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Delaware-Conscience • Fund- 1 Currency Destroyed—Railroad Charters Recommended. (By Telegraph to the Pittsburgh Gazette.] • WARRINGTON. December 2, 1868. CUSTOM 110IIP011C7E REDUCED. UPon recorapi dation of the Special Treasury Agent, and concurred in by the. Collector, Mr. M'Oulloch has issued an order Making large reductions in the force emPloved in the Custom House in New Orleans.- * • , TREASURY MATTERS. Since Novimber, 1863, the sum of $96,600 has heen received by the Treastiry for what is hnown as conscience rand,- _ Of the $201,476,000 of registered bonds issued during the last fiscal year, nearly i twenty-seven millions were in exchange for coupon bonds. • The amount of currency, United States notes and coupon, destroyedduring the last fiscal year.was, one hundred andlorty-seven millions. An average of 5,500 pounds of legal tender, and tractional currency are destroyed by maceration once in ten days; RAILROAD CHARTERS RECOMMENDED. 21 meeting of influential citizens of Wash.: ington, ‘representifig a - dargkamottnt„ of c . _capital, adopted a report recommending -charters fob the National Railroad North, the,National Railroad South, the National Chesiveake Railroad to Point Lookout and National Tranaportation Railroad, to the'nearest eligible'point on Chesapeake 134. THE; ES. 'E FIST:4G . . , At !Fort Delaware, which is attended by Secretary Schofield and other prominent officers of the army, Fill be continued to morrow. NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE. -"Convention at Cincinnati—Second Day's Proeseatnoa. Mr Telegraph to the Pittsburgh Ciazette.) Curcrxivarr, December 3.—The , Cenven tion was called to order at nine o'clock this morning. The Rev. J. R. Robertson open ed the session with prayer. - Al communication was received from the Western Union Telegraph Company, tend-, • •ering the free use of the telegraph to the members for the pnrpose of transmitting messages to their friends and families. Mr. Randolphi Of Chicago. Chairinan of the Committee on Credentials, presented 'a .a verbal report, recommending the ad mission of delegates from the Commercial Flour Exchange of Baltimore, which re-- , port was adopted. - • The same Committee reported the dale ' .gates from the Dubuque Board of Trade, - andlon motion of Mr. Kirkland, of-Balti more, the delegates were admitted. The same Committee reported in favor of .adinitting delegates from the Memphis Chamber of Commerce. Adopted. - Also, fixes - Mg the admission of delegates from the Springfield Board of Trade, which was 'te.committed to the Committee. • , The report concerning the Civil Service bill; was taken up, and on motion of Mr. Wetherill, of Philadelphia, the Board was. asked to favor the passage of the hill intro duced by Hon. Mr. Jencks, of Rhode Island, 'at the last session of Congress. -The whole subject was laid on the table. _ The next section of the report was that :the Executive Council renew the applica, Son to Congress for a charter. Adopted. Tne section in referents, to the cental sys tern; was referred back. • Aq adcoiapt from, the Detroit Board of Trade. concerning the , copper interests of the Country, was referred to the Ekecntive Corrimittee. Another from. the Louisville Board of Trade, concerningthe channels of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers,twas referrecip the Executive Committee: A'communication from the United States Mail Company, tendering' the steamer America for a pleasure °accustom, was re ceived and the invitation declined. \ The following resolutiOns, offered by the ChiCago Beard of Trade, were the Cause of a great deal of tilscussion, the delegates from the east generally opposing their Passage, ; while the western delegates as strongly ad-' vocated the passage of the same. They were finally adopted by a vote of 49 for ifud 2d against: • Whoreas,. The custom prevails in most cities at the „seaboard of selling-produce, provisions,;and other property nominally forocaSh, but in reality upon a credit to 'the purchaser of from five to fifteen days; And, whereas, The western or interior consigner of such property has been in many cases obliged to suffer loss by credit :so grvetrby his consignee to irresponsible parties, and at other times has been oblig ed to pay largely for guarantee by his con signee of such rates of credit; therelore; .Reaaved, That it is the opinion of the Ns • timid Board of Trade that all sales of grain, flour, provisions and other similar proper ty consigned for Sales on owners' account -to commission merchants, should be sold for cash on delivery. Resolved, That this body recommefil to local organizations associated with it the adoption of such regulation's as to the sale ~ of or payment of property,. as will conform *cto the spirit of the foregoing resolutions.:, . Mr. Frezevant, of Memphis, submitted the j following resolution, which was se • ferored : , .Resolved,, It Is the manifest interest of both Government and 'people that the*oon ' struction of railroads should be encouraged by the fernier, and this.can be done by . permitting `railroad iron to be imported -",duty free. \ ,Mr. Wetherill. of Philadelphia, offered the following, which was laid on the table: Resolved, That this Board memorialize Congress to so modify the National Bank act as to require the, National Banks to ; make of their condition, not upon airy fixed or variable data, but at pe .riods not less than four times a year, to be determined from time to time by the Con troller. and always antecedent to the date of notification and of the required return. Mr. Hincken, of New York, "submitted a resolution in (aver of the admission cf foreign built ships to American register, whip was referred to a special committeeo ,of seven. Ig On motion of. Mr- Carpenter. the follow ing resolntfon,"from the Boston Board of 'Vrade, was referred to the same Committee: • Re,Bolee. That the National kloard of Trade respectfully and earnestly urge on the "'Congress of* the United States the enact ureic of such measures of relief to the for ,olgri and domestic commerce of the United States as shall enable us to compete with the 1 commerce of other nations on the ••can gr.dltitTeby permit the p:2moters of our merchant marine to regain for our country her proud posit l ion on the high seas, from which she has 'been driven by the late war of rebellion. The next question in the order of busi ness was announced, viz: The resolution of the Baltimore Board of Trade, recommend ing/to the National Board of Trade to adopt energetic measures for securing such inter national legislation as will secure the pri- Irate . property of belligerents Ott the ocean the freedom from seizure granted to that of neu*rals. The subject was ably discussed by kessrs. Chalmers, Taylor, w Goef, Ropes, Nazro, Winson and others. Mr. Ropes, of Boston, read a series of res. olutions on this subject, adopted by the Board of Trade or that city, which the del egates from Baltimore accepted, with a slight amendment, as - expressive of the sentiments desired, viz: WHEREAS, War in all its forms is repug nant to the spirit of ehristianity and the genius of civilization, and opposed to the development of industry as well as the mental and moral progress of society; And whereas, The success of every ef fort tending to mitigate its horrors and to diminish the motives and temptations to its provocation is greatly to.ba desired,and in every way • promoted and encouraged; And whereas, The government of the United States has already given repeated evidence of its desire to mitigate to the ut most these evils, particularly those of mar itime warfare, by proposing to -abolish, not only privateering, but all, warfare on or seizure of property at sea, Whether of -bel ligerents or neutrals,and whether by nation= al armed ships or otherwise; therefore, Resqlved, That this Board heartily 'ap proves and endorses the principle of im munity of all property, excepting only contraband of war,'on the high seas,. and pledges itself to co•operate heartily with the efforts of enlightened statesmen -and philanthropists in all parts of the world to obtain - its practical and permanent recogni tion by our own-and allother 'nations, and would respectfully urge upon Congress, legislation to this desired end. Resolved, That all local organizations, component parts of this body, urge action in their respective boards to the further ance of this object. - The resolutions were referred. = .The following from the St. Louis Board : of Trade was taken up: We recommend a declaration in favor of the adoption by the General Government of measures to cheapen and extend telegraphic conamuni cation between the different points of the country by making It part of its postal sys tem. . ' Mr. j - enkins presented, the following: Wilma:As, The experience of European Governments, where the telegraphic sys tem has been worked fbr years ' and where its benefits have been enjoyed by a much, larger number of the people hi the various walks of life, at a cost of not over one third the rates paid by the pebble of this country; and whereas, the Board of Trade of St. Louis -are satisfied that the work of telegraphing could and should be per formed in the United States as cheaply as in any country in the world, and believ ing that the blessings of telegraphic 'com munication between the several sections of our wide domain could be better and and more fully brought within the reach of all'classes at a very small cost; ttterefore, .Resolved, That we recommend to Con. grew tii.buy all tbe 'present lines of tele graph, or construct others in sufficient number, as shall be foUndAfiCesPAßkin the brufiness of the country, unite the sane to the postalsystem, and be under the same control, making it apart and parcel of the same service, in order that the rates for tel egraphic tnessages can lie so reduced as to make the maximum rate for a message of ten words twenty cents for five hundred miles, and a like ratio for service performed any greater distance. Mr. Shryock, of St. Louis; presented the subject and made a motion that lifr. Hub bard, a gentleman familiar with the tele graph system, bin net a delegate, be invited ; to address the Board on the subject. Objection was madzand the motion ruled out, Mr. Jenkins movedthat the resolution be referred tea special.committee of seven, to report at once. Mr. Drake hoped, the motion would not prevail. There would be no time to get back a report during the session. He thought it important that the Government should do something at once to cheapen telegraphic communication. He lived in a distant section, where the. rates for tele graphic communication amounted almost to prohibition. The subject is befoke Con gress, in the shape of a bill proposing to locate an office in each important postoffice in the country; that in order not to inter fere with thp postolfice revenue, each dis patch shall be required to have a three cent stamp; that not to interfere with private capital the. present -telegraph companies may become bidders for .furnishing dis patches. , He hoped the subject would not be referrkid, because the President was not posted as to what members were owners of telegraph stook, and:who—woUld therefore not report favorably to the great interest;. Mr. Frezevant i of -- Memphis, • referred to the time: when - letters- cost twenty-five cents each. Within - a -quarter of a - century postal rates have been reduced seven eighths. Telegraphic disnatches may be reduced in the same way, by •the Govern. anent taking hold- - -of — the business. The Government do - es not carry the maths. It lets out the work by contract, and so it may do with the. telegraph - systemovith the same advantagetotife_people. • _ _ - The-resolutions were referred to a'special committee of 'seven, consisting of Messrs. Jenkiris;Shribck,rDrake Brunot, Freze vant,l ifti -- 1 - ,and add Carpenter. , _ The Presidstacalled the attention of the Conventiori - to a letter he had just received from thii Mayor of the city_ of Cincinnati. It invited the delegation to partake of a so cial supper on Friday 'evening at Pike's Opera Hall. He proposed a committee of two be named to draft a vote of thanks and acceptance of-Mayor Wiletach's invitation; The Convention adjourned to' meet at fen o'clock- to-morrow morning. • ' The Erie Railroad Muddle. (By Telegraph to the Pittsburgh Gazette.) Nitro. Yoniri December 3.—The Erie Railway matter came up again to-day before - Judge Sutherland, onthe motion made yesterday to have Judge" Cardozo's order vacated. Judge Sutherland took oc casion to state he thought .the counsel for plaintiffs, In going betore Judge . Cardozo and arguing the motion, had virtually ad mitted his (Judge Cardozo's) jurisdiction, and compromised any right . they might have had before him (Judge Sutherland) to vacate the order of Judge Cardezo. Rav ing thus compromised themselves, he would not further allow them to compro mise his rights in the matter, and, there fore, he should'allow - the case to remain on the calendar, without making any order. Heals° 'defended his previous action as be ing the result of a conscientious and careful study 'of the papers before hint, and tyn -consent, the case, by went over till LAMB W. It is - reported the Erie Company will pro. cred at once to lay a third or narrow gauge rail.to make connection, via the Suspension Bridge at Niagara, by a new road, with the Michigan Central road to Chicago. Commodore Vanderbilt is said to have been an extensive purchaser of New York Central ort,T=ittra at 112 to 123., PITTSBURGH ; FRIDAY, • DF,CEMBER 4; 1868: SCOLI iti7loll. VOIIIT. O'CLOCK A. M. '..FROM EUROPE. Beverdy Johnson - Banqueted at Birmingham John- Bright Among the Vuests—Press - • Com ments on 11 5 IsraelPs Resigna tion—Affairs in Spain—Espar tero Asked to Become Dictator --ipandin Excitement in Paris —Prosecution of Editors Con tinue—French Ambassador Re ceived at Berlin. ' • City Telegraph to the Pltisburgh Gazette.) GREAT BTITAUII. LONDON, December 3.—Hon. Reverdy Johnson was entertained at a banquet last night by the Chamber of Commerce of Blrmingham. ,t Mr. Bright was one of the guests. Mr. Johnson, in his response to the usual-complimentary toast, referred to the change in the Ministry, and said he knew those who were likely to sue.leed.to the Government were anxious to continue the present policy in the negotiations be tween England and the United States. Mr. Bright said the presence of the Ameridan Minister is a proof that the United States forgives its enemies in England as freely as it has forgiven rebels in America. He re- Viewed the policy of the British govern ment during the rebellion in the United States, and deplored-its action in recogniz ing the rebels as belligerents. .Ete rejoiced in the prospect of speedy and . , amicable settlement of the difficulties betiveen Eng land and America. The London Times comments with sever ity on Dllsraeli's rehignationi It dengunces his retreat as cowardly; and says iris un precedented, except in the case of the Earl of Eipan, who had become Premier, how ever, only during a recess. - The Post, Telegraph, News and Standard applaud the prompt actioh of the Premier as calculated to save the QueerCfrom em barrassment and his party from needless mortification. FRANCE. LONDON, December 3,10 r. ar.—Dispatches from Paris report that the police, fearing that manifestations would be made in honor of•Baudin, took every precaution to pre vent the people from assembling at the tomb. A large number of people, however, gathered in the neigtborhood , of Mont Martre Cemetery. The poliee dispersed the crowd, but they ret;red sullenly and con tinued for some Limo to occupy the neigh boring streetg. A few more obstinate per sons were arrested, but there was no actual violence, and at last accounts all was quiet in the vicinity. One of the French journals, which ap. peered yesterday with a black border, was immediately seized by thbpolice. The prtateCtitiorizt .ndito; p_dblishers for promoting the- fitudln*WriOrZfitltilf:WAS thine. The strilre ‘ of the printers of Paris has ended. SPAIN. Idanntn, December 3.—The Provisional Government has published a fixed tariff schedule for the Antilles, to take - the place' of the present shifting and arbitritry cus toms duties. Lieut. Gen. Sam has been appointed Catitain General of Poito Rico.• The Imperial newspaper predicts that if the Republicans succeed an the forthcom ing elections a new Ministry will be forte, with Espdrtero as Prime Minister‘ and Ozseng, Castellar, Figcteros s Sorina and Pierrad at the head of DePartrnents. MADRID Dec. 3.--Espartero has been asked to become' temporary Dictator of Spain. - DiINUBIA4,IPRINCIPALITIES. BUCHAIMT, December s.—The Premier of the 'new Ministry, is a speech to the Deputies td-day, declared that, it would be the policy of the Governm 3nt to respect the treaties, observe their obligations 'to the Sublime Porte, and maintain an attitude of strict neutrality toward foreign powers. GERMAN Y. BERLIN, December 3.—Count Bismarck has arrived in this city. , , BERLIN, Dec. 3.—The King of Priissia received the French Ambassador to-day, and assured him of his friendship for France. =SO AUSTRI A. PESTR, December 3.—The Austrian Dele gation have passed the war budget. Czar torowoski, the representative of the Poles, urged the adoption of the budget on the ground that Europe was in a dangerous state. ) IFINANCIALAND COMMERCIAL. Loicnon, Dec. 3.--Evoung.—Consols.9244 money; Oz% account; 5-2 us 74g. Stocks quiet; Vile 241/0 Illinois 001(,. FRANKFORT', Dee. 3.—11. S. Bonds 7O 79g. ' LIVERPOOL, Dec. 3.—Cotton flat; sales 10,000 bates middling uplands on the spot at 11%; to arrive 10%: Orleans 11)4. Bread stuffs unchanged. Wheat firmer . hit not quotably higher. Provisions=betat declin ed to 87s. ltd. Other articles unchanged. Naval stores and produce generally unal tered. LONDON, Dee 3.—Refir r ied petroleum is s}sd. Calcutta linseed 58s. 6d. • ANTWERP, Dee. 3. i-Petroleum - heavy at 534@65 ftancs. LONDON, Dec. 3.—The Bank of, England has raised the discount to 3 per cent: Bul lion decreased _ 168,000 pounds during the week. LIVERPOOL, December 3.—Breaditud's—!' Flour closed dull. 'Platt% Deoember 3.—Bourse Wendy: Rentes,lf. 720. Haves, December 3.-Cotton closed quiet. Gen. Gran Denton. • By Tetegyaph to the Pittsburgh Gazette;) BosToN, December I—Gen. Grant spent a couple of hours at Har-vard College this afternoon, in comnan c T with Judges Bige low and Clifford all Professor Peybody. He visited most of the places of interest on the grounds. On returning to the hotel he sat down to•dinner in a very quiet way with the City Councile. .Mayor Shurteliffe made a brief address of welcome, and Gen. Grant responded in a few words, this being all the formality. They made a•visit to the Central Club, where he was introduced to many Members. He goes to Lowell -to morrow morning to visit the mills, and in the afternoon leaves for Providence, where he will be the guest of GM Burnable. ' THE CATTLE DISEASE National Convention of Cattle Commis sioners at Springfield. Ill.—Legislation Proposed-:,Name Given to the Recent Cattle Infection—Adjournment.. (By Telegraph to . the Pittsburgh Gaiette.) CHICAGO, December r3:—At the evening session of the :Cattle Commissioners' Con vention, at Springfield, 111., Bon. J. Stan ton Could, Chairman:of the Committee to prepare a draft of a law, to be recommetuded to the several Statels, reported that it would be impracticable to prescribe a law in form, and that general statements had been agreed on as follows: The Committee to which Dr. Townsend,.of lowa, and Mr. Haines, of Penn'a, had been added, and the Commis sioners of the American Cattle 'Commis sioners' Convention respectfully recOm room] to the Legislatures of the several Stites represented therein, to give effect by legal enactment to the followirig general propositions, which are believed to embody principles of the greatest importance, not ohly for the welfare of the cattle interests, but for MS security of the people them selves : SECTION 1, article 1. Three commissioners, or such other number as the. Legislature deein proper, shall he appointed by some competent authority, to hold office for five years, and shall report annually to the Leg islature. Second—Such Commissioners shall watch over the general welfare of the animals within the . States for, which they are appointed, and particularly preventing the spread of dangerous diseases among them, and of protecting the •peopi, of the State against the dangers arising from the con sumption of - diseased meats. • Third—They may from time to time ap . point such assistant Commissioners, to aid them in the discharge of their duties, as the welfare of the public may require. Fourth—They shall have power to adniin ister oaths, and to prescribe from time to time such rules and regulatiens as may be necessary to accomplish the objects of their appointment. . .- • Fifth—They shall give public notice of the outbreak ofanYdangerous disease r and such practicable directiOns for its avoid ance as they may deem necessary: • Sixth—They may either place . _ such di. sassed animals in. quarantine, or cause them to be killed, as may seem - necessary for the public protection, but in the latter case they may cause an appraisal of such cattle to be made, and the county or State shall phy i-uch.proportion of the appraised value as may be provided by law. e SECTION 2,-articte.l. The Commissioners or:any assistant Commissioners, located on the frontier of the State, shall, at such times as may be prescribed by the Coto missioners, have power to inspect all • the cattle brought, nto such State, whether by railroad cars, vessels or common roads, and shall have power to detain such railroad cars, vessels and droves of animals on com mon roads long enough to make propor in spection of them for the purpose of ascertain ing their sanitary. condition. No . animals shall be permitted to enter the istate which shall be deemed by such assistant Commis sioner to be capable of diffusing disease. 'o train shall be allowed to proceed unless the animals contained therein have been supplied with good water within twenty four hours next preceding the time of such inspection. All animals shall rest and have access.to food arid water 'for twenty-four ' • -141,0JVARLtrtypletkior a similar The Committee Pieviotusly Bp - Pointed tai- determine a nameter the cattle disease, re ported in favor of calling it tho aTexiin Cattle Disease," which was adopted. A resolution explanatory of the report of the Committee on Legislation was adopted, viz: That Southweetern cattle ascertained . to have been wintered in any of the North western States shall be considered as na tive cattle., A resolution of, thanks' Ur the presiding officer to Governor Oglesby, the Illinois Commissioners, and the people of Spring field for their kindness and hospitality, was unanimously adopted. A Committee of els was appointed to memorialize Congress on behalf of the Con vention to appoint a Commission to make a thorough investigation of the causes, na ture, development, etc., of the "TexasCat tie Disease, and report to the conntry, viz: Dr. Clendennin, of Ohio; Dr.-Itauch, 'of Illinois; Dr. Miles, of Michigan: Mr. Gould, of New York; Dr. Snow; of Rhode Island, and Dr. Townsend, of lowa. Dr. Rauch, 11. C. Emery and John P. n) Rey ds, all of Illinois; were appointed a Comili tee to spperintend the publication of th ,proceedings of the Convention, the expeles of which, it is understood, is to be borne by the 9overnor of this State. 'Afteia verYpleasant speech from Louis P. Allen,Esti:, Chairman, tire. Convention adjournd sine dia., Freedmen's Bureau=-Letter from General Howard. . (Br Telegraph to the ritteburia Oarette.l NR,W Yonic. December 3.—A letter pub- lishad from General 0. 0. Howard, to Gen eral Brown, Assistant Commissioner of the Freedmen, etc., for Virginia,givlng the reasons for closing, upon all but the claim division and educational work, says: '"I have no doubt that a continuance of the Bureau in those States not yet reconstruct ed would in ninny respects be benetical to the freedmen, but I do not think its contin uance absolutely nececsary, or adequate: without other aid, to . protect their lives .or. to secute , to them their political rights. It is very true that in many pails of the late slave States, .it is' diffloult for a colored man to get justice: In inferior Courts in many counties of all those Stat'es 'his rights are neglected or positively disregarded. Among a certain class a prejudice, often amounting to' hatred, exists,-which only time can eradi-. °ate. The conduct of this class may be re strained by the rholesome enforcement of the law,Aiut cannbt be rectified by the offi cers of this bureau. This has been clearly demonstrated in the States which have 'been reconstructed.. In the unreconstruct ed States protection, can still be extend-, ed in a more summary way by the military commander, through his officers, under the authority of ifie reconstruction acts." General Howard adds that the civil au thorities should supply the poor with food, but if It is necessary to prevent suffering,. the Government can continue a limited issue of supplies through its militarypill cars.. He will continue the schwa work in Virginia with all the means , at his com mand, a portion of the appropFlation there for remaining unexpended. The MlailaalppOoustituilonal Election. . fly Telegraph to the Pittsburgh Gazette.] ,• 'JACKSON, Mlss., December 3.—Brevet Lt. Colonel Biddle, of the' Twenty-fourth Infantry, with, other officers from the Fourth Militafy District, have gone to. :Washington for the purpose, it is under 'stood, to 'defeat the object of the . address and resolutions adopted -by - the Re publican Convention of Mississippi, on the 27th of November, requesting Congress`to recognize the adoption of the defeated constitution of this State, contrary to the officiaLreport of the District Com mander. General Glllem's report was made to and received by Congivss five months ago. NEW yorgc The Times ou the Villainy In Biz City— The World on the. New Mayor—Huge lerauds, by Revenue . Officers—Tare on Sugar—lnsanity of Commodore ffleade— Police Superintendent Iteleased--Action by Stock Board. ' [By Telegraph to the ilttstro rttli Gazette. Nzw YORK, December 3, 1868.' The Times, in an article .on the alleged frauds in elections in this State, while urg ing measures by Courts for the preven tion of. future irregularities, says: "The Electoral College having declared the vote of the State. no power can recall into exist one() the Board of Canvassers, or reverse the result." The same paper, editorially referring to the Renunciations, by what is called "the agricultural press," of the un utterable and bottomless villainy of New York, says "the treasonable, foul dealing we hear of in every , way effects the general ,fair dealing which dominates among busi ness men and in all business and financial circles." "Nowhere," it adds, "is com mercial integrity more generally prevalent, ,and nowhere else area, such efforts made to ferret out rascality and bring it to justice." The World to-day, on the election of May or Hall, says: "In his new position he can help toggt rid of corrupt Commissions. He can r,dof something towards giving us clean streets; he can assist in devising a new system of wharves and piers; he can push forward bridge schemes to Brooklyn and Hoboken; he can aid in forwarding the under and over ground 'railways, and in all needed improvements which will keep our population on the Island to assist in paying taxes." The Tribune says it is understood that frauds of magnitude have been discovered by custorniofficers here, and some of the operators have been arrested; - - also, that a large quantity of imported cigars, silks and cloaks have been seized, valued at not less than one hundred thousand dollars. It is hinted that a conspiracy existed among persons charged with the protection of the revenues to cheat the Government and en.. rich-themselves by running goods through on which only not:Banal duties, or none, were paid. An . effort is making to have the public libraries here opened on Sundays and holi days for the benefit of workingmen. Rev. Dr. Littlejohn has accepted the Epis copal Bishopric of Long Island. The Chamber of Commerce has adopted the recommendation of the New Orleans Chamber, . that the tare on hogsheads of sugar be fixed at twelve per cent. Dr. Neal, Physician of the City Prisons, vouchds for the insanity of Commodore Meld. It was on his. affidavit that Mead was sent to the Lunatic Asylum. Police Superintendent Kennedy has been released from arrest by Judge Sutherland, there being nothing criminal In his reten tion of the property left by Mrs. Gatewood, the kleptomaniaist. The .re filar Stock Board to-dav, on re commendation of its Board of 031311.111s stoners, directed that North Carolina State bonds dated January Ist, 1866, and subse quently up to April let, 1868, inclusive, also bonds issued under the Funding act. ratified August 200, 1868, be a good deliv ery for North'Carolina`'new tpnds, - and that all other new bonds for thil present be called separately. Thlti action orth,o Board we* caused hz, thetclaira .that the acts, of the State Assembly, authorizing the 'sate Of the,Chatlzana aid other railroad bonds, irerethietoiatitutlftkirtvlatibitUti : -. • idr the interest - eon the togs- by- - booin g .specific tax. ' • RICHMOND, VA. Argument on Motion to Quash the Indict ment Against JCL Davis. CDT Telegraph to the Pittsburgh 0 aret.e.: ' ' Ricinsown, Dec. 3.—ln the United Stateii Circuit Court to-day, Chief Justice Chase on the bench, argument was commenced on the motion to quash the indictment against Jeff. Davis. Robt. Ould, counsel for Jeff., Davis, argued that the Fourteenth Amendment punished him by disfranchise ment, and this punishment was chosen by the voice of the American people as ilk merciful substitute for the penalties of death and confiscation contained in the Constitution; that the punishment of Davis commenced on the date of the adoption of the Fourteenth Article, and he cannot now be punished in any other way; that the will of the people, expressed in their Con stitution, is the law, add repeals all former provisions made for those who engaged in, rebellion; that tho Fourteenth Article is that latest expression, intended expressly for and covering the cases of the rebellion:. and that no *man can be punished twice for the samq offence. R. P.' Dana, counsel for the United States, said Mr. Ould's proposition was in the nature of thirgs entirely new, and was unexpected to the Government counsel, and he expected also to the Court. • • The Clad Justice said the argument of oousel was not unexpected to the4Court, it having supposed that after the announce ment that this motion to quash the indict ment was based on the Fourteenth Article, that this line of argument would be pur sued. Time was given the Government counsel to refer, and the Court took_ arecess, 'After reassembling Governor Wells and District Attorney Seach, for the. Govern ment, replied, contending that the Four teenth Amendment merely created tylisa bility, and not a penalty, which is the sub ject of judicial sentence. and was not Incon sistent with the act against treason. The amendment was permanent and, prospec tive, and could not reasonably be construed as intended to, repeal the existing punish ishment for past or future treason. , The Court then Adjourned. Dana closes to-morrow for the Gove - ment and O'Connor for Davis. .3 PHILADELPHIA, Extensive Fire,—Loss 6500,000—List of _ the Sufferers. EBY T•legtatth to the Pittsburgh Uszette.l PHILA.DELPIIIA, December 3: —At sii o'clock this evening a fire broke out. in the lower story of a large buildit.gon Mar ket street, above Sixth, occupied as' a wholesale drugstore by F. Morris, Perrot lit Co. Almost Instantly the flames enveloped the whole building, and In less thatra quar ter of an hottroot a nartield of it remained, except the walls. The fire then extended east and west, destroying on either aide large buildings occupied by dealers in hats, shoes, hardware, furniture, etc. It is reported that a fireman fell from the 'roof of an adjoining building Into the flames. It was the most destructive fire that hasoc curred here for some time. The following are sufferers: F. Morris, Perrot &Co., drtigs, total loss; Kilburn do Gates,farniture, total loss; Sal's /Sr, Bros., wire cloth, total loss; W. Paul, boots and shoes, total loss; Graff & Jordan; damaged by water; E. A. Coyle lk Co., wholesale groceries, damaged by water; Doyle, Sup plee dt Walker, damaged by water. Perot ez co.'s stook was valued at $250,000. The total loss by the fire will probably reach $500,000. It is impossible this evening to state the loss of each party. The report of the fireman being killed is not confirmed. Several were injured by failing thrOugh hatchways. BER 9. B I,IEF TELEGRAMS. —The. Ottawalriver, in Canada, wals fr,ozen Over ou the 2d. :....Gen.Grant visited Cambridge, Malls•t_ yesterday, and arranged for the tuition of his son. —rib' tanneryof Neal 'pow & Son, at, Me., ris destroyed by fire.last nigtrt. Loss very heavy. .r Three Trilliums of pieces, worth nearly a half million of dollars, were eoined,at the Philadelphia run it last week, .. —Seeretary McCulloch has rejected Judge Cortily, of Dayton, for Supervisor of Ohio, and