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BUSINESS NOTICES,
If tlic ludli'H bat knew what tho'i
nndiof them arc con.tnctly relatiuK to up, wo candidly
“T£re one h»tf of tne Rn4 dletcw
by them would vanish. James Marsn, *£*o-*
SrWeVt Fourteenth street, New York* sajs }» *g»
three children, the tirrt two are week and puny, hit wife
having been unable to nurse or attend to them* but sno
hMtSten Plantation bitters for the i«t two
vears* and has a child now eighteen nionUia old
Jbebae nursed and reared herself, and
■ancyMd welL The article is Invaluablo to mothers,"
*Bueh evidence might be continued for a ,^ e
best evidence is to try them. They ppeak for
Pd»rMos of eedentary habits troubled wltlilwoalcneaß,laflfli«
KETOutta. o?the hear. S
i.lter eating, torpid liver. ronrtlpatipn,diabeu>B, die, will
fmo speedy relief through these Bitters.
uinKnm Water.— -Superior to tho best impbrted
M half the mice. feW-tu th-a-Bt
—d rip:kE» <t tiOUMIDT,
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FIRST-CLASS AGKEFFK PLATES
rinoa ° pIANU |?oRTKB.
W&reroome,
No. 610 ARCH Street, , „
J'hilndelphia. delO th s tn 3ms
STECK A (JO,'B AND HAINES BROS’.
l’lanoe. Mason A Hamlin's Oabinet and Metro-
SliiMi Organs 1 with Vox Humano. J. E. GOULD.
<l"sp t« th e tuihll No. 928 Chestnut streot
STEINWAV’S PIANOS RECEIVED THE
ii highest award (first gold medal} at the Interna
uofia! Exhibition, ParU. 1867. Bee Official Report, at
the Wardroom of BLABIUo BKUo.,
•ell-tf No. 1006 Chestnut street.
THE CHICKERING PIANOS RECEIVED
the highest award atj tho Paris Exposition*
if UtrTTON’S Warerooms, 14 Chestnut street se2l,tf6
Robert roarce’s Fine Craekcrs.
TO THE CONSUMERS,
Tbo superior quality of Pcaico’s Crackers, which are
made of ibe best materials that the matket affords, have
obtained for them the reputation of being _ _
THE EXCELSIOR CRACKER OF A MERICA.
As an artide of food they are indiepensat>le in every
household, and are particularly adapted to the invalid
and convalescent, being highly nutritious and agreeable
t# the most delicate palate. .
For sale by first-class Grocers throughout, the
conctry.
EVENING BULLETIN.
ThliT-iduy, February 18, 1889,
CALEB CVSHIN4TS TREATY.
Mr. Seward’s administration of the State
Department is to be credited with the con-
summation of one very important project.
Mr. CalebCushing has returned from Bogota
with a treaty in his pocket permitting the
United Btates Government to survey the route
for and to construct a ehip canal across the
Isthmus of Darien. Mr. Seward has been
negotiating for this right for a long time, but
no satisfactory conclusion could be arrived at
until Mr. Cushing visited Bogota armed with
ample powers. The idea of severing the nar-
row strip of land which unites North America
to South America is nearly four centuries old:
but not until recently have scientific men
regarded it as perfectly practicable. Even
now the difficulties to be surmounted are
appalling. The entire Isthmus is ridged with
that mountain chain —the backbone of the
Western Continent—which extends from the
Arctic to the Antarctic circle in one unbro
ken range. At the most promising points
this will have to be pierced with tunnels
several miles in extent, and of such width and
height as to admit of the passage of ships of
largest size. The question of obtaining a
water supply at such a height, sufficient to
feed the canal, is also a serious one, full
of perplexity and verging upon impossibility.
Engineers have 1q vain sought to Belect a
route in which these difficulties could be
avoided. Bor this purpose a score of surveys
have been made, generally by Americans, in
many oases by U. S. Engineer Trautwine, of
this city, at various points from Tehuantepec
down to New Granada. Invariably obsta- j Laßt night John Mitchel delivered a lec
cleß almost insurmountable presented them- ture in Concert Hall, on the Celtic Race. It
selves; one of the Burvey parties under Lieut. /'! will be remembered that Mitcfiel is the so-
Btrain having suffered frightfully merely ja' ' called Irish patriot who was transported to
the effort to cross the country. Dieman'B land for rebellion against the
But it is confidently believed that ' British government. He violated his parole
the difficulties in the way can be of honor and escaped from the colony to the
successfully encountered, if a sufficient United Slates. Upon his arrival here this
amount of money can be procured. ! earnest advocate of human freedom went
Our Government can well afford to contribute South, where, with charming consistency,he
largely to the enterprise, and if we can com- affiliated wiih the slaveholdiug rards, and, we
plete it ourselves, it is very desirable that wb believe, bought a number of negro chattels
should do so without asking for assistance, himself. When the rebellion began, Mitcbei
If we cannot, then there will be no difficulty was, of all his compeers, the most eager to
whatever in procuring funds from every mar- overthrow the government that sheltered and
ilime nation in Europe. The saving to the protected him ; and he gave every energy of
world by the construction of a canal upon this biß soul and body to promote the work. The
Isthmus has been estimated at about s.’>o, bitterest, crudest, lalsest things that were
000,000 annually, and the larger portion of uttered against us during the war, were Baid
this would, of course, be saved by AmericauV.’fey bint. As the editor of a Richmond pa
merchants. A table of the distances which per he was notorious for the virulence of his
would be lessened has been published, aud abuse and the ferocity of his hatred of Union
from this we learn that a voyage from Phila- men. He was the loudest boaßter, the
delphia to Shanghai would be shortened !i,t;oo sturdiest advocate of the black flag, the noisiest
miles; from Philadelphia to Calcutta, 4,000 assertor of the rebel determination to die in
miles; from Philadelphia to Melbourne, :s,;t4o the last ditch, and the most eloquent de
miles. Vessels could afford to pay heavy nouncer of Mr. Lincoln. Indeed, to the per
tolls to escape such voyages, and the receipts sistont calumnies and the incefyfsfry appeals
from thiß source would be sufficiently large of just Buch men as Mitchel, can be Attributed
to warrant the expenditure of enormous buuib the assassination of the President. And how
of money in constructing the canal. this man, with this atrocious record, has had
\\ hat the precise terms of the Cushing the insolence to come to this loyal city,
treaty are, cannot now be known; but it is among this people, whose sons and brothers
understood that the Colombian government were slain by his monstrous treason, and ask
has been very liberal, requiring, however, them to listen to a discourse,upon the history
that the canal shall be held Btnctly neutral in of a race which is disgraced by numbering
time of war. We do not think this proviso him among its members. It was in very bad
objectionable, and we are sure that the pro- taste for the Celtic Association to have invited
ject itself will meet with the approbation of him heie. The society contains very many
the people of the United States and of the loyal and honest men, who Bhould have
world. When this canal and the Suez canal needed do reminder of the miserable treason of
are completed, long voyages will be at an Mitcbei, or of the injury he has inflicted upon
end; and the people ol the world will be the nation which gave him refuge in his ex
brought into newer and closer relations with tremity. There are enough honest Irishmen
each other. Commerce will not gain all the in the country —men of greater and more bril
advantageß of this. Civilization will be Hunt ability than Mitehel, who could have
quickened In its march, and we shall have attracted as large an audience, and proved
an impetns given to freedom, to liberal ideas, more profitable and infinitely more creditable
and to the great cause of humanity and to the society.
equality the world over. The common fel
lowship of man will obtain earlier recogni
tion than it could ever do while the nations
were widely separated by oceans and con
tinents.
This treaty is worth more than all the wild
annexation schemes ever undertaken by Mr.
Beward. If it produces its legitimate re
sults, we can afford to forgive him his mama
for icebergs and volcanic islands. He will
close his political career frith the greatest
and moßt beneficial action that has dis
ting-uished it, and he will be justly entitled
to grateful remembrance by his countrymen.
»"Acr a>i» fanuw.
Wet-have always read General Lafayette C.
Baker A History of the United States Secret
Service, with a great many grains of salt. In
wiew of the recent exhumation of the bodies
of the assassins of Mr. Lincoln, it is inter,
eating to recoil some of the fine writing which
waa indulged la at the time of Booth’s death,
both by General Baker and that wonderful
correspondent of the New York ll'or/d.whj
glorified sensationalism as it had never been
glorified before. Never was barn burned, as
George Alfred Townsend burned that old
jauk‘-uap pf » barn at BotVk'ng Green, 'j i’uo
THE DAILY EVENING BULLETIN—PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 1869,
blaze lit up the black recesses of the great
barn, till every wasp’s nest and cobweb in'
thefSof were luminous; flinging streaks of
red and violet across the tumbled farm-gear
in the corner, ploughs, harrows, hoeß, rakes,
sugar-mills, and making every separate grain
in the high bin adjacent gleam like a mote of
precious gold. They (sic) tinged the beams, the
upright columns, the barricades,where clover
and timothy, piled high, held toward the hot
incendiary their separate straws for the funeral
pile.” As General Butler said the other day
in Congress, “we always did like that des
cription of George’s.” There was a great deal
more of the same sort, but none of it is more
superb, in its way, than the account of the
burial of Booth, which pleased General Baker
so much that he transferred it bodily to his
book. “Last night, the 27th of April,a small
row-boat received the carcase of the murderer;
two men were in it; they carried the body
off into the darkness, and out of that dark
ness it will never return ; in the darkness,-like
hiß great crime, may it remain for
ever; impassible, invisible, nondes
cript, condemned to that worse than
damnation —annihilation. The river bottom
may ooze about it, laden with great shot and
drowning manacles. The earth may have
opened to give , it that silence and forgive
ness which, man will never give to its
memory. The fishes may swim around it,
or the daisies grow white above it; bnt we
shall never know. The assassin of a nation’s
bead rests somewhere in the elements, and
that is ail. ”
To ail this jargon of jumbled rhetoric, bad
grammar and incomprehensible nonsense.
General Baker gravely adds his endorsement:
•‘lt is not improper," says he, “to state that
only two persons on earth know where the
body of Booth lies.” Then he goes on to tell
bow he and another man took the body,Bowed
in a sack, rowed out upon the Potomac at
midnight, and then mysteriously disposed of
it. “Further I cannot go; it is best to let
the curtain of unbroken secrecy remain be
tween the burial and all human curiosity.”
Now, the whole amount of this fine writing
is that Booth having been killed, after his
refuge had been fired to drive him out, his
body was ordered to be privately buried by
the" Secretary of War, and Baker and another
person were entrusted with the duty. They
took the body at night, rowed ashore from
the gun boat which had brought it to Wash
ington, and buried it in the old arsenal. Mr.
Stanton very properly eDjoined secrecy in the
matter, as it was not desirable to make a hero
or a saint of the wretehed murderer; and this
secrecy would doubtless have been preserved
had not the friends Bf the assassins found a
patron in the President of the United States.
Baker and Townsend, between them, worked
the whole affair up into a huge and Bomewhat
grotesque romance, but the actual faots of
the case were very simple and exceeding
grim. There is something peculiarly odious
in the attempts to invest any part of that fear
ful crime with an air of romance, or to rescue
the actors in the horrible deed from any por
tion of the infamy that should forever cling
to their names.
JOHN lUUCHKL.
OIK Htinr STUEETS.
We see no very good reason why the bill
to empower the Board of Health of Philadel
phia to clean the streets is not a very good
and sensible one. At present, the streets are
not cleaned at all, and yet there has not been
a day, in the last two months, when, so far
as the weather is concerned, the street-clean
ers might not have been at work. There has
been none of that freezing up which usually
makes it impossible for the contractors to
carry on their business, and to whioh they
alwuys look forward with so much satisfac
tion. The mud has quietly accumulated,
until the filthy condition of all parts of the
city is almost without a parallel.
Yesterday, a few of the octogenarians who
are supposed to perform this important duty
crawled oql from their winter retreats, and
made a feeble demonstration with scraper and
broom upon one or two Btreets. It is rather
a picturesque scene when these veterans first
exhibit themselves in the Spring, and go
through their dumb show of cleaning away
the accumulation of Winter’s filth. # Tneir
grave aspect, their deliberate movements,
ibeir loitering gait, their abstracted indiffer
ence to all surrounding excitements, carry
the mind back to the early and quiet dayß,
when Philadelphia was yet young, and street
cleaning was actually done. The veteran
Scavenger Corps is a beautiful relic of ancient
days. But would it not be cheaper to pen
sion these pleasant old fellows, and let them
doze away their remaining days in peace,
while we inaugurate some plan for
doing the work which has been so unreason
ably expected of them.
It is now proposed to vest the responsibility
of cleaning the streets in the Board of Health.
That Board seems to be the best branch of
the municipal government to have charge of
this work. The comfort and health of the
community is already entrusted, in a large
degree, to this Board, and there would be,
under its supervision, a fair chanoe of the
streets of Philadelphia being kept reasonably
clean. As it is now, all efforts of Councils
seem to fall. These efforts have been frequent
and earnest, but for one reason or another,
one system after another fails, and
Philadelphia gets deeper and deeper in the
mire. The Board of Health is a compact or
ganization, with its duties all comprised
within well-defined and moderate limits, and
this business of keeping the city clean seems
to fall naturally within the scope of its ope -
rations.
It is, at least, worth while to try the expe
riment. The present system is, like all its
predecessors, a confessed failure. If the
Board of Health cannot solve the knotty
problem by which Philadelphia is to be kept
decently clean, and that without any enor
mouß expense, some other plan must be tried.
We believe it can be done by the Board of
Health, and shall be very glad to see the
work placed in its hand; and whatever is
done in the matter should be done quickly.
DELAYS OF JUSTICE.
We are informed, upon what appears to be
good authority, that Officer Hill was removed
from the Reserve Force upon grave charges
of intoxication. If these charges be well
founded, Mayor Fox is fully justified in re
moving him; but thb tact constitutes no rea
son whatever why his assailants, whs
kicked, beat and shot him, while in the dis
charge of his duty, should go unwhipped of
justice. “Where there’s a will, there’s a
way,” is an adage which cannot be disputed,
and if there is a hearty desire to bring these
men to justice, —and some of them are under
bail for numerous crimes, —there will be a
way found by Mr. Sheppard to do it.
And while upon this point, we desire to ask
what steps have been taken to try one
Michael Fitzgerald, a Democratic “repeater,”
who figured largely in our October election?
Michael Fitzgerald was brought here, at con
siderable trouble and expense, upon a requi
sition of Governor Geary’s on Governor Fen
ton. He was arraigned, offered straw bail,
and disappeared. What has been done about
itf So far as we can learn, just nothing. We
are authorized to say that, if Mr. Sheppari
will undertake to try him,the trouble and ex
pense of bringing him here, already incurred,
will be repeated, and that when he is con
victed, other specimens of the same sort wil'
be furnished.
We do not wish to press Mr. Sheppard
unreasonably. We are aware that he has a
great deal of business on his hands. But
foor or five months is too long a time to
elapse before the men who commit such
crimes as these are brought to jaatice. If all
the rest of the business of the District
Attorney’s office is as much behind-hand as
these cases are, it is time that some way was
found to relieve the pressure.
Peremptory Nalen of Real Estate. -
Jflrnet*A. 1- rt-t-nuiD, auctioneer, advertises u> be told
at inc Exchange, March 10th, the EhUU«b of Robert P.
Kiiut, deed, John Leckey, dec’d, Christian Raid, dec’ll,
(t'roi or Ihmcechter, deed, by order of the Orphans'
Court. Al*o, icHidoDce No. 24U South Sitih ntreet,
Mid Building Loin, Sixteenth Ward, full advertise
ment-- ol whicL may lie been on the ia«t page.
X. A. TOcClelioiitf, Auctioneer, will
cel! without recurve to-morrow (Friday) morning,
coinrru nt ii at lujrf o’clock, new and second-hand
Furniture, Malru??eH, Carpet?, Blanket, Silver
Fluted Ware, New Window Shade?, &c. We dewire
to mil the wpei iul attention of onr readers to thin wale.
N. B. n«*w ready.
For Mtk'N by order of OrpliaiiH’ Court,
1 .\k» i ’ior? am> oTHKRb, Thomas & Sous’ad ver
tiK'UH'iitf and handbill?.
JOHN CRUMP, BUILDER.
1731 CHESTNUT STREET,
and 218 LODGE STREET.
Mechanics of every branch required for housebuilding
nd fitting promptly fumieed. fe27tf
ENLY PULLLLIP Pl, ~ “
CARPENTER AND BUILDER,
NO. im SAN BOM STREET,
Je3-ly4p PHILADELPHIA.
flb WARBURTON'S IMPROVED, VENTILATED
■J-81 aud cany-fitting Drees Hate (patented) in all the
“lu fif-proved fashions of thesoason. Chestnut street,
next do» r to the Post-offlce. octitfrp
/ ''OPPEK, BRASH, IrOn’aND GALVanI/.ED WIRE
and Wire Cords for sale by i RUMAN & HUAW, No.
836 (Eight Thirty-five) Market street, below Ninth, Phila
delphia.
THE (JOG WHEEL CLGTHES-WRINGER WILL
last longer (we have tested this fact) and wring eyiwl
to any other that we have seen; and we have reduced the
price of the $0 wringer to $7 60 each. For sale, with tho<»e
not thus geared, by TRUMAN & 811 AW, No. 886 (Eight
Thirty-five) Market street, below Ninth, Philadelphia.
PREMIUM BUTCHER AND TABLE STEELS BEING
cm by peculiar machinery, have the grooves deeper
and with keener edges than the usual kina, and therefore
are superior for sharpening purpose*. For sale by TRU
MAN & 81IAW, No. 886 (Eight Thirtv-flve) Market street
below Ninth, Philadelphia.
SOLUTION OF PEPBIN-(LIQUOR PEPSIN!).
This preparation is an effective aid to digestion and
relieves many forms of Dyspepsia in which other reme
dies have failed.
Prepared and sold by
JAMES T. SHINN, Apothecary,
Broad and Bpruoe streets,
felOtfrp __ Philadelphia.
■jyjAGA/.IN DEB MODES.
1014 WALNUT STREET.
MRS. PROCTOR.
Cloaks, Walking Saits, Bilks,
Dress Goods, Lace Shawls,
Ladies’ Underclothing
and Ladles* Furs.
Dresses made to measure in Twenty-four Hours.
WHITMAN’S FINE CHOCOLATE
FOR BREAKFAST, FOR DESSERT.
To those in health, as an agreeable and sustaining nour
ishment To invalids, for its restoring and invigorating
properties. To all, even the most delicate, as containing
nothing injurious to their constitution. Manufactured
only by STEPHEN F. WHITMAN, ntoro No 1310 MAR
KET street. Ja23-2m rpfi
n MONEY TO ANY AMOUNT LOANED UPON
DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, PLATE,
CLOTHING, &c.. at
JOiiES & CO.’S
OLD-ESTABLISHED LOAN OFFICE,
Comer of Third and Gaskill streets.
Below Lombard.
N. B.—DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, GUNS,
&c.,
FOE BAJLE AT
REMARKABLY LOW PRICBB. )*25-lmrps
JORDAN’S CELEBRATED PURE TONIC ALE FOR
invalids, family use, &c.
The subscriber is uow furnished with hie full Winter
supply of his highly nutritious and. well-known beverage.
Its wide spread and increasing use, by order of physi
cians, for n.vul ds, use of families. Ate., commend it to the
Attention of all consumers who want a strictly pure ar
ticle ; prepared from the best materials, and put up In the
most careful manner for homo use or trauspoitation. Or
ders by mail or otherwise promptly supplied.
P. J. JORDAN,
220 Pear street.
Below Third and Walnut streets.
1 U6T RECEIVED AND IN STORE I,WO CASES’ OF
tJUJhMunagiie, sparkling Catawba and California Wines.
Port, Mndoiru, Bkerrv. Jamaica and Santa Crux Rum,
Cue old Brandies and Wlriaktce, wholesale aud rotalL
P. J. JOKDA N, 22u Pear street,
Below Thi:li wid Walnut street* and obovo Dock
rtrivt de?tf-
CLOTHIN6
Tlie Time Bias Come
FOB SFBING OVEROOATB.
We have them for $8 60,
All prioes up to $26.
WANAMAKHB & BROWN,
The Bargest Clothing House,
Oak Hall,
The Corner of Bixth and Market Bts.
EDWARD P. KELLY,
TAILOR,
S. E. Cor. Chestnut and Seventh Streets.
Ghoioe Goods for Present Season.
In daily receipt of Rev and Staple Spring
Goods.
CONCERNING SPRING OVERCOATS,
The worst of tho winter Beems to bo gone;
The Lime when thick overcoats ought to be worn;
And now we may safely begin to sing
Of thinner coats, for the opening spring.
When the weather Is soft, and the days are warm,
Borne folks do their constitutions harm
By throwing their outer clothing off,
And thus contracting n troublesome cough.
It isn’t right for a man to expose
Himself to disease, for the want of clothes;
Good friend, if your overcoat's too thick,
Get ono that's thinner, but don’t get sick.
-Don't get rheumatic, just for the lack
Of a suitable overcoat on your back,
but purchase a light, thin, overcoat sack,
Brown, or blue, or speckled, or black,
Or any color, —we have them all,
Cheap for cash, at the Great Brown Hall.
JUST FINISHED, a varied assortment of
Meltons, Bilk Mixed and other desirable goodß.
We would call especial attention to our TEN
DOLLAR SPRING OVERCOATS. ONLY TEN
DOLLARS for a good Overcoat, fashionably cut
and well trimmed I
Gentlemen wishing heavier Clothing for them
selves or Boys, can buy at their own price, as we
desire not to carry over any winter stock.
Call and look at our New Styles Spring Over
coats.
ROCKHILL& WILSON
603 and 605 Chestnut Street.
INSURANCE.
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
NATIONAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
ON KECEMIIER 31,1868,
As Submitted to the Auditor General of Pennsylvania for Five
Booths, ending December 31,1863, inelnsive.
Capital Stock $1,000,000 00
Amount of aeses«mcnt3 or instalments oa
stock paid in cash 1,000.000 00
Number of shares, 10,000. Par value, $lOO.
Market value, $llO
ASSETS.
Cash on hand and on deposit 61,784 73
Cash in bands of Agents In course of tians
mission 33,923 W
Amount of Loans secured by Bonds and
Mortgagee, constituting first lien on Heal •
Estate 30,000 00
Amount of Stocks owned by the Company:
Par. Market value
U. S. Pacifica 6 per cent 200,000 00 199.000 00
Virginia State Bonds 6 per cent 85,000 00 17,600 00
Amount of Stocks held by the Company as
collateral security for Loans:
Par. Market value. Amount loaned.
795,000 00 1,0%,240 00 741,000 00
Accrued Interest not yet duo 430 00
U. S. Internal Revenue Btamps 200 00
Deferred Premiums 62,000 00
Amount of Wash Premiums received 174,201 66
Amount of Interest received from Invest
ments 26,781 56
$200,988 22
Amount of Surrendered Policy 76 60
Amount of Expenses paid during the year.
Including Commissions and Fees paid to
Agents and Ofiieere of the Company 72,016 81
Amount of Losses duo and unpaid
Amount of Taxes paid by the Company 2,(138 66
Amount of all other Expenses and Expendi
tures. . 76,071 27
State of Pbrnbylvania, County of Piiiladblpjiia,bb*
Be It rememberoi that on this third day of February,
A. D., 1869, before the subscriber, a Notary Public in and
for the State of Pennsylvania, duly commissioned and
authorized by thetiovornorof the State of Pennsylvania
to take the acknowledgment of deeds and other writings
to be used and recorded in tho said State of Pennsyl -
▼ania, and to administer oaths and affirmations, person
ally appeared C. H. CLARK, President of tho National
Life Insurance Company of the United States of Ame -
rica, and mado oath that the above is a true statement of
the condition of said National Life Insurance Company of
tho United Statos of America upon the 31st day of
December, A. D., 1868.
And I further cerlify that I have made personal exami
nation of the condition of said National Life Insurance
Company on this day,and am satisfied that they havo as
sets safely invested to the amount of $200,000 That I hayo
examined tho securities uow in th« hands of tho Company*
as ret forth in the annexod statement. I further cortify
that I am not interested in the affairs of said Company
lu witness whereof. 1 havo hereunto set my
<«r7r ? hand and affixed my oincial seal, tills third day
of February, A. D.» 1869.
rr; cd j wm. j. dellekeh.
K"tt..3t Notary Public.
’WAFKJNO VVJ'f'H INDELIBLE INK* EMBROIDER
AT (Wi Braiding. BtamiSu*. Ac. M A TOKItVi
IWfu Filbert rtreei.
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS
LABGE REDUCTIONS
HAVE BBE N MADE FEOM NEW YORK 0»
WEST BOUND TRADE,
The Pennsylvania Railroad CoiJ
TO MEET THE SAME, HAVE MADE
Corresponding Reductions
To Protect the Trade of Philadelphia,
AND WILL AT ALL TIM E 9 CONTI N UE THI3 POLICY
r
For New Rutea and other Information,
APPLY TO AGENTS OF
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD CO.,
Thirteenth and Market Streets.
8. B. KINGSTON,
OKA URAL, FHKIOBT A OUST.
Philadelphia, February 18, I&CP. lelB-3ts
HARRISON BOILER
Has Safely from Destructive Exploilon:
Great Eoonomy of Fuel:
Durability and Facility of Repair.
For Hiattrated Circular and price, apply to
THE HARRISON BOILER WORKS
eray’a Ferry Boad, near U. 8, Arsenal,
Philadelphia, February 12th, 1860,
Joseph IJ arrison, tlsq. , Philadelphia —Dear
Sir : The Harrison Boilers of 300 horse power,
ordered in December, 1866, for the Plymouth
(Mass.) Cordage Company, have given excellent
results. When doing the same work as tho com
pany's old boilers (which are of the flre-box One
variety, of the best construction and in first-class
order), a saving of about 20 per cent, in fuel has
been effected.
The new boilere were erected to supply steam
for a Condensing Beam Engine of 500 P., and no
difficulty Is experienced in obtaining an ample
quantity ; in fact, a Burplns of steam tor all re
quirements. I would, however, argue iu this
connection the advantage of having an excess of
boiler power, on the ground of the greatly di
minished consumption of fuel which is sure to
follow, for instance : two 50 P. Harrison Boilers
furnished an abundance of steam for the engine
above referred to, where developing about an
average of 175 P.; two additional 50 P. hollers
were attached (making four in all), and tho de
crease in the consumption of coal was fully one
seven tb.
In conclusion, it gives me pleasure to state that
I regard the Harrison Boiler with the highest
favor as a safe, reliable and economical steam
generator, and believe, with proper management,
its durability and freedom from repairs will
prove additional recommendations for it.
feM Utrp
Rem.o v a 1 !
FOE IHE BBTIBE (XWBMNCB OF HER PATRONS,
MRS. M. A. BINDER
Diess Trimmings & Paper Pattern Store
N . W. c r. Eleventh and Chestnut Sts.
fe!7 lOtrpS .
The Wilcox Safety Portable Steam
Generator and Engine,
Ranging from Bto 10 Hone Fower-Bimple, oompact and
economicaL For .ale by
KELLY, HOWELL & LUDWIG
526 minor Street, pmiotlelplila, Pa.
fe!2 ttrp*
81,145,643 37
gjUTLEB, WEAVER & 00.
NEW CORDAGE FACTORY
ROW in FULL OPERATION.
So. U N. WATER and M N. DEL. av*
H. P. db O. K. TAYLOR,
FEBimiBBY AIBD TOIUKT SOAPS,
641 and 643 H. Nintll Street.
8149 201 %j
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT I
Flour Dealers and Grocers Take Notice 1
LANGLEYS
CELEBRATED FAMILY FLOUB
Again in the Market!
“Ivory SHcaf,*» “ttural,”
“Beds,” “Lanßloy*”
The abovo brands of Flour are new arriving from the
mill*, and will be conrtautly on hand and for sale in lots
to suit purchasers by
BROOKE, COLKET &. CO.,
FLOUR AND GRAIN DEALERS,
Hob. 1727, 1729, 1731 and 1733 Maifcet«.
felG lm4ps ——
f-r, WATCHES AND MUSICAL BOXES BE
Jpk ® tt,r<id ffort Fi£R a BROTHER.
importer* of Watches, etc..
Übeetmit irtreet. below Fourth.
nUOEUUKEOVS.
THE
Yours, respectfully,
E. D. LEAVITT, Jk.,
ConenltißK Engineor.
Lowell, Mass.
HAS REMOVED HER
TO THE
t'LOVU.
AUCTION BMKB.
AUCTION NOTICE.
VNEEBWBUEa’t SALE,
Damaged Gulf Cotton and Spanish Moss-
SAMUEL O. COOK
WILL BELL AT HIB AUCTION BTORE.
124 S’. Front St , above Walnut,
On Saturday Horning, Feb. 20, nt 11 o’clock,
66 bale. New Orleans Cotton,
16 bales, 62 half bales Spanish Sloes.
LAfitiE nißHOft AW lEOff CAiWOJ.
Large Mlrrsr— l Iron (Jannor,
eared from wreck of steamer Bttr of tho Union,
ALSO,
32 bales Oulf Cotton, damaged,
ex aehooncr Surprise, from Charleston.
HEW IHItI.I'JATIONft.
MARCH MAGAZINES.
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY.
Contents: Malbone, an Oldport Romance. Part 3.
ByT. W. Kliooinbon ; A Thrush In a Gilded Gage, by
CuRUToriiEB P. Caanok ; Tho Small Arabs of New York,
by Cqaklea Dawson Buanly; Co-operatire Housekeep
ing (fifth paper); Little Captain Trott, by Mrs. H. B.
Stowe; A New Chapter of Christian Evidences, by
Jameb Fkbbman Ci.auicp. ; Consumption in America
(third paper), by Dr. Übnrt L Bowditoii; Tho Foe ln
the Household. Part 1; Our Palntera (second article), by
JonN Nbal; The Fatal Arrow by Alice Cart ; Popular
ising Art,by James P acton; The New Education (second
paper), by Charles W. Eliot ; Howard at Atlanta, by
Jodn G. Wuittirs; TheSuablan Alb, by Batard Tat.
lor; Our New President, by Charles G. Cams; Bedge.
Birds, by J. Eliot Cabot ; Reviews and Literary Notices-
OUB YOUNG FOLKS
(JONTEN rg
THE BTORY OF A BAD BOY. Part UL Bv T.-
B. Aldrich. This story has already excited general in
terestby its naturalness, its vivid delineations of boy.
cbaractcr, and its thoroughly healthy tone. The present
instalment contains a graphic description of Tom Bailey**
First Day at School, and of a Boys' Theatre.
tW HOW TO TALK. By Edward Everett Hale.
The first of a series of papers on subjects of great practi
cal importance to boys and girls just beciinlgg young men
and women In that characteristic style which hat made
llr. Hale one of the moet popular of American writers, he
points oat tbo errors of conversation Into which young
people aro apt (o fall, and clearly shows how to avoid
them.
IF" WHO FIRST USED THE MARINER'S COM
PASS. By J aates Pa kto». A sketch In the graphic
style peculiar to Mr. Partoo. on a subject of interest to
everybody.
tF*TIIE PHYSICAL HISTORY OF FLORIDA By
Mrs. Professor Agassi*. Bbowing how Florida Keys
were built up by Coral Iceects.
GLASS-CUTTING AND ORNAMENTING. ByJ.
T. 2 RowiißiDGß. The third of a very instructive and en
tertaining scries of papers on Glass-making.
tST THE WILLIAM HENRY LETTERS. Ninth
Packet. By Mrs. AM. Diaz.
IF" HANNIBAL AT THE ALTAR. A rpirited Decla
mation. By Elijah Kellogg.
EFT Other excellent Articles, Maps, Pictures, Pozzies,
die.
*•* For sale everywhere.
FIELDS, OSGOOD & CO , Publishers,
BONTOIV,
Sdioiptkfl for Pbilidelphia,
W. B. ZIEBKB.
So. 100 loath Third Street.
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
RECOLLECTIONS OF MEN ANDTHINGB AT WASH
INGTON DURING TOE THIRD OF A CENTURY. By
L. A. GojifUotiT, 12zno, Cloth. $1 75.
STI DIES IN BHAKSPEARE, A Book of Ereaye. By
Mis* Maby Pbfbton. l«mo. Cloth. 81 00.
THE MAROONERB’ ISLAND. By F. R. G.iumkno.
AiHhor of "The Youug ltimo. Cloth, Il
lustrated. 81 60.
*1 hi* day. Published by
Claxton, Remsen & Hafiel finger,
810 and 821 Barket Street, PtUla.
DRV GOODS.
SILKS! SILKS! SILKS!
STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER’S
SILK DEPARTMENT
Is now unusually attractive. Tbe assortment Ib large
and prices reasonable.
Bich Black Silks,
Bioh Fancy Silks,
Bich Plain Bilks,
Bich Evening Silks,
Pink Bilks,
White Silks,
Corn Colored Bilks,
Soarlet Silks,
Blue Bilks,
$2 00
$2 00
®2 76
$3 60
82 00
82 60
Plain Dress Silks,
All Shades Dress Silks,
Bioh Corded Bilks,
Very Wide Heavy Silks, -
Good Black Silks,
Heavy Blaek Gro Grains -
Jet received, per late steamer, fali assortment of
Silk and Linen Poplins in Plaids,
Plain and Broohe Figures.
STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER
Central Dry Goods House.
EIGHTH AND MARKET STREETS,
PHILADELPHIA.
EDWARD FERRIS,
No. 807 CHESTNUT STREET,
IMPORTER OF
WHITE GOODS,
LACES and
OFFERS TO THE TIUJJE.
\
200 Pieces Choice Piques.
400 Pieces Plaid and Striped Nainsook*.
New Hamburg*.
New Go'pure and Valenciennes Laces.
New While Goods of all kinds, desirable Cor
Spring trade.
Just opened and for eale at a small advance on coat of
Importation.
EDWARD FERRIS,
Wo 807 CHESTNUT ST BEET.
lfißB-tq tu i
IMPEIUAL FRENCH PRUNES.—*O CASES IN TIN
A eanulrter. and fancy boxes. Imported and for sat© b«
JOS* ft BVSSII9B Aw., 108 iioutullelaware avcuoa.
EMBROIDERIES;
SECOND EDITION.
jY TELEGRAPH.
ATLANTIC CABLE NEWS
State of the Markets.
fly tbc Atlantic Gable.
London, Fob. 17, A. M—Consols, 03 for both
money and account. U. 8. Five-twcntloa,
American stock market steady. Erie, lll
inois Central, Great Western, S7J^.
Paris, Feb. 17, A. M.— The Bourse is firm;
Rentes, 71f. 27c.
Liverpool, Feb.l7, A. M—Cotton markotflit.
Middling Uplands 11%@12d.i Middling Orleans
12J6®12J*d. The sales to-day are estimated at
C,OOO bales. Corn Is quoted at 32b. Gd. for old.
Havre, Fob. 17—Cotton closed qnlet last
night at 139 francs on the spot.
London, Feb. 17, 1 P. M—U. 8. Five-twenties,
78%. American Slocks steady; Illinois Central,
86%; Atlantic and Great Western, 38.
Liverpool, Feb. 17, 1 P. M.—Provisions dull.
Tallow, 455. 9d.
Wculhcr Report,
Feb. 18. 9 A. Ml.
Plainer Cove
Halifax
Portland
Boston
New It ork
Philadelphia
Wllmingum, Del.
Washington
Angustal Ga
Savannah
Oswego
Buffiilo
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Ijouifville
Mobile
New Orleans
llavina
State of Thermometer This Oar at the
Hullctin Office.
10 A. M tides. 13 M 43 des. 3P. M 42 deg.
Weather clear. Wind West.
Central Grant and President Johnson
The sticklers for oillclal oliquette appear to bo
nndnly annoyed and irritated at the announce
ment that General Grant docs not Intend to rido
with President Johnson to the Capitol on Inaugu
ration Day, as has been customary in the case of
outgoing and incoming Presidents. Should Gen.
Grant.tee lit to adopt this coarse, he can refer to
at least one preoedent in the history of the Gov
ernment. When Jackson arrived In
this city In 1829, the then President, Mr.
Adams, refused to hold any intercourse with
General Jackson, on account of the Mrs. Eiton
scandal, and on the morning of the 4th of March,
when Jackson was sworn Into office. Mr. Adams,
instead of going to the Capitol, went from the
executive mansion to bis private dwelling. Gen.
Jack6on rode to the Capitol alone, and Mr. Adams
look no partin the ceremonies.— Woshtn'fUm
Correspondence New }’*ri Times.
Tbc Bwl.s OUMturt.
A commnnicatio', from Berne states that the
amount of subscriptions collected in Switzerland
for the sufferers by the late Inundations now
reaches the sum of 2,175,723 francs.
THE COURTS,
Nisi Prics— Justice Agnew.—Jeremiah 8.
Black vs. The Quicksilver Mining Company.
Thla was a scire facias on a jadgment. Several
months ago the plaintiff obtained a verdict against
the defendants os garnishees of James Eldridge,
the amount in dispute being abont $50,000. Af
ter the verdict and the service of the notice, it is
alleged that defendants disregarded |tbeir duty
and allowed the stock attaches to be transferred
The defence set np defective notice. On trial.
Oyer and Terminer— Judges Ludlow and
Brewster.—The case of Joseph M. Donahue,
charged with the mnrder of James Dempsev,
closed last nlgbt, at 20 minutes to 10 o’clock, the
counsel for the prisoner succeeding in obtaluing
a verdict of guilty of manslngbter.
This morning, Samnel Holt, charged with the
murder ol Christopher Byrnes, was lo be taken
up, but owing to the absence of counsel the case
went OTtr and the Court adjourned.
vitlcv In Egypu
Cairo, Jan. 19.—A correspondent of the Lon
don 7’iwej* writes:
Yesterday was the anniversary of the Vice
roy’s accession to the throne, and it was bis
pleasure that the day should he kept with un
usual pomp and splendor. The festivities that
signalized the auspicious event so thoroughly
eclipsed nil the former grand balls and fetes given
that it Is but proper to allude to them.
On the other side of the Nile, and opposite the
older portion of onr city, stands, in all its gran
deur of modern improvements and unlimited ex
penditure, the recently elected Palace of Gizlreh,
of which last night the doors were opened to
about 2,600 persons, who towards nine o'clock
commenced driving across the broad river on a
bridge of boats, His Highness had ordered to
be constructed for the occasion. TUe
palace 6tands in a fine park fall of larg
trees ana exotics of all descriptions, and abounds
in shady nooks and grottoes—most perfect safe
guards against the scorching midsummer sun;
splendid kiosks, multifarious statues, fountains,
shrubberies, parterres full of the rarest dowers,
aquariums, aviaries, deer enclosnres, (fee., are
scattered all over the grounds, specially Illumi
nated last night by thousands of gaslights.
In the palace ail the suporbly-furniahed state
rooms bad been thrown open for the occasion,
and contained an array of beauty of almost every
nationality, bedecked in the very pink or Paris
fashions; an intermingling of national, civil, and
military garbs with onr more Bombre-looking
evening dress, the bail scene enhanced by most
perfect playing of the waltzes of Strauss and
Uungl.
Nothing could have surpassed the extreme
affability evinced by the anguat host to all dassos
present, or his excessive solicitude that all shonld
be equally pleased and gratified. The Viceroy
invited a favored few to his supper table in one
of the large rooms, exacting at it no more atten
tion than he desired for the many who were
seated at the surrounding ones; afterwards,
again proceeding to the ball room, he remained
watching and interested in everything,participa
ting in the conviviality until the very dawn of
day.
The Viceroy has given another very great im
pulse towards European customs in introducing
among us theatricals. Pending the construction
of a permanent house, his Highness has had a
temporary one built, and which, thanks to his
patronage, and to the interest he himßelf takes in
good acting, promises to be an immense and
lasting attraction.
VDTAITOIAL ana COMMEHCIA.Ii
The FliUodelpbt
Bales at tbs FbUadeli
BIBST I
MOO Pa fle 1 sera Its 105)4
1000 PcnnH 2mg6s 90 V
TOO City Oenew 100)<
8000 do Its 101
1100 do Its 100)4
3000 do bS 101
2000 do bS 101
7000 Lehigh Old in Its 89)4
600 N Penna R Ts 60)4
8000 Snub AEne Te Is 99k
10 eh Phlla lik 100
684 Morris Cl Bcp 04)4
8 eh Morris Cnl prof 00
76 sh OamAAm 123 k
10 sh Lit Schß 43
4 eh Leb Val R 66 k
121 eh do Its 65k
1000 Pa 2d mtg Os 06k
1000 Son A Erie 7s 09)4
500 Lehigh Old Ln c 90k
6000 Lehigh Val bds
new coop 93
OT sh LehValH 65k
100 sh do b2O 55k
10 Bh Lit Hch R 43
25 Bh Morris Cl pf 1b 00 I
017.60 do script 64)tf
O eh Ca&AmH Bswn 123)4 1
BEOQRU
lOOOLehfi’eGoldln
{ 1000 do
I ll eh Fennaß
Tdcbbiiav, Feb. 18,18©.—Therein an nne&sy feeling In
1“ conBei luanceof theexcitement
W ? U ,trflot “ monß 1)18 operators in etoeks and
, old. The nub upon onr bond market b.T Huro»#aj)} apt-
Wind, Weather. Thcr.
■ ..a. Cloudy. as
.8. Cloudy. 31)
.*B. Snowing. 37
..8. W. Snowing. 33
W. Clear. 43
. ,W. Clear. 41
...W. Clear. 40
..NW. Clear. 43
...W. Clear. JW
..N. E. Cloudy. sft
. .N* boowing 26
. .W. Cloudy. 32
Clear. 23
. .8. E. Snowing. 24
..8. Clear. 36
..W. Ha/.y. 52
. .N. K. Cloudy. 75
. ..S. \V. Clear. 70
® Boner Hutte *•
phis Stock Rxohahge*
90ASXK
100 sh NYAMid c
09 eh Penna R lta 66jf
100 eh do bswo 66%
100 sb Read R b2O 46>*
200 ah do blO 46*f
100 eb do 46-1-16
100 sh do bl 6 461tf
100 Bh do c 46-3-16
100 ah do b6O 46V
200 ah doc Its 46V
600 Bb do 680 Its 46V
200 Bb do do 46-1-16
200 sh do nBown 1b 46 V
200 sb dob 10 46-3-16
200 sb do 40
100 Bh do bs&int 46-1 -16
08 fib Penna R 2dye K%
100 ah Read R Its 46V
100 sh do 46 V
200 sh do Its 46V
100 Bh do bS&iu 46V
100 eh do do 46V
100 eh do do 46-31
100 Bh do 46-8-16
800 sh do 2dye 4GW
100 sh do 46V
200 ah do es&in 46V
a HOARD,
j 14 Bh LehVal R 65 V
6 sh Commercial Bk 67V
100 shßeadß 46-81
tftlltfs during the Lust three week* bai boon a genuine
theeffcciof their
operations is Invariably felt la our local nurket
according to, their magnitude. In the ore
ftnt cate the . unsettled condition which P is
yf* y .E erC i €l>^lot and the decided upward tendency In
rates for loan*, are pretty distinctly tracoahm tn iv.n
10 farther efforts will
fe n !*iS®^yt I J. € * 0 J )übl, S disturbers to so fluctuate the
rAtce of gold, bonds, and stocks generally, as to make it
dlfUr ultJo ftscertnln their real market vsluca. It is dur
disorder, of their own
creating, that fhey transact their bueiuess; It is now har.
T TU~^" r,tb i, the “. * l '£ thc r OrO "UUBUAIIy bu.Y
•rr.fi* re B no knowing how far these influences will yet
aflVci our local msiket, *tid through it tue business la*
lbe c ? untr /« It would be a very serious* eril
i** Irpriog. 1 rpriog. when money is universally
H. “I Artificial means should be e<n
-3 add to the usuai stringency; but if this bond
er larte fear that our prediction crucerafng it a
b 6 verified, and that ‘ tooinuch
prfwllJTeif rov ?*» cur »* M to ourcountry. Under an in*
l m r? d ,or n,OD «y n <> quote call loans at tX$7
CM, oV cv * rr ? nien t» and 7(4-8 pt r cent on other
KT’hj’c ®* rvß * * oana ft t per cent., according to
‘Government Loans were deprewed and lower. State
.Loans wero also weak. City Loans are a fractiou lileher,
R u d ,wme * eold at 101. Lehigh Gold Loan de
clined to BP?i.
Heading Railroad fluctuated between 46'3l6Jtf—closing
at 40**. reaoej Ivania Railroad sold at a decline
of V and Lehigh Valley Railroad at was bid
for Camden and Amboy Railroad; 43 for Little Schuylkill
l.ftUroad; 32>tf for Catawiesa Railroad Preferred, and 83
for >ortb Pennsylvania Railroad.
Csnal sbnres were dull and nominal. Morris Canal
Preff rred cold at 60.
Jn Bank stocks the only sale was of Philadelphia, at 160.
f assenger Railway shares were not sought after, and
offerings were light.
Messrs. De Haven and Brother. No. 40 Soath
street, make the following quotations of the rates of ox*
f change to-day. at IP. M :Lnited States Hires. 1881. Il3Ti
* U J ; Ah ?B;; , §*..i!2 4 **9 11454 * do ’ do - 16 **- ULStlifc;
o. do .1865, U2H&U2h ; d0.d0.. *66 now,ll02l!luk ; do.do.
1867. new, UoyMllOX ; do. 1868. Five. Ten*
forties, IC9?-s<3Us% i United States 80 Year 6 per cent
Comp, lnt Notes, 193*:
Gold, l34^®]B4^-ii: Silver, 129ai3L
Jay Cooke a Co. quote Government securities, &e., to*
day as follows: U. B fPe. 1881, 114ftMl4'ii: old Ffve-twcn*
ttes.U42£<2ll£; new Five-twenties of 'O4. do.
bov. l&fi.
SB:,H£fr UOh&llOH; da LBff*. UOKtailOft; Ten-forties
IWU&imi ; Gold, \M% \ Pacifies. IOIQtUIJ*.
Hmith. Randolph & Co., baacero. Third and Chestnut
3??** .!& 10M o'clock as follows: Gold. 184*4; U. S.
Bfate«.18&l. Flve-twenties,lBfi3. do
d0.d0., 1864. do. do.. 18®, do.
do. July, 1865, 110>fc(&llo£ : do. do. do.do„lB67.liOV.3fflOl(£ ;
do. do. do, 1868, JlO&ailOL: U. a Wves. Tea-forties
l»M«lo9Ji;City6*s.lOl@lolt! ien tomes
Philadelphia, produce narkeu
TuursiiAY, Keb. 18.-There is no falling off in tho de>
maod for Clovenreed. and further Bales of 209 bushels are
reported at $9 76(310, and some from second hands at
$lO 25. lot* bushels Timothy sold at 82 76 The receipts
0 rr^* B^ cd are tr Ming, and it commands $2 6l per ous.
Tbe Flour market continues to be characterized by
great depreeeion.and with a total absence of any shipping
demaud, and a very limited inquiry from the
trade. Small sales of fluperfiD* at $5
$5 23 per barrel: Extra at 25; lows,
and ilinncaoU Extra Famil* at $7
IZ !&>£*?*** do. do. at 75: Ohio do. do at
$8 & <2*9 W; ana fancy lots at $lO 50<a$12 60. We con
”P“ e to quote Ryo Flour at $7(47 25, but there is very
little doing in the article. Prices of Corn Meal are
nominal.
Hie offerings of prime Wheat are small, and this is tbe
only description wanted Small sales of Red at A 1
1 W. and / mber at $1 KV32. Hyp is steady at A 1 65. Corii
*>• joiJI at yesterday’s quotations. Sales of Velio w at
l M>d 606 basheLa white at 54 cents Oats are
held u? mly and further salts of Western were reported at
<6c.(?c76c. In Bariev and Malt no further sales have been
reported. Whisky is dull and ranges trorn 9jc.<^4l.
New Tork noney ifforket,
OXD N. Y. Herald of to-day, j
s m K The elements of Wail street are ranging them
selves with the various cliques which origin*lly gave the
impetus to the fpeculation which carried prices to their
present figure. New cliques are forming and will soon be
w aging a fierce war with each other. The latest of these
organizations Is the “government clique,” who were dis
covered through the terrible losses Inflicted upon them by
th» unea peeled arpredation of our bo&d* in Europe.
They wire larsuiy Short" and were forced into sight by
tl e writ nice which they showed at the sndden disarrange
n ont of th< ir plans, llie ‘’bear" elament in the general
inaiket has also been augmented by the turn which affairs
iave taken, so that Wall street promises to be the sseue
of a very pretty struggle In the immediate future be
tween all the various rival interests. It U now said that
It is to the advantage of two of these powerful rornbiQa*
tiorn to prevent tbe pas'p.gu of tbs Ucoper bill in tho
becate. forbidding the increase of tbe bonded dwbt, and
that the effort will \»> made. If not to defeat it, at least to
delay It until ihc cliques have been enabled to withdraw
from the compl cations tf the street. It will be noticed
by the Washington report -to at the House has passed the
bill which Is to take the excess of currency from the Nc jf
Knelatd banks end distribute it to tbe Koutb.
’ibe Government market was steady at the op*nl~g
this morning, hut on receipt of tbe cable telegrapn an
nouncing a yielding of tbe London price to 7**« there was
a disposition to sell, and quotations were lower. The
JpAritet ftM variable, e soiled and fluctuating during the
boards. Tbe feeling on the street in subseqicnt traniac
tions was a bettor one and prices improved, but did not
return to tbe high figures of the late sharp advance.
Anything which tends to check the exportation of
hands to Europe !• immediately reflected in the price ot
gold Hence the reaction to 78in London was followed
by a firmer tone In the premium at the opening of onsi
ne*s tbit moraine, when the price was 185V*. The market
I* in a very unsettled state as to the future of the pro
mjiun- Tbeleadlng dealers are ranged on two sidd*.
w birh are operating respectively (or a rise
and for a falh and the street 1* inclined to leave them lo
fight it out. tbe “bears” were plucky again to-day and
sold the market (reel* at the advance. The gross
ciPAiinfs amounted to 864.P19.wa, the gold balance* to
#2 fe£6.CP9 and tbe currency balances to $4,336,314 The
lending rate for cash gold was active, and 6M. 7. 78, 9
and 10 per cent and 1-32 were paid for carryiog before
i leering House time and lo per cent and 1 32 afterward#.
FrrHgTj exchange Is still unsettled and the market
I without steudin** in quotation*. The bills
I sc«in»t exported bonds keep rates irregular, as their
sirount Ltr a great extent a matter of uncertainty.
(.-vMf’o bill* are comparatively scarce, and the decline
In the staple at London Is likely to keep tho supply
limited.
The money market was arrive In tbc esj ly hours of
tbe day, owing to the anxiety of borrowers to make
their engagement*, and tbe rate on call loans raneed
; from seven per cent, currency to gold interest, with
exceptional transactions at seven currency, plus
commission. Later in tho day money was
abundant at seven per cent, but not in excesr*
cf tbe demand. eo that no transactions are
repoited at anything below the full legal rate.
Commercial paper waster* active, and dealers were di*-
Eoired to advance the rate correspondingly with the
rmer rate In tbe money market Tbe higbeT figure* are
not in any sense attributable to a distrust of mercantile
houses, but to the greater demand for money among stock
and gold hctiEca. Prime names, running sixty day* to four
months, are quoted at eight to rioe per cent, discount.
Ivcncsr paper, with names les* known, sells at from nine
to twelve.
(From the New York World of to-day ]
Feu 17 The foreign exchange market is at a stand
ptiU after the clo* d« of the packet, but the quota’ioc*
are low and nominal. Prime banker** *i xty-day sterling
are quoted at 108 to 108J*. aDd eight 109. with some tran*
fere at the same rate. In the face of the shipment of 830.
00C too of bond* to Europe duriug the list three weeks. It
is surprising that rates ol exchange have not declinod
much more than th«y have done.
'Hie importations for three weeks were <*13.800,922 in
gold,and the pioduce exports were $9,374 490 in currency
equal to abont S6.SCC.COQ in gold, and specie expirta
$*.*87.699- making the total supply of bills from there
sources, $9,400,000 in gold, or about 84,400.000 leas than the
imports. Ihe shipment of $3O OCO 00U bonds to Europe,
therefore, threw upon this market a eurp ih
of at least $20,000 000 gold in foreign bill*
of exchange to be bought by our bankers. This was
croa ding Into three weeks by forced sales an amount of
bills of exchange sufficient for over seven weeks’ demand
for imports. And yet. In the face of this extraordinary
"t d unexpected supply of bills, rates have declined only
K per cent., or from 109)g for prime banker*’ sixty-day
sterile g on February Ist, against to-day.
This fact cannot fail to awaken the in*
telligent merchant to the critical condition o r
our foreign trade and indebtedness. If the
exchange market has absorbed within three weeks bill*
enough to pay for $30,000,000 of bonds shipped to Europe,
besides sending nearly $3,000,000 of specie, what would
have been the rates for exchange and specie shipments in
the absence of bond shipments? The true condition of
the exchange and gold markets is plainly very different
from the superficial notions which are at present guiding
the action of the majority of Importers and operators In
the gold room.
The Latest Quotations from new Verb
[Bv Telecraph.l
Nvw York, Feb. la-Stocks unsettled. Gold, 134J4
Exchange, Five-twenties, 1862, ]14?. 4 ': do„ IW4.
Ill; do. 1865, 1I2L; new, 110L*; 1867. 110*. ; Teo-forties.
IWd*: Virginia Sixes, 61; Missouri Sixes, 87; Canton
Corai'sny. 6u; CumberUud Preferred. 36; New York
Centrl6l Reading, 92.' 0 ; Hudson River 135; Michigan
central. lIP. Michigan Southern, 93; Illinois Control.
141: Cleveland and Pittsburgh. 89; Cleveland and
Toledo. IU4L ; Chicago sod Rock (aland, ; Pittsburgh
&Ld Fort Wayne, 11&
markets by Telegraph.
(Special Despatch to the Phila. Evening Bulletin,]
Nrw York, t eb. 18, 12V P. M.—Cotton—The market
this morning dull and nominal. We quote aa follow*:
Middling Uplands, 29V; Middling Orleans, 29V-
Flour, &«,—Receipts—B,soo barrels. The market for
Western and State Flour is dull and easier. The sales
are about 6.000 barrels, including Superfine State at
$6 10<356 K 0; Extra State at $6 70&57 10; Low grades
Weetern Extra at $6 65<®$7 00; Southern Flow is Inac
tive and drooping: Ceiilornla Floor is inactive and
drooping.
Grain.— Receipts—Wheat, 10,200 bushels. The market is
dull and heavr. No. 2 Milwaukio at $1 68@1 6u in
Com—Receipts— 20,509 bushels. The market is
busier and heavy; sales 40.0T0 bushels new Western at
89V&91c afloat Oats—Receipts—l4,(k:o bushels. The
market easier and dulLnt' 74V0.
Provisions—The receipts of Pork are 768 barrels. The
market Is easier and unsettled, at $33 76 for new Western
Mctb. Lard—Keciipts-300 packages. The market ie
and quiet We quote fair to Prime steamer at
Hogs—The marktt is dull, but firm; Western,
Whisky- Receipts- 68u barrels The market is dull and
heavy. We quote Western free at 96@96c,
.. fCorrwpondence of the Associated Prcss.l
New Youk, F«b : la-Cotton dull and heavy; 200 bales
du > l » Bd declined 6@lU: State.
lo'anrtAwJ'.S 8 . 60 ® "k ; Uriliforr ]*, s6@B 20 for old. anti
$8 80@10 66 for new; sale, of 6,000 barrels. Wheat dull
5> e< Usfi, 8 ”- Icß of IR °OO bnshols No. Sot
m 68@1 60; Whitel Michigan at s3l2)#. Com dnll and
. i!SJ?, lcBn, . i " aI A". of P 7 ; 800 bushel, mixed Western
Hi i cent*. Oats dull rand declined: saios of
21.C00 bushels at 76 afloat and In store. Beef quiet
Pork dull and lower; new Mesa *3t 76(332 87)#: prime,
$26 60@27 26. Lard dull: steam. I»J4@2<X \Vhiakyquiet;
fi ee, 95.
Bauttmom. Feb. 18.—Cotton very dull; Middling Up
land sold at 29 cents. Flour in good demand and un
changed. Wheat dull; prime Valiev Red, $3 Jo@B 80.
Com opened firm and closed dull; White. tXKg9S cents
Yellow. 88@90 cents. Oats firm at 70@75 cents. Kvefirm
at $1 50I&1 60 Fork firm at $33 60 Bacon firm; rib
sides 17)#<a>17Ke; clear do.. IB)#@l9)ic.; ehoulders, 15)4
®163,c.; hame. ale. Lard quiet at 21c. _y
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THIRD EDITION.
FROM WASHINGTON
CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS
THE CONDITION OF BUSINESS
The Alabama Claims
REJECTION OF THE TaEATY
Covering Up of the Postal Frauds
Condition of Legislative Basiness.
(Special Despatch to the Phlla. Evening Bulletin.]
Washington, Feb. 18 The following exhibit
of the stains of the various general appropriation
bills will give an idea of the backward condition
of legislative business :
The Pension and Military Academy appropria
tion bills have beer passed through both
Houses.
There has been a disagreement on the Consular
and diplomatic bill, and it has gone to tbe Com
mittee of Conference, which has not yet met,
owing to indisposition of Mr. Washbnrne.
The Honse Committee haTO acted upon the
Senate amendments to the Naval appropri
ations, and reported back to the Honse.
Tbe Indian bill is in the Senate,and will proba
bly pass to-day, aDd the Houseiyrfff also pass the
army bill. Tbe Legislative, Executive and Judi
cial appropriation bills,reptjfted some time since,
ere logging in consequence of the illne<3 of Mr.
W«sbburne.
Tbe Di Ei-ieney lull is in the Honse in the Com
mittee of the Whole.
Tbe Miscellaneous or Sundry Civil Expenses
bill will probably be reported on Friday.
The River and Harbor bill has been recom
mitted to tbe Senate Committee on Commerce;
and there lies bnried. No Fortification bill will
be reported, what is absolutely necessary to be
done to the defences having been provided for in
the Army bill.
Rejection of tbe Alabama Treaty.
I Speei&l Despatch to tbe Phil ad l Evening Bulletin.]
Washington, Feb. 18.—The Senate Committee
on Foreign Relatione this morning agreed,almost
unanimously, to rejeet the Alabama claims treaty.
They decided to report favorably upon the natu
ralization and San Jnan treaties, having substan
tially agreed to the latter at their last meeting.
Efforts to Cover tbe Post-office Frauds
l&pecial Dcsoatcb to the Philo. Evening bulletin.J
Washington, Feb. is a powerful
combination at work to secure the appointment
as Postmaster-General of gome one who will
cover np the frauds in the Post office Depart
ment, and keep tbe present Post-office ring in
t heir places.
Garrisons, Feb. 18.— 8 on of Pro f.Wbitehorn
of Union College, N. J., and civil engineer on the
Dutchess and Colombia Railroad, was thrown
from a band-car on that rood, last night, and
latally Injured. He was twenty-one vears old.
Norwich, Feb. 18. —In the Corbin Redder mnr
der a jury was drawn In ten horns. Lyman
Trcmaln conducts the prosecution, and A. J.
Parker the defence.
Fortieth Congress—Third Session.
Washington, Feb. 18.
House. —Mr. Brooks presented a petition from
tbe officers and students ol medielDb in the New
York University, for the reorganization of the
Medical Corps of the Navy.
Mr. Wood presented a memorial of citizens of
New York, asking an appropriation tor tho re
moval of obstructions at Hell Gate, New York.
Mr. Moore presented the petition of masters
end owners of vessels for the protection of navi
gators from Illegal exactions by State and muni
cipal corporations.
Mr. Starkweather presented the petition of
George Fowler and others for leave to make ap
plication for the extension of a papent for an
improvement in a machine for punching metal.
Mr. O’Neill presented a resolution ot the
Philadelphia Board of Trade recommending the
passage of Senator Conkling’s bill prohibiting
secret sales or purchases of gold or bonds, on
account of lbe United States.
Also, a petition of tbe Pennsylvania Academy
of Fine Arts, at Philadelphia, asking for a eopv
right law lor the protection of articles in painting
ard sculptures.
On motion of Mr. Poland the Senate bill for a
term of the District and Circuit Conrt of the
l nltfd States in Vermont, was taken from the
Speaker's lable and passed.
Mr. Sbellabarger, irom the Committee on
Elections, made a report in the case of Thomas
A. Hamilton, claiming a seat as representative
Irom the State of Tennessee at large, with a re
solution *bnt he Is Dot entitled to it.
The report, with a minority report presented
by Mr. Heaton, was ordered to be printed.
The bank bill then came up as the next busi
ness in order.
The question being on laying on the table the
motion to reconsider the vote laying the bill on
the table, Mr. Pomeroy suggested to Mr. Wood
to withdraw that motion and let the bill be re
committed to the Committee on Banking and
Currency.
Mr. Wood declined, saying that ho doubted
very much whether any "provision of the bill
would improve the existing law.
The motion to reconsider was not laid on the
table, and then the vote laying the bill on the ta
ble was reconsidered.
Mr. Pomeroy then moved that tbe bill be re
committed to the Committee on Banking and
Currency, with iDStrnctiops to report backforth
with the first three sections of the bill, and moved
tbe previous question.
Mr. Coburn dtsired to move to add to the in
structions to report back the fourth section as
amended by his substitute.
Mr. Pomeroy insisted on the previous ques
tion, which would prevent the motion.
Mr Hooper suggested to Mr. Pomeroy to
?tiike out the second section.
Mr. Pomeroy declined to entertain any sug
gestion, but insisted od the previous question.
Pennsylvania Legislature.
Habrisburo, Feb. 18.
Bknate. —Messrs. McConnell and Henszey pre
sented petitions for the passage of an act grant
ing the nse of the Northwest corner of Penn
Square to the Academy of Natural Sciences, and
of one to guard against old teachers being left
without support.
Mr. Connell, the memorial of the Honse of
Refuge Managers for appropriation to ereot ad
ditional buildings.
Also, one from the Orthopaedic Hospital for an
appropriation of five thousand dollars.
Bills read in place —
Mr. Connell, one providing for the appoint
ment of Superintendents and the election of
Supervisors of Highways in the Twenty-second
and T wen ty • thJrdWards of the city of Philadel
phia. The Court of Common Fieas is to appoint
three citizens of each Ward, to act asSnperln
iendents of Highways of their Wards for three
years, who are to levy and assess a sum sufficient
for the renewal, preservation and repair of said
highways and the bridges and culverts thereof,
rot more than ten cents on euch hundred dol
lars, &c., &c.
Also, one changing the name of the West Phil
adelphia Mutual Saving Fund and Trust Com
pany, to the West Philadelphia Banking Com
pany, Increasing the parvalne of the stock, and
changing tbe number of directors.
Housb.—Various reports of committees were
received, among them the following :
Mr. Holgate, with a favorable recommenda
tion, an act authorizing the stockholders of rail
road companies to vote by proxy, and to exer
cise all the rights of controlling tholr own pro
perty.
Mr. Hong, with favorable recommendation, an
act relative to street cleaning in Philadelphia,
published last week, amended so as to require
fee. con tract to bo given to the lowest and boßt
blddor, and the Board of Health to do tho work
if the contractor falls.
Mr. Rogers, without amendment, an act pro
viding for a House of Correction.
3:30 O’Oloolr.
BY TELEGRAPH.
Accident—Harder Trial.
Treasure Trove in North Carolina—A
. Singular story. V
A correspondent of tbe Wilmington (N. C.)
Daily Jtumal tells the following cartons story:
“A very enrioas discovery has lately been made
in a small Islet situated in Big Swamp, abont six
or seven miles from Blodensbnre, the particulars
of which areas follows:
“ About sixtyyears ago there lived, about half a
this islet, on the eastern edge of the
swamp, an Englishman, who was known among
tho settlers by the name of Ellas Hugo. His first
appearance In this region was in tho spring of
1806, then apparently m his thirts*-clghth or ninth
year j and although his language and bearing de
noted that be bad been educated, yet his hard,
brown features bore unmistakable evidence of a
hard-spent life. His manners were somewhat re
served and taciturn. Why he should seek a life
so cheerless and scclnded was a mystery often
spoken of by hia neighbors. Yet he proceeded to
erect a cabin tor himself In this secluded spot,
where, he said, he earnestly hoped to pass his re
maining years In perfect solitude.
“The cabin fronted the swamp, and from Its
front door, with its frail stoop, a narrow walk led
to the swamp; thence, In a westerly direction, bv
a narrow track to the islet. His furniture con
sisted of a chair, a bench, a rough pine table, a
mattrees, a backet and one or two cooking
utensils.
“Here, alone and ancared for. lived the myste
rious stranger until tbe 13th of May, 1809. On
that day Elias Hugo died.
“After the death of Hugo, strange stories were
told of a spectre that was seen, and of strange
sounds that were heard about the honse and
premises, and so deeply had a superstitions dread
of tbe place taken hold upon the minds of tho
settlers that the cabin was permitted to decay
and fall, as did its mysterious occupant.*
“Not loDg since, however, the place fell into
the poeseerion ol Mr. Joel H. Ester and eon. A
clearing away of the remains of the old cabin was
at once deemed necessary by the owners, and to
this purpose they applied themselves vigorously.
They had not proceeded far, however,before they
discovered, jn raising the floor, a small tin box
singly encased in the base of the chimney nnder
lbe hearth. It contained a copy of Raphael's
Madonna, to which was attached & small cross, a
razor, with the initials H. H. engraved on the
handle, and the following letter:
“ ‘Blades County, N. C. f May 11, 1809.
“ * Samuel W. Hugo, 39 Cheap side } London ,
England :
“ ‘My Dear Brother : This Is perhaps the last
.address I-Shall ever send yon. Before to-mor
row's sun has 6et I shajl be in a spirit world,
marching in the holy ana wonderful company of
tbe holy souls, who. for the honor of Christ and
tbe Holy Mary, despised the things of the world.
Even now I ieei as If the fountains of life were
drylDg up.
“Then in a tremulous hand—
“ ‘Come to America, as 1 urged you in a pre
vious letter. I have buried all the money I
brought with me, amounting to about one mil
lion three hundred thousand dollars, on a small
Islet nearby, the directions to which I have al
ready eept yon. The amount is contained in
eeven different boxes, and buried in separate
places on tbe islet.
** ‘Your affectionate brother,
“ ‘Ellas Hugo.’
“A box contaniDiug two hundred dollars in
French money was found on the islet referred to
about three weeks ago.”
CJUBA*
Tbo Suppression of liberty—Dulce’s
Proclamations,
General Dulce has published the following procla
mations :
Superior Politiral Government of the Ever-faith ful
Island of Cuba: The limit fixed by my decree of tbe
12:h of January expires on the 20th day of ibis month.
The Provisional Government of tbe nation wished to
give an example of tolerance and harmony, and was
lbe first to proclaim, in accordance with the saving
principles of Tbe revolntion of September, a new era
of reconciliation and of oblivion of tbe past. I also
spoke in Its name, and at my words many were tbe
inhabitants of tbe island who, understanding
<be true and legitimate interest of
tbe country, accepted tbe honest benefit of
a measure wbich, beside affjrdir" them well-being
and rest in tbe bosom of ibeir families, foreshadowed
tbe close c.f a struggle for them desperate and sterile.
Spite of tbia, tbe disturbers of public order, tho«e who
relied for tbeir present importance and future .pros
perity upon tbe inevitable destruction and necessary
annlLilatioD of the land in which they were born, and
Mbers who endeavored to retard tbe action of the
Courts of justice, lar from ceasing, redoubled their
► hrewd machinations with the criminal purpose and de
liberate intention of placing me in tbe painful altern
ative either of remaining indifferent and remiss, or of
resortire to violent measnree, always subject to false
interpretation and which, besides being repugnant
to me, woold have coDtribnted to put in
doubt tbc stability of tbe political con
cefsions of tbe revolution, and tbe noble desires and
regenerating impulses of tbe Provisional Government.
Unfortunately tor them they have succeeded In the
latter respect. However, tbc insurrectionists of Yara,
and all who were found with arms in their hands on the
12th dayt°f JautmiT. have yet open to them the coarse
of conduct marked ont in my decree of amnesty ; and
open it shall remain until tbe 20th day of this month.
Not so those who to-day, deluded undoubtedly by the
imaginary and chimerical possibility of victory, rise
at the cry of independence, burning property and
destroying the support of an infinite number of
fjtmiles. Neither they r.or those who avail thetn
f elves of these men as instruments can count upon the
generosity of the Government The social ques
tii nsfdemand efficient remedies and terrible sacrifices.
Ard they arc greatly mistaken In interpreting as
weakness of the Government what has been but tole
rance. The pnblic opinion of the rest of the nation
shows itself unanimously, regarding integrity of ter
ritoty at whatever cost, i-nd pntriic tranquillity as the
best basis for political liberty. The Provisional
Government undertook the solemn duty of preserv
ing that liberty and of saving the sacred deposit in
trusted to it bj the Spanish revolution . That obliga
ti n the Spanish Government will discharge . It ae
plores, nevertheless, to Fee itselfcompellod by the evil
intention of a few and the absurd Ingratlrndo of many,
to adopt measures which, although authorized by the
kg>.!uy of the revolution, do not cease to be coutrary
to the spirit ofprogrees a9d the essence of modern
institutions. Therefore, and in use of the extraordi
nary powers vested in me by tne Provisional Govern
ment of the nation, I do decree the following:
AETtCLB 1. Tbe effects of my decree of 9th January,
regarding the liberiy of the Press, cease for the pres
ent, and while tbe present circumstances exist.
Art. 9. The former censorshlu is reestablished.
Art. 3. Suits at law already commenced will follow
the coprec marked by the law, in accordance with the
provisions of the decree of 9th January.
Art 4. Newspapers shall not be distributed without
tbc written permission of the censor.
Art. ft. No newspaper shMl be published without a
license from the Superior Political Government.
Art. 6. The violation of either of these orders shall
be considered as an act of nralfeasance,aud its author
shall he delivered to be tried by conrt-raartial.
Havana, Peb. 12, 18G9. DOMINGO DULCE.
In nee of the extraordinary powers vested In me
fly the 1 rovisional Government of the nation, I do
decree the following:
Article 1. All acts of malfeasance shall be tried by
the usual Courts-martial. &
Art. 2 Suits at law already commenced will follow
the course marked by the laws for the Courts of
justice.
Art, 3. Any aggression by act or deed against any
ot the delegates of the Government will be considered
as an act against its authority, and its author sabicct
to trial by Court-martial. DOMINGO DULCE.
Havana, Feb. 12, 1869.
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supply orders for public and private parties, Bervlng them
the best style at the~shortest notice. He will also
promptly attend, oe heretofore, to his
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ADDITIONAL CABLE NEWS
AFFAIRS IN SPAIN
The Rearrangement of the Cabinet
Latest Quotations.
LATER FROM WASHINGTON
BythciAtlantlc Cable.
Madrid, Feb. 18—The Constituent Cortes
have requested Primo Minister Serrano to re
arrange the Cabinet. All the present members
are likely to continne in office.
Paris, Feb. 18.—M. Forcade, Minister of the
Interior, has annonneed his intention to repress
all abuses of the right to assemble in public meet
ings.
London, Feb. 18. —The bullion in the Bank of
England has increased £62,000 since last Thurs
day.
London, Feb. 18, Evening.—Consols, 93 for
money and account. Five-twenties, 78%. Rail
ways steady. Erie, 24%. Illinois Centrat, 96%.
Liverpool, Feb. 18, Evening Cotton flat;
Uplands, 11%; Orleans, 12%. The sales to-day
have been 6,000 bales. California Wheat, 10s.
lid.
London, Feb. 18, Evening.—Sugar flat. Other
articles unchanged.
Antwerp, Feb. 18.—Petroleum, 58%f.
Havre, Feb. 18.—Cotton closed at 156 f. on
the spot, and 137 f. afloat.
From Washington,
Washington, Feb. 18.— The Senate Committee
on Foreign Relations this mornifg agreed to
recommend to favorable consideration for action
to that body, the naturalization treaty made
with England; also, that leaving to the govern
ment of Switzerland the arbitrament of the Sin
Juan IslaDd.ordispute.betwcen the United States
and Qreat Britain.
The committee came to the unanimous con
clusion to recommend to the Senate the rejection
of the Alabama claims treaty with England.
An effort will be made to-morrow to go into
executive session, te consider the reports of the
committee.
Sentence of a murderer.
New York, Feb. 18, —In the Court of Oyer
and Terminer, to-day, George Greening, charged
with the murder of Patrick Tieman, in December
last, pleaded guilty of manslaughter, and was
sentenced to two year’s imprisonment.
Arrest of Supposed Dank Robbers.
New York, Feb. 18 —Lewis 8. Cole and Henry
Marshall were arrested last night on a charge of
robbing the Peqnonneck Bank, at Bridgeport,
Conn. The officers fonnd $26,600 in bonds, and
pawn tickets for jewelry worth $lO,OOO, also
$2,659 in funds, in tbelr possession.
From Albany.
Albany, Feb. 18.— At the Social Science Asso
ciation to-day John Stanton Gould delivered an
address on cattle diseases, and Mr. Sanborn read
a paper on the administration of public charities.
lortlctb Congress Xlitrcl Session.
; Washington, Feb. 18.
Senate Mr. Conncss, from the Committee
od Post Offices and Post Roads, reported, with
amendments, the bill to encourage the building
of steamships in the United States, and to estab
lish an American line of steamships to Europe.
Mr. Morgan, from the Committee on Finance,
reported a joint resolution, authorizing the Sec
retary of the Treasury to remit the dutieß on the
submarine telegraph cable imported by the
Western Union Telegraph Company.
Mr. Thayer introduced a bill amendatory of
the pre-emption and homestead laws. Referred
to the Committee on Public Lands.
Mr. Anthony, from the Committee on Printing,
reported a resolution to print the memorial of
Duff Green In relation to the national finances,
which was adopted.
Mr. Thayer moved to reconsider the vote. He
knew no reason why the public should pay for
the priming ot these financial essays, especially
the essays of Mr. Duff Green.
Mr. Anthony said that several Senators desired
that it should be printed, as It contained a great
deal of valuable Information. The cost of print
ing would probably not be more than $5O.
Mr. Morton—What Is the question before the
Senate?
The President, misunderstanding Mr. Anthony’s
statement—The question Is on reconsidering a
vote for the printing of a document which will
cost $6. [ Laughter.J
Mr. Conness—l suppose, Mr. President, we
have the right to debate that question.
Mr. President—Of course you have, and you
seem to know it. [ Laughter.]
[House—Continued Irom Third I-Mition.]
The House refused to second the previous ques
lion—63 to 76.
Mr. Coburn then moved to amend the motion
so as to instruct the committee to report back the
fourth section as amended yesterday by the adop
tion of his substitute.
Mr. Hooper also moved to amend by instruct
ing the committee to strike out the second sec
tion in reference to banks in liquidation, and
moved the previous question on the motion and
amendments.
The House again refused to second the pre
vious question, 70 to 73.
Mr. Ingersoil desired to get in his amendment,
lut as a parliamentary question the motion
could not be entertained, as there were two
amendments pending to Mr. Pomeroy’s motion
to recommit.
Mr. Poland gave notice that if tho amendments
were voted down be would move an amendment
providing for a free banking system.
Mr. Randall gave notice that he would offer, as
an amendment, the Senate bill amended by the
Committee on Banking and Currency.
Mr. Wood gave notice that if the amendments
were adopted he wonld move to lay the bill and
the amendments on the table.
The question was then taken by yeas and nays
on Mr. Hooper's motioD, to instruct the com
mittee to strike out the second section, and it re
sulted, yeas, 14; nays, 146. So the House re
fused to have the second section stricken out.
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LATEST PROM WASHINGTON
RECONSTRUCTION OF VIRGINIA
A Bill to Provide for an Election
THE OCEAN MAIL LINE
The B;
Payef Southern Congressmen
The Pollard Murderer Imprisoned
Tbe Election In Virginia.
iSpcci&l Despatch to the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin..
Washington, Feb. 18 In the Senate to-day
the Judiciary Committee reported the House bill
providing for an election in Virginia, with an
amendment providing for a separate vote of the
people on the disqualifying clauses of the Consti
tution, and in case the Constttntion is ratified,for
convening the General Assembly on the first
Tuesday in July.
The same committee reported against the pro
posed department of home affairs.
Sew Ocean Mall Lino.
rBpoolal Despatch to the Philadelphia Evening Bnllettn.]
Washington, Feb. 18 — Mr. WilUate H. Webb
was before the Senate Committee on Post Office*
and Poßt Roads, this morning, urging favorable
action upon the bill permitting.the Postmaster-
General to contract with the’ American Steam
ship Company to carry the American mall to
Europe, and to pay them the actual amount ac
cruing from postage on the mail matter carried
at each trip.
The Committee added an amendment confining
the proposed privilege to stjch new first
class steamships as may hereafter be bnilt, and
reported the bill to the Senate for passage.
An evening session to-night has been set apart
for the consideration of the business from thia
committee, and an effort will be made to have
action on both this and the Commercial Naviga
tion Company’s bilL
From Washington.
[Special Despatch to the Philo. Evening Ballotin'. J
Washington, Feb. 18— The Senate, by a de
cisive vote, refused to consider the subject of the
pay of Son the in members, and proceeded with
the Indian Appropriation bill.
The House has been engaged all the morning
rcconsideilrg the vote by which the bill for a ro*
dlsiribntion of the currency was laid on the table
[Correspondence of the Associated Press. I
Washington, Fob. MB.— The President has
nominated General W.F. Swift to be Consul Gen
eral at Havana; Horatio Fox for Consol at Trini
dad; Edward W.Wynkoop. Agent for the Indians
of New Mexico, and W. A. Fowler to be Pension
Agent at Brooklyn, N. Y.
Among the calleraon General Grant to-day,were
the Hon. Carl Scburz, of Missouri, and Ex-Gov
ernor Fenton, of New York.
The following signal officers ore ordered to re
port for duty at the headquarters of the com
mands opposite their names, when they will re
ceive special inslrnctiona from the Chief Signal
Officer of the army: Copt. 8. C. Plummer, 26th
infantry, District of New Mexico; Lieut. E. H.
Potter, 341 h Infantry, Department of Dakota.
First Lient. John Rooley. 22d Infantry, has re
signed.
ForUetb Congress-Third Session.
[Benatb— Continued from the Fourth Edition*)
Mr Connees—Yes, and I intend to exercise!!.
This is not a question of $6 or $5O; the question
is, whether we shall print at the public expense,
the advice ol a notorious rebel, in regard to the
management of om finances, while the ablest men
in the conntrv are writing and publishing at their
own expense essays and pamphlets of probably
equal value on the same subject.
Mr. Dixon did not know that Genoral Green had
been a rebel, but even if he had been, be was still
entitled to the right of petition.
Mr. Thayer said he had moved to reconsider
bccanec Duff Green had been a notorious rebel,
and he did not think it necessary to recognize
him to the extent of printing his essays. He
then moved to lay the whole enbject on the table,
which was carried.
On motion of Mr. Morton, the Senate took np
the resolution to authorize the payment of Sena
tors from the reconstructed States, from the com
mencement of the Fortieth Congress.
IHocbe— Continued from the Fourth Edition.!
The question was then taken on Mr. Coburn's
amendment, and it was agreed to—yeas 97,
nays 76.
Mr. Ingersoil moved to instruct the Committee
to report back the sections which he had offered
yesterday as an amendment, and which were
then adopted by the Ho i se. This motion was
rejected—yeas 73, nays 88.
Mr. Millor moved to lay the bUI on the table.
The House refused to lay the whole subject on
the table. Yeas, 84; nays, 96. And the question
then recurred on Mr. Pomeroy’s motion, as
amended, to recommit the bill do the Committee
on Banking and Currency, with Instructions to
report back forthwith the first three sections of
the bill, and Mr. Cobnrn's amendment, as the
fourth section; which was agreed to without a
division.
Mr. Pomeroy theicnpon reported back the bill
acco-ding to the instructions of the House.
The previous question was seconded, and the
mktn question ordered on its adoption as a sub
stitute for the Senate bill. Tho substitute
was adopted; yeas, 92; nays, 76.
The Honeo refused, by a vote of 110 to 70, to
lay the biU on the table.
The Richmond ffurder Cases.
Richmond, Feb. 18.—James Grant, who has
been ont on bail since the killing ot Pollard, was
to-day committed to prison, to await trial.
Jeter Phillips, nnder sentence of death, and
whose case, involving the legality of the Virginia
courts,is to be heard in the U. 8. Supreme Court,
was to-day respited by the Governor until
March 10th.
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