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HARRISBURG, PA
Tuesday Afternoon, January 28, 1562.
THE REMAINS of John Carson Gratz, a mem
ber of Col. Cake's regiment, whose death at
"Camp Northumberland," hear Washington
city, was noticed in last evening's Telegraph,
will arrive here some time to night in charge
of his brother. The funeral will take place
from the residence of his grandfather, Mr.
Charles C. Carson, in Second street above
Locust, at two o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
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Tim Dsawmo OF Juitons,—ln the House, on
Frithy, a bill was read to permit the drawing
of jurors in the presence of a single judge, and
the sheriff or his deputy. It proposes to re
peal so much of the law known as the Randall
law, which rcquires a list of the names, resi
dences and occupations of jurors in all the
courts, and proposes that it shall be necessary
to filo such list with the Prothonotary of the
Supreme Court.
A BIG ElAuL.—The names of about one hun
ered and sixty property-holders and tenants were
returned to the Mayor's office yesterday charged
with violating the city ordinance requiring
them to clear the snow from their pavement
within twenty-four hours after its fall. Sum
mons' were served upon quite a number of the
delinquents to-day, who we presume will be
heard Wore his honor the Mayor this evening,
and the remainder will be similarly summoned
in due course
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THE HIGHWAY ROBBERY LASS —Afore Arrests.
(Nicer Campbell yesterday succeeded in arrest.
ing four more soldiers at Camp Curtin, charged
with being connected with the highway rob
bery in the Harrisburg bridge night before
last, noticed in last evening's Telegraph.
This makes seven who have been arrested on
the charge, and is believed to be all who were
engaged in the transaction. Their names are
as follows : Jan. Bowermaster, Wm. Bower
master, Amos Jackson, Jno. P. Moore, Jno.
Schuyler, Robert Smith and Scbcenbrist. They
have all been committed to answer. The
name of the man who was assaulted and rob
bed, is Charles Gray, a resident of Luzurne
county, and not Williamsport, as erroneously
stated in last evening's Telegraph.
ANNIVERSARY C ELEBRATION. —Wash ington
Ledge No. 1, I. 0. of Good Templars, will cele.
brute their ninth anniversary, at their hall,
Sons of Temperance building, Second Street,
this evening. The committee entrusted with
making the arrangements, has performed that
duty faithfully, and left nothing undone that
will add to the comfort and pleasure of those
who may be present on the occasion. A hand
some cullation will be served, congratulatory
speeches made, temperance odes sang, innocent
sports and amusements indulged in, all com
bining to afford the participants any amount of
enjoyment, and a good social time generally.
We are pleased to learn that this order contin
ues to be in a flourishing condition in our city,
and that notwithstanding the time and atten
tion of our country is principally absorbed by
the great rebellion, both "Washington" and
its sister lodge "Advance," are almost weekly
adding new names to their rolls of member
ship.
THE THREE HIINDRED-DOLLAR LAW. —A bill
was read in the Legislature on Friday by Mr.
Greenbank, relative to the three Hundred-dol
lar exemption law. It provides that the pro
visions of that act exempting property from
levy and sale, on execution and distress for
rent, shall not be construed or held to exempt
the specific property, goods or chattles which
the plaintiff, in such execution, may have sold
to the defendant therein, When such execution
is issued to recover the unpaid prices or pur
chase money of euch property. The same gen
tleman read the following bill relative to set
off :—"ln all cases where a party has a claim
or debt against another, who likewise has a
claim or debt egainat him, both, or either of
them, may setoff the claim or debt sufficiently
moved against the other from whatever cum
or right the mutual debt or claim, on either
side, has arisen in law or equity."
A CHASE AND CAPTURE.—VatiOUS complaints
having been made at the Mayor's office of the
noisy and 'boisterous conduct of a party of
young men who for some time back have been
in the habit of congregating at a house of ill
repute in Tanner's alley, officer Campbell last
evening was dispatched to that quarter to reg
ulate matters. Upon arriving at the designated
spot, he found everything all quiet, and think
ing perhaps that he had arrived too early, he
concealed himself in an adjoining grave-yard
and there quietly awaited events. He did not
remain long in this position, until he heard the
approach of three young men, who proceeded
to the door of the aforesaid house of ill repute
and dtmanded admittance. 'lbis was refused,
whereupon the young men became exceedingly
indignant, and threatened to demolish the door
and mix up the household and kitchen furni
ture generally, when to their surprise they were
" surrounded" by officer Campbell, who toted
them off towards the Mayor's office. On their
way there, however, one of the party succeeded
in making his escape, but the officer held on to
the remaining two, and brought them safely to
the gate leading to the lock-up, where some
delay occurring, and taking advantage of a
moment Ary release of the officer's grip, they
also suddenly darted off, one up Walnut to
Third and down Third towards Market, and the
other out Walnut street in the direction of the
river. Of course, immediate chase was given,
and the former, after a short run was captured
somewhere near Market street by one of the
bystanders and brought back to the lock-up,
where he was snugly enconsed. The former
was pursued by officer Campbell, and after a
run of several squares, finally captured in a
wagon somewhere near Locust street and River
alley, and also brought to the lock-up and se-
cured for the night. Thie morning the party
had a hearing before the Mayor, who being ae-
cured that it was their first offence, gave them
a severe repremand, and then discarghed them
with an injunction to " tin no more."
ARREST or NEGRO Brorzus.— T A party of ne
groat, named Thos. Kean, Geo. Butler, Dick
Allen and " Ginger," were arrested last night
by the Mayor's police, for riotous conduct at
a house somewhere in Short street. They
lodged all night in the lock-up, and this morn
ing hail a hearing before the Mayor, who, after
due consideration of their case, recommitted
them for further hearing.
Tits Gisorro.—The "ball still goes on" at
this cosey little temple sif fun, to the great
delight of the crowds who nightly flock
thither for amusement. Several new per
formers will make their first appearance before
a Harrisburg audience this evening, including
an accomplished female singer from Philadel
phia, so that we anticipate an extra crowded
house.
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Mona Seow.—There was a quite a brisk fall
of snow this morning, which continues up to the
time of writing - this article, with a vivacity that
inspires the best possible hopes for jolly, good
sleighing. And then—and then—
With a good, free steed and a flowing rein,
The track we'll follow fast,
Away, away o'er the snowy plain ;
And our cares to the winds we cast.
Care to the win's—we'll be merry to
day,
For jovial spirits are we ;
To the chime of the bells we are up and
away,
And our songs are echoing free.
COABTING.—The juveniles just now have a
nice time on the bills "coasting " The last
fall of snow and the subsequent sleet and
"freeze" put the "coasting" places in excellent
condition for the sport. Some of the older
ones have also caught the fever, and in a few
instances we observed grown up ladies with
their "sparks" shooting down the bill with
great velocity and uprorious hilarity. Last
evening we noticed a gay procession of sleds at
the east end of Capital Park, each surmounted
by a bright eyed girl, and drawn by a happy
young fellow, who would have tugged the sled
for hours happy enough, if he occasionally re
ceived a glance from his lady-love.
Tim Savart GRAYS.—This company of vete
rans are still in Camp Curtin. Their roll em
braces the number of eighty-three, rank and file,
the minimum demanded to warrant the issuing
of commissions to the captain and two Beaten
ants. There is a remarkable fact in connection
with this comp ny which ids worthy of note,
and which cannot be said of any other that
has been here as long as it has. The fact to
which we allude is this : Notwithstanding the
average age of the members is a fraction over
fifty-two years, not one has been an occupant
of the hospital since the company has been in
camp. This is as gratifying as it is true, and
must dispel any fears that may be entertained
by friends of the Grays resulting from the ex
aggerated stories which have been circulated in
relation to the healthy location of the camp.
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SANFORD'S OPERA House.—Frank Brower's
engagement at this establishment promises to
be a winning card to the management. His
first appearance, last night, was greeted with a
crowded audience, composed of the most in
telligent and fashionable of our cilizens ; and
the gratification and delight unmitigatedly
manifested by them shows how well he suc
ceeded in making them happy, in despite of
the dullness and all the depressing influences
which are operating upon the community at
the present time. Mr. Brower will appear
again this evening, and we would advise all
who are not yet satisfied that this world,
even in time of war, has some very pleasant
things in it, to go and enjoy the truly artistic
entertainments which are presented nightly at
the new Opera House.
LooLL Lnalinafiox.—The following bill was
called up in the House of Representatives yester
day, by Mr. Freeland, and passed finally:
Ax Acr to allow the taxes on a certain island
in the Susquehanna river to be paid i nto
the county of Dauphin.
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the &nate and House
of Representative., of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl
vania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
eleventh section of an act passed the seventh
day of March, anno domicil one thousand eight
hundred and forty, which authorizes the taxes
on an island in the river Susquehanna, belong
ing to Andrew Shuman, and situate in the
county of Dauphin, to be paid into the treasu
ry of Perry county, be and the same is hereby
repealed, and that the taxes on said island
shall hereafter be paid to the collectors of
taxes for Upper Paxton township, Dauphin
county.
Senator Boughter read the following bill in
his place to-day. The subject is of great im
portance to the tax-payers, and we hope they
will take measures to have the same acted on
in such a manner as will lessen the •enormous
sums now paid to the police • and magistrates.
Mr. Boughter is anxious to consult his constit
uents on the subject and will act in accordance
with their wishes. The Act reads:
Supplement to an act, entitled, An Act to
incorporate the city of Harrisburg, in the coun
ty of Dauphin, approved March nineteenth,
Mum Domini one thousand eight hundred and
sixty.
Sac. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by
authority of the same.
That from and after the passage of this act,
the duties of Police Magistrate shall be vested
in the Mayor of the city alone, who shall have
complete jurisdiction in hearing all cases of
breaches of the peace, drunkenness, vagrancy
and disorderly conduct.
Sac. 2. That from and after the passage of
this act, all arrests made for the offences here
inbefore mentioned, shall be heard by the
Mayor, who shall determine and decide upon
them, and that all persons arrested for the
offences hereinbefore mentioned, shall be con
fined in such place of cofinement, or lock-up,
until heard, as the Mayor may designate, and
all acts conflicting with this supplement, be,
and the same are hereby repealed.
Mr. Freeland, of the House, this morning,
read in his place, a bill entitled "An Act
to change the place of holding elections in the
Second Ward of the city of Harrisburg." The
act changes the present place of holding the
election in said ward (Herr's Hotel) to the
school house at 'the corner of Dewberry alley
and Chesnut street.
TEN Provost Marshal of Leavenworth, Kan
sas, has &cared all persons belonging to mili
tary organizations not authorized by Kansas or
the United States, to be outlaws and highway
men, and that if caught they will be punished
according to the decision of a drum head court
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Ptimaglnanta eatlg t &graph, etteobap - Afternoon. January 28, 1862
Pennsylvania Legislature.
SENATE.
Tessa Ay, Jan. 28, 1862.
The Senate met at 11 o'clock and was called
to order by Speaker HALL.
The journal of yesterday, (Monday,) was read
and approved.
The SPEAKER laid before the Senate the an
nual report of Isaac N. Seymore, treasurer of the
Delaware and Hudson canal company.
Laid upon the table, and ordered to be pub
lished ill the Legislative documents.
Also, the report of the Auditor General and
State Treasurer on the claim of John Kelly, of
Lawrence county.
Laid on the table.
Also, an abstract of the accounts of the Ger
mantown and Perkiomen turnpike road com
pany.
Laid on the table
Also, the Twenty-ninth annual report of the
managers of the Pennsylvania Institute for the
instruction of the blind.
Laid on the table.
Also, a statement of the assets and liabilities
of the Six-penny Saving Fund of Philadelphia,
on the 31st of December, 1861, made in con
formity with an act of Assembly, approved
April 5, 1854.
Laid on the table.
Also, the reports of the directors and treasurer
of the Erie canal company for the year one
thousand eight hundred and sixty-one.
Laid on the table.
Also, a statement of the Auditor General, ar
ranged in tabular form, of the number and
classification and rates of license of all importers,
brewers and distillers, keepers of hotels, inns,
taverns, eating houses, and venders of vinous,
spirituous and malt or brewed liquors, either
with or without other goods, wares and mer
chandise, designating each county separately,
as required by the twenty-fifth section of the
act of March thirty-one, one thousand eight
hundred and fifty-six, so far as returns havO
been received.
Laid on the table.
Also, an abstract of the accounts of the Chel
enham and Willow Grove turnpike company.
Laid on the table.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
Mr. REILLY asked and obtained leave of ab
sence for Mr. KtNSEY for afew days from to-day
Mr. STEIN presented a remonstrance of citi
zens of Lehigh and Northampton counties,
against the passage of an act for the destruction
of trout in said counties.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Mr. JOHNSON presented the petition of
eighty-seven citizens of Williamsport and vicin
ity, in Lycoming county, asking that a new
election may be held in Brady township, lately
annexed to Union county, in reference to their
annexation to said county.
Referred to the Committee on New Counties
and County Seats.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Mr. IMBRIE, (Pensions and Gratuities,) as
committed, "joint resolution relative to a pen
sion to Pauline, widow of Adam W. Pickard,"
a soldier late of company K, Eighty-third regi
ment Pennsylvania volunteers, who died in the
service of the United States, in Brigadier Gen
eral Fitz John Porter's division, Hall's Bill,
Virginia.
Mr. LAWRENCE, (Education,) with an
amendment, an act to reorganize the Board of
School Controllers, in the First School district,
Philadelphia.
Mr. IMBRIE, (Compare Bills,) made a report,
which was read and-recorded in the Journal.
Mr. SMITH, (Montgomery,) (same,) made a
report which was read and journalized.
Mr. STEIN read in place a bill entitled, "An
Act to constitute Lehigh county a separate
*udicial district.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Mr. BENSON, an act providing for the pay
ment of officers for recruiting service.
Mr. CONNELL, an act to limit the compen
sation of certain officers in the city of Phila
delphia.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. CLICKER, a supplement to an act to reg
ulate proceedings in courts of justice, and for
other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Also, a supplement to an act relative to
bringing suits by creditors and others against
executors, administrators, assignees and other
trustees, in certain cases and serving notice,and
for suits for mortgages and opening judgments
in certain cases.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Mr. BOUGHTER, a supplement to an act to
incorporate the city of Harrisburg, county of
Dauphin.
Referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Mr. SERRILL, a supplement to an act to in
corporate the Kingsessing and Tinicum Meidow
company.
Mr. SMITH, (Montgomery,) an act to re
peal an act passed March twenty-seven, one
thousand eight hundred and fifty-nine, relative
to sealers of weights and measures so far as
the'same relates to Montgomery county.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Mr. DONAVAN, an act to regulate the high
ways of the city of Philadelphia.
Referred to the Committee on Roads, Bridges
and Canals.
Mr. CRAWFORD, an act relative to actions
for trespass in Conemaugh and Milford town
ship, Juniata county.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
OIL CREEK RAILROAD COMPANY.
House bill, No. 49, entitled " a supplement
to an act, to incorporate the Oil Greek Railroad
company, approved April second, one thousand
eight hundred and 'sixty," came up on the
orders on third reading.
The bill was read and passed finally.
BEM OONSIDSRZD.
Mr. ROBINSON moved to discharge the
Committee on the Judiciary from the considera
tion of an act changing the name of Electa
Satterfield, and adopting her as the child of
Wm. Budd and Catherine his wife.
Mr. CONNELL moved to discharge the Com
mittee on the Judiciary from the further con
sideration of "an act declaring Jennie Smith,
daughter of Elizabeth Stone, the adopted
daughter of Frederick Hillworth, of the city of
Philadelphia."
The motion was agreed to ; and the bill was
taken up and
Passed finally.
Mr. BENSON moved that the Committee on
Judiciary be discharged from the further con
sideration of "an act relating to the taxes on
unseated lands in Tioga and Warren counties."
Agreed to ; and the bill was taken up and
Passed finally .
Mr. REILLY moved that the Committee on
Roads and Bridges be discharged from the
further consideration of House bill, entitled
"An Act to authorize the election of but one
supervisor in Rabn township, Schuylkill coun
t Y.. . _ _
Agreed to, and the bill was taken up and
passed finally.
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Mr. LOWRY moved that the Senate proceed
to the consideration of joint resolution relative
to a pension to Pauline, widow of Adam W.
Pickard, late a member of company X, Nighty-
REPORTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE TELEGRAPH
SPEAKER'S TABLE
PETITIONS, &0., PRESENTED
BILLS RIWI) 111 PLACE
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Agreed to ; and the bill was taken up and
Passed finally.
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third regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, who
di d in the service of the United States.
Agri ed to, and the bill was read.
After a debate, the bill went over on the
orders,
And the Senate proceeded to the hall of the
House of Representatives to hear the bids for
the State printing announced.
[See House proceedings.]
The Senate returned to their hall, and
Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, January 28, 1862.
The House was called to order at 10 o'clock
A. M., and opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.
Moore.
The SPEAKER laid before the House a com
munication from the Auditor General inclosing
a statement arranged in tabular form of the
number and classification and rates of license
of all importers, brewers and distillers, keepers
of hotels, inns or taverns, eating houses, and
venders of vinous, spiritous and malt or brewed
liquors, either with or without other goods,
wares and merchandize as required by the
twenty-fifth section of the act of March thirty
first, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-
Laid on the table.
EXPENSES OF ME HOUSE
'Mr. REX, submitted the following :
WHEREAS, it is important that the Committee
on House expenses should make a report at an
early day, in order to accomplish the object for
which the committee was appointed, as chair
man of that committee I would beg leave to
state that as yet I have been unable to get a
quorum of the Committee together, except on
two occasions, and then only for a few moments,
and have as yet failed to accomplish anything ;
therefore
Resolved, That the committee be directed to
meet in the east committee room this after
noon, at three o'clock, then and there to make
and prepare their report, as far as the present
session is concerned, which shall be submitted
to this House on Wednesday morning, and
be made the special order, to be taken up
and acted upon immediately after the read
ing of the journal. Provided, that any one of
the Committee may be permitted to make a
minority report.
After some debate,
Mr. SHANNON moved the indefinite post
ponement of the preamble and resolution,
which was agreed to—yeas 52 ; nays 18.
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY
Mr. SCOTT offered the following
Resolved, That the Auditor General be re
quested to inform this House whether the
Pennsylvania Railroad company has deposited
in his office the contract provided for by the
first section of the act of Assembly, art- .
proved the 7th of March, A. D. 1861, enti
tled " An Act for the commutation of tonnage
tax" and the toll sheet, and statement of
reduction of rates required by the second
section of said act ; and, if they have been so
deposited, to furnish the House with copies
of the same. Also, whether said company, in
pursuance of any of the provisions of said
act, has paid any other monies, up to the
present time, than those reported in the Au
ditor General's report for the year ending No
vember 30, 1861.
The resolution was read the second time and
adopted.
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Mr. BATES presented a joint resolution rela
tive to the expulsion of Jesse D. Bright, a
Senator in Congress from Indiana.
Mr. TRACY moved to suspend the rules for
the purpose of considering the resolution, which
was not agreed to.
BILLS IN PLACE
The following bills of a public nature were
read in place :
Mr. SMITH, (Philadelphia,) an act to prevent
the fraudulent use of castings.
Mr. LICHTENWALNEIL an act to constitute
the county of Lehigh a separate judicial district.
Mr. SHANNON, an act to provide for com
pensation of recruiting eervice.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
The following are the bills of a public nature
reported by the standing committees.
Mr. SCOTT, (Judiciary general,) with a nega
tive recommendation, "an act regulating ap
peals from awards of arbitrators."
Mr. BROWN, (Northumberland,) (same,)with
a negative recommendation, "an act relative to
the rate of interest."
Mr. SMITH, (Chester,) (same,)with a negative
recommendation, supplement to the three hun
dred dollar exemption law.
Mr. SHANNON, (same,) with amendment, a
supplement to an act relating to exemptions.
Mr. DENNIS, (same,) as committed, an act
relating to the commencement of actions.
INVESTIGATION OE ETATS, MILITARY CONTRACTS
The House resumed the consideration of the
resolution,offered by Mr. REX last Wednesday,
which read as follows :
Resolved, That a select committee of five be
appointed to examine into and investigate the
contracts made by certain parties, with the
agents appointed by the Governor, for the fur
ishing of clothing, equipments and supplies to
the Commissary department, for the use of the
three month's volunteers, called into service in
compliance with the requisition of the Presi
dent, and ascertain, if possible, if any frauds
have been committed upon the State, and if so,
to report this House the nature and extent
of such frauds,and to ascertain, if possible, the
name or names of the parties implicated.—
The committee shall also examine in to such
other contracts and expenditures, made by the
heads of the different departments, or their
agents, as they, in their judgement, may deem
proper : and shall have power to send for per
sons and papers.
The pending question was upon the follow
ing substitute, submitted by Mr. Greenbank.
Weusasas, The commissioners appointed by
the Governor to investigate the army frauds,
have, in their report, divulged the fact that ir
regularities, extravagances and frauds were
committed, to the great injury of the Common
wealth, by persons engaged in furnishing cloth
ing, equipments and supplies to the militia of
this State, under the act of April twelfth, one
thousand eight hundred and sixty-one.
And whereas, Judicial inquiry into the same
has, to a considerable extent, been foiled and no
efficient action has been had in the preinises ;
therefore,
Be it Resolved, That a committee of five be
appointed to investigate the facts in regard to
said abuses, and to report the same to this
House, together with the names of any persons,
if such there be, from whom the State should
be reimbursed the moneys thus fraudulently
obtained ; and that the Governor and heads of
the respective departments be respectively re
quested to furnish said committee with any
information or documents in their possession or
control relating to said matters ; and that the
committee have power to send for persons and
Papers.
After some debate, Mr. WILDEY submitted
an amendment restricting the expenses of the
committee conducting the investigation to the
sum of five hundred dollars, which was agreed
to ;
And the question recurring on the substitute
as amended, it was agreed to as follows :
YEAS—Messrs. Abbott, Armstrong, Barron,
Bigham, Boileau, Brown, (Mercer,) Brown,
(Northumberland,) Busbee, Caldwell, Cessna,
Chatham, Cochran, Cowan, Craig, Crane, Del
lone, Divins, Donley, (Greene,) Donnelly,
(Philadelphia,) Duffield, Fox, Freeland, Gam
ble, Gaskill, Graham, Greenbank, Gross, Hall,
Happer,Hess, Hoffer, Hoover, Hopkins, (Phila.)
Hopkins, (Washington,) Hutchraan, Josephs,
Kenneday, Kline, Labar, Lichtenwallner,
McClellan McCoy, M'Culloch, M'Atakin,Moore,
[flyers, Neiman, Peters, Potteiger, Quigle
Rex, Rhoads,Ross, (Mifflin,) Ryon, Shrock, Set\
lets, Shannon, Smith, (Philadelphia,) Tate,
Tutton, Wakefield, Weidner, Wildey, Wimley,
Wolf and Rowe—Speaker-67.
NAYS —Messrs. Alexander, Bates, Beaver,
Blanchard, Bliss, Dennis, Dougherty, Elliot,
Grant, Henry, Lehman, EP.lllanus, Pershing,
Ritter, Scott, Smith, (Chester,) Strang, Tracy,
Worley and Ziegler-20.
The original resolution as amended, was
agreed to.
ALLEGED LPAGSLATIVE CORRUPTION
A motion was made by Mr. CESSNA, that
the House proceed to the consideration of the
resolution of Mr. HorKras, relative to an in
vestigation into alleged improper influences.
ALLOTMENT OF THE STATE PRINTING
The hour of 12 o'clock, ts., having arrived,
the members of the Senate were introduced,
for the purpose of proceeding in joint conven
tion with the members of the House, to open
the bids and allot the public printing for the
next three years.
The SPEAKER of the Senate occupied the
chair as president of the convention.
Mr. HEISTAND moved that the convention
adjourn until 12 o'clock, it., on the twenty
fifth of next February.
Mr. SCOTT submitted a point of order where
the motion of Mr. HEISTAND was M. order,
which the President of the convention declared
was not well taken.
The questiou of order was debated for some
time, when
The motion of Mr. "FITINTAND was withdrawn.
The Speakers of the two houses, as provided
by law, then proceeded to open the bills, which
were announced as follows:
Jacob Baab,
Geo. Bergner,
A. B. Hamilton,
Theo. Fenn,
J. H. Wells & Co., 66
The President announced that the of
Messrs. J. H. Wells Sr. Co. was the lowest re
ceived, but the securities presented by them not
being satisfactory to the Speakers, the bid of
Jacob Baab was announced as the next lowest.
Mr. Baab, not being present to execute the bond
provided for by law, the bid of Theopolis Fenn
was announced as being the next lowest.
Pending the call for the appearance of the bid
der with his securities,
Mr. HOPKINS moved that the Convention
adjourn to meet on the 11th of February at 12
o'clock M. He subsequently accepted an amend
ment offered by Mr. HIES SD to substitute the
25 of February; and after considerable discus
sion the motion, as modified, was agreed to.
The Convention then adjourned.
After the Senators had retired the House
also Adjourned.
GOOD MANAGEMENT.—The wife surrounded
with a large family, dependent upon the limited
earnings of the husband, at a time like this
when every article of consumption through the
internal convulsion of our country, have ad
vanced in prices, and where labor generally
has not met with corresponding re
muneration, is taxed with no little manage
ment, to procure with the same amount of
money the necessaries of life, that was readily
obtained under the former low prices. Under
this state of things, Urich & Bowman have
determined to close out their stock of Dry
Goods on hand at a very small advance on old
prim.
2t
NOTION ! BARGAINS BARGAINS ! !—Gentlemen
now is the time to have a good fitting Shirt
made to measure or from sample. lam now
making a good shirt for $1 25 equal to any oth
er now in the market for $1 75. All work
guaranteed to fit and to give entire satisfaction
to the wearer. Always on hand a large assort
ment of Ladies' and Gentlemans' Furnishing
Goods at the old prices; also a large lot of A 1.
Irish Linens at the old prices. If you want a
bargain or a good fitting under garment, just
go to James A. Lynn, Manufacturer, No. 12,
Market street, next to Hummel & Killinger's
grocery store, Harrisburg, Pa., where he is
selling without regard to cost or the advance of
goods.
glistttiantous
To Volunteer Officers
UNITED STATES lIESTEEING AND
DISBUEEING OFTICE,
Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 20, 1862.
By direction of the War Department, the
following is published for the information of
volunteer officers ia command of organizations
yet incomplete, in the State of Pennsylvania :
The only camp of rendezvous in this State,
now officially recognized, is Camp Curtin, near
Harrisburg.
All incomplete companies or regiments now
organizing at other points will be removed,
without delay, to Camp Curtin.
From and after the Ist day of February,
1862, bills fur the board and lodging of troops
at points other than Camp Curtin will not be
paid for a period longer than ten days.
The attention of volunteer officers is called
to the long time which is suffered to elapse be
tween the enrollment of their men and their
appearance before the mustering officer. Here
after men must be brought to be mustered into
the United States service within five days of
the time of their arrival in the crop of ren
dezvous, or within fifteen days of the time of
their enrollment.
RICHARD I. DODGE,
Captain Eighth luttntry,
diw Mustering and Disbursing Officer
THEO F. kiCHEFFER,
BOOK AND JOB PRINTER,
NO. 18, MARKET STREET,
Particular attention paid to Printing, Ruling and
Rinsing of Railroad Blanks, Manifests, i'oncies, Cheeks,
Drafts. &s. CARDS printed at $3, $3, $l, and $5 per
tnousand in elegant et, le. e2O
A GRAND SOIREE
Will be given at BRANT'S HALL on THURS
DAY Evening, Jau. 30, 1862, by the German
citizens.
TICKETS - - - - $1 00
FLOOR MANAGE B.
Beuj. G. Peters, I). J. Unger,
Wm. Mc tzga.r, David Herr,
Philip Linn
WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALER
in Confectionary, Foreign and Doinestio Fruit.—
Figs, Dates, Prunes, RAJAHS and Nuts of all kinds.—
Fresh and i=al tFi3h , Soap, Candles, Vinegar, Spices, To.
banni, &ears and Country Produce in general, at the
corner of Third and Walnut streets.
oet2S-dbru JOHN WISE.
PORT F OLIOS—WRIT 1 IsTO D MKS.
AN entire new assortment of these useful ar
tides just opened at
BERGNER'S Cheap Bookstore,
CROSS & BLA.I.IIiWELL'6 Celebrated
PICKLES, SAUCES, PtLESEKVE.F., Stl„ iec. A large
supply of the above, embracing every variety, Just re
oeivutl and for sale by
jlO WM. DOCK, Jr., Jr Co.
NEW Fruits, Currents, raisins, Citron
and Lemons, at the new Wholesale and Retail, Oro.
cery and Provision Store, corner Front and Market
street, Harrisbarg;Pa.
NICHOLS & BOWMAN.
'(;"RE3H Lemons, Apples, Cranberries,
for sale by NICHOLS St BOWMAN,
j2I corner Front and Market street,
VALENTINES.—Just opened a fine as
sortment of Valentines at very low pri ces .
20 SCREFFER'S BUOY STORE.
Fl
BAN
Admission, 2:5 cents
Orchestra Chairs, 50 cents
Seats in Private Boxes, 75 cents.
Entire Box, $5.00.
Doors open 61 o'clock ; Commence at 7/ o'clock.
GROTTO MUSIC HALL!
CROWDED HOUSES NIGHTLY 1
Hundreds Unable to Obtain Admission
The greatest array of Talent ever appearing
in the CAPITAL of the KEYSTONE STATE.
EVERY EVENING ! EVERY EVENING 1 1
Composed of MALE and FEMALE ARTISTS,
each one being a STAR in their Profession.
Ole Bull Dick Myers, Violinist.
Admission - - 10 and 15 cents.
Doorsopen fi o'clock. Commences at o'clock.
FRED. AIMS,
Proprietors.
OrPositively no Boys admitted.
621 per cent=
41 "
161-16 "
61 "
BOOTS AND SHOES,
BUFFALO AND GUM OVER SHOES,
TRUNKS AND CARPEL' BAGS.
AT THE OLD STAND corner of the &ley, next to the
Court douse, Market street, Harrisburg, Pa.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore bestowsd upon
the late firm of A. Hummel & Co., we trust by strict at
tention to business, and by seeping a welisinhoceo STOCK
OF GOOD 3 to merit a con bananas of the same
[lease call and examine our STOCK and PRIM before
buying elsewhere. .
jauil-lyd A .iIUSISIEL
Goods are purchased direct from he maeufactures for
cash enabling them to sell very low.
JUST OPENED!
A FINE LOT OF SUPERIOR
I
ch f i r r o e. m A o u tr e
MA t plo y f ea G rs o o o ld d o T f b y a o c w c . o . ,
manufacture.
lot of choice Chewing and Smoking fooacco, Pipes, Snuff
and a large variety of ¢her emotes constantly on nen .1
tor sale wholesale and retail. Thankiul for former pat
ronage, I hope by strict attention tl biIiiIHISS to receive a
liberal share of the trade.
A Lino Smoking Room attached, where customcri may
lay back and test my Saga's and Tooacco
Don't forget the window with the Snip in it.; that at the
place to buy your 'Tobacco and cars, North Market
Square, abort, Market street, H irrntuueg.
Dec. 4, 1861 --dam WM. WYKOFF.
rpHE commodious BTORN ROOM on
Market Square, next door to the "Jones' House,"
(Coverly's Hotel,) occupied duriog the last eight or nine
years as &Jewelry and Watch making establishment, &o
ALSO—Several DWELLING HLUSES in the vicioni ty
of the Capitol, some or them having stabling, smoke
uouse, hous., Sm., and vacant lots attaehei.
possession given the first in April next
LELA& C. RAWL
Harrisburg, Jan. 9, 1862. —P-dim
FOR SALE.
Avaluable Two Stray double frame
Dwelling Houee and Lot of ground, situated on the
corner of North street and East Avenue, 30 feet on North
street and 110 feet deep, two basement kitchens, two cel
lar, and eleven rooms, also a never failing spring of wa
ter. The building Is well calculated fora store or hotel.
Terms reasonable. Enquire or W. BARR,
jan4 City Auctioneer.
SPECIFIC HOMCEPATHIC
REMEDIES!
VVE have received a fresh stock of these
valuable remedies—suitable for all manner of
disease —for Hat of Specific Remedies see Almanac for
1862.
In singly boxes, with directints, ler 25 cis. and 50 cts
In case of six boxes with boos of directions $1 00.
In ca.so of fifteen boxes with boos of directions $2 00.
In case of twenty large vials with boon of directions
$4 00
In ease of " " " " " " $5 00
We are uow prepared to till case vials of any of t h e
Remedial from No. 1 to 20, awl to furnish Humphreys'
Rome iiea as customers ma: desire.
POND'S IX.Ttte..l OF Hi.9s. ,IEI.IB, or Feeetable
Pain Destroyer, preJarei by F. Humphreys, M. D., can
be purchased by wholesale or I etail at
BELLES'S Drug and. Fancy store,
321 91. Market street,
COAL I COAL ! ! Ooxl. I. 1 1
TidHK undersigned would inform the con
sumers of Coal hat he. is now prepared to furnish
from uade - cover perfectly dry and clean in all
winds of weather
Lykens Valley Broken Coal
Large egg "
i. , Small egg ,` •
IC ° Nut 404
Pittston Lump Coal. ..
. -
Au. 1
ci 2
CC CC 3 CC
CC 0 4 C.
CC al 5 C t
Lorberry. Broad Top and Allegheny, also Hickory and
Pine Wood h. BYERS.
Harrisburg, Jan 7, 1.8 ,, 2 -dim*
NO excuse for having Boots and Shoes
not blackened. Blaceing that will give a polish on
wet or greasy boots. Just the thing for ,ho times, when
every one caneot afford two or three pairs of shoes or
boots. Call and manna, at
NICHOLS & BOWMAN'S,
j2l corner Front and Market streets.
FOR SALE CELEA_P.-A. TWO
STONY FRAME HOUSE, 12%1E50 leet
situated on Gra d street, in the rear of the 91# f
Reservoir. Fcr further particulars apply on I I
the premises to
Fred. Heel-ruled
TO FAMERS.
STS ! OATS 1 I Cash paid fur Oats
n
by JAMESM. wessix,a.
YOUNG MEN desiring to serve in an
Icfant.y itegiment, whotn will likely be sent
South, would do well to apply t, the undersigned, who
has authority to rake a company.
j2t-dlw J. WESLEY AWL.
ITAY 1 HAY !---50 tons superior baled
gay, for esle wholesale and retail uy
JAMES M. WHEELER.
CHEAP SUGARS I—Call at
Nicao:.s is BOWMAN,
it 6 corner N root and arliet streets
LIXTRA FAMILY FLOUR iu fourth and
AU ball bbl. sacks, also, wholesale and retail at Oka
Now Groe,ery and VllO4BlOO Suore, front and M aka st d „
NICHOL- & HOWN't
ALMANACS I ALMANACS I
BDEAR'S GERMAN AND ENGLISH AL
HANACS in every quality can ba had at
BERGNER'S CHEAP BOOKSTORE.
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 1
F you want to get suitable BOORS for your
T
Children, go to
BONER'S CHEAP BOOESTORE.
Iting ilfart
•
\\\\\„.„. Presses, we are proper.
ViIIINTING of every descrir.
\
soy other establish.
'rue. Eight
PM
This Evening--THE MUMMY.
WALNUT BELOW THIRD STREET
A. El U IVI MEI,,
DEALER IN
FOR RENT
EUMPHRE r s'
i7_ , OMETHING NEW
-'oUPE.
E. M. MAJJIK