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TttE DAILY EVKMlG TJ&LKGKAPll VHlhADElA'lilL, TUESDAY, DtiOflNlrttf it 27, 1870.
THE SAN DOMINGO QUARREL.
Vp Wr Betweva the Prculrfeat nad Main
A ItnBTofnl Neaatarlal nebMe-Tke Poll
Steal Kraalta at Pre1na the mm Uanloca
Jab Kvlntln la the Repabllcaa Party
FaraPT Ketlrea la llaaat-The 3eorla
Klertlan Cnmeron'a mianlaa Month a Failure
No Cabinet Change Prabable at Present.
'rem Our 0cn Cvrrtapowirnt,
Washington, Dec. 21, 1870.
Tie week just closed will be marked as one
the most memorable of Grant's adminis
tration. It bas made the breach between the
President and some of the ablest and most influ
ential members of his party not only tangible
nnOl positive, but to all appearances irreconci
lable. The war with Sumner partakes of the
1 ntenscst type of bitterness, and it has made
ftiany hitherto neutrals take their bearings and
declare ior or against the coercive policy of the
President. The disorganization in the Senate,
"under the lead of Sumner, Patterson, and
JSchnrz, and soon to be imitated in the House by
Varnsworth, Logan, and others, is not inspired
o much by hostility to the acquisition of San
Domingo as by the strange and imperious test
of political fidelity made by the administration.
No Senator would have quarrelled with the Pro
aident because he proposed and advised the
annexation of San Domingo ; but the
ablest and most respected Republican
Senators feel compelled to resist a measure that
looks to the acquisition of territory by a vio
lent .policy that ignores the Senate as part of
the treaty-making power. President Grant
urged the ratification of the treaty annexing
San Domingo during the last session. He went
vcn so far as to call upon Senators at their
rooms, and to lobby with them at the Capitol,
to persuade them to support the measure. But
After the fullest investigation of the subject the
Scnato rejected the treaty, and there it was
supposed the effort would end. It was then
that 'Butler's peculiar statesmanship came into
plajr. lie shines most when there is no regular
or honest way of attaining a desired end, and
he promptly came to the relief of defunct San
Domingo. He found a precedent in the violent
action of the Democratic party in the annexa
tion of Texas, and he spawned the resolution
of annexation, whereby a two-thirds vote in the
Senate was obviated. In an evil moment
the President accepted the Butler pro
gramme, and thereby made a most dangerous
assault upon the prerogative of the Seuate.
That such men as Sumner, Ferry, Buckingham,
8ehnrz, Trumbull, Carpenter and others should
feel like resenting such an attempt at usurpa
tion was most natural, and Sumner would not
tolerate even for a moment the invasion of tbo
powers of the Senate. The preliminary struggle
came oil on Morton's resolution for a roving
commission to inquire into the people, resource,
climate, etc., of the proposed purchase a
measure free from grave objections, but Sumner
accepted the skirmish as the beginning of the
grand battle, and the debate developed some
most disgraceful scenes. Chandler and Conk
ling were the leaders of the crusade against
. Sumner, and the latter showed great aptness in
imitating the arrogance and buffoonery of tuo
former. Insolent threats were made on the floor
of the Senate that Sumner would be forced to
-vacate the chairmanship of the Committee on
foreign Relations a position he has held for
ten years and the most disgusting personalities
"-were indulged in by some of the Senators. After
Senatorial brawl lasting until daylight, the
VTe60lution was passed with but a few dissenting
t-votes.
The vote on Morion's resolution has been
-proclaimed as a great administration victory;
Ijut all intelligent observers well know that it is
"but the beginning of a political storm of fearful
magnitude and power, and an organized oppo
sition to the administration inside of the Repub
lican party is the substantial result of the vic
tory which such men as Chandler, Butler,
Cameron, etc., swagger about so much.
Whether San Domingo, with its semi-savaga
p oplc, its internal revolutions, and its un
it uown and unestimated debt, should be made
pa rt of our territory, is not the question. It
mi vy or may not be wise to annex the island and
giT e it the rights of a Territory, but the statc3
mei i of the Republican party will not consent
to . annexation in any other way than pro
vide i y the Constitution and the laws. The
Senai e Is a co-ordinate branch of the treaty
makh fi power, and it could as well surrender
its po ver over legislation as to surrender its
power ver treaties. The President recognized
the rlgl its of the Seuate in the attempt to re
ceive S n Domingo by treaty, but when that
failed, I w bas been misled by the known aud
notoriout ' "jobbers" of Congress the Camerous
and Chai tdlers of the Senate, and the Butlers
of the Ho. oe to invade the prerogatives ot the
Senate and annex the island in defiance of the
constitutioi power of the Senate. This has
made open implacable war between the
President an d Sumner, and has estranged many
of the beet m n from the President. All disin
terested and dispassionate men say that S an
Domingo cann ot be bo important to the admin
istration or to . '-he country as a uuited Republi -can
party, and At Is a sad misfortune that the
President has m t heeded the slneere counsels
of sincere and ii telligent men. The effort to
acquire San Domt togo in so violent a manner
but etrengthens tl te numerous imputations of
speculation and fi ud in the purchase. None
implicate the Presu lent in speculations, but it is
accepted on all sides that the men about him who
are forclsy the pre 'ject must have something
more than j'atrlotlc n otives to drive the admin
istration Into a bitter war with its own friend.
Experienced pollticla.is, who have observed
events here far maBy yars, regard the San Do
mingo schema as but a repetition of the Lecoinp
ton scheme f-.Tiucb.anan. It hopelessly divided
the Democratic party and plunged it into des
pair and dofeait, and the 8 tn Domingo rupture
certainly promi quite as jnuch for Grant and
Republicanism. X-ntil the .Issue was made in
the Senate this eek th discontent was smoth
ered, and with careit might have slumbered for
months to cou e, oTven until some opportune
occasion opened the way for reconciliation; but
now the war iu been causelessly forced by the
President, a d It seems impossible to eflect a
reconclllatio.-
Fortunately CoKijress adjunimed just after the
rupture in the Senate, or Bxmner would have
been deposed in ' ne Leat of tka' quarrel, and an
open and uneon trollable revolution thus inau
gurated in the Uei Chilean ranks. Even Morton
was alarmed at tlV 'torra he ha raised, aud
was compelled to dls. w the madnei of Conk
ling and Chandler; an 4 it ii probable that when
the Senators return on the' 4th proximo the re
moval of Sumner will m attempted. 8huld
he lie displaced, Patters. nd Schurz would
follow, and thenceforth the administration
would be f useless minority in the Senate.
But even If 111084 conciliatory counsels pre
vail now, the u"4imw doranization of the
Uernblican party ot the Senate cannot be
verted if the San lM-oungo feteme 1 ,UH
prosed by the administration. It cannot be I
acquired by the Butler fraud of a Congressional
resolution, thus Ignoring the Senate as part of
the treaty-making power, without a direct issue
between the President and nearly every Senator
who is recognized by the country as a states
man. Can the administration afford such an
issue? The speculators and jobbers of Congress
will say that it can; but the statesmen, the in
dependent press, and the people will answer
that such an issue involves utter destruction to
Republicanism.
Colonel Forney has been placed in a most
unpleasant position by this San Domingo war.
lie was required to attack Sumner and his sup
porter in the Chronicle. This was the last
feather on the camel's back. To make such a
war and live on the husks of Washington, while
the admlnlstrat'on don't trouble itself to pay his
advertising bills, was too much; and Forney
abdicated at last. Visions of Cabinet portfolios
had previously .vanished, and as the war upon old
friendships which was demanded, all for nothing
and find himself, was more than Forney could
bear, he has retired. He has not quarrelled with
Grant, as has been alleged in some quarters,
but he has at last realized what his friends have
long since known, that he who grinds adminis
tration organs gain nothing in power.reputatlon,
or purse. So Forney goes back to Philadelphia
to make an effort of years to redeem what he
has lost by a few months of pitiable sycophancy
to Camcronism. He would now be independent
if he could, but to attempt it would be like
mockery, and ho must wait patiently and bow
submissively until some new political regenera
tion takes place.
The Georgia election has defied all adminis
trative efforts, and of course belied all of Came
ron's promises. Every facility was afforded to
enable the Republicans to win. Cameron went
down there to perfect the leaders in the trickery
of elections, and returned with positive promise
of victor) ; but the Democrats have swept the
State, and the last hope of Republicanism in
Georgia is dissipated. Akcrman cannot go to
the Senate, and at present no immediato Cabi
net changes are contemplated, but no one can
guess what a day may bring forth. Cameron
and Fornev now both advise against any Cabi
net ollicer from Pennsylvania, because theyave
given up the hope of controlling it, and as they
are the only advisers the President has from
your State, they will doubtless prevail for the
present. After the holidays there may bo a
new deal, but improvement in the present con
dition of political affairs is not probable.
CITY 1 HTBLL1UC?I(JU.
CHRISTMAS.
How the Day was O Interred In the City.
Yesterday passed off as pleasantly as any
Christmas for several years back indeed, the
order and decorum observed during the hours
called Christmas Day were the subject of com
ment not only by our citizens, but at police
headquarters, which but a few years back at
the closing hours of the day were filled with
cases of crime of every grade in the calendar.
The city is to be congratulated upon the general
quiet which reigned yesterday. But few men
with tangled legs and displaying a propensity
to prop up dead walls and lamp-posts were upon
the streets. Although there were large crowds
upon the prominent thoroughfares, particularly
in the afternoon, there was no noise and no
confusion.
Christmas eve was specially unlike to Christ
mas eves of years gone by. " On Eighth street
the difference was well marked. Then you got
mashed in no yelling, jostling throngs saw no
women tcssed in the air, beheld no hats doused
in the gutters or coats ripped from tail to collar.
A large posse ot policemen nneu tne tnorougu
fare, and an order having been issued to arrest
all masqueraders or horn blowers, their duties
were very light.
The churches were closed, the religious cere
monies having been performed on Sunday,
when all were filled. The new Church of the
Incarnation, at Broad and Jefferson streets, and
the new chapel of the Calvary Presbyterian
Church, on Locust street, above Fifteenth, were
dedicated in the morning with appropriate and
solemn exercises.
RErOUTORUU BANQUET.
The second annual banquet of the reporters
of Philadelphia came off lastnight at the Ameri
can Hotel, opposite the State House, and was,
without exception, the finest it has ever been
our pleasure to attend. Out of the fraternity
of reporters, numbering some thirty odd, there
were at least twenty-seven present. These gen
tlemen, prior to entering the banqueting hall,
were hospitably entertaiued by Mr. Charles
McShanc, the gentlemanly superintendent of
the hotel, in the reading-room of that large esta
blishment. At 'J o clock the repertorial corps
marched in couples to the festive board, which
excelled anything of the kind ever before
attempted. The table was loaded down with
the good things of this life, and it is unneces
sary to say that full justice was done on the
occasion. The bill of fare iucluded all the deli
cacies of the season, and game of all kinds was
in abundance. In preparing the bill of fare
Mr. Hewllngs, the proprietor of the hotel, had
called to his aid the best cooks in the city, and
the result of their labors was shown in the
splendid banquet spread before the newspaper
men last nignt. ine taoie presented an artistic
appearance, and the decorations were of an
attractive and handsome character. Baskets of
(lowers, pyramids of macaroni, oranges, etc.,
added to the embellishment of the festive board.
Mr. Joseph L. Fortescuc, one of the oldest report
ers in Philadelphia, presided at the table. At
the word of command from this gentleman the
company proceeded to partake of the good
things set before them. At about ten o clock
the eatables were removed, and then the
"champy," which was on hand in large quanti
ties, uiuu-ni, miu requisition, ana a season
oi merriment, epeecn-makin j, etc., was com
menceu. ine ionowmg sentiments were pro
posed and responded to by the gentlemen
named: I
Philadelphia Journalism Response by Charles C,
Wilson.
our Employers May our Efforts always Conduce
to their Financial Welfare Response by Lawience
Reporting as a Science Its Triumphs and Its
Drawbacks Response by William J. Jones.
Bohemians and Bores The Parasites of the Press
Response by William 11. l'lslier.
our Salaries May they never Decrease Response
by llujrh A. Mullen, Jr.
our Pens and Pencils May they never Fail Us
rtefponse oy j. r. ienuer.
Our Wives and sweethearts Response by T. E,
Ilarkins.
Midnight Watches Response by William F. Small.
" Die irui uesree Kesponse by b., M. llaaael
bach. ii
The city of Philadelphia, its commerce, etc..
were toasted, aud impromptu speeches were
made by the chairman, George Plerrie, and
other irentlemeu. Thomas E. Ilarkins and
otter members of the press delighted the assem
blage witu song, anu tne testivities were con
tinued until about 1 o'clock this morning, at
which hour the company dispersed, highly
pleused with the evening's enjoyment. The
affair passed off pleasantly to all concerned,
and it was such an occasion as tended to in
crease the brotherly feeling already existing
among the knights of the quill. To the com
mittee of arrangements Joseph H. Paist,
Joseph L. Fortescue, Edward J. Swurtz, and Rob
ert A. Welsh great credit is due, for they
aided materially in adding success to the affair.
Before adjounring, the following-named gentle
men were appointed a committee ot arrange
ments for next year: Thomas E. Ilarkins,
Alexander J. McCleary, and William II. Fiiher.
FeOISN Oteb.' The Schuylkill, from the am
up to the Wiskahickon, is frozen over, and the
ice is in t plb.ndid condition for katiD,
rnoBABi.n Homicide A Lad 8hot by a
Private Watciim an. On Sunday afternoon a
lad named George U. Furey, whose parents re
sido on Wharton street, above Front, was shot
by Frank McGaughran, who is in the employ of
.Mori is tV v o., ns private watenman, at their
coal wharf, foot of Dickerson street, First ward.
Unruly boys have frequently congregated on
this wharf and in the neighborhood thereof, on
Sunday afternoons, to indulge in throwing
stones at each other, thereby annoying the
watchman nnd other peaceably-disposed citi
zens, it is said that on former occasions of
these "stone fights," the watchman threatened
to Ehoot some of the boys if they did not desist,
but none of them seemed to pay any hoed to
him.
On Sunday afternoon a terrific fight took
place among the boys, and stones Hew in all
directions. The private watchman was assailed,
and lie procured his pistol, a largo navy re
volver, and, it is said, fired one or two shots in
the air to intimidate the boys, but they con
tinued in their reckless conduct, and annoyed
him more than ever. lie fired a random shot
at the crowd, and the ball took effect in the left
temple of the lad Furey. It passed downward,
and lot'ged somewhere in his head.
The wounded boy was nearly two hundred
yards distant when ku rccolvcd the wound.
Whether he was engaged in throwing stones at
the time he was shot was not definitely ascer
tained. He was removed to his home. The
physician docs not entertain much hope for the
recovery of the lad. McGanghran was taken
into custody and locked up in the Second Dis
trict Station-house. Yesterday he had a hear
ing before Alderman Kerr, when he was identi
fied by William Bowers, Francis Pidgcon,
Charles Jones, and John Hollman as having
shot from four to six times. Physicians also
testified to the critical condition of Furey. The
firisoner was then committed for a further hear
ng on Thursday next.
The Paid Fire Bim.. A stated meeting of
the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Fire
Department was held last evening in the Hall
of the Fire Association, Fifth and North streets.
Vice-President James McCaully occupied the
chair.
A resolution was unanimously adopted re
questing the Mayor to veto the Paid Fire De
part men t bill, and a committee was appointed
to wait upon the Mayor and to convey to him
the sense ot tne meeting, tne committee con
sists of John T. Watson, of the West Philadcl
Dbia Hose: Samuel B. Savin, of the Northern
Liberty Engine; Joseph Vanosten, of the Liberty
Engine, of Holmesburg; George Thomson, of
the tiooa intent nose, nna .Mr. fnuitz, or ine
Marlon liose.
In this connection we might here state that
at the fire at Trenton avenue and Dauphin
streets, on Sunday morning last, a fireman's
riot took place, during which several persons
were Injured. ine police mterlereu to pre
serve the peace, and they were attacked and
pretty roughly handled." Being reinforced
they overpowered the- disorderly characters,
and succeeded In making a few arrests. The
prisoners were held to bail to answer.
The City Ice-boats went into service on the
23d inst. No. !i, Captain Schellinger, went
down the Delaware on Friday last and found
considerable ice making in the river below. She
went down again on the 20th, taking in to,
from off Wilmington creek, the bark John E.
Chase, hence for Antwerp, and took her to New
Castle piers. She is slightly cut by ice. Off
New Castle found tlie schooners El wood Doran
and West Wind in the drifting ice and brought
them up to the city. She weut down again this
mornirig as far as the lower end of Tinicum
Island, and found the river full of drifting ice
from four to five inches thick.
Ice-boat No. 1, Captain Mason, went around
to the Schuylkill on the 25th inst., and found
the river frozen over with ice two inches thick,
which she cut adrift. The same day she towed
the British ship Peaearch from Kaighn's Point
to Greenwich Point. Yesterday she went to the
Schuylkill again, and found the river frozen
over with ice from two to four inches thick,
and, after setting this adrift as far as Gibbons'
Point, returned to her wharf at 5 P. M.
Cuuistmas Festival. TueW'est Arch 8troe
Presbyterian Church Sabbath-school celebrated
Christmas in a becoming manner, last evening,
with a festival. Two beautiful and handsomely
dressed trees occupied the east end of the
school-room, while other portions were tas
tily adorned with evergreens and wreaths.
The school children were out in their strength,
clad in their pretty styles, and their glad faces
and sparkling eves made up a scene attractive
and inspiring. The music was fine, and the
speeches of Rev. Dr. Willits and Abraham Mar
tin, Esq., the oldest and most devoted Sabbath
school worker of our eitj', full of instruction
and amusement. The appearance of Santa Claus
through the skylight, with his load of sugar
plums, created much merriment. During the
evening several presents were made, and at a
seasonable hour the festivities closed with the
grand old doxology, "Praise God from whom
all blessings flow," and piayerlby the pastor. The
greater portion of that rapidly growing congre
gation participated in the festival.
Runaways A Driver 8erioi'8ly Inji'red.
About 8 o'clock last evening a pair of horses
attached to a cab took fright at Thirteenth and
Jefferson streets, and dashed off at a fearful
speed. The driver, Mr. Peter Eaver, was thrown
from his seat and sustained serious injuries.
His bead came in contact with the curbstone
and his skull was fractured. One ear was almost
severed from his head, and besides he received
severe internal injuries. The sufferer was car
ried into a house In the neighborhood, where a
physician was summoned, after which he was
removed to his home. It is doubtful whether
he will recover. The team belonged to Stod
dart, Thomas & Brothers.
This morning a horse attached to a wagon
took fright at Fifth and Walnut streets and
dashed off. After runniBg two squares the ani
mal fell and sustained injuries of a character
which may requirejts being put to death.
Triflins Fires. About five o'clock yester
day afternoon a slight fire occurred at the resi
dence of J. L. McGrath, No. 519 S. Eighteenth
street. The flames were extinguished by Officer
Flaherty.
About half-past ten o'clock last night a framS
storehouse in the yard attached to the Philadel
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad depot
was partially destroyed by fire. The flames
were extinguished without any alarm having
been 60unUed.
Acknowledgments The widow of the late
Captain Christian desires us to acknowledge in
her behalf the receipt of the following contribu
tions in aid of her family: From F., 10; A. II.
G., 5; L. A. G., $5; E. R. T., $5; A. E. K., t'3;
G. C. Carson & Co., 10; Georere Sheppard, to;
Peter Deacan, $5; Captain William Mundy, t5;
E. T., tl. Total, t53. , "
Christmas Celebration. The St. Stephen's
Mission Church, worhipping in the Hall of
Courtland Sauuder's College, had a grand
Christmas festival for their Sabbath School.
Rev. Dr. Rudder said that of the presents for
President Saunders, one "of the Rroup, Rogers'
"Foundling," was intended to be suggestive,
and that if he were a foundling he would like to
be left at the Doctor's door.
Fatal Accident. On Saturday last, William
J. Kerr, an engineer in the employ of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, fell from his engine
and was run over and killed. Deceased was
aged thirty-five years and resided at No. 1400
Bainbridge street. The accident occurred near
the West Philadelphia depot.
A slight fire occurred in the forecastle of
the steamer Roman at 7 o'clock last evening.
The Hope and Hibernla engines were prompt
with their services, and the fire was extin
guished with little damage.
About 11 o'clock yesterday morning there was
a flight fire at No. 613 N. Thirteenth street.
Uissing John McLees, aged fourteen years,
whose parents reside at No. 113 Otter street.
Sixteenth ward, has been missing since October
14. He has been In the habit of leaving home
for a few days at a time, but he has not been
mu ui un (uvti tiatc. in riiargej
tear under tie rig st ear. I
CONDENSED.
John Hanlon Condemned to Death
Bis Death Warrant Head to him
by Sheriff Leeds February 1st
Fixed for the Execution His
Total Indifference to his Fate
His Interview -with
the Sheriff, Etc.
The next to the last act in the case of John
Hanlon, convicted of the murder of little Mary
Mohrmann, was performed this morning in his
cell at Moyamensing Prison, in the presence of
Sheriff Leeds, his connsel, and two or three
other gentlemen whose official duties called
tbem thither, the Sheriff determining that this
solemn act should take place in the presence of
as few people as tle circumstances rendered
necessary. It was conveying, in an official
shape, the Information to Hanlon that the date
of his execution had been fixed by Governor
Geary for Feburary 1, 1871. Never have we
seen a man in the same position, and we have
seen many, who was so indifferent to the dread
ful announcement that he was to suffer the full
penalty of his crime by being "hanged by the
neck until dend;" but more of that anon.
Yesterday William R. Leeds, High Sheriff of
Philadelphia, received from the Secretary of
the Commonwealth the death warrant. He
immediately notified his counsel, Hon. Charles
Gilpin, that the document would be served on
the condemned man this morning. At a few
minutes past 11 o'clock, the Sheriff, Mr. Gilpin,
and two representatives of the afternoon press,
one of whom was the reporter of Tnu Even
ing TELEORArn, left the office of Mr. Gilpin
and arrived at the Moyamensing Prison a few
minutes after that hour. They were received
at the gate of the prison by Superintendent Wil
liam C. Perkins, who escorted them to his
headquarters.
On inquiry, it was ascertained by the Sheriff
that the two Mrs. Kelly, sisters of Haulon,
were in consultation with him. The superin
tendent then notified these ladles of what was
to transpire, and they adjourned to the Warden's
office.
The party, consisting of Sheriff Leeds, Coun
sellor Gilpin, Superintendent Perkins. P. E.
Carroll, Esq., junior counsel for Hanlon, and
the representatives of the press, proceeded to
the condemned cell, that occupied by Probst,
Wlnnemore, and Williams. The door was
opened, and the party entered. At the time,
Hanlon, dressed in the prison garb, was stand
ing, legs crossed and thumbs tucked in too
armholes of his vest, leaning against a small
table, the most unconcerned of all those there
assembled. His indifference struck those who
had witnessed such scenes previously as being
of the most remarkable character. There was
no emotion whatever on his Introduction to
Sheriff Leeds by Superintendent Perkins.
It was undoubtedly a surprise to him, as sub
sequent facts will develop, but, in our opinion,
it would have made no difference in him, as he
is undoubtedly the most firm-nerved man we
have ever seen under similar circumstances.
He had a quid of tobacco in his mouth, aud on
being introduced turned around and walked to
a bucket in the front of his room, into which he
spat before be received the extended hand of
the Sheriff, remarking that he had shaken his
hand prior. (This is accounted for from the
fact that the Sheriff was the first to enter the
cell, and Mr. Perkins the last.)
Sheriff Leeds then stated to Hanlon that he
had received his death-warrant from Governor
Geary, which would be read by Mr. Gilpin.
Mr. Gilpin then read the warrant, which is
couched in tue touowing language:
Till: DEATH WARRANT.
remmvleania, n.:
(Sinned) lonN W. Gkakv.
In the name and by the authority of the C'ommon-
weaitn oi rennsyivanm, aonn v. u-eary, uovernor
of the said Commonwealth,
To William It. Leeds, Esq., High Sheriff of the
city and county of Philadelphia, sen la (tteettnu-
Wherea, At a Court of Ovtr and Terminer and
OeneralJall Delivery held at Philadelphia in and
for the city and county of Philadelphia, in this Com
monwealth, at October term, A. D. 18T0, a certain
John iiauion, anas unaries is. Harris, was tried on
an indictment for the crime of murder, and on the
17th day of November. A. D. 1870, found guilty of
murder in the first degree, and was thereupon ou
the 10th day of December, A. I). 1S70, sentenced by
tne sunt court: 'mat jonn iiauion, anas uimries K.
Harris, the prisoner at tnu bar, be taken from hence
to the jail of the county of Philadelphia, from
whence he came, and from thence to the place of
execution, and tnat ne be tnere nangea by the neck
until he is dead.
Aoip, therefore, This Is to authorize and require
you, the said William K. Leeds, High Sheriff of the
City and County of Philadelphia, as aforesaid, to
cause the sentence of the said Court of Oyer and
Terminer ana uenerai iau uenvery to De executed
upon the said John Hanlon, alias Charles Hanlon,
alias Charles E. Harris, between the hours of lo
o clock in the forenoon and So clock in the after
noon of Wednesday, the 1st day of February, Anno
Domini one thousand eiirht hundred and seventy-
one, in the manner directed by tho seventy-firth sec
tion oi tne act oi tne uenerai Assemoiy or tnts com
monwealth, approved the thirty-flrst day of March.
A. I). one thousand eight hundred and sixty, enti
tled "An act to consolidate, revise, and amend the
penal laws of thisj Commonwealth relating to penal
proceedings and hearings, and for so doing this shall
be your sufficient warrant,
(liven under my band and the great seal of this
State, at 11 arrisburar. this twenty-fourth day of He.
cember, lu tho year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and seventy, and the Commonwealth the
ninety-uitn.
Uy the tiovernor. F. Jordav,
Secretary oi iue commonwealth.
During the reading of this document Hanlon
observed the samo indifferent air which was
manifest on the entrance of the party to the
cell. Two or three times did he walk to his
spittoon and spit in it, only to resume the
same position of nonchalance as spoken of
heretofore.
On the conclusion of the reading Mr. Gilpin
remarked, "John, that is the death-warrant of
the Governor, fixing your day of execution."
Hanlon, alter contemplating Mr. Gilpin some
seconds "That'B tho 1st of February;" and
after a lapse of a few more seconds, be nttered
strongly and in an argumentative manner,
"Why, that's less than thirty days."
Sheriff Leeds It's a little lees than fire
weeks
Hanlon Why, but, they always allow thirty
dajB?
Sheriff Leeds It's over thirty days.
Hanlon But they always allow thirty days
after a man has been
(He did not complete the sentence, but evi
dently intended those present to understand
from the dale of conviction.)
Sheriff Leeds Ho you have all the comforts
you want ?
Hanlon Oh, yes! I have all that.
Superintendent Perkins then explained that
be was in his custody until the day of the exe
cution, when he handed him over to the Sheriff.
Hanlon (to Sheriff Leeds) What do you mean
when you asked me if I had all I wanted ?
Sheriff Leeds I mean all you eat, el
Hanlon Ob, yes ! all that.
Sheriff Leeds I am desirous that you shall
receive all the comforts you want.
Hanlon-.Well, I want my wife to see me
every day in the cell. She only is allowed here
now once a week.
Mr. Perkins Tnat' with the Inspectors. The
rule6 only allow her to come once in ten days,'
but they have yielded to once a week and, I
don't think tbey will permit her any oftener.
Hanlon I only want her. I don't want any
body else to come in here that often, and I
think they might grant me the same privilege
as they granted Eaton and Twltchell. Their
friends called on them every day, and were ad
mitted to their cells.
Mr. Perkins You are mistaken.
J I anion No, I am not. I know.
Mr. Perkins Well, that matter rests with the
Inspectors.
Hanlon I don't ask too much. They allowed
Eaton s friends to Bee him daily.
Sheriff Leeds Well, I'll speak to the In
spectors about your want.
Mr. Perkins You see your relatives as eften
as any of the others who have been condemned
to death.
Hanlon (angrily) No, I con t.
Mr. Perkins Its, you do.
Hati'ior Why, you wouldn't allow my sisters
to come in this morning.
Mr. Carroll (his counsel) -i no lwitetieu mat
ter settled that. Twitehclt committed suicide,
you know.
Hanlon scornfully J m no l witcncii; i in noi
committing suicide.
Sheriff Leeds I'll see the Inspectors about
the matter.
A lull then ensued, during which Hanlon
maintained the same indifference, only varying
his position occasionally, in order to spit out
the tobacco juice which had collected since
he had spat.
Finally, Sheriff Leeds broke the silence, re
marking, "Well, John, that's a short time for
you to prepare for death."
Hanlon Oh! that's plcntv of time. All I ask
is that I can have my wife in here every day.
Superintendent Perkins then explained that
every precaution was being taken to prevent a
repetition of the finale- attending Gcorgo
Twltchell, and that the friends of Hanlon were
allowed, whenever they called, to speak to him
through the grated door.
After waiting a few minutes the party left
Hanlon, be shaking each by the hand in turn.
We then learned' that the condemned man hw
been extended all the privileges allowed by the
rules of the institution. No food or anything else is
permitted to be communicated to him by his friends
or re'atlves. Everything is first given to the prison
wardens, and if, aftxr examination, found tolerable,
it is given him. Fatacr Barry, of the Church of the
Annunciation, visits him almost da ly, and religions
ceremonies in the catholic faith are performed.
Hanlon, since his confinement, has engaged him
self principally In reading, but he has taken siifll
eW'nt time to cut "John Hanlon" and "Charles
Harris" in bold letters npon the sill of his window.
The following is the law with reference to the
parties wbo shall be admitted to witness execu
tions, which Sheriff Leeds intends to carry out
to its full meaning:
Whenever hereafter any person shall be con
demned to suffer death by hanging, for any crime
of which he shall have been convicted, the said
punishment shall be indicted npon him within fie
walls oryard of the jail of the county la which he
shall have been convicted ; it shall be the duty of the
Sheriff or Coroner of the said eounty to attend and
be present at such execution, to which he Bliall in
vito the presence of a physician, the
District Attorney of the county, and
twelve reputable citizens, who shall be
selected by the Sheriff; and the said Sheriff shall, at
the request of the criminal, permit such mlnt&tcrs
of the Gospel, not exceeding two, as he may name,
and any of his Immediate relatives, together with
such officers of the prison and such of the sheriff's
deputies as the said Sheriff or Coroner In his dis
cretion may think It expedient to have present, and
it shall be only permitted to the persons above
designated to witness the said execut'on; provided
that no person nnder age shall be permitted on any
account to witness the same.
Opening of the New Mnnerc iior Hall.
The new and elegant hall of the Ma-nncrchor
Society, nt the corner of Franklin and Coates
streets, was opened last evening with appro
priate ceremonies. Several welcoming songs
nnd choruses were sung by the society, and au
appropriate inaugural address was delivered In
German by the President, C. II. Camp, Esq. An
address in English was delivered by Dr. Gross,
in wnlcn the career of the -Ma'nnerchor society
was brfelly reviewed, and the members compli
mented upon their removal to such beautiful and
comfortable new qnarters. The festivities of
the occasion wound up with a dance, and tho
large company dispersed well pleased with the
whole affair.
The new Ma-nnerchor Hall Is a substantial
three-story brick building with a large hall and
a garden attached. Tho whole of the main
building will be devoted to the uses of the mem
bers of the society, and it is fitted up in very
elegant and comfortable style as a club house.
Cpon tho first floor are a ladles' parlor, a reading-room,
committee-room, a dining-room, and
kitchen. Upon the second floor are a rehearsal
room, a card-room, and a bar. The third floor
is fitted up as a billiaid-room. The rear build
ing contains ladies' and gentlemen's dressing
rooms. 1 he large hall, which is connected with the
main editlce by a passage-way, has upon the
first floor a fine dining-room and bar. The
second floor is fitted up as a dancing hall, and
with a stage for dramatic performances. This
part of the establishment is arranged so that it
can bo rented out for balls, parties, concerts,
and theatrical entertainments, while the main
building will boused exclusively by the society.
The whole building Is fitted up in a style that
docs credit to the M.eimerchor Society and the
building committee, which Is composed of the
following gentlemen: C. H. Camp. Lawrence
Herbert, C. Weikenmcyer, aud M. Bayers
dorfer. The following gentlemen are a committee
upon theatricals, and the state was erected and
decorated under their superintendence: C. M.
Banmann, C. Relss and M. Brickmann. The
Ma-nnerchoir will ho'd its anulversary on the
13th of January, when a more than usually
attractive entertainment will be given. The
first dramatic performance of the season will be
given on January tith.
Unprovoked Assaults. Matthew Hope was
taken into custody on Sunday, upon the eharge
of having committed an unprovoked assault
and battery npon Mrs. Holloway, at Thirteenth
and Shippen streets. The prisoner had a hear
ing before Alderman Collins, and was com
mitted for trial.
Zachariah Conway is the name of an Indi
vidual who Indulged in the "ardent' to too
great an extent yesterday. He took his stand
at Fifteenth and Race streets, and amused him
self by assaulting passers-by. Upon two gen
tlemen be committed a murderous assault, using
a black-jack in the effort to accomplish his pnr.
pose. Zack was arrested, and, after a hearing
before Alderman Jones, was held to bail to
answer.
Unfortunate On Saturday night a party
of disorderly characters found their way into
tho beer saloon at the S. E. corner of Fifth and
Vine streets.and quarrelled with some Germans
who were in the place. They destroyed every
thing of value they could lay their hands upon.
Eugene Hanman, one of the alleged partici
pants, was arrested and held in 41000 ball to
answer by Alderman Godbou.
Yesterday another disorderly gang entered
the same place and behaved in a similar man
ner. James Story, one of the party, was ar
rested on the occasion. He had a hearing be
fore Alderman Godbou, and was held to bail to
answer.
Inhuman Acts Lawrence Carroll, re
siding on Edgcmont street, above Clearfield,
was arrested yesterday upon the charge of
beating his wife, and was held to ball by Alder
man Ncill to answer.
James Doran, residing at No. 1111 Carpenter
6treet, amused himself yesterday by beating
bis mother, for which offense he was arrested
and committed by Alderman Massey.
Irvin Brooks (colored),livingat No. 1327 Pearl
street, was taken into custody yesterday for
assault and battery on his mother. Irvin was
Eut out of the house for some lad conduct ou
is part. He returned soon after, smashed in
tho door and beat his mother in a shameful
manner. He was committed to prison.
Cabi'altv. About 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon Thomas McSorley, aged twentv-three
years, fell out of a grocer's wagon, at l)upou
ceau and Locust streets, and was seriously in
jured. He was removed to the Pennsylvania
Hospital.
HOVER'S
PATENT SOFA BED.
All Old and jouog bachelors, as well as ladies who
keep old maid's ball, are now burlDg UOVKIt'S
CELEBRATED PATENT HO FA UED. This la tho
only Eofa Ded that can be taken apart ta cleanse it
the tame as a bedstead. All others are unsafo and
liable to get out or repair. To be had only of the
manufacturer and owner, '
ii. r. novuit,
No. 2.'W SOUTH SECOND STfiEKT,
12 87 UfSCtrp FfllLADSLrfllA.
FOURTH EDITION
LATER FROM EUROPE.
IVcw Dominion Advices.
Ways of the 'West. .
FROM EUROPE.
Nwltrrlnad Neutrality.
V.kh.in, Dee. it. Count Htsmarck urges upon
Switzerland a better observance of Its obligations
of neutrality.
Liverpool Markets.
LivKRrooi., Dec. 27. The market for yarns and
fabrics at Manchester Is firm. . ,
Nhlp News.
Brest, Deo. S6. The steamship Perelre, from
New York, 14th arrived on Monday afternoon.
FROM THE DOMIXWX.
Fire la Cornwall, Cnnada.
Cornwall, Canada, Deo. 87. The Cornwall wool
len manufactory was burned this mornimr. The
building during the past year was thoroughly
stocked with the most improved machinery. The
cause of the Ore 1b unknown. Over two hundred
persons are thrown ont of employment. The loss is
estimated at 1300,000; Insurance, 1153,000.
iu. tl.nrre Fire at Ht. Thomii-lM of 1,1 fe.
St. Thomas, Canada, Deo. 87. A largo fire oc
curred last evening, consuming two dry goods,,
stores, three grocery stores, with several other
buildings. Loss estimated at $70,000 to 180,090,
mostly covered by insurance
Two men are missing, supposed to be burled un
der the ruins.
FROM NEW ENGLJXD.
Woollen Factory Iluraed.
Haverhill, Mass., Dec 87. The woollen factory
of Sdden &Co., of Hoston, located on Creek Pond,
In West Haverhill, was burned this morning. Lossr
tiot,oe.
Fire In Cbnrlestown Four men Injured.
Boston, Dec. 87. The stables ef Charles Cnrtis, In
Charlestown, were burned this morning. Several
tiremen were injured, but none dangerously.
FROM THE ISTHM US.
Ship Newa-The Hornet nnd the Caban Velua.
icera.
Havana, Dec. 2. Advices from Panama to De
cember 81 have been received via Jamaica. The
Cuban Colonel Ryan arrived there on the 18th, o
the steamship Ocean (ueen, from New York, with
a large quantity of ammunition and arms Intended
for Cuba. A number of iHibana were expeoted to
join Ryan at Asplnwall. There were one hundred
and fifty men with Hyan. A steamer expected to
arrive from New York, the Hornet, to convey Ityau
and his companions to Cuba bad not yet arrived at
Aspinwall.
FROM THE WEST.
A Woman Darned to Death.
St. I.olis, Dec. 87. Mrs. Catherine I'lynn, ad
dicted to drink, wns bnrned to death on Sunday
hi!e intoxicated.
itlyaterloua Dlsnppearunco.
W. II. Howard, from Nashville, Tenn., mysteri
ously disappeared from the Southern Hotel two or
three days ago, and has not been heard from
slnee. New York Produce Market.
Nw York, Dec. 27 Cotton quiet and weakr
sales 1600 bales at lnw c. Flour advanced 610c. ;
sales 10,000 barrels State at t5'8n6'B; Ohio at I6-05.
( 0 80 ; Western at lV25i;0'S3. Wheat advanced 1C
2c: sales 3.ri,ooo bushels new spring at tl-40f'.l,41 ;
winter red and amber Western at Bl-46(l-48. Corn
firmer; new mixed Western at 7577c Oats a Bhade?
firmer; Ohio aud Western at 60(62e.. Beef quiet.
I'crk firm: new mess, J20;old, t925(aH)eo. Lard
firm ; steam, 11 v? 12 !c. ; kettle, lt&Wc. Whisky
firm but quiet at ttic.
A Mcnur.KorsdANG A Series of Charges.
About II o'clock yesterday afternoon a party of
young men, while parsing Sixth ana Middle
alley, were attacked b' a gang of rowdies, who
freely used blackjacks and other deadly
weapons. The police Interfered and were
driven oil by the disorderly crowd. Being re
inforced they returned to the scene, and with,
their clubs succeeded in dispersing the mob and
arret-ting three of the alleged ringleaders,
named George Fletcher, Francis Isminger, and
John Fitzsimmons. The prisoners had a hear
ing before Alderman Carpenter. Fletcher was
committed in default of $'J000 bail for cutting
John Redding in the leg, thigh, and face with a
knife; $800 bail for cutting Policeman Kelly in
the hand; $800 bail for cutting John T. Watson,
and $800 bail for cutting Frank Gallon. The
Injuries of the parties named are not of a
serious character. Fitzsimmons was put under
ball for inciting to riot and using a blackjack,
and Isminger was committed in default of $1400
bail for inciting to riot and committing a deadly
assault on Ofllcer Ewing.
Rouberies. On the night of the 23d of De
cember the residence of Mr. James Price, at
Twenty-second and Venango streets, was en
tered by thieves and robbed of clothing to the
value of $200.
Last night the store of Mr. D. V. Stelnmetz,
Nos. 7 and 'J N. Fifth street, was broken into by
bunrlars. who carried off cutlery to the value of
$1000. In neither of the above cases were any
arrests made.
AMUSEMENTS.
( For additional Amutumtntt m Iht Third w.
CHESNUT STREET SMmWK,
TWENTY-THIRD AND CHESNUT STS.
Splendid Skating,
Splendid Skatiugf
WITH MUSIC, WITH MUSIC,
ALL DAY AND EVENING.
The undersigned respectfully announce to their
friends, patrons, and the public that they have
spared no pains or expense in refitting the above
Kink. They have secured the services of the Liberty
silver Cornet Band, Mr. Benjamin K. McUlurg
leader, and have supplied all accommodations for
the comfort and enjoyment of their patrons. The
management of the ice will be nnder their personal
supervision, which is snmclent guarantee for a
good, smooth skating surface.
NOTICE TUlfS LOW SCALE OF PHICKS.
Season Tickets for Gentlemen fO'OO
Season Tickets for Ladles ',. iii
Season Tickets for children s ou
ULL'B DEDUCTIONS.
For clubs of 10 or over a deduction of P per cent,
will be made; 20 or over, 25 per cent.
fcll (J LB TICKETS.
tingle tickets, M cents ; 3 for fl, or 6 lor $2. Single
tickets for children, :so cents ; 4 for 11 ; 10 lor fi, or 80
for 3. ltl J. A. PAYNE ii BKO.
IJ L. DAVENPORT'S CUK8NUT STREET
V, TnEATKK
MR. AND MRS. W. J. FLORENCE.
THIS (Tuesday) EVENING,
in tin1 Thrilling Doniefctie Drama of the
TICK KT-OF-LEAVE MAN.
X r. W. J. Fl.OREN'c K as Bob Brierly
Mis. W. J. FLORENCE as EmUy St. Evremond
Mr. Joseph K. Nnglo as. Uawkshiw
Admivbion, il, r, lo, wed 26 cents. Couiuienoe at
8 o'ciock.
Stats secured at Abel's Dramatic Repository, No.
WIMJhesuut street, from t until s o'clock.
MR& WARNER'S GREAT cnAMPlCNC'IRCUS.
TENTH and C.AI.LOWHII.L Street.
IMMENSE HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS.
First appearance of VXCToit LEON, the Great
California (ijuinast: WILLIAM PORTER, the hhl
Iadc'phla Favorite Clown, and the Grand Circus
Troupe. MATINEE EVERY AFTERNOON this
week at S o'clock. Evening Performance at 8 o'clock.
AdiuiKJion, 26 cents. Children under 10, 13 cents.
Ititrrvtd Seats, 6 eeiitw. it
T'"EY8ToNE SKATING PARK." SPLENDID
. IV ICE" for Kkaiing at tue KEYtJTONK
PARK, South T111UD aud MO hit IS btrecu. Oood
Music In attendance. in try it 1 Open After
noon and Evening. eaiou Tickets Adults, JtK);
Ct lldren, 12 60. b.ugle Admtaaiou, K6 cent, or live
for f 1 oo.
If T. Jt. CULLEN, Proprietor.