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.
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Lot, 25 feet by 145 feet.
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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.
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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.
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THE COUPONS OF THE SECOND
MORTGAGE BONDS OF THE
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DUJS FIRST OF JANUARY,
Wul be paid on and after that date at the Banting
House of
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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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