4 THE DAILY EVlSNliNG TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, SATURUaY, APRIL 29, 1871. PUBLISHED EVERT AFTERNOON (SUNDATS BXCRPTBD), AT THE EVENING TELEGRAPH BUILDING, No. 108 8. THIKD STREET, PHILADELPHIA. The Price is three cents per copy (double sheet), or eighteen vents per week, payable to the carrier by whom served. The subscription price by mail is Nine Dollars per annum, or One Dollar and Fifty Gents for two monOis, invariably in advance for the time ordered. SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1871. THE OAS LOAN DILL. Is the debate on th Gas Loan bill at the last meeting of Common Council, the broad ioo irine was laid down that "the Supreme Coart bad decided that Councils hare no control over the Gas Trustees. They ask for money, and the Councils have nothing else to do but to give it to them," the penalty of a refusal to acknowledge thin doctrine being a neglect to supply rural districts with gas. Under this ruling it is Dot bo strange, after all, that the Oas Ring controls the city, nomi nates candidates for office, enriches its favorites, charges extortionate prioes for gas, swells the municipal debt, and, after Overtaxing individual citizens in detail, makes annu.l levies, ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000, or even larger Bums, upon the City Treasury. Sinoe all this is done under color of furnishing ways and means for sup plying the city economically and regularly with gas, let us be devoutly thankful that no similar xnaoh nery has yet been put in operation for Supplying anything else; for if ,a few more euch rings were permitted to fatten on the public, the city would become uninhabitable. The only wonder is that all our grasping poli ticians do not make desperate struggles for entrance into the magio circle; but perhaps the frequency of the gas loans, when rightly construed, means that it is being rapidly Widened. Common Council has been paralyzed by the doctrine that the citizens and tax-payers of Philadelphia have no rights which the Gai Trustees are bound to respect; and the only hope left for effective resistance to this ex traordinary theory of the existing relations between the sovereign people and their usurp ing servants rests now in Select Council. If they can be made willing slaves of the ring, tre may expeot loan bill to follow loan bill, gas works to be built up or torn down for frivolous and insufficient reasons, unnecessary expenditures to be multiplied, and the system of rigid accountability without which there never was and never can be, in popular gov ernments, a pure and honest administration contemptuously set aside. Old legends tell of slaves of the lamp, and the prosaio fact) connected with the Gas Trust indioate a de termination to convert the oitizens of Phila delphia into subservient subjects of the Gas Ring. It remains for Select Council to decide whether such a scheme is to be successful. 2 HE INDIANS. Reports from New Mexico and Arizona give distressing accounts of Indian outrages, and it is said that the conduot of the savages indi cates a determination on their part to utterly annihilate the whites. The Indians in the section referred to have always been con sidered the most bloodthirsty aud least tractable of any upon the continent, and if they have actually determined upon a grand Bummer campaign against the whites, harrow ing soenes of blood will be enacted between now and next winter which will certainly not make the philanthropic labors of those who desire to civilize the red men more easy than they have been. The military assist ance demanded by the people of New Mexico should be granted, and the present force . of United States troops in those Territories largely inoreased, so that the savages may at least be held in check and taught that they cannot murder with impunity. While the efforts of the Christian people who are labor ing for the welfare of the Indians are worthy of every encouragement, no false notions of philanthropy should be allowed to interfere with the prompt and severe punishment of the savages if they persist in amusing them selves by murdering and outraging the whites upon the Western plains; and it is better that the whole aboriginal raoe should be annihi lated than that the progress of civiliza tion should be impeded in order that they may be permitted to use the toma hawk and f cal ping-knife at pleasure. It is gratifying to see, however, that those who have interested themselves in the Indians are, in spite of the many difficulties against whioh they are obliged to oontend, endeavoring resolutely to achieve as great re sults as are possible. The entrusting of the purchase of Indian goods to the Exeoutive Committee of the Indian Commission, instead of leaving the matter entirely in the hands of Commissioner Parker, was an important move in the right direction, for whioh Congress is . entitled to credit. The committee appointed by the President, which consists of Messrs. George II. Stuart, of Philadelphia; John V. Farwell, of Chicago; Robert Campbell, of St. Louis; and William E. Dodge, of New York, met yesterday In New York to open bids; and the resott of their appointment, and the assu rance of honest dealing held out by it, were pparent in the reoeption of bids from Some of . the best and most responsible bouses in New York, Philadelphia, and other cities. Many of the houses now offering to Supply Indian goods have never been able heretofore to obtain any consideration for their bids, and hare of late declined to sub mit any, for the reason that fair and honora ble treatment could not be had from the la dianring. The committee is composed of gentlemen of unimpeachable character, and BS one of the principal souroes of trouble With the Bavages has been in the swindling praotioes of the agents who purohased and distributed the goods promised by the Gov ernment, it is to be hoped that the reform now being inaugurated will result in perma nent benefits to both white and red men. Tith daily reports by cable telegram of dreadful scenes in Taris and of French oonfu fiion, frightful as they are, seem tame when compared with the detailed descriptions fur nished by mail correspondents. The onoe gay capital senna to be under the control of men whose highest ambition is to re-enact the worst horrors of the first Revolution. Order, law, common sense, and religion are sub verted by a new Reign of Terror. The most ter rible crimes are agAin perpetrated in the name of liberty, and the professed champions of freedom are guilty of the most dreadful aud varied acts of tyranny. A body of lnnatios suddei ly turned loose could not act more desperately and illogically, and the only con soling feature of the rule of the Commune must be sought in the fact that its ineffi ciency, recklessness, stupidity, and crimi nality must necessarily lead to its destruction. The amazing part of the situation is the continued inability of France and the better part of Paris to educe order-out of this chaos. Can it be that the gay city of criminal indul gence has not yet sufficiently expiated her past offenses, and that a long list of miseries are ytt reserved for her ? Must a prolonged siege, famine, pestilenoe, and fratricidal war be followed by absolute destruction ? OBlTUAIllr. Josrpli AV. Scott. Colonel Joseph w. Scott, a distinguished member er the New Jersey bar, died at New Brunswick on Thursday night. At the time of his death he was the oldest lawyer in the State, having been licensed as an attorney in lsoi and as a counsellor la isoi. He was a prominent member of the Order of Free mesoiiS, aud was Qrand Master In New Jersey from 1830tolf3i. He was also a member of the Society of the Cincinnati, and was president of It for many years. Colonel Scott was an eloquent pleader, and was especially successful In criminal cases. Iiucleu Mortiu. Luclen Moreau, an American citizen who fell during the late Franco-Prussian war while fighting for the French cause, was a descendant of Marshall Moreau, and was born la Louisiana about 1824. In 1864 he was a follower of Lopez In his Cuban expe dition, but managed to escape the fete of that ad venturer, lie subsequently participated in the Nicaragua raid of Walker. During the Rebellion he foug it In the ranks of the Louisiana Tigers at Bull Run, and afterwards became attached to Stonewall Jackson's command as a scout. Afterwar is ho wos In J. E. B. Stuart's cavalry. Daring the recent European war Moreau was an officer ot franco- tireun, but when or how his death occurred is not known: NOTICES. Now on Exhibition and Sale, The Grandest Stock ov Fine Clothing for Men and boys that Oak Hall has ever Contained. Th Best Yet, The Cheapest Yet. Wanamakkr &. brown Have Mads Immense Preparations for tub Present Spring and Summer. All Mannbr of Fine Clothing, Beady-Made or to be Made to Order. Nkw Fabrics, New Styles, Sure "Fits" for All. Gints' Dress and Business Suits, Elegawt and Cheap. Youths' and boys' Clothinu, DC7RABI.B AND f HKAP. Children's Stylish Suits, Beautitul and Very Cheap, All Warranted to wear Well, And Givb Intirs Satisfaction in Respect. Every Oak Hall. Oak Hall. Oak Hall. Oak 1i all. Oak l 'alu Oak Hall. Oak Hall. Oak iiALL. Wanamaker A Brown, Wanamakkr & Brown, The Largest, The Best, The Cheapest Clothing House In Philadelphia. S. . corner sixth and Mareet Streets. Oak Hall. Oak Uai.l. Oak Hall. Oak Hall. Oak Hall. Oak Hall. Oak Hall. Oak Hall. Card. Mr. t. J. Fennimore's sale of his Paint ings, at Scott's New Gallery, Thursday, May 11. A portion of the collection now on exhibition at Karlbs' Galleries, No. 616 Chesnut street. A few fine class pictures by Philadelphia and New York artists have been added to the sale, and all will be on exhibition at Scott's Gallery for one week previous, from May 4 to 11. sale positively without reservation. No Cure, No Pay. Forrest's Juniper Tar For Coughs, Croup, Whooping Oough, Asthma, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Spitting of Blood and Lurg Diseases. Immediate relief and positive cure, or price refunded. N. B. The only genuine Is pre pared by Dr. J. Mason Forrest & Co., since 1862. For sale by French, Richards k Co., Tenth and Market, and 1 11. Wilnon, Ninth and Filbert. Price 35 cents. GROCERIES, ETO. Burlington Herring, First of the season, just in store. E. BRADFORD CLARKE, (SUCCESSOR TO SIMON COLTON & CLARKE,) S. W. Corner BROAD and WALNUT, 1 31 tuthstfdp PHILADELPHIA. PIANOS. STEIN WAY &, SONS' GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT FIANOS. Special attention Is called to their PATENT UrUIGIXT PIANOS. CHARLK5 BLASTUS. Warerooms, No. 1006 CHEjsNUX Street, Philadel phia. 4 13 tfrp S C II O M A C K K B CO., GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PIANOS. Special attention Is called to our Upright Pianos. They possess the highest Improvements of any In struments made, aud are unrivalled for tone and durability. Also, sole & gents for the celebrated BUBDETT ORGAN. SCIIOMACKER & CO., 181m4p No. 1103 CHESNUT Street. GEO. STEl'K & CO. "SO tKADblHVS, I PIANOS, AND MAbO AND HA.MMN.S CABINET OKUANS. GOULD 4i FiSCllKIl, No. ia GUKSNUT MtreeL . I. OOrr-D. Ho. 1016 AUCU Suet-l. WM. Q. tlHCUiB. liltfip w ILLIAH.T. SNO'MRASS' & 0 CLOTH HOUSE, N. W. Corner of Ninth and Market Streets. We have just concluded the purchase from one of the leading manufac turers of Scotland of the ENTIRE SEASON'S PRODUCTION of LIGH T Which, together with our already elegant assortment of NEAT MIXTURES AftSD STRIPES, Gives us the largest and best assorted stock of Ever offered in tliis msxrlcet. The Tailor Trade and Public generally are invited to make a thorough examination of this desirable Stock. ILLIM N. W. Corner OUOTMINQi BUY YOUR SPRING SUIT AT ROCK HILL & WILSON'S Great Brown Hall, 60 1 and 605 Cnesaut street. Nice Suit for the Ooy - AT ROCKIIILL & WILSON'S. Choice Spring Overcoat AT GREAT BROWN II ILL. Fine Custom-made Apparel At 603 and 60S Chesnut street. Cheapest Place in Town, ROCKHILL & WILSON'S GREAT BK0WN HALL, 603 and COS CHESNUT STREET. FINANOIAL. TRAVELLERS' CREDITS. Our Letter or Credit gives the ho:der the privilege of arawmg euntr on DHEXEL, 1IAUJES& CO., Paris, IN FRaNOS, OK ON Messrs. A. B PETRIE & CO.. London, IN BTKHLINO, .AS niB Y ha fODnd mriUt mnVAhtltni r nwtflraKlA An A " " - wtuiicauiD cuit Is available throughout Jturopu. To parUes golag aluoad we oife r special facilities, collecting their lu- wicnuuu uuiucuui during iueir aosenue without DREXEL & CO., So. 84 SOUTH THIRD BTKKKT, PHILADELPHIA S TUCKS, LOANS, ETC.. llOl.'UUT AND SOLD AT TO E BO AM) OK HKOKEliS, i W tuths.2uirp No. IS S. THIRD Street. w 0 I A L NOTICE I AND mm of NINTH and MARKET Streets. CLOTHINQ. J QX -CHESTNUTS! "INDEMHE 0 HOTEL " 'PHILADELPHIA) PA. c G O O 13 T II I 3V O WESTON & BROTHER. TAILORS, S W. Corner NINTH and ARCH Sti, PHILADELPHIA. A full assortment now in store OF THE CnOIOEbT NOVELTIES OP THE SEASON FOR OENTLEMEN'3 WEAR. A SUPERIOR GARMENT AT A REASONABLE PRICB. 4 8 Brarp tSiSiS.OOO, WANTED, A PARTNER with thU amount, to assist In establishing a Laboratory, to manufacture, by an Improved process a line of staple Chemical, largely Bold. To capitalist seeking a safe Invest ment, which will yltld a good return, the above la an opportunity seldom crlVred. The best of rtfereDc s will be given. Address 4X8 SUp LABI RaTOKiY' Ledger Oillce. BLUE, CO. PAPER HANGINGS. HOWELL, FINN & CO.; NINTH and CHESNUT Sts. FINE PAPER HANGINGS. I lie Heat New Designs Spring; Hlyle. FRENCH, ENGLISH, AMERICAN GOODS, ZVIade Especially for our Re tail Trade. No samp es given ; no patterns to dealers or paper hangers. Orders only to HOWELL, FINN & CO., No. 900 CHESNUT STREET, S9 stuthCUp PHILADELPHIA. FJACLE, COOKE AND Ewmc, Paper Hangings, Jo. 1210 CHESNUT St.. 8 18 smw3mrp PUH.AD3LPHI1. OARPETINQ8. CARPETINGS. PEABODY & WESTON, No. 723 CHESNUT St., WILL OPEN A NEW LOT or CARPETS ON FRIDAY MORNING. CHEAPEST CARPETS IN TUB CITY. Irjgrairjfi, Three-ply, Tapestry Brussels, Body Brussels, Crossley's Velvets, 70o. Upward. $1 35 do. $115 dp, $1 00 do. $2 25 do. CHEAPEST MATTINGS IN THE CITY. CAKGO JUST ARRIVED PES CLIPPER TAbPlNG," 25 Cents a Yard and Upward. PEABODY & WESTON, No. 723 CHESNUT St., 4 27 thB 8t PHILADELPHIA. WEBER. CERNEA & CO., (Successors to E. J. Les.tr & Co.). 29 N. SECOND Street. Opposite Clirlftt Cliurcli. SPRING IMPORTATIONS. Body Brussels, Tapestry Brussels, With a Fall Line of Domestic CARPETINGS. JUST RECEIVED, A LARGE INVOICE OF CHINA MATTINGS, Fine White and Red Checked, All' Widths, Moderate IPr-ices. W.f C. & CO., Opposite Christ Church, PHILAD EL PHI A. 4 25 tuthBtm McCAUUM, CREASE SLOAN, No. 509 CHESNUT Street. FRESH CANTON MATTINGS, ALL WIDTHS, WHITE, CHECK, AND FANCY. LOW PRICES. HfCALMJU, CItEASE & SLOAff, No. 0 Clli:tfnriIT Mtreet, 1 Wttit3iitfp PHILADELPHIA.
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