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;
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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.
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