TUB PAIL? EVENING TKLKOKAPH PHILADELPHIA, TUKSDAf, DECEMBBH 13, 1870. TtESDAY, DECEMBER 13. 1870. " THE ca r CENSUS. YwmtttnAT afternoon we published the re sult of the second attempt made by Marsh! Gregory to ascertain the number of inhabi tauta of this city. The first enumeration was r unsatisfactory to the people that the Pre aidant ordered the work to be done orer, and if our citizens are not wholly discouraged they will donbtlcns demand still another ooust. The first enumeration give a popu lation of Cr7, l"t an increase since 1800 of 91,0.10, or lG-::o per oont. By the revised oanmis the population is placed at G7;l,72 an inoieose of 16,.G7 as ooinpared with the returns of last June, and an increase since 1KG0 of 10,lf7, or 19 -Vi per oent. With this we must be satisfied, as it is acarcely probable that another count would lo granted us eren if it were demanded. ll.it it is almost as unsatisfactory as tUo first enumeration, and there can be little doubt that it falls below the truth. Take the case of the Eighth ward, for example. On November 10, an enumera tion of the inhabitants of this ward was madoby munioipal authority, tho number of residonts on June 1 as well as on the day of tho supplemental enumeration being ascer tained. The three different attempts at get ting at the population of this ward present the following comparison: regulation of Eighth ward In 1850 27,770 Kcinral Census, June, 1SJ0 20,34 Apparent decrease 7,444 Oi'Jf OflHtlB, Juno 1, 19T0 !J,3T6 Apparent deorease B.394 i nj ccimiis, NoTembr 10. 1970 J,S3i Apparent decrease 4.9.53 IVdoal ( casus, Novomber, 1979 1i,'UH Apparent decrease 5,4S5 While the revised Federal census of this ward shows an increase of l'J19 over the count made in June last, it still falls 91 below the nu rubor of inhabitants on June 1 accord ing to the city census, and olG below the number of inhabitants on November 10 ac cording to tho same authority? But, alto gather, the result of the revised enumera tion is quite satisfactory, so far as the Eighth ward is concerned. If the same rate of increase were shown all orer the city, our aggregate population would foot up about 740,000,. which would bo somewhere near the truth. Instead, however, of Marshal Gre gory's revined census showing a uniform in oroano throughout the city, as compared with tho original enumeration made in June last, in twelve wards the revised figures actually fall 373 below those of June, there being an Bggrogate increase in the remaining sixteen wards of 20,. ".01, thus making the net in crease in the city lG,.r67. The largest de crease is shown by the Ninth ward, in whioh it reaches 7'G, and from that point it dwindles down to a loss of 13 in the Third ward. The largest inorease is shown by the Eighteenth ward, to whioh the revised returns give 5395 more inhabitants than it was credited with by the returns of June. While it is extremely diffioulfc to aocouut for the falling off of .1721 in twelve wards since June, tho decrease of 672 in the Tenth ward especially is quite unacooun table. This wid is bounded by Arch, Seventh, and Vine streets and the Schuylkill river, and no one behevos that its population at present is less than it was in June last. But the whole sub ject has become tiresome and its discussion unprofitable. Marshal Gregory has doubt loos done as well as he conld to asoertain the olual population of Philadelphia, and we must rest content. The imperfections of our census system, however, should not escape the attention of Congress, and before another dooado rolls around, it is to be hoped that its glaring defects will be remedied. JUDGE KELLET AND REVENUE REFORM. Juiaa Kellet yesterday, in the House of Representatives, made an assault on the so called "revenue reformers" and achieved a brilliant viotory, the enemy being, to use an eipressive term, nowhere. The following resolution, which was introduced by Judge Keiley, was adopted by a vote of 1G4 yeas to G nays: "leolvl, That the true principle of revenue re form point to lite abolition of the Internal revenue system whioli was created aa a war measure to pro viso Tor extraordinary expenses, and tho continu ance of which involves the employment, at the cost of millions o( dollars annually, of an array of aasea- aora, collectors, supervisors, aeiecuves, ana other o uicers previous! unknown, and requires the repeal, at tun earliest day consistent with the maintenance of the faith and credit of the ClDVerntuent, of all tamp and other Internal taxes; and that properly adjusted rates shall be retained on distilled spirits, tooarco, and malt liquors, as long as the legitimate expenses of the Government require the collection f an sum from laterual taxes." This resolution undoubtedly expresses the only true principle of revenue reform, and Judge Keiley is entitled to the thanks of the oemmunity for having introduced it thus early in the session, and obliging the mem bers of the House to put themselves definitely vpoa record as being in favor of the abolition of the internal revenue system, whioh was, in the language of the resolution, created as a war measure to provide for extraordinary expenses. The occasion which called for the present internal revenue laws has long passed, and the payment of the national debt is pro gressing in a sufficiently satisfactory manner to warrant the reform that Judge Keiley 's resolution calls for. The mode of collecting the internal revenue, and the huge "army of officers that it necessitates, are even mare objeotionable than the amounts it obliges every citizen to pay directly Into the national treasury. This system was devised as a war measure, and it baa fulfilled the purposes of ili ereation. The corruptions that are inse parable from it were endured patiently so long as the necessities of the Government required the liberal and active support of very citizen; but the time has sow come when a radical reform is imperatively demanded. Judge Kelley's resolution may be taken as an indication that he will posh the true principles of revenne reform with energy duriog the present session, and the Tote of yesterday indicates that he can oom taacd a majority large enough tojlioomtlt the free-traders, who would reform the reve nue by imposing additional taxes on the peo ple of the United Slates for the' benefit of foreign manufacturers. ABOLITION OF NATAL GRADES. Although the President magnanimously sent ice-Admiral Porter's name into the Sou ate as a nominee for the position of Admiral, the House of Representatives is after hnn with a sharp stick, and it yesterday agreed, by a two thirds vote, to put on pisaage a bill abolishing the grale of Admiral, a proceed ing which will dispose most effectually of Porter's pretensions. The American navy abounds, to a groater extent than any other organization in the world, with officers of high rank whodrawlarge salaries without rendering useful service. General Logan said yester day that "with a pewon nd of only eight thou sand men in the navy, there were now 11G officers, with rank corresponding to those of general, lieutenant-general, major-general, and brigadier-general." He also remarked that "no such thing existed in any other navy," and he might have addod that no other people would tolerate suoh an oppres sive imposition. We are told time and agin, that we have scarcely a war-ship fit for ser vice, and yet we maintain more naval offi cers in prinoely grandeur greater than any other nation in the world. If these excessive emoluments were awarded only to real heroes, or to officers who have rendered long and efficient service, there would be comparatively little cause of complaint. But pay goes with rank, and rank has boon acquired in many instanoea by dint of stick ing to the navy as the barnacles stick to a ship, without rendering a particle of real ser vioe. A beginning towards the reformation of this gross abuse has been made by the raid against Porter; and now sinoe it has commenoed, it should be vigo rously followed up by reduoing the pay or by absolutely driving from the servioe dozens of high-salaried officers who have no legitimtta claims on the national gratitude, and who are now, and have been for years, totally useless appendages. Mk. McCrekrv, one of the Douiocratic Senators from Kentucky, gave the nation a foretaste of what it may expect from a com plete restoration of Democratic ascendancy, by a joint resolution which he offered in the Senate yesterday. He proposed that a com mittee should be appointed to inquire into the ownership of Arlington Heights, prepara tory to its restoration to the wife of Robert E. Lee, and not satisfied with a more return of the real estate, he wishes to have inquiries made in regard to the amount of rent the Government should pay for the occu pancy of the proporty to the wife of the man who made desperate efforts to destroy the republic. He also wishes to ascertain "the necessary means for re moving" the graves of Union soldiers now en the premises, and for learning the extent of Mrs. Lee's loss in Washington relios, so that the Government may be mulcted in vin dictive damages for the abstraction of such property. This is altogether the coolest proceeding yet commenoed, and it will furnish a fruitful subject for future agitation by the unrecon structed sympathizers who are anxious to exalt treason and humiliate loyalty in the counoils of the nation. A movement wa3 made in both houses of Congress yesterday to pave the way for the annexation of San Domingo by open legisla tion instead of the treaty process. Mr. Mor ton introduced in the Senate a resolution providing for the appointment of commis sioners to visit the sunny shores of our pro posed new sable sister, and to inquire into her extent, debt, resources, and the disposi tion of her people, while Mr. Banks offered a similar resolution in the House. The wife of the head of the White House said some years age that "Mr. Grant was a very stub born man," and he is now such a zealous advocate of the proposed aoqui sition that all the influence of the administration will be vigorously brought to bear in its support. If you want an office, gentle reader, write, say, or do something in favor of the acquisition of San Domingo. Those who wish to win special distinction should get up a monster meeting in favor of this project; while those who desire to have the gates of the kitchen cabinet forever closed against them have only to say that they can't, don't, or won't see the utility of buying this second-rate gem of the Antilles. Benatok Cattei.l btt finally determined to retire from political life, and will not be a candidate for re-election to the Senate, by reason of his failing health. This course on his part will be the occasion of universal re gret by all who know and appreciate his worth and usefulness in the Senate. THS FlKST COI.OKED MAN IN TUB HOITSR HOB. Joseph 11. Balncy, the colored member of the House of Representatives from the First Congressional district of South Carolina, and successor of Mr. Wnltteinore, ws yesterday sworn luto oillce, and took nis seat lathe hall of the House. lie is the first colored man who has held such a position, though not the first who has claimed It. He was born in Georgetown, D. C, la June, issi His parents were both slaves who purchased their own lreedoru. They removed to Charleston, S. C, where his father and Mr. lUiufv himself followed the occupation of barber. When young he bad no educational ail v ant asm, and ha has never attended a school in his life, but his thirst for knowledge was o great that by his own efforts he has acquired quite a respectable education. He married his wile in Philadelphia, and started te take refuge In this city during the excitement of the John Brown raid. For this offense, departing from the mate and re turning to it again, he was threatened with iat prlsonineat. In while la Charleston, he was compelled to help la the construction of the Confederate works, but be took the Brat opportunity to leave for the West Indies, where he remained until after the war. He returned to Charleston In lct, aud began business as a merchant, la 1S4S he was a member of the South Carolina Constitutional Convention, and afterwards of the State fceuate, where he was chairman of the Finance Committee, He Is a light mulatto, of me. dium height, with straight dark hair. on. hla era deullala being presented to the House, be took the iron-clad oath, and his first oftlclal act was to vole (or a resolution msvle by General Hauts reia'lve to 641 iX'UitDgO, NOTICES. Nots tbi Fact I A I.I, Ct.nniN(j HtfVKks. IlKKNKTT St CO., Tnwra Ha Li NO. MS M AHRRV flTRKFT, IIai.f-way bktwrkn Kikth and Hutu rtrikts, bKI.I, KVFRY ARTICI.R VNOSR A Full Guakamttrk THAT IT Caknot bk HononT Lowra Anvwhkkr Kiak. Will Task Uack Ooons, Attn RKFtWOTFIK MONKV, IK DlSSATIHFiBD. Inviting. Crippen A Mddock, dealers and im porters In fine groceries. No. 118 South Third street, below Chesnut street, have now in store an excel lent assortment of the finest quality of rfli kinds of fancy groceries, suitable for the holidays, such as finest Vthena Raisin, In whole, half, and quarter boxes; New Figs, Prunes, Grenoble Walnuts, Paper-shell Almonds, Pecan Nuts, Currants, Citron, I'iCBch and English Cheese, Sard I lies, Pears, Mush rooms, Core, Peaches, Tomatoes, Asparagus, Beans, Limes, Preserves, Jellies, Pickles, Sauces, and a general assortment of all goods pertaining to the business. Also the Quest quality of Butter in small packages cxtra One Floor expressly for family use. A Coi.n Srkms a Small Affair. Most people neglect it. Who minds It? Yet a Cold may turn to Consumption, and' then follows almost certain death. Take a Cold In time, then, that Is, take Dr. D. Jayue's Expectorant, the well-known standard remedy for Coughs, Colds, Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, and a'l Pulmonary Complaints, and your Cold will disappear, as well as all apprehension of darger. Sold by all Druggists. THK GpOTF.R A BAKElt SKWINO M ACIIIlOt COHPANT are selling both their Elaslio-Stltch and Improved Lock stitch Sewing Machines on very easy terms. Having both stitches, the prlvilego of exchange Is offered If not suited with first choice. Office No. 730 Cnesnot street. Bii.marps. Grand opening of the Keystone Bil liard Saloon, Northwest corner Vine and Eighth 6treets, to-morrow, December 14. Makki.ey A Stkwakt. Nickel Plated Fihr Horns and Musical Instru ments are now affected by our handsome Ore direc tors anil military bands. FOll CHRISTMAS. We desire to call the attention of the public to our . Fine Fiults, Nu's, and Delicacies Of every description, and to the fact that we are selling oar goods as low as possible. Call and see for yourselves before purchasing else where. E. BRADFORD CLARKE, SUCCESSOR TO SIMON COLTON & CLAUKK, S. W. Corner BROAD and WALNUT, 1 thstuUip PHILADELPHIA. JEWELRY ETC. 1124 CHESNUT STREET. 1124 SPECIAL NOTICE. We have now arranged for examination the largest and finest assortment we have ever offered of Diamonds, Watclien, lewelry, gilrer and Plated Wares', Pari Clocks and Jlronzett, i;nffllth and Vienna Fancy Good, SUITABLE FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS. Fresh importations of fine goods arriving daily. ROBBINS, CURK & DIDDLE, No. I 124 CHESNUT 8treet, 1213 2t PHILADELPHIA. BAILEY & CO., CHESNUT and TWELFTH. OPEN KVKltY EVENING TILL O O'CLOCK. 1213 tup feWINQ MACHINES. 1 II 12 WHEELER & WILSON BEWinu iriAcmrvK, For Sale on Easy Terms. TIO. S14 CHESNUT STREET. nm( PHILADELPHIA. CLOTHING. IT IS GETTING LATE IN THE SEASON! A WOr.PIN SEASON! OUR "fpIME OUR. I IME OUR IME TO laj in all tho Winter Clothes you want. Go to REAT rail OWN RE AT MroWN REAT IUroWN Ant see how cheap they are closing out ths INE rhhINTER if&TOCK. INE flf INTER JSTOSX. INE m INTER TOCK. Every Stitch is to be Sold! The immense Stock of Rca ly-made Qoo ls and of Piece Ooo'H ready to be vivU up is o He red At Prices far beljw those of Any other house in the city. Men at Philadelphia! BoTSof Philadelphia! Now is your opportunity! GREAT BK0WN HALT, 603 and C05 CHESNUT STREET. UNDER THE HOTEL -PHILADELPHIA: PA. riejant Business Suits $1500. XZcavy Winter Overcoati, $1900 All-wool. $1300 Also, just made up a lot of neat SIVIOKI3MO JAC1IDT3. No. 824 CHESNUT STREET. OVERSTOCKED, ANETO CLEAR IT OFF, Wo ZZave Determined TO Offer Our Goods at Such Prices AT WILL INSURE THEIR Speedy Clearance. Suits of Alt-wool Casslraere at IS ; too Kuhs of All-wool Casslmere at $U; hints of AU-wol CaasiuK-re at lis ; vau Suits of AU-wool Casslmere at 1 13 : Cost lis, and worth 120. Cost 115, aod worth tw. Cost 1B, and worth 19. Oust $15, and worth t'0. THESE GOODS ARB ALL OF TUB 15 o h t Material, Warranted far superior to any otheri in the cltv at doable ttie money. And all other goods A WAV DOWN liELO W any other Douse or hall la the car. Goods not satlsfactuif will be exchanged or money refunded. EVANS & LEACH, No. 628 MARKKT STREET, 13 Sthatultn PHILADELPHIA. MAOHINbRY. GRINDSTONE HACKERS FOR TRl'IXO f stone I tb (ton. No dust! No del' troa ,o t..r loue. tiKORGK O. HOAKI. b n ,ui No. 17 SuuU KlGli rKKN m birttiW Mow s y allow Is b HQ ALL, El ALL, "ALL, fJfBlbliGfflettSjSf J tlK0 ACHESTNUTST; 0S .aJZ&32ZL II O Ju X I EDWIN HALL, IVo. S South SECOND Street. INVITES ATTENTION TO HIS STOCK OF RICH BLACK SILKS, RICH COLORED 8ILK8. FA8HIONADLE DRESS GOODS, BROCHE AND BLANKET SHAWLS. fllLK CLOAKING VELVETS. 8ILK PLUSHES AND VELVETEENS, ASTRAKHAN AND BRAVER CLOTHS, CARACULLA CLOTHS, all colors. Tointe Lace and Applique Collar?, Valenciennes Collars, and Handkerchiefs to match, Thread and Linen Collars, Handkerchiefs in Fancy Boxen, Roman Sashes, Ties and Sash Ribbons, Kid, Bearer and Cloth Glovee, With a variety of other goods suitable for HOLIDAY GIFTS. N. B. We guarantee to Bell the same quality, ahade.'and style of Silks, Dress Goods, Tel vets, Shawls, etc., as low as any other house in Philadelphia. EDWIN HALL, No. 28 South SECOND St. EAVY REDUCTIOW. Grand Final Sale. Nos. 1012 and 1014 CHESNUT Street. J. IV1. HAFLEICH'S Stock Still Further Reduced in Prices. Must be closed out immediately without regard to cost or value. Prices Fixed for the week commencing monday, December 12, Are so low that a perfect clearing out is expected. Purchasers will be astonished at the LOW PRICES AND GREAT BARGAINS. JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE. HOLIDAY GOODS. J. E. CALDWELL & CO., JEWELLERS, No. 902 CHESNUT Street, Openth's day a large invoice of Pink Coral Jewelry or Newest Deaigog, just arrived from Naples. Tuey will also open on Monday next an invoice of English Fancy Goods. Including a fresh supply of ladies' Furnished Work Baskets. Tbelr stock of PARIS AND VIENNA NOVELTIES Superior to that of any previous season. CHRISTMAS GOODS, I Gold, Silver, Bronze, Crystal, Leather, Wood, Etc. Etc., AT PEICES SUITED TO THE TIKES. n st tup HOLIDAY COODS. HOLIDAY GOODS. Spring Hcrses, Rocking Horses, Children's Carriages, BOY' SLED', WAG0Pf VELOCIPEDES, Etc. Etc. H. J. 8 HILL, Factory, No. 226 rOCK Street, U9 4p B SLOW EXCHANGE. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. WATCHIS, JEWELRY, DIAMONDS, Sterling Silver Ware, MUSICAL B0XE3, CLOCKS, ETC. . WILSON & STELLWAGEN, No. 102H rilEKM T STREET, 19 lit ip ' rU I.ADKLPaiA. GIFTS. DRY GOODS. JJSEFUL PRESENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. JOHN Y. THOMAS, 405 and 407 N. SECOND St., Invites an examination of his large stock of SILKS and DKKS3 UO0D8 In every variety and design. POJNTE, LACES, SETS, POINTK APPLIQUE, COLlVr.1, VALENCIENNES, TI1KEAD, Hdkfs., Linen, Hem-stitcb, Embroidered, and Silk, Roman Sashes and Ties, Fancy Silk Scarfs aud Ties, India Scarfs. GLOVES Kid, Beaver, Cloth and Fanoy. VELVETS. Ladles' Cloaklnars, Plashes, Velveteens. CLOTIIS, CASSIMERES, VESITN'US, ETO. The entire stock is offered at prices to Insure 9 84 BtutMpSm RAPID SALES. BLACK SILKS. AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT NOW OrEN AT THE LOWEST PRICES. PERKINS & CO., 9 Boufll NINTH gtreet 9 13 tuthsRnUp PHILADELPHIA, ORGANS. EAS0N & IfAMLLV ORGAN CO. The CABINET ORGANS made by this Company are of such nblvenal reputation, not only through out America hat also in Europe, and are so gene rally the ACKNOWLEDGED STANDARD OH" EXCELLENCE amoag Instruments of the class, that ten need to be assured of their superiority. PRICES REDUCED, OCTOBER, 1ST0, FROM 150 to f 10. A NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, with full Information, and TESTIMONY CIHCULAJt, will bo sent free to any one desiring them. GOULD k FISCHER, No. 923 CHESNUT Street, J. E. GOULD. PHILADELPHIA. Wm, Q. FIHCHEB. H 18 13t 4p DREXEL & CO., No. 34 SOUTH THIRD STREET, American and 1'orelgn Hanker, DRAWS EXCHANGE ON LONDON AND PRIS. OPAL CITIES OF EUROPE. DEALERS IN Government and Railroad Securities, hrenl, Winthrop Co., Zrr, Harjes A Co., M(J. lii WJ biret. No. I Uaa Scribe, New Xori. (aril.
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