8 THE DAILY EVENING TfiLBGR A PU PHIL AD E LP lit A, MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1870. CITY 1WTKLHUKWCC, WoNDicnrri. Invention. The Improvements and inventions of the nineteenth century com pletely eclipse those of any other age. Anion? those at present attracting the atteution of the scientific world is the recently discovered art of nickel plating by the electro process. For aijes Dickie bus remained lmbeded in the earth a comparatively useless metal. On account of its great resistance to heat, and hardness, it w i impossible to melt it in the ordinary crucibles; concealing as it does at the same degree of heat at which steel will How from the furnace, and chilling almost the instant it is run oil, it was an utter impossibility to cast it into any Bhape, and from its stubborn qualities has been aptly termed the "devil's metal," by which name it has been generally known among Metallurgists for years. The deposit of nickel by the battery has been the subject of experiment for a long time, and while an object could be coated with nickel, it was with such irregularity and un certainty as to be of no practical use, invariably presenting the appearance of a tin platter struck by lightning, or as if there had really occurred the oft-quoted "Tempest in a teapot." Dr. Isiiat'jAdams, of Boston, Muss., a gentleman of culture and varied scientific at tainments, after thorough research and fifteen years devoted to experiment, has given to tins world this new and beautiful art, which will effect a complete revolution in our system of manufactures, being as strongly recommnded lor economy as on account of its rare brilliance and beauty. We several days ago paid a visit to the Star Nickel Plating Works, rear of Pcnn liuilding, No. Walnut street, and were ehown through the establishment by the super intendent, Mr. William 8. Irwin, auil were per mitted to see the articles eubjected to the vari ous processes necessary to prepare them for the bath, from which they now emerge as beautiful as the lirst rays of asummer's sun rising from out the ocean. White as silver, and f much the same appearance, nickel is the most durable of all metals; of the hardness of untempere J steel, it. will resist a greater degree of heat: is not affected by moisture, atmospheric changes, cr the weaker acids. Nitric and nitro muriatic acids, whicn will destroy all other metals, arc all which have any percep tible effect upon it. The following extract from "Ordnance Memoranda, No. 10," being the re port of a board of ollicers which was convened for the purpose of testing nickel plating, with a view to its adoption for plating arms, bridle bits, etc., and the best proof of its merit, for the report was not made until after nickel-plated arms had been exposed to the fury oi the ele ments, buried in wet sand for three months, and left on the roof of the Springfield Armory for the same period; in each case accompanied with the ordinary steel-surfaced arms, which were entirely ruined: the nickel-plated arms after the test as bright and intact as before. Extract from report, "Recommendation No. 2(V Re commendation that a number of nickel-plated sabres, pistols, and bridle-bit be prepared and issued to troops in the field for trial, "approved; with a further recommendation that a suitable number of breech-loading rilled muskets be plated with nickel, and issued also for trial in the field." Signed A. 15. Dyer, Brevet Major-fSeneral, Chief of Ordnance. Indorsed by the War De partment. The recommendations of the Chief of Ord nance are concurred in by the Secretary of War, April 12!), 1670. Signed Ed. Shriver, Inspector general. Arms from the Springfield National Armory are now being plated at the Star Nickel Platiug Works in this city. The City Troop are iib-o having their swords, spurs, bits, etc., plated to protect them from rust, and the success of this new mechanic art is no longer a question of controversy. Hong's Declination. In 18(53 M. U. Hong was elected to represent the Sixteenth District in the Legislature by a majority of 10'. Mi. In lt0! he was returned by a majority of 427. In view of this change of sentiment in one short year, probabilities were that in another short year this Republican district would have been represented by a Democrat, llong has there lore withdrawn, and in so doing has published the following document, which for presump tiveness has not been excelled by any similar production. Cf'-TO TI1K VOTKR8 OK THK SIXTKKNTH L'OISI.ATiVK DISTRICT. Gknti.kmen : The doc trine of rotation in otlice is the nut oral outgrowth of our tree institutions; mil having been so lung practically recognized by the two great partusof the country, tlio exceptions must be rare in which it. caa be wifely ignore. I by either. Your generous continence hue conferred upon Ine the honor of an election for three successive terntH to toe popular branch of the General assembly; and judging from the expreffiinyou have recently made to tun, I might nnticipatea fonrtb nomination. For the conlidencc you have thus reposed in me, and continue to manifest, I foci that you place me under an obligation ot esteem and fratitude which no mere words could adequately express, have endeavored to represent you to the best of my ability. 1 am not insensible to the fact, however, nor have I ever been, that there are gentlemen in the district who could serve you more efficiently in that position; and con sidering that others have political aspirations, that are both proper and just, I feel that I ought not to permit the iisrtinlity of my friends to come in conflict with their claims, or prevent yon from securing the services of the best talent that you may be able to command. After duo consideration I deem these reasons sufficient to induce me to decline being a candidate for renomination, with tbeassuranoe to my many personal friend . and the party at large, that the gentleman selected by the convention will receive my most sordini support. With sincere thanks, I have the honor to be your Obedient servant, M. O. UONG. Ciermantown, May 81, 1870. Local Odds and Ends The Hannibal Cor net Band (colored) intend to practice in Wash ington and Franklin Squares several evenings in the week, and permission has been grauted them by the Commissioner of City Property to lo so. Now that Hong is endeavoring to become a "square" man, would it not be well for Harmer to imitate his example. Hay foot, Strawfoot, file left, march, is the order oi the day amongst the "Milesiaus" on Wednesday. Yesterday was su;h a one as would have suited for the Isthmus of Panama. Manayunk will poll a heavy Republican vote, bui not for any ring candidate. A few buckets of water thrown on the Cal lowhill street market would produce a marked effect. The Slawson car ot the Seventh and Ninth Streets Railway marks the conductor as dis honest. The Central Station is worse than a South American forest. The vampires that there oili ciatewill suck the last drop of "blood" from the wretch who happens in their claws. 41144. Some weeks ago a couple of our colored citizens bought some policy tickets at a ranch near Third and Dock streets, and being lortuuate in their choice of numbers, drew a prize. The parties who sold the tickets, how ever, refused to hand over the cash. The win ners gave them time to consider over the matter, and they persisted in refusing to pay over the cash, warrants were issued for their arrest, aud yesterday, Reserve Officer O'Grady arrested two of them named Charles Wood and George Law rence. Alderman Kerr held them each in $000 each to answer. Sailoh Bukke. Thomas, alias Sailor Burka, a notorious rough, who escaped from one of our Hatiou-houses some two years ago. was la-t night arrested by Officer Gray, at Tenth and Locust streets, on the charge of being drunk and disorderly Burke resisted the ollicer, and beat him so badly that he is now confined to his bed. Through the assistance of another officer, Burke was takeu to the Third District Station Bouse, and this morning Alderman Morrow htnt him to prison. Attempted Kobuekv Early this morning three thieves attempted to force an entrance into the grocery store situated at the corner of Sixth and Dickerson streets. They had one of the windows open, und were about entering when the appreach of an officer caused them to leave. One of them, named Edw. Simpson, was arrested. Alderman Bonsall sent him to prison. Boistekous. An inebriated individual named J. D. Lewis was arrested at Sixth and Reed streets, on Saturday night, for disorderliness. J. D. not only punched the officer's head, but on being locked in the cell smashed the window, Tore up the flooring, and raised a row generally. v. J. tu U tew do rwlwsa " CHARLEY BROWN. The fane ef the (Jermanlewn Ilnralnr He was) Not Pardoned Through the Efforts of Frlxoa Agent Itlullen. We have received the following letter from Mr. William J. Mullen, the Prison Agent, in reference to the pardon of Charley Brown, the notorious burglar, who was on Saturday again sentenced to twenty-four years1 imprisonment in the penitentiary. uTo the EtHtur of the Kvenimi Telegraph: "In one of the papers of yeRterday appeared an article commencing with 'One or Mullen s Pets is Again In Trouble,' and containing the following: 'Anil this Is the man lu whom; heltair twelve clenrv inen Interested themselves, with Mullen, to let hiin loose upon society to rob, and perchance kill his fellows. We trust that Brown's case will have the eirect of putting a stop to Mr. Mullen's mis chievous interference with the administration of justice in t his county.' "In answer to the above statements I unequivocally deny, beyond the fear of contradiction, having had anything whatever to do with obtaining the pardon of Charles Brown. It is not true that, Mr. Mullen, in connection with twelve clergymen, interested him self to let lilm loose upon society to rob and, per chance, kill his fellows. This assertion Is decidedly false. The Prison Agent never did Interest himself In any way for ISrowu before his pardon, nor since his pardon, until a considerable time had elapsed niter his release from prison, when he came to the Agent at the court, stating that Judge Allison had sent him to receive assistance at the hands of the Agent, The request was complied with, and he was i-ifectunlly helped with sufficient funds appropriated by the "Prison Society,"' which was ample lor the purpose of enabling him to make an honest living for himself. Several weeks after this had been done, he again called upon the Agent at the court room and asked for further assistance, and ex pressed a wish to leave the city and go to Balti more. The Agent immediately procured him a ticket for Baltimore, and gave him some money, and he left the city lor a time, but afterwards returned and committed the otlenses lor which he has been convicted. "The assertion that the agent obtains the release of countless thousands of rogues, Is also untrue; he does nothing of this kind. Ills in terierence Is mainly in behalf of in nocent persons who are wrongfully and unjustly imprisoned. He has never interfered in such cises as that of Brown's, lie has not during the whole seventeen years of his agency asked for the pardon of more than live persons, and they were proper cases who were released with the consent of all parties concerned, no one objecting. "Yours Respectfully, "W'lI.I.IAM J. JUn.I.KK, ".Prison Agent." Philadelphia, uneC, 1S70. HOARD OF ALDERMEN. An OrvnniAiitlon reflected. In pursuance of the act of Assembly the Board of Aldermen of Philadelphia met at 10 o'clock this morning in Commou Council Chamber, for the purpose of effecting an organization prior to designating the ward canvassers, and the officers to conduct the coming October election. Alderninn David Beitler called the meeting to order, and announced that the Board would pro ceed to the election of officers for the ensuing year. Alderman David Beitler was nominated by the Republicans, and Alderman William McMulliu was named by the Democrats for President. A ballot resulted as follows: Beitler, o'i, McMulliu, 24. Alderman David Beitler was then declared elected. James W. Powell and II. McCann were placed in nomination for Chief Clerk. Powell received 38 votes, and McCann, !i5 votes. Mr. Powell was declared elected. K. G. T. Whiteman aud N. V. B. SpafTord were nominated for the position of Assistant Clerk. Whiteman received :iS votes, and Spaf ford 2i votes. Mr. Whiteman was declared elected. For Messengers, P. S. Dildine. J. Ribolett, J. O'Brady, and J tunes Rossitcr were nominated. Dildine and Ribolett received !W votes, and O'Brady aud Rossitcr received !20 votes. The first two named were declared elected. On motion, the rules of Common Council wero adopted as the oues by which the body was to be governed, aud the board adjourned to meet on Monday, the ISih Inst., at 3 P. M. A Sensation on Third stkeet. This morn ing Third street was illuminated by the presence oi Miss Tcrrence Clutlin, of the firm of Wood hull & Clalliu, ot New York, brokers, editors, aud feminine progressionists in general. Hav ing been honored with a visit from the lady, a description of her personal attractions will of course be expected by our readers. Well aware that we cannot do "justice to the subject, we hesitate to even make the attempt, but with the memory of Miss C'la!lisis sailor hat jauntily slanting down over her eyes, her blue jacket and other bewitchments of costume feminine enough to be elegant, and yet sufficiently mas culine to suggest the progressive woman "of the period, we must endeavor to steady our nerves lor the attempt. Miss Tcrrence Clatlin, then, is apparently about twenty-three years of age, good figure aud sufficient of her figure is displayed to prove that nature had done more lor her than the artifi cialities of the milliner and features to which a slight departure from the classic world gives a piquancy that is not without its attraction. Miss Clafliu wears her hair short; her eyes are dark and penetrating, and she has a tongue that can out talk even that eminent conversationalist George Francis Train, who we had always con sidered heretofore as the champion talklst. Miss Claflin's abilities in this line are certainly something remarkable, aud combined with her personal attractions they make her perfectly irresistible. She has just returned from a trip to Washington, where she has been per suading the President, the members of the Cabinet, the Seuators, Representatives, and the diplomatic corps to aid in certain financial schemes she has on hand, and to subscribe for and contribute to Woodliull fc Claflin's Weekly, a new journal of literature, science, aud art, w hich the eminent firm of which she is a mem ber has just started in New York. Miss Claflin is her own agent, and she carries with her a tack hammer aud a paper of tacks, so it is probable that by the time this reaches the eyes of our readers every banking-house and broker's office on Third street will contain one of her cards, put up in a conspicuous place by the fair hand of the irrepressible Jennie herself. Miss Clallin makes a good report of her mission to Wash ington, and says that 6he ha3 secured the active support of all the Government officials, from the President down to the pages at the Capitol, and Grant has even gone so far ns to voluuteer a weekly contribu tion to the sporting column on the subject of "Horses and their running qualities." Truth to say, the number of U'oodhull and Claflin's Weekly that lies before us, presents a very at tractive appearance, and there is a decided evi dence of ability in its editorial management. Miss Claflin says that her sister, Mrs. Woodhull, can talk more lu one day than she can in a week, and, to use a figurative expression, it is evident that these two smart females are a whole team and about half-a-dozen good-sized ponies over. We wish Terrence luck, aud we hope she w ill pick up enough subscribers in Philadelphia to her paper to 6tart it fairly on a prosperous career. Corporation Elections. Several corpo rate bodies held their annual meetings to-dav and elected boards of officers for the ensuing year. Among them were the following: Philadelphia Steamship Dock Company Di rectors, S. V. Merrick, J. M. Mitchell, Thomas B. Wattson, Henry H irron, and William Dentils. Petroleum Storage Compauy Directors, Alex ander Mcllenry, Jacob M." Ellis, Charles II. Valentine, Charles Knecht, and John L. Roduer. The Academy of Fine Arts also held an annual election for officers but the result is not yet known. Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad Com pany Directors 8. M. Feltou, Isaac Iliucklev, Thomas Ascott, W. G. Moorhead, Robert H. Lamboru, Clarence H. Clark, Frank II. Clark, H. S. McCoul, Gorge C. Thomas, Jay Cooke, Jr.. W. L. Banning, James Smith, Jr., Charles II. Graves. Stealing Nets. Officer English, of the Harbor force, last night captured a Jersej-uiau named Geoir;e W. Bloomfield, in the act of hauling nets, set by fishermen, from the Dela ware, opposite Callow hill street whart. Alder U.U1. t'uhlll ctlil U-ii to ''iluj a," Boaho or Surveys. The Board of Surveys held its regular stated meeting at noon to-df, President Strickland in the chair. The follow ing sewers were ordered to be constructed: A twelve Inch pipe on Filbert street, between Eleventh and Twelfth; on Spruce street, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth; on Cnthbert street, be tween Broad and Fifteenth; and on Hope street, between Susquehanna avenue and Diamond street; a three feet sewer on Ninth street, be tween Wallace and Coates streets; on Coates street, between Sixteenth and Nineteenth; on North street, between Eighteenth and Nine teenth; on Ninth street, from Parrish to Ogden; on Ogden street, between Ninth and Tenth; on Master street, from Twelfth to Camac; and on Camac and Fawn streets; a two feet six inch sewer on Eighteenth street, between Wallace and Mount Vernon. A resolution was passed, revising the lines of Chippewa and Barnwell Btreets, placing Barn well street parallel with Sutherland avenue, and removing Chippewa street from the plan of the city. This action was rendered necessary in order that a proper approach to South street bridge could be obtained on the cast side of the Schuylkill. On motion of Mr. Ilibbcrd a plan for widen ing Diamond street, in the Twenty-eighth ward, was approved. This does not interfere with the Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Adjourned. I. O. W. B. Thomas Monaghan, who resides on Carroll street near Franktord road, on Satur day night got crazy with poison whisky, and going homo, seized a butcher-knife and at tempted to kill his wife. The screams of the woman attracted assistance, and Thomas was arrested and sent to prison by Alderman Neill. Edw. Davis, residing on Atmore street, above Thirteenth, late on Saturday night re turned to his home in a drunken condition and commenced smashing thiugs generally. Not satisfied with destroying the furniture, he ntiacked his wife, who is in a delicate condi tion. A neighboring woman who went to her assistance was also beaten by this hero (!) Offi cer Buchey, hearing of the row, arrested Edw., who, craven that he is, crawled along to the station-house as meek as a spaniel. Yesterday Alderman Massey sent him to prison. An Irish Row. In McCann's court, rear of No. 427 Marriott street, resides two families one named Conroy and the other Rowles. For some time past the feminine heads have engaged in sundry disputes, and on Saturday night one of the males, Conroy, was led to take a part. Conrojr bearded the lion in his den, or, in other words, he entered the rooms occupied by the Rowles, attacked Mr. Rowles. beat him about the head and body, and finished by biting off a portion of his under lip. This morning Rowles appeared before the Mayor and took out a war rant for the arrest of his brutal assailant. Sunday Amusement. About 5 o'clock ves terday afternoon James Brady was attacked at Sixth and Lombard streets by a negro, named William Forraan, who beat him severely. Offi cers Gorman and Linus, who went to his assist ance, were also roughly handled by the son of Africa. He was subdued, however, aud taken before Alderman McColgau, who sent him to prison. Base Bam,. Between 4000 and 5000 specta tors assembled at the Athletic Base Ball Grounds, this afternoon, to witness the first match of a series between the Athletic, of this city, and the Stars, of Brooklyn, the champion amateur club of the United States, whose won derful play this Ecason has caused such a sensa tion. Peiuuky. Barbara Wagner has been held by Recorder Givin to answer the charge of perjury. The act is alleged to have been committed by defendant while testifying in a case of vagrancy before Alderman Beitler several months since. Owner Wanted. Lieutenant Smith, of the Delaware Harbor Police has a batteau fourteen feet loug, awaiting an owner. It is painted black on the outside- and brown ou the inside. Open Houses. The police of the Sixth dis trict this morning reported having found open the doors of seven houses during the night. ii;i. (.For aililitioial Death set fifth "V7'.) Stewart On tne MU Instant, at his resldonce, after a short illness, in the 4Ctu year ol his age, James Stewart. Lodge, No. 2, A. Y. M. ; Excelsior Mark Lodge, No. 21ti, A. Y. M. ; Harmony Lodge, No. 10, 1. O. of O. F. ; Malta Lodge, No. 63, K. ol P. ; Amerlcus Club; Northern Liberty Fire Company, and the rela tives and male friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. fiots Locust street, on Thursday, the 9th instant, at 3 o'clock. "WEDDING AND ENGAGEMENT RINGS, V of solid 1 karat fine (fold. QUALITY WAR RANTED. A full assortment of sixes always on hand. FA Kit 4 BROTUftlt, Makers, 825wfm5 No. 324 GHKSNUT Street, below Fourth. F IHE HTATIO XUU V, ARMS. MONOGRAMS, ILLUMINATING. KTO. DREKA, 1033 OUKSNUT Street. Oard Ko grayer and Stationer Ft U T. REDUCTION IN TRICES. A full set, 8 balls and 8 mallets, 13.50. Sixteen different kinds, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. R. HOSKINS & CO., Stationers, Engravers, and Steam Power Printers, No. 013 ARCH Ptreet. REAL- ESTATE AGENT. FRED. SYLVESTER. REAL ESTATE BROKER, If o. 308 Soutk FOUUT1I Street, 8 8 (rP PHILADELPHIA. CHILDREN'S DRESSES. CRAND OPENING OF LINEN TRAVELLING AND SEA SIDE DRESSES FOR CHILDREN, From 8 to 9 years, t2 75 to fl-co. Will also open a large assortment of Ladie3' Per cale Waists, btrlped and Figured. Linen Waists ; Plain White Linen Waists. PRICES LOW. Orders promptly attended to at M. SlIOIIAItr.ll Ac CO.'S, 6 4 2f No. 1024 CHESNDT Street. BIRDS. 4 FINE LOT OF SINGING CANARIES, iV 1UTLLFINOHE8. EUROPEAN BLACKBIRDS. THRV'SUKS. bTAKLINGS, ETC. j No. 114 North SIXTH Street. ( Odd Fellows' bull. For sale, an imported Italian Hound, Maltese Cats, Carrier. Pouter, and i uuiblrr l'ieoo. No. U4 North 8IXTH Street. ) Odd Fellows' Hall. A fresh lot of TALKING PKKOrS. OOUKATOOS, COCK AT1LLAS. P A K UOt j U K I'd, MIN'A U1KD.S, l.tc, on band and for sule. i No. 141 North SIXTH Street. 6 4 sums 4t r ) Wdd l otions' Hall. TO RENT. GERM ANT O W N TO RENT A WELL-FURNISHED HOUSE on Walnut lune, west of Green street, will be rented (or the summer to a desirable tenant. Apply to WILLIAM 11. BAOON, 6 6 61 No. 817 WALNUT Street. T II O M A 8 SIMONS, L. (Successor to Henry Simons). U. H. NAUOIMAL WAGON ANI COACH WORKS. OFFICE, No. 533 JiKW MAHKF.T STKEET. Wagons, Carts, Irys, Wheelbarrows, Timber, Wheels, tto. All work warranted. Orders prvvptly alltndsd tv, iihu THIIiD EDITION I103IE .AJaT-lYIIfcS. Tlio Tnty on Coal. A Bill to Repeal It. The Tixi'ill HtriiLrirlo. Tho Montana Governorship. FOREIGN AFFAIRS. The Fenians in England. More of their riots Reported. Troubles of Ocean Telegraphy. FROM WAbniJfaTOJV. The Dutv on Coal Ananiled. Special DtffHitch to The Evening Telegraph. Washington, June 0 An eiTort was made to-day to get through the House resolution Instructing the Ways and Means Committee to bring iu a bill re pealing the duty on coal. ThetariH men attempted to tililniHter until the morning hour should expire, but It passed. Yeas, lis ; nays, 79. The Turtff Amendment. The Ways and Cleans Committee agreed to-day to sustain the tarlir amendment ol General tjchenek to the Tax bill, and instructed him not to yield lor a separate vote on the various items in the bill. It is thought the Democrats will contiuue to ntllbuster against it to-day, but the impression Is that the He publicans will vote In a body lor the suspension or the rules, so as to n ach a direct vota on the propo sition. The iHoctnna Governor-whip. The friends or General Potts, of Ohio, who has been nominated for Governor or Montana Territory, in place of Ashley, are confident thAt he will be con firmed. Senator Sherman Is working very hard for him, but he is opposed by the extreme radicals, like Sunnier, however, and Chandler. The iflnuifinnl Election to-day is progressing quietly, but disturbances are apprehended iu the evening, ami the 6tli Cavalry are ordered underarms all dav, to be ready for any emergency. So far Urowri Is reported uliead in a majority of the Wards. V O IX Ai k iTti . FOKTY-FIKMT TEltJl-SKOU.NU SKION. Sennte. Washington, June Mr. Sherman presented tho memoriul ot Now York importers and dry goods mer bants. Inr the uliolition ol taxes on sales. Air. William, Irom the Committee on Public Lan'ls, reported with amendment a bill granting lands to a'd in the i-onot ruction of canals tor irrigating purposes in Cali fornia. Mr. Iluckinirham reported with amendments a bill for the improvement of water communication between the MiSMbSippi river ami Lake Michigan, by way of the Wis consin and l'ox rivers. Mr. Hovard. from the Military Committee, reported favorably a joint resolution donating condemned ordi. nance tor a soldiers' iiK.uarannt at Poagbkeepsie, N. Y The following bills were introduced and relerred : ISy Mr. Spencer, granting lands to the State of Ala bama, to aid in the construction of the Savannah and Memphis Railroad. Hy Mr. Kellogg, to confirm certain entries to public lnnris in Louisiana. Hy Mr. Stewart, to prohibit contracts for servile labor. ir. Stewart explained that the bill was intendod to apply to Chinese immigration He said in making Coolie labor contracts the Chinese contractors took advantage of the peculiar religions views of the Chinese to provide for their return to their native land, dead or alive. These contracts were for four years, aud the Chinese dared not brenk the contract tor lear, in case ef his death, his body might not bo returned to his own country. The bill would break up this Coolie system by prohibiting contracts for a longer poriod than six mouths while it also provided for the return of Chinese to their own country. This period would be long enough to omiblo the immigrant to pay ex penses of his passage anil yet not lonif enough to make their importation as a syitem of profit. The bill was then relerrel to Judiciary Committee. Immediate action on the subject w necessary In viow 1 U0.rePor,s that agents were now endeavoring to intro duce th;s class of laborers into Massachusetts and other btates. a proposed amendment to the rales was dlscusss.l. It provides tor the termination of dobate on amendment to an appropriation lull hy a two tnird vote. Also, tnt n amendment to an appropriation hill otaer than snoh as dir-ctly relate to the appropriations be received or arinp'.od without a two thirds vote Mr. I rumbnll opposed the proposition as an attempt to introduce too rule ot the previous question, which has never yet been resorted to in the (senate. Air. Maiubn, while favoring the fullest disc nision, was in favor ot the amendment, as doing away with tiresome and unnessary dubs tea. The subject was disoussed without action. Mr W illiums' joint resolution for an increase of pay of assistant census marshals was taken up, amended, und passed as amended. It provides that the increase shall not exceed 50 pur cent of the present csmpensatiou, nor Bhall the entire compensation tie more than 44 per day, exclusive of mileage, tor time actually employed ; addi tional allowance to be made when by reason of the sparse ness of population the compensation allowed by law is not sufficient. Mr. Patterson sailed np the bill to repeal all existing laws authorizing the transportation and exportation of floods, wares, and merchandise in bond to Alexioo. over and or by inland waters, and for other purposes. lie said the Secretary of the Treasury was ao.ious for the passage of the bill as it would do away with an immense amount of smuggling on the Mexican border. Mr. Chandler remarked that the saving to be effected by it would amount to six millions of dollars per annum. The bill then passed without debate. At l'3o P. M. the Indian Appropriation bill was pro eeded with aud variously amended. On motion of Mr. Howard, the Texas Southern Paciiio Railroad bill was made a special order ol business. Houae. Bills were introduced and referred as follows: By Mr. Willard, to facilitate telegraphic communica tion between the United States and the Uormuda Islands. By Mr. Van Wyck, to aid in the construction of a mili tary and post road from West Point to Cornwall, N Y. By Mr. Moi-rell (Pa.), to encourage the boildin of ships for foreign trade by allowing drawbacks of duty on imported materials, and equivalent allowances where American materials are used. By Mr. Jones (N. C), incorporating branches of the contemplated Southern Transportation Continental Rail road Company by the name and style of the North Caro lina Western Railroad Company. By Mr. Harris, for the appointment of a committee to consider the system of leveeing the Mississippi river lands. By Mr. Newshara, to provide for the payment of loyal claimants for property taken or destroyed by tue United States; also, to provide for the repair of levees on the Red River, between iu mouth and bhreveport. By Mr. Prosser, to authorize the President to submit propositions to the Spanish Government for a settlement of the difficulties in Cuba (y arbitration or otherwise. Also, to provide for the care and instruction of idle and vagrant children in the District of Columbia. Also, to create a board to prepare plans for the improvement of the pubho grounds, the closing of the canal.'and the im provement of ihe river front in Washington for commer cial purposes. By Mr. Arnell, to establish the Freedmen's Homestead Commission ; also, to authorize the payment of bounty to colored men enrolled as slaves. By Mr. Conger, for building custom house, etc, at Port Huron, Michigan. By Mr. Sargent to repeal the act of March 2, 18i7, fixing the time for the regular meetings of Congress; also, gra ot itis the right of way in California fur irrigation and other purposes. By Air. Johnson, granting pre emption rights to settlers on certain lands in California. By Mr. Wilson (Mian.) for the improvement of the bar borof Duluth, Minn Also, authorizing the Huron Bay and Lake Pepin Rail road Company to coustruct and maintain a bridge across the MiMosippi r vr. By Mr. Tatte, granting publio lands to the Great Ne niahu Valley Railroad. By Air. McCormick, for the survey of the northeastern bounds' y line of Arizona Territory. Air. Ward ottered a resolution instructing the Commit tee of Ways and Means to report, at the earliest practi cable moment, a bill abolisbirg the tarift on coal, o as to secure that iuiuortnt article of fuel io tne peoole f ree irom all taxation. Ha moved the previons question. Mr. Keiley suggested the reference of the resolution to the Committee m VN ays and Mentis. Air. Cox suggested extending it to salt also. Mr. McCartuy muds a point of order that it was a tax bill anil should be first considered in committee. The Kpesker overruled the point of order, and the pre viousiiuuKtion was seconded yeas. VU; nays, 6i. Air. Cake deintuded the yoss and nays on ordering the main tjues'ion on the resolution The main question was ordered yeas, loti; najs, 7ii. Air. Maynard moved to lay the resolution on the table. Air. Butlsr, of Mass., moved to reconsider the vote hy which the main quetiou was ordered so tuat lie might otter an amendment to iuclnde salt. Air. Cox would like to have included also to, coffee, and sugar. He desired to have a square vote on taking all taxation off these necesaaries of life. Air. Wood Give us a square, honest vote on all these articles. The question was first taken on Mr. Maynard'i motion to lay tue resolution on the table. The House ef used to lay the resolution on the table yeas, nays, Hi. Air, Butler (Muss.) withdrew the motion to reconsider, lest it might endanger the resolution. Tne roftulution was then agreed to yeas, 113; nays, 79. Air. Kelly, rising to a personal explanation, com plained of the personal allusions: to himself in a rj'eerh, Ut Bil'ie iU Ulfi iiCUs'-', Vit -'Jji Ut UJ Globe, purporting to he a sppeoh of Mr. Get,hnt which, he said, contained Inherent evidence that some malicious wag had Imposed it as a speech on the proprietors of the Globe. Mr. Getz assured bis colleague that he would have spoken the spech If lie had had an opportunity, and that he meant no personality. He thought hi colleague was over-sensitive In finding anything personal In it. Additional bills were Introduced and referred, as follows: By Mr. Negley, to encourage the establishment of steamship hues to the ports of Europe, India, and China. By Mr. Clark (Texas), to create a port of deliver? at Houston, Texas. By Mr. Sargent, to amend the act of 20th Jann, IStS, imposing txes on distilled spirits and tobacco, so as to allow the same drawback as is allowed on rnm and alcohol. Mr. Dawee moved to suspend the rale for a resolution rescinding somucb of Ltoeorder of the house as requires adjournment daily at 6 o'clock. After some discussion the roles were not suspended-yeas, US; nays, 68. Less than two-thirds in the nihrmstiv. Mr. Schenck then moved to suspend the rules so as to rescird the whole rnle fixing the hours of meeting at 11 end the hour of adjournment at f. Rejected, lis to 60. Less tlinn two thirds in the affirmative. Mr. Dawes made another modification of the motion to rescind that part of the rule which requires an adjourn ment at 6, and leave it t a majority each day to fix the hour of meeting. Air. Kldringe suggested that gentlemen on the Repub lican side should si tend to the public business instead of tinkering with tbn rules. Mr. Dawes repliedlthat that was the very thing he was doing, attending to the public business. This time the motion prevailed yeas, 13ti; nays, fit; and the hours of meettrg and ol adjournment are left unfixed. Air. Hnnks moved to suspend the rales, and assign Tues day of next wsek and from day to day, for the considera tion of the majority and minority reports of tho Com mittee on foreign Affairs in reference to Colin. He stated that he would not allow the subject to consume more than one or two days at furthest. The House re asel to suspend the rules. Air. Banks thru modified bis mtkn by confining it to one day Tuesday of next week. Mr. Farnswortli said that his objection was, that the subject of Cuba should displaco other public business. He considered that an outrage and humbug. The motion wns agreed to I'M to 3v. Mr. Banks called attention to the fact of the recent publication of what purported to be the report of the Committee on Foreign A tf airs on the subject of Cuba. It was published, he said, without the authority or know ledge of the committee, and he regretted exceedingly its publication. It was an imperfect report of a statement lead tothe committee on the 7th of March last, and had been kept confidential. He asked that the majority and minority reports might be published in the Utohe before the day assigned, and it was so ordered. Mr. Schenck lias just reported his lunding hill. It authorizes the Issue of one thousand million coupon or registered thlrty-yesr bonds, redeemable In coin of the present standard value, bearing lour per cent, coin interest, payable at the Treasury of the rnited States, principal and Interest to be exempt from Federal, State, municipal, or local taxation. The total bonded debt is not to be Increased, but the new bonds are to be exchanged for outstanding 6-20 bonds at their value. The bill was recommitted. FROM EUROPE. The Weather In Knglnnd. Lonpon-, June C Noon. Tho weather to-day Is warm and delightful. A Circuitous Route for Teloarnplilng. The Irish telegraph lines are not working well to-day, and at present it Is impossible to com municate with Valentla, the point where tho land lines connect with tho English cable. As a consequence telegrams from English cities for the United States are going forward by the fol lowing somewhat circuitous route: By channel cab leto Brest, thence by the French cable to St. Pierre, thenco by the Newfoundland Company's cable to Sidney, C. B., thence to tho Newfoundland land lino to Port Hood, and thence by the Western Union lines to vari ous cities and towns in the United States and Canadas. Notwithstanding this unusual route, there is no apparent delay In the transmission of messages. Tho working of tho lines in this way demonstrates the wisdom and practical value of the joint purse arrangement made by the English and French cable companies some time since. In the absence ot some such arrangement, America would not be in telegraphic communi cation to-dny, because the lines of both com panies are disordered. The English lino is crippled from Vnlentia east, and the French line from St. Pierre west; but by jumping from one cable to the other, as it were, in mid ocean, complete telegraphic communications are re stored. The International Yncht Xpunbble. The newspapers of this morning recall the words of Commodore Ashbury about his building a new yacht if the Cambria is again defeated, and assert that the Egeria's victory over the commodore's yacht on Saturday was complete. Itloody Fenian 1'lotn Helng Rooted L'p till Around. London, June 0. It is reported that the police are discovering the ramifications of tho Fenian plot in every direction, not only in London but elsewhere In England, and even in Wales. Arms and ammunition destined for parties in Dublin, and apparently designed to be used immediately, Lave been discovered here. Several boxes and barrels of war material, ready for shipment, have been seized at Holyhead, and tho persons in whose charge they were, taken into custody. The authorities arc watchful. The public ex citement is not abated. marine Intelligence. Lonpon, June 6. The steamship Valetta, from New York for ulasgow, was signalled oil this port early this morning. Southampton, June 6 The steamship Frankfort, from New Orleans and Havana, has arrived. FROM MEXICO. The Proposed Constitutional Reform. Havana, June 6. The regular mail steamship from Vera Cruz arrived this morning, bringing dates from the city of Mexico down to the 1st instant. The Mexican Congress would probably hold an extra session, in order that the discus sion on the proposed constitutional reforms might be finished. Brinaadaite and Rebellion. A stage between Vera Cruz and Jalapa had teen robbed by brigands, and one of the pas sengers killed. Six bandits had recently been executed at Zacatecas. General Roeba was moving In tho revolution ary forces in the States of Nuevaleon and Ta maulipas. Garcia Cadena had temporarily dissolved his bands for the purppse of collecting them at some future day. The Zacatecas insurgents are disbanding, i'rolilto Mirer Mines. The new llermoissello Mines are yielding enormously. An Invasion by (auatauialan. Citizens of Guatemala have invaded Mexican territory, establishing courts and laws la the State of Chihapa, and cutting out farms for themselves, not recognlzlug the laws oi Vnt Mexican Government. The squatters were ordered to abandon Mexican territory. Notice was also given them that if they did not comply, force would be used to destroy their buildings and property. It Is generally believed tint Feliz Lnaz, Governor of Cax&ca, is the prime mover in this invasion, intending to form a separate republic. Mexico Bankrupt. The Nationol Treasury Is bankrupt. The Guaymas tevolutlou is ended for the present. Lozado refusing to participate. FR OM THE WEST. The Typographical Tnlon. Cincinnati, June The International Typo graphical Union Convention met in the Council Chamber this inorulng, at 'J o'clock, in annual session, President Isaac D. George, of Nash ville, iu the chair. Little business was done. A list of cities was called and a Committee on Credentials appointed. Adjourned till ' P. M. Opening f a New Railroad. Indianapolis. June 6. The St, Louis, Vaudtlta, Terre Haute, and Indianapolis Kallroal will open on Wednesday with au excursion given to the Gov ernor, state offleers, City Couutil, and Hoard of Trad, from this city to St. Louis. The regular trains will commence running on June 13. A New Paper lu Intllnnapoll. The first number of a new diilv paper called the Tiim was Issued this morning. It is la be iudepuu dent iu politics. ' UMlilmore Produce market. BAiriMOKK. June 6. cotton dull and nominal at'A Flour ilrin. Wheat firmer ; prime Mary land red, l ot); l'eunsvlvauia, $l-a;.ojl-40: Western lT!Toll8t. Corn white steady at fl-18; yellow dull at l-0bafl-iu. tuts 6,tdui). Mess Fork linn at tvO-50. Bacon firm ; rib gide9 Kc ; clear d i. IT (tf ; shouiders, 14; hams 2-jtj, Lirl quK-t at liy, FOURTH EDITION A Constantinople Fire. Great Destruction of Property. A Large Lops of Life. COrtsTANTiNori.K, June . Yesterday afternoon about 1 o'clock, a nre broke out whtehlspread with alarming rapidity through the richest quarters of the city. The flames were;nrst discovered in an old building in Fera, on the north side of the Golden Horn. A strong wind was blowing at the time, and the fire quickly communicated to the adjolnlug buildings. The eOorts of the firemen and citlsens to stop the progress of the flames were futile, ana in a few hours the residences of tho English, Ameri can, anil Fortngucse Ambassadors and Consulates, Naona Theatre, many churches and mosques, thou sands of houses, and tho richest stores and shops in the city wore reduced to ashes. The loss of life by falling walls has been fearful. It is estimated that.at least thirty people have been killed or injured by thiB cause alone. The loss Is Incalculable. The fire at this hour (noon) is still burning fiercely, and the excitement of the people beggars description. A New illlnlater from Portucnl le the United Ntateii. Lisbon, June 6 The appointment or Senor Fi gaurero to the Portuguese Legation at Washington is gazetted to-day. Ewpertcro'n Adherent. MAPRin, June 6. A great manifestation la ravor of Espartero for King of Spain, wasjmade by hio adherents In this city yesterday. Obituary. Liter root,, Jnne 6 Robert Rankin died in this city yesterday afternoon. The Roamnnlan Ilonx. London, June 6 The riot at Batuschaglev, men tioned In these despatches yesterday, was a trivial ailair. The ailair was simply a playful quarrel among school-boys, involving the fracture of some window-panes. The reports from the Houmania Provinces hav e been greatly exaggerated. FROM NEW ENGLAND. A Nnd Domestic Tragedy. CONcomi. June C At Deerfleld, yesterday, two lads, named Little aud llean, aged respectively ten and five years, during tho absence of their parents, lound an old musket, which the elder boy dis charger!, blowing on" the head of the younger one. , JllnrsN ol a Dnrtinouth Profenmor. Professor John S. Woodruff, of Dartmouth, haa had a relapse, owing to his having resumed his duties too soon, and fears are entertained that he will not recover. Ye Anciente nnd Honourable Ariillerie. Boston, June 6 The ancient and honorable artillery to-day nre celebrating its two hundred and thirty-second anniversary with the usual parade The sermon In Old South Church was preached by Kev. Mr. Murray, the dinner takes place in Fanueil Hall, and an election for ollicers. The ranks were unusually full. FROM JVJSW YORK. The Erie ttnilroad Htriker. Brvi'Ai.o, June 6. Seventy-five men, brought by the Frio Kullwuy Company Irom New York, to take the placeol the strikers lu the freight house, arrived this morning, and, on learning the condition ol nivalis, the whole party refused to work and joined the strikers. The men will be sent back to New York to-day. While lying over at Lancaster, yester day, they robbed a peddler's wagon. A Murder Trial Postponed. New Yokk, June 6 The trial of Jackson, for murder iu the First ward some time ago, was ad journed, owing to the sickness of Mr. Uiahani, hia counsel. frqmUvasuijvgtojv. Adoption of the Tariff Amendment. Special Venpauh to The Evening Telegraph. Washington, June 6. Tho tariff amend ment to the Tax bill has been adopted yeas,. LW; nays, 4'?. pidlTtioal.. HEADQUARTERS UNION REPUBLI w CAN CITY KXKOU1IVE OOilMITI'EK, No. llUt OI1K.SNCT btreet Unrisr the provisions of Rale 6, for the Rovernaent of the Union Kspubliunn Party, "the registering officers villi mret at the reeulur places of holding slsctions, oc TCKtSDA V, Juno 7. from 4 to 8 o'clock P. M., tor the pur pose of adding t bn names of all persons eluimiog the rilit to vote at tbe ensuing Uolesata election." "I Le annual primary election for Delegates to tbe va rious Nominating Conventions, will be Hold on TUES DAY, June 14, between 4 and S o'olook f. M., at the usual filaoes ot rolding eluciioos, nnloss some other place shut! ie fixed by tbe election otlioers, and the members of 1 be Ward Committee of the proper divisions," as rooaired by Bui 7. Tbe Republican Judges and Inspectors who served at) the general election in October last, shall conduct tbe ensuing Delegate election; and whore va-ianoies 000111 suob vaoiinoies snail be tilled by the reoisinin election officers in conjunction with the torea members ot the Division Executive Committee. The Convention will meet on tho day aaooeeding tho Delegate elections, at 10 o'clock A, M., exoept the Ward Conventions, which meet at 8 o'clock P. M. Tue Oitv Conventions as follows: ' .SAe0. At National Hall, Market Twelfth.. street,, above .r.rrivrr of Taxes. At Concert Hall, Chesnut street, bote Twelfth. Utgintrr of M HI. At Washington Hall, southwest cor ner of Eighth and Spring Garden streets. vtrrk or orphan' urt. At Broadway Hall, Broad and Spring Garden streets. tin (tawniwoiiiT.-lt Musical Fund Hall, Locust street, above Kighth. Judicial. At the now Court house, Sixth street, below Chesnut. , , ' Tfce Congressional Conventions as follows : 1st District County Court house, (Sixth and Chesnut streets. 2d " Assembly Building, Tenth and Chesnut streets. 3d " American Mechanics' Ball, Fourth and George streets. 4th " Spring Uanien Hall, Thirteenthand Spring; Garden s'ree's. Third Senatorial District Convention At Ton Halle, Third street, above Willow. The Henresentative Conventions as follows: 1st District B. W. corner Sixth and Dickinson. 2d " Andrews', Jotterson avenue and street. 8d " Odd-Fellows' Hall, Tenth and Prime Souto, 4th " O'Neill's Hall, Broad and Lombard. Itb " Ho. ttal Hansom street. Hth " M. W. corner Merrick and Market. 7th " N. W. corner of Franklin and iiuttonwood streets. Hth " N. K. corner Broad and Race sfeeta. Sth " V. W. corner of fit. John and Buttonwood streets. tilth " N. K. corner of West and Ooates streets. 11th ' Siuer's, Fourth and George streets. l.ta " S. K. corner Frankford road and Belgrade street 13th " 8. K. oorner of Fifth and Thompson streets. 14th " 8. K. corner of Eleventh street and Girard avenue. ISth " Amber and Ella street. Irith " Town Hall, Germantown. 17th " R. W. corner of Krankford and Unity, lath " S- K. corner of Lancaster and Havorford avenues. Tbe Ward Conventions as follows r 1st Ward Northeast corner of Third and Greenwich. 2d " Washington, above Fifth street, over Post Office. S1 " House of Industry, No. 714 Catharine street. 4th " Fltzwater street, above Kirhtn. 6th " Market Hall, Second and Pine streets. 6th " leech's lintel, Cherry street, below Fourth. 7th " O'Neill's Hall, Broad and Lombard streets, fcth " Locust street, above Twelfth, Schuylkill Hose House. 9th " Northwest corner of Merrick aud Market atreets. loth H Northeast corner of Broad and Raoe streets. 11th " Northwest corner of St. John end Buttoiv wood streets. ljth " Fifth street, above Green. IMtx " Franklin and Buttonwood streets. 1-tlh " hpring Garden Hall. l.Mu " Corner of West and Coates streets. lMIl " Kiuer's, ruurlb and George streets. 171 li " Northwest corner Front and Master Btreets. 1Mb. " bout beaut corner of Frankford road and Bel grade frtreet. 19th " Flla and Amber streets. Uith " N. K oorner of Alder street and Girard avenue. 21st " Temperance Hall, Manayunk. il-.Ui " Town Hull, Ceruiantown. ;iu " H. VV. corner Frankford and Unity streets. Sjiu " Jones', Hall, Lancaster avenue, below lortieth. 'Jfiib " Frunkford road and Clearfield street. IK'ih " Pasyunk road and Wharton at reel, ;!7tli " Odd Fellows' Hull, Thirty seventh and Market streets 2h'h " Lunib Tavern. Hy order of Union Republican City Executive Commit' JOHN f. Htr I. Pra.i.tant Attest: Rohkht T. Gill, John Mi'Coliaxjgh, Secretaries. 56St N I N T II W A RD REPUBLICAN EXEOUT1VK COM MITTEK. The Registering Othoers ef the Republic u Party in the Ninth Vi aid. will meet at tbe regular election houses, iu tb several divisions, on TUKKDAY NK XT, the 7ttt in stant, Irom 4 to e o'clock, P. M., for the purpose of regis tering Republican voters, in accordance with the rale ef tie Party. In the eth division the registration will take place at the bouse of JGKK 11. Mi A W, N. W. corner of TweuU. h't snd t hestnut slieets. ' -I JOHN E. ADfilCli!8, PrKideot, JUNE 4, IS7U.
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