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THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH .PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1871.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1871.
tThe earliest regular edition of The
Evening Telegraph goes to press at 1$
o'clock, and the subsequent regular editions
at 2 J, SS, and 4 J. Whenever there is im
portant news of the complications in Europe,
extra editions will be issued after this hour,
and before the regular time for the early
edition.
THE NEW JlAMrsniRE ELECTION.
We expressed a fear a few days ago that a
turning-point in national politics had been
reached, and the result of the election in New
Hampshire furnishes unwelcome proof that
this fear was but too well grounded. For the
first time since 1 854 the Demooracy have
Bwept that State, and for the first time since
18.")ti (the first year that the Republican party
was well organized) have the Republicans
lost it. Democratic, under the old order of
things, New Hampshire abandoned her
ancient faith when one of her sons, Franklin
Fierce, signed the Kansas-Nebraska bill, and
she has given steady adherence to the
young giant of Republicanism through all
the changing scenes of the
war (wavering slightly only in 1802
and 13(3 by diminishing her standard ma
jority), and Bhe returns to it now after seven
teen years of allegiance to the cause of the
coixntry, after the battle is over and victory
is won, and after a Fresident, to whom she
gave nearly seven thousand majority, is in
stalled in the White House.
This significant political revolution is
unhappily as complete as it is remarkable.
Before the election there was a Blight fear
that the Republicans would lose one out of
three Congressmen, but the returns indicate,
contrary to all expectations, that the Demo
cracy have carried all the Congressional
districts.
Thus, three votes will be taken from the
Republican phalanx in the House of Repre
sentatives and added to the ranks of the De
mocracy, giving them 9C members a force
that, when it is inoreased by a few more
Democratic members who will probably be
eleoted, will enable them to prevent decided
legislation in the interest of Republicanism;
and the State itself, which was supposed to
be aa safe as Lancaster county, elects a Demo
cratic Governor!
For such an extraordinary manifestation of
publio sentiment there must be some extra
ordinary exp'anation. No party so strongly
entrenched could be thus routed, if deep and
Intense dissatisfaction with some of its pro
ceedings had not been created.
Among these causes the San Domingo
policy, and the determined opposition to it
in New Hampshire, is probably one of the
most important.
A correspondent of the New York Tribune,
writing from Nashua, N. II., on the eve of
the election, thus describes some of the
points made against the proposed acquisition
by Senator Fatterson:
"In his speech here last week Senator Patterson
took strong ground against the annexation of S int
Domingo, (or the reason that we have Icebergs and
hurricanes enough, lie said that General Sherman
bad Informed him that to protect Dominica it would
require a standing army of 6000 men, which would
be maintained at an annual expense of tio.ooo.ooo,
and this would be a small part of the expense. The
purchase-money would amount to f 40,000,000 ; and
in addition to this would be the heavy expense of
iiullding fortiticatlons and guarding the ssaboird.
The inhabitants are Ignorant, and, while we would
educate the world, our first duty is at home. The
people are rebellious, too, for It is only a few years
since Spain sent 40, oW men there tosuppress a rebel
lion, Su,Ouo of wnom found their graves, and Spain
lost the country. France had tried to govern them,
and lost 40,ooo soldiers and millions of treasure. Is
the prospect any brighter for the United States?
General Sherman had said, In a Cabinet meeting,
that "this annexation would be the first nail in our
corrln."
The danger of making a party test of a
measure which a Republican Senator con
demns in this fashion is painfully apparent.
On the heels of this speech came the news
that Sumner had been deposed from the
chairmanship of the Committee on Foreign
Relations, and intelligent and conscientious
men were forced to conclude that the new read
ing of Republicanism was to be devotion to a
measure (San Domingo) which they intensely
abhorred. Rut, aside from this question,
other causes of dissatisfaction changed many
votes.
Men who cared little for foreign questions
of any description revolted against the un
necessary continuation of the odious income
tax.
The people, who had long and quietly born
the brunt of terrib'e taxation, determined to
vote against continued efforts to pour an
nually into the National Treasury one hun
dred millions of dollars more than the cur
rent expenses.
Men who were indignant with the con
tinuation of the war tax on tea and coffee,
Totadtor its repeal.
Men who fancied that the administration,
in its zeal for foreign acquisitions, vs Lien they
deemed not on undesirable but dangerous,
was neglecting domestio interests of primary
importance, were anxious to rebuke such im
posed neglect.
Men who flaw money plenty in the vaults
of banks, in the Btrong-boxes of the Trea
sury, in the hands of Btock speculators, in
every circle where it was not needed for use
ful purposes, while it was wofully scarce in
the hands of the people, voted for a new and
better policy.
Men wLo beUsYel tfcat xtrmsa.ace had
been carried to undue limits, that corruption
still abounded, and that, if the able-bodied
white tax-payer did not quickly begin to look
after his interests, he would soon have no in
terests left worth looking after, voted with
the Democracy for the first time in their
lives.
Despite these dissatisfactions, there is still
time left to rally the Republican party for the
Fresidential campaign of 1872 if wise,
vigorous, prudent, and just measures are
speedily adopted. No time is to be lost, how
ever. Sinoe the tyros of politioia can now
plainly see how easily the power of a great
party can be frittered away, some f its cool
heads and brave hearts should still be able to
replace the benighted wanderers on the high
way to victory.
TEE IND1QXA T10N MEETING LAST
NIOUT.
The meeting at Horticultural Hall last even
ing was a warning that the members of the
Legislature will do well to hoed, for it is cer
tain from the temper manifested that the
Tammany government which it is proposed
to place over this city will not be tamely
submitted to. The meeting was very largely
made up of poor working men, the owners
and lessees of small houses, a class which on
ordinary occasions is distinguished for its
profound respect for the law, and'for its cor
dial submission, in the interests of good
government, to the deorees of the law-making
power. It was evident from the conversa
tions which took place in every part of the
hall previous to and during the formal pro
ceedings of the meeting, that these men were
thoroughly alarmed, and that they fully
understood what the ultimate results of a
commission government would be.
They felt instinctively that upon them, and
not upon the rich men of the city, would fall
the burden of increased taxation; and with
the prospeot that all the results of years of
toil will be swept away to gratify the greed of
an irresponsible and all-powerful oligarchy,
they naturally and properly arrived at the
conclusion that when the law fails to protect
the citizen it is the duty of the citizen to
protect himself. The man who by dint of
hard saving has managed to obtain a home
for himself will not tamely submit to have it
taken away from him by a system of govern
ment to which he never consented, and which
never received the sanotion of a majority of
his fellow-citizens. Every small property
holder in the city of Philadelphia is now
threatened by the commission bills
with the confiscation of his home
and lot of land by a system of taxation
over which he has no control whatever, and
the alarm and indignation of those who at
tended the meeting last evening, if not loud
voiced, were deep; and if the Legislature
should dare to pass the Commission bills in
the face of the protest of the citizens of
Philadelphia, the men who expect to grow
rich by means of them may possibly find that
some laws cannot be executed when publio
opinion in a community of freemen is unani
mously opposed to them. The citizens of
rhilade'phia will have the sympathies of the
entire nation in any opposition they may
make to the enforcement of the commission
bills in case they become laws, for these bills
will completely overthrow republican gov
ernment, at least so far a this city is
concerned, and will establish a despot
ism of the most infamous description
a greedy, pitiless, and unscrupulous oligarchy
to which that of Venice would appear lamb
like in comparison.
The speakers at the meeting last night
turned the whole commission scheme inside
out, and exhibited it in all its deformity, and
the response which the audience made to the
telling points brought forward by Mr. Vaux,
Mr. O'Byrne, and the other gentlemen who
ocoupied the platform, proved how thoroughly
the whole subject was understood, and how
profound was the just indignation of the
citizens who crowded the hall. The meeting
was a warning to the Legislature, and espe
cially to the Philadelphia delegation, that it
would be well for them to heed. Every
member from this city who advocates or votes
for the commission bills, in their present or
in any other shape, will be branded as a traitor
to his constituents, and he will probably find,
if he attempts to return, that Philadelphia will
not be a pleasant place for him to live in for
the future.
We caution our readers, as we did yester
day, not to place any reliance upon the reports
which come from Harrisburg with regard to
the defeat of. the commission bills. They
have for the present been choked off, but
there is nothing to prevent them from being
brought forward in the House and passed at
any moment; and even if the present set of
bills are definitely killed, there is every pro
bability that others will be introduced, and
a determined effort made to push them
through both houses, and to secure the sig
nature of the Governor. The men who ex
pect to be benefitted by the commission
scheme have prepared a deep-laid plan, and
they are determined if possible to carry it at
the present session in spile of all opposition.
Such an opportunity for wholesale stealing
under the protection of law was never before
offered in this country for our oommissi6n
bills go a step further than those under which
New York is plundered and with untold
millions almost in their grasp, desperate
efforts will undoubtedly be made to secure
the prize.
Ofka kind with the three bills particularly
referred to above is the Personal Tax Com
mission bill which was introduced some
weeks ago, and which has almost bean lost
sight of lately, owing to the superior inte
rest of the great plundering scheme. ' The
bill for the creation of a Personal Tax Com
mission, however, is scarcely less dangerous
and is no less obnoxious than the other
measures, and it Bhould be equally protested
against. The individuals who are named for
Commit-sioners of Public Works, Water, and
Police have at least had the good grace
to remain silent and not to insult
the cou munity by advocating the bills in
hich I bey are interested. William L. Den
nis and R. J.C. Walker, two of the proposed
personal-tax commissioners, have, however,
actually appeared before the Committee
on Municipal Corporations of the House of Re
presentatives as the advocates for the passage
of their bill. It is difficult to characterize
such a proceeding in proper terms, but it is
tolerably evident that the gentlemen named
aie entirely too anxious to assume the duties,
responsibilities may we say perquisites? of
commissioners, and the Legislature will do well
to limit them, so far as is in its power, to
the comparatively humble spheres which they
now occupy.
One of the few bills now under considera
tion in the Legislature which is worthy of
adoption embodies a plan for a new geologi
cal survey of the Commonwealth. This is a
measure of real importance, which would
quickly repay a hundred-fold the compara
tively small expense attending it. Within a
comparatively few years many of . the pro
gressive States have ordered geological sur
veys, and nowhere would such an investiga
tion be more immediately and extensively
useful and beneficial than in this great deposit
of inexhaustible stores of coal, iron, and oil.
NOTICKB,
SmiNo Clothing,
Spring Clothing,
. Spring Clothino,
for Gents,
Youths,
BOV3,
AND CHILDREN,
YOU will soon want to buy your Xw ypriwi Cloth
iiifl, and this is a cordial invitation for you to visit our
Establishment and innpeft th new ani beautiful pat
tern of Men's ami Hoys' Wear now on our counters,
which we are able to offer at very low and satisfac
tory PRICKS.
We have tlie Best Beady-Made Clothing in the
city, and we mate it to the intkbest of the pkopli
TO DEAL WITH t'P.
Spring Clothing,
Spring Clothing,
Qnotun ff ATfTTVM
Wanamaeer & Brown,
Wanamaker & Bkowk,
Wanamaeer & Brown,
Oak Hall,
The Largest Clothing House is America,
S. E. Corner Sixth and Market Streets.
TO RENTi
WANTED TO RENT
FOR THE SUMMER OF 1371,
Or a Term of Years,
A HANDSOME FURNISHED COUNTRY PLACE.
Address X. Y. Z., r. O. Box 1092, stating charac
ter and location of place. 8Usmwf4t
Si GOOD BUSINESS STAND TO LET,
SUITABLE FOR ANY BUSINESS.
Store and DavoIIIiij,
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SIXTEENTH AND
VINE STREETS.
Apply on premises. 3 14 tf
INSURANQbt
pnE PENNSYLVANIA COMPANY FOR
INSURANCES ON LIVES AND GRANTING
ANNUITIES.
OFFICE No. 304 WALNUT STREET.
Incorporated March 10, 1313.
Charter Perpetual.
CAPITAL $1,000,000.
SURPLUS UPWARDS OF $760,000.
Deposits of money received, payable on demand
with Interest at the rate of Three Per Cent, per an
num, or payable on ten days' notice at the rate of
Four Per Cent, per annum.
And under appointment by Individuals, corpora
tions, and courts, act as
EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTERS,
GUARDIANS, JTSSIGNEES, COMMITTEES,
RECEIVERS, AGENTS. COLLECTORS, ETC.
And for the faithful performance of Its duties aa
such all Its assets are liable.
CHARLES DUTILU, President.
William B. Hill, Actuary.
DIRECTORS.
Charles Dntllh, .Jemima B. Llpplncott,
Henry J. Williams,
William S. Vaux,
John R. Wucherer,
AdolDh B. ISorie,
Charles II. Hutchinson,
Llndley Smyth,
George A. Wood,
Anthony J. Antelo,
Alexander Blddle,
cnaries a. Lewis,
Henry Lewis.
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Spring Importations arriving every week per
French steamers.
P. P. Full Unci HoUfry, Gloves, Linen Collars
and Cuffs, Corsets, Embroideries, Piques, Hand-
liereineis, etc. etc. etc Sliswtr
SOAP! SOAP!! SOAP!!!
PATENT PERFUMED DETERSIVE.
PATENT PERFUMED DETERSIVE.
PATENT PERFUMED DETERSIVE.
This la the best and moBt economical LAUNDRY
SOAP In the United States For house-cleaning, and
washing Flannel or Woollen Goods, It has do equal.
It la sold by ail grocers, and manufactured only by
MlSSONE, VAN HAAQEN 4 CO.,
S IB wfm2m Philadelphia and New York.
ANTED. TWO FlRVl'-CLASS JEWKLrtKb.
Appiy to E. O. NfcWUN,
8 15 St No. tin LOCUST frireet.
FROM THE
PHILADELPHIA CLOTH
OF
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N. W. Corner
US
EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN MATERIALS
LADIES',
Embraces every thing, Native and Foreign, that is Hare, Chaste, and Beautiful.
, mm km boys' department
Zs comprehensive, covering everything that the refined taste of London, Paris, Blew York
Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washirgtou, or any of the larger centres, could desire
Call and examine our immense Stock displayed on our counters.
WILLIAM T. SiMOD CRASS CO.,
N. W. Corner of Ninth and Market Streets.
CLOTHINQ.
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L?VJINDLR THE
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OUR NEW STOCK,
far exceeding In
VARIETY OF DESIGN
and
COLOR
Anything we have ever had,
PERFECT AND COMPLETE,
Is offered at Tatea
LOWER
Than It has been possible to Bell for years.
GREAT SALE
or
OIL PAINTINGS.
IIUUII A. McCAEfN
Will sell at public Bale his entire collection
Foreign and American Oil Paintings,
AT
No. 910 CIIESNUT STREET,
Preparatory to making extensive alterations in his
store
On THURSDAY and FRIDAY, March 1 and IT,
Commencing at 1)4 o'clock.
NOW ON FREE EXHIBITION,
snctrp 15. SCOTT, Jr., Auctioneer.
WANTED,
A SECOND-HAND PONY PHAETON
WITH UUMBLB.
Address, statmg price,
W. IV.
3 13 3V Lock Box 11, Fost Office
IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION
t. smodesmss a
of NINTH and MARKET Streets,
CEHTRE
or
FOIt
CEfJTLEIVlEN'S, AND BOYS' WEAR.
DEPARTMENT
DRY QOODS.
GRAND OPENING
OF
New Styles for Spring
IN
Walking Suits,
Dressee, Sacques, Etc.,
On Thursday, XVI arch 16.
HOLIER, COLLADAY & CD.,
Nob 1412 and 1414 CBESNUI St,
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PHILADELPHIA.
EYRE
AND
LANDELL,
A11CII FOURTII Sts.
IMEW SILKS,
NEW SHAWLS,
NEW LACES,
NEW JAPANESE.
1 8T mws3mrp
BLACK SILKS
Per Recent Arrivals from France.
RICH BLACK GROS GRAINS, ?1'25.
RICH BLACK TAtFETAS, $125.
RICH BLACK GROS GRAINS, $150.
With a splendid line or
JBJLiiVCIC: SILKS
At from $1-78 to 2 B0.
D Our large trade enables ns to sell at very small
profits,
CUR WEN STODDART & BROTHER
Nob. 450, 452, and 454 North BSCOND Street,
8l8 8t Above willow.
HATS AND OAPS.
WILLIAM II. OAKFORD,
IIATTJEII.
IYo. 013 ClIEStHUr Street.
SPUING STYLES NOW READY.
Patronage respoctfaUy solicited.
P. P.-SOLK AGENT FOR AM DON'S NiW
YORK HATS. 8 10 f mwistfp
WA R BURTON 'S IMPROVE J VKNTILATKD
and easy-llUing DRESS HATi (patented), in all
Hie improved lasMons of the seoo. CUKSNUT
btreet, next door to the Post Pities. ro?
OPTICIANS.
SPECTACLE 6,
MICROSCOPES, TELESCOPES, TnER
MOMETERS, MATHEMATICAL, SUR
VEYING, PHILOSOPHICAL AND
DRAWING INSTRUMENTS
AT REDUCED PRICES.
JAMES VV. QUEBN A CO..
T 80 mwfUp No. 924 CIIESNUT Stree', PhU. I
HOUSE
WATCHES. JEWELRY, ETO.
THIS
NEW YORK WATCH COMPANY'S
"WATCHES,
(Factory, Sprlngfleld, Mass.
In presenting their Watches to the American pub-
11c, we dotao with the knowledge that in nolnt of flnls m
and time-keeping qualities they are superior for thel
price to any waicn made la this country.
For Bale by
ALEX. R. HARPER & DRO.,
Successor to John M. Harper,
No. 303 CHE3NUT STREET,
SECOND STORY, J 3 8mrp'
Salesroom of the American Watch.
KIANOS.
Steinway & Sons'
Grand Square and Upright Pianos.
Special attention is called to their ne
Patent llprlsrht Piano.
With Double Iron Frame, Patent Resonator, Tubular'
metai r ramo Action, etc, wnicu are matcniess la
rone ana louca, ana unnvauea in a or ability.
CUAULES IlLASIia,
WAREROOMS,
No. 1006 CHESNUT STREET,
t!3tfrp PHTT,apeijhia;
PIANOS. AND ORGANS.
BRADBURY 'S, V PIANOS,
AND
MASON AND HAMLIN'S CABINET ORGANS.
GOULD fc FISCHEH,
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J. I. GOULD. No. 1018 ARCH Street.
WM. O. FIBCPIR. llTtfip
OARPETINQS, ETO.
McCAUUM, CREASE & SlOAIi,
IMPORTERS OF (
CARPETINGS.
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Spring Importations, i
NEW DESIGNS IN ALL FABRICS.
Now in store: and to arrive, together with the whole
stock, are oQered at
I?opiilar I?ricc,
To Insure large sales,
Prepaiarory to Removal
Id July to oar new warehouse,
Nos. 1012 and 10U Chesnut St.
AlcCALLUM, CltEASE & SLOAN,
No. 500 Oil; SHUT Street,
8 1 wsm3mrp PHILADELPHIA.
FINANCIAL.
JJAVINGBEEN APPOINTED AGENTS
FOR THE SALE AND EXCHANGE
or TBM
NEW UNITED STATES LOAN,
We would tender our services to Investors or hoi it
ers of old loans desiring to make exchange.
DItEXEL & GO.,
Wo. 34 SOUTH THIRD STREET,
PHILADELPHIA,