THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA. MONDAY, JANUARY 1G, 1ST I 5 iril SIUAL. AI IMl VHlTll'. The I.ndy of f.yeaa" nt the Cheaaat. f At the Chesnut Stroct Theatre, on 8turday evening, Bulwcr's play of Hie Lady of Lyon was performed for tho purpose of Introducing to the Philadelphia public Miss Phlllla Glover, who hM assumed the position of leading lady of the company. The play Is, with good reason, a favorite one with debutantes, as its admirably arranged and highly dramatic scenes offer fine opportunities for the display of abilities, while it does not make any very large demands upon the Intellects of either actors or audience. Much of the dialogue la disfigured by a sugar-and-water sort of sontl nientallam that la not attractive when It is hoard for the hundredth time, but In spite of this the play Is constructed with so much skill and with each a certain knowledge of legitimate stage effect that it thoroughly deserves Its lasting popularity. The character of "Pauline" is ouo that not only secures for the actress who assumes It the sympathies of the audience, but it enables her to depict a great variety of emotions and to demonstrate her ability to represent with credit the usual round of leading roles. Miss Phlllla Glover, who assumed this part on Satur day evening, has the advantage of an unusually prepossessing stage presence. She is good looking, and is moreover distin guished by a refined and lady -like air that Is even more attractive than good looks. Her dresses onSaturday evening were In the very best taste, and her personal appearance alto gether made a very favorable impression on the Audience. In regard to her abilities as an actress we prefer not to express any decided opinion on the strength of a single performance, bat we judge that they are good without being remarkable. Her personation of "Pauline" was refined, graceful, and intelligent, but lacking in force where force was needed in order to realize the full value of the strongest situations of the play. There is littlo fine art in The Lady of Lyon, and the actress who hopes to represent "Pauline" successfully must, without descending to the level of melodrama, play with a certain breadth and freedom of style that would per haps be out of place in a work of somewhat hlghor grade. The deficiencies In Miss Qlover's performance we attribute in some degree to em barrassmentfor she certainly appeared to bo. embarrassed and we believe that she will be a popular and a valuable member of the Chesnut street company when she and the public have become better acquainted. On Saturday even ing she was most cordially received by the audience, and was several times called before the curtain. Mr. Charles K. Thorne, Jr., who Is now permanently attached to the company of the theatre, played "Claude Melnotte" Inspirited style, although it cannot be said that he reached the point of excellence attained by some other actors who have attempted it. The other parts were fairly represented, Mr. Phillips making an excellent "Colonel Damas," Mr. Egberts as good a "Glavis" as is usually seen, and Mr. Metklff a rather heavy "Bcauseant." THE A'E W COMMISSIONER OF PA TSXTS. General Mortimer D; Leggett, who was re cently appointed by the President Commissioner of Patents, and confirmed by the Senate on Fri day last, is a native of the Stale of New York; he is now forty-nine years of age, and is of Quaker parentage. He removed with his parents to the 'Western Reserve," in Ohio, about 1838. He received a good education, and at an early age commenced the study of the law with the late eminent Judge Peter Hitchcock, and was ad mitted to the bar at the ago of twenty-two. Becoming interested in the cause of education, General Leggett spent several years, after his admission to the bar, in efforts to secure a sys tem of free schools in Ohio, and was one of the principal originators of the present school sys tem of that State, travelling through the State and addressing public meetings in its behalf. At the age of twenty-eight he commenced the practice of law at Warren, Ohio, and soon established himself in a fine business. Hera ha became a partner 01 ine lion. J. D. Vox, late Secretary of the Interior, under the firm name of Leggett & Cox. He was Professor of Plead ings and Equity Jurisprudence in the Ohio Law Coilege until 1857, when he removed to Zanes vilie, Ohio, to take charge of the public schools of that city. Under his superlntendency they . I 1 , I L. .1. . . i 1 I wu iwn iauit witu iuo uiubii euiuiem buuoois of the State. In 1801 he joined the army and went into the service as Colonel of the 78th Regiment Ohio Volunteers, and was first under fire at Fort Donelson. After the surrender, the admirable discipline in which lie had his new regiment attracted the attention of the com manding general, and he was at once appointed by General Grant provost marshal of the post. By his fine executive ability be soon brought "order out of chaos," and won for himself the commendation aod personal friendship of his chief. He was with Grant at Shiloh, Corinth, Jackson, and Vicksburg, and was under Sher man in the Atlanta compaign and his "March to the Sea." He was promoted to be a full major-general, always had the confidence of bis superior officers, and was a brave and efficient soldier, and left the army at the close of the war with if not the most brilliant, yet with as clear a record as any officer of nls rank. President Grant is credited with saying: "Leggett is too modest to be brilliant; but be la always at his post, and makes no mistakes." At the close of the war he became the super intendent and business manager of the exten sive engine works of II. & F. Blandy, at Zanes ville and Newark, Ohio, and has for the last five years managed their immense business to their entire satisfaction. He was in the days of Douglas a moderate Democrat, but since the breaking out of the Rebellion has given the Republican party his fullest support, and while be is not a partisan, yet it is believed that he is in full sympathy with the present administra tion. Ihs private life is without a blemish, and his moral character above suspicion. He will make an honest, faithful, and competent officer, and will render the country good service in the office to which, without hU seeking, he has been appointed, and which with much reluctance he Las accepted. C1XT ITEIBIi TtupEiuM'K Men Admit irs Utility-. No at tempt has ever been made, or ever will be made, to disguise X he character of Plantation bittkkb. It contains alcohol ; and no Bitter that does not con tain alcohol is worth a ruBh. Water will neither preserve the virtues of tonic vegetables nor render them active In the system. This Is a chemical fact 'which no one competent to deliver an opinion on the subject will deny. Water tonics turn soar on the stomach, if they are not sour to begin with (which Is frequently the case), and produce and pro mote ladigestiou, instead of curing it. Let It there fore be distinctly understood that Plantation Bit tebs Is an alcohol restorative. But mark this : It is strictly a medicine, not a beverage. It Is to be taken In limited quantities and at stated times, like other remedies aud antidotes, and therefore its use is In accordance with temperance law, as wU with that "higher law" which renders it incumbent upon every being girted with reason to resort to the best possible means of accompltaMng a salutary end. Bpskktt's Cqlogxb the beat made In America. Boys, Boys, Bojs. We are selling for IS Boys' Overcoats that far sur pass anything ever offered for the price. Eiamlae them at Uockhill & Wilson's Great Brown Stone Hall. Nos. 603 and 808 C'bbsnct street. N. B. Our 10, f 18, and f 15 suits are going off by the Uoasd&J. M. Wim.mm W. Oabsidt, the Jeweller at No. 8 Nou th Second street, has one of the largest and most attractive stocks of all kinds of Jewelry and Silver, ware In the city. Ho has also on hand a fine assort ment of fine American Western Watches. Those who purchase at this stoie at the present time are certain to get the worth or their money. Sozodont. All dentrluces had their drawbacks until the salubrious bark of the Soap Tree was brought from the Chilian valleys to perfect the fra grant Rosodont, the most wholesome, reliable, and delightful article for the teeth that a brush was ever dipped into. ra Moss Farinr from pure Irish Moss, for Blano Mange, Puddings, Custards, Creams, etc. etc The cheapest, healthiest, and most delicious food In the world. Bedmno, best In the city, lowest price, and gua ranteed, by Albbktson A Co., No. 1435 Chesnut street. "Spalding's Glib," always np to the sticking point." DlTRNBTT'8 COORINO EXTRACTS the hCBt. IflAKKIISD. Harris Morton January 9, 19T1, at the resi dence of the bride's mother, by the Rev. J. Y. Bark, Mr. Jambs 8. Harris to Bmma Thrrrsa, daughter of the late Benjamin Morton, Ksq all of this city. HocsRnOLDBR Brown On January 7th, HT1, by He v. James Crowe, at the house of the bride's mother, in Camden, N. J , Mr. John Hoit8RHOldbr avd Mrs. Fannir E. Brown, eldest daughter of the late Captain Addison B. UrlndU. owbnb Armour. On December 13th, 1970, at St. Paul's M. B. Parsonage, No. f.i'2 Catharine street, by Rev. W. J. Paxson, Mr. Orokur Owens to Miss Ma tilda Armour, both of this city. Ooi.wkll. Last evening, Mr. Stkihen Colwkll, of this city. KDue notice will be given of the funeral. Bkcb. On the 15th Instant, Chari.ks Bbck, son of Charles and Mannah Beck, and grandson of Henry and Barbara lint ton, aged 16 months and 0 days. Ills relatives and friends of the family are respeot ftilly Invited to attend his funeral, from the residence of his parents. No. 629 Ml III in street, on Wednesday afternoon, at 1 o'clock. To proceed to Mount Mortah. Maorb on the 14th instant, Jambs Maokb, in the filth year of his age. The relatives end friends of the family are respect fully Invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No. 802 Bui u bridge street, on Wednesday morning, at 84 o'clock. Ramlbr. On the 14th Instant, Elizabeth Ram lkr, in the 66th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are respect fully Invited to attend the funeral, from the resi dence of her son-in-law, C. Amey, No. 2229 North beventb street, on Wednesday afternoon, at S o'clock. To proceed to Monument Cemetery. Stevens. On the 14th Instant, Edith, daughter of hev. Theodore and Mollle Stevens, aged a years and 1 month. The relatives and friends are respectfully Invited to attend the funeral, from the parents' residence. No. 8032 Poplar street, on Wednesday, 18th instant, at 1 o'clock. To proceed to Mount Morlah Cemetery. SPECIAL NOTIOES. tbr additional Special Notice let Intide Faae$. egy BEAUTY, ACCURACY, TASTE. AT HELFENSTKIN &. LEWIS' Railroad and Commercial Printing House, FIFTH and C1IB4 NUT Streets. i it Sf- DISPENSARY FOR SKIN DISEASE1, NO. w 216 8. ELEVENTH Street. Patients treated gratuitously at this Institution dally at 11 o'clock. 1 14 ngy- PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Annual election TUESDAY, January 17, at No. 1320 CHESNUT Street, from 9 A. M. till 12 M. Annual meeting 8 P. M., at Assembly Buildings. " PLINY E. CHASE, Secretary. IU-j- OIKARD NATIONAL BANK OF PUILA DELPHIA. The following Directors were eiecteci on January u, isu: D. B. Cummins. Thomas Q-. Hood. Washington Butcher, William Gillespie, Thomas B. Wattson, Daniel McDevltt, Edward S. Handy, George A. Wood. William C. Houston, John II. Catnerwood, David Scull, Jr., Joseph V. Lewis, J. T. Audenreld. D. B. CUMMINS. President. It W. L. SUHAFFBR, Cashier. gy PENN NATIONAL BANK. At an election held on the loth Inst, the' following- named gentlemen were elected Directors for the eiimilng year Elijah i.allett. Gillies Dallett, John P. Stelner, Thomas P. Stoteabury, Joseph J. Williams. William C. Ludwig, Ssmuel Biapham, William P. Sharpless, Henrv Budd. And at a meeting of the Board held this dav. ELIJAH DALLE1T, K$q., was unanimously re elected President. GEOR.3E P. LOUOUEAD, 1 16 3t Cashier. CONSOLIDATION NATIONAL BANK 1 Dntl A r tt mil A Tnn 11 1QT1 I At a meeting of the Stockholders of this Bank. held on the loth Inst., the following gentlemen were elected Directors to serve tne ensuing term: James V. Watson. Ludiam Matthews. John II. Brlnghurst, Henry Croskey, Joseph II. Collins, Edwin A. Landell, Seneca E. Mai Ann, Robert Shoemaker, Robert F. Taylor, John W. Thomas, JoseDh B. Van Dusen. Amos ic Little, jonn r. verrce. And at a meeting of the Directors, held thlsdsv. JAMES V. WATbON, Esq., was unanimously re- eiecicu rresiuenr. WILLIAM H. WEBB, 1 14 St Cashier. THE COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA. Philadelphia, January 16, 1871. At the annual election held on the 11th Inst., the following named Stockholders were elected Direc tors or tins Bank, viz. : James L. Clagborn, Charles D. Reed, ssmuei tfaugu, Alfred G. Baker,' Joshua Llpplncott, George Fales, Archibald Cambell, John Sellers. Jr.. i'. jenxs omitn, Josepn Wm. Bates, William weigntinan, James 8. Martin, George B. Newton. Ana at a meeting or tne lioara new mis nay, JAMES L. C LAG HORN, Esq., was unanimously re-eif ciea rresiaent o. j. rAunun, 1 16 8t Cashier. FOR SALfc. FOR SALE OR TO RENT TUB PREMISES No. T2S CSESNUT Street. The store has re. cent'y been fitted np with a new front, eto. The nouse is suitable for a hotel or boarding-house. The store will be. rented without tte dwelllag If desired. Lot, 25 feet by 145 feet. THOMAS SniPLEk, 12 tf No. 20 N. 8BYENTH Street. MFOR SALE DESIRABLE WEST PHILA DELPHIA HOUSE, No, 4006 Chesnut street; -ee-story brown-stone front; complete with mo dern conveniences; bay window, etc.; lot, 20 feet front bv 125 feet deen. AddIv to 1 14 7t J. CLAYTON, No. 717 WALNUT Street 3 ft FOR SALE VERY DESIRABLE MEDIUM L-;i sized House No. 2007 WALNUT Street. Back Buildings, all modern Improvements, In perfect order; wun or wituout lurniiure. 1 11101- B. KINGSTON McCAY, No. 429 WALNUT St. JO RENTr TO RENT, RARE CHANCE, STORE No. 836 CH BSNU T f TR EET, UNDER CON TINENTAL HOTEL. Elegant Fixtures for Bale, Including Marble Coun. ters, Urge Wlrrora, etc. Immediate possession. IS 15tf TO LET DESIRABLE STORE NO. 216 Chesnut street, ou favorable terms. Apply to ALr Kuu f. OA 11 mi, 1 14 10t . No. 415 CHESNUT Street. WANTS. A LARGE FRONT ROOM, WITH BOARD, IN a private family, where there are no children. Location between Eighteenth aud Eighth and Mar ketaudrtne. Address A. B., at this Offloe. 113 , FOURTH EDITION LATEST WAR NEWS. The Battles of Le Hans. Tho Second Day's Fighting. Pull and Graphic Details. THE PARIS BOMBARDMENT. An Unremitting Fire. Matters at Washington. Etc., Etc., Etc.. Etc.. Etc. F1WM EUROPE. Second Day'. Iinttle nt Jm Man. Loudon, Jan. 15. Particulars of the second day's fighting from the correspondent of the N. Y. Telegram, with the Army of tho Loire at Le Mans, on the 11th instant, have arrived. He describes, with minuteness, the AloveneBta of Troop. during tte day, attended as they were with so terrible a loss of life. The French, he states, made a desperate effort to dislodge the Germans. Aa Artillery Duel of fearful effect commenced. This was con tinued until dark, when orders reached the French that they were to fall back on Le Mans. The Battle Commenced about 1 o'clock and reached its height on the leit of the French. The day was not cold, but the ground was covered with eight inches of snow, which was rapidly melting trader the hot sun. At an early hour the streets of Le Mans, not more than five miles from the field of battle, were filled with excited people and crowded with numerous wagon and ammunition supplies, all being ready to seek, the places of safety in the rear in case of an unfavorable result of the fight. By noon I succeeded in securing a post at the front and reaching the bluffs at the East of Le Mans, where I obtained my first Tlw of the Battle. The French left wing passed out on tho road with ammunition trains and artillery, apparently going backwards and forwards ia what appeared disorder. Numerous Ciroun. of Stragglers and some wounded were going to the rear, although they seemed accompanied unnecessa rily by a large number of unwounded. The ambulances passed to and fro, some going to the front and others returning with Load, of Suffering Creatures. Along the railroad every available point was commanded by a strong force of infantry. The Prussians were less than a mile away, and their balls occasionally rattled among the branches of the tall trees at the side of tho road. The rule of self-preservation seemed to prevail among the Eoldicrs as well as others, judgtog from the fact that every time evidences of such visitors were heard the ground was covered with prostrate forms, before I reached a mouutalnous eminence, four miles above Le Mans, where I got a good view of a portion of the battle-field. Part way up the eminence I passed some houses which had been deserted by the inmates, the houses having been Strnek by Cannon Shot. This told where the artillery had been doing its murderous work. I occasionally could ob serve the movement of infantry, who looked wonderfully small and inslgniacant from a great distance. At four o'clock The German. Advanced by Column., covered by artillery, against Chateau du Char tree, a pretty country place, and occupied as headquarters. Here for the first time the French battery, hitherto in reserve, opened fire, appa rently taking the Germans by surpnso, and causing The Advaace to Waver but only momentarily. With the usual German obstinacy the Germans again pressed forward and attacked the French infantry, which occu pied terraced road, below the general position. It soon became evident the French Were Unable to Wlth.tand the heavy charges of the enemy, and at 5 o'clock the order for A Barkward Movement was given. The French atlllery maintained a heavy fire. The Germans, apparently In con tempt of their partial success, seemed disin clined to pursue the advantage. Grnoral Chanzy Actively Superintended! the retreat, which was never disorderly, iln deed, the French still held the strongest posi tion, aud I believe that the results of the day were irrevocably lost to them. I have reason to know that General Chanzey Hoped to Rendew the r ight under better auspices to-morrow, but later in the evening an event occurred which mide a change in bis prospects. After dark a strong force of Germans renewed the fight, making for the right at La Tuilerle, the most important French position. Immense masses of infantry and a large force of cavalry advanced rapidly. 8? altering the French, wto did not anticipate the attack. Tae Mobiles lrom Brittany Fled la Disorder. and the whole French force on tht right bank of the lluitne were compelled to make A Rapid Retreat upon Le Mans. This unforseen disaster may compel The .Evacuation of L.e Man, if sot break up Cbanzy's army. A Council of War is in section. If the second army of the Loire is lObt, All Ilope for Frnnce I. Gone. London, Jan. 15. Our correspondent at Ver- failles, the 12th, says: From half-past 1 to 5 o'clock yesterday The Bombardment or Pari. continued vigorously, with only a few Inter- mictions of ten to twenty -five minutes re- epectlvely. The Deatrurtloa of Fort la.v is virtually achieved. Fort Moutrouge I. Breached so completely that from a point near Sceauz tho spectator can see rluht through to the enceinte The barracks are utterly burned down. The FrtDch were yesterday engaged In bringing troops across the river road from the river. A Bridge Filled with Soldier. Octroyed. The Gauche bridge near Bas-Meudon, while crowded with mod, was struck by skulls aud broke down, precipitating the soldiers from au immense height and crushing them to death. At 4 P. M. Th Ileavle.t Firing Krer Known was going on, directed mainly against Mon trongc. The bombardment was absolutely un ceasing for twelve hours. Marrow Eacape or Ton Moltho. Von Moltka narrowly escaped with his life. He was returning from a visit to the south western batteries when a shell burst close to his carriage covering himself and aides-de-camp with mud, Ice, and lrozen dirt. A French Daah made at the old breastworks resulted in the capture of one officer and twenty men of the 0th Bavarian Infantry. General Mnnteuffel left Versailles yesterday, after breakfasting with the King, to take his now command. Tho Olty or Brooklyn." LoKTorf, Jan. 15. The steamer City of Brook ljn arrived at Roche's Point this afternoon, under rail. Loudon, Jan. 15. Despatches from Ver sailles state that Prince Frederick Charles an nounces that Chancy'. Army I. Broken Up, disorganized, and retreating in three directions; 20,C0 prisoners were taken. The battle was a decisive vlctoiy for tbe Prussians, and a crush ing defeat for the French. Tbl. Afternoon'. Onotatlana. London, Jan. 16 11 A. M. Consols. Ptv for both money and account. American securities qnlet and steady. U. S. 5-28s, of 1882, 90','; of 1365, old, 8: of 1H6T. 83; 1O-40S 83. Stocks quiet; Krie, 10; Illinois central, mo; Atlantic and Ureat Western, 88)f.' Ltvbrpool, Jan. IS It A. M. Cotton firm: mid dling uplands, 8d. : middllnor Orleans. SV'd. Hales estimated at 13.000 bales. Wheat, log. ld.10s. Td. for nignest granes to lowest grades No. 8 new red western Bpring ; rea winter, lis. spirits or Turpen- im. at ixnuoD, ob. FINANCIAL. jay cooke, Mcculloch & co., Mo. 41 LOMBARD 8troot, LONDON, ENGLAND. In connection with our houses In New York and Washington, we have opened a Branch in London, under the above name, with ZZod. Hugh XvIcCnlloch, Late Secretary of the Treasury, ' J. n. PULE3TON, Of New York, and FRANK IL EVANS, of London, as Resident Partners, and are cow prepared to transact a General Foreign Exchange Business INCLUDING PURCHASE AND SILK OF BTERLIXG BILLS, And the Issue of COMMERCIAL CREDITS AND TRAVELLERS' CIRCULAR LETTERS, The latter available In any part of the worli. The above extension of our business enables us to receive Grold. on Deposit, And to allow 4 per cent, in currency thereon. JAY C00KE & CO., BANKERS, PHILADELPHIA, WASHINGTON, AND NEW YOKK. tiatm XL JLEGAZi XL? VESTIGE KIT FOR Trustees, Executon and Administrators 1 WE OFFER FOR SALE $2,000,000 or THl Pennsylvania Railroad Co.'s GENERAL HIORTUJLOB SIX FEB CENT. BONDS ' at 0 And Interest Added to the Date of Fur chase. All Free from State Tax, and Issued in Sums of $1000. These bonds are coupon and registered. Interest on the former payable January and July 1; on the latter April and October 1, and by an act of ; h Legislature, approved April L 1ST0, are made a LEGAL INVESTMENT for Administrators, Kxocu tors, Trustees, eto. For further particulars apply to Jay Cooke & Co., K. Y. t larlc Sc Co., W. II IVewbold, Son 4c Aertven, C. Sc II. llorle. 1 2 lm JAHTJAXIY 1,1871, O O TJ 3? O IV THE COUPONS OF THE SECOND MORTGAGE BONDS OF THE Wilmington and Reading Railroad Company, DUJS FIRST OF JANUARY, Wul be paid on and after that date at the Banting House of WM. PAINTER A CO., No. 38 SOUTII THIRD STUEET, PDILADELPaiA. IS 1 tf WAL 8. IIILLES, Treasurer. FIFTH EDITION THE LATEST NEWS. Matters at Washington, The Georgia Members. Internal Revenue Legislation. Tho Loss of the Saginaw. Proceedings of Congress Etc., Etc., Etc.. Etc., EtO FROM WASITWGTOjr. The Dominica Correspondence. Dfirpatch to the Associated Press. Washington, Jan. 18. The President will to-day comply with Mr. Sumner's resolution calling for information respecting Dominica. In addition to the letter of the Secretary of State are copies of all papers and correspond ence relating to the proposed annexation or purchase of any part thereof, etc. The Secretary ears all correitnonilnncn in thn archires of the fieparttnent tends to show that should President liaoa fall in the effort to annex Dominica to the United States, the popular dis appointment may find vent in another revolu tion, lie baa do knowledge of anv obligation which Dominica Is under to the neighboring republic of llaytl as to debt and liability, unless such obligations are shown In the confidential papers transmitted. The Wrecked Mailers from the "4i(1iiaw." Of spate K to tho AsoeUUi Presi. Washihotok. Jan. 16. The followlnir is an extract from a private letter from San Fran cisco, received in this city: "Slcard'soxswain, the only survivor of the boat that wont from tha wreck to Koni nnder Lieutenant Talbot, arrived in the mail steamer. 1 conversed with him this morning. When tho gig left Slcard he wai comfortably quartered on the sand Utand living in tents, with plenty of birds, fish, turtle, eggs, and with water in abundance. They bad a small amount of ship's provisions, but with the turtles had no apprehensions about food. The Hawaiian steamer left Honolulu on Dec. 35, In command of Captain Long, a very able and experienced man, and I have no doubt but they are landed safely in Houolulu at this time. Talbot was a gallant fellow. He lost his life when be had almost reached shore a hard fate after he had so successfully navigated a small boat on the open ocean for over a month. and experienced all sort 01 hardships and bad weather. ciaf JV .vflteA to tho Evotting Telfjfraph. Washington, Jan. 16. The evidence lathe The fllrfiarrahan Cnte, before the House Judiciary Comrulttee.'closed this rnoinii.p. Th e last witness examined whs Wilson, (iorumitbioncr or the Land Ofllce. lie professed not to know anything about the matter. farerjtla Member Sworn In. The members from Georgia have just been sworn in. All ex-confederates who took the oath of quali fications. The other member, who is a- negro, was not present. Jmernnl Itevenne Il!ntion. The Commissioner of luternal Revenue was before the Senate Finance Committee to-day for the pur pose of consulttug as to whether any legislation on tlmt subject la necessary at this time. The commission sta'ed that no general action was necessary, and with the exception of one or two un important amendment, he did not think Congress Miould make any change in the Interna! reveaue las. During the morning hours The New York Air Mnn Railroad mil came up, but the Democrats ullbustcred sutllulently to send It over on the expiration of the time. It will be up again next Monday, and will pass if there la time to reach a vote. Ilaktlnara va. Brooks. Despatch to the Associated Prtss. Washington, Jan. 16. The memorial of nughJ. UasliDgs, of the New York Commercial AdvertUer, was read in the House to-day, denying the authen ticity of the affidavit ascribed to him, and claiming that the controversy between him and Mr. Brooks Is of a personal chaaaoter, and should be left to the conns. Nominations. The following nominations were sent to the Sen ate to-day: William Robotham, Assistant Engineer In the navy ; George A. Black, Secretary of Utah Territory; George S. Smith, Collector of Internal Revenue, FUth district of Virginia. FROM THE PACIFIC COAST. Henry Defalcation. 8an Francisco, Jan. 14. Colonel Stewart, the manager of the Sailors' Home, has disap peared with f 20,000 belonging to the sailors, and another man's wife.' Ship News. Sailed, ship Congress, with an assarted cargo, for New York; British ship Maria, with a cargo of wheat and ore, valued at 180,000, for Cork. Trade Beaumcd on the Chesapeake and Dela ware Canal, Special Despatch to Th Evening TeUsgrapK We learn from the office of the Company, No. 41T Walnut street, that the propellers Shrlver, with Phi ladelphia freight, and Banner, with New York freight, left Baltimore at 4 A. M. to-day, arrived at Chester at 11 A. M., en route for Philadelphia. They report the Chesapeake Bay clear of loe. CON ORE S S. FORTY-FIRST TEK.tl TUIUD HB4HOX. Senate, Continued from Third Edition. Touching the importance of the measure to sections of tha United States in whlsh land claims existed, he said tha owners of thousands of acres or laud In California end the territories are unasle to obtain patents because there was no way of determining the boundaries of their tracts. The bill would to a great extent, lake these questions from the jurisdic tion of the Land Department, and give tlieui to the couits of the country, where the titles have been connrmed, the parties thereby bemg enabled to bring their witnesses, ana have the questions adju dicated n.ore satisfactorily. Ou motion of Mr. Lewis, the Senate resumed the consideration of the House bill to relieve ths politi cal dlsai'llliies of some fifty citizens of Virginia. The Vice-President staled the question to be upon Mr. Trumbull's amendment, to extend general re lief from all such disabilities, excepting only former C'oDgresfmeu and military and uval officers, omccisof the United States who joined ths rebel lion, and membe's of secession Sta' Uonventions. Mr. Harlan moved to luclude among the excep tions Judges of Usited Stales Courts who joined the rebellion. Messrs. Lewis and Warner appealed to Mr. Trum. bull to withdraw his ameudment, which the Utter declined te do, remaikiug that i,e thought tue time had come for Congress to act ou tike general subject. Mr. Abbott hoped the Senator (Mr. Trumtmll) would fcot pieelpitata this question of general am pehty upon the Senate at this time. There was no thli.g in the attitude of the South to juttily tho Government in taking such a long step, lie was opposed to a minority inovemeLt for public reasouo. mainly because a larue iortiou of tbe people of the Snutaern mates were now as bitterly hostile to the tf overnment as eVMrl 'Trumbull stated In support of his amendment that U-avinir i ut authors of secession ordinances he " u I not suppobo tue whole number of persons tn ciud"d In the exceptions would amount to more Ws ri"pVkeo1"u. partial and unsatisfao tniv riiaraou-rof the legislation mteuded to meet ludiviilual cases aud the necessity of legislation by tIiSbe"iiiorning hour having expired, 1. 1 ,.vw reiterated his appeal to Mr. Trumbull f r a withdrawal ol the amendment, as Its adoption would ojeratg as a virtual defeat, by compelling them to return the bill to the House, of a measure OC great Importance to the people of his 8tat. Mr. Trumbull replied by Inquiring whether, If Ui amendment prevailed, It would not emhraoe evor person named In ths bill. It was certainly UDpleo sunt for him to refuse toe personal appeals .f bau tors, out be persisted in his refusal, as the most ef Boaoious means of ending the practice of pteonmnel legislation In removing disabilities. A gnneri bi t never could be had while special bills were allowed to go through. Referring to a sngsestlon by Mr. Stewart, Mr.' 1 rumbuii intimated his willingness to wltidraw nis rroposiuen if the Senate would agree not to pass any more spool! bills on the subject until deilnlte action was taken upon a general bill. Several Senators objected. Mr. Sherman then demanded the regutar order, which was the bill ocdlng certain jurisdiction to the State or Ohio. The bill was then taken np and debated by Messrs. Sherman and Thurman, the Senators from Ohio, for several hours. The bill gives to the Slate of Ohio Jurisdiction and title over property purchased by the United States for national asylums for disabled soldle.S. tease. By Mr. Clark, of Texas, to divide Texas lato two Judlclsl districts. By Mr. Hanrent, making a compensation of ' 6,00a to Joseph S. Wilson. Commissioner of the Land Office, for collecting the sclenUUc museum at the Land Ofllce. By Mr. MeOormiok, of Arizona, to equalise and fix the salaries of Territorial Governors and Secre taries. Mr. Cox presented petitions of Joseph Raphael and others of New York City, to relieve the tobacco In teract from the repetition of tax on sales, eto. The question of the air line railroad bill between New York and Washington came up from last Mon day, the question being would the ilouse grant leave for its introduction. The question was decided ta the sfllrmative yess, 114, nays, IS. All the Democrats voted in the negative, together with the following named ltepublioans: Messrs. Benjamin, Buftlnton, Butler, of Massachusetts; Dawes, Hale, Bill, Hooper, Kelley, of Pennsylvania; Ketchom, La Ml a, Moore, of Ohio; Myers, Negley, O'Neill, Packer, of Pennsylvania; Poland, Smith, of Vermont; Stevens, Twichell, Van Wyok, and Washburn, of Massachusetts. Mr. Eldrldge moved to reconsider the last vote. Mr. Keisey, or New York, moved to lay the motion to reconsider on the table. Agreed to yeas 114, nays 78. So the bill was Introduced, and the morning hoar having expired the bill went over till Monday next. The crodentlais of Wm. P. Price, P. B. Young, and Monroe Bethnne, Bepresentativos elect from the Slate of Georgia, were presented, and no objea tlons being made these gentlemen were sworn in. Bills were further presented as follows: By Mr. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, granting con demned ordnance to the Lincoln Institution of Philadelphia. Mr. Cox otrerod a resolution in reforenoe to tha New York Custom House. Kef erred to the Commit tee of Ways and Means. The resolution is as fol lows: Where, The Secretary of the Treasury ,undw date of July 11th, 13T0, eommnntcated to this House in formation In response to a resolution of June STth, 18T0, as to the New York Custom House matters ; and W her ras, In said communication tho Secretary -communicated two letters dated the 1st and ttt ultimo, requesting the restoration of the general order business to the bonded warehouses at Jersey City and Hoboken ; and Whereat, As this request has not been compiled with, greatly to the Injury of commerce, notwith standing the appeal made to the collector by Phelps, Dodge & Co., and many other merchants, naming them ; snd Whirea, The Secretary has repeated his request, and the old system continues in deflanoo of his reiterated requests; therefore llesoiwed. That the Secretary be requested to trans mit all the correspondence slnee July 11, 18T0, with his views as to the necessity of additional legisla tion to compel collectors to comply with his orders. OUITUIRT. Stephen Col well. Stephen Colwcll, a well-known citizen of Phi ladelphia, died last evening at bis residence on Locust street. Mr. Colwell was born on the 36th of Msrcb, 1800, in Burke county, Va. He re ceived his education at Jefferson College, Can onsburg, Ta. After leaving college he settled In Pittsburg, where be studied law and practiced for some time. He subsequently removed to Philadelphia and engaged in the iron business. Mr. Colwell wrote a uumher of pamphlets on , political, financial, religious and other subjects, aud contributed frequently to the magazines aud reviews, lie accumulated a valuable library , which it Is believed has been bequeathe to tha University of Pennsylvania, with provision for the endowment of a Professorship of Social Solence. Mr. Colwell was not engaged In active but-incss pursuits lor several years previous to bis death on account of his impairod health. He leaves a large circle of friends to mourn bis loss. A Bright Stah. Deputy Sheriff Mclnlyre, some days since, seized the shoe factory of Messrs. Ambrose & McMahon, No. 133 North Third street, aud placed in charge thereof an assistant named Donahue. This morning the assistant captured a sneak-thief in the act of stealing some shoos. Some words followed, aud the conduct of the two men gave evidence of a fight in progress. A special policeman came up and arrested Donahue, thus allowing the thief to make off. Fortunately, Sergeant Paulle appeared and gave chase to the rascaL who was captured at Eighth and Arch streets. Donahue was taken to the Central Station and locked up. The fact of bis arrest was com municated to Deputy Sheriff Mclntyre, and he secured tbo release of the unfortunate man. Recorder Givin was then applied to, and a war rant Issued for Mayor Fox's subordinate. Board or Subvbts. Tha Board of Sarvey met this morning In the Survey Department Fifth street, below Adelphl, President Kneass in the Chair. , The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. A resolution was adopted recommending a 3 feet sewer on Fifteenth street, from Walnut to Sanpom, and a 2 feet 6 inch sewer on Moravian street from Fifteenth street to 150 feet eastward The committee to whom was referred the cemmunication of the officers of the Woodlaud Cemetery Company relative to drainage pre-, sented a report, which, upon motion, was laid over for the present. A resolution recommending a 3 feet sewer on Barlow street from Wharton to Reed was agreed to. Upon motion the next stated meeting was ap- Eolnlod for the hearing of such plans as had ecn filed in the Department of Surveys and not acted upon. A plan of a system prepared tinder resolution of Councils for the draiuage of the meadows iu the First and Twenty sixth wards was pre sented, examined, and upon motion approved. 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