littshrgit guttk .041L7 M0111 , 11:NO, FEL 24, 1862. CITY AP.FAIR& _111111,071701.41. PAM 01 THE CM'. - KJnotOLOGICIAL 01111tiVATIONII for the Goistte, try , G. - B. Bbaw, Optician, 55 tireettod daily : IN SIM IN mu - - 40 40 00 40 20 4-10 9 o'clock, a. tr. 6..0 t. Y. 'Harogret6r, - - . Waehingtoa,e Birthday and the =.l7atiila Victories... Grand .Celebrita lion ; Nees Meeting ' , Illumination, -• Torchlight Procession, etc. Thy reletation of Washington's birthday • > in 0011neettiOn'With the late victories achieved by, . , our army sannavy, was of the most _ ode' and imposing character, and the occasion . will long be remembered by the citizen, of . • , Pittebirgli, Allegheny and vicinity. • • • !rg rillur • day ; was quite pleasant...the atmo spheie being mild and spring-like—but there was enough of mud to render street promena ding -rather disagreeable, and the lowering cli - uds kept the weather-wise in constant ap prehension of a shower. Notwithstanding ‘there were everywhere visible the most active preparations for the anticipated celebration, and all seemed diteririned to do honor to the • tandrof7 of the "Father of his Country." ftlxeCnOOLS. PUblietheols of the two Cities and vi ;laity certain ly deserve 'great credit for the iptrited and patriOtiomannor in Which they ban "celebrated the birthday of the immortal Weshiegton. The - l - programme previonsly . agreed uprn. - wetearried out fully, and the atomises ware eiveryWhire attended by over - flowing audiehaes of-ch ildren and parenti., • The teaches and 'p' of the Hint. Sec .. end and. Fourth Wards met in the Fourth Ward-Public School Hone., where Washing. ton's Farewell - Addrear was read in a highly pteasing` manner Wm. F. Johnston, followed by other apprepriate °forelegs. The teachers and. scholars of the Third, Fifth. and Ninth Wards, and Central High School, met in the Third Ward School Home, at tin o'clock. The piece was densely crowd . id. The exercises were opened ieith prayer by- Rev. Dr. Reed, after which Dr. James • . Pressley read - 'Washington's Address in 4-11, clear, full and eloquent voice. Dr. J. Douglas delivered a 'brief though excelleat address on • ther"Charenter Iffashington," which was well received by the The proceed ing' were enlivened with patriotic songs, sung by the! pupils under the direction of Prof. Stsatett, andthe schools were dismissed with the benediction by one td the clergymen. • The Sixth, , Seventh and Eighth Ward :Wheals met atter, o'clock, in the Sixth Pres byterian chinch, whereLthie exercises opened With dinging by the pupils. The Addiese was , reed in • a pleasing and masterly manner by Prof. W. F. Raton, followed with appropriate songs liy.ther children. ! Prof. Raton also read the beautiful and patriotic poem of T. Buchan.l. an . Reed,:ilsq., entitled "Our Country's De: I fenders.' This poem eras read by Mr. Mur doch;on Thursday evening last, and so pleased I • Prof. Eaton that he requested a copy of it, wlileh was kindly given him by Mr. Murdoch. It has: not yet appeared Lin print, and Mr. Eaton his been induced to read it more than Were shier, he received the copy. The schooli of Allegheny and Manchester . • ' Motet their respective school houses-at nine o'clock, and after forming under the-direction of their teachers, marched to the railroad depot on Federal street, concentrating on the • venous platform in overwhelming numbers. ' Jas. L. Graham , introduced Dr. Prenly, who-opened with prayer. Singing,. "Hail Columbia," by Prof. Slack and Sehools. Hon. Jiro. M. Kirkpatrick made a few introductory remarks, and read p ortions of "Washington' ■ Fennell Address, after which Prof. Sleek Intradaced!‘Bad, - White and Rule," followed itymmaio by bead, and benediction by lieu. James Robinson, of South Common M. E. chureh. •We looked in on the celebration ,and heard the multitudinous voices of youthful singers follow Prof. Slack in the performance of "Hail Glancing. Columbia " ' round the enclo awe, we found the platforms and the whole space from thence to the palisade &length* ' Wendt Vomnr6n, well filled with "a crowd of perionnerseked spectators—for as no sepera. don had been attempted, the erchestra was here, there, and everywhere, mingled and Went with the mho's assembly. The sloping ground outside the enclosure, extending from the palisades to the opposite housee, and the hoeseathemselvel, at every door and window, formed the galleries and boxes, whence eager feces, radiant - with patriotic excitement, • looked down upon the busy scene below. . And. a busy, stirring scene there was:— everybody was making a stir: "Little lest pattering, Mule bulges clattering." 'Ulf we began to fear that Mi. Kirkpatrick would-give up the programme in despair. Not 'so, however. Whether in hope or despair, he began_ at length. But thongh.we say he be gan and presum e that with most distinct ar - deletion amt. - unimpeachable accuracy the Farewell Address of Washington was pro nounced—not one syllable of it was audible where We had found standing room. The lire pm - 44101 e juvenile democracy never once took a listening attitude, however sippealed to by Mr. Shmk's waving baton That symbol had doubtless been _potent to sway them to the humor:of "Yankee Doodle," or. seen to' lift them op to the enthusiasm of grander and graver -vocal effort, in "Hail Columbia," or "The Star Spangled Banner,"—but it waved in vain for salami to hear what young hearts ceold'not lit feel, nor young' heads well tut -derstand---the solemn warnings and • wise teachings of the immortal Washington.. • - With-these reflections and recollections of "that bright unclouded, 'sunny age," which, ""twee 'riy - golden years ago" realised all th po e t's meaning, who says *.lareaschildlah days, that were as tong Aheellei7 der' are now!" '• . axiricatedwe our ourselves tram that jubi lant, Mough not very attentive; a tulimm— too young, forthe present, to Ne wise heads, disposed to serious nods of gums approval, upon their shoulders. '• • The Committee of kriangetnenti, Jas. L. Graham, Hon. Simon Dna; Jas. Park, Jr. and Saud. Biddle, beg to retain thanks to f / . • Pt. W. & C.-Railroad Co., through Mr.. A. ' Bradley, for their courtesy in furnishing the free nee c; their platform. - • rick VASS ItenTIXO. At three o'clock in the afternoon the doors of Concert Hall were thrown open, and the national aim. discoursed' by a splendid - brass baud, seen *Weeded a large audience of la dle, aid gentlemen. The hall was not "jam med," as no boys were permitted to enter, and It was remarked that the persons present represented the more intelligent and, relined Major Hunter In • few_ appropriate re marks, announce d the °Meets or the meeting, einOnanahei by the Committee of Arrange ment', m follows : -President; Wm. F. Johnston; Vice kraal - deem, Wm. Wilkias,A. W. Loomis, Charles Shafer Wilson McCandless; B. C. Sawyer - Sr. - ; J. Birmingham; D. N. White, James P. Barr, David Robinson, Samuel McKee, Wm.. Begeley," Ed. R. Stowe, Harvey . Childs; See , Mader, W. M. Hartsell , /1.11. Smith, Wm; Militia, D. O'Neill, Wm. H. Moody. • -1 / 5 .- taction, the nomination . ' were =Mini- Mensir'sgoted to. • ' • . ' •'' RI-Governor Johnston, on taking the chair; delivered a neat and sppropriatespoech, touoh ing the charicter of Washington, and. allsol ing to the remarkableTamonitions, political and moral, contained in his Farewell ' Address, which was about to be read in the bearing of the indium: • - . - Bon, .Thooms.M. tore, wax then intro duced by the 'President, and after stating the disetindTtb. occasion ef the • delivery of . the Farewell Addreir, proceeded to read It In a calm, unimpassioned manner, and In keeping with the gravity and - dignity of tim.subjeet master. -'The delivery. was clear and distinct, iiiuttho'itudisseis (with rare exception') lis -liked Yititeloie stsation until the closeiwiten Any Umata . tdd, their appreciation by hearty -441= 1L tine band had played a attiring air, -Fret. reed "t/er Oiontry's De • BriarairP. - In. -unpublished poem by T. Bu alta La ..tadi'_Esq, a._eopy of which* he. ob, Mlced faiM.r. Murdoch; the actor. The nee..',olmmeallidted_ loud: applause, and was f p y alotherlonl-itining tuna from: Entefferrelinn closed with ' prayer by Itriv. Xer'..Eireseet the Episcopal Church—snd appropriate touchingpetition ; 1044 laareekritaynlNs. uttered fewrtr words, ..Thailedepthea 4 4 0 = 4 4, the band Ilo7' f in6uYanT<NDoesner as utel ar rs.6. lags passed into thwir,stmEt- .or the day closed with the wuethlS, and Rom that hour until dark the °aim:sanity was all agog in reference to the illaudnation and torchlight proeession. There was a great demand for flags, torches, .etandles,, fireworks, eta., and when the shades 'emoting began to close upon the "smoky city," hundreds and thousands of lights Were displayed, In every conceivable manner. We might ill a column in particularising, but suf fice it to say that the illumination was general in the business portions of both cities, and reflected credit upon the spirit and patriotism of the people. - The display along Fifth, Wood, Market, St. Clair, Penn, Liberty and Smithfield streets was very brilliant, and in some instances ox ceedlagly attractive. The -Custom House and Post-Office were pe the most attrrative owing to the size and rof the building. It was glit tering with lights in every story, and on both fronts; and was beautifully decorated with il luminated Sags—while from the roof hissing 'rackets and glaring fire-balls were ever and anon ascending. The newspaper 'elites 'were also Worthy of venial mention.. "The Pew wan brilliantly il luminated from otellar-to garret" and the chant ing house window displayed a mammoth : "TA. Obertiudiou deft It: TA, Union At It War." The Dispatch and Chronicle buildings were also handsomely Illuminated— and from the former was suspended by the neck au effigi; with the label--" Floyd, the Can Thief." • The assetie building was Illuminated throughout, and in front was the motto_: " ifashiazoo—the Alger of hie Comity." Re, White and Bins lights were displayed from the roof, when there was also a creditable exhibi llon DIM* works. Indeed, all the offices con slimed a-. i i),ovrer of powder," and a reveler bombard:neat. wu keptup between the CAroa iclsand:Dispatch boys, and those on the Ga rear and Custom House roofs, which attracted an immense crowd. •• • . , Time and 'Taco would fail us did we at tempt to deseribo the displays'at City Hall, at Concert Hall,:the various hotels, business heitsea, and private residenc7"s in many of whibh costly gas fixtures had been fitted up specially for this-occasion, and the national colore and appropriate mottoes were exhibited in, elegant and pleasing variety. In Allegheny the illumination was highly creditable, particularly op Fedora and Ohio streets, The post-office displayed a conspic uous banner, with the name* of the various post-offload - established in rebeldom by the army of the United States. WO would be pleased to note other striking features, but must forbear. xar PROCILSBION. The torchlight procession, by the firemen, formed a most attraetive feature of the even ing. At seven o'clock nearly every bell in the city commenced to ring, and for fifteen minutes the merry peals were heard through out both cities, and was the signal for a "for ward movement," We need not describe the assembling of the different companies. The programme was literally adhered to, and after the procession bad been formed it , began to move over the prescribed route, in the follow ing order Columbia Hose Company, Allegheny, as the guest of the Eagle; Eagle, Steamer; Al legheny, hand apparatus ; Duquesne, Steam er • Neptune hand apparatus ; Niagara, Steamer; Vigilant, Steamer; Good Intent, Independence and Relief, hand engines. The companies ware under the charge of their several officers while the procession_ moved under the dire ction of the Chief-Engi neer of the Fire Department, , Dr. A. G. Mc- Candless., and his Assistants, mounted. The firemen wore the regular uniform of the ser vice, and their apparatiii were decorated with Gags, tri-colored lights, mottoes, etc. The mon nearly all carried-torches and all along the route there was a most brilliant and un interrupted display of Sr. works. The steam ers presented a molt beautiful appearance, and on the whole the procession Ins a grand success. It was noted that the turn out of the members was not so large as in former days, but the lack of numbers was end-ital.& to the firemen, since nearly one-half of them have enlisted for the wart It may be proper here to add that when the procession reached the corner. of Penn and Wayne streets, the anticipated rain began to fall, and the route was cut short by passing up Penn to Hand, down Hand to Liberty, and down Liberty to the plate of beginning. SRL CROWD. Our report would br imperfect. did we not notice the immense crowds of ladles and gen, Osman which thronspri the isiineipal streets. - .Fifth itrietoisiihsg the' early part of "the evening, was absolutely impassible, unless the side-walks were abandoned, and that was no easy_task once you get - into . the jam . . Many ludicrous scenes were withesied, and many Ladies were made to occupy less space than was either customary or pleasant. Old ladies and young ladies, &triad's, and eclair ladies were squeezed as they may never be squeezed again—squeezed by white men, squeezed by black men,. squeezed by old men, squeezed by young men—and yet the ladies took the squeezing in the most good-natured manner imaginable. They knew the men could'nt helpit, and wOuld'ut help it much if they could! Then the mull=vrhat plunging and splattering—what draggling end drabbling I All this, howisier, was endurable until the rain came on, which happened between eight and nine o'clock. A smirt - shower caught - thousands on thousands without "a umberel," and what regrets about spoiled bonnets` and ribbons—what laments over be draggled dresses and saturated gaiters! Many • chamber, that blessed anniversary night, exhibited a sorry collection of "female fixins" laid - aside for "repairs," and for the wash-tub. Goma tuna. lx INrut um Was a very unhappy transition from tho heights of pleasure to the depths of ditcoin fort. But "eickLis Rte.". •That it did'nt rain sooner was a subject of universal thanksgiv ing, and served to mitigate the evil. No body was drowned, so far as we Gould learn, and all reached home with ample cause to re collect the grand celebration of the22d of Feb ruary, 1862. ' • Murdprous Assaults. . „ , , '.onisriday night,about twelve o'clock, John Kane, residing in the Fourth Ward, Alleghe ny, was streak on the left side of the head, near the temple, with - a weapon in the hands of John L. Dawes, (as he alleges,) which came near terminating his life. Kane states that be had been Addling at a ball, and being hungry entered Dawes tavern, on Immxock street, to get some oysters. He had not been on very good term; with Dawes, and was at tacked immediately on entering. He started for home, bat lest be would alarm his-wife be went several squares fnrther to the house of a friend. He had some difficulty in- waking them up, and when they retched him' be was lying almost insensible from loss of blood: Dr. goings summoned, and found bat the temporal i?tety had been severed. He stated' also that Kane -would • have died in a few minute. longer. Dawes' was arrested by. Mayor Drum's pollee, and gave bait •to an swer. He denies having used any . weapon on Mine, and states thit he simply pushed him out of the door. • . On Saturday night a desperate fight occur red at the house of Mrs. Cirlman, a low dentin' Mutton' alley, In the melee Mts. 'Maoism streak Mrs. ILwigati'oner the head witlia, heavy Instnuitent and Inflicted injuries which, may proms fatal. The injured woman was sent to the-hospital, And her assatlantwas. committed to jell. • ' Destructive Fire on Liberty Street. ' List night; abo'nt half past- nine o'clock, An broke - on* in the rectifying distillery of M. MeNbikle; on Liberty. 'street,' opposite - 'the head of Sinithlield. The denies spread rapidly, and the building,With a large stock of liquor,, waitotilly',,deitrOjed. The dames communicated. to .the grocery sad liquor store of Li Purcell, which was also emnpletely - destroyed. - • The wholesale grooery skin of Megan. She maker d: Lang was badly demigod in the upper stories, and .tha stook - was seriously injured. The foundry warehouse of Messrs. Allen, 'MoConitiok' ‘136:, was also Wired in 1 the upper_stodee,And the, wareroom - deluged with water. . _ _The stores of Messrs. _Knox k Parker, on ;the east of thine balldinp, and, Messrs. Kirk :Week Co.i On Ad west, were saved after ^,the most detmininsd said vigorous efforts of s the firemen, whn„lreie present 'ln full force.—: the four-ilteanient, MOIL bj.thaltand app a ra. !tus, pouring immensovolumes of water on the Lama, and prermting a general conflagration. We are unable to glee' the losses and in. : 110111100 correctly in this morning's issue. Doers in win colored in named . Levi Barer, a:tailed an d oommitted by Mayor, Sawyer, for denakenneu, died in the Jell Jr , torley, of 011111111111 MORI.• Re :molded in tile 1812 th wardpiail brt bon' drinking t.nlblp foryeere.' t7 l ,a . „A : 1,.ii, 4 , . . Suicide of Kt Modes llfelaac~ol fiis a iy, For 'errors' days put it has been generally known throughout the city that Mr. Charles Hipner, variety and tfimining . mind:ant, of Market street, had attempted to commit eni elde by shooting himself through the breast with a revolver, and that he was lying in a; critical condition at the St. Charles hotel, where he boarded. The 'painful aircumstan eta which led to the rash act, and the hope . that he would reviver from his wound, indu ced the press not to make the matter public, but he expired at two o'clock orr Sunday morning, and with the announcement of his death it is proper that the facts be given. Mr. (limier was a young man of fine busi ness qualifications, was succeeding well in life, and was very popular among his ac quaintances. He was exceedingly ardent in his temperament, however, and having be come attached to a daughter of a well-known business man, residing near the city, he press ed his snit with all the ardor of his nature, and finally gained the promise of her band. His courtship developed things not at all pleasant to her, such as an exceeding jealousy in regard to ether young men of her acquaint ance, not growing oat of the• slightest impro priety or coldness on her part, but from the peculiar formation of his mind, which grad- L nally developed itself in monomania. In this painful situation matters continued for months, until he-became rude and threaten ing towards her intimating that if he could not have her ba nd in marriage he would 'de stroy himself. - tinder these distressing cll.- crunsttneee the young lady naturally hesita ted about consummating the marriage,Setioh .only served to agitate him the more. Early last week he procuredapair of horses and a buggy, at a livery stable in this city, and went out to Zellenople, Butler county, where he was raised, and where he has friends residing. Here he acted most strangely, ar ranginglis private papers, and even selecting the spot where he desired to be buried I While returning, he broke the tongue of his buggy, abandoned it on the road, and cane to the city riding one of the horses and leading the other. He arrived here on Wednesday, and upon inquiry learned that his betrothed would be in the city that evening. He viiiited the Pennsylvania. Railroad depot, and upon the arrival of the Accommodation train had an. interview with the young lady and her mother, whom hel — ff - comp:flied to the helm of a family connection of hers. He was very much exci ted, and evidently laboring ander great-men tal depression. He was solicited to accompany the lady and her mother to Jas., Bktr. hint-• doch'e reading, but declined, and in sisted upon their being married then and there, intimating that If she refused he would dest roy himself. Of course she shrunk- horrified from such a proposition, andesesped from his premiee by a subterfuge, fearing violence at his hands. /dr. Oipner soon after visited his store, and in the presence of his brother and the clerk took off hie coat and-vest, passed his watch to his brother, remarking, "here is something to remember meby," and going behind the coun ter deliberately drew a revolver and placed it over his heart. In an instant his hand was struck away from his breast, by the clerk, but the trigger had been pulled, andtthe ball en tered his arm. Determined on eelf-destruo tion, be fired again before he could be pre vented, the ball entering the left breast near the nipple, and penetrating the lung. He was conveyed to the hotel, where be lingered in great pain until Sinday morning, when he expired. We need not dwell further upon this terri ble tragedy, which hu'plunged the young lady In deep distress, and has caused intense pain to the friends of both parties. Being entirely guilder - a, the unfertenate girl receives the heart-felt sympathy.of all, yet she cannot but realise the keenest anguish of mind: The funeral announcement - will be-found in another column. THE DEATH OP GASIWOOD—VERDICT OP TEE JITIIT.—A pow mortem examination wax yes terday held upon the body of C. Garwood, the Indiana drover, who died in the hospital a few days since, having been found at the rail rolkd depot in a dying -condition. The physi cian, Dr. Reiter, ascertained that the men's death was caused by a concretion in the gall bladder, which produced severe colic. The concretion, or gall-stone, was removed, and wax fully as large as a walnut. It prevented the secretion of gall almost entirely. The jury found a verdict of "death from natural osusee.-" FROM -BATUMI% BYRillifi- GAZETTE Verdict in the Case of Fitzsimmons vs. Wallace. The case of D. Fitzsimmons and John Fitz simmons vs. W. P.-Baum, Administrator of the estate of Thomas Wallace, deceased, was brought to a close this morning—having been on trial for eight_days. The jury received • their charge on Friday afternoon. • The following special verdict was randereth In this case the jury say that they find for the plaintiff, and amaze the amount of tho principal and interest of the mortgage debt unpaid, on the hypothesis that the mortgage was not given to secure the payment of a loan of money at a rate of interest exceeding that established by law, at the sum of $42,682 47. But the jury farther find that, in point of faet, the mortgage sued on wan given to secure the p ayment of a loan of money at a rate ex ceeding that established by law, and that de ducting such excess from the said mortgage debt, the amount of the principal and Interest of said mortgage debt actually_unpaid is the sum of $25 1 799 24. And the jury farther find that the plaintiffs under the terms and stipulations of the said mortgage, are entitled to the further sum of 5 per centaur attorney?' commission, on so much of the principal and interest of tho mortgage debt as may now be due and unpaid, and .5 per contact on the remaining install ments as the same shall become due and pay able if not paid at maturity. The Court to enter judgment for either of the said amounts found by the jury, viz : for the sum of $42,682 47, first above found ae aforesaid, or for the sum of $25,799 24, last above found as aforesaid, as the Court may determine the law to be on the reserved ques tions, together with 5 per centaur attorney's Minnisiesion thereon, as found by the jury, as aforesaid. Exrtosiox or sar Om Tiorx.—,A large oil tank, attached to the refinery of Messrs. McCormick A Co:, at the mouth of Butcher's Bun; in Allegheny, exploded atan early hour this morning,,withireat violence. A portion of it' pissed through the reef, and a- laboring man, whose, name we were unable to learn, who wes standing near the tank. was severely though not dangerously injured. We were unable to learn the cause of the accident further than that it was caused. by an seal , ' dent. ..r)dutT/1 FROM APOPLEZT.—Coroner McClung to-day held an inquest upon the body of Charles McMeekin, who died in an apoplectic fit at the warehouse of Wm. hicCutcheon, wholesale grocer, Liberty Street. - The de ceased was about twenty-three years of age, was a single man, and had been employed as warehousman by Mr. fdeCutehoon. The jury found s yerdiet in accordance with the facts. SPECIAL NOTICES. Ax Rtzasyr t740r91110 Efirsausurewr.— Onto of the beet Phteei within the range of our knowledge to purchase clothing, or furnishing goods; is the establlahrdeat of:Messes. W. Ide ate & Co., corner of -Federal street and the Diamond, Allegheny. They. never fail to ren- . der satisfaction to those who favor them with a call, and will cell at very reasonable prices. Remember the 'malty, . earner of Federal street and the Diamond, 'Allegheny. . Vie. Homiest, Carps . am ad Johan-, Job bing- Shop Virgin alley, between - Smithfield 'street ands Cherry alley. - Ail kinds of. House Sepairbig don* on shott:Eotioe end in work -nunlike manner. Charges moderate. Leave /oar 0rd5ra..74.11 . orders promptly attended ; to. t Wear an amount 4of ggcso l l g and du n s. among the volunteers would be prevented by the free. tme ofltellewsre Pills and °int -meat. Jot% wounds, sores, and marry the :Ointment - is 'cortithi Mite ;`and -for - bowel. com Plaints, fevers, small pozkle. i : the pills Are the bast medicine in the world: Only: 25, mggier. boa or pot: • —2-21 , WOMIT or Briom-Banerio.—Barker Co., 59 . Market 'street, - .continue their:great . sale of Drj GOO& af less 'Olri prices for rooltlands, daring the - progress of iiiteritiogut. Any one In ,porsuit of Dry.Goode should see_ their stook, which Is very tarp ind Oohs*: • • viriirsinnaiut will be talcsm at Heirs it* kleirc twonie all, Fifti West, aityl vikubes damp, 114).4541,14berty ak*s ilttalitri . ors igt. eNtgr the tit! .:) t • Atilt ..; ve..3 . 1 (.1...11 0 THE LATEST NEWS mr.GRApx. lIIYIITH CONGREBB-FLIST BUSION. . . Wasurtiwiort, Feb. 22, 1882. At 12 o'clock the Speaker called the House to order, when the journal of yesterday . was read. At tbe request of the Speaker the meta bars proceeded to occupy seats on the left of the, hall, leaving the three front circles for the ilk vited guests.' . Mr. Blair, of Mo., made an ineffeetnal cog potion that ladies in the lobbies be admitted to unoccupied spaces ow the floor. The Speaker requested those in the galle ries to preserve order, saying, that if the de corum be violated, it would became his disa greeable duty to have them cleared. Mr. Crittenden, of 4., said that the joint resolution relative to the celebration, did not contemplate the presentation of flags, and he therefore moved that thtt be omitted as a part of the ceremonies. Mr. Lovejohof Illinois. supposed from the general tenor of Mr. Crittenden's remarks heretofore, that he woul.l not'oppose what any military man desired, and-this flag presenta tion had been arranged by the War Depart ment. Mi. Dawes, of MIMI, inquired how the flags could bepresented If Canvass will not take them. He did not propos. to magnify, the rebel liege in this - sway, and hoped that they would respeatfulkt. decline to receive them. Mr. Campbell, of Pa.., said that the.. were trophies won by oar °Seers and braveeoldiers in hotly contested battles. He would not magnify the flags, but7arould magnify the . deeds of our armies, and trusted that these badges or nage would !Om:mired with re— spect. 40*. Mr. Roscoe Conkling,...Of Haw Yotk, re marked that these fags ware not trophies, to be treated either with respect, or the conside ration of our Government. He submitted that they are badgei tokens carried by armed rebels, men red handed with the mur der of citizens of their country, who are not entitled to pones, or carry , any flags, and whom we do not nuptials in any National aspect. Suppose there bi)d• occurred here a, riot of formidable dimentisins, and the ;mini-; cipal authorities had stioeitokd In qtiellinglt,' and that at a meeting of ilir:Common Coun cils it Should be proposed_ •• public as semblage be called to r the or to kens of the conspirators, id any one suppose: that the could be received withself-respect public decency ? If noti '• why should Con gnu incept the presentation of these flags,: nothing more than tokens coming simply from rebels of no National . standing? He would go , as far as any 'other gentleman in this house, or out, in his respect and admire- Clearer those who have left their homes to sustain, on distant battle Sells, the existence of this Government--but be wished, on this occasion, to act Ih a manner consistent. with self-respect and official - propriety. Mr. Campbell presuming that his previous remarks had been misunderstood, explained that he would receive then flags and tokens in rapped to the bravery dour troops. Mr. Lovejoy caused to be read the law of 1714 and ISIS, to the abet,. that the Secreta ries of- the War and Navy be directed to cease to be collected and transmitted to them, all flags, • banners and colors which maj-have been, er shall be taken hereafter by the army and navy from the enemy, and that all of them, together with those in the possession of those Departments, shall, with &Snouts tent dispatch, be delivered to the President, for the purpose 'of Waif displayed in such public pieces MI may be deemed proper. Mr. Lovejoy said that the law, that by re ceiving these flags we would - recognise the rebel government, wu the most absurd idea that ever originated ha the brain of man. He was willing to receive every rebel flag, the more the better, in respect to the brave men who captured them. Mr. Edwards, of N. H. expressed himself In favor of carrying out the arrangement for the presentation of the flags. Mr. Potter, of Wis. in apparent seriatim:less, rose to a question o f order : It was that the gentleman was speaking with his - back to the Chair. [Laughter.] ' - Mr. Edwards, smiling, said, I did not wish to tarn my back to the ladies. (Laughter.) He would receive the flogs in honor of our gallant soldiers. The Speaker appealed to the galleries on an occasion like this to preserve order, to refrain from applause and to observe due propriety. Mr. Richardson--The gilleries are behav . rag better than we ere. . The question Wastaken - On the liclopticui cf Mr. Crittenden's motion, and resulted in yeas 70; nays 61. Mr. Crittenden moved that the vote be re considered and that the motion be laid oh the table. Mr. Hickman moved a call of the House, but while engaged in this proceeding the hour arrived for theceremonies. The centre deer was thrown open and the Vice President and Secretary of the Senate appeared preceded by the Sergeant-at-Artne, followed by the senators. Thee* occupied the front seat. Next came the several head, of the departmenti who were accommodated with chairs on the right of the hall.. In the first range were the Chief Justice and Juseed . ate Justices of the Supreme Court and repre sentatives of - foreign governments. Lord Lyons was not present. Officers of the army and navy in hill uniform . were also present. Major-General McClellan-.was-among the oiS cum of the army, and on his entrance there was repeated applause from the galleries. The members of the House remained standing until the guests on the floor were seated. The scene was • most brilliant one. ' S LSAT C.—The Senate met at 19 o'clock. The journal of yesterday was read. The Vice President presented a communication, signed by the members of tke Cabinet, recommend ing that in view of the recent affliction of the President the illumination be omitted. Mr. Hale, of N. H., offered a resolution re questing the Commissioner of Public Build- Inge to omit the illumination. Adopted. Mr. Wilson, of Mass., from the Military Committee, reported back the bill for the bet- . ter organizati o n. of a medical staff. Alect_i bill relating to certain railroads in Misseouri. The Senate then took . a recess for half an hour. When the Senate was again called to order • message was read froth the House that they were ready to receive the Senate. The sena tors then proceeded in a body to the Hesse. After the proceedings in the House the San: ate adjourned until Monday. Clarksville Oecupled. by our Nava Forces. Ctitaxavitix, Tenn., Feb. 20. To Hon. t7tason Mali*, !Mentors of as Nary We have possession of Clarksville. The oitisene being alarmed, two-thirds of them hive fled, and having expressed my Views -and intentions to the Mayor and Hon. Cave Johneon, at their request I have issued a proc lamation, assuring all the peaceably disposed persons that they may, withsafety,. assume their business avooetions i requiring only, the military stores and equipments to be given up, and holding the military authorities re sponsible that this shall be done without re . serv,ation. , I left Fort Donation yesterday with the ;Conestoga, Lieut. 'Commatiding Phelps and , tboLCairci Lieut. Commanding Bryant, on a reconnoiesance, bringing with me, Col. Web ster, of the Engineer Corns and Chierof Gen. Grant's Staff, who, with Lieut. Commanding Phelps, took possession -of the principal fort,. 'and hoisted the Union gag at Clarkiville. u Lf p ni t o h n e s ri en s t e i r m . int:manifested itself as we came The rebels have retreated to Nashville, .having -set Alre, against the - remonstsanoes of ,the citizens, to the splendid railroad ;bridge 'across the Cumberland river. ; , ' /return to Fort Donebon to-day for another gunboit and six or eight mortar boats, with ;which I propose to prayed up the Chamber fand. The rebels all have a terror Of the-gun boats. One .of them, s ohortsUstantai:sho e . Tort Donelsen, hid : previously And, an iron rolling mill belonging to'.l/on- ' John, Dell; *Moil had bean aged by the rebeisi- . . ;hag (Meer Commanding the nen' formes on the Weitein , Weinsti. i' ' Fioni •Port' • - • . Few Yeti, Feb. 22.—The steamer Atlantic, bee arrivistfrom Fort Royal, with dales- fo the - 19th; instant. • She' brings 200 -bales of cotton.' -The Atlantis- passed the. Harriet Lane, bound south,- olf 'Hatteras: 'Jarvis; quiet at Port 'Royal':, • - There is no further bstilllipnee.trirra the expedition spinet •Aavannab. r The gunboats on the' right' of 'the-line and `to eu4tnet4ith and removed several lorptdoei placed_ fee their- dastnuttien... One - on being exploded was iuppoeed to have b id thirty pounds of powder In • . . itlyeridia . Werafber at Ad:if very rapidly, with 16 fort ' tee* ht the chetoreL WeltUtvt:tiotidl.' liptur airily derma .*.kildiral g s Binh 3 140 1 0 12 1VPi, • 'Bf'lmutte,'Fiili:'22.--.The celebration to.day I - eru the most 'extensiii;magnificent and -.l'm 'Posing ever . seen icr the west. ' Busineeriras entirely eizekendedrandr-the participation on this OtiaaliClZl' was almost universal, and at tended with spirit and enthaiissm rarely seen. Flags, banners and emblems of loyalty abounded everywhere. The business houses Mid residences along the line Of 'procession were profusely and ..tastifully decorated, and all seemed to strive with each other, to make the finest display. The precession wascom posed of somes,ooo troops,embraeing infantry, artillery and artillery, long lines of citizens in carriages and on horse back, benevolent sects, members of the Union Merchants' Exchange, city officers, Judges of the. Courts, represents-. tion of the different railroad and express com panies, butchers, bakers, diaynsen, and vari ous mechanical arts, including the . printing presses from the Ittpubt iv:Wand Democrat of fices, which distributed Washington's Fare well Addrees among the crowd, and hosts of .devices, representing almost innumerable ideas. The procession was fully eight miles long, and occupied nearly two hours and a half passing the Planter', House. Upwards of 50,- 000 persons must have participated in the pro cession or thronged the streets along its route. The day will close with an oration, reading of Washington's Farewell Address and singing patriotic songs, at Mercantile Library Hall; where Gen. Raba* and staff willbe in atten dance. . . . The utmost good order 'and decorum 'pre railed throughout the entire day. Comnown, Feb.' 22.-"-The day opesiedwith a , salute - from the guns on the fortification and the ringing of bells. The weather is! gloomy but the streets are densely thronged.i -- The procession moved at ten o'clock, which! was composed of detachments of infantry, at tilliiy and cavalry from Camp Dennison, and: different moieties of . the city._ln the after- . noon Washington's Farewel Address Will, read and patriotic longs was sting at Pike's; Opera House to a tarp; assembly. To-night there is a rand :illinzdriation. :Great , enthu- Mum and good order prevailed throughout.: Lizrzeworten,Feb. 22..=-The day, although qulteatorniy, was celebrated by the firing of: cannon, bonfires,fiteworks Mid a military pa-; rade. „At the Court House steps Washington's; Farewell Address was Madly Dr. T. S. Bell, and n 011; 'James giuthridicutde a speech, ad vomiting severe treatment of the leading cep-. tared rebels, but a general amnesty for ember- . dinates at the close of the war. The audience was large, and many ladies were present not withstanding the inclemency 'of tlte,weather, ' Cumberland Gap and Russillville,l Ky., are • in possession of the Federal forces. ' liimmemoirs, Feb. 22d.—Twelve hundred. . Fort Donelson prisoners arrived here this af ternoon. Eighteen hundred more will arrive to-morrow, and will be quartered in various parts of the city. Capt. Morton, Gen; Buck ner and staff are en route. Business was gen erally suspended to-day. Union meetings were held at all the churches, and at Union ; Hall this morning, Washington's Parsed!' Address was read, and the national airs sang. Salutes were fired at daylight and this after-. 110012. WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.—A1l the federal and corporation offices are dosed, as *di as most of the business houses. There was a continu ous firing of salutes this morning at all the camps in honor-of the day. The hall of the Reuse of. Representatives, being the great (antra of attraction, as early as half past nine o'cloeir the gallerine set apart for the public were densely crowded, while the doors leading thereto were blocked with standing occupants. The portion' of the galleries reserved for the families of the Diplomatic Corps, and those of other invited spectators, and of-members of Congressorere gradually filled according to their convenience . . Tickets had been issued to them, and in order to avoid , confu sion, 'Mere were many polite door-keepers and ushers to carry out this part of the programme. Additional chairs had been provided on the floor of the hall to seat, !bout 600 persons. Immediately over the Speaker's. chair was a law painting of Washington, surmounted by a gilt eagle ' &e. Over 'this a golden starred American fl ag, while front each of the upper corners of the painting hung banners of a smaller pattern. Crowds 'continue to pene trate the capitol, and mazy persons Cr. unable to obtain admission. . The inters - al between 11 and 1 o'clook was relieved , by scenes in the galleries. Some of the door occupants would loudly and implor ingly,-.oall to atheist Who were crowding behind not tiprecipitate them on the heads of those aomfortably.and.sinsienely seated below them: Oooaaionally • boy would be lifted over the heads of the spectators to a seat in front, amid the laughter of the ersietatori; living subjeds usurped the various niches designed alone for inanimate statuary. Members of the House occasionally entered the ball and took their sesta. Impatient cries continued to be utter ed in the galleries for the crowds at the door to fall back, and calls for the police frequent ly resounded, but met with no response. Tann - ion, N. J., Feb. 22.--Washington's birthday dosed with a splendid illumination, fireworks and.general rejoicing. The tete graph office, City Hall, and many of. the prin cipal stores and public places, were beautifully decorated with , flags, ' and the streets were crowded with people. Loczavrua, Feb. 22.—The city, in several localities, is quite brilliant with rockets and bonfires. A prindpal feature was the external decoration of the Halt Hones with multitudes of national flags. ; Ilrarriserion, Ps., Fib. 22.—The National anniversary and the prowess of the- Union armies is celebrated here to-day. with eclat, by the ringing of bells, firing of grins, bunting flying, Ac. The Farewell Address will be read in the town hall. There will be Ars works; a grand illumination and a torch light proces s oion t -night. • Summons; Feb. 22.—Therity Islay with flags, and there is a large military- displaiin honor of the dayiand the victories of ourarms. The Washington Monument is decorated with flags and flowers. The streets are thronged with people, salutes are firing from the four quarters of the City, and all the bells of the city were rung at sunrise and at noon. Nsw Yon', Feb. 22.—The celebration of this day is universal,, flags are displayed all over the city and' salutes were fired at sunrise and at noon. Business is in a great 'degree suspended; the programme already announced is being curled out.' ' "' From Fortress: . Swirling Mosnoz, Ma Baltimore,- Feb. 21: —Three tags of truce Ware 'sent out to-day. It is believed in Norfolk that the city of Na , vanuah has been abandoned by its inhabi !: tants, and °coupled by our. forms. The in formation is thought to' be — reliable; 'although no:particulars are asoertained. • Notwithstanding the admissions ' of ihe SontherniapenS that. the 'iteinner, Morrlineo ,is a failure; the latest inforMation received is that some two hundred men -am at :work on. 'her and that eoneiderabln , quantities of ahot, 'end 'hollers going , aboard:* The intention o f :running the blockade has, not been given up, :and it ,Inu thought that she niight matcher ppearanee here in a week. Every prepara4 . mon has been made, and standingerders have , been given for hor reception. Another French gunboatirrived last night, cad there are now four Teasels of that nation ality in the Roads. The craw of the Fingal, whioh run the 'blockade of Savannah, mentioned • in yosted , day's dispatch,' werorednined to Ciranoy Island last night. No' boat was sant out to, rsosiira them, and they Ware_ bionght :back, They were carried over again this morning, and sent to Norfolk. The schooner 'Exertion,' with a m ma i iit sailed for Hatteras yeiteniuy. „ • The steamboat Metamora, of New York, arrived this afternoon. Shaft to gut, Wash- . The new'gunboat Pinola arrived aid 'sailed Thelth ;Wisconsin Regiment and 2d Indi ana Regiment which arrived here . interday_ were conveyed'. to . Newport' 'News to-ibij. Their ,deatituttioi unknown,. bat, rumor *peaks of an attack bj Gen. , lfeLase, who has 'mpounded Gm Magruder, and of an attack ° F on 5 y.oll°lkt ect B°t .h. IlaPP,"l49'll are h- . The Fort Doneison trristineri. tt Cowmen ' Feb.- 23.—The • Carnacroiarc - Indlanapelli,dlspitah Isjaaltat 5,000 or the Tort Doselabn prisonerc turfing - three:l4A eight,They amnia hordest looking eat dorm ever collected together—uniformed. in rags of all colon, with carpet for blankets. - Tim pill 'rues inert thst secesalon-las aitfAilli that they are better treated and fed than thify, hate been for the put sift menthe - Dort of the men are anxious to lake the oath: ;litre. of their onions, here teen paroled to attend, their_sick,' which. sea booondm gatte num.* 04. 7 ThitolgreeiiiriXat:ilatrelaifdi‘ad-idi et took ;midi + 1 4 16 110 W-th.f PriTatia. /Milt riRIAWS are AOPPOSOd of -the 4th , and 13th RelLEvilliolgir_._l the. ilth,m* lira - a multbeledi itif.l.ll rot: , C:'t. - •, • -- 4...,,v'-,,i,P.i'-:',.f1T.;.':,..--,-' - • •-•-•=• PrOaa - Wtitilitigio - • ,Stifastrutistrui, Feb.l: - ..t/Vi• • "Olt' ta r - . fished to the Asiociated,Pross did - not: fur • - port to be a verbatim reportof. ther;Petufed- - gs. of the-Railroad Convert - Ho - 6,1U was ob-, tamed from• members after adjournment, no reporteri • having been admitted. • The - Ali:: patch obtained from the Secretaries Si to the business of the. Convention was correct. The remainder of Secretary Stanton's impressive'. and able speech was not reported, and the! brief allusion to - his remarks, especially - the reference to Geo. McClellan wai, it is now as certained, intim:rate as to the language em ployed. .• . • WASHINGTON CITY, , Feb. 23.--Dispatches have been received from ComModore Dupont, dated Port Royal, Feb. 18, enclosinga report from Commander Hegira, in ,which,. he says that while cruising in the Savannah river,a: , short distance • above the month of Wright 1 river. He discovered several objects', oatticil upon' the surface of the water ,which - peered at tint eight to. be empty alum, and each I a l e _were not regarded by him as worthy o notice.: Lieut. Sprotson, of. the' • Senece, , she -after hailed him and told him that - hethon t the" r its objects alluded to - were buoys : attach to an infernal machine. Upon closer examination, ' they saw enough to satisfy them that the sus- I pistons 'were correct. • The ,- buoys,. Hie in number, were placed several yards apart; at right angles.to the:shore, immediately.= the I channel leading from Wright river, and visi..! his only at low water. They' were connected by r spiral wire, the end of the wire' entering an orifice in the upperen of the buoys. They were also secured by w sto wiuit they p ee _ I II framed to be weights ' the-bottom, but which . upon further examination led them to believe' were vessels containing explosive matter. An attempt was etibsegnentli made - to . produce an .explosion .by pulling the wires,.whicb. failed. The wires were then out, and the outer btioy was brought off in one of the expedition's light boats. 'ln consequence Of the, delicate nature of the exploding apparatus .of - the - buoy brought on _board, it was deemed more ,pzu-: dent to endeavor to sink the remaining buoys rather than to attempt to remove them so that the enemy wonid not have the satisfac tion of feeling that a single life hid been lost , by the diabolical invention. •The" buoys were sunk by _firing rifle shots into them, one . having explortiktthe night previous from some cause unknown, and shortly after a' launch had passed over the spot where the biroys hare' pieced, having in tow a heavy lighter , With : gnat'. It further appears that the. torpedo or infernal machine brought on -board the Una dilla, was afterwards set upon a bank and a rifle bail fired through it, when it exploded. - Assistant Secretary Pox hal received a let-' ter from a friend in New York, saying' that the statement of the Richmond papers that' .15,000 stand of arms, which arrived at New Orleans on the steamer Victoria, which re cently ran the blockade to that point, is not • true. A reliable passenger who came out from New Orleans td Havana on the Victoria, says that she was able to obtain there only 150 guns, and these were all the arms she took back on her return. The New Orleans militia are dot yet, therefore, supplied with arms. The recent paragraph in this correspond ence with regard to. recent disclosures, exhon orating Marshal Lemon from certain charges in connection with the jail, had no reference' to the testimony,giren before the SenateCom mitt.. on the District of Columbia, and which will not be'made public until all the evidence shell be taken.' The informition'was derived from other sources, the correctness of which; like that of many other things,is controverted: The bill recently unanimously reported from the House Committee on Naval Affairs to establish the grade of line officers of the Navy, propose important changes, one of which is to create nine flag officers, or adult rali, to be selected below the grade of com manders, who shall have eiidence of their courge, skill and genius lit'preparing for and in .actual battle, and received the thanks of Congress as a preliminary to promotion, the leading principle being to select such - officers irrespective of seniority. The other features of the bill offer encouragement to merit. LATEST FROM EUROPE. • • Artivil of the Steamer Niagra. HALIFAX, Feb. 22.—The royal mail steam ship Niagra, from Liverpool on the Bth; via Queenstown on the 9th inst:, arrived at this port this evening. She reports having passed the steamer Arabia, bound for Liverpool. • ; In the British - Parliament six setts of par liamentary papers concerning the civil war `in America. had been presented. - Not eu : thtbq. for 4-11ve'berrial passed be tween the Cabinet and the venom officers of the government - relative to. the menacing po sition of the gariboat Tuscarora and the prate Nashville. Among the most interesting of the official correspondenoe lard before Parliament was the declaration of Earl Russell to the Southern Commissioners that England could not so knowledge. the Confederate States: until the weir or further negotiations more clearly de termine their position. Mr. Gregory took occasion, in the House of Commons, to denounce the blockade of the southern ports as a paper one. . The pirate Sumter was detailed at Gibraltar owing to some difficulty in obtaining coal. Liverpool, Feb. EL—Cotton - firm. Brazilian& and provisions declining. London, Feb. B.—Consols are quoted at 92% @93 for money. - In January, 1881, Earle Russell. intimated to Lord Lyons that in case of advise being asked by President Lincoln's Cabinet to reply that , her Majesty's' government will decline_ unless both parties apply for. council. This was the policy of .the British government . February, 1861. In the event of Prelident Lincoln raising the question _with Grearßrit; ain, it laid - down the following terms: Her Majesty's government Would:in. the firit place be very- forbearing. They would show by sets how highly they valuedthe restoration of peace and amity withthelinited States,: Ind they. would take care AO let the gOvernment which multiplied proitooatlans sad sought for quarrels know that 'their forbearance sprang . :from the consciousness of strength and not - from timidity or weakness. There is a thin* note written as late as Dec. 20th; 1861, ehow ing that even then .the British Ministry . be- lieved in the probability of si war with "the United States. 1. ' The new Canard screw steamer China takes her place in the line for New 'York-on - the let !. of March. Her tritilAiip ihosied gnat sped. Fistecz.—The Danko! Prance lnui iodated .• the rate otdisconnefrom 434 to 4 per vent. M. Hantefenille urges that a . Congress should meet to settle the rights of belligerents at sea and the formation of a league of armed neutrality toproteitthe commeree,Of neutrals • in ease of. main= -• • • • The French government has . contraeted-a loan of :44,000,000 sterling with •Engllsh cap italists. Fight on Sainnnah NEW Yong, Feb. 2.2.—The steamer 'Atlan tis bring. the following . from Geo. ;Viola is relation to the night on the Satan :nab river on the lifteolllktnot • ' • I hive the honor to report,that the batter ies- on Venn. - .Point were , attacked at three `throe o'clock p. m. yeaterdati,,b7"rourrebel !ganboate, with a view of effecting! a passage from Furt,Pnisalii for the rebel: steamers then • thit . Atter. an engagement . of one. hour, the - rebels were driven off; the _flag on-. otir's boat b.eing disabled, and taken. M and the steamers that attentliteitthe.mtmege' ;of the river returning to Fort Falstaki. 'Gen. Buell , l D tipirtitre tor Louzavlux, Feb. 23.--delf.lluelf left bare 'several days ago and' tirneMsied:iii . ; the dileo 'tion of Nashville. Ms etaff lime& hero to-morrow morning for the place - of ..hts devil ' atfos.„ ” • - - = - • • . iindiritiOd' that the" , . rebels' ?opted destroeng.the,bridges al& .toad-Ca. imr• Nish= villa on their rarest, bat tha .ditirens' Song the road remonstrated and prarentediti' Runiors which cannot be traced:to airy reli able mourn, prerrilled, all Aai;_that Nasbitlics had beenen cuatadbj.ths : Ramses. Naw Yogi, Bob. 22.—Thei'staanter Karnalr has arrived fron - Havanai , with- data to - thee Oth and Nassau to' the llth. ; The steamer Nellie bid ariiied at NUNIII from Charleston, and utiled.for Havana. i The steamer . Hate had arrived in ballast, having tie er cargo at' Peritasdinia ThCeeheinr CloWrier. had :strived from. , Chniestort: ,; .5 .515... i 5. 5 ..5551 • ?the - Beropeasi-Elleam ,er .Delayed. teamer7nia tai been:detained.tintaLtamorrew sowing to the on,strival of thafhizediseOnsiiir: 1 1 0 0 11 M9YAL,-4We , hivtiremovett to the JAI cootbiatotoOd &nay attack O How feta IA: orgy strait; where ace trill be-pumed to hove ottr . . pow tits lit pottotta,O9ti' - thidertet i ooll outgo— r c. .41011 ar.saNgl WOKrathrmay p.• :_steitany oL 1 Prim zoTaiivno‘,oo-,Oti.ttellee T MO SAX .11,0Q4 56.1koOddWolltr * t.t . • : :.Y ll7%. ** ltilti .:/*Er4Ge' Ootteep;eitte . • -- ifilebosited, Pah: 21, 188 i The House spent half the morning on - -the *stag.stamp qmostion. Ono of the Lanese. :ter members . had bun rudely and falsely ~ eharite4in hisllocal newspaper, with having been the &OAS obtain such starlit prom th e Postmister het*. The ' article, Iliad by, the Clerk from hie Auk, - tianstd the members gen erally to deterinine - to4deiskan AmeladmeiSt, offered by Mr. *Minnie; ,t44tbe'kciitz be instructed to furnish th e and amount of Steals, ferrilshedlirtandcaht. So now we shall inmertain Whollid:teri en gaged in this small game of Peallittiii. Mons ofthe .Allegheny members among . the number. Ws may at well:,bart. explain , , year !readers that the impression tha . .t.:. the State pays the postage appear! to still unser . in your section. . • - The oetm as ter . Pat Pittsburgh, dawsends a eircular to one Or at of you' Members; stating that - si 'letter' ouldriss is in that - office, :which,' -Mt. the' --en diming of a three-cent 'stamp, - iii ;:for ft-tha oonstatunt expsete•his r J4- . tare to reach the Representative, he.must pre pay the, postage: The State pays, the tatters sent from Harrisburg, but not- to -tho,mem- . , . Both Houses hive now passed a new-bill on the lubjeat of letting. the State ptintinig. ~ I ,would call the attention of some of :- th e je'b printers of your city to the opportunity to be come bidders for the State work. bill fairly opens the held for eempeHtioa. Some three. weeks are allowed Ito rece i v e-pre. posals. The Judges of the county - Court care approve the bonds tendered. Theiblit is low shaped to allow competition-from:abroad. The allotment will b. made: on, theUlth .Of March, at Harrjebnrg. We °Alibi of Mom. Il i v an;filagerli,Nyeri4,2ll4; .. , 4 lo 4 "; '— to this opening for bittprig.ori the Statagliff 7 Allegheny city had snit On it ise her to oimprornise'with her relfroadblinft-, holders. So, - too,-has Butler 'county: , What ' is Pittsburgh and Allegheny county- going to • do in the premixes ? Both the rased already negotiated are for small- amounts. „The in; debtedness of your county; and Pittsburgh; are ' more, han theTcan pay—oyere if willing... The railroad debt of the county, including interist, II nearly $3,000,000:-., that of -the 'city pretty well up te52,600,000. veryikverablestita of feeling sitars here, if a compromise -wes'ef- fleoted,Ao 'IOW saw aid towards', theBbtk- 4 .: - ing to redeem the new'bond,. In these _war thus, with the State and governinents in the market barreling ' money,the eiistence of these suspended bonds ,is found to be„i serious Incubus to succasiu. - - • A member of Congress declared Ins ,would rather, have there sauced br.Congress they, had the poWet; .than to her, them bloOk; i nk the credit of the. oonatrr. Ihe'Sfateis prohibited by Constitutional aniendatent'fretit guaranteeing the new bonds' to . the city and - -County. this 'wet not feel -confident - al:guaranty might- be Paring by. the .present Legislature.' But., the of .allowbg.a portion of "the :State: tear pored on this county to be used as natal*/ fund, under the management, or' the State Treasurer, , for the tinge , talag,and.the ty Controller of Alligheby.cent, 4144frfaidg" in , the ' Legislattire, outside o dour own dale= getion. Probably 'this him could be, adopted. Oteildaottheleediag men of irons iittinßy bb induced- , to mate this. matter: , don't want a , county convention to 'denoturen any body.:. That time it;,passed. Bat intelligent men twho. understand:how: heavily ihte burden is weighing upon, theta,, toPrOposo soreeprio, tical mode of getting ; put despondency. ,of. this slongli ; I may as well at once say, that lan report so industriously circulated, rn regaril to ettaave, of plied's` id. Gen.' Cameron and Senator-Wit; mot are entirely unfounded Col. Porattehal, at no thaa . .been to Harrisburg thin winter'iita charged in these rumors. If any-inchdesign was entertained, it is singstler - that not one rr . of-the : leading lispnblican ~ metebers atithe House or-Senate, so, ler an cute Lea , r34.-bave been consulted. I am constrained, to say, hat the entire euirili one got up by - - the tion letter-Irritate, In no ,other quarters have these earlier taken' unite ter:des in iota. of the papers In joereity.'l ' hope; therefore; - that your readers:law *kap soundly over the assurance, that therile not Word of truth in the whole storyi-: ' Doetotlhlitiraril;Wattethiralibi pathio Physician; also agent for 14111101 ell celebrated Truss' for- Ilupturei.' Corattrof- Penn and Wayne streets. Daitilaran.-:-Dr. O. Bill, ISo. 246. Pi nn attaiidi to all brandies of , the. Denial. ptareir7 DIED : - • . •.. GIPNER , —At the at. Charley sots, on lftebrtary 231, at 2,3 i o'clock,a. CHABLIS 61P.Ifilttteted , The fatiaral will leave the Wood street tfoor of the hotel at 10 o'clock mai toProcead to iletlen Butler county. Carriteree be In atteadince. GItINDROD,On the 21{d of reper*,,.lol9 , llll. GRIND/40D. aged 747ean. . The teneral wilt take place from hie late Meditate,. No. 13 fhaltbfleld .etrert, on TOZSDAT, theSaith-t n et4 • • at 10 o'clock a. at. Ille'frienda are meimmatll.li,Ela, etted to attaidWithoitiorthra notice. , ' IR QOAIVIZIUMIZA U. aAttar, Ytrrumt Penn., Feb . . Bth. . MULES W .—Wanted IoLPOV ohms, ONE HUNDR ED MULII23,Iw the MN .toe of the United Stated. ,• They will be required to be not lees than 14 nor -intim then 1434 Mode Wel nor ler than 3 nor ttuut 8 years el& • Boors or inspeoldon. from 12 En. to 3 p.m., daily, at EACH. LIVENY STABLE, Fourth street. • WO A. MONTGOMERY; A rum:eter U.S. . A MEHL() ,HOUSE, ikurroS t i isf o largurt aild best, Rout In England Slater, is osatodly oestadi badOiso of So eon homes th e mulatto! travel. - It costabsibllthi, moder omaen imtry ettasembotos for tbik comfort an d of the tmstlag paltlW The sleeping mats ars tarp and well inotatft4 the silks of toms sts - well anatgoi;siad furnished kw fisollkosadiargs - travail*"- the boos will maims to be kepSsoo The wide:Mg:nod are now. provided eith Vas - iiesd„- Ineilitlee for moiling ana,eln!':—`:;,:- -CRUDE , AND, Mlnitial.- OIL, And Onward thither seine to itireiglansediede'f€-?,•• !ADVANCES ,MADE ON,CONSIGNNENTS. To our fc*Ws vorpool and PATER WRIGHT R GORG4 feal:lmeod 4 11b W I time. Piatides.' AATILLIA t/RVIS . 15 ; y lerttpaiLi.litiu#LE T UEZAD EIEWINGACIACHINEki. Price. VA toSao, TI to_ifti• of Oudnet. _ sorsa. lkocim, 119212 sTRZICT owner Of ' Market. • These Xachinee ate tintiCebet for the thetitije•Wifte which they execute alt Utile of work Fitted Wl' complete maim.. They iitenbine ty • diniv • builtb ility while . with nolsielitneUon't soy; °SW; ee ln ampule tures AU Machines wee r ii a nd : tnt •In virpsie. , 9ll, Mr fres of LILLU ctrgiant - joie Agents tot.- Iniiefe rr • Penn's, No, 12 Plitiestreitt, come of. Ks:key Pitte YaL siesinic .and all kande of UMW: '• XAORINZ - • •• 7,1 4 , Lutz t fAag _ me. Ilith et. corner of Margot •‘' AGM W S ANZIKI). le3o:lnteotl- 4 1t. TAW, aftdo Xf• prna Fox eatx,.inote Oman Slim S!D wane- Intitte, or Tacui 9int sampuziciy • . OOGNAO BILLNDEIC • pattlnon & end other brandeoltrationeWn*oe, ai 01: 14: Int'UtitllLt9rilteltirrdruh. nett% and' other brands, dark and rata( lbetatetek; V1ZZ;(71,41: - P,lgskou Ittkeld&date, and Wee 'a pliteir. 10301:086,4 Rum—at. • brawls. WRI B XIV-Ilkhan'a Disband j t WINES—Port. Sham Madatra,.. lardeans, 4ordsil, 'on,-7 m Wa axti - bl4car,li Wriani ' ' - 11 : 81V WA • ,litJ l'anuaux AND CoPriol,o:RoloodeAnn-niir • .O. Irdl.frT&' 4,i
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