up irom ine crowo, umi me ciosuu in upon tne prisoner. The officers were too quick for them, ami with batons drawn they formed a ring around the trembling wretcn. A universal yen or "iiang him 1" "Hang hlraP lss'.cd from their throats, and with threatening g-Atnres they commenced to press In arornd tho police, who with the greatest - difficulty kept the prisoner In their midst. When '.car the corner of Front and Vallelo street an expressman launched a halter from his wagon, with the injunction to use it at the next lamp-post. The rope was eagerly snatched up and passed to the centre, and it was only by the most strenuous exertions and the frequent use of force that the roan's neck was kept from the noose. All the wav un to the city null this was Kept up. Mum hers ot women flocked around him, and were even bolder in their attacks than the men, throwing them selves boldly in the way and endeavoring to get hold of bis clothes. ' When the corner of Dunbar alley was reached the street was packed as full as it could hold for a distance of two blocks or more, and the pre vailing sentiment appeared to bo, "Hang him!" "iiungnimi" , .' THK BODY AT THE MORGUE. . - In the evening the Coroner's office on Market street was visited by hundreds, eager to see the re mains of the poor little victim. They had been neatly dressed and laid on a large marble dissecting table tne nanus loinea caimiy over tne preost, ana an expression or piacia repose on tne intie race, The visitors were evidently much affected, particu larly the women, who wept copious tears at the sad and pitiable sight.. j , ' , FUNERAL OF THE MURDERED CHILD. The scene at uckhart & O'Brien's beggars de scription, and the Interest manifested iu the sad affair could hardly be overestimated. The little one was robed In white, and laid out In the back parlor or tne estamisumeni at tne request oi tne mother, 1 I1C l li 1 1 VI llflM U inn uvr.u.J.i'A.wu, i.kui.i .'.1.11(1 t and. with her light-brown hair twinned back and confined with a strip or white ribbons, looked the embodiment of purity and Innocence. Strong men shook with emotion while gazing upon the uodv, and mothers drew their children closer to them alter beholding the sad sight. The remains were viislted bv over 6000 people, many of whom maul rested a desire to contribute something towards the relief or the destitute iamuy. ! HAKGIXfl A HUSBAND. Halter and Cold Poison In Iewn-Start II ujr At tempt of a Female to Sever the Afaritul Bond. The Davenport (Iowal Democrat says: Hans is cood at "pitch," but not successful as a provider. He won t make money for himself, and spends what (jretchen maues. Mie inter viewed a drngglst. lie promisea arsenic, smeit a rat, put Hans on his guard, and gave Gretchcn starch instead of poison. Hans threw up his hand and went home. It was somewhat late, and he could risk it for an hour or two by the side of the would-be murderess. The next day every thing moved on just the same. Hans didntcut a very hearty breakfast, and went up town to nil v bis provender. At dinner tune no cuiuu home hungry, and pitched Into the victuals with unspeakable avidity. His jaws soon lighted on the treacherous starch. Ho gave a yell aud doubled himself. up like a wounded loa constrictor. Ho fell on the floor and hod snasms. In short, he took on scollops hlrrh. Ills wife sat by, enjovlng the spectacle and ten derly inquiring, "Wat Is der matter mlt Hans?" when, he had become lnscnsinie, sue went up stairs,' three at a time, and let down a good sized rope through a auger hole Into the room where Huns lav. Then slie camo down and fastened the rope around his neck, propped him up in a sitting position, and again went up stairs. But I1.. I ..J ... t ,. ..it .ml coming to himself, with remarkable presence of mind ho quickly undid the noose from his neck and slipped It around the leg of the dinner tablet then he calmly sat down Iu a chair and Awaited developments. The, way that table lit across the floor the next minute was a caution. - It was yanked all out of shape, and every dish on it smashed iuio a thousand pieces, and then the piece of furuituro drawn tight up against the ceiling. Soon alter was beard the voice of his beloved wife from the upper chamber window, calling emt in accents of grief that her dear lord hud committed suicldo, and tho neighbors commeuced to run towards the house. Coming down etuirs she met the Ira to Hans, who advanced threateningly, brandlshlug a formidable switch, with which he proceeded to belabor her most unmercifully, (irctchen could not see "how it come to was'.' that Hans could swallow poison with lmmmitv. nnd trives It ui as a bud job. Hans enjoys his customary evening game, and has his opinion of a man who can't govern his household. r -r-Tbe author of "St. Elmo" and "Vashtl" Is enquired upon a seouel to the latter novel, which, it is said, will render Worcester's Una bridged jJKwonury entirely neclces. CUBA Tlewe of Mr Hraatar Namarr I'poa Cubna -Ibe (Juration of War with Reeoffnltlen rpaln. Washinotow, Feb. Tour correspondent yester day called on Mr. Humner to have a chat on sueh topics as are now orougnt prominently lorwaru iu the Committee on Foreign Kelatlons. Correspondent Mr. flumner do von think that, In view of the late reported successes of the Cnbans and the generally more promising aspect of their affairs, the attitude or the administration on me question of according Cuba belligerent rights will undergo any immediate chnng7 ir. huroner o, sir. The Question is, in my opinion, as far freru a solution as ever. Indeed, the position of the Government on this question is made even still more delicate from tho very fact of the possible truth of the reports to which yon allude. (ranting mat tnoBO reports are correct, wmcn. How ever, I am strongly inclined to doubt, considering the channels through which they rcaoh us, the suc cesses gained are not of themselves of any material Importance to the Cubans, nor of any signal disad vantage to the Spaniards, i In this view of the case, the Government cannot commit Itself to any fixed line br policy, either ravorable or adversative to the cause of the revolutionists, until evidence shall have been adduced which shall conclusively prove that the one power or tlio other Is clearly In the ascendant, without the possibility, or rather the probability, of reverse. General Piic'llo may or may not nave oeen ueieainu at (uuamara; ne yet nos ai. his disposal alarue force of men and an unexhausted exchequer, two most vital elements to the success- rui - prosecution or the war, no matter where may be the theatre or action. These the Cubans do not possess, at least in an eitil degree, and their defeat la the late battles would probably have sealed their lutj bevond the power or hope or resuscitation. There Is no probability, it seems to ine, of this Government yielding to tne popular clamor on tne ennan ques tion until the Cubans shall have accomplisned the following results: First, given evidence of their anility as a military power to aceoinpusn tno pur pose they proles to be able to aceomplLsh, viz., the driving ont of the Spaniards from tlio island ut the point of . the bayonet; second, the occupa tion of some city or impreguabio position where all matters having an international - or legal bearing may be adjudged without the fear of a reversal of Indgmnut la case or Spanish success in the Held.' The latter event necessarily Implies the former, bnt I state it as a distinct proposit ion In order to clothe It with the degree of importance that It in my opinion deserves. The Government is not, then, sufficiently assured on these points to enable It to fix its line of policy. Unquestionably the feeling of tho American people Is In favor of the recognition of Cuba wltnnnt further delay, but I hardly think that it is their cool, sober judgment that speaks. We are, par rxctlUnec, as a nation, creatures or impuisn, and are prone to give free rein to our ideas without suttlclently studying what will probably result therefrom, if curried iuto prac tical effect; The question of Cuba is not really un derstood by one out of a hundred of our so-called thinking men. The workings of the secret machinery have pot yet been exposed to tlio public ga.e. It Is not so much what the Cubuns have failed, or in.iy full, to accomplish, to which is ullrihutable the pre sent attitude of the Government on tins question, as It is the probable result that will follow the recog nition or her belligerency by the United States. In the latu-r case Spain has distinctly avowed her intention of making it rn.vti brili, nctwiihstnndlug that the result of a war between tho two Govern ments could have ttut no possible result the dm com U to re of the weaker power. I have no donbt but that Spain would gladiy relinquish Cuba but It cannot be done through intimlduijoii or threat on our part, implied or exprensed. In spite f the de generacy of the times as evidenced In all tho pur suits comprehended within the meaning of the words agriculture and commerce, Spain still pre serves her old custinan prida in an its pristine vigor. The reeolleutlon of times gone by when her Hag floated over a hundred citaucis or Europe wnen England, France, Austria, Germany, and Italy, In whole or in part, bowed an humble acknowledgment to the supremacy of her arms when, In faqt, her power on tne continent oi curopc was nine u any less than that of ancient Rome comes to her mind with too startling a force to suffer her pride to un dergo the still further humiliation of yielding, without a desperate struggle, Cuba the brightest ' and most precious of her island Jewels. I . have no doubt but that, within twenty-four bonrs after the accordance by this Government - of belligerent rights to Cuba, the Spanish : telegraph would flash a thousand contracts to the shipyards or tne Clyde and tne Mersey for tho fitting ont of vessels destined to prey on our commerce. You see the result at a glance. The Alabama, a single vessel, injured our commerce to the extent of scores of millions of dollars; what would be the damage, then, when a thousand Ala bamas were let loose against us? I can hardly esti mate the amount in-money; but a financial cr.isn would ensue that wonld shake the pillars of the Government to their very foundations. K. Y. World KMMJb ' i ' . T ir: WOOL'S WILL. t Vhe I.nsl Will and Testament ol M ajor-tiene- , rni weoi. - . The last will and testament of the late Mujtot-r Gcncral John. K. Wool was presented in the (sur rogate's Court, Troy, New York, on Tuesday moraine! last, v The document is quite lengthy. and. together witn the two cocuciis, covers aDout twenty pages oi letter paper. . ine wui uscu dated March 17, 118t58, and Is signed by the Gene ral. One 'of tho 'codicils is dated November 3, 18(19. and the other November 5 of the some year. Neither of the codicils is signed by the General In his own handwriting, but. both are . attested with his; mark. After making provisions for the paymcntof his funernloxpenses the testator directs that there shall be given to ms wue, carau ;n. Wool, his residence on the corner of Ferry ond First streets, to bo used by ber during her life. The horses, carriages, and harness belonging to him. except his military saddle ana enulpmcuts. which pre given to Chester Griswold, are also bequeathed to her. A mortgage for $5000 is given to Helen M. Hicks, together with tJ0,000. One year afcr the decease of bis wife the exe cutors are directed to pay to ins niece, Kii.a Morgan, the sum of $20,000. Tho following be- queets of money were made: Ashcr Kieley Morgan tr0.000 John Wool Morguu...... t,(ioo Jj.ll.a Haiti win, nor annum i&o Benjamin B. Wool , 7,000 I'cterWool 5,0U0 John wool, Jr. (cousin or deceased', per annum I.:.. 350 2,600 l,(KKt 7,WK) 7,000 4,000 H. OW 6,000 900 I, 600 Amos K. Jladli v aud wife ltev. Duncan Kennedy and wife Joseph W. Moulton, brother-in-law Sarah W. Coonor.. .-. , Brevet Major-ticueral Craue and wife Colonel Alexander Hamilton, Jr Jtrevetsiaior-Mcncral ltichara Arnold William Lawrensun...' Anna l-ctaon...... ,.;.., Sareh Jackson..'.., 1,21)0 1,000 imam n. .js'-khoh. John A. Griswold. . Moo John Wool eriswold. ,ooo Mrs. Itnsh (J, Hawkins l.ooo Keusselaer Polytechnic Institute 20,000 Trov orphan Asylum : 8,ooo Davlloine.. v..., .ooo Catholic Orphan Asylum 2,000 Executors, eucu f 6,000 James H. Davis Is given the full use of tho house ' now occupied by him on ! erry street. John AVool Griswold receives, on the death of Mrs. W ool, the uomewtead. l ne iirst codicil gives nnruddltlonal gratuity of fcUTi.OOO to John Wi Griswold. ' Tho second authorises the execu tors to pay to Mrs.. Wool a eum not exceeding $50,000 u be expended for a monument. This codicil also gives to Williams College f'AOOO. To the Jieirs of Robert AVool iJ2.000 are given. Chosucr Griswold receives $iu,uuu; enen ot tne othen cblldrcn of John A. Griswold receives f3000. Generals Hardee nnd Townsend are be queathed 'i(KX) each.' Jamos Davis, In addition to tho bequest made In the will, comes in for iiooo. Ibis codicil revokes 5000 of the amount given to the Jtonnsolaer Institute (Stock Quotations r.Teleara.pk-l P. at. Glendlnnlng, Davis Co. report through thulr New York house the following) N. T. Cent, k Tlnd R Western Union Tele ir Con. stock Scrip. . . VIX da scrip. W6" IT.T. A Erie Kail..... S4 I'h. and Res, R 'S' Mich. Sonth.. NLR. (' Cle. and P1U.K....... Chi. and N. W. com. . 18 Chi and N. W. pref . . oh CW.ajidR.LR lis pit p. w. cm. R. i raoinoMauBieam... 41 Toledo A Wabash It. 47 Mil. A Ht. Panl R com 14 a Md. A Bt, Paul prof.. 89 Adams Express 61 V Wella,Fargo4CO.... 19 ! ITnlted Utates 50 ' Tennessee 6a, new . 49 Gold. Market Arm. D0U13LE SHEET THREE CENTS. SECtiND EDITION ZtATBST BIT THLSCXI.A.rZX. South American News The Guatemala Revolution Popular Rising in Bolivia Heavy Fire in Ro chester, Mew York Ths Navy Yard Troubles. Governor, Geary Vetoes the Metropoli - I tan Polioo Bill. ' FROM TJIE ST J. TE. The follce BUI Vetoed br tbo Governor. Sptcial Despatch Ut Th Koening Telegraph. HakkisiU'RO, Feb. 10. Tho Governor has vetoed the Metropolitan Police bill, and has sent his mcsnge upon the subject to the House. . FROM WAbniJfQTOtf. Civil and Meant Kaslnonra nt the Navy Yard. Sjtffiul OepaUih to The Eeming Tilnjraph. Washington, Feb. 10. 1 he, recent order of the Secretary of the Navy to tho commandants of navy yards, transferring the Bureau of Yards and Docks Department of the yards to tho execu tive officer of the several yard has created quite a commotion. Heretofore the departments of tho several bureaus at the navy yards have have been uuder the supervision and control-Minder the com-mandant-of a civil engineer, naval constructor,' chief engineer, etc. Now, a change -has been made by superseding the civil engineer, and it is proposed to make like changes by superceding tho Naval Constructor and .Stenui Engineer. - ' One of the reasons given for tlio change is that a line olllcer knows how to navigate a Bhlp, and, consequently, does, or should, know how to model and b:lld one, hence tho executive olllcer should suspersede the Naval Constructor, and also that the execntlve olllcer understands steam engineering In all its details and is more corn pent to manage the Steam Engineering Depart ment of n, yard than the Chief Eugineer, which maybetrue'm some few cases. ' There arc too many of the line and staff ott Domlnal duty at the navy yards. ' They procure, through various iullucuccs, assignment to those duties, where, in fact, there Is no duty for them to perform but to receive their pay once a month. iThoro are three times as many en gineers at the navy yards than aro actually needed, as also of ofllcers of other grades of the line and staff. Sea air would be a benefit to them, and the yards should be thinned out by giving them sea service. ' The Tnxon Whlskr In Bosd. The whisky men from all parts of the coun try are now here in great force, their object being to extend the time before the tax on whisky in bond is required to. be paid from one year, as under the present law, to three. They have had an interview with Commissioner De lano, who endorsed their 'views, and will recom mend them to the favorable action of Congress. This morning they had an interview with the House Committee on Ways and Means, resulting favorably to their views. The Plechnrsed Navy-yard Workmen. Mr. F.i T. Walton, of your city, is here, work ing actively in the interests of the men recently discharged from the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Several times bcforO this he has visited Wash ington in tho same' Interest, and is taking an active and influential part iu the attempt to restore he discharged workmen to their former positions. . FROM SOUTH AMERICA. ' ArrlvRl or the Steamer Alnnkn. ' ' New Vokk, Feb. 10. The steamship Alaska, .from Asplnwalt, with dates to the 1st inst., has arrived J bringing f&l.OOO in . treasure from Cali fornia, j ' "...'.'!' . I The Itevolntlon In (Juateninla. ' Guatemala dates to the '21st December state that tho revolution there is fast dying out, and has assumed a very slight Importance, i , Fullnre of the Coffee Crop. Nicaragua advices state that the coffee crop Is au entire failure. Indian Rising In Bolivia. A rising of Indians in the interior of Bolivia has taken place. T he town of Hualcho was captured by them, and a Government force was about starting for the scene. In a battle which previously occurred it was reported ' that the Indians and the troops each lost one hundred men in killed and wounded. 1 Heavy Claim Adjudicated. A Lima letter dated January -I states that the umpire called in to decide the claim of Ituden '& Co., which was in dispute betweeu the Peruvian and American members of the coin mission to adjust the pending claims, has de cided in favor of Kuden & Co. The amount claimed was nearly $300,000. ftlnrlue Newn. The United States Kunhnat Nyack sailed from I2.il- lipagoa ror C'allao January o.i ! FROM JfEW YORK. i i Flour Mill Burned. PrK ussTFR, N. V., Feb. 10 The Shawmnt Flour ing Mill, at Brown's ltace, owned and oocnpled by James M. Whitney & Co., was completely destroyed by Ore this morning. The loss Is estimated at M0, 000; Insured for 118,000, of which 118,000 was on the building and iwxio on the stock. The adjoining building and stocks thereto were damaged slightly by water, in the aggregate perhaps to the amount of 12000, but are fully covered by Insurance. FROM EUROPE. This Morning' Quotations. By thi Anglo-American Ca'As. London, Feb. io U A. M Consols opened at 92;a' for inoncv, and 02 'Z for account. American securities are firm ; U. 8. Five-twenties of 1868, 8J ; of lbSft, old, 80;; of 166T, 85?i; Ten-rorties, 84. American Blocks are quiet. Eiie.'O; Illinois Central In demand and market excited. It is quoted at 110)4 (Great Western, 87. Pa sir, Feb. 10 A. M. The Bourse opened quiet. Rentes, 73f. 40o. Li vbutooii Feb. 10 A. M. Cotton market opened anict, and steady; middling uplands, 11 vt mid dling Orleans, nXHXo. The sales to-day are estimated at lO.Ooo bales. , . BA Lowuon, Feb. 10 A. M. Tallow Arm at 4os. 3d. Turimntlne, Bus. d.ls. ' . -' Antwbhp, Feb. 10. Petroleum opened firm at 69f. IUvkb, Feb. 10. Cotton opened quiet at 13sf. on the spot, and 130f. coc, afloat. , I This Afternoon's Quotation. London, Feb. 10 i P. M Consols for money, Wjf j and ifor account, Vi. Five-twenties of li6( bl. Hallways steady ; Illinois Central, 111 H. Lit siVooi, Feb, 10-a p. M.-Uod Western Wheat, 7s. 4d. Corn, is.Cd. Fork, Us, Lard, 70s. Oitki or TRW Eykmtho Tci.Kasirit,t I Tbandar. Feb. 10. left. There Is Some excitement In ircne.ral business circles In relation to the decision of the Supreme Court, holding that a contract made before the j.egai-tender act of 183 passed into law must be discharged In coin. Tho decision Is a very im portant ond, and will have a stimulating effect on the market value of corporate bonds coming uuuer mis category, as it adds JO per cent, to the aggregate Indebtedness with the present premium oq gold, whilst enforcing the payment of interest in future in gold. The specie market will be stimulated into activity hereby, as it will be In great demand at periods for interest p.iy- mciim. i . There is Do change in the loan market. Cur rency Is abundant nnd cheap, and no fllfUenHy is felt In obtaining it to any reasonable extent, on satisfactory security. t;oidie dnu out steady, selling atl20$)l20j - Government bonds are dull and heavy. . Tho stock market was active, and prices well ' sustained. City sixes were steady. Bales of the new lssncs nt 100. Lehlch gold loan was in good request ht Kenning 1 all road was hardly as active. Sales at 48 011, no Change. - Pennsylvania Kail road was slronir, with sales at ftV'. Bales of Camden and Amboy Railroad at 114X(SMU,'; Little Schuvl- ; Kill Kuiiroud at 4i;; ana lxbigti v alloy . Kail road at M'tf. 'M was bid for North Pennsylva nia, Catawba Railroad was strong, with 35J bid; and for Philadelphia nnd Erie 29)4, b. o., was offered. ' ' The balance of the list was steady, bnt the transactions were limited Sales of Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank at Vd and Ocean Oil at 4, S. O. .'.'-, . '. , .. PHILADELPHIA STOCK KX'CHANQS BALES. Reported by Ve Uaven A lira, No. 40 S. Third street. . FIK8T UOARlk lioocityes, New.ioov fjoo do.'.'....-...1S fwoo Pa 6s, ftd so.. .108 . fnoo do. ..'id se.106 114(100 Phil A E 69.18. 90 11000 1'hll AK7S.... 89',' $40(10 do i, ssnm. 89 f.VNI Sell N AS, 82... 69 IMX) do.. 60' 1200 Leh It Loan... 89 tMiOO Leh gold L. . . . 9JJ.f VAsh Far A M Ilk. 119 f9 sh Cam A Alt. 114k, U8 do.' 114V 1 do Uli shPenna R..... mk 100 do S60. Mtf va - do Is, 66 6 , do 6v 4'H) ah Reading. . .)s.4S-e loo do b0. 4x 100' ' do 48 'J COO , do 18.48 69 25 6bLlt8ch R.... 41V ' i0sh Leh N Is. 39V 30 sh Leh VR ttOOsch Nav pfd.ls. 17 100 , do 060. 17X 600 sh Ocean Oil. S00 X Jay Cook ft A Co. qnote Government securities as follows: li. a es of issi, UVtU8' jfr-sos of 1862, 116),118?i, ; do., 1864, 114 V,(vl1ft; da, 1865 114V' 1W do July. 18ift, 113M)M3V; do. do., 1807, m.wiuv: d., isiis, 114 114 v: 10-409, navr lMXtClir. 6S, lll4112tf. GOld, l0Jf. 11ESHKH. 1)K IlAVKN A BUOTHKll, No. 40 S. Third Street, Philadelphia, report the following quotations; u. s. 6s or ishi, inwiiHi, ; do., isoa, U6s4ns ; do. 1664, 114V4114.7!,; do. 1869, II4V4U6; do. 180 new, 113 v lta;S,i do. 1667, do. m;.lM; do. 1868, do., 114d ll4; KMos, 1I-.V'112'! D. 8. 80 Tesr per cent. Currency, 11 l vs li2; Due ' Comp. Int.' Notes, 19 ; Gold, l'2oT(.4l20 Silver. 116118. Union Paeillc R. It. 1st Jlort. Itouds, H5(S76; Central Pa cific H. R. 1st Mort. Ponds, $9WKg9(J0; Union Pacific Land Grant Bonds, fri9Bn,7 10. ' , MKskrhI Wii.ijam Paintbh A CO., No. 36 S. Third street, report the following quotations: If. St.es of 1881, 117-Ti4118; 6-iOBOf lfetfci, llfM115,'i ; do. 1864, 114Kli4'-'; do. 1S(W, H4(ii4?; do., July, 1863, 118jt4U3: do., '.Tulv, 1807, U37i(AU4i; do. Jaly, 1808, 113;,(fU14S, ! OS, 10-40, 118,'.(U2H; U. S. PaciUo RR. Cur. ;s, lllXiH2. Gold, 1IX(1H0. Mark A Ladnkk, Hankers, report this morning's Gold quotations as follows : 10-00 A. M i...l!WJf 11-10 A. M 18X io-io " i. no.ii-ao " laoif 10- eo " i2ov 12-06 P. M Xiox 11- 00 .120V ' 1 ' TUB NEW YORK MONEY 91ARKKT. FromtheN. Y. Herald. "Wall street Is quiet In the absence of a new sen sation. The latest. In the form of the decision of the tanpreuie Court on the Legal tender act, has been absorbed, and the street is ready for something else, outside of the stock market there was Utile anima tion to-day, and even the railway bonds, which were expected io become strongly active on the opinion or Chief Justice Chase, were steady if not heavy. Exceptionally the Central Pacifies were in good le- . mand and advanced to 96 V- "The temporary abandonment of the Gold Room as a Held ror speculative operations was still more observable to-day. The range or the price of gold was only a quarter per cent, viz., from 120X9 120 the former figure being made about the lime of the Government sale, which was flarly attended i and elicited bids for nearly four million dollars. Afterwards, upon the news of further trouble la Paris, the price advanced to 120'Y and became strong. The steadiness of the market is shown In the fact that the price stood at 120, without fluctuation, for two hours. "The Government market was exceedingly doll, bnt without important change in prices. There were ' no sales at the noon board, and the other transac tions at the other sessions comprised only a triillug amount of bonds. About four o'clock the German bunkers were free buyers, on telegraphic reports of a very Strong market for the 6s at Frankfort 'The rate on call loans was steady at four to Ave per cent, on Governments and at live to six per cent, on stocks. It was perhaps the easiest day in the ' money market since the advent of the present general relaxation. Commercial paper was in active request at fl.i, to 8 per ceuu Foreign exchange was firm at last quoted rates, but dull, there being no steamer until Saturday." Philadelphia Trade Report. 1 Tuuhhuay, Feb. 10. The Flour market is quiet' but steady. There is no demand for shipment, and the home consumers pnrchase only enough to sup ply their Immediate wante. Soles of 100 barrels superfine at 4o0; extras at S4-62XG14-73: eet barrels Northwestern extra family at 3-960-T0; barrels Pennsylvania do. do. at $5-255-60; 100 bar- . rela Ohio do, da at 10-25; and fanty brands at 6-60(37-50, according to quality. Rye Floor may be quoted at $4-76. The demand for Wheat Is quite moderate, and prices are well sustained. Solus of Pennsylvania red at 1-22sU-2o. Rye may be quoted at 98c for Pennsylvania aud Western. Corn of prime qnallty Is in demand at former rates, bnt damp lots are neirlectcd. Sales or 4000 bushels new yellow at 8si91c, accordlutr.to dryness. Oats are unchanged ; ssoo bushels Pennsylvania sold at 64c Mo farther sales were reported iu Barley or Malt. Bark In the absence of sales we quote No. 1 Quer citron at $:io ton. Heeds Cloversecd is In demand, with sales of 100 bushels at f8-12M(8'3o., the latter rate lor choice. In Timothy and Flaxseed nothing doing. Whisky Is quoted at DshoWo. for Iron-bound Western. LATEST SniPPlXG INTELLIGENCE. For additimial Marin Seun es Inridt Paget. (li'l Tclearaph.) Fortress Monkoe, Feb. 'l(. arrived, brig Wave let, from Rio for ordors ; brig Chesapeake, irouDe mantra for Baltimore. PORT? OF PHILADELPHIA '.FEBRUARY 1 BTATE OF THBKM0METKB AT THK EVENING TBI-BURATa . . OFFICE. . 7 A. M. 33 1 11 A. M 41 1 8 P. M........4J I CLEARKD THIS MORXING. ' Steamship Fault, Freeman, New 1 ork, John F. Ohl. N j. bark Frelhandel, Waohter, Cork for orders, Peter Wright A Sous. ' ARRIVED THIS MORNING. Stcntnshlp Norfolk, Piatt, Irom Richmond and Norfolk, with nidse, to W. P. Clyde A Co, Br. bark Grlitlu, Armstrong, Irom Liverpool Deo. S2d, with salt to Alex. Kerr A Pro. rull! a, r. it., witn tfugarftnd uiolaH-sen to Jolm Msvnoa i . . . i v. TT VrAwn Urnvn 17 ilanu trtnn IT 1 11 (rL ton, Ju., with coffee and logwood to 1). N. Wetslar A Co. vessel to Kniirht a Sons. Passengers C. Moir, H. Graves, C. Bulger. chr E. II. Blocksom, Blocksom. days from Mag. nolia, Del., with grain to J as. L. Bewley A Co. (Hohr Sally C. Moton, Garwood, from Chester. Sour W. Whllldon, Jenkms, from Baloin, with grain to A. G. Cattell A CO. City Ice Boat No. 8, Schellenger, brought np from Brandy wine Light, bark Griuin. Capt. hehelicuger reports bark Meridian, hence lor Cork, and all the, fleet in the bay, bound out, went to sea yes;rday. r i ' .1 ' r t i i I ' 1 J t ( t 'I I t I f : 7 1 i 3 - 1 t I I r