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f 0UT1I STREET BRIDGE.
Tcr1ptWn ike rsp Rtrwetare.
Mr. John W. Murphy, to whom tho contratt
r the construction of a bridge ovor the Bchnyl
alll riter at South street has been awarded,
"will, as soon as his securities are approved, pro
ceed to the erection of the proposed structure,
which is to extend from the Intersection of
Chippewa street with South street upon the
astern side, to the high ground of the Alms
house property beyond the Junction and Wet
Chester Railroads on the west side of the river.
It will be composed of seven hundred foot rough
rabble retaining walls; two hundred and fifteen
feet of irregular range retaining walls; six hun
dred and eighty-five feet of brick arches with
tone rings; one hundred and sixty-nine feet
of iron girder bridge over railroads; sevonty
four feet of main abutments, standing five hun
dred and seventy-six feet apart; with five hun
dred and eighty-four feet superstructure, con
sisting of two permanent spans of one hundred
and eighty-five fect each, and pivot draw, with
two openings of seventy-seven fect ear h, sup
ported npon cast-iron piers. From Chippewa
street, for a distance of four hundred and
eeventy-threo foet, the roadway will be sup
ported by retaining walls, connocted at their
western end by an abutment for four brick seg
mental flue arches, with stone rings, backing,
epandrlls, and coping, to be erected between
the retaining walU, and the eastern main abut
ment npon a curve of two hundred and twenty
ecven feet radius, the spans to be thirty-four
fect on the north, and forty feet on the south
side, with versed sines relatively of nine, eleven,
thirteen, and fifteen feet. The piers to be five
and one-half fect thick; located with their centre
lines upon lines sf radii to the curve, tangential
to the line of South street at fare of abutment
connecting retaining walls, and to the diverted
line of bridge crossing the river, at the back
of the main eastern abutment. The width of the
approach will be fifty-five feet from face to face,
with carriage way thlrty-flvo feet, and a ten feet
wide footway upon each side. The main abut
ment will be thirty-seven feet from back to face,
with a width of sixty feet. The western abut
ment of main bridge will correspond in size and
architecture with the eastern, and between its
western face and the Junction Railroad, a dis
tance of five hundred and fourteen feet, there
will be ten arches, built of brick, having spans
of forty-five and eight-tenths feet each, and
twelve feet versed sine; with piers five ana one
half feet thick, and an abutment at the Junction
Railroad eleven feet thick. At the crossing of
the railroads there will be three spans of
wrought-lron girders, fifty-six and four-tenths
feet long, giving a clear headway of sixteen feet,
supported by two lines of wrought-lron columns
placed between the tracks of the railroad. From
the abutment upon the western side of the rail
roads, the approach will bo supported by retain
ing walls. The width from face to face of
retaining walls, and of approach arch ays, will
be the same as on eastern side of the river.
All the masonry of tho bridgo below high
water is to be laid in hydraulic cement, and
above that level in mortar composed of wood
lime and sand (or screened gravel), in such pro
portions as the eugineer may specify. The piers
In the river to sustain the main bridge super
structure will consist of cast-iron columns.
Those for the permanent spans (one on each
side of draw) will be of two columns, eight feet
exterior diameter, with ice-breakers at each
end, composed of a column four feet diameter,
with top at datum line. The pivot pier, to sus
tain the draw, will be constructed with nine
cast-iron columns, the centre column to be six
fect diameter, and the outside line four feet
diameter, placed at distances of twelve and five
tenths feet from centre to centre, so that they
shall form a circle with a diameter to their out
side of thirty-six feet. The columns, for per
manent spans, will be sunk at the distance of
thirty-six feet from centre to centre. The two
permanent spans will be each one hundred and
ninety feet long, and constructed entirely of
iron, excepting the joist and planking
of roadway and footway. There will
be two trusses for each span twenty-five feet in
height and thirty-six foet from centre to centre,
outside of which will be footways six feet wide
in the clear. The draw is to be twenty-three
feet In width from centre to centre of truss, with
outside footways six fect in the clear. The
turning of the draw shall be effected by meaus
of a rack, secured to and around the entire
circle of the twelve inch beams forming the
lower tread of travelling-wheels, into which
shall work a ten Inch pinion, having such addi
tional gearing as may, in the judgment of the
engineer, be requisite to enable two men, with
out undue exertion, to swing the draw. The
gearing to have an upright shaft, extending to
within six Inches of the top floor of draw, upon
which a lever with socket head can readily be
placed, and to which the necessary power for
turning can be applied.
All materials provided shall be of the best
description, subject to the approval of the Chief
Engineer and Surveyor, or, in his absence, by
the engineer in charge. And If any materials
' which the engineer may deem of inferior quality
or unfitted to be nsed are brought to the work,
the same shall be forthwith removed, and If the
directions of the engineer are not compiled with
within twentv-four hours after written notice,
he shall be at liberty to remove the same at the
expense of the contractor.
The time fixed for the completion of this work
is thirty months from the date of the Chief
Engineer and Surveyor's order to commence.
Ana the contractor shall pay as liquidated
damages IrtJOO for every day that any part of the
said work, by his default, shall remain unfin
ished after that time.
As stated in yesterday's Tklegraph, Mr. Mur
phy contracts to build the bridge above described
lor the sum ot t77u,uuu.
A Contested Will. The consideration of a
will case involving half a million of dollars is
now before the Register's Court. The will is
that of the late Edward Penn Middleton, who
died April 1, 18CU. Hon. F. C. Brewster and
James Otterson are the executors. The will,
besides giving estates to private individuals, con
tains the following charitable bequests: North
ern Heine for Friendless Children, $1000; Mag
dalen Society of Philadelphia, flOOO; Old Man's
Home, tlOOO; Managers of the private cemetery
at Blackwoodtown, is, J., iuuu; rresbyterlan
Church. Blackwoodtown, N. J., f 1000; Metho
dist Church. Blackwoodtown, N. J., $1000;
and Union Benevolent Association ot rnUadel
nhla. fclOOO.
The contestant, George W. Middleton, affirms
that parts of the will are not in the handwriting
of the deceased, and that the signature is a for
sery. An examiner has been appointed to take
testimony in the case. A number of witnesses
were examined yesterday. Able counsel has
been engaged on both sides. Tho will has been
photographed for the convenience of those In
terested.
Tub P. E. ChcRCh or the Mediator. In
yesterday's issue U was stated that a donation
party naa Deen gma by the members oi tne
Church of the Mediaur to their rector, Mr. 8,
E. Arnlcton. This waa not a donation oartv.
but a congregational reception visit was given
by the rector himself to the congregation on the
occasion oi me tenia anuncra.ry of Mr. Apple'
ton's rectorship. It was attend! by both rich
and poor, young and old, and wa the occasion
of an interchange of pleasant congratulations
between all members of the parish.
This parish is now in a most floiirlsMag condi
tion. Nearly five hundred children and adults
attend the Sunday Sohools and Bible classeg at
tached to the church The communicants num
ber nearly four hundred, and the Bishop of the
diocese will administer the rite of confirmation
to several new applicants In the church building,
Nineteenth and Lombard streets, on next Sun
day evening. ' . i
The "Star" Course of Lectures. To
morrow evening Bayard Taylor will lecture at
the Academv of M attic on the subject of "Reform
in Art." Mr. Taylor Is one of the most popular
writers and lecturers of the day, and with such
subject those who attend to morrow evening
may anticipate a fine discourse.
ON THE POTOMAC.
A rtKd ICntertst
t T tlM) OlllWM of Use
FhllMrfrlnhla Nmw VarJ and Ika i
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us Heaas Take War Inwl n Nl.rin.
Last evening one of the great event of the
season took place In the form of a brilliant en
tertainment given by the officers of the Phila
delphia Navy Yard and of the receiving ship to
their friends, both ladles and gentlemen. The
place where tho party was held was the re
ceiving ship itself, the Potomac, now lying near
the dock at the Navy Yard. Great numbers of
Invitations had been Issued, and those having
chargo of the affair had received large numbers
of regrets, so much so as to make them doubt
tho success of the entertainment. But the result
showed that the number present was fully as
great as the large frigate rould possibly accom
modate. Had a greater number been present
there weuld have been serious interference with
the pleasures of the occasion. As it was, all
enjoyed themselves to the best of their ability.
Tbe greatest credit is due t those in charge.
The Navy Yard presented quite an unusual
appearance for that time of the night. The
large entranco gates were thrown open during
the whole evening, and about 9 o'clock an
almost uninterrupted line of carriages wended
their way through the entrance and down the
long street of the yard to tho wharf. The best
preparations had been made to show the way to
those not acquainted with It. Long lines of
ships' lanterns, burning brightly in all colors.
were bung upon trees and fences, and served to
show the path distinctly to both foot passengers
and those in carriages. On ncarlng the Dela
ware front of the yard, after passing the large
ship house the sound of music directed the
guests to tbe gangway of the Potomac. Entrance
was made either by the ship's ladder over the
bulwarks or through a poit-hole in the side.
On CDtcring the ship it was found that sailors
were stationed at various points to direct tho
uninitiated in which direction to go and where
to find tbe dressing-rooms. The ladles' dressing-room
was in the Commodore's cabin, while
that of the gentlemen was In the ward-room,
on the berth dock. The dancing saloon was
on the spar deck, which is usually open
to the air. but which for this occasion had been
covered with thick canvas and bunting, so as
to make it almost impenetrable to the cold.
Tho saloon thus formed was decorated with
flags In the greatest profusion. The American
ana English colors were displayed at various
points, while the ceiling was formed of several
large American flags placed so as to form a tent
like awning. Several flags were placed around
the sides, and helped to give a rich appearance
to the scene. The band was stationed on a
temporary raised gallery at one end. Directly
In tne rear was the bridge, which was crowded
with sailors looking on and thoroughly enjoying
the sight. At the other end, near the stern ot
the vessel, was the poop-deck, raised soma dis
tance above the main deck, which was used by
those of the guests who wished to look on, and
which was also in demand lor a promenade.
Under the poop-deck, in tha cabin, were three
large punch bowls, containing fluids of all
degrees of strength to suit all tastes, and here
those fatigued by daucing retired to rest and
refresh themselves.
The saloon was brilliantly illuminated with
ship-lanterns of all colors, and also with three
4arge chandeliers, each formed of three star-
shaped rows ot candles, and ornamented with
bayonets. Around the walls various small arms
were arranged in appropriate devices.
lhe dancing commenced about o clock and
continued until a late hour. The floor was
thronged with officers in uniform and ladies in
fall drees. The attendance embraced all the
noted belles of Philadelphia, and manv from
New York, Brooklyn, Washington, and other
cities. Many naval oilicers of high rank were
in attendance.
Among them the following were noticed:
Miss Isabella S. Sherman, of Brooklyn. N. Y.. skr-
blue silk dres8,with white valcncicunex, lialr parted,
wun a pinK rose; jure, iiiiom, green buk uress,
white tarietan oversklrt, ornament of golden leaves
in hair, diamonds and gold; Mrs. LongHtreth. pearl
colored silk dress, with valenclennes lace, gold and
diamonds; Mrs. Thomas Webster, pearl-colored bro
cade ; with an embroidered muslin oversklrt, and dia
monds; crimson flowers in nair. Mr. Mitchell,
peari-colored silk dress, crimson velvet oversklrt,
and diamonds, crimson flowers in hair. The Misses
Crosrnan, daughters of General Crosmau, white
tarietan dresses trimmed with white satin, looped up
with flowers, jars, wenenu I'rosrnaii, tuacK velvet
dress and diamonds. Mrs. Judge kelley, Mrs.
Goforth, Miss I-ewls, Mrs. Captain N. 13. .Harrison,
Miss Adcle K. Hirst, and many others.
Mrs. Knickerbocker, oi jsew i ork, was present in
a striped silk sack, low-necked dress, and train.
She wus adorned with the most elegant diamonds.
and was one of the most beautiful women in the
room. Many naval ofllcurs of high rank and distin
guished gentlemen were in attendance, among
wnom were Aamirai urcese, uenerai w luiaoi an
Vlelt. Commodore Marchand, Major Joseph F.
Tobias, Colonel Kintzing, of U. 8. Marine Corps,
Commouore vc t amp, t apr. a. Murray, uapu jn. u.
Harrison and oftleers of the United States steam
ship Congress, Lieutenant Commanders llawley
and Glass, Major Parker ; Lieutenants K. U. Neill,
Sherman, and Wiley; Mr. Whipple (Brooklyn), Pay
master Fulton, and Surgeon McClellan.i
The supper, which took place at about seven
bells, ship time, was served on the gun-deck,
immediately under the dancing-floor. The
cooking was conducted in the forward part of
the ship, whore women cooks performed their
duties under the wondering gaze of hundreds of
sailors. The table presented a most tempting
appearance, bnt after the grand march had been
played by the orchestra its beauties speedily
disappeared. The eating and eating materials
were in the most Inappropriate proximity to the
shlB's guns and other implements of warfare.
One young lady was noticed enjoying her sup-
per WiUiU J'Ci cucu uu vuu ul a p-iuuu
eren.
The officers having charge of the affair may
he fully (.utifiicd with the result of their exer
tions. " Every one expressed themselves highly
delighted, and it wus not until an early hour la
the morning that tho guests departed to their
homes, h aving tho festive vessel to rest and
quietneee.
Local Odds and Ends. Sergeant Gilchrist,
of the Tenth district, is one of the most efficient
nflirera Mavor Fox has. The secret of his sue
cess is that he poissesboa some brains, which very
few of the others do.
Hamrick A Co., No. 45 N. Eighth street,
have resumed specie payment, half dollars,
quarters, and ten cent pieces being freely given
in chance to purcuasors. mis suvery iaea,
which will beyond peradventure lead others
into the same path, originated, wo are informed,
In the cranium oi "Aunuo oonnson, tne ceie
brated prophetess, who predicts that gold will
fall to pieces before their dry goods will.
We yesterday heard an old "coon" grumble
over a newsbov entering a passenger car. The
same "coon" collects soap-fat six days out of
the seven. Riches is riches,
Tho firemen are again commencing their
growlings. For a short time lobt night a riot on
Cbesnut street seemed impending.
The mania for soundiug false alarms for fire
has acain broken out,
Recorder Givln this morning loft for Har-
rlsbunr. with the ballot-boxes of the Third and
Fourth wards, which are required by the Watt-
Diamond committee
The new South Street Bridge will serve as a
splendid convenience to the disgusted inmates of
Blocklev.
King of Select is of the opinion that there
Is more wisdom in the religious column of a
Sunduv contemporary than in a volume of con-
dented sermons.
Vihit from Hon. Schuyler Colfax. Phi
ladelphia Is soon to bo favored with the presence
of the Vice-President. He will visit the city
and deliver an address at the Academy of Music
nn thn evening of the .rth ot March.. riend
shin Division. No. 19. Sons of Temperance, will
celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary, and has
been so fortunate as to secure some of the
leading men of the nation to speak on the occa
sion.
Missis o. James Linton, aged 33 years, five
(eet nine inches In height, weighing about 140
pounds, reddish moustache and goatee, left his
boarding-house, No. 112 N. Fifteenth street, on
the night of the &0th ultimo, and haa not since
been heard of. He left the gas burning in his
room ana ins cat on toe iea.
STABLE DESTROYED.
ii
Fear Ilsrsea Perl a la the Flaw. I .
Last night, about 1130 o'clock, a watchman
employed on Delaware avenne. near Poplar
street, discovered that the stable of John A. I
Brnner was on fire. The building was situated
In the lumber yard owned by Mr. Bruner, ex-;
tending from Beach street to Delaware avenue,
and north of Poplar street
The fire had evidently been smouldering for
some time, and was only discovered when the
flames burst through their wooden barriers. An
alarm was speedily sounded, but before the.
firemen conld reach the spot the entire structure
was doomed.
The building was frame, about one hnndred feet In
length and two stories high, and attaebed were
sheds used for wagon houses and a shlngle-shavlng
depot. There were stored In the sheds three largo
luiuher trucks, and in the stable were six valuable
horses. But two of the animals were rescued, the:
others perished in the flames. From the stable the
fire communicated to several plies of lumber, one of
which was also destroyed. The surrounding houses
on Beach and Poplar streets, which are mostly all
frame, were at one time in imminent danger of de
struction, i
The roof of the building occupied by Mr. Bruner
as a counting-house and sawmill, on the river side
of Delaware avenue, caught several times, but tho
firemen kept It closely guarded and prevented the
spread of the flames. Meanwhile sparks Ignited the
roof of the rolling-mill of Messrs. Verree Mitchell,
directly In the rear, which was pretty wed bnmcd
off. The stable was no doubt Area by some prowling
vagabond, as there was neither light nor lamp ased
In the place. The loss will not fall far short of ftooo.
Democratic WnisKT. Among the many
Emcraldere who left the green hills of the
"Ould Dart" was David Conners. Now when
David paid his passage and set sail he knew no
more about "Sambo" or the fifteenth amend
ment than does Louis Napoleon ot Mayor Fox's
policemen. Arriving here safe and sound, he
was somewhat disappointed at the condition of
things. In the first place, gold was not found
In the streets, and, secondly, the "bloody
nagurs" had as good a right to work at hod
carrying as he.
Of course, his warm blood boiled, and ho
swore by "howly murther" that he would "bate
every one of them." Accordingly ho yesterday
stepped Into a Democratic grog-shop, and, fill
ing Limself with "kill me quick," sallied out in
search of the foe. At Eleventh and Locust
streets stood a two-horse carriage, and on the
box thereof sat a genuine descendant of "Ham,"
with a countenance as immovable as that of a
statue. "What the dlvil are ye grinln' at"" said
David. To this Africa made no response. The
question was repeated, with a like result, when
the now thoroughly irate Hibernian leaped on
the scat, and, dragging Africa to the ground,
proceeded to give him what Paddy gave the
drum.
Now Mr. Coachman was blessed with a good
pair of lungs, and he used them to such an effect
that an officer soon arrived, who took David lo
the station house, and Alderman Morrow held
him in $800 bail to answer.
Death of Dr. Thomas Dillard This dis
tinguished Naval Surgeon died yesterday at his
residence in tms city, in tne seventieth year oi
his age. He entered the Navy as Assistant
Surgeon in 1824. He was born in Virginia, and
graduated at the University of Pennsylvania.
ite was appointed Assistant-surgeon m the
United States Navv on November 15. 1834. and
on the 3d of January, 1838, was commissioned
Burgeon.
in nis early naval career ho was employed in
the squadron fitted out to cruise against tho
pirates in tbe West Indies, and later he took an
active part in the Florida and Mexican wars.
At the outbreak of the late Rebellion we find
him on duty as Fleet Surgeon of the Home
squadron, ana wnen the squadron was enlarged
and converted into the Atlantic blockading
squadron, under tbe command of Admiral
Stringham, he was transferred to it as the Fleet
Burgeon. In this capacity he was present at
tbe capture ot latteras Inlet. Before the close
of the war he was obliged to retire from active
service afloat on account of ill health and
advanced age. He stood fourth on the list of
Surgeons and ranked as Captain. His funeral
will take place on Thursday afternoon. In Holr
Trinity Church, Ritteuhouse Square.
Ash Wednesday. To-day (Ash Wednesday")
the forty days lenten fasting opens. The season
of fashionable balls and parties is closed for the
time being. The day and season are observed
by the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and Episco
palian denominations, who will hold services at
ntcrvals during the week days until tbe coming
of Easter. The faithful of the Roman Catholics,
who wish to rightly observe lent, will, according
to the rules laid down by the administrator of
the diocese, partake of but one meal a day,
except on Sundays. All Roman Catholics who
are over twenty-one years of age are expected
to observe this regulation unless legitimately
dispensed.
To these the meal allowed on fast days is not
to be taken until noon, and a small meal called
a collation, of about one-fourth part of an ordi
nary meal, is allowed in the evening. A warm
drink and a cracker may be taken in the morn
ing, lhe sick, the young, nursing women,
those who are obliged to do hard labor, and all
who through weakness cannot fast without in
jury to their health are exempted from these
obligations.
Meat. The Tenth district was the scene of a
transaction In meat yesterday, which, although
carried out on a umitea scale, serves to show
what can be done.
Mary Ann Walker and Sarah Daley whilst
prospecting
kept by om
around reached a butcher shop,
one Benjamin Selser, on Randolph
street, above Thompson, In which they saw
banging some fine beef and mutton. Says Sarah
to Mary, do vou like mutton ? Yes, said Mary;
both then smacked their lips in expectation and
held a consultation, lhe result was Mary en
tered the shop and cribbed a piece of mutton.
Both then proceeded towards their home to eat
It, but on the way they were stopped by an
officer, who "cooked their mutton ' by taking
them be tore Aiucrman nggieton, wnen they
were held, in default of $700 bail each, to
answer.
Chloroform and Burglary. On the night
ot tbe 1st ot uecentber last, the distillery on
nvuv a tr4 VVi J m. nvuvj-UtVU) TV v V 11 IV! VIA VJJ
burglars, who Jimmied open the rear door, chlo
roformed tho private watchman employed in the
place, and robbed him of his watch, chain, and
pocket-book. The burglars then searched the
place, and obtaining nothing further, left. Since
then a search has been kept up for the rascals.
ond yesterday three fellows named Bernard
Roch, Joseph Fagan, and Thomas Gray were
arretted on suspicion of being concerned in tbe
affair. They will have a hearing at the Central
to-aay.
Clvhs Trumps. On Monday night a brawl
occurred in front of a groggery on CUern
street, between Seventh and Eighth, whicl
Officer Davis, of the Sixth district, after con
siderable difficulty, quelled by arresting one of
the participants named U. Kirby. Last night
he ran across another ot the brawlers, ana in
attempting to arrest him was pretty severely
handled. The fellow grabbed the officer's mace,
and applied it pretty freely to his head. 1 he
knight of the club, however, conquered his man,
and Alderman Jones sent mm to prison in ae
fault of $1000 ball.
Juvenile Thief A Seventh district officer
about 4 o'clock this morning captured, at
Beach and Noble streets, a lad who gives his
name as John Vautrhn. who had in his posses
sion a grey blanket and a buffalo robe, for
which he could not satisfactorily account. The
lad was committed for a further hearing. The
goods await an owner at the station house.
WniTE Lead. John Jones yesterday stole a
keg of white lead from the front of a drug store
at Hecona and ropiar streets, tie was noucea,
followed, and arrested, and Alderman Shoe'
maker committed him to prison in default of
1300 bail to answer at conrt.
PnnwB r .itt kavdii The rmltea nf the
Twelfth district last night arrested seven corner
loungers. They were all ncia to duu to Keep uie
PHILADELPHIA COMMERCE.
A Pteellnn l the Sthlii Owaern' Aerlllen
Hrperi ef tbe TTHimartloiie tat lhe Year. '
The annual meeting of the members of tbe
"Vefsel Owners' and . Captains' Association"
was held at two o'clock this afwrnoon, at the
office of the association, No. 121 Walnut street.
President John W. Everman in the chair.
The annual report read before the meeting
gave tho following particulars:
TfciiMjncJftMnn nnrobtrt 8 rncmW, and than r. S13
vmmL enrolimt tinder It. prot.clion. Diirtoir ttan pant
)' tt incim him l.eon 4MV07, And It ipenilitura
M72H 111. whilat tb.r. in now In the treuary an un.
lenricd balance of tllH.I 27.
The amociiitlon tamm-tiog held In Replomtm? rafnned
to repenl the resolution, ohurainft t'JDo per ton fretcht
on coal to point. rivt of Cap. Cou, and (1 per ton from
I'h.la.Mi.hiato Rhode l.land.
a resolution we. panaed directing all captain, to refuse
topajali harnor masters' and port warden.' fee at tbe
port of I'hiladelphia.
A bill wae introdneed Into the Lofflslature hi the nort
warden, and berhor matter, to compel captain, to pa,
but hjr tho exeriionn of the annooi.tlon It wan defeated.
Complaint was also made ef the Health Orfloet '. oharoa,
bnt without eftnet.
1 he aahjnot of iilntno enffroened a larsn .hare of atton
tion. On Uctobnrttth the Hoard of Director passed the
following rotolntion :
KrKihiii, 1 hat heli.TlnR half-pilotaim ohargn. to be
nnja.t ana anconnututinnal, this .Moointlon i. opposed to
paying mem aojr longer wiion aseMea upon vea.ele en
rolled and licenced in the coasting trade.
On the 17th of November, A, l. Ihi, the Rolicltor re
ported that ult had boon hrnnsbt b the I'llete' rocie-
tion against Oaptain John Uarood, of the schooner K. W.
liooireT, lor imll olloUige.
The case was rpierrnd to the Solicitor with power to aot,
if in Ins judgment it niiitut be neceasarr. and
with inatrnction. to make It stent ease. The aldermtn
before whom the suit wan brought deoided in favor of tne
fitota' A.oeiat'on ; appoat wa. taken to the tJonrt ot
(Jon mon I'leaa, for tho city and oounty of Philadelphia,
on the 4th doy of December, ln!l. I'nis oaae, the roport
.ay., is still pending, and add. that to. board, whilst, thny
"will take every proper stop to have the constitution
ality of the law tested, cannot say whether the
ultimate deviKioti will be lor or aitainst them. A bill ia
now pending in Ongrene removing not only half pilotage
bnt also other vexatious charges, of whiuh the .lipping
Internet, complain. Hrsolntion. have boen passed direct,
log captalna belonging to tbe association not to pay pilot
feeaon entering or departing I rom the ports of Philadel
phia, Boston, and CbarleBlon, H. C, unles. service ia ren
dered. It La. also been resolved that nn and after the nr.t day
bt Augui-t, A. I. iwi'.i, no ooal will be freighted from any
United htAtos port, by veaeela belonging to or members
of thia association, exuept upon a bill of ladlim oontain.
ing the following demurrage olause:
' nil la.nl.tnn. knnr. .ft.. Ik. . rr t- 1 . t th. .lirtwn.
named port, and notice thereof to thecon.igneo named.
there shall be allowed for receiving said cargo at the rate
of one duy, Htimlaya and legnl holidays excepted, for every
hundred tone thereof ; after wbioh the cargo, consignee,
or assignee shall pay demurrage at tha rate of eight cent.
per ton a tiny, Minnnys and legal noildnya not exonptea,
upon the full amount, of cargo, as por thia bill of lading,
for earh and overy duy'a detention, and prorata for parts
and portion, ot a day, tieyond the days above npeuiHod,
until tho cargo is fully discharged : which lreight and de
murrage shall constitute a lien upon said onrgo."
Various other matters of minor Importance wore men
tioned in tbe report. The Vessel Owners1 and Capt-tin.1
Association Qua now Deen in aucoesstui oporation lor two
years.
Meeting of tub Aowcui.ti'rai. Society
A meeting of tho Agricultural Society was held
this moruing at their room, corner of Ninth and
Walnut streets. H. Inger-toll, Esq., Vice-Presi
dent of the society, President.
On motion, it. it. feharpiess. n.8n., ot tjhesnut
Hill, was elected a member of the society.
On motion or Mr. Oralg Uiddie, Joseph fatter-
son, Esq., President of the Western Bank, was
nominated for membership.
Mr. John lialnes. delegate irom tne society to
the experimental farms in Chester county, pre
sented the report of the Board of Trustees of the
Agricultural College of Pennsylvania.
Mr. rascall Morris exnioitea a patent twig
cutter and fruit gatherer.
Mr. Pascall Morris, editor of the Practical
Farmer, read an interesting essay on "High
Forming," which was listened to with great
attention.
On motion, the essay was referred to the
Executive Committee for publication. Ad
journed, i
Whisky Wholesale About half-past 10
o'clock last night the oilicers of the Delaware
Harbor Police lorce capturea on l eiaware ave
nue a horse and wagon in which were two men,
one ot wbom gives ills name as Mcrtamee. On
searching tbe vehicle It was found to contaiu
two boxce, In which were one twenty-two frallon
cask, lour ten gallon casus, two live gallon casks,
two gallon demijohn, aud a mineral water bot
tle with whisky, tho latter being lnteuded for
immediate use. The "benzine" was removed to
tbe station house, but soon after taken out and
set upon the wharf. Lieutenant Smith fearing
that it would explode. This morning whisky,
men, and vehicle were handed over to tho United
Btates officials.
TrtE Kavanaugh Shooting Case Patrick
McCormick, who shot Charles Kavanaugh dur
ing a bar-room brawl at Twenty-fourth and Cal
lowhill streets, on the afternoon of the 2ii ult.,
had a hearing before Alderman Pancoast yes
terday, and was recommitted to prison, Kava
naugh's physician testifying that his patient
was still in danger, the ball not having been ex
tracted. Burglary on Chiisnut Street. About half
past five o'clock this morning burglars effected
an entrance into Campbell's cloak store, Cb.es
nut street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth, and
robbed It of unmanufactured goods to the amount
of $1000. The thieves effected an ontrance by
prjing open a rear window.
Run Over. About quarter past 11 o'clock
last night, a negro named James Tert was run
over and seriously injured by tho carriage of the
Robert Morris Hose Company at Sixth and
Lombard streets. He was taken to his resi
dence, No. 723 Lombard street.
Coroner's Inquest. The Coroner this
morning held an inquest upon the body of
George Ryan, aged 4 years, who died from in
juries received by the Kick of a horse on Cherry
street, above Sixth, some days since. A verdict
In accordance with the facts was rendered.
Another Brute. Frank Metzman is the
name of a specimen of the geaus brute who was
arrested at Franklin and Noble streets last night
for drunkenness and wife-beating. Alderman
Maesey sent the "animal" to prison.
Inducements to Burglary. The police of
the Fifth district report finding open last night
the doors of five houses, and during tho mouth
just passed, over 50 dwellings were found un
guarded by locks or bolts.
Warrants to be Issued. Colonel Mulhol
land, of the Third Regiment, is about having
warrants issuod for the arrest of parties who
have left the regiment and refused to give up
or return their arms.
Pushfi'.s. John Reynolds and John Reraee
tcr have occn held In $000 ball each by Alder
man Quirk for the attempted theft of a push-cat t
from the neighborhood of Fifth and Market
streets.
Narrow Escape. Whilst a lady named Stal
cup was passing along Sansom street yesterday
afternoon she was hit by a falling brick, and
made a narrow escape from serious injury.
Trifling Fibe. At 10 o'clock to-day a slight
fire occurred at the northeast corner of Fif
teenth and Walnut streets, causod by a foul
chimney. .
Found Open. The doors of the store No. 110
N Delaware avenue were found open by the
Fourth district oilicers last night. .
XiSqal iNTnLitionrgcri.
Court of Quarter Seeelono Judge Ludlew.
Lwia Grimm waa tried in this court for .ailing lottery
policies. Detective Ubarlit. Miller teatitied that on tha
Uh of December he arretted the defendant at a room in
the rear of No. 1.7 tienuaotown road. When be iwent
Into the place he fonid the defendant sitting at a table,
with a book betoro him oonuimug tha luoutUljr returns of
hia bu.inoi,. to his backer, and he slue found one polio
ticket. Tho defendant thn said that Millor bad lust
polled a good thing loi biw.a. ha was about to make a
ton dollar sale. . . . . ,. . . ,
The defense offered eridaaoe, but relied (imply
npon the argument of rounsol, who aaoceeded in sending
tbe jury out, they not hin roed up to the time of
our gulng to press.
Conrt of Qunrter Beaalone Judge Paxson.
Thi. morning Robert opring-a. alias Jama. Hawley.
waa put upon trial, charg.a with fafce pretenses. 'Una
rase waa proeeouted by Asfiatant lh.triot Attorney J.
T. iratt and Alexander H. Kogere, U. . Diatnot Attor
ney ot Baltimore. . . ........
The Postmaeter at Cbaanut Hill U.tifled that In the
early part ol Mala two letter oame to hi. offioa for
Mia. Vanuy M. Jsi-kaoa, one an ordinary unregistered
letter, and tha other a regiatere letter from I Preston,
Kngland. The delendant called for Miaa Jackson's maiL
and receded tha unregistered letter, but wae told thi
the other wonld not be delivered without an order from
tne person to whom it wa. directed, or It woold ba for
warded to any plaee designated by such person. He re
ceived fevers! nntea signed "fanny M. Jackson," concern
ing her meil matters, and finally on the Ihth of May he
sent t hrongh tbe mail t be registered package t this lady',
dilress at No, SIM Chri.talo strati.
'I I a mail carrier testified thst he delivered abnnt this
esma time a foreign letter reslHered at tha defendant'.
bouse. No. iaa Christian (trees, bnt thst he then knew
the flefrnfent by the name ol Thomas vrenon, I ne ne
fead sot's wife received tha let'er, and took thereoelpt
bnok into one of the room., and it waa in a few minutes
returned to htm with the required reoeipt, purporting to
bsve lnei siened by Misa Jackson. .
DeWtive Rnnjamin Franklin testified that In OrtoSer
last he received a letter Irom he do'endsnt acknowledg
ing tkat ha bad perpetrated the Washington autograph
frauds in Kngland, and bad wri'ten letters to Kngl ,nd
aoliuiting eharlty, under an asanmed name, to which ha
received many snswe a containing money, end ha made
special alln.ion to tho "Jackson lettoni." but he denied
ever having wronged any person in tba United States,
nromised never 0&in tn obtain monev b dishonorable
mean, and said he had only been drivon aver to have dona
so ny me oeepesf. am lotion.
Robert O. Davis, an evnat. in tha matter of ban writing.
testified that ha waaqnita familiar with tha handwritina
of tho defendant, and tbat tba signs' ore "Fanny M.
Jackson" to tha receipt tn tba earner's book for tha re
gistered leVer was tha defendant's, and also several
orders were signed by him. He also said ha possessed
several letter in tha ua.se of Fanny M. Jsokson whJoh
wara ia tha handwriting of U a defendant. On trial.
Th City Amuaenenta.
Thb Pareta-Kosa Troupb will give two
performances cn Tuesday and Wednesday of
next week at the Academy of Music, when
Flotow's Martha and Weber's Oberon will be
produced. Tbe sale of scats will commence on
Friday at the Academy. . .
at thi uhesnctiucj. u. a win nave a oeneuk
this afternoon.
This evening Mr. Frank Mayo will appear as
"D'Artignan" in tho drama of I7i Three
Guardnmen.
At thk Walnut Mr. and Mrs. Watkins will
appear this evening in their new Irish drama of
4vi tn uota.
At the Arch Mr. L. L. James will have a
benefit this evening, when Tlie Bride of Lam
mermoor and the comedietta of The Jlappiett
D ay of my Life will be presented. Mr. James
is a favorite actor, aud we hope that he will
have a full bouse this evening.
The benefit of Miss Annie Firman is an
nounced for to-morrow. The Black Domino
and Critic's bnrlesuue of Barbe Bleue will be
given. AVhen Miss Firmin became a mcmbcrof
the Arch street company she was an entire
stranger in this city, but her fine talents as an
actress and vocalist soon made her a public
favorite, and sbo Is now one 01 tbe most at
tractive and popular artists in Philadelphia.
The benefit to-morrow evening will enable her
admirers to testify to their appreciation of her
efforts for their entertainment, and we hope that
they will turn out in force, and make the affair
a brilliant success.
At the Amateur's Drawing-Uoom, Seven
teenth street, above Chesnut, the r rench Comedy
Company from New York will appear to
morrow evening In Scribe's comedy, Jiataille de
Dames. The season of this company is limited
to eight evening performances and two matinees,
Tickets can bo procured at Boner's, No. 1102
Chesnut street.
At the Eleventh Street Opera House
an attractive bill of entertainment Is announced
for this evening.
At Dufrez & Benedict's Ctera IIousb
a first-rate minstrel performance will be given
mis eveninir.
Signor Blitz and his son will give a magical
exhibition at the Assembly Building this even
ing.
Tnn Pilgrim. This series of paintings from
Bunynn's "Pilgrim's Progress" will bo exhibited
at Concert Hall this afternoon and evening.
Very Rev. P. E. Moriartt, 1). U., will lec
ture at the Academy of Music on Friday evening
next lor tbe benefit ot tne university Hospital
Subject: "The Man Question Human Devel
opment." L
CITY ITEMS.
For additional City ltemt are Inside Page).
Oixithiho Orkapeb
Clothino Bbttrr Maps
OLOTHINO JtKTTKB OrTT
Oixmwta BlTTXB FlXTINa
At Towns Hau
at Tower Halt.
Than AMiwusita Elsk.
Benitett A Oo.,
Wo. 618 Hajuuct bthkst. .
Faonani's Nl-SIC Muses. We learn from Messrs.
Earle that these charming pictures are .till at their gal
leries, as they really bad not the heart to send thera away,
and tbui disappoint so dreadfully our thousands who have
seen them, and hundred, of thousand, who have not, and
have so far allowed the days and weeks to pas by without
taking a few moments to call on these young ladies. We
think candidly that it will be a cause of very tnuoh future
regret to any admirers of female loveliness who do not
uccept this opportunity to admire the charms of these
daughters of Jupiter and Mnemosyne, and there are few
mythological legends more striking and picturesque than
tbat relating to them, and Fagnani has been most bappy
in hi. conception and execution of his subject.
TUR PLACB 1
The Placb for Good Clothes .....Oak Hall
The Place for Durable Clothbs Oak Hall
The Place for Neat Clothes Oak Hall
The Place for Stylish Clothes ..Oak Hall
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The Pi. ace for Cheap Clothes Oak Hall
The Place for Low-priced Clothes... Oak Hall
The Placi for Economical Clothes. . .Oak Hall
Tub Place for Bargains on Clothes.. Oak Hall
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Wanakaebr & Brown Oak Hall
Wanamaker & Brown Oak Hall
wanamakbr & brown oak hall
Wanamaker & Brown Oak Hall
All Sixth Street, from Market to Minor.
I Received too late for lasiflcation.'
DQf ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS,
NO. 1023 CHESNUT STREET.
SHERIDAN'S RIDE,
GREAT NATIONAL WORE OF ART.
T. BUCHANAN READ'S LIFE SIZE PAINTING
OF
BHERIDAN'S RIDE,
NOW ON EXHIBITION.
Admission, 35 cents.
Including the entire oolleotion of the Aoademy.
OHROMOS of the above celebrated painting, in sice
a'.Hnohe.,$10. 3 2tf
Open from A. M. to 6 P. M and from t to ID P. M.
mSS- UNITED 8TATE8 PENSION AGENCY,
No. 718 SANSOM Btreet, Philadelphia.
The semi-annual payment of Army InvaUd Pensions
will commence KK1D AY, March 4.
Payments will be made in alphabetical order, begin
Ing on Friday with letter. A and B. w p
8 tit O. 8, Pension Agent
PRIZE MONEY FOR NEW ORLEANS.
AU Interested In the capture of New Orleans by
Farragut's fleet, as officers, seamen, or marines,
will hear of something greatly to their advantage by
call ing npon In person or addressing the General
Collection Agency, ROBERT & LEAGUE CO.,
No, ISO South SEVENTH Street, Philadelphia, Al
Information given free of charge and correspondence
promptly answered. T 80
FOURTII EDITION
Lopez Holds Out Persistently
A Battle at Senegal, Africa.
Contest Between the FrenckandU.tivet
French Carnival Progresses Peaceably
Incredible Act of "Wandering Willie.
lie Declines n. Mttnlcipal Feed.
FROM EUROPE.
The Pnrla Cnrnlval.
By (As Anglo-American Cabl. ;
Paris, March I The earnlval yesterdav nasserl
on quietly. - Immense crowds of people assembled
to witness the festivities.
French Catholic Institutions.
Tbe French Government has warned it nnm.
sentatlve at Rome to use; great cantlon in his efforts
to protect tne institutions oi (jamoiio states.
A New Bavarian Cabinet.
MrrNtcn.Marcha. Count Urara has been entrusted
with the duty of forming a new Cabinet.
lpex and tha Paracuayana. '
PAKi8,March 8. Later news from Parairnav iUua
that Lopez's army has been somewhat depleted by
desertion, but that be still holds his ground against
the Brazilians. .
Urand nilllnrd Challenge.
London. March 8. J. Roberts 8enlr. ex.huiinnt
champion, challenges the world at billiards, the
111UM.U w uv;ur wii.uiu iwu muuiun lor sw or 0W-
points a side.
11 utile Itrtween the French and Natives.
Paris, March It Advices have been received hnra
to the eirect that the French army hod won a victory
uti inc iinuvi-B ill me rrvuuii cuiunj oi uenejrai, On
the Western coast of Africa, on tho 9th of February.
The French force was only Uv hundred strong, while
tbat of the enemy was over U000.
The Latest Quotations.
London. March 8 4-8i 1'. M consols p.imuui at
OSSiajaiJi for both money and account. U. 8. Five- '
twenties or Inez, ot 185ft, old, 89: of 1807.
88J; Ten-forties, 86; Erie Railroad, 81 v - Illinois
Central, 11 ov ; Great Western, 28..
Domxin, March 2. Sugar on the spot, 89s. : afloat.
28s. Linseed OH, 31 los. '
Liverpool, Marcti 88 P. M Cotton closed irre
gular; upiaDd middlings, llwilxj Orleans mid.
tiling, n V The sales rot up lu.ooo bales, lnchidimr
70oo lor exportation and to speculators.
Lard, 648.
Paris, March 2 P.M. The Bourse closed firm -Rentes,
lit. 46c. .
FROM WASBUTOTOX.
Indian Affairs.
Special Despatch to The Evening Telegraph.
Wabhinuton, March 8. The 8enate Committee on,
Indian Affairs discussed tbe Cherokee treaty Und
question to-day, but did not arrive at any con
clusion. Tbe Mnnsjen Case. 1
Witnesses in the case of Mr. Mangen, of Ohio, are
before the House Military Committee, and it Is un
derstood that the chain of evidence against him is
nearly completed. Mungen stoutly denies all
charges against him, and says It is a political con
spiracy to preveut his renomlnatlon to Congress.
fruniner on the VandlnsT Bill.
Senator Sumner Is making a speech In the 8enate
on the Funding bill. He opposes tbe one offered by
Mr. bherman, and advocates his own. .
The Oneida Disaster The IaveatlaTatlsa. :
Demateh to the Asuoeiated Prene. ,
The Navy Department is awaiting official reports
of the Oneida disaster, which are ezDected in in
time from the surviving officers, Surgeon Hnddords
. v.o, u.u.u miuiuK mo ruies ror rue
searching investigation which will be made of every
circumstance atteudlng the disaster. .The official
report will be forwarded by Admiral Rowan, who. at
last accounts, was at Hong Kong. A great many
frlcuds and relatives of the officers or the Ouekla are
In this city, and the last hopeless story of tbe dis
aster has utlllcted them with Inconsolable grief.
The United Mates Nteamer Hablne.t '
The following despatch was received at the Navv
Department: , '
U. 8. Stkamship Sabink, Naplb8, Feb. 18. I have
the honor to report that, leaving Genoa on the 18th
of January, I touched ut Spezala, where I was de
tained by bad weather uutil the sd Inst, when I
sailed for this place. During the passage from
Spezzla I bad the wind from the southeast, wlta
thick, rainy weather, and was seven days reaching
Naples, arriving on tbe 10th. All well on board.
Respectfully.
J. O. Walker, Commander.
The Corliss Patent.
The Senate Committee on Patents this morning,
at their own request, were discharged from further
consideration of the memorial of George H. Corliss,
asking sn extension of the patent for bis steam en
gine. This la considered equivalent to a denial of
bis petition.
FROM JYEW TOPIC.
Ex-8ecretarr Seward. i
Nbw Tori, March 8 The Hon. William 'iL,
Seward! has declined the proposed dinner of the
Common Council next Monday.
The Government Pnrchase of Bands.
At the Sub-Treasury to-day 14,000,000 of United
States bonds were offered at 110 -6411 1-98. The
bond market closes heavy and lower.
FROM NEW EJVGLdJVD.
Fire and Loss of Life. . '
BOSTON, March 2 The dyeing works at Neponset
were destroyed by Are this morning. 8tx women
employed there were burned to death, being unable
to escape. . . , ,f
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
Reported by De Haven k Bra, No. 40 8. Third Street.
BUT WHEN BOARDS.
liooo WJerTs Wtf
3 sh Cam A Am '1 IKur
iwe usn con L.... 77
$1700 City 6s, N.. .ls.101 H
609 do O.101
116000 Pa reg Ss 77 &
78.... 99
87 8hLeh Vol.. 2d. Mtf
C do M'i
8 do 643.
IB do ad.115.tf
2S do... UBitf
100 sh Phil A E K. . . .
eSOwn.... 87
100 sh Reading R... 48.es-
100 do 4881
loo - do.snwnAl.48'81
800 do .ls.rgAin.48-81
BOARD.
400 City 6s, N..1S.101V
$1000 Pa reg c-s 99
138 sh Penua R.ls. 97
2a ah C A Am R.is.UBjtf
200 sh Read K 4 V
100 sh N Pa R 86J
SECOND
MoooPaCs 1st se...iosvi
tlOOOLeh V nbds..
cp.... 94V
issoONFaTs....s5. x
11000 do 86. 8Sj
I1000N pennaes... 91
15000 Pa A N YIC1 7s 90 V
1I121.
(Jbr adMHetul Dntlu fourth page.)
.Diixard At bis residence in this city, on Tues
day morning, 1st March, 1870. Thomas Dillard
Surgeon Uuitcd States Navy, in tbe 70th year of hi
age.
1
lis relatives and friends are resnectfnii invito
to attend the funeral services, to be held &t th.
Church of the Holy Trinity, West Rlttonhouse
Snuare, ov Thursday afternoon, 8d March, at hair,
past 1 o'clock precisely. .
TiKBorT. In Brooklyn, March 1, Mart Aonrh
wife of William T. Tlebout, and daughter of Tiltoii
and Lydla Wildes, of Arnejtown, New Jersey
Funeral services at the residence of her brother
In-law, Kzra Bowea, No. 138 8. Eighteenth street, on
Friday at 11 o'clock A.M. WBtt.0'
"TVISABLED SOLDIERS, SEAMEN, MARINES
etc., whether from wounds, rupture, or disease,
who have not yet applied for Pensions, andthe
widows, minor children, dependent mothers, father
etc., of those who have died of wounds or of disease
contracted in the service, can promptly obtain their
pensions by applying to ,
ROBERT a LEAGUE A CO.
No. 135 8. SEVENTH Street. Phliada.
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'"THERE ARB A GREAT MANY PERSONS
X having claims upon the United States or State
Governments, who have committed the same to tha
care of Messrs. George Cragg A Bra, or T H. Petern
A Co. They will hear of something greatly to theup
advantage, on application, either in person or b
mall, to the General Collection Agency. No. ia
South SEVENTH Street cy, mo, laa
'SO ROBERT 8. IXiGUB CO.
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