The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-01-08
NEWS JOTTINGs.


-Epitaph for bore-"He was not for a time
but for oil day."
On 'cago is writhing under a mysterious hor-
ror Tu1o fingers OF mans hand came through
a hydrant on Iaks street last Tuesday week.
\ Mrs, Jenny Bhtz Van Zandt who is now in
Italy, calls herself Madame fanzml ior the sake
of euphony.
I The war veterans who received 6s holiday
presents artificial arms or legs, may be said to
have been truly remembered.
The war ships 7iiscdrord and Vanderbilt, and
the monitor Monddn0ck, arrived at Cayenne on
the 9th of November; all well.
Mr.. Bateman presented Parepa on Christmas
day, as q mark of his esteem, with an elegant
Etruscan caret pitcher.
The latest Boston notion is "paper hat"
company, which is now forming. Paper hats,
waterproof and desirable, are to be made for
from eight to twenty6 FIVE cents.
The citizens of Chambersburg, Pa, have pc
titioned the Pennsylvania Legislature for aid in
rebuilding the houses destroyed at the time of
the Rebel invasion.
n "A story was lately set afloat to the effect that
a portion of the island of Heligoland had sunk
into the sea, involving the drowning of seventy
persons. The report proved false.
William II. Stiles, formerly American charge
ddfdfTeS at Vienna, and known as the author of
''Austria and the Austrians," died at Savannah
on the goth ult. He commanded regiment in
the Rebel army.
d.
bury their dead, and those who are unable TO buy
n lot in the cemeteries have been compelled to
inter their deceased friends on the open prairie,
or In the sand heaps along the lake shore.
"A poor woman in Nashville ffty-four years
a old, was turned out of her tenement on Thanks
4 giving day, because of her inability to pay her
r rent. Having no shelter, she was found dead on
the street on the following morning, among the
N d chris of her household goods
n "A recent case of conscience was made known
at the Treasury Department on Tuesday. A let
ter came to the United States Treasurer, mailed
in New, York, inclosing ten dollars, and directing
the sum to be placed to the credit of The Govern
ment but giving no explanation of the circum-
stances under which the money had been taken.
n Hon. Samuel Hooper, in behalf of a number
4 of his constituents, on New Years. Day pre-
sented to General Grant, as New Years gilt,
the catalogue of splendid library OF two thou
sand volumes, and valued at $4,000. Coming
4 from the modern Athens of literature,
\ and through Mr.. Hooper, the gift may be re-
garded as tasteful and complete in an eminent
degree, and worthy ofits distinguished recipient.
1t has been enormously stated that the French
n and United States Governments have arrived at
& an understanding with regard to Mexican
affairs. 1t is known, however, that MaXimllian
has not met his pecuniary engagements with
81 Napoleon for keeping the French troops in
Mexico, and that the French Emperor is not
willing to support military force there at his
own expense.
The performance of Elijah at Boston last
a Mr.. Campbell sang the music of the prophet
in admirable style and Mr. Castle was the solo
tenor. OF other singers the Boston Transcript
Al says:-
q MADAME Parepa's rendering of the soprano
airs was great in almost every respect 1t was char
acterized by quiet dignity and thoughtful study
throughout. The grander reaches of song she
took, as always, with that freedom and assured
power consequent upon her Incompatible vocal
resource and practised skill.
''She gave the dramatic passages their full fire
andEmeaning; and tinged the tenderer moments
& of her music with all those qualities of finish
feeling, color, and expression Tor which she is SC
eminently noted.
''Miss Phillips was as true, as faithful, as
deeply interesting in the contralto airs We
= ever recolect her. Her music was instructive
- with quiet beauty, glowing color, and warm
q fervor and feeling and where occasion called as
in Woe unto them with vigor and depth ol
utterance and vivid presentation of its Impas
stoned language that kindled and thrilled hel
II auditors"