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ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
OFFICE, Southeast Public sqaare, i'm Old
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81 said notes and accounts will be placed in the
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BE At Remem0ered, that heretofore, to-
,ett, on the 18Th day Of April. A. d.
1866 the .touoring appears ia tho
minutes Of the Chaacery Court of
MADISON County, to-tcit
James M. Walker and Lsvipia Walker.
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LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.

SUPREME CoURT-Chief Justice Woodward, and
Justices Thompson, Strong and Agnew.-NO
cases were ready tor argument this morning
and the Court adjourned till Monday, when the
list will be taken up on second calling.
HOMICIDE CASES.
COURT OF OYER AND TERMINER AND QUARTER
SEssIoNs.-Judges Allison and Ludlow.-The
case of Jefferson Spanier, indicted for the MUIR
der of Patrick j. Concannon, was concluded
Yesterday The Commonwealth produced wit
nesses to the occurrence, whose testimony
showed conclusively that Spanier inflicted the
stab which caused the death of Concannon, but
it also showed that the wound was given whlle
the parties were in actual conflict, and that the
prisoner was drunk.
The testimony tor the Commonwealth having
closed, MT. Remak, after consultation with the
prisoner, whom he defended, and also with the
District Attorney, and with the consent OF the
Court, said to the jury that it had been agreed
that they should render verdict OF guilty OF
manslaughteT.
Judge Allison stated to the jury that verdict
of guilty of murder in the first degree could not
be sustained under the evidence, and that for
manslaughter, as the law now stood, as heaYy
punishment could be imposed as tor murder IN
the second degree. A verdict of guilty OF man
slaughter was accordingly rendered, and thus
the case terminated.
Commonwealth VS.. John Connor. Inc de-
fendant is indicted with Lewis Vessels and
Patrick Connor as accessories) for the murder OF
youth named Michael Fitzgerald, on the even
ing of October 81, 1865 by shooting him with
pistol The Court granted motion ON Dehali
OF the defendants that they should have separate
trials. A Jury was, therefore, directed TO be
empannelled to try John Connors case only.
The killing took place at tavern at Paschal-
vile, Twenty-fourth Ward kept by John Neild.
The two Conners and Vessels, it seems, entered
the tavern, IN which, ii being Halloween, were
a number of lads and young men tancitully
dressed, and enjoying themselves. The Conners
and Vessels had drinks and dispute arose as
to payment for them.
< Quarrel then commenced between them and
a party of bows who were there TOR the purpose
of giving a serenade. John Connor started Tor
the door at which, Just at that moment. the
deceased, Michael Fitzgerald, appeared and was
shot by John Connor, as the C0mmonWealtIh
effect in the left breast, just above the nipple.
The case was Just being opened when our report
closed,
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The people of Leyden, Holland, recently
made raid on the cats of the town, and in one
night slew some six hundred.
"A curious custom is still in vogue in the
more northern districts of Scandinavia. On the
occasion OF marriage the mother of the bride
groom approaches the bride, and lays at her feet
plate OF bread and flag-root. The bride offers
her future mother-in1aw part OF it, but the
letter declines partaking; thus intimating that
she will never live on the substance of her new
relative
The cab-drivers of Paris having sent petit
ton to the Emperor complaining of the small
ness OF their wages, received an answer In which
their Imperial correspondent expressed his hopes
that the measures OF general interest nov under
the consideration of his Government, will have
the effect of amelioratlng their position without
violating any right or compromising any prin-
ciple.
The well-known traveller and lnerdtetr, M.
Jules de Champagny while examining certain
EtIuscan walls and rivers in CalabTia, in Octo.
ber, was surprised by brigands, who conveyed
him and his companion to the mountains. They
imagined his sketches to be military plans of the
country, and that he was an emissary of the
King of Italy, who is known to be resolved TO
extirpate these bandits. His fate still, at last
accounts, was wrapped in uncertainty.
An antiquary, while recently examining
some Roman ruins near Treves, was startled by q
shrill cry in his vicinity. On examination he
found it to proceed from small infant which
had been lett in that solitary locality by its
mother who was engaged IN washing IN the
stream near by. The babe was laid in an ancient
carved sarcophagus which Its pareut had trans
formed into playhouse, little dreaming that
her child sported in what was once princely
tomb.
The aged bell-rnger of the convent chapel
of Plessis-surMarne in France, was lately the
victim of a singular accident. While cleaning
with soap and sand the inside of the great bell
called Gros Jean, presented to the convent by
Charles the Bold, some wac, intending Joke,
pulled the lever by which the hammer is moved,
and the old mans head being unfortunately just
under it, was crushed between the hammer and
the bell. The mournful tone elected alarmed the
sacristan, who, however, arrived too late
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-01-05

This bill, coming as IL does at the very mo-
ment of the receipt Of the South Carolina
news, is most opportune, and will, we earnestly
hope, receive the assent of both the Legisla-
tive and Executive branches of our Govern
ment. Some such step is emphatically neces-
sary. We believe that the President is con-
scientious in his line of policy, and that he
will approve of any measure calculated to
protect the freedmen. The past history of
Mr. JOHNSON warrants us in the belief that
the Straightforward honesty of purpose which
has always characterized him from the time
OF his first entrance into public life until his
elevation to the highest position in the land,
will continue now, and that, should the South
continue ungratetul, tyrannous, and treache-
rous, that he will be among the first to use the
rod. He is giving them trial, but it is dan
gerCus to submit a race to the power of such
wolves as the late Southern sleveholderS. 1t
may be an interesting psychological expert
ment, but it is unjust to those whom we have
pledged ourselves to defend. We therefore
trust the bill will receive the support of the
whole Union party, and act as q restraint to
prevent a continuance of the policy advocated
and adopted in the "bloody code of South
Carolina"
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"A young woman was recently, captured
among a tribe of Indians on the head'waters Of
the Uruguay who had been captive from child
hood, and who had adopted the manners and
costume-or rather lack OF costume-ot her
associates. The women of the village OF Bueno
DaZ, where she was first brought, fitted her out
with civilized clothing, and she was placed IN
the convent of Santa Clara near Monteyldeo,
tor instruction.
Among the medals and coins Of the Luynes
collection, Just presented TO the French Govern
ment, is rare gold Armenian coin OF great Vsiue.
Greeks, represented by the intellectual cOunte-
nance of Archelaus, and the more severe type oil
the King Hgranus. Among the bronzes Is a
Sassanide vase and the head OF cynocephale
negro, and female torso, attributed 10 Praxi-
teles.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-01-05

OUR SCHOOL SYsTEM.-The report of Mr..
CoBURN, State Superintendent of the Com
mon Schools, will be submitted in few days.
A compendium of its contents has been laid
before us. 1t says that, on the 1st of June,
1865, the whole number of school districts
at that time, exclusive OF Philadelphia, was
1887, of schools 12,546, and of pupils 629,5s7,
but the average attendance was only 396,701 ;
5641 male teachers were employed, or about
1900 less than in the previous year. The
female teachers increased during the year
from 7764 to S645, and the total expenditures
of the school system, exclusive of Philadel-
pbia, for tuition, fuel, and buildings, increased
in the same period from $2,39O,9OO to
$2,775, ,484'O6. The average monthly pay OF
male teachers in the State during the last
school year was only $31'S2, and of female
only $24'21. In Philadelphia there are 376
free schools; 74,943 pupils, with an average
attendance of 66a per cent; "a male teach
ers and 1894 female teachers.
1t is interesting to see the average increase
during the last ten years, as shown by the
n q A,l.I,
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DEATH OF A New YORK JoURNALIsT.--The sud
den death of GERARD HALLoCK for many years
one of the proprietors and principal editors of
the New York journal of Commerce will be read
with regret by his many warm friends. Mr.. HAL
LOCK was the son of the Rev. MOSES HALLoCK,
the venerable pastor of the Congregational
Church in Plainfeld, Massachusetts, where he
was born in 1901. In early life he commenced
the study of theology under the auspices of his
father, intending TO devote himself to the work
of the ministry; but circumstances occurred
which required his removal to New York. He
naturally tended towards literary pursuits, and
soon became connected with the daily journals.
He was at first connected with the New York
Observer, but afterwards associated himself with
Mr.. HALE in the publication of the Journal of
Commerce. In politics he was an ardent Demo
crat, and during the Rebellion was warm OPP
ponent of Mr.. Lincons Administration. 1t was
universally conceded that he acted from honest
impulses, and his entirely blameless life made
him friends among those who could not respect
his political sentiments. He was an active par
ticipator in the religious and benevolent schemes
of the city in which he lived, and his ample
means gave him the ability to do much good in
a quiet and unostentatious way. His death is
loss to New York, as he was a publc-spirited
citizen, and deeply interested in some of the
most important projects now in course OF per
fection
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A COmmunI cation.
OFFICE REVENUE EXTENSION SILVER MINING
COMPANY OF NEVADA,

OFFICE REVENUE EXTENSION SILVER MINIfG
COMPANY OF NEVADA,
PHILADELPHIA, January 5, 1866. }
To the Editors of THE EVENING TELEGR APH:-
l notice in an article published in the Daity
NetcS of this morning an error in reference to
the Revenue Extension Silver Mining Company.
This Company does not own any properties but
nineteen leads or mines on Lander Hill, NeUada
amounting in the aggregate to forty one thou
sand feet, and the HopkinJ' Tunnel, which is
already completed to about two hundred feet
The Neacs stated that the Company had several
other properties connected with it, which is a
mistake. Yours, ETC.,
Il. B. HARPER Treasurer.
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The decrease in the numbero OF pupils during
the past year is unaccountable. We can see
no good reason for such falling Off The
extension of the scope of usefulness OF the
free school system has kept pace with the
increase of our population, and we hope that
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HOPKINS TUNNEL,

Which is already opened about 200 feet. Work upon
this Tunnel is now being prosecuted with the utmost
vigor, and will CUT IN ITS COURSE ALL THE
ABovE-NAMED LEDGES, and also the Revenue.
Providentia, Savage, Morgan and Muncey, Hooker,
North Star, ano in fact all Ledges situated upon
Lander Hill. These properties have been secured
from the original ocators, and only could be done
by giving them large interest in the Company.
sion without increasing the Capital Stock, or the
price per share stamps this of the best enter
pIises ever offered to the public.
Samples of the Ore and Maps of the Property, and
for further particulars, apply at the ONCE No. 56 s.
THIRD STREET. I2294p
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COPARTNERSHIPS.

II o l. U T o N.
~ The firm of HAMRICK a. LEAVITT is this day
dissolved by mutual consent
Settlements will be made by either partner at the old
CHARLES II. HAMRICK,
HART A LEAVIrr,
philadelphia, January !, 1866 123t
NOTICE.-JAMES H. WILSON AND ED
INWARD HUTCHINSON have this day been admitted
partners in our house. The firm will hereafter
be EVANS, IA 5SALL g. co.
We have connected Dress Trimmings Department
with our Military Business, and will open stock
of goods about February l.
ll6t EVANS d HAsSALL.
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REPORT OF THE STATE TREAsURER.-The
Annual Report Of the State Treasurer, VIII
LIAM ii. KEMBLE, ESQ.,, is a model which
our public men would do well to initiate. 1t
Is brief but pithy, and literally crowded with
important facts interesting to every Pennsyl-
vanian. Mr.. KEMBLE is practical business
man, having occupied several important posi-
tions before he accepted public station. As
Treasurer Of the Union Passenger Railway
he made the reputation of being one Of sthe
finest business men in the city. AS State
Treasurer he has introduced many admirable,
improvements tending to simplify the detaig
OF the business, and render the operations of
the department less complicated. BE has
devoted considerable portion OF his time to
these changes, and certainly deserves the
thanks Of the community for his efforts in this
direction. He has proved himself TO be one
of the most excellent officers that we have
had, and we are gratiaed to know that we are
to have his services for some time to come.
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Greuing telegraph

is published eveyy afternoon (S'uadays ercepted)
at No. 10s S. Third street. Price, Three Cents
Per Copy Double SheeD, or Eighteen Cents Per
Week. raydble TO The Carrier, and mailed TO
Subscribers ont off city at Nine Dollars Per
imam one Dollar and Fifty cents for Too
Months, Invariably in adoaace for the PERIOD
ordered.
10 insure he Insertion of Advertisements in all
of our Editions, they must be for,odrdedt TO our
office not later than 10 O'Clock each Morning.
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CHoKED TO DEATH.-This morning lad
named Peter Bishop aged FIVE years residing
with his parents, at Franktord road and Cumoer.
land street, was choked to death by grain OF
corn lodging in his throat. The Coroner was
notified.
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the day is not far distant when every citizen
OF Pennsylvania Will and must necessarily
have competent knowledge OF the rudimen
tai branches Of a good English education.
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Consisting of Eishteen different Ledges or Mines,
and amounting in the aggregate to about 900 feet,
together with the
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h4g9 THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
R-S tockhodeIs OF the Royal Petroleum Company
will b. held at No. sos CHESTNUT Street on TUESD AY
January g. 1866 at " O'clock for the election OF officers
for the ensuing year. JOHN GALLAGHER, JR,
~ 20Wmt9 Secretary.
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h48@ POST OFFICE, PHILADELPHIA, PA,
R-S January 1866.
mail ior Havana per steamer STARS and Stripes
will be closed at this ONCE on SATURDAY CORNING,
1t G. A. wALBoRN. Postmaster.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

R%1a51 THE PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTION
- FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB,-The annual
meeting OF the contributors 70 the Penpsyyanls Instl-
tuition the Deaf and Dumb will be held at the InsJ
nesday the 18th instant. at O'Clock p M
The Annual Report of the Board Directors will be
submitted, and an election will be held for officers to
5fmw5t JAMES j. BARCLAY. Secretary.
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hlB just PUB L II e D.
R1S BY the Physicians OF the
NEW YORK MUSEUM,
the Ninetieth Edition OF their
PHILOSOPHY OF MARRIAGE.
TO be had ee Tor stamps by addressing Secretary
7iTlT 10. SIS BROADWAY, New York.
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n4@e SOUTHWARK NATIONAL BANK.
81 PHILADELPHIA. January 4. 1866
The Directors have this day dec ared extra DiVl-
dend of FIFTY DOLLARS per share, payable on and
ate Thursday, 18th ms tant, free from taxes
finW6t r J. STEEL Gas hier.
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Action on Confederate Note-ImpOr-
tant Legal QuestiOn-BefOre Judge
uo I'd

"
Robert Egan Uersus Lemuel Hayward.
This is an action on note for $3.50 execu-
ted by the defendant to one Atrill in Sep
TENDER, 1862, in Texas, and transferred to
the plaintiff. The defendant answers that
the note was given for Confederate cur
rency borrowed of Atrill, which was issued
by the Confederate States for the purpose
of CARRYING on an unlawful rebellion against
the United States Government, and that
the note is therefore void.
The plaintiff moves to strike out this
answer as irrelevant, insufficient, and
frivolous. Claiming, first, that the currency
so called was not legal because it was
issued in violation of no law or constitu-
ton. 1t was issued by a de .facto govern
ment, having actual authority over its
people. If by the success Of the rebellion
the currency would have been held valid,
the note in question is valid, because the
parties to it are presumed to have con-
tracted with reference to oil the con-
tingencies. If the currency was illegal by
reason of the unlawful purpose for which
it was issued, still it was valid in the hands
of individuals used for lawful commerce.
That contract to be illegal must stipu-
late for the doing of an illegal act, which
was not this case. Mr.. D. c. Calvin ap-
peared for the motion and Mr.. c. II. Clio
yer opposed.
Judge Barnard took the papers and re-
served his decision.-Ne,o York Herald.
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WASHINGTON, October 24.-The Com
missioner of Customs has prepared state
ment, called for by resolution of. the
House during the last congressional ses-
sion, with reference to the disposition made
of all cotton and other property coming
into the hands Of Treasury agents during
the war.
The State Department has received a
copy Of the Spanish royal decree intended
to make impossible henceforth the prose-
cution of the African slave trade in Cuba
and Porto Rico, and providing for the
emancipation of every person who is in
slavery in those provinces whenever they
touch the Peninsula or any Of its adjacent
islands.
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CINCINNATI, October 23.-The tornado
o. Sunday was but slightly felt in this vi
elaity. AT Indianapolis the hurricane
tagged from - O'clock midnight until 8
O'clock in the morning, and considerable
damage was done. The National bridge,
across the White river, was partially un-
rooted, and several houses were blown
40. or severely injured. Fences and
Ae standing crops in the surrounding
country were blown down. ist3
!, At Greencastle, Ind, two large business
oioeks were demolished. aIASS
AT Evansville, . new f0ur-story marble
sns building was blown down. Loss,
szo'oW. Turner'S Hall, In, process Of
ERECTION, was also blown down. The storm
S SS general in the western part OF the
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s,.,,,, dispatch % Ne Da,tiscss sas, H
~. rm,>rtant InsSlBSgeacs-yaex-
~ And the UaftsA esAss.-A Treaty
-ecu the eve nspablfm
T-.ucn Eyaeaasien AA1 Rrosscsisa
-. Jusres 0evesnsasAe--Aeeaest,
..on or Territory ~ sAs Ueteea
~ 'S.,soroS. October q, Tho iustsue-
70 Hon. L. D. Caupbsll. liaiatsr 70
uo.; were prepared On Saturday hst,
A. .nw;ns 10 his non arrival we're not de-
p r''.,ed TO him until to-day. It 10 doubt
~, however. whether private 1sfiAirs viii
.u,' nyeyent his immediate departure. He
Nv "" ssked leave Of the President to remain
Inc n% enough to Ak up his Affairs, but the
prS,;dent replied that the urgency Of the
,ase admitted Of no delay, end that if be
..,no, leave at once, another Minister must
~ sppointed in his stead. Should he de.
Zine going, another appointment will be
made tomorrow.
'' The French Government ask for On ex-
,sasion Of the time for the Withdrawal Of
,bc first installment Of It's troops till JanN-
.ry lsi, offering in that case to waive the
,;n,c allowed for the withdrawal OF Che
islance Of its troops, and remove all the
,r.rs substantially ct one time. This
nroroStion has not been asscnted to, but
!, !, insisted that IL shall commence al
once, and proceed As rapidly as possible.
Il is hoped that the whole body Of troops
will he withdrawn within three months. In
view OF the anarchy prevalent in Mexico,
our Government will be prepared to pro-
,crt The Juarez Government, and finally
establish il. In consideration of this,
Iower California and the northern part OF
S;pcla and chihuahua are to be Geded to
the United States. No agreement has
been made by our Government to guaran-
too French claims against Mexico, but
should ii appear expedient, it win not hest.
tate TO do so. The enforcement Of the
Monroe doctrine and the establishment Of
a stable republican government In Mexico
are considered of paramount importance.
The matter has been fully discussed in the
Cabinet, and unanimously agreed upon.
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MONTPELIER, W., October 23.-The
Vermont Legislature to-day elected United
States Senators to fill the vacancies occa-
stoned by the deaths of Messrs. Collamer
and Foot.
Hon. L. p. Poland was elected to fill the
unexpired term of Senator Foot, and the
Hon. George +. Edmunds and Justin s.
Morrill, are elected for six years from the
4th Of March next.