a CITY AND S The Street Cleaners were- - ractively em ployed in both cities yesterday, with a measure of success, In improving the appearance of some thOroughfares. Man Trap.--/„, he attention of tjhe Street Commissioner is cellos • to a man trap in the sidewalk'on Smit . field street, near. First avenue in the s . ape of broken grating over a coal, va It. Putnam's Magazine, to us from Miner: . It s of contributors, and a cellany. The article Combinations,etc.," is Hall Thieves Abu t.—Yesterday af ternoon some thief en ered the hall of a boarding house on Li erty street, Alle /gheny, and carried off a lot of wearing apparel belonging to the inmates of the house. No trace of the thief has been disco ered. Ar ested on a Bali Peace.—George Cooder, charged with felonious assault and battery before Alderman Strain, some time since, and hold for trial, was rearrested yesterday on a bail peace and committed to jail for trial at the next term of court. ' Velocipediana.+Several expert veloci pedestrians of this vicinity intended run ningla veloolpedc3 race between Pitts burgh and Wood's Run last evening, but owing to some hitch in the arrange ments the affair I did mot come off, and was postponed indefinitely. Hand Crushed.---Willie Martin, a lad abOut fourteen years of age,, had his hand crushed yesterday morning, be- tween the cog wheels of a hoisting appa. ratus at Brown's Rolling Mill, on Du quesne Way. The physicians think amputation will not be necessary. Finally - Discharged. —Thomas and Sarah Thomas, charged with larceny, before Alder Man Taylor on Tuesday by Hannah Morgan proprietress of the Morgan House, Renn street, had a final hearing yesterday afternoon,resulting in their discharge for want of evidence to hold them. Off the Track.=-Yesterday afternoon one of the cars of a freight train which was being backed on the siding connec ted with. the Grain Elevator, Liberty street, Jumped the track and was consid erably damaged by coming in contact with a large oak post. It required sevL• eral hours work to replace it on the track. • Runaway.—A horse attached to the furniture wagon of Collins it CO. took fright at a locomotive and' ran away, on Anderson street, Allegheny. The animal was checked at the toll house of the Hand street bridge, but not before the wagon had been considerably damaged by striking against a post. The driver escaped without injury. Hand Crushea.--Wednesday evening, about seven o'clock, Joseph Rodgers, one of the helpers at Painter's rolling mill, in Temperanceyille,,had his right hand caught in the squeezer of the bar mill and crashed in such a manner that 'it will probably have to be amputated. He is a stranger in e place, having arrived from Philade is but three weeks since. A Speculatlon.—Three gentlemen from this city have obtained a lease for a term of twenty-one years, on fifty acres of land in the Fourteenth ward, commencing at the Oakland Passenger Railway station on the east side of Filth -avenue and ex tending to the Bellfield church, a part of the Schinley estate. They propose to di vide it into twenty foot lots, and sub lease it. Pittsburgh Fruit House Association.— A i bill supplementary to the act 'nem., _ p9rating the Pittsburgh Fruit House As sociation was read in the Senate Febru ary 18th, by Mr.j Osterhout, from the Committee on Corporations, authorizing said Association to change and fit its building on St. Clair street, for offices, stores alai other purtioses, and to let, lease, sell or dispose of the same as they deem proper. An Appreciative Gift.—The oil Men on Duquesne Way did a kind act the other day in presenting wharfmaster. Mr. Rob ert A. Hill with one hundred dollars, to purchase an artificial leg, he having lost his natural limb in the service of his country. The recipient was a brave and meritorious soldier, and is a faithful and obliging official, and the gift certainly could not have been more appropriately or worthily bestowed. Rev. Philip Schad; D. D.—Rev. Philip Schaff, D. D., will deliver an address on "The Sabbath and Sabbath Laws," in the Second Preabyterian Church (Rev. Dr.'Howard's,) this evening, at half-past soven o'clock. j The eminence of the speaker andthe importance of the theme on which be speaks, ought to insure a full house. Let lid' who are interestedin a proper observance of our' American Sabbath take special pains to be present. Serious Atcidut.—Davi4 Henderson, a brakeman on a freight train on the Pennsylvania Railroad, met with o f se rious accident yesterday evening, result ing in the loss of his left hand. Ho was engaged iu coupling cars at thaElevator, when his hand was caught between the "bull noses," crushing it so that impute 'Mon was necessary. He was removed to his residence on Liberty street, and Dr. Hamilton called\ hi, who performed the operation. Disorderly Conduct- 7 John Franz made information before Juitice Helsel yester day, charging Godfrey Zing, with dis orderly conduct. He alleges that the de fendant came to his house drunk and acted in a very disorderly manner. A warrant was issued for his arrest. Louis Mueller made a similar informa tion before Justice Ammon against John Succap, who he alleges was acting dis orderly on the street.. A. warrant was issued. Teachers' Association.—The Pittsburgh Teachers' Association will hold its regu lar monthly meeting to-morrow morn ing at ten O'clock, in the Chapel of the High Schc•ol, corner Wood street and Sixth avenue. The question, "Should the Classics be. Taught in our higher Public' Schools end Academies?" will come up for discussion, Prof Bunt open ing the argument in the negative, in re ply to Prof. Crumb's argiVaient, affirma. tively, at the last meeting. The meet ing promises to be one of unusual interest; “A Member of 'Malty Church” coni rnenting, in a morning ootemporary, on the respective cards of. Mr. Craig and Mr. King; which he appends to'bis commen tary, questioru3 the taste of Mr. King in the composition of his card, and thinks it had been more honored in the breach than In the observance but adds,"lf he can stand it, I can. Let us have Peace." MT. King desires to say to "A Member of Trinity Church," whose trenchant pen ho a:ways admires and with whose taste he generally accords, that he still snore admires and accords, at least in matters relating to the church, with that charity which "thinketh no evil," and in this spirit, not in bravado, says also, "I can stand it if he can. Let us have peace." BAN. Regular Semi-Monthly Meeting-.Elgh Ward Election Difficulty. A regular semi-monthly meeting of Allegheny City Councils was held yes terday (Thursday) evening, February 25th, LSO. Members present : Messrs. Callery, English, Faulkner, G winner, Hall, Hart man, Morrison, Patterson, J. C., Phillips, Riddle; Wettach and President M'Brier. On motion of Mr. English the reading of the minutes was dispensed with. EIGHTH WARD ELECTION DIFFICULTY— REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE. Mr. English, Chairman of the Special Committee, appointed to investigate the matter relative to the term of office of the members elected 'from the Eighth ward, submitted the following report: GENTLEMEN:—Your Special Commit tee, to whom was referred the matter of the difficulty between the representa tives from the Eighth ward, in regard to who IA entitled to the long term, would respectfully report as follovvs: That they held a meeting on the 3d of February, and discussed the question left open by the decision of the solicitor, sdbmitted January 29th, to the effect that Council had the power to single out the members they wished for the long term, and also for the short term, when the parties failed to comply with the law, and failed to agree among them selves. Your committee, however, con sideied the subject' a doubtful exercise of power, and in order that everyhin should be done with a view to th t hong orable adjustment of the differences, it was suggested at various times and in sisted upon by the committee that Mr. Callery and Mr. Morrison should adjust the matter between themselves, as a means best calculated to promote har mony in Connell, thereby preventing the necessity of having recourse to absolutely legislating one or the other out of posi tion at some time during the year. The proposition was heartily seconded by Mr. Morrison, who expressed no hesi tancy in submitting his claims to the arbitrament of. a chance, but Mr. Callery protested against such an Idea as being unjust to him, who. according to his own declaration, is entitled to the long term by right. and that neither Council nor Committee could decree otherwise. Your Committee heard the testimony Of His Honor Mayor Drum, in reference to the omission of the term of service in his proclamation of January 2d, 1869, although it had little or — no relevancy. It was stated that the omissions were entirely an oversight, and occasioned by the heat in which the papers were pre,- pared and alio by the fact that there were no members of, Select Councils to elect from any other district. Your Committee submit the following preamble and resolutions: WHEREAS, The representatives ele3ted January 12th, 1869. from the Eighth ward, are both coots ding for the long term, in order to bring he affair to a close it is important to settle hut, in the opin ion of the Committee, I the proper crite rion upon which to base the action. -Therefore, Resolved, That the prty receiving the highest number of vot a be declared en titled to the long term. Resolved, That J. H. lorrison, having 1 , received more votes th n his colleague, James Callery, is there y entitled to the long term. ARGUMECT. • Or March, comes ows a notable list —lnteresting niis7 6.1 '.Work, Work, pecially readable. First—The proper test of popularity in an election for Representatives is the ex cess of bona fide votes' one person has over another aspiring f'r a similar posi tion. - The after thought f Mr. Callery, whereby a portion of is tickets were marked in writing, "T o .years," does not avail him, because, if it had force, Mr. Morrison could, • if ! he had wished, resorted to the same expedient.and io this I event, Mr. Callery, having a less num ber of votes . than Mr. Morrison for two years, the former would not (have I,een eligible for the other or short term, even though more votes were Cast fur l him than for his other competitors, whose tickets were marked for one year. Mr. gorrison is clearly entitle I to the long term, not only for the reason that he received more votes than Mr. Collery, but because at the election held for representatives last year Mr. Morri son received' a 'larger number of votes than any of his competitor's, but was de prived of his seat by action of Councils, showing clearly in • the opinion of, the Committee that heis not fearful tngo be fore his constituents, • and further show ing the popularity was all on his side. Mr. English moved that the report be accepted and the resolutions adopted. Mr. Callery objected to the adoption of the resolutions, and contended that ho had received the highest number of votes for two years, and produced a copy of the returns of the eliction,which showed, that ho had received the greatest num ber of votes for the long term. i The opinion of the City Solicitor, de ciding that Councils had no right to de cide, was read. Mr. Riddie moved to substitute the name of James Callery for the two years term. The substitute was adopted, and Mr. Callery declared entitled to the long term Mr. Hall presented the following com munication from the Controller; GENTLEMEN: In accordance with the ordinance I respectfully report that J. B. McAllister, late Weigh Master of the Seecond ward scales, is in default to the city in the sum of $751 45. I have given notice to his bondsman, W. F. Trimble, Esq., that the city looks to him for the amount in default. If not. paid within a reasonable time the claim will be placed in the hands of the City Solicitor for collection, unless otherwise ordered by Councils. In the matter of City Printing, in which Common Council asked a Committee of Conference, Messrs. Hall and Riddle were appointed. In the matter of oil refineries In the Eighth ward, in which C. C. non-oon -curred in the action of S. fl. in referrince to the Committee on loire Engines, and referred to a Special Committee; on mo tion of Mr. Vallery S. C. receded and concurred, and Messrs. Callery and J. C. Patterson were appointed °lithe Com mittee. Mr. Riddell called up the matter of the proposed extension of Federal street. He stated that his understanding:was, that the project of extending the street had been approved, and not, as reported, the plan adopted; and moved to recon sider the action of Councils. The motion was adopted. Mr. .7. C. Patterson moved to amend the minutes so as to read that "the plans were received and the project of extend ing Federal street approved." Mr. Riddle raised the point of order that the minutes bad been approved, and Mr. Patterson's motion was out of order. The point was suatainea. Mr. Hall - moved to reconsider the ac tion of Council in the adoption of the minutes. Carried. '_. Mr-Patterson's motion was renewed and adopted. Mr. Hall stated that as the paper had passed Common Council, it would be necessary to recall it in order that the Action of Select Council might be en dorsed upon it, and moved that it be re PITTSBURGH GAZETTE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, -186° Y CITY COTINCILF. Select Council PITTSBURGH THEA.TRE.—Ticknight is the occasion of Dr. Thayer's benefit at this establishment, and as a special en tertainment will be( given we expect to see the house crowded. AMERICAN THEATRE. —Garr, the Man flab, takes a benefit at the American this evening. The house will doubtless be crov►dod.' called for that purpose. The motion pre vailed. Common Council, President Slack called the Common Council to order at 7 o'clock. The fol lowing members answered to• their names at the call of the roll: Messrs: Blair, Comley, Grenet, Gilliland, Hanna, Hastings, Kirkpatrick, Krebbs, Long, Megraw, McNeill, Porter, Rememan, Seldle, Tate, Thompson, Voegtly, War ner, President Slack. The minutes of the preceding, meeting were then read and approved. Mr. Kirkpatrick presented a petition for the opening, grading and paving of O'Hara street, Second ward: Referred to Street Committee. Mr. Hanna, a petition for the grading of -Kilbuck street, from Corry to School street. Similarly referred. Mr, Gronet, a petition for a gas lamp at the corner of Preble and Franklin streets. Referred to Committee on Gas. 1114 Long, a communication from MesArs. R. B. and C. A. Brockett, mann tactiirers of cement pipe, requesting the appointment of the Street Committee as . Committee of Isvestigation: to examine the wares manufactured by them. Mr. Tate moved the referenne of the communication to a Special Committee. After some discussion,' Mr. Tate's mo tion was lost. and the paper referred to the Street Committee. Mr. Warner, a petition for water pipe on Fulton street, from Washington ave nue to Franklin street. Referred to the Committee on Water. Mr. Hanna, remonstrance against the proposed, opening of Rebecca street. Referred to the Committee on Surveys. Mr. Hastings offered a resolution:in structing the Street Commissioner to have stone crossings placed on Ohio street, at the intersection of that thor oughfare and West street. Referred to Street Committee. Mr. Krebbs, a resolution for the erec tion of a gas lamp on Pike street. Re ferred to Committee on Gas. , • Mr. Tate, a resolution instructing the Committee on City Property to receive proposals for insuring city property and give the contract to the lowest and best bidder. Adopted. Mr. Long, a resolution instructing the n . Committee on City Property to consider the feasibility of heating the Council Chamber with hot air. Adopted. Mr. Long offered the following resolu tion: Resolved, That, the soon to be extingu ished A. J., who we understand is about to take a back seat somewhere in Ten - nessee, and expects to pass through our city on his way South, be, and he is hereby permitted to pass, through our city, and we earnestly hope that he will meet with none to molest or make him afraid. Mr. Lotig moved the adoption of the resolution. Mr. Hastings seconded the motion. • Mr. Tate said he was no friend of the gentleman referred to, but he hoped the resolution would not be adopted, as his former position entitled him to at least a show of respect. Mr. Long Said that was his opinion ex actly. The gentleman should be treated with respect and allowed to pass through the town, a privilege which was not ac corded him at the time of his last visit. Mr. Hastings withdrew his second to the motion of Mr. Long, and the resolu tion was accordingly lost. Mr. Hastings, a resolution Instructing the Coinmittee on City Pyop t erty to have proper guards „placed around the cor nices of City Building to prevent the de facing and injury, of said building by pigeons which congregaic there. Re ferred to Committee on City Property. Mr. Hastings moved a reconsideration of the motion approving of section sixth in the Sewerage act, approved at the spe- cial meeting on Tuesday, FO.nuary 22d. ! Mr. Heineman seconded the motion. The Chair decided that Mr. Heineman could not second the motion to recon skier, inastrAL:h as ho was not present at the approval of the section. Mr. Hastings finally withdrew his mo tion. Mr. Voegtly, from the Committee on Conference relative to the petition of citizens in the Seventh ward, asking for protection from danger' from oil refiner ies in their midst, reported in favor of C.C. receding from former action,and con curring with the action of Select Council in referring the paper to the Committee on Fire Engines. The report of the Committee was adop ted, and the paper referred accordingly. On motion, adjourned. Five Men biasing—Probably Drowned. The citizens of Monongahela City have been for a week past in a terrible state of suspense, in consequence of the probable death of three of her prominent citizens under very exciting circumstances. The facts of the case, as far as we can ascer tain, are as follow: On Wednesday of last week, Mr. E. H. Tower, his son-in law, Mr. R. J. Williams, and Stockton Hervey, of Monongahela City,. and Mr. William Lowe, of Wooster, Ohio, left Monongahela City on the Brownsville boat, haying in charge the body of Mr. John McNeely, who died in that place on the day previous, which they were taking to Morgantown for interment. They proceeded to Geneva on the boat, and then took a hack to Morgantown, a distance of twelve miles farther up elle river. They remained in Morgantown untiVafter the body bad been interred, and on Friday evening the entire party, accompanied by Mr. Beckwith Senna, of Morgantown, embarked in a skiff, to go to Geneva,,where they intended -to take the boat for home, and since that time neither of the parties have been seen or beard from. Mr. Williams it appears' had( informed his wife that he would be at. home the Saturday following his departure, and ' not arriving at that time . shtk became uneasy and telegraphed to Morgantown to ascertain the cause of his detention, and was informed by telegraph of his departure from that town at the time and in the manner stated. The friends of the others also became uneasy and search was instituted, which resulted in the finding of the skiff in which the party had em barked and a bat which answered the do scription of that worn by Williams when he left home, about half way between Morgantown and Geneva. The skiff was bottom upwards and the general opin ion is that the boati has been capsized and the entire party drowned. Search is be ing made for the bodies, but no further facts had been obtained yesterday morn ing. Amusements. Opians HOLISM—The Sanyeahs con tinue to draw large audiences at the Opera House, Yankee Robinson is also a good card, and between them theyglve a very interesing entertainment. To night the performance will commence with "A Yankee in China," to be fol lowed by the Sanyeah exhibition, after which will be presented "True Love." THE COVET& U. S. District Court—Judge McCandless. THURSDAY, February .2.5.—1 n the case of the United States vs. R. W. Bulkley, action to recover on an oil distiller's bond. • Verdict fOr the United States, f in the sum of 16,000, to be released upon the payment of 18,250.20. United States vs. A. A. Bennett and R. W. Balkley, action to recover on a distiller's bond. Case continued on ap plication of the plaintiff's counsel to May term. Court of Common Pleas--Judge Sterrett. WEDNESDAY, Feb. ( 25.—Dannals vs. Carson. Darlington & Co., action o re- I cosier for services rendered. The .lain tiff in this case was in the emplok it the defendants for a period of four m.nths and ten days, for which ho claime. $l9B, with interest. The jury found f•r the plaintiff in the sum of $l9O. Daniel E. Ilenkendorf vs. Clar . and. Sumner, guardians of Benjamin L. Mur grave. On motion of plaintiff's co nsel, execution attachment was discont nned against Clark and Sumner, on pa • •• ent of costs. J. R. Landgraff vs N. R. Sernend nger, action on the case, to recover dama • es al leged to have been sustained by pl: ntiff, in consequence of the falling of his • ouse on Ohio street, Allegheny, cans. d by e digging a cellar adjoining plat • tiff's house.. It appears that the plaint' i was proprietor of a beer saloon, and the the defendant owned a lot adjoinin: the property in which said saloon was loca ted on Ohio street, Allegheny, upon which he proposed to erect a builiiing, and, in order to do , made au excava tionl3 for a cellar, w cb, it is alleged by the plaintiff, cause his cellar or founda tion wall to fall, th s throwing down his h house and destroy' g the fixtures in his saloon. On trial. TRIAL LIST. FOR FRIDAY. No. 71. Steeb vs. Wenzell. No. 75. Wilson vs. Young et. nx. No. 79. Donahue vs. Mariner. No. 24. Gering vs. Fayette 011 Co. No. 82. Coleman vs. Fisber & Co. No. 83. Moore vs. Morgan. No. 89. Czarnecki vs. Fry. No. 90. Evans vs. Renouff. No. 91. Stulz vs. Heine. No. 92. Stein vs. Hunter. No. 93. Hippeley ot Miller vs. Gonbach. No. 94. Toner ys. Getty's Admtrs. No. 98. Reese vs. Mills. No. 99. Reisick & Bros. vs. Goettman. No. 100. Kearney vs. Kearney. The Latest Victim So many confidence operations have taken place here within the past year that they have lost thOir Interest t "ye local," as well as to his readers, an in stead of devoting a half column t the unfortunate chap who has been vi im ized, as was formerly done, the eis dismissed with a mere statement o the facts, and we will not digress from the rule. The latest case occurred yesterday, the facts of which are as follows: A German farmer from Sharon, Pa., on his way to AicKeesport to visit a brother•in-law, ar rived at the Union Depot yesterday after noon, and was accosted soon - after leaving the train by two young gentlemen, who were exceedingly obliging and attentive to him and who escorted kith to the Mo nongahela House, where they induced him to go to the bar and take a drink. After drinking they came out upon the sidewalk, when one of theyoung gentle men requelted the other topay him "that little bill" of one hundred and twenty five dollars. as -he was in need of some money. No. 2 took out his pocket book and took therefrom a certificate or advertisement of the Syracuseln surance Company, whiolt resent led a sl,oooUoverntneut bond, and otfi-r it to Na. 1, Who, of course, had no cha ge. No. 2 said that he bad nothing sma ler, and did not know what to do, as it vas after banking hours. He then turned to the German and asked him if he could i i change it, or, if not,,if be would not give him the $125, and take the "bond" as se curity until he could get the money. The old- farmer desiring to accommo date his new friends, who had been so attentive to him, advanced the green backs and took the "bond," whereupon - the parties passed into the Monongahela House and disappeared. In a few min utes afterward - the old - farmer thought there might be something wrong about the transaction, and called the attention of a gentleman to the "bond," who in formed him that it was not worth ten cents. The old farmer replied, "Mein Got in Himmel ! vot for you have sich monish, and sich yellers vot cheats a man mit his eyes open." Search Warrant Issued Robert J. prace, Jr., residing on Ross street, called at Alderman Flambert's of yesterday and stated that some persoirhad entered his house tduring his absence and stolen a quantity of house hold furniture, valued at twenty-five dollars. By subsequent investigation he had discovered the goods packed up at the Union Depot, awaiting shipment from the city, and had made Inquiries, but could not ascertain anything relative to the person who had left them there. At Brace's request the Alderman issued a search warrant and placed it in the hands of officer, with instructions to arrest l any person claiming the goods at the depot., --The officer stayed on the watch until late last night, but failed to apprehend the thief, who had doubtless got wind of the intended arrest. Alleged Fraudulent Attempt Frustrated. P. L. Cella, a Wylie street merchant, and .Anthony Raffle, a former resident on Washington street, appear to have met with some complications in their bust nese transactions. Yesterday, Cella made information before Alderman Strain against Raffle for fraud. Cella alleges that some time ago Raffle borrowed fifty eight dollars of him, which he has not refunded, and further states that he has been making arrangements to leave the State without making any provision for the payment of the amount. A warrant wasplaced.in the hands of officer O'Con nor for the arrest of the aceused,who was found on board of a boat, accompanied by all of his effects, and booked for Texas. He was brought to the Alder man's office, and after a hearing com mitted to Jail for trial in default of three hundred dollars bail. Pleasant Occabion. A pleasant affair took place at the Rush House lait evening, in the way of a pre sentation. The employees of the loco motive works and machine shops of Smith & Porter, South Pittsburgh, as an evidence of their appreciation of Mr. A.Xibbard, who for two years past has occupied the position of foreman of the establishment, presented him with a fine gold watch and chain of the value of $l5O. The watch was presented, in a neat and appropriate speech, by Mr. Lowden Campbetl, which was responded to by Mr Hibbard. After the presenta tion the party partook of a splendid repast, prepared in the highest style of the art. The watch was purchased at C. Terreheitien's 130 Smithfield street, and was of the Appleton Tracey make. It was appropriately inscribed. The Lecture Last Night. Miss Olive Logan made her first appear ance in Pittsburgh as a lecturer last evening, at the Academy, and was greeted by an audience conspicuous for intelligence, culture and refine ment—such as only true merit, assisted by the judicious management and ad vertising of the Mercantile Library Asso. ciation can draw together. The parquette, dress and family circles of the commo dious hall were filled with the apprecia tive lecture-going members of the com munity, and if Miss Logan looked not over the foot-lights upon a brilliant and fashionable assemblage, she beheld those - capable of passing swift and correct judgment on her claims to public favor and encouragement as a lecturer. The subject, "Paris, The City of Luxury," admitted, of various themes, and, al though framing and arranging them.with no inconsiderable good taste and clever ness, still the lecture fell in fragments upon the ears of the audience, like a good many pretty and entertaining things strung together on different strings and the strings themselves tangled and knotted. We fully appreciate the diffi culties encountered by ,a lecturer brim ful of knowledge concerning Paris and its people and their habits and customs, in attempting to reduce all into an hour's talk for the pleasure, instruction and en- Ii tertainznenl of a critical audience, and do not eaire to disparage Miss Logan, e n though , the matter of her lecture fell far short of our anticipation. She said many good things, which sparkled brilliantly and brought the audience to the side of the speaker; but she said many other things to erase the good impressions, and cause some to form the uncharitable thought that she was not so earnest in her hatred of rank and caste in foreign and home society as portions of her lecture appeared to indicate. Her advo cacy of woman's rights was as weak as the efforts in the same direction put for ward by her colleague, George Francis Train, who by the way, is a much older Woman, and would have been more appreciated if sandwiched in some other lecture than the "City of Luxury." No matter how harsh we may choose to be on this particular lecture it will not detract from the high reputation estab lished by Miss Logan as a woman of su perior education, refined manners, ele gant thought and decisive character. 1 She is at h me on the stage, perfectly composed a d controls the passions and emotions o the audience as would the truest Orator or warmest histrionic geni us. She is humorous, witty, pathetic, earnest, patriotic and brilliant, and anything good she has to say she sends forth in such a way as to go straight to the hearts of her audience. Her stage appearance is good, exhibiting a correct taste in dress and at the same time due regard for the prevailing fash ions. None quitted the hall regretting their presence therein during the lee tnre' and few there are who will not be glad to again welcome Miss Logan to the city and to pay her the just tribute due her mental worth, literary culture and ability. Pittsburgh and Ormsby Borough Pas- senger Railway. An act is pending in the Legislature to incorporate a passenger railway compa ny under the above title, and empow ering such company to construct a single or double track railway from the inter section of tcond avenue and Market streets; in Pi tsburgh, along said Second avenue to the Birmingham bridge, thence across said bridge to McKee street, in the borough of Birming ham, thence southwardly along said McKee street to Washington street, along Washington to Harmony street, in the borough of East Birmingham, along Harmony to Sarah street, and along Sarah street through the borough of Ormsby to the terminus; the capital stock to consist ,of two thousand shares of fifty dollars each, with the privilege to ;he directors at any _time to increase the number of shares to four thousand; if , deemed necessary to complete the road. The consent of the city and bor oughs is made requisite for the occu pancy of streets. The last section of the act provides for the repeal of so much of the act incorporating the Pittsburgh and Birmingham Railway Company. and supplements thereto, as may conflict with the act incorporating the new com pany. The following persons are named in the bill as corporators: James SalisbutT,Frederiek L.llhmsen, D. 0. Cunningham, Charles Evans, Jas. Fawcett, Sellers M'Kee, Henry Lloyd, Andrew Patterson, E. G. Krehan, John Beech, August Ammon, John A. Strain, David Chess, James Byre, John P. Hel sel, Terrence Campbell, Joseph A. But lereFrancis Plunkett,R. Biddle Roberts, R. B. Carnahan, Thos. W. Davis,, Charles T. Ihmsen, John iNusser, William Phil lips, David F. M'Kee, B. A. Wolf, A. J. Baker, James Vick, Henry A. Weaver, Max. K. Moorhead, Alexanderi Cham bers, Joseph R. Hunter, H. W.[ Oliver, Jr., T. :Atterbury, . William i Doyle, John Adams, Daniel C. Ripley, John N. Schafer, Alexander King, George E. S:o -oum, Joseph M'Knight, John P. Pears, Thomas M'Clurg, James Atkinsdrr, Rob ert Wilson, Thomas Horner, Peter Ha berman, William L3ll/18, C. J. Schultz, Matthew Pate. How to Reduce Gas 8i1.18.1 Under this head the St. LotOs Dia. patch gives some sensible suggeetions, which are doubtless as applicable! to gas consumers here • First—ln the lighting of your gas turn the meter about one-half, then light the gas, and regulate the lights by the stop cock that lets the gas into the meter. This prevents the pressure of gits from causing the index to move so fast. The greater the pressure of gas on the meter the faster it moves, and the larger the gas bal. Second—From the time the gas is usnally lighted until half•past 8 or 9 o'clock, the pressure is the came. After the stores and shops are closed, the pressure is then greater on the meters in use; and the stop cock should be turned at the meter - so as to regulate the pres sure. An observance of those directions may entail some little trouble; but it will most certainly reduce gas bills very materially. Many persons pay almost as much for gas that is wasted as fOr what they consume, and waste may beim:direly prevented by following these rules. Mayor's Morning Court. • At the Mayor's Court yesterday morn ing, there were twenty oases disposed of as follows: For drunkenness, fourteen , unfortu nate victims had been picked nn by the police during the night; four oflthe num ber the a paid fines and costs, amounting in ggregate to nine nommit ted to jail, in default B26; of flueswerci and costs, for different terms, running from twen ty-four hours to thirty days, and the re• wanting one was discharged. Three individuals had been disorderly during the night, one of whom was re leased upon the payment of a fine of five dollars and costs; one was committed for ten days and the other for thirty days. There were also three persons, who, having no . .visible means of support," were arrested as vagrants, one of whom was discharged, and the others sent to jail, one for ten and the other for thirty days. Krick Home and Lot on Knoll Street, Allegheny, at Auction. This day, February 26th, at three o'clock, will be sold on the premises, the property No. S Knoll street, situated be tween James and Linden streets, one ss nare north of the Third ward public. s hoot. The house is two stories, pressed brick front, contains six rooms, finished 1 attic, bath, hall and vestibule. It his atone steps in front, projecting cornice all around, sliding doors in parlors, high cings, gas and water. It has been built but one year. The material and werkmanship are first class. It Is well finished, and is altogether a very neat and comfortable dwelling. The location is very pleasant, abounding in shade trees and cultivated lots. It is a corner lot, so that all the rooms are light and aiffy. Rooms are fourteen feet square. Visitors are invited to call and examine. Tiirms of sale, ?1.500 cash; balance - in one inll two years. Tull particulars by call- , on A. LEGGATE, Auctioneer, 159 Federal street, Allegheny. pittgburgh Past and Present Pittsburgh Past and Present. Pittsburgh Past and Present. Pittsburgh Past and Present. Plitsthirgh Past and Present. In Leisure Hours. In)Leisure Hours. In Leisure Hours. In Leisure Hours. In Leisure Hours. . fall and authentic history of Pitts. hu d igh from 1753 to 1816 is contained in Ns. 2,8, 4 and sof the above Maga zine and will be continued to the pres ent time. A few full sets of back numbers are still on hand and can be had at the office. The March number is now•n press anctwill be out in a few days, contain ing another instalment of the history of our Smoky City, and a great variety of choice reading by first-class writers. O'DwrEn 6 . Publishers, 59 Fourth avenue. Superfine, fine ( and plain mixed can dies at. 112 Federal street, Allegheny. Casstmeres, for men and boys' wear, at Bates & Bell's.- Good Pea• Nuts, well roasted,' at 112 Federal street, Allegheny city. 6 Plain and Colored Chintzes and Lawns at Bates eft Bell's. The sacrifice of' goods at 27 Fifth ave nue, lately occupied by Messrs. Dennison & Hackett, still continues to draw hun dreds to that establishment. The Stock embraces everything kept in first-class trimming and notion houses and is offered at 'prices away down below original cost. Call and satisfy yOurself of the character of bargains afforded. Lace Curtains, Gilt Cornices and Ves tibule Lace, at Bates t Bell's. Cree Brothers Are now selling their entire stock to quit business. A rare op portunity to secure bargains, as it is be ing sold regardless of cost. You save fifty per cent. by calling soon at 26 Fifth avenue. Linen Pillow Casing, Sheet! g and Shirting, at Bates & Bell's. It le a luxury and a comrort to bathe, shave, or have your hair cut or . reused at the .elegant establishment` of H. B. Williamson, No. 190 Federal str:et; Al legheny. Try it. Ladies , Underclothing, at Bates it Bell's. French Green Peas, Mushroons, Cel ery Sauce, Preserved Canton, at 112 Fed eral street, Allegheny. • 6 Pine Roasted Almonds atlll2 Federal street, Allegheny, Geo. Beaven. 6 t'lques, fresh stock, at Bates dr. Bell's Superior Cream Candies, Cream Choc olates, Cream Almonds and Extra Fine Bon Bons, at 112 Federal street, Alle gheny city. 6 The place to get White Lime, Cal cined Planter, Hydraulic Cement. is at Raker & Caskey's, 13 Smithfield street French Corsets and Hoop Skirts, the choicest and best makes, at Bates Sc Bell's. UNDERTAKERS. ALEX. AIKEN, UNDER TAKER. No. 166 FOURTH STREET. burgu, .Fs. COFFINS of all kinds,CRAPES. GLOVEa, auq e. ery desciaption'of Funeral Far. cashing Goods fr ralshed. /looms open day and night. Hears,. ind Carriages furnished. BErzaraccso,l:ev Thomas Ewing. Li., Rec.M. PT. Jacobus. D. D., Esq., Jacob B Muter , Eec. Off ARLES & PEEBLES, UN. N.l DERTABERS AND LIVERY STABLES, Curllel dAN DUSKY bTREET AND CHURCH -1 AVENC, Allegheny City, where their COFFIN ROOMS e constantly supplied with real and Imitation ho e WOO& Mahogany- -and Walnut ' = Coffins, at prices varying from *1 tolloo. 80. dies prepared for lu rment. Hearse': and Car riages furnished; also, , 11 clads of Mourning Goods, If required. Cites en at all hours, day and night. ; ROBT. T. RODNEY_, UNDER.. TAKFR AND EMBA.LMICR, No. 45 OHIO FT, Allegheny', Keeps constantly on hand a large assortment of ready-made Cofans of the f Hoeing kinds: First the celebrated American Burial Cases, Metallic Self-sealing Air-tight Cast s and Caskets, anti Roaewood, Walnut and Rosewo, d Imitation Collins. Walnut Collins from *25 r p wards. Rosewood Imitation Coffins from d 3 rewards, and no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction. Crape and Wove. furnis fur n ishedcharge. Best Hearses and Car Magee t n short nonce. Carriazes fur- - sashed to funerals at iva HENRY G. HALE, MERCHANT TAILOR. Cor. of Penn and St. Clair Streets, • Has now in stock eno of the largest and Moe: varkid assortments of Fall and Winter Goods ever brought to this city. Hie stock embraces all the latest French and English manufactures of CLOTHS, CIASELIKRES AND OVEIWOUTIGH. Also, a fall line of Gent's Furnishing Goods. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. FOR A STITISH OVERCOAT, FOR A. STY Dill DRESS COAT, FOR AST UM BUSINESS COAT SOB A STY ISH WALKING COAT, 'on A STYLItiII PAIR. OF PANTS YOB A STYLISH PEST OF ALL RINDS. For all the latest styles eat clothes, made of the Oast al. mod by first-class workmen, snd at 0 ; v matererlal gly low, go to the well known Merchant Till ° l . LIESPENHEID. , 0 1 0 . {So 8 4 . OLAIR STREET. now Btxth. THOB. F. DALII4 H. D ' 11. B. BUTTON. Y. D • THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ASSOqL&TED thenistlyos together for the PRACTICE OF MEDICINE. Moe No. /9 3ToCKToN AvENtr& Ana gh n e:j .p 6 . l.t7. TUGS . F _ DAJ.E, /).• t }L d. BUTTON