fiEGON b II) \ TIQN. TSV TBLBGRAPa. FIRE AT MAINE, Bornifig of a Bailroad Depot INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON. NEWS FROM HARRISBURG AFFAIRS IN CANADA. Fire at Portland. [By the N. V. Associated Press.] Portland, Dec. 18. The stoneware manufactory of F. A. PJaisted, in Farming dole, was burned on Sunday evening. Loss ten thousand dollars, insured for five thou sand. The railroad depot at Yarmouth Junc tion was burned yesterday afternoon. Loss unknown. From Washington. [To New Tori; Associated Press,] Washington, Dec. 18.—In the Board of Aldermen, Mr. Magrnder introduced ajoint resolution, praying Congress to repeal all acts establishing the present method of government for the District of Columbia, and asking for the appointment of commis sioners, and for a consolidation of munici palities under them. The matter was re ferred to a special committee. The proposals called for by the Indian Bureau, for furnishing the Indian tribes throughout the West with goods, etc., have been laid before the Secretary of the Inte rior for his approval. It is expected that a decision will be had. in a day or two. The Inauguration of Gov. Geary. [To the H.Y. Associated Press ] Harrisburg, Dec. 18. — The following letter has just been received by Major Hart, Chairman of the Committee of Arrange ments for procuring the attendance of the Beysinßlueof Pennsylvania at the inau guration of Governor Geary: “Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Office op the Vice President, Phila delphia, Dec. 17, 1866. —Siri In ‘response to your inquiry under date of the 15th inst., as to what arrangements our company pro pose to make in the matter of excursion tickets for the Inauguration, I beg to say that our General Ticket Agent, Mr. Grom ner, will arrange that excursion tickets will be sold by our agents on the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad to accommodate those desiring to go to Harrisburg to the Inauguration. “Very respectfully yours, “Thomas A. Scott, Vice President.” From Canada. [To the New York Associated Press.] Montreal, Dec. 18.—The revenue from Customs, for December, is eighty-seven thousand dollars, which is a heavy decrease. Toronto, Dec. 18.—A weekly line of first-class steamers is to be established, to run between the maritime provinces and the West Indies. A large amount of stook is being subscribed, and it is to be called the Inter-Colonial Steamship Company. Philadelphia Firemen at Lancaster. [Special Despatch to the Bulletin.) Lancaster, Deo. 18.— The Empire Hook and Ladder Company, of Philadelphia, was handsomely entertained last night, by a grand banquet. To-day, the Company has visited the grave of General Reynolds. The band played a solemn dirge, and the scene was very affecting. This afternoon the Com pany will visit the Normal School, at Mil lersville. - Oar people appreciate the gen tlemanly demeanor of the Philadelphia Empire Company. from Massachusetts. [To the Hew York Associated Press.] Boston, Dec. 18.—The correspondence 'connected with the removal of Gen. Schonler from the office of Adjutant General of this State is published, from which it appears that the reasons assigned by Gov. Bollock for making the removal are of a political nature, and based principally upon the circular issued by Gen. Schonler opposing the election of Gen. Butler for Congress. The Mississippi I.evees. New Orleans, Deo. 18.—No bids have been received for the purchase of $1,000,000 worth of, levee bonds, advertised for iu New Orleans. The failure is said to have been owing to the.foct that the law prohibits the sale of these securities at less than par. The unsettled condition of polltloal affairs Is also said to have had the effect of prevent ing the issue of proposals. •It !b understood that the Board of Levee Commissioners will go on with the'Work of repairing the levees, notwithstanding the failure of the loan, and confidence is ex pressed that their safety will be secured be fore the next flood shall break over the Change in the New York Stock Board. . [To the New Tork Associated Press.] New York, Dec. 18.—There has been a change in the method of doing things at the regular Stock Board. There is now a call going on all day and the Ist Board and 2d Board are substantially abolished. Marine Intelligence. [To the N. v. Associated Press.] Charleston, Dec. 17th.—Arrived—the schooners Lizzie T. Tapley and N. W. Smith, from New York, the sohooners Maggie M. Weaver and John A. Griffin, from Philadelphia, the schooner Daniel Britain, and brig Ida L. Rea, from Balti more. Went toSea—TbescboonerMary Mankin, for Philadelphia, the British brig Cardigan, for Bristol, England. 61 Savannah, Dec. 17.—Arrived, steamer Fannie, from Baltimore; bark Mary A. Roberts, from Cardenas; schooner Ea obantress, from New York; Martha, from Bicbmond; H. Curtis, from Boston, and the C. S. Grove and John Stout, from Philadel phia. Cleared, bark Stampede, for Ha vana. Below, brig Scotland. , The Captain of the schooner John Stont reports the loss of the main boom off Tybee Island. Marine Intelligence. Avgusta, Dec. 17.—Arrived steamship Fannie, from Baltimore; Schrs Jno. Stont and J. Groo, from Phila delphia, and Curtis, from Boston; Martha Robinson, Enchantress, trom New York; bark Mary A. O. Ro stra, from Cardenas Cleared—Bark Stampede, for Havana. Below—Brig Scotland. Captain of John Btpnt reports loss of main boom In heavy sea off Tybee Financial and Commercial. [To the New York Associated Frees.] - Njcw Yohk, Dec, 18.—Cotton dallandquiet. Uplands SOI. Floor advanced .lo@2fcts; sales of bbls.: State, IS S1@I12; Ohio. sll@sl3; Western; IS 30@|13 25: fiontiurn. til Is@fls 50. wheat 2@3cts IgUer, Co rn Ba lea 17,000 b-ahels.. Beef Volet, plain mess, |lt!@|i7; extra $l6 50@120 60. Pork 3vhbk U yduij“ Se d “«*• bard quiet it U«@l3cts. Naw Yoni pec 18-New York Exchange, Io9«ttsDargti and Cleveland - 9IV: o.eveland and Toledo, 115; Chicago and Fork Teland, 106J4» Mdrth wente s,(4V;Plttsnnrgh, Fort Wayne* Chicago, 407)4. s'WiunMOTON.’N. C , Dec.n.—Cotton—Middlings at 3lc. Spirits hr Terror tine firho at 31c; CrndeTnrpen* tine, 44 10. Rosin d nil and inactive; we qaote common, ?2 75@JS 00-. No. 116 00. ' ' ‘ . ' ! a ceneTA. Ga, (ea 17.- Cotton-Market Inactive; sales of 170 bales; mid'Urgs at 30)40. ; Charl jston, Dec. 17 Cotton—Market dull; sales of 850,baUs: Middlings at 31)4c. , : "rviKNiH. Dio 17.-Cotton-Market Inactive; Li verpool middlings 3lc. . 110 tbeU.S.and Knrooean Associated Press.] Augusta, Ga. Deo. 17— otton dnll—Morning better —Evening stiict-Mlddlins32: sales email. Savannah cotton Inactive. Yorkmldd Ing, 32)4 * CHABX.KBTO27. Dec 17 —Rales of 350 bales at a cent decline.dnll;middlingsi)4@32 - iChablebtow. Dee. 17.—Arrived brig Ida L. Ray, sebooners Maggie - Weaver. Jobn A: Griffin from Philadelphia. Lizzie L. Tapley.G. W. Smith from New York. Sailed—Brltlsh.brlg Cardlganllor Bristol, Eng land, tebooner Mankln for Philadelphia, Mobile:, Dec. 17.—Cotton—Sales to-day 1,300 mid dling 31, closing firm. . , COURTS. • Nisi Pbius —Justice Thompson.—Cramp & Son vs. Bull. Before reported. Verdict to plaintiffs for $1,649.88. ; Butler Williams vs. The Germantown Passenger Railway Company. This was an action brought by, the plaintiff, a colored man, to recover damages for being ejected from the cars of defendant in ~ May 1865. The defence set up that the company had rules and regulations excluding colored people from the interior of the cars, and that these regulations were legal. On trial. Quarter Sessions— Judge Peirce.—The case of James Falby, charged with riot and assault and battery, growing out of the dis turbance in the Second Ward during the extra assessment, was called for trial this morning, bnt owing to the challenges the venire was exhausted, and a special venire was issued, returnable this afternoon. COMMERCIAL. SALES OF STOCKS. before 100 sh Readß s 5 5W4|: 100 sh do cash 55V1 $2OOO US 5-2C6 ’(5 con lCOshSChNav 25)4 _ cash 106)4 23 ah Lehigh Nv 2da 5534 SiCOUBTeaa Ts-10 lOOShCatawpf 23)4 Notes July 105)4 200 sh do 30 1000 PlilsbnrghSs cob 74)4 100 sh do S 3 80 3100 Belvld * Del Eds 85 500 sh do 30 500 City es new C*P 99)4 100 sh do 80)4 100 sh Beading R a3O 65)4 100 ah do S6O 30 24 ah rhea * wain 52 2Bh Nor Central 47)4 190 sh Phil * Erie b3O 81)4 PRICES OF STOCKS IN NEW YORK. (Dp TbUpraph.) TISBT m t.t. American Gold _ .138)4 bid Beading Railroad 55V bid New York Central —.112 bid United States 8s ’Bl J1!54 bid United States 6s, 5-20 S. 107J4 bid Erie 74)4 bid Hudson River „_._„120)4 bid Strong, Finance and Bnalneu— Dec. 18, ISM. Tbe Stock Market opened this morning with more spirit than has prevailed for some weeks past, and there was quite a strong speculative demand for Read lng and Catawlssa Railroads. Ibe upward tarn In New York and the favorable statement or tbe Banka has caused a more confident tone, and the "bulls,” af ter being well hammered for weeks past, bave taken fresh courage. Catawlssa Railroad Preferred, which was the most|active on tbe list, sold np to 80)4—a rise of 1)4, and Reading Railroad sold at 55)4—an advance 01 34. Pennsylvania Railroad was firm at 54)4; Camden and Amboy Railroad at 129)4; Philadelphia and Tren ton Bailroad at 125; Germantown Railroad at 61)4; El mira Railroad Preferred at 42; the Common stock al 30, and North Pennsylvania Railroad at 37. Canal stocks were stronger, and Schuylkill Navigation Pre ferred rose )4- Morris Canal was firm at 85; Delaware Division at 56, and Susquehanna Canal at 14 Govern ment Loans closed very quiet at 112 for the Coupon Sizes, ’81; 108)4 for the "policy” Bonds; 107)4 far the old Five-Twenties; 103 fbr the'6ls; 108)4 for the'6ss; 99)4 fbr the Ten Forties, and 105)4©105, 1 4 for the Seven- Thiitles. There were few or no Rang shares offered Pastenger Ballway shares were dull. Chestnut and Walnut Streets sold at 62, and 14)4was bid ferHes tonville. Messrs. De Haven Brother, N0.r40 Booth Third street, make the following quotations of the rata at exchange to-day, at I P, M,; 81 Buying. Selling, American Gold.____.__„l3;)4 iss)4 Silver- Quarters and halves.__.iai Compound Interest Notes: •' “ June. 1884... 13 * •• July, 1861... 15)4 “ “ Ang. 1864--. 15 “ “ Oct., 1864._ 14 “ Dec., 1881... 13 “ •• May. 1585._ UJf " “ Ang.,1366™ 10X " “ 8ept,,1865._ 9V “ “ Oct. 1865... s 2 Jay Cooke & Co. quote Government securtues,kc. today, aa follows; Buying, Belling. tj. B. 6’S, 1831 .111,“ mS* Old 5-20 Bonds —.JOTii 107 V New 6-20 Bonds. 1864.. —IO6V 108 V 5- Bonds, 1865—............................ „106 U 106 M 5*20, July, 1665.. H 1(8X 108 V kmo Bonds 9951 ioe 7 8-10, August. ..105 106 V “ Jtrne ........ 105 105 V “ Jnly —.— _....J0S 106 V Gold—at 12 o’clock.. _.J37l£ 138 V smith, Bancolpb A Co., Bankers, IS South Thlrt street, qnote at U o’clock, as follows: Bold may D.B. 1881 Bonds. llK'a ’l.B. 640, 1882 .„..107SS’07V “ 1881—.—. —IO6V@IO6V " 1865—... ——ao«j<@iosS _ C.B, 10-40——_99VM100 U. R 7-Kfs—lst series—.—JosV@ ■ M serias —.—ihoyaiosy " td series————.Jo6vaiosv . 6- July, 1866 108J4@108V Oomoonnds. Deo.. 18m The weekly averages ofthe Associated National and Local Banks of the city of New York now in the Clearing-House, for the week ending Saturday last, Dec. 15. compare as follows with the previous weekly statement, and also with the corresponding week last year, and the Sob-Treasury balances at each date: Decrease of Loans ; $2,167,687 Decrease of 590,850 Increase of 2781.449 Increase in Legal-Tender 3.M7.452 Increase In Circu1ati0n.......... 3 002 , Dec. 16, *65. Dec. 15/68. Dec. 8, *66. capital. _sBo,Bf6too $83,270,200 .$83,270,200 Loans— _227,714,35« 268,452.380 260,820,027 Specie...— 18,981435 18 851.200 14,582,050 Net Deposits 180,918,753 207,468271 203,876,822 Legal Tenders 48,887.556 63,994 309 60,946,857 In SubTreasnry—79,os9,s32 103,629.176 105,689 404 Philadelphia HarKets. Tuesday. Dec, 18.—There is not much demand for Oloveiseed and only 3@400 bushels sold at $8 75@3. Timothy la worth $3 68@3 76. There Is more demand for Flaxseed and It is in demand for crushing at $3 ft bushel. There is nothing doing in Quercitron Bark. The last sxle of No. 1 was at $35 ft ton. There Isa very firm feeling in the Flour market and a good demand fbr home consumption, with sales of 1,500 barrels at sll@l2 75 ft barrel for Northwest extra family, $l2 50@18 50 for Penna. and Ohio do. do., fancy at extras at s9@lo and superfine at s3 ©sB so lco barrels Rye Fleur sold at $7 25. Prices of Corn Meal are nominal. ; There Is scarcely anything doing in Wheat and we iontinuetoqnole Penna. Red at $2 65@52 85 ft bnshel; Southern do. at $2 E6@3 10, and White from $3 1003 80 A small sale of Penna Bye atsi3B. Corn is scarce ana in demand at a farther advance: .ales of 2.600 bushels new yellow at 95 cents for damp up to $1 05 for prime dry. Old yellow Is very scarce and worth $1 r@l is. Cats are In good request at 68 cents.. No sales of Barley or Malt. The Whisky business Is dead—as the trade Is almost entirely supplied with the contraband article. JTCH, TETTER. ALL SKIN DISEASES. BALT RHEUM, SC ALB HEAD, ALL ERUPTIONS. SWAYNR’S •■ ALL-HEALING OINTMENT.” SWATHE’S “ALL-HEALING OINTMENT.’’ SWAYNR’S " ALL-HEALING OINTMENT." Otirej Itch in from 12 to 48 Moure. Cures the Most Obstinate Cases of Tetter, HOME CERTIFICATE. • HOME CERTIFICATE. J . HUTCHINSON KAY. Mayor’s Clerx, 8. W. corner Fifth and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia. savs : “ I was troubled very much with an eruption oiimv ffece; Med a great many remedies without finding relief; finally proenred Swaynets All-Mealing Ointment After using It a short time a perfect core was the resnlt! I cbemfolly recommend It as a core for Tetter and all Skin Diseases, as mine was an exceedingly obstinate BWAYNE’B OINTMENT ’•ITCH” “TETTER” ;;rrcH;; never known -tetter” VITCH” "TBTTmaii "ITCH-,; to FAIL “TETTER” • ATtsH ''THlTTmth "ITCH” IN CURING THIS ■‘TETTER" “ITCH” *‘T.E'F'FER• , ;;ir.CH” TORMENTING "TEPTER” • ITCH "TErriEß'i ;;ITCH" COMPLAINT. ' “TETTER 1 •'ITCH” ‘TETTER” i This valuable Ointmen [prepared only hv ' ■ Dr. SWAYNS & SON, I No. 330 North SIXTH street, above Vine, Philada, Bold by drnggieta. sefflAn .thVtfrp boards. 1100 sh Beading B 56 IMPERIAL FRENCH PHONEa.-50 oases in as A eudhincy boxre, Iraported and tor mu WMS kSßßSnffi * oo • kb Sontb Delaware E. MALRAYESv sasome balm. 719‘ Chestnut Str«ot| i A Fresh Imputation of i CHOICE LACE CURTAINS, Tapestry Bordered Terrvsil SATINS AND SATIN-DAMASK, Heat, Crimson, Bln*, Green and] Gold all of the newest designs as ICURTAINS FURNITURE COVERINGS, WINDOW SHADES COLORS AMD STYLES. NORTHERN CENTRAL BONDS. Having disposed of the larger portion of theee DEBIRABIK SECURITIES, We will continue to offer them Only till December 90th, (if not previously disposed of). AT THE LOW PRICE OP 89. After that date, should any remain unsold, the prioe wil be advanced. DBEXEL & CO., No 3* Sonth Third Street, destdeso] WE OFFEB FOB SALE, $250t000 7 Per Cent, CONSOLIDATED MORTGAGE BONDS OF THE HUNTINGDON AND BROAD TOP MOUN TAIN RAILROAD AND GOAL COMPANY] AT 78. . THESE BONDS AT THE ABOVE PRICE WILL YIELD THE HOLDERS NEARLY 9 PER CENT. PER ANNUM AND AID TWENRY-ONE PER OTNT. TO THE PRINCIPAL AT MATURITY. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION APPLY T 9 SAILER & STEVENSON, Banker*, No 191 South. Third Street, del7-6t{ 6p Opposite Girard Bank. NATIONAL BANK OFTHE REPUBLIC 809 find 811 Cheitnat Street, PWTT.ATUCTVPTTTA. Capital 9300,000. FnU Paid. tDIRECTOBS. Joa.T. Bailey, Ben]. Rowland, Jr., Wm. H. Rhawn. Wm. Brvien, BamL A. BUpham, Nathan Hillea. Edw. EOrneU Osgood Welsh, Fred. A. Hoyt, PRESIDENT, WILLIAM H. RHAWN, fiARHTint, JOBXPH P. HTJHPOHD. OcabSmrpa GOLD COUPONS, Utie January Ist, WANTED BY DREXEL sfe CO., 84 SOUTH THIRD STREET. delfitJiS , A. S. ROBINSON 910 CHESTNUT STREET. LOOKING GLASSES. PAINTINGS Engravings and Photograph. Plain and Ornamental eat Frames. , Carved Walnut and Kwny Framra, ON HAND OR MADE TO ORDER, A NO. ONE W I G -A. N S FOR SKIRT FADINGS. I Invite the attention of the WHOLESALE TRADE to my] stock of SILESIA S, COLORED and FANCY SLEEVE LININGS, CORSET JEANS, FEINTED CLOAKINGS, VEST PADDINGS, Ac., on hand and receiving from Philadelphia and Sastern mannfho turera, j . THOMAS B. GILL, nolZmwsSm] «STRAWBERRY Street, COAL. E. X>. ASHTON’S VERY SUPERIOR FAMILY COAL. I no^»,w.ft22§ QMMT ™ ITY ’ S DKPOT BROAD AND WOOD STREETS. Beautiful books. ' : FOB BOVS AND GIRLS.' ! ILLUSTRATIONS IN OIL COLORS. JESUS ON BARTH, $1 re ; LITTLE BED CLOAK $176. tj . HUNGRY, $1 60. HAM KEISHNA-PUNTt The Boy of Bengal, $1 60. - HINDOO LIFE. $1 25. a . .WHOLE SET IN BOX, $7 00. ; deB,s,tn,th,lotrpt 1834 Chestnntteang AND- SAGG.—COX’S Seoul) VY Gelatin, Rio Tapioca and East India Peatl Sage handing and tor sale by J. B, BUSHIER ACO 108 S Delaware-AvamM THIRD EDmOK BY TELEGRAPH. EUROPEAN NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. INTERESTING FROM ROME. AFFAIRS IN PRUSSIA. The President’s Message in England, WASHINGTON. The Wool Growers and Secretary McCulloch. . THE SITUATION IN NORTH CAROLINA. Nominations Before the Senate, The Burning of the New Ironsides, By Atlantic Telegraph. [By the U. B. As, derated Press.) Boms, Deo.' 18, 1 P. M.—Cardinal An to nelli has settled the dispute between Gen. King, the IJ. S. Minister, and his Holiness, the Pope, satisfactorily to both parties. The Pope, it appears, mis understood the minis ter. Berlin. Dec. 18, 1 P. M.—The National German Conference commenced its session in this city to-day. London, December 18th, 1 P. M.—The President’s message has reached here by steamer and la published in full. It is the general topic of conversation and is vari ously commented upon by the press. Its statements in regard to the finances, of the United States is very well, but what it saya in regard to the Fenians is considered as rather weak and tame. [To tbe Hew York AwtciaUd Press.] Financial* London, Dec. is, li a. M.—U. S. Five- Twenties open with more firmness and are quoted at this hour at 711@71g. American Railway Shares are also rather better. Sales or Illinois Central Shares are reported at 78; Erie Railroad Shares have been done at 47i@47i. From Washington. [Specrai Despatch to uu> ziailetln.] Washington, Dec. 18.—A. delegation of wool-growers had a protracted interview to-day with Secretary McCulloch/for the purpose of urging him to recommend addi tional protection to this important interest They assured him that unless something was done they would be compelled to aban don wool growing. A delegation from the present seat ef Go vernment of North Carolina had a long conference to-day with the President rela tive to matters in that Btate. They are vio lently opposed to the Stevens bill,providing for a new civil Government The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee had under consideration to-day the nomi nations of General Dix and other ministers. They were all postponed for the present. The Burning of tlie New Ironsides* [By the U. S. and European News Association J Washington, Dec, 18.—On motion of Mr.Brandegee, of Connecticnt, in the House, this morning, the Naval Committee was directed to investigate the burning of the New Ironsides, at Philadelphia, and report the foots to the House. It was intimated that some interesting developments would be made. Marine Disaster* fßy the V, & and European associated Press.] Galveston, Deo. 16.— The schooner San Carlos, Wright, from Tuopan, with fruit, grounded and filled on the bar entering here last evening. The crew and passengers, ail Texans, from that colony, were saved. Arrived, brig Josie, from New York, Ho dona and several sailing crafts, outward bound, detained at bar for water. Mobile, Dec. 17.—Arrived, brig Sports man, from Gardiner, Me. Cleared, brig George Gilchrist, for Providence, with 987 bales of cotton. XXXI Ub Congras-Sceond Senlon, [To the New York Associated Press.] „ ’ Washirston. Dec. 18. fikNATE.—Mr, Johnson (Md) presented the creden tials ol Mr. Jones, Benator elect from Arkansas, tor six j ears from the 4th of Match 1865, Ordered to lie on the table, Mr. Bnmner (Mass.) presented the memorial of the Union League of Norfolk, Virginia, for the establish ment or a territorial government in Virginia and the appointment of JndgeiUaderwocd as Governor. Be ierred to the Committee on Reconstruction. ; Mr. Sanlsbnry (Del) presented the petition of foreigners who nave declared their Intentions, asklnx mat the right of suffrage in the District be extended to -bcm. Referred to the Committee on the District of Colombia, . Petitions for Increased pay to Army officers were presented and re'erred Mr. Morgan tN.Y.) presented the petition of Charles and other lawera. tor an Increase of par to United States Judges. Referred to the Jndlciar/Com mlttee. Hocsst-On motion of Mr. Orth (Ind.), the Presi deitw&snquestedto.commonicatecopiea of all cor respondence on the evacuation ot Mexico, by the French troops, that has not been heretofore officially published. \ v On motion of Mr. Wilson (Iowa) the Jndiciary Com u lttee waa discharged from the further consideration of the B ome Joint resolution tor the protection of citi reus or the United States in the matter of public loan, of the Republic of Mexico, and the same was referred t» the committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr. Brandegee (Conn.) offered a resolution instruct ing the Committee of Naval Affatrs to Inquire into und rt port all the facts connected with the destruction by Uro'if the Iron-dad war steamer. Now Ironsides, on .the night of the 15th of December, together wito such recommendation as tbs facta may demand, with pnwerto send fur persons and papers, and to report at Buy time Mr. Washbume (HI.) favored the resolution bat said he wi nld like the gentleman from Oonnecticntto slate the facts connected with the destruction ot that magnificent iron dad. Mr. Brandegee dedined to make any statement at present, it was a snDject of Importance, and ons on which the House and country sbonld be Informed, it would be Indecorous to moke any statement on ex parte testimony, such as bad been published In the news papers. The resolution was adopted. The Speaker proceeded to call the committee! for re ports. Mr. Price (Iowa), from the Committee on the Padfic Railroad .reported back adversely the Senate bill of the lastseßslon, granting lands to aid In the construction oi a railroad and telegraph line from Placerville, Call for&lfti to the moat feasible point of intersection with the Pacific BaUroad In Nevada. laid on the tab e. Mr. Price, from the same committee, reported buck with sendrj amendment* the House hill granting lands toaid In thpeonatruction of a railroad and tele* graph line from PngeVa Sound, on Admiralty laleMn Washirgton Territory, to the Colombia river. The amenrments were agreed to and Mr. Price explained the objects of the bill. It was to aid in the construction ofaraliroao to connect with a road authorized at the last session, with Poge> ’a Sound. It made like granefl' of land with those made in that bill. The road was to be nothing more nor less than a contiauatlon of the Oregon and California BaUroad till It struck Ad miralty Inlet.: -Hr. washbnrne (111.) suggested the postponement of the bill till the record Tuesday in January. The House had last session asked lot information as to the Quantity of public land already appropriated. That information had not yet been received, at least he bad not seen It. It waa Important that the House should p.owexactly where the Governmentstood In rexatdte Its public la*A<; H e hoped, therefore, the gentleman from lowa (Hr. Price) would consent to the postpone ment* «t3O O’Oloohc. Street. EDWARD A. PAGE, M. D.. No. 1415 Walnut Street. Is attendance at the Office of the Company from 1 to 2 CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE GO. CAPITAL, - . . . - $13,000,000 ASSPAL IHCOHE, - . 6,000,000 Annual Dividend to Policy Holders, 60 Per Cent. Persons tnsnringnew will psrtlcipste In the Dividend o" FEBRUARY, ISS7, and will also be alloweda credit ot one half the premium In anticipation of the Divi dend. * Applications and examinations for memherahln dally Item 9 AM. to 5 P. H., at the office, v The Cheapest, Best and most Usefal Christmas presents, at BAMBBBGER £ BBOS.’. U 5 North Eighth street; ' lB5 Christmas Presents Christmas Presents —BAMBERGER BROS. have received this week a very large assortment of Goods, suitable for Presents, which they sell at übusually low prices, a. very large as* sortment of French Fancy Goods Work Boxes, Pocket Books, French rhina Figures. Satchels, at about balfthe regular prices, RA M BRRQEB& BfctOS., 105 h orth Eighth street. Hdkfs., Hdkfs., Htikfs, for Presets. —Just received, an immense assortment of Dailies’ and Gents' Dlnen Hdkft.. plain, hemstltohed and em broidered, at extremely low prices. Also, a fine as .ortment of white »nd colored Silt Hdkfe. for Gentle men. at BAMBERGER, BBOd, 10S North Blghth at. Gloves Gloves. —Scarlet, White, Blue and all other colors of Cloth Gloves for Ladles and Children. Also, a very large assortment of Men's Coves, at very low prices. BAMBERGER BROS.. 105 NerthiKlghth street. Hosiery, Hosiery.---The Cheapest and best Ladies’. Men’s and Children’s Hosiery In the city, at BAMBERGER BBOS’, 105 North Eighth street. Bamberger Bros, 105 North Eighth Street. Importers of Hosiery. Gloves, Undershirts, Ac. have the most complete assortment oi the above articles, which they retail at Importers’ prices. ladies’ Merino Ye ts and Drawers. Men's MeriDO Shirts and Drawers. Misses’ Merino Vests and Drawers. Boy’s Werlno Vests and Drawers. Children's Merino Vests and Drawers, of every else, and qnality and description, at Importers’ and Man nfactnren f prices,stBAMBKRGEK BBOS.’ 105 North Eighth stx eet, third door above Arch, fBITON AfTB LINEN BAIL DUCK Of OTOTWIdI* VJ from one to six met wide, si] numbers. Tent&r# Awning PncA.gnpermsltersfßltlng-BaH.Twlnß.Aih TORN W.HVERMAN A CO. Bo.ifillosm’sAßty £ J f r '? rioe assented,provided that it was made asp a clßlorder, ■ , . ' s>. Wssbburne (111.) had ne objection to that. ■nS eM .ra; Henderson foregon). Mcßuer (Oal) and Mr. "•dwell (Col ) opposed the postponement, and urged Immediate action on the biUT , , , : Finally thcmotlon for postponement prevailed, yeas 71, nays 11. ■A- large number of adverse reports were made from Uie Commltee on o mong them was the Senate bill of the last session for Cax’jta 8 * ° f Mr8 ' AmeUa Feasler, ot Columbia, Booth Financial and Commercial. : [To the TJ. 8. Associated Press.] Galvestok, Dec is.—Bolletln reports Increased ac tivity In cotton market daring the week. Yesterday's sales were the heaviest of the season. Bales this week 8,131: recepta, s 042; exports, 8 096. leaving on shipboard and on hand, 25584 bales, against 24,023 same time last year, anjL 18.725 same date iB6O. wool—receipts, lot stock SMhai 812 * )ales ,or l* l6 season; exports, 2,821; ? C., Bee. 17.—Crude turpentine grm *‘^1 10 for Virgin, and Yellow Dip at 12 05 for hard. Turpentine steady at etc. Boeln. (2 8008 00. Tar, |i 60. Cotton. 31c for Middling. : - Galveston, Dec. 17.— Coiton active; sales of 5,000 bales Dow Middlings at 20X@21e. in specie. [To tie New York Associated Press,] , .-S 4 .? 1 ™ o ®?’ SP 5, 18*—The receipts of grain are light, Ujarkct firm for all descriptions; Had wheat *a 1008 15. Corn, ti 0301 ts. Oats, 50060. Bye,6 55% 100 sh Catswipf • so 17 sh Girard Col B 23- llshCamAAmß 130 26 sh Chea & Wain 52 3 ah Comm’lßk 55% _ SECOND BOABD. flora City 68 new C&P 99% low sh 8t Nlchol’a C i IX 600 Penns 5s 65% 200 sh Detail Pet X 2000 Bus Card Bds s 5 66 Bah Deh Nv 55% sBh Academy Music 10 sh West Branch C 23% . _ B 5 83% LIFE INSURANCE. It Is a religions doty, because we are taoght "If any provide not for his own. and especially for those of his own boose, he hath denied the ulth and Is worse than an infidel”—! TmorKT.v, A NOTICE. To persons Intending to effect INSURANCE upon their DIVES, THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 921 Cheitant Street, Philad’a,, Offers Inducements equal to any other Company, and superior to many. - The return premium has averaged larger than most of the other Companies, The Insured participate EVERY YEAB in the dirt* slon of surplus, while In some Companies no return is ever given ibr the first year’s premium. ADD THE ST7RPDT7B BEDONGS TO THE INSURED 1 there being no Stockholders to claim a share. The Security Is ample. The Assets are well and Safely Invested, and In proportion to the amount of DlabQlty. INSUBE NOW! All policies Issued previous to Ist January will share In the January Division. Assets, $1,500,000. OBSES PAID PROMPTLY. MEDICAL EXAMINERS. EDWARD 1 HARTSHORN E, M. D„ No. 1439 Walnut P. it. d«lly. JAMES TRAQUAIR. President SAMUEL E. STOKES, Vice President JOHN W. HOBNOB, A. V. p. and Actuary. HOBATIO 6. STEPHENS, Sec’y. no2ts,w3trpl 404 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. WALTER H. TILDEN, Agent. delsv,w,tmrpi FOURTH EDITION. BY TELEGRAPH, LATEST GABLE NEWS. A Fenian Keport. [To the New Fork Associated Press.] Sweetsbubg, Dec.lB.—Much exoitement Was created in this village to-day, an alarm having been given that . the Fenians were coining to rescue the prisoners. The volunteers immediately got under arms, rad the whole force bias gone out to meet the enemy. Publißhliig tiie Debates of Congress. [To the United States Associated PresaJ Washington, Dec. 18.— Quite a oentest has sprung up in the House of Bepre sentatives in an effort to strike from the ap propriation hill the large sum appropriated for publishing the dehates in the Daily Globe. The effort, however, will fell. Mr. Hale (N. Y.) said if there was to be ray change, he favored leaving all reporting to private enterprise. The Committee on Finanoa have agreed to take no vote until after the holidays. ■arlne Disaster. . tTo the N. Y. Assodated;Presa.J New York, Dec. 18.—The British brig Huron, from Cardenas, for New York, with sugar, went ashore near Absecom, N. J., on tsunday night, and ia a total loss. She was owned in St. John’s, N. 8.. and was nartlv insured. XXXEXtb Congress—Second Session. [To New York Associated Press.] Senate— (Continued from our Third Edition.) Mr. Trumbull (111.) presented a memorial of the white loyalists of Louisiana, asking for the overthrow of the existing State go vernment there, and the establishment of a provisional government in its stead, signed by Gov. Wells rad others. Mr. Trumbull spoke at some length on the subject embraced in the above petition. At the conclusion of his speech, Mr. Davis (Ky.) rose and said he presumed Mr, Trumbull intended his remarks more for the Blinois Legislature than for the Senate of the United States. He understood there was a senatorial election pending there, and he hoped Mr. Trumbull would succeed. Mr. Trumbull replied angrily to Mr. Davis, saying that he was not influenced by any such motives as those imputed to him. The morning hour expired, and the sub ject of the petition went over. The bill to admit Nebraska was taken up. DUFFIELD ASHME&D, No. 724 Chestnut Street. HAS NOW THE FINEST COLLECTION OF ILLUSTRATED WORKS. CHOICE EDITIONS OF THE POETS AND STANDARD LITERATURE, IN rrsra: BiNDisres, EVER OFFERED FuR BALE IN THIS CITY, AND AT REDUCED PRICES. CsJl snd examine our stock. Catalogues furr ished gratis. HntUChilstmas.our store win be open in the even ings until 9 o’clock. dei7-m,wA3CG>) MOURNING GOODS. Haviogjnade the Mourning Department of my establishment a specialty, i am pj©» pared to fottiiah at the shortest nodoe, every description of Mourning Mfilinery, Particular attention Is directed to fay fine and varied assortment of Widows’ Bon nets. Caps. Veils, Ribbons, Jett etc. MADEIfOTRFTLP HEOGH, No. sot WAliNur Street nosmwfimrpl AS GOOD AS NEW. After 20 or 60 years use, Fire-Proof IQualltyl* the same la MARVIN’S SAFES. AUJM AND DBT PLABTEp, AT ALL TUXES. AMPLE TESTTMONIAU3. MARVIN & 00., 721 CHESTNUT St, Maaonie ff«n, Bead lbr Illustrated Catalogue- ee&smwSmrp Wholesale Cotton Yam Commission Warehouse. R- T. WHITE &00-, Manufacturer's Agents for the sale of Cotton Warps and Skein Yarns, all numbers, Hosiery Yams, In the Skein or Cop, Cotton Linen and Woolen Carpet Chain, Jute Flllicg for Venetian Carpets, Gluing Seme and Flax twines. Extra Heavy £l*k Wadding for Clothiers’ use, Ac. K 0.237 Market Street, Philadelphia. B. T. WHITE. lno7wsm3m rp} J. K. DU BOJB- POPULAR GOODS FOB THE HOLIDAYS. IT RE & LANDELE, FOURTH & ABCH STREETS, Have reduced some fine goods to lovor the giving of CHRISTMAS PRESENTS LONG PHA.'WI B. r6 and 2Bc. P, R—Lot of Gentlemen’s Mauds reduced for Christ* maa Presents. deifls m wtf QPABKLING ANGELICA.—The subscriber has Olately received an invoice of this Justly celebrated California Wine, to which be wishes the atten tion of connosseurs, For pare cualltyand exquisite bouquet, itstands unsurpassed. It will compare fa* vo) ably with the highest grades of European wines, and can be for*iabed at about one half their cost P. J. JORDAN, 220 Pear street, below Third and Wal nut st. 47* A large Bupplv of English and Scotch Ales, Por ter and Brown Stout-1 gether with Jordan’s celebra* ted Tonic Ale, Fine Cider, Ac., always on hand, fpTJRKEY FIGS.—2S cases new crop, various grades A landing and for sale by JOS. B. BUSSIEB % 00.„ 108 South Delaware avenue. F?ife3s§?^ l^ INK BBMraa Engineers ud dealers will find a FULL ABSOBTA MENT OF GOODYEAR'S PATBNT VULOAmSaJ BUBBEB BELTING, PACKING, HMUSTSSfaItg, Mennffictansr’i Headquarter,, 1 ” w GOODYEAB’B, as Cheetnutitreet, „ N.B.—>fe have a NEW and cheap jligrrrrnSfL GARDEN and PAVEMENT HOSE, vot £l S which the attention of the nnblte ficafti^r WRITTEN AND VERBAL BKSOBIF tIons of character, with advice qn btSnen. • health, education, etc., given daily, by . ■ , TV at No. Bs Cfaeatnnt street , r ; noifrwAmsmrpt • 3:45 O’clock. 565 BBOADWAV, N.T,