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THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH- PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1871.
CITT in TBLLI U B If O II,
THE FEADOPY FUXP.
aaepale ef tfce Aaaaal Revert el the
Oeaeral Aarat.
Ths annnal session of tbe Trustees of the Pen
body Education Fund closed on Saturday last,
-when Ker. Dr. Sean, the General Agent, sub
mitted kia fifth annual report, setting forth the
following:
The benefits of the fond are confined to public
free schools, including normal schools. The entire
cost of maintaining these Is in no case met by the
board; a small part only of the cnrrent expenses
(rarely more than one-fourth) Is contributed by way
of encouragement and aid, and placed In the hands
of proper school efflcera. The plan of the board Is
to concentrate their effort upon a limited number
of the large towns, selecting those which will, by
their example, exert the widest Influence npon the
surrounding country. The maximum given to any
city is fsooo, the minimum U about 1300, the nnmoer
of pupils which receive aid In any one locality being
not less than one hundred. The amount of aid
given to any city or town ts determined partly by
the number of children to be provided for and
partly by the amount of money raised by tax or con
tribution by the people themselves. To well
regulated public free schools, kept open about
ten months In the year, and having
m regular attendance of not less than loj
pupils, averaging 85, the trustees pay $300 ; for 151,
4so; forsoo, $ooe; for era), $soo; for 800, fiooo. The
people are to grade their schools and furnish a
teacher for every fifty pupils. At present the rates
paid to colored schools are two-thirds the rates
above named.
A detailed account or all the Virginia schools
aided by the fund Is given In the report. The fol
lowing will serve as illustrations: Richmond had
no public schools a few years ago. The first year
the trust fund contributed I20W0, and the city raised
$10,000. While this donation remains the same, the
city Is now raising and paying 143,600, and Is sup
porting 39 whit and 83 colored schools. It has also
a normal school, to which the trust contributes
liooo. Petersburg has a similar system of free
schools. The superintendent In his report says,
"It was by your aid, in 1S6S. that our system of public
schools was started, and they have proved to
be a most wonderful success." Mew schools
have been opened, or are abont opening, at
Lynchburg, Alexandria, Staunton, Lexing
ton, Fincastle, Manassas, and many other
places. Normal pupils are aided at the Hampton
Normal School and at the Holilns Institute. The
superintendent says In his report, "The Peabody
Fund has been of essential service to North Caro
lina during the past year." Assistance has been
given to 21 schools. The colored school at Atlanta,
Oa, Is aided to the amount of fSOO, the same that is
given to Fish University In Tennessee and to
llampton Institute in Virginia. Although there Is a
new school law In Mississippi, the trustees have not
yet been able to act in concert with the State autho
rities, but have for three years been aiding schools
In the larger cities. There are In Tennessee more
than thirty schools, which would not have existed
but for the aid rendered by the Peabody Fond. From
this report it appears that two hundred and thirteen
towns, districts, and Institutions In the Southern
States have been assisted by the disbursement of
$108,900. In connection with these contributions
from the Peabody Fund, the people receiving them
have expended from their own resonrces about
$560,000.
TIIE BANK ROBBERY.
Ad Effort to Compound a Felonr-A Part v who
Wishes to Return the Band "on Con-
dltlOBS."
' Mrs. Kate Helm, who lost by the adroit rob
bery of the Kensington Bank $13,000 in United
States bonds, last week received this letter from
some person sailing for the time nnder the
nonw plume of "Bond, " who is willing to
give tip the stolen documents "on certain condi
tions. We reproduce the note verbatim tt
literatim:
Philadelphia, Feb. 10, 1811. Mrs. Kate Helm,
No. 1507 North Seventh street Madam: There Is
an old saying there is honor among Thieves. Well,
to be plain and candid with Yon, I want to deal with
yon and no Third Party. I hold some or the Stolen
Bonds supposed to belong to yon. And am willing to
give them up on Certain Conditions ; that Is you
will Enclose one thousand (1000) dollars to the Ad
dress of (Bond) Camden, N. J .,and If you deal fair and
Just, yon Shall have the Whole amount lost. 1 hold
about five thousand supposed to belong to you, but
If yon to put an officer on me You will not make it
as 1 am well acquainted with all of them, so if you
would study your Own interest just do as I here
wrlttlng (Kir) and you will receive your bonds and
watch on the receipt of one thousand (1000) dollars
enclosed and directed to (Bond) Camden,
N. J.
Yon will receive by Express the amount of five
thousand (5000) dollars In Bonds of yon.
All I auk Is for you to deal fair ana just; no third
party. No officer to spot.
The honesty of this note is doubtf al. Letters
from thieves are such excellent means for their
detection that the smarter ones do not Indulge
in them. But it having been received by the
lady, we give it for what it is worth in thejbelief
that other losers will be similarly approached.
Was it an Accident? Arthur Mnlholland,
aged forty-three years, who resides at No. 614
S. Eighth street, was admitted to the Pennsyl
vania Iloepltal last evening, suffering from a
severe wound in the throat, received during a
disturbance at his residence on Sunday after
noon. The physician in attendance at the hos
pital pronounced the wound of a very serious
character. From statements made last evening
by Muluolland, it appears that a man named
Barney McNichol had been at the house during
a greater portion of the day, nnder the influence
oi liquor, and at the time the wound was In
fllcted had a penknife in his hand; McNichol
came towards him, and the knife was drawn across
his throat, whether purposely or by accident be
could not determine. As Mulholland stumbled
and fell over a stove, the blade of the knife
penetrated his throat, Inflicting a wound about
three inches in length. McNichol was arrested
and locked up to await the result of the Injuries
caused. The wounded roan was scarcely able to
f peak at the time the above statement was made.
Illness of Rev. John Chambers. Rev.
John Chambers was taken suddenly ill yester
day afternoon while preaching in his church,
Broad and Sansom streets, on the subject of
"Should there be a sectarian religious creed In
the Constitution of the United States ?" The
church was well filled, and the announcement
of the reverend gentleman's inability to proceed
In consequence of indisposition created Xa feel
ing of deep solicitude and some excitement
among his hearers, in the midst of which Mr.
Chambers was conveyed from the pulpit to his
residence, corner of Twelfth and Girard streets.
It appears that on Thursday last Mr. Chambers
had an attack of something resembling paraly
sis, commencing In tbe eye and extending down
the side of his face, lie recovered, however, so
far as to be able to preach yesterday morning,
but during the afternoon another attack com
pelled him to vaeate the pulpit as stated. At a
late hour last night he was in a comfortable
condition, and it is not thought that his illness
Is of a very serious character.
The "Stah" Course of Lectub.es The
second series of the "Star" course of lec
tures will commence this evening, when Mr.
Wendell Phillips will discourse upon "Street
Life In Kmrope. Mr. Phillips la such a finished
orator that it is a pleasure to hear him at any
time, and when he does not ride hi political
hobble there Is uo lecturer before the public
who can be so thoroughly delightful. The sub
ject for this evening's lecture is a congenial one,
and an unusually entertaining and instructive
discourse may be expected.
The second lecture of this series will be de
livered on Thursday evening next by Mr. J. .
Murdoch, who will give "An Actor's Views and
Impressions of the character of 'Hamlet.' "
Caught in the Ace On Saturday afternoon
lad named Walter, Redding was captured by
Policeman McManus while In the act of break
ing open tbe cellar door of a house at Sixth
street and Washington avenue. He was taken
before the committing magistrate at the Second
District Station House and sent below.
Pettt Thieving. James Rosemond. aged
fifteen years, was captured yesterday while in
the act of stealing bread from a baker' wagon
t Second and Wyoming streets. He had a
hearing before Alderman LuLz, and was com
mitted for trial.
The Schuylkill Last evening at 6 o'clock
jth water in the Schuylkill was three and a half
leet above the dam at Fairmount. During the
sight it gradually fell, and this morning there
were only two feet nine inches of water passing
4?ver.
v- IM TORTS.
The Baaleesa ef the City la Farelaa Inperta
Derlac the jneata ef January, 1871 Table
I the Part a Irani whlCa tee Articles war
hlppe4 aa mt the Natleaaltlea ef the
Vessels.
The total value of the articles Imported Into
the customs district of Philadelphia from foreign
countries, In American and foreign vessels,
during the month of January, 1871, amounted
to ti5,?58. The value of the commodities im
ported free of duty was 130,531, and tbe list
embrace dyewood, fur skins, guano, gums,
gypeum, hide cuttings, Indigo, muriate of pot
ash, rags, sulphur, wood, and some few other
articles.
Among the commodities subject to doty were
4,192,218 pounds of sugar, worth f 330,087; iron
and iron manufactures, worth 165,114; 729,330
pounds of coffee, worth ftfO.570; the different
varieties of soda, worth $77,613; jute and its
manufactures, worth t30,389; fruits, worth
131,891; 717,420 pounds of lead, worth $29,139;
zinc, in pigs and sheets, worth $22,793; 12,859
bushels of linseed, worth $19,292; earthen and
chinaware, worth $18,322; tin In plates, and tin
manufactures, worth $14,028; hides, worth
$12,505; and salt, worth $11,298.
Among the articles of lesser Importance may
be mentioned chloride of lime to the value of
$6986, coal to the value of $5975, tobacco in
leaf and cigars to the value of $7437, and pickles
and sauces to the value of $2318.
The exhibit for sugar and iron will give an
idea how the low tariff on those articles affects
our home manufactures.
The following is a tabular statement of the
imports during the month from the following
foreign countries:
American Foreign
Countries Vwl. 17u,ef. Tbti
England IG5.904 ti5,583 1242,487
Ireland 10,793 10,793
Dominion of Canada .... 8,716 3,716
British West Indies. 23,181 .... 22,1 si
British East Indies 97,570 97,579
Cuba 137,043 69,872 805,415
North German Un'n. 86,927 82,749 69,676
Brazil 91,095 91,095
Italy 44,094 89,824 73,518
Belgium 59,108 80,233 69,397
Sweden 59,911 60,911
Total f 355,303 5S0,400 $905,759
Imports during tbe .
month of Jan. ,1871. t538,6oO (504,806 11.043,306
The following is a statement of the nationali
ties of the vessels:
Number, Tonnage
American l ,713
British 14 5,459
North German 5 8,875
Swedish 6 8,331
Total .89 17,878
SHORT OF FUNDS.
The Disagreements Between Councils and the
Beard ef Kducallen The Latter Caustic la
Its own Trap.
The Board of School Control has been caught
in its own trap. Some years ago, having been
voted by Councils a large annualappropriation,
to prevent subsequent appropriations from being
less than that one the members of the board
hastened to Harrisburg and had passed a law
which had this effect, that whenever Councils
failed to make by the 1st of December of each
year the appropriation for the ensuing year,
there should be no change in the amount from
thatvoted for the year just ending. This
action on the part of the Controllers greatly
heightened the animosity which has always ex
isted between them and the Council
men, and the latter, perhaps
bfaeed by this feeling, in various modes
staved off making the appropriation for the
schools on the 1st of December last. Now,
therefore, the Board of Education, Instead of
receiving what it so eagerly asked for, an ap
propriation of nearly one million and a halt, for
the year 1871, is, perforce required by the act of
Assembly to accept what it received in 1870,
viz., $1,205,515. In the $300,000 extra which they
insisted on was to have been found the means
to increase the salaries of the teachers, and for
many proposed improvements that had been
clamored for for years, and which sum we have
reason to believe would have been voted had not
the Board of Education rushed up to Harrisburg
without first having had a conference with the
Councllmen. Whenever a department usurps
what the City Fathers declare to be their powers,
a long and exciting conflict generally ensues.
Councils have not yet made the annual appro
priation, and the financial matters of the Board
of Education have come to a comparative stand
still. No warrants have been drawn since the.
first of the year, and the teachers have not been
able to possess their meagre moathly stipends.
But three warrants have been issued by the
board, but they belong to a different appropria
tion. There have been a number of meetings
of committees to arrange matters, bat, un
fortunately, the appropriation has not yet been
made. Another meeting will be held to-night
at tbe Clerks of Councils' oilice, Fifth and Ches
nut streets.
Swindling Servant Giklb. George Haus
was taken into custody this morning upon the
charge of swindling servant girls. He appeared
at the residence of Mr. Farr, No. 1912 Spruce
street, early this morning, and inquired for
Ellen Riley, the sen ant girl. The latter ap
pearing be presented a note purporting to come
from Catharine Sullivan, a servant employed
at Twenty first and Delancey place. The note
contained a request for the loan of $10. Miss
Riley recollected that not long since a sister of
Miss Sullivan was swindled out of $7 in like
manner, and suspicion was at once aroused. A
policeman was sent for and Haus was taken
into custody. He denied any intention of
swindling the girl, and said that a man met him
at Twentieth and Spruce streets and asked him
to deliver the note. Haus will have a hearing
at the Central this afternoon.
An Accident having occurred to the machi
nery of the Bteamfihip Juniata, that vessel will
not sail on her regular day, but the company
have secured the iron steamship Hercules, which
will sail for New Orleans, via Havana, on Wed
nesday, 1st proximo. Through bills of lading
are given by this company to all Texas ports,
and also to Mobile; to the latter port attention
of shippers Is requested to greatly reduced rates,
which may be obtained at the olllce, No. 130 S.
Third street.
Disturbing a Congregation William
McKnight and Thomas Kennedy were arrested
yesterday by Lieutenant Clark, of the Tenth
district, upon the charge of disturbing the con
gregation worshipping in a building on Thomp
son street, near the Frank ford road. They were
drunk, and amused themselves by Kicking over
the benches. The accused had a hearing before
Alderman 8hoe maker, and were held to ball to
answer.
Robbery. Some time between 8 and 9 o'clock
on Friday night a thief scaled the shed in the
rear of Mr. L. Braclet's saloon, Sixth and Callow
hill streets, and effected an entrancexlnto the
S remises by forcing open tbe second story wln
ow. He ransacked the bureau drawers and
carried off a gold watch and a Prussian silver
piece.
The Bobbins Divorce Case Mr. Frank S.
Johnson authorize us to state that he is not the
"Johnson" referred to lu an article in yesterday'
Sunday Transcripts He had no connection
with the Robbin divorce suit in any manner.
Another "party by the name of Johnson," for
merly a constable, was on the stand and testified
to certain facts.
Highway Robbery Thomas Sweeney, aged
23 years, residing at No. 617 Barrow street, was
taken into custody yesterday by Policeman
Logue upon the alleged charge of knocking
down and robbing a man on Friday morning
last. Thomas has been held for a hearing.
Fast Driving. John and Joseph Ray, aged
respectively twenty and twenty-four years,
were arrested at tenth and couth streets yester
day. They had a hearing before Alderman
Morrow, and were committed for trial.
Slight Fire. About 11 o'clock yesterday
morning a slight fire occurred in the closet of
the house No. 1904 Hamilton street.
TIIE BROTHERS RURJiS.
llaw They Were Arretted had Hew They
Went Meat Free-reter A cat a la the Slip
pery defeats ef the Law.
Joseph and Peter Burns, two brothers notori
ous in criminal annals, were, about a yesr ago,
instrumental in robbing the safe of Friedenberg,
the pawnbroker at Seventh and Poplar street.
While at their nefarious work, a private watch
men, not quite so doltish as those who guarded
thefKenslngton Bank,surprlsed them, and, aided
by another officer, secured them. They were
brought before Alderman Kerr, and having
heard the evidence against them, which was
prima crcfe.he committed them to prison to
await trial. They were brought into court, and
after being penned in the dock for some
day without any appearance of a speedy trial,
the Court admitted them to ball. But the
Brothers Burn went back on th magnanimity
of the Court, and were no sooner out than, in
the police vernacular, they "jumped their ball."
The learned Court then issued bench Warrants
for their arrest, and a second time they were
taken in custody and a second time admitted to
bail. Joe remained in the city, and he ean be
dailv seen about the streets, waiting for his
trial; but Peter, with that restless appe
tite for crime which characterize the
Brothers Burns, proceeded, In company
with a third brother, John, to Norristown,
where they were found in the possession of a
neat kit of burglars' tools. That something evil
was intended was by the sagacious Morris to
nlans at once surmised, and John and Peter
found themselves in jail. A couple of days ago
Peter made an application to be admitted to
bail, and at once a detainer by our authorities
was lodged against him, and he had no sooner
escaped from prison through this artifice than
Detectives Miller and Fletcher arrived with a
bench warrant, took him in custody, and
brought him to this city. This morning he was
taken into court, but, in the absence of the
judge, was brought back to cell No. 4, Central
Station. We fear the farce of admitting him to
ball that he may jump off to perpetrate his vll
lanies somewhere else will again be re-enacted.
Assault on Policemen. Yesterday after
noon an officer of the Twelfth district attempted
to make an arrest at Twenty-sixth street and
Girard avenue, and was set upon and beaten.
Other officers who came to his assistance were
treated in like manner. Finally a squad of
policemen from the Niuth district reached the
scene and succeeded in arresting come of the
assailants. They had a hearing before Alderman
Allison and were held to answer.
Coroner's Inquest. The Coroner this
morning held an Inquest upon the body of Dr.
Evan Dudley, a homoeopathic physician, who
was found dead in bed yesterday morning in the
house where he lodged. No. 1003 Walnut street.
The verdict of the jury was that the deceased
rame to his death from Incautiously taking an
overdose of morphia.
A Vagrant. Mary Mooney, a vagrant, was
found yesterday in the priest' room of St.
James' Catholic Church, Thirty-eighth and
Cbesnut streets. She had helped herself to the
collection which had been taken up in the
church in the morning. Mary was sent to the
station house and from there to the County
Prison.
Fire this Morning. The Willow Brook
Mill of Mr. Stone was damaged by fire this
morning to the extent of three hundred dollars.
The flames originated in the drying-room over
the boilers, and were discovered in time to save
the entire property from destruction.
Assault and Battery Edw. McGIntee
was arrested at Thirteenth and Spring Garden
street yesterday for assault and battery on an
otnoer. no naa a nearing Deiore Alderman
Massey and was held to ball to answer.
Coroner's Case. The Coroner was notified
this morning to hold an Inquest at No. 29 Reck
less street upon the body of Frank Knowles,
aged 45 years, who was found dead in bed at
his residence.
Fire. Beckler's lager beer brewery, at the
corner of Ann and Edgemont streets, was badly
damaored bv fire about half-Dast 10 o'clock this
morning. The flames originated In the ball-room.
Lodgers There were 143 lodgers in the
Third District Station House en Saturday night
and 138 last night.
lboal iwthlliquuctj.
Judgments.
Supreme Court in Sane Chief Justice Thompson and
Judges Read, Apiiew, Sharsuiood,and Williams.
The following judgment were entered this morn
ing: By Read, J. :
Ferree vs. Oxford etc. Trust Company. Error to
Common Pleas of Chester county. Judgment
ahlimed; Chief Justice dissents.
By Thompson, C. J. :
Appeal of Pennsylvania Company for the Insur
ance on Lives and Granting Annuities. Decree
affirmed.
Thirteenth and Fifteenth Streets Passenger Rail
way Company vs. Girard Passenger Railway Cora-
f any. Appeal from preliminary Injunction at Nisi
Tius. Decree set aside and reversed.
By Sharswood, J :
Sloan vs. the Union Banking Company. Error to
the District Court of Philadelphia. Judgment
affirmed.
Provenchenl's appeal. Appeal from the decree
of the Orphans' Court of Philadelphia. Decree
affirmed.
Homicides.
Court of Oner and Terminer.
On Thursday next Judge Ludlow will begin a ses
sion of Oyer and Terminer in order to dispose of
the most pressing cases remaining npon the homi
cide list. The order of business, as at present ar
ranged, is as follows:
February 83, Commonwealth vs. John Ayres,
colored.
February 23, Commonwealth vs. Samuel S nod
grass, February 2T, Commonwealth vs. Adolph Fisher.
February 29, Commonwealth vs. Frank Mo
Gaughran. February 89. Commonwealth vs. Matilda Kelly.
A new venire of jurors, unusually large, ws
returned this morning for service, ami after hearing
applications for excuse, the Judge adjourned the
Court until to-morrow morning, when Quarter Ses
sions ousiness wui oe transacted.
Verdict.
Kisi Prius Judae Read.
Freeman vs. The Danville, ilazleton. and Wilkes
barre Railroad Company. An action to recover
damages for breacn of contract to accept loans
npon bonds. Before reported. Verdict for plaintiff,
1 5000.
Geverameat Baelaess.
United' States District Cuurt Judge CadwaXader,
The February term for Jury trials In this court
was begun to-day. The list is quite light. Mordecal
Busby, Fsq., was appointed foreman or the Grand
Jury, which body of gentlemen were instructed
generally as to the duties required of them and dis
missed to business. Several cases were submitted
by agreement, and verdict taken by agreement aa
follows:
Tbe United States vs. Copes et al. An action on
a distiller's bond. Verdict for the Government,
1797-42.
The United States vs. Bropheyet aL An action
en a distiller's bond. Verdict for the Government,
IS28C6.
The Unfted States v. WUwn F. Roger and
Samuel Pennington and Lewis Barton. An aotlon
on a distiller's bond In $7411-80. Verdict for the
Government for a balance of isooo.
rrna stationery house: of the united
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THIRD EDITION
MATTERS AT WASHINGTON
The Great Carnival.
Congress Sticks to Work
It Refuses to Adjourn
All Other Business Suspended
Later lrom Enropo.
etc., utc Etc. Etc.. Etc.
FROM EUROPE.
The Eatree Into Paris.
London, Feb. 20. A despatch from Versailles
dated the 19th, states that the Emperor of Ger
many J will lunch at L'Ecole Milltalre on his
entry into Paris, in consequence of fever having
been reported a existing at the Tuileries.
It is the intention of the Emperor to return to
Berlin directly after the review of troops in the
Champ de Mars. The South-German sovereigns
are invited to attend the review personally,
but at present no answer has been received.
Tbe Crawn Prlnee
is to receive a triumphal entry into Berlin,
where he has gone to inspect the Second Army.
He will retu rn on the 23d inst.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Conareaa Taa Bnay e Attend the Carnival.
Special Despatch to Th Evening Telegraph,
Washington, Feb. to An effort was made to
adjourn over to-morrow on account of the carnival,
but It failed. The close of the session Is so near and
the appropriation bills are so much behind that
Congressmen did not feel at liberty to lose a day.
Mr. Dawes notified tbe House to-day that he
should move to suspend all rules so a to allow
The Approprlatlan Bill
to have precedence over all other measure nntil
they are passed.
Mr. Whetler notified the House that he Would call
up and press the
Mantharn Pacific Rallraad Bill
to-morrow. Mr. Dawes said he did not' think
Wheeler's bill would occupy over two hours, and he
did not Intend to interfere with It.
The delay on the part of the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue to dispose of the tax on the divi
dend of the
New Yark Central Rallraad
Induced a resolution, to be reported to-day, in
structing the Commissioner to proceed at once to
the collection of the tax, wnlch amounts tofl,
100,000. There Is a
Full Uuamm la Bath Hanaea
and a small number of spectators at the Capitol.
It is believed that tbe carnival will not Interfere
with legislation, and that members will keep close
to business until the end of the session.
The Ureal Festival Te-dav.
The weather opened to-day finely, and everything
conspired to make the carnival, for which so much
preparation baa been made, a succes. The city is
full of people, and It Is estimated that not less than
60,000 are now on Pennsylvania avenue. A large
numner oi bi rangers are in tnc city irom me sur
rounding country. f
Rnaineaaef All Klnda i Huapended.
The President is expected to occupy a position at
the corner ef Sixth street and the avenue, where
the Marine Band Is stationed. So far nothing has
taken place but two or three horse-races.
Tbe District or Columbia.
The President to-day signed the bill creating a ter
ritorial government for the District of Columbia,
West Point VUlllna Beard.
Despatch to the Associated Press.
The Board of visitors appointed by the President
to attend the annual examinations at the Military
Academy In Juae, 1871, will consist of the Rev. Dr.
Sunderland, Washington city ; Rev. Dr. Vincent, of
Plalnfleld, N. J.; ex-Governor Aiken, of South
Carolina: Judge Miller, of Tuscaloosa, Ala,;
General Isaac P. Qulnby, of the Rochester Univer
sity, New York, and Joseph J. Wood, Esq., of Kan-
BftSa
The City's a nests to the Carnival,
consisting of Governors Campbell and McCook,
members of the Baltimore City Government, and
others, were formally welcomed at Metzerat's Hall
to-day at noon in a speech by Mayor Emory.
Tbe Cettea Tax.
Despatch to the Associated Press.
Washington, Feb. so. The Supreme Court to
day amrmed the constitutionality of the cotton tax
by a divided court.
CONGRESS.
FOHTY.FIKST TERM -THIRD SESSION.
Senate.
Washinuton, Feb. 20. The Fsnate met at 11 A.
M., when a motion made by Mr. Stockton to ad
journ resulted ajes, 8 ; nays, 88 no quorum voting.
During the calling of the roll for the purpose of
ascertaining the names of absentees and compelling
their attendance, ten additional Senators arrived,
when tbe motion was defeated, and further proceed
ings under the call were dispensed with.
Mr. Conkllng. from the Judiciary Committee, re
ported favorably tbe House bill to guard the purity
of elections. He said this was a bill to defend the
ballot box against fraud and perjuries.
Mr. Sawyer, from the Committee on Education
and Labor, aBked that that committee be discharged
from the further consideration of the resolutions of
the Mississippi Legislature, recently presented by
Mr. Revels, for an American Printing House and In
stitution for the Blind. He said the committee re
ported adversely on the subject last year because of
their conclusion that the whole thing was very
much In the nature of a swindle. The committee
was discharged.
The Senate, at 12-15, took up tbe Legislative Ap
propriation bill, and the debate was continued upon
concurring In the amendment reported from the
Committee of the Whole, repealing tbe prohibition
againBt pardons as evidence in the Court of Claims.
Mr. Blair, speaking of the failure ef the Govern
ment to f urduth arms or means of protection to the
Unionists of the South, and the assertion of dig
anion sentiments by the Republican party prior to
the Rebellion, read a number of extract from the
New York Tribune bearing date In 1860 and 1861.
Ilanse el Representative.
The House met at 11 o'clock and proceeded to the
call of States for bills. Under tbe call a number of
bin were Introduced and referred:
By Mr. Van Wyck, to punish the printing or de
positing In tbe malls of counterfeit treasury notes,
bank bills, or fractional currency, so that the Post
Onlce shall not be used to circulate counterfeits.
By Mr. Burohard, to encourage and aid the esta
blishment of free school throughout the United
States, setting apart the proceeds of the sale of
public lands for that purpose.
By Mr. Van Trump, in relation to tbe non-payment
by the New York Central Railroad Company of
the tax of live per cent, upon It Issue of scrip, re
citing tbe facta in the case, and the distrust which
the ion-enforcement of the tax had caused In the
public mind a to the equal, honest, and Impartial
administration of the revenue laws, and requesting
the CountissloBMP of Internal Revenue to enforce
the collection of this 1 1. 161 ,800, leaving the liability
of the company to be determined, aa In the case of
individual, by the proper authorities of the Govern
ment. By Mr. McGrew, resolutions of the West Virginia
Legislature against tbe construction of the Newport
and Cincinnati Bridge on it present plan, and
against the impeding of the navigation of the Ohio
river by the erection of bridges.
The bill reported from the Committee of Foreign
AUalrs on Friday last authorizing the President of
the United States to appoint a joint commission to
establish the northwestern boundary line, was next
taken up.
Mr.Swann, who reported the bill from the Com
mittee on Foreign An aire, explained tin necessity
for Us passage. He replied to the objections of Mr.
Dawes on Friday and expressed hi confidence lu
the estimate submitted nxtng me com at i,uw.
Mr. Dawes stated that within the last fifteen years
there had been expended in running this same
boundary line $860,4oo, and that it was only after
1mi, when notice wa given that no more appro,
prlations would be made, that it wa discovered
that tbe whole thing wa a miss-lire. The work
should have been completed, and would have been
completed, in one year U it had not been for the
private interest of a gigantic' corporation, which
wanted to get nnder it control a width of eighty
mile of that territory.
He believed that before the bill would become a
law, the question wbere the Una should be run
wonld be ef not the sllghteiit consequence. He
therefore ngge8tel the propriety Of postponing the
snbject for tbe present session, and If, after the sit
tings of the high commission were closed, it then
became necessary to go en with the work, an appro
priation could be made.
Mr. Swann inquired of Mr. Dawes whether he
thonght that one of the results of the deliberations
of the high commission wonld be to cede the terri
tory of Canada to the United States?
Mr. Dawe replied that the gentleman had as
much knowledge on that point a be had himself.
Mr. Swann remarked that the gentleman's argu
ment ws based upon It.
Mr. Dawe suggested that pending the delibera.
lions of the high comraiRsion this appropriation
might be postponed with entire safety.
Mr. Swann inquired whether, if the gentleman
did not expect Canada to be received into the terri
tory of tne United States, It would not be necessaty
for the Government nnder any clrcnmstancea to run
the bonndaiy lineT
Mr. Dawe replied that he thought It would be
ultimately necessary, if nothing wa gained by the
High Commission, to ascertain the grand fact on
which side of the line Pembina was, but be be
lieved that tbe whole matter would come no and
rould not be kept out of th deliberation of the
High Commission. It was not to be expected that
the damages caused by the Alabama would be com
pensated t jr the counting out of so many dollars.
Mr. Banks advocated the passage of the bill, and
expressed a great doubt whether the high commis
sion would ever concede that territory to the United
States, as the question did not appear to be within
the list of matters to come nnder Its consideration.
He disclaimed the idea of the Committee of Foreign
Affairs having any personal or private motives in
urging the bill
The bill was then passed. Yeas 183, nays 79.
A despatch from the Associated Press announcing
the safety of the Tennessee wa laid before the
House by the Speaker. Its reading afforded general
satisfaction.
Mr. Dawes, from the Committee on Appropria
tions, reported the sundry Civil Service Appropria
tion bill. Made the special order tor to-morrow.
Tbe bill appropriates about 130,000,000, including
t4,C00,0T0 for pensions nnder the recent law grauting
pensions to the surviving soldiersof the war of 1S14.
The Douse then proceeded to the consideration of
the report of the Judiciary Committee on the Mc
Gsrrahan claim.
Mr. Cook modified tha resolution offered by him
on last Saturday, so as to make it read;
Remo ved, That In tbe opinion of the House there
Is no sufficient evidence that either William McUar
rahan or the New Idrla Mining Company ha a title,
either legal or equitable, to the land known as the
Panoche Grande In the State of California, and that
such proceedings shall be at onoe instituted aa will
recover possession of the same an! assert the title
or the United States therein.
Mr. Marshall expressed his views in favor ef the
report of the minority of the Judiciary Committee
as against the majority report. He had been a
member of the Judiciary Committee which had
examined the matter in the last Congress, and he
stated as a fact that, taking the two committees Into
accennt, they had stood twelve in favor of the claim
of Mcuarranan ana six against it
Mr. BlnRham, Chairman of the Judiciary Com
mittee, areued aeainst the report of the majority.
and in favor of that or the minority, leaning his ar
gument particularly on the ground that a patent
had ieen Issued In due form to William McGarra
han, and that by the Intervention of a minion, a
hlreing of the New Idrla Mining Company, the re
cord of that fact in the Interior Department had
been mutilated.
Mr. Gaiiieid argued against the claim of McOar
rahanand against th existence of the original
rrant asserted to have been made to Gomez in 163T.
a man who had In open court confessed to having
forged another Use grant, and exhibited a specimen
oi ins SKiu in mat way to tne court.
CITY ITEMS.
Corsets.
Corsets.
Corsets.
Corsets.
Prices Reduced.
Prices Reduced.
The Ladies' Opportunity.
The Ladies' Opportunity.
60 Cents good Hand-made Corsets.
70 Cents superior new Corhet.
80 Cents finely-trimmed Uorbet.
su Cents splendid Woven Corset.
$1-00 Superior Woven Corset.
l -oo Superior Patent Circular Gore Corset.
Tbe One Dollar Patent Circular Gore Corset,
now havmg a marked success, la well shaped and
made up In a superior manner. It is the ladies'
favorite. To secure increased patronage Mr. Finn
is presenting a splendid line of Corset at figures
far below usual rates.
Also, full lines of finer goods at moderate prices.
John M. Finn,
S. & corner Arch and Seventh streets.
Burnett's Kalliston The best cosmetic.
"I was as Weak as a Baby," observed ene of the
young lady employes at alacy's dry good store,
"when I commenced taking Plantation Bitters;
and now I am on my feet from morning till night,
without ever feeling over fatigued." This remark
was made about six months ago to a pale, ema
ciated girl who was " making some purchases at
Macy's. "The bint was taken," says the young
woman In a letter to the proprietors; "I began
taking your Bitters tbe next day, and am happy to
tell you that they have completely restored my
health, strength, and cheerfulness."
OREEN GUM PLASTERS,
The only ones which effectually will cure Corns
and Bunions, are manufactured by
G. Krause, Apothecary,
N. W. cor. Twelfth and Cbesnut Street.
Mr. William W. Cassidy, the Jeweller at No.
South Second street, has one of the largest and most
attractive stock of all kinds of Jewelry and Silver
ware in the city. He has also on hand a line assort
ment of fine American Western Watches. Those
who purchase at this store at the present time are
certain to get tbe worth of their money.
Sea Moss Farine from pure Irish Moss, for Blanc
Mange, Puddings, Costards, Creams, etc. etc. The
cheapest, healthiest, and most delicious food in the
world.
Bidding, beat In the city, lowest price, and gua
ranteed, by Axbbktson & Co., No. 1435 Chesnut
street.
Burnett's Cocqaine a perfect halr-dresslng.
Whitman's Jujube is now the standard remedy
for singers, public speakers, and all affections of the
throat. Druggists sell it. Twenty-five cents per box.
Stei'Bkn F. Whitman A Son, Sole Manufacturers,
B. W. corner oi Twelfth and Market streets.
51 A II 11 1 U I,
Robin ett Smith. On the soth instant, by the Rev.
John J. Elcock, at the residence of tbe Right Rev.
DUtbop Wood, Clarkncb D. Robin ett and Zklie A.,
daughter of Byron II. Smith. (
Bulkley Caldwell. On the 18th instant, by the
Rev. D. W. Perry, assisted by the Kev. Charles A.
Maison, Justice L. Bulkley, of New York, and
Laura K., elaest daughter of James E. Caldwell, of
Philadelphia. $$
iik:i.
Batch elor. On Sunday, 19th Instant, after a lin
gering illness, William bATCUKLoa, in the 8id year
of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully Invited to attend the funerul, from the resi
dence of his mother, No. 8ST North Third street, on
Thursday, tad instant, at 8 o'clock. To proceed to
If ecbanlcs' Cemetery.
Gillingh am. Suddenly, on the loth instant, John
W. Gillinuham, in the 61st year of his age.
HI relatives and friends of tha family are respect
fully invited to attend his funeral, from bis late resi
dence. No. 886 North Front street, on Second day,
80th Instant, at 8 o'clock P. M.
Johnson. On the 19th instant, Alvah Johnson,
in the 86th year of his age.
Tbe relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from his late resi
dence, No. 4T Prime street, on Wedueaday after
noon, at 1 o'clock. Interment at Ebenezer M. .
Church Cemetery.
Moss.. On the 17th Instant, E. L. Moss, in the 65th
year of his age.
The male relative and friend of the family are
invited to attend his funeral, from his late residence,
No. 1808 Spruce street, on Tuesday morning, Feb.
81, at 10 o'clock precisely.
Powell. On the 17th instant, at Beverly, N. J.,
George S. Powell, in the 6d year of bis age.
The relative and frieuds of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from the resl.
deuce of his mother, No. ill Wharton street, on
Wednesday morning, Febiuary 8ad, at lo o'clock.
Interment at Uuion vault.
ItiTTBK house. On the 19th Instant, Eli is, young
eat daughter of William and Catharine Ritienhouse,
In the .6th year of her age.
Tbe relative and friend of the family are respect
fully invited to attend her funeral, from her father
residence, no. S4io Mermantown avenue, aoove sn
quehanna avenue. Funeral on Thursday afternoon,
at a o'clock, without further notice. To proceed to
tbe Glenwood Cemetery.
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AND
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ME IT, YOUTH, BOY 8.
AND
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Fitted with
SUITABLE CLOTHING,
READY-MADE.
WANAMAKEB'S,
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ACADEMY
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MUSIC
TIIE STAR COURSE OF LECTURES.
WENDELL PHILLIPS.
This (Monday) Evening, February 80,
Subject "Street Life in Europe."
JAMES E. MURDOCH.
On Thursday Evening, February 83,
An Actor's Views and Impressions of the Character
of "Hamlet," Illustrated by remarks and readings.
MISS LILLIAN S. EDGARTON, Feb. 8T.
REV. E. H. CHAPLN, D. D., March 8.
DANIEL DOUGHERTY, Esq., March 13.
JOSH BILLINGS, March 16.
A. MINBR GRISWOLD (The Fat Contributor),
March 80.
GENERAL KILPATRICK, March 23.
MRS. CADY STANTON, March ST.
GRAND CONCERT, March 80.
ADMISSION- ;....M CENTS
RESERVED BEATS ffAx CENTS Extra
Tickets to any of the SlngleJSK&fcp, and to the
Concert, for sale at Gould A FIS Piano Rooms,
No. 983 CHESNUT Street, and fft Che ACADEMY
on the evenings of the Lectures.
Ticket Office open daily from 9 A. M. to ft P. M.
Doors open at quarter-past T ; Lecture at 8. It
Qr ACADEMY OF MUSIC
WEDNESDAY EVENING, Feb. 82,
ODONOVAN ROSSA
will address the citizens of Philadelphia, in aid of
the
IRISn CAUSE,
ON BIS
"PRISON LIFE IN ENGLAND."
TICKETS.
60 CENTS
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To be obtained at CUMMISKEY'S Book store,
No. 1037 CHESNUT Street, and at the Academy,
from 10 A. M. to 8 P. M. 818 4t
gy- H. M. DALY'S WHISKY WAREROOMS,
Nos. 22-2 8. FRONT Street and 139 DOCK SU
IMMENSE STOCK
OF THE BEST BRANDS
IN ORIGINAL BARRELS.
Among which may be found the celebrated "Golden
Weddino," Bourbon of ancient date; Wheat and
Rye Whiskies, all pure from manufacturers (In ori
ginal packages), including those well-known dis
tillers, THOMAS MOORE fc SON,
JOSEPH S. FINCH A CO., and
THOMAS MOORE.
The attention of the trade la requested to test
'these Whiskies, at market rates. 8 smw
jgy- AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
REV. HENRY WARD BEKCHER
Will deliver his new and popular lecture,
HAPPINESS,
TUE8DAY EVENING, Feb. 21. 1871,
Under the auspices of the YOUNG MEN'S CHRIS
TIAN ASSOCIATION.
Tickets, 60c. ; Family Circle, 25c. ; Reserved seats,
25c. extra. For sale at F. A. North & Co.'s, No. 1028
Chesnut Btreet. 8 17 4t
agy nOM CEOPATHIO HOSPITAL, NO. 1114
CUTHBERT Street.
The attending Managers for February are:
W. Hobart Brown, No. 2033 Wallace street.
John Carrow, No. 1508 Spruce street.
C. G. Raue, M. D., No. 181 N. Tenth street.
John C. Morgan, M. D., No. 1700 Chesnut street;
The attending Physicians are Drs. Raue, Morgan,
and Martin.
The attending Surgeon is Malcolm Macfarlan.
M. 1).
The resident Physician Is Dr. Baethlg.
The attending Physicians and Surgeon attend
dally at the Hospital.
Applications for admission are received by the
attending Managets on Wednesdays at 6 P. If. at
tbe Hospital.
Persons seriously Injured by accident are always
admitted, if brought to the Hospital Immediately
thereafter.
Contributions In money received bv the Treasu
rer, J. W. Sexton, Esq., of Jay Cooke k Co.
Contributions of Food, Clothing, Bedding, etc , re
celved at the Hospital. 8cms6t
egy AT THE REQUEST OF SARAH F. SMILEY,
a Minister of the Religious Society of Friend
from Baltimore, a meeting for Divine Worship will
beheld at Friends' Meetlmg-house, on TWELFTH
Street, between: Market and Chesnut streets, on
THIRD DAY EVENING, the 81st instant, at 8
O'clock. A general invitation 1 given, including
especially those descended from or somewhat con
nected with Friend. 8 MO if
PHILADELPHIA POST OFFICE.
Philadelphia, February 80, 187L
Malls for ST. THOMAS and BRAZIL, per steamer
SOUTH AMERICA, will close at this office at
o'clock TO-NIGHT. Instead of the 8d, as usual.
It HENRY H. BINGHAM, Postmaster.
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and JOHN DEV1NK, Executors of Dennis Cannon,
deceased, and to report distribution of the balance
in tbe bands of the accountant, will meet the parties
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