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CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, May
Senate.


Mr. Ramsey (Minn. from the Committee on Naval
Affairs, reported resolution for the relIef of Paul
s. Forbes contractor Tor the building ofthe rOnclad
Idaho.
MIR. Wilson Mass J. from the Committee of the two
Houses on the subject OF the death of Lieutenant
General Scott, reported resolution of respect and
veneraton for the memory of the deceased; aud that
as a iurther mark of respect to the memory OF the
deceast when the two ouSes adjourn to-day il be
to meet on Monday next, and that JOINT Commit
tee of seven Senators and nine Representatives be
appointed to represent Congress at the funeral Of the
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
At O'Clock the Reconstruction resolutions were
taken up.
House OF Representatives.
On motion of Mr. Wilson (Iowa) the Senate
amendments to the House bill to facilitate com.
meIcla postal, and military communication among
the several States were taken from the Speakers
table and concurTed in.
The bill has therefore passed both Houses.
The House resumed the consideration of the bill
to promote the construction of line OF railroad
from Pitsburg, Pennsylvania to Cleveland, Ohio,
which was under discussion when the morning hour
Mr.. LIE Blond (Ohiol made an argument against
the principle of Congress assuming such authority
proposed in this bill and that reported yeste
day by Mr. Stevens to promote the construction of
a line of railway between Washington and the
Northwest He did not believe that Congress pos.
sessed sovereign rights over each State in every
essential particular.
Mr. Schofeld tPa opposed the bill, contending
that The proper action to be taken DY Congress
would be the passage of general bll instead of a
special one.
Mr. hOOrneau lIa'J algusu IN laVOr OF tne Dill,
and exprs the hope that both it and the bill to
construct q line between Washington and the North
west would pass.
Mr. ONelil (Pa) opposed the bi |, assuming that
It was unnecessary, the state OF Pennsylvania had
always been liberal TO the neighbonng States IN
regard to railroad facilities
Mr. Eggleston (OhIO) spoke in support of the bill,
and Mr., COfroth PA 70 lowed on the same side.
The debate was closed by Mr.. Garfield IN advocacy
of the bill. He concluded by moving the previous
question, which seconded by the House, ana the
Bill was then pasSed-yeas II nays, Al
The mOrnInQ hOur having expired, the House
ceeded TO the consideration or the business on the
Sneakers table
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Fatal Railroad Accident,

CLEVELAND, Ohio May 3l.-The train from
sandusky to-day was stopped on account of a
broken engine three miles west of here and
run into by the day Express train from Toledo.
One lady, whose name has not been ascertained,
was killed, and four or five other persons were
seriously, and several slightly, injured. Their
names will be furnished as soon as obtained.
President Newell, of the Toledo road, and
Superintendents Flint and Rucher, are doing
everything for the reliet of the injured in their
power Their will be no detention of travel as
the track is undisturbed.
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LEGAL IETELLIGENCE.


United states District COurt-Judge Cad
Waaoer.-Ihe United states vs.. Jacob Crpps Be-
io,e reported The jury rendered verdict of guilty
District COurs No. I-Judge Hare.-Mlller g.
Ooa a vs, Edwin johnson. An action on p tOmIs-
Verdict for paintih Tor s46SO8
Rockingham MILL VS. Charles Hemman. An action
70 II cover ior quantity of worsted warn sold aud
.aelvered. Verdict for plaintiff fO- S1299 92
- Isaac n. Phillips VS. II. Jones Lester and Even
Green, Administrator etc OF Barton Green, Dc .
ceased In this case a verdict was taken by agree1
ment ior plaintiff for S6964 10.
samuel Lehey VS. Robert Buck. An action on
Hpiomssory noe Verdict for plaintiff Tor S13325.
~ RANGES Drexe, ct AL trading as Drexei &
soTy nOte. Verdict tor plaintiff Tor 1896 al.
samuel Grant vs. f. J. Records An action on a
aSceptoT, whereby defendant, the drawer, was disc
DistriCt s)Ourt No. 2-Judge Stroud -
~ ClaEa Anna Cherry VS.. George W. Lee. An action
OF eJectment, Before reported On trial.
hamons VS. Swope et al. An action TO recover the
prce OF one hu ldred shares in the Atlas Oh COM
pany, which plaintiff ALLEGED he was induced to pur-
ehase Dy certain representations which IL Il ALLEGED
were oan qnrue' Before reported. Verdict for Danif
Court OF Quarter sessiOns-Juduo Pierce
The Court met this morning dispose of desertiOn
cases 1he iollowin0 were disposed Off
Joseph GALLOWAY, charged by his wife with having
aesere9 ana refusing to maintain her, was ordered
TO pay 90 per week Tor her support.
Joseph Harley charged bv his wlie with deserving
herself and children, was ordered to pay for their
support the sum of SO weekly from April 49, 1866;
secu w for compliance with the order to be gwen
James McNuty wa ordered TO pay the sum of n
per week Tor the support OF his family until the
further order OF the Court; security to be entered
Henry B Morgan was charged by his wife with
having deserted her In Justification, MORGAN
showed that his vie had ordered nim out OF the
house, and said she didn't like HIM, and woulds't
i've with him. He also alleged adultery against her.
Judge PeIce said that in this case he would at pre-.
sent mako no order but would hold the matter
unuer amusement unt1I next week.
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FOURTH EDITION
MEMORY OF LIEUT.. GEN. SCOTT.
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BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS
ADJOURNED TO MONDAY.
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Our Special Dispatches.
WASHINGTON. May 81.


Poth Houses Of Congress will adjourn over
until Monday, IN respect to the memory OF
Lieutenant-General Scott, and committee OF
seven members of the senate and nine of the
House have been appointed to attend the
funeral.
A number of military and naval officers left
Washington by special train this morning. to
attend the funeral of General Scott.
The Norfolk Riot.
A Military Commission has been convened by
order of General Grant, and is now in session at
Norfolk, for the purpose of investigating the
causes which led to the recent riot in that city,
The proceedings will be conducted with closed
doors, and the evidence will be submitted
directly to General Grant.
A Military View OF Family Government.
An ex-military officer in Virginia, graduate
of West Point, has just been complained O.
before the Freedmen's Bureau for beating the
mulatto mother of his eleven children over the
head with broomstck, and for other cruel
treatment to her, though she is about to present
him with their twelfth child. He iustifes him
sell on the ground that Cod has placed him at
the head of the household, and he is responsible
for keeping order in it,
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YOUTHFUL NECRoMANCERS.-To
afternoon, at four O'Clock, interesting selght
OF hand exhibition Will take place at the City Insi-
tute in Eighteenth street, above Chestnut. Masters
Abbott, Townsend GratZ, and Gordon, the sons of
several of our most estmabe citizens will give many
evidences OF their skill in the art of Prestdgaton.
They are certainly for persons so young, quite &C
complsheG IN this art, and time may rival BitZ
The proceeds of the entertainment Will be given to
"Chanty Hospital" Tickets, twenty-five cents to
be had at the door
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HOUSE FLIEs.-An exchange paper says that
house flies may be effectually destroyed without
the use of poison. Take half spoonful or black
pepper in powder, one teaspoonfHl of brown
sugar, and one teaspoonful of cream; mix them
well together, and place them in a room on a
plate, where the flies are troublesome, and they
will very soon disappear.
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The FRANKFORT FAR.-The ladies OF
Franktord are aoout holding Fan at the odd Fe.-
lows Hail. for The purpose of raising funds tor the
erection of monument to the memory OF Colonel
Il. D. Baker. 1t will be opened on Saturday next
with appropriate ceremonies, in which Major Gene
raj Geary, Brie adler tIenera Oven, and others will
take part. All that we say III this connection
Is to obey the injunction OF the Apost Paul-"Help
these women" !" for thev are engaged In good work,
and deserve encouragement The krankford Band
have volunteered their services TO add ecLdt to the
occasion.
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MARRIEI).

CROWELL-NAGLE.-On Thursday evening. the
Goth instant, in the Moravian Church, by Rev.
Joseph H Hummer HARRY p. CB0WELL of
f Izabethtown, North Carolina, to Miss FANNIE r.
NAGLE, of this city
DANFINLD-BARR On the evening of May 81
1866 bV the Rev. Alfred u. Dole, LEWIS ii. DAN
FIELD TO Miss ANNIE E. BARR, both of West
Philadelphia.
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DIED.


BAKER.-Ou the Both instant, MIR. GEORGE
BAKER, in the 50th year of nls age
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend The funeral from his late residence, No.
7l6 Richmond street, Eighteenth Ward, on Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock,
HENSON.-On the 10Th instant, MARY, wife of
John Henson in the SD year OF her age.
The relatives and friends Of the family respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from the resi-
dence of her son, William Henson, No. 4429 Main
street, Germantown, on Friday afternoon, the 1st
proXimo, at O'Clock.
MURPHY.-On the Doth instant TIMOTHY S.
MURPHY, only son of Timothy and the late Catha-
nne Murphy, aged 38 years.
The relatives and trends of the family respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from the resi-
dence of his father NO 600 Charles street between
Fourth and Fifth, below South), on Friday at
O'Clock.
SHOWERS.-On the Goth instant Mr.. SAMUEL
SHOWERS, in the 10th year of his age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are respect
fully invited TO attend the funeral from his late resi-
dence, MilestOwn, o d York road, on Friday, June
!, at oc ock. lnterment at Germantown.
STONE.-On the Goth instant, Miss ANN STONE
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend her funeral from her late
residence No. 625 Pine street, on Friday afternoon
the 1st of June, at o'clock.
WEBB-On the 2Sth instant, ALBERT WEBB,
Sr in the e0th year OF his age.
The relatives and friends OF the family also WASH
ington Lodge, No. 2 |. o of o. F., are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his late residence
No. % Hudson street, above Chestnut, on Sunday
morning next at 8 O'Clock. To proceed to Laurel
Hill Cemetery.
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Latest Markets by telegraph.

extra Spring, S11'60. Wheat dull and scarce. Corn
steady for white; yellow is quoted at 9l992c Oats
22lc Sugar quiet. Coffee dull, at l920c for Rio
N gold Whisky dull, with scarce supply; West
ern. 2Ald29c.
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TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN
This morning we tested he mUcn-talked-ot method
OF having a molar pulled under the influence of
nitrous oxide better Rno Tn as Laughing Gas. We
prepared by the experiment to affirm that 1t is
all tnat its most ardent admirers claim. he sub
ject is entirely unconscious of the painful operation
az it was under the old practice. 1t Is singular
fact that unpleasant effects follow the operation.
The act almost instantaneous, and the hands of
skIlIul operator tooth drawing Is quiet luxury.
We are under the impression that DR. Cotton
greatest modern benefactOr for all that have under
gone the ideal OF a raging Doth know how hard it
is TO part with. heir advertisement in another
column conta ns the names of several hundred
prominent ciZens attestlng the benefit and value of
Dr. Coton's practice.
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ANOTHER GIFT.-Recently the Liberty
S @ ths str Ta paT % snendS %
horses. One OF the horses, however, died, and to-
day Chief Lyle received a letter from the Liberty
Company, stating that they have purchased another
hOrse, and would bring it to the city Saturday
to pr. sent it to the Company in place of the one
winch died
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HOnOIs to General Scott at New York
General Suspension OF Business.

New YORK, May 3l.-The Produce Exchange,
the Custom House, Stock Exchange, and all
othe1 public business will be suspended to-mor-
General Scott.
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worth
From a large number of Testimonials, I select the
following extract from letter addressed by Pro-
lessor p H. Wander Weyde, Professor OF Chemistry in
Girard College, formerly OF New York Medical Col
lege
II am satisfied that nitrous oxide be used in al
cases where ether and chOrOtOrm cannot be safely
administered; In many the of the two last
Iamed anGsthetics is by jndicious physicians con-
many cases record where the counter indie atons
overlooked and fatal results have o owed the
OF ether and chlOrOtOrm 1 know case in which /
would consider nitrous oxide unadvlsable, except
a tending the extraction of a too wOu be unsafe
pUhnuisdHy dR6sHetc.
From he NU York EUaRQetS':-
''Ne are slow to believe in the efficacy of RENEE
dies which are offered to The public Dut the frequent
testimony II cerPymen and others OF acquaintance
has assured us that DIR. COL ON has at last found
me of eN' ractng teeth absolutely wLhout pain "
TO Dr. COTTON is due the credit reviving the
OF this important agent nitrous ONde in the prac
tce OF Dentistry Letter from surgeon CarnOchan
A clergyman of this city visited the Cotton Dental
Association a Iew "a since and alter having large,
regi, ter OF the Assoc alton NO painl All over in
three mnu IS man can leave The dentist hands In
a good humOT" The operation was performed by the
use of Nitrous Oxide OF Laughing Gas
ton recently came into Office and said she had some
teeth which she wished extracted but she was so
vCus she was afraid TO take the gas, and she ke she
shou feel fine pain We assured her there not the
sebtest danger as we had given it 10 thousands, and
never had failure accident. She breathed the
and We extracted nine teeth.
When she awoke, sad;-"f our teetn are out.
and exclaimed "GOd bless you qW' She Immediately
wrote on our scroll her name, and added TIE COt0n
Denial AssOciatiOR-G blessing to the huz1dn race"
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CAUGHT IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Nay
lor, aeed fourteen years, employed at Hunters PRINT
works, at HeslOnVllle, met with serious accident
yesterday. is apr on caught in the machinery, and
he was whirled around one of the large wheels of
the mills breaking several OF his ribs. Officer Denton
of the Twenty 1oulth Ward, conveyed the sufferer
to his home, Pascal street. the Meeting House
lane.
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LARCENY CAsE.-George Williams is
co,oreo man. Last evening he stole three shoves,
space, and bucket from the brckyard of Bayard
Robinson, Eighth street and Columbia avenue. The
police pursued and captured him Williams had
nearing before Alderman Fitch, who committed him
in default of 800 bail,
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THE SAVANNAH LINE.-The steamer Pho
nepT, from SaTannah Tuesday night brings a
valuable cargo OF Southern staples, including pine
lumber and cotton. She is the first steamer of the
new southern hne. Captain Gallagher who COM
mands her, prOnOunees her an excellent sea boat.
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SALE OF PAINTINGs.-The sale of valua-
BILE oil paintings by Mr.. b. scott, Jr., commenced
last evening, and Will be continued during this and
tomorrow night The finer specimens brought good
prices and the sale emlnently successful. The
10 lowing list OF prices Will ndIca the value of the
picture ;-Krusemau's "Winter Scene" 1925; Dill
lens "Happy Parents" S125; T." Landscape and
Sheep" $1l5, and a companion, 800; Yerhoeven's
L. Van Bree, $50; "stabe Scene" by H. Scher-
meTs, $72 80; "otreet Scene IN Amsterdam" by w.
Koekkoek, S57 go; Kitchen Scene," by David DE
Noter, $57 80; "Ihe Miniature" by Carolus, $50;
"Intefior ana Figures" by q, De Vylder s52 80;
Saturday In Holland" by G Van Melaert, S42 80;
"Sheep and Chickens" by +. Van SeVerdonck, $40,
etc. etc The finest of tGe paintings have not vet
been disposed Of but Will be during the two remain
ing evenings OF the sale, so tnat persons wishing
TO purchase fine works OF art shall have an OppOr
tunIty.
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REQUEST TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Chief ngineer Lyle, OF the Fire Department, has
requested those Fire Companies having alarm bells
upon their houses, to toll them bet Ween II and 2
p NJ tomorrow, in respect to the memory OF the
late Lieutenant General Winfield Scott,
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RoBBING A COMP PANIoN.-A colored man,
named james Hodge, was arrested last evening, at
Sixth and Lombard streets, upon the charge of
robbing companion colored man of $3.50 Hodge
was marched to Alderman Buffers office, and COM
mitted TO prison IN default OF bail.
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We bear with sorrow that the shad
Are showing manners very bad
For, though so much sought,
And with no call to be Jealous.
1t seems that these scaly fellows
Decline to be caughtl
But though the shad so hQh should keep,
u is source of comfort deep
That handsome clothes so very cheap
AT Tower Hall are bought.
Ai,,0ooI Fancy Cashmere Pants as lov a'.o"s4 %
" q Cloth Vests "'' 49,. 49,. J0S
{" Fancy Cashmere suits, to match. .,... 49, u 90
cancnS % rom % these rates ce haze goods OF all
grades, up 10 very finest fabrics OF prices reduced
M pToT oTortion-ifen's, Youths, and Boys. Thou
SANDS HAVE FOUND WITHIN THE PAST FEW WEEKS
THAT WE ARE ACTUALLY SELLING GOOD, SERVICE
BENNETT & Co,
TowER HALL,
No 518 MARKET STREET.
MRS. BROWNS Philosophy
Them as washes Monday
Washes IN haste;
Them as washes Tuesday
Washes to waste
TO wash of Wednesday
Is always the best,
And gives you two days
For doing the rest
To wash Of Thursday
Is terrible late;
To wash of Friday
A habit hate.
TO wash of Saturday
We'll, it's hing never heard on "Wash CLOTH
ing and other kinds tor summer wear at Cha rles
Stokes Co.'S one price under the Continental, OF
the pes' quahty, both OF workmanship and material
DUToHER's DEAD SHOT FOR BEDBUos.-Kills
upon touch, curls them up hre does leaf, and
remains of permanent effect. Try it, and sleep in
peace. Sold by all live druggists.
NEEDLES c. c. T. Compound Camphor
Troches" Potent pocket remed subdues cramp,
controls dlarrhea, cholerac evidence, etc. only
maker, G. IL Needles Twelfth and Race, Philadei-
phla, hity cents per box.
A RARE CHANoE.-Fmbface tho opportunity.
Ootaln superior OIL paintings at moderate prlces,
painted by an eminent artist, about visiting Europe
For sale at Reimers Gallery, No. GA Arch
street.
FEMALE TRUssEs Braces Supporters, Elastic
Belts. and STOCKINGS, hpht and elegant in finish,
adjusted by lady, at Needles, Twelfth street first
door below Race.
GROVER & BAKERS Highest Premium Elastic
Stitch and Lock-Su,ch Sewing Machines. No. 73O
Chestnut street.
CoNGREss CAKE. made and sold only by q. Byron
Morse, No 9O4 Arch street.
"Iubricative packing 1or steam enpines.-for terms
see 723 chesnut st. phla., and 16 dey ST. new YORK.
1905 5-2Os. 1885, 1O4Os Compound Interest Notes.
and Gold and Silver bought and so by
DREXEL Co.,
No. "a s. rdIRD Street.
HAVE Your UNITED STATES BONDS REGISTERED
% co. 1881, ana 10 Al Coupon Bonds converte INTO
Register ed FOR safety we would advise our frIonds
TO hold Registered bonds. Apply to
DREXEL & Co,
No. "a ) THIRD Street.
COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES 7 $40 and 6.2Os
wanted. DE Haven & Brother, No 40 D. Third st.
POPULAR TAILORING
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
AND
FINE CUSTOM WORK.
WANAMAKER & BROWN,
OAK HALL,
Southeast corner SIXTH and MARKET Streets.
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In MEMoRIAM. - The national ensign,
was displayed at half mast yesterday ON all the Oro
minent and many private dwellings in our CITY in
respect to the memory of Lieutenant General Scott
The Gags OF the shipping on the Delaware were also
half.masted.
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FEMALE TRUssEs, Braces, Supporters, Elastic
Belts. and STOCKINGS, hOht and elegant in finish
adjusted by lady, at Needles, Twelfth street. first
door below Race.
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OFFICE:
No, 737 WALNUT STREET,
OFFICE {;

PHILADELPHIA. Is 10 thmstrp
No. 10 COOPER INSTITUTE, NEW YORK.
No. l6s BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE
PRICE--$SOO for the First Tooth, and
800 for each Subsequent Tooth,
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RARE CHANoE.-Fmbrace the opportunity
OBTAIN superior OIL paintings at moderate prices
For sale at Reimers Gallery, No. GA Arcl
street.
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CAPE MAY.-As the summer heats begin
to prevail our citizens commence making their
arrangements Tor passing the term IN the favored
regions where the cooling bTeezes are obtanable.
In view OF this necessity the Wet JERSEY, Cape
May, and Millville ana Salem Railroad Companies
have made SPECIAL arrangements for the accommO-
datiOn of those who prefer saline ar. The trains
will run at hours which Will accommodate every
visitor We all familiar with the fact that a few
hours of relaxation during the intensely hot weather
is Oil important and that 1t prepares the business
man 1Or the better discharge of his duties What
facilitates this pubic benefit and therefore,
the excellent arrangements o1 tins road of great
importance. short stay at Cape May, or any
other summer resort, REGARDED simply in a busines,
point of view, IS of j. estimabe advantage to any
one, we gre titled to observe that the rail
road companies have arranged the matter tina
this small vacation can be had without material los
of time
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NEEDLES G. c. T. Compound CamphO
Troches." Potent pocket remed subdues cramI
controls dIaTrhea, choeraic evidence, etc. Ont
maker, G. IL Needles. Twelfth and Race, Philade
phla, fifty ce nts per box