The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-02-16
CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, February l6.
EEsg Senate.
Mr.. Trumbull introduced Joint resolution Of
thanks to the rescuers of soldiers and sailors
from the wreck of the steamship San Francisco
which was referred to the committee on Military
Affairs. '
MIR. Howard presented the petition OF citizens
OF Alexandria, Va, asking for territorial form
of government for the State OF Virginia. Re-
terred to the Committee on Recons ruction.
Mr.. Lane Qnd) called up the Senate bill to
extend the benefits of the pension laws to arti-
fcers Of the army which was passed.
Mr.. Trum bull called up the bill in relation to
the Court of Claims, which was passed. 1t
allows an appeal to the Supreme Court from the
decisions OF the Court of Claims, and provides
that the regular sessions of that Court shall COM
mence on the first Monday in December.
At l o'clock the Constitutional Amendment
was aiken up when Mr.. Hendricks took the
floor against it.
House of Representatives.
Mr.. Blaine (Me.), from the Select Committee
on the subject, reported bill to reimburse the
loyal States for disbursements made for raising
troops TO put down the Rebellion.
Mr. Washbume Ull) made q report from the
Joint committee on the Memorial Services of
President Lincoln. In compliance with the re-
quest OF Congress, Mr. Bancroft has furnished
copy of his oratiou. The House ordered 10000
copies 10 be printed
The House proceeded TO the consideration OF
the pennsylvania contested election case OF
Koontz and Coffroth. OF
THE STORY OF A DIAMOND RING.-Some
days since man named James Hamm, being
desirous of ''raising the wind,n tried to sell a
diamond ring valued at $50. He confided said
ring to the care of an individual named John
Scott, who promised to sell it on advantageous
terms. The twain proceeded down town, and
entered a house where Scott said he could dis
pose Of the ring. Instead of doing so, Scott
watched his chance, and jumping out of
window, made off as fast as his legs would
carry him, taking the ring with him in his
flight.
Scott was lost to view until last evening about
seven O'clock when Hamm came across the
pseudo salesman IN the ncighborhood OF Seventh
and Chestnut streets. The subject of the ring,
fight, etc., was, of course, quickly brought up
by Hama, but the only satisfaction he obtained
was a violent assault at the hands of Scott.
Hamm was knocked down, and would probably
have been seriously injured, but at the critical
moment he drew forth pistol and fred at his
antagonist The only effect of the shot, how
ever was to attract the attention of the Reserve
police. who, quickly coming up, took both
parties into custody, and hearing will be held
in the case this afternoon.
AN ORIGINAL METHOD OF LIVING ON
THE FAT OF THE LAND.-Edward Brice is an
Enelishman, and has been living after rather an
original fashion. 1t turns out that for five years
past he has been in the habit of going around
among cleIgymen and different charitable insti-
tutions, and representing himself and family to
DC IN distressed CIRCUMSTANCES, WOuu SOllcIt dlu
His story was a1weys of plausible character,
and he succeeded in getting considerable money.
AL things must have an end and Brice's method
of living is no exception to this general rule, for
he was seen in the market buying all sorts of
delcacies-venison, chickens, and the best that
could be had of everything. further investi-
cation developed the fact that he was Giving
like lighting cock, )" with his family, at No. 7O3
Christian street, where he was arrested, and
after a hearing this morning before Alderman
Hurley, he was committed.