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THiS DAILY EENlfrO TELEGRAF1I PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1870.
C 1 T r - I .t t i: I L I 1 U M c K.
V
Tn Reunion op tub Alumni or Union
Cow-kob. Last eveulng tho Alnmnl o( Union
t'ollcgo, Schenectady, New York, residing in
Philadelphia and its vicinity, held a social re
union tn the private drawing-room of the Union
l.cngno House. The company present repre
sented the graduates of the collego from 1830 to
1H05, and bringing together as it did in social
Intercourse gentlemen of different ages and dif
ferent portions In lifo, but bound by a common
tie of affection for their Alma Mater, the oc
casion was ono of much Interest, and was highly
enjoyed by all present. After the
cloth had been removed the regular toasts were
announced, the first of which was, "To the
memory of Dr. Nott," which was drnnk in
eilonce. The next toast was, "Union College:
its Present Condition and Future Frospccts.
which was responded to by Professor Charles A.
Aiken, tho President of Union College, who
gov on interesting and eloquent account of the
affairs of the college under Its present manage
ment, and he appealed to the alumni to extend
to the trustees and faculty their cordial aid and
sympathy in the work of maintaining the high
character of the institution, and in carrying out
the liberal ideas of its foundation. The remarks
of President Aiken were listened to with great
attention, and were heartily applauded.
The other toasts were as follows: "The Pul-
E
lt," responded to by Rev. ft. C. Matlack; "Tho
lar " bv J. K. Plnkerton. Esq.: "The Medical
Profession," by Dr. J. E. Roberts; "Our Alma
Water in Dave ot lore, by wnerai is. w. eaur
devant; ''Jokos and Tricks of College
Lifo." by A. Watson Atwood; and "The
Rcprcsentallvo Sons of Old Union," by
Kt;v. 1). Wahburn. The meeting did
not break tip until a late hour, and
it wis a tource of mnch gratification to all
present
Before the adjournment of tho meeting the
following ofllccrs were elected for tho ensuing
ear: President General E. W. Sturdevant;
Vice-Picsldents G. D. Horner, J. Y. Mitchell,
8. 11. Austin, Rev. D. Washburn; Recording
Secretary A. Watson Atwood; Corresponding
Secretary Rev. R. C. Matlack; Treasurer J.
K. Roberts, M. D.; Executive Committee J. J.
Plnkerton. J. V. Rico, C. E. Dana, E. T. Smith.
The second annual meeting of tho associa
tion will occur tho first week in April, 1871.
Tub China Grass Plant. Iler Majesty's
Consul at this port, Charles Kortrlght, Esq.,
desires that publicity may bo given to a largo
reward that is now offered by his Excellency
the Governor-General of India for a machine or
process capable of separating the fibre and bark
from tho stem of tho rheea, or China grass plant,
and for preparing the same. To stimulate the
invention or adaptation of such machinery, the
Government of India offers a prize of 5000
sterling for the machine and process that best
fulfil all requirements. Rewards of a moderate
amount will be given for really meritorious
inventions, even though failing to meet entirely
all the requirements. A royalty of five per cent,
on tho cost price of all machines manufactured
under the successful patent will also be allowed
upon its transfer to the Government. Further
information upon tho subject will be furnished
at the British Consulate. No. 619 Walnut street.
Private Dwelling Robbed. David Shout,
residing at Ninth street and Montgomery ave
nue, went home yesterday evening and found
that a heavy robbery had been committed
during the absence of all hands tni-n tho house.
His wife and family had been rrom home
for some time, and during tin i..uo Mr. Shout
Lad been boarding out, but lodiugin the house.
In the day time the house was left entirely
alone. The thieves hud entered some time In
the afternoon and had carried off all of the bed
clothing, a large quantity of wearing apparel, a
gold chain, aud a number of other articles. In
fact, nothing was left but heavy articles like
tables and bureaus, which could not be taken
away. It is also supposed that several other
articles of jewelry belonging to Mrs. Shout are
missing.
Caugiit at Wokk. Some six weks ago the
boot and shoe store of G. Buchman, No. 6:27
North Eighth street, was entered and robbed.
Last nidtit a couple of "would-be" thieves paid
it another visit. Some person seeing them
climb tho fence In the rear, Immediately in
formed Officers Churchill and Doyle. The offi
cers also mounted the fence and saw the men
hard at work on the rear door. Slipping down,
they quietly approached and nabbed the two
before they could say "beans." Thoy gave their
names as Chirlcs jarden and Charles Smith.
They will have a hearing to-day at the Central
Station. On their persons were found a lot of
burglars' tools, a candle, and a box of matches.
An Interesting Occasion. The Silver
Anniversary of tho Friendship Division of tho
Sons of Temperance will be held this evening in
the Academy of Music. One of the great
attractions of the evenlne will be an address by
the well-known and noted speaker, Vice-President
Colfax. Ills subject will relate to the groat
object always held in view by the order of the
Sons of Temperance. The attraction of this
speaker alone should be sufficient to fill the
Academy, but, besides this, Senator Wilson,
General Howard, and Governor Geary are ex
pected to be present and address the meeting.
The doors will bo open at half-past 6 o'clock,
the music will begin at 7, and the speaking at
naif-past 7.
Attempted Robbery. Between three and
four o'clock this morning an attempt was made
to enter the grocery store at the northeast cor
ner of Fifteenth and Cherry streets. The thieves
first tried the front door, breaking open the
padlock, but did not succeed In entering, the
door being also barred. They then turned their
attention to the side window, which thoy en
deavored to pry open. Whilst at werk Officer
Crawford appeared, when they dropped their
tools and ran.
Catgut at Last. Some weeks ago an n-
?;rateful scamp named John Ward made a vlo
ont assault upon his uncle, a Mr. Clough, resi
ding at the west end of Market street bridge.
He then secured (05 and left. Yesterday John
v was arrested in Norristown, aud being brought
here, was this morning given a hearing before
Alderman Kerr, who sent him to Moyamensing
default oi $:i000 ball.
Youi.tiiv. John Schmidt was arrested at St.
J 'p. street and Gcrmaitown road early this
j" Ing, with a bag over his shoulder contain
!.:. pair of chickens and three geese. Not
lu.i i iV'n to account for their purchase he was
500 ball by Alderman Lggleton to an
swer.
Tcnlh 1)1
poultiy awaits an owner at the
let Station House.
A Va:
. r-i,K j Kur&ni i run oAi.r.. jvilcu-
uon is ciuciv the advertisement In another
i r J "i V10 Pposed sale of the late Commo
iiJr (t rCBifumee,on Broad street, Bur
iLf. . ' f' J-.PP"'e St. Mary's Church. Cltl-
zen
in u'arrii or a v,. .r.i
tnco wll do well to look it up.
Presentation Th i. tt
I
tt"?.havPre8ented their We driver. Mr. John
luriiB, wi.i a neat testimonial in fv. .hmw rf
an emrrossAi , . . '
, vr'". U1 '"anus, tor valuable ser-
Zi:ilT. la lne company during tho five
zation? connected with the organl
More Caueless. 77! -
police report having i1"'' "P? tuef
i.a,.o. in t Mopen the doors of
in the First, and one in toeS0 district, four
wo suppose, we will hear of
"Nsries having
been committed.
i W I vt Rnppi ivn Wntftrrlai . .
authority of the Mayor, were pnrchased a lot u?
rones, fire axes, lanterns, etc., to be used by the
olllecrs in tho more densely populated portions
of the city during conflagrations. This action
meets a want.
Unsuccessful Last night thieves entered
tbe coal olllce of Frederick Peters, No. 1918
Hamilton street, and after ransacking the whole
dace, departed, securing nothing for their
ubors.
Citt and Btatb Taxes. Tho net receipts of
elty and State tax to date, on account of 1870,are
Commissioners' Casks, Mr. Merino was-1
charged before United States Commissioner
Clarke to-day with a violation of the revenno
law, In removing unstamped packages of cigars
from a manufactory.
Colonel Peter Sides testified that on Thursday
morning last he found a book In dofendant s
room showing that Mr. Merino had purchased
cigars from one Emanuel Bonza: defendant told
witness that he had advanced the money to
Sour.a to make those cigars, and that he took
the cigars In bundles in payment of what he
bad loaned Sour.a. He acknowledged the bill.
the writing, and the name. The conversation
was after the arrest.
Anna Souza testified to seeing the defendant
take cigars away from Mo. 40U Lombard streel,in
bnndlcs, and without the stamp. Tho accused
was held in $1000 ball to answer.
Gottleib Mans, brewer, on Sixth street above
Clearfield, was charged before United States
Commissioner Illbler towlay with using a
second time tome cancelled lager beer stamps.
Henry Pabst testified I live at No. 833 Brown
street; know defendant; I put old stamps on the
kcirs: I nut them on when I was working- there:
can't tell exactly how many days I worked for
the defendant; it was my business to put the
stamps on the barrels, and I used 1231, 25, and
50 cent stamps; don't know where he got the
stamps; there was paste on them, and they had
been already cancelled; I had a fuss with the
coopers, and left my place on that account; I
mads the complaint the day after; I worked for
Mane about two weeks; he furnished me with
tne sumps to put on the Kegs.
The testimony here closed, and the Commis
sioner bound the defendant over In 1 1000 bail
for a further hearing to-morrow.
The Citt Commissioners Tavern Li
censes. City Commissioners Balller. Locke,
and McCuen are in attendance dally at their
office, South Fifth street, attending to the duties
of the office to which they have beeu elected.
The month of March is a busy one to these offi
cers, i be law in reference to tavern licenses
requires that all applicants for licenses shall
appear and take out their licenses in the month
of March. Should they fall to do so, they are
held responsible, and can be prosecuted at any
time in the Court of Quarter Sessions. The
law docs not only impose a penalty for a non
compliance with the act of Assembly, bnt the
offender can be dealt with most severely, and
that by imprisonment. The tavern-keepers in
this city should bear this fact in mind, that if
they don t come np and settle during the re
maininir days of this month, they will be prose
cuted by the proper officers. They shonld boar
in mind also that tho following section of the
License act is sun la lorce:
"Whenever any rtot or other breach of theneacs
shall occur at or within any tlppllng-heuse or other
place wnere spirituous, vinous, or malt liquors are
sold without a ltcense being taken out In conformity
to the provisions of this act, the proprietor or keeper
of such tlppilng-honse or other place where such
liquors are so sold shall be deemed and taken to be
an aider and abettor In snch riot or other breach of
the peace, and shall be liable to be prosecuted and
punished as sorb.
"Every person convloted nnder this section shall
be subject to a fine not exceeding Ave bnndred dol
lars, and be Imprisoned for a term not exceeding
twelve calendar months, at the discretion of the
court navmg junsaietion of tne oirense."
The City Finances. In onr exhibit, pub
lished yesterday, of the state of the city finances
on the 1st of March, a serious typographical
blunder was reproduced from the weekly instal
ment of the Journals of Councils, from which
the llirnres were taken. The corrected state
ment of the deposits on the 1st Inst, is as follows:
uirara Bank, uity veoi account. J22y,27 u-u
Checks not in 736-77
$222,030-37
Bank Northern Liberties, City
Debt account 211,719-90
Checks not is i,02S-30
210,694-70
8outhwark Bank. City Debt ac
count 139,383-61
Checks not to 114-10
139,209-41
Glrard Bank, City Fund aceount 63.1, 730-10
Checks not in 3,481-82
Bank of Northern Liberties,
City Fond account
Bouthwaik Bank, City Fond ac
count Philadelphia Bank, Sinking
Fund Securities 80,108-03
Checks not In 148-50
630,2-18-34
73,140-70
10,191-76
79.9S8-47
Cash in drawer ).
2,106-43
Total Jl,88,204-18
A Smart Officer. Early yesterday morn
ing an attempt was made to enter the residenoe
of Mr. Samuel Sellers, No. 1316 Callowhill
street. Mr. Sellers, hearing the burglar at work,
endeavored to capture him, bnt he ran off,
leaving his cap behind. Sellers picked up the
cap and handed it to utucer Mcueary. who hap
pened in the neighborhood. Some time yester
day McGeary saw a fellow parading the streets
with a straw cat, ana at once approacnea mm,
when the ioiiowincr conversation ensuea:
Officer i on lost your cap last night, didn t
your
ciraneer i es.
Officer Well. I know who found it. Wait;
i ll get it for you.
The officer then produced the cup.
Officer Is this yours ?
Stranger Yes, that's mine.
Officer Then you're just tho fellow I want.
The officer then marched him before Alderman
Massey, where he gave his name as Barney
cannon, lie was neiu in vouu oau to answer.
"Bad Jamie." James Morrow is the name of
a worthless specimen of humanity who some
time ago became separated irom Ms wile on
account of dIb continual drunkenness and bad
conduct. Since the separation he has con
tinually annoyed her. Yesterday he paid a
visit to her residence, Groton street, above Six
teenth, and raised another row. Officer Hunter
beinc called in, attempted to arrest Morrow,
when a struggle ensued, and falling against a
crape arbor, all three went down. Aiorrow, re
gaining his feet first, grabbed the officer's club
and dealt him several blows on the head.
Hunter, however, "necked" him and took him
before Alderman Dallas, who committed the
raecal to prison;
Local Odds and Ends Mr. Buzby, of
the Ninth ward, took a bold and decided
Hand in favor of a Paid Fire Depart
ment yesterday, l no Dan has again been set in
motion, and things now look as though the days
of the V oiunteer ueparunem are numbered.
The Detective Department, as at present
conducted, is the fairest and squarest that any
city can boast of. despite the assertions of par-
tics who rarely, n ever, set root tuerein.
Mayor Fox Is requested to throw a little
litrht on the subject of the late prize fight at the
Sixth Diftiict Station House. The public are
desirous of knowing when the next "mill" is to
ccme off.
The McAlebr Famili. At No. 1014 Fcrnon
ttreet resides a family named McAleor, who
seem to pass the greater part of their time In
brawlim; and quarrelling. About 1 o'clock this
uiornimr the father, John, tho son, John, Jr.,
and another named Arthur engaged in a first-
class battle. Officer McManus attempted to
arrest John, Jr., when ho made a violent assault
on nim. Securing assistance, -ucjianus naa tne
three taken to the station nouse, aua tuis morn
ing Alderman Uoneall sent them to prison.
Ma riuk. About 4 o'clock this morning river
thieves boarded tho schooner C. If. Moller,
lvine in tho Delaware at Callowhill street
wharf, and 6tole fifteen cases of Worcestershire
sauce and two nests of cedar ware. The Harbor
Police bnd passed but a short time previously,
'1 bailing a man
wuo was pncinc tne aocic,
formed that he was the private watch-
man, atiu
hat everything was all rigut.
A,?,lt!EIt?'Jl'll!y John Anderton of Mana-
I ' i.Tr'il In 4460 ball by Alderman
ii.oii.pson lor comu.t j outrageous assault
ftnrl lu tura nnnn una .r "" """""
..-.J "i " t.u daughters.
ci.juiiT T ins .cany mis ,ornin- . .ll-ht
fire occurred at No. 813 South i2J"5. 5SSr
caasid by some careless indivldua! ,hrViT
hot anhna In - hm.l f iliivlmn
"Ml V. . V
SnrroPErt ritir ; ' Anrinkur. Ahnnl 'niwn i
w-omj John Gregg, aged twenty-nino years, tin
smith, residing at No. 2008 Evergreen street,
whilst working on a new building on Gray's
jerry road, opposite tho Naval Asylntn, fell
from a ladder and sustained Injuries of a sup
posed fatal character.
Fatal Rmtnin
this morning held an Inquest upon the body of
John Smith, aged thirty-eight years, tmii i,
who was killed by falling through a railroad
bridge near Bustleton yesterday. Smith was
employed on the road.
fiUDDETf Dkittt Tlifl Cnrnnr ban tarn not!.
fled to hold an Inquest npon the body of James
Casey, aged forty-flvo years, whose family re
sides at No. 518 Catharine street The deceased
last night dltd from an overdose of laudanum,
i.-o. t tv o. Hccona street.
A Hero. An overly conrareons chart, who
styles himself John Jenkins, was yesterday
held In t500 ball by Alderman Massey, on the
charge of having committed an assault and bat
tery upon a Mrs. Lounangar at Twelfth and
Olive streets.
X.X.QAX. minLLiQnwoii.
Ijw Tide
Tht-I fa Ind 1 f 1 nn ft Inrrn 1 m aaa 4 A mm
The Supreme Court In Banc was engaged with
the COiinlrv nrrrnmpnt Hot hnt In th K'lat P1ni
Judge Kead adjourned the court few momenta
ffnr 1 MnM H
-v. ib -run uijuacu, uicauea uu vauoC WM prtJ-
pared for trial. The Common Fleas for a short
W h i 1 A h on r1 m - 1 1 rn a frtr tiAtv trial- 1 (n un
.w v. uvmruv v uvn iiD mill i A MIO
Criminal Court the Judge and jury were occu-
lueu in listening to me acinus and speeches in
an assault and battery case that ought never to
hay gone farther than an alderman's office.
piE STATIONERY,
ARMS, monograms, illuminating, bto.
DREKA, 1038 OHK8NUT Street,
Card EocraTar and BteUoner.
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m i .uu v. vi hi i. r uinin on nana.
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IMwfmt Ha. 834 OUKhNUT 8U-MU ImOow Fourth.
ONE DOLLAR GOODS FOR 95 CENTS,
in 1Sftnl DIXON'S. Na. R. IinilTH i '
p H B PK1NCIPA DSFO
FOB TUB BALB OF
It K V B N D B 8TAHPS
Ha 804 CHEKNUT STREET,
CENTRAL OFFICE, Na 1(10 8. FIFTH STREET
(Two doors below Chesnot street)
ESTABLISHED 186 1.
The sale Of Revenue RtATYlna la .111 . . .
r w BWJ4 UUUhUlUOQ Bl
he Old-EstabllBbed Agencies.
The stock comnnses every dnnnmin.Mnn .
- ytumfnj
oy the Government, and having at all tunes a large
supply, we are enabled to flU and forward (by Mall or
Express), all orders Immediately npon receipt, a
matter of great Importance.
United StateB Notes. National Ran wn r-
on Philadelphia, and Post Office Orders received In
payment
A tit Infnrmatlnn nw?awiitii. v . .
j .UUI( iU uTCisions or tne
Commissioner of Internal Revenue cheerfully and
OTatultnnnlv fnralahari
Revenue Stamps nrlnted
Receipts, etc
The following rates of commission am minwiut -
Stamps and Stamped Paper:
On 28 and upwards....
.1 per cent,
.8 "
.
loo ....
" 800 ....
Address all orders, eta, to
STAMP AGENCY,
NO. 804 CHESNVT STREET PHILADELPHIA.
IMPORTANT TO ALL INTERESTED. THE
IVM.H tr D.n.tnn. . .. -
"fa isiuiuiu wuBt do applied lor witnln
sailor, or marine. Those who Tali to apply lose SM
per jenr. mere are tnonsanas la onr midst, widows,
dependent fathers and mothers,and orphan children,
who are entitled, bnt who have not yet applied for
peuHJou. an wno tmn tney are entitled shonld at
once can on Messrs. HUBERT 8. LEAGUE 4 CO.
Na 138 South SEVENTH Street who will promptly
ooiain uiou- pensions, or cneerfully give any lnfor
matlon, free of charge. Remember that the flv
years- umit auowea tj law is fast drawing to
olose. T BA
PRIZE MONEY FOR NEW ORLEANS.
All Interested in the capture of New Orleans by
Farragut's fleet, as officers, seamen, or marines,
will hear of something greatly to their advantage b
calling npon In person or addressing the General
collection Agency, ROBERT 8. LEAGUE & CO.,
pi a mo eon in bhvjumtu street, Philadelphia. Al
Information given free of charge and correspondence
promptly answered. t 80
IMPORTANT TO EUROPEAN AND CUBAN
TOURISTS. Passports, prepared In conformity
with the new requirements of the Stat Department,
can be procured In twenty-four hours on applica
tion made, either In person or by letter, only at the
Offlclul Passport Bureau, No. 136 8. SEVENTH
Street, Philadelphia, ROBERT 8. LEAGUE A CO.
Also, official lists of all Ministers, Dlplomatl
Asrents. Consuls, and Consular Agents of th
United States, who thoy are. where tliefare from
and where they are located, furnished free of charge
hi applicants i so
nPHERE is NOW OVER $5,000,000 PRIZE MONEY
unclaimed In the United States Treasury,
pnrsons who have been In the Naval service of '
United States, their heirs or representatives, shoal
make an Immediate Inquiry npon the subjecut ( i
186 8. SEVENTH Street t SO
PERSONS HAVING DEBTS DUB IN ANT
part of the United States can have them easily
adjusted and collected on application to the Genera
Collection Agency, ROBERT B. LEAGUE CO.
Na 136 South SEVENTH Street, T
THIRD EDITION
Philadelphia Temperance Meeting.
EIr. Wilson Una to Come.
League Island vs. New London.
Amount of the Bailey Frauds.
The Daricn Ship Canal.
The Terrible Goodwin Sands.
i:tx lite, Etc.. Etc., Etc.
FROM WASHUfOTOJ.
On.nltatlon with the President.
Special Dtupatek to Tk Evening TtUgraph.
WAsnisoTON, March 25. There was a large
number of Senators at the White House to-day
in consultation with the President on the San
Doming treaty. They wished to obtain evi
dence and facts to meet statements made in
Sumner's speech delivered yesterday. Some
Senators freely stated to the President that, un
less the facts and figures set forth by Sumner
could be answered, many votes wonld be mus
tered against ratification which were before
connted in favor of it. The President, it Is un
derstood, has promised to supply additional in
formation to the friends of the treaty.
Coin Balance.
The coin balance in the Treasury to-day is
$104,000,000, t40,000,000 of which represents
gold certificates outstanding.
The next payment of coin interest falls due
on the 1st of May and amounts to twenty-five
millions of dollars. The Secretary of the Trea
sury estimates he will have a coin balance ot
one hundred and eighteen millions of dollars,
ont of which to pay this. The coin certificates in
cluded in the above will not reach, it is thought,
over forty millions.
t'arrency Balance.
The currency balance is $5,000,000.
The (nu Domingo Treaty.
The Senate Las gone Into executive session
on the can uonungo treaty. An euort was
made to take up and dispose of the case of
Senator Ames, but a maiority favored going on
with the treaty. It is stated that 8enator Mor
ton will make a speech in answer to Mr. Sumner
to-day.
The Judiciary Committee
is pursuing its Investigation of newspaper men
implicated in the premature publication of evi
dence in the gold conspiracy case. Nothing im
portant has been elicited.
Illness ol Menator Wilson.
The Committee of Friendship Division, Gen.
Louis Wagner, Col. R. Corson, and W. A. Duff,
who are here, have secured Dr. Newman to take
the place of Senator Wilson at the Philadelphia
Academy of Music to-night, Mr. Wilson being
unable to go on account of a painful carbuncle
on his neck.
I.eacue Inland.
Mr. Starkweather, member of the Ilouse from
Connecticut, went before tho Appropriation
Committee to-day and asked an appropriation
of $250,000 for the Navy Yard at New London.
He disavowed any intention on his part to
antagonize any appropriation that might be
asked for League Jsla-d. It is well known, how
ever, that New Londoners want to keep Leagne
Island from getting any appropriation at all.
Notabilities Ka Ilouta for Philadelphia.
Despatch to the Associated irtss.
Washington, March 2o. Vice-President Col
fax, General Howard, and the Rev. Dr. Newman
left Washington at noon for Philadelphia,
where they will deliver addresses this evening
at the Academy of MubIc, it being the twenty
fifth anniversary of the Friendship Division of
the Sons of Temperance.
Ballcy'a Defalcation.
Deputy Commissioner Douglass telegraphs to
the commissioner oi internal itevenno that so
far Mr. Bailey's defalcation reaches $121,029,
and that a deficit in his disbursing acconnt of
aboat $2000 to $3000 will be added.
Naval Orders.
Chaplain W. R. Cobb is ordered to duty at
the Naval Academy on the 1st of July next, re
lieving Chaplain Donald McLaren, who is placed
on waiting orders
Senate.
Washington, March 25. Mr. Fenton pre
sented a petition for the protection of the lum
ber interests of the country bordering on the St.
Lawrence river. Referred!.
Mr. Conkling presented a memorial from mer
cantile, insurance, and other firms in New York
city, asking for a commission to ascertain the
amount of the Alabama claims, and to give to
the holders certificates, which shall be evidence
in their hands of the existence and amount of
said claims. Referred.
Mr. Howard, from tho Committee on Com
merce, reported favorably the bill extending the
time for the completion of the first section of
the Cairo and Fulton Railroad.
Mr. Pomeroy, from the Committee on Public
Lands, reported back tho bill to Incorporate the
Southern Transcontinental Railway Company,
and asked to have it referred to the Committee
on the Pacific Railroad.
Mr. Sawyer objected to the proposed refe
rence, but finally withdrew his objection and
the motion was agreed to.
Mr. Howard presented and asked to have
printed a communication from General Fremont
relating to the Memphis, 1 Paso, and Trans
continental Railroad. The same was ordered
to be printed.
Mr. Wilson introduced a bill to reduce the
number of officers and enlisted men of the
army, and to fix their pay. It reduces the army
to twenty-five thousand men, and authorizes the
President to discharge any oulcers applying for
such discharge before September; those having
served ten years to receive two years' pay and
allowances; those more than five years and less
than ten years to receive one and a half year's
pay, etc.; and those lees than five years.one year's
pay, etc. It authorizes him to retire, on their
application, army officers who have served
thirty years, and allows the retired list
to be increased to three hundred; abolishes the
offices of General and Lieutenant-General, when
vacated by the present Incumbents; reduces the
number af Major-Generals to three, and Brigadier-Generals
to six, when the present incum
bents vacate; makes the heads oi Staff Depart
ments Colonels, when vacated by the present
incumbents; abolishes regimental Commissary
of Cavalry, regimental Commissary Sergeants;
Hospital Stewards, and Veterinary Surgeons;
authorizes the appointment of a board ef officers
to examine such officers as may be
sent to them by the Secretary of War for in
efficiency on the recommendation of depart
ment commanders and chiefs of staff, and also
anthorlzes tho President on the report of the
board wholly to retire them; anthorlzes the fill
ing of all vacancies in the army by supernume
rary officers, and if any supernumerary officers
shall then remain, tbey shall be furlonghed at
half pay nntK absorbed or retired on one
year's pay; allows officers on the retired
list to bold civil offices, allows promotions to be
made in Quartermaster's and Medical Depart
ments and Corps of Engineers; adopts the House
pay bill with slight modifications.
My tne mil the enlisted men, now numbering
about 82.000. will be reduced to as.OOO by the 1st
of September, which will reduce the exponso ot
me army several millions oi dollars.
The House Pay bill, which Mr. Wilson adopts,
instead of reducing the expense of the army,
Increases it, it is believed, several hundred thou
sand dollars.
The Senate at 1 o'clock went into executive
session on the San Domingo treaty.
FROM EUROPE.
The Darlen Canal.
By'iht Anglo-American CaMs.
London, March 25. The Timet has an edi
torial to-day on tho proposed ship canal across
the Isthmns of Darlen. Looking at the surveys
lately completed, the Times doubts whether the
practical value of the work will ever be suffi
cient to cover the cost.
Ocean Telegraphing-.
Liverpool, March 25. The merchants of this
city, patrons of the Atlantic Cable, have united
in a protest against the system which requires
all messages tor Americano be first sent to
London.
Nhlpwrrrk.
London, March 25. The ship Germanla, In
the West India trade, last Ifrom a Haytien port,
for Hamburg, was totally lost in the Goodwin
Sands, off the British coast, yesterday.
The Cleaner Mlleala.
Plymouth, England, March 25. The steam
ship Silesia, from New York, touched here this
morning on her way to Hamburg.
This Afternoon's Uaatatloas.1
London, March so 1 P. M. Consols Xor money,
98.V, and for account, 83'. American securities
flrni. Illinois Central, 116; Oreat Western, 83)tf.
London, March 46 P. M. Linseed Cakes declin
ing. Sales at i.-9 8s.9 10s. Whalo Oil dull at 34.
I.iviRi'ooi, March 208-80 P. M. The stock ef
Cotton snout Amounts to 418,000 bales, of which
S2.ooo is American.
Yarns and labrlcs at Manchester are quiet
Corn is quoted at 28a ; tlorr, 19s. 6d. : California
wheat, 9h. 8i.(9s. id. ; red Western wheat, 8.rt8s.
Id ; Hed winter. 8s. Sc1.68s. lOd. Rceelpts of wheat
for the day, 26,000 quarters. All American tallow,
FROM THE DOMINION.
The Northwrat Territory.
Montreal, March 25. It is reported that
Mr. Deboucherville, the President of the Quebec
Executive Council, will be appointed to the Gov
ernorship of the Northwest Territory.
The Canadian Rifles will be disbanded at
once, and the officers will dismissed on half-pay.
FROM THE WEST.
Cincinnati Republican Convention.
Cincinnati. March 25. The Republican City
Convention assembled in Greenwood Hall this
morning. Tho convention is large and harmo
nious. Captain Gus Fisher was renominated
for Clerk of tho Police Court by acclamation,
and Milton n. Cook for Street Commissioner.
took ((notations ky
Glendlnnlng, Davis 4 Co.
York house the following:-
Telearaph-2 P. Bl.
report through their New
N. Y. Cent. una k
Con. Stock tt
do. scrip. WJl
N. Y. A ftrle Rail. . 2fiJi
Ph. and Rea. R 96Ji
Mich. South. A NLR.
Cle. and Pitt. R. 100
CM. and N. W. oom . . 71 X
Old. and N. W. prof.. 8H
CM.andK.LR 12UV
Pitta. V. W. A cm. B. n
Paclflo Mall Steam... 82v
weHiorn union rem 31
1U1UI1U & YtttOUHU K. 43
Mil. A 8U Paul Room t,a
Mil. AStPaul Rpref. Tiy
Aaams ikxproHB eo
WellH,Faroro A Co 1U V
UnltodStat.es 47 V
Tennessee ss, new. M) v
Gold lias,'
aiumeii uuu.
Flew York Money and Ntoelc markets.
Nxw York, March 25. stocks unsettled. Money
easy at C38 per cent. Hold, 112','. Five-twenties,
1862, coupon, 11SH i ao. 1864, do., 10S,V ; do. lsss,
do., 109; do. do. new, 108; do. 1861, losx;
do. 1868. 108?i: 10-408, 105; Virginia s. new. T:
Missouri 68, nx ; Canton Co., 6SJi ; Cumberland pre
ferred, 28- Consolidated New York Central
and Hudson River, 2 ; Brie, 2.V 1 Reading, 90 v ;
Adams Express. 61: Michigan Central. 119 v.
Michigan Southern, 87; Illinois Central, 141;
Cleveland and Pittsburg, 100; CMcago and Rock
Island, 1'20; Pittsburg and Fort Wayne, 193;
western union xeieKraim. oi.
New York Prod ace Market.
Nkw York, March 2fl. Cotton steady, with sales
or 800 bales middling uplands at 22o. State and
Western Flour firmer and rattier more dotnir: State.
14-46(36-80; Ohio, f4-7&($8; Western, t4'456-10;
eonuiern raiaer more siesay. wneai nun at an ad
vance of Ha, 2c with a (air demand : No. 2 SDrlnor.
SI -10 delivered; winter red WeBteru, $1-25; white
State, $1-48. Corn scarce and advanced lo. ; new
mixed Western, 98c.tl, and 95c. for damaged; old
mixed Western. 11-02(21-04 In store and afloat:
yellow Southern, 11-06; yellow Jersey, 11-03. Oats a
snade nrmer; mate, tiaato.: western. B6(5TWc.
Beef anlet. Pork firmer : mess. l26-37(i26-&o : nrlue.
Si-36(a!2t60. Lard Arm; steam, I4)tfi4c. Whisky
ttuieiaiwfc
Baltimore Produce Market.
Baltimore, March 29 Cotton steady at 2222o.
Flonr dnll and weak. Wheat dull; Pennsylvania,
$1-261-2S. Corn active and receipts llcht: white.
93(a.95c ; yellow, 94(960. Oats quiet at 54(55o.
Mess 1'oru nrmer ai 127. uason nrmer: rib sides.
l6oirc.; shoulders. Ilai2c. Hams, l20c,
Lard firm at l&xc
wn
tilsky quiet at 97(98o.
Ship News.
New Youk, March 25. Arrived, steamship
rennsyivama, irom Liverpool.
PHILADELPHIA 8TOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
Reported by De Haven A Bro., Na 40 S. Third Street.
BETWEEN BOARDS.
1160 Pa 6a 8 so IO8X1 loo Bh Read R 4SHT
MM)0 Amer Gold.... 112 V 10 do....b60. 4H
llehLehVH 64Ji 21 sh Cam A Am.c.UB"tf
issn MinenuiK... r iuusuru j..ow. 27 v
wbnuu as a it. o.
SECOND BOARD.
jnoo City es. New. 102
90 sh N Cent R..., 48
1600 N Pa es iv
$10000 CAARItbs
b5.. 78
Mshlel- Val
2 sh Lch Val.. .Is. 64 V
vsnf-ardc m. UK.i2o;tf
no Bn reuua..is. 07.
The Coai. Tkade. Tho following is the
amount of Coal transported on the Philadelphia
ana ueaaing Kiuiroaa during tne week endiu
Thursday, March 24, 1870:
From St. Clair 22,40s 12
From Port Carbon 0,667 03
From Pottsville v) 01
From Schuylkill Haven 16,121 u
From Pine Grove 4,612 05
From Port Clinton 11.762 10
From HarriBburKand Dauphin 2,111 05
From Allentown and Albums 243 02
Anthracite Coal for week 71,485 18
Bituminous Coal from llarriHlntrg und
Dauphin for week 8,005 15
Total for week paying freight 79,472 is
coal for company s use a,967 0
Total all kinds for week 8.42:i 16
Previously this year 720,404 Oi
Total &S0 835 04
To Thursday, March 25, 189 78S.610 10
SOLDIERS INJURED. SOLDIERS DISCHARGED
on account of Rupture or any other Injury re
ceived In the L'ue of duty, can obtain 1200 bounty
and a pension, by applying to
ROBERT 8. LEAGUE A CO.,
NO. 136 8. SEVENTH I fell
Hill Information gl7en free of charge. " '
SOLDIERS DISCHARGED BEFORE TW(,
years' service for Injuries or wounds, tncludln
rupture, are entitled, they or their widows or
(If tbey have received none), to 200 bounty.
Apply to ROBERT a LEAGUE A CO.,
T BO No. IBS a SEVENTH Street.
ROBERT 8. LEAGUE A CO., NOTARIES PUB.
LIC, COMMISSIONERS, ETC. Depositions
and Acknowledgments taken for any State or TerrV
orr of the Unite State 0
F0URT1I EDITION
FROM EUROPE BY CABLE.
The ropo and RX. Darn.
English Parliamentary Proceedings
Senate Neminations Confirmed
The Proceedings of Congress To-day.
FROM EUROPE.
laterestlac Proceedingo la the Itloavo af
Bg th Associated Press.
London, March 25 The proceedings In th e
Ilonse of Commons last evening on the bill f i
the proteotion of life and property In Irelan i
were very interesting. After the rejection e (
the amendment for reducing the time of lm -priLonmcnt
for carrying arms from two years t
one year, the Ilouse proceeded to the con
slderation of the clause enabling magistrates tti
call and examine witnesses where the defendant
is unknown.
A warm discussion ensued, after which the
Ilonse divided, and the clause was adopted. The
clause looking to the closing of inns at sunset
also provoked a long debate, bnt was at length
adopted. The bill was proceeded with clause
by clause until the part relating to press prose
cutions was reached, when an amendment was
offered for striking out these particular clauses-
Daniel O Donoghue, member for Tralee, spoke
at length against the bill. lie declared that the
measure was a continuation of the system of
legislation which had absolutely maddened Ire
land by substituting local despots for legal
protection.
He particularly denounced the press clauses.
whleh he affirmed aimed at law-abiding journal
ism In Ireland, and were alone sufficient to
prompt him to resist the bill to the last.
The Right Hon. Gnthorne Hardy, member for
Oxford University, favored the bill. He said
the powers it gave were safe in the hands of any
ministry answerable to Parliament. The clanse
for press prosecutions, however, was a waste of
ammunition where the press was so worthless.
Sir Ronndell Palmer, member for Richmond,
eloqnently denounced the Irisn press as treason
able and unscrupulous, and the source of all the
delusions blighting that unfortunate country.
After further debate the amendment was re
dacted by 315 majority, and the House adjourned
at a late hour.
The "Times" on General Sheridan.
The Timet to-day severely criticizes General
Sheridan's late campaigns against the Indians.
The Times thinks firm yet kindly compulsion
might save the Indian race from extirpation.
Ihe Pope'o Anawer to Dara.
Paris, March25. The Constitutionnel says
the Pope's answer to M. Dara has been received,
bnt the contents are not yet made known to the
public. Late advices from Liberia are to the
effect that the Government is prosecuting active
warfare against the neighboring natives. The
antl-milltary agitation is extending in the States
of South Germany, and the subject is engaging
the serious attention of those Governments.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Washington, March 25.
Nominations Confirmed.
Despatch to the Associated Press.
The Senate, in executive session to-day, con
firmed the following nominations: George 11.
Sharp, United States Marshal for the Southern
District of New York. Joseph Pinkham,
United States Marshal for Idaho. Charlos H.
Hernstead, Attorney for Utah. John L. Stevens,
of Maine, Minister Resident to Uraguay. F. P.
Meigs, of Tennessee, Consnl at Montevideo.
Thomas D. Hamilton, of Mississippi, Consul at
Rio Grande, Brazil. Seth C. Hawley, Collector
of Internal Revenue for the Eighth District of
New York. Albert G. Allen, Assessor of Inter
nal Revenue of the Second District of New
York.
Samuel R. Harlow, Collector of Internal Re
venue Fourteenth New York District; Ebea
Everett, Register of the Land Office at Santa
Fe; Lieutenant-Commander Montgomery Sicard
to be Commander; Captain and Brevet Major
James Forney to be Brevet Colonel in Marine
Corps; Commander Jonathan Young to be re
stored to his original position in the navy, to take
effect from July 25, 1866; John F. Trout to be
First Lieutenant of Infantry.
The Senate then resumed the consideration ot
the San Domingo treaty.
Senate.
Continued from Third Edition.
Mr. Osborn introduced a bill to relieve the
political disabilities of certain citizens of
Florida. Referred.
Mr. Howard called up the bill to fix the point
of junction of the Union Pacific Railroad Com
pany and the Central Pacific Railroad Company,
'ihe bill provides that the common terminus and
point of junction of the two roads shall be esta
blished on the line of railroad as now
situated, northwest of the station at Ogden,
and within tho limits of section 3t of township
seven, of range two, situate north and west of
the principal meridian and base lino In the Ter
ritory of Utah. The bill also grants to tho
companies six additional sections, one section
of land in each township being reserved for the
benefit of schools in Utah, and these lands to be
paid for at the regular Government price, $3-50
per acre. Express prohibition is imposed that
no rights of private persons shall be affected by
the act.
Mr. Cassf rly inquired how near the bill fixed
the point of junction.
Mr. Howard replied it did not fix any precise
point. He referred to tho text of the bill, and
remarked that It had been agreed npon by both
companies. The bill passed.
Mr. Ramsey called up the bill to create an
additional laud district in the Territory of Da
cot ah. Passed.
Mr. Osborn called up the bill extending the
Homestead and Pre-emption laws to the public- '
lands in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and
Arkansas.
Pending the consideration of the bill the
mornicg hour expired, aud the Senate at 1
'clock, on motion of Mr. Sumner, went into
executive session.
Ilonse.
Cwiimued from V Second Edition.
Mr. Randall, by unanimous consent, sent up
and had read a letter to himself from W. .
Lehman, of Philadelphia, ex-member of the-Thirty-seventh
Congress, denying for himself
tho imputation contained In Mr. Kelley's speech
yesterday as to cadotsbip sales. He (Randall)
bored that Mr. Kelley would explain what he
didmenn.
Mr. Kelley said he had not intended to Include
his colleague in Conress, but only some of his
predecessors. Mr. Lehman has been his col
league, associate, and friend, and was as honor
able a roan as he knew.
Mr. Randall could not believe that his col
league intended to include such ef his predeces
sors as Messrs. Ingcrsoll, Robbius, and Moore.