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THE DAILY EEN11N0 TELEGRAPH PillLADELPHt A, MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1870.
OMTUAKY.
(rorgn Wnhrmnn,
A well-known author, journalist, and steno
grapher of New York city, Mr. floore Wake
man, died of pneumonia at his residence near
Harlem on Saturday. He was but twcnty-nlno
years of age at the time of his death. He wan
born in Connecticut, near Greenfield Hill.
"While still very young he Instructed himself In
stenography, with the design of becoming a jour
nalist; went to New York In 1858, when sixteen
years of age, where ho was employed for a time
apon the Lt&jer and other papers. On tho esta
blishment of the World he was employed upon
that paper as a reporter, which position he held
for several years. By constant practice he
became one of the best of short-hand reporters.
He was noted both for tho quantity and the
accuracy ef his mntter.
About three years ago Mr. Wukcman, who
had previously been a good sketch writer, began
to contribute some now well-known articles to
the Galaxy. These were collections of quaint
anecdotes mostly relating to tho uses and mis
uses of words, strung together In an extremely
amusing fashion. Being assured of his success
in this department of writing, ho afterwards
contributed many other articles to the chief
periodicals.
He was elected stenographer to the Senate of
New York State In 1808, and this year held the
same ofllco in the Assembly. He discharged
the duties devolving upon him in this capacity
until about two weeks ago, when he was taken
with the illness which resulted In his death.
At that time he was engaged, among other
things, in preparing for some public loctures
which his friends had urged upon him as being
Milted to his talents.
Mr. Wakctnan was a man of strict honor and
r-potlcE8 character. His death is the cause of
.deep sorrow to all who knew him.
rtlxliop of Barbadoes.
On Saturday Thomas Parry, U. D Bishop of
Uarhadoes, died at his homo InWestcrn England.
He was the fourth son of a clergyman of Den
bighshire, and was born in 1795. He received
his education at Oriel College, Oxford, from
w hich he graduated with high honors, and was
elected to a fellowship at Ballol College. For
a few years previous to 1821 ho hold the small
incumbency of St. Leonard's, Colchester, from
which ho was appointed Archdeacon of Antigua,
in the West Indies. From this ho was trans
ferred in 1840 as Archdeacon to Barbadoes. On
the resignation of Dr. W. II. Coleridge in 1842
lie was consecrated second Bishop of Barbadoes,
the emoluments of his sec amounting to 2500
per annum, with a patronage of fifty livings. Dr.
Tarry was the author of some able "Expositions
of the Epl6tles of St. Paul to the Romans, He
brews," etc., and a number of other works, such
as "Christian Stewardship" and "Christ and his
Adversaries." For some time past the Bishop had
resided in England, having been obliged to leave
Barbadoes on account of his health.
I.adldlnim I'jliazy.
Ladislaus Ujhazy died on the 7th instant, at
San Antonio, Texas, at the advanced age of
nearly eighty years. He was a compatriot of
Kossutn in the Hungarian struggle for inde
pendence, aud at one time during it held the
governorship of the celebrated Fortress of Co
morn. For a number of years past he had lived
at San Antonio, where his son, Mr. F. Ujhazy,
(till resides.
CITY K rniLL IOGIVGE.
The Death op Stacy B. Bakciioft, one of
the oldest and most successful dry goods mer
chants of this city, occurred at his residence,
No. 1803 Vino street, on Saturday last. Mr.
Barcroft was born near Fleraington, Hunterdon
county, New Jersey, in 1795; hence, at the time
of his demise, was in the neighborhood of
seventy-five years of age. H was descended
from an English family of distinction, a branch
of which settled in New Jersey about the year
1740. He came to this city as a boy in tho year
1817, and by dint of perseverance and industry
worked himself up tho ladder of commercial
greatness until he became a partner in tho well
known firm of Bray it Barcroft, No. 407 Market
street, which firm he and Mr. Bray created, aud
which has been carried on under the manage
ment of Mr. Barcroft until tho present time, his
partner, Mr. Daniel Bray, having died in 1855.
The namo of the firm afterwards became Bar
croft, Beaver & Co., and in 1858 changed to tho
present title, Barcroft & Co.
Mr. Barcroft was a public-spirited, philan
thropic gentleman, and was one of the few who
lo not permit the right hand know what the left
doeth.
In manner he was quiet, retiring, courteous,
and gentlemanly. As a merchant, besides being
eminently successful, he was a most valuable
member of the community, and his demise leaves
a vacancy in commercial circles that will be
deeply felt and deplored. He has been connected
with the business interests of Philadelphia for
more than half a century.
He is reputed to be worth over a million dol
lars, all of which he made by his own Indefati
gable perseverance and industry. He leaves a
widow, but was never blessed with children.
Local Odds and Ends. Harmony Section,
Cadets of Temperance will be organized at the
tiood intent Engine bouse to-morrow night.
The merchants on Market street, from
Sixth to Seventh, were astounded this morning
at the sight of half-a-dozen dirt scrapers and
a few old brooms.
The caisson for the bridge over tho East
river, at New York, was launched on Saturday.
The one for the Delaware bridge will be ready
about the year 1970, or some time thereafter.
The old Falls of Schuylkill bridge is to bo
replaced.
The second annual reunion of tho Alumni
Association of the Philadelphia College of Phar
macy will be held to-night at tho College hall.
If Providence has not otherwise directed,
there will, one of these days, be work for the
Coroner in tho neighborhood"of Kighth and
Market streets. The High Constables should
immediately order down "that" brick pile.
Agaii there is trouble ahead for the De
mocracy. Cassldy is going to resign from tho
presidency of the Ninth and Arch crew, and
then what will tho "unterrifled" do? Campbell's
Chase of the "Monk" is at tho bottom of tho
trouble.
Just now a pretty little battle is going on
over the Military Tax Receivership. Messrs.
Harwood and Kerns both desire tho "soft
billet," whilst rumor has it that Peltz will ap
point a Mann.
Important Action hy tiie Tvpookapiiical
Union Tho Printers' Typographical Union of
Philadelphia, at a meeting on Saturday evening,
admitted to membership lu that body a lady who
is now engaged in studying a profession in this
city, and who supports herself by doing com
positor's work in her spare time. This Is some
thing heretofore unknown in Philadeldelphl, and
should be counted an important victory by the
friends of the cause of women's work. The
lady is now regularly engaged lu a prominent
printing olllce. She was formerly the Secretary
of the Memphis Printers' Union, aud comes with
a certilleate of membership from that society.
Under these circumstances tho Typographical
Union could not doother wise than receive her.
Runaway. Officer McCormlck, of thoSchuvl
1 ill Harbor force, on Saturday night captured a
runaway horse, with buggy attached, at tho
west end of Market street bridge. Lieutenant
Jaeoby subsequently ascertained that the team
belonged to a Mr. Lafferty, who keeps a hotel
at Thirty-second and Market streets, aud caused
it to be returned to him.
FEMINISE.
Arrest f Hnppoaed Impostor.
Dt tcctive (iordon and Special Officer Roberts
this morning succeeded in arresting two
females named Sarah and Laura Haines,
mother and daughtor, at Thirteenth and
Locust streets, on tho charge of conspiring to
defraud by false representations. The two, it
appears, travel, as it is termed, "on their shape,"
and represent that tkjy are daily expecting a
handsome legacy. Some days ago they called
on a Mrs. Shivers, doing business at Thirteenth
and Cbesnnt streets, and ordered some 1 101)0
worth of fancy and fino underwear, stating
that they would call and pay for them In a
few days. It appears that they afterwards en
deavored to obtain a portion of the pjoods, when
Mrs. Shivers, suspecting something wrong,
called at tho Detective Ofllco, and lodged infor
mation with Chief Kclley.
A watch wns then set on them, and they were
tracked from place to place until to-day, when
tho arrest was made. The two, seeing the
officers, separated several times and ran through
several alleys, but all to no purpose. It has also
boon ascertained that they have been boarding
at No. 1315 Locust street, since tho 20th of Jan
uary, and have succeeded in running up a board
bill of some $300, besides 25 for "extras." The
prisoners aro respectably-dressed, lady-like per
sonages, and would not for one moment be
suspected of any dishonesty. They stoutly deny
the charge mads against them, and aver that the
whole affair is simply persecution. They will
have a hearing tins afternoon, when the whole
matter will be more fully developed.
rWJILISM.
A Prize Fight thnt Did Not Come Oft.
The so-called "manly art of self-defense"
seems to be gaining ground in this city daily,
and prize fights are becoming as common as
flies in August. About 4 o'clock yesterday
morning Sergeant Whalen and Officers Reeves,
Gallagher, and Dcnnisson, of tho Second dis
trict, noticed a gang of roughs proceeding down
Fifth street, aud, surmising their intent, sepa
rated and followed after them. Tho roughs
proceeded to Stone House lane, below Second
street, where a suitable snot was selected, stakes
driven, and a ring formed. Tho two principals
men entered tno ring, tneir seconds loiiowea,
and all being in readiness, time was about being
called when tho officers appeared. If a battery
of 100-pound Armstrong guns had opened on
them the consternation of the crew could not
have been greater. Like so many hares from
before a pack of hounds they started for their
respective holes, and went scampering In all
directions. Tho major portion of them suc
ceeded in escaping, tho officers turniug their
attention to the principals and the seconds,
whom they arrested and took before Aldermau
Lutz, who held them In $(100 bail each to answer.
The former aro named Samuel McClaln and
Francis Tole, the latter Joseph McKeover and
William Cergee.
The new steam cou.ieh Achilles, built by
the Pennsylvania Iron Works, at Chester, for tho
Reading Railroad Company, left Chester at
12 35 P. M. on Saturday, on a trial trip. Arriv
ing opposite Market street at TOO P.M., she
again started down the river, nnd at l'4t P. M.
passed the flag-staff at Fort MiiHin, making the
run of 8,'.j miles in 37 minutes. She arrived at
the Navy Yard at 2-14 P. M.. a total distance of
U')4 miles in one hour and four minutes. The
run was made on a Hood tide, for which a credit
of one knot is given, but tho wind was dead
ahead and blowing lresh, which will about com
pensate for the tide favor. The Achilles was
light, drawing about nine feet nft and eight feet
forward. After passing the Navy Yard the
course wns shaped for Pier No. 12 of the Rich
mond coal docks, where she arrived in one hour
and 34 minutes from Chester, a distance of 20
miles, including stowages, turning, and lines to
the dock. Duriug tho trip tho hoisting ma
chinery for discharging coals from four hatches
at tho t-ame time were worked and gavo great
satisfaction. The excursionists were mostly con
nected with tho Reading Railroad, and were:
F. B. Gowen, Esq., President; J. E. Wootten,
Chief Engineer of Railroad Machinery; S. Jef
frey, Master Machinist In charge of colliers; J.
S. Rilles, General Manager of Colliers; Captain
W. B. Gallager, Superintendent of Construction;
W. B. Reaney, of the Pennsylvania Iron Works
In charge of the Achilles; Admiral F. J. Gowen,
of the steam collier fleet; Commodore Fred. C.
Gowen, steam collier fleet; G. W. Hall, late
Chief Engineer United States Navy. The per
formances of tho Achilles gave great satisfac
tion, and the builders are to have six more com
pleted by May, The Hercules is to bo ready on
Monday next. The Achilles is the first of tho
fleet of 1000 tons, and Is 195 feet in length, 37
feet beam, depth 15 feet, and is brig-rigged.
She has one engine, with 40-inch cylinder and
30-inch stoke piston. Her screw is 10 feet in
diameter, with 17 feet pitch, and makes 80 re
volutions a minute on 35 pounds pressure of
steam. Sho was estimated to make a speed of
10 knots an hour laden, but from her perform
ance on Saturday it Is thought she will exceed
that by at least two knots. The Reading Rail
road have thus far built steam colliers of 500,
COO, 800, and 1000 tons burden as experiments,
and In a short time they will decide upou which
class to build. It will require over 500 vessels
to do their work, full particulars of which have
been given already.
Observance or the Sabbath. Yesterday
afternoon an Intoxicated individual named John
Entwlstlc, whilst laboring under a heavy load
of fighting whisky, endeavored to raise a row
at Orthodox street and lrenton avenue, Frank
ford. Lieutenant McLca aud Officer Drake,
noticing tho disturbance from a distance,
quickly hurried to the spot, and arrested En
twistle, not without considerable difficulty.
however, as hestoutlyresistedthemand handled
Officer Drake pretty roughly. Whilst on the
way to the station house a fellow named Charles
Everts, a boon companion of Entwlstle, made
an assault on tho officers and attempted to
rescue the prisoner. In this he was foiled. Ho
then called upon a crowd that had collected to
assist him, and endeavored by all means In his
power to create a riot. At length tho officers
arrested him also, and Alderman Stearne held
Kntwistle In 5()0 bail to answer, and Everts in
41300 to answer the charges of assault and bat
tery upon the officer and attempting to incite to
riot, inverts at tuo lime was uuuer SUOOO bonds
to keep the peace.
The "Staii" Course op Lectures. This
evfmliip-. .it the Acaditmv of MiiHln. Mr Pimh
will introduce Mr. John G. Saxe, who will lec
ture upon tho subject of "French Folks at
Home," after which he will recite his poems of
"The Proud MIs3 McBrldo" and "The Press."
Mr. Saxe Is one of the few humorous writers of
the dav whose humor consists In somcthinsr
more than mere extravagance, and in tho capa
city of lecturer he is almost as well known aud
popular as In that of poet. Those who attend
at tho Academy this evening may expect ouo of
tho most pleasing entertainments ot tno season
A Dark Chapter Thomas Todd, an ebonv.
lau d descendant of Ham, on Saturday night
stole a pair of boots from tho store ot one John
Lc Boa, tor which deed ho was farrested and
committed to prison.
1 homos Craig, another "gemman" of color,"
stole a rlner valued at 8 from one uuarics Hall
stork. Thomas took a ride in the samo carriage
with Tcdd.
Annie Anderson, a female of color, picked tho
pocket of Martha llallowell of $3 50. She was
also sent below.
Bukoi.ary. Between 7 and 8 o'clock last
night the residence of Charles Souder, No. 849
North Seventh street, was entered by burglars
who jimmied open a back dcor and ransacked
the place from top to bottom, tho family being
ausent at tiie time. The beacnambor was visiieu,
bureaus broken open, drawers upset, boxes over
hauled, and a considerable amount of jewelry
anu catu carried oil.
Captured. Pat. Brady was arrested by
Officer Hassett, of the Sixth district force, on
Saturday night, on tho charge of having robbed
Uie store oi jonn Kelley. jno. kissj Markei
street, a few nights ago. Ho will have a hear
jug to-day at the Central.
COUNTERFEITS.
Internal Itevrnnr) Rrrr Ninmp Ilenting la
the Vnnt ol W. H. 4rorr.
The recent visit of Chief Whltoley, of the
Fccrct Service Department, to this city, resulted
in the ajrest of two men named Frank Mackcy
and Morris II. Traubel, tho former charged with
dealing in counterfeit revenue beer stamps, and
the latter with the manufacture of tho plate
from which the samo were printed. These par
tics pleaded guilty to the charge, and were
sentenced each to three years imprisonment.
The Chief appears to have left tho good work
undone, for Deputy Marshal Beale on Saturday
night arrested William B. Urover while in tho
act of disposing of a bundle of counterfeits. He
recovered the property, and escorted Orover to
Moyamcnslng. At noon to-day tho prisoner had
a hearing before United States Commissioner
Hlbler, in tho United States Grand Jury Room.
Assistant District Attorney Valentine repre
sented tho Commonwealth, and Theo. Oebl
schlnger and II. K. Lippincott, Esqs., appeared
for the defendant.
Tho testimony taken In the case was as fol
lows: Joseph L. wiRht sworn I reside No. 8t3 Depot
treat; know the defendant, Mr. Grover (counter.
flt stamps exhibited) ; I not these stamps from Mr.
Urover on Saturday evening last; had an enraire
mcntwlth him at a Inger-beer saloon, on Fifth
street, below Nlilppen; tho first name of the beer
saloon keeper Is Adam ; I got them from Mr. Orover
Ih front of the saloon : 1 was to pay hlra fifty cents
on the dollar; tho stamps were hunch) to me by
Urover In the presence of Deputy Marshal lieale;
I had Informed the olllccr lu tho afternoon.
Cross-examined My business Is that of bartender;
have not been doing anything for some time past;
have lived at No. 613 Depot street over a year; I
tended bar for my father at Atlantic City last year;
1 came to purchase these stamps by a suggestion
from Mr. drover; met Grover a week ago In Inde
pendence Square ; first got acquainted with hlra
through Mr. Maekey; did not pay Grover for the
stamps; was to give nlm 200 for the bundle; I know
CoiObcl Sherman; saw him a couple of days ago;
had no conversation with him abont the defendant;
1 kncwSherraan was charged with the same offense,
for I was present at the time of the hearing; as soon
as the stamps were handed to me Officer Beale
stepped up and arrested the prisoner; I am not a
detective; I bought the stamps merely to turn him
over to the law ; I did so as a law-abiding citizen; I
am no oilier of the United (States; was not em
ployed by any one to do this Job; am not to be re
compensed ; have not had a conversation with any
one as to pay.
Mr. Grover (rather excitedly) rtere, pointing to
Deputy Marshal Schuyler, Is a gentlemen 1 spoke to
aiKiut this matter over a month ago.
District Attorney Valentine Oh, never mind that.
Dtputy Marshal Charles K. Beale sworn Haw
Orover on Saturday evening in a beer saloon on
S. Fifth street; was there by appointment with Mr.
Wight; went there in consequence of Information
received from the witness who has Just left the
stand : Grover came into tho liner saloon and con
versed with Wight, and left In about fifteen minutes:
Grover returned soon after, and both men went to
wards the door; I heard something said about 9
o'clock, and they went out together; I missed them
not n at tuts time; soon alter i met v ight coining
down on the east side of Fifth street; at 9 o'clock I
saw the two men meet In front of the saloon, and
saw Grover pass a bundle to Wight; I then crossed
the street, seized the package, aud arrested tho pri
soner; the bundle contained the counterfeit revenue
beer stamps; after the arrest, the prisoner said: "I
did not sell any stamps to Wight."
msirict Attorney imu not vt igntman
Counsellor Ochlschlager Not Wlglituian. but
Wight. This is not the bundle game.
Witness continued Wight said he didn't know
what was In t he bundle, but then corrected himself
by saying they were stumps; lie wanted mo to
take him to his wife's house : I told lilui no, that I
could not; he said, "I suppose they will go right up
and search my house;'' I told him I thought they
would ; when I got to Seventh and Federal streets,
he wanted to stop in a friend's to gut a drink; It was
.1 iimes Kane's place: he asked fur a niece of Daoer.
that he was going to telegraph to Colonel Whlteley ;
nc Kit ine note wnn air, iia:ie: i men put rum la
brlson : Kane said to Grover, "What shall I do ?
send them to New York v" I think this was in refer
er.ee to more of the stamps.
Cross-examination Question by counsel Who
set this job up?
The District Attorney objected to sncn a question.
Question When did you first see Mr. Wight?
witntsa I saw hlin at 5 o'clock on Saturday after
noon In consequence ot Information received ; Wight
told me ne nan matte an appointment with urover to
buy some stamps ; ltnlnk 1 would have seen money
it it had passed between Grover and Wight.
After argument the Commissioner committed tho
dt feuilant lu default of hall.
I1EAVY KOlUiEKY.
The Danger of Leaving Dwelling Unoccupied.
On Saturday afternoon tho family of Mr. P.
D. Shirk, No. 352 N. Thirty-first street, closed
their dwelling as they thought securely, and left
to pay a visit to some friends. During their
absence some thieves attempted to force an en
trance through tho frout door, falling In which
they turned their attention to ono in tho roar,
which they succeeded in jimmying open. They
men leisurely proceeuca auout tueir worK, and
with the tact of regular "cracksmen" selected
only the most valuable articles, carrying off a
lot of silver knives, forks, spoons, soap ladles,
goblets, napkin rings, plate, etc., Ave sets of
jewelry, several valuable necklaces, a lot of silk
dresses, and six velvet cloaks.
Tiie Board of Surveys. A 6tated meeting
of tho Board of Surveys was held this morning
at the rooms ot tho department, iutli aud
Adulphia streets.
A petition for a sewer on Cambridge street.
between Mill and Armat, was considered, and
ono of two feet six inches in diameter was au
thorized to be constructed at tho expense of tho
petitioners.
un rcicrcnco from (Jounclls a three-feet sower
on Grapo street, in tho Tweutv-first ward,
was authorized, and by petition ono of
three feet diameter on Ninth street, between
South and Christian, and another on Locust
street, between Vaughau and Fifteenth streets,
were authorized.
On Twenty-third street, from Christian street
to fifty feet south of Pemberton, a tnreo-feet
sewer was authorized, which, with the inlets
and mauholes, is to bo constructed at the expense
of the petitioner.
Deeds of dedication for Eleventh, Tenth,
Ninth, Ontario, and Tioga streets, in tho
Twenty-third ward, were approved.
A plan and profile of tho proposed extension
of the Thirteenth and Fifteenth Streets Railway
upon Locust street were submitted, and were
examined and approved.
A plan of the fifth section of tho Twenty
third ward was called up and approved. This
approval sets at rest tho much-disputed ques
tion of grado on C and Somerset streets. Ad
journed. Doctor's Office Rohred Arrest of tite
Ai.i.eued Thief. On Wedneslay, March 10,
1870, Dr. 8. W. Beckwith missed from his office,
No. 1220 Walnut street, a gold watch, a number
of surgical Instruments and medical books, and a
valit-e. The Doctor had studying under hhn
one Colonel D. B. Smith, who mysteriously dis
appeared about tho time tho articles were
missed. To this individual suspicion pointed,
and tho detectives were notified. Since then
they have been at work, and from Information
received, Detectives Cobb and Levy this morn
ing visited a house on Twelfth street, below
Catharine, with a search-warrant, in the hope of
recovering the stolen property. Detective Levy
entered the premises by tho frout door, while
Detective Cobb took a position at the gate, on
a small street In the rear. It so happened that
Smith was in tho houso at tho time. Tho
presence of Levy drove him out tho baok way
Into the arms of Detective Cobb. The goods
were not recovered. They had been sent West,
where Smith, it is understood, Intended to set
np business. Defendaut will have a hearing at
tho Central Station this afternoon.
Incohrect Lieutenant Smith, of tho Dela
ware narbor rolice, informs us thai no row
occurred In Oak street on Frldar morning last.
but that on Thursday night a party of drunken
sailors endeavored to "raise a breeze," all of
whom were arrested and afterwards discharged.
Lieutenant Smith and bis men, we aro happy to
suy, are always "on qecK."
The Old Man's Home. A grand concert for
the benefit of this very deserving institution
will be given in the Foyer of the Academy of
Music on Saturday evening, April 3. Some of
the most populnr amateur performers of tho
ciiy wm appear anu a programme oi ursi-ciass
music will be presented.
EfH'ArE or a Bank Roiuieu. Billy Forester,
alias Billy or Frank Campbell, alias Frank Liv
ingstone, alis Frauk Harding, alias Frank How
ard, who was arrested on Saturday by Pinker
ton's Detective Police, on the charge of being
concerned in the late bank robbery at Wilkos
barre, Pa., this morning made good his escape.
He was brought to the offleo of the agency pre
paratory to being sent to Wilkesbarre, where,
by some means at present unknown, he suc
ceeded in getting away. He left tho office on
Third street and ran np Market with nothing on
but his drawers And shirt. At Seventh and
Market his peculiar appearance attracted tho
attention of a policeman, who stopped him. He
sold by way of excuse that he had been on a
drunk the night before, and on waking up this
morning found that bis clothes were stolen. On
this representation he was allowed to proceed.
A reward of $200 Is offored by Mr. Plnkerton to
any one who will rearrest him. Tho following
is a description of the mam
He is twenty-eight or thirty years of nee, five
feet six inches high, slim build, but tough and
wiry, rather broad square shoulders, weighs 140
E omuls, rather long, spare fuce, black eyes,
avlng a wild expression, high square forehead,
mouth Barrow, and corners drawn down, the
upper lip stands out a little; ho has a medium
sized straight nose, straight black hair, cut
short, moustache and goatee of about three
weeks' growth, now probably shaved off; ho has
suhken cheeks, but high cheek bones, small
narrow foot, and generally walks with his hands
in his coat pocket; is troubled with a bad cough,
has a tooth out of left upper jaw, and a bracelet
in India ink on left wrist.
Fatal Accident. About 4 o'clock yesterday
afternoon George Lutz, aged 8 years, fell from
the foundation wall of a new building on Dau
phin street, above Trenton avenue, and striking
on his head sustained injuries of such acharacter
that death ensued about 2 o'clock this morning.
After the accident ho was removed to his
uncle's, No. 882 Orchard street, whore the Coro
ner has been notified to hold an inquest.
Fire. About 8 o'clock last night the barn of
a Mr. Swain, situated ou tho Darby road, back
of tho "Blue Bell," was entirely destroyed by
fire. Loss not known.
LEGAL irJTLLiaBKCn.
JadRmentn.
Supreme Court in Banc Chief JuMice Thompson ami
Juihjcs Agneic and Shamutood.
The following cases were decided this morning:
By Thompson, J.:
Reitz's appeal from the Common Pleas of
Snyder county. Appeal dismissed.
Ba.lan vs. Alter et nl. Appeal from tho Com
mon Pleas of Schuylkill county. Now, March
21. 1870, It Is ordered that tho appeal bo dis
missed, if the complainants in the bill filed be
low for an injunction and relief do, within
twenty days from tho date of this order, in
crcaso the sureties In amount to tho sum of
$50 000, to be approved by the President Judge
of Schuylkill county, to answer, etc., on account
of damage, etc., by reason of such Injunction;
otherwise, in default thereof, the peremptory
injunction to be dissolved. The costs to await
tho event of the suit.
Appeal of Brown, administrator of 8herwood,
from the Orphans' Court of Wayno county.
Decree affirmed.
Rhodes t t. al. vs. Childs. Error to tho Com
mon Pleas of Montour county. Judgment
affirmed.
Yerkes fc Co. vs. Wilson. Error to tho Com
mon Pleas of Chester couuty. Judgment
affirmed.
Agnew, J.:
Roberts vs. Riker. Error to the Common
Tleas of Susquehanna county. Judgment
affirmed.
Cook & Wakely vs. Tho Township of Deer
field. Error to the Common Pleas of Tioga
county. Judgment reversed and venire de nooo
awarded.
Anthony Shaiff vs. John Keener, et al. Error
to the Common Pleas of Berks county. Judg
ment reversed and venire de novo awarded.
Foster & Barcalou vs. John MeGrau. Error
to tho Common Pleas of Tioga county. Judg
ment affirmed.
Isaac Goldin vs. Sarah Faber. Error to tho
Common Pleas of Berks county. Judgment
affirmed.
R. II. Sackett vs. Henry Spencer. Error to
the Common Pleas of Bradford county. Judg
ment affirmed.
Michael Uhler vs. Tho Farmers' National
Bank of Bucks county. Error to the Common
Pleas of Bucks county. Judgment affirmed
Sharswood. J.:
Robinson vs. Cox. Error to tho Common
Plas of Tioira county. Order affirmed.
Dev6her vs. Triebel. Error to tho Common
Pleas of Berks county. Judgment reversed aud
venire de novo awarded.
The Reading Industrial Manufacturing Co. vs.
Graiff. Error to the Common Pleas of Berks
county. Judgment affirmed.
McGinnis vs. Nunamaker. Error to the Com
mon Picas of Bucks county. Judgment
affirmed.
Keller vs. Brlcker. Error to the Common
Pleas of Berks county. Judgment affirmed.
McCnbo vs. Fitzpatrlck. Error to tho Common
Pleas of Wayno county. Judgment reversed
and venire de novo awarded.
In re Sprlngbrook Township road. Certio
rari to tho Quarter Sessions of Luzerno couuty.
Order affirmed.
Colton vs. Babcock. Error to tho Common
Pleas of Tioga county. Judgment reversed,
and wnire de novo awarded.
McCreedy's appeal from the Orphans' Court
of Philadelphia. Appeal quashed at costs of
appellant.
The lists for Northampton, Lehigh, Pike,
Monroe, and Carbon counties were called this
morning.
The Corkery Homicide.
Court of Oyer and Terminer Judges Petrce
and I'axson.
This morning tho case of tho Commonwealth
vs. Frank Quick, charged with tho murder of
Dennis Corkery, was called for trial, aud at tho
lime of our kiii to press tho jury Is being
selected. Tho accused is a stoutly-built, light
haired German, about thirty or thirty-five years
old, and of genteel appearance. Ou tho part of
the Commonwealth it is alleged that on tho
night of Jauuary 23, about 10 o'clock, tho de
ceased and two or three friends were standing
at Fifth and Thompson streets, talking about
birds, when the prisoner, a stranger to them,
stopped np and said, "To h with your bird."
Tho deceased asked if that remark was ad
dressed to him, and was at onco stabbed In the
abdomen by the accused. The friends of Cork
ery interfered, but wcro likewise stabbed, some
ofthem receiving serious wounds. An officer
arrived at tho scene of disturbauco, and ar
rested tho prisoner. Corkery was removed to
St. Mary's Hospital, where he died on the fol
lowing day. When tho prisoner was searched
a bloody knife was found upon him. He was
under the influence of liquor, and said ho had
been assailed by these parlies, and had only
striven to defend himself. Under these circum
stances the prosecuting attorneys indicated
tliiir intention of pressing for a verdict of
murder in the first degree.
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TO-DAK'S YASHINGTQN HEWS.
Gen. ricasoulon Succeeds Uailey.
Commissioner Delano in Trouble.
Han Domingo Hilly"
Jndgo Bradley Confirmed nt Last.
PROM EUROPE BY CABLE.
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FROM WA&llTNQ TON.
The New York t'ollcrtornhlp.
Bprcial Dcpateh to The. Kvtntng Telegraph.
Washington, March 21. Immediately after
reading the journal tho Senate went into Execu
tive session at the request of the President, and
confirmed Gen. Flcasonton as Collector of tho
Thirty-second District of New York.vico Bailey,
removed.
Judge Bradley.
It Is understood that the case of Judge Bradley,
nominated as Assistant Justice of the Supremo
Conrt, will also bo taken up, that case having
been postponed until to-day.
The Cadet Inveatlffntton.
Tho House Military Committee was at work
this morning on the report of the cadet Investi
gation in the cases of Mungen, Covodo, Brooks,
Churchill, and others, against whom there was
not enough evidence to establish fraud. The
report will be laid before the Houso this week.
Removal ot Mr. Delano.
Rumors about the intended removal of Com
missioner Delano increase. It is said that
members of Congress, who represent largo dis
tricts, have protested to the President against
the tyrannous conduct of Delano's revenue oDl-
cials. The defalcation of Galley, who was Ta
special pet of Delano, has had the effect of
weakening tho lattcr's influence at tho Whlto
House. It Is not supposed that Delano was a
party to Bailey's frauds, but ho is accused of
sustaining him In his exactions upon the busi
ness men of the Thirty-second District of New
York. Boutwell is very much incensed at
Delano, and altogether he is in trouble.
iUodeat Request.
Colonel Blndirot Cherokee, whoso tobacco
establishment was seized In Indian Territory
for violation of the Ueveuue laws, was before
the Judiciary Committeo to-day, asking for
such a construction of the law as would release
his place. The committeo are of opinion that
the request is by far too modest to be granted.
Judge llrndlry Coulirmed.
The Senate confirmed the nomination of
Joseph P. Bradley, of New Jersey, as Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court of tho United
States.
C O 1 It U H S .
IIOUMC.
Continued from Second Edition.
II; Mr. Hoots, authorizing water guages to be
established and obHervatlous made ou the MiMSis
slppl river and Its tributaries, wltlia view to obtain
ing Information lOr tiie protection or alluvial lands
from overflow and to improving navigation.
Also, authorizing terms of the United States Dis
trict t'onrt to be held at Helena, Ark.
Also, a bill remedial of lawB that do Injustice to
the lovitf men of Stales latterly In rebellion la the
collection of dues from the Ooverument.
liy Mr. Banks, for tho promotion of commerce and
amity between the people of the Uulted States aud
Mexico, by encouraging citizens of the United States
to aid Mexico lu the development of her resources.
liy Mr. Palmer, Joint rnsolutiKti of the Iowa Legis
lature relating to the Initial point of the North Paciilo
Jtauroad.
liy Mr. Johnson, granting lands and right of way
to the Sacramento Irrigation and .Navigation Com
pany. Also granting lauds to the Sierra Iron Com
pany. Also to amend the pension laws. Also grant
ing the right of way for the Almarlen road through
certain lands In California.
liy Mr. Sargent, for distribution of United States
statutes and reports of the Supreme Court to the
Circuit judges.
liy Mr. Wilson (of Minn.), memorial of the Minne
sota Legislature In relation to the Sault Ste. Marie
Ship Canal.
By Mr. Fitch, to aid In the construction ef the
Oregon branch of tho Pacific Railroad.
liy Mr. (.'haves, to aid In the sonstructlon of Jwagon
roads in New Mexico. Also to expedite tue survey
of certain lands.
By Mr. Straders relating to captures made by tho
United States gunboats Conestoga, Lexington, and
A. O. Tyler on the ('smberlaud aud Tennessee rivers
in April and May, 1802.
Kesolutions were offered as follows:
Uy Mr. llawley, for Mr. Wlllard, directing tho
Secretary of the Interior to Include In the instruc
tions to United States Marshals fortaklng the census
directions to obtain statistics respecting surviving
oillooM, soldiers, and sailors of the War of 1812, and
the widows of such. Adopted.
Iiv Mr. Crebs, calling on the secretary or tno Trea
sury for statements showing the amount and de
scription of bonds purchased by him since the 1st of
July, 1S69, on account of the sinking fund, and on
account of the liquidation of the public debt. Adopted.
liy Mr. Burchard, declaring that the business ln
tcrtHts of the Southern and western States Impera
tively require a greater atnouut of circulating cur
rency, to no used in inose mates, anu mat a
distribution of national banking circulation by
which three-fourths of the entire amount Is Issued
to associations in States having lu the aggregate
less than one-third of the population of tlio Union,
is partial and unjust, and should be remedied by a
redistribution, or b an Increase of the existing
bank circulation In States aud Territories having less
than their due share, so that every part of tne L uiou
can secure l'a Just proportion.
The House refused to secoud the previous ques
tion, and the resolution was, on motion of Mr.
SchencK, of Ohio, referred to tho Committee ou
Banking anil Currency.
By Mr. Cullom directing tho Secretary of the Trea
sury t" furnish a statement of balances due from
collectors of Internal revenue who are not now m
oillce, as such balances appear ou the books of the
department on the 80th or June, lhti'J, and showing
what amount thereor has since been paid. Adopted.
By Mr. Williams, declaring It to be the duty of
Congress to provide for the funding or the national
debt at a lower rate ot Interest, aud to extend ttiu
time tor Its payment to a period when It will be least
oppressive to the people, and that the luterest-bear-Ing
debt or the Uulted States should uot be Increased
by causing a surrender ot any part of the present
circulating medium not bearing Interest, and by the
substitution therefor of luterest-oearlng bonds.
Adopter).
By Mr. Uolman, declaring it as tho Julgment or
the House that the policy ol granting subsidies In
public lauds to rHllrosds and other corporations
ought to be discontinued, anl that every considera
tion of public policy and equal Justice to the whole
people require that Uie puollc lands shall be held tor
the exclusive purpose or securing homesteads to
actual settlers under the Homestead a. id Pre
emption law, subject to reahonablo appropriations or
sucli lands for purposes of education. Adopted.
Bv Mr. Kerr, requesting the President to Inform
the House whether any military force has been sent
to the counties of Bourbon, Crawford, and Chero
kee, in Kansas, and if so. In what number, for what
purpose, on whose procurement, etc. Adopted.
By Mr. Shanks, calling on the Postinaster-tieneral
for Information as to tho letter-carrier system.
Adopted.
. By Mr. Tyson (Ind.), Instructing the Committee
on Invalid Pensions to Inquire Into the expediency
of providing by law for the suhprenalng of witnesses
on claims for pensions. Adopted.
Mr. Stokes reported a bill f"r taking the ninth
census, and moved the previous question.
Mr. Allison desired to amend It by adding sections
for appointment of members of tho House of Kepie
entatlves. A.
Mr. Stokes declined to permit the amendment to
be olfered.
The previous question was seconded, and the bill
passed. It requires information to be obtained from
iuurance and rujjroud companies, etc.
FROM EVROFK.
Ponth Amrrlran'NetTk.
By th A nglo-A mrriean Cabfo.
LisnoN, March 21 Later advices from Rio
Janeiro have been received to-day. The war
fcew Is unimportant. The vomlto Is still preva
lent in the city, though its ravages are mainly
confined to foreign residents.
Anoihrr Mpaolnh C'rUlw.
Madrid, March 21. A deep interest is felt in
political matters here, and a crisis is imminent.
General Trim's victory on the loan bill appa
rently Involves the retirement of Regent Ser
rano. f'aaey, the Fenlnn Port.
DrnLin, March 21 The funeral ot Casey, the
Fenian poet, occurred in this city yesterday.
Vast crowds of people were in attendance.
FROM TIIE SOUTH.
The Wltmloatnn Oonfprrnos 4douroa line die
-Tim Appointments.
Special Detpateh to Tht Evening Telegraph,
Port Deposit, Md., March 21. The Wilming
ton Conference adjourned sine die to-day at
noon. The following are the most important of
the appointments announced:
J. D. Curtis, P. E. Wilmington district.
WILMINGTON.
Asbnry Charles Hill.
St. Pauls-8. Clymcr.
Union 8. L. Oracey.
Scott F. M. Chatham.
(Jrace A. Cook man.
Brandywlne John Shilling.
Mount Salem J. B. Rlgg.
Newport Joshua Humphrey.
Chester Circuit V. Gray.
New Castle W. B. Walton.
St. George's H. 8. Thompson.
Delaware City John Allen.
Middlctown II. Colclascr.
Odessa Wesley Kenney.
Newark John France.
Northeast T. L. Poulson.
Smyrna A. Kittcnhouse.
Dover J. II. Linhtbourne.
Camden J. D. Sypherd.
Wyoming T. L. lompklnson.
Felton D. K. Thomas.
Milford E. Stubbs.
Georgetown Eli'ah Miller.
F.uston George A. Pha-bus.
Chestertown J. B. Merritt.
Centreville J. W. Pierson.
Preston P. M. Comlns.
SadlersvUlo E. B. Aldred.
Baltimore Produce market.
Baltimohr, March 81. Cotton very quiet but firm
at 23c. Wheat steady at ll-ztxl-W. Corn active;
white, 9U(;2c. ; yellow, 9li3c. Oats, t3454c. Kye
dull at 95c.(.i$l. Mess Porlt qalet at 121. Bacon
quiet ; rib sides, ISc. ; clear do., 10c. ; shoulders, 12c. ;
hums, 19c. Lard quiet at 13'.6o. Whisky II rm at
99c.(;l
EICIILNUS L SEW ORLEANS.
Southern CrlllrUm-Anothrr Itmult of the Fif
teenth Aiurndment.
Tho New Orleans Times of tho 17th instant
says:
And here for a cursory resume. Tho rattling,
dashing 1'vnliUon of Lonjumeau was rendered
on Sunday night with the esprit and verve which. .
vein the groundwork of the piece itself. Mr.
Bowler was full of vim In "Chapelon." "Bijou"
was a second edition of "Beppo," not tho least
lost in the translation, a rather subsequent issue.
Pcakes is a young aspirant of decided talents.
In many portraitures ho has displayed genius.
We have set a mark upon him. Impressed with
no vaticinal powers, we simply venture to pre
dict he will riso to distinction la
his profession. Wo have watched this
young Henry C. Peakes, and from his
"'Devilshoof" down to his "Bijou," ay, we may
say his "Fernando,"' we have seen enough to
trace salient features oC conception, compre
hensive reach aud compass, appropriately ad
mixed, in his vocal and dramatic embodiments.
Then we had 11 Trovatore, in which Mr. Dray
ton gave us a transcript of his original "Count
de Luna." Tho rich, deep notes of his thor
oughly Intonated baritone rang out In the silence
of the gloom that inhabited most of the scenes
of which this opera is composed, with telling
effect, and the chime of "Manrlco's" tenor, as
tho solos ho sings seemingly issue out of the
profounder bass of tbo Count, fell on us like a
gush of music that, though soft, Is loud enough,
to undertone the wave; a breath along the shore
of song had stirred the ripple of sounding har
mony. It Is hard to say exactly what this means, but
wc infer that on the whole the critic Is favorable
to Mrs. Bernard's enterprise.
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